Printed nucl published by the Propriotor.HEXßJ Bkstt, of Parnell, at his General Steam P«»j: ing Office, Wynd ham-street,' jr. tl\Q City <$■■■>, AVsOkl^uA. New Zealand :—

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1876.



MONDAY, DECEMBER 18. CITY MART. BOOTS, SHOES, AND SADDLERI FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell 1 auction, on Monday next, the 18th insi at 11 o'clock, 20 trunks Women's and Children's 800 and Shoes 3 cases Riding Saddles, Bridles, Whip &c, &c. For absolute Sale. Terms at Sale. B. TONES R. C. CAR MONDAY, DECEMBER IS. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875-6. VALUABLE DIAMOND RINGS, GOL WATCHES, CHAINS, &C. • B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. NEinu GKN, to sell by auction, on Monday nos ISth instant, at 11 o'clock, The Following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. || UPPER QUEEN-STREET. ENGINES (S-HOESE POWER), SPRIN" CART, STOVES, OVENS, BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, &0., &O. R A R T II IT R HAS been favoured with instruction from Messrs Nicholls and Hall, who ai dissolving- partnership, to sell by auction, ; their premises, corner of Edward-street an Queen-street, on Wednesday, December 20, v 12 o'clock noon. Strong Engines, about 8-horsc power, an Cornish Boilers, Saw and Bench. Cliait'Ctr tcr, Corn C.nishcr, Shafting, Hrlling an Gear, Iron Tank, VYeishingMachine, rijirin Cart and Harness, Small Engines, Cast Iro Drinking Trough, Large assortment <: Ploughs. Oven.-., Stoves, Ranges, Lot B3acl> smith's Tools, &c, &c. Also, Lease (with Purchasing Clause) of the Premises which comprise a splendidly-situated Come Allotment, with numerous buildings, and ■• first-class well of water, with pump. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. COMFORTABLE SIX-ROOMED COT TAGE & ALLOTMENTS. LINCOLN-STREET, POSONBY. f'T^HE subscribers have received instruc I tions to sell by auction, at the Land Mart Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 1! o'clock, That Comfortable six-roomed COTTAGE situate in Lincoln-street, adioining the property of W. Anderson, Esq., Ci j Surveyor, and erected on an allotment U feet frontage. The whole in thorougl good order, and now in the occupation o! the Rev. Mr. Harris. Also, 2 Allotments adjoining above, each 41 feet tc Lincoln-street. 3 Allotment, each 44 feet frontage to Norfolk street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER IS. VALUABLE TRICHORD PI AN OFORTE WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, HANDSOME WALNUT CHEFFONIER, AND CENTRE TABLE. AT WATERLOO QUADRANT. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from Tiios. Ching Esq., who is leaving the colony, to sell at his residence, Waterloo Quadrant, on Monday next, 18th inst., at 11 o'clock, The Whole HOUSEHOLD FUREITURE, comprising Valuable Walnut Pianoforte, by Zeigler, very fine tone, full compass, and trichord; Elegant Walnut Drawing room Suite, in blue rep.; Music Stool, blue rep.; Handsome Marble-top Cheffo nier, plate glass doors and back; Walnut Centre Table, Canterbury of inlaid wal nut, with glass door; Gilt Mirror, Brus sels Carpet, Fenders and Fireirons, Curtain Poles and Rings, Lustres and Vases, Pictures, Hair-seated Couch, six Chairs, Rocking and Arm Chairs, Mahogany Telescopic Dining Table, Marble Timepiece, Rimu Cheffonier, Superior Cutlery, Glass and Platedware, Barometer, Copying Press, Massive Riinu Double Bedstead and Hangings, Spring Mattrass, Walnut Toilet Table, with drawers and mirror; Mahogany and Rimu Chests Drawers, Carpets, Washstanda and Ware, Single Iron Bedsteads, Hair Mattrasses, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, First-class Mangle, &0., &c, &c. Catalogues of the above are now ready, and may be had on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19. LIBRARY ! LIBRARY ! LIBRARY ! BOOKS! BOOKS! THE subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Well - assorted LIBRARY, containing a number of Standard Works by tho best Irish authors, and many interesting Works of Fiction. Catalogues now ready at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 4.uctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. ALLOTMENTS AT RIVERHEAD. 77 ACRES WANGAREI. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from the Trustee, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, In the Estate of Thomas Shove-^- RIVERHFAD. - Lots 38, 39, and 40, section cor ner of Great North Road and Alexandra street. Lots 23, 21, and 25, section, corner of Great North Road and Arthur-street. Lots 21 and 22. section 7, corner of Great North Road and Maude-street. Lots 27 to 33, section 10, fronting Great North Road. Lots 40 and 41, section 8, fronting Great North Road. In the Estate of Jonathan Mumford— WANGAREl.—Allotment 35, Parish of Taura roa, County of Marsden, 77 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, • Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19. THE HAY MARKET. "VTEXT WOOL SALE takes place on Xi Tuesday, 19th instant, for about Ki\i\ BALES, mostly WASHED LONG OUU WOOL. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. HORSES! HORSES""! FOR SALE, immediately on arrival, now daily expected, 30 first-class Light-Harness and Riding Horses, overland from Napier. HUNTER & NOLAN. P MONDAY, JANUARY 22. SHEEP FAIR. HUNTER & NOLAN*



TOYS ! TOYS ! TOYS !—J. WILLIAM; has received a Large Quantity of Chea; Toys direct from the Manufacturers, consistin; of Dolls, Horses, and Carts; a large quantity o Penny and Twopenny Toys, &c, &c. Mothers {. bring your children to buy Williams's Lovel. Cheap Dolls, with flowing hair; and are th best lot of Dolls over imported into Auckland Come one, come all, to Williams's Cheap To; Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entranci ■\^"TARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL >y YT CIIRIBTCIIURCII. '"' Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ts ments that he has recently made, render th Commercial Hotel second to none in Nc\ is, Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor o tho Now Building is devoted entirely t SAMPLE ROOMS; tints offering unusual ac vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pre _ prictor is assured, find no fault with the Suite T? of Apartments provided for their accomuioda v tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with ever; requisite. The Cuisine is under tho supervision of a: eminent Ohef, and the proprietor hopes that hi own long experience in the trade is a suilicien U guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged b, connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hou daily. Prompt attention paid to all communication !':" addressed to :t. Mil. W. P. WARN Ell, Commercial Hotel, _ Cathedral Square, Christchurch. F A MERLOAN SEWING MACHINES jck. "THIS HOME" SI IUTTLE-LOOK-STITCIF. THE PERFECTION OV MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Ei-kjctext, Dubaule, and comi'i-etb. is It sews with the least possible amount of labour • 0 and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it t f without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica d Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine j. ever invented. !! This UN E Q.U ALL K1) M A CIII NX uses v straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch"' (alik ,f on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, am -. is adapted to every variety of sewing for an? wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest AXD WILL EVEN SEW LEATIIKU; it will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles 3 Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew •r on ami gal her at the same time, and will work a equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cottoi Goods, with .Silk. ' ;.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not neeesso-y for us to endeavour to die tract from tho merits of any other machine?. VVt claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard '- to Price, and we feel confident that whencyei persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME 1 SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With tho Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Eraider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and 3 directions for use. All securely packed in strong -1 case with hinges. PRICE:— 3 Complete in box dSI 1(K I With Table and Treadle £U 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, i with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we GUAKANTEE THEM KOK FIVE YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed tho undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition i free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-strcct. IDOUYE R, GUILL E T & CO. C 0 G N A C. TRADE [[ESTABLISHED IN ISOO]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Quarter flasks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. «, ><&"CEISL-""'*'"1 ="-"iA/''-4_/^£K rpilE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diaiThcea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, wiih directions for use in almost every language. They arc prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS HOLLO WAY, aSi, Oxford-street, London. V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States. BISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & Co 7 [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COG IN HHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. IJ3L Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO ONSALE AT SEEJE' --— EXCELSIOR STORE- -A NT'S Newtox: , 2 tons of the bast Bacon an' 3 land at 9d. and lOd.'" - Hams in Auck guaranteed. .j. ; less by the cwt., Good Old Canterbury Good Family Tea.' j Cheese, 6d. and Sd. lb. Very Superior rp . -s. lb. The Best in / -c«% 2s. 6d, Ib. No. 1 Sugar t»«'<land, 3s. Ib. Pearl Bf r'°^] h- No. 2, 4Jd. lb. Fresh * -^y, 3Ad. If, ICef" V 0!^ 1 Cl>t b, es, L brands, lOd. per tin sss i^ia^jeagai s SiS on- j R>7" Ali articleß guaranteed. No dami'^iT i goods kept on the premises. aamn o ca i fe 6 °of d C htS rea witbiri a ckoßif; pt $™ «mr JB



s j GEOLLAH'S GriiEAT Indian Cures m* (^iger Brand). 1E& THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVEI YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving to be what i; stated of them, and all fulsome puffling or ex travagant exaggerations about them bemgeare fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for then in every part of New Zealand the confidence o the public. They have cured long-standinj cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS simila: to those given below are being- received ixoni al parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Duncdin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir Having occa&ion to use your Aperient Mixture and having- derived much benefit therefrom, have much pleasure in testifying to its merits and in recommending it to others.—(Signed) A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,- Having been much bcncflttcd by the use of you Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in addinj my testimony as to its ctlicacy, and can rccom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, wh< have also been using these medicines, speal very favourably of them, and have receive! much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Opiiisli; "'Port Chalmers, Now Zealand, 3rd July, 1870 Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Gliol lah's Rheumatism Mixture lias proved in m; case to be all that you have represented it to bo and for the sake of those who may be suflerins the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism such as t endured previous to takinff your in valuable medicine I beg- to state that I hadbcei suH'ciin:',- Cue most excruciating- agony fron scvci"O liheumal iyni for over two years. I eouk not rest at night. My appetite was g-one, nij K'.nc;-;il health shattered, and the pains throug-h oul my limbs and loins were constant and almos insupportable. I was induced to try your llhcu Dial i.- in Mixture, and found myself getting betto; afU'.v taking- three bottles ol' it. I continue( taking- (.he medicine for about six weeks, am became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Uheuma tism. .il v appetite is excellent, and I sleep wel til nig-In.-signed), !''i:i;n. Williamh." "Dunedin, 101 h July, 1570.-Sir,—l have plea sure in stilting, for the benefit ol" others, that J have derived'the most unexpected good result; from the use of Uhollah's Rheumatism Mixture I had been suHering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by mosl agonising pains in my limbs and loins, througl which my rest was much disturbed at night, m.y appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state thai I am now hx-c from the pains 1 had experienced for so many year.-. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health arc innch improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. PJOKKTT." "Dunedin, I-Slsl August, IS7O. —Sir,—Having taken your Uhollah's Rheumatic Mixture foi some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its usu, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which 1 had suffered most severely for the last ten years, 1 can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary euratic powers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking-your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bone fit of others Buffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that 1 attribute my restoration 1,0 health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine, I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), Jonx Grifkex, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Aoknts for Auckland Province. pALY ANI ZE D I RON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, BP OUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-strect. Plumbing-Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingof every style done tit shortcut notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S.PARKER has erected first-clase machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing-, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of I'rices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumijkk for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street, AUCKLAND, QPEC IA L l^T OTI C E TO /V / CUSTOMERS AND THE ■/$ X PUBLIC, X? / /&%* / Thatth3y A? / HAVE OPENED ./O / 'J'llEllt /s> / /f\ / NEWSII OP, No. 22fi & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C., OX 10 DOOR BELOW MESSRS. J. AND J. DICKEY'S. THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPAN V, 222, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. tE-OPENING !! ! RE-OPENING I! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for a regular supply of the Most Improved Modern PaV Per?&d%Sf & SS CalS ' Mh«™M | _______ JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. n^'Pi^Y™' 3 P* Auckland in great variety. ° »;' ctures of Maoris, as usual, 9a. per dozen, or £30 nor thousand. Tnrmf> nanh. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. £*, . TAYLOR'S >s!fes^j|^ Patent Siswing Jtf Machine. Jsp&ztt3%r' Recommended by all who j^-Z-Z-!^ V&yf "*• have them (now number i;,_ . J. • •T%-s£nX^.J- ing- some hundreds) as the Best Machine to be had. The undersigned from practical acquaintance with Sewing Mechanism can thoroughly guaran tee them for efficiency, constancy, and simplicity. as unequalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, AGENT, Shortland-streot, Opposite tho Post-office. Anokla*1" E O It G E A '', t,' q - SOAP AND CAN- LfwoßKs< Cashßi- „ ./ers of Tallow. IN tlic lav** ■?-=: —•== ~PTIT" altered piage of Dr. Watts, slightly vv"hen I take my walks abroad, How many men I see, The best dressed have been supplied From the City Clothing Mart. —SAMUEL COOMRES. !«. Quean-street. 1%/f It. FAULDEII, Sole Contractor to the 1 yJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Co3spitß, etc,, is prepared, to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have, tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of WniHaiifieH. City Council Office. Qnpftn-Rtre«t. U* IRE WOOD! FIREWOOD! JO FIREWOOD! In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to arrive, we have made tho following reductions for cash, delivered in the city :— Long Wood 12s. per lon Cut Wood 13s. pur ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and, Firewood X'wui, Hvbauu-aUuct,



FRENCH & CO., Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established 1860.1 lt3T ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR MONEY, arc respectfully invited to Note Tins PmCR and Quality of our PURE TEAS and GENERAL GROCERIES, selected with caro, and bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from 4&d. lb. English Marmalade, 9d. per tin. Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rico, 2id. Ib. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE MILLION! For many years it has been acknowledged by hundrods of competent Connoisseurs that our CELEBRATED TEAS, being a rich combination of many Rake Black Teas, possess qualities of tho highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the Ib. JSo. I—Good Strong Tea, 2a. per lb. 2— Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Gd. lb. Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. lb. ,f Finest selected, 3s. 6d lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on 61b. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fkuits and Spicks, flour, maize, bran, bacon, hams, CHEESE, &c, &c, &c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from tho Best Dairies in the Province. tW-. NoTH,—Goods packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Evory Customer will receive; ample value. Trial Orders dispatched forthwith. Please Note our Address. (1 OA L S ! OA L S ! /"I O A L S J \J \J W ANGAIIE I. The undersigned is prepared to supply this Superior Coal at 16s. per ton, at the Yard, Breakwater Road. WALTER SLOANE, Agent. 23rd November, 1876. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wkllesley-strkbt, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES 1 WATCHES 1 JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCK S, 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 Wholo Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices 1 R3T Repairs in Every Branch of tho Trade executed under 11. G. P.'s personal superintcn denco. AL () V E T T • TAfLOR, &c, W ELLKS LE Y-STII K XT. Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and tho Public that lie has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with (iood Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. Tnii Stock ok Twkkiw, Coatings, &c, ark Enthiicly New, and of this Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. /X It A T E F U L. — COMFORTING. EP P S'S Gt>C OA. Bkeakvast. "By a thorough 'knowledge of the natnrnl laws which govtVn the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the line properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Kpps has provided our breakfast-tables with a dehcfUely flavoured beverage which may save uainany heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be jjradually built up until strong enough to resist ovary tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around U3 ready to at lack wherever (hero is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Sec article in the "Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES KPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, •18, THREADNKKDLE-STREKT, & 170, PICCADILLY Works: Eus ton Road, Cam den Town, London. JBRLERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE c OF COACHES Leavea 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. m H E CROWN 800 T. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support he has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him. assures | the public that ho will continue to deserve the f name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, } than any other House m the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Sboc? of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over-estimate the fmr'ortance of Children having Well-fitting Boot? such can be obtained by getting the little or ' VoiiVori'in Measure at the CROWN BOOT, " 0 H. PlilNOB, QPEOIAJ, koTICK Parties sending PAU'^LS to any part oC the Waikato can relyupr tl b. * - orwal . dc(l KooSS K^V* theilC° Per GOaCh> JOHN SOPPET, . , .. _, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr . w . K. Carter. ~\T ii W" CASTLE COAL -Ll AT ONEHUNGA. The Car^o of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunga. FU NEIt AL S CONDUCTED respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of llobson-strcet. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Collins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained, on application to N. IWcCulsky. Tm N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The \mdersignod 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 Goal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Com merce-strcet. Auckland, September 26th, 137(5. THE undersigned begs to announce that he will teach Highland Dancing, Hornpipe, • and Ball-room Dancing, from this date, at his residence, Newton Road, Terms moderate,-— [



p EEAT DEDUCTION - in - , *■.:: | meati I *; : * — TO — OBVIATE CROWDING ON SATURDAY NIGHTS, AND TO ENABLE EVEYONE TO GET A m CHEAP JOINT I -m MEAT WILL BE REDUCED IN PRICE AT 5 P.M., INSTEAD OF 8 P.M. The Meat will be Killed expressly for Saturday Night Trade, bo that the Public can depend on having a Fresh and Wholesome SUNDAY DINNER !!! Fore-quarters Mutton, best quality, and full weight, 2d. per Ib. Leg and Loin Mutton, 3d. per lb. Beef, reduced Id. per lb. Chops, <Jd. per Ib. Superior steam made SAUSAGE, id. lb. HOTELS AND FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. AND DELIVERED IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. THE ABOVE TO BE HAD AT BOTH ESTABLISHMENTS, NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE MARKET. George Hulme,, B U T C II E X, Queen-street, ATIL DESI'ERANDUM! WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THE pINEST QUALITY OF J/[EAT, Equal to any in tub World! is kept by the undersigned, AND «& SOLD FOR CASH ! AT A. DO RN WELL'S, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBiT-STREETS. MUTTON, 2id. and 4d. BF,EF, 2d., 3d., Id., 5d., and 6d. PORK, 3d., dd., od., and 6d. LAMB, Is. 6d. per Quarter, and upwards SAUSAGES and CHOPS, id. THE PRIMEST CORNED BEEF AND PORK, Guaranteed, in Kegs, Barrels, or Tierces. BENNETTS, Only a few Dozen left. Families Waited On for Orders. Shipping Supplied. t On SATURDAY EVENING, to enable ALL TO HAVE A JOINT FOR SUNDAY, all MEAT REDUCED }d. to Id. per lb., after G p.m. A.D. bogs that the public will call early, «flmt the Men may have their rest. IA CARD.j M"RS. SANDERS, of Hobson Park, .. -~l^rncll> bc #s to inform tho Ladies of Parncll, Newmarket, and Auckland, that she is prepared to Dress Curtains of every description, at Is. per pair, if sent elenn. Orders to be loft with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wcllcsley-street; Mr. Hate well, Grocer, Prmccs-street; or Mrs. Angus, Post-o lTlco, No wmarket. ABERDEEN~PO.LISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Freo on board ship to any p;jrt of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans ftnd Prices free frojn JOHN LlßQaii Bculptor ? Aberdeen SgotlWWli



qUKEEY HILLS DAIRY FARM. SPECIAL OOWS COWS CAW be SEEN kept fob MILKED Infants & Invalids. -Night and Morning. Contracts Made to Supply Milk at a Fixed Rate for the Year. JAMES WALMSLEY, Ponsonby Road, Newton. Tp I A NO S! PIANOS! ■ 5^*7j,1 ,,.,|. ~ PIANOS! BY BOR D, ff^lf|» B V BOR D, OF PARIS, OF PARIS, IN HANDSOME WALNUT OASES, FROM J£33 EACH, AT HOFFMAN & SONS, Shortland-street. 71 II I A V I N ' S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMt ROVED SELF - CLEANSING RAPiD WATER FILTER. ear great reduction in prices, m The undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has made a Very Great Reduction in the Price of the above, so as to command a ready Bale, his premises being too small to allow him to keep them long. They will purify the most otfensive water with astonishing rapidity, and are the only ones capable of Removing Animalculce and Sewage, being so constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, AND ARE The Only Filters which do not Render the Water Flat and Insipid, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is no water which they do not render sparkling, wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantage over all other Filters are their simplicity of construc tion, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they can bo thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. m- SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND— W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. KG. SCHWARTZE • begs to announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri cun, Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.-A Choice Stock of English.Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. m II E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Oflice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Hooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STKEET. T>LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &C, &C. R. BAI RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. WA IU X U HOTEL. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL begs to intimate to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where ho continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, and paddocks for cattle. To those who Avish to pass a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from Onehunga three times a week. 100^000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatio and Glcnlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Soros Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. *ar Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. ED W A R D HARTLEY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established ISCS.] All 1 kinds oC House and Ship Joinery, Shot) Fronts, Shop and Oiiico Fittings, &c., &c. prepared at tha shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, A L B E R T -STREET, Nkak Makkct. J§{ • O T 1^ C~~ ~e] C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & .7. Brown, Coal ancy lirewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay begs to intimate that ho is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on tho most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of "the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. NB — Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. . u cOr^orß loft at Mr- R« Brawtn's Auckland ' A Seed. DepQt wiu r^efr© prompt auefttioa,



~VT ENETIAN "D^INDg,. WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Im porter of the Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker (many years established at City Road, London), Manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland. 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. LONDON A N~D PAIt Is PATTERN DEPOT, QUEEN-STRKET. MRS. BUTTERWORTII Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterworth having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the shortest notice. TO MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. D. HAMILTON. MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, queen-street, Auckland: D.II. begs to inform Merchants an d Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. JACKMAN'S First-class BOAED • 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 Establishmentis quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. TV/ifRS. E. FALLOW, Domain View, XvJL Parnell, successor to Mrs. E. Douglas begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and suburbs, that she is prepared to lie-dress all kinds of Lace and Muslins, Bed and Window Curtains, Antimacassars, &c. Parcels left as usual at Mr. Hardwick's, Grocer, top of Short land-street ; Mr. F. Ledger's, Cabinetmaker, near Bishop's Court, Parnell; Mr. Minetti's, Baker, Hobson-strcet. Note the address. JM. McLAC HLA N, c 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bonprht the folio-wing Goods at a Large Discount oft* Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns ■will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades, Is. 2d. ; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Casehemore de Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open in a few days. Others to foilow by next vessels. IVTOTICE ! NOTICE! NOTICE! JJI J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the sliip Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, Gd per pair; Superior clitto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Bd pair; Hair Brushes, Is each: Mcr.s' and Boys Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auck land ; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Funnels, and Slices, 3d each;large assortment of Id Toys; Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market. Queen-street, entrance. 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 Wineß, Spirits, Sec, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Aicock's 1 best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. _ i WE, II AYWA RD, o MATTRESS MAKER, CABINETMAKER & FUNERAL UNDERT AXE R, Wyxdham- STREE'I. Residence: Eureka Store, behind Catholic Cemetery. &3T N.B.—Grave Fences Made. BASS'S C~E~L~E~BIiTT E D "BULLDOG" PALE ALE. ! sti&tagpaissaeaaaaassai^i^'?ar7 t™^2£sks2^| fUCISTCKCa TSMJtt MAMK. Sole Agents : L. D. NATHAN & CO