The Evening Star.

Vol VII.-JSTo 2,091.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1876.

PRICE :

dISE PEKNY.



•Stefe^TFOß SYDNEY AND MEL ■^lJllßlr* BOURNE. The s.s. . HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne on the 18th inst., and is due here on the 29th. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Ist of November. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,. Agents 16, Queen-street; Auckland, October 20,1876. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, 1876. S3 . O . i § I § ONEHUNGA S £ 3 o » g 3 II«B £ | S DEeABI' JLJLiLiLJLAA Til. Sat — — — — — 2-t 28 The s.s. II AWE A leaves the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 21th instant, at 1 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. iajSVteTTlj^ O R GISBORNE AND jjsppgSJ * NAPIER, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th inst, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1876. A UCKLAND STEAM -■SiiiiS^^L PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Onehunga for Auckland on SATURDAY, the 21st instant: and Auckland for Gisborne and Napier, on WED NESDAY, the 25th instant. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ■fifefe^-QTEAM COMMUNICATION 4Ssiggi!S>!O WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : , Monday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Monday, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. 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—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 12 midnight Wednesday, o p.m. Friday, 5 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. «S&fe^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jpa^y^" 1J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "WWayKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb, 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 CASEY «£kfe^ TTi7'AIKATO STEAM NAVI- T3BBgg^>- \\ GATION & COAL MINING "«BH»9'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercor daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday^ Jw*^ Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. COROMANDEL. ■«£is3ag£B> The SSi ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received alter Ip.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (CaIIing at MoKENZIE'S COVE to Land MangawaJ Passengers). The s s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s. ROWENA will leave the Queen^street Wharf (weather and pircuiiistances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should PORTS, making ttoee^ri^fortoight^^ ._, ~ "VTEW ZEALAND SHIP- j\ PING COMPANY (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1,051 tons register, W. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30tn ot December, Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is fitted with every comfort and conven ience, and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Ofhce, IM, Queen-street. JQHN BATGffiRj . Local Manager. "~T~Z X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF jS^j^x. JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA eSSshslsss Owned by Messrs. Siiaw, Saa-ill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot tne best quality, and the accommodation roomy and C°rhe nund'ersigncd are empowered to grant patsies from London to New Zealand payment for which has been guaranteed in the 1^; Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to Ij D. NATHAN Sc OU., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0.,) o,:w nPHE Brigantine FLIRT, X 100 tons register, John ;=#^> McKenzie, Master, is a Regular "*7^£* Trader between AL CKLAND and .Sw LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o McKENzm Auckland. February 15,1875. "IT 171 OR SALE, that staunch Cuttei £&, 3j coralie I^^ Well found, and ready for sea..—Apply to ijggggjrg L. L>. NATHAN & CO. j



WF. JO 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. . 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 Beef on Sale in large quantities. , •' N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for "vagwied to all parts of the colony upon receipt of owrev. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ER O B INS O N, • Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short- J land-street, next door to Provincial Government Ofliccs. . : ..-, ,; 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. TIT S SHE R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. ■ STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, ,'j I QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISITED 11 YEARS). W.B E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. ,' ~: ; STEVEN S AND WILS ON, 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 oader. : . H. S X I N N E .11, • 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. AENOCK BROTHE R S, SOap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. i\r o t. i c c . C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. ARchard & 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, Kails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders, left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. ■VTOTICE~i NOTICE ! NOTICE ! JSi 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, ticl per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto, id pair; Stay Busks, 2Ad pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (>d 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 tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with tho Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. W 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 packed.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. lyr US I C LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.— Mr. Henry Rowe ofFers his services as Teacher of tho Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, andhis moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite Mr L. 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 oi 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. HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. iipwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkm s 1 art i nut, at lOd. per tin; really good Ircsh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. HE A P F I RE WOOD FOR 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. tw-EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. • A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnp.U. ulma n ' s PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, ShorOand-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Haj bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.



T\T A R D & G/ O. (Late J. S. Maofarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allendor's Soap Factory j ".'V ; Thames River Sawmills I Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads. Sydney Paper Manufactory •i Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. l\ri. :■. E. . IT" A R. : TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, f ■ TURNERS, &c. i CEDAR can now be supplied in log,, or sawn i in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlaho •& Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-hoo^ street, , ijrriHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM i . . PANY (LIMITED), ;-.; ARE NOW MANUF.' CTURISfG AT TttEIR ( • Mills; Kai hv, kaipara : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and, niore, durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may bo had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. i 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. N G L I S II COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HART POOL 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 Ss CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 187tS. XA TTEN &SHE P P ARD' S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndhanugtreet, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. /JST All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. _ q c 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. . . This Stock ok Tweeds, Coatings, &c, abe Entirely New, and ov the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. H. H A Z A R W, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OK FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Collfs, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lofaucheux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Kley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Brecch 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 O. C. C L O U U H, MECHANIST. Masefiel r>'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 and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. rjrT~d a It r i v ~u, JL Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E S ' 13 U T CUE 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. iy- o t "i c c. T. B. CA M E R 0 N, ii 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. _____ _P 0 V E R T 0 N 7 Vy« GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. 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. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at m 1 GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMA R T R O A D, And at the Spit, Napier. RF. W E B S T E R, • wholesale and retail saddler and harness maker; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR It, • house, land, & general agent, rent and debt collector, doknwell's buildings, ■ Two Doors from Queen-street X> I C T U Ii E ST SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIITS & 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 i expected. • W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street,



!rtKAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO 3wOvF"J LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to ; Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— j , R. C. DYER, Shortland-street '_ ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ! Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ;jr»WA TRUST MONEY TO LEND !csw» U on Good Freehold Security.—Apply ' to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance j 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 be repaid by easy instalments to suit the eonveri -1 ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Short-land - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. E L L A N D G E M M E L L, 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. Appointment Mal'chioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, . Victoria-street. ■ • '' ' Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer "than three pairs of the best imported. "T R~ tr~S~~S~E~ L L' S tl • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, POKTLAND HO US E, IIOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. , Single and Double Bedrooms and Private < i.. . ~ Parlours for Families. . ■ TER M S »t OPERATE. O S B O R N E £ C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, < FORT-STREET,. ; •: ••' ■ Auckland. Are 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 New Zealand. THE Umlerftigneil arc- . Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rales, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have jmmipt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON~House and Land Agent, • 'Rent and Debt Collector, STIOHBURY'S BUILUINItd, QUtiK.V-STRKET. STAGEY & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFKT CITY BUFFKT LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFKT IS NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFKT CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m H E HOLY LAN D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. E DWARD \YA YTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QiJEEN-STREBT. WA. PA TTEIt SO N , • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen- STkket, Onehunga. On Sa l c : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also oil hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, O . trj AND l-M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fd « "' — ai fA Estamates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. __ H "A ' m J.TI. request attention of Builders and r" fH others to his New Glazing Tarift". X — o J. HENDERSON. ~ 3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. • Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ;« Foot of Well cs l ey-s tre ct, i Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES ! ! JEWELLERY*! JEWELLERY! I ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN i CLOCKS, I Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gel., "to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, . Of various Makers, and of every description. : In JEWELLERY, • A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the "Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! Km" Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade 1 J executed tinder H. G. P.'s personal superinten t deuce. . _



TT O L L A N D- AN D C 0., I TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, :Q U E EN S T-R E E T, IMPORTERS, ;, i ' 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. I * New Season JAMS, cannot be equalled .f Bd. "in Auckland. I *"* * * Keillor's MARMA- Co.'s No. 1 SUGAR, I * LADE, lOd. tin, sd.;No. 2, 4kl. $ # cheaper by the * dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf *% GUNPOWDER, * * SARDINES, 6d. per 35.; splendid for t tin, cheaper by the mixing. * * dozen. '' • * ' ■ FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. goods delivered in town and suburbs free of charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. Q. A T S. ARRIVED : '■ . . Per Rosannaii Rose, ; 750 SACKS OATS. T. H. II ALL & CO. "Cl . • L . • O U % ARRIVED : Per Rosannaii Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. 11. HALL & CO. /CHEESE ! BACON !! BUTTER !! ! 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. O E L E C T T> O O M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STEEET. MiNin^S rCTJIfMEiiCIAL HOTEL, CHRTSTCIIURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that lie lias recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely 'to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christ-church will, the pro prietor is assured, Und no fault with the Suites ol! 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 sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER. Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. H E ARG VL L ETO TE L. 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 AVines, Spirits, &0., 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 Mederate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OST-OFFICE H 0 T E L, Gkey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. T HOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. HE X E N 'FIITH 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. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. T7VXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELLT F-i (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 1 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. DEN V. I N E HOT EL, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON 1 (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. j N.B.—His amended Price List will appear in a - few days. Auckland, October 20,1876, (



f). N S A:■ L E^ • 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial , ■', 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BEOS:, UPPER. QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CL AR X E BEO T HERS . (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC : i 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. .'■ lii R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortlan'd-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. . • im o R ~s a! l eT TO ARRIVE, • ■ - - Ex Roderick Dhu: . 97 BLOCKS (2,058 feet) OAMARU STONE.- G. W. BINNEY. AND J. SOPPET, 0 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And, No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. R.. MAIDEN'S 'BUS be I ween AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— f8.45 a.m. ./9.30 a.m. ~ 10.15 a.m. , ' . 11a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Aucldand •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-i 2 p.m. 2.45 p.ro . 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m '5 p.m. U. 45 v.m 16.30 p.m. BKIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • "OF COACHES .* ' Mi --i .1 Leaves • '. Onehunga— Auckland— ' 9.0 a.m. v 12.0 nOon ' ' 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. ' '■-.-■ 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. ! Special Coaches as per agreement. , rT ~t^ t r af f or. d, . , , . ;. ■ SURGEON i^g^, Wakefjeld- DENTIST, (s]f)T77j street. I Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). IV" O T I O E. WILLIAM STEVENSON has (much pleasure in informing the Public of Auckland that he has commenced business as TAILOR AND HABIT-MAKER, in temporary premises opposite Dr. Dawson's. W.S. having been seven years superintendent in the cele brated house' of Poole and Co., Savillc Row, London, can otfer some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seenon application. ; .. . .:■ JSJT 6 t 1 c ;' ; Ei J. PARTINGTON. ! .; Has much pleasure in informing the public that ■ he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakencld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and aguarantee 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 w;|th the above. ' For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. i..MV! '' EBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875.—The undersigned having consider able experience in Bankruptcy Matters, offers his services to the public, and will see justice done.—RICHARD J. FELT US, 31 years in Aucldand. Address : Post Office, Auckland.' T> L U M B E R S.—FIN A L NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licekoe 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. fi II EA P BLACK Qj ILK S. CHEAP BLA C X SILK S, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF itsrBLACK SILKS, "m IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot ok Sjlks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened: CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER ■ PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. RST Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODri. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.; usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. 11. ATKINS.



FOR SALE AND LEASE, The following available Properties. [For i particulars apply to the undersigned:— , ~,-■ I l—Eor Sale, at Bay of Islands,, freehold, Allot . . ment of 20 acres, ou which stands a good i .., ' five-roomed, cottage; sole right, of' run over about lOOO.acres adjoining, together '' ' ' '''with 100 ewes and 0 head of cattle. Price required; ;: e300; rTJiis land. is >ivithin a,: ■ ,: ; mile of: the Manganese Mines». where , ' '.there is a good sale f or.all produce. : i' 1 -2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto;; : ..;• .-,. good land, at a low value. ■- '• . '• , I 3-1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub-> divided into ten paddocks, together w^tn. i«.i thestock.' i.r.i '',''- .'. ■; I,OSO acres,-.adjoining the above, unim^ proved.1 ' .'. . ■ .; >' 4—125 acres at Otamatea; good land; garden' .'. in grass, with dvvelhng-house, bo acre and orchard. '. . -; . . -. 5—167* acres 14 miles from-Auckland, in grass, with good, dwelling-and -outbuildings ;•!..', Price required, £1,200. • './.'",'.'!'. ,'v 6—400 acres at Mauku, fenced,''and withja Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district, ,■•:•,- S—6o acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 9—165 acres near the; Buckland Station, Open •■' land and bush. . .vT, 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuktu fenced with purM posts and rails. ~,, f , 11—200 acres improved Laud at Ohaupo, with welirfinished dwelling. , . ■ i; 12—2;170 tices at Waiukn, on the Maioro Road, close to the Saiid1 Hills, the property-Of Mr John Wallace, fenced with purm; ■■■•••■■■■ i mostly hi grass, with abundance of wood, • : water, and shelter;' all good fattening i land. Price required, £7000. '_■" 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato,'fenced '! and in grass, witli cottage and, outbuild ings. Price required,' £6 an acre. • 14—GoodJDotta&'e Residence at Onehunga, with 9 {ftfvds/first-elass meadow, near to the . . Pah. ■] '■•-.- i ■•-■;■ ■ ■ ';. ALFRED BUCKLAND!' 1 Hi A-S HT ON &:S ON, • j house, land, and estate1, 8," New Zealand "Insurance Buildings, " <: 'Queen-street"," Auckland.' mv:j.a^>VOWSMjß i—- /''■'•; \ r . PONSONBY:—A well-flnished Villa Residence containingai x rooms; fitted'tip with every con venience, out-buildings andjiice gardens. 'The 'Busscspass every quarter of an hour. . ■'■' NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105-acres' good land* with a fortable six-roomed.House erected thereon. Th,o property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek1 runs through the property. • • '"•"'.. ■'■' ''"'''- WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 aci'es, with a erood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass.. NEWTON.^Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. !: PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of 'about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South.- COX'S CREEK.— About 40 acres of Land,with a large' frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Canbe sold as a whole or separately. '.-'■' ' ' i; . ■ TO BE LET^— - PARNELE.—A" well-finished arid very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The hosuse 1 is new, and only recently fitted up by the, Owner i for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove toithe South. Rent, £65 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 j back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. : QUEEN-STREET.—Offices in the New Build ings next Bank of New Zealand. i CIXSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large imd.coin modibus Store, with dry cellars. . : ■ . ■■ A NEW SHOP in the .New. Theatre Buildings, Victoiia-street. .. , : ... ,-,- >~,; -; . hni 11. ASHTON' &{ SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OH N j S O P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT,' ; NO. 8, QIJEEN-STREET. FOR'SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very : comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, . back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. :-■" :V I ' ■ . 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, 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 Farrii, 4 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the 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 eveiytonvenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet; FOR SALE', a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation; with good house'aild build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, , No. 8, Queen-streets IV/p 1- J- M- FRAs ER > Dear Sir,— The Alcock and Co. Billiard Table that I played upon This.Evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, is one of the best Tables I have played on in the Colonies, and has given me entire satisfaction. • ; ; ■. Yourgj very respectfully, JOHN ROBERTS, JuN. Auckland, New Zealand, 16th October, 1876. TO °I R S A L E, THE ABOVE TABLE, 'pi Apply to , V: J. M. FRASER, Insiu-ance Buildings. Ji ' 15- T~ "U N I O 1^ MISS TEUTENBERG Intends 'disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a, large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE-, |J nArm^UJl' THIRTY PRIZES. k ' ( 200 Members at £1 Each. Prize. £ s d I—Table Cover ".. .. ' .. 30 6 6 '2—Elegant Cushion.. .. .. " GOO 3—Footstool 1 10 0 4—Smoking Cap .. .. " " 15 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket . 2 0 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion .. 6 0 0 9—Tea Cosey .. .. 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion .. ~ .. 6 0 0 14—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 20 0 > 15—Smoking Cap .. .. .. ~ 15 0 16—Tea Cosey ' ~ 200 17—Footstool 1 10 0 , 18—Handsome Cushion U 0 0 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 > 21—Cushion 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 20 0 23—Tea Cosey 2 0 0 24—Drawing-room Bracket .. 2 0 0 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair .. 12 0 0 26—Elegant Cushion.. .. " x, n n 27—TeaCosey " " 010 a I 28—Drawing-room Bracket ' 4 0 n 29— Cushion " '" 5 ft a 30— Cashmere Shawl .. V '.. 50 0 0