The Evening Star.

Vol. VII -No. 3,128.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.; MONDAY, DECEMBER 4* 187&

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•^feJITIOR SYDNEY AND ME: BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, tl 22nd instant, and ia due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Sydni and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, tl 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., ■ Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 23,1876. «adtew TTNION steamship cojy jggjggi U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WE] LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melboubni and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—December, 1876. <.p o i 2 • • § I « .| : D s 3■J ■ I I I I I I J=! | Fri. Tue. Mon Fri. Wed Sat. ►2 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec "I — — 8 12 18 22 27 30 ° 2 5 10J 12 5■ $ p. m. p. m. a. m. non p. m. p. in Thes.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf oi FRIDAY next, Bth December, at 2 p.m. tjoS, Note.—From loth December to the 31si January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued tc ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, of] Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ■Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. : COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Monday, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. i j Tuesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. i Thursday, 4 p.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 11 p.m. . Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL-LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 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. <a£&^. TDIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jpaSa*>: JL1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^"'^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MLLBANK, 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 to J. GAoliiY. OOROMANDEL. tsssasls^' r rhe gg> 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 Oihce on the Wharf. No cargo received after i 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 Wharf (w'Jather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS making three trips a fortnight. VVK.it>, maim b A MCGREGOR. Manager. -^ a. T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF ;^^^%v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA iffiui.'jj'iiißfeMi Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of 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 C°The llundersign e d are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on 11^ 1'!01^ OWEN^GRAIIAM, "* [Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) --vfe. TXrAIKATO STEAM NAVI IMS^- W GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATQ Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday, at 10.JO a.m. Leaves HaSon for Mercer-Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge-Thursday, at Leave? Cambridge for Mercer-Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. November 1 .187(5. - - mHE Brigantine FLIRT, .JSS^>s. 1 100 tons register, John isSn*s^. McKenzie, Master, is a Beggar |3231p^ Trader between AL OKLAND and "^Tg?"? LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MoKBNZIEf Auckland. February 15. 187fi. „. - T7IOR LONDON DIRECT, j!§S^S|v JJ TO FOLLOWTHE ■HffSnWMffiMßl The favourite Al Clipper BaiqUe GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch 2to? arrival. 'First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or pas^appb^^ & Agents. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will Jb for VVaiuku as follows: — . -* **From Onchunga: Froni Waiuku: Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 1..-50 p.m. Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 4.30 p.m. Manukau Heads on Frklay, at 8 a.m. Ooods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s "trip. ■ .... Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., -snrili meet with prompt dispatch. I, CUNNINGHAM, p»,ehu»ga ««• Newmarket,



L" A4 T7IIRST WOOL SHIP FO |)^^^^^X} LONDON DIRECT. ! iMMkWJ^ Tho magnificent iron ship ORARI, h a ■t i t£ ns register, Richard Mosey, Command* will be dispatched as above on the 30th Deo. iS?friP carries an experienced Surgeon, sy a *& N.B.—Applications for Second Cabin < lie S.roraB'° Passages will not be received after tl 9th instant. For jreight orpassage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. The favourite Al ship L" CITY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commande ' 11ns vessel being well-known for her rapi E passages, will have quick despatch after th ' Orari. Has excellent accommodation for saloon an steerage passengers. | _ For'treight orpassage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. .■•BMfew.TT'XCURSION TO wjl Jmij WERA, HOT SPRINGS. ; The s.s. LILY loaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summe . months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY ! MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland a 9 o'clock a.m. - Return Tickets, 10s. 1 J. CASEY. ) ~S^JS~ ~\TEW ZEALAND SHIP 3 J^SifSQl^. -^ PING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street witliin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. • TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIM ATE ..1157 OPA WA 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The salodns and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided wi>th bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest 1 class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can bo made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. Til OR BAY OF ISLANDS -^§11k|1£-^ ANI) wangarei. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave for the above ports on TUESDAY, at 5 p.m., in place of the s.s. lona, laid up for painting. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY J 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 Makera, 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 I K2T 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 office of nN sQppKp> No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. U S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N b —Arrangements can bo made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. WH. SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed byExperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofhce Fittings, &c, Sec. -fTTTANTED KNOWN, that Samuel W Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.-City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. -ITrXRiTO C X BROTHERS, W Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office :—Durham-street. Auckland. T>ONEST~~ 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. 7 frxfe r y V.7 ESTABLISHMENT. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Lar~e Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s! Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for LacS^MK? Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at) Selling Off Prices.



>R mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COS j , PANY (LIMITED), Jr> ' ARE NOAV MANUFACTURING AT THEIR j Mills, Kaihu, or KAIPARA : tie I FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equal cheap, and more durable, suitable f> every purpose to which Coir Matting applied. Is in use at various Public Buil ings in Auckland, and may be had of 8 ■° j Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extreme! tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the in ported article, well adapted for Thatchin and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities an Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. ENGLISH COALS Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipmen of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excel; the best Newcastle for Household use anc Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have trice this Coal pronounce it superior to anything tt the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. AL O V E T 1 • TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, 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 Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. . ' T N O. C. C L 0 U G H, o mechanist. Mase field's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. SeAving, 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 A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, 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. JAMES BUTC HE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates. T> I C T U R E S. 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 AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. Queen-street. OH N S O P P E T7 HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30.1876. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. /U3O a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m, Newmarket< 2 p.m. 2.45 p.ro 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.ip 16.30 p.m. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preecc and Graham), Licensed Interpketbb and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Colcman, Esq., Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. BRIERLEY'S~ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onelmnga— Auckland— 9.0 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. IT L M A! N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also «Abum size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "VPSW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property 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. IS" Losses Promptly Paid. SOTT.O. P. PIKROK. Ma aaor. "YTSTHAT are the advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Dexxes's ? They are legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches ! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C. Jones, to help the Ladies out of their difficulties, and keep their Machines in order free of charge. 3rd. He gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET, 1



rtKAA AND SMALLER SUMS T' tl- dt'OU" LEND on freehold security.: I terost low if security first-class. —Apply to I MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-Btreet. li/TONEY to LEND in large or sma ItJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply i Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND oil first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. 17 l\/r ONEY T0 LEND iv ial¥G or sma: °. r 1»J- sums at a moderate rate of Interest. ---!S Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. J W . gP^AGG & C O. GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, ly AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly Commence Business in the JJ NEW PREMISES, CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. Appointment "^^^S^^^^P Marchioness Ladyship Norinanby. MR S. P A T E STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland t and its vicinity that she has just received, ex s Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials 1 from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet 1 Lasting and strong Kettoring Joan; also, strong i Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. T> TT Q C "p T T » C • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOIiSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. 1 Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. • ' | O C A L I N D U STR V J LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 BUY no more IMPORTED pHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. • BUY nomorc 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 all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may bft given to .1. Duffy. Newton Express. THE Undersigned arc 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 cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STrciißUßY's Buildings, Queen-street. STAGEY & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET CORNER OF QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, X H HOUSE, SHIP, O .AND X M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, jrj «' ~ * W Estimates furnishod, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. W . M J.H. requests attention of Builders and fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. W ~ 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. AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. riHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \_S NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL 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. CHEAP FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. F. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. (N«vt t.lm 1 hiion RnnlrV PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • 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, &c. Glass out to size, and carefully packed— 9 & 97, QU_iß\ T-SrrK.KTCT. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PA CKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. THE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD! S. EVINSON, ProTT-::-for of the "Eden Vin te Hotel," pledges him&cl; to supply his Customers with UjdOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, &o. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBKS. Proprietor. - JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is, Fpr the last 17 years in the a.hQYO Jjujjuiess,



OmHE HEW GROCER" n- X EfITABLISMENT, B. 214, T| QUBEN-STRKETT, : Two doore below Messrs. Coupland & Co's, to ra > if N O W OP E N. -a — . WITH AN - ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERA 11 GROCERIES, NEW SEASON TEAS, AND PROVISIONS. ~ A Trial Order Respectfully Solicited. WANTED. A Few Dairies of Choice Butter. R. FRENCH. FAMILY GROCER. 214, QUEEN-STRSIKT, Auckland, (Late of Pollen-street, Thames). EC. C A R R o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ', 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below thi Union Bank. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. I Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend i ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ; ments that he lias 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, hnd no fault with the Suites of Apartmonts provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are 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 tho trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged lay 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, Christchurch. HE ARGYLL HOTEL. GISBORNE. Opposite tho Bank of New Zealand. Tho 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 tho 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-OF FT C E HOTEL, 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 olwayß available Good dry Sample-roonia. TH O M A~S Uft W IN, Proprietor. OELEOf T>OOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 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 penco, 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 atook. MIL Y. X 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 Country. September 6, 1876. . I AM now making up a splendid Twee Trousers at the following prices : —ls/6, IS/6 21/, 25/, 27/6. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk No-fit-no-pay.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. : . , "VfEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND 131 PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AT AICKIN'S, "THE P H A R M A C V," Queen-street: SCOVILL'S BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP (Extract of Sarsaparillaand.Stillingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BROWN'S ESSENCE_OF GINGER ASTER'S PREPARATIONS. ALLCOCK'SLPIjASTERS BENNETT'S WORM LOZENZES, celebrated in all the States and Canada. KNAPP'S THROAT CURE ED Y'S CARBOLIC TROCHES, Prerentative and Healing in Diptheria, Diseases of the Lungs, Whooping Cough. &c, &c. GAYETTY'g PAPER HKLMBOLD'S EXT. OF BUCITU BURBANK'S EFFERVESCING APERIENT BRISTOL'S PILLS, JAYNE'S PILLS BRANDRETH'S PILLS H: AGAN'S MAGNOLIA^ BALM for the Com plexion FRAGRANT SOZODONT for the Teeth ""~"~ BURNETT'S COCOAINE for tho Hair FROM B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice:— Cimicifugin (ex: actea racemosa), given as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. Leptandrust (ex: veronica virginica), given with Podophylh'n; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Cadlophyllin (bluo. cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic | RUMICIN (yellow dock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive , S.vn'guinarin (blood root), Hepatic Alterative Phytolaccix (poke root), Scorbutic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism Scutellarin (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. JOHNSTON'S BITTERS. AICKIN, DHUG IMPORTER, QUEI^-gTREET,



V ft HEATmNOAM3 ROOFING EELT6 OTAGO SLATES, On Sale by T. H. HALL Ss GO, 29 —— — f\ N SALE L TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and tho ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. '• T\ N S A "T* E~ 3 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, j Auckland. \ /NHEAP T>LAGK QILKS 5 CHEAP BLACK SILKS, So PER CENT. BELOW VALUE* H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OK ear B L A C X S I L X S, "m IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Mai-kets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cknt. 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 HEAL 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 PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISOHUS, &c R3T 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 MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid. usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Onr Own Make, and Imported, the* heaviest and best assorted stock of tweeds in she province; CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WtiMU During the present depressed times, H.A. TSifl sell all Goods at tho Lowest Prices Possible. H. ATKINS. ON SALE, BY the UNDERSIGNED, JEx 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Bclmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, i and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid •10 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron dO cases Muntz'Mctal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Porrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., D urham-street, ROBERT BART LEY having oharge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the RaihVay Trucks if require*!. October 10, 1876. ~^r o t i ~"o & J. PARTINGTON. Ha 3 much pleasure in informing tho public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in thoso premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakcfleld-strcct, 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. TO THE MERCHANT KEEPERS, AND BOOTMAKERS OF AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. High-street, Auckland, Ist December. I beg 'o acquaint you that I have this day transferred the Business hitherto carried on by me as Importer of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes, Leather, Uppers, Grindery, &c, to MR, CHARLES C. FLEMING, late of One hunga, who will continue the same under the style of J. W. HOARE & CO. In retiring from business, I beg to thank my numerous customers for tiic liberal support given me in the past, and I would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same to my successor, whom I have every confidence in recommending to you. All Debts due to me are requested to be paid to J. W. Hoare and Co,, whose receipt -will be sufficient, and all Claims against me are rid- I quested to be sent in without delay. i I am. your obedient servant, 1 J-.W..HOARE. "fii i b rii "tc it an. jd uTT _§J Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand^ Auckland. Poultry trf all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. I N.B,—Dealera in Game, Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony vpo» rtjeeipt of order. Families waited on in to^yn, pp sutyuftSii



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO.' 8, QUBEN-STKKET. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelvo miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 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 easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good g^ardtn, and about & acrea land, in the best part ot 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 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 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good nouse and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, _ No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT,' • Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale: — FOR SALE, a Beautiful Farm of 46 acres at Mangare, with beach frontage. There is a com fortable Residence upon the farm, and the land is some of the richest in the province. Price, £1,500. This beautiful property is only twenty minutes walk from the Onehunga Railway Station. . FOR IMMEDIATE BALE, a good Little Farni in the Waikato. There are 100. acres nearly in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a most beautiful Suburban: Property in the choice district of Remuera. The residence contains 6 rooms, to gether with large sheds, and other necessary out-buildings, and 13 acres of rich, volcanic land, all under cultivation. The property commands a magnificent view. Price, £675. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remucra. Price, £475; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, brinuitsg in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite distriot, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the house Price, £210. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This, property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. MANGARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with Residence and large beach frontage. ' This choice property is only 11 miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225* »£75 cash, balance can remain on. mortgage. £3? Fo* Houses, JFarms, and Allotments, see ny long list ia the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland FOR SALE BY R, C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience ; good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £340. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden "Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man: Price, £120-. FOR SALE, a compact 4-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s per week. Price, £165. 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, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acros of Land at Cambelllville planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced' being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences' view unparalleled. Price, £250. ' FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £G0 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 4-roomed House in Newton Road' allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £ 900 * FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road. allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well &c Price, £250. FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land* pleasantly situated about 4 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. KST See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of th. Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Aernt Market Hous-s/ s fjLARKE BROTHERS V (LATE CROMBIE'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. p WJ"VCU -I\JEW LOCAL INDtTSTRYT G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in thft Manufactory: Yortr-pfrrppt,. ParnoU SURGEON itfs 3 ggss» > WAm-rr^ v *-. i4.>a . t QJgteSsS . STKKIST, Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. (Vnvew'a Patent Oxide Gas. ra i , ■ - Artificial Teeth (from Ono t<- a jr u j> <^ t> CHEAPEST Fl^B^feotis77i^i Vj OFFERED TQ T II® PUBLIC. C T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Sards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (Unout)» Delivered within 'a fiaoderata' djgteuMjeV