The Evening Star.

Vol. IX—Fo. 2,436

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY. JANUARY 12. 1878

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



<S£_^^"ljloß SYDNEY AND MEL JIIks--'-"^ bourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, is due here about the 28th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. January 10, 1877. * rTKA, O TEAM FROM SYDNEY ,^_______i__-> to l°ndon"' 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 9.1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALANDI(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, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Taranaki Tnesday, 29th, . 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. FOX T__U B, A_. G __, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen _.__je_;t Wharf. « Wanaka.. Thursday, 17th, , 4p.m. — Hawea ..Friday, 25th. — Taopo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, L.YTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. " Wanaka .. .Monday, 14th, 5 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Tattpo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — _w 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 & MACFARLiNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. OR HOKIANGA. <^_-_HB_-» T jj e p -g _ GEELONG, Capt. Kane, will leave the Wharf, Onehunga on SATURDAY. 12th instant. For freight or passage appgr O R W A I■ U X U. **^_f_sr The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 12—Saturday, 10 am. 12—Saturday, 2p.m." 14—Monday, 12 noon 14 —Mondaj, 4 p.m. 16—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 17—Thursday, 10 a.m. 19—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 19—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/64-Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. Q. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, OR WAIUKU. "«*_M» Tlle s . s _ TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 12—Saturday, 10 a.m. 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. 15—Tuesday, 1 p.m. 15—Tuesday, 5 p.m. 16—Wed., 4 p.m. 17—Thursday, 8 a.m. 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 & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promDt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. .S2_3B__=-_ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK r.|jßpß^.o3 LAND and the THAMES. S -1-.A__t_S___ ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Monday, Rotomahana. 8 p.m, Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. From Thames— Saturday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Far&3, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER Sz TINNE, agents. ■Mfc^ QTEAM 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, 33 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Monday, 9.30 a.m. Enterprise—Monday, (z p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Durham—Monday, 3 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Coromandel — Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without c. shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. Ei.WAßDS..a_ent.' ,s^^ QTEAM TO AND FROM _Jg3a?^lk3 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 Riverhcad—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. «£&£_=-_ CI TEAM ON THE KAIPARA O jiti** N? WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare. and Darga ville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 11.30 p.m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. "^^_^_ gj-XCURSIONTOWAIWERA JjSPjjgg^-ftl- (HOT SPRINGS). The e.s. LILY" Captain [smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. . Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON!



<££^^ipACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SY D N E V DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq.. Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port en or about WEDNESDAY, 23rd January. 1878. carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Acents, Auckland. .s^^. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. -___^-_s- The s#g . KINA will leave Helensr 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 11.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. & «*___*>-_ TT^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, I«P_-S__ 30 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. ■^^^EAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— 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 Mahnrangi 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, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. - Not responsible for Parcels put on board with btrt a shipping note. For freight or(passa g eapplyto gBY & gQ^ «S_3j_fe_^ X>ARLIAMENTARY RATES . J^_gpgP-8_ TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run "Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back at- Single Fares of 3s. each or One fenny.a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. & _S_&__*_ EflOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MAN GAP AL The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COr"OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURA3SIGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Wednesday. 16th January _. onday, 2lst January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, Manager. ~~^r^~ Ip-OR LONDON DIRECT. -ByfaSgggkr •__.* m-gmflcentTlron Clipper ■j_aa__Jß_ll P 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. ~Sg~ T^ 0R LONDON DIRECT. -fc=Tfe|re^||^ The fine Al Clipper Ship _3i_H____-__-l MAY 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 offices of the underaignod, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO.) and Co. TT 0R NORFOLK ISLAND. The Schooner ■iii____3_ii WAIWERA Will sail as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. For freight or passage apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Agent, Fort-street. ft*?*. TT<OR EAST COAST AND ■Or|s^ JD gisborne. __-______T The fine Cutter MAGIC, H. Bushel, Master, will sail for the above on Tues day, 15th inst. For freight or passage, apply to Master on board; or to THOMAS W. BROWN, Custom House-street. :^n^A_KATO~/TOAL~~/NOMPANY. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAYTON Is prepared to snpply Newmarket, Remtjera, and Epsom, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards Railway Station. 5 tons. 20s 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton 20s per ton Company's price .1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton Cwts, 1/3 per cwt _■&, Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F.G.C. will use every endeavour to give satisfactioh. 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 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. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. to builders and others. To Mcc the Times. The Proprietors have Reduced the Price of their Well-burnad Bricks to a very low figure; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, equally cheap. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZE WARE.-Bread Pans, Milk Pans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises. WILLIAM 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 Lowe.t Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. Sec, of bis well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. *gr Goods forwarded to any part of the country. -p C L L A R X, SfiiPPiNG and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga.



MORAL TRAINING AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. Karangahape Road. Conducted by Mr T. H. Smith. School Duties will commence Jannary 14. Studies--Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. Book keeping, Grammar, History, Geography, &c. Also, Knitting and Plain Sewing for Girls. The Bible read daily. Evening School at 7 p.m. J~ AMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.: Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, -Is.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.,- Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa^ch 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. HLEA RING LINE. 350 Ladies' Costumes Braided Pique Costumes Braided Linen Costumes Print, Muslin, and Cambric Costumes 100 Girls do,, do.. do. Galatea Suits 300 Ladies' Linen Skirts, 3/6 Costmes, from 5/6 J BOUGHT JOB. D. M c P~"H _E RSO N, KARA.NGAHAPE ROAD, /\N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized IrOD Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, Sec N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORI A-ST H EET. 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 the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable, accommoda tion. Charges moderate. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, „ _ . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. 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 A. WATERMAN beg., to inform * his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict 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, Rnd 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. PmLLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers ol|Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic filass, PicturegFramo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. -pfii-EJ-IX. BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Aros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst. ORIGINAL RLUE POST HOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria^sbreet East, AwOkland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. • N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house* CHARLES VEITH. CLARKE EROTHERS, (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. ■^TEW^SUMMEE GOODS. J. M, McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN STREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' New SSe? Mminery !%,*£, Zu W New Summer Drapery \ Cs o 'i d ar%LZ New Summer Hosiery) boia Lneap- 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. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. Tj. RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. . Q 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 EROTHERS, 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. gGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, Sec, &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 W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ___-o__ ._4i|^_sso Appointment Excellency '4-S__k-*^___-j^__£r the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, • .' '' Auckland. ' JV/I R. T. T R A FF O RD, SURGEON l)i£_B___S_. Wakefield- DENTIST, -CCEggy street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. '■_ , Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set).



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 unoutt. 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. hopes for a continuance of the patronage SO liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hotel offers special induceme ats to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, and the charges mode rate. P" AUL & SCHENK, House and Shfp Plumbers. Gasfltters, Copper, Tin, and Zinc Workers, &c, Albert-street, opposite Tem perance Hall, beg leave to acquaint the public of Auckland and suburbs that they have started business as above, and having had thorough practical experience in the above business, hope to have a fhare. of public patronage, . R. Paul was for a number of years Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's shipyard, Newcastle-on-Tyne. P. &S. are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auckland Waterworks. . [Established 1858.] 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, 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. CHARLES LAYER, BUILDER & CONTRACTOR, Kvber Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work. Christmas & _New Year's presents. UPWo Ak BM 500 PICTURES TOSg_F Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, . OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a Discount of 20 per cent. We also wi3h 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 6,1877. \\ hangapoua ©team Saw •.4 O". ■: MI LL S. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. E. HEWIN &'BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock of ■VTEW Tj-RUITS & Tj-ANCY A RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Fruit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fi_s, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcolona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JE-___l__S. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves. Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and. Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, Mckenzie & Mckenzie's CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Mai esty the Queen weekly.- CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES. And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties; FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. ~W ~pr EWIN & "PKOTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rp POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite A Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of « CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold, for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7id per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH &CO.'S "V"EW QEASON'S .T.EAS 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 f D>. Refined. Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND fcETAIL (GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Onposite City Marker, 1 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. * Branch Stores:—MAßY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown.



T-^^'«T^__-___r'«SS ____________ _A____g_i_S_g__i— __ A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1878. PROGRAMME :- First Race, 9 a.m. Trading Vessels : Brigantines, Schooners, and Ketches, 25 tons register and upwards. Prizes: Ist, £50, and one-third of a Sweep stakes of -5 each; the other two-thirds to go to second boat. Course: From south side of Flagship through Rangitoto Channel, round Tiritiri (outside Shag Rock), back through Rangitoto Channel to south side of Flagship. Second Race, 9.30 a.m. Trading Cutters, 25 tons register and up wards.—Prizes : Ist, „40 : 2nd, 3rds, and 3rd Jrd of a sweepstakes of £2 each. Course: Same as first race. Third Race, 10 a.m. Four-oar Outriggers, oarrying coxswains, All-comers. Prizes: Ist, -10, and £5 added by Mr Gilmour, and half of a sweepstakes of £5 each; the other half to go to second boat. Fourth Race, 10.30 a.m. Sailing Boats or Yachts under 6 tons. Prizes: Ist, £15.; 2nd. £5. Course: From couth side of Flagship, round boat off Watchman, thence round chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, twice round, com ing in on south side of Flagship. Fifth Race, 11 a.m. Trading Vessels, licensed and Registered, any rig, under 25 tons register, which have not been built for Yachts. Prizes : Ist, £25 ; 2nd, sweepstakes of £1 each. Course: From south side of Flagship round black buoy off the Lake, thence round mark boat off Drunken Bay, thence round boat off the Watchman, coming in on south side of Flag ship. Sixth Race, 11.30 a.m.. Sailing Boats or Yachts, 6 tons to 15 tons. Prizes: Ist, New Zealand Shipping Com pany's Cup, value £25; 2nd, £10. Course: Same as fifth race. Seventh Race, Noon. Four-Oarei> Gigs (no out-riggers), the property of and rowed by Amateurs, members of any Rowing Club. Prizes: Is., £15; 2nd, £5. Course : About 3 miles (with one turn). Eighth Race, 12.30 p.m. Open- Sailing Boats, All-comers; time allow ance, 30 seconds per foot. Prizes: Ist, Cup. value £10, and £10 added (presented by Mrs. Grattan); 2nd, £6; 3rd, £3. Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off Watchman, thence round buoy off North Head, twice round, ooming in on south side of Flagship. Ninth Race, 1 p.m. Open Sailing Boats, under 20ft, overall. Ist prize, __ ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, £2. Course: Same as eighth race. No time allow ance. Tenth Race, 2 p.m. Merchant Ships' Gigs. Four oars and oox wain. Prizes: Ist, £10; 2nd, £3. Course: About two miles (with one turn). Eleventh Race, 2.30 p.m. Four-oared Gigs (no out-riggers). Rowed by Amate-irs under 21 years of age; conditions same as the 7th race. Prizes: Ist, £5, and a set of trophies value £5, presented by Capt. Anderson. Course: About two miles (with one turn). Twelfth Race, 3 p.m. Dingies, under 12ft. overall. Rowed by boys, under 16 years of age. Prizes, Ist (presented by J. N. Crombie, Esq.), £5; nd, £2. Course : About one mile (with one turn). Thirteenth Race, 3.30 p.m. Rob Roy Canoes. Amateurs; paddles and sails allowed. Prize : Ist, £5. Course: Same as 12 race. Fourteenth Race, d p.m. Man-of-war Cutters. Ist prize, £10. with sweepstakes. Course: About two miles (with one turn). The hours of starting Rowing Races can be altered at discretion of Committee. Races 8 and 9to be started up or down har bour at discretion of Committee. Entrance Fee. 5 per cent, on value of first prize, except in races where a sweepstakes is included. All races to be run under Auckland Regatta Rules for 1878. E. W. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. I^. q -^ j. G E CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTAELISHMENT, RICHMOND & WELLESLEY-STREET East. Established a.d. 1864. W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 1_ ypars, begs to state that ho has on hand a com plete Stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled *o turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned. Renewed, or Dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner.' Orders sent by Post will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley street East, N.B.—No connection with any other dyer,_ cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. : W. EDGAR. T-vTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i_l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. . Capital - £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund .. ... .. £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ear Lorsea Promptly Paid. ftTCORGT. P. PTTCRCK Manager. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths ari_ Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc oh cost for cash. HRISTMAS "VTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! _I_l GIFTS.! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD 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 Pdrses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET EERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue; from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plana and Prices free from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor. Aberdeen. Scotland Jn"o. c. ~"c l "o~u~g" H, MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, 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. Con certs, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TG. S A N D E S , • SURVEYOR, Waika-O. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest-.notice. An ext. naive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikatu • district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch.



m O U R I S T S* GUIDE. NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly To Appeac, "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. W. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branch .3 of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &a, &c. X> A R N E L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for ths last three years, '■ would respectfully call the attention of his cus- ! tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Wkll-assorthu. Stock- of NEW FRUITS. FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment, of Imperial Plums. Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celona 3. Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars, front __d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3.. This tea i 3 the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. Cash Purchasers will be Treated Liberally. A Trial is respectfully -Olicited. W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer and Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnell. S, WYNDHAM-STEEET, * ° H w "ETOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JLJL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W Estimates furnished, and experienced W Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O ft J.H. requests attention of Builders and fc_ .2. others to his New Glazing Tariff. ftj p_j ' J. HENDERSON. 5° O * * S, WYNDHAM-STEEET. THATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. A. G. RARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Ykabs.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH. try A. G. BART LETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with the Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of NeW Zealand. npHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. i^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turntng in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC' BAY. ■ N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. T> E M TJ E R A. FOR SALE OR LEASE. The well-known Freehold Messuage andt Property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate a Remuera. The property consists of seven acre of :gocd Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks, The dwelling-house, stables, and outouildinsra are in good repair and condition. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees ahd shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. p\ A T S.! O A* T S 1 ON SALE BY T. H. HA LL _ CO. rj N SAL E. ~. -Ex LATE Arrivals : OFLOUR,in sacks ' Ft-Oyi.,: in 100's ahd 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 Guthrie & Juarnach'_ NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 ton 3 OATMEAL 2CO sacks BRAN. . Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knavee, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. <t_r Inspection Invited. ; JAMES W. WALLER, Manager



United Evangelistic Committee REV. DR.TOMERYILLE WILL DELIVER A SPECIAL ADDRESS IN THE THEATRE ROYAL. At 8 o'clock, On SUNDAY MORNING, 13th January, TO YOUNG MEN OF AUCKLAND. Mr. W. F. SOMERVILLE. assisted by the Choir, will Conduct the Service of Song. BJYoung Men are earnestly invited to con:.-, and bring their friends with them. Males only admitted. No Collection. All Seats free. „ _ . . ALLAN W. WEBB, > - Joint T. BUDDLK. J Hon. Sec,.. rnHEATRE ROYAL. SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT 3 O'CLOCK, REV. DR. SOMERVILLE WILL PREACH. Mr. W.F. Somerville will conduct the Service of _>ong. Doors open at 2 o'clock. H E A T~R"E ROYAL. Proprietor..... -R. J. De Lias. Mr. R. J. De Lias has the honour to announce to the Public of Auckland and its adcinity that, at a great outlay, he has succeeded in making an engagement with MR. J. LEVY, The Greatest Living Instrumentalist, And his GRAND CONCERT COMPANY, For a Season of Seven Nights, to commence on FKIDAY, 18th JAN VARY, When will be performed the most Charming Instrumental and Vocal Music ever before heard in Auckland. The management, in pre senting Mr. Levy and his talented Company, feels assured that little need be said of their merits as artistes, nor of the brilliant achieve ments they have made in Concerts and Operas in Europe, and especially ir London, for many seasons. These have passed into musical his tory, and have been a series ,of unparalleled triumphs. Sale of Season Tickets will commence at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s THIS DAY (Saturday), 12th January. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle •• -• in stalls - -- 3s. Pit .. •• 2s. SEASON TICKETS (Transferable), For Seven Nights. Dress Circle .. .. .. .. £1 10 0 Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) .. 1 0 0 "I CALL L R __ S v "F "N- V ¥ A N! A YTHE TEST G L THE GREAT WAXWORKS EXHIBITION Will open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street, on MONDAY, Jan. 14. One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures ever Exhibited, comprising Royalty, States men, Philanthropists, Heroes, Nove lists, &c. &c. Admission : -One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILQNI _- CO. MASONIC HAL L, ONEHUNGA.. MONDAY EVENING, Uth JANUARY, IS.B. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' ! STEPHEN MASSETT'S HIGHLY POPULAR DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT, Consisting of Recitation, Reading, Song,' • Imitation, Fan and Laughter. Commence at S o'clock. /CHORAL HAL L, MR. CHARLES BRIGHT. Will give HIS THIRD AND LAST LECTURE In the above Hall, TO-MORROW (Sunday) EVENING, 13th inst. Subject: "CREATION BY EVOLUTION AND ITS RELATION TO PRAYER." Admission, FREE. Doors open at 7.30; Lecture at 8 o'clock. Collection to defray expenses. "OY SPECIAL APPOIN TMENT. Tj g ><«r~s_i_r*>v « 2 a /^ -$£n. g. 5 W § 7§/c.DEL'EAU\S\ o & % 3 lS( AUCKLAND. Jgj g g Hi « V J___^__n___,t\ <gtgmlmf P _. MX_r_rON-_TTTO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. AMES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, No. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £1000. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE BTH FEBRUARY, IS7B. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse -. £500 0 0 Second Horse .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 Third Horse .. -• 100 0 0 Starters (divided) .. .... .. 100 0 0 Non-starters (divided) .. .. ... 100 0 0 Total .. .- .. -. £1000 0 0 The drawing will take place directly the list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from tha gentlemen present, Subscribers residing at a distance drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed to. Whenever obtainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, - ■-' Lambton Quay; Or, JOSEPH AMES, Star Hotel, Wellington. piTY COUNCIL ELECT! ON. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Election. Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the city. 0 " . * . I am, your obedient Servant, WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. Tt. G I L L MA N. 0 CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit . a^ts of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support, and confidence during the past ten years : and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued he has < made arrangem. Nts for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICI'S ES, -nabling him ~ promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies ' of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses for cash. ' Business hours, from 8 a.m. to S p.m., Satur . days 10 p.m,; but in cases of necessity, att ance will be given, as hitherto, at any during the night, or on Sundays. J A"n~D~ J. S O~~P P s • Freeman's Bat Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. /Y~Et EA P TU MB S t"G~NOETs, CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., F 0 Marble, stone., and tomb rail . WORK., Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a cah before purchasing elsewhere..