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Auctions. | MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEVONPORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Pubscribers have received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease, by public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst., at 12 o' clock, for a term of 21 years, The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz. ;— Allotment No. 29, Section No. 2, Parish of TAKAPUNA, subdivided into nine large Building Allotments, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 . feet. The Auctioneers feel that it is scarcely necessary to mention that " Devonport" is the only accessible Water Suburb about Auckland ; that every day it is found more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above are 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 the 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 1500 sterling. The Allotments are now pegged and nagged. PlanßJ will be ready on Saturday at- the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . Auctioneers. Notices. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. rPHE Proprietor begs to tender his -*- thanks to his friends and the public for past sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with the abve 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 the 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, Proprietor. Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25,1873. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are -AJ^- invited for the Erection of New Departmental Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invercargill, on the arrival of the first mail after the Ist of December. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will be received at the Office of the ■undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written Ten ders in due form are lodged at the office of a District Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. n^HE Undersigned are Cash Pur -1- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool 1 &C.,R&c., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN..& CO., ... ;! r | SHORTLAND STREET Opposite Post-office), Auckland. NOTICE. ~~ MR. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONEB, TN returning thanks for past favors, begs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, 6th November, 1873 BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OFF! Q BROOKES Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of extensive 'alterations which he is about making he will Sell,' FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES JLT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. -; s.Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the B L U E BOOT, 266, QUEEN-STREET) (Oppobitb the Mabket Haxl), O. BROOKES, ; PROPRIETOR. OHEISTMAS CAKES FOR • ALL. CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigned in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes for the last seven years, and begs to assure them that he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. ' ■«»" Note the Address "=©B .0. .WOODWARD & SON, .i". i/..;!.. 250, QUEEN-STREET, Pjrkcsly Opposite xhb Nsyf Mabket.



Insurance. ■ _ | THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITA.L £760,000. THE South British is a thoroughly 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. TpHIS Company is now prepared to -■- issue Policies against Fire and Marine Eisks 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 COMMEECIAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGKNTB: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle's Buildings, Queen-street. Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. HP HE Pbare list for the Province of A Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. "W. BINNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. Hp H E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parta of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PKO i~*- VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office: Wellington. Present Annual Revknuk, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Oflice share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declared every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. B. KENDERDINE. Drapery. jg^ & J. 8,. YAILE. 2 ; 500 yds. PRTNTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only 6Jd per yard CJ & J. E. VAILE. l,500&cls. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4£d per yard. g & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. g & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, .national Mart, Corner of Queen and "Wyndham-street S& J. E. 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, FICHtTES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and varied in Stylo, and ia 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. g & J. R. VAILE. 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS, New and Fashionable Shapes, % From 8d each. g & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2b 9d each. g & J. R. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Oheap. g & J. B. VAILE, """ 'family drapers and clothiers, National Maiitl Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streeto,



Drapery. I EEYISION OF THE TARIFF. •TO MEET THE TIMES. C O O M B E S' NEW TAEIFF ;i; ps) worthy ;of particular ATTENTION. rpHE TAILOEING DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. In consequence of the new arrangements an<l in creased facilities for making-up, tlio proprietor is enabled to present a. I'arill' of Charges that will not afford even an Englishman a chance for a " growl," HAVING a LARGE STOCK of TWEEDS AND CLOTHS ON HAND The published scale of prices will be strictly adhered to, notwithstanding the advance in cost of theso materials consequent on the lieuvy increase of_duty. COOMBES' NEW TARIFF! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TC MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— C s. d. A GOOD TAVEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Bannockburn Sac Suit for 3 7 C West of England or Mosgiel Tweed Sac Suit for 3 15 0 Geelong Tweed Sac Suit for -1 0 o (Galateaand PugetSuits from 3s to 5s per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SAC SUIT or .. d2<L- 0 0 Black Cloth Paget Suit for .. .. ..4100 Blue Cloth Galatea Suit.for 4 10 0 Tweed Sac Coat from .. 0 30 0 Black Cloth Sac Coat from 0 40 0 TWEED GALATEA COAT from .. .. 33 o Black Cloth,, ~ from 045 0 Tweed Paget Coat from 0 37 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. 5O 0 Superior Black Cloth Morning^Coat for .. 050 0 TWEED TROUSERS from £(J 0 Tweed Troustri and Ve&ts from ~ ~ 031 0 Nelson Tweed Trousers 0 22 0 Bannockburn Trousers 0 22 0 West of England Trousers 0 25 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers 0 27 6 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 3G Bannockburn Trousers and Vests .. .. 035 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 038 0 GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 4O 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from .. ..070 Good Black Doe Trousers and Vests from .. 040 o Superior West of England Doo Trousors and Vests 0 44 A LARGE SELECTION OF SPRING PATTERNS. ALLgTWEEDS [[THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. Un er thelNew Arrangement Punctu ality is Ensured. SJAMUEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MAET, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, AND 1 ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN.



Miscellaneous. ! New Zealand Steam Coffee. Mills. ESTABUNUKU LBt.'>4.] DSTEP HE NBO N" & CO. c Have on Hand and for Sule :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b. 41b, filb, 71b 121b, 14lb . 81b, and 501b Uns Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk ! Mustard, Colman'w b-lh, lib, and Tlbtins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell'sjand Bengal, in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do *lo do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe Mixed Spice, in tins, sissorled size? Essenco of Lemon and Assorted ISssencerfj Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D- Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICK MERCHANTS ■WVKDHAM HTHT.F.T. AUCKLAND WE ARE NOW OP EKING-, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the largo increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the old rates. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Class, Artists' Colors, and all,; Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c.', PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER! II O LL A N D & BUTLER, 23 & 20, VICTORIA STREET. UEMAT IT E PAINT PREPARED FROM H E MAT 1T E lEI ON OR E, obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to surpass all others, and i:s cpecially applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Fnrm and other Buildings, Bridges, JI ladling, Kami Implements, Carts and Waggfelis, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in Uric powder ; will kc<;p any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to " Directions for Use," and thus avoid the objections to till imints sold " mixed ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to bo cheaper than other paints, as it can he prepared arid sold in Auckland for lesa than is charged for Lead or Zlui; Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger tiuface. .Sold by II O L AND & BUTL EE, OIL & OL O R ME tt Clf ANTS 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET, AUCK I, A N I). (\ IL, COLOE, GLASS V 7 AND PAPERIIA NGIN GS. HOUSE, SIGN. AND G YXY.V AL, DECORATING 57, QUJO E N STI{E ET, Next to Bank of Nkw Zealand. J. HENI)E RSO N, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glhssos, Brashes «c, &c. M EDICO-BOTAKIC DISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, Victoria Stkkkt, Cokkku ori CiiAPKt. Street. Solo Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispusmodic, Diuretic and L'oimilo Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietor of the far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. V A few copies of Dr. Coflln'sGnido to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on bale THE undersigned are Cash Pun- CHAhKiis of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, <tc, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediato Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS rjpiE PEOPLE^JTbISPENSAR-Y Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the New Market.) MR. A. M. WILLIAMS Begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that although he has been burnt out "twice" he is not yet consumed, and that he has THIS DAY RE-OPENFD his Dispensary in thoso Brick Premises in front of the New Market, 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 continuance of that con fidence bestowed on him for the past nine years. jGSTObserve the Address:— JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND .GREY-STREETP, B. CEOCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR HOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKEK, IN returning thanks for the very lib.eral 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 prico. November 7, 1873. SHORT LAND STEBET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. BILLIARDS! 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 BEOWNE HOTEL. Board.. 15s per week Board and Residence 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 24s per week Good Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGHAM & KING, PROPRIETORS.



! Groceries; , —, , —— OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. ! pHKISTMAS FRUITS & SPICES. FRENCH & CO. IPE OP LE'S TEA WA B EHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb.. .. .. .. 05J Finest Eleme Raisins, per lbj 0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, per lb ' 0 10 Muscatels, fine quality, per lb 10 I Table Rice, per lb ..0 3 Sugars, from 0 4-1 , Salad Oil, per bottle 0 8 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strone Tea, per lb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb .. .. .. 2 C No 3 Xich Pekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No 4 finest quality, per ]b 3 c i Our TEAS are selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality fives entire satisfaction. I HAMS. BACON. CHEESE, FLOFR, and ! GENERAL GROCERIES of every descrfption sold by us are of the best quality, and at the LOWEST . PRICE. ! FRENCH & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKET STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, AND I BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NEW SEASON T EAS ! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s fid Tea will be found of a First-class Quality. Our 3s Tea unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.*s No 1 Sugar fklperlb ; A very Superior Light, Brown Ditto .. fld ~ Hibart Town Jams 8d per tin I A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices:— s. d. ! Ntw Patras Currants .. .. ..0 fi.V per lb. I Finest Eleme liaisins .. .. .. o 7~ ~ | New I'igs, cx Chile 10 per box . Sultanas, Muftcatels, Joidon Almonds, Spices, "Barce lona Nuts, Ac., all of which will be sold st The Lowest Pricks for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConr.ell's Eicon, flams, Cheese, &c, *c, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders, floods delivered. iJST Please Note the Address :— COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, & PRO VLSI ON DEALERS, WKLI.INGTON - S 'J' X E E I (Near Hepburn-street), A II C X L A N D. Drapery. XTf ILLIAM EY R E ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (Victoiua-stkeet), AN 1) A 'J' THE MA U KET, Will Sell the following COODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain ;— 20 bales Hoyle's Fast-colored Prints. 7UI per yard 1000 Horrock's 35-iDeh 8., 7Jd per yaid .'jo pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 30 dozen Gossamer Fulls, from la Cd to 2s each 20 ~ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Cd per pair 10 ~ Double Busk Corsets, da each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each I arge lot Hots' Straw Hat", cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, Jfs per pair Gents' White Leather Slippers, 2s Cd per pair Cents' Carpet Slippers, Is Cd per pair 80-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Cents" Canvas F.lastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, 5s Gd per^pair GO pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. W . EYRE. | OO»G 11 A V~E & u~O. tf • having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP TIIKIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great I Durability. | The various Departments are now replete with every | Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS j THE DRESS DEPARTMENT | will be found most complete, and includes every New Material iv Silks (black and coloured), Japanese | Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, ■ Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)* J. COSGRAVE & CO. MTJSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all the new shades PRINTS. Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dre3s and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, MANCHESTER. Bgjs Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas Cloth, Linon and Cotton Ticks, Damasks Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs' &c., &c. ' UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers Stays. Children's Underclothing of alldcscrip turns ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Gv^nadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mamies, new shapes SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING In Great Variety. ' Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed uaiateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Doe Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits &c. ■ J Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean &c Men s new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts. Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino Men s Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiofs, Scarfs, oic, &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. ~r : WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelomr, Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. mu-c <^ isll to Preserve their character &s THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE i And will SELL their present STOCK ' AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Kerosene. C AMEEON'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 pure spring water and i-ierfectly 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: JOHN ItOB.EB.TON & CO., DURHAM STREET. - rTIIE CHEAP HARDWARE HOUS E. J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHiN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVOKY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stores. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! F ENT in Sums from Is. to £100 -*-4 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Platecl 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. NEUME GE N. PAWNBROKER, 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. Auckland,



Groceries. THE "WEST END GBOCEKY EST.ABLIBHME?Tp CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT GROC EE S & TEA MEECHANTS, Bep to announce to their friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the largest, most vabied, and most select] Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Putter, Paeon. Cheese,.&c, &c, that can be met with in the Province. SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIE & LAMBERT'S '.APPLESAUCE 2s 6(1 TEA cannot be excelled on application. for cd. at the price. better from | g^S^Sti ELEME RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, very largo,i [BEST CHEESE, pronounced Magnificent Fruit, from Did, : and particularly choice, i by connoisseurs to be equal and upwards. ' Spices, Essences, &c, &c. j to the best English. Our COCOA is unrivalled. TEAS of every description ; All the best home markets all excellent at their kept. respective prices. I ! j | — ■ Just unpacked, many boxes j INSPECTION OF OUR E a*i lDg %" d ? aWe i 1"1011^, of new Orange, Lemon, i&lcl^ T Balbary, Valencia, and Citron Peel. STOCK SOLICITED. j and Jordiin = display



Hotels. TVT E W CALEDONIA WHOLESALE USD EETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, corner of symonds street & karangahape road Piuvate Entrance —Symokds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— MarteH's and Bennessy's Pale Brandy, is per bottle small, Ss Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle; small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (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 Hum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Hum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle. 2s ' Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port wine. 5s ; small, 2s (3d English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 6s 6d pc bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Gs Gd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret. 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, .5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d 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 Store. Assorted cases of the above made up families and picDic parties. SAMUEL ETINSONi ■" PROPRIETOR I Sewing Machines. 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, aid 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 FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. Agent :— ,'.", T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, QUEtfV STR.HET, NEAR THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT., ; TH E following abstract is taken from the Custom-house report of the MeUxrums Journal of Commerce, showing the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he year 1872 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration :—Stanford and Co., Agent 3 for the "Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 cases,value £24,955 ; Long and Co., Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1635 cases, value £SG46; showing difference in favor of the "Singer" Machine of 308* cases, value £16,309. This extraordinary success of the "Singer" has been mainly achieved by tne Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be the most simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength ana beauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety ot Domestic Sewing and Embroidery. BEWARE OB IMITATIONS of the " SINGER " MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. SEWING- MACHINES MADE 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. Every make of Machine, however far removed from excellence, professes to be better than _ any ower The task of selecting a Sewing Machine W therefore rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser nas no knowledge of machines, and has no otaer guio° than the representation of various dealers. . Many people convinced of the advantage to ov derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because among so many tney at unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is w» best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow m» to point out some of the advantages of tneso Machines. They will do all that any other Macnw> will, and do it better, including Hemming, Q""1" 1" Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, «c» &c, with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. .. They are fitted with an improved break, wmo" prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, ana » entangling and breaking the thread. They f*«S noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possu approach to noiseless. They are very s"?P. ie '_ for will run for years without costing, a • shS£!rt He w^i repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers *«c* *"£* change. Repairs properly done. Needles for w'-s Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. *. Gas '• ~ G. W. HE S L OP; W iA; ENGINEER, '*&M The Fitting Shop,- Vulcan Laj^, y