pyiatad mad p«biishe4bF the Ptopcfejoi /,Be3«rJ ; RssTt, of Pftmell. at his (Sworsu $ttor) Pti»j?.! tog Office, Wyndfeaia-stJ^et, in t|e Qltjf fl

THE EVENING STAB, WftimAY. JANUARY 19 1877,



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. T II E II A"V M A R X E T. npHR subscriber Has received instructions JL to oilV-r for sale, on Wednesday, the 21th January, at 11 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, known (is •'' Windsor Park and Virginia YV atcrs, near Waiuku. The property contains about 1200 acres of very c'mJcc (-ini/iing Land, laid down 111 permanent graces, subslantally fjiu-cd. a^l subdivided into c mvemont paddocks, withhtock-yardslabourers cottrges, &c. The situation is very heartily, v,;; til'abundant supply of water. The scenery is magnificent, and great care has been taken by the present owner to preserve and -where posdbie add to. the syivan beauties of the lands cape Bntli land and water abound with game ; and " Virginia, Waters," a lake o£ about thirty aces, is well stocked with iish, &c. The pro party is: within-Srve minutes walk of the rising Township of , Waiuku, whore there is a good wharf, and, steamers run to and from Onehunga almost. daily. -. With the property may be purchased a herd of about 200 well-bred 1: oung Stock, a flock oi: about 800 Sheep of superior quality, and about 30 Young Horses, &c. Mr. E. Constable, of Kent Farm, Wainku, will shew tiie property to intending purchasers, and full particulars maybe had from the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. TIIE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, January 4, 1877, at 11 o'clock, unless previously dis posed of, ' A portion of the Lamb Hill Estate, near Waiuku, consisting of about SOO acres or rich fattening land. About half the pro perty is subdivided into nine paddocks, and laid down in permanent pasture. Buildings consists of 12-roomed House, lately erected ; Foreman's Cottage, with 6 rooms ; and all the necessary Outouild ings and Stockyards. This property is well watered, healthily situated on the West Coast, within a convenient distance of the Auckland market, and is a desira ble Homestead. For leave to vie^^>lyjo^ , Or the alffle^bjjckland : __^ THE HAYMARKET.



SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. THE S H E E P FAIR, i-i REMUERA. EOR SALE, the Undermentioned :— 100 Young Ewes, 30 Yearling Rams, Mr. Jas. Dilworth ~ , _ , ■ 59 Rani Hoggetts, Messrs Russell and Jackson 117 Lincoln Ewes, 29 Hams, Messrs A. and J. Anderson ISO E\v"S, 1 Ham, Mr. David Thompson 20 Lincoln Ewes, 11 Lincoln Rams, Mr. ■TV, C7O :E\vciJ, 200 Ewe Lambs, Mr. J. B. Hay JLO Leicester Ewes, 31 Leicester Ram Hogs, Mr Benj, McLean SO Longwool Ewes, 90 Lambs, -10 Wethers, 1 Ram. Mr. Joseph Scott 23 Two-tooth Hams, Mr. W. Fergusson 700 Ewes, 300 Wethers, 200 Lambs, 20 Rams, - ■ Mr. Robert Hall" ; ' „ 50 Ewes, 50 Wethers, Mr. John TV heeler 300 Ewes. 20 Rams, Mr. Henry Vci-coe 35 Lincoln ;Ram3 (Two-tooth), Mr. R. J. Middletdn ; ■ _ .''..' 5 Lincoln Rams, Mr. Richards • , 120 Ewes, Mr. C. H. Bowden 10 Ewes, 00 Lambs, Mr. Edward Allen - 110 Ewes, Mr. John Bryant : , 60 Ewes, 2 Llama, Messrs Hurst and Olive 180 Ewes, Mr. -John Aiclcen .. 30 Ewes, 60 Lambs, Mr. Robert Coutts 135 Ewes (Leicesters), 40 Ewe Lambs, 36 Wether Lambs, 26 Ram Lambs, 38 Rams, Mr. H. 30 Ewes," 10 Lambs, 20 Wethers, Mr. W. Douglas ', „ 13 Wethers, 12 Lambs, Mr. Douglas, sen. 200 Ewes, Mr. John Kelly 110 Ewes, Mr". WV D'uder 10 Ewes, 1 Leicester Ram, Mr. Chas. Moore 30 Ewes, 30 Lambs, Mr. John Ogilvle CO Ewes, 100 Lambs, Mr. A. Macdonald 200 Ewes, 100 Lambs, Mr. It. D. Badley <0 Ewes, 50 Lambs, Mr. W. James 12 Lambs, Mr. A. Alexander 25 Ewes, Mr. W. Atkin 23 Ewes, Mr. A. S. Thompson ;. til Lambs, Mr. G. M. Morley SO. Ewes, Mr. C. J. Crago . ;/' ,- ~ «■ 80" Ewe Hoggetts, Messrs Thompson Bros., 60 Ewes, 80 Lambs, Mr. Jas. Crawford 300 Ewes, 100 Lambs, Mr. J. S. Buckland 11 Rams, Mr. James Whyte 200 Ewes, Mr. Reuben Martin J >■ J d ~J lOff'Ewe?, Mr. Oliadwin SO Ewes, 50 Lambs, Mr. P. Symonds. ---50 Ewe ilo:.?gutts, Mr. J. O'Keil 50 Ewes, Mr. R. Hattaway , - »(. wj ,<■ 81 Ewes, 30 Lambs. 10 Rams (Lincoln), 60 Lin-, coin Ewes, 20 Lincoln Rams, Mr Joseph May . . . 30 Ewes, Mr. Chas. Elliott ,",,'. 100 Ewes, 50 Lambs, Mr. W. Scott 100 Ewo Lambs, 8 Leicester Rams, Mr. Hi ss Ewes, &r2 Lambs, Mr Vincent Walters ~ , 60 Ewes, 10 Two-tooth Lambs, Mr Thomas Henwood 100,Kwcs, 13 Rams Mr A. MoNicholl-,._^ 100'Longwool Wether Lambs,.;Mr Thomas 100 Lambs (mixed sexes), Mrs M. Lynch !)Q Ewes, 70 Ewe Lambs, 3 ; Rams, Mr D. Shaw 190 Ewes, S J lams, Mr J. B. Brown _^ . 160 Ewes, 160 Lambs (mixed sexes), Messrs Scott Bros. 20 Rams, Mr James Wallace ■15 Ewes, 100 Lambs (mixed sexes), 5 Ram Lambs, Mr paleb Moskings 150 Longwi;ol Ewes, Messrs Rossitor and Sons 30 Ewes, Mr W. Henwood 100 Ewes. 180 Lambs (mixed sexes), Mr D. IJ. Lu*k •100 Ewes and Lambs, Mr W. Waters - . lOiTiJeicestes1 Ewes, MrPeylar .. , ; : . 10 Wether.Lambs, Mr AJex. Ross 150 Ewes, 11 Rams, Mr TSi Constable 10 Ewe Jloggits, 21 Ram Lambs, Mr James MoHttgE ''O Ewe 3, 20 Wither Lambs, Mr Dougal Cairns 300 Ewe Hoggets, 200 Lambs, 12 Rams, Mr Henry Vercoe , 40 Ewes; 80 Lambs, Mr. Hugh Sutherland 10 Ram Lambs; 5 Rams Hoggetts, Mr. H. Kedgh < 250 Ewbs, Mr. W; J. Taylor 50 Ewes, 12 Lincoln Rams, Mr. G. H. Selby 50 Ewes, 2 Uams, Mr. 11. O. Dunsford 60 Ewes, 30 Wether Lambs, Mr. Jas. Rowe 25 Ewes, Mai or Wily 21 Ewes, Mr. Robert Robertson 50 Ewes. 20 Ewe-Lambs, Mr; John .Wallace. No. 2 i ■ - 300 Ewe Lambs, 250 Wether Lambs, Mr. R. J. Taylor.,; 140 Ewes, Mr. James Elett 50 Ewes. 75 Ewe Lambs, 50 Wether Lambs, Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlaiie 25 Ewes, MrTJhas. Hoskings" 70 Kwes, 3S Lambs, G Leicester Rams, Mr. ■ -James Hayr , ' ; 30 Leicester Ewes, 10 Leicester Ewe Lambs, Mr. 11. S. Andrews 3 Lincoln Rams (out of Imported Ewes, by Imported Rams) 30 Shearing Rams (out , of Leicester Ewes, by Imported Lincoln <■ Kaiiis), 30 Leicester liams, 5 Southdown Rain Lambs, Messrs. R. and E. Maclean 1 Leicester Ram, Messrs. Robinson and Son 50 Ewes, 50 Ewe Lambs, 40 Wether Lambs, Mi. C. G. Murphe -, ''O Ewe Lamb'si; 18 Wether La-nibs, Mr. C. S. Bischolf t,,tt tt ■ ■ . 25 Ewes, Messrs. 3: and- 11. Hood 18 Ewe Lambs, Messrs. J. and H. Hood 10 Ewes, 40 Wothier Lambs,-! Leicester Rams, Mr John Chandler- . . : " ' ; 100 Ewes, Mr W. J. Harris 120 Ewes, 6 Lincoln Rams, 6 Leicester Rams, Mr Robert, Boni ! ! 60 Ewes, 20 Wethers, 10 Wether Lambs, Mr Henry Lloy,d . 100 Ewes, 100 Ewe. Lambs, 100 Wether Lambs, Mr,Duncan Campbell 25 Ewes, l'so Wethers, 25 Ewe Lambs, Mr W. L. Martyn 120 Ewes,- Mr John Dow . ' (50 Ewe Lambs, 100 Wether Lambs, .6 Rams, Mr B. Harris 60 Ewes. 70 Wether Lambs, 1 Ram, Mr J. .Tobbutt, 90 Ewes, 8 Ram.Lambs, 3 Ram Hoggets, Mr Joseph Howard 25 Ewe Hoggets, Mr J. S. Kelly 70 Ew;eg,wTilwq Lambs, 70 vVether Lambs, Mr George Harris \ . ■<■ 150 Ewe", 50 Lambs, 2 Rams, Mr George Kella 100 Ew^SsaOO Wethers, 66 Lambs, 3 Rariis, Dr. 'sijaie' •• •• \\\ :"::■■■' i 80 Lotigwbol Ewes, Hamilton Bros. 'J"j "J ." • 50 Hair-bred Ewes, Mr John King ' 2 Rams, Mr Hugh Mackay 80 Ewes, Mr W.-woqclward: ' '■ ' '■ '' 20 Ewes, 40 Ewe Lanibs, Mr James jM^Namara <-; ! SO Shearling Ewes, Mr S. T. Seddon m 20 Wethers, 40 Lincoln Ewe L&mbs, 3 Lincoln B Rams, Mr George Godkin -. ■ 40 Weth&r"Lambs, Mr G. tt, Thorpe Mm Ewes, m Ewe Lambs, 100 Wether Lambs,



50 Long wool Ewes, 10 Ewe Lambs. Mr A. Dilworlh " ' , . 50 Longwool Ewes, 350 T\ ether Lambs, Mr ; William McLoughlin 20 Longwool Ewes, -1 Hams, Messrs. Buttle Brothers 10 Ewes. Mr Hy. Brown ; 10 Rani Lambs, 2 Rams. Messrs. Fitepatiick : Brothers : ' 1 Leicester lln.ni, by an Imported Hani, Mr 1«. Menzies 1G Ewes, 10 Ewe Lambs, Mr W. Pugh 35 Km; Jloggvlt.-<, Mr James Bell . 2-5 Lambsi, 'Mr W. Elias I 100 Ewes, 6 Leicester Rams, Messrs. Trice Brothers 50 Lambs, Mr Y>. lttunball. ALFRED B U CKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1877. SHEEP FAIR. npilE undersigned will sell at tlio newly- JL erected Yards (near Junction Yards), on Monday, January 22, ABOUT 5,000 SHEEP, as follows :— 105 2, 1. and G-tooth Leicester Ewes and Ewe Lambs, G-. Gillard 100 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, G. Smales 50 Young Leicester Ewes and|3 Leicester Rams, John Stewart 80 Mixed Sheep, A. McClymont DO Lincoln Evvcs and Wether Lambs, T. B. Hill 5 Lincoln Rams, T. B. Hill 110 2-tooth Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, C. and S. Barriball 0 Lincoln Rams, 2-tooth, Charles T. Barriball 90 2,1, and (j-toolh Longwool Ewes and1 Ewe and. Wether' Lambs, James Wallace, lliutoata 90 2, J, and (3-tooth Longwool Ewes anc 1 wo and Wether Lambs, John Read 100 Full-mouth Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, J. Loveroclc t 120 Ewe and Wether Lambs, R. and W. Hunter 65 Lincoln Ewes and Ewe Hoggets, R. and W. Hunter ■100 Ewes and Wethers, John Johns 320 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, 11. Dacre 310 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, sundry owners from Wade 100 5-tooth Ewes by Lincoln Rams out of Leices ter Ewes, G. G. Walter 105 2, i. and 6-tooth Ewes and Ewe Lambs, D. White 80 2 and -J-tooth Longwool Ewes and Ewe Lambs, B. Butterworth 150 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, Stephen De Garteret dO 2-tooth Longwool Rams and Ram. Lambs, Stephen De Cartcret 4& half-bred Ewes and Longwool Ewe Lambs, Samuel DcCartoret. 250 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, J. S. Greenwood 50 Pure Leicester Ewes, 30 Half-bred ewes, J. S. Greenwood 6 Pure Leicesterßam Lambs, J. S. Greenwood 103 6 and 8-tooth;LongwooliEwes, Ewe Hoggetts, and Wether Lambs, G. 11. Dickson •10 Ewe and Wether Lambs, E. Hamlin 11 Lincoln Ram Lambs and 2-tooth Rams, by Mr. Middleton's rams, Gollan Bros 300 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, J. M. Mook 95 Longwool Ewes and Wether Lambs, Hirst and bell J3 Longwool Ewes and Ewe Lambs, Thomas Mossman 6 2-tooth Longwool Rams, James Wallace, Hill Side 50 2-tooth Longwool Ewes, Whitford 45 Ewes and Lambs, Longwools, Charles Hill 25 2, -i, and 6-tooth Long-wool Ewes, W. Wall 30 -1 and G-tooth Longwool Ewes, J, Dignan 110 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs Jos. Condor 50 Ewe and Wether Lambs, Charles Morgan 100 Ewes and Wethers, full mouth, Stack and Edlington 150 choice "2, i, and G-tooth Longwool Ewes, Reid and Dickson 150 Choice Ewe and Wether Longwool Lambs, Reid and Dickson 50 G-tooth Longwool Ewes, Thomas Reid 130 Wethers and Half-bred Ewes, John Moore 0 Longwool Rains, John Moore 30 Ewes and Wethers, W. McElvain GO Longwool Ewes and 2-tooth Wethers, It. Martin . , ■ i. i., 46 Ewe' Lambs and Hoggetts, G. H. Burasidc 50 Longwool Ewes, Fitzpat.rick Bros. 10 Longwool Ram Lambs, Fitzpatrick Bros. 80 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, Kirkbride 30 Longwool Kwo Lambs, Mrs. Watt 66 Longwool Ewes, and Ewe Lambs, J. Sruythe 30 Longwool Ewes, Macklow and Sons 67 Ewes and Ewe Lambs, A. Trotter 20 Ewes, Dayis GS Mixed Sheep, J. M. Murray 100 Lincoln Ewe and Wether Lambs, A. Brown 160 Longwool Ewes and Lambs, A. Brown 50 Half-bred Ewes, E. Paddison 77 Longwool Ewes and Wethers, C. W. Green wood 31 Half-bred Ewes and Lambs, A. Whyte 27 Ewe and Wether Lambs, R. Dodd 51 Ewe and Wether Lambs, T. Bayly 25 choice Lincoln Ewe Lambs, J.S. Mayo 300 Mixed Sheep, C. Sampson. We have been advised of several lots, of which particulars are not to hand. At 10 o'clock.



;•■ HUNTER & NOLAN. TOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES, and Visitors to Tauxanga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. 11. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A' telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. Cd. per week. ■ O:2ST. SALE AT SERJEANT'S ' EXCELSIOR STORE, ■' ■• Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9di and 10d. ib.; iess by.thecwt., ti: guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d, and Bd. Ib. Good Family-Tea, 2s. ib. ; Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, ib. The Best in Auckland, 3s. ib. No. l.Sugar, sd. »>.- No. 2, 4Jd. ib. Pearl Barley, 3id. Ib. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Kcilier's,Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rico, 2id. ib. Pure Limeji.ice, Bd. per bottle ; 2s. dd. gallon. Pure Malt' Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon, N.B.— All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within' a circuit of five miles free of. charge. ■"MEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND _L 1 PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST R E C E I V E D, , aickdts, ""t;<:^ ' "T HE P H A R M A C V," Queen-street: . SCOVTLL'S BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP (Exura'ct of Sarsaparilla and Stillingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM ' BROWN'S ESSENCE OF GINGER AM£p^^PLASjraRS \ (i / :. BENNETT'S WORM LOZENZES, celebrated in all the States and Canada. KNAPP'S THROAT CURE ; EJ^S^ARBOLK^^(^-lES,^rCT^^^ and Ilcalmg in Diptheria, Diseases ofthe Lungs, Whooping Cough, Sec, &c. GAYETTY'S PAPER '' , M ..V ; HICLMBOLD'S EXT? OF BUCHU BURBANK'S EFFERVESCING APERIENT BRISTOL'S PILLS, JAYN^'S PILLS BRANDRETH'S PILLS HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM for the^COTa ploxion , ' ' " """" *~" FRAGRANT SOZODONT for the Teeth BURNETT'S COCQAINE tor the Hair ; < . ■ FROM Bi KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice:— CiMiciFtrGiN (ex: actea racemosa), given as a •Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. XiEptanubin • (ex : veronica virginica), given with Pcdophylh'n; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Caulophyllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic Rumicin (yellow dock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive Sanuuixarkst (blood root), Hepatic Alterative Phytolaccix (poke rooU, Scorbutic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism SouTJELLABiif (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. • JOHNSTON'S BITTERS, , AICKIN, ' DRUG; IMPORTER, „ Qt^RKN-BfREET. IV/T R- M A[C L E" A N, Mechanical and Operating Dentist, Princes-street, Auckland. , ," Painless Extinction and all tlie latest improve ., '. ■ ;, nients. ■ - - • : i. .• IO:AORIT^WAR7"b3ran E^Wtnes^



iOO^'o,o ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPEIIHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, otter special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries* Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sora.x Balance of stock of Chrorao Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and j tough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic fjlass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. iar Wholesale and Retail. PHTLLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-Rtroet. T~BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE (»/ 9 OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.in- 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. riTUIE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC JL OOMPAN V, .222, QU.E EH-STREET, .„ AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. W Te have to notify that we have arranged for : a regular supply of the Most Improved Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized Paper, Card Mounts, &c, &c. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B.— Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, a3 usual, its. per dozen, or 430 imr t.hoiiSJind. TftlttlH «a«h. T> 0 S T -OFFICE HOTE L, JL Gkey-strekt, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S U RWIN, Proprietor. T>LANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for IJcddihg Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO MELON (ROCK AND WATER), 0 cucumber; vegetable marrow, and PUMPKIN. CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS; &c, &c. K. B A IR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nuraery: Mechanics' Bay. _ - -_ gi PIANOS 1 PIANOS! BY BO RD, f "r¥"f^O B V BOIt D, OF FAKIB, * i ' ' OF PARIS,



HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM £33 KACn' ' AT HOFFMAN & SONS, Shoutland-stueet. FTI H~E HOLY LAND TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WaYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Largo Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Oiiice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STBKET. ir>~~U L M A N ': S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-strect. Viev,"B of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children*! Portraits taken instantaneously. m" 6 ~A ;R: '•• R*y/I V E, J_ Pkk 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* IHtTARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, YV CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. 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, lind 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 i 3 a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. <M v ■ :" - ' ' Prompt attention paid to all communications addreSSedtP MK.W.F. WARNER, I r:--;-,-'■-, ■ '■ • Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, i : Christchurch, m H ;E ■ CROWN B 0 0 T, ' C. H. PRINCE, ; ' BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, . >'■ Greyrstrect, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to. acknowledge with ..thanks the liberal support he has received since "recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the.public that he will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House m the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Parents.cannot over-estimate the importance of Children having Well-fitting Boots, such can be obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the UROwN"BOOT, C. H. Prince 'Irftv-afcronfc. L" 0 C A~L INDUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY! Buy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. ; . Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Cai'ts, Swings, Cricket Bat 3, Stumps, &c, at ail respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, E. DOWNjDY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be given to J. Duffy, Newton Express. .- S~"TR"aKO^GE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditioAS in Australia. See Brett's Auofe;-



XX FENDELOW Returns his sincere thanks to t\to public &>r their patronage so generously Conferred upon him for the last 17 years, and begs to inform them that he has DISPOSED of his STOCK of IRONMONGERY to MESSRS.' E. POUTER AND CO., and eolicits a continuance of their favours to Messrs. E. P. & Co. H.F. will feel obliged by all accounts due being paid as soon as possible. His Store will be open from 9 to 12, and 2jto i o'clock. W INKS AND JJ ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. CABINET M AXE X S, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTHAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AlN TD AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND # KINDER I ijj MINSTER CARPETS AND HEALTH '-"t I , RUGS, ;pOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, VENETIAN B/JNDS AND BLIND HOL- I . LANDS,...;" BRASS AND WOOD COR^?CES & POLES, FLOORCLOTHS, ~,:'„.-', ■.■■-'■ LINOLEUM, THE NIT'W CORK' CARPET, DAMASKS AND TAB! <E CLOTL^. SPRING, HAIR, FLOt^K. AND' FLAX MATTRASSES, | FEATHER BEDS, &c, &O. \ ■ ■ >,■■■■■,";•! ■'•< ,';- •'' ■*'''*'' f- \ '■-■' ■ ■'->' -,/ t-^ ; . Agents foe t«k > CGROVER ANI) BAKEK'' Tf SEW IN G M A C H I N &V^' BKDUCTION IN PBICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15S. ' " . ■ ALL MAOHINKS GUABANTBED. ■ WINKS & SALL, | SHOETEAIiII-.STKEL'P, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOX FURNITURE, CARPETS, ■ FLOOR-CLOTHS, &0. . j



: \ ~■■■ ,'■ ■■•::r'v/-i < f X^TIIY SHOULD THE PUBLIC OF | ATK3KLAND PATRONISE THE UN- > DBBSIGNED BEFORE ANY OTHER f TRADESMAN IN TOWN V , t ! itsr The "Upper Ton" should do so, be cause the Primes* Quality can at all times be . rolied on. j g3T Business People, because of his .en- ' doavour to bring sounder principles in the con duct of business, to have more ready-money sales and less tick. m Official!?, beoaiiac on all weekly or } • monthly accounts there is no other establish- ; ment that gives such general satisfaction. W Working Men, because lie at alt time makes the trade come down to a fair and reasonable profit, and that for Cash they can I procure the Finest Quality at nominal value; besides A. D. is tho largest employer of labour in the trade. S3T The Trade, who buy dead meat, j should favour A. 1).. because they can get it Better and Cheaper than elsewhere. ( FAMILIES WAITED OK FOR ORDERS. MEAT DELIVERED PROMPTLY TO ALL PARTS OF TOWN OR SUBURBS. SUPERIOR CORNED BEEF 'AND PORK, In Largo Quantities, at all times On Hand. Be Burc to Be in time to get a PRIMTC JOINT on SATURDAYS, and also in time to take advantage of the REDUCTION. A. DOItNW EL L, OOKNEtt OF QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. i * '.' X.B.—WANTED, an Apprentice, a respect able youth about Hi or IS, who writes a good hand, to learn Bookkeeping and Accounts. -m/r IL N E AND fi HOY C E HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY j LOW RATES. I The following are a few of tho Lines specially worthy of notice : — . >rf FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASS.E, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &C, from Bs. Hd upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS'AND MEN'S PANAMAS, from 3s. lid.1: S AS H II I B B O N S All Colours, is. id. per yard. 100 B E A D E D S A T C HEL S : f 2s. and upwards. "., . ~ BABY LINEN,, CHIDREN'S AND^ LADIES' UNDERCLOTHINa A L L S I L X GO 0 D S are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, . notwithstanding the great advance -' •' \ :_,;]'■' in the Home Markets. • -.v ---■:, . . .'. :. ■■■~,'...■;., ■„:..< I : liilj ■■ ■; •■■• ' fl-.iJly- :"'■■■ DKESS AIJP MANTLE MAKING • ! conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Ai'tiste. V '_'..". ,;.,' (! ; ;f ,-.. ,"; uy.i-'. ,i';y.>,■ ■' i ■ fi>h yj. jVu N E & C H 0 V GE) \ " Cheapside House," QUEEN A^ D WELLESLEY-STREETS, V r -AUCKLAND. ' ;, - '-' " :!,,-;.. ■■ i^. -...,■■ ri.-iV!:' (!;■;•! • J li't'i !.,> !'•;.' iliiSs .. . j.j,; (t< .;':-':; ' ;fW.:i ■!■■;': ■'■■->■. ,•<■:.;: ■ j)i fiOUNTIES,'.FitfIST\ Works \J Local Elections, Rating, M 7_3l Almana? man's wear, and if you" have no. moa "O^Agf haveVa for nQthing, at the Qity Clq%



;; 8, WYNDHAM-STREET^_ ,^ f\ '<:")*!• i HOUSE, SHIP, :- i °r. iVC, ::J-\ 'ANi). v".l;'< noi'l.R^m) *° GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. «■ Ph, — ' S W Estimates furnished, and- experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the h Province,. J H. requests attention of Builders and f£\ others to his New Glazing Tanl... m W1 ° J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDIIAM-STKEET. —rfT.H e-.r A~N~iT"~(ra; * Wiiolksalk, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, _ , , Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds Pressed to order. J&Mfr: Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. Nrt -Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of OTilei. Families waited ori in ttmri^m^&L :A LOVE T T /\« tailor; &c., X^9 WELLESLKV-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel,. Bess to inform his customers and the P Wwtliat L has commenced business as ftMve, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock ok Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are 11 Kntirkly Nkw, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respoctfui# Invited^ fjl B E N G II & C 0., ij Wholksale and Retail I PAM IL V GROG Elt S, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established 18G0.1 OF. ALL WHO WTSHREAL VALUE FOR MONEY, are respectfully lusted to NOTE o^ns SoSSwill^e^cigaSffisS^o every Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from IJ-d. ft. " English Marmalade,, 3d.ger tin:. Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2Jd. 1b..; ; i(1 , att m-TOTTLT) TRY OUR PURE STRONG For many years it has boon acknowledged by hundreds of competent Connoisseurs that our CELBI RATJCD TEAS, being a rich combination of many Rake Black Teas, possess qualities of, the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the Ib. . • I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per «■. I 2- Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Cd. 11;. . :; -Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. \b. H Finest selected, Ss. 6d lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on 61b. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fruits and Spices. - FLOUR, MATZE, BRAN, BACON, HAMS, CHEESE, &c., &e.,&c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best : Dairies in the Province. , m Notk.—Goods packed securely, deliverea1 to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Every Customer will receive ample value. Trial"Orders dispatched forthwith. Please Note our Address. , 4 j ': ! /GENUINE OALE . . OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &C. Christmas J3argains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, ! .' ■■■■■ AT THE WELL KNOWN tot rr\ rOT. Wehavcs.JUST OPENED OUT ,our New Ship mciits of Fine Fruits, especially selected lor our Christmas Trade, and will offer them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy ' Clearance. The following, list ' i i will give some idea ot the • • Bargains to ;be had for c a s;h only!.;; j '■■ ■ •■-■■>.. '■ '.. *t . ■ ' ■ : .:/':.' ■ '; : i "■■* '■'} Finest Eleme Raisins, Cd. per lb. New Currants, 5Jd. per lb. . : :; ..■.U Splendid llobartown Jams, in jars, (i.Vd.perlb. .■' I - ' ' >' ~ ■'„ in 81b. tins, 6Ad. „ Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Gd. per box A Fine Light Sugar for A&d; per lb. • . p Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACQN, AND CHEESE . From,thepireet Importers, and thus ~/,; ; get full Value for your nidiiey, as ~ \ ■'"' we pay particular attention' to this •; - i' : illmportaht Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, ' is. 2d. Peklb. - F. HEWIN «& BROTHjR, j ; GHOCERS, BACON & CHEESE F ACTORS, TkE T Pot on the CoKNfeii ; . Also, at: Grahamstown. and Shortland, m A Merry Christmas to you Ald. "®a Ta~m~e s but" c her, 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. ■ \ J'O'hT s6p pc "t, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL ! - COMMISSION AGENT, ' ' No.B,Queen-street. ,: ; i ;Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waifcato Parcels f Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. f Ootob«r 30. 1876. • , I '.T> Un" C T U- ■ A L I T V i IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESSi.;. ' "What's the' Time1?" ' This irritating .question would not be'heard so' continually if everybody invested in one of BARTLETT'S WATCHES. . . :- ; p Bartlktt's Londox Lever Watches are Manufactured expressly'to his order, and are i Warranted to keep - ~ , : CORRECT TIME! Watches and Chronometers repaired andre eulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions, ' . ':: A. G. BARTLETT, i.j J! .62, QUEEN-STREET. i« : i .-; ' (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). liREWOOD! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! f Iw j In consequence or a large quantity of Wood to ' arrive."We nave; made the follo>ving reductions tar cash, delivered in the city:— ■•' Long Wood .. ~ ,i 12s. per ton Cut Wood ~ .. ~' ■ 13a.'per tQU. ul & pTgSbons,



VENETIAN TDLI ifF& WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PER^Ra Tim ■ ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD D AT THE ' ' ■ • I AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINL MANUFACTORY, " CORNER OF COOK AND GREY.*STREETst Of any dimensions, m any number from. One : to a Hundred, witliinagiventime,of the best quality," and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New Zea- ' land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. IT. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Im porter of the Material, Practical Blind IWaW and Wire Worker (nian^ -years established n> City Road, London), Manufacturer of everv description of Window ™™te> Plain and OrnT mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, alte^S ; ■ repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN: HOUSF1 povnevoi Cook and,Grey-streets,'Au^lapd,.jfS PHILLIPPS AND SONSToi?; ■ • COLOUR, &: GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhansmys, Scrim, Paints,oa?' Tui-pcntinc, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish': Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiotirs and Brashes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PhotographS Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compare Glasses, Glazed Sashes' Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully pankp«J.-as & 97, Q.UKIfiN-STRKET. J^ ' % cTn don an d p~aT^Ts ju pattern depot, QUEEN'STKEET. " ' ', MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to> NEW GOODS J UST OPENED UP. ■ LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND ' COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. ■ •!; SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace, and other Material, , : ;,' from 3s. lid. each. A C7-.OICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER. CLOTHING always on hand. : .:;; Children's Costlkwks in Great Variety., A Large Assortment, of HATS and BONNETS ! (Trimmed and Untrimmcd). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. ' ■ : Mrs. BuTTKinvouTir having secured First- ■ class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress- Departments, is now prepared to complete orders fit. the shovtosdnoticp.. D -W' A R D BA R T LEY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 18G5.] ■ ':' '•> AlTCkinds of House and' Ship Joinery, Shop'/. Fronts, Shop.and Office Fittings, &c, &c, prepared at the shortest notice, with * , thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Branch. - \ , ■.',y >..,.,<--ii .*: EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T, . . , ■ Near i Makket. ■ ■ TiIHE Undersigned are Cash Pub- JL ciiA'sbrs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. , .-.. \: Consignora direct will have prompt and im-^i mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates.! 'y'':il -.'■'■ IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Ancldand. . • • ■.. •■.;' ■ ■ ' - • - /^ H E A P D R A P E BY \_/: - ESTABLISHMENT. ; p r McPHERSON, Karangahape Road, j Choice Dress Materials, plain and fajicy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20ss Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable,for Summer wear , r.ndioo', mojoj', ouis", ana Bay's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at Selling Ofb ■ Phickh. ARNOCK.BROTHEKB, Soap & Candle ManufactuiCers, . : Ricbniond, Cox's Creek. Offlo.e :—Durham-street. Aneklnnrl- . •,' hr M. McLACII LA N» *J • 218, QUEEN-STREET, : _'; Has just bought the following Goods at a Large' ■ Discoiint off Cost Price, and invites Ladies; toiinspect them before making their pur- , . chases elsewhere. Patterns will be v given on application for ■■■;,■'-, . ~ , comparison. A line of Self-colored Real AlpaccaS at Is. Gd.; ,- :wortti2s.3d.- ■ A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. M: A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. v : Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, ■ beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd Aline of " Caschemore do Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the!; makers, at. areduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is without doiibt the best and cheap -■- est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfaci'; tion last season. ; - •.- ~ . Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. AH the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual sjCases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open in a ! few days.: Others to follow by next i vessels. . r ~ ;-"-',> ~...,; ~.-.-.' ~• >:V ' WOT IC E O ; F RE M O VAL. J., ALLENDER begs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that ho, has Removed his office from 7, Queen-Street, to Ward & Co'?;, • Fort-street. Having appointed them 'his Sole Agents, all orders left there will receive prempt attention. . ~;,.'. Auckland, Dec. 14,1876. ;mo. ; SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS ; J-. ,;; i:,, , BUILDERS. ■JKAUKI. .TIMBER. ' V- J ifl-Jtl Thie trndersigued is selling at UT-. GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ';] ' ••:•.'•' C. A. HARRIS, ; B,R ITOM AR T R0 A Bl > V; , .; _ jAnd at tho Suit. Napier. ■ :-' PUrt|,: WHQLEaOME, &: DELICIOUS. ! > mMANIJFACTUREO PY; BEETHAM &CQ^ AUCKLAND, - • AND SOLD BY la.LL GROCERS AND . j \ . -)(,!„, .;!■ THE XRADE. | ' Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers>"will I : .. t, receive immediate attention. .:j : ,.,iT" \-\'.:Uin i t : [ESTABLISHED 1842.] ■ X\T -yff.-'A-' M; I E S ,O:,"N,;; . jTT • I UNDERTAKER, &,c; ■:' :^ s {[ l Is prepared to execute Funerals, either m first class style Or plain, at strictly moderate charges. '- Welleskey-street East, two doors irow Queen-street. ; ,'•- - : • Til'U NEII AL S CONDUCTED JL; . respectably, at moderate charge;', by : N.'McCULSKY, WestEudFuneraiE^tab- , ]t i lishrtient, top of Hobson-street. !: The charges includes all Cemeter;/ and : ' • Minister's Fees, so th. at customers hq ye no further trouble 'beyond giving the oj; der. ■ Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, . and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by'J. Brown, may be seeni and prices obtained. :■<'•'* , on application to N. MoCulsky. , ■ - '■: I>?^r : =-■ ■■■■■ ■:• ■ ,__^-±d GE 0 R G E AX : E RS. '". ,«H'1iU»;iB IRHkM-AN lfi-BAY'; i ■ il'-",": SOAJt» AND CANDLE WtXRKS. J ri«jii J :!-._j-..^^l5^Yf!^^t!iil^-o?''!ji.L...ii.i .n— ■