The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—Kg. 2,435.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., F ill OA Y. JANUARY 11, 1878.

PRICE: ONE PEtfNY.



r££#^.TnOß SYDNEY AND MEL J||g|g;-ij BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, is due here about the 28tl instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydne3 and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHAMK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 10, 1877. j^KA. QTEAM FROM SYDNEY *^^^^^. TO LONDON. The Al Steamship CITY OF SANTIAGO, 1296 tons register 1500 horse-power effective, J. W. B. Darke, R.N.R., Commander, will leave Sydney on or about SATURDAY, 2nd February. For all information, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 9,1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand3llimited). Time Table—January, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lingtonl, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ofitEET wharf. Taoto . .. Friday. 11th. 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Friday, 25th, — Tattpo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOB NAPLER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELr TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL. BAY'OF ISLANDS. Wanaka .. JMonday, 14th, 5 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — *ssr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within the Colony; available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLiNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. «§j|j|^.lff OR HOKIA NG A. GEELONG, Capt. Kane, will leave the Wharf, Onehunga on SATURDAY, 12th instant. For freight or passage apply G. W. BINNBY. '«pggfca»».fT oE: waiuku. sa&CTaU&r The ps> OREGON will leave for Waiuku as tinder:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. 14—Monday, 12 noon 14—Mondaj, 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «£S^^Tpl OE. WAIUKU. <^™1 ®1 The s.s. TAM O* SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku.: Jan. Jan. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at S a.m.. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the Btores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. •S^^QTEAM TO WADE AND .^llllllglO1 PUHOI. The s.s: LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Puhol: Saturday, at 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 4/. Cargo, 10/. For freight or passage apply to . J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,H|||g|£K_7 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight From Thames- Friday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS arc now issued by any of the Company's steamers at os. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Friday, 12 midnight Durham—Saturday, 8 a.m. .From Thames— Durham—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put On board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. : J. EDWARDS, a^ent. «3ak^. CJTEAM TO AND FROM ,j|||£|g;£9 RIV-rfRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after Gth June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON. w«r«^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ® WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka haba, Te Koranu, Mitatai, Aratapu, Mauxgawhare, and Dargaville. " . Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 11.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. q&&&^ T7IXCURSION TO WAIWERA 3ffiPpg;Joj (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 100. J. CASEY & SON:



ON THE KAIPARA "S^S3S^* The 3.8. KIN A will leave Helens _ _, vlUe as under:— . , For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwate and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday mom ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, pc CITY OF CORK, at 11.30 p.m. on Mondays, am for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Por Albert on Mondays. ~ CAgEY & SON . «<iife?&^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS jii§i3£2. ID MAHURANGI, MATAKANA and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain K&sper will sail as undor:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, anc Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs everj Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturdaj at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Mondaj and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, a-nd Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight orjpassage apply to J. CASEY & SON. fcSSgfe?- "OARLIAMENTARY RATES Jl to riverhkad. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Kiverheid and back at Single Farks of 3s. each or One Fenny |a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.39, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «Stefe^ IT<OR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at -the Offlee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissiing's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay OP Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, 11th January Wednesday. 16th January- Monday, 21st January Friday, 25th January ' Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers 'weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, Manager. J&£&^ l^utt LONDON DIRECT. jnßjEJy*a|^, i'he magnificent Iron Clipper MhSBWBBHM t ArtTi "ct it1 irfp 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now on her way from Lyttelton, is expected here daily to complete her loading, and will sail as above shortly after arrival. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED), Agents. x^=£. J^OR LONDON DIRECT. ißfflSi^jj^b- Tho fine Al Clipper Ship ■SbßbHE* MA y QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigriad, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHAN X & CO. j and Co. TOfIN~~QOPP.ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, 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, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. G. S A N D E S , • SURVEYOR, Waikaio. 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. TITAIKATO f^OAL /COMPANY. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAYTON Is prepared to supply Newmarket, Remuera, and Epsom, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered, At the Yards Railway Station. 5 tons. 20a 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or niore, per ton 20s per ton Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton .. Cwts.l/3 perewt ita. Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F.G.C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. W" AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, anil under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack : ...'..1256d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURD3, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ■ ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. to builders and others. To Mcc . the Times. The Proprietors have Reduced the Price of their Well-burnad Bricks to a very low figure; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, equally cheap. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZEWARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Pans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co.,.prompt;? attended to; or on the premises. ' WILLIAM MORGAN, • Saddler, and Harness Maker, Newmarket. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles ; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order;— Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. it®" Goods forwarded to any part of the country. /I HE A P TOMBSTONES. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. MARBLE, STONE, KND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. DesigES and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a cau before purchasing elsewhere.



MODELS TRAINING AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. K-arangahapeßoad. Conducted by Mr T. H. Smith. School Duties will commence January 14 Studies—Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. Book keeping-. Grammar, History, Geography, &c Also, Knitting and Plain Sewing for Girls. Th< Bible read daily. Evening School at 7 p.m. J" AMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasse3 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring 35.: Watch Hands, Cd.each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf! work is not done satisfactorily, n< charge will be made. /^ L E"A RING L I N"1 350 Ladies' Costumes Braidefl Pique Costumes Braided Linen Costumes Print, Muslin, and Cambric Costume! 100 Girls do., do., do. Galatea Suits 300 Ladies' Linen Skirts, 3/6 Co3tmes, from 5/6 BOUGHT JOB. D. M c P~H~E~ R S O N, Kar&ngahape Road, ON SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails. Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, Victoria-street. ACKSON'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. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured' Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs WA. WATERMAN beg* to inform • bis friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict at tention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. CELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and 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. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. W~PHILLiPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GJLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, feheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PictureliFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. _ T>H(ENiX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Aros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made.a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. 1 have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING V/ HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to he above house' CHARLES VEITH. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TVT~ B'W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHL AN, 218, QVEEN bTREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' New Summer Drapery \ Chmt e 'j^ rh.Z New Summer Hosiery) bold Chca P- He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. ' XjiRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMESBL A I X I E, VICTORIA-STR KKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The busine°s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL.-Mr. Mac- JJi kechnie. Solicitor, has Removed his Offices to the Premises in Shortland-street, now occupied by Walter James Hill, Esq., Solicitor, j IJf. j& X, AIN D BR O T H E~R~S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign. Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. BGoods shipped to all the Oololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &C, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. T> C L A R K^ Shipping and Commission Agent, . Wharf, Onehunga. PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES!—B. NORRIS. 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to. make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will be: First-class Cartes de Yisite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting:—Carte de Visito size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. v Lon don Artist and London Prices



JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands rioal. Also, Firewood (cul or uncut), at reasonable rates. AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. , JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of thf Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, and the charges mode rate. • AUL & SCHENK, House and Ship ; Plumbers, Gasfitters, Copper, Tin, and Zinc Workers, &c, Albert-street, oDposite Tem perance Hall, beg leave to acquaint the public of Auckland and suburbs that they have started business as above, and having had thorough practical experience in the above business, hope to have a fhare of public patronage, R. Paul was for a number of years Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's shipyard, Newcastle-on-Tyne. P. & S. are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auckland Waterworks. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R X 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. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Wattx Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de. scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. CHARLES LAYER, BUILDER & CONTRACTOR, Kybsr Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work. Christmas & If ew Year's presents. UP^ DS 500 Pictures *?gg?* Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chromolithographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. FHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friendsthat, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a Discount of 20 per cent, We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Ppaerhaxgings, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OLL, COLOUR, AMD GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6,1877. \Vhangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. f. hewinlTbrother Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF j^[-EW "jpRUITS & -pANCY k RTICLES Suitable for tub Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Fruit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fi«s, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, Nnw Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, £ixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES, And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Koie* Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. "F 1 TT EWIN & TJROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE m POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite X Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, whioh will be Sold for • Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7id per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR T~HJE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S ' TVTEW REASON'S HHEAS Are carefully selected, and roany Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of 'the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFKE, only 1/8 V K>. Reftnkd Sugars and General Groceries of tho Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL (GROCERS Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STRKET, Short > LAND. & O WEN-STREET, Grahamstown.



T> C. GREENWOOD, Xie OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AXE VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, ANE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden; large allotment, 66 x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees; land has all been trenched; freehold. Price. £308. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, gO9d stable, large allotment, 66 x 100 feet, situate in Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash ; balance, 12s. 6d. per week. JKor Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, good garden and orchard, planted with nhoice trees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens, &c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; 'balance can remain at 6 %. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at 8 %. For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres, 3£ miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil; stone-wall fencing, Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy. For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20,000 acres, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale, 73 acres of Land near the Lake, North Shore. Price, £2 per acre. For Sale, 113 acres of Rich Soil at Bombay Settlement, splendid bush, 10 acres felled, land well watered with running streams. Price, £2JO. Terms easy. For Sale, deveral Hotels in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles of Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AaENT, Market House, Auckland. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM- X 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) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack- „. .. ' 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct 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 will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-otreet, 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 .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. "XTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JJI MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business al: the above address, under tho style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atteui tion. Tx>nrion. Novomher 16. 1876. T«r o t I c II CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING ANI) CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND & WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. Established a.d. 1864. W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com ■plete Stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned. Renewed, or Dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending theirjiddresses to Wellesley-street East, N.B.—No connection' with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. KDGAR. XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subieotto special arrangements. tsr IjOsrkh Promptly Paid. ttTKOTmW P. PTKRCTC Manager. At O V £ ~~f f, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesewy-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, We3t 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 advano on cost for cash. jPHRISTMAS -VTEW YEAR'S V/ PRESENTS! i>l GIFTS;! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAIiD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books fob Pee sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, ' &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET ¥IXEY'S BLACiK LEAD. 1^ _ B. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Rurnished Steel, without waste or .dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There 'are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, 'Soho Square, London. ~X~BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE Jr\. MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plang and Prices free J!rom JOHN LKGGE SonlDtor, A'berdeeß. Scotland JN O. C. C L "O~XJ~GTh, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands tnnghr, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, BaH3, and Quac'.rille Parties attended.



nn ourists' guide NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly To Appeat', "The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes anc Springs Districts of the North Island." To bo published under the auspices of th< Union Steamship Company. W" H. SKINNER. • BUILDER, C4.RPKNTER, ANI JOINER, on the Old Site, VULOAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. A~ R~ N^ E~ L" L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. • W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully call the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Wkll-assorted Stock of NEW FRUITS. FANC V GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment, of Imperial Plums. Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celona 3. Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars, from 4J d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, Bs. This tea ie the BEST ever offered in Auckland al the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid chkese. Cash Purchasers will be Treated Liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited. W. S. COLLINS, Family Gkocee and Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnell. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc 5* ° X «j TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JLJL DECORATIVE PAINTER. & R Estimates furnished, and experienced W Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. . O J.H. requests attention of Builders and H Iz; others to his New Glazing Tariff. | £d w J. HENDERSON. (» n ? 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. HA S~H TON AND SON, • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8-, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, TO BE LET OR SOLD, a corner allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house, General Store, Butcher's Shop, Outbuildings, &c, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass. The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and 4-rail fence. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. KIHEPB URN-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 obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass, NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 5s per calendar month. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. CROSS-STREET, NEWTON Two Four roomed Cottages. GREAT SOUTiI ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom mortious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. x> ii m ij Ei It X. FOR-SALE OR LEASE, The well-known Freehold Messuage andt Property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate a Remuera. The property consists of seven acre of good Land, well fenced in and suitabr divided into paddocks, The dwelling-house, stables, and outouildintrs are in good repair and condition. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees ahd shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term o£ years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON ,& RUSSELL. f\ A T Sc!O A T S! ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. /^ , N SAL E. Ex Late Arrivals • FLOUR, in sacks FLOUR, in 100's and 50's SHARPS BRAN PEARL BARLEY OATMEAL OATS BACON AND HAMS LARD. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Formerly Messrs. Low and Motion's Store. GrUTHRIE & LaENACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bag 3 good FEKD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR -2 tons OATMEAL 2GO sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkina Cheese Presses, &c. «S" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, N M.ANAGEK



United Evangelistic Committee 3 THEATRE ROYAL. » ——— | RET. DR. SOMERVILLE WILT, DELIVEB ' AN EVANGELISTIC ADDRESS THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, At Half-past Seven. I Admission to Dress Circle by Ticket, to be had , from Mr. E. Wayte, or Members of Committee at the door. A Mid-day Pba.yer Meeting will be held • Daily, from 12 to 1 o'clock, commencing TO l MORROW (Friday).! On Saturday (TO*morrow)— This Meeti"^ i will be specially for Children. Dr. Somerville s will preside. > ' On Sunday Morning, at 8 o'clock, an ADDRESS will be Delivered to the Young Men of Auckland. AT THREB O'CLOCK AFTERNOON, DR SOMERVILLE WILL PREACH. » Mr. W. F. SOMERVILLE, assisted by the Choir, will Conduct the Service of Song. ALLAN W. WEBB.J Joint 1 T. BUDDLE. ) Hon- Secs< 1 \ LBEET HALL, Darby-street. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT, ' Will give I HIS SECOND LECTURE, In the above Hall, 1 THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, llthi instant. Subject: \ "SABBATH OBSERVANCE." i At the close, Mr Bright will be glad to answer any questions or objections that may be i made connected with the subjects of his Lectures. Rev. S. Edger has kindly consented to pre side. Doors open at 7.30; Chair to be taken at!? o'clock. Tickets, 2/ and 1/, may be had from Samnel Coombes, Wayte (Bookseller),. Hopkins (Che mist), J. and T. Mason, and W. J r Offer. SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAIN MENT, Temperance Hall, Albert-3treet.— 1 Saturday Night, 12th January.—An Entertain ment will be given at the above Hall for the Benefit of the Pioneer Juvenile Temple, when 1 the following programme will be given:— • Chairman Joseph Newman, Esq. Song, " The Lover and the Bird," Mrs. Cottingham; Recita tion, "The Pawnbroker's Shoo." Mrs. Hirst; Song, "The British Lion,' r Mr. Tudehope; Songs, " Speak a kind word when you can," and another. Miss Hirst; Reading, "'On Growing Rich," Mr. Blackman; Duet, ",What are the wild waves sayintr/'Mrs. Cottingham and Mr. Sceats; Song, "The Twins,' Mr, Mashiter; Recitations (2), Miss Emma Carter; Song, " A Little Faded Flower,," Mr. Sceats; Recitation,. "Bingen on the Rhine," Mrs.- Hirst; Song, "Scotland I love thee," Mr. Carter; Reading, " The Barrell Organ," Mr. Mashiter; Sons:, Mr. Alfred Henma; Duet, •' Hunting Tower," Miss Peace and Mr. Carter; Reading, "Buy your own Cherries,'* Mr* S. Parker; Song, Mr. Malla bond. National Anthem. Admission, 6d. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at S AMES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, NO. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £10f»0. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Bth FEBRUARY, IS7B. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. , First Horse .. .. £500 0 0 Second Horse .. 200 0 0 Third Horse:.' .. 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 100 0 0 Non-starters (divided) 100 0 0 Total £1000 0 0 The drawing will take place directly the list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from ths gentlemen present, Subscribers residing at a distance drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed to. Whenever obtainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, Lambton Quay; Or, JOSEPH AMES, Star Hotel, Wellington: rWTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l besr leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the cihy. I am, your obedient Servant, WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. rr\ ■ k. g i i. •l ■ m an, X • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ' Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit aT>ts of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence 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, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICIIs ES. 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 hours,, from'B-a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m,; but in cases of necessity, attend ance will be given, as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. JAN D .1. S OP P K~T, •. ' . Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf; ~nd. \ UCKLAND PERMANENTCO £%. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p w . Total amount ing over Jfer week. Repayable> s. d. & 3. d. 4 years ■ 12 6 130 0 0 6years .. ... .. 9 3 143 9 2 Byears ...... 7 8 15S 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven dava notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Soor«tary. BUSINESS NOTICE. ■ HtJJS?,^ 8?? 3601 of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I take this opportunity to return thanks lor past favours, and solicit a continuation of support tor the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat Hi.e..,theßestin the Village), and whose civility is well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can depend upon Quality, Civility, ana Cleanli ness., . On and after the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. Di<:F.OSK, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the Butchering Business Jately carried on-in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform t.\e inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best, Meat in Auckland at the Lowest Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usual manner, Customers may be assured they will b& as well supplied as heretofore. h. Jackson Otahuhu Butchery