The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.

-No. 3,108.

AUCKLAND, I,Z„ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1876.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



<*£^^.~0 EGU LA R MONTHLY Jg|g||g; JL\. STEAM COMMUNICATION A^^i^lf^/^^^ 0' SYDNE* The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captaii Logan, may be expected here again about th 2/ th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne threi days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ,„ _ Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2,1876. «Safe»_.TTNION STEAMSHIP COM vJ PAN V. (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. & 'A Q E_ . Eh ® _ a % j■ ■ « _ p' _ 2_a£o§_£ ~ ■• *^b>i_J - ""I- ~ jlj . . Hl>P.._i|»W X g j Sat. Thu Mon Fri. Wd. *j- . *" :Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov — — — 11 16 20 21 29 O \ _ 9 11 2 5 !p. m.;a. m.ja.in. p.m.lp.m. The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY next, 11th instant, at 1 D.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ig^^.C<TEAM COMMUNICATION m__§____p)7j WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES -ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 0 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. Ell WARDS. Manager. <££k£s^ IUIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ■Jjslßjgg. i MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "MweA**»Br 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 Mot 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. ForMaiakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to ' J. CASEY. -SteSfc- TT'OR COROMANDEL. '3_Ws!_S&? rj-j ie gg _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. POR 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 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Gaffing at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE wdl leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. McGREGOR. Manager. ,-^_^v "?_. EW ZEALAND SHIP SSE^^n. _I_l PING COMPANY #|ti|Pl|^ (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1,051 tons register, Richd. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th 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 Office, 93, Queen-street. . __ * JOHN BATGER, Local Manager. ~^TZ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Ji^4?x. JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA waPysgffigS^i Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London.. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR' TRADERS to atl the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Faro 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, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J ■ao-jj,"! :,<s?_~ «__£?___s&' qTEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for tho 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 tho s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1870, 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 Hi proper order. Tho property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. -- npHE Brigantine FLIRT, Jas3|>v JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between Al. CKLAin Li and _^__^~^a LYTTELTON. For freight or passage ta __ VSZIE , Auckland. Febi'uarv 15. 1871-. l e .^__§-^ The SiS> TAM o SHANTER will Kb vm foi' Waiuku as follows:— . " "Yoni Onehunga: From Waiuku: FT .fey, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Manukau Heads on Thursday, 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 ot Messrs. Henderson and Macfariane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. VY. J. Hurst & Co., Will meet With prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, QueJiw£. <»; Newmarket, i



{ AIKATO STEAM NAY; ? 4_W____sr V™ GATION & COAL MININ , >ltr'**y*COMPANY (LIMITED). TLME TABLE: 1 The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTE c leave Mercer for Hamilton Vlaily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m;; Merce °- for Cambridge; Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Can bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRx^NZ SCHERFF, Secretary. ' Fort-street, September 1,1876. WARNOCK BROTHERS Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office: —Durham-street, Auckland. F J O N ST^l. • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Ilewin Bros. Grocers.. All lands of Musical Instrument; . Tuned and Repaired. i MRS. JONES begs to inform tho Public tha i she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children'! - Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. ITTTSTI AN D CO. . 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. Corneci • Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt ot : , order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. 171 R 0 B I N S 0 N~ lio Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short land-street, next door to Provincial Government Odices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale- Canaries in full song. Parrots, &c. Orders for , any number of Birds promptly attended to. TU 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. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STRKET. (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 Clo.thing, Books, &c., at private houses. QTEVENS AND WILS ON, kJ 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. "TIT 11. SKINNER, 1? « BUILDER, CARPPJNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Otiice Fittings, &c, &c. aE 0 R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. p HILLIp p S AN jj S oNS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-!*'- & 07, QUEEN-STREET. "lys" US I C LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.— Mr. Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher 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. CO V E R T O N, • GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. mHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. ED WARD 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. Otiice 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 103. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, i Of various Makers, and of every description. ' In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! RW Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. q 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 ■ JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH M E N 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 j Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats '• Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off I PRICES. OCA L INDUSTRY! 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 tho Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Roai. Orders may fee mm tQ J, ovdJ_, Nwm &SPTO



I- "Y\^ A R D & C C (Late J. S. Macparlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, p Auckland, •; AGENTS for . i_ The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allendcr's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads ~ Sydney Paper Manufactory '' j Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. _!E D A R ' TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS ~ j TURNERS, &C. ' CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawi I in any sizes to suit purchasers, t Apply to 8 WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlaao & Co.); i Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street _ i , i j mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM ' j PANY (LIMITED), | j ARE NOAV MANUFACTURING AT THEIR ! M ILLS, KAIII U, I KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equal!, cheap, and more durable, suitable foi i 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, j AGENT IN AUCKLAND. Tpl 'N G L I S H 0 O A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, prom 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 the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, 187 G. M~ lir F. B. WOO DIIA M , TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September G, 1870. AL O V E T T _ TAILOR, &c, WELLES LE V-STi _1_ ET, 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. * i The Stock ok Twek'ds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and op the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L O U G 11, mechanist. Masefield'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 Soientiiio Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning anu Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, Sec, Sec TO A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland: 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 hale 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 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 S. 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 laugh discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. Queen-street. O T I C X T. B. CA M E R 0 N, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (BAb a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland -' 1.15 p.m.. Newmarket-; 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.m 1fi.30 p.m. JBRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. P~ U L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ! "KTEW ZEAL AN I) INSURANCE I 1 _ COMPANY. j FIRE AND MARINE. i Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie . subject to special arrangements. SM LOSSES Promptly Paid. j i * £EQ- P, PIERCE, Sfeaagw.



). T> 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. T> E R -ROSA NNA II RO S E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL I. 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS _ T. H. HALL & GO. n 1 U UPE RI O R QUAL IT V TEA S, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. HAL L & C O. OHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. 11. H A LL & C O. I AND SMALLER SUMS TO r 3&»> .7^7 LEND on freehold security. In s terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. . MEYER, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. 1 11/TONEY to LEND in large or small 1V 3 sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY. Solicitor. High-street. 7 "1%/TONEY to LEND on first-class frce 1V 1 liold 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. , ~j__>"ry_\ TRUS rF M( ) .EY TO LEND rl& 4 \7 on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £-. to £2i)o, ou 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. Be' i7l "a"n i)' cTe'm'iO: l l, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers ok Shoe and Harness Le-ati nous, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDItAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. By rf*. c»t<s__ . iae Appointment c?-' < .,.'..■.'■.' M^irP Marchioness "to Her <t_mm%££? of Ladyship Normanby. i-^JL STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, wc guarantee our 30s. fid. "Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported! T R~ {J~~ST _T~]_~ L T7^~S tJ* • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. ter m s moder at c. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four .Sets Rest Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost pi-ice, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. fid. each, complete with mounts.—- W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, ■ Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afewbcst quality Hiding Saddles, slightly ] damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets ' second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur- 1 CHASERS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, t WOOL. TALLOW, &c., &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. i Consignors direct, will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac- < tory rates. < . IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. ( J CARSON, House and Land Agent, c Rent and Debt Collector, * Stxoiibury's B v ildings, Queen-street. Qf T A C E V & M0 E WIN IO BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET f CITY BUFFI. P LUNCH WON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET — CITY BUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AND c CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. ] 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, i . _ <, HOUSE, SHIP, AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ferj ' « — _X 1 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the U p Province. * _ bd ' J.H. request attention of Builders and «° H others to his New Glazing Tariff. W ~~ o 1 J. HENDERSON. j ai $ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. c _ CHEAP TIMB ER ! I CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. - Mechanics' Bay, j| 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. AND J. W~W~l r~Y E T, = © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, J Auckland. I^l HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, I \J NEWMARKET. I: D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; a Keiller's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit,' P at Kid. per tin; really good Fresh - Butter and n Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably t1 come again, I HEAP FIREWOOD s for a RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver- " ing Best Titree V. rood (full measurement) at 12a. per ton ; Puriri, lis. Cash. RF. WEBSTER. 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I S SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; h t 133, QtJBBN-S,TKKET, AUGKL^p. ■ \\ I s(N^ .iQUniQoKg. k)% I



mHE /". REYHOUND JTTOTEL, CORNER OB" QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY ! (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL CORCORAN tho Lease, Goodwill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. The GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable improvement, and is now replete with every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the numbfcr of Bedrooms, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are always available, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room has been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for tho comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Boer-room, and this has been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. • BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is the best in the province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. ~\Jf ICHAEL CO R CORA N, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage to be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CIIRISTCHURCH. 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, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. Tho Bath-rooms arc 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 sutlicient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard^room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to ah communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. TH E 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. boingin 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. OS T-OFFICE HOTEL, 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 O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. jg EL E C T "DOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. I^^ot- aM^e~hotel7Hpa^ JL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). 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 cx pence, nppes with cleanliness and civility to meet witn a fair share of their support . 'JC-'°6 would also call their special" attention I to his Bottle Department; and the-fact that all I Liquors are purchased for cash, enables, him to selUhe best article, ana at reduced price*. ' always in stockPlritS °f m°St Ch°iC6 brallds j XH BEN V"l N E H~OITeX JCi EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above house, and i. now fittin. *itup as a First-class Hotel. V ' l S j i Au«KM, QctQbf# 20.1970, i



THE KENTISH H O TE 3 W A I U X U, Is now replete with every comfort and co venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. (T\ N S A L' I 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limcjuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /f.LARKEB R O T II E R \_7 (LATE CROMDIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Aucklanc First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sizi at moderate prices. Children's Portraits take in stan tan eously. _S{ O T I C 1 J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public tha he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST in those premises lately occupied by Messr Spragg and Sons, in Wakefield-street, and trust by strict attention to business, and a guarante of good workmanship, to secure a fair share o public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc. always on hand, and made to order. All kind of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engini (new), also pair of IS-ineh Millstones, suitabh for grinding Pepper or Coffee. E___ _ _ _ __ 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 120, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. IVTEW 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. T>'LANTS ! 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, B A I RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. FT! I M B E R . ROBERT HARTLEY, 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 Pubbc 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. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-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. lyi" R. T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON __2^m_ Wakefield- DENTIST, QjgfPi street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WA. 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. QHEAP gLACK g ILK S^ CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK of /©"BLACK SIL XS, -X* 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 ofSilks will bo found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market 1 A LINE OTBB^^h pop **■ «-il; usual price, 10/6. ' Just Opened: °SidSern- ATERIALS ' N°W St^lcs A Larg^nd^Choice STOCK of SUMMER BEAUS^S,ffiS. JACKETS, , _,„-_, To }3e Sold Cheap ■ A CSS OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. C^^Wl^C^__fS%^iif^' MANCHESTER GOODS.' L A LOT OF LADIES7!^ SCARFS at lid • usual price, nearly double. ' MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORT, n STOCK OF TWEEDS EN THEI PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. ' During the present depressed times, lI.A. will k sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. H, ATIUNg,



L TTIOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, JD AUCTIONEER, a- HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, — fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large ; • allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact -1-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £165. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid ■view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE, a 13-rooipcd 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, £600 ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Camhelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, r, view unparalleled. Price, £250. G FOR SALE, 5-roomcd Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished^ good garden, well, pig-stye, and other convent ienccs. Price, £135 : £60 cash, balance at interest. I FOR SALE, 1-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200.H j, FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road, ii allotment. 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 6-roomed 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 27/6 per week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. \ FOR SALE, 5 miles from town by a good s road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of s good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad e docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, f 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £190. . FOR SALE, 12 Acres of really Superior Land, s pleasantly situated about 1 miles from town on 3 a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having i a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per . acre. Terms very easy. So; See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free • hold and leasehold), in various parts of the . Town, Suburbs, and Province. It. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. JOHN S O P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, J 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 i ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from ' the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly , I low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 13 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary building-s, suitable for carrying on the same. __m_ FOR SALE, on easy termc, a comfortable tour roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres land, m the best pari of Rienniond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good To.ara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms casv. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices several choice Allotments at Ponsoiiby. FOR SALK, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c., about 13 miles from town, FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby. a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 nules from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. j9^ mO BE LET, on Grafton Road, fa 5■ i itga -=- a Large and Convenient Family W___Ji__ Residence, containing ten roons, al ways well uppliedbypumpandrunnine .trcam of waser.commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, tke greater portion of which is an Orchard in fuß bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8? New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Nftwrnai? ASHTON & S"0l 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, 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 good seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass " . NB WTON.-Buhding-allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having IQO 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 Selwvn 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 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 fn,GA^ FT?. N RQA»--"The Hermitage," com fortable cottage, with large garden. 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 compellinghim to fl^&___*_s__3__i back,yard_, and back entrance from MhTs Lane QUEEN-STREET -Offioos in the Newß* mgs next Bank of New .ealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large «nd com modious Store, with dry cellars. v&tSH? Pin the New Theatre ™^*> H. ASHTON & SON «. New Zealand Insurance Buildrqgg, "W- C« C E N N~~E"~S Has Just Received .IE RM AIDS! 50 MERMAIDS? A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE: £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-guinea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER ' AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, ' , QUEEN-STREET. __ ON SALE AT SERJEANT 5?- ENCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in A.^is land at Ud and lOd. lb.; less by the guaranteed. J ""'•• Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and »,? _ Good Family Tea, 2s. ib. a W" lb' Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, as. lb' No. 1 Sugar, sd. ib. No. 2. lid ih Pearl Barley, 3id. tb. ' 2 U)* Salmon and LoDster, best bran^c ___*•__, ' .. Sardines, best brands? lOd S lod' __?_» KeiUer;s Marmalade, iod.bera,i" PW ffi Splendid Rice, 2id. ft n ,m' } Pure LimejUee, M. per bottle, 2*. on ,