The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,813 j

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1875

j Price : ONE PENNY



s£_!ppias(. "^s^ PACIFIC ~MAIL Wfcv^T STEAMSHIP COHANS Tbe Al Iron Screw Steamship CYPHRENES Captain Woods, will leave shortly after arrival, for Nafieb, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, , ' Agents. *1^ jf OR SAN ERANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONO .^___aa»A-p jjqjjj The Al Iron (Screw Steamship CYPHRENES, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Queen-street wharf on SUNDAY, 19th December, 1575, taking Passengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. -j_CZ__%_ T> EGULAR MONTHLY ih|m JLw STEAM COMMUNICATION J_m§MJ&' n BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, fiS^SSß'&s_ AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 31st instant She -will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 2,1875. EXCURSION TRIPS TO southern ports. Beturn Tickets at Single Fares. The Union Steamship Company will issue during Beceiubf-r and Januaiy, Return Tickets at Sing-le Fares, available till end of February, by t ither of thtir magnificent new Steamers HAWEA and TAUPO, For particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. ___"k&_ "MEW ZEALAND «k9^ -Ll STEAM SHIPPING COM <Vffij§\j[S|fe>> PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, L-ttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganxti, Napier, and Povertt Bat ; and at Nelson for Westport, Gbeimocth, and Hokitika. [Fabsengebs Booked Through > Melbourne.] The b.b. WELLINGTON "Will leave the Manukau on or about SATURDAY next, the 11th instant. Return Tickets issued at Single Rates to aU ports. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. aJkA, 1KT EW ZEALAND JHPBjrSfSK X^i STEAM SHIPPING COM- TflyrojLpk PANY (LIMITED). Special Notice. Return Tickets at single rates will be issued at all the Company's offices from the Ist December to the 31 st January, 187 G. These tickets will be avail able until tbe 2Sth February, after which date they will not be recognised. R. S. LEDGER, Manager. Wellington, November 25, 1875. •^"Hk. Q T E* A M O communication WITH THE THAMES AND ,"»«S_EajgSgs___--3-S» COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. MANAIA —Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 9a.m. Wednesda}', 11 a.m. Thuisday, 10 a m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. ENTERPRISE—Thames. Wednes day, 6 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. M_ 4NAIA—COROMANDEL. Friday, 11 a.m . Friday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsl ble for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not respons. ible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. -■L-. rpAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, _\mS_wE_W*m_ Dnehunga, for Waiuku as follows:— Wednesday, noon Friday, 2 p. m. Pollock Settlement—Thursday, 2 p.m. For any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga. or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. jfiajfe TVTEW ZEALAND J|£||lV ~-^ SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT (TO FOLLOW THE FLECHERO). The Al Barque COLUMBUS, m tons register, Thomas Atkin, Commander, will sail as above in December. For freight or passage apply to JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). -C^A, TRIOR LONDON DIRECT. jj^^^^ TO FOLLOW THE COLUMBUS, The well-known and favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Captain G. Ralls. Por freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1875. A DCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY jgANK "Will be OPENED at the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank on TUESDAY, 4th. JANUARY, 1876. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : ,y**J^e Bank will be open-on Mondays, Tuesdays, ■^p**.dnesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 i o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both S pat aitd becikve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to'take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, ' MftiiflgWi



■I J „ C A R S 0 N, ma-Lasd A«cnt> R™* «nd Debt - -^-.^.iiiLjehbury g Buildings, Queen-street. Q^ORGI A X E X S, QrkAT. * -fREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. gg^Cash Buyer of Tallow. fif A RNOCK BROTHERS, * * SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, -._ RIOBMOND, COX'B CBKI-K. Ufflce ■- Durham-street. Auckland. Miss n oHfTm an, J-V-A. TEACHER OF MUSIC, Watkr l. o o Quadrant, Opposite Government House. g TAN DAUD FIRE AI\D MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. J BT Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. ! __.„ I * OAajo j ; SAMUEL WELLS, - House Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, do. Loans arranged. Office :-129, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) P 0 L A R X, -*- - SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING AGENT, i Whare, Onehunga. Ox Sale—Grey River and Bay Coal. "Ot » js isa ! m x&f iSa i BuJSi i_ a ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by i J. & J. SOPPET. MB. MACL EA N, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 0 io 1 a.m.. and 2 to sp.m. _ Late hour by appointment JAME S H E~D~L EY, mount eden Junction Gbocfrv Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town j prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. J^_ SEC C~O~M~B E & SON, MALTSTFRS, BREWT.TW, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ET W~E" B ~~S~T~E~R ; * Wholesale and Retail SADDLER A XD HARNESS MA KEF, 133, QTr_. n-strt-kt. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). T? B. WOOD HA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. •joeais-u^on^) 's.uimojj "g is? "X -.jsoddo \iojaa aaas aMvixonv SjjXMggg g[ SQ_l_Tg UflOA MQ T> EVITT, GUN-MaKJSJU 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, bhcoting and Fishing Tackle. ~ CT H E A T » BOOT AND PHOE DEALER AND Mantjf .CTURER. 537" Cheapness, Quality, aud Durability. _a_| 56. City Market. SG. p D. BUR X E, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefield - street, Auckland. t_W Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. •p OC.ERS BROTHERS, JZSi CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire Hotel. Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. A AND W. CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. n I S H E R AND CO., 1 Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. NB — Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to ail parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town^ir suburbs. tTtessrs. c RATER BROS.. MINING AGENTS, COBOMANDBL. TAMES B~TJT TCH ER, «$ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat ox Island Coals. Also, Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RASES. j OSBORNE ■& 0 0., «j • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. ___,-,, * * Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. H V L AND, • BOOT UPPER MANUFACTURER, Wyndham-street. W HYLAND, having had 11 years experience, informs the trade of Auckland and outlying districts that he has considerably enlarged his premises and having put on a number of experienced hands, is prepared to execute orders for Ladies'and Gentle men's Uppers with care and promptitude. Woik cv to measure . T>~H O TOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and +lia nnhlip that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. ThSr Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior C] P^ SiotSf- tUa r r_istically finished in.oils, water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates . A superior quality g-^nanteed. Corner oe Wellesley-street West, 1 Over Messrs. Hewin's. pRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. pHRISTMAS«"" CHRISTMAS ! F FENTON wishing his friends and patrons "A Merry Chrislma. and a Happy New Year ' begs to announce that lie intends carrying out his former system by supplying the public with first-class Goods at Cost Price :-Ch.istma* Hams, from is lb ; Flour best 71bs for Is ; Raisins, best, Cd lb ; Currants, s>^d ! lb- Candied Peel. Is 6d lb ; Spice Id packet; Jar Jam 6dlb; Tobacco, 3d plug or 3s lb; and every other article proportionately cheap. ' B3T" To prevent inconvenience the public should make early purchases in consequence of the enormous pressure of business on previous occasions. j FRANCIS FENTON, Market Corner, next to Hemus's Boot Skop, Que .a'lifa-gi, ______-^^^



G [Established 18.0] EORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Calces marie to order. ! AU kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. I Families waited on Daily. fey Shippin g Supplied. WI LLI A M BTR CH, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Ckiteeion Hotel). • Evnry description of Boots and Shoes mad. to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. I All Repairs promptly executed. ;jj C 0~ 6 X, «> . PARNELL PORK BUTCHERT Poultry always on hand. Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest : reasonable price. \TOTI c e~o"f~r"e m 0 V a l. J.LWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrcns') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, So-mkuvkll's Buildings, Attoki-A-Sid. HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. EESING BROTHERS, PLUMBERS. ZINC AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest Notice. ADJOINING RAILWAY T JfiliJ", Queen-street, Onehunga. BAY~OE ISLANDS~COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HEJSRY GILFILLAN, Agent TRANSITION CHAMPTALOUP ft COOPER, j BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, ' Have Removed to New and more commodious Premises, SO. QUEEN-STREET, Three doors above Vulcan Lane. ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoo* kept in stock. The only Manufactory in tho Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK A CO. yu H. SKINN ER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Expeiieuced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offico Fittings, __c., &c. p H 0 T 0 GRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establi.hu.eiit of Mr R. H Baiwlttt, late Photograper, Queen-sinet. Auckland, beg to intimnte that COPIi S of the same may lift obtained on application to them at thtir Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a rtmittance. SSrTHE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! =_ea Per JOHN W .(.AREIGIE, Man.'oeb. cDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. MOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. | No. 53, Queen-street. y E. T. TRAFE OR D, surgeon dentist. Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover'B Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). (TILARKE BROTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) 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. COO K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road—Every hour. carriages, buggies, hansoms, etc., always ON HIRE GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland *at' a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to smt convenience of evening p artiesm. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B- —Arrangement can be made for tho Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. f ~A U L S 0 • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed [Trousers form 10s 6d.—b. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors from;Royal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.—Olo&nintj. Repairing. &o EVERY kind of MEN'S and WOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into any required shape,*. at 3C. PLUMMER'S ___________________■



Business Cards rp I> Al. T <••■ r -r O 0., JL « -4, QUKENBTKKM _ -'_ !_X_lia_gO Bufkli!. ~ BOOT . . .•' i ! '• S Boots made to Me 'sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions, American Stub Toes. rpOTRKISH BATHS, JL UrPER QUEEN-STEEET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 8_ 6d, open till 0 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can he had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thnrsdajs. Two ladies in attendance. For t-pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. T O H~N SOP ""P E T *$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Qui...!.-.stukrt. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Hooking. August 5, 1875. JJ" O T I 0~ E. T. B. CAMEPON, Archttept # aid Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. Tff J. WAT TS, PHOTOGRAPHER, QmevN-STKEET, Onehunga. T\^ A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, PKINCKS-STBEET, ONEIIfcNGA. Has on Balk— Chaff, £6 <19 ton ; 7/ $ cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. Q N S A L E. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. RE. GATLAND'S a TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at tho above, a great amount of domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. MONS. p; PEITfZE R, of the Co liege Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in the French La.nouage and Lrm.ATrnk —G'rncroft-Blreet, Parnell, Auckland. Tji OWA R1) H ODGS ON, juj wholesale and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. ! N.B. —The nitter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck and. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glasß, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed fashes, Doors, <<_c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. |)BD L~fO~N HOT E~L, -B-«J DRAKE-STREET. (Near Freeman's Bay). i DONA T D McGREGOR has much pleasure in in forming tho public that he has taken tho above hotel, und having made extensive additions aud im provements, his friends and the public will find every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits of the bf-st brands. MR. EAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for theErort/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., 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. nHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL chasers of HIDEa, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct wiU have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ArnKuun G"~T W. W O O N, * • Native Lands and General Commission Agent, Licensed Interpreter, Under the " NativejLands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. 1^" O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER 1 BRICKS 1 TIMBER 1 The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders ii con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, Queen-stbeet EOYAL GEORGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. N.B.— Good Stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. "DYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. FuU particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 oases .10 qrs.. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &o. JT O T I C E PEACE AND TODD, Plumbers, Gasfitters, Bellhangers, Zinc, Iron, and Tinplate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied by the late T D Worfolk, Shortland-street, and both being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope to merit public patronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in Nort America. Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for Ridging, CrestiDg, Fini Fountains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sani tary Castings, &c. , Pattern Book on view. PEACE AJND TODD, SH O » A T __«A N_X>l-lS XRS3B T,



For ale. . gipUli ti.. LKi. Severn! Uliuice alive J* eeerves in the tewait K. tt erne. 1 < X til rati, fromsfl o 200 awes. Terms ism A, )iy to R. C jofeli N uutioneer alio1 L ml Age t, T- irnnaa ; Or. G. V. S KWART, Katikati. Ul O R a A L E, R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and .Estate A cent, Markkt-House. FOR SALK, three miles from town, a thoroughly | well-finished gentleman's residence ; every con | veuience, rooms lofty, commaiidi a magnificent view; grounds laid out as Kitchen Garden, Flower Garden, and Shrubbery of well-grown trees, and P.»ddocn, containing itj all -bout two acres. Lowest price, £500. Tonus e.sv. F- It SALE, in Wynyard-streit, a very neatflve roomed Cottage, nearly new ; lirst class garden, allotment 55ft by 103 ft. Rental, 15.. per week ; can be bought for £160. FOR S LB, in Napifi r-street, a four-roomed Cottage good well 20 years If-ase at £. per annum. ground rent; let for 9s per week ; very cheap. Price, £00. FOR SALE, a very superior Cottage of four rooms and other conveniences (next door but one to Wynyard House, Eden Ore-cent) ; tanks, Ye. etian ; bli :,__), etc. Leasehold with 2. years to run at a ■ reasonable ground rent Let for I">3 per week. Price £75 FOR S.^LE, in Brown-street Ponsonby. a rew four-roomed House with double-roof and verandah, thoroughly well-finished. Very cheap for £150 Allotment 40ft x ioßft. FOR«AL(S, two allotments, 30ft to Russell-street. : 30ft to Bond-.'trect, by a depth of 21.0 ft, off the Great _> orth Boad P.ie< £25 Hie t*o. F.'R S-LE 110 acres of rich Land in a good district for £300. FOR SALE, several large Blocks of Land at 10s per acre. FOR SALE, 81 acres of good Land, principally bush. 10 mile* from Auckland. £!00 FOR SALE 80 acres of ( and for £ 0. FO X S vLE, 100 acres of good Laud in the Waikato ; on y 20s an acre. FOR BALK, 120 acres of improved Land in a good district, blabhouse erected ihereon ; good well and mostly fenced. Foil SaLE, 140 acre, of Land at Te Ari ; seven miles from Maog»wai ; 5s an -.ere. FOR SALE, Cottages in«nd » round the city. FOR __)aLE, Farms, Land, Allotments, etc. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market-House FOR SALE, several superior Allot ments at Ponsonby, South Newton, and North tahore. Also, 200 acres of first-class Land, adjoining the Township of Tokatoka with deep water frontage to the Great Northern Wairoa. Also, 180 acres of pood L-Jnd on the Omaru Block, between Tokatoka and Matakuhe. And 300 acres of superior Land, with good creek running through it, on the Okahu illock, Kaipara. All of which will be sold at a very low price. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, very cheap, a good three-roomed House, with large, kitihen and every convenience for Bedrooms up stairs; also a gcod well and freehold allotment.—Apply to JOH.N SOPPET, No. 8, Qucen-streot. IpUR SaLE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 304 acres, 284 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and all necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. Xj^uß SALE, on very easy terms, a JL really good Hou'bo of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by ISS feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. S, Queen-street FOR SALE, Cheap, a very substan tial and well-finished Ten-roomed House, with every convenience for a family ; large Garden planted uith choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half au-hou~ alk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, __ No. 8, Queen-street. IjiOß SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek Irontage, aud a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, at Kemuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within ea~y distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. One"n-<!treet I^O X IMA. l-L/l A TH. 0.-. Lli, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Kond. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. BIBEWOOD BUSH. For Sale, Firewood Bush, Maraitai, good water irontage, about 500 tons ti-tree, and"2ooo tons]liard wood; there are 60 tons now ready for shipment. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. F __ORTmMEDIATE SALE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together with Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8. Queen-street. AAMAEU BUILDIiNG SXuJN-c.. The undersigned is now prepared to take orders in any quantities for this celebrated stove. Samples on view, and full particulars can be obtained^ appli cation to George Binney, Corn Exchange. PONS O N B V FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment Shelly Beach Boad. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. AEAMILY Residence of 8 rooms, good well, tank, etc., To Let or For Sale, ad joining the residence of Mr. Jakins, Ponsonby Boad. Apply to B. Lamg, Ropemaker, Picton-street. TT> IRD S! BIRDS! BIRDS! Clearing-out Sale of BIRDS at E. Robinson's, corner of Albert-street, comprising 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking Cockatoos; also, all kinds of Cages and tin wire for sale. OQ PER CENT. DISCOUNT A. H. DIETHELM, Shortland-street, Retiring shortly from the MUSLIN business, with the intention of opening in another line, A.H D. begs to inform his customers that he is selling off his large stock of Swiss Muslins, French Grenadines, Jaconets, Edgings, and Insertions (hand embroidery), at 20 % DISCOUNT FOR CASH. French and Swiss Goods To Arrive, Per • Star of Germany,' and other vessels. HEAP p H E A P BOOTS V^ BOOTS! FOB CiHRISTMAS Holidays ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Large Shipment of BOOTS, consisting of Ladies' Glove Kid and Gents' Kid Dancing Boots; also, other Cheap Lines, which will * be Sold Off at Gkeati/t Reduced Pbicks, to meet the public during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET.



JVJiscel aneous f r\- V I ~V- GA T O " I.J Has on Sa k— 25 t.ns Canterbury Fiour, Wool'r b< st bauds 20 , ~ . Wi sou's (In sacks, bui dr .Is, aud fifties) 250 bags Feed i >ats Maize, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, etc , etc. Auckland, November 16, 1875. P~aTp"TTr"li A n G I n g s. NEW DESIGNS ! IMMENSE VARIETY ! HOLLAND&BUTLER AXE now opening, Ex Forfarsiii-lE PAPER HANGINGS For the Entranco Hall PAPEEHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms r__ SRHAtfG-tfGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHANGINGS For tho Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS | Room Decorations. HOLLAND & _BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MAT_.IU_.I_S FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS* AND ARTIS S MATKRIAI.S ETC., 2 8 & SO. VICTOR] A- _T BEET. AUCEIAN [Established 1864.] By appointment _^_y^^^^^^^^ Excellency the to His '14^S ;j*^»i%i'Kjir Governor. rp B A R N E T T, X • PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabneli. T Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. /• 11 Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping order?, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T B.s personal attention. rjTR^A ~ND ART UNION (BY permission). MR. S E UFF ER T Has on view, at Mr. Sharland's, Chemist, Shortland street, aud to be disposed of on the the Art Union principle, the following articles: — Value. Large Oval Drawingroom Table £100 0 0 Card Tab! _ 10 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief Box 5 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief Box 5 0 0 Gloveßox 3 0 0 123 MEMBERS AT ONE GUINEA EACH. .Intending Subscribers would do well to secure tickets without delay, as the list is being rapidly filled up Tickets may be had from J. C Sharland, Chemist, Shortland-street; C. Westpfahl, Queen-street; and A. Seuft'ert. Elliott-street, at the Market entrance. HaszaTrd and ~~andrews, OPPOSITE Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that they liave opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, as a PROVISION and GENERAL GROCERY STORE. Having a large Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, \a, to the public Please call and judge for yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t merit a share of public patronage. 8~ ADDLERY! HARNESS! AND STABLE REQUISITES OF EVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick ''remises (opposite Lewieson's, Jeweller , has Greatly Reduced tbe price of ever, article of the above By i" porting his own Goods direct from the bent English Manuf-cturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English or own make) lhan any other Bouse in the trade Riding adnles 'Gent's and Boy's), very STurg. wir.h best bar plated trees, complete, 70s ; Sprit g Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 15s; Hpring Cart Harness (English matte), strong and curable trom £6 10s : Buggy Harness, best Wnglish ilver on German Silver Mounted with Silver plated all over Hames, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own n ake, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s; Pair Horse Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £18; Dray Harness, strorg and durable from £b, 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3s6d per pair ; Bridles, 6s; Girths 3s pair ; Dandy Brush s. from Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s 6d ; Stock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, CoUars, £c, made on the premises by experienced work«>en i.a the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates f-'ole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Dogs, &c. The TradeUberaUy.dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NESS MAKER, & IMPORTER. 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. T~~TJ S T O P E NE D AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMUiY MCLAREN. — 500 PACKAGES OF PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEET, AND ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLIPPS & SON. A SEUEFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH). ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of wort for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. MONKY «i» E~I) on arst-clasj freehold security. low rates-of interest.- P. i. Dyer, Shortland-gtrae



BBW I*m_V-mm^---m3im__--W-_—_--_w-**----..-_ .__—_ _ __ _J____7^ , — fej.Wj-Cii&ir &t»« / \ A T M E A L BEsT QUALITY FRESH OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. X THE 'MARY MELVILLE' AND * HELEN A' -70 TONS BAKER'S FINEST OTAGO FLOUR, in sacks. 10 TONS BAKER'S FINEST OTAGO FLOUR, in bags. 1 TON PEARL BARLEY T. H. HALL & 00^ Victorian T. H. HALL & CO, Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Are prepared to receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them elivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. THJTLER AND Mc.TNNE HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnisheß, Glue, Paperhangings of aU descriptions. __W All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T)LANTS! PLANTS! PLANTS I FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, ano Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, a c , *c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. "TVTORWICH UNION EIRE l-\ INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797 ] The security afforded by this old-established office Is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured ; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with, the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent. |Ip C. 0 T T O I S ~ Has much pleasure to inform his y S s. 02 friends, and the public in general, that he _ g HAS NOW OPENED |j pq his . o GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, o AND GROCERY STORE, £ P-l Op p_s COKNEE OF 3 5> ti Victoria and Albert - streets, g o us t_ w —" s q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and the 7* p3 public in general to come and patronise J-_ fx. liim, promises to sell first-class Goods at gj S the lowest possible cash prices, and givs txi q every order prompt attention. H O • AT THE GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. & J. R. VAILE'S, Will be brought forward this week a Large Shipment of NEW SUMMER GOODS in all the Departments, including an especially choice lot of— \ MEN'S & BOYS' SUMMER CLOTHING, TWEEDS, HAT.., CAPS, &0., &o. The whole will be C_.eab.ed Out at Extreme Saij_ P_rioes, as it is absolutely necessary largely to Reduce the Stock before DISPOSING of the BUSINESS and PREMISES, which must be done shortly, to enable us to joia our brother, Mr. Robert Vaile, in working the Patents obtained by him for his newly-invented Steam Engine. S. & J. R. VAILE. NATIONAL MART, 130 AND 132, QUEEN-STREET. BENEZEE WOOD BUTCHER, ... , ; fSYMONDS -STREET. Shipping, Hotels, and Families, supplied at lowest rates. Primeß.ef, Mutton, Lamb, and Pork; Beef and Pork Sausages made daily. Splendid show of all kinds of Meat from principal provincial stock-breeders. Splendid show NEXT FRIDAY. Prices Cheapest in Auckland. Auckland, November 10,1876. ... . gPEjCIAL NOTICE.. H. L. POSSENNISKIE BEGS to return his sincere thanks for the very liberal support he has hiiherto received, and takes this opportunity of informing his numerous customers and the public generally that he has just received, by , he last English ships, a very Superior ASSORTMENT OF BUMMER GOODS, -OONSISTINQ OF- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock burn Twkeds ; . ........ Alio, some Silk and Fancy Yestings (new patterns), Superfine Black and Blue Broad Cloth. :. v . _-so' Ex Hero, and late arrivals— ■ Geelong, Sydney, and Mosgiel Tweeds. i ■~••■ -• The above Goods having just" arrived, H. L. P is enabled to offer Garments at the following prices:— | Trousers £12 6 Trousers and Vests .. .: .. 118' 0 *\ r -weed Suit *.. * BH6 "<_ I All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and c a God. Fit Gtjarant's&d . .. ,'_ _~' v . ■■ % .'. S . .... The above prices are for C*SH, my m tio being t SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK REXU-ui.ft.'. ; H. L. POSSENNSK'E, TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, New Zealand House, f SHORTLANDiST-tti-ET, AUoKLAgfi '