The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,107

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1876.

PRICE-: ONE PENNY.



®^s£fe^Tß> EGu LA R MONT ELY ; B_\; STEAM COMMUNICATION I —"'^Betxvkkx AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. j The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain ■ Logan, may be expected "here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j Agents : 10. Queen-street, j Auckland, November 2, IS7G. i —— «_ l «sa&^TT NI()X STEAMSHIP COM- j Jg|g|> \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- I LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbouhne, and all New Zealand Pouts. j Time Table—November, is 76. > Obo b < < £\ < 3 %. s % m 5 J H i? M \A E^ r- X W I j Sat.lThu Mon Fri. Wd. y^ Not Not Nor Nov Nov — — — I 11 1(5 20 21 29 O i i 9 11 j 2 5 jp.m. a.m. a.m.'p.m. ]i.m. j The s.s. HAWEA will leave tUc Wharf on • SATURDAY next, 11th instant, at 1 p.m. i Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. , Agents. ! Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. j COMMUNICATION ! «___g_i§?k3 WITH THE THAMES AND | corumandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) j From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES -ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wpdnesday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 6 p.m. ■ All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- \ ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting. \ Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. <sS3i*^ ICHOR THE HOT SPRINGS, j -jSaatsS'' jjj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ! '^ssSb'i^vaU, & LITTLE OMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeij, ' will sail as under :— i Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every j Monday!! Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day, j Mahc/ranch. For Matmranpri every Thursday and Saturday . at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday ! and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mataicaxa, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From lUatakaiui, Sec, every Wednesday. VVeather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. "ElO3l C ° R O M A N D E L. K^3^%g£&P' rpj ie sg _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGON QI. j The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small pai-cels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after I p.m. FOR WANGATiEI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s s. ARGVLE will leave for the above place E VEY 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 oiler, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. -sfc sw WEW ZEALAND SHIP -3^3-2%^ JLI PING COMPANY " (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A E I, 1,051 tons register, RiCHi). MOSEY, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is iitted with every comfort and conven ience, and oilers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company's Office, 93, Queen-street, jqhn batqbh> Local Manager. - X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF ]^=iSK J£ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- K^yyas^^i Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadcnhall-strcet, London. The above Line of Ships arc REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports ot New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and Of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand payment for which has been guaranteed m the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost | regular intervals. I tullparticular^nap^catio^to^ OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) CJ TEA ME R MATA U. ! TENDERS will be received by the under- ! Signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the j Purchase, ap they now lie in Westport, of tho | Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from tho wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines arc compound surface condensers, j CO horse-power nominal, built in 1870, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were \ carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and ; saved complete and in proper order. I The property is stored, and may be inspected \ on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. ~~ZZ~ ITIHE Brigantine FLIRT, JUj-^fN^ U 300 tons register, John t^^xXMuKENZiK, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL. JKLAND and "JihzsSsssxa LYTTELTON. For freight or passage aPljj^% IcKBNZIE . ifcJKfyolcland. Fftbrnavy 15. Ig7fi. i f^ 3^"T7i~oli WAI U X U. ] -i^^^fiie s.s. TAM 0' SHANTER will leave for VVaiuku as follows^— rxrnin - lrri . i From Onehunga: From Waiuku. Friday 1 n m. Saturday., 1 a.m. Manukau Heads on Thursday, at 8 a.m. . Goods for Pollock Settlement per \V ednesdaj s and other circumstances pemitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Mat-farlane. Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst 66 Co., ' pwhurigaor^ym^Qi;,



*SSyW_"\7I7~AIKATO STEAM NAVI- JjM&tt VY GATION & COAL MINING 3e**s^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave 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, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, . Secretary. ; ~ Fort-street, September 1,157 G. WA RNO C X Blt O TII E R S, 'Boat? & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office: —Durham-street, Auckland. W F. J O N E S, ye *c Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed lo the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. I i MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that « she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's ; Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. 171 I£U Ell AND C 0., . Wholesale, Shipping & Family dJUTCHER, 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. ER O B I N S O NT •a Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, lias Removed to Short land-stree't, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale- Canaries in full song. Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. m v s s he r, J_ «f HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agon*" for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. S'IICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS), WB E A L, o New and Second-hand Clothier, Welleslcy-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. £< T EVE N S A N D WILS ON, KJ 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. "W h. S X I N N E R, YY » BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Fittings, &c, &c. /GEORGE A X E R S, \J%~ Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. X\T PHI LLIPPS AND SONS, OIL ? ? • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paper-hangings, 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 Sayhcs, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os & 97, QUKEN-STR.KICT. ivr v slc L E s" s °N s" TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. Henry Rowe otters his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons' at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite Mr L. D. Nathan's. CO V E R T O N, « GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. m H E HOLY LAN D. 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 Largo Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Oiiice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STREKT. HE NR V GEO RG E PAY NE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Weliesley-stiibet, 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. (id., 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! K3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the otlice of * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. CHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH MEN T. D. McPI-EERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calico's, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boj's' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c.ut Selling Off Pl-tICES. 0 CALINDUSTEY! LOCAL INDUSTRY• ; BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY no more IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers, _ Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &C at ail respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-streetand Great North Road. Orclergoiay fcp given to J., ttttffy, N,ewto.n Impress,



WA X D & C 0 (Late J. S. Macfaklane & Co.), FORT-S T R E E T, , Auckland, ; AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory i Allender's Soap Factory j Thames Hirer Sawmills Otatia Sawmill, Waikato Heads : Sydney Paper Manufactory : Ind Coopc & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. ' E D A It. , TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS ; TURNERS, &c. I CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn j in any sizes to suit purchasers, i Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfnrlaae & Co.); j Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street I . milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM -1 PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTUHING AT TIIEIII MIL LS, X A 111 U, : KAIPAEA : ! FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and maybe had of! all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "ENGLISH COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, j-ko.m London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of YVESTHARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce il superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, IS7G. MIL F. B. WOOI) HA M , TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : ('are of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B. —Pupils all ended in Town or Country. Sepcember U, 1876. AL O V E T T « TAILOR, &c, WELLES LEY-STRIO XT, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform liis customers and the fublicthat he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined will) Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. Tins Stock ok Twkkds," Coatings, &c, ake ENTIKEIA' NKW, AND Ol>' THE Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. J~ N 0. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. Masefi b l d's B v ilding 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, &zc. TO A R R I V E, Per T.uuya & City ok Auckland : 10 cases Saddlery, Wliips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. JA M E S BUT CH E 11, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. PICTURE S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Arc now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC T UR E S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c., &c., at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Sliipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEEN-STREKT. jy o t i c^~e: T. B. CA M E R O 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. "OONES ! 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. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S" 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. Newmarket^ 2 p.m. 2.45 pan I 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. U. 45 p.m 16.80 x>.m. JBRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE O OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— y.O a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. U L M "A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Short! and-s treet. 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. "\TEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE J3l . COMPANY. I FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Properly may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tfgf liOSSiss Promptly Paid. \ G,EO, P, PJJSRQE, MfUWpn



PE R ' S I S S Y. . 1 ■ 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON anc i HAMS, in cloth : 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON ) 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE I T. 11. HALL & CO. PE R 'KOS ANN A H R0 S E. . t 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL ! 1 ton PEARL BARLEY ; 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. 'j O UPER IO 11 ( I UAL IT V TEA W, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. ; T. H. II AL L & 00. ' QHEATH ING AND ROOFING FELTS ; j O SLATES. i ON SALE BY T. 11. H A L L & CO. ' ! f«^AA AND SMALLER SUMS TO ' \ 4^i>l>\f\f LEND on freehold security. In i threat low if security first-class.—Apply to E. 1 MEYER, Solicitor, 2S, Bhortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to i Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— j 11. C. DYER, Shortland-street. M~ ONEV TO LEND in lai^c or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— • Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. : _/fj» yy A Ti \ UST i\]( )NEY TO LEND : ~>W © >F on Good Freehold Security.—Apply | to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 2S, Insurance , Buildings WANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on depositor j Life Policies, Deed Honds or Scrip, Furniture • (without removal), or any available security, to be repaid by easy instalments to suit 1 he conven ience of borrowers. i''ull particulars of Mr. \tt'VA\, Agent, Shorthuid -s! rcrcl, Auckland. j N.B.—All business si nelly conliduniial. 'X> B I, L AND (I E M M EL L, J3 CURRIERS &L X A Til IS I I M KitCl! A N TS. Manufacturers ok Shoe and Harness Lkatiiioks, MILL BELTS, I IDS X PIPING, RIGGING I7TCATIIHR, CLOSED UPPERS, LACKS, ETC. A Slock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDIIAM-STKEICT, Coriier of Albert-street. | By £*, ■-^..■f'nr The ' Anpoiiiimcnf cT'-. ;.;.;;■; '. y't- Kp Marchioness \' to llvr -*^:!0;.: 'V^W of Ladyship Normunuy. TUT X S. PAT E, jy_l STAY, CORSF/P, SURGICAL, AND HIDING BKI/r MAKiv!, VICTORIA-STREET. I .___ ! Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Gd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to lastlonger than three pairs of the best imported. "TT "r"UK S M L , L' 8 «-■> « FIRST CLASS PRIVATIO I'.OA];DINa I'ISTABLiISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, IIOHSON-HTUIiKT, AuCKI.AXi), N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Tls IJMS MO DISRA TK. ~%J§J~ ANTED, Intending' Purchasers of ff Buggy Harness, to knuw that tho under signed has Two Sets of Host Knglish-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four j Sots 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. (id. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best qualify Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. rsnilE Undersign ocl are Cash Pur- JL chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfact ory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, "House and Laud Agent, o Rent and Debt Collector, STicitnußY'ri Buildings, Queex-street. T - iV cE V & Me EWIN k3 BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC! THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFKT LUNCHEON AND SUPPER (MTV BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFKT ' CITY BUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, e_, HOUSE, SHIP, O AND H m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcj « — * W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the • C 1 n Province. H _ W " ." td J.H. request attention of Builders and fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. W — O J. HENDERSON. • £ S, WYNDHAM-STREET. H~ E A P T I M B E R ! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. "T AN D J. S O P P E T, <Z$ o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. g^ HEAP GROCERY H~O US E~ \J NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin'a Tart Fruit, at 10d. 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 V I R E W O O~D FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. par ton: Puriri, lls. Cash. BF. W E B S T EB, 3 WnOT,EBAT..E AND RETAIL SADT>LER AND HARNESS MAKER; ?.$, QTJKF.N-STREET, AUCKLAND. g (Nest tH Uni.Qn B?.nk)«



THE /GREYHOUND XTOTEL, Ix XL CORNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, ; SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE P ACIPIC II OTE L, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to liis numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL. CORCORAN the Lease, Goodwill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestowed upon hi in. The GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable improvement, and is now replete with every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number of Bedrooms, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths arc always available, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room lias been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use (he Bar or Boer-room, and this lias been litled up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this cily. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is the best in the province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. Michael co r c 0 r an, IVjL An relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of Ihc Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage to be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr P. W. WARN Eli 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 ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchureh will, the pro prietor is assured, iind no fault with iiie Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. Th.o 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 liilliard^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, Christchureh. Til E ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a position to import his "Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands arc 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. OST-OI'FICE HOTE L, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Aiiy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, Proprietor. O E L E C T "O O O M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. TnTXCHANGE" HOTEL, PA~KNELL tVA (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..T.0. 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 oil the most choice branda always in stools:. i Eden vine FoTTr EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of tiik New Caledonia Hotel Symonds-street), ' Begs to inform his Mends and the mxUio that I Auckland, OctQber l>{\ jgftj, j



THE KE N T 1 S II HOTEL, W AIUK U, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tain o'Shanter. . T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. OX SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limcjuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CL AII X E BROTH Ell S (LATE CRCOIBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. jj ° T x~ c c- J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefield-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee, of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design). Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coifee. a cT~ a r R, c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Rank. IVTEW LOCAL INDUSTEY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ ol Harper Twelvctrces, the renowned manuiuoturers. A trial solicited- Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. ! Manufactory: Yorlc-st.rp.ftt. Parnell. VOLANTS ! PLANTS ! ! PLANTS ! ! ! _iL. FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUC UMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGK, CAULIFLOWER. BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HEKBS, &C, &C. It. 15 A I II D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. _» _____ rp 1 m br c 11. 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 thecountry will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10.1876. : 1 TEMPE RAN C E HALL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robin son, or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. JJACKMAN'S FiEST-CLASS BOARD o ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wclleslcy-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. MR. T. T R AFFORD, SURGEON i?f=^Es^s Wakefield- D E N T.I S T, street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). Tl7 A. PATTERSON, W« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ' GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen stkeet, Onehunga. Ox Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood. cut and uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. , 5 CHE AP "DLACK CJ ILK S^ JL> IO CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF m* B L A C X SILKS,"®* IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state 1 of the SILK Market! A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. • Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS CAPES, FLSCIIUS, &c. wv*JJ-: => eSS" Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap • A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. ■ CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUH-, TATXS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. ' ! A LOT OF LADIES" SILK SCAP*", a usual price, nearly «*' ,-.* B at Ud- 5 I HEN*, YOUTHS' A ND~BOYS> NOTHING, ; ww j«ra Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE, CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. I Duri»_ the present depressed times, H.A, will ; t eell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. j H, ATKINS



FOR SALE BY M. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :- FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vino Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and largo allotment, good run tor a cow: v.cry suitable investment for a working man. Price, £V2Q. FOR SALE, a compact i-roomed Collage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £lt;s. . FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A bargain, £310. FOR SALE", a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, goon. garden, paddock (of an acre*. Terms very easy, ifiUOO: £-ioi) cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambellmlle, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid bite for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Prjpc, iti'so. . FOR. SALK, 5-voomed Collage m Canton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished; good garden, well, pig-stye, and. other convent fences. 1 'rice. £135 :KM cash, balance at interests FOR SALE, i-roomed .! Louse in Newton Road, allotment o3 x 100, good well, &c. Price, &2V.Q. . FOR SALE. 5-rooniod House in Newton uoad, allotment H3 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price. £-250. FOR SALE, C-Toomed two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price £250. Terms, £tio cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE. 2 Shops in Symonds-strcet (free hold : let to good tenant for 27/6 per week. Very cheap, £701) the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SALE, 5 miles from (own by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of erood land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &C. Price. £190. FOR SALE, J2 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about £ miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. £2?' See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. T O II N S O P P E T , d> HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x i:> 2 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomcd House, with every conven ience for a. family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. . FQ] I IMME I.) I ATE. SAL X, ill an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which arc in grass, with i-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a realty good Jjairy Farm, 43 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and ail necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on 1 lie same. ill!?.™^ FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres land, in the best part- of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 11 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Poiisonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miies from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good G-roomed House., with every convenience, and freehold allotment -15 x ILO feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Home.stead of 24 acres, a largo portion of whioh. is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. <£^=?W rSIO BE LET, on Grafton Road, J^birS® 3- a Large and Convnierst Family !«=si>*ait&Residence, containing ten lvoins, al ways well upplied by pump and runniii^ stream of waser,commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of lahd, the srreater portion of whicli is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8^ New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph , Nftwrngx H ASHTON & SON, q HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOE, SALE :— NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek rung through the property. WAI UKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a e-ood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favoyrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL. —A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of the owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox' 3 Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots, TO BE LET:— GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable Family Residence in the best part of Grafton Road, con taining 7 rooms, bathroom and out-buildings • healthy situation, and beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.—"The Hermitage,"com fortable cottage, with large garden. PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by the owner for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South. Rent, £65 per annum QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildincs QUEEN-STREET.-First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane QUEEN-STREET.—Offices in the New Build ings next Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large «nd com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre BuUdineci Victoria-street. «u<unga, H. ASHTON & SON. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. WC. D E N N E~~S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE: £3 15s v Warranted to do any w- O rk that 10-guinea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by . Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE WHEELER AND WILSON, GP.OVER ' AND BAKER, AND O rrHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON U_.»", Di ' GBE A T MACH IX E D_P OT, *v .'.Arthur, Shera $c Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. :AN sale at sEllJlsXvrs I \J EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. ib.; less by the cwt guaranteed. '*' Good Old Canterbury Cheese, Gd. and Sd '!> Good Family Tea, 2s. it.. ' Very Superior Tea, 2s. (jd, Ib. The Best in Auckland. 3s. Ib, No. 1 Sugar, od. ib. No. 2, iid. ib. Pearl Barley, 3id. ft. i Salmon and Lobster, best brands lOd vcviin Sardines, best brands lOd anA *m .'£ ua Keillor's Marmalade, lOdpe? tin " pSI tm Splendid Rice, 2.Yd. ib. pei tm Pure Limejuice/Sd^perbottle; 2s. id. gallon, gS^o^tlfpS^^' N« '&***