The Evening Star.

Vol. vii.-No. aiiia.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PEjS tIS tY.



.s^^ 13 EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION I^^BOUI^E. AUCKLAND' SYDNEY' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain JjOGAN, may be expected horo again about the 27th instant. She will leavo for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. i or freight or passage apply to crOickshank & co.. 16, Queen-street, S°n 3 Auckland, November 2,157 G. «^^^. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ,Jg||||g <U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAJIANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1576. <5 . p 6 1 „ n H %iIIIi 1 i I I h 3 _rL_il l. LrL-Ji w a % ThuMon Fri. Wd. ~ Nov |Nov Nov Nov — — — — 16 20 21 29 ° 9 11 2 5 a.mJa.m. p.m. p.m. The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on THURSDAY, 16th instant, at 9 a.m. Passengers by 7 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■^^^.QITEAM COMMUNICATION mgjg§^go>?3 WITH THE THAMES AND CORO-VIANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday. 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, -1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 9 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesday, I p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail intc. No cargo received after 5 p.n\. Weather and other circumstances permit ting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. i^k*^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, i_g___^>- iP MAHURANGI, MATA KANA, "^^^IvAWAU, & LITTLE 010 HA. 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. Mahdrangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From. Mahurangi every Monday and Frit: ly at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. i^jft^ f^ 0^ CORO MA N D ITIT "t-^asaSSs> The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every ' FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for■ TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. TZ^T ATEW ZEALAND SHIP :£S3?R^ 1^ PING COMPANY j|||||g> (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1 054 tons register, Riohd. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is iittetl with every comfort and conven ience, and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company's Oflice, I J3, Queen-street. jqhn batger> Local Manager. "T_7Z TJ3ASSENGERS' LINE OF gSgl^. JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA irrgy^^i^ssa Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill Sc Co., 34, Leadenliall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of. the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , The undersigned are empowered to grani passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN-& GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) ST EAM X R MAT AU. TENDERS will bo received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in IS7O, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. ~~ZZ. mHE Brigantino V LIR T, ..jfeSN. JL 100 tons register, John IMU%§^ McKenzie, Master, to a, gaguto •__L2ss=|£^ Trader between AL OixLAM) and fc^SiSSJSs jjYTTELTON. ; For freight or passage apply^o McKENZIBf Anr.ld-4/n.i. F«l>mn.ry'ls. I<v?ft S-Gtel STEAM NAVI- W- GAT lON & COAL MINING ' 'Jp^COMPANY (LIMITED). ■" \ TIME TABLE: The steamer WAJKATQ Leaves Mercer for Hamilton— Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer— Monaay, Wedneb day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF,



<sgg||^Tn T' OR W A I U X U. "^33^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wil leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, at 1 p.m. Thursday, at 8 a.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Saturday, noon Manukau Heads on Priday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting, Orders to collect goods left at the stores oJ Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. i A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ' rP ] M~^ TAB L E -^HgH^ s _ s _ TRANSIT Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, t p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss; Return, 7s. j M. NICCOL, Agent. i ' sSHA. "171 Olt HOBART TOWN ' JlfSO^-^ DIRECT. The favourite barque BELLA MARY, Captain Geo. McArthur. will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the 10th instant. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROTHERS. r*v=V C* UTTER 'VINCENT.' FOR SALE, the well-known ! "Ss^S^^fast sailing trading Cutter ' YIN ; >w?>-"^?^* CENT,'2O tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. TO MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. D. HAMILTON, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, j (JUEEN-STKKET, Auckland. D.H. begs to inform Merchants and Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE ! TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESA LE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. WA R NOCK Blt OTHE R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, i Richmond, Cox's Creek. Oflice:—Durham-street, Auckland. 1" 71 ISH E R AND C 0., 1 Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, j Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. I 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 » HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombc and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUE EN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E• A L, c 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. STEVENS AND WILS O d N, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. WH. SKINNER, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oliice Fittings, &C, &c. GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. C~ .0 V E R T O N, c GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. mHE 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. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Bc>oks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STKEET. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6cL, to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! itSF Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade | executed nntinr 11. G. P.'s personal superinten i Henop 1 , I ql» E C lAL NOTICE. ' Parties sanding PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded : with dispatch by ;£arly Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. ! 7\HEAP~ DRAPERY ESTABLISH j \y M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy ' A Lai"--o Stock of Summer Prints and Mushna CeJicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot, of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Laoics', Maids', Girls", and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Fathers, Flowers, &c,a.t SfiLMNOt Offi1 Priqes,



. "VTT A R D & C O. I (Late J. S. Macfaklane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, i AGENTS for 3 The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory E Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, "Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory j Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. CE D A R. i TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS | TURNERS, &C. ■ CEDAR can now bo supplied in log, or sawn - i in any sizes to suit purchasers. i Apply to { WARD & CO. ( (Late J. S. Macfarlaac & Co.); { Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kaiii v, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ing's in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. N G L I S II GOALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SATjK a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. R. F. B. WOODII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STRKET, 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 ok 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 Turning aud Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. TO A R R I V E, Pek Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haines 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & ~CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. J" •A M E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from shin's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. I C T U R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC TUR ES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, OHROMO GRAPHB, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QurcßN-STKKBT. ~WT OTIC E. T. B. CAME R'O N, Architect and Engineeb, 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. B""ONElTi BONES 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by _J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (BAS a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-< 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 d.it> p.m. JBRIERLEY'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 a3 per agreement. U L M A N ' S i PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, j Shortland-street. _ t Views of the Hot Lakes, Rolomahana, Maori j i Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har* t I bour, and principal buildings (also album size) j of Auckland. i Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ! - ! "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE' j ±1 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may bo eifected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Gooda. and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject :o special urraugemenls. #3F LosgUS PROMPTLY Pajd. MQ> X* PWSHQK, Manogqr,



T> E E 'SISSY. 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. H. HALL & CO. ~p E R 'KOSANNA II RO S E.: 1 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY" 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. QjUrEKIOII QUALIT V TE AS, IN HALF-CHEATS AND BOXES. T. H. II A L L & C O. | AND HOOFING FELTS, i SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. II A L L & CO. jftKAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO i (l&Olf X/ LEND on freehold security. In- I tercst low if security lirst-class.—Apply to E. j MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAIS FILE V, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. M~~ ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— I Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ! OPyft TRUST MONEY TO LEND I r^^ 0 '.* on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L: Prime, Estate Agent, 2S, Insurance Buildings BELL AND GEMM ELL, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, KIIiGING I,F,ATIJICIt, CLOSED UWEUS, LACKS, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STIJ.EET, Qorner of Albert-street ; ~ Tho Appointment CrLS&^Mfoa^ Marcliionoss Ladyship * Normanby. MR S, P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOBIA-BTBKET. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Gd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs oi' the, best imported. J"R" US ~ S E L L' S c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLA ND HO USE, HOBSON-STKKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TKK MS MO DEBA TE. LO C A" L I N~D"D STII 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 o£ the Maker, J.I. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-stroet and Great North Road. Orders may be irivc.n to J. Duffy. Np.wt.on Ttxprp.ss. THE Undersigned are Cash Puh chaskks of' HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. ConsiKnors 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, Queen-street. ST AC E V & McE WFn BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, AND M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj M __ H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen senfto all parts of tho O d Province. W W * " . M J.H. requests attention of Builders and *° others to his New Glazing Tariff. wo - o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ' CHEAP TIMBEll! 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, Auckland. nHEAP GIU)~CERY HOUSE, V 7 NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. pur tin; realljr good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, an:! you will probably come apraiu. /"IHKAPtfIItEWOOD \J FOX RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHKJt PLACKS. W. HODGSON, Mechanics* Bat, is Deliver ing Best Titieo Wood (full mea3urementl at 12s. per ton; Puriri, Ha. Cask. RF. W E B STE R, © WHOLKSAIiK VXD RETAIL SADDLER AND EARNifiSS MAKF.R; IS3. Q.UKKN-STUEE'r, AUGKLANi). i\>vt Ui« Union Hnpk-i PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours ami Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornanicntui, and Phcitograpaio Glass, Plctui'd fframe o-nci I'upesiry Art'iiHliiigH, I Clock and Compass Giasse:-:, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, mid carefully



> i mHE f^ REYHOUND TXOTEL, COKNER OP QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL CORCORAN the Lease, Goodwill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. The GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable improvement, and is now replete with every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number of Bedrooms, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are always available, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room has been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Ear or Beer-room, and this lias been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is the best in the province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. Ml C HA E L CO R C 0 R A N, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender ills heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage to be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. WA UN EITS~( !OMM EIiC^VL~IiL^TEL^ CHRIST-CHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites -of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a suiticient 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 everr hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mHE ARGYLL HOTEL. JL GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he. is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of. cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OS T-OFF ICE HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. SELECT "OOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. "El X<: HAN G E HOTKL, I jARNELLT % A (K.SUWN AS TUB B-J.RttEX,L!. JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begsio inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in uv.imvai, iliatuch.astakeu ike above Hotel. aT<-l miviii£ m.iJe <v<:u-.]isivu alterations, aniJ I'efuriiiph'Ml th" saiM" «t considerable ex pencc. hopes'with cu-.nr.ljne.hs and civility to meet with a fair sua re of f'uoJr support. J.J.O. would also call thyir special attention to Ms Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors aro purchased for .cash, enables him to aoii L!)". btst arucly. ami at ivduced ptiecs. Wir.es tuicl Spirits of i^ie nxosfc rlioico branda always 'ti stock. '• SAMUEL EVINSON (Late ok the Nkw Csmsdonu Hotej,, Symondii-sv.'eat}, ; BeptK inform his friciida «r.d fibo public that ' ; K^f^l^lSl^*' » awns,



THE KENTISH HOTEL WAI UK U, i Is now replete with every comfort and cou venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. , T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. O N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limcjuice 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 ■100 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to IS feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Crean Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines Paste. Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. c?4MEilh!!iw_rp CL AR X E B R OTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland First-class Portraits, from CD.A', to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taker instantaneously. T^T O T^ I 15 E. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public thai - he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in "Waken1 eld-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 —1 two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. EC. C A R RT a HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 120, QUEEN-STREET, fow doors below the Union Bank. IVTE W L~O~CrAL INDUS TRY. JJn G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees,. the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicitor!. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Ageut: Mr'G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Pa.rnp.ll. PLANTS! PLANThTT PLANTS !! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also iii Pots for planting out now), TOMATO. MELON (ROCK AMD WATER), CUUUMWKK. 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. m i m be r . j_ ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBERi 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. OntobftT 10. IS7O. lyi" if. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON WAKEFIELD DENTIST, Cspfef?§ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WA. PATTERSON, 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen stkeet, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, out and uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. ■\TEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND i.l PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AICKIFS, "THE P II A R M A C V," Queen-street: SCOyiLL;S_J3LOOD AND LIVER SYRUP (Extract of Sarsaparilla and Stiliingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BROWN'S ESSENCE_OF_aiNGER MJg^JlI .^.Pfk IlATJ[Q. yji ALL_(^OCjv'S_PLAS^rERS BENNETTS WORM_LqZENZEB, celebrated in all tSe States and"Canadar KNAPFSJ^ffIJOATjCJJRE EDY'S CARBOLIC TROCHES, Proventative and Healing in Diptheria, Dise'aiei of "the Lungs, Whooping Cough, &c, &c. GAYETTY'S PAPER HELMBOLDS EXT. OF BUCHU BURBANK'S_EFFERVESCING^VPERIENT BRISTOL'S PILLS, JAYNE'S PILLS BJIANDRETH'S PIILT" HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA _BALM for the Com plexion " ~~ FRAGRANI'_SOZOI)ONT for the Teeth BURNETT'S COCOAINE for the Hair. FROM B. KEITH &i CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice :— Cimicifugin (ex: actea racemosa), given as a bedative in Rheumatism, &c LErxANDRiN (ex: veronica virginica), given and Ton 4 ' 1S a LiVCr Mteiutive Caulophvllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hyorastin (golden seaii. Dyspeptic Tonic KUMiciK (yeliow dock), Antiscorbutic Altera- Sa:-;ol-inarin (blood root). Hepatic Alterative Phytolaccty yoke root), Scorbutic Alterative enipioyeU iv (Jhroiue KheumatiGm bcuTKLLAKiN t,sjkuil-eap), Kervinc Ton.ie. s-'ven HpSTETTER'S MTTERs JOHNBTOS 'S BITTiiHS. AICKIN, DRUG IMPOUTER (-j.iJK^-N-STKKET. : rjsEftSiSUFxßEw°od ever V OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. . C T. HARDING la SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and j Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), ; ficlivered within a moderate distance, FQH CASH ONLY*



, TGlOlt SALE BY R. C. GUEENWOOD, ' Jj AUCTIONEER, i- HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, on tho New North Road, ten niiimteb walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered*, cow-shed, - fowl-iouse, out-houso, good well, and large . allotment, good run tor a cow ; very suitable ' in vestment "tor a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact l-roomed Collage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £lt)s. . FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndhain Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOll SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 mnmtes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, _ garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, . £6(10; £200 cash, halanee al; &.'> per cent. FOR SALE, - Acres of Land al CambelllviUe, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £'2;>o. • FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cot Inge in Canton Gore Road, near Manukati Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other con yon lences. Price, £135 : £G0 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, l-roomed llor.se in Newton lload , allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed 1 louse in Newton Road '' allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 6-roomed two-storied House in - East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price £250. Terms, £150 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-strcet /free hold ; let to good tenant for 27 6 per week. Very -, cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. 3 FOR SALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomcd cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, i pleasantly situated about 1 miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. SST See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free " hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. O. GREENWOOD, ; Land, Estate, and Commission Agent i Market House. JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. 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 other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience lor a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 10'J acres yood land, 25 of which are in grass, with i-roomed house, stables, &c, only four milea from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 13 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy term::, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardi n, and about i acres land, in the bes! part or Richmond. FOR SALE, cneap, a good Toiara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several clioice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very lowyrioo, a Partly Im proved Farm of SI acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good C-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment -lo x HO feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2! acres, a, large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. i.;,_.V MHO BE LET, on Graf ton iioad, Ji'-'il tff' -*- a T-^S'6 a«d Convenient Family 'jnfcUaS^ Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of \vaser,cominodious yards and oul-b;il! "'ings, together with about two acres of iai , the greater portion of which is an Orcharu in full ! bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8< i New Zealand Insurance Buildings: or to Joseph ; TCpAvmsv ASH TON & XTOIT, « HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE : AGENTS, ! 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, i Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— 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 j through the property. : WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gun dry's Paddock. PARNELL.— A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, wit li a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favo vrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum. 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.-Solicitors Offices in new buildings next the Bank of 'New Zealand com niodious and airy, litted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These otiicos are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs . OUSTOM-HOUa B-ST REET.-We aidcom 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 ta none in Auckland. H. ASHTON & SON, S. New Zealand Insurance Buildings "\^ e C. D E N N~i—S Has Just Received ( MERMAIDS! g() MERMAIDS! A Ntiw Lock-stitch Sewing Maciiixe. PRICE: £3-15 S. Warranted to do any work that lOgtiinea Machine wiU do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES-, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAF'ER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. j t i GR■ KA T MACHINE DEPOT, McArtfrar, Sheva & Co.'s Bunding, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERJEANrS EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and HariS in Auck land tit [id. and lOd. lb.; loss by the cwr.. guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Sd. a. Good Family Tea, 2a. ib. Very Superior Tea, 2s. Gd, Ih. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, !Jd. lb. Pearl Barley, 3id. lb. " Salmon and Lobster, best T „, ».- « , Sardines, best brands. '' t!l '>W 1 ?' 1 11lld' Wv liil Puio Limcjuic^i^ pottle ; 2,. 4d. gallon.