The Evening Star.

Fol. IX-Ko. 2,439

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



'S^fc^TT 1011 SYDNEY AND MEL JBB§^^ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. II E R O, 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 CRUICKSHAISK & CO., Agents. 16, Qr.een-street, Auckland, January 15, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALANDS(LIMITED). Time Table—January, IS7B. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen or^EET Wharf. Waxaka.. Thursday, 17th, 3 p.m. — Hawea .. 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, 2Sth, 5 p.m. — ■«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 the Colony: available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager C'fS#§* W° R W A I U X U' "■-■^sssii&w The p _ B> OREGON will leave for Waiuku a3 under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : an. Jan. 6—Wednesday, i 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 td collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towace of Vessels as per agreement. M. EC. ROE, <ggg^-jpi OR WAIUKU. *^^®^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. lfi__T rrprl., 4 p.m. 17—Thursday, 8 a.m. 19—-a ur lay, 7 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. For .Uanukau 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 & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with pro mot dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. agZfcfe^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK )j||||g!|g;k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Rotomahana, 12 noon From Thames— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti. 12 midnight. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 8 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahena. 6.30 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, Saloon, 103; Steerage, 7s. 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. IME TABLE: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise^—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 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. &s&^b=^ QTEAM TO AND FROM Twice Daily. On and after Gth 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. TT 011 LONEON DIRECT. The fine Al Clipper Ship wf¥p^rm MA y queen, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the omces oi the undersignod, at very liberal rates. 1, D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHAN X & CO.) and Co. .B^s^OTEAM ON the KAIPARA. •2&zzi£)S&> T k e g-8- KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and JUata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port .Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otaraatea 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^ZT a TEAM ON THE KAIPARA *llfii* WATERS. Fob Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maung-awhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY. Captain RAWSON, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. n-rmir r\i* Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY O^ COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf.



~~^- TOACIFIC MAIL STEAM -^B^^ ~ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SY D NE V 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, Agents, Auckland. ~ki QTEAM FROM SYDNEY "tMiiiii^- to london- The Al Steamship CITY OF SANTIAGO, 1296 tons register, 1500 horse-power effective, J. W. B. Darkk, 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, 1577. «^ei^ ijlOR THE HOT SPRINGS, -3SM§> SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 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. Matakasa, 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 Passage spplyto^ & ETfOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jff&>^.^ 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 reoeived after i p.m. strictly adhered, to. FOR WANGATIEI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARuYLE 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 TAURAISGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay op Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows :— 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.JyIcGREGOR, Manager. si^STT Excursion to waiwera _jplg^i[_J (HOT SPUING S). The s.s. LILY~ Captain Ismith, will leavo Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON: £&J&^ TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. '/"f^fjfes*^ The magnificent Iron Clipper vßßslMEi%aa 1P 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 Company (LIMITED), Agents. AIK AT O 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 — las „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Roktaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. iTIIAM 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. Sec, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. 823" Goods forwarded to any part of the country. _ GrUTHRIE & liARNACH'S NE -V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE 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 Backs BKAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. «3" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager /^HEAP 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. RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victories-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPFN 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^ Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house" CHARLES vetth. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have, the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street ~■■•_



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRWF.T. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 33. • Watch Hands, 6d.each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 53., in case. N.B. —If work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. JT\ LEA RING LINE. 350 Ladies' Costumes Braided Pique Costumes Braided Linen Costumes Print, Muslin, and Cambric Costumes 100 Girls do., do., do. Gatatea Suits 300 Ladies' Linen Skirts, 3/6 Costmes, from 5/6 BOUGHT JOB. D. M c P~H~f7 RSO N, KAR A.NGAHAPE ROAD, AN SA LE7~AT~COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, B.light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTOBI A-ST X EET ■ ' TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING el 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 Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs WA. WATERMAN bego 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 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 hours. E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg. to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found 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 oflPaperhangings, 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 10 size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKKT. 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. ]U~E W~"~S~\J MM E R GTO OD S. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN bTUEET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' New Summer Drapery \ Cbms o 'ld TChcan New Summer Hosiery) SoW Cheap- 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 also just been opened. October 26,1877. "El R E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The busine°s 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. BGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. T~ O 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 t\V. H. ¥~¥~N TON . (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special <_ &*M&s£^> Appointment to SraSWv his Excellency ~Ub&&9*i£B&nU? the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON Wakefield- DENTIST, CSaSSIF street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). E 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. I^TEW 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 Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 $ ft. Rsftned Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Addcess.*^- FRENCH*®- CO., WHOLESALE AN>d" :RETAIL [GROCERS, Peoples Ika Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAß Y-STRKET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. JANDJ. SSOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER. CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncntK at reasonable rates. AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of thf Best Brands. J.E. hones 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. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R X S , c 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, CHAPEL- STREET, 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 & New Year's presents. Upwards KAA TO to Select OF *J\J\Jr JL IOIUIVEib FKOM, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, autotypes, oleographs, chromo-lithogeaphs, 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 wisli to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Ppaerhangings, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December^, 1877. 1/Vhangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. U S I N ESS NOTICE. Having disposed of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I take this opportunity to return thanks for past favours, and. solicit a continuation of support for the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (i.e.. the Best in the Village), and whose civility is well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can defend upon Quality, Civility, and Cleanli ness. On and after the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. DisROSK, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the BUTCHERING Business lately carried on in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform t.ie inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best Meat in Auckland at the Lowest Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usual manner, Customers may be assured they will ba as well supplied as heretofore. H. JACKSON Otahuhu Butchery 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, 7Jd per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION 1! FRENCH & CO.'S nn o v r 1 st s' guide. NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly To Appear, "The Southern Guide to tho Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under tho auspices of the Union Steamship Company. Samuel Ooombes & 00., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have receivedsince hey have been in Business, would bej? to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, having.iust added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi- SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city. viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making MOS'FeXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The Stocit of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. US, To the Working Man we offer Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgtel Tweed, for One-.Guinea. AH other Measurementslequally &JAII Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of! their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cot Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear. 7s. Gd. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, * Auckland.



HA S H T O N A-N D SON, • HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, I 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. 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, GRAFTONT ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of the Graf ton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. <;>HEPBURN-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 dosirous 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 a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large 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 f ronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRaFTON ROAD.—The Hermita,<e, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 Ss per calendar month. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, OROS^-STREET, NEWTON.—Two Four roomed Jottages. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, 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 both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent*, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. RC. GR EE N WO O D , o OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed Houae, at Mount Eden ; large allotment, 06 x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees; land has all been trenched; freehold. Price, £303. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, good stable, large allotment, G6 x 100 feet, situate in Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash : balance, 12a. 6d. per week. For Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, prood garden and orchard, planted with nhoice trees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mxrant 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 tho land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy 1 .For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20,000 asre3, 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, £210. 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, Laxd, and Estate Agent, Market Huuse, Auckland. TTOHN OOPPET, 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. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. S, WYNDHAM-STREET, * 0 Ik m TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL jOL DECORATIVE PAINTER. P3 — ,_, Estimates furnished, and experienced P3 Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O P J.H. requests attention of Builders and H *z others to hia New Glazing Tariff. ) £ W J. HENDERSON. jK W o k ? 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. i^|ATS! OATS ON SALE BY \T. H. HALL & CO. Q 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. TJAMILTON, WAIKAT 0. SANDES~Ik CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Sec. &c. . Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c., in endless variety. tST Agent: AucklandEvexins Star.



/CHRISTMAS . 1Vr EW YEAR'S \j PRESENTS! _Ll GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW EDWAED AI¥AYTE'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, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET JN O. C. CL O UG H, MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Atvbert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, • dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. (HRAND A THLETIC TV/TEETING OPENING DAY OP THE TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB, TO BE HELD AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON TUESDAY, 29th J^ NUARY (Regatta Day). First Race to sart at 12 o'clock. 100 YARDS LEVEL.—Cup, value £4. 150 YARDS HANDICAP) To be decided by >• points—lst prize, £6; 300 YARDS HANDICAP ) 2nd, £3; 3rd, £1. MAIDEN RACE, 120 yards.—lst prize, Cup ; 2nd, Trophy. 600 YARDS HANDICAP )To be decided by V points—lst prize, £6; ONE MILE HANDICAP ) 2nd, £3; 3rd. £1. 200 YARDS HURDLE RACE (Handicap).— Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. HIGH JUMP.—Trophy value £3. QUOITS (Handicap).—lst prize, £3; 2nd, 10s. BELL IN THE RING.-Prize, 103. Entries will close on the 19th instant, at 9 o'clock, and must be addressed to the Secretary, at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefleld-street, with colours, &c, &c. Members can enter for all events on the pro gramme by payment of 7s, 6d.; or, for one single event, 2s. Gd. The points to be scored as follow : 6 for first, 4 for second, 2 for third. Ties to be run off at an intermediate distance. No protest will be entertained without a deposit of 10a, such deposit to be forfeited if the protest be found frivolous. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. Tradesmen's Athletic Club. AUCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. Separate Tenders will be received until Thursday, the 17th instant, at noon, for Mark Boats, Band, Catering, and Attendance on Flagship by Steamboat. Further particulars may be obtained upon application to the undersigned, at the Habour Board Office. EDW. W. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. 15th January, IS7B. fjn O B U I L~ D E X, S. 2 Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUES DAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of a Villa at Pcnsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. _ rip O B U I L D E ~R"S. JL Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 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. HEKAPATH, Architect. nnKNDERS for the Erection of a Dwel a ling House in Union-street will be received until 6 p.m. on FRIDAY, ISth, at Duffy's Store, Hobson-street, where plans and specifications are to be seen. Not bound to accept the lowest tender. Ri BEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the-Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Graf ton Road. Commences on January 21. I^TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Xl VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), AUCKLAND. NOTICE. An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the Works on Tuesday, 22nd instant, at 4 p.m. Business : To confirm special resolution passed on 20th December last to wind up the Cempany's affairs, and the appointment of Liquidator. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE. A Meeting of Ratepayers in the above District will be held at the School-house, Mount Eden and Valley Roads, THIS EVENING, the 16th instant, at 7.30, to take into considera tion the advisability of petitioning the Govern ment to enlarge the Bridge over the main road at the railway crossing. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. NSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned thatf arther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, ±ion. Secretary. Auckland, January U, 1878. LECTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. MEETING OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES. Members of School Committees in the Pro vincial District of Auckland are invited to attend a meeting, to be held at the new City East School, Wellesley-street, at half-past seven o'clock on FRIDAY EVENING, to consult with reference to the approaching election of the Board of Education. As full an attendance as possible is desired. UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Half-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 -IDS" E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Auckland, 14th January, 1878. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON J\_ ■ RAILWAY. STORES SITES. Sites for Stores are available for Lease in Auckland Station Yard. - Persons desirous of obtaining Leases should Tender before noon on WEDNESD a V, January 23, at the office of the undersigned, when Ten ders will be opened. . ■ Forms of Tender to be had on application. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AITEKAURIGOLDMINING AND QUARTZ-CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). A General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above named Company will be held in the Large Room of the Insurance Company's Buildings, Queen-street, Auck land, on Monday, the 30th instant, at the hour of 2 o'clock p.m. I 1 , t> \ Business ; To receive Directors Report and Balance sheet, and transacting of such other matters as may be deemed requisite. & MACDON NELL, Manager. Thames, 14th January, 1878.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. De Lias. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING, 18th JANUARY, 1378. For Seven Nights Only ! SEVEN {^ RAND /"CONCERTS, VJT by \J m~ levy, The Greatest Living Instrumentalist. MRS. J. LEVY (Soprano) MISS PITTS (Contralto) SIGNOR ROSNATI (Tenor) SIGNOR GIORZA (Pianist). Entire Change of Programme Each Night. Box Office now open for sale of Season and Single Tickets, at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. where Seats can be reserved for any night in advance. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle ss. Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) _ .. Is. Stalls .. ~ ~ 3s. Pit .. .. A,.- 2s. SEASON TICKETS (Transferable), For Seven Nights. Dress Circle £1 10 0 Orchestra Stalls (Ressrved) ..100 The Sale of Season Tickets will close on Friday, at 12 o'clock. RICHMOND THATCHER, Manager for Levy. /CHORAL HALL, L^ ST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NI GH T ! TO-NIGHT! GRAND FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT OF STEPHEN -jVITASSETT, AND Last Appeaeance in Auckland, Prior to his departure for the South. Mr. Massett has the pleasure of announcing that this is Under Patronage of His Honor Mb. Justice Gillies, His Honor Judge Fenton, His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), And the City Councillors. t& CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. -©* Upon this occasion, Mr. Masset win recite the Wonderfully Dramatic Poem, "FRA GIAOOMOf which recently caused so great a sensation in England, written by the Scotch Poet, Robert Buch&nan. Also, The irresistably Laughable and Comic Sketch " WOMAN'S RIGHTS LECTURE-" And, by particular desire, his World-re nowned Imitation of Madame Ansa Bishop in "HOME, SWEET HOME." Bob Cratchit's Dinner ! Thk Little Hero ! And his Popular Song, Happy a King. Reserved Seats at Upton's. Doors open at S. PRICES: 3/, 2/, 1/. Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! Last Night! IS OWN SO.NGS :—" Happy as a King," "Violet Eyes," "When we Two Parted." LAST TIME ! STEPHEN MASSETT'S Last Ni?ht, at Choral Hall, TO-MORROW, "in his Comical Recital of the " Boy at Bingen !" TEPHEN MASSETT'S Dramatic Re cital of " Fra Giacomo." Only for this Occasion ! IpE ~D> OVAL TTALIAN V «ar opera ! -ss v WILL OPEN AT THE THEATRE ROYAL ON FRIDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, For a Season op Eighteen Nights. O. NOBLLT, Agent. STEPHEN MASSETT'S Wonderful Imi tation of Madame Anna Bishop. By Particular Request! LAST TIME!!! United Evangelistic Committee THEATRE ROYAL. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, REV. DR. SOMERVILLE Will deliver an EV-SINGELISTIC ADDRESS. Doors open at a quarter to Seven. Service to commence at half-past Seven. NO TICKETS. ALL ARE INVITED ! The usual NOONDAY PRAYER-MEETING from Twelve to One is held Daily, DR. SOMERVILLE presiding. Mr. W. F, Somerviie, assisted by (the Choir, will conduct the Service of Song. N.B.—No Gentlemen are admitted into the Dress Circle except accompanying Ladies. ALLAN W. WERB,) 1 J-Hon Sees. T. BUDDLE, j UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Voluntary 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. \ 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 Lecture, Dr. Somerville requests a Conference of Young Men on the subiectof Christian work. . ALLAN W. WEBB,) Joint T. BUDDLE, J Hon. Sees. TEPHEN MASSETT'S Wonderfullmi tations and Facial Comicalities!!! (By Request). S "TEPHEN 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 I Yet— Fapeweix !