The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No. 3,121.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1876

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«i£k&^ T7IOE SYDNEY AND MEL ,J||||gg;JD BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HEPvO, Captain Logan, left Melbourno yesterday, the 22nd instant, and is due here on the 3rd Dec.' She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 6th of December. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, November 23, 1870. TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- "U PAN V (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. boo icing through to sydney, melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—November, 1876. pi%%|% % % % % H | i Fri. Wd. _>- Nov Nov <2 ______ 21 21) O 2 5 [p. m. p. m. " The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 29th instant, at 5 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. *§£Bfe».C<TEAM COMMUNICATION »3sl_t__&»>>^9 WITH THE THAMES AND COROIVIANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Monday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandcl : Wcdaesdav, 12 noon 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. eSSkt^ XT*OR THE HOT SPRINGS, jpgfpg^ P lUAHUR A NGT, MAT A KAN A, •sSssssSJsjsr i_AWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, will sail ad 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. Matakaxa, Kawau, 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. CASEY. T^Oli COROMANDEL. vSszza&S'- The gg _ 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 E VERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bookod and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Manga wai 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 KATIKATI should sufficient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA lor all BAY OP PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a fortnight. , ° __. MCGREGOR. Manager. _, ~ X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF sS2££3k Jl packets to new zea ■SbSsSsSH—l Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of Isew Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , . _~,_+ The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J __^« /GUTTER 'VINCENT.' •^^^^4^ FOR SALE, the well-known -£32£___£^iast sailing trading Cutter vlN ■^3_H_i_ CENT,' 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water Is la first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, applyto^ & GRAHAM# I^Vfe^ "VSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI ?BB_I_>-. W • G VTIOX & COAL MINING <^ra_SB'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATQ leaves Mercer for Hamilton-Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton lor Mercer-Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge-Thursday, at Leaves Cambridge for Mercer-Friday, at 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary.' Fort-si rp.et. November 1 .1878. ~7T" FTIHE Brigantine FLIRT, _JSJ3£-V^ _|_ 100 tons register, John tSMKI^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular t|s_3#^ Trader between AL 08-LAND and s_—3Esas»™ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgly^o Mc ___ NZIE> Auckland. February 15. 1876^ '_, " TTTOR LONDON DIRECT, jfS^p^v JD TO FOLLOWTHE The favourite Al Clipper BarQUe GLENLORA, Kmv n _ heP way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. Wclass passenger accommodation. For freight or passage ap^to^ & .^ Agents. .^^^jml) R W A I U X U. "^^^^ The ss. TAM O' SHANTER wiU Ca^o^^un^: fOUOWSFTomWaiuku: Mono -v, 2 p.m. Tuesday, / a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 0 a.m. Friday, 5 i.m. Saturday, 1.30 a.m. Mamikau Heads on Priday, at 7 a.m. Goods for Pollock Settlement per Wednesday s Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores or Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A,. CUNNINGHAM, Oft^bußSft 9r Newmarket,



__>*^V T7IIRST WOOL SHIP FOR ,J|Sg^, JF LONDON DIRECT. ; ' i_^__|OTw^f > The magnificent iron ship ' ORARI, I 1051 tons register, Richard Mosey, Commander, will be dispatched as above on or about the 30th December. The ship carries an experienced Surgeon. For jreight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. (4,4. mO FOLLO W TH E j|g||3^. X ORARI. dg&m£iis^Sr The favourite Al ship CTTY OF AUCKLAND, 780 tons rcgioi-cr, Gkorge Ralls, Commander, now discharging her inward cargo, will load as above. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. 1 For freight or passage apply to } THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 93, Queen-street. "rtTsT XT' Olt HOKIANGA DIRECT. _S|l_*§_§|_r The Regular Trading Schooner QUEEN, Captain T. Jones, will sail for Hokianga on TUESDAY, 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. _rt*. a. ZEALAND SHlP jS^t^^ 131 PING COMPANY <%s3sk2&^ (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The AVATKATO .. 1053 M ATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1101 RAKAIA ....1057 WAIT Alt A .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the comf ort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-stref.t. ~_Z~Z~ T7l IR S T VESSEL FOR jßOJ§|^\ JD LONDON DIRECT. ~_B_f_|_|l|_f' The well-known Clipper Barque RAPIDO, Al at Lloyd's, is expected in a few days, and will sail as above. Has room for a limited quantity of wool, the principal part of her cargo being already engaged. For rates of freight, apply In ROBERT WALKER & CO., Agents. HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Foot of Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKSI WATCHES! WATCHES! JEWELLERY 1 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 1 _3T Repairs in Every Branch of the Trade executed under H. G. P.'s personal superinten dence. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of gOppET> No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. 171 lITH 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. U S 13 II E rT • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Aeen*- for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and Stout. Bills discounted. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. (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, &c, at private houses. , H S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed byExperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c., &c. .. — WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg- Bloggonausht Check in Mosfiel Tweed Trousers for 10a The best value in Now Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. _____ — WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle "Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office : Durham-street. Auckland. <Ti LAR X E BR 0 THERS %/ (LATE CROMBIE'S). ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLiiitJL.E'Ot , . , , Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. ! First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices, Children's Portraits instantaneously, i



~\\T A R D & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.), FORT-STREET, Auckland, AGENTS FOR , The Auckland Steam Rope Factory Allender's Soap Factory Thames River Sawmills Otaua Sawmill, Waikato Heads Sydney Paper Manufactory Ind Coope & Co.'s Bottled Ale "VVendel's New Zealand Grapo Wine. ZSI E D A R. TO CABINETMAKERS, BOATBUILDERS TURNERS, &c. CEDAR can now bo supplied in log, or sawn in any sizes to suit purchasers. Apply to WARD & CO. (Late J. S. Macfarlane & Co.); Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street , mHE NEW ZEALAND FIBRE COM pany (limited), ake now manufacturing at their Mill s, Kaih v, KAIPARA : FLAX MATTING, similar to Coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitablo for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at .various Public Build ings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the im ported article, well adapted for Thatching and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, AGENT IN AUCKLAND. "D N G L I S H GOALS. Ex Sam Mendel, from Londgn. The undersigned have FOR SALE a shipment of WEST HARTPOOL COAL, which far excels the best Newcastle for Household use and Smithy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have tried this Coal pronounce it superior to anything in the market. , _ ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, September 26th, 1870. R ¥. B. W~O ODPI AM, 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 X, 187 C. * AL O V E T T • TAILOR, &c., WELLESLE Y r-STRE ET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. Tub Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. JN O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefibl d's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general^ Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. O~ ARRIVE, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. T) I C T U R E sT SPECIAL NOTICE. W. PHILLIFPS & SON Are now offering their IMMENSE STOCK of PICTURES, comprising OLEOGRAPHS, AUQUAGRAPHS, AUTOTYPES, CHROMO GRAPHS^ PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, at a large discount on Publisher's Price, to make room for New Shipments daily expected. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEBN-BTREET. T^ O T i" C E. T. B. CAME RON, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and Correct Estimates for all descriptions of Bmld ings on the shortest notice. T>ONES ! HBONES ! 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. SOPPET. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. f9-30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. H a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■<1.15 p.m Newmarkets 2 p.m. 1 2.45 p.re 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.m 16.30 p.m. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. _ ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shor tland-s tree t. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _J3( COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. Q<3T LOSSES Promptly Paid. IGEQt Pi PMSRCB, Ma ftgw,



___»P__Tfe_r_ AND SMALLER SUMS TO 3&O\7V? LEND on freehold security. In terest low if security first-class. —Apply to E. MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest. —Apply to 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. BELL AND G E M M E L L, CURRIERS & LEATHER MERCHANTS. Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATJIER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, ETC. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per 'Hero.' AVYNDIIAM-STREET, Corner of Albert-street. Appointment 5 Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, AViiite and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting- and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E L L'S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOUSON-STBEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERAT E^ O V E R T ~O W, • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. _ •' O C A L IN D U STR V ! LOCAL INDUSTRY! BUY no more IMPORT 10D CHAIRS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Furniture Dealers. BUY nOTnore IMPORTED WASH-BOARDS, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all re?pcctable Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c., at all respectable Toy Shops : or of the Maker, it. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Groat North Road. Orders may "hoirii-p.n to J. Duffy. Newton Ivxpresa. H"E Undersigned are CASH Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, AVOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. CARSON, House and Land Agent, a Rent and Debt Collector, STrciinurtY's Builiunks, Quken-stkeet. CT TAC E.V & Me EW I N IO BEG TO INFORM Til 15 PUBLIC THAT THE CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET LUNCHEON AND SUPPER CITY BUFFET ROOMS CITY BUFFET ARE NOAV OPEN. CITY BUFFET CITY BUFFET Corner of QUEEN AND CITY BUFFET ])URHAM-STREETS. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, H • HOUSE, SHIP, AND W I m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fj j « g W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O __ Province. _ W " td J.H. requests attention of Builders and "^ [_i others to his New Glazing Tariff. ' X — o J. HENDERSON. ,- . - — V 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. CHEAP TIMBER! 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. AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. nHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \_y NEWMARKET. D. CAMPBELL sells Tea from 2s. upwards; Keillor's Marmalade, and Hawkin's Tart Fruit, at 10d. per tin; reaily good Fresh Butter and Eggs, in every week, at market prices. Give the Goods a trial, and you will probably come again. CHEAP FIREWOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree AVood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. ¥. WEBSTER^ • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 1.33, Queen-street, Auckland. iMnrt Uip Union Rank). PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doom, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. A RRIVED, AND FOR SALE, By the Undersigned, WOOL PACKS, Full Weight and Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. HE PURESTTaND MOST WHOLE SOME STIMULANT IN THE WORLD I S. EVINSON, Proprietor of the "Eden Vive Hotel," pjedges himself to smspiy Mb Customers with UDOLPHO AVOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHNAPPS pure and unadulterated, either by the Glass or by the Bottle. Tho above Spirit is invaluable in cases of Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Urinary Affections, &c. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near AVellcsley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 is, For the last 17 years in the, above business, „__s



WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. AY. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve 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 are 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. AY. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. m lIE KENTISH HOTEL, X WAIUKU, 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. THE ARGYLL HOTEL. 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.AV. being in 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 llooms (one of Alcock's best Tables.) Ciyility and Comfort combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. OST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street, AVellington. 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. TII O M A~S URW IN, Propktktok. ELECT T> O O M. XI THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. T7IXCHAN"(J_niOTEL, PARNELL. E'J (KNOWN AS THE BARRELL). JOHN J. ODLUM, Proprietor, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Parnell, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Hotel, and having made extensive alterations, and refurnished the same at considerable ex pence, 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 1-iiquors 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. TESTATE OF HENRY PROBERT. UNDER DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. SHORTLAND-STREET. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK, FURNITURE, AND CABINETMAKERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Drawing-room Suites, Chest Drawers, Ward robes, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, &c. and all Sundries for Furnishing pur poses. Sale to continue for 14 days only, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. R. C. CARR,. I Trustees E. ISAACS, | trustees. CJHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS, OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. f\ N S A L E : TO ARRIVE, Per ' Fairlie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N SALE, ex ' Orari,' ' City of Auck land,' and ' Abern 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 ~ Arch , 100 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to IS feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Colman's Starch AVindsor Soap, Tartaric Acid, Cream Tartar, Pickles, Vinegar, Sardines, Paste, Blacking, &c. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. _ T - c - J. PARTINGTON. Has much pleasiire in informing the public that he has commenced business as ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & MACHINIST, in those premises lately occupied by Messrs Spragg and Sons, in Wakeneld.-Bt.reet, 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. Air 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. C. C A^ Tl R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, fow doors below the Union Bank. E 0 R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Caj& Buyers o£ XftUOWi



Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, Ist November, 18/6. HHENDERS arc invited for the Erection JL of a Post and Telegraph Office at Drury. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the office of the District Engineer, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for PublicAVorks, andmarkedoutside "Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Drury," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of Novem ber, 1876. , ~ . Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time • above speciiied. ' The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ! accepted. i AY. H. CLAYTON, j Colonial Architect. Public AVorks Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November Ist, IS7G. FTHENDERS arc invited for the Erection I of a Post and Telegraph Office at AVaiuku. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, AYcllington ; the Office of the District I Engineer, Auckland, and the Office of the I Resident Engineer, Newcastle. ! Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works,andmarked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Waiuku," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to \ noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of November, j 1876. ; Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided i the original Tender and deposit are lodged with ! the nearest District Engineer at the time aboye i specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. AY. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public AVorks Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, Ist November, 1876. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Office tit Mercer. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington,at the Office of the District Engineer, Auckland, and the Oilice of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle. | Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders for Posl and Telegraph Oliice, Mercer," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of Novem ber, 1870. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November Ist, 187 G. TENDEPiS arc invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Oftice at Cam bridge. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, at the Office of the Dis trict Engineer, Auckland, and the office of the Resident Eugineer, Newcastle. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works.and marked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Oilice, Cambridge," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY.the 30th day of Novem ber, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received-pro vided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. AY. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public AYorks Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), AVellington, November 6th, 1876. rfIENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of a Post and Telegraph Office at Paeroa, Ohinemuri. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, AVellington; the Public Works Offices at Auckland and Thames. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works,and marked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Paeroa," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of Novem ber, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. AY. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public AVorks Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, November ±th, 1876, njIENDERS are invited for Erection of. JL Public Offices for the General Government at Gisborne. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Offices of the C lonia! Architect, Wellington ; and at the Public AVorks Offices, Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works.and marked outside " Tenders for Public Offices, Gisborne," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th day of November, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. i AY. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. HE UNDERSIGNED being about to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP, are open to receive TENDERS to noon of AVEDNES DAY, the 2Jth instant, for the PURCHASE, either together or in lots, of the Articles specified below. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Strong Engine, about 8-horse power, and Cornish Boiler Saw and Bench, Chaff Cutter Corn Crusher, Shafting Belting and Gear, Iron Tank Weighing Maching Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness. Also, GOODAVILL of the COAL and F.LJIK WOOD Business hitherto carried or- by us LEASE (with Purchasing (JlaVisej* of tha PRE MISES, which comprise a splendidly situated Corner Allotment, with numer ous Buildings, and a first-class Well of \\ ater with Pump, AYe have also ON SALE, at COST PRICE :— Small Engine, Grabber Cast-iron Drinking Trough And a large assortment of Ploughs Ovens, Stoves, Ranges, &c. NICHOLLS & HALL. mO CARPENTERS.—Tenders JL quired for the erection of n "Hnnef- in Alfred-street.—For particulars atmlv to Tnhn GoodaU, Stichbury's Builflj ngs _ QuSstreet KarangahaTpe district BOARD. Tenders are invited for certain Earthworks, also tor a supply of Scoria-ash for current year. Particulars at the office of the Board, "York- Street, Newton, F, CHERRY,



JO II N S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. S, Q.UEEN-STREUT. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, \V aiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of G7 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good roau. FOR SALE, at a very law pri; c, 120 acres good Bush Land at the J'uhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the landing-place. 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 mid. otner out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk trom the Union Bank. ~ , FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres :■■»"•« land, 25 of which are in grass, with i-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles Irom .Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy term::, a comfortable tot r roomed Cottage, good sanh.ii, and about i actea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, *S 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 "oomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from^g^a^Qp PET No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, « Auckland, lias the following- Choice Pro perties for sale: — INVESTMENT—For Sale, 3 first-class Resi dences at the foot of Wellesley-street, producing £3 per week rent. This is a tlrst-clasa freehold, and a really good investment. FOR SALE, fci Seafield View, a comfortable four-roomed Residence, with freehold allotment. Price, £180. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in I lie choice locality of Remuera. Price, £175; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of B acres at Remuera, on the-main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, a reahy fine Buildinur Site at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the 7s Tt \v market Railway Station ; theiv are 2A acres, and the site commands a magnificent view. Price, £550. . FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOIL SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symcrnds-street with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOE SALE, in Seaflcld "View; a fine Residence in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 19 x 91, let for 12s. per week. Price, £210 WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohanpo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres in «raSS, and alar.ere por tion fenced. This property will he sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £1 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can remain on the property. MAN GARE.—For Sale, a really beautiful Farm of 125 acres, all fenced and in rich grass, with-Residence and large beach frontage. This choice property is only il miles from Auckland by a good macadamised road, and 4 miles from the Onehunga Railway Station. Price, £15 per acre. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House in Nelson-street, with freehold allotment. This property is only five minutes walk from the Union Bank. Price, £250. BST For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. L E NNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland A S H T O N & SON o HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE ;— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as- the Royal Hotel, adjoining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station and the District and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property can be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water s and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a trood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 00 feet, in G undry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A Bbeautif ully-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. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth ofc Cox's Creek, with a large water frontage, divided into 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.—Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildintrsi QUEEN-STREET.-First-cla^ 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-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Qu£ e£m t, r.?? tJ?X T wide and easy fli Sht of stairs. CUSTQM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious. Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. A LARGE SHOP at the corner of Queen and "Victoria-streets, in the New Theatre Buildings; plate glass front. This position is second to none in Auckland. H. ASHTON & SON, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildi^gg, YEW LOCAL IND TJsYIX A trial solicited. Ac&. f or it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory : York-street. Parnell. ]j^£ R- T R A F F O iTd, SURGEON (M* JJa«=l^^ "WATTTPWrtPt T\ UHaNI IS T, Qjfjlala STREET. Teeth extracted &. c^ Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Ret). AV\ ™- AT T E RToIL rpnoTTR AND RETAIL GROCER, A_ lNT j corn DEALER, QuW street, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewoofl. rat and unnit : Hay Rtrpv f'hflff CHE A PEST FIRE WO O n ~F VF R OFFERED TO THE PU fiLIC. C T. FORDING Is SELLING at tae Mechanic*' Bay Coal and Firewood Yards, FIRFTvVOOD from 7a. to 12s. PER TON (uncut), Delivered within a moderate distance, VOTt OASTT OXT.v. J~" B R O W N AN D ITTT^N" o MUSTC WAREHOUSE, * Shoi t'and-E-trei't. JUST OPENED, A LOT OF NEW MUSIC* SONGS, AND PIANOFORTE SOLOS, &C, &c, z :o . , "Judge's Song from Tri^Tby ,], a . y » )f v, 118 v - [ &q. i£kw Byron's GxkmZ