The Evening Star.

Tor, VII.—No. 2,149

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1876

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-W**^ IT^OR SYDNEY vVND MEL- BOURNE. Tho fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, according to telegraphic ad vices iUBt to hand, loft Sydney yesterday, and is consequently due hero on Wednesday, the 3rd January. . She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, tho 6th of January. For freight or passage apply to *° CRDICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street. . Auckland, December 25), 187 C. «-k^s^ XTNION STEAMSHIP COM j||S|g; U PAN V (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. AVEL LENGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Bookixo through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—January 1877. j T\ I s .• g g fis%% i % i | s |J_.£ljLJ__lJ__l__iJ_ PSat. iThu Tue.lSun. Wei Mon Fri. Tuo. Sat. S Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. E 30 I 9 14 17 22 26 30 3 % 5 12 4 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 ® p.m.jno'n. p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. non. The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf THIS DAY (Saturday), 30th instant, at 5 p.m. Passengers by 3.45 p.m. train. tj3L Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. TEAM TO SYDNEY FROM Jgm>£> MANUKAU. The Union Steamship Company will despatch the now and powerful s.s. ROTORUA, 7 Ofl tons, 200 horse power, from the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, lGth January, at 10 a.m. Passcngei'3 by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. d TEAM COMMUNICATION J^SSgg*" 3 WITH 'j'llk; THAMES ASD corumandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 r-m- FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland to Coromandel: Saturday, 10 a.m. From Coromandel to Thames: Saturday. 0 p.m. From Thames to Auckland : Sunday, 8.30 a.m. Return Tickets, available from December 22 to January 4, Single Fares by any of our boats. Single Fare, 7s. tid. and ss. All cargo-to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not"responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping n^e. s< «£fcfe^ TJS7"AIKAfO STEAM NAVI- W GAT lON & COAL MINING "a^£SS'OOMPAN V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WATKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer-Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at S.oO a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December 18,1876. -* *. T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF jf PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- S^^^^^ Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, LeadcnhaU-street, London. Tlie above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADBIIS to all the principal ports of New Zealand They are clipper ships, classed Al at The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot me best quality, and the accommodation roomy and are empowered to grant paisages'from London to New Zealand Pa^nt for which has b«°n guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. «„„ *„ Full particulars on application to CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) - '*>. "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP- J^ ping company •^^^s^ (LIMITED). Hkad Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-strcet within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— „ Tons * ° "•gsssa-IS Theltil^::i OPAWA 1000 WAJM1 u\.. ..oil g?fg Jffi wiROA-::::S| 2i la'co ::::::1000 waitangi wx t> \ v \ T \ 1057 AVAIIAIIA .. N>j RANGITIKII22S WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the Wafcert class at Lloyd's, pi'rehased or built specially to m^et thereauirements of the trade between the the ships are commanded by expenencea mas ters. from Loncfon to each of the principal ports of The Company has always ships loading Home ward from New Zealand. colony. . AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, QUEEN-STREET, r^5W XJIIRST VESSEL FOR J LONDON DIRECT. @r^y^^3 TJie favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralt.s, Commander. This vessel is well-known tor her rapid paß sa-es, and having her cargo engaged, will sail aS te hxVelLVttccomnlod a tion for saloon and Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. 93. 'Queen-street. ~£?W -EIOR LONDON DIRECT. rf&ss^j^j^^, The favourite Al Clipper '"""'" *" GLENLORA, > Tnw on hei' wav to this port, will have quick ditch after arrival. WcUwa possengei



A I W E R A, -cisl£» ' ▼ HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been mado with tho owners ol the 'LILLY' to run her a 9 an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 103. for fr T^UU3^ TICKET> and tho Manager of tho Hotel has Reduced the Chargk for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First- DAY till MOND 01' ? ccoud-class ' frolu SATUR- The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. A U CXL AN D STEAM «3j^^^^!-^- PACKET COMPANY * " ' (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, 2nd January, at I 1 p.m., carrying Cargo for both ports. ! FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave for the above ports on THURSDAY next, lth Jan., at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. jV^~" rriHE Brigantiue FLI RT, i1" S^V^v -*- 100 tons register, John ! if^^Lil^' M°Kenzie, Master, is a Regular sgSß^ssSl Trader between AL. OKLAND and -s z&=22EJßim LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIK. Auckland. Fohruary IS. 187fi. <s§sk&3^ ~WT A I U X U M A I L .JlllgSg; ? V STEAMER, OREGON, rr-,r_.r-» Leaving for Waiuku, calling at Pollock at 3 p.m. Friday, returning Saturday. Return Fares, 7s. Cd. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION, From Government Wharf, Onehunga, SATUR DAY NIGHT, at 7 p.m. Music on Board. Return, Is. NEW YEAR, MONDAY, Ist JANUARY. EXCURSION TO WAIUKU, Landing passengers at Kauri Point, Garland's, Pollock, and returning same day, leaving One hunga at 9 a.m. Return Fares, 2s. 6d. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2. EXCURSION TO FAXUKAU HEADS, Landing Passengers at Cornwallis, Awitu, Blow Hole, for visiting tho Signal Station, and Light house, leaving Onehubga at 10 a.m. Return Fares, 2s. Gd. "Weather permitting. M. H. ROE. «*&&>- CITE AM COMMUNICATION 3l|ySs!;O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "sSS3BSSs^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAIIANA, A. Fakquiiak, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland: Saturday, 11 a.m. ). twif , c m,;,, <i aV Saturday, 11 p.m. ) UVICC UUb ua> Monday, 12 midnight Tuesday, 6.30 p.m. From Thames: Monday, G a.m. Tuesday, 0.30 a.m. W Return Ticket-; available from 22nd December, IS7G, till January G, 1577. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 6s. Weather and oilier circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. rf2M*w TJIOK THE HOT SPIUNGS, -gjpfVSg^ 2J M AIIURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasi-kh, 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. Mahokangi. For Mahtmrajri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. OAolii X. lH^ 0K c° X ° EL ~33zs££S? The ss _ ARGYLE wiU 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 Otlicc on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The ss ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY 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 PORTS, making tpggflfe^W. TRXCiJKSION TO RIVER- HEAD. The s.s. SCOTCHMAN Will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 9 a.m. on the Ist and 2nd January, and Riverhead at a >p.m. eacli day. Return Tickets, 2s. each.^ lamb> 1, Queen-street. i 6~n "^^^ THE KAWAU. Thes.s. <][ONA , will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Kawau W kind permission of Sir George Grey), on NEW YKAIVri DAY, and following day, atlO a.m., returning each day at o p.m. Return fares, as. ALEX . McGREGOR, Manager. i-vggTqi X- CURS I O N THE HOT SPRINGS. Tfics.s. <ARGY LE.' Willlnve the-Queen-street Wharf for the Hot at 5 p.m. Return I Agen t. - - TO MAN U JLJ KAU HEADS. Thes-s. TAM 0 , sHANTEK Will leave the Government Wharf, Ouchunga, on TUESDAY next, the 2nd January, at 10 a.m. as above! visiting Whatapu Mills and Paratati, ?he old Signal Station. e^gTN(iHAM, Ouehunga. —^— Tm x-C UR S I 0 N THE HOT SPRINGS. The s.s, ROTOMAIIANA Will leave Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY (New Year's Day), at 11 o'clo.ck a.m., for an ! Excursion to the Hot Springs, returning to the : Wharf at.s o'clock p.m. Fares ; ss. A. McGREGOR, Agent, 1 ""cs^sb. jpfUTTER 'VINCENT. r^^^^P^^. FOR SALE, the well - known i^4a«CT^fast sailing trading cutter Vincenf, . Btfr'fflTJJA^J 20 tons register. Has good carry ing capacity on light draught of water. Xgiu Hrst-class order, and unusually well found.



TO THE HOT -M^^f 8^ SPRINGS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, and 2nd January, 1877. The magnificent p.s. ANNE MILBANK Will leave at 10.30 a.m. on both days. Return Tickets, 53. Hobson Band on board. Lily's tickets available from Saturday till Tuesday. '■ * J. CASEY & SON. ' TT ° R HOKIANGA i Tnc Re Su'ar Trading Schooner QUEEN, Captain T. Jones, will sail for Ilokianga on SATURDAY next, 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. jg%^, "FT 011 LEVUKA DIRECT. •jpraps^l^. The clipper schooner *23£&z£^ JESSIE HENDERSON Will sail as above on SATURDAY" next, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to . M. NICCOL. 01 CII OONE R ' JESSIE J^g||2^^ HENDERSON.' ii3*CTs[?cfi^ All Claims against the above '*'"*"'l"l *'^^ vessel prior to 28th instant, must be rendered immediately, to facilitate adjust ment of partnership account. M. NICCOL. December 29,1876. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can bo made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private nouses. ¥. WEB ST E R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, QUKEN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. (Nftxt the Union Rank). C^HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Buttcr*.nd Eggs, in every week, at- market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again A MEItICAN SEWING MACHINES!" "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete:. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" Sll UTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UN EQUA L L 101) M A CIIIN E uses straight needle, makes the "Look-stitch" (alik on both sides), has a Kcir-adjuM.ing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest AND WILL JOVE.V' HKW LKATIIEK; it will llClll Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, .Seam. Turk, Rallies Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. »V.ncn, or Cotton Thread. It is not neccss...y for us to endeavour to c!-e tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MAKKfiT, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persona wishing to buy Sewing Machines prive he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmcr, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for i;sc. Ail securely packed in strong case with liinges. P R I C E :— Complete in box SA 10s. With Table and Treadle £G los. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines arc procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. j. V . BREDA, Shortland-strcet. DETUENING TO ENGLAND IT. FENDELOW .WILL DISPOSE OF HIS LARGE STOCK OF ear IRONMONGERY -=s» AT pOST T>RICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE CRICKET! CROQUET! QUOITS! * Cane Handle Bate, 14s Sets Stumps, 7s Gd Batting Gloves, 7s Cd per pair Wicket Keeping- Gloves, 10s per pair Leg Guards, 0s lid per pair Treble Seam Match Balls, 7s Gd Patent Compo Match Balls, os PATENT CHEESE PRESSES, 80/ each AMERICAN STOVES—" Empress," No. 6, £6 5/ ; No. 7, £7 10/ Ditto, "Enchantress," No. 7, £5 15/; No. 8, £610/ Ditto, " Uncle Sam," No. 7, £6; No. 8, £7 SHAM REGISTERS, /(> per inch BASKET GRATES, 15/ each FIRE-PROOF SAFES, £9 BRONZED FENDERS, 4/ each SETS FIRE IRONS, 5/ per set KEROSENE CHANDELIERS, 30/ each PATENT KNIFE CLEANERS, 35/ each Washing, Wringing, and Mangleing Machi nes, £7. Patent Dover Egg Beaters, 2s each Sausage Machines, 16s each STEAM IRONS, 3s 6d each Children's Cots, 25s each Cocoa Door Mats, 3s each WEIGHING MACHINES, 7, 7s; 11, 9s: 28, 12s; 56,16s Iron Weights, 28, 3s 6d ; SG, 6s 6d Sets Bell Wcigcts, &c, Its CJUNTER SCALES, 6s each COPPER FURNACE PANS, Is lOd Enamelled dirto, 10 gal., 20s ; 12 gal., 2-ls; 11 gal.. 25s ; 10 gal., Ms ; 10 gal., 33t Galvanised Iron ditto, 10 gal., 13s Gd: 12 gal 15s; 14 gal., 18s 6d; 16 gal., 21a lid. 13 gal., 23.3; 20 gals., 25s ROUND GALVANIZED IRON WASH ING TUBS, Is Gd, 5s Gd, 6s 6d, 7s 6, 8s Gd WHEATMILLS, 50/ each Cinder Riddles, 3/ Block TinjSoup Ttireens, 5/6 Fish Kettles, 8/6 SHEEP SHEARS, 3/6 Watering Cans, 6 sal., 5/; 8 gal., 5/6; 10 gal., 6/6; 12 gal., 7/8 Brass Stair Rods, 25in., 3/6 per dozen Gardeh Engines, 30/ each KITCHEN FENDERS, 5/ each Tin Bottling Wire, /8 per lb. Galvanised Iron Wire Netting, /9 per yard I GARDEN ROLLERS, 75/ each ' Garden Chairs, 3-5/ each CANARY CAGES, 5/(3 Parrot Cages. 10/ Hip Baths, 20/ PSWTER ALE MEASURES, j.pjat, 18/ 1-pint, 27/ per dozen : Iron Spittoons, 7( per dozen



MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-atreet. MONEY TO LEND ia large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment cs=^i^^^^Sv-> Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E, ' STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND I RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKIA-STKEET. Mrs. P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Alerayte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattccns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kcttering Jean ; also, strong licit Elastic. Inspection invited. RUSSELL'S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. ~O O B E It T P E N N E V, J_^ CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. Charges Reasonable. /GENUINE OF choice christmas fruits, &c. Christmas Bargains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN POT m POT. •» JL Wo have JUST OPENED OUT our New Sliip igmunts of Fine Fruits, especially selected, for ' our Christinas Trade, and will otfoi'thcm«<A£ ut such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Elomo Raisins, 0:1. perlb. ' New Currants, 5Vd. per lb. Splendid Hobartown Jams, in jars, Old. per lb. «* „ ~ ~ in 81b. tins, GUI. „ Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Gd. per box AVFine Light Sugar for lid. per lb. Ateo, please not forget to Purchase your?! CKHHSTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From tho Direct Importers, and thus get kill vali'k for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 21). Per lb. F. I\EWIN Ss BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, 'Bill. T-iPOtt1 ON THIS CokN'KU; Also, at GrahamstoAvn and Shortland. <t2T A MKURY CimiSTMASTO VOLT ALL. "SO »_ , TIMBE R. KOBERT RARTLEY 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 TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. t N. B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10, 1870. J" OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. original price, 11s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen str et. JN O. C^ C L O U G 11, i MECHANIST. Masefihd's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description -%f domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors Moocls, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. A~N~I) J. S O P P E T, • Fresman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 10* Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. "XTEW GROCEUYTTEA, PROVISION, J3I ANLtSEED WAREHOUSE. 6* , | BEST GROCERIES, .FINEST TEAS, ■ r SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH of every description. WfSPRAGG & CO., Corner ok theatre tio yal buildings, f Queen-street. f PUNCTUALI ,T V is the mainspring of business. " What's the Time ?" This irritating question would not be heard so continually iff everybody invested in,, one of BARTLETT'S WATCHES. Bartlett's'T.oxdon Lkver Watches are Manufactured expressljr to his order, and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME! Watches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions.- • A. G. BARTLETT, - 62,- QUEEN-STREET, (Nine&en Years with Dent, London). "AT ~^O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased tho Joint Business of Messrs. P. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally acof rded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Pulinjrs, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION, Carting dona with despatch. All ordora left al ?%Tr. R. Brewin's Auckland Ht^ed Dopot will n^onivH nromut attention. "XT E WC A S T L E COAL J3I . AT ONEHUNGA. The Carafo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, _ Wharf, Onehunjra ■ffflLLlAM AUSTRALiATGRAHAM, V i (Late Preeoo and Graham), Lioknbep Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, V/aikato, Adclreaa h% Auckland :-«-Wiiliam Colemtin,



ON » A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuicp Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City oC Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mcudoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt , 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Sbourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, \ and \ 20 ke^s Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid ■10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Shoething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch,, Tur, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Pcrrin's Sauce, Townshcnd's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. p I LLI AR D 800 M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. "STew local industry. G. It. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ of Harper Twelvetrccs, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. R. M All) EN 'S~ 7jTUS~hctwcen. AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— f8.45 a.m. a.m. 10.15 a.m., 11 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■( 1.15 p.m. ewinarket-i 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I J. 15 p.m 5 p.m. V.S-45 p.in U. 30 p.m. -<»^T^Cc>nnHE LATEST OUT! $®£Sl|p READ THIS ! NEWS having just been received by tho Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is compelled, in order to X Elsl* up his NAME as a PAYER of Twenty Shillings in the £, to ItEALtSE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in the West End of London must be attended to, as they arc not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, Iliere is no help for it but to appeal to this Public, generally, and this can only be effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY. Tjl ASHI ON AISLE CLO TII IN|l AND Otraw and felt iiato, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within tiik Reach of All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both fou QUALITY AND STYLE! KST WHAT WAS WANTED ! =©8 1. LE V \ Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON THE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being properly Fitted before Leaving tho Premises, a want hitherto much felt in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. 'kst ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, tand others intending to visit the Sports got up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerslie Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to ■jKjjK-'stop in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so "■ ™- well suited that they need not be ashamed of each other. SST RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and sec how he will turn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astouish you. KST PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in seeing their offspring Well Dressed, arcjoftcn Puzzled where to go. Listen to Vox Populi, and step in at I. LETT'S, where you will find an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. SEAFARING MEN AND " BUSH PEOPLE! 3eSK^W^3 There is a Place in Auckland where you can come cither Early in the Morn ing or Late at Night to GET CLOTHED, which you will find put is the only place in Town which will suit two of your wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Room has been specially prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED!! ! I. L EV V, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUKEN-STUEKT, (Opposite MoArthur, Shera & Co.'s Warehouse). S3P PLEASE GIVE A CALL! I%TOTICE TO OF -i.* P I A N O S. To Arrive by tiik Loch Urp.— A few of (he Finest PIANOS ever imported, which will be sold For Cash Cheaper than any hitherto offered, or may be paid for by monthly instalments. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslky-stkeet. 3SP Pianos from £7, for beginners, Harmoniums, from «8. IES i np}l£s Handsomest Trtmsers and YQISts fa I J, thqP^Yinse,-Phi]iipß*|Ms\Pt»



WHAT arc the advantages of biiying a SEWING MACHINE at DENNES'S? They arc legion—moro numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches ! Ist. He keeps 20 different lands, from £2 2a. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their difficulties, and keep their Machines in order free of charge. 3rd. He gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shcra & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. REALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE Blt OTHE RS, 226 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. RST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 22G & 225, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. ""JO FRENCH A\j9 HAS REMOVED TO THE ROYAL npEA TUT ART, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Victoria-street, WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. Q1 J E C I A L N OTIC E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. M" 11. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, 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 the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of NinsannFis. City Council Office. Queen-street. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors - from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts. —Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. "V" E W T3ATTERNS r|i P X P wiftffi PAPERHANGINGS, rtSfipM^^iiJg^ Just Opened aSSoI vv^jilfS^' Ex ' City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites,' &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, ■95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, c Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED Known, that D. Golbie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-housc-street. ANTED to SELL, 100. dozen Glass Tumblers, -id. each : 50 dozen Tumblers, Gd. each, or os. a dozen; 120 sets of Jugs and Basins, 6s. a pair; 3d dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. od. each ; 200 sets of Jugs, 3.3. and 3s. Gd. a set; Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, Is. Gd. per dozen; 40 dozen Blue Chink Cups and Saucers, Ss. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups. Is. per dozen ; 1 ton of good Bacon. !)d. per lb., or 7i-d. by the side; good Oatmeal^ 2d. per lb., lid.*by the cask of 22itbs.; 1000 good Clothes Brushes, Gd. each, ss. per dozen ; Pie Dishes, from Gd. to 2s. each; 10 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. 6d. each; -10 dozen pairs of Vases, Is. Gd. and 2s. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only 2d. each, or Is. Gd. p"r dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, Ocl. each; Glass Jam Dishes, Gd. to Is. 3d. each ; ■100 pairs Boots to be sold cheap : i~ dozen Bonnet Shapes, from Id. to 9d. each ;' 600 S&aw Hats, Hats, from9d. to ss. 6d. each : Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. peSlpray.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street, WANTED to SELLTor to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. ~\I7"ANTEI), Intending Purchasers oi ¥ v Buggy Harness, to know that the under .signed lias Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Foui Seta Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for largo shi amenta to arrive per Loch Fergus and Aboniytor A largo stocl* of extra strong Bullock I Side Kidiug Saddles, r.iade exyi-cssly for Buicivoi-s and other heavj work, at 7?s. B<i. each, complete with mounts,— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler Manufacture? and Importer, Queen - street N.B.—Afew best quality Fading Saddles, slightlj damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three set; eacond-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass anc Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. \WT ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI V ?' SON is prepared to execute all kinda o: ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Newton R.oad, W "ANTED KNOWNTtuaTcrPlummc cleans all kinds of Straw and Panam; 3-lats, and alters tliam to any required shape C.P, wishes to state that there are hundreds o Hats, especially Leghorns, annually throWi I aside, which, would well repay the expense o cleaning and re-trimming, Ilata blocked o I stivtohcd. Hats oleario.rl j'or tha trade. Not* ! t,h.c ndtU-QB.sj^ WgllQgiley-Btrcet JSast, Ai#ap<W



JOHN S O P P E T , HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT', NO. 8, QUEEX-STREET. TO LET that substantial Brick Store in High , one half fcnccdfanS divided into P^ockS'Part of which arc under culUraUon, the icrounto Stvnh TAnTFDI VTE SALE, cheap, a comioroj JS&SSS^SSIA Cottage, with 66 x 100 feet, freehold allotment and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good, -barm on? 0 acres, neiriy all fenced andVdei-cgltgg tion. except about 10 acres in 11^ 1"I.^o^ Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds, &.c, only v miles from town. _ . ■,-A nnT .p= o f acres of Good Land on the Waiau Hlock, Wang. WFOR l^SSgain, a very compact Farm < oAfacMof really god land, one is under cultivation, fenced and <^X e twelvo paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good read. FOR SALE, at a very low price, UO acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, Ug Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-placc. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freeholdgarden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other OUFOIf SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomcd House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walkfr_oin % UIUMMEDiATE SALE, at an exceed^ low price, a Compact Farm of 100; acres good land" 25 of which are in grass, with groomed house, stables,&c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fosr roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres la Fdd^sK?telm^°To\ara BusM f. several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partlylm proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c> about 13 miles from town. , _ FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsont>y, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet..^^,,^™ FOß SALE, a bargain, a really compact litue Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and buiMd ings, only 11 miles Agxtetemfr^^ No. 8, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT <$3 o Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perl ies for sale:— -. .. 1 » ■>* FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, large barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. Thepraperty com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, oO acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable House and out-builrUngs upon the farm, and about half-an-aere in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is oifered a bargain, as the owner has left the colony. The farm has a frontage to the Wade River. Price, £ISO. FOR SALE, a bargain, a first-class Store or ■ Warehouse, built of brick, in the centre of the I | city, with concrete floor, coach-house, 3-stalled stable, and good well of water. Cost £1,600: Price, £1,000. •/"; FOR SALE, in that healthful locality known as the Carlton Gore Road, all that beautiful Residence lately occupied by Mr. Brown, and near the residence of 11. H. Lusk, Esq. There arc five spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very-near to the Domain. Price, £350 ; £250 can remain on niort- FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the cottage. Price £210. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm j in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard* &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 I cash, balanco can remain on the property. Jf!l FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £475; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. 4 . * FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort- 1 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-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. FOR SAL.E, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This Droperty is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £75 cash, balanoo can remain ou mortgaee. BM" For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland CLARKE BROTII Ell S (late ckomijib's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baxik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices.. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. . HKT OTI C E OF REMOVAL, TT A TKINS ■SSS BEGS TO ANNOUNGS TtfA'S: US iKTHAS REMOVED!!^ TO TXII3 Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS I Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up "to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good ' article, buying in the cheapest market and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest en Auckland. I-I.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK : OF [ DRAPERY AND CM)THING • Will always be found, 0 nd the I PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! J H> ATKI NS. t :WI^TINKEIIs"XN^^FEfCERS7 n n? •n ae ' V»lewigtkecl, are prepare to sink a Wells and erect Fencmjy at the lowest uossible >« rates,—Apply at the Britonmrt Hotel, Uustom r house-street; and at My, G. Fowlers, Black. 6 i vm" *%%*