The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-Fo. 2,117.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1876.

PRICE : OJN TE PENNY.



EGU LA R MONTHLY -2jpg£3g; $_\j STEAM COMMUNICATION *<-sasss^.BET\VEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, 1876. «3S&^_TTNION STEAMSHIP COM _J|§g||g_£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. <£I A § *s>sg g s a i &$52« ? 3 2 « a gj _J £_£ _H J m ? K_ H | Fri. Wd. * _______ N_f N_f ° |25 I I jp.m. p.m. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on FRIDAY, 24th instant, at 2 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. jJMl^v A UCKLAND STEAM ■__s___^____ PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above on THURSDAY next, 23rd instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. __fe^.C_TEAM COMMUNICATION \ •^_^l^k3 WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table: FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Tuesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromumlel: i Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put i on board without a shipping note. j J. EDWARDS. Manager, j «^k^^rfl I M E TABLE "-^£_§_§_' ss _ TRANSIT. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. M, NICCOL, Agent. «S£k_S^ imOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _i_l|lg3>|^ JL 1 MAH URANGI, M ATA.K ANA, "feasa^_:AWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland axd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. I Mahukangi. * 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 Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. UAoJdjY. *pffcSßE£_. TT Oli COROMANDEL. "^^^^ 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 MAN GAP AI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY T UESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. RO WEN A will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAU II INGA, calling lit KATIKATI should sufficient inducement otter, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY Ol PLJ_N 1 _ PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. ' A. MCGREGOR, Manager. «W3i_ "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP ££&s^v -W PING COMPANY 4#a^§_*_. (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship 1,051 tons register, Richd. Mosey, Commander, will bo dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. j Having been built specially for this trade, the : Orari is fitted 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 Ofhce, dt, Queen-street. JOHN BATGER> j Local Manager. \ __ -v X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF i 3g£g;£%v X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- j r-^w§_i Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, LcadenhaU-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. c , The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at aunost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j QXEA ME 11 MAT AU. TENDERS will ba 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, - --chors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, luckle, _ecre<k Fittings, and other gear, saved from the . TC sc_ of the s.s. Matou. n_e Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the 6_penntenaonoe of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor,



i 'sfi||___ > iP ° R W A I U X TJ. "«B__S^- The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER. will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, _ p.m. 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 of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents j Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. |^UTTER 'VINCENT.' -|M_eS|3§^W FOR SALE, the well-known Zs&''truns!rZ fn- Rt sailing trading Cutter ' VIN «-3gsg?g__-a GENT,'2O tons register. Has good j carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is I in first-class order, and unusually well found. i For particulars, apply to ! OWEN & GRAHAM. feAfrv nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, -ff^S^^v JL 100 tons register, John -^w^^feNi^- McKenzie, Master, is a Regular :£~Jy_£p^ Trader between AL OKLAND and a___asss_aoi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIE. Annkland. FobruarySl*. IR7fi. ! «&&2&S^ TIJAIKATO STEAM NAVl _l>laEgs_>; YY GATIOX & COAL MINING ! •*»___*-■ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes i day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. i Leaves Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30 a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 . 1876. . I i i "OEOPLE'S T E A W A REHOUSE. [Establtshed 1860.1 ALL WHO WJ?" °E.\L VALUE FO R it :..,;> V MONEY, Are respectfully invited to Note the Price and Quality of our GKNE RA L GROCERIES, bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Pricks i that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG ! UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS. I ______ ! It is acknowledged by competent Connoisseurs i that our CELEBRATED TEAS for the Million, : being a rich combination of many Rare Black ■ Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per lt>. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. (id. lb. 3—Rich Combination, 3s. lb. 4—Finest. 3s. 6d lb. Refined Sugars at Lowest Pricks. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, CHEESE, &C, &C, &c. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note our Address :— FRENCH & CO., IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. WA R NOCK Blt O TII E R S, Soap & Candle Manufactukehs, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. I~fi~~T~S II E R A~N D CO., 1 Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of till kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T~U S S H E RT 9 HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STKEET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. . WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced AVorkmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. ~_T 0 R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. O V E R T O W, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. ENIIY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ! Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! I WATCHES J WATCHES! ! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN | CLOCKS, • Varyin" in prices, from the Household Clock for I 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass ' " Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, O£ 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! _2T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. r_ p E C I A L NOTICE. j_s , Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded ■with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookie at the office of ____ No. 8, Queen-street, Agent for Mr, W. K. Carter.



TTTT A R D & CO. j (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory- Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale AVendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. f^i E D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlaite & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mills, Kai hv, 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 ings 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. 11. 13. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. XjINOLISH GOALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALTS 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, 1870. ME, P. E. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupila attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. AL 0 V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLES LE V-ST HE ET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. Tiik Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are entirely nkvv, axd ol'" 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 and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. TO A R R I V E, Pel* Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haincs 1 bale Doc's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JA M E S BU T CHE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Uoal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. "DIOTUKES. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, C.UKOMO GRAPHS, 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, Queen-street. "XT O T ICE. T. B. CAME R0 N, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. B"~ONES~! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. _ MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows: — {8.45 a.m. /D.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m 16.30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinet 3 and. Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har i born-, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ~T*TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i.l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £.40,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be elFected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks ou Specie subject lo special arrangements, ggf Losses Promptly Paid. lOT.O. p, piKRCR. Ma a«ej;.jg



• J&K6\i\ AND SMALLER SUMS TO dliV|O)tJ'\F LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street- ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. 4S?Ttf_ TIiUST MONEY TO LEND c^W 9 \f on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 23, Insurance Buildings eT l and g c m m ell, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STIiEET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment <^^^^!^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abcrnyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French (Joutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. JR U S S E L L^S c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. T EEII6 MO DERA TK. LSO C.A L INDUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, bxit ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASII-BOAUDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all rcppsctab'.e Grocers. A.lso, Wheel barrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Ooilring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may he iriv«n to J. Duffy. Nf.^vton TVxpress. T~TFe Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of' HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, "House"and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Qukkx-stuebt. T A C E V & MoEWIN BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS (; IT V 1 1V b 1 FIST Alt 10 XO W OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Cornrr OK QUERN AND GIT YB U FFET __ DURH AM-STRE KTS. 8, WYNDHAM-STItEET, . . Ch HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H « — 2 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the CJ r_ Province. M • W ft "~ " _ J.H. requests attention of Builders and ~ f£j others to his New Glazing Tariff. W —" Q J. HENDERSON. s, wyndham-stiieet! CHEAP TIMBER! 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. AN D J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. fiHEAP GROCEIIY II O US_^ \j NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. CHEAP FLU E W O O D FOR I RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titreq Wood (full measurement) at 12s. : per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. F. W E B S T E R, 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133. Queen-street, Auckland, iNftxt Uif> Union Hrmkl. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangiugs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, ! Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully i packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, _c_ By the Undersigned, WOOL PACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. mHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD 1 S. EVINSON, Proprietor o" the 'JEokw Ytvje Hotel," pledges himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, cither by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary ] Affections, &c. j IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 02, Qneen-BT.reet.~aAMI!EL i COOMgte Pim'rifttnr. IN the language of Dli. WATTS, slightly altered— ; When I take my walks abroad, i Mow uianj men I see, i The best dressed have boon supplied . ■ From the City Clothing Mart. i -SAMUEL COOMBES. 92, Queen-street.



rjIHE /^ REYHOUND TTTOTEL, CORNER OF 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 Mil. 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. COM MERCIAL 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 Bar or Beer-room, and this has 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. MICHAEL C 0 R C O R A N, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support lie received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, | and respectfully wishes the same patronage Sof be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. EDEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAM UE L EVI NS 0 N (Late of this New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-stveet), Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above house, and is now fitting: it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. 187fi. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL~ CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER bogs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiove ments that he ha 3 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 ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christ-church.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 sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from eve?-v hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mII E 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 Tabies.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-stkeet, 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. Q ELE C T TJ O0 M. THIS T L E II OTE L, QTTEEH -STREET. IP X CHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. JLJ (IvNOWX AS THE BAHKELI,). JOHN J. ODLUM. Proprietor, Begs to inform the- inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the abovo Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refuxnishfid the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet ydtlt a fair share of their support. ! J.J.O. would also cnli their special attention Ito his Bottle r-ecartment; »nd the fact that all i Liquors arft purchased for cash, enables him to i sell the best artioie, and at reduced prices. I Wines and Spirits of the most ohoice brands always in staok.



TH E KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tain o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. QHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. 11. II AL L & C 0. f} N S A L E: TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON j LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. Q N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N SALE, ex ( Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abcrn 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 ~ Arch , JOD bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to IS feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles _0 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate S^la l(J0 cases Column's Star ' Windsor Soap, 'I\i.; .-ic Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. •>sS__isu~< u _ e __jte i i_, i CLARKE BIIOTH Ell S (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC ' GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Jj O~ T I 0" E. ' J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER. MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs SpragK and Sons, in Wafeefleld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. _ . For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Popper or Coffea. c. c a" r it, 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. I\T E W L d~C~AITTN DUST RY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. R^ T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON C3i£_ Wakefield- DENTIST, (tm¥fls street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). A^ P A TTERSON, c WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cnt anri uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. Cheapest firewood ever XJ OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 78. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance, FOR CASH ONLY. (HHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH \J M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and LoDg Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers. &c. at Selling Off Pricks. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, © Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale: — FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remucra. 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. FOR SALE, a -really fine Building Site at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station ; there are 2i acres, and the site commands a magnificent view. Price, £550. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a good four-roomed Cottage, with large workshop, and every convenience. Price, £140. 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. j FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence iin this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. Price, £210' j WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 ! acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohanpo I Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi '; School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por ! tion fenced. This properly will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 | 10s. par acre; £550 of the purchase money can i remain on the property. j MANGARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with Residence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4 miles from the Oiiehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 pcx1 acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £250, (gß* For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the "Weekly Herald." J. M. 'iENNOX, Estate Aoent, Auckland



JOHN S 0 F P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUK EX-STREET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau lilock, VV aiuku, with creek frontage. t? o ,.,yi FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of C 7 acres of really good land, one halt or which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot J\ 0. i, three miles from the'landinsj-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a voiy comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold Kin den, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and ouiei OIJTOR Sa£e, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minute walk from Ul£oß SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres^ocd land! 25 of which are in grass with koo" house, atables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy ternia, a comfortable our roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 aues land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low W'ice, a Partly im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. , FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good e-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment io x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion ot which is under cultivation, with good house ana builtt ings, only 11 miles from j^g^g^ppET, No. 8, Queen-street. HA SIIT O N & SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEEN-STHEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— gjj!' DEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adjoining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation ot Mr. VV. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and. the District and Supreme Courts, being withm three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLong 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 throusrh the property. WAIUKU.-Favm of 259 acres, with a irood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good, grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, iv 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 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 modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildings; plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W. C. D E N N I S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! £) 0 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work th.it 10-guinea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. ■ No. 2, 4id. lb. Pearl Barley, 3£d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Sardines, best brands, lOd. and 6d. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2id. lb. Pure Limejbice, 8d; per bottle ; 2s. 4d. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five miles froß of oh arse. X>LANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER) CUCUMBER VEGETABLE MARROW and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLT CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &C..&C. R. BAI RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD" •IN© ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. Tne Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. 1 erms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. rp H E N E W GROCE 11 If JL ESTABLISHMENT, 214, Queen-street, Two doors above Messrs. Coupland & Cp.'s, WILL OPEN ON SA T U HD A V NEK T, NOVEMBER 18, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL G.^OCEitliOS, NEW SEASON TEAS AND PROVISIONS. ' A Trial Okder Respectfully Solicited* W AN TED, A Few Dairies of Choice Butter, E, FRENCH, P -V M ILY V. it oCE R. ■ ~1-i, QOEJ3N-STKKKT, J » Auckland, (Lata-of Pollen-street, Tliaraee^