The Evening Star.

VOL. VII.

—No. 2,130.

AUCKLAND, NX WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•sagSes-T^Oli SYDNEY AND MEL- Tg||g|g;JJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above on THURS DAY, the 7th instant, at 12 o'clock. Passages must be engaged, and shipping orders for outward cargo obtained, at our office. No cargo will be received on board after 10 a.m. on day of sailing. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5, 1576. <£*£&§*_. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- T||||||£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, ! and all New Zealand Ports. , Time Table—December, 1876. • ! • Jj O . O o••§ g 3 • g r£ < >-h • "^ <1 _ • X * n 1_ W H g Fri. Tue.|Mon|Fri. Wed Sat. >— Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. * — — 8 12 IS 22 27 30 O 2 5 10&. 12 5 5. j p.m. p.m.'a.m. non p.m. p.m. The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf on FRIDAY next, Sth December, at 2 p.m. Passen gers by 12 noon train. 53L Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at Which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■'B&fe^-Q'TEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Thursday, 4 p.m. Friday, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. •s^kfe^ XT!OK, THE HOT SPRINGS^ ISigsfe; i 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "*Ssss^a^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail aa 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. OAoE 1 • <*&s*^fc^ TT 011 COROMANDEL. *^^^3sz? The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. * FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. HO WEN A will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for T IURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should PORTS, making .* T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF J7 PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ijJTJffrffiß-—- Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of Isew Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed A.l at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , , , The undersigned are empowered to grant ™ ssages from London to New Zealand payment fo,. which has been guaranteed in the Colony. RetJU' 11 sni Ps t0 Lo^oll also leavo at almost rpfrniqr intervals. h'v-'EN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CV TICKSHANTC & CO.. ) rzZ£—^rAIKATO STEAM NAVI- %/V GATION & COAL MINING «3sig§3»'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thura- Leav^^n^S^f^Wednes- Leav^e^r^rcSnSd^lThursday, at Leaved Cambridge for Mercer-Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secreta7-y. Fnrt-strppt. Nowmhnr I_. IS7B. , , ~Z^ mHE Brigantinc FLIRT, jfev^N. jj_ 100 ions register, John %4^n% TVI «Kenzib, Master is a Regnlar MSsM^ Trader between AT, OKLAND and sfessda&n LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgy^ MfjKKNZTB , Auckland. February 15. iSTrt. --.r^ i^oii londW direct, I: TO FOLLOW THE •^^E^^m. ' ORARI.' Msi^SiiilSa tjjo favomite Al Clipper BarClUe GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage appjy^^ & ' ' Agents. -gMg^Tpi ° R W A I U X IJ. «&g&!SS& The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga: From \\ amku: Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 4.30 p.m. lUanukiui Heads on Friday, at S a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per TV ednesdaj - "weather and other circumstances pen Tutting. Orders to collect goods left at the storesi ot ££rsO». Henderson and Maofarlane, Agents | Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., | P?p^r?.ieot with prompt <3ispaten. I o% 1. CUNNINGHAM, One.liiir.K-H __ Nawmarlcftt. _ | v-.-s* CITE \M TTr^ANIT~FROM . .]z>. r H LUCAS CREEK AND HEN n^S^^3B> ijKRSON'S MILL. The s.s. 'ECLIPSE' will leave as under:— LtrcAS Gbbek : From Auckland— From Lucas Creek— Tuesday, 4 p. ra Tuesday, ( J p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 9 a.m?" " Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, 1 P-m- For freight or passage »P^2gp V & SON ,



rcw^. "IJIIIIST WOOL SHIP FOI ( ||gp||Jj LONDON DIRECT. Jj|||||£||jj|g~r The magnificent iron ship : orari, 1054 to«s register, Richard Mosey, Commandei will be dispatched as above on the 30th Dec. The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. AST N.B.—Applications for Second Cabin o Steerage Passages, will not be received after t_ 9th instant. For jreight or passage apply to . NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. S^*^r fpo FOLLOW TH I The favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander This vessel being well-known for her rapic passages, will have quick despatch after th( | Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon anc steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. •Eki^. XTXCUIISION TO WAI WERA, HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. LILY leaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summer months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY. "TO"ANTEDto CHARTER. i?^N??f!_l^ A Vessel capable of carrying 3j§Sfiß£SErabout 1-;0.000 feel of sawn timber _*™^...=~.._.-—«« j^^ i£ a jp ara to Melbourne. CRUICKSHANK & CO. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Welles ley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY J 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 Lawer than the ordinary Auckland Prices I 83T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'a personal superinten dence. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. TU S S H E R, « HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. H. SKINNER, a . BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonauglit Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 32, Queen-street. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street. Auckland. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j, & j, S0P p ET , PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WHAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's ? They are legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist, He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their difficulties, and keep their Machines in order free of charge. 3rd. He gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ITMAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— fg.io a.m. f9-30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 1J a.m. From I 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.n? 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 P-m- H.4R ji.iTl Vfi.3op.Tn. ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman Ess., Solicitor, Vulcan kaae,



mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM i PANY (LIMITED), ! ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR j Mills, Ka i h it, r KAIPARA : 0 . FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equallj cheap, and more durable, suitable foi every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of all tj Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im -1 ported article, well adapted for Thatching J and other purposes. 1 CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. ' TfiNGLISH COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment : of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels ; the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. AL 0 V E T T c TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c s are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. __ A X R j y E) Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hame3 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E S BUTCII ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. 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. /'^ H E A P D R A P E R V \_y ESTABLISHMENT. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s| Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c.,at Selling Off Prices. THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISMBN T, 214, Q UE EN-STREET, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Go's, is K3T N O W OPE N. "_a WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W A N T E D. A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. R. FRENCH. FAMILY G R O C E R. 214, QUEEN-STRSET, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. ~K R R 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. UCKLAN.D PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed: — Repayments extend- p W ( JO k Total amount ing over LGI VVCGK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7dayS'nOtiCe JOHNBATGER, Secretary ■VT E W "OATTERNS J§P^W^os : PAPERHANGINGS, f^8 W-CS^fc Just Opened CtsssM>_^isM~^' Ex ' City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, Sec. Window Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials ; ! Carson's Anticorrosion and Patent Silicate 1 i Paint i PORTLAND CEMENT ! GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES j PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. i I Agents for Mair and Co.'s Encaustic Tiles. Samples and drawings on view at our Ware • b° USe> 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. • W, PHILUPPS & SON,



-£* Kfkfh AND SMALLER SUMS TC dSV^p'l^X-r LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. 11/TONEY to LEND in largo or smalJ .I.7JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY 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 a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. _^_____ _ q GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. Appointment c^^Mif^^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, 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 and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. _ g g _ L, g • FIRST. CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, POR TLAN D 110 U SE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERAT E. O C A~~L fFlTul TR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all 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, It. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be srivßn to J. Duffy. Newton Express. rpi-IE ■Undersigned are Cash Puk- JL chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. T A C E V & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET — CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-ST REET, K . • : _ ——- <~-i HOUSE, SHIP, AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj tf ._ £ P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D q Province. M fed iz I J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. M o J. HENDERSON. H," - 2 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. _____ __________ • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. (HHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 25.. upwards; Keiller's Marmalade, and Haw kin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come agairu HEAP 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, 11s. Cash. ]A WEBSTER, « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 1.33, Queen-street, Auckland. iNwt, l.lifl Union UanM. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL a 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 out to size, and carefully packer!.—9-& 97, QUEEN-STREET. A RRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. i I miiE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD ! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vixe Hotel," pledges lib- • •':' to supply his Customers with UDOLPIIO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS ptire and I unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the j Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections. &c. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. JJACKMAN'S Fikst-class BOARD « ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite ! separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Ternis, £1 is. For the last 17 years in the above



) ! ■\I7"ARNEK'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, - VV CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the grottnd floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentle. .en. Families visiting Christclruruh will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their, accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged 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. HE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock'3 best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. O ST.-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the Soutli will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of . Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. EL E C T TJ O OM. Li- ~ ... ■ " . ,1 THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, TmX CHANGE HOTEL. PARNELL. iPa (known as the ba'rrell). 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 ex pence, 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 are 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. % i^rCTSF* 3 r jPHE LAT Es T OUT! I||sf|j2 READ THIS ! NEWS having just been received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER of Twenty Shillings in the &, to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in the West End of London must be attended to, as they are not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, there is no help for it but to appeal to the Public generally, and this can only be effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY. T7IASHIONABLE C L O T lIIN^ AND OTRAW AND FELT HATk3, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach of All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! &W WHAT WA S WANTED ! =52» IT JUEVY Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON THE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being1 properly Fitted before Leaving the Premises, a want hitherto much felt in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. jft, KST ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, pis'Si „ and others intending to visit the Sports got {&] up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerslie )isf\. Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to 'ari^ step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so Itf'Wi wc [i su ji e (\ that they need not be ashamed of each other. m- RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and see how he will turn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astouishyou. &ff PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in seeing their offspring Well Dressed, are often puzzled where to go. Listen to Vox Populi. and step in at I. LEVY'S, where you will find an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. rf^-H QEAFARING MEN AND BUSH PEOPLE ! s*^^=aa There is a Place in Auckland where you can come either Early in the Morn- i ing or Late at Night to GST CLOTHED, which I you will find out is the only place in Town i which will suit two of your wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Room has been specially prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED ! ! ! I. L E VY, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, (Opposite McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Warehouse). m- PLEASE GIVE A CALL! I



CJHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. f\ N S A L E: TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE [ ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N S A L E : 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CHEAP T3LACK CJILKS^ CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF 43- B L A C X SILKS, -©a IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever, sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! A LINE OF REAL ' IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened: CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &C. 63T Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS. CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid. usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. TICS HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAE. During the present depressed times, 11. A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. IT. ATKINS. N SALE, by the UNjjERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Column's Starch, white and blue 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keiller and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, J and \ 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid •10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 eases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Sheethirig Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Shecpwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, Sec, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. ~-j M |j E j£ KOBERT BA R T LEY having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into'the Railway Trucks if required. October 10, 1876. W" O T I ~C E. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing (ho public that he has commenced business as . ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those promises lately oirupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in VVaketteld-street, imcl trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. ISH E R AND C~OT; 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 lai-ge quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the co!ony upon receipt of order. Families waitiui on in town or suburbs. WELL SINKERS AND FENCERS, We, undersigned, are prepared to sink VYcHd anil erect Fenriii^at tho lowest possible rates.—Api>ly at the Jiritomarfc Hotel, Custom lioiise-street; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ALDER TON & KITCHEN. ■YS7TLSON & CO.'S CELEBJiATED ? 1 BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tli- wholesale agents, Messrs. rvathan & Co. Trie Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found m mauyßakiug Powders. The local testimonials are ot themselves suflicient guarantee as to Us purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powdek. See that every label is pro perly marked by the iManui'ticturera. T O H N S O P I> ]3 f, O HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels



JOHN S O P P E T> HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Qtjeen-stkeet. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Mock, w annul, with creek frontage.: FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of G7 acres of really good land, one halt of winch is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Laiid at the Puhoi, being Lot Ao. 1, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Collage, 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 trom 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 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable lour roomed Cottage, good garck n. and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at l'onsonby. 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 2-1 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, © Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:— FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 46 acres at Mangare, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon the farm, and the land is some of the richest in the province. Price, £1,500. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway Station. • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balanco can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Remuera. The residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with large sheds, and other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich volcanic land all under cultivation. The property commands a magnificent view. Price, £675. 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 I Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £,200. - FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-strect. with freehold allotment, bringing'in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a largo por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. MANGARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with Residence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehol 1 allotment. This property is only live minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. £3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see ' my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland FOE SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as .shrubbery, fruit ai;d kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience ; good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roqmed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £310. 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, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £165. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, 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 acre). Terms very easy, £600: £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllville, 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, weil finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven ienccs. Price, £135 ; £60 cash, balanco 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 Road allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. 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. BiS" See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of th. Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ¥EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrccs, tlie renowned ! manufacturers. I A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for J yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory : Yorit-stvrppit. Pa.rn;»Yi. DESN R TFI°S TT /SS^ ****»!:*»> JJ ili Nllft 1, (fjQfji^ STKliiiT. Teeth extracted -^ai^by Dr. Clovex-s Artificial Tpfth ffyom Chip to a JiSili S-tt CHE Al' EST FI RE W oWWI o** &tihD TO T^XJS PUBLIC. C T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and | Firewood Yards, i FIREWOOD from 73. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), | Delivered within a moderate distant, 1 FOR CASH ONLY.