The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOJB^Ii 15, 1877.

PRICE : OKE P"SIS TN



FOE SAN FIL-XCISCO, AXD HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, C. B. Conn. Comm_.ndcr, will leave Auckland on WFDNESDAY, the 2-lth October, at 15 o'clock noon, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Iviai^s. For furtlicr particulars, freight, or passage appiy to OW.SN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. i a u»_'l-_NE. The fest and favoirrite s.s. II E R O, Captain Looax, wrl lo".ve Melborrne on the 13tin and Sydney on tbe I'Jth; due iiere on the She will leave .Vuclaa.nn agam as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant. For freight, or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 10, Queon-street, Auckland, _ October 9, 1877. jC&^v "IpOR LONDON DIRECT. X^AyAA^ "!C w ;™^™ ri t:. c Al at Lloyd's. 711 tons register, Capt. ".Yrr.LiAii Essorr, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above ou or about the 7th November. Has superior r.ccomn.cdation. for passengers. '«v_-f.-isrht■__■ .•:...rig,;.--._01.y bo THE NEW ZEALAND" SKFiF'TNG CO.. (Liter, zl',D), Agents. ff'K'ION FTFA.MFI ■'■ Az'A'RYNY U OFNBWZEALAK : fJ.IMTTED). Time Table—O-jtoker, 1877. fob- taranaki, nelson, ficton, wel lington, lyttelton, ani) port CHALMERS, fkoh Atyyycjciv. _~ , . T , .. „.. o ■'■„ r - Latest Steamship. Date ot Sadmg. Tmiix Tar _.xaki Saturday. 20th. '1 p.m. _ 1.-15 p.m. Hav.'ba ..I Friday, 23th, 10.30 a.m.; 9,15 a.m. Wanaka..! Eri'lay, 2nd Nov. 0 p.m.l :.Fsp.m. FOR TAUR A>f oFaTIS^) AAAA'TY 1. AY, NAPIER, WELLINOTON, LYTTELTON, a_.o PORT CHALMERS, fkom Quee.. ---rt-_-.E__T "Wharf. WANAKA..) Monday, 15th. 5 p.m. — Taupo I Tuesday, SOlh. -p.m.. — _J I FOP. RU.SK _L. DAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo ''{Sunday, 2Sih, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, fkom Qcksn'-strebt Whasf. Rotorua.: Tuesday,-.3rd. 12 noon. — j HENDERSON ._ ifACSARLANE, Agents. Corner Queer, and '.Fast Queeu-3treets. i^W A~U (Tk 17 AND~irt EA M PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR AWAXFI AXD GISBORNE, The 5.3. FRET.FY J AXE Will leave Auckland for Fire above ports en TUESDAY, tlie 16th. October. •: •- t p.m. Manager. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION ]WaOA?A^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FaeqTJEAjb, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Tuesday. 15:h Octoher. 7 p.m. From 'i hoir.es— Wednesday, lGth Octoher, 3 p.m. Weather £uw:i other circumstance.; perm, .tine. I-'i-AFExI & TINNE, Agents. "FT?OR RUSSELL. WANGA /-,;■-" A§j~£} BOA, AND MANGONUI. The-s.s. lON A will leave EVERY lIONDAY at a p.iri. (weather pera.iFF-g:>. Passengers booked and small parcels urepaFj at tbe Offlce on.the Wba__i". No cargo received ittw 1 p.m.— f3trictiy adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The B_3_ARGYLE will leave ever;,- MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s fid ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The 5.3.. ROWENA v. -ill leave as follows :— Monday, loth October Friday, 19th October Wednosdo v. 24th October Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MoC-IF4-Q-)IF i'la-naasp. ,^ve s^ fTI »R THE HOT SPRINGS, 3p_l-SSi>- JJ MAHUR Ab. GI. MATAKANA, "^a^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p. 3. ANNE MILBANIL", Captain Kaspek, will sail as onder :— ACCICLAND A2.D HOT SPRIKGC. From. Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every IVloaday, AYednesdav, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahukakgi. For Mahurangi every Thursday aivd Saturday at U o'clock. From Jlahuraruri every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., wlien t,id,-s ->vil! allow. Matakana. Kawau, and o_ja:ia. For Matakana, fee, every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana, Sec, every .VF-ate. day. WenFier and other circai__=.tr__icos perm -yt.\r. jr. Not responsible for Parcels prF oa boardwiui ont a shipuing note. For freights passage ap^vto sEY & gox _ -g=ks^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA .j3F.^>>-© waters. FOR KATP-ADA HEADS, TOKA. TOKA, WHAKAi.ARA. TEIFIPFIFF MIT A. A], ARAT^PU, SIAUNGAWHARE, ana DAil- GAYILLE. The s.s. „ MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Ttir-da-vand Thursdny niorniug's tale, leaving Dargaville >n: be return trbrs every Wednesday andFrida. -uovning s tide. „__, Passeni---", .cave .bin .-.ana. per LILY, on Mo^da^sacd Wednesdays, at 12.R0 p.m., and oargoou Mondays «-nd/»^ y fc KOX , Bed Offioe. 'CVharf. OTEAM TO AND FROM IS-'J-S^O RIVERT-KAD TWICE ■*2S&SiMS? DAILY. On-and after June Bth, Steamers will leave as under:— _, , , From Auckland : Fi-om Ri verhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily— o a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— q^^ ON THE KAIPARA. <^-£_M__s' Tbe ».&. XI N A Win leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of KaiwaKa and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tkle, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. P-K-j-e-gors for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, a. 12.30 p.m. ou Mondays, and for Port Albert oa Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. Th_3 aerviee commences oa MONDAY, th Maj. J. CASEY & SON.



'AS&S^ v GATION & CO_LiILNEST. £si~u^sa--i' CO-MPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE J Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. i 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 T. 30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer WaikatA—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. 1 Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. > Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ -FFHE7.FF, Secretary. Firfcjtf.iw*. 20th September. 7 37. s^-M"^ QTi_ASrT6"~TIIE^^IL\MES. _C._.'__', AA^k y -3_-_S,F_i_-^'gg' TJio ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. TIM _S TAI. LE. From AuckhineSr— Durham—Monday,!! a.m. Eutcrpriao—Monday, 5.1K) p.m. Durliam—Tuesday. 10 a.m. From Thames— Durham—Monday,:!.:,.) p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 3..-.0 p.m. Fnterprise—Tuesday, 5 p.m. OoKO_-fAxi>i:r_. iVom Auckland— From Coromandel— Durham— Durham- Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not ret.uonr.ible far good« or parcels ptit on board T-iUirout a siiipp-iiifr ivot-'. J. 'EDWARDS, Agent.__ O~~R F. A I U X U, y-'zz-': \ _ A A... "*_-__42p_fclSMi__^ j*Sl/_ Ufi OREGON WiU ieave for "\-raiulru as under :— Front Onohtmrtp.— From Tl"ainlcr_— Oct. Oct. 17—"Wednesday, 1 p.m. 17—Wednesday, ..p.m. 20 —Saturday, 3 p.m. :_0 —Saturday, 7 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays and Fridays, at ;. a.m. Single Fares, 3s '.kl; Return, os. Weather and etbe.- circu-astancoe permitti_>g Orders to collect Goods .eft at Mr. V. -_:;htn's Auction M/.H: will he a*fe_i<k-. fco ° B ¥ A l U X U" ,"*ia-»B____"' V rhei s _ a TAM 0 > sHANTKR will cavei for Waiuku as follow-:- :— From Onehunga : F'lxmi Waiuku -. Oct. Oct. 16—Tuesday, 11.30 a.m. 16—Tuesday, 1 p.m. 18—Thursday, 2.30 p.m. l.S —Thursday, 7 ]3.m. 19—Friday, lp.m. 2d—Saturday, 3 a.m. J. or JViauuktiu Heads and "NVlwtiiiu Mills on Monday, loth October, at S a.m. EleC-ttced fa-res por s.s. Tarn o' Hhantor to Wainkn and back :—lletnrn, as : Single, 3s Gd. Weather and other cirots3nr«-t*-'_oes permitting. Orders to collect yoods left at the stores of Mossi'-. Keudertjon aj_d ].fa<:vcvrla.ue, Agents Union. £_,£_- Co.; or Mes-sre. W. J. Hurst & Co., Will nu.o. -with pi-cmpt drapa-toh. A. CT.r>r>7TNGHF M, Oneh-txarft r ■• ■SJa-wwsft.rkflt. nr, T~mTe t a b l c. SSfe JL S.S. TRANSI': Leave Auckland : Leav, ,'airoa Monday. 10 sum. Tncsda- . 1 I a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday. 1 p.m. Friday, 12 Boon Saturday, 7 a.m. Calling at Waiheke on Mondays t.oiug down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Faros. 3s. (kl.: Roiurn. ss. Freirrht. -0s per ton. NICCOL, 'HENDRY & CO.. Agents. _j&k£*_. T3ARLIAMEXTARY RATES AASAAA- to riyefbead. '' ~m "*" The p.s. CITY OF CORK, : will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rivorhe..-. and back, at Sim.;... F ; .7-?i.?; of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaviar: A-._akl-i.id at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. rtfc., <_-« . IGIIRST Wl)( Af SHIP EOR iSS^H -L' FOX; >OF. • i-F.F' ■v'F-'-^T The fine cl:in>a- siiip Eu^'"*oa,f ' Tfl-\rt?y vtr I AMEN yjin. 952 tooß regist--r, J. 8r0w.7, Fs-i.. Commander. This rnagnifloont vo*__<?.l will bo laid on for the aboro port immc-dia-tely on arrival ; and will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. Thooo vesfsela ofifcr very superior accommo da-tion to intending passeij^c-iv. Freights can bo arrantred at tbe offices of the trades.-sag-it-d, at very liboral rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents fori OWES & GP_.AR.-_vF '-Shaw, Savrl __ CJ__DICE_SHANK_- Caa, ) and Co. T~M P*o E T ANT NUT ICE. ___ E. W A T E R S Has very jarr-oat pleasure to announce that since his removal into lir. Dyson's late shop, his 23T DINING ROOMS ~m have been ronovat__d t^f great, expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON istb_ most- spftcioofi and comfort.able, as well as the beat, ventilated Dining Boom in the Pro vince; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Thwe ai-o HPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which arc attached side offices provided with at-Utionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels f-jriddent needs no recommendation. Tbe liberal patronage oi the Professional aud Conimci-cial Gov tlcmcn of the City which he bos received for a period of over eight years i. a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is sucl"i as will please the most fastidious. EVEI'IY DELICACY OF THE SfiIASON Is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illusti-F .d and Comic Jour nals, tova-her witi-i the ioud.jg London News papers.'are laid o<r. the tablc-j immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer, lie, therefore, hopes with soi__e conildenco that he will, in his New Promises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded. to_ ium in the past. E. W. wishes afro to draw the attention _of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local! y manufacturod Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English rankers. He has removed his Factory to Durham sti jet West, where he has fitted np all tho most modern maciiinoi-y of the trade. xv. \vA x. i___.-o, ¥, rHOL_-SA--E AND RETAIL CONFECTIONEK, AUCKLAND. i T"& TO TO j J3OOTS ! _U>OOTS ! ! JLJJOOTS !! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ___F_ v-'ARTER (Late Steimii-ns axd Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that, holies Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that, by strict, attention and cF.-ilFy to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old Mends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. I Every Deecriptioo of. Gentlemen's, Ladies', and. Children's Boots rind Shoes made to order. §51, Note tiie Addr_36B— Da Carter, BOOT M A X E R, KEXT DOOK TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO., Q U E E N-S T R E E T. nLALKSON AMD fi 0., BOOT & SHOEMAT_ERS, Bear to inform the public that their Stock of Ijadies' and Cnildrcn's Boots and .Shoes has been lorj-ely replenished per late ships. More of those now fan-ova Ladies Oxford Shoos, at 7/6: a oanc of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Boots, i to S*s. Ge_it__-0-__-- Kid Boots, lyarno aixl Ox- J ford Shoe. j CLARKSON & CO., Boot>«kkh«' axo Importers, i Bub<vsents for Singer's sewing -Machines, j ij)^ (^acen-stt jet next Mr __.dson.



■ I /*. E O R G E A X E R S, » j XJT Freeman's Bat j SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. j Cash Buyers of ■ TAMES BUTCHER, -J* CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's aide on L I Shortest Notice. Ballast Supoliod. NewcasJ? and Bay of Islands Foal. Also, Firewood (cut I cir nncnt). p-t roasonabla rati.n. 1 | M ~~R ~~S T~Y~~N ~rT7^ AyJL Railway Refreshment House, , ! (Second house below the Telegraph Office^. i , I Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga arc - | respectfully informed that at the above House j Meals and Refreshments may he had at any time during the day. \ Tea, Couea. Sec, at the Shortest Notice. 1 YfeT PHILLIPPS AND~SONS, OIL | V . © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' j Importers of Faperho...criiu.s, Serin., Pain Is, Oil*' j Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French rok'sh" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photograph-. Glass. Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses. Glaired Sashes, Doors, Sec Glass cut to sirro, and carefully packed.— PS & 37, gF^KX-STRFICT. T 0 ARSON, I. ou se and Lan d Agent SLP <* Rent anc* Debt Collector, ! Sttoftrttrv'b 7:.rrTr.r.ivr.K- QnT.KK-B.T*>v&rr. j TTK7" AR N O C~K BROTH ER S, VV SOAP AND CANDLE I_ANUFAO T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price gfiven. Bone1, purchased at from £5 to Gf\ per ton. TO. I S H E R AND CO. JO Wiroi.EBAT,E. Skipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, nest Bank cf New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of ail kinds <3ro-.t-.-d to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Hoine-oured Baoon. 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 en in town or suburbs. A pi LAB X E BROT HE R S \_y (late onowniE'e) ROYAL FT.FF ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Batik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to life Siw., at moderate prioes. Children's Fcrtraita taken insrra? i taneottfil y. f\ I.~_Ta"N S! (fli^ 0 A N~S. MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instrument., arc now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN Se SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of Few Zealand). TTff H_ SKIN" NEB, . Vi. BUH;_)ER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exec o tod by Expe...'.-.need Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fitl.intt-i. See fire AA A A S. L A V E R, 'i_F BUILDER AFD CONTR ..OTOF, Kybej. Pars. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates gi .'ci! for Town and Country work. ____ __________ ___________________ <_P _) Freeman'-. Bay Steam Mills, And No. J 01, Lower Queen-street; Wharf, Auckland. L E x; k'l."nHsT-iTTry^ _______ SADDLER .. HARNESS MAKi_R, j (Next Aia rut Hotel), j QUI .EN-SIT. F FT. A rei _:...:•._.. A. KENNEDY hogs to announce that he has i Commenced .aaiiie.-. in the above-named pre- j mi.es, v.aaorr 1. ■• will he yzimi lo welcome all i Auckland and Thames ouotoinors. Kvcry de- ! cription of Collars and Harness made to order, j Horses carefully ritfed. | A !L ~~<J V E T T, ..tlk.s TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, j Welleslky-c-trewt. j i A.L.. while thariking tbe public for the liberal : patronage bestowedon him _v nee recommencing j business, be.___ to inform them tlrut he has always oa hand a Weli-selc-ted Stock ot" Black I and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A wood fit guaranteed,- Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very email advance on cost for caslr. -__ _______ ._. _ __jj g _ JLJ ® COMMISSION AGENT. Sil-i_-TLA_.D-BTREET. rf. ii os_ j. H~aTr l D t t, J_ WHOLESALE BRUBH MANUFAC TURER, corner of VICTORIA-STJUSET East and COEURG-STRKK'-r, AUCKLAND. B'lour Mills supplied with Brashes for Dressing Flour, or old ouoe iv.-illotL "%JKT A. WATERMAN begs to inform V v » his friends and the public of Auckland that hu has takon over those old established DINING KOOJiB, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain, a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed, upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Mealf- at all hoars. W_ pHILLIPPS & gON> HAVE NOW OPENED^. E-l ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PAPERHANGING6 os- THE LATEST DESIGNS. _. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographa Lithographs, comprii-ing Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Text-, Sec Gilt. Stained, and Venei-RSd I.:ame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frasosb, &... Seo., Sec. Paint.., Oils. Colours, Varnishci.. Brushes, Sec, Sec, Car-on's Antico'rrosion J-'aint, Zinc, White, Patont Silicate Paint, Sec Polished, Silvored, aud Rough Plate. Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Shoot G___3B Glass Shades, Dock Lights, and Fhoto (Jiass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS A SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 Se. 97, (iUEEX-STREST w-^'fc__-4^- a *—*■ 1-, _v______. ,3*y,r .__..___, "FTAVING succeeded in pleasing the .£'„_£__ Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined lo give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for ids " Kxhibltion Table," with tlttings. Ir, will cost £300; hut as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEK-STREET. r _y F. W E B S T E R, J _.® WHOLESALE AXD HETAir, S.ADDLER AJ..D HARNESS MAKI-R: iIS . '.(.VaiN-S-8. :.■•._', AUCKXAJTO, ■'W_»-i -Yin ITn-i-.t. lii-iV) fi IT F. A P LEAT IT E R AND BOOT %_y WAREHOUSE, llioji.3Tr:.__t. Leather axd Shoe Grindkry on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, Dd pair:, Children's School Boots. 2s 6d and 3s 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6d p-'ir; Working Boys' Bootfi, from 1. Cd ; Men's Bluchers, Go 6a : ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s Od ; Bush-wearing Boots. 8_ Gd, and upwards . Men's, Women'?, and Children b .-.lppc-rs. various, from ls tld to 4s 6d. A Balance of Iron mo r. scry te b-3 «_fid B_ ox ceediugly low prices. Buildei-s' Nails, fee, &c, At HIGH-STREET, ' (Hoars:—S.3o a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 0 p.m.) I S. EOU T.



- I "W" ° T l c E G. B. McNAB, For Many Yi:at.s in -.in. Employ of Messrs Cl-UICT-PIIANK & Co.. Besrs leave to announce to his Friends, a^dtia Public generally, that he has PURCHASED th, GROCERY and PROVISION BOSI .ESS o" 1 Mr. C. Sutton. 30. QUEEN-STREET, where I he intends keeping a j FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, f Of the Best Quality, | and trusts to merit a share of public patronage, ( Shipping and Family Oroers Punctuall. ; Attended To. j COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall j receive ids bent care. '_. . j Estate and Commission Agent, j F TT T T? A I_.T_-.-pCO'*'' • > \ a «31 ~ __—_ g . __\ I_.a-.i_ and Insurance Shares, c I Got,i. Mining Shares, F > B Freehold, arid other Property, g j '£ Bought, and Sold on y. g Commission. I? Mortgages,~Loans. &c, I A rS arranged. | __ 3 No ChargeOo Lender. j C P4 Ollice: li, Insurance Buildings, i c __P3 Auckland. __ | w Land axd Investment Agent. pi HEAT pi LEA KING QALK \JT Aj k3 — of — WINTER STOCK. .-"if LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY ! A. LINABUKY Se CO., 294 .. 2CG, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IF STOCK IS SURF TO BE 'THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Ooods kept this Popular Establishment, tbe public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wiioi_esai_k Prices !!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPFRY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MnLTNERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed I Comparison Invited. | THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS Oh1 COST!!! A Tf I N A B U It V Se piO., _r___o il_- Vy 7pf AMIL T0 N, WAIK AT O. JO- SANDES -■• CO., | CHEMISTS AND DI.'UOOISTS. Have always on Stock a complete u_,..0'.-tmci-t of Dregs, Chemicals, Pcrfumorjr, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle iTedb-incs, ; &0., Sec, Sec. ! Stationery, Tobacco, Cat Tobacco, Fancy Goods, Sec, in cndlt-S- varicry. ITS' Agent: Auckland F.vv.s'S"- Star. | Tf\<A' WIIIPPEKS, iJONTRACTORS ! ..si ANl^ BUILDERS. X A U P. I T I M B E R. Tho nnders'gned is selling at yzr GREATLY REDUCEO PRICES C. A. ILAHI-IS li R I 7 O M A R T O A I), And at th.'- Spit J-a T> O T T E R Se CO, ! DURHAM-STREET, lIAVEON S A L E : ; 00 doz. French Waxed Call' ( 100 doz. Basils (...-sortad) 5000 Stonbrjdgo Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 lioi^- Salt, line and. Course 20 cases .!iottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (W-lmont and Gondoe) | !W0 boxes Starch, white and blue I 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peaoocke's) I Siifjar, CouipanyV, Mauritius, and En | glish Crushed Loaf i Tea, chests, kalf-ohcste. and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brand-) Tar and Pilch Muntz Mots-l, 1_ to 2< oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and F, inch Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, vinegar Mnstai-l (Co!man's and Kent's) Currants, Baiwns, Soap, blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Boks Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. Se P. Sauce IK-. Towniihcnd's Sai-saporilla Whiting, Soda. Crystal^ Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Butter. Sec, Sec \JJ I L X I N S & C O, VV BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42, VICTOItfA-STP-KKT, AUCKLAND. PRICE A^zfC LIST. &Ai*^J s. d. Men's Blucher Boots (own make) .. .. 0 0 Men's E.S. Boots, from S G Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 0 Ladies' Kid Boots, our own make, worth 16s. Cd II 6 Ladies' Kid Elastic-side 10 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ..0 0 Dailies' Leather Lace Boots, Colonial-made G 6 Ladies' Leather E.S. Boots, „ ..9 6 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. .. GO Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladles' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. .. G (3 Children* Strong Lace Boots 3 0 Children's Kid E-S. Boots, from .. .. 3 0 Children's High-leg Button Bobts, from ..6 0 In Cants' Boots, from 10 ; Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. "¥7. D W IN A U G E R. JT__l BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to bis New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. EN G• LIS H AND _oo__ FIRS T-C LAr5 S Colonial-made effifSj-a Workmanship. BOOTS Se SHOES I^|. J In every Branch at Lowest __*_» of Auckland Prices! ~^°~ The Tra dc. *_.* Stationery Department.— In future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept,, Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PAI.NETT- F%TEW ZEALAND LEAD Ai.JLJ _rA_u- Jj. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale.— Compo nnd Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and 71hs. : Sheet Zinc. Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c., &c, Plain and Corrugatea Galvanized Iron. !KL Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. °___ Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. r_X E TUJ.R EL L, J UN., J_ TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. ',* Address: Tun-ell's, Music Seller, Queen street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ,T ,T SWINNERTON, Wood Turner Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-strect, ne_srt to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and I Bagatelle Balis Turned and Sair_ecL ißrewers 1 Shives in all sizesi . _ 'r__ara-_



. ■ "M'ONF.Y TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ' JAAL F. Ling, Agent, Shortland-street. , | "IyfONEY'Tb LEND.—A large sum o ' I JjvS.. IMoney to Lend, in sums of £100 and up n ! wards, at. very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. __ ■ Aitken. Shortland-street. ' • I\J"ONIe"Y~TO^END, on Mortgage, at 3 : ________ the usual rates of interest.—W". H. Con j nell, Vulcan Dane. i to LEND in large or siv,-F ! .IV.__- sums, at lov.- rs.te cf interest.—Aoply to I Mn LAISvI'LEY. Solicitor. High-street, -" j rB/iYONHy to LEND on lirst-class free ' ....v.,-.; h'-tld security, at lew rates of interest.— i R. C. DYER. FUort-and-street. 1i 1. CONEY TO LEND in larsre or biwziW \ M sums at a moderate rate bl Intorest,.- ---j Jaciison arxi -(.assail. Solicitors. | =O =ONEY TO LEND on Freehold A.JL Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott | Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. "]F/|"OI.EY TO LEND, in large or smrJJ I ia...?L sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, ! Shot-laud-street., next, the Post-oilice. j A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO JJk. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND I INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office— o3, Qua es-stk c ;_t. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £i)',t!oo, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at lire following rates for every _81C0 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p Wee kJ Tote] amount mg over ier v. eer_. j lepaiTable _ S. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 0 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 • ears 7 6 lnfi 7 6 j 10 years 6 3 j 1*52 18 3 j I DEPOSITS --ccciv.-.d- repayable at seven days ] notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per I cent, per annum. i JOHN BATGER, I Secretary, i >7. C O N O M Y. KJJ Make the .Honey fro as far as possible by using WENDEL'S F r R3T-C LA S S DYE S, Cheap, Permanent .and Bright, for F_i bONS, Fla ....u.s, Silks, &c Directions on eacii bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Kb OU(IHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. - .5 A Lara- Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK ! HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can Sell at a I Littt.k Ovki. toe Price op Cajiuric. Also I the Tlemnins of a Large Wholesale Stock of ! Hard and Soft, Felt Hats, at a trifle over half I prioe-jA.AJKIO & McKAIG. Queen-street. j mHE WAIKATO MAIL COACH v/ill J:L connect with the Mid-day Train atNga- j ruawahia daily as follows : — j Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. ] Hantaan. 9 a.m. • Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. ] j Hamilton, depart, 10.30 .a.m. ] / Ngaruawahia. arrive 12.20 p.m. ! j Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— i I I cave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. j : Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. j Hani ilton, depart 3 p.m. | | Hautapu, .}> m. : 3 Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. ' i A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for ! I Alexandra at 3 p.m. oa Mondays, Wednesdays, i and Fridays, calling at, Ohaupo and. Tc Awa- | I mul a, and returning it will leave Alexandra at | 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ! I arriving ct Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. i I'areels end Passengers, booked at Mr. J. I | Sot)pet's ollice, neon-street, will he forvarded I j with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CAI.TEf., Proprietor. ' ! No. .°, One-'■'.-street, Auckland Agent. ' i.NFEAP TTai--E_-TGi_l___-FfiMßEir! I Ay I Tlie Undersigned are selling SASHES, : POOL'S, and MOULDINGS at the YFi.Y i LO A.VE'-'.T RATES. Have also on hand a very I i large ,-iad superior stc. k of i'ir-t and Second j I Cla~s Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest j 1V..0T. Tu_i_.r_.G in Ai.r_ rrsßi-AT-OHTCf-—Chair | j Legs and Backs, Table, Lea, and Sofa Legs, at j i very low rates. Price jjiais on application. i THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING I SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. : N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 3G, In- I I suriu'eo Buildings. _ I "tTSXA i KAWA U TBI HE It YARDS, . V GUSTOM-110 U BE-S THEK'f and ] BREAK .VA.T__.l_ ROAD. i E. CARR : Has ox Hand a^d to Arrive : ! A Good Assortment of KAU.UI, I.rst and j Second Class; also | I Y'IHTE PTKE. specially prepared for Ceiling I ; and Flooring, at Low K.YT-.s. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks, j __c_, Sec, Sec. I yy aika to v/Oal Company. | NEA.OIAHKET YAEDS. 1 F. G. CLAY TO N j Is prc-ared to supply NEW?.IARKET, 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. :_os. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 2-2.! .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. .. ■ a y .* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will, use every endeavour to give satisfaction. p KEY RIVE R COAL. FOR SALE, IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. . Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and 'Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Aoent, Onehunga. FTpAUPIIII COAL MINING COM _!_ PANY (LIMITED). i The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of live tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Skid- 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on tbe line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, a.idressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for lilting bags, Is. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur ther information may he obtained. The following are tbe rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck 10/vd of five tons : — Minos to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12 6 '-'apakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18,4 Papatoitoi .. HI2 TuakaU.. .. 25.' Otahuhu .. 4(3/1 Pukekobc .. 2F2 Onehunga .. -19..2 Drm-y .. .. 35T0 Auckland .. 01/ l FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, A uakland, . Sept. 6,1877. -\WT AIIt AT O COAL COMPANY . . are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro. Huntly Station, as fellows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons lGs. Gd. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. JAMES Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndhamsstreet, Auckland. WC U L P A N c PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM. AND ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. -7SS .. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and -F-Ff.-- B6ot?*akers, in thanking their ens- F Frjr) tomers for past favours, informs them -ST-S-' and the public that they have Removed to the BE KillVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. j Reasonable Prices. 1 JjJ-ELDRUM & DON- Shortland-street



JOHN gOPF ET. I HOUSE, LAND, AND ! GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, j Has alw.-vs on S.. J.E or LEASE, ! Large Tracts of"COUNTRY LANDS, suitable j for either Sheep or Cattle Huns. jCU LT I .' AT E D FAR MS, ' PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES. C TTAGES, | Aud a great number of choice BUHiDING ; SITES, both in the Town and [ ~, Suburbs. t All oi which can bo dealt w'th en mo-t ra-son -1 able rerms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. | Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER"-. WAI KATO PAD ..;ELS DFLIYERY, and the j l-tooking of Teasoriyers. | I\l. 11. Fkost.] [C. T. I^TnE3_eaT_.i_-Atr(X-»H |F 11 OB T ft (JO., j "VV II O L E RALE i WINE AND SPIRIT. PRODUCE AND COM- I MIHSION MERCHANTS, | Vulcan Lak__ akD Hic-;i-eTT_DET, Aucsiland, N.Z. j CASn Pi _.cir. .srrs of "".VCK-D, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEte, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c Liberal Advances made ou Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London • Markets. j Indents for al! kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to Knglish and American [ Markets. i Agencies undertaken on appm^vd terms, j ¥ U~S T BOUGH T AT AUCTION. ! 1000 yards New Dresses, OJd, worth Js (3d : 1000 „ Now Dretises (new shades;, 7-d, worth 1 ls 6d 1000 ~ Grey and 1 .wm liomespuns, 7_d, worth ls tjd IGOO „ Extra CJuality Skirtings, new shades, ls 3d, worth 3,. Gd 1000 „ GiughamK, Ci, worth Is lOf'O „ New I'amlvrks, dark grounds, oid, worth Is 500 „ Felt , ,_;,-;_., 2s fid, worth 3s 6d Extra Quality and Width. 3s 6d, wor.a ia Gd. 5 bales Blanket^, full 10-4 size, lis lid $pair 250 gross Buttons, la Dd gross, worth 6a. Ex ' Spirit of the Dawn, Morioy'sKnitting Cotton, Coats'Machine-Cotton, Fine Fingering Yarns. G cases WINTi:P- GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce unee. J, M. Mc L A CH L A N, 218. O.UE-SN-BTREET, TjIRE S H SHIPMENTS OP SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AXD FIRE-BRICKS. J A M E S B L A I X I E, YICTORIA-STRHET, -al- POUR DOORS FRO?. TIIE UNION DANK. T3 0 T A T O. E S. -tl ■ O N S AL E, TO ARRIVE Per "'MARY OGILVIE/ A A 1 ONS Ty> fT\ T5 A DIME CANTERBURY. JTOTATOES. I. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane, _....=:..:FL_ fokmeuly LOW & MOTION'S STORE. in. ]p OKTEIi & /fi 0., : AAA s JL \j FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxforjd Thubland Castle, Lock Urr, and Emily Chai»i.in,— LARGS SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected ■ in the European and American Markets. Pur- ■ chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, an d the goods now offered are the best value ever oii'ered in this market. BEDSTEADS. ! French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing , Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings ; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c., Sec LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Ya.se Lamps, with Kinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu rapnie, and American Burners, German Beading Lamps, fee., &o, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK oC OHANDE LIEP-S and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSP OR T" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMiT H & WELLSTOOD"S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 inches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES. Berlin Black and Fine. Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons'. Lockwoods'. and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, .. bite Bone, Star?, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. £ . _•,<_ i'EO-PLATED WAKE. Tea and Cottee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruet*. Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, iviiife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, Sec, Sec, plated on Nickel SUver. PRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister i.rushers, Paint Brnsbes. Turk's Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats -?.nd Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge ' Baths ; Ena_-I__..l__!__. Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &c. Sec. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, Sec Britannia Metal Tea and o_-___ Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c.. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. FowerPot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakee, Hoes, Spades, Sec Galvanized Iron vvTre Netting for Fowl Houses, &c, &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Turned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FR ACTEUP. Blsst-iM. and Sporting Powder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng, Copning, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Kn__melted .Mantlepieces for 1 Dininer, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety.



I X FEA'FFF LW>'Ai.. 1 Proprietor .. "F^-i .'".F'^.---_<^ p.. J. l._:L_A3 ' GRAND :' -- ■ -P-I\ TG. j THURSDAY EYENIXo N_XT, October 13 MF. CHARLES WIIEATLEIGH! I In th" Great Son-a'.iou Drama, IS HK BUTCHER Oa BARONET? Sir ROi-ar T.chl.jr__. '. , ~ -WiiEVWT-'Gi.. Artuur Orlou n i__.u..... Supported hy a Powerful Conipr.ny. Dres.s Circle. Vs r.;ta i._, --":.! :"Vai", 6no Shilling. Box pi-..-\ at F::•!.-.'...-, <._ ira..a.-;' :■■ a:, where sea!s can be secured. Carriages airy he orda.aal far 10.-io A M A T E A A D Li A _VI AT 1 C " Tula .FFIR AT LAW," In the ai.v.xanj _.A-sr.._:-..T Lo. geroo::. on TUEriDAY EVr.NI.SU NEXT. _SL Performance Lo commence at 7.-la sharp. Admission -.—OF E SHILLING. TO" OPE OF AUCKLAND TENT 1.0. E. li The adiounav. Qti.-irc-i-iy Meeting will he held in the Tent-room, AFm.Tt-auvot, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, the i.tu instant, com mencing at 7.30. Business oi special import:-.to; ail a;_aih r.. requested to attend. \.o'.v members please notice: the O.K. will attend reread lectures at 7 o'clock bharp. R.H. F_.'-F-l'i-:.. Secretary. Tv/iTU'TCAL ..F'F AF: .(.iCIATiON OF Ay/I. AUSTRAL \._IA. [ESTABMSLKD IStiO.J NEW ZEAL AN D BRAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and lNivuFEAS___r_E Like As_-L TitANOK :•:<:--. .. .'.:-..nt ash ANN! ITY Bl.:--.1N__S3. The public, arc requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to y,^::z lie . Assttr-NCE from the harassing hestkictions which till its establishment in 1,F..., and or seme, time after, were imposed by other xlcciet.es on their merab-rrs. Its Policies are Tnt'E.-e m?tble from date of issue, ar:d contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause cf death. Pi.osp:--(_tu3l__. and fall information, on application to CIIAS. G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Genera! ■ gent for Nov." Zealand. C4OTTTH BRITISH INSURANCE kJ CO M P A N V CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, .rola. Grain, Gum. and Cargoes generally Insured ro and from London, the Colonies, America. China, Mauritius, the Island Sec. Lowest Current Rates Head Office. Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, _ Manager. ~W Q_ Q j_N ew Spring and summer DRESS MATER l ALS. -{H. ATKINS!- Has no?.-for Sale, CHI7.-.", a Splendid Assort ment ot! /FT NEW DRESS GOODS, F_F. suitable for the Spring and Summer Season, o every variety, style, quality, and texture. 54 fa k> s» f* «i S 4 F] § Attention is respectfully invited to this Season's Shipment, which is the Largest and Best-selectad ever shewn in the city. The Prices are also very reasonable. - f. 4 4 4 $ 831 sS t & ti & Also, Jast Opened, MANCHESTER :-OODS, CALK-OES, SHEET INGS, QUILTS. BLANKETS, LONG CURTAENS, TABLE LINEN, &c. A Great Bed-action has been made in the Prices of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced List of the Home manufacturers. NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, &a, Just Received. Splendid Lines in Auckland & Melbourne-made CLOTHING. The Largest Stock of MOSGIEL & IMPORTED TWEEDS in Auckland to select from. fiST Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices. GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS EXECUTED. A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds it or Boy's Wear. _Qi_© -jkLTKINS. ril R. G i L L M A N. JL q CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehnnrja, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ton years : and helieving the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at, a reduced r»t<_, nnrl bus also larrrclv increased his STOCK of MEFICINFS, .enabling him promptly to meet al: demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoar-. From S a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in eases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. BR ANS TO N & EORS TE R, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEES, BELLHxVNGERS, &C, &C. Having imported a Larsre 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 ABLE Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings 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 Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland,1) 1 June 23,1877.