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MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, j BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEVONPORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. rpHE Fuhecribers have received iu -*• structions from the Board of Education to Lease, by public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst., at 12 o'clock, fora term of 21 years, The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz. ;- Allotment No. 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 tho 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 LSOO sterling. The Allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans will be ready on Saturday at the oilico of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Notices. PEA NUT S.—Just received, a Fresh Shipment. Roasted daily. W. MARSHALL, fruiterer, Queen-street. CjTEAWBEERIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORT«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 Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guaranteo CREAM defying competition. A first-cluss Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. R.OSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE Proprietor begs to tender his thanks to his friends and the public forpast sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with the abve near to the Dovonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under the pleasant shade of fruit trees. For the convenience of friends in tho city a Stall will be opened in the Market every Saturday, where Strawberries will be sold in quart baskets, fresh from the beds. The MaTket Inspector will receive orders for Jam Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at 4d per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. TO FARMERS/SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' ftc.B&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Oppesite Post-office), Auckland. NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND . RETAIL CONFECTIONER, FN 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 AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Oall Early and Secure.your Bargains at the BLUE BOOT, 250, QUEEN-STREET) (Opposite the Market Halt,), O. BROOKES, PROPRIETOR. . OHEISTM AS CAK E S FOB, ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. » in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they. purchased their Christmas Cakes lor the last seven years, and begs to assure them that he. .will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as Heretofore. N.B.—Bisouitsin great variety* and at all prices. ,iiAUitiidO ■ ' «®* Note the Addueßs"®9 n C.|WOODWARD & SON 260, QUEEN-STREET, ' g| DnmnxY Opeobite the New Mahxet.



Insurance. ) THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY i OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITAL £750,000. THE South British is a thoroughly local Institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marino Risks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. ! NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TpBTS Company is now prepared to -"- issue Policies against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from the United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable cither in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. The Central Offices of the Company ars at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Temporary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndhain ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Managor.- SCOTTISH COMMEECTAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. EIRE AJtfD LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AONKT3! PRJffiECE 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. THE Share list for the Province of Auckland will CLOSE on 21th inst. GEO. W. BINNEY, A gen t. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. HP H E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are 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 parts of the world. Losses In Marine Department can bo made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as tho assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company arc now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON ie MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTEALIAN MUTUAL FRO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office : Wellington. Present Annual Revbnuk, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share tho whole profits, and a 'lionus is dcclaicd every fifth year. Auckland Agent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. B KENDERDINE. T^i^v^^y: g # & J. B. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only OJd per yard jg & J. E. VAILE. l,soojyds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4Jd per yard jg & J. R. VAILE. , * j DBESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. Cj & J. E. 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 tho 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 somo 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, bo 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-makeru, and Whito Workers ; and that any material purchased from hem can be made up as soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season wo shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for the contem plated alterations at the close of the Season. O & J. E. VAILE. 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS, New and Fashionable Shapes, _ ; , J_ . From 8d each. Cj & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d oach. g & J. E. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds- Cheap. ,g & J. B, VAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Mart; Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets,



Drapery. i FOE ONE MONTH ONLY. ! GRAND ANNUAL SALE OF DEAPEEY AND CLOTHINGS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S, WIfOLTBaALK ANl> RETAIL DRAPERS, HOSIERS, & GENERAL OUTFITTERS CITY HALL, 230, QITKKN-STKEKT, AUCKLAND. I /tar price list now ready jh CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABUEY AND CO. Are now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE ov DRAPESY 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 to tho fact that being Direct importem is a sullieioiit proof that■their stock cannot l:e approached by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever moans the same may try to convince the public to Hut contrary. S II 0 \V II 0 0 LI. We arc now offering for Hale, for Onk Month Only, A LARGE STOCK OF FRENCH MILLINERY. Bonnets, Hats—Trimmed and Untrlmmed — from Ojd. L,\JHKS' AND CHII.DKKN'H UnI>KIU'I.OTIIIN<I, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lack Goods, Bajw Linm?n, &c, &g, 8. rio Black Slllc Jackets, richly trimmed, from 8s lid 600 Alpacn and Grenadine Jackets, splendid valuo, from Us fid 200 Olris' Print. Dresses, nicely trimmed, warranted fast oolouts, only In lid 000 pairs Drab Corsets, at Is lUd < rinolines, in great variety, from 2s fid 300 Brown Holland Trimmed Pinafores, Is 4i :;f.O White Diaper Pinafores, cheap ■Just Oi-tcnti>—f> dozen Camel's Hair Shawls, 10s Cd Girls Chipped Huts, trimmed, from OVd Real Lace Collars and Sets, lies, Bows, Silk Scarfs, &c, &c. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Best quality Floor Cloth, all widths, 4s Felt Carpets, splendid value, from 2s 0d Real Brussels Carpets, reduced to 4s Gd and Is Oil A large Stock of Hearth Rugs, cheap Felt Squares, Coir Matting, Stair CarpoU, Hemp Car pets, Kiddorminstcrand Dutch Carpets Long Curtains, from 3s 11<1 per pair Crumb Cloths, Damasks, Window Holland, Table Cloths China Matting, ColouredLenos American Leather Cloths, all colors. Is 3d Dimity Cloth Covers Velvet Pile and Victoria Table Covers, in great varioty lf.O 8 x 3 Linen Table Cloths, reduced to Us 860 French Jaconet Muslin Dresses, 12J yards each, reduced to Is 11(1 168 pieces Book Muslin, from fid 50 pieces Tarlatans—all Hie uuw shades FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Grenadines, Old Washing Silks, 2s 3d Tinted Alpacas, 7J<l Figured Lustres, 11 }d Camlets, 1 0M Rich Poplins Silk Warps, cheap Now Serges, 7jd Striped Mohairs, OVd French Piques China Batiste The Newest Thing out- Evening Dresses 25 India Tussore Suit. Japanese I.awns Cloth, only Is 3d Now choice colors in French Muslins Llamas Japanese Washing Silks Japanese Washing Lawns Plain China Washing Silks The New Circassian Llama Kich Silk Warp firocades in all colors Tho Dolly Vardcn Cos- New Pain teil Lustres, from tnme, 8s lid 10id Colored Silks Black Lustres French Meriuos Silk Brocade Grenadines Costumes Printed Delanes, OJd Persian Cords CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Good Black Glace Silk, only 2a lOd Very Kich Black Glaco Silk, from 33 3d Very Kich Black Extra Wide, 3s lid to 4s Gd Ducapes, Drap de France Rich Faillos, at selling-off prices. THE FANCY DEPARTMENT Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Gloves, Watered Ribbons, Fancy Goods, Haberdashery, &c. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid Ladies' and Children's Sun Shades, &c, &c. 850 dozen Women's Whito Hose, at 4Jd 150 dozen Women's Brown Dressed Hose, at CM ICO dozen Children's White Socks The New Yao Lack, 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, lOkl per dozen 150 pieces Horrock's Long Cloth, ar 4?d 50 pieces Good Grey Calico, at 8&d 835 pieces Good Grey Calico, 72-inch, at 10-kl 15 pieces Heavy Twill Calico, 72-inch, at Is Gd 10 pieces White Twilled Sheetings, 72-inch at Is 12 pieces White Heavy Sheeting, 72-inch, at Is 3d 10 pieces White Heavy Sheeting, 51-inch, at Is 4d 25 pieces Linen Tick, reduced to 10id Heavy Linen Drills, from 1 s 2d Marsellas and Quiltings, from 7-} d Heavy Wesh Flannels, only Is 3d 100 pieces Crimean Shirtings, from Is 3d 05 pieces Cotton Shirtings, from 9Jd Brown and Grey Derry, from IOJd. FOE ONE MONTH ONLY. Linen Huckaback, only Bkl Brown Holland, from 6£d Glazed Holland, from BAd Brown, Grey, and Striped Linens for Dresses, reduced to 8d Swiss Check Muslins, from SJd 8-4 Linen Damask, only Is 9d 25 piecer Furniture Chintz, Cs per doz. 375 pieces Hoyle's Prints, yld Toilet Co\ers, only Is Toilet Quilts, only Cs 6d Marsella Quilts, only 15s 3d New German Counteepanes, 03 3d Splendid Antimacassars, only Cd Alhambra Quilts, from 3s Gd. A. LINABUEY & 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 thorn since opening. itafNoTE the Address— A. LINABUEY & C 0., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. > ■ ' ■' ■.""■■■.,; !



Jewellers. j IS ID OE E ALEXANDER 96, QUEEN STR EE T NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, | (Ehta iiltsiteb 1865,) T>EGB most respectfully to inform J-* llio Inhabitants oi Auckland and Us vicinity that ho haa opened the above miaot; as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING! JEWELLER, With a Largo and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, I 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, | and Vienna. i The public are invited to inspect the premises and I factory, where all the branches in the trade are carried n. J£ E I Nlt ICH KOII N I J E W B L L E It, UE X N STRE XT, AUCKL AN D, BcfS to diaw the attention of the public to hia Large and Well-assorted Stuck of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of tho Newest Styles and Designs. A larj;o portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho premises. 11. K. bogs specially to draw the attention r the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GRKAT VARIETY OK SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of tho best known manufactures of he hoiiiu markets, *r*TNoto ilia addmsa — II E I N It I C Fl X O HN, J jB W E L J, E 11, t U V. X N H T R X X T. 'J^ L V ii E i) A L E V, WATCH MAX E R & JEWEL LE R, Late 215, Qukvk hthbkt, haa REMOVED co premises Directly Opposite tho Queen street Entrance of the New Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward, bnkcr, and Mr Giles, butcher), where ho hopaH to meet will] the sumo kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for the last eight yours. A. A. lakes this opportunity of thanking hi? numerous friends and the public geuciatly for their past liberal favors, und assure* them that lie will still continue to carry on his business as heretofore, Not tho Address :— 2 .'. 0, U !•: E N ST R X T,'" Opposite th Now Market. Photograph v. PHOTOGRAPHIC h OTICE. CLAE KE BROTHERS, For soven years pupils of Mr Crombie, and for the last twelve months operators for Mr Cater. Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public generally that they have purchased the well-known Photographic Business so successfully curried on by Messrs Croml.ie and Cater for tho last eighteen years, and trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing Drst-class portraits at moderate prices, to meet with a share of the patronage m> 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 the establishment to be paid to CIa.HKK Brothers, whoso receipt will be sufficient. I' II OTO(! I; API lIC NOTICE. J CATER l>o£s to inform his friends • and t).e Public generally that he has purchased the Photographic business formerly curried on by Mr Webster, and subsequently by Mr Pauk, and has made arrangements f>.r continuing tho same .1.0. trusts by producing first-clans Portraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage. N.B.—Children's portraits taken instantaneously. Kirat-class C.D.V. Portraits, 7s<id per half-dozen j or, 12s Gd per dozen. .I.' (.: A'l 1 ER, P If O T OG R A P II E R. 2r>(i, Qukkn-stukkt, Auckland. Cabinetmaking. y^ INKS & lULL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OV FURNITURE, CARPETS, PL OOR CLOTHS, BILLIARD CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which aro all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & H. having large and convenient workshops, manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST 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 acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New nAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 6s. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis. Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. Promises Closed on Saturdays at 2 o'clock. WIN KS~& HALL. cabinet-makers & upholsterers, 14 8, queen treet, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut ChefFonniers Toilet Giassos Mahogany Loo Tables Chirnnoy Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites' . Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables Feather Bolsters & Pillows Walnut Cantcrburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktablcs Max, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattresses Oflico and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture Meat Safes, .&c, &c. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (0 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) In Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth, &c., from £12 ■ Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask ! Rep, &c., from £12 12s I Cane-seated Chairs, 408, 455, 555, and 60s per half dozen, . 1 American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs



Groceries. DUE MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROMTS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. pHBISTMAS FRUITS & SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOP L E'S TE A W AEEHOUS E With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— a. d. Pino Vow Currants, per lb.. .. .. ..0 s'. Finest Elome Raising, por lbj .. .. ..0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, por lb 0 10 Muscatels lino quality, pel'lb .. .. ..10 Table Rico, por lb 0 : J. Sugars, from .. .. .. .. .. ~ 0-1! Stilad Oil, per bottle 0 3 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! 3. el. No 1 Fine Stroncr Tea, per lb .. .. ..2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb 2 G No :s Hich I'ckoc Flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No-I finest quality, per lb 3 0 Our TISAS arc selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality pives entire satisfaction. H ATMS. BACON. CHEESE, FLOUR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of nvory description sold by us are of the best quality, ami at the LOWEST PRICE. P BENCH & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, TII E PISO P L E'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MA UK FT STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, and BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. Drapery. X^T ILL IA M EYRE ENNTRKILLTLN I [OUSE (Vtctohja-stbkkt), A Nl) A T THE MARKET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain :— 20 bales Hoyle's Fast-colored Prints, T.'.d per yard 1000 Horrock's 36-inch 8., 7.d per yard .'.O pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard '.'Si dozen OoßFarner I''hlls, from Is Gd to 2s each ■m ~ JoEopliinc Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Cd poi pair 10 ~ Double "Busk Corsets, 4s each 6 ~ l''rf;nch Summer Coisctn, fis each Large lot I'.oia" Straw Hat?, cheap <!«nt-;' Sail Klnslio Slippers, 3s per pair Gents' White Leather slippers, 2a Gd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Gd per riair SO-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gente' Canvas Elastic Boots, 8s per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, fißGd perJpair 50 pair Cents' Drilled Trousers, 7 s per pair. I havo a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. W . E V R E. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous [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 patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MHS C. CLAYTON. T M PC) ETAN T NOTICE. H. W. DYSON Begs to inform the LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVING lie has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRUNG- & SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, FA N C Y ANDG OO D S OK EVERY DESCRIPTION. MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shirts, Caps, Hats (In Straw and Felt) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. These Goods have been purchased under great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH, whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock R.W.D. isiprepared to sell theso VERY CHOICE GOODS UNHEARD OP**LOW PRICES To facilitate an early Settlement of the Partnership Accounts. R. W. DYSON, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Somerville's Stables). LADIES— Havo you seen the New Lilian Grenadine—the Newest Dress of the Season—and the cheapest, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132 QUE E N 1 STRE E T. LADIES— Have you seen those Beautiful Black Silks, at 3s 9d ; Also, the most Sx>lendid Assortment of New Colors In Silks ; very Choice and Cheap, AT DYSON'S. LADIES— Havo you seen those Splendid Grenadine Dresses, a 9s Cd. Most astonishingly Cheap and Choice, at R. W. DYSON'S, ISO & 132, QUEEN-STREET. LADIES— Have you seen the New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. These Goods aro all the rage in London and Paris. FimerafUndertakersi #""mTT'u"' l be y FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OP HOBSON STREET. W""^iT~~HA~Y W AST ITS • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queon-street Corner.) Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. | [Established 1842.] "W J A/M I B SO N, • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order, j The Tkidx Supplied with Furnishings. WPiLESLEY STREET EA S l. Four Doors from Corner. mil««j««»»,..ii T^) i n <M"'"""T"t.ir liJllii-nrnILIHIIHI ■■lIIMIIIII



I | Kerosene. C AMEEON'S DIAMOND X ERG SINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from Bmokc, 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 ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. MpIIE CHEAP FAED WAEE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of patties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK | f 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. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED I KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, I In great variety. I CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S '■ CELEBRATED SCISSORS. ! HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. 1 SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. | THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEEOSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stoves. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! FT'NT 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, ! 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bask, Auckland.



iirocenes. THE "WEST END GEOCEEI ESTABLISHMEH^ COKNEE 01' GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSES. BLAIR~& LAMBERT OH'OCBBS & TEA. MEEC HA N TS, Beg to announce to their friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the largest, vakied, and most selectJ Stock of Teaa, Coffees, Sugars, Butter, Bacon, Cheese, &c 3 &c, that can be met with in the Province. SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIR & LAMBERT'S APPLESAUCE 2a Cd TEA cannot be excelled on application. 'or Cd. at the price. The poorest inhabitant or the [Splendid New Currants and richest uuxun cannot do vcrv ..,„,„ fr . ,-j i better than purchase from ; Se^i cwt 'loTr P led. 11S. I ELEME RAISTNS, | '.Sultana Eaisins, very large,i BEST CHEESE, pronounced i Magnificent Fruit, from Cjd. ; and particularly choice, by connoisseurs to be equal and upwards. ; Spices, Essences, &c, &c. 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 . ! . Just unpacked, many boxes j INSPECTION OF OU* ggtol arable Almonds, Ofn a 7d OcZ KnP LoT DI ; STOCK SOLICITED. »"*"*'



Hotels. J^BW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL . WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, cobner of symonds street & karangaflape road Private Entrance—Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and llennessy's Pale Brandy, 43 per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hcnnessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle; small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and ■Is Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin "Whisky, 4a and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s Ud 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 6d 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 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 Store. Assorted cases of the above made up families and picnic parties. SAMUEL E V I N S 0 N PKOPEIETOB I LATE THISTLE HOTEL * QUEEX TEEET. P. DARBY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. • LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle, s. D.' Superior Adelaide Wine 0 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ~4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky .. .. ~ 8 6 Campbelton Whisky 8 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 6 j West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, r«ally good 8 6 Superior Sherry .. 4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 6 0 The above aro all bottled the premises. IN CASE .; Genuine Brands. Per bottle S. D Hennessy's Brandy .. .. 5 0 Marten's Brandy ..6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, largo 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum .. 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No. 2 5 0 Champagne No. 2, pints .. .. ..•'.. 8 0 Champagne, Jacqueson s .. .. .. ... 6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien SO Australian Wines, very best brands .. ~8 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 6 0 r English Ginger Wine.. SO English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon •■ overproof, warranted the same as from bonded 'store \ Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. ■",%. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terme—Strictly Cash 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 BROWNE HOTEL. Board 15sperweek Board and Residence 20s per wee* Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 24s per weeK Good Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGHAM & KING, ', .. PROPRIETORS. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Bbas3 Finishers, &c., '" '7, HAVING relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friers and the public generally that they have commence" operations in Masefield's Buildings, Albert-strwj, and are now prepared to execute any orders wiw»^ dispatch. .. "": On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gmuers. wm, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public m * LOW PRICES. . w . * V 1 Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Wir _| jj Lights, either enamelled or bright. Ty'' Estimates given or all classes of Work. f ,r