The Evening Star.

' Vol. VL—No. 1,785.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBEB 3. 1875

'Price : ONE PENNY.



S_S*Pfos« T\«v "IJEGULARMONTHL^ W IbKTV -*^> STEAM COMMUNICATION MNhMF^' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY W_^^®i»' A;ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capfain L'ogan, may be expected hero again abow tbe end of November. She T.IU leave for Sydney and Melbourne three day; after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICK.SHANK & CO., Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, ' October 30, 1fi.75. 7%^ QTEAM FROM MEL fflß^'©' O BOURNE TO LIVERPOOL. 3|ftllsS_igs> The steamer GREAT BRITAIN ■WiU sail as above on FRIDAY, 26th November. Passengers Booked through from Auckland. For freight, passage, and all particulars apply to GRUICKSHANK & CO., i Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, ' October 30,1875. "^UT |W| EW ZEAL AN E Sffla^Ofc. i»^ STEAM SHIPPINS COM- PANY (LIMITED.) S^newPmmouth, Nelson, Pioton, WBiiirHO >ion, Ltttbltok, and Oiago; transhipping st Wellington for Wanoanot, Napikb, and Povkrts Sat ; and at Nelson for WEBTroiw, Gbktmodth, «nd Hokixika. fIfASSENGEES BOOKED THBOUGH > MeLBOTTBNZ.] m SB TARANAKI "WiH leave the Manukau immediately after arrival of the B.M.S.S. City of Melbourne. Nov. 7 —s.s. Ladybird, as above, •for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. '-•kj_ 1708, TARANAKI, _#88Pi#V -L NELSON, PICTON, WEL- LINQTON, LYTTELTON, AND fßookißg through to Melbourne, Greymouth, 1 and Hokitika.] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent „.«, zAvrEA Captain Wureler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on BSIDAY, 12th November. TAUPO, 20th November, as above. HAWEA, 29th November, as above. TAUPO, December 7, as above. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANE, 25, Queen-Btreet. "^i TVTEW ZEALAND J-l SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT (TO FOLLOW THE FLECHERO). The AI Barque COLUMBUS, 744 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). «l- -rjiOß LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE COLUMBUS. The well-known and favourite clipper ship l CITY OF AUCKLAND, Captain G. lUus. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-strect, Auckland. October 18,1875. HerfcliMitifrse. VICTORIAN "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 steamer from Melbourne. Q A T M E A L. BEST QUALITY FRESH OTAGO OATMEAL ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & Co. JJYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, - AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, BILLIA ED TABL ES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with alllthe most recent improvements. Full 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 cases; 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum. &o. BOOTS! BOOTS !—Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low Prices, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road Newton. f{ OVAL GEOEGE 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.8.-Good Stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, . Proprietor. jTjTt published, "BRAD SHAW'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND." SBTJED Moh-H-.. PRICE :—ONE SHILLING. J # & 3, SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, No. 101, Lower Qtjeen-street, Wharf, Auckland. P ~~C L~™A E K^ "*• • SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. On SALE^rey River and Bay Coal. "M^iri TO LE*?D on first-class X n *11j U security, low rates of interest.— ahortland-stree Mto*»J__; ; TO LiiNß in large or



* r\, House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt , ColHjctor^ Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. Ge ttr g c A7Knor~s; FREEMAN'S BAT SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. , _jg-_Cash Buyer of Tallow. t TO'ARNOCK B"RiyTHE*RS, * i SOAP & CANDT_£ MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Oox's Creek. Omcgj^_X?nrham-atrp.Bt, Auckland. MISS NO R~M A N, • • teacher of music, Waterloo Qtadr Opposite Government Hous ANT, CHARLES LUCAS, BOOTMAKER (Sewn ob. Pegged), Q T7EEN-STREET, Onehunga. T & HENW 0O D, BUTCHER, __?__J__H y N O_A. "P SE C C OllTE~& SON, . MALTSTWRB, BREWERS, ANT) BOTTLERS, ) GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, _AUCKLAND. EF~ W~B~B S T E~R, • WholH3A_K AUD Rir.TAXL ; SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, QUEKN-STR-TET. AUCKLAND, (Next the Onion Bank). OTANDARD FIRETaKI) MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ■ OF NEW ZEALAND. I3~" Agent for- Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. IA. OARD.J OAMTJEL WELLS *■-■ House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T c r a: T g, t? • Forwarding Agent, Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &o. On Sale—Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hofoart Town Palines. Sacks for sale. t Fort-street, Auckland. BuDiJSB 1 iHMMASs] 80-Kiib! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by • J. & J. SOPPET. JAMES H E D L EY, mount eden" Junction Gkocrry 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. F~ ~~~& W O 0 D H A M. m LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QtTEEN-STREKT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, .FANCY GOODS, ETO. *?99.t}H-ud9n?) 's.iTtJuojtf *g is.l *x ejisoddo 'ioaaa crass a_r~i_ia__v O" &yriM ggg zv scrags anoA ahql T\ EVIT T. &UJS -MaXEK JL/* 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tacklo. O_ D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. fc~~ B laclrpmith's Bellows made and repaired. O G E R S BE OTHERS, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, ViCTOr.iA-sniEET, 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, WYNDEAM-STREET. El S H E R AN D 0 0., 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. N.B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or stiburbs. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on BHORTESX NOTltiE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat or Island Coaza. Also, Fibewood, cut or uncat, at SEASONABLE RATES. N~ S ALE. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East.' oTI^O~R KB '& 0,0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consi!?ned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to then? customers. . All Wools classified if required. *»* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. "OARNELL BRUSH MANUFACTORY. JOHNLITTEN .„..-. , Bees to inform the public of Auckland that he is abfutto commence a Wholesale Brush Manufactory in those commodious premises formerly us&d for sailmaking purposes, opposite the Union Steam Sash and Door Co.'s Mill, Mechanic's Bay. N.B.—Farmers Drill Brushes will be refilled. T~T O ¥. ■ SAXTON'S, J\ ■ NEWMARKET, Opposite the Remuera Road, can be had all kinds of Ironmongery, Building and Furnishing Timber of all kinds Lime, Sand, Cement, Bricks, Drain Pipes, and all kind of Joiners' work at Town Prices. B3?~ Note the Address. , PUL MAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-STREET. PHOTOGRAPHY iFaLL ITS BRANCHES. Views of the Hot~Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in^Auckland. *_p Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 1S& 75 coo K^r^oisis \J~» leave Coombes' quarter to and a Quarter-part every hour for Newmarket. 7 Epsom-8. quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Graf ton Boad-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • onehunga at a quarter to 8 a..m. and q««ter to 1_ every day ; Auckland ?at a quarter to Om and aulstor to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will S ton-tfionvenienceof eveningpattiea.J



Business Q&rfl.. [Established 1860.] GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STKEET. Weading ana Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. **r Shipping Scip'i ii d. WILLIAM bTrITh, BOOTMAKER, OTAHTJHU, (Next to the Ckitebion Hote_). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. ¥ G~^ O 6 X, W . PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY Poultry always on hand. 1 Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. ELWIN B. DI CKSOTN, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') 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, INBUBANOE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. :pHAEL£S GOODWILL, V_y WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, "Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train ' to the Waikato. KEES.ING BE OTHERS, PLUMBERS, ZINO AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest Notice. ADJOINING RAIL WA T T MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. E" DWAED HO DGSON, wholesale and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B.—The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo toWaihekf, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck land. ONS. F. PELTZE R, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in the FRENCH Language and I.TTFRATrnK—Crflcroft-strpct, Paniel), Auckland. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD, BREAKWATEK ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GLLFILLAN, ~ Agent HHRANSITION CHAMPTALOU"F& COOPER, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Have Removed to New and more commodious Premises, 80, QUEEN-STREET, Three doors above Vulcan Lane. A 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 whore hand closed and hand made Boots arc to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. IL SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &0., _c .— MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrtjing 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, oan have the . same done by leaving1 a notice, either vcrl»l or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in, any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Apoklakd _ VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. NEIL CAMPBELL, Tailor and Clothier, begs to inform his numerous friends and patrons, and the public of Auckland, that he has taken those new and1 centrally-situated premises in Queen-street, two doors from Wellesley-street, where he hopes to obtain a continuance of the favours so long bestowed upon him. _____ TpVANS <fc McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, Queen-street, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland • Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert HoteL ILLI AM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paenell. IST" Firewood Yard: Mechanics' Bay Wharfl _je_ A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges. riITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET. *»* Iceing and Ground Suqaii always on Hand. *** W. R. WADDELL. __ 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 rembved to above address, where he hopes to merit .a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. T| E U T I 13 T eT Y. MR. T. TRAFF 0R D, surgeon dentist, Wakeiielb-stbhx. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. CLARKE BBOTHEBS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, AtJCKIiAND. First-class Portraits, from G.D.V. to Life Slaa, at Moderate Prices. Children's Pete^ita taken instantaneously.



Business Cards. TD ALT O N & CO., • 44, Queenstbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Measure in five hourß' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. rr\ UKKISH BATHS, JL UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aickcn and Mr. Pond, cbemists. Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For f-pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. By Appointment to H.R.H. The Dum of Edikburoii His Excellency rfßk d» jgff-,. StfE Eakl of Sir <*3^ ' '*"hVV Pembroke, G. F. Bo wen, -4O»^*«^^:*f_^ &c -' &c-» &c- EH. BARTLETT'S • PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, QtT KEN-STREET, AUCKIiANI>. R. H. BARTLETT has to return his sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Auckland who have patronised him for upwards of ten teabs, and begs to inform them that, having had his Gallery thoroughly renovated and depurated in a style not to ! be surpassed m llie Australian colonies, he is now I prepared to take Photographs from tho smallest to j life pize. He is in receipt of the most modern ; appliances from America, amongst which are inPtru nients for taking the " Promenade" and Albert Pictures. Dressing and Sitting Rooms for the convenience of Ladies. JOHN S~O~~P PET, HOUSE, LAND, CENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEKN-HTKEF/T. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. () T^ __I C^ E. T. B. CAMEBON, AUCHITECT A1!I> ENGINEER, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and ! correct Estimates lor all description of Buildingß on I shortest notice. N~~EWMARKET APOTHEOARIES 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 bo forwarded per train or carrier. "\\T. ~*' WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qtteen-street, Onkhtjnga. T\f A. PA T TBKBON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, plunc-s-stueet, onehunqa. Has on Salr— Chaff, £.C, TP ton ; 7/ "# cwt. Hay anr 1 Htraw Firewo. •- (cut and uncut) Shingles. eTg at l a n d's • TOY BAZAAR AND 4« FANCY REPOSITORY, 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. T^ O T I C E. I have be«n appoineed >gsnt for T. Tlusssm. and Sonh, Watchmakers no the Queen andlhave received this mail Twvnty-four best Silver English Hunting Levers. F. H. LEWIBSON, Watclmaker and Jeweller, Qu«on-street Auckland, Opposite tho Union Bank. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanginss, 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 Glasses, Glazed Hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-Btreet. C\ R I C X E T! Vy WALTER EWEN has just opened his new Stock of Season Goods—Bats, Balls, Stumps, Nets, Leg Guards, Gauntlets, &c., &0.. from Duke's and Page's factories direct, ail of which will be offered, and are now on sale, at tho lowest possible prices for cash. 74, Queen-street. KA PER CENT. REDUCTION in ZJ\J the price of SALMON. Fresh American Salmon only lOd $ tin. Another cheap line — TAPIOCA, Cd ¥ ft. ONLY FIRST-CLASS GOODS. Terms—Nett cash. ALEXANDER McCULSKY. Grocery and Condiment Warehouse, Top of Hobson-street. ALLWELL'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.— Bottles at Is Gel, 2s 6d, and _J 6d each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDEES.— A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at 1* Gd, 2s Gd, and _s6d each. Agents : Hamilton Bkos., Queen-street. T. Cla-ton, Victoria-street. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGA.TIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Bartlktt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPI- S of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. CST.THB AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! Tea Per JOHN MoQARKIGLE, Mana__r, jn ~w\ w. o on, VJT_ Native Lands and General Commission Agent, Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands 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. ■JX O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHEBS. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER! The undersigned as Agents foi WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HAREER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ectiou with above. » '< COMBES! & DALDY, 27, Que_n-(stjue__



For Sale. FOR SALE, a six-roomed Cottage within ten minutes walk of the Union Bank ; gas laid on in every room. fctoves, tanks, and wash house. Price £200.—Apply at 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 to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ! Oil SALE, at Matakana, -with • frontage to the river, a really choice piece of Land, 220 acres, 40 acres of it in good p-ass, with part timber on the remainder.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. E'lOR, SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fe».t frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Qufien-strect. __ OR S&LJK, 43 acres of good Land, partly fenced and improved, fronting- the har bour, between the Flagstaff and Mr. A. O'Neil's pro perty. —Apply to \ JOHN SOPPET, I No. 8. Quceu-strcet. OR SALE, Cheap, a very substan-; tial and well-finished Ten-roomed Eouse, with I every conveniencefov a family ; large Garden planted I with choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half- j an-hou" ■ s alk from Union Bank. PP y JOHN SOPPET, 1 No. 8, Queen-Btreet. IJ'Oii BALE, at a very ]o\v price, 24 Jft. ■ acres of good Land, part of which is in grass, 1 the balance nearly fenced and ready for ploughing, ( with new and well finished 4-roomed Verandah i Cottage, and Garden planted with choicest Fruit Trees, only 9 miles from town. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queon-rtreet^ Ofi SALE, a Comfortable 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, tto. 8, (Jueen-ptreet. FOR SALE, a really good and com pact Farm of 197 acres, part of which is in good j grass and fenced with s'rong wire fencing, a substan tial Fix-roornpd House and all necessary outbuildings, fronting to the river at Matakana.—Apply to JOHN SOPPK/XT, No 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, several superior Allot mentß at Ponsonby, South Newton, and North hhore. 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 (rood L;ind on the Omaru Block, between Tokatoka and Matakoho. 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-stre6t. TU-ELSON- STREET] FOR SALE-Freehold Allotment and Three' Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COOHKANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. T) o 5 a () n 5 y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment in Shelly Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. DE V O N P O R T. FOR SALE, The following Valuable Freehold Properties:— A large and comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted &c, situated at the loot of the Flagstaff ITill, within three minutes walk of the Dcvonport Wharf, with one acre of rich volcanic soil, planted with ornamental trees, and neatly laid out as flower and kitchen garck-n. 2 acres on the Lake Road, fenced, laid down in gr«ss, with cowshed and stables erected thereon. 3 acres at the foot of sheep Mount, securely fenced with post and rail and thorn hedge. i} 4 acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and under cultivation. For particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. MARKET 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 15s per week. Price, £120. For Sale, a wtll 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 ot rich volcanic land, all cleared and laid out in garden, orchard, and paddock, never failing 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 roomed House on allotment 33 x 160, good well, &c , leasehold, with ten years to run. Price, £4.5. The house can be removed at the end of term. For Sale, 140 acres of fair land at Mangawai. Price, 5s an acre. 20 acres of good Kauri bush, re mainder fern. For Sale, Land hi the Waikato, £1 an acre. For Sale, several first-class Farms near town, in thorough working order, from £5 to £25 an acre. For Sale, Eggs of all kinds, from Prize Fowls, 10s and 20a per dozen. SSTLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. r. c. grelTnwoosi), AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL commission agent, Market Hoxtse. G RATTAN'S S T A E HOTEL, NEWTON. The Best Hollands Gin, 4d per glass Best Jamaica Rum, 2s 6d per bottle Schnapps, 2s Cd per bottle Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle Bcdoll and Watson's Sparkling Ale, 2s per gallon. J. H.. GRATTAN, Proprietor TONE ARTS DISTRIBUTION. A Magnificent Collection of WORKS OF ART. carefully selected from the Galleries of the best British and Continental Publishers, will be disposed of BY ART UNION, Under the direction of a Committee of Gentlemen, on WEDNESDAY, 29th December. THREE HUNDRED TICKETS, AT ONE GUINEA EACH. jesr FORTY-FIVE PRIZES, tea Comprising— Aqtjagraphs, Oleographs, Chromos, Water Colour Autotypes, Being fac similes of Paintings by Ancient and Modern Masters. The Pictures will be on view privately (admission by Visiting Card) on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, after which they will be open to public inspection. THUS "SIMPSON" SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, 11. BAIRD & CO., Sole Agents, Queen-street, above Wellesley-street. ASZARD AND ANDREWS, OPPOSITE Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, asa 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 foi yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash a' the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t merit a" Bhare of public patronage.



Miscellaneous. OADDLEEY! HARNESS! O AKD STABLE REQUIvSITES OF EVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lewisson'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 -.ngiisn or own make), than auy other House in the trade. Riding Saddles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with best bar plated trees, complete, 70s; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from ~6 15s ; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong and durable from £f> 10s : Buggy Harness, best .T«Dglish cilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Barnes, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own make, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s ; Pair Horse Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £18; Dray Harness, strorjc ami durable from £(>, los ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3sCd per pair ; Bridles, 6s; Girths. 3s pair ; Dandy Brushes, from la 6d ; Leggings, 3s ed ; Mtoek Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. ' „ < Hvery description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, wade on the premises by experiented workmen on th« shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable Pole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, (.attic, Sheep, Dogs, &C. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. .TONES, WHOLES 4LK AND RETAIL S*DDL_R, HAR NESS MAKER, & IMPORTER. 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewlsson, Jeweller. TUST OPENED AT OUR NEW ___.—. OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DTTNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND KMHiY MOLARBN, — 500 PACKAGES OF PAPEKHANGINGS, 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. T>APERHANGING-S. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY! Holland! butlek ARE NOW OPENING, | EX FORFARSHIRE— PAPEEHANGINGS ' For the Entrance Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room P/PERHAXGrINGS r_ur_.xvxiiVi. For thelDining-room APERHANGINGS For bedrooms i^iCRHANGiNGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS t 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, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWTT.S, PAINTERS' AND ARTIS S MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 80, VIC_C_UA-STREET. ATJCELAN A SEUFFERT, CABINETMAKER, (by appointment to his royal highness THE DOK- OF EDINBITKGH), 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 work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. • [Established 1864.] By appointment c^m^^^^^ Excellency the to His -^__*^H_Ss__y Governor. TB A R N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hgtel, and at Pabnel- T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long. and steady support, and haying purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darbj''s Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B. —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet_ with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. QREAT gALE OF JgOOTS AT THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is Selling the whole of his Stock of English BooUiund Shoes at 'Cost Pbioe, to make room for alterations. C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The Sale will be a genuine one. JUST LANDED -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 üblio Guod Bargains. Call early! Call early! The SALE IB for ONE MONT O. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT diEbot[Li Opposite the Cit- H|_.;_ _ Next Dyson's, Draper, QCCIDENTAL QAPS, VULCAN LANE. During the Summer Months the Proprietor has decided to supply a superior COLD LUNCHEON, in London style, at reduced rates, viz.:— Plate of Cold Ham or Beef, 6d Ham or Beef Sandwich, with Glass of Ale, Cd - Pork Pie and Glass of Ale, Cd Cold Pork Sausage, ditto Bread and Cheese and Salad, CS Salad, 3d. Everything guaranteed the very best procurable Barnett's Warwickshire Pork Pies fresh every day. CHARLES BURTON, Proprietor.



Miscellaneous. UNITED 2 EEVICE WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, Corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &0i 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— Hennßssy's Deinhard's Sparkling^ Marten's HOCK— De Laage Fills **** Dcinliard's Still Hennessy's/„ ■ CHAMPAGNE— Bisquit De lionche and Be Lossy De Laage flasks. Rodcrers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon's! Kinahan's LL Giiquot Dunville's Senkbach's Imperial, Scotch of the beßt brands &c, <S-c. and blends. BURGUNDY-Nuits RUM— C. Polack Bed Heart SAUTERNES, very choice White Jamaica F. Desbcnne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, in Henke's stone and white "Strtjfle and wood. Real glass Devonshire,imported by London Unsweetened £."3. "Wolfe's Schnapps. . LIQUEURS WINES— Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Flour de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummel Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds*. CLARET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomys BR Tod Heatleys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &c. Ginger Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, &c, &&, ab 18 and Is. 6d. ALE and PORTER of the beat brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Terms :—Cash. TVTOTICE TO AGENTS AND THB 1a public generally. DE. 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. T AND J. DICKEY ef • Invite the Attention of Parties Furnishing to their LAKGE STOCK OS1 . TABLE CUTLEJEIY, ELECTKOrPLATED & NICKEL-SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c, &c, &c JOSEPH EODGBES AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert KNIVES. JOHN WIG FALLS fr CO.'S Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES In Great Variety. i CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFORS AND RODGERS' RAZORS WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHER'S STEELS AND KNIVES. Brittania Metal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Iro Knife Boards, Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens, TVTinr Fans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Ssrubbing Brushes. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT Allowed to CASH PURCHASERS on all Good : amounting to TWENTY SHILLINGS • , and UPWARDS . ' '. ■■ , - ■ %