THE BVENffIQ JWAft, TTTTCftnAI^ DECEMBER 31, lfflj.



Miscellaneoxis. COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. T CRAIG- notifies to his friends and •I • the general public that lie has fte-commencerl the Coal and Fivewoorl trade in those premises, JTort streot, recently held by Mr J. M.vodonat.d, where he will undertake to supply the best value of Coals, Fire wood (cut or uncut), on an honest profit for cash. , A large Stock of Titree Firewood and best N.S.W: and Bay Coals alway on hand. To Masters of Vessels and Bushmen-J. C. is also a Cash Pmehaser of. Titree Firewood at current rates. V [ESTABT-TRTTKO A.]}. 180' i. TH| CITY OF AUCKLAND Dyeing ; Cleaning Establishment, Rtohmond, and 18, Shortt.and fIraEET, (AND SBORTIAKn, THAMES. Hours:—From 8 a.m. to 10 p on. *- ; \XT I L LIA M. EDG- AR, whilst '*\ T V sincerely thanking the gentry and inhabitants of Auckland and its surronndvngs for the very liberal ** patronage accorded him during the past eight years, Degs most respectfully to inform them that his new premisß»at Richmond are now completed, and being, as. they are, on an extensivel*.scale, and fitted with all , the latest improvements, he is in a position to execute i . orders to any extent and in a manner superior to any t other house in Auckland. W.E. solicits the ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets,. Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned, Dyed,-and Finished. Ostrich Feathers Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed, in any shade or color. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Well-pressed, and neatly Repaired at a short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s per pair. Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. His stock of first-class Dyes are complete in all shades and colors, and all work entrusted to him will be under his immediate gnper •rision and on an improved principle. Orders left at his City. Establishment, Shortland street, will meet 'with prdmpt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wait ed upon by leaving their address at the Shortland-stre^t DepSt.-- William Edoak, Dyer and Cleaner, Short land street: Works : Richmond. WOOL PRODUCE, &c. THE Undersigned will make Cash •Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned ' © their care for shipment to England. v L. D. NATHAN & CO., \ SHORTLAND STREET, \ Auckland. ' '.■' •> a , VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZING BLINDS. • CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian BKud Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. «JB*S:Fwt TO^li PABTS OP NEW ZEALAND. t ■ w■ •* _, —^^— **~ W M. H. BUSBY. k iPractical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, Shorthand street, Auckland. ' thistle wholesale and retail .WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, : Q U E E N- S T R E E T. .". ; : pUBL I C FoTICE. _ : ■ ;v P. DAE BY., I" N" returning thanks to the public for the liberal pakonagehehiisTOOP s*opening5 *- opening the'BOT^EJJß^l'^V^^ Verdeilho an<i * _^ offer ■'** ~ ■■■•■- ■".'. 3 6 -.-. .S. .. 3 0 «-or!fe-.v - '.. ■" '.". y o~ ,- ."" 4 C _wilßßT^! -•■/ .... .... 4 0 ..-perior OJd Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) ,;, .. ... ~ 6 0 ... JChe above : are all bottiedjon tfe'^remises. IN CASE. ,/1 <"( / Genuine Brands. Per bottle ..-.■:.,. ■ f S. D Hennessy"s Brandy 6 0 Martell's Brandy .. .... .. ..5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large .. 4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small .; ... ..... 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 FineOldJamaica.Rum. ~. >-, ...,.., 6 0 Draville's Whiskey 1.'.'..■.....'•.. 4 0 Champagne.Nbi.2 I l.'i ..' ■ ':'• ii •• ..6 6 Champagne No. 2, pints 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's .. .. ... -.. .. ; & 0 Champagne,Jacquesoh's, pints .; '.. .. 3 0 Claret, St. Julien ■.. .. .. ...:*; BJO Australian Wines, very best brands .. •■••■';.. 36 Townsend's Sarsaparilla .:.. • ,:■ ■'■ .. ..6 0 English Ginger Wine.. .. .. .. .. 3 0 English Chinamon Cordials .. .. ,'.'. 2 0 Ale 'and Porfer, London bottled, best brands; ..1 3 Rum; Brandies, arid Whiskeys sold by the gallon J dverproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of ttfe above made up for families arid pioMc parties^ allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash. rFHE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL COMMDROIAL & BEiADING ROOM, SHORTLAND- STREET. ■!' '■ Are ndw Open to the Public • The Proprietor of the CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL haa opened as an addition to his establishment the spacious rooms lately in the occupation of the- Auck land Club, Shortland, Btieetj as "Commercial and Beading-rooms. .... •Files of Papers from all parts of the world will be found on the tables.1 Commercial men willUnd it to their advantage to call and make this establishment their Exchange Market. To meet the convenience of visitors writing materials of every description will be found on the desks ; also, the necessary- forms 1 used for Custom-house Entries, Mining Transfers, Bills of Lading, Cheques of all local Banks, Stamps, &c., &c. _ „...., ,-. A Thoroughfare has been opened through the establishment, from Shortland street to Fort street, which will be found. a great convenience, particularly as the TelegraplijOmce,' Custom-house; Government Offices, Bonded Stores, Shipping Offices, &c, are contiguous. . - - r i ,-■■:,.',. . ■ ■ ; ' : TT O 1 •An'additioriar Bar has been provided, where the very1 best of Wines and Spirits, Ales, &c., can be had. .The public arq.inyited to the FREE useCof these Rbbins, which for Spaciousness and View are second to'hone id Auckland. ■:'■.,.■. ■ '■■■■ ■■■'_■' In connexion with the, above there are large and commodious' Rooms open, in which Pixblic.or Private Meetings can be;held at a nominal charge.-^* ' Commercial travellers of every branch can be accomTnjTddted with Show and Sample Rooms, where i auoePan S^Sw wil] bo; ajforded them for the transaction usSfJiar ffr. The charge is trifling "" Farailies will find this establishment the taroapest • and Best In Auckland,. J?aM*Bnm^*^A#fitf r 1«. 6d. *tbrg«.*M. j best { qublJ ly , iJa. per bofctfo Old Port, Ik, 6u. U> 2«. i'/d, ./' |i6st ■oiallty l 3», per " JBrigllsh Ginjrorj Wine, '2s. 6d. Pr bottle : , • j 3Sngli»h Oraiiig* Wins, ditto ditto :' f,td AristraUaiJ "Wine, highly, rficommended tot '■ :'r~~ itiVtdldit, S». r^r tattle," : " ■ - ■ ''''.■ ■ E. >t <&*«:, li*. per «u*na ; Ctte/ry Brandy and CheS-y. Cordial, Ha. per bottle • : V^spht'itytMa tejnon i:.'/.-cnp«, 'Umrhpith ■■■' . <- '■ ptUiMißgaare^n, 2a. cd. ditWOltto . ' '. ::.' ■■ 'tiibllar^i -rwiui^ize, A4. tlUto'dittQ .., :.,- , ,' ■ ; ■■-•tjMtTf.-'n, ti«flvd bi-fviKis/ss. cd.: ditto ditto v. "■;: ■" : i Ph- Beotcji "w^^maria UunvHle'B trlsh Whis&y, fig. <M. M &ll ' l -.,,.'- f iitto«i-^r -•,;-.• . ■ '.■'-■ ;-;•■■■■ ■:■■'■;;.-■ ... ; I fte.i»y'» andl^ jUri,J'.r- Pivle'Brariaieu, i?'. per \ flri CITY. I if "Of V .....



Drapery. C H E A P C L O THIN& FOR THB dHPiISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP DBAPERT FOR THE CHRIST MAS HOLIDAY S. .SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PUR CHASERS OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATI INS "V/CTILL Sell at Low Peices during the Holiday Season. .... -i it Purchasers of CLOTHING, HATS, DRAPERY, DRESS MATERIALS, LACE SHAWLS, SILKS, ETC., ETC., WILL SAYEiJft ~ H. D. ..ooa Quality Tweed Trousers .. .. 8 11 Good Quality Alpaca Coats ■ ..■ ~ 9 6 Good Qnality White "Vests .. ..a 0 Good Quality Tweed Hats ... , ~, 1 11 » : The' Holiday Hat ;; •:."?. : V.". ■'% ""2 c" Good Quality Boys' Caps.. ; ~ . .. 16 .fh ;. a 'ii'Q A : '■ ■'' lv 8 ( '// !A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS AND VESTS, EAGET COATS, GALATEA COATS, BOYS' SUITS, WHITE SHIRTS, ■ ■'...• S'.tJßs : i •■■- ',■'■--. AND GENE RA L OUT ¥I T TIN G, ...... , At a small Advance on Cost. ■jo'i if-,».lvj ■ ■-:■■• ■;: ■■■': >■- \m» ■'■■■■'■■ ' ■ IN THE DRESS DEPARTMENT: New French Muslins New French Grenadines '. .? | New Lace Shawls ;, .'■ New Lace Jackets • '■';'■■ . :.:> -.•■.:<• • New'Bilk'Jacketa .; New Silk Polonaises. &c, &c, &c. '.*^*.% v,,*u ~*- * "■*,. N.B.— The Choicest Goods in Dress MJnlins, Grena : _ dines, and Coloured Silk' Dieses, in Auckland. '....* :A GOOD BLACK SILK JACKET FOR 18s. Cd. [ t^ A GOOD BLACK SILK AT 3a. 110. ; .' ■■ r, ■ ■ .. 77 .:■• /■ A VERY CHEAP LINE OF Swiss Check and Stripe Muslins (beautiful quality, at Hid. A HEAVY STOCK OiF Long Cor tains, Sheet Ings, Quilts, Blankets, and Manchester Goods " % Its i it'iS, (L AT?« HAY AN D HON £V M AjljL^



Drapery. EOR GOOD CHEAP CLOTHING * ♦ » GO TO TTTE MANUFACTURER, HE ONLY CAN SUPPLY THK FITTING ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. Q AMU EL COOMBBS' CLOTHING FACTORY IS IN HIGH BTB-EET, V DEPOOf: IS TEE THING MAET, >JEN STREET. GENTLEXIEN'S HOLIDAY CLOTHING, Everything for the season for Men and Youths. NEW SUMMER TWEEDS. LIGHT FASHIONABLE SUMMER CHOTIIING. SEASONABLE UNDERCLOTmNft. SUMMER HATS.. All in Unprecedented Variety of Style and Quality. ORDERS EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST REASONABLE NOTICE. Clothing Bought on th« Premises ALTERED TO FIT G R ATI S. , , j :■:■.,-, . :.- •- 'iioy c>v i! 'SAMUEL COOMBES O/'niTf.o'O ■-.'; !!/ j ,;.,,: .;-,. • »:•. n tl f.yiu •£.,-!) l.n- xVi a'iinii. I in ~. ;• :-. ■■ • ,'i n! 'aijjii ■ ; .■■ ■ ■ r.i i ' ■ V, \ TAILOR, OUTFITTEBj AND I ' . [ * I ...... 3- SK; Y*\ 'C f VtilsG ' ;CLOTriIER;. '.'[l' •' :'. ; ' •'."' ' :.i i, u*n:i'- '■■'. ..■'.■:'■-' '!'<4i ■'•.! ■ . ;:li •■..•it '■■ '"■•'tw^-%irii»rt:< ...



Hotels. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, BROWN STREET. MRADCLIFFE HAS OPENED • THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. She flatters herself that as every one knows the Occidental Hotel, Auckland, so every one will know that the Occidental Hotel, Grahamstown, will be simply unrivalled for the number, variety, and Excellence of its BRINKS, to say nothing of its numerous other attractions. In. grder that visitors may have an opportunity of Cooling themselves down, an ample supply of ICED CLARRT CUP will lie always on hand. To braco them up the celebrated A NCHOKSTOTM BITTERS. N.B. —M. Rartcliffe is unaware if this is the exact name of the above celebrated Bitters, but assures her friends that they are just as good Bitters as any others with long names. As the Tommy Dodds at the Occidental Hotel, when the cold weather* comes on, will be beyond all other Tommy Dodds.tasted, heard of, or read of, they are now advertised, six months in advance, It is evident from the above that it will he the correct thing to visit the Occidental Hotel. ** (or any other number of stars) Brandy always on hand, hut no stripes. J^/[ 00 BE & CO., WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANTS, AND IMPORTERS, 5 LOWER QUEEN STREET.:' Martell's Pale and Brown Brandy Carapbelton's Scotch Whiskey Tine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin i Ftno Old Rum, BO o.p. Walker's English Ginger Wine, Sparkling Hock r:^'" ... Champagne, pints ami quarts Australian White and Rod Wine Blood's Ale and Stout. BURTON AXE. Us quarts ; 6s pints. LONDON STOUT, 10* 6d quart*: fis pints. LONDON PORTKR, its <Vl nuarta; 5s Odpluts. The Trnde supplied with hhds and qr-casks. M. k Co. h.ivcoi; sftlo a Kni.il! quantity of OLD POUT, of the finest quality that- can be had in London. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT nud TEA, IM POItTER submits tho following Cash Prices, whldfep comparison ho trusts, will secure a fair nharo of public patronage, hi quantities of not less than two gallons:— WIKRS— Port and Sherry, 255., SOs., and 85s. per <loz«n Ditto (in wood), iOs. 6d., 12s. 6d., and 16:t. per gallon Whihkey— Irish and Scotch, 365. to 10s. per case Ditto (in wood), 19s. to Ms. per gallon Rum- West Indian, 868, to 40a. p*r case Ditto (in wood), L&L to 2Ji;. pur gallon BrtAKDV— Cognac, 42s to M>.j p«r case Bitto (in wood), 20s. to 22a. Cd. per gallon - Geneva— 80s. to 565. per ease ALKB AND STOOT— . ~ . English and Scotch per gallon, 9s. to Vi». 6d< per dozen Ditto (Colonial), 3s. per gallon, 7s Od per dozen Whihkey— Colonial, 13s Od per gallon Ditto (in case), 20s. 04. Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove the advantages offered by Jamkh Oi.dham, High street, Auckland. P.S.—Goods delivered free of charge within six miles of the city. QEICKET, CE OQTJ ET, FOOTBALL, ET C. A Large and Well-assorted Stock of CRICKET BATS, STUJfPS, BALLS, GLOVES, AND LEG GUARDS; SETS CROQUET & STANDS, CROQUET SEATS SINGLE STICKS, FENCING FOILS, GLOVES AND MASKS, BOXING GLOVES, FOOTBALLS. QUOITS, LAWN BILLIARDS. ETC To be Sold, a Bargain, A LARGE LAWN MOWER. H. FENDELOW, IRONMONGER, 160, QUEEN STREET. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! UNLIMITED SUPPLY ! fTUIESE seasonable delicacies can be A had every day (Sundays included) at the SURREY FRUIT 'GARDENS OF MASON BROTHERS, . PONSONBY ROAD, And at their Nursery, P A RSEL L. STRAWBERRIES FRESH FROM THE GROUND. mason brothers; PARNELL NURSERY & SURREY FRUIT GARDENS. HALLOA! WHERE ARE YOU GOING? We abb off to ■yAFXHALL GARDENS, DEVONPORT EAST, jLA X E E. O AD, NORTH SHORE, TRN MINUTKH WALK FJIOM THE NEW WIIABP. There we can spend a few hours or a day comfortably." The Proprietors of the above Grounds beg to thank their patrons for past favors and to intimate to the public who do not know the place that no pains are spared to make it what it must eventually become— 1 The Great Place of Amusement and Recreation on the North Shore." Tho Grounds are seven acres in • extent, and tastefully laid out in parterres and winding*. paths among the native shrubs, with arbors dotted Ihere and there for shelter from the sun. ' For recreation there are Croquet, Swings ; and for ; those who prefer Football or Cricket there is a small paddock attached.to the place where that pastime can :be indulged in. R ; Refreshments, such as Tea, Coffee, Cordials, &c., to be had on the ground, likewise tho much-desired idelicacy, ... -; ISTRA WB E R RIE S & C R EIM," , WILLIAM WELLS & SON, I ."fMiK Proprietors. !P«REN O L O G V IS practically applied to the Educa tion of youth at Union-street School. ■ The bent or inclination of each child's mind to any particular trade or profession may be known by parents on ap plying, to Mr BnABAzoN. Advice given Gratis. HATS AND CAPS, I JUST OPENED EX CORONILLA. I ■ " All the Latest Shapes in Hats and i ioi [, ; . :.i i... • Caps'at"- .'V;' *" ■ iXJILL, PENTON & IttJMEBT'Si :"*^" MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, Queen street, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, and Victoria street. Hattxbs by Appointment -to His Excellency Sib G. F.Bowen. Quinness's XX Dublin Stout ' , ; . OCTOBER BREW. •'" JAMES OLDHAM hereby informs his customers I and the public that he has re ceived per Caducous, direct from the Brewers, 20 riAifii? *V° "*"""* HSIiHB4£ED STOUT, wiiicli



Insurance.^ INSFRANCF/ SOCIETY, being "fact only deposits, revert to.tho«e who=«m tribUt°them S ETTLB(M.EXT POLICIES. nW wherebya man in solvent circumstances, pro- Irrespective of the immense annual revenue of this available for itaregrem^nt^^^ Are framed as low as are consistent with thojlue safety of the Society »*« "V AIW H to<ft^£i? be one of the most competent authorities in England the Court ot.Chancery having, recently had to _av»il themselves of his experience in these matters; and although apparently higher than some offices, assurers houldnoUoose sight of the fact; that they receive, it back either in bonuses or in addition to sums assured and in electing to insure in this Society they also avail themselves of the experience and safety of a concern thattimehasarovedtobe secure against all chances. LOANS. Surrender values are given for Policies of three years Standing, or «^^g«^^« ra' °P BAME' Permitted to all parts of the globe'in properly decked vessels, and in time of peace. PARTICIPATION OF PROFITS. In this office it is anticipated] that persons entering 20 will be relieved rom, further premiums at 44 40 „ » ~ °° 50 „ ' .. » °° Medical ees are paid by the Company, and there are no charges fov Stamps, Policies, &c. One-half the first five years' premiums may remain unpaid \ipou whole Life Policies. T. B. KENDEiI>INE,EsQ.,M.D., Medioai. Rkfehee. Intending assurers are recommended to call upon the undersigned /or prospectus and further particulars NOPvWICIFuNION FIEE INSURANCE SOCIETY. The SECURITY afforded by this long-established Society i» unquestionable, its rates exceedingly mode rate, and its fegulations liberal • • ■ INSURANCES for 7 yuars charged as 6. Rent.can be insured ior 12 montlw. BANK CREDIT. . nnabeon establiahod hi the Colony, and losses will be paid hoie j*iif>MrTi.v. liberally, and IN CASH, or at home, at t!»c option of the assured. and PROSPECTUSES for 1872 can' be had, and every information obtained, on application at the Society's tJllices, Vaile's Buildings, Queen street , .T. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. A ustlaltanhijtul peovl- Xjl tin:en society. ' Established 1849. OR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office: Wellington. Local Board of Directors : Hon. 0. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C., Chairman. . Hon. William Fitzherbort, Esq., M.H.R., Deputy Chairman. A. de Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. Auditors : Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Joe Darsfield, Esq. Medical Offiobr. TAlexander Johnson, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now established, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices. Grey street, Wellington. ~ Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be had^ on application to any of thu 'hgeuts, or at the head office, aa above. ■ JOSEPH DYER, " f Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— Hknry Gilmllan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee^— - -■ > ■* .~* , 1 T B> Kknderdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLING. AOKNTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 6. Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. QOUTH BRITISH MEE AND K3 marine insurance company of new ZEALAND. Capital £500,000, Shares of £20 each, with unlimited liability of Shareholders. .Directors: Chairman—Albert Beetham, Esq. Hen Chamberlain, M.L.A. Stannus Jones, Esq Wm. Crush Daldy, Esq, J.P. William Earl, Esq William Morrin, Esq SoLiciTons—Messrs Hesketh and Richmond Bankers— Union Bank of Australia. -.- g '■; r:: General Manaoer—A. Boardman Head Office—29, Queen treet, Auckland Branches— . Dunedin—Messrs W. and G.Turnbull and Co Wellington T Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co Christchurch—J. Drummond Macpherson, :Esq I ~■',,■ t A«kncieß-t. (j ■■'■'. :- '.' I Nelson—Messrs Morrison, Sclandersand Co f f This Company has been established as a purely New iZealand institution, with all its funds retained and invested In the colony. It has a very large and in - : fluontial bedy of .shareholders distributed throughout the entiro colony, who are themselves insurers to a very considerable amount, and consequently can influ ence a large business, thus adding to the security of the insured and the stability of the Company, the' chief features of wh}ch Are a liberal management, prompt payments, rates moderate, and personal re sponsibility of a large body of shareholders. Fire and Marine Insurance is now carried on throughout the colony. Marine business will also be commenced in Australia and Great 1 Britain as so'oh.as arrangements can be made. • .: POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! . , NEW POTATOES! i , ■rPHE Subscriber i^ prepared to supply iJL ' NEW POTATOES^ (Hobart Town) in any quantity-from one lot upwards. Delivery to order.: U j '• ■;'... .'P^- ..-■/.;.. .. :>! LEVIW.iEATON.-.'-. I November 30,1872. .. ; ~.: . .. . : | VjjiU FRENCH POLISHING;. r 1 if? , T. PETTY, French Polisher, i-*-f • iUpholsterer, &c. Any of the above work done; •for the: trade, contractors, or private families, at then own residences or otherwise; Address: • : • •:•-•■• MRS. PETT V, • Milliner and Dressmaker, HdBSON STREET, - . One door from Victoria street. , .. ; ... 'N O T I''C.?E;.' . ' 7--. / ' ■■■ THE Undersigned beg to inform the public that they have commenced business as... iWORKING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS, AND LAPIDARIES. I JEWELLERS' WORKSHOP: 69, Queen, sbfeat '(opposite Southern Cross Office). • «»jLrC i ENGR,A.VING & LAPIDARY 'DEPARTMENT, •Wellesley street, Eaat ? 'flvb doors fromDysbn's'O*fn>ef.



Boots and Shce3. y " ~N'OT^ My" RjmRTNG FROM. tHe BOOT ANfl SHOE BUSINESS. T C A T E ft t J • Begs most respectfully to inform lib friends au<l customers that he haßßetired from'the aborts Businegg and lias much pleasure in recommending Messrs. STEPHEN'S & CARTER his successors, and In doing so he confidently recommends them in '•arryitis; out. that part of the manufactory p,o suodeEßfaily "carried on by him for. the. last eight years, . IN EJSFEEENCE TO THE ABOVE STEPHENS & CARTER. Have much pleasure in calling the attention of the customers of Mr J. Cater and the public generally that,, n taking over the Boot and Shoe Business lately . carried on by him, they are determined to carry on the business in all its branches, and to keep a STOCK OF ALL FIRST-QUALITY BOOTS AND SHOES, For which the above establishment has been noted for past years, and will use every endeavour on their* part o give every satisfaction, both in their own . make and .best imported Boots, etc. " STEPHENS & CARTER, j BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, 138, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Union Bank). .., , A SPHALT, KNIGrHT, CRAW & CO. desire to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck land that they are prepared to lay Asphalt Pavement in any of tlie suburban streets at 3s Od per yard.. The City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. X., C, & Cp. can recommend their work for Stores, Kitchens, and. Cellar-floors, Gardens, Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable Pavement. Aspihalt Pavement. FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and athalf fhe cost,. Orders addressed to Herald office will receive prompt attention. JOHN MOERISON j Portland Cement. QAA CASKS PORTLAND Oul/ CEMENT; best brands FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, FIRE CLAY,. PLASTER OF PARIS, in large or small: quantities. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &c., Tictoria street east. T^TTRNITTJRE AND CARPET: WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. Wf NIS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of English. American, and Colonial-made j FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, - Which are nil marked at.exefiedingly LOW PRICES. Those.about to furnish would do well to inspect the following lines before purchasing elsewhere :—, , WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY DRAWING-ROOM SUITES OAK, MAHOGANY, ANP~i RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED. -*- TABLES, ; ' MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS; AND * whatnots.; ,;; ROSEWODO AND WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS >DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU. AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES, CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES; STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET iGLASSES - ; (In great variety). fJ_ IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STR!>W PALLIASSES' BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CAR PE T ROO M. • W. and H. have just received 'A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KILDERMLNSTER CARPETS. FELTS, RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOTHS, All widths, from . yards to 5 yards., , . REPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRUMB CLOTHS, DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W.and H. having large and convenient workshop n manufacture every description of Furni re on the shortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING " " : MACHINES, 0 1'; •' Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. . . winks hall: :TO MERCHANTS, MILL-PROPRIETORS, | (' ' - AND OTHERS. "" '■'■ ' npHE^ undersigned is prepared to JL isupply Meat, in tins, guaranteed to keep in any climate, Tallow, Oil, the very firmest cured and spiced Beef, &0., from the Three Kings Meat Preserving Works.- [•--« ■>■■••■• ■ • . - A. DORNWELL. ) '', '\ ' ",. — ...', : . -".'...... ''~'."'■-' I BATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ] 7/ ALL HANDS A-HOY! £] A i '! I ■ 'I ■.' - ■ ' '"'."' ■ TURN OUT AND#ASS. YOURSELVES ~./; THiB SOLID-ROCK BATH is in Commission, I