•Printed and published by the proprietors,'GibßO McCullagh Reed, of North Shore, and Hiimir; Brett, of ParneU, at their General Steam Printing!^ Office, Wyndhajn-street, in the City of AUCIrtM o New Zealand:— - •'"" " '■ Thprspay, DkcbmbeK \\, 1878.

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Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND CAPIT.VL £7«0,000. rpHE South British is a thoroughly J- local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THIS Company is now prepared to issue Polices 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 Offices 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 Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. OAPITAIi .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS! PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vailo's Buildings, Queen-street. Aur.klan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE Share List for the Province of Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. W. EINNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. HP H E Undersigned haying been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates 0 Premium, Risks upon every description of Property nd Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Car^o 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 tho Company are now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTEALIAN MUTUAL PKO VIDENT SOCIETY. S'OR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. 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 declai ed every fifth year. Auckland Agent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. B. KENDERDINE. Drapery- g # & J. E. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only CJd per yard Cj & J. E. VAILE. 1,500 yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4£d per yard. g & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. Cj & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, .national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S& J. B. VAILE . Respectfully inform the public 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, FICHUES, 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, as usual, be found replete with choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually 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 most efficient staff of Mil liners, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Workers ; and that any material purchased from hem 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. R. VAILE. 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS.i ' , .Newand Fashionable Shapes, Fromßd each. g & J. E. VAILE. ! * TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 0d each.. S& J. R. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of - MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. |g& J. R. VAILE, 'family drapers and clothiers, N.A.TIONAL MA.ET .Corner.ol Queenlwd ■Wyndhanwrtreetg, M



Drapeiy. "giOR ONE MONTH ONLY. GRAND ANNUAL SALE 01? DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING;, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S, WHOLESALE AND 11/F.TAIL DRAPERS, HOSIERS, & GENERAL OUTFITTERS CITY HALL, 230, Queen-street, Auckland. KS" PRICE LIST NOW READY. £% CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABURY AND CO. Are now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE O~F DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the largest and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland ; and in submitting the List of Prices (had on application), would direct Special Attention tr> tho fact that being Direct Importers is a sufficient proof that their stock cannot V.c approached by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever means the same may try to convince tho public to the contrary. SHOW ROO M. We are now offering for Sale, for One Month Only, A LARGE STOCK OF FRENCH MILLINERY. Bonnets, Hats— Trimmod and Untrimmed—from Old. Ladikh' and Children's Undf.rolotjitno, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods, Baby Ltnex, &c, &c. 350 Black Silk Jackets, richly trimmed, from 8s lid 500 Alpaca and Grenadine Jackets, splendH value, from 3s Gd 200 Girls' Print Drosses, nicely trimmed, warranted fast colon's, only la lid COO pairs Drub Corsets, at Is ll|d Crinolines, in great variety, from 2s Gd 300 Brown Holland Trimmed Pinafores, Is 4J 350 White Din per Pinafores, cheap .Jtjst OrESED— f> dozen Camel's Hair Shawls, 10s fid Girls Chipped Hats, trimmed, from 9\d Real Lace Cullara and Sets, Ties, Bows, Silk Scarfs, &c , ic. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Best quality Floor Cloth, all widths, 4s Felt C -rpets, splendid value, from 2s Od Re;il Brussels Carpi ts, reduced to 4s Gd and 4s Od A lirgc Stock of i: earth Rugs, cheap ' Felt Squares, Coir Matting, Stair Carpets, Hemp Car pets, Kidderminster and Dutch Carpets Long Curtains, from 3s lid per pair Crumb Cloths, Damasks, Window Holland, Table Cloths China Matting, Coloured Lenos Amtricnn I eat her Cloths, all colors, Is 3d Dimity Cloth Ocwrs "Velvet I'ilfi and Victoria Table Covers, in great variety 150 !i x 3 Linen Table Cloths, reduced to 0s 350 French Jaconet Muslin Dresses, 12V yards each, reduced to 4s lid 153 pieces Book Muslin, from Od 50 pieces Tarlatans— all the new shades FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Grenadines, (ijd Washing Silks, 2s 3d Tinted Alpacas, 7M Figured Lustres, 11 Jd Camlets, 10\d Ttich Poplins Silk Warps,"cheap New Serge 3, 7kl Striped Mohairs, GJd French Piques China Batiste The Newest Thing out- Evening Dresses 25 India Tussore Suit Japanese fawns Cloth, only Is 3d New choice colors in French Muslins Llamas Japanese Washing Silks Japanese Washing Lawns Plain China Washing Silks The New Circassian Llama Rich Silk Warp I'.rocades in all colors The Dolly Varden Cos- New Painted Lustres, from tume, 8s lid ICM . Colored Silks Black Lustres French Merinos Silk Brocade Grenadines Costumes Printed Delanc3, D^d Persian Cords CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Good Black Glace Silk, only Vs lOd Very .Rich Black Glage Silk, from 3s 3d Very Rich Black Extra Wide, 3s lid to 4s Gd Ducapes, Drap de France Rich failles, at selling-off prices. THE FANCY DEPARTMENT Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Gloves, Watered Ribbons, Fancy Goods, Haberdasbery, &c. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid Ladies' and Children's Sun Shades, &c, &c. 350 dozen Women's White Hose, at 4}d 150 dozen" Women's Brown Dressed Hose, at GM ILO dozen Children's White Socks The New Yao Laoe, from 9d 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 Horrock's Long Cloth, ar 4:} d 50 pieces Gocd Grey Calico, at 3ijd 35 pieces Good Grey Calicp, 72-inch, at IOJ-d 15 pieces Heavy Twill Calico, 72-inch, at l"s Gd 10 pieces White Twilled Sheetings, 72-inch at Is 12 pieces AVhite Heavy Sheeting, 72-inch, at Is 3d 10 pieces White Heavy Sheeting, 54-inch, at Is 4d ' 25 pieces Linen Tick, reduced to IOJd Heavy Linen Drills, from Is 2d Marsellas and Quiltings, from 7Jd Heavy Wesh Flannels, only Is 3d 100 pieces Crimean Shirtings, from Is 3d 65 pieces Cotton Shirtings, from Old Brown and Grey Derry, from IOJd. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Linen Huckaback, only 8-id Brown Holland, from 6£d Glazed Holland, from Bfd Brown, Grey, and Striped Linens for Dresses, reduced toßd Swiss Check Muslins, from Bld 8-4 Linen Damask, only Is 9d 25 piecer'Furniture Chintz, Gs per doz. 375 pieces Hoyle's Prints, Fid To;'et C6\ers, only Is Toilet Quilts, only Gs 6d Marsella!Quilts, only 15s 3d . New German Counteepanes, 9s 3d ■ Splendid Antimacassars, only Od Alhambra Quilts, from 3s Gd. A. LINABURY & CO. Will submit the abovs splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for the 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. --■~ itSTNoTE tiie Address— A." LINABUEY & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



Hotels. BI L LXAR DS ! BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING- Have imported one of ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES, And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. Board.. .. .. ~ ~ ~ 15s per week Board and .Residence 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 24s per week Good Stable Accommodation. i DUNNING HAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. JJE¥ CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, corner of symonds street & karanga.hape road Private Entrance—Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and liennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle j small, 2s : Martell's and liennessy's Dark Brandy, 4=) per bottle ; small, 2s Greenless and Colvillo's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (proof) per bottle ; simill bottle, 2<? Dunville's Wliisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (proof) per '■ bottle ; small bottle, 2s j Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is Gd ! Old Jamaica Burn, <ls (proof) pur bottle ; small bottle, ! 2s j Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s Gd per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s Gd English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Cask—Genuine Brands. liennessy's, Mtutcll's, and nines' Brandy, 5s Gd po L-ottle Geneva, JDKSS, 4s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, .Js per bottle Dunvillc's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 0a Od per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Cd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Savsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from Us Gd to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Storo. Assorted cases of the above midc up families and picnic parties. SAMUEL E YIN S0 N PROPRIETOR TATE THISTLE HOT E L J-J (JU EE N TIIE ET. P. D A RB V, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public Unit he has RE SUW X D BUSINESS on the site of his lute premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authoii ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extonhivo premises. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. Superior Adelaide Wine '6 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..4 0 Martell's and Heuncssy's Dark Brandy ~ ..4 0 Greenlecs and Colville's Whisliy , 3 0 Campbelton Whisky .' 3 G Dunville's Whisky 3 q West India Rum .. .. ~ ~ !! 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good '. .* 3(j Superior Sherry ... 4 B Old Port Wino " " 4 q Superior Old Port Wiuo (Sandlman's Four Dia mond) 50 The above are all bottled tho premises. IN CASK Genuine Bkandh. Per bottle Henness/s Brandy ~ .. .. ~ ..60 Martcll's Brandy .. ' 50 Geneva, JDKZ, largo ',' 4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small ". 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. 40 Fino Old Jamaica Rum '.5 0 Dunville's Whiskey 40 Champagne No 2 ' 6 0 Champagne No. 2, pints !! 8 0 Champagne, Jacqueson 3 .. ~ ~ ..6 0 Champagne, Jacqucson's, pints .. ' <? n Claret, St. Julir-n !! 8 0 Australian Wines, very best brands " " 8 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 fi English Ginger Wine 30 English Cinnamon Cordials ~ " ," 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands '.! 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by tho gallon overproof, warranted tho same as from bonded otoro Assorted cases of the above mado up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash J M. LB~N NOX O • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established ISGI. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. -.TrH,?VS^ of ,'* rooms in Alma place, near Dr. Walhs s Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c. Price LIGO NJiLSON-STREET-A ' really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms and is let for 17s Cd perjwoek. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L4OO A desirable HOMESTEAD of 90 acres This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price L1.3D0. FARM of 100 acres in rich grass, 14 miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2,000. BARGAIN.- A Six-roomed House in White street Price, LGO. FARM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main road. Price, LIOOO. HOBSON STREET-A really good property, having a frontage of 5G feet to Bobson street, by a depth of 200 feet There are two Cottages' erected thereon. Price, LGOO, REMUERA-A beautiful Site for a villa residence adjoining the residence of William Hurst, Esq The owner would lease the site, which consists of 5 acres for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause ' PAPaKURA—A good Homestead, with 30 acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c. Price L 460 A really good little FARM of 30 acre's, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-house stabling cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L3lo.—Folio 132 c ONEHUKGA—House and?! acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. ONEHU NGA-All that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex-. tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr Longley. Price, L 450. ■ ; r ..■■•'■ b J XFRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 78 ■ x 100' f rice, LIOO. FARM of 42G acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Farm, and 30 acres aro in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and five miles from the proposed railway station. Price, LBOO. ABERCROMBIE - STREET — An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Welsh's residence. There are 5 acres of rich land ; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LSO cash. Title, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Ljsnnox'b long Monthly List in Weekly Herald UJNiDY LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates of Interest. No charge made to Lender, £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced • upon really good security, fo j S H A 11 E S, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insuranance Shares ■ Bought and Sold. j WANTED- "A really~good JFarm ! of about 100 acres 14 miles from town Price, LIOOO, or thereabouts. I WANTED TO PURCHASE—A good Six-roome House in the city. About LIBO. i WANTED TO PURCHASE-A small Four-Toomod House in tho suburbs. Price, about LIOO. J. M. LENNOX, j



Notices. J T EATHEE FOE SALE. s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. ~ 2 2 English Kip, from .. .. .. .. ~ 2 0 Q BINDERY. Heel Tips 8s Cd and 10 0 Toe and Ucel Sprigs 0 4 Screws, por great gross 10 0 Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals 30 Men's Water Lights so Women's Kid Job 2 6 J. ROUT, High-street. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous t friends and/the public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now complete we have Commenced Business as above, and solicit a share of your patronngn and support. JAMES COOK. _ MRS C. CLAYTON. _ B. CROCKER, VICTORIA ST RE E T (NEAR lIOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKER, IN returning thanks for tho very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say 'that he is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any stylo of finish at a very reasonable price. No/ember 7, 1873. Public Works' Ofnce, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington. November 25, 1873. ALTERNATIVE TENDERS are -CX-. invited fur the Krection of New Departmental Oitices for the Gcnornl Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. Gonoral Conditions, Specific.tions, and Drawings may \>c seen at the Ollice of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at thu Public Works Otlices, Auckland, Cliristchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invercargill, on the arrival of the first mail after the Ist of December. Tenders addressed to the Ifon. the Minister for Public Works, nnil marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will b<; received at the Olllcc of the undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will bo received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon r.i the same dnto> provided that written Ten ders in flue form are lodged at the oflice of a District bnglncer by tho same hour. '1 lie lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. 11. CT.A.YTON, Colonial Architect. WOOL, FLAX, CUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PIiODUCE. HP lIE Undersigned are prepared to A. nnl;(i lib. nil CASH ADVANoKS on WOOL. FL A.X, fi UM, &c, consigned to their correspondents in, London or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Q E A BAT II I N G. SOLI D ROCK BATH, SMALES1 POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. Tho Bath being excavated in tho Poll't Rock f enures a firm looting, and with the stone steps alongitswholo length ami breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays) for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, Ll Is ;do for Child ren, 10s fid. For '1 ickets apply to 'lIKNRY KKESINff. Jim., St. Mungo Passage. Shortland street. VAUXHALL GARDENS, Noirnr Shore. THE Proprietors of these beautiful Grounds beg to thank their numerous friend for past favours, and to intimate that tho grounds will bo again opened for the season on tho Anniversary of tho Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have vhitcd them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who huve not visited them wo think one visit will prrive to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds Afford every facility for gratification. There are Flowers in profusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance, Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been prepared specially. Strawberries and 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 Crcum. A Bund will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, * PROPRIETORS. STRAWBERRIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NOBT.-i SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawborry Beds since last season, Visitors will find on unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A first-class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. HHHE Proprietor begs to tender his -L thanks to his friends and the public for past sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with the abye near to the Devonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under the pleasant shade of.fruit trees. For the convenience of friends in the 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. GOLDIE, 1.....!".. ■ ~ Proprietor. 1 H ■ V 1 Asm Kf«S iSSi WSff a^*2 SHORTLAND STREET, Almost Opposite Geiteral Post-office. NOTICE. ' ,1 "| ! - .:■■■■-. J MR. MATHIESON, "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONEB, I"N returning thanks for past favors, I bogs toinform his Customers and the Public generally that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and ! ■ , j . .. Business to Mr E. Watebs, Confectioner, Quoen i, . • f street, where the Business will be continued on and; , aftor THURSDAY, Gth November, 1873J " •



J _ Jewellers. ISIDOEE ALEXANDER 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1865.) BEG-S most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Largo and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND STLVER-PLATRD WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. I The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be , received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, i and Vienna. I The public are Invited to inspect the premises and factory, where all the branches in the trade are carried n. "jpy ai jy rio h k o h~n JEWELLER, TJ EE N STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of tHe above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OP GOLD AND 3ILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of tho best known manufactures of he home markets. 43TNote tho address — H E I N li I C H X 0 H N, JEWELLER, TJEEN STREET. TIIE LATE FIRE! ALFRED ALE _V, WATC II MAX E R & JEWEL LE R, Latk 215, Qi.-ickv stjuset, has 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 hi? numerous friends and the public generally for their past liberal favors, and assures them that he will still continue to carry ou his business as heretofore. Business will be resumed TO-MORROW (Saturday ho 20th inst. Not the Address :— 25 0, UEEN STRE T, Opposite th New Market. Photography. NOTICE. J^ H. BAKTLETT PHOTOGRAPHER, J begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally thnt he HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, Ik Extensive Nkw Premises Over Messrs _"I- *L^* DICKBY > Adjoining City Hall,. PH. 0 T O Gr R A P HIC inOTICE. CLARKE BROTHERS, For seven years pupils of Mr Crombio, and for the last twelve months operators for Mr Cater, Ilave much pleasure in informing their friends and tho public generally that they have purchased the well-known Photographic Business so successfully carried on by Messrs Crombie and Cater for the last eighteen years, and trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing tlrst-class portraits : at moderate prices, to meet with a share of the patronage so liberally bestowed on their predecessors. N.B.—Children's Portraits taken instantaneously ; First-class C.D.V. Portraits 7s Cd per half-dozen, or 12s Cd per dozen. N.B. —All debts due to tho establishment to be paid to Claiuck Bhotiiehs, whoso receipt will be su Indent. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. T CATER begs to inform his friends tf . and tie Public generally that he has purchased the Photographic business formerly carried on by Mr Webster, and subsequently by Mr Facie, *nd has made arrangements for continuing Uk; same. J.C. trusts by producing first-class l'oriraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage. N.B.—Children's portraits taken instantaneously Virst-class C.D.V. Portraits, 7s Od per half-dozen; or 12s Od por dozen. " ' J. CATER, PHOTOGRAPHER. 250, Queen-stheet, Auckland. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! I" BUT 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. H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER, ICS, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Sayings Ban k. , At7cr.:la.:nd. MEDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY H. BRITTALN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL •; HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Street, Corner oy| o , . Chapel Street. TMf£« AgT- *forD*-. Coffin's Composition, Stomach A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS ■ proprietor of 1 the far-famed WORM POWDERS "}% **? acknowledged to be the mostmarvelloi]i and effectual remedy ever known and TrAoat?^ S Op-i??.,of.,I)r- Coflin'sGuide to Health ana .treatise on Midwifery on Sale. rpHE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the New Market.) 1 MR, A. M. WILLIAMS tw in Ti h, is numero»s friends and the public that although he has been burnt out " twice" he is not yet consumed, and that he has THIS'DAY RE-OPENED th P fe eST Sif,^ ick Pre ™«es in front of SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CHEMICALS and trusts to meet with a continuance of that con ■ fid^ cob bs^?^^L foI the past nine *™ .TUNjLTIQN OF QUEEN? AND fIRF.V.STREETg . PTVHE undersigned are Cash Pttb , TAILoTf 3 S f HIW SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, quantity! '' 'at hi«hest market rates, in any Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate f Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates IRELAND BROS TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUJTAOrUBBBS



I j ■~.„...„, ,ir. m,,—-—■ Funeral Undertakers. i £~T McCULSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBS ON STItK ET. WR. HATWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. [Established 1842.] TXT J A ~M~I E S0 N, * * * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &c. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Txipe-Supklied with Fuunishixqs. WFiLESLHY STREET EAST. ' Four Doors from Corner. Kerosene. CAMERON'S DIAMOND KERO SINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-kxplohivk. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, 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 t JOHNROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. Sewing MacMnesT~ TAYLOR'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES , Are, with confidence, recommended to the public not only as containing Important Improvements, but also as being constructed throughout in the most substantial manner possible. They make the Lock-stitch by means of a shuttle working in an Elliptic Direction in such a position that it is readily accessible, ar d where its action can be easily seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to be the most beautiful and noiseless Shuttle movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competitions, and have been awarded I FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. Agent :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN. QPBBN STREET, NEAR THE BAXK OF Ns"W ZEALAND. THE .*' SINGER," TRIUMPHANT. rp H E following abstract is taken J~ from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showing the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria dxiring he year 1872 frem 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 the ..fSf' Manufacturing Company, 4719 cases, value £24 955 ; Long and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Compwiy, 1635 cases, value £8046 ; showing difference in favor of the " binger " Machine of 3054 cases value £10,809. > This extraordinary, success of the Sinoer' has been mainly achieved by the Companys "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be the most simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and beauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect m mechanism and accessories for every variety of Domestic Sewing and Embroidery. BKW \.RE OF IMITATIONS of the ."SINGER "MACHINES M.. A. ALDRICH, Agent, . Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. . S[ E WIN Q- MACHINE S • ' MADS BY THE ■ BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, . combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some recent special improve ments, which no other Machine possesses. ivery make of Machine, however far removed from Sft'i.lf'J" to be better. than any other. £tw a *°ffi i1 cting a Sewin S Machine is therefore nn lLjfC ult, one. especially if the purchaser has « *«?£ ge of machines, and has no other guide ?? representation of various dealers v Many people convinced of the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because among so many they are unable to satisfy themselves as to which make^s-the oest. As a practical rcan and an Engineer allotw mo to point put some of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine win and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, ielling Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &o! mi, a Perfect stitch alike on both sides. ~ lney are fitted with an improved break, which prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approach to noiseless. They are very simple, and will run for years without costing A shilling for repairs. Every Machine is Wan-anted. Machines let.out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ei 3?' R5P l at s Properly done. Needlea for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. : Ta, IG. W. ■HES LO P ■ ;'_ engineer, .. The Fitting Shop, Vuloan Lane,



Groceries- MESSRSrBLAIR~& LAMBERT Bee respectfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES, CORNER o ° GREY & QUKEN STREETS, on FRIDAY, the'2Sth inst., with a Large and Splendid Stock of ■ ... - ~ . NEW TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, Such, as shall meet the wants of all classes. Respecting prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall undersell themi ■ : I CANTERBURY BACON, CONFECTIONS DAILY SUPPLY Almost of Every Sort, or Cat in Bashers as wished. | Wholesale and Retail. BEST SMOKED FISH. " I; !- ■—— uhu OUR«TOBACCO ' OUK COFFEE'S Roasted Is the Best procurable, and: j the Cheapest. and Ground Daily. |_ .' : ■ ' ■ , , ._ ; > _ __ OUR SWEET LUNCH! : NEW-MADE BISCUITS, OUR SOAP U adapted for BISCUITS, at Sixpence, | the Coarest fabric or the | are most economical. I Many Varieties. most Delicate Skin. ; "^ i _! i __.':'-/*! I FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR. 2s. 6d. TEA ■ Rice, Sago, Tapioca, &c. Is most exhilirating. '—''''"'' ' . ; I | » t ■___ i _ , ' ~"'" r'-"• .■■ ° mi} . . . .—___ . . Five or Sir Dairies of PICKLES, SAUCES, AND! TABLE RAISINS AND "..' FREStf BUTTJSR OILS, JORDAN ALMONDS, .='!te Daily. "Ad Infinitun?," Cheap. ! In Beautiful Condition. V'~ i l_* . lJ _ .- , ; OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET.



Saddlery. NEW STOCK OF 3 *j; l HARNESS, Era, ™«h "x _____^_ ■ '" '■■'" '■' T WISEMAN lias added to hia t3 • 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. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, , and . Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice, " ',""■"" Orders by Post Promptly Attended to; ! Queen street, Auckland. :!**;' T\' tjI'""*^ SADDLERY. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest* \ House in Auckland for purchasers of every; description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail. ' /,.?=■ Country storekeepers supplied. ' ma {„ L, FORSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), . ~.,,., t QUEEN-STREET AtTCKL AN D," '', J And at Melbourne. '.' : ..■!. Ft SADDLERY AND HARNESS. TV THE Undersigned has received ex City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid,':. Shipments of the above, comprising— . j \^'~~. - Best English Brass .and Silver Mounted Buggy/fifo-si and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for m Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Can tie Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harneu, "-' and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee • l Caps, Brushes,, and Elliman's Royal Embboca cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bribes (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting/Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe UVd ' Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and . IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART lIAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or i ': Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale [MORE TO ARRIVE PER FERNDALE AND .m/ GLENHUNTLY. W. S. JONES, ..Y ; "'",l SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPOETEB 15 4, QUEENSTREE T. ; ; ;: ' • ■■ ■ Miscellaneous., j --■■ hAt £; to farmers, settlers; butchees and others. ".to ■ ■ t ai J i nm THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' Jtc.H&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., ; 5 SHORTLAND STREET ; ! ?fi (Oppssite Post-office), Auckland. , : I ';':;! i- ■- ' • ■ . ■ >Ha WE ARE NOW OPENING,. Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP PAPERHA NGI NGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at": ! the old rates. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood andiron), Oils; Colors, Plain >-: and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, ;. -.v,1 Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and all B Painting Requisites, f Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS,--*: : Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDEE H O L L A N DTB UTL E'E, M' 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET.'"^ '*s . • - • ... v ; ot/qH —" — -■ 1 , -.iw.^r-;a TTE M ATITB P :L%fsm -LL ' v ■ . . . •„,. (T^brflAn PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON ORE;1 1%$* obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelsonjsru' New Zealand. . ;.j This Paint, after severe tests, -has.been.found to ... surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron. ' Roofing, Park-Fencing, Farm* and other Bnildingir,fai Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements,, Car.ts ms"- h Waggons. Gates, and all exposed works. . „ ' ,i :, It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any tangUi ofl time; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces- , sary. It requires simply to be; mixed* with ■'Oil, r: Mixture," aocording^ to ,'' Directions for Use," and •thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed ; ready for use"' ' ', '/,">■' ;; ,• T/. .;j"'! ',*;■! The'HEMATITE;PAINT wUI be'loun* tq.lW cheaper, than other paints, as it can he preparM'and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will flflver a much, larger surface. , v - .*, ~ , £«&jj Sold by- ' ; HOL AND :& BTJTLEX^^ OIL : & 0L O R ME ROH A N '^3( oi 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET,? oo*« : '" : Auckland.;; ■ ftfy^^m f) IL, COLOE, GI A !fiHBUi V>^ i AND PAPERHANGINGS.- lv: silt C ' /■ ■' -■■tii-■■ll ■i ■ ■ i' *'* '. ■|' ■*i' nj house; sign, and general, decorating! 57, QUEEN, STREET, ;:!, Nbxi io Bank of, Uiw Zealand. .v , J. HENDERSON, " 7l Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, TurpJ, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet ' makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock andJSompaM ci Glasses, Brushes &c. &o. -,:. - s . , .- ;> r •;