The Evening Star.

Vol. VIX.-No. 3,103.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1870.

PRICE : OtfE PENNY.



<aSk^. X> EGU LA R MONTHLY JgyglgJLb STEAM COMMUNICATIOI \"W™^^m^ JxrS AUCKLAND, SYDNEY A.\U MIiLBOLRNE. Tho fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captaii Logan, may be expected hero again about tin 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne threi days alter arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKS'HANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 2, lS'fi. «**__^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM %J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAIIANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1576. _ O O * _i n r^ _ § ? " ® p|%%| % o % $ \ W Tuo.l Sat. Thu iMon Fri. Wd. >>; Nov Nov iNov Nov Nov Nov ■7 — — 7 11 10 20 at 29 ° 0.30 1 0 11 2 5 p.m.lp.m. a. m.|a.m. p.m. p.m. ""The s.s. WELLINGTON leaves the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, tho 7th November, at 12.30 p.m. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. AUCKLAND STE A M *\i__S£ii'_£_. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland on MONDAY, Gth instant, at i o'clock p.m. FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above on TUESDA?Y, 7th instant, at i'o'clock p.m. -W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. 'f^fe^.C!TEAM COMMUNICATION *_ss_Ss)O WITH THE THAMES AND COIIOaLANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Monday, 2 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 5 p.m". Friday, l> p.m. All cargo to be alongside one iioiir 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. sg^l^^jDl O R SALE. Tho Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, •witli tlie -well-known Trado to Puriri. The Vessel is in first-class condition, and doing a very reiuurieratire business. The owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, Which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. Applications received for one week. For further particulars apply Shortland Wharf. Letters to be addressed T. G. GILLON, Richmond-street, Shortland. «iß__^ TJIOIt TPIE HOT SPRINGST 3S_^^r V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^KAWAb 1, & 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. Mahukax&l 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, Kawatt, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. GAoJii x • CO ROMAN DEL. t?J^g@§s?' rp ne sg> ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Oihcc on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at MoKENZIB'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place E VEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave tho Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting: with the s.s. STAFFA for ail BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. i-uja, QHIP «O It Alt I,' FROM ; £3 LONDON. Consignees are requested to pass 3lS_sKffi_a jr; n tries, and obtain Delivery Or ders from the undersigned for their Goods, impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and eXA°sfght Kn try to clear the ship will be passed atlo o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the 6th inst. New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), JOHN BATGER, Local Manager. Auckland, 3rd November, 1870. "75^ l^fEW ZEALAND SHIP 33S^^v 1^ PING COMPANY j^p|rg||^ (LIMITED). |y-'tU{»;<ag!^J_ FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship O It A R I, 1,051 tons register, W. Mosey, Commaiider, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th of December. Having been built specially for this trade, the Orari is Fitted 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, secohd-clasg, or steerage), apply at the Company s Omce, 93, Queen-street. JOHN BATGER) Local Manager. —" ~T T^ASSENGERS' LINE OF _^^^v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA F -vi^____ Owned by Messrs. Siiaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadcnhall-strcet, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zeahmd They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds and commanded by experienced masters. Tip Bill of Fare is most substantial and oi the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and rTu_pLrt|ular^\onag.Ucatk,n c t o o OWEN & GRAHAM Agents. ,/ npT-TP.TrsHjVNTv & C 0..) ~r tjti ORFREI GIIT O R °' g±p^&^, -C CHARTER. "^^^^^ The Splendid Al Brigantine BEvTyW-jal FLORINDA, Captain C. BROPKY, lately arrived from Mel toourne. For particular., apply to CUUH AM,



1 «SS^_^"\7&7"AIKATO STEAM NAVI * 3s&W3fc& T t GATION & COAL MINING ', *SBfiaawS!yCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: a The steamers "WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP c leave Mercer tor Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercer daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer 0 for Cambridge, "Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. ___ - <fi§g^.Tn i O R W A I U X U. •_gH_s The SSi T AM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 8.30 a.m.' Monday, 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Manuka.v Heads on Thursday, 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 o£ , Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ■__X_igsi "s2s3__*s» QTEAMER M A T A U. TENDERS will be received by the under signed up to noon of the 21st November, for tho Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the wreck of tho s.s. Matau. The Engines arc compound surface condensers, 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1870, by Kin caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and were carefully removed from the wreck under the superintendence of a competent engineer, and saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspected on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. ! ~7^vT~ nP HE Brigantine FLIRT, -H- 10° tons register, John ?sffiK=»^»s, McKENZIE, Master, is a Regular i^hL=x^^ Trader between AL CKLAND and 4a=3SSf LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to I). H. McKENZIE. Auckland. February 15. IS7C. ,-__3. Q CHOONER JESSIE HEN 3^. (O DERSON, Capt. Robinson. •WfSS^l^kforliEVUlCA, will sail on SAT -^s^^f URDAY next, the Jt.li November. «^g^gS~~s-.<fei ']i] lo gvcaterpart of her cargo being engaged, early application is necessary. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE, Or to CAPT. ROBINSON, On Board. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office :—Durham-street, .Auckland. WF. JONES, © Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Sliop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in tho same place. ISII E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New 'Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in toT,vn or suburbs. ER O B I I* S O N, c Importer, Breeder, anf i Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has .\tcmoved to Short laud-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand—Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order.. Always on Sale— Canaries in full song. Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promp" tly attended to. TTJ S 8, H E It, © HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombo aiiud Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. BiJ Is discounted. SUCHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-S TREBT. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, a New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesloy-stoeet East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for thp purchase of Clothing, Books, &c., at private houses. STEVENS AND" WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N^B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. TJKT H. S X I N N E R, 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, &c. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL a 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.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. MUSIC LESSONS. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND,— Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of tho Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence. £1 Is per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. D. Nathan's._ 7^ 0 V E R T O N^ \J» GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. IF~O~~H~In S O P|P E T, tP HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, Q.UJDKN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels I Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30, 1576. T~~O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at gar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. :isr~ F. W E B S T E R, ■ W\ia WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. i rIdDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; ; 133, QUKKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank),



' W A R D & CO, (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), , FORT-STREET, » j ' Auckland, j j AGENTS for . j The Auckland Steam Rope Factory i Allendcr's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coopo & Co.'s Bottled Ale ; Wcndel's New Zealand Grape Wine. CE~~ D A li. , TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS i TURNERS, &C. j CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn : in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to I WARD & CO. i (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); j Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR Mill s, Kaiii v, KAIPARA : FLAX 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. 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. N G L I S II 0 O A L S. Ex Sam Mendel, hkom Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HART POOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who havo tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 2Gth, 137 G. R. F. B. WOODII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Coxmtry. September 6, 1870. AL O V E T T * STATL.OII, &C, WELLES LE Y-STR EET, Olffipsitc the United Service Hotel,_ Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good "Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. i The Stock ov Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WH. H A Z A R D, • GUXMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OP' EVERY DESCRIPTION OP FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lofaucheux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eloy and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breech loading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best manner, and warranted to give satis faction. On the premises is a New Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Rifllcs and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. N~O. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. llasefield'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. 0 A R R I V W, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hanics 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, Sec, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AMES B U TCII ER, 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 S7 SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC TUIt ES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Sliipinents daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. Q.IJKF.N-STREET. i^r o t ~i c eT T. B. CAME RO N, Architect and Engineer, 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. ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. & j. SOP p ET . MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (B.io a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. Newmarket-< 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 11.15 p.m 5 p.m. U. 45 p.m v 6.30 p.m. 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. j ik/fIT. T R A F F O R D, 1 SURGEON $!3S|l_ Wakefield- DENTIST, QJTfflSa street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clovers , Patent Oxide Gas. I Artificial Tcetli (from One to a Full get)*



• jOK^H AND SMALLER SUMS TC ?i&«LP\j\V LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LENITin largo or snial" sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortiand-strcet. ONEY TO LEND in largo or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. _&*Y¥£\ TRUST MONEY TO LEND C 5&1 4 \Jr on Good Freehold Security.—Apply ■ to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings W" ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit ol Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to • bo repaid by easy instalments 10 suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. BELL AND GEM M ELL, CURRIERS &LEATHE 1 1 MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Siioe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACKS, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. By rfs, gjß >t?-«. The Appointment C? % ;-O Marchioness toller -^1B» of . Ladyship Normanby. MRS. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s. Gd. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the bust imported. R U S S EL L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABL ESHM EN T, P 01 1 T LA N D HOU SE, HOUSON-STKKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODBKAI E. OS 1T O It N E~ ~& CO., • WOOI.. STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STR X ET, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared lo make to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will warehouse and ship on the most favor able terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. Reference: National Bank of Now Zealand. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Luatuisb Manufacturers, Auckland. J CARSON," House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, S'liCniiUßV'S BuII.HIM;.-?, (jUKKV-STRKKT. STAC E V & MGE WI N ISISG TO INFORM THR PUBLIC 'I'llAT THE CTTY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCIIKON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m II E HO L V L A N D. TO CLOSE "CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Largo Stock of Books in every department of Literature Oiticc and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . . _ . Jh HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H W Estimates furnished, and experienced : Workmen sent to all parts of the O _ Province. Jz; """ M .T.H. request attention of Builders and *° fH others to his New Glassing Tariff. Ho 'o J. HENDERSON. *"* 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CH EA P TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, Arc 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. HE NR V GEOIt G E PAY NE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of W c lles l c y-s tre et, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS! WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! 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 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! £_" Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under li. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. WA. PATTERSON, c WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen- STREkt, Onehunga. On Sal b: "VVangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: [FUW9O& cut and uncut; Hayj Straw, Chaff.



~jp E It ' S I S' S Y. 8 cases McConncll Bros.' Best BACON anc HAMS, in cloth 3 cases FINE LARD, in bladders. 3 cases ROLL BACON 15 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE T. H. HALL & CO. ' PE It ' ROSAN NA II It O S E. 9 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 1 ton PEARL BARLEY 750 sacks OATS T. H. HALL & CO. Q U PEItI Olt Q LI ALI T V TEA S, IN HALF-CIIESTS AND BOXES. T. 11. II A L L & C 0. OHEATH ING AND ROOFING FELTS, SLATES. ON SALE BY T. H. II AL L & C O. JA N D J. S O P P E T, a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. E~L E U~~T ln> O O M." 'J' Ii I S T L E HOT EL, QXJEEN-STRKKT. ■\TK7"AIIN_I!'S(JOM"MEItCIAL HOTEL, VV CIIRISTCHURCII. Mi- F. W. WARN Kit begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments) thai he lias recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second' to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground door of tho New Building is devoted entirely to SAM PL U ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, tind no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms arc fitted up with every requisite. Tho Cuisine is under tho supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as lo the quality of his Cellar. The now.Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs lo be I he linest in tho Colony. 'Busses pass tho door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. T~TI E ARGYLL HOTEL GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. Tho undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. being in a posil ion 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 havo al«o been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON AVILSON, Proprietor. POST-OFFICE HO T E L, Grey-stkeet, 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. TH O M A~li URW IN, PItOriUETOK. TH E KENTI S II HOTE L, 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. Tarn o'Shanter. T. fe>. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. II XCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. J (KNOWN AS THE BAKRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex penco, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J.J.O. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are purchased for cash, enables him to sell the best article., and at reduced prices. Wines and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. EDEN VINE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-strcet), Begs to inform his friends aud the public that he has taken tho above house, and is now fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20, 1876. f\N and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, , MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2Jd. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, IS7G. fiHMP GROC ER V H~OUSE" \_y NEWMARKET. §m CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at l()d. per tin: really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, ar, market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. _ CHEAP F I R E W O 0 D FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titrce Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. W~ ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Seta of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings ; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abcrnyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W, S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.R.—Afow be~i. nuality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Bra,ss and Silvw Mounted, an d. Pray Harness,



' 0 N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider I 200 cases Limejuicc Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. t£K can /^X^- CL AR X E BItOTII Elt S (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLKIiI.ES, Opposite Union Bunk, Quoen-slrcet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from O.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. jy (j r^ _i c _: J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing tho public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MTLLWR [GUT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spra,gg and Sons, in Wakclield-slroct, and trust 3 by strict attention to business, and a guarantee of goodworkmansliip, to secure a fair share of public patronage. Skates (latest design), Colonial Ovens, etc., always on hand, and miulo to order. All kinds of Repairs undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitablo for grinding ] 'epper or ColFce. EC. C A It R, 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. i^TfTw loTal industlTyl G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in tl.lo employ of Harper Twolvetrees, the i*enowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-Btrent. Pftnip.ll. "p_B"LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLO TA*KRING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK ATvi) WATER), CUOUMBKh', VEGETABLE MARItOW, and PUMPKCn. AlnO, CABBAGE, CA ULTFLOV.' i<J 11, BROCOLI CELERY, LETTUCE, HIiRB.S, izc, &c. R. B A llt D, VICTORIA SK-15D STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery. Mechanics' Bay. As - __. TZ AIJ} AR A RAIL WA Y. E X G U iiSiOX >', PRIXCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TRAINS will leave Helensville for Riverhead at 7.30 a.m. and 1.0 p.m. liiverhead for Helensville—l2.o p.m. and 6.0 p.m. Return Fares:—First Class, Is Gd ; Second Class, 3s 3d. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND MERGEE RAILWAY. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, IS7C. NO GOODS. The GOODS TRAIN will leave on AVED NKSDA.Y, Bth November, and Goods received not later than 5.0 p.m. day previous, viz., 7th November. TRAINS will leave Auckland and Onehunga for Cattle Show and Caledonian Sports fre quently during the day. Time Table in future notice. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISH M E N T. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape 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, front Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boys' Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c. at Selling OFF Pricks. nn 1 m be r . JL ROBERTS BART LEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. TjflL PERA NC E HAL L, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, O. Robin sox, or fiie Secretary, J. W. Carr. J. JACKMAN'S Fjrst-class BOARD © ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street. near Wcllesley-stivet, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. Q P E C' I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the oiiice of JOHN SOPPET, „. ~ _. ,_. _. „, No. 8, Queen-street. IT Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. LO CJA L U N DJU STIt V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORTED CHAIRS but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. i BU Yno more IMPU! ITiiD WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNED d Auckland-made at all respectable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings. Cricket Bats. Stumps, : e ;L at-,^-i.ivoi^ctable Toy Shops; or Wholesale j of me Auxi:ei\ R. DOWN J3Y, corner of Codring i ton-street and Great North Road. Orders niav ! be given to J. Duffy, Newton Express. 'g N UGH Q'T'EL FOR S~ALR j TO BON A FIDE INVESTORS. FOR SALE, the Freehold of a Snug Suburban Hotel in undoubtedly the most rising district around Auckland. The Proprietor, in conse quence of declining health and severe domestic affliction, is compelled reluctantly to place his property in the market; and he would further observe, that chances such as the present, of securing a snug position for life, cannot possibly occur very of 1 en. To any steady couple possessed of the necessary capita), there is a certainty of a handsome return on the outlay, which the Proprietor is fully prepared to prove. This otter will be heid out for one week, and after that may be h:. ;>n Lease.— Apply, by letter only, in V.L.A., STAU OUice,



• -T7l OLI SAI, E A N D L E A S E, _EJ The following available Properties, tor particulars apply to the undersigned:— l_For Pale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of '20 acres, on which stands a good, five-roomed cottage; solo right or .run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together •with 100 ewes and ti head of cattle. Price required, £300. This land is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, where there is a good sale for all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at MaungaturotQ; good land, at a low value. 3-1,100 acres first-class land at Opotilri, sub divided iuto ten paddocks, together with the stock. ' I.OSO neves, adjoining the above, unim proved. ■1-125 acres at Otamatea; good land; garden' in grass, with dwelling-house, 0o acioi and orchard. 5-107.', acres 11 mile:; from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and oat buildings Price required, £1,200. G—loo acres at Mauku, fenced, and with a Cottage duelling. A low price required. 7—700 acres', mostly fern '.and, with patches of bush, in the Pukekohe district, S-GO acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. O—lCs acres near the P.ucldand Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to SOO acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku, fenced with puriil posts and rails. 11—200 acres impvoved'Land at Ohatypo, with well-linished dwelling. 12—9 170 acres sit Waiuku, on the Maioro Road, close to the Sand Hills, the property or Mr John Wallace, fenced with purivi, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, water, and shelter: all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—219 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced.] and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £l> an acre. Z 1-I—Good Cottage Residence atOnehunga, with !) acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. »»»— ALFRED BUCK LAND. ?S "EIOII SALE BY K. C. CKEENWOOD, _•!.' AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, axo COTiIMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— i'o'l SALE, a compact i-roomed Cottage, with stable, in (ciehmond Road. Let at 10s. per week. Price, -ClOo. FOit SALE, a 5-roomed House in Symonds sti'ect, near the Wynrtham Anns Hotel; splendid view. A Bargain, £310. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-sWeil, coach-liouso, pig-stye, good garden, paddcek (oi an nere). Terms very easy, [■':<)■){) ; ,%2(!;) cusii, balance ai £"» per cent. i.i*or{ H-\}A-:, 3-roomed Cottage situated near !•; len Tei-i-iVtc, lined and p.'.pered, verandah, niluiiiienl ii x IC7, fenced, and under cultivation, good w; L', good view, <S;c., Sec. I'rice, £6i>. , Freehold. FOit SALE, 2 Acres of Land a. Cambclllville, planted with ornamental trues, securely fenced, being a splendid site for ge.nl lemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR BALE, 5-i'oomccl Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Mauukau liotid, v,-oil finished good garden, well, pig-stye, and o.her conven iences. Price, £133 : kii(! c^sh, 'uiiunce at interest FOR SA LX, i-voo'med Lions-.1 In Newton Road, allotment S3 x 100, good we!!, X;:. Price, £200. FOR SALK. 5-roomed ilo<j- ■ in Newton Road, allotment:« x 200, two frcui:tges, good well, &c. Price, £200. i FOR s£ALT3, 0-roomed. two-storied House in East-street, good view, t very convenience, large freehold allotment. I'rice £250. Terms, £00 cash, balfii'c mortgagee. FOIi. .S.VTjK, 2 rijiuyi:> in K.vmonrls-strd&t (free hoid ; let to good tenant for iv,C: per week. Very cheap, ;('7oi) ih", t\;u. Terms to suit purchasers. FOit SALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of S acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad» docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £190. FOR BALE, 12 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about 4 miiCo liv:;] town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. fir!" See Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALK, Houses. Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the i Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENT,! No. 8, Q.UEEN-STEEET. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for ft family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Cc-mpact Farm of 100 acres good. land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roorned. house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 13 acres, with good house, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about ± acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 1& miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. * FOE SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALIC, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 0-roomed House, with every convenience and freehold allotment -15 x 110 feet. ' FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. J^T^Z HP 0 BE LET ' on Grafton Koad, M"' ps ['■£; -*•- a Large and Convenient Family e£s=S=i,K&eS Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream, of waser, commodious yards and out-buildings together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8: New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Newman. -yu- C. D E N N E S Has J übt Received ME R M AIDS! 50 M ERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machixe. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-guiiiea 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. GRE A T MACII IN E DEP OT, :\JeArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AT SERGEANTS EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Oid Canterbury Cheese, (id. and Sd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, 11.. The Best in Auckland, 3s. ii.. No. 1 Sugar, od. jb. No. 2, J.'.d. H», Pearl Hurley, 3.d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, boat brands, tod. tier tin Sardines best brands, lOd. and (M. per tin Keillors Marmalade, iod uer tin ' v Splendid Rice, 2Jd. h P Pure Limejuioe, Bd. par bottle j 2s. «. gallon,