The Evening Star.

Vol. YII.-Fo. 2,132;

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3,. 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



171 OR SYDNEY AND MEI jgSggg; Sj bourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Looax, according to telegraphic ac vices just to hand, left Sydney yesterday, and i consequently due here on Wednesday, the 3r January. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney an Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, the 6th c January. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 29, 1876. «si^k%^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM < J||gg|> U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEI LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—January 1877. fc 53 0.0 d J B H H y — , ►3 Thu Tue. Sun. Wed Mon Fri. Tue. Sat. W Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. W — -1 9 11 17 22 26 30 3 A 12 i 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 ® no'n.ip. m.:a. m. a. m.!p. m. p. m. a. m. non. The s.s. TARANAKI will leave the Wharf on THURSDAY, January 4, at 12 noon. Passengers by 11 a.m. train. R, Note.—From loth 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 28 th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Quc an and West Queen-streets. 3&k&^ QTEAM TO SYDNEY FROM O - MANUKAU. The Union Steamship Company will despatch the new and powerful s.s. ROTORUA, 700 tons, 200 horse power, from the Onelmnga Wharf on TUESDAY, 16th January, at 10 a.m. Passengers by i). 15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agent s. wSi^^ Q TEAM COMMUNICATIO N ,J||||||;O WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 11 p.m. Friday, 12 midnight Return Tickets, available from December 22 to January ■!, Single Fares by any of our boats. Sing!o Fare, 7s. 6d. and os. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. e^fe^nn I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 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, 1870, the S.S/ Transit will take Passengers at reduced rates. Single Fares. 3s. 6:1.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. TJSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI -jiVnT^r »T GATION & COAL MINING ■ ft»-,imAH' COM p AN Y (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO 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. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, December 18,1876. «S&^, AUCKLAND STEAM TmMg£&±sL PACKET COMPANY *-^s?i£3s< (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave for the above ports on THURSDAY next, 4th Jan., at I p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ii#2&>. 1R 10R GI ?. B °R N E AND "" " * 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- 30,1876. QTEAM COMMUNICATION WgS&*>)s. niST-WKEN AUCKLAND AND "=S^^»THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, \«11 leave as under :— From Auckland. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. From Thames.: ■ Wednesday, 9.30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Return Tickets available from 22nd December, 1576, till January 0,1877. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 6s. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. *afc- CI ;* A-R GYLE. For Wahgarei: .Thursday, January 1, at 5 P^n- A A. MCGREGOR, Agent. 55^ W A I U X U. "^^^' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Wahiku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiukul Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Maimkau 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. Onehnnara or Newmarket. s#s^- "IT 011 c°R°MA NDE L •«fe!^Sis' The ss< will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on tho'Wharf. No cargo*received after 4 p.m. FOTt WANGAREI ANP' .MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). ' The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-atreet Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should B«.tncient inducement offer, and connecting with the s.B. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY I PQftTS, making tajp tj*M a fortnight.



'*• i^!^. X&T A I W E R A VY hot springs. Arrangements have been made with th i owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extr ! Boat during the Summer Months. She will coi ■ vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. fc 1- a Return Ticket, and the Manager of th is Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Boari d including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for Firs class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATU! d DAY till MONDAY. >f The Steamer will leave every Saturday at . p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.n on Mondays.. : <s£Ssß?=^ XplOR THE HOT SPRINGS ; «Jll||li£ SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA _ j aaa*KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. :■ ' The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb i will sail as under :— j Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, am , Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs ever; i Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. ' MAHURANGI. ;, ' For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturda: at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday I and Friday at. 10 a.m., whon.tides will allow. j 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. . • Q^kfe^ mtlE WAIUKU MAIL ■ STEAMER j •S ®3SS^B» OREGON, ■ i Will leave Onehunga for Waiuku as under J— j Wednesday, 8 a.m. i« 1 Saturday, 10 a.m. | Orders to collect Goods left at Sibbin's Auction . Mart will be attended to. J. Jl' i i .M. 11. ROE. j ,-^a- TOASSENGERS' LINE QF ! .iSipi^l^v -$- r JACKETS TO NEW ZEA ; ii«i'"|'- r*' Owned by Messrs. Shaw,. Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal portsy^jf Neav Zealand. They are clipper^lnps, glassed" Ai^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 J tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. 1 Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgents. CRUIOKSHANK fc CO.. ) jS&^S^ "\TEW ZEALAND SHIP- -i-^l PING COMPANY If^fefit£'ll> (LIMITED). Head Office : Christclmrch, N.Z. ; London Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The TTURUNUI .. 1051 The WATKATO .. 1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE . .1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORART 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA ....1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO Tliose magnificent clippers are of the hfehdsir class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to inee!"- the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. TJie saloons and s! ate cabins arc superbly ill ted and arranged and provided with eVery requisite for 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 -"lire 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 Oflice, Christchui-ch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—O3, Queen-street, uS^ai T7<IR~ST VESSEL FOR Ja3a|^. -E? LONDON DIRECT. fir-ir k A^ rS? rp] ie f a yourite 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), 9.'1. Queen-street. i^w^, TflOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper 38is£g&5£ Jiar( *uc GLENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or'passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. VC=*vSk "f^OR ADELAIDE DIRECT &%>^^k -EJ The clipper barque CAB AR f^HmFEIDH, Kenneth McKenzie. i^«)4fe^3i#~r Master, is now loading, and will im«M.-a«aga have dispatch. — For freight or passage apply io D. h. McKenzie. Auckland, January 2, 1877. 7^ UTTER 'VINCENT. #f^|Fll^ FOR SALE, the well-known ~^^S^fT fast sailing trading cutter Vincent., ■^*5-*=*-s& 20 tons register. Has good carry ing capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, ami unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. ■ gg4 mHE Brigantine FLIRT, •tf^O^x -■*- 10^ tons register, John r^f^^mM^* McKenzie, Master, is a Regular '^sz-ggr*^ Trader between AL OKLAND and Bbzssssasaem LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to : D. H. MoKBNZIE. Auckland. February 15.1876. CLARKE BROTHERS (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. E~ P~SOM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR ONEHUNGA, Conducted by Mrs. Lewis. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. _j ■ JJ 7 L. POSSEN ISX lE, JljLe Empflehlt sich semen Landsleuten Yon S. K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider und Tuchhandler, verspricht relle Bedienung und billige Preise. —Ecke yon Shortland und Queen ■VT. OTICE OF REMOVAL. The office of Mr. Mackechxie, Solicitor, to Shortland-street, adioining business premises of Brown, Campbell and Co. "OORT RAITS of Sir George Grey, S Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor, See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE • SHILLING.; ■-; ■.. ~' MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness : See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. . ; . SIR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex- j peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auok» i



CANTERBURY CHEESE Arrived Per Kenilwouth : 3 124 CHEESE. ■; ■ T. H. HALL & CO. !■ m E A S. m E A S. j "" A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, " I > Ex ' Tamaya,' @ London. i • , ■ T. H. HALL & CO. i O HEATIIING AND ROOFING FELTS, , OTAGO SLATES, On Sale by T.. H. HALL & CO. f\ N S A L E , ARRIVED, Ex- 'Matchless' @ Dunedin : OATS BRAN /■«;;£* OATMEAL /: ; ''" 'I FLOUR, ETC. T. 11. HALL & CO. 28th December, 1576. -\TEW canterbury cheese. 10 OASES Arrived per Hawka. T, H. HALL & C a ARRIVED. 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. ,:,, NELSON HOPS T. 11. HALL & CO. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES . "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION Ol<" MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMI'LETIC. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHU-TTLEis the only pi-actica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses straight-needle, makes the '*Lock-stitch" (alik , on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest musiins to the heaviest ANJ) WILL EVEN SEW LKATIIK.It; it will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Scum, Tuck, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather a,t the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. 'V.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessity for us to endeavour to dc tract from the merits of any otlier machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IlS r THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishinpr to buy Sowing Machines Rive he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished —Hemnier, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong sase with hinges. P RICE:- Complete in box £1 10s. With Table and Treadle .. .. .. .. £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 STEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition :ree of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street; T^OTICE OF REMOVAL. H ATKINS BEQS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE EFHAS REMOVED!!^ TO THE 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 his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to . more CommodipusJPremises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New 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 AN L> Ch 0 THIN G; Will always be found, and the :PRICES THE LOWEST IN . . AUCKLAND !• '■'■■'- '. ■ " - - ' ' ' .■ . . . j <,;.; •t-- ~ ■■!■:'■- .' ! ■ ■ifl-r-'.1- ;■ i"J i H. . AT KINS,', raTELiTsiNKERS AND" FEHCERir tT f, e> undersigned, are prepared to sink /veils and erect Fencing at the lowest possible ates—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom louae-street; and at Mr. G. Fowlers, Black mith, next to tho Windsor Castle Parnell,— ILDS&XQN. % Bi<?Qims\ • Mm '



MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND ou first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortlaud-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment c^^^^^^^^> > Marchioness Ladyship jfonnanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, ViCTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Aternytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White 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, HOBSON-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. ROBERT P E N N EY, CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist School-room door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attended to. CifARGEa Reasonable. /GENUINE OALE ov CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &C Christmas Jj>argains TO EVERY CASK PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN POT m POT. X We have JUST OPENED OUT our Now Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for 1 our Christinas Trade, and will offer theniuwgi at such.prices as wjllensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Eleme Raisins, 6d. perlb. New Currants, fi.ld. per lb. Splendid Jlobartown Jams, in Jars, O'd. perlb. in 81b. tins, Oid. „ Choice New Figs, in 2lb. boxes, Is. 6d. per box A Fine Light Sugar for 4Jd. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase yoiuv| GHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get vuli. vatvuhs for your money, as we pay particular attention to this : Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S, PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2jj. Pjjh LB. ■ i F. HE WIN & BROTHER, : GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, !' x Tin: T Pot on thk Corner; c Also, at Grahamstown and Shorlland. ssr A Mkkky CiniisTMAS to you All. "Sitt rjl I M B E It. KOBERT BART LEY having charge of j the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber iTards, Breakwater1 Road, begs to notify to FJuilders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and athcrs, that he has a Largo and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered g and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. „ October_lo. _1876 1 __ JOB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6h. lid. r original price. 11s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen t str et. q^ JN O. C. C L O U G 11, tl MECHANIST. I Masefield's Buildings, h Albert-street, Auckland. T c ScAving, 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 j and Boring. Screw and. Wheel Cutting. &c, &c. \ ANDJ. SOPPET, | • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, °' Auckland. "VTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION^ . JX AND SEED WAREHOUSE. J BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, d( And shortly, • ai FRESH SEEDS of every description. P w W. SPRAGG & CO., &. CORNER OK THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. T>UNCT U A LITYII IS THE MAINSPRING OF BUSINESS. * "What's the Time?" : .i" This irritating cinestion would not be heard so w continually if everybody invested in one of t BARTLETT'S WATCHES. . . : ~ to Bartiett's London Lrver Watches are Manufactured expressly to his order, and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME! [ ,; Watches and Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions. . . . ,■ :■' ' A. G. BARTLETT, 62, QUEEN-STREET, , Q (Nineteen Years with Dent, London). ]S" ° T I C E~ 0. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay. begs • 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 oi' the patronage so literally accordod to his predecessors. N.J3. Posts, Rails, and Palings,;always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting dona with despatch. -a All.orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Horn) !>f»r><>> will i'er,r>}viinmi>H7t attention. ¥EWC A S T. L E CO A L a JLI ATONEHUNGA. w The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syron, FOR n SAI;E, in Tots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, ; ..." . . Wharf. Onehuaga. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM. (Late Preece and Graham), " 63 Licensed Interpreteh and Suryeyob, Tamahcre, Waikato. _



r Q . N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Liniejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEX-STRBETj Auckland. ON SALE, by TiTiTUNjuERSIGNED Ex 'Orari.' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mcndoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Mortoi 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands SO cases Sardines, J and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar and Tart aric A cid 40 dozen -Waxed Calf, 2 bale 3 Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas. Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur! Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. BILLIARD "DOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. "T^TEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ oC 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. M" R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (BAS a.m. a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland -j 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-< 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 11.15 p.it) 5 p.m. U. 45 p.m V.6.30 p.m. #^CamHE LATEST OUT! READ THIS ! NEWS having just boon received by the Mail Steamer, that MONEY MUST BE OBTAINED AT ANY SACRIFICE, the Undersigned is i 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. IFis Creditors 'in the West End of London must be attended to, as thcyare notliko Colonial Merchants, satisfied with what they can get. rhsreforc, there is no help for it but to appeal o the Public generally, and this can only be jlfcctually done by giving them IMMENSE Value for their money. FASHIONABLE CLOTHING AND (Straw and felt hatS, Of Every Description, for the Coming Holidays, s Now Placnd Within the Reach of All Classes at a PRICE which Must Astonish All, both for QUALITY AND STYLE! & WHAT WAS WANTED! =©a I. -L EV V las, at a considerable expense, JUST FITTED IP A ROOM for his Customers to TRY ON 'HE GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING, so hat they can now depend upon being properly 'itted before Leaving the Premises, a want ithcrto much felt in Auckland. Being a 'AILOR himself, any Garment altered is free of harge, to suit the Purchaser, while waiting. ife 03- ODDFELLOWS, FORESTERS, iBL and others intending to visit the Sports got mi up on their behalf at the beautiful Ellerslie igL. Gardens on Boxing Day, will do well to mSt step in at I. LEVY'S, as they will be so ■ ?w- well suited that they need not be ashamed f each, other. *&" RACING MEN, call in at I. Levy's efore going elsewhere, and see how he will irn you out in Racing Costume, at a figure that all astouish you. m PAPAS and MAMMAS who take a elight in seeing their offspring Well Dressed, j rejoften Puzzled where to go, Listen to Vox opuli, and step in at I. LKTY'S, where you ill find an assortment not to be equalled in uckland, thereby saving you both time and •ouble, and above all, money. Xj^gv ' SEAFARING MEN AND i SBS^ BUSH PEOPLE! "f^®™*®™ 31 There is a Place in Auckland here you can come either Pearly in the Morn g or Late at Night to ;GET CLOTHED, which mi will find out is the only, place in Town hich will suit two of your wants—namely, imr axd Pocket. ' A'Dressing-Room has been specially prepared >r your convenience. i NUFF SED I !! I. LEVY, j MONSTER CLOTHING MART, ] 210, QUEEX-STREET, j tpposite McArthux, Shera & Co.'s Warehouse)'. £ . . • t tsr PLEASE GIVE A CALL I j ■'•'■ ■ . ' " ; ; ; i '_. .___.__ _'__ ■ ! U "* -• m~u ■ ! i (JOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF i •^ PIANOS. f t To Arrj^-e by thic Loch Ukr- i * few of the Finest PIANOS ever imported, I " h)cli yvth be sold For Cash Cheaper than any I lal t; re "or may/oe P^d for "by montlily j WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslky-street, , r Piano 3 from £7, for beginners. i \ Harmoniums, from 58. "\^» \ jiHE HaudsomearTmuwrs andYeatfin- \



WHAT are the advantages of buying SEWING MACHINE at Denxes'S? They are legion—more numerous than tb changes in the Lingard Sketches! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist, P. C Joxes, to help the Ladies out of thoi difficulties, and keep thoir Machine in order free of charge. 3rd. He gives One Month's free trial. N.B.—More anon. GREAT SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. ~O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 22G & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they arc 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. 03T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 22G & 223, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. "13 F R E N C H JL\J9 HAS REMOVED TO THE - ROYAL rriEA 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 tho Country. Q P E (J JL"a~I N O T I CE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikfto can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the olfice of JOHN SOPPETT No. 8, Queen-street. Aefvnt. for Mr. \V. K. Darter.. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the 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 Vnifiiinr.es. City Council Office. Queen-street. !—O N E SHILLING! A DREAM OF LIFE: SONGS AND SONNET 3. By John Blackman. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE B • ; J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will 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. 'IOrEW "OATTERNS rJM^^&is PAPERHANGINGS, - Just opened (X&KM^vx&mE^!^ ex '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 Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLTPPS & SON. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. I^HEAP DR A P ERY STORE. \J SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cpst, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at vary low prices, to give tho public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Boys' Suits f rom-1 3s. 6d. to 133.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' md Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. ' J. HEAPE. j : WANTED Known,, that D: Goldie is prepared to supply all lands of Timbe md other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood ■ Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. it the lowest market price, at Ms Yards, Cua ,om-hou se-street. TIT'ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large V? Brick Store.—For particulars' apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victi^-ia-street East. \7S7"ANTED, Intending Purchasers of V ▼ Buggy Harness, to know that tho under signed has t wo Sets of Best English-made with si;vor or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best .wvass as outs'a-d ditto, for sale at cost : ?rK'(\ lo ;.t£ .{«• r-oosn roy iti-rge shipments to am vo i jetiKjen > orirm und Abernyte. A iarae stork )Irextra strong BtUlook Hide Ridtej ladS naco exppssiv for Butchere and otV.er heavy jv-ork, aU7f.. Cd. rach complete \vith mounts.— W. a. .fONKS, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer jmd Trnnorter, Queen - street N T.B.-A tew best quahty Riding Saadloß. slightly lamaged, for saw very cheap. Also, three set's Braaß «« VfAJTED^OWN that J. MORrT- : aT^rr^ re? ared t6s?«<«»te aU kinds of SowtonaoS. reasonable price 8 .-Addre33, W~~ANTED KNTWN7tirr^rc7Plu]S^ »■>*» nTl c] etXall^ indsPfStrawand Panama Hats, and alters them, to any required shape. S& wishes to state that there arc hundreds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thiwn iiside, which would well repay the expense c§ S^v?B^ m& W-trimniuig. Hats blocked or jtoetohecl. .Hats oloa*«jd for the trade. Note I



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT} NO. 8, QUEEN-STRKET. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store In High street, belonging to Low and Motion. * TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, about ie one half fonoed, and divided into paddocks, pai t of which are under cultivation, tho remainder In grass, together with good orchard, dwelling, j house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neoei sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at X the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General v Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort I s able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 6(5 x lOu feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-shedi, &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mah.ur.ingi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku, r with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 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 road. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrc3 good Bush Land at the Puhoi, oeing Lot No. i, - i three miles from theianding-placc. 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 i low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from.Hanu> ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALiE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good'gardbn, and about 1 acres land, in the best part- of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush:l f 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-roomed Hoiise, with every convenience, and .freehold allotment -15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build?] ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT 9 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 prDperty com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm, and Hoin^ stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 60 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 colon}*. 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 £1,600! 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. Tliis property is very near to the Domain. Price, £350; £250 can remain on mort "■FOß SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottaga 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 jo the Waikato. There 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 Resr dence and 12 acres of 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 acfres 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 remain 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 can remain on mortgaee. ,\ 83T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, Bee, my long list in the " Weekly Herald." - J. M. LENN OX> Estate Agent, Auckland - . ASHT ON~ & SoY • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand I^sukance Buildings QUEEX-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, adiommg the residence of the Hon. H. Ghaniberlin, 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. ' j ««* 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, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. ■ ■" WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a rood, seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good jrrass. NEWTON.-BuUdingaUotmentf33?et b* lOe foet,m Gundry's Paddock. ' •PARNEItL.-^A beautifully-situated Buildin 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 faX9^s lte subarb. and has an extensive view. COX'S i CREEK.-Land at. mouth of Cox'b Creek, with a. large water frontage, divided into 6 acre, lots. . TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.-Large Business Premises opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STREET.—First-class Business!??! mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consisting or large shop, with extensive show-room at the back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lane a QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand com. modious and airy, fitted up with every convex ience.: Large Fire-proof Safes attached tc, the, premises. These offices are approach*a from Queen-street by wide and easy flight' t>t staiii CUSTOM-H6uSE-STREET,-£ar-elS.m modious Stores in Custom-house^freet. The fa? roof asphalted, and are dry and" TO BE LET, part of the Premises (7, Queen street) hold by for. H. Gilfillan, consisting of Ihrce Moors and a good Dry Cellar, with back entrance. Moderate rent for the whole or a poikon.-For particulars apply to ' HENRY GILFILLAN: ' ; H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Af?ent3 W~IESTABUBHED 11 YEARsT"™" B o E A *» © New and Second-hand Clothier. Wellesley-street East. Clothing Bought. * N.B.—Arrangements can be mada *«« <-k« ESS* °f OtMng> Book 9' atSvSe BAiI«r& <AND HARNE3S MAKER; 133. fe^'BTRSKT, AUCKUum^ \ <Nest the XTntnri BankK jjones j ; bones i. tS jkwlsl mSs gßav°SfeAqWtte*SM' CW at &* Ere*