The Evening Star.

F OL VIIT.-^o. 2,695.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, NOYEMBKR 27, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



ACIFIC MAIL • STEAM- j •S^SS^ SHIP COMPANY. 1 ' ~ I FOR SYDNEY DIRECT.; j The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw i Steamship j AUSTRALIA, i ■\V. Cargill, Esq.. Commp.nder, will leave ; Auckland for the above port on or about I FRIDAY, EOth November, carrying Mails and ; Passengers. j por further particulars, freight, or passage I applyto OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ttlTion steamship company j \j os1 new zealand (limited). Time Table —November, 1877. fob taranaki, nelson, picton. wel- LIXfiTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHAL^OCRS. VROSi Manukau. Steamship, j 1 )ate of Sailing. Hatoea .J Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Waxatcj. ..i On arrival English Mail.! — j«)R-:TAUEAN6A, POVERTY BAY. NA^IKR. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON axo PORT CHALMERS, from Qceex- wharf. r Tacpo .-. Thursday, 29th. Ip.m.! — | | ~~&r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 Der cent, off double fares; available until 23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. excursion •llllifexy TO THE WEST COAST SOUNDS. The L Tnion Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanrenga (lith), Poverty Bay (15ih). Napier (16th), \Yellington (ISth), Lyitelton (19fh). and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; Jeave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Hreak sea, Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MTLFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she vdil remain at lease 43 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, rrivingin Auckland about 30th January. The Bertking 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 partictilars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Acrents, Queen-street. CJTEAM TO THE WADE v'iS^>' k3 and puhoi. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. SSITXH, will leave as under:— Auckland for "Wade : "Wade fov Auckland : Tuesday, 27th, 8.30 a.m. Wed., 23th, 12 noon Thursday, 29th, 10 a.m. Timrs., 30th, 12.30 p.m. For freight or passage anply to J. CASEY & SON. 3£k&^ X>AELIAMENTAUY RATES JgSfeJt TO RIYERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at SINGLE Fakes of 3s. e-ach, 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. «£2s^^ TTI )R THE HOT SPRINGS, JSlSbii: V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, v****p'kAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p. 3. 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. 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, 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 ut a shipping note. Forfrei g htorpa3sa g ea P |lytO sE;Y & gQy> ' <££fe^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM JgPßggS^ RIYERHEAD TWICE -5SSSss' . DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as mder :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.B. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. *£k&^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J||j|||;io WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS^ TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVTLLE. The b.B. MINNIE CASEY Captain Kawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday andFridav- *knines tide. Passen^.r; .cave jVucklandj per 'LILY, on Mondays i.. 1 Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., ana r'argoof and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, _____^__ l^ed Offlco. Wharf^ <ad^. "\*rAIKATO SIEAV >AVI -^^^ » ▼ GATION &COAJC MINING <gasr7™ gFCOMPANY (LIMITED) TIME TABLE I _. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight 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. D Alexandra to Newcastle, •^er steamer Waikato—Tucsi ay, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fares:— Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 33., oeck, 2a.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan is. FRANzscH^FPi Sfcf.ro'rary. Fnrutreet, 15th November. 187?. ■*Jg&fe^.QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The 8.8. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— nr *, of, Otainatca, calling at iunction or Kaiwaka *&& Maugatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, *£**/ Tuesday moraines tide, returning on vveanesday. for Po rt Albert d;roct . every Thursday morn "gstide, returning on Fridaj'. , , r^sen-gers for Otomatea leave Auckland, per at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port A"?ert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. „ , Otamateaon Fridays, and for Port ■Albert pn Monday This Service'commences on MONDAY, l" -May. ————__ J. CASEY fc SON. j|U^ -q^~o~7it S~ A L~E^ A SCREW STEAMER, ~ "~ ~~~~J 28 Tons Register, Itofnn? 1874- -Carries a large cargo on light vj;£nf. and with bitiall consumption oiiuel. parlieuJuPS, aimly to W. AITKEN. Land Agent.



it^Oß LONDON DIRECT. The only regular trader ana I favourite clipper ship : CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tons register, Captain George RALLS, having commenced to joad, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, i on or about DECEMBER 21, thus offering the j first opportunity for shippers of wool. ! Intending Passengers are requested to make j application as early as possible. j THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. ; (LIMITED). Agents. I «ggg^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Laila Rookh—Wednesday, 5 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 6 p.m. Durham—Saturday. 10 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Tuesday. 9 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 3 p.m. Durham—Friday, 3 pjn. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 7 p.m. Not responsible for good« or parcels put ou board without a shipping note. P.B. nterprise laid uu for new'boiler, &c. .1. EDWARDS, Agent. <fSr%^_QTEAM T0 COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday; 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. ■&Fes HPHAMES STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above i Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform ! Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (Rent .Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. «*ts3*s-. T7*oll RUSSELL, WANG A .^§§£§^32 P-OA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcel 3 prepaid at the Office ou the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.h. ARGYLE will leave for the above slace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY I Morning at 12noon, and every FRIDAY a.t 3 p.m. i Saloon Fares, 7a 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.*. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. T.TcGRKi-lOR. AT;tnagrr. THIRST SHIP FOR LON "*fe^^^^^^a ie ma Sniflcent ship FAMENOTH, j 952 tons register, W. C. Aui.n, Commander, j This vessel, having most of her caivo engaged, •will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every I requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare ] opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called I to the deck accommodation of this vessel. I For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savili and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. November 24.1877. . i 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 & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savil] CRUICKSHANK& C 0. ,) and Co. W A X U X U. "'^iyyiiss' The ss- TA rn O' SPIANTER will cave for Waiuku as followß :— From Onehunga 1 From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 29—Thursday, i p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn 9' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. • Orders to collect goods left at the stores oi Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agente Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with Promp^sp^ch^ Onehunga or Newmarket. »gjgg^Vp OR WAIUKU. TheP#S" OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 23-Wed.. 10 a.m. 28—Wed., 3 p.m. Dec. Dec. I—Saturday, 2 p.ni. I—Saturday, 6 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return. ss. Weather and other circumstances permittittg Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. f Auction Mart will be attended to M. H. it'Jß/. «£D*#R?^ CJTEA3VI COMMUNICATION TlllfeO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^^^ SBgTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A.. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :- From Auckland- Tuesday, 27th November, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. 28th November, 6.30 p.m. Thursday, 29th November, 7 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, 28th November, at 11 a.m. Thursday, 29th November, 12 noon _ Thursday, 29th November, 12 midnight (Twice this day.) Weather and other --um^ances^e^Ung Agents. (~^j R. M C IST AB. To Wholesale and Retail FAM IL V GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. ear shipping sufpli bp. -m PC L A R X SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Whabf, Onehcnga. W U T I C E MR. W. E." WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby anc or T)ed wood, that they have VOW OPEN ii,D t BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the abovi District, and hope to receive a fair share 0 patronage. ;LA MB\ LA Bi B LA M B f Cash Prices per tt Fore-quartera Mutton 2d. „ Legs and Loins •• «l- » • Boiling beef, from 3d- „ 1 Roast Beef *«• •• Prime Cut Beef sd. .. Chops arid 'Sausages ■■— •*}• » DahT-fcd Pork , sd. and b:l. „ I ur.ib. from 2s. per quarter - Corned Beef, 203. per lOulta. vt r —Poultry dressed in first-class, style, 0; the shoxtest notice. All meat delivered free 0 charge, Families waited on for orders.



EDWIN- '-.AUGER, BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining : Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. j ENGLISH AND _ oo _ FIRST-CLASS j Colonial-made mrtf^'B Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES Pwl In every Branch i at Lowest S*«i» o f j Auckland Prices! ~°°~" The Trade. ■ *** Stationery Department.—ln future a ; General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be j kept. Agent for the Evening Star. ' • E AUGEK, PARNELL WAKNOCK BROTHER S, SOAP AND CANDLE i MANUFACTURERS, ! Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. I Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price ggiven. ! Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. j JjJOOTS ! J3OOTS ! ! J3OOTS !! ! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. j j D. N. CARTE P. : (Late Stephens and Carter), 1 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 j 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 Oentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. I *£EL Note the Address— ® JLs 0 V^ARTER, BOOTMAKB R, NEXT DOOli TO MESSES li. TONKS AND CO., ; QUEBN-STREE T. mHE DUBLIN L»RESS, MANTLE, IJL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH- I MENT, Wyndham-streht, corner of Albert- Btreet. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as aVtave, wishes respectfully to inform I the Ladies of Auckland, and surroucding dis j tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will 1 receive immediate attention and dispatch. i Wedding and .Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. (Ti £ O X G E A X E R S, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow. U. S A N D E S, a 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. J JJ Q JD a COMMISSION AGENT, SIIGRTLANU-STKEKT. FRESH S~7TT MEN T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, ~£x City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKET, Ogj,, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never snen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND C O. ; Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand Auckland- Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Primt I Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornec Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt oi ■ order. Families waited on i n town or suburbs. , in HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBEB The Undersigned are selling SASHES '• DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VER"S i LOWEST RATES. Have al3O on hand a verj large and superior stock of First and Second ' Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. _, . Wood Turning in alt, its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited). MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be teft at No. 36, In surance Buildings. E E H I V E SHORTLAND-STREET MELDRUM & SON, Tailoks ani vgg.. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus jujHHk. tomers for past favours, informs their ! tHHS an(itne Public that they have Removec Tggzy to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted ' Reasonable Prices. 1 JxLeLDRUM & OON, Shortland-street AND J. S O P P E T. • freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. F. WEBSTER >» WHOLKSALE AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKKR: 13 JiCKEN-STREKT, AUCKXANT>. iNwvt i.ho Xln\nn Rank* iiILLIPPS AND SONS, Oil 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS . Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oila Turpentine. Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate ■ Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographi< > Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sasites Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 & 87, QUEEN-STREET. h hnURKISH BATHS 4 J_ TURKISH BATHS • The Corporation Water is now laid on in fu] force, and the Proprietor intends to give tin Public the full benefit. He will open his Bath; on the oth November, every morning, frqn 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers brini their own towels. N.B.— In addition to Thursday, the Baths wil be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings fo 1 Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6 1 (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tueada: 3 1 evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings ' j f-ora 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same prire a I Saturday afternoan, 2/. Annual Tickets, £1 is. 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. HAS.L A V E R BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Par*. >. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimate yen for Town and Country work. R. FAULDEK, Sole Contractor to th City Council for the Emptying of Eart I Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepare! ' to attend punctually to all requests regardin the above. Persons desirir.g to have the sai places Btteriwed to, either weekly, fortnightly, o otherwise, can have the same done by leaving n notice, either verbal or written, with th it Inspector of i\ Tui9ancc3, City Council Oilic* Queen-3treet.-



Estate and Commission Asent, t T X- RANDEKSON, g O • -x- ■ 8 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, d "^ Gold Mining Shares, 3 cs Freehold, and other Property, •» 5 Bought and Sold on « g Commission. • MORTGAGESrLOANS. &C, <! pj ■ arranged. h No Charge to Lender. d y _~rr g Office: U, Insurance Buildings, o pq Auckland. ? Land and Investment Agent. ABGANSI' ~f\ RGA NS I MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank cifJNew Zealand). ■VT E W S U M M E R G~O 6T> S. J. M. McLACHL AN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per • Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMRR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )bcx~sC:=:;=:;=: 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 Weak) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1577. WC U L P A N 0 PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM. AND ORGAN TUNER, REPATREIt AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. . TfyT K. T. TRAFt OS. T, SURGEON 3?-** Wakefibld- DENTIST, STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'e Patent Osdde Gas. rMflfllnl TftAth ifrftm ' iru* v^i h '-full Hotl A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM JA. mar school. (Affiliated to the Univkksity of Ne\v Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Ffftftd Master. QELLIN G O ¥ F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost'price, a great Variety of English and' Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods:, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. X'o reasonable offer refused.—X'ote the address: Jas. AhKew&Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A SPECIALTY m- WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES, There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own avention for saving time. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOA RDING HOUSE AjfOLESKA-STitEET, Behind New Bakk, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long fell requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson' has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour ou arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. HW A I T E o WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his 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 Wiiolesalk Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUJBBN STREIiT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr.£. Lcydon. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufacturod Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. isr Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.] W.J. MARK S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH-PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. TAMES BUTCHER; ♦J» CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Good 3 Cleared and Delivered from ship's side en Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or tincnt). at roaFoiifihlo ratos. ERC II ANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star oflica V t Tyudham-sl,rß<-.r.. A RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE _£&_ MOON! Just Received—2s walti-lAM'B SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, dire.ct froii the United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. L O V E T T 3 a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strkkt. Has always on hand a -Well-selected Stock oi Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins aiso. West of England, Mosgiel, and othei Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate- Tweed thoroughly shrunk before makinsr np. The Trade supplied at a very small ad vane on cost for cash.



"ft/I ON.T2Y TO LEND, on Mortgage.— -LtjL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strcet. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, $£■ very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/rONEY to LEND in large or small J.7.JL SU2TI3, at low rate of interest. —Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. "jV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free -Lt s. hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0. DYER. Shortland-street. 1%/rONEY TO LEND in large or small ijf_l_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. I\/|" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small -i-VJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-.streef. next the Post-office. \/fONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE -LtJL of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLE MAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ffl Li E U" ND E R SIGNED J_ — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old I'ted, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, and octaves MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisas BRANDY—Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Aho, line old Vintages for private families. Burgaud's, in bulk; Biashaws, Trlcoche, and Ko\ylatt Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunvllle's, Greenless and Colville's, Sheirift's Islay, John Eraser's Bracl-da, Long John, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Danville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and. Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co/3 and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-caska and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c—Marascluno Curacoa, orange • and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHA:»IPAGNE— Cliquot's, Peirier Jouet's, Tiioet's. Collin'3, De Lossy's and Roederer3, SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Bura-undy, Ver deiliio. Reisling Heiinitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra i-lock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Deveuish, Tennent's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marxian's No. 3?and i,. in barrels BOTTLKD STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERUSS —Comprising Belmont, Ozokerir, Field ■' r;> ?d Taylor's Patens Ends Candles, Craoi-ivi Loaf Sugar. Saltpetre. &o. RECKIT i' & SOX'S >'RENCL[ BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H. ?.. in 500 boxes. La Caoba Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor do Solor, Erotays, and Part au" as TOBACCO—Venus. Lord High Admiral, Hud ' son. Raglan, and Le Grand, and Derby i PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundeil, Spence &: Co.'s Genuine Ground' and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead. White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Haw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundeil, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing Id 1-gallon tins •Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrat-ed FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths OitDAGE— Europe, [Manila, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Hope COMPOSITION XAIL3 for Munts Metal CORRUGATED GALVANIS .D IRON—More wood &z Rogers', and Go3pe Oak, 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Xos. 10,11, 12, and 14 C!!. 3. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PL.AXIXG, SHAPING, and i RJLULN'G MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. <fc Co. hare new aiopt'.A the method followed bu the large London Homes cf VATTING their WISHES and SPIRITS, this having letn found to s;curc the delivery efa higher standard of quality^ than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as hereto/on ivhen required. NDEXTB EaECUTEDFOS ALL K.l'SDa OF GOODS RRfIWN PAMPRKJ.T. * HO DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1864.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and *" wished: All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed ; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls. &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers "d^edin any shade, aud curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Rlankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned "*■ dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. .Ejdgar & Company, Weli.esley-st. East. XXf H. SKINNER, Vt s builder, carpenter, and JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fitting, fro.. &.C. X A X G E SHIPMENTS OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Haxd :— Paris Millinery , C Fancy Dress Goods Feathers rj Black & Cold Flowers i Silks ! b^ Prints I Ribbon 3 r1 | • Muslins 1 K^'ehiefs i^) Mourning Ma terials Fichu 3 . I H ? Paletots < ' Q | i 1 ; Costumes ] Manchester * | Goods Farachuf.c-3 s j a I of every dcs , Bows I cripticn. : G10V63 €-A , ! I i . i Hosiery <q m i 1 Tweeds | Corset 3 H | Shirts l! vi ? I Tieg ; | Underclothing ?=H , I Collars j Baby Linen ! v^. ! Handkerchiefs i ! r —1 I Hosiery I FiOCics i~l Straw Hats 1 j Tanics — (:)— i *™H The above ir Pelisses . : | both ' I *H ' Cloaks | Boys' & Men's | | MILLINERY, DRESS, & rJAXTLS^fAKIXC , ' ■ In a.l their Branches, conducted on i ' the Premises.



JOHN CJ OPPfi T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LfiASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either S.hee-p or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TED FAR MS, 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. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Aeent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking: of Passengers. Ha ITIFFb n & so n\ c HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUKEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. HEPBURN-STRE[ST.—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. Ashton and Sou. RICHMOND, j-A neat Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with out-buildings, and about 3 acres of land. The Cottage is well finished, and in good order, 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 Elliott and Albert-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 r.ine-roomcd Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings. Sec, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-roouis, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an aero of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD.— Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildin^s. Urge garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—3I acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large 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 FlagstafF Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. «• CROSS-STREET, NWWTON. — 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. -"DAY OF Iti LA XDS. COAL" J3 £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT o^7 BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. 11. ADLIXGTON. Manager. , Waikato Coal Company. Nejvmaeket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is pre-arcd to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following pries :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons 203. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 •■ h"st. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. .- .. V" Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. P. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. \\T AIKATO COAL COMPANY VV (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as fcilows ; — 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. 6d. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Roxaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. , TTTAiKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, W CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Haxd axd 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., &C. &C : j*z%2s. FXVHE Thorou; h 'SPRIG 0F SHI < sin cthis Season at the Farm of theu , j]i <.a travel the surrounding cali ns ucem offers), as follows: — " Monday—Pokeno and C.- ■ en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pnkekohe. Wednesday—Drury and t-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s; two or more, as per agreement Groornage each mare, os. «®> For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. Xew Season's Teas " THE CUP THAT- CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; Kor many years they've- stood the test. Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. j TE A S FOR THE MILLION. I ____ | No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ %= ft. ! 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ ft>. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ &. 4—Finest Tea, 3/C f* ft. On Parcels of 6!bs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, 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, Ooporjte City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND Branch Store? :—MARY-STREET, Shori land, and OWKN-STRKKT. Grahamstqwx. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, i TOMB RAILS. TA IT HROT HE R S Marblt-% Stone, and Tombrail Work,' Show Rooms and Works : Lome-street. j Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilrtea in :-upc-ior stjk\ Tombsfosres, &c:, renewed i i cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Desigi and prices sent free by post. Inspection invitei



"VT O T.I C. E. The LIBRARY of the Young Men's Christian Association will be CLOSED from the Ist to the loth December, for the purpose of issuing a N Tew Catalogue. In the meantime, the Com mittee request the members to send in their Books to the Librarian not later than the -JOtn instant. thqs< buddle> Hon. Sec. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED ISS9.J NEW ZEAL AND BIIAN CIL HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Lifjs Assdrvkcb Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although. this is not the oldest Office in Austkalasia, it was the first to free Lifw "ASSURANCE from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITION'S as to future occupation, residence., or cause oi! death. Pkoseectusss. and full information, on application to WH. TRIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND LN SURAN CE COMPANY. FIE - AND MARINE. Capital £1,003.000. Reinsurance Fund .. .. £100,000, Insurance asr.insf LOSS BY FIRS of every -description of Property may :.e effected with tbis Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. ?Jer chandise, Coeds, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. *&r IjORSKS PrOMPTI-T PAID. . GROUGK P. PIKRCffi Manager. QO r TII Blt IT I 8 H INSURANCE k3 COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buiidings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, an! Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lo\v»v OuEKENT Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. TOARmiAN, Manner. O N . S A L' E ' U cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 ~ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BIKING L JOWDER. • T. H. HA L L & CO., HIGH-STREET & .VULCAN LANE. t &&f\ TONS F LOUS, in Sacks, JLsQxJ -10 tons FLOUR, SO's and 109's S „ OATMEAL 20 ~ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Tjl O R SALE TO ARRIVE, EX 'HERO': FIRST'OF THE N E\V SEASON ENGLISH HOPS. I packets 1877 Choice Mid Kent Golding Hops i ~ ~ Fine Sussex Hops 4 ~ ~ Fine Kent Hops 6 „ T<ssmanian Hops 10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt. GEO. W. BINNEY. H. M. B K°rinrTTli FAMILY AND DISPENSING^ CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. SYJVIONDS-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 s'rict 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 beautiner of the skin, for nursery and toilet use). Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Witt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt' 3 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's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antifailious Pi!l», Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS." SYMONDS - STREET. T7l H REN FRIED BROS. Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. "\V HANGAPOUA StEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ' /"YRIGINALBLUE POST BOARDING \J HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite oldresort !-NOW O?EN. I New and substantial Premises i -.vj tseta erected regardless of expense, containing ex • cellent Sitting and iiedrooms, whicli will be found furnishc i with clv.c regard to comfort and , convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Wai&ato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to :- the above house. CHARLES VEITH. i A UCKLAND AND XISWI'ASTLE ±\_ RAILWAY. b^ WAIKATO TO AUCKL'ANii. 3 ■ **" On Thursday and Fr r-ar. Noverabe: 23tb and I 30th. Single Tickets i3sua3 at'Newcastio for a. ; Au kla-iri. will be ■ available cet«rp up to aud in ' i«b'ftdU»jf'iiba.:}aw3f{l D^ertiber. is j By order. A.V. )EaCw)N tALD, ■ "i. : ; Gentrai Manager.