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AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



I \JL» Jt_C__. i \J. w,jlw. •iwfe3s*^XilOß SYDNEY AND MEL- Jilfei 1 BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. She is due here on the 3rd proximo, and will leave for the above ports on or about WED NESDAY, 6th February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 15, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALANDS(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM MANUKAU. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, JNA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ufitEET wharf. Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, 3p.m. — Ha we a .. Friday, 25th, — • Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — sar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within the Colony: available till 23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. W A I U X U" "*Ss^^^ > The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: an. Jan. 6—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 17—Thursday, 10 a.m. 9—Saturday, 7-45 a.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaee of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «3gjg|^lf^ OR WAIUKU. -"^aS**®^1 The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. IC—Wed., i p.m. 17—Thursday, 8 a.m. 19—Saturday, 7 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. For IVlanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet witii promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ,ga^^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ||f______£ k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Tuesday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti. 12 midnight. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any •of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 3 Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on •board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. wJafe,. QTEAM TO AND FROM ,J|||§|g;kJ RIVjfIRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under: — From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. «i?&^^ CITEAMONTHEKAIPARA ,2^^^ O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fc SON, Red Office, Wharf. to WAIWERA 3J^^Jl^ (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 Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON! TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. i^^^P^^^^ The magnificent Iron Clipper fly*T'T'i'iSilßijSrifflM t r~tr^T-T t^t in?^l m^~' XjUvjjuL I'JjrjJ^-i-, 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. Kor freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED), Agents. "357^7" TfiOß LONDON DIRECT. The line Al Clipper Ship M™fft™M MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchkll, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. e^gl^^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— JFor Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Maugatoroto Rivevs, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning's tide, reiurning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON.



,s^^^-pACIFIC MAIL STEAM '^SI3_-g^ J~ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about TUESDAY the 22nd January. 1878. carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Atrents, Auckland. ~K A_ CJTEAM FROM SYDNEY I»ii^ TO LONDON. The Al Steamship CITY OF SANTIAGO, 1296 tons register, 1500 horse-power effective, J. W. B. Darke, R.N.R., Commander, will leave Sydney on or about SATURDAY, 2nd February. For all information, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. January 9.1877. •tfSfcet-^ THOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ll|a£g_l SD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 'Ss^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight orjpassage applyto^ & gQy _ IjIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ig^^^JJ 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. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARUYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday. 10th 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. McGßEGOß.Manager. ~js*haT T£ ARQ U E 'ABBEY _O HOLME,'©LONDON. _$fiM t!grZi Consignees are requested to ■mlr^W'iV f'J-JJ p asß entries and obtain delivery orders, from the undersigned, for their Goods i without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the Vessel will be passed at 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 12th January, 1878. WAIKATO fPOAL jMOMPANY. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAYTON Is prepared to supply Newmarket, Remuera, and Epsom, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards Railway Station. 5 tons. 20a 1 ton, or more, 6 tons, or more, per ton 203 per ton Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton Cwts, 1/3 perewt SS, Orders by Post, or otherwise, piomptly attended to. F.G.C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction, W~AI KA T O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows: — 5 tons, and Tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntiy, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, . Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. 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 Lowe3t Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order; —Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. Sec, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. B2W Goods forwarded to any part' of the country. GrUTHRIE & JjARNACH'S NE °VZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knavet, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. «^" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager /^ HE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. OEIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auddand. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house* .....„._«... .«_*.'":». CHARLES VEITH.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRKTCT. A FEW DOORS AMOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Wai-ranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. ; /"i"~L~E~A RING LINE. ; \J 350 Ladies' Costumes Braided Pique Costumes Braided Linen Costumes Print, Muslin, and Cambric Costumes 1 100 Girls do., do., do. Galatea Suits 300 Ladies' Linen Skirts, 3/6 Costmes, from 5/6 BOUGHT JOB. D. M c P~H~E R S O N, Ear angahape Road, QITFA'LET^T COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-hght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. 1 N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST "EET. "TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING til 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. I S H E R AND CO., 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. Cornea 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 A. WATERMAN beg* 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 upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals aS all hours. Q E L L I N G OFF! 1^ 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 Kancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shadea, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper tnan any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oifPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic f^lass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clocti and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUE tCN-STKttHT. CLARKE BROTHER S, (Late Crombies), Royal Fixe Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union iiank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Ch'ldren's Portraits taken instantaneously. TKT E W SUM MEE GOODS. J. M. McL ACHL AN, 218, QUEEN bTREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' Eight Cases ") T} QnnrU are Vrm New Summer Millinery ( will ht New Summer Drapery f s^mCheav New Summer Hosiery) buM bheap- He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. The3e Goods were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. OA. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated SHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. T^EESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. O P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IP. ELAND BROTHERS, 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. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY jA^ ______ W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special O-^Jffi-S^l^r-*^ Appointment Excellency •^lusxWß»\^ntJif the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. T R A F F O RD, . SURGEON #§21^5^' Wakefield- DENTIST, <CQ______f street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • 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. iffEW REASON'S mEAS Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Price 3—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 $ ft. R sfined 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 [GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, • And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.



TAMES BUTCHER fj CARTER. CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands final. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable; ratea. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of thf Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late proprietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, aud the charges mode rate^ v [Established 1858.] X WJ . MARK S% c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINTC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, j% Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Le&d Pipe, and all other Plumbing m Requisites, i_. 74, CHAPE L-STREEJJ, Auckland. • Having just received from the Manufactured a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every $&»" scription of work in connection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. Christmas & ]STew Year's presents. Upwards KAA p^™™™ to Sel|eot of tJ\j\y XlClUßlits fro)vi, 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 20 per cent. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Ppaerhangings, Gilt Mouldings. Aktists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6. 1877. Whangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ESSERT AND CtIRISTMAg. FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF I^EW TpRUITS & THIANCY \ RTICLES Suitable for tiie Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Frnit, in Brandy, Muscatel, Raisins, New Fias, Pre served Ginsrer and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys 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 best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Maiesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES. And other Fancy Ai-tiles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate fle Foie Gras, Pntes of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. ■jm TTEWIN & "OROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rp POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite X Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. a MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply OF CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7id per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S mOUKISTS'.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. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slacfc 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, andressedto the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward theße to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. Gd. 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 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 SCHRRFP, Secretary. > Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877.



" THATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH. try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with tho Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. „ . _ WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dresß Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. EARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. - H"E DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert 'M'°Ot' MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. , GE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. |^<HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of ALL kinds, at lowes rates. . Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Cnai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC*' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In sm-ance Buildings. KE M U ,E R A. ; FOR SALE OR LEASE, The well-known Freehold Messuage andt Property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate a Remuera. The property consists of seven acre of good Land, well fenced in and suitabl divided into paddocks, The dwelling-house, stables, and outouildinsrs are in good repair and condition. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice troes ahd shrubs cf many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. CHARLES LAYER, BUILDER & CONTRACTOR, Kybsr Pass. Timber and Shingles, for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it Oloses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. 1^ O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND & WELLESLEY-STREET East. Established a.d. 1864. W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete Stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned. Renewed, or Dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending thpir addresses to Wellesley-street East, N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. TCDGA-R. T>UBLIC NOTICE J. THOMPSON, THK PERMANENT DYER, (LATK OF TARANAKI), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the Top op Shortland-strekt, in the above Branch, and having obtained the Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description in such a manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, renewed, or dyed any colour, without requiring to be taken to pieces. Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned, dyed, or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, Scar let, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed, or dyed, and well pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour. N.B.—Orders left at the above address will receive prompt attention. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stkekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. /CHRISTMAS "XpEW YEAR'S \j PRESENTS! JLI GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 11 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cares. &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET J'n'o. c. c lough, masefield's blildings, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Hands taught, a.nd Mnsica Pieces effectively arranged for the same ! for any instrumentation or number of performers. ' Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TG. S A N■ D E S , • SURVEYOR, Waikaxo. Surveys made and PJans .supplied on ihe shortest inotice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of theWaikatu district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatoh.



MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $31, Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. M?n's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEENT-STREET. £T SHIRTS, *®> Perfect Fit & Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO &., McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depsrt ■ument, to which they devote special attention. WHITB SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &C, 3s. lfd. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 73. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4S. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. riARGO & Tt/r C XT" A ISG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters. Confectioneb. IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. m Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York. 78 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large size 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases LYONS INSECT POWDER, portending oeath to Fleas, Mosquitoes, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caies Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOsS, for Chest Complaints, Cougns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drakk's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. A_e LoURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTL AJSTD-STRTCET. TOHN J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUELDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc • O # 02 TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL . XX DECORATIVE PAINTER. X Estimates furnished, and experienced &■ H Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. C ft i J.H. requests attention of Builders and te tz others to his New Glazing Tariff. ft W . J. HENDERSON. j a a c . iz 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. /"\ATS! OATS ON SALE BY jT. H. H A L L & CO. r^ N SALE. Ex Late Arrivals : FLOUR, in sacks FLOUR, in 100's and 50's SHARPS BRAN PEARL BARLEY OATMEAL OATS BACON AND HAMS LARD. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Formerly Messrs. Low and Motion's Store AMIL TO N, WAIKATO ■ SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c.. &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods &c, in endless variety. IS" Agent: Auokxanp Evening Star. X^TATER! WATER!! WATER!! Tf you want Water laid on at reasonable price! call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers an Gasfittfcrs. Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-stree Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. De Lias. Seven (Strand Concerts, BY LEVY, And the COMPANY, whose performances hare been creating such excitement in tne Southern Provinces. The Company has arrived pxactly as consti tuted on its landing in this Colony, SIGN OR GIORZA still being one of the members. OPENING NIGHT, FRIDAY, ISth JANUARY. 1878.53^ 2sg The Management beg to call attention to the liberality of the terms of subscription, and to the fact of a portion of the Stalls being reserved solely for Season Ticket-holders. =» Box Plan, and Season Ticket Office, at Upton & Co.'s. Pkices of Admission ; — _ Dress Circle .. .. -. . - .. ss. Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) _ .. 4s. Stalls 3s. Pit _ SEASON TICKETS (Transferable), For Seven Nights. Dress Circle £1 10 0 Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) .. 1 0 0 RICHMOND THATCHER, Manager for Levy.wi O--NIGH~T! TO-Nltt HT ! TO-NIGHT! l& "STEPHEN MASSETT "®* AT , NORTH-SHORE! (May's Hall). for this night only ! sentiment! lav ghter !! «&, SMILES and TEARS !!! "Si Great Imitations of ANNA BISHOP! CHARLES DICKENS! • CHARLES KEAN ! CHARLES CLARK! ARTEMUS WARD ! MARK TWAIN ! in. Read the unanimous opinions of the Press of iiia Great Success! THE GREAT WAXWORKS EXHIBITION Now open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures ever Exhibited, comprisingl Royalty, States men, Philanthropists, Heroes, Nove lists, &c. &c. Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open fronrlO a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILONI &■■ CO. OTEPHEN MASSETT'S Last Night, at IO Choral Hall, TO-MORROW, in his Comical Recital of the " Boy at Bingen !" QTEPHEN MASSETT'S Dramatic Re- IO cital of " Fra Giacomo." Only for this Occasion I mHE ~O OVAL TTALIAN tar OPERA! *®a WILL OPEN AT THE THEATRE ROYAL ON FRIDAY, IST FEBRUARY, For a Season of Eighteen Nights. O. NOBILT, Agent. STEPHEN MASSETT'S Wonderful Imi tation of Madame Anna Bishop. By Particular Request! LAST TIME !!! United Euangelistio Committee THEATRE ROYAL. KEY. DR. SOMERVILLE Will deliver an EVANGELISTIC ADDRESS THIS (TUESDAY) AND TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENINGS Doors open at a quarter to Seven. Service to commence at half-past Seven. On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, DR. SOMERVILLE Will address the LADIES of Auckland on CHRISTIAN WORK. The usual NOONDAY PRAYER-MEETING from Twelve to One is held Daily, DR. SOMERVILLE presiding. Mr. W. F, Somerviik, assisted by [the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. i N.B.—No Gentlemen are admitted into the Dress Circle except accompanying Ladies. ALLAN W. WERB,) « >-Hon Sees. ( T. BUDDLE, j ] _ UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Voluntary Oontribu j tions towards defraying the expenses attend!! Nt upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are j confined to local expenses, such as the rent of the hall, printing, and advertising. j Subscriptions will be received, and duly acknowledged, by the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. ) F. Larkms and Charles Major, the Daily Papers,, any member of the Committee, or the under i signed. ALLAN W. WEBB. \ Joint THOS. BUDDLE, j" Hon. Sees. • m H E A T'R E ROYAL. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. THE • REV, DR. SOMERVILLE Will deliver a LECTURE on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, January 17, ON " THE BIBLE FOR THE WORLD." J. C. Firth, Esq., in the Chair. Mr. W. F. Somerville. assisted by the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. Doors open at a quarter to Seven; Lecture to commence at half-past Seven. Admission by Ticket only, to be obtained gratis of the Committee and Booksellers. Seats reserved for Ticket-holders till twenty minutes past Seven. At the close of the Lect»re, Dr. Sonieryille requests a Conference of Young Men on' the subiect of Christian work. ALLAN W. WEBB,) Joint T. BUDDLE, /Hon. Sees. STEPHEN MASSETT'S Wonderful Imi tations and Facial Comicalities !!! (By Request). STEPHEN MASSETT'S FAREWELL, and POSITIVELY HIS LAST NIGHT IN AUCKLAND! Go Early! Go Early! Go Early Farewell! a word that has been, • And that must be, A sound which makes us linger! Yet—Farewell ! UCKLAND CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE SOCIETY. 3 > An ENTERTAINMENT, in aid of th.c Funds of the above, will be held in the Lorkk-stkeet Hall, on WEDNESDAY, IGUi January. 1878. { Tickets: Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 sharp. ! Tickets maybe had at Messrs. Ca.llnan and Canning's, Queen-street; Flynn's, Weltfsli-y ---3, street; Yates', Parntll; ami of any of t'uu d members. t. OWEN MAHON j Hon. Sec.