The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 2,104.

AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, NOVEMBER G, 187 G.

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c?9sSfc^~D EGU LA R MONTHLY -;*iiilS£ STEAM COMMUNICATION S?SKS^^^UCKLAND, SYDNEY, The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 2/th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne throe days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. IG, Queen-street, Agents Auckland, Novembor 2, 1876. ea&SESaw TTNION STEAMSHIP COM -islSiii^ PANY (LIMITED). FOR VAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Toik Table—November, 1876. ' ■ £ -^ H rt 3 E5 v e» *I?§3 t ? S B t yphsß3 5 3 g s 5 H S Tue.j Sat.|Thu Mon Fri. Wd. >- ' NovjNov Nov Nov Nov Nov 1 — — 7| 11 1G 20 21 29 ° 0.30! -1 0 11 2 5 _ ! p.m. p.m. a.in. a.m. p.m. p.m. ~Tlie s.s. WKLITn"gTOSt leaves the Oneluinga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 7th November, at 13.30 p.m. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streeta. "S^ll^ A UCKL AN D STE A M <:ir.3£Ss'1-C$L. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above TO-MORROW (Tuesday!, 7th instant, at 'i o'clock p.m. FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland on TO-MORRO W (Tuesday), 7th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. :W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «§^^.QTEAM COMMUNICATION "sSssSSsrO WITH THE THAMES AND COItOIVIANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 15.30 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 5 p.m. Friday, 6 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. EDWARDS, Manager. TABLE! 0.0. i ivAilOJ L. — Tuesday, 11 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss; Return, 7s» M. NICCOL, Agent. *=£k&~ IT*OR BAY OF ISLANDS* -SSuSj^-C WANGAROA, AND MAN "^^^^GONUI. The s.s. IONA will leave for the above ports On WEDNESDAY, Bth instant, at 2 p.m. A\ MCGREGOR, Manager. Jgjg^Tfi O R S ALE. The Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, With the well-known Trade to Puriri. The vessel id in nrat-clarss condition, and doing a very remunerative businoss. T4ie owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. Applications received for one week. - For further particulars apply Shortland YV b.arf. L3tterstobeaddressed GGiLLoN) Richmond-street, Shortland. ,^2^^ TjIOR THE HOT SJPIiIJNttS, igiM^' jj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^''KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeß, 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 U o-olock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kavvau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to j CASE y. -™)R COROMA NDE L. •w,'>_-^J^ r-j, ne g H ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUL Thoss lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY on the Wharf. No cargo received alter 4 p.m. FOP WANGAREI AND MAN GAP AI (itmng at MaKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The ss. ARGYLE will leave tor the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. Thess ROWENA will leave tho Qucen : street I PORTS making three trips a fortnight. poitis, maKinrff^ McGREGOR. Manager. — Z~Z 14TEW ZEALAND SHIP. J^ PING COMPANY #111131^ (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The maguiflcent iron ship O R A R I, 1 0->l tons register, W. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatchfd as above on or about the 30th of December. Havina; been built specially for this trade, the Orari is fitted with every comfort and conven iencel 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 Ofhce, 93, Queen-street. JQHN BATGER> Local Manager. ~~ZTZ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J§S^f*|^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, LeadenhaU-strcet, London. The -bove Line of Ships are REGULAR SS "Sli"a"d So accommodation roomy ana GRAHAMo'' [Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CaJ____ "^~Z Oil Jj CHARTER. The Splendid AlTbrigantine &£E£sE3&& FLORINDA, Captain C. BROPHY, lately arrived from Mel bourne. ■ , V9V pwUcukr^PPly^ & GRAHAM, v Age»W%



sSskfe^T7t7'AIKATO STEAM NAVI MmMfZZ YY GATION & COAL MINING K*lsß*^ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEI leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercej for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercor, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1576. <ifs|§fe^.l^ OR WAIUKU. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wil leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: . From Waiuku: Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 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 permitting1 Orders to collect goods left at the stores oJ Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlaue, Agents ! Union S.i-j. Co.; or Messrs. \Y. J. Hurst & Co.. will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. Q TEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS will be rccoivod by tho under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Duck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are com pound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of.' Dunodin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of n competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. milETl3rii;antine FLIRT, •ffjHit^ -*- 100 tons register, John tew-^S-Nfe* McKenzie, Master, is a Regular -ICLJ^S*^ Trader between Al CKLAND and 2^2£sSSJ&Ea LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to 1 D. H. MOKENZIE. Auckland. Ffihruary 15. 187fi. RACES. S.S. LALLA ROOKH. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Return Tickets for the Races, 10s. J. EDWARDS. i^fe^TT^ XCUR SIO N TO HOT *3KSES3a£ .Hi SPRIN G S AN D KAWAU ON PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. The p.s. ANNE MILLBANK Will leave on THURSDAY, November 9, at 11 a.m., returning same day. Hobson Band on board. RETURN TICKETS, ss. WARNOGK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. ¥. J O N E S, • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. FISHER AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen'-streot, 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 tho colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. I~~7i li O B I N H O N~, li 9 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. m v s s ii c r7 JL © HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICIIBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, o New and Second-hand Clothier, Wcllesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N B —Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing', Books, &c, at private CAT EVENS AND WILSON, O BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. inrr~~iL skin n c r, W © 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 p\ E O R G E AXE RS, S3OAP AnTcaNDLE V WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow, PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Faints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' fcolours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass Picture' Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95& 97, QUEEN-STREET, US I C LESS 0N S, TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN QF 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 Dcanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. 0 V E B T O N^ • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings, O~H~"N SOP IP E T, No. 8, Queen-street. A?ent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers, j October 30,1376. p. WEBSTER bCi» -wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133 Queen-street, Auokxan.P,



- "Vy A R D & C 0 (Lath J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, ;> Auobxand, J AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory AUendei >'s Soap Faotory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Hoada Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coopo & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendd'a New Zealand Grape Wine. i {^ E D A R TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS 3 ! TURNERS, &c. . ' % CEDAR can now bo supplied in log, or sawi £ in any sizes to suit purchasers. 3 Apply to , j WARD & CO. ! (Late J. S. Maefarlaae & Co.); I Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street ■ i mUE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR M ILL S, X A 111 U, KAirARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable foi every purpose to which Coir Matting if 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. Tp N G L I S H COALS. Ex Saji Mendel, kkom London. Tho undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST IIARTPOOL 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 20th, 1876. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1576. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLES LX Y-ST It SO IST, 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 of Tweeds, Coatings, &o, are Entirely New, and of thb Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WIT. H A Z A It D, a GUNMAKPJR (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OK FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lcfaucheux, Flo bcrt's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Riflles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. JN 0. C. C L 0 U G H, mechanist. Masbfield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and evory other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. O A 11 R I V E, Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haines 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E~S B U T CIIE R, 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 large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUKKN-STBRBT. itr o t I c eT T. B. CAME R 0 N, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-stree* and "Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. T3ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. R. MATTFeN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET wil] leave as follows :— {8,43 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Newmarket< 2 p.m. 2.15 p.n> 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 5.45 p.ip V 6.30 p.m. BRIERLEY'ITONEHUNGA LINE 9 OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. J TVjTl^ ?■ TRAFFORD SHJRGEON Wakefield . DENTIST, street. '' Teetu extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover' Patent Oxido Gas. i ArtiflQfei T. §>eta (from Qr<& to a FuU Set),



i rtp'AA AND SMALLER SUMS TO d& O" " LEND or freehold security. In terest low if security frst-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-stroet. ONEY to LEND in largo or small sums, at low rate of Interest. —Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND ou first-class freo hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-strcot. ONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. iIITA TRUST MONEY TO LEND dW 9 \7 on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to 1 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. B~E L L A N D ( \ E M MELL, 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 dE^ eft, gif~ The Appointment Marchioness ' Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, , VICTOKIA-STREET. Ladies, wo guarantee our 10s. Gd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three paits of the best imported. R U' S S EL L' S a FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODIiKAT E, OS n O R N" J£ & C~O~ • WOOI. STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STR E XT, Auckland. Arc Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned I o them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the mont favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified ii required. Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. THE Undersigned ;u-e 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 Lkathkr Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBURV'rf BUILDINGS, QUKK.V-S'i'ltEKT. CJ T A C E / & McE WI N )O BEG TO INFORM TIIK I'L'ISUU THAT THE CITY BUFFET t'.LTY" BUFFET LUNCITIOON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY HUFFKT ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner OK QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m H E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! !! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Ollicc and Fancy Stationery, &;c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj * - 2 H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. J.II. request attention of Builders and W others to his New Glazing Tariif. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. 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 Qualitj' of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. i CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! ! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! 1 ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, ' Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for \ 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French I Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. ji 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 1 jjgf Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen- STREET, Onelranga. a Off Sale; Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: iFisswo.o<ii Qiit a.n,d uaout; Hay, §tra.w, Qhaff,



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. PE R «R OSAN NA II RO SE. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. 11. HALL & CO. q UPEIt IOR QUALITY TEAS, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. HA L L & C O. QIHEATHINGAND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. 11. H A L L & C O. JA N D J. S O P P E T, ® Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Q E L E C T I|3 O O 1L k3 JBA/ T II 1 H TL E II OTE L, QUEEN-STREET. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNKR begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render tho 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, tho pro prietor i.-> assured, Jind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under tho supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the linest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR, W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. HE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac oommodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TIIO MA S URW IN, Proprietor. THE KENTISH HOTEL, W AIUKU, 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. SKDGWICK, Proprietor. "I7IXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. HM (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 ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J..T.0. 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. TjiDEN VINE ROTE L, .Hi 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 is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20, 1876. /T|N and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2JD. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 2»th October, 1876. C~HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. OfD. CAMPBELL sells Tea from in, upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkln's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. CHEAP FIREWOOD FOU RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. "TITANTED, Intending Purchasers of V V Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room tor 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. Gd. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.- Afow best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damped, fct- sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Bra^a a»cj SUvex Mounted, ftad. Psay iJa^ftesg,



f\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cidor 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CLARKE BROTII ER S (LA.TE CKOMBIE'S) ROYAL, FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 5T ° T I c E> J. PAHTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing' tho public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in 'Wakeiield-strcet, and trusts by strict attention lo business, and aguarantec of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Col Fee. O C A^ R R, o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 120, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below Iho Union Bank. IVTEW LOG AL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, tho renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory : York-street. Parnoll. "OLANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! .1 FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in I'ots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, UUIUBS, &0., &c. R. B A I R D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery : Mechanics' Bay. JZ AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. EXCUII S I O N S PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave HelensviUe for Riverhcad at 7.30 a.m. and 1.0 p.m. Riverhead for HelensviUe—l2.o p.m. and 6.0 p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, 4s 6d : Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AucTkland and mercer RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1876. NO GOODS. Tho GOODS TRAIN will leave on WED NESDAY, Bth November, and Goods received not later than 5.0 p.m. day previotis, viz., 7th November. TRAINS will leave Auckland and Onehunga for Cattle Show and Caledonian Sports fre quently during the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH 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 Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off PIiICES. ff\ I M B E R . ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopui-u 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 RsJlway Trucks if required. October 10, 1376. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hail.—Apply to D. Goldie, O. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Oaur. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD s ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, A ackland, 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. q P E C I AL^ 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, EAgent for Mr. W. K. Carter". ' yueen"streetl LOCAL IgNDgUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. i BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS 1 but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all ; respectable Grocers. i Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, , &c., at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale ot the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may begiven to J. Duffy, Newton Express. 1 HOTEL FOlf SALE. j TO BONA FIDE INVESTORS. i FOR SALE, the Freehold of a Snug Suburbar Hotel in undoubtedly the most rising district around Auckland. The Proprietor, in conse quence of declining health and severe domestic affliction, is compelled reluctantly to place his property in the market; and he would f urthei observe, that chances such as the present, oJ securing a snug position for lite, cannot possiblj occur very often. To any steady couple possessec of the necessary capital, there is a certainty oj a handsome return on the outlay, which th< . Proprietor is fully prepared to prove. This offei , will ba held out for one week, and aCter tluv ! may oe had ou Lease.—Apply, fey letter only ft ' Y,k,A,, STAR Qflice, «



FO R SA L E AND LEAS E, The following available Properties. 'For particulars apply to the undersigned :— I—Bor Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, ori which stands a good five-roomed cottage; sole right of run. over about 1000 acres adjoining, togctlier with 100 ewes and G head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is withm a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—GlO acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto * woodland, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with, the stock. I.OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatea; sood land; garden! in grass, with dwelling-house, 6a aero] and orchard. S—IG7J acres It miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. G—JOO acres at Jlauku, i'onccd, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7_700 acres, mostly fern "kind, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district. B—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 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, vcith abundance of wood, water, and shelter; all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 15—219 acres at Patcraugi, Waikato, fenced! and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, fiCi an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence atOnehunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. iar ASII TO N & SO N, JLIL* HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Ixsurance Buildings, QUEEN-STliliET, AUCKLAND. FOE SALE :— NORTH SHO RE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed ] iouse 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 239 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a largo portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, o3 feet by 100 feet, in Unndry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A bountifully-situated Buildirg Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth oi! about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite siaburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with CA-cry convenience. Either for Pale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—Land tit mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable Family Residence in the best part of Grafton Road, con taining 7 rooms, bathroom and ont-buildiugs; healthy situation, and beautiful view. GLIAFTON ROAD.--" 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 m consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £05 per annum. QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-ro< vi at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.—Offices in the New Build ings next Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large und com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, [ Victoria-street. H. ASHTON & SON, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. O H N S O P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEET. FQR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 niinutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 43 acres, with goad house, stables, sheds, and ail necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on tli/e same. 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 from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, 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 45 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 nouse and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HP 0 BE LET' on Grafton Road, !§JS|Ea -i_ a Large and Convenient Family 4a%*=tarl^& Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of waser.commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in lull bearing.—Apply to 11. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8< New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Newman. WC. D E N N E S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! |) ® MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that iO-guinea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers f or FIVE Years. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPO T, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERGEANTS EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb,; less by the cvt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury- Cheese, 6d. and Sd. lb« 1 Good Family Tea, 2s. ib. 0 "Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, Sh. The Best in Auckland, 3s. ib. ' No. l Svgar 5 sd. Ib. No. 2, 4Ad. Ib. 1 Pearl Barley, 34d. R>. ' Salmon and Lobster, best brands, KM. pov tin £ Sardines, best brands, lOd. and 6d no""tin * Keillors Marmalade, 10d. per tin P £ Splendid Rice, 2Ad. lb. I Pure Limejuice, Bd. per bottle ; ?s. Id. gallon, I ! N.P.-All avtipteß guaranteed, No damaeed