The Evening Star.

VIII.—Fo. 2,4:28.

AUCKLAND, KZ., FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAI «Sss3S& Ji- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Sere Steamship AUSTRALIA, W. Carsill, Esq., Commander, will leave Auc] land for the above ports, on TUESDAY, 8t January, at 12 o'cloct noon, carrying H.B.jV: Mai's. For further partiflilare, freight, or passag apply to 3WEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. (S S i is^Tj3 ESULAR MONTHLi *ffEAM COMMUNICATION •«SS^»e'BETWi3N AUCKLAND, SYDNEY AND MELBOUBTE. The fast and ivourite s.s. HERO, Captaii Logan, may be epected here again about th< 25th of January. : $> She will leaveor Sydney and Melbourne threi lays after arrivi. CRUICKSHANK & CO., 10, Queen-strefc, Auckland, Decembers. 1877. 3"T NI O N STEAMSHIP COM PAN V %J OF NE\" ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Tble—January, 187 S. FOR TARANJCT, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON^. YTTELTON, AND PORT CHALERS. from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest XxcblU* Well'ngtos Tsday, Bth, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Tabanaki. Tsday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Taranaki. Stlay, 20th, 10 a.m. 9.25 a.m. JfORTTAURNGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, ELLINGTON, LYTTELTON and PORI CHALMERS, fkom Quekn- Ladybird.. Fiay, 4th, j 2 p.m. — Taupo ... Trsday, 10th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Trsday, 17tb, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Flay, 25th, _ Taoto Trsday, 31st, 4 p.m.] — FOR NAPIE WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, andORT CHALMERS (fkom QUN-STKEET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tiday, 22nd, — OR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tday, Sth, 12 noon. — FOR RUSLL. BAY OB' ISLANDS. Taupo .. May, 7th, 5 p.m. — Wanaka.. May, 14th, sp.m. — Hawea .. May, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo ■ ■■ May, 28th, 5 p.m. — &$r Cargp 11 be alongside one hour before time of deparj. s NOTE.—Frcthe 13fch December until 31st January, REIN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, double fares; available until 28 th February HENLSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Qneeid West Q.neen-street3. iTEAx\I"TO "SYDNEY. 'VMm^K^ TUESDAY, Bth January. The Union Snship Co.'s s.s. jOTORUA Will be despati from Auckland on TUES DAY, Bth .Tanu at. 12 o'clock noon. HEND3ON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TJLIAMENTARY RATES RIVERHEAD. The p.s. <i r OF CORK, will run Excui Parties from Auckland to Riverhead anclk, at Single Fahes of 3s. each, or One P^a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Aucklait 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'ct p.m. , J. CASEY & SON. «afiSfe^ W THE HOT SPRINGS, JmßßSgl-VO iHURANGI,MATAKANA, ss^as^KA|j, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANKII4BANK, Captain Kaspbh, will sail as undei AucxdAND Hot Springs. From Aucklaiiery Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 111 From Hot Springs every Monday, Wedn(|, and Friday, at mid-day. IHUBANGI; For Mahuran^ry Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10a, when tides will allow. Mataeaslawau, and Omaha. For Matakanajji, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakanai every TfVednesday. Weather and cffcircumstances permitting. Not responsible Parcels put on board with nt a shipping nGi For freight or Dige apply to j. J. CASEY & SON. TmXRSION to WAIWERA Jli pOT SPRINGS). tL. lily Captain Smith, | ipave Auckland every ' Saturday, at 2 | returning to Auckland every Monday mtfjj by 9 o'clock. ReturnaTicketsJT I J. CASEY & SON. . •jggfcg^. QTE| ON THE KAIPARA «^^^g;k3 I waters. FOR KAIPAR^ISADS^ TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARIfe KOPURU, MITATAT, s ARATAPU, MtGAWHARE, and DAR- i GAVILLE. c n . *• Thes.s. MlgE CASEY Captain Rawsom, Cleave Helensrille every Tuesday ana Tinuj| morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he !& trips every Wednesday and Friday :uornin|Me. Passenorcrj eaveKUkland, per 'LDLY,' on Mondays and Woagays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou .Mondays afridays: 1, CASEY & SON, » |i Hp.d Officn. Wharf. ,^^^ QTEAfIN THE KAIPARA. a The s.s. |f ' k ii a.::;, Will leave Hel|jji e as under .•— For Otamatea, calliit iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivi pahi and Matakohe, q, every Tuesday niora s tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direi ve ry Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on|j a y. Passengers for Otanis leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. CHfondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays^.3o. Cargo for Otamatea Hfridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays, j 6SS" This Service coß^ ncea on MONDAY, th May. , „, __JLCASEY fe SON. J QTEAMIS~~AND FROM B RIVSfeAD TWICE a: !|OLY. a On and after June 6t^ am era will leave ts b> nder: — 1S From Auckland: IVom Riverhead: a< S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.tt p O . —9 a.m. tl .s. Gemini—3 p.m. Sg-emini— , ej ■!_. CASEY fc SON. cj *tWvia-^ '£r«OK, RI%LL, WANGA- fa l#^fe-^ ROA> "P MANGONUI. tl The s.s. lONA will leaf^ V EKY MONDAY W st 5 p.m. (weather perm mg ). Passengers bookea and small parcela^paia at the Office V' on the Wliarf. No eargoi|ki ve <i after & p.m— f strictly adhered to. V FOR WANGAREI A) MANGAPAI x The s.s. ARGYLE wiUj| ve f or the above • place SVERY TUESDAT^ 5 p . m . FOR COROMJ^DEIi. The s.s. ARGYLE will ls^ eVer y MONDAY ' MorniD? at ?2noon, and ev.^pjuDA Vat 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Wfeeku fc FOR MERCURY BAY{}aIRUA, AND -r TAURAN&. Z -To connect with the s.s. S"%FA for all BAY I OF PLENTY ftRTS.) 1 The s.s. RO WEN A will l% e a s follows;— b Mondaj', 7th Janu& . c Friday, 11th Janua^ TvV e dneßday. 16th Jfeuary P 3londay, 21st Janujjy £< Friday. 25th Januafr Wednesday, SOtli J&'uary r' At 5 o'clock j,m. Calling at Tairua to land Pa^ugers. Weather permitting; A. McGRSgoK. Manager,



tf ILQTEA^ i-'O THE THAMES. AIaND AND THAMES STEAM VVIGATION COMPANY. E^RISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. w £& TICKETS are now issued by any ""aiany's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SITTICKKTS, 3s. Gd. and OS. I Time Table. fc. From Auckland— rprisc—Friday, 10 p.na. ;n From Thames— I. -prise—Saturday, 10 p.m. " Not ;sible for goods or parcels put on • c board \t a shipping note. ;,___ J. EDWARDS, Agent. BETWEEN AUGK 4ig___ LAND and the THAMES. r t-,^ Steamers . q RQAHANA and ROTOITI. si c Table. _ ~ From Auckland— a Fnday.nahana, 3 p.m. c katurdatomahana, 3.30 p.m. _ ~ (.From Thames— 9 Saturdajomahana. 8.30 a.m. Fares, pe^ti, ss. ~fcHr i n ss, per Rotomahana, will be available f December IS, 1877, to January 8, , 18/ S. baloon Shillings (10s.) fe'eerijx shillings (6s) •v eacjier $_ er circumstances permitting FRASER & TINNE, Agents. •B__jj_>~|p R W A I U X U. ■ S" OREGON Wih lear Waiuku as under :— Si rom One4_ From Waiuku— J, an- , . Jan. a— -Saturday, , m . s_Saturday, 12 noon 7—Monday, 8 i 7—Monday, 12 noon | Manukau H<md Whatipu Saw-mills— o . , _ days, at 8 a.m. Single Fares,. ; Return, ss. Weather and . circumstances permitting Orders to collars left at Mr. G. sib Din's Auction Mart w, attended to iowage of \ e% s per agreement. , ; M. H.RQK. ■fjj_|§^ JH C WAIUKU. "^^T^t- T^ c TAM O' SHANTER will oavfl for Vaiuku ,n owa •_ Fron Onehung From Waiuku: Jan. j an s—Saturday 7 a.m, s _saturday, 11 a.m. ?S"T^h SdaJ' Sl3 n 0 a-c8-Txiesday, 12.30 p.m. —Thixr-scla.y, 9 a.ttiO—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 12-Saturday, 10 a.nj2_s a turday, 2 p.m. For JVi_nukau Hq and Whatipu Mills on Fridays, »t 8 a.m. ! ; R( ducui Fares th.s. Tarn o' Shanter to 4r n ■ k.?;'t' nd ackJ-^n, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and otheßj Um3ta nces permitting. Orders to c ilect fe left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson i Macfarlane, Agents Union S3. Co.; or %, w . j. H urst & Co., will meet *mli sromrfpatch. A. OUSfGHAM. "Anga or Newmarket. "*^^v. Q TEAM'o THE" WADE 'Si^S A PUHOL The 8.8. LILY, Captat. Smith, will leave as under:— R > From Auckland— ' Worn "Wade Thursday, 3rd, 3 p.m. fn^lth, 7 p.m. from Auckland— \ i Om Puhoi •SFSJis^Pßargo,losJ°^'6a-m- For freight or passagoppito p| 6.SEY & SON. "P?OR DNION DIRECT. !^^^^^TO FOLLO-STHE3HIP ' CITY OF The magnificent Iron CWr Un loch fi>et; 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tona'kgistCr-siaas-ateking in part ,of cargo at LyfcTtoi is expected here about the 20th mstst tocomplete her loading and will sail as abte strtly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SipJinq co 'LBitjd), Agents. -pOR , LONVk DIRECT. t^^^^^ss The flne A1 c | \ C(bi^ MA^JjEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Itchell, Com mander, will have quick dispai).. These vessels offer very suti or accommo dation to intending passengers! Freights can be arranged at t offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rail L: D- NATHAN & CO; Agents for OWEN &. GRAHAM, iShaw Bavill CRUICICSHANK:& CoF and Co. JpOR LEVUK DIRECT. The Regular Tra^g Schooner i^wjpa^fei MAZEPL 111 tons. Captain GArraway, willWve for the above port on SATURDAY. sth Jfhary For freight or passage apply to \ OWEN & GR^AM, JIOR X A GVIA N. The schooner \ \ *$*»*£&&S* , amaranth' Will leave the Onehunara Wharf as alive on SATURDAY, sth. Instant. i Orders to be left at W. J. Hurst & C9.'si For freight or passage apply i Guthrie & Larnach (LimiWd), J. W. WALLER; Manair. AA mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING t COMPAIS_ Hkad Office : Christchurch, N.Z I jOndon Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street Titiln. THE COMPANY'S FLEET 1 conrists of:— I > Tons. tons. 'heHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATOI 1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATELIIS7 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA..\ 871- ORARI 1051 WA1PA....1057 OTAKI ......1053 WA1R0A..1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGIII6I PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .[BB3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUJI36 RANGITIKI 12271 1 These magnificent clippers are of the higfes lass at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciaflTto ieet; the requirements of the trade between fie rnited Kingdom and New Zealand. The salofas nd state cabins are superbly fitted and arranad nd provided with every requisite for the coi )rt of the passengers, who are provided will edding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scie i most liberal. Second-class and steerafe ccommodation is all that can be desired, affl ie ships are commanded by experienced ma 1-8. The Company also charters ships of the highes lass as required, and vessels are despatched •om London to each of the principal ports oj ie colony with strict punctuality every monthi he Company has always ships loading home* 'ard from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to ad from the colony, and also for the conveyance '. cargo, can be made at the Head Office, hristchurch, or at any of the Branches in the jlony iUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. 'ftfc»jfcL "OASSENGERS' LINE OF <'^^S^K -r PAOKETS To NEW ZEA- B&ffifiiuSma Owned by Messrs Shaw, Satxl & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. Tie above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New lea|nd. They are clipper ships, classed Al at JOSIS, and commanded oy experienced masters, .'he till of Fare is most substantial and of the test uality, and the accommodation roomy and onv^iient. ThQ undersigned are empowered to grant lasaates from London to New Zealand, payment or wlch has been guaranteed in the Colony. Retim ships to London also leave at almost egulaJintervals. Full axticulars on application to , L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) \ OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgents. CRUICKSHANK & CO..J



TT&APAKURA ANNUAL RACES. JET ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 29, 1878. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles.. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations to be made to the Secretary by 8 p.m. ou settling night of the Auckland Racing Club Meeting. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. MR. T. TRAF3» 03 P, SURQ-EON dgSseF3^ Wakkfield- DENTIST, fvffSlil stbbet. Teeth e_tracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rf-.itinia! Tp<oth 'from Ono to v. I-Tnll Bet) CH A S. L A V ER, BUILDER AND CONTP \CTOR, Kyber Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. (jUTHEIE & LaENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE 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-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &o. *ar Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, ■ Maxarer. O t 1 C W. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 11 years, begs to state that he haa 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 a,n artistic style. VV. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen 'of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in a,"y 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 renovator in Auckland. W. EDGAR. LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUK COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUtfLIX, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, .3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, . X A RAXGA HA P E ROA P. £ M |c N A B, X^9 Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. 83T Shipping Supplied. "®& TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carring ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets every train arriving from 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 begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upontheß) i. rooms, and settlers and country visitors *-o Auckland will find every comfort. Mealsi a! hours. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road, to builders and others To Mekt 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. GLAZSWARIS.—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 supply the abqve at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises. TR. GIL L M AN, • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return bis sincere thanks to the inhabit ants 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 Ms 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 hoars, 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 time during the night, or on Sundays. mO U RI S TS' GUIDE NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly to Appear, The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company. ST SKINNER, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site. VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.. Shop Fronts, Office iJHfctiniafS. &c. &c. ID A R ~N E L '-i. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. tffiArift'ft|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 Wnd Well-assorted Stock of NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. 1 A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus \ catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar oelonas, Walnuts, &c. . Kenned Sugars from 4£d. per Ib. Good Family Tea, 2s. per Ib. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is \ the BEST ever offered in Auckland at \ the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. oa^h puchasers "will bhi treated liberally. t A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. sfcOLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, Manakau Road. Park&ll.



Bootsi Boots n Bootsiii 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. EVERT DESCRITTIOX OF Gentlemen's, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and J@Sim '■ , Children's gzS&^M made to order. $51, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONICS AND CO., Q U E E N-S T R E E T. TpHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CEETIFICATK OF GOVEjROTIENT 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 BOARDING \J 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 r°,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. TW~ E W S"U MMER GOODS. J. M. M~cL~ACHLAN, _218, Queen-street, Has Just imported, pee 'Faiietoth,' " EIGHT CASES ) These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY ) arc very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choica, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(xxx^scscs; 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, 1577. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), fit each, diruct fro^i tub United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. T~O MERCHANTS ; AND STORE . 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 Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. . . ; D. HAMILTON Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite the Market). Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. Christmas & Isew Year's presents. Upwards KAA "pI7 to Select OF OV/IP -L ILIURIIib 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 their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w>sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of .; ,; Papkrhangings, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS'* 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland. December 6,1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— j . • , ,• When you come up to see in the j Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "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 cheap 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, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, B A X E R, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND frj r depot; H A M I TO N, WEST, yVaikato. -TnTAiLWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, JOL) OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor , , Late of the Nil Desperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed ou Mr. Fernandez, the late proprietor. The Hotel offers special in ducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, and the ' charges moderate.



E L L I N G 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. "A UNO CX B ROTHEKS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price @?iven.B Bones purchased from £5 to £6 per ton. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTOR V W: H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton). By Special c^M)<>JMjk^l^ > Appointme Excellency"*^^^^^^^^»'"the Gover "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTUKER 61-, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. O IT TH- BRITISH INSURANCE C O M -P A N V 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 Isl nnd &c. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, 'Manager. SHEWING 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 prisins: Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the"best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge.— Geo. W. Heslof, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. TKT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-strcet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, 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 DUFFTELTVS ADELAIDE FIjpUB. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1577. AUCKLAND SAYINGS BANK. "• On and after 3rd January, 1378, 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-opexs from Seven to Nine in<th Evening, for the Receipt of? Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. CLARKE BSOT HERS, (LATK CKOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bazik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from O.D. v. to Lifa Size .acrnoderato prices. Children's Portraits taken inst«.nt.«.neoiißlv. fjrii~E S H SHIPMENTS. Jp 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, aa^ four doors from the union bank, R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can. have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuißanoes. City Council Office Qoeen-tstreet , j "O ISH E R AN D C 0., JD 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 waited on in town or suburbs. W" PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhanging3, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, v arnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &C. Glass cut to size, and carerull packed.—9s & 87. QUEEN-STREET. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM jl_ ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, &c, at highest market rates, in; any quantity... Consignors direct will have prompt andim mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tOryrateß< IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. IRELAND BROTH ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS^ Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot j Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec. Wac ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. ~ Countr ■ orders promptly.executed. Good.< shipped to all the Colonies. A U OKLA.N D COLLEGE AN D GRAM ii. . MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvEKsrrx ov New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th ! February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ■ 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. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. ii "m v c r a. 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 or good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds arc-tastefully laid out ana planted with choice trees and shrubs of many yei^soJxU°a Vlarge portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further P^a^gggggg^ | T> C L A R X, ; * SHIPPING & COMMISSION I AGENT, Wharf, Onehcnga.



HOTEL For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildines, every covenience, good paddocks,' &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. CP Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei. Market. FOR SALK, a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £125. FOR SALK, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c. No. 21, Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Sprincr bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 perannnm, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, i cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. "" AND J. S O P P E T, « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101 Lower Queen-street Wharf, a iirklo.nri. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Baliast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncnt). at reasonable rates. 'ILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] 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 Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Orde^:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. fs£3T Goods forwarded to [any part of the oun try. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM~- PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying JCOAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Hiintly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The folio wing are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papnkura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/1 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuku .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and. Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, •"Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, .. Sept. 6', 1577. W^aikato Coal, Company. Nwhaeket Yards. F. G. CLA V T OSN Is prenared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU BRA, 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 _ perewt. %* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. AIKATO 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 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 maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato: or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-etreet, Auckland. At the Pharmacy, standard MEEICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Elsinoke,' @ New Yobk:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of the most useful kinds. PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP. This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LTNAMENT, in Bottles I at Is. 6d. 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and - Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottle. SOOVILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA. the Great ■ : Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. • Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINB, for Invalids aud^Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th I Great American "Pick-me-up" and Appetiser. 4s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PECTQRAL 5 for Chest Complaints and Influenza 2s. 6d.. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER r Is. 6d. per bottle. aickTin, DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CHEMICAL, AND PATENi 1 MEDICINE IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET, „ Auckland. _ ; C. • Gir~E E N W O O D , a OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, 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, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers keDt 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. TBBM8:—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:— City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai- Uato, &c.; also, Land, Houses .Allotments, &c. &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. Rs*i *r\ \ Out-do6k ! . \Ji VTREENWOOD, j Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. AUCKLAND.,,. .' j: q N -S A h E Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, ,11b. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. |7, WYNDHAM-STREET. j •f"



Theatre <$MsMsj&!JkP Royal. Proprietor .. '$&i3&i&igsiiii£& r. j. DELIAS Important Announcement. Second and Last Ladies' Grand Fashionable Night f THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, On which occasion the XT. S. MINSTRELS! U.S. Will Present the Greatest Programme yet Given in Auckland 1 SS. Read these Items! Read these Items! TESs The Fakir of Wooloomooloo. Hudson's Great High Pedestal Dance. That Rascal Charley. Braham and Amery in a Vocal Duct. 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, is; Stalls, 2a 6d; Pit. Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Manager. T. Hudson Director of Amusements. AL B E X T . H A L L, DARBY-STREET. m- AGAIN! -S3 m TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! "&. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4. BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH ! BEN ALLAH J BEN ALLAH ! AND HIS GIFTS !!! ©■ THE PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY THE SAME AS LASr EVENING! ! ! W. H. SALTER DREW THE COUCH. Twenty-five others drew the Principal Presents. EVERYBODY A PRESENT TO-NIGHT Of Greater or Less Value. CHORAL H A L L. MONDAY EVENING, 7th JANUARY. • FIRST NIGHT OF ST E PH E N Tyr A S S £ TT, lif his Varied DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT. Full particulars in Programmes. Reserved Seats and Box Plan at Upton's. PRICES, 3/, 2/, 1/.- RATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE I_Y INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capita 1:........ ..; £1,000,000. Reserve £50,000. Re-Insukance Fund £20,0(!0. Insurances effected against Firs and Marine LOSS of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current. Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY. E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Vockland Branch. Estate and ommission agsnt g T. R. RANDERSON, & | 'O « -X- 8 3 Bank and Insurance Shakes, a Gold Mining Shares, -| o Freehold, and other Property, > 5 Bought and Sold on' g Z. , ■'. Commission. ■ •,■ i* M\ ■ ■■ -■ ■ ■ - -■ ,w ■, ' ",., Mortgages, Loans. &c, <l .pj '. . y . arranged. ; . £ a i No Charge to Lender. d W ' ■ ' . ■ , _"TT_ -"' • > ~' §. Office:. 14, Insurance Buildings, o '' pQ ' ;.' AUCKLAND, ff JLiand and Investment Agent. T O H N> . Q O P P E T, HOUSE, LAUD, AND ••-.:. r~..-V GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT, Has always on BALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IVA TE D FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, <3> TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt- with on most reason ..,.-. 'able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, ■ AUCKLAND. '?'■■■ Also, Agent, tor Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers,!-L; /I HEAP TOMBSTONES. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS.,- MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, LoRNE-sTKEET, Auckland ; . Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Millinery it'lMfeiNEßY n -MRS. BUTTERWORTH, - . MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES'COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, ■■'■.. - RIBBONS, , FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &c TVT US. BUTTERW ORT. H, LONDON &PA RIS PATTERN DEPOT, .* MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER ; CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEE N~lf¥& E ET, Auckland. _ X~USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVi* x\. DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIB nE ASSURANCE, &c. new zealand branch: Head Office, Wellington. ■ ' ■ ——- , i ■ It is found in the courses of business thai mistakes frequently occur, in. comsequence of the similarity of title assumed by some or the new Life Office^ recenily established in the. Australian Colonies. *.«♦.« The public are requested to note that tise. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY IS. the correct designation oi the oldest .uutual-Uie Office in Australia. PRESStf IJAIIR?mS:i — / AccuSaSd *und£_ exceed '; £2,000.009. / The New business for the year IST6 was 4559 proposals-accepted and complete^, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annaaJ revenue ( ■^Penffi assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a.^bpSus js declared evcrjs. fifth year, Aeent for Auckland: . Alexander Saunders . :^"-;"Li^