The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-No: 2,131.

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



SYDNEY AND MEL >i^^^^-i 1 BOURNE. Tho fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, according to telegraphic ad vices just to hand, left Sydney yesterday, and ii consequently duo here on Wednesday, tho 3rc ' January. She will leave Auckland again for Sydncyanc i Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, the 6th o) January. For freight or passage apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 29,1876. «Sl^fes*_TTNloN STEAMSHIP COM lj||||g|£ <U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. booking through to sydney, melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—January 1877. i•I. ■ I i f i I M i I i 1 £• J5 , ~ w _____ , p I'hu Tue. Sun. Wed Mon Fri. Tue. Sat. IS Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. H — & 9 14 17 22 26 30 3 g 12 i 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 0 i.no'ii. p. m.;a. m. a. m. p. m. p. m. a. m. non. The s.s. TARANAKI will leave the Wharf on THURSDAY, January i, at 12 noon. $3, Note.—From 15r,h December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ■ Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. s&ViW QTEAM TO SYDNEY FROM £5 MANUKAU. The Union Steamship Company will despatch the new and powerful s.s. 'r'- ROTORUA, 700 tons. 200 horse power, from the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, 10th January, at 10 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. «a&g^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION j|||g|;v,j. with tiie thames and coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES-DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: * From Thames: MUo3day, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. .Return Tickets, available from December 22 to January-I, Single Fares by any of our boats. Single Fare, 7s. (id. and ss. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromandel: Tuesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- Ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. vVeather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. m I M E TABLE. -jaA--—- _ rpj^ANSIT. . Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Vednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, i p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Notice.—Reduction in Fares. On and after Monday, December 11; 1876, the s.s. Transit will ake Passengers at reduced rates. Single Fares. 3. Cd.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. T^^AIKATO STEAM NAVI- H GATION & COAL MINING *S3BSa^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer W TAIKATO Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. JRRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December 18,1876. ' *sSi£^ AUCKLAND STEAM Jg&ga*>- /A PACKET COMPANY *&.-^&&x2» ■ (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave xVuckland for the above ports on WEDNESDAY, 3rd January, at 1 p.m., carrying Cargo for both ports. FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave for the above ports on THURSDAY next, Ith Jan., at i p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «£SVfej^ Tmoil GISBORNE AND ,||||||g; 52 napier, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Will leave Auckland as above on WEDNES DAY, the 3rd January, at 1 o'clock p.m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 30, 187 G. «Sasite£^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION _pl|fe;!O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <S=&S3SS&s> TIIE TUAMEB. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A, Fakquhak, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland: Wednesday 5 p.m. From Thames: Wednesday, 9.30 p.m. Return Tickets available from 22nd December, 1870, till January G, 1877. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, Gs. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. «Ssrfr~. Cl S7~ A7B, G~Y L E~ For Coromandel: Wednesday, January at 12 noon. For Wanwrei: Thursday. January 1, at 5 p.m. A. MfcGRKGOR, jAgcnt. A I U X U. •^&0^& The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku 1 Wednesday, 8 a.m. Vednesday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnga <* Newmarket. *9Bfcfc^ TfpOl* C O liaM AN DEL. i «^fe^ T]ie s<s . ABGYLEwIII leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every . FiiIDAY at 3 p.m. , FOR RUSSELL, WAIfGAROA, AND } MANGONJJI. . . ! The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels pi^jpaid at the Oflice on the Wharf. No cargo recurved after 4 p.m. FOR WANGAREI ANp MANGAPAI (Calling at MoKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passehgers). The s.s. ARGYLE will lekve for the above rface EVERY TUESDAY, af 5 p.m. j ■jj_y FOR TAURAiGA. p"?hc s.s. ROWENA will leaife the Queen-street



- *i^^^. ~XAT a i w c r a 4il|§|||; t t HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with thi owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extri Boat during tho Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced, Fare of 10s. fo - a Return Ticket, and the Manager of th< 3 Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board I including Baths, Towels, &c., to 15s. for First I & dM IO SND°II eCOnd-ClaSS' fr°m SATUE f The Steamer will leave overy Saturday at . p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m on Mondays. sSS^. TJ7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS *MmS&&^ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA S3SS3SB?KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek Will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, anc Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs everj Monday, Wedndfeday, and Friday, at mid-day. | Mahurangi. , For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturdaj at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Mondaj and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, 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. j^w^W ipASSENGERS' LINE OF Jgjggl^JL t PACKETS TONEWZEA- B^sagt£sg& Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. 1 _____ The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of Nepv Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al&t Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the pest 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. Roturn ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j rfUs^. "\TEW ZEALAND SIIIP jSSAv -Ll PING COMPANY ij|g||g> (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA.. 80S WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI ......1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA..B33 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 foi; the com fort 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 tho Head Oilice, Chri«lchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street, jsh,^- ITlYrrsY VESSEL FOR «i&lsi£ii^_ LONDON DIRECT. HS^SfereS J .-.i3 The favourite Al ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, . 780 tons register, George Ralls, Commander. This vessel is well-known for her rapid pas sages, and having her cargo engaged, will sail about the 12th JANUARY. Has excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), ...;,:; 93.- Qnecn^-sf.rfifif;. ~^TZT 111 OR LONDON DIRECT. "(^^T^la^- The favourite Al Clipper JSp|£gjPg^ Barque GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-claS3 passenger accommodation. ,y For freight oivpassagc apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. jSWji- <nUTTER 'VINCENT. ##^P^t^ FOR SALE, the well-known f3BK*K££s£Jr fuslj sailing trading cutter Vincent, gg3a -':' :f'"'Ji 20 tons register. Has good carry ing capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. £a^ mHE Brigantinc FLIRT, «Q3V -H- 100 tons register, John I^R 3?}^- McKknzie, Master, is a Regular jM^s?^ Trader between Al. CKLAND and K2^ESSESS&BI LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIE. Annkland. February 15.1878. CLARKE BEOTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ITTPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR Ii ONEHUNGA,.!. . Conducted by Mrs. Ljswis. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. • HL. POSSEN ISX lE, • Empfichlt sich semen Landsleuten Yon S. K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider und Tuchhandler, verspricht relle Bedienung und billige Preise.—Ecke yon Shortland und Queen treets. -j^T OTI CE Ol REMOVAL. • The office of Mr. Macicechnie. Solicitor, to Shortland-street, adioining business premises of Brown, Campbell and Co. * I> SALMON respectfully informs~~his &/* Customers and Friends that on and after WEDNESDAY NEXT, January^ he will Open a Branch Shop in Union-street, and hopes bjr keeping only first-class Meat at Reasonable Prices, to merit a fair share of patronage. R. SALMON, Butcher, Wyndham-slreet and Union-street. "(PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, JIT Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHELLING. MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. ■ "XTEW LOCK-STITCH SEWING J3I MACHINES. 53,. 10s., guranteed.— W: C. Dennes, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-street. __ _______ IR GEORGE. GREY'S EjrolbringriExi peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. /BOUNTIES, Financial Arrangement?. \j Local Elections, Rating, and Publio Works Aefaj, 187(5. See Brett's? Auckland Alman&c. p^,ojKEjH,n d Mp v AWU n ao' t



~ CANTERBURY OHEESI i Arrived Per Kenilwobth : o 124 CHEESE. ■;..] a _____. l r " T. 11. HALL & CO. I m c as. m c a. £ 2 i ~~ A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, » Ex ' Tamaya/ @ London. T. H. HALL & CO. AND ROOFING FELTS OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & 00. QNS A L E ARRIVED, Ex ' Matchlkss' @ Dunedin : OATS BRAN OATMEAL FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HALL & CO. 28th December, 1876. "N^EW CANTERBURY CHEESE. 10 OASES AIIRIVED PER HAWIiA. T. H. HALL & CO. T R R I V E D. Per 'Fairlie,' 'Emu,' and tho ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. the perfection ob 1 mechanism. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Dukahle, and Complete. It sows with the leant possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a.JJL'riuinph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE la the only m-actica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses straight needle, makes the "Lock-stileh" (alik on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from tho lightest musJins to tho heaviest AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER: it Will Hcill Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sow on and gather at tho same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. V.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not nccessewy for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. Wo claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Prick, and we feel conildent that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. • With tho Machine is furnished—Hemmcr, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £1 10s. With Table and Trcadlo £6 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. - We have appointed tho undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines arc procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. TT A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE &3T H A S R E M O V E D ! ! "v» TO TIIE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them . that although bis trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to . more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will Still bo adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His Now Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ',;' i:,',', Will always be foun d, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN . ;i AUCKLAND J \ aH. ATKI NS. FENCERST ■ V.t We, undersigned, are prepared to sink Wells and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply afc the Britomart Hotel, Custom hCMse»Btreet; and at Mr. G, Fowlers, Black- , smith, noxt to tho Windsor Castle Parnell,— i



5 IV/I"ONEY to LEND in large or smai -l_vA sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest,- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. - "1%/TONEY TO LEND in large or sraa! >. JJO_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.- Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment c^^Bs^^^^ev^ Marchioness Ladyship "**4xz*-*rw*i3i>ani*r Normanby. MRS. PATE STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. . : Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Aucklam and its vicinity that she has just received, c: Alrernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Material from home, including White and Grey Frencl } Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarle "Lasting1 and strong Kettering Jean ; also, stronj Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. J" R U S S E~~ L L' t • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDINC ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE HOBSON-STItEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. > ■ TERMS MODERATE. ROBERT PENNEY CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite tho Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. Al Orders punctually attended to. Charges Reasonable. 1 ■■ . ! '. •/N' E N. U I N E''■ a A L E OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &c. | Christmas Bargains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE \VTBLL KNOWN pot m pot. We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for <« our. Christmas Trade, and will of For them j3«ij| nt such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following -list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest TClcmc Raisins, 6d. pcrlb. New Currants, 5Jd. per lb. Splendid Hobartbwn Jams, in jars, GJd. pcrlb. „ „ „ in 81b. tins, Bid. » Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Gd. per box A Fine Light Sugar for 4Jd. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase yourJJJ CHIIISTMAS HAMS, BACON. AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get FULL VAI/UE for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business, i SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, IS. 2D. P3EB JAi. F. lIEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEKSE FACTORS, The T Pot on tiik Coknicu; Also, at Graliainslown and Shortland. ear AMkiiky CiiiusTMAS to you All. "S2R i I TI M B E R. KOBERT BART LE V having charge of tho Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, "Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Largo and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. .d, N:B.—Orders from thecountry will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1870. OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. original price, lis.—Phillipa's Mart, Queen str et. J~~N O. O G~lTo U G 11, MECHANIST. Mase fi c l 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. JA N.D .J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. iVTEW gkoceryT^Tea, provision^ J3I AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. PUNCTUALITY IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. "What's the Time?" This irritating question would not be heard so continually if everybody invested in one of BARTLETT'S WATCHES. Bartlett's London Lever Watches are Manufactured expressly to his order, and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME ! Watr.hes and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions. A. G. BARTLETT, 62, QUEEN-STREET,' (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). l^F" O T I ~C! E^ C. T. HARDING Having Purchased tho Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiaed & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, pegs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL,. FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberplly accorded lo his predecessors. N.'B.— Posy, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION,, Carting done with despatoh. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Skpil Depot, will ivrtMvn prompt attention. -\r e'w castle "coal IS AHONEHUNGA. The Carg6 of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lotß to suit purchasers. P. CLARE, '_ Wharf, Onehunga. W~ "ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, : < (Late Preeoe and Graham), ' Licensed Interpeetek and Survkvoe, ■• - Tamahcro, Waikato. Address in Auckland :~WUfflun OolOiniiU, 13|3^» ; S?UQitW» Yv&mk |ka9«*,^B.!ls«



2f\ . N S A L E - 50 hhds. Superior Cider >- 200 cases Limejuice Cordial - 100 oases Sarsaparilla. 5 BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ■_ - f\N SALE, by the UNuERSIGNED, \J Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ! ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt , 350 boxes Candies, Belmont and Brandon -, 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 600 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor d ton's, and Overall's x 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton s 25 cases Bottled Vinegar Ii 25 cases Piwtlcs t 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands g 30"cases Sardines, J- and i 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, 5 and Tartaric Acid = 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip } 280 Ash Oars i> 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Shecthing Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, o.i Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, i Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. , Agents for Lea & Pcrrin'a Sauco, Townshend's t Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. 1 POTTER & CO., J . Durham-street. ■ gILLIAED J> O OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. Wlew local industry. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. ParnelL MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows:— f8.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V5.45p.n> v6.30p.m. rfftQ^cmilE LATEST OUT! READ THIS ! NEWS having just boon received b3 r the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is compelled, in order to KEEP up his NAME as a PAYER of Twenty Shillings in the £, to REALISE AT ANY COST ON HIS PRESENT STOCK. Ills Creditors in tho West End of London must be attended to, as thoyaro not like Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. Therefore, there is no help for it but to appeal to tho Public generally, and this can only be effectually done by giving them IMMENSE VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY. 171ASHIONABLE C L O TIII Ni^l • - AND Straw and felt iiatS, Of Every Description, • for the Coming Holidays, Is Now Placed Within the Reach op All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! KST WHAT WAS WANTED ! =©9 I. Ij EV \ Has, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED UP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON THE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so that they can now depend upon being properly I Fitted before Leaving the Premises, a want hitherto much felt in Auckland. Being a TAILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of charge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. jjh m ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, and others intending to visit the Sports got tup on their Lehalf at the beautiful Ellerslie Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so if. w. we j l g U ited that they need not be ashamed of each other. SS- RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's before going elsewhere, and see how he will turn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that will astonish you. tST PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a delight in seeing^ their offspring Well Dressed, arejoften Puzzlcdrv.'here to go, Listen to Vox Populi, and step in at I. LTCTY'S, where you will find an assortment not to be equalled in Auckland, thereby saving you both time and trouble, and above all, money. jCfo*gK QJEAPAEING MEN AND iSylf|tl^ BUSH PEOPLE! <^jCTg5ffSTi-l Th ere is a Place in Auckland I where yon can come either Early in the Morn ing or Late at Night to GET CLOTHED, which you will find out is the only place in Town which will suit two of your wants—namely, Time and Pocket. A Dressing-Room has been specially prepared for your convenience. NUFF SED!!! I. LEV V, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUKEN-STRKKT, (Opposite McArthur, Shcra & Co.*3 Warehouse). UST PLEASE GIVE A CALLJ . j ! •ftTOTICE TO '.PURCHASERS OF '-LI PIANOS. To ArmiVN by the Loch Urk— A few of the Finest PIANOS ever imported, which will be sold You Cash Cheaper than any hitherto offered, or may be paid for by monthly mstalments. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, I WELLKSUiY-S'rUBKT. j 431" Pianos from £7, for besrfnnore, Harmoniums, from £8, %% THE HaiidsDiuopt Tronpcra'iinJY'USte itt



"lirrHAT are tho advantages of buying a SEWING MACHINE at Denxes's? They are legion—more numerous than the changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. Ho keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C JONES, to help the Ladies out of their difliciilties, and keep their Machines in order freo of charge. 3rd. He gives Ono Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. T3 EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, QUEEN-STBEET, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. ■ itar Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. R FRENCH • HAS REMOVED TO THE T> OVAL rpEA TV/TART, . THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Victoria-street, WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. O~T~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 tho office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Acrcnt for Mr. W. K. Carter. M. AUL -^j^ gole Contnictoi . t0 t ] lc City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other- ' wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office. Queen-street. QHOKTLY !—ONE SHILLING! A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE , J. BRAME, Proprietor. ; Visitors from the country, and Boardera will i find this establishment convenient for town ■ business, and at the same time quiet and retired, } and offering first-class accommodation, with . home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, ; corner of Turner-street. ■\T c w "patterns' -Ll JL 3 Mstw®U^ PAPERHANGINGS, f^B1 *11 — ■ j ust Opened 'City of Auckland.' : Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White « Varnishes, &c, and every description of .' Painters' materials i Patent Silicate anil Carson's Anticorrosion ] Paint i PORTLAND CEMENT . 1 • GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. \ J Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our • Warehouse, - 3 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. I '■ J W. PHILLIPPS & SON. ] CARSON, House andTand Agent, 3 o Rent and Debt Collector, * Sticiibury's Buildings, Qujsex-stkeet. < aTIHEAP DRAPERY STORE. \j SYMONDS-STKEET. ' t ( Not Selling OfF, neither Selling under Cost, \ but 1 havo several lines bought much under value, which I am offarinji at very low prices, to give the public the benefit. ] In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, I \ Haberdashery, &c>, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from \ 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. Qd.; Ladies' i and Children's Hat3,*from Is.; Mea'sfroni Is. ad. ' i J. " lIEAPE. 3 WANTED Known, that D. GoLDI.E is ' prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe s and other Building Materials, including Sashes, E Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, 1 louse Blocks, J Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shindies, &C, &C. E at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua x torn-house-street. i ANTED to dELiT^loTet, a Large t Brick Store—For fidrjiculars, apply to 3 Mr Alfred Smart, Viiri(iri;i-sr.roetKast. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of ] V ? Buggy Harness, to know that the under rjUrvi-jd has Two Sots or Host English-made, with j iii'iscvor G:'";iia:! Silver■ Moi:«lin^a : also Four 1 Seteßost IW-\^. Mounted ditto, for sale at cost ! price, t(:MiJi'.<-:r-jo:si£or large shipments to ttiTi7o • t yorLoch h'X'f^n:> and Abornvic. A large stock j ■ of r:;tra :*U-o:v,c IJuJlooi? IliUe Riding tfaddleo, i made '.:r*i-\'Qj~ly for Butchars and other heavy ' s ■vvoric, ut 77:-!. Bd. each, oompleto with mounts.— W.S. JONEy, VVnolcijale and Uelait Saddler, 1 I\ja?iulacltn*er find Importei', Queen - street. 1 N -B.—Af ew best quality llidi ny; Saddles, sUghtly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray HftrnnAft *^^AJN.TSD::ll!rp\^;.il^^v:Moiißl>i * V? SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, j Newton Road» . c \ '\ WANTED I^NOW.N-itKaf Ci-Plummei" cleans all Jdridfl of Straw and Panama : , Hats, and alters them to any required shape, ' t C J 5. wislies to state that there ai'o hundredg of ' - Hats, especially Logliorns, annually thrown aside, which would well repay tho espenße oi : cleaning and re-trimaiiDg. Hats blocked op Btratched. Hats cleaned for tlio trau». Note



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT',, i No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High stroet, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, about ono half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are tinder cultivation, the remainder in grass, togethor with good orchard, dwellings house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all heees sary building, suitablo for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, contrally situated, being at the i unction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfona ablo 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with G6 x lOu feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm ofl3o acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds, &c, only 12 milos from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part Btrong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on Uio Waiau Block, Waiuku, with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a vory compact Farm of 67 acres of really good land, ono half of which, is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelvo miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from thciandiug-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 and other 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 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 broomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil« ton, with frontage to the main road- FOR SALE, on easy termo, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardt>n, and about i acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara BusbJl f' miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at/very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsouby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOIi SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-rooined 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 buildg ings, only 11 miles from Auckland: JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT « Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale:— FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11: acres, together with comfortable Cottage, large barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. The praperty com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home-. Stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable House and out-buildings upon the farm, and about half-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is offered a bargain, as the owner has left the colony. The farm has a frontage to the Wade River. Price, £180. FOR SALE, a bargain, a first-class Store or Warehouse, built of brick, in the centre of the city, with concrete floor, coach-house, 3-stalled stable, and good well of water. Cost £1,600J Price, £1,000. FOR SALE, in that healthful locality known as the Carlton Gore Road, all that beautiful Residence lately occupied by Mr. Brown, and near the residence of H. H. Lusk, Esq. There are five spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very near to the Domain. Price, £350; £250 can remain on mort gage. FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with freehold allot ment 49 x 91, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the cottage. Price. £210. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. Thews are 100 acres nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard? &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acre 3of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £475; £200 • cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and good view. Price, £200. 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. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 acres of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from the Paterangi School-house, 50 acres "in grass, and a large por tion fenced. This property will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving the district. Price, £4 10s. per acre; £550 of the purchase money can.- : renmin on the property. 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, £225. £75 cash, balance san remain on mortgage. £3T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see tny long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. •M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland OR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET-HOUSE:— FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomcd House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an icre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and Bvery modern convenience: good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. 'tamd FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms peryeasy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated In Sundry-street, well finished inside and out» range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c., freehold allotment; a real comfort ible place. 'Price, £230. Terms, £100 cash, aalancc on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and large illotnient, good run for a cow: very suitable nvestment for a working man. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes vvalk from town. Every modern convenience, lairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye,, i^ood garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, 8600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. • FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cainbelllvillo slanted with ornamental trees, securely fenced. Deing a splendid site for gentlemen's residences dew unparalleled. Price. £250. ■* FOR SALE, a 4-rootned Cottage in Newton !ioad, with allotment 33 x 100 good well, &o £!50. FOR .SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Newton load, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, ,ood well, &c. £200. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage gin Brown itreet, Ponsonby, on the left hand side of Brown itreet, stable and well, allotment 10 x 100. £260. I'erms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomert Cottago in Brown itreet, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot nent 10 x 103, good well, &c, well fenced and lew. Price, £180. Terms vorr easy, £30 cash. FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x 22i eet, fenced, just off upper end of Kyber Pass. Price. 20s. per foot. FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompallier's Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 107 x .05. Price, £135. FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngaruawohia, ;ood business sites, close to 'the bank. Price ow and towns easy. FOR SALE, ;"> Allotments at Titakmi, good «■ sit ion. A bargain, £20 the lot. ' FOR SALE, the Leasn (ig yetira) oi' an Allofc nent in Symonds-street, sulyont to £11 tor unara, two frontages. Price, &io, FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments {free* 1010. and leasehold), in various parts cf th'a Down, Suburbs, and Province. m MT See Atlvortisameat Board, Mai'ket-'aouid It. C. GRESNWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market Hawser (BSTABWSHEITII VRA~Ss£ WB ' % A U © NRW ANT) SjICOSiVHANII. GIQTHIEK, ■ •Wilesley-street East. 01 oth i v>g Uvvghu JJfß,—Araissemerj a can bu ma.&s £o? the lurchase of Ciothina, Siooka, &0.1 tit'Ertwua tf>U3es>