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Printed and published by the proprietors, Gkobo McCuixagh lUiD, of North Shore, Brett, of JParnell, at their General Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-atreet, in the City of AucKianu New Zealand :— Saturday, Decemubr 13, 1873.



Auctions. ' MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEVONPDPJT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE FuDfcribors have received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease, by public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst., at' 12 o'clock, fora term of 21 years, The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz. ;— Allotment No. 20, Section No. 2, Parish of TAKAPUNA, subdivided into nine large Building Allotments, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to tho Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 feet. The Atictioneers feel that it is scarcely necessary to mention that "Dcvonport" is the only accessible Water ?üburb about Auckland ; that every day it is found more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above arc some of the choicest Villa Sites in that suburb ; but particularly desire to draw attention to the fol lowing SPECIAL CONDITION. he Lessors will, in each Lease, covenant with the lessee that they will at the expiration of the 21 years pay to tho Lessee for the time being two-thirds of the then value of the buildings upon the demised premises ; the then value of the buildings on any one allotment not to exceed LSOO sterling. The Allotments are now pegged iw:d flagged. Plans will be ready on Saturday at tho oflice of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. • MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. ': VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN QUEEN-STREET, Lately the Site of Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane's and Mr J. S. Macfaiiane's Stores. WITHOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at'the Land Mart, Fortrstrcet, on Monday, December 15. at 12 o'clock. The Block of Land having CO feet frontage to Queen-street, with a depth of 108 feet, on which stood the premises lately occupied by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlano and Mr J. S. Macfarlano. With the property will also be sold the Scoria Foundation Walls thereon, which me quite uninjured by the late fire. Terms and particulars can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Notices. NOTICE. W MESSENGER begs to inform • his friends and the public generally that he will RE-OPEN his Stalls, Nos 8 and 9, Auckland Market, on FRIDAY NEXT, December 12, (which were closed in conserruence of the serious accident to Mr Messenger, Ben.), with a good supply of Choice Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, and Pork, and Sausages, fresh twico daily.' In giving this notice he would just remind his old friends of his quality and prices,. and to say he feels confident of that support at all times so liberally accorded, and which it will l>e his aim to merit. NOTICE. NOTICE.; < THE Proprietor of tbe U.S.^.Z. &.A. Fruit Depot desires to inform his patrons and the public generally that in consequence of the loss he sustained through the late fire in Queen-street, and th? stoppage to business, ho lias temporarily TAKEN MORE CENTRAL PREMISES, below the Bank of Now Zealand, at tfce foot of West Queen-street, opposite Shortland-strcet, which he intends to OPEN in a FEW DAYS with a Choico Display of Fruits of every description. Fresh Strawberries and Cream, twice a day. Choice Bananas and all Island produce. The only House for the American Iced Drinks, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. MESSENGER;. . PIIOFItIETOR. BOOTS! BOOTS!. SELLING OFF! '... ri B 800 .X . E S Begs to inform his numerous customers nnd the public generally that on account of oxtonsivc alterations which he is about making he will Sell, FOR ONE MONin ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the BLUE BOOT, 250, QUEEN-STREET) (OfPOisii'K the Market Hall), . C. BROOKES, PROPRIETOR. rjHEISTMAS OAK E S *^ FOR , ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. a T*>o-^dersigned in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes ♦2*l seven years- and begs to a?sure: them mat he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and'at all prices. WSF .Note ttie'' Address ' '■ ': ' C WOODWARD & SON 250, QUEEN-STREET, DiMtcTLv Opposite the Netv Maejcist,



Insurance. tIhE SOUTH BRITISH Pi 111'! AND j MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITA! £760,000. PJpiIE South British is a thoroughly -*-. local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in tho colony. Firo and Marine Risks taken at the lowest, current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Mannger. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THIS Company is now prepared to issue Polices against Fire and Marine Bisks at lowest current rates of premium. i London Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from tho United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in Ihis d'cpm'tme-it payable cither in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. ' The Central Offices of the Company are at iSTo. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. ; Temporary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. S T COTTISH COMMERCIAL IN STJRANCE COMPANY. 3TIRE AND LIFE. . , ; CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STEELIN AQENTB: . ' PREECE AND GRAHAM, No S, Valle's Buildings, Qnrer.-ati'eot, Aur.lrlan il. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN | SURANGE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. npTIE Pliare List for the Province of JL Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. j - ■■'■ GEO. W. BINNEY, A gent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY, i Til E Undersigned having been -, - Re-appointed Agents, aroiiow prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at LowoFt Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Properly and Merchandise throughout the Province ■ Also, on ITulls of Vessels and Cargo to'anil from i\ll parts of the world. Losses in Marino Department can be made payable pithcrin Great Britain or the Colonies, an tho assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. ■■ ! Tie Oflicea of the Company are now at 8, Queen 'troet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PKO f_a- VI.DENT. SOCIETY. I FOR MUTUAL, LIiTE ASSURANCE, ETC. KEW ZEALAND BRANCH : IJoad Oilico : Wellington. I Puehkn-t Annual Rhvknok, ,G250,000. ACOT/MCJIiATKi) AND F.VVKKTF.D FUKDS, .C 1 ,330,000 1 Persons Assuring "with this OHloe share the whole profits, and a Bonus is dcehued every fifth year. Auckland Agent— I£E XRY Gr hV I LL AN. Medical Rofcreo- T. I. ;•: ENDERDLNE. Drapery. J b & J. E. V,iILE. 'KJci ': 2,500 yds. PRTNTS. good patterns, fast colours, Only C^,d per yard Q & J. B. TAILS. | "l,sooSrd*- DEES 3 ALPACA, I Only i}<\ per yard. :g & J. E. YAILE. j * DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. JO :&i J. R. YAILR FAMILY DRAPERS .a:nd CLOTHIERS, j ' .national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndhnm-streot fj3 &j. c:1 vaile .. ;"O» Respectfully inform the public that they have now opened their First Shipment of Summer Goods, which will bo found worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES, in all tho ■ New Summer Materials, rendy for immodiato wear, svill bo found especially good, both, as regards Style and Material. n- ■' * '•' ■ ' ■ ' •''•■>' '> In POLONAISES, FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS wo aro able to show some very Novel Designs. ; In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choico Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and Ivaried in Style, and is unusually Cheap. ■• ■ " In -LACES, SEWN'1-MUSLIN ;GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, and FANCY GOODS, ;we aro also able to show some very decided novelties which will well repay inspection. . Tho Stock of PLAIN and FANCY IDRES3 MATERIAL will, as usual, be found repleto .with choice and useful goods. I ■ Tho Shipment of LONG [CLOTHS, ': CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually Good Value. Tho New Shipments of CARPETS, ■and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and ; BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c , will be tojian.d.during. tho current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attontiori 'to the' fact that they- have con stantly on the premises a most efficient staff of Mil liners, Mantlo-makern,.: DresK-m/ikers, and White , Workers ; and that any material p'urchaaed from hem tan be made up as soon as rerjuirod. SPECIAL NOTE. - During ; this Season we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order, to. mako room for the contem plated alterations at the close of tho Season. 8& J. R. VAIL£L U c 750 LADIES' STRAW lIATS.h Now and Fashionablo Shapes, From 8d each g & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, . 2s Od each. S& J. E. VAILE. . • '"'■' ''■ '' : A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. ig & J. R. VAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Mait T; I [Corner of Queen and Wyndharn-Htrcets.



Drapery i I i i FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ! ! GRAND ANNUAL SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT A. LIN A BURY & OO.'S, "WUOr.T:SALTC AXI) lITCTAIL DRAPERS, HOSIERS, & GENERAL OUTFITTERS CITY HALL, 230, QUTiISX-STRKET, AUCKLAND. j m~ PRI C E LI S T NO W REA I) V J£s CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABURY A^D CO. Arc now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE 01' DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the largest and most Comploto Variety over offeied in Auckland ; and In submitting the List of Prices (liad on application), would direct Special Attention t> ihe fact that 1 clng "Direct Importers is a sufficient proof tliat their stock cannot he approached by any House compelled to purchase In Auckland, j by whatever means the same may try to convince tho j public to the contrary. I S II 0 \V It 0 0 M. Wo are now offering for Sale, for One Month Only, A LARGE STOCK: OK FRENCH MILLINERY. Bonnets, Hats- Trimmed and Un trimmed -fromftj-d. L.\l)lK*j' ANIi CIIIIiDRKN'a UKHXHC'IiOTIIIKd, Slayß, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Mowers, Lack Goods, Raijy Ltnkk, &c., &c. 3fiO Binds Silk .Tuckets, richly trimmed, from Ah lid 500 Alpaca and Grenadine Jackets, splondM value; from 3s Od '.'.OO (.'■ hb" Print Presses, nicely trimmed, warranted fast colon::;, only Id lid COO pairs Drab Consols, at Is 11.Jd Crinolines, In great variety, from 2a fid :i'jO Brown Holland Trimmed I'lnaforos, 1 s -i .V 3.10 W'liite Diaper Pinafores, cheap Jukt Oi'KNK.n- ft dozen Camol'a Hair Shawls, 10s (id Girls Chipped Hats, trimmed, from Old lleal Lace Collars and Sots, Ties, .Bows, Bilk Scarfs, &c , kc. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Host quality Floor Cloth, nil widths, -Is Felt Carpets, splendid value, from 2s 0d lleal Brussels Carpets, reduced to <lsGd and is Od A large Stock of Honrth Rugs, cheap Felt Squares, Coir Matting, Stair Carpets, Ilornp Car- I>cts. Kidderminster and Dutch Carpet;; Long Curtains, from 3s lid pur pair Crumb Cloths, Damasks, Window Holland, Table Cloths China Matting, Coloured Lenos American Leather Cloths, all colors, Is 3d Dimity Cloth Covers Velvet J'ilo and Victoria Table Covers, in great variety ISO Ss3 l-inen Table Cloths, reduced to (58 850 French Jaconet Muslin Dresses, V2\ yards each, reduced to 1.) lid 163 pieces Book Tiluslin, from Gd • r>o pieces TarlaUtna—nil tho new shades FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Grenadines, (Ad Washing Silks, 2s 3d Tinted Alpaca", TA Figured Lustre", 11 \<\ Camlets, J 0.1-1 Hich Poplins Silk War])-, cheap Now SorgtM, 7i<l Striped Mohairs, Ohl French I'iqw-a China Batiste The Newest Thing out— Kvening I>ic-!'pcb 2.1 India Tussore Suit Japancso I ivwna Cloth, only 1« 3d New choice colors in French Muslins Llamas Japanese Washing Silks Japanese Washing Lawns Plain China Washing Sl] Its Tho New Circassian Llama Rich Silk Warp Brocades in all colors The Dolly Varden Cos- XewPainted Lustres, from tunio, 8s lid 10id Colored Silks Black Lustres French .Merinos Silk Brocade (Jrenadlnos Costumes Printed Delanes, O.Vd Persian Cords CHEAT' BLACK SILKS. Good Black Glnca Silk, only 2s lOd Very Rich Black Glace Silk, from 3s 3d Very Rich Black Extra Wide, 3s lid to 4s Gd Ducapos, Drap do Franco Rich failles, at selling-off prices. THE FANCY DEPARTMENT Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Gloves, Watered Ribbons, Fancy Goods, Haberdashciy, &c. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid Ladies' and Children's Sun Shades, &c, &c. 350 dozen Women's White Hose, at 4kl 160 dozen Women's Brown Dressed Ilbse, at Okl ICO dozen Children's White Socks The New Yao Lac k, from Od dozen 150 dozen Children's Coloured Socks 200 dozen Ladies' White Cambric Handkerchiefs, from 3s per dozen 100 gross Fancy Silk Trimmings, very cheap 50 gross Black Llama Braids, lOjd per dozen 150 pieces llorrock's Lodk Cloth, ar 't.jd CO pieces Good Grey Calico, at ''/{d 35 pieces Good Grey Calico, 72-inch, at IO.Vd 15 pieces Heavy Twill CUlico, 72-inch, at is Cd ]0 pieces White Twilled Sheetings, 72-inch at Is 12 pieces "White Uoavy Sheeting, 72-Inch, at Is 3d 10 pieces Whito Heavy Sheeting, 54-inch, at Is 4d 2fi pioc.es Linen Tick, reduced to 10.Ul Heavy Linen Drills, from Is 2d Marsollas and Quiltings, from 7\(\ Heavy Wosh Flannola, only Is 3d 100 pieces Crimean Shirtings, from Is 3d Go pieces Cotton Shirtings, from OJd Brown and Grey Dorry, from 10id. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Linen Huckaback, only Bld Brown Holland, from 6£d Glazed Holland, from Sjd Brown, Grey, and Striped Linens for Dresses, reduced to 8d Swis3 Check Muslins, from Sid 8-4 Linen Damask, only Is Od 25 piccer Furniture Chintz, Gs per doz. 375 pieces Hoylc's Prints, Bkl Toilet Coiers, only Is Toilet Quilts, only OS Gd Marsella Quilts, only 15s 3d New German Counteepanes, 9s 3d Splendid Antimacassars, only Gd Alhambra Quilts, from 3s Gd. A. LINABURY & CO." Will submit the abovs splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for tho ensuing Christmas Festival, feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their part to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed on them since opening. ,t2TNoTE the Addiiess— A. LIN A BUB V & CO, I) RAP E R SAN D OLOTI[ IER S, C IT V HA L L, QUE EN BTRE ET, A lICKLAN D. I i i i ! i



Hotices. LEA THEE FOft SALE. s. a. A Choice Sample of Routhcvn Kip .. .. 2 2 English Kip, from 2 0 GEINDKKY. Heel Tips gs fill and 10 C Too and J [eel Sprigs ~ ~ .. .. 0 4 Screws, per great gross .. .. .. .. 10 C Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Solos, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals 3 9 Men's Water Lights 5 0 Women's Kid Job 2 6 •L_ ROUT. Htgh-strbet. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE bejr to inform our numerous i friends and*'thc public generally that our / promises in front of Hie Market-house being now • complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and ' solicit a shave of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. B. CEO 6KE R, VICT OR I A S T REE T (N r 13 A R iIOV, SO N 3TR B X T), BOOTMAKE R, IN returning thanks for the very - liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any style of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. Public Works' Oflice, . Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25, 1873. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are -Ok. invited f<>r the Erection of Now Departmental Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TJMBER. General Condition*, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at tho Oflico of tho Colonial Architect, AVelliiigton, and at tho Public Works Oillecß, Auckland, (hrlstchurch, Duncdin, Nelson, nnd InvorcargiU, on the arrival of the first mail after the Ist of December. Tenders addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for I'ul.lic Ofliccs," will be received at the Oflice of the undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Tolegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Oflico by noon of the samu date, provided that written Ten ders In due form ure lodged at Ihu oflice of a District bmrineer by the mimn hour. 'i lie lowest or any IN nder not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. WOOL, FLAX, CUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. npiTE UnclerKipncd arc prepared to fi make liberal CASH AT>VANr>J3S on WOOL. FLA X, ( ; U j\!, Ac, consigned to their correspondents in London or New York. HENDERSON <fc MACFARLANE. Q E A BATHING. SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES1 POINT. 1 his l'avc rite and Pafo resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. Thy Bath being excavated in UioSolM Rock secures a firm footinp, ond with the stone steps along its whole length and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. Prom 10 till 12 each day (oxcept Sundays) for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Bath. 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is ;do for Child ren, lOh 6d. For Tickets apply to 'HENRY KEESINO, Jus-., St. Mungo Passage. Shdllaid street, VAUXITALL GARDENS, Noiith Shoke. nPTTE Proprietors of ilinse beautiful -*•- Grounds beg to thank their numorous friend for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for tho season on the Anniversary of tbe l'rinco of Wales Birthday. To those of out friends who linve visited them no description is neoespary. We have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who hiive not visited them wo think one visit will pn vo to them that for Plcasure-Boekors theso grounds afford every facility for gratification. Thero are Flowers in profusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Wnlks, Lawn for a Dance, Croquet, Swings ; and for tho masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been s>reparcd specially. Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to bo had. Tho Proprietors beg to intimato that they will havo a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Croam. A Hand will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, P&OPIUETOnS. STRAWBERRIES STIIAWBEREIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NOljr« SHORE, ON IiEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yard? of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to tho Public for tho liberal support ho has hitherto received, bogs to inform them he has HE-OPENED theso Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Bods sinco last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FUUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CUE AM defying competition. A first-class Croquet Lawn for tho use of Visitors. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. rpHE Proprietor bogs to tender his -fi- thanks to his friends and tho public for past sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with tho abve near to tho Dcvonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under tho pleasant shade of fruit trees. For tho convenience of friends in tho city a Stall will be opened in tho Market every Saturday, where Strawberries will be sold in quart baskets, fresh from the beds. The Market Inspector will receive orders for Jam Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at 4d per quart. A. G OLDIE, Proprietor. SHORTLAND* S T R E E T, Almost Opposite Gbneiial PosT-oii-j?icjj. MONEY! MONLY I "MONEY! LBNT in Sums from Is. to £100 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated warc, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. Tho strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on tho premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUME GE N, PAWNBROKER, IGS, QUEEN STREET, Or i 1 osi t c Savings Bank. Auckland,



Jewellers- [ ISIDOEE ALEXANDER 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Ehtat.lisiikd 1865,) BEG-S most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a AVATOfIMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATOJIES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WAKE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and factory, whore all the branches in the trade are carried n. JJEINRICHKOHN JEWEL L E R, UE E N STREET, AUCKL AN D, limb's to draw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AN!) COLONIAL MAN IJFAOTURKD JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A largo portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to Ids LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which aro of tho best known manufactures of he home markets. tZSTNote the address — II E I NX I C n X O H IST, JEWELLER, U E E N STREET. TIT E LATE FIRE! ALFRED A L E T, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, CjATB 21. f>, Queen hit.kkt, lias REMOVED to premises Directly Opposite the Queen street Entrance of the New Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward, baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), where he hopes to meet with the same kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for the last eight years. A.A. takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous friends and the public generally for their past liberal favors, and assures them that ho will still continue to carry on his business as heretofore. ilusincfo will be resumed TO-MORROW (Saturday he 20th iiwt. Not tho Address :— 25 0, UE E N 3T R E T, Opposite tli New Market. Funeral Undertakers ]^F Mc C U L B iT V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TO P OK HOU S0 N STREET. \*T It. HAYWAEJD'S tt • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL KURN SUING P WARKHOU.SK, I REMOVED \ | TO \ WYND II A M STREET, ; (Next Queen-street Corner.) j Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey 5 streets. j [Establish kd 1842.] T^T JAMI E SO N, * * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &a. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The txadk Supplied witti Furnishings. WFILESLEY STREET EAST. 3 Four Doors from Cornor. g T M POETANT NOTICE. R, W. DYSON Begs to inform the LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVINg He lias received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOA rELTIES in SPRING- & SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, F A N C Y**® 0 0 D S EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, SitTRTS, Caps, Hats (In Straw andTTelt) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. Those Goods have been purchased under groat ! advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSM, ,' whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony i is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock B.W.D. is'propared to sell these VERY CHOICE GOODS UNHEARD 0P ATLO;w PRICES To facilitate an early Settlement of tho Partnership Accounts. R. W. DYSON, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Somcrvillc's Stables). LADIES— Havo you seen tho New Linen Grenadine—the Newest Dress of the Season—and the cheapest, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132 QU E E N,STR EE T. LADIES— llavo you booh those Beautiful Black Silks, at 3s 9d ; Also, the most Splendid Assortment of New Colors in Silks ; very Choico and Cheap, AT DYSON'S. - LADIES— Have you seen those Splendid Grenadine Dres3cs, a 9s Gd. Most astonishingly Cheap and Choico, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET. LADIES— Have you seen the New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackots, at DYSON'S. These Goods aro all the rage in London and Paris. fVTLE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY Junction ov Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the Now Market.) ME. A. M. WILLIAMS Begs to inform his numerous friends and the public j that although ho has been burnt out " twice" he is I not yet consumed, and that he has 1 THIS DAY RE-OPENED his Dispensary in those Brick Premises in front of I the New Markot, which is now replete with a SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CHEMICALS PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES, &c, &c and trusts to meet with a continuanco of that con lldenco bestowed on him for the past nine years. it-tTObsorve tho Address :— JUNCTION 01? QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS



Kerosene. rpTIE CHEAP TT AED WAEE HOUSE. 7 J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of patties Furnishir.g to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLEKY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. . JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY nANDLED TABLE & DESSEET KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCK'WOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVEF, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEEOSINE. (The only safo Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER lIINDOSTAN,1 Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stoves. I CAMESON'S DIAMOND KEROSINE 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 puro spring water and perfectly free from mnoko, 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: JOHNROBERTON & CO.. DURHAM STREET. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbeus, Gas Fitters, and Brass Finishers, &c, HAVING- relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefleld's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Band, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Light*, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE "Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool icc.,)&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Oppeaite Post-office), Auckland.



Groceries. \ MESSES. BLAIR & LAMBKRT "T Beg respectfully to intimate that they have OPENED their NEW PREMISES, COUNTS of GREY & QUEEN STREETS, with a Large and Splendid Stock of NEW TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, Such as shall meet the wants of all classes. o— o Respecting prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall undersell the SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIR & LAMRWPt.c, I A P P L B SAUCE 2sCd TEA ca™Si, on application for Cd. at the price ld hsti^nS^rS !^£rar better than purchase from I ge SS'wgced. ! ELEME RAISINS, j Sultana Raisins, very large, •■ BEST CHEESE pronoun* a ' ■ivr.ignificeiit Fruit, from CM, j and particularly choice, by connoisseurs to be eouni and upwards. : Bpices, Groceries, Ac, &c. ! to the best English I - • , I . ! Our COCOA is unrivalled. TEAS of every description ; All the best homo markets all excellent at their kept. I respective prices. I ■ ' ' . ■■ 'i' ■ I(|___ . . , , ijust unpacked, many boxes ! INSPECTION OF OUR' jEakinj; and Table Almonds, i of now OranKc Lemon. . I specially Barbary, Valencia, and Citron Peel. | STOCK SOLICITED. and Jordan ; best display in the city. ?i •'



Hotels. LATE THISTLE H^TEL QUEEN TEEET. : P. DAR BY, Has pleasure in announcing to his Mends and the public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. Superior Adelaide "Wine .. ..' ~ ~' q MarteH's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ~ 4 o MarteU's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy ~ .. ■1 0' Greenlees and Colville's Whisky. 3 ; g Campbelton "Whisky ..3 6 Dunville's "Whisky .. ~ .. ~ f- 3 .gj West India Bum .. .. .. ~ ..8 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. .. ~ ..8 6 Superior Sherry .. .. ~ '~ ,46 Old Port Wine '..-A 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Pour Dia mond) 5 0 The above are all bottled the premises. INCASE . ? Genuine Brands. Per bottle. 8. d' Hennesa/s Brandy 5 q- Martell's Brandy .. .. .." .. ..6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 g Geneva, JDKZ, small .. .. .. ' ..8.0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4*o Fine Old Jamaica Rum .• 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. .. .. ~ ~4 0' Champagne No. 2 ... 6:0 Champagne No. 2, pints ..SO Champagne, Jacqueson a .. ~ ~ ..6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints .. .. .. 8 0 Claret, St. Julien so Australian Wines, very best brands .. ...8 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ..'6.6 English Ginger Wine. ~ 3*o English Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ~ 2;0, Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 Zi Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store- Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. • Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. . r Terms—Strictly Ca3h . ' V'J "NT E W CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AUD RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, ■ COHXER OF SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAHAPE EOAD Private Entrance—Symonds Stbeet. LIST OF PRICES:- • f Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy,.4s per bottle; small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s ' Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; smallj 2s 6d per bottle ? I Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, ss; small, 2s (id English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. |T In Case—Genuine Biianbs. - * Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 6s 6d pc bottle - :< Geneva, JDKZ, 4s. Cd per bottle , ,* ry Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle c Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottla Champagne, No 2s, Cs Gd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Cd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle . . Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle . , T Australian Wines, from 3s Gd to 4s per bottle "'■;, Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (ovorproof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up families and' picnic parties.,■ SAMUEL EVINSGkN V/~' PROPRIETOR . - -~« BILLIARDS! BILLIARDSjt BILLIARDS. . " " GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. / DTJNNINGHAM & KING .'M Have imported one of ',i*}B ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES; And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck-. land. ■ '••'■ GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. _,_. Board.. .. .. .. .. ~ 15sperws«K Board and Residence 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .-. . '■'.., 24s per weeK Good Stable Acconamodation. ; . . ) DUNNINGHAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. • ; T| NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON,, »") \ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONBBi: f"N returning thanks for past fayor|> begs to Inform his Customers and the Public gener*% that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and, Business to Mr E. Watebs, Confectioner, Que,f"k, street, where the Business will b« continued onai^ \g\ after THURSDAY, 6th November. 1873J , : , f