The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND,N.Z;, THURSDAY,..NOVEMBER 31, 1878

PRICE: .ONE PENNY.



rSiii^^. T> EGU LA R MONTHLY WmM^ JA> STKAM COMMUNICATION rJ SiS2BS' BE , TWEKS AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 6th of December. ana will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mcl- DOurne three days after arrival. For freight or tmssage apply to cruickshanb: & co., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 9, 1878. "FT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). . Time Table—November, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, wellington, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (u'rom Manukau). ' ""' Latest Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki. Tuesday, 26th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. IfOR TAURANGA, POVBETY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Qoekn btrbet Wharf, _____ Wanaka.. Thursday, 21st, 4p.m. — Taupo >..,„ Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m — FOR SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakatipo Friday, 22nd, 2 p.m. — TOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS . (From Queen-street Wharf). ROTORPA..J Tuesday, 26th, 4= p.m. — FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. — Steamer every Monday, — at i p.m. ANNUAL EXCURSION TO WEST COAST ___^ SOUNDS. Takanaki . Tuesday, December 2i — -MS' Cargo mustTse alongside one hour before time of departure. EXCURSION. TICKETS (from December 15 to January 31).—Return Tickets will be issued to Ports within New Zealand, at which the Com pany's Steamers call, at a reduction of 30 per cent, off the two single fares, available for return until February 23. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-atreeta. BETWEEN AUCK- J|2|||i|£k3 LAND and the THAMES. S.s. ROTO M~A~h"a N A. Time Table: From Auckland- Friday, 11 morning Saturday, 11.30 morning FromgThames— Friday, 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon COROMANOEL.' From Auckland: From Coromandel: Thursday, 11 a.m. Thursday, i p.m. Fares:—Single: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. , ffRASMK & TINNtf, agenta. *^T=§e^ STEAM TO THE THAMES <^^^^;O AND OHINEMURI. ENTERPRISE AND TK AROHA. TIM_TAB_K: From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise, "8 p.m. From Thames — Thursday, Enterprise, 3 p.m. Saturday Enterprise, 9 p.m. Return Fares: Saloon, 103.; Steerage, 7s. Goods received daily for snipment to Ohme muri, per p.s. Te Arpba. No charge for.storage Or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager, W A I U X U. ■^^^saf' T he p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— , From Onehunga: From Waiuku i Nov. Nov. 22—Friday, 3 p.m. 23—Saturday, 8 a.m. 25—Monday, 6 a.m. 25—Monday. 10 a.m. 27—Wed., 6 p.m. 27—Wed., 12 midnight 30—Saturday, 9 a.m. 30—Saturday. 2 p.m. Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Fare, ss; Return, 7s 6d. All Freights must be paid before Goods are A _ 1 i~v sr p _L Cunningham's Collecting Carts in Town Daily. Onehunga Agency at the Office of the Kauri Point Sawing and Planing Mills. Fares on Wednesdays from Waiuku, 2s. 6d return, available /or one week, to enable setlers with their produce to attend the Auckland mar. kets. M. H. ROK. «£&&?. gJ?OR RUSSELL, WANGA ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting:). Paaaengera booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGA* AI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the 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 ob- Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows I— Friday, 22nd November Wednesday, 27th November Monday, 2nd December Friday, 6th December Wednesday, 11th December Monday, 16th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McgRBQORt Manag6 r. ~7_r_r nnHE new Zealand -pP|P|fcv JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE! COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— ■ Tons. Tons. The HUBXNUI . .1054 The WAKATO ..1053 ' MAT AURA 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131- WAIMEA-... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA .1057 OTAKI '1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA. 879 WAITANGI 1161 PLAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 &AKAIA" ?! "1057 WANGANUIII3P RANGITIKI 1227 \ ' These magnificent clippers are or the .rngfles class at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciall'to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with | bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale .is most liberal. Second-class and steer acre ' accommodation is all that can be desired, an I the ships are commanded by experienced nias- The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are_ despatched 'fromLondonto each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has alwayß ships loading home- Ward from New Zealand. , m , a + Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for tne conveyance of cargo, can ba made at the Head Office, 'Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the "AUCKLAND BRANCH-^ Queen-street g~jv TO'ILLIAM ASHBY AND 4|||p||w COMPANY, *«_ii§__| LONDON, Krceive Colonial Produce for Sale, Execute ■Orders for all classes of Eerchandise, Engage heights, Se&ure Passages for relatives of Zionists, and undertake all Shipping and Insur ance Business Capt. Wm. As-by'3 long connection with the Shipping and Forwarding Frade to New Zea .laßcl, extending over a peried of 20 years, will 'nßure for intending passengejs the very best fe h o ffoS°pS^Tke gpt_nd Letters N««rove Buildings', Clarke's Place, Bishopsgate ■ Within, London, E.C. Agfifit for New Zealand-JOHN HAY, Queen street,



DTEAM TO HOT SPRINGS, ,*4§pfe_t k3 Mahusansi, Matakana V35KHmi* p':KAWAu, and Omaha. The p.s. ANNK MILBANK.—For the Hot Springs : Kvery Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi: Every Thurs day and Saturday, at 11 a.m. For Matakana: Every Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Not responsible for Parcels put on board without shipping note. For freight or passage affito^ fc _ ON> «wa* OASSENGERS' LINE OF s||§g|kv Jl packets to new zea ip™M«ffi"™ Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, ijeadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Iha undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular inte'^vals. Full parr application to L. D. NATHAN & CO. ) OWEN & GRAHAM. VAgents, CRUTCKSHANK & CO.) / raiHOS J. HARBUTT, /_ JL Wholesales Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. Ipj W a I x IT, JQL» Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREKT. Wishes to Inform the public that ho is tho only one in the Province who devotes the whole of hi 3 time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. "131 AN OS, ORGANS, AND MaK JL MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUK3N STREET, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasin , Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofJPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, c'l=.te, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. TT| E N T I S T R Y. MR. F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, Wellesley-STRke A complete set of Artificial Teeth for £5; Single Tooth, from os; Teeth Stopped from 2s 6d o KB. Teeth extracted, scaled, and regulated. C~f~E M E NT! CEMENT ! / 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parta of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders. Victoria-street IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNKKS AND-LEATHER MANUFACTURERS Importers of Saddlers' and bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hoae, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country ordera promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. rpO" BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FFUR JL SRS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c., &c, at highest market rate 3, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MaNUB-AOTURERS, Auckland. <^. TUTONT DE PIETE, T7~J|^. .m. CORNER OF !3£' DARBY -jSTREET, HAS OPENED! AND WILL LEND MONEY, IN LARGE OR SMALL SUMS, ON CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GOODS, at the Lowest Rate or Interest. Note the Address: CORNER OF DASBY-STREET. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLE AND STONJ6- MERCHANT. AND GENERAL BUILDER. [Established 186 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same side as Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Country on application. WPHILLIPPS & SON © ARE NOW LANDING 64 BALES and CASES OB1 PAPERHANG I N >G S A The T, <$? Latest Designß <>> and every dcs- -^ <^>* cription of quality. •* ONE CASE PICTURES. <& <$> New Oleographs. As> <£* NewChhomos. Aquagraphs. ■*■ New Photo Scraps, New Comic Prints &c, &c, &c. P 549 PACKAGES 549 S L PAINTER'S MATERIALS. . S m White Lead, Zinc White, Linseed E ■n. and Colza Oil. in wood and ron. Varnishes of all kinds. G Carson's Anticorrosion Paint. G L Patent Silicate Paint. L A 20 BALES SCRIM AND HESSIAN, A S s S Every description of Artists' S Requisites. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. f^ 'iS S A ~L IP Ex Late Arrivals from London Cb W X C' PACKAGES Wines, Spirits, Bottled 4000 Beer, Groceries, Musical Instru ments, Picture Frame Mouldings, Fancy Soap, Seltzogene3, Pianos, Furniture, and Sundries. EDWARD LEWIS. CUSTOM HOUSE-S T C X E N ZI E & ROSS, Have ok Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon <in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Onl*). MCKENZIE & ROSS. ifTICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on- Hand: Bioor Oatmeal Sharps wheatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &c Oats, Maize Barley. &c, crushed. \%T ILL IA M WALKER, yV . SAW MAKER, ALBERT-STREET, NEAR the Market, Auckland. Circular and all other kinds of Saws Hammered, Sharpened, Re-toothed, and Repaired, with accuracy and dispatch. TTITe and potter, Itt coachbujlders, GREY-STREET. AUCKLAND. N B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Guai and ill kinds of Hardwood,}gat lowest marketiprices, SSi^^«-,^iiJ _



TAUPIKI COAL.; Direct from the "Mine, and at current rates, from ANDERSON & CO., Mechanics' Bay. inVS E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Six City of Auckland and Faruenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doora from tho Union Bank. MURC 1 I E a Begs to inform hig Customers, and the Public of Auckland, that ho is now OPENING OUT the Largest Selection in Auckland of the following Goods, specially selected in the Home Markets :— TWKKDS: Cheviots, BannockeurNc, and West of Knsland, 0 every description, and in tho Newest Styles. FANCY COATINGS (Latest Designs), In the Moat Fashionable Shades. im d w a r d FaTr tle y, ARCHITECT, STICHBDRY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. AND J. S O P P J5 T a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And.No. 101,.Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland .__ "TyAVIGATION taught by JOHN S. _13i Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No. 16. Abercrombie-street. Terms on application^ mG~SA N D I S J_ o SURVEYOR, Hamilton', 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. ' riHANKS TANKS !! TANKS!! Jl S. PARKER Has For Sale SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, • *3~ From £2 ss. and upwards, "@8 Complete with tap ready for use. Also, A Large Stock ob1 SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &C, &.C., &C. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, YICTORIA-STRKKT EAST. Auo___nd . M R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Karth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests refjardicj? the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, eithor weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same dona by leaviat? a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisancen, City Council Office, Queen-street WW. R O B I N S O N « (Late G. Waller), WHOLESALE & RETAIL TOBACCONIST, QUEEN-S'i'KKET, AUCKLAND. Meerschaums, <?.8.D., Biiar3, Fancy and Tobacconist Wares ami Novelties, imported direct from the manufacturers. Country orders promptly attended to. " Walwr's Mixture," and other Tobaccos cut and tinned on the premises daily. TmNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS FIRST PRIZE ULTRAMAINH! AND INDIGO BLUE MANUFACTORY, HOME-SEREKT, GBEAT NORTH ROAD. Samples and Price List forwarded. LSSTABLISHED 1859.] CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombie3), Royal Fine Art Photoqeaphio (Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D."V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken nstantaneouslv. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON, (Lam: Hill & Fknton By Special —. M&MssL£> -A-Pl'P ( | ntment Excellency "*SiOst»4p6ii«g£&i_£r theGoverno Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 6i, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. fJIISHER AND CO., JD Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-Btreet, next Bank of New Zeal d, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fsr warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of r d er. Families waited on in town or snbur s. GR. M C NA B, » Wholesale a'vd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, queen-street. Shipping Supplied, ¥ Q WINNERTON AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA&L-SIREET (Next Shakes *._ke Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he a now prepared to make a Reduction . Twenty per cent oft the price ~:.' of all common work. £2T Country Orders punctually attended to. J" A^ W A L X E R, <s TIMBER MERCHANT. YARD AND SAWMILL: Freeman's Bay. ROBERT BARTLEY having taken the Management of the above YARD, would welcome his old Customers back. Having Steam Power at his disposal he has now greater facilities for meeting their require . ments. Country Orders, posted as above, punctually attended to; aDd please state if for Joiner's Work, or otherwise. Timber Delivered to Boat or Rail. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. COxs Creek, Richmond. $_, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Shsßpsklns and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture guaranteed free from aldulteraiion. PAPERHANGINGS. PAPERHANGINGS HOLLAND & BUTLER Are just opening, ex ' Lebu' and ' Famenoth' Two Large Shipments of PAPEKHANGINGSI Being the first of the New Season's Patterns. Very Great in Variety! Very (Jhaste in Deßign! Very Cheap in Price! Those building and about to renovate should call early, and so secure the first selection. 60,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture-frame and Room Moulding, at reduced prices. Large stocks of White Lead, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushware, Scrim,. Plate, Sheet, Fancy, and Stained Glass, and all Painting Materials, ssr. Glass Shades, Artists' and Wax Flower Materials. — HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture Frame Makers, &c, is£_4 1828 ANBB3O, feVICTORIA-STREET.



JAMES BUTCHER, CARTKR, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnout) reasonable. Pianoforte '^^^^^^^ Tuner to His Hlxcellencythe ■<&gSSsi*®u%32ii!!r Governor. HOBERLIN BROWN, © PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM TUNER, &c., from Broadwood's and Allison's, London. Pianofortes tuned on the equal temperament system, toned, regulated, and repaired. Orders to be left at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street; also at J. Howden's, Shortland street N.B.—Agent for the sale of Pianos, &c. AIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. X Carter's Telegraph Line of Coaches:— Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2.15 p.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 4 p.m. arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave Alexandra, on Tues day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 9.45 a.m.; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for Cam bridge ; leave Cambridge every day at lfl_o'clocli a.m. for Hamilton. AKriRS, OBSERVE !—Day Books ' specially made for the Trade. Music and Magazine, and every other kind of Bind ing. LetlgerG, Day Booksand Registers rulh; by William Leys, next Evening Star Office Wyndham-atreec imiREWOOD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! ! HOBSONT-STREET COAL AND FIREWOOD YARDS. We are now prepared to deliver our best First-cla33Long W00d....133. per ton , Cut in 810ck.... 14s. „ Cash on delivery. Also, the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at wharf rates. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., Grocers and Produce Merchants, 58. Wellesley-street. H O W D ~& W, © WATCHMAKKR AND JEWELLER, SHORTLAND-STREET. Auckland, IMPORTER OF PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS, &c. English Levek, Wai tham, and Geneva WATCHES, Gold and Silver Jewkllery, &o. N.B.—Every description of work executed with promptness and precision. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Ex Fasksioth : 250 casks X..8. and S. Cement 10,000 Countess Slates 5.0J0 Stout-bridge Kire Bricks 30 ton Gospel Oak Corrugated Iron, 6 to 9 fett 10 bales Woolpacks. PO T T El* & C 0., Durham-street West. dHJbLEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBEK \J The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. _ Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Prico List 3on application. EX UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY LIMITED MECHANIC BAY. N.B.—Town Ordera can be left at No G, In surance Buildings. A UCKLAND & ONEHUNGA BUS. A. Plowman's Time Table : . Leatv Auckland Leave Onehunga. 11 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. _ [Established 1868.] ■ft if R T. TKAFFORD, JLVIi. SURGEON DENTIST, ..„. Wakefield Street, (near Queen-street). Artificial Teeth from one to a full set. Ohildren'a Teeth carefully regulated. SH IB T S. 3 -- SAMUEL McKAIG Is now showing his Nkw Stock of COLOURED AND WHITE SHIRTS, consisting of the following Materials and Makers :—■ FLAX (Light and heavy) ZEPHYR OXFORD RINK FRENCH CAMBRIC NORTH AMERICAN. I can recommend any of the above to be well shaped, and the best patterns ever Bhown in Auckland. CLOTHING. FI beg to direct attention to this Department as it is now well-stocked with all sorts of Men's Boy's, and Youth's in medium an first-class qualities." TAILORING. This Department is managed by a first-class Cutter, and all Garments turned put in really good style, and on the shortest notice. SAMUEL McKAIG, QUEEN STREET. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17b fid per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 60 tons, p,nd 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 GfUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NBW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED) Have on Sale at their Branch Stores, LOWER QUEEN-STRffiET, AUCKLAND, AND ONEHUNGA. Dunedin-Made Woodwares -.Consisting of—a • . ; Nests Tubs, painted and varnished Buckets do Fancy Buckets, Cheeße "Vats, Churns Butter Firkins, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Turning Trusses Store Trucks, &c. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. 1 i\fh HALF-HOGSHEADS A.W.R. JLX/X/ and N. POTT MALT VINEGAR KUMMER & CO. 500 boxes Candles, Deßoubouix 24 cases Genuine Madras Curry, assorted Chutneys, consisting of Tamarinds, Bengal, Lime, Mango, Deltis Sweet, Hyderoboid, Proinn, &c. 20 3-boxes Venus Tobacco 300,000 Cigars, direct importation—all favourite orands 24 bales Corks 8 casks Sheet Zinc, 3 Rolls Sheet Lead 24 cases Tin Plates 200 bundles Fencing Wire 3 crates Waggon Covers, 12 x 10 to 24 x 30 75 cases Window Glass. KUMMER & CO. 30 qr.-casks Burgound Brandy . 25 „ Goutier Brandy 5 ~ Bruchount and Co. Brandy 10 „ Risnhort Brandy 15 „ Macky, Scott, and Co. Whisky ' 1000 or more cases Choice Brandies. KUMMER & CO. mO BLACKSMITHS AND OTHERS. GREY RIVER COAL. Arrived, Ex "Amaranth," a cargo of GREY RIVER COAL, superior ifor Blacksmith work, at the vessel's side, or delivered in lots to suit purchasers. . P. CLARK, Wharf, : Onehunga. Onehunga,November4,lß7B. ;.; ,



A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO £3l operative building and ! investment society. OFB-ICIE—93. QUKBN-STRKKT. IjOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every ! £100 borrowed:— 1 Repayments extend- Po - wont Total amount ing over Fer WeeK< Repayable. . s. d. & B. d. 4yearß 12 6 ISO 0 0 6 years 3 2 I*3 9 2 8 years ...... 7 8 156 7 8 lOyearß fit 3 162 IS 8 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at tha rate of 5 per cent, per annum. __ JOHN BATGKR, Hefirntary. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Hlgh.-at.reet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.-- F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-streot. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tha usual ratea of interns.— W. H. Cen noU, Vulcan Lane. .. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. nest tbe Post-office. ifc/SONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE iJvJL of! First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Tulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND or first-class free • hold security, at low rates of Interest.— R, C. DYER, Shortland-streer,. ONEY TO LEND in large or small Htims i-ic c, moderate rats of. Interest.— Twokson itrd Rnsgell. Solicitors. Z'IiiAZING for Horses, Otara Grove \JC Farm East, Tamaki (late Loverock's). Eighteenpenee a week.—J. Murray. M. LENNOX a Estate Agent and Valuator, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. J?l f\ AA A TO SO TO LEND on good 3& -S- \J, \J\J\J securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. RKMUERA— A good Suburban Residence, j with 8^ acres of freehold in this choice district. Price, £Sso.— J. M. Lennox; Estate a«ent, Auck;and. KYBKR PASS ROAD.—A fine Suburban Section, contains about two acres, with large frontage to the main road, near to the Brewery.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. WAIKATO— Farm of 329 acres. About 1000 acres adi oining can be bought if required. —J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PnE n— TWO HOUSES, in Baker-street, City. SJ^jOV i> wo working men wishing to buy these houses can have them upon very easy terms.—J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. -Pi QOA— A FINE ESTATE, only 7 miles 3JIO\J\J from the City, part of which is vol canic. There are 103 acres, mostly either under cultivation or in grass; a good House. A large portion of the money can remain on the pro perty.—J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent. nnn(\—A DESIRABLE HOMESTEAD, ten dj£J\J m ji e3 from Auckland. There are 14 acres; comfortable House, stabling, coach house, orchard. &c. Terms easy.—J. M.Lennox. WAKEFIICI.D-STREET.— Shop and Dwel ling-hou•■ with large freehold allotment. Price, £525.—J M. Lennox, Estate agent. WELLING lON-STREET (a Bargain).—A Fine Corner Section, with Shop and two Dwelling-honfe This fine property is situated at the corner of Hobson and Wellington-street. Price, £700.—J M, Lennox, Estate agent. FOR SALE (a Bargain).—A. Large Family Residence in Franklyn Road, freehold allotment 35 x DO. The resilience cost £550 to build, find is quite new. Price, £125.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. GREY -STREET. — Two Shops and three Dwelling-houses for sale, in the best part of the street.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. WAKEFIKLD-STREItT.— A Shop adioining Mr. Hobbs's, with freehold allotment. Price, £350.— J. M. Lennox. Estate agent. /?rnh—COTTAGE in Domain-street (lease 3JIVKJ uol(i ), p r i C c, £100.— J. M. Lennox. MANGARE (a bargain).-130 acre Farm, with out house, 5 miles from the railway station. Price, £8103 per acre.—J. M. Lennox. A(\(\(\ ACRE FARM, flr3t-class land, good I±\J\J\J Family Residence, and improvements. Some of the finest land in the country.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WELLINGTON-STREET (a bargain)— Two detached Houses, with large freehold allotment. Price, £250 the two.—J. M. Lennox. WAIKATO— A First-class Farm of 479 acres; 195 acres of land is subdivided and laid down in good grasses. There is a Family Resi denco containing ten apartments, also barn, stabling, cowsheds. This fine estate is only 3J miles from the proposed Te Awamutu Railway Station.—J. M. Lennox. Estate agent. qn7f ACRES Mixed Bush and Fern, sea O-alO frontage, a little rough grass; a bar gain. Price, 7s per acre.—J. M. Lennox. 9A A ACRE Farm in the Waikato, a few miles AKJ'ii f rom a Railway Station, mostly improved; also, House. Price, £6 103 per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent. Q YMONDS-STREET.—For Sale, two attached k3 Houses, with freehold allotment, in a good position. Price, £260. Terms very easy.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. TO Investors and Others.—Two substantially built Residences in Vincent-street, with large freehold allotment. The houses are let for 34b per week, and are in excellent condition.—J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent. HOBSON - STREET. — A First-class Brick Family Residence in this rising street, with freehold allotment. Price, £800.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ■\7ZLLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven- T roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment haying 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland, J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. jHALVANIZED CORRUGATED I R O N. 20 Tons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 feet lengths, 26 guage Davies' Orb and Blackwall Co.'s brands. : FOR SALE BY :, W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYND HA M TREET, LA N D IN G EX GLENLORA[: 160 BOXES ELEMS RAISINS. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcau Lane. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM J_ PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway StatiGn, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. „ 50a. Steam (screen od) ... ... ~ 40s. Slack .. _■ 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 pc 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, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If reauired 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 following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— - . Mines to — Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura _ 38/4 Mercer ... „ 18/4 Papatoitoi „ 44/2 Tuakau.. ... 25/ Otahuhu „ 46/1 Pukekohe ... 29/2 Onehunga „ 49/2 Dmry ..■«.. - 36/10 . Auckland _ 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for he Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, ; Secretary. Fort-etreet, Auckland. . rt June 9, 1877. ■■.;■■ ,



H. H. A BBOTT- , FORMERLY OF THE " WAITEMATA," And more recently of the "CITY CLUB HOTE L,'M Has much pleasure in announcing that he has purchased and taken possession of the UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Corner of QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS, ' AUCKLAND. miUS SPLENDID HOUSE will be JL found replete with every modern comfort and convenience for visitors, and at the present time is in all respects the MOST LUXURIANTLY FURNISHED and ELABORATELY APPOINTED HOTEL in the Colony of New Zealand. In order, how ever, to keep advancing with the times, the Proprietor has determined to spare no trouble or expense to enhance ■ alike his own reputation and the already well-earned fame of the UjjfJ[TEJp SERVICE, hence it is his intention to immediately make EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, which will include— MAGNIFICENT BILLIARD ROOM, SELECT BAR SALOON UP-STAIRS, CLUB, COFFEE, READING, and DRAWING-ROOMS. TJl?.sg;3.ll£?J^o.mPfet£ft'.w^ render_the UNITED t _ SERVICJB the Hotel i^ar excellence, of the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. VST BILLIARDS. 15a MR. ABBOTT begs to inform the lovers of the " Board of Green Cloth" that he has RETAINED THE VERY EXCELLENT TABLE purchased and personally selected by him during his late visit to England from the world renowned manufactory of MESSRS. THURSTON & CO. WHOLESALE FAMILY AND BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. A special feature will be made of this depart ment. Mr. Abbott has had TWENTY - THREE YEARS' COLONIAL EXPERIENCE in the Wine and Spirit Trade, which should offer a substantial guarantee that the require ments of the public will be carefully and faith fully attended to. The Proprietor would respectfully call atten tion to the UNSURPASSED STOCK of WINES and SPIRITS now on hand, including the following:— BRANDY— Hennessy's. Marten's, De Laage Fils (four star). Hennessy's (three star), Bisquit De Bouche and De Laage flasks WHISKEY— Kinahan's LL, Dunville's, Scotch—of the best brands and blends RUM— Red Heart, White Jamaica, Lowndes', Pine Apple, Rum and Shrub GIN- Henke's stone and white glass, London Unsweetened, W Tolfe's Schnapps WINES- Old Tawny Port, vintage 1851, specially recommended to invalids by medical gentleman ; Amontillado Sherry, &c.; Australian, all kinds CLARET— Margaux, Chateau Pomys, Tod Heatleys, St. Emilion, St. Julien, &c. MOSELLE— Deinhard's Sparkling HOCK— Deinhard's Still CHAMPAGNE— De Lossy, Roderer's, Moet and Chandon's, Cliquot, Seckback's Imperial, &c, &C.J BURGUNDY— Nuits, C. Polack SAUTERNES, very choice, F. Desbonne Vermouth—Noilly Pratt and Co. Absinthe. CYDER and PERRY, in bottle and wood, rea Devonshire LIQUEURS— Curacoa, Aya Pana, Kumnel, Maraschino BITTERS in variety POCKET FLASKS— Rum, Gin, Wines, Tea ALE and PORTER of the best brands ENGLISH ALE always on draught LATEST NOVELTIES— La Maladetta, Fleur de Alps, Orange, Cherry and Ginger Brandy, and a very small stock of OLYMPIC NECTAR. BS- HENNESSY'S CASE BRANDY, ss. *®& And all other quotations equally.low. COUNTRY ORDERS, accompanied with Post Office Order punctually attended to. Assorted Cases of Wines, Ales, and Spirits at wholesale prices. N.B.—The many Mends of JOHN HANDLEY, for seven years Cellarman with Mr. Hancock, will be pleased to learn that Mr. Abbott has retained his services. . . SPECIAL SPORTING NOTICE. " Ail matters connected with the sporting busi ness for so many years under Mr. Abbott's direction, will in future be transacted with the same_promptitude, regularity, and attention at THE UNITED SERVICE. MR. ABBOTT, -in conclusion, ventures to hope that in his new house he wfl be favoured with the same kind and liberal support he has for so many years received from the public of Auckland and the travelling community, and which it will ever be his constant study and pleasurable duty to deserve and retain. H. N". ABBOTT, UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, AUCKLAND ■ X|ANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital .. .. ■ ■■■•-. £1,000,000 Reserve Fund 450,000 Thi3 Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terms to be ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T. H. IVEY, Manager S"~~OUTH BRIT IS H INSURAN GE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings, of every description, and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessel?, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes enerally Insured to and from London, the' Colouies, America, China, Mauritius, ths Islands, &c. Lowkst Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager rpHE HAYMAKKE T JL 105, QUEEN-STREET. CLOVER AND^^feASS SEEDS. For Sale, of theSKCßest Quality, AS FOIfSCWEp— White Clover '■SteHJfClover Cowgrass Jtlskye Lucerne , Rape ■ Timothy Trefoil Cocksfoot Otago Ryegrass Poverty Bay Ryegrass Pukekohe Ryegrass Italian Ryegrass Kentucky Blue Grass Red Top Ratstail Crested Dogstail Meadow Foxtail Meadow, Sheep, and other Fescnes, &c. Also, BONEDUST, Hnch. i-inch, and Sydney and American BONEFLOUR, GUANO, &c. PRESSED MEADOW and OATEN-HAY. FENCING WIRE , , HcDougall's SHEEP DIP. H ALFRED BUCKLAND. |_>ONES 1 .BONES BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at tha Free man's Bay Bone Mills, ai>d at No. 101, Lower , tluesE-atreet by . ...." ,'""■. .-, :■, •",



m H E A T R E R ° J T AL* 1 Proprietor and Manager..R. J. DpLipe. Stage Manager..._.. gefi g^ J'B" S«*le MR. AN^fiSi.^S^Bll^^™'* To-Uifflit X -To-Wißhtl (In consequence o? its Great Success), THK LO3HINVAK OF THE SIERRAS! Rube Redmond Mb. GEOP G-K D ABRBLL. Helen Crawford.. ..Mrs. G^ORGB DARaB-LL And A CAPITAL MATOH! To-morrow-Shakespeares Renowned Comedy, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! Prices of Admission :—Dross Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Box plan at Upton & Co. s. NOTlCE.—Wanted, a few respectable Young Men for Supernumeraries.—Apply at the Mage door. Tenders. Q _. "TfcTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STORES. Commissioner of Railways' Office. Christehurcb. October 30,1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 27thNov. 1878. for the Supply and Delivery of Stores for New Zealand Kaiiways (Middle Island), from the Ist January to the 31st December. 1579, at Nelson. Christchurch, Dimedin, and Inver- Tenders to bs addressed to the Commissioner of Railways Office. Christchurch, and to be marked out3ide, "Tender for Stores." ~ .; ■■■ SDecifications can be seen, and Forms of Tender obtained, at the Railway Managers Office, at Auckland. Nelson, Chrisfehuich, D"nedin, and Invercargill. The lowest or any lender will not necessarily be accepted. CONYKRS. Commissioner for Railways \TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COALS. Commissioners for Railways' Office, Christchureh, October 30,1875. : Written Tenders will be received at this Office, up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 27th November, 1878, for the Supply or Delivery of Coal or coke' from the Ist January to Slet December, 1579.. Tendersto be addressed to the Commissioner for Railways, Christchurcb, end marked out side,'' Tender for Coal." . ' Specifications can be sern, and forms obtained, at the Offices of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson. Picton, West tiort, and Greymouth ; find of the Locomotive Engineers at Christchurch, Dunedin, and inver cargill. • The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. W M. CONYERS, ■ Comnoisnoner for Railways. iT£W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STORES. • ■ ..'■ Commissioner of Railways' Office... ■(North Islsnd.) • Wellington, sth November, IS7Bv Written Tenders will be received at this office until Noon on MONDAY, the 25th November, 1878, for the Supply and Delivery of Stores to the Railways at Auckland and Wellington, from the Ist January 10 the 31at December 1879. They must be addressed to the tton. the Minister for Public WorKs, and marked outside "Tender for the Supply arid Delivery of Stores." Specifi cations and forms of tender can be seen at th^ offices of Railway Managers at Auckland, Wel lington, Christchiirch, and Dunedin. Each tender must be made on the printed form, and must be accompanied by a price list and a cheque marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, which must be made payable to the Receiver-GeneralV Deposit Account, Welling ton, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will nofnecessarily be accepted. By command. JOKNLAWSON, Commissioner of Railways, Northlsland.__ TKTEW'ZLEAAND RAILWAYS. COAL OR COKE. Commissioner of Railways" Office, i Wellington, sth November, 1878. • Written Tenders will be received at this office until Noon on MONDAY, the 25th November, 1878, for the supply of Coal or Coke to the Railways at Auckland, ' Napier,. Wellington, Foxton, Wanganui, and New Plymouth, from, Ist January to 31st December, 1879. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." [specification and forms of tender can be seen at the officesof Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form, are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a ' cheque specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. ■ The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command, JOHN LAWSON, Commissioner of Railways, North Island. .4 UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Ik. : : tenders for scoria ash and . ■ ;•;■;;; fascines. Harbour Board Office. Auckland, 20th November, 1878. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at noon,. ' for Supply of Scoria Ash and Fascines, in terms of specification to be seen at the Engineer's office. The lowest. or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, " Tender for Scoria Ash or Fascines." J. T. BOYLAN, •" o Chairman. CITY OF - A UCK'LAN D, . ■ ■ '•:.- — IMPROVEMENTS IN LOWER HOBSON-STREET AND PART OF DURHAM AND WY»D HAM-STKEETS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 22nd inst., for Works as above, in terms of specifications and condi tions to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. The Council. do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. ■ ■ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, November 15,1875, TO BUILDERS. --*■ Tenders are required for the Erection of a Brick Building in Gisborne, Poverty Bay. ' Plans and specification to be seen at Messrs. Wm. McArthur and Co.'s, where tenders will be received up to noon of November 30,1878. WM. ADAIR. ELLERSLIE HOTEL AND GARDENS. A FAVOURABLE OPPORTUNITY FOE A PUSHING MAN. Tenders are invited for Leasing (for a term of three or five years) Bllershe Hotel and Public Gardens, including Orchard planted with 1,200 Frnit Trees, most of which are in full-bearing, and include Apple, Pear, Peach, Cherry, Plum, Apricot, &c. For full particulars and terms (which are un usually favourable and easy to the Lessee), apply to • ■■•:,: \.= ~ ci ..:-.. ■■■/■ WM.AITKIN, _ ■ ■- Land Agent; Or, the Proprietor, RQBBRT GRABaM. T ° B v l L p E Rs- Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, November 28th, for the Direction of a Villa Residence in Symonds-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Stichbury's Buildings, EDWARD BAJEKTLEY, , Architect. TZ" ARANG AHA P E HIGHWAY J\. DISTRICT BOARD. '< Tenders will be received up to 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst., at the office of the Board (Mr T. Hayes), York-street, for works in the above District. ; : , Plans, &0., at the office of Mr. J. Boylan, C.E.,. 74, Queen-street.