The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. 2,44:1.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 1878

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



_r- " == *:£*^fe-^ TT'OR SYDNEY AND MEL- JgggggJD 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. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALANDE(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, I* ATER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ■jTßeet Wharf. Hawea ..Friday, 25th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 31st, _ p.m. — FOB 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. — *s_r 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 he Colony; available till 28th February. HENDERSON Se MAOFARL -NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. WAIUKU. "*s2-__s___' The vs _ OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 18—Friday, 5 p.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6: Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, wH^^T^ OR WAIUKU. "^®*H-B_S* The gs _ TAM Q . SHANTERwiII leave for Waiuku as f oUows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 19—Saturday, 7 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau 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 with promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. _ggtote^_ CITEAM BETWEEN AUCK lS§||glO ■ LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. TIMETABLE: From Auckland- Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Rotomahana, 12 noon From Thames— _ Friday. Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, Saloon, 103; Steerage. 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. .-g&fe^O TEAM 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 53. and 7a 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, agent. «_»£&&=*. OTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. AJpL&- TU.OR LONDON DIRECT. Ijl|i|i|ia^^ The fine Al Clipper Slnp mmAaE&m MAY queen, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. TMs vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersignad, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savili CRUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. ,53^. O TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. *2££**S£=p r^ s#a> kina will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m.' on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ■ j^ASEY_&SON L «sai_teZ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3ly|li# jo WATERS. - For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare. and D_rga\*ii_le. The 8.8. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and lhurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. ■ • ■ _ mmt . _.-, Passengers leave Auckland, per CIIY Oi CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 n.m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. •Stents T7.OR THE-HOT SPRINGS, Jilafe^jP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. *<sS——sSB^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail a3 under:— 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. Weathei'and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. M For & eightonpas^ g eapnly c to sEY & _



MAIL STEAM -1 SH n> COMPANY. i-fc'plT'! 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, i For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Aa-ents, Auckland. -Xi qTEAM FROM SYDNEY VT^^^^^» ' 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. ..g-Vte-^ IT.OR RUSSELL, WANGA j|||Sg|;-I- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for 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 let-ve as follows :— Monday, 21st January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). .MCGREGOR, Manager._ «sa_l_e^ T7.XCURSION TO WAIWERA l||jj|j^-I_L_ (HOT SPRINGS). , The s.s. LILY Captain JSM*th. will leave Auckland every- Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday n.orning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. . __._ ' J. CASEY & SON! rf^^ TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. '-j|ij|il^aMb. The magnificent Iron Clipper fS___mSm 1P LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at L'oyds', 713 tons register, now on her way from Lyttelton, is expected here daily to complete her loading, and will sail as above shortly after arrival. For freight or passage apply to The New* Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED), Agents. «**>. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J_3-fl£«^k_ Jl PACKETS TO NEW ZEA __-_B_____--_l owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-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. The 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 intervals. Full particularslon application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents . CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) WA IKA T0" 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 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, Huntly, 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 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. SS" Goods forwarded to any part of the country. ._ ' GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NEV ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SaLE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEBD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL . 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards - Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &o. s_r Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager /N HE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IB.ON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a cah before purchasing elsewhere. RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, VictoriarStrcet East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which wdl be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con- \T__n icHCC. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house' CHARLEg VEITH . R. EAXJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to ah requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FKW DOORS ABOVE ALBEKT-STREET. ."Work done well and cheap -.—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55.; in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened tho above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kind 3 dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Bsef 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 Auokland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict at tention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all honrs. QELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods. Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. > Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of JPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours,' Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ftlass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRBET. CLARKE' BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, .Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. IVrEYV SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McL ACHLAN, 218, QUEEN bTREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' ~.wSiS„^)2te Goods are Very New Summer Millinery t c]wice and Khe * New Summer Drapery f So l d eh New Summer Hosiery; _»«-y. He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. CA Two Pieces of the now Celebrated SHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have alsojust been opened. October 26,1877. im R E S I SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. 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. IRELAND 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. IGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, See., at highest market rates, In ar)y quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special GiJfi_ss_?sj»_> Appointment Excellency "*«__wr*fl____- AS* the Governor. Wholesale and Retail. HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. 1%/T R. T. TRAFFOBD, SURGEON 4_*<__m££i WakefieID DENTIST, Q3j_ffj_P STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). _ _______________ • 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. "teLE W REASON'S ITIEAS Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 8 lb. Reftned 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 IGROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Onposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. J A N D J. SOPPET, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, k * o w m TXOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL : JLL DECORATIVE PAINTER. M ».. -,- . — l, Estimates furnished, and experienced 25 F-l Workmen sent to all parts of the __■ Province. O A J.H. requests attention of Builders and fc_ £; others to his New Glazing Tariff. .(fed J. HENDERSON. ( ro " O ■i- — ■ : * 8, WYNDHAM-STREET.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. T> AIL WAY TERMINUS HOTEL, IT OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. J Wines and Spirits of thf'Best Brands. J.E. hones for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, and th© charges mode rate. J| „ [Established 1868.] WJ . M A; R KS , • HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and- Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, : 74, CHAPE L-S.T -BEET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers. a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe; is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. Christmas & _N"ew Year's presents. UPTf BDS 500 P-CTURES X°e SS CT Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR, PAINTINGS, autotypes, oleographs, chromo-lithographs, plain and coloured "^photographs. Also, | Splendid Assortmjnt of 'PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, Jj,AND ARTISTS* COLOUR IBOXES. W. PHJLLIPPS & SON be| to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks frgm date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a Discount of 20 per cent. !§. We also wish to draw attentßHi to our Large and Varied Stock of k Ppaerhanoings, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours, Sundries, WnfDOW Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS $ SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLAS3 MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Anckland, December6.lß77.' Whangapoua Steam Saw mills. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut ■with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. "T 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, 7Jd per tin Tart Fruits, in 2lb. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S mOURISTS' 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. 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 v/loses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. G. S A N D 1 Si • SURVEYOR, WAIKAJ.O. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest inotice. 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. | GR. M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. <gr Shipping Supplied. "5S> A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION Ark. FACTORY ALBERT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the pubhc the following sroods, manufactured at his _ .7, are guaran teed of superior quality to .any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— M Dry Goods. Dry"Goods—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops TMck Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert iSt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super.. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffj* Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses' Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges , Red and White Co coa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coals foot Rock Honey Toflfy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tofl^y Juiubea Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description always on hand. Waters" Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c., &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal tp the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your \ obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst.



RC. GR E E N WO O D , • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden ; large allotment, 66 x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees; land has all been trenched; freehold. Price, £300. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, good stable, large allotment, 6© x 100' feet, situate in Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash; balance, 12s. 6d. per week. For Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, good garden and orchard, planted . with choice trees and shrubs., situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens, &c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash; balance can remain at 6 %. For Sale, choice Allotments, at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at 8%. For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres, 3* miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing,. Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy •«For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20,000 acres,, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale, 73 acres of Land near the Lake, North Shore. Price, £2: per acre.. For Sale, 113 acres of Rich Soil at Bombay Settlement, splendid bush, 10' acres felled, land well watered with running streams. Price, £240. Terms easy. For Sale, several Hotels in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. ■ Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles of Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market House, Auckland. HA S H T O N AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-stbeet; ArrcKLAND. FOR SALE, TO BE LET OR SOLD, a corner allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house, General Store, Butcher's Shop, Outbuildings, &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.—4O acres of. Land in the Parish of Ararimu, GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. -9HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ;■ allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep* This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having ft frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a larjge rental., A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass, NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger's Creek, with, large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRaFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 5s per calendar month. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. CROS-*-STREET, NEWTON.—Two Four roomed Jottages. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veradd ah, an acre of laud attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom modious Stores in Custom house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in tho occupation of H. Gilflllan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable fer Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agenta, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JOHN P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. im O R PRIVATE SALE. To Close Paktneeship Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & s. mxih, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking-down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. MB. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.J3. —Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. ._ • _/V£fc--. "i -_ w «f_N, m t> g 5 /s/c.DE__'EA\j\fiY 063 \\ 5 IS! AUCKLAND. )%) g _ p^ • _i____s__»__j(i___d_\«f!(ss?^_^ y Si MX£T]_r^-fLY^TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. (~) AT S 1 OATS ON SALE BY gT. H. HALL & CO. Q N S A L' E. 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.



CHRISTMAS -ftTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! i-1 GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100; QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for-Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands-' Purses Card Cases, &c, Sec, Sec, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET J~N~a c7CL O U GH, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUES DAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of a Villa at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, ArcMtect. rp o Hb v"i l d c r s. Tenders wilh be received by the undersigned until i p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 23rd instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Wyn yard-street. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, • . Architect. MR. BBALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. UNION EIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are hereby reminded that in accordance with the terms of Articles of Association, a Call of Two Shillings and Sis pence per Share on Shares standing in their names in the Books of this Company on this day's da*e will be due on Ist February next, _ ayable at th.ci Union Bank of Australia, Auck land. All overdue Calls will be charged inte rest at the rate,of Fifteen per cent per annum until such time as they are paid. W. DEVENISH MEARES. General Manager. Christchurch. Ist January. 1878. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Baildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFIUiAN, Hon. Secretary. Auckland, January 14,1875. THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Clause 77 of the Deed of Settle ment, the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors will be held at the University (now Colonal Bank) Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th January instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. And notice is hereby If urther given that Mr. John Reid, of Corner Bush, retires from the office of Director of this Bank, in terms of the ■*2nd clause of the Deed ot Settlement, and that he is not until the next ensuing election eligible for re-election, and that the following Pro prietors have given notice, in terms of clause 45 of the Deed., that they are Candidates for the office of Director thus vacated, viz. :— Honorable Henry Samuel Chapman, Richard OnrvEß, Esq. At such meeting the term of office of the present Auditors will expire, and it will be the business of the Meeting to elect two Proprietors to be Auditors for the ensuing year, pursuant to clause 97 tof the Deed of Settlement. Of the retiring Auditors, one only—Mr Keith Ramsay— is eligible, and offers himself for re-election as an Auditor.) Proxies must be left at the Banking-house in High-street, at least 24 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting, or they can not he acted upon. By order of the Board. GEO. COWIE, * General Manager. General Manager's Offioe, Dunedin. 3rd January, 1878. NION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Hal/-Yearly General Meeting of the above Company, will be held at No. 39, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 22nd day of January, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Half-yearly Report and Balance-sheet, election of Director in the room of J.Howard, Esq., who retires by rotation, but is eligible for re-election; and for any other business that may be brought before the meet mg' E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Auckland, 14th January, 1878. N EXHIBITION of Needlework, &c, by the Children of the Lake, Stokes Point, and Devonport Schools, will be held at the Lake Catholic College on THURSDAY, January 21. Prizes for excellence of work and good conduct, will be given to the children by Mrs Whitaker. Each child present will receive a Gift. Parents and friends are requested .to encourage the children by their presence. Doors open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, 6d; Children, Free- Conveyances will rnn from Mr O. May's Residence every two hours to and from the Lake. XTAMILTON, 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. i&- Agent: Auckland Evening Star. SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, 6r oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c., &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, Victoria-street. T\ AH LIAS! y^AHLIASj ' 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. r> rnn- Purchasers choice, 10s. per dozen, f rice. Selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T ' Lettuce Vcitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, YICTOKIA-STEEET. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. UCKLANI^AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR AT REMUERA, January 22 and 23. A Special Sheep Train will leave Hamilton on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. • .' Hamilton. 5.0 a.m.; Newcastle, 5.45 a.m.; Tuakau, 8.37 a.m.; Pukekohe, 9.0 a.m.; Drury, 9.40 a.m.; Remuera. arr. 11.0 a.m. Leave Remuera each day, at 2.22 p.m., for Waikato. Also, on Saturday, 19th', leave Hamilton 3.30 p.m.; Newcastle, 4.23 p.m.; Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m.; Remuera. 1040 p.m. Orders for Wagons should be given on or before Friday, January 18th. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. (A ARRI E R DIGEONS. For Sale, a few pair Choice_ Young Birds of the above breed, from ios. to £x per pair.—Apply at this office.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. De Lias. The Greatest Living Instrumentalist. FIRST NIGHT!' T EVY'S -JpOPULAR /CONCERTS PROGRAMME •>— Part I. Grand March, "Le Pronhete" (Meyerbeer)— SignorGiorza.. Duo. "Trovatore'' (Verdi) —Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnati. Scena, " lo non ti posso" (Donizetti)— Miss Pitts. Romanza, "Mia M«dre" (Luzzi)—StG. Rosnati. Song, " Waiting" (Millard)—Mrs. Levy. Cornet Solo. "Alexis" (Hartman) — lAs per formed by special command of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, the Emperor Napoleon, the Czar of Russia, nearly all the Crowned Heads of Europe, and President Grant of the United States]—LEVY. Trio. " Beilisario" (Donizetti)- -MRS. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signok Rosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part H. Duo, "Parigi o cara" (Verdi)— Mrs. Levy and Signor Rosnati. . _ .._„.',. Song, "Auld Robin Grey" (Scotch)-LEVY. Irish Song, " Eileen Alanna" (Thomas)— Shjnor Rosnati. ■ Waltz, "Archti"(Arditi)-MRS. Levy. Grand Tran=cription from the " Bohemian trirl (Giorza)—[Caprice brillante pour piano]— SignorGiorza.- , • - .__ . Song, " Oh, Hear the Wild Winds Blow" (Mat teiK-Miss Pitts. . _, . f^AA, Cornet Solo, " Maud Waltz* (Levy)-LEVY. Trio, "Dame Durden" (Old)— Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati. ' " God Save the Queen!"— Signor Giorza. Dress Circle, 55.; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), Is.; Stalls, 35.; Pit, 2s. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor .. .. R. J. Delias. Director ... - Signor G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY GRAND FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS, Commencing about FRIDAY, IST FEBRUARY, 1878.- This Company, wMch has completed a brilliant Season in Melbourne, and is at present playing to crowded houses in Wellincrton, has made the tour of Europe, and comprises forty members, among which are some of the Leading Artistes of the World. Subscription List now open- at Messrs. TJpton and Co.'s. where full particulars can be obtained. O. NOBILT, Agent. -VT E W M. A R X E.'.Ti FRIDAY* 18th. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! STEPHEN MASSETT'S LAST NIGHT! Prior,to Ms departure,-on Saturdayi for Waikato, Wheie, at: Hamilton and Cambridge, he is under Engagements to give his Highly Successful and Popular Entertainment of Song, Imitation, Recitation, Fun,. and Laughter. This. Evening, fi HO>E A L HALL, The Service this evening will be held in the Choral Hall,. in consequence of the Theatre having been-previously engaged for other pur poses. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. AN EVANGELISTIC ADDRESS Will be delivered THIS EVENING, BY1 REV. DR. _SOMERYILLE. Doors open at a quarter to Seven;.to com mence at half-past Seven.. NO TICKETS. ALL ARE INVITED. Mb. W. F. Somerville. assisted by the Choir, will conduct the Service of Sons. ALLAN W. WEBB, > Joint T. BUDDLE, 1 Hon. Sees. United Evangelistic Committee THEATRE ROYAL. TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING,.Jan.. 19, A CHILDREN'S SERVICE Will be held in the Theatre Royal, .from 12 to 1, DR. SOMERVILLE presiding. On SUNDAY MORNING..at 8 O'CLOCK, A PRAISE MEETING, REV, DR. SOMERVILLE Presiding. AT THREE O'CLOCK AFTERNOON, DR. SOMERVILLE Will Preach.., Mr. W. F. Somerville, assisted by the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. ALLAN W. WERB, \, Joint T. BUDDLE, J Hon Sees. NITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Vobmtary Contribu tions towards defraying the expenses attendant upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are confined to local expenses,, such, as the rent of the hall, printing, and advertising. 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 signed. ■ ALLAN W. WEBB; I Joint THOS* BUDDLE, j Hon. Sees. "\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3( COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .... .. _. - -31,000,000.. Reinsurance Fund ..'....__. £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of evfiry description of Property may be efiected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sealing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to snecial arrangements. jht Lo_-.j_a Promptly Paid. n-EORtt-C P. PTTj-RCW Manager. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVU JT DENT SOCIETY, j FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &G. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence ot the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in th© Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Lif© Ofiice in Australia. .'..■■ Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. ... £4?0,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000*000. The New business for the yoar 1E.76 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring. £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring -with- this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD. W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING sch;ool • (In union with the " Society of Arts," London), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Masters : Mr. JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Arte"). Mr. G. WARING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity^ from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art—Mß KENNETH WATKINS. Artist. School will Re-open on MOND - V, Jan, 28. - Evening Classes will be formed for French. German, Latin. Mathematics. Drawing and Designs, Arithmetic, Sec . ! For particulars apply at the School on and. after 17th inst.