The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL-No. 2,123

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1876.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



«£&&<«. X71O1! SYDNEY AND ME] JJUggJJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, tl 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydnc and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, tl 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, November 23, 1876. TTNION STEAMSHIP COft! ,^||§g^ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAHANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEJ LING-TON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Mrlbourni and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. <Qt M g 0,4g. g S J g . *Isil s * i * & hI < < '< ?\ % < g 5 m i m|A I H !> En S I? Eh X 9 Wd.lMonJFri. Tue. Monj Fri. Wed Sat. XoYjDee.jDec. Dec. Deo. Dec. Dec. Dec '' 20 I 8 12 18 22 27 30 O Si |Jl I 2 5 I lOi 12 5 5 p.m.;a.m. p.m.jp.m- a.m.no'n p.m.[p.m The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf or WEDXESJJAY next, 29th instant, at 7 a.m. and the Anchorage, fit 3.30 p.m. Passcmrovs by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■^i#^.QTEAM COMMUNICATION «sssiss6s?>Cs WITH THE THAMES AN! COitOMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thurstlu.y, 11 a.m. Friday, 5.30 a.m. Friday. 3 p.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (pis.): Wednesday. 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesdfis r_' noon Ali cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo receirod after 5 p.m. VVeathor and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. IjIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, J^ZgggSz I" 1 M xVH URANGI, MATAKANA, ss^^^iCAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBAISTK, Captain Kasper, Will saii 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. Mahurangi. 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, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. *S«*~ XFOK COROMANDEL. •^xaKSss' Tho SpSi ARGYLB will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FiiIDAV" at 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 Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at MoKENZIE'S COVE to Land IMangawai Passengers). The s.s. AitGYLE will leave for the above place E VEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWBNA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weaLher and circumstances permitting) for TAU RANGA, calling at KATIKATI should siffScieiit inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. 3TAFJTA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR, Manager. rtbn T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF Si^f^x X t PACKETS TONEWZEA gS^^&a Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , , The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which lias been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. tfuli particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO., J ~Z~T GUTTER 'VINCENT.' ffM^-'^-rK FOR SALE, tho well - known •^jfaggffr fcst sailing trading Cutter ' YIN- K-.Vffwq CENT,'2O ions register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water, is in lii-dt-claHs order, and unusually well found. For particulars, appl^to^ & ft]]AHAM , T^TAIKATO STEAM NAVI -I^^^> W GAT lON & COAL MINING *^^&2S©'COMPANY (JjIMITJUD). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATQ Leaves Mercer for Hamilton— Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Loaves Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30 a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at t a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, "* Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 . ]87fi. ~TTT~ mtlE Brigantine FLIRT, J=s^v^ _g_ ioo tons register, John -jicKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL OKLAND and gga^=«^ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o j^^, Auckland. February 15. 187B "rv^ THOU LONDON DIRECT^ Jj TO FOLLOW THE £^£~k^m^. 'OKARL' B^^^B Tiie favourite Al Clipper BarqU° GLENLOKA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage a^gto^ & Agents. O R 'W A I U X U. "Z^i^ % 10 gs< TAM O' SHANTER wiU cave for W'aiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Weclii' Bdav, 3 p.m. Thursday, 0 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 1-30 a.m. Manukan Heads on Priday, at 7 a.m. Gooda for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson anu Macfarlane, Agents Uijio'i S.y. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hiu-st & Co., will mcuL with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Oaehuoga or Newmßr^t^



L" A^ THIRST WOOL SHIP FO. J3^2j^-^ LONDON DIRECT. j^&Jg^illGfl The magnificent iron ship ORARI, 1051 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commandei ie will be dispatched as above on or about the 30t December. The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. ** 1< or jreight or passage apply to ac NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. A^v mo FOLLOW TH I 45O£!j|^ J- orari. ~ aSliisiiig Tlie favourite A1 slli P CITY OF AUCKLAND, r 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander I his vessel being well-known for her rapi( passages, will have quick despatch after the Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon anc d/) j steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), — _ 93, Queen-street. A^V "\TEW ZEALAND SHIP jifOQ^. -^ PING COMPANY j£||g|gp^>. (LIMITED). Hk.ad Office: Christchurch, N.Z. _ London Branch : Si, Bishopsgate-strcet within. ;. THE COMPANY'S FLEET i consists of :— - The HURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 M ATA LIRA.. 808 WAIMATE ..1157 * OP A \V A 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA..B33 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of tho highest j class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to ' meet the requirements of the trade between the -' United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched ) from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality e^ery month. The Company has always ships loading home ■ ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to j and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. ' J%T 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 Wakefleld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, 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 Peppor or Coffee. i B" STA T E OF HENRY PROBERT. ! UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. SIIORTLAND-STREET. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK, FURNITURE, AND CABINETMAKERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Drawing-room Suites, Chest Drawers, Ward robes, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, &c, and all Sundries for Furnishing pur poses. Sale to continue for 14 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. E.-KAACS?' [Trustees. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, 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. Cd., 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 tho Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! S3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. Q< P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikalo can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by boolcinti" at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. "¥7l I S H E R AND CO., §"' Wholesale, Skipping & 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 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. U S S II E RT • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, c New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B. Arrangements can bo made for the Eurchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private ouses. H. S X I N N E It, ?? c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND j JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE, j All Branches of the Building Trade executed I by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office ; Fittings, Sec, Sec. ' WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel \ Coombes is making up the McPhilg- ' trlo^gonaught Check in Mosgicl Tweed Trousers for'2oß. The bosh value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, HY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WARN 0C X BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Qffi.ce;—Durham-street, Auckland, i



R X\T A 11 D & C ( (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, r, AGENTS FOR The Auckland Steam Rope Factory '• Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills ; Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory g Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale : Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. fi E D A I TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &C. i c _ CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or saw in any sizes to suit purchasers. 1 Apply to j WARD & CO. j (Late J. S. Macfarlaae & Co.); j Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street [ ' I | mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM j PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mills, Kaiii v, | KAIPAEA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equall; cheap, and more durable, suitable fo ; every purpose to which Coir Matting i: applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of al Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremelj 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. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. ENGLISH 0 0 A L if. Ex Sam Mendicl, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HAIiTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in tho market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, 1876. MR. F. B. WOODHAM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6, 1876. A~L O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLES LE Y-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that lie 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. TiiE Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and ok the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L 0 U G 11, 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. TO A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 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. JAMES BUTCHER, 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. PICTURES. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHitOMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, Sec, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Sliipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEEN-STRKET. TW" 0 T I C E. T. B. CAME RON, 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. X> ONES"! 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:— /8.45 a.m. /"9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.rn U. 30 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, j Shortland-strcet. I Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori j Cabinets and Cartes. Churches, Domain, Har- ' bour, and principal buildings (also album, size) j of Auckland. j Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. j IVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE I J3I COMPANY. I 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, Riaks on Specie { subject to special arrangements. H<3T Losses Promptly Paid. i K2tSO, P, PIERCE, Ma ager, ;



o. |'jG>r:^a and smaller sums tc 3&®_P\rvP LEND on freehold security. In tcrest low if security first-class.—Apply to E MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or smal sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t( Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or smal sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ELL AND GEMMELL. CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS' — Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness I. Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, 3 RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' n WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment (55*«ot^^^^b\-> Marchioness Ladyship '' x~ Normanby. MRS. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND [- RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutill6s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. y X R~~ U S S E L L' S r *3 • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING s ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. 1 Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. P TERMS MODERATE. _ y E R -Fp q • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. "O C A L FN" DUST RY ! A LOCAL INDUSTRY! I BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask Cor DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or - plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Hats. Stumps, .te., at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNKY, corner of Codring fcon-street and Great North Road. Orders may bo givfln to J. Duffy, Now ton Rxpross. THE Undersigned arc 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, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. ST AC E V & McE WI N ISEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BLJFFKT LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYND HAM-STREET, . __ c, HOUSE, SHIP, AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. _ H, J.II. requests attention of Builders and £3 others to his New Glazing Tariif. Ho ''o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are stiU 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. AND J. SOPPET, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. CHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, 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. HEAP FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. ¥. W~~E B S 'J 1 E R, ;• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 13:5, Queen-street, Auckland. <K*>vt. (Yip Union Hani,-). PHILLIPPS AND" SONS, OIL « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, i Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, \ Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, I Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, j Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully j packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PA CKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. i mHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE I WORLD! ; ■ S. EVINSON, i Proprietor of the "Eden Vive Hotel," pledges ! himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPHO ! WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and : unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the i Bottle. I The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, &c. IT has noAv become an established fact that-to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD © ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ! ience for families, a~■■'' .""pp.cialiy clerks or single ■ gentlemen. Thelv^ "" . ■:stabhIsbment is quite ; separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the laat 17 years ia the above business. 9.



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISE Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labou: and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practici Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alik on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, am is adapted to every variety of sewing for an; wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sev on and gather at the same time, and will worl equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cottoi Goods, with Silk. r /-.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necesscvx'y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machine. W< claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regarc to Price, and we feel confident that wheneye: persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P RICE:— Complete in box £i 10s. With Table and Treadle £G 15s, With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. Til E NE W GROC ER V E STABLISMEN T, 211, QUE UN-STREET, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, WILL OP E N ON SATURDAY NEK T, NOVEMBER 18, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W A N T E D. A Few Dairies op Choice Butter. R. FRENCH. FAMILY G It O C E R. 211, QUEEN-STR3ET, Auckland, (Laic of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R R, « HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. "\TTTAHNER\S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, V V CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER bogs 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 the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch 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 Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to bo the linest 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. THE KENTISH HOTEL, W A I U X U, 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. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. THE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. 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. beingin 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~S URW IN, Proprietor. gEL EC T J^ OO M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). | JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, ' Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell and I the puolic In general, that he 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, rair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to lus 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 brandß always in stock. (J~^~O~R~G~E AXE RS, vJT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyer? of, T.ajlow, |



>1 QHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS OTAGO SLATES. , On Sale by T. H. HA L L & C O. f~\ N SALE r> TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,1' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury5: OATS 1 BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL c FLOUR & PEARL BARLEY V; HAMS and BACON, in Cloth '< CANTERBURY CHEESE v ROLL and SIDE BACON 1 LARD in Bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. 1 Q N SALE , 50 hhds. Superior Cider fl 200 cases Liniejuice Cordial > 100 cases Sarsaparilla. I BALLIN BROS., \ UPPER QUEEN-STREET, ' Auckland. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at ,«■ GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Spit. Napier. N SALE, ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge j 500 „ Arch , 400 bags London Stowed Fine Salt ! 280 Ash Oars, 13 to 18 feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Colman's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. T7- A M O CA O A L. A SPLENDID SAMPLE, EQUAL TO NEWCASTLE. COME AND TRY IT. JOSEPH CRAIG. nnENDERS REQUIRED FOR DEBEN- X TURES TO BE SOLD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF "THE PUBLIC BUILD INGS ACT, 1875," AND "THE AUCKLAND PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT, 1876." ISSUE OF £10,500. Tenders will be received at the Provincial Oflices, Shortland-strect, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, the 4th December, 1576, from per sons willing to purchase Debentures to be sold by the Public Buildings Commissioners, under the authority of the above-named Acts, and secured on the Lands set forth in schedule 2 of the said first-named Act. The amount proposed to be issued is £10,500. The Debentures bear interest at the rate of seven (7) per cent, per annum, payable half-yearly. The Principal to be repaid at par, by the appli eatiqn to annual drawings of one (1) per cent, sinking fund. The debentures will be issued in amounts of £100 cash. Tenders to state the amount offered for each Debenture. READER WOOD, Chairman of Commissioners. SCHEDULE 11. TO THE PUBLIC BUILD INGS ACT, SHEWING THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE DEBENTURES WILL BE SECURED. City of Auckland. I—Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, of section 15, known as ' The Old Supreme Court Site ;" area, three roods and twenty-eight perches. 2—Allotment No. 12, of section 4, containing one rood and 1 perch—Shortland Cres cent. 3—Allotment No. 16, of section 7, containing one rood and thirty-seven perches—Eden Crescent. I —Allotment No. 8, of section 15, containing one rood and three perches — Queen street. s—Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, of section 9, containing one rood and thirty-six per ches— Symonds-street, Havelock-street, and Wyndham-street. 6—The western portion of allotment No. 17a, of section 4, containing thirteen perches —Bank-street. 7—Allotment No. 1, of section 31, containing two roods and sixteen perches—Situate in Mechanics' Bay (occupied by Sash and Door Factory. Suburbs of Auckland. B—Allotment 21a, of section 11, containing seven acres and one rood—On road from Prince Albert Hotel to Great South Road. 9—Part of allotment No. 13, of section 12, con taining fourteen acres and thirty-six perches—Onehunga Road. 10—Allotment No. 7a, of section 12, containing fifty-three acres—Panmure and Great South Road. 11—Allotment No. 17a, of section 12, containing twenty-seven acres and twenty-three perches—Harp of Erin Road. 12—Allotment No. 14a, of section 12, containing four acres and one rood—Harp of Erin Road. 13— Allotment No. 21, of section 6, containing forty acres—Epsom Road. 11—Part of section No. 93, containing two acres two roods and twenty-nine perches- Mechanics' Bay (adioining Domain). 15—Allotment No. 41, of section 3, containing twelve acres (excepting such portion thereof as may be conveyed by law to Her Majesty the Queen, for the purposes and subject to the provisions of " The Public Domains Act, 1860") Site of Hospi tal Buildings, new and old. 16—Part of allotment No. 1, of section 99, con taining three acres and six perches- Mechanics' Bay. Parish of Takapuna. 17—Allotments Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20, con taining one hundred and two acres one rood and twenty-four perches.—North Shore, near Stokes's Point. THE UNDERSIGNED being about to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP, are open to receive TENDERS to nooa of WEDNES DAY, the 23th instant, for the PURCHASE either together or in lots, of the Articles specified below. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J Strong Engine, about 8-horse power, and Cornish 80-ler Saw and Bench, Chaff Cutter Corn Crusher, Shafting Belting and Gear, Iron Tank Weighing Maching Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness. Also, GOODWILL of the COAL and FIREWOOD Business hitherto carried on by us. LEASE (with Purchasing Clause) of the PRE MISES, which comprise a splendidly situated Corner Allotment, with n^VmpS. ous Buildings, and a first-class Well of Water with Pump. We have also ON SALE, at COST PRTn?1 • Small Engine, Grabber ™L^-~ Cast-iron Drinking Trough And a large assortment of Ploughs Ovens, Stoves, Ranges, &<n NICHOLLS & HALL. mo CARPENTE*i'';..-TendcrTl^re- JS- quired for the Button of a House in Alfred-street.—For particulars apply to John £OQd.all, StiQhhury's Buildings, QuQ9ft-steeet,



JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO.' 8, QUEEN-STKEET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, YV aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm _ of 67 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into : paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from. Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very lew price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a veiy comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freehold gardeD, 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 family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceeding^ low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomea house, stables, &c, only four miles from HamL ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fovr roomed Cottage, good gardt n, and about 4 aciea 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 jirice, 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 of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good liouse and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, c Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale : — FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 46 acres at Mangare, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon the farm, and the land is some of the richest in the province. Price, £1,500. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway FOIi'IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard, &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Remuera. The residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with large sheds, and other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich volcanic land all under cultivation. The property commands a magnificent view. Price, £675. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Reinuera. Price, £475; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building .Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main .-.cad, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-strett. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49x91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This property will be1 sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. MANGARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with Residence and lai'ge beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4'miles from ' the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per i acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed i House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. I This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. S3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENN OX, Estate Agent, Auckland A S R~T O N & SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insukance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adioining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and the District and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLong Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek rung through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A Jbeautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay- Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildines QUEEN-STREET.-First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven. ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from. Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs CUSTOM-HOUSE-ST REEt.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. J A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen an ft Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildi-i^T plate glass front. This position is s«»'-nnd tn none in Auckland. vUUU "* H. ASHTON & SON 8. New Zealandjnsuranoo nui V dingß , •sj§> ■-■ — '" CLARKE BROTHERS ■dkt . t 'LATE CBOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINEART PHOTOGRAPHIC Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V to Lifp =sivo J^EW LOCAL INTTITSTRY', M^nugc^^prlM^^r- *&* A trial solicited. Ask for it and virlc™ *„« yourselves. Auckland Agent: M-u. W fhven. Manufactory ; York^^ Pa^oll, ]$_ R- t- tr a f"jTo~r~d; D ESN RT? 3s r T /fiSH Wa,KEFIEU> Teeth, extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. "*• lave* * Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). /CHEAPEST FIWWOO^IVER \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay CosUad klrewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12a pvw nvi« - Delivered within a moderate distance TOR CASH ONl*j, 6l