The Evening Star.

Vol. TIL-No. 2,079

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1876.

PRICE :

OKE FENNY



<33$g^. ~O EGU LA R MONTHLY ,J|||2||_|;J_\; STEAM COMMUNICATION A^^BOUlfifE AUCKLAND' SYDNE^' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 2/th of October. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. «S_^T)EGULAR STEAM COM- Jj§g|gg^;JL\; MNNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND & SYDNEY EVERY" TWENTY-FOUR DAYS. The s.s. LLEWELLYN will leave on or about the 2Sta October. Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply at the Office of the Auckland Steam Packet Company. W. LODDER. -sS&lg^TTnio:nt STEAMSHIP COM ,j§|||j_|g \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, "WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, -and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, 1876. ONimtTNG-A § i I o | | S ►^ P a t> '-' (£ Q Wd. Mo. Fri. Tu. :tat. — — 11 16 20 24 28 The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 11th instant, 2 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. jgfe^imOß THE KUMARARUSH. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Onehunga for Greymouth on or about the 12th instant, should sufficient inducement offer. - For freight or passage apply A.B.P. Co.'s OFFICE, Queen-street Wharf. <_|__||___ > .C!TEAM COMMUNICATION -^^^^yj WITH THE THAMES AND Ouxi-uiYIANDEL. Time Table: FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Tuesday, i p.m. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.): Monday, 12 midnight "Wednesday, 6 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cai-go 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. «fssfe>.nP I M E TABLE. <^^^&s> g>s> TRANgIT- Monday, 3 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. <a__kfe^ XnOR~THE HOT SPRINGS, MATIURANGI, MATAKANA, "=^®S'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday', Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. 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 _ CAgEY OR W A I U X U. •sSsiillas' The s . s . taM O' SHANTER will _cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 17 a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. TiYJdav " r> m Saturday, 7 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s tl 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|rom^dis i? a|ch lM) Onehunga or Newmarket. !~vi*Z^E7ATKATO STEAM NAVl l|&|iia> W GATION & COAL MIXING <K3SSs'cOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Tbo steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave MeTCei-for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at, 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday^ "g^ RF F, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. s^fe^ "¥r oR c°R °M AND EL* .•'JK'SirsSS' 'p. ne s .g. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 11 o'clock, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. VOll RUSSELL, WAN GAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s<? lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting) Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. N o cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZTK'S COVE to Land " Mangav/ai Passengers). The ss ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The b s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street S^^TA^e^Sf'B^°SFC^N^ i>r>T;T-i 'making three trips a fortnight. 1OK1&, maKiiib Ai Mc _. KKGOK> Manager. ~i Z "OASSENGERS' LINE O* 3^pgSK JL * PACKETS TO NEW ZEA » f____^ LAND" adllisSisS Owned 'by Messrs. Shaw SaviLL & Co., 31, Leauenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports ot Ivew Voaland They arc clipper ships, classed Ala Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters The ifilof Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy anc Co'Phe nundersigncd are empowered to gran " fJs from London to New Zealand paymen «ig^__w^!i ZEALAND SHIP ■ iM%s_ IS pING COVS_LINE. 4fti%^^ TheiUClippoi'BarqtießOßlN-/ P^^^ ivi'NLOP Mi <OIIS register, no\ JOHK BATQER, Agent. Atickland_Se__cn_gcr_.-Mglg: . —— •i.i mHE Brigantine FLIRT J5i>SN. J_ 100 tons register, JOHI -^©^ mHSenzib, Master is a ReguJa J &Lx!&:zr Trader between AUCKLaJM-» am ;;-:.;.:: i'ssaaai LYTTELTON. For freight or passage ap^ly^ MoKENZ IE, AttQkland, Fetiruary J5,1870,



CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC S.fl GALLERIES, '• Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland, j First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, ! at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken j instantaneously. ' v l Si a! n ' s i PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, j Shortland-stroet. j "Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori ' Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. " j Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.* | F. J O N E S7 ; © Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, | J Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., j Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments j Tuned and Repaired. ' ! MRS. JONES begs to inform the Ptiblie that j, she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's ! Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. I S H 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 i 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. 11l ROBINSON, Li © 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. Alwaps on Sale— Canaries in full song. Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. m v s s he r, JL © HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Welleslcy-strect East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. STEVENS AND WILSO N, 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. WH. SKINNER, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE, All Branches of ihc Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. W'ARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. T AND J. SOPPET, tP a Freeman's Bay Sseam Milt/ls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. W ° T I c E -131 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 busines 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. Brewins's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. "VTOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE J J3| J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which lie intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, Gel per pair; Superior ditto, Od; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, (id pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2ld pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Idi Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, 4d ; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for Cd; 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. MR. 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, cither weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL 9 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, 6ic. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—!)s& 97, QUEEN-STREET. MU "s I C LESSON S. , 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. Karagahapo Road, opposite MrJL. D. Nathan's. KG. SCHWARTZE • 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 Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the linest 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 V Manufacture. v Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety c of Watch Guards. * Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English, Co ntinental, and Colonial manufacture, N.B.—All Goods Warranted. "VT E W LOCAL INDUSTRY, ~ G R. BURGESS, Pure. -^Ultramarine Blue ' ' Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the _. : employ of Harper Tweivetrees, the renowned f i manufacturers. . cl i A trial solicited. Ask for it-and judge for \ yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. ' Manufactory: York-street, parnell.



X¥T A. R D & GO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory- Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coopc & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendcl's New Zealand Grape Wine. jpj E DAK. 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. M>v ' irlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Cusli; ■ '.-house-street TTIHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), AEE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mills, Kai hv, 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 touigh, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE,, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and' other purposes. CLOTHICS LINES, of various Qualities and Siz os. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. N G L j s H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOoL COAL, which for excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal, pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. XZ1" ATT EN S & S HEP PAR D, i\ From W. Hyland's, Wyndham-strcet, Boox and Shoe Upper Manufactory, ' Elliott-street, Market Place. X3T All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. L O V E T T « TAILOR, &c/, WELLES LE Y-STHE 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 o£ past favours. Tina Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Eai'ly Inspection Respectfully Invited. T=L H A Z A R L\ o GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queeji-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwcll's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Laneastex-'s Snider, Lefaucheux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the promises is a New Shooting Galery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Riffles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B. —Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. JN 0. C. C L 0 U G H, mechanist. Mas c f ild's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic arid general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. moni^BiNETM"AICERS AND BOAT JL BUILDERS. CEDAR on! to order in any quantity or size. —Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. CARR, Customhouse-street. A M E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates,. _ _ T _ c k T. B. C AM 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. O V E R T O W, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. T>ONES ! 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. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at KW GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. T> ¥. W E B S TE R, _Ou» wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). "TVT O W L~A~IT~D ING, J.l Ex Loch Fergus : 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. 6 casks Gear-work, Haines, Harness Liquid,&c. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c., Walsall, England ; and High-street, Auckland. LUMBE RS. —F IN AL N OTICE. — To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee of £5. . (THE WRETCHES). Be it known that they will be struck off the list unless they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To Householders who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, we invite a call. PEACE &TOOD, Plumbers. &c. MONEY, to LEND on first-class free hold security, at lowi-atesof interest.— , R, G. DYER, Shortland-street,



j &>r'd\i\ AND SUMMER SUMS TO i rS&O\FvF LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-streot. TO LEND in small sums 3W O" " 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. LAlSHLEY,i(Solicitor, High-street. raiHE Undersigned are Oash Jt* ur- X OHASEits of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ny Quantity* Consignors direct will have prompt and imniediat cash remittances retwrnad at satisfactory rates. i IRELAND BROS., i Tankers ani> Leather M-anttfactubbbb, A.noKLA.in. z^hEap gkoceky house, \_J NEWMARKET. I WANTED, the inhabitants of Newmarket to know i that Tea is reduced in price at I). CAMPBELL'S Grocery next to Mr. Kllguur'a, and for a short time •wiil be sold at 2s 3d aud 2s 9d perlb. -gOther articles at moderate prlcos - j jy| J_ LJL O JH' S SA U O Jfi. THE ONLY"gENUINE RIVAL OF LKA AND PERRIN'S WORCESTER S A TJ C E. EQUAL IN QUALIFY AT HALF COST. jsf" To bo had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent, Auckland. , __ Appoiwtmbst to j Her Ladyship »_^«^st*j£__u_'^ Marchoiness MR S PAT 1, STAY CORSET, SUROIO \L, AND MDING BELT MAKER, VICTOHIA-STBEET. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s 6d ITorae-made Stays to give more Hupport, and to last loDger than I three pairs of the best imported. JH E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENT*. EDWARD WAYTB Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THK HOLY LAND MILEV STUDIES OF H^ADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Lite ratnre. Office and Fancy Stationery, <fee. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by cvory Mail. EDWARD WAYTS, AUCKLAND LIBRAKY 100, QtTKEN-STRKET. - JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellenley street Auckland, N.Z, Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Families, aud especially Clerks or'SinKlo Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any tioio. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Piopriesor's family or servants. Tprniß moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T~ RUSSELL'S »J» * FIRBI-OLASB PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOasK, HOBSON-STRSKT, AUCKIiAKD, N.Z Single and Double Bedooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate^ __ _ -^ jli»» I<OUSS, LAND, AND GENERAL AGISNT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DOBNWBI.I/8 BUIIiDINGS TIVJ DOORS FKOM QUK .1H -STR SET. | OSBO'KNM & C 0., <tl » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are alao prepared to make liboral advances on ■Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the moat favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. AUCKLAND WATERWORKS. BKAWSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBKRS, 1 Are prepared to lay on Water Sevvicax in accordance wit'i the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasouablo terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers Mid Gasflttors, *c Albert-street. TTOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, Q TJ EEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, WnOLKSALK AND RETAIL. H. & Co. respectfully inv;te 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. !) ( ) ( | ) Onr TEA at 2s 6d. ( ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) ( ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ' ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10(1, cheaper by the ( ', ) 5d ; No, 2,4 id ( ) dozen. ( I ) ( ) < ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( .) Gunpowder, 3s ; ( ) Sardines. 6d, cheaper ( I > splendidformixing. ( ) by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDER 3. ! GOODS DELIVERED Itf TOWN AWO SUBUEBS FREE OP CHARGE TO THE PU.RCHASEE. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Q N SALE (C HE A P), AT J. BLAIKIE'S YARDS, Victoria-street West, (Four doors from the Union, Bank), 60,000 BEST BANGOR SLATES 1 800 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT Of the b*st brand. A^ t* A T 'i.' Eh.Si) XtK t n WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER. ■- AND COBN DEALER, Queen-stkekt, Onehunga. O N SAL E: Wangarei and Newcastle CoaL Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw. Ohaff. k P. B. WOODH AM TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address:—C^re of Msesm J Brown and Sons " Pianoforte Warehouse, snortlaad-stwet - | jv,B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country I geptenjbw 6,1876,



TTTENRY GEORGR PAYNE, O. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-stbeet, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Cd, to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces ia Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES of various Makers and of every descripfion. VST In JEWELLERY, A Larg-e> and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Wholn Stoc*; is on S+ lk at Lower than she ordinary Auckland Prices. Repairs in Evjcby Branch of the Trade executed under H.P.'a personal superintendence. ANTED to LEND, MONEY in pmaU amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit oJ: 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. V^ATOHES ! ! THATCHES ! WATCHES !!! «5T T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE, "©a 1 have received by the Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewfrlled in 8 holes, .£35 eaoh. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 GoU Calinder Watch, Jewelled in 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. 2 Silver Keyless Hunting Levers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £18 each. 6 Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joints, £10 11b. Each Watoh is Accompanied with a Certificate from t. Russell & sons, and Warrahtbd. F. H. LEWISSOK, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union B^nk. THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES FROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. MORE WATCHES TO ARRIVE NEXT MONTH. Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from Rood marks. I^ITY WE-'T No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, vy Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, &a —ilr Harrison and Mr Pycuoft. Terms, is Cd per weet. Junior Elementary Glass, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s (id. GERMAN. —Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: MrJ. T. O. Hensen, of the Univarsity of Kiel. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Threo lessons per week, 2s 63. Tw ■or mort> Bubjects by agroemont. Book-keppinjj Class for Ladies. Monsieur PKOTZKft and Mr Hbnskn beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc., apply at the School. CJEiIS ! B~EJii DS ! SEEDS . SPECIALITIES FOR 187 C. Asparagus—Lenormando, Giant ; Ciuliflower— Lenormando, Short stmemed : Celeraio -Turnip rootod Celery ; Tomato —Early Dwarf Red ; Cucum bers —Gladiator, and Gherkins for pickling ; Melons —St Laud, oblong netfclod, Tours, Su;jar, Kound Nettled, and Groen Climbing Presoot (all new French varieties). Also, Cucumbers—Marquis of Lome, Sion Hou«e. Rollison's Telegraph, and Blue Gown; Melons—Munro'a Littlo Heath; Tomato— Carter 3 Grain Gage. Ketail Price—One Shilling per packet. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Vie coma-strrbt. fIHEAP T T M B E El \J CHEAP TIMBER!- THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, AXE 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 Secoud-class Flooring at Low Bates. Turning in all its Branches. ELL AND GEMMELL, CURRIERS AMD LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOiE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLO3ED UPPERS, L 4 CKS, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-street. JC ARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, SIICHSTJBX'd BCKLOTNGS, Or EEN-STBEHX. Q ATS. ARRIVED : Per ' Rosannah Rose,' 750 SACKS OATS. i T. H. HALL & CO. 'J1 L O TJ R. ARRIVED : Per ' Rosannah Rose,' 35 TONS BAKERS [FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 2 TO\ rS OTAGO OATMEAL. ' | T. H. HALL & CO. QHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s beat BACON aHd HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and SiSe B4CON ' 34 cases CANTJStiBUiIY CHEESK, prime quality t 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 .cases l» A.RD,. in Bladders . ~ T. H, HALL & CO,



IWIW 1/rOHAIR CHECKS. NEW) (NEW NEW MOHAIR STRIPES. NEW NEW) INEW NEW)' (NEW NEW VGRISSAILLE SILK LUSTRES.^ NEW NEW) (NEW NEW)* (NEW NEW [ PLAIN SILK WARPS. < NEW NEW) (NEW NEW1) (NEW NEW V CHECK SILK WARPS. ] NEW NEW) (NEW newi i;:;ew new check challi. -i new new) (new NEW) (NEW NEW [ FRENCH BEIGES. ] NEW NEW) - (NEW NEW) ' (NEW NEW [ LUSTRINES. < NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) (NEW new japanese silks. new new) (new NEW) (NEW newt french muslins. -{new new) (new NEW) (NEW NEW [ FRENCH CAMBRIC. \ NEW NEW) (NEW NEW) (NEW NEW - PRINTS. \ NEW NEW) (NEW AT W. RATTRAY'S, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, I 66, Queen-street. BWYJNDHAM - STREET, 0 HOUSE, SHIP, f^ GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. ® S* P Estiwates furnished, and experienced work- O men sent to all parts of the Province fc I* J. H. request attention of Builders and others to his New Glazing Tariff. 02 W Q . J. HENDERSON, 8, WyNBHiM-STRKBT. 10 0,000 ROLLS OF PAPEEHANGINGS W. PHILLIPPS AN]> SON 95 AND 97, QUKBN-STRKBI, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80, PaoKagt-8 New Patter-is of PAP-dRHANGIIsrOS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pc ' Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a larpe assortment, new deslgnß Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Puce' Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleosrraphs, Photographs, atifl S<wp Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, he Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornament* and Photographic Glass OLASi SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Yarn sh Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson B ematite Paint, and a binds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundrie Portland Cement. NET Wholesale and Ektail, ediuuu'i' s=! O >:. 95 & 97, Queen-atreet. C-AHDE2TS. ANNUAL CALEDONIAN GAMES The Proprietor of Klle»slie Gardens announces the following List of CALEDONIAN and ATHLETIC SPORTS FOR THE PKINCB OF WALES BIRTHDAY, THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876. 1. THE BIRTHDAY CUP (Handicap), open to all comers. To be run at two distances, namely 200 yards and 600 yurda. .First prize, £25 (Gup or money) Second prize, £8 Tbird prize, £3 2 Handicap Plat Race, 3CO yards, open to members of recognised Cricket, football, and Rowing Clubs .'.'". First prize, a Silver Watch.. Sec nd prize,; a scarf Pin • Ist 2nd prize prize £ a a. 3. Dancimj Highland Fling. 2 0 10 4. Best step Dance (for either sex).... 20 10 5. Pole Jump i 110 10 6 Sawing Match 1 110 10 7. Hurdle Race A. Gold Ring 0 (Same qualification as 300 yards race) 8. High Jump (running)... 10 0 9 Throwing the H-joimer 1 o 0 10. Wheelbarrow Race (blindfold) 10 0 11. Putting the Ston*. 10 0 12. Sact Race 10 0 13. Tossing tbe Caber t 0 0 11. Drop-kicking Set of Gold Studs 0 (Open to all Football Clubs) 15. Climbing a Greasy Pole a.i Tat Pig 0 THE BIRTHDAY CUP. For running first in oither of the races, 6 points will be allowed, for running second i points, and for ruuntng third 2 paints. The prizes wii be djtermiued by the highest aggregate scorss. Jffintries, with fee of 10s, and the competitors' hailing-place, colours, and performances Ui advertised races during the last two years to be sant to the Secretary, Mr J. Brown, care of Mr Perkins, Occiden tal Hotel, on or btfore SATTJUD^Y, 21st October, at 9 p.m. Any one entering under a false name will be disqualified, Tbe Handicaps will be published as soon as possible aftsr the closing of the entries. ! THE OTBER EVENTS. The entries for the 300 yard's Handicap, with fee of 1 ss, must be sent in by SAT UBD&Y, 28th October, with the same particulars as in the case "f the Birth day Cup, Theontrai oa fee for events 3to 7 inclusive will be 2i 8d ; for the other evants. Is. All events ' j except the Birthday Cup and the 300 yards race will f close on the ground. . - :; ■-. , -V \ Hasaicapper—Mr A;lf jsd King. .'' , \ x\L... tf jt 1 ' " 'JAMBS A. "BftlWft, ru Sficret&ry.



FO JR SA L E AND I. E A S E, The following available Properties. For particulars apply to the undersigned :— I—Freehold of 20 acres at Bay of Islands, with five-roomed Cottasre erected upon it; a light of run adjoining, together with 100 Long-woollcd Ewes, Price required, £600. 2_610 acre?, mostly bush, at Maunsnturoto; s?ood land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres lirst-class land at Opohki, sud divided into ten paddocks, together with the stock. 1,080 acres, adjoining the above* inuni proved. ■1—125 acres at Otaniatca: Rood land; 05 acres in grass, with dwelling-house, garden, and orchard. 5—167A acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and ouibuiuimgs. 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 Pukckoho district. S-GO acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 9—lGs acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to SOO acres, at Sand Kills, 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, £700. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced, and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £6 an acre. 14—Good, Cottage Residence at Oiiehunga, with 0 aci?oe- -first-class meadow, near to the Pali. ALFRED AUCKLAND. TT'OR SALE^ the f uakau Hotel and .JL Furniture, with General Store (doing a good business) attached. Stands upon half-an acre of freehold.—Apply to .!. M. and J. Mow bray, Land Agents, Queen-street. . FOR SALE, a Great Bargain, a FARM of 230 Acres, 60 miles north of Auckland, 40 acres in grass (new this year), fenced with 3 railed fence, puriri posts, the rest nearly all bush, close to a tidal river. Good soil. sandstone, and limestone bottom. Capital run for any quantity of cattle all the year. Running streams in the 'driest weather. To a good settler very liberal terms. Only selling because owner can not go on the farm. Price, cash £30, and £150 on mortgage at 8 per cent.; or for cash, £165.— Apply " J.A.," care Stak Office, Auckland. JOHN S O P P Jfi 1, HOUSE <fe LAND AQENT. ■£=A^TpOB. SALE, a Bargain, on Ji'Bsfc'ifii! very Cl'*sy terms, a reailv good a.JH-^aSa seven-roouibd llouss with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk from c Union Bank. FOR Immediate Pale, at art exceed inglylovy price, a compact. Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which «re in grass, with four-roomed' House, Stables, &c, only 4'miles'from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms a really Good Dairy Farm, 42% acres, with good House, ■ Stablea, Sheds, and all necessary Buiidingß, suitablo for carrying on the same. FOE SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable I'our-roorui'd Gottaac-1, gooii garden, and about 4 acres 1-nd, in the best part of Itiemuond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 rniioß <ram Auckland, Terms easy.. FOR Immediate h-ale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR. SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acrefc, with. House, *c, about 13 Miles ■from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment, 45 x 110 feet. IjOR SALE, a Bargain, .a really JL' ' compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large rortion of which is under cultivation, with goud House and Buildings, only 11 miles from Auckland— Apply to John Soppet. No 8, Queen-street. JOHN SOPjWETT, Hotjsb, Land', and Estate Agent, No 8, Queea-Btreet FOR SALE by R. C. GREEN WOOD, . AUCTIONEER, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Markkt WotrsK :— FOR SALE, 12 miles from Auckland, on the Grpat SoutJi Road, a very comfortable jaud compast Honie stead, containing 25 acros, more or less of good land, fenced, and divided into 0 paddocks, 10J acre's wheat, 1J acres in oats, remainder in good grass. There is a good 4-ronmed House, cowshed, &c, on the property first-ciass well, orchsr; 1. wel' planied -with fruit trees, and other improvements Price, £365. I. e'rina, £50 or £100 cash, balance can remain for a term at £8 % per annum linm di&te pesi-es-ion can tin had. F.)K HALE, 6-roomed C!oiti.:t> in Car]p'cou Gore Road, allotment 33 x 115, let at 10a per week; in gtcd repair Price, £135. FOR EJALE, 4-roomnd Honse in Newton Eoad allotment 33.x 100; good well &c Price; £200 FOE S4ljE, 5-rocmed House in Newton Itoad allotment 33 x 200; two frontages, poou weil &c Price. £250. FOR s.aJjK 6-roompd two-storied House, in East street, good view, eve y convenience; Jar,,e freehold. allotment. Price, £260; terms, £G0 ostsii, baiauce mortgagee. FOR SALE, 4-roomod Cottage, with attic, in Dufre strest; iraehold allotment; iet for 20s per i.cek furnißhed. Price, including furnituce, £2oO; terms, half cash, balance at, interest. SALE!, two Shops in Symoud-Slrset (free hold). Let to good tenant for 27s 6i per week ; very cheap. Price £700 the two. IVrms to suis put chasers FOJS SALE, five miles from town by a good road a compact little Homestead of 5 acres of good Land, all fenced and subdivided into paddocks, and laid town in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage,cow-shed. dairy, good weii, &c. Price, £190 For ' ale. 42 acres of really superior Land.pleasantly situated abouo 4 miles from tiwn ova gooei toad suitable for a dairy, nimery, poultry farm, or gentleman's resides ca. having a be .utiful and exten sive view. Piice, £10 per acre Terms very easy FOB 8 4LB, 7-roomed House in Union-stieai in good repair ; glass verandah; garden back and front. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold in various parts of tue Town, Suburbs, and Province R. C. GREENWOOD, L&nd, Estate, and Commission Agisnt Market House. HALL, ALBEfiE JL STREET. This Commodious Hall,with School-room adjoining To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings Wndfv Services, or for a Public School. * superior KaS and flarmoninm may bB hired with the Mall Ann** toD. Goldle,O.Boblnson; or the Secfelry, JP w! HPO BE LET, on Grafton~Road, a -R- large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always weU supplied by pump and 8"6*? 1 of,wat^. oommodions vard«f and out-buildings, together -with about two acres of Jand, the greaier portioa of which is an Orchu-d in lull beating, H, ASHI'ON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand lu&urance Buildings. Or*o JOSEPH N>JH'AIaJST. STACEY & McEW IN, Beg to Inform the Public that tae «3T CITY BUFFET "fe s LUNCHEON AND SUPPER BOOMS 13 NOW OP£K CORNER OF QUEEN AI^D DOHHAM-STREETB. U S T~ ~~U~T E M .E % The Greatest Novelty of the Age ! THE AUTOMATON TJMBR«LIiA, anew tnioa in TTinbretlas. B SAMUEL COO VIBES 92, Qubw-strbbu MR. mall^e^s^ijus-"!^^ follows-- a^dg Newmarket vttir'j.iave ?Z*V m 6 pm'