The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—Na 2,113.

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 187 G.

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<s^^^TQ> EGUL A R MONTHLY - Jglglg; f*> STEAM COMMUNICATION a^^bSi)^/^_ ckl^d ' sydney ' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan maybe expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. -A_<rents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, IS7C. •s^^fe^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- KJ PANY (LIMITED). FOU TARANAKI, NELSON, P.TCTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT , Chalmers! Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1576. ' < a d S a -i h § • « g & i i i k« i i i i ■% X S Mon Fri. Wd. >■ " Nov Nov Nov ~1 — — — — — 20 24 29 ° 1.1 2 5 l___ i a.m. p.m. p.m. The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf on ' MONDAY, 20th instant, at 11 a.m. : HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. A U CXL AN D STE A M •*smsi&gSi*J\. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland foi' I the above ports on SATURDAY, 18thinstant, at 2 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. i^K§fe^. CJ TEAM COMMUNICATION .^^^^■O WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Thursday. 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 10 a.m. FOil 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. | Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. ED\v"ARDS, Manager. «aSV&^ 171 OR THE HOT SPRINGS, lS£gO^>- V MAHURA N TGI, MATA KANA, "^S^^ILVWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail aa 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 J. CASEY. *5% r? r. ~W 0R COROMA NDE L. "££zsM£&- r L , he sg _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY" at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUL The a.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 MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for T \UUANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the ss. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight, A. McGREGOR. Manager. ""ftTEW ZEALAND SHlP iSS^i^x V\ PING COMPANY jb&gSß^ " (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1,051 tons register, Riciid. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the dOtn of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is fitted with every comfort and conven ience, and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Omce, 93, Queen-street. jQmJ BATGER> Local Manager. ~~^Z~Z 13ASSENGERS' LINE OF J^%£%^. J7^ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA wsJ*&&ii£sSEi owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot 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, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j qTEA ME it 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 Wcstport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, 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 1870, by Kin- j caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedln, and were . carefully removed from the wreck under the \ superintendence of a competent engineer, and i saved complete and in proper order. j The property is stored, and may be inspected j on application. WILLIAM SMITH, i Contractor, j , I • —7 'ir-K—r a riF/TTT'A CPT?AM ' 'Sfmt£§^ VV GATION & COAL MINING ■*SssSs23'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: \ The steamer WAJKATO | Leaves Mercer for Hamilton— Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Lo.avta i-lauulUu- for Mercer—Monday, v^V'?clnea day, and Friuay, atß.siC a.m. FRANZ SCHERJJT,



: <ifg#^ > .lH l ° R w a 1 v X v. 7^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wiU leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Saturday, 7 a.m. Saturday, noon Manuliau Heads on Priday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. •o^^^^m 1 m~ll table --^ggHs* ss _ TRANSIT> Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 03: Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. J?^?H TpO.lt HO.BART TOWN ■JSiisihv DIRECT. i|||§§g|s|2f' The favourite barque BELLA MARY, Captain Geo. McArthcr. will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the lGth instant. For freight or passage apply to j STONE BROTHERS. ' J?»^?v GUTTER 'VINCENT.' ifß^frit^. FOR SALE, the well-known ii^l^S^fast sailing trading Cutter ' VlN vstgZSSSS^ik. CENT," 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. PkJV mHE Brigantine FLIRT, -*- 10° tons register, John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular gsiy^F^ Trader between AL GKLAND and ■^Z&ZSSum LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to j D. H. McKKNZIK. Auckland. Trp/kriiarrßl/). 187fi. TO MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. 1). HAMILTON, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, queen-street, Auckland. D.H. begs to inform Merchants and Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. WAKNOCK Blt OTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Ofllco:—Durham-street, Auckland. Iji.l SH 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. TU S S H E It, 9 HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wcllesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. WH. SK I NNE R, « BUILDER, .CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. CO V E It T O N, c GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. m II E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from 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. In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! £3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed uuder H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence, SPECIAL NOTICE. i Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the j Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, I by booking at the office of ] JOHN SOPPET, jS'o. 8, Queen-street, i Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. iFu-lEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH X.J MEN T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. I Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Eo.'.v and V outh's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another let <)£ Colon:;'] Tweeds suitable for r'-jinmev wear Ludkf, I»laiu§\ Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats lUbiwne, i'cutUei's, ii'ioweie, &Q.e.t SfiMaßGQytf Paioga,



"V^T A It D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlanb & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, , AGENTS FOX The Auckland Steam Ropo Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills j Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads '■ Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale j "VVendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. I E D A R. ITO CABINETMAKERS, EOATBUILDERS j TURNERS, &c. ! CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn \ in any sizes to suit purchasers, j Apply to ! WARD & CO. ' (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to - E. CARR, Custom-house-street 7TIHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR MIL LS, X A 111 U, 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. TWHNE, of various kinds. SOB 1! 1 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. Tjl N 6LISH COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, fkom London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. . Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in thexoarket. ANDERSQN &CQ ? Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, 187(5. R. F. B. WOODII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. > Sepcembur 0, 1876. L O VET T c TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock ov Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Marly Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN 0. C. C L 0 U G H, MECHANIST. MAse fi c L d's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, .Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery wade and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' >.lodels, and Optical and Scientilic Apparatus m. Ide and repaired. Metal Turning ana Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c., &c. TO A It It IV E, Pek Taxaya & 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. JA M E S BUTCII ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared ajid Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. j c t U R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICT URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO 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, 05 & 97. QUKEN-STRKET. 0 T F~ C E. T. B. CAME RO N, Architect and Engineer, Comer of High-street and Vidcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for- all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. BONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Milla, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between! AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— CBAH a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From I H.is a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.iD 3.30 p.m. 14.15 pan 5 p.m. K.H.i6 w.tp lfi.3ft p.m. T BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE «J 0 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. J~3 U L H A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. ! Views of the Hot Lukes, Rotomahana, Maori i Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har \ bour, and principal buildings (also album, size) , ; of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "ftTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE j 1.1 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. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steanievs and sailing vessel*- Risks on Specie eubjeot H> tsutsoio.) arxaiJ&siutfuta. &tF LOSSES PKOMPTLY PAID.



PER '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. PE R 'ROSA NN A H RO S E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. R QUALITY TEA S, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. II AL L & C O. QHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C O. jC? K. A A AND SMALLER SUMS TO cS&/t>s\ri.f LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. j 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^ MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. X s tyj\~~r IUJ>ST MONE Y TP LEND ow 4 X.F on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to P. L. Prime, EstaLe Agent, 28, insurance Buildings BELL AND GEM M E L L, CURRXKUS& LEATHER MERCHANTS. MANQKACTUJJKItS OF SJtOE AND HARNESS Leathers, - mill belts, hose piping, RIGGING USATIIER, CLOSKD UIM'KKS, LACES, I'Vi'C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNI)ItAM-STIIEIOT, Corner of Albert-street. By a c «, The Appointment C^M \ '"^hp Marchioness Ladyslup Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. bci>s to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strongKettering Jean; also, strong licit Elastic. Inspection invited. JR US S E L L' S a FIRST CLASS PRIVATK BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND lIOUSK, HOBSON-STKEKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODE BATE. O~~CTA~L I N D U S T R V ! 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 Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-strcct and Great North Road. Orders may bo trivc.n to J. Dully. Np.wton T<,xprp.s«. HE Undersigned arc Cash Puh- CHASEKS 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, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. ST A, CE V & MCE WI N BEG TO INFORM TIIE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . ____ Ch HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft « — S W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D q Province. & M J.H. requests attenti9n of Builders and ** H others to Ins New Glazing Tariff. X o J. HENDERSON. . . J2{ 8, WYNDHAM-riTREET. CH EA P 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-clasa • Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. AND J. S O P P E T7 • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. HEAP GIiOCERY HO USE, NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin: really yood Fresh Butter and Ejrgs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come ayain. /N HEAP FIREWOOD RESIDENTS OF P°ARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Meojtantcs' Bay, is Dellver in£ 15ost Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12a. per ton; Puriri, Ha. Cash. E> } j WEBSTER, :0 Wtror.KS.AT.K AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HAUNKSS MAKER: 133. QUEKN-STRKKT, AUCKT^ANt). iNnxt (lip Union P.nr.lri. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS. OIL o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ot Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bruslies, Plate, Sheet, Cicwa, OvnnsienttU, an>l Phob.'}?fa.pliic ) G-las--. Picture Fi-&ra<i a.i\.l Tavir-stry -dyuiiliuu-s, t Clock and Compass iJiasr.v:-, Glazed Bas>.e«, f Doore, &c. Glas? cut in sige, and caroSully



/IHEAP BLACK QjILKS^ CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS ; HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF mBLACKB I L X B, "» 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 Ijot ok Silks will lie found at least 35 per cunt, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prtces than ever sold for at the VERY lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, 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. RW 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 THE 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. ARRIVE D, AND FO R SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL P A C X S, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. THE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vinic Hotel," pledges himself tosupplyhisCustomcrs with UDOLPIIO 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 Alfections, &c. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCIIURCH. 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 offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience iv the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. THE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. 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. P~~olTa r^o fFice h o~t el, Grey-street, 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. TH 0 M A~i URW IN, Proprietor. SELECT "O O0 M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. XCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Ecg3to inform tiie inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, tlint he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the sa.u>p. at considerable ex piuice, hopes with clwHilimiss and civility to meet with ;i fair share of their support, J.J.O. would also ca.U r.'jpir special attention to liia Hoitif; Oi-piirr.ment; and the fact that all Liuuoir,_aro purchased for cash, enables Mm to sell the best article, and ac reduced prices. Wineanud Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. J7\ ID E N VINE HOTEL, SAMUEL EVINSON (Late ov the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-strect), Begs to inform his friends and tho miblic that be has taken the above house, and is now fitting It up as a Fivßt.-chisa Hotel, ! | mi.-1. '-jiw"! ft"i.!ii.i- "|! !S~rt • "I l'."hti* nov' r become au established fact: > 7?-l '-'iu.t to bo v,ell tli'cweri you must go to tho 1 gaaaicissaSFl®*I*o^,



THE KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o"Shauter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. 7\ N^ S A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N SALE, ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 ~ Arch , 400 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to IS feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. CL AR X E B R OTHERS (LATE CROMUIE'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. iff 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 Wakefleld-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 Hale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-incn Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. EC. C A~ It R, a HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Hank. : "VT E W L OCIT INDUS TR Y. i G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelve trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnoll. PLANTST PLANTS ! ! PLANTS !! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCU M I! K i;, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &C, &c. " R. B AIR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. CJTEYENS AND WILSON, k5 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. , JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD e ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wcllesley-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 above business. "it/T R. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON /gSSB^i Wakefield- DENTIST, QJgpSS street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). A~~. PATTERSON, 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut,: Hay. Straw. Chaff. IVTEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND _L\ PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AT AICKIFS, "THE PHARMAC V," Queen-street: SCOVILL'S BLOOD . AND LIVER SYRUP (Extract of Sarsaparilla and StiUingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BROWN'S ESSENCE OF GINGER AyEj^;S_PREPARATIONS. ALLCOCK'S PLASTERS BENNETTjS_WORM LOZENZES, celebrated in ail the States and Canada."" ""* ~ " ■KNAPFS_THR£AJI^CJJRE ED YS CARBO LIC TROCHES. Preventative and Healing in DiptheHa7"Discases of the Lungs, Whooping Cough, &c. &c. GAYETTYS PAPER . HELMBQLjjg J<jXT. OF BUCtIU BURBANK'S EFFERVESCING APERIENT "■PISTOL'S PILLS, JAYNf";< pills" ' BRANDRETH'ia PILLS SAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM for the Com plexion '" FRAGRANT SOZQDONT for the Teeth BURNETT'S COCpAINE for the Hair. FROM B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice :— Cimicikugin (ex: actea raeemosa), eiven as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &x-, Leptandrin (ex: veronica virginica), given with Podophylhn; is a Liver Alterative Caulophyllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic Ux *yeUow tiu{Jk). Antiscorbutic Altera- It^T^™ (bl? od rootK H«Patic Alterative tpti.^ 1' 00I)> KcortJiu-.ic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism fcCU?;f^Hl^^ kuU"c<!i))' Nervino Toiuo given IIOSTETTEIVS \ UTTERS. JOHNSTON'S BIx;TERS A AICKIN, DU V G IMPO RT E R Qt'E-EN-STItEET. Cheapest "fi kewood ever \y OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING 13 SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to las. PER TON (uncut), I Delivered within a moderate distance, | FOR; JASII ONLY*



FOR SALE BY It. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, - HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, two four-roomed Cottage and two 2-Joomed Cottages, together with spare corner allotment, situate off Kara - ngahape Road, near Pitt-street. Price for the • lot, if sold at once, £100. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment to x 115, freehold. Price, £135. lerms very easy. . .. . FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range 'in kitchen, water laid on. outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £310. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and largo allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact -i-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price. £165. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonrts street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE", a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, I £000; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cainbelllville, 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 ; £00 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE. 4-roonied House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. ■ FOR SALE, -12 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. BST See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free, hold and leasehold), in various parts of th Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. OH N SO "P P E T , HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly lov,- price. 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Wimiku, with creek frontage. FOR. SALE, a Hargain, a very compact Farm of (!7 acres of really good land, one haU 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 pri o, 120 acres 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, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 i'cet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOX SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-rooniuii House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk f rom the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedinglj low price, a" Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are 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 garde n, 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 choice Allotments at Pousonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, Sec, 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 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good nouoo vik 1 build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Quean-street. ASH TO N & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR~SALE :— NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Fawn at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House. Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this 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 :— PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum QUEEN-STREET.—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 Ln.n<> Q.UEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in now buildings next the Bank of New Zealand coin modious and airy, titled 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 CUriTOM-HOUSE-STREEI\-Large and en™ modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and A t,ARGE 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, R. New Zealand Insurance Bi^jdJmjg, l^" w c- D,E ' X n E S Has just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. . PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-guiuea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers fo>; FIVE YEAP v g. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER,, AND OTHER MACE&jSr ES) ALWAYS on hand: G £E A T MACH IN E DEP OT, . Me Arthur, Sheni &i. -o.'s Building, _ QUEEN -BTiUCfiT. AN- SALE AT & jfll JEA NTB «J EXCELSIOR STORK, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon nnd Hfuig in Auck land at !!d. and lOd. li>,; less ir>- the ewe guaranteed. " ■ " 7 Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and 3d ft Good Family Tea, 2s. ib. Very Superior Tea, ?:s, ild. Hi. The Best, in Auckland, fe. ib. No. 1 Suyar, ad. Ib. No. 2, i\d. ib. Pearl Barley, 3\u. Ib, Salmon and Lobster, best brands, 10d, nor tin Sardine*, best brands, )od. and v wv \u, un Keiiier a Marmalade, LOd. per tin Kplonuid Rice, tyd. th. ! Pure UmtyUco, 3d. pov bottle; 2a, id, ballon,