The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,086

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION A^^B^^i^_ CKLAND ' SYDNEY ' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain £.?BAI^ maT be ejected here again about the 27th of October. She will leave for Sydney and MelbourneHhree days after arrival. 1 or freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., _____ Agents. ■a&i_S^_ ITTNION STEAMSHIP COM- J__§_£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTQN, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, 1876. S ft g g ONEHITNGA §| go jj j 3 — iiiiiii Mo. Pri. Tu. .sat. — — — 16 20 24 28 The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf on MONDAY, 16th instant, at 5.30 a.m., and the Anchorage avt3.3op,m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, t Agents. Corner Queen, and West Queen-streets. 'SSfefr-QT'EAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES-AND coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: "Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coi-omandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put >on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. .^~kfe?^ Til OR THE HOT SPRINGS, IIiISJlSk?; bU mahurangi, matakana, '^^Ss'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ■will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. ffProm Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Safe-irday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every JMoifcday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Malrarangi 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 fl'fatakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From M'atakana, &c, every Wednesday. WeatluT ancl other circumstances permitting. For freig-ht or passage apply to j CASEY I M E TABLE. •Sliiiii' -*" S.S. TRANSIT. Tuesday, 8 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. PffifrxfegiS&P' ■^^^^ The !3.5. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku its follows :— FromOnehunga.: From Waiuku: Monday, i p.m. Tuesday, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 4.30 p.m. Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 7.38 a.m. Saturday, Ip.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 9 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trl^eather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ATr^rs Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co for Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with^rom^di^ch. Onehunga or Newmarkc_L_ Z^te^^TAIIOVfO STEAM NAVl <ii|i&- \V GATION & COAL MINING «BSB»>(jOMPANY (L iMITED). TIME TABLE: ThP Primers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP JvmS Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; w»miltonfo?Mercor daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer fmC-mbi-irl-e Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam &dlSS Mercer, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. _ ,™~zjir;7tioiT~c"o~r~o mandel. -iiiiiiS' The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every "MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every iJXiIDAY at 3 p.m. IA9R RUSSELL, WANGABOA, AND MANGONUI. M _. v Ti \e s s lONA will leave EVERY MONDA\ at 5 P-m. (woathoi- permitting) .^ssengers i V \rt and small parcels prepaid at the Omcc Swhari[ko cargo received after 4 p.m. FO P WANGAEEI AND MANGAPAI (Camugat MCKENZIE'S COVE to Land (Cam vi, langawai passengers). Tho s s , ARGYLE will leave for the above pILeEviSY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. jFOR TAURANGA. ThP s s ROWENA wUI leave the Queen-street %&%, n^ fortgig^^ tSassengers' line of x packets to new zea ~M£&&gSi Owned by Messrs. Shaw, S^T & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above, of REGULAR TRADERS to- all «« P"n^f* passed Al at Zealand. The> T a^ n S masters. Lloycls, and commanded by exper^i S SltSnl roomy passages from London iu '£{ , , tl c Colony. TT :vrE\V~ZEALAND SHIP- Aji PING CO.'S LINE. ' 'CO^SlP^ The Al Clipper Barque ROBIN A a -?^g2SS£B&i DUNLOP. 493 tons register, now ii «ne for LONDON DIRECT,, and having the l0Ll!\ 4 part of her cargo engaged, will sail early JOHN BATGER, Agent. Auckland SepjenUjerU, 1876. r XIHE Brigantiue FLIRT, f^v^ Th 100 tons register, John rt^rS^\ niTr -i,-v>'iK, Master, is a Regular AUCKLAND and For freight or passage f^j.t" McKENZIE. Auckland. February 15. Is[& .— - j ITTXHOR SALE; & staunch Cutter * UiC!;Jj CORALIE, f oun^n^rcad^a^A^ £Ti LAR X E BROTHERS \_y (LATE CROMBIE'S) j ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIF-S, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-lass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Uie »Sge, at moderate prices, Children s Pbrtraits taJ?eu [



WF. JONES, © Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All lands 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. FISHER AND 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. 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. II O 13 I N S O NT • 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 song, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. T~U S S II E R7 » HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Scccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale < and Stout. Bills discounted. j STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. | __^____ QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, c New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for tho purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. STEVENS AND WILSON, 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. W H. SKINNER, • 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. ARNOCK BROTHER S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office -.—Durham-street, Aiickland. AN D J. S 0 P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ; iy cT t i ~c eT C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewing's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. "TVrOTICE! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! J3| J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, (id per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings'. Cd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Gd pair; Girls' ditto, 4d pair; Stay Busies, 2£d pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (id pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, -id : China Egg Cups, white and -gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Olticc, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • 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 packecL-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. nOr u"s i c lessons. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. Henry Howe otters his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronago of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, pr 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. KG. SOHWARTZE • begs to announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing DEF4BTMENT is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. WATCHES.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri can, .Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture, Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards, Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English.Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. TiHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, (J "■ *A r NjfiWMARKET. D CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keihert Marmalade, and Hawking Tart Fruit at wl per tin; really good Fresh Butter and E»gs in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. " H~E A P F JL E E W O O D FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, ANP OTHER. PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titrec Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. ~J^r EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. | £. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturer's, \. trial solicited, Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland. Agent: Mi- G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parcel. X MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. /9-30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.50 p.m. j Auckland < 1.15 p.m. Newmarket*.3 run. 2.45 p.m. 0..w p.na, 4.15 p.m. o P-m ---\§4sp,m. UwP.OJ, 1



ttT A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), j FORT-STREET, I Auckland, AGENTS fob The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory- Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale ' Wendel'3 New Zealand Grape Wine. ! 7>T~ E D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now'be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfivlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street rriHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM- X PANY (LIMITED), abe now manufacturing at their Mills, Kai hu, KAIPARA : ELAX 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. ■Fl-N GLIS H COALS." Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. 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 pronounc6 it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-strict. Auckland, September 2Cth, 187(3. ATT E N & SHEFP AR D' S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndham-etrcet, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. O£F All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. LOVE T ' T • 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 ok tjie Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. H H A Z A 11 D, • GUNMAKKR (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVKKY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, (Jolt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefauchoux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. JJixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eloy 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 Rililes and l Jistola of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. NO. C. C L O 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 made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning ana Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. T~~T) A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 10 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart names 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & ~CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AMES BUT CH E It, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Uoal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. ___ TW" 0 T ICE. T. B. CAME R O 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. O V E R T O N^ • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. "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. S OPPET.__ TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at tr GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMA R T R O A D, And at tho Spit, Napier. F. W E B S T E R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR R, f HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, PORNWELI/S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from Queen-street, T> I c f" U R I sT SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAMitf, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. &c., at a large discount on Publishers Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, Olh AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, , 85 & 97, Queen-street, | i. *



OKAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO riW O" " f LEND on fi-eehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. YIDAA TO LEND in small sums Hsi'Cs^T*." at 9 per cent.—Apply, by letter, A.T., this office. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISJILEY.-'Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of .interest. — B. O. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. 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-AND GEMMELL, 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. By Appoint- c^j^^^^&fP Marchioness Ladyship the Nonnanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Cd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. JR U S S EL L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOUSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. O S B 0 R N E & 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 Now Zealand. THE Undersigned arc CASH PUR CHASERS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Qukkn-strkkt. m i m Be "If". 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 ho is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be 1 delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required.—October 10, 187 G. m HE H O. L V L A N 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 ! !! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Ofliceaud Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland library, 100, Queen -street. WA. PvVTTE RSO N , • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QUEEN street, Onehunga. On Sal k : Wangarci and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw. Chaff. ~ STTVYNI )H A M -ST REET\ . _ c_, yA HOUSE, SHIP, O ANJ, W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, td « — aj W Estamatcs furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the w q Province. H £ "" J.H. request attention of Builders and rW H others to his New Glazing Tariff. vm& Wo — o ~~'f. HENDERSON. 3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a' very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER.V™ Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS I CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying jn prices, from the Household Clock for J. 03. (id., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces', in Marble, and in ulusa Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of. various Makers, and of every ciesorlptlon. 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! SSf Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under 11, G. P/s personal superinten dence.



XT 0 L L A N D AND CO, TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, QUEEN 223, STREET, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw Special Attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. - Our TEA at 2s. 6d. t t New Season JAMS, cannot be equalled .£. Bd. in Auckland. * * * * Keiller's MARMA- Co.'s No. 1 SUGAR, * LADE, lOd. tin, 5d.; No. 2,4 id. * * cheaper by the ! * dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf J'\. GUNPOWDER,! * * SARDINES, Gd. per 35.; splendid for * tin, cheaper by the mixing-. * * dozen. * FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. goods delivered in town and suburbs free op charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. 7\ A T S. ARRIVED: Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. 11. II A L L & C O. TCT L O U R. ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. 11. HALL & CO. /CHEESE ! BACON !! BUTTER !! ! i_y 8 cases McConncll Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER beys 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. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sulllcient 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 cvoi'V hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. rrTirE~A It GY L L HOTEL. JL G-ISBORNE. 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 oiler accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands arc 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. HE 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'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he lias 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. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. , W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per ■ Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and wate?; Canvas Paper Mounts, a.ncl Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Soraj? Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 130 x 72 polished mid Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, RJld Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish ' Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint. and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement, $r Wholesale and Retail, PH.JLLJPFS & SON, 9§d aaO, % Qu,e«ft-3tr.e#, ,



TUT E L L O R'S SAUCE. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL OK Lea and Peiirin's WORCESTER SAUCE. Equal in Quality at Half Cost. To be had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent, Auckland. /~i N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Liniejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. HEEDS! SEEDS!! SEEDS!!! SPECIALITIES FOR 1876. Asparagus—Lcnormahdo, Giant; Caul!flower —Lenormando, Short-stemmed ; Celcraiu—Tur nip-rooted Celery; Tomato—Early Dwarf Red ; Cucumbers—Gladiator, and Gherkins for pick ling ; Melons—St. Laud, Oblong Nettled, Tours, Sugar, Round Nettled, and Green Climbing Prcecot (all new French Varieties). Also, Cucum bers—Marquis of Lome, Sion House, Rollison's Telegraph, and Blue Gown ; Melons—Munro's Little Heath; Tomato—Carter's Green Gage. Retail Price—One Shilling per Packet. R. B A I RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. mH E UNDERSIGNED - HAVE ON SALE - PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families, and Bisquit dv Bouche's, De'Laage Fills, and Courvoisier, in bulk and flasks and half-flasks. W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Sheirilf's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perricr Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dicnhard's quarts LINDEMAN'S CAW AURA HOCK & CLARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Dcvenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coopc's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerit, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, ltennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blacklead, and Sardines RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds. CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro, Alouzo Carechc, Sir Hobert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco, Vergucro, and Erota Conchas ; TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c.; Hodson & Co.'s White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b. drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene ( VARNISHES-Noble's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gaJlon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Hope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 1) it. lengths SHEET ZINC, Xos. 10,11, 12, and 14 (ilb. SHEET LEAD, Butt Bolts, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, 10, and 2b" ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. 0. & Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINO their WIXJES and SFJMITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered 'bj,m d ßond as heretofore when required. Indents Executed yon all Kinks of Goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. M~K F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strcet. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6, 1870. T>ULM A N ' S JL 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. g ELE C T J^ 0O M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. ' • i JJILLIARDS! JJILLIARDS! ON MONDAY EVENING NEXT, 16th INst., MR ROBERTS, THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Will play a Gentleman Amateur, giving GOOpoints in a 1000, at the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Play to Commence at 8 o'clock. Admission1 ffRQHT SBATft 105 J SACK gEAW, __^_s



FOR SALE AND LEASE, The following available Properties. !For particulars apply to the undersigned:— l_For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 ncres, on which stands a good five-roomed cottage ; sole right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 evvos and 6 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto; good land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together -with the stock. 1,080 acres, adioining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatea; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, 65 aero and orchard. 5—167J acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. 6—400 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—6o acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bitsh. 9—165 acres near the Bucldand Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to SOO 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 Waiuku, 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, £G an acre. 14—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. HA SHT O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing six rooms, fitted up with every con venience, out-buildings and nice gardens. The 'Busses pass every quarter of an hour. 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 wator 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 G\uidry'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 theHnost healthy part of this tavovrite 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.—About 40 acres of Land,with a large frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can be sold as a whole or separately. 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, £05 per annum. 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 vnd com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Victoria-street. H. ASHTON & SON, ■ 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. J^~O H N~ £3 0 P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. 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 of 100 acres good land, 2o of wluch are in grass, with i-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, U acres, with good house, stables, shedu and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. * s FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles rrom Auckland, Terms easy FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsouby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Fawn 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 ot 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house, and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland, JOHN SOPPET, No. &, Queen-street. J^EW J^J-OHAIR £JHECKS. NEW) /mew NEWP MOHAIR STRIPES. {new NEW) {iNEW NEW) /vt?w Bs£ GRISSAILLEISILKILUSTRES. j NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) . zvpto NEW I PLAIN SILK W AR PS . i NEW JNJiVY ' (NEW NEW) CNEW NEW \ CHECK SILK WARPS. \ NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) r-NTTTW NEW CHECK CHALLI. ( N EW *^W) (NEW NEW) . ntrtxv NEW I [FRENCH BEIGES. J NEW Jn^w; (new NEW) — m , VFW new} lustrines: {new NEW) fe^ _ (NEW NEW) ' twvxr NEW} JAPANESE SILKS IneW NEW) (NEW NEW) . CKVW NEWf FRENCH MUSLINS, i NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) (NEW NEW [ FRENCH CAMBRIC. \ NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) fNKW NEW} PRIMS, Jggft new; Injew AT ■ * W, KATTEAY'S, HEW ZEALAND HOUSS; *" ' ' $6> QUBEU^xiiESXi