The Evening Star.

YoMVIL—No. 2,072.J

Auckland, N.Z.. SATURDAY SJKPTEMBER 30, 1876

[Pbios : ONE PENNY



3_ %^ "R EGULAR MONTHLY eSSteß&xf^SfJs. JLfe STEAM COMMUNICATION *jd£asulu3ik BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. Tho fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Csptsta Logan, may be expected here Kgaln about the 27th of October. She will leave for Sydney find Melbourne three days Bfter arrival. For freight or passage apply to CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, September 30, 1876. >.; T3EGULAR STEAJM f?£'&<~';'i''h-. J-^1 COMMUNICATION BE- I .;.-,./,,-/;.-,■;'■,,; TWE -e>7 AUCKLAND & SYDNEY ' *• '-'■■'■•■' -v'sife EVERY TWENTY-FOUR DAYS. ' The s.s. LLEWELLYN Will leave for Sydney on TUESDAY next, at i p^m Has first-class passenger accommodation For freight or passage apply at the Office of the Auckland Steam Company. W. LODDEE, Manager. *\l TT NJ ° N STEAMSHIP igs|6s|^V^ U COMPANY (LIMITED). TABANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WJELIiTNG TON, LYTTELTOK, & POET CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—Octobek, 1876. . I.s. ! . 8 i ONEHUNGA 2 g So » % g »-. iiiiiii Tu. Sat. Wd. Mo. Fri. Tu. Sat. i 3 7 11 116 20 !24 28 The s.s. WELLINGTON Will leave the Wharf on TUESDAY, 3rd October, at 9 am. Passengers by 7 a.m. train. HENDEBSON & MACFAELANE, Agents Corner Queen and West Queen-street. TT N I O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Shippers are requested to Book all Cargo at the Company's Office, in Auckland, prior to shipment. Henderson 4 Macfaelanb, Agenls. „ *\~ TTTAIKATO STEAM Swir^,, W NAVIGATION AND MINING COMPANY Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, '.aily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHEiiFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptember 1,1876. QTEAM COMMUNICA f^S&w^;-- K3 TION "^TTH THE THAMES *^ ssj£*£v.>> AND COEOMANDEL; ' TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (B.B.)—Foe Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Monday, 10 am Monday, 3 30 pm LALLA EOOKH (s.h.)—Foe Thames. Monday, 9 pm Wednesday, 10 pm Friday, 11 pm The p.s. Enterprise is laid-up for cleaning, paint ing, &c. All cargo to be alongside one hour before Bailing- No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a -^»»»f! feDWAEDSf Manager. F' OR WAIUKTJ. ,■ - " ■- .-" The s.s, TAM 0' SHANTSR Will leave for Waiuku, as follows : — Leave Onehunea — Monday, 2nd October, at 4.30 pm Wednesday, 4th October, at 5 pm Saturday, 7th October, 7.30 am Leave Waiuku — Tuesday, 3rd October, at 9 am Thursday, sth October, at 10 30 am Saturday, 7th October, at 11.30 am Goods foir Pollock Settlement per Wednesdays trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Maufarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hnrefc and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JP>ti2%L. traders to all the principal ports of Jg|*j£!n|V New Zealand. They are clipper ships, TsfflS?!?3S». classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded .■SSis^viSSa by experienced masters. The Bill of •™"™*"""'™" Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con- The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN « GEAHAM,* CRUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. <s*fc«Su T?OR HOT SPRINGS, S5*&TK?k -*^ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, jdflSi&iy*^'' KAW^' and LITrLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday 'Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— From Mahurangi— Every Thursday . Every Monday Saturday Frid y at 11 o'clock »t 10 a™! when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawan, and Omaha. rJMatakana &o — From Matakana, &o. rJ Every Tiesday Every Wednesday ea the^nd other circumstances permitting, lor freight or passage apply to j OASEY. **~a» TVTEW ZEALAND |^^^1^ SBIPPING CO.'S LINE. ■HeSiliSißf The Al Clipper Barque having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail early in October. For freight or passage apply to JOHN BATGER, Agent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Auckland, 14th Sept , 1869. ___ «*k«. T?OR COROMANDEL. wt^l^ TheS' B" AKGYLE Will leave every Monday morning] at 11 o'clock, an^ OT ery Friday at 3 p.m. Manager .



Shipping. -V.l& nPHE brigantine FLIRT, *H. •<;'* v. i 100 tons register, John McKenaio, \'» ,_,• Master, is a regular trader between ■~'.*;:■--"-"- AUCKLAND AND LviTEI/lOH. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. j Auckland, February 15th, 1376. I Bttstaass fer&s. i [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, j Wellpsleys-treet East. Clothing bought. j N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase | of Clothing, Books, &c., at private houses. CLAEKB BSOTHEE S, (LATE CROHBIE'S) .ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Firßt-claBS Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1575. THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR IS DULY AI>rTINTED A Gazette in Bankruptcy For the Insertion of all Notices under the above Act. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shoktland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Botcinah&na, Maori Cabinets and Cartes. Churches, Domain, *Harbour. and principal Buildirgs (also Album size) of i Auckland. [ IKS'" Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. STEYENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot ot Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. y.B.—All kinds of Braag Casting made to order. WP. J O N E S, o PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. Has Removed to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Publlo that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Repository in the same premises. ¥17 AR NOCK BROTHERS, ? ? SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cbikk;. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. ROBINSON, * IMPORTER. BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shoetland-stbeet, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order: Always ou Sale : Canaries in full Hong, Patrats, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. I S E B'R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured isacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B. Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T & J. SOPP ET, el 9 FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, LOWEK QITEEN-STP.EBT, WHARF, A V 0 X L A N TD. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAT? SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. t£P~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. rpHE TVTEW ZEALAND FIBEE COMPANY (LIMITED), Are Now Manotaotcring ax theib Mills, KAIHU, KAIPARA :— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Isinuseat various Public Buildings In Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. rpWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing' and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, Agent in Auckland. MUSIC LESSONS. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge'of the profession, 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—£l, Is per quarter, onerlesson per week—Address Mrs Deanes, Karanganape Road, oppoaite L. D. Nathan'g. r TjRAWING CLASSES. Me. Alfred Sharpe's Drawing Classes meet at hi& private residence, Grafton Road, on Saturday afternoons, from half-past 2 till half-past 4 p.m.; and at Mrs Gorrie's Schoolroom, Pitt-street, on Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 p.m. Terms, 30s per quarter. A few Private Pupils attended at their own residences as per arrangement. Instruction given in Pencilling, Mezzotint, Mono tone. and Water Colour. QiEEDS! SEEDS! toiiiEDS SPECIALITIES FOR 1876. Asparagus-Lenormando, Giant ; Cauliflower— Lenormando, Short stmemed ; Celeraic -Turnip rooted Celery; Tomato—Early Dwarf Bed ; Cucum bers—Gladiator, and Gherkins for pickling ; Melons —St Laud, oblong nettled, Tours, Sugar, Kound Nettled, and Green Climbing Prescot (all new French varieties). Also, Cucumbers—Marquis of Lome, Sion House. Rollison's Telegraph, and Blue Gown ; Melons—Munro'a Little Heath ; Tomato- Carters Green Gage. Retail Price—One Shilling per packet R. BAIRD, VICTOEIA SEED STOEEB . VICTORIA-STREET. CO V E R T O N, « GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. AN SALE (C HE A P), AT J. BLAIKIE'S YARDS, Victoria-street West, (Four doors from the Union Bank), 60,000 BEST BANGOR SLATES 800 CASES' PORTLAND CEWfENT ■ ' Of the best brand.



CHEAP TIMBER! C3SAP TIMBEE ! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, ABE ETII.L , OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES 1 To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring : CHEAP TIMBER. | All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a vep.y ! superior Quality of SecoHd-class ! Flooring at Low Rates. Turning in al! its Branches. Q J Q Jjj C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pro pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, «=c, on the moat liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a 'share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Hulls, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Dokb with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln's Auckland Seed Depot will recelvo promp attention. WH. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Euilding Trade executed by Experienced "Workmen. Shop Fronts. OClce FitHntfS, fa\, *£. ENGLISH pOA LS. EX SAM MeNDELL, FROM LONDON. The undersigned have For Sale a shipment of "West Hartpool Coal, which far excels the best Newcastle for household use and for smtthy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have triel this Coal, pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. September 2C;h, IS7C. ]^J"EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G, R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ it Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and jud.^o for|your. selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Pamell. WO. 0. C L 0 U G 11, mechanist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and eva-y other descrip tion of domestic and general Light Machinery mada and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Kcientiuc Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Sc;ew and Wheel Cutting, &c, <*c. T CARSON, House and Land Agent, fj • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBUBY'U BaiLTMNOS, O' EEN-RTBESST. R. P. B. W0 0 DTI AM, TEACHES OF THE PIANOFORTE. AddreßS:—Care of Messrs. J Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N,B. —Pupils attended in Town or Country September 6, 1876. _ _J ELL AND G EMM ELL, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, MANrFACTURERS OP SIIOE AND HARNESS LEATHERS, MILL BELTS, HO3E PIPING, RIGGING LEJOTHER, CLOSED UPPERS, lACTS, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - BTEEET, Comer of Albert-ftreet. AT PATT EX S O N, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCKR, AND COEN DEALER, Queen-street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newca3tle CoaL Also on hand : Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Oh an*. philXipps and son, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Bashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-Btreet. W O T~ 10 E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Enginber, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, 8 prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Buildings on ortest notice. TO CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street. T AMES BUTCHER, W CABTEE, CONTRACTOB, &c Gooda Cleared and Delivered from Snips' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Nbttoastlk and Bay ot Island 00ai.3. Also. Flux wood, cnt or uncut, at REASONABLE BATKa By Appointment to Her Ladyship Marchoiness MRS PATE, STAY, COESET, SUEGICA.L, AND &IDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s 6d Home-made Stays to give more rapport, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imparted. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES of ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces. 6d per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies* and Girls' White Cotton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto, 4d pair; Stay Busks, 2Jd pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, 4d; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters. Funnels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each. —Vote the address ; Williams's Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen- Btreet entrance. SAUCE. "*!" THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL OF LEA AND PEBRIN'S WOSC ESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. tor- To be had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNSY, Agent, Auckland. L O V E 1? T • TAILOE, &c, Wellesley-strekt, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform bis Customers and the Public that he iias recommenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material . to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest jDesigns.J ! »*"(IAn Rarlv Innrw»«Mn»i«Tnvff *■*."_/*«



Business Cards "O Sl. WEBSTER, SADDLES A3?D HARNESS iIAKSE, IS3, QXTSaN-STKKZT, AUCEXiSI), (Next tha Un^on Bank). rnHE Undersigned are Gash Pur- X ohasebs of HIDE'S, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, ia ny quantity. Consignors direct trill have prowpt and immediat cash rcmlttancaa returasd at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BEOS., Tanners and Lkather MANUB'ACTTrRERS, AnnTCT.^wi> QTEC IA L N OTIC E. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with diapatch by Early Train, thenco per Coach, by bookingjat the UihQ"' '' JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Af!enb for Mr W. K. Carter. /^IHEAP G-EOC ERY HOUSE, \J NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newmsrket to know that Tea id reduced in price at D. CiMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mr. Kihrour'a.-nnd for a short time will bo sold at 2a 3d and »s tfd perlb. fjjOther articles at moderate prices P>7 iJL ITU Z A R D U N M A X E R (Late of the Thames), QtTEKN-aTREKT, Aitcklasd, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIRE-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adams's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's, Henry's Lancaster's Snider. Lefaucheux, Flobert's Kiu?B and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawksley's Powder Flask 3, Shot Pcrachee, &c. Eley and Joyce's Cips, Wadsj and all kinds of Breechloading Ammunition. Now work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satisfaction. On the premises is a NTCW BBOOTING GALLERY, roplete with all modern improvemenjs, and supplied wiiih Rifles and Pistolß of the best makers. N.B.—Fire-arms and'Ainmnnition purchased lor exchanged. ] , , fi HE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILEV STUDIES OF HKApS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! E W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Lite rature. Office and Fancy Stationery, Jtc. New Hooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY 100, Queen-street. T JAOKMAN'S First-class Boarding <»l © Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellesley slreet Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen, who ran have the luxury of A Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. 5 r-rms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T~ X, TJ S S. E L L'S tJ if MBST-OIOASS I PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HODSE, HOBSON-STRBHT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Familieß. Terms moderate^ I? O C A R % li<t HOUS2, LA.ND, AND GENERAL AGKNT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, Dobnwkll's Buii-niKas, two Doors pbom QUKKN-STBICIiT, T OSBO RN E & C 0., fj • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKEP.B, FORT-STRBKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *»* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. a "ucTland w'a teew or ks. rL BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasntters, &c Albert-street. MR. FATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the game done by leaving a notice, either verbal or writton, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street TTOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. >v ~ '"v* jv ) Our TEA at 2s. 6d. ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ) . M < ) ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( ) 5d.; No. 2,4Jd. ( ) dozen. ( ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 35.;( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) eplendidformixing. ( ) by the doz, ( jv v< iv v! FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASES. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. B. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and| Newmarket will leave t fellows:- .„ SMiMki; From Auckland: JFrom Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10.15 am 11 a m 11,45 am 12.30 p m 1.15 pm . 2pm 2.45 pm 3.Sopm 4.15 p m spm



ONEY TO LSTD on first-class | freehold security, at low rates of Interest.— K. O. I>7er, s>kortlr.ca-3tree' MONEY TO LEND in large or iFX sma'l trams, &S !ow rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laiafaley. Solicitor, High-street. I? Knn AND SMALLER SUMS OW<»J\J'\_/ to LEND on Freshold Security. ntereEt low if sectirity first-class.—Apply to Elliott Mayer, Solicitor, 28. Shortland-s treat. _ TTENRY GEORGE PAYNE, JIX watchmaker and jeweller, FOOT OF WELI-ESMY-SaT.EET, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN" CLOCKS, varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Cd., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces in Mavble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES of various Makers and of every description. tW Ijf JEWELLERY, A Lan*?> and Elegant Assortment has just baen received, and tha AVhole Stock is on S<le at Lower than the ordinary Auclrlaud Prices. Repairs in Evetiy Branch of the Trade executed under H.lYs personal superintendence. Tenders- Public Works Office, (Coloninl Architect's Branch), Wellington, Bth Sept, 1870, HHENDEES are invited for the X Emotion of a Lock-up at Kawakawa, in the Province of Auc'slam 1.. General Condition x. Specifications, and Drawing may be seen at the Oflices of th» ColoniiJ Architect, Wellington the District Engineer's Office, Auckland, and at the Evident ilr.giaear'3 Office, Kiwak^wa. Tenaers addressed io the Hon. thn Minister for Public Works, and racked outside " Tenders for Lock-up, Kiiwakawa," wilt oe received at the office of the undersigned ud to noon of SATURDAY, tlio 7th day of October, IS7C Telegraohic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the neatest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H, CLiYTON. Colonial Architect, Public "Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, Bth Sept., 1876. rpENDERS are invited for Ad- J_ ditions to the Post and Telegraph Office at Newcastle. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at tha Offiea of the Colonel Architect, Wellington, the I>istrici Engineer's office, Auckland, and, and the Resident Engineer's Office, New cattle. Tenders addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outsids " Tenders for Addition to Post and Telegraph Office, Newcastle," Will be received at the office of the undersigned no to noon of S 4TURD *V, the 7th day of October, 1876. . Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with tne nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL JSOT.'CE. WATERWORKS EXTENSION CONTRACT. City Surveyor's Office, Wellington, ISthSept., 1876. Written Tenders will bo recnived at this office up to 3pm of 20th October, 1576, for the above con tract Plans and Specifications may be seen at the City Council Offices of Auckland, Wellington, Christ churoh, and Dnnedln. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted By order. NICHOLAS MARCH ANT, C.E., City Surveyor, Waterworks Engineer. rp O BXT ILD E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned xintil 4 p m. of Saturday, 7th October, for the Erection of a Brick Store in Elliott-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. mo BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of Wednesday, the 4th October, for alterations and additions to a House at Remuera. Plans and Specifications to be seen at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street. Auckland, September 57. 1876. mo B tTI LD E E S. Tenders will be received up to noon on WEDNES DAY, the 4th October, for the Erection of a Villa j Residence in Princes-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rTIEFDERS will be received up to J_ Wednesday, 4th October, at 4 p.m., for the j Erection of a six-roomed House on Mount Eden Eoad. Plans and specificatfons to be seen at J. C. Smith's Somerset House, Grey-street. m O BUILDEE S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Saturday, the 7th October, at 4 p.m., for Erection of Residence at Remuera. Plans, Ac., at my shop. West Queen-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ALEX. DINGWALL. rTTo CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 30th instant, for Sundry Works to Premises damaged by the late fire in Queen-street^^ & Architects. TO DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, HABERDASHERS, MILLINERS, OUT FITTERS, AND OTHERS. TENDERS for the Stock-in-Trade in the assigned Estate of R. W. DYSON, -will be received at 84, Queen-street, nntil TUESDAY, 3rd October, at 12 o'clock noon. The Stock is now on View each day, between the hour 3of 10 and 4, and is valued as follows :— £ B. d. A—Haberdashery, Hosiery, Fancy Goodß 934 18 10 B—Underclothing, Millinery, Baby Linen 66S 910 C—Dress Silks, Shawls, Costnmss 1098 12 3 D—Men's Clothing, Mercery, tfats and Caps 714 15 7 E—General Drapery, Manchester Goods.. 892 12 1 F—Carpet Rugs, Floor Cloths 605 15 7 G—Mirrors and Shop Furniture 118 0 0 H—Shop Fittings, Gas Fittings, Counters 289 0 0 5322 4 2 Tenders are invited for the Whole Stock, or by Departments; also for the Gas Fittings, Fixtures, Mirrors, &c. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. OLAEK, iTmateea. C. O. MCMILLAN J lraßMes- Rvr>f-<"vb<-r27 I<i7fi



Miscellaneous. BWYN DHAM - STREET, X * * © HOUSE, SHIP, .. U- ASD " GENERAL] DECORATIVE PAINTER. LJ h „ s*l ft Estimates furnished, and experienced work- O men sent to all parts of the Province. JZS « LJ J. H. request attention of Builders and ~ others to his New Glazing Tariff. jjtj s. _ o . J. HENDERSON,^ 8, WYNDIIAjr-STREBT. 10 0,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS W. PHILLIPPS ANI||vSON 95 AND 97, QUKKN-STRBBI,^C|:, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80J Packages Now Patter-is of PAPiIRHANGINGS, , And to make room for Shipments to arrive pc • Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleoe^aphe, Photographs, and Scrap Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, bo Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornament* and Photographic Glass GLASS SH A.DES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Yarn Bh Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrcsive and N elson Hematite Paint, and a kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundrie Portland Cement. t&~ WHOLESALE AND R.KTAIL, PHr.GtiUn j & a on, 95 & 97, Queen-street. O W LANDING, EX 'LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddler/, Harness, &c. C ca-ks Gear-work, Hames, Haraess Liquid, &c. HENRY BRAcFITbo. (LIMITED), WHOLESALK S.VDPLKR3, &c, Walsail, England ; and High-street, Auckland. TiCEY & IcEWIN,■ Beg to inform the Public that toe «3" CITY BUFFET "S* LUNCHEON AND SUPPEE ROOMS "Will ba OPENED in a Few Days. CORNER OF QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. G. SCHWAKTZE begTTo • announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his OLD BUSINESS POSITION IN QUEEN-STEEET, adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. MUSICAL BOXES. &c, manipulated and repaired. VW All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. WATCHES,—The Stock of "Watches is of Choicest Selection, being of the best English American, Geneva, and other leading makers, CLOCKS of French, German, and English Manu facture. GOLD AND SILVER ALBERTS, and other variety of Watch Guards, JEWELLERY.—A Choice Stock of English, Cor tinental, and Colonial manufacture N.B.—Alii Goods Warranted. JOHN jg M I T H, DEAPER, SILK MEECER, AND OUTFITTER, ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET (Next to United ServiceJHotel), Auckland. OUR LAST SHIPMENT, JUST TO HAND, Contents are as follows: — No 1 Case : - CHECKED SILKS, 3s 9d ; Usual price, 5s 6d. No 2 Case :— CHINESE SILKS, 20 yard lengths for 33s ; usualj price, £3. WHITE AND BLACK SILKS, FROM lid. WASHING- MOGODORE AND JAPA NESE SILKS, FROM 2s 43. TUSSOEE SILKS, 2a lid ; Usual price, 4a 9d. In consequence of an unusual depression in trade amongst the Silk Manufacturers, we are enabled to offer these Goods at the above prices : — No 3 i»D 4 Casks:— WINCEYS, IN ALL SHADES, Price U#d; worth, Is Bd, BALMORAL & ABERDEEN WINCEYS, Is s|d. No 5 Case ;— _ COTTON AND LINEN TICKEN, i From 8W to Is Bd. No 6 and 7 Casks :— PRINTS, (HOYLES), in great variety. No 8 and 9 Cjses: GREY LUSTRES, GREY SILK LUSTRES, AND GREY SILK WARPS. No 10 Case:— GAMBEROONS, for Boys' Suits, 10£ d j Usual price, Is 3d. No 11 Cash:— STRIPED AND UNBLEACHED DRILLS, From Is 2d to Is Bd. No 12 and 13 :— WETWOVE CALICOES, HORROCKS'S CALICOES, AT 4fd.13 No 14, 15, and 16 Casks :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. WE7B E A FEW AT PRICES TJNPAPA.L NOT LTCLED:— STRONG TWEED TROWSEES, 9a 6d. STRONG SCOTCH TWSED TROWSERS, 11s 6d ; worth 15s BLICK CLOTH PAGET COATS, 255; worth 403 ANCHOR MOLE TKOWSERS, 93 6a SHAFT CORD MOLESKIN TKOWSEBS, 9s6d WOOLLEN BEDFORD TROWSERS, 16*, And a Great Variety too Numerous to Mehtion. N.B.—We will still CONTINUE to SELL the GOODS, as advertised in former papera AT COST PRICES!!.! JOHN SMITH,. rW-.-r.— ~—r.—-—



For Sale. •' ASHTON AND SON, « HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGESfTS, 8, New Zealand Insfeance Bcildikos, Qtjeen-street, Aucklanp. FOR SALE:— NEWMAEKET.-Tbe Lease of Fi*rt-class Business Premises in this thriving locality, consisting of largra Shop and Dwelliasj-house, Timber Yard, and Work shop. The premises and situation are P?°^ ar* adapted to the Hardware aud Building Trade*. A very fair business is already beint; done, and is capable of being greatly extended. NORTH SHORE.-A Sheep Farm at Long: iiay, consisting of 105 acres srood land, *ith a comfortable Six-roomed House erected thereon. Tnc property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly f enw A A fresh water f reek rnns through the property. WAIUKU —Farm of 239 acres, with a good Sevea roomed House, Stable, and out-building s, well fenced, and a lar«e portion in good grass. NEWTON.— Building allotments, S3 feet by 100 feet, in Gondry's Paddock. PAENELL —A beautifnUy-situated Building saw, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Read, with a depth of about 300 feet. This property is situated in the most healthy part of this favourite suburb, and has an extensive view. PAENELL —A Six roomed House in Selwyn race, beautifully finished, and only recently com pleted • fitted np with every convenience. Either fo Sale or Lease, in consequence of ibe owner removing to ths South. . ... COX'S CREEK.—About 40 acres of Land, with a large frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can be sold aa a whole or separately. TO BE LET :— PARNELL.—-A well-finished and very desirable Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, ana only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, bat is now' to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Bent, £65 per annum. _ ~ PONSONBY.—A well-finished Six-roomed Cottage in Lincoln-street. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and commo dious Storo, with dry cellars. .„..._ A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Biuiainge, Victoria-strest. H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. THOU SALE, a Bargain, a delightful JC Country Eesidence, within ten minutes wait of either the Bemuera or Newmarket Stations, com manding a fine view of Kybor Pass, Tiri Tin, Coro mandel, Wade, and- Eemuera. The House is newly ! built, containing eight rooms and pantry, with four iron tanks, and water laid on into the House ; alao, I four fireplaces, and a balcony behind and verandah in front The Land comprises one acre, planted wini 1 all kinds of choice Fruit Trees and Shrubs, Straw berry Beds, and Raspberry. There is also P<™f tTV> and houses attached. PrlC9, £600.—Apply to J. P. King, Chemist, Auckland OR SALE, an Allotment of Free hold Land, off TTppnr Queen-street. 120 feet frontgge, 80 feet deep; planted with Fruit Trees, Shrubs, ana Vegetables. Prica £150. For Sale, a Large Fly Wheel, Saw Bench, 2 Saws, and Driller, £8. , , . For Sale, a Portable B"osge and Bellows, complete, £1 For Sale, an English Concertina, full compass, double action, best make, with lots of music, &• , Apply to M. H. Busby, Blind Maker, Grey-street^ mEMPERANCE H ALL, ALBERT JL STREET. J\ This Commodious Hall.with Scho 01-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public Scbool. a superior Piano and Harmonium may ba hired with the Hall. Apply JL to D. Goidie, C. Eobinson; or the Secretary,.J. W—* * TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a^ large and convenienMtanily Residence, con- pf taining ten rooms, always^^^ppliocl by pump and runninc stream of wat^^^Biodious yards and out-buildings, together v,| ■( two acres of lain!. the greater portion of >^0i an Orchard in full bearing, h & g()Ng< No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. I EgQrto JOSEPH NEWMAN. rpO BHIFFERS,..CONTRACTORS, AND I BUILDERS. ! X A V " R iTI M B E U. The tUjdereigned is Belltng at GREATLY REDUCED HATES. 0. A. HARRIS, BBHOMAKT KOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. J&nuary '20, IS7O Q a— " 1 a . ARRIVED : PJ3E ' RoSAKNAH ROSE,' 750 SACKS OATS. T. H. HALL & CO. J$ L O U B. ARRIVED : Pee • Rosannah Rose,' 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. riHEESE ! BA CON! BUTTER! \j 8 cases McConnell Bros.'a best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BA.CON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTEEBUEY BUTTEE 3 cases LARD, in Bladders T. H. HALL & CO. OO.DL&& ! JiOJSEtt! BuiMiilS! Bought in any quantitiesifor Cash at the Pieeman*i Bty Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by •cci.'ii. J. & J. SOPPET, TJAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL E A C E S Will take place on the BLLERSLIE RACECOURSE OH Satoeday, October 7, 1676. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. TVTSSOLUTION Of^pARTSEBSELPI HEMUS & TKia'Gr WTLL HOLD ■' r^___ . A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE WEEK ! After which the Balance of the Stock will be BULD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By Mb. B. authub. 1 Daring the week No Reasonable Offer toi be Kbfused. SALE COMMENCES TO-MOEEOW (THUESPA?), Sepiembbr 28, and on THUE3DAY, Oct. 5, The Public Auction will Commence. ADIES' COLLKGE, Hobson-street, will Ec-open 2nd . f October, and Mr Nicholson, of the Writing Institute, will conduct the Class for Arithmetic. C> H N SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AMD '■''.'■■ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ,'r No. 8, QuBSK-STuarr. Agent for Mr. Carter's Walkato Parcels Delivery.