The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—Nc, 2,144.

AUCKLAND, KZ., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1870.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



13 EGU LA R MONTHLY ]_I_W^_- u7\) STEAM COMMUNICATION «___2o_aar ßetween AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 3rd January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agent 3 IG, Queen-street, Auckland, December 7, 1876. «3S_S^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- Jlllllg; U 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, 1576. k i fc J .0.0 5 . . . >J 5 B >*•> R W . p-H^r-i?-;:HI..EH X . Sat. Wed Sat. hi- " Dec. Dec. Dec. •7 ----- 23 27 30 0 1 4 5 I I I p.m.'p.m. p.m. The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant, at 1 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. 535. Note.—From 15th 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. off- Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. _S^^ QITEAM COMMUNICATION ,J|l|pi»; k3 WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 3 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 12 midnight FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Friday, 6 p.m. Return Tickets, available from December 22 to January t. Single Fares by any of our boats. Single Fare, 7s. Gd. and ss. j All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- ■ ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstance, permitting. No: responsible for any cargo or parcels put , on board without a shipping note. j J. EDWARDS. Manager. 1 *Sk&E^ IT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, ______^ i 1 MAHURANGI,MATAKANA, •^WW^iaWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Spkings. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at li o'clock. From Mahurangi ovary Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J, CASLx. TT-OR COROMANDEL. ■s3S_3SS23-' Tl)e ss _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRID A _T at 3 p.m. EOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave E VERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Caliing at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The ss. ARGYLE wdll leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. McGREGOR. Manager. T"_TAIKATO STEAM NAVL !&____>' V ? GATION & COAL MINING "«=«»»*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer . ___ WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Merc or—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December IS, 1876. "T~ir QJHTP 'ORARI,' FOR b LONDON. I&___Q&? ' XOTICE TO PASSENGERS. j___h.___E22S.2a 4 gt on .tncr will leave the Ferry Company's sfps Qneeu-stroel Wharf, at 3 o'clock punctually on \Vi'-d-JNESDAY, 27th instant. Passengers' Luggage should be on the spot re I'lVfor'tdiipment at 8.15 a.m. The ship will sail (weather permitting) imme diately after embarkation of passengers by this opportunity. . . _, New Zealand Shipping Co., (Limited). ~^~T. LONDON DIRECT, ]£|ggg|s. 17} TO FOLLOW j THE ___WM2_l!77-_ The favourite Al Clipper BarqU ° GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage app^o^ & qq _ Agents. rf^s. THIRST VESSEL FOR Jj LONDON DIRECT. m£-S^^S_si The favourite Al ship CITY OF xVUCKLAND, 780 tons register, Geokge Ralls, Commander. This vessel is well-known for her rapid pas sages, and having her cargo engaged, will sail about the 20th JANUARY. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage nassengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 88. Qneen-street. Tiff A I W E 11 A^ W HOT SPRINGS. /irrimrements have been made with the owners^f then 'LILLY' to run hei^as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for 1 RKTtmN Ticket, and the Manager of the Vfnt,'A has PKDUCED THE CHARGE FOR BOARD, Scludhfg Baths, CT Dowels, &C., to 15s-forFrst class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR- leave every Saturday at 2 p.m„ and Sto Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. ~~7~Z TTiHE Brigantine FLIRT, JS|£sS_. I 100 tons register, Joiin y3% McKenzie, Master is a Regular id_%_(Sf^ Trader between Ai . KLAND aoa &3Z^i LYTTELTON. For freight or pas^c . pgly^to



I EXCURSION " ""^ MANUKAU HEADS. VIEW OF THE SCENE OF THE WRECK OF THE ORPHEUS, AND MANUKAU BAR. VISITING THE FLAGSTAFF and LIGHT HOUSE, THE HUIA, CORNWALLIS, AND AWITU. The p.s. ! OREGON, ' Licenced to carry 151 passengers, will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, on MONDAY, | at 10 a.m., returning in time for last train for | Auckland; and on TUESDAY, at 9 a.m., re j turning in time for last train for Auckland. I Fares: 2s. 6d. for the Trip. XCURSION "*«■«■**' THE HOTSPRINGS. The s.s. 'ARGYLE.' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Hot j Springs on BOXING-DAY, Dec, 2G, at 10 a.m., ; returning at 5 p.m. Return fares, ss. I ALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager; I XCURSION | *_______? -E-"^ TO i MOTUTAPU & OTHER ISLANDS, The s.s. : ( lONA ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf on CHRIST MAS DAY, at half-past 2 o'clock for an Excursion, returning to the wharf at half-past 5. Fares, 2s Gd. j ALEX. McGREGOR, Manager. lURS I O N j THE KAWAU. i The s.s. J lONA ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Kawau on BOXING-DAY, Dec. 2G, at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Return fares, ss. ALEX.j\f cGUEG OR, .Manager aSCWfe^ C4TEAM COMMUNICATION IllSSfeio BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "*^SEE2^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— Auckland for Thames: Thames for Auckland: Thursday, 21st, G p.m. Friday, 22nd, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 22nd, G p.m. Saturday,23rd, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 23rd, 0 p.m. Saturday, 23rd, 11 p.m. (2nd trip). Return Tickets available from 22nd December, 1876, till January G, 1577. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, A. MCGREGOR, Agent. ' S_j£-. rf\~i M E T~A~B L E. W_&___ _!_ r^_mg%s& S#S- TRANSIT. ' Leave Auckland : Reave Wairoa : Saturday, 6 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Notice.—Reduction in Fares. On and after Monday, December 11, 1876, the s.s. Transit will take Passengers at reduced rates. Single Fares. 3s. Gd. ; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. _ M. NTCCOTi, Agent. nnilE p. . OREGON will leave It. Oneh unga for Waiuku as under I •<&ie__m- m x W eather permitting) :— Thursday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. I Manukau Heads on Friday, 8 a.m. Passage, 55.; Return. 7s. Gd. An Excursion Trip on MONDAY (Christmas Day) to Manukau Heads and Awitu, landing at Cornwallis; leaving Onehunga "Wharf after Jirst Train from Auckland in the morning, and re turning for the last Train in the evening. Return Fares, 2s. Gd. Weather permitting. . _ _^ Q _ ■^ W A 1 U X U' ■"SSSSs^ T he s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will eav.'- for Waiuku as follows:— ' From Onehunga: From \v aiuku: Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 8 a.m. \ V eather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores ol Messrs. Henderson an;?. Macfarlanc, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, , . Oi-ehunira or Newmarket. ~7Z~Z X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF X t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ttKSE2SSS~ss Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships arc REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They arc clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bid of Fare is most substantial and ot the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , . , The undersigned arc empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on appl icati on to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0... T>~U N C T U A LIT V IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. "What's the Time?" This irritating question would not be heard so Continually if 'everybody invested in one ot BARTLETT'S WATCHES. BARTLETT'S LONDON LISVBR WATCHES ai'C Manufactured expressly to his order, and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME! Watches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery ot all descriptions. A. G. BARTLETT, 62, QUEEN-S TRE ET, (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). ~~U S S H E R. • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT SAND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. U L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. . Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori rabinlts and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har boured^ .^^^ buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. IST ° * c E- C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messes. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal^and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics Bay, oegs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all OTdenTfor COAL, FIREWOOD &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.iJ.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland ; Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. ! "AT E W CASTLE CO A L J3( AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, iv lots to suit purchasers^ CLARK) Wharf, Onehunga. TI7ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, V V (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tanmbere, Waikato. Address in Auoklaod :-W_UftlS Qo^BlftOi



RF R E N C I . HAS REMOVED TO THE j "DOYAL mEA ]l/T ART THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS Victoria-street, WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE ANI ; WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF i GROCERIES, i OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City anc Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance ■ in the Country. I ~r> EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. | CLO S E BROTH ER S, | 226 & 228, Queen-street, [ Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. 68T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 22G & 223, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. » WA R NOCK B R O T H E ll_7, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office :—Durham-street. Auckland.. TTTONES~i BONES 1 BONES ! JO -—— Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. . . J. SOPPET. TTSTHAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dennes's ? They arc legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. Ho keeps that flue Mechanist, P. C. JONES, to help the Ladies out of their difficulties, and keep their Machine-; in order free of charge. 3rd. He gives One Month's free trial. N. 13.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. O ~7¥. W■EB ST E R, a\;» wholesale and iu-Tail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland. (N.xt. tho Union 1. mill. /.HEAP GROCERY HOUSE, XJ NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Kciller's Marmalade, and Hawkhi'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 WH. S X I NNE R, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, OJliee Fittings, fec^, Sec. TSTANTED Known, that D. Goldie is TV prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Brand Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at Bits Yards, Cus torn-house-street. "OTANTED, a few more Purchasers for v . Marshall and Copcland'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 os. a dozen; J2O sets of Jugs and Basins, Gs. 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. Gd. per dozen; 40 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Bs. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups, Is. per dozen ; 1 ton of good Bacon. Od. per th., or 7_d. by the side; good Oatmeal, 2d. per lb., l_d. by the cask of 22111.3.; 1000 good Clothes Brushes, G;l. each, ss. per dozen; Pic Dishes, from Gd. to 2s. each; 10 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. 6d. each; 10 dozen pairs of Vases, Is. Gd. and 2s. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only 2d. each, or Is. Gd. dt dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, 9d. each; Glass Jam Dishes, Gd. to Is. Gd. each; •100 pairs Boots to be sold cheap ; 17 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from -Id. to !)d. each ; 600 Straw Hats, Hats, from 9d. to ss. Gd. each ; Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. per spray.—H. WATTS. Pitt-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars,' apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets oil 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 Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete 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. ■\\T ANTED KNOWN thafj. MORRI- T T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ANTED KNO WN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where lie will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and 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 from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to be had at the yard. WANTED KNOWN, that C. Hummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C.P. wishes to state that there are hundreds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thrown aside, which would well repay the expense of cleaning and re-trimming. Hats blocked or stretched. Hat« cleaned for the trade. Note tho address: Wellesley-street East, Auckland. WANTED, everyone to know that T am still Selling at the same Low Prices, Glass. China, and Earthenware; alao, some Cheap toes In Boots and Soes.—W®, $<3.d.Eh WW. m .TitfWSi. Wi ■ Aft _Jfe»«l»



£SAA AND SMALLER SUMS TO O\P \J LEN Don freehold security. Tn r terest low if security lirst-class.—Apply to E. 1 MEY rER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class freer hold security, at low rates of interest.— > R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND iv large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ) Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment 5 Marchioness Ladyship *?>&&- Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland - and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from homo, including White and Grey French Coutiiles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet ' Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E I. L^S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. ' TERMS MODERATE. O C A L I N~D~U STR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! ' BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, ' but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at ali respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may he given to J. Duffy. Newton Express. CARSON, House andTLand Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, S'lTCiinunv's Buildings, Qukkn-sti.J-BT. ST A C E V & McEWIN REG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AND CITY I,UFFET DURHAM-STREETS. SO P> E R T P E N N E V, ; CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist School-room door. Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. Charges Reasonable. m O ARRIVE, JL Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 10 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery I cask Cart Ilaincs 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. "JVJ E W T> ATTE RN S -JP* 111119 I'A P X I! 11A NG TNG S, SS&^WSS JUST ()|' KXKD Oo_xm^______Z—^' Ex 'City ok Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced PRICES Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, '/An-/,, 'White Varnishes, Sec, and every description of j Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion I'aiut PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, i'ec. Agents for Maw St. Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 05 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIP P S & SO N. jq O T I C E. CIIARLESB U R T O N ' S GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH WEDD IN G CA X E AND WEDDING RING INDUCEMENTS, WILL BE DRAWN AT THE MECHANICS' I N S T I T U T E, ON THURSDAY EVENING, at g o'clock, December 21,1876. Gentlemen of the Committee for Drawing the same are respectfully requested to accept this notice. —/i I—l1 —1 m F~ —n I—+1 —+ -|_ ~SM — _l — W-—\ f- -J I-1S ' "VrOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF -LI P I A N O S. | To Arrive by the Loch Urr— ; A few of the Finest PIANOS ever imported, which will be sold For Cash Cheaper than any hitherto offered, or may be paid for by monthly instalments. I WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welles ley-street. ■ tW Pianos from £7, for beginners. Harmoniums, from £8. "EH OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. original price. Us.— Phillips's Mart, Queen str et. JN O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. AND J. SOPPET, 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, Aud No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. t*xew gkocebavtea, provision; JL. AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W, SPRAGG h CO., | Gam



m E A S . mEAS A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, EX ' T A M A V A,' From London. T. 11. HALL & CO. A R It I V E D. Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. pANTEEB UR V CHEESE Arrived Pisu Kentlworth: 12 4 C ii E E S E. T. 11. HALL & CO. N » A L E: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Lime.juice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Q E L E C T T>~~ O- 0~" m; &___&>*&' "■_,„,,,■_ t__^&*.-> -- THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. XTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. 11. M Al"l)EN TS~'BUS-between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. /0.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland J. 1.15 p.m cwmarkct*< 2 p.m. j 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I i.15 p.m I 5 p.m. (.5.15 . .ii> 1(130 p.m. mEMPEEANCE BOARDING HOUSE. J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and ottering (irst-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. npH li Handsomest Trousers and Vests in JL the Province. —Phillips's Mart. T C E D D R INKS, JL THISTLE HOTEL. '«r"T=sEai rFME LATEST OUT! i#^,^\ JL '•&Z_iP 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 are 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. TjIASHIONABLE CLOT 111 N^i AND UTRAW AND FELT HATO, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach op All Classes at a PRTCE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! t&T WHAT WAS WANTED! =©a I. Lev y 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. a m- ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, bE| - and others intending to visit the Sports got , lffi» up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerslie ' jSI Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to LS3P step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so w»w_ -well suPed that they need not be ashamed of each other. XT 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. SEAFARING MEN AND IPSgiFvP^- BUSH PEOPLE ! z3________ There ._. a p]ace in Auckland where you can come either Early in the Morn ing or Late at Night to GET CLOTHED, which you will find out 13 the only place in Town which will suit two of your wants—namely. Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Room has been speoiallv prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED ! 11 I. LEV V, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, <opppsite IvloAi'thur, Shera & Co.'a Warehouse)*



a TEA YD E R RIES! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT TXr ILL O W riBOV. . DEVONPORT, North Shore. E, ALISON, Peopeieto b a ALE of CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &C. Christmas Bargains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN POT m POT. We have JUST OPENED OUT our Now Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for our Christina.. Trade, and will olfer them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Eleme Raisins, Gd. per lb. New Currants, o.lcl. per lb. Splendid Hobartown Jams, in jars, Okl. per lb. „ ~ ~ in Sib. tins, Gkl. „ Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Od. per box A Fine Light Sugar for Fd. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get FULL value for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Per le. I. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot ox the CORNEK; Also, at Grahams town and Shortlaiid. as* A Mei.uy Christmas to you All. " =S5a ON SALE, by the UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza.,' Sec.: SOO bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement * 100 cases Column's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red 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 30 cases Sardines, J and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip - 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Sheothing Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. m I M BE R. ROBERT 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. N. B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. FISHER AND C 0., 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 m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Theasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ELL 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 smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ALDERTON & KITCHEN. "\TI7TLSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED . ¥ BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from tiny deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is hy far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. 0~~H~"N S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of PasHentcers. .Vtohpr SO. ISTfi. A M E S R U T C H E 11, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on ! Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle 1 and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (out nr- uncut*, at. i . a.POiU!.'il.>. i. tfls. | | A CARD. | "m/TRS. SANDERS, of Holwon Park, | J.VJL Parnell, begs to inform the Ladies of ! Parnell, Newmarket, and Auckland, that she is prepared to Dress Curtains of every description, at Is. per pair, if sent clean. Orders to be left with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wellesley-street; Mr. Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street; or Mrs. Angus, Post-office. Newmarket. O UTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £750,600. The popularity of the South British among Insurers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium Account have been :— First Year .31,032 Second Year £89. 41 Third Year £0-5,161 W Lowest Bates. Prompta. d liberal settle* i meet S® gP««^y aUen«led to. 4 & jjtf AttOMAN. mmmx



TO H N S 0 P PET, fj HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High strpet belonH-ins? to Low and Motion. TO LET?a areally good Farm of 150 acres about one half fenced, anS divided into pacLdocks^part of which are under cultivation, the remamder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and *&____* sarv building, suitable for either dairy or mixca Sing purposes, centrally situated, being at thcTunc- on of two main roads where a good business could be done as Hotel and General SFOR IMMEDIATE SALE, clieal\* c^'°# o able 3-roomed Verandah Cat age, mth 66 s 100 feet, freehold allotment, unci a goo, a. FOR POSITIVE SALE, clicap,a Goodl ..rm nf i _ arro=. nearly all ii-nced and unuei cairn ■• BS°£SS rtSS acres in %tiigrito£* Dwelling-house, stable, cow-shed*, &c, onij _s at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and pait strong fern, with frontage to the mam nyei . FOT. SALE, at an exceedingly _o-\\ pi.cc, iw acis of Good Land on the Waiau Block, _■ amku, with creek froxtage. . -p-.,,. m FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact iam of G7 acres of really good J and one i alf of is under cultivation, teuccd a^ ft"*KMMO paddocks, with water frontage, and onls tv ei\ o miles from Auckland, by a .good roaa. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. -1, three miles from the" landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage verandah • bnr-k and front, good well, and freehold gaiuen, 33 _ 132 fe_? together with workshop and other out-buildings. _ . .„ m i.«m. n FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walkfiom *-^IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly lowprice, a Compact Farm of 100.acres good land" 25 of which are in grass, *-»gP™g house, stables, &c, only tour miles from Haiml ton, with frontage to the mam wad. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garde n, and about i aciea land, in the best part of Rieiuiiond. . FOR SALE, cheap, a good iotara I,U- , __ miles from Auckland. Terms easy. . _. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Pousonbj. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partlj Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, i^c, aoouc 13 miles from town. „„.._,. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonoy, a good G-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with gcoa house and build, ings, only 11 miles from^|J a^oJ-p ET; No. 8, Queen-street. 1710R SALE BY li. C. GREENWOOD P. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:- FOR SALE, an excellent 8-rcomed House, I situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit ar.d kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, ana every modern convenience: good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £000. . FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £130. lOims 1 FOIfsALE, a o-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £260. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from tho Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined 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, iilll. FOR SALE, a 13-roonied 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, £600 ; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view* unparalleled. Price, £250. _ FOR SALE, a 1-roomcd' Cottage m Newton Road, with allotment 33 x ICO, good well, &c £150 FOR. SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Newton ( Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. £200. , . ». _ FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage |m Brown street, Ponsonby, on the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment 10 x 100. £200. Terms easy. , - _, ._ • t. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage m Brown street, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot ment -10 x 108, good well, &c, well fenced and new. Price, £ISO. Terms very easy, £30 cash. FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 10/ x 221 feet, fenced, just off upper end of Kyber Pass, price, 20s. per foot. '. _ FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompallier'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 easy. __, FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tuakau, good position. A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, the Leas--. US years) of an Allot ment in Symonds-street, subject to £11 per annum, two frontages. Price, £10. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. &W See Advertisement Board, Market-house. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market House. T~M- LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT $3 ® Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— ~'_.. FOR SALE, in the rising district ot Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Collage, large barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. Thepraperty com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable House and out-buildings upon the farm, and about half-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, ana is offered a bargain, as the owner has left the 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-stalled stable, and good well of water. Cost £1,600 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 H. H. Lusk, Esq. There are five spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very near to the Domain. Price, £350; £250 can remain on mort gage. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 19 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the cottage. Price. £210. _ _.. , __, FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all n 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 tho choice locality of Remuera. Price, £175; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 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, £1 10s. per aore; £550 of the purchase money can i remain on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good flve-rccnied House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minute-- walk fmm the Union Bank. Price, £225, £75 cash, balance can remain on mortgage. s_f For Houses, Farms, and Allotment?, sco my long list in tho *■ Weekly Herald." J. M. LENN OX, Estate Agent, " Auckland L.AEKE broth c bTs (LATE CROMI-lE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, > Opposite Union Bank, Queen-.street, Auckland, ' First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to td& Size, at moderate prices. Children . Portraits taken j inß.nntfiuoro. _v. I LKLfi' AND "boW^ADT^LEST i {~r_1; AQm HittaUg £«*&&£»«._ j