The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII—>TL 2,322.

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*i£^* 13ACIFIC MAIL STEAM •*3ssgSsitt>> SHIP COMPANY. FOIL SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, JL C. Dearborne, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 29th August, at: 1 o'clock p.m., for the above ports, carrying I r.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. CH'ECIAL NOTICE TO SHIPPERS H BY THE ABOVE LINE. All Cargo must be Booked at the Agents' Office, and Shipping Note received, before 1 p.m. on TUESDAY, August 28th, otherwise cargo will not be received on board. In no in stance will exception be made to this rule. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. \TOTICE TO WOOL l|gg^g> 11 SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mait. Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cis.-- ' v NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, or '! 'nose favourable terms. :■ .' : ■ • her particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. «££.:>^ CJTEAM TO PORT DARWIN, «3|hic^B»' JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steaii Navigation C'fiM['any (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, 1,500 tons register, from Sydney, on TUESDAY, the 18th September. For all particulars as to freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IC, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7, 1577. ■"TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— August 1577. OP. TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Manukau. Steamship, i Date of Sailing. T^rata. Hawea ..'Monday, 27th, 10.30 a.m.! 9.15 a.re. Taupo .! Monday. Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 1.45 p.m. Wasaka.. I Friday, Sept. 7, S.3Q a.m.i 7 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY", NAPIER, WELLKvIGTON, from Railway WTHAUF. Taupo ..! Friday, Aug. 2f, ■ 1 p.m. — Taraxaki W"e*., Sept. 5, i p.m. — FOir^YDNEYTFROM QPEEN-3TP.EET WBAKF. ~ \ KotoruA..! Tuesday, Aug. 2S, noon — j 1 HENDERSON & MACFARLANS, Agents. Cornei- (Jueen and West. Queen-streets. O R W A I U X U. 1 , fLe ss> TAM o> sHANTEB will cave for AVaiuku as follows: — From OnehTtnga: From Waiuku: Friday. 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Reduced Fares per S.S. Tarn q' Shanter to Waiuku ami back -.—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onfilinr.srfi. or Nowmarte*!;. Tfiaßfe**, C<TEAM COMMUNICATION I|iCSSg:O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <!^^SE?fHS THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fvrquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Aucldand— Saturday, 1 p.m. From Thames- Friday, G. 30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Agents. ,^^_ HTEAM TO THE THAMES. jkcEN TERP. RISE & DURHAM. Time Tab ls. From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 11 p.m. Durham— Saturday, 12 midnight. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping "og^ Maßager . C<TEAM~TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. Tlie s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as °AucklaHd to Pnhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday. 25th. 3 p.m. Monday, 27th. S a.m. Single fares to Puhoi, Cs.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MASTER. Agent. ,gig|Z^rn I M' E TABLE. "fe ' S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 12 noon Saturday, S a.m. VVeathev and other circumstances permitting1. Single Fares. 3s. &L ; Return, 6s. Frp.iirht. IDs per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. vZi.^ TCTOR RUSSELL, WANGA -^^^S-J- ROA- AND MANGONUI. The a 3 lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passesgars book" 5 "nd small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WAN(*AREI AND MAN GAP AI T;i^- 3 s ARGYLE will leava for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leavel every• MOr.;BA/ Morning at. 12 noon, ajid every FRIDAY at S p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA <To contiect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) ri4he 3.5. ROWHNA will leave as follows :— August. Friday, 2«h Wednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A.. AToGRKr^IR. Manager. .^^^~tjT7)~r: w a i v k v. ■"^^^** The p.s. OREGON WHi ieave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga— From. Waiuku— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Monday, 12 noon Wednesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday., 10 aan. Saturday, 2 p.m. Whafcipu Saw-mills and Manukau Heads-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Farjea. 3s (>d; Return, ss. WeatJher a'qd. other circumstances permittiiiij Orderalto collect Goods left at Mr. G Si'oDise A.uoUou Md>rt will be attended tu<



*g&*^ X xZLii HOT SPRINGS, dSaSsS^i1 A ': ANGI, MATA7CANA, *SBB3s3&p' liA At;,.. OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MUBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-clay. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday end Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Ma'taicana. Kawau, and Omaha. For Mala.ka.na, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. °Tom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and o;her circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage a P pl> c to gsY & g^OTEAM'ONTHE X AIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under: — For Otamatoa, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and M:>.r!gatoror.o Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert, on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert, on Mondays. r sZST This Service commences on MONDAY, 2! thMaJ'' .T. CASEY fc SON. . "TJTTAIKATO Sl'JiA^i IN a '/i - GATION & COAL MINING B'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLKi Morcer to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 0 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer.' Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5.30 a.m. anzscherfFj Secretary! Fort-Rtiwrt. 25 st August. 1577. CJTEAM TO AND FROM Is*£!&<Z)J RIVERHEAD TWICE ■^SssessSsis' DAILY. On and after June Gth, Steamers will leave a3 •mder:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S: a ,Gemini-3p.m. & QQ^ GTEAM ON THE KAIPAKA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOTvA, WHAKAHAKA, TEKOPURU, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY Captain. Rawson, -.viil leave Helensville every Tuesday ana 'rnni'saay morning's tide, leaving Darjcavlllu ,i the retniu trips every Wednesday andFrida ■ 1 (..nine's tide. ,-»,»• Passen ■• r .arc Auckland, per 'LILY, on jlondaT 1 \V2inesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and 0 i ■: ■■ ■■ d \ v •• an rl Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, lied Office. Wharf. c^k^-" A UCKLAND'S TE AM /iS^"--^- POJKBT COMPNY •-«^g^s^ (LIMITED). FOE AWANUI AND GISBOKNE. PRETTY JANE Will leave, Auckland for the above ports on SATURDAY next, the 23th instant, at 2 p.m. Manager and Engineer. "rtsZTST IO^OR LONDON DIRECT. fjfe^^^^> The Superior Iron Clipper SPIHIT OF THE DAWN, 092 tons register, J,,v,ks Wards. Master, now loading, jHirl having ;i great part of her cargo onboard will saii as above on or about the Is*. SEPTEMBER. , . _~„ Shippers are requested to make out tneir Hills of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies of which c \n be obtained at the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. ~^T^T T>AsSENaEitS' LLNE OF 3Sl>>s^X I PACKETS TO NEW ZEA mssS&zS&SBa owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADEBS to all the -nrincipal ports cf New I Zealand. They are c.ippcr ships, classed Al at , Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot the host quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealassd, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almo3t regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATrfAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. (TRTJTnivSHANK fe CO.. ) TtT"ZWMARkET NURSERY. - " C. S. MCDONALD Bogs to return his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage afforded him since he commenced »')siness, especially during the present planting season. Having said the greater part of his stock he begs to in'rniate that he will not hold a Clearing-out Sale, but now offers his surplus Plants, &c , &c, at greatly reduced rates, to make room for Spring Planting. Ml F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, ianoforto Warehouse. Shortland-street. N. B. —Evening instruction to Geittomcn. mho s. J. ha r"b v t t, A. WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC- \ TUREH, cornerofViCTOßiA-STREKT EASTa:id COBCRG-STREKV, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. IF I ie 1 G JD • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-strket. EX' eTTA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit ieqtiirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in ail styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder. Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, ne.-w door to Evknting Star office, Vv rTndhittn-KtTP.iji. ON S A" L E, AND T O A KRI YE- Bclmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca '^s San-lins, ha 1!: and quari tins. &c, &C, &c. W S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. BRANSTOS & FORS T E il, jy COPPERSMITHS, PLUUBKBS, BEASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEKS, UECLIIANGERS, &C, AC. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to | Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason- i able Ratos. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any BuildSngs Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experieaced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country- Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. mo"TOUEJSTS AND VISITORS TO 3 WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRB AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Oobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKKBPKR, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton,



.■/GEORGE AXE X S , ! \JT Freeman's 3ay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of • I /T1 H AT S. L A V E E ■\J BUILDER AND PONTR VCTOB, I Kybe)l Pass ( N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment: just tc I hand. j Timber in lots to suit purchasers. I TAMES BUTCH ER. j *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasi and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cnt or uncut), at reasonahln rates. MR S ~~L V N_ D' S Railway Refreshment House, ! (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors t.o Onehungca are. respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any j time during the day. Tea, Coffee, S-zr.., at the Shortest Notice. "\Xf PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL Tt © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperharjgings, ScriiK, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish* Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic j Glass, Picture Frame ar,d Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9n & 97. QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector^ PtTICHRtraVS BTTTT.mTWS' QTTKF.Tv-CTRmir.T. WAIIN OC X BKOTHEKS, V ? SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U X E R S, Richmond, Cox's Ckekk. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Ca3h buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to SA per ton. I S H E R JTs^D" C 0. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tonyues, 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 in tow?) or suburbs. _ k ANDERSON, © Broker, Mining, Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, VALUE'S, &c. Bank, insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best; market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Oilice :No 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE Vr OTHERS (late crombie'si ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Batik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate price 3. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. QItGANS! QK gX2Ts"! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON.. Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). TTT H. -■ S X I N N E R, VT o BUILDER. CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches o? the Building Trade executed by Experienced "Workmen. Shop Fronts, Orh'ce Fit.tir.e?.. &c. S.tc. L O V E T T^ © TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he ha 3 always on hand a Well-seleited Stock of Black and j3iue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins : also, I West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. T'ac Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. W~ O T I C E. <;. R. McNAB, Fok Many Yr-vbs in the Employ ok Messb«. CkUICRTSHANK & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Bkst Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Gutters Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. J^f 0 ~T__l C E. JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward aad Co.). his Agent,. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, li)th July, 1577. T>ONES ! BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. Sr. -T. SOPPffiT. HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH win c«nncct with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. Haut&uu, 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— T cave 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 To Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thmsdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's oflice, vueen-street, will bo forvarded with Dare and despatch, to be prepaid. w. K. CARTE!-!, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET. No. S, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. A UCKLANI) HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. F E N T O N (Latk Hill & Fknton), By Special ,_-^Sh-£&.>!?£>, Appointment Excellency"iS^S^^^^^g^'the Governor. WHOLESALE AWD RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAX.D. MANUFACTURING Departmknt.—This branch of the bu-iness is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of cusson*ers' head ax-e taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse. 61, Queen-street, where this %ron derfully - designed " Conformateur" may be In'order to render his Stock the most eom nlete in the colony, W. 11. F. has arranged for DI E EOT SHIP MEN T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hate. <xc. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Orera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions. «cc, &c. ITS' Inspection respectfully invited. X.B. Hats and Caps can be made » order at a few hours' notice. ?? t JLL« J» fell yUXall'N-tef f\£<JCil;i



jM. H. Fkost.] h [George Callwel I\Fro si: & Co. I W H oft E S A L E - WINE AND SPlßffi PRODUCE AND COi > MISSIONfMERCHANTS, Vulcan Laxi -and High-street, Auci caxd. N.Z. Cash Purciiasebs If wool, sheepskins HIDES, TALLOJ f, KAURI GUM, &c. 1 Liberal Advances n ide on Wool, Gum, See. Consigned c V Sale to London , j Jii arkets. ! Indents for al! kind^ Merchandise valued am - forwarded to jjjejish and American , Agencies undQjfta^n on approved terms. ~\ S, wfiND|[AM-STUEET, . nous^:, ship, I M GENli'U^ DEcMIATIVE PAINTER, fcr !! 1 I W i Estimates .furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho C ' q Province. . ft tc J.H. requests attention of Builders and "^ tt (others to his Nev*" Glazing Tariff. : J. HE^BERSON. i 8, WYNDImM-STItEET. W"O HI LL I V P S & CJ ON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OH' THE LATEST DESIGNS. m, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engraving's, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0.. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEKN-STRKKT _ -wjßg T E Rj il\;(9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL " "SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 JitfKKN-STBWKT, AUCKLAND. (Vnrt t.ho TTnion RunVV __ __^ -_ _ The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected, to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managerat the mine ; or at the oilice, No. 7, Wyndham-strcct, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under "Jo tons .. .. 17s Cd dot ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. Ids lid per ton 50 tons and upwards los Od per ton Auckland, August 11, 1877. n KEY RIV E X CO" AL. \j{ FOR SALE, IN" LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A Pi. X, Shipping Ag>>nt, Onehcnga. BOOTS, CJHOES, & CJLIPPEIIS. R o LITT L E LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts thnt old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Mcns, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few ClidWren's High-leg American Boots still left, at haM the usual price. «&. Don't forget live Address— R. LITTLE (Late Forwman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. I^UTEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SASHES, tJOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all KINDS, at lowest rates. A few Job Lots of Second-class Timber, aJGitEAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. TMPORTANI NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his jtsr DINING ROOMS "^a have been renovated at great expense, 'Witt every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over- SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also np-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident ne«ds 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 ie"such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON iB always to be obtained. British Ma gazines, Ulustrn^d and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead^ig London News papers, are laid or. the tableo immediately en the arrival of each m.'ail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes alse to draw the attention of Merchants aad Storekeepers to his local? / manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He bos removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modem machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, UEEN-STREET. |- OTU~I~S~ F O U K~"N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Victoria-street East, <2T Ooe door above GREYHOUND HOTEL,



I» X> U L M A N H ! JL photographic rooms, :' Shortland-street. ' ! Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori ! Ca.binets and Cartes, Churches, Domain. Kar- I- I bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Chaldron's Portraits taken instantaneously. ~A L E~x: KENNEDY, J\. SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 3i ! (Next At.ukkt Hotki,), j QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. " A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all a Auckland and Thames customei-s. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. ipw zealXnl) lead and gal- J-l VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), w Have ox Hand for Sale :— Compo nnd Lead Pipe ; Sheet' Lead, 1, ;", 6 and I 7!bs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds. Tin 3 1 Plates, Brans Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c. Plain and Corrugated Galvanized i j ! Iron. * t& Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. °5a ■> j _____ 1 Works:—Vtcto:«a-stkket ' Auckland. j YTK7" A. WATEItMAN begs to inform TV o his friends and the public of Auckland j that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as POETKR'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. 1 Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to ] Auckland will fin-rl every comfort. Meals at all hours. b R _, _ A o BOOT & SHOEMAKER, Quccn-strcat, opposite the Fircbcl], Begs to call attention to the superior Quality of his Goods. Elastic Side Boots, from 2s. Cd. to 168. per pair; our own make, from 10s. Quality and Fit Guaranteed. All styles of fashionable Boots, &c, made to order at the lowest price. M~ 11. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth '"'loßets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared t>> attend punctually to all requests regarding tl<-' above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or or hierwise, can hare the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Quecn-atreet. mo BUILDERS & CON Til ACTOKS. PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. -LN . XIARKER, having started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowes Current Rates. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBKS & DALDY. Agenta. O~SHIl JPERSi CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. i The undersigned is selling at m- GREATLY REDUCED PRICES C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMA R T R O A D, And at. tho Scit. Nanipr. Tm D W'TED B A~Tt TL E V JLLI BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1383.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Oilice Fittings, &c, &c, brepared at tho shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, A L B E R T - S T R BET Near Markkt. MR. T. TKAFIO RT> SURGEON j£n33?s?'X WAKEFIKLB- D S N T I S T, SXKEET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'f Patent O:dde Gas. Artificial T««fch (trean Oiw to » Fnil :-"V?-. L,). V AN D J. SOPPET, © FRKKMAN'a Bay Sbsam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-atroet Wharf. AnokSind.i ,-. UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION -_3L FACTORY ALBERT-ii'IREET. E. -WATERS, CONFECT 1 O N X R, Beg 3to Inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They coatain no in- j gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dby Goods. Dry Good*3—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Ghooolat« Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnt Almonds BoILED Go«DS- Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comflta Sticks (assorted") Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Com Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk 1 -ozengea Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red a»d White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe- Medicated Lozenges of evea-ydescription always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for eTery tin re turned in good order. W TEDDrNG CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octobei 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Silt,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent aa-ticle of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunxy, Provineiß^ Alialyst. THE OTAHUwU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit tiik Dull Times. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 ?? Ib. Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Price's) 16,, Tallow Candles 0 6,, Washing Soda .. .. .. .. 0 li- „ Large Bars Soap .. .. .. ..0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Can-ants 6 6,, Baking Soda 0 0,, Starch White or Blue) 0 6,. These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prov« the fact that you can Buy Chkapek foe Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER. MEAT. DAILY. QUALITY GUARAXTKBO. Tinwa»e, Earthenware,. Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Veara. Produce. 2h % discount for all orders of £4 and upwards. 53L Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STQRE a



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- F. Ring, Agent, Shori':;brid-?treet. M" ONEY TO LEND.—A large ram 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, a1 tho uspai rates of interet C.— ~W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lsroe. ONEY to LEND in large or smali sums, at lew rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class fraa" 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. IVfONEY TO LEND on Freehold J_T..i_ Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer. Solicitor, 28, Snortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next tho Post-office. AUCKLAND [PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, Quken-street. "rLOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at ths following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend-i u^_ w« Q i- |! Total amount ing over ! Fer Week.. K epaya b[ e . I s. d. £ 3. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 G years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years | 7 6 155 7 6 10 years « S 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven clays notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Kpf.rotary. JOHN Q O P P £ T, 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 'or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. TjIOOTE'S IV|"IRANDA /^(OAL. Price at the Yaed : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drary .. .. 16 6 Papakura .. 18 0 Papatoicoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 11 0 Onehunga .. 1J 0 Newmarket.. 11 0 'l'he purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam —Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS rpspecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals aye now in groat demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— Rcmuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly. T. Shout. Auckland, N.Z.. April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coul sent from your mine ; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrotle on the bars; second, it burns to fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the lire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Hensy Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, 'May 7th. 1877.— Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, —I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I oonsider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement,— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. llawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30, 1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir, —In reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal: it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGHAM Sc KISG. JAMES FOOTE, GIL FILL AN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. f\ N SALE, Pee "Ceaka," '' Miss Kilmansegg" " Fairlie," " Camille," axd Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. li „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS GO oases CANTERBURY CHEESE 11 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STEEET AND VULCAN LANE. ■p 0 T~T E^ R & CO~ DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: 60 doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5600 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement ■ SOO bags Salt, line and cuarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Gondas) 'XOO boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's, Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, hal*-*"hest^, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, 14 to 24 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and 1J inch Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard. (Colman's and Kerrtte) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce Dr. Townshend's Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powaer Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Butter, &c, &c. TCI L.O C R ! PO LL* ARD •■ BRAN The undersigned have For Sale — OAA TONS FLOUR? in Sacks lOffs. and 50's, J. T. Bvans and Co., Oataaru Hassell and Co., Oamaru Inwood, Tini&ru Cliff, j'imaru Parr, Timaru Anderson and Co., Dunedto R. Anderson, Diitnedin Saunder,s, ChrtetebaYoh BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. B. TONES & CO.



" THEATIiE 9 ,aA^, HoYAL. - li.J.Dr.L:.vs.. .. ..Lessee.- Ex'TMUSiASTIC AVDIENCEfcJ;: ---• ENORMOUS SUOCKS3 ! Crowd:: c.'lorsns! Miss-EMILY SOLDENE, And her COMPLETE & P.EXOWvKD nglish dearie Upera vompaxy, And of the Groat. Dancer, MDLLE. SARA. C. A. Chtzzola Mar.^ger. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! And TO-MORROW, Aug. 2s, "Will be produced, w.iii tlie original London-- Oust, Herve's Beautiful Opera, CHILPERIC ! MIS3SOLDENE as CHTLPERIC Miss Stella as Fredegona Miss Vese.v as Galsuinria Miss Durant as Brunehaut Mr. MarshaU as Senna Mr. Campbell as Laundry Sir. Wallace us Futou Mr. Farley as Divitiacus Mr. Jtirvies as Sigibert Mr. Albertcri as Nervaso GRAND CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA. Mr. G. VOX GHELE .. .. Musical Director. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) AFTERNOON, At Two o'clock, ONLY GRAND MATINEE, LA FILLE DE MADAME ANGOT ! MONDAY EVENING, THE GRAND DUCHESS! Prices of Admission -Divss Circle, 6s; Stalls, 4s ; Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets can be had at Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at 10.-15. Matinee Prices:—Dress Circle, -J.-s; Stalls, 2s; Children, Halt-price. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. TONIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! LECTUJKE ox '• MOHAMMEDANISM," By Rev. E. C. Stuart. S V L t, A B U S :— Mahomet's Life and Character—The Institu tions of Islam—The Traditions and Koran- Social and Political Results. Musical Selections by the Leader and Members o£ the Choir of St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s : Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at, the Rooms. rgl EMPER AN C E HALL, JL ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 25th August, 1577. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TIiOUPE. At the above Hall, Programme— Chairman's address—Mr. Cox. Piano Solo—Horr Carl ButFchkow. "The Old Sexton," and "The Heart Bowed Down"—Mr. McCappin. Double Sona: and Dance, "Dietcher Roses"— Mettam Bros. Recitation (by the great favourite), Mr. Smith. "Nil Desnerandum" and "Finnegan's Wake"— Mr. Maguire " Pity the Heart that has Suffered." and " I like a Lover well"—Mrs. Smith. "Her Father Keeps a Brewery"— W. Mettam. "Jeremiahßrown"—ivlr. J. Mettam "Lamented Mr. Jones," and "The Tickct-of- Jiar. 1'- Mr. Sceats Duet, " The Dietcher Pair"—Masters Phillpot (their first appearance). Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 precisely. Price of Admission— Threepence. Boys under 16 will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. W. H. SCEATS. Manager. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL" PROVI- J\. DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the uew Life Offices recenily established in tlie Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revkne exceeds .. •.. .. £170,000. Accumulated Fuxds exceed £2,000,0«0. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,<»52,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary, Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. "j\fATiONAir~FniE "AND MARINE _Ll INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserved £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion oC Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, ~nd Bra nch_ OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. 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 from London, tbe Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the ■ Maud &c. Lowhst Current Rates Head Offioe, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. XITAIKATO /NOAL riOMPANY; NEWMARKET YARDS. F. G. CLAYTON having been apnointpd AGENT for Newmarket, Remuera, Epsom. and Parnell, will supply the above Superior' Coal at che following prices, delivered at a moderate distance: — 5 tons .. 20s. per ton 1 ton .. 225. 6d. per ton cwts. .. Is. 3d. per.ewt. N.B,—All orders promptly attended to. andi will use every endeav.car.to give satisfaction. August 11,1577. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. I&iWR SCHO&i.. (affii!iateo> to the wntversit? of Mew Zealand). The Quarter 2>ays for tlte current year are Bth February, 27& i April, 17th July, anO sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ity west NoTa pCblTxTschool, WELLINaTON-STEEET. The ETENING CLASSES will be Re-openea on MOKBAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c., Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peitzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the .study of this language are invited t& Q*Jl ajid, -. observe his method of instruction.