The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL-No. 2,129.

AUCKLAND, BT.Z.,- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1876.

PRICE : ONE-PENNY.



*^fc^T^ 0R SYDNEY AND ME] BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. ■' '' , ' ,"■'; HERO,_ ■-'■';' •■'•■' Captain Logan, will leave a"s above on THUR! DAY. the 7th instant, at 12 o'clock. Passages must be engaged, and shippir orders lor outward cargo obtainecL.at our offlc No cargo will be received on board after ' a.m. on clay of sailing. For freight or passage apply to . CRUICKSHANK & CO., ~ _ , Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5,187 G. «2K^Sfe_*_TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ,jsj§§|g|gp U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON". WEI LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—December, 1876. si M M M M h J< I h >4 Eh f> jr^ B &■ Eh S S j Fri. Tuo.iMonJFi-i. Wed Sat. »,.' " ! Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec ! ~ — 8 12 jlB 22 27 30 ° 2 5 j 10^ 12 5 5 I p.in.ip.m..a.m. non jp.in. p.m The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf or FRIDAY next, Sth December, at 2 p.m. i'assen gers by 12 noon train. '.?S, Note.—From 15 _ December to the 31s! January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued tc ports within the Colony at which the Company's Steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, ofl Double Fares, available for return till the 2Sth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. 1&l_fe»-Q[TEAM COMMUNICATION ->__§___» O WITH THE THAMES AND COiiOJiANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) R From Auckland: From Thames : Tuesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 1 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 ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon 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. «Sk_^ "171 OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JgSlj^*' fj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *S!^*s'ILUVAU, & 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 II 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. j Weather and other circumstances permitting.' For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. • «gs§^- Tjloli ColloMANDEL >__=___» The s-g- 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 Oflice 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. ROWJSNA -will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. "TZT" "OASSENGERS' LINE OF I^^^_S_ -*- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA i___gS3__l Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, 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 q.uality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , ~ . The undersigned are empowered to grant ; passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which lias been guaranteed in the Colony. Itelurn ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Fuli particulars on application to L. 1). NATHAN & CO., ) • OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) »SSkfe^ TTKTAIICATO STEAM NAVI- ' ISSmSgt. W GATION & COAL MINING •^^^GOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAI _ ATQ Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaved Hamilton for Mercer— Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. j Leaves Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at . Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 . 1876. P-5^ nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, ■*<RißjkNjv A I°° tous register, John fet= 3?£o§!X. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular ______^^ Trader between AL OKLAND and 2t^s^Sf LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgy^o MoKENZIB;# Ancklflnfl. Fftbniary IS. lS7fi. ,-_~ 171 OR LONDON DIRECT^ S;!a^%v Jj TO FOLLOW THE jg^^=^^. 'ORARI.' ' ' gfeffiyi^M The f^youjite Al Clipper Barque GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger j accommodation. I Fur freight or passage apply to ' I L. D. NATHAN & CO., • Agents. <Ss_>F °II w-± IJJKV-\ "^^S^ % a ss . TAM o SHANTER wiU "*pr Waiuku as follows: — In coin Onehunga: From Waiuku: • Wwnesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 1.30. p.m. Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 4.30 p.m. Manukau Head-on Fr1 day, at 8 a.m. , Good 3 for PoUock Settlement per Wednesday s trip. . . ' Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores or Messrs. Henderson anS. Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., Vrili meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, 9_«bwiK& 9v Newmarket,



L" THIRST WOOL SHIP FC ( j^^^^^^X l LONDON DIRECT. j^^^M^^^ The magnificent iron ship I ORARI, S- 10?^ tons register, Richard Mosey, Commandt i wm be dispatched as above on the 30th Dec. ,«. i c l^ ip can'ies an experienced Surgeon, ig jt_ N.B.—Applications for Second Cabin "■&■ Steerage Passages will not be received after tl 10 ■ 9th instant. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. V«SfcS*v T° FOLLOW Til - 48jg|^ - 1- ORARI. r" __l_i_i_r' The favourite Al ship L . CITY OF AUCKLAND, j 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commande i This vessel being well-known for her rapi , passages, will have quick despatch after tl: G, i Orari. Has. excellent accommodation for saloon an steerage.passengers. For freight orpassage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. seS&S^. "THXCURSION TO WA] j WERA, HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. LILY loaves every SATURDAY - j AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Sum me months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY :- MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland a 9 o'clock a.m. l. j Return Tickets, 10s. ~ j J. CASEY. I H OKI AN G A | _____£__! THISTLE l ! will sail on WEDNESDAY, Cth inst. . j M. NICCOL. ! TVTEW ZEALAND SHIP ! .filySi!^^-^' PING COMPANY F i Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. ) London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within THE COMPANY'S FLEET i consists of :— i Tons. Tons. iTheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..105; MATAURA..B9B WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 ; OTAKI 1053 WAIROA ....1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 , RAKAIA ....1057 WAIT AHA.. 833 ; 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 arc superbly Utted and arranged j and provided with every requisite for the com ; fort of the passengers, who are provided with I 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 j the colony with strict punctuality every month. i The Company lias always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance i of cargo, can be made at the Head Oflice, j Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street. «i^_^ XfiXCUKSION IN THE ,Jj|i§|gg;X_ HARBOUR. In Aid of the Auckland Orphan Homes. The Fine New Paddle Steamer TE AROHA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on TUES DAY, sth instant, at 3 p.m., for a. Cruise in the Harbour, returning to the Wharf at 5 p.m. By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Artillery Band will bo on board. Fares: One Shilling. HOLMES BROTHERS. Same Evening, a MOONLIGHT EXCUR SION, leaving the Wharf at 8 p.m., returning at 10 p.m. Fares: One Shilling. J. EDWARDS. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellksley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY 1 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. j IN JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lewer than the ordinary Auckland Prices 1 £_" Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under 11. G. P.'s personal superintend dence. CIAL 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 oilice of m No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. U £5 S II E R7 a 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 nouses. 11. S X I N N E R, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflice Fittings, &c, &c. ; i intTANTED KNOWN, that Samuel IYV Coombes is making up the McPhilg- I o-kWonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers 1 foriOs The best value in New Zealand.—City j 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, 92, Queen-street. TtT^ARITOC'K BROTHERS, V V Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. (>(f| o. o; Purham-atrflet. Auckland. X>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-tot, fry ~ * J, SQPPRT, ,



>R fTIHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE CO: PANY (LIMITED), , r are now manufacturing at theik Mills, Kaihu, °£ KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equa cheap, and more durable, suitable : every purpose to which Coir Matting applied. Is in use at various Public Bui ings in Auckland, and may be had of •" Furnishing Houses. STRONG "WRAPPING- PAPER, extremt tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kind*. , r _ SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the ii id ported article, well adapted for Thatchii ie and other purposes. ,d CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities ai Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. [" "P I GL I SH C 0A L 1 Ex Sam Mendel, from London. X T The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipmei f of WEST HAftTPOOL COAL, which far exce (; the best Newcastle for Household use an Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have trie this Coal pronounce it superior to anything i the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. AL O V E T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLE Y-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, _ Begs to inform his customers and the Public tha lie 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, ari Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. r T N O. C. C L O U G II i o mechanist. [ Masefield's Buildings, L' Albert-street, Auckland. i ) Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every othc: description of domestic and general Ligh Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines ,' Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scion tilu , Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning '. and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c TO A R It I V E Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and Genera 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 BUTCHER ; CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates, /^IIEAPD R A P E R V V./ ESTABLISHMENT. D. McPHERSON, Kakangaiiax _ 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, Mowers, &c, at Selling Off Pricks. OHNSO P P E T. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. 1870. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows:— /8.15 a.m. (Q.m a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-; 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.m V 6.30 p.m. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preecc and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, Esq., Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. JBRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE a 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. ~V 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. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE _.! COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. <_" Losses Promptly Paid. kGTCO. P. PTTCROK. Ma aaw. "VITHAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's? They are lr. en—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. He keeps 20 different lands, 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. i I N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ; '■ *■■<' \■ \- ~■■' )



J? KA A AND SMALLER SUMS T M- *t)lry LEND on freehold security. I: terest low if security first-class.—Apply to J MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or sraa . sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply 1 Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. M~""~ONEY to LEND on first-class fre< hold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. f— 11/jrONEY~TO' LEND in large or srtuT roi J3_L sums at a moderate rate of Interest. is Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. lii W.. S PRAGG & c°- GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, 3ly AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the J£ NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, id L_ Appointment T %i{?m^y^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PA T E STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL; AND » • RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland it and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Is Abernyte, a splendid stock oE Stay Materials t d from home, including White and Grey French Coutillds, White and Pink Sattoens, Scarlet ;d Lasting and strongKettering Jean; also, strong n Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. II U S S E L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. I 1 Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. '* T OCAL INDUSTRY.' JL_ 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, G but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swing's, Cricket Bats. Stamps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, It. DOWNEY, corner of Codring - toil-street and Great North Road. Orders may bp. given to .T. Duffy. Newion ftxpi'fiss. THE Undersigned arc Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and mil ' mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac t tory rates. r IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, © Rent and Debt Collector, j Stichbuky's Buildings, Qukk.y-stueet. Q~ TAC E V & McE WI N KJ BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CTTY BUFF IDT , CUT BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET - CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND . CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. l 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, : ° and M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft «. v- * P3 Estimates furnisher!, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho O p Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and " (_! others to Ms New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o 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 j very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. AN D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills. And No. 101, Lower Quecn-atreet Wharf, Auckland. riHEAP gro"c"eHy hTouse, Vy NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards: Keillor'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 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. T> F. WEBSTER, Jl\/« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUF.KN-STKF.ET, AUCKLAND. (NTp.Yt- t-.liP Irninti1 rninti Hank). T\T PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL ? V o 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 packed.—9 ■ & 97, QU_E\ T-STRF,WT. A RRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOLPACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. mHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD ! S. EVINSON, Pro -'etor of the "Eden Vine Hotel," pledges himself to supply his Customers with UDOLPUO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the 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 First-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. Terms, £1 Is. For. the last 17 years in the &bove business, U£j



O mH E NEW GROCER n- JL ESTABLISMENT, E- 211, — Queen-street, ! Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, CO IS £ *_• N O W OPEN. — WITH AN _ ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERA 11 GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, ~ AND PROVISIONS. ~ A Trial O-hdeu Respectfully Solicited. W A N T E D. A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. R, FRENCH. F A Til I L V G R 0 C E R. 211, Queen-street, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R B c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGEN'I RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ' 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below th Union Bank. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. J Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ! ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve t merits that ho has recently made, render the , Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. ; A considerable portion of the ground floor oi > the New Building is devoted entirely tc \ 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-rooni3 are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and tho 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 lincst in the Colony. 'Busses pass tho door to and from evej'V hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mII E ARGYLL HOT EL. JL 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 promises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. T_To st- o fTTc c hotel, JL GUEY-STKEET, WELLINGTON. 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. TIIO MA S URW IN, Proprietor. SELECT T> OO M. JL\; T II ISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. TTIXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. JC_ (KNOWN AS THE BARHELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Pkopuietou, Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Parncll, and tho 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. 1L F. I). YV OO D I-l 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 0, 1876. WESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE, NEAR WATF.RWOKKB, GREAT NORTH ROAD. CATTLE AND HORSES ARE RECEIVED FOR AGISTMENT. Abundance of Grass and Wa.terin well-enclosed Paddocks Greatest of care will be taken, but without responsibility. Terms :—2s. 6d. (haif-a-crown) pp.r Head per Week.—By order, P. McTAVISH. Western Springs, Ist October 1870. ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making Trousers of the Mosgicl Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. "^TANTED KNOWN, that you can get fy 4 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at I lie City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombe.H, !;-!, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/0. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for loss than 10/G.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, : a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/G, btit they will be sold for 12/(5, to meet tho times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombes. City Clothing Mart. W"_NT_D KNOWN —S A M UEL COOMBES having a large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. TITELL SINKERS AND FENCERS. y ? We, undersigned, are prepared to sink Wells and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom house-street ; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ALDERTON & KITCHEN. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. 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V HEATHING AND ROOFING FELT! j OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. 11. HALL & C O. ON S A L _ v . TO ARRIVE, j Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury' : OATS BRAN I SHARPS j OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. ON S A^ L^ E c 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limej nice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. j BALLIN BROS., | UPPER QUEEN-STREET, " i Auckland. 1/IHEAP "DLACK CJILKS :\\J JL> IO ■ I CHEAP ; BLACK SILKS, 35 PElt CENT. BELOW VALUE. IT. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK ov m B L A C X S I L X S, "_S IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SlLivri in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lor o v Silks will be found at least 35 PER cent, below their present value. They arc Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold kor at the very lo west state of the SILK Market! A L S O, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/0. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles ami Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER ' PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &C. KST 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. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN TILE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. H. A TKT NS. ON SALE, UY the UNuERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Bait 350 boxes Candles, Belinont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Kciller 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 Tartario Acid •10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 casc-s Muntz Metal, Shcething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Shccpwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maiae, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. ff\ I M B E R. KOBERT BART LE V having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timbor Yards, Breakwater lioad, 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, 187(5. 70" O T I 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 Wakplield-street,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 (now), also piiir of 18-iuch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or CofFee. TO THE MERCHANT S.HSTOKE KEEPERS, AND BOOTMAKERS OF AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. High-street, Auckland, Ist December. I beg to acquaint you that I have this clay transferred the Business hitherto carried on by me as Importer of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes, Leather, Uppers, Grindery, &c, to MR. CHARLES C. FLEMING, late of One hunga, who will continue the same under the style of J. W. HOARE & CO. In retiring from business, I beg to thank my numerous customers for i he liberal support given mo in the past, and I would respectfully solicit a continuance oi: the same lo my successor, whom I have every confidence in recommending to you. All Debts due to me are requested to be paid to J. W. Hoare and Co,, who.se receipt will be sufficient, and all Claims against me are re quested to be sent in without delay. I am, your obedient servant, J. W. HO APE. 11l IjsH Eit AND UU~ ? 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 m largo quantities. i N,B.—Dealers in Game. Livo Pheasants for* I warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of (?ra?r ( FflmlUeß waited gn in. tQwn. gr suburbs,!



q X O H N S 0 P P E Ti O HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE.AGENT, 2 No. 8, Qtxekx-stbbet. * FOll SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiati Block, \\ aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a bargain, a very compact Farm — of C 7 acres of really good land, one half of which 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 Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, three miles from the landing-place. FOll SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOll 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. FOll IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roomed house, stables, Sec, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, oh easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardt n, and about 1 acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush.lt "i miles from Auckland. Terms easy. : FOll IMMEDIATE'] SAL HI. at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm oi: 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOll SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allot ment do x ilO feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a. large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. X M.. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, fj ® Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale: — FOll SALE, a Beautiful Farm of -!G 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, £l,r;00. This beautiful property is only twenty , minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway " FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm j in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard 6zc. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance ran remain on the property. I FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Renmera. 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, £075. FOU SAL 11!, a Bargain, a com fort-able Resi dence and 12 acres of iand, all in pasture,, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £175; £200 cash balance can remain upon the .property. 1 FOR SALE, a Fine, Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the .main road, all in grass, and good view. Price," £'2('o. 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 invc-iment for a. working ' man. 2 Houses in'fciytnond.^-street, with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. ' Price, £2SO. FOR SALE, in Se.afield View, a fine Residence in this favourite districts with freehold allot ; ment 19 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £21(h 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 large por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £1 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 grails, with Residence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 1 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. 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, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. B3F For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, AJjcklarirl HA SHT O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. • FOR SALE : — ■.. EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adioining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. \V. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility bo again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and the District and Supreme Courts, beiny within three minutes walk of cither. The property can be sold upon easy terms. 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 rung through the proportv. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a (rood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by lOe fOet, in Gunriry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A 'beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay ltoad, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of thia favovrite suburb, and lias an extensive view. COX'S CHEF. It.—Laud at mouth of Cox's Creelc, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO EE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.—Largre Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings. 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.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, litted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STUEET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildings; plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. - H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC . GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.DfV. to Life Size at.moderate prices. -Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. IVf Eff LOCAL INDUSTRY Aj% G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: MrG. W. Oweui, I Mn.nnfact.orv: Yort-«t.rp«t. Parneil, J/jpRT t; tr a f f~o~k~d; V Hi JN 1 I b 1, GmPVff'S STKEET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr HotoA Patent Oxide Gas. covers Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Sot) C HEAPEST.FI It E~W"0 O D~E^ER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C T. HARDING la SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s, PER TON (uncut) Deliyered withip a moderate (J^attmce *