The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 2,115.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1876.

PRICE : 01N TE PENNY.



< s £Ssg< e^Tr> EGU LA R MONTHLY JggOj^g; t\) STEAM COMMUNICATION A^Sigi}H^ CKLAND 'SYDNEY' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 10, Queen-street. Auckland, November 2, IS7C. STEAMSHIP COM .Jllllll, <U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Tim k Tablk—Nov kmrkr, 1876. tea ? ° S a - o 3 ,s 5 11 I || I I .1 \ X < _^ »» I B I f H_ W § Mon Fri. Wd. <y, r Nov Nov Nov \1 — — — — — 20 21 29 0 11 2 5 1 I I a.ni.ip.m. p.m. TUo r.s. TAUPO will leare the Wharf on MONDAY, 20th instant, at 11 a.m. Passengci's by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Q.ueen and West Queen-streets. es^|fe>. AUCK LA N D STE A M «\^^^l?_r^. packet company; (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on MONDAY, 20th instant, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «f*feS^».CITEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND cokomandel. Time Table : FOP. THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 10 a.m. FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. FO"R 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: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. \Veather and other circumstances permitting. Xot responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ,sZ£kfe^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, i* M A HURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^S^^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. Mahukangi. 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 COROMAND E~X7 "^sMsss* The g s 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 Olflco 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 (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the al STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. , o A. MCGREGOR. Manager. "S~Z T^wTEW ZEALAND SHlP i&Sfe^x. IS PING COMPANY >ffiSdsl^ (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O R A R I, 1 051 tons register, Richd. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is litted with every comfort and conven ience, and offers 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. jQmj Local Manager 1 _ ~ZZ~Z TDASSENGERS' LINE OF g*||%x JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA s^iisisSEni owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill k, Co., 31, 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 convenient. The undersigned 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. jj'ull particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, >Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) qTEAMiJK MAT AU. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the Purchase, as they now lie in Weslport, of the 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 187ti, b3r Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and toxved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. "•■W^COMraNY (IJMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton tor Marcwr— Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ 3CHERFF, Secretary, Jfsrfc-street, November 1,1876,



<^^^^T^ OR W A I U X U. -SaESl^ The gs> TAM 0 , sHANTER wiU leave for Waiuku as fellows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 8 a.m. Monday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Manukau Heads on Priday, at 8 a.m. Goods 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., j will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or N ewmarket. 3 g^^. /GUTTER ' YIN CE NT. ' iHN*l3i^ FOR SALE, the well - known ±gfcj4J£ggr fast"' sailing trading Cutter ' YIN- : --- CENT,' 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. , For particulars, apply to , OWEN & GRAHAM. ;^g. mHE Brigantine FLIRT^ ■j^Tob^x -"- tons register, Johtt ;fe^Kij2»j|fe>' McKenzie, Master, ia a Regular J^sasSSy^ Trader between At OK TLAND and ssSShsss&b. LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland. FehrimryEio. 1876. TO MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. D. HAMILTON, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, QUEEN-STEI-'.ET, Auckland. D.H. begs to inform Merchants and Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. PEOPLL7. TEA WAREHOUSE. [Established 1860.1 ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR READY MONEY, Are respectfully invited to Note the Pbdcb and Quality of our GENERAL GROCERIES, bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS. It is acknowledged by competent Oonnoisseurs that our CELEBRATED TEAS for the Million, boing a rich combination of many Rare B lack Teas, possess qualities of the highest order- No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per tt>. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. (id. Ib. 3—Rich Combination, 3s. lb. •I—Finest, os. Gel lb. Refined Sugars at Lowest Pj&ices. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, C.KEESE, &c, &c., &c. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note our Address:— FRENCH & CO., IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GIt'OCEBS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. WAKNOCK BROTHERS,.1 Soap & Candle Manufacturers, ■ Richmond., Cox's Creek. Office: —Durham-street, Auckland. 171 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 the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in to wn or suburbs. TU S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe ami Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bi Us discounted. STICHBURY'fi BUILDINGS. QUEEJ.7-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothieib, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VUIjCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building 1 ,'rade executed by Experienced Workmen. ShOp Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. GEORGE AKEKS, Freeman's Bay soap and candle; works. Cash Buyers of Tall'ow^ <5 v ii r~~ ton, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot op Wbllesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. 6d., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble,' and in Glass ! Shaios, from £3 to £10, well : Worth Inspection. WATCHES, \ Of various Makers, and of every desaviption. j In JEWELLERY, • A Large and Elegant Assortment has just boert received, and the Whole Stoclc is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices I : £3" Repairs in Every Branch, of the Trade executed master H- Gr- |J.s pe-.-sonal smperinten rfe,no-» SPECIAL NOTICE. jiiif . Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach., by uoo kiug at the onlec of P> 6 JOHN SOPPET, m _ _ No. S, Quee.n,-stre.e,!;,



A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Headß Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Go.'s Bottled Alo Wonders New Zealand Grape Wine. /"^ E D A ' B. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kai hv, KAIPAEA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to AVhich Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at= various Public Build ings in Auckland, a,ad may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Iro aimongers' 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. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. Tm N G L I S~H COALS.' Ex Sam Mexdel, from Londgx. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HART POOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use ana 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. X ¥. 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 Country. September 6,1876. A L"o VET T • TAILOOt, &c, WELLESLEY -STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his eustoine ra and the Public that he has commenced busi. less as above, ana hopes by strict attent ion to business, combined with Goo d Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance c if past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, < Boatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Desibxs. An Early Inspection Rcsricctfully Invited. JN O. C. C jL O U G H, MECHANIST. MASE FI E L D'S BITILD ING S, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic ancL 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 ARRIVE, 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 BU T CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Moods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle avid Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. OICTU R E S. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Axe now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO ■GRAPHsI 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. _ T j 5 X T. B. CAME RON, i Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build- i . ings on the shortest notice. \ Bones""] bones i bones i \ Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free ik an's Bay Boho Mills, and at No 101, Lower <frieen- S treet,by j. & j, SO P PET . MR. MALDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will 1 save as follows :— fSAo a-m. . f9-30 a.m. 110.15 a.m. II a.m. From Il.isa.rn, XT From 12.30 p.m. At 'fiklaud •< 1.15 p.m. Newmarkets 2 p.m. I 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 d.ip 16.30 p.m. T 1 BRIERLEyS ONEHUNGA LINE O •" OF COACHES Leaves (O&ehunga— Auckland— S.O a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. gpei'ial Coachea as'- per agreement. ' T3 V L M T A N S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-srreet. . ■ V'ewS' of the Hot Lakes, lioiomanana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har- ' bonr, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. _ | Childrej vs Portraits taken instantaneously. •■ : ■ ' 1 T^TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ! J^ COMPANY. •' FIRE AND MARINE. Pa^o UP and invested • • • • £2i0,000. Insurance .••.gainst LOSS BY FIRE of every 'description i 3£" Property may be efiectea with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by ■ Btcai-iors andsaCing vessels, Risks on Specie Bubj-ot tQ special arrangements, Losses Promptly Paid.



'£*Kf\£\ AND SMALLER SUMS TO H&OVfV LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-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. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ~£*Vyf\ TRUST MONEY TO LEND 3& 4 vr on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings __ BEL L AND G E M M E L 1,, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufactukisks of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutill6s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kcttering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. _liispuction_inyited. 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. TERMS MODE RAT K. t:O C A~L INDUS TR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect aIStSSoirrEDWASU.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 Codnng ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be given to .T. Duffy. Newton Express. T~HE Umlersitmecl 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, Quki^-strket. cf TaTe" y &T m c ewin k5 BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE (iin BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER OTTY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET T^ti^kt Axm gjllgafe Cob^hlm^llltl: nd 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . * Sh HOUSE, SHIP, AXD M m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft! * — * Ed Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the U « Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and ™ p>q others to his New Glazing Tariff. w ffl "" O J. HENDERSON. . £ ' 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Oontractars, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Mooring at LOW RATES. Turning in all its Branches. A~N~L> I. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. heap" grocery house, NEWMARKET. D CAMPBELL selb 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. I ir> FT WEBSTER, JOd« -wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. Queen-street, Auckland. iNVvjrt. t.bo TTnion Bn.nkV 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 cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOLPACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. ■ mHE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE ; JL SOME STIMULANT IN THE | WORLD! j S. EVINSON, I Proprietor of the. ".Eden Vise Hotel," pledges \ himself to supplyhisCustoincrs with UDOLPHO i WOLFE'S A UO."VIATIC SCHNAPPS pure and i unadulterated, either by the Glass ov by the Bottle. , ~ . j The above Spirit is invaluable m cases oi I Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary ! Affections. k,c. T~ has now become an established fact that to be we.il dressed j-ou must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Prnjirielor. IN the language of Dr. Watts, slightly altered- Wlxin I take my walks aoroad, I How many me:? I sec, * The bp.at dressed have been supplied. * From the City Clothing Mart. * H3AMUE.L. COQMBBS, 92, Queen-^U'e^t,



Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, Ist November, 1876. nMENDERS are invited for the Erection I of a Post and Telegraph Office at Drury. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the office of the District Engineer, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside '' Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Drury," will be received at tho oilice of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, tho 30th day of Novem ber, 1870. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Offlcc, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November Ist, 1876. nnENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of a Post and Telegraph Offlcc at Waiuku. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the Office of the District Engineer, Auckland, and the Office of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works.and marked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Oilice, Waiuku," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of November, 1870. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, Ist November, 1876. nnENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of a Post and Telegraph Office at Mercer. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington.at the Office of the District Engineer, Auckland, and the Office of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Mercer," Will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of Novem ber, 187 G. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLfAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November Ist, 1876. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Office at Cam bridge. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at tins Uilioes or the Colonial Architect, Wellington, at liie Orriee of the Dis trict Engineer, Auckland, and tue office of the Resident Kugineer, Newcastle. Tenders addressed to the lion, the Minister for Public Works, anil marked outside "Tenders for Post and Telegraph Oihco, Cambridge," will be received at tne office or the undersigned up to noon of TilUUtiDAY",the 30th day of Novem ber, 1870. Telegraphic Tenders will be received pro- I vided tho original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest .District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily I accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Ofiice, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November 6th, 1876. TENDERS arc invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Office at Paeroa, Oiunemuri. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Otliues of the Colonial. Architect, Wellington; the Public Works Offices at Auckland and Thames, Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works,andmarked outside "Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Paeroa," will be received at the oirice of the undersigned up to noon of THUKiDUAY, the 30th day of Novem ber, IS7C. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November 4th, 1876. nnENDERS arc invited for Erection of JL Public Oxlicesfor the General Government at Gisbornc. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; arid at the Public Works Offices, Kapier, (i is borne, and Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works,and marKod outside " Tenders* for Public Offices, Gisborne," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of November, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided tho original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. EDEN VINE HOTEL. EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friendß and the public that he has taken the above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. 187fi- THE NEW GROCERY .E ST A B LIS HME NT, 214, QCEEX-STHEET, Two doors above Messrs. Conpland & Co,';.<, WILL OPE 2n on SA T OaD A V NEK T, NOVEMBER 18, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GENERAL UKUUiLRii'.S, NEW SEASON TEAS, AJslt Pjl.'O VISIONfcj. A Trial OiiDliH KESPKoTfUtIV SOLICITED. i W A N T E D, 1 A Few Dairies oe Choice Butter. R. FRENCH, F £ MIL V C 4 ROC ER, | 2ii, QUBBN-STBEST, ! Auckland, t tti&te pi PoUen'SU'eet, Xkaia,§?h



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 Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., upper queen-street, Auckland. N SALE, ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 „ Arch 400 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to 18 feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Colman's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking;, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. CLARKE BROTHERS (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. "Sf 0 T ICE. 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 Wakefleld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to , : cure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design). Cilonial 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 "Tllstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffev. C. CARR, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, I RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, fp.w doors below the Union Bank. "T^T E W LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. 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. Parnell. "DLANTS ! 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. R. B AIR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. 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. For the last 17 years in the above business. MR. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON rf?si!^ Wakefield- DENTIST, §?§*§& street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). AT PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, QuEEN stbeet, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut a.nd unout: Hay. Straw. Chaff. /CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER \J OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from 7s. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance, FOR CASH ONLY. riHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH \y M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Kakangahape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheeting, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suit 3, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweed 3 suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbous, Feathers. Flowers. &c.at Selling Off Prices. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, o Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:—> FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Reinucra. Price, £175; £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 SAL/., a really fine Building Site at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station; there are 2t acres, and the site commands a magnificent view. Price, £550. 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, on the Mount Eden Road, a good four-roomed Cottage, with large workshop, and every convenience. Price, £HO. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week Price, £280. ' FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot inent 40 x 91, lot for 12p. per week. Price, £210 WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Favm uf&x acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohamv Railway Station, and 1 niilo from the Paterang School-house, 50 acres in grans, and a large pdi tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap OS tho owner is leaving the disi.net. Price, & 10s. per acvo; £550 of the purchase money cai remain on the property. MAXGARE.—For Sale, a really beautifu Farm of 12.) acres, all fenced and in rich grass with Residence and large beach frontage. Thi choice property is only 11 miles from Aucklam by a yrcod macadamised road, and 4 miles fron the Onehunga Kail way Station. Price, £15 pc FOR SALS, a BargaJn> a fivc-roomei HoUso in NelSOii-ijtri el, with freehold allotment Tnis propertvis only five minutes walk fron the Union Bank. Price, £250. I M" For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, m lay long list in tho " Weekly Horald." J, M. LENNOX, Estatk Agent, Aujjibla^



HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adioining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and. the District and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. N ORTH SHORE.-A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roolncd House erected thereon, me property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runa wSuKU. I —Farm 'of 289 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good spas. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100feet,in Gundry's Paddock. ..,. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. Georges Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. 1 his pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of tins favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Coxs I Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— 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 Lane. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from ■ Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and. rat-proof. . _ , A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildings; plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. H. ASHTON & SON, 8; New Zealand Insurance Buildings. C. D E N N E S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. "Warranted to do any work 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 ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. B>.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d, and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, od. lb. No. 2, 4id. lb. Pearl Barley, 3£d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brands, lOd^per tin Sardines, best brands, lOd. and 6d. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin ! Splendid Rice, 2Jd. lb. Pure Limeji.ice, Bd. per bottle; 2s. 4d. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged : goods kept on the premises. 1 Woods delivered within a circuit of five miles I Crop of oharefl. TTKTARNER'S"cbMMERCIALHOTELI Vt christchurch. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christohurch will, the pro prietor is assured, iind 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 evev hoar daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, THE ARGYLL HOTEL, GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to iDtimate that havinff completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelxy. 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 ot Aleock's best Tables.) -^w** , Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, • \ • Proprietor. OST-OFFICE HOT FT" Grey-street, Wellington. " ; Travellers to the South will find flrat'class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of . Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly . situated rooms always available. Gooddry Sampie-rooms. «wu uiy [ TH O MAS UR W IN, 1 Proprietor. IgEL EC T Tp 001 M. •i j r **=*-' :. ■^$ ! ] THISTLE HOTEL, s QUEKN-STUKKT. a; Exchange "hotel, pa^neiS: P I JLU tfOJOWK AS THE BARR^ LL ). d i JOHN J. ODLUMTpv opriftor ? : Urt-sN..in*..rm thu niWbi^ (a 0/*/ F£°*'n mA