The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. £,620-

lITCKLA^D, KZ., vTUES:D_iY; :^EFrEMB_^K 10,1878.

PRICE : ONE FENKY.



XT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—September, 1878. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi", NAPIER, WKLLTNGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, itkom Queen street avhabf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Wanaka.. Thursday, 12th, i p.m. — Taupo Wednesday, 18th. 1 p.m. — Hawea Wednesday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, AVELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (from Manukau). Taranaki Tuesday, 10th, 3 p.m. j 2 p.m. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 17th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki On arrival English Mail — FOR SYDNE'-Tprom Qo-aN-STUKKT WhakfT Rotorua..l Tuesday, 17th, 1 p.m. 1 — FOR SYDNMY (From Wellington). Wakatipo Friday, 27th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSFLL AND KAWAKAWA. — Steamer every Monday, — at i Y>.m. i SET Cargo mi_t ho alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON fc MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. „^ s *== ; _ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP Jllllgfg i__ CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port direct at 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 11th September (circumstances permitting). W. LODDER, Manager. £ _Q^ ? _ QtTEAM TO THE THAMES JiSaJfeP1- 5 AND OiiIN'KMURI. ' ENTERPRX3E AND TE AROHA. Time 'T able: From Auckland- Wednesday, lCntei-priss,;ll p.m. From Thames— ~ ■ . Thursday, Enterprise, 10 a.m.- Goods received daily for shioment to O'hine muri, per p.s. To Aroha, No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. *S___C |/tOR RUSSELL, WANG-A ,^_^____^3J i";0A» -'^TD MANGONUI. The s.s. J.ONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather paraiittiugl. Passengers booked and amall parcols prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received a£ * o.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGA,. Al. The s.s. ARGYLE will loavo for the above place every Tiieyday, at 5 p.m. FOU COROMANDEL. The S.s. ARGYLE will ioave every Moaday morning at 12 noon, and cA rery Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissliosv'a, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. ooonueot witii the s.a. 'Staffa- for all Bay or Plent? Ports. The s.s. ROWEHA will lca.vo asfoilov/s:— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 13_.s September Wednesday, 18th Septembor Monday, 23rd September Friday, 27th September AVeduesday, 2nd October . Monday, 7th October Calllnir at Tai;._a to laud Passengers (\ve/_her per_nittir-._). A. 'MCGREGOR, Manager. "M ,i£ A N U X A U _ S T E A M The s.s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave the On-_;.un?n. Wharf &h under:— Onehunga to Waiuku : Waiuku to Onehunga : Sept. Sept. 11—Wed., 1 p.m. 12—Thursday, 8 a.m. 14—Satordav, 7.-15 a.m. 11- Saturday. 12 noon 16—Moudav, 8-a.m. 16—Monday, 12.30 p.m. 18—Wed., 9 a.m. 18—Woo., 1 p.m. 21—Saturday, 10.30 a.i_. 21—Saturday, 3 p.m. 23—Monday. 2 o.m. 23—Monday, 6.30 p.m. 25—Wed-., 3.30 p.m. 25—Wednesday, 8 p.m. 28—Saturday,-_.30 a.m. 23—Saturday, 11 a.m. 30—Monday, 8 a.m. 30—Monday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw mit.t.s—Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permittinpr. Ordera to collect goods to he left at our stores. For freight or passage apply to Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Auckland and Onehunga; Or, to Captain CUNNINGHAM. iSi_K_ C.TEAM BETWEEN AUCK jS|||lg'o LAND AND TDK THAMES. S.s. ROT O M Ah"a NA. T i m c Table: B'rom Auckland- Thursday, 1 afternoon Friday, 2 afternoon . Saturday, 3 afternoon From Thames— Tuesday, 6 afternoon Thursday, 7 evening Saturday, 8 morning COROMANDEL. From Auckland: From Coiomandel: Wednesday, 11 morning Wednesday, 4 afternoon FRASER & TINNM, agents. i>*.3«_ BEGULAR TRADER •,^_ 3 __ %7i) BETWEEN AUCKLAND li______^" AND LYTTE _____r" . t»a2s^__jr_ rjij_ a Brigantine LINDA WEBER John McKenzis, Master. FonfreJght or passage apply to __„___, MaKiCNZIE Sc ROSS. Custom-houqe-street. -ST^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JPSfg^.iL' MAHURANGI, MATAKANA and LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILI3ANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar :— Aucland and Hot Springs.. From Auckla id every Tuesday, Thursday,-and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Moaday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. - _ For Mahurangi every Thursday aad Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.inV, when tides avill allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and cither oircmnstanoeg nermitttog. ' Not reanotisiblo Cor Parcel- put on board with out a Shipping note. For freight or passage & . SON . <«3-_*_ TZ"AIPARA STEAMSHIP , -fell- COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR KAIPARA H_AD3, TOKA TOF-k.^HAKA hara, Te Kopuku, Mitatai, Aratapu Maungawhare, and DARGAVir.r.E. The a'... MINNIE CASES', Captain .Rawsok, wiU leave Helensville every Tuesday and i-&urs day morning's tido, leaving Dargav -Me on the return trips every Wednesday and £ riday inom ing'stride. , <-<ttV OF Passengers leave Auckland. V^Z wJ. i x w CORK o_ Mondays and Y/ednesaays, at 3 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. N.8.-Passengers will pleaM *"k® { *°®l _ Tickets at the Company's Orace before going on board. Freight on all poods and Parcels lor places between Auckland aud Helensville must beprepaid. BURCHER. Manager. .^kte=^ XTAIPARA STEAMSHIP "2j^^;JL3-. COMPANY (LIMITED). The a... tttma wiU leave Helensville as For Otamatea, calling at junction oC;^J_£ and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi adM«» kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. „„„-.*.„ For Port Albert direct, Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday, and calling at¥attey {Masefield_Point) when signaUed • PaaSnWera for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at o. q - ■ • Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, aud for for. Albert on Mondaj-. ■ , „ +lll __. their N.B--Passengers will *,o^ r J?J% oi _X Tickets at the Company^ Office- *%?»___ board. Freight on all Goo-is aud Pa eels foi Places between Auckland and Helejsvihe must beprepaid. BUEOBBB. Manager.



_£Vte^ IT^AIPARA STEAMSHIP J|||||giL__ COMPANY (LIMITED). STBAM TO RIVERHEAD. Steamer 3 will leave as under :— Carrying Passengers and Mails only. From Auokiand: From Riverhead: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 a.m. Cargo only. S.s. Gemini, from Auckland, daily. Cargo received from 9 a.m. until Ip.m. N.B.—Passengers will please take their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. Freight on all Goods and Parcels for places between Auckland aud Helensville must be prepaid. A. BURCHI _-. Manager. *^fegb^. jOI O R WAIUKU. <w i iss_s3» The pg> OREGON will leave for Waiuku rh under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Sept. Sept. 11—Wed., 1 p.m. 11—Thursday, 9 a.m. 14—Saturday, 7.15 a.m. 11— Saturday, 12 noon 16—Monday, 8 a.m. 16—Monday. 12 noon 18-Wed., 8 a.m. 18—Wed., 12 noon 21—Saturday, 10 a.m. 21—Saturday. 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 1 p.m. 23—Monday, 5 p.m. 25—Wed., 1 p.m. 26—Thursday, 9 a.m. 28—Saturday, 6 a.m. 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. 30—Monday, 8 a.m. 30—Monday, 12 noon Oct. Oct. 2—Wed., 8 a.m. 2—Wed., 12 noon For Huia, Manukau Heads, and Awitu Saw Mills—Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Collecting Carta in Town Daily. Towa«e of Vessels as ncr agreement. Auckland Agency: G. Sibbin. Queen-street, Auckland. Waiuku Agency: C. W. Flexman. Onehunga:— —i- H. RO._. a» TOASSENGERS' LINE OF i^#f__ JL PACKETS TO NEW Z_A _g_f_ll£__-. Owned dy Messrs Shaav, Savill & Co., 31, 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 mte-vals. Full part ula onapplication to L. D. NATHAN & CO. ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgents, CRUICKSHANK & CO. j _____-_.. rfIHE NEW ZEALAND £SSMx JL SHIPPING COMPANY •jpllllPllj, .(LIMITED Head Office : Christchuich, N._. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street Avithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. The.HURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE..IIS7 ■"OPAWA .1131' WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA .1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 ■RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII3O RANGITIKI 12271 The3e magnificent clippers are of the highea class at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciall. to ■ meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and Now Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly litted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas era. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from Loudon to each of the principal ports of the colony Avith strict punctuality every.month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in tho colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. QUEENET-STItEE "-AT g~""b"u'~t L E ..R rle BLACKSMITH, South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rate.. __ ;"T"UCKLAND & ONEHUNGA BUS. '•' ■• Plowman's Time Table : Leave Auckland. Leave Onehunga. 11 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. /?. ALVA NIS E D IRON WORKS. S. PARKER MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IROM RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and :. Zinc .Work. CORRUGATSD IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-straet. Plumbiag Work in every Branch ot the Tra.de. Gasfitting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements or manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. , Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Ligesjs__ Plumber fob Auck__ '■ Wate_wou_s, .... WKl__-SL_YtSTR_IST, .;.: 14U0_I-A»D« WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s , Slack ..12_6d ~ ' Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. - . ' ' ■ • . , Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Rokaldbon, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to i_j.__.fe . W.S.LAURIE, • ■ . , . Agent. 7, Wyndhaia-strset, Auckland. - ' ■ M" R. F. L A. S. T:, SURGEON DENTIST,. W E L L E S L X V - S T HE E T. Artificial Teetn made on the most approved principles, from.One to a Full Set. ~. Teeth Stopped. Scaled, and Extracted. J\ A I L YE X P E C T E D, Per 'Helena' and other vessels, from Oamaruand Lyttelton, And FOR SALE by LEVI W. EATON, . On Arrival: 1350 bags Danish and Canadian Oats 10 tons Bran • 10 tons Sharps " - 200 bags Fowl Wheat 230 bags Canterbury Potatoes 20 tons Meek's Flour, 100's and oO s 20 kegs Canterbury Butter ■■■■ '• -10 cases Canterbury Cheese IN STORE: Wood's Flour, in sacks, 100's, and 50's August 27, 1878. - ••' : O AUNDERS A:ND"G ILB ERD, 0 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURES FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKX-AND. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 71 R. M C N. A J^ VTT- Wholesale a'jd Retail , FA M-I-L.Y. GROC ER, 30, QUJ_EN-STREET. . Shipping Supplied, "^a "|- ".-.-.- I - * AUCKLAMD STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHi IH-S TREET (Next Shakes __re Hotel). HavißK introduced ,-team Power, he la now Prepared to nake a Reduction. Twenty pf cent off the price 1 -;-;i •of _ll *o__.on work g~ Country Qrdrs punctually attendea to. :^|-X~ _T7T7T:R; A. I F O R D, ■: (snKffHiOSr /.'-)_____l Wakefield ■_:;EN'T I:S/ WllSSf?--; STBEET.,, ... rr^^-h v-rt^pate! without Pain by Dr. Clover Tee.n Oxide Ga_ Artiflbial ?eth i^om One to a Full Set). ' m i



/ rr.HOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Bkush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. HEMENTI C E M E N T~i \j 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbndge), Fire Clay. Lime. Sand, &c. . • Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. * KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Viotoria-street. J. C. PELHAM, X.ADDKR, Step & .Barrow-maker, CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, 19, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horses, Clothes-Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand, or made-to order. . . L N.B.—Ladders, Steps, aua Barrows, lent on hire. _ AL O V E T T,. _ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLE--BTREKT. Has always on hand a Well-seleofced Stock c~ Black and Blue Super__o\Clotha and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thorough), shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advano oncost for cash. IMPORTANT TO COASTERS AND BUSHMEN.. WANTED, Firewood. Full rates for Fir class Wood. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., 58, Wellesley-street. j-^KEAP TIMBER I CHEAP~TIMBEri V/ The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very larce and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its Branches.— Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bod, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on anplication. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY Limited 1 MECHANIC-.' BAY.-...: ■> N.B.—Town Orders can bo left at. No.:, 6, nrance Buildings. A P■ J_ R H A N G I N G S. WHITE LEAD, OIL, Sec, Sec, Sec, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tZT PACKAGES •__ 574 PAPERHANGIN OS. From Common to the most Choice Designs in BOLD, SCRIM AND HE3SIAK, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oil. (liii«eedland colza Paints Zinc White; Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes ;., &c. Sea., &c. . . Carson's Ar-JTicounosioH Paint, Patbmt Silioatk Paint, Oxide os Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Rr. _u~srra3. ' Plate and Sheet Gla33 of every description WholesLdo and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. Oil-, C LOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 & 97, QUEENSTiiSMT. ■ Auokiand, January 23.1878. TGI I S H E if A N D C O ~ JD Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTUtL-K, Queon-Btreot, next Bank of New Zeal d, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Koine-cured Baco Ccrnod Beef on Sale in large quantities N.3.—Dealers In Gamo. Live Pheasants far warded to all parts of. the colony upot; receipt o order, -families waited on in town or 3'ibar b'i IC TORI A FLO U R MILL S, SYMOND3-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps vv heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, Sea. Oats. Maze Barley. &c„ crushed. QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the leas of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and: Fort-streets, ately occupied by Mr Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c., would intima his intention of continuing this Business i-1 a bi anches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this >p. ortunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and Irom his personal knowledge of tho Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and far paulins always kept in stock. ' J A N D J. SOP P E T o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, ■ And.No.lOl.iLower Queen-street Wharf, Vuckland ■ , T" A ME S M- 0 L .£. O D. B _JTC__l___- HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). WH. SKINNER » ' BUILDER, CARPENTER, ' AND JOINER, on the Old Site, A' ULCAN LANK. All Branches of the Bulb ng Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. &c. . OPEC I A L NO T I C E. Tho business hitherto carried on by Mossrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). ______ G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. |30NES I BONES I BONES Bought In any quantities for Case, at tha Free _____ Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lawor Queen-street by ' ' ' . J. & J. SOPPET. QOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY ~ ........ G. H. SMITH, Baker __r_ Conitkctionkr. •' Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly.attended to. E E AND P O T TE E, COACHEUILDERS, GREY-STREET, A UCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue; Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. _________ I AM E S BUT C H ERj _]? '" CARTER, CONTRACTOR, _to. ;' Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, j. irewcod (cut or uncut) reasonable. mG.SA N D E S JL © . . SUHVi-YOR, .. Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys, made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive, and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper -than any house ia New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasl— - Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. "jmB.ESfl SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAME S -B-L-A I X lE, i . VICTORIA-STREET, ■-.•_• Vonr Doors.from- the Union Bank. ABERDEEN PUBISH.ED GRANITE .___ : ■■::. MONUMENTS, In, Red. and Blue, from „5, Freß on board ship to any part'of New Zeaiakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful.. Lists and Prices frke from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



MCKE N ZI E 'f&- ROS S, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). MCKENZIE &.ROSS. ; . PA N D I. ' M C L E O D, c TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND •'.•':' GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinds of Timber supplied-to order. HW A I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STRERT. - Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. WARNOCK BKiOTilERfc. SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. ~- : f_. Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture guaranteed free from alduiteration. ___• rpELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for A Sale at this office. Books 100. and 290 leaves each. D W A R D BAR TL E V-, ARCHITECT, ALBERT-STREET, t' Near Markkt. . ' . ' . Z. |^1 O R S A.._-. -.._-.- Kj'. A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. .-. . Principals only'dealt with. For every information, apply to Messrs. BEAVER BROS. & SOLOMON, : Wellington; Or. Messrs. HAYMAN & CO., Dunedln. O.N S: A L, E, Xx Lapwing: ... rz 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES ' KEROSINE ' . '■- ■'» FAIRBANKS'. UNION SCALES' CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (_ .hests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. MI R A N-D A COAL. MIRANDA COAL. We, the undersigned, have on Sale a Supply of this really good Household Coal, to be had in any quantities, at 11 HOLDER. BROS., Coal and Firewood Merchants, Newton. F ° T —-L " C..'..-' :E, 'the undersigned having-a Large STOCK of th> Best and Fastest Dyeß thß.t can be procured in the Kn^iish and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pare water, is enabled to Pi oduce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fiftee years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he bas hitherto afforded. •'.'./ Ladies' and Gentlemen's VacatingApparoHpf any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed* in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Saiins, Ribbons. Feathers,. GlovCn. Cleaned, Dyed,'or Renewed. In any colour. Gentlemen's Clbtbhil. Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. £3T Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street Ea3t, will receive prOznp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. . W. EDGAR... TOTR. FAULDER} Sole Contractor % the JLVJiL- City Council for the Emptying of Earth Clo:;--_, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &CC, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have, the said placaa attended ta, either weekly, t. ortuightly, or otherwise, can have the a_.i_o done by leaving a notice, either vorbai- or written, with the Inspector of NuisanceD, City Council Office, Queen-atrent O AMILTON, W A IK A T O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a LargotStock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery '.".''.' Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy.Goods Brush ware Fan So^_ Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. ear Agent: AuoklanpKvenin- Star rgIHE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE. JL COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capita 1........ ....£500,000. All Marine Risks takenat lowest current rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, oi at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under igned. HENRY GILFILLAN Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stre ', . '■_ T_TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE IS 'COMPANY. : FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ':,.:.. ... :.. • ■■._: . I;_i _1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund and Reserve _ . £125,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. ■. . Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Btoamora and sailing vessels, Risks on; Specie "übject to special arrangements. . -ear Losses Promptly Paid. GTCORGI. P. Pf_ROK, Manager. CI OUT H B RITIS H INSURANCE O COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents Insured. . -■ :--.'- ■.■.■»..' :.,.-• -■■■'; Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. ' Vessel?, • Freight. Gold; Grain, Gum, and Cargoes enerally Insured to and: from .London, the Colo_ies, America, China, Mauritius, ths Islands, &c- Lowest Current Rates. -'••■ ■>'• ■ . Head Office, Auckland.'i '•■■■■ ■•-_! v.::\ A BOARDMAN, ; : .- : - ~ ' ,;' ...■', - -.-:,., : Manager lPr EDGE' R i A, N.D.C 0., liii WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ~,, BUTCHERS, " G re'.y -:st:ree t; :Beg to 'inform their friends and the public of Anclclniir) thnt thoy'havo taken over the business carried on: by Mr. -T. Barr.? on those premises known as Paul's, and hope hy civility.and strict attention to business, combined with'the Best Meat procurable, to merits- fair sbare of support, Families waited on for orders.- Country orders punctually attended to. Shipping supplied rETIAUPIRI COAL MINING COM Zl 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 bn_.:--'' ' ' ■■■■: uu: i'.-/c-<I.rj : Household (lumpy) . .. .. 50s. . Steam (screened) ■_. ~- .. ...-'____' Slack.. .'. .'... . .. '•'-•-' '„ -20s. ' '" Discount allowed on orders from -20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 pc cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, audressed to 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 these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— . ; Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura _ 38/4 Mercer .... 18/4 Papatoitoi .. _4/2 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 he Sale of the Company's Coal' at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, : I.ecretary. Fort-street, Auckland, ~.*.,. June 9. 1877. _____________ W PHILLIPPS AND.rSOJNB,- OIL, c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils-, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours arul Brushes, Plate, . Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ■'-lass Picture Frame and Tapestry Ivlouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec': Glass cut to size, and carefully \ packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET.



Pianoforte 'Z&M^Mi^^S^ Tuner to His Excellency the Governor. HU BER LI N BRO WN, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM TUNER, &0., from Broadwood's and Allison's, London. Pianofortes tuned on the equal temperament syßtem, toned, regulated, and repaired. Orders left at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Queen s _M_ R. E B B, Having completed the Addition fro his MUSIC SALOON, has Erected Fob Sale a VERY SUPERIOR ORGAN, Suitable for any Place cf Worship. It possesses considerable power. Has fine Pedal Pipes. Price moderate. HARMONIUMS AND PIANOFORTES, By the Best Makers, On terms to suit Purchasers.- Discount allowed for Cash, or may be paid by Monthly Instalments. A Larce Shipment of BORD'S and DEBAIN'S PIANOS (some, superior to any yet imported) now unpacking, and KELLY'S HARMONIUMS. ... . . ' Two Fine ZSIGLER PIANOS, onl . a little: played on, and one Hermann Lange ditto, at a low price. WANTED. SECOND-HAND PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. .. Full Price given, or taken in exchange. !N.B.—All repairs execute! at less than half the usual cost; also, tuned, &c.,\in town or country. ' WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WELLE-LEY--TREI.T, Auckland. ■■ /GREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN No More Bronchitis, Coughs, or Dii'theria. NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNK'd SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend-these Jujubes. NoPub'ic Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenea Chronic Asthma, Hay .Fever, or Bronchial attacks. Sole Agent: J. P. KING, Chemjs-'l, EJNext National Bank, Queen-street. A uckland. q H I R T S. SAMUEL McKAIG Is now showing his New Stock of COLOURED AND WHITE SHIRTS, consisting of the following Materials and Makers :— FLAX (Light and heavy) ZEPHYR OXFORD RINK FRENCH CAMBRIC NORTH AMERICAN. I can recommend any of the above to be well shaped, and the best patterns ever shown in Auckland. CLOTHING. ; I beg to direct attention to this Department, as it is now well-stocked with all sorts of Men's, Boy's, and Youth's Clothing, in medium and first-class Qualities. TAILORING. 7/ S'iThis Department is managed by a first-class Cutter, and all: Garments turned out in really good style, and on the shortest notice. SAMUEL McKAIG,' QUEEN STXIEET. Educational. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. [EBT-A-B_ISK'ltD 1855.] -• Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Head Master: Jas. Adam,, 8.A., Member of Convocation of the London University. Classical Master: Rev. Jo*. Batks. English Master: Mr. J, P. Gradwell, Lon don University. Botanical Master: T. F. CnisESEMAN, F.L.S. Drawing Master : Mr. Kenneth Wat kins. This School is under the superintendence of a' Board of Governors, of which His Lordship t'.e; Bishop of Auckland is Chairman. The course of instruction prepares Pupils for the University, the Law and Civil Service Kxa-: ruinations, special . attention being given to! English, Mathematics, arid Science. v A few Boarders are received by the Head^ Master. (Terms, for Boys under thirteen, Su per annum inclusive.) Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5,' September 27. LESSONS in GERMAN aud LATIN Languages, Arithmetic, *re. —Kor terms, Sec, apply to GUSTAV J. T.HENSEN, Princes street. • - R F.- B. ,WO O,D HA M~ TEACHER OF TH_ PIANOFORTK AND HARMONIUM. ~ ..... ;i'•-- . Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Bona Pianoforte Warehouse. Shorcland-streot. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "IVTAVIGATION -.aught by John S. _Ll D-iNES, London Board of Trade Certifb cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No, 16, Abercrpmbie-street. Terms on application. IW"EW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING H% COMPANY {LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the eighth) of One Shilling per Share on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the office ot the Com pany, No. 5. Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, September 11. 1878.' j JOHN R. RANDERSON, ' " Manager, j Auckland, August 31st; 1878. ' WATCHMAN GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED), CyROHANDEL. j Notice is hereby;given:that the Directors have; this Say made a Call (the second) of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company,- pay able to the Manager, at the office of theUom pany, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or befo'reWKDNFSDAY, September 11, 1878. : '-•■::,. . ■■:•'> JOHN R. RANDERSON _ I ..Manager.: Auckland, September 3rd;-1878.-■-.-.. ■■ ,-,■ ■~; ; E" ROGRESS .GOLD; MINING COM -j ... :PANY (LIMITED)..:'.' ;':'- f : .Notice ia hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the third) of Threepence per Share, on the Capital o_ the-Company,, payable to the Manager: at. the. office of .the. Com pany, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, i Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, September 11,1878. • JOHN. R.-RANDERSON, ■■■■>■ , .:■■,- r ,'. :• Manager. Auckland, Peptem' er.3,: 1878. -:; . GORBY'S MATE GOLDMINING COMPANY (LIMITED).■■. ---' Notice is hereby given that.the Directors have this day made a Call (the first) of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the Office of. the Com pany, No. 5. Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before WFDNKSD AY, September 11,1878.. ....... :' .JOHN R.'.'JttANDERSON,' '.' .'.; ' •' ' .; .Manager. Auckland, September 3,1878. ; ; ■; ; TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE t--.»;. CITY OF AUCI-LAND. • : Ladies and Gentlemen,-^ ;. " ->. - j Having been nominated for Re-election as one of your Representatives, I shall be glad to meet the Electors, at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY,. EVENING NEXT,, at half past seven. lam, yours obediently,> ... THOMAS T. MASEFIELD. T'"'" O THEELECTOHSOF THE CITY , ... OF AUCKLAND. '^\ Ladies and Gentlemen,— ( !■•"•".. •//. :.-Z In offering my services to represent your in terests in the City Council, L.wishto state:that I have no: personal ends to. serve in seekhog election at y our hands. Should .you. honour m c with, your confidence' by .returning me,- I shall devote my best energies to 'fulfilling, the i im portant dutie_ in;connection ; with.the office, ; It. will be my aim to secure efficiency-and economy in the administration of your funds, and to sup port whatever measures are^ calculatedl to pro mote the true interests of the city at large,;-. j iYou. obsdientservant^ -~.. i THOS. PEACOCK.



MONEY TO LEND, in large or smaU sums, at low rates of ■ interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— g. Ring, Agent, Shorfclaad-3treet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of IntereE...—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. • ONEY TO LEND, in large or small ' sums.— S. Yaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. nest the Post-office. Tt/TONEY. TO LEND on MORTGAGE Av_L of. First-class Freehold Securities. - WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, • Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at loav rates of interest,-- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street.. TOrONEY TO LEND in. large or small i_¥_L sums at a moderate rates of Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ■■ ; A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _t__ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. - Office:—93, Queen-stkeet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of 650 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rate 3 for every ,-SIOO borrowed:— ' Repayments extend-T.K- wi__- Total amount ing over £er Woe&- . Repayable. . | 3. d. i. s. :d. i years 12 -6. ISO 0 0 S years .. .... ' 92 113 9"2 Byears.. .. .. 7 6 158 7-6 10 years 8 3 IS2 18 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at soven days notice, and bearing interest at the' rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BAT.GER, ... ... .'Sanrotn.ry. HA S R T UN AND BON, 9 HOUSE LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings '. Queen-street, Auckland, FOR SALE, A Valuable Property, having frontages to Albert-street and:to Klliott-street, City, uoav bringing in a good re\*enue. ALBERT VILLA.—A c.Gmfdrtabio Residence of 6 rooms in Albert-street, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank. ARARIMIJ.—Sixty acre 3of Land near River head. DURHAM-STREET.—A Large Store, now in the occupation of Mr. Mackie, Coachbuilder. For Sale or Lease. PONSONBY ROAD. — A Large Allotment with Shop and Dwelling-house erected thereon, healthy situation and good business position. -KPSOM-ROAD.—A' very pleasantly-situated House of 9 rooms, with verandah ,:and balcony, outhouse and stable, and nice garden, now occupied by Mrs. Lewis.: '"HEPBURN-STREET.—A well-built Family Residence of seAen rooms, with verandah, wood house, tanks, garden, Sec The House is built of the Aery best material, and is in first-rateorder. The property has a frontage of 30 feet by a depth of 119 feet. STOKES' POINT, North Shore—2o acres of Good Land, suitable for a Market Garden. Wood and water on it. 95 acres of Good Bush Land in the County of Marsdcn. 10s. per acre, WAIUKU.--A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-btiilt Family Re sidence, erected upon a large, allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fl.no view both back and front. ; NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoie. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A nice Five-roomedCoi tage, with garden. . A Four-roomed Verandah Cottage at Epsom with garden. ~-'... RICHMOND.-A 3-roomed Cottage, with '|- acre of garden, securely fenced. Healthy situation. PONSONBY.-A comfortable Family R esi dence of 8 rooms, with gas and water laid on and large garden. . -. . , FOR LEASH!, a commodious Store, \ery cen trally situate d in Custom-house-street,' next to Messre. McKenzie and Ross. These premises are well adapted for large wholesale" business, having three flats and dry asphalted callers, rat proof. Foasession can be given on the 16th of October proximo.: [W"*^ _^__! ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad •dbek." .'■ .; '".! .' "- yi j\ :> -'•? -- A Large _tore in the "centre of the Citr, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed,' suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. H. ASHTON & SOS, • House, Land, and Estate Agents, : i "" B,'New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. TjV O R A-""-_■ • E 3J PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN . AND MELODY ORGANS, &c.. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O" W 7 D E N, SHORTLAND STREET. I Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn! Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes; a £75 Piano to be sold for £60.' Others at similar, reductions, viz.; Allison's at £50; Bordsat£32 and £25. ~ . ': '_ : :'' _ j T^.l LLA O E OF OT AH U_H U j For Sale, a Business Premises in the centre of the village. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, : Land agents, Fort-street. jp O R S A L E (C HE A P) ---220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on the Kapa Oreek, Mahurangi ~. 161 acres at Pakiri. County Marsden, Lot 51 40 acres at Pukeatua, Lot 16 ■;",". ! 70 acres, Parish of Wahiki, Lot_3 99 acres, Hoteo Block. Parish of Oruawharo and Pakiri, Lot 69 ■> 98 acres, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, Lot 281 10 acres, Parish of Wairau, County Marsden Lot 26 . 298 acres,.Okahu Block, Parish of Arapohue ; Lota 62, 63, 61, and 65 ■ ■ ':'. :: .:.;::, i A Good Four-roomed Cottage, and about a quarter of an acre of Good Land, planted : _. with fruit and other trees, at Tauranga' really cheap. A Good Six-roomed House, with wash-house, bathroom, dairy, tworstalled stable, buggy and hay-house, pigeries. fowl-house,' &c, [ &c"; and about an acre of-good, ground, planted ..with very large ornamental, and other" treiesi'-'also orchard-'and' flower-garden. It is .well adapted for a - Doctor or anyone wishing to build villa residences', having large frontage to' two good streets,: only .fifteen minutes walk from the Union Bank. The above can be sold either'together or separately. ! —Apply-to .. ■,;., ■ JOHN SOPPET, -.•-'.: :-:■ No:8, Queen-street." '■{\ NZ S .... A L E, "_ EX 'CERASTESZ / -, ; Electro-plated Ware ; •• j Tea and Coffee Services Teapot 3 Cruets '.','. " Z ! Britannia Metal Teapots','. Linseed Oil (raw and boiled), in drums English Turps, in drums ' :- Will be Cleared at Low Rates.., H. F. SHROFF, :i \ HIGH-STREET (opposite Police Office), j .Maramarua C 'oal _Mine. coals ! coals ucoals !! i Where do you BuyZyour Coals ? The undersigned is prepared to supply Coabin any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the Finest Household Coal ever introduced into this Mar kef,/and. needs but one trial to make it a universal favourite; s L .. - i Samijles may be obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater : — Single Ton '.'.' .. :1: _ - .. 20s. j From sto 15 tons .. 17s. i From 15 to 25 tons .. .. .. .. 16s. 6d. 25 tons and upwards, as per agreement. . f Orders left, at Messrs. Stone Bros., W. H. Fenton, Queen-street; or, '' i ■■■■ ■ ■-. ~ CHAS. HARDINg, Sole Agent, j .-■■■ . - -Breakwater Yard; ■Will receive prompt despatch.); ; : "111 E N C I N G.—All kinds of Fencing JD undertaken by.contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S, White, Brighton, Parnell. I i



TH E A T RE R 0 YA L. Lessee Mr. Vf. He_»rty. Business Manager...Mr. W. C. Crowley. CROWDED HOUSES 1 EVERYBODY PLEASED !!■ . ■ UNPREOKDHiNT Kl> SUCCESS Of the Popular Comedians, BAKER AND RAP. RONI Who will appear r _ x _ To-JSTiglitl To-_ii_atl AND Every Evening until farth.r notice In their popular uraaia. CONRAD AND LIZETTE! Or, Life on the Slississippi. Conrad Sohultzterhol'tzaoft.u P. F. BiKER Lizette Yon Wolfstein . f. J. F-RRON Tim Flaherty (, .' ■■•__,.. (His original ch_ract-;-,w:tn.songs) ; - NEW AND SPLENDID SCENERY. NEW FACES. NEW FACES. NEW FACES. During the Drama Mess:?. BAKER AND FA'RRON will introduce selections from then extensive Repertoire of So .gsa d Dauc<_. Song—"Tick, Tick,Tio'-r," (music and song by P.F.Baker. - .- . -: • -~ Song and Chorus—"Beer, Beer, Beer—P. U. Baker aud Company. Song and Dance—."'.lakey, vat's the matter mit , you"—T. J. Fa ron.' i „. , -._ Soiig and Dance (wooden sho?)— Dat Girl mit the Corkscrew Eye"—P. F. Baker. Song—"Ta-ta, Bye Bye"—T.J. Fairon. .- Comic Medley (arranged and compiled by P. a . Baker)— Baker and F_r_on. ■ ■ Irish Song—" Tim Fl-hc-r;y :'-T. J. Farron . (original with and sung by him over 1800 times);-.' ' _> __ ,_ -Burlesque Military Song-:' The Muldoon: Guards"—Baker and Farron. ..■-. German Medley—" Qupnvl-o-ne Lovers. — Baker and Karron (arranged and compiled. . by P. F. Baker). : . ~-/. Prices:—Dre _ Circle, 1/; Stalls, 216.; Pit, 1/. : Bos Plan at Upton & Co.'s. _. nHARBO N N E T! p H A R BO N N E T! JY H A R B O N N E T 1 T> LACK 8M IT H' 5 DRE AMI In Aid of The Ladies' B3._yoi._KT ' SociE'ry. OPPOSITE AUCKLAND SAVINGS : BANK, QUEEN-STREET.";: MONDAY, THURSDAY, aud SATURDAY;: At 3.30, i\_l. ;.--- Sver- Night aft£H,7 o.'Clock. , ADMlSSlON—_ixi ___<__ TO UN G MEN 'S _ H'H IST IA N ASSOCIATION ROOMS. ...-•• A .Course of EIGHT POP'"LAELKOTUREB and SCIENTIFIC ENTER'S'AI>:-IENTS t Will be given EVERY SATURDAY -EVENING, Commencing at 7.30, by Ivir. Josiah alartin. : . Musical illustrations, under the direction of Professor M. Swallow. '...'. ■ The • Subject * will comuris. : Sound, Music, ■: Colour* • Light, Heat. Fire, Electricity, &c., illustrated by numerous bi-'i-!_.!!.t. experiments with the Telephone, Torpedoes. the.PSionograpn, or Talking Machine, ani the Microphone. Admission: ONE .SHlitl ING. Tickets for Course, Five Shilling-;. "Teachers under the Board of-Education, Free. 0 UNDAY SCHOOL • ANN IVERSARY.. : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER i6tk. IP ÜBL I C TE A MEETING. "Chairman—Me; G. Hemus. - ■ ■-- 1 .-•-.- ■■ Speakers— . • ~..'"..-. ': . REV. G BOND :■ . : ..■.;_' '' Qualifications of a successful Sunday School Teacher" ..MR. ENOCH WOOD: ■ . ....-,; ' "Past, Present, .Future." ..-.. ..-'..'.':'■• REV.-R, TAYLOR:' " Maternal Influence on Character." .MR, S. PARKER: . . : :•:-■-.: "Love's Influence." Interspersed with Musical Selections by the Sunday ' ■ ':: School Choir. Tea at 6.30. Tickets, is.-6d, each, may be obtained from; any of the-Teachers/ ■ - '. A : GRAND FAN CV. 'FA I R OR -___ . : . B A Z A A R, . :':.;';;•.'■ •.":'," IN AID of .'./■■■■;... ,ZZ .:, ST.!MARK'S1 CHURCH XREMUBRA), , Will-be held on the New Premises 01 the Colonial Bank" (lately occupied- by Lewis Bros,), ton THURSDAY,' FRIDAY, „_d SATURDAY, 12th, 13th, and 11th bl September.. .-: : . \, .- All Contributions must be sent in on or before Tuesday, 10th instant; ..?■; ... • . ~ Doors will be OPEN .from .2 p.m. to 5p.m., and 7 p.mj to 10 p.m. :;■ ;> ; .■■-.-,"■■ '.- ! -.Admission : One. Shilling.."' Children,. .Half price. ■'___ :'-■..-. ■-■ ■■- : .■"■.-'■■""': hq. YEARS -IN THE TEA TRADE . The subscriber has constantly ; on hand— - Choice and well-selected TEAS, in boxes and ■•' ' half-chests Also, in store— : Bakers' Best FLO UK ; 500 3ack3Adela.de. Oamaru, and Wood's, at lowest ". Mart" ... rae3'. : GEORGE SIBBIN, Z Z ,','"/ . ',:.'.. '' ;'•'"■'-. 7, O.'ieen-street, ' Q =-N-v & A L E, EX 'OCEOLA,' •■JSWORXtFISH,' .'LINDA .. f Weber,' and 'Taupo': .. " Z . '-/,- 925 sacks-FLOUR. ' • ' 870j bags ■' .'.-;■'':; '216 sacks OATMEAL: '-,Z. '' 51S „' OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 18 cases BACON -' (-" J: . '~..: ;.. I_ cases OHHEVk 1 ; :j!ls kegs-BUTTER Ex ' Aiksha^', (_.;;Loi-f,D6K , :1\., . '-12 cases MACCARONiatio V_'.i'Mlc-ELLI. T. H. .HAL L & C 0., HISH-STEBET AK_"V.LO„_' La_ . ..A UCKLAND.HAT MANUFACTORY. YVZ, E, .F.EN TO _j ' (Late KiLL'fc Fe_v_ok By Special :. !A' MvM^i^ Appointment Excellency r i - G073 Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER •,. •• 61, QUEEN-STREET, . Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Ttf AIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. K. T V Carter's Telegraph Line of Coaches :— Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2.15 p.m..; arrive Te Awarnutu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 1 p.m. arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave: Ai-__randra. on Tues day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 9.45 a.m.; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for Cam bridge ; leave Cambridge every day at 10 o'clock a.m. for Hamilton. X N T H E P R E S S : "REMINISCENCES OF THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND," ..;8Y..'.: .Thos. Wayth Gudgeokv A narrative of events occurring during the Maori Rebellion from 1865 to 1871, in which the ; Colonial Forces distinguished Z -themselves. As only a limited number will be i printed, nte ding Subscribers are requested to send their name and address, with Post Order for 10s 6d, to the Proprietor 3 d X EDWARD WAYTE," BOOKSELLER, AUCKLAND JjIVE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA- Ii' LIST.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshka House, Hobson-street. Hours: 10e.m.to!p.m