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Vol. I.—No. 65.]

AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1870.

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NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COBN-m ov mtoNDS akd kai.axoa_i.vw. road. Private Entrance : Symonds-street' LIST OF PRICES : 1 KARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S M ' PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle Martell's and Hennessey's Lark Brandy, 4s per bottle . . •Greenles.. and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, 4s Gil per bottle Greenless and i olville's Campbleton Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s Gd per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, 4a 6d per bottle Jamieson's.Dublin Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 3- 6d per bottle Rum, 3s per bottle Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (best; 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (2nd quality) 3s per bottle Port Wine, (best) 4a per bottle Port Wine, (2nd quality) 3s .per bottle Amontillado Sherry, 4s 6d per bottle The above bottled on the premises. In Case : Genuine Brands. Hennessey's and Martell's Pale Brandy, 5s per bottle Geneva JDKZ, 5s per bottle Geneva JDK'S (small,) 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 4s por bottle Champagne, (No. 2 best) 6s per bottle Champagne, (No. 2 best) small, 3s per bottle Claret, (best quality,) 4s per bottle Clarer, (2nd quality,) 3s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 5s per bottle Ale and Porter, (best brands) Is 3d per bottle. Reductions made by taking a dozen of the above. Teems Strictly Cash. SAMUEL EVINBON, PROPRIETOR. SCOTIA HOTE L, HOBSON-STREET. JE PIKE, late of tbe Mauku, begs to in • form his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and trusts that by keeping the best of liquors, &c, to merit a fair share of their support. Travellers arriving by steamers can be ac commodat d with either single or double beds. Moderate charge. J. H. PIKE, Proprietor. January 8, 1870. IIOM NUI-N'S CELEBRATED COCKTAILS, To be had at JAMES'QUE EN VICTOfiIA HOTEL, Corner of West Queen-street. ALEXANDER JAMES (late Stewart of theN.Z.S.N. Company), Proprietor. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. * - A. J. begs to inform the public that he has first-class bed and sitting-rooms. EDEN VINE HOTEL, .UPPER SYMOND ..-STREET. ADJOINING \ THEI LL.BAR. '! . ' — raZILLIAM GALBRAITH most respect | • T fidly returns thanks to his friends and p i >. nublic generally for their past favours, and .i to inform them that he has REDUCED the _* " ice op WISES and spirits, without reduc i, ing tbe quality, for which he ha. hitherto been ■ famous, and they may now rely that there is „ none to be had cheaper in the city for the best , brands of case Brandy, Clin, Cor uals, &c, and * also his Whiskey, which has hitherto spoken toi </' .self, will not be found wanting on the present I occasion. __ , , .., Port and Sherry Wine from 2s Gd per bottle \ Brown, Campbell and Co.'s full flavoured feasted 12 years' old Port 6s per bottle ; alsc '' ■ ,iodcl, Wolfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bass *■*"--<__, P Is 3d per bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. ' R MEDIUM ENGLISH ALE Is PEE BOTTLE. * Terms : Cash. Auckland, January Bth, 1870. y ANTHQH HOTEL, iQtll_lN-STREET, TUNCTION of Wakefleld-street, Uppei Queen-street, and C^ey^et^^ Proprietor.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOORS FHO.r WELLESLEY-STEEET. OT INES AND SPIRITS of the first quality, by the single bottle, or in any quantity that may be required. BASS'S NEW BREW ON DRAUGHT. MASONIC BOTE L, PRINCES-STREET. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! . HIS HOTEL is now complete, with one ; of Thurston's best, BILLIARD TABLES. The room is in charge of a thoroughly practical hand, and tbe proprietor trusts that with civi lity, combined with ease and cleanliness, to merit a fair share of public patronage. Good accommodation and good Stabling. S. BROWN & CO., (Opposite the Old Court House, Queen-street), WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND FAMILY GROCERS, fiEG to call the attention of Hotel-keepers, J Country Storekeepers, and Families to the great CLEARING-OUT SALE at a large reduction: — 200 dozen English Bottled Stout (different brands), 10s. 6d. per dozen 100 dozen Colonial XXX Stout (best quality, warranted), Bs. fid. per dozen 100 dozen English Bottled Ale (best brands), from lis. to 12a. per dozen Maxell's Pale and Dark Brandies, 48s. per dozen Henness/s Pale Brandy, 48s. per dozen Ja naiea Rum, 30s. per dozen Dunville's Irish Whiskey, 365. per dozen Scotch Whiskey, 365. per dozen Old Tom (best brands), 335. per dozen Holland Gin, key brand (full size), 535. per case of 15 bottles Half-cases Geneva, key brand, 295. per case Champagne, 48s. per dozen Good Port, 265. per dozen Superior Old Port, 30s. per dozen Good Pale Sherry, 265. per dozen Superior Quality, 30s. per dozen Bernard's English Ginger Wine, 265, per dozen Bitters of Great Variety, 18s. per dozen Claret, 245. per dozen. BULK : Hennes_y»'s Pale Brandy, 21s. per gallon Martell's Pale and Dark Brandies, 21s. per gallon Dunville's Irish Whiskey, 19s. per gallon Scotch Whiskey, 193. per gallon Jamaica Hum (best quality), 18s. per gallon Fine Old Port, 12s. per gallon Pale Sherry, line flavoured, 123. per gallon. tt£_W Families supplied with all kinds of groceries of the best quality, and at a reduced price. CITY CLUB HOT; L, SHORTLAND-CRESCENT. Proprietor — Roland Campion. I rP HE proprietor of this establishment begs to t notify to his many patrons and the public generally, that having removed from his late j premises, he has NO LONGER ANY CONNECTION "WITH '" THE EXCHANGE HOTEL. He lias fitted tip, at very great expense, a splendid upstairs COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT, which has been acknowledged by one and all who have seen it, UNRIVALLED FOR TASTE AND ELEGANCE. His brands of Wines and Spirits need no comment.



EXPIRATION OP LEASE. THE UNDERSIGNED will Sell, at their Premises, 230, QUEEN-STREET, the remainder of their SUMMtCR STOCK OF GOODS, including tho greater portion of their General DRAPERY AND CLOTHING., At such prices as cannot fail to give general satisfaction ; and in order to s1 ow that this i.s a Genuine Sale, and not one of an ordinary character, they have announced the following Notice, compelling them to vacate their Premises the first- week in April! — " Brunswick Buildings, Auckland, January 10, 1870. " Dear Sirs, —Mr. Morrin and myself beg to give you notice that we shall require the Premises you now occupy belonging to us, on or before the first week in April next. It is our intention'to build of stone, and remove the wooden building. We give you this long notice that you may hare no trouble in mak ng airangemen ts for removal. " I am, dear sirs, yours truly, i ' "STANNUS JONES. "Messrs. G. I. ASH & Co., Queen-street," The undersigned also wishes to inform the public that, several Cases of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, ex Helenslee, arc just being opened, and in consequence of the above notice, they must be disposed of on or before April next. $sr NOTICE THE ADDRESS— MESSBS. Gh ISr_A-S_E_E Sc GO., 230, QUEEN-STREET. ZEST. CAMPBELL, T A I L O 11, QUEEN-STREET, OEGS to intimate to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED from Wellesley street to QUEEN-STRET, opposite the Market Reserve; and also, that he has added largely to his Stock of TWEED CLOTHS, &c, and is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. £ - COOMBES & JOHNSTON, ' 62, QUEEN STREET, _.j.xt ciiarsian's. SINCE JANUARY 27th, 1870. W. G. HARRISON & CO., A N JANUARY 2^o, FRENCH & Co. WYNDHAM STREET. WAREHO^E previously conducted at 41, Q BALES T.M. WELSH FLANNELS Victoria, and 252, Queen-streets, would, afte- (Q 2 ditto faxonies that date, be conducted only at Junction Store, ] ditto Scarlet ditto 252, Queen-street. They now eg to inform 4 ditto Fancy blurting,. their friends and the public that they have 2 cases Crimean Shirts not transferred their Business to Mr. J. Moorr, 2 ditto Chambrays or appointed him their Agent to Retail their 2 ditto Angola Winceys Celebrated Teas, or given him any authority to • bales£ aP^^ rrets copy their Advertisement. _ J ditto ?^™g> The Proprietors of the PEOPLE'S TEA 3 ditto Ck pets WAREHOUSB are still giving the same 2 cases 4-4 floorcloth excellent value in IVas, for which their Estab- \ ditto 5-4 ditto ~,,., , , i 1 ditto t) 4 ditto bailment is so celebrated. J "^ oarpet aud Bg& r ,_-_-_ -»»-„ _--_--_- 2 bales Blankets TEAS FOR THE MILLION. -1130 No. 1 Congou Tea 2s Oc.n ;{ crafcoß Assorted Plates N:. 2 Fine Tea ... ... ... 2s 6d ( <* 3 ditto Jugs No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full fla- U 2 ditto Assorted Dinner Ware vored) 3a Oil J o c ijt_o Chambers Twopence per Hi Discount allowed on Gib _ ditto A | ugs and upwards of No. 2 Tea ; and Threepence 20 case 3 jjatli Bricks per ft on 6 ft and upwards of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas- .-_ Al . nm .nT.- TO ARRIVE PER < ISMAY— GENERAL GROCERIES. .. Cupg Saucers We will give satisfaction in Quality and 3 c \[ tiio Toilet Ware Price to all who may favor us with their orders. 2 ditto Ewers and Basins Orders from the Country carefully 'packed S ditto Dinner Sets and promptly executed, and sent to Boat or 1 ditto Tea Sets Carrier free of charge. Goods delivered. 2 hhds. W. and G. China ware All Articles guaranteed to bo of Good j 1 cask China Breakfast and Tea Sets Quality. ' «®»Note the Address-- I TO ARRIVE PER 'HUASQUINA'— FRENCH & Co., 4 cases Men's Mole Trousers ___ -.^ /-■_ _-. tt . t. r. 2 cases Men's Tweed Trousers FAMILY CtROCER-S, 8 bales Blankets, red, white, and blue THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, J ditto Wincey . 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, 8 cUtto Flannels Established 1860. :. cases Shawls 2 ditto Waterproof Tweeds and Cloak- J. M. FRENCH, MANAOBU. _ tli Sf Fa ney Shirtings ~~ 2 ditto Crimean Shirts JEWELLERY ! JEWELLERY ! ! ! , lifcto Q u ilta JEWELLERY-!! 1 ditto Window Hollands, white and buff SSHAPPERE, Practical Watchmaker aud I 1 bale Door Mats . Jeweller (late of Hokitikn), begs to in- 1 1 ditto Felt Carpet form the inhabitant, of Auckland that he has j 1 ditto Matting OPENED those central premises, opposite the : 1 ditto Coburgs and Lustres Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, and by strict at- j 1 ditto Brown Hollands tention to business, moderate charges, and a 1 ditto Cambric Handkerchiefs well-assorted stock of most fashionable goods,; W q. HARRISON & CO., hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage.. . Wyndham street. Note the address : " S SHAPPEIIE CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. Opposite Thistle Hotel, JAMES B. FRANCIS, Queen-street, Auckland. J ' IMPORTER, N.B.—Watchmaking and repairing in all .. « _ its branches. 246, Queen-street, Auckland, _ . "'■_ . ' . . ■_' : . " • '



ALEXANDRA HOTEL, Corner of Chapel and Durham-streets. ,4 DAM ORR, Proprietor A . (Late European Hotel, Castlereagh- street, Sydney). First-class Accommodation at Moderate Charges. COLD LUNCHEONS Six.penoe. jHE LUNCHEON BARS of the AUCK- X LAND HOTEL are now OPEN. Chop Steak Plate Cold Meat Pork Sausage Pork Pie Fried Fish Sausage Roll Ham or Beef Sand which Mince Pie With Potatoes or Bread, and Glass of Ale at any time during the clay. Note the Address: AUCKLAND HOTEL. Queen and. High-streets. E. 11 ATfOOD, PItOPBIETOB, January, 1870. Resturant open as usual from 12 to 3. . NEW* TtESJi&JSU —.ITTOXiin-rmvx- WHISKEY, Also, SPIRITS of WINE and GENEVA, Regular Shipments to follow. ' N.B.—The duty on. the above is only 6s pel gallon. • First Shipment Just Landed. 50 TONS FIRST-CLASS FLOUR. • ' T E A. 200 half-chests Finest Kaisou Congou. MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S DUNEDIN ALE. In hhds., barrel-, and kilderkins. SANDIMAN'S PORT AND MISA'S SHERRY. A Choice selection of these Celebrated Wines in stock. [> RAND Y. -Martell's, Hennessy's and J > Otards's, in case and bulk WHISKEY.—Is.ay, Campbellton, Sacel Kirk liston, and Dunville's RUM.—Lownde's and Hooper's 30 to 40 o.p GENEVA, Old Tom, Liqueurs, Ginger Wine, Sarasparilla, and Raspberry Balm WINES —Ports, Sherries, Champagne, Mo selle, Hock, Clarat, Cawarra STOUT.—Blood's and Bothwick's ALE.—Jeffrey's, Arrol's Sacol Brewery Paper Bags, 'Tea Paper, Malt, Hops, Castor Oil, in bulk, Soap Powder, Mustard, Tar taric Acid, Blue, Sngo, Crosse and Black well's Sauce, Holloivay's Ointment, Pick les, Porter Corks, Arrowroot, Salad Oil, Keillor's Jams, Vestas, Baking Powder, Carbonate Soda, quarter-Sardines, Soda Crys als, Soda Water, Bottles, Smith and Willsfood's Stoves, Galvanised Nails. To arrive, per Alice from London, 100 i barrels Halt's blasting powder 20 do. box. s do. sporting ditto SAMSOtf, FRASER & CO. Auckland, 14th January, 1870. VENE T1 A N BLI ND S CAN BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VB-TETIAN BLIND FACTORY, SIIORTLA N D -STOKE-. Of any dimensions, in any number from, one to a hundred, withiu a given time, of the Best Quality and Reasonable Prices. And sent to all parts of New Zealand. \ * H, BUSBY, Solo Proprietor, practical ill. Blind Maker, and Wire Worker, many years established at.City Road, London, manu iacturer of every description of Window Blinds, and ornamental Wire Work.. Old blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. ,'/•' - VENETIAN HOUSE Shortlakd-street, Auckland. 't ': .' «i- :..yS\ -'.



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WIN 15 AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. 1 PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY I^AKES this opportunity of thanking the public for the liberal patronage he has re ceived for the last 12 years in business, and begs to inform them that ho has opened a Wholesale and Bottle Department, adjoining Mr. D. Caley, Baker and Confectioner., aud next door to the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, where he intends to offer to the public Wines and Spirits of the best quality, at the lowest possible prices for cash. LIST OF PRICES. i|'- ■ s. ». ■■■'_>' Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy ... ... 4 0 per bottle Dark Brandy ... ... 4 0 „ Green and Calvillc's Whiskey 3 6 „ Campbelltown Whiskey... 3 6 „ Dunville's Whiskey ... 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 „ Amontiledo Sherry ... 4 6 „ Fine Old Port Wine ... 3 6 „ English Ginger Wine ... 3 0 „ t The above are aU bottled on the premises. IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS; Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 0 per bottle Martell's 5 0 „ Geneva, J.D.K.Z., large... 5 0 „ do do small 3 0 „ Old Tom, Booth & Burnett's 4 0 „ Dunville's Whiskey ... 4 0 „ Champagne, No. 2 ... 5 6' „ do do pints... 3 0 ~ Champagne, Jacquesson's 5 0 „ Champagne, Jacquesson's, pints... ... ... 3 0 „ Claret, St. Julien ... 3 0 „ Townsend's villa... 5 0 „ Ale" and Porter, Lonaon" ~ bottled, best brands... 13 „ ' *** Assorted Cases of the above made up for Families or Picnic Parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. Terms strictly Cash VICTORIA HOTEL, Victoria-street. TTHE Undersigned, have much pleasure , in informing my friends and the public at large, that I have taken the above Hotel, in Victoria-street. ' JOHN MENZIES, [ Proprietor, Late of City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. \ RICHARD MOORE 117INB AND BEER MERCHANT. Burton Ale lis. per dozen.- Best London Porter 9s. 6d. per dozen. R. M., has a supply of the finest Ports to , be procured in London. ' COTTAGE OF CONTENT, VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accommodation for travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Stabling lor over forty horses. W. JEFFERY, roprietor. . N 0 T ICE. . pHE BUSINESS of the PEOPLE'S TEA 1 WAREHOUSE, hitherto conducted by Mr. French, at 41, Victoria street, will, on ' and after this date, be conducted by J. MOORE. No. I Congou Tea ... 2a. per lb.. No. 2 fine Tea ... ... 25.6d.d0, , No. 3 rich Pekoe (full flavored) 3s. • . 1 No. 4 finest selected .. 36-6 d. do. And all other Goods cheapaccordingly. Orders from the country will be punctually attended to, and sent to boat free of charge. Note the Address-—"" -,; J. MO ORE it: 4-i, VICTORIA STUEfi^^AND NEW NORTH ROiifD- ; ... . J-.