The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,116

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1876.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



"O EGU LA R MONTHLY jgS2gg> ~£\j STEAM COMMUNICATION "sSss^3^Bkt\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 IG, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, IS7G. «i«-&_fe^ TT^ION STEAMSHIP COM^ < J|||g|g U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 187(5. < A g d I * g c g g. g s g g c ; p-| s % I s % % a s H S Fri. Wd. ,-. fi • Nov Nov r-i , | 24: 29 0 I 2 ~5 ! I [p.m. p.m. ! ~The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the AVharf ; on FRIDAY, 21th instant, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. •wasa^CITEAM COMMUNICATION ! .^__g___yk3 WITH THE THAMES AND ; COROMANDEL. j Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) i Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday 11 p.m. Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: 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, j Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put ] on board without a.shipping note. 1 J. EDWARDS. Manager. ©l&kjg^r W\ I M E TABLE ■^s^2* S.S. TRANSIT. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, i p.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, I p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Freight, 30s per ton. Passage. 5s : Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. ,^3*%^ 171011 THE HOT SPRINGS, iparj^' JP MAHURA NGI, M ATA KAN X, "cS3-as^srKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPEE, 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. Maiiukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday und Friday at 10 a.m.. when tidus will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting.- For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. '^Z^ TJIOIt CO ROMA NDE L. •c&KEsai&y Tne BSi ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at LvS 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 Omce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). Tho s s ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAUK \NGA, calling at JvATIKATI should SSf^^r^^'BA^^PLlNTY PORTS, making ~_ - " >TEW ZEALAND SHIP" S&lSix J3i PING COMPANY fe^^^- (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1 051 tons register, Richd. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about tne 30th of December. 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 burgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Ofiice, 90, Queen-street. JQHN BATGER> Local Manager. ~~7T^ LINE OF I^^f^x JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- B-l--^--s-!l Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all tho principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tie Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and CoThf i undersigned arc empowered to grant passages from London to NewZea and payment %S? SfflWf Srato^e^Sost regular intervals. 'i\i\l particulars on application to L. D. NAIHAN 60 OU., I OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) QTEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS' will be received by the under- Bi'jncd up to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matan. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horac-powcr nominal, built in 1870, by Kin caird McQueen & Co., of Duncdin, and were carei'ully refaioved from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and Saved complete and in proper order. Tho property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SM ITH, Contractor. .jp'Jght ___.__- % rect -ZZ'-r- Itk '■rr" ■. QTKAM NAVl \v''S^- W * gatio:%'& COAL MINING •"-SS-^^ jOMI'AIsIx (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: aswflteamer WAIKATO sssraov for Hamilton-Tuesday, Timi's "BaV dat a^aturday at 10.30 a.m. lißavea kaiuiiiou tor Mercer- Monday) Wcttnes day, and Friday, atd.JO a.jn. FRANZ SCHEEFF,



. ° R w a i tr k v. "^^di^ls' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiulcu as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, 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 j Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, j Oneliunga or Newmarket. I <P UTTEII 'VINCENT.' •fH^vlab. FOR SALE, the well-known ' tSs^SsTO fast sailing trading Cutter ' VIN j g;^-?-r_, fm -rf*, qj£j^'i<,' 2(j tons register. Has good j carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is j in first-class order, and unusually well found. I For particulars, apply to OWEN 8c GRAHAM. ! mHE Brigantine FLIRT, •ii^S^K -a- 10° tons register, John 5s^ =a*NKSI^ MoKenzie, Master, is a Regular | Trader between AL GKLAND and j ':^^^^-^ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. 11. McKENZIE. AnnklanA. FohrnaryJlS. IS7fi. TO MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, j j D. HAMILTON, ; MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. I D.H. begs to inform Merchants and Country ! Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New I Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE , TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. "DEOPLE'S TE A W AIIE H O TJ SE. X • I [::. ;\\:-.lisiikd ISGO.I ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR READY MONEY, Arc respectfully invited to Note the Piuce and Quality of our GENERAL GRO C E It I BS, bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS. It is acknowledged by competent Connois sours that our CELEBRATED TEAS for the Mi llion, being a rich combination of many Rake B lack Teas, possess qualities of the highest ordar. No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per Il>. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Gd. lb. 3—Rich Combination, 3s. lb. I—Finest, 3s. (id lb. Refined Sugars at Lowest Prices. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from tho Best Dairies in tlie Province. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, CHEEISJ3, &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 B R 0 TII E R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. 171 I' SHE II A N D C 0., 1 Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, . Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-curod 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^ m v s s he r, JL 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, c 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 nouses. WH. S X I N N E R, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN X.ANE. All Branches of the Building Trade cxc cuted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. E O R G i AX E R~s7 Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 0 V E R T O N, « GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. ENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES I WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., 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 Largo and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices 1 /KF Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. IVs personal suporinten denca. QPBCIAL.NOT I C E. I*3^ sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded With dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coacti, by booking at the office of^ ■ No. 8, QVtfWJrStewt* 1 AR»it«wMfiW».K»Cwt6^



WA E D & C 0. (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 Pleads , Sydney Paper Manufactory i Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape "Wine. CE D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. i CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn • in any sizes to suit purchasers. ! Apply to WARD & CO. ! (Late J. S. MacfarlaTiC & Co.) ; : Or, to E. CARR, Custom-houae-street j ( nni-IE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM j PANY (LIMITED), I j ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR j Mills, Kaiii v, j KAIPARA : "FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is i 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. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. Tfi N a lTT~s~h c oa 17 ~s7 Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST lIARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use ami Smithy purposes. , . , Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything m the market. v ANDERSON 6c CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. Ttyr E. F. R WOODII AM, iVJL 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 6,1876. L O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the Uiiilerl Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the L'ubUc that lie has comnioneed business as above, and hopes by strict attention lo bugincss, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit, a continuance of post favours. Tub Stock oi<" Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely Nevv, and ok Tim 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. m o a ii R i v E, JL Per Tamaya & City ok 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. T A M E S BUTC HE R, *$ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. 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. T> I C T U R E s7 SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICT UR E S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO 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. QUKKN-STRKET. W ° T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, 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. ■"OONES~i BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower <3ueen-street,by j. & j. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— a.m. f0.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket< 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 d.it> lfi.3op.m. "t BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE O• 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. U L~ M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori ! Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Mar ' j boui1, and principal buildings (also album size) ! of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. L __ , ! "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJi COMPANY. 5 ■ FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of everj . description of Property may bb effected witl; this Company. 3 Hulls Insured for the \ oyage or Tune. Mer- L ehandise, Goodg, and Freight Insured, bj , steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. m imm% promptly paid.



£P" fhfh ANr) SMALLER SUMS TO »^\j?w 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, Shortiand-strcet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. jfepy/TX TRUST MONEY TO LEND r§& 4 \r on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, -20, Insurance Buildings BEL L AND G E M M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, 1 MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDI [AM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment c^^S^Pf^jP Marchioness Ladyship "* ' Normanby. MRS. P A 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 Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials ' from home, including White and Grey French • Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet , Lasting ami strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong ' Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. ,iT R U S S~"E L L'S I ?J © FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING j ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, - ( HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. I TERMS MODEIiA TK. OCA " L IN I) U "S~l r ll V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! . ' BUY no more IMPO iIT ED CHAIRS, but ask j for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able [furniture Dealers. BUY nomore IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable 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, li. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may lift given to .T. DnfFr. N>.u-t.oii Hxptosb. nnHE Undersigned arc Cash Puk !L chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rate;;, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Lkathkr Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, Ho use and Land Agent, • Rent and I >ebt Collector. STicursuiiv's Buildings, Qukhx-stbeet. __ Q TAC E V Sb M cEWI N Cj beg to inform tub public THAT THK CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ItOOMK CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFIOT CITY HUKIfKT Cuknki: ok OIMO.'OX AN'JJ CITY BUFFET i)l.'!! HAM-S'ri:Kl£TS. S, WYNDHAM-ST MEET, ' (^ HOUSE, SHIP, O HH AND M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H "A W Estimates furnishocl, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the 3 r\ Province. . m * bd J.H. requests attention of Builders and "^ fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. m Wo ■ —o J. HENDERSON. . fej 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. HEAP T I M B E R ! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES i To Contractars, Builders, andothers requiring ; CHEAP TIMBER. • All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a vkry superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. ! V AND J. S O P P E T, , c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, , ! Auckland. r nHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \y NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Kciller's Marmalade, and Hawldn's Tart Fruit, , at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and i Eggs, in every week, at market prices. j Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably " , come again. TTe a p firewood FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver -1 ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. ' per ton : Puriri. 11a. Cash. Ji\ W E B kS T E li, O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133. Q.UKK.V-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. iNVyjrf ihet Uninn IliuikV PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, J 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.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. ; A R RIV ED, AND FORS AL E, i By the Undersigned, WOOLP A C X S, Full Weight ana Size. i | - ■ BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. > , mHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE -1 JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE j WORLD! S. EVINSON, : Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel," pledges - himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPHO 3 WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in cases o!; i Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary I Affections, &C. ' ! T'f has now become an established fuct JL that to be well dressed jrou must go to tho f City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street,.—SAMUEL " CO'OMREH. Propviftton __ - : TN the languogs of Jjr. WattSj slightly 7■ JL altered— c ■■ Wlien I take my walks abroad, i How many men I see, i The best droned have been supplied r ! From the City Clothing Mart.



mHE fi REYHOUND TJOTEL, CORNER OV QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE P A C I F I" C II OTE L, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. 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. COMMERCIAL 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 lias been Titled 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. lyr I C II AE L C O R C O R A N, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks tp his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage [of be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. EDEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAM UE L EVINSON (Late ok thk New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends and the public that he lias taken the above house, and is now fitting: it up as a First-class Hotel Auckland. Ontobftr s*o. lXTfi WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHUIiOH. 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 ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurcli will, the pro prietor is assured, lind 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 now Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christehurch. nfOTE ARGYLL H~O~T EL. J_ 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 nons in the district. S.M.W. beingin 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. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grky-stkeet, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Aiiy, pleasantly* situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~i URW IN, Proprietor. Q E L E C T TT> O O M, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. TmXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. AIJ (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL).' JOHN J. ODLUM,, Proprietor, Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Parnoll, tind the public in general, that he liaa taken tho above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the BaniG at considerable ex pence, hoiiea with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the beat artdale, m<\ at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits pi; (foe, moat phoiee brandg 1 &Y?&y8 ia ptsqckj.



THE KENTISH HOTEL WAIUK U, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, I OTAGO SLATES. I On Sale by T. H. II A L L & C O. Q 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 LARD in Bladders. T. IT. HALL & CO. £\ N S A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., i UPPER QUEEN-STREET, ! Auckland. N SALE, ex.'Orari,' 'City of Auck land,' and ' Abern ! 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge ! nOO „ Arch ! 40! l bags London Stowed Fine Salt 1 283 Ash. Oars, 13 to IS feet . i 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and V ir 20 kegs Bicarbonate ' ->la 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Cioap, Tu,ri:vric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, i Paste. Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. 'fiLA RX E BIIOTH EII S ! vy (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC i GALLERIES, j Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. i First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken I instantaneously. j -pf O T I C E. | J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that lie has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in tliose premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefleld-strect, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee oi' good workmanship, to secure a fair share of pubiic pati'onage. 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. E» C. C A R R, o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. -RkT E W L OTfA L INDUSTB Y. 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. Paroell. R. T. T It A F F O R D, ; SURGEON #^^, Wakefield- DENT IS T, qfffffSk STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. .Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). "TTST AT. PATTERSON, V? © WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarci and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, out and uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER \y OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance. FOR. CASH ONLY. jTIHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH \j M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahapk Road, Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20a Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear , Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers. &o. at SKUJNG Ovv I'lllCKH J M. LENNOX, ESTxVTE AGENT, QJ$ © 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 Remuera. Price, £175; £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 Remuer:-!. ;> ,c\> minutes walk from the New market Railway Station ; there are 2i acres, and the site commands a magnificent .view. Price. £550. ' FOR SAi.K, in Dnblin-streot, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water, Prico, £150. FOR SALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a good foiir-roomed Cottage, with large workshop, and every convenience, Price, £140. FOR SALE, a good investment for a workin» man, 2 Houses in Symonils-street. with freehold allotment, bringing In a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280, FOR SA LE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence 3n tins favourite district, with freehold allot ment J9 x 91, let for 12s. per week. Price, £210 WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Fariuof2o( acres of first-class lanvl., ;-; miles from the Ohaupc I Railway Station, and 1 mile from '.he Paterany; j School-house, 50 acres in gma,->, mid a large pcir I tion fenced. This property will bo void cheap '■■ as the owner is leavimr the, district, price, &; i 10s. par acre: £550 <>? t,h.u pnrcliasc money car I remain on the property. MANGARE.-For Sale, a really beautifu l<arm at l'jj acres, all fenced and in rich grass I with Residence and large beach frontage. This ! choice property is only U miles from Aucklanc I by a good macadamised road, and 1 miles froir the Onehunga Railway Station. Prico, £15 pei acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, ;>. pood five-roomer House in Nelson-street, with freehold alinlincut Tiiis property ia only rive sninutcg walk iron: j the Union Bank. I'riec, lli't). \ K3F For Houses, Farms, and Allotments) sue my long list in the " Weekly Havald," ' ! J, M. LENN OX, ! I Estatk Aount,



TOHN SOPPET, ' *J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. S, QUEEN-STKEET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, \\ aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm . of 67 acres of really good land, one half ot which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into 1 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 iNo. a, three miles from tho'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and othei on.t-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. ~ , FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres goocl land 25 of which arc in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables. See., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about A aciea hind, 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 pries, 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 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and. build ings, only 11 miles from^uddand^^ No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREEJN \\ rOOLI AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, two four-roomed Cottage and two 2-ioomcd Cottages, together with spare corner allotment, situate oft" Kara ngahape Road, near Pitt-street, Price for the lot, if sold at once, £100. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, goocl well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOLi SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Guudry-street, well linished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £340. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for- a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact 4-roomed Cottage, i with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per \ week. Price, £165. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Syraonrts- Btreet, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, .10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acrei. Terms very easy, £;JOiJ; £201) tush, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Canihelliville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other convert ienccs. Price, £135; £G0 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 4-roomed House in Newton Road' allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Roact allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. I Price, £250. : FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about 4 miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. i S.W See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various part 3of th Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent. Market House. j Tl^ C. D E N N E S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-gtiinea 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. ft.; less by the cwt,, guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Sd. ft. Good Family Tea, 2s. lh. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d,.1b. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, 4d, lb. Pearl Barley, 3|d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brands, 10<J. per tin Sardines, best brand?, iod. and Cd. per tin KeiUers Marmalade, lOd. per tin- Splendid Rio c , 24d. lb. Pure Lip^juice, Bd. per bottle ; 2s. 4d. gallon. N.B.—AII articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five milefl frno of chart;o. J3LANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS ! U FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER) Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER BROfOTT CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &c. K. B AIR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, • Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARI> ©ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wcllesley-street, Auckland. New Zealand! Single and Double Bedrooms and every eonven ■ lence for families, and especially clerks or single . gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. lerms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above , business. .m H E NEW GROO ER V JL ESTABLISHMEN T, ! 214, [ QOEEN-BTRIiRT, , Two doors above Mosars> Cnupland & Co.'s [ . wI L h ol* .{•; 'is 1 SAT U K1) A V NU X !£, NOYEMfijaa 18, ; wt'i's ax AND PJttOVffiioNsf ' Ii A Thial Order Rkbpecwully Souomv, lj W-AKTKU, / a Fkw )>au««h ok oauiofi Butosr, ' R. FRENCH, FAM IL V GROC ER, ] 214, QUEEX- STREET, I Aucklandj \IMq q£ PoUea-atreeti TkaiUssjf