The Evening Star.

Vol. YII.-JSTo. 2,102

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, ISTOYEMBER 3, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«^fe__*. "O EGULAR MONTHLY -sgS-SgS <L\j STEAM COMMUNICATION •!^ssks^Bjctween AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourito s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hero again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne threo days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, 1576. *£tafeL TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- J|||g||£ U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking; through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1576. j £gO&U % O g H % a g Tuc.i Sat. Tim Mon Fri. Wd. k, Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov A — — 7 11 16 20 24 29 0 0.30 4 9 11 2 o p.m.[p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. The s.s. WELLINGTON leaves tho Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 7th November, at 12.30 p.m. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. •f^^ AUCKLAND STEAM •*2gsai3& J\- PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER, The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland on MONDAY, 6th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. FOR NAPIER, The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above on TUESDAY, 7th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. IW. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. I M E TABLE. -c^y^s? s _ s _ TR ANSIT. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COIiOMANDEL. Time Table: FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland : From Thames : Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, £ p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.) : Friday, 10 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. VVeather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. W A I U X U" •"^*^il? The s-g TAM o SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehimga: From Waiuku : Saturday, 7 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon. Manukau Heads on Friday, at .) a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement p.ur Wednesday s trip. . . Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlanft, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. egg^Tfi O R SALE. The Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, ■with the well-known Trade to Puriri. The vessel is in first-class condition, and doing a very remunerate ye business. The owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, Which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. . . Applications received for one week. For further particulars apply bhortland Wharf. Letters to be addressed^ gillon> Richmond-street, Shortland. «i£k&\ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _lla|fc|fe 1? MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, •^"^ICAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will "sail as under :— AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAHURANGI. For Mahurangi.every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to q A SEY WOR COROMA NDE L. •&^^S? 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 lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting) Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Othce on the Wharf. No cargo received atter 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The ss ARGYLE will leave for the above place E VEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s. ROWENA will leave the Quecn : strcet Wharf (weather and circtimstances permitting for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement oiler, and^onnecting with the s.s. STAFFA tor all BA V Ol< PLEM V POUTS making three trips a fortnight. rUKIS' fa A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ITT HVTEW ZEALAND SHIF SW&N, J3^ PING COMPANY jSSpi^l^, (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, „ 1 nil ton* reeister W. Mosky, Commander, will b'e° dispatched as'above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially tor .this trade,^the n,..,,.; ;« i]tted with every comrort ana con\t.n Pence, un.loiiU an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage) apply at the Company's Oflice, 93, Queen-street. JQHN BAT GER. Local Manager. ; i xvvsskng"ers' line of j^^rPAODETS TONEWZEA ff^^j^S^n owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 3i, Leadcnhall-strcet, London. The above- Line of Ships "fe.I™®?^ TRADERS to all the principal ports ol^ew " •■■'•aid They arc clipper ships, classea Aiai "fand comnanded by experienced masters. W of Fare is most substantial and of the t and the accommodation roomy and CCThe miindersignecl are empowered passages from London to New Zea and, payment for wliieh lias been guaranteed m the Colony. Return chips to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, „



*££^£^ ITtTAIKATO STEAM NAVI TH33u^^: W gation & coal mining (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercer daily at 5.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1870. STEAMER MAT AU. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st*November, for the ; Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam "Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, J Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. r^^v. npHE Brigantine FLIRT, 3^^^. X 100 tons register, John jag^?^*^. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular *%___rt*fiE^ Trader between AL CKLAND and ggaw-ram LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland. February 15. 187 P. aSHJ?v Q CHOONER JESSIE HEN £S533=2n. JO DERSON, Capt. Robinson. will sail on SA.T •H____£p^UUDAY next, the 4th November. ftF&T/rrsZ^M Tllo Sl . ca ,ter part of her cargo being engaged, early application is necessary. For freight or P^%^^ KENZIE) Or to CAPT. ROBINSON, On Board. A R NOCK BIiOTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. WF. J O N E S, 9 Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. 171 ISH E R AN D C 0., Jj Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-Street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Hppie-eured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. E" R O B I N S O N, • Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short land-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special' Cages made to order. Always on Sale — Canaries in full Kong, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. U S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STJCHBURY'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 bo made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. cTt evens and wilson, O BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. iTT H. SKINNER, W c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Omce Fittings, &c, &c EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CviNDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanyings, 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 cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. -m/T U S I C LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,- Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as leacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. nHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \j NEWMARKET. gSD. 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. CHEAP 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, Us. Cash. O V E R T O N, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. OH N S~~O P|P E T~ No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30,1576. T"O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TI M B E R. The undersigned is selling at m GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. c aT~harris, BRITOMART ROAD, And _j_ej_pi_ i ______ F WEBS T E R, -%>DLER ESHARWESI ETMIKEE ; (Nest tha Union. B.ank) %



-TTyT A R I) & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), , FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS FOR The Auckland Steam Ropo Factory i Allender's Soap Factory- Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. JM E DAE. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn I in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.) ; Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kai hu, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and 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. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "Gl N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, fkom Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HAitTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. , Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. _ ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. MR. F. X WO ODH AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Clare of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6. 1876. AL 0 V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Bogs to inform his cusl omers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attent ion to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material fo merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock.of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WII. H A Z A R D, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwcll's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lcfaucheux, l<lo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Riflles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. N O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Mase field's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. O A 11 11 I V E, Per Tamay a & 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. AMES BUTCHER, 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. T> I C T U R E ST SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c., at a large discount on Publishers Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 05 & 97. Quern-street. :XT 0 T I C E. T. B. CAME RON, 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. T3ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bon« Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. fc j. SO pp ET . MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m.. Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 1.5.45 p.m 16.30 p.m. T~^rXel^ley 7s~"oneliunga line O • 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. H"7f~J^ T^ TRAFFORD, _LvjL : SURGEON <#sis^s Wakefield- DENT IS T, Jgggl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. i Artificial Teeth (fcom On© ty a F\Ul Set},



rtKAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO d&O"" 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. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. AWA TRUST MONEY TO LEND dW • \r on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. BELL AN D GEM M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street, ri -^ _, r Fl"ip Appointment C^^^^^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer "than three pairs of the best imported. E~U S S E L L'S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, liOUSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODER AT E. JOS"" BORNE & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Arc Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chaser* of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TAIjLOW, &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, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichburv's Buildings^ Quukx-struet^ C 1 TAC E V Si MCE WI N k3 DI'JG TO INFORM THE I'UHLIU THAT Till': CITY BUFFICT CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE XOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFKT Cornku ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m II E HOLY LAN D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ! K.W. invites inspection of his Largo Stock of Books in every department ot" Literature. Oflice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland library, 100, Queen-street. 87^vYNrJH7VM-"STIIEEI\ HOUSE, SHIP, O AND M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fd « — * H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O _ Province. H W j?; " J.H. request attention of Builders and pq others to his New Glazing Tariff. W -. o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. " CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of wellesle y-s treet, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Mai'ble, 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 beei received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! est Repairs in Every Branch of the Trad< executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten denoe. WA. PATTERSON • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QUEEN street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: .FiiwoQd, cutftftd, ungut; Hay, Straw* Ottaffi



"P E R 'SISSY.' 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. H. HALL & CO. ER 'R OS ANN AII RO S E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. QUPE RI O R QUA L1 T V TEA S, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & C O. QHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. 11. II A L L & C O. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. "DOOM. T H 1 S T I, E H OTEL, QUJSEN-STEEET. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr P. W. WARNER bogs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that, tho Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of tho ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Ohristchurch 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 tho, supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own lons experience in the tradp is a sufficient guarantee as to tho quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs (o be the finest in the Colony. 'JSusses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. P. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. HEAIiGYLLHOTEL. 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 tho 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. PO S T -OFFICE HO T E L, G REV-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at tho above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TIIO MAS URW IN, Proprietor. THE KENTI S H HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tain o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (known as the bakrell). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. EDEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends and the public that ho has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel, Auckland, October 20. 187(5. ON and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2iD. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 187 G. ANTED ! WANTED !! to SELL, (very cheap), 30 cases of lib. tins of • Onions and Carrots, 4d per ilb. tins, 3 dozed 71p. tihs of Mustard, ss, lib. tins, lid, Mb. tins, 7d; Scented Hah- Oil, od bottle, is dozen ; Pain killer, Is 2d bottle; Salmon, lOd ; Lobsters, lOd ; Fresh Herrings, 7d tin; Lemon Peel, 1/6 lb; Tay lor's Cocoa, Is Gd ; Pickles, lOd bottle ; Pickled Salmon, od lb, 31bs for Is : large bars of Soap, od; Blue, lOdlb.; Glass Egg Cups, Is 4d dozen; Salt Sellers, 1 for Cd; 300 pairs of Vases, Is 9d pair ; • jugs, four to the set, 5s set; Large Plates, is Gd dozen* Cups and Saucers, os (5d dozen ; Vege table Dishes, 2s Gd each; lot of Pie Dishes, from 6d to 2s eacii; Dolls, from Id to is Gd each; pint i bottles of Ink, 3 for 2s, J-pints, 3 for Is, small bottles, 9d per dozen.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. ANTED, Intending Purchasers oi Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed lias Two Sets of Best English-made, with B Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Foui ■* Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cosi price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stocl of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles > made expressly for Butchers and other heavj work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— r- W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightl; damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three set second-hand Spring Cart Harness, JJsass $$$ t I silyeu MQunt^d, ftßd Dwy Haj.-ueg^,



r\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEX-STREET, Auckland. CLARKE B R OTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TVf O~""" T ICE. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that ho has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefleld-streot, 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. O C? A^ It RT • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. "]Y" EW 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: York-street.. Parnell. PLANTS ! PLANTS ! ! PLANTS ! ! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &c. R. 13 AIR D, VICTORIA SEE]) STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery : Mechanics' Bay. XT A I P A 11 A R A I L AY A Y. EXCUR S I 0 N S ON PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave Helensville for Riverhead at 7.30 a.m. and 4.0 p.m. Riverhead for Helensville—l2.o p.m. and 6.0 p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, Is 6d ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. UCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1876. NO GOODS. The GOODS TRAIN will leave on WED NESDAY, Bth November, and Goods received not later than 5.0 p.m. day previous, viz., 7th November. TRAINS will leave Auckland and Onehunga for Cattle Show and Caledonian Sports fre quently during the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH MEN T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, 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 Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off Prices. m IMB E R . ROBERT! BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which, he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10.1876. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. RobiN son, or the Secretary. J. W. Carr. JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD e ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near VVollesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand, Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of _„ No. 8, Queen-street. EAgent for Mr. W. K. Carter. LO CfA L~ I| N DgU S T R V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect : able Furniture Dealers. ! BU Yno more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. i Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or ' plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. 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 given to J. Duffy, Newton Express. IN two years we Lave made up 4059 measurements. Comment is needless.— ; SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, 1 Queen-street. f "WTHY buy Slops when you can have a 1| tV better article, and at a lower price, at ■ SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, \ Queen-street. t TN the language of Dr. Watts, slightly J JL altered— t When I take my walks abroad, , How many men I see, r The best dressed have been supplied From the City Clothing Mart. ■, —SAMUEL COOMBES, j2_Jjueon-street. £ mHE Cream of the tweeds manufactured a X py the Mosgiel Company is to be seen now i atthe City Clothing M»rt,-SAMVsa. qQQMBBS, $, Que^ii-gtreet,



FO II SALE AND LEA S E, The following available Properties. |For particulars apply to the undersigned :— 1-For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good five-roomed cottage; soie right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 ewes and 6 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land ia within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce, i 2-640 acres, mostly bush, at MaungaturotO; a-l.lO^acr^fir^dass' land"at Opotiki sub divided into ten paddocks, together with the stock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, iuum proved. 4—l*s acres at Otamatca; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, bo acre | 'and orchard. 5-167 i acres 11 miles from Auckland, in, grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. 6—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7-700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district. B—GO acres near the Buckland Station, open land and. bush. 9—165 acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku* fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling:. 12—2 170 acres at Wa.ttku, on the Maioro Road, close to the Sand Hills, the property.of Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, water, and shelter; all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £6 an acre. •»"■' 11—Good Cottage Residence atOnehunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to Jhe Pah. • ALFRED BUCKLAND. OK SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, a compact 1-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £165. , FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Synionds street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. . FOR SALE, a 13-roomcd 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. FOII SALE, 3-roomcd Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment 44 x 107, fenced, and under cultivation, good well, good view, &c, &c. Price, £65. Freehold. - . , ~, .„ FOI I SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambclllville, 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 ; £(>() cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 1-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200- FOR SALE, 5-roomcd Honso in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &C. Price, £250. . , TT IESSM FOR SALE, G-roomcd two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price £250. Terms, £60 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-street (free hold ; let to good tenant for 27/(3 per week. Very cheap. £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR BALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres or good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £190. „ . _ . 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. gar See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various • parts of the Town, Suburbs, and r™™-^^ . Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. HA- SHT O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, queen-stkeet, auckland. FOR SALE :— 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 arood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33. feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.— A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of thia favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable Family Residence in the best part of Grafton Road, con taining 7 rooms, bathroom and out-buildings; healthy situation, and beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.—" The Hermitage," com fortable cottage, with large garden. PARNELL. —A well-finished and very desir able Residence ia Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is now to let an consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum. 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 large shop, with extensive show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.—Offices in the New Build ings next Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large und com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Victoria-street. H. ASHTONnSs SON, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. O H N S O P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT,! No. 8, Queen-street. FOR 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. 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 «f 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hn.mil. ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 43 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several ohoice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 aci'es, 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 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good nouse and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-streat. £—a- mo BE LET, on Grafton Road, 5§15!i»»9 -"- a Lar Be an 4 Convenient Family ®jdhJ>uj& Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well uppliedbypump ana running stream of waser.commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, die . greater portion of which is .in Orchard in full • bearing.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 . New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph*