The Evening Star.

Vol. Vill. —JMo. /v,ttOX.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



EGUL Alt MONTHLY 5. UJ STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^Betweex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may bo expected here again about the 25th of January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 28. 1877. Ytnion steamship company U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—January, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Tap.axakt. Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. TARANAKI. Tuesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 9.25 a.m. FOR~t"AU"R AN GA, POVERTY BA V, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTBLTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qdeen oTiffiET WhARE. Taupo . .. Thursday, 10th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Friday, 25th, — Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOP. NAPIER, WELLINGTON^ LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Bth, 6p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, Sth, 5 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 14th, sp.m. — Hvwea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — S3&- Cargo must ho alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January. RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th KRsoN & MACFARLANE> Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ~kTT Q3TEAM TO SYDNEY. *dffiwl?W tv e~lTd ay, The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY, Sth January, at 6 p.m. - HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. <s5>W 13ARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIVERHEAD. Thep.s. c!ty QF CORKj will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to ' Riverhead and back, at Single Fa-res of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. & aSk*^ 171 iR THE HOT SPRINGS^ *£S§§§s>: IT MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail ac under:— AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Jlonday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahdrangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at II o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday Mid Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. MATAKANA, KAWAU, and OMAHA. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. ■Weather and. other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut a shipping note. For freight or passage SON^ .^^^TTDT'XCURSION to WAIW ERA jS%ggg^ tTi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return^ickets, 10s. & gQN # ©CT^S^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~g£||g|fe»- £3 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA WHAKAHARA. TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday and Friday .nominees tide. « T tt v• «™ Passeneer* cave Auckland, per LlLx, on Mondays .u:d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo or Mondays a^Fridays^ & Red Office. Wharf. <*£kS^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARaT The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :- For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kalwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. _ For Port Albert direct, every Thursday mora ng"s tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. „.„„ . 42T This Service commences on MONDAY, thMay ' J. CASEY fc SON. ssa***^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as d dcr * ' From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemiui-8 p.m. S.s. Gemini- & XHOR RUSSELL, WANGA -Ip§|||g,-t? ROA, AND MANGONUI. 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. N o cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.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:— ga Friday. 11th January Wednesday. 16th January Monday. 21st January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. McGRBGOR. Manager. ,3P^-StEAM 10 THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 33. 6d. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh— Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames— Lalla Rookh— Thursday, 1 p.m. From Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon For Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for good? or parcels put on board without a shippingiiote. J. EDWARDS, Agent.



*£&fef^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jllll^rO LAND AND THE THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Timk Table. From Auckland — Tuesday, Rotomahana. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Wednesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Saturday, Rotomanana, 6.30 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Wednesday. Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 11 ajn. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18, 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other c™™^ c£ ss^£™ s Ascents. 1 , / TSMfe^iO ° R W A I U X U. Thep.s. OKEGON Will leavetfor Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Jan. Jan. 9_Wednesday, 8 a.m. B—Wed,, 12 noon 12—Saturday,"10 a.m. 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. 4-- Monday, 12 noon 14—Monday. 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-milla-- Tuesdays, at S a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Return. ss. Weather and other circumstances permittn.;? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbm.B Auction Mfirr will be attended to Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. HUn*. *3^s^ ~sJ* O R WAIUKU. -^^Hlf The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for A raiuku as follows: — Frow Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 10—Thursday, 9 a.m. 10—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. ■ For M*nukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Fridays, a-C 8 a.m. R-dueud Fares per s.s. Tarn 9 Simmer to Waiuku -uid back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union SS. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will mcci *7ith prompt, dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunßaor Newmarket. QTEAM TO THE WADE jS^gg* k5 AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, Bth, 7 a.m. Wed., 9th, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10th, 8 a.m. Friday, 11th, 11 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, is.; Cargo, 103. For freight or passage affito^ & gQNj "gSbisK TppOß LONDON DIRECT. J3j|gl§||ir The magnificent Iron Clipper ShiP 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 CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ~^~^T TCTOR LONDON DIRECT. gffiifei&iffiaa The flne A1 clipper MAY 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can he arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D- NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWPJN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Cu.J and Co. J3**J?* S7* O R HOKIANGA A^^%s. Jj DIRECT. Jllllllg^' The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail as above on WEDNE S DAY next, the 9th inst. For freight or passage apply on hoard. Or, to M. NICCOL. agent. "O Y~SFE~C"i A L APPOINTMENT. < S\*& SfI»,KT ">v M * « /^~^% g I H 0 (3U AUCILAKJ). )£} sj h pa g >^y h > o H mXD'E" ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Gooda Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates. M~EITBY C~H RIST MA S. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply op 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, 74d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins. 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & CO.'S s[ew Season's Teas Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/G per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 $ lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROC Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUE -STREET, AUCKLAND. Bi anch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short lan '^YEN-STREET, Grahamstown R~. TT TRAF* OR r, SURGEON WAKEFIELD DENTIST, (nfffSSlL STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtlflola) T<v»fch /from Onp to a Full Set* f\ N SALE Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. BLUE POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, (NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL.) THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY, COMBINED WITH ECONOMY.



PAUL AND SCHENK, House and Ship Plumbers, Gasfltters. Copper, Tin, and Zinc-workers, &c, Albeit street, opposite Temperance Hall, beg- leave to acquaint the public of Auckland and suburbs that they have started business as above, and having had thorough practical experience in the above business, hope to have a share of public patron age. R. Paul was for a number of yeare Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's Ship Yard, New castle-on-Tyne. P. & S. are also Licensed Plumbers for the Auckland Waterworks. Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, c HOUSE axd SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer op Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all otheb Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH-PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. CH A S. L A V ER, BUILDER AND CONTR \OTOR, Kybee Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. GrUTHRIE & IiABNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORK, 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, &c. ffIST Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. ~S ° 1 L c Ei 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 has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work iv tin artistic style. VV. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in aiy 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-strect East. N.B.—No connection wiih. any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater iv Auckland. W. EDGAR. L E A R I jN t G LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUK COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT. MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 30 COSTUMES, from 5 6. Bought Job. D. McPHEESON, X A RANG AIIA P E ROA D, _ o Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. S3T Shipping Supplied. "SH TTTAMILTON 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, HAM.ILTON. WA. WATERMAN beg & to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that ho has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bid rooms, and settlers and country visitors- o Auckland will find every comfort. Meals \ al hours. _^. RCH HILL BRICK AXD POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. to builders and others To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced the price of their Well-burned Bricks to a very low figure; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, equally cheap. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZE WARE.—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 above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to ; or on the premises. Tl G I L L M AN, o CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his 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 his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future he 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 -1 ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. T" O U RIS 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. R. SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site. VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. &c. "OAR NELL. ' NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. 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 and Well-assorted Stock of NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus . catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars from 4Jd. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, i Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, i Manakau Road. Parnell. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101 Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.



Boots i Boots i < Boots ii i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemer/s, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _^d3Ba£3 Children's e§Sßaor made to order. 15®, Note the Address— D. N. C A R T E R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUE E N - S T R E E T. "OHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfrikd 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 RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT .victoria-street east, Auckland. The Pre -rietor begs to inform all former patrons th <.t this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN. New an!, substantial Premises have teen erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Siting and Bedrooms, which will be found furni ihcd with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A j-'ree Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to ;onvey Passengers and Luggage to the above louse. CHARLES VEITH. ■\T E "W" S U M M E R GOOD S. ±S J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Fake-*otii,' EIGHT CASKS )( Thesa Goods NKW SUiiMKR MILLINERY )( arc very NEW SU.V-MKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold Ho is also showing the Best )(■ Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(—~sc— 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 Wbab) Have also just been opened. October 20, 1877. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (SVARKAXT£D),£t each, DIRECT FROM thk United States of America. ,f. h. lewisson. ' Queen-street. mo MERCHANTS AND STOKE JL KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Eon-lions, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., i*o» L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-strekt, (Opposite the Market). "VVhangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. cutting 140,000 weekly Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. Christmas & Njsw Year's presents. UP™ 500 "PkTtures ToS ct 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 PKR CENT. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paperhanginos, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS 05 & 97. QUEEN-STRKKT. Auckland. December 6, 1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in thelWai 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, Jfour loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. TV TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND PB'J T DEPOT, HAMI TON, WEST, Waikato. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor Late of the Nil Desperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Winks and Spirits op the Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on 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..



ELLIN G' OFF. James Ah Kew and Co. beg to inform theii friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and wil 1. 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. ARN OOK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Ofßce .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bsriven.S Bones purchased "from £5 to £6 per ton. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ( ~ £^i *J%^&l£) Appointme Excellency<!^^<^^«^^^&^fthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and ConteEta Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowksv Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, ' Manager. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils* Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate- Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and careful! packed.—9s & 37. QUEEN-STREET. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, f"1 ' ?*' HOUSE, SHIP, M AND W H GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER « ~ &i Estimates furnished, and experienced y Workmen sent to all parts of the y Province. H H W J.H. requests attention of Builders and «^ others to his New Glazing TarilE, & CC O . C J. HENDERSON. ' ' 3, WYNDHAM-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROM7UE'3) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES,- Opposite Union Batik, Queen-street, Auckland, First-clas3 Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken in Btantaneouw ly^ F" r e"s~h sifFp m ents' 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S E L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STREET, £2, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, npo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL KR3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers oi HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rateSj in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and iru mediate ca3h remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturer;!, Auckland. XR ELA N D BEOTHE RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Ceuntr •" orders promptly executed. Good^ shipped to all the Colonies. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvKRsiTY ov New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Sth February. 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. JACKSON'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. is m v c it Z 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 oi 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 are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further H^c^^g^^^ * SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. ■OONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Master—H. T. Pycrof t. Singing—Mr. M. Swallow Drawing—Mr. K. Watkins. French—Mr. F. Peltzer. Drill—Mr. W. Scott. Terms: Senior School .. .. £2 2 0 per quarter Junior School .. .. 1 10 0 „ (Paid in advance). These terms include Singing, Drawing, Drill, and French, for such of the Pupils as are suffi ciently advanced in English. The Senior School is intended for (1) those going direct to an office or profession in the city, and (2) those going into the Civil Service, the law, &c. THE SCHOOL WILL OPEN At All Saints' School-room, on Monday, 21e January, 1878, at 9.30 a.m. $®. Omnibuses pass the School every quarter of an hour. Estate and ommission agent g T R. RANDERSON, & g O • —2— 8 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, Q "^ Gold Mining Shares, g Cs Freehold, and other Property, £ § Bought and Sold on § g Commission. " MORTGAGESr~LOANS. &C, <l .r arranged. £ h No Charge to Lender. d « —2i— % ' § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o m Auckland. P_ land and Investment Agent.



HA SH T O Nm& BON, a HOUSE. LAND. AND ESTATE r AGENTS, 1 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. ) FOR SALE. t TO BE LET OR SOLD, a Corner Allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe fc District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house, General Store, Butcher's Shop, Out-buildings, &c, suitable for doing a large , trade, and four acres of good grass. The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and 4-rail fence. ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. GRAFTONROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah 3 Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca be sold cheap. ; HEPBURN-STREKT.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Veraildah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every oonvenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alber:-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. : GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah ' Cottaße, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, « with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per , calendar month. i NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beacu; Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMONDS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. ! NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family , J Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NEWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot ■ tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and . rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, 3 House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. i JOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAkD, j 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, C TTAGES, ) And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and i Suburbs. ' All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI » KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Bookins of Passengers.S TG. S A N D E S, © SURVEYOR, Waikato. 1 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. AIKATO SL/OAL <L>OMPANY. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLA V T OgN • Is prepared to sunply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior L Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 0 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, f 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. Al KA T O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST " HOUSKHQLD 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 125.6 d. 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. LAURLE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ISH EP^ AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants far ' warded to all part 3of the colony upon receipt of j order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. C [Established 1865.] 1 W.M. offers for public selection a New and i First-class Stock of Ladies' and Genta' 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 Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &C, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. I . tfST Gooda forwarded to £any part of the . oun try. i apHEAP TOMBSTONES. - CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., r MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, LOKNE-STREET, AUCKLAN)' Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. > ————————————-^——————— OATS! f\ A T S! ■ ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. ON SALE, Ex Late Arrivals flour, in Sacks [ FLOUR, in 100's and 50's \ SHARPS BRAN PEARL BARLEY OATMEAL c OATS BACON AND HAMS LARD. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street axd Vulcan Lane, Formerly Messrs. Low and Motion's Store. itrOTICE OF REMOVAL.—Mr. Mac. _131 kechnie, Solicitor, has Removed his Offices to the Premises in Shortland-street, now occupied by Walter James Hill, Esq., Solicitor.



Theatre chM^jk^p Royal. Proprietor .. ■"SfcSfcj^sSsswi&JJr R. J. DkLias TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF OUR NEW PROGRAMME! LAST T W"6 N IGHTS! Of She Popular XJ.S. MINSTRELS! U.S. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. CSS. COME AND SEE THIS GREAT BILL. Everyday Occurences! Hudson & Holly's Plantation Pastimes ! The Wandering Minstrels! Campbell's Descriptive Scena! Rockefeller and his Barrio ! C. Holly in his Album of Songs and Dances I Scenes at the Dispensary! Vocal Duet! And the Laughable Sketch, " The Coming Man." Another Grand Change To-morrow, and Last Appearance of the Uornnany. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s 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 Dire ctor of Amusements. AL B E X T HALL, DARBY-STREET. ME. CHARLES BRIGHT, THE POPULAR LECTURER, Will arrive by the Mail Steamer Australia, and will give Three Lectures in Auckland, Previous to his Departure for Dunedin. where he is engaged for twelve months. The first will be on WEDNESDAY, the 9th instant, in the above Hall. Subject: "DEATH AND THE AFTER LIFE IN THE LIGHT OF NATURE." Tickets, 2/ and 1/. may be had from Samuel Coombes, Wayte (Bookseller), Hopkins (Che mist), J. and T. Mason, and W. J. Offer. Doors open at 7.30; Lecture at 8 o'clock. TmLECTION OF COUNCILLOR Auckland. 21th December, 1877. To JOHN GREY, ESQ., Eden Crescent, D ":ak Sir.—We, the undersigned ratepaye of me City of Auckland, respectfully reque that you will allow yourself to be paced nomination, at the ensuing election, to represent the interests of the citizf-ns in the Borough Council; and we pledge ourserselve3 to give you our vote and interest. Yours respectfully, J. Smith Thomas Cole Geo. Cruickshank K. G. Schwartze Thomas Tnrrell John F. Saunders George Hulme A. W. Williams Thomas Minetti Chas. Brookes Joseph Stacey George Wright G. Bowrlng W. J. Yandle Pobertßrewin Holland & Co. Owen Humphrey Alfred liidd R. J. Davidson G. Scaly F. Combes J. Lewis Alfred Smart Thos. Gee Keane & Jenkinson W. Potter James P. King Alfred Aley John Sceats Henry Cucksey David Hamilton Wm. Moremeni George Akers T. Barnett Henry Kean John Dickey J. Hancock. npO Messrs. Cruickshank, Miller & Co., JL J. Smith, T. Cole, J. Saunders, H. Kean, Keane & Jenkinson, Owen Humphrey. F. Combes, R. Davidson, J. Hancock, J. Dickey, and other Gentlemen signing the requisition, asking me to be placed in Nomination at the ensuing Election, rendered vacant through the election of Henry Brett, Esq., as Mayor, I beg to say that I shall be happy to place my service at the disposal of the citizens; and, it elected, will endeavour to perform the duties pertaining to the office to the best of mv abilities. I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, _ JOHN GREY. CITYf CO UN CIL ELEUTION~ TO TEE BURGESES3 OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l bear leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Elec tion. Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the city. I am, your obedient Servant, WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, -tth January, 1878. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869. J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and iNDEFEASiBr.E Lif Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free Lifk Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to WM. TRIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. I^TATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JLI INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £50,000. Re-Insurance Fund.... £20,000. Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt andLibkral Settlement of Claims. HENRif E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Vuckland Branch. ESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. ' F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF I*XEW "piRUITS & XpANCY A RTICLES Suitable for thh Season ! A nice assortment of Crystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Fruits in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Figs, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jelly, Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Dest kinds: Dessert. Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS, as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and opened out. L»UTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS~CANDLES, And other Fancy Articles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Patea of Hare, Lark, Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. FTTEWIN & "OROTHER, » XX X> FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rr\ POT. QUEEN-STREET, the opposite J. Corner to the United Service Hotui. . And at Gbahamstown and Shorthand.