The Evening Star.

Vok^lL-^STo. £.097.

AUCKLAND, N.Z;, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



*-|gg^|^Qß SYDNEY AND MEL^ Thes-s. .;• ~ .'*, " ';'•■• : .;.,. . hero, ;.. :r■ i : Captain'Looan, loft Sydney yesterday, the 2Brd instant, and so is duo here on tho 29th. .. .•" ' j : ; She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, tbie!lst of November. I For freight or passage apply to * i CRUICKSHANK & C 0.,; Agents 16, Queen-street, I Auckland, Octobor 21, 1876. :___^ «&&_§&*__ TT^ION STEAMSHIP COM" ,^___^_% 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, 1876. . ' ' £ ' *\ i ® v § t' 'j -i! •••■■■• i \1 _z 5 «o33«d_3'S __ PhaP^'fcasS1 !3^ 9B«sggw:s >X % _^ £_J_\ _W _\ _\ g [W m § Sat. Wd. Tue. Sat. Thu Mon Fri. Wd. h- Oct. Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov "Z 28 1 7 11 16 20 21 29 . O 4 8.30 0.30 4 9 11 2 5 p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. The s.s. LADYBIRD leaves the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next; the 28th instant, at i p.m. :■..'.. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. • *ateS__?^ T7IOR GISBORNE AND J||||gj|g-J-J NAPIER, '.',...., \ ' CALLING AT CAPE RUNAWAY, HICK'S BAY, AWANUI. TOKAMORAU, AND TOLAGO BAY, as Inducement may offer. The s.s. JAX~ DOUGLAS, - / i Captain I'"i{.\ser, will leave as above on MON DAY, the 30th instant, at -1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK'& C 0.,! Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 27, 187 G. ' j *^_^ rr lM E TAB LE* "^^^^ S.S. TRANSIT. Notice.—The Transit will be laid-up for paint- \ ing and.overhaul on Friday and Saturday, and , resume the trips to the Wairoa on Monday, the 30th instant. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. ' M. NICCOL, Agent. *S(Asfes>.C_ TE AM COMMUNICATION -Ji.SfgSss'jO WITH THE THAMES AND ooromandel. ' Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.)' From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, 12 noon ■• Wednesday, 9 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 8 p.m.. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Corornandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. 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. «-__sk___?^ Tjior the hot springs; JllJaSi^: ID MAH U RANGI, MA T A KANA, ■waiWMBH* JKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILB-VNK, Captain KaspJer, 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. CAS.t-1.. "\7S7AIKATO steam navi llliLy> VV GATIQN & COAL MINING ■TWimw» O QMPANY (LIMITED). TEME TABLE: Tho steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercor daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday^ 7^^ Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. "^SSSTB 10"-11 coromandel. "^^^^^" The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI : (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land ' Mangawai Passengers). I The 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 circuinsl.anccs permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KAI.TIv.AII should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF, PLENTY PORTS, making "__i^Z XTEW ZEALAND SHIP •S^Sg^. _I_^ PING COMPANY (LIMITED). | FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT, j The magnificent iron ship | O R A R I, ' 1,051 tons register, W. MOSEY, CommMider, Will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. j Having been built specially for this trade, the . Or-iri is fitted with every comfort and convert- ! Pence, and offers an unusually good opportunity . for passengers to England. i Carries an experienced Surgeon. j For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or , steerage), apply at the Company's Office, 93, Queen-street. JOHN BATGERi Local Manager, j ~~Z~Z OF _t^ T PACKETS TONEWZEA- . vctT^V*^®** Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-street, London. , The abos-e Line of Ships arc REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand They are clipper ships, classed Mat Llovas andcommandec\byexp,n^ Th^ .-till of Fare is most substantial ana oi vie best JuaUtyfaiid the accommodation roomy and C°Th" n undersigned are empowered to grant -!, ages"ronf £ondon to New Zealand payment Rl^ySich has been guaranteed the Colony, t 7™>urn ships to London also leave at almost i-SUlar intervals. ~ _. t „ Full particulars on application to . . L D NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, [Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0.,) -, J" mHE Brigantine FLIRT, JL 100 tons register, John I_#^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular 4_jf>r_h^ Trader between AL CKLAND and 0&33553->** LYTTELTON. For freight or passage aigly_to -^g^gj^ Auc-Uoa-O. February 15,187^ ._»--



0 R W A I U K. U. *s3som%£&' Tho sg< TAM q, shaNTER will .leave for Wainku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Wainku: Monday,.2-p.m Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 4.30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. > ,'•! Saturday, 12 noon. Manukan Heads on Friday,,at 9 a.m. . Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s trip. : Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the' stores of Messrs. Hondcrson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ~5_7?T CI ERM A N BAR QU E iS-Sg^;. %jr JOHAN C__ESAR.' | . . ii^_^_rts^^' Captain Brucic wiil not be Re wfr^^TSSSM sponsible for any Debts contracted by his Crew without his written authority. ! ... CRUICKSHANK & CO., I Agents. ' 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 25,1876. "'_£_*.;*__ T7IOR H OKI AN G A £22±^S^ The Regular Trading Schooner ifi-t^- _____S3S-B QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail for Hokianga on SATURDAY Evening next. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, . Agent. FOR SALE, that staunch Cutter CORALIE '_!___. Well found, and ready for sea.—Apply to __t___t L. D. NATHAN & CO. STEAMER M A T A U. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for .the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, 0* the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and otlipr gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Mat a*. ; The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and >vere carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent enginee^, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be ins^fected on application. WILLIAM SMITH Contractor. WAR NOCK B R OTH E-IT. S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. . Office :—Durham-street, Auckland, y F. J l> N E S, © Pianofortes. Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hcwin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. .TONES 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. 111 ISH E R AN D CO., * Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. 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. ER 0 B I N S O N, • 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. Always on Sale— Canaries in full song, Parrots, &c. Ordora for any number of Birds promptly attonded to. U S S H E R, « HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agen*- for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Rills discounted. S'IICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, o 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. STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS,, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds ot Brass Ship Work done-on tho shortest notice. . N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. — WT H. S X I N N E R,- W 0 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Budding Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oihco Fittings, &c, &c. ; GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay . SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 0 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Papcrhangings, 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 caretuUy packed.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. :m^ rirS~l~C LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.- . . MR. Henry Rowe offers Ids services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge ot the pro fession, and Ills moderate terms should guarantoe 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 Deal-OS, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. ____________ . _T<HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, SJ NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; TCeiller's Marmalade, and Hawkins rart Fruit, at 10d. pel- tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. C~lTe A P FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND . OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. ™ 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 jud-e for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. I Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. ' tOTR FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the iVIL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the 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, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of KvUsaaces. Qity Council Office, Queen-street-



"Ty A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), i FORT-STREET, ' Auckland, ! AGENTS for : The Auckland Steam Rope Factory j Allehdoi-'s Soap Faotory .';,' Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads I Sydney Paper Manufactory ! Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale I •Wende.'s'New Zealand Grape Wine, i /~1 E D A 11. iTO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now ho 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 milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mills, Kai hv, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. ENGLISH COALS'. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmitlis and Engineers who have tried tliis Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 187 G. MR; F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. AL 0 V E T T O TAILOR, &c„ WELLESLE Y-STR BET, 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 lo merit a continuance of j.ast favours. The Stock- ov Twekds, Coatings, &c, are EjE.Tnti-.-Y New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WH. H A Z A R D, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Quoen-strcct, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, importer of every description of firearms and gun materials. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Let'auchoux, h'lo bert's Rifles anil Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Elcy and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Am munition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Ri files and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. JN 0. C. C L 0 U G H, mechanist. Mase field'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 0 A R E- I V E~ I Per Tamaya & City oe Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hamcs 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saijl>li_rs, &c, ■Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E~S B UTC H E It, 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 S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CIIROMO 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 & f»7. Queen-street. J^ 0~ T I 0 W. 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 iiotice. ~DONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by * J. & J. SOPPET. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U R I TI M B E R. The undersigned is selling at m GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRIT 0 MART ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. TO iT~ WEBSTER, Jl\;« wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, POENWELL'S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from Queen-street



• O X -ft -fh AND SMALLER SUMS TO c&*J\J\7 LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LENITm large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr, LAISHhEY, Solicitor.'High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold soeurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ' MONE Y~TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. I jffry'fk TRUST MONEY TO LEND dW 4 \y on Good Freehold Security.—Apply - to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings WANTED 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 1 be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Ml. BUER, Agent. Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B. —All business strictly confidential. j BE L.L A N~D G E~M~M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. i Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness . i Leathers,' MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, ! RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. i A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' i WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. j Appointment c^_M^^^^p Marchioness I to Her -^i^WM^Sm of ; Ladyship t^w -_---_, Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. ! Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Gd. Home-made '. Stays to give more support, and to last longer j than three pairs of the best imported. IT ~R~~U S S E ,L L'S d* • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ! ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, ' HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. i Single and Double Bedrooms and Private i Parlours for Families, i ______ TER M S MOD EUA TE. OSBORNE & O iO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Aro Wool and Skin Buyers. They aro also prepared to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. Reference: National Bank of Now Zealand. rriHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- X CHASERS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. r IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. JCXiIST)N7- Houßc""and-I_aiul Agent, c Rout and Debt Collector, STICHHURY'S BUILDINCS, QUKKX-STKI-KT. Q T A C E V & MoBW'IN IO BEG TO INFORM Till. PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARK NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFI.T - —- CITY BUFFET Corner OK QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m II E H 0 L V ..L A N D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MH-ES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &0., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ! E.W. invitos inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Ollice aud Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIB R A R Y r, 100, Queen-street. 8, WTNDHAM^TRJj_E'r. "* HOUSE, SHIP, AND X 00 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ferj tf j-jj rA Estamafes furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D r_ Province. __ H & M J.H. request attention of Builders and r" P3 others to his New Glazing Tariff. W ~ o ■J. HENDERSON. - $ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very SUPERIOR Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEQ.RGE 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 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 Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices ! __T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal, Also on hand: FireweQtL out. a.ad uncut; Hay, Straw* Clifvff.



T> E R ' S I S S V.' 8 cases McCoimoll Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. i 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. 11. HALL & CO. BEE 'ROSA NN A H RO S E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. 11. HALL & CO. Q UPER I0 It Q, UAL IT V TEA S, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. II AL L & C 0. Q HEATH ING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0. SELECT "DOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiove monts 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 Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to tho quality ot his Cellar. The new 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, Christchurch. m II E AR G YL L HOTEL 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 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 aud 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. T_> O S T- O F F I C E HOTEL, _____ Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Pamilies. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TII O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. mH E X E N T I S H HOTEL, JL W A I U X 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. E" XOHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (known as the barrell). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable cx ponce, hopes 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 aro purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. E" D~E N VINE HOTE L, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-strect), Begs to inform his friends and tho public that he has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. 1876. f\N and alter the Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2_D. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 1876. 1" JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD ?i a ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. A RITHME TIC A L CLASS. MR. WORTHINGTON, of City East School, having been requested to give a Course of Lessons on Advanced Arithmetic, will com mence a scries of Twelve Lessons on TUES DAY, the 31st instant (to bo continued on succeeding Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7 p.m.), at his residence, Hobson-street. Intending Pupils should join at once, as the course will be entirely progressive. Terms on application. mIMB E R . ROBERT HARTLEY, 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 Re-ihvay Trucks if required, October m . 18.&



Q N S.A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuico Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, • Auckland. iT\ LAR X E BROTII ER s" \j (LATE CUOMRTE'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. '_ T AN7 D J. S OP P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, . Auckland. ! ~m/rit. MAID" EN'S ']'>US between I¥JL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— fBAS a.m. fUSO a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 111.15 a.m. t From 1 12.30 p.m. Auckland «( 1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 11.15 p.m 5 p.m. [.8.45 p.m Vfi.3o p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE 0 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. Tyr r. "r: traff or d, SURGEON o*^=^ WAKEFIBLD- D E N T I S T, street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). 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-strect, and trusts by strict attention to business, aud 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. l5 LU MBER S.—FIN A L NOTICE. To the Plumbers ok Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee of £5. (the wretches). Be it known that they will be struck off the list unless they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To Householders who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, we invite a call. PEAC E & TOO D, Plumbers. &c. 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. Portraits taken instantaneously tl I n a l n o. T I c c. Every Share not paid on or before SATUR DAY next, 28th instant, will be considered as abandoned, and will be resold. H. N. ABBOTT. Silt,— Your Subscription for the OCCI DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take place on or about OCTOBER 31st. is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, EDWD. PERKINS. mEMPE RAN C E HAL L, X ALBERT-STREET. | This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joiuing, TO _3K LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. «-j__w__fl_h- j__ _^-*^-_r,:^_..<_i -*^t *■ J * *■' <okw& l*#?lts. _^L_*J____ jr AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. EXCUR S I 0 N S ON PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave Helensville for Riverhead at 7.30 a.m. and 1.0 p.m. Riverhead for Helensville—l2.o p.m. and G.O p.m. Return Fares: —First Class, -is Od ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MAC I) ON ALT), General Manager. /"IHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH \J M E N T. 1). McPHERSON, Karangahafe 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 20s i Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for .Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off Prices. REDUCTION IN BUTCHER'S M E A T. A. CARTER, Butcher, in his Old Premises, Wellesley-street, is now supplying the following FOR CASH:- Legs Mutton, Id per lb. Fore Quarters, 3M per lb. Loins, 3.Yd, Id, to P.ct Roast Beef, Id to 6d Lamb (Forequarters), 2s Gd Hind Quarters, Is (3d Veal, Id to Gd per lb. Prime Pork, Id to GiLpcr lb. _fc.' The special attention of his Customers is called to the Corned Meat Department, which is specially fitted up for Cleanliness, which is not equalled in the city. PALMERSTON COLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the fourth) of SIXPENCE per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coro mandel, on or before the 11th day of Novem ber, 187 G. J. 11. HARRISON, Secretary. Corornandel, 27th October, 1576. U"WA IX A TjO T I M E S." MR. T. C. HAMMOND is authorised to Collect : Accounts for the '-JAVaikato Timea," ;



FO R SA L E AND LEASE, The following available Properties. 'For particulars ap.Wtr to the undorsigned :— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good live-roomed cottage; sole right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 owes and 15 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is within, a mile of the Manganeso Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto;, good laud, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with Ihe stock. I.OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatca: good land; garden in- grass, with dwelling-house, 65 acio and orchard. 5—167. acres 11 miles from Auckland", in grass, wilii good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. 6—loo acres at Mauku', )V.n '". ■nd with a Cottage dwelling. A 1t.., _.rice required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukckbhc district. B—6o acres near tho Buekland Station, open land and bush. 9—105 acres near the Buekland Station, open land and bush. 10—500 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, £7000. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £6 an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. ALERED BUCKLAND. "H7IOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, JL. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an S-roomed House in Symonds street, allotment 19 x 100, quite new, gas and water laid on, good range, well with pump, wash-house, with copper boiler, yard ashphalted, and otherwise excellently well finished. Price, £600. Terms easy. 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 acre). Terms very easy, £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment 11 x 107, fenced, aud under cultivation, good well, good view, &c, &c. Price, £65. Freehold. FOR SALE, 2 AeresofLandat Cambelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOB SALE, 5-roomed Collage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manul.au Road, well finished, good garden, well, pig-stye, aud other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £00 cash, balance at interest. FOR SALE, 4-roomcd House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200,-two frontages, good well, &C. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 6-roomed two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-street (free hold ; let to good tenant for 27/6 per week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price. £190. FOR SALE, 12 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about 4 nules 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. AST Sec Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotqjgnts (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. JOHN SO P P E T , HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. 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 other out-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 good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roonied house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 43 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on ihe same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE S/VLE, at very low prices, 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. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation. . itb good house and build ings, only 11 miles irom Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. U j3E LET ' on &mfton R°acl, £_I _r. \s* -"- a Large and Convenient Family <£_n__-J%_?sßesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well uppiiudby pump and running stream of waser,'d(Jnimpdioiis yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Newman. . HA SHT O N & SON. • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing..:, rooms, fitted up with every con venience, out-buildings and nice gardens. The 'Busses pass every quarter of an hour. 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 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this lavovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—About 40 acres of Land,with a large frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can be sold as a whole or separately. TO BE LET ;— PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for nis own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him tQ remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum. 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.-O-Hces hi the New Build ings next Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Largo a_ncl com modious Store, with dry cellars. - . A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre BuilcUngg. Victoria-street. • . -• H. ASHTOF& SON, 8, Nw z<&_aml lusvu-ajigs JQuiltog^.