fHB BTENIHG BTAB, TUESDAY, BEPTEMBEB 9, 1873

—-_____— —= ft I \ ■■ Printed aDd published by the proprietors, Gkorgk \ \\ McCUM-Axm Rbbd, of North Shore, and H*»by. jwm^ Brbtt, of Parnell. at their General Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-street, in the City of Auckland, | Kow Zealand:-- | „ '„„„ Septrm^b 9, 1873.



Races. AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, ,:, TO T)E HELD ON BOXING DAY AND 27iH DECEMBER, 1873, ON THE ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Stewards : Mr Thomas Morrin I Mr Joseph P.anks Mr James Russell j Captain Fraaer Major Gootgo. JimoE: Judge Bockliam, Starter : Mr Robert Wynyard. Clerk of the Counsi?: Mr Thomas 3irown. HANBiCArrETis: Mr Joseph Banks | Mr Joseph Bennett MftjOT GcOTgO. ; '/;"' CtEBK OF a'TCE SCALES: ,Mr William Marka. TRIAL STAKES—A SweopaUkes of S sovscach. lift, with SO soys added ; entrance, 2 sots ; for S-year olds and upwards which have^neyer won a prize exceeding 25 sov3 In value iip |o time of entrance. Weight for age : winner of anyjprize (after entry) to carry Jibs extra. Distance, 1$ miles. BAIL WAY PLATE, of 50 30vs. " Entrance, 2 soys ; weight for age ; distance, J- milo. THE AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP (Handicap) of 200 soys added to n, sweepstakes of 10 soys each, h ft; two miles ; second horso to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Nominations, with 3 soys entrance enclosed, to be sent to the Secretary oh or before the 10th November, at two o'cl6ck p.m. Weights will be declared on or before the ISth November. Acceptances, enclos ing 5 soys, to be made by two o'clock on 17th De cember, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) before ten o'clock on morning of the race THE DRAPERS' PURSE—A Handicap Sweepstakes of 4 soys each, h ft, with 50 soys added. Distance, 14 miles Entrance, 2 soys. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, 1J ft, with 40 soys added. Weight for age. Distance 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 50 soys. If entored to be sold for 40 soys, allowed lOlbs : if for 30 soys, allowed 171bs; if for 20 soys, allowed 241bs ; no further allowance. ,M Til DAY. THE INNKEEPERS* PTJRSB-A Handicap Sweep stakes of 5 soys each, 2\ ft, with 100 soys. added : distance, lj railos. Second horse to receive 15 ---sovs from tho stakes. Entrance, 3 soys. Weights to be declared on or before 8 p.m. on the night of tWo first day's races. .'. FLYING STAKES.—Asweepstakesof3sovseach,lsft', with 30 soya added;-weight for ago; distance, £ mile. Entrance, I soy. Winner of Railway Plate to carry 7 lbs extra. ... _ THE NEW ZEALAND CUP—A Handicap Sweep stakes of 10 soys each,' 2J ft, with 200 soys added ; two miles; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys out of the stakes. Nomi nations, with 3 soys entrance enclosed, to be made to the secretary on or beforo the 17th December, at 2 o'clock p.m. The weights to be declared on or before 8 o'clock p.m. on the k. . nightl of the first day'? races, and acceptances, enclosing sweeps (10' soya), to bo mado by 10 o'clock on morning of second day's racing. THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP--A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, I.J ft, with dOsovs addod. Distance, 1 mile ! i! : A. BACK. RACE of 10 soys (ontranco, 1 soy) for all untried horses. Distance, 1 mile. Post entries. _I(:_. . [ • ' SOXES AND REGULATIONS. Maresand Geldings allowed 31bs. f In the Selling >Baoe the I winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Ar.y surplus above the selling price.. shall belong to the Auckland Turf Cbib, and any horse in, such Selling Eaco. though not a winner, may, at thdlrequest of anyr person made( to the stewards within.fifteen minutes of weighing the first horso, be put up to auction in the same way as the,, winner, the upset price to be the ■mount at,which he is to be sold, or entored to ; be sold, together with the value of the stake. Airy iarplus to belong to the Auckland Turf Club. In all races whore a forfeit has to, bo paid the owner o* any horse entered for any such race who •hall neglect to declare and pay forfoit before 10 a.m. on tho morning of tho raco shall bo liablo fpr the •whole of the stakes unless,.othorwisa specified in the conditions of any- such race. All persons intending to withdraw horsos are re fjuiredto give notice to that Cffectito tho Secretary or Clerk of the Scales at least half-an-hoar beforo starting. Any person neglecting.or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a flno, to bo imposed by the stewards, not exceeding 5 soys to the Race Fund. The ruWsl of the Victoria Racing Club have been adopted, and will be adhered to as far as practicable. N-o entry will be received for any of the races except Upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and obiedtions arising out of the racing shall be decided !by, ifho stewards, or those whom they may appoint.. Their decisions upon all points connected with the. ;canfying-out of'ithisi programme shall be final. All ontoriea,:to bo sdaled'and addressed to the Secretary, at the office of the Auckland Turf Club, Duham-rstrcofc, entranco-monoy enclosed, with the name,jge, pedigreo of theihorse,. and performances; also same of the owner and colours of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will bo fined1 8 Boys. All swoopstakos, unles3 otherwise specified, ■' must be paid on or before 10 o'clock on the morning of tho first racotday., .. fii ■. •' -; :■ ;- ''' ': All entranoo foes and forfeits to go to tho Auckland Turf Club. / .; , , , Mi i , ■ fe. Qualification fee, 2 soys, except for Hack Race. No deduction will bo mado from tho' gros3 amount of tho stakes. DATES OIVENTRIES!:AND ACCEPTANCES. For Turf Club Cup—Nominations, 10th November, 2 p.m. i swelghta decliredi lSth'i November, 2 p.m.; acceptances, 17thDecember, 2p.m:' _ ■ -~ i General Entries—l7th IJocombor, beforo 2 p. m. N.B.—No entrios will be.received on any jprctenco whatever after tho hour named. JOSEPH BENNETT, Secretary, Durham-stroat, Auckland. -11l 1 ■•■■■'': '■■■; I -: Miscellaneous. VENETIAN BLINDS WIRE GA.TJZP, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortl&nd-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. fjjU'SBHT TO XVL FASTS OF NEW 3EAIAKD. <hh ]k k. BU3BY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many yean established at City Road, London, manufacturer of •Tery description of Window Blinds, Plain and Oma nantal Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired an painted. YE^ETIAJN" HOUSE, SHOETIiAHD BTEEET, AXTCELAITD. ' . • ■ '■ ■ SHORT LA N D STEEE T, Axaiosr Opposite Geneeal Post-officb. ,



Drapery. I , ____ SAMUEL, COOMBES WILL IR, IE-O IP IE I£T THE BRANCH STORE, TSTo. ISO, QUEEN S; TRE ET, OPPOSITE THE OLD MARKET, TO-MORROW MORNING (WEDNESDAY), WHEN THE GOODS DAMAGED BY WATER WILL BE SOLD IMMENSELY CHEAP. CLOTHING HATS TWEEDS BLANKETS. MUST BE CLEAPv-ED OUT WITHIN A WEEK. EXTfiAOEDINAKY CHEAP SALE OF DBAPEEY & C.LOTHING. fioOSGRAVE & OO Will hold a CLEARING SALE OF THE BALANCE t of their WINTER DRESS GOODS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, WOOL PLAIDS, CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, .And General Manchester Goods, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. s ■ 'IADEESJ JACKETS, MANTLES, SHAWLS, AND MILLINERY, Reduced to Half-price, to effect a Speedy Clearance. j ' • The LARGEST and BEST-SEt,EOTBD STOCK of CLOTHING In Now Zealand to choose from, at IPHMJENSE REDUCTIONS! J. COSGEAVE & CO., C.ANADA BUILDING.S, QUEEN STREET. i Coffees. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1861.] DSTBPHMSON & CO. • ' Have on Hand and for Sale :— Cotfees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, Mb, gib, 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 J4b, IH>» and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell'i and Bengal, in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp'i Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b ting Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy bolM Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D> Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MEECHAMTB Wyndiiam btbbbt. Auckland



Drapery. KEVISION OF THE TAEIEF TO MEET THE TIMES, COOMBES' NEW TAEIFF IS WORTHY OP PARTICULAR ATTENTION. mHB TAILOEING DEPARTMENT * HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. In consequence of the new arrangements and In creased facilities for making-up, the proprietor is enabled to present a Tariff of Charges that will not afford even an Englishman a chance for a " growl." HAVING A LARGE STOCK or TWEEDS AND CLOTHS ON HAND The published scale of prices will be strictly adhered to, notwithstanding the advanco in cost of these materials consequent on the heavy increase of duty. COOMBES' NEW TABIFF! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TO MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— £ a. d A GOOD TWEBD SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Ban nock burn Sao Suit for S 7 0 West of England or Mosgiol Tweed Sac Suit for 316 0 Geelong Tweed Sac Suit for 4 0 0 (Galatoa and Pegot Suits from SatoSs per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SAC SUIT for .. &<L 0 0 Black Cloth Paget Suit for 4 10 0 Blue Cloth Galatea Suit for 4 10 0 Tweed Sac Coat from 030 0 Black Cloth Sac Coat from 0 40 0 ' TWEED GALATEA COATS, from .. 33 0 Black Cloth „ „ from 045 0 Tweed Paget Coat from 0 37 6 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. 5O 0 Superior Black Cloth MorningJCoat for .. 060 0 TWEED TROUSERS from 2O 0 Tweed Trousers and Vesta from .. .. 081 6 Nelson Tweed Trousers 0 22 6 Bannockbarn Trousers 0 22 C West of England Troußera 0 35 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers 0 27 6 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 0 Bannockburn Trousers and Vests .. .. 085 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 088 6 GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST <tO 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from .. .. 027 0 Good Black DooTrousors and Vests from .. 040 0 Sunerfor West of England Doo Trousors and Vests .. .. 044 0 A yLARGE SELECTION OF SPRING ~ . PATTERNS. ALL TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. ■ ■! ■ Under the New Arrangemnt Puaptu' [aHty is Ensured i SAMUEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MAET, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, AND ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN. | ■



Jewellers. • ISIDOEE ALEXAJSDEE 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 premises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will bo received by every mail from England, Pari3, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and factory, where all tho branches in the trade are carried °^ TTEINRICH KOHN JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw tho attention of tho public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially solected, and of .the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of tho above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho promises. H. K. bega specially to draw the attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND OREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he homo markets. £^Note tho address — REINE IC II KOHN, JEWELLER, UEEN STREET. ALPEED ALEY -*-*- PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs Ridley and Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) Every description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable prices, in a workmanlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same cflicient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. iJSTPloase note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 2 16, QUEEN 8 T R E X T, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to William^ i Dispensary. Cabinetmaking. rp & H. COOKE, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Etc., Etc., Etc., 14 8, QUEEN STREET (Corner of Victoria .street), Have on Sale, At Very Low Prices, DRAWINO-ROOM FURNITURE in Walnut and other Woods, Upholstered in Damask, Rep, &c. ; Mnrblo-top Cheffonniors; Walnut Loo and Occasional Tables DINING-ROOM FURNITURE in Mahogany, Cedar, nnd Rimu, Upholstered in American Cloth, H.air Cloth, and Leather : C!lieffonniors and Sideboards; Loo and Tclesuopo Tables BEDROOM FURNITURE in Cedar, Mottled Kauri, and Rimu ; Hair, SprinK, Flock,, .and Pllii Mattresses ; Palliasses: Feather Jitolsters aud Pillows ; Marblu-top WashstandsY^lron Bikl steads and Cots; Toilot Glasses, all $^_es) , Commodes ~ z: *T LIBRARY, HALL, OFFICE, and KITCHEN FUR NITURE of all descriptions Also, Matting, all widths; Floor Cloth ; Door Mats; - Venotian and Roller Blinds ; Cornico Poles ; Cane and Wood-scat Cliaira ; Hassocks ; Fold and Rocking Chairs. TTf INKS & HALL, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, i : tcave now on iiand the; largest and best assorted STOCK OF FUENITUEE, CAEPETS, FLOOE CLOTHS, jBILLIAED CLOTH, AND GrENEE^LPUENISHING-S ] , IN NEW ZEALAND, Which aro all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. &H. having large and convenient workshops manufacture oveiy description of Furniture on tho BHOBJTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS, ALL WIDTHS, CUT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID! AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, long atkntijwleoUed as THIB BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HANDMACHINE is a marvel of simplicity ami efficiency, at £5 6s. Every Machlm Guaranteed. Instructions Grafts. Illustrated aProßpectus and Samples of work sent Post free. / I''•"■•■ : ' ■ • ' i WINKfS & H Af(LI. '



Funeral Undertakers- "VT McCULSKY, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, top of noßsosr street. [ESTABLISHED 1842.] WJ A ~M~I E S O N, • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &a. I Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. TrtE Trade Supplied with Furnishings. | WELLESLEY STREET BAST. Four Doors from Corner. WR. HATWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, ■ UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING ! WAREHOUSE, j REMOVED TO j WYND II A M STREET, ©Text Queen-ntroot Cornel*.) Residence and Shop : Cornor of Pitt and Grey Btrects. Sewing Machines. SEW ING- MACHINES MADE T.Y THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine tho best party of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with Rome nrj'.v.sT special improve- MENTS, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however f»r removed from excellence, professes to bo better than any other Tho 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 the representation of various dealers Many poop c convinced of the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess o-e because among so many they are unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the best. As .a practical man nn'l an Engineer allow mo to point cut tomn "f thn advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, anil do it better, including Hemming. Qnilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &c, &c . with a perfect stitch alike on both Rides. They fun fitted with »n TMPROVKD drear, which prevents the Machine turning the wronj? way, and so entangling and breaking the thread They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approach to noiseless. Thoy am very simple, and will run for years without costing a shilling for repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. Machines I let out on hire, the payment Mr which goes towards I tho purchase. Machines of other makers taken in cx i change. Repairs properly done. Needles for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, The Fittino Shop, Vulcan Lank. SEWING MACHINES*. A EIUEE CHANCE FOR THE WORKING MAN. TO make room for a large lot, ex City of Auckland. I have REDUCED the price of tho " Favorite" Ha~d Lock-switch Machine to L 4 10s; and the samo Machine, with a handsome quarter cabinet table, LO 10s. Etfery Machine guaranteed. The Fittino .Shop, Vulcan Lank. Sewing Machines for the Million I THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY ATj . MONTAG-UE'S CELEBEATED FANCY BAZAAE, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. The "Defiance" Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine, complete WITH EXTRAS. , : J £ s. d. Price * .. 5 0 o,[, With Table .. .. ~ .. 610 0 rpHIS Machine lias been awarded JL seven PRIZE MEDALS at tho various com petitive trials held in Victoria nnd Now South Wales, and is generally admired for its elegance of finish, the certainty of its doing nil that tho most oxpensivo ma chines aro supposed to perform at one-half their cost, and its extrome simplicity, as childron are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " GrEEMANIA" SILENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE. .. LPrice £6 15 0 "With 19 extras. This Machine has obtained a world-wide notorloty, having beeu awarded Twenty-six Gold Medals In Europe, and has takon several Prizes in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Gcelong, and is acknowledged by the Victorian Press as ono of the Best and Cheapest Haud Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines yot submitted to the public A constant supply of Needles,- Cotton, and all extras, on hand. An experienced Machinist always on the premises to instruct purchasers, and lessons given gratis, if roqulred to parties preferring, at theirown residences. In order to meet the roquiiemenwTof all classes WEEKLY PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. Nora the Address —J Monfcague'a Fancy Bazaar, QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND. I ■ . ... .•■•'■: HP A YLOK'S PATENT LOGK- X ' STITCH SEWING MACHINES. These Machines aro complete with apparatus to do every kind of work requisite for a family, and aro SIMPE TO LEARN, EASY TO WORK, QUIET IN ACTION, NOT LIABLE TO GET OUT OP ORDER, AND REASONABLE IN,.PRICE. Before buying any other Machine ladies are Invited to inspect this one, on, which tho HIGHEST COM MENDATION has been bestowed by all who have got them. A frosh shipment will shortly arrive by tho City of Auckland. Prices : - Hand Machines, £5 ss; Stand Machines, £7 7s to £8 Bs. Aoeht :— | T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, Queen street, near tho Bank of New Zealand. Wool Buyers, &c, TO BUTCHERS/SETTLERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. THE undersigned are Cash Pue chaherm of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c. at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will Lave prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, A n c (! l i s ». TO gFARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, ic. Jic, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., v< BPIORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. \h\i * ■ ' ' ■ ■>"



Insurance. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL In surance COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGEHTB: PREECE AND GRA t HAM '. noWftß No 8, VeUe'a Buildings, Q^^^Sg" 1 Sub-Agent OEWICH UNION"*11EE INSURANCE SOCIETY. This Society, originally established in 1797, offers advantages to insurers which Companies of more recent standing are unable to do. In proof of the public confidence^ home in the principles and conduct of the Norwich Umon Fire Office its Business has steadily INCREASED to ONE 'HUNDRED MILLIONS Sterling. £100,000,000. Tho LOWEST RATES only are charged. This Office Is distinguished for its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £2,608,116 having been paid to insurers for losses by fire. BANK CREDIT being established in New Zealand, as also a large reserve fund in tho Bank in cash Losses .will be paid here promptly, The Society's Agents can accept any insurances, and fix the limits and the premiums without navi first to consult Directors. NO CHARGE for Policies, Endorsements, or Surveys. A LOCAL INSTITUTION ■ so far as the investment or its Receipts in thb Colony op New Zealand, and to this national advantage may be superadded the support of a large and wealthy English office. In effecting Insurances against Fire it is of the first importance to select an office of Hian Chabao ter, Long Standing, and Stability. Every Information as to the Society's Rates and Principles, or as to Spkcial Rates, may be obtained at the Society's Offices. J. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. Offices: Yaile's Buildings. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PEG VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Stead Office: Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. acocmulatsd and invested fund 3, £1,330,000;] Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus Is declaied every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical. Referee— T. B. KENDERDINE. TNSUE A N C E. I THE VICTOEIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Undorwrlto at LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM risks on every description of property and merchan dise throughout tho province. Also on hulls of vessels and cargo to all parts of tho world. Losses in Marine Department can bo made payable either in England or tho Colonlos, as tho assured may desiro. Claims settled with promptitodo and liberality. Of&coa of tho Auckland Branch—Wyndham Cham bers, Wyndliam stroot. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Agent. Property for Sale, &c- Ti M. L E N N O X U • E STATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A good FARM of 50 acres, at Klrikiri, Uiree quarters of a mile from Papakura. There is a small houso upon tho Farm, also cow-shed, pig-styo, stabling, <&o. There is also 5 acres in grass and 5 acres under cultivation. Thero is a good macadam ised jroad to the door. Tho owner of this property really wants to sell, and will tako LIOO PARNELL, Hobson'* Park—A fine Six-roomed Houso ; leasehold ground, ront L 6 per year. Prico, LSO.' vTO BUTCHERS and others.—For Sale, a fine Bucher's Shop and Dwellins-houso in Grey street. The premises are built of brick, and have excellent stabling and other convencies. Price, LI2OO. FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed Houso apon the Farm, and SO aotes are in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. Tho Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and fivo nri'les from the proposed railway station. Price, LBOQ. SUBURBAN RESIDI.NOE and Temperance Hotel, situated opposite Mr Buckland's Remuera Sale Yards. This property, known as Mr G. Morris's, contains nine rooms and kitchen, with two-stall stable, pigatres for. 40 pigs, cowshed, .gig-house, smoking apparatus for smoking bacon, and threo quarters of an acre of rich volcanic land. Price, L 450. ABERCROMBIE-STREET — An excellent six roomed Houso, next to tho Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. A really excellent FARM at the EastTamaki. The Farm contains 207 acres, all laid down in rich grass, and, subdivided into 7 paddocks. Price, L 8 per ore. A BARGAIN-A really good Residence in WilHam streot, city. The residence contains 5 rooms and » wash-house. There is a good freehold allotment; excellent well of water. Pretty ornamental gardon, and bow window in front of the house ; is always let. Price, LISO. A BARGAIN—A really good Suburban Residence, known as "Harbour View." The residence contains nine rooms, overlooks the harbour, and has excellent conveniences for bathing and boating. There is a -Quarter of an acre of Freehold laid out with orna mental trees and shrubs. The property fronts the harbour. Price, £350.—32 c. ONEHUNGA-JAII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There are 6 acres of rich lf>.nd ; also a good dwelling-house Tho property commands a beautiful view. Price LBSO. FARM of 450 acres, at Papjikura, well suited for sheep or cattle grazing,—S4c. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald. MONEY 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 L25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. J. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, ETC., \ Queen-street. I



Election. ELECTION OF SUPEiUNTEND^rT' TO THE ELECTORS OF THE mviNOE Ob t AUCKLAND. t| * " TN compliance with the request of a, large nu ber of the Electors, I have to announcg that it is my intention to become a Candidate tot Office of Superintendent at the forthcoming Electloj I will take an early opportunity of meeting ft 9 Eloctors and explaining my views on querttom affecting tho interests of the Province. HUGH 11. LTJSK Conveyance. TAUK ANG-A TO THE HOT LAKES AND NAPIEE. COBB & COS ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES IAUKAKOA AND N.VPIEE TIME TABU : Outwards. T EAVES Booking Office, Tauranga i ; jLJ TuesdaysatC.3oa.nl., arrives at Ohineuntn ' same afteraieon ; leaves Ohincmutu Wednesday morn ing, arrives Taupo same evening ; leaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening. Leaves Tauranga Fridays at C.30 a.m., arrives at Oliinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohlnematu Saturday morning, arrives Taupo samo evening leaves Taupo Tuesday morning, [arrivingat JSaplcr Wednesday evening. BOOKING OFFICE : MASONIC HOTEL, TAURANGA. FABE3 TO OHINEMUTU £1 fa Fares to Taupo (Tapuaeiiarubu) .. £$ ihi* TnEOUoii Fakks £410» '; g£A groat reduction made on return tickets. HAN NO N & CO., k = Proprietors, |Ej- OWI 0 X AND AUCKLAND |' LINE OF KOYAL MAIL COACHES, | TIME TABLE. Leave Howick for Panmure and Auckland, at 7.30 a.m. Leave Auckland for Panmure and Howick, at 8 p,n <\ J. LOOMB & CO., Proprietors. BOOKING OFFICE — VICTOEIA - STREET. ONEHUNG-A AND AUCKLAND -> ROYAL MAIL COACHES. THE ROYAL MAIL COAHES TIME TABLE. Leaving Auckland— Leaving Onehßiigi- . 8 a.m. 8 a.m. '''; , ' , 10 a.m. ■ . -9 a.m.<;; ■ 12 noon ' 10 a.m.,. . ;, 2 p.m. ' 12 noon. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Sundays. ■, ; 10 a.m. 10 a.m. ~.,,; 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Special Coaches await the arrival of steamers. Livery and Bait Stables at Auckland and Onelrangk '. Horses bought and sold on commission. ~r Coaches can be always had at night on the arrival of steamers at Onehuuga [to proceed with passenger! to Auckland. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor, Medical- MEDIOO-BOTANIO DISPENSARY H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL f HERBALIST, , 66, Viotoeia Street, •Coenbb ot CH AI'EL STKEXT. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomiwfc Bitters, Antispasmodlc, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc., etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDEBS which are acknowledged to bo the most marvellou :■ < and effectual remedy ever known. , „ mi. •■l V A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Healtn ,j Bd Treatise 3n Midwifery on Sale. WHELPTON'S VEGETABLE . PURIFYING PILLS Are warranted not. to contain a single particle of Mercury or any other Mineral Substance, but to con- . sist entirely of Medicinal Matters, purely vegetabU. During the laßt thirty-five years they have proved WI their value in thousands of instances in diseases of toe !vlg ,j Head, Chest, Bowels, Liver, and Kidneys ; andinau ; , skin complaints one of the best medicines known. ."" Sold by G. WHELPTON & SON, 3, Crane Court Fleet street, London; and by all Storekeepers ana • ,f Medicine Vendors. i . ' Wholesale AgenU in the Colonies:— , t Messrs. Fei/ton, Gbimwade & Co., Melbourne. r>•"■. Mr. Edward Ash, 00, EHza*ieth-streot, HobartTown M Messrs. Elliott Bito., Sydney.« | Mr Jakins, Auckland; Messrs. Younman, Duned in ALLEN'S LUNGr BAL SAM :! THI BIMEDT lOK CUEINB j;; , . CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, - ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. ' It is composed of the active principles of roots amd plants, : which are chemically extracted, so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS . 1! Who are so often afflicted with throat diseases, will , -. a find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges an wafers sometimes givo relief; but this Balsam, ta a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption give this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with tho result, and confess that THE SURE REMEDY IS POUND AT LAST. It is sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. „_„_ It is but seven years since AiLEN'S Ly.fP BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were soon made known at home ; and very soon us fame was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly every Drug Store in the United States, -North, East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher ..., with the' people. It is well known on the Pacina Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from Sap- Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland. Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received for it; and throughout Canada it is well and^avoraWy known, arid sold everywhere. Ktad whktt Capt, Foster writes. Port Bukwbll, March 2s. Messrs. PEB.nr Davis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you. of thebenefl which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam , Having been troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve mycougn more readily than anything I ever tried. My wue has also used it with most satisfactory results. _ Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder, residing at Port Burwell, Canada. Lexington, Missouri. May 23, 1866. Messrs. J. N. Harris & Co. : . ' ,_ ' Dear Sirs,-I' .have made ALLEN'S LUNG BAL SAM pretty well' Known in our city and country, ana have sold about alii the four dozen bottles sent mci in March last, and I llnd that persons who trj' tne. Balsam once come back again for more, as it gwBS them satisfaction ; and I recommend it in preference T to any other medicine for Cough? orColdß. Please- M send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible. I am, yours, &c, THOMAS J. FLETCHER, &| Druggist. ,j P.S.—I sell mora Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough RemedSes together, and it gives general satisfaction. Sold by all Dealers in Family Medicines. WHOLESALE AGENTS, L. D. NATHAN & CO., V , Auckland, N.Z. . W