The Evening Star.

Fol. VIII -No. 2,377.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1877.

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eS-vs*^ "O EGU LA R MONTHLY Ilfq2> Sl-1 steam communication "^^2Sal"*" Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three clays after arrival. ' For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO- Agenta. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 24,1877. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Waxaka.. Saturday, 3rd, . 7 a.m. — Taranaki Thursday, Bth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wakaka.. Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Hawea .. Monday, 26th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. Wanaka .. On arrival English Mail. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NA^IKR. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qu_en •jIVIEET WHAKF. Hawea .. Thursday. 15th, _p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 6th, 5 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. , Hawea .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotokxja.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — msr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■«&te. x "171 OR RUSSELL, WANGA ' .J||ll|i|.jP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No carijro received after 4 p.m— .strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.5. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARG-YLS will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and cv.cry FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s SO. ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. 1 To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) . The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows s— Friday, 2nd November Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November - . ' Friday. 10th November ; . Wednesday, 21sb November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. - • A. MnORKfIOR. Mamuw, i^"^. "PARLIAMENTARY RATES T0 RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays onJy, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «iSki_^ im )R THE HOT SPRINGS, 3Msg>; jD makurangi, matakana, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspee, 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-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatj, and Omaha. For Matakana, &0., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board witn iit a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. <*Sk^^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,J|||g|g;k3 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADs! TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, -JtATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavilla m he return trips every Wednesday and Friday -iiornina s tide. Passen?ir- t eave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays ard Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Targo ou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. «*£fe__^ QTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE ~as___is£ DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as • tinder:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. •s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. <^^^_ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. fIST This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. ,T. CASEY & SON. isK^^X^rAIKATO STEA-i _i__V"l- Jpp^ VV GATION & COAX/MINING SsssaffIPCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIM-TtABLEi Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. 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 3 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHSRFF, Secretary. Fnrt-at.TP-wt. 26th September. 1577. jT|\A Tp O R SALE, *^^^^v, ' A SCREW STEAMER, SSSU3S-S} 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught. an d with i-mall consumption of fueL - For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. Uja^K T?°& LONDON DIRECT. . 33_l_^_l^ Tbe well"known clipper barque • «^s_ii§_r columbus, Al at Lloyd's, 741 tons register, Capt. William •Hsson, having the greater part of her cargo en^a^ced, will sail as above on or about the 7th ■November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. Wor freisrht or naass ge apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents.



i *B&f&*_C!TEAM COMMUNICATION ]Ill|lfe^lO* BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ~3_s__b--- JE j B THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland — Friday, 2nd November, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 11 a.m. From Thames — Friday, tod November. 1 p.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permuting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. «=Qg^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auclv^and— Durham—Thursday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames— Durham —Friday, 2 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 8 p.m. Not responsible for good« or parcels put on • board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. *^^^.QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. ''The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. | Time Table. From Auckland— Durhti-m—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Coromn._del— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS, j ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA -ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform i Shippers that, I have a Large Stare, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to ' Store (Rent Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to \ Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, . Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. "!i^__ftvlB 1"^~^ W A l U X V' ' '*sgs^^ _iie s.s. TAM O" BHANTER will cave for Waiuktt us follows :— From Onehunga j From Waiuku t Nov. . Nov. I—Thursday, 1 p.m. I—Thursday. 5.30 p.m. 3—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 3—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. . Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Rhanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson a_& Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S.Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurat & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. JL. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. «SSjS|s^.V^ O R W A I U X U. lh©p.B. OKEGON Wih leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehungt,— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. s—Monday, i. 30 p.m. s—?."onday. 9 p.m. 7 —Wednesday, 8 a.m. 7 —Wednesday, 12 noon 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10 —Saturday, lpm. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. NOTICE.—The p.s. Oregon will not do her trip to Waiuku on Saturday, 3rd instant, as she will be laid up for painting. Smsrle Fares, 3s (3d ; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permittii-g Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Auction Mart will be attended to M. H". ROE. ,|g^^m I M E TABLE. *tea,,«^_3. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 7 a.m. Wednesday. 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, !>a.m. Calling at Waiheke on Mondays going down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Sing)© Fares, 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freiirht. 10s per ton. J. NICCOL. Master and Aaent. _r-_»a^ "VT OTICE TO WOOL JsgSp^^-^ SHIPPERS. 3aS£jl/Sgg^ As we are informed that reports ffi^a_Biiaggi_a are b e i n ~ industriously circulated to the effect that the Famenoth will be taken off the berth for London, we beg to state that this vessel has commenced to Load, and has secured the cargoes of the Vision. Energy, Blanche, Norval. Edith, and Wave of Life, besides some 3,000 packages of Gum and WooL Intending Shippers would consult their interests by comparing Rates of Freight. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ~KJ_ npHE s.s. "TAM 0' «if^r%£___^ J- SHANTER" will leave vTirffiriß^Kvs.Onehunga for Manukau Heads _MjWJM__r fand Whatipu Mills on THURS —aQBBaaaSHS DAY and FRIDAY, Ist and 2nd November, at 6 a.m. sharp. [Established 1858.] WJ. MARKS, 9 HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron 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. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. HIeTl l i c r house J. H E M U S. Private Board and Residence. East side of GREY-STREET, Auckland. LEX. K~E N N E D V, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Ali crt Hotel), 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 Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. __ _ _ __ _ _ o 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 jruaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on coat for cash- iUT ELBOUIINEUUP, 18 77. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £400; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-sti-eet, Melbourne. _ ING o COMMISSION AGENT, Seoktl and -street.



! TTfcYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1861.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and ; Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished. '. All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed_; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers dTed in any shade, and curled equal to new ; I Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves ! cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. j 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned o*" dyed in any I shape. All colours warranted fast. DGAR & 'OOMPANY, Wellesley-st. East. fIEKAP LEATHER AND BOOT \j WAREHOUSE, High-street. ! Leather and Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2a 6rl and 3s 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6d pair; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s 6d; Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d: ditto Elastic Sides, from 1 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, B_s 6d, and upwards ; ! Men's, Women's, and Children's Slippers, j various, from Is 6d to 4s 6d. I A. Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ] ceediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, Sec, , At HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—B.3o a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. ROU T. WC U L P A N~ c PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM. AND ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL a COLOUR, c& GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'! Turpentine, Colours, Yarniehes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato-' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glauses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glaas cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & Wl, QUMEN-BTRBKT. TR. G I L L M AN . & CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onkhunga, Begs to return his 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 T<ease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him i promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals win in future be received from the first English Whole s»le Houses, for cash. __ Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during_fche night^or on Sundays. W'THTcTcTc b"r~6 the its". SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office „ .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds TaJiow. Highest Price given,, Bonea purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. _ ______________ # BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fit.tinKs. &0.. &o. jfi E O R G E AXE RS, \yr Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WOHK3, Cash Buyers of Tallow. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's Bide on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. KewcaslS and Bay of Islands Coal. Aleo, Firewood (ect or uncut), at veaannablft rates. AY OT ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ON BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. _ __ _ ____ _ » Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. __r Shipping Supplied. *__ HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and. hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers oa application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE VICTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND. W TpHILLIPPS & QON, *HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS or th:_ LATEST DESIGNS. «_ NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, compriningf Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt, Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0.. Sec, Sec. 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, OTL, COLOUR, AND ©LASS MERCHANTS'} 95 & 97, Queen-street WANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queon-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auctland. Also, the same ia Boy's and Youths' sizes. TT> C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. REL AN D BROTHERS, 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. Wa: ouses*—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Counrr orders promptly executed. Goo'l -hipped to all the Colonies. cTbutchers, settlers, farm ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersi<—led aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and tm mediate cash remittances returned at satigfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannbrs and Leather Manufaotubejß-, Auckland.



Estate and Commission Agent, % X R. RANDERSON, & Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, g g Freehold, and other Property, 2 S Bought and Sold on . a g Commission- J* § —-^ — MORTGAGES, LOANS. SCC., <i pf arranged. g; H No Charge to Lender. 3 cs ~rr__ p § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _jg Auckland. W Land and Investment Agent. AKGANS! .AE6ANS! 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). TrXMTLYcTNi WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, ' '*' Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c., in endless variety. iSg" Agent: Auckland Eventnw Star. WI L X I N S & CO., boot and shoe manufacturers and importers, 42. Victoria-street, Auckland. PRICE Jmf LIST. Men's BJgoher Boots (own make) „ ..6 6 Men's EiS. Boots, from .. ..... ..8 6 Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 6 Ladies' Kid Boots, our own make, worth 16s. 6d .. .. 11 6 Ladies' Kid Elastic-side 6 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ..9 0 Ladies' Leather Lace Boot*?, Colonial-made 6 6 Ladies' Leather E.S. Boots, ~ ..9 6 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. ..66 Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladles' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. ..66 Children's Strong Lace Boots 3 6 Children's Kid E.S. Boots, from .. ..36 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from .. 6 0 Infants' Boots, from ..10 Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his Nkw Prkmjsks, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND 3^3 FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made apiftf Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES P'kJ. In every Branch at Lowest W^. < o f Auckland Prices! <^=^' the Trade. *** Stationery Departments—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. J3OOTS 1 JjJOOTS ! ! JOOOTS !! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. JD. Carter (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop ' Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that I by strict attention and civility to receive a share I of public patronage. D. C. trusts that hia old friends and customers will favour Mm with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit tho times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. $3L Note the Address— | m I^/ARTER, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONICS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TE. TUBR EL L, Jus., TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *** Address: Turrell's, Music Seller, Queen etreet. W" I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock or 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 hia well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. £S~ Goods forwarded to aDy part of the country. TfcXEW SUMMER GOODS. J3i J. M. McLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )('rhese~Goods NEW RUMMKR MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEVV SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap, Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(;cx:=c=::x2c=c Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. HW A I T E © WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. -JU" O T I C E. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Be? to inform the inhabitants of Ponconby and or I)edwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .— ---per Ib. Fore-quarters Mutton „....„ 2^d. ~ Legs and Loins . id, „ Boiling Beef, from ._... 3d. „ Roast Beef - id. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. „ , Chops and Sausages sd. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ " Lamb, fore-quarters 4d. „ Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters..6d. „ • Corned Be«f, 255. per IOOIbs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on i the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. G. S A N^ D E Sj o 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 Irom clients with accuracy and dispatch.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sxim o Money to Lend, in sums -of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interne—W. H. Con nell, 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, ShortWd-^treet. 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. MjLLINEEY ! JMILLINERY !! MRS. BUTTERWORTH, 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 1/1 L LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHEBS, PLUMES, Sxu. JM. ks. Butter w orth, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns op Every Description. QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLA2*D. PO T T E R. & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON BALE: Ex City of Auckland 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Beltnont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 15 cases Vinegar (^ isybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) a(? boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts i 5 caees Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F.Mustard IQO doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid i '10 barrels Currants 40 boxes Elemc Raisins r' 48 boxes Sultana RawiES V .400 boxes Figs . ..vj 24 doz. Neave's Food ""'IOO tins assorted Varnish V French Calf, Basils Mnntz Metfl.l and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrovrroot Paper, and Paper Begs Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c, &c. Seed "W" aeehouse, Nest Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with Mount Hobson Nursery, Remueiu, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collation of Flowering Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choioe, and Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at 55., 10s.. and 203. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. jj^sf- Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, nz& matures early, Bs. per buaheL Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. Address:-C. T. Wren, At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 15a. per doz. package included. HE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & f GENERAL STORE. To Suit the ±juix, Times. a. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ H> Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Price's) .. ■ .. ..10 „ Tallow Candles 0 6 „ Washing Soda 0 1J „ Large Bars Soap .. .. _ ..0 6,, Puddingßaisin3 .. .. ... ..07,, Currants 0 6. Baking Soda 0 6 „ Starch White or Blue) ... .. ..0 6,, These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial willprove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undesigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2J% discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. 53L Note address:— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affuxated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Heturl Master, ________ __ ______ MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. T^T OTICE (PF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he 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. rfiHE RETREAT, PARNELL. ; MISS ROBERTSHAW^S Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latiu, Drawing1, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 Is; Dancing, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. F" ISH E R AN D 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 Baoon. 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 vraited on in town or suburbs.



TOKN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Rime. CULTIVATED FARMS. 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. 3, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. RC. G R E~E N WOOD, o OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of HouseholrlFurniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. . Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House? ; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, sec: Hotels, Hove« Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers ker»t of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise | disposed ot"; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and H-'states undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—Queex and Siiortland-streets. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.: also, Laud, Houses, Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. ~O fX r\ \ Out-door Xi. \j. IXREENWOOD,/Auctioneer, CORNER OF QUE N & SHORTLAND-STREETS. HA SH T O N & SON, O HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. 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 Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomedVerandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with garden, stable, good well, &c. - PONSONBY ROAD: — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buiJdings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.-Laud at Helper's Creek, with large water frontage. . Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. | FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated a"d commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick.building adjoining, containing about 20, rooms; and four '■ houses in Eden Crescent, together with the ; land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-street. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—App'r *"o H. ASH ' ON & SON, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET:— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBUK.N. —Keyen roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSrf-STHEET, NMWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. 1 QUESN-STREET. — Large Store adjoining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three 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 both for sale and to let. , H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New»Zealand Insurance Buildings. W aikato Coal Company. k Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is pre-iared 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, 22/8 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. \* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. W AIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD 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 Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3l VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have ox Rand fob Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and 7lbs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. IJ3L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "®S Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. f\ N SAL E" Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special zJspo%ss&£s -A-ppointme Excellency^£^Si«<;>^^^^sl^''the Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employe^. The size and shape of customers' head, are taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Q.ueen-strcet, where this won derfully - designed " Conformateur" may be seen. In order to rendei his Stock the uost com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS o£ LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. occ. JUST OPtCNED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats.., > fashions, fee., &c. C3T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B. —Hats and Caps can be made to order ai a few hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, . JLL. I 1 ,64, Q.UEEN-STREWT W~ ~ F. W E B 8 T E X JLV« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER: US JUEBN-STKEET, AUCXXANTI. (Next the Usiion Bank).



Theatre Royal. Proprietor .. R, J. DeLias ENGAGEMENT Of the Charming Young Actress, MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! Who will appear THIS (Thursday) EVENING, In the Society Drama, in five acts, entitled, FROU FBOU ! FROU FROU ! FROUFROU! FROUFROU! FROU FROU! FROU FKOU! Gilbeste Miss M. L. Young. SATL'RDAY EVENING, INGOMAR ! ISGOMAR! Partsn'ia Miss M. L. Young. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, FRIDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER, at 7.30 p.m. Admwion :—ONE SHILLING. LECTURE by Mr. F. G. KWXInGTON, ON WILLIAM 111., KING OF ENGLAND. Chair taken by Rev. A. W. Webb. Musical Conductor: I.lr. C. Blomfield. Choir, "English■-Beauty." Syllabus :— History—Rule Brittania—England's Worthies —William's Birth a;icl ' :■.:■]:." Straggles—Louis XIV. invades Holland—William resolves to die in the last ditch—William's Courtship, Marriage, and -subsequent Flirtations with Elizabeth Villiers—How it all happened. Choir, "Bonnie Dundee,' "'Bark, how they ring." \ v Stuart TjTtußay—Britain's Agony—James 11. —Scottish Martyrs — Revolution — William's landing—Coronation—Ever memorable Siege of Londonderry—Death before'Surrender —Battle of Killiecrankie—State of Ireland—Remarkable Irish Conversions, c. g., Brass Kettles and Knockers turned into Coin of the Realm—Battle ot the :Boyne—Brilliant Charge .of the Irish Cavalry—William wounded—James IT. loses his appetite—Continental Wars— Wien'ccc Massacre —William's Death—God in History. A' U€BXAND AGmCULTUBALANI) ±3L. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIRST AN N UAL SHO W, To bs held on ' FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1577, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), AT ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE, Certificates ■will be offered for the following— • HORSES • SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY . PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be nia-^e on the Association's Printed Forms, to be had from Messrs Buck land, Hunter, and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. "A- UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND £k. ■ PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ' \ / The following Classes have been added to the list of awards: — Shorthorn 3-year-old Bulls and Heifers Grade-do. do. do. do. Hereford do. do. do. • Grade do. do. do. do. Draught Entire, foaled since August, 1874. *f*The time for receiving Entries has been ex tended to FRIDAY next, at 1 o'clock. All Ssock by rail or water ■will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on morning of the Show, but not otherwise. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. SOUTH 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, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head OfSce, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869.J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although ■ this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free Lifb Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to CHAS. G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. WAIKAWAU TIMBER" YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &-C., &C, &C. CHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning'in all ttsßranchks—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In ' surance Buildings. m H. H A L L & C 0., JL • HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE (Late Messrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE— 120 tons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sacks, and quarter-sa?ks 300 sacks OATS ISO „ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY m „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 24 „ BACON& HAMS. pi 0 R SALE (CHEAP), NEWCASTLE COALS, Ex ' Caberfeidh,' IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, ALONGSIDE OR DELIVERED. J. CRAIG, FORT-STEEET.