The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,781.]

Auckland, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBEE 29, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



SMpplag ~Z\jL TT 1011 SYDNEY AN] dWfX^vX 1 MELBOURNE. ___\m^^^^ The fast and favourite ss. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above TO-MORRO"\ (Saturday), the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward cargo will be received on board up to! am on morning of sailing. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16 Queen-street, Auckland, ' October 28, 1875. -TVk IyEWZEALANI iUctk "k^ STEAM SHIPPING COM *«3__B2* PANV (LIMITED.) 3^^^l™outh, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, L-Ttelton, and Oxago; transhipping a Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povbrt. Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpokt, Grexmouth and Hoki-Ika. (Pauskngebs Booked Through , Melbourne.] The s.B. TARANAKI will leave OnehunKa Wharf on TUESDAY next, th< 2nd JSovember, at 10 30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers leaves Auckland a 9.20 p,m. Tor freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. . Offices: Hobson _ Buildings, Shortland-street. :7^ T7OR TaRANAKI; mfWWki. JO NELSON, PICTON WEL qß___QPf> LINGTON> LYTTELTON, AND rßooking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, 1 and Hokitika.] TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer _«___- TAUPO, Captain Macfarlanb, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, 2nd November. For freight or passage apply to . HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ..Ti'V 25, Queen-street. jS^ TVTEW ZEALAND ■jftgig^. Xl SHIPPING COMPANY'S ' FOB LONDON DIRECT (TO FOLLOW THE FLECHEKO). The Al Barque COLUMBUS, 744 toDS register, Thomas Atkin, Commander, will sail as above in December. For freight or passage apply to JuUN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). ___. QHIP BRITISH EMPIRE ll^W^ FROM LONDON. •jcSw All Claims against the above ship must be rendered in duplicate, before 12 o'clock noon, pn Monday, Ist November, otherwise they will not be * i-scognised. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Zfa^ TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. IwR^SgR TO FOLLOW THE COLUMBUS. The well-known and favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Captain G. Ralls. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1875. Merenandlae. yiCTORIAN WINES. 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 delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every Bteamer from Melbourne. Q A T M E A L. .BEST QUALITY FRESH OTAGO OATMEAL ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & Co. ;MeI.TED, EX HERO, v 16 KEGS BEST NEW-MADE" ',:'. %twU sr,- SYDNEY BUTTER. ' .: " A lfiis_"B: -,'_.■'.' ::: ' ■-. ■'. '' ' '■"",:: '■■:_ _i,.>'■_.-•'_. ' Soita«r_ l __« H i..' 'h A L;L & C 0. ; JH^ BELL AND CO.j , j.(; "BENERAL MERCHANTS, j l}j_„ '-_ AND GO MM ISS IO N A G B-JSf'-T 8, ~., ; , ytaoAN Lane, Auckland. "Bill ia r d tabl e s, s To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily " __^_m_w«isaia of First-class Tables, complete, with i _S*. ®,?^!. trr ent improvements. Full particulars J& application to the undersigned. fZ i, nnr. l Also. *o arrive ex Emily McLaren, - aw boxes Brandon_ Candles. ; ■>"•• '■-'•. j ;s; __Ay' ExDunedin, , • r., ZOO bpxea De Roubaix Candles , " 10p boxes Belmont's Candles 1 300 eases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva ,! "■>"' ■_ '■_■■] : Rum, &0. ,-: .";' ... :d ■ b ;N" n c;. s Ij«I T _.._, having purchased of Messrs. Stewart aiid 4,.^Kgoi. the balance of their Stock of , J SIMPSON SEWI^ G MACHINES, _r_?_2 ffer them at from £71055 andi*not approved j?,^™e en* of thirty, days, they can be exchanged '"Wheeler and Wilson, Howe, Singer, or any other «^ machine, tREKO? charge. I GElii CENTRAL SEWING AND WASHING _ hmd'l MACHINES DEPOT, a-,-__V tT,B E N - B T R E E T. Mfi. V al g c orge hotel, Si T"v_ ], . ■:■;,'_ NEWMARKET. _•^S?' b°v _Hote, has been enlarged and fitted up tlwpSbWc exj)enße- Krst-class accommodation to 68 j;nd Spirits, &0., of the best brands. b.b,- Qood a tabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, j .■•.*-—-- .?.. Proprietor. Just published, "BR^^£' S GUIDE jPND." JggLHggianT. PRICE -—ONE SHILLING. PHOTOG R A P H Y. SPECIAL NOTICE. '■'lUv_k,Wv.^RS-'HEMuS &.HANNA ; ,';";'.' I 4 W__hS^u pLt!?are in informing their friends and «*» a-fi_.lS3?:_^eirTortralt Studio is now OPEN. _. With~«™ollßh_nent has been carefully fitted up fj ; 9l_ug ofl>or__»it_.® mence for Producin? a,.suT?erior «010M otlf^ Ha finished in oils.' wate-/ A^f!Wm«, at reasonable rates. m _ ■■.> , / *,nPenOT^uidity of,work guaranteed. ''•> 00S^»i, «Q UEEN-STREET, '< •"WWE OF^ WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, ■OY_cJto«nijiH*-n.B, 8,-.-iroa: odi U



Business Ctadg. 5,f CARSON „* . Bouse and Land Agent, Rent and Deb -ouector, Stichhnry's Buildings, Queen-street. i-l E O R U E A X E R S €,__.__ FREEMAN'S BAY V SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. If . iy~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. WARMOCK BROTHERS V * SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, SiOHMOND, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. Miss n~ o~TTmXr - TEACHER OF MUSIC, ) Waterloo Quadrant, > Opposite Government House. HA R L"E~S LUCAS. BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pegged), ,t QUEEN-STREET, * I . Qkehusga. 'J S. KENWOOD, BUTCHER, O » c h v jsr g a. J> s SECCOMBE & SON, 8 j MALTSTKRS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, t! GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. T| F. W~E~Bnr~T~E~R, V_T>Txr „ Wholesalk and R-rtaii. SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, . ' 133, QUKKH-STRKET. AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). ' | gTANDABD FIRE AJSD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. t__~ Agent for Auckland— BENRY GILFILLAN, ____________________ 7, Queen-street. BIA CARD J AMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents., Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:-129, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T C R A T G, ** • forwarding Agent, Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &c. On Sale—Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. . Fort-street, Auckland. JL» i .s. £i£3 i BON Ee>! . BON.&& ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. AMES H E D L EY, mount eden Junction Gbocery Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. "P B. WOODHAM. lowthebTbazaar, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODB, ETO. •!}_ _-ns-u__n?) _,ujj_iok _ _y _ ajfioddo '-GOd-ia aaas aNvraonv SiUim -THg &y saasrs gnoA adSl T\ EVITT, GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, *c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. rj. D. B- TJ R X E; WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. ___f~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ONS. P. PELTZER, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in the French Language and Literature. —Cracroft-street, Parnell, Auckland. OGERS BROTHERS, 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, WYfrPHAM-i-TRBET. Tjv I. S H E R AND CO., J-1 Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Lurham-street, Auckland. Poultr yof all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Borne-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. jf.B. Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. TTm ~e~_~F- tche r1 tl CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE^ r -BALLAST SUPP-XBD. . Newcastle and Bat or; Island Coals. , Also, . _1 Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RAKES. ty n s :;, ;-a,; ...l- ~~it_. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks .: ■ • White's and other brands ■' , ,:. i And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & jenkinson, VIOTORIA -STR EB T EAS t. J.O rWBO"R n_ & c oi, • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, _,- , 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 thejr customers. . ,' '■ ' All Wools classified if required. ... * * Reference : N ational Bank of New Zealand. ! TpHTjNELL BRUSH MANUFACTORY. JOHN LITTEN ■ *Z . U [ ' •___<«. to irifointn the public of Auckland that he SB ' atoemtto commence a Wholesale Brush Manufactory in those commodious premises, formerly used for sailmaking purposes, opposite the Union ; Steam Saih and Door Co.'s Mill. Mechanic's Bay. | , N.B.— Farmers DriU Brushes will be refilled. ; j & J SO PIE t; * FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND _ j ■ No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, AUOKL A N P. ' a T C. T. SA X TON'S, f\ NEWMARKET, . j . n™;_ita +h« Remuera Road, can be had all kinds of °PPOSitetfro?monge_y. Building and Furnishing Timber of all kinds . Lime, Sand, Cement Bricks, Draiu Pipes, ' and all kind of Joiners' work at Town Prices. VT Note the Address. : _• PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND--TREET. PHOTOGRAPHY INFILL ITS BRANCHES. Views oe the H-t~Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori j ': cartes; in Auckland. ' .g. fiMidren's Portraits taken instantaneously^J^ M^~ON^Y TO LE ">D on ■ freehold security, low rates of interest.-^ i tt., n i Dyer. Shortlahd-stree1. f _, rsjsfwm £fi" TO' -J_i_t._y ~t in 'lar^§, or



Business Oards. f [Established 1860.] . (lEORGE DICKSON, Jun. _ V^ BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, ? TOP OP HOESON -STREET. Wedding and Christening Calies made to order AU kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. , M?" Shipping Supp lied. ILL IA M BTE C H BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Chiteiuon Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. ) c 6 ~0 X ' «^ „ PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY Poultry always on hand. | » Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowesl reasonable price. Elwin, bT~T7 Tc~Kifo'-s 1 LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torreus') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australia. 43. iNstruAKOE Buildings, Auckland. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. KEESING 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. EDWARD H ODGSON, wholesale and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B.—The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck land. COO K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. 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 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will bf run to smt ronvenience of evening parties. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HEI^RY GILFILLAN, Agent. TRANSITION CHAMPTALOUP & COOPER, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Have Removed to New and more commodious Premises. 80, QUEEN-STREET, Three doors above Vulcan Lane. BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, 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 Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. T|T K. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. AU Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desii ing 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 • I THE Undersigned are* Cash Ptjrt . ohasees of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL' TALLOW, &c, &C., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances return, d at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers^ ;. .-,■■ ArifitLAWT) . ■ . . ] Vr,.o T I C.B O F RE M 0 V A l] NEIL CAMPBELL, Tailor and Clothier, begs to inform his numerous friends: and patrons, and the public of Auckland,.that he.haS'taken those new and centrally-situated premises in Queen-street, two doors from Welleeley-street, where he hopes to obtain a continuance of the favours bo long bestowed upon hi-fi.'.:!, c. -,-.• ;".._.:•:..'.-.. ... . ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paenell. \W Firewood Yard: Mechanics* Bay Wharf. mJ /a A large stock always on hand. Posts and j Rails supplied to order. Carting •done at charges. riITY BAKERY- AND STEAM ~ BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, ! HOBSON-STREET. *»* ICEiNG. And Ground Susak always on Hand. *»* • ' ■' ■ ■ ! W. R, WADDELL. 1 "PJOTIOjE OE REMOVAL. paper Hanging, oil, colour, and GLASS WAREHOUSE, ; j , No. 53, ' : ! Corner of Queen and West Queen-streetß. [r 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. T\ E JS T I S T R Y. MR. T. TRAFF 0R D, ! . .... SURGEON DENTIST, WAE2II_I_-S|BJ!-T. ..,.,-. ! Artlfiolal Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. GLARKE BROTHERS, ~ (LATE CROMBIE'S). | ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC - ■'■;:Z Vyl ' 'galleries;:; . (Opposite Union Bank),,, ~'." '■ ;\ q\U.E EN •:JS.',T R E'E.T, /> - . I , .AtJCKIiAin)../',.: .-•,, ' Fir st-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to LifefSize, al 1,;:.! j Moderate PMceS.' Children's Portraits tiken instantaneously.



Business Cards. TD ALT O N & CO., - 44, Queensteeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. . Boots made to Measure in five hours' notice. Nc slop goods. Best materials only used. The : Latest Frenoh Fashions. American Stub Toes. ' rp URK IS H BATH S, X UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily frqm 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s 6d, .open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. , i Aicken and Mr. Pohd, chemists, Qut-en-^treet. I Open for Ladies <ouly) on Thursdajs. Two ladies 1 in attendance. ! For i-pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. j By Appointment to H.R.H: The Dus/ of Edinburgh His Excki-lencv ' d», cffi^^J-^. ~&e Eabi_ of t G. F. Bowkn, Ni^^^^^^^^ir-«c. r &c, &c. BH. R ARTLETT'S • PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, QIJEEN-STREET, ,J;,JAhCKLA_TD. I R. H. BARTLETT has to return his sincere thanks to the ladies ancl gentlemen of Auckland who have patronised him Jfor upwards of ten yeaes, and begs to inform them. • that, having had his Gallery thoroughly renovated and decorated in a style not to be surpassed m Iho Australian colonies, he is now X^repartd to take Photographs from the smallest to j Ufa size. He is'; in receipt of the most modern [ appliances from America, amongst which are instru ments for taking***, the "Promenade" and Albert Pictures. '■ Dressing and Sitting Rooms for the convenience of ■| Ladies. I O H N SOPPET, W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. C. €?. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. _\\ T. B. "CAMERON, Architect atd 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. . NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day and night. Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. '.{ — Country orders will meet with immediate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. W J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, Queen-street, Onehunga. T\f A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Pbinoes-btbket, Onehunga Has on Sale— Chaff, £6 $ ton; 7/ $ cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. E. G A T L A N D'S • TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITOBY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of .domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. "DIVANS <fc MoDERMOTT'S photographic establishment, 194, Queen-street, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. [ESTABLISHED 11 YEABS.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND LOTHIER AND GENERAL DEALER, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N. B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing at private houses PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glassy, Glazed cashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. KA PER CENT. REDUCTION in _Jv_J the price of SALMON. Fresh American Salmon only lOd $ tin. Another cheap line— TAPIOCA, 6d V »>. ■ .■•'■- —: ■■• i ONLY FIRST- CLASS GOODS, . Terms—Nett cash. ,-' ALEXANDER McCULSK_, \ Grocery and C ndiment Warehouse; Top of Hobson-street. r. R I C X E T| WALTER EWEN has just opened hiß new Stock of Season Goods—Bats, Balls, Stumps, Nets, Leg Guards, Gauntlets, &c, &c , from Duke's and Page's, factories direct, all of which will be ofiered, and arp now on sale, at the lowest possible prices for cash. 74, Queen-street, j FALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE SYRUP.—An Effectual and Speedy Remedy for Wind, Pains in the Bowels, &c, to which Infants and Young Children are liable in- early Infancy, and while Teething.— Botties at Is _d, 2s _d, and 4s 6S each by .. -. - .'" j ' " S; FALL WELL, Chemist, ' Otahuhu andPapakura. FALLWELL'S "WORM POWDEBS.4- A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at Is 6d, 2s _d, and 4s _d each. -• .'- ..,-■ Agents:'r->~. •-)-".'; . Hamilton Bbosi, Queen-street. ! T. Ciaiton, Victoria-street I • p HO T O G R A P H I JD NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. BAbtlstt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. ' j ■ It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. j < e^-THE AMEBICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ■ "x';'/' COMPANY i-m '*'' Z::; Pee JOHN McQARRIGLE, Manager. j W. W O O N, • Native Lands and General Commission Agent, J ' '' j Licensed Interpreter, Uflder ,the " Native Lands Act, 1873." Thie advertiser is in a pdsitibn. to'devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he.may be t ') .-'entrnstod. '■'■•-" v ":-'-- t - - ■:_: ::>•;>.-j XSd.y ■ , . j 11 , Address: High-street; near Darby's Commercial » Hotel, with entrtu.ee from Shortland-streft. . QOW



For Sale. '' OR SALE, a six-roomed Cottage within ten minutes walk of the Union Bank ; gas laid on in every room.. Moves, tanks, irnd wash house. Price _e2o..—_ pplyat the office of this paper, FOR SALE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 394 acres, 284 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and all necessary outbuildings.—Apply 10 , JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen-street. OR SALE, at Matakana, with frontage to the river, a really choice piece of Land, 220 acres, 40 acres of it in good grass, with ' part timber on the remainder.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. |?.'R SALE, on very easy terms, a J- really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 lett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Sa L ft, 4.3 acres of good Land, partly fenced and improved, fronting the har bour, between the Flagstaff and Mr. A. O'JNeil's pro perty.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen-street. FOR SALE, Cheap, a very substan tial and well-finished Ten-roomed House, with every convenience for a family ; large Garden planted with choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half an-hour's walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-etreet. I^Ort SALE, at a very low price, 24 J_- acres of good Land, part of which is in grass, the balance nearly fenced and ready for ploughing with new and well finished 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, and Garden planted with choicest Fruit Trees, only 9 miles from town. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Comfortab c and well built Cottage in Drake-street, containing seven rooms, good outbuildings, a well with never-failing supply of water, and freehold allotment. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a really good and com pact Farm of 197 acres, part of which is in good ■ grass and fenced with strong wire fencing, a substan tial fix-roomed House and all necessary outbuildings, fronting to the river at Matakana. —Apply to .JOHN SOPPifiTT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, several superior Allot ments at Ponsonby, South Newton, and North bhoro. 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 good Land on the Omaru Block, between Tokatoka and JMatakohe. And 300 acres of superior Land, with good creek running through it, on the Okahu Block. Kaipara. All of which will be sold at a very low price. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "VT ELSON- street; FOR SALE-Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. OON SONBY. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment in Shelly Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. tSevonport. FOR SALE, The following Valuable Freehold Properties :— A large and comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted _tc, situated at the foot of the Flagstaff Hill, within three minutes walk of the Devonport Wharf, with one acre of rich volcanic soil, planted with ornamental trees, and neatly laid out as flower and kitchen garden. 2 acres on the Lake Road fenced laid down in grass, with cowshed and stables erected thereon. 3 acres at the foot of Kheep Mount, securely fenced with post and rail and thorn hedge. 4% acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and under cultivation. For particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. lITARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. For Sale, a four-roomed Cottage in thorough repair, tanks, Venetian blinds, and every convenience; 20 years' lease at a low ground rent; let for 16s per week. Price, £120. For Sale, a well finished five-roomed Cottage, with good water and every convenience, situated in Eden Terrace, nice garden, &c. Terms easy. For Sale, at Mount Albert, a thoroughly well fur nished Family Residence, containing 7 lofty rooms, with bathroom and every convenience, together with two acres of rich volcanic land, all cleared and laid out in garden, orchard, and paddock, never failina supply of water, and within half-a-minute's walk of the 'Bus four times a day. For Sale, in the Karangahape Road, a good five room°d House on allotment 33 x 160, good well, &c , leasehold, with ten years to run Price, £45. The house can be removed at the end of term. For Sale, 140 acres of fair laud at Mangawai Price, 5s an acre. 20 acres of good Kauri bush, re mainder fern. ' ! For Sale. Land in the Waikato, £1 an acre. For Sale, several first-class Farms near town, in thorough working order, from £_ to £25 an acre. j For Sale, Eggs of all kinds, from Prize Fowls, 10s and 20s per dozen. _>v. WLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. < K. C. GIEENWOOSD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE. LAtU>, AND GENERAL "COMMISSION AGENT, MA R.-K c t House. •> | . , _ I ;m o t i c e| TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. \ TIMBER! BRICKSI TIMBER 1 i The undersigned a* Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL ! . HARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME OHaNIC'S BaY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, ~',., 27, QCEIKN-STBI-BT ~ . G RATTAN'S STAR HOTE L, NEWTON..." ( . "\\ The Best Hollands Gin, 4d per glass . Best Jamaica Rum, 2s 6d per jottle - •' ■•'■■ ■' ~ Schnapps, 2s 6d per bottle _•-,.>' i ' Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle .. .. ! Bedell and Watson's Sparkling Ale, 2s per gallon. ; f :i;. ::\..;;V'./ i:'..,''_ J..H. GRATTAN, ■ ' ■'.''.' Proprietor ' ■piNE ARTS DISTRIBUTION. A. Magnificent Collection of WORKS OF ART, carefully selected frem the Galleries of the best British and Continental Publishers, will be disposed of V BY ART UNION, Under the direction of aCompittee of Gentlemen, on WEDNESDAY, 29th December. THREE HUNDRED TICKETS, AT ONE i',. .;i £_ _!_! ; GUINEA EACH, i W.o WFOETY-fIVE PRIZES, "S« .0 •■....■_ F)-./. Comprising— '--■ aquagraphs, •'•■•"* > ' oleogkaphs, Chromos, ''■■..'. ,-■-■< Water Colour Autotypes, Being fac similes of Paintings by Ancient and Modern Masters. ao'ltu. I. ■ .-,-.! The Pictures will be on view privately (admission ' by Visiting Card) on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, alter which they will be open to public inspection. THB "SIMPSON" SEWING' MACHINE DEPOT, } i '"I,';;-';;, j fR./'-BAr^iy^; Co,, ;- 0 ; \ It oi_K.'._s-.ft??.^"-^e J-^y*'^*^rtey>_treet. -..■■:



Miscellaneous. SADDLERY! HARNESS! AJTD ? STABLE REQUISITES OF EVERY KIND. Tho Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lcwisson s, Jeweller), has Greatly Beduced the price of every article of the ' above. By importing his own Goods direct from the best Fnglish Manufacturers he is enabled to charge murh lower prices for everything (whether English or own make), than any other House in the trade^ Riding saddles (Gent's and Boy-), very strung, with best bar plated trees, complete. 70.; Sprmg cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from _-6 15_; Spring Cart Harness (English ma_e), strong and ourabl. ttom M. ;0s ; Baggy' Harness, best Fnelish ilver on German Hilver Mooted, with Silver p'ated all over Homes, £10 1-Sj Buggy Barnes., my own nahe, Rilfe* on German b-.ve * Mounted, from £10 lOs ; Pair Horso Harness be»> English Bilver ou German Silver, moflnied. from .ClB ; Dray Harness, strong and durable frats Kb, los ; Spring C»rt Collars, from 15s ; Kpurs, complete wiyi straps, from 3s6d per pair ; Bridles 6s; Girths 3s pair ; Dandy Brush s, U m Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s _d ; Ktook Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made en the premises by experienced work . en on the shortest notice. | Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates t-ole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Logs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, "W. S. JONES, , WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S-DDLER, HAR i NESS MAKER, * IMPORTER, ! 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. ] J~~JJ S T 0 P E N E D AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUR, * GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 atto 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN, — 500 PACKAGES OF PAPEEHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, i VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEKT, AND ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLIPPS & SON. I pAPERHANGINGS. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY! Holland!- butler ARE NOW OPENING, EX FORFARSHIEB— PAPEEHANGINGS For the Entrance Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms ___^€;rhang_ngs For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS j Room Decorations. HOLLAN D~& ~BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND ARTIS S MATERIALS ETC., 28. & 80. VICTORIA-bIBEET, AUCILAN A SEUEFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS BOYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles ol Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of tbe beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for preßeniation, or tor gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. _^ . '" " . [ [Established 1864.] By appointment Excellency the to His '-'• *>4^___3a^_B^__^^r Governor. } TB AR N E-T- _\\ . 1J PORK BUTCHER, a vns> ... .}] HAM AND BACON CURER, ... Next City HaLl, ■ Opposite - the Thistle H ctel, and at Pabn_b_lii T, Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, _nd l.aving purchased Mr. Morej's business as carried on in the premises oi pi>site Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg-to announce that he is now. prepared to supply every requisite of thje trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. j N.B —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordere, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention, j rjEEAT OALE OF "gOOTS ... ,„-„■; AT TJ_p . . ~: ....... i B L U E B O OT. ;..> - / o. BROOKES -■-■■':"! Is Selling the whole of his Stock,of English Boots and Sboeß at Cost Pbioe. to make room for alterations. C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. : The Sale wttl be.a genuine one. . . .. '• .. r .- ! 10 Up jxjst LANDED- '• j ; ;25 trunks of Ladies' best Kid Sewn Boots 800 pairs of Girls' Strap Shoes, all sizes ■ 600 pairs of. Girls' Patent Lace Boots 200 pairs of-Women's Kid at 4s 6d. A large "quantity of Slippers at 2s. C.B. has always given his customers and the publio Good Bargains. Call early! Call early ! The SALE is for ONE MONT ! C. BROOKES, BLUE B O O T dibbct'lv. Opposite the Citt H!a[_. i Next Dyaoh's, Draper. P'~'\':cs\'-,Gs.,s ..L- A. X,. X, SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND 'FORWARDING AGENT, j Wharf, Onehunga. On Bat_e—Grey River and Bay Coal. ASZARD AND ANDREWS, opposite I Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, ■ ' ■' a .':'■■ . D (And at Bombay), ( I Beg to acquaint their friends and the public tha they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan.i i Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the. Chapel, sb _ . PROVISION and GE.NERA.L GROCER _ ..STORE. ; , Having a large Country connection, they, IwiO conftdence, recommend, thefr Butter, Eggs, Cheese Bacon, sf c.",' to the public. Please call and judge fd ■-il. yourselves; •'.::.- ..';_.•-.let 'i.fs oi .-y\. ■i.-..- J ) By keeping Prime Articles, and Sellingior Casti a -: the lowest possible" remuneifetive prices, they hope t : merit a share ol publio patronage...,, .- . %-



Miscellaneous. v UNITED SERVICE WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, Cokner of Queen and Wellesley-streets , AUC__i.AND. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, _wi J.H. would respectfully call the attention of the public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including the following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy 'a Deinhard's Sparkling^ Martell's HOCK— . De Laage Fills **** Deinhard's Still | Hennessy's # % CHAMPAGNE— Bisquit De Bouche and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon'B Kinahan'sLL Cliquot Danville's Seckbach's Imperial} - Scotch of the best brands _c, &c. and Wends. BURGUNDY-Nuits RUM— C. Polack Red Heart S AUTERNES, very choice "White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, la Henke's stone and white bottle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, imported by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS WINES— Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by FleurdeAlpa medical gentlemen. Kummel . ' • \ Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds. CL a RET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomys BRANDY— Tod Heafleys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &c. Ginger .Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, _to„ &&, Hi la and Is. 6d, ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Terms :—Caih. ■ TCTOTICE TO AGENTS AND THE Jl\ PUBLIC GENERALLY. DR. COFFIN'S COMPOSITION POWDER (For Colds and Chills of the system). A large supply of the above famous remedy having been received per Delmira, orders can now be executed in any quantity at the BOTANIC PHARMACY, Victoria-street f : :-.,.:.. . ' . . \ .■■■■'_ :■;:. _ ■■; ■ T AND J. DICKEY Invite the Attention of Parties Furnishing to their ,• L A R G E S TOO E OF TABLE CUTLEKY, ELECTRO-PLATED & NICKEL-SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ~^--,,---/- ~_ksv> ..-'.--I . &G->3 _&C. .XHH'jS JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert ..k'n'i.ve S. JOHN WIG FALLS * CO.'S , Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES - '-■ ■-■ ' •-'■- In "Great Variety.- . CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE .:. ,^,, BRATED: SCISSQRS. te ..-"* ,-"?"" '-•'"■.'. I;-1 -' " ._.._ —— —— ' I K.C.G rs.[ ts& HEIFFORS^Ajn) RODGERS'ikiRAZORS lfe wnj_lAMß *. SALES J .'. BUTCHER'S STEELS AND KNIVES..- Brittania Iffetal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Iro 'Knife Boards,' Boilers,. Saucepans, and Kettles Buckets, Spying Pans, and Camp Ovens, .^ Milk Pans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. FIVE PER CENT;'^DTgCO.UNT > N G33?-i .''■'..■:-''' ":*:.) ''" ''.IS-'./Ji.'. i k "?£& t Allowed to CASH PURCHASERS on all Goods " amounting to TWENTY SHILLINGS t . ' "' and UP .V^ARDS *° 'r"A .) - ~^: a _■ '■ X • • }■ ■ v. • * a, ' Iv^vww .-.■■.■ ...._.,-__.•.... _>«^wvO T - _.: .-.■._■■_•;. Zs:,_- :':x :.--.<..-\- ;io m: ....i.k thht T ; . tj fejßf'" ':.... " |;jS;j; _ ■ .. |___ • „,■_■_. ._. '_, ~. " ' ■ '■•'-v. "; ' ' JiJ' '"!"''" "" c ■'V'"J '"'" . ■ .