The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.

—No. 2,100.

AUCKLAND, __T.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1876.

PRICE : OJSE PENNY.



<yd&6£_±TpOß SYDNEY AND MEL *- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HE no, Captain Looan, will leave Auckland as above on THURSDAY, 2nd November, at 12 o'clocl noon. No Outward Cargo will be received on boa re after 10 o'clock of day of sailing. Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents 10. Queen-street, Auckland, October 30, 1876. •tftek&fc^ TT NION STEAMSHIP COM Jggggl; \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. fc *r\ <_ . £ P Q C_ r_ r-r o . § S.S . tr 3 r P 3 h P P,. 3 _ S I Tue.| Sat.|Thu Mon Fri. Wd. h- Nov (Nov Nov j Nov Nov Nov Z\ — — 7 11 1(3 20 21 29 O 0.30 -1 9 11 2 5 p.niJp.m. a.m.la.m.ip.m. p.m. The s.s. WELLINGTON leaves tho Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 7th November, at 12.30 p.m. HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «##££. rP IM E TABLE. «mmgs!&r ss _ TRANSIT. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage. ss; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. iS^fe*- CI T E..:. I COMMUNICATION -SJalgj-.-J WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 9 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKIE (s.s.) From Auckland : "From Corornandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m, Weather and other circunistano3s permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. •^f^g^T^ OR SALE. The Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, with the well-known Trade to Puriri. The vessel is in first-class condition, and doing a very remunerative business. The owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. Applications received for one week. For further particulars apply Shortland Wharf. Letters to be addressed T. G. GfLLON, Richmond-street, Shortland. jp^^ ~W 0 R RA GLA N. The cutter lEEmi&af T A V Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, the 2nd November. For freight, &c, apply to P. CLARK, Agent, Onehunga. Onehunga, 31st October, 187 G. «g£k*S_^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, .SPac^ V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "S®™riiAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Maiiuranot. For Mahurangi 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 Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Mataku.ua, &c, every Wednesday. _ Wcftther and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to GAgE v *SS& FT 011 c°R °M A DE L ■^Sfes^sfsS'- The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FIUDA \' at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. ThO S3. lONA will leave EYE RY MONDAY at _> p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the O.tiee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP Al (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The ss ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVJSY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOP, TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will leave the Queen-street POKT3, making thj-ee^trigs^fcrtmght^^ ~^T TVJEW ZEALAND SlllP £^f^ IN PING COMPANY HS^^*t. (LIMITED). iQ_gs^f JTr^VTOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1 nit ton-? register, NY. Mosey, Commander, will bfdispafchecf as above on or about the 30th of December. Havin" been built specially for this trade, the Orari is fitted with every comfort and conven tence, and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Office, 93, Queen-street. JQHN BATGBRj Local Manager. TI tBaSSENGBKS' LINE OF 3^s£3K __L PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- owned by Messrs. Shaw, San-ill & Co., 31, Leadcnhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New . .v 1 They are clipper ships, classed Al at t!. i i,el commanded by experienced masters. Th. Biii S is most -substantial and of the belt J q mUity, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. empowered to grant , J 1?,-.'rtrom London to Ne^Zealand payment K?wf f;1 his been guaranteed in the Colony. Mraß% London also leave at almost regular interval... ._;.,„ t-n __3«. OWEN & GRAHAM f Agents. - - n^HE Brigwitine J. Lilt 1, &-&:>^ 1_ 100 tons register, John l£^^^- MCKENZIE, lister is a Regular MwU^^ Trader between Al CKLAND ana li^s&sgeM LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgy to McKBNZIB> Auo-slaud, Felji'tw. 1&» Wf6»



i- iSht^K QCHOONER JESSIE HEN P^^K rJ DERSON, Capt. Robinson ,H&&(*|*Wfor LEVUKA, will sail on SAT i^S^fe^ggfTUßDAY next, the 4th November «i£2E=s«3s__£_. T j lo rr rca f cr p ar _ 0 f j ler cargo boinj. engaged, early application is necessary. For freight or passage apply to ; D. H. MCKENZIE, i Or to CAPT. ROBINSON, On Board. ##V gARQUEJEUROPA. I^r^r^f^*^ I vvill not be responsible for any contracted by my Crew sb- -r. r _a . g __a -witTioiit my written authority. ' J. W. MODLEY, Master.. - .SS^E^ .nSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- J&m£3gZ VV CATION & COAL MINING *''"" ,Tra™r,rW?rCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Tbe steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP , leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. ; , , Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. September 1, 1870. qTEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS will bo received by the under signed tip to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of tbe Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from tho wreck of the s.s. Matan. Tho Engines aro compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1870, by Kin eaird, 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, I Contractor. WA R N OC It B R O T H E R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Oflice:—Durham-street, Auckland. WF. J O N E S, « PIANOKORTE& HARMONIUM MAKER, Has Removed to the Shop next He win Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MPS. JONES begs to inform tbe Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and-Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. 171 ISII Ell AN D C 0., 1 Wholesale, Shipping Se Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked' Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantified. 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. I T7I R O BINS O N, _IQ_I» Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, luus Removed to Short land-street, next door to Provincial Government Oiiiccs. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale- Canaries in full song, Parrots, Sec Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. nrT~ us s h E it, _____ • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombo and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • 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. C<" TEVENSAND WILS ON, IO 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 N E R, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, YULOAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Liftings, &c, &c. GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL O COLOUR, & 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 Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. Tt/|" USIC LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. HENRY Rowe otters his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should g-uarantce 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. /.HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \y NEWMARKET. D CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Kciller'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. H E A P FIREWOOD \ 1 FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver in . Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. I^EW LOCAL INDUSTRY! G R BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelve trees, the renowned manufacturers. . A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. OVERLAND MAIL PARCEL EX PRESS TO ALL PARTS OF GREAT BRITAIN, Sec— The next Dispatch by Steamer, via Sydney, Cape of Good Hope, and London, will close on TUESDAY, 31st instant, at 3 p.m. T. JENKINS, Jun., O.M. Express Office. Fort-street. 0 V E R T 0 N, 9 GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. T O H N S 0 P [P E T. el HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. i Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels ' Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers, ! October 30,1870. [



- T\r A R d & c o. - (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), ; FORT-STKEET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory » Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Hcad3 Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendcl's New Zealand Grape Wine. ; E D A R. ' TO CABINETMAKERS, BOA'i'BUILDERS i TURNERS, &c. | CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn ' in any sizes to suit purchasers. ; Apply to WART) t: CO. (Bale J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); ! Or, to E. CARR, Cuslom-house-street | . . . milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM- I PANY (LIMITED), J ARE NOAV MANUFACTURING AT THEIR I Mil ls, Kai hu, j KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally I cheap, and more durable, suitable for j every purpose to which Coir Matting is | applied. Is in use at various Public Build ! ings in Auckland, and may be 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. "CI N G L I S II 0 0 A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HAKTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best. Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths aud Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 20th, 1576. Mil. F. I. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September b", 187ti. AL (.) VET T • TAILOR, &c., WELLESLI-Y-STKI-ET, Opposile the United Service Hotel, Bess to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tivekds, Coatings, &c, ark Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WII. H A Z A it D, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's .Snider, Lefaueheux, Plo berL's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, .Shot Pouches, &c. Elcy and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Rilllcs and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. J"~N 0. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. Masefielu'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 Scientiiic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning' and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. q __ j7 X | j y jT JL Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 1G cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AMES B~U T C~H~E _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. T> I C T U R E ST SPECIAL NOTICE. V.. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, 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-strkf.t. o t i c i: T. B. CA M E R O 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. "DONESTi J3ONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. &c J. SOPPET. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at tar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRIT O MART ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. jy F. W~E~ B S T E R, Ji_.ua wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR R, c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DORNWELL'S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from Queen-street



£*K£\fh AND SMALLER SUMS TO c&ef\y\? LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-atreot. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY. Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY^TTLEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. J&ryfk TRUS'FTIONEY TO LEND C 5& w v on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings W "ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Age.nl, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. BE~L -iTTN "D G E~MM E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. | Manufacturers ok Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE IMPING, rigging leather, closed uppers, laces, etc. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street, Appointment Marchioness to Her <iSSW^B^SS!^ of Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, wo guarantee our 10s. (id. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. R~~U~S S E L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-strket, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. 1" KR M S MO1)I.R AT E. O~S~B~ o~r n c & 0 0., c WOOL STAPLERS & I3ROKERS, FORT-ST It E ET, Auckland. Arc Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned lo 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., Sec, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND EROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J~ CLVRSONT House "and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichburv's Buildixus, QUKKX-STREE T. Q TAC E V & MCEAY I N _5 BEG 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 ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. PTI II E II OLY 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 inspect ion of his Large Stock of Books iv every department of Literature. Ollice and Fancy Stationery, Sec New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND L I B R A R V, 100, Queen-street. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, X HOUSE, SHIP, ~' AND X 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj A_ _Zj (. Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the H p Province. .I.H. request attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. . 2 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CII EA P TI M BER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Arc 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 PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ■«» Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! WATCHES 1 WATCHES ! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gel., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of 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 1 /_. 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. Ox Sal c: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: FirewoQd. out and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff, I



DEE 'SISSY.' 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. 11. HALL & CO. "DER ' ROSAN NA II ROS E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton I'EARL BARLEY' 750 sacks OATS T. 11. HALL & CO. Q U VER I 0 R Q U ALI T V TEA S, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. II AL L & C 0. Q HEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. 11. II A L L & C 0. SELECT 1300 M. '^eS^k-J^^ T HIST L E II OTE L, QUEEN-STREET. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER boss to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of thi. New Building is devoted entirely 'to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor isassured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms aro 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 tho trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The now Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the lines! 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, Christchurch. fjh H E A R G _Yl7 L HiTYIPL. J_ GISBORNE. Opposile the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive altera! ions and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he isnow prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import bis Wines, Spirits, Sec, 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. T> O S T - 6~F ITTC E II O~T E L, JL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at (lie above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THO MA S URW IN, Proprietor. mH E KE N~T I S II HOTEL, JL W A I U X U, Is now replete with every comfort and con- A'cniencc for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tain o'Shanter. . T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. EX CHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished tho same at considerable ex pence, hopes -with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J..T.0. 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. Ef<DEN VINE HOTEL, L_ EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL E VINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symoiids-sfrect), Begs to inform his friends and the public that ho lias taken tho above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auokland. October 20. 1 X7fi. /^|N and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2Jd. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 1876. 46 "W" AIX AT ° T : M E s*" MR. T. C. HAMMOND is authorised to Collect Accounts for the "Waikato Times." W" ANTED! WANTED.TIo SELL, (very cheap), 30 cases of lib. tins of Onions and Carrots, id per lib. tins,3 dozed 711). tins, of Mustard, os, lib. tins, lid, Jib. tins, 7d ; Sccrited Hair Oil, od bottle, Is dozen ; Pain killer, is 2d bottle: Salmon. lOd : Lobsters, lOd ; Fresh Herrings, 7d tin ; Lemon Peel, 1/6 lb ; Tay lor's Cocoa, Is 6d ; Pickles, lOd bottle ; Pickled Salmon, od lb, olbs for Is ; large bars of Soap, od; Blue, lOdlb.; Glass Egg Cups, Is Id dozen ; Salt Sellers, 4for (id; 300 pairs of Vases, Is Od pair ; Jugs, four to the set, 5s set; Large Plates, is Gd dozen ; Cups and Saucers, »s Gd dozen ; Vege table Dishes, 2s Oct each; lot of Pie Dishes, from Gd to 2s each ; Dolls, from Id to Is Gd each ; pint bottles of Ink, 3 for 2s, A-pints, 3 for Is, small bottles, 9d per dozen.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. W "ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two 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 largo shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. 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 | SUy§r Mqunted, a. . Dray .Harass .



f\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /.LARKEBR 0 T II E R S ._y (LATE CROMRIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposito Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. AN D J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 1%/|"I . MAII)E~_> tTS 'BUS between JjJL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— ys.io a.m. /9.30 a.m. j 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland -< 1.15 p.m Newmarket-N 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. 1.5.15 p.m Ui.3op.rn. BRIEKLEY'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. ~ft/T R. T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON <T^^. Wakefield- DENTIS T, street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). ]VT O T I C E. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wnkciicld-strcet, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee oi'good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design*. Colonial Oven . etc., always on hand, 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 CoiFee. BLUM BE II S.—F IN A L NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee OF £5. (the wretches). Be it known that they will be struck off the lis) unless they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To Householders who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, "we invite a call. PEAC E & TOO D, Plumbers. &c. Tfl I N A L N 0 T I C E. All Shares not paid by the 3rd November will be Forfeited. EDWARD PERKINS. XT" A I P A R A R AIL W A Y. EXCURSIONS on PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave Helensville for Riverhead at 7.30 a.m. and 1.0 p.m. Riverhead for Helensville—l2.o p.m. and G.O p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, Is 6d ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 187 G. NO GOODS. The GOODS TRAIN will leave on WED NESDAY, Bth 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 during the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. CHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH MENT. d. Mcpherson, karangahape road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, .Sheeting, Quilt", 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. mIMB E R . ROBERTS BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has 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. TE MP E R ANC E HALL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad j lining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or tor a Public School. ' A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to I). Goldie, 0. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. T JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD *S © 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. SPECIAL 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 otlice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Quoen-strcet. for Mr, W. K. Otu'ter.



FO R SA L E A N D L E A SB, The following available Properties, lor particulars apply to the undersigned :— l_For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good. five-roomed cottage: sole right of run over about. IOUD acres adjoining, together with 100 owes and G head of cattle. Irioe required. £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mine?, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—(UO acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto; good land, at a low value. __~.,. . 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opoiiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with the stock. 1,080 acres, adjoining tho above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatea: good land: garden in grass, with dwelling-house, Go aero and orchard. s—lG7' acres 1 i miles from Auckland, in grasa, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required. £1.200. G—loo acres at Mauku, feno"<L r,nd with a Cottage dwelling. Alo,. . -*co required. 7_700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukckoho district. B—CO acres near Ihe Buekland Station, open land and bush. 9—lG3 acres near tlie Buekland Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to SOO acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku, fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling. 12—2,170 acres at Waiuku. on the Maioro RoacL close to the Sand Hills, the property of Mr John Wallace, fenced With puriri, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, 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, £6 an acre. 1-I—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with 9 acres lirst-elass meadow, near to the Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TTIOR SALE BY R. 0. GREENWOOD, JD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, a compact l-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £105. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd House in Symonds street, near the Wynrlham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR. SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600 ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment U x 107, fenced, and under cultivation, good well, good view, Sec, Sec Price, £05. Freehold. FOP SALE. 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Carbon Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £60 cash, balance at interest, FOR SALE, i-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well. Sec Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price. £250. jwarasj FOR SALE, 0-roomed two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price £250. Terms, £00 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-strcct (free hold ; let to good tenant for 27/0 per week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. . FOR HALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-siied. dairy, good well, &c. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 12 Acres of really Superior Land. pleasantly situated about J miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. Ml' See Advertisement Board,- Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free- I hold and leasehold), in varioits parts of the ( Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. JOHN SOPPET, 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-rooiried House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low prico, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 'of which are in grass, with i-roomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SA LE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 13 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very lowprices, 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 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles fro:.. Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. £==&. npO HE LET, on Grafton Road, Jl" c i EpS -*- a Large and Convenient Family .»=£=J£_s_.Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of waser,commodiou3 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 Josc_.__. Newman. V" R T UNION. MISS TE UTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union princrole, a largo number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. THIRTY PRIZES. 150 Members at £1 Each. Prize. , & s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 ' 2—Elegant Cushion GOO 3—Footstool 1 10 0 4—Smoking Can ■ 150 s—Pincushion5 —Pincushion and Watch-Pocket .. 2 0 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion GOO 9—TeaCosey .. .. 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion 6 0 0 11—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Can 15 0 16-TeaCosev 2 0 0 17—Footstool 1 10 0 18—Handsome Cushion ~ .. " .. 6 0 0 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 £o—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 21—Cushion .. .-. 5 0 0. i 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23—TeaCosey 200 21—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 25—Lady's ElizabethianChair .. ~ 12 o__ 2G—Elegant Cushion 5 0 0 27—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 28—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. -4 0 0 29—Cushion 500 LOCAL INDUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 _ ,■' " BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at ail respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made al all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket. Bats. Stumps. ' &c, at all respectable Toy .Shops; or Whole, .tie of the Maker, R. DOWN BY, corner of Cotlring ton-street and Great North Road, Orctars n_.y i be giyen.to J. Dutfy, Newton Express