1 m% _ 4T ; , . ~ ..,..- ,|,[gngta Printed'and • .published- by the proprietors, GfEQRQ iA McCullagit Reed, of North Shore, and HenbYj;., i Brktt, of Parnell; 'af their General Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-street, in the-City of Auckland J <■ New 7p. aland :— Wednesday, Decsmbkb 17, 187S,

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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 Pub.cribers 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 TAICAPUNA, subdivided into nine large Building Allotments, ha%'ing 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 Puburb about Auckland ; that every day it is fonsd more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above are some of the choicest Villa ?ites 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 arc now pegged and flagged. Plans will be ready on Saturday at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Notices. NOTICE. NOTICE. THE Proprietor of the TJ;B.,N.Z. &A Fruit Depi. t desires to infr-rm his patrons snd the public generally that in consequence of the !'■_* he sustained through the late lire in wuoen-str.-et, and the stopnsge to business, he lias tempo, ariiv TAKH.N MOKE CENTRAL PREMISES' below the Bank of New Zea'ai d. at tfce foot of West Queen-street, opposite Shortland--treet, which te intends to OPEN in a FEW D*YS with a Choice Display of F-uits of every description. Fresh Strawberries and (.ream, twice a day. -Choice Bananas and all Island produce The only House for the American Icod Drinks, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. MESSE NGE R, Proprietor. - ■-••-j, • NOTICE. BAKER AND CONFECTIONER. P CROWE begs to inform his • customers and the public generally that he has taken those premises in Victoria street'late r». Stevenson's, where he will conduct his business, and trusts that by supplying the best art'cles to. merit <a share of public favor. NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH SHORE. THE Undersigned begs to announce to the residents of the North Shore and sur rounding districts that he intends opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, Docember 17th, 1873. His well-known character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a first-class article will be supplied, and begs to solicit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. F. H. HAMMOND, '; '< > Victoria Butchery, North Shore. PAPAKUEA ANNNUAL R A C.E S, To be held at Papakura on .., THURSDAY, JANUARY. 29,,,187,4.. PAPAKURA HANDICAP of 100 sovs.; ,.with a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second ho_**se to receive 30 soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. -Two mile's. -Nominations, enclosing 1 soy., to be made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, Lecember 13. Weights to be declared on January 7, 1874. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys., on January 14, a_B pm. Balance of fcweep, 3 soys., to be paid at I p.m. on day of Race. Remainder of programme to be published .in future advertisements. . . , . WILLIAM C. BREAKELL, . .'"'*'* Hon. Sec. P.R.C.' Papakura, December 3,1873. B O O <T S! B O O T.S!, , SELLING OFF! " y' :; ,y.jj ; ! —~~~"'.;.!!'.'/ * ri >; B r E o 0 7 oStuIe s Begs to,inform his numerous customers and the public generally'that on account of extensive ■'-,. I: alterations which he isabout making : ,.' >' 1 •; he will Sell,/ ■. • ; .; FOR ONE MONTH .ONLY, .7 HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS .m {.-..•;•:■ i , AND SHOES- -«ur*«=? • .: ■ AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. i' ; .Call Early and Secure your ißargains at the • BL U E B 0 O'Ty i ' ' " 256;' QUEEN-STREET) '' (Opposite the Market Hall), i •* -' O. BROOKES, j .. ! PROPRIETOR. n*H EISTMAS C A.fil ' V/- ' for ;' ..' '"' ILL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNiTY. _ T^™S5 d. ersigDed in wishing his former Patrons V MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind 1, erri,? f where they Purchased their Christmas Cakes 1 [ 2* J- v ** s®ven years, and begs to assure them I . hat he will endeavour to give the samo satisfaction lis heretofore.1' :i 1 '-:-> -.;•■: •:. N.B.r-Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. j' . *^". -^0T? THB' ADDRESS -^39 d,d "' %. dI '.'j. I J I C.|WOODWARD & SON 1" »*''-''' II 250, QUEEN-STREET, I fd ' -DIRK^ Y OWOSITETTIIB Nkw ]it/.H^Vf :"' llfc"- "y-y - .



Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITiL .. £750,000. 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. 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 Kingsom 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 ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street. Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE Fhare list for the Province of" Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. r T"*< H E Undersigned having heen Ee-appointod Agents, arc now prepared to nccopt on behalf of this Ccmpany, ut Lowest Bates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout tho Province. Also, on- Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marino Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. Tie Offices of the Company arc now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON _ MACFARLANE, Agents. A TLSTIiALIAN MUTUAL PRO LX. VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office : Wellington. Pkesunt Annual Rf.vf.nuk, .C 250,000. Acointur-ATKo as-b Investki. Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus ia declrned every fifth year. Auckland Agent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T P. ICENDERDINE. Drapery. ;g a & J. R. VAILE. 2,500 yds- FR TNTS. good patterns, fast colours, Only CJd per yard Cj & J. R. VAILE. _,500? yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4_d per yard. fi & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. { fi &J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTniERS, i - 7 -.NATION A L MART, | - '• 7 Comer of Queen and Wyndham-street 1.Q.&-J. E, VAILE :N-?. Respectfully inform the public that they j - have now opened their First Shipmentof Summer Goods, which will be found I • "■ worthy of inspection • "is : 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 gome 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 £001)8, 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. ' i 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 arid BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c , will be to hand during the current month. - ■ i . 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 ifrom 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. £ & J. R. VAILE. i , 750 LADIES; STRAW HATS, v., -.-■,:.- New and Fashionable Shapes, . , From 8d each jg & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW.HATS, .'v ', l^iLpd oa-eh. g & J. R. VAILE. A.Large and Choico STOCK of "', ' , MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. g & J. E. VAILE, iT" FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, ~ ,;, i .N'a,tio;na__ , Mart], " i .. : .... i .... ,-,..-,. Corner of Queen and Wyndh-un-stroets!



Drapery. | i REVISION OE THE TARIEE. TO MEET THE TIMES. COOMBES' NEW TARIFE IS WORTHY |OF PARTICULAR ATTENTION. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. lo consequence of tho 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 advance in cost of these materials consequent on the heavy increase of duty. COOMBES' NEW TARIFF! PRICKS FOR'MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TC MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— t s. d. A GOOD TWEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Bannockbum Sac Suit for 3 7 0 West of England or Mosgiel Tweed Sac Suit for 310 0 Geelong Twcod Sac Suit for .. .. .. -1 0 , (Galateaand Paget Suits from 3stoss per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SACSUIT or .. s£<L- 0 0 Black Cloth Paget Suit for 4 10 0 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 0 Black Cloth,, ~ from 0 15 0 Tweed Paget Coat from .. .. .. 037 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. oO 0 Superior Black Cloth MorninglCoat for .. 060 0 TWEED TROUSERS from SO 0 Tweed Trousers and Vests from .. „ 081 6 Nelson Tweed Trousers .. 0 22 .0 Bannockbum Trousers 0 22 0 West of England Trousers 0 2ft 0 Oeelong Tweed Trousers .. .. ~ 027 6 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 Bannockbum Trousers and Vests .. ... 0 35 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 038 G GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST <LO 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from ~ .. 0 27 0 Good Black Doe Trousers and Vests from .. 040 o Superior West of England Doe Trousers and' i, •Vests, r ... ■'"..-■ ..:•' ..- .. 044 A LARGE SELECTION OF SPRING PATTERNS. ALL TWEEDS [THOROUGHLY SHRUNK.- i . . ''.'' A ;-"' f; '■ ; *'.'". 1 Un er the^New Arrangement Punctu ality is Ensured. -•!<• SjAMITEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, ; _.., -I j ANn ~'■',., ..'.-•' ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN.. j | "' ;: '!'. ."".". '. . y '■ aU I •■■ . ■ - '■ - ■■■>"■'■ yy. 'V :..':. 'A I "" '"' ' '"."',. ..'■'.■'. '.I ', , I j "'•" ' """" ;"' -[ A.A ■ "" "■"""' I ■ ■ Y{ y Ul'iA =.'•:. ■■.>'■■'



Notices. j MILLINERY & DEAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous [friends and "the public generally that our I premises in front of the Market-house being now j complete, wo havo Commenced Business as above, ar.d ■ solicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. _MBS C. CLAYTON. E. CEOC KE R, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR nOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKER, IN returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in tho past, begs to ' say that be is still prepared to supply a really ' superior article in any style of finish at a very | reasonable price. I November 7, 1373. | <S&*. t-^\. <Mm&My Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, • Wellington, November 95,1873. A LTERNATIVE TEN DEES are TAX. invited for the Erection of Now Department-il Oillccs for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Spcciflctions, and Drawings may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at tho Public Works Ofli.Cß, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, snd 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 bo 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 cf tho same date, provided that written Ten ders in due form are lodged at the office of a District Engineer by the srwe hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! fi WE&TPFAHL begs to inform \A• his Customers nnd tho Public of Auckland, that lit- is now SELLING OFF his large stock of I'.iotH and Fhofsat and under co.t price for Cash only. Also, a larpe ngfortntrnt of Ladies'and Gentleman's German Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to moke room for fresh shipments.—l 27, Queen-street. rp H E A UCKL AN 1) YEN El IA N X BLIND MANUFACTORY. myd-'yd^A_Yyzdd-.'i: A ihXl'--''*£r"£B\\ffi(' Mi'^ iyjy-i,''y': 'Ay a \idi''iyAAdT^iH\*f\\' M. II OUT ON BUSBY, BLI N D "M A X E R & W I R E WO B iK.F/B WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET. AUCKLAND N.Z. ___mapatmgaamps_ wwbbbpi p&?x&>Fp?zzffl<m>E%^ ST^yil ? , V I h *_\ §i H3 iWs a*t/ «_hA MJ M YA* . % *>l esy' m_% »I fC?"5*" F'■' ''* v*"' '* -* *>{ r&sM SH O R TLAND S r.i: REE T, Almost Opposite C eneralPost-oefick. Sewing Machines. €?\ <> < y ~Y Wi:} A----':- "■"". '*"' •'" jff^yd- a y-y TAYLOB'S PATENT LOCK STITCH sewing machines Aro, with confidence, recommended to the public not only as containing Important lMPßOVK3t____of!_; but also as being constructed throughout iv the most substantial manner possible. They tnaVe the Lock-stitch by meant of a shuttle working in an EfiiPTiC DnaciioN 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 Shutt'o movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competitions, and have been awarded FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. AaENT:— T. PEAC OC X, OPTICIAN, QUKBK STT-KKT, NF.AH TnE BASIC OP NEW ZKATMNT) ' THIS ;'SI]^G^R;V,TRIUMPHA#L\.^) TH E following abstract is taken from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal ofCommcrr.n, showing tho 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., Agents for the " Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 reuses, value £24,!). r)5 ; Long and Co., Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1035 cases, value .-£BO4O ; showing difference in favor of the "dinger" Machine of 3084 cases, value £10,309, This extraordinary success of the ".Sinoel-" has been mainly achieved by the Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be tho most simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and • beauty of stitch, and'the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories, for every variety of Domestic Sowing and Embroideiv. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS of tho '-* SINGER" MACHINES M. A. ALU RICH, Agent, rfi.il Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS. Manager. S.E ¥1 NO- MAC 11 N.B S MADE BY TnE ; BRITANNIA COMPANY, ; ',',','. COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, ... ..., combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) With somo recent special imimiovj.- MI--.T.S, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine,- however far removed from excellence, professes to be better than any other Tho task of selecting a Sewing-Machine is therefore rather a difficult one,, especially if tho purchaser has no knowledge Of machines, and has no other guide than "the representation of various dealers Many pooplo convinced of the advantage to be . derived from using a Machine for needlework do-not yet possess ono because among so many they are unablo to satisfy themselves as to which make is the ; bost. As a practical man and an Engineer allow ma I to point out somo of tho advantages of those I Machines. They will do all that any other Machine ; will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting i Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding, Stitching, &c, &c, with a perfect stitch alike on'both sides. | Thoy are fitted with an improved break, which ' prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so ontangling and breaking tho thread. They make less noiso than most Machines,.and is tho nearest possible approach to noisoloss. They aro very simple," and Will run for years without costing a shilling for repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. . Machines lot out on hire, tho payment for : which goes towards tho purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Repairs properly dono. Needles for various Maphinos, Oil, Cotton, and Extras, [/j ~ > \ ! c W-.'- hes l op;■■■-'■:'"' engineer; ' I The ■Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane.



Groceries, pHBISTMAS EEUITS& SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST ASUNDER:— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb.. .. .. ..0 r>i Finest Eleme Raisins, per lb J .. .. ..0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, per lb ' 0 10 Muscatels, fine quality, per lb .. .. ..10 Table Rice, per lb 0 '■', Sugars, from .. 0 -I. Salad Oil, per bottle 0 8 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, per lb .. .. ..2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb .. .. .. 2 0 No 3 Kich Pekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No 4 finest quality, per lb .. .. .. ..3 0 Our TEAK are selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. Tlie quality gives entire satisfaction. HAMS. i'.M'Ov. CHEESE, FLOT-R, and GENERAL GROCERIES of eveiy description sold by us are of the best quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE. Our MOTTO being small profits and quick returns, none can undersell us. ER E N C H & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, TnE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKET. STORE, 2.12, Quekx-.strekt, Auckland, A XT BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. Drapery. QUEEN-STEEET HOUSE E. B. SHALEERS Begs to announce to the Public in town and country that lv- has added MILLINERY to his business of DRAPERY & CLOTHING, so that every article of Apparel for Lady or Gentlemen may new be obtained ftt his Establhhment. 'lhe principles of business observed are okk j-hick, and every iirticle sold at the lowe.t living profit. 1..8.5. wishes specially to notify that the MILLINERY DH'AI.TMLNT is placed under the superintendence of Miss Mould, and the work-room under Miss West—two ladies who weie recently open for enpagtreent, and long and favourably known in the Millinery trade. THE DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT Is still conducted by Miss Powell, whose taste and workmanship has given such general satisfaction. TAILORING DEPARTMENTS Mr Campbell, Tailor, Queen-street, continues to make for this Depaitmeet, Men's and Boy's Clothing, whose proficiency is so well known as to need i.o comment. A LARGE STOCK of DEAPERY, CLOTHING, and M 1 LU NI.HY as c on I ar.d, and prompt attention given to all command". Coiin'r) orders carefully attended to. itl-fT AprßEsa :— I!. B. SHALDEBS & CO., 202 Ano 202, QUEENS TREE T. inrr I L L I A M EYE E ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (Victoria-street), AND AT THE MARKET, Will Sell the following '.OODS cheap, having been bought nt auction a bargain ;— 20 bales Hojle's Fast-colored Prints, 7Ad per yard 1000 Horrock'a :i'_-inch li., 7ld per yard 60 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard :10 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is 6d to 2s each 20 „ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Od pci pair 10 ~ I 'cubic Busk Corsets, -Is each 6 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Large lot Hois' Straw Hat', cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, :'.s per pair Gents' White Leather slippers, 2s Od per pair Gents' Cftfpet Slippers, Is Od per pair SO-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gents' Canvas Elastic Boots, 8s per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, ssCd per'pair 50 pair Gents' Drilkd Trousers, 7s per pair. f hive a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for .sale. W . E V R E. T COSGRAVE & CO., 0 m having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP TnKru SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRIN * GOODS, Ex Fontonaye, 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 Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every Now Material in 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. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordauders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, check, d aud figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all the new shades . PRINTS Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. ._ . Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, &c. "* .: MANC HESTER. Sheetings, ToweUings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas Cloth, Linen and' Cotton Ticks, Damasks Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin. &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. I 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. . | . ' 1 V UNDERCLOTHING. ,-.'.,' £ Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers", Stays Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth G_anadinc Jackets Velvet Jackets aud Mantles, new shapes. I SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING j . - . In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Die, Silk .i mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vest., Suits &c. t.i' - ■ II . ' ! Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits ; Boys' Kossuth Suits,, Boys' Stanley Suits j Boys' Eton Suits; Boys' Lome Suits, . ;._■..->: : Boys' Galatea Suits. i Boys' Hats and Caps., in all the new styles j Boys' Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c' Men's new Crimean Shirts, fu'Jl sizes ; Dress Whit -Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts,1' Flannel Shirts. Drawers Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men s Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs. • - &c., &c. . Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. "j __ WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads i Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, ' : Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. --- j:„/ .4 .cdsGRAVE % co:\ . '.„ to Preserve their character as'■ ' »..u THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST' POSSIBLE PRICES. L :-,._ 7 ~. i ■••.,,;■ : ..'.'-.■ '. t.



Kerosene. CAMER O N S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. <><O>OO ' 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 isiuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick i than any other Oil. /\; y\ y^s. /S. For Sale by all dealers In New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN ROBERT ON & CO., DURHAM STREET. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters; and Brass FINiSHEUS, &c, ~. HAVING- relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Ma&efleld's Buildings, Albert-street, and are low prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. .' ' Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Liriits, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of AVork. TM..LE N N O X O m ESTATE AGENT, .VALUATOR, ETC.. fEsTAW-ISIIE'D *ISG4. f MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS UN MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FBEEHOLD PBOPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. . HOUSE of -1 rooms in Alma Placo, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, <tc. Price. LIOO. Ni_LSON-STREKT-A really desirable. Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house"contains 7. rooms, nnd is let for 17s fid periweok. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L-100. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 0^ acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, .hnd is all in grass. Price Ll/S-K1. 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, X CO. 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 Hobson street, by a depth of 200 foot. There are two Cottages erected thereon. j Price, L6OO,- I 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 80' 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, L4OOI I A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfottable 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. 1 ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street. * Price, LISO. ONEHU NG A—All that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr. Longley. Price, L 450. FRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 7s" x 10o» Price, LIOO. i FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. ■ . There is'kn excellent Eight-roomed House upon'the ' Farm, and 30 acres are 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, LSO. 1 ABERCROMBIE - STREET — An excellent six . roomed House; next to the Wvnyard Hotel. Price L 250. .. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There ! are 5 acres of rich land; also a good dwelling-housel I The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 350. I TO SPECULATORS-500 acres of Land for LSO cash. Title, Crown Grant. _t> :■ : %* For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald " " • • MONET LENT OUT "for Capii talists on First-class Security at Current rates Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000^0 lend at-7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards; Sums of L 26 and upwards also advanced upon, really good security. -.../. _;. :'; ';. SHARES, . *■■■ - Gold' Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares .., , Bought and Sold., ~ ~ -~.; ~* WANTED- A really good Earm ■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 LISO. : WANTED TO PURCHASE-A small Four-roomed House in the suburbs. Price, about LIOO J. M. LENNOX, MONEY !_ MONEY ! MONEY! - I", "ENT -in S,u m ,s froipyls. ;-toi £100^ ■ SI- ?P kimls of Jewellery, --Diamonds, Plated-: ware Clothing, and all other Merchandise.- : TLe strictest secresy can be relied on. ' v" Fireproof Safes on the premises or' tlie -Security of"3 • ■ •■ ;-■•!: Valuables. ;: sio*Wr<i ':i -« :L. ,H. N E D.M;E GSS N, ," PAWNBROKER, , . , . ■ , 1 Go, QUEEN STREET, i , - ; - OP POSIT E ' S-A-V IS G S BAN R, Auckland.



Groceries. "7 I THE WEST END OE 0 CEEY ESTA BLI SHMEnT • ' CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR~& LAMBERT ' GROC EB S & TEA lIE CHANTS, Beg to announce to tlieir friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of tlie largest, MOST vabied, and MOST select] Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Butter, Bacon,. Cheese, &c., &c, that can be met with in the Province. I SAMPLES and PRICES I A Pint of Delicious . , BLAIR 4 LAMBERT'S I A P P L;E S A U C E 2s Cd TEA cannot be excelled on applicatiou. for Cd. : at the prico. ! .The poorest i habitant crthej kolendid New Currants and! ; richest citizen cannot do . ► \ *.< k f 5Jd •" 'better than purchase from ; , BeTon £ cwt .'lowerpriced. ' Id 1 | I : * ELEME RAISINS, j Sultana Raisins: very large,; |BEST CHEESE, pronounced! Magnificent Fruit, from Cl-di and .particularly choice, ; i by connoisseurs to be equal I and upwards. : Spices, Essences, &c, &c. j - to the best English. ' j ' Our COCOA is unrivalled, j . ; . ITEAS of every description ; iAll the best home markets! I all excellent at tlieir kept. ..- . j , respective prices. Just unpacked, many boxes INSPECTION OF OUR i .Baking and Table Almonds.; of new Orange. Lemon, ri^T^i^^TW* j and Citron Peel. i STOCK SOLICITED. ! inthVcU ly! l___ i I L - *' "' '" I \. '■' y; " ■'" 1-



Miscellaneous. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills., Es'XABLISHKI) 1804.] ~ D ."STEPHEN BON &: CO. « Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, Gib, 71b* 12b, 141b Bib, andftOlb tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed is J-lb tins and upwards " ■ '■ - v Peppers, Cayenne. loz cruets and bulk . Mustard, Colman'.- Wb, IBj, and 7ibtins *, Curry Powder, S3 ofloh's. "'Cross _ Blackwell'i -and Beng3'., in i-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 insorbulk Cloves do do do- - j Ginger.. do dc ■ do"" *■• '■> is Carraway do do do" Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do' Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe' Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted size? Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essence^ _ Ground Rice, in tinfgil packets ,',',,' Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS BTOKI.T. AroKi_A>rn .'-.'' WE ARE '2COW-O.FEK.IHG_-; Ex Font en a ve'* A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPEEHANGI NG S of our own selection, end wbifli, notwithstandirg'tho large increase of duty, we- have deteimined to offer at the OLT) HATES. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in weed and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental "Window Glass, Fcrim,■Brushes, s Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' ». - Colors, and all Painting Requisites, ■ Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, " Glass Shades, &c. y PICTURE FRAMING TO 0E D ERj H 0 L L A- N- D ■-&'■- B UTLEK, j ;53. & 30, VICTORIA STREET;. Q Jj .w. i U "J » ■■- '''• ■■■ V, ' i A-. I HEMATITE PAINT PKEPABF.D FROM ITEMATITE IRON O R E,-I ■"o obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New-Zealand. AY'AY This Paint, after severe tests, has'been found to surpass all others, and is epecially • applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings, •Bridges, Hiudling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in tine powder ; will keep.any length of time.; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with ''Oil Mixture,".Recording to '■'Directions for Use", and thus avoid-i the objections to all paints sold "■ mixed ready'fdr use " "". "A ' ' ■"'*!"•"■ The HEMATITE-PAINT will be foiled to \\ he , cheaper tliaii .other paints; as it can be prepared and sold in . Auckland for less than, is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, faking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface.'' ' .; Y l <"• ■>,:..- !,,':i;.: , SOLD BY . i: KiVi-t'l ■Ii ! HOL AND & BUTLER, ";;i* OIL & OLOR "MERCHANTS; ■23 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, „oi '■':' A.TJC X LAN Ds.''' ■' ~'.Y, ..« f\ 1%, C O I_. 08, G L A-'SSS }J_ 'AJ.D PAPERHANGINGrS.,:,), ~,'f HOUSE, SIGN, "AND GENERAL, DECORITmC !^_ .57,- -"QUEEN STREET, „ Nexti-.to Bank or New* Zealand., A-J.. ■>. HENDERSON, -i-J«'£'« Importer, of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps,- Zinc, White, House Painters',, Coach and Cabinet?, makers* Varnishes,* Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses, Rriishes &«.. &c' - MI DKO-ICTAEie DISIIIvSAK^ : ,';" ,;'.'"..'..■".;.',V.H.'..'BEITTAIN > ">'VViiO'Jlti CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL di ' '■ ... ~ ! , j :,- HERBALIST, ■ ,;,...■ .;-.■ y-InK '. '' 65;-. Victoria Street, CoRNEB.oyt ~.) y ] oxioiii - Chapel Street. '"_.."',» ■ Sole Agent for Dr. Collin's Composition, Stomach '• Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian' Pills, etc. , etc. y,: Al Fresh supply of' British and* American HERBS; | Proprietor off the fai-famed WORM POWDERS, ** which | are .acknowledged to be the. most marvellOiiß| and effectual remedy ever-known..,.- *■-■-,■ ifl 'AL ! *y" A "few', copies"of* Dr. CorSn'sGuide to -Healthy and Treatise'on Midwifery on Sal%' 'A '','.-'.''. y. THE:. undersigned ai*e 'Cash Ptr%) . of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOfc,'* TALLQW-.&c.i &c.' at .highest market rates, many; quantity... ■ ■ ;. ,;[ ■ .-.,'' ~.•'-■: ~ ,-•:;")"'■"• Consignors direct .will have prompt andimnjedia^ff) Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rate 5. ,...... _ L \ rj IRELAND BRO S. I. " TANNteBS« AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, ■_,■■ .■ i\ J---.--A1" -i i ,:-»-.s-■■'_-■ ■ ■ ■y-]sa rpHE ,EEOELE'SiI)ISPteSA^¥ti ! Junction of Queen'and ,GREY-smEETs; ( !..t | , (In front*6f the New Market.).. ; ~],* I :'*..:M:R.;.'A.!. M;i,w:i'LLl,A^C--'-Rw Begs: to inform-his:numerous friends'and the public,. that.Although-he hasheen burnt: out-" twice"* t he is * not yet consumed, and that he has ,j-'i <•- c ■ • . j.,1 THIS DAY; RE-OPENKD. .:. :; -_M V , his Dispensary in those Brick Premises' in front ofy_ ( I the New Market,-which is-now replete with &y • ,'" , ;££ ..SELECTION OF PURE -DRUv.S CHEMICALS,'7g 7 .PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS,ri:;^;^ PATENT :AND ..FaMILY MEDICINES, &c,, ffC-rfy- / and trust 3to meet'-with a cohtinuance of that con fidence bestowed oh him for the past nine'years, r . .^ - t ; /CS'Observethe.,Addres_f:— [:■■ ■■ -.•: !•■ ••'■*• ' f *I;_''' OF QUEEN AND GREY-&,TREETg;e