The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 8,123.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 37, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«*&Ste__ TFOR SYDNEY AND MEL .^ygj^JJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, the 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., mrv * * Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 23, 1876. ifiMtes, TTNION STEAMSHIP COM _||||||g. \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, IS7G. jil § I j_ -i 3i ? 3 h 3 9 3 hi P?!S'2 3 5 3 B S 5 ' m iI J I :-i ? W -rA 5-! ? R' H g j j j ! Wd. !z Nov o " ~ - f . 1 I ■ ; a.m. The s.s. HA WE A will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY next, 29th instant, at 7 a.m.; and the Anchorage, at 3.30 p.m. Passengers by 2 n.m. train. : HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, \ Agents. : Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. <jft^^.C_TEAM COMMUNICATION : --SalMEji-iT^ WITH THE THAMES AND | COKOMANDEL. I Time Table : j FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) ; Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. j Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 8.30 a.m. j Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. ! FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): ; Monday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. FOR COP-OMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coroinandcl : Wednesday, L 2 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_fe_3?^ Til OR THE HOT SPRINGS, i jp^j£ag>- ,_.' MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *oa__WMf^ KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasi _k, will sail as under :— j Auckland and Hot Springs. { From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at It 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. Mat a k ana, 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. CASEY. «*__«_, TJIOR COROMA NDE L. -iKSSCiis5' r p he sg _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY' MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY" at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGON UL 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). 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 circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement oiFer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for ad BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. -h Z "OASSENGERS' LINE OF i_S=3S%x JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al 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 passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Ooiony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) 3Z~^ T^UTTER 'VINCENT.' FOR SALE, the well-known iAll-^_¥_Tfast sailing trading Cutter 'VfN- i i____B_l__S_-_ GENT,'2O tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water Is in flfst-class ordwr, ana unusually well tound. For particulars, applyto^ & GRAHAM> «_a_Sfc^ TTITAIKATO STEAM NAVI- ! mM3>- W GATION & COAL MINING •^as-^COiVIPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WA _ KATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs- i day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer-Monday, Wednes- , day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves 'Mercer for Cambridge-Thursday, at | 10 30 a.m. _~__„4.iT_Tv, Leaves Cambridge for Mercer-1 nday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fovt.-st.reot. November 1 . IS7O. ~TT" milE Biigantine FLIRT, JSSfl^v J 100 tons register, John %»:S_^«x i_cKENZiE, Master, is a Regular iMSm^ Tmder between AL CKLAND and s^&^&o* LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apglyto McKBNZIK# Auckland. Fobrnary 15. 1878. ■"^TT TmoiTToNDON direct, 3^^. J- TO FOLLOW THE •^-^f^"^. ' O R API. __i____2_-_3 The favourite Al Clipper Blu' q!l° GLEN LOR A, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger . accommodation. , + „ ; For freight or passage a^to^ & co _ ; , Agents. . 0 R W A- 1 U X U' •^^^ 'The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wiU j eavo for Waiuku as follows^—- „ r ... 11rn . From Onehunga: FF o?}T a'ukU- Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 7 8,^ ni. Wedn-sdav, 3 p.m. 'I 'mu-sday, 9 a..11. j Friri-v ii in Saturday, 1.30 a.m. ; Maiiukau Heads on Pflday. at 7 am. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s j trWeatherand other circumstancesJ^wggfS Orders to collect goods left at the stores oi &Ts.f eJC doC^ MTi"L^tlf Ct wm meet with prom^^gu On«hunga or Newmarket,



: jS^SK. TTIIEST WOOL SHIP FOR (J Qg|g||^ £} LONDON DIRECT. ,^gjg^y^^^ The magnificent iron ship ORAM, 105 1 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th December. The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. T rt^a K mO FOLLOW THE >t)^^^^x JL ORARI. ! J^j||yS||^ The favourite Al ship | CITx OF AUCKLAND, i 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. ; This vessel being well-known for her rapid ! passages, will have quick despatch after the s Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. JSH^V TF O R HOKI AN C A ~M^uM^P^ The Regular Trading Schooner _l-,*>V-_*"_F__F_^_^f_^ QUEEN, Captain T. Jones, will sail for Hokianga on T U ESDA V, 27th instant. For freight or passage apnly to M. NICCOL, Agent. "\TEW ZEALAND SIIIP- Jf^Sfj^ A-^l - PING COMPANY i (LIMITED). i Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopsgrate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATA URA .. SOS WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA..B33 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be "made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. rf^fk IJI lItSTV ESS E L FOR •feaS»^^o '^nc wol^known Clipper Barque RAPIDO, Al at Lloyd's, is expected in a few days, and will sail as above. Has room for a limited quantity of wool, the principal part of her cargo being already engaged. For rates of freight, apply to ROBERT WALKER & CO., Ageids. 'a&SfesvTrl OR CIS BOR N E «BBBBgg> *? AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, 28th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Taking Cargo to Gisborne and Napier. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. HENRY GEORGE 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 thqJlouschold Clock for 10s. (id., to the Elegantly* Designed French Time-pieces, jii 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! RW Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under ]f. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. 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 ofhee of ' JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. WT~S~~H E R AND CO., __J 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. T~~~ U £5 S H E R, a HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Acen* for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SI ICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, queen-street. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, © New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesiey-street East. Clothing Bought. NB — Arrangements can be made for the ; purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private ' houses. — — ■ WT H. S X I N N E R, W s BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflico Fittings, &c, Sec. ' WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Irouscra for 20s The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. HY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. _ _ _ _ ,_ WA RNO C X B ROTHEB S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office;— Durham-street, Aucldaaa,



-\rr A R D & CO, (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allendor's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. 7^ ~E r> A E. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can pow be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. ; (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); ; Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street I ~~ ' milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), AEE NOW MANUFACTURING AT TIIEIB, Mill s, Kai hv, KAIPAEA : 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. IT. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. Xjl N~GrL I S II 0 OA L S. 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 Goal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 20th, 1370. MR. F. B. WOOD II 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, 1870. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite tlie 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 ok Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Dksiuns. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN 0. C. C L 0 U G 11, MECHANIST. MASEFI BLD '3 B UILDINGS, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Alodcl Kngines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientilic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and VVheel Cutting, &c., &c. TO A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c., Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JAMES BUTCII 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. pIOTUKES. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC T URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, OiiIiOMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QrTEEN-RTRF.KT. O T I~ C E. T. B. CAME R 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. T>ONES ! B0NES~~! ~~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. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows: — /8.15 a.m. /-.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. H a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m Newmarket-<! 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.m p.m. 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. T> U L~ M A ~N~' T"l3 JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, i Shortlaud-street. Views of the Hot LaksiS, Keioinahana, Maori : Cabinets and Carlos, Churches, Domain, Hat i bour, and principal buildings (also album size) : of Auckland. ! Children's I'ortrsit- UUon instantaneously. T^TEY/ ZEAL AN D INSURANCE J3l COMPANY. FIRE "AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIBE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise,-Goods, and I'reight Insured, by steamers and satliug vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. §S<2T Losses Pkomitly Paid. IGEQ, p, PIKBCK, Ma ftgw,



• __? K_J_i_ AND SMALLER SUMS TO SWPJVi" LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISULEY, Solicitor, High-street. TV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free -LyjL hold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortiand-strect. ONEY TO LEND in huge or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. E L L A N D G~E M M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shok and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' t WYNI)HAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. By sg\ cis fTf-^ The Appointment c? ? j c _rv> Marchioness > Her <!ll^SlSSr „ of . Ladyship Normanby. 11/1" R S. PA T E, JLtX STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, ViCTORIA-STKEET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernytc, 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. r"U~S~~S~~E L L-^ O FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. Q y E~ R T O N, \_y. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. O o A L T N DIJ ~~<pT I{Ty 1 J2_J 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 si/.os, painted or plain; .Carts, Swiujrs, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Ccdring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may he triv-mi to .1. DiifTy. No.wt.on KiXiimßs. TIIE Undersigned are Cask Pur 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. "T CARSON, House and Land. Agent, _7 © Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiiburv's Buiuji.ws, Quekn-stricet. __ Q T A CIT"Y & McE WI N k* leg to inform the public THAT TIIE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CiTY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY RUE PET CI TV RUEEET Corn eit of QUEEN AND CITY BIJ EFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, • _ e_i A HOUSE, SHIP, O M AND rJ> GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, t. Sz{ W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O p Province. t_ .1.11. requests attention of Builders and r EC others to Ids New Glazing Tariff. wo —o J. HENDERSON. . tz! 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 Kind 3of Building Timber on Sale, and a VEitv superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LO W RATES. Turning in all its Branches. A_o) J. S O P P E T, 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. nHEAP GROCERY 11 OUS E, \y NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller's Marmalade, and Hawkin'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 again > HEAP FIRE W O O D FOR ! RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND | OTHER PLACES. j W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ; ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. j per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. fT \v c b st c r, 19 WHOLESALE AND KKTAIT, i SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: ! i:«, Q.UKEN-STItKET, AUCKLAM). iVnvl I hi' I'nin;, IL.rvl.-i 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, i Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic I Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, ! Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, i Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully ■ packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PACKS, Fidl Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. rfMiE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE ! JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE | WORLD! S. EVINSON, I Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel.'1 pledce? i himself to sm;niv!uflOusto^^rs with UDOi-PRO i WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and i nriaouHorate.-L cither by the Glass or by the j Bottle. ! The above Spb'jt jy invalaaVo iii cises cf Kcrvonsnoss, I^euralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections. &c. IT has now become at) established fncl that to he well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, S2, Queen-street.—SAMUEL OOOMBWg. Proprietor, JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD - • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellcsloy-sU'eet, 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. ! Terms, £1 lg. Fov the last 17 years in the above business, ___«



milE /GREYHOUND "|_TOTEL, CORNER OP QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL CORCORAN the Lease, Goodwill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. The GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable improvement, and is now replete with every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number oi Bedrooms, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are always available, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room fhas been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Beer-room, and this has been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is the best in the province, and is lilted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. 1%/j" I C IT AE L C 0 R C O 11 AN, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to I tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage of be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. lISTARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, U CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER b.gs 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 thelinest 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. . mTI E KENTISH 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. Tain o'Siianter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. THE 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. beingin a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the hest 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 iiooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges, SAMUEL MASON WILSON, ' Proprietor. POST-OF F 1 C E HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Sidtcs of Apartments for Families. Ai'-y, pleasantly situated rooms always available Good dry Sample-rooms. TIIO MA S UIIW IN, Proprietor. C! E L E C T T> O O M. <-,--- -■ • • / T H I S T L E HOT EL, Q.UKTOT-STREKT. "jrTScH a. n tie \\ or el, pmin__l£ 6__S (KNOWN AS THE BARKELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Regs 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 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 are purchased for cash, enables him to solHhe best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. r\ E 0 R~G~E AXE RS, v?T Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow.



QHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. S~\ 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. J~\ N SALE: 50 hbds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at *_■ GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROA D. And al the Spit. Napier. N SALE, ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 ~ Arch , I 100 bass London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to 18 feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. W. s PEAG<J * c°" GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, ] AXD PROVISION ME RCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORKER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. J^ 6 _ I C^ X 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 Wakeiicld-strect, 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. G. CARR, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the r Union Bank. T7l ST A T E~OF HENRY~PROBERT. UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. SHORTLAND-STREET. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK, FURNITURE, AND CABINETMAKERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Drawing-room Suites, Chest Drawers, Ward robes, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, &c. and all Sundries for Furnishing pur poses. Sale to continue for 11 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. | JAAcT' } Trustees. 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 insta nt an eousl y. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CLEANING SILT BASINS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 22nd Novomb-T, 1876. Tenders will be received at <his office until TUESDAY, the 2Stli instant, at noon, for Clean ing the Silt Basins, in terms of spet-ifieaUon to be seen at the Engineer's Olllce. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender' to be endorsed, " Tender for Cleaning Silt Basin." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. A UCKLAND BOARD. "~" TENDERS FOR SILT PUNT, Harbour Board Office, Auckland, November 22, 1876. Tenders will be received at this Otlice tibfil TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at noon, for Con structing a Silt Punt, in terms of Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Oif.ce. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Silt Punt," WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. THE UNDERSIGNED being about to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP, are open to receive TENDERS to noon of WEDNES DAY, the 23th instant, for the PURCHASE either together or in 10l 3, of the Articles specified below, The highest or any tender not necessarily accented, ytrong EntdttP. ?,boui. li-hci'so power, and Knv-':iac! s*r-ne'i!. Cihr.i? Cutter ! Corn i..'rij_hf..'i\ Sh.u'lhu' lulling ;i;:ii Goari irun Tank ! Bpv-itig Cart. Horse-, and Harness-. | Also, GOODWILL of the COAL and FHvEWOOD j Business hitherto Carri.d olibvus. • LEASE (with Purchasing Clause) of the PRE j MISESi which comprise a splcndidly j situated. Corner Allotment, with numer j nus Buildings, and a first-class Well of | Water with Pump. I We nave also ON SALE, at COST PRICE ;~ Small Engine, Grabber ; Cast-iron Drinking Trough j And a large assortment of Ploughs ! Ovens, Stoves, Ranges, &c> NICHOLLS & HALL; 0 CARPENTERS.— Teudcre &m re. quired for the erection of a House in All'red-street.~For particulars apply to JoUd ©__d.«HI» Stic^biu-y's Swiiainss, Quee»-str^t»



T O II N SO P P E T, «J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STUEET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price. 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, W aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact laim of 67 acres of really good land, one halt of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FUR SALE, at a very lew pn< c, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. I, three miles from the landing-place. FOB. SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a veiy 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 i-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable lot r roomed Cottage, good garden, and about I acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALIC, cheap, a good Totara Bush, .A 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 h tie Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and budd ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. s ' JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, c Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale: — INVESTMENT.—For Sale, 3 first-class Resi dences at the foot of Wellesley-street, producing £3 per week rent. This is a first-class freehold, and a really good investment. FOR SALE, fci Seatleld View, a comfortable four-roomed Residence, with freehold allotment. Price, £180. 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. FOl I SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, a really fine Building: Site at ' Remuera, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station ; there are 2A acres, and the site commands a magnificent view. Price, £550. 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 Rood investment for a working: man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seaflcld View, a fine Besidcnce in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 19 x 5)1, let for 12s. per week. Price, £210 WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of _00 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Obaupo Railway Station, and 1 miie from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £_ 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 aero. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £250. _3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long fist in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland OR 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 and 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-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, woll finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £340. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow ; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact 4-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per wo/.k. Price, £1(35. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, n°ar the Wynd' an 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, £000; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at CambehTville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £(30 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 4-roomed House in Newton Road] allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton 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. MP 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 Commissipn Agent iUi-vU-p; |!n: is .- TVT F WI. iJ i: , \ i. i A i' c a i•. i . G. R, BURGF/-.S, Pure VI ramv-in- Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor man . cars in the employ of Harper Twelve-trees, the renowned manufacturers, A trial eolieited. Ask for it lUidijudge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr.U. w. OweD, Mannfnrtnrv: York-p.f.mn,. Pamell. TMT iT T. T~Tf_T~F FOR D, SURGEON Wakefield- DENT IS T, jgggl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clove. _ • Patent Oxide Gas, Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Sot). __ _ _ _________ _ « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QukkX* street, Onehunga. ON Shk: Wangarc' and Newcastle CoaL Al,o mi h.i»d- Mi-im-iifi'l, <')tt n n.-f *>>..■!•! !:.,•, *»'.; )>.", f'tip.ir f'i i\ P,\V<n# I> EVER | \J OFFERED TO THE i'UuUU, C. T. HAUfriftG Is SELLING at the i^W-_&h;C-' Day Coal nh<& Firevv^.: Yards, FIREWOOD F_oin Vr, to 12s. PER TON tutieul), Delivered within a moriondc distance, Fnn p \vii , ,\-! v T B R "\? W N AND S (jTS» t! « MUSIC 'A AIM-: OUSE, * Shoitianl-.tre»t. •JUST OPENED, A LOT OF NEW Ml'Blo SONGS, AND PIANOFORTE SOLOS, See., &c., _ro, 11 Judge's Song from Trial by Jury," " Our Boys Qftlopj" &_„ mm Baton's Gteat piay,