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THE EVENING-- STAR;, :THHUSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1877.



Auction Sales. F R I D A V, AT 1 O'CLOCK P.M, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Handsome Cabinet Sewing Machine, Hand Sawin "Machine. Mirrors, Brussels Carpets, Handsome Coal Vase. Handsome Aquarium, Venetian B'.iiids. Mahogany Chairs. Maho <™nvLoo Tables. Chcffonnicr. lender and Fire-irons Chairs. Handsome Kerosene Lamps, Ornaments, Chests of Drawers. Bedsteads Washstands, Toiletware. Toilet Glasses. Writing Desk. Superior Feather Bed. Pillows. Filter, Bedding, Sponge Bath, Str^raWRPLATEBWAKE- Cruets, Forks, Sugar Lifter, Spoons. Ladles, Butter Knife, &c, SUPERIOR CIT AXD OTHER GLASSWARE—De canters, Tumblers, Wines, Custards, Dishes, Jug, Fruit Stands, Saits, Basins, Water Bostles, Candlesticks, Sec. Earthenware assorted, Vases. Superior Cutlery—Dinner, Dessert, Car\ing, n??S,S,Jnr°»7SSIS Utensils, barrow, Large Tool Chest. The Property of a Gentleman leaving for Eng land, removed from the Suburbs for Convenience of Sale. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FRIDAY, 1 p.m. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE will be hpld in the Yards, next the Kentish Hotel, on Tuesday, November 6, at 12 o clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10. THE NOVEMBER CATTLE FAIR will be held at Remuera on Saturday, 10th November (the day following the Cattle Show), for a Mixed Herd of 1,000 STOKE CATTLE. Entries sent to the Hayma /set before Satur day, November 3, will be catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. THE HAYMARKET. WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! The First Sale of the Season will be held on Tuesday, the 20th November, whea about A£\£\ BALES will be pitched. 4fcvVr ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Oct. 26, at 11 o'clock. First-class Spring Cart Staunch Mare and Harness . Grey Gelding, five years old, good in harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. UNDER BILL OF SALE, CHAS. T. HARDING TO SHIPLEY. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Oct. 26, at 11 o'clock, 2 Heavy-Draught Horses Also, 1 Dray and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE E AY M A R X E. T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, October 26, at 11 o'clock, A Howard's Wheel Plough, with Shares, &c. ALFRED BTTOKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, October 26, at It o'clock. Ex 'Hauraki,' from Taranaki, 1 Handsome Heavy Draught Roan Mare 2 Upstanding Active Mares. ALFRED "RTTOKLAND. THE HAYMARKET! SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FKIDAY. at 1 o'clock. For Sale : W .0 O L P A C X S. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. ' CHOICE AND ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES, PON SON BY. G. W. B I N N E V HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones Esq.. to sell by auction, without reserve, on Tuesday, 6th November. The remainder of the FEKNSIDE 9PRO PERTY, commanding the best views in Pcnsonby. 'i'he Allotments are on the Ponsonby Road, between Franklin-steeet and the Paddock re cently sold.. Plan and full particulars at the Mart, Queen-street B. TONKS R. C. CA.RR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1877. GREAT LAND SALE, B. TONKS & CO. MAVE been favoured with instructions from R. GRAHAM, Esq., who is retiring from business, to sell, at their Mart, on the above date, at 12 o'clock, The Following Valuable Properties: Ist. The ELLERSLIE HOUSE and 2G ACIJES. 2nd. The ELLERSLIE HOTEL & GROUNDS. 3rd. SIX HUNDRED ALLOTMENTS, suitable for small Farms, Building and Residence i Sites. Terms easy. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &C, &c. FIPIHE Subscribers will '.ell at the Mart, JL Fort-street, on Friday 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture. consisting of— Bedsteads, Tables, Bedding, Cheffbniers, Chest Drawers, Chairs, Couches, Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. Auctioneers. TTVRAPKRY AND CLOTHING. J. SMITH, on the wrong side of QUEEN STRTCET, next the United Service Hotel, has Just Received from Home a Bought Job Lot of SILKS, at a heavy discount ; also, a Large Quantity of MEN'S CLOTHING, which )ic intsn&s to Sell at a Small Profit to clear. —J. SMITH, on the wrong side of tlj^^jEcet. HftTOTICE. —Removed to Grey-street, No. JJ% 37.-MAX SCHMIEDEL, Veterinary Surgeon.



J rgl H E UNDERSIGNED -ILVTEONSALB PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottlea and in butts, hlids., qr.-casks, and Oft" fI,YG cj MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisas BRANDY—Hennessy's and Marten's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families. Bureaud's, in bulk; Bashaws, Trir.ochc, and Rowlatt Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks . WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenlcss and Colville's, SheiriiTs Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, Lon.^ John, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland. Bunv-ille's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Brownings, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s 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.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c. —Maraschino Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, De Lossy's and Roederers, SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy, Ver deilho, Reisling Hermitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennent's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3 and 1, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozokerit, Field's, and Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, &c. RECKITT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H. S., in 500 boxes. La Caoba Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, Erotays, and Partagas TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral, Hud son. Raglan, and Le Grand and Derby PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, 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 —Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths ORDAGE—Europe, JManila, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More vrood & Rogers', and Gospel Oak, .7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10,11,12, and 14 6tbs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, and '26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. Je Co hhvt now adopted the method followed by the large iondon Houses of VATTINQ their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise ohtairMble. Original packages delivered from, Bond as heretofore when required. NDENTS EXECUTEDKOR ALL KINDS OP GOODS. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. -r ARGE SHIPMENTS or? SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery Fancy Dress »taj Goods Feathers Black & Cold Flowers " Silk j Prints Ribbons bsr| r 1 Muslins KV'cMete Mourning Ma- tcrials Fichus j Pcietots H » r Costumed o=2 Jrj y . Manchester "*• ! Goods Parachutes * ASb. a of every dcs- P cription. Bows g ■fc I . Gloves -j A Hosiery % p3 Tweeds Corsets j _; Shirts H S Ties Underclothing Collars Baby Linen f^H Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ! , 1 ! r3^ Straw Hats Tunics , . — (:)— The above in Pelisses fe=H both Frocks Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING In all its Branches, conducted on thG Premises. ivr o t i c c. MESSES. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Deri wood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Beices .— Fore-quarters Mutton ........ - 2d. per ft>. Legs and Loins .... 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. ~ Roast Beef 4d. „ PrimeCutßeef .... 6d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Gd. „ Lt»mb, fore-quarters 4d. ~ Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters. .Cd. ~ Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. Pork Sausages on Saturdays. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the sh.oi.test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for_orders. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING \J HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA -STR EE T EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort will be ltE-OPENKD TO-MORROW (Saturday). New and substantial Premises have been j 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. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, £ ■ — HOUSE, SHIP, o w AND W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER H W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts .of the O p Province. J.H. requests attention of Bnilders and ** H others to his New Glazing Tariff. , ■ Pi , .' •' ~ , - O i J. HENDERSON. • j —J£ S, WYXDEAM-STBEET. \



g P E C I A L . LEWIS B&QTE^&S BEG TO NOTE THAT, IX CONSEQUENCE OF AN ALTERATION ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN THEIK, FIRM, AND WITH A VIEW TO FACILI TATE THE ABOVE, THEY HAVE DETERMINED TO BRING FORWARD A LARGE PARCEL OF General Merchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS OF SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO ARRIVE. THE WHOLE WILL BE OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADVANCES, TO CLEAR THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, AND THE its" Usual Facilities Allowed. "339 -*-[ -—THE— {• GOODS ARE NOW BEING OPENED, AXD THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WUJt. BE found replete. An Early Call is Solicited. i N.B.—lt has been woll circulated in the HOME MARKET, by some-of the other Houses, WITH A VIEW" TCF INJURE OUR REPU TATION, that W33 SELL LOW; but as we SATISFIED WITH SMAIiL PROFITS, WE SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL COURSE OF BUSINESS without reference to the abovo remarks, and appeal with confidence to OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE OF THEIR SUPPORTS NO EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH WILL BE ALLOWED, AS THE GOODS ARE ALREADY MARKED EXCEEDINGLY LOW I £kUEEN ANDg A LBERT-STREETS, lAUCKLAND.



JMPOKTAN T N O TIC E. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his asr DINING ROOMS =S& have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus- Itomers. The LOWER SALOON !is thts most spacious and comfortable, as well ' as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro- ' vince; and. Up-stairs he has furnished an extra ' room, of comfortable size, to prevent over- ; crow gpECIALr ROOMS FOR LADIES | also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices j ■orovided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no I recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over ; eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Ulustra^d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiag London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large | share of patronage which has been accorded to ! him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of i Merchants and Storekeepers to his local!/- ] manufactured Confections, which rival those of i Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the mo3t modern machinery of the trade. j E. WATERS, ! Wholesale *ynd Retail Confectionee, auckland. | FREDK. EIEWTN-.I [HENRY HE WIN ! THE BEST riOFFEE IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOTOA^ & BROTHBR , S . FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! True Indian Currie \ /•-> (~ , True Indian Chut- ( ) Mushrooms and ne y )v. J ( Butter Real French Sar-),—^ ( J rench Beans dinoe ) •• ' ( Oxford Sausage French Mustards ( - , , German Sausago French Vinegars M| ) Essence of Rennett French Fruits ) U( Jugged Hare Truffled Pates Do ), —„ Haro Soup Joi Gras (. ,) Mock Turtle Truffled Pates of } Ox Tail Partridge.Wood ) f | v Chili Vinegar cock, Quail, &c. ) L J ( Tarragon Vinegar Truffles Fines de \, , ( Mince Meat Perigord (CD/ Plum Pudding Asparagus, long { ) Tunny Fish tins ) n ( Guava Jelly, Green Peas, 1 and )U ( &c- &c ---2 lbs. y^^i ' FOR THE BEiST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO F HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS. AND FANCY GROCERS, T m Coknub of QUEEN AND POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, ■ AUCKLAND. U S T T> E C E I D E D A SHIPMENT OF NEW J A M S : (FROM GLEN RIVIN AND MOUNT BAKER ORCHARDS, ADELAIDE), Entirely Free from Stones, comprising— THE CHOICEST ASSORTMENT EVER | IMPORTED INTO THIS \ MARKET, xf£~ Amongst which may be found :— ' Violet Plum 1 Peach Apricot Blackberry Greengage Quince and Orange Mar ma ! Anple and Damson Cheese 1 Apple Pear ' Apple Ginger. CLOSE "OR OTHER TEA DEALERS, T7KKN-STR X XT !/^ L A X X S 0 N A KD p 0., I BOOT & SHOEMAKERS. ' Beg to inform the public that their Stock of ' Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoos has ! been largely replenished per lato ships. More of those now famous Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7/6: a case of extra largo sized Ladies' Kid Boots, to B's. Gentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox ford Shoe. OLARKSON & CO., Boots*jUCKr^ and Importers, Sub-agents foi Singer's Sewing Machines, 19S, Queon-sujct next Mr Adson. _ CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAI. FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC i GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, lat moderate priexw. Children' 3 Portraits taken instantaneously. T>OOTS, QHOES, & CLIPPERS. It« Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, \ OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTMAKER, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in tho occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by J strict attention and oivility to receiva a share ! of public patronage. He sincerely trusts th«t old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and j Well - assorted STOCK, at Gre-atty Koduood 1 Prices. ■ ! Every Description of Mens, Women's, and | Children's Boots made to order on the shortest j notice. | N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American j Boots still le£t, at hah" the usual price. i i | IC&. Don't forget the A ddross— ' R. LITTLE (Late Forkman to C. Marks), | Three doors from McArthur & Cos. ! j VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY. ' I WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD j AT THE '■ AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP MANUFACTORY, : CORNER OF COOK AND GRE\ -STREETS, | Of any dimensions, in any number from One , to a Hundred, within a given time, of the | best quality, and reasonable pri->es, ; and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates i returned by Post. j A. & A. BUSBY i (Late M. Horten Busby), VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS" AND WIRB WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. OW is the Town Watek Supply to Pay?—By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S Licensed Plumber, Lome-street, where you can bare your work done at a reasonable charge,



|^ ALVAN IZ ED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, 1 MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zino Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, dt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gaafftting of every style dose at shortest i notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the I Country. ; S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery. 1 and having completed all nis arrangements for | manufacturing, is in a position promptly ■■- i execute all orders. List of Prices forward upon application. Onders per_ coach, tr... , carrier, or coasting vessel, receive iituneflLi^a : attention. . 1 S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllssley-street. AtTORXANB. |SS EW SPRING AND OUii DRESS MATERIALS. I ■ . I -{H. ATKINS}- ■ Has now for Sale, CHEAP, a evli ■ ! ment of ! -as- NEW DRESS GOODS, ■» suitable for the Spring and Summer Seaso*. i every variety, stylo, quality, and texture. il§ % % % Attention is respectfully invited to this Season's Shipment, which is the Largest »nd Best-selected ever shown in the city. The Prices are also very reasonable. $i$ i i Also, Just Opened, MANCHESTER GOODS, CALICOES, SHEET INGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, LONG CURTAINS, TABLTC LINJEN, &o. A Great Reduction has been made in the Prices of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced List of the Home manufacturers. NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, &c, Just Received. Splendid Lines in Auckland & Melbourne-mad CLOTHING. The Largest Stock of MOSGIEL & IMPORTED TWEEDS in Auckland to select from. iJ3T TAILORS-JSUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS EXECUTED. ! A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. HA TKINS. mAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING ; JL MACHINES i These Machines are undoubtedly the best in J the market, being simple b— '■ -~V>stantial i i construction, little liable to rtSsaeiKement, an I thoroughly efficient for all household work. , Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti i Machines, and Stand Machines on handso i stand. N.B, —All kinds of Sewing Machines rapa'u Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold ; I a reduced rate for a short time, to make roon. ! for farther shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. , Sole' Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, BHORTLAND-STREET. OUTHBRITIS H INSURANCE COMPANY ! CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents i Insured. , Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to ; London. j Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islaud &c. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, I Manager. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTING!' ON BROS. Havk Always ox Hand— 1 Flour. Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal \ Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed I Rice, Pepper, Sec, ground. J if r ?$M WC. D E N N E S © has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent \ n „_„•„_ I Home Shuttle [Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Whesler & Wilson Howe* } Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing: and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Othkrs.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. W "ANTED, particular attention to be given to the following important fact: I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, ha«* just opened out 800 pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at 4s. 6d. per pair. Be in time. QUICK'S LIVERY & BAIT STABLES, VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland. For Hire : Open and Close Carriages Buggies, of every description Wagonettes, Breaks, and Omuibusses Ladies' and Gentlenien's Saddle Horses Hearse and Mourning Coaches. Charges Very Moderate. 'BUSSES leave Unionßank for Ponsonby and Newton every twenty minutes, from 8 a.m. till 7 p.m. A Night' Bus at 9, 10, and also at 11 if. required. On Saturday night, every half-horns from 8 till 11. Fares—Sixpence. The MOUNT ALBERT' and WHAU 'BUS leaves the Whau Hotel daily for town at 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m., leaving the Union Brnk for Mount Albert and Whau at >2 noon and 5 p.m.; except on Saturdays, when it leaves the Whau at 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.. and the Uuion Bank at 2 and 10.30 p.m. Fares—One Shilling. ALL NIGHT. ■$*' Groom in Constant Attendance.



rTNITED SERVICE HOTEL,; \J CORNKR OP QUEEN & WEIiLESLEY-STHBETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Pkopkietok. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A UCILAKD. N. Z. _ /-\CCIDENTAI^ OCCIDENTAT Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—riz.. Six ""irsl-class Bedrooms and Parlours; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar m the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, ti>\- Pro.irlelor -n-jshes them to know that he in notr m a. po.iition to offer the best of accommodas-ifwi. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programnio for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. "A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTTTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beor. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs. Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the tsaid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. ANGAWHARE.H OTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Roomj for Families. £&" Boa*s for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. A~I PARA HOTEL, HELENSVTLLE. JAMES HAND, having completed improve ments to the Hotel, will be glad to accommodate Travellers and Sportsmen who may favour him with a visit. The Hotel is within a few yards of the wharf. Two first-class steamers leave twice a week, ensuring- quick trip 3 for visitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. , A good Table kept, and the best of Wines and. Spirits. J. H ~&T N D, PROPRIETOR. ■EXCHANGE IT O L, QUSEN-STREET, Atjctclaot, SAMUEL wtt.i.tams (late Steward of the Northern Club), Proprietor. S. W. begs to inform his numerous friends and the public at largo that he has taken the above centrally-situated Hotel, and hopes that by supplying a sood article to merit a share of their patronages RITE R I 0 N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H O H C. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and siirroundintr districts that he has leased The above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H tel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of WiDOS and Spirits. Seecombc's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class Stabling. JAMES WILLIS.' ho tttl CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. Georre Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public of Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcome new ones. LE X A NDRA HOTEL. DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. D. M. CARGO Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs"the public that he has received (out of Bond) a Large Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ATJ3S. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. WELLINGTON HOTEL, WELLINGTON-STREET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (Late at the British Hotel), Pj^Pj^KTOR. THE THISTLE HOTEL, Near the THEATRE ROYAL, Queen-street. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bar is Ujtoquaixed. Every attention given to the Public. HENRY KEANE. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. One of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, i s No w oPe N, ! Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Show-Rooms for Commercial Travellers, ! Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the superint^ndauce of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. ' The extension of the Railway to Newcastle make 3 Hamilton less thaa one day's j pleasant journey from ! Auckland. W. Wllob, PROPRIETOR. T^TOTICE TO TRAVELLERS. RAILWAY HOTEL, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Akkival of Each Train at Mercer Station. ' JAMES RLDLER, . : Proprie'ior. "TITAJNTED. the above fact to be made . T V public, that I. Levy. alO, Queen-street, j 'has made arrangements with, a firm in the West end of London (relations), for & constant supply of the most fashionable Clothing, and at the «ame time at such' large discounts for cash, that no one will be able to compete against him for cheapness and durability. He believes there is " Nothing like perseverance in business."



FU N E R A L S ECONOMICALLY | FURNISHED j BY :■;. . T- & K. 0 0 0 KB, * CABINETMAKERS, Upholsterers, and Undebtakbbs : I C 7, QUEEN-STREET. • ' I U%r B- HAY WAKK I FLNSRAL UNDERTAKEH, I UPHOLSTERER, ; 8 AJTO |i MATTRESS - MAKER, I WYNDHAM-ST RE El. .«^ jfsSj>§>% r§iHE Thorough. ' SPEIGf OF SHille- ' c !--s?rdthis Season at the Farm of thenn^ ■ jorc.an travel the sum--;ndinglooaliSwiw ; acucem offers), as folio- s:— lwlUH*eß (If Monday—Pokeno aad C en's Redoubt Tuesday—Tual:au and JE'iikekoheT^ Wednesday—Drury and irapakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 • HbJMw,,* Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agß&wiroTft Groomago each mare, ss. -~«ucm, S®_ For Pedigree of this splendid Stalttn>, see Cards. wuiun, WM. CROSBIS, Peopribtob. POKENO HILL, near the Queen's RectoaM. ttACks and USEFUL cSIIle! The Powerful Thorough-bked Rm-o* "AXE AXE." ** LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. This country having been infested tefch thorough-bred weeds, brpeders are solicfttQ h, see " Akeake" and his Stock, and not to caioled Or influenced by men haring- »SR})» judgment, or experience of the Equoe. Tsp-ms .-—■ angle Mare, £5; Two Moto^^ar each ; Three Mares, £3 ■ l»s. each. Gxooaan 2a. 6d. ~»«Be Good Paddocks and Pure Watery sad-everr attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Heweß in Colony were got by " Akeake." OWSN CURRAN IffOGEE, 66> f^i H A M P I ON" \_J Will Stand this Seasok, ; * AT THE STABLES OF THE TJNMIBSIGNED OTHUHU. jfgpSjfefc^c-n^Enw The Powerful Oyfleakle %lWmj&h stallion "CHAMPION" wae Ar]ffi"wSsj&'gM bred by Mr. Holly, of Christ ve\* reTS? church. "Champion" is by ■ TUMiaaiJKmEJ "Lofty," and out of "Belle," <vr-wr the twQ g rea (; est priae-tahets in New Zealand. They have never bern beaten, showing against all comers, colonial and im ported horses. "Champion" is a bright bay, risinjr five years old, stands 17 hands higb, remarkably actiw, perfectly sound and free from vice. Be wm awarded First Prize at the Auckland Agncol tural Society's Skorr last season, where as a four year old he competed against all corneas. Terms: —Single Mare, £51 two Mazee, £i Ms. j each ; thres IVlares, £i is each mare. | N.ii.—Foals ensui-ed per agreement. Groom age, 3s. each mare. Good Paddochs, ■with water, 3s. per week. OWEN CURRAN MoGEi; PropritrtDt . tfs&fe*aifSPte&K TTf^KE Pure-bred Eesm h^^M^t^ -«-. Draught CJyflesd* | -B«Ji^S '-'YOUNG SIR COLIN." He is a Bay Colt, foamed in November, 18?8, ntaad3 17 hands high, and was imported by Messrs. H. & J. Goodl'ellow, from ■MoOnltoft, Caninlsell an-1 Co., of IVfelbourne, agents forttoe j breeder—C. B. Fisher, Esq. Young1 Sir Cofinfe ■ a dark bay; he is thoroughly afetun^i inlxs- I ness, remarkably good tempered, vrith piwriy of bone and muscla, and good action, and has proved himself a sure foal getter, and lias the folloYrinsf first-class pedigree : — His sir©, Sir Coiin, was got by the feraous boj-s* Sanaswi. bred by A. Logan, Eeo— Oras flats, Kilbajrchau, out of his favourite mare Jess, wkich gained a first and second prize at tJie Hiaphl»ada anvd. Agricultural Society's Show at P«rth and Berwick-on-Tweed, two nrstprizes at Mary hill, two first at Glasgow, and tyro first at Paisl&T. Her sir* L«fty gained the Gtegjow premiums in 1858, and was afterwards sold to Mr. Wilkie, Fifeshire, for £300. Samson lea [ proved himself to b© one of the beet tme&Shs horees in the West of Scot'and ; many of hfi stock including mares, have been sold for £200 each a.nd upwards. Sir Colin's dam Jess* lately owned by Mr. Thomas Young, farmetLocii end, and froni har lie bred four entires. Sfealao bred four entires from Jess's dam Lilly; two of the entires wera bought by Mr. T. CUrke, Men suaes, who afterwards sold them at high figures to go to Auairalia. Jese's sire was tbe .weH j known horse Old Sir Colin, which n««r l<wßfl | beaten in Scotland ; he gained £39 at Grlmsmm, ! and the siame Tear he gained £30 at the ffigh land Society's Show. Lilly's sire, S»r, late tie pnspertry of Mr. Clarke, gained the lli^Wand Society's priae at Perth, and was afterwa»ds sold to go to Australia. Sir Coiin's OK, Sam son, was also the sire of Colonel FJoi«fc|g's, of Kilkerra. mare, which gained a great number of prizfie—^being flrnt as a yearlinsr at Kenftew- I shire, Johnstone, Barrhead, Mary hill, and Glee j grow; as a two-year-old she was flrstat tteeame : places; as a three-year-ofd she gaißed fiset at Glasgow and Mary hill; and when four yme old she was first at Inverness. She is dam to tbe best stallion in the kingdom—viz., Mr. Bidders cel&byated horse, which was first in 1869 at me All Bngland Shovr at Manchester, and tee HisAJand SociHsr Show at Edinburgh. ;'» Colin has gained first prize 3at all tto'loca shows as a yaarling and as a two-yaar-oli, and gained the priae at Paisley as a threeryear-cw to travel hat district. He has proved himself a wire stock getter. — (Signed), W. MoGayiMi Glasgow, lith AprtL IS7O. -■ He will travel tkis season as follows k-^I» ---kuraVaU&y on Mondays; Remuera on Thurs days ; at the Stable? of the Undersigned aw Surrounding Districts on Tuesdays, Wednes- I days, and Saturdays. | TKBies:—Single Mares, £3; two or moje 83, per agreement. Groomage, 2s. 6d. Good Grass Paddock 3 will be provloea lot Mares, at 2s. per week, i Every care taken, but no responsibility. ;■] '• All Payments to be made on or before Jfii January, 1878. -' ' : NORMAN MCDONALD, . Proprietor. I PapatoitoL . : THE WAIKATO MAIL COACH wD connect with, the Mid-day Train atlfga raawahia daily as follows:— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia—■ ! Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. i Hautoou. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. , Ngaruawakia, arrive 12.20 p.m. N garnawahia to Cambiidge— Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.in, Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. . Hautapu, 4 pan. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. , ■ ■ i , nr A Mail Coach wiU also leave Hamilton »r Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and'TeAwaj mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra a* 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ( arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. , „ ■■»■■' Parcels and Passengers, booked at S^v,"^" Soppet's office, \^ueen-street, will be forwaroeu with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. - . W. K. CARTER, Propn6»>r- JOH V SOPPET. , , Bf imm *S! No, 8, Queea__^____jicMa_d__«BL- i p ~~ ■ gf DE VI T T' a GUNMAKER, „' 244, Q U E E N-ST X B E-T, Opposite the MakkeT; ON SALE, IN STOCK- _ M 6 Single and Double Breech-loading and m** loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals-- Best Brands in Gunpowder ; - ..:fw{ Khot, Eley's Double Waterproof ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot v* centrators i ' '' I Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for BreeoffK» v^t> | Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof CoverS Game Bags, &c. '■' '■ JJ__i/fegcrip Breech-loading Implements ot &rery<*PAlv ■ tion .. .. . i ,-,,; V Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Atftmom^" Infantry S^%voJds ' :■■.'.■. ■ '•'■ Fishing Tackle /■...,' 'Fireworks^ , '.*'., '^. j .__J";-l_^—