The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Fo. 2,030.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.,.SMTRDAY ?^SEPTEMBIiJ R 31, 1878.

PRICEi: "ONE:PENNY.



'Si^&^"O EGU LA R MONTHLY JBsß9!*s£-t*> STEAM COMMUNICATION ■^^^^BBTWBEN AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.s- HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the Bth of October. sne will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. September 13. 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—September, IS7B. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTSLTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street WHARF. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Hawsa {'Wednesday, 25th, 4p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, lyttelton, and port chalmers. Transhipping at Picton for Wkst Coast Ports (from Manokatt). TARANAKi On arrival English Mail — FOR SYDNEY (Fbum Wellington). Wakatipu Friday, 27th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. " — Steamer every Monday, — at i p.m. HOT Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLAN-B, Agents. Corner of Queen and Weat Queen-streets. ri^a. TTIOR LONDON DIRECT. "^^^^^^ The New Zealand. Shipping -3J||S|P|g?J Company's fine iron ship PAREORA, 879 tons register. Robert Power. Comniander. To sail on or about loth OCTOBER. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. ,=£l^. CJTEAM TO THE TfciAMISS lg||||g;KJ AND OHINEMURI. ENTERPRISE AND TE AROKA. Time Tabi. b: From Auckland— Monday, Enterprise, J p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 8 p.m. From Thames— Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Wednesday, Enterprise, 9 a.m. Goods received daily for shipment to OMna muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. • H. W. HEATH. Managar. ,^gte=^ OIOR RUSSELL, WAN GA- J|||f|i§|; j£ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.a. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepsjd at the OSIco on the Wharf. No cargo received af ' v.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGARHI AND MANGA. AI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho above □lace every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDSL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at ft p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisalinpfs, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAERUA, AND TAURANGA. o connect with the s.a. 'Staffa; for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows ;— Monday. 23rd September Friday, 27th September Wednesday, 2nd October Monday, 7th October At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passovers (weather permitting). MogMgOß< Manaffeg . »&v*te^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUOK7 LAND and THE THAMES, S.s. R O T O M A H AN A, Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, 10 morning Tuesday, 11 morning Thursday, 12.30 afternoon Friday. 1.30 afternoon Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames- Saturday, 12 30 afternoon. Monday, 4 afternoon Tuesday, 5 afternoon Thursday, 6.30 afternoon Saturday, 8 morning COROMANDEL. From Auckland: From Coiomandel: Wednesday, M.»»^gffiggff S * tg . -"^r~s~ HOEGULAR TRADKR Jla; BETWEEN AUCKLAND i^p^^^,AND LYTTELTON. WBg™™stsafeai t^q Brigantine LINDA WEBER, John McKbnzie, Master. For frefght.or passage^appl^o & Rosg> Custom-house-street. «Sfe2fe^ TT^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANGI, MATAKANA "^^^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail aßundar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS., From Auckla id every Tuesday, Thursday, and Baturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangh. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatj, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather arid other circumstances permitting. Not resoonsible for Parcels put on board witii out a shipping note. For fr ei «ht or passage ap^ly c to gßy & go^ TZ-AIPARA STEAMSHIP /^^^feAk- COMPANY (LIMITED), The S.B. KINA will leave Helensvillo a3 lor Cttamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and j.\lata kohe, every Tuesday's morning a tide, returning on Wednesday. L__, For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday, and calling at Batley (Masefield's Point) when signalled Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 3. . Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Fort Albert on Monday*. ♦>,-«„ N B—Passengers will n'ease take tneir Tickets at the Company's Office before-«om K on board. Freight on all Goods and Parcels for places betweenlAuckland and Helensviile must oe prepaid. A . B URCHER,^Iana g er. «£k&^ TZ"AIPARA STEAMSHIP i^^^fe l\- COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO RIVERHEAD. Steamers will leave as under: — Carrying Passengers and Mails only. - From Auckland ■ From Riverhead: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 aun. Cargo only. S.B. Gemini, from Auckland, daily. Cargo received from 9 a.m. until 4p.m. N.B.—Passengers will please take their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. Freight on all Goods and Parcels for places between Auckland and Helensville must be prepaid. A. BURCHER, Manager.^ T4TANUKAU STEAM j||||s|gl.VjL SERVICE. The 8.8. LALLA ROOKH Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as under:— Onehunga to Waiuka: Waiuku to Onehunga: Sept Sept. 23—Monday. 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 6.30 p.m. 25-Wed., 3.30 p.m. 25—Wednesday, 8 p.m. 28-Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 28-Saturday, 11 a.m. 30—Monday, 8 a.m. 30-Monday, 12 noon Manukau Hbads and Whatipu Saw mills— Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Weather, and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods to be left at our stores. For freight or passage apply to ; Guthrie& Larnach (Limited), Auckland and Onehunga; Or, to Captain CUNNINGHAM.



sS&tfe^ TZ"AIPARA STEAMSHIP 3|||||§^ JOk- COMPANY (LIMITED). For Kaifaba Heads, Toea Toka, Wkaka- HARA, TK KOPURU, MITATAI, ABATAPU Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASES', 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 CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 3 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridayß. N.B.—Passengers will please take their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. Freight on all Goods and Parcels for E laces between Auckland and Helensville must c prepaid. A. BURCHER. Manager. ■^ W A I U X U* "saKSsSaw1 The p-Si OREGON will leave for Waiuku aa under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Sept. Sept. 23—Monday, 1 p.m. 23—Monday, 5 p.m. 25—Wed., i p.m. 26—Thursday, 9 a.m. 28—Saturday, 6 a.m. 28—Saturday. 10 a.m. 31]— Monday, 8 a.m. 30—Monday, 12 noon Oct. Oct. 2—Wed., 8 a.m. 2—Wed., 12 noon For Huia, Manukau Heads, and Awitu Saw Mills—Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Collecting- Carts in Town Daily. Towacre of Vessels as tier agreement. Auckland Agency: G. Sibbin, Queen-street, Auckland. Waiuku Agency: C. W. Flexman. „_,_,_ Onehunga:- .vf. H. ROK. TDIIREWOOD '11 ! FIREWOOD !! ! HOBSON-STRKET COAL AND FIREWOOD YARDS. We are now prepared to deliver our best First-class Long Wood 133. per ton „ Cut in 810ck.... lis. „ Cash on delivery. Also, the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at wharf rates. H. P. GIBBONS ft CO., Grocers and Produce Merchants, 58, Wellesley-street. EDWARD BART LE V, ARCHITECT, ALBERT-STREET, Near Market. T Oi WINNERT ON © «| « O AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TUxtNING FACTORY, WYN DH A &1-S IREET (Next Shakes KaRE Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, ho ia now prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. &T Country Orders punctually attended to. MIRAJNDA COAL. MIRANDA COAL. We, the undersigned, have on Sale a Supply of this really good Household Coal, to be had in any Quantities, at HOLDER BROS., Coal and Firewood Merchants, NICWTON. W A I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREIiT. . Wishes to Inform the public that ho is the only one in the Province who devotes tha whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. "|W~EW MUSIC AND STATIONERY _13l WAREHOUSE. Dep6t for Booka. Periodicals, Newspapera, and Magazines, Shorfcland-street, Auckland, (opposite the Post Office).—The above Establish ment will be RE-OPENED on TUESDAY. 17th instant, with a Choice and Varied Assortment oe the newest and most popular Music, Books, Stationery, and Stationers' Fancy Goods. Arrangements have been made for Monthly Parcels of Books and Music, and every effort will be made to keep the Establishment well supplied with all the Leading Novelties. New Photographs. Photographic Albums, in leather and velvet. Frames in carved wood, silk, velvet, and silver and turquoise enamel. E. H. HASLETT, Proprietor. QAUNDERS AND GILBERD, JO SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURES FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. aemskiljr R. t y n d a l l, $!#Pflll-vA DENTIST I 5»-r (g 'Years Assistant to Mr. Plumley), Begs to announce to the Public that he has com menced Business at the Top of Grey-street, Auckland, and hopes by Reasonable Prices to obtain a share of their patronage. List of Prices. & s. d Uppers (in vulcanite) from 3 0 0 Uppers (in platinum) from .. „ ..400 Uppers (in gold) from.. .. _■~ _8 0 0 Sets, Upper and Lower (in vulcanite) ..600 „ „ (in platinum) .. 8 0 0 (in gold _ v „ 15 9 0 Teeth Extracted from 9to 12 a.m. - 0 1 0 Teeth Stopped in amalgam.. .. ..026 Teeth Stopped in gold „ .. as agreed. Old Pieces Re-modelled at trifling expense. FR ESH SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Xx City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. "OONES I BONES I BONES Bought in any quantities Cor Cash at the Ftea man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Quaen-street by , „. J. & J. ROPPET. MM U R C HIE 9 Begs to inform hia Customers, and the Public of Auckland, that he is now OPENING OUT the Largest Selection in Auckland of the following Goods, specially selected in the Home Markets :— TWEEDS: j . Cheviots, Bannockburns, and West of ; ... .England, .' Of every description, and in the Newest Styles. FANCY COATINGS (Latest Designs), In the Most Fashionable Sliades. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers otfPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses', Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET.B mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL FACTORY. J A MES M A 0 XI E, Proprietor. J. M. beg 3to inform his old friends and the public generally, that he has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the CORNER of VICTORIA and HIGH-STREETS, after an absence of Ten Years at the Thames, and hopes by strict atten eion to business, combined with good workman thip and moderate charges, to merit a share of N.B —Country orders punctually attended to. K. F. h A" S_. T", SURGEON DENTIST, ■ WELLESLEy -ST HE E T. ' Artificial Teeth made on the most approved principles, from One to a Full Set. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. 0K E N ZI E & R O SS, Have on Sale Oamani and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter , Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale: Lots Only). McKENZIE & ROSS. maUPiR i c o a l. Direct from the Mine, and at current rates,' from - ■•■ ■■■ :-: ;'■■■■ ;'.v; '■"'''''."'.:,': '".[■' •"' :" » ANDERSON & CO., te2ii Mecbanica'Bayi



/ - miGS J. HARBTJTT, ,/_ A Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street bast, Auckland. [Established 1859.] CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fink Art Photographic) ; Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices, Children's Portraits taken natantaneously. J. C. PELHAM, Ladder, Step & Barrow-maker. CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horses, Clothes-Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand, or made to order. ' I , N.B.—Ladders, Steps, and Barrows, lent on hire. L O 7T~ IS T T, 9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLBnT-STRKKT. Has always on hand a Weii-seleated 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 email advano on cost for cash. . [Established 1868.] MR T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield Strket, (near Queen-street). Artificial Teeth from one to a full set. Children's Teeth carefully regulated. dpi HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER \i ——— The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VER£ LOWEST RATK3. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Clasß Building Timber o£ all kinds, at loweß rates. _~ Wood Turning in all its Branches—Cha Legs and Backß, Table, Bed, and. Sofa Legs, a very low rates. CeUNIONn^S iOSAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY LIMITED, S. MECHANIC.1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ibo left at. No.] 6, nrance Buildings. APS R HANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Abkivals. 574) &B~ PACKAGES T£& 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designß in SOLD. Scrim-and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES,| White Lead Oils (lirweodjand colza Paints Zinc Whitei Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &o. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes j and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 & 97, QUBEHrST&EET. Auckland. January 23.1878. . I S H E t! AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCH3K, Queen-street, next Bank of Now Seal d, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Hoiue-cutaa Baoo Corned Beaf on Sale in large quantities N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt 0 ordar. Families waited on in town ormitanr bs T7ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hano : Flour Oatmeal Sharps w heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &c Oats. Maize Barley. &c, crushed. "b aTn~dT sop pjs t tP • Freshman's Bay Steam Mills, And, No. lOl.iLower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd JAMES MC L E O D, BUTCHER, HELEN3VILLE (SOUTH). WH. SKINNER a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, T JLCAN LANE, All Branches of the Bullf ng Trade executed by Experienced Workmen, Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &c. Q< P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). * G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Bega to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stables, j Hamilton. SOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY ] „ ' .. . i -j:■ i: ' G. H. SMITH, J-x Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly attended to. j GE fi' AND POTT E R, COACHBUILDERS, b GREY-STREET, Auckland. |. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. ATm c s butcher, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, fed. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut) reasonable. : TG. S A N D E S c SURVEYOR, , Hamilton, 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. WILLIAM WALK EE, SAW MAKER, AIiBERT-STRBET, nkak the Market, Auckland. Circular and all other kinds of Saws Hammered, Sharpened, Re-toothed, and Repaired, with accuracy and dispatch. : WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. t9L Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture guaranteed free from alduiteration. - EDGE R A N D C~bT wholesale and retail butchers, Grey-street, .■ ■ : ... Beg to inform their friends and the public of Auckland that they have taken over the business carried on by Mr. T. Barr. on those premises known as Paul'B, and hope by civility and strict attention to business, combined with the Best Meat procurable, to merit a fair share of support. Families waited on for orders. Country orders nctuallylattended to. Skipping supplied



:: JJONT.DE>iETE ) ; W /Ok DARBY - STREET, H A S. O P EN E D! AND WILL LEND MONEY; IN LARGE OR \.j ~; SMALL SUMS, j ON CLOTHING, JBWKLLBRY, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GOQDS, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. Note the Address: '; i . J.... CORNER OF DARBY-STREET. 728 ■ A .0 X S "JWAIKATO POTATOES ! GhowniON Light Dry Soil from Hobart Town. Seed. , c PRIME QUALITY ! SOPKRIOR to Canterbury , GOOD FOR THE TABLE! . f\ \ GOOD FOR SEED! Also,; fine ss.mple • of' early pinkeyes FOR'SEED. $' ON SA L E B V . ADAM LAYBOURN, - FORT-STREET. (piREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN No Moßfi Bronchitis, Coughs, or Diptheria. . i NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNE'S SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend ttin"* 1 -Jujubes. No Public Speaker should be wp uut chem."— Rev. J. Lobb. Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenza Chronio Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchia] attacks. __— Sole Agent: J. P. KING, Chemiw, Next National Bank. Queen-street. Auckland. BOOTS ! BOOTS ! SELLING OFF ! Selling Off!—C. WESTPFAHL begs to inform his friends and the public that he is now. Selling his Stock of BOOTS and SHOES at Greatly Reduced Prices! Having bought lately a Large Bankrupt Stock at leas than English Cost, he is able to give his customers Great Bar gains.—C. Westpfahl, opposite Somerneld and Leek. Queen-street. - - EME NTI C .KM EN Tj 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slateß, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. o KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders. Victoria-street. "AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as followß: — 5 tons, and under 25 t0n5....17a 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ~ ..16s 6d „ 60 tons, and upwards _..15s , Slack 12s6d „ 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 AX j RIIE " Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND EAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Ca.il and see their prices before purchaaln Sole Agents for Maaon and Hamlin's Organs. FOR SALE !(C HE A P)— ii; ~i,r if ■ ~■..: ; ; ,«i ■ : ■■!.->! ' ' 220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on the Kapa Creek, Mahurangi 464 acre* at Pakiri, County Marsden, Lot 51 40 acres at Pukeatua, Lot 46 70 acres, Parish of Wahiki, Lot 83 99 acres, Hoteo Block, Parish of Oruawharo and Pakiri, Lot 69 98 acres, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, Lot 281 40 acres, Parish of Wairau, County Marsden Lot 26 298 acres, Okahu Block, Parish of Arapohuo Lots 62, 63, 64, and 65 A Good Four-roomed 'Cottage, and about a quarter of an acre of Good Land, planted with fruit and other trees, at Tauranga really cheap. ! A Good Six-roomed House, with wash-house, bathroom, dairy, two-stalled stable, buggy and hay-house, pigeries, fowl-house. &0., &c.; and about an acre of good ground, planted with very large ornamental and other trees, also orchard and flower garden. It is well adapted for a Doctor or anyone wißhing to build villa residences, having large frontage to two good streets, only fifteen minutes walk from the Union Bank. The above can be sold either together or separately. -Apply to jqhn soppiCT> No. 8, Queen-street. IWJfIW ZEALAND INSURANCE J\ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - - £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund and Reserve _ £135,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effeoted with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Bteamers and Bailing vessels, Risks on Wool subject to special arrangement. «r Losses Promptly Paid. GKORGK P. PIERCE, Manager. <&E | 4 1N,6 j ',.Ty/rA;-C';H I-N; E S. ' '■."..' '" [Established 1855.] . " \ W.H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., sewing machine manufacturers, '■ 246, Queen-street, : •■'■■'•'■ ' \:'-' ■''- Auckland, . Respectfully invite all Ladies in want of really FIRST-CLASS SKWING MACHINES, to call at the above address. (Immediately opposite the City Market.) Having been '• engaged: in the Manufacture, Importation, and Sale of all kinds o? Sewing Machines since their introduction in England, we not only theoretically, but practically, understand every Branch of the Trade. We shall- shortly receive a Very Large and Carefully-selected.Stockof Machines mostsuitr able for New Zealand Industries, which we hall Sell at the LOWEST ENGLISH PRICES or-Cash.'! ■ • : '!-': : - '■'■ :;' |~: • We also desire to call your attention to the fact that we never "Hire" Machines, as un scrupulous dealers, get them cleaned up when returned, and sell them as new, after being pro bably seriously damaged by the late hirer. We also undertake the repairing of all the better class of Sewing Machines, and guarantee their proper working after being in our hands. FITTINGS. NEEDLES, SHUTTLES, FINEST MACHINE OIL, SPRINGS, &c, &C Dealers and Shippers Supplied. Unlimited Instruction Free to all the Purchasers. Remember th 6 address: W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. QUEEN -ST REET, • AUCKLAND, (Immediately opposite Ctty Market). [Established 1855.



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laiahley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. King, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con uell, Vulcan Lane. . ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. naxt the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lana. MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— B. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate ratej of [[Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT 00- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offiok—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._ WftA k Total amount ing over e^ weeK- Repayable. 8. d. J3 s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 B 2 8 years 7 8 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Hnorefcary, JELLING OFF ! JELLING OFF! IMPORT &NT NOTICE. G. FOSTER Having resolved to relinquish the Retail Boot and Shoe Business, and to confine himself entirely to the Wholesale manufacture of those Goads, has determined to Clear Out his Retail Stock of above at COST, and UNDER COST PRICE. The Sale to be continued for four weeks only. Intending purchasers should avail themselves of this opportunity, aB the Saie is a bona fide one, and no reasonable otter will be refused. This will be a rare opportunity for dealers and coasters, all the present Btock being of G.F.s own manufacture. G.F. does not deem it necessary to quote prices, but solicits a call from Dealers, Fathers, and Mothers of families, and others, and feels svre the prices submitted will ensure fa speedy clearance. LOSE NO TIME, BUT CALL AT G. FOSTER'S, QUEEN-STREET (corner of the Market). A M I L T O N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Oat a LargeiStock of Drugs, Chemicals Homoepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brush ware Fait So^.. Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply all (Goods ofiithe Best Quality, and at Auokland Prices. 11 " j&y Agent: AucsKLANPKvENiNg Stab A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. A. the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. the perfection of mechanism Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, . . and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only 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-ad* usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND "WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam, Ti'ok, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally wall on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T,yien, or Cotton Thread, Itißnot necessary for us to enaeavour to de tractlfrom. the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to !• rice, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the HOME" SHUTTLE SEWTNG MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsf or use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box .. .. ... ... „ _ £4 Os With Table and Treadle .. .. .. ... £6 5s With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key „ ... .. £7 7a In proof of? their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO i ..-.;.., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Scto Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of. charge J. V. BREDA, : - Shortland-street. (3 H IE T S. SAMUEL McKAIG j Is now showing his New Stock of COLOURED AND WHITE SHIRTS, consisting of the following Materials andiMakers :— FLAX (Light and heavy) ZEPHYR i OXFORD RINK FRENCH CAMBRIC . .-- NORTH AMERICAN. I can recommend any of the above to be well shaped, and the best patterns ever shown in Auckland. ; . . ; ' CLOTHING. I beg to direct attention to this Department, as it is now well-stocked with all sorts of Men's, Boy's, and Youth's Clothing, in medium and first-class qualities. TAILORING. This Department is managed by a first-class Cutter, and all Garments turned put in really good style, and on the shortest notice. '• ; SAMUEL McKAIG, QUEEN STREET. A .DVANCE PaBNELL. F. TOMLINSON, Draper, ] WARWICK HOUSE, PABNELL, In returning thanks for the hearty support he has received since opening his new premises, begs to intimate that having just finished stock taking, and findiag himself considerably on the RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEDGER, he has been enabled to make the necessary alterations to meet his increasing business, and is determined to sell CHEAPER THAN EVER !!! [: :i New Goods (in every department), are being opened everyday suitable for the' Spring and Summer trade, which for style,-quality} and cheapness combined, will bear comparison I with any house in Auckland. ■■.■■.'.,:,■. i ■'■ I F. TOMLINSON, DRAPER,; ; 1 Warwick H0u5e........... Parnelx.



Educational. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR Kj school, parnell. [X SXABX.I9Hsr> 185 5.] Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Head Master: Jas. Adams, 8.A., Member of Convocation o£ the London University. Classical Master: Rev. Jo-. Batks. English Master: Mr. J. P. GkaIiWELL, Lon don University. Botanical Master: T. F. Chsesbkaw, F.L.S. Drawing Master: Mr. Kenneth Wai kins. This School is under the superintendence of a Board of Governors, of which His Lordship ti.e Bishop of Auckland is Chairman. The course of instruction prepares Pupils for the University, the Law and CiviJ Service Exa minations, special attention being given to English, Mathematics, and Science. A few Boarders are received by the Head Master. .(Terms, for Boys Tinder thirteen, £60 per annum inclusive.) „-=,■- Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. M~ R. F. B. WOODII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of B. H. Haslett, Music and Stationery Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "VTAVIGATION.—Candidates for Certifi- J3I cates of Coametency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 49, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. "T^TAVIGATION taught by John; S. J3I Dainks, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having: Eucceasf ully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No. 16. Aoercrombio-ptreer. Term 9on application. T M. LENNOX Estate Agent and Valttatoe. QUEKX-STKEET, ACOKLAN'D Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. Jsl (TX f\f\f\ T0 £20 TO LEND on good XtJL\J } \J\J\J securities.—Apply to J. M, Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WANTED, in the City, a Comfortable Four roomed Cottage.—J. M. Lennox. aAPSA ACRK FARM for Sale, 50 miles from O\J\JV Auckland. Some of the finest land in the country.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. A(U\O ACRE FARM, first-class land, good *±\J\J\J Family Residence, and improvements. —J. M. Lennox, Estate ageat, Auckland. onijc ACRES Mixed Bush and Fern, sea O^iJO frontage, a little rough grass; a bar gain. Price, 7s per acre.—J. M. Lennox. nn a ACRE Farm in the Waikato, a few miles f rom a Railway Station, mostly improved; also. House. Price, £5 103 per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. _poK —A Bargain. —S2 acres at Ruarangi. 3JOO price, £35; £15 cash, balance can remain on the property.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. WAIKATO.— One of the., Finest Farms in the Waikato. There are 400 acres of choice land, all subdivided, and moatly in good grasses ; a first-class Family Residence.. The farm is near to a proposed railway station.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. SYMONDS-STRKET.— For Sale, two attached Houses, with freehold allotment, in a good position. Price, £260. Terms very easy.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. . . . PONSONBY.— Residence containing 5 rooms, with lara;e allotment laid out in strawberry gardens, orchard, ornamental trees, together with paddock opposite. Price for the whole, £350.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. PONSONBY.— A Beautiful 6-roomed "Veran dah Residence, situate at Campbellvilie, Ponsonby, with large freehold allotment. The residence commands a magnificent view of the harbour. Is ia excellent repair, and quite new. Price, £120,— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. : TO Investors and Others.—Two substantially . built Residences in Vincent-street, with large freehold allotment. The houses are let for 3is per week, aud tire iv excellent condition.—J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent. HOBSON - STREET. — A First-class Brick Family Residence in this rising street, with freehold allotment. Price, £800.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. "OOKENO.—Farm and Homestead about 1J JL miles from the Railway station. The farm is all in grass. There is a comfortable o-roomed Dwelling-house built upon the property. Price, £360.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. FARM and HOMESTEAD.—A Good Farm of 30 acres, all fenced and in grass. There is a 5-roomed Residence, together with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fine little farm is only hali an-hour's walk from the Manurewa. Railway Station.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL. —Two Allotments fronting the main road, in a first-class position. The lots have a frontage of 31 and 35 feet respectively. Price, £3 ps per foot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox Estate agent. Auckland. "TTILLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven \ roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment having 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland, A LLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front -oL age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation. £20 cash; balance can remain on the property.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO FARM—For sale, a fine Farm, one mile xrom Cambridge. There are 100 acres, 11 acres oi which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 31 acreß in good crßsses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. HA S H T ON AND SON' • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building*?, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. PR STOKES' POINT, North Shore.—3o acres Good Land on easy terras. A Valuable Property, having frontages to Albert-street and to ttiliott-street, City, now bringing in a good revenue. ARARIMU.—Sixty acres of Land near River head. ■ DURHAM-STREET.—A Large Store, now in the occupation of Mr. Mackie, Coachbuilder. For Sale or Lease. PONSONBY ROAD. — A Large Allotment withiShop and Dwel'ing-house erected thereon, healthy situation and good business position. HEPBURN-STREET.—A well-built Family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah, wood house, tanks, sjarclen, &c. The House is built of the very best material, and is in first-rate'order. The property has a frontage of 36 feet by a deptfc of 119 feet. - 95 acres of Good Bush Land, in the County of Marsden. 10s. per acre, WAIUKU.—A Good Farm, with Dwelling bouse and all improvements. . GRAFTON RO AD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. JsORTH SHORES.—Eligible sites at Stoke'B Point, North Shoi e. <'"'".,' Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—House, with large gar den, orchard, and paddock. For a short time at a low rent. ; : WELLINGTON-STREET. — A four-roomed House, with all conveniences. VINOENT-BTREET.—Four-roomed Cottage. A Four-roomed Verandah Cottage at Hpsom with garden. -■ ■~.■.■■..:•■.,.■ :,. •..::; \■" RICHMOND.-A 3-roomed Cottage, with f acre ot garden, securely fenced. Healthy situation; . , . , , FOR LEASE, a commodious Store, very cen trally situated in Custom-house-street, next to Messrs. McKenzie and. Ross. These premises are well adapted for large wholesale business, having three flats and dry asphalted cellers, rat proof. Possession can be given on the 16th of October proximo. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centre of the City, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable for a "Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. H. ASHTON & SON, ; // House, Land, and Estate Agents, i 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. "El O E, S A L E, To Akeive. pee Famenoth : THE BURHAM CEMENT COMPANY'S 200 BARRELS CEMENT, j v After an exhaustive trial of several samples, the one selected by the London Metropolitan Board of Works. , J H. B. SHROFF, HIGH-STRKET (opposite Police Office).



TH E A T B, E BOY A L. Le55ee........ Mr. M. Hepirty. Business Manager. ..Mr. W. C. Ctowley. "TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! BAKER AND > AKRON'S DRAMATIC COMBINATION Will produce the well-known and popular play, LIZA ECCLEST ... .'... . LIZA ECCLES ! LIZA E C C L E S.! LIZA'ECCLES'! LILA ECCLES! , WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL SONGS AND DANCES! THE ORIGINAL SONGS AND DANCES ! REMEMBER! LIZA ECCLES TO-NIGHT ! Prices:—Dre=s'Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/.3 Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s.. /CHORAL WALL, 4 UCKLAND. V> ' ' JLJL :--; ■.---C3L-;' -. ' ~ '" POSITIVELY THRBK CONCERTS ONLY NEW-ZEALAND CONCERT TOUR OF MADEMOISELLE ALICIC CHARBONNET Eleve of the Conservatoire cc Musique, ■ ' Paris). . , "THE FIRST PIANOFORTE BECITAL ANJ> GItAND CONCERT.of MADEMOISELLE ALICE CHAHBOI^ET! The Distinguished Pianist of the Conserva toire of Music, Puri3, will take place on MONDAY EVENING, 23rd SEPT., 1878, Programme :— Part I. . . 1. Violin Solo, "Air Variee, No. 5" DeHenot 34k. D. Cope. 2. Song, "Waiting* Millard Miss Florence Wbville. 3.* Pianoforte Recital, " Andante Spianato, et Polonaise" .. .-. Chopin Mdlle. ALIUK CHARBONNaiT. 4. GrandScena, "TheOoJeenßawn (Lily of Killarney).. .. Sir J. Benedict Mr. Harding. 5. Terzetto (Voice, Pianoforte, and Violin), "Are Maria" .. ..Gounod. Miss F. Neville, ■ Mdlle. CHaKBuNNET, and Mb. D. Cope. ■■.• 6. Pianoforte Solo, "Andante and Variations" .. .. •■ ..Haydn Mdlle. ALIOE CHARHONN&T. .Part 11. 1. Duet (Pianoforte i-nd Violin), "Sonata deides a Kreutzer" fess(Andante and i'inale) .. .. Beethoven § Mdlle. ALICK CHARBONNST and Mr. Cope. 2. Song, "Sing, Sweet Bird".. ... Ganz Miss Florence Neville. 3. Pianoforte Recital, "Invitation alaValse" .. .. .. CM. Yon Weber Mdlle. ALICK CHARBONXET. 4. Ballad, " Down where the Blue : Bells Grow" .. .. .. ..A. Lee Mr. Harding. 5. Pianoforte Solo, " Grande Fanta sia surle Septuor de Lucia"* .. Liszt Mdlle. ALICE-OHAKBON-NKT. Doors open at half-past seven o'clock; the Concert to commence at eight o'clock precisely. Carriages may be ordered for ten o'clock, Admission:—Reserved Seats, ia; Unreserved *t* 'The Conservatoire CERTIFICATES and MEDALS of ■ Mademoiselle Charbonnet, from the Paris Conservatoire, are at the Saloon of Messrs. Upton and Co., Queen-street, where seats may be secured. Tickets may also be obtained at the Saloona or Messrs. Hoftmann, Champtaloup, Turrell, and Wayte. Purohasersof Reserved Seat Tickets may ex change them for Numbered Seats on application to Upton &, Co. ..:.■:.:... / , ". ■ . ■ T4UK T O N'S A USTSALI A N ' CIRCUS! ", THIS ACKNOWLEDGED EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT .. ~ Will leave Sydney on the 25th instant, and wih OPEN IN AUCKLAND ON ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER, '• 3 •■ FOR A m SHORT SEASON ONLY! !fil The Agent, in offering his fir3fc notification oi the advent of this GREAT CIRCUS, begs to remark that Mr. Henry Burtox has been established in Australia as a Circus Proprietor since 1851, travelling continuously the Colonies of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, always having a TROUPE OF THE VERY BEST ARTISTES, SPLENDID HORSES, A^D GOOD EQUIPMENTS, which has rendered his name in Australia a household word, and the periodical visit of the GREAT AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS ia looked forward to by young and old as one of the great events of the year, ''-■ [.-,. The CIRCUS comes to New Zealand un heralded by Monster > Show Bills, and trusts to the worth of the Exhibition only to secure patronage. . , The BRILLIANT SUCCKSS the CIRCUS is now enjoying in Sydney testifies to the merit of the present organization, the SPLENDID MARQUEE, capable of seating between Five and Six Thousand People, being filled a t every performance. tST See future advertisement. WILLIAM WOODYSAR, Agent, Albert Hotel. FOR ONE WEEK LONGER. ~. .... • —_s „■; "■-■■■ ;;. Arrangements have Deen made with the proprietor of the Blacksmith's Dream, for part of the proceeds to be gi?en to St. Thomas's School Fund, commencing on Monday next. Half-day Performance on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday,- commencing at THREE o'clock. Friday afternoon, specially for our country friends, at drie o'clock; and every Evening at; seven! o'clock. ; Tickets available from ■ Monday to Saturday, 6d. each;- School Children, half-price. '''" ' "X ONG-.IT IS LOVE, SINCE WE -_|_J- .Ui .:■ PARTED," •-' ' A New Song, sung with great success by Misa Lizzie Morgan. : Words by; J. Hbmus. Music by D. Cope. Tobe obtained at this office, and of all Music-sellers and" Stationers in Auckland. Price: One Shilling. - ; '. ... . ,„,':,. For Sale. HEAVY-DRAUGHT ST A L LlO Ml FOR SALE, a Handsome Stallion of immen. bone and substance.—A.pply to R. & R. DUDER, North, Shore. FO R S A L E BX 'HERO:' 20 BALES 3-BUSHEL SACKS. EX 'HALCIONE:' 150 KEGS, FRENCH WIRE NAILS. BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wymdham -Street. ; : n-lEAP FOWL [FEED 470 sacks MAIZE, 4s 3d to 4s 6d 260 sacks WHEAT ; iV" 'V. ' .;■ ': '•" ' ' AT. COUPLAND & CO.'S,. V QUEEN STREET. TO WORKING MEN,—I have some cheap Cottages for sale, and can make-, very easy term 3 with decent people. Come', early.—F. G. Ewjngton. ' I FOR SALE.—Greyhound Puppies, three .. months old. Out of: " Venus" (imported), by "Regent" (imported).-^-Apply to J. Abbot, "" Hobson-street. " OI f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society aZZj-L" principles, or on other terms to Bolt c borrowera.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vut> ~- can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, ;,, v..-■.:. IV-'':: ■■'■":■:.■:■■'; ■■>-■....■■::;..■ :■ ,' ... • .::