The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 2,095.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1876.

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<3|yj|^TflOß SYDNEY AND MEL- The s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 23rd instant, and so is due here on the 29th. .■ ■•• : , She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Ist of November. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 21, 1876. .i^fe^XTNION STEAMSHIP COM~ J|||g|g£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Pouts. Time Table—October, 1876. S5 O 8a ! % ... i ONEHUNGA S i 3 o- » < g ISSS $ t « depabt. 2__W_^__£_J_ W 3 ■at — — — — — — 28 The s.s. LADYBIRD leaves the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 28th instant, at 1 p.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. *S#^> AUCKLAND STEAM <^Mmii£>J\. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for Gisbornc and Napier, on FRIDAY, the 27th instant, at ± p.m. FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave as above on SATURDAY, 28th instant, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, TiT.uiager and Engineer. O RftISBORNE AND NAPIER, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave Auckland as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th inst, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 10 Queen-street, Auckland, October IS, 1576. ■§Bife>.C!TEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COKOMANDEL. 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.): Friday, 5 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ,glte3^m I M E T A B L ET "^ssSsS*' S.S. TRANSIT. Notice.—The Transit will.be laid-up for paint ing and overhaul on Friday and Saturday, and resume the trips-to the Wairoa on Monday, the 30th instant. • Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, os ; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, llgSa£^> P M AHU LiANGI, MATAKANA, *^SSi'KA\VAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tlie p.s. AXNE 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 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, liA^'Af, 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. vAojcj X ■ *£kfe^ XTSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI -*Sg32£i^> YV GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave Mcfrcer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m.; Hamilton for Mercjr daily at 8.30 a.m.; Mercer fo? Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10,30 a.m.; Cam bridge for Mercer, Thursday Secretary. Fort-street, September 1,1876. ~ZZ komandel. «-£ ; s3S«i2s' r llhe Bg- 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 .p.m. (weather permitting). P"»»g^ booked and small parcels PlW^}U fn m on the Wharf. No cargo received altei 1 p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land * Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGVLE will leave for the above place EVEY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. Tho s s ROWENTA will leave the Quecn : street PORTS, making „, ~ -TVTEW ZEALAND SHIP- jS ping company (LIMITED). FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent iron ship December. • '■> , Having been built spcQially tor f^^ trade the Orari is lifted with every mt£^ttort3y ience, and otters an unusually good opportunity for passengers to England. Carries an experienced Surgeon. Queen-street. JOHN BATGER, Local Manager. TrrTsSFNGEItS' LINE OF ,&Sk PRICKETS TO NEW ZEA- ■_ t^^^^^ OWXED BY MESSKS. SHAW, Savill & Co., 31, llldenluUl-street, London. The above Line of Ships arc'REGULAR TRADERS to all the prmc pal P«^ [A1 at Zealand. They are oKPPM *^ fenced masters. Lloyds, and commanded by f-^SfX^d of the The Bill of Fare is most subbUntia' d best Quality, and the accommodation roomy convenient. ..nnwrwd to grant WksSS SSESS?a&°e-e a...most regular intervals. . tn FuU particulars on application to teS AgenM- cruioemhanKj^cOm; msaaaLmm LYTTELTON. For freight or passage «eg*g February 15, WQ*.



A T7IOR SALE, that staunch Cutte: H&\ JD CORALIE .iJu&l Well found, and ready for sea. —Apply t( «Slifc>. L. D. NATHAN fc CO. «^^^^_Xjl OR W A I U X U. j.- The ss _ TAM o* SHANTER wil I 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's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect goods left at the stores oi Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlanc, Agent* Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co. ; will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. r=w^w T^ O R HOKIANGA JJ^^x JD DIRECT. j _S\il_j___i le e S=ular Trading Schoonei ! QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail for Ilokianga on SATURDAY Evening next. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. !Q{TE AM E R MAT AU. i. i TENDERS will be received by the under -1 signed up to noon of the 21st November, for the j Purchase, as they now lie in Westport, of the I Boiler, Engines, Steam Winch, Donkey Engine, | Anchors, Chain Cables, Sails, Blocks, Tackle, I Deck Fittings, and other gear, saved from the j 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 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 i on application. WILLIAM SMITH, Contractor. i , __ . . — WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soai> & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office:—Durham-street, Auckland. WF. J O N E S, « Pianoforte & Habmonicm Maker, : Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Repaired. MRS. JOKES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Wai chouse and Fancy Goods Reposi tory in the same place. 171I 71 ISH E R AN D 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. TJ7I R O B I N S O N, ____!• 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, &c. Orders lor any number of Birds promptly attended to. U S S H E R, • house and land. agent, rent And debt collector. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. Q UEEN-STKEET. " (ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS). WB E A L, • New and Second-hand Clothier, Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. X B.—Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. ■ T EVENS 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. TfT IT" 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, Otlice Fittings, &c_.,_&c. j s^i E O R G E AXE RS, HoAPAN^S^UWORKS.: 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 abo ye. 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. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Glass' Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, ! paS.-ya & 97, QUEEN-STREET. :^*nrs~TTPTir^o N s ! -TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF tvt l? m-vKYRowE offers his services as leacher SS &SSS2&Z opposite MrL. D. Nathan's. . — nH EAP GROCERY HOUSE, (J 11^ NEWMARKET; I come again. 7=rKT~T¥~TTT~E~w o o d (U RESIDEgTS i O^ I N|LL,AND xv HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Be? t Ti?ree Wood (full measurement, at 12s. per ton; Puriri, Us. Cash. I^i^rTo^TTTITDUSTRY. i-^ id T3T-T?rTr=;q Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. U L M "I N"S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SJ:'»»d aprtoapK U iidtog S (also album sue] Of Auckland. | Children's Portraits taken instantaneously,



x "V\T A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Maofarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS for The Auckland Steam Ropo Factory ' , Alienator's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills s Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads , Sydney Paper Manufactory £ Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale Wendel's New Zealand Grape Wine. /^ E D A 11. 7 TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS, L . TURNERS, &C. CEDAR can now he supplied in log, or sawn ™ in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. ! (Late J. S. Macfarlanc & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-kouse-strcet . i milE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM PANY (LIMITED), AXE NOAV MANUFACTURIXG AT THEIR MIL LS, KAI HU, KAIPABA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for ' every purpose to which Coir Matting is s applied. Is in use at various Public Build-, i 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 IX AUCKLAND. T1 N G L I S IT GOALS. Ex Sam Mendel, kkoji London. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels l ■ the best Newcastle for Household use and ! Smithy purposes. j Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried . this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 187 C. ME. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, \ Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. Sepcember (j, 1876. LOV E f T • TAILOR. &C, WJELLESLK Y-STRIO ET, . Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers'and the Public that lie lias commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock ov Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and ok the Latest Dks ■<;>;.-). An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. WH. H A Z A R IT, • GUNMAKER (from the Thames), Queen-street, Auckland, opposite A. DoruweU's, UU'ORTER OK EVERY DKSCUU'TION OK FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. ' Adam's, Colt's, Smith and Wesson's Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefaucheux, Flo bert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawks ley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Kley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and ah 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 Nkw Shooting Gallery, replete with all modern improvements, and sup plied with Ritlles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B. -Firearms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. JN 07 (J. C L O U G H, mechanist. | Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description oil domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientillo Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c., &c. 0 A~ X R I V E~ Per Tamava & City ok Auckland : 10 casys Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Docshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland.^ JAMES BU T CHER,.: CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. j Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on t ■ Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ' and Bay of Islands Goal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. . __ _ i _ _ , ; T. B. CA M ER O N, Akchitkci and Engineer, ; Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, | Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and ] Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Build- i • ings on the shortest notice. I O V E R T O N, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30. Insurance Buildings. T>ONES ! BONES ! . BONES ! | Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free ■ man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower I QUCCn-atreet'by J.&J.SOPPBT. 0 SHIPPERS,. CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at m GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ; C. A. HARRIS, i B R I T O M A R T ROAD, And at the Spit, Napier. F. W E B S T E R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL : SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; ' 133, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). EC. CAR R, • house, land, & general agent, rent and" debt collector, doknwell's buildings, Two Doors from Queen-street 1 C T U R E ST SPECIAL NOTICE. *- W. PHILLIPPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICT URE S, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, - AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO -3 GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily 1 expected. ) W. PHILLIPPS & SON, Qlh AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, I 95 & 97, QUKEN-gTREET,



• _i?r^<f& AND SMALLER SUMS TO HWO\/" " LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class.—Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY to LEND iii large or small sums, at low *ato of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street^ !_ ONEY TO. LENP in large of small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. _o\y{\ TRUST MONEY TO LEND dies' 6 \J on Good Freehold Security.—Apply • to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings W"" 'ANTED to LEND, MONKY in small amounts from £1 to £200, on deposit of Life Policies, Deed Bonds or Scrip, Furniture (without removal), or any available security, to ■ be repaid by easy instalments to suit the conven ience of borrowers. Full particulars of Mr. BUER, Agent, Shortland - street, Auckland. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. B~E L L A N D -G E M M E L IJ, CURRIERS &LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe 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. „ —— rm. ---: Appointment O^ " ■ j Marchioness Ladyship " Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Ladies, wo guarantee Our 10s. 6d. Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer ' than three pairs of the best imported. ! --f~ R U' S S EL L' S fi o FTRST GLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLA ND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private , Parlours for Families. TEIt M S MO D_RA TE. O S 8~0 ti N E & CO., • \\ rOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, , . FORT-STREET,- Auckland. Ai-e \Vool 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 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. IKE LAN I) BROS., 1 Tanners and Lkatukk Manufacturers, Auckland. _ CARSON, Houses find Land Agent, • 1 {ent and I )ebt Collector, S-iciinmty's Buildings, Queex-strkrt. ST AC E V & McE WI N UEG TO INFORM THE VUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY RLWET ROOMS CITY BUFFKT IS NOW OPEN. CJITY BUFFET, CITY BUFFET ''CaKNER OK QUEEN AND CIT V B U FFET D URHA M -ST 11EETS. rp 11 E II 0L V LA N ]). TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTK 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 Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. • Oflico and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Hooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland l i b r a r y, 100, Queen-street. WA. PATTER SO N , • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Qujsen- STREKT, Onehunga. On Sal c : Wangarci and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay, Straw, Chafl". W YNX)jjAM-S.TREET, \ & """ . | • HOUSE, SHIP, O it* AND Hi m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. M tf W Estamates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the G p Province. i 525 i J.H. request attention of Builders and r" 'fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. W T~ c ; J. HENDERSON. 1 ■ . % I " S, WYNDHAM-STREET. C' HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER!! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. Mechanics' Bay, I Are still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractars, Builders, andothers 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 PAY NE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ** Foot of Wellesley-street, 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! __r Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H, G. P.'e p .roonal guperinteu* I



/'"VATS. ARRIVED: Per Rosannah Rose, 750 SACKS OATS. T. H. HA L L & CO. TT L 0 U K. ARRIVED : Per Rosannah Rose, 35 TONS BAKE US FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags. 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T. 11. HALL & CO. -HHEESE ! BACOX ! ! BUTTER !! ! *^__/ . 8 cases McConnell Bros.' Best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roil and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 10 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in bladders. T. 11. HALL & CO. SELECT 1> OO M. JL\i THISTLE HOT EL, QUEEN-STREET. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the linpiovc nients 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 Ohristchurch 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 the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt, attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER. Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Squai^c, Christchurch. rnHK ARGYLL HOT EL. X GISBORNIS. 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 otter accommodation second to none in the district. S.M.W. beingin a posit 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 have also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiaid Rooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Civility and Comfort c< mbined with Moderate Chargee. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Propriety r. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grky-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. tiio m as urw i n, Proprietor. Til E X EN TISH 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. "fIjiXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. JLLi (known as the barrell). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he hits taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same, at considerable ex pence, hopes with cleanliness and civility to meet with a fair share of their support. J..T.0. would also call their special attention to his Bottle Department; and the fact that all Liquors are, purchased for cash, enables him to sell tho bust article, and at reduced prices. AVinrs and Spirits of the most choice brands always in stock. EDEN VINE HOTE L, EDEN TERRACE. SAMUEL EYINSON (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 fitting it up as a First-class Hotel. Auckland. October 20. 187 C). ON and after the Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2iD. PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 1870. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD -9 ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, 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. RITHMETICAL CLAS S. , | MR. WORTHINGTON, of City East School, j having been requested to give a Course of \ Lessons on Advanced Arithmetic, will com- ' mence a series of Twelve Lessons on TUES DAY, the 31st instant (to be continued on succeeding Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7 p.m.), at his residence, Hobson-street. . Intending Pupils should join at once, as the course will be entirely progressive. Terms on application. mIMB E R . X ROBE R T B AIIT LE V, 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 IQ, 187. S,



r\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Lime.juice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STRKET, Auckland. CL AII X E BROTII Eli S (late crojiihk's) ROYAL FINK ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLEUIICS, Oopositc Union Bank, Qucen-atrcot, Auckland. First-class Port raits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. V"AN 1) J. S O P P E T, <iy o Fukeman's Bay Stkam Miixs, And No. 101, Lower CJueen-strcet AVliarf, Aueklund. _ IVJn-i MAIDEN' S 'BUS between I'VJL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. f'J.3O a.m. 10.15 a.m. I 11 a.m. From ll.Joa.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland - 1.15 p.m Newmarket-' 2 p.m. 2.15 p.ip 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. 1,5.-15 p.m U. 30 p.m. "T BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE © OV 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. T^/jrir T. TBAFFOHD, SURGEON Watcefield- DENT IS T, (^g^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). T^ 0 T^ I C E. WILLIAM STEVENSON has'much pleasure in informing- the Public of Auckland that lie has commenced business as. TAILOR AND HABIT-MAKER, 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 oiler some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will b;> executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen on application. ]ST ° T -1 ~~K J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in llioso premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakefiekl-sn'eot, and trusts by al riot attention to business, and aguarantce 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 Popper or Coffee. T> LUM BE R S.— FIN A L NOTICE. To the Plumbers op Auckland who Refuse to Pay thk Licence Fee of £5. (THE WKETCIIICS). lie it known that 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, Pr.XJMBKBS. &O. fMTUSIC ! MUSIC ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! At.sL I have the following Bargains for One WISEIC: — Piano Music, real gems, 1/ each ; Infants' Kid Boots, 1/3; Ladies' Prcriclla, (5/, &c. Also. Men's Watertight*, 10/0; Bluchers, 7/; Children's good Leather Boots, J/, &c, &c, &c. All sewn, "and Auckland made. Ladies, tell your husbands ! Men. tell your wives !—W. 11. Dampikk, Chapel-street, one door from Wynd bam-street. jF G. SCHWA RT Z E ii%. a begs to announce to bis friends and the public that Tie has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in- Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which h'.*. may be 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 the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, boing of the best English, Ameri can, Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver Alberts, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English.Cou tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods "Warranted. I^TOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! JJs| J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASKS OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sain Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHKAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, (5d par pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' an-l Girls' AY hite Cot ton Stockings, Ccl pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, (id pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2id pair; Boot Laces, 5 tor hi ; Hair Brushes, Is each; Mcns' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, Id ; China Egg-Cups, white and gold, 3 for tid; Pepper Boxes," Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each ; large assortment of Id Toj's; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams" Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. U ° T T c E- C. T. HARDING ] Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, Filll£WOOD, &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 Despot will receive prompt attention. JJI I N A L N 0T I C E. ' Every Share not paid on or before SATUR DAY next, 2Sth instant, will 1)3 considered as abandoned, and wili be resold.. I _ H. N. ABBOTT. Qllv. —Your Subscription for the OCCI IO DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take place on or about OCTOBER 31sx. is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, EDWD. PERKINS. TEMPE RAN C 35 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 tho Hall.—Apply to D. GoldiEj C, R.QBJ« . so?*, qr the Secretary, J, W. Carrj



FOR SALE AND LEASE, The following available Properties. 'For particulars apply to tho undersigned:— I—For Sale, at Bay of Islands, freohold, Allot ment oi' 20 acres, on which stands a good five-roomed cottage; sole right of ran over about 1000 acres adjoining, together with 100 ewes and 6 head of eattlo. Price .' . required, £300. Tliis land is within a mile of the Manganoso Minos, where there is a good salo for all produce. 3—610 acres, mostly hush, at Maungaturoto; good land, at a low value. 3—1,100 acres nr'st-claas land at Opotild, sub divided into ten paddocks, together with the slock. I,OSO acres, adjoining the above, unim proved. 4—125 acres at Otamatca: good land; garden in grass, with dwelling-house, Go acre and orchard. s—lC7i acres 1! miles from Auckland, in crasa^ with quod dwelling and outbuildings Price required, £1,-jO. G—loo acres a; Mauku, IV,. ,1, and with a Cutlugu dwelling. A low price required. 7_700 acres, mostly Tern land, with patches of bush, in the I'ukHanr- district. B—CO acres near the Bnckland Station, open land and bush. 0—165 acres near tho Bucldand 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 the Sand Hills, the property or 3Ur John Wallace, fenced with puriri, mostly in grass, with abundance of wood, water, and .shelter; all good fattening land. Price required, £7000. 13—210 acres at Paterangi, Waikato, fenced and in grass, with cottage and outbuild ings. Price required, £(janacre. 1-I—Good Cottage Residence atOnehuuga, with 9 acres first-class meadow, near to the Pah. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE BY R, C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, an S-roomed House in Synionds street, allotment 10 x 100, quite new, gas and water laid on, good range, well with pump, wash-house, with copper boiler, yard ashphalted, and otherwise excellently well finished. Price, £000. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 mintitc3 walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £(j00; £.'OO cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 3-rooiucd Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment II x 107, fenced, and under cultivation, good well, good view, &c, &c. Price, £65. Freehold. FOH SALE, 2 Acres of LtrnA at CambeDlville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalleled. Price, &200. FOR HALE, o-roouied Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Roan, well finished, good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £.\'.in : £!;0 cash, balance at interest. FOR SALE, 1-roonied House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good well, &c. Prico, £200. FOR SALE, 5-rooiued I louse in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price, £250. 1 FOX SALE, (i-roomed two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash, balance mortgagee. FOU SALE, 2 shops in Symonds-stroet (free hold : let to good tenant for 27/(iper week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR BALE, 5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact Little Homestead of 5 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, £100. FO Li. SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasant ly situated about 4 inilcs from 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. Km" Sec Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOR SALE, Houses. Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. JOHN S O■ P P E T , HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, Nch 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 S A LE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomcd Houso, with every conven ience lor 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 i-roonied house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on oasy. term?, a rcallygood Dairy Farm, 43 acres, with good ho;:se, stables, sheds, and all necessary buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOiv SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about i acres land, in the best part oi 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 Tin. proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good (j-roomed 1 louse, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR. SALE, a b-!:-.;ain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 a ..vs, 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. 4->'-?*v HHO BE LET, on Graf ton Road, £; -< 11 X? -=- a Large and Convenient Family «?-r^r^-v-s>~!Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream, of waser,coniinod.ious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater yiortion of which is an Orchard in full bearing.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildfrigs; or to Joseph Newman. ■ HA SII TON & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Ijtsubance Buildings, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— PONSONBY.—A well-finished Villa Residence containing v." rooms, fitted up with every con venience, out-buildings and nice gardens, Tho 'Busses pass every quarter oil an hour. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting of 105 acres gocd land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pro perty is situated in the most healthy part of this favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. PxVRNELL.—A six-roomed House in Selwyn Terrace, beautifully finished, and only recently completed ; fitted up with every convenience. Either for sale or lease, in consequence of tha owner removing to the South. COX'S CREEK.—About 10 acres of Land.with . a large frontage to tho Waitcmatft. divided into seven allotments of 6 acres each. Can bo sold as a whole or separately. TO BE LET :-■-■ PARNELL.—A well-finished and very desir able Residence in Selwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by tho owner for his own use, but is now to let in consequence of his business engagements compelling him to remove to the South, Rent, £05 per annum. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business Pre« mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-room at the, back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane, QUEEN-STKEET.—Offices in the New Build-. ings next Bank of New Zealand. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STKEET.~Largevnd.com* modious Store, with dry cellar?. A NEW SHOP in the New Theatre Buildings, Yictora-street. : H. ASHTON & SON, 8j K§\y Zsulaad. insuvtmce liuikUng^