The Evening Star.

Tot, VII.-No. 2,130.

AUCKLAND, 5T.Z., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1870.

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SYDNEY AND MEL B <feXigg;~a-, BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, the 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec. She will leave Auckland again for Svdnej and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., n Agents. 10. Queen-street, Auckland, November 23, 1870. <*S^^. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM 3||i§|g£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. - - « « ° d g PhO%a 5 2 3 S % S A Fri. Wd. __ H Nov Nov — — —!— — — 21 29 O 2 6 I ! ip.m. p.m. Tlie s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 29th instant, at 5 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. . Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ____fe>QTEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) :'A^A] Saturday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Friday, 5 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. <*%5>T I M E TABLE °&£S£i*g£> S-S _ TRANSIT. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. isß^kfe^ "171 OR THE HOT SPRINGS, -sgl22>' O MAHURANGI.MATAKANA, °sas^sayivAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sad as under :— Auckland and Hot SmttNGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. M-VHUBANSt. For Mahuvangi 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 «fete&£fc T^OR COROMANDEL. >*&s>tl?i§2S' r rhe ss _ ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave E VERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. .No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP AI (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. 110 WEN A will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for T VL'RANGA, calling at KATIKATI should Ru.11.-ieiit mdu'-cment oiler, and connecting with the tl STAFITA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. ' A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ~TT^ -OASSENGERS' LINE OF X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA tmTSßSmWssak Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. 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 ot 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. . Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) *fc > ¥' ° R W_A l uK v* "^^3^' ' The s . s . TAM O' SIIANTER wiU cave for Waiuku as follows :— . From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, i p.m. Manukau Heads on Priday, at 8 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s leather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and A'l^^rlaz c. Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. VV. J. Hurst & Co., wmiaaofcwifchlTl?NNlfGllAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. j^.s^ p UTTER 'VINCENT.' FOR SALE, the well - known MyOyiAA^'^ fast sailing trading Cutter Mis mstS-^SSZL&i ( , K y -p; 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in lirst-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply o to vEN & GRAHAM . ITSTAIKATO STEAM NAVl iffiife" W GATION & COAL MINING •tirWmWrW' QOMPAN V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer-Monday, Wednes da v. and Friday, at 3.30 a.m. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge-Thursday, at Leave? Cambridge for Mercer-Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort -street. November 1 . IS7fi. ~~Z^r nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, B3v JL 100 tons register, John "■ •--■• -^\. altFknzie. Master, is a Regulai &BS5&&' TrP.i'i between Al CKLAND and _m^S^ LYTTELTON. Ne 0 r freigut or passage ap^tc- McKKNZIE- S_P lll& VJanfl. P.»hril»rv IS. IR7fi «»;ue 1 ■ — —— ■*S3&£ T_nOß LONDON DIRECT, _^X^K Jj TO FOLLOW THE ttlfc£> 'OKAIH.' m\WmWMsfA The favourite Al Clippei Barque „ _ . GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passengu accommodation. For freight or passage aggg^



- v^SKtV THIRST WOOL SHIP FOB ,^^^^^. -*l) LONDON DIRECT. I l*lo magnificent iron ship ORARI, ; 1054 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commander, j will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th I December. r The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. J For jreight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. mo FOLLOW THE ijfigfev A orari. ■ m^S^^r^ Tjie favourito A1 sll 'P CiTx OF AUCKLAND, " 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander, now discharging her inward cargo, will load as i above. • Has excellent accommodation for saloon and » • steerage passengers. I For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. I (LIMITED), ■ ! 93, Queen-street. THIRST VESSEL FOR (^^^^^ JD LONDON DIRECT. The well-known Clipper Barque RAPIDO, ! Al at Lloyd's, is expected in a few days, and will sail as above. Has room for a limited quantity of wool, the principal part of her cargo i being already engaged. I For rates of freight, apply to ROBERT WALKER & CO., j Agents. FRENCH & C 0., Wholesale and Retail ; FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established 1860.] m- ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR MONEY, are rospectfully invited to Note the Prior and Quality of our PURE TEAS and GENERAL GROCERIES, selected with care, j and bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at • Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. | Superior Refined Sugars from __Jd. lb. j English Marmalade, 9d. per tin. : Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2id. lb. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE MILLION! For many years it has been acknowledged by i hundreds of competent Connoisseurs that our | CELEBRATE I) TEAS, being a rich combination i of many Rare Black Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the ll>. _No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per lb. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. (id. 11). 3—Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. lb. 4—Finest selected. 3s. Od lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on (Jib. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fruits and Spicks. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, HAMS, CHEESE, &c, &c, &c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. '.r___, Notk.—Goods packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Every Customer will receive ample value. Trial Orders dispatched forth with. Please Note our Address. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES ! JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY I ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, Varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Gd., to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. IN JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices! m- 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 oflice of _ m ' JOHN SOPPET, i No. 8, Queen-street. ! Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. F! ISH E R AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, j Auckland. ! Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime i Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned j Beef on Sale in large quantities. i n B —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for i warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt ot order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. TJ S £3 H E R, c HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. A^en* for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, ' j QUEEN-STREET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. i kb —Arrangements can be made for the ■ purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. _ GE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay j SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. %-%j U. S X I N N E 11, : W © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND . JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c» Sec W" ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the .McPhilg -1 eloggonaught Check in Mosgicl 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. W~AR NOCK BROTHER S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. ease ;-»\tfJj»»-str«et, AutiMli



I T\T A R D & C O. ; (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), i FORT-STREET, ! Auckland, AGENTS FOR I Tlie Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory 1 Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale ' . Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. I rfM E D A R. I TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS ! TURNERS, &c. i CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn . in any sizes to suit purchasers. • I Apply to I WARD & CO. ; (Late J. S. Macfarlaae & Co.) ; J Or, to E. CARR, Custom-liouse-strcct mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR MIL LS, X A 111 U, KAIPARA : FLAN MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. IT. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "O N G L I S II COALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. 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 2Gth, 187(5. M~~ R FT" B. WOOD II AM , 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 ti, 1876. ___ AL O V E T T « TAILOR, &c, WELLES LIC Y-ST LI IpET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that lie haa 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 Tweisds, 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 Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. TO A It R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haines 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. J _ A M E S 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 (cut 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 PiCT URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGBAPHS, 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. 0 T T~ C E. T. B. CAME RON, I Architect and Engineer, I Corner of High-street and "Vulcan Lane, ' Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build ings on the shortest notice. ; "WONES~! BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free- I man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.J.5 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland -1 1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. j 15.4.5 p.m v 6.30 p.m. j BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— 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. |3 If L M A N » S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, j Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori • ' Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) | , of Auckland. ! Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. j I XTEW ZEAL AN D INSU LIANCE I IS 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. ■S«3T Losses Promptly Paid. f ISBOi P. PJSROJJ, m ftgw, I



AND SMALLER SUMS TO rSW€P \P " LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security iirst-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on iirst-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. E L L A~iTD~irE M M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers ok Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACKS, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STRE ET, Corner of Albert-street. By dS* eft> #w- w _ The Appointment cA . '^V Marchioness to Her -4iom^^& vr ot , Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. | Mrs. P. begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abcrnytc, a splendid slock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutii.es, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. J" VO "U S' S E L L' S c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. | TERMS MODBRAT E. 0"~V " E R T O N, o GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. T■ o c JO l iTdu stR V ! I _ 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 si/.es, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops ; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. OOWN'EY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may bo given to J. l)ulFv. Newton _i.xi.rcss. f[TULE Undersigned are Cash Puk- JL chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J~CARSON7 House ainlTancl Agent, c Rent and Debt Collector, Sticiibury's Buildinos, Quekn-street. Q~T A C E V" & MoE WI N k3 BEO TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT TJIi; CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner ok QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DU RH AM-STRi-_ETS. S, WYNDIIAM-STREET, • 1 tn . .2. HOUSE, SHIP, O yj* AND '-H M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, rt 'A W Edtimttes furnhhed, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. W J.H. requests attention of Builders and pq others to his New Glazing Tarilf. HH J. HENDERSON. . \* 8, WYNDIIAM-STREET. H E A P 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. J~~~ AND J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. fjHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, VV NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiiler's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give tho 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 Three Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton: Puriri, lis. Cash. T> ¥. W E II S T E R, JI«J9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Quekn-strket, Auckland. iXi.vi tho ir_.ir.Ti Hunk.. PHILLIPPS" AND SONS, OIL 9 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.—ft) & 07, QUEEN-STREET. I ARRIVED, AND FOR SAL E, By the Undersigned, WOOLPACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. THE PUREST AND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD ! S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vive Hotel," pledges himself to supply his Ctiotonvf.vsv.-ith UDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and i unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the I Bottle. i The above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, fee. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street,—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor, J~ JACKMAN'S First-class BOARD a INC. 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 f separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. I Terms, £1 is, For the last 17 years in the above



WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiovc ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, lind 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 by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mII E KENTISH HOT El^ J_ W A I U X U, Is now replete with every comfort and con venience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and Stabling. Agent for s.s. Tain o'Shantcr. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. mH E ARG YL L HOTEL. JL 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, lie is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. beingin a position to import bis Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands arc kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tabieu.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. POST-OF FIG E II O~T E L, JL Gkey-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. TIIO MAS URW IN, Proprietor. Q E L E C T fj> O U A!. $ VT hiVy«^-. .:-a%^ \ i T II I S TL E HOT EL, QUEEN-STKKET. Tjji' xc li A n geO iiotelT^^hnellT ! jLli (KNOWN AS TUB I.AKItELL). ! JOHN J. ODLUAt, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Pamell, and the jiublic in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pellee, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to Ids I.otllc 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 moat choice brands always in stock. I . , "El STATE OF HENRY PROBERT. UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. SllO RTLANI )-STREET. CL E AI.IN G -O U T S A L E O F STO CX, FURNITURE, AND CABINETMAKERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Drawing-room Suites, Chest Drawers, Ward robes, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, &c. and all Sundries for Furnishing pur poses. Sale to continue for 11 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. E.£a^JS U' } Trustees. rfIENDERS REQUIRED FOR DEBEN JL TURKS TO BE SOLD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF "THE PUBLIC BUILD INGS ACT, lS7f>," AND "THE AUCKLAND PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT, 1570." ISSUE OF £10,500. Tenders will be received at the Provincial Ollices, Shortland-street, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, the ith December, 1870, from per sons willing to purchase Debentures to be sold by the Public Buildings Commissioners, under the authority of the above-named Acts, and secured on the Lands set forth in schedule 2 of the said first-named Act. The amount proposed to be issued is .810,500. The Debentures bear interest at the rate of seven (7) per cent..per annum, payable half-yearly. The Principal to be repaid at par, by the appli cation to annual drawings of one (1) per cc"nt. sinking fund. The Debentures will be issued in amounts of £100 each. Tenders to state the amount offered for each Debenture. READER WOOD, Chairman of Commissioners. SCHEDULE 11. TO THE PUBLIC BUILD INGS ACT, SHEWING THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE DEBENTURES WILL BE SECURED. City ok Auckland. I—Lots1 —Lots 1. 2, 3, and J, of section 15, known as ' Tli". Old Supreme Court Site ;" area, three roods and twenty-eight uerehes. 2—Allotment No. 12, of section 1, 'containing one rood and 1 perch—Shortlaud Cres cent. 3—Allotment No. 1(3, of section 7, containing one rood and thirty-seven perches—Eden Crescent. I—Allotment No. 8, of section 15, containing one rood and three perches — Queeri stiect. s—Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 0, and 10, of section 9, containing one rood and thirty-six por ches— Symonds-strcet, Havelock-street, and Wyndham slice". G—The western portion of allotment No. 17a, of section!, containing thirteen perches —Bank-street. 7—Allotment No. 1, of section 31, containing two roods and sixteen perches—Situate in Mechanics' Bay (occupied by Sash and Door Factory. Suburbs oe Auckland. B—Allotment 21.v, of section 11, containing seven acres and one rood—On road from 1 "rince Albert Motel to Great South Road. : o—Part, of allotment No. 13, of section 12, con taining fourteen acres and thirty-six porches—Onehunga Road. 10—Allotment No. 7a. of section 12, containing iii'tv-U'.re-e acres—-Pumnuri.' and (Uvrl South. Road. 11—Allotment No. 17a, of section 12, contaiu'iir twenty-seven acres and twenty-three perches Harp of Erin Road. 12—Allotment No. Ha, of section S2.ronlainu.ff four acres raid one rood—II:u;. oi' Erin Road. 13—Allotment No. 21. of section 0, containing forty acre..-—Epsom Road, li- Part of section No. 98, containing two aci'es two roods and twenty-nine perches— Mechanics' Bay (adjoining Domain), lo —Allotment No. H, of section 3. containing twelve aci'es (excepting such portion thereof as may be conveyed by law to Her Majesty the Queen, for the'purposes and subject to the provisions of " The Public Domains Act, ISfiO") Site of Hospi tal Buildings, new and old. IG—Part of allotment No. 1, of section 99, con taining three acres and six uerehes— Mechanics' Bay. Pakish ok Taicapuna. Vl— -Allotments Nos. 11, 15, 10, 17, and 20, cor.-' taming one hundred and two acres one rood and twenty-four perchea—North feiiwe, flea*, gtgkss'g Pqlh^



T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, _l 9 Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— INVESTMENT—For Sale, 3 first-class Resi dences at the foot of Welleslcy-strcct, producing d? 3 per week rent. This is a first-class lrcehold, and a reai'.y good investment. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a comfortable four-roomed Residence, With freehold allotment. Price, £180. , _ _ . FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture.in the choice locality of Remnera. 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, £2CO. FOR SALE, a really line Building Site at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station ; there are _>.V 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, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-strcet. with freehold allotment, bringing'in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £2UO. , „ .. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a line Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment ill x 91, let for 12s. per week. Price, £210; WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo i.ailwav 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! 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. Tins property is only live minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £250. K3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland CUIEATIIING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. 11. II A L L & C O. Q N SALE: TO ARRIVE, Per ' Faii'lie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE RACO>. LARD in Bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. o~*~ w A L E: 50 hlids. Superior Cider 200 cases Limeyuieo Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N SALE, ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Eire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 ~ Arch , 400 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 2SO Ash Oars, 13 to IS feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. tT\ lark c b r others V_y (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. ifr o^ T I c E. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately oc upied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefleld-street, and trusts by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of good workmanship, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and made to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaker in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Miilstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. TJI O C A R R, xVla, HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, f«w doors below the Union Bank. TO"EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue .Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvctrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Mannfactnrr : York-strr-et.. Powell. 7%/r R. T. TIIAFF OR D, SURGEON ,<s^v. Wakefield- DENT IS T, $gtesw& STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gus. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). A^ PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firpwoo... cut and uncut: Hay. Straw. Ohnff. /CHEAPEST FIREWOOD EVER \A OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. C. T. HARDING Is SELLING at the Mechanics' Day Coal and Firewood Yards, FIREWOOD from ra. to .2.;. i 'l";ii TON (uncut.. Delivered within a modondo distance, Y;\U CASH ONLY. <fiHEAP DPiAT'KH'Y" lIstXBIJSB \J MEN T. D. MoPHERSON, Karanuai_a_?e 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 Suits, from 20s Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girl:-,*, and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Peat hers. Flower's. &o. at Sri.linto Off PI.V'FX "\X7"ANTED KNOWN, that you can get V t Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, a Coombes' City Clothing Start, 02, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that " Samuel Coombes is making Trousers of the Mosgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk,— City Clothing Mart, 02,, Queen- Street,



X 0 II N SO V P E T, - t? HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENT, No.' S, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly iow price. 100 acres of Good Land on the AVaiau Block, V. aiukn, with creek Irontase. FOR SALE, a liar-rain, a very con.p.-.ot I-arm of 67 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, wi.h water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at, a very low pri c, 120 acres good Lush Land al the Puhoi, being Lot No. J, ! 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 iiousc, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minuted walk irom the Union Bank. _. , FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an cxcecu.uglj low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres -cod land, 20 of which are in eiass. with f-roomrd house, stables, &<_.. only tour miles trom Han U ton. with frontage, to I he main read. FOit SALE, on easy term-, a comlortable iorr roomed Collage, good" garden, and about -1 acies laud, iii the best part of Liciimulid. FOR SALE, cheap,*a good Totara Bush, Is miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE.aI verylowpnccs, several choice Alio! meats at Ponsonby. FOP SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, fee, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 0-roomcd House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment lo x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a ready compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 mdes from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. • X73OR SALE BT H, C. GREENWOOD jj> AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excellent S-roomcd Louse, 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, £000. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gun dry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment ; a real comfort able place. Price, £310. Terms,. £100. cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Viae Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, gootl well, and large, allotment, good run for a cow ; very suitable invest ment for a working man. Price, £120. I FOP SALE, a compact i-roomed Cottage, with stable, in Richmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, £105. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds strcet, near the Wyndham Arms Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE," a 13-roomcd House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, roach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre!. Terms very easy, £000 : £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at CambelUviile, 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 gardeu, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £13.3 ; £00 cash, balance at interest FOR SALE, 1-roomcd Rouse in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Price, £200. FOR SALE, 5-roomcd i louse in Newton Road allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, ice. Price £250. FOR SALE, 12 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 end extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. S3? See Advertisement Board, Market-house FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments dree hold and leasehold), in various parts of th Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent ( Market House. A S H T O N & SON 9 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 tho Royal Hotel, adjoining 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. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a co.u 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 cood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 00 feet, in Gtmdrv's Paddock. PARNELL.—A Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's, Ray Road, with a depth of about3oo feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox's 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, httcd 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, a. Kfw Zealand Insurance Buildiners. yy C. DEN IT~¥~S Has Just Received ' MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15S. Warranted to do any work that 10-guinca Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER HOWff WHEELER AND WILSON, AND BAKER, ANp OTHER MACHINES, XLW-AYs" ON HAND. GRK A T M A CHIN E DEP OT, ; McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. f\K SALE AT SEP JE ANT'S XJ EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in __.uok land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cvvl guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, (id. and Bd. tt>. Good Family Tea, 2s. ;;■. Very Superior Tea, 2s. (id. n>. The Best in Auckland, 3k. !b. No. 1 Sugar, yd. It. No. 2, lid. ft-. Pearl Barley, 3-Vd. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brand.*, rod. - rrn Sardines best brands, lOd. and fid. pe \__ Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2Ad. _h. Puro Limedtice, Bd. per bottle • 2s _•? .--v.*. JA^&l^Sf^ Ko damaged tr^of ch^r * mmn ■? cW °f ** -ilea