The Evening Star.

Vol. TIL-No. 2,126

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1876

PRICE : 01S TE PENNY.



«wiJfe^TFOR SYDNEY AND MEL- Jjlllll,-!- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, the 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Cth of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, November 23,1876. .sS^^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney. Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. >, Time Takle—-November, 1876. < _ M S o • -2 gj g . p &liis . i i I g &Is« as <s i I H . «i.H?H.!>_i " __, . § Mon Fri. Tue. Mon Fri. Wed Sat. _>_ Dec. Dec. Dec. iDec. Dec. Dec. Dec. *r — -1 S 12 118 22 27 30 ° 11 2 5 10i 12 5 5 - a.m. p.m. p.m.. .iiii. non p.m. p.m. The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on MONDAY next, 4th December, at 11 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 p.m. train. t_3l_. Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. 'fSs^^.QITEAM COMMUNICATION mWi__9a*KJ WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 8 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. TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, 7_§W_-__; $7 MAHURANGI, M ATA NANA, *■ ™ ___m ""KAWAU, & 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. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will aUow. 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. COROMANDEL. "^^^^' The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY 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 Oilice on the Wharf. No cargo received after -1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. • A. McGREGOR. Manager. ;rt*_^ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF .ggg|x X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA _sx£3££ES_mo Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill Sc Co., 31, Lcaaenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports o£ 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. Tlie rmdcrsis.r-c& are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J ,=£kfe^ -yfcTAIKATO STEAM NAVI -1I11& W G ATION Se COAL MINING *Ssass^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAJKATO 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. Leaves "Mercer for Cambridge— ihursday, at 10 30 a.m. __, . _ Leaves Cambridge for Mercer— Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 » lS7fi. a.... mHE Brigantine FLIRT, ,__-^S3N. Jj_ joo tons register, John _3aUt^,v \ mcKenzie, Master, is a Regular i^ks__**r f ra fi er between AU CKLAND and s^3£sss_\^ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage appl^to Auckland. February 15. IS7fi - r^T „-,, / - I , r , «u^ XnOR LONDON DIRECT, JJ TO FOLLOW THE ' ORARI.' H^g&Sy^S The favourite Al Clipper BarqUe GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation.' For freight or passage a^to^ & CQ ' Agents. «£k^^ 111 O R WAIU XU. «^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga: From Waiuku . Friday, 5 r-m. Saturday, 1.30 a.m. Manukau Heads on Pnday,.at < a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s trWoather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of • ' > Henderson \nG. Macfarlane Agents ;£&«_. S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., 1 .£iil meet with prompt djspatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or T\ewmatJ_et. XT'OR GISBORNE AND . 3|gf|g>;ij NAPIER. Thes.s GO-AHEAD will leave as above on TO-MORROW (Saturday) 2nd December, at 12 noon, taking cargo for Gisborne J^A^ r -""Tf^rt- Manager.



.^S-V THIRST WOOL SHIP FOR 4§|3£|^^ JE- LONDON DIRECT. _S_^_\rtr_Z' The magnificent iron ship ORARI, 1051 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th December. The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. For jreight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. rt^^a^ mo FOLLO W THE (( Q^^^^ JL ORARI. -^■I'SvfejgSi favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. This vessel being well-known for her rapid passages, will have quick despatch after the Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. I M E TABLE] gg _ TRANSIT> Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss; Return, 75.! M. NICCOL, Agent. «S2dfe^ "CIXCURSION TO WAI 3ffij|Ppfo-B^ WERA, HOT SPRINGS. Tho s.s. LILY" leaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during tho Summer months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY. <ss£kfe^ TTIXCURSION IN THE u___^^^7S_J HARBOUR. IN AID OF THE AUCKLAND ORPHAN HOMES. The Fine New Paddle Steamer TE AROHA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on SATUR DAY, 2nd December, at 3 p.m., for a Cruise in the Harbour, returning to the Wharf at 5 p.m. ■By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Artillery Band will be on board. Fares: ONE SHILLING. HOLMES BROTHERS. Same Evening, a MOONLIGHT EXCUR SION, leaving the Wharf at 7 p.m., returning at 9.30 p.m. Fares: ONE SHILLING. J. EDWARDS. tS 1 Of I C X J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenceifcbusiness as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefield-strcet, 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 Pepper or CofFee. T7i sTate~of Henry probert. _gij UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. ' SHORTLAND-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- I.osos. Sale to continue for 11 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. R. C. CARR, ) 'iYnqtpi. E. ISAACS, / 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. Gd., 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! g~ 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 Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queon-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. I~IS HER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & 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 H i R^ • 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, • 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. Xfj h- s k i n n c r, VV 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c., &c 1 _ WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. _ WA R N OCX BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, ■I ■ - Richmond, Cox's Creek. ? Office ,*Dprh.i.-street, Auckland,



XVT A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory j Thames River Sawmills 1 Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads i Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. !/. E . D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR MIL LS, KAI HU, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for 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. p N G L I S II C 0 A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL 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 the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. R. F. B. 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 6.1876. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c., WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs 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 Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respcelfully.,lnvited. JN O. C. C L O U G 11, MECHANIST. Masef ie i. d's Building s, 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 Scientilie Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. mo A R R I V E, JL Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hanics 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. , i Goods Cleared and Delivered from, ship's side on ' I Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut I or uncut), at reasonable rates. . T> I C T U R E S. SPECIAL "NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CIIROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. Sec, 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. QUKK-. STREET. OH N S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, w No. 8, Quern-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. 1876. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone MiUs, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11..5 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m Newmarket-. 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.m V 6.30 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. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Viev rs of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har ; hour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ! 1_ 1 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000., Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be eil'ected 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. \%*W Losses Promptly Paid. 1 imQt P. PIBRC ~ Ma user,



j&P'fmfk ANr> SMALLER SUMS TO H&£> \y XT LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class. —Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low* rate of interest. —Apply to 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 small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. W^ QFKAGG & {^ 0., GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. Appointment <^:W§^^^P Marchioness Ladyship i^^&s-^^l^** Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has .iust received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. O C A L Of D U STR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for 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 Bats. Stumps, &c., at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, It. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be jjivon to J. Duffy. Newton Express. 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, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBURY'S BITILDINOS, QUEEN-STREET. TAC E V & McEWIN BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CTTY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I * ~ —^ HOUSE, SHIP, AND ffl M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fc*_ * — _\ f. Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the —' p Province. * fed J.H. requests attention of Builders and r f£\ others to his New Glazing Tariff. . W • o J. HENDERSON. __ l" B 8, wyndham-streetT I CHEAP TIM BM. JiM, «* CHEAP TIMBER!! fp ' .m .■ ---THE UNION SASH AND DOg COj. Mechanics' Bay, . f '",■ Are still ?* • -. OFFERING SPECIAL ADVAN^IA_CE,S To Contractars, Builders, and others re^jUring CHEAP TIMBER. ' All Kinds of Building Timber on Sal«-valid a very Superior Quality of Second-<|Jvss< Flooring at LOW RATES. U, , f * Turning in all its Branches. . . '* AND J\ S O P P. »|§»ji • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. CHEAP GROCERY HOU SE. NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Kciller's Marmalade, and Hawkins 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 F I R E W T O O D FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Three Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton ; I'uriri, lis. Cash. F. WEBS T E It, » "WHOLESALE AIS'I) RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUEBN-STEEKT, AUCKLAND. (NTi.vt tho Union Tin.nl. . PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours iind Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os & 07. QUEEN-STB.EET. A RRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL P A/CKS. Full Weight and feize. ' BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. THE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE woßLiy S. EVINSON, ™ Pro'-'letor of the "Eden Vine Hotel,"pledges hh.i..elf to supply his Customers with UDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, Sec. IT has now 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, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 la, For the last 17 years in the above business. _*_ .. '■9



THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISMENT, 211, Queen-street, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, is :m- n o w ope n. -cm WITH AN . ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W ANTE D. A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. R. FRENCH. FAMILY GROCER. 211, Queen-strhet, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). IT! C. CARR, !__• HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs 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, find 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 by connoisseurs to be 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, Christchurch. THE KENTISH HOT EL, 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'Shantcr. 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. 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, pleasantlv situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TII O M A~S URW IN, PjJSOPRIETOIi. . , .^.:^_^^____-j^_.-.,.rr|^. , , —. —_ j^ -Erin. C T " '"|>_ O O .1. \ ..: "- ; - Jp* >.'■ =, OD.L"_. i ;iaXPR)JUsi«*R, - Bcgstc hir. ..Ji tho inhaMtittits of Parnell, an;, tho public in general, that he has IS), en the above Hotel, and having jjaade extensive alterations, afed 'rcfurjuf/lu. 1.1-o same at considerable ex • p&hi. jvfctopfes "with cleanliness and civility to meet with afair share of their support. I - also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that ah Liauors are purchased for (ash, enables him to seßthe best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits.of the most choice braiid.B always in stock. _m J£*A MO Q O A L. A SPLENDID SAMPLE, * * EQUAL TO NEWCASTL E. ..." COME AND TRY IT. JOSEPH CRAIG. GE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at m GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R,T ROAD, And at tho SDit. Napier. QTRAWBE R R I E S! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUftT FOR THE USaoi VISITORS AT Ty ILL O W rtKOVE, DEVONPORT, North Shore. ;E. ALISON, P.OPRI.TOi



qHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. S~\ N S A L E : TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlic,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury*: OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE • ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. 7^ N S A L E~: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /IHEAP "O.LACK .Q ILKS* CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OP I c&7 BLA C X SIL XS, "S» ! IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, j AT A VERY LOW PRICE. i On account of the Great Advance on BLACK i SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 PER cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! i Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. I SST Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest ' and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in . Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are | also a very nice assortment. I To Be Sold Cheap : j A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH | MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS. QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. j A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid. usual price, nearly double. I MEN'S. YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. H. ATKINS. ON SALE, BY the UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,' ' Mendoza,' &c.: ""'BOO bags Fine and Coarse Salt . 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon ..{IOO Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement i 100 cases Cohnan's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillcr and Morton 25 cases lottlcd Vinegar 25 cases Pickles . 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, I and j i 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric A cid , 40 dozen Waxed Call, 2 bales Kip #%80 Ash Oars | 20 cases Corrugated Iron I J 10 cases Munt*. Metal, ShcethingNails, do. I Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, I ] - Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, f Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, j Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, .Maize,- Paper Bags, assorted, &c, •Sec. | Agents for I_ca & Perrin's Sauce, Townsbend's I Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. ]^ O T I C E. In consequence of the room used as the Pro vincial Library beii?.g required for the Survey Department, the Books' have been removed to the Museum Building in Princes-street, where they will be open to the public daily from 10 to !, with conveniences for reading-. The privilege hitherto enjoyed by^ceriam gentl. lUert of taking works out of the Library will be continued to tScni. This arrangement will be in operation on and after (lie Ist December next, until the Genera Assembly shall make other provision for the disposition of the Library. FREDK. WHITAKER. 23rd November, 1870. m I M B E R. ROBERT B APT LEY having charge of | the Kopufu Saw-Mill Company's Timber i Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to I 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. i _* TTSTESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE, T V NEAR WATERWORKS, GREAT NORTH ROAD. CATTLE AND HORSES ARE RECEIVED FOR AGISTMENT. Abundance of Grass and Wa.terin well-enclosed Paddocks Greatest of care will be taken, but without responsibility, f Terms :— 2s. Gd. (half-a-crown) per Head per Week.—By order, P. McTAVISH. Western Springs, * Ist October 1876. . IN the language of Di:. WATTS, slightly altered—" When I take my walks abroad, How many men I see, f The best dressed have been supplied v j From the City Clothing Mart. II —SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street,



T O II N SOPPET, J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, \\ aiuku, with creek frontage. n , r,.. m FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very comfi a°fci.Ks? of G7 acres of really good land, one baE ofwhich is under cultivation, ienced and divided into paddocks, with water frontageWmd only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acies good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well and freeholdgarden, 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 "FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land; 25 of which are in grass, with *-™°J*%f house, stables, Sec, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the mam road. ' FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about i acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good 'lotara Bush, ia 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. t_.„~„,t _ FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonoy, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 xllO feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact littlO Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of whicii is under cultivation, with good house and tmiia ings, only 11 miles f^jg^pp^ No. 8, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, fj » Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:—- , _ _ ._ _,«,-. FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of -1G 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 'foll IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard Sec This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £3 ( 0. £liU cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Remuera. The residence contains 0 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, £075. ~_,_.. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a .comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £17o; £ -.0 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, 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, £100. . FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. __ _ ~ FOR SALE, in Seafleld Vie wfcafine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment -19 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price,-6210. , . • . „_. 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 be 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 largo beach frontage. This •choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 1 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price,.£22s. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. S_r For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see : my long list in the "Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. Auckland OR SALE BY R, C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience : good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £000. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on. outhouses, garden, &0.. freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £310. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, 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 4-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Letlat 10s. per week. Price, £165. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndham Aims 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 sw-vdeii, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £000; £200 ea^li, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, -a Acres of Laud 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 Camun Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £00 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 4-roomed House in Newton RoadJ allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 12 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about 1 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. iXW See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of th Town, Suburbs, aud Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. if. LAR 17 E B R OTHERS V_- (__ATj? CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE Alt'- 11 PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-Street, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "VTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. : Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrecs, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent; Mr G. W. Owen. 1 I Manufactory : York-sdtw.t, Ps.rn.M-. | "lyr r. t. T IT-TfT"olTlx i JjUL j SURGEON figSg^. WaKki-ielp- DENTIST, §£fep£f. smiaan. Teeth extracfed without Pain by Dr. Clover 6 Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Ter-t. (from One to a Full P01... CHEAPEST E.I RE WOOD EVER \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Cool and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s^to-12a. PER TON (uimh. ), Delivered within a moderate distance FOR CASS GNkY.