The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,090.

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

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



TflOR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, loft Melbourne on the 18th inst., and is due here on the 29th. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, tho Ist of November. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,. Agents 16, Queen-street, _ Auckland, October 20,1876. 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 —October, 1876. % ■SB . O 2 q H A aM° ■ 2 ONEHUNGA S £ 1 6 § < S •a £ t~ »< t 2 c ►a P a D d I* O . M H EH P . J Tu. -tat — — — — — 24 28 The s.s. HAAVEA leaves the Onehunga Wharf On TUESDAY next, the 21th instant. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, j Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. riKkteZT'Tj. OR GISBORNE AND j|a|g|£jj NAPIER, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser. Will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th inst. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1876. «^^^. AUCKLAND STEAM *^&g&s?±\- PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Onehunga for Auckland on SATURDAY, the 21st instant,; and Auckland for Gisborne and Napier, on WED NESDAY, the 25th instant. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ''.(ftSfe. C.TEAM COMMUNICATION _Ms§3§lb?_3 WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.) : Friday, 11 p.m. FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Thames : Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 10 a.m. All cargo to be alongside ono 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. ,j£Wfe=. TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jl|£|§|> IT MAHU RANGI, MATAKANA, <ga^ByKA\VAU, Se LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply tb __~_,_,__ J. OAoliiX. I M E TABLE. •^s^^ S.S. TRANSIT. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. "_ M. NICCOL, Agent. OR WAIUKU. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O* SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows . From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Saturday, 7.38 a.m. Saturday, lp.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 9 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., Will meet with Onehunga or Newmarket. _ THrAIKAfO~STEAM NAVT- W G ATTON & COAL MINING ■3HHBP*, 0 0MPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m. ; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Camb ridge for Mercer, ThumU^at , p> Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. isaj&ss^. TffKm COROMANDEL. "Sss^S?' 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 he Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The 0 s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s. ROWENA will leave the Quccipstrcet Wharf (weal her and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFF A tor all BAY OF PLEA 1 Y PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. lui.-iD, a a. MCGREGOR, Manager. ~~Z~T "VTEW ZEALAND SHIP- _L^ PING COMPANY |J2g||^ (LIMITED). ' FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O It A R I, 1,051 tons register, W. MosBY, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 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 Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Office, 93, Queen-street. JOHN BATGER, Local Manager. ZTZ IOASSENGERS' LINE OF 3^^=^. X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA imWSBSmma owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenha 11-street, London. The above Line of Ships arc REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of Ne-n Zealand. They aro clipper ships, classed Al al Lloyds, and commanded by experienced niastoi s. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot the ?S> best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. . The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0.,)



a-a- mHE Brigantine FLIRT, JL 100 tons register, John is?_fa^sfe- McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL CKLAND and -SSBSSSSmm LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MCKENZIE. Auckland, February 15,1876. ,A TTIOR SALE, that staunch Cutter JB\ JJ CORALIE mU_. Well found, and ready for sea.—Apply to ■SmßYi L. P. NATHAN & CO. WF. JONES, • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All lands of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouso and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family ' BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of al1 '-"ids dressed to order. Prime Smoked"' ■_. . Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in a*??e 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. ' I~fi R O B I N S O NT \ !_• 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. Orders for any iiumbor of Birds promptly attended to. TU S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seceombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'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 nouses. STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. WH. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c., Sec. WA R NOCK B R OTHE R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. aE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T^T 0 T I C ET C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard Se J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREAVOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, and kopes by strict attention to business, to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B. — Posts, Kails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brcwin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. "v. OTICEI NOTICE ! NOTICE ! _!_. J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6d per pair ; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Od pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2kl pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, -Id ; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each ; large assortment of Id Toys ; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Quecn-straet entrance. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding 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 Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Grown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. nv|- v SI C LESSON S. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.— Mr. Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Doanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. KG. SOHWARTZE • begs to announce to his friends and the public that ho has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri can, Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English, Co ntinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkins Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably • come again. C 1 HEAP FIREAVOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ; i ing Best Titree Wood (fidl measurement) at 12s. ; per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. Lj IJEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. - G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the . employ of Harper Twelvetrecs, the renowned manufacturers. • A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mi- G. W. Owen, Manufactory; York-street, Parnell,



A R D & CO. {Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, j Auckland, I AGENTS FOX The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allendcr's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills | Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads j Sydney Paper Manufactory I Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale j Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. | /". E D A R. iTO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sines to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane Se Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-hoiis -street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), are now manufacturing at their Mills, Kai hu, 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 maybe 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 Stees. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. im N G L I S H C O A L 8. 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. ATTEN & SHEPP Alt D' S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndham-street, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. ,t2T All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. L 0 V E T T • TAILOR &c., WELLESLE Y-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, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. W__ __ _ _ - - - • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposito 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, Lefaucheux, Flo berfc's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley ami Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work mado to order. Repairing done ill 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 Riffles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. ____ NO. C. C LOUGH, MECHANIST. MASE FI E L D'S BUILDING S, 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. O A R R I V W, Per Tamaya Se City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c., Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A ME S B UTCH ER, 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. Ttf" 0 T I C E. T. B. CAM ER 0 N, 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. ~OVER T O N, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. 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. SOPPET. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at OT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART R O A D, And at the Spit, Napier. F. W~E B S T E R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR R, a, HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DORNWELL'S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from , Queen-street T> I C T~ U R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. . ! W. PHILLIPPS & SON ' Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of " PICTURE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, > &c. &c., at a large discount on Publisher's . Price, to make room for New Sliipments daily I expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, " OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, i 95 & 97, Queen-street.



forf_f_ AND SMALLER SUMS TO 3WO ..F \" LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in largo or small sums, at low «ate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— 11. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. jr»FTA TRUST MONEY TO LEND ;4& 4 " on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit tho conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. B ITER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. B~E~L L AND" G EMM ELL, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment Marchioness Ladyship '^^^^a°:Sa'^£a^ Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer 'than three pairs of tho best imported. T ~~R~U S S E L L' S •J m FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. V oTFoTn c & c 0., *} • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are 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 New Zealand. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c., &C, at highest market rates, in onv quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leathkr Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STtCIIBURY'S BUILDINHS, QUI-EN-STREET. ST AC E V & MCE WI N DF.G TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET IS NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QCEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. fT. H E HO L V L A N D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYT E Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, Sec, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. OIHoe and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland library, 100, Queen-street. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sal c : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff. ~T 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, ~ . ____ Ch A HOUSE, SHIP, "' AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj £ — 2 H Estamates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D — Province. !. ~' a J.H. request attention of Builders and r" ft) others to his New Glazing Tariff. S — C J. HENDERSON. _ . -^ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring . CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ■_«. Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES ! JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICA* CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock fo 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 bee: received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! eST Repairs in Every Branch of the Trad • executed under H. G, P.'s personal superintei dence.



TT OLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, QUEEN 223, STREET, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw Special Attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop AVindows. HOLLAND & CO. Our TEA at 2s. 6d. * * New Season JAMS, cannot be equalled .£: Bd. in Auckland. * * „_..-,-_„■ V Keillor's MARMA- Co.'s No. 1 SUGAR, * LADE, lOd. tin, 5d.; No. 2, lid. i I cheaper by the * dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf _,""* GUNPOAY DE R, * * SARDINES, 6d. per 35.; splendid for I. tin, cheaper by the mixing. * * dozen. *J FAMILIES AVAITED ON FOR ORDERS. goods delivered in town and suburbs free of charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. q X t a. ARRIVED: Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. 11. II A L L & C O. Tjl L 0 U Iv ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. /CHEESE ! BACON! ! BUTTER!! ! 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. O E L E C T "O O O M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. AY. 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 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 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. AY. 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 i his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now 1 prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.AA. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands arc 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. OST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, AA^ellington. Travellers to the South 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. THO MAS URW IN, Proprietor. THE KENTISH HOTEL, 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. XCHANGE 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 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 arc purchased for cash, enables him to '■ sell the best article, and at reduced prices. AVines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. „T>ULM * A N ' S _IT PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Sh ortland-st r cc t. ' Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maor: Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size] c oi Auckland. l- Children's Portraits taken instant .nepi^slj



Q N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHER S (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.A 7. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken inst antaneonsly. R. F. X WOODII AM, 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. Tjl O R S A L E. TO ARRIA rE, Ex Roderick Dhu: 97 BLOCKS (2,058 feet) OAMARU STONE. G. W. BINNEY. AND J. -SOPPET, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS be t ween AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (8.15 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m NewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.m Vfi.3o p.m. J- ' BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • 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. iyr r. t. trafford, SURGEON _2aH^, Wakefield- DENTIST, ff^jSflS STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). JJ- O T I C E. WILLIAM STEVENSON has jmuch pleasure in informing the Public of Auckland that he has commenced business as TAILOR AND HABIT-MAKER, in temporary premises opposite Dr. Dawson's. AA'.S. having been seven years superintendent in the cele brated houso of Poole and Co., Saville Row, London, can oiler some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen on application. ]V ° T l c~~ E- 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 AVakefield-strcet,and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. _, _ For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. EBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875.—The undersigned having consider able experience in Bankruptcy Matters, otters his services to the public, and will see justice done.—RICHARD J. FELT US, 31 years in Auckland. Address : Post Office, Auckland. pLUMBEBS.— FINAL NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland aa_io 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 cloanliness and comfort at home, wc invite a call. PEACE & TOO D, Plumbers, &c. pHEAP BLACK CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOAA r VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF atr B L A C X S I L X S, "®ft IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOAA" PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, tho Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, H 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. m~ 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 : I A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH i MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR- I TAINS, CALICOES. AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.; 1 usual price, nearly double. , 1 MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, ■ Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. 1 , . CHEAP TAVEEDS FOR BOYS' AA rEAR. j During the present depressed times, H.A. will 1 sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices i J Possible. » H. ATKI NS.



FOR SALE AND LEA SE, The following available Properties. [For particulars apply to the undersigned :— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good five-roomed cottage ; sole right of rim over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 ewes and 6 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2-610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto; good land, at a low value. 3-1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki,^sub divided into ten paddocks, together \Mtli the stock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatca; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, bo acre and orchard. 5—167 V acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grasa, with good dwelling and outbmldmgs Price required, £1,200. 6—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district. S-60 acres near the Buekland Station, open land and bush. 9-165 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 W&llace, 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, AA raikato, fenced and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Prico required, £0 an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to tho Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ASH TO N & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, Neav Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing*, s 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 good 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 ravovrite 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 10 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 his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to 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.—Offices in the New Build ings next, Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HO USE-STREET.—Large nnd com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Victoria-street. 11. ASHTON & SON, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. 0 II N S 0 P P E T . HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. 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 -i-roomed 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, -ii acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the 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 SxVLE, 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 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, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 171 OR SALE, a Nine-roomed M ' _a km -*- House, Outhouses, and 14 acres &J*-J*smm grass, Otahuhu. —W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. Ti/fK. J- M. ERASE R, Dear Sir,— The Alcock and Co. Billiard Table that I played upon This Evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, is one of the best Tables I have played on in the Colonies, and has given me entire satisfaction. Youra, very respectfully, JOHN ROBERTS, Jun. Auckland, New Zealand, 16th October, 1876. J! 0 R ~i A __, E, THE ABOVE TABLE. Apply to J. M. FRASER, 1 Insurance Buildings. ~T~ R T~ U N I O N_ MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. rijV*Vib *- THIRTY PRIZES. 200 Members at £1 Each. Prize. £ s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 2—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 3—Footstool 1 10 0 4—Smoking Cap 15 0 s—Pincushion and AV'atch-Pocket .. 2 0 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 9—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion 6 0 0 14—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 ; 15—Smoking Cap 1 o 0 16—TeaCosey 200 17—Footstool 1 10 0 18—Handsome Cushion 6 0 0 ' 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 55 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 . 21—Cushion 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23—Tea Cosey 200 24—Drawing-room Bracket .. ~ 2 0 0 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair ~ !1 12 0 0 26—Elegant Cushion ' 5 o O 27—Tea Cosey .. ...*... . 9in n 28—Drawing-room Bracket .no 29—Cushion .. .. " \X « 30—Cashmere Shawl .. \\ !'. 50 0 0 These really Magnificent Works of aWo«__ NOW ON VIEW* 5 at MADAME NELSON^ Establishment, Albert BuUdings,QueSfSee? 1 vhw. tickets may also be proowea. sto3<it *