'. Printed and published by the proprietors, G*°*L McCullagh Kteed, of North Shore, and lUS£ Brett, of Parnell. at their General Steam Prints Office, Wynrtham-street, in the City of Aucm»" New Zealand :— [ ;V' MQNDAY, DEt'EMBKB lf(i 187*'

«ftl mWiim STAB, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 18fS.



Auctions. | __ _ — MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEYONPORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Subscribers have received in 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 the only accessible Water Suburb about Auckland ; that every day It is found more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above are some of the choicest Villa Sites in that suburb ; but particularly desire to draw attention to the fol lowing , SPECIAL CONDITION. he Lessors will, in each Lease, covenant with the lessee that they will at the expiration of the 21 years pay to the Lessee for the time being two-thirds of the then value of the buildings upon the demised premises ; the then value of the buildings on any one allotment not to exceed LSOO sterling. The Allotments are 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 Dep6t desires to inform his patrons and the public generally that in consequence of the loss he sustained through the late fire in Queen-street, and the stoppage to business, he has temporarily TAKEN MORE CENTRAL PREMISES, below the Bank of New Zealand, at the font of West Queen-street, opposite Shortland-street, which he intends to OPEN in a FEW DAYS with a Choice Display of Fruits of every description. Fresh Strawberries and Cream, twice a day. Choice Bananas and all Island produce. The only House for the American Iced Drinks, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. MESSENGER, Proprietor. fe'iuJ 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 O. Stevenson's, whore he will conduct his business, and trusts that by supplying the best articles to merit a share of public favor. 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, 1573. 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 AN.NNCTAL ,)JL • ''RACES, ; , To be held at Papaknra on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA HANDICAP of 100 soys., with a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second horse to receive 30 soys., 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, December 13. Weights to be declared on January 7, 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 Race. Remainder of programme to be published in future advertisements. ■ WILLIAM C. BREAKELL, Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Papakura, December 3, 1873. ■ .BOOT S! B O O T SJ '"._ ... SELLING OFF! -X ■•''>•■' ■'■•V:;;■•,". «; fe hcfy'^htri&t 'n'.-ji, v, ■■■,-■■.. { <"•■ ■ . . •. ~- , %> -.- *-. ; ■ ;•! .V-.0':;..: t' >» '>, 'f< .fi>J7rc: •■'opty .fctiUi ! •-.-.■• bjm-w bfeunpod thi-rwE, j / jtndp'vs:-- t.'j. -m "•-. "Olsoa's ÜbJypiti.it.* ->'£"> } - ' JUC"»t t»T ■-t," 1 j V feftri-ftiiis^to . ■' ■■•'•- ' \ ■■;, ; ■ ASK FO.R. O'lS'-'/i'-r-1" ~-i.;.."'.'''■'"'. i ,■»:!»'!!, .. . -..■■■ / .■■;•" , J ■ '.' fiy'i^i OlTA'f.fl'Y'' AT-Tll3v'T-f'-\V>'^-'T I ■_-. ■, : ■ '■'.'■' .PRICES.■/■' :•.■' ''' v|;': i. O. BRpOKES, ' "PROPRIETOR. \ C\ H B IST MAS C~aTk E S ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigaed in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes J 01" 'he last seven years, and begs to assure them mat he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. KB.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. «sr Note the Address ~®a C.^WOODWARD & SON 250, QUEEN-STREET, . Directly OrrosixE ihe Hew Mabkbt,



Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITA!, £760,000. npilE South British is a thoroughly -«■ local institution, with more than 000 share holders all resident in the colony. Firo and Marino 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 Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. The Central Offices of the Company are at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Temporary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vallo's Buildingn, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIEE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. rTHHE Share list for the Province of JL Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. AY. BINNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. HH H E Undersigned haying been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description cf 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 be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 9, Queen trcet. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. A USTEALIAN MTTTTTAL~ PEO ■EL vident society. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Oliice : Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Ofl'co sharo the whole profits, and a Bonus is declined every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. n KENDEEDINE. I Drapery- g^ & J. E. VAILE. 2 ; 500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only G|d per yard 1 Q & J. B. VAILE. I,soo'yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4Jd per yard. g & J. R. YAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. ': _ <^ & J. R. YAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street 8& J. E. YAILE . Respectfully inform the public that they have now opened their First Shipment of Summer Goods, which will be found worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES, in all the New Summer Materials, ready for immediate wear, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. In POLONAISES, FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and varied in 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 PRESS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found replete ■^Hth choice and useful goods. ffl The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, tfcALIOOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c., is large, sad of unusually Good Value. The New Shipments of CARPETS, Olttd other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and hfpYS,' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will be to hand during w jo current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call 9^\rticular attention to the fact that they have con stantly on the premises a most efficient staff of Mil- Hhaa, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Sforkera ; and that any material purchased from ;,^em can bo made up as soon as required. m SPECIAL NOTE. — During this we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Hgpw Prices in ordor to make room for the contem ***• ated alterations at tho closo of the Soason. Ik & J. R. TAILB. H 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS.ii New and Fashionablo Shapes, From 8d each. CT& J. R. YAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2b 9d each. g & J. R. YAILE. A. Largo and Choico STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Ohoap. g & J. ft. VAILE, I "FAMILY DRAPERS an» OLOXUTBUB, I I NA.HONAI- MA.II.Vt Corner of Quoen and Wyndlmm-Btrootts.



Drapery. KEVISXON OF THE TAEIFF. TO MEET THE TIMES. C 0 0 M B E S } NEW ,T A B I T F IS WORTHY ;OF PARTICULAR ATTENTION. rpiiE TAILOEING DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND HE-MODELLED. En consequence of the new arrangements and In creased facilities for making-up, the proprietor is enabled to present a Tariff of Charges that will not afl'ord even an Englishman a chanco for a " growl." HAVING a LARGE STOCK ov 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! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TC MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK:— £ 3. d. A GOOD TWEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or liannockburn Sac Suit for 3 7 0 West of England or Mosgicl Tweed Sac Suit for 3 15 0 Geelong Tweed Sac Suit for i 0 0 (Galatcaand PagetSults from 3s toss per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SAC SUIT or .. J2<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 045 0 Tweed Pagct Coat from 0 37 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .." GO 0 Superior Black Cloth Morning' Coat for .. 050 0 TWEED TROUSERS from SO 0 Tweed Trousers and Vests from .. ..0310 Nelson Tweed Trousers 0 22 0 Bannockburn Trousers 0 22 West of England Trousers 0 25 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers 0 27 C NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 0 Bannockburn Trousers and Vests .. .. 035 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 088 0 ' GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST <tO 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from .. .. 0 27 0 Good Black Doe Trousers and Vests from .. 040 o Superior West of England Doc Trouser3 and Vests 044 0 A LARGE SELECTION OF SPRING PATTERNS. . gALLjTWEEDS (THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. ■ s Un er thelNew Arrangement Punctu ality is Ensured. SjAMUEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MAET, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, AND ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN.



Notices- J^EATHEE Po E SAL E. I s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. .. 2 2 English Kip, from .. .. ~ tl -t 2 0 GRINDERY. Heel Tips 8s Cd and 10 C Too and Heel Sprigs ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 4 § Screws, per great gross .. .. ," !', 10 0 Boot Webb, all widths. Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. ' UPPERS. , r Boys' Balmorals .. ~ .. ~ .. 39^ Men's Water Lights j, ~ 5G ' Women's Kid Job ~ ~ 2 0, J. ROUT. High-street. 1 MILLINERY & DRAPERY. « WE beg to inform our numerous i friends and/the public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now } complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and f solicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. ( MRS C. CLAYTON. B. CEOCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR lIOBSON STREET), ; BOOTMAKER, j 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 a very ' reasonable price. No/ember 7, 1573. Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington. November 25, 1873. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are -£-»- invited for the Erection of New Departmental i Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specific .tions, and Drawings may ho seen at Hie Oflice of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Oillces, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and lnvercargill, on the arrival of the first mail after the Ist of Docpmbor. Tenders addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, nml marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will be received at tho Oilice 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 Oliice by noon of the same date, provided that written Ten ders in due form are lodged at the cilice of a District Engineer by the same hour. Ihe lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. WOOL, FLAX, GUM. TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE lliKlcrsipned are prepared to make liberal CASH ADVANoJS9 on WOOL. FLA X, GUM, &(;., consigned to their correspondents in, London or K'ew York. ' HEN PERSON & 3MACFARLANE. O E A BATHING. SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. This t'avorito and J-'afe resort for Bathers is now Oi'cn for the Season. Ilia Bath being excavated in the SolH Rock secures a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole length and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays) for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Hath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is ;do for Child ren, 10b Bd. For Tickets apply to " HENRY KEESING, .Tun., St. Mungo Passage, street. VAUXI [A LL GARDEN S, North Shore. THE Proprietors of theso beautiful Grounds beg to thank their numerous friend for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for the season on the Anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have visited them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will pr< ye to them that for PleaKUrc-seckcrH these grounds afford every facility for gratification. -There are Plnwrs in profusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance, Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been prepared specially. Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to he had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Bund will perform on .Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPRIETORS. CjTRAWBEERIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORTsi SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support lie lias hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds sinco last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A first-class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE Proprietor begs to tender his thanks to his friends and the public for past sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with the abvc near to the Devonport 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 tho Market every Saturday, where Strawberries will be sold in quart baskets, fresh fro no the beds. The Market Inspector will receive orders for Jam Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at 4d per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. BHORTLA N*l> STREET, ] Almost Opposite General Post-office. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! LENT in Sums from Is. to £100 on all hinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated- I waro, Clothing, and all other Morchandizo. The ' ntriotoHt Hocrosy can bo relied on. . Viroproof Safoa on tho premises or tho Security of Valuables. L, H. NBUMEGEN. PAWNBROKER, 105, QUEEN STREET, Ovvo ait k Savinhh Ban k. AVOKJUAND.



Sewing Machines. rATLOE'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES Vro, with confidence, recommended to the public lot only as containing Impoiwamt Improvement*, >ut also us being constructed throughout in tlie most substantial manner possible. They make the Lock-stitch by means of a shuttle vorking in an Elliptic DißHrmoN in such a position ,hat it is readily accessible, ard where its action can )e easily seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to ac the most beautiful and noiseless Shuttle movement iver invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the nore recent competitions, and have been awarded FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. Agent :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, hthket, nkak the Bank of New Zeaiant>. THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. T^ IT E following abstract is taken -*- from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showirg the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he jrcar 1572 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration :—Stanfoed and Co., Agents for the " Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4710 cases, value £24,955 ; Long and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1635 cases, value £8040 ; showing difference in favor of the "Singer" Machine of 3084 cases, value £1G,309. This extraordinary success of the "Singer" has been mainly achieved by the Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to bo the 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 Sewing and Embroidery. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS of the "SINGER" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICII, Agent. Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS,^Manager. SE¥I NG- MAOH IN E S MADE BY THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with somn iikckkt special improve- ! MENTH, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however far removed from excellence, professes to be better than any other The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore rather a diflicult 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 i 3 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. HESLOP, ENGINEER, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. Drapery. T COBGIUT E & C O. fJ o having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP SHIPMENT OF NEW SPUING GOODS, Ex Fontenayc, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGKRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at TUB 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 Grcit 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 New Material in. Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and ilgured). Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)ll J. COSGIIAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordauders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c., &c, in all the new shades PRINTS i Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltiugs, &c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, 1 lucks, Glas Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Ropps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c., &c. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays. Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c., Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Gisnadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great. Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Doe, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea buits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all tho new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts. Drawers, Singlets, &c., in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &C..&C. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character as THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE TRICES. ILLIAM EYRE, ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (Victoria-street), AND AT THE MARKET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain ; — 2C bales Hoyle's Fast-colored Prints, 7id per yard 1000 Horrock's 36-iDch 8., 7id per yard ~ 60 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 30 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 „ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Gel per pair 10 ~ Double Busk Corsets, 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Large lot Boys' Straw Hats, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 3s per pair Gents' White Leather Slippers, 2s 6d per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is 6d per pair SO-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gent.«' Canvas Elastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, 5s (id perfpair 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. W . EYRE.



Groceries- y THE WEST END GEOCEET ESTABLISH Mii^~ COENEK OP GEEY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT aROCEES & TEA. MEBCHANTS, Beg to announce to their friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the largest, most varied, and most select Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Butter, Bacon, Cheese, &c, &c, that can be met with in the Province. SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIR 4 LAMBERT1*? APPLESAUCE 2s Cd TEA cannot be excelled on applicatiou. I for Cd. at the price. m^SWtSJSSJ t °S?' Splev n e d r lv dcLT fiSSS1 and better from SeS t^wgeed. i 1 ' ' ~ y, ~~——-' ELEME RAISINS, (Sultana Raisins, very large, ■ "BEST CHEESE, pronouncpd ; Magnificent Fruit, from CJ-d ' and particularly choice, by connoisseurs to be enual 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. Just unpacked, many boxes INSPECTION 01? OUR Baking and Table Almonds, of new Orange, Lemon, specially Baibary, Valencia, and Citron Peel. STOCK SOLICITED. and Jordan ; beat display in the city.



Kerosene. r pHE CHEAP H AED WAEE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OP TABLE CUTLEET, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY nANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHiN WIGFALL & CO.'S LONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVEP, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. BEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. IDE 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 StoTes. I I I i C AMEE O N'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which wo recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odour issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. Solo Agents in Auckland: JOHN SOBEETON & CO.. DURHAM STREET. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brass Finishers, &c, HAVING- relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, G.as, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Lights, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE "Undersigned are Cash Pup chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, WOOI -&0..K&C., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Oppesite Post-office), Auckland.,



Miscellaneous. * New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHEN SON & fCO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Boasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 181b, 141b 81b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's £-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell'g 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 Nutme?, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxo Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted size? Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences! Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stepkenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANT: 8 WYNDHiM BTKKKT. AUCKLAND W~E ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF P APERH ANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD BATES. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plaia and Ornamental "Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, andaal t Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOTTLDIKGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO OBBEEj HOLLAND & BUT LEE, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET. HEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HE MATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. 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, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will ke«p any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to " Directions for Use," and thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to bo cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLEE, OIL & OLOR MERCHANTS, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. OIL, OOLOE, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOTJSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bake of New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Tnrpi, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses. Brushes &c, &c. , MEDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Street, Cornkb ov\ Chapel Street. Solo Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomacn Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietor of! the far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. ... V A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale , THE undersigned are Cash Pub chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &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 MANUFAOTUBEKS, A " in t '» ti, ;:'; NOTICE. .' .•...■; ME. MATHIESON, . WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONED ; ]~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 «* Business to Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Qu?|Sr, street, where the Business will be continued ($ -r after THURSDAY, 6th November, 18735