The Evening Star.

Vol. TIL-No. 2,131

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, IB7G

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«^^^. TTNIOX STEAMSHIP COM Jg|gj^ U PANY (LIMITED). FOit TAtf ANAKT. NELSON", PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—December, 1576. I ' *'l * j . p I o li■ § 9 a X 5 j Fri. Tue. iMon! Fri. Wed Sat. v, ' Dec.i Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. I — — 8 12 !18 22 27 30 O 2 5 | 10.} IVI 5 5 p.m. p.m.>a.m. uo'n [p.m. p.m. The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf on FRIDAY next, Sth December, at 2 p.m. Passen gei'3 by 12 noon train. K®, NOTE.—From lo<h December to the 31st January. RETURN TICKETS will be issued to porls within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 2Sth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and "West Queen-streets. •SKfe^CiTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND coiiomandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 ]>.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPitISE (p.s.): Friday. 5 p.m. FOR COPxOMANDEL-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Covomandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. 'Weather and other circumstaTices permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Ma,nager. «^k&=^ T7IOR. THE HOT SPRINGS, ,^p^^T iC MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. 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. CASEY. ■jjtaae^.; TT 0R GOROMA NDE L. ■sSSia®£^' 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 ths Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND M.ANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZTE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). Tho s.s. ARQYLK will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAUItANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and cireuinstances pOT!n.ittin.-c) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should S!ifiicicni inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trins a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ,~ s 2 X "OASSENGERS' LINE OF £fe^w=%v«. JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- T^gsq**Bg Owned by Messrs. Shaav, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenaall-sfcveot, London. The above Line oE Ships are RHGUIjAR TRADERS to all the principal port 3 of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyi Is. and commanded by experienced masters. Tho Bill oi: 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 for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. FuJl particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CR.UIOKSHANK & CO.. J *a£kn^ "I^TAIKATO STEAM NAVl ji|f£l> VV GATION & COAL MINING a!'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves 'Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at Leaves Cunibiidge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Forfc-sfrfifit. Noi'f.mVio.T11 . 1576- ;l-3.. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, ■J^*4Nv _H_ 100 tons register, John B^a^SS^, McKenzce. Master, is a Regular 4^.k£&*^ Trader between AL OKLAND and m~zs&sa£am LYTTELTON. i,Wtodtfht or passage apply to M<JKBKznB> AnrWand. Ffihrnarv In. IS7P ~^TZ ITIOR LONDON DIRECT, ]s2SjSsx JL} TO FOLLOW THE E^^S^f/3 The favourite Al Clipper Barque GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage ap^to^ &CQ ? Agents. •^^^_-rp orwaiuku. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wiU cave for Waiuku as follows:— . , From Onchunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores o± Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with wromnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunpra or Newmarkftt, QTEAM TO AND FROM (?ls?£>- O LUCAS CREEK AND HEN -tgjsa^as' DEESON'S MILL. The s.s. 'ECLIPSE' will leave as under:— Lttcas Ckkeiv : From Auckland— From Lucas Creek— Tuesday, i p.m. Tuesday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Henderson's IVTttx : Thursday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, [p a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. For freight or passage apj^to^ & gQN _ &TZ imOR LONDON DIRECT. te^f* <?£&:■:■ :4 Thcfavouritc Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. Tins vessel being well-known for her rapid passages, will have quick despatch alter the Or.n-i. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and Steerage passengers. For freight, or massacre apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. . (LIMITED), / y3, Queen-street,



■ xcURSION TO WAI- Jlllli^g; $H WERA, HOT SPRINGS. Tho s.s. LILY leaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summer months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY > MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CxVSEY. j^3V T7IOR NOUMEA jSESpI^ JO (Calling at Norfolk Island if inducement offers). caag'ttEt&aM The flue ir oi .e-and-aft Schooner TANNA. For Freight or passage, apply to Captain on board; or to H. F. ANDERSON & CO., Agents. !;QjPECI AL T*T OTI C E : A TO /<s> / /V / CUSTOMERS AND THE /*§>■ / PUBLIC, /^ / /&% / Tll£lt they /<§> / HAVE OPENED /^> / THEIR /C\/ NEW SHOP, No. 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C., ONE DOOR BELOW MESSRS. J. AND J. DICKEY'S. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 103. Cd., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. .In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lawer than the ordinary Auckland Prices! 83F Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. / 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 onice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-afcreet. A fee: it for Mr. W. K. Carter. TU S S H E It, a HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STiCHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEKN-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. X skinner, c 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 Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers lor 203. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. __ WA RNO C X BEOTHE It S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Dui'ham-iUreei., Auckland. BONES ! 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. fc j. SOPPET. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WHAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's? They are legion—-more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. He keeps 20 different lands, 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 j K*lxthlXX MACHINE DEPOT, ! McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. It MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— C&AS a.m. (^9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■{ 1.15 p.m IM ewmarket^ 2p. m. ! 2.45 p.m 3..50 p.m. 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. ; -i.45 D.iv Vfi.oO p.m. ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeco and Graham), i Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, ; Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, Esq., Solicitor, Vulcan Lano.



mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM pany (limited), ace now manufacturing at their Mill s, Kaihu, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equal] i cheap, and more durable, suitable fo ! every purpose to which Coir Matting i applied. Is in use at various Public Builc i ings in Auckland, and may be had of a! Furnishing Houses. ; STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extreme!, i tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. '. TWINE, of various kinds. i SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im I ported article, well adapted for Thatchin; j and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities ant Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shlpmeni of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. AL O V E T T c TAILOR, &c, WELLESLE Y-STRi: XT, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock op Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L 0 U G 11, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description or 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. mOARR I V E, I Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, "Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AMES BUT CH E It, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sea. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. 4~*. II E A V D !i A P E R V \J ESTABLISHMENT. D. McPHERSON, Kakangaiiape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s| Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at Selling Off Pricks. _ TH E NEW GROC Elt V ESTABLISHED T, 211, Queen-street, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, is itar N O W OPEN, "©a WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W ANTE D. A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. It. FRENCH. FAMILY GROCER. 211, QUEEN-STRSIET, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A It It, c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. U. F. B. WOODII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September G, 1876. "VTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected witn this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vesse's, Risks on Specie subject to tspecial arrangements. t&" Losses Promptly Paid. ;fIKO. P. PIKRCK. Ma aw.r. T BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE fj « OF COACHES Leaves Onehutiga— 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. ""VT E W "DBA TTEIt N S J" PAB£,v|f^i PAPERHANGINGS, pJGttwSlKg. Just Opened V. wvyja^-S^ 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 oi Painters' materials Patent Sili ate and Carson's Anticorrosior Paint PORTLAND CE .MEXT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. 1 Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Matin : facturers. Samples and drawings on view at oui i Warehouse, | 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. I [ W. PHILLIPPS & SON,



£*?" £\£\ AND SMALLER SUMS TO r. o&Ot_F\T LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E, MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. 7 lvroN^ V T0 lend in iarse °r smau ' r .13_f_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Is Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. }; '^f 9 gpit ag g & (j °" GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, y AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. Appointment «^^^^^^v> Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland t and its vicinity that she has just received, ex 3 Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials I from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Saltecns, Scarlet i Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong t Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. JR U S S E L L' S 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. 1 Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODER AT E. O C A L INDUSTRY! 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 res-'peetable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ■ ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may ho n'wi'.n to J. Duffy. Nowton Rixprftsa. HE Undersigned arc 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 satisi'ac -1 tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Laud Agent, © Rent and Debt Collector, Stictibitry's Buii-dixos, Quekx-street. Q TAC E~Y & Mo EWIN k3 BEG TO INFORM THE I'UULIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET ■ CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DUiUIAM-STUiCETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STItEET, j _ , . HOUSE, SHIP, "" AND W 02 G ENERAL DECOItATIVS PAINTE It. H tf tzj W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen Hent to all parts of tho C n Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and ™ £3 others to his New Glazing Tariii". a — o J. HENDERSON. . !zj " 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, 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. T AN D J. SOPPET, <tP © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. iHHEAP GR O C E~RY HOUSE, \y 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. hTe a p firewood FOB RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, MKOKANICS' P. ay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton ; Puriri, 11s. Cash. T> F. WEBSTER, JL\l& WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133. QtTEBN-STBKKT, AUCKLAND. fftfaxt fhA TTniiw Rank). PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Panerhangings, 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, 1 Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to sine, and carefully packr.rj._9-. & 97, Q/ÜBISN-fiTREET. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By thk Undersigned, WOOLP A C X S, Full Weight and Size. i BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. npilE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE ' " WORLD! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel," pledges himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPi LO . W. '.:-'E'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and f untiiiulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. t The above Spirit is invaluable in eases of Nervousness. Neuralyia, liheuniatisni, Urinary Affections, &ic. IT has now become an established faei thrt to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. "T JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD r tl • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven-s ien.ee for families, and especially clerks or sinerle gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business.



WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the gro»nd floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, iind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is imder 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 Bilhard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from evei'V hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. HE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OS T-OFFICE HOTE L, G KEY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at tho above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. Q E L E C T T> O O M. & it THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that lie has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at. considerable ex pence, hopes yvKh cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share oi.' their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department: and I ho fact thai, all Liquors are purchased Cor cash, <..i!:.tbl< js niia to Bell the- ijest article, and ».t, reduced prices. I Vs ri:ic-s and Spirits of li.o moat choice wands always in Ri.nek. rjpHE LATEST OUT! READ THIS ! NEWS having just been received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is j compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER of Twenty Shillings in the £, to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in tho West End of London must be attended to, as 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. J7l AS F.IION ABLE CLOTHINri AND SO TRAW AND FELT HATO, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Witiitn the Reach of All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! gff WHAT WAS WANTED! =®a 1. Levy Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON Tllfl GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being properly Fitted before Leaving the Premises, a want hitherto much i'elt. in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. a a& ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, pS\ n and others intending to visit the Sports got IS-j' up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerslie 3®£ Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to jesaaf' step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so •™4 well suited that they need not be ashamed of each other. m- RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and see how he will tarn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astouish you. R2T PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in teeing their offspring Well Dressed, are often puzzled where to go. Listen to Vox Populi. and step in at I. LEVY'S, where you will find an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. jgfe§K QEAFARING MEN AND ■#=#§*rllb. BUSH PEOPLE ! msL; ■&-. .*.i-.M;3g There is a Place in Auckland where you can come either Early i:; ihe Morn ing or Lato at Might to GET CLOTiiivo. which you will find out is the only iHuCo in Town which will suit two of you- wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Rqom lias been specially prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED ! : : I. L EV V, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Warehouse). % * £& PLEASE GIVE A CAI.L! i



QJHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ON SALE: TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and tho ' Canterbury*: OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. N S A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /IHEAP TJLACK QILKS^ CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER, CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF as- B L A C X SILKS, "©a IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A. VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened: CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large, and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &C. RST Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. • CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid. usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. ii. atkins. n sale, by the Undersigned, Ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendozn,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 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, Keiller and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, £ and i 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron iO cases Muntz Metal, Shcething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. m i m ~~b is rT KOBERT BARTLEY having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. o~- t i cj "!£ J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakofield-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. FISHER AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poxiltry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of | order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. WELL SINKERS AND FENCERS. We, undersigned, arc prepared to sink i A\ ells and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom house-street ; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ! ALDERTON & KITCHEN. ; Y&7ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED V? BAKING POWDER.—This now famed ! Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil ! son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan &; Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious in;rredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co's Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. JOHN ~S O P P E T HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. \ ent for fr- A- X- Carter's Waikato Parcels 1 DOo Vt& wM7& B°Oking 0£ **"■"«■•



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, W aiuku, with creek frontage. vavm FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Faun . of 67 acres of really good land, one half of \v hich 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 No. i, three miles from the' landing-place. °UFOR ISaEe, a Bargain, on very easy terms » really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from SALE, at an exceedingly low price a Compact Farm of 100' acres.good landf 25 of which are in grass with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a eomfortaWe four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i acres land, in the best part ot Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good lotara J3U&D, "H^ffi^SS sSat^rylowprlceS. several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a -Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. , FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. w . FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of whictt is under cultivation, with good house and buna ings, only 11 miles from j^^ lagop PET> No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENTJ • Auckland, has the following Choice^Pro perties for sale:— „ .„ „£ FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 16 acres at Mangare, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon t^c farm, and the land. is some of the richest in the province. Price, £1,500. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway Station. , _ , ± ., ,-, _, FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £3/0. £I<(J cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district or Remuera. The residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with large sheds, and other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich volcanic land all under cultivation. The property commands a magnificent view. Price, £075. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, m 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. ■ FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, brinsing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seaflcld View, a fine Residence 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 house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Patcrangi 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. 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 1 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per 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, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. itST For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, sea my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENN OX, Estatk Agent, Auckland ASH TO N & SO N, © 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. Cliamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with, facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and. the District and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by lOe fOet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A Sbeautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Coxa 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.—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-ST REET.—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. Gilfillan, 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 GILFILLAN: H. ASHTONT & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents. CLARKE BROTHERS (T..ATE 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. ¥EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen.. I Manufactory: YorV-siwot.. ParneU. MR- T. TEA FF G Iffr SURGEON i^SgSsv w^-. E N r I S T, (fi^ff^ BTKEhJT. Teeth extracted without Pr' ITI hv i- )r rn nvA _ la Paten^Oxi^Ga^ Vl' "overs ; Artificial TePifo (f rOTT , n nß to a Full Sett. CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firev/ood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance. POB CASH ONLY.