The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—Wo. 2,442

AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1878

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«~^^TpACIFIC MAIL STEAM •<---__lE_' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYD NE V DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron ScreAV 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, Accents, Auckland. <54k*fc^Tj10R SYDNEY AND MEL ,Jp||g|g._U BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. She is due here on the 3rd proximo, and will leave for the above ports on or about WED NESDAY, 6th February. For freight or passage apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 15, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALANDU(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 187 S. FOR TARANAB3, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. ' Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, PROM Queen _r_EET wharf. Hawea .. Friday, 25th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from QUEEN-STR-ET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday. 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo ... Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — «w 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 norts within he Colony; available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARL-vNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. W A Z U X U' ■*AssAixi&* The pg> OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Jan. Jan. 18—Friday, 5 p.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon 21—Monday, 7.15 a.m. 21—Monday, 12 noon 23—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 23—Wednesday, 12 noon 26—Saturday, 10am. 26—Saturday, 2p.m. For Manukau Hfiiids and Whatipu SaAv-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.'in. Sincrle Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. A\\- _r tic- and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sihhin's. Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaare of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «ag^^Tm O R W A T U X U. ■3S__M_& The B _ g _ 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. 22—Tuesday, 8 a.m. 22—Tuesday, 12 noon 24—Thursday, 9 a.m. 24—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 26—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu 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 & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. CiTEAM BETWEEN AUCK l|Pjgig»:.o LAND AND the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Saturday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Monday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Tuesday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Monday, Rotoiti, i p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotoiti, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Tuesday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10a; Steerage, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. riSiVfe^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at os. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets. 3s 6d and os. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames- Enterprise—Saturday. 9 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 12 noon . Enterprise—Wednesday, 1 p.m. For Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, asent. .-^wfe. CJTEAM TO AND FROM .Jgggle^O RIVERHEAD Tavick Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave oo TiiidGr *~~~~ From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. Fromßiverhead-S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON. TfOß' LONDON DIRECT. **SiiP§?|^. The fine Al Clipper Ship iH____-5« MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, Avill have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very, superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of tne -nndersignod, at .very liberal rates, undersign NAT H AN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO.) and Co. «3^fe^ TTIXCURSION TO WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The as. LILY A Captain | S -tth, will leave. Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 ocloc_. Return Tickets, 10s. --^ £ gON;



eS^s^^TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. «23£-M_§*! The s . s . kin A will leave Helens ville as under:— . For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaica and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Alata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For 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. CASEY & soy . •sa^St*, QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA O WATERS. -S._2____» *-' For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Koporu, Mitatai, Aratapu, Ma._gaavhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving Darga-nlle on tne return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 n.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY Se SON, Red Office, Wharf. •Swte^ TFOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jli§ii__ l 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. KAWAU and LirTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. 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, Kawau, and 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 affito^,-. gQy^ ,~a*fe. ijiOß RUSSELL, WANGA JJIIIII^JC 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 Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after £ 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.n*, 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). MoGREGOR> Manaßer . Z&ZihZ~ TT* 0R LON]DON DIRECT. ffip33§a|S- The magnificent Iron Clipper •2______-__ 1P LOCH FLEET, 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. "Vp 0. T I C E. All Outstanding Accounts against the Liqui dation of the Auckland Steam Packet Company must be sent in to the Ofiiee of Messrs. Combes and Daldy, Queen-street, not later than MON DAY, the 21st instant. By order. WILLIAM LODDER, Secretary. l^T O T ICE. Unclaimed Luggage. 1 Box, T. Hanley 1 box, Oulliman 1 Case, No Mark 1 Leather Trunk, No Name. If the above is not claimed within fourteen days from this date, they will be sold by auction to pay expenses. W . LODDER. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from then- Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 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 to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. GrUTHRIE & LaBNACH'S NEV ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIP. BRANCH STOP-3, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FE-D OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. *_r Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager pi H E 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-e us a cab before purchasing elsewhere. RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, ' Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. NeAV and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished Avith due regard to comfort and con venience. . ~ __... , jj B _a Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house' CHA r LES y E ITH. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth ' Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding th« above Persons desiring to have the said p^ces attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office Queen-Btreot W"~ C DENNES has made Immense • Reductions in SewjiJig Machines. See Prices: Wheeler and WiKon from £o 10s; Singer, £7 ; Hand Lock-stitch from £3; Hand nhfun-stich from £2fvpearson's Wax Thread Machmesfor laddllii.-Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. Weekly payments taken.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRW-T. A FEW DOORS AT.OA-E ALBERT-STREET. Work done Avell and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, nc charge will be made. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDINC HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement oi 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 in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt oi order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg& to inform c 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 bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals afc all hours. QELLIN ii O F F 1 James Ah KeAv and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resoh-ed to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese .ancy 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, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers ofJPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. ■-■a a 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^ ■Vr~E~W SUM ME R GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN bTREET, Has Jusi Imported, per ' Famenoth,' Eight Cases ) Tliese Goods are Very New Summer Millinery ( cm .„ he New Summer Drapery i >So w chm New Summer Hosiery,. * 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 Patterns. A Special Dis count Avill be allowed to Tailors. HA Two Pieces of the now Celebrated SHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. TIKESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank- 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. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNER. 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. .Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. T~ O 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 Avill have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. , A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special <z__%__%_&s_£> Appointment Excellency '*3___^nSSsSn—M the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. IV|~ R. T. T-R A F F OR D, SURGEON )tß_-_-_ Wakefield- DENTIST, 57JJQ3 street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). _L SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec, Sec _\ "T^EW OEASON'S (Ti EA S Are carefully selected, and many 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 COFFEE, only 1/8 . lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the 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-STREET, Short- LAND. 8e OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. J A N D J. S O P PE T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc : : * co TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL XX. DECORATIVE PAINTER. W P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced 2 |_. Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. C fi J.H. requests attention of Builders and _: (Z others to his New Glazing Tariff: j S W J. HENDERSON. j * w c H. " ? 8, WYNDHAM-STREET.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle • and Bay of Islands Ooal. Also, Firewood (cul ■ or nncut). at reasonable ratea. R' ~ AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. > JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams- I- town. Wines and Spirits op thp Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage f so liberally bestOAved on Mr. Fernandez, the late L proprietor. The Hotel offers special inducements i to Travellers, the situation being central, close - to the Raihvay Station, a_d tl^e charges mode rate. i __ [Established ;1858.] WJ . MA R KS , • HOUSE and SHIP • PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, . BELL-HANGER, &C. i 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 Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do'every de . scription of work in counection with the Water i works, in a most efficient manner, and at the LoAvest Remunerative Prices. Christmas & JSTew Year's pr cscnt s. UPWARDS - 500 p^" TIJRES -O^f^ Comprising-f- OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES,1 oleographs, chromo-llthographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS,. AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, 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 Ppaerhanoings, Gilt Mo_j.dings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS I SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLAS^ MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6.1877. WhANGAPOUA JSS"EAM OAW MIL L'SJ _ I CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. t: C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ~Z MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that Aye have a Large and Choice Supply i>Y ... 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 mOURISTS' 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. A UCKLAND SAVINGS, BANK. This BANK', is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it -loses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Depositß only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. G. S A N D E S~; • 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, j p^i R. M c N A B, \JT9 Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. i ssar Shipping Supplied. **_« A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES bthe largest sale in australia. .Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" , SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM. 1 Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete, i 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 practica Low-price Lock-stitch Semng Machine ever invented.. o—.mi 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; 1 AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Took, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, WooDen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Lmen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necess_--y for us to enaeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET. Avithout regard to Price, and we feel confident that wheneVer persons wishing to buy SeAving Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MAGHINE . a fair trial, in competition with other Machines . we will have the preference. Withl the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. Allsecurely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete in box -4 os. With Table and Treadle £0 os. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, i with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five I YEARS. 1 Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE ■ MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not 1 procurable, we Avill send them direct to pur i chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. ! L. D. N__fHAN &CO SOLE AGENTS. j OWe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine . Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuitior J free of charge J. V. BREDA, 5 I Shortland-street. A p-'ARRIER UIGEONS, ) For Sale, a few pair Choice Young Birds of the abovi breed, from ios. to £x per pair.—Apply at this office.



4-IHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \j SCHOOL, PARNELL, _ Affiliated to the NeAV Zealand University, t School Duties at?ill be Resumed on Monday, February 4th. ._..--- „ . JAS. ADAMS, B.A. ' A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND JAL GRAMMAR SCHO.IL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D.ys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, i Head Master. E M U E R A.—Ladies' Boarding and Dfty School, conducted by the Misses • Anstie. -The First Quarter Avill commence on Tuesday, 22nd January. TUDIES Avill be resumed on Monday, 21st instant, at Mrs. LeAvis' Seminary, Epsom House. Onehunga. TTPPER SYMONDS-STREET. Mrs. GLOVER'S Pupils Avill resume their puties on TUESDAY, the 22nd inst. SUPERIOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Hob3on-street. CARLTON ACADEMY Has RE-OPENED as above. Hours from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; from 2 , p.m. to 4 p.m. Course of instruction: Latin. Greek, Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid,.. Boo kkeeping, and English in all its branches. Holi days : Two Aveeks at Christmas; one week Midwinter. Terms (including pens, ink, slates, and pencils), £1 Is quarterly, in advance). The Quarter reckoned from date of entry. EVEN ING SCHOOL as usual at 7.—C. B. Andrew, Head Master.—January 14, 1878. ■"VT E W T ON SCHOOL. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 28th instant. -VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The PRIZES will be delivered on the evening of FRIDAY. 25th, in Excelsior Hall, half-past 7 o'clock. Parents and friends invited to attend. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, second . House from Upper Queen-street.-The Misses SUPPLES Pupils will re-assemble on MONDAY, 21st January, 1878. MISS HILL'S Pupils Avill resume their studies on MONDAY, the 28th. MRS. MITCHELL'S "Singing Lessons will re-commence on WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant. The Juvenile Class at 4 p.m., and the usual Adult Class at 7.30 on Friday, 25th. MI~S~S VAUG HA N TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parnell. Terms on application. OANS ~SOUCi, EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Shayle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Bth July, and the Ist October. MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING .I\_ 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.VV. School of Art-MR KENNETH WATKINS, Artist. School will Re-open on MOND AY, Jan. 28. Evening Classes will be formed for French, German, Latin, Mathematics, Drawing and Designs, Arithmetic, Sec. For Dartied—-. apply at the School on and after 17th inst, •^yATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH, try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with the Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCH BS, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery. Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of* New Zealand. JT\.. L N SAL E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3. 1877. JOHN OOPP 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 BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with on most reaso able terms. ,■■;■-■'•_■• NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. ' T.UR. PRIVATE SALE. To Close Partneeship Accounts. i " The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. I Rea riL & in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and ; Avith water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, , together with tAVO-storey Building erected , thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class ' working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Honzon : tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting i Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, '■ For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and i SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. • Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. f\ A T S I OATS ON SALE BY |T. H. HALL & CO. TT AMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, J Have always on Stock a complete asso-t_ien *■ of Drugs, 5 Chemicals, 1 Perfumery, Toilet Req\_sites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sec, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. _^* Agent: Auckland Evenins Star.



JNO. C. C L 0 U GH, MASEFIELD'S B.ILDINGS, ALBERT-ST-E et. 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. XJONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. 5N O T I C E. A Special Meeting of th» Ratepayers of the above District is hereby convened to be held at Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY, the Ist February, 1878. at 7.30 p.m. Business: To cousider the advisability of raising money by Avay of Joan on the security of the rates of the Disti•ict.u.der the authority and by virtue of Part 3 of the HisthAvays Act, 1874, for the purpose of constructing Public Works the District. A proposal to authorise the borrowing of money for the above purpose will be submitted to the Meeting. By order of the Board. WM. THORNE, Chairman. Ponsonby, January 11, 1878. UNION FIRE 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 Sbares standing in their names in the Books of this Company on this day's date 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. 1878. UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Half-Yearly General Meeting of the above Company will 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. Howard, Esq., who retires by rotation, but is eligible for re-election; and for any other business that may be brought before the meet mtS' E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Auckland, 14th January, 1878. I~NSURANCE 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, Bon. Secretary. Auckland, January 14,1878. of Needlework, &c, by the Children of the Lake, Stokes Point, and Devonport Schools, -will be held at the Lake Catholic College on THURSDAY, January 24. Prices for excellence of work and good conduct, will be given to the children by Mrs Whitaker. Each child present will receive a Gift. Parents and friends are requested to encourage 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 every two hours to and from the Lake. A~U"CKLXND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR AT REMUERA, January 22 and 23. A Special Sheep Train will leave Hamilton on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Hamilton. 5.0 a.m.; Newcastle, 5.45 a.m.; Tuakau, 8.37 a.m,; Pukekohe, 9.0 a.m.; Drury, 9.40 a.m.; Remuera. arr. 11.0 a.m. Leave Remuera each day, at 2.22 p.m., for "Waikato. Also, on Saturday, 19th, leave Hamilton 3.30 p.m.: Newcastle, 4.23 p.m.; Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m.; Remuera. 10.40 p.m. Orders for Wagons should be given on or before Friday, January l&th. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. X OCAL TESTIMONY. PULVERMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (RECENTLY IMPROVED). . . Vital energy, it is well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail ments, such as n '-A-. Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica .;_ Deafness "Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma A' Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility . -, Female Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness ~ This is no coniecture. but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this eleotrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host of remedies in one. , , , Thirty years' successful experience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The follovving is spontaneous and remark able' " Auckland, November 26,1877. "Dear Sir.-I _aye"been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6. years I have not been free from it for one minute; and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher_ Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has been something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains. I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps itmay be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. • , "1 am, yours truly, •"James Slator. "G. Aicki_, Esq., Chemist, '' Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent: AICKIN, 4 THE P.'H A R M A C V, Queen-street, Auckland. ✓Galvanised iron works. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all., nis arrangements foi manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-street. A.TTOK_A__. ■j^TIXEY-S BLACfcK LEAD. "■ C—JEAN-INESS."- W. G. Nixov. Refined Black Lead is th< cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and al kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel without Avaste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Ca_ti_o.- There aar< several imitations. Sold everywhere by al Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, So_< Square, London. .... ' ON SALE, by EdAvard Wayte* and a the Theatre Doors, Sankcy's Hy _in Books Latest Edition, as usea at the T_vang-ica Meeting.



THEATRE R O YA L. Proprietor _ R. J. De Lias. GLORIOUS SUCCESS of LEVY! And the GRANDEST CONCERT COMPANY that ever visited Auckland. PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING :— Part I. Overture, Grand Fantasia on Airs from " Tro vatore " (Giorz-)— Signor Giorza. Duo. " T'l Rammenti" (Campana) —Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnati, Aria, " O Mio Fernando" (Donizetti)— Miss Pitts. Barcarolle. "Masanrt;llo" (Auber) —Sig. Eosxati Son., "The Flower Girl" (Benignani)—Mks. Levy. Cornet Solo. Russian Air, with variations (Leil as performed by command of his Imperiall Majesty the Emperor of Russia, at the Im perial Palace at St. Petersburg—LEVY. Trio. "Addio" (C'urchman)- Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signo« Rosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes.? P-RT 11, Duo, " Martha" (Floto) —Mrs.LLeya _y and Signor Rosnati. Ballad, "Sad is the Parting," German Air (Kucken)—LEVY. Rondo, "La mia Letizia" (Verdi)— Sig. Rosnati Song, "It was a Dream" (Cowan)— Mrs. Levy. Solo Piano, Grand Transcription of Strauss's "Blue Danube Waltz" (Giorza) — Signor Giorza, Song, "When the Quiet Moon is Beaming" (Mattei)—Miss Pram Levy's Great Polka, " Levy-athan" (Levy)— LEVY, Trio, "Dame Durden" (Old), by desire—Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati, . " God Save the Queen!" —Signor Giorza. Entire Change of Programme on Monday. Dress Circle,-55.; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved),- Is.; Stalls, 35.; Pit, 2s. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor .. .... R. J. Delias. Director ..' . Signor G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. GRAND FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS, Commencing about FRIDAY, IST FEBRUARY, 1878 This Company, which has completed a brilliant Season in Melbourne, and is at present playing to crowded houses in Wellinerton, has made the tour of Europe, and comprises forty members, among which are some of the Leading Artistes of the World:. Subscription List now open at Messrs.-Upton; and Co. s. where full particulars can be obtained. O. NOBILT, Agent. United Evangelistic Committee THEATRE ROYAL. On SUNDAY MORNING, at 8 O'CLOCK, A PRAISE MEETING, HEY. DR. SOMERVILLE.. Presiding. AT THREE O'CLOCK AFTERNOON, RE V, DR. SOMER VILLE Will Preach. NO TICKETS. ALL ARE INVITED. No Gentlemen are admitted into the Dress Circle unless accompanying Ladies. Mr. W. F. Somerville,.assisted by the Choir., will conduct the Service of Song. ALLAN vv., WERB,) Joint T. BUDDLE. J Hon Sees. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE.. The Committee invites Voluntary Contribu tions towards defraying the expenses attendimt upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are confined to local expenses, such as the rent of the hall, printing, and advertising. Subscriptions will be received, j and duly acknowledged, by the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. F. Larkins and Charles Major, the Daily Papers,. any member of the Committee, or the under signed. ALLAN W. WEBB,) Joint THOS. BUDDLE, /Hon. Sees. f^RAND ATHLETIC -m/rEETING OPENING DAY ' of the TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB, TO BE HELD AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON TUESDAY, 29th. JANUARY (Regatta Day)* . First Race to sart at 12 o'clock. 100 YARDS LEVEL.—Cup,.valuei-_. 150 YARDS HANDICAP) To be decided by \ points—lst prize, £6; 300 YARDS HANDICAP )_nd, -3; 3rd, -1. MAIDEN RACE,. 120 yards.—lst prize,. Cup;. 2nd, Trophy.. 600 YARDS HANDICAP) To be decided by \ points—lst prize, £6; ONE MILE HANDICAP j 2nd, £3■; 3rd, £1. 200 YARDS HURDLE RACE (Handicap).— Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. HIGH JUMP.—Trophy value £3. QUOITS (Handicap).—lst prize, £3; 2nd. 10s. BELL IN THE RlNG,—Prize, 10s. Entries will close on the 19th. instant, at 9 o'clock, and must be addressed to the Secretary, at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakeiield-street,.wit colours, &c.,.&c. Members can enter for all events on the pro gramme by payment of 7s, 6d.; or, for one single event, 2s. 6d. The points to be scored a_ follow:.6 for first,, . 4 for second, 2 lor third. Ties to be run off. at an,, intermediate distance. No protest will be entertained without a deposit of 10s, such deposit to beforfeited if the protest be found frivolous, a JAMES REGAN, ' Hon. Sec. Tradesmen's Athletic Club. mO B U I L D E. R S. Tenders will be receiv?d up to Noonon TUES DAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of a„ Villa at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street.. EDWARD MAHONEY,. • - Architect. rri ob v i l d c r s.. Tenders-will be received by the undersigned until _p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 23rd instant,, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Wyn-. yard_treet. Plans. SCO., at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH,. - - • Architect., TZ"AIP'ARA-PUNUI RAILWAY:. No. 7, Station Buildings Contract.. Public Works Office, Auckland, 15th January, 1878., WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this, Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 30th January, 1878, for the _Erecti-n of a Manager's- House at Helensville. " Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. AUPIRI COAL MTMNG COM-. PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at, ' their Mine, Huntly RailAvay Station, at fche ; following prices, per truck load of five tohs>. in, bulk: ---* Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .'.: .. 40s. , Black ••' •• •• -• •- 205.. Discount allOAved on ordasrs fixmi 20 to 100, [ tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. 1 'Orders for any intermediate stations on the, ■ line are requested to be sens direct to ths Mines, ' a.dressed to the "Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal; Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and, the Coal Avill be supphed without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for-, ward these to Mines, rail freight gaid; extra, charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per tea. Orders for Auckland and Onehuoga receivedi at the Company's Offiae.. Fort-.treGt, where fur ther information may, be obtained.. The following are t£jp rates of css-'iage charged by railway, per truak load of five tona:.. Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle ... 1%6, *p»p-_t»_ .. 38/4 l Mercer .. ... 13/1 Papatoitoi ~_. ±0$ ; Tuakau .. .... 25/ Otahuhu .. 4&1 ' i Pukekohe ...: W% Onehunga ... 49/2 Dmry ... _ 35/10 Auckland - 51/1 0 Mr. R. W, Hammond has been apjK-nted Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company _ Coal - at Auckland and Suburbs. t FRANZ SCHKRFF, ~ Sc-crtta. ,- v ,1 [ Fort-street, ,Auakla»clj Sept. 6,1877.