The Evening Star.

.Vol. Till ~E"a 2,381

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1877,

PRICE : ONE PEKrH*



"D EGU LA R MONTHLY IS^S^- -O.< STEAM COMMUNICATION "=S3SSas* 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 forJjydiiey and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agent 3. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 21,1877. TTNIOJM STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. ■ Steamship. Date of Sailing. L'rrsdn^ TaraxakiJ Thursday. Sth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wanaka.. Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. T.aupo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Well'ngton Wednes., 2lst, S.SOa.Ti. 7 a.m. Hawea ..I Tuesday, £7 ;h, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Waxaka . .|On arrival English Mai'.! — tPOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JNA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qijeen jMKET -Hawea ..j Thursday, loth, 4 p.m. — Taupo . ..Thursday, 29th, ip.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from QUEEN-STREET WHARF. RoTC'RDA.. Tuesday, 6th, 5 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 15th, 5 p.m.! — 'Tacpo Monday, 20th, 5 p.m.] — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — tss~ Cargo racist be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queenjmd West Queen-streets. TJTOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^^^^ JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booketl and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargro received after 4 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 B.s. ARGYLE will leave, every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. ICth November Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clorrk p.m. A. MaGRTCGOR. Manager. ta&ffi^ "[PARLIAMENTARY RATES ,|||||||||p JL TO RIVER HEAD. The p.s. CiTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at SINGUe Fa"RE 3of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leSviug Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «<&&^ Tsl 'R THE HOT SPRINGS, . JSslSgg-JL 1 MAHURAKGI, MATAEANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and *-3ararday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Ma.hxtp.angi. For Mahurangi every Thursday'and Saturday -•at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday ■and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaxa, Kav/au, 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 beard with ut a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to • J. CASEY & SON. •*Kkfes. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. 'FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY *Oaptain Rawson, wilf leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday ;andFrida7 nomings tide. Passen c^r ■• ieave Auckland, per. 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and "Cargo oi-i Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. -*&&fe^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM ■jlSliiSO RIVERHEAD TWICE -^^Ss? 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. .8. Gemini-3 p.m. S.s. Gggg- & QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The r.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calliner 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. agr This Service commences on MONDAY, th Ma7> J. CASEY & SON. i STEAV. NAVT _jfggg§g' Yt GATION & COAL'MLNJCNG q^SsrCOMPANY (LIMITED), TEVTE~TAELip! 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 8 a.m. _ Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ gCHERFF, Secretary. Foifertreet, 26th September. 1577. _——^ *~\ T> OAT TC I * SCREW STEAMER, Built in 1874. Carries alar& cargo O n lirfht dmigbt. and with small consuii^ on of £ueL For further particulars, ap^y £ r '_j4*3rgent. ~^~X~ TJ^OR LONDON Dli- CT k^^^^^^. The well-known clipper bar^



; «^3s^=^QTEAM COMMUNICATION jlllSSiß^iO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'S^^^STHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FAKQUHjiE, Master, will leave a3 under:— From Auckland— "Wednesday, 7th November, 3.30 p.m. Thursday, Bth November, i t>.m. Friday, 9th November, at 5.30 p in. Saturday, IStli November, 5 p.m. j From Thames— Wednesday. 7th November, at S a.m. Thursday. Bth November, 9 a.m. Friday, 9th November. 6.45 n.m. Saturday, 10th November, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. ,kagS^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. r-urham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Tuesday, 9 a.m. Durham—Tuesday. 9 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. Not responsible for good« or pare/Is put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. iggj|s^£!TEAM TO COROMANDEL. *" The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12no>n From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a. Large Sfcore, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capab'e 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. <ej|ki|^\^ O X' W A I U X U. §J> Thep.s. OREGON VFili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 7—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 7—Wednesday, 12 noon 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10—Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE. ■S&gfe^Tp ° R WAIUKU. "^^^^' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku i Nov. Nov. 6—Tuesday, 6 a.m. 6—Tuesday, 8 p.m. B—Thursday, 7Asja,.m. B—Thursday. 12 noon 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10—Saturday, 1 p.nn For iUanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on . Friday, at 8 a.m. R-duccd Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to I Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 33 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ! Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ' Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents I Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co.. will meet with cronrnt.disnatoh. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onehunga or Newmarket. J§~ CjPECIALTY m- WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "S3 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 bemg cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own invention for saving time. OALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. CLARKSO.N & CO., who are leaving the Province, Will give their old friends and the public an opportunity to refit at Low PuiCES, for a period of Fourteen Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Auction. It is respectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland business. sa, The Sale is Now ox. CLARKSON & CO , 198, Queen-street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description aad 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 Sec. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869.J NEW ZE A LAND 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 Lifk Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establisnment 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. BEjLL , General Agent fpr New Zealand. Boots i Boots i \ Boots i< > dissolution of partnership. D. N. 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 by strict attention and ci vilify 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 the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. »~, ITWJ.JS the Address— D* ]N". Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING H O U S B, i 1 Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, 1 1 HAMILTON WEST. j T: j Vi-Wer to meet, a ;ucl? r'e.'t requirement ef j I the :v~to Hamilton. J.-G-. J..<o\'S >.v has opened i arrival Tra.re.l|£«s zceiifed a.t taxytliuuro^ : tion. CBteamer. Comfortable accommoda •=!S moderate.



DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established IS6IJ Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in j cnlour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and J Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished : All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned, and hot pressed ; Children's I)resses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lne<? Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed ; Feathers d*edin any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned -^ dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. .Ejdgar & 'Company, "Weli/esley-st. East. CHTCAP LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, HIGH-STREET. j Leather and Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Kates for Cash- BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3s 6cl pair; Women's Walking and Hou3e Boots, both kinds, 3s 61 pair; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s 6d ; Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d; ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, 8s 6d, and upwards; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, ! various, from Is 6d to 4s 6d. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c , At HIGH-STREET. (Hours: —8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R O U T. ~C If L P A N" s PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN" TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • 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, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fc S7, QUKEN-STRKET. TR. G I L L M AN. c CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehu><ga, 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 largclv increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business 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 the night, or on Sundays. a rnlTcTk brothers] SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by. Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fminsfg. Sea.. &.o. £ O R G E A~iriD RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JAMES BUTC H~ ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supnlied. Newceslf and Bay of Islands Coal. Alao, Firewood (cut or nncnt), at roanormble rates. AY OF ISLANDS COA L. • . £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT o?; BREAKWATER IiOAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. d^i ~ It. M c N A B~ \JT© Wholesale and Retail TAM IL V GROU ER, 30, Q LJEEN -S I'HE ET. SSr Shipping Supplied, fa 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 sr>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 on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. X^T pfIILLIPPS & DON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of P APERH AN GINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. US, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Motfcos, Texts, &c. Gilt,-Stained, and Veneered Frame and- Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &.\, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS! 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET IRELAND 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. War onses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Couvut orders promptly executed. Good* shipped to all. the Colonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS. FARM JL KRS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned tire Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and mi mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory ratea. IRELAND BROS., Tannpbs and Leather Mant7FAotuheb3, Auckland. x> c~ z a: r k; SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. BE E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and # Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and'the public th<irrh' J.ir3iave Removed i.) tho BEtflllVJS, jis aßove, Beet Material used. Good Fit "WaiTanted; Rc—GaiiLiib .trices. JjjLELDRUM & kSON, Bhortland-street.



Estate, and Commission Agent, t 1" 11. RANDERSON, t 3 BINK AND INSUR4NCT! StIARES, § Gold Mining Shares, 2 g Freehold, and other Property, > 2 Bought and Sold on 2 js Commission. r3 MORTGAGES,"~LOANS. &C, <j X ' arranged. g No Charge_to Lender. d § Office: 14, Insm-ance Buildings, o _p Auckland. w Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S ! ORGANS! 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). "j^f "E W S U M M~E R GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES X^hese^Goods NEW SUMMER MILLIMKRY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)! will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Ife^rsc^ xr^^c Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLiacWan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will bo allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. Hw ~K i f c" • WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. ha 3 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 STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. —____ The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. BF. WE B STE R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: '13 JCTBEN-STKEKT, AUCKLAND. 'NBirt t.h« TTnlon Ttnnkl. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh I Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEIs, 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. W" IT L I A M M O R G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1£65.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-clas3 t-'tock of Ladies' and Gents' KHing Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle CJoths, 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. SSS Goods forwarded to any part of the count ry. XT AMILTO N~ WAIK AT O. 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. 123" Agent: Auckland Evening Star. JCT RE S H SHIPMENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, . VICTORIA-STREET, t^, four doors from the union bank. [Established 18587] WJ, M ARKS, « HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FHTER, 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, Jind at Lowest Remunerative Prices- EDWIN A~IT~G ER. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _o O — FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made amS&» Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES S^EH In every Branch at Lowest Po^ O f 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. AL EX. KENNED V, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Alt crt Hotel), QUEEN-STREifiT. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will te glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses oarefully fitted. L O V E T f, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strljut. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of Englanl, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrink before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. ~G. S~a; N I) E~ ~S, 9 SURVEYOE, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. »An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. xn k i *r~ g JP * COMMISSION AGENT, @g SHORTIAyu-aTBEBT. -\WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, W CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR. ■ "Has on HMrariKD to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PixK, specially yrcyc red £ov CeSias , aiiti hlooiing, at low Rate& Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c.i &c, &c •



MONEY TO LENT), on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up ward 8, at very lo vv interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY,j3oIicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class froe^ hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rusoell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. "Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-strcet. next the Post-office. _ "PjT O T I C E. MESSES. TUFF & CO. . Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, 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 „ 2Jd. ~ Legs and Loins dd. ~ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef M. „ PrimeCutßeef 3d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. ~ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Gd. L&mb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. T> O T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags "VV. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Why brow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F.Mustard 190 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currant 3 40 boxes Eleme Kaisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 21 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, £ and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon _ Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, &c, &c. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large «nd superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Tußyjxo in alt. its Branches. —Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rotes. 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. THE /CHEAPEST TXOUSE \J ■ XX i NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OP DKAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-KOOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS ! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns of LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Cabpet). MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES. a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the JPeriodi This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elogant; it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin,' and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in- White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WIHSS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERtfRS, & CARPET WAR IiHOUSE MEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents for the GROVER & BAKER SEWING-MACHINES ■VLJT O N U M E N T A L. " JAMES H~ BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co., in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness ana dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. E^ery kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. ;'*„''. <2T Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel,



JOHN Qj ■OPP" ET, 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, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER' 3 WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the- Booking of Passengers RC. GREENWOOD, 9 OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION' AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, ov elsewhere, with prompt settlements of ail 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, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Lind, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kent of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or ocherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and R'statcs undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office .-—Queen and Sitortland-streets. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also. Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. RP C< I Out-door • \J> vXREENWOOD, j"Auctioneer, CORNER OF QUE N & SHORTLAND STREETS. HASHTON & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Ijtsueance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. EP3OM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehnnga. 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-womed Verandah 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-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—3I acres of Land .on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger'a 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 allotuient in bhort-street. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apply to ■ H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residence-, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBUKN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and iank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREST, NMVVTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET, — Large Store adioining Messr3. 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 anel to let. H. ASHTOX & SON, House, Land, and Estats Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. AIKATO (_vOAL IyOMPANY. 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. Conmany'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 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 125.6 d. 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. 0 N SALE" Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREKT. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Si3>l & Fenton), By Special "^^^s^S^j Appointme Excellency*<sO»»#*iiSs£2£j)rthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch ofthe business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size, and shape of customers' head are taken with uni'ailincr accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 61, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Conformateur " may be seen. In order to render his Stock the i.iost com plete in the colony, "W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPM XN T S o£ LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. a.c. JUST OPiONED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;'' a case of Superior French Felt Hats.-. ~ > fashions, &c, &c. SijT Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, . -tL. X 64, QUEEN-STREET. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, -• And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGT ON B R O S. Havk Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. • Oats and Maize; crushed • ■;<■ ; - - - Rice, Pepper, &n., ground. C1 H AS. L A V ETL J B/ULLDEII ANIJ roNTHA-QTOtt, KYBER Pabk. ; Timber and Shingles for Sale." Estimates given for Town and Country work.



Theatre <^,«gkms Royal. Proprietor .. '-^^S^^^^^i^ R. J. DELIAS THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING NOV. 6, LAST FOUR NIGHTS" OF THE ENGAGEMENT OF MISS MARY L. YOUNG! FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY, Sir Lytton Bulwer's Fine Play, .in 5 acts, THE LADY OF LYONS 1 THE LADY OF LYONS ! THE AADY OF LYONS ! PAULINE. PAD LINK, PAULINE, MISS M. L. YOUNG ! MISS M. L. YOUNG ! MISS M. 1. YOUNG f Pricks ok .Admissiox :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stai]s,'2s 6d ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Qucen-sUvot, whore seats can bo secured. Carriages may he ordered for 10.45 |^DDFELLOV> rS'DEMONSTRATION, Under the Patronage of the District Opficj^rs. to cklbbratlTtlie unfurling of Tire NEW BANNERS OP THE FOUNTAIN OF FFtIEND^HIP AND GOOD INTENT LODGES, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1577. Proces^iox will leave Queen-street at 9.30 a.m. Members of all Lodges in the District are invited to attend. DINNER at the Oook-sti\?ct Kail, at 0 o'clock. BALL at the Lome-street Hall, at 9 o'olock. P.P.G.M. T. Cole, M.C. Double Tickets, 7s. Cd. OWEN MAHON, Secretary Demonstration Committee. fO~ OBSON BAND. CHORAL HALL. CONCERT AND BALL, THURSDAY, Nov. 8, Under the Patronage of Major Ltjsk, Com manding the Auckland District; Oaptain Isaacs, Cavalry Captain Burns, Artillery Captain Anderson, Engineers Captain Derrom, Victorias • Captain Mowbray, Scottish Captain Morrow, No. 3 Co. Captain Dignan, Hobsons Captain Le Koy, Naval Brigade Who have kindly consented to their respective corps attending in uniform. Double Ticket (to admit lady and gentleman only), is. ; Single Ticket, 2s. 6d.; obtainable from Messr3. Callnan and Geary, Queen-stveet; Mr. Flynn, stationer, Wellesley-stieet; Gover nor Browne Hotel, Hob3on-street; Mr. Yates. Parnell; Mr. Little, Thistle Hotel; the Secre taries ef the various Volunteer Com panics; and from any member of the Hobson Company. Doors open at 7.15 ; Overture nt 8 o'clock. J. CHRISTOPHER. Secretary. THE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit the ovix. Times. Splendid White Sugar".. .. .. oof ft ' Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Prico's) 10,, Tallow Candles ..0 6,, Washing Soda 0 1£ ~ Large Bars Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, 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 will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2J% discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. S3L Note address: — F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE "TOT" I L L SHORTLY APPEAR, FBENhCH & CO.'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NEW SEASON'S TEAS,. AND GENERAL GROCERIES. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. {Affiliated to thb UNrvERSFrr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October, FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. D U C A T r~b~"N~A 7 , MRS. RUSHBROOK (form— - of W>l!®s2o • and Hobson-streets), begs to i:if-»-:u her i'rien.'.a and the inhabitants of A'lcklaxtd. thtfc s- v is prepared to receive a limitc : liumboF m ittie Girls as Boarders, at hxc c i .• .-.• "lesidence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms niadcrato ana id elusive. IVT O TIC E O F ; JR"E MOV AL. Mr. FERDINAND PiSLTZEIR, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and ths general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-soreet, 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. mhFreteeat, 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, Latin, Drawing, 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. Original blue postboarding VJ? HOUSE and RESTAURANT : VICTORIA-STREET BAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort will be RE-OPENKD TO-MORROW (Saturday). New and substantial Premises have been erected. regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.8.~A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. ... , : ' ' CHARLES YEITXL GKASS FOJtt THIS CUTTING.—A magnificent lot of Cow-feed (Lucerne) may be had for Ike mowing.—Apply to W.8., at this office.