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Sewing Machines. ' "¥ TM TATLOE'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES Are, with confidence, recommended to the public not only as containing. Important Improvements, but also as being constructed throughout in the most substantial manner possible. They make the Lock-stitch by means of a shuttle working in an Elliptic Direction in such a position that it is readily accessible, ar d where its action can be easily seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to be the most beautiful and noiseless Shuttle movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competitions, and have been awarded FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. Agekt :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, QUET6N.STREET, NEAR TRW BANK OP NEW ZEALAND SEWING- MACHINES MADE BY THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some regent special improve ments, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however farlremoved from excellence, professes to be better than any other. The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore rather x a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, and has no other guide than the representation of various dealers. Many people convinced of the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because among so many they are •unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow mo to point out some of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &c, &c, with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. They are fitted with an improved break., which prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approach to noiseless. They are^very simple, and ■will run for years without costing a shilling for repairs. ■ Every Machine is Warranted. Machines let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Repairs properly done. Needles for Various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HE SLOP, ENGINEER, i. The Fitting- Shop, Vttlcak Lane. THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. HP H E following abstract is taken -a- from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne 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 noto are not taken into con sideration :—Stanford and Co., Agents for the ""Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 cases, value £24,955 ; Lono and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1C35 cases, value £SottG ; showing difference in favor of the "ginger" Machine of 3084 . cases, value £10,309. This extraordinary success of the "Singer" has boon mainly achieved by the Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be the most simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and oeauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for cverv variety of Domestic Sewing and Embroideiy. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS of the "SINGER" MACHINES. M. A. ALDKICH, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Boots and Shoes. For the corns that lack assistance, 'Gainst bad roads to make resistance, And for those who walk a distance, Come and see what we can do. QTAE COLONIAL BOOTJDEPOT. r^J -&' — ■ S. H E M U S Having taken the premises next to Blair and Lambert, and nesr the entrance of the Market Hall, begs to intimate to hisSfrientis and the public that he will open TO-MOKROW (Sauturdfty), 20th instant, with an entire New St?ck of Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, consisting of— Men's Strong Watertights, ' • Blachors, Lace Boots, Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Sh oca, &c Women's Leather Elastic Sides, Lace Boots, and . Balmorals, Also, Children's Laco and Elastic School Boots. A Choice Selection of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &c. #2T Note the Address :— S. H E M U S, ■"STAR COLONIAL-BOOT DEPOT. B. OBOOKER, VICTORIA STREET LINEAR HOBSON STREET), BOOTMAK-EB, IN returning thanks for the very liberal 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 & very TOisonable price. November 7, 1873. I B O O. T■ S ! B O O. T S ! \ SELLING OpF! . r C\ B E O O X E S Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of .exfcensivo £''alterations which he is about making . he .will Sell, FOU ONE MONT n. ONLY, . : ' • HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS 1 AND SHOES .. , AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY^COMPETITION. .Call Early and Secure your Bargains at tto. • BLUEB O O T, in2se, QUEEN-STREET) . (Ox'posite mi* Market Hall), - . . «. C. BROOKES,. PROPRIBTOPv ,' Cabinetmaking. rjV^T^iT.- 0:0/0 X E | OA BIN ETM AX.ESS, & .UPHOLSTERERS, r-lS .QUEENS T' It E 33 T, h : Hatm oir Bale at Very ' Low. Pr'ic■ s .-:>"■. , 'f'on ?,' ■i!.;i.cads , Waiatit ;Cheffbhniors ; - |3i:; ;^?ril#X.h3fos _ .::. : .\tfthegsiiyTooTabJes :'.\v i'-'iii'io ,l,[enw .: Ge'dar ft; Mahogany Su:iea s>i'-;' s'-Wi&ici sfibols ■ . ' F£eather Berts •'Ms*. •'■Wfrl^ut ■Card 'JablM ■ Seatlier Bolsters & Pillows / \\%-,lr;ui, Oanterburyß ''■■'.- 'L\)ile"tWaie ~-.■•■ %;{^H^Ps' !i! lr ftntl rT>iniag'-r'6om Suites (fl Ch-Aivs. 2 Ta'-y ! \-f- \< W i^-iuH'OBfU m Lefctnu Cloth; i .r [ M.- - °I>lftiw' 40s> 6!n i and GOs pei Ulf-



Drapery. :-' 1 * "i S fi ° § 1 g ■ s' a < g ■I a I« % w +I 9 is % ■■"" el* I *« m H g rjj £ j_j , .. 8 % £ o & % p 2 H H 2 g * EH W W m% g -a FS % « ■ p% H ! i "W ILLIAJM EYKE ENNISKILLEN HOUSE ( Victoh i a.-sth'bet), AND AT THE MA RK E T , Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain :— / 26 pieces Uoyle's Fast-colored Prints,l7.J.d per y.ird 1000 Horrock's 35-inch 8., 7id per yard' 60 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 30 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 „ Josophino Coloured Kid Gloves, '6a Gd pel pair 10 ~ Double Bui-k Corseti," 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, f>,s each Large lot Boys' Straw Hat?, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 'in per pair Gents' While Leather Slippers, 2s Cd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Cd per pair - 80-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gents' Canvas Elastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, CsOd porjpair 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. * | I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prizo in th city—for sale. W . EYRE. Insurance- THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND , MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. OAPITAi ~ £750,000. npHE South British is a thoroughly -S_ 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. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL m SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. _____ a CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION BTEPvLIN •' AGENTS I PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-A gent. BTANDABD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office .. Dunedix. This- Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Mre and Marine risk at lowest current rates. G. W. 'ftINNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. TIHE Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o P/emium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all part? of the world. Losses in Marine Department can bo made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as tho assured ma?/ desire. All Claims settled with promptitude auiiiborality. j ii : ,r Offices of tho Company are nov/ at 8, Queen '; trcoi" ' ' HENDERSON is MACFARLANE, Agents. / A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PEO j '■O- .VIDENT SOCIETY. ! FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,!ETC. hi NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : ' Bead Office: Wellington. Pkksbnt Axhual Revenue, £280,000. acotjmulated and invested ftjndß, £1,330,000 Perßons Assuring with this Office share iho whole I profits, .and a Bonus is doclaied every fifth year. , ' i I . Auckland Agent— I HENRY GILFILLAN. | : ; Medical Referee— : v Vr- i '....■ X. 3. KENDBjam^E,



Hotels. i JJ- E W OA LEDOIIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL , WINS AND SPIRIT STORE, '! CORKER 03? ' i SYMONDS STREET & X APvANG AH APE ROAD Piiivate Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— j Martcll's and Henncssy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s MarteU's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Grcenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s j Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle; small bottle, 2s . : Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, 1 s Cd Old Jamaica Bum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s- Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2a 6d per bottle ■ Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s Cd English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. ; In Casr—Genuine Brands. I Hennessy's, Martoli'o, and nines' Brandy, 5s Cd po j bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottle j Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle ~ , Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Cs (id per bottlo Champagne, 3s and 3s Cd per bottlo Claret, 2s to 4s per bottle Townsond's Sarsaparllla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Cd to 4s per bottle Ale and. Portur, London and Dublin bottled, la 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 EVINSON' pii or it ibx ok T ATE THISTLE HOTTL, JLJ QUE EN" STRE ET. P. DAR B V Has pleasure in announcing to his, friends and th public that he has RESU jr X D B USINES S 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 Bottlo. !). D. Superior Adc'.aidu Whio 0 Ma-tells and Uennosisy's Palo Brandy .. .. 4 0 Martoll's and Uonnossy's Dark Brandy ~ ~ 4 0 Oroenlees and CoMUe a Whi.sky SO Cajnpbelton Whisky.. .. .. .. ..8 6 Dun villa's Whisky 3 0 West India Euro 3 o Sherry Wine, really good .. .. ~ ..3 0 Superior Sherry .. .. .. .. ..4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port SVino (Sandlman's Four Dia mond) .. 6 ■ The above am all bottled the promises. IN CASE * Genuine Brands. Per bottle H. D Honnessy's Brandy .. .. . 6 0 Martell's Brandy 6 0 Geneva, J OK/, la<'go .. .. ~ ..4 0 Geneva, JDKZ,'small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Itum 6 0 Duuville'sWhiskey .. .. ~ .. ..4 0 Champagne No 2 .. .. .. .. ..6 0 Champagne No, 2, pints 3 0 Champagne, Jacquosons ~5 0 Champagne, Jacqueaon's, j)ints .. .. ..3 0 Claret, St. Julien .. • 3 0 Australian Wines, vury best branda .. ..2 0 Townscnd's SarKupiiiilla .. .. .. ..5 0 English Ginger Wino., .. .. .. ..3 0 J'irigliish Cinnamon Cordials .. ~ ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 S Hum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ovcrproof, warranted the same as from bonded slore. Assorted cases of the above uiado up for fainilitti and picnic parties. ■Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Torino— Siricl.lv Cash 0C CI DENT AL. OCCIDENTAL OC 01 D Esf TA L. LIT X a E E S T OREBS (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOR). ( NO MORE IS EEB OF DOCTORS. Tlic following Mediclncfl will bfl dispensed for tho benefit of tlic public: time ron DOHpy: Ear-openers, 6 a m ltcviver, oam P—Head Reducer (certainty), o.3o'am Renovator, 7 am Appetizer, 8 am Digester, oam P—Stufrcrs and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers, 12 Spoon eys, 12.20 pm P—Special Tea, lpm Lightning Dews, 2pm Retirory, 3 \> m Roarer's Doublo, 4pm Sittcr-up, spm Invigorator, G p m P—Throat Clearers, 7 pm Hunky Ticklers Spin Sociables, 9pm National Consolors (a la Dunedin), 10 p m Night Caps, 11pm Dick and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m P—Boston Floats, free. N.B.- -Tho items marked P are entirely for tho uso of the Permissive Public, none others need apply at the hours set opposite.. Billiard Tournament to Close on ICth January. Two Prizes. [EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. ES. ROAC II B, Proprietor '•late of the Blue Post Dinjno Rooms), begs to inform his numtrous friends and customers that he has succeeded in securing the above premises, and having at very great expense thoroughly Fitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. 1?. S. ROACHE, Proprietor. Notices. NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH SHORE. THE Undersigned begs to announce to the residents of tho 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, December 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. •- I<\ 11. HAMMOND, Victoria Butchery, North Shore. ME FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all reqxiests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the samp done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T "WISEMAN has added to Ms v o Stock, ex lato arrivals, a Large and Varied Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hamcs, Chain's, &c., &c., and has extensivo shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, cr mado to order at tho shortest notice. ; s Orders by.Post Promptly Attended to,'"' "' Queen street, Auckland. i



j , Notices. | NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, , |"N 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, Cth November, 1873 • \<g E A BATHING SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Solid Rock secures a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole ength and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe ; to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. I From 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays)-for : Ladies only. j , Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is ;do for Ghild -1 ren, 10s Cd. . 1 .For '.tickets apply to HKNRY KEESING, .Tttn., St. Mungo Passage, Shortland street. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHEES AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' &c.,«1&c., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET Opposite Post-office), Auckland. Hp HE xmdersigned are Cash Ptra- J- ohabkks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, <tc, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER y, ANUFACIUBERS SALiDLEEX AND HAKNESS. HpHE Undersigned has received ex -n-- Ferndalo, City of Auckland, and late arrivals. Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— linst English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' iihu) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladles' ntid Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and £m.lMAJk'h IIoVAL Emijuoca cation for Horses and Cuttle. Saddles, In .ties (Ladles'-and Gents') ITunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-llorise, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Cents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mano, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spolte, Water, Body, Compo, Shoo/and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, I'ole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMKS, All of which will be Hold at tho Lowest Oahti I'hicks. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Coloutal-made UameiH) always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sal<» WORE TO ARRIVE PER PERNDALE AND GLKNIIUNTLY. W. S. J O IST ES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKES, & IWPOIiTEB 15 4, QUEEN STRE ET. SADDL E R Y. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest Jlouso ill Auckland for purchasers of every description ol Saddlery, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied, L. FORSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), QI7E E X -3TJ; XV. T A' VCKL AN D, AVD AT MKT.IiOUKXK. A LLEN'S LUNG- BALSAM XJL tuk HTMrnY rot: punitcri CONSUMPTION, COUOIIS. BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA/AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of tho active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so-ns to retain all their medical (lualltles. MINISTERS AND PUIJLTC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afllicted with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes givo relief ; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insuro a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with the result, and^onfess that THE SURE REMEDY IS FOUND AT LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is is btit seven wears sines ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was lirst offered for sale. Its Rood qualities were soon made known at home ; and very soon its name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly every Drug Store iv tho United States, —North, East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands liighcr with the people. It it woll-known on tho Pacific Const, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received for it: and throughout Canada it is well and favorably known, and sold everywhere. Head what Capt. Foster writes. Pout Bubwell, March 23. Messhs Perry Davis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you of the benefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. Having being troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly, Cai-t. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1860. Messrs J. N. ll.uuus & Co. : Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'S LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles s«.:nc me in March Jast, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it gives ; tli em satisfaction : and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—l am, yours, &c, THOMAS J. FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.--I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction. Sold by all Dealers in Family Med'.cines. WHOLESALE AGENTS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Auckland, N.Z. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHENS ON &IC O . • Have on Hand and for Salo :— Coffees-Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid , "■■• .... Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b 81b, and 601b tins Peppers, black and white, wholo or ground Poppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz oructs and bulk } ■ Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and Wbtins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell sfc|and ' 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 Cinnamoji do do do Pirneiito' do do do. Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxo. Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences^ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Clijcory, Barry's Laino'B, and Colonial, D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MEROH NTS | TV YNPIUM BTJIKST, 'A-VOKIIA-ND



Groceries. OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. pH£ISTMAsl vRTJITS& SPICES. FRENCH & GO. PEOP L E'S TEA. WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb 0 C.J Finest Eleme llaisins, per lbj 0 7 Eaisins, Sultanas, per lb ' 0 10 Muscatels, fine quality, per lb 10 Table Rice, per lb 0 3 I Sugars, from .. 0 4£ , Salad Oil, per bottle 0 8 TEAS FOE THE* MILLION ! 8. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, perlb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb 2 0 No 3 Kich Pokoe Flavoured, per lb .. .. 3 0' No 4 finest quality, per lb 3 G Our TEAR arc selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality Rives entire satisfaction. HAMS, BACONT. CHEESE, FLOTTR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every description sold by us are of the best quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE. F EE N C H & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS,' TEE PEOPIB'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKFT STORE, ' 202, QUEEX-STREET, AUCKLAKT), AXD BRANCH STORE TN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NE W SEASON TEAS! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s Gd Tea will be found of a first-class Quality. Our 3s Ten unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'» No 1 Sugar fiUl per lb A very Superior Light lirown Ditto .. 5d ~ Hobart Town Jams Sd per tin A CHOICE ASSORTMENT or CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices:— s. d. New Patras Currants .. .. .. 0 5.V per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7 ~ New I'igs, ex Chile .. ~ ..10 per box .Sultanas, Muscatels, Jordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, &C, all of which will he sold at The Lowest Prices for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConneli's B-icon, Hams, Cheese, &c, <Sc, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders. Coods delivered. .TIT Please Note the Address:- COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, & PROVISION DEALERS, W X h h I X f! T O N - 8 T R E E T (Near Hepburn-street), A V C X L AND. Holiday Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, NOETH SHOEE. TH E Proprietors of the above Gardens beg most respectfully to inform the residents of North Shore mid the public of Auckland generally that the Gardens are now open for the st-ason, and for Picnic Parties they are specially adapted, plenty of shade, pleasant walks, cool arbours, also seats and tables at which from sixty to eighty could be accommodated at one time. Swings and Other amusemonts for the accommodation of visitors. HEADS OF SCHOOLS LIBERALLY TREATED WITH. TEA and CORDIALS to be had on the place. W. WELLS & SONS, Proprietors. NORTH SHORE NEW YEAR'S SPORTS. PRIZES. PRIZES. PRIZES. THE. MAZE. THE MAZE. AT THE ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OF THE SEASON. Tho Band of the Hobson Riilo Company, under per mission from Capt. Burns, will bo on the ground, conducted by Bandmaster McComish. PROGRAMME : 100 yard Maiden Race, L 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), LI 103 200 yards Handicap Race, L 3 10s 100 yard Three-legged Race, LI 10s 100 yards Boys' Race (under 12 years), LI Greasy Pig, prize the Pig 300 yards Hurdle Race (3 fe'ot hurdles), L 3 10s Sack Race, LI. In each event 6 to start or no race. Entrance money—s per cent on prize. Entrance to the Maze and Ground—Sixpence. NOTE : THE MAZE ! THE M A Z E! ! MAZE!!! A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. THE MAZE! THE MAZE! OPENS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. The most amusing thing this .Season. Covers nearly an acre. Everyone should go into it, ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE, WILLOW. GROVE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE Proprietor of WILLOW GROVE, in thanking the Public for - their extremely liberal patronage, desires to intimate that Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly, oppned Gardens adjoining, and that fie is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments during tho holidays. Immbnsx Supply op Fruit. .Prime Devonshire Cream, WILLOW GROVJ!, Second Gaidens from Lower Wharf. ' R. A. LIS ON, Proprietor. BEA NUTS.—Just received, a JL Fresh'Shipmont. Roasted daily. W. MARSHALL, ; F BUI T ERE It,' : ; ( , Queen-street.



Kerosene. C AMEE ON'S DTAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And G-uahakteed 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 Ernoke, 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. r pHE CHEAP H AED WAEE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY •; Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLEEY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SrOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGPALL & 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' 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. Funerdl Undertakers. jij" ■ TTTTf^^TT bT y • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, ___TOP 0P HOBSON STREET. WE,. HATfAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. «""«»ii i mil 11 in1 r"*1 ™"" ■■■■"^-—'-^"^-wir^*-*™'™'™*"™*^"""""™ '»«■—'«— [Established 1842.] WJ A Tl E SON, • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &a Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. ! The Txidk Supplied with Furnishings. WB l-LESLEY STREET EAST. Four Doors from Corner..



Groceries. THE WEST END GEOCEEY ESTABLISHMENT, CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. 3VIKSSRB. BLAIR & LAMBERT GEOCEBS & TEA MEECII ANT S, TEAS; I COFFEES. BLAIR. & LAMBERT'S 2s. Gd. TEA thoroughly maintains its high reputation for excellency, combined with economy. Their Stock of Canterbury Bacon and Cheese is most extensive, and selected with the utmost care, and will be found second to none in the colony. Our Bright Yellow 5b SUGAR is well worth a trial. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY TRA.DL KEPT THAT CONSTITUTES A : • FIRST-CLASS FAMILY TRADE. I . I* : . ■ SUGARS. SPICES. I ■! , THE CHEAPEST AND BEST GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE TOWN.



Miscellaneous. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are ' prepared to make lib'.ral CASH ADVANCES on WOOL, FLAX, GUM, &c, consigned to their correspondents in London or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. PAPA KIT It A ANNNUiLi RACES, To be held at I'apakura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA. HANDICAP of 100 kovs., with a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second horse to receive HO eovs., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two miles. Nominations, enclosing 1 soy., to be made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, TecemberlS. Weights to be declared on January?, 1874. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys., on January 14, at 8 p m. Balance of Sweep, 3 soys., to be paid at 1 p.m. on day of Bice. Remainder of programme to be published in future advertisements. WILLIAM C. BREA.KELL, Hon. Sec. P.E.C. j Papakura, December 3,1573. , /Tlf R ISTMAS SALE. \J | 2 cases Girl's Kid 2 6 1 case Larger 3 a 3 trunks Ladies' House Boots ~ .. ..4 6 2 trunks Spanish Leather .. .. .. ..50 2 trunks Gent's Elastic Sides 10 fl 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes 4 8 2 cases Gent's OifordShoes G 6 Slippers in Great Variety. J. II O U T, High street. JM. LENNOX » ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established ISOI. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. HOUSE cf 4 rooms in Alma Place, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c. Price, LICO. Ni-LSON-STREET—A really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s Cd per,week. Freehold allot ment, 30 x ICO. Price, L4OO. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 90 acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price L 1.300. - FARM of 100 acres in rich grass, 14 miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2.000. BARG-AIN.— A Six-roomed House in White street Price, L6O. FARM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm frontsfthe main road: Price, LIOOO. HOBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 56 feet to Bobson street, by a depth of 200 feet. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Prico, LGOO, REMUERA—-A beautiful Site for a villa.residence, adjoining the residence of William Hurst, Esq. The owner would lease the site, which consists of 5 acres, for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause. PAPaKURA—A good Homestead, with 30 acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c Price, L 460. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-house, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L3lo.—Folio 132 c. ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church streoi Price, LIBO. 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, 78 x 100 Price, LieO. FARM of 42G acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an 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 frpm water carriage and five miles from the proposed railway station. Price, LSOO. ABERCROMBIE - STREET —An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh s residence. There are 5 acres of rich land ; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Pries L 350. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LSO cash. Title, Crown Grant. %* For FARMS, HOUSE 3, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. "Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly HeralA ______^ MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! LENT 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. KEUME6EN, PAWNBROKER, 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite-Savings Bank. - AiJCK.IiA.KD. SHORTLAND &REET, Nearly Opposite the Post-office.