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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1877.

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rS^&^TT 1011 SYDNEY AND MEL jMS^-x? bourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above on FRI DAY, the 23th instant, at 12 noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board up {0 10 o"cloek of day <_>£ sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. December 24,1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—January, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS. fc-KOM Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. LTrsdm TabanakF Tuesday, Ist, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Wiux'aGTO* Tuesday, Bth, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. TARANAKI. Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. TabaNaki. Sunday, 20th, 10 a.m. 9.25 a.m. __>R~~TXDRANGA. POVERTY BAY, •NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTELTON, AN9 FOKT CHALMBne, jjhom XjEujuaasu ofjEET WHART. JiADTBIBD-.l Thursday, 3rd, 4 p.m. — TaUPO ... Thursday, 10th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka..l Thursday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Friday. 25th, — Tacpo | Thursday. 313t, 4 p.m. — fO^NAPIBR, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street "Wharf. BOTOBT7A.. Tuesday, 22nd, — ~~~^ FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua... Tuesday, Sth, 12 noon. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY PIT ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, 7th, 5 p.m. — Waxaka.. Monday, 14th, o p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Tappo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — *v Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th Deoember until 31st January. RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. r -k i imOR TAURANGA, GIS- J^>_sSv J1 BORNE. NAPIEH, WEL TMIiRKNS.LINGTON, LYTTELTON, and 2_U_jfzi^ga I>QRT CHALMERS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s s. WANAKA Wiil he despatched TO-MORROW (Friday), at 3 o'clock p.m., if the San Francisco Mail arrives before that hour. HENDERSON CC MACFARLANE, Agents. ~KJL QTEAM TO SYDNEY. *t^^^^N» TUESDAY, The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be flespatched from Auckland on TUES DAY, 3th January, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ,&^_>__. "OARLIAMENTARYRATES WgMf&'jL TO RIVER HEAD. *s____ag,._s_s' _______ The p.s. CTTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Singlk Fawes 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. «sg^^ im >R THE HOT SPRINGS, JgggSg; gj MAHURANGI,MATAKANA, ■ V***^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Baturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Tlonday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thui _day and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana. Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. roni Matakana, &c, every "Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nfc a shipping note. Btor freight or passage apply to J. CASEY Sr. SON. iS^ft<w QTEAM TO AND FROM /jja_s_^lk_> RIVERHKAD TWICE -*m**** DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. 5.3. Gemini— j. cas ay & son. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA jg|£-a»-W a. WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK GAVILLE. The ss. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesuav ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >a he return trips every Wednesday andFridar njrnings tide. ,„„, P.issenp-2r-. .cave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays ar.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and wlondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Ked Officii. Wharf. 6^v.qTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The _s. XI N A Will leave Helensville a3 under :— For Otamat_a. calling at iunction 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. ~./____ * v iW This Service commences on MUiNIJAx, thMay. . J>CASEY&SO N. .J.is. QTEAM TO THE WADE 1SS&&-&. AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, wiil leave as under;— From Auckland— From Wade— Thurs., 2Tth, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 28th, 12.30 p.m. From Auciciandr— From Puhoi— Satur-tav, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares/is.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage a Pj plytO g^V & gQyr 'jSt^a. -OASSENGERS' LINE OF J=|j|ig^. JL PACKETS TO. NEW ZEA ■^^SSisSsSi 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 a:id ot 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 m the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, f Agents. _ r,RT,7T(.KSHANIC &-. PO- ' ■aag|^V|- OR W A-i U X U. v^s®z&3! The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— £ From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. 2»-SaturdaT, 12 noon 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 31—Monday", 2 p.m. 81—Monday, C p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Savv-mill3-- Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3s .I: Return, ss. ~. . ' Weatner and other circumstances permitti.vg ! Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. 'ibbin"B < Auction Mart will be attended to I |M. H. it'Jc'. J



• j^=V mHE NEW ZEALAND :g|||gP^ J_ SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET i consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1061 The"V. AIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 89 _ W AIM ATE ..11.57 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PARKORA.... 87.9 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA... SB3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANG AN U11136 RANGITIKI 1227 1 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the. 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 all 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 ers. The Company also charters ships of the higher class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home " wara rrum Ne . __cola.nd. 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-street. o 7f i c~e TO PASSENGERS. The ship " Famenoth," having all her Cargo engaged, will sail for LONDON on SATUR DAY, 29th December, by which date Pas3engers must bo on board. Balance of Passage Money must be paid on or before Thursday, at noon. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agent's. December 22.1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be an-ansred at the offices of the undersigned, at very libei _.! rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, r Shaw. :-'avill CRUICK. H ANK & Co.. j and Co. TppOß LONDON DIRECT. •#=^?lfgf|WTo follow the Ship 'City of g|gjs|gl||gg^ Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds'. 713 ton* register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and wiP sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agent. A LL ACCOUNTS against if^ffg^l^v _TjL the ship 'City of Auckland' T£»4Ws33»Tnusfc be renderen in duplicate to £3&sgs£agg?r the undersigned by 5 o'clock p.m. Ea___3_3ss3_ag on rpHURSD AY, the 27th instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. .LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 24th December, 1877. .___Sb__V TT ° R SALE, I^^^^^, A SCREW STEAMER, 23 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent.^ «|ag|^QTEAiM 10 THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAYI .ATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. 6d. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 5.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday. 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Friday. 12 noon Enterprise—Saturday, 12 midnight For Coromandei. Durham—Friday, 6p.m. From Coromandei. Durham—Saturday, 10 a.m. Not responsible for good= or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. • nterprise laid up for new-boiler, &c. .T. EDWARDS. Agent. O X W A 1 U X U. "»rasS_*P The s B TAM 0 , SHANTER cave for Vaiuku as follows :— Froj> Onehunga: From Waiuku j Dec. Dec. 29—Saturday, 11.30 a.rri. 29—Saturday, i p.m. For M-nukau Heads and Whatipu Mill 9on Monday, 24th, 8 a.m.; and Friday, n. 8 a.m. ti-ducol Fares per s.s. Tain t>' Shanter to Waiuku i.nd back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Order» to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana .Macfarlane, Agents Union S ti. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet --_th prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. >_ _T»OK RUSSELL, YVANGA- JO 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 carga received after 4 p.m— .trictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12nonn. and every PRTDAY at3p.m. Calliug at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. for mercury bay, tairua, and taLtranga. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The B.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Friday, 2Sth December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at; Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. MnORMOfIRi ManaerHr. oSS&fe- VifAIKATO S'lEAx_ A_TvT. -^^S§S_ «T GATION & COALMINING '^^^^COMPANY (LIMITED). EXCURSION TO~~PORT WAIKATO. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 28th and 29tb. On arrival at Mercer of First Train from Auckland, both Friday and Saturday mornings December 2S:h and 29th. the Steamer DELTA will proceed to Port Waikato, remain Jhere about two hours, and leave again at 4 p.m. for Mercer, where a Special Train will be in wait ing to convey the Passengers to Auckland. Excursionists by Friday's Steamer, may, therefore, either return the same cay, or stay a day at the Port, and return by Saturday's , steamer. The Steamer will call at Tuakau and other places, where required, to take in and laud passengers. Fares:— Return Tickets per Steamer _ 6s Return Tickets, per Rail and Steamer....l3s. 2d. Obtainable at Auckland Railway Ticket Office. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. j?_iT_-«rr<v>t. lith December. TS77. rrZ"-Excursion to waiwera 1 ■_|ll§§p2-J_l__ (HOT SPRINGS). - _n. ix^*™y The s.s. LILY Cautain Smith,, will l«ave Auckland every 1 Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o clock. S§gf DjTiCketS' 103' f9. CASEY & SON.



,£&**=__. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j|||||g|_3 LAND and the THAMES. STBAMEIiS ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. TiM"R Table. From Auckland- Thursday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Friday, .uotomahana. 7 p.m. From Thames— Friday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Sieerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. t X• K. SANDERSON, a g '«!• -r- 8 3 BiNK and Insurance Shares, - G Gold Mining Shares, j| g Freehold, and other Property, > g Bought, and Sold on g g Commission. - * MORTGAGES,~LOANS. &C, <1 (j arranged. t a No Charge to Lender. £ % _"rr &* § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _M Auckland. F Land __>___> INVESTMENT AGENT. T> A R N E~~ L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New AND WELL-ASSOnTKD STOCK OF NEW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar oeionas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars from _Jd. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splbndid cheese, cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, Manakau Road. Parnkll. (.ALVA NISED IKON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And aU kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <it the Works, Weßesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. GasfSting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected rtrst-class machinery, and having completed, all^'nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, earner, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-strekt. ArrnKT. *NH. "OAPAKURA "ANNUAL RACES. ANNIVERSARY-DAY* MONDAY, January 29, 187 S. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from tlw stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations, with entrance mon<w enclosed, to be made to the Secretary by FRIDAY, the 2Sth instant, at 8 p.m., at his office, Durham street; or to Mr. W. Walters, iun., Globe Hotel P apakura. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. {CLEARING LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES ICO GTRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 36 COSTUMES, from 5/(5. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Roap, T A E G E QH I Ppl EN T S OF SPRTNG AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— • — te»xxx Paris Millinery r-T Fancy Dress Goods Feathers r-> Black & Cold Flowers Silks Kj Prints Ribbons r 1 Muslins Kp'-ohiefs /"^ Mourning Ma terials Fichus . , Paletots | ■_ 1-3 Coßtnmw g ■ Manchester * Goods Parachutes s QK of every dcs ™«» | P cription. Glove 3 £ FH i c ' .J I _-. a s Hosiery a __ I Ph Tweeds ; Corsets I S Shirts m ? Ties Underclothing I hH " { d Collars Baby Linen ■ \ _r \ Handkerchiefs 1 r-i J • ■ | I Hosiery Frocks | £ i ____ Straw Hats < Tunics 1 j —(:)— i „,. S The above in * Pehsses | 1 h?H I b°th Cl°a I f^_ S Boys'& Men's. MILLINERS, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING _ in all their Branches, conducted on the Premiiies A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. 3 DUTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work ? executed in the said material. Orders from all * parts of the colony promDtly executed. c CORK MANUFACTORY, < UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, V Near the Turkish Baths. _



Boots i Boots < i Boots ii i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CABTEIi (For many years Manager for Cater] and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to tie public that he has Commenced Business in tiat Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, andhe h>pes that by strict attention and civility to receivj a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and ctstomers will-favour him with a call, and selec from a "WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF . Gentlemen's, BOOTS Sq-JHOES Ladies', and _«<__l_ls Children's e_S#^ff madetojrder. — V $3L Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, j NEXT DOOR TO MESSES B. TONKS iND CO., Q U E E :. - S T R E E f. "OHCENIX BREWERY, TIAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Tharies. Gentlemen,—Having made a verycareful and complete analysis of the samples olvour Beeiv taken by me from several Hotels ii Auckland: I find it to be perfectly free from alteration, and is, in my opinion, a really jfirst-oass article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servan, J. Mazzini Tu:>ny, ' Government Analyst ORIGINAL BLUE POST BCARmNG HOUSE and RESTAURAUT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite oldres.rt IS NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have V .en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. TWT E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLAC H L AN, 218, Queen-street,- t Has Just Imported, per 'Famen toth,' EIGHT CASES )(T_.33Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( "are vjpry NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( ChoirJa, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(x__-.;_; _=;:_::. Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr.'McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns, A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted. to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1577. •_ RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! L Just Rkceived—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, D-ftftCT FROM thk United States of America, r F. H. LEWIfeSON. Queen-street. TO MERCHANTS AND~ST__RE KEffiPERS. The undersign .d is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectiorerji at a lower rote than any house in the trade: A great variety of French Bon-Bous, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. I:''•• L. H. is a Manufacturer of GentDae*-Bersian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON. Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite the Market). "Whangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Or.DERS Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. Christmas & Ujsw Year's presents. UPWARDS g OO p^" TURES TO SK.ECT Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, tor Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Moods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w>sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of paperiianginfis, gli/t mouldings, artists' Colours Sundrifs, Window. Glass, Points, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS: 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland. December 6, 1877. [ advertis kment.] Hamilton, Waikato, _ , 3rd December, 1577. Dear Auntie,— Wheft you come up to see in the Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring '•Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind^ or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Calces, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we ca>> have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying then.. I am. dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and nor Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKE R, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND j Ftt J T D7p OT, H A M I r G N, WES T, _ vYaikato. E> AILWAY TERMINUS H OTEL, *J OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor Late of the Nil Desperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage 10 liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the ate proprietor. The Hotel offers special in lucements to Travellers, the situation being :entral, close to the Railway Station, and the ihartres moderate. «««. fej-lELD Officer's Tent for sale.—J. Burtt, a. Cook-street west.



, IjTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS v NAPIER-MANAWATU RAILWAY. PAPATU BRIDGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Wellington, 14th November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this offlc. . up to noon on WEDNES DA V, the 2nd January 1878, for the above contract. They must b< addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Wellington, and marked outside " Ten ' der for Papatu Bridge Contract, Permanen ; Way." Plans and Specifications may be seen a' • the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui , Christchurch, Foxton, Wellington, Dunedin Invercargill, the Survey Office, N <_son, and al the Post Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders ■ similarly addressed and market _, will be received 1 if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon ol the sam« date, provided that written tenders iti due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. BY-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ABATTOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Notice is hereby given, in conformity with the provisions of the " Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," a MEETING of the City Council will be held on the 27th January, IS7S, to confirm the By-laws as above, passed on the 19th day of December, 1877. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. mHAMES HARBOUR FORESHORE. Whereas an application has been made by the Thames Harbour Board for a Crown Grant of the described in the Schedule hereunder. This is to notify that all claims, if any, of title to or interest whatsoever in the said land, must, with full particulars ef the same, be lodged, on or before MONDAY, the 21st day of January, 1878, with the Commissioner of Crown Lands, at the Crown Lands Office, Auckland. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Auckland. 19th December, 1877. SCHEDULE. All that parcel of land on the eastern shme of the Hauraki Gulf, lying between high and low ■ water mark, and situated between She Kauae ranga and Tararu Creeks, at they.j'h'ames, and known as the "Thames Foreshorfe," excepting therefrom the following pieces, viz.: Kauae ranga S. 28b ; Whakarua'lu B ; Whakanpapa B ; Kauaertmga 12b : and part of r_aua_.-ar.-_fa 2S.v. Public "Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 13th December, 1577. TENDERS are invited for Converting the old Hospital at Hamilton into Police Quarters. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; the District Engineei's Office, Auckland ; and the Public Works office, Hamilton. {^Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside. "Tender for Alterations to Olri Hospital, Hamilton." will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 31st day of December, 1877. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office, by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's office by the same hour. Tbe lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. m O B~U I L D E~R~ S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 29th instant, for the Erection of Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Qncen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. rj. 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 29th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at Tauranga, for the National Bank of New- Zealand. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. TENDERS FOR NAILS, HORSE SHOEING, IRONWORK, &C. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Tenders for Nails, Ironwork, &c. required during the ensuing year (I87S), in accordance with {Specifications to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor. will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m of MONDAY.the 31st instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender, P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR HORSE-FEED. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Tenders for the Supply o_ Horse-feed during the ensuing year (1S78). in terms of Specifica tions and Conditions to b<s seen at the Office or! the City Surveyor, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m. en MON< AY, the 31st instant. The Council do not bind them selves to accept any'tendcr. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR CARTING ROAD METAL, SCORIA ASHES, &C. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 19,1877. Tenders for ths above Suppiie and work, in terms of Specifications to be seen at the OtHce of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildirigs, Queen street, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m. on MONDAY, the 31st instant. Teu ders to be endorsed as above. s P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR THE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF CITY REFUSE. Town Clerk's Office, December 19.1877. The City Council will receive Tenders for the above Work, in terms of Specifications and Conditions to be seen at, the office of tlie City Surveyor, until 2.30 p.m. on MOND * V, the 31st inst. Tenders will bo endorsed as above. The Council do not. oind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. nn O B U I L D E JL S. Tenders' will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, for the Erec tion of a Buiiding at Mount St. John. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rj\ O B U I L D~E~R~S. Tenders will be received up to 'noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, foi Altera tions and Additions to Premises inShoitland street. ■ • _ ~ Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. CELLING O F F. James Ah Kow and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reouce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Gopds, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found oheaoer than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.— Noie the address: Jas. Ah Kow and Co., next o City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. '. HITE SHIRTS (^.ch beauties), 3s 6d; Children's Prunella Boots, Is 6d • more of the 2s Tea.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria ttreet, corner of Hobson-street.



TOTOTEL For Sale near town, doing a JIJL capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildiiu_rs, every oovenience, good paddocks, &o. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—P. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Broke!, Market. FOR SALK, a Comfortable4-roome.d Cottngo. freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted s -with choice fruit trees, and a good well, <see, , &c. Price, £125. 3 FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon -3 sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by - 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, t Sec. &c. _.o. 21. Terms easy. Price. £220. t FOR SALE, a 3-roorned Cottage in rtpring , bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, _ garden, fowlhouse. well, &c. Price. £70. t FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a , first-class business. Bake-house, Post-office, four I roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, _ close to a Railway Station. Price, £253. i FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles 3 from town. 84 acres land. 30 acres cleared, good - House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20nerann"m, i plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. i Terms, i cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Housea and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. ASH T O « & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, • 8, New Zealand Insurance Builtmengs. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in thes best part of Grafton Road. Good view auolt healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. PONSONBY. — A Well .milt Commodious! Family Residence, with about 3£ acres of ]and£ laid out in garden, orchaid, vinery, and pad-' dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata H«r-i bour; a Charming Summer Residence. ■ 'i HEPBURN-STRE iCT.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer' Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every' convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet, frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur-" nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli-' cation to H. Ash ton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free-, hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alben-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence • with garden, out-buildings. &c, situated on tne * road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. '"ZHT GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-bui!dings, large garden, and paduook/ NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hcilger's Creek, with large water frontage.. ~. ■ i Several Allotments iv City and Suburbs. I TO RE LET :— %- GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 os. per calendar mon th. i NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Bencr/., Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. . & S YMON DS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottagaj with large allotment; extensive view.' - '" "f BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREKT, NWWTOxN. —Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several' Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ~ivr E w~ze aTasn d"~insurance JL. COMPANY. REDUCED RATES "(according to Tariff),-bn- DETACHED DWELLINGS, 17/6, 15/, 13/ per Cent. ALMANACS FOR THE NEW YEAR are procurable on application at the Company's Office. OEORGE P. PIERCE, General .Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Content? Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. ' Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Cukrrnt Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN. . Manager. ■\TORWICH UNI ON FLEE JLI INSURANCE SOCIETY. •' - The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Builaings, .shortland-street, next door to the General Post-Oilice. Reduced Ratks (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet. formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13^. to 17s. 6d. p^r, cent. Almanacs for 1878.—Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to . GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street. UCKLAND PERMANENT CU OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in eums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repaymencsextend- T3„„ tv-.i/ Total amount ingover 6r v*eeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years ...... 7 6 lot) 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received J repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. _• JOHN BATGER, ,-'v'* rpTj,-ry. YV aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G, CLAY T OJN Is prenared to supply NffiWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prio.a:— Delivered. At the Yardh. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton.- Cwts., 1/3 perewt. *»* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. aTkat-o coa!7~company (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— , 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. rid. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ](ss. 6d. ~ 50 tons, and upwards :. 15s. Slack : 12s. Gd. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to W. S. LAURITC, Agent. 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. ATOTIC E OF WrTU OVAL. Mr. FERDINANI7I_tfLTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-stroet, opposite St. .Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French J.anguage and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence Schools visited. f\ N S A ~L • E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. .» D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877.



Theatre <^^$£ks> R°YAL- Proprietor .. '4_^^^_s^»" R. J. DeLias " HIGHLY DELIGHTED MULTITUDES. A PERFECT OVATION. Greater Success thaw ever of the Renowned U.S. JyIINSTRELS! Another Entire Change of Programme This (Thursday) Evening, Dec. 27th. EVERYTHING NEW! TO-NIGH T ! TO-NIG HT ! TO-NIGHT! The Phantom Cnoßirs. Hudson Song and Dance mi Stilts ! The She Girafi.. Braham's Beautiful Ballads. The Amusing Sketch "Shandy Gaff!" Hudson's Banjoistic Drolleries. Lingard. Double Whistle Solos. The Blooming Morning Glories ! And the great. Burlesque Opera, Kill TrovatorE ! Kill Trovatore ! Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s ; Pta _s, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Mannger. T. Hudson Director of Amusements. |T,O R-N E - S T R E_E T HAL L. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIG HT! . 27th December, And Every Eveninguntil further notice, Clifford's Mirror of the World. .S, 100,000 Persons, who have witnessed this Exhibition, pronounce it to be the best ever ' placed before the public. PROGRAMME - THURSDAY. LONDON. " First Part.—The Docks—Tower of London- Railways—Monuments— St. Paul's—Bank of England—Royal Exchange—Post Office—Guild hall — Markets — Westminster Abbey—Poet's Corner—Westminster Pilaee—Crystal Palace, &c, &c. STATUARY from rhe Principal Galleries Of Europe, exhibited by the strongest form of Limelight. PRlCES:—Reserved Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s: Gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at S. ~ L B E X T HALL, DARBY-STREET. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! GREAT SUCCESS OF PROFR .SOR HENNICKIE. The Illusionist, in his .i>_v_pj.k op Magic!!! MADAME ST KILL A __. her vvrnderfui Performance of the Arabian Box 'Mystery i The Greatest Wonder of th«* 19t,h Century, exhibited with unparalleled success in Melbourne, Sydney. Ad<_Hid<\ and all the principal Towns of the Colonies. . ALSO, The Great Feat, of the ..u_.rTi.Ui. Entr^ncfd Lady in b>r Aerial Sleep ! GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! Elegant and Costly Gilts presented each even ing to the patrons of !-_otVsbC.r Hermit kit-s I Entertainment. The Leading Pria^ <a »_. evening will consist of »■ Beautii .1 Ten Service, Cruets, Buiter Dishes, Vase?, Clocks. A'hunts, Japanese Ornaments, Toilet Sets, Bread Ba— kets. Pi'iz^s are exhibited in the window of ?.lr. Kean'a Thistle Hotel, Qun-n-street Frott Seat's, 35., with two sealed envelopes; Second Soars, 25., with one sealed envelope Back Seati, Is. Dooib onen at 7.30; commence at 8. ' (Ti H A N D CRICK: E T MAT OH. . _JT INTER-PROVINCIAL CONTEST. CANTERBURY Wt V. AUCKLAND. " ~" ' " ' .- This Match will be Played on the Domain Cricket Ground, on the 2St!i and 29th ! >< jcenuKT. Play will commence at 11 a.m., and cease at 0 p.m. each day. A Band wjll.be in attendance. Admission, Is,; Children, half-price. W. W. PHILSON, lion. Sc\ A UCKLAND RACING CLUR SUMMER ML'ETIN G. BOXING DAY, 2GTH Dkcemjjeb, ISTT, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, IS7S. ~ *' President: I Vice-President; Ml!. DILWORTH. I Mnr. A. BCCKLAND. Boxing Day. New Year's Dayl 2nd- January. Derby P takes | Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Ruce | irt-_kes P v b 1 i*c a ri's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine Clubj Hurdle Race Handica*!! (Auckland Plate Grand Standi Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hock Hurdle! dirap Hurry Scurry | Race. [Consolation. Nominations close on Dot. 11, 1577 VVM. PKBCIVAL, S.icreia ry. rx v r i v N- Whsrkas certain persons have lately tres passed aiid entered upon my Land, situate in the District of Hauraki, Banks' County, known as " Orere North," No. 2,519. and Cut Down, Re moved, and Stolen my Growing and other Timber Tress. This is to give notice that any person or persons entering upon the said Laud for any purpose whatever wiihout my permi=> sion first obtained, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law. A 'Reward will be paid to any person who aha" give such informa tion aa will lead to the conviction of any person who has or may hereafter take any of my said Trees. Dated this 21st day of December. 1577. SAMUEL CHARLES SMITH, . . Owner. H E M__U_ i"X A. for sale Lr Lease, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property ot W. A. Hunt. Esq.. situate at ite iiiuera. The property consii.B ot seven acres of gbcu Land, well fenced in and suitably divided Lao paddocks.- Th* Dwelling-house, Sables, and outbuildings are in good repair and coi.di tion. The gro'inds are tasteful".y laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of "many years' grovel. If sold, ami-go portion of the purchase money can remain on moitgnge for a term of year*.. Possession can be givini at once. For further particulars, apply to ; JACKSON & RUSSELL, HP o~< A It }L I V E. Ex TRANSIT. @ OaMARU: 300 sacks BRAN ISO sacks FLOUR. T. H. HAL L & CO., HIGH-STREET St VULCAN LANE. (y N- S A L E. 15 ca.es CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & C 0.,. High-street and Vulcan Lane. * m O U R I S T~S' ~Cr'~U ~1~ D~E NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly .'■; to Ayp-a-, The Southern Guide, to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North IslaucJ.'' To be published ur.d.-r the aup> :<. s cf the Uncn Steamship Con. ;„_. ;.