The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 2,127.

AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 187 G.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



e^fcJi7' 0R SYDNEY AND MEI «__j_g^_f§^ BOuRNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, th 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydne and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, th 6th of December. For freight or passage appl3r to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, November 23, 1876. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ,J§§|§jg£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, WEI LINGTON, LYTTELTON", AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—December, 1876. fc" I SB &§iI£II i i i i H I Mon Fri. TuejMonj Fri. Wed Sat. <^r Dec. Dec. Dec. Deo.iDec. Dec. Dec. "T — 1 S 12 18 22 27 30 ° 11 2 5 10J 12 5 o a. m. p. m. p. m. a. m. non p. m. p. m. The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on MONDAY next, Ith December, at 11 a.m. Passengers by 0.15 p.m. train. IJ3L Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. igg^QTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) Monday, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, I p.m. "Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 11 p.m. Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandol: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesdar, 12 noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. «&a&fe^ Tfi^OK THE HOT SPRINGS, ,Jl||y£i>' SD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, S3Si^KAWAU, & 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. Maiiurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. JVlatakaxa, 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. "^^lT 1011 COROMANDEL. -^£s-2S4*fls? T]lo gg> argyLE will leave every MON J JAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY; at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4. p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP AI (Calling at MoKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVJEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave thoQuecn-strcet 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. <-^ T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA sr^£^r .'waai Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill Sc 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 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, >Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) «gas&^^7£7"Al[KATO STEAM NAVl lllyg^' V? GATION & COAL MINING "^s^®37COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Laavcs Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Loaves Hamilton for Mercur—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves Morcor for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at i a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretai-y- Fort-street. November 1 . 187fi. ~~ZiT~ ITIHE Brigantine FLIRT, Jj^SSJv^ JL ioo tons register, John fe»=*Sj«v,MoK-BNZIB, Master, is a Regular ■--^g^ Trader between AL GKLAND and £,&~Jss£ai LV TT j-:l'L'ON. For'frcight or passage apply^o A np.ld.nnd. yehnmry 15.1578. "rf^sw "KfOR LONDON DIRECT, ]t:?SS;5^v J1 TO FOLLOW THE ' ° il AKL> £^^2^S Tbe f av ourite Al Clipper BarqXl° GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage a^lv to & '—_ . Agents. I . I *£Z3Z&&' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wiU ea\-j for as follows : — , From Onehunga: From W aiuku: Monday, 7.30 a.m. Monday, VI noon. Wednesday, !l a.m. Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, -J. 30 p.m. Miinuk.au Heads on Fr'day, at 8 a.m. ( I Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s ; trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aixO. Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.;_or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, ] Paenunga or Newmatketj



.- _£^5K TTURST WOOL SHIP FO (i)^^^^^. JC LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron snip ORARI, 1051 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commande; c will be dispatched as above on the 30th Dec. Ihe ship carries an experienced Surgeon. y ite? N.B.—Applications for Second Cabin o Steerage Passages will not be received after th 9th instant. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. mo FOLLOW TH I : .jSggt^- 1- oRAm- The favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, Gborsb R.AIXS, Commander i This vessel being well-known for her rapic , . passages, will have quick despatch after th< ' , Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon anc Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. «aa&^TJIXCURSION TO WAl .JllllggJjJ WERA, HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. LILY leaves every SATURDAY i AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summer I months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY MOUNTING in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY. i MOONLIGHT EXCURSIONS In the Harbour per TE AROHA is ssr POSTPONED -m Until TUESDAY NEXT. J, EDWARDS. I ~M" 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 Wakofield-stroot, 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 —1 two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-iueh Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Codec. ESTATE 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 balanco will bo sold by public auction. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley -st rkc t, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! . JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gd., 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 Largo and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices 1 /J3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office o^ No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. 171 ISII E R AND C 0., ___ 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. s s ii c rT o HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Ao-eni- for Scccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICIIBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STKEET. . (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 jiouses. W "iL "S X I N N E 11, W a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office FittiiiKS, &c., &c. WANTED' KNOWN, that Samuel Coombcs is making up the McPhilg- | clocgonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers j for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City j Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. [ "VSTHY buy Slops when you can have a i yV better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. , '■ WARN O C X B R OTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. i Office;— Durham-street, Auckland, |



R TTTT A R D & G O. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), ; FORT-STREET, Auckland, r> ' AGENTS for ' The Auckland Steam Rope Factory ir Allendcr's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills i Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale q, j Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. j ri E D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &0. •. ! CEDAR can now bo supplied in log, or sawn 1 , in any sizes to suit purchasers. 3 ■ Apply to WARD & CO. 1 ' (Late J. S. Macfarlaiie & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), are now manufacturing at their Mills, Kai hu, 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. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. p N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The undersigned have FOU 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 2Gth, 1876. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouses, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6, 1576. AL O V E T T c TAILOR. &c, WELLES LE Y-STI IE IST, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Bees 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 ov Tweeds, Coatings, &c, ark Entirely New, and oi<' tiik Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. T N 0. C. C L 0 U G H, o mechanist. Mask fi k l d's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting1, 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. TO A It, R I V E, Per Tamava & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Ham us 1 bale Doe's Hair. lENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JAMES BUTCEE It, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. T> I C T U RE S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILL] PI'S & SON Are now offering their liVTMISNSE STOCK of I? lOTU RE S, comprising OLEOGRA PI IS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CUROMO 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. QIIEEN-RTRBKT. O 11 N S O~~T P~^E T~. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL OOMMISSIO N AGE NT, NO. 8, QUKIiX-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels . Delivery, and the Bookiiis; of Passengers. '' October 30. 1876. ! BONES ! BONES ! BONES !I . Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, LoVer Queen-street, by JN_& J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between j ] AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will i , leave as follows :— ( (BAS a.m. /9.30 a.m. i 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. i From 11.15 a.m. - From 12.30 p.m. '. Auckland < 1.15 p.m Newmarket-< 2 p.m. i 2.15 p.m I 3.30 p.m. 11.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15. In p.m 16.30 p.m. JBRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE c 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. ULMA N ' S I 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. J ; Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE I J3i COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. : Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. • Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every ' description of Property may be elFected with this Company. * i Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer- ] 1 chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by ; steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie j subject to special arrangements. j S2C3F Losses Promptly Paid. f' IGJBQ, F, PWJROS, Ma age?, } j



i?KAA AND SMALLER SUMS TC d&O\7\f LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E, MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-strcet. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. -~^7^ gPII A G~G~~& QO~ GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. i^y .spi eft? ./fTj* w *ho Appointment Cf>~ ' ~JCY Marchioness Ladyship "^ Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she Has just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from homo, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattoens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E I- L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, lIOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODKR AT E. LOCAL I N D U STRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY; no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bat:-;. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be sriven to J. Duffy. Np.wf.on kxprp.RS. THE Undersigned are Cash 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. CARSON, House and Land Agent, O Rent and Debt Collector, STICiriJURY'S BjTILDINGS, QUKICV-STRRICT. QTAC" E V &' MvE WIN O UIZG TO INFORM Till.; PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITVT BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUf.'!<'lOT ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET city BUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFJffB DURHAM-STREKTS. _ 8, AVYNDTIAM-STI lEET, 125 " "~ *" HOUSE, SHIP, O m AND i-H m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj te{ W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the --/ Ci Province. J.TI. requests attcnti9n of Builders and W others to his New Glazing Tariff. •Ji a — o J. HENDERSON. >. &! 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMB ER ! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Arc 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. JA N D J. SO P PET, © VitrcisMAN'B Bay Steam Mills, And No. JOl, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. fIHEAP 6ROCE iTy^ H OUSE, \j NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL Bella 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. H E A P F I R E W O 0 D 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. F. WEBSTER, )Q> WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Q.I.TKKN-STREKT, AITOKIiAJfTh INnyt l.hn Union 11n.ntc\. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL ' © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, 'J'urpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Cmnnass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, <tc. Glass f"t to size, and carefully pa.nifp.i-1— 9'& 97, QUEE\ T-STRWIi:T. ' ARRIVE D, AND FOR SAL E, By the Undersigned, WOOL PACK S, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. npiHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE iL SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vine Hotel," pledcres libnself to supply his Cnstomers with UDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in eases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, &c. ' IT has now become an established fad 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 Dcrablc 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. lerms, £1 Is, For the last 17 years in the above business.



THE NE W GROCERY ESTABLISMEXT, 211, QUEEN-STREET, Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, is m- n o wo pc n. ■=£ WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERA] GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W A N T E D. A Few Dairies ok Choice Butter. 11, FRENCH. F A M ILY GROCER. » 214, QUEEN-STRHET, Auckland, (Lato of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R 11. c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STKEET, few doors below tlie Union Bank. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, iind 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 Ihe lincst 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. TH E KEN T I S H II O TE L, W AIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. 'ram o'Shantor. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. mH E AR G V L L H 0 TEL. JL GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known anil favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to oiler accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON "WILSON, Proprietor. PU S T - OFFICE HOTEL, Ghk v-strkkt, Wbl linqton. Travellers to tho South will nud first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, ' Proprietor. SELECT ID OO M. Jtt THIS TL E II OTE L, QUEEN-STBEET. TiIXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. JuJ (known as the barrell). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parncll, and tho public in general, thathchas 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 tho fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell Ihe best article, and ar, lvduood prices. Wines and Spirits of I lie most choice brands always in sfcook. I AM now makiu" tip a splendid Twee Trousers at the following prices :—ls/6, 18/6 21/, 25/, 27/6. AH Tweeds thoroughly shrunk No-m-no-pay.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92, Qunf.n-st.rpot. mhecrow n j) v o t. C. H. PRINCE,* BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. 0. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support lie has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over estimate, the importance of Children having Wcll-flttinj? Boots, snch can be obtained by get ling the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT,- C. H. Prince, Grey-street. /T~ E O R G E AXE RS" v3T Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Ruvers of Tallow. rp SHIPPERS^ CONTRACTORS^ JL AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at tSB" GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMA R T R O A D, And nt llm Spit.. NaruVr. CJTRAWBE R R I E S ! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT T^T ILLOW riROVE, DEVONPORT, North Shore. R, ALISON, Prop rib TOB



1 qiIEATIIING AND ROOFING FELTS K~ OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. H ALL & C 0. ON S A L E TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlic,'' 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. 11. HALL & CO. ' Q N S A L E: ; 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limej nice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLLN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAXD. I s* HEAP BLACK O ILK S; CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER. CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF asr B L A C X S I L X S, "3» IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least3s PEK cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the VEitv lowest state of the SILK Market! A L S O, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER "PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. K3T Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials arc 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 THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. 11. ATKINS. ON SALE, BY the UNjjERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,' ' Mcndoza.,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, BeUnont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases Column's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Pec], Kciller and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, h and \ 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and TortarJc Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 10 cases Muntz Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c., &o. Afffiitsfor Lea & Porrin'sSauce,Towiishend'a Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfect ants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. TkT O T I C E. In consequence of the room used as the Pro vincial Library being required for the Survey Department, I lie Books have been removed to the Museum Building' in Princes-street, where they will be open to the public daily from 10 to !, with conveniences for reading. The privilege hitherto enjoyed by certain gentlemen of taking works out of the Library will be continued to them. This arrangement will be in operation on and after the Ist December next, until the Genera Assembly shall make other provision for the disposition of the Library. FIIEDK. WHITAKER. , 23rd November, IS7G. TI M B E R. KOBERT BART LE V having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be dehVered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. TSXESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE, V V NEAR WATERWORKS, GREAT NORTH ROAD. CATTLE AND HORSES ARE RECEIVED FOR 3.GISTMEXT. Abundance of Grass and Wa.terin well-enclosed Paddocks Greatest of care will be taken, but without responsibility. Terms : —2s. 6d. (half-a-crown) per Head per Week.—By order, P. McTAVISH. Western Springs, Ist October 1876. IN the language of Dr» Watts, slightly altered— When I take my walks abroad, How many men I see, The best dressed have been supplied From the City Clothing Mart. -SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street,



TOHN SOPPET* t) HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price 100 acres of Good Land uu tlio Waiau Block, W aiuku, with'creek frontage FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 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 ficies good Bush Land at, the Puhoi. being Lot No. i, three miles from the"landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, yerandan back and front, good well, and freehold gpyen, 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 trora FOR^MMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which arc in grass with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and. about 1 acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 13 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, ice, 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 ol which is under cultivation, with good house and. buna ings, only 11 miles ET) No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, c Auckland, has tho following Choice Pro perties for sale: — FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of '6 acres at Mangarc, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon the farm, and the land is some of the richest in the province. Price, £1,600. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Ouehunga Railway Station. FOR 111 MEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Remuera. Tho residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with largo sheds, and other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich volcanic land all under cultivation. The property commands a magiiiliccnt view. Price, £G7o. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Renuiera. Price, £175; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able. House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR, SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment id x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a larjre por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. MANGARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and. in rich grass, with Residence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only ll 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, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgairo. iiST For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see ( my long list in tho "Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Anckland HA SHT O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, 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, adjoining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and the District and Supreme Courts, "being within three minutes walk of either. 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 runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a cood 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 Sbcautifully-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 iavovrite suburb, and has an extensive view COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of largo 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, titted 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-ST REET.—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. 11. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. local industry. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. w. Owen. Manufactory: "Vork-st.rppfr.. Parnell. J^J R. T; T.EAFPOR D, SURGEON AgSSSSs*. W.\ icefield- DENTIST, Cgfggf STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. GKvpr'a Patent Oxide Gas. ® 8 Artificial Teeth (from OnQ to a Full Set). CHEAPEST FIRirwITOD EVER \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal an&. Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut)* Delivered within a moderate distance, JTQE CASH QNI<X,