The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-Ko. £,440

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1878.

PRICE : 'ONE PENNY.



'^Sfe^lTlOH SYDNEY AND MEL- Jiilfe^ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HE R O, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. She is due here on the 3rd proximo, and Avill leave for the above ports on or about WED NESDAY, 6th February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHAMK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Aucldand, January 15, 1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALANDO(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 187 S. FOR TARA.NAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM MANUKATT. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, prom Queen u-—.set Wharf, Waxaka.. Thursday, 17th, 3 p.m. — Hawea .. Friday, 25tb. — Taupo Thursday, 31st, _ p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEb- TON, and PORT CHALMERS (.ROM Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 2Sth, 5 p.m. — __" Cargo must be alongside one hour before, time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS Avill he issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within the Colony: available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ■^^^jjp OR WAIU XU. v£__3S_e. The pg> OREGON will leave for Waiuku asunder:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Jan. '•; Jan. 18—Friday, 5 p.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Wkatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.in. 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. ToAvaee of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «safcS|^in. or waiuku. *^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 19—Saturday, 7 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and W^hatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to .collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst 3c Co., Avill meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ,teg&is*^ QtTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and rotoitl A A Time Table: -■x&r" From Auckland— Thursday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Kotomahana, i 2 noon From Thames — Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. F'-iday, Rotoiti, 8 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. • Ret ;rn Tickets available to 31st January, Saloon, 10s; Steerage. 7s. ' Fares, per RGtoiti. ss. FRA-ER & TINNE, agents.' TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are uoav issued by any ■of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, agent. <»i^fe^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM .Jllllll^k-) RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers vrill leave .as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemirii, 3 p.m. iFromßiverhead— S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. <s^3^ T^ 0R LONDON DIRECT. • jjg|ii|^||K The fine Al Clipper Ship *«3®S____ MAY 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 ■undersignad, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,-) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK Sc CO. ) and Co. «£a_S^^.QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. •««-S-_S-* rpjjg gg# KiNAwill leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning's tide, rerunning on Wednesday. iFor Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. «**_Y*_^_ Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4fiife WATERS. IFor Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare. AND DaRGAA-LLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY", Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargasrille on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 num., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. •^.sAiSi-^ TPOK THE HOT SPRINGS, __m££g_Z $_ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. *C^Z®^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Ka__ ER, will sail as undar :— Auc_and and Hot Springs.. From Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs. evesy Monday^ Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahubakm. For Mahurangi cA rery Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi eveey Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawao, and Omaha. For Matakaaa, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other cir- -instances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on boardwith- J)Ot a shipping note. .. or freight oilpaaeage apply to J. CASEY & SON.



--g^. T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM •*§!_____* gHIP COMPANY. • -""''•'■■*' FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq.. Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about TUESDAY the 22nd January, 1878. carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, A.ents, Auckland. _s__*=_. EJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- J§|||l||;JD ROA, and MANGONUI. Thes.s. lONAwill leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i 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. Kissling's. Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 21st January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR) Managei , g^wfe^ "EXCURSION to WAIWERA 2|||||||;H_i (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain [smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. ___ . „^„t. J. CASEY & SON: '^^ TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. $$&£?§s& The magnificent Iron Clipper t_-_-__ißa lp LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now on her Avay 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. ,-_^v "OA^ENGER^TINE OF ;g§3a^. JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «_B-fl_-----* Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., oi, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are -empowered to grant passages from London to NeAV Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed _i the Colony. Return ship 3to London also leave at almost regular interA'als. Full particularsjlon application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents . ■CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) W'AIK'ATO" COAL "COMPANY (LIMITED) are uoav delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as folloAvs :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. , 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upAvards 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, Manacer, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Aucklanch 1 LlTl AM MORGAN, Saddler, and Harness Maker, Newmarket. * [Established 1565.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-cJass Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles : a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, XV hips, 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_r Goods forwarded to any part of the country. ______ Guthrie & JLarnach-s NE VZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SaLE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. «_*- Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager ZZeZe A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., marble, stone, and tomb rail WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. GiA re us a call before purchasing elsewhere. RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Vittoria^street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this faA-ourite old resort is NOW OPEN. NeAv and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which Avill be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. _.._.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the aboA'e house' CHARLES VEITH. ~]%/£"R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the JLvJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, *&c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons deairing to have the said places attended to, either Weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or Avritten, with the Inspector of Nnisanfies, City Council Office Oueen-3treet "i* <0 H N 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, PAETLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a .great number cf choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the ToA\-n and Suburbs. All of which coa be dealt with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas .sengers.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STR-TCT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. "Work done well and, cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; "Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Gd. each. Good "Warranted Silver Geneva "Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING Z? 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. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping Se 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 in 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 A. WATERMAN beg. to inform ® his 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 besffoAved upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland Avi 11 find every comfort. Meals at all hours. QELLIN G O E E ! James Ah KeAV and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and Avill therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of Knglish and Chinese . ancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will he found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Qaeen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, © CO-OUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown,. Ornamental, and Photographic ttlass, Picturef,Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. -hiss cut to size, and Garefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. 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. \TE\V~SUMMEE GOODS. J. M. M cLACH LA N, 218. QUEEN bTREET, Has Jusl Imported, per 'Famenoth,' . Eight Cases \ Th^ G d c y cnj £ew Summer Millinery [ c/ . (md miv he New Summer Drapery gfa eh JSew Summer Hosiery; 1 He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel TAveeds in /Auckland. These Goods Avere selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo ' Dyed, and the Newest P. ttcrns. A Special .Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. CA Two Pieces of the now Ceiebrated SHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) HaA re also just been opened. October 26,1877. "BIIE E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA--T R BET. "Tour Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. b The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. HoHship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. TP._LAND BROTHERS, J_ WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Immrters of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Sadllery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Upp_rs, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehoises: "Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods ihipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, EARM EKS, AND OTHERS. The Uidersignp.d are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Shepskiiis, Wool, T.lloAv.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consigners direct will have prompt and im mediate ca_h remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners Ind Leather Manufactorers, ■ \ Auckland. A UCKL_ND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (late Hill & Fenton), By Special . <~A^_<§sl_s§-*> Appointment Excellency i^*-fIS-^ras-sb_-_J^the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, -t.QUE-N-STREET, Opposit. Bank of New Zealand. I Auckland. "IYI" E. T.tTRAFFORD, SURGEON \ Wakefield- DENTISI QXEEgg^ street. Teeth Extracted Vithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Pafcut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teetl,(from One to a Full Set). _L 5 X I N N E R, _ BUILDEk, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the OliSite, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tfe Building Trade executed by Experienced Wokmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c„ &c. . "TW" E W QE-ASON'S fTIEAS Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judicously blended. For Purity, Strength, tad Flavour, are ac knowledged to pssess quality of the highest order, an\ sold at the usual Prices—2/. 2/6, 3/, ai4 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFiConly 1/8 $ a. Refined Sugars andiGENERAL Groceries of the Best QualityAt Prices that will satisfy everyyurchaser. GOODS DEhVERED. Please Note the Addreh •_— FRENCH % CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IGROOERS, People 8 Tea "VUrehouse, ODposite CityWarket, 252, QUEEN STREE , AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MABf-STREET, Short ' lakd. &: OWEN-STREET, IraH-MSTOWN. J a n~d J. Moppet, 9 Freeman's Bay Sieam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Quefc-street Wharf, fi .ncklanq ' S, WYNDHAM-&.REET, _ _ 1~ r ° Iw , o_ f__FOUSE, SHIP, & HENEKAL JUL DECORATIVE PINTER. & ,-P. \ Estimates furnished, and t_perienced ** H Workmen sent to all pais of the '• Province. \ t) fi \ J.H. requests attention of Buders and 1? ---5_j others to his NeAv Glaine " Tariff. ■1 B j W H -J. HENDERSON j» :— -—t-. 8, WYNDHAM-STRfeT.



TAMES BUTCHER _l CARTER, CONTRACTOR. Sec. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut oi" uncutl. at reasonable rates. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEA.-, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Dispefardum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits ar thf Best Brands. J.E. hones for a continuance of the patronaare so liberally bestoAved on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, a-d the charges mode rate^ [Established 1855.] WJ . 'M A R KS , c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &.C.. Importer op Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just receiA _d from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do eA'ery de scription of Avork in connection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the LoAvest Remunerative Prices. Christmas & _sTew Year's presents. u™ds 500 pictures To_sr Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, autotypes, oleographs, ch-omo-lithogeaphs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON bog to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from dare, nil Cash Purchasers of the aboA re Goods will be alloAved a Discount of 20 per cent. We also Avish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Ppaerhangings, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Win uoav Glass, Paints,. Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6,1577. WhANGAPOUA £_tTEAM 'Saw MILLS. cutting x4:0,(.00 weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. \ MER R V CHRIST MAS .• With pleasure Aye make knoAvn that Aye have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which 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 THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S m O U R I S T S' GUIDE. NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly To Appear, "The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock O TVTEW TpRUITS & TjIANCY A RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Frnit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fies, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, N-.W 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, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Mai esty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and noAv opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, Aery 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 Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, Sec Fi H EWIN~^ b rothek' FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rr\ POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite X Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. \ UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'olock: except on SATURDAY, when it .loses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. , RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. G. S A^ N D E S , 9 SURVEYOR, Waikaxo. 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, jj GIL M c N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. l*_r Shipping Supplied. ■*_»



ri L O T H I '_? Q. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and "Wear, 355. S3, Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely : ail in making permanen customers of those Avho once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suito, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. M?n's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & M C'K A I G, Queen-street. m shlr ts, ~m Perfect Fit & Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart .■ ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. -is. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best Fi ench Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Q Alt GO CK- AI-G' QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters. Confectioner. "TMPORTANT T O CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND the PUBLIC GENERALLY. __. Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from Neav York. 78 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large size • 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER, portending .eath to Fleas, Mosquitoes, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 cases Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Cougns, Influenza, etc. , 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c., &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. A_9 LoURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. TMPOETANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his __- DINING ROOMS 1-» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to tho convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as Well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to preA Tent over crowding. Th^re aro SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices proA-ided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Tahlo he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON • is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Ulustra'.d and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead_ag London News papers, are laid on the tablej immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes Avith some confidence that he will, in his NeA7 Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has titted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. |~|ATS! OATS ON SALE BY ST. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE. Ex. Late Arrivals : FLOUR, in sack 3 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. TTAMILTOS, WAIKATO. SANDES& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. IW Agent: AucklandEveme.^Star. f\ N 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 tor Vessels, Sec, Sec N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WOEKS, Victoria-st beet.



CHRISTMAS 1\r EW YEAR'S PRESENTS I ( JLI GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT „ EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Sckap Albums Leather Tourist Cases IkKSTANDS Purses Card Cases, Sec, Sec, Sec, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET JN~oT c7 C L O UGH, MA.SEFIKLD'- BLILDINGS, Alb crt-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe. dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUES DAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of a Villa at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, ArcMtect. rp O B U I L D E R S. Tenders Avill be receiA _d by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of WED N KSDAY, the 23rd instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Wyn yard-street. Plans, &c„ at my office, Queen-street. P. HEHAPATH, Architect. mENDERS for the Erection of a Dwel- JL ling House in Union-street will be received until 0 p.m. on FRIDAY, 18th. at Duffy's Store, Hobson-sti _et, Avhere plans and specifications are to be seen. Not bound to accept the lowest t.<wder. ■ R BEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. \TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3j VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), AUCKLAND. NOTICE. An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the Works on Tuesday, 22nd instant, at 4 p.m. Business : To confirm special resolution passed on 20th December last to wind up the Cempsny's affairs, and the appointment of Liquidator. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. UNION~F.i-E~AND~"MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are hereby reminded that in accordance with the terms of Articles of Association, a Call of Tavo Shillings and Six pence per Share on Shares standing in their names in the Books of this Company on this day's da'e will be due on Ist February next, nayable at the Union Bank of Australia, Auck land. All overdue Calls will be charged inte rest at the rate- of Fifteen per cent per annum until such time as they are paid. W. DEVENISH ME ARES. General Manager. Christchurch. Ist January. IS7B. "XT ORW IC H UNION EIRE J3I INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Builuings, Shortland-street, next door to the General Post-Office. Reduced Ratks (according to New Tariff) for Dweiling-houscs, detached, 30 to 10 feet, formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for 187S.—Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, iion. Secretary. Auckland, January 11, IS7S. THE COLONIAL BANK OF NE * ZEALAND. Notice is hereby giA'en that pursuant to the provisions of Clause 77 of the Deed of Settle ment, the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors will ba held at the University (now Colonal Bank) Buildings, en WEDNESDAY, the 30th January instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. And notice is hereby [further given that Mr. John Reid, of Corner Bush, retires from the office of Director of this Bank, in terms of the 42nd ciause of the Deed ot Settlement, and that he is not until the next ensuing election eligible for re-election, and that the following Pro prietors have given notice, in terms of clause 45 , of the Deed, that they are Candidates fo: the office of Director thus vacated, viz. :— Honorable Henry Samuel Chapman, Richakd Oliver, Esq. At such meeting the term of office of the present Auditors Avill expire, and it will be the business of the Meeting to elect two Proprietors to be Auditors for the ensuing year, pursuant to clause 97 of. the Deed of Settlement. Of the retiring Auditors, one only—Mr Keith Ramsay is eligible, and offers himself for re-election as an Auditor.. Proxies must be left at the Banking-house in High-street, at, least 21 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting, or they can not be acted upon. By order of the Board. GEO. COWTE, General Manager. General Manager's Office, Dunedin. 3rd January, 1878. ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. MEETING OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES. Members of School Committees in the Pro vincial District of Auckland are invited to attend a meeting, to be held at the new City East School, Wellesley-street, at half-past seven o'clock on FRIDAY EVENING, to consult with reference to the approaching election of the Board of Education. As full an attendance as possible is desired. UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Half-Yearly General Meeting of the aboA_ Company AviU be held at No. 39, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 22nd day of January, 1878, at 3 p.m. __, Business: To receive Half-yearly Report and Balance-sheet, election of Director in the room of J. HoAvard, Esq.. Avho retires by rotation, but * is eligible for re-election; and for any other business that may be brought before the meet '""" E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Auckland, 11th January, 1878. -^^OTg___x AUCKLA.ND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. STORES STTES. Sites for Stores are available for Lease in Auckland Station Yard. Persons desirous of obtaining Leases should Tender before noon on WEDN-SD aY, January 23, at the office of the undersigned, when Ten ders Avill be op _ied. ' Forms of Tenderto be had on application.. General Manager. ~k N EXHIBITION... Needlework, &c., /\ by the Children of the Lake, Stokes Point, and Devonport Schools, will be held at the Lake Catholic College on THURSDAY, January 21. Prizes for excellence of work and good conduct, Avill be given to the children by Mrs Whituker. Each child present Avill receive a Gift. Parents and friends are requested to eucourage the children by their presence. Doors open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, 6d: Children, Free. Conveyances will ran from Mr O. May's Residence eyery two hours to and from the Lake.



THEATRE ROY AL. Proprietor....'. .R. J. De Lias. FIRST NIGHT ! The Greatest Living Instrumentalist. T EVY'S TpOPULAR Programme :— Part I. Grand March, "Le Prophete" (Meyerbeer)— Signor Giorza. Duo. "Trovatore' (Verdi) —Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnati. „ Scena. "Io non ti posso" (Donizetti)— Miss Pitts. Romanza, "Mia M»dre" (Luzzi)—StG. Rosnati. Song, "Waiting" (Millard)—Mrs. Levy. Cornet Solo. " Alexis" (Hartman) — [As per formed by special command of Her Majesty- Queen Victoria, the Emperor Napoleon, the Czar of Russia, nearly all the CroAvned - Heads of Europe, and President Grant of the United States]—LEVY. Trio, " Bellisario" (Donizetti)— Mrs. Lev. , MISS Pitts, and Signor Rosxati. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 11. Duo, "Parigi o cara" (Veidi)—Mrs. Levy and Signor Rosnati. ■_ Song, "Auld Robin Grey" (?cotch)-L,EVY. Irish Song, " Eileen Alanna" (Thomas)— Signor Rosnati. Waltz, "Arditi'MArditi)—Mrs. Levy. Grand Transcription from the " Bohemian Girl (Giorza)—[Caprice brillant. pour piano]— Signor Gior__. Song, "Oh, Hear the Wild Winds Bloav' .(Mat tei)—Miss Pitts. „_. Cornet Solo, " Maud Waltz" (Levy)-LEVY. Trio, "Dame Durden" (Old)— Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati. " God Save the Queen '"—Signor Giorza. To commence at 8, Carriages at 10 p.m. Box Office uoav open for sale of Season and Single Tickets, at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, where Seats can be reserved for any night in advance. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle ' • • .. ss. Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) „ .. js. Stalls - - 33. Pit • 2s. SEASON TICKETS (Transferable), For Seven Nights. Dress Circle £1 10 0 Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) ..100 The Sale of. Season Tickets Avill close on Friday, at 12 o'clock. mHE T3 OVAL TTALIAN V ST OPERA !"m V WILL OPEN AT THE THEATRE ROYAL on FRIDAY, IST FEBRUARY, For a Season of Eighteen Nights. O. NOBILI, Agent. ONEHUNGA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. A CONCERT, In Aid of the Funds of this Societt, Will he given in the MASONIC HALL, on FRIDAY, 18th JANUARY, ISTS. To commence at 8 p.m. SST Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Wocllet, Miss Vaughan, Mr. Gradwell, and others, have kindly consented to give iheir valuable ser vices. The Operetta, WANTED A PARLOUR MAID, Will be Performed. After which, there will be a DANCE. ' Admission: Is. Front Seats and Dance, Is. extra. United Evangelistic Committee THEATRE ROYAL. The usual NOONDAY PRAYER-MEETING from Twelve to One is held Dai__, DR. SOMERVILLE presiding. * THE I.EY. DR. SOMERYILLE Will deliver a LECTURE on THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, January 17, ON "THE BIBLE FOR THE WORLD." J. C. Firth, Esq., in the Chair. Ms. W. F. Somerville. assisted by the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. Doors open at a quarter to Seven; Lecture to commence at half-past SeA_D. Admission by Ticket only, to he obtained gratis of the Coihmitte. and Booksellers. Seats reserved for Ticket-holders till tAventy minutes past Seven. ** . At the close of the Lect"re, Dr. Somerville requests a Conference of Young Men on the subiect of Christian work. ALLAN W. WEBB, \ Joint T. BUDDLE, f Hon. Sees. N.B.—No Gentlemen are admitted into the Dress Circle except accompanying Ladies. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Voluntary Contribu tions towards def'aynurihe expenses attendant upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are confined to local expenses, such as the rent or the hall, printing, and advertising^ Subscriptions will be receiven, and duly acknOAvledged. by the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. F. Larkms and Charles Major, the Daily Papers, any member -of the Committee, or the under- SiKned" ALLAN W.WEBB. \ Joint THOS. BUDDLE, | Hon. Sees, AUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the foUoAving prices, per truck load of five tons, in hulk:—. Household (lumpy) i .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40s. Slack .. .-. 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; lover 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 Avill be supplied Avithout 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-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carnage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— NeAvcastle '.. 12/6 Papakura -.. 38/4 Mercer .. A. 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 t.he Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. UCKLAND MODEL TRAILING SCHOOL (In union Avith the "Society of Arts," London),. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Masters : . Mr. JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Arts"). Mr. G. WARING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity(, from Public Training School, Sydney, -N.S.W.- A'■■•■■-■-: School of Art-MR KENNETH WATKIN.A Artist. School will Re-open on MONO V, Jan. 28. Eveni^ g Classes will be formed for French. German, Latin. Mathematics, Drawing .and Designs, Arithmetic, &c. IP For particulars apply at ih. School, on. lyuL after 17th inst. '