The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII. -No 2,138.

AUCKLAND, KZ., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-gtafr^T'-ACIFIC MAIL STEAM -^SS& smp COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron ScreAA Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, 11. D. Earhorn, Commander, will leave Sydney on the 12th instant, leaA*ing Auckland about the 16th instant, for the above ports, carrying H.B, M.'s Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «£__.__=?__ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM _fH_g|g' \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WED LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—January 1877. _ . § . 9 or. _ _ r. fi a _ . S •< . ? r~\ * *$, A & . "3 «_ . 70 as sis i 2 p ~h c-i J BI ? FH E-i P. I? fh P iSun. Wed Mon Fri. Tue. Sat. X 1 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. W "» — — 1_ 17 22 26 30 3 fi ' 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 **' la. m. a. m. p. m. p. m. a. m. non. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on SUNDAY, January 14, at 9 a.m s__ Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS Avill be issued to ports within the Colony at winch the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agent 3. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -_«kfe^ CJTEAM TO SYDNEY FROM MANUKAU. The Union Steamship Company will despatch the new and poAverful s.s. ROTORUA, 1 00 tons, 200 horse power, from the G_eh___a Wiiarf oil TUESDAY, 16th January, at 10 a.m. Passeus-crs by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. «££&_&=___QTEAM COMMUNICATION •_ti!_-_rffe£ O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <t^^SEE9i,HE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Far .uiiar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. From Thames: Thursday, 4.30 p,»n Friday, 4.30 p.m." Faros: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting, a. mcgregor, Agent. <S£&fe^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION _g|ll^.v3 AVITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. «KJ_&__^T7_7"aikato steam navi 3^___T__' H GATION & COAL MINING "affi^ra-^ JOMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer BLUENOSE Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Loaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, January 6,1877. TABLE. *«.___«*. _ TRANsIT _ LeaA*e Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday. 12 noon Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. W A I U X U. ■3_s»gg^- The s#g _ TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as foUows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku Wednesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. 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. Hurat & Co., will meet Avith prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onshnnsa or Newmarket. <^^"POR COROMANDEL. t*~-!£*^B-' Tj,^- g __ __rq.yle will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, 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 cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land MangaAvai Passengers). The S.S. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should Bufflcient inducement otter, and connecting Avith the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY r PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. »• _ i |^UTTER 'VINCENT., FOR SALE, the Avell - known j __§__£»*£« fast sadingtradinK cutter Vincent, ■____________■ go ijons rea i s ter. Has good carry- \ ing capacity on light draught of water. Is in J first-class order, and unusually well found. | For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. I W E R A, V f HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the Owners _f the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey pasxengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a.Return Ticket, and the Manager of tho Hotel ha_ Rsuuced the Charge for Board, including Baths, ToAvels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10a. for Second-olass, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The UtPPiuiii1 will leave every Saturday at 8 p.m,. and j«i.i-ra. <*j Auckland su J^ll-pas* 0 ft-sa. t» ** _4<&ftj. 6,



I csa__£___ |L> EGUL Alt MOJNTIiL V Jl3_|bl^JL\j STEAM COMMUNICATION *-EKa3SaS£?BETAVEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 20th February. j She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. ' , For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., j Agentft, I 16, Queen-street, j Auckland, Bth January, 1876. j ,X3S^V 13ARQUE 'MENDOZA,' iH^v*^ -O CAPT. HOWIESON, from ! _^|^^^LONDON. J ___________ jjl Claims against this Vessel , ' on account of Inward Cargo must be rendered . j in duplicate at our Office before noon of Thurs- I day, the 11th instant, or they cannot be recog -1 nised. I CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 9. 1877. _<-*->_ T7IOR GISBORNE AND JJ NAPIER. B^Mj&ligßi^ The clipper schooner OPOTIKI, 10 tons, Captain W. Harris, will leave for the aboA-e ports on or about THURSDA\ next, 11th instant. : For freight or passage apply to ._. i OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. __2hJ2__ "ITIIRST SHIP FOR LON ,gf||p£V JD DON DIRECT. '■ _s______JeT The favourite Al Clipper ______S_B_____ ghip j CITY OF AUCKLAND. . To sail on SATURDAY, the 13th instant. Shippers are requested to pass Entries, and present Bills of Lading for signature, at once. Balance of Passage Money are payable before noon on Wednesday, the 10th instant, after Avhich time no passages can be engaged. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. j ___" I "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP j Jji PING CO.'S LINE. J LON-FoN DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. The iron barquo I LOCH URR, 100 Al, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, now daily expected from London, Avill sail as above shortly after arrival. Fov I'rei.cht or passage apply to I NEAV ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. I (LIMITED), Agents. _s_4v_ HP HE Brigantine FLIRT, "!r___!4 -*- 1(W tons" register, John #^r*§_i§^- McKenzie, Master, is a Regular .Jsi____i£*^ Trader between AL CKLAND and ==3Shr_s____ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIE. Ancltland. FVhnmry 15. 187fi. *3_i^^ "OOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _|ig!J^> SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, sarai'_AWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTLR^NK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. 1 From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and I Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every ■ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. i " Mahurangi. I For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday ! at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Frl_«_ _fc 10 a.m., w„t>_ tidoa will _]IOW. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &"., ovory Tuesday «.t 11«__. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. «Bi&_^ TlrlE WAIUKU MAIL __P_g__t ' STEAMER "zssmsgser OREGON Will leave Onehunga for Waiuku as under :-— Wednesday, 12 noon Saturdajr, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads:—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left atSibbin's Auction Mart AAdll be attended to. M. H. ROE. _3_-jW "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J|b§S_^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■E___3____i Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return sldps to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particidars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j ■ ra^aT nVTEW ZEALAND SHIP JSgS&S^. -Ll PING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street Avithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— i Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA, 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade betAVeen tho United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and aU cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas* tors. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony Avith strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for. the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office) Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. _AUCKLAND BRANCH-93,_Queen-str_EeT, "PIORLONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation.. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. II >f R.~~M~AIDEN-S~ 'BUS" between __t_L AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows ;— /_._<) a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-, 2 p.m. 2.45 p.ro 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.ro 5 p.m. _fi._Sp.nr> 16.n0 p.m. ■ M~"rTFAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Prrvy Boxes, Cesspits, etc is prepared to attend punctually la all requests regarding the above. Pers-ins desiring to have the said places attended to, cither AA'eekly. fortnightly, or other '• wir.?>, oae have the samo done by leaving a notice, . ©st_.r verlwl op Wii. tea } with t^e inspector et



/GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zino Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed aU his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Wateravokks, wellesley-street, Auckland. miMBER i TIMBER! TIMBER ! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at loAvest rates; and a good, lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. £_r Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Glrooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. JjjT E W jp ATTE RN S /_!_ PAPERHANGINGS, 'wH_P M — Jill Just OpENED 33El»iV____2*—2^ Ex ' City oe Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced trices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White Varnishes, Sec, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. r Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu acturers. Samples and drawings on view at our CVarehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. C"" HEAP RRAPER V STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling OiF, neither Selling under Cost, .ut I havo several lines bought much under value, which I am oi.erint, at very low prices, x> give the public the benefit. In Flo Avers, Ribbons, Genoral Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from Js. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' md Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE. T>ONES 1 BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower _ueen-strcet, by _■ „S .1. tiUl'fKl'. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CUOMBIH'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, _t moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken i nfttan ten eoi.sly. L. P-0 S S E N I S X I E, • Empfiehlt slch scincn Landsleutcn Yon S. K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider und Tuchhandler, vcrspricht relle Bedienung und billigo Preise.—Ecke yon Shortland und Queen treets. \TOTICE OF REMOVAL. The office of Mr. Macicechnie, Solicitor, to Shortland-street, adjoining business premises of BroAvn, Campbell and Co. _ ■J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. H A TI_INS fiEGs To Announce tiiaT iiE m- II A S R__MOV__DN"®S TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible, His New Shop shall always be known aa The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all hia old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS. p I A i 0 ! P T~A~~N O ! ' MR. H. ROWE begs to inform the Ladies and ' Gentlemen of Auckland that be gives Lessons oh ' the Piano at „1 la. a quarter (one lesson a week), ' either at, the pupils' homes or at at his private residence, Mrs. Dcane's, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's, Esq. gHORTLY !-0 N E SHILLINGI A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNET 3. By John Blaokman. ]M~ R. T. TRA FF 0 R~D. t, J'WSF'P^ -, _f2S__^> Wake„iei_> »BNT IS T, §gg|| STREET. Teotb, extracted without Pain by Dr, Clover's Patent Osjda Gt6& &sms£ 3tot_ S#» 9m &9> P)*U Set.* j



/CANTERBURY GHEESE Arrived Per Kenilworth: 124 GHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. mEA&m E A S. .Tlli_ A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, Ex ' Tamaya,' <_. London. T. H. HALL & CG. a HEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C 0. f\ N S A L E , ARRIVED, Ex - Matchless' © DUnedin : OATS BRAN OATMEAL j FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HALL & CO. 28th December, 1876. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 10 OASES AttRIVED PER IIAAVEA. T, 11. HALL & CO. A R R ~I V E D. Per ''Fairlic,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, Highj_j_roct. MONEY~ to LEND on hrst-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, ghm .land-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment Marchioness Ladysbip _e>3Jef^t4-»*so___* Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. bt,„. i. :-fv.iu„e i„ulies or __ucKiaim and its v-cihity that she has just received, ex Aternyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattcens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. JR U S S EL L"^ • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON -STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. RO B E R T P E N N E V, CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. Charges Reasonable. HP I M B ~E R. ROBERT BArTIEY having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and Others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. | N. B.—Orders from the country will be deli vered and stowed into tho Railway Trucks if required. October 10, 1876. * JN O. C. C L 0 U G H, MECHANIST. MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Khitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and f.eneral Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c., &c. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. "XTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, jLI AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCEjjiES^ FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. | £__ W. SPRAGG & CO,, CoßNfflß of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Qtr__y^Tß__j_, -Xt Q T ~ 1 '. C T_. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N7B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed* Depot will receive prompt attention. "V'EWCASTLE'COAL J_T .AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. ~ P. CLARK, ______ _____ Wharf, Onehunga. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeee and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato, Address in Auckland :—William Coleman. Wso.. SniinHor. vnl.tßU Lan*.. J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, cornqr or Turner-street. g P E C IA L N O TIC E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the W<ukato can l-eh'upon them beitiK forwarded wi Ji dianatoh by Early Tram, thence per Coach, by Uupk/ns; at tho ofUco of ' JOHN SOPPBT, 4



f\ N » A L E 59 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparllla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, by the UNDERSIGNED: Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &o.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keiller and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, £ and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 10 cases Muntz Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., _ Durham-street. mHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation Of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR THE [INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES ? Under the Act. TN BANKRUPTCY. "THE EVENING STAR" IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE UNDER , THE BANKRUPTCY ACT -OR THE INSERTION OF ALL NOTICES UNDER ■ SAID ACT. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES Should be inspected by all who wish a really first-class Machine. The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, sea.ii guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst Avho possess them as un equalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, AGENT, SHO itTLAN IKSTREET, Opposite the Po-tt-omea. Auckland. WANTE]_TI_NOW_f— That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' _.__ __n_ _* __o*_;„_ *_» £>.___,,_„_ auuurusr Avear. Samuel Coombes has one or two special lines he wisbes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 1 0s; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18/6 worth 27/0; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men 15/6, Avorth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's TAvecd Trousers at 9/6, worth 15 _; Call early. These are all new goods. WHY buy Slops Avhcn you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN —I _avc~Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall seU at 7/6. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. _^ WANTED"KNOWNr~that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg a-loggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers [or 203. Tho best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. IT has now become an established fact •<_ %at to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor o__.uu_._i WANTED KnoAvn, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and a,t a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombes. City Clothing Mart. W" ANTED KNOWN, Avho Avouldn't have a Boy to wear one of Coombes's 2s lid Suits. WANTE__n_N_TWN-Just Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed ' Trousers, Avell Avorth 18/6, but they will be sold for 12/6, to meet the times. — SAMUEL i COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92. Queen-trees . WANTED KNOWN-SAMUEL : COOMBES having a large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods - it cost—City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. s ANTED KNOWN, that Sarnie". l Coombes is making Trousers of the Mosgiel TAveed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. WILION & CO4S™T3__LEBRATED . _ , BAKING POWDER.-This nowfamed } Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil- 5i son & Co., may be had from any respectable jrocer, or from th« Avholesale agents, Messrs. i Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any I leleterious ingredient which is often found in ; mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials I r ire of thcmsolve. sufficient guarantee as to it" ' ?urity and efficiency. It is by far bP-" nrl .>,* j t imported article. Ask for Ya soy" t On >_ Baking Pyavcej.. See that eVery .abetis pro- ' _ aerly marked by the Manufacturers. P j f ; G- C ~A R R~ ji • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT * RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the . Union Bank. v jJIIREWOOD JTI TfUREWOOD !!! * WANTED KNOWN, that lam noAvprepared . to supply BEST T_TRE_ FIREWOOD, in any I quantity, at.thefollowing prices (terms cash):— V -ingle ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. 6d.; upwards •! * _S_-v? ,°I- BAT_ t .Y holesale prices.—Address: r JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard, _ Breakwater Road. 6 WANTED, a Large Number of Second- n l vn._-«____t_. PlA __oS for CASH' U0 matter " what shape, how old, or out of order. P _ _ . ■ t Also. * ? T CI 01- _'" a115 °°tave Harmoniums. jx.b.— Pianoa and Harmoniums tuned and re- c _._. n WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, ' si Wellesley-street. 1 gILL IA R D TV 001 P IHI8TLB! HOTBt, |



: TJEALITIES FOR GHRISTMAJ GLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Ctr tomsrs that they are now showing some of tt PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF TH SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the paltft of connoisseurs, by haA _ng on hand some of tb RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. _Sr Note our Removal: Close to M_ssr3. J and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.O, RE R"^__E NCI • HAS REMOVED TO THE T> OVAL ryiEA IMfART, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS; Victoria-street, D WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE ANI WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF j GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. "\TEW ZEALANJD INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tar Losses Promptly Paid. ftFO P. PT_HOI_. Man-gnr. JJEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial soliei-ed. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. VV. Owen. MannfaotoiT : York-street. Parnell. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply, all kinds of Timbe and other Budding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus to m-house-stree t. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East.,'- _ WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per__y.h Formsand Aberpy+jR i_. .A I____.b*«»«i_ of extra strong B_Uoc_ Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— vy. s. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. \« ."ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- T T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. "\T '. 0 T I C E. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR. To ensure despatch, Wagons must be ordered a Week previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. pTtfTTFES S I O NTITNOTTCE: MR. MACLEAN, Dentist, will resume his Professional Duties on TUESDAY next. Princes-street, Auckland, 6th January, 1877. PORTRAITS of Sir. George Grey Mr Justice Gdlies, and-Tho Mayor. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE o HILLING. A~S"H T.ON & S~OIT 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, I, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.-Those commodious pre nlses situate at the corner of Eden Crescent md Short : sti-eet, formerly known as the Royal lotel, adioimng the residence of the Hon. H j/hamberhn, and at present in the occupation of Vtr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house w*- i_7. nany years a First-class Hotel. *»*-* 4 nn -'™. 0i acility be again converted 4„. -4. CA H_W£_ rally sitnntfirt hptn—- into one> it 18 Cen £______&- Pc • --en the Railway Station and i,." 1"* - and Supreme Courts, bemg within „oe nunutes Avalk of either. The property can ie sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay sonsisting of 105 acres good land, with a com ortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The iroperty has a large frontage to the Avater, and s partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs hrqugh the property. W AIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a _ood even-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings , veil fenced, and a large portion in good e-rass. NEWTON.-Building allotments, 33 feet by Oe fOet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Buildin >ite, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay load, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pre lerty is situated in the most healthy part of this a^?^. \i c ?!_ J3__v ims has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's ,reek, with a large water frontage, divided into acre lots. - TO BE LET:- QUEEN-STREET.-Large Business Premises p < p?T S T l^x tl lS^i?^4Zealand Insurance Buddings. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre aises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting f large shop, with extensive show-room at the ,ar?H'_T-_i^'c, a,w_^, k e_«rdnoe fr°m Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offioes in new iiuldings next tlie Bank of Now Zealand, com iiodious and airy, nttcd up with every conven Mice. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the •remises. Those ojlice;* are approached from 6, 8- 1113 Ra-s_ rlight of stairs. CUSTO^-IiOUSE-ST[tEET.-.-Larffeandcom aoaiOTis Stores in Custom-bouse-Btreet. The -ohars have besn asphaite-.1, and are dry and ftt-m _of. - J ISiPhrK: _f fc m ffi Queen treot) hold by Air. H. GdtUlan. consisting of hrce _ loursl and. a good Dry Cellar, with back ntrance. Moderate rent for the whole or a ortion.-For particulars apply to HENRY tfILFILLAN: H. ASHTON & SON, gg_Sft- T^r.d^a_)_dEata,te Agents pr A% V X U TO T E L," Archibald Campbell lf?!__ 04 ~tln- at _,t.' o Tl Wends and visitors that ohaa Kemoyod to fife own Hot P ! on the hill •1 ,rl-! lli^ t' c^ >T*- k .' ym tho landing place), rtiera he.cqm.mues to provide tho necessaiw ccommouatior. for travellers and horses, also aodook. for cattle. To tho«-. who Avish to pass ' »S___J___it_?^__ d__* .e*^y localityi the Vtimjju llntol Mjygt the plnoe. J :



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High street, belonging to Loav and Motion, atyyg TO LET, a really good Farm of 159 acres, about one half fenced, and divided into paddooks ( part le of which are nnder cultivation, the remainder j_ in grass, togeth.r with, good orchard, dwellings house, stables, co»r-shcds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good 16 business could bo done a3 Hotel and General Store. _'01l IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort, able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage with 66 x 100 r. feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, Avith good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds, &c., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, encap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong ~ fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku, J with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at tho Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, , three miles from .the _anding-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden-, ) 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buddings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gard.n, and about 4 acres 1 land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush I f. miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, ' several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. 1 FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold aUdtment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little i Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good nouse and buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, ■■ No. 8, Queen-street. • FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an . acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience; good view, cannot be budt out. A bargain, £600. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage In Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terma very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in .kitchen, water laid on. outhouses,"" garden. Sec, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £280. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms..'. FOR SALE,, on _ie„Ncw North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow: very suitable investment for a working man.- Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllville planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced Deing- <v ojt_o__i_ cite, __? __»_______ _ _____>_<«_. aaew unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, a _-roomed Cottage in Newton Road, with allotment 33 x 100 good well, &c £150. ! _F_ R S.4 LE ,\a 5-roomed Cottage in NeAvton s Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. £200. ' FOR SALE, .a 5-roomed Cottage lin Brown street, Ponsonby, on the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment 40 x 100. £260 Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage'in Brown street, Ponsonby. third house on the right, allot ment 10 x 108 good well, &c, well fenced and ne ™ _ pci* \ c Tc'/ m« T erm„ VtW f^' *» cas^ FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x 224 _ffi2BffS£fiT UPPCT end °f K^Fas_. „£°* l T SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in wT iSce. I,.!!™ 06 ' °ff Ponsollby R™d, 107 x FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngaruawahia good business sites, close to the bank Price low and terms easy. rice FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tuakau eood Po^ ll. ;4£ a __a% £2° tke lot. ' gooa ™_,H • a ' th? Lease (48 years) of an Allot ment in Symonds-street, subject to £l_4_er annum, two frontages. Price, £40. P FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allot__ents (free hold and leasehold), in various parteof the Town, Suburbs, and Province. y tne _3F See Advertisement Board, Market-house. R. C. GREENWOOD, UUUBe' - Land, Estate, and Commission Agen . Market House. •T. ?• ?. EI; N„ OX ' ESTATE AGENT Artiest_filo n:^ haS *_? f°U°Wing Choice P™ FOR SALE, a Bargain, a Beantiful Farm of 100 acres m the favourite district of __ohi____„_ mara. There is a comfortable fiveTooS House, and necessary out-buildings, upon the farm. This fine property has a frontage to the sea, is only about one hour's drive from Auck land, and commands a most magnificent view pL__? n° our ' TixitM ' and BurronSdtogcoumrT Price, £10 per acre. oyw.uwjr, FOR SALE, a compact Farm of 125 acres of Pasture Land in the choice district of Mangare. ct ™-Wlth *««&--?«•.■ f tables, and out-bid I II s'n T s Pr°P .y^"ls only about 2. miles from tb_;,?_ 0 _ T^™ 1 _wa y station. Price, £1200 _OR SALE, at Te Awamutu, Waikato «, first-lass Farm and Homestead of 213 _____? mostly in, rich pasture, and subdivided into paddocks. This farm is first-class landl and i« situat._mone of the best far_dngd.strfc.s__ .ne country. It is Only about three miles from the proposed railway station, and about the same distance from the school-house. Price £7 10s. per acre. ' FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, larcre barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. The property com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700.' FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acre, of Avhich are in grass. There is a comfortable _& c Ka?^ d out-builomgs upon the farm, and about half-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is 2__S£ a bargain, as the owner bas left the &&• p^%mhas a spst?the wad° in^vPl^ol^^ SALE > a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all __ i rass ' m _T lt _ comfortablb house, good orchard! too. This farm is only a feAv miles from tho Ohaupo Radway Station. Price, £370. £170 ca_fei 3ai a, n TC?, can regain on the property. i£__* Svrn E' a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all iv pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £475: £20Q #n_al^??°^ n r T,m^ n u POI»tHe property, o wfrr SAL _'_in Dublin-street, city, a co___o_t>. a nb2^ H.^ se of} r09.-_ wilK larS? freehold al?_t- well °f water- Price, £150. * oii SALE,, a good investment,for a workim. man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehSl PrieSb brmping m a ntalof "s. peTS FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good flve-rodmpd House m Nelson-street, with freehold alio __?nt This property is only five minutes SS the Union Bank. Price,£22s. _Kffi___rik.T_K^ can remain on mortgage. *•'» cash, balance 33T For Houses, Farms, and All_tm_r,+_ _»_ my long list in the " WeaWj-Herald?" ' ae§ J. M. LENNOX. ES'I'ATK -ArtKNT, ~.,_,,,,.,_,, ,__ Auckland ~. v (ESTABLISHED 11 Y^^S^^^^^ \\f BE At. -coLii ? I\ KW -Vf D Second-hand C_.o*___te__ * Weilealey-atreet East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangemeuts can ga xnafto far fha Eos? 6 ° a° thi^' Boo!: S. &c, at p_.v_.ft --_____„_. ,_„.__,_ - i^-.T ,--. AJ__ A yx> UrttAtt oADDLER AND HARNT-:s- .4 a C_-Tct_. ' .133. QlT_K_..gt-...{.T. ATn- : „*AwV>4