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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30,•-1877.

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ifT7TCnOR SYDNEY AND MEL [^^^^Jl BOURNE. Tb e fast and favourite s.s. , .„ txigan. leaves Melbourne on the 14th, Ca£sydneyoQtllc 18th; due here on the 23rd trill leave Auckland again for Sydney. ftenwun 16 on or about THURSDAY, the or passage apply to jorfrein^ CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16' iSand^December 11,1377. -rfTTFoiT"STEAMSHIP COMPANY (J OF NEW ZEAL.IND (LIMITED). Time Table —December 3 1877. ~r tabanaki, nelson, picton, weI r°?TVGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Kate of Sailing. ffEIL . NGTO s iTuesday, 25tn, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. POVERTY BAY, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, yd PORT CHALMERS, from Quejsx ■ntivo . 20th, 4 p.m. — SffiuKA- Friday, 28th, 1 p.m. _ —ffnR~BUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. tfjiKAKA.- Tuesday.^Sth, sp.m. — "^73argo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. xthtK—From the 13th December until 31st t nnorr RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 4 per cent, off double fares; available until Ssth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queen and West Queen-streets. =^~~T>ARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIVERHEAD. Thep.s. ciTY 0F CORKj •ii run Excursion Parties from Auckland to overhead, and back, at Sixgle Fakes of 3s. oarh or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leavin? Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land aboutso'clockp.m. & »R THE HOT SPRINGS, iSif^'iP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ' 'S^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p. 3. ANNE MILBANK, .Captain Kaspkr, sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, aud Friday, at mid-day. Mahtjrastch. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday it 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at }0 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. romMatakana, &c. every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put ou board with nt a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fe SON. S&TTCJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE •^^^ DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as inder:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. ~Gemini-3p.n, S.o. Gern^- & *£ki*. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The 5.3. MINNIE CASEY Captain Kawson, will lea.ye Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargayilla >a he return trips every Wednesday andFridaT'UOf.aincjs tide. Passen^or: leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays a:d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ol- .v£oudaj"s and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. iQ&^ XirAIKATO"sTfcAi»- JhA/I- WzSsZ VV G 4.T10N & COAL MLNING < *a****COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE j 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, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 6,, deck, 4 s. franzschbrfFj Secretary. Fort-fltreet. 15th November. 1«77. jwK^ Ijl OR SALE, '|||||gi^ A SCREW STEAMER, te!™- in, T'""" 28 Tons Register, Built in 187 i. Carries a large cargo on llrfht draught, and with small consumption of fuel. >. For further particulars, apply to Land Agent.* • EXCURSION to WAIWERA (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. Return Tickets, IPs. Sfc. T^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. .The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY «5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers Wkeaand Bmall parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m— Knotty adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI .The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Mace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COIIOMANDEL. .Thes.a. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MornlDg at 12 noon, 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 aU BAY „, OF PLENTY PORTS.) lw s.a. RO WEN A will leave as follows :— Monday, 21th December Friday, 23th December p 0 ,.. At 5 o'clock p.m. at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A.. MoURWnOR. ManagP-r. "tt^Oß LUNDON DIRECT The only regular trader ana favourite clipper ship ~tT CITY OF AUCKLAND, Rat&, Ll°yd's. 780 tons register, Captain Gkobgk DoSrt 8' h.^ingthe greater part of her cargo on ffi ' WIU sail aa above immediately after the shiin 78'thu3 offering the first opportunity for T?Perß Of WOOI. arvs^ nf. in S Passeng-ers are requested to make Ration as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. —- (LIMITED). Agents. Jjll^Tj^ OR WAIUKU. oaS^" Tfle 5.3. TAM O' SHANTKR will Fr ? r as foUows :- Dec Onehunga: From Waiukn J 7.45 a.m. 22^Saturday, 12 noon Pri^H^au Heads and Whatipu Mills on R-fl«" at/ a-m-: and Monday, 24th, 8 a.m. \V^,,t, ced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to ■vS and back :-Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Or ftl hes and other circumstances permitting. Melfi« 4° c°Uect goods left at the stores of UnioEffif person and Macfarlane, Ty&niS' .c°-; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., TU* meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunxa or Newmarket. \



j~KX Tj^XCURSION On WEDNESDAY. 26th DECEMBER, 1877 (BOXING DAY). The s.s. HERO Will be placed at the disposal of the Charitable Institutions op Auckland, for the purpose of giving the CHILDREN a PLEASURE TRIP to the Island of Motutapu. The HERO will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather permitting) on WKDNE->DAY, tho 26th December, at 10 a m. ; land Passengers for a few hours, and arrive again at Auckland before sundown. The Public will be admitted at FIVE SHJLLLJNGS each, Return Ticket. REFRESHMENTS sad COLD COLLATION will be supplied on board at a reasonable price. Passages to be Paid at the Gangway. The amount collected will be. handed over to the Charitable Institutions. S3L A BAND will be in attendance. Auckland, 26th November, 1577. jSVX "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Jg|||j||^ JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ~jL,ms3&±-,«^ga Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34 Leadenhall-strcet, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, p.nd the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return sMps to London also leave at ainiost regular intervals. Full particulars on Replication to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ") OWEN & GRAHAM, [ Agents, ORTJIOKSHANK Br. CO.. I JShtSj^ "CIIKST SHIP FOR LON- JiglggglSgj The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 932 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having all her car-'o engaged, will be despatched on or about the 22nd of DECEM BER. A few more cabins are. still disengaged, for which early application should be made. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. T). NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw. Pavill CRUICKSHANK& Co., J__ and Ccl «^fe^^ A UCKLA N D S TEA M PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.B. SOUTHERN T CROSS Will l^ave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on FRIDAY next, 21st Dec. at 5 p.m. W. LODDER. Manager TJIOIi LONDON DIRECT. "fv^^m'i'O FOLLOW THE SIIIP ' CITY OF zM&mgsSsi^i Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship ■ : LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 ton* 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 Oity °f Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. KSkS^QTEAM BETWEEN "AUCK- JllgggJO LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T i m X Table. From Auckland- Thursday, Rotoiti (for Shortland), 12 midnight Friday, Rotomahana, 12.30 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti (for Shortland), 12 midnight From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti (from Shortland), 9 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18, 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s 6d. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Thursday, 11 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 11 p.m. From Thames — Durham —Friday. 9 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P s. i-nterprise laid up for new boiler, ££C. ■ J. EDWARDS. Agent. «=>«*,. d TEAM TO THE WADE O AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under;— _ , "— From Auckland— From Wade- Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st. 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage C % KY & SON . ON THE KAIPARA. Theß-S* X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunctioßi of Kaiwaka fti>d Mansatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, evfry Tuesday morning's tide, returning on WFor Dpo drf Albert direct, every Thursday niorn ng^feSto?B&S?S:v6 Auckland per LTLY affio P.m. on Mondays, and for Port and for Port commences on MONDAY, th May * J. CASEY & SON. S^sTEt O R W A"! U X U. Thap.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From W amlsu— r,pn ■ Dec. 22-Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 22-Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills- Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Sinsrfe Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting OrdeM to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibtur.s Auction Mart will be attended to^ H R<m ~ -fcXTAIHEKE AND MaTA JM&V, W K/NA REGULAR 103^%^. TRADING VESSELS. JpKggglg; carrying Passengers & Cabgo ■ Tnfm-maticn as to terms and date of sailing miy beTad from the Captain, or on application to E. HODGSON. Proprietor, Brighton.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvEßsmr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncut), at reasonable rates. EECKANTS, AGENTS, and . others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evkstino Star office Wyndh am-atreflt G. £3 A N D E S, a 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. TT AMIL TO N, W AIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortinen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horss and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. £3T Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. jfi L A R X c' BSO THE A.J (LATE CKOMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken in L-itantiineounly. _^ AL U V E T T, e> TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. 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 nupplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. |Pj! R E S H SHIP ME N TS. CSO CASKS CEMENT, Ks City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S Ji L A I X I E, VICTORI A.-STR ICET, ©&. FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, 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 requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or Otherwise, can have the s&teo done by leaving a .notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-streot" I "TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING ?J nous k AXGLESEA-STREET, BEHIND NEW BANK, HAMILTON W EST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour oa arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. IJOTICE OF.-REMOVAL. J3I Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that ho has Removed to Hobson-stroet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. R. GILL M A N , a CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, One hung a. 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 arrangements for continuation of Lease 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 hoare, 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. ,_ O TIC E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WI^LLESLEY-STREET EAST. % [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR. Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. EDGAR. [Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, o HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer op Sheet Lead, Ikon and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. IS H E~~R A~N~ID C 0., 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. If A 8. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Park. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. £2T Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager.



Boots i Boots n Boots m DISSOLUTION OF. PARTNERSHIP. i _____ D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late 1 of Stephens and Carter), 1 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 i of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a 1 WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit ; the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, A« BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _^sSs Children's «SsS#*w made to order. $iL Note the Address— '. D. N. C A R» T E R 3 BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., Q U B E N-S T R E E T. T3HCENIX 'BREWERY, THAMES. g CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfriicd 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. Mazzixi Tunny, Government Analyst RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAS T, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW" OPEN. New and substantial Premises have \°,en 1 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 VBITH. IVT EW SU M M E R GOODS. J. M. McLACHL AN, 218, Q.UEEN-STRKET, Has Just imported, per 'Fame^oth,' EIGHT CASKS )( Theas Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( arc very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOS IE HY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(;x:r:r:;xx;=:;=: 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 20, 1577. "XIiISETUPITEn AND SNUFFTHE ±jy. MOON! Just Received—2s vvaltuaM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, direct from thk United States of America. F. 11. LEWIS3ON. Queen-street. ffVJ MERCHANTS AND STORE k. KEEPERS. The undersigmd is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote "than any house in the trade. A great variety of Franch Bon-lions, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian SherberU D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Q UE KN-STRE XT, (Opposite the Market). AN 0T H Elt" LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &q. All kinds of work executed in the taid material. Orders from all parta of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the- Turkish Baths. HANGAPOUA OTEAM J^AW MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY! 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Ur. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. Christmas & N^w Year's PRESENTS. UPWo^ M 500 "Pictures toJS ct Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chkomo-lithograpiis, 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 the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paferhangings, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS'} 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland, December 6,1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the! Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," "Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Coufectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying then?. I am, dear Auntie, Tour loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK AND CON/ECTIONER, AND ■ PR J r DIPOT, | H' A' M I r G N/. W ES T, \Vaikato.



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. ONEY/TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ra«e3 of in terete—W. H. Con ncl), Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small 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, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at 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. WII. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. CHRISTMAS TCTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! i.l GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW EDWA X I) " W A V T E'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books fob Pre sentation V/ritixg Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, EDWARD" WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, O VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOOHS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, is. ; Geneva, 3s. fid.; Putting in Main Spring, 3s. : Wa*ch Hands, Gd. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. JOHN K. SMIT H, BUTCHEIf, PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adioining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, aud to announce his Removal to Lar<?c and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following "Parnell Bill of Fare":— Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2}<l. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3kl. to 4d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb. Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction-,on Saturday. 7Tli ARL E S BU R TON'S \_y CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE WITH MATRIMONIAL IXDUOEMEN TSi In two Calces will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each IS carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THEEE-DECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many ft-iends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1573, 71, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect- Eully requested to conduct the same. ■{00 Subscribers, at 2s Gd., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize —Wedding Cake, iced and piped 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 ith Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced.. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 Sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at 4s .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 1)5 Blanks 000 .-SSO 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and CliPtrcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Ordere for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant, N.B.—The Gold Wedding Pangs will be in the Is. and ss. Cakes. REL A N D B KOTH EX S, 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. Wac ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Couuti' ■ orders promptly executed. Good-; shipped to all the Colonies. mo JiUTCHEKS, SETTLEKS, FARM JL ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and mi mediate cash remittances returned at satisfao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturers. Auckland. I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a Ne%v 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. feitar Goods forwarded to Sany part of the ountry. HW A I T E » WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. 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, 247. UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus'3 Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon.' WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTSI Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, \ arnishes, 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 carefull packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE • DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUE. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. Estate and ommissiox £ X R. RANDERSON, £ W $J • _>r_ ' g 2 Bank and Insurance Shares, c Gold Mining Shares, 2 0 Freehold, and other Property, > S Bought and Sold on " 2 g Commission. -H MORTGAGESr~LOANS. &C, <J a arranged. - ■ ■ £ ■ 3 No Charge to Lender. d W "rf fc» § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _.M • Auckland. a Land and Investment Agent. ~~~



HOTEL For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildings, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—lt. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. FOR SALE, a Comfortable, broomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c. No. 21. Terms easy. Price, £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well. &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottuge, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20ner annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, J cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. K. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. AS H TON & aO N, o HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. GRAFTONROAD.—A. Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. PONSONBY. — A Well-built Commodious Family Residence, with about 3£ acres of land, laid out in garden, orchard, vinery, and pad dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata Har bour; a Chtirminu Summer Residence. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous &f 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 AlberS-streets, with a depth of 211 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A gooi investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &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 GREAT SOUTH RO AD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger'a Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in Citr and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON KOAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beach Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMON DS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residerce of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NKWTON. —Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., f.iree stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, _ N O 8. New Zealand Insurance1. Buildings. T>~A V OF ISLANDS ~C OA L. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DKPOT ON BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. VVaikato 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 per cwt. *V* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. AIKATO 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 aent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager,' Hnntley, Waikato: or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7. Wyndham-fltreefc, Auckland. ~p A It N^ IS I, L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assoktrd Stock of NEW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Siigars from &id. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per Jb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. oash puchasees will bk treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealek, Manakau Roap. Pabst&ll. /CLEARING L I N El 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMOND3-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Have Always ox Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. Millinery i JM^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 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &c JM.US. Butter worth, LONDON & PAPJS PATTERN DEPOT, S MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. qu.ee n~Ts"t"r c c t, . . Auckland.



Theatre <%&|j&fig!u£t> Hoyal. Proprietor .. <&&&xS*s33&S2€B( r. j. DeLias Public Announcement. 'ta- TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ■$» FIRST APPEARANCE of the Great XT O "jITINSTRELS ! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 20TH DEC. On which occasion a High -Class Perform ance will be presented by Gentlemen Entertainers with Blackened Faces. A few items in This Evening's Bill:— Scenes at the Circus ! Hudson and Holly's Great Clog Medley! The sublime Quart.ue, "Crowned with the Tempest." Lingard's Instrumental Specialities! The amusing sketch. Thompson's Dead ! Bkaham, the Great Tenor ! Hudson and Holly's Budget of Comicalities! To conclude with the screaming sketch, "He Would be an Actor !" For further particulars, see Programmes. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7-30 ; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller. Business Manager. T. Hudson Director of Amusements. ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALI, THE ASisUAL BALL, To be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, 26th December, 1577. TICKETS, Cs.; Ladies Free. Doors cpen at half-past 7; Dancing to com mence at 8 o'clock. mo ARRIVE, Ex TRANSIT, (3 OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN IGO sacks FLOUR. T. 11. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. f^h N S A. L E. 15 cases CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. Y\TZ MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. ~jy&*J\y VV'ORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY i! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, .KJectro-pltite or Silver Goods, 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 foe Cash Customers. In consequence oJLjny " Annual New Year's Art Union" being put a, stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, QueeD-street, Auckland. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY! What Max Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for 51. F, H. LEWISSON. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. F. H. LEWISSON. An ENGAGEMENT rTnG for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE.- The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. LRWISSON, Jeweller, Qh sen-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. F« BL XjEWISSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) Cloth i nGt MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $3L Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO &. McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET, N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT ■WE HAVE Boys' Suitg, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEX-STREET. asr SHIRTS. "®8 Perfect Fit & Superior Vai/ue Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devotespecial attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. od., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special, patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sanf Mendel. £1 A II GO QUEEN-STREET. Next E. Wateks, Confectioner. JN O. C. C L O U GH, MASEFIELD'3 BUILDINGS, Albert-stkeet, Violinist, Teacher, of the Violin Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica. Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. QB6ANS! QRGA NS I MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole.Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN- & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, quekn-street, (Nest to Bank of New Zealand).