The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,057. J

Auokusd, N.Z. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 1876

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BMpglng. .nX%Ak "R EGULAEMONTHLY f^^lPlliSs -'»-*' STEAM COMMUNICATION "■> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The faat sad favourite b.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 26th of September. She will toave for Sydney and Molbouma three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to ORTTICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Angußt 30, 1876. TT NION STEAMSHIP "9^^^^ U COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & POET CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—September, 1876. 91, i . ONEHUNGA S c > ■$ £ 4 So IB3t g S B DEPAKT. _B__H__£_J_^__^_£_ Th. Mon Sat. Tli. — — — 14| 18 23 28 The s.s. WELLINGTON Leaves the Wharf on THURSDAY, 14th September a: 4 p.m. Passengers by 2 pm. Train, or 2.45 p.m. 'Bus. HENDERSON & MACFARL«INE, Agents 25, Queen-street. -tst ITT A I X AT O STEAM sMjnSSk VV NAVIGATION AITD I *-V!f£3*COAL MINING COMPANY ttesasiisSii© (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTBP leave— Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10 30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, -taily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHEKFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptember 1, 1576. * *ksb QTEAM COMMTJNICA WMg,^ £_) TION WITH THE THAMES |p^M|^ AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. LALLA EOOKH (b.S.)—For THAMES. From Auckland From Thames : Thursday, 9 am Thursday, 3 pra Friday, 12 Hoon Saturday, 2 pin ENTERPRISE (b.r.)—Fob Thames. Wednesday, 6 pm Friday, 7 pin All cargo to be alongsid • one hour before sailing. No cargo received alter 5 p.m. Weather and other eircumstancea permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, BAVILL & CO., 3V Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regnJar JS*2ft-3fc. traders to all the principal ports of .JJJSIkSRi* NewZeslana. They are clipper slilps, #ES^*^k classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded —ffiif!niJ!rlKfi *™ experienced masters. The Bill of \m* Ha ii-njunw p a re is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which hoj3 been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CKUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. "T^Vsl TErOR HOT SPBI3G-S, f'KJHff'lrta, P MAHTJRANGI, MATAKA.NA., 'o£Mms®fc KAWAU'and LITrLB Omaha. ThePV ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday ■Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahnrangl. For Mahurangi— From Mahuranßi— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday Jxidy at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. Fornviatakana, &c- From Mataiana, bo. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday 'Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY -y, riIHE brigantine FLIRT, h iP% 1 100 tons register, John McKenzie, T&sms Master, Ib a regular trader between Auckland and Lxttemon. For freight or passage apply^ McKENZIE# Auckland, February 15th, 1876. TX7AIKATO TEANS ftj^aafe'^s, VV port. J. DEAN begs to inform his friends in Auckland andWaitato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer^ the ALERT, regularly between MERGER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, and starting as under :— From Mercer: From Cambridge: On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at 6 a.m. day, at 6 a.m. IT B.—A person will be in attendance at the Ball way Station, AucMand, to Receive Goods. Parcels may also be left at the store of the agent, B. B. Symon, oorner of Victoria and Albert-streets. JZTX* T^OR LONDON DIRECT. M^ T0 FOIjLOW THE CABNATIC. The Al clipper barqno ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, will commence to load as above on Discharge of her Inward Cargo. Having part of her Lading already engaged, she will meet with good good dispatch. For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). Agent. AncMaad, Jnly?l2,lßT6. <"kSL TX>R COROMANDEL. s^^^^^ c&11' ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morning? at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. MoGEB(K)K) Manager « X? OR WAIITKTJ. TAM O oa.AJHi.aIA Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for WaIKSE 2.30 pm, return on Saturday Goods fo,r Pollock Settlement per Wednesday 0 Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orderß to collect gooda left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union B.S. Oa , or Mr. W. 3. Huwt and Co., wiU meet with prompt dlSP6tCh' A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunaa or Newmarket.



Shipping. ■%'f- miMB-TABL: ...v-.-U;-.^,. J^ Leave Auckland : Leave Walroa : Waiesday, 12 noon Thursday, 2 pm FrJiy, 1 pm Saturday, 2 pm ißight. 108 per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return. 7s. Agent; E' ARE SHIPMEN' OP INDIAN GOODS. A entleman who has just arrived from India wit I Quitity of Goods of Hindoo Manufacture, intent ' O FEEING THEM FOR SALE for A FEW DAY! CA7TAIN CASEY'S LATE HOUSI HOBSON -STREET, Nest to tho Scotia Hotel. The Shipmont comprises— Ich Opera Cloaks Cshmere Shawia ftislius Hibroidered Muslit. Dresses fids of Paradise %sn& Silks, embroideied in Silk, Cotton, an plain > Old and silver worked Cnshionp, Slippers Ciina Silk and Crape ohawla G ntta Ckicken-work l!by Robes, &c, &c. The Gods aro of a rare def-cription, superior to an; thing of the kind introduced in tho ColonieH. Ladionvill be received between tho hours of ten an fivo o'clocte. A Lady in attendance. Hi H A Z A R I *GUNMAKER (Late of the Thames), IUEEN-BTitCTiT, Auckland, opposite A. Dornwell'f IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FRE-ASMS AND GUN MATERIALS Aams's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's Heny's Lancaster's Bnider, Lefauchenx, Flobert1 Rifl^and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawfcsley's Powde Flanl Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Caps Wad&nd all kinds of BreechlpaQing Ammunition. Network made to order. Repairing done in th best nnnei, and warranted to give satisfaction. On 1c premises'is a NEW SHOOTING GALLERY repletwith all modern improvements, and supp!ie< with Blefl and Pistols of the beßt makers. N.8.-Fire-arms and Ammunition purchased [o exchaHba; STIVENS AND WILSON BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of ibert-stroet. All kinds of Brass Ship Worl done on the shortest notice. KB.—il kinds of Brass Castings made to order. WP. J O N, E S, • TANOFORTE and HARJMONITJM MAKER. Has Removl to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers All kinds t Musical Instruments Tuned and Ke paired. MRS. JONS begs to inform the Public that sh< has decided i open a Ladiiw' and Childrbn's Out vittino Waritoose and Fanct Goods Repository '. lp the fame pVmiBCB. fIfAIiTOOK BROTHERS; V«T SOA1& CANDLE KANTrPACTUBERS. SIHMOUD, COX'IS CB.3BEK. Otlico -Ihirham-atreet, Auckland. R7T~B~f~N S 6~N « niPORTSE. BREEDER, and DEALER, ii BRITISH and FiRETGN SONG-BIRDS, has remove< to Shobtland -tbiet, next door to Provincia Government Office. Always on Hand :Blrd Cages of all sizea Specia Cages made to ordei Always on Sale : Oanaries ii fall son;?, Parrotß, c. Orders for any number o: Birds promptly attentd to. Wish. Fr an d c a .5. Wholesale, Sipping, and Family Butcher Queen-street, next Bak of New Zealand, Auckland Poultry of all kinds ("eased to order. Prime Smokec Tonpfuea, Home-curedbacon. Corned Beef on Bali in larj<e quantities. N.B.— Dealers in Gai%. Live Pheasants forwarde( to all parts of the Colon upon receipt ol order. Families waited on mown or suburbs. rjIHE "VTEV J7EALANI FIBRE OMPANY (LIMtED), Are Now MAxrcvxarvma at ihub Meli^ KAIHU, KJPAKA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir equally cheap, and tore durable, suitable fo: every purpose to Vhich Ooir Matting i applied. Is in use a^arious Public Building in Auckland, and my be had of all Furnish Ing Houses. STRONG WEARING PAPER extremely tough, suable for Ironmongers nee. rpWINE, of VariouiKinds. SOFT SPUN MARINE, similar tc the imported article, wil adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes iTI LOT HE S LIISES, of various X.J Qualities and Sizes. i H. B. M 0R rpN, AfIENT IN ATJ(KL AN D. T^T O T 1 C I C. T. HAEDEG Having purchased the joint bualeas of Messrs J Archard and J. Brown, Coal and FWood Merchants of Mechrnics' Bay, begß to Intlmae that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coaj, Firewood, &c. on the most liberal terms, and hops by strict atten tlon to business to receive a share if that patronag so liberally accorded to his predeces&rs. N.B.— Posts, Bails, and Palings sways on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCBPTION. Carting Done with Desiltoh. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln's luckland See Depot will receive promp attntlon. X&JSO PP E T FSEEMAN'S BAY STEAM tILLS, AND No. 101, Lowbr fQußßir-STRB4, Wharj A U 0 X Ii A KB. TXTEITINGf- andßookkeepiig tanglii VV Schools and Families visited System c Self-improvement. "Writing forwarded to any pai of the Colony, In books ready for use, pn receipt < £2 —Address: Mr Nicholson, Finisfing Writin Master, 7S, Grey-street, Auckland. TW" O T I 0 E Samuel Coombes has made arrangements with 1U John Ford fwho has given up his Tailoring buaine: at The Pantheon), to superintend th»t Branch in h establishment. [Established 11 Yens.] WB E A I • NSW AND SECOND-HAND CLOTHIEI WellPSleys-treet East ClMhing bought. yr.3_ Arrangements can be ma* for the Purchai of Clothing, Boohs, &c, at private houses. B. MELDRUM", Tailor, TJppe • Qneen-streefc, opposite Army and Na^ Hotel (hopes by good worfcmanihip and modern rices to m erit a share of public pitronage.



Business Cards. CHEAP TIMBER CHEAP TIMBER! i THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, AEK STILL ; OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Coiitractoi'3, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. AH Kinds of Building Timber oil Sale, and a VEIVS superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at Low Rates. Turning in nil its Branches. nEO RG E HTJL ME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND POLLEN STREET, THAMES, (Late Giles), Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with the trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock of thr CHOICEST MEAT Will always bo kept in stock, ho that our Customers Ciin depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OF MEAT EVEUY FRIDAY, And supplied to customers at t'lo LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with the Prirnest Quality. Large Consumers Liberally Dealt With. Hotels and Fajiixiis Waitejj oh i-oii Orders. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY. BACON. ! MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM Jg2 TO .€2OO. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies. .Bonds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu es, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions aud Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-y arly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, aa repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Grossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Btamped Directed Envelope, or on per- > Bonal application to MR. J. B. BUER. Bhortland House, Shortland-stroot, Auckland. N.B. — All business transactions treated' strictly confidential ox II s~K~Tlsr N e"r BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Sito, VULCAN LANE. All Branohes of the Building Trada execated by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fte., *o. | OH N WHIT EM A JN, 1$ Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.-J-W. am ounces to the public that he has commenctd Business as abovo, and having had thiity years exootienco from a Climbing boy, hope*, by strict attention, punctuality, aDd cleanliness combined, to merit a share ol patrouage aDd support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flue 3 Cleaned on th- shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything conneoted with the above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— Wow Chimngys^ Cored. "STEW LUCAL INDUSTRY. Q. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ >r Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A triol solicited. Ask for it and judge for your, selves. Anckland Agent: Mr. Q. W. Owen. Manufactory; York-street, Parnell. F. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to his friends and the public of Newton, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that ho has recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to merit a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience in tho British and Brazillian Governments as Dispflnser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Gape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continue to manufacture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. fOHN SOPPET W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QtJKBN-STRBBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booting. August 5,1875. MB. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland' and Newmarket willi leave aa follows:— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 245 p m "-30 P m 4.15 p m 5.? m' 6.45 p m 6.8 D p m OO A L. i&iMQ , . JgGrey River, Newcastle, and Bay of Islands COAL for Sale, in lote to euit purchasers. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. np^E PANTHEON, September 1, 1576. Dzab Sir,— I have much pleasure in informing you' that I have made arrangements with Mb. Samuel Coombes to carry on the Tailoring Business in future at the City Clothing Mart, where I can confidently recom mend you to call and select your ordered Garments from the Largest and Best Stock of Piece Goods in Auckland. Yours respectfully, J. FORD. ANTED, to call jour attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr. J. Ford (late of the Pantheon). A large stock of First-class Tweeds and Cloths to seleci from.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart WANTED, to call your attention tc our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr J. Ford (late of the Pantheon), A first ' -lass stock of Tweeda and Cloths to select from.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothiug Mart ANTED Known, Garments made to measurn at a day's notice if required, an« atfc reasonable prioe. All Tweeds warranted shrunk —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart.



Business Cards. MR. EAULDER, Sole Contraotoi to the City Council for tlie Emptying of Eartl Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared t< , attend punctually to all requests regarding the above Persons desiring to have the said places attended to either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have thi same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written 5 with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. N~O~W LANDING, EX ' LOCH FERGUS': 5 eases Saddlery, Harness, &c. C ca«ks Gear-work, Hames, Harness Liquid, &c. HENRY BRACi~sTcO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &c, Walsall, England ; and High-street, Auckland. HAVE ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fireclay All-kinds of Building Material* KXAN2S & JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. E A~ ~~S. CHOICE QUALITIES IN- HALF-CHEST 3 AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. SLATES TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE ERA.IN.' T. 11. HALL & CO. 1 IOHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! 8 cnflriS McConnell Ki-os.'s best BACON and 11A.M3, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BA.CON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEEST?, prime quality 15 kegx CANTERBURY BUTTEEI 3 cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. O~ ARRIVE, Per Barque ' Argoßy' and ' Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 7QO sacks PRIME FEED OATS T. H. HALL & CO. E O E. G Ifi A~K~~E~ITS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. BW Caah Buyer of Tallow. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STTcnnrjivjr'd Ban/niNan,|OrKEN-9TBKeT. TT O L L A N D AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. StfGo. respectfully invite the attention of tumiios in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, aa Marked in their Shop Windows. Holland" & 00. ) Our TE A at 2a. 6d. ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ) ( \ ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ) lOd., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2,4Jd ( ) dozen. ( )( > ( ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 3s ;( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( W_ J& k; v! FAMILIBS WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DBLIVEB.BB IN TOWN AND SUBURBS FBEB OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. ]^"EW T}RESS TV/TATERIALS, H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON OOMPBIBING — i PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &0., &c, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, 1 Same aa always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK ISILKS ABB THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VBEY HEAVY STOCK op BLANKBTS, Bought much under value, to be E SOLD CHEAP. 3 Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. \ Splendid value in this Department. "QTTEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTEUN" TABLE LESjEN. Juflt Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a ■* ' lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins ' to match,, and the Price vary t reasonable. j NEW CLOTHING 1 NEW TWEEDS Cheap Tweedf |for Boys|woM. S> MOSGIEL TWBBDS,^3s 11b PER YAI \ H. ATKJ|NS.



fyfONlT TO LETD on first-class iVJL freehold socralty, at low rates erf Interest.— R. 0. Dye;-, Shcrtland-st'ree: WKO^Y~TO~Z^KD in large or it.!?, small sums, at low rate o{ Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley, Saliolior, High-street. J? KAA AND SMALLER SUMS CWl>i- U to LEND on Freehold Security, ntercet low If BPcnrity first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-atreet. BELL AND GEM M ELL, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers op Snore and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HO3B PIPING, RIGGING I/EA.THER, CLOSED TOPERS, L4CES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive ] or ' Fero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner_of Albert -etreet. WT. PATT EX. SON, o WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-SXUekt, Onohunga. On S,v i, m : Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand : Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. I" M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen fy o Blrpot, ha» just Boußlit at Auction—l halo 10-1 Blue BlankPts. 9s Gd per pair; 1 bale 0-4 White Blankets, Us 6d ; 1 bale 10-4 Wlme Blanket (slightly damp), 14b lid per pair; 1 bali> 10-4 White WUrey Blankets. 17a fi<\ per ( air; 1 c-.se Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, In Od per box of one dozen; lease ABhwortU's ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2b pnr dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 2s Gd per dozen ; 1 ca.Ro Good Wincey. D7.tl per yard; Treble-milled Bliss1 Tweed, 4s lid per surd; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " i'amily," £4 10k ; 3 Dressmakers' ditto, .£!>; 1 Tailor's ditto, £1 10s; these are very nearly lialf price, and »re guaranteed; a ease of Htnnespun All Wool Braid Icrh tban cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, is 3d, and is 4d, worth nearly double these prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly poised, suitable for the Opera, at half price ; and a qutmtfty of o:h;r goods equally cheap. He v.il alwo opan in a few days 1 case Coats' Machine Cotton, rx • England's Glory'; I ca.so Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Crownthorpe'; 6 paoirages Floorcloths, ox ' IJobington.' N B.—The Largest and Cheapest assortmc-nt of Floorcloths in Auckland. Men's, Boyn', and Youths' Clothing at a. reduction of 2f> per cent, off usual value. MX. F. B. "W OODH AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address:—Care of Messrs. .T. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, shortland-street. N,ls.—Pupils attended in Town or Country. September (», IS7G. __ ; TTENRY C-EOBGE PAYNE, X.A. WATOII.MAKER AND JEWELLER, Foot of W-ELUEBi/EY-BTitEHr, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, varying In prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Cd, to the Elegantly Designed French Time-xiieces in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. WATCHE3 of v.vrious Makers and of every description. m~ in- jewellery, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, and the Whole Htocltison Salic at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices. Rkpairr in Every Branch oh. the Trade executed under H.P.s personal superintend ence. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. J^ O T I 0 E. T. B. "CAMERON, Architect afi> Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, B prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Bnildlngß on ortest notice. O CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDA.U cut to order in any quantity or eize.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. OARR. Custom-house-strf-et. A UOKLAND WATERWORKS. BKANSTON & FOESTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terma. '"7T^* J BRAHSTOF & FORSTER, Plumbers »nd Gasfitters, *c] Albert-street. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c Good* Cleared and Delivered from Ship*' side on SHORTEST KOTIOK. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle ajjd Bay op Island Coal*. Also, Fibjbwood. cnt or nncat. at BICA3ONABLK RATKB F. W E B S T E B ; o Wholhsalk and Bbtah. SADDLEB AND HARKEBS MAKES, 183 QtTEKN-STRBET, AtTOKLAJfD, (Next the Union Bank). HE Undersigned are Cash Pur ohaskks of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, ftc.'at highest market rates, in ny quantity. . ..-*,* Consignors direct will have prompt andimmediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners 'and JLeather Manufacturers, Attoki.avt> ir OFBO IA L NOTICE. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely npon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookinglat the OfflC6O£ JOHNSOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELHNaTON-STREET., EVENING CLASSES.' ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &C. —Mr Habrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, Is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre. Paris. Terms, 18 per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hknskn, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Peltzbr and Mr Hbnsbn beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, eto., apply at the School. CHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of; Newmarket to know that Tea is reduced ?in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grooeryj next to Mr. Kllgour's,.and for a short time will be sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d perlb. *2Jother articles at moderate prices. "JVf U S I C LESS oN ST To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the profession, 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—£l»l» per quarter, one lesson per week —Address-'*Mra Deaneß,^ L Karangahape Road, oppoaiteJL. D,. Nathan's.



Miscellaneous. B¥YS DI-lAM - STREET, , 9 M ° HOUSE, SHIP, AND " GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. "™ g jg ft Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province. c~<* £ s " J. H. request attention of Builders and others to his New Glazing Tariff. W Q .. J. HENDERSON, tzj S, Wyndii vm-strkkt. T JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding *J 9 Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellenley street Auckland, N.Z, Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from tho Proprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate, For the last 17 years in the above business. T R IT S S E L L' S O * FIBST-OLABS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, EfOBSON-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate. I~7< tT C A R R, Hz HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, Dornwell's Buildings, twj Doors fkom QUKUN-STREBT. r^AYLOR'S PATENT SEWIJNG JL MACHINES Should be inspected by everyone intending to Purchase a Muchine. whether hand or tr.adle. Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. f&~ Sewing Machines of every kind repaired on the premises HILL'S MAGIC VERMIN X ILL E. Stiffly TO MASTERS OF VESSELS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. This powerful specific is specially recommended. It will Bpeedily exti rminate both Rats and Mice, and thus frequently avert the destruction of much valu able property. A few Shillings' worth will svffice for a long Voyage. HILL & rHUDSON, Chemists, Victoria street, Auckland Agents, Wholesale and Retail SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MAEINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal Bettlement>till specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paia up ana invested...» £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every aes oription of Property may be effected with this Com pany, Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels. Risks on Specie subject to speoial arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. QBO. P. PIERCE, Manager. : T OSBORNB & CO., tP • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRHKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Kef erence: National Bank of New Zealand. JgISQUIT, DUBOUCHE & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. /dusouche&'(^^ 3 iijjilpip N HHDS., QR,-CASKS,KCASES, AND FLASK! XT" Sole Agent in Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO. ILLIAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lightiw or Reviving a Fire —C. Williams, in returnUu thanks for the liberal support he has received dm*"* the last six years, begs to state that by a new p^.^l of cleaning th* Gum. his Kindlsrs are gre*'1? "?' ; proved iv quality and im-re'sea in size, b"' ao* ™ price The New and Improved KindleiJ, »■*' JJ» | tinguisbed by a Red Label. Williams'* f^™™ WASHING FLUID saves a deal of lab"""*, perfeotlj harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful m it; effeote. Sold in bottles at 6d and J» eaoh. Try it. ---l Factory: Albert-street, Auckland.



For Sale. FOR SA.LF. cheap, an improved Farm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots in "Waikato.— For particulars apply Jarne3 Cook, VVynu ham-street. OK SALTS, one sta all d cmble eylindor steam winch. Cni upright boiler, 6x6 high, with Galloway tubes. One inverted ver tical engine cylinder, 8 x 12.-J. Howdcn, ghortlaud 3treet. _ . T~EMPERANOB HALL, ALBERT STREET. This Commodious Hall.wHh School-room •fl«*»J"fc To be Let for Concerts, Pabllc Meeting. Sunday Services, or for a Public gcliool. A mpcrjorPuu o and Harmonium m»y b« hired with the Hall. PPjf to D. Goldie, C. Bobiuson; or the Seciet»ry,;J. >v. Carr. —- TO BE LET, on Graft-on. Road, a large ana convenient Family Residence, con taining tfn rooms, always well supplied by pmnp .rd running stream of water, commodions yaids ana out-buildings, together with about two acresof ami, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, h ashto3l & SON S, No. 8. KTpw Zealand TnfurftnoP^BnildinS^ T7OB SALET^FarnTof 256 acres F mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and wit), mi «*enFire frontaw lo ttfl Bea. There are about 60 acres fenced «nd l:iid own in srass ; also a large and well grown Orcha n nil baaing, containing about two acres The Building consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain ing 8 rooms ; Stable. Sheds, etc., all in good ordei. The property is distant about 12 miles *r°™ T7OR SALE, a small Farm, 3 miles ed,e. with shed and appliance suitable for extensive works.-.1. Davies. House and Land Agent, Junction i.tore, Karangahape Road^ I^oirßALE7a Set of Purchas Blocks V for Junk Timber.-Aprly to James McEwen, C ustom-heuae-street. - ■ rpO SHIPPEES,"CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KATTR I TI M B E "R. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATJSB. C. A. HARRIS, BBITOMAKT KO A]2;t,,« AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE & LAND AGENT. £==k_ T^OB, SALE, a Bargain, on JifSfiKSS-E very easy terms, a really good HMMgi seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOU Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roornea House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really- Good Dairy Farm, i' 2% acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary BtuldiDgs, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Oottasje, good garden, and about 4 acres l«nd, in the best part of Blcnmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR Immediate Sale, at very lot prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOB. SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FA KM cf 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 45 x 110 feet. JOHN~SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-street. _^ FOR SALE by R C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House:— For Sale, a Compact Little Horn- stead, 6 miles from town. 21 acres, f-nced and under cult'vat inn, 4-roomed house, 4-siall fctable. garden, orchard, *c Stock and Implen^rrts can be t ken at a valuation Price, £350. Terms, £50 ; cash balance, sy< ars at 8 per centi For Sale, a Sp'eudid Farm at Monnt Alb rt Tr-rma easy. For Sale, 2 Freehold Allot.-terits, 33 x IC6 'eft rach, in William-strf et. Price, £40 fach. For Sale, a Freehold Allotment )n Cobn'K-Bfrfet, next Victoria-street East. Tetms e&Ey. For Sale, a 4-roomed Cottage !n iVewtrn. Pi-ice, about £75; £40 in the Building Society. For Sale, a 5-repined Cottage in Wiliifim-ttrreL Low price. Terms psisy. For Sale, about 400 scr«s of Gooc! Fern Land, throe miles from WaiutU; on the I>iurj Read. Price, 10s pnr acre. . Four-roomed House in Newton Road, sillotmeM 33 by 100, freehold, good well of water. Piiiv £-200. Five-roomed House ia Newton Bead, allotment 33 by 200, good well of water. Pric«. £200 Two attached Cottages near Kybi r Pass Road, 33 by 100, freehold, good well, let at 12s per week. A bargain, £95. Five Allotments off the Great North Eoad, all adjoining, and freehold, containing in all half-an acre. Very cheap, £25. One-roomed House, and large allotment, with good well, situated in Commercial Road. Price, £30, the lowest. Also, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. ■JUTEAT ! MEAT!! MEAT !! STAR MEAT DEPOT, PAENELL. J. K. SMITH Again calls the attention of the Residents of Parnell, and Suburbs, to the following list of Prices:— Prime Roast Beef, 4d. 5d and 6d <& ft Steaks, 5d and 6d ft Stewing Beef, 3d, 3^d, and 4d $ ft Corning Beef. 3#d and 4d $ ft Corned Beef, 3j«fd and 4d •& ft Corned Beef, 26s the lOOlbs Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d ft Loin of Mutton, 3J£d $ 1b Fore-quarters Mutton, 2%& $ ft Haunches Mutton, 4)£d ft Saddles Mutton, 4d $ ft Pork, 4d, sd, and 6d $ ft. J.E.S. has always on hand the Best Ox and Heifer Beef, fresh and salted. Mutton of the Finest Quality. Goods Delivered, and Orders received. Terms, Cash. ADVANCE np/'S NELL. c> yOO.D Will s^l for Casb: : Roasting 4d 'saaßd6a BoiluVßeef'2dto3^ a Oor ed Beef, 27s per lOOlbs. jjgs Mutton, 4J4& Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d Loins Mntton, 3.#d Fore-quarters Mutton, 2}4&. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, TO MEET THE TIMES THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOR QUALITY. GOODS DELIVERED.