The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



Q3TEAM FROM SYDNEY I^\jjilt^> TO LONDON. The Al Steamship I CITY OF SANTIAGO, 1256 tons register, 1500 horse-power effective, J. TV. B. Darke, R.N.R., Commander, will leave Sydney on or about SATURDAY, 2nd February. For all information, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 9,1877. t .n\i, CJTEAM TO LONDON, <-tfX£|S|*v VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. MtMM&S^ orient line. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer STAD AMSTERDAM, 2,714 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the Ist Feb mary; ana MELBOURNE, on SATURDAY, the 9th February, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse-power effective, on the Ist March. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—January, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port chalmers. from manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, JSA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ofitEET Wharf. Tattpo ~.. Friday, 11th, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Friday, 25th, — Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOP- NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka .. |Monday, 14th, 5 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Tattpo .. Monday, 23th, . 5 p.m. — * Afsr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. ./;; NOTE.—7rom the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within the Colony; available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and Weat Queen-streets. «fc*^ miE NEW ZEALAND JM|2&^ -*»- SHIPPING COMPANY jOggl^ (LIMITED Head u*mtivi» . ■=»— •—■— ~~ ~,. . London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S- FLEET consists of: — m Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1107 0PAWA7.....1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 pIrEORAV... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ..,.1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKf 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas . The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. . . , , Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony • AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. .-i- a. TOASSENGERS' LINE OF 3S|g|||k. Jr t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA irtWrrrßil Owned by Messrs Shaw, SAVUJCi & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. 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 Dy 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 New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also.leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars Son application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, {-Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO., ) «ffi^^jmOß H O KIAN GA. ~™ ■'■*•' The p.s. ; GEELONG, Capt. Kane; will leave the Wharf, Onehunga on SATURDAY, 12th instant. For freight or passage app£ mNBY> W A I U K;U. "*SssisJ The p . s . OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— Front Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 12^Satuiday, 10 am. 12—Saturday, 2 p.mi ~. 14—Monday, 12 noon 14—Mondaj, 4 p.m. For Manukau Headsand Whatipu'Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, .aSTfea^^im OR WAIUKU. "^SSsSI? The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 10—Thursday, 9 a.m. 10—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12—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 & Macfarlane, Agents Union -S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. QTEAM TO WADE AND _>S§S^"" £-> p UHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave -as under :— From Auckland : From Wade : Thursday, 10th, 8 a.m. Friday, 11th, 11 a.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: -Saturday, at 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 4/. Cargo, 10/. For freight or passage apply to if. CASEY & SON.



QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK Jllllggk? LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Wednesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Friday. Kotomahana, 6 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight From Thames— Wednesday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. .S^&^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 03. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Lalla, Rookh—Wednesday, 12 midnight « Durham—Thursday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 12 midnight Durham—Saturday. 8 a.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 1 p.m. Duriaam—Friday, Ip.m. Durham—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight 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, agent. IMPORTANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to. announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his tar DINING ROOMS "S» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s 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 prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table 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 is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is sjieh as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Ulustrafc'id and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead;ag London News papers, are laid on the table 3 immediately on he arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New 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 local! / manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillerand the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, AUCKLAND. M.HE CHEAPEST ff 0 USE FOR REALLY™ (MoWRj rw jlx uni., j CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-KOOM, AND EVERY. DESCRIPTION OF ENa LI SH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE JFURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland fok CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSK FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy .FLOORCLOTHS V Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o ! LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA . M A T T ING;. : S:;/,;;! . • (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. ■'■ '■ BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Beass Cornices and Window Poles, th c Blind of the Period! This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister or warp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. . ■ WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace; Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS,, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES ■nUSI NE S S NOTICE Having disposed of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I take this opportunity to return thanks for past favoiirs, and solicit a continuation of support for the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (i.e., the Best in the Village), and whose civility is well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can depend upon Quality, Civility, and Cleanli ness. On and after the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. DeROSE, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the BUTCHERING Business lately carried on in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishmeut, I beg leave to inform the inhabitant! of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best Meat in Auckland at the Lowes! Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usua manner, Customers may be assured they will bi as well supplied as heretofore. H. JACKSON, Otahuhu Butchery. MODEL TRAINING AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. Karangahape Road. Conducted by Mr T. H. Smith. School Duties will commence January 14 Studies—Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. Book keeping, Grammar, History, Geography, &c Also, Knitting and Plain Sewing for Girls. Th Bible read daily. Evening School at 7 p.m.



PAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1878. (Anniversary Da y). HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Entrance, ifil 10s. Weight for age; 1J miles. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 10 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. PONY RACE, of 10 soys., 2 soys. to go to second horse out of the stakes. One mile and a distance. Entrance, 1 soy. For ponies, 14 hands 2 inches, and under. Top weight, lOst.; 71bs. allowed for every inch under. Post entry. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each to go to second horse. Entrance, 1 soy., and acceptance 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Handicap to appear immediately after the Papakura Handicap. HACK R &.CE, Of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile and adistence. Winner to be sold for 20 soys: surplus if any to go to the funds. LADIES' PURSE, of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each, to go to the second horse. En trance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. One mile and a CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 soys. En trance, 1 soy., and acceptances 1 soy. to the fund. 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Club Rules. 2. General entries to be made to the Secre tary, at his office, Durham-street, Auckland; or to Mr. W. Walters, jun., at the Papakura Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 19th January, 1878, at 8 o'clock p.m. Acceptances, where not other wise specified, to be made by 1 o'clock p.m. on the course. 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies paid, in accordance with the programme, for expenses. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. 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 Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend--p-_ -.-u^l- Total amount ing over rer Weel£- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. I years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 IC2 18 3 DEPOSIT Sre.ceived 0 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per ent. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— : A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks ■ : Cheap Dress Materials < Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Cape 3. &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, ace, . &c., &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. the new pith helmet. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. ■1.;., .,.'■ . Job Line of Boys' Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIBL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H« A TKINS. Gr R A N D S H O W '.....■ ..• ■•• obv • .; ',>;>;.; SUMMER COSTUMES. ■ • ■ - -' _' m . ; , t ' . ■.'■'' '.' ''■ *' ■ ••" J I .... j A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 rjOSTUMES' Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES • FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT.COSTUMES " CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Body Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to matcb. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off. English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A T INABURY & 201 & 206, quekn-street, Auckland.



• '■■■'- ?' ' ■ . .;;! [■■■/. ,'■ ;. ■ -.- '/:0,IS; J3 ■'.:'■:;::■- •■•• X A B 6 E QH I Ppt EN T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery r--T Fancy Dress Goods Feathers Black & Cold Flowers Silks Kj Prints Ribbons . r1 Muslins Korchiefs !_Q Mourning Ma terials Fichus Paletots < Costumed k 9 Manchester r. h Goods Parachutes . s Pjs of every de - -02 - g cription. H^ W Gloves Hosiery m '" —?■•%■ Tweeds Corsets , , S ■ Shirts _.— £2 Ties Underclothing W " Collars Baby Linen Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks jj Straw Hats Tunics —(:)— HH The above in Pelisses ■ both Cloa J*q Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises* Samuel Coombes & Co., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have received since they have been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi- SPLBNDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in asking the additions and aj.terataons .to thgir concern, have not forgotten at once the "" MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings. West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. US, To the Working Man we offer Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from MosgleL Tweed, for One.Guinea. All other Measurementslequally cheap. ~ All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection ofil their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear. 7s. 6d. A Large line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is.. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats.iat Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from: ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, ; Auckland. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION _£L FACTORY ALBBRT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONF EC T ONE R Begs to iriform tho pub^c the followina; goods, manufactured at his C .-y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:—: ■ ■ • : ' ■.••■•• ;— Dry Goods. Drt^Goods—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe .. Conversations Kings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Wotdß Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges. ;, Chocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures ■■ Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles: ~ '. Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds ; Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges . Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops ■ . Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Ro3e Acid Drop 3 Rose Lozenges i Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge , Black Almond Toffy Musk lOzenges • " Sweet Kisses ■ - Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Copoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges ■ Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Ever ton Toftv Liquorice . Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe •; . ' . • Medicated Lozenges ol every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be I allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &'c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland. October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. I With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it wil form an excellent article' of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impairec digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, youi obedient servant. Jamks M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. (^ P E C I A L NOTICE, The _busine?s^ hitherto carried on by Messrs G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conductec by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). » G. HOLDSHIP, Manager.



T> C. GREENWOOD A\)9 OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AN! VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AN GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mout Eden; large allotment, 66 x 180 feet; wall, fenci planted with trees; land has all been trenchec freehold. ■ Price, £308. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, goo stable, large allotment, 66 x 100 feet, situate i Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Term; £60 cash ; balance, 12s. 6d. per week. If or Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicel furnished, together with over an acre of ric volcanic soil, good garden and orchard, plante with choice trees and shrubs, situate at Mour Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Edei suitable for building sites, market gardens, &i Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; balance ca remain at 6 %. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albei (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for vill residences or market gardens, and close to th proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash balance, for a term of years, at 8 %. For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres, S miles from town, good house and out-buildings rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Station o the land; some of the land will cut up int valuable building sites. Price low. Term easy. For Sale, several Runs on the East Coas' from 4.000 to 20,000 acres, all rich land, and o favourable terms. For Sale, 73 acres of Land near the Lak< North Shore. Price, £2 per acre. For Sale, 113 acres of Rich Soil at Bomba Settlement, splendid bush, 10 acres felled, lan well watered with running streams. Price £240. Terms easy. For Sale, deveral Hotels in town and countrj Assistance given to intending purchasers i required. Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles o Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estates Agent, Market House, Au.ckland. •',., TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, a their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at th< following prices, per truck load of five tons, ii bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 101 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on th« line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coa Mines. Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid: extra charge for filling bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-3treet, where Inr ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. | 7Q"EW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JLI MISSION AGENCY, Noegeove Buildings, Clark's Place, Bishopsgate-street, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages to Colonists in their to ?h"e"ir°care twW iet&vV^feiP^ta^^nA^rjaKL tion. London. November 16. 1876. tYoTyIk, g t> illet & cc 7 COGNAC. TRADE MARK. [[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, x 3 .Have secured the AGENCY for this .Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdaa..ijQuartei caakfl. Casftß. and Tmtwrial flasks.l DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IjN TJJtIIJS., Qft.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS «sa. Sole Agents for Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO. IVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCI JJi COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .... .. — — Bl,000,0(K Reinsurance Fund .. .. ;... £100,00( Insurance against LOSS BY FIRK of ever description of Property may be effected wit this Company. •'', ~ Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mci chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, b: steamers and sailing vessels, Rißks on Speoi subjoct to special arrangements. «sr Losses Promptly .Paid. o-TCOKO-k p. ptkrcw w«Tiager. Australian mutual provi x\_ DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &O. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. . It is found in the course of business tha mistakes frequently occur, in consequence o the similarity of title assumed by some of th new Life Offices recenily established in th Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that th Australian Mutual Provident Society j the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Lif Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £470,0 pi Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,00' The New business for the year 1876 was 45; proposals accepted and completed, assurin £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenu of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share tt whole profits, and a bonus is declared ever fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders THiTIXEY'S BLAC|K LEA I "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is tl cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and i kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Stei without waste or dust. In Id., 2d.. and 4 Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There a several imitations. Sold everywhere by > Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, So; Square, London. ~4~BERDEEN POLISHED GRANII J\. MONUMENTS, In Red and Bute, fbom £5, Free onboard ship to any part of New Zcalai Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LBGK Sculptor, Aberdeen. Scotland



BRETT'S D Auckland Almanac, AND "PROVINCIAL TTANDBOOK, ?'. FOR 187S, ''ISrO^W" READY! )d '? The Annual Issue of the above work is NOW ' READY, and procurable at the Evening Star 1_ Office, Wyndham-street; at all City Statiopera; >ju and at other Agents throughout the Provincial ;,! District. at " The Contents Include : n> PORTRAITS of the Bishop of Auckland, £ Mr. F. Whitaker, M.H.R., The Hon. J. SnEEiiAN, Native Minister, and rt W. J. Hurst, Esq., Ex-Mayor, j| With Biographies. i; HISTORY OF THE COMMERCIAL COM PANIES OF AUCKLAND. New and Complete Guide to the Hot Lake "l' and Geyser District of Rotorua and 1~~ Rotomahana, with instructions co to Tourists, and Estimates 18 of Fares. f THE VOLCANOES OF AUCKLAND, Their Height and Scientific Character. BUSH SCENERY OF THE PROVINCE, c, State of the Maoris, a^d Working of Native Schools. LJ New and Enlarged Descriptions of COUNTRY ' d SETTLEMENTS, occupying • Forty Pages. : Statistical and Commercial Progress. if Hamilton and Kaipara Railway Time Table, Provincial, Steam, and Coach Services, >f &c, &c, &c. PRICE— ONE SHTLLINr-1 RICE—ONE SHILUNVJT. Procurable at Evening Star Office, Wynd ham-street, all City Stationers, and Country Agents. AMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. [. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, . 6a.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, "* 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, c 3a.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. n . Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, priceJ32ss.v in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. >o tohn'k. smith, butcher; 0 PARNELL, 6 Has Removed to New Premises adioining the '. Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, a and to announce his Removal to Lar«;e and more Central Premises. The public can choose '- from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— * Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2Jd. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3sd. to 4d. per 1 lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, '■ Lamb. Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. 4 DUTTON BROS. 2 Beg to inform the public that they have started 1 the MANUFACTURE of every description of 2 CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer, Ginger Beer and 1 Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work 1 executed in the said material. Orders from all 1 parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER"'QCJEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. ANSALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and , Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. ' N.Z. LEAD & G A.LVANIZED IRON WORKS, _. VICTORIA-STKEET. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bane, ; 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 BUTCHER, Queen-streedsrm3±rßaiifcr~of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order- i Families waited on in town or suburbs. W' A. WATERMAN beg a 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 attention to business to obtain & fair -share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed i rooms, and settlers and country visitors, to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all 1 honra. ' • t Q EL LI N a O F F ! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to' inform their ) friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades,. and a lot of General Z 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~~ph!llTpps and sons, oil, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oi|Paperhangings, 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 Garefullyi packed.—9s and 97, QUEBN-STRBET■ 3; -pHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Eteenftfca^rosr.-'t'hames; p Gentlemen,— Having made a very careful and &; complete analysis of the samples of. your Beer,1 taken by mo from several Hotels in Auckland, 1 find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. p. I have the honor to be, \ 0! ' Gentlemen, ' ; ■ i . Your obedient servant,: -■ • _ j ..,„,-.., ~r ; ,- : .J. Mazzini'Tunny, h* ; ' ''/ ""■ '*" ' Government Analyst. BIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, le' ■ Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former : patrons that this favourite Old resort is NOW f OPEN. . . : ; L' ; New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house* ' '. CHARLES VEITH. :f(LABKE BROTHERS, •® \J , . (Late Crombies), re 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~~S"XfM ME R GOODS. 1 Tl if J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN STREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' Newlun^Sne^ New Summer Drapery f U s'ld Ac^ New Summer Hosiery) bold Cheap- He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel -~ Tweeds in Auckland. D. These Goods were selected by Mr McLachlar while in Dune pin, and are guaranteed Indigc Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis he count will be allowed to Tailors, all Two Pieces of the now Celebrated fj' CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) ir q Have also just been opened. all 'October 26,1877. ' 110 TjIRESH SHIPMENTS ™ 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. ad. - -i— jAM Eg BLAi X j E GB VICTORIA-STRKET, Four Doors from the Union Bank.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor...... R. J. De Lias. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT. er FAREWELL APPEARANCE, -sa LAST PERFORMANCE Of the Renowned MINSTRELS ! TT«S« MINSTRELS ! TO-NIGHT! (Wednesday) TO-NIGHT ! On which occasion a Grand Special Programme ■will be presented. Read these items: Brown's Horse The Active Boy and Gal A Vocal Quartette Insult and Apology Holly's Songs and Dances I'm from the Country Hudson's Specialities Braham, the Great Tenor And the Screaming Sketch, '' The Americans in Paris." Prices of admission—Dress Circle. 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Children, half-price. Lioors open at 7.30, overture at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Business Manager. T. HUDSON, Director of Amusements. £\ HOIt A L H A L L,: WEDNESDAY.—Second Night ! GREAT SUCCESS OF STEPHEN Tl/T AS S E T T. m X T Pu ENTHUSIASTIC APPLAUSE! ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME!!! New Songs, "HAPPY AS A KING," AND "DYING BOY'S PRAYER." FU L S N O W ! "©a COMIC ACCOUNT OP LIVING SKELETON!!! tSF BLACKSMITHS STORY, &c, &c. BRET HART'S TWO NEW POEMS ! Box Sheet at Upton's. SCALE OF PRICES, 3/, 2/, 1/. A LBERT HALL, Darby-street. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT, THE POPULAR LECTURER, Ha.3 arrived Dy the Mail Steamer Australia, and will give Three Lectures in Auckland, Previous to his Departure for Dunedin, where he is engaged for twelve months. Thf* first will be on WEDNESDAY, the 9th instant, in the above Hall. Subject: " Death and the After Life in the Light of Nature." Tickets, 2/ and 1/, may bo had from Samuel Coombes, Wayte (Bookseller), Hopkins (Che mist), J. and T. Mason, and W. J. Offer. Doors open at 7.30; Lecture at 8 o'clock. piTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentltcmen,—l beg leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you return me, ]P shall endeavour to secure s.n economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the city. I am, your obedient Servant, WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. &XA'INJJAXH-> ~— MERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Xx 'Elsinore.' @ New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of the most ' useful kinds. PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP. Thisia a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is. 6d. 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. . ■; 2s. per bottle. ! L\ ' SQOVILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILL IN GI A. the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINF,, for Invalids and Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Great American "Pick-me-up" and - Appetiser. 4s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per . -: ■ '.';■ bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PKCTORAL for Chest Complaints and Influenza 25., 6d. per, bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER . ir ,. - Is. 6d. per L bottlei r . ■■-■AICKIN ••'•' D I S PEN S I-NG CHEMIST, OV.I DRUG, CHEMICAL; AND PATEN I 1 MEDICINE IMPORTED, Jo ■■' ..■UEEN-STREET, ■ i AUCKLAND; ! TVTATIONAL FIRE;.AND MARINE _im insurance company of new Zealand. ..•,; ■ .-./<■ ;.■■. Capital. ...... .7:.V £1,000,000 ResEKVE ...„.:... Re-Insurance Fund. £20,000 Insurances effected against Fike and Matrine I Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. ■ Prompt and Liberal Settlement of.Claims. ■ HENRY E..WIJLLIAMS, 1.10 .T.xdQ ...■.': iib .Manager,' i SAucklaad. Branch. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUaTRALASIAv [ESTABLISHED ISG9-] NEW ZEALA N D BR A NCH. ' HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. ■ ' For Mutual ' and Indefeasible Life Assurance' Endowment and , "■ Annuity Business. The public are requested to note thnt although » this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, 1 it was the first to fbee Life Assurance from the.'HARRASiNS rw'stbictions which till its establishment in 1869, and for sohkj time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. ~ Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses,,' end full information, on application to WM. - TRIMBLE, Travelling y ; or, to WILLIAM T.J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. 1 -\TT ARN OCX BROTH ER S, Yt soa:p aj^d .candle a MANUFACTURERS, o Richmond, Cox's Crekk. i- Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. : ~- ■ IRELAND JJEO T HERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, - TANNEKS' AND LEATHER JNTAITUFACTUEERS, 5. Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English andForai^n Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, -Mill Bolting-, Suction ana Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane imn HiA'a-ruvet. Works: Panmure, Aucidand. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies.