The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.

-No. 2,101.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1876.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



w&te*^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM l|2|g|> U PAXY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table —November, 1576. -* d So U t>*s2a 5 « % H 2 (i j ? B H ? B H | Tue.i Sal, Tim Mon Fri. Wd. ■" Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Xov % - _ 7 11 16 20 21: 29 O 0.30 J 9 11 2 5 p.m.lp.m. a.m. a.m.lp.m. p.m. Tlie s.s. WELLINGTON leaves the Onchunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 7th November, at 12.30 p.m. ■ Passengers by 11 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. T A B L E -IC^^s S. s . TRANSIT. Friday, 2p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, os; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 10 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. W A I U -X U. '^lisas*' The s .g. TAM (y siIANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Saturday, 7 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 9 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's NVeathcr and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlano, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. <^s3^||g^,in T1 O 11 S A L E. The Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, with the well-known Trade to Puriri. The vessel is in first-class condition, and doing a very remunerative business. The owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. . Applications received for one week. For further particulars apply Shortland \\ hart. Letters to be address^ gilloN) Richmond-street, Shortland. fifc^sfc* TOARQUE 'ABERNYTE,' j^t^^v JL> FROM LONDON. All Claims against the above a^SSSSz^-^ vessel must be rendered at o.ur oilice before noon oil FRIDAY, the 3rd inst. L. D. AAIHAaV cC OU., Agents. «3a>jtote^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, J&sßfi^>' It) MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, '*^^ES^ I iJ\.WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasvek, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahuraxgi. 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 O.maiia. For Matakaua, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and otlicr circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to ~I T^OR COROMANDEL. -SasiSss' The gg _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather • permitting). Passengers Looked and small parcels prepaid at the Oilice ou tilO AVJiarf. No cai-go received after i 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 EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will leave the Quceivstrect Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TA UK VNGA, calling at KAIIKAII shoulct l^fe^Sr^^'BAV^F^LfN^ ™™*> ™^ -- m IVTEW ZEALAND SHIP i^SSjv J^ PING COMPANY *ISii3l^ (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1 n-A tons register W. Mosey, Commander, will b? dispatched as'above, on or about the 30th ot December. Having been built specially for this trade,_tho a,,.,: ;. litiod with every comtort and com en- Pence, and o&i-s an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, """&££?"'& steerage), apply «■* tlic Company's Oilice, M, Queen-street. JQHN BATGER; Local Manager. "r"Z "OASSENGERS' LINE OF JL T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA e^^^^^ Owned by Messrs. Shaw, S will & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. bfst SSillty, S u,e accommodation roomy and THE Biiaantiue FLIRT, 100 tons register, Joins a^jggrSca LYTTELTON. %tf sf"i ht °r paSSaSC apJj! JIL MOKENZIE. AnciU|gr<. February 15.187fi ■ „ ' OCHOONER JESSIE HEN engaged, early application is necessary. For freight or passage amplgto >



- «is&&^ "TOTAIKATO STEAM NAVI JF*™^ TV GATION & COAL MINING '"3S3SSESyCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEI- Ieave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. > Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercei for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. OTEAMEIt M A T A U. TENDERS will be received by the under . signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the > Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the 1 Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines arc compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 187(J, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunodin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected : on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. ~\\T A KNOCK B R O T H E It S, ¥ V Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office: —Durham-street, Auckland. W~F. J O N E ST <b Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, I Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., I Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. FISHER AN D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime I Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned i Beef on Sale in largo quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for j warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of I order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ER O B I N S O N, » Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, lias Removed to Short land-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale- Canaries in full, song. Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. m v s s he it, JL c HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agon*" for Seccombc and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, c New and Second-hand Clothier, Wollosloy-stroct East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. S A N~T7 WIL S O N~' k3 brass founders, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. WH. SKIN N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER., AND i JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. GE O Ii G E AKEIt S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUJKEX-STitEKT. IVT U S* ° LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. Henry Rowe otters his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knqwledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. />IHEAP 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^ C~ H E A P F I R E W O O D FOR BESIDI^TSOF PARNELL, AND W HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton ; Puriri, Us. Cash. nvTi^To'cTir INDUSTRY. [^ G R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine. Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers fm yourselves? Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. VERLAND~MAII7 PARCEL EX PRESS TO ALL PARTS OF GREAT BRITAIN &c.-Tho next Dispatch by Steamer, via Sydney, Cape of Good Hope, and London, will close Ton TUESDAY, 31st instant, at 3 p.m. T. JENKINS, Jun., O.M. Express Office, Fort-street. b' V E" It T 0 N, o GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. O~H"N S 0 IMP E T, No. 8, Queen-street. \imr\t for Mr A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels I Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. ] October 30.J876. y ■ -^ TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. kauri" ti mb c it. The undersigned is selling at m- GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C A. HARRIS, BRITO MA R T .ROAD, •" And at the Spit, Napier. =ZZ R W~E~B S T E R } %DLER E^ K E R;



; ~\\T A R D & C O. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FOET-STREET, > Auckland, ; AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory , AUender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads j Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendcl's New Zealand Grape "Wine* f^i E ]) A 11. , TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS j TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now bo supplied in log, or sawn i in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street i j mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR MIL LS, X A 111 U, 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 may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. THI N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HAKTPOOL 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 26th, IS7G. 1L V. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September (i, 1870. AL O V E T T • TATLOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock ok Tweeds, Coatings; &c, are KIS'TIKKLV Xi;W, AND OF THIS Latest Decuons. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WH. H A Z A It 1), • G UNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Doruwell's, IMI'ORTEH OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lcfaucheux, Flo bert's [lifies and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot I'ouches, &c. Eley aiid .Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Brocch loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises Is a Nkw Shooting Galucrv, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Riflles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.— Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. JN~~O. C. C L 0 U G H, mechanist. Masefield's 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. m o a it It i v c; JL Per Tamaya & City of AUCKLAND: 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. T> I C T U R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PI C T UItE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, flo & 97. QUTCICN-STREKT. W°T 1 c X T. B. C A M E R 0 N, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. ONES ! 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, fc j, gOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows : — {8.15 a.m. f0.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. •1.15 p.m 5 p.m. 5.-1,5 p.n> U. 30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE « OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 'i 0 a.m. 1--0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. i IvTr^ t- traff or d, ' SURGEON WAiCEFiELD. DENTIS T, QJggMgl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent O-xide Gas. 1 Artificial 'iieeUi (CcQU Que to ft IfuU gel)» j



• JP^AA ANr) SMALLER SUMS TO 3&O\fvf LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E, MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-strect. ONEY to LEND in Large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— It. C. DYER, Shortland-strect. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ■4PTA TItUST MONEY TO LEND d&| \y on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings W"" ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. BE L L A N D G E M M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers oi<' Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACKS, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hefo.1 WYNI)JI AM-STiiEET, Corner of Albert-street. By dR> <*> jsPTh The Appointment C^-< f Z 'f'l^rp Marchioness Ladyship -tr*****^ Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Cd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. "X It U S S EL iT^S IJ 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDTNG ESTABLISHMENT, PO KTLAND HOUSE, lIOBSON-STKISET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. j Single and Double .Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TIC RMS M O I) X li A T K. O S B O R N" X '&"(]■ o'., • AVOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FO LIT-STRE E T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared lo make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which (hey will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. rriHE Undersigned are Cash Piju- JL chaskus of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c., &c, at liighest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, © Kent and Deb! Collector, STICIIUURY'rf BUJUJI.NUrf, <j,i'iiHX-STUKHT. QTA CE V & McE WI N iO f.FAi TO INKOHM TIIK PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY lilj I^FET LUNCHEON' AND SUPPER CITY BUFFKT ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW" OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner oi' QUE'KN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. TH E H0 L V LA N I). TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Olliee and Fancy Stationery, &o. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LI B R A R V, 100, Queen-street. I 8, WYNDIIAM-STREET, . «h HOUSE, SHIP, O HH AND hM 50 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj « — * p£) Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O (-. Province. J.II. request attention of Builders and «* m others to his New Glazing TariJJf. •^ ' LTI W ~ o J. HENDERSON. . 2 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CH EA P T IMB ER ! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL AD VANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. HE Nlt V GE O RGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesle y- st re ct, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES 1 JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed Freiich ' Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, j 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 ! S3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. W. A. PATTERSON, a WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, put and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff,



PER • S I S S V.: 8 cases McConncll Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T: H. HALL & CO. PE R 'ItOSA NNA II It USE.1 !) tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. 11. HALL & CO. Q V VEItI Olt Q U ALI T V TEA S, IN HALF-CIIESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. II AL L & CO. QJ HEATH ING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C O. JA N D J. S O P P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ELECT T> O O M. Jti T II I S TL E Fl OTE L, (JUEEX-STEEET. WA I iNEIt'S (;(>M MERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr b\ W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he lias recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion ol' th" ground floor of I lie, Xcw Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus oii'.-riir; unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christ church will, the pro prietor is assured, iinil no fault with tlie 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 ni'W Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications iddressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, . Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christ church. m JI E AKIIYLL HOTEL. JL GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to oiler accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEIj MASON WILSON, Proprietor. PO S T -OFFICE li O T E L, GUEY-STKEET, W E LLINGTON. 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. TH 0 M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. TH E X E N T I S II II O TE L, W A I U X U, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience lor Travellers and. "Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shauter. T. S.jSEDGWIOK, Proprietor. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (KNOWN AS THE BAKRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. EDEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of titk Nkw Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above house, and is now fltting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. IWri. ON and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, ■ Msl PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2to. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 1870. WANTED! WANTED !! to SELL, (very cheap), 30 cases of -lib. tins of Onions and Carrots, id per 41b. tins, 3 dozed 71b. tins of Mustard, ss, lib. tins, lid, Alb. tins. 7d; ! Scented Hair Oil, od bottle, Js dozen ; Pain killcT. 1« 2d bottle : Salmon, lOd : Lobsters, lOd ; Fresh Herrings, 7d tin ; Lemon Peel, 1/61b; Tay lor's Cocoa, Is (id ; Pickles, lOd bottle ; Pickled Salmon, od Ib, 31b3 for Is ; large bars of Soap, sd; Blue, lOdlb.; Glass Rgg Cupi, Is Id dozen ; Salt Sellers, Ifor 6d; 300 pairs of Vases, Is !)d pair ; Jugs, four to the set, os set ; Large Plates, Is 6d dozen; (hips and Saucers, ss6ddozen ; Vege table Dishes, 2s (id each ; lot of Pie Dishes, from Cci to 2s each : Dolls, from Id to Is 6d each ; pint bottles of Ink, 3 for 2s, A-pints, 3 for Is, small bottles,_9d per dozen.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of B iggy Harness, to know that the under signed h is Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, foi sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock oi- extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Gd-. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sots second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, aM iftay Marnegß,



'f\ N S A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider [ 200 cases Limejuicc Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CL All X E BItOTII ER S (lath crombik'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. o T^J^l " C E. J. PAETINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENG IKE 101 1 , MI LI AYR IGI IT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakcllcld-strcct,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 lo order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Sjteam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coit'ee. LUMB E RS.—FIN A L NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee ! OF £5. (the avketches). Beit known that they will be struck oft the list unless they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To llonseholucrs who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, we invite a calJ. PEA C E & TOO D, PHTMHKKS. SCO. A ll T l' "N L ° N> MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing1 of, at an early date, ouihe Art Union principle, a largo number of beaut i fnliy executed NEE! )LKAVOU X inAPPLIQUE, EAIBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. THIRTY PRIZES; 150 MiSMßKiis AT £1 Each. Prize. & s. tl. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 i 2—l-:iegant Cusliion C 0 3—Footstool 110 (I ; I— Smoking Cai= 1 o 0 : s—Pincushion and Watch-l'ockct .. 2 0(1 6—Drawing-room J {racket .. .. 20 0 | 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 () ! B—Elegant Cushion (i 0 0 !)—TeaCoscy 2 10 0 j 10—Smoking Cap 1 ."> 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0, 12—Fire Screen 15 0 o 13—Beautiful Cushion (5 0 0 ll— Drawing-room .Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Cap .. .. .. .. 1 5 0 I(s— TeaCos'oy .. 200 17—Footstool 1 10 0 IS—Handsome Cusliion 0 0 0 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 21—Cushion 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Caso .. .. 2 0 0 23—Tea Cosey 200; 21—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0; 25—Lady's ElizabethianChair .. .. 12 0 26—Elegant Cushion.. .. .. .. 5 0 0 I 27—Tea Coscy 2 10 0 j 28—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 4 0 0 29—Cushion 500 jfe^jjfjij l^^aspg; j&r<fEfe||jg j KA IPA R A It AILW AY. EXCURSIONS ON PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave lleleusvillc for Rivcrhcad at 7.30 a.m. and 1.0 p.m. Rivcrhead for Helensville—l2.o p.m. and CO j p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, is Gd ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 187 G. NO GOODS. The GOODS TRAIN will leave on WED NESDAY, Bth November, and Goods received not later than 5.0 p.m. day previous, viz., 7th November. TRAINS will leave Auckland and Onehunga for Cattle Show and Caledonian Sports fre quently during the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karaxgahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Largo Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling Off Pkices. m I M B E It . It OBE RTR BART LE V, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that ho has a Largo and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N. B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Real way Trucks if required. October 10. IS7G. EMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD c ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Welleslcy-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the ahovp. business. OPEC I A L NOTICE. £j . Parties sending PARCBLS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking' at the oiiice of ! JOHN SOPPET, j No. 8, Queen-street. j FA gent for Mr. W. TC. Carter. O C A L IjN DIU STEY! 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 Batr,. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring- I ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may ' fcQ given t« J, Puffy, Nowtou Express,



FO li SA L E A N D L E A S E, The following available Properties. [Xov particulars apply to the undersigned:— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment bf 20 acres, on which stands a good iivc-roomed cottage; sole right ot run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 ewes and 6 head of cattle. Price renuired £300. This land is within a 3 of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—GlO acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto; 3-I,loo'acres'liVst-dass' land at Opotiki sub divided into ten paddocks, together with the stock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. d-125 acres at Otamatea ; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, to acre and orchard. 5-167A- acres 11 miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. G—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7-700 acres'! mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukokohc district. S-GO acres near tlie Buekland Station, open land and bush. O—lGs acres near the Auckland Station, open land and bush. 10-500 to SOO acres, at Sand Hills, near.Waiuku. I fenced with puvivi posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling. 12—2 170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Road, close to the Sand Hills, the property of Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, mostly in grass, with abundanceof wood, water, and shelter; all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—210 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced, and in grass, with cottage and outbuita ings. Price required, £0 an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with i) acres first-class meadow, near to tno Pah. ALFRED AUCKLAND. 17* on sale by li, c <;iu<:enavood, V AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAN]), axd COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— voi; SAL!-:, a compact l-roomcd Cottage, i with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Piice, .-GIUS. F()!I SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOX SALE, a 13-rooniod 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, £000 : £201! cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOl.t SALE, 3-roomed Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment 11 x 107, fenced, and under cultivation, goad u-.-11, good view, &c, &c. Price, £G5. FiveiioM. i'o;; SALE, 2 Acre.-.of \aw I ■ t Cambclllville, planted wif]i ornamental liv , securely fenced, being a splendid site for ;:(_!•/: men's residences, view unparalleled. I'r'.r -,'K-M. FOE SALE, 5-rooim.':! Cottage in' Carlton Gore Road, near Maim' an I load, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven ionces. Price, £133 : £(■() cash, balance at interest FOR SAL!':, l-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x SOO, ;,ood we!), &c. Price., £200. FOIi KALK. 5-roomed House in Newton Road, ailo! ment 33 x 200, two fronta ;es, good well, &c. Price, sC2.";O. [WK.i»\ FOu SALE, C-rcomcd Iwo-storied House in East-si reet, •-<! >d vie.w, evcrvc.r.ivemeiiee, large freehold tillottusist. iVlco &&0. Terms, £150 cash, bnlancc mort-,a ■ >'. FOli SAL!'",, -1 Shup.s in Syino:s:1 s-strcct (free hold ; let lo good tenant for 27/operweek. Very cbeap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SALIC, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homostca 1 of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdiv. lad into pad docks, and laid down in grass, oi chard, garden, o-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about I mites from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. its?" Sec Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leaseho'd), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, ay.d Province-. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. HA SHT O N & SON» a HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEEX-STEEI3T, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the wrater, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovritc suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL. —A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.-Land at mouth of Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable Family Residence in the best part of Grafton Road, con taining 7 rooms, bathroom and out-buildings; healthy situation, and beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.—"The Hermitage," com fortable cottage, with large garden. PARNELL.—A well-finished and A rery desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum. QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane. QUEEN-STREET.—Offices in the New Build intrs next Bank of New Zealand. C USTOM-HO USE-STREET.—Large und com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, "Victoria-street. H. ASIITON & SON, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JO H N hi O P P E T , HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT,! No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and. front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the-Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at, an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, £3 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totax'a Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 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 little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HP 0 BE LET > on Grafton Koad, 'r s (?-*% -*- a Large and Convenient Family 6&JJL,&ii ßesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well uppliedbypump and running stream of waser.commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two ncres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing.-Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. S New Zealand, Insurance Buildinga j or to Joseph Newman*