The Evening Star.

Vol. Vl.—-No. 1,815.]

Auckland, N.Z., THUKSDAT, DECEMBER 9. 1875

i Price : ONE PENNY



"7^l A'XA KANDAYU AND HONO- The Al Iron Screw Steamship OYPHRENES, Canytog H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave tho Queen-street lyharf on SUNDAY, 19th December, 1875, taking fawengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. T*K^ "OEGULAR MONTHLY tfPJ!JpjjP& -i-\) STEAM COMMUNICATION >J BETWEFN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY. $$®S^M^ AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 3lst instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three daya after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 2,1875. XCUESION TRIPS TO SOUTHERN PORTS. Betorn Tickets at Single Fares. The Union Sf enmship Company will issue during December and January, Return Tickets at Single Fares, available till end of February, by either of their magnificent new Steamers HAWEA and TAUPO, For particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. '-•I* MEWZEALAND •tafcHKV «*»™ STEAM SHIPPING COM ytj^flyy PANY (LIMITED.) yoR New Plymouth, Nelbon, Picton, "WnLLrNG ton Ltttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanqakci, Napier, and Povkktx Bay; and at Nelson for WESTroBw, Gbeymouxh, and Hokitika. [Pabsekgeeb Booked Theough j. Mxlboubks.] "'"' WELLINGTON Till leave Onehunga Wharf at 8 a.m., and the Bluff anchorage at 3 p.m. on SATURDAY next, the 11th instant For the convenience of passengers the Tarn o' Shanter will leave the Wharf at 2 p.m. for the steamer. Special Omnibusses will leave the Union Bank corner for Onehunga at 1 p.m. Betum Tickets issued at Single Kates to all ports. for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehnnga. Offices: HoPßon'a Buildings, Shortland-street. t*kA, ATEW ZEALAND |U«K. I^l SIEAM SHIPPING COM- (limited). Special Notice. Ketnrn Tickets at single rates will be issued at all the Company's offices from the Ist December to the 31st January, 1876. These tickets will be avail able until the 28th February, after which date they will not he recognised. E. S. LEDGEE, Manager. Wellington, November 25,1875. -".* Q T E A M |O COMMUNICATION A^jSE^Mftyy "WITH THE THAMES AND ■Mffrgj^fc^'iyaj^k.c. COKOMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. MANAIA —Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Thmsday, 10 am. Thursday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, .£ p.m. ENTERPRISE—Thames. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Sriday, 7 p.m. 1 MANAIA—COKOMANDEL. Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, 4.30 p.m. Westher'and other circumstances permitting1. ' Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. A>. ATEW ZEALAND Sg^ll SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOE LONDON DIKECT (TO FOLLOW THE FLECHERO). The Al Barque COLUMBUS, 744 toDB register, Thomas Atkin, Commander, will B»il as above in December. Eor freight or passage apply to JOHNBATGER, , Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). Jrj, HHHE HOLIDAYS. LALLA ROOKH to open for engagement for Excursions or Private «rUeB duriDg the Holiday Week. J. EDWARDS. Jg^. "OOR LONDON DIRECT. ■^MdS^ TO FOLLOW THE COLUMBUS. and favourite clipper ship fh»» w. wCITY OF AUCKLAND, fot freight or passage apply to CEUIOKBHANK & CO., ' , . Agents. Mi Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1875. ETBRY kind of MEN'S an<3 iWOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned am S^efato any required shape, at C. PLTJMMBR'S "eUfflley.fltreet East, fourth shop from Queen-Btreet pAPIJR BAGS ! T>APER BAGS . Grey Sugar Bags ■ Brown and Purple Bigs 1 Biscuit Bags Flour Bags • Confectionery Bags . Millinery Bags. WliA PPI NG PAPE BS— ; ; Brown and Blue Paper . Small Hand and Cap Paper ,/Tinfoil Tea Paper -White Tea Paper, i ftiated'if required. Price Lists on appUcatioi gou . R- BAIRD, VICTOEIA-STBEET, *liriV Messrs Smith, Andereon, and Co V"; 3 t Tj^g Bag ManufactUTers,' Scotland. £]^§gSES! Potatoes! Potatoes \r *^f Quantities to suit purchaser. - Lr)AjsT MAIZE! iBRAN V® AMP I' " ■ ■ ■ " : E/BAIRD, Vlotori*.«tewt.



J CARSON, on . HoUBo md Land Agent, Kent and Debt Collector, SCichhury'B Buildings, Quesn-street. fIEORGB A X E B, S, orw~ FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. tgy Cash Buyer of Tallow. W' ARNO OK BXO THERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, : Richmond. Cox's Cbkfk. Office — Purhara-gtrrat. Anckland. MISS "N~O~R~M A N, - TEACHER OF xMUSIC, WATERLOO QUADKAFI, Opposite Government House. OTANDAKD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. J B3T Agent for. Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. B|A OARD.J AMUEL WELLS House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doora below the Union Bank.) C L A E X, SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING AGENT, s Wharf, Onehunga. On Sale—Grey River and Bay Coal. TgOJSJjSSi i JtsOJS"JB« S BOMfcTl Bought in any quantities for Casii at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MB. "MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Honrß: 9to 1 a.m., and 2to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. JA M E~S H Et> L E V, mount eden Junction Grocery Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town I prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. BECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERS, BREWER 3, ANT> BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, « AUCKLAND. ¥. ■W r~E~B~srT~E~K ; » WhOLKSAL*: AND KeIAXL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEB, 183, QUBKN-STEKET. AUCKLAND, (Nezt the Union Bank). t? B. W 0. ODH AM. lowther~¥azaar, 25 8, QUEEN-STREBT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. •?99Jis-neen£) 's.inxioji' "s 3? "X onaoddo 'ioasa anas ajsvisonv MiMarara: saass slqoa Ana. J\ EVITT, G-U^-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, *c. I Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Flahing Tackle. p D. BTJ RK E, wholesale e^llows maker, Wakefteld-street, Auckland. taP" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R" OGEES BEOTHERS, CABINETJIAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-stkeet, Opposite the Empire HoteL Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites Btipplic -L at various prices. \ , A AND W. CRAIG. 9 HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from lower Queen-street, to - NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNPHAM-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Famil? Butcher, Oueen-street, cornet of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in^argejuantaties^ Pheasants forwarded to ail parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. TypSSKS. E RATER 8R05... MINING- AGENTS, COBOMANDEL. T AM E S i~IJ TCH ER, flj CARTER, COTSTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships'side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle anh Bay ojt Island Goais. Fißiwooif, cut or uncntfiBEASOKABLBBATES. O~S BOR N E & C^X, • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STREHT, Auckland. . Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware- JSSffioi the most favourable terms to the* Cyinwo rois classified if required. '"" . V Srence: National Bank of New Zealand. Tyr usl cA l boxes. Just unpacked, 20 MUSICAL BOXES, 4, 6, 8,10, »nd l2 Tunes. R LEW ISSON, Jeweller, Queen^street P H O T O~Q_& A P H Y. SPECIAL NOTICE. •MVasuH HEMUS & HANNA wi&'eveTconvSice for producipg a superior » "SiSSSf'-rfrfi^. finished inloilß, water 1 colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. Corner ov Wellesley-street West,! Over Messrs. Hewin's. PricYetlng season. Fase'6 and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Wler^TobacconlßUQueen-Btreet. ; CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! m 1 - t? wwTON wishing his friends and patrons "A wmmmM l. other article proportionately cheap. , VST To prevent inconvenience the P^c J snou« mate early purchases in consequence of the enormou pressure of business on previous occasions. '■ FRANCIS FENTON, Market Comer, next to Hemus's Boot Shop, . . Queen-street. TiyrONEY TO LE iD on firstrdas - JjLL freehold security, lowi rates of Interest- I -p @ Dyer, abortland-atree. •; ■'■' ' =jgj "6.NJSX TO -LisNl> in large o JKL<* email sums, .at! very lowrrate of Interest.. J liaishley.lSoUoitoif, High-street.



O&rflg. G [Established 1860.] EORGE DICISON, Jun., BEEAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OE HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. W Shipping Sup p lied. ILIUM B~ f iTcHE, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHTJ, (Next to the Criterion hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes mad* to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Eepairs promptly executed. T~ o a 6 k, W . PARNELL PORK. BUTCHERY Poultry always on hand. Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. 1U" O T I C~E~"O~Ii~R~E M 0 Vll, ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrena') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Lite Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEBVELIi'S BUILDINGS, AtTOKI^AND. HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, <sc , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waj'ip.to. 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 MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. BAY OF ISLANDS~COAL YARD, BREAKWATER EOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. mRANSITION CHAMPTAI/HjFft COOPER, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Have Removkd to New and moro commodious Promises, 80, QUEEN-STREET, Three doors above Vulcan Lane. A BERDEEN B"OOT~EACTORT, XJu ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Provinco where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on an hand. BLACK & CO. • IL SKINNER, • BUILDER, • CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branohea of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office 'Fittings. &c, &o. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr K. H Bartlxtt, late Photograper, Que-i-sur:et, Auckland, beg to ntim&te that COPIKS of the same may be obtained Dn application to them at tlmr Booms, 224, Queen itreet, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. {S-THE AMEEICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOHN McQARBIGXE, Manager. McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, Queen-street, Auckland, Botween Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert HoteL T & J SOPP Ef, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, .Auckland. t^otice of removal paperhangingToll, colour, and glass warehouse, No. 63, Corner of Queen and West Queen-fltreetß. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends a,nt the Public generally, that he has removed to abov« iddress, where he hopes to merit .a continuance ol their liberal support. No. SC, Queen-street. R~ T. TRAFFORD. ■ surgeon dentist, Wakefield-strbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Paten Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). OLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PINE ART PHOTOGRAPHK GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Firat-class Portraits, fron C.D.V. to Life Size, o Moderate Prices. Children* Portraits taken instantaneously. COO K'S 'BUSSE! • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quartor-pai every hour for Newmarkei. Epsom—B, quarter to 11, % and 5. Graf ton Koad -Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWA? ON HIRE. T> GILHAM'S 'Busses will leav JA/* Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quart( to 12 everyday; AucklandJatfja quarter to 10 a.n and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coac will be run to snlt convenience of evening p artiesn " [Established 11 Years.] WB E A I ♦ NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. U.B- Arrangement can be made for the Purcha of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. SF A U L S • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Cloth! to measure from £2 Us Cda Tweed Fashionable Sn warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers 2o 10s 6d.—S. FATTLSO, Tailor, three doors from Ro; Mail Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, iH O L"D E N B0 O, WILLIAM MILLER, Manufactures op Sea. Boots and Evert oti Description of Boois and Shoes, (Next to Oxley.B' : Blookmakers), Queen-street Wto. Repairs neatly executed,;' ''



Business Cards- T* DALTON & CO, • 44, Qukekstbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No j Slop goods. Best materials only used. j The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Tors. HP [JEKISH BATHS, JL UPPER QUJBEN-STREET. | Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, 6s; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate cau be had from from Mr. j Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies I in attendance. For special engagements address to Sirs. Sykes. JOHN S O P"" P E T HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. i August 5,1875. i "jtfT O TIC E.j T. B. "clmehoN, : Architect ArD Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is preparr-d to supply Plans, Specifications, and j correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on j shortest notica ___^ i T*T J^ WATTS", j PHOTOGRAPHER, QrrKEN-STREET, ONKHTTNaA. WA. PATTERSON, I • . i FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Pmnoes-sthbet, Onehknga. Has on Baijr— Chaff, £6 $) ton ; 7/ RP cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. Q N~ S A Z E. Portland Cement (now landinpr)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-strekt East. SE. G A T L A N D'S • TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOBITOKY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peaco may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys In endless variety. MONS. F. PELTZER, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private LessonH and Evening Classes in the French Language and Literaturb.— Crncroft-atrrot, Parnell, Atictland^ _ EDWARD HODGSON, WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to Waihekc, at lowest rates. Boat loads of firewood delivered to any part of Auck and. , __ W PHILLIPPS ANLTIbW, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Papc-.rhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato, She.'<J> Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut.to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. E~E~D LION HOT E~L, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's Bay). ? — —~~ DON At D McGREGOR has much pleasuro in in forming tho public that he lias taken the above hotel, and having made extensive additions and im provements, his friends and tho public will find every comfort and convenience. "Wines and Spirits of the b^st brands. R. FaIjLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Erortying 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 havo the same done by leaving- a notice, either verbal or written, witli the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur ohasebs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Condgnors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory ratea. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, AFOiriiAsro. W. wo <5 n, • Native Larc's and General Commission Agent, Licensed Interpreter, 1 Under the "NativciLands Act, 1878." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any basiness with the natives .with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. |J^ O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHEBB. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER! i The undersigned as Agents 'for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL BARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute .orders In con. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QUEEN-STBKBT KOYAL GEOEGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. The above Fotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to -i the public. •* Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. K.B.— Good Stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. t jDYAN, BELL AND CO., - GENERAL MERCHANTS, 3 AND it COMMISSION AGENTS; Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES S To arrive per Shooting Star ana Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, wit] p all the most recent improvements. Full particular on application to the undersigned. ;r Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, V 200 boxes Brandon's .Candles. in Ex Dunediu, a 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 oases ;io qrsJj Hennessy'B Brandy, Genev J> Bum, &o. "f^F O T~ I C 3 PEACE AND TODD, Se Plumbers, _ Gasettters, Bellhangbrs, Zinc, Iron, an /-w Tinplate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied 1 DX the late T. D. Worfolk, Shortland-street, and boi i*» being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope rol merit public patronage. 2* Orders executed cheaply and promptly. _\ Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in Nor America. : •*■• Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for1 Ridging, Cresting, Fini Fountains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sa tary Castings, &c,jg Pattern Book on view. "' lER . . _ PEACE AND TODD, «*• , S H O »lX L|A n:d|-*S T BBS X,



For Sale. ■ TLpOft, SaLE, several Choice .Native ' -*. eEorves in the Stewart Settlement at Katikati, . from 50 'o 200 acres. Terms eafcy.—-Apply to R. C. JORDAN, uctioneer aud Land Agent, Tauranga; Or, G. V. SiEWART, Katikati. O R 8 1" L E, A: by R. C. GREENWOOD, altotioneer, house, land, and estate Agent, Market-House. FOR BAL^?, three mil^s from town, a thoroughly weil-finished gentleman's residence ; every con venience, rooms lofty, commands a magnificent '"1 view; grounds laid out as Kitchen Garden, "Flower Garden, and Shrubbery of well-grown trees, aud PaddocK, containing in all about two acres. Lowest price, £500. Terms easy. ] FOR SALE, in Wynyard-itreet, a very neatflve roomed Cottage, nearly new ; first-class garden, allotment 55ft by 108 ft. Rental, 15s per week; can 1 be bought for £160. FOR SaLE, in Napior-Btreet, a four-roomed ] Cottage, good well, 20 years If ase at .£5 per annum, ground rent; let for 9a pc-r week; very cheap. Price, £00. FOR SALE, a very superior Cottagß of four rooms, and other conveniences (next door but one _to ■» Wynyard House, Eden Cre.-iceat); tanks, Venetian blinds, etc. Leasehold, with 2i> years to run at a I reasonable ground rent. Let for 15s per week. Price, .£7. r> . 3 FOR SALK, in Brown-street Ponsonby, a new four-ronmed House with double-roof and verandah, -r thoroughly well-finished. Very cheap for £150. x AJlonuont 40ft x lOSft. FOR HA LS, two Allotments, 30ff to RuHsell-street, 1 30ft to 13oud-.,t;-cot, by si iteptli of 210 ft, off the Great J>. orth Road Pjic*. £28 the two. ' ] FOR SALE. 140 aorej of rich Land in a good district for £800. FOJi SALE, several larg« Blocks of Land at 10s per aero. „ FOR SALE, 81 acres of good Land, principally D bush, 10 miles from Auckland, .Ci.oo KOH SALE, 80 acres of land for £'0. FOR Hxhii, 100 acres of goocllandin the Waikato; C on-'y 20s an acre. FOR SALP;, 120 acres of improved Land in a good j district, Slabliouse erected Uiereon ; good well anil mostly fenced. < Fuli SALE, 140 acres of Lund at Te A.ri ; seven • miluK from Mangiwai ; 5b an «ere. FOR 8 A LE, Cottages in and around the city. FOE BALE, Farms, Land, Allotments, etc. I R. C. GREENWOOD, F Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Makicet-House FOE, SALE, several superior Allot ments at Ponsonby, South Newton, and JJorth Shore. t Also, 200 acres of first-class Land, adjoining the \ Township of Tokatoka, with deep water frontage to ] the Great Nortliftrn Wairoa. j Also, 180 acres of pood Land on the Omaru Block, \ between Tokatoka and Matakohe. And 300 acres of superior Land, with good creek running through it, on the Okahu Block, Kaipara. | All of which will bo sold at a very low prico. ] Apply to JOHN" SOPPET, | No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, very cheap, a good three-roomed Houro, with largo kitchen and every':<.iiv<]iiericc lor Bedrooms up stairs; also a, good well and freehold allotment.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOB, SALE, at Matakana, a really gfciod Farm, with largo frontage to the river ! 394 acres, 284 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House ?nd all necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OOit SALE, on very easy terms, a -ft..' reaMy good Foiißa of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water 'aid "»n, an 6v«ry crinventanco for a family, U/f^t: tlier wrtn frecnold aTlotnleiit, 40 t'et.t frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 foet deep,—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOE, SALE, Cheap, a very substan tial and well-flnished Ten-roofed House, with every convenience for a family ; large Garden planted with choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half an-hou* v alk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, r No. 8, Queen-street. I'^E SALK, remarkably cheap, 182 acres cf splendid Land, with creek irontnge, and a very great quantity of Xotara 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 oaiy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Ij^OK IMMEDIATE SALE, three - Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "OIEEWOOD BUSH. For Sale. Firewood Bush, Maraitai, good water frontage, about 500 tons ti-trec, and;2ooo tons|hard wood; there are 60 tons now ready for shipment. SAMUEL COCHIiAiNE & SUN. FOE IMMEDIATEISAJiE—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. AAMARU BUILDIiNG STO-NJU. The undersigned is now prepared to take orders ml any quantities for this celebrated stone." Samples on view, and mil particulars can be obtained^on appli cation to George Binney, Corn Exchange. P ON S O N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment Shelly Beach Road, ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. A FAMILY Eesidence of 8 rooms, good well, tank, etc., To Let or For Sale, ad joining the residence of Mr. Jakins, Ponsonby Road. Apply to R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-street. T> IRI) S | BIRDS! BIRDS! • Clearingf-out Sale of BIRDS at E. Robinson's, corner 1 of Albert-street, comprising 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking Cockatoos; also, all kinds of Cages and tin wire for sale. CHEAP pHEAP BOOTS V>/ BOOTS! FOB t CIHRISTMAS HOLIDA'Y.fI ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Largo Shipment of h BOOTS, consisting of Ladies' Glove * Kid and Gents' Kid Dancing Boots; also, other Cheap Lines, which will be Sold Off at Gbeatm Reduced Pbioes, to meet the public during m . the Christmas and New Year Holidays. 3 T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. 3 y u.b. —Boots of all descriptions made to'order. pAGOIC HOTEL, JL Queen-street, Auckland. •t "~~ JOHN DARBY, PkopeiETOß. John Dabby begs to inform his friends and th< °^ public that. he has Removed from the Commeroia Hotel, Shortland-street ±o the Pacific Hotel, Queen reet, and in returning, his best thanks for pas patronage, hopes that by1 keeping brands of Wines . 4 Spirits, Ales, etc, as heretofore, combined with first I class accommodation for travellers, he Will merit



Miscellaneous. E V I "wT~ B A T O 3S Has on Sale— 25 tons Canterbury Flour, Wood's best brands 20 , „ ~ Wilson's „ " (Tn sacks, hundreds, and fifties) 250 bags Feed Oats Maize, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, etc., etc. ■ unklaurl, November 16, 1875. |> A PERM ANGI.K U S.j NEW DESIGNS !' IMMENSE VARIETY ! HOLLAND~& BUTLEE AEE NOW OPENING, EX FORFAKSUTRE— PAPERHANGINGS For the Entranoe Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooma :^.-!«RHANGLNGS J For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS . To Suit AJI Classea PAPEEHAKGINGS t Of the Latest Designa PAPERHAKGINGS c For the Present Season PAPE.RHANGINGS r Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Buildera . at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture Framing an -, ITAINED MOULDINGS | Room Decorations. . ■ HOLLAND & ~BUTLER. )IL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS ' IMI'ORTERS OF GLASS PHADKS, «ATERIALS FOR WAX FIjOWKRS, PAINTERS' AND AB.TIB S MATERIALS . ETC., 2 8 & 80, VI CTO XI A-STB EET, ■ AUC X I-A N [ESTABTiISHBD ISS4.] ] 3v appointment <:^^&'s^Wo^i Excellency the • to His <fi^«fflßP^r Governor. TB A R N E T T, ' POPvK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, , Next City HaMi, Opposite mE Thistle Hca-Eii, and at Pabnem> T. Bahnett in thanking the public for their long md steady support, and Laving purchased Mr. Morey's rmsin^ss, as carried oh iv the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he Is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped bo as to defy imitation. N.B—Arrangements are now complete for the 3upply of shipping orderr, which will meet with prompt delivery, Md with T. B. 's personal attention. G~lTa7n d x ak:Fljwion (by permission). MR. S E TJF FERT" Has on view, at Mr. Shariand'.s, Chemist, Shortland Btrset, and to be disposed of on the the Art Union principle, the following articles :— Value. Larpe Oval Drawingroom Table £100 0 0 CardTaWa 10 0 0 Pocket Hiinclftercbief B-^x 5 0 0 Pocket HancUvercbief Box 6 O 0 GlOveßox 3 0 0 las MEMBERS AT ONE GUINEA EACH. Intending Subscribers wouia 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. Seuffert, Elliott-street, at the Market entrance. TTaszard and andbews, xx opposite Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Botnba}'), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-st3 cpt, opposite tho Chapel, as a PROVISION and GENERAL- GROCERY STORE. Having a largp Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, *c, to the public. Please call and judge lor yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t merit a share of public patronage. S~ ADDLEBY! HARNESS! AND STABLE REQUISITES OP EVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brfck Piemises (opposite Lewiason's, Jeweller), has Greatly Reduced the price of every article of the above. By importing his own Goods direct from the best English Manufacturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English or own make), than any other House in the trade. Riding Saddles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with best bar plated tsrees, couplete, 70s; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 15s; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong aud durable from £G 10a : Buggy Harness, besi ■Rnglish ssilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Barnes, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own make, flilver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s; Pair Horae Harnesß, best English Silver oa German Silver, mounted, from £18 ; Dray Harness, strong and durable from £b, 10s; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3s6d per pair ; Bridles. 6s; Girths 3s pair ; Dandy Brushes, from Is 6d ; Leffgings, Ss 6d ; stock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on tha shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLES A.LX AND RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller T~XT S T O P E N E D AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX 3TJNBDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND BMHiY MCLAREN, — 500 PACKAGES OF PAPEEHANGINGS, 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 SEUFFERT ■ CABINETFAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS RO""AL HIGHNESi THE DUKK OF E-DINBtrP.GH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. . A.S. having devoted Bpecial attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, b the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealan woods, able to make to order any description of wor for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, con bining g~eat elegance witj. usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture i moderate charefps. T) 0. GREEJNWuOK, Auctionee: JL\>, Market House, Auckland, begs to inform tl public generally that he is willing to fell and oondu out-door sales of any description whatever, or recei Household Furniture, etc, etc. j at the Market Houi for Bale by auction, iat the rate of 2}4 per cci



/\ A T M E A L best"quality fresh otago oatmeal, t. h. hall & co. I~7X THE "'MARY MELVILLE' li AND ' .HELEN a' -70 TONS BAKKK'S FINEST OTAGO'' FLOUR, in saclts. ' 10 TONS BAKER'S ffIEST OTAGO FLOUR,, ia bags. 1 TON PEARL BARLEY. T. H. HALL & CO, yiCTORIAN T. H. HALL & CQ., Wyndham-strebt, A.GENTS FOR MESSRS. CAXJGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, ire prepared to receive orders from the Trade for iheee favourite WINES, .and guarantee them slivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by •eturn of every steamer from Melbourne. Sutler and mcinnes, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PA PERH ANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-Btreet. 311, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. ", SSf All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS I FOR PLANTING OtJT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetabla Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, <*c, &c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, VictoriA-steeet. ORWICH UNION FIRE INSUBANCE 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- y ments; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and itß 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. Bents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offioes, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on. application to ; JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent. IJ\ 0- © T T °I v § * Has much pleasure to inform bis. jgj «2 friends, and the public in general, tfcat ho § HAS NOW OPENED H ~_ i—i pq hia . q «3 GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, o * AND GROCERY STORE, £ f3 COBNEB OF ®P O > fi Victoria and Albert - streets. £ O to — 2 q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and the g r^ public in general to come and patronise fH- him, promises to sell first-olass Goods at W & the lowest possible caßh prices, and give q every order prompt attention. H O ■ ■ \ T 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, - HATS, CAPS, &0., &O. The, whole will be Cleared Out at Extreme Sam Prices, as it is absolutely necessary largely to Reduce the Stock before DISPOSING of. the BUSINESS ana PREMISES, which must be done shortly, to enable U3 to join our brother, Mr. Robert Vaile, in ■working the Patents obtained by him for his newly-invented. Steam Engine. S. & J. R. VAILE. t NATIONALMAKT, 130 AND 132, QTTEEN-STREET. EBEN-EZEE WOOD BUTCHER, 'Symonds -stre e t. Shipping, Hotels, and Families, supplied at lowest rates. Brime Beef, Mutton, Lamb, and Pork; Beef ana Pork Sausages made daily. Splendid show of all kinds of Meat from principal provincial stock-breeders. ' Splendid show NEXT FRIDAY. Prices Cheapest in Auckland. Auokland, November 10,1376. gPECIAL NOTICE, H. L. POSSENNISKIE BEGS to return his sincere thanks for the very ltberal support be has hitherto received, and takei 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 SUMMER GOODS, , i ■ " -OOK8IBTIH& 0F- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock ..... .. burn Twbeds ; • :::;:;: Also, some Silk and Fancy Veitings (new patterns!, Superfine Black and Blue Broad Cloth. ' Ex Hero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Mosgiel Tweeds, s ... :l. The above Goods having juat arrived,'JH. L. P. ii enabled to offer Garments at the following prices :— i- Trousers -.;•■■.•.•• W ■••;:■ m£V%; ft' \ ,y Trousers and Vests ".'. .."'.." 118 6 d Tweed Suit .. .. .... '8 16 0 k All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and *?.-; a Good Fit GtrARAMTiiKD. ~ h i : i . The above prices are for CASH, my, motto beini at SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK KETTJJBNS. a : H. " L. POSSENNISKiJE, . let ta;ilO|R Sa n b h a } bj t maeeb ye ,; y New Zealand Housb,