The Evening Star.

VIII.+Fo. 2,4:2^3

AUCKLAyP, N.Z,. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 2, 1877

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j^^^T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM Hsi^" SHD? COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. Ie Company's Powerful Al Iron Scrpv imship AUSTRALIA, JARGILL, Esq., Commander, will leave Ai?k- L for the above ports, on TUESDAY, Mh vary, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.IM. is. >r further particulars, freight, or pasii&e iyto O^VEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Aucklaid. bfe**. "DEGULAE MONTILY §Si|£ %\> STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDJ&Y, D MELBOURNE. Ie fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Ciptain ax. may be expected here again aboit tie of January. Ie will leave for Sydney and Melbournethree P after avrivaL^^^^^ & ■ Agents. L Queen-street, Auckland, [ December 2S. 1877. ._ TNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY I OF NKW ZEALAND <LIMITED)t Time Table—January, 1878. p t\u \naki nelson, picton. wzl- WNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM Maxukau. imship. Date of Sailing. Train. i :—■ Ll'ngtos Tuesday, Bth, 11 a.m. 9.J5 am. kANAKI. Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. jsAKAKI. Sunday. 20th, 10 a.m. 9.25 a.n. ixd PORT CHALMERS, fkom Quekt jrxiEET wharf, • JYBiKD..1 Friday, 4th, 2 p.m. — ivo . ..I Thursday, 10th, 4 p.m. — i^TAKA..! Thursday, 17th, 4p.m. — jvea .. Friday, 25th, — ■jpo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m.. — P NAPIER, WELLINGTON. IYTTEL • TON, and PORT CHALMERS (BKOM QOEEX-STREET WHARF. roHUA.. Tuesday. 22nd, — FOR SYDNEY. roRUA.. I Tuesday, Bth, 12 noon.l — jFOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. po .. Monday, 7th, 5 p.m. — NAKA.. Monday, 54th, 5 p.m. — yea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — rpo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — : r Cargo must be alongside one hour before i of departure. DTE.—From the- 13th -December until 31st nary, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at ler cent, -off djy|is|K>. fares; available unt|l February. i^|^^^»- ... &'„■:■. V. iIKNDE^B^NM-MACFARLANE, .'.- ..■.'■ ,^Ws*?p" , Agente.; orner Quee'n;:a^^^i§fe: li' Queen-streets. i:-'^PwM "*TO .SYDNJE^. 'U E S.-^^A.-" V/- : I ietjjnon'sl^,inship Go^'s s.s.*-Vyv- -. ;, ; : !■ '■'' t be riespa'lic^ed- from Aucklandibn TUES f, Bth^ Janhary, at 12 o'clock noon . HENDERSOK& MACFARLANE, " .' ■■;.-:<■- ■ Agents. fe^fIOA^I^AMENTArTYTtATES t^^JtT TO RIVERHEAD. Ie p.a. »\/, r CITY OF CORK, run Eicnrsion Parties from Auckland to jrhead' and ."back, at Single Faties of 3j. l. or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, ing Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck l about 5 o'clock p.m. ; J. CASEY & SON. T7l »R THE HOT SPRINGS, i|33r JC MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, as*^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Ie p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb, sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. Rom Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and f irday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every nday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. I Mahurangi. Pr Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday SI o'clock. From Mahuraugi every Monday I Friday at 10 a.m., when tides'wiil aJUowv Matakana, Kjlwatj, and Omaha. Spr Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. aa Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. iTeather and other cirenmstances permitting. Tot responsible to* Parcels put on board with ia-shipping note. Pr freight or passage apply to I J. CASEY fc SON. i&gfe. "TTIXCURSION to WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY ptain Smith, will l»ave Auckland every iurday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland fry Monday morning by 9 o'clock, teturn/i'ickets, 103. I .T. CASEY & SON. Ba^. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. •R KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, SVHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, &.RATAPU, MAUNGAWH ARE, and DAR SAVILLE. Jhe B.s. MINNIE CASEY ptain Rawsox, will leave Kelensville every isday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving fgaville ) a he return trips every Wednesday I Friday mornins? s tido. 'a.33en(?or: cave Auckland, per 'LDLY,' or itida-^s ly.a VVednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., ancl Cgo ot' .-loadiys and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, I )?ed Offlca. Wharf. Q TEAM ON THE KAIPAitA. KIN A ; | Will leave Helensville as under :— for Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka tt Mangatoroto River 3, Pahi and Matakohe, fry Tuesday morning's tide, returning on ednesday. s for Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn fs tide, returning on Friday, jaasengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, pei fcti- a w3^ p<m> on Mondays, and for Port bert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. KSoPmSSSSS? 11011 Fridam andforPorl fe?" This Service commences on MONDAY, n May. J. CASEY_& SON. gS^ttTEAM TO" AND FEOM f&gs&>d RIVERHEAD TWICE jjnand after June 6th, Steamer's will leave as I cfc^ CkJ anf L From Riverhead ; V - J. CASEY & SON. KUSSEIJ,, WAjjIGA. ¥mgSr-K- ROA, AND MANGONUI. KS J?w A^ 11 'cave EVERY MONDAY Rel'^flSi? 61 !»«>»«>»«. Passengers Ihe^urhtrf av parcels proi?aid at the Office feUyTSd t°. .CarK ° reC6ived after i P'm ¥« .Y'St^l 1 AND MANGAPAI f EVERY TU^lday, atSp^f ab°™ t MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND IAUKANGA. onnectwith p the^ sTA^FAforall BAY ' B'B We°dSt f follows Friday, lltji January V Monday. 21st January \ ; Fn,'ay,2sthJ. nu ary \V ednesday. 30th January aenf-Tn- *5 °'cl°ck p.m. W CQ U lcr A. McQRKGOR. Mar^ger.



TO PASSENGERS. MORROW^* 8 to bC rend ered by noon T OWEN & GRAHAM, December 22,1577. Agents. •vy, « A,^ illbe Allowed by The fine Al Clipper MAY vJUEEN. /as tons register, Robert TvrcHELr Cm mander, will have quick dispatch. ' °r daTion S?o^ 3t!el^° ffer veiT suPerior accomm udcion to intending passengers. ~,f/ eig- t3 c^ n be arranged at the offices of tt undersigned, at very liberal rates. A&^ ¥^ARQUE IRON QUEES PT-_^ L SMITH ' ' 16, Queen-street, Agents. Auckland. December 28, 1877. X'O THE THAMES AUCKLAND. AND THAMES vSTFaa NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, BURHAM, AND LALLA Time Table. From Auckland- Enterprise—Wednesday, 9 p . m ' Enterprise—Friday, 10 p.m From Thames— Durham—Friday, S a.m. enterprise—Saturday. 10 p.m For Coromande.l. i>urham—Wednes<iay, 8 p.m. bS3oS^p^d o te or parcels put0' —- .T. EDWARDS. Agent. BETWEEN AUCK >iEyßySigK--7 ijAiN 13 and the THAMES. I ROTOMAHANi MS S D ROTOITI, I ) Time Tab lc. \kt\aL- x JP" r°m Auckland— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 1230 p.m.! Rotoiti, 11 p m hirsday, Rotomahana, 2.30 p.m. '"hirsday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. •rilay, Rotoiiiahana, 3 p.m. , from Thames— >veinesday, llotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Ihtrsday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. tTricay, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. ~./ncay, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. 3 r«pk per Rotoiti, ss. I ntff. n *Ticill|l Sl per Rotomahana, will be ,a[aflflle from December 18, 1877, to January S 11 8. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) •' nr^t eerage' Six Shillings (6s) ;_ weaher and other circumstances permitting FRASER & TINNE, 1 ' Agents. jg|^|<M O R W A I U X U. 1 OREGON f ■ Viu leaveior AV raiuku as under -— ■ Froa Onehunga— From Waiuku— Jaa. Jan. 2-We.jiesday. 4 p.m. 2—Wednesday, 7 p.m. s r Sa.U*day, 7-45 a.m. s—Saturday, 12 noon • Tf-Moi^ay, 8 a.m. 7—Monday, 12 noon Mamxau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mUls— Tuesdays, at S a.m. Eine;leFareß. 3s 6d; Return, os. WeatJer and other circumstances permiUUig Qrdento collect Goods left at Mr. G. -ibbir's AtctionMart will be attended to 'lowag of Vessels as per agreement. M. tf. ROE. If 011 LONDON DIRECTT ' j^^^^^TO FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF I "The mignificent Iron Clipper Ship j ■ LOCH FLEET, 180 Al at Lloyds', 713 tonß register, now taking ita part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected htre abtut the 20th instant to complete her lading and will sail as above shortly after the sbp City of Auckland. 'HE .NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. _^ (LIMITED). Agents. f-»«te*l QTEAM TO* THE WADE rae s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave is nder:— ?rom Auckland—1 From Wade— i'mday, Ist, 2a.m. Wednesday, 2nd, 6p.m. lirffday, 3rd, 3 p.m. Friday, 4th, 7 p<m. I lorn Auckland— From Puhoi— atrday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. ; Frfes, 45.; Cargo, 10s. : Fctfreight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. IyL "OARQUE IRON QUEEN, Jg|jK%N. O FROM LONDON. J^^^^^ Captain Wm. Smith will not be "-pwrTrrTTiß responsible for any Debts con " fc&tet'by his Crew. \ JJ ' : , ' j^l mHE NEW ZEALAND ' J^fc^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY jlj||g^. "" (LIMITED IteAD Office : Christchurch, N.Z. ' Lobojßranch: 84, Bishopsgate-streetwithin ■ | THE COMPANY'S FLEET < coneisto of:— , Tons. Tons. 1 rhte£l::S ra9fi|l|S::|f Ifer.: S . ')TjjH 1053 WA1R0A....1057 879 WAITANGI 1161 OKO ... H36 WAITARA .. SB3 IALAtA ".'.'.. 1057 WANGANUIII36 AJGITIKI 13271, C^e naimificent clippers are of the highes" csat Hoyd's, purchased or built specially to 1 nfiti'ieJeQuiroments of the trade between tne Utegiurdom and New Zealand. The saloons al:aito-abins are superbly fitted and arranged ai^vilod with every requisite for the com . fti o|h( passengers, who are provided with - b4i* aid all cabin flttint's. The dietary scale ' isttO Iberal Second-class and steerage . aoirtodition is all that can be desired, and • aim, ire commanded by experienced mas Te Wmny also charters ships of the highes cla arebuired, and vessels are despatched froiKdm to each of the principal ports of ' theolfo nith strict pTinctuality every month. 'FhOoLfny has always ships loading home waiJfQiSev/ Zealand. ' Aa%|jents for the passages of friends to i arid-oitbe colony, and also for the conveyance of c»aui be made at the Head OHioe, ChiH3|cl. or at any of the Branches m tho AuHnD BRANCH—93. Qukex-stkset. .^M^T^OR LEVUKA DIRECT. 'i^^^^ The Regular Trading Schooner ' e&ffii MAZEPPA, ' 111 t»| dtain Gakraway, will leave for the abo^orC SATURDAY, oth January. Faf^pa S s^^ply^ RAHAMi \ Agents. i \ : JL S-oASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEA <S^?P^ Owkkd by Messrs Shaw, SaviC Co^4, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. TbelveWno oFships are E^^l^^ TRA«S Call the principal ports of New . Zealailffh^are cUpper ships, classed Al at Lloydid co\mandesby experienced masters. The Bit' Fap- is most substantial and ot the best t%, 3. the accommodation roomy and C°Tho fersLd are empowered to grant passa^om fcndon to New Zealand, payment JwSrHtos 1/en guaranteed in the Retu^PsV London aiso lea^e at almost Full rfeulan on application to ?EU^K3HANK&CO.J



E ! ,~ I? J3APAKURA RACES 0 . anniversarylday, ionday January 29, isß. ' ttAK2S^rhS.UR^^A* of w sovs stVfcM -v S- e to receive / soys. from th< S ■ rt ?7lce,, r ound tW course, over i P^^KUR A HANDICAP,bf 100 soys.; 2( n- fh?,^* £° he second- ajl 10 sots, to the 2 mill 101??' °? t of tte^takes. Distance. ' i No™mation. 2^vs.; acceptance! 6 soys. ; and 2 soys. attje post. 1P 8 if^ m n»ati??i? t0 be~made" t the Secretary by Chlb Mating g-night °£ tt Auckland'Ra^ini h, "' WJ PERCIVAL, U1 ___ ; Secretary. ]^/J R- t. t R'A piy ar, I f DENTIST, CJgli|| street. Teeth extracted without Jin by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxid Gas. it , / re vtiflnla]^rwf;Vi ffromlna to s Full Set) C- H A S. ,: A V~ E R, BUILDER AND-ONTP. 4.0T0R, KYBKffr-SRH, Timber and Shinglegfor Sale. Estimates >. yen for Town and Coutry -work. .— , UTHRIE & JIJARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOB^ARE FACTORIES COMPANJ(LIMITED), HAVE.N SALE AT THEIR BRANCJ STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good pJED OATS 50 tons Anders's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATJjSAL - 200 sacks BRjf*. kxso, The following Dutfdin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloe Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tut, Churns, Knife Boards r Washing BQf ds, Butter Firkins Cheese Presss, fee. £& Infection- Invited. JAMJ3 W. WALLER, _____ Manager. "XT ° TIC X CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANIJG ESTABLISHMENT, RIC HMO N D AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. ' [ESTBLISHED A.D. 186-I.J W. EDGAB Proprietor, while thanking the public for thfr patronage during the past H years, begs to*tate that he haa on hand a com plete stock t the very best Dyes, imported direct from faropean manufacturer; and that having, ever' convenience, together with a plentiful siiply of the purest water, he is enabled to trn out work in an artistic style. * W. KDGAjsolicits the Ladies and Gentlemen • of Aucklanito send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned^enewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in'; workmanlike manner. Orders sot by Post will be attended to. or Ladie3 an? Gentlemen waited on by sending their addx-sses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—N connection with, any other dyer, cleaner,-cxrenovater in Auckland. I W. EDGAR. \■ ri L. $ A R I N G LINE. \j t 350 LA'IES' COSTUMES BU-IDED PIQUK COSTUMES BRIBED LINEN COSTUMES PBNT, MUtSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS -1 TUMES 100 G|LS' Do. Do. Do. GffjATEA SUITS 300 LJDIES' LINEN SKIUT3, 3H CBTUMES, from 5/G. . Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, IK A RANGA II AP E ROAP, SaJtejel Coombes & 00., \»ile returning their sincere thanks to aliscriminating and generous public for tfe support they have receivedsince they live been in Business, would beg to call tie attention of their customers to the Intensive alterations they have just ompleted in the CITY CLOTHING MART, favingiust added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a 'SPLENDID 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. B. C. & Co., in making the additions and aJerations to their concern, have not forgotten tfe Tailoring Department, having given ample sjace for Cutting and Working.rooms, making at once the 3OST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. Che StocK of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng / land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. i Tta To the Working Man we offor Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiei Tweed, for One;Guinba. All other Measureiuentsjequally [ cheap. \ All Goods in this Department are thoroughly L\?hrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, ,& WEST OF ENGLAND CL6THS, | 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. Gd. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hate, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. Gd. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats,iat Is. 6d. liens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. (\VIV Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. T; O U EIB TS' GUI iTE NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly to Appear, The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To bp published under the auspices of tho Union Steamship Company. Hi SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site. VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exeouted \ : y Experienced Workmen.-. Shop Fronts,, Office Vitlini/R. &ff.. &C. j3 ~X R NELL. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. fc W. S. COLLINS, " In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New at<D WELWSSOm'KD STOCK OK NICW FRUIIb, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of IruperiaA Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almond 3, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sngars from did. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per Ib. . Try mv Superlative Mixture, 3s This lea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. .i Prime Hams axd Baoos. splendid cheese. CASH FUCHASERS AVILL Bp TBBATKDi LIBERALLY. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, Manakau Road. Parnjj.ll.



-Doots! Boots m Boots ii ; dissolution of partnership D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and lat of Stephens and Carter), 3 Has great pleasure in announcing to the publi . that he has Commenced Business in that Sho Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes tha ) by strict attention and civility to receive a shar 3 of public patronage. 1 D. C. trusts that his old friends and customer • will favour him with,a call, and select from j WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to sui , the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _^j^^3 Children's eSSPW made to order. ©, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONES AND CO.. QUEEIJ-STREET. ' "OHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland' I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration' and is, m my opinion, a really first-class article! I have the honor to be, i Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny. . Government Analyst O'"~ RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor bega to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have V^en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. ■ CHARLES VEITH. ~pTT E W S U,M MER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( Thesa Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY.)] Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing; the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiei Tweeds in )bor:x;=;;=:;=::=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. "' ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Rkceived—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, direct from the United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Oueen-street. mO MERCHANTS AND STORE JL KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lu« gage, etc., etc. "" 3 L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, QUKBN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). T^Fhangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING X 40,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. Christmas & IS^ew Year's presents. Upwards RAA Pm™™™ TO Select of O\J\f JTICTURES from, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, < Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform thjiir friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PEli CENT. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Papkrhanginos, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, ODL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 & 97, QtTKEN-STREEr. Auckland. December 6. 1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the:Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to .bring "Bon Boris," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as che&D as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, STour loving pet, Laura. I -hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. TT'TJ) T^'\irTJl?'ll?T TAT? BAKER, PASTRY COOK AND CON JBCTIONER, AND PBj r, DFPor, KAMI TON, WES T, vVaiicato. RAILWAY TERMINUS ""HOTEL", OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, PROPRIETOR Late of the Nil Desperandum Hotel, Grahams town. - Wines and Spikits ov tbe Best Brands. J.E. ho)3es for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernaucez, the late proprietor. The Hotel offers special in ducements to Travellers, the situation being centra), close to the Railway Station, and the charges moderate.



~ JELLING OFF James Ah Kew and Co. beg to inform thei: friends and the public that they have resolvec 3 to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell ■ * under cost price, a great Variety of English anc Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos,: Platec Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of Genera! Goods, which will be found cheaoer than anj house in town. No reasonable offer refused.— te Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., nexl o City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ic ■\JXXr~N~6~ISk 111 OTHERS. P T T SOAP AND CANDLE it MANUFACTURERS, ■c Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. 13 Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price a flgiven.B [ t Bones purchased from £5 to. £6 per ton. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY 3 W. H. ..F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c -iJ^sJj?|s*gOTl> ) Appointme Excellency^^^^^^^^^^^rthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL • HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite_Bank of New Zealand, » Auckland. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE C O M P ANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents 1 Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, an 1 Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowksv Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, "Manager. "XT ORWICH UN lON FIRE JJi INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, nex door to"the Genera! Post-Offi.ce. Reduced Rates (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for 1878.—Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street. "XT OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr.'FERDINAND PELTZER. 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Qbjirch, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in"the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence Schools visited. ' f\ N S A ~~L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. "ft/If UTU.AL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF -LtJL AUSTRALASIA. -. [ESTABLISHED 1869.J NEW ZEAL AN D . BRAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Jjlf Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to.jkvkee Lifw Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some 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, and full information, on application to WM. TRIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. \ UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK On and after 3rd January, IS7B, the BANK will be 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 Sevkn to N*nu in.th l Evening, for the Receipt off Deposits only. 'RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. CL AR X E BROTH ER S, (late.<3rombie's) . ■ B.OYAI- 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. EVR E S H SlTl PMEN TST 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, fi^, POUR DOORS FEOM THE UNION B*\.NK, K. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances; City Council Office Queen-street, 1 FISHER AND C 0.,' 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 of order. Families waitedon.in town or suburbs. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANT 3 Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, 'Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and careful! packed—9s & 97. QUaEN-STREET. / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers mid Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. RE M U ERA. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced iv and suitably divided into paddocks. The. Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. J Possession can be giy<*n at once. , For further particulars, apply to , • JACKSON Sc RUSSELL. \ X> C L A R K a 1 SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf. OjusTimcn.*



JA N D J. S O T P E T, • Fbbeman's Bay Steam Mnxs, :_ And No. 101 Lower Queen-street "Wharf, Annkiand. 1. TAMES BUT CHER, d *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. d Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on '1 Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas y and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out - or unout). at reasonable rates. * \T7" ILLIAM MORGAN, V V SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, h NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and cleg-ant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every o 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. te'tfST Goods forwarded to tany part of the oun try. R ELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery^ English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. • Wac ouses:—"Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Counrr orders promptly executed. %Good.< shipped to all the Colonies. ■ mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM J- ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersieneni are Cash Purchasers o HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW . BEESWAX; &c, &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and ira ■ mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfbs ant> Leather MAVtnrAOTUREBS. Auckland. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J^L MAR SCHOOL. (Ab-kii.iatei) to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Vfp.aA MftßtAT. J'ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. 6. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. E"CH~HILLIBRICKANDPOlITERY WORKS, Grka.t North Road. to builders and others To Mkkt the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. ner thousand; Oyster Lima, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZEWARK.—Bread Pans? Milk Fans, Butter Crocks. Wash Pans, and other articles' too numerous to mention. * Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show; we are now open to sHippty the above at the lowest current prices. Orders,- addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to ; or on the^premises. m rT] g *;i\ hn, m an, JL«, CHEMIST and DItUGGIST, ■ QNBH-fjfeW'Ay»y"* ■• ' ' - Begs to return his sp^iswtJi^opi'.toiheinhabit^': ants of 'OTiehunga,SlQ<i surt-oufiiiing districts," for their liberal supping, '..'uvd "confidence during the past ten years :f ana^elieying'theJavQursso:: long conferred wiHfßtjELFbe-epntinued, he ha?! made arrangements ■fbi'!iS)ntinuation of t>ease his--.STOQJSf*! vtiWLEDIGTXISS, enabling himi prDmptly;%ic6e#"all deniaafls. Direct supplies of the* -Si^est'^cug^^^gfl. C.hentidfllsr will in" future berrfeceij^^ f rom'isw|first Eriglish.iWhole':^ snle.Hou^eflviofeeash, rsiijl ■- , ■ Business-Iwiis-, f'-oni|p*.rn. tate,W r|>Bafur .durjng^h^^p BpPp3n'Sundays..^^:^^V, - - ' vi^M^TO V iyOAL ;\J](qjgJpote;. • f YaeUS. " '"'. ■"■ OF, G. CE A V TM; Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM;- with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, otons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 .. .. perewt. „ .. : *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. AIK.ATO COAL COMPANY (LIMtfTED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD GOAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— . 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. . Steamers and; Manufactories subject to special arrangement. , Orders may bB sent to Mr. JAmes Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato: or to W.' S. LAURIB, i »» Agent 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. R t M |c N^ A! B, • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GrR OCE R, .30, QUEEN-STREET. lIM ' IM . *> 0& SH'IP^ P. INS SUPPLIKD. C®H ' ) « iZTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. , B. EDWARDS > Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carring ing 12 passengers J and luwrgage, meets every train arriving f rom^-Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. WA. WATERMAN- beg* to inform o his friends and the -public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the TbTeatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attentipn to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special §are has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will" find every comfort. Meals at al hours. C. GR EE N WOO D , • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSBaLAND, ESTATE^ AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade,- Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at 'Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House?; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farm 3, Land, &c, always on sale by private conti-act; Registers ket)t of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise,'as per agreement. i Office:—City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also. Land, Houses .Allotments, Sec., &c. No charge to Seller unless property is soio . • ° ' \ A Rf^\ /"%; ' ) OOT-D'^- )R . K^>. '. IXfeEBNWOOD, ;Auctioneer, MAR,KE£ii- HOUSE. _AOX3I{XA- Vl)- yg "X"N O T H^-feiLOOAL^^DUSTRY. '<j -c:a- imMIP bros. Beg to inform the':W^c'that they have started the^MANUFACT^^ of every, description of CORKS viz wjSe and Beer,, uinger Beer and Lemonade, "Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and : » D-uggipts* ViaU, Daffies, &c. All kinds ot work executedin the eaid material. Orders from all parts ol the colony promptly execiited. _ COEli MANUFACTORY, UPPEI; .QLUJfiKN.S-lMlvn'.a.r _at_icu2-t >™



* V— — ■ Theatre jfAgkjjjk. R,oyai{ . Proprietor .. T i) E y. ljS f . HIGHLY DELIGHTED AUmfcsfCES! CONTINUED SUCCESS Of the Renowned U.S. MINSTRELS! U^Si Last Night of the Present Great Programme, Last Time of Round the World in 20 Minutes | Last Time of Dandy Swell and Broadway Bellei Last Time of The Surprise Party. , - Last Time of Campbell's Descriptive Scena. l^astTimeof I. O. U. ' Last Time of Hudson's Negroetic Drolleries.; -. Last Time of Conduit and Thompson's Cornet Duet. Last Time of Braham, the Great Tenor. Last Time of The screaming sketch, Life in the Country. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, is; Stalls. 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7.50; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Manager. J.. Hudson Director of Amusements. NOTlCE—Another Change of Programme To-morrow Evening. TO R N E - S T R E~E~f~ if A L L. Clifford's M-irror of the World. THERE WILL BE NO ENTERTAINMENT TO-NIGHT. "VTEW- ZEALAND INSURANCE -Ll COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital '.-.-^ ; .. „ ,■•„; £i.ooO.Oiio. Reinsurance Fund -.»,^.. .. .. £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY yiRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'rime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subioct to special arrangements. if Tjoshks Promptly Paid. y GTCORGtK P. PTKRCW Manager. j-\TATioNAL FIRE AND MAKLNE Ll INSURANCE COMPANY OF 'NEW ■ZEALAND. , . . Capital £1,000,000. I Reserve i ...; £50,000. Re-Insurance Fund .... £20,0e0. Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current, Rates. Prompt and Libe:kal>Skttlkmknt of Claims. -HENRY E, WILLIAMS, . , Manager, -■Auckland Branch. ' . K. STEPHEN MASSETT^ Composer of the Ballads : "SUNSET," "MY BUD IN HEAVEN," • - And Hundreds of other Songs, y-'f .': Who has given his Entertainments to'cro^Qed audiences in England, the United States, '] Australia. California, Oregon, British' India, China. arid»Japan, or ha s vac cI y ■-E->-i);;-:;^B9^ AND, ■ .-, "-;v^ : : '*.'- V! Will Shortly Appeae-I' B'O^U V E R," GD IL ti^C*!'"; &""CO'v i "' ■■' : ■■'■ ■:■ 3S>:§i" -;/■'> >it% ; cognac. >\^ : .r., K >;-'.. ? :^ [[ESTABLISHED -IN ■ 18001. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS ' ': AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the fluest made. They have always on hand Hdrts.. Onartpr caairH. r^ww. and Imperial flasJw.J . OfSQUIT, DUBOUCHE^ - & CO [Established 1819.] • SHIPPERS. QF BRANDY COGNAC i ; "' '' ■' ■/ ■ -. '' I In ntwa., QK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS j la. Sole Agents for Auckland— , ■ L. D. NATHAN CO. "t>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT^ | >* t, ■ __.-__ ' ' . S ' 3 H /s/c.DEL'EAIA^V --pa | *j O fe\. AUCKLAND. )gj § ■ M %\ ON '' S % A■ '■ 'L ■ E^-i ■ - ;- ■: -,;-/! Mnntz Metal and Nails . . „ Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. ■■ . W. S, LAURIE / . i wxndham-strk&t. ■; Estate and ommission' jhq^'J, ■£I 'X R- RANDEESON,.. I h O'» ■ —r— 't . '■" : 8 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, c . Gold Mining. Shares, . g a Freehold, and other Property, £ -A S i ■ Bought and Sold on • » g ,?■ Comniission. ■ -' • ,; \ Mortgages, Loans. *£ic.,: '--'^'--M p>- arranged. V-.. '%. a No Charge to Lender. ~' /g § Office: 14, Insurance BuiWfngs,.- >f o" pq , AucEfcANP.; J^'-_jl Jr-_L-l.fi_ >;-,' Land and Investm^ct^Ag/nt. O H N Q O P/P E T,. j HOTISE; LAI.P, GENERAL COMMISSION ' AGENT, " Has always on S^'^.f a J^qs": •* v, Large Tracts of COUNTBY I^NDS. suitable ~ 1; for either Sheep or^attJe^uns CU-LTI V A -.T/-B" D fAX MS, PARTLY m^OVED/AKMg, .' ' "HOUSES, Q TrAGKy, ■ And a great, .number of choice BUILDING jii SITK3. bo^ in the To^n and -j> All of whioJM' dn dealt v,-ith on most reason- i ' ':^'-' ■ able "terms: No. S, QUEEN-STREET, ; I AU<3KLAND V ilso, Agent Mr. W. F .CARTER'S WAI - KATO PAJICELS DELIVKftY. and the Booking*of Pa.»se«tefarfr. : :".^ r~ : ; ~. ~ ry-r ~ - — ... ■-a HHEAP.' TO M B S TUNE S. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS? TAIT BKOS.,- MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMEr RAIL ''-• ..:WOR-KS,' ... ■- • ■ '^~ . LOKNE-STREET, ArCKI.AN" Designs and' Prices sent pi!bi Itjlv . .