The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII-So. 2,870.

AUCKLAND, Jf_Z.. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24. 1877.

PRICE : 01S TE 'FEISTY.



<^^^^"|3ACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, " C. B. Ccbb, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 24th October, at 12 o'clock noon, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. -SSg^. X> EGU LA R MONTHLY | Jl_33Slg_.jLlU STEAM COMMUNICATION 23S3sas^ Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. Tie fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain JboGAir, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUIC&SHANK & CO., i« r_ . Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 21, 1877. XT N lON STEAMSHIP COMPANY j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—October, 1877. for taranaki. nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Hawea ...Friday, 26th. 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wanaka.. Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ..rx-EET Wharf. Taupo .. ..I Tuesday, 30tb, 4 p.m.] — ' FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo 28th, 5 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets.



A UCKLAND STEAM .^^^g;-__2_. PACKET CO. (LIMITED). POR NAPIER. The s 8. SOUTHERN CROSS Will sail for Napier direct TO-MORROW (Thursday), the 25th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. •ESriSfc^ XT-OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jlllljjg;.!. ROA, AND MANGONUI. The S.S. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small, parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after & p.m— atrictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR CQROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FR_D A V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s od; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for ail BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave, as follows :— Wednesday, 31fh October Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. .&_£_-*_. .PARLIAMENTARY RATES to riverhead. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to. Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON.



«S3j_§^ "Ijl >r the hot springs, Sl_lSs--_ __■ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, 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. Maeurangi. For Mahuranei 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 ot a shipping note. ffor freight or passage apnly c tO gsy & *sSk_te„ C. TEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4®^_fe;iO WATERS. FOR~ KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHAI-A. TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesdavana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Darjyav'ille >a he return trips every v/ednesday andFrida. nornings tide. „_,., Passen-jr-. .cave Auckland, per 'LH_Y, on Monday a■-■_. Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo or .Mondays «* fgjgfcr & SON , Red Office. Wharf. «=•>*<- CI TEAM TO AND FROM 3__3_£>' t-3 RIVERH bad twice «_____________- K-' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— «.«._'_:. From ft.nckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork-12.30 p.m. Do. -9 a.m. S.s. Ge___ni-W^J^ G^mim- & ON THE KAIPARA. The f- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at i unction ofKaiwaka and Man.-atoroto Rivers, Patii and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returmng. on WFot Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng_ tide, returning on Friday. ..,__;, _„_ Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland per LILY, 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. , r nvn A v _3T This Service commences on MONDAY, th May * J. CASEY & SON. ""^TZ TD.IRST WOOL SHIPFOR jgfslSij, JD LONDON. The fine clipper snip FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, J. Brown, Esq.. Commander. This magnificent vessel will be laid on for the above port immediately on arrival; and will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very Superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN Se C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& C 0.,. and Co*



AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. The Directors have decided to Sell the whole of the Steamers and Plant of the Company by auction, on October 31st, unless previously dis posed o_ The price fixed by them, for each boat, and all other information oan be obtained, on applica tion to the Manager. By order of the Directors. W. LODDER, ?__anager and Engineer. *£S^_-^"T;_rAIKATO STEAM MAVI -Hfi-i^Sw vv GATION & COALMINING as2Ssasass*CoMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: « 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 SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. 26th September. 1877. -Js_s^_^ OR W A I U X U. "^S^S&S. Thep.B. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Oct. Oct. 27—Saturday, 8 a.m. 27—Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbir.B Auction Mart will be attended to WAIT/ X U. "sS3^^ Tke as. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiulcu: Oct. Oct. 25—Thursday, 7.45 a.m. 25—Thursday, 1 p.m. 27—Saturday, 8.30 a,m. 27—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 25th October, at 9 a.m. R°duced 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. Hur_t & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. v3NJL TF 0 R SALE, 'l^^^^^X, A SCREW STEAMER, * Jl "^2SSSS^ 28 Tons Register, Built in 1574. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TEAM COMMUNICATION JSM-iJS__>_- BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 's3SKb£2*s*THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farqubar, Master, will leaye a3 under:— From Auckland— Thursday, 25th October, 4 p.m. Friday, 26th October. 5 p.m. Saturday, 27th October, 5 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, 25th October, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 26th October, 9 a.m. Saturday, 27th October, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 19th October, at 5 p m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. -^Sfe^QTEAM TO -fHE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 11 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for good- or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Agent. TO COROMANDEL. _ I§Bg___* k3 "* The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— ■ Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. "i^fe^mHAMES STEAMERS. «________-*" JL 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 Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, caoable 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. Commißsion, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. |j^ T -i-H-__T-A B - _.. "E—"-^■E-~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Wednesday. 1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Calling at Waiheke on Mondays going down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares, 3s. tid.; Return, us. Freight. 103 per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. OTEAM TO THE WADE l|||||^.C. AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows *-™" Auckland for Wade: . Wade for Auckland : Friday. 5 a.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling at Hot Springs: (calling at Hot Springs: Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday. 8.30 a m. Fares to Puhoi:—Single, 6a.; Return, 10s. _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. ,-_-v TJ7-0R LONDON DIRECT. ___*§§_!___ -Em •SN^I-!-v!j_S§^ The well-known clipper barque ,___-_-____« ' COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 7__ tons register, Capt. William Esson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. Vor fro&rht or Tia-wsfire auply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. X (LIMITED), Agents. :y 7B. T. TRAFI OR T, SURGEON _?_s_l__!_*__ Wakefieliv DENTIST, uffm^ street. Tfifith extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'? leetn oxww^ Patellt o xide Gas. rtiflr-ftl T»v>*_- ttrtmt Otm. -Q _• ~Ft.II ._>__ QXES~I BONES 1 BONES ! t-w.o*. m any Quantities for Cash at the Free m?n's 2 Bay Bone* Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j & J, SOPPKT,



I "|~\YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. i [Established 1864.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in j colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and I Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished '. Att 1 Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned j and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, Sec, dyed and dressed; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers dvedin 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 iv any shape. All colours warranted fast. .j__dgar & c-ompany, Wel-esley-st. East. CHEAP LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, High-street. Leather and Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Rates _-or Cash- BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3s 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6d pair; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s 6d ; Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d: ditto Elastic Sides, from 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 ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c., &c, At HIGH-STREET. (Hour3:—B.3o a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R O U T. C U L P A N » PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperiiangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils. Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artiste' Colours and Brushes, Plate-' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glas3, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully I packed.—9s fc 97, QUiSEN-STRKET. TR. G I L L M AN , c CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehuuga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and con Aden cc during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely 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. WIJITOCK BROTHERS. V T SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Prico given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £3 per ton. WHEL SKINNER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittin-_. £r.c. Src. 7^ E O R G E AXE RB, \X Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T AMES BUTCHER, _! CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &_. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's sido on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas. ■ and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cnt or uncut), at reaaoniiblo rnt«_- T> AY Of ISLANDS COAL. _!__- £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, MANAGER. UR. M c N A B, o Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. AST Shipping Supplied. c®S. 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 'fable," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. TUST.B OUG H T AT AUCTION. 1000 yards New Dresaei, 6-Jd, worth Is 6d 1000 „ Newx-resses (new shades), 7_d, worth Is 6a 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns, 7_d, worth Is 6d 1000 „ Extra Quality Skirting 3, new shades, Is 3d, worth 3s 6d 1000 „ Ginghams, 6d, worth Is 1000 „ New Cambrics, dark grounds, s_d, worth Is 500 „ Felt Carpets, 2s 6d, worth 3s 6d Extra Qtfality and Width. 3s 6d, worth -is 6d 5 bales Blankets, full 10-1 size, 14s lid W pair 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gross, worth 6s. Ex 'Spirit op the Dawn, Morley's Knitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Fine Fingering Yarns. 6 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. Mc L A CH L A N, 218. QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seed-, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. "\%F "OHILLIPPS & QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, I • Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Lasge and Varh-d Assortment of PAPERH AN GINGS OB" TH_ LATEST DESIGNS. $__. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, . Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Text., Sre. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Fkamb and Boom Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &c, &c, &c. Paints. Oils. Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, fee.. Sec, Car -on „ Anticorrosion Paint; Zinc, White. Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plato Glass PI .in, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glas3 Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 Sc 97, Queen-street "'OrTA-NTED, immediately, to be made V v known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a veryl-arge Shipment of French Felt. Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and size 3, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and ' Youths' sizes.



Estate and Commission Agent, £ T R. RANDERSON, _" g *i»« -2- o > Bank and Insurance Shares, q Gold Mining Shares, g g Freehold, and other Property, £ S Bought and Sold on g g Commission. i^ rt Mortgages4lo ANS. &c., -4 X - arranged. £. H No Charge to Lender. - «. w 2_r £_; § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, d p. AUCKLAND. .M Land and Investment Agent. A X G A N S 1 ARGANSI 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). TT A M YIT ON, WA IK 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. __T Agent: Auckland Evening Star. WI L X I N S & C 0., BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42, Victoria-street, Auckland. PRICE-LIST. Men's Blucher Boots (own make) .. ..6 6 Men's E.S. Boots, from .. .. ... ..8 6 Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 6 Ladies' Kid Boote, our own make, worth 16s. 6d 14 6 Ladies' Kid Elastic-side 6 0 Ladies' Kid E.S.. superior quality .. ..9 0 Ladies' Leather Lace Boots, Colonial-made 6 6 Ladies' Leather E.S. Boots, „ ..9 6 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. ..66 Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladies' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. ..66 Children'" Strong Lace Boots 3 6 Children's Kid E.S. Boots, from .. ..3 6 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from .. 6 0 Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. EDWIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining , Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND FIRST-CLASS j Colonial-made grfljfera Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES fm% La every Branch at Lowest _Sj__ 0 j Auckland Prices! "^^^ The Trade. 4* Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. Boots i Boots i i Boots .i. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. JJ. V.ARTER (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 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 the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. 53L Note the Address— Be Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TtTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL .__. VANISED iron works company (LIMITED), . Have on Hand for Sale s— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and 7ibs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. .__ Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. _s_ Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. T~. E. TUHHELL, J v N., TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. 4* Address: Turrell's, Music • Seller, Queen street. "ICrOTICE OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, .Wo-hstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers* Strives in all sizes! ILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 16___] 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. /t-_r Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS! The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Late on Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Pro prietor himself is in daily attendance in the Hot Rooms, and the most delicate patient is safe in his hands, having had sixteen years' ex perience in the hydropathic treatment. Day for Ladies: Thursday, from 10 to 6 o'clock. HW A ~~1 T E 9 WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet, his increasing trade, HAY. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. •- The Trade Supplied. . , ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. E~~E ~H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. #_-T__JD___-_r & SON, Taij__rs and Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. ivjLELD RUM & QON Shortland-street iyr.ELBO UR N E CU P, 18 77. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, .51000: Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-etreet, Melbourne,



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o 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 interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. _ ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street Tfi/TONEY to LEND 011 first-class free -LT.JL hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small suras at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Ruaeell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO _ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend--p„_ w - t Total amount ingover er vveeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received 8 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. "O O T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 eases Co!mans 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 Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & _olman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raieins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Fitjs 24 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. Sec, Sec. Q N S A L E g Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins. Califcrnian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STRBET. Seed ~^W arehouse, Next Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with Mount HobsonNursery, Remuera, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of Flowering Plant at 10.. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLO WER SEEDS at 53., 103., and 20s. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. tY&T' Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, »™ matures early, Bs. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every req.uisite. Address :-C. T. WR E N. At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants, 15s. per doz. package included. THE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & r-ENERAL STORE. To Suit thk dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 s?lb Best Teas, from 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price's) 10 „ Tallow Candles 0 6 „ Washing Soda • 0 li. „ 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 under-signed than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED.. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2_% discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. 53L Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special r_d||«J§*£S>_, Appointme Excellency^c:^-^^_^|^__^"the Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND GAP MANUFACTURER 61. QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being .employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailinsr accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Ordei- received at the Warehouse, 61, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Conf ormateur " may be seen. In order to render his Stock the most com- S'.etein the colony, W.R.F. has arranged for IRECT SHIPMENTS ot LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Ha,ts and Caps; the " Opera Hat;"' a case of Superior French Felt Hats.. ■. > fashions, &_., &c. S3" Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and. Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. "W TT T?ENTON, W . J___. J. 64, QUEEN-STREET. EISHER. AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, j Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dea'ers in Game. . Live PJbeasants for warded to all parts of the colony'upon receipt ol order. Familiea waited en in town or suburbs.



TOHN 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'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "pOOTE'S ""m/f'IRANDA piOAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use .. 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) .. ..' .... .. 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 16 6 Papakura .. 16 0 Papatoifcoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 Newmarket.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now & great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— "To Mr. Jas. Foote: Sir,—Having tried your Coal as an experiment about four months ago, and finding it of satisfactory quality, I feel it my duty to ask your acceptance of my testimony iv its favour. I have continually used it since I have been in business, both at my bakery and for domestic purposes, and find it answer to my perfect satisfaction. It is good Coal, and burns clear and clean, gives good heat, and is unques tionably worthy of natrona^e. Hoping you may sucoeed in your enterprise, lam, yours truly, John Robertson, Bakery, Queen - street.— Auckland. October 7,1577. Remuera, April _3,1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly. T. Short Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle ooals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,~T have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— _"ours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using yonr Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGHAM __ KIKG. JAMES FOOTE, GII_FILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Hur.tly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50?. Steam (screened) 10s. Slaci- 20s. Discount allowed on orders firoin 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, an dressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be suppUcd without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. " Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The. following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekche .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, • Sept. 6, 1877. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is pre .arod 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. 203. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton- Cwts., 1/3 .. per cwt. 4* 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 12s. Cd. „ ' . 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, Wynelham-street, Auckland. TjCTRESH SHIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE-BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCET, SSgL. FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. -I^aikTwau.'.'-TiScbeb'.'" .yards, YV CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARP- Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks, Sec, Sec, Sec TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS at ihe VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kind&, at lowest Wood T-Trntng tn all its -.ranches.— Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, at very low rates. vv 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 ______k-____s. BOUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. .A l-arse Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHI-FS, which we can Sell at a Little Over the Price op Cambric. . Also the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CAßGO & McKAIG. Queen-street. CH A S. LA V En, BUILDER AND CONTR..CTOR, Kyber Pars. 1 Timber and Shingles for Sale. Est___a_-! ' given for Town and Country work. ASD j. so p P E t _ Freeman's Bay Steam Mjxxs, : * And No. 101, Lower Queen _tree_"Wls__f, Auckland,.



Theatre s^^giSfe Royal, . Proprietor .. ';S-___-_-;-^_3_>•__>" R. J. 1) eLias THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, OCT. 21, M MR. CHARLES WKEATLEIGH In the Glorious and Brilliant Comedy, in 3 acts, of BABY! B A B V! ; B A B V! BABY! BABY'S TUTOR, Don't fail to Mr. Chas. Wheatleigh. See our Baby. 'everyone delighted .. last night but one with our baby. '' of our baby. FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, BENEFIT OF MR. C. WHEATLEIGH, On which occasion (for the last time) he wiH appear as Conn, the Shaughraun ! Prices op admission :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls, 2s 6a ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's. Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45- GRAND CON C"ER T r In aid of the Funds of the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, Will take place in the Choral Hall ON MONDAY, November 19, 1877. A full Programme will oe issued in a few days. Tickets: 35., 2s, and Is., can be obtained at Messrs. Wayte's, Champ-.'oup and, Cooper, Turrcll's, Brown & Son's; 'I 'trite's, Newmarket; Robinson, PameU; F. G. Evvinuton ; from the different Members of 'he Committee ; and from the Secretary, at the Institute. OUNG MEivS CHRISTIAN ASSOC-ATTON. WINTER COURS- OF LECTURES. FRlD___:, OCT. 26. LECTURE by DR. E. ELLIS. Subject: "LIFE AND TIMES OF MICHAEL ANGELO." SYLLABUS:—Part I. Florence—Early days of Michael Angel o—The Horoscope—Apprenticed to Domenico—Ghir landaio—Anecdotes of his early proficiency— J_.eo.ting with Lorenzo de Medici—The Rjvival of Learning—Condition of Society—Pietro de Medici—Savonarola—ln the Convent of San Marco—ln the Cathedral of Florence—Meeting of Lorenzo de Medici and Savonarola—The Appeal to Heaven—Death of Savonarola. Song, " II Balen" (Verdi)—Mr. Gradwel?. Song, "II Baccio" (Arditi) —Miss Vaughan. Duet, "R 'Rammenti (Campana)—Lady Amateurs. Part 11. The Mausoleum oi Juhus IT.—Quarrel with the Pontift—The Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel— Raphael's Cartoons —Condition of Florence and other Cities—Ccesar Borgia—The Sack of Rome —The Fall of Florence—Personal Appearance of Michael Angelo—his Character—his Art— Vacchi's verdict: "Unique iv Painting, un paralleled in Sculpture, a perfect Architect, an admirable Poet, a Divine Lover" — Vittoria Colonna —Declining Years and Death of Michael Angelo—Conclusion—A Free and United Italy. Chair will be taken by the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. November.—" WilliamlL, King of England." —F. G. Ewington. R I N 6] a COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. HO _. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburg-stree'j., Auckland. Flour Mills sup-oiled with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. L O V~ 1 f T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United -Service Hotel, W ELLESLW.Y-STRE TCT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since, recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selested Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit sruaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. - ' R- P. W E B S T E R, 9 wholesale and retail SADDLER. AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 __ueen-st___et, Aucklajjpd. <N_c_t. th<- TTnioii 'R-ti_-1 ~~ [Established ISSS.. WJ, M ARKS, » HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer op 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 efficienfman ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of. WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for al! kinds Merchandise valued and. forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. Ladies' Warehouse,, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, JUST ABOVE HEWIN'S BUILDINGS. MADAME BOTTENELLI - Desires to intimate to the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that she has- Opened in the abovenamed Premises, with a NEW AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF ] FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF MANTLES, JACKETo, COSTUMES, Sec., Sec. Deess and Mantle-making in all its Branches. Ladies' Own Materials Made Up. MADAME BOTTENELLI, MILLINER & DRESSMAKER Welles ley-street West.. Auckland. T> c l a __" W, if." fs SHIPPING & COMMISSION . AGENT, ■ Wharf, Ohehunga. J EEL A N D BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER;?, Importers of Saddlers' and Boot__sakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery llo.se. &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-Street. Works :—Pamnure, A_!Os_J&ncL Country orders promptly executed. , I Goods.hipped to all the Colonies. ; rpO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL er3,a_-_> others. . ! The Undersigned are Cash Purcha. ers of : hides, sheepskins, wool, tallow, BEESWAX. ._-_,.&-., at highest market rate-, . in any quantity. 3 Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. » IRELAND BROS., ' TANNBRB AND LEATHER MAJSUKAOTXJEERS. Auckland.