The Evening Star.

You VII. -No 2,140.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1876.

PRICE :

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«S&&fe^TT NIo:N' STEAMSHIP COM- J||||g||£ kj PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—December, 1876. .I. • I 0 a -* S fc . J fc lr i S g 3 2 h 3 g :_ \ ■--. C r1 ~ i > 1-3 ri P t i < . . > a % . ,m- B M_l . . _ 3 i Fri. Wed Sat. ta- " I Dcc.jDec. Dec. • * — — — — — 22 27 30 ° 12 5 5 -I I non [p. m. p. m. The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on FRIDAY next, 22nd instant, at 12 noon. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. '.£, Note. —From loth 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, of). Double Fares, available for return till tiie 28th February.. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «"%Sfe^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION ■ _ ??^0 WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Tuesday, 12 noon. Monday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 11 p.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. Friday, i 2 midnight Return Fares at Reduced Rates during the Holidays. FOP. COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, G p.m. Return Fares, available from December 21 to to January 1, 10s. 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 shinning note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. «S3k*^ IJiOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _^S|g?> ll 1 51 AH Ul! ANG I, MATAKANA, Bes^syK_VWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at mii-day. Mahurangi. For Mah.TLra.3i every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mat'akana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, See., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Vv rednesday. Weather and otiier circumstances perjiiitting. For freight or passage apply to . "^.OR COROMANDEL. <sz__zfj-_is^ - ,j,n ie g g ax^GtY'LE will leave every MONDAY' MORNING at 12 noon, and every •FRIDA i at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND I MANC.ON UL The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the CHlicc on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S CO YE to L-nd 3 fan gawa iPa ssengers). The s.s. zVRGYLE will leave for the aboye place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queemstrcet Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. T-I^.. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF T^-C^X. -IT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA jHf i---^v|>_ LAND. ________ii__ 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 Faro is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and CG.'.ve-dent, The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Reiurn ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full parliculars on application to L. D. NAT ill AN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. ORUTUKSHANK & CO.. J ". -^^7'AIKATO STEAM NAVI- |'V GATION & COAL MINING ■^^^^COMPAN V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: c steamer WA[KATO Leaves Mereor for "Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day. and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. _ Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes clav. and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves 'Mercer for Cambridge—Thursday, at 10 30 a.m. __, . _ Leaves Cambridge for Mercer—Friday, at. a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. . nvf -street. November 1 . 187fi. i-a. -JjUjII LONDON DIRECT. %^^i_Z^. Jl TO FOLLOW THE #fS.^^ 'ORARL' v___l___-__z-i The f avolir ite Al Clipper Barouo GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. rf~ 3 . THIRST VESSEL FOR 3^-i^v 17 LONDON DIRECT. t_£_ r-nr-..f-. The favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, ;80 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. This vessel is well-known for her rapid pas sages, and having her cargo engaged, Will sail about the 20th JAN UAIIY. Has exeellctit. accommodation for saloon and •Steerage passengers. For frehrht or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 9;.. Queen-street. SJs. QTEAM TO AND FROM - ' ' „> ' LUCAS CREEK AND HEN ■ssKaaSi©' DERSON'S MILL. The s.s. 'ECLIPSE' will leave as under:— Lucas Creek: From Auckland— From Lucas Creek— Moiuh'V, t! p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. T U pc,W v (j p m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, '7 p.m. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Henderson's Mill : Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Friday 11 a.m. _ ** freight or passage "ggggy & SON. & \^^^ ITSr A I W E R A, r^s"'-:.':::'^^ W hot springs. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return" Ticket, and the Manager of the • ' HoteUias Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to los. fprnrst class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SAIUR- J3AY till MONDAY. ' -~ . The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at b{vU-past \j a,m, j an^ondayi. v I



• «*iagSE_^ T7& EGU LA R MONTHL jMg£§^ i_\i STEAM COMMUNICATIO *=SSSSSSSs*Between AUCKLAND, SYDNE^ . AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captai Logan, may bo expected here again about tl 3rd January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne thre days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 7, 1576. TEAM ON THE X AIP AIL. i ■@&!s3^r_7 WATERS. i 1 __ ! The s.s. MINNIE CASEY" will make two trip j to Wairoa, as follows :— j Leaves Helens ville—Sunday, Dec. 17. j ~ Helensvillo—Tuesday, Dec. 19. I „ Kaihu—Monday, Dec. 18. I ~ Kaihu—Wednesday, Dec. 20. . J. CASEY & SON. i §SSSI AUCKLAND ST E AIV | wi^_^S:-c\. PACKET COMPANY j •vsuore&ar (LIMITED). j FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER, I The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland fo the above ports on WEDNESDAY, 20th instant at 4 o'clock p.m., carrying Cargo for both ports Detained lor Cleaning and Painting. I W. LODDER, i Manager and Engineer. i ~sl£~ mHE Brio-antine FLIRT 1 ,r_Hv^. JL 100 tons register, Jour ' f^f^^__r McKenzie, Master, is a Regula; Trader between AI. OKLAND anc -_--__-_-_*& LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIK. Auckland. February 15. 1876. "171 OR LYTTEL T O S J2&#r%ss. 7S- DIRECT. _^_M_^^_T The schoonef MINEIIAHA **mmm_—_S--aw c a ptain Smith, will sail for tlic • above port, on Tuesday next, the 19th instant, ir place of the brigantino Flirt. £_ For jreight or passage apply to D. H. .MACKENZIE. December 16, 1876. 'SSis&^np i M E T A B L E ""^^^^ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Monday, 3 p.m. Tuesday, .9 a.m. i Wednesday, I p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, G a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. I Notice.—Reduction in Fares. On and aflei I Monday, December 11, 1576, the s.s. Transit will j take Passengers at reduced rates. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. ______ M. NICCOL, Agent, X>UNCTU A L I T V ! IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. | j " What's the Time ?" I This irritating question would not be heard so i continually if "everybody invested in one of BARTLETT'S WA. C i LBS. Bartlett's London Levek Watches arc Manufactured expressly to his order, -and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME! Watches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions. A. (J. BARTLETT, 62, QUEEN-ST B EE T, (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). "VTEW GKOCERY, TEA, PROVISION, | ___ . AND SIS ED WAREHOUSE. ' BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QtTEEN-STfiEET. muSS H E R, I o HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, Q UEEN-STKEET. nII E A P FIREWOOD \_J FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri. lis. Cash. WYN]>HA M . STIIEET> . . ________ «H '' HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND H M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W Ph \y W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the U O Province. I—( M J.IL requests attention of Builders and c p£J others to his New Glazing Tariff. -_ X o J. HENDERSON. . J. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM " ~ PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR M ills, Kaihu, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and maybe had of 11 _ Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. TT&THAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's ? They are legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that flno Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their difficulties, and keep their Machines in order free of charge. 3rd, He gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, MoArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUERN-STRBSTf



V N r« ~0 F 11 E N C jL\jo HAS REMOVED 111 TO THE ie "DOTAL mEA TyTART, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDING! '. Victoria-street, WHERE TIE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AN _ i WELL-SELECTED STOCK OP < GROCERIES, ,; OILMEN'S STORES, '3 j PROVISIONS, and i . CHOICE TEAS. j j Families Waited on kor Orders. i Goods delivered throughout the City an ~ i Suburbs,*and to a reasonable distance 1 J in the Country. j7.11A RL E S BURTON' i V 7 CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, ; WITH r ] Matrimonial Inducements. '• j IN TWO CAKES WILL BE INSERTED _■ j -GOLD WEDDING RING, i Each 18-Carat fine. "PFirst Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DECI i j WEDDING CAKE. I The DRAWING will take place on THURg DAY EVENING, December 2lst, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 1 800 SUBSCRIBERS, at 2s. Cd., £10C , Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed- & s. d j din? Cake, with Parisian Vase i and Bouquet 10 0 ' 2nd Prize—Wedding Cuke, Iced and Piped J 0 ' 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, Iced.. .. 2 10. i 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, Iced.. 110 i - sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. 1 0 i • tith Prize— „ „ „ ..0 10 i 100 Currant Pound Cakes at 5s 25 0 ( 200 ~ „ „ at Is 40 0 I 30- Fancy Packets at Is 15 1 I 100Iilank3 0 0 I 800 £100 0 ( 1 All the Goods will he of superior quality. Tickets to be had of CHARLES BURTON Confectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufac turer, Parncll and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re '. specfcfully requested to bo sent not later than . p.m. on the 20th instant. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L ; o New and Second-hand Clothier, i Welleslo3 r-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can bo made for the b purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. WAIINOGK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office :—Durham-street. Auckland. "OONES-! BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lovvci Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. ILHAM AUSTRA LI A <ilt A H AJSi, (Ixito I'recce and Graham), Licensed Interdrioteic and Surveyor, Tamaherc, Waikato. Address in Auckland :--William Coleman, Esq., Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. /.HEAP D R A V E R V \_J EST A BLISIIMENT. D. McPIIERSON, Kara, gahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quills, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s) Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c.,at Selling Off Pricks. _ _________ __ __ D WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-strbet, Auckland. (Novt. t-.bn Union Rank.. f^KEAT? GROCERY HOUSE, \_J- 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. TTJ7 11. S X I. N N E R, U c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oliicc Fittings, &c, &c. ANTED Known; that D. Go ..pie is v prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Brexd Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Fcliocs, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &a, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-houso-'strset. ' "ITSTANTED, a few more Purchasers for . v Marshall and Cop eland's famous Dune din Beer, which is now superseding English in nearly all first-class Hotels, Clubs, Steamers, and Bottling stores. Beware of imitations. ANTED to SELL, 100 "dozen Glass Tumblers, Id. each; 50 dozen Tumblers, 6d. each, or ss. a dozen; 120 sots of Jugs and Basins, lis. a pair; 30 dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. 9d. each ; 200 sets of Jugs, 3s. and 3s. Gd. a set; Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, -is. 6a. per dozen; 10 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Ss. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups, Is. per dozen; 1 ton of _cood Bacon. Od. per lb., or 74d. by the side; good Oatmeal, 2d. per lb., lid. by the cask of 2211b5.: 1000 good Clothes Brushes, (id each, ss. per dozen ; Pie Dishes, from Ud. to 2s. each; 10 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. (id. each; 10 dozen pairs of Vases, Is. Gd and 2s. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only 2d. each, or Is 6d. per dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, 9d each; Glass Jam Dishes, 6d. to Is. Gd. each ; 100 pairs Boots to be sold cheap ; 17 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from Id. to 9d. each; GOO Straw Hats, Hats, from 9d. to ss. Gd. each ; Artificial Flowers, JLtojs! per spray.-H. WATTS. Pitt-stroe IfP ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets ot Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Batchers and other heavy work at 775. Gd. each, complote with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. =?JSTANTED KNOWN that~J. MORRI- Vt SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, JUN., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply i his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and I Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals ! to his friends to support him in his new under ! taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire i from the pursuit of lus own profession. Goods j Removed and Carting of every discription done : An express to be had at the yard. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Plummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama ' Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C P wishes to state that there are hundreus of Hit's especially Leghorns, annually thrown Side which would well repay the .expense oi cl. nn r<> and re-trimming. Hats blocked or stretched. Hats cleaned for the trade. Note S. SwCM 5 WeliQsley-strcet. ftst, AusWaa d.



@>K£hfh AND SMALLER SUMS TC d&VV" LEND on freehold security. Ri tt terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E 11 MEY"ER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-strcct. IyrONEY to LEND in large or smal _L .JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t< Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold scenritv, at low rates of interest. 5, R. C. DYER, Sliortland-street._ ; "jl/|"ONEY.TO LEND in large or smal J_V_H_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— D Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Jiy *_. -&-/r*s*_. Tlie Appointment c? - •'' .-^W-P Marchioness to Her v °'- , Ladyship rs ormanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. _ Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies oc Auckland •d and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet o Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong " Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U 8 S E L L' S o FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDTNG ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, ,\^ HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. ______ O C A L FN~D U S"T RY ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. v BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, f but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. i Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, a &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale v of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring r, ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may q be given to J. Dully. Newton Express. 0 1" CARSON, House juMfLand Agent, 0 (Li a Rent and Debt Collector, S'rrcHnuiiv's Buildinus, c^ukkx-striokt. _ QTA CE V & McEWIN 0 k3 beg to inform the public that the ,T CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ABE NOW OPEN. . CITY BUFFET — - CITY BUFFET CORNER OF QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET I)Ul. lASI-STREETS. t "O O B E R T P E N N E V, JL\) CHIMN X V SWEEP, opposile the Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. CHARGES > Rbasonarle. ARRIVE D, AND FO It SAL E, By the Undersigned, ' W O O L P A C X S, ■ Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. !r§ . 0 A R R I V E, J_. Per Tamaya Sc City ok Auckland : 10 eases 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. • W E - \V~ T> A T"T E R N~S J\ V P t§77'~^ PA P X 1?U A NGINGS, JUST OrKSKD y,x 'Crrv of Auckland.' Clicap Scrim, Hessian, <?cc. Window Glass, at, r;EDi:cnn PRIORS Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead.Zinz, White Varnishes, . c, and every description ut" Painters' materials Patent Silhate an-l Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CIOMKNT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for !i\law & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 03 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PUILLIPPS & SON. _«M^r <^<*.:■'■'■' '?'-"_ -'--:~ ■^S!a T_ E V O N P 0 R T T3 ACE S. a P _B_?j TUESDAY, 26TH DECEMBER (Boxing Day). JUDGE: J. R. Russell, Esq. Starter: —Maughan, Esq. . Clerk of the Scales : — Frost, Esq. Clerk ok the Course : It. Mackay, Esq. Treasurer :— Davidson, Esq. Secretary : — Frost, Esq. Stewards : W. Coblcv, Esq., I M. Shea, Esq., Captain Filder. : I G. Quick, Esq., PROGRAIWME : -Ist Race, to start at 1 o'clock.—Maiden Plate of — soy. 1 mile. Open to horses that hove never won an advertised race. Weight for age. 2nd. Hurdle Rack, of — soys. 1_ miles, over G flight ot hurdles. Lowest weight, 10 stone. 3rd. Devoni'Oßt Handicap, Sweepstakes of 1 soy., with. 15 soys. added.. Second horse to save his stakes. 1_- miles. ■ 4th. Settler's Stakes.—lst prize, Saddle and Bridle; 2nd prize, Whip and Pair of Spurs. 1 mile. Lowest weight, 10 stone. sth. Trotting Match, of — soys. 3 miles. j Lowest weight, 10 stone. 6th. Consolation Stakes, of —soys. Distance, 3 mile. \ i Hurry Skurry and Tilt in the Ring. ; i All horses entered for the Ist, 4th, and sth event* to be the bona fide property (previous to the 14th instant) of settlers in the Devonport and Lake Highway Districts. The other events open • to all comers. ; i Qualification fee, 1 soy. Entrance, 5 per cent. i\ on amount of prize, except for Devonport ! Handicap. | Entries for Handicap to be made to the Secrc ! tary, or Mr. Davidson, at th« Flagstaff Hotel on : Thursday, the 21st instant, at 8 p.m. Weights | to be declared on Saturday. Entries for the ! other events to be made to- the Secretary, or to j Mr. Davidson, ®n Saturday, the 23rd inst. i j Stewards decision to be final. All protests to be in writing, and accompanied by a cash deposit of 1 soy., which sum will be i forfeited in the event of the protest not being ' sustained. The Auckland Jcekey Club Rules to be ad i here, to when practicable. M. FROST. Hon. Sec. OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. original price, lis.—Phillips's Mart, Queen N~~O. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. ' MASE FI E L D'B 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. ' T AN D J. S O P P E~~TT ■ _f 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, i i And No. 101, Lower Qnecn-sLget Wharf, I Augkland.



JmEAs. mE A i I A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, 7 E X 'T AM A V A,' From London. 1 T. 11. HALL & CO. A R RIVED Per ' Fairlic,'' Emu,' and the ' Cantcrbm-y': OATS BRAN SHARPS : OATMEAL i FLOUR : PEARL BARLEY" HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. IT. HALL & CO. ?. AN T ERBUIIY CIIE ES £ Arrived Per Kenilworth: 12 4 C H E E S E. T. 11. HALL & CO. r\ » A L E 50 hbds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuicc Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. V~ '~~G7~ ~ C A R _ ~-l, .Hi® HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below Lie Union Bank. TT> OST-OFFICE HOTEL, JL Grey-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. TIIO MAS URW IN, Proprietor. SELECT "O O O M. f*__? w .' '■■-"■" .., . ■; L_=r-. .4 i_;_BflS£sr %J '■-^r'^:77^7g>- iS ___ *~>3 THISTLE II OTE L, Q.UEKN-STRKET. "IWTEW LO CAL INDUSTRY. G. It. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ oi' Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen A fan (.factory. York-street Parncll. %/fU7 3M A II) EN' S~ 'BUS~hctween 17 L AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (s.{;■> a.m. f!UO a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 111.15 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m ewmarket-. 2 p.m. I 2.15 p.m I 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. 15.45 p.in \6.30 p.m. npIIE LATEST OUT ! >3^4lr 5 READ THIS ! NEWS having just been received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER of Twenty Shillings in the &, to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. His Creditors in the West End of London must be attended to, as they arc not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, there is no help for it but to appeal to the Public generally, and this can only be ; effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE'FOR THEIR MONEY. TGIASHIONABLE C L OTHIN/S AND Straw and felt hatk. , Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach op All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! m- WHAT WAS WANTED ! "©& I. Levy Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON THE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being properly Fitted before Leaving the Premises, a want hitherto much felt in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. jh m- ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, £s\ . and others intending to visit the Sports got [%'-j up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerilie A^L Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to >-=.." step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so "'""'*■ well suhed that they need not be ashamed of each other. m~ RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and see how he will turn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astouish you. m- PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in seeing their offspring Well Dressed, are often puzzled where to go". Listen to Vox Populi. and step in at I. LEVY'S, where you will And an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. t&-=V QEAFARING MEN AND '^^^^^ BUSH PEOPLE! ******** """^ There is a Place, in Auckland where you can come either Early in the Morn ing or Late at Night to GET CLOTHED, which you will find out is the only place in Town which will suit two of your wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Room has been specially prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED ! ! ! I. L E Vy, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, (Opposite MoArthur, Shera & Co.'a Warehouse). tw PLEASE UIVE A QALLJ



3 I jQjTRAWB E R R I E S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE 015 t. VISITORS AT Ty ILLO W QRO YE, DEVON P O R T, North Shore. R. ALIS ON, Pit o riiiETOE "TCTEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND _UN PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED - CELEBRITY. JUS T R E C E I V E D, aicki i^'a : "THE P II A R MAC V," Queen-street: SGOVILLS BLOOD AND LIVER _SYR_n_ (Extract of SarsapanfiaandStillingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BRmyNg.ESSENCE OF | GINGER . AY i^\ t'S PREPARATK>N3. _iiii^-i_^yi^T-___ih' in all the sEates'and"Canada." IJTNAPP'S THROAT CURE id_3_Hi-£ 17 liI3OLIC__ TU OC HES,_PrcTCntative and ficLiii'.-r in" J /.;iUv-i-i ."**f)i_/ases''oJlKo Lungs, Whooping Cough, &c. Sec. GAYETTY'S PAPER il__^__ii!_!i__liIJls___. :_Z_9]LJ 1.1. TX H APERIENT l_il_ X_i jJL.!Jj!i!_^l _)7L-ill2--__--__-~ li}S_-?2}l}l:KUl^iJ-7{_li-, }L__l7^ id±Zj h^l for the Com ' plcxion "" --—»-.. FRAGRANT SOZODONT for the-TceSP S_^J£lZ^ -_______£-_] for the Hair FROM B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice :— CnvncrFUGiN (ex : actea racemosa), given asa Sedative in Rheumatism, &c; Lkptandrin iex: veronica virginica), given with Podopbyllin ; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Caulophyllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastis (golden seal). Dyspeptic Tonic | llumicin (yellow dockj, Antiscorbutic Altera tive Sanguinarin (blood root), ITepatic Alterative Phytolaccin (poke root). Scorbutic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism Scutellarin (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia. HOSTETTER'S JITTERS. JOHNSTON'S BITTERS. AICKIN, DR U G I M POR T E R, QIHSEN-STREET. ON SALE, by the UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' ' Abernyte.'' Mcndoza,' &c.; 800' bags Fine and Coarse Salt : ; 300 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon . 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge ■ 500 Arch „ ... „ 200 casks Cement ' I ' 100 cases Col man's Starch, v.],he and bide -0 ~ Bed Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 80 cases Sardines, .V and -V ' 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid <10 doaen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 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 Sarsapardla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. rp I ~M B E RT KOBERT BART LEY having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. j N.B.—Orders from tlie country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,187 G. ■jf O TIC lE. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER MILL WRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefield-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. im"T"S H E"li AND C~OT, JL 1 Wholesale, Shipping & Family ' BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank, of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all lands 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 ail parts pf the colony upon receipt of order. 1 amihes waited on in town or suburbs. WELL SINKERS AND FENCERS: , ~ We, undersigned, are prepared to sink Wells and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom house-street; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black s. ?* ~. ._ S&t^ th? Windsor Castle Parnell.- ALDERTON & KITCHEN. j T^TILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED _',T BAKING POWDER.—This now famed j Baiung j^owder, manufacim cd by Mes-srs. Wil son & Co., may be hod from any respectable Grocer, or from tl-_ wholesale agents, Messrs Nathan Ik, Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in ; many Baking Powders. The local testimonials , are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its ■' purity and efficiency. It is 'by far beyond the j imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. JO H.N~ S 0 P P E T HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEKX-STREST. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Paaaoneors OntoborSO. IS7H. s TA ME S BUTC HWW O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. i goods Cleared and Delivered from ahlp'3 side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Su. plied. Nowo .at'ei ■ and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood ihut |9rnncut),fttre_3wbleifttosr "ewooa [Wi



TOHNS O P P E T ?! HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, , No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in busn v ILI good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sneas, SCC, omy i miles from town. . IKn ---*__* FOR HAL! . cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 n.-.-e^or really good Laud, part bush and part strong fern;with frontage to the mam river. FOR S \LF. at an exceedingly ,ow price. -100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku, "FOB 1 YLE T&ain, a very compact Farm oAPacres of really good land, one half o which ? is under cultivation, ienc,d end m "l.^..i^" paddocks, with water frontage, and pnlj twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low or:, c, 1-0 acres good Bush Lend at the Puhoi, being Lot No. ■!, three miles from the lantung-piuce. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a veiy conifortablc Five-roomed Cottage, ve^ridah back and front, good well, and freehold gaiuen, 33 x i:? 2 feet together with workshop and other out-buildings. __ . _,_ _ FOR SAI E, a Bargain, on very easy te.n,:., a really good 7-roomed Rouse, with every conven iencefor a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. __ ~ . FO-'i IMMEDIATE SALE, at art exceeding^ low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good kmd, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from liamn lon, with frontage to the mam road. FOR S ILK, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acrca land, in the best part of Richmond. _....- FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 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 SI acres, with house, &c., about 13 miles from town. ,_, FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact httlo Homestead of 24 acres, r, large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles No. 8, Queen-street. ~Y M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGEN rJ_\ _? o Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:— _. . j FOR'SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, largo barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. The property com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm ana Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acres of which arc in grass. There is a comfortable House and out-buiWings upon the farm, and about liall'-an-f.cre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is offered a bargain, as the owner has left foe colony. The farm has a frontage to the Wade River. Price, £180. FOR SALE, a bargain, a fust-class Store or Warehouse, built of brick,, in the centre of the city, with concrete floor, coach-house, 3-stalied stable, and good well of water. Cost £I,GLO Price, £1,000. FOR SALE,"in that healthful locality known as the Carlton Gore Road, all that beautiful Residence lately occupied by Mr. Brown, and near the residence of 11. H. Lusk, Esq. There are live spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very near to the Domain, Price, £350 ; £250 can remain on mort ]?Ol. SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the cottage. Price, £210. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Wai kato. There are 100 acres nearly all iq.. 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 SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Rcmuera. Price, £475; £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. W'OTt SALR, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE; a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-s treet. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. -' • WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 i acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway 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 can .-em* m on the property. .. FOR a ALE, a Bargain, 'a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. S_T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland 171 OR SALE BY B. C. GREENWOOD JD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, an excellent S-roomcd House, situated, in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established*vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience ; good view, cannot be built out, A bargain, £GOO. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with' work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, fined, and papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms ' very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-street,' well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on. outhouses, garden, See., freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £280. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms." FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, fined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £COO ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Canlbelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed Cottage in Newtbn Ftoad, with allotment 33 x 100, good well. &c. £150. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Niewton Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontage" good well, &c. £200. ... FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Browr street, Ponsonby, on' the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment 40 x 100. £2(30. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Brown street, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot ment 40 x 103, good well, &c, well fenced and new. Price, £180. Terms very easy, £30 cash FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x "'H feet, fenced, just oft upper end of Kyber Pass Price, 20s. per foot. FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompalher s Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 107 x 105. Price, £135. FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngaruawahia good business sites, close to the bank. Price low and terms casv. FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tu'akau, good position. A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, the Leaso (48 years) of an Allot ment m Symonds-strect, subject to £11 ncr annum, two frontages. Price, £10. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), m various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. Skf See Advertisement Hoard, Market-house R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market House. fi LAR X E BROTHERS V> (LATE a.OMMJ^Si " ROYAL FINE AR^PIIOTOGRAPHIC Opposite Union Bank, Qasen-atreet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Si?. tiwsffi&g^. Childr(3n' s pora>aita «s THE Undersign.*.l are Cash !_______. chasers, of HIDES, SHSEPSivTNS WOOL. TALLOW, See., ft*, at highest ruaSet rates, in cny quantity. ■ &a Consignors direct'will have prompt anil im mediate cash remittances returned at satiafac* i Tory r&tGS* !'7 mE . AnFxjkOS.. • | 'IA.I_SK& AN. Leathfr M_sokFAy'_JiU_.ft9. j Awkivuia* ' l