The Evening Star.

Vo L . VII.-No. 3,087.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, OCTOBER IT, 1876.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



«£3^fc^TD> EGULAR MONTHLY AND MELBOURNE. uo^J-IAjNJJ ' &XIJJSiLS' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captaii ™?£ A?Vw a? be exPected here again about th i/tn ot Uctoucr. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne*thre< days after arrival. a or freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., ; Agents. <a&&^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM .jghii^ \j pany (limited). fojt\xV)^Anakt' nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port Chalmers! Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, 1576. I '■ 5 I I s i' § Fri. Tu. iar — — — — 20 24 28 The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Whar on FRIDAY, 20th instant, at 10.30 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. Hjjfe^ AUCKLAND STEAM "&3Z^S%S3>' -C3l. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 18th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. FOR WAITARA & NEW PLYMOUTH. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave the Manukau for the above ports on THURSDAY, October 19, at 12 o'clock noon. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. COMMUNICATION ■4§§iji§i^k3 WITH THE THAMES AND COROAIANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, I p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon 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. «*6Skb^ TT'OPt THE HOT SPRINGS, JgglEES*^ *p T.l AHURANGI, MATA KANA, "*5B6^s'lvAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. 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 Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply id J. CxVSF< i . .^k&e^nn i m c tab TTe7 ««ii§^§i' s<g _ TRANSIT. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. OR W A I U X U. "*=^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 7.38 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads On Friday, at 9 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement pc r Wednesday's Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mossrs. W. J. Hiirst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunga or Newmarket. TTSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- VV GATION & COAL MINING -^a^^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: , The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP loave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday^ Jagj^ Secretary. Port-street, September 1,1876. -jrfiOß COROMANDEL. -StescSSs? The ss< ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s s. lONA will leave EVERY 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 (Calline at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land s Mangawai Passengers). Tho s<? ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at sp.m. FOR TAUKANGA. The -s s I? OWEN A will leave the Qucen : strcct Sorts, making —Zrir~ TJ3ASSENGERS' LINE OF r£|^K X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA aJgiSssSSsSi Owned by Messrs. Shaw, .Savill & Co., 31, LoadenhaU-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR Ti "IdEES to all the principal ports of New yin'und Thcv are clipper ships, classed Al at T^w,l? and commanded by experienced masters. tTb ' I of Fare is most substantial and of the best qu>lity» and the accommodation roomy ana CoTb" nuil^crsigncu are empowered to grant ttosiv'cs ft-om London to New Zealand, payment OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. (WnCKSHANK & CO.J TVTEW ZEALAND SHIP- jS PING CO;S LINE# 4 t c- :"Per Barque ROBIN A Usail early ij^^t or S a^P^ piNG ca JOHN BATGER, Ageftfc. A«ffiftTia. September 14,1876. _ ~ir£ mHB Brigantme FLIRT, ' i2t>^ _fl_ 100 tons register, John J^^SdSt^e^ScllLSS ■■afesssradtai LYTTELTON. For freight or passage McKENZIB . Auckland. February 15-1876. FOR SALE, that staunch Cutter CORALIE,



{ R JONES, ST tt • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, , Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. n c MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's c Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory m the same place. FISH E~~R AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family - „ BUTCHER, ■_ Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime ( . Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for ■ warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Ip R 0 BI N S 0 NT J« Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British - and Foreign Song-birds, has 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. TU S S H E R, o HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, REN'I f AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, - QUEEN-STREET. I (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, o New and Second-hand Clothier, Wcllesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can bo made for the ' purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private ' nouses. T EVENS AND WILSON, 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. SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. ARN 0C X B R O T H E R S 7 Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office: —Durham-street, Auckland. ITn D J. SOPPET, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard 8c J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for 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.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. Ali orders left, at Mr. It. Brcwins's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. IVTOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE ! JLI 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, Gd per pair; Superior ditto, i)d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Gd pair; Girls' ditto, 4d pair; Stay Busks, 2'jd pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, Gd pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, 4d; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for Gd; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Sliced, 3d each ; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. MR. FA OLDER, 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 other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 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, Sco. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. MUSIC LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND.— Mr. Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and Ms 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 Mr L. D. Nathan's. KG. SCHWA RT Z E • begs to announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, 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 c very branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri can, Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English.Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. jptHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, Vy NEWMARKET. D. C 4.MPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller'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^ H~~E A P FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. ' W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver -1 ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, lls. Cash. : TfT"E~W~L OC A L INDUSTRY. I i/yi G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue 1 Manufacturer. Proprietor many year 3in the employ of Harper Twelvetrecs, the renowned m anuf acturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for j yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. Vv*. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Paroell. r. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will 1 ; leave as follows:— • {8.15 a.m. /9,30 a,m, 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. ' 11.15 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. 1.15 pi. N e w ]Qa rketj|p.m. mi 1.15 p.m. 5 p.m. 5,&p.m, to3Qp.m, *



TXT A R D & C C (Late J, S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills ! Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads 7 i Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale ; Wendell New Zealand Grape Wine. /^ E D A E TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or saw: ! in any sizes to suit purchasers. . Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Mac' rlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Gusto; .-house-street fTIHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), are now manufacturing at their Mill s, Kaih v, KAIPAKA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equall; cheap, and more durable, suitable fo every purpose to which Coir Matting i applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of al Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extromel; 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 anc Sizes. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. TCI N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excel* 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, 187 G. KATTEN & SHE PP A R I)' S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndham-street, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. /T2T All Ordei-3 cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. L 0 V E T T 9 TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STRKET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that lie 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 op Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and ok the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. H. H A Z A It L 7 « GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OF EVKRY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefaucheux, Flo bcrt's Rifles and .Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and ali kinds of JLSreecii luading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises isaNuw Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Riflles antl Pistols of the best, makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. NO. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. M ASEFIE L D'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. TO ~H R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 10 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 balo Doeshtiii'. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JAMES BUTCHER. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &v. 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. Ttf" O T I C ET T. B. CA 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. O V E R T O NT • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. XJONES ! 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* J. & J. SOPPET. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at m 1 GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMA R T R O A D, And at the Spit, Napier. RF. W E B S T ER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AXD HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). EC. C A R R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DORNWELL'S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from Queen-street. Ip I c tv re sT SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, 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 ANDtOLOUR MERCHANTS, 35 & 97i QUjEEN-STREETt



>• J&Ffkfh AND SMALLER SUMS TO d&*y\y\r LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security iirst-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, $hortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHLEY.iSoucitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. 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 l" be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven -. ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. 5> BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. n 13 E L L A N~D G E M M E L L, _O CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, ~ RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' ■" WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. R F. B. WOOD HAM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messr,. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. y By Appoint- cS^^^^mi3^ > Marcni°ness Ladyship the Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. R US S E I, ir~h • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ' ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, lIOBSON-STHEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. *• Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. O S B O R N E &" C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Arc Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make to make 1 iberal ' advances on Wool consigned to them, and which i they will warehouse and ship on the most l'avor l- able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. I Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. i . _ , rgiHE Undersigned arc Cash Pur- JL GHASKHS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c., &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediale cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House"and Land Agent, « Rent and Debt Collector, Stiohbury's Buildings, Queex-street. m I M B E "»"". ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that lie has a Large and Varied .Stock of TIMBEL'C on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will bo delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required.—October 10, 187 C. rBY lI~E HOLY LAND. 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. Oilice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LI B It A R V, 100, QUEEN-STEEET. WA. PATTE RSO N , o WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onoliunga. On Sa l E : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, y . . . HOUSE, SHIP, O AND . ,S m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj H _ W Estamatcs furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the • "O O Province. £ 7 m J.H. request attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff, Wo — o ■ —jTHSn^erson. 3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are stilL OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, 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. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER,w!, Foot of Wellesley-stkeet, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY.! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, 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! E3" Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed, under H, G, P.'s personal sunerinteß' ctenoe, *



HOLLAND AND CO. TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, QUEEN 'STREET IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention o families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OI GOODS, and would draw Special Attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. _ Our TEA at 2s. 6d. # * j Now Season JAMS, cannot be equalled f. Bd. in Auckland. # * * * Keiller's MARMA- Co.'s No. 1 SUGAR, * LADE, lOd. tin, od.; No. 2,4Jd. #*j cheaper by the * I dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf «*J GUNPOW DE R, *. * SARDINES, 6d. per 35.; splendid for * tin, cheaper by the mixing. * | dozen. * families waited on for orders. goods delivered in town and suburbs free of charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. Q A~ T? S. ARRIVED: Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. 11. II ALL & CO. Tj! L O U R. ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, ■ in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. IT. HALL & CO. CfHEESE! BACON!! BUTTER!! ! / —— 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CIIUISTCIIURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, iind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda- | lion. The Bath-rooms arc 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 new 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 addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christehurch. TH E ARG VL L HOT EL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs I o intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, XC, 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. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. 11 E KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU, Is now replete with every' comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. T7IXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. Hl^ (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). 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. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs , Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas • Paper Mounts, and Sundries I Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and | Balaii/pSe?sarcr0 Litho^P^| Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 v *l* Polished and Ifough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments i _ T and Photqmjphio Glass Hwmßl illSh ■' p *ints> Oils- Colours' Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint Sundries S aiUterS' aad De«^tar!' Portland Ceuienc, &&" Wholesale and Retail PHILLIPPS & SON, j



f\ N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limeju ice Cordial '» 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. f " CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) J 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 takei instantaneously. '^^ m H E UNDERSIGNET — HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red, ill wood and bntllo t SHERRY—Superior qualities and urands bottled and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, anc octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and Marten's, in wooc and case. Also, line old Vintages for privatt families, and Bisquit dv Bouche's, De Laagc Fills, and Courvoisier, in bulkandflasks anc half-flasks W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks I vVHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's. Slieiriff s Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland. Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and for/3 Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; .1. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE— Dienhard's quarts LINDEMAN'S CAW AREA HOCK & CLARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerit, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre,' Blacking, Blacklead, and Sardines RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds. CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Albeurne, Aquilla dc Oro, Alonzo Carcchc, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco, Vcrguero, and Erota Conchas TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine . Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c.; Hodson & Co.'s White Zinc and White Lead, in 2Slb. drums OILS —Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Iloare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 1G 1-gailon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON-More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and 14 Gib. SHEET LEAD, Butt Bolts, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 2G ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. G. ds Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large Jzondon Houses of VATTfJVQ thew WINES and Sl'lllll'S, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higlier standard of qiiality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered fojkm.Bond as heretofore when required. \ * Indents Executed fob all Kinks of Goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. BLUMBEES.—FINAL NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee of £5. (the wketches). Be it known that they will be struck off the list unless 'they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To Householders who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, we invite a call. PEACE & TOO D, Plumbers. &c. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-strcet. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. g EL E C T j^ OO M. > i THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. BILLIARDS! "OILLIARBS! JLJ ROBERTS'S CHAMPION BILLIARD EXHIBITIONS. Me. John Roberts, Jun., THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Will play a Match against Mr, EDWARD PERKINS, giving him 600 points in a Game of 1000 up, at the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, 17th INSTANT. THE CHAMPION WILL ALSO EXHIBIT SOME MARVELLOUS FANCY SHOTS, Admission to all Parts of the Soiise i FIVE SIHLLINSSt



FO Ii SAL E. A N D LEASE, The following available Properties. For particulars apply to the undersigned:— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands', freehold. Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good live-roomed cottage; sole right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 ewes and 6 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is within a mile-of the Manganese Mines, whero there is a good sale for all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturoto ;■ good land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with, the stock. 5 . I.OSO acres, adioining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatca; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, 6j acre ana orchard. s—lG7a acres 14 miles from Auckland, in grass, , with good dwelling and outbuildings i Price required, '£1,200. 6—loo acres at Manku, fenced, and with a j Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district. B—6o acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. i 9—165 acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. I 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku, 3 fenced with puriri posts and rails. j 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with 1 well-finished dwelling. 12—2,170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Hoad, close, to the Sand Hills, the property of [ Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, water, and shelter; all good, fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced • L and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £6 an acre. ' 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onohunga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. . ALFRED BUCKLAND. HA SIIT O N & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. . ';,- FOR SALE :— '~ :: : PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing six rooms, fitted up with every con venience, out-buildings and nice gardens! The Busses pass every quarter of an hour NORTH SHORB.-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 water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass * ~&* T? O£H? vi? d&18', allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. - PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to SW George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovntc suburb, and has an extensive view. ■ PARN ELL.— A six-roomed House in Selwvn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently' completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Jiitncr tor sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—About 40 acres of Land,with a-large frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can be sold as a whole or separately. TO BE LET:— • - I PA T ? N- :ELL-~A and very desir able Residence m 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 ot large shop, with extensive show-room at lit O&EEN-STHFW e"t™e. fl-°m Mill's Lane. ; yui^Els-bUtEJiil.—Oihces in the New Build ings next Bank of Now Zealand moa^SS^^l^Ss^^ 6^-- VictSia™t° Pin the NeW Th^tre buildings, ; H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JO H ; . : N S O P P E T~ ■ HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT ' NO. S, QUEEN-STitEET. ' re^o^o^ed^^^^SS . FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceeding PW Price a Compact Farm'of 1M Ss good land, 2o of which are in grass, with 4-roomrd house, stables, &c, only fouY miles from tIS 0^* t0 the main road tlaniU FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comforts) in f nn » roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 aciS ra2&i ncft GT^ st P art ot Richmond. e3 mile^^&cS: Tef-nSr" BUSh' U FOR IMMEDIATE SAL^atvervlow prices' ' SalC^ STnl^ Allotments at Ponsonbv! ' S. AJji<J> *t » very low price, a Partly- Im aS^fe IHS^^SSSS' • an l^ eeil? I rd,i lUotment x no feet. nce> a UK bALh, a bargain, a really comnaot Homestead of 24 acres, a' large pOTtSTlhir-h is under cultivation, with good houscan/iww ings, only 11 miles from Auckland d bmld" JOHN. SOI JPET, 8, Queen-street. J$ EW jyjOHAIR QHECKS. NEW) /XTr.^ NEWJ MOHAIR STRIPES. |||^ NEW) .flj, „ gi^jGRISSAILLE-SII'^USTRES.|NEW ,-..;. ■~, .v. . ,- ■, ~. (NEW NEW) ~_ new} plain silk wa^s. •• mi NEWJ CHECK SILK WARPS. |||| NEW) nlw} CHKOKOHALLL : {$$& (new N|W| gi [JTRKKch BEtGES. |new •» ■.; - ■• (NEW If} . .JustrinS mi NEW) /xrww . N|W| ' JAPANESE SILKS |||w NEW) • /NEW N|W FRENCH MUSLINS. \ NEW NEWJ (NEW NEW [ FRENCH CAMBRIC. jMw NEWJ {HEW NEW) ' , ww Si . »««* JNW Kfcw; I NEW A'f W. RATTRAY'Si-'J ttEW ZEALAND