The Evening Star.

Vol. YII.-Fo. 2,118

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1876.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



s^fe^ ~O EGU LA R MONTHLY WsgggZ STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^Betweex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to : CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, 1876. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM> _J|||g|j|£ U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. j! o o R Q W | " ' ~ Fri. AVd. tj. H Nov Nov 55 ______ 21 29 0 2 5 p.m. p.m. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on FRIDAY, 21th instant, at 2 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon ti'ain. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. •^^^ A UCKLAND STEAM «^KK§§sS'-t__ PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above on THURSDAY next, 23rd instant, at i o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. •^^.nTEAM COMMUNICATION 4lii§g£o WITH THE THAMES AND COitUAiANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Thursday, i p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m." Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromanclel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received atter 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. mi ME TABLE •SsSSlsi' S.S. TRANSIT. Wednesday, i p.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. • Passage, ss; Return, 7s. j .:, • • M. NICCOL, Agent. «srw^ XJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, lllElSfe"- JO M AHURANGI, MAT AKAX A, *^SB^XAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ■will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mauurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Ivlahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to CASEY COROMANDEL. *S2ss3g§B> The sg _ 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 Office on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land , Mangawai Passengers). ', The s A ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will leave the Quecn : street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offcr,and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY Oi PL.-.JN J. _ PORTS making three trips a fortnight. u±tXto' s A. MCGREGOR, Manager. -*!*. I*XEW ZEALAND SHIP ■C^SJi&v J3 PING COMPANY (LIMITED).. FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship 1 05i tons register, RiCHD. Mosey, Commander, willbeoUspatchecias above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Oniri is fitted with every comfort and conven- Pence and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. fiarries an experienced burgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company's Office, 93, Queen-street. JQjm BATGER> Local Manager. _. - "OASSENGERS' LINE OF j^_ts?^ *- PACKETS T0 NBW ZEA" Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-strect, London. The above Line oTships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds and commandediDy experienced masters The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and C°The n undersignecl are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) --^^Tm 0 R W A I U X U. 2iii§^' The s s TAM O' SHANTER will w_i mcci with P^tgc^ . Onehunga or Newmarket. ~~I~7" /GUTTER 'VINCENT.' »S^^^^ FOR SALE, the well - known j_BeMwKJs&w pgjj'j •20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on'light dra^to °/^^ la in first-olass ordCT, and unusually well found. F O r partjQUiar^apply^^ & Qmßm%



g^jj. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, ■fl~^f__i^s. JL 100 tons register, John Jse^Mev^x^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular J^SsF*^ Trader between Al. OKLAND and s^!s=ss"* LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIE. Auckland. FebruaryflS. 1876. *SJd&s^TX7'AIKATO STEAM NAVl jiffiWlg; Yt GATION & COAL MINING -i ii in■, ■■ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30 a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 .187fi. ,' ' — " "OEOPLE'S TEA WAIt E II O U SE. [Established 1860.1 ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR READY MONEY, Are respectfully invited to Note the Price and Quality of our GENERAL GROCERIES, bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices j that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS. It is acknowledged by competent Connoisseurs that our CELEBRATED TEAS for the Million, being a rich combination of many Rake Black Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per Ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. 6d. lb. 3—Rich Combination, 3s. lb. 4—Finest, 3s. Gd lb. Refined Sugars at Lowest Prices, j CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, CHEESE, &c,' &c, &c. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note our Address :— FRENCH & CO., IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. W'ARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's. Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Aucldand. ]71 ISH E R AND C 0., ' Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, , , Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Aucldand. 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. m v s s he r, JL 0 HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, BENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seecombe 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-strect East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. __ WH. S X I N N EB, All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. GE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesle y-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! , WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY I ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gd., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in trlass 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 I S3- Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade exited tider H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. q P E "cT I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can refy upon them being forwarded with despatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of^ SOppET> No; 8, Queen-street. Ajrant for Mr. W. K. Carter. THE NEW GROC ER V ESTABLISHMENT, 214, QUEEX-STREET, Two doors above Messrs. Coupland & Co.'s, WILL OPEN I ON (SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 18, I WITH AN ' TTNTTRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL ' EN GROCERIES NEW SEASON TEAS, U AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. WANTED, A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. R. FRENCH, FAMILY GROCER, i 211, Queen-street, i Auckland, (Late Qt Pollen-street, Thames^



X\^ 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 & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. /"7~ EDA R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &o. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlanc & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street . mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), . "', :. ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT TH£np;> Mills, Kaiiiu, ...; kaipara : ■ .tv- FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable fpr 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. f 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. TH! N G L I S H C O A L S. 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. ANDERgON & Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 18715. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLIO Y-STR B ET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. 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' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Tuwiing and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. 0~~ 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. AM E S BUTC HE R, 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. : O I C T U R E s7 SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PIIILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHttOMO- GrK PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publishers Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. Queen-street. TV "° T I C E. T. B. CAME RON, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and. Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. & j. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.00 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-^ 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m sp.ni. V.5.45 p.m U. 30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har* bom 1, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ■"VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. _, Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ItSF Losses Promptly Paxd. i IGEOi Pi PIJSR.CK, Ma ager,



_£? K£\£\ AND SMALLER SUMS TO S'Ovy LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class. —Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY 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 GEMMELL, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, mill belts, hose piping, rigging leather, closed uppers, laces, etc. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. "R-u- The Appointment <^M^l^toSrP Marchioness Ladyship '"' Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex . Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials • from home, including White and Grey French "Coutill6s, White and Pink Sattcens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong- Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. RUS S E L L'S O • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PO X T LAND HOUSE, 'HOBSON-STR-ET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ' ~ Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. ''■■—. TERMS MODERATE. r\ o v is ii to n, -\J» GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. -O C A L OFT) U STF, 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 be given to J. Duffy. Newton Express. HE Undersigned are Cash Pur- CHASERS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Quekx-street. T A CE V & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM TtlK PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET . , T _, CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET D URHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . * Ch A HOUSE, SHIP, AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fcrJ & — P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D r\ Province. w H J.H. requests attention of Builders and "" H others to his New Glazing Tariff. m M ~" " " o J. HENDERSON. - : V 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. HEAP T I MB E R! 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 Branches. AND J. SOPPET, • ' Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, • Aucldand. nHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, V/ NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2a. 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. CHEAP 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. WEBS T E E, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. (Nnxt. t.hfl TTnion Rnnk). W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL C COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, I Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. A REIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PA CKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. HE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel,"pledges himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPHO "WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. ~ . The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, Sec. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. 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 Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family; or servants. Terms, £\ I§, Wqx the last 17 years in tfce, a.bo.ye business, pw,



rjHHE UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Honnessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families, and Bisquit dv Bouche's, De Laage Fills, and Courvoisier, in bulk and flasks and half-flasks W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenlcss and Colville's, SherrifFs Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA —Johnde Kuypcr and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Modoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. MARA.SOHINO—Noycau, Curajoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moot's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & CLARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin noss's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakcrit and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blacklead and Sardines RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds. CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco, Verguero, and Erota Conchas TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, aud Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c.; Hodson & Co.'s White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b. drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene YARN [SUES—Noble's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 10 1-gallon tins Ilcndry WJiytc and Strachau's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and 14 61b. SHEET LICAI), Butt liolts, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,10, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. P>. 0. & Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large hondon Houses of VATTINO their WFNES and SPIMITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherioise obtainable. Original packages delivered from, Bond as heretofore when required. Indents Executed for all Kinks of Goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. DEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends and the public that lie has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. Or.tohm-20. ISTfi. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCIIURCH. 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; tlnis offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, lind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, a,nd 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. H E ARG VL L HOT EL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known und 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 arc 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. THOMAS URW IN, Pro i'kibtob. E L E C~T TT> O O M." XV THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. XCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell. and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fo.ir 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 in stock. "DLANTS"! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! JL 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, BROCOLL CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &c. R. B AIR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Yietpria Nursery; Mechanics' Bay.JliSi



THE KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. OHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. N S A L E : TO ARRIVE, Per ' Faiiiie,'' 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. H. HALL & CO. ON SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuiee Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N 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. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'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. Tyf ~0~~ T ICE. 1 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 Wakefield-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. T7l C. CARR, ___• HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doora below the Union Bank. YTEW 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 judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory : York-street. Parnell. TMTE. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON #Sl3_ Wakefield- DENTIST, (sflf*|§» street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). X PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sal c: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. /CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER Kj offered to the public. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance, FOR CASH ONLY. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dross Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and LoDg Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys Straw Hata Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers. &c. at SkllingOff Pricks M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, a Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— INVESTMENT.—For Sale, 3 first-class Resi dences at the foot of Wcllosley-street, producing £3 per week rent. This is a first-class freehold, and a really good investment. FOR SALE, in Sealield View, a comfortable four-roomed Residence, with freehold allotment. Price, £180. 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 vie%v. Price, £200. FOR SALE, a really fine Buildinsr Site at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station ; there are 2A acres, and the site commands a magnificent view. Price, £550. 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-strcet- with freehold allotment, brine ing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £2SO. FOR SALE, in Seaueld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for i2s. per week. 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, &i 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remnin 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 i miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-3treet, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £250. 83" For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, sec my long list in the " Weekly Herald," J, M. LENNOX, Estate AgknTj * Auckland.



JOHN S 0 P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, YV aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 acres of really good land, one half ot 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 low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot Ao. 1, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and othei out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. ~ . FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-rooined house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. • FOll SALE, on easy terino, a comtortablc tour roomed Cottage, good garck n, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good 'lotara Bush, li miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c., about 13 miles from town. ' , FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. , FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion ot which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles from^ ) u^la^p PET) No. 8, Queen-street. imOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD HOUSE, LAND^a^d COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the best part of Pousonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and. kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience; good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £GOO. .. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. lerms FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-strect, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c;', freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £310. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact 4-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £105." FOR SALK, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE, a 13-roOmed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600 ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. - • FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in, Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden,. well, pig-stye, and; other coiiven iences. Price, £135 ; £60 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 4-roomedHouse in Newton Road; allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200.. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. . T , FOR SALE, 12 Acres of really.Superior Land, -pleasantly-situated about 4 miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farni, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. S3T See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses.. Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of th Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. HASHTON & SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-stbeet, 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. Cham'berlin, 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 runa through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a erood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 00 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A Sbeautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. ~ . TO BE LET:— QUEEN-STREET:— Large Business Premises 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 night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-ST REET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. 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, S. New Zealand Insurance Buiidinfiß. C. i> E• N N E S Has Just Received MERMAIDSI 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine, PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-guine& Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, MoArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, _ QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hnms in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. tt>.; leas by tko cw u» guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. tb. Good Family Tea, 2s. Ib. ; Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, !b. The Best in Auckland, 3s, tb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, ijd. ft,. Pearl Barley, 34d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brands, 10&, DC 11 km Sardines, best brands, 10d. and 6d ncr tin Keillor's Marmalade, 10d. per tin Splendid Rice, 2£d. lb, ' Pure Lamejvice, Bd. per bottle ; 2s. id. gallon* N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. u^u^a