The Evening Star.

Vol. YII.-Fo. 2,145.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DEC

PRICE : OiN TE PENNY.



X> EGU LA R MONTHLY 12SXS5>H\/ STEAM COMMUNICATION «£&*s** 3Eyttv/r\YKKX AUCKLAND, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan", may be expected hero again about the 3rd January. She will leayo for Sydney and Melbourne thrco days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, December 7,1576. .gvgI^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM -I|||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—December, 1876. p £' < < % >Mi 5 •" § m E5 S i-P 5H H ? EH H I Wed Sat. \y Dec. Dec. * — — — — — — 27 30 O -15 p.m. p.m. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY next, 27th instant, at 4 p,m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. 550, Note.—From 15th December to the.3lst 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. QJTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMAXDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) Saturda}-, 11 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Return Tickets, available from December 22 to Jai.ua-y 1, Single Fares by any of our boats. Single Fare, 7s. Gd. and ss. All c;u'go 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 note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. Stfe. ' -OUlt THE HOT SPRINGS^ V MAHURANGT, MATAKANA, "^^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPBR, will sail as under:: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Mon lay, Wednesday, and Friday, at mia.-d.ay. Maiiuraxgi. For Mahurangi 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 Wednesda}-. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. 0-A.o.tij V ■ «-,. *v TmOR COR OM A N~T)~F7I7 "s^^^^> 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 Othce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 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 3.3. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should PORTS, making ttoee^trips^forgght^^ TI7AIKATO STEAM NAVl llil£^>- YV GATION & COAL MINING ■^^S^CJOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATQ 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. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December 18,187 G. . ! _, - OIIIT 'OB A R I,' FOR O LONDON. NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. A Steamer will leave the Ferry Company's step- Queen-street Wharf, at 9 o'clock punctually °fe^ Ili^Ke hfe!ul 1d t-be on the spot ready for sliipnient at 8.15 a.m. The ship will sail (weather permitting) imme diately after embarkation of passengers by this opportunity.^ Z^LAND SuIPPING C O., (LmiTKO)^ -~r"« 17(011" LONDON DIRECT, ;^Sr2%. jj TO FOLLOWTHE scSSSSsSa Ti ie favourite Al Clipper BarqU° GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For ireight or passage appj^^ & Agents. —^T =g^RSl^v rF^^EirT6R j^;S%. Jj LONDON DIRECT. m^44^m^l TJie favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. This vessel is well-known for her l'apid paa sajres, and having her cargo engaged, will sail about the 20th JANUARY. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93. O.uop.n-atreer. W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners Sf the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con ver passengers at the Reduckd Fare of 103. for a Rktuun Ticket, and the Manager ot the Hotel has Reduckd tuk Charge fok Boakd, including Baths, Towels &c, to las. tor Fn-st class, aifdlo3. for Second-class, from &AIUR -1 leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at halt-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. - „ - fW\KE Brigantine F L 111 T, ■i\ -£%&k\^ A. 100 tons register, Joiin I |"&4^^McKenzik, Master, is a Regular r" J4&lz?2g^ Trader between AL OKLAIsD and /.— JSssasaßm LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MoKßXzm> Anckland. Fobfnarv 15. 187R- ;^^^Tp X C U R S I O~N «^^^^ THE HOT°SPRINGS. ThCS-S> 'ARGYLE,'



HSfi^-(r liAN:D EXCURSION MANUKAU HEADS. VIEW OF THE SCENE OF THE WRECK OF THE ORPHEUS, AND MANUKAU BAR. VISITING THE FLAGSTAFF and LIGHT HOUSE, THE lIUIA, CORNWALLIS, AND AWITU. The p.s. OREGON, Licenced to carry 151 passengers, will loavc the Government Wharf, Onehunga, on MONDAY, at 10 a.m., returning in time for last train for Auckland; and on TUESDAY, at 9 a.m., «sc turning in time for last train for Auckland. Fares : 2s. 6d. for the Trip. 'xcUR S I O N MOTUTAPU & OTHER ISLANDS, The s.s. ' lONA' will leave the Queen-street Wharf on CHRIST MAS DAY, at half-past 2 o'clock for an Excursion, returning to the wharf at half-past 5. Fares, 2s Gd. ALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager. «gk||^~J^l X C U 11 S I O N ; "^^&®& THE KAAVAU. The s.s. < lONA ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Kawau on BOXING-DAY, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Return fares, os. ALEX. McGßEGOß.lManager «^kfe^ "EXCURSION TO THE HOT .Jllllllg; jDj springs on boxing day. The magnificent p.s. ANNE MILBANK Will leave on TUESDAY, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. Return Tickets, ss. Hobson Band on board. J. CASEY & SON. h*&*\-* QTE A M TO RIVERHEAD kJ ON CHRISTMAS & BOXING The s.s. GEMINI Will leave Auckland at 10 a.m., returning at 3 p.m. on both days. Wairoa passengers leave on Tuesday, at 1.30 p.m., instead of Monday. J. CASEY & SON. <%&£&* TT< X C U II S I O N MOTUTAPU AND OTHER ISLANDS. The s.s. ROTOMAHANA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on CHRIST MAS DAY, at 3 o'clock, for an Excursion, re turning to the Wharf at 0 o'clock. Fakes : 2s. Go. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «Sikfe^ U< X C U R S I O N THE HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. ROTOMAHANA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Hot Springs on BOXING-DAY, December 20, at 10 a.m.; returning at 5 p.m. Fakes : Five Shillings. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «e^&* A UCKLAND AND NORTH 'Vskhfr'A. SHORE STEAM FERRY *-^S2Ss>> co . (LIMITED). HOLIDAY TRIPS. The p.s. TAINUI AND TAKAPUNA Will ply every half-hour between Auckland and North Shore; and the p.s. DEVONIORT Every hour between Auckland and Woodside, during the Holidays. n w j^^ Manager. «-£kfe^ O TEAM COMMUNICAT lON BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *s^S3e»THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— Auckland for Thames: Thames for Auckland: Saturday, 23rd, C p.m. Saturdag^gM l P'm' Return Tickets available from 22nd December, 187G, till January G, 1577. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, Gs< A. McGREGOR, Agent, __, Z \TEW ZEALAND SHlP iSSifcS*^ IS PING COMPANY #P|oS^. (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons ions. &'-"::S Siffl^:: iffi SS-vKT 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PJXkO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 1A X' T V 1057 WAITARA .. 833 itANKI'rW 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or bmlt spocuUy to meet the requirements of the trade oetvveen mo United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly ntted and arian^ca and provided with every requisite for the com ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are. despatched f-omLoncfo qn to each of the principal.ports.at the colony with strict punctuality ovrery "onth. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Ohristchurch, or. at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-STRKET. "Z^T "OASSENGERS' LINE OF i|2|S«|^ Jl packets to new zea i^jfeggfslaa Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Lino 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 grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. OWEN & GRAHAM, >Ag9Btß»



T> FRENCH XV« HAS REMOVED TO THE i T3 OVAL rriEA "I/TART, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, j "Victoria-street, "WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, i PROVISIONS, and ; CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and I Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. "O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. IX CLOSE BROTHER S, 220 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they aro now showing some of the PRIMES!' HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Duo regard has been paid to please the palato of connoissours, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market, &3T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 220 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. (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 Eurchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private ouses. WAENOCK BROTH E~R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street. Auckland. "OONESH BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. WHAT tire the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's? They arc legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches ! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their 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. RF. W E B S T E 11, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland. (Nnxt. tho Union Bank). ftHEAP GROCERY HO US F^ \_J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin'a Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again WH. S XI N N E 11, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. WANTED Known, that D. Gohmv: 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, &o. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. • WANTED to SELL, 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, Id. each ; f)0 dozen Tumblers, Gd. each, or os. a dozen ; 120 sets of Jugs and Basins, os. a pair; 30 dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. 9d. cacli; 200 sots of Jugs, 3s. and 3s. (Jd. a set; Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, Is. Gd. per dozen; 10 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Bs. per dozen ; Glats Egg Cups, Is. per dozen ; 1 ton of good Bacon. 9d. per lb., or 7A-d. bvthe side; good Oatmeal, 2d. pet- 11.., li-fl. by the cask of 22U1.5. ; 1000 good (lathes Brushes, Gd. each, os. per dozen ; Pic Dishes, from Gd. to 2s. each; 10 dozen Gla^s Baskcis, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlcst cks. Is. and Is. Gd. each; 10 dozen pairs of Vases Is. Gd. and 2s. per pair; 300 assorted Caived Toys, only 2d. each, or Is. Gd. p^r dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, Od. each ; Glass Jam Dishes, Cd. to Is. 6d. each ; •100 pairs Boots to be sold cheap ; 17 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from Id. to 9d. each ; GOO Straw Hats, Hats, from 9d. to ss. 6d. each ; Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. per spray.—H. WATTS. Pitt-strcct. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Pray Harness. TTSTANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- T V SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done An express to be had at the_yard. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Plummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C.P. wishes to state that there are hundieds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thrown aside, which would well repay the expense o_ ! cleaning and re-trimming. Hats blocked or ' stretched. Hats cleaned for the trade. Note , the address: Wellesley-street PJast, Auckland^ _A£ , g PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album aize) Of Auckland.



MONEY to LEND in large or an sums, at low rate of Interest.—Appl i Mr. LAISHLIOY, Solicitor, Itigh-stree.t. MONEY to LEND on first-class fi hold socurity, at. low rates of interes 11. C. DYER, Shortiand-atreew. M" ONEY TO LEND m large or sir sums at a moderate rate of Lucres Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment c^ ", ,/*i>> Marchioness Ladyship «*»*«»•»' Normanby. MRS. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VIOTOKIA-STREBT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity thai she.has .just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. JR U S S E V, JT7^, • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. • Singlo and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERAT E. OCAL INDUS TRY! 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, Swing 3, Cricket Bats, Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may bo given to J. Duffy. Newton Hxpress. CARSON, House find Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichhury's Buildings, Queen-street. T A C E V & MoEWIN 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 ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 1> () B E R T I 1 E N N E V, _\) CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite tho Baptist School-room door, Cluvpel-strcet, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. Charges Reasonable. " T~6 A^ It R I V^ 17 Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 1G cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Humes 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. "TW" E W p> ATTE It N 8 J^Wfipi PAPKRIIANGINGS, WMCItICS^- JusT OI'HXEI) V^^ww^C^^ Ex' City of Aucklakd.' Cheap Scrim, ITcßsian, &c. Window Glass, at kioditki) PRICES Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lcatl.ZinK, White Varnishes, &c., and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate anA Carson's Anticorrosion I'nint I'OHTLANI) CEMENT GILT MOULDTNGH, CLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 1)5 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PIIILLIPPS & SON. TI M B E It. KOBE!IT BART LE V having charge of tho Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road,*begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that lie has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. I N. B.—-Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 30, 1870. ___, OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6ss. lid. original price, 113.— Phillips'a Mart, Quee-a str et. JN O. C. C L"O U G 11, MECHANIST. MASEFI E L D'S B UIEDINOS,. 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 and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting. &re. fee. !1= A~N D J. S O P" P E~ T~; itFt Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. XTEW UROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, _1X AND SEED WAREHOUSE, BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, j SPLENDID PROVISIONS, I And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, ! QUEEN-STK&ET. PUNCTU A L I T V IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. | " What's the Time ?" This irritating question would not be heard so continually if everybody invested in one of BARTLETT'S WATCHES. ' Bartlett's London Lgvktc WATCHES are Manufactured expressly to his order, and are Warranted to keep I CORRECT TIME! AVatches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery ot all descriptions. A. G. BARTLETT> 62, QUEEN-ST REE T, (Nineteen Years with Dent. London). IV ° T * c E ~ -^ C. T. HARDING Havin." Purchased tho Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of. Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all 1 ordei" "or COAL, FIR'KWOOD, &c. on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share ot tho patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done With despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Roftfl Tteoot will rnnoh-n Prompt attention. ■^f"EITc"ATr L E COAL J^ AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers-^ CLARK Wharf, Onehunga, W' ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAEAJ^ (Late Preece and Graham?, Licensed Interprets and Survkvoh, Tamahore, Waikato. Address in Aucldand :^\\JU}4|ii C^»|Ui,



Per ' Fairlio,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLE X HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTE It BU X V CHEESE Arrived Per Kenilworth: 12 4 CHEESE. T. 11. HALL & CO. S~\ N » A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. THISTLE HOTEL, QUKEN-STRBET. "J^ITW~TOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ of Harper Twelvetrces, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. R. MXI"'D]S"N TS~'BU'S~~l)ctween AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— ?8.15 a.m. a.m. 10.15 a.m. I 11 a.m. From 111.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland -{ 1.15 p.m owmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m I 3.30 p.m. I 1.15 p.m I 5 p.m. Vs.isp.in (.fi.3op.rn. tfin^X^TYmV LATEST OUT! READ THIS ! NEWS '-laving just been received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER of Twkxty Shillings in the £, to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in the West End of London must be attended to, us they arc not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, there is no help for it but to appeal to the Public generally, and this can only be effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY. T^IASHIONABLE CLOTH IN/^ AND Straw and felt iiatiS, Of Every Description, for the Coining Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach of All Classes at a PRICK which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! «2T WHAT WAS WANTED! "®8 1. JLI 15 V V Has, at a considerable expend. JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers bo I'liY.;: THE GOODS BEFORE. PURCHASING ; » that they can now depend upon being prc> r Fitted before Leaving the Premises, a- .. hitherto much felt in Auckland. Be-'1 TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is I charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiti ~* SST ODDFELLOWS, FOREST;' -Itj, fe; and others intending to visit the Spa . ! -#Jj up on their behalf at the beautiful E\ .. .: >§/ Gardens.on Boxing Day, will do "*■#&" step in at I. LEVY'S, as they wily -" '■ rw. we u su ited that they need not be a. of each other. ffi- RACING MEN,.call in at I. ' ;' ■.;, before going elsewhere, and see how turn you out in Racing' Costume, at a nl -will astouish you. - '■ , & PAPAS and MAAIMAS wl; ■' deiiglit in oeeuig uieir oUdpiinti Wcjj arc uiten pu/izioa Wiicre lo au. JLaal-. • i'upuii, ana sw;p m ul i. ijinv !t!'o, vj Witi iinu. itii aooori-iiioiil ltuu to uo ci Auok-LauU, LUticuy oaviug you. bom . tluuLUo, unU aOOVu ail, numoj . gbsps, gEAPARING MEF " 'B^Sjjj^' BUSH PEOPLE,, ; There is a Place in A' '■ ;;v where you can come either Early in th ing or Lute at Night to GET CLOTH Fr ' you will find out is the only place iV "'; which will suit two of your wnnta \ Time axd Pocket. U6~t • ■ A DressiDg-Room has been speciaUv r I for your convenience. * J- •■■■/-■ KUFF SEDriS I. LEV V, i tOsi MONSTER CLOTHING MAE 210, Queen-street, (Opposite McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Wa. ta- PLEASE GIVE A CALT ■"ftTOTICE TO PURCHASE* -i-i PIANO S. TO ARRIVE BY TilK LOCU Uxtgj A low of the Finest PIANOS evci ' ' which will be sold Fob Cash Cheap hitherto ottered, or may ho paid for instalments. WEBB'S MUSIC SALO . Wellesley-stukbt. ■■■• - . ,„ - ■ 1 H' ?ift»tt§S«9»^7» for banners. ;.,:„::;,,:, ---1 .i^mmm



, 1 H il IBTMAS a H O W. PRIME OX BEEF, 2d., 3d., 4d., and Cd. per ft>. WETHER MUTTON, fore-quartcra, 2Jd. pci ib.; Legs, Id. per Ib. HEIFER VEAL, fat, 3Ad. to Od. per Ib. REAL DAIRY-FED PORK, fresh and corned, ■id. and Gd> por ib. ssr For Cash Only, Families Waited upon for Orders, and Supplied with the Best Quality of Meat, by the Week or Month, at the Most Reason able Prices in Auckland. HOTELS AND BOARDING-HOUSES ijearrveryTLibcKvlly with. PRIME CORNED BEEF ALWAYS ON HAND, GUARANTEED. A. CARTE R, Butcher, Wellesley-stkeet. mt a merry christmas to all. "ssl /GENUINE OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &O. lIRISTMAS JL>ARGAINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN POT m POT. We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship ments of Fitie Fruits, especially selected for our Christmas Trade, and will offer them . at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had F O R CASH ONLY! Finest Elemc Raisins, Cd. pcrlb. New Currants, SA-d. por 11). Splendid llobartbwn Jams, in jars, GUI. pcrlb. ~ in Sib. tins, Bid. ~ Choice Nov.- Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Gd. per box A Fine Light Sugar for IJd. per Ib. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get FUJJtr VALUE for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Peb lb. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on the Corner ; Also, at Grahamstown arid Shortland. ssr A Merry Christmas to you All. "©a ON SALE, r,Y the UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Aberny te,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belniont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's-Starch, white and blue 30 „ R&d Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor •.:.■■ . • -■••' ~-.. ;>■■; -■ , .> ; ■■■■■ ■■ ' ■■.■■:--, ■ -■• ' ■"':■■ ■ >I*i3



J house. 4 >;? *°™T' ' , NO. 8, QOBKK-STRBST. TO LET. that substantial Brick Store in High etrect; belonging w Lo7^^;,fi'vfacroß about farming purposes. centraii* * mi ""here a good , tofwiSi frontage to the «f to ri*£ price, 400 g ain a very fW? Farm %t)TS^KSgraW^arket, a very coitotaWe^^oTncd Cottage veraf ah ° FOlf Sa£b, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a reaUy good 7^-oomed House every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walKirom th£»KiATE SALE, atanexceedggly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good landf 25 of which are in grass, w}* *"^SS house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamii , ton, with frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy termo, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acria land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good lotara Busnj^ several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a P^J,-™; 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. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact UUie Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build,, ings, only 11 miles from^ u l^ la^ PET> No. 8, Queen-street. AS II TON & SO N, a HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of- Eden Crescent and Short-Street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adioining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie. Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is ccn trallv situated between the Railway Station ana the District and Supreme Courts, being withm 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. 1 he property has a large frontage to the water, and m partly fenced. A fresh water creek runa through the property. . WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a largo portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 10c fOet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-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 opposite the New Zealand Insiirance 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 flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The' Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. TO BE LET, part of the Premises (7, Queen street) held by Mr. H. Gilffllan, consisting of Three Floors and a good Dry Cellar, with back entrance. Moderate rent for the whole or a ~, portion.—For particulars apply to HENRY GILFILLATJ--* - House, Lan^-.-f^f>:- ■ J" I^I™""ivr**LK1™""ivr**LK> T'"" .Ji?s4&j* perti>~ '.'■'''•'- * " ■ ':'» **" '■ • jt:-*- ..-.v-ai O? WHOM JX MA:* I ' Li)V X T 1* E S i.:. 1? i X..* , * •■- f r|ii;i;>-> i (nirs%ii •'lovet; ji:a« 't.K;K. 5 • '*. ■x'-'-\--) *;iac::--.>'i»,'-.iti'.<j>isrt;Sfisf»;vui ?herp^ ;_ • ■■■■'■'■• ■■■'■. >•".' ; •■•"*< }y-T- ' '■' .->-. v 'v'!ic .;.■•■;.•!,■.--'ac th{s ;. .. ' y? >«' :I-j ;> »;• i K-:.'\ vv-;.r> C hvv .•Vv..-Ki?f-\ SaaxI*. " .-' -- ■ :•- ; ••■ :.'.' :■.;•• . '■■' -: :• 4a dJiyof -. . • '■•:'■■' ■'-'■.■ ''-'"'- '■'■' '■"••■■■" "'.'^■..^.i ",°«.-.. yi--W* ; ''■'>--- •<" •• •■<.-.■!.■'■ ■>;:;.■ ',:-'r .- Xf-»y ,i.-r--.-y m ■jj. ...^ " ~.;" - :"::;:v; ~:-/< ■<■■''■''■-■■ C. ~.;.;;?" V :-,.*:>. -■"■' '■ '= \.'-J'i- -nf^stS.i .■■ ■. ," ■• !:' ■ r •- I %$£ O iv k j y. r; -o ■& a jfi 1 " *• f"M^ ■■}'-" '■ ' -"a' - '- ...... ' "'■' "*'-. ' -.U *V. ■■■ '.•'■■".■■-,' ■ ~ „■- ~,.—_ .-''*,..'■*-,' k>:.". ",; . " -' ■■ H■.h,.- ~ ■ . ~ ;-. ■'. .' ■