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New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 578, 29 October 1851, Page 4

ABORIGINES OF NEW ZEAXiAND.

Just Published, PEICE ONE SHILLING,

TWO LECTURES, on « The Aborigines of New Zealand," delivered at the Auckland Mechanics' Institute, by the Rev. Thomas Buddle, Weslcyan Minifcter of this town — demy Bvo., 51 pp.

Contents.

Lecture I. — Introduction — Origin of the Now Zealanders — Religion and Superstitions — Ideas of a Future Slate — The Maori Priesthood — Tapu— Witchcraft— The Fairies. Lecture II. — Customs in War — Cannibalism — Preserving Ihe Heads of the Slain — Tattooing — Social and Domestic condition : Government — Slavery — Marriage — Polygamy — Infanticide — Education — Mourning for the Dead — Conclusion. Williamson & Wilson, New Zealander Office.

BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Auckland Auxiliary.

TUST RECEIVED from the Depot of the v Parent Society, and on sale at the Auckland Depository, at J. Williamsons, Stationer, Shortland Street, Two Cases of Bibles and Testaments, containing— Bibles, of various sizes, in sheep, roan, calf, and morrocco bindings, plain, and with marginal references, at from Is. to 14s. per copy. Testaments, from the small diamond size, suitable for School premiums or rewards, to large octavo, of clear type, fit for the use of aged persons, in various bindings, at from 6d. to Is. Bd. each.

j£g^° Copies of any of the above Bibles or Testaments may also be procured from Messrs. J. Rout, W. Gorrie, S. Forsaith, W. Hughes, or other members of the Local Committee.

A. W. HANSARD, HOUSE, ESTATE, CUSTOM HOUSE,

AND GENERAL AGENT,

SHORTLAND-STREET,

NEAR THE EXCHANGE HOTEL.

MR. HANSARD now begs to offer his best service and attention to those who may favour him with their commands in the Selling or Leasing of Land or House Properties ; to those desirous to purchase or hire, the same, and to those requiring the transaction of General Agency. On the Registries kept, of which free inspection is invited, may be found (amongst many others) the particulars of the following :—: — SEVERAL HOUSES in all parts of the Country, Town, and Suburbs to be Let. Many Building Allotments in Town and Suburbs for Sale or Lease.

To be Disposed of for the Stjm of £30 !—! — The good-will and connexion of a business easy of management, and which has for some' years been returning a very good income. As this, in the hands of an active and steady party, may be, without any risk, made exceedingly profitable, it is well worthy attention.

TO BE LET ON LEASE.

A Small and well improved Farm, excellently situated immediately below Victoria Mount (the flag-staff bill) North Shore. There is a comfotable House, Dairy, Storehouse, Stock Yard, &c. A few good Milking Cows will be let with the premises, and the Boat now used by the proprietor. This is an excellent opportunity for any industrious party lately arrived in the colony, as every thing is ready at hand for use, and immediate possession may be had. Rent very moderate.

LAND. Foa Sale,

A Farm of 80 acres, on the East side of the Tamaki. Also (on terms to suit purchasers), Building Allotments at Parnell. Building Allotments on the Epsom Road near Hobson's Bridge. Building Allotments, on the St. George's Bay Road. HOUSES. For Sale, An Allotment in Lower Albert -street, adjoining Mr. Gundry's, with neat and well finished Cottage of 4 rooms, large Cow Shed, &c.

THE Undersigned has been instructed to offer for sale by Private Contract, the undermentioned Town and Suburban properties :—: — One Allotment about oa. 2r. Op. in extent, in Queen Street, near the late residence of the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand. One ditto, near the residence of the Rev. T. Buddie, oa. 2r. 29p. in extent. One Suburban ditto, about six acres, near the Royal George Inn, Epsom road. Part of an allotment on the eastern side of Queen street, abutting upon the New Wharf, about 33 feet by 199 ; this latter is rapidly rising in value, and may now be purchased upon very moderate terms. Apply to Edward Rich, Land, Commission, & Custom house Agent, Queen-street. Auckland, 9th Sept., 1851.

TO SETTLERS AND CAPITALISTS.

HpHE undersigned begs to intimate that he JL is enabled to offer for sale Country and Town LANDS, some of the former comprising large and valuable property ; also allotments in central situations which by insuring a peimanent rental are practically suitable for investment. Terms and all other information required may be obtained upon application* Edward Rich. Land Commission and Custom House Agent. Queen Street.