The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-Fo. 3,408.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 187 T.

PRICE : OIVE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM *^^g& gHIp COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearrorne, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES DAY, December 19, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «_^_T)E6ULA_ MONTHLY JSBsE§S£ MAj STEAM-COMMUNICATION ■ass-as 3" between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 24th of December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 27, 1877. gTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Well'ngton Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, ISth, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m.. Well'ngton Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY' BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen orßEET Wharf. Hawea .. Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 10th, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 17ch, 5 p.m. — Wanaka .. Tiiesday, 25th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. — I «~' Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and "West Queen-streets. «_a_t_s^ <PIHRISTMAS EXCURSION IglSfeSW TO THE WEST COAST ■«£33-__H* SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAWEA Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, tho 13th December, calling at Tauranga (14th), Poverty Bay (loth). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY", 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence sbe will proceed rip Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 48 hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and will cave for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthing List will, be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, a3 the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. A UCKLAND STEAM 3§||g§|_;i^_ PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. SOUTHERN CROSS Will teave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on TUESDAY next, 11th Dec., at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager ______^ "OARLIAMINTARY rates _||lS_fe JL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fa^es of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. <teK_*§^ -_jl >R THE HOT SPRINGS, _U MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *gsa£S3Si'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBAINK, 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-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, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with tit a shipping note. For freight or passage applr^.^ & SQN> ,S___fa^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM 2||3|||;E3 RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .8. Gemini-3 p.m. S.s. G™- &.^ ,sS3>-^ C_TEAM ON THE KAIPARA J||||_p>-0 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, r _ TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. T_l6 8 3 MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. _, Passem-jr; leave Auckland, per LIIjY, on Mondavs'acd Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ov Holidays »»ygJgsr V & SON) Ked Office. Wharf. *£ig__^ -\\rAJKATO STEAM JSA'/I -jiSiSIIS r¥ GATION & COAL MINING "SSSSSa--COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE i Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 P-m. ■**■„„„„„ Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. „ ' Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fares :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, to.^^ SCHERFF , Secretary. Fort-wtrftflt. 15th November. 1577. ~K_i T7V O R S A L E, I^^^^^. A SCREW STEAMER, ■™™__s__ 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light ■draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent: "7



.^w^ XflOR LONDON DIRECT. B_t||_*_l_li_r Tlie on^y regular trader and gsKrr-_K~inTi_ favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. rjw^ ICIEST SHIP FOR LON- Tne magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercarrfo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied -with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called • to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. November 21,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arransred at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO.,') Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw, Savill CRUrCKSHANK&Co.J and Co. «gu&g^O TEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 33. 6d. and os. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight Durham—Monday, 2 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 5 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. Durham—Sunday, 9 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday. 1 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. ' nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS. Agent. COMMUNICATION Jl_i§g_;kJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "S^SS^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Saturday, Bth December, 1.30 p.m. Monday, 10th December, 5 p.m. Tuesday. 11th December. 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. 12th December, 7 p.m. From Thames- Monday, 10th December. 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, 11th December. 10 a.m. Wednesday, 12th December, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. RUSSELL, WANGA i^^^A 1 ROA, AND MANGONUI. ■«u_SE^_^J___3__^ ___ 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 cargo received after 1 p.m— strictly 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 s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY' Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY ' OF PLENTY" PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 10th December Friday, 11th December Wednesday, 19th December Monday. 21th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Manaaer. ,^ W A I U X U. *«£ss§sl3? The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 11—Tuesday, 9 a.m. 11—Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. 13—Thursday, 11 a.m. 13—Thursday, 3.30 p.m. 15—Saturday, 12 noon 15—Saturday, 4.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter 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 and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. (STtef^-jsn OR WAIUKU. '^^zßex? The p #g _ OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. 10—Monday. 8 a.m. 10-Monday, 12 noon 12—Wednes., 9.45 am. 12—Wednesday, 2 p.m. 15—Saturday, 12 noon 15—Saturday, 4 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mi Us - at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permittang Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbir.B Auction Mart will be attended to _,__ M. H. ROE. '^j^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 ior Port Albert on Mondays. ,-w_tA . ~ gar This Service commences on MONDAY, th May* J. CASEY & SON. «i % XpXCURSION to WAIWERA I_S_£^>____ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. __ CASEY & SQy . _^--a*^ QTEAM TO THE WADE Jggggl* JO AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. 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 Ceding and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, JE£quse.. Blocks ,



I Boots i Boots ii Boots mi DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit tbe times. every description- op Gentlemen's, J&f. BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _<^__j Children's _I_PW made to order. _3_ Note the Address— D. N. CARTE R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. WA RNO OK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURER S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bone b purchased J om £5 to £5 per ton. WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.1 W.M. offers for public selection a New and , First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order;— Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. _§** Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COHURG-STREE'r, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. Ec 1 1 V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and # Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Be3t Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. M. ELD RUM & OON, Shortland-street In~D~ W IN AUGER, _ BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND 3003 FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made mSfa-a Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES WW* In every Branch at Lowest ®^*- of Auckland Prices! ~~°° "~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept, Agent for the EVENING Star. E AUGER. PARNELL. im I S II E R AND C 0., __? Wholesale, Skipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry cf all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to ail parts of the colony upon receipt, of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. _n h a~s: L~\A~ V E R, Vy BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyuer jJPahk. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. W ° T l ° Ef CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHJMOND AND WELLESLE--STREET EAST. [Established a.d. ISG4.J W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during tho past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of tbe very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wcllesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovator in Auckland. ' W. EDGAR. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S E R Vs T =S T "A Nl A YTHE TEST C L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET, NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' his Stock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed drawing as /CROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PRICES forthe MILLION. TROUSERS, from 4/11 MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1/11 (extra big sizes) Xjxx. COLLARS, per box, from I a GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will rail upon their old friend LEVY, and he guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. m The Old Address : IV/|rONSTER "m/FART, "210, QUEEN : STREET, V. Opposite iic Arthur.&-Co.'sHuildings.



Estate and Commission Agent. |" V & RANDERSON, _ a _l « -X- § S Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares, g a Freehold, and other Property, 5 5 Bought and Sold on H 55 Commission. .T 3 MOETGAGEsfLOAIfe. &C., <5 pi- arranged. __ k No Charge to Lender. d y _TT > § Office: 1-1, Insurance Buildings, d _pq Auckland. j_ Land and Investment Agent. AR6ANSI AR6ANS! ' MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Nest to Bank of New Zealand). T£f TW SUMME R GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 21S, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER 110 SIE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(;=;:=:2Ss£sCst=: 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. TV/T R. T. T R A F _ O R D, SURGEON *ag___SH__, Wakepield- DENTIST, OTff^PPi STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtlflolal Toeth (from One to a Fnll Set) AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. O E L L^ I N^ G O F F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew & Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A SpEcl AL T V £ST WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES, "©a There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete -with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-PAD Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own p yen tion for saving time. TAMES BUTCHER, Pj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at, reHßOiisble rates. ERC HA N TS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, .to suit requirement. Magazines,' Music, and other Works bound in an v styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyn dli am -utr eet. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, direct from thk United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC DM TmiJS., QR.-C ASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. __. Sole Agents for Auckland— L. P. NATHAN &^CO. JOHN K. SMITH, BUTCHER, PARNELL, HAS REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES ADJOINING THE " BARREL." J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to _ars;e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— Legs of Mutton, Id. per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton, 2_d. per lb. Loins Mutton, 3.d- to Id. per lb. Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. Clo th i n Gr MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $3L Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT we have Boys' Suitg, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, Queen-street. B 1 SHIRTS, 158 Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed, CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. , Is. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. •* QARGO & QUEEN-STREET, Next 7E, ,SYAT.E£Si .Qqjsfegtioner.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. IV/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o JLvjL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—W. H. Con nell, Vidcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. IyfONEY TO LEND in large or small -ivJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "m/TONEY TO LEND, in large or small XvJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor. Vulcan Lane. T^E MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. _t/VOO WORTH or JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY !! ! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goods, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. EVERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE A GIFT. come early and make your selection. This Only is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my " Annual New Year's Art Union" being put a stop 1 o, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON. Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY! What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for £1. ' F, H. LEWISSON. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 203., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. F. H. LEWISSON. An ENGAGEMENT RING for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE.—The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this !—There is no waiting for your Gift, it is given at the same time you make your purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they are all to be given away. This is Genuine. To convince yourselves, give it a trial. Fo BL I_E WESSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN -S TREE T. AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) B~ S X 1 N N E R, « BUILDER. CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. fro. GR. M c N AB, 'o Wholesale and Retail FAM IL V GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. SST Shipping Supplied. "SJi T3 CLARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. 7^ E O R G E AXE RS, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ~\%T PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL T T « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glased Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefull packed.—flo _ 97. QUEEN-STREET. XTEVV ZEALAND LFAD AND GAL i_l VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on H.and for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 1, 5, 6 and 7!bs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, Sec, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized Iron. IJ_, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "&_ Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. Dutch Che,e sc. JUST LANDED, Ex' Otaki,' TJW E N T,Y -FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, „ I.NSC L AITTS^RTmeTBjE L FA S T BACON. F. H m™ & _BEOTHERPROVISION8 EOTHER PROVISION FACTORS, THE 1 POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. CHRISTMAS TkTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! ±1 GIFTS.! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAED WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, at EDWARD WAYTE'S, .•..:; __. .. : :-j :. o;:aoiu QUEEN-STREET



XOHN Q O P _* E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, CwTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. HOTEL For Salo near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildinsrs, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei. Market. FOR SALE, a Comfortable .-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, Sec, Sec Price £125. FOR SALE," a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a frood view, allotment 33 by 100, doublfl verandah, good garden, fruit trees, Sec. Sec No. 21. Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhonse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business. Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Hail way Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 room?', orchard worth £20 per annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, £ cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. H^~ ASHTO N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. HEPBURN-STRE (ST.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. RICHMOND.—A neat Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with out-buildings, and about 3 acred of land. The Cottage is well finished, and in good order, with nice garden; about half-an hour's walk from town. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Albert-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &n., situated on the road to Onehunga. Tho House is well budt 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-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildinss, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North rihore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NuiWTON.-Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining 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 botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON Se SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT o>r BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON. Manager. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prenared to sunply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. %* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Ovders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldsos, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE,. Agent. 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. JST E■ w Season's Teas " THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ _J tb. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $'lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ lb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 _i lb. On Parcels of Gibs, a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 © lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR,, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN ■ STREET, AUCKLAND Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET. Grahamstown. HAVING succeeded in pleasing th Billiard-players of Auckland for twelv months, I have determined to give them atrea and have sent to Alcock fear his "Exhibitic ' Table," with fittings. It wfll cost £300; but i we have never seen one in New Zealand, I ho_ it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STjREET.



[ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton. Waikato, 3rd December, 1577. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in theJWai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage, " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here,- and at that shop you can get an v amount of those things just as chean as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify ;iiat the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. •T. TREWHEELLAE,- BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND PRU-T DFPOT, HAMILTON, WE S T, Waikato. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port 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 Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION-OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1569.J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Lif Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was- the flrst to free Lipm Assurance from- the harassing restrictions which till its establisnment in 1569, and or some time after,, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible, from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on 'application to WM. TRIMBLE, Travelling. Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. USTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VI 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 new Life Offices recenily estabiishsd in the Australian Colonies.. The public are requested to note that the- Australian Mutual Provident Society ia the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Lire Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. ' £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,0u0,000. The New business for the year 1876 was -1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, 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 "Whangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY ' Orders Cut avith Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November.. 1877. A MERICAN "SEWING MACHINES. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. _Reduce_ Pbige List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM] Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of\Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only praetica Low-price Look-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. _£.___ UNEQUALLED MACHINE use 3 a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Rufiies, Hemstitch,.and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, L__en, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessity for us ro enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is -furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box .. - £i os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key &7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them fop. five _______IEKS Where the. genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHlNES,v3tamped with our name, are not. i procurable, we will send them direct, to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole . Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimen?-,, and Tuition free of cha" ge J. V. BREDA,. Sho.- -tland-sCrcet. 13 OUYEE, L, CILLET & CCL COGNAC. • TRADE ts*/^'^*"" MARK. [[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BEOTHBRS, AUCKLAND*. Have secured the AGENCY for thi3 Celebrated, i BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdda.._Quarter casks. Cases. «nd TmneriaT flasks. 'c TACETsON'S PMVAT_rBOARDING c *J HOUSE ■*» Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, m HAMILTON WEST. is . ?e in order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jacb:son has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. C—&rge_3jmoderate.