The Evening Star.

Vol. TIL—No. 2,109.

AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1870.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



EGuL A ll MONTHLY JAi STEAM COMMUNICATION «ss_3ajs' ] j KTWl , l ,. x AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAN, may be erpectcd here again about tho _7th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 10, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, 1876. «S*_fe_*»TTNloN STEAMSHIP COM _|§g||^ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Pouts. Time Table—November, IS7G. I y~; j ; : «_ O O " C _* Q El -k 5 a fc a t> in 5 B %< % 3 B & % H % i-3_H?|Wt_rEHp£W X | T_u Mon Fri. Wd. >s Nov Nov Nov Nov — — — — 16 20 21 29 0 9 11 2 5 I ! a.m. a.m.jp.m. p.m. The s.s. LADYBIRD will leave the Wharf on THURSDAY. ICth instant, at 9 a.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. e_^fe- > . A UCKLAND S TEAM •\__S§^__&' ______ PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave, as above on TUESDAY, 14th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. EW. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. *i&&§^.C_TEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and corumandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday. 5.30 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. FOR Til A MES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 8 p.m. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. FOP. COROMANDEL-LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 3 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. <s£&te^ tTfOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jillOSp*' _D MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *!tea* ByKA\VAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat urday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. I Maiiurangi. For Malmransi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Maiiurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matai-ANA, 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. O-A-oili x. wn^. TT 011 COROMANDEL. ttJ^~^s3? The g>Si ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Omce 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 Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should PORTS, making^ee^P^grtmgM.^^ -" TVTEW- ZEALAND SHlP ;p£&£_Nv -1^ PI^G COMPANY (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship <~ ORA RI, 1 051 tons register, RiOHD. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the _oth of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is iittccl with every comfort and conven ience, and offers an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced burgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company's Omce, 93, Queen-street. JQHN BATGBRj Local Manager. ~~ZZrZ tTassengers' line of Ji3p^v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA i__g_Wß_afißswi Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 3-1, Leadenhall-street, London. Tho above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They arc clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and oi the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , , __-_,f The undersigned are empowered to giant 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 application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, >Agent 3. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J qTEA ME R MAT AU. TENDERS will be received by tiie under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as 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 the wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1576, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dublin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. fjj{jo property is stored, and may be inspected WILLIAM S MITH, Contractor. rpilE Brigantine FLI RT, -i^-^s. JL 100 tons register, John M4sl^ McKenzie, Master, is a^gular iO£m§S^ Trader between Al. sJSLANJJ aaa t&Sg-gu&Siasi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage



•*&&bsJXJSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI ,_J____!£g %J NATION & COAL MININ( -sa****^ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEI leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Merce for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. -Fort-street, September 1,1876. <sg||^lpl OR W A I U X U. "^^^s? The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wil leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onelmnga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, at 4 p.m. Thursday, at 8 a.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Saturday, noon Manukau 1 leads on Friday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting I Orders to collect goods left at the stores oJ i Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlaue, Agents i Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., I will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, On chimera or Newmarket. A R N O C K~B R O T IT E R S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. WF. J 0 N E S, • Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next Howin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. 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. I7\ ISH E R AND C 0., ' Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned • Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. I~~7i R O B ! N fci O N 7 1_ 9 Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short | land-street, next door to Provincial Government 1 Omces. i Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale- Canaries in full song, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. TU S S H E R, © HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agon* for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICIIBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). . WB E Ax L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wcllesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. STEVENS AND WILSO N, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. * WH. S X I N N E It, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches oE tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Fittings, &c, &c. a~E O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay soap and candle works. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 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 Compas3 Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. MUSIC LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr. Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronago 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 MrL. D. Nathan's. CO V E R T 0 N, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. hHe ho l y land. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. ENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. I CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! |. I ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d\, to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary i " Auckland Prices! ' __3* Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s persoual superinten dence. 1 SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded will) dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, .by b°Okinß at tbC °fflCe JOHN SOPPET, I No. 8, Queen-street. I Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. j /^HEAP~ DRAPERY ESTABLISH \j M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy \ Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed faults, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable foi Lafi?es'?Maids\ Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feather, FtawQlSi &<?,& SEW^XG CjFS



:- "Y\7" A R D & GO i (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), , FOET-STRKET, _ , Auckland, ; , AGENTS fou . ' The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Alo 1 i Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. \ fV E D A X TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS 3 TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawi P in any sizes to suit purchasers. , ; Apply to WARD & CO. ' | (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); I Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street nnilE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kai hv, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equallj cheap, and more durable, suitable foi every purpose to which Coil" Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of al ! Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremelj tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to tho im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, oE various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. TfTN G L I S II 0 O A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, from 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, 1876. M~R ¥. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shor tiaiid-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6, 1876. AL O V r E T T c TAILOR, &c, WELLTSSJC.E Y-ST HE ET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customer.- 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 ok Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L O U G 11, 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 ScientiJic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. TO A R R I YE, Peh Tamaya & City of Auckland : 1G 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 BUTCHER, 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. ~O I C T U R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICT URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CIIROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, _cc, &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-STREKT. T^T O T I C E. T. B. CAME RON, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ihgs on the shortest notice. T3ONES ! 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:— fSAo a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-^ 2 p.m. 2.45 p. id 3.30 p.m. li.lop.m, | 5 p.m. 15.45 p.n' 16.30 p.m. JBRIERLEY'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. U L M A~~ N 'IS PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, liotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "VTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE J3| COMPANY. „ FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. I 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, 4§p L,Q§BES Promptly Paid.



>. T> E R 'SISSY. 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON an< HAMS, in cloth . 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. H. HALL & CO. T> Elt 'ItOSA NN A H ROSE. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. <^~U PERI olt QUAL IT V TE A S i IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. II A I, L & C O. " SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS : SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. II A L L & C O. T _G» f _f_ A AND SMALLER SUMS TO c d^Ov" " LEND on freehold security. In -3 terest low if security first-class.— Apply to E. . ! MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. 1 "11 yfONEY to LEND in large or small -LvJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to i Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. 7 TV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free -IVI hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— 1 ! Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. 'jjfiy'Ti "trust money to lend %( If on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from S3, to £200, on deposit of 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. BUER, Agent, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly conlidcntiaL BELL AND GEMM E L L, CURRIERS & LEATI IEX MERCHANTS. Manu-'actukeus ok Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. it ■ -Mwcc rr_]_a Appointment <^W^^/^^P Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. fid. Home-made Stays to pfivo more support, and to last, longer than three pairs of the best imported. J~ R US S E L T7^~S « FFRST CLASS PRIVATE BOA lID ING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOHSON-STUEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TSUMS M O D E It A T B. LO C A LI NDUSTKYI 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 all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may he grivfin to J. Duffy. Newton ftxpreßS. 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 cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildings, Queen-street. ST A C E V & McE WI N BEG TO INFORM TIIE 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, H HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND • W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H « : •• — SJ H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. i __ H I * a J.H. request attention of Builders and ft) others to his New Glazing Tariff. Wo J. HENDERSON. . iz; 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. JA N D J. S~O P P E T, a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, ! And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. HEAP G'ScTCERY !TO US E, NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller'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. * HEAPFIIt E W O O D FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Beat Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. 13~ ~_\ W E B S T E R, lA.1© WHOLIT3ALK AND RETAIL gAPDLKK , AX-O HARNKSS MAKER} J33, Q.UEJSN'-STKEET, AUCKLAND,



mHE /^ REYHOUND TXOTEL, COKNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STEEET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), Inreturning thanks to his 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 him. 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 has been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Beer-room, and this has been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is tho best in the province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. MI C IT AE L C O R C O R A N, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for tho liberal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage to be bestowed upon his successor, MR. JOHN DARBY. _ WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCII. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of tho 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, rind no fault with the Suites of Apartments 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 the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard^room is acknowledged,fey 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 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 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. O S T- O F F I 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 always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. SELECT "O O 0 M. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STEEET. ; TjIXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. _____ (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, ' Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that ho has taken tho abovo Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that oil Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article, and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. I' pDEH VINE HOTEL, J EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-atrect), Be?reio inform his friend? and.the public that



THE KENTISH HOTEL WAIUKU, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tarn o'Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. 7^ N~~ S A L E 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limojuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREBT, Auckland. CL Alt X E B R OTHERS (LA.TE 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. i^r o t i 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 ol 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 Popper or Coffee. _____ E" "" C. C A E7~ li, o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. ■VTEW iTOCAL INDUSTRY. G. It. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Pame.ll. PLANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &C, &C It. BAIIt D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. TI M B E R . 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.—Ordei-3 from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. EMPERANCE 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. Cakr. JJACKMAN'S First-class JBOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-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. ~\/f R- T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON _g2Pi!__ Wakefield- DENTIST, Cmfffia street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QuEEN KTREET, Onehungo,. On Sale; Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. . Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut: Hay. Straw. Chaff. /Yheap tvlack aiLKs^ CHEAP • BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE.- H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF mBLACKS I L X S, i» 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 Silics will be found at least 35 PER CENT, below their present value. They are Marked at Loaver 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, 10/6. Just Opened s CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. °^KjX^£jl'-' _ R3T Note.-The Stock of Prints is tho Lamest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very iucq assortment. To Be Sold Cheap • A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS,. QUILTS, T.OXG CUR. TAINS, CALIOOI'is, ANJ.J GENIAL MANCHESTKiC GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid • usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. .Buriag the present depressed timo3, H.A. will j3elLafl Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible*



FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, on tho Now North Road, ton minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and largo allotment, good run for a cow ■, very suitable investment'for a working man. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a compact 1-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 view. A Bargain, £310. W[ . FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10*3mnutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600: £-200 wish, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at CambeUlville, 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 convent lenccs. Price, £135 ; £60 cash, balance at interest! FOR SALE, J-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £2CO. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. FOR SALE, G-roomcd two-stoned House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price. £250. Terms, £60 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-atreet (tree hold ; let to good tenant lor 27/6 per week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 acres of good 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, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about i 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. K& See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and1 leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. K. C GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. 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, 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 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 43 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on tho same. t«B™l FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable tour roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, H 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, wit h every convenience, and freehold allotment +5 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact b'ttle Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of wliich is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 3, Queen-strest. *<^=h3 t HPO BE LET > on Grafton Road, Ji '■> B i fe?ss -*'- a karge an 4 Convenient Family ■.Jto^sS Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well uppliedbypump andrun;ni>i, ■ i-eam of waser,commodious yards and out-bu' .lings, together with about two acres of laud, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8? New Zealand Insurance Buildings: or to Joseph Newmei} -A S H"T O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings^ Queen-street, Auckland. FOR 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 runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, iv 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 party is situated in the most healthy part of this lavovrite 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's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET:— 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 Buildings. 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 Law QfUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in n< w buildinj-s next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, litted up with every conven ienoe. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to tre premises. These offices aro approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs CUSTOM-HOUSE-ST KEET.— Large and com modious Stores in Custoni-hoiiso-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, ana are dry and. rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen ami Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildhi^s - plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. 11. ASHTON & SON, 8. Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. "yy^ c. d c n n e• s Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any york that 10-guinea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF "WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS OX HAND. GR£ A T MAGH IN E DEP OT, McArthuv, Shero & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. f\ N SALE AT SERJ E A NTS <L/ EXCELSIOR STORE, XEWTOJi : ii tons of the bust Bacon and Hams in Auck land at »d. and lOd. IL.; lean by the ewt guaranteed. ' Good Old Canterbury Cheese, Gil. and 3d. Jb. Good Family Tea, 23. lb, Very Superior Tea, 2h. o'd, ih. The Beet in Auckland, 3s, lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, lid, lb Pearl Barley. 3'-d. ii>. Salmon and Lobster, best brands. 10V rr-v Ha Sardines, best bnindo. lfld. and 6d. per tu. Pure Limcjuoe, Sd^porbottlo j 2a. id. Rallon,