The Evening Star.

9o_. VIL-~.No. 2.068

Auoklahd, NX TUESDAY, SEPTEMBEK 20. 1876

[Peiob : ONE PENNY



.bs a*. "P 0E SYDNEY AND S^mWS MELBOURNE. Jlllllll The fast andla^uritea.B. HERO, Captain Loqan, (according to telegram received to day), left Melbourne on the 16th, and so is due here ;n the 26 th instant. , She will leaves Auckland for Sydney and Melbourne Jn or about FRIDAY, the 29th inst, For' reight or passage, apply to CaUIOKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qtißon-street, AncManfl, Sept. IS, 1870. « «L^ TTNION STEAMSHIP iß^vl^ COMPANY (LIMITED). TARA.NAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING- LYTTELTON, & PORT CHALMEES. Booting through to Sydney, Mfilbourno, and all New Zealand Portß. TIME TABLE—September. 1876. B I g ONEHUNGA £ 6 £ § £ So £■ * j is *" s Th. _ _ — — — — 28 Tho s.s. TAUPO, Will leave '"or the above ports on THURSDAY next, : 23th instant, at 4 p m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents Corner Queen and West Queen-sti-eot TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY. \j Shippers are requested to Book sll Cargo at the Company's Office, in Auckland, prior to shipment. Hendsrson & Maofarlanr, Agents. Iti^v* lI7AIKATO STIAM <WH!V YV NAVIGATION AND MINING COMPANY mmsisasimf (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTJBP leave- Mercer for Hamilton dally at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, v<aily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridc;e, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHEKFF, Socreiary. Fort-street, Semptembor 1,1876. « %J& Ql TEAM COMMOTICA «H^KS^i. )O TION WITH THE THAMES 1" a^ls coromandel; " TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s,s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames: Tuesday, 4 pm Wednesday, 11 am Thursday, 10 am Vxiday, 1 pm Saturday, 10 am Saturday. 8 30 pm ENTERPRISE (s.s.)-Fob Thames. Wednesday, 6 pm Friday, 7 pm All cargo to be alongside one hour bofore sailing.' No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and otter eirctuostancea pennltting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without. '*^3^ Wiffil)Sf ■ Manager. -4mjSh nrIME- TABLE /" «;- S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday. 1 pm Saturday,^ am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5o; Return. 7s. M NICCOL, Agent. i%^ "O O R WAIT7KU. s ' •"" i: The s.s, ■ TAM O' SHANTBR Will leave the Goveiinnent Wharf, Onehungs, for Waiuku, as follows : — Wednesday, 27th Sept, at 11 a m. Friday 29;h Sept, at 3 p m. return Saturday Goods ion Pollock Settlement per Wednesday 8 Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Matfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will moet with prompt dispatch, CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jhSiAl traders to all the principal ports of i^g^f^S^ New Zealand. They arc clipper ships, #fflßß?*iora»classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded t>V experienced masters. The Bill of HH™ ffißffiffisajKffl Fare is most substantial and .of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con 6The 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 ntervals. Full particulars on ft 00., OWEN & GRAHAM," ORUICKBHANK & CO.. Agents.' s *k«k 1?OR HOT SPRINGS, JP mahurangi, matakana, •jJlvliyij^ KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. Til6i>" S' ANNEMILBANK, Captain K-p^gJ-J- From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday ■Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— From Mahurangi— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday Frid y at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For'Matakana, &o— From Matakana, &o. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to GASE y "*> • ' >__ . —— 1 nPH'E brigantine !FLIRT, y?^^ * 100 tons register, John McKenzie, dSffii Master, Is a regular trader between 4j4#r AUOKLAND AND LTTTELTOK. For freight or passage apply^ McKENZIE# Auckland, February 15th, 1876. —^TZ TEANS /f^^^^^ J DEAN begs to inform his friends in Auckland and Waiiato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer^ the | ALERT, regularly between MERGER and OAM- ; BRTDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, »nd starting as under :— From Mercer: From Cambridge : On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at Q a.m. day, at 6 a.m. N.8.-A person will be in attendance-at the Bail- \ way Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods. Parcels \ may also be left at the store of the agent, B. B. Symon, corner of Viatorla and Albert-streets.



Shipping. , V%, pEGTJLAB STEAM /-%#s;■; -.::"-- J3j comtjukicatkjv be '/ ; TWEF/'T AtrCKMJVD & SYDNEY '».*dtfe^gia;i KVILRY TWENTY-FOUR DAYS. Tho s.s. LLEWELLYN nifty bs expected here about the £Bth instant, and will leave again three days after arrival. Has first-class passenger accommodation For freight or passage apply at the Office of the Auckland Steam Company. W. LODDER, Manager. Will loave every Monday morning; at 11 o'clock, and every iMdny at 3 p.m. f A. McGREGOR, Manager* <«■*_«„ WEW ZEALAND SHIPPING- CO.'3 LINE. iS^S^iaoili The Al Clipper Barque ROBINA BUNLOP, 403 tons register, now loading for London Direct, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail early in October, ifor freight or passage apply to JOHN BATGrER, A^ent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Auckland, 14th Sept , ISG3. I r — , —Ti-TnnaMMiiinnrirnnnnTiinniit^iiiTwmiimiviT^^iFtirffT"ir".r-i-lf^'tt^ [Established 11 Yearß.] WB E A L, • NEW AND SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellcsloyg-trcot East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private honsoa. CLARKE BBOTHEES, (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. T_EBTORS AND CREDITORS JLJ ACT, 1875. THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR IS DULY APPOINTED A Gazette in Bankruptcy For the Insertion of all Notices under the above Act. ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortiand-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Harbour and principal Buildings (also Album size) of Auckland. S3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 37« I P. E W O 0 D! _ FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! In consequence of large quantity of Wood to arrive, ■we have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in tfce city:— ' Long Wood 12s. per ton Cut W00d..... 13s. per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal ana Firewood Yard", Hobson-street. qnASMANIAN SEED POTATOES. Ex 'Vivid.' The undersignod have a supply of those Potatoes, which are unrivalled either for Table or Seed pur poses. This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to change their seed, as they will be disposed of at a* ; Lower Price than the same Class of See^l was sold at in this maiket, and can be confidently recommended. W, J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. KB— A reduction will be made on those taken from alongside. S~T~EVENS AND WILSON,' BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work dono on the shortest notice. If, B.—All kinds of Biasa Castings made to order. FT" JONES, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. Has Removed to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MES. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Childben's Out pitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Repository In the same premises. f¥7ARNOCK BROTHERS, V V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAOTTJBEKB, Richmond, Cox's Crkek. Office — Pnrham-atreet, Auckland. ROBIN S O N, s IMPORTER, BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shobtland-stbeAt, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hana : Bh-d 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. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Hacon. Corned Beef, on sale in large quantities. N B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T & J~ SOPP ET, ?l • FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower fQxnsEN-STREET, Wharj, A V O X !■ A sTD. WRITING- and Bookkeeping taught. Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2— Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey-street, Auckland, EORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. VT Cash Buyer of Tallow. rjiHE MEW 2 EALAND FIBEE COMPANY (LIMITED), Abe Now MANOTAOTtmiNa ax theib Mills, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for ■ every purpose to which Ooir. Matting is applied. Is in use at varloua Public Buildings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. mWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing1 and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, Aasirr in Auckland.



fIHEAP IIMB.BB! \-/ CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., j Mechanics' Bay, • ABE 6TICX | ! OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES I To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, ana a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at Low Rates. . Turning in nil its Branches. JT o T I C B C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs V. Archard and .1. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mecbrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that .lie is tiro pared to execute all orders for Coals, B'irewood, tto., on the most liberal term, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receivo a share of that patrouago ao liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Balls, Bnd Palings always on hand. FENCING Off ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Dons with Despatch. All oraerß left st Mr P.. Brewhi's Auckland Sood Depot will receive promp attention. ■^ H. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Brandies of tho Building Trade exocafod by Experienced Workmen. Shop Pronto. Offloe PltaHjfß. Htf., to. | 0H N WHI 'F E~M A JN r, *» Pratical Chimney Sweep, anil Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope'p General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J.W. announces. to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty years exneiiocca from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, and cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on tho shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything connected with the above business executed With care and punctuwlity, regardless of time or distance, N.B— .New Chimneys Cored. "MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. E. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many yearn in the employ)! Harper Twelvetree3, the renowned manufacturers. A trisl solicited. Ask for it and judge forjjyour, BOlvo3. Auckland Agent: Mr. Q. W. Owen. Manufactory : York-street, Parnell. W~O. 0. C L O 0• G 11, mechanist, Mase-field's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Wsshing, arid every other descrip tion of domestic and general Light Machinery miido and repaired. Model Engines, Inventora' Models, and Optical and Hcientitic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Sctow and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stxchuttb-si'h Bcii/msaa, Or kek-btrebt. MB. F. B. "W 00"DH A if, 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 C, 187 G. , ' ..;;», ELL AND GE MM ELL, CURRIEKS AND LEATHER, MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS OF SHOE AND HARNESS LEATHERS, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, HCES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-street. T. PATTBfiSO N, » WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND COEN DEALER, Qucen-strkkt, Onehunga. On Sat, f.: Wangarel and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncnt; Hay fltrav/, Olintf. PHILLiiPPS"" iND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and 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. 95 and 97, Queon-utreet. ~O T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, 8 prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estlmateß for all description of Buildings on orteet notice. TO CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. OARR, Custom-house-street. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goodi Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat oj- Island Coals. Also. Fibiwood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES By Appointment to Her Ladyship aSk «a» jwy-«^ Marchoiness MRS PATE, STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND BIDING BELT MAKER, VIOTOBIA-SIREET. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s 6d Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than ■ three pairs of the best imported. TVTOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! _L 1 J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES of ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, -which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6d per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cotton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladieß' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls" ditto, 4d pair; Stay Busks, 2Jd pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Sooks, Gd pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, 4d; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters. Funnels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.—Note the address ; Williams's Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen street entrance. JUTELLOR'S SAUCE. THE ONLY~G_NUINE RIVAL OF LKA AND PERRJN'B WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. <f&~ To be had of all Grocers. G-. W. BINNEY, Agent, Auckland. L O V E T ~T • TAILOR, Ac, Wbllesley-strebt, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to Inform bis Customers and the Public that he lias recommenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. i • ■"" — The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely ; New, and of the Latest Designs.] \ W An Early. Inspection^lnvited. _%%



Business Card& •S i\ WEBSTER^ SADPLEB AND HAIiNIBaS MAKER, 133, QuS»K-3SRXES, ATTOKIiiWIi, (.K'flit, the Ualou Bank). are Gash Pub- X chasbes of HIDE 3, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In ny quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and lmmediat caah remlttancoH retnrn«d st satisfactory ratas. IRELAND BROS., TANW3R3 AND LEATHER MANTJITACTURERS, At"')kt j aiitt> OFE C I A~L NOTI OE. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato ; can rfly upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, tliencs pec Coach, by bookinggat the oiß°eOj JOHNSOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. K. Ctotgr. riHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \J NEWMARKET. WAITED, the inhabitants of Newmarket to know that Tea, is reduced in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery neit to Mr. Kilaronr'3..and for a short time will be sold at 2a 3d and 2s Od peril), pother articles at moderate prices f^ H. HAZARD GUNMAKER (Late of the Thames), Quebn-stkekt, Aucklarb, opposite A. Dornwoll's, IMPORTER OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIRS-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adams's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider. Lefanchoux, Flobert's Riflps and Pistols. Dlxon's and Hawksloy's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eloy and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all lands of Breechloading Ammunition. Now work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner and warranted to give satisfaction. On the premises 1b a NEW SHOOTING GALLERY, replete with all modern improvemonis, and supplied with Rifles and Pistols of tho best makers. N.B.—P'lre-armß and Ammunition purchased Jor exchanged. 1; IH E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of TIIK HOLY LAND MILBV STUDIES OV HEAD 3, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ■E W. invites inspection of his Largo Stock of ISooka in every department of Lite rature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRAE V 100, QUEEN-STKEET. JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellesley stroet Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Families, and especially Clerks or Slnglo Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separato from the Pioprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in tho above business. R U S S E L L' S o FIRBT-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. .Single and'-O)»nble Bedrooms and Private Parlours ( , !; j hqe for Familieß. tn.f ->r' Terms moderate.', 111 O C! A^ R R, li» HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, DORNWKLL'S BUTLDINCIS. TWO DOORS FROM QUKEN-NIREKT. T OSBORNB & C 0., *P • WOOL STAPLERS & 13UOKBP.S, P O R T - S T H H ii T, AucM.ind. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consiijucl to them, and which ttioy will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. * All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. A" UCKLAND WA TBEWOEKS, BRALSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBBRS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the moat reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasflttera, &c Albert-street. MR. FATJLDER, Sole Contraotor to the City Council for the Empt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street HOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & GO. ) Our TEA at 2s. 6a. ( ) New Season Jamu, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) ( ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company'sNb.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the < ) 5d.; No. 2,4Jd. ( ) dozen. ( ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 35.;( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IK TOWN AND SUBURBS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. B. MAIDEN'S 'BUS betweei Auckland andg Newmarket will leave a fellows:— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2.45 pm .. 3.80 p.m., 4.15 pm 6pm 5.45 p m 6.50 p m



\ TyroNSY TO L-EID on first-class j l!oL freosio!d Beeurifcr, at low rates of interest.— R. O. Dyey, ■■rv-yrflMad-Bteooft OXSTCSTT TO XTUND in large or small sums, at low rats cl intsi-est.—Aj?p3y to Mr. Lalsliley, Solicitor, High-street TTENRY GEORGE PAYNE, JO. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Foot op Wei.TiEbijE'J-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! 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 varloua Makers and of evory description. VST In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stookison Silk at Lower than lhe ordinary Auckland Prices. KBPAIB9 IN F.VEKV BRANCH OP THE TRADE executed under H.P.s personal superintendence. ripAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING I MACHINES Should bo inspected by everyone intending to Purchase a Machine, whether hand or tr.adlo. III! Klllll •Sal . S^iSs- Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. ts>f~ Sewing Machines or every kind repaired on the premises. NOW LANDING, EX ' LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. G carks Gear-work, Hames, Hnrnes3 Liquid, &c. HENRY BRACE~sT~CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE S3JDDLERB, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AN SALE (CHEAP), AT J. BLAIKIE'S YARDS, VICTORIA -STR EE T WES T, (B'our doors from the Union Bank), 60,000 BEST BANGOR SLATES 800 CASKS PORTLAND CEMENT Of the best brand. VXf ATOHES!! "WA.TCHES !! WATCHES!!! ttar T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE. "338 1 have received by the Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewelled In 8 holes, £35 each. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 Gold Calinder Watch, Jewelled In 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. • 2 Silver Keyless Hunting Levers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £16 each. 6 Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joiula. .ClO lls. Each Watch is Accompanied with a Cebtificatk FftOM T. RUSSELL & SONS, AND Warranted. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union Bjnk. THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OE WATCHES FROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. MORE WATCHES TO ARRIVE NEXT MONTH, Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from good marks, A UCKLAND STEAM SAUSAGi il. FACTORY. GEORGE HULME Has EE-OPENED Messenger's Shop as a Beef anc Pork Butcher. Piime Fat Bee£ Wether Mutton Dairy-fed Pork Veal, Lambs Sucking Pigs : Smoked Beef Spicad Beef Spiced Pork Spiced Mutton Genuine Auckland Pork Sausage i Beef Sausage : German Sausage ; Polonies, Saveloys • Black and White Puddings i Faggots Hams and Bacon , Lard, Poultry ' Warwickshire Pork Pies • The above will be the best quality that can be pro cared and sold at the present Low Prices FOI CASH. Delivered in Tgwn or Suburbs.1 Q|UEEM-3TREET, "> AjUC|KLAND JOHN BOPPEG <&l house, land, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. S, QtrKBN-STRRBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. a rj7»H E AM E R ICAI PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, Queen - street, Auckland. ' JOHN MeG AjR R|l G|L E, MANAGER.



Miscellaneous. O A 2 S. To Arrive pee Rosaxxah Rose, Now Due, 750 SACICS OATS. T. H. HALL & CO. Til L O IT R. To Arrive per Rosankah Rose, Now Due, .35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. j (HHEESE ! BA CON! BUTTER ! \j 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 caseß Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in Bladders T. H. HALL & CO. BWYS DHAM - STREET, O HOUSE, SHIP, H 32 AMD P3 general;: decorative painter. pq !z< O Estimates furnished, and experienced work- t) men sent to all parts of the Province. fc k f^ J. H. request attention of Builders and ~ others to liia New Glazing Tariff. j/j w o ~ J. HENDERSON, tzj 8, WYNDIIiM-STREKT. 10 0.0 "0~0 ROLLS OF PAPEEHANGINGS W. PHILIFFFs AN]) SON 95 AND 97, QCBBN-STRKSI, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80] Facflageß New Patterns of PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pc • Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer Bpecial inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian, and Scrim G-ilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleocfraphs, Photographs, and Scrap Balance of stock of Ohromo Lithographs, be Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornament! and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Yarn Bh Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Antlcorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and a kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundrie Portland Cement. W Wholesale and Retail, i Pi{£L£iUV fe 3 ON. 95 & 97, Queen-street. /"IITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \_J \YeLIiINGTOK- STREET. EVENING CLASSES. EHGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING-, he. —Mr Hakuison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, Is 6d rer weoK. Junior Elamentary Class, Is per wick. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzer, of the Cjil-ffe of Henri Quatra, Paris. Terms, Is por lessou ot one hour. Three lessons por week, 2s 6d GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hensbn, of the University of Kiel Terms, Is por lesson of one hour. Three lesaoiS per week, 2s 6d. Xwi or moro subjects by agreement- Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pkltzer and Mr Hknsen beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but tlwy are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. .For erms, etc , apply at the Schoo?. THE PANTHEON, s September 1, 1876. Dear Sir,— I have much pleasure in informing you that I have made arrangements with Mr. Samuel Coombes to carry on the Tailoring Business in future at the City Clothing Mart, where I can confidently recom mend you to call and select your ordered Garments from the Largest and Best Stock of Piece Goods io Auckland. Your 3 respectfully, J. FORD. ANTED, to call j-our attention to our Tailoring Business, under lhe superin tendence of Mr. J. Ford (late of the Pantheon). A large stock of First-class Tweeds and Cloths to select from.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. ANTED, to call your attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr J. Ford (late of the Pantheon), A first class stock of Tweeds and Cloths to select from. — Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. \KJ ANTED Known, Garments made V? wto measure at a day's notice if -'required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds'warranted shrunk. —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. O . T T~ C E. Samuel Coombes has made arrangements with Mr John Ford (who has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheon), to superintend that Branch in his establishment. S~T AO E V & McEWIN, Beg to inform the Public that the 33" CITY BUFFET ~£* LUNCHEON AND SUPPER ROOMS Will be OPENED in a Few Days. CORNER OF QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. O" O V 33 3£ T O N, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. KG. SCHWA RTZE begs to • announce to his friends and the trablio ibat he has REMOVED to his " ■ OLD BUSINESS POSITION IN QUEEN-STKEET, 1 adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is replete witfc all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out worl in every branch of the trade, and of the finest anc ; most complicated description. t __™—_ MUSICAL BOXES. &c, manipulated anc repaired. ty All orders executed promptly, and at moderati charges, WATCHES.—The Stock of Watches iB of Choices Selection, being of tho best English American Geneva, and other leading makers. r j CLOCK3o£ French, German, and.Ea£lfSi Mini ' I facture. ! GOLD AND SILVER ALBERTS, sad otter varfc tj of Watch Guards, -. ■ . > JEWELLERY.—A Choice Stock of ■Entl'Jb, O^l tinental, and Colonial manufacture N.8.-Ali. Goods Warrantbp.



For Sale. ________ mEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT JL STREET. $ " - EK«W93<a This Commodious Hall, with Scbool-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may ba hired with the Hall. Apply toD. Goldie, C. Bobinson; or the Secietary,.J. W. Carr. TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ton rooms, always well supplied by pump ana running stream of water, commodious yards ana out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orohard in full bearlDgl H, ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnlldingß. mo SHIPPERS, AND BUILDERS. X A V R I~~FI MBEK. The undersigned is selling ai GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART KOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876 JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE & LAND AGENT. j£=& & "poß SALE, a Bargain, on 3«'*bl{^ *- very easy terms, a really good «sK=S=r4siiSßoven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; only 12 minutes walk from .lie Union Bank. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acrea good land, 25 of which are in grass, with, four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really- Good Dairy Farm, 42^ acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottaare, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR Immediate Bale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FA EM cf 81 Acreß, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, "-™ House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-street. OEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS SPECIALITIES FOB 187 C. Asparagus- Lenormando, Giant ; Cauliflower— Lenormando, Short stmemed : Celeraic -Turnip rooted Celery ; Tomato—Early Dwatf Bed ; Cucum bers-Gladiator, and Gherkins for pickling; Melons. —St Laud, oblong nettled, Tours, Sugar, Sound Nettled, and Green Climbing Preecot (all new French varieties). Albo, Cucumbers—Marquis of. Lome, Sion Houbb. Rollison's Telegraph, and Blue Gown ; Melons-Hunro's Littlo Heath; Tomato- Carters Green Gage. Retail Price—One Shilling per packet, R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES VIcrOBIA-SIKIKT. jgURREY HILLS DAIRY FARM. Special Cows kept ' Cows can be seen ■"■ f or Milked Infantß and Invalids. . Night and Morning. Contracts made to supply Milk at a fixed rate for the year. JAM Ed WALMSLEYj Ponsonby Road, Newton. JOHN g MI T H, DRAPER, SILK MERCER, AND OUTFITTER, OS THE WRONG SIDE OF IHE BTBEET (NBSt to United Service] Hotel), Auckland. OUR LAST SHIPMENT, JUST TO HAND, Contents are as follows:— No 1 Case : - CHECKED SILKS, 3a 9d ; Usual price, 53 6d. No 2 Case :— CHINESE SILKS, 20 yard lengths for 33s ; usnal| price, £3. WHITE AND BLACK SILKS, FROM lid. WASHING MOGODORE AND JAPA NESE SILKS, FROM 2s 4d. TUSSORE SILKS, 2s lid ; Usual price, 4s 9d. In consequence of on unusual depression in trade amongst the Silk Manufacturers, we are enabled to offer these Goods at the above prices :— No 3 a.y d 4 Cases:— WINCEYS, IN ALL SHADES, Price ll#d; worth, Is Bd. BALMORAL & ABERDEEN WINCEYS, la s£d. SKIS No 5 Case ;— Cotton and linen ticken, From S^d to Is Bd. No 6 akd 7 Oases :— ' PRINTS, (HOYLES), in great variety. No Sand 9 Casks: GREY LUSTRES, GREY SILK LUSTRES, AND GREY SILK WAEPS. No 10 Case :— GAMBEROONS, for Boys' Suits, lOJd; Usual price, Is 3d. No 11 Cask:— STRIPED AND UNBLEACHED DRILLS, From la 2d to Is Bd. No 12 and 13 :— WETWOVE CALICOES, HORROCKS'S CALICOES, AT 4fd.SH No 14,15, and 16 Casks :— j GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. WES! E A FEW AT PRICES UNPABA.L , NOT LtfliED :— STRONG TWEED TROWSERS, 9s 6d. STRONG SCOTCH TWEED TKOWSERS, 11s 6d ; worth 15s BLACK CLOTH PA.GBT COATS, 255; worth 40a ANCHOR MOLE TROWSEBS. 9s 6d SHAFT CORD MOLESKIN TROWSEBS, 0s 6d WOOLLEN BBDFORD TROWSERS, 16s, And a Great Vabiexy too Numebous to Mention. N# B.—We will still CONTINUE to SELL the GOODS, as advertised in former papers AT COST PRICES!!! JOHN SMITH QUEEN-STRKST. " ■/;r:¥ , : m „