fir! ITtOTtfe BfAB, MONBAt, NOVEMBER 16. SJfiJS.

Printed and published by the proprietors, Georg McCullaoui Heed, of North Shore, and Hekb Brett, of Pjirnell, at their General Stc.im Printin Office, WymWiain-street, in "the City of Auckland New Zealand :— Saturday, November 10, 1873.



Drapery. <§ w & J. E. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRTNTS, good patterns,] fast colours, Only 6ld per yard jg & J. E. VAILE. l ; sooFyas. DUESS alpaca, Only 4|d per yard. jg & J. K. VAILE. KRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. jg & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS an:o CLOTHIERS.g mational Mart, Coiner of Queen and "Wyndham-street S& J. E. VAILE . Respectfully inform the piiblic that they have now opened their First Shipment of Summer Goods, which will be found worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES, in all the New Summer Materials, ready for immediate wear, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. In POLONAISES, FICHTTES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and varied in Style, and is unusually Cheap. In LACES, SEWN MUSLIN GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, and FANCY GOODS, we are also able to show some very decided novelties which will well repay inspection. The Stock of PLAIN and FANCY DRESS MATERIAL will, asusual.be found replete with choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unnsnally Good Value. The New Shipments of CARPETS, and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will be to hand during the current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they have con stantly on the premises a moat efficient staff of Mil liners, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Workers ; and that any material ptirehased from them can be made up as soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for the contem plated alterations at the close of the Season, O & J. E. VAILEL 750 LADIES' STRAW nATS, New and Fashionable Shapes, From 8d each. Q & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d each. g & J. E. VAILE. A Large-ant) Choice STOCK of .. , . MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. j§ & J. R. VAILE, "FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Maut Corner of Queen and Wyndham-stroets. T COSGEAVE & CO., tl • having completed Extensivo Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP TIIEIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c J. COSGKAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THF, LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS.. Particular attention is ailed to thoir LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted for Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with evory Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured) J. COSGRAVE & CO. ~ • ! ' MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c., &c., in all the new shades PRINTS Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, &c. MANCHESTER. . Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hacks,' Glass Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. . : MILLINERY AND FANCY.' All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets; Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, ; Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &c. : UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays. Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies', Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. ■ SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagots, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Dne, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c. / ■■' ■ ■ ' ' ' ■' '- ; ; Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits . Boys' Galatea Suits. Boy a' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles ~■••:• Boys' Shirts, White and Fanc7, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ', Dress Whito Shirts, plain and fancy fronts; Men's stout. Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c.f, &o. ' ' ■ ' . '■ , , Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and stylo. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. i WOOLLENS. Weit of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, Sydney, Nelson, &c, &C J. COSGEAVE & CO.; 7; ' Wish to preserve their character as TUE CWEAPES.T HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK J AT .fDIE1 LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ' lf <'t» (I1.1 .' '.! /..:>;: m'j !I H



Cabinetmaking. T\ & tl, coo eTe", CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 8, .queen stoet, Hate on Sale at Very Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut Oheffoiinlers Toilet Glasses Mahogany Loo Tablc3 Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables Feathcrßolsters&Pillows Walnut Canterbnrys Toilet Wave Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables Max, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Sprinp Mattresses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds. Kitchen Furniture Meat Safes, &c, &o. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (C Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hail' Cloth. &o , from £12 Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, Rep, &C, from £12 12s Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 555, and COs per half dozen, American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs. MapnpgMKWMSa—rastMTOWT-BT-anm — ««i—i ■■!■ n ■ l i>iii..iii'nra-.mi-r—mmjbmmw Coffees- New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] Dstephlnson & co. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b 81b, and 601b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's £-!*>, U», and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Elackwella and Bengal, in j-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp 3 Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins orbulli Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do da do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fs,n e y boxo Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted size 3 Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICK MERCHANTS "WvWBTIAM STRTSKT. AUCKLAND Insurance. SO UTH BE ITISH 1H R E AND MAI 11N E INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is Hereby given that the Half-yearly Meeting of ihn Shareholders of this Company will bo held >it tho Company's Office, Queen street, on MONDAY, on MONDAY, the 17th day of November, 1572, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Business :—To receive the Rcpoxt of tho Directors for the half-year ending Hint August last; fix the time and place of holding general meetings ; ami elect • Directors. By order of the Board. A. BOABDMAN, Genernl Manager. October 14, 1573. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PEO jOL vident society. FOE MT7TT7AL LIFE ASSURANCE,; ETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office: Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the wholo profits, and a Bonus is declined evory fifth year. Auckland Agent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. B. KENDEttDINE. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL IN: hD BURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STEBLIN A.OHNTS ! PREECE AND GRAHAM,1 No 8, Vaile'a Buildings, Queen-street. Aucklan 11. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. i TfTHTS Company is now prepared to -I- issue Policies against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from the United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. The Central Oilices of the Company are at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Temporary Oflice : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ■ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates of Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from : all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 25, Queen street. , i "': HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. T 0,0 X O U T J-* roit the BLUE 800 T. ... C. BBOOK E S ' Is prepared to serve MEN, WOMEN, rand CHILDREN with BOOTS & SHOES CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN TOWN ! C.B. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! Ladies' Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY LOW. Children's Boots in Groat Variety, VERY CHEAP EVERY DESCRIPTION ! OF B O OT S & S II O[E S .' »<•""■ &MADE ON THE PREMISES AT TIIE SHORTEST NOTICE. ■ C. BROOKES, ' BLUE BOOT, ■(Opposite the Market Hall) ■ ?60, QUEEN-STREET), •



Sewing'; Machines. j i *?§§£' * "*••■ i TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINES | Are not, like many others, made up of parts of varlou Machines and called by some fancy name, but arc a thoroughly Genuine Article, being well and substan tially made tittiouoiiout. . In addition to my strong recommendation of them, founded on practical acquantance with Sewtng ! Mechanism, 1 have much pleasure in stating that they arc giving unbounded satisfaction to all who have purchased them. Prices : Hand Machines, £5 5s ; Stand Machines, fft 7s to £8 Ss. Agent :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, Qtttikn stiveet, ntcab Tnif, Bank ov New Zealand. THE "SINGEE" TRIUMPHANT: 'T' H E following abstract is taken i -*~ from the Ous.tom-house report of tlle MeUiourne Journal of Commerce, shown g the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during the year 1872 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration : —Stanford and Co., Agents for tuc " Singer" Manufacturing Company, -1710 caseß> value £24,95"): LONd and Co., Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, lCRf> cases, value £8040 ; showing | difference in favor of the "Singer" Machine of 3084 cases, value £10,300. This extraordinary success of the "SrNfiui!." has been mainly achieved by the Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to bo the must .simple to earn, tliu easiest to work, unequalled for .strength and '■ beauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety of Domestic Sewing and Embroidery. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS of the "SING Kit" MACHINES M. A. ALDRTCH, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. SEWING MACHINES MADE BY TITK BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCI.I ESTER, ENGL \ND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some hk.cknt bpeotal improvk- MENTS, which no other Machine possesses. livery make of Machine, however far removed from excellence, professes to be better than any other The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, and has no other guide than Ilia representation of various dealers Many peop'o convinced of the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because among .so nnmy they arc unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow mo to point out some of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, and do U heltcr, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Rinding, Braiding. Stitching, fe, &C , with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. They are fitted with an IMPROVED iikkau, which ' prevents tho Machine turning the wrong way, and so | entangling and breaking the thread. They make less I noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible ; approach to noisfiless. They aro very simple, and i will run for years without costing a shilling for ! repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. Machines ; let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Repairs properly done. Needles for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Kxtras. G. W. HESL OP, ENGINEER, TnE Fttttng Shop, Vulcan Lanf. REQXJISITIO N. TO G. M. REED, Esq. SIB, —"Wo the undersigned Electors of tlie District of Takapunabeg toroqufst that you will allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in the ensuing election ; and we pledge ourselves, in case of a contest, to use all our influence to secure your return. We are, Sir, Faithfully yours, IT. Niccol James Harris • James Holmes Thomai Hone] Wm Buchanan C. K. W. lirassey W. C. Wilson A. Goldio I*. Sommervillc W. L. Koch W. 8. Cochrano W. Dnluleish John Hay If. ]U Jeivia M. Niccol ii Woithington Fred. J. Somorficld Edward Wells Jnmos McKwcn Richard Pun no A. Gavin Charles liailey John Wyle.l Tlios. Poynton Alex. Alison, jun. P. Noluu John Patterson Gco. Banks A. Mackay P. Hall William Dueler Andruw licveridgo John Leek George Frnser Alex. Alison ThoiniM Craic Kdward Wood George S. Graham. To Messrs. 11. NICCOL, JAW KS HOLMES W BUCHANAN, W. C. WILSON, and other G Electors signing the Requisition. EN TL EM EN,—I have much pleasure in accepting your invitation to become a Candidate for the representation of " Takapuna " Electoral District in the Provincial Council, and if elected I shall to the utmost of my ability endeavor to faithfully serve the interests of the district and promote the welfare of the province. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, < G. M. HEED. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF PAKU RANGA. TO CAPTAIN P. J. E, PEACOCKE. SIR, —We the undersigned Electors of the District of Pakuranga, Province of Auck land, do hereby request that yon will allow yourself to be put in Nomination for a Seat in the next Pro vincial Council, and we the undersigned do pledge ourselves to vote for and use our best endeavour* to have you returned for a Scat in the next Provincial Council:— J. White J. sherry T. Mclnness C. Cooper G-. Wagstaff Geo. Kells, J.P. P. Brady F, Hill I>. King T. McMillan A. Conlon J. Goonan T. Wilson 15 Gill L. H. White M. O'ilalloran J. Fortune W. Campbell W. Plows P. Fitzpatrick J. Kowe J. Roberts C. Eoberts E. Roberts T. Heath A. Roberts J. Connolly J. Landers J. Lindsay W. Cherry M. Barwood . John Smith J. McNeil C. Hare T. Frost J. Fleming J- Page W. Hutchinson M. Murphy Q. Coopor J. W. White J. noonan K. N. Barry W. Kbit M. Finlay r. Cadogan J. Mclnerney M. Page J. ]Jrown J. English A. Trust I). Macky J. Qnalthrough J. Koonan C. Pyo M. ttrophy J. Cill T. Knox H. Coirey J. Grimes J. Finlay J, Brady D. Coffey ,T. Winepress IT. Andrews G. Bartlett W Andrews J. Kerr John Kerr J. Delaney J. Kelly G. Lovett ' . . J. Lovott T. Garrctt J. Smith J. Dunn J. Anderson M. Lord. R. Bishqrj REPLY. Howick, November S, 1573. GENTLEMEN,— In answer to your vory numerously signed Requisition I beg to state that I consent to allow myself to be put in Nomina tion for a Seat in the next Provincial Council, and if elected I will do my utmost to further tho interest of the district which I shall represent. I am, Gentlemen, Your obediently, PONSONBY PEACOCKE. G, CLEMENTS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL CONFECTIONER, TAKES this opportunity of thanking his friends and the public for the kind support he has received since his return to this provirjee, and to assure them that all Goods manufactured at his establishment .are of the best material. Country orders punctually attended to. Victoria streot, Auckland (near flobson street), ) November 0, 1874.



Notices. A TJCKLAND STEAM PACKET company (limited). Capital ... ... ... £50,000, IN fi,ooo SHARES OF £10 EACH ; M Paid on 3,213 Shares, leaving 1,7ft7 Unallotted Shares now held by the Company. Directors. William C. Daldy, Chairman John S. Mocfarlane T. Morrin T. Russell I J. Y. Stevenson At a Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company, held on Monday, November ?,, it was unanimously resolved,—That the Directors be instructed to offer the unallotted shares to the public at a premium of Ten Shillings yir Sham, or £4 10.», to enable the ' Directors to purchase two or three stunners suitable ! for the Coasting and Island Trade of this port. In accordance with the above resolution, applica tions for shares will be received until noon, Novem ber 17, at the office of tlic Company, £1 to be paid cm application, ,61 on allotment, and the balance, .£2 10s, on the Ist April, 1874. Intending applicai,ts may obtain the Balance-sheet up to 31st October, and every information respecting the present position and pro spects of the Company from the Manager. The Directors of the Auckland Steiim Packet Com pany have, with inferior and unsuitable boats, small capital, and bad Units at our mines, been successful ; and could have previously paid dividends, Imt con sidered it more prudent to use the profits for exten sion of business. They have now paid a dividend of 8 j per cent, for tho half-year ending October 31at, 1873, and with eyery prospect of continuing to do so. Having sold the Comerang and Royal Alfred the Directors desire to extend the Company's operations with better and more suitable boats, and invite the public to enable them to carry out this object by j subscribing about LS.OOO more Capital by taking up the unallotted Sim rrs. 'I After payment of dividends, and interest on over draft, and writing oil a large sum for depreciation, nett profit1* in 18 months, since the Company was stin-ted, are 1.5,801 Cs 0(1 fcr4s.o per cent, on the paid up Capita], and /iO.fipcr cent, for t lie same period with out including the clividaml. There are several aspects of this Company to which the Dircctois invite attention.; Ist. It will pay good interest for capital invested, as shewn above. 2nd. Good steam communication will Largely benefit the commerce and trade of the province. 3rd. If the public of Auckland cb> not enter on this enterprise with spirit and determination the Island trade and I ntm provincial trade must ' fall into the hands ola moro enterprising p.oplo. 4th- Are the Auckland people not. as capable of carrying on steam enterprise uh those of the other provinces'/ By order of Die Directors. , WILLIAM LODDEIt Manager Auckland Steam Packot Auckland. N O T I (.' 15. MR. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, VN returning thanks for past favors, begs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he bas Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Wateks, Confectioner, (Jueen street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Oth November, 1573. FIRST-CLASS BOA R D AN D RESID ENO E . Til E Proprietor of the Private Boarding Establishment known as the "St. Leonards House," Parnell Rise, offerssuperierAccom modation to visitors and others. The house is one of the best in the province, being conducted upon Heine principles by >m efficient lady lately arrived from > ngland. The situation is one of the plcasnnt est In the district, commanding the entire scenery of the pi -ice. The rooms are spacious ani airy, anil re plete with every comfort. The cuisine of the house is Orht-i-liiMS, everything being prepared in lust style, iind scrupulou>ly clean. Ihe terms are seasonable and may uo known upotrapplication. It If Address:— "ST. LEONARDS' HOUSE," PABNJKLL RISK. B. CEOCKEH, VICTORIA STIt EE T (NEAR lIOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKE X, IN returning thanlcs for the very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really superior articlo in any style of finish at a very reasonable price. Novembor7, 1873. Public Works' Ofllco, Colonial Architect's Branch, : Wellington, Clh November, 1873. npENDERS are invited for the Erec -*- tion of New Departmental Olliccs for the General Government on land to be reclaimed from the Harbour of Wellington. General conditions, specifications, and drawings, may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Oflices, Auckland, Kelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill, on the arrival of the first mail at those places after the 12th November. Tenders addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Oflicos.." will be received at the oflices of the undersigned ijj' to noon of MONDAY, the eighth day of December. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received if presented at any Telegraph Ollice by noon of same date, provided that Written Tenders in due form arc ladgod at the office of a District Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any tender not necessarily acceptable. (3igned) W. IT. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. NOTICE TO MARINERS. BEACON ON EANGITOTO REEF, NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO AUCKLAND HARBOR. Chief Harboi Master's Office, Auckland, November 3,1573. NOTICE is hereby given that an I RON BEACON, surmounted by a Wooden framed Cage painted Whito and Red, has been erected on the Outer Rock or Western Extreme of Rangitoto Reef. The Beacon stands 20 feet above the Rock, which is covered at high water, the Cage showing White on iti Western Face and Red on the North-eastern and South-eastern Fac I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbor Master. VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. THE. Proprietors of these beautiful Grounds beg to thank their numerous friends for past favours, and to intimate that tho grounds will be again opened for the season on the Anniversary of tho Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of oui friends who have visited them no description is necessary. AYe have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekors. these grounds n fiord every facility for gratification. There are Mowers in profusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance, I Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been prepared specially. Strawberries aud Cream with other refreshment to be had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. ■ A. Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. Admission to the Grounds, 3d. j W. WELLS & SONS, PHOrjJIETOBS,



Hotels. JOHN HANCOCK, UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, (Queen and Welmht^y-stretsts,) Begs to return thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal support they accorded him at the United Service Hotel (destroyed by the late fire), and informs thorn that he will OPEN his ■ NEW TEMPORARY PREMISES in Wellfisley-strect, oti SATURDAY NEXT, when ho will supply Winos, Spirits, &c.,of the same First-class Quality as those kept at the old house. Families supplied from the Bottle Department as usual. Auckland, September 13, 1573. LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN T R E E T. P. DARBY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and tho public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obta'ned permission from the authori ties to erect B Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive promises. LIST OF PRICES. Por Bottle. 8. I). Superior Adelaide Wine 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40; Martell's and Hennessy's TJark Brandy ~ .. 4 0, Greenlees and Colvillc's Whisky SO Campbelton Whisky 3 C Dunville's Whisky 8 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 8 6 Superior Sherry .. .. 4 0 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandlman's Four Dia mond) .. .. .. •• •• ..5 0 Tho above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuink Bkandk. Por bottle S. D. Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 Martell's Brandy .. .. 6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, largo 4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small 8 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 o Fine Old Jamaica Rum 6 0 Dunville's Whiskey ~ .. .. .. ..40 Champagne No 2 .. .. .. .. ..50 Champagne No. 2, pints .. 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson s .. .. .. ..60 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, fit. Julicn 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. .. 3 C Town sen d's Savsaparilla ~ .. .. ~5 0 English Ginger Wine 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ..13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store Assorted cases of tho above made up for families and picnic parties. allowances made to wholesale purchasers. * Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Slriutlv Cash ~KJ E W C ALE DO NI A WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, OOnXETt OF SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAnAPE ROAD P It! VAT 13 ENT I! AN C K —S VMON D.S SI'KEET. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Ilennessy's Pale Brandy, 4$ per bottlo small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, Is per bottle ; small, 2s Greenless and Colvillc's Campbelton Whisky. 4s and 4s (id (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2g Dunvillo's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is Od Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, r>s ; small, 2s 6d per bottlo Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 23 Old Tawny Port Wine. 5s ; small, 2s Od English (linger Wine, 3s per bottlo. The above bottled on the premises. Is* Cask—Oknutnk Brands. HennessyV, Marten's, and Mines' Brandy, 5s Cd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, -is Cd per bottlo Genova, J DKZ (small), l>n per bottlo Old Tom, 4s per bottlo Dunvillo's Whisky, Is per bottle Champ.igne, No 2s, (is iJd per bottlo Champagne, !!s and as Gd per bottlo Claret, as to 4s por bottlo TownEcnd'a Rarsaparilla, fis per bottlo Australian Wines, from 3s Gd Io Is per bottlo Alo and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottlo. All Spirits sold by tho gallon (ovcrproof)samo as from Bonded Storo. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. S AMUEL EV I N SON, PROPRIETOR ROYAL HOTEL, PRINCES STREET ONEHUNGA, Having a Commanding View of tho Harbour and surrounding country. HENEY FCTLLEJR Gate of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds street) having taken tho above Commodious Family Hotel, begs to inform his friends and tlio public that he is prepared to give every attontior to the comfort of guests who may honour him with their visits. Meals to order at all hours. Table d' HotG at 1 p.m. on Sundays. N.B -Only the Best Brands of Wines and Spirits kept. Whitson's Celebratod Brilliant Sparkling Ales. Billiards— One of Alcock's Best Tables. Also, Billiard-Bagatelle Slate Table. GOOD BEDS. Saddlery. SALDLEEY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned lias received ex City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising — Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy Gig and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantlo Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Elliman's Royal Embroca cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bn.des (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mano, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe und Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will bo sold at tlio Lowest Casu Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English and Colomal-mado Ha'-ness always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Salo MORE TO ARRIVE PER FERNDALE AND GLENHUNTLY. W. S. JONES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER 15 4. QUEENSTREET, NEW STOCK OP SADDLERY HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN lias added to his y • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied Assortment of Saddles. Bridles, Horse Clothing Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains &c &c, and has extensive shipments to arrive ' Carnage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and ssfitSsr on hand> ormade to order &t «» SADDLERY. npi-IE Undersigned is the Cheapest ."*- .House in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail Country storekeepers supplied. L. FOSTER & SON . <Next Union Bank), . Qir.BEK-iSTBEET AUCKLAND, AKD Aa'^MELBOUNNE,,



Kerosene. C AMER O UTS DIAMOND KEEOSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from Kinoke, smell, odour issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN KOBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. "ROWNES'S KEEOSENE, 3b. Cd. PER GALLON. DEVOE'S KEROSENE, if PER GALLON. Delivered ix any Part op the City. Reasons Why DOWNER'S KEROSENE OIL Should; be used by Consumers in preference to any • itne Petroleum Oil. Ist. It is safe, having a fire test of never less than 125° Fahrenheit. 2nd. It is finished by distillation, without treatment with acids an.l alkalies as the last process. It is double diatillcd for the purpose of removing the acids and alkalies used in the manufacture of all Petroleum Oils, but which cannot be removed except by their process, 3rd. The Downor Oil being chemically pure, burns with moro brilliancy of flame, consuming less oil for a given amount of light. It .jives less trouble, because tho Lamps require less frequent filling, and the wick less frequent trimming. 4th. Although tho Downer Oil costs more per gallon than other oils, it is, in tho end, cheaper for tho con sumer, because it gives a greater amount of light with consumption of oil. Your grocer may tell you ho has on sale an oil in uality equal to Downor Oil. Don't believe this story. Downer Oil is quoted and known all over the world as the highest standard brand. This reputation has been achieved by its having been made by a better process and more costly than others, which process has been adhered to from the beginning, without re gard to expense. as- n.b.— DOWNER'S KEROSENE IS THE ONLY BRAND That] willj'givo [entire; satisfaction in tho Anucapnic Lamp. J. & J. DIOK ET, 4UEEN-STREET. "g^EEOSENE LAMPS, FROM 4s. Cd SIX. CHIMNEYS WITH EACH LAMP. J. & J. DICKEY, QUEEN-STRE£T, Medical. "LI I BE! PIEE! FIEE! THE PEOPLE'S~DISPENSARY (Late 215, Queen-street). MR. A. _M. WILLIAMS bega to inform his numerous friends and the public that pending the erection of those now premises at the entrance to the new Market he has secured Temporary Premises at 90, GREY-STREET, which will be REPLETE on THURSDAY NEXT, the ISth instant, with a FRESH SUPPLY of PURE DRUGS and CHEMICALS, &c, &C , and hopes to meet with a continuance of that confidence so liberally bestowed on him for the last nine years. itSTObserve the Address :— __ 96, GREY-STREET. "medico-botanic dispensary, h. beittain, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, Victobia Street, Corner of Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powdors, Indian Pills, etc. .etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most inarvellou and effectual remedies ever known. •% \* A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale. HOOPING COUGH ! HOOPING" COUGH ! WILLIAMS' 8 BALSAMIC PECTORAL ELIXIR speedily Relieves and effectually Cures the most distressing cases of Hoopine Cough. Prepared only at " The People's Dis?e.n.SA,»Y gO, Grey street.



Groceries. * BLAIR & LAMBERT, ] GROCERS, BACON AND CH EE S EJMO N GERS. /\, ' IMPORTANT TO HEADY- MONEY SAVED FIVE BATRTES or b_3to MONEY BUYERS. I _ By using BUTTER Inspect oup. Stock. Blair & Lambkrt s Tkas. To select from daily. ■__ i __^^ '50 TONS op CANTERBURY: 150 SACKS MAIZE, POTATOES, at L 3 15s per I Suitable for 1 Torse or Fowl- | ton. Bags returnable. feed. NOTICE i 'WATT & McCONNELL'Sj AMPLE STOCK of CHEE«n Good Counter Sugar, 4.id : Best Fed and Cured j Within range of the Sovereign Yellow, 6d. I BACON & HAMb. , poorest, from 4d. Ichristchurch matured Cheese, 1,000 Tins of NEW JAMS ; " I'ar excellence," i an ornament on any table. to .select from, 7\d each. . — j 1 j I . — —. , ; TO COASTERS. Our 2s Cd TEA is much re-j 1 SHIPPING SUPPLIED Excellent Table Salt Butter,: commended ; Half-chests 1 in flvkins and half-flrklns. '■■ of the same, at 2s 3d. | And Promptly Executed i ; I , , i L___ . CORNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS (NEXT LOGGIE'S BUTCHER). N.B. —All Goods sent free of CHARGE within an area of five miles from their Premises.



Miscellaneous- _ MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! T IJST in Sums from Is. to £100 . -«-* on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware, Clothing, and all .other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. 11. NED ME GEN, PAWNBROKER, W V X D II A M-STREEI (Late Queen-street), " .. _ Auckland. SHOETLAND STEEET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, '.. iii BLIND SIAKER&WIEE WO RIK.E E .^T WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, : .. ,j m\ VENETIAN HOUSE, ./ ,i ; - SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE ARE NOW OPENING, , Ex Fontenaye, i A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF P A PER HANG INGS " of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the • large increase of duty, we have determined to Offer at the old bates. Also, Large Stocks of • White Lead (in wood andiron), Oils, Colors, Plain i& and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and all,} Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained . • . PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, : . . Glass Shades, &c.J PICTUKE FRAMING TO OKDBB] HOLLAN D & BUT.LEE, ',7 2S &..30, VICTORIA STREET. JJEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON OEE, obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has -been found to surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to "Directions for Use," and thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to bo cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will covet a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OI.OE M SE EOEANT3, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Adcklakd, OIL, 0 0 1/OK, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank or Naw Zealand. ; .. i J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Leaty Tu^ Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach andrCabinet* makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock aiad Compass Glasses, Brushes &c. &c. •'