The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL-No. 2,094.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1876.

PRICE . 01N TE PENNY.



<was&^/|7IOR SYDNEY AND MEL .JIjBJag-1- BOURNE. The s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 23rd instant, and so is due here on the 29th. T_«-SJl° wIU leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Ist of Novembor. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,. .-. ~ Agents 16, Queen-street, _ Auckland. October 24, 1876. -siJ_^_. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM _J|||||g£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney-, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—October, lS7f?. I : i. 1•§ - 6 ONEHUNGA I d I d § i § Isap 3 £ g P> P. t. EH P _\ _\ ■a' — — — — — — 28 Tho s.s. LADYBIRD leaves the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 28th instant; at J p.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Quoen-streets. i9#^. AUCKLAND STEAM <__s_zi__iE>_t__. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). The f.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for Gisborne and Napier, on FRIDAY, the 27th instant, at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «S^^.XTIOR GISBORNE ANDi ,^|§|y§gg;-j-_ napier, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS. Captain Fraser v will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th 'ut. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, October 18,1876. '«SM_^.C_TEAM COMMUNICATION ..^__^^£?>o WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. i Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. FOR THAMES -ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 5 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 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 carijo or.parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. I M E T A B~L E. ; -_S_K__t£ -^ SiS . transit. Welnosday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon Notice.—The Transit will be laid-upfor paint ing and overhaul on Friday and Saturday, and • resume the trips to the Wairoa on Monday, the 30 h instant. Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s : Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. «_a__s^_ TCTIOR THE "HOT SPRINGS, __W__m_-t: r MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, '*fe3aBffIH*KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at U o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday ; and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &0., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fur freight or passage apply to -~__,-_■ J. LAbj- X . «£_kfe=^ XITAIKATO STEAM NAVl !_§__&__ VV GATION & COAL MINING *&_____»» COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Merc-i- daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday,^ 7^^ Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. TT 0R COROMANDEL -&z^_\vs? Tbe 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. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at MuKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s s ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s s ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKA'II should PORTS, making Hire %*sfi§*sg%^. ~TT~ -VfEW ZEALAND SHlP &2i£k^ IS PING COMPANY i^^^^^. (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship ORA R L 1,0..l tons register, W. Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the -Otti or December. Having been built specially for this trade the Orari is fitted with every comfort.and conven ience, and offers an unusually good oppoitumty for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. For freight or passage (saloon, second-class, or steerage), apply at the Company s Office, s«, Queen-street. jQHN BATGER> Local Manager. TIT SHg^ JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA m^t_____i___7 owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-strect, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Aiai Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and 01 tne best quality, and the accommodation roomy anu convenient. n t „ m .„ n t The undersigned arc empowered to giant passages from London to New Zealand, payment I.r which has been guaranteed in the LOfony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals." Full particulars on application to L. I). NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM. n [Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO- > PmHE Brigantine FLIRT, V X 100 tons register, John i; _t%h> McKenzie, Master is a Regular j§______P^ Trader between Al CKLAND and f®&zssS-_* LYTTELTON. For freight or passage anplyto M _ KRNZIK , Auckland, Februa^' 15,18?(.»



• A TjIOR SALE, that staunch C'utt. |S^ 32 CORALIE !<s*&. Well found, and ready for sea.—Apply t L. D. NATHAN & CO. ;ORWA I U X L J The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER wi leave for Waiuku as follows :— ' _, . From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Manukau Heads on Thursday, at 9 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect goods left at the stores c Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agent Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst &Co will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. !aTE AM E R MAT A U TENDERS will be received by the undci signed up to noon of tho 21st November, for th Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of th. Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from tin wreck of the s.s. Matau. The Engines are compound surface condensers 50 horse-power nominal, built in 1876, by Kin •' caird, McQueen & Co., of Dunedin, and wen carefully removed from the wreck under tin superintendence of a competent engineer, anc saved complete and in proper order. The property is stored, and may be inspectec on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. WF. J O N E S. © Pianoforte & Harmonium Maker, Has Removed to the Shop next He win Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. I S H E R AND C 0., ■Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. If! ROBINSON, Li a Importer, Breeder, and Dealer in British and Foreign Song-birds, has Removed to Short land-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, Sec Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. . U S S H E R, 9 HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agonl- f or Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STKEET. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, Sec, at private houses. tIHTe N S A N D WI L S ON, 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. ■ H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Olllco Fittings, Sec, Sec EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying 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 other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, J) rench 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, ami carelully .packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. _______ \-t\l\~ U SI C LESS 0N S. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND MR. Henry- Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the pro fession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive ,their lessons at his private residence. £1 la per quarter, one lesson per week.—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite MrL. L>. Nathan's. CHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. D CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keiller's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at lOd. per tin; really good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. _Ci H E A P FIREWOOD S J FOR „___ RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titrec Wood (full measurement) at lis. per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. ytff LOCAL INDUSTRY. G R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the Soy of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned "TffiffSated, Ask for it and for yourselves, Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. PTJ L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori habinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bor! and principal buildings (also album size} of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. rp 1~~ M B E R . ROBERT BART LEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N, from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required, I October 10,1876.



_r X\^ A R D & C O. ;o (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, r. Auckland, AGENTS for The Auokland Steam Rope Faotory I Allender's Soap Factory ' Thames River Sawmills 's Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads ». Sydney Paper Manufactory >f Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendcl's New Zealand Grape Wine. r\ E D A R. "" TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now be supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlano & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street 0 mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM e " PANY (LIMITED), •', ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AT THEIR '' Mill s, Kaiii v, KAIPARA : - FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally J cheap, and more durable, suitable for 3 every purpose to which Coir Matting is ' applied. Is in use at various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of all 1 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. j! 11. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. Tm N G L r S II C O A L s. Ex Sam Mendel, from London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment , of WEST HARTPOOL CO A _, which far excels j the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in tho market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1876. XT TEN & SHEPP AR D' S, From W. Hyland's, Wyndliam-strcet, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufactory, Elliott-street, Market Place. AW All Orders cut to Measure, and promptly attended to. LOV E T f • TAILOR, &c, WELLES LE Y-STR EET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that lie has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman sliip and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock ok Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Desions. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. H 11 A Z A R IT, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. I lorn well's, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam's, Cpltfs, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefauchcux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley 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 witli all modern improvements, and sup plied with Itiflles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—-Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. N~~ O. C. C~T~6~~U G H, mechanist. | Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Aucldand. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scicntilic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, Sec ffC~O A It R I V *; fl Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haines 1 bale Doeshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. A M~E S W~V~f~O~B. ~E~X 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. ivr o t" r~- c k T. B. CAME RO N, j A R CHITECT 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 iiotice_ | (-^ Q y ER -, Q -^^ Jm GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, \ 30. Insurance Buildings. ; "DONES ! 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. & J. SOPPET. I TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, i AND BUILDERS. | KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at AW GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. R~ ~ F. WE B S TER, \ • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, | (Next the Union Bank). EC. C A R R, ; • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, , RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, I DORNWELL'S BUILDINGS, i Two Doors from ) Queen-street T> I C T U R E S? SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PIC T URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on PubUsher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 0IJ« AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 68 & 97) QUF.RNSTREET*



_I?P_AA AND SMALLER SUMS TC dW«L»>\" 1 J LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND in large or sraal sums, at low pate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free, hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. ___nyi_ tr!jsY~money to lenl c4w 4 \7 on Good Freehold Security.—Applj to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings ANTED to LEND, Money in small amounts from £2 to £200, on deposit oi Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, tc be repaid by easy instalments to suit, the conven ience of borrowers. Fnil particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. i E L L AN D GEM M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' WYNDHAM-STREET, Corner.of Albert-street. Appointment c^j^ii^^M^^> Marchioness Ladyship s!*^ai-9^3,sa^l *s *»* Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, we guarantee om- 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. R~~ U S S E L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. T E R MS MOD E 1 _ A T E. O S~B ~~(T R~N _E '"'" i\. (I 0~ • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FOHT-S T R E E T, Auckland. Arc Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to 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 New Zealand. THE Undersign oil are Cash Pur chasers of" HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c., Sec, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON"!Iouse and Laud Agent, 0 Rent and Debt Collector, STICIIBURY'S B L'l LDINGS, QIJ BKN-STRKET. ST A CE V & MoE WI N BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET IS NOW OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET CORNER OF QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET DURHAM-STREETS. m II E H O L V LAN D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, Sec, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. - EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 4 100, L> UEEN -STREET. WA. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen street, Onehunga. O N SA L k : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chaff. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, \A ~ HOUSE, SHIP, C AND H m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H !2J P_! Estamates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho O - Province. t. J.H. request attention of Builders and •** P_| others to his New Glazing Tariff. J. HENDERSON. -i !* 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP T IMB ER ! 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. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, •-» Foot of Wellesley-&treet, 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 tho Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces, in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHES, Of various Makers, and of every description. In JEWELLERY, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary i Auckland Prices! AW Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under 11, G, P.'s personal superinten . deuce*



) XT O L L A N D AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, I Q U E E N 223, STREET, ' IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. r H. & Co. respectfully invite tho attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their ) NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw Special Attention to the I PRICES, as Marked in their Shop ; Windows. >' HOLLAND & CO. • Our TEA at 2s. 6d. I # New Season JAMS, cannot be equalled % \ Bd. in Auckland. * « * *i Keillor's MARMA- Co.'s No. 1 SUGAR, * I LADE, lOd. tint I od.; No. 2, lid. # t\ cheaper by the j *• ! dozen. Finest Pearl Leaf ...'"*.. I GUNPOWDER, ** SARDINES, 6d. per 35.; splendid for # tin, cheaper by the mixing. % * dozen. _*' FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. goods delivered in town and suburbs free of charge to the purchaser. Shipping Supplied. Q A~~ T S. ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. 11. II A L L & C O. Tjl L O U R. ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. 11. HALL Ss CO. /CHEESE ! BACON !! BUTTER !! ! 8 cases McConncll Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced I toll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. Q B L E C T "O O O M. T HIST Ij E II OTE L, q> UEEN -STREI--T. "TXTARNER'S" C( LAOfERCIAL HOTEL, VY CHRISTCHUItCII. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiove 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, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms arc fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under tho supervision of an eminent Chef, and tho proprietor hopes that, his own long experience in (he 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 evev- hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, HE ARG YLi H OTE L. - GISBORNE. Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now prepared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. beingin a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c., direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. O S T -OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will-find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THO MA S URW IN, Proprietor. T~~in_r~ irE~N"TTs"ii hotel, 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. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. j (KNOWN as THE BARRELL). I JOHN J. ODLUM Proprietor, ! Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, tha.t he lias 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 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. TCT DIT~V I N E H O 'TITT, JPJ EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EVINSON (Late of the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street), Begs to inform his friends, and the public that he has taken the above house, and is now ftttint. it up as a First-class Hotel. _ N.B. His amended Price List will appear ma few days. * Auokiuud, October KQ, IB7Q, J



f} N SAL E 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CLARKE BROTII ER S (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ALT 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. Tl yr R. V. B WOODII AM, If J_ TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6. 1876. J AN D J. SOPPET, o Frueman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Qucei.-_trcet Wharf, Auckland. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (SAo a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. I 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 2.15 pan 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 1.-.-lop.m (.6.30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE c 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. TO" R. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON _#2_-Hs_s Wakefield- DENT IS T, QmSspi street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). JJ" 0 T I C E. WILLIAM STEVENSON has 'much pleasure in informing the Public of Auckland that he has commenced business as i TAILOR AND HA BIT-MAKE It, in temporary premises opposite Dr. Dawson's. W.S. having been seven years superintendent in the cele brated house" of Poole and Co., Savillc Row, London, can offer some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen on application. -XT 0 T I C E. J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing Die public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, Si MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spraggand Sons, in Wakelicld-strcet,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 undertaken in connection with the above. For Sale—l two-horse power Steam Engine (new), also pair of 18-inch Millstones, suitable for grinding Pepper or Coffee. D~EBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875.--The undersigned having consider able experience in Bankruptcy Matters, offers his services to the public, and will see justice done.—RICHARD J. FELT US, 31 years in ' Auckland. Address : Post Office, Auckland. BLUMBE RS.—FI NAL NOTICE. To the Plumpers of Auckland who Refuse to Pay the Licence Fee of £5. (thic wretches). Be it known thai, they will be .struck off the list unless they forthwith buy Kitchen Sinks, wholesale, from Peace and Todd, Shortland street. To Householders who desire cleanliness and comfort at home, we invite a call. PEACE & TOO D, Phtmrbrs. Sea. M~ USIUT^MU.SIIT! BOOTS ! BOOTS! I have the following Bargains for One Week: — Piano Music, real gems, 1/ each; Infants' Kid Boots, 1/3 : Ladies' Prenella, C/, Sec Also, Men's Watertights, 10/6; Bluchers, 7/; Children's good Leather Boots,-!/, Sec, Sec, Sec All sewn, and Auckland made. I-adics, tell your husbands ! Men. tell your wives ! —W. H. Dampier, Chapel-street, one door from Wynd ham-street. fIHEAP BLACK a ILK S. CHEAP BLA C X SIL KS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF AWB LACK S I L X S, IN ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in tiie Home Markets, the Pricks of this Lot ok Silks will be found at least 35 per cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very- lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS CAPES, FISCHUS, Sec. AW Note—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Ajuckland, The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHtl.V^^,wV^¥'-. QUILTS' LONG cur- I IAINS, CAx-ICOEj?,_ AN I; GENERAL Al AN CHESTER G OODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.; usual price, nearly double, MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEjA-VTEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A. will Bell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible. JL A TKI NS. "



FO R SALE AND LEASE, The following available Properties. !For particulars apply to tho undersigned:— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freehold, Allot ment of 20 acres, on which stands a good live-roomed cottage; sole right of run over about 1000 acres adjoining, together j with 100 ewes and 6 head of cattle. Price required, £300. This laud is within a mile of the Manganese Mines, whero there is a good sal. for all produce. 2—610 acres, mostly bush, at Maungaturote; good land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres first-class land at Opotiki, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with the stock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 1—125 acres at Olamatca; good land ; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, 65 acre and orchard. 5—167 V acres 1-1 miles from Auckland, in grass, with good dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,200. o—loo acres at Mau.:u, fenced, and with a Cottage dwelling. _' - ~ price required. 7—700 acres, mostly fern land, with patches of bush, in lire Pukckoho district. B—6o acres near the Buckland Station, open land und bush. 9—165 acres near the Buckland Station, open land and bush. 10—500 to 800 acres, at Sand Hills, near Waiuku, fenced with puriri posts and rails. 11—200 acres improved Land at Ohaupo, with well-finished dwelling. 12—2,170 acres at Waiuku, on the Maioro Road, close to Die Sand Hills, the property of Mr John Wallace, fenced with puriri, 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,' £0 an acre. 11—Good Cottage Residence at Onehunga, with !) acres iirst-elass meadow, near to the Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. J~~ O II N S O P PET, ROUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomod House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of. 100 acres good. land, 25 of which are in grass, with -1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really good Dairy Farm, 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 1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c., about 13 miles from town. ■ FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 1.5 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2J 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£=&3, npO BE LET, on Grafton Road, jsri ''«r*is- -*■ a Lar £c and Convenient Family wj-fa-i-SSResidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplicdbypump 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. ______ __. C. T. HARDING ' Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that ho is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. K~~ G SCHWA It TZ E s bes<s to announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may bo kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of tbe finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executedpromptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the bast English, Ameri can, Geneva,, and othor leading makers. Clocks of French, Gorman, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English.Con linental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. npTICE! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! -LI 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; Laches' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, Od pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pah-; Girls' ditto. Id pair; Stay Busks, 2id pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, -Id ; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. WA R NOCK B R O THEK ,B_ Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. A X T IT N I O~N7 J-~J_. — MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIOTIF EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE? &c CLIQUE, THIRTY PRIZES. 200 Members at £1 Each. Prize. _ c. a 1-Table Cover _ h dx 2-Elegant Cushion.. ~ *'„<._ 3-Footstool .. ~ ■" " ? in X 1-SmokingCaD .. " •' " J 1? 2 o—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket '.'. 2 0 0 6-prawmg-room Bracket .. 20 0 J-Ladys Easy Chair .. .[ 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion.. .. (i 0 ft 9-Tea Cosey .. ... ~ " 210 Q 1 10—Smoking Cap .. 15 0 El—Pocket Handkerchief Case '.'. '.'. 20 Q 12—1 ire Screen 15 0 0 13--Beautiful Cushion .. \ '* m 0 11-Drawing-room Bracket ~ ~ 200 15—Smoking Cap , M 150 16—Tea Cosey ~ ' 2 n n 17-Footstool '" Jln 0 18—Handsome Cushion „ ~ " 60 0 19—Guipure Antimacassar 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets " 2 0 0 21—Cushion " 1 n ft 22-Pocket Handkerchief Case .".* " 200 23-Tea Cosey .. .. "200 24—Drawing-room Bracket .' . 0 O 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair " 19 n n 26—Elegant Cushion.. . " ' _• X n j 27-Tea Cosey .. ... " ' 2 Ift ft SS—Drawing-room Bracket ! * " Inn 2£t-Cu_luon ~ , "sin 30-Cashm__ue bHAWL •'.', _\ I! 50 o.j These really Magnificent, Wr..,-. ... \„t __ NOW ON VIEW* at MAT vyn?&4&S&