The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL—No. 2,123.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1870.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



cSika^ 'WO'R SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, 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 Oth of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, in. Queen-street, Auckland, November 23,1576. <s&kfe^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM .^||||g§|y U PANY (LIMITED). FOR : A.;.VXAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Boosing through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TxjlE Table —November, 1876. <6$ j g °h4Bg 3 4 55 |t| H m| & r" rH X p E-l X 9 Wd.lMon Fri. Tue. |Mon[ Fri. Wed Sat. ►, " NovjDec.lDca.jDoc.|Deo.;Dec. Dec. Dec. "H I 29 J Si 12 lISI 22 27 30 j O I 3A Ml 2 o I 10J 12 5 5 Ip.in.ia.m. p.m.lp.m. a.m. non p.in.'p.m. The s.s. 7IAWEA will leave tbe Wharf on WEDNESDAY next, 29th instant, at 7 a.m.; and the Anchorage, at 3.30 p.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. igsNjfe^-CiTEAM COMMUNICATION *dfi^jis^vs WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday. 0.30 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandcl: Wednesday 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail in.?. Xo cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible i!or any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «^3^fe. "571011 THE HOT SPRINGS; V. MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, vriil 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. Maiiurangi. For Malvurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mataxana, 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. *^£fe£ J? 011 COROMANDEL. «3£?SKas? The ga< ARGYLID will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDA i r at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. IONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 pan. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the OfHce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. AEGYLB 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 BurtiuieuL Jniucement olfer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. r~^. X>ASS£NGEBS' LINE OF jSS^L^v |_ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «fT?2^^^^,LAND. 85g~a^gsa<ag Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, 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 has b<jen guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. FuU parLicalars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSIIANK & C 0..) ~7ZZ } tUTTER 'VINCENT.' i*t=if^s«s^xSv, FOR SALE, the -well - known ±^Js+2t.r&^i'A'A. Failing trading Cutter ' YIN- KiiSiiESSfea ckxt,'2o tons register. Has good carrj-iny capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply^^ & GRAHAM> -«a^^ TITAIKATO STEAM NAVI- VV G \ TION & COAL MINING *E2^ES©' COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton— Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton Cor Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves 'Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30 a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 . lS7fi. p.-* mHE Brigantine FLIRT, _|_ 100 tons register, John jsc©p«?vKx McKenzik, Master, is a Regular ■CllJ^^^ Trader between AL OKLAND and '^^&*£ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o Auckland. Fobruary 15. 1870. ~-ZT~ Ti^oU LONDON DIRECT, sSkSkv JO to follow the 'ORARL' e^S^^S^ The favourite Al Clipper BarCiU° GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. Arbateht or passage aggto^ & CQ> T^g^aß^ ■ ' Agents. <^ ; j^. "|^l OR WAIU XU. *£mm& \ hQ ss _ T AM O' SHANTER wiU eaves for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From "SVamku : W«ic!n:-sday, 3 n.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. * Saturday, 1.30 a.m. -Uainikau Heads on Priday, at 7 a.m. Vuods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and MacfarlaTie, Agents Union S.S. 'Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Qaehunga or Newmarxet,



TjIIRST WOOL SHIP FOR J||2O|^ ■*? LONDON DIRECT. Tne 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. r?W^ mo FOLLOW THE ..i^^^^^ -X ORARI. The favourite Al ship CTTV OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ratals, Commander. This vessel being well-known for her rapid passages, will have quick despatch after the Orari. lias excellent accommodation for saloon and ( steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. JSSJW "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP- Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The lIURUNTJI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAI PA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest 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 every month. The Company has always ships loading homo ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to 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. ~|y o t i c c. 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 Wakelield-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 Pepper or Coffee. E"~ST ATE OF HENRY PROBEItT. 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 poses. Sale to continue for 14 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. R. C. CARR, irpmiatooH E. ISAACS, j--trustees. 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. 6d., 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 agr Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. q P E C I AL 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, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. • 171 ISH E R AND C 0., 1 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 HE i 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, © 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. W W. S X I N N E R, YY «• 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. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg glog-gonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W~ HY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. TIT ' A'R NOCK BROTHERS, * V Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Qfflce;-Durnam-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 Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Oo.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. ri c d a r. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &O. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to i WARD & CO. j (Late J. S. Macfavlane & Co.); i Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street i ' mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM i JL PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kaiii v, 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 I COAL ST Ex Sam Mendel, from London. 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. R 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, WELLESLE Y-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, ake Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L 0 U G H, MECHANIST. Masefikl d'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 ARRIVE, 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. :p i c tv ii ii s7 SPECIAL NOTICE. W. 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, QUKKN-STREET. ~vF o t i c c. 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. T3ONES ! BONES 1 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 j leave as follows:— (BAS a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. Newniarket-< 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. U. 45 p.m 16.30 p.m. T BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE O • 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 psr agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har- ] I bour, and principal buildings (also album size) j of Auckland. : Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. I HVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ; J3I COMPANY. I 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 j this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by l steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. P(3T Losses Promptly Paid. IGEO, P, PIKROE, Ma ager,



JO»KAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO cfe*-P\j\s 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. ELL AND G E M M E L L, C URRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manui<'ac.tupjers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING MATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment "^^w^^^^S^ 5 Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vVcinity that she has just 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 lettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. K~U ~ S~~~S E L L' S c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private I Parlours for Families. | TBKM S MODERATE. _ r q • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. L"O C A L f^N~TTU STIt 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, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may ho srivon t.o .T. Duffy. Newton Express. HE Undersi<nied are Cash Pur chasers o£ 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 Laud Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Quickn-street. S~T AC E V & McE WI N 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- of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, j * H HOUSE, SHIP, O i-H AND l-H j M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fcJ j W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D o Province. ___ H fc . . M J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. X — o J. HENDERSON. "* 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ' CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building- Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Bi-anches. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. nHEAP GROCERY HOUS E, \J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller'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. F. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. <NT«vt. thP Union RfmU-1. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • 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. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL. PACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. mHE~PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD ! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel," pleuses himself to sunpiyhisCustomers 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, &c. 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. JACKMAN'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 Boards'tig Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 is. For the last 17 years in the above | business* <*—



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES'! "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straightneedle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND "WILL EVEN SKVV LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Paifllcs, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Mnen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necesS(*i-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN TH E MARKET, without regard tv Price, and we feel confident that whenever 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. PRICE:— Complete in box M 10s. With Table and Treadle £6 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-strcet. TH E NE W GKOCE R V ESTABLISME N T, 211, QUEEN-STREET, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, WILL OPEN ox SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER IS, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W ANTE D. A Few Dairies ok Choice Butter. R, FRENCH. FAMILY G It O C E R. 211, Queen-street, Auckland, (Laic of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. CAR, R, o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEX-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 Christehuroh 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 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. ram o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. TH E ARG VL L II 0 TE L. 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, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. E L E C T ~O O O M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STItEET. ' TJIXCHANGE lIOTEL7 PARNELL. AH (known as the bakrell). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above j Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, i and refurnished the same at considerable ex- i pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always tn stock. E~O R G""E A" X E BTs, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow.



. ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C 0. r\ N S A L E : TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury 5: 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. ON SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejnice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLLN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at tS- GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at. the Spit,. Napier. ON SALE, ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 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. KA M O fi O A L. A SPLENDID SAMPLE, EQUAL TO NEWCASTLE. COME AND TRY IT. JOSEPH CRAIG. TENDERS REQUIRED FOR DEBEN 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-strcet, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, the Ith December, 187 C, 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 cation to annual drawings of one (1) per cent, sinking fund. The Qpbcntures will be issued in amounts of £100 ca^i. 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. IG, of section 7, containing one rood and thirty-seven perches—Eden Crescent. 4—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—Allotment8 —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. 24, of section 6, containing forty acres—Epsom Road. 14—Part of section No. 98, containing two acres two roods and twenty-nine perches- Mechanics' Bay (adjoining 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 Takafuna. 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. HE UNDERSIGNED being about to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP, are open to receive TENDERS to noon of WEDNES DAY, the 29th instant, for the PURCHASE, either together or in lots, of the Articles specified below. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Strong Engine, about 8-horse power, and Cornish Boiler 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 numer ous Buildings, and a first-class Well of Water with Pump. We have also ON SALE, at COST PRICE :— Small Engine, Grabber Cast-iron Drinking Trough And a large assortment of Ploughs Ovens, Stoves, Ranges, &c. NICHOLLS & HALL. TO CARPENTERS.—Tenders arc re quired for the erection of a House in Alfred-street.—For particulars apply to John Goodn.il, Stiohbury's Buildings, Queen-street,



TOHNSO P P E T, O HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Y\ aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a bargain, a very compact i arm 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. 4, three miles from the landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a vciy comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandsn 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 I 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 exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres got a land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomea house, stables, &c, only four miles from Haniii ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy term::, a comfortable fort roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 aci es land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, f miles from Auckland. Terms ea&y. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. __,- : FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact liitle Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles fl" om t^) lg^a^pp ET) No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, & Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale: — FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 4G acres at Mangare, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon t^e 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 Station. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the TVaikato. 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, £075. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £175; £200 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, £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 49 x 91, 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 be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 Ws. 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 large beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4 miles from the Ouehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. 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, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. G3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland aITh^TTTN & SON c HOUSE. LAND, AND ESTATE 'AIiENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance 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 Distinct and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long 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 runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a s-ood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 ieet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.-A 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 Buildings. 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-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildings ■ plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. H. ASHTON & SON, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. CLARKE BROTHERS (late cbombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. -\TEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and iudsje for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. \V. Owen, Manufactory : Yoi-k-Rtxpp.t. Pa.rnp.ll. jyj[r. t. t -rTaYf ~oin>; nw SUiß^°^T IGS^ Wakefield- UiL N TIST, Q!s?f?fl> STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas.' Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Setl. CHEAPEST F rk~EAVOTriD~EV'v'R \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Co&laud Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7a. to 12s. P£r •?(& {mm{) Delivered within a moderate dMunee FOR CASH ONltf.