The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 2,429

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



"OACIFIC MAIL STEAM ««--i-___s_* SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, W. Cargill, Esq., Commander, will leave Auck land for the above ports, on TUESDAY, Bth January, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. ' For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Aerents, Auckland. rfa*-^"DE6ULAR MONTHLY JgMgSgZ. t-A. STEAM COMMUNICATION "d^saßa~-* rßetween AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 25th of January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 28. 1877. §T NI ON 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. Well'ngto-i Tuesday, Bth, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki. Tuesday, loth, 5 p.m. 3._.5 p.m. Taranaki. Sunday, 20th, 10 a.m. 9.25 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen orßEET "Wharf. Taupo ... Thursday, 10th, & p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, 4p.m. — Hawea .. Friday, 25th, — Taupo Thursday, 31st, _p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (prom Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, j FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Bth, 12 noon. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, Bth, 5 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 14th, sp.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, sp.m.| — «sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ai QTEAM TO SYDNEY. --^^^^^X. TUESDAY, y_________f Bth January. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY", Bth January, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. !: _sa£Ss ?^ "OARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. ,S2*te^ TH >R THE HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "-^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Tlonday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday %nd Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with trt a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. «ai._k*fe^. TJIXCURSION to WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The B.s. LLLY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. ReturnjTickets, 10s. _________ J. CASEY & SON. «sCtefe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|g|gl->£3 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Tho S.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville in he return trips every Wednesday and Friday aiorning s tide. ■ , Passenger* cave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays".tr.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. • KINA Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. _*3" This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. J. CASEY fe SON. i^Vfe^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM IS^^^O RIVERHEAD TWICE -^^^-* DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as nder :— From Auckland : From Riverhead: S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. «*i__*£^ U^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jjlllgll, IP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.B. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cararo 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.B. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as foUows :— Monday, 7th January Friday, 11th January Wednesday, 16th January Monday, 21st January Friday, 25th January "Wednesday, 30th January /-.n- _. m ■ 4- t 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Manager.



,-r-v^^TEAM i'O THE THAMES. JujSaND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTEBPRTSE> DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Co__pany'^lit„£.?;mers„^t 5s- i~ nd 7s- 6(L SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. Cd. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— j) nl h&m —Saturday, 2 p.m. Du_-&m —Monday, 12 midnight From Thames — Durban 1 —Saturday, 7.30 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 12 noon Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Agent. -stl**^ Steam between auck j||f|fe)o LAND and the THAMES. "-Iteamkr*. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Xisk Table. from Auckland— Saturday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotoih, 12 midnight Monday. Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoffl&hana, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti. 12 midnight Wednesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Jiom Thames- Monday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Monday, Rotoiti,Bp.m. Tuesday, Rotom-bana, 10 a.m. Wcdnesdav, Rotomahana, 10 a,m. Weanes_ay, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18, 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Sieerage, Six-killings (6s) Weather and other circumstances permitting FRASER & TINNE, Agents. --SM^T(- O B WAIUKU. "SsS&sSeSP The p.s. OREGON Will leaveior "Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Jan. Jan. 7_Monday, 8 a.m. 7—Monday, 12 noon 9—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 9-Wed„ 12 noon 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12-Saturday, 2 p.m. 4—Monday, 12 noon It—Monday, 4 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdayß,atßa.m. Single Fares. 3s 6d; Return. 53. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbina Anetion Mart will be attended to Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. U. ROE. .*£kfe« TGI OR WAIUKU. •^^esmff The BS< TAM ()' SHANTER will cave for Vaiuku as follow-:— Frou Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan, B—Tuesday, 8.30 a.m. B—Tuesday, 12.30 p.m. 10—Thursday, 9 a.m. 10-Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12-Saturday, 2 p.m. For Minukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Re turn, fe; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumitances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union SS. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet »-vith prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehungaor N c wm arket. CJTEAM TO THE-WADE The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From.Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Mondaj,6 a.m. Fares, Is.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage apply to J. J. CASEY & SON. fr°' R LONDON DIRECT. #=fe^-^^^^TO FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. ILIMITED), Agents. "jD^OR LONDON DIRECT. ffl?_r?-#--rß_«_i The fine Al Clipper =% MAY QUEEtf, 733 tons register, Robert Tatcheh, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D- NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, > Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co. ,~k i QTEAM-TO LONDON. k3 VIA THE SUEZ CAKAL. jjlllllfg^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Stkam Navigation CoMP-jnfs magnificent steamer " STAD AMSTERDAM, 2,714 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the Ist Feb ruary; and MELBOURNE, on SATURDAY, the 9th February, carrying First, Second, anl Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than anj steamer trading to the Colonies, offers specia inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam ful power all the way, and is confidently expeetei to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse-powe effective, on the Ist March. For particulars, plans, and circulars, appl BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. AMES B U T C H E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side o: Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (en Or uncut), at reasonable rates. T MERRY CHRISTMAS With pleasure we make known that we have: Large and Choice Supply OF CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold fo Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams. Stone Fruit, 7_d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION FRENCH & CO.'S jNffw Season's Teas 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/G per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 _»lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceriei of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address :— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROC Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUE -STREET, AUCKLAND Bianch Stores:—MAßY -STREET, Shop man WEN-STREET, Grahamstown W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, Oil O COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, SGrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographii Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefull packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET.



PAUL AND SCHENK, House and Ship Plumbers, Gostttters. Copper, Tin, and Zinc-workers, &c, Albert street, opposite Temperance Hall, beg leave to acquaint the public of Auckland and suburbs that they have started business as above, and having had thorough practical experience in the above business, hope to have a share of public patron age. R. Paul was for a number of years Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's Ship Yard. New castle-on-Tyne. P. &S. are also Licensed Plumbers for the Auckland Waterworks. Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, « HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. CH A S. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTB ACTOR, Kyber Park. Timber aud Shingles for Sale. Estimates • yen for Town and Country work. Gf-UTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA — 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-mannfactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins . Cheese Presses, &c. est Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manaoer. "iy O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking tho public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies aud Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with, any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. EDGAR. ri LEAKING LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT. MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN vSKIRTS, 3'G COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. MCPHERSON, Karangahape Road, GR. , M gc N A B, « Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _t_-T Shipping Supplied. "__& XTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carring ing 12 passengers and Burgage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carrias.es provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. WA. WATERMAN beg._ to inform «» his friends and the public of Auckland that ho 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 a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon theß.l rooms, and settlers and country visitors ' o Auckland will find every comfort. Meals, al hours. RCH HILL BRICK A ND POTTER'/ WORKS, Great North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced the price of their Well-burned Bricks to a very low figure; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, equally cheap. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and "Vases of all sizes. GLAZEWARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fa ll Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other ar' J too numerous to mention. 1 Having; been awarded the First Pr * late Agricultural Show, we are r [j\ supply the above at the lowest c>" ' l Orders, addressed to Sloans a attended to ;or on the prer*-' r. g r~" o CHEMIST / Begs to return b' y ants of Oneh' for their lib r the past t' f long c 1 made _ at a red n his STC •:-::_.' , f promptly ir of the Pu future be re ' Bale. Houses,. Business ho flays 10 p.m.; a atice will be g. during the night, if rjro v R i NOW IN THE to _ r Th e Southern Guide Springs Districts o. To be published und Union Steamship Compai . W a BUILDER, CAR JOINER, on the Old Site. , ZS AU Branches of the Building by Experienced Workmen. She ~ Fittings, fee, fee ]P~~~~^ B N E NEW AND SEASONABLE Gv CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS In returning his sincere thanks for support accorded him for the last th would respectfully cail the attention o tomers, and the public generally, to JL S AND WELL-iSSORTED STOCK OF NKW Fl ' FANCY GEOCERIES, and PROVISION A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Gn. and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, i. celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sngars from 4Jd. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. _ Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is the BEST ever offered m Auckland, at the price. • Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. r cash puchaserswill be treated liberally. : A Trial is respectfully solicited, _ _________ |i \V. S. COLLINS, , Family Gsocer & Provision Dealeb, i Manakau Road. Parnell. f T AN~D~J. S~~O~P PET, .' _9 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101 Lower Queen-street V* harf, Auckland. \



Boots i Boots .! Boots .! i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. every description of Gentlemen's, jAf. BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and jra Children's fi__-^-f made to order. TtS_ Note the Address— D. N. CARTE R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUE E N-S T R E E T. T3HCENIX 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, in my opinion, a really first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDIN G HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have b'.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. "ftj EW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, _218, Queen-street, Has Just imported, per -Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( Thess Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E R V )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(;xx3C_: _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 Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted),£l each, dirkct from thk United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. O MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite the Market). "Whangapoua Steam Saw mill s. CUTTING X__tO,ooo WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. Christmas & PR Upwards f OF r La



gELLING OFF. 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 Goods, which will be found cheaoer than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.— Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next o City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ARNO OK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland- Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price __iven.| Bones purchased from £5 to £6 per ton. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton). By Special <= _ T^___{^i^^^) Appointme Excellency~<^__s_^il-^^___»"the Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. OIITH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. "Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Currhint Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, "Manager. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge.— Geo. W. Heslop, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. 8, WYNDHAM-STi-EET, HOUSE, SHIP, H AND H kj GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER W 2 • — Estimates furnished, and experienced y Workmen sent to all parts of the tJ Province. fc-j _ « & j.h. requests attention of Builders and <*• others to hia New Glazing Tariff, zn cc C O J. HENDERSON. _* __: ' S, WYNDHAM-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba»ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First- class Portraits, from CD.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. fTTR ESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, fl^_, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, fTiO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM J_ ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasep HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TAT BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest mal"' in any quantity. Consignors direct will have *" mediate cash remittances rec tory rates. IRELAND TANNKRB AND LE/* At- I-** 1 TANN'" S \ 0



HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE. LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. TO BE LET OR SOLD, a Corner Allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house, General Store, Butcher's Shop, Outbuildings, &c, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass. The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and -1-rail fence. ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca be sold cheap. HE PBURN-STRE ET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur- < rushed, and the owner is desirous cf selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli- , cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Albers-streets. with a depth of 214 feet, w*ith Cottages erected thereon, now ' bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottaare, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. ' Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE—Cottage fronting Beacu; J Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMON DS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NEWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages.- GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com- , modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. G. S~~ A N D E S, « SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate * acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. W aikato Coal Company. Newmakket Yaeds. F. G. CLA V T OfN Is preoared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 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 per cwt. .. • V* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per tr 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. 50 tons, and upwards 15s. Slack 12s.P" Delivered at Auckland or One 1 Stations. Steamers and Manufacto"" arrangement. Orders maybe sent * Manager, Huntley 7, WyncP- Ar TT ,' v\ .. .'an ; .ayn maha -j Tl



Theatre jfAjtofSfc Royal. Proprietor .. "^^v^u^^J^i j b e t_ias General Announcement. LAST FO U R NIGHTS! Of the Renowned U.S. MINSTRELS! jJ.S. Last Time of THE PRESENT MONSTER PROGRAMME. The Fakir of Wooloomooloo. Hudson's Great High Pedestal Dance.. That Rascal Charley. Braham and Amery in a Vocal Duet. The Rival Artists. Hudson's Lightning Change Act (from White to Black in 12 seconds). Thompson's Violin Solo. The Screaming Sketch, " Binks & Jinks." New Ballads, Quartettes, Jokes, &c. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit. ls. Children half-price. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Manager. r. Hudson Director of Amusements. NOTlCE.—Another Entire Change of Pro gramme on Monday Evening. ALBERT HALL, DARBY-STREET. tsar TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ~m SATURDAY, JANUARY 5. LAST NIGHT! LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! of the GREAT BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH fc BEN ALLAH ! PREMIER VENTRILOQUIST OF THE WORLD «_r WONDERFUL SUCCESS!"®. HOUSES CROWDED From Entrance to Stage ! THE PRESENTS FOR THIS EVENING comprise A Gold Watch ! A Tea and Coffee Service (Four Pieces), And 150 other ARTICLES, all Valuable and Useful 1 New Illusions and Fresh Vextriloquiat. Dialogues. ' - . _*___ Prices as usual. i"IHORAL HA MONDAY EVENING, 7th 7 FIRST NIGH*" OTEPHEN - Ir DRAWING i -*■ ■ _ / / / •' ' '■■'■