The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —Fo. 2,38C>

AUCKLAND, F.Z., MONDAY, FOYEM-BER 12, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PEIWT.



-g^lOR SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, may be expected bere again on the 2-tid, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freaght or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. November 8, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). !____■ Tai-le—November, 1877. FO& TARAVABX NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT Cj.IAI.MERS. FROM MANUEAP. j j',«itest i Steams-lip, Date of Sailing. , x.a.n. WANAKA-.tTTtiesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 32 noon. Taranaki Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m.; 3.45 p.m. Wem/kotow Wednes., 21st, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea ..! Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m.. 13noon. Wanaka .. |fOn arrival English Man.j — j i FOR T .URA NG A. POVE RT V- BAY, N4 r>l_R, WKLUNGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qoeen «rf :_E_T ' 'IL-KF. ' "l '[ Eawea .. Thursday, 15th, i p.m. — Tai-'O .. :J Thursday, 29th, 4 p.m.j — FOR, RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m.; — T-. tjp0..... Monday, 2.th, 5 p.m.j — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotowua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m.j — 1 «sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streers. "ET'OR RUSSELL, WANGA ~M§m^-^ ROA' AND MANGONTUI. Thes_. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at a, p.m. (weather permittiitg). Passengers booked, and small parcels prepaid at ths Office o-i the "Wharf. No ca_s_x> received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI T.he s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at o p.m. FOR ODROMANDEL. The s_. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Maraing at 12 noon, and every f__TD A _ at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A. for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) Ttoe s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. 12th November Friday. lGth November Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. M-jgRTCGOR. Maw»agwr. £s£hr Parliamentary rates 4_^^P^-®- TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excnrsion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead. and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m, J. CASEY Se SON. _^^-^ Til »R THE HOT SPRINGS, 2PS-£|S>' JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^S'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p-s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail _3 under :— Auckland _nd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and SE&urday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mab_ra,T_gi every Thursday and Saturday aS U o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau. and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, evei-y Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut-a shinping note. aor freight or passage ajj^gggy & j __2*-fe- QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,j|||||^o WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAKARA. TE KOPURU. MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAH GAVILLE. The S.S. MINNIE CASEY Ciptain Rawson, will leave EelensvUle every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday _o__in_: s tide. „,-.--, Passen :"_•< leave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mo__a^3 aid Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and ok> .-o-idays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. *__-____. Steam to- and from £§3______:o RrVERHEAD TWICE «-___K_B-»'' N-y DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— __. From Auckland : From Riverhead: S.s. City cuf Cork— l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s.Gomim-Sp.m. S.s.G^m|n- & ON THE KAIPARA. The sus. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Oiamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi arid Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. _, _ Foi- Port Albert direct, every Th-irsday 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, ana a.or Port Albert on Mondays. ~/-xrTi * _- S^1 This Service commences on MONDAY, th Mar' j. CASEY fe SON. ti2s_S^ T^TAIKATO Sl_-AV. N A VI- S£lsS3|' VV GATXON & COAX-MIXING a^^^aa^Cos_PAN TY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE i Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p._i- Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and SatnrdaT, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—-Monday, Wednesday, _nd Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to N ewcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. pBANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. Fnrt.yrr.r«».. _6th_Sg_ptember. 1577. __^_-_. T7IOE LONDON DIRECT. '^^^^ph,. The well-known clipper barque ___||__!_S__ COLUMBUS, Al at Uoyd's, 741 tons register, Cap.. WILLIAM ESSON, having the greater part of her'cargo enga-ted, will sail as above on or about the ,tn Has superior accommodation for passengers. •Tor fr-Meht or .rt_R«asro apply to n THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. 1 (LIM.TED). Agents. O R W A I U X U «__||*§--£* The p.s. OREGON Will ieave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. li—Wednesday. 12 noon 11—Wednesday, -1 p.m % 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 p.m.j Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Sin.de Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other ciTcnmstanoes permitti.,g Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. _ibDi_- Auctton Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE.



«£Kk£S?*- CJTEAM COMMUNICATION ; BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND j *S3__£E_SSF- THE THAMES . j The fast and commodious s.s, i ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under j— From Auckland- Monday, 12th November, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 18th November, 6_-0 p.m. Wednesday. 14th November, 7 p.m. Friday, 16th November. 10 a.m. Saturday, 17th November, 10.30 a.m. From Thames— Tuesday, 13t_ November, 10.30 a.m. "Wednesday, 14th November, at 11-39 a.m. Thursday, 15th November. 2 p.m. Friday, 16th November. 3.3© p.m. Saturday. 17th November, _ p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. 1 «_._«w "EFOIt WANGANUI DIRECT. ««____ag-_e_s The s-a . ST. KILDA, J. Flowerday, Commander, will leave One hunga (weather, &«.,permitting), TO-MORROW (Tuesday. 13th instant. For freight cr passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or, A. BARNES. Onehunea. -s^fe^ A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will .pave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on TUESDAY, tbe 13th instant, at 5 p.m. W. DODDER, Manager. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland^— Lalla Rookh—Monday, 12 midnight From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 2 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. 'S^vfilTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland — Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From CkH____nde_— Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. «^^mHAMES STEAMERS. <___JSv___s J_ ■ ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a liarge 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 Snipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, ami Oustom-house Agent, Poilen-6treet, Thames. -__^&^l7* O R WAIUKU. «___§____s' Tho g _ g> TAM q. SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: 1 _om Waiuku i Nov. Nov. 13—Tuesday, 11 a.m. 13—Tuesday, 3 p.m. • 15—Thursday, 12 noon 15—Thursday, I p.m. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday. 6 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a,m. Rc-duced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back j—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circiiniEtances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUN___S TG_IAI-L Onohunga or Newmarket. <~fc v je„ ICTttRST WOOL SHIP FOR Jr^3_fcs. JD LONDON. ' 'ry^ The fine clipper ship fc_____i_-_E-3 FAMENOTH, SS2 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercawo engaged, will wieet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to -daily. _ __ ._• -r - For freight, passages, or further particulars, aPpls" to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savili and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31, 1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. • Freights can bo arransred at the offices 01 the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savili CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co. cua. OHIP FAMENOTH, W. G 33gQx O AULD, © LONDON. ■^^^^^^^ All Claims against the above Es__^___J__-S gbjp must be rendered in duplicate at the office of the agents before 12 o'clock uoon on TUESDAY, Nov. 13, otherwise they will not be recognised. OWEN & GRAHAM> Agents. Queep-street, Nov. 10,1877. fpOR LONDON DIRECT. 4=__lPil_». TO FOLLOW THE BARQUE • COLUMBUS. Tho only regular trader ana favourite clipper 6hiP CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tens resrister, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to load, and secured ths greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about December 21. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHOPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ~KA "171 O R SALE, V^fpf|t^ A SCREW STEAMER, _B__JS_-_el-S--- 2S Tens Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to VV ■ A A J. xx-liiiN« Land Agent. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _£SL - MAR SCHOOL. <af-_i_-at_.d to the university of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. T7IDUCAT lONAL MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesler and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. J~ AND J, .SOP PE T, © Freeman' 3 Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. "OONES 1 BONES" 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 10), Lower by J. & J. SOPPBT.



IP|YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 186 L] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed: Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished '■ All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dj _d 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 dvedin any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. fkl. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned «r dyed, in any Bhape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Compa.ny, "Welleslet-st. East. "fXf C U L P A W V V « PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakef-eld- STREET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils* Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artiste' Colours and Brushes, Plate-1 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mo_ld_ig_. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUSEN-STREST. m R. G I L L M A N . JL O CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ONRHtTHGA, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and cob Aden oe during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, snd has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 turn, to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but In cases of necessity attend ance will be gtvon as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays^ 17STARNOCK BEOTHE R"S| \ T SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's C_t___K. Of_c_ „ .. Durham-etr_-t. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price -.given. Bones purchased at from _S to £0 per ton. H. SKINNER, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER- en the Old Bite, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the B-ildlgj. Tcade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlce Fittimzs. fee.. Sec. JS JS O R G 1 AXE RS, \yC Fr-cbtmait- Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C, Goods Cleared and Delivored from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcaei _T and Bay of Islands Coal. AJeo, Firewood (oat or nnoutl. at r<*-w>_«.bl« _iat«st. T)AY O F IS LAN D S COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. R. M c N A 13, © WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAM IL V GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. EST Shipping- Supplied. _a_ |_J AVING succeeded in pleasing the J__JL Eiliiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent te Alcock for his "Exhibition Table,"' with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will bo appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, • and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auc-_r__s_>. CTr IpHILLIPPS <fc~OON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Es ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Vaeisd Arsoetkent of P APERH AN GIN GS Off TEB LATEST DESIGNS. TS3I NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comp_i_ii__- Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, fee. Gilt. Stained, and Vknehbibd Fkamk and Room .Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Seo., Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, £-_-, &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Gla33 Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS? 95 & 97, QUEEK-STREET IRELAND JB RO T HER S, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNEES AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE!--, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec War oxises:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmm-e, Auckland. Count? < orders promptly executed. GoocLi shipped to all the Colonies. mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignor:, direct vvill have prompt and ttu mediate cash remittance, returned at satisfac tcry rate 3, IRELAND BROS-, Tannfbs and Leather it4_ru_ aotc-e--J-_, i_rjr,Kla._id. Tp C L iT R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehttnga. OOTS ! JDOOTS ! ! JtSOOTS !! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. GAft T]_ P. (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old ft-lends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. SSL Note the Address— D. __ST. Carter, BOOT MAKER, j NEXT DOOE TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO.. I QUEEN-STREET.



Estate and Commission Agent. g T X* RANDERSON, & a £i« _;_;_ 8 .3 Bank and Insurance Shares, c Gold Mining Shares, g g Freehold, and other Property, > S Bought and Sold on g g . Commission. - MOETGAGKS,~LO ANS. &0., <! -j arranged. g h No Charge to Lender. £ W -_ > § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, d _X ; Auckland. P Land and Investment Agent. ARGANS! AR6ANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n I Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "for EW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. MCLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imi^orted, per ' Famenotec,', EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )b-_r_-__; _=;=__: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlnn while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. HW A I T E 9 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 Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. «■ Tub Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. ,T. Leydon. I~> F. WEBS TE R _*» WHOLESALE AND __fl__-_L SADDLER AND HARNESS MA*--__! &3 ra__niCT-e_-t«_T, Auo__as~d- CNrrxt- »>*» TJntnm TUnJcV M. H. Frost.) [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM- 1 MISSION MERCHANTS, I Vulcan Lane and High-street, l Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c. Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. Th L I A M M 0 R G A N, SADDLER AMD HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Estab-ished 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a largo and elegant assortment of Bridles, -Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order;— Trap. Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. __T Goods "forwarded to any part of the country. "jrr AMIL TO N, WAIK AT 0. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. i_" Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. El R E S H ■ SHIPMENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, fi®_, EOUK DOORS FEOM THE UNION BAKK. [Established 18557j WJ, MARKS, © HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER BELL-HANGER, Sec, Importer ok Sheet Lead. Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUIBITES, 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. EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND ~3~ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES Wmj In every Branch at Lowest '**** of Auckland Prices! '~'=:0 '~~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER. PARNELL. AL O V E T T, a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesl_y-streh:t. 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 advance on cost for cash. G. S A N D E~S, 9 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. -fp F I 55 G JJ • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. WAIKAWAU TIMRER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARP- Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Cetttng and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, _ &c, Sec. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, 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. Charges moderate.



"jyrONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— J-v-SL 1. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street, "m/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o A. JL Money to Lend, in sums _f .2100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. T^ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at J-VjL the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small suras, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-stroet. nyrONET TO LEND in large or small _L\_a_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest— J___3o_ and ftassell. Solicitors. TyrONEY TO LEND, in large or small _LY_IL sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ____. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND ! INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Q__._n-e_t_3_t. LOANS granted upon approved securities of I Freehold of Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 I to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable lin instalments, at the following rates for every | ,3100 borrowed:— Repaymen-cs extend-TjK- -yx7w,-i- Total amount ing over Jrer vveels- Repayable. s. d. _ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 Byears 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS receiviwß repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Weoretary, jy O ~T" i C E. MR. W. G. WESTHUCH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAME! LAMB L A M B _' Cash Prices -.-— per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton _. _--.. 2d. „ Legs and Loins _cL „ Boiling Leef, from ... 3d. „ Roast Beef 4&. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOttis. N. R.—Poultry dressed in flrst-class style, on the sho-test notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. T> O T T E E & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland.— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (G. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 515 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona _\lut_ 5 cases Keen's & 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 Elenie Kai«i_s 48 box.s Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figrs 24 doz. Nonve's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails "•* White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, _■ and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &_.. Sec 7.HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERA" LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchtcs—-Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a veyy low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In suranoe Buildings. _^_ gPECI AL T V __r WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -S3B 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 invention for saving time. 0 ALE ""OF ROOTS AND SHOES. CLARKSON & CO., who are leaving the Province, will give their old friends and the public an opportunity to refit at Low Piiices, for a period of FocRTOKsf Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Auction. It is respectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland business. «__ The Sale is Now on. CLARKSON & CO.. 198, Queen-street OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. __ Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Gram, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowes? Currknt Bates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. _T"s HER" aN D CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all lands dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home^sfl Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of j order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. 1 ~fk /»TR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J-yJL 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-street Hp U R X 1 S H BATHS! JL TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6. OSxclusively for Youug Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Fiilay evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same pri<_ as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. C~~H~~AT"S. L A V ~~E~R, BUILDER AN D CONTR _.OTO R, Kyber Pask. < Timber and Shingles for. Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work.



"T O H N Q O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shesp or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. TAUPIRI GOAT MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50?. Steam (screened) 40s. Slaclr 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for anj^ intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent du-ect to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly. accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers -willplease for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehnnsra received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 11/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. "Waikato Goal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. . 20s.- per ton. Company's prioe 1 ton, 22,. .. list. per ton. Cwts., IfS perewt. .. *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — ' 5 tons, and under 25 tons... .17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. 7 Orders may be sent to Mr. Jambs R_nald_on, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wynaham-street, Auckland. 8, WYND___J_.-__KEIST, ' L HOUSE, SHIP, H AND ■ &. t_ GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER • __ *H , , , . , . j...> .-uia^-"" -*■"■ ** ,: Estimates r_.rr_3-.ed, and experienced' G Workmen sent to all parts of the _> Province. t_ __ m J irJ ** J.H. requests-attention of Builders ana - other;- to his New Glaring Tariff. ~._._, O o J. HENDERSON. te! £ ' 3, WYNDHAM-STREET. Q _-—! C E GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEH OP E, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINCWORKER, begs to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, where he hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support Millinery \ JMLi_linery s < mrs. eutterworth, 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' COdTUiMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, Sec M_ks. Butter worth, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEE N^ITtR E E T, Auckland. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. "'"the largest sale in australia. .Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can ran it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. * THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only praotica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This 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 sew leather ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Ti _k, R-flies, 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, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necess_--y for us to enaeavour 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 Price, 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,j the Machine is furnished—Bemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil. Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsjf or use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Oomplete in box SA os. With Table and Treadle £S as. ; With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s i In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five __________ Where the ge__dne ;"'HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, shammed with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on rec*_tg_ of remittance or reference. L, ©. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We bay. appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Gcsamine Homo Shuttle Machines are procurable ~% time payments. lUustvatians, Specimens, ana Tuition free ot cha' ge J. V. BREDA, Sho £ Hand-street,



Theatre <$^%§MSp Royal. Proprietor! .. :4___,i<^_»^!>*__i sr R. J. DeLia* ENGAGEMENT FOR TWELVE NIGHTS ONLY! Of tho Celebrated Artistes, MR. MORTON TAVARES AND MPS. MORTON TAYARES Miss S^etees^. Who will appear THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 12th NOVEMBER, In Tom Taylor's World-famed Comedy, in three acts, entitled, THE OVERLAND ROUTE ! THE OVERLAND ROUTE! THE OVERLAND ROUTE! Tom Dexter Mr. M. TAVARES Mrs. Seabright Mrs. M. T ■> v_n;--3 Every Member of the Company in tite cast. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, -is; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-su-eot, where sea: s can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.-5. L GALL L R U S ERV . E S YTHE TEST G L TNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. THE CONCERT by the CHORAL SOCIETY In aid of this Fund, will take glace in the Hall, Symonds-street. on TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, When will be performed an adaptation.,of Racine's Tragedy, ' ATHALIE MUSIC BY MENDELSSOHN). The Rev. R. S. Hassard has kindly consented ; to read tie Dramatic Passages. Part IX 1. March, "An Schiesing Holstein" (Gung'l) 2. Song, Vocal Valse, " II Bacio" (Arciiti)—lMiss Vaughan 3. Song—Gentleman Amateus 4. Song, "Lo! Here the Sabre of my Sire! (from the opera of the " Grand Duchess. Offenbach)— Miss Leaf 5. Waltz, " Tanzleider" i,Gung'l). Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 35., 2s„ Is., may be had from Messrs Upton and Co., or from any member of the Choral Society's Committee, or the Famine Committee. Plan of the Hah *r, Opton and Co.'s, where all 3a. tickets may be numbered for reserved seats. T^J OTICE OF REMO VA L. Mr.-FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., bags to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French language and Literature at his own or pupil's residencs. Schools visited. . O N S" A L E* TO ARR IV E T ' A SHIPMENT OF 'CANTERBURY _<.__.. ££*«-*- PO.___?o__sr~ ,M™"""-- T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. I> E E H I V E, > SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON. Tailors and -^,-. Bootmakers, in thanking- their cus tomers for past favours, informs them SM~I§ and the public that they have Removed m%? to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. J__LELDRUM & DON, Shortland-street. ]STew 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 ou Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ $._. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 _i lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ _! tb. _—Finest Tea, 3/6 _) Tb. On Parcels of 6fbs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests> and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 '?_. 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. Pack Horse Kept.—Goods delivered any part of the Field free of charge. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse,. Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. THE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, S a.m. Hautapii. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12,20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 71.n1., Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautaou, i p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p.m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Monday., Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at OaAupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it watt leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's office, vueen-street. will be forwarded with oare an_. despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CAKTKK, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent "OY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. s^p_v~_-_^_^, ,^-v, -~-_ ---i • _/oN£>_^. ■■^fe_\ > § H /§/c.DEL'EAU\s\ .2 W % 9 (Si A^KLAND, )gj § g . MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON 1 MEASUREMENT.