The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY. JANUARY 14, 1878

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



's^^^l7'Oß SYDNEY AND MEL «Ms|_f-S-^ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, is due hero about the 28th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK Se CO.. Agents. 16, Qneen-str.iet, Auckland, January 10, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALANDg(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. 3.15 p.m. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen o-Reet Wharf. WANAKA.. Thursday, 17th, _p.ni. — Hawea .. Friday, 25th, — Taupo Thursday, 31st, -P-na. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka .. JMonday, 14th, .5 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — xtr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within the Colony: available till-28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARL-NE, Agent 3. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. _S3^~ CI OR WAIUKU. «*_sss__s_-r The pg# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 14—Manday, 12 neon 14—Monday, 4 p.m. 10—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 17 —-Thursday, 10 a.m. 19—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and 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, isgagfe^TTp OR W A I U X U. ■^™^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 15—Tuesday, 1 p.m. 15—Tuesday, 5 p.m. 16—Wed., _ p.m. 17—Thursday, 8 a.m. 19—Saturday, 7 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, of; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Order.- to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agent 3 Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. teag_^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK l||||g|gK3 LAND and the THAMES. S TF' A iVT 12 R S ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Monday, Rotomahana, 8 p.m, Tuesday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. From Thames— Monday, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti, 11 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti. 12 midnight. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ,JEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at os. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. ' Time Table: From Auckland- Durham—Monday, 9.30 a.m. Enterprise—Monday, 6 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Monday, 3 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. «*£&&_*_ QTEAM TO AND FROM ,^g|g|g|g;k_? RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Oemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY Se SON. «SeS_»i_ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J_l§is_: k5 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn injj's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, RedOfflce, Wharf. «Ba*fe s .T7'XCUßSibN to watwera J|||||§^J[l_ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Jsmith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & son; _jjfe_A_s_ 1? ,0R EONWN DIRECT. The magnificent Iron Clipper rifnmtfma . LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now on her way from Lyttelton, is expected here daily to complete her loading, and will sail as above shortly after arrival. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED), Agents. .^^^ JpOR LONDON DIRECT. The fine Al Clipper Ship mSSBmWmSm QTJEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,-) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. ) and_Co. 2?^ fnOR EAST COAST~AND "OpS^ -^ GISBORNE. -sx£__§_s_ir The fine Cutter MAGIC, H. Bushel, Master, will sail for the above on Tues day, 15th Insc. For freight or passage, apply to Maeter on board; or to . . THOMAS W. BROWN, Custom House-street. '



sSS^I^ "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM '^££&& SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about TUESDAY the 22nd January. 1878. carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Acents, Auckland. ■dp^j^qTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The sa _ kinawill leave Helens ville as under:— _ • For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1-30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j. CASEY & SON . «ws»- "COR THE HOT SPRINGS, lill£__ _ ' 'MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. KAWA tj AND LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— Aucland and Hot Springs.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturd&v, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight oripaßsa S eapply c tO saY fc gQy> «£3!*fe, EftOß RUSSELL, WANGA __^|_____:JJ ROA, and MANGONUI. *>_______25 i' The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA-will leave as follows :— Wednesday. 16th January Monday, 21st January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to F-vnd Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. T^rAIKATO rf^OAL /COMPANY. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAYTON Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, Remuera, and Epsoif, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered, At the Yards Railway Station. 5 tons. 20a 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 sa_, Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F.G.C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WA IKA T O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows: — 5 tons, and under 25 ton_ 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 be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ILITI A M M ORGAN, Saddler, and Harness Maker, Newmarket. [Established 1860.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles ; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowe.t Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. Sec, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. __T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. T> C L A R X, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf, Oneh_nga, GrUTHRIE & IiARNACH'S NE <V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SaLE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— [ 300 bags good FEKD OATS 59 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, Sec cs" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager "O V SPECIAL APPOIN TMENT. £ __ __, 2 __ \_\ /§/c.DEL»_Au\s\ 3 » 5 o IS! AUCKLAND. HI » g Mi_r>ir'bin?Y~_Qr^ MEASUREMENT. m R. G I L L M A N, JL • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit a»'ts Of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses for cash. • •<.-•-■> " Business hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,] Satur days 10 p.m,; but in cases of necessity, attend ance will be given, as hitherto, at any hour during the night, or on Sundays. (fi HE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a cah before purchasing elsewhere.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE. ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap -.—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, Is.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Gd. each. Good. Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, nc charge will be made. /UE A~lt In g line. 350 Ladies' Costumes Braided Pique Oostumes Braided Linen Costumes Print, Muslin, and Cambric Costumes 100 Girls do,, do., do. Galatea Suits 300 Ladies' Linen Skirts, 3/6 Gostnies, from 5/6 BOUGHT JOB. D. M c P _H —E R S O N, KAR ANGAIIAPE RpAU, AN SAL E, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings tor Gas and Water Pipes, 8-hght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-STHEET. ACKSON'S PRfVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-strket, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. FISHER AND CO ~ Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all lands dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities, N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the'colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs W A. WATERMAN begs, to inform V V © his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict at tention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care han been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. _E~T~ir~l _N —G 0 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 Knglish and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will he found cheaper tdan any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PmLLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, hheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ftlass, Picture£Franie and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, QUKKN-STREET. X>HCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVEENMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Aros., 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. 1 have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzixi Tunny, Government Analyst. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. 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. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. l^T E W S~UMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN bTUEET, . Has Jusl Imported, per 'Famenoth,' New fumme? Mnfinery j"*"? °ti °Zu __"" New Summer Draper^ *•&,■&** U New Summer Hosiery; *»•"_»« He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. Ca Two Pieces of the now Celebrated SHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. TCI R E S H SHIPMENTS. '650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. q P E C I A L NOTICE. (The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter he conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNEKS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign.Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. .Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c., &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special cs-^_^d^-^> Appointmenl Excellency "4fc_a£»!s»__3B£-'__£'the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ~\/[ R. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON JISSHH-- Wakefield- DENTIST, Qj_____| street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). HSK;I N N E R o BUILDER, CARPENTER, ANI JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Budding Trade executec hy Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c„ &c.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ' and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut • or uncut), at reasonable rates. ' "OAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, . JL\j OFFICIAL BAY. > JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, - Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of thf Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage j SO liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, a&d the charges mode rate^ [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c., Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing 1 Requisites, _ 74, C H A P E __-.- STREET, ' Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, , a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de r scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. ■ Christmas & _New Years presents. UpwolT s 500 Pictures TOIS CT Comprising— OIL Se WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, 1 OLEOGRAPHS, chromo-lithographs, ' PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS Se SON beg to inform their ' friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash ' Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a Discount of 20 per cent. We also wisli to draw attention to our Large ' and Varied Stock, of Ppaeriiangings, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, O^ls, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6,1877. \V hangapoua oteam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd Noveniber, 1877. Samuel Coombes & 00., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have receivedsince hey have been in Business, would beg to call tho 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 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. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making 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. $S_ To the Working Man we offer Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgfel Tweed, for One. Guinea. All other Measurements[equally cheap. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders ■ attended to by flrst-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection oft their Large and Varied Stock of ; TWEEDS, COATINas, & 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,:at 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 COOMBXHS & CO . [ CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. ~\ MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, ' all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7£d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! - FRENCH & CO.'S . -J^EW REASON'S mEAS Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac ' knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at' the usual Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFHE, only 1/8 # _>. Refined Sugars and General Groceries _ of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. 1 Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL [GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. ' Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. mOURISTS' GUIDE. 3 NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly To Appear, "The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under the auspices of the , Urion Steamship Company. ■:t and j. so p pc t, 1 *J o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, d And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, \ Auckland.



T^TATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY- A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH, try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with tho Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Goldand Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery. Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. rfTHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert- MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surroUn ding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, t& be had on application. GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. <pHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. WOOD Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC. BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can he left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. E M v s r a. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The well-known Freehold Messuage andt Property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate a Remuera. The property consists of seven acre of: good Land, well fenced in and suitabl divided into paddocks, The dwelling-house, stables, and outouildinKrs are in good repair and condition. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees ahd shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to __ JACKSON & RUSSELL. CH A R I, E S L AYE R, BUILDER Se CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates givan for Town and Country work. 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. Ttf O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND Se WELLESLEY-STREET East. Established a.d. 186 L W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the 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 dupply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and 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. ipUBLIC NOTICE J. THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARANAKI), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the Top op Shortland-street, in the above Branch, and having obtained the Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description in such a manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, renewed, or dyed any colour, without requiring to be taken to pieces. Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned, dyed, or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, Scar let, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed, or dyed, and well pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour. N.B.—Orders left at the above address will receive prompt attention. AT (\ V F T T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER', Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-sele-ted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. CHRISTMAS "MEW YEAR'S PRESENTS 1 -Ll GIFTS.! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases. &c, &c, Sec, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET J" N~0; C CLOU G~H, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TG. S A N D E S , • SURVEYOR, Waika-10. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest;notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district c ables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy aud dispatch.



HASH TON AND SON, « HOUSE, LAND, & 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 t^hop. Outbuildings, Sec, 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 4-rail fence. . ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, , , GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Road. Go^d view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. «iHKPB U RN-ST REET.—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 nished, and the owner is d«sirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Fuither particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a. frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. , , GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRaFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 5s per calendar month. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. CROS --STREET, NEWTON.—Two Four roomed Jottages. , _ , GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HO U SE-STR B ET.—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 both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agentl?, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. c 7 GREENWOOD, o OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden ; large allotment, 66 x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees : land has all been trenched; freehold. Price, £300. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, good stable, large allotment, 66 x 100 feet, situate in Racket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash ; balance, 12s. 6d. per week. For Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished,' together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, „ood garden and orchard, planted with choice trees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens, &c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; balance can remain at 6%. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at 8 %. For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres, 3* miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy. , For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4,000 to 20,000 acres, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale. 73 acres of Land near the Lake, North Shore. Price, £2 per acre. For Sale, 113 acres of Rich Soil at Bombay Settlement, splendid bush, 10 acres felled, land well watered with running streams. Price, £240. Terms easy. For Sale, several Hotels in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles of Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, MARRET HuUSE, AUCKLAND. JOHN OOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. | , 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * O w co TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL _ JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. « & >-_* Estimates furnished, and experienced -^ W Workmen pent to all parts of the Province. . O ft J.H. requests attention of Builders and t_ \72\ Others to his New Glazing Tariff, j fo J. HENDERSON. ( °° W O . : S_! 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. |^ATS! OATS! ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE. Ex Late Arrivals : FLOUR, in sacks FLOUR, in 100's and 50's SHARPS BRAN PEARL BARLEY OATMEAL ".■■'■ OATS BACON AND HAMS LARD. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET Se VULCAN LANE. Formerly Messrs. Low and Motion's Store. f{ITY COUNCIL. ELECTION. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City i rates, and. to the best of my ability act for the s general good of the city. i I am, your obedient Servant, • ; WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, _th January, 1878.



United Evangelistic Committee THEATRE ROYAL. REV, DR. SOMERVILLE Will deliver an Address to MINISTERS AND CHRISTIAN WORKERS This (Monday) Evening, at half-past Seven. Admission by Ticket (gratis) to be obtained of the Ministers, Stewards, and or the Boot sellers. Doors open at a quarter to Seven. Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings. EVANGELISTIC ADDRESSE3. On Wednesday Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, DR. SOMERVILLE Will address the LADIES of Auckland on CHRISTIAN WORK. The usual NOONDAY PRAYER-MEETING from Twelve to One is held Daily, DR SOMERVILLE presiding. Mr. W. F, Somerviie, assisted by the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. ALLAN W, WERE,) >Hon Sees. T. BUDDLE, ) THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. De Lias. Seven Grand Concerts, BY LEVY, And the COMPANY, whose performances have been creating such excitement in the Southern Provinces. The Company has arrived exactly as consti tuted on its landing in this Colony. SIGNOR GiORZA still being one of the members. OPENING NIGHT, FRIDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1873. The Management beg to call attention to the liberality of the terms of subscription, and to the fact of a portion of the Stalls being reserved solely for Season Ticket-holders. Box Plan, and Season Tickbt Office, at Upton & Co.'s. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle ss. Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) _. .. Is. Stalls ._ .. ._ .. 3s. Pit •• 2s. SEASON TICKETS (Transferable), For Seven Nights. Dress Circle .. .. .-. ..£llO 0 Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) .. 1 0 0 RICHMOND THATCHER. Manager for Levy. /CHORAL HALL. La ST NIGHT! LAST NIGHT! WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 16, 1878. GRAND FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT OF QJTEPHEN TIATASSETT, AND Last Appearance in Auckland, Prior to his departure for the South. Mr. Massett has the pleasure of announcing that this Fs Under Patronage of His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies, His Ho^-or Judge Fentow, His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), And the City Councillors. __r CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. "^Btt Upon this occasion, Mr. Masset wil' recite the Wonderfully Dramatic Poem, "F R A GIA CO M O!" which recently caused so great a sensation in England, written by the Scotch Poet, Robert Buchanan. Also, The irresistably Laughable and Comic Sketch "WOMAN'S RIGHTS LECTURE-" And. by particular desire, his World-re nowned Imitation of Madame Anna Bishop in "HOME, SWEET HOMEF Bob Cratchit's Dinner ! Thk Little Hero ! And his Popular Song, Happy a King. Reserved Seats at Upton's. Doors open at S. PRICES: 3/, 2/. 1/. Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! MAS O N I C HALL, ONEHUNGA. __r TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! -m MONDAY EVENING, 14th JANUARY. 1878. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ! STEPHEN MASSETT'S HIGHLY POPULAR DRAWING-ROOM. ENTKRTAINMENT, Consisting of Recitation, Reading, Song, Imitation, Fun and Laughter. Commence at 8 o'clock. N EXHIBITION of Needlework, &c., by the Children of the Lake, Stokes Point, and Devonport Schools, will be held at the Lake Catholic College on THURSDAY, January 24. Prives for excellence of work and good conduct, will be given to the children by Mrs Whitaker. Each child present will receive a Gift. Parents and friends are requested to encourage the children by their presence. Doors open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, 6d; Children, Free. Conveyances will rnn from Mr O. May's Residence every two hours to and from the Lake. SUPERIOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Hobson-street. CARLTON ACADEMY Will RE-OPEN as above on MONDAY, the 14th inst. Hours from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Course of instruction: Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book keeping, and English in all its branches. Holi days : Two weeks at Christinas; one week Midwinter. Terms (including pens, ink. slates, and pencils), £1 Is quarterly, in advance). The Quarter reckoned from date of entry. EVEN ING SCHOOL as usual at 7.—C." S. Andrew, Head Master.—January 7, 1878. OF REMOVAL FROM _l_l EDEV TERRACE^ Newton Seminary, Dublin-street, conducted by Miss Wait. Duties resumed January 21. Daily reading of the Scriptures. Particular attention paid to correct pronunciation, general deportment, etc., special marks of good breed ing ; but no Dancing taught. Private lessons in Music or Elocution. Terms on application (in advance). Vacancies for two Boarders. A" MES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, No. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £1000. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE STH FEBRUARY, 1878. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse £500 0 0 Second Horse .. 200 0 0 Third Horse.. - 100 0 0 Starters (divided) .. .. .. 100 0 0 Non-starters (divided) 100 0 0 Total £1000 0 0 The drawing will take place directly the ' list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from the gentlemen present, Subscribers residing at a distance t drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed . to. i Whenever obtainable, please forward P.O. - order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained' from > GEO. NORTH, Lambton "Quay: Or, JOSEPH A-VF-'S. Star Hotel, Wellington..