The Evening Star.

V OL . VIL-No. 2,092

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1876.

PRICE : OjNE PENNY.



<Sja^R^_~|7<oß SYDNEY AND MEL ■Sffife-^ BOURNE. The s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne on the 18th inst., and is due here on the 29th. . . She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Ist of November: For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 20,1876. «K^^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ~||||i||g XJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, 1876. . „ . t . s_l 1 • § ONEHUNGA. fS £ S 6 3 < 3 •3 fe >" * _ § * DKPABX. j^j^j^J^ Ta. Jat — — — — — 24 28 The S.R..HAWEA leaves the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 24th instant, at 1 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streeta. isaates*_lJ'O E GISBORNE AND 1 NAPIER, Calling on the Coast. .The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th inst. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1876. _|ijfe- AUC 1: LAND STEAM njggisffis* .2JL PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Onehunga for Gisborne and Napier, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. i&Sfe^aTEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 5 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel; Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cai'go 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. .^gl^rn ime'ta.ble. '*£$&&& g#s# TRANSIT. Monday, 3 p.m. Tuesday, 12 noon Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. ,S&&^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JP M AHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^"■■'KaWAU, & 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. Maiiurangi. For Mahurahgi 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 to _. J. vAoJli i • _«k_^ STEAM NAVl l^li£|>- W GATION & COAL MINING "«S_BSae»'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, Thur|day^ 7^^ Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. "1"^ T7IOR COROMANDEL. ■eKsss_S> 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 "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 (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street -Whari: wSaiher and^qircumstances perndtting fr>r TA 1; RANG A, calling at KAIIKAIJ. biiouia the s s STAFFA for all BA\ O* 1 LJiuN J. 1 PORTS making three trips a fortnight. PORib, maKing- uiuu Mc^REGOR> Manager. ' IVTEW ZEALAND SHlP !^S^bv J_N PING COMPANY (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1,051 tons register, W. Mosey, Commander will be dispatched as above on or about the JUtli or December. i^ceVan^offer^'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. JOHN BATGBR) Local Manager. ~~ZTZ' :riASSENGERS > LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEA '^™tf^glr OWNED by Messrs. Shaw, .Savill & Co., 34, Leaden-all-street, London. ' The above Line of Sl'.^.af TRADERS to all the principal P£tsot^£ .^llfSersigned arc ™V%^%*£& passages from London to Ncw/caun aA^ regular intervals, ' Full particulars on application W . fe^EN^GRAH^M^ JAgents. CRUK^UANK^^Cp^^,,^. *c _~_~ rfIHE Drigantine FLIRT, Am .JS^V. I 100 tons register, John "fiP^McKENZiE, Master is a Regular C___S^ Trader between AL CKLAjND ana •gSESsems&r* LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgy^ 0 UoKE^ziE. Auckland, February I5$l$l&



" "f__ll__>-lTl ° R W A l U X U .'•MmrSr' The s g TAM O' SHANTER wil leave for Waiuku as follows:— ': From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 6.30 a.m. Wednesday, A p.m. ~ Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. : Manukau Heads on Thursday, at 9 a.m. L : Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday' trip. ' Weather and other circumstances permitting 1 Orders to collect goods left at the stores o Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agent Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co. will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, - , ■ Onehunga or Newmarket. _1 IjTOR Sx\LE, that staunch Cutte jfisk JJ CORALIE tkHl^. Well found, and ready for sea.—Apply t< oE__& L. D. NATHAN & CO. F. JON E S • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros. ~ Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instrument: ii Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public thai she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's ■ Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi i tory in the same place. 11l IS HE E AN D C~O7 . 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. I N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for j warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. EB . 0 -B -I N 8 0 N, c 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. U S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agon* for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STXCHBUItY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • 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. TEVENS 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. w. s k i n n c r, • 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. E O It G E A X E It S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T^ O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Aroiiard & 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 uncorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. MR. FAULDER, 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. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paporhangings, 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 Hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. U sI C LE S SONS. 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 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 Dcanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. KG. SOHWABTZE • 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 every branch of the trade, and of the . finest and most complicated description. 1 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. CHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. D CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiilert Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fnut at lOcL per tin; really good Fresh Butter and wow in every week, at market prices. Gfve the Goy ods a trial, and you will probably come again. pHJAP FIREWOOD BESIDENTS^RNELL, AND W HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver me: Best; Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. industry. G R BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine. Blue Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. xj l m an' i PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, llotomahana, Maoi ' SSSS* as of Auckland. _ i Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.



• A R D & C 0. 11 (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), j FORT-STREET, j Auckland, i AGENTS for 'a The Auckland Steam Rope Factory , Allonder's Soap Factory >f Thames River Sawmills 3 Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads j Sydney Paper Manufactory I Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendell New Zealand Grape Wine. r _ — ri c d a it. ° TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, TURNERS, &c. > i CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn , in any sizes to suit purchasers. s Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); fc ! Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street .1 | ■ —— mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM ' pany (limited), are now manufacturing at their Mill s, Kaih v, 1 KAIPABA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may bo had of all i 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. . Tjl N G L I S H COALS. Ex Sam Mexdbl, vbom Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment Of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 137(5. ATT E N & SHE PP A lID S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndham-street, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. X3T All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attciidcd to. L 0 V E T T • TAILOR, &c, WELLES LE Y-S'f B X ET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Twkkus, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and ok tub Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WH. II A Z~~A X D 7 • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMI'OKTKH 01-' ISVKItY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Collfs, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefaucheux, l<lo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Rifllcs and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. N~~O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. O A R R I V" E7 Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M E~S B LJ TCII E 11, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from shiu's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. 1 i^r 0~~ t i c ~~K T. B. CAME It 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 0 NT • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower QUeen"Stl' eet'by J. fc J. SOPPET. O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at __r GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. : C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD, 1 And at the Spit, Napier. ' "O F. W E B S T E R, !"_/• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL : SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). ~~G CARR, 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLHfcTOR, DOBNWELL'S BUILDINGS, Two Doors from Queen-street • X) I C T V R E ST 1 SPECIAL NOTICE. '• ! W. PHILLIPPS & SON ' Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, - AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO -3 GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily i expected. J W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street,



Af?AA AND SMALLER SUMS TO dbWlfll LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security lirst-class.—Apply to E. ;MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — . Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. i?^A TRUST MONEY TO LEND '•cw C \f on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insiirancc Buildings ANTEJ) to LEND, MONEY in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit of 1 Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to ' be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. 1 BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. 1 N.B.—All business strictly confidential. BELL AN.D GEMM ELL, CURRIERS.& LEATHER MERCHANTS. ; Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, i RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. i A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' I WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment C^^^^^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, i Victoria-street. Ladies, wo guarantee our 10s. 6d.' Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairsjof the best imported. R U S S E L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERM S MOBEEAT E. O S B 0 R N E & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, F O It T - S T R E E T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers; . All Wools classified if required. Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. THE Undersigned are CASH Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate caeh remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannkrs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibuhy's Buildings, Queen-street. STAGEY & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM THIS PUBLIC THAT THIS CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET IS NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DUKIIAM-STREKTS. rp II E II OL V LAN D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILKS' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Oltice and Fancy Stationery, &c. Now Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland library, 100, Queen-street. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen- STIiEET, Onehunga. On Sal c : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, ChafF. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I , , C_i HOUSE, SHIP, O H_ AND . i-M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H H Estamates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O __ Province. _ W fc " _j J.H. request attention of Builders and " j_l others to his New Glazing Tariif. * 7~ o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! 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. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, -«„ Foot of Wellesley-street, 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. tid., 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, i A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been • received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! SW Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade • executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. __i



!t_t olland and co. ! TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 'qUEEN STREET IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention 0 families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, ' to their (NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OI GOODS, and would draw Special Attention to til' PRICES, as Marked in their Shop ! Windows. HOLLAND & CO. Our TEA at 2s. Cd. t t New Season JAMS, cannot be equalled $ Bd. in Auckland. * # -% * Keiller's MARMA- Co/s No. 1 SUGAR, * LADE, lOd. tin, od.; No. 2, Ihd. t * cheaper by the * dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf *' * GUNPOWDER,|* ::' SARDINES, 6d. per 35.; splendid for * tin, cheaper by the mixing. * f dozen. * FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. goods delivered in town and suburbs frel of charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. /"W A T S. ARRIVED: Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. 11. H A L L & C 0. "THI L O U R. ARRIVED : Per Rosannaii Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. 11. HALL & CO. riHEESE! BACON!! BUTTER!! ! 8 cases MeConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. O E L E C T T> O. O M. T II ISTLE HOT EL, (JUEEN-STUEET. AIiNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiovc 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 Ls assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The (Juisiue 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 linest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from cverv hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. HE.ARGYLL H O fITE 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 otter accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.AV. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OST-OFFICE H O T E L, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-roOms. THOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. HE KENTISH HOTEL, W A I U X U, 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. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. (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 tc meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attentior to his Bottle Department; and the fact that al Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him tc sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. DEN VINE HOT E L ' EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends »ahd the public tha he has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. N.B.—His amended Price List will appear in i few days. I Auckland, October 29,1876, , ,



O N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limojuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. if ~ CLARKE BROT II Ell S (LATE CROMBIE'S) c 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 taker - instantaneously. R F. B. WOOD HA M . TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte "Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in Town or Couutry. September 6, 1876. O It S^ A L X TO ARRIVE, Ex Roderick Dhu: 97 BLOCKS (2,058 feet) OAMARU STONE. G. W. BINNEY. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m Newmarket-; 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. U">.45 tvtp U. 30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— i).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. r; Y. traff or d ; SURGEON fr£s? !=!3*\ Waicekikld- DENT IS T, d§fllilla street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). -JY O T I C E. WILLIAM STEVENSON has (much pleasure in informing the Public of Auckland that he has commenced business as TAILOR AND HABIT-MAKER, in temporary premises opposite Dr. Dawson's. W.S. having been seven years superintendent in the cele brated house' of Poole and Co., Savillo Row, London, c;m otter sonic guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen 011 application. Ty O T I C E. J. PARTI NGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that lie has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakeneld-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 Coffee. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875.—The undersigned having consider able experience in Bankruptcy Matters, offers his services to the public, and will sec justice done.—RICHARD J. FELT US, 31 years in Auckland. Address: Post Office, Auckland. pLUMBER S.— FI NA L NOTICE. To the Plumbers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee of £5. (the wretches). 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. riHEAP BLACK OILKS. CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK of • /KTBLACK SILKS, "S3» IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Pricks 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 of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/0. Just Opened: CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. S3" 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 CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL 1 MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid. ( usual price, nearly double. I . ) MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING Our Own Make, and Imported. . THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTEI STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE ' PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. wil sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices ,t Possible. H. ATKINS. at



FOR SALE'A N D LEASE, The following available Properties. 'For particulars apply to the undersigned:— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, froehold, Allot ment of -20 acres, on which stands a good, flvc-raomed cottage; sole right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together With 100ewesamllihoadof cattle. I rice required, £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—GlO acres, mostly bush, at MaungaturotO; good hind, at a low value. , 3—l 100 acres first -class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together witn, the stock. I.OSO acres, adioining the above, unim ' proved. 4—1 95 acres at Otamatea; good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, Gu acre and orchard. 5-167 A acres II miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings [ Price required, £1,200. 6—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in the Pukckohe district. S-fiO acres near the Auckland Station, opon land and bush. 9—lGs acres near the Buckland Station, opon land and bush. 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuktl, fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling. -' > 19—2,170I 9 —2,170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Road, close to the Sand liills, 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 and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £G an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with 9 acres rirst-elass meadow, near to the . Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~i HA SHT O N & SO N, © HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE -^ AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, quebx-street, auckland. FOR SALE :— PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing}'! x rooms, fitted up with every con yenience, out-buildings and nice gardens. The 'Busses pass every quarter of an hour. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLongßay, 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 e-ood i 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 favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PAKNELL.—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.—About iO acres of Land,with a large frontage to the Waitemata. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can bo sold as a whole or separately. TO BE LET :— PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Sclwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently iitted 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 Soxtth. Rent, £G5 per annum. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, witli 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. C USTOM-HO USE-STREET.—Large t3nd com modious Store, with dry cellars. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Victoria-street. H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance-Buildings. "O H N. ■ S O P PET. 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, 3.'5 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with'every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage, to the main road. FOR SALE, on Gasy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 4 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good G-roomcd House, with every convenience, and freehold aF.o! ;nent 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good liouse and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "TVTOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE! JJI 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 Cot ton Stockings, Gd pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, (jd pair ; Girls' ditto, 4d pair; Stay Busks, 2Ad pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, Id; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 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. 'ARN OC X BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. J^ R tv• n I o nT MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c nAri^*UJi* THIRTY PRIZES. 200 Members at £i Each. Prize. £ « a I—Table Cover ... 30 ~0 0 2—Elegant Cushion.. " " 60 0 ■ 3—Footstool .... 1 10 0 i— Smoking Cap .. .. .. .. 15 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket .. 20 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 f 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 o—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 ' ' 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12 —Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cu3hion 6 0 0 11—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 ; 15 —Smoking Cap 15 0 16—Tea Cosey 2 0 0 17—Footstool 1 10 0 18—Handsome Cashion GOO 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 -> 21—Cushion .... ..- .. ~ fl 0 0 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23 —Tea Cosey .. .. 200 24—Drawing-room Bracket .. .' 20 0 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair .. . ', 12 0 0 26—Elegant Cushion.. 5 0 0 27—Tea Cosey .. .. . * 210 0 1 28—Drawing-room Bracket '.'. '.' 40 0 29—Cushion .. 5 0 0 30—Cashmere Shawl '.', \\ !! 50 0 0