The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-Ko. 2,125.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1876.

PRICE : OXE PENNY.



«sasS__s fc .TT' 0R SYDNEY AND MEL OmS^ 1^ BOURNE. The fast and favourite p.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, th 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydnc and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, th 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street. Auckland, November 23, 1876. -s^i^^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ■ O^jM^g^ 5J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, IS7G. e-.■ \ < i . §■< i j '% . f 5 I •-' !- 1 9 5 55 h 3 o 3 M __ __ !^!S 3 & s _ !__L!___LLiii___LLJi_l__s__^._Ji S x I Moiii Fri. Tuc. Mon! Fri. Wed Sat. ~ j pcc.:Dcc.|Dec.iDec.:Dco.Dcc. Dec. 0 I ~!iI8,12 ;ISi 22 27 30 O 11 I 2 5 10.- 112 I 5 0 I ja. m.'p. m.lp.m.'a. m.jno'n jp. m.jp. m. The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on MONDAY next, Ith December, at 11 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 p.m. train. _SL Note.—From l'.rh December to the 31st January. RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, oft' Double Fares, available for return till the 2Sth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. rf]_AM COMMUNICATION 4S_____S_S>.o WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table: FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 5.30 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 8 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. sSgkfe^ IT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jj!M£&& i 1\ IAH U UANGI, MATA KANA, *^aSB'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Spkings. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Maiiuiiangi. 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, ever}" Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage'apply to J. CASEY. •fSWSte TTIOR COItOMA NDE L. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. POR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ollice on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place E YEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OP PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR, Manager. j-K T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF 33S^*^v J_ r PACKETS TO NEW ZEA _______Zg__m Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & 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 of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient:. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J rf*v^K /GUTTER 'VINCENT.' t^j^^^O^ yon SALIC, the well-known -4«Ar_'.^2g*=^fast sailing trading Cutter . VIN iE_J__S-_S___;_£___!___ ( ,j_xt,' 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in iirst-class order, and unusually well found. yor P*^lo-"' "viAy ( JWKK Sc GRAHAM. *53*%- T STAIIvATO STEAM NAVI -pI&ES^ V V G A TIO N* &c COAL MININ G "ss^lHS**COili,ANy (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton tor Mercer—Monday, \Y ednes dav, and Friday, at 5.30 a.m. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge—lhursday, at 10 30 a.m. Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 . 1576. i.^, mHE Brigantine FLIRT, I \ OO tons register, John 4s^:\ m c Kenzik, Master, is a Regular i^dlA^y^^ Trader between AL OKLAND and 2ESSS% LYTTELTON. For L-eight or passage apply.to MoKKNZIK# Annlcland. Feliruarv 15. IS7R -^ r ,. T ,,,„. rd^fl. TJI OR LONDON DIRECT, jO-^AdAd Ji T0 FOLLO\Y TilE 'ORARI.' ss_i2Zj_^___i___ xiie favourite Al Clipper Blu' iyM .GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to xv" L. D. NATHAN & CO., i^jl • Agcn^ l^^^i!^Ti'Jl O R W A I U X U. ■*=^^^ '*The s.s. TAmITsIIANTER wiU cave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga : From \v aiulai: Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 1.30 a.m. Manukau Heads on Priday, at 7 a.m. . Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket,



_■ aSWss. THIRST WOOL SHIP FOJ *w2|!_^ -E LONDON DIRECT. J3m**zS*3sZtt The magnificent iron ship t>/*gt~ _____-__-__-___iii_El_l ORARI, 1051-tons register, Richard Mosey, Commandei c will be dispatched as above on or about the SOL December. Tlie ship carries an experienced Surgeon. ■L i or jreiglit or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. -^hX&K HP ° FOLLOW TII 1 4S§Q|W JL ORARI. ~ Tlie favourite Al ship _t-w_ .7. _s__s-B_aal CITY OF AUCKLAND, i- 78mt-° ns agister, George Ralls, Commander I his vessel being well-known for her rapn passages, will have quick despatch after tin j Orari. , , lias excellent accommodation for saloon anc , steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. TTIOR GIS BOR N E ANT o^jgs____Z-*^ ' NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above on FRIDAY next, Ist, December, at 1 o'clock p.m., taking cargo for. Gisbornc and Napier. W. LODDER, Manager. <s£^^ TJ< XCU R SION TO WAR 4||g|^_______ WERA, HOT SPRINGS. _:_ The s.s. LILY leaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summer months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY MORNING- in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY. >%kfe^ T7l XOUR SI 0 N IN THE ,4|§||g|g; SdJ HARBOUR. IN AID OF THE AUCKLAND ORPHAN HOMES. The Fine New Paddle Steamer TE AROHA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on SATUR DAY, 2nd December, at 3 p.m., for a Cruise in tlie Harbour, returning to the Wharf at 5 p.m. By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Artillery Band will be on board. Fares: ONE SHILLING. HOLMES BROTHERS. Same Evening, a MOONLIGHT EXCUR SION, leaving tlie Wharf at 7 p.m., returning at 9.30 p.m. Fares: ONE SHILLING. J. EDWARDS. If ° T * ° W- J. PARTINGTON. Has much jdeasurc in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakclleld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee 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 Coffee. TJIS TA T E OFnHENIIY^l I!^!]^]^ _i_j UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. SHORTLAND-STREET. CLEAR ING-OUT SALE OF STOCK, FURNITURE, AND CABINETMAKERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Drawing-room Suites, Chest Drawers, Ward robes, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, &c, and all Sundries for Furnishing pur poses. Sale to continue for 11 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. R. C. CARR, . m_ lla( . ofia E. ISAACS, fL_Ubtoc&. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gd., 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! SST Repairs in Every Branch of tlie Trade executed under 11. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatcli by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the ollice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. 771 ISH E R AND CO., SV Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked "Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families -waited on in town or suburbs. rrT v s s h~ c r JL c HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SUCHBURY'S BUILDINGS, queen-street. (established 11 years). XJCT B E A L. v V a 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. \JJ "H S X I N N E R, 'He BUILDER. CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oiliee Fittings, &c, «S:c. \Tt7ANTED~ KNOWN, that Samuel V V Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgicl Tweed Trousers VorXOs. The best, value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart,.92, Queen-street. ~X%TEY buy Slops when you can have a *' f better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WARN OCX BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auoklaud,



R T\T A R D & C C (Late J. S. Macparlane & Co.), FORT-STEEET, Auckland, t', AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory | Allender's Soap Factory i Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads | Sydney Paper Manufactory _ Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale ■ Wehdel's New Zealand Grape Wine. ! ri E D A R TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS ■. TURNERS, &c I j __ _ : _ CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or saw) ! in any sizes to suit purchasers. 1 j Apply to | WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street ; milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), i ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kai hv, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equallj cheap, and more durable, suitable foi every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and maybe 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. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. TrfT^N G L I S II COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use' and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, 18715. Mil. F. B. WOOD II AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September G, 1870. AL 0 V E T T a TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and tho Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined Willi Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. This Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JNO. C. C L O U G 11, MECHANIST. MASEFiELD'a Building s, 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. rp O A R R I V E, JL Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart I lames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JAMES BUTCII ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. X> 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, Sec, &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, Queen-street. J~ O II N S 0 P P E T, HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, JSfO. 8, QUEKX-STKIiKT. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. 187(5. "OONES I BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (8.15 a.m. (9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Aucldand < 1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m I 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. Ko-io p.m U. 30 p.m. JBRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE c 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_ PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Carte?, Churches, Domain, Har i hour, and principal buildings (also album size) I of Auckland. ! Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. | "VTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE i -LI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ©,*ar Losses Promptly Paid.. IGEO. P. PIERCE, Ma ager.



>• AND SMALLER SUMS T( rt&»y\j\r. LEND on freehold security. Ii tcrest low if security first-class. —Apply to 1 MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or siiiai sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t Ml-. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or smal sums at a moderate rate of Interest.- Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. gl>R AG G & (J O. GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, AND ; PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the a NEW PREMISES, CORNER OE THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. By rf?ji cjv. _#*£-.. Tho Appointment c> c. '.; ; _ ■.'"■5HS\-p .Marchioness to Her -±MWmi3& of . Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, c* Abornyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French ' Coufilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlcl ■ Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong . Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. . T~ R U S~ S E L L' S <»J • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ' ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TER M S MODERAT E. LOCAL INDUS TR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, It. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-sfreel, and Great North Road. Orders may lie given to .1. Duffy. Newton H,xpress. hnilE Undersigned arc Cash Puit- JL 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 PROS., Tanners and Lioathkr Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, HOTse"ixmi~Laiid Agent, c Rent and Debt Collector, Sticjmury's. Buildings, Quehx-street. Q~f A" C E V ~ &~ M (;!•: WIN k3 BEG TO INFORM THE I'Ulil.lC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY UUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY UUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AXI) CIT VI; I; FFET DUX 11A M-STI! X ETS. S, WYND i! A .\J -:STI. 'AAAA, HOUSE, SHIP, O w AND ►-! m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. t_ W Estimates furnished, and experienced ; AYorkinen sent to all parts of t!ie j- O p. Province. t_ .T.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. I—i O J. HENDERSON. . fej S, WYNDIIAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. • Mechanics' Ray, Arc still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a VERY superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. AND J. S 0 T P E T, » Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. fiHEAP GROCERY HOU SE, \A NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin'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. TTuO E .ATI S F I R E W O O D RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PJLACES. AY. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Three Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton ; Puriri, lis. Cash. R~ f7 Webs tc r, .« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER: IH3, QUEEX-STKEET, AUCKLAND. (Ne\-t. (.lie Union Hn.nl.'_ W PHILLIPPS AND SON TS, 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 Classes, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. A It RIVED, AND FO R SAL E, By the Undersigned, W .0 O L P A C X S, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. m r!E PUREST AND MOST WHOLE _£_ SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD! S. EVINSON, Prourjetor of the "Eden Vive Hotel," pledges himself rosuppiyhisCustomers with UDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit, is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, Sec IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must so to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single (gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the laßt 17 years in th© above bueinesSi »—.



J Ci OVERTON i- \J9 GENERAL CO^DIISSION AGENT, S. 30, Insurance Buildings. - mII I NE W GROC ER V 11 JL ESTABLIS MEN T, 0 211, - Queen-street, ''_ Two doors below Messrs. Coupland & Go's, is 5 K3T N O W OPE N. ADs WITH AN - ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL > GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. W A N T E D. A Few Dairies ok Choice Butter. 11. FRENCH. F A M I L V G R O C E It. 211, Qf ICI.N-STK3ET, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R R, © HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the [ Union Bank. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. : _ Mr F. W. WARNER 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 door of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, lind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the linest ill the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from eve?-y hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mII E X E N T I S II II 0 TE L, JL W A I U X U, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. 'ram o'Shanter. T. S. SEI.)GWICK, Proprietor. mll E All<S VL L HOTEL. J- GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed oxlensive 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, ice, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Lining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one cf Alcock's best, Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OST-OFF ICE II O~TE~L7 GIIEY-STUEET, 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. TII O M A~S URW IN, Pl-OPItIKTOR. SELECT T> O 0 M. f m **iA~*-*O.A^-*~^.ii> HI ._. t _a>...-,^^^^,_ Tta ' isL»fiSßiSS_Bsa' T II ISTLE II OTEL, QUEEN-STREET. "BTIXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. _____ (KNOWN AS THE BARBELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform tho 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 penco, 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. fIZ" A MO Ci 0 A L. A SPLENDID SAMPLE, EQUAL TO N E AY C A S T L E. COME AND TRY IT. JOSEPH CRAIG. 7 s * E O R G E AKEIt W, \A3T Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Bu-vers of Tallow. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, X AND BUILDERS. KAURIT I M B E R. The undersigned is selling at £& GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS. BRTTOMA R T R O A D. And at the Suit,. Nnin'ov. Q T R A Vv r B E R R I E S! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT . TTT ILL O W pROVE, D E V O N P O It T, North Shore. 1 li, AL I 8 O^N, Pro'Pbibtor



SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. |0 N S ALE: . i TO ARRIVE, I j Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury : OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. O N s A L E: 50 hlids. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. pHEAP BLACK GILK S i; CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. 11. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK ov HAT BLACK S I L X S, ■«* IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Pktces of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 run CENT, below their present value. They arc Markbd at Loweu Pkicks than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the .SILK Market! j .'V L S O. A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5,11 ; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles A Large'and' Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUT! FU I - SLEEVELESS JACK ET S, CAPES, FISCHUS, &C. _T__T Note.—The Stock of Prints is ihe Largest and Rest Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. Tho Summer Dress Materials are also a vci-y nice assortment. To Bj-_ Sold Ciieab : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES. AND GENERAL MANCHESTER UOODS. 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. ATKI NS. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES' " THE HOME " SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve. Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equallj* well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. ' -uien, or Cotton Thread. It is not neccsscv_.-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any oilier machine. We claim to sell THE BEST''FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and wo feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, wc will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—llemmer, Braider, Shuttle Hohiiins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clam]), aud directions tor use. Ali securely packed in strong case with hinges. P R 1 C Ji :— Complete in box £1 10s. With Table and Treadle £0 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. Wc have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent Tor Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines ere procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA. Shortland-street. f\H SALE, dy the CNdERSIGNED, x_>" Ex 'Orari,' 'C!iy of Auckland,' 'Abcrnyie,' 'Mcndfiza,' lice.: Sr>o bags Fine and ( ' ea rn,: Salt 850 boxes Candies. [j o :mont and Brandon 500J Fire iirioks, Stourbridge 500 Arch ~ I __0i) cuika Cement " i 100 cases Column's Starch, ■«' hi te aud blue ! 30 .. Red j i.-ni:i-.'->, Whvbrow's, Mor ;■.mu's, and (j\ era 11 s 10 cases. Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 2n eases Bottled Yinegur _:5 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands '6u cases Sardines, l and ' 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid ■10 dozen Waxed Calx, 2 bales Kip 230 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron -10 cases Muntz Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's \ Sarsaparilla., Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street,



T O H N S O P P E T, el HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENT, No. ;>, Queen-street. FOR S VLE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block. W aiuku, With creek frontage. FOR s VLE. a Bargain, a very compact !arm of (57 acres of really good land, one halt of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acies good Bush Land at the Puhoi. being Lot .No. -1, three miles from tlie landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandan back and front, _?ood well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. , _ „ FOR SALE, a Bargain, on A-ery easy terms, a really good 7-roo.mcd House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk 1 rom the Union Bank. ~„,_. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which arc in grass, with .1-roomcd house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good lotara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALIC, 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-roomcd House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from^in'sOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, O 9 Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:— . „ FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 16 acres at Mangarc, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon the farm, and the land is some of the richest in the province. I rice, £1,500. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway Station. ~.._,, -~ FOP, IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There arc 100 acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban Property in the choice district of Remuera. The residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with large sheds, aud other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich volcanic land all under cultivation. The property commands a magnificent view. Price, £075. . FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £_7o; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. „ _ ' FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and -rood well of Aval or. Price, £150. _ FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-strcet. Avith freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. __, . _ Jroi . SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 19 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a, registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo ] .aihvav Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money cau renmin on the property. MANGA RE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with llesidence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 1 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. FOR, SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomc-a House in Nelson-si reel, with freehold allotment. This property is only live minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. ■■ RAT For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see i my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland "O" A S H T O N & S O N JLjL© HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adjoining the residence of the Hon. H. Chainbcrlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house A\ rag for many years a First-class Hotel, and can Avith facility be again com'erted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and the District and Supreme Courts, being Avithin three minutes Avalk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLong Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, Avith a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the Avater, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. AY AIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a -rood 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 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 extensiA'e A rieAV. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, Avith a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the NeAV Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of Ncav Zealand, consisting of large shop, with cxtensiA'e show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Ofiices in new buildings next the Bank of Ncav Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every coiiA Ten ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the promises. 'These ollices arc approached from Queen-street by wide and easy (light of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and Victoria-streets, in the Ncav Theatre Buildings; plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. 11. ASH TON & SON, ■ 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ■ >|£i___i^*_c_iai^_^^jr PLA RK E BROTII ER S Vy (LATE CTiO.AIBIE'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. XTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. 1% 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. OweD, I Manufactory : York street. Parnell. 7Uf 11. T. TRAFF OX D, SURGEON .CSISb Wakefield- I) ENTI ST, £§gg. street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). /CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. | C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and ! Firewood Yards, j FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s, PER TON (uncut), j Delivered within a moderate distance FOR CASH ONLY,