The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-NO. 2,105.

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1876.

PRICE : O^ TE PE^ TNY.



<^&N^. T> EGULAR MONTHLY l?|33Kg£ l\j STEAM .COMMUNICATION '^^^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captaii Logan, may be expected here again about th( 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents IG, Quoen-stnee*, !' Auckland, November 2, 1876. «a&b^TTNI©N STEAMSHIP COM <^^^g, \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, MrEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney. Melbourne, and all New Zealand' Ports. Timk Tab-le—November, 1876. t § p i o > % $' % i < $ % i < W M ■ Sat. Thu Mon Fri. Wd. *r Nov Nov Nov NcJv Nov 2* — — — 11 16 20 21 29 O 4 9 11 2 5 p.m.;a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY next, l&h instant, at i P.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queon-streots. ■ffl^. CITE AM COMMUNICATION Js^gg&'Tl WITH THE 'EHAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 5 p : m. Friday, C p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. RACES. S.S. LA.LLA ROOKH. From Auckland : From Coromandcl: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Return Tickets for the Races, 10s. J. EDWARDS. wgjkj&g ( COROMANDEL RACE S. "^^^ The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave Sor Cdromandel on THURSDAY MORNING, at eight p'clack; returning same evening. A. McGRKGOR, Manager. <#^T^ XCURSION TO HOT SPRINGS AND KAWAU ON PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. The p.s. ANNE MILL-BANK Will leave on THURSDAY, November 9, at 10 a.m., returning same day. Hobson Band on board. RETURN TICKETS, ss. J. CASE x. v^ T A B L E 48SSISg> s#s# TRANSIT. — Tuesday, 11 a.m. Freight, 10s p£r tQ.n. Passage, ss; Return, 7s. '^ M. NICCOL, Agent. ,SLk*^ XT^OR BAY OF ISLANDS, , WANGAROA, AND MAN- The s.s. lONA will leave for the aboye ports on WEDNESDAY, Sfeh instant, at 2 p.m. A. McGR-EGOR, Manaj^er. «^kfe^ XnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, lOf^ SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, •^S^^XAWA U, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE- MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sfrturday, at 11 a,m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurajififi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matalsana, &c every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to j CASEY COROMANDEL,. m^^&&' The .s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY ay 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s s lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Omce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McJCENZIE'S COVE to Land Manarawai Passengers). The s s ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWJSNA will leaye the Queen-street Wharf (weather and perniittmg) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement oiler, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all-BAY OF PLENIY > PORTS, making three trips a fortnight A. McGRKGOR, Manager. x-ra^a^ IVTEW ZEALAND SHlP £;g3^^v i>| PING COMPANY (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnifloent iron ship O R A R I, 1 051 tons register, W. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is iitted with every comfort and conven ience, and offtn-s an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or stperagc), apply at the Company's Office, 93, Queeu-street. JQHN BATGBR> Local Manager. ._ J" "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Jl packets to new zea t^^^^^^ Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savzll & Co., 81, Jjeadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New -Zeal">j' are clipper ships, classed Al at T,W.g .. Js.mn-mnndeAbv experienced masters. Tins linrw^are is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation aoomy and convenient. ' " . The understoiisd are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment f®r which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to <. L. D. NATWAN& CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM,



T *f&SS^~\\TAIKATO STEAM NAVJ * i^K W GATION & COAL MININ< , Tl1"™''"" COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: I The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEI 3 leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Merco J for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-atreet, September 1,1876. - "Hil&^lFr 0R WAIUKU - < *®SShK^' Tho s s TAM O' SHANTER wil . leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehuuga: From Waiuku: - Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Manukau Heads on Thursday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday') Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect goods loft at the stores o Messrs, Henderson and Macfarlane, Agent: - » Union S.S. Co.; ov Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co. ' will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. 'SSateSfe*^ "1-7^ 2C C U 11 S I Q N ,ig||||gJjJ TO MANUKAU HEADS. ■ . Prince of Wales' Birthday. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave tli£ Onehunga Wharf, weather permitting, on THURSDAY, Oth November, at 8 a.m., return ing in time for 7 p.m. train to Auckland. Faces : Return Tickets, ss. QTEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 2ist November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. SCHOONER ' JESSIE £^^^n. >O HEND ER S O N,' for "ff^T^si^^^^LEVUKU, will sail positively -^^^gi^gPfTO-MORROW, the Bth November, sffv-^ i~ A-i-r-i^. weather permitting. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE; Or, CAPT. ROBINSON, on Board. November 7,187 G. "I>Tlh TTI OR F REIG II T0 It IgfSc^j. JP CHARTER. jjjjMMS&^t The Splendid Al Brigantino ■<** FLORIND.4-* Captain C. Bropiiy, lately arrived from Mel bourne. For particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. f-v?2^ mHE Brigantine FLIRT, •*O?P*^3n» JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between Al CKLAND and wtossraraSwi LYTTELTON. Fox freight or passage apply toj D. H. MOKENZIE. Auckland. February 15.1876, WAKNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox^s Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. " F. J O N E S, • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., ■ Grocers. AH kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decidcel to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. I" 71 ISH E R AND C 0., " Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry erf all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ER O B I N S O -N, o Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short land-strect, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cage,? of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale— Canaries in full song, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. "v S i H E RT a HOUSE AN]) LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Asent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, o New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N B —Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. . C5 T EVE N S AND Vv r ILS ON, O BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. \W H. S X I N NE R, W © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Omce Fittings, &c, &c. G" ' E O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, i rencn Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, 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.— 03 & 9T, QUEEN-STREE'I\ t%/T~u sic less on s. *O THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. Henry Rowe oifers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. o v c R to ¥, ' O GENERAL COMMISSION AGE^T, , 30, Insurance Buildings. "RTF H N S 0 P |P E T, _S HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL V COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Acent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking 9$ Pftssengpys, October 3M876, I



[- T\T A R D & C O (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Oo.)i FORT-STREBT, p ATXOKLApT^ ; AGENTS for r i. The Auckland Steam Rope Factory ■ Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills _ ! Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grapo Wine. | ri c r> a R, ' TO CABINETMAKERS,' BOATBUILDERS a I TURNERS, &c. . _ CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn f in any sizes to suit purchasers. 3 . Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Maofai-lane & Co.); Or, to 12. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMS-TED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THJEIR MIL LS, X A 111 U, ■ KAIPAEA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting Is applied. Is in uso'at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may bo had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported, article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "P N G L I S II C O A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, fkom London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels tbe best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Cth, 1870. • M~~R. ¥. R WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, j Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sooft, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-stroet. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c., WELLES LEY-ST R BET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and tho Public that he has oonunenced business as above, and hopes hf strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Btock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. T~~O A R RIVE, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16, cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hanies 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and f ligh-street, Auckland. AMES BUTC HE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. "P I C T U It E s7 SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC T URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEEN-STKEET. iw"' <5 t i c e~ T. B. CAME R 0 N, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. "OONESI BONES! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free- ' man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows:— j Z8.45 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-; 2 p.m. 2.45 p.in 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 D.n> U.3Q p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har- j bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. j Children's Portraits, taken instantaneously. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _Ll COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ggf Losses Promptly Paid.



rtKAA AND SMALLER SUMS T( LEND on freehold security. Id torest low if security first-class.—Apply to E MEYER, Solicitor, 23, Shortland-street. IV/TONEY to LEND in large or smal -LtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply ti Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interost.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or smal sums at a moderate rate of Interest.- Jackson and Russell, Solicitors^ _£_*}yfk TRUST MONEY TO LENI dW 4 \7 on Good Freehold Security.—Applj to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insuranci Buildings WANTED to LEND, Money in smal amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit o Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, tc be repaid by easy instalments to suit theconven ienco of borrowers. Full -particulars of Mr BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland N.B.—All businoss strictly confidential. BELL AND GEM M ELL. CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS' Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Od. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. T R U S S^ E Tv L' S *J • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STItEBT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODER AT E. O S B O R N E & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also preparod to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW. &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have, prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, Honsc and Land Agent, 9 Ron! and Debt Collector, STiciintmY'H Buildings, Qi'ekn-stiieet. Q TAO E V & Mr. E WIN k3 IIEO TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. mii c ii oij y lan d. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! !! E.W. invites inspection of his Largo Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. BpWYNDPIAM-STREET, T~ £ ?H HOUSE, SHIP, 0 AND W GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of blio O _ Province. M H J.II. request attention of Builders and fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. Wo -o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ' CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER 1! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYN E, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., £o the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, 01 various Makers, and of every description. In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! m" Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QUEEN STREET, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangavei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: [FiiftwQQd, cut and uncu.t j Hay, straw, Qhftff,



T>ER 'SISSY. 8 cases McConnell 8r03.' Best BACON an- HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. H. HALL & CO. ~p E R 'ROSANNAH ROSE. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. O UPER I0 R QUALITY TE A S IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. HALL & C O. CfHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. H ALL & CO. JA N D J. S O P P E T ; c Fkeeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. v c inn 3~t o o m. T H I S T L E II OTE L, QUEEN-STREET. W~" ARN ER'S COM ME RCI AL H OTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he lias recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of tho ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchureh will, the pro prietor is assured, lind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billianr-voom is acknowledged by connoisseurs to bo the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchureh. TH E ARGYLL HOTEL. GIS BORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~^ URW IN, PIiOI'IUETOU. THE KEN TISH HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SKDGWICK, Proprietor. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, thatho lias taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. DEN VINE MOTE L, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-strect), Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. 3876. 7^ HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \j NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. CHEAP FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree AVood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Tw<s Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abcrnyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. tid. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. Ml T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON fgggjlßj^ Wakefield- DENTIST, CggHl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Sett. RF. W E B S T E B, J9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; };& QCKIiN-OTRKKT, AUCKLAND,



f\ N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limojuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takei instantaneously. J^T 0 T ICE J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public tha ho has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragsj anil. Sons, in Wakeiield-street, and trust; by stpict attention to business, and a guarantee or Kood workmanship, to secure a fair share oi public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on braid, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. EC. ■ C A^ R" It, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below ihe Union Bank. "VTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY! G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Tvvelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and .iudge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Mann factory: Yoi-It-street. Pa.rnell. "OLANTS ! PLANTS ! ! PLANTS ! ! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also ill Pols for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), c uci;m hv:n , vegetaijlb maerow, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE. CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &v. R. BAI RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery : Mechanics' Bay. TTAIPARAR A I L W A Y. EXCUH S I 0 N S PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave llelensville for Rivcrhead at 7.30 a.m. and -1.0 p.m. Riverhead for Helcnsville—l2.o p.m. and CO p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, 4s 6d ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDGNALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND AND MERCER -C3L RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1876. NO GOODS. The GOODS TRAIN will leave on WED NESDAY, Sth November, and Goods received not later than 5.0 p.m. day previous, viz., 7th November. TRAINS will leave Auckland and Onehunga for Cattle Show and Caledonian Sports fre quently duiring the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. (PTffiEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH \J M E N T. D. McPIIERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Largo Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Shooting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off Prices. TI M B E R . ROBERT BARTLKY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he lias a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N. B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10. 1876. T~le~m pera nc c hall, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Cakr. JJACKMAN'S J'ikst-class BOARD & ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's' family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach by booking at the oihee of ' JOHN SOPPET, ifAgentforMr.W.K. Carter. 8' M™<*> LOCAL I N D U~S~T~ RY ' LOCAL INDUSTRY! . ' 1 JruTO^W CHAIRS, but ask BU V no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS gN U G H O TEL_ F O'R~~STIE. j ■' TO BONA FIDE INVESTORS. ' FOR SALE, the Freehold of a Snug Suburban , Hotel in undoubtedly the most d£uS around Auckland. The Proprietor in conse SHon f W th domes ie" f .°"'. s compelled reluctantly to place his property m the market; and he would farther observe, that chances such as the present, of securing a snug position for life, cannot possibly occur very otten. To any steady couple possessed of tne necessary capital, there is a certainty of a handsome return on the outlay, which the Proprietor is fully prepared to prove. This offer will bo held out for one week, and after that



FOR SALE AND LEASE, The following available Properties. ;For particulars apply to the undersigned :— l_For Sale, at Bay o£ Islands, frcohold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good five-roomed cottage ; solo right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining1, together with 100 owes and 6 head of cattle. Prioo required,. £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale lor all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturot© good land, at a low value. ', , 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, siib divided into ten paddocks, together witli ~ the stock. 3 1,080 acres, adjoining the above-, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamarea; good land; garden" in grass, with dwelling-house, Oo acrcQ and orchard. .. ~ 5—167 V acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grass, ' with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. C—loo acres at Mauku, feneod, and -with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, ill the Pukckohc district. t B—CO acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. •; » 9—165 acres near ttio Buckland Station, open 3 land and bush. ? 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Ilills, near Waiuku, j fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with , well-finished dwelling. 5 12—2,170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Road; ) close to the Sand Hills, tho property or Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, ■ mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, s water, and shelter: all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—219 acres at Patcrangi, Waikato, fenced! and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £(i an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence atOnchunga, with : 9 acres lirst-class meadow, near to the Pah. ~ ALFRED BU CXL AND. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER; HOUSE, LAND, axd COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— .:.■ FOR SALE, on the Now North Road, teii minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, iowl-housc, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact 1-roomed Cottage, witli stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £105. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds strcet, near the Wyndham Anns Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALfc], a 13-rooined House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern •convenience, dairy, cow-shed, ebach-housc. pig-stye, good j garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600 ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambclllville, Elunted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, cinq a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, " View unparalleled. Price, Ai?.ijQ. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cot tape in Carltbn Gore Road, near Manukau Road, wed finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and otLor couven; iciiccs. Price, £1 35 ; £01) Oiiah. balance- at interest'; FOR SALE, f-roomed Houso in ><ewtoii Road, allotment 33 x 100, good wel), Sec. Price, £200. FOR SALE, o-i-oomed Houst- in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two fcombes, good well, &c. Price, £250. FOR SALE, C-roomcd fwo-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price £250. .Terms, £G0 cash, balance rnorUagee. FOR SALE. 2 Slums. in Symonds-slrect (free- t hold ; let to goofl tenant for 27/6 per week. Very ■ cheap, £700_the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SAIjE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Ilomeiit'cad of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £190. < M 1 ' ". : FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated, about 4 miles norn ;>wnon a good road, suitable for a, dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. IMcc, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. &W See Advertisement Board, Market-house. :j • FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, ,;•.-/;;:.) Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. O H N SOP P. E T. HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. ; FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven- " ience for a iamily; only 12 minutes walk from ' the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, atanexceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roonied house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road.' I ■ FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Daiiy Farm, 43 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same, t ■■ - - . , : . . . .aw^i f\ FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, ]4 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. ' FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience' and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. ' ' FOR SALE, a-bargain, a really compact little Homestead ql 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, i <•: I / No. 8, Queen-streei. j^SWnnO BE LET, on Grafton Road, M'• 3» IM J*~ • -,a Lar Se an 4 Convenient Family 6'jEWaSßesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well xipplied by pump and running stream , of waser, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8? New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Ne\vman. WC. DEN N E- S • Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS? A New Lock-stitch Siswino ; Machine. ! PRICE: £3 15S. \ Warranted to do any work that 10-guiuea ' Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE ~ YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE WHEELER AND WILSON, GROV-EJR AND BAKER, AND OTHER ; ! MACHINES,- ALWAYS ON HAND. . GREAT MACFINE DEPOT, McArthur, Sb- jra & C 0, .8 Building, 1 Q^EEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERJEANTS EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Audi? land at (Jd. and lOd. Ib.; less by tho cwt, : guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, Gd. and Sd lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. Gd, lt>. • i • • The Best in Auckland, 3s. H>. No. 1 Sugar, sd. ft. No. 2, I.UI. 11, ■ Pearl Barley, 3id. 1t», Salmon and Lobster, bestbvands, WU T^V tin ' Sardines, best brands, 10d and M u«t W. Keillor's Marmiilade, lOd ue? tinT P ' Splendid Rice, 2.', d. lb P "* Pure Lim^uioe, Bd. per botUa ; 2a. id. gallon,^