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Auoklahd, NX. FBI DAT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1876

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5 J PACIFIC MAII ;'„_ _ ' STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, Dow, Co'tnaiarsder, will leave for San Francisco, via Kandavu. »nd Honolulu, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, September 25, lcvviag Dunedin en September 20, calling at Lyitelton, Wellington, and 2?api «., Foi" further pariiculars, freight, or passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. • rl\j&v TT NI 0 Is" STEAMSHIP fffl^fnfV COMPANY (LIMITED). TAEAXAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & POBT CHALMEKS, Booking through to Sydney, MslbourEo, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—September. 1876. ONEHTJNGA g d £ £ $ 3 6 g a, .< j g >« n< P P t& r Q & WWAM. Sat. Th. —I — — — — 23 28 The s.s. LADYBIRD "Leaves the Wharf on SATURDAY, the 23rd Sept., at 12 o'clock noon. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents Corner Queen and West Queen-street at n, m WA IKATOS TB A M <Mnk YV NAVIGATION AND 2^M»ii^'CoAL MINING. COMPANY 'sassE^asjass^gßji' (LIMITED). Time Table : Tb&;fstoamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTBP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, aaily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridsre, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptembor 1, 1876. * %Jfa CJTEAM COMMTJNICA Kj TION WITH THE THAMES AND COIiOMANDEL; 1 > ' ' ' i. ii i TIME-TABLE. L4.LLA ROOKS (s.b.)—Foe Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Saturday, 2 pm Sunday, 9 am ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—Fob Tiiamks. Friday, 11 pm All cargo to be alongside one hour before sailing.' No cargo recoived after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting1. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels pnt on Jbo&rfl without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. "„«s ri rpiME-TABLE Illgllgg: S.s. TRANSIT. ' Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Friday, 3 pm Saturday, 10 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5b ; Return. 7s. M NICCOL, Agent; »t The s.s, •si' TAM O' SHATTTHR Will leave the Government Wharf, Onuhunga, for Wainku, as follows:— Saturday, 23rd Sept., 8 am, return same day. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Mssfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunea or Newmarket. T>ASSENGERS* LINE OF PACKETS X TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JKSW43&. traders to all the principal ports of jM^fl^. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, "y^Kf^l^, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ■^ggW^feg^ by experienced masters. The Bill of ™fi^£3&<a3Ksßl Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient, r The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Retnrn ships to London also leave at almoßt regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM,? ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents.. ■~T^T TGTOR HOT SPRINGS, ! JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, : ''tiMmiMh^ KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. Thep.s. annb MILBAWK, Captain Kasper, will sail aB under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday 'Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Hahnrangi. B'or Mahurangi— From Mahuranpfi— Every Thursday Every Monday ; Saturday Frid y at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. I*orjMatakana, &c — From Matakana, &c. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday at 11 am Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. OASEY. rpHE brigantine FLIRT, i^^«\ »~ 100 tons register, John McKenzie, IKw Master, ia a rei?ular trader between ■^IsJ{m& Auckland and Ltttelton. -Forfreightorpassageapplyto Auckland, February 15th, 1876. v;~Sj~T XXTAIKATO TEANS- I^k W PORT. '^^.^2^^^ J DEAN begs to inform his friends In Auckland and Waflcato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer^ the ALEIST, regularly between MERGER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, and starting as under:— From Mercer: From Cambridge: On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at 6 a.m. day, at 6 a.m. N.B.—A person will be in attendance at the Bail way Station, Auckland, to Beoeive Goods £ ar(»'8 may also be left at thejstora of the agent, E. B. SXMON, corner of Victoria and>Albert-streets. !l!sssL V? On COROMANDBL. '%HMn& ARGYLE WUI leave erery Monday morringl at 11 o'clock, and every JMday at 8 p.m. A. McGREGOB, Manager-



Shipping. «ta^ TTOE SYDNEY AND 1 IfeJ?l& -^ MELBOURNE. Mlisltflfei? Th 9 fa3t aßd fav°'arite B- a> H E ft 0, Captain Logan, (aoaording to telegram received to day), left Melbourne on tho IGth, and sc is due here on the 28 th instanf. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Melbourne oa or about FJJIDAY, the 2Mb inst. For freight or passage, apply to CPvUICKSHANK Si CO., Agents. 16, Queon-etroet, Auckland, Sept. 18, 1876. ■' S^Mfe. "DEGULAR STEAM J^MpV-f '--. JJto COMMUNICATION BE :'mi-y: TWEEN AtICKLVKi) <fe SYDNEY OfiHS W t sS.< EVERY TWKNTY-FOUE DAYS. The s.s. LLEWELLYN may be expected here about tlia 2Sth Instant, and will leave again three days alter arrival. Hag first-class passenger accommodation For freight or passage upply at lho Offlco of the Auckland Steam Company. W. LODDER, Manager. * %J% I?OR NAPIER #|P^ X AND WELLINGTON. WsMfltf^S&s The b.s» SOUTHERN CROSS, Will leave on SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock noon. W. LODDEB, Manager. js&t&L WCfR N BWO ASTLE MARY ANN ANNISON Captain sßucih.es, will sail on Wednesday next, 27th inst For freight or passage apply to the Master on board'; or to D. H. McKENZIE, Custom-houso-strest. ■ QHIP SAM MENDEL, P*Wi t CAPTA- IN STBBLE, FROM test' ■ j™7XKasara Claims against this Vessel must be rendered in duplicate at this office before noon of MONDAY, the 25th instant, or they cannot be recognised. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Quesn-stroet, Auckland, Septsrnber 21,187 C. ~^Z&T IVfEW ZEALAND SBIPPING CO.'S LINE. mSiWasMffl The Al Clipper Barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, now loading for London Direct, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail early in October. For freight or parsage apply to JOHN P.ATGER, Accent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Auckland, 14th Sept., ISC3. Bggiaaass ff&ff.flci- TpUBLIC NOTICE. — Consequent -fl- upon the many applications for my Farm house and Fiiric/ Bread, and at the request of many friends, I have comm< snc3<i running 1 one of my carls through Ponsonby and Dedwood daily, and shall feel honoured by the pationage of reridenls in that locality. C. BURTON' 3 Digestive Biscuits, made from pure ■Wheatmeal, and approved of by letters from Drs Goldsbro', Wright and Kenderdine. Also puto Farm house or Home-made Bread, made with very little yeast, very little salt, very little fermentation, being more nutritious, and Ics3 likely to cause acidity in the stomach.— CHARLttS BUKTON, Charcoal Biscuit Manufactory, Parnell nn& Quoen-atreet. "PULMAH'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, JL Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomah&na, Maori Cabinets snd Cartes, Churches. Domain, Harbour, and principal Buildings (also Album sizo) of Auckland. G3?" Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. FI eT^E W 0" 0 D! FIEEWOOD! FIEEWOOD! In consequence of large quantity of Wood to arrive, ■we have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in the city:— Long W00d.... 12s. per ton Cut Wood 13s. per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Yard, Hobson-street. PPING HOUSE, a few doors above- the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, will be Opon for Business in about a weak. Further notice will be given. GEORGE HULMB, Butcher. npASMANIAN SEED POTATOES. EX *VIVID.' The undersigned have a supply of those Potatoes, which are unrivalled either for Table or Seed pur poseß. This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to channe their seed, as they will be disposed of at a Lower Price than the same Class of Seed was sold at in this market, and can be confidently recommended. W, J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. N.B.—A reduction will be made on those taken from alongside. STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. 1T.8.—-All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. WF. JONES, c PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Repository In the same premises. . WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. Richmond, Cox's Cebkk. Office — Dnrham-gtreat, Auckland. E ROBINSON, ' IMPORTER, BREEDER, and DEALER, In BRITfeH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shobtland -stbbet, 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, &o. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and 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 forwarded to all parts of tho Colony npon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. V & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower IQueen-street, Wharf, A V 0 X h A ND. TT7EITING and Bookkeeping taught. W Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2 —Addresa: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey-street, Auckland. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. tr Cash Buyer of Tallow.



Bu8lneBs;0ar:Ig. O'LARKE BSOTEBRS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ; ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank). QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. | Slrat-clßsa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, & i Moderate Prices. Children's Portraita taken ! instantaneously. rjl HE AMERICAS J. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, Qtteeh2- street, Auckland. JOHN MeG A.R R|l GL E, MA..VAOBR. HEEAP TIMBER ' kJ CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, ABE STILL OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGE!; To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. AH Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a vsei superior Quality of Secoad-clauy Flooring at Low Hates. Turning in nil its Branches. NO T I 0 E C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs P. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that ho is pru pared to execute all ordors for Coals, Firewood, *c, on the most liberal torms, ond hopes by strict atten tion to business to receivo r share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Postx, Raila, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OK ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Donk with Despatch. All orders left «.t Mr 11. Brewing Auckland Seed Depot will rsoeivo ptomp attention. W" H. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Brsnoheß of the Building Trade exeoated by Experienced Workmen. Stmp Fronts, Offlco Flttlnc*. *-<•.. *O 8 O H N W H 1 T E M A JJJ, *" Pratical Chimney Sweap, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope'ii General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.— J.W. announces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty years exoeiience from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, a" f\ cleanliness crmbined, to merit a share of patronage aud support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on th.i shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Evi-rything connected with the above' business executed with care and Hinctunlity, regaidloss of time or distance, N.ls— Now Chimneys Cored. TCfEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the ?mployjf Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for£your. solves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen. Manufactory •" York-street, Parnell. F. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to his friends and the public of Newton, Pousonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to Inform them that ha has recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to mori; a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience In the British and Brazilian Governments as Dispenser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Cape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continue to manufacture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physio'.ans and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. fOHN SOPPET *5> HOUSE, LAND, AMU GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QITEKN-STKHIIT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contraotor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth .Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is propared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspeotor of Nuisances, City Council Offloe, Queen-street. JN O. 0. CLOY GH, mechanist, Masetikld's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other descrlp t'on 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. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STIOHBPBy'fI BOH-PIHSS,* QrBEN-BTBEMT. MR E. B. "W O ODHAM, 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 6,1876. BELL AND GEMMELL, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathees, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LICKS, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' W-YNDHAM- STREET, Corner of Albert-street. WA. PATTE RSO N, « WHOLEBALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-stbekt, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and nncnt; Hay Straw, Ohaff. phillTp"ps and son, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Faints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Cloak and Compase Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. Jt o t I c e~ T. B. CAMERON, Architect akd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, B prepared»to tmpply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Buildings on oriest notice. TO CABINETMAKEES AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDAE cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MAOFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. OARR, Custom-house-street. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Ooodl Cleared and Delivered from Sblpa' lido ot SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay or Island Coal*. Also, yiRBWOOD, cut Of uncut, at SEASONABLE BATS!



Business Cards "Q 7i[ WEBSTER, JB»4j» WHOLS3AI.K AWD KISXArt BADDT.BR AND HARNESS ]!2A.KEE» j 183, QtrxwH-sERKEtr, Auoki-ani), ; (Next tho Union Bank). 3 rpHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- JL ohasebs of HIDES, 3HEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, ftc, &t highest market rates, In ny quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat t cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners [and {Leather Majs-itfactttrers, r QPEC IA L NOTICE, Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with die, ?atcli by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookingjat the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Aflcnt for Mr W. K. Carter. 'jrmEAP~G ROCERY HOUSE, Kj NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of Ne-wmariet to know that Tea is reduced in price at I). CAMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mr. Kil!>-oiir'o,,and for a short time ' will be sold at 2s 3d aud 2s Oil porlb. pother articles at moderate prices l[X7lXl7lAlSS TS~KAURI GUM 5 V T FIRE-KINDLER3, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a mro.—O. Williams, in returning thanks for the iilieral support he bas received during the )ast six years, begs to state that by a new process of cleaning tho Gum, his Kindl«rs are greatly im proved in quality and increased in size, but not in price, The New and Improvd Kindlers are dis f tiuguiahed by a Rod Label. Williams's Celebrated WAHHINC FLUID saves a deal of labour; perfectly harmless to tho finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in bottles at Cd and Is each. Try it. — Factory: Albert-street, Auckland. _ _ __ __ a Z A R D ! 'gUNMAKER (Late of the Thames), Quken-btreet, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPOKTEB OF EVERY DESCKIPTION OP : FIRE-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. ', Adams's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Suider. Lefaucheux, Flobert's Kiflns and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawke'.ey's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breechloauing Ammunition. Now work made to order. Repairing done in tho best manner, and warranted to give ftatiafaction. On the promises is a NKW SHOOTING GALLERY, replete with all modern improvemems, and supplied with Tiifles and Pistols of the bast makers. N.B.—Fire-arms and Ammunition purchased Jor exchanged. AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c, Wbllesley- street, Oppcsilo the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his Customers and the Public that he nas recommenced business as abo?e, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material to merit a continuanoe of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, Ac , are Entirely JNew, and or the Latest Designs.J HT An Early Inspection "invited. _$g% J JACK MAN'S First-class Boarding * Establishment, Nelaon-siroet, near WelleiOey street Auckland, N.Z. Singe and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for FamiJifs, and especially Clerks or Bingle Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years , In the abovo business. E U S S E L L' S • FIRST-OLAK3 PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms modorate. i I~7T O C A R % li» HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL AGKNT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DORNWKia/s Buildings, two Dooks tkom : ' QUBBN-HTRfcrcr. T OSBOKNB & O 0., W • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRHBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advanceß on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. A UOKLAND WATERWORKS. EKANSTON & PORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, fi.ro prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance "n.h the Specifications and General Condition ....juired, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers snd Gasfittera, Ac Albert-street. WB. MELDRUM, Tailor, Upper • Queen-street, i opposite Army and Navy ' Hotel, (hopes by good workmanship and moderate rices to merit a share of public patronage. TX O L LA N D AND CO, TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auokland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OP GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. ) Our TEA at 2s. 6a. ( ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( i ) ( ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( , ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( , ) 5d ; No. 2,4Jd. ( ) dozen. • ( 1 ) ( ) ( , ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( i ) Gunpowder, 35.;( j Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( I ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR OKDERB. «OODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBTJRBS IKEE OP CHARGE TO THE PTTRCHASEE. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. ft. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland i and Newmarket willj leave aB follows:— _. } From Anekland: From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m i 10.15 am 11 a m 11.45 a in 12.30 p m 1.15 p m 2pm 2.46 pm 3.30 pm 4.15 pm spm 9 5.46 p m 6.80 p m



Bhjslb&ss Cards- ON.EY TO LE'iD on firstrdass freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyar, t»hortland-stroe> p MOJTIY TO~LBNP h large os fcftfc email Bums, nt low rate of Interest.—Aj?ply to Mr. Lalabley, SoHc"or, Kigh-Btreat. , i? KAn AND SMALLER SUMS CwOvJ'v>' to LEND on Freehold Security, ntereet low If security first-olaBH.-A.pply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortlaud-street. T M. McLAOHLAN, 218, Queen *l • street has just Bought at Auction—l bale 10-4 Blue Blankets, 9s 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, lls 6d; 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 148 lid per pair; 1 bain 10-4 White Witney Blankets, 17s 6d per pair; 1 eisa Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, is Od per box of one dozen: 1 caee Ash worth's ditto, Is 9a per box of one dozen ; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 case Good Wincey, Bid per yard; Treble-milled Bliss Tweed 4a lid p"er yard; 2 Simpson"s Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £i 10s ; 3 Dressmakers ditto, £5 ; 1 Tailor's ditto, £7 10s; these are very nearly half price, and are guaranteed; a case of Homespun All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, Is 3d, and Is 4d, worth nearly doub'e these prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable for tho Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally '•heap. He will also open in a few days 1 case Coats Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 case Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Orownthorpe'; 6 packages Floorcloths, ex ' Bebington.' N B —The Largest and Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths in Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at & reduction of 25 per cent, off usual value. TTENRY GEORGE PAYNE, JO. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Foot of ■Wki/lebley-stkeet, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEW ELLEHY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLIBH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, varying In prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d , to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, weil Worth Inspection. WATCHES of various Makers and of every description. tnf in jewellery, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and tan Whole Stookison S«ivk at Lower than ihe ordinary Auckland Prices. Repairs in Eveivz Brakoii op, the Trade oxecnt'-'d under H.P.s personal superintendence. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &C. —Mr Harrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, is 6d per weok. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. P. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatro, Paris. Terms, is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hens en, of the University of Kiel. Termß, Is per leoson of one hour. Three lessous per week, 2s Gd. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pkltzkr and Mr Hrnsrn beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc., apply at tho School. [EsTablished 11 Years.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellesleys-treet East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can bo made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. nPAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING JL machines Should bo Inspected by everyone intending to Purchase a Machine, whether hand or trtadle. 151! ""iifli ti^^ *jr 'r«*Y *-t w cs a> r+ Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. KSf" Sewing Machines of every kind repaired on the premises. NOW LANDING, EX 'LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. C ca^ks Gear-work, Hames, Harness Liquid, &c. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SAJXDLERa, &c, Walsall, England ; and High-street, Auckland. HAVE ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, FireClay All kinds of Building Materials KBANB & JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. m e~~ as. , CHOICE QUALITIES IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. Q.LA T E 8 TO ABRIVE PER ' KATE BRAIN.' T. H. HALL & CO. riHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! yj 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kega CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LAED, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. rp O A^ S R I V^ E, _L Per Barque ' Argosy' and • Kate Brain: 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, in Backs and bags 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sacks PRIME FEED OATS T. H. HALL & CO. AN SALE (C HE A P), AT J. BLAIKIE'S YARDS, VICTO'RIA-STItEE.T WEST, (Four doors from the Union Bank), 60,000 BEST BANGOR SLATES 800 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT Of the best brand. TUT USIC LESS O NS. To the Ladies anb Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Eovre offers his servicas as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge'of the profession, and hia,moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public Be visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at} his private residence—£lil» per quarter, onerlesson'per week —Address!" Mrs Deanes.je.Karangahapo] Road, opposite L. D,» Nathan's.



[ Miscellaneous -BWYNDHAM - STREET, & > H 0 HOUSE, SHIP, ._. AND & GENERAL] DECORATIVE PAINTER. H tZj P) Estimates furnißhed, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province, fc . SJ J. H. request attention of Builders and ™ others to his New Glazing Tariff. jyj M — o . J. HENDERSON,^ 1-5 • 8, Wyndiimi-strebt. 10 0,000 ROLLS OF PAFERHANGING^ w. phillFFFs and son 95 AND 97, QUKKN-STRKBT, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80]PaciageB New Patterns of PAP i!R HANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pc ' Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scrap Balance of stock of Ohromo Lithographs, b« Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornament* and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Yarn Bh Brußhes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and a kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundrie Portland Cement. t3&~ WnOLESAIiB AND RbTAII,, -PIIIL Li tfP h S O N", 95 & 97, Queen-street. DONSONBY BAKERY. W. PAYNE Begs to tender his sincere thanks to his Ponsonby customers and the public generally for the liberal patronago tendered him for ihe last 12 years, and hopes by supplying the Best Bread at 3J per loaf, combined with strict attention to the wants of his customers, to merit a continuance of past favors. Best Bread, 3d per loaf at the shop. Bread, Biscuits, end Confectionery of first quality and low prices Wedding Cakes made to order. Consequent upon the many applications for my Bread, and at the request of many friends, I intend running one of my Carts through Howlck daily, and shall feel honoured by the patronage of residents in that locality. W. PAYNE, College Hill, Ponsonby. KU M E R A S. Largk, Fresh, Sound, Splendid Quality, 14 SACKS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. ADAM LAYBOTTRN, Fort-street. rr\ II E PANTHEON, September 1, 1876, Dear Sir, — I have much pleasure In informing you that I have made arrangements with Ma. Samuel Coombes to carry on the Tailoring Business in future at the City Clothing Mart, where I can confidently recom mend you to call and select your ordered Garments from the Largest and Best Stock of Piece Goods in Auckland. Yours respectfully, J. FORD. WANTED, to call jour attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr. J. Ford (late of the Pantheon). A large stock of First-class Tweeds and Cloths to select fiom—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart WANTED, to call your attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr J. Ford (late of the Pantheon), A first class stock of Tweeds and Cloths to select from. — Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart 'OTANTED Known, Garments made ' y to measuro at a day's notice if required, acrl at a reasonable price. All Tweeds'warranted shrunk. —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. NOTICE. Samuel Coombes has made'arrangements with Mr John Ford (who has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheon)/ jto Buperintendtthat.Branch in his establishment. ■pgEw 2 EALAND TT OUSE > 6Q, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. 1 BEG TO INTIMATE TO MY CUSTOMERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THAT I HAVE OPENED UP A LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS FOR THE OPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. IN KVERY DEPARTMENT WILL BE FOUND ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON, THE MOST ITABHIONARLE STYLES, AND THE BEST FABRICS, W. RATTBAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & SILK MERCER, 66, QUBEN-STBEET, Auckland.



For Sale. mEMPERANCE HAl^ ALBERT- X STREET. This Commodious Hall.with School-room adjoining. To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Pnblic School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall. Apply to D. Goldie, C. Eobinson; or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. . TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large ana conveuieut Family Evidence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, Commodious yards ana out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OB SALE, a Farm, of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with on extensive frontage to the sea. There are about 60 acres fenced and laid down in grass; also a large and well grown Orchard in full bearing, conte"nin<; about two acres. Tne Buildings consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain ing 6 rooms; Stable. Sheds, etc., all in good order. The property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, ai>p»y to SAMUEL COOHKiNE k SON, Land Agents, ffort-Btreet. MHO SHIPPERS, .CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAUB I T I MBEK. The undersigned is selling a* GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1576 0 H N SOPPET, HOUSE & LAND AGENT. 4F&& ¥T^ SALE, a Bargain, on J}" S \ vM} JD very easy terms, a really good 'j=fi=nws seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk Irom .he Union Bank. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed. Ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stableß, &c, only i miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really Good Dairy Farm, i' 2% acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, Buitable for carrying on the same. FOX SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres l?nd, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. lt FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, 4c, about 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponßonby, a good 6-reomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-street. H ASHTON AND SON, • HOUSE, L4ND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE:— NEWMARKET.—The Lease of First-class Business Premises In this thriving locality, consisting of large Shop and Dwelling-honsa, Timber Yard, and Work shop. The premises and situation are peculiarly adapted to the Hardware and Building Trades. A very fair business is already being done, and Is ' capable of being greatly extended. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, 'With, a comfortable Six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced.' A fresh water < reek runs through the property. WAIUKXT.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good Seven roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.— Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in G-andry's Paddock. FARNELL.— * beautifully-situated BuildiDg Site, having 100 'eet frontage to St. George's Bay Rosd, with 'a depth of about 300 feet. This property ia situate d in the mest healtfiy part of this favourite suburb, and has an extensive view. I'AKNELL — A Six ro:<med House in Selwyn Ter race, beautifully finished, and only recently com pleted ; fitted up with evety convenience. Either for Sale or Lease, in consequence of the owner removing to tho South. COX'S CREEK.—About 40 acres of Land, with a large frontage to the Waitemata, divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can be sold as a whole or separately. TO BB~LET:-- PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desirable Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is flow to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum. POtfSONBY.—A well-finished Six-roomed Cottage in Lincoln-street. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and commo. dious Btore, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Victoria-street. H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. "P ~E M O V A L. THE OFFICES OF Messrs. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE Victoria Insurance Company, And Union Steam Shipping Company of New Zealand (Limited), Are REMOVED to 53, QTJ E E N-S TEEET, Corner of West Queen-street OOT AND SHOE UPPER MANUFACTORY. W. HYLA ND, Boot Closer, Has on hand all kinds of Men's and Women's Uppers, comprising French Calf, Kangaroo, Kid, Kip, and Patent. Every description of Uppers made to order and cut to measure. None but the best French Calf and Ei.g*Jsh Leather used Price Lists on application 20 & 22, Wyndham-strbet, Auckland G. SCHWA RTZE~begs~to • announce to his friends and the publio that he has REMOVED to his OLD BUSINESS POSITION IN QOEEN-STREET, adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assnreß hits customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and moßt complicated description. MUSICAL BOXES, &c, manipulated and repaired. tsf" All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges, WATCHES.—The Stock of Watches is of Choicest Selection, being .of the host Englißh American, Geneva, and other leading makers. CLOCKS of French, German, and English Manu facture. ' • . GOLD AND BILVEK ALBERTS, and other variety of Watch Guards. • JEWELLERY.-A Choice Stock of EnKlluh. Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture >''■£*• N.B.—Am Goods Warrabtbd.