The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,143.

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 187 G.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•Ck%^ TT> ECTIT LA R MONTHLY •—l-S^3^ STEAM COMMUNICATION ■—sasSEe?!?ktwekx AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may bo expected hero again about the 3rd January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland. December 7, 1876. s^vSfeT" 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 Table—December, 1876. A 9 . P o ,L- S . |. g g _ —* i z- o •■-} r2 <v* & r^ k~i M -- rt ■ i—l cri k*" fc-i hi ►-* r-i w 2 i X g Sat. Wed Sat. M Dec. Dec. Dec. — — — — — 23 27 30 O 12 1 5 I non p.m. p.m. The s.s. HAWE A will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant, at 12 noon. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. *££. Note.—From loth 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. AUCKLAND STEAM -g*_gg>___. PACKET COMPANY _s_®s__» (LIMITED). FOR GLSBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on FRIDAY, 22r\d instant, at 12 noon, carrying Cargo for both ports. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «s£}£te^ a TEAM COMMUNICATION ,^§!||||£O WITH THE THAMES AND coromaxdel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Friday, 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FJR THAMES—LALLA ROOI-H (s.s.) Saturday, G p.m. Sunday. 2 p.m. FOR Til AMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Jb'i'iduy, Vi midnight FOR COROMANDEL—LALL.V ROOXEC (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandcl: Friday, G p.m. Return Tickets, available from December 22 to January i, Single Fares by any of our boats. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Noi responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board w.thout a shipping note.. J. EDWARDS, Manager. 'a^-'*^ 17*011 THE HOT SPRINGS, Sj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^.taWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Sprtxgs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monda'-, Weilnesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahukangi. For Mahuransri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawac, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana. &c, every AVcdncsday. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to _ CASBY <f^%i TT 0R COROMANDEL. «^?sl_3' - Tho 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 Oihce on the Wharf. No cargo received alter 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP AI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mansrawai Passenger:). The s s ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s = ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should s^o ir tin SX o^^r,an^onnectingw,^ PORTS, making o^Dager . _s_fc_^ \XTAIKATO STEAM NAVT- M"m^> % ' V GATION & COAL MINING ■^-SB^'OOMPAN- (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Loaves 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. FRANZ SCITERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December 18, IS7S. ~ITZ -TilOR LONDON DIRECT, _§£«£%_ JO to follow the B_____SS__a r rhQ favourite Al Clipper Barque GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class paasengor accommodation. For freight or yassage a^to^ & Agents. -___= XTiIRST VESSEL FOR j££a^%v J_ LONDON DIRECT. • The favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 750 tons register, GbORGB Ralls, Commander. This vessel is well-laiown for her rapid pas sages, and having her cargo engaged, will sail about the 20th JANUARY. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93. Oiifio.n-streeh. -_v** QTEAM TO AND FROM J_ LUCAS CREEK AND lIEN- JJERSON'S MILL. The s.s. ' ECLIPSE' will leave as under :— Henderson's Mill : For freight or passage apj»^ SBY . & SQ^ ■) ■«-_„ isifT \ I W E R A, : >-^^W HOT SPRINGS. Arrann-emsnts have bsen made with the r_s_n__S ia isa^__S Hotel has Reduced tub Ohakgb kob Boakp, including Baths, Towels, &c, to los. fo.Fust class, and 10s. for Second-class, from &AIUIC DAY till MONDAY. _ , . „ The Steamer will leave every ftivturday at _ p.in,. and return to. A\iCW^ild, ftt, feftlf-past 3 a.ffi?



• I ,G___k "OARQ.UE ' MENDOZA, " '■ -S--* CAPT. lIOWIESNN.imoj , | f|g|3|l>LoNDoN j - _______ —^ vesse i having reported a 1 too Customs, Consignees are requested at one ; to pass entries, pay freight, and obtain deliver orders for their goods at our office. I Cargo impeding discharge will landed am i Stored at Consignee's risk and expense, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 20,1876. . I _gggg^. Jj] X C U S I O I> "S^^^^ THE HOT°SPRINGS. The s.s. 'ARGYLE.' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Ho Springs on BOXING-DAY, Dec, 2G, at 10 a.m. ; returning at 5 p.m. Return fares, ss. i ALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager. 1 ««&§__. "IT 1 OR MERCURY BAY ANE J§|g|jgJlj TAURANGA. The s.s. 'ROWENA.' j will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the above j places on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at-1 p.m. | ALEX McGREGOR, Manager. I TL? X C U R S I O N I _§pagsg»; gij MOTUTAPU & OTHER ISLANDS, ■ The s.s. ' lONA' will leave the Queen-street Wharf on CHRIST • MAS DAY,, at half-past 2 o'clock for an ' Excursion, returning to the wharf at half-past 5. Fares, 2s fid. j HALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager. ;^^^-prx c v r s i o n THE KAWAUi The s.s. «lONA ' j will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Kawau | on BOXING-DAY, Dec. 2G, at 10 a.m., returning jat 5 p.m. Return fares, ss. j ALEX. fIIBGREGOR, Manager I UNICATION ' llllaSSstO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND U Tjl Tl-T \ "\1 li'y j XxlJli _±_-<:V*VLJl<o. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, ! A. FARQUIIAK, Master, will leave as under:— i Auckland for Thames : Thames for Auckland : ! Thursday, 21st, G p.m. Friday, 22nd, 10.30 a.m. ' Friday, 22nd, (5 p.m. Saturday,23rd, 10.30 a.m. i Saturday, 23rd, G p.m. Saturday, 23rd, it p.m. (2nd trip). Return Tickets available from 22nd December, j 187G, till January G, 1877. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, I L ' A. McGREGOR, Agent, j ~p^~ milE Brigiuitino FLIRT, j wf'SapXVv y 100 ions register, John I ssdH__l_> McTvKXZIK, Master, is a Regular ! £__^|e^ Trader bet we en AX, CKLAND and a._l-™__a LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to A HoManfl. Pffhrnary IS. 2__ i- ___ I *&ss%> fr\~nrw~~r a b l c. «H_l3-5' g_ a> TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Saturday, 6 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Notiujb.—Reduction in Fares. On and after Monday, December H, 1870, the s.a. Transit will take Passengers at reduced rates. Single I 1 ares. ' 3s. 0:1.; Return, 5,5. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Asent._ milE p.s. ORE-'JON will leave -^2?l^^> §_ Onohunga for Waiuku as under "^S__S_s»^ vea ti lC r permitting) :— Thursday, 0 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, 8 a.m. Passage, ss. ; Return. 7s. Gd. An Excursion Trip on MONDAY (Christinas Day) to Manukau Heads and Awitu, landing at Cofnwallis : leaving Onehunga Wharf after llrst Train from Auckland in the morning, and re turning for the last Train in the evening. 1 teturn Fares, 2s. Gd. Weather permitting. _^ „ RQE> w a i" v k v. •Jls—ii' s.s. TAM O' SIIANTER will eav-i for Waiuku as follows:— , From Onolmngra: From Wamlcu : Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Mauukau Heads on Frday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods loft at the stores of will meet with pron^spatch Onchnn^a or Newmarltp.t- USS-Ov GUTTER 'VINCENT.' i-i^S_s(M|^K. FOR SALE, the well - known sailing trading cutter Vincent, __________ 20 tons register, ilas good carry in;' capacity on light draught of water. Is in iirst-elas3 order, and. unusually well found. For particulars, a PP ly o to yEN aRA HAM, T> U N CTUALITY 'IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. "What's the Tjjik ?" This irritating question would not be heard so continually if everybody invested in one of BARTLETT'S WATCHES. Baktlktt's London Lever Watches arc Manufactured expressly to his order, ana arc Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME! Watches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery ot all descriptions. A. G. BARTLETT, 02, QUEBX-S TRE ET, (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). | :T^fE\V~GTr6CERY, TEA, PKOVIbIuN; ! AS AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, fjnlplendid provisions, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W SPRAGG & CO., OOH_ o, THEAT^HOV AL GILDINGS, TU S S H E It, . HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale Age and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEX-STRKKT. XJ L M & N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour7and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's? Portraits taken instantaneously. IV" ° T I c E> C. T. HARDING Havin" Purchased the Joint Business ol liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.- Post 3, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. AH orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Si"nd nwpnt will rp.wivo prompt attention. HSj r-_Tw~~C A S T L E COAL Jj^ AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in Tots to S\4t purohiwers^



RF R E N C H • HAS REMOVED 0 TO THE r ROYAL rriEA Ti/fAIIT, JL ivX THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, VICTORIA-STREET, - WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AND f WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF ! ■ GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and ! CHOICE TEAS. 1; i ' Families Watted on vor Orders. - Goods delivered throughout the City and ) ■ Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. I : ■ I> EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. \j CLOSE BUO TIIE RS, : 22G & 225, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the \ RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. RST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 22G & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. (ESTAHLISIIED 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. WA R N O0 X Blt O TII E 11 S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street. Auckland. BONES ! BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .7. & .T. SQPPKT. "^XTIIAT arc the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennjjs's? They arc legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches'. Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their diflicultics, and keep their Machines in order free of charge. 3rd. Ho gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. T> V. WE B ST E It, Si\j9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL "SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, QUEEN-STRKKT, AUCKXAXIJ. (Nnvttho Ifnion lt».nkt. Ci HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again WH. S X I N N ER, » BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Fittings, &c, &c. WANTED Known, that I). Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and oilier Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, ]>ro:vl Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, 6c0., &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-liOJiso-strect. WANTED, a few more Purchasers for Marshall and Copeland's famous Dune din Beer, which is now superseding English in nearly all first-class Hotels, Clubs, Steamers, and Bottling stores. Beware of imitations. ANTED to SELL, 100 "dozen Glass Tumblers, Id. each ; 50 dozen Tumblers, Cd. each, or ss. a dozen; 120 sets of Jugs and Basins, Cs. a pair; 3D dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. 9d. each ; 200 sets of Jugs, 3s. and 3s. Cd. a set; Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, is. Gd. per dozen; 40 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Bs. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups. Is. per dozen ; 1 ton of good Bacon. 9d. per 1!,., or 7Ad. by the side; good Oatmeal, 2d. per lb., l_d. by the cask of 22111.5.: 1000 good Clothes Brushes, Gd. each, ss. per dozan; Pie Dishes, from 6d. to 2s. each; -10 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about JO dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. (id. each ; JO dozen pairs of Vases, Is. 6<l. and ?s. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only2d. each, or Is. Gd. p'U- dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, 9d. each; Glass Jam Dishes, Gd. to Is. Gd. each ; 100 pairs Boots to be sold cheap ; 17 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from 4d. to 9d. each ; 600 Straw Hats, Hats, from 9d. to ss. 6d. each ; Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. per spray.—ll. WATTS. Pitt-street. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store. —For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernytc. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B,—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. : -\\T ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- V T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ANTED KN O WN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those j commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr ! i J. Stewart, where he will bo enabled to supply 1 I his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and i , Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals I ' to his friends to support him in his new under i ' taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire i from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods » Removed and Carting of every discription done • An express to be had at the yard. , WANTED KNOWN, 'that C. Hummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C.P. wishes to state that there are hundreds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thrown !■ aside, which would well repay the expense o. cleaning and re-trimming. Hats blocked or stretohed. Hat» cleaned for the trade. Note 1 the address : Wellesley-atreet East, Auckland. ANTED, everyone to know that I am still Selling at the same Low Prices, ' Glass. China, and Earthenware; also, seme cheap lines in Boots and Soes.-Wm, H^lda-



JPKfhfk ANI) SMALLER SUMS TO 3WSJP\/\,F LEND on freehold security. In r terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E, L MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— . R. C. DYER, Short'land-sti-ect. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— • Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment <^_®^f'^£v > Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abornyte, 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. It U S S E L T^S c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-S-REET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. _ O C A L IN DU~S~ TR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealci'3. 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 bo given to J. Dully. Newton Uxpress. CARSON, House and Land Agent, o Rent and Debt Collector, STICII-URY'S BUILDIXUS, QUK-X-STftEKT. ST 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-STRKETS. RO B V, R T P E N N E V, CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. CHARGES Reasonable. inn o a ii r i v c, JL Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' 1 ironmongery 1 cask Cart I fames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. T^X E W 13 A T T i: R N S Js^^f^k. PAPEFJUANGTN'GS, -O^M^B JUST OPENED •*2^_____-£ Ex 'City ok Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Flcssian, &c. Window (ihiss, at uiinoonn pricks Paints, Oils, Turps, While Lead./inz, White Vjirnl.-iic.s, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Sili ate au4 Carson's Anticorrosion i'niiit PORTLANDCKMKNT (JILT MOULDIXGH, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. I Agents for Maw 8c Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturer.". Hasujilcs and drawings on view at our A\'archoiiKe, (J5 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHIL LIP PS & SON. "VT O T I C E. CIIARLESB U R T O N ' S GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH WEDDING C A X E AND WEDDING RING INDUCEMENTS, AVILL BE DRAWN AT THB MECHANICS' I N S T I T U T E, ON THURSDAY EVENING, AT 6 O'CLOCK, December 21,1876. Gentlemen of the Committee for Drawing the same arc respectfully requested to accept this notice. , — n __*_ u-_»~» T^TOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF ±S V I A N O S. To Arrive by the Loch Urr— A few of the Finest PIANOS ever imported, which will ba sold For Cash Cheaper than any hitherto offered, or may be paid for by monthly instalments. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welles ley-street. RW Pianos from £7, for beginners. Harmoniums, from £8. *53l R~S; W. F. JONES wishes to call the attention of the Ladies of Auckland to her NEW ASSORTMENT or'gLADIES' DRESSES, And every description of Children's CLOTHING. Also, iust opened, a Large case of DOLLS, TOYS, and FANCY GOODS. MRS. W. F. JONES, 20 5, Q L T _ E N- 3 T R EE T, Next to Hewin Bros. OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. original prioSi 14s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen str et. N~~Ch C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors Modela, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &0., &c. JANDJ. SOPPET, 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, Aas NP. 101, Lower Gueon-gtree,* Wbarli



meas. m c as A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, EX ' T A M A V A,' From London. T. 11. HALL & CO. A R R .1 V ED. Per ' Fairlie,' '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. /~i A NTERBURY CHEESE Arrived Per Kkxilwortii: 12 4 CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. Q~ N tt A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuicc Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. E L E C T T> O 0" M. Jti ****TsZ*shr JIL ___ THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. "vrlTw local ildustuy. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Bhio Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ of Harper Twelve trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Mannfnftt.nr~! York st.rpot. Parnell. T_7_~ R" ?i1 AIT) EN ' S 'BUS between lti AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /■8.15 a.m. a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11a.m. From I 11.15 a.m. From | 12.30 p.m. Auckland -i 1.15 p.m ewmarket^ 2 p.m. 2.15 p.in 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.in I 5 p.m. ln.4ATi.-i VB.3op.Tn. ! mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE. y J. BRAME, Pnoi'RIKTOR. Visitors from Hie country, and Boarders will find tiiis cslab!ishmenl convenient for town busi'iess, and at Ihesainu time quiet and retired, I and offering ttrst-class acconunodation, witii ! liomc comforts. —Address: Upper Queen-street, | corner <>ir Turner-street. | riHill'i Handsomest Trousers and Vests in JL tho Province. —Phillips's Mart. ICED D R I JJ K~s; THISTLE HOTEL. -^^r^^xi. nn ll v LAT Es T °UT! '*§&§£? READ THIS ! NEWS bavin.'.; just been received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, tho Undersigned is compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER, of Twexty -Sun/LIXGS in the £~ to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in the West End of London must be attended to, as they are not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, there is no help for it but to appeal to the Public generally, and this can only be effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY. FASHIONABLE CLOTIIIN/^ AND Otraw and felt hatS, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach of All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! ssf WHAT WAS WANTED! ~m JL Levy Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON THE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being properly Fitted before Leaving; the Premises, a want hitherto much felt in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. a m- ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, l£A , and others intending to visit tho Sports got \WJ UP on tllcir behalf at the beautiful Ellerslio )i$L Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to ipSfc1 step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so m*TO» we jj su ii e( i that they need not be ashamed of each other. fIST RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and sec how he will turn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astouish you. S3- PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in feeing their offspring Well Dressed, are often puzzled where to go. Listen to Vox i?opuli. and step in at I. LEVY'S, where you will find an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. r*^__i QEAFARING MEN AND jQlllgg^ BUSH PEOPLE! ?5-TV»>y?!gkß There is a Place in Auckland where you can coins either Early in the Morn ing or Late at Night to GET CLOTHED, which you will find out is the only place in Town which will suit two of your wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dres3ing-Rooin has been specially prepared for your convenience. ' * ' NTJFF BED !!! I. LEV V, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, (Opposite McArthur, Shcra & Co.'a Warehouse).



i OTRAWB E II RIES! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT •yfl- ILL O W Q.ROVE, DEVON P O R T, North Siiohe. R. ALISON, Propeietob OENUINE QALE to OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &C. CHRISTMAS JDARGAINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOAVN pot m pot. We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for our Christmas Trade, and will offer them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to bo had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Eleme Raisins, Gil. pcrlb. New Currants, old. per lb. Splendid Hobartown Jams, in jars, Old. pcrlb. ~ ~ ~ in Sib. tins, (i^d. ~ i Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes. Is. Od. per box A Fine Light Sugar for lid. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get FULL VALUE for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2i>. Per lb. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot ox the Corner; Also, at Grahamstown and ShortJand. <r_r A Merry Christmas to you All. "©a ON SALE, by the UNDERSIGNED, Ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auckland,' ' Abcrnyte,'' Mendoz-v &c. : 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon SOW) Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ ~ i 200 casks Cement '. 100 cases Col man's Starch, white and blue f 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor- ' ton's, and Overall's j 10 cases Assorted Peel, Kciller and Morton : 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickleq 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, -\ and J 1 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, ! and Tartaric Acid j 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron i 0 cases Muntz Metal, Shcething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Shccpwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, .Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. TI M B E R. KOBERT BART LEY" having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, b3gs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1576. JJ O T I <5 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 13-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. FISHER AN D C 0., 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. ELL SINKERS AND FENCERS. We, undersigned, are prepared to sink "Wells and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom house-street; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ALDERTON & KITCHEN. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. ! Nathan & Co. The Powder ia free from any j deleterious ingredient which ia often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials arc of themselves suflicietit guarantee as to its \ purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s ! j Baking Powder. Bee tho.t every label ia pro- I perly marked by the Mamifactr.rors. JOHN S OP P E T. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passonsrers. fVtrhr>r !W. IS7S. AMES JTuTc HE % CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncnt). at reasonable rate*. ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM"; (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Taniahere, Waikato, Address in AucWand ;-\vp&sa Qolemaa,



TmOK SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD ™uss- LAdsiii^ oN AGENT 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 msd kitchen garden, asphalted yard aiid patlis, : and every modern convenience : good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. _~.„ FOR S^ LE, a 5-roomed Cottage m Duolii. street. With work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered new house allot ment io x 115, freehold. Price, £100. lcims V FOlfsiLE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundrv-Street well finished inside and out, range \n kitchen, water laid on. outhouses, gtrden, &cfreehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £2SO. Terms, £i(W cash, balance on easy terms. v>r>cr\ t™ FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vino Hote a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, gooU well, and ai c allotment, good run iov a cow : yorj suitable investment for a working man. 1 nee, *IW. FOR S \LE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-st.yu, good garden, paddock (of an acre)._ Terms very easy, 1(500 ; £200 cash, balance aI £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at GambelllviUe, planted with ornamental trees, securely.tencett, being a splendid site for gentlemen s residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, a -1-roomcd Cottage m Newton Road, with allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Newton Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. £200. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage £in Brown street, Ponsonby, on the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment -10 x 100. £200. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Brown street, Ponsonby. third house on the right, allot ment 10 x 108, good well, &c, well fenced and new. Price, £180. Terms very easy, £30 cash. FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 10/ x 221 feet, fenced, just off upper end of Kyber Pass. Price, 20s. per foot. FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompallier's Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 10/ x 105. Price, £135. ._ , . FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngavuawahia, good business sites, close to the bank. Price low and terms easy. , FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tuakau, good position. A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, the Lease (IS years) of an Allot ment in Symoncls-street, subject to £11 per annum, two frontages. Price, £10. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. AW See Advertisement Board. Market-house. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market House. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT a Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— ~'!_.'. . -* r FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albeit, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, large barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. The property com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable House and out-buil<iings upon the farm, and about half-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is offered a bargain, as the owner has left the colony. The farm has a frontage to the Wade River. Price, £180. FOR SALE, a bargain, a first-class Store or Warehouse, built of Drick, in the centre of the city, with concrete floor, coach-house, b-stalled stable, and good well of. water. Cost £I,CCO Price, £1,000. FOR SALE, in that healthful locality known as the Carlton Gore Road, all that beautiful Residence lately occupied bj-. Mr. Brown, and near the residence of H. H. Lusk, Esq. There arc five spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very near to the Domain. Price, £350 ; £250 can remain on niort- FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 19 x 91, let for 12.3. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the cottage. Price. £210. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all in grar-s, 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 SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £475; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Situ 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 watei-. Price, £150. 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. 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, £1 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. 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 mortgasc. fl-£T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the "Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland HA SHT ON & SON, 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 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 District 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 trood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildiugs well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by lOe fOet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontaare 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,—Laud 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, httcd up with every conven ience. Lacge Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. j CUSTOM-HOUSE-ST 0 EET.— Large and com . modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The i Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and i rat-proof. ! TO BE LET, part of the Premises (7, Queen ! street) held by Mr. 11. G-ilSllan, consisting of I Three Floors and a good Dry Cellar, with buck , entrance. Moderate rent for the whole or a portion.—For particulars apply to HENRY €;T1 .FILL AN; H. ASHTON & SON, __ House. Land, and Estate ARCJiba CLARK E BKO TH E ill (LATR CROMBIE'3) ROYAL FINS ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES. Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street* Auckland, First-class Portraits* ffIOJB O.IKY. to Life Si?e at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. | A CARD. | MRS. BANDERS, of Hoteon Pack. Parnell, begs to inform tho Ladies c? ; Parnell, Newmarkef, and Auckland, fchateibois , prepared to Dress Curtains o£ ever.- description iat Is. per pair, if sent clean. Orders to be left ■ with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wellcalcy-street: Mi\