The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No 2,077

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1876.

PRICE :

O^E PENNY.



' _&_s>jp£»jg> <ssS^^ BEGULAE MONTHLY -§I_D_^;J-A/ STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th of October. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. «gas_S^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- VJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Poets. Time Table—October, 1876. si g as 3 ONEHUNGA | | S | | i § DEPART. | < 3 < S. 3 P X »-! H P= H (^ Sat. wu Mo. Fri. Tu. Sat — 7 11 16 20 24 28 The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY. 7th instant, at 11 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. .d^rkfe^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- V. ssls__3_» PANY. Shippers are requested to Book all Cargo at tho Company's Office, in Auckland, prior to ship ment. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. «=|||||^npiOß THE lOJMARA PJJSH. "^The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Onehunga for Grcymouth on or about the 12th instant, should sufficient inducement offer. For freight or im-ggj^ Queen-street Wharf. *s_kfej > .C_TEAM COMMUNICATION ■^__|^__|lsn WITH THE THAMES AND COiiuMANDEL. Time Table : DTJK._t_.M (S.B.)—FOE THAMES. From Auckland From Thames : • Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 am LALLA ROOKH (s.s.)—Fob Thames. Friday, 11 pm All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. T A B L tZ^SSr ss _ TRANSIT. Saturday, 8 am Saturday, 12 noon Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, os; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. «£2_*^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPEH, 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. Mahubangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. M vtakana, 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. UAol!i I. O R Wj^ I U X U. •^^^^' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— Leave Onehunga— Saturday, 7th October, 7.30 am Leave Waiuku— Saturday, 7th October, at 11.30 am Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's I\ lVealher and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores oi Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union SS. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with f^^l&^AM, Onehunga or Newmarket. i^3___toir~:vi_7AllvATO STEAM NAVI- W Gv T rOX & COAL MINING ■■SSS-SK^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP loaVe Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; H imiltOT for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday^ jr ggu^. Secretary. Fort-street, September 1, 1576. CO ROMAN DEL. •ySsssslSs3' f p2ip. ssAT i GYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 11 o'clock, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will be Detained until 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th inst. FOR OPOTIKI DIRECT. The s s STAFF A will leave for Opotiki direct on THURSDAY, V;;;_r:=::^r r:T: ~: _::>ASSENGERS' LINE OF ■^^^i_%v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA £^?^z£& owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadcnhall-strcet, London. The a.bove Lino of ships nra 11EGULAR TRADEJiS to all the principal ports ot New Vo-.iV, d They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds and commanded by experienced masters. Tho BU of Fare is most substantial and ot the best quaUty, and the accommodation roomy and CoThc nu"dersigncd arc empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which lias been guaranteed m the tolonj. Rctuni ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on <j^»tgODtO L. I). _sAltl-YiN <V W., I OWEN & Gil AH AM, CRUICKSHANK & C 0. ,) ~-^_T_u W"EW ZEALAND SHlP :^^v^^ J3| PING CO.'S LINE. is2£=_3_^ >' The Al Clipper Barque ROBIN A ■j_2l_r____£S_£- DUNLOP. 193 tons register, now Soading for LONDON DIRECT, andliaving the jTmi tor part of her cargo engaged, will sail early 1 Uirv!- iViM'-'ht or passage apply to JToi treM^r^EALANfi SHIPPING CO. P* (LIMITED), JOHN BATGER, Agent. A^]^i2g^eT>tgmber U, 1876. f K^HE Brigantino FLI RT, __3_aS_ I 100 tons i'fKistcr, JOHN mpKpnzie, Master, is a Regular iMSsS^ TmtuTAiet wren AUCKLAND and 3 S2_s_^^i LVTTELT.ON. For freight or passage oP^j™ McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15,1870. p> LUM B E RS.-FIN AL NOTICE. Tv THE PLUMBERS OF AUCKLAND WHO REFUSE TO PAY THE LICENCE l'fcb OF £5. (TirE WRETCHES). who desire cleanliness and Comfort at home, we invite a call. PEACE. & TOO Pj PI.V&&EB& $c»



CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC 5 • i 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. __„ ULMA 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.' I~W rT ~ J ° N E S, f TT • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maicer, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. Ijl ISH £ B AND C 0., ; Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. j Poultry 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 the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. lil R0 B I N S ON, J c Importer. Breeder, and Dealer, in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short land-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Alwaps on Sale— Canaries in full song, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. U S S II E R^ o 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 II YEAKS). WB E A L, « Nptw 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. T EVE N S AND WILS ON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order.__ WH. SKI N~N E R, « 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. W~ ARNOCKBItO. THERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox"s Creek. Office:—-Durham-street, Auckland. "X AND 'J, S"r~P~I 5 E T, ty © Freeman's Bay Ssbam Millls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. C^ O V E R T O NT • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. O T I C~ E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messes. F. Akciiard & J. Bhown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to busines to receive a share of 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. Brewins's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. Notice '■ notice < notice i ±S J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sain Mendel, from London, which be intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6"d per pair; Superior ditto, !)d: Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2M. pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id! Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (id pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, Id; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d: Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding t lie above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, 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 packed.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. MUSIC LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.— Mr. Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Dcanes, Karagahape Road, opposite MrJL. D. Nathan's. G. S CHW A R T Z E • begs to announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for currying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, Sec, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri can, Geneva, and other leading makers. CLOCKS of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English, Co ntinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of "interest.—Apply to Mr, LAISHLBJ, SQlicttgr, High-street,



Business, Cards. i x^r a 5 d &T~ c o. i (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, I Auckland, j AGENTS * 10K i The Auckland Steam Rope Factory j Allcndcr's Soap Factory ! Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale t Wendel'a New Zealand Grape Wine. f^i E D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BO *, TBUILDERS, TURNERS, &<J. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR M ILLS, KAI HU, KAIPAKA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Mattius is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may bo had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "pi N 6L I S H COALS" Ex Sam Mendel, from: Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOoL COAL, which for 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. summer sums to r^l»P\?\f LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. Q. R. BURGEBS, Pare Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ it Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge forjyour. selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. ft. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Parnol). Yk acT clou a ii, «J» mechanist, Masei'ield's Buildings, Albert-3troet, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting. Washing, and evry other descrip tion of domestic a.r.d general Light Macninory maau and repaired. Modol JCngines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and t^ciontiiic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Scicw and AVheel Cutting, &c, *c. 1" CARS ON, House and Land Agent, V • Kent and Debt Collector, S-ICHBUR-'d BcH-tDINGH,' O' KEN-STEBIST. W. P. B. W OO D HTM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address:—Care of Messrs. J Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N,B. —Pupils attended in Town or Country Soptcinber 6,187 C. ELL AND (lEMME L~L, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS OF SIIOK AND HarnKSH LEATHERS, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LiCES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per • Hero.' W7NDHAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-street. WA. PATTE ii S O IN, * WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-strekt, Onehunga. On Bai, b : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. __ _ - i _ _. T. B. CAMERON, ARCHITECT AI-D ENOISrSKK, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lav*, 0 prepared to supply Plans, Specincavtoiiß, jujfl orrect Estimates for all description of Bnildinge on ortest notice. mO CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT JL BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or pize.— Apply to J. «. MACFARLANE &CO . Fort-street; Or, to E, CARR, Custom-house-street. I AMES B U T.G HJS R, W CAETKB, CONTRA-CTOR, &-c. Good* Cleared and Delivered from Ship*' side on WnORTKHT NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle axd Bay or Islakd Ooaxs. Also, Fiehwood, cut or uncut, at KKASONABLK RATKB BY ArpOIMTMEST TO Her Ladyship r -»sj&»Jiß*£2£jK Marciioiness the "t6^^^^^^^t^i»!' Normandy. MRS PAT F, STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. Ladies, we ffuarsntee our 10s 6d Home-mads Staj'S to give more uipport, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. MBLLOR'S ■ SAUCE. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL oy LKA AND PERRIN'B WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. *ar To be had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent, Auckland. AL O V E T T u> TAILOS, &c, Wsxl_:sl_y-str__.t, OppcsHe the Uniied Service Hotel, Begs to inform his Customers and the Public that he lias recommenced business as above, and hopss by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material . to merit a continuance of past favours. Tho Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c , are Entirely Hew, and of the LateatJDesigns.jj t&~ An Early Inspection! Invite 1. jgf O W LANDING, EX -LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddler/, Harness, &c. .(J tvfce G'eop-work; Haiu^s, Harness Liquid, &o. HENRY BRACiIs GO. (LIMITED), , WHOLBSALKf SADDLERS, &c, [ Waleall, Englana j aaa Hlgh-atroet, Auckland.



Business Cards -5! WEBSTER^ ft WHOLKSALK AND E_.TA_Xi SADDLES AND HARHEfJS MAKER, 133, Qu__n-3TK___, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). HHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- X. chasers ol HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rate 3, in ny quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and lmmediat cash remittances returnad at satisfactory ratea. IRELAND BROS., Tanneks and Leather Manufacturkes, "G . ECI A L NOTICE. Partios sending' Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely ixpon them being forwardod with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booklngjat the ■ office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ! Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. iTIHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \_J NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newmsrliet to know that Tea is reduced 'in price al; D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mr. Kilfjour's, nnrt for a short lime •will be sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d perlb. QOthei articles at moderate prices yuu H. H A Z A H D *GUNM A X B R (Lato of the Thames), QuEEN-BTEEKa1, Aucklam), opposite A. Dornwell's, IBIPORTER Of EVERY DESCRIPTION OF I FIRE-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. ' Adams's Colt's, Smith and Weapon's, Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider. Lefaucheux, Flobert's Rifles and Pletols. Dixon's and Hawfcsley's Powder Flasks, Shot Poucheß, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all hinds of Breechloading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give tatisfaction. On the premises is a NKW SHOOTING GALLERY, replete with all modern improvements, and su_iplied ■with Rifles and Pistola of tho best makers, N.B. —Fire-armß and Ammunition purchased [or exchanged. JM H E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offorlng Good's beautiful Photographs ol THE HOLY LAND MILEV BTUDIEB OF HKADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! E.W. i_vi^es inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Lite rature. Office and Fancy Stationery, w, New Books, Magazines, and Newspapors by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBEAEY 100, QtTEEN-STRKET. JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellesley- Btreet Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and avery convenience for Fauailifs, and especially Clerkß or Single Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. Ttie Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T~~ R U S S E L L'S W # FIBST-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOnSE, HOBBON-STRBKT, AUCKOAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderatCL Ii- HOUSE, LAND, AND GENBRAL AG_«T, RENT AND DEBT COI.LECTOK, BORNWIi_L'B BUILDINOS, TIVJ DOOIi.B FKOM QUKES-STREET. T OSBO RN E & C 0., W • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advancofl on Wool consicrned to them, and whicli they will wavo hoase and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. A UCKLAND WA TBRWO"EKS, JXfc BKANSTON & FOKSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBKRB, Are prepared to Uy on Water Services in accordunoo witU the Specifications and General Condition required, aurl on the most reasonable terms. BRA.NSTON & FORSTER, Plumbero r.nd Gasflttora, *c Albert-atreet. HOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite tho attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. ) Our TEA at 2s Gd. ( ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot bo equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) ( ) Koillers Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) lOcl., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; Wo. 2,4_d ( ) dozen. ( )( > < ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 3s ; ( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOVfS AND SUBURBS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASES. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. AN SALE (CHEAP), A.T J. BLAIKIE'S YARDS, VICTORIA-STRBBT WEST, (Four doors from the Union Bank), 60,000 BEST BANGOR SLATES 800 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT Of tbe b^st brand. fcJJo^S-- 11 MdJ Newmarket will leave i^}^^- Ham 6.80 pm



TTMRY GEORGE PAYNE, OL watchmaker and jeweller, Foot of Welleblex-steeet, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES I WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d, to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieceß in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCIIE3 of various Makers and of every description. IST In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just baen received, and tha Wholo Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices. Kk pairs in Evsnv Branch of the Trade executed under H.P.s personal superintendence. ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds, or Scrip Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, -Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. Tenders mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS' Tenders arc required for Building a House at Takapuna Lake, labour only. Plans may bo seen at my office until Wednesday, the 11th, when the tenders are to be delivered at I o'clock. JAMES WRJGLEY, Architect. T~E N D E R ST Tenders will be received until FRIDAY, Gth instant, for Refitting Engine, Boiler, and Paddle wheels, ready for putting on board steamer. Labour only. ' Specifications to be seen at I HOLMES BROTHERS', (Mice, Queen-street. rjTo SHIPWRIGHTS. TENDERS will be received up to SATUR DAY next, 7th instant, for WOODWORK to Iron s.s. Steamer now building in the Yard of the undersigned, Albert-street. It. H. YEOMAN. October 3, IS7G. rpo carpenters" and builders. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders Will be received by tlie undersigned up to ipm of Friday, "tiie 6tli Ootobcr. for additions and alterations to a Residence at Itemuera. The lowest or any t-nder not necessarily accepted. CKUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street. Auckland, October 3, 1876. j rpTO B~W~I L D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p m. of Saturday, 7th October, for the Erection of a Brick Storo in Elliott-atreet. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. WATC HES!! "W ETCHES ! WATCHES !!! *3- T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE. "5» 1 have received by the Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewelled in 8 holes, £35 ea-h. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 Gold Calinder Watch, Jewelled In 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. 2 Silver Koyless Hunting Levers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £16 each. 6 Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joints, £10 lie. Each Watch is Accompanied with a Certificate from T. RUSSELL & SONS, AND Waiiraktbd. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union BiNK. THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES FROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. • MORE WATCHES TO AIWIVF, NEXT MONTH. Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from good marks. fMTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \J WELI/INGTOJSr-STKKKT. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, &C. —Mr Hahrison and Mr Pychoft. Terms, Is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mods. F. Pki/tzer, of the College of Henri Quatro. Paris. Terms, is pvr lesson of one hour. Three leseons per week, 2s lid. GKRMAK.— Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hensbn, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per le'son of one hour. Throe lessons per week, 2a 6d. Tw■■•. or more subjects by agreement. Book-keex)ing C!aso for LadifS. Moufliaur Peltzkr and Mr Ekkskn beg to intimate that their eveniegs aro fiiily occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc., apply at toe School. C^EiSDS ! SEEDS! SEEDS £>$ SPECIALITIES FOR 1876. . Asparagiw—Lenormando, Giant ; Cauliflower— Lanomirado, Short stmemed ; Oelemc -Turnip rooted Celery ; Tomato —Early Dwarf Red ; Cucum bers—Gladiator, and Gherkins for pickling; Mtslons —St Laud, oblong nettled, Tours. Sugar, Bo'diid Nettled, and Green Climbine Prescot (all new French varieties). Also, Cucumbers—Marquis of Lome, Sion House. Rollison's Telegraph, and Blue Gown ; Melons— Munro's Littlo Heath; Tomato- Carters Green Gage. Retail Price—Ona Shilling per packet, R. BAIRD, Victoria seid store VIOrOBIA-STBBST. in he a p t~t^^e-r"i \J CE3AP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, ' ABE SIILIi OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER, All Kfildg of Bid'-*' •-*« Timb'-r on Sale, ana a tert supisriok Q na ;ity of Ssooad-class Flooring at Low Rates. 'Turning in ajl its Branches. J. ft J. SOPPBT^ A



Miscellaneous -BWYNDEAM - STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, .. 02 P AND •v> tarl 7j GENERAL' DECORATIVE PAINTER. t&: S" JZ{ Q Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province, fc J. H. request attention of Builders and others to his New Glazing Tariff. qq M — o , . J. HENDERSON, Izj 8, Wtndhah-strhbt. 1 O 0,0 00 ROLLS OP • PAPEEHA.NGINGS w. phillFFps and son 95 AND 97, QUKKN-STRKKI, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80] PaoKagcs New Patterus of PAPiK HANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pc 1 Carnatic' and 'Glenlora,' offer special indue, ment to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and wator; Canvas, P»per Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleos-rraphs, Photographs, and Ser»)i Balance of stock of Ohromo Lith«graphs, be Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Yarn sh Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and a kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundrie Portland Cement. Wholesale: and Retail, PtlCLyli'l? <i S ON, 95 & 97, Qneen-street. T ACE V & McEWIN, Beg1 to inform the Public that tlie J93-CITY BUFFET "5» LUNCHEON AND SUPPER ROOMS IS NOW OPEN. ~::: r : r CORNER OF QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. USTOP E N E Tx The Greatest Kovelty of the *ge ! THE AUTOMATON UMBRELLA, a new thing in Umbrellas. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. r\ at s. ARRIVED : Per ' Rosannah Rose,' 750 SACKS OATS. T. H. HALL & dO. Yji L O U R. ARRIVED : Per • Eosannah Rose,' 35 TONS BAKERS iFINEST FLOUR, in Backs and bags 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. CHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! \y 8 casos McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 esses CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kega CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in Bladders T. H. HALL & CO. "TVTEW- MOHAIR riHECKS. jS IYJL yy NBWI ' (NEW NEW [ MOHAIR STRIPES. < NEW new) (.new NEWI (NEW NEW ' f GRISSAILLE SILK LUSTRES.- NEW NEW) INEW NEW) (NEW NEW } PLAIN SILK WARPS. ] NEW , NEW) U^ NEW) ir&vW NEW- CHECK SILK WAP>a jSSS- IsMVJ (NEW 111} CHE°^ fcHALU. {HI NEW) rNFAV S \ FRENCH BEIGES. - NEW ' •> (NEW NEW) /NEW NEW LUSTRINES. {new NEW) ( NEW NEW} JAPANESE SILKS. i^W i>ljVV; (new 111} FRENCH MUSLINS. J'nlw" (new NEW) NEWJ FRENOH CAB:IBEIa >- - NEW (NEW NEW> ft#Vv[ PRINTS. (S NEW ) (NEW AT W. RATTRAY'S, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 6C, Queen-street.



For Sale. FORSILE AND LEASE, Tho following available Properties. For particulars apply to the undorsignod :— I—Freehold of 20 acres at Bay of Islands, with five-roomed Cottage erected upon it; a right of run adi ohung, together with 100 Long-woolled Ewes. Prico required, £600. 2—GlO acres, mostly bush, at, Maungaturoto; good land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, siib divided into ton paddocks, together with Tho stock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatea; good land; 65 acres in grass, with dwolung-house, garden, and orchard. 5— IG7J acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings. Prico required, £1,200. 6—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7_700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukckoho district. B—CO acres near tho Buckland Station, open land and bush. 9—lGs acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 10—COO to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku, ..-■ fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling. 12—2,170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Road, close to the Sand Hills, the property of Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, water, and shelter; all good fattening land. Price required, £700. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced, and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £6 an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence atOnchunga^ with 9 acres lirst-elass meadow, near to' the Pali. ALFRED BUCKLAND.__ F "OETSALE"or LEASE,' those large Pre mises adjoining the "Windmill, comprising 1 largo iron Building^ Coi'tby3oft.: one Brick Build ing slated rooi' 501't by 2oft, with new six horse power Engine and Boiler, now erected. This property is admirably adapted asa manufactory ; allotment about 72ft by 200 ft. $ * FOR SALE, 1 pair French Burr Mil] Stones, 4 feet two inches, cases and hopper complete; 1 Dressing and 1 Smoothing Machine, complete; lot of Pulleys and Shafting, &c; a large lot of second-hand Bricks and Bats, all cleaned: also a ouantity of Building Stones; 1 Lathe. 11. PARTINGTON, House and Land Agent, 75, Queen-street. T O li~N SOP P~E~T, £? HOUSE <fe LAND AGENT. i^TOI!; SALE, a Bargain, on J;'" j i Kj£rj ■&- very easy terms, a ready good ■^^-^^SSBoven-roomtd House, with every con venience for * family ; enly 12 minutes walk from . c Union Bank, n TT^OB, Immediate Fale, at an exceed _fl_ ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really Good Dairy Farm, 425^ acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrjing on tho same. FOB SALE, on easy terms, a com« fortable Four-roomed Oottace, good garden, and about 4 aoros l"nd, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bußh, 14 miles ?roni Auckland. Terms eaey.v FOR Immediate Sale, at very lotp prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FA EM of 81 Acres, witb House, <!fce., about 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a gooa 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Ko 8, Qaeen-Btreet. I^OR SALE by E. C. GREENWOOD", auctioneer, Hot/sk, Land, and Commission Agent Market Hou^is :— * FOR SALE, 12 miles from Auckland, on the Great South Road, a very comfortable and compa3t Home, •stead, containing 25 acres, more or less of good land, fenced, and divided into 0 paddocks, 10J acres wheat 1J acres In oats, remainder in good grass. There is a good 4-roomed House, cowshed, &0., on the property first-class well, orcaard well planted with fruit trees, and other improvements Price, £365. Terms, £50 or £100 cash, balance can remain for a term at £8 ?£ peranuum. Immediate possession can bo had. FOR SALE, 6-roomed Cottage in Carleton Oor'e Road, allotment 33 x 115, let at 10a per week: in so- ad repair Price, £135. KOR SALE, 4-roomed House in Newton R nafl allotment 33 x 100 ; good well &c Price £200 * FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton c oa d. allotment 33 jl 200; two frontages, good wf if" &c Price. £250. j11 ' S FOR SALE. 6-roomed two-storied House .„ -gasi street, good view, ove y convenience; larp ' Ji.nhoi allotment. Price, £250; terms, £C 0 ca' •? w-*v mortga?ec. «»• v* JP> FOR SALE, 4-roomort Cottage, with s „., „; stroot; ireehold allotment; let for ' '** c f&■*% f umiFhed. Price, including furnitnrf &j 4 «' <^ «c half cash, balance at Interest. Komi V* KOR SA.LE, two Shops in Syro hold), Let to good tenant for 27s <* j ,*, , «?>'• cheap. Price £700 the two. *? \ \€V, Ch yOR SALE, five miles froir rm' Ji l ° *®'[L compact little Homegtead o' i» __, «_._., * fenced and subdivided in* „ 6 jVm Tz}, ood roart in grass, orchard, garde- ,;««^; dairy, good well, &c. a K.g™, dlaid «o»» For ale 42 acres- V^ITS situated about 4 jf Vpati, '. -^T.m ' suitable for a JlZff^ !a>V<*santl s H°UBe^l' FOR SALE, * f ma, Allotments, freehc' fl and lezaehn* various parts of tne Towa, , Buburba and Province. ' L R. C. GEEENWO OB v* nd, Estate, and Co mm t sil ' . ._ Markkt House.. Nt A STREET. * This Commodious HaU.withSci'' . and Harmonium m«y ba hj- i Meetings, s un d^v TO BE LP- „ —_L_" -*■ lsrge aar^ jJ-> On Graftnn T?^ j tainingtenro- - convenient F^miiv ■ °ad ' a runnmg atr always weKSi **»*»c«. con out-build J- earn of Water con, P^ dbypumP Md the gr B r ■ Jgß. together wd* a boS°^ oUS >'«ds^and b«. A -« portio, of wln hc^fsU^ r S Oa BUILDERS. X A V E fjl M B E X GREAT lh^ U"'.'Jfsigned is selling »• AA _x REDUGEIi EA^ES. C. A. HARRIS, BKIIOMAItI ROAD s AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER January 26, 1876. ; A. HOBSON-STRKET. BOARDING AND D VY EST ABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES. Lady Principa1........TZ1...M«. Kaye Wright. oStoZ?** 1 QU&rter WiU co^e«oe on Monday, 2nd "W^tbifoffice, PBr i«tt«f