The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-Ho. 2,404.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



Z~Z -r> EGU LA R MONTHLY «W*£^- T\) STEAM-COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A jfD MELBOURNE. >rhP fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain cas nia-T b0 cs Pected nere again about the yth of December. ghe will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ,r Queen-street, Auckland, IB> November 27, 1877. fnnjyN steamship company [j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. vrm TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WBL FO?INGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. j ligggt tiriviKA Saturday, Sfch, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Ktos Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon.j 11.5 a.m. ta^vaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m.! 3.-15 p.m. S££*s»« Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. I 9.15 a.m. j ffivoTTTURANGA, POVERTY HAY, vA^IKlt WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, fkom Qoekn oTwiA j Thursday, 13th. i p.m.); — SfnPO Thursday, 20th, ip.ra.j — \fIvAKA.. Friday, 28th, ip.m.J - —TOBRUSSKLL. BAY OF ISLANDS. iiv^KA .r~Monday, 10th, i p.m — Sfr-po .. Monday, 17ch, 5 p.m. — Wa^aEA .. Wednesday, 25th, 5 p.m.! — fffIR~SYDNEY, FKOM QUKKX-STKEET WHAUV. BOTOBUA... Tuesday, ISth, 2 p.m. — ~^ Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. MOTE —From the 13th December until 31st jTOuary] RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 25th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANS, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. EXCURSION !i*iSs^-(O TO THE WEST COAST 1 SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranpa (lith), Poverty Bar (loth). Napier (16th), Wellington (ISth), Lrttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at BlufT on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Rreak wi Doubtful, Thomson, Caawell, and Georpfe Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least IS hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and will cave for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriring in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthing List will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should"therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Aerents, Queen-street. &2*S^ "PARLIAMENTARY HATES Ijgll JL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CSTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rirerhead and back, at Sixclk Fa"E3 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. ■T. CASEY & SON. «&&«^ JJ\ >Ii THE HOT SPILIKGS, iO MAHURANGI, jIATATLVKA, '^s^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasphk, trill sail as under.:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Honday, Wednesday, and Friday, at raid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Ka"wait, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am, From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a shipping note. Forfreight or passage applytO gBY & CJTEAM TO AND FKOM RIVERHKAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as ander :— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .3. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA |gg||;k3 waters. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The as. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every iuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Uargayille in he return trips every Wednesday &ndFrida7 nomines tide. Passenr:r; teave Auckland, per 'LELY,' on Monday a.-.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and "argoou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, _ Red Office. Wharf. 'SMfes-TArAIKATO STEAM JNAVI. VY GATION & COAL- MINING 1111 "COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE l o Mercer to Cambridge. «rsteamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge, rer steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Fxiday, 1 p.m. D Newcastle to Hamilton. «r steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. p« -x Newcastle to Alexandra. r« steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Ip.m. p Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. rer steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. «„., Hamilton to Newcastle, "aily, at 10 a.m. p.. Alexandra to Newcastle. r«steamer Waikato—Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. j^JfS:— Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., Sir* !"' Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan "ra. cabm, 63., deck, is. FRANZ SCHERFP, n Secretary. -j°!^reet. 15th November. 1877. SHIP EOE. LOJN iSg^Bjigz^ The magnificent ship m FAMENOTH, •"-tonsregister, W. C. Auld, Commander. M|^J essel, having mostof hercaKO engaged, Th?, c,etwith uick dispatch. iiißp?unsurpassed accommodation of this mag teaul-f S^P' liberally supplied with every opDorti^-tfor a home voyage, offers a rare Th» oVJ yto Passengers visiting England, to the slt^ nfcioll or Steerage Passengers is called For tr • L ac commodatiou of this vesspl. aßPlyto ' passa Be 3» or further particulars, OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Hhaw, SaviU and Co., Member 24, 1877 °-ueen-street' Auckland. y. Will be followed by iae favourite barque GLENLORA. tassels offer very superior accommo- Preiehti nten? in S passengers. "odeM^i, S an te arranged at the offices of the signed, at very liberal rates. k*>- NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for M^EN & GRAHAM, } Shaw. Savill "-~—gRtJICKSH ANK & Co.. j and Co. -jiil^. "El O E. SALE, ,||||||^> A SCREW STEAMER, ?«lt i a 187 , . 28 Tons Register. %ught ix!r Carries a large cargo on hrfht 1 with Bmall consumption of fuel, particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, I Land Agent. I



vg^|^. IT 011 LONI>ON DIRECT. 3i!§3K_l|§=i^ The only regular trader ana ifrffi»Y^,a-.nnf^a f avour ite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part o£ her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, thus o .Tiering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. Gd. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 10 p.m. Du-hani— Thursday, 12' midnight Lalla Rookh—Frida.r. 11 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames— Durham—Tuesday, i p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday 9 am, Durham— Friday, 10 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for good* or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. > nlerpriso laid up for new boiler, &c. ' J. EDWARDS, Agent. sStefefteg^. QTEAM COMMUNICATION ,%&M^£^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «*«&*£-= THE THAMES. Thß fast and commodious 5.3. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhak, Master, will leave a3 under:— from Auckland— Wednesday. sth December, 12.50 p.m. Thursday, Gth December, 3 p.m. Friday, 7tli December, at 1 p m. Saturday, Bth December, i.30 p.m. From Thames— Tuesday, 4th December, 5.30 p.m. "Wednesday, sth December, 6.30 p.m. Friday, 7th December. 8.45 a.m. Satuiday, Bth December, 9.30 a.m. Return Tickets, at Single Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 2Sth November, to Mon day, 3rd December, IST", inclusive. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASSR & TINNE, _. Agents. *?&*&> "ffpOß RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 0 p.m. (weather permitting-). Passenprere booked and small parcels prepaid at the OSice on tae Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI Tha s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling'3, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA. AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PO'.iTS.) The 3.8. ROWENA will leave aa iollow3 :— Wednesday, sth December Monday, 10th December Friday, 11th Decemoer Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 2ith December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permittingl. A. MoGRTCgOTt. Managnr. - ■€*Vs^ WO ii W A I U X U. afiSSSSSSP' The SiS- TAM O' SHANTER will eavd for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 4—Tuesday, -1.30 p.m. s—Wednesday, 9 a.m. G—Thursday, 7 a.m. 6—Thursday, 11a.m. B—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. S—Saturday, 12 noon For Alanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.m. R- duced Fares per s.s. Tara o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect gcods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messr3. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. j^^^^Vj'i O R W A I U X U. 111 C p.S. OREGON Will leave for Watuku a3 under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. s—Wednes., 4.30 p m. 6—Thursday, 10 a.m. B—Saturday, 8 a.m. B—Saturday, 12 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances permittitig Ordera to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'B Auction Mart will bo attended to M. H. ROE. ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A ■Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng"s tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. S3T This Service commences on MONDAY, tb. May. J. CASEY fe SON. «£',kg^ XjTXGURSION to WAIWERA jQ&%§*£ -Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets. IPs. CASgY & B(?y , «p^St^ CITEAM TO THE WADE - J3§lS» AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under :— __ From Auckland: From Wade : Tuesday, Dec i, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 5,7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 6,4 p.m. Friday, Dec 7, 8 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. T^T^T QHIP~~ r OTAKl,' FROM LONDON. *<(iwfs'ki&£^ All Accounts and Claims against ■sssilSHSßa th(S ship otaki must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 10 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the sth instant, or they cannot Auckland, 3rd December, 1877. «SS^ A UUKLAND STEAM PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE. TheS'S> CSO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port on WEDNESDAY, sth instant, at 12 noon sharp. \\. LODDJliiv, Manager ■ p..^v. 171 O R LEVU XA. The fine new schooner 98 tons register. John Urquhart^ Master wil 1 sail for the above port on THURSDAY next, 6th December. For freight or passage ajpg ARDNa Fort-street. 28th November. 1877. ; . xistaTnUclc brother s, tL vTI i Nc Dk\ bs, Cox'sCkesk. Office .7 •• Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price ''■given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £8 per ton.



WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock o£ Ladies' and Gonts' 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. _3T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TG. S A N D E S, © SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G-.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch- HO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and CoBURG-STREE'x, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brashes for Dressing flour, or old ones refilled. ?TH RIS T MAS IVTEW YEAR'S \.J PRESENTS! AJ( GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW E D■ W A X if' W A V T E'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN T AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writixs Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tousist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT - EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET BE E II I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors axd '&<■< Bootmakers, in thanking their ous- 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. ItJLELDRUM & iJON, OITORTLAXD-STREET E~ t> WI N AUGER, BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to liig New Pukmisks, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson'3, Draper. ENGLISH AND _oo_ FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE liT-S^f} WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES fo^ In every Branch at lowest l*^» of Auckland Prices! ~oc:; ~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGEIJ, PATtNELL. V~tfttftfi a fti> v h ii runs, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTING T O N B R O S. Havk Always on* Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Bice, Pepper, Sec, ground. CIREHIISH I M E N T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Fumenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, victoria-strpjet, ,ccb> tour dooks from the uis'ion bank. *k&Mii!F*~^ ■ Avjr-'"^^**mjtri_ "i«"«<s=-"" j-r°f** ttf^CC^-?'* Si1:"" 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 'Cable," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. Dut c h Cheese. JUST LANDED, Ex ' Otaki,' ■T a .W E N T^Y -FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. * Also, SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST BACON. TjV TTEWIN & T>ROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE T POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Millinery \ M^linery n MRS. BUTTERWORTH, " MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES. FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C jVI RS. BuTTEEWORTH, *« LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, fl MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER clothing establishment. Paper Patterns qf Every Description, QUEE N~Ts TREET, Auckland.



Estate and' Commission Agent., t T R- RANDERSON, % g *J « -r- 8 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, c Gold Mining Shares, g 0 Freehold, and other Property, t» 6 Bought and Sold on a V-< Commission. - MORTG AGES,~LO ANS. &«., g arranged. £ X No Charge to Lender. ci § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _jq Auckland. -w Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S ! (flj R G A N S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments arc now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piako and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). TKT E W S U M-M E R G O OD S. {^1 J. M. McLACHLAN, _218, queen-btreet, Has Just impoiitkd, per ' Famekoth.,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold Ho is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(— ——;=:;=:;=::=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dimedin, 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 25, 1577. ~~n,w r. ¥. traf* os r, dfSflgß*, WAK.v.vmaxh D X N T I S T, (fffs&gi& STBBET. Tooth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clever** Patent Oxide Gaa. rHflNai TiwiMi (frnm On* fen n Frill Rpb> A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\- MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to tiih UNrvEumrv of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are fith February, 27th April, !7th July, and sth October " FA RQUHAR MACitA B, TToiifl 'Mastor. Q E^ L L I N a (3 F F. £3 _____ JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they hare resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell. under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Good?, Wools all tharies, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable oil'cv refused.—Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew & Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A • Q! PECIALTY _£__ O m 1 WISEMAN'S £3 103. STATION SADDLES. -®S There beiac; no duty 0:1 imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING f>> HOUSE AXGLIiSEA-STHEIOT. BEIH.VD NEW BAXK, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Char>;c3 moderate. T_F w • x 1 t c OLo WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUF ACT TJ RI N G TINS MIT H. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. 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 STUEKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoo Factory. The Trade Sumvlied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Lcydon. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THETR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA — 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNGDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. __T Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.] WJ, M A R X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work, in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied.. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncut), at reasonable rateH. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit lequirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evenino Stab office WyndhaTti-Ht.reet. X RISE JUPITER AJN_S~SNUFF THE __\_ MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, direct from Tiia: United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-gtreet. L O V E ~~~T T, « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-streot



]^/f ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— -I-T-iL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-y.treet. TyfONEY TO LEND.—A largo sum o i-VjL 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 -LV.SL the usual rates of interei c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. IOfONEY to LEND in large or small i.?" 1_ sums, at low rate of interest. —Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND oia first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest. — R._O_ DYER, Shortland-atrcet^ IyrONEY TO LEND in largo or small JL»'S. stuns at a moderate rate of Intorost.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND7in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-oifiee. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE . of First-cla63 Freehold Securities. WM. COLKMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. IT HJ" TP£ ROADGATE FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as 'Watt's Dispensary," where, he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, ■ etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have, not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beautifler of the skin, for nursery and toilet xise), Watt'a Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Witt's Rat Pastn, Watt's Worm Powders, Watfs Rose-leaf Nipple Lot ion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt'a Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pilla, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Pbophietob axd Manufacturer : 11. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. "VST H. SKINNER, Tf 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANS. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office R'iH.intrs. &O-. &o. ■ R. M~ c N A B, <• Wholesale and Retail FAM IL V GROC EE, 30, QUEEN -STREET. C3T Shipping Supplied. 'tSS 13 C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onf.iiunga. jjp E O Li U E AXE RS, %JC Fbezman'B Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. jffifc&n rTIHE Thoroit/ h ?~&-?r*>~?~*%&"}i'%$ JL bred Horse, -i^ , r^^K J 1} ' SPKIG OF SHI i i ti 3 c'this Season at the Farm of theu :n(.a travel the surrounding cali n< uceiin ofFers), as follows:— Monday—Pokciio and ( en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pnkekohe. Wednesday— Drury and t-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £1 ; Half-bred Mares, £2 103 : two or more, as per agreement Groomage eaoh mare, ss. «=&, For Pedigree oc this splendid Stalli WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKKNO lITLL. near the Queen's Redoubt. ■£>' 0 T T E R ~& C~OT, DURHAM-STREET, II A V E O N H A L E : Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Caudles (Relraont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmans Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. Sc 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 53 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's fc Colman'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 Raipins 43 boxis Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Fjrs 24 doz. Nnave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Kails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting-, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powdei Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. J\. the largest sale in australia. [ Reduced Pkice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISMS Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. JSCThis UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN 6EW LEATHER ; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Ti^ck, Ruflles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T/\nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to euaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Pkice, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely Backed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Comelete in box £4 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 73 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them fob five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we_ will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of char ge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. ■"YTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Jj{ IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and 7tbs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. S3L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. T£s Works:—Victoria-street Auckland.



JOHN QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or .LEASE, Large Tracts oE COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs, CULTIVA TED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a groat mimbcr of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. FT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. A~S" HT O N & SO N, © HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Qtteen-sthekt, Adcklasd. FOR SALE. HEPBURN-STRE iHT.—A substantially-huilt Sevca-'oomed Verandah Cottage, with otiter Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience i'or a family; allottnent 36 foet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous &f selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further par!icuiar3 can ho obtained upon appli cation to H. Asliton and Son. RICHMOND. —A neat Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with out-buildings, and about 3 acres of land. The Cottage is well finished, and in good orc?er, with nice garden; about half-an hour's walk from town. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to ISlliott and Alber:-streets, vv'ith 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, otit-baildinprs, &^., situated on tlie 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. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roonied Verandah Cottage, with an acre or land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with ont-buildinL'S, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres- of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, ■with largo water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstafi' Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREIiT, NiiWTON. —Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STiiKET. — 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 Couutry botn. for sale and to let. 11. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. ■ £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER HOAD Opposite Baths. I?. APLIXGTON. Manager. Waikato Coal Company. Newmabket Yards. F. G. CL A V TON Is prepared to suyply NEWMARKET, REMU EKA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's rcrice 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. *»* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. AIK AT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons lCs. (3d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldsccn', Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET iND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has ox 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 &C, $CG. &C. jSTew Season's Teas " THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold, To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FOR TH E MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ W Ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ Ib. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ Jb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ ft. On Parcels of 61bs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFF.E, only 1/8 $ Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STRKET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. M"ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrail Works. Show Rooms and Works : Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, Sec, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspection mvi ted. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hixl & Fenton), By Special oJt&adS?!^?} Appointme Excellency^t^S^^^^^^i^the Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Tfi D U C- A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitanrs ol Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipa ia . Terms moderate and inclusive. Tm hTTe Nf r i e~^ bro sT PORTETBSTTLEif^"^ 11 ** ALE



SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMP A N V CAPITAL. £1,000,000. Buildings of every description s.nd Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port!; London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. LOWKST CURRENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. ■BOAEDMM, | Manager. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [E3TAB [SHED 1369.] NEW ZEAL AN D BRAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Foil Mutual axd Indefeasible Lib1 Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office t:< Australasia, it was the first to fkee I,ik«i Assitr\xck from the harassing restjiictioxS which till its establishment in 1369, and or some titne after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain XO CONDITIONS as to l'u! lire ocoupa'ion, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, ami •••'nil information, on application to VVM. THIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BfcLL, General Agent for Xcw Zealand. zeala:; d insurance ±1 COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE. Capital £1,000.000. Reinsurance Funi £100,000. Insurance against LOSS T?Y FTRB of every description of Propc-rtv may re effected T>i:h this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voya;.;e or limo. Itler chandi3e, Goods, ar.d Freight Insured, by Steamers anaaailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special an\ir;.a:fn:enrs. nr IjO'wks Prosiptly Paid: Q-rcOßOre P. PEP.MCC ATrhtiger. iqi O R S" A L E TO ARRIVE, SX'HERO': FIRST OF THE NEW SEASON ENGLISH HOPS. 4 packets 1577 Choice raid Kent Gliding Hops 4 , ~ Fine Sussex Hop 3 4 „ , Fine Kent Hops 6 ~ ~ Tctsmanian Hops 10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt. GEO. W. BINNEY. &TEAM Saw MILL S. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. "TW" OTIC E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Eeg to inform the inhabitants of P.OHsbnby and or Dedwood, that they have SOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LA :,i j3 L A M .D i Cash Peiues .— per !b. Fore-quarters Mutton - -M. ~ Legs and Loins id. ~ Boiling: Beef, from 3d. ~ Roast Beef M. ;, Prime Cut Beef 6d. ~ Chops and Sausages id. ~ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. ~ Lamb, fronr2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 253. per IOOfbS. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class strie, on the shortest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. H A^ S^ L A V ;■ E Tl, BUILDER AND TONTPACTOR, Kybsr Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. Boots i Boots \ 1 Boots ii \ dissolution of partnership. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civilry 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, ■ J^ BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and Children's eZss^sF made to order. $a Note the Address— D. N. C A R T E R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONES AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURES, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Paninure, Auckland. Countr orders promptly execttted. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM" ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ar."- Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, <see, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfce tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturers. Auckland. IT AMILTON, WAIKAT.O. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Druga, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. Agent: Auckland Eyexin3 Star. CLARKE BROTHE (LATE CHOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC! GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. ChiMren'u Portraits taken instantaneously.