Ml 'Mtmtm SfcAU, WEDNEBX>A¥, NOVEMBEft 12, 181 S.

Printed and published by the proprietors, Gkok<H \ McCuliagu Rked. of "North Shore, and BJBN«ffi| BiiKii', of Parnell, at their General Steam Printin omce. W s Tic%ftm-stroet. ( inUhe City of Auckland Now Zealand :—



Drapery. . ; g 8 & J. R, VAILB, 2,500 yds. PRINTS, food patterns, fast oolonrsj i Only CJd poif yard gj & J. E. VAILE. "Ijsooly<Js. liiIESS ALT-ACA, Only 4^l peT yavd. Sj & j, R. yaileT DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, "Very Cheap. g & J. R. YAILE, FAMILY DRAJPEES and CfLOTHIEUS.g ■NATIONAL MAM, Coiner of Queen and Wyndham-street £[ & J. E. VAILE Respectfully inform the public that they have now opened their First Shipment of Summer Goods, which will be found worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES; in all the New Summer Materials, ready for immediate wear, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. ~.W TTIH( In POLONAISES. PIOHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are ablo to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINFItY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY BONNETS, and TUIMMED HATS is very largo and varied in Style, and is unusually Cheap, r,™™ In LACES, SEWNT MUSLIN GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, and FANCY GOODS, we are also able to show some very decided novelties which will well repay inspection. The stofik of PLAIN and FANCY DRESS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found roplote with choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &o , is large and of unusually Good iValue. Tho New Shipments of CAT?T>ETS. and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c , will be to hand during the current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they have con stantly on the premises a most efficient staff of Mil liners, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Workers ; and that any material purchased from them can be made up as soon as required SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season we shall off"er the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for the contem pluted alterations at the dose of tho Season J3 & J. K. VAILE. 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS, Now and Fashionablo Shapes, . From 8d each. jg & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d each. gj & J. R. VAILE, A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-- Choap. g B & J. R. VAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Maut Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets. Insurance. SOUTH BRITISH FTRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NlfiW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that the Half-yearly Meeting ot the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Qneen street, on MONDAY, the 17th day of Novem ber, 1573, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Business : —To receive the Report of iho Directors for the half-year ending 31st August last ; fix tho time and place of holding general meetings; and elect directors By order of the Board. A. BOARDMAN, General Manitaor. October 14,1873. The undersigned Rive notice that they intend to offer themselves lor Election as Directors at the above Meeting:— ALBERT BEETHAM, HENRY CHAMBERLIN, WILLIAM C. DALDY, WILLIAM EARL, JOSEPH HOWARD, STANNUS JONES, THOMAS MORRIN. A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PEO- J-3L VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,! ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office : Wellington. . , : Present Annuat, Reventtb, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Oilice share tho wholo profits, and a Bonus is declai ed every fifth year. Auckland Agent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee- T. Is. KENDERDINE. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL ml SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN aot;xts : PREECE ANl> GRAHAM, No 8, Vailo's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. TIGHTS Company is now prepared to -*- issue Polie'o-, against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having boon appointed, Marino business to and from the United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in <his department payable cither in Great Britain or tho 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, Tempoiary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. HP IT E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels "and Cm-go to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be mado 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 25, Queen a treet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, L - , Agents.



Drapery. ' GI T V H A L L. ■ A. LINA BTJ R V & CO. j Are now SHEWING THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OF i SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Comprising the Moat Complete and Extensive VATUKTY OT ALL '{'HE NEWEST FABRICS, And boing direct Importers need only point to this fact as a siifficiont proof that the prices quoted below cannot bo approached by any other house in Auckland. A. LINABURY & CO.'S CHE AI 1 BLACK SILKS. Black Glace nt 2s lid and 8s fid ; extra wide width, and very rich, Is Cd Bl«ck Cash mcrea, Dueapes' Drape do France, end Failles, »t very low prices. Japanese and Yokohama, Washing Silks in-plain stripes, and figured, from 2s Cd. A. LINABURY h CO/S 600 FRENCH JACONET MUSLIM DTU^SKS, 12J yards each dress, 5s lid ; Organdie Muslins in plain, striped, and figured ; 2. r,u pieces Book Muslin in all colours; Grenadines, plain, striped, and figured in great variety ; Swiss Chocked and Striped Muslins; Taped, Checked and Jaconets ; Tarlatans in all the now shades, &c, &o , &c, A. LINABURY & CO.'S NEW WASHING MATERIALS (IN Cambrics, Muslins Porexles Brilliants Jaconets, Batistes Mariposas, Crotonnas Dolly VardenH, Crass OloHis Dressed Holland, P.rown Holland Marsellas, Quiltiugs, and ['i-inta. A. LINABURY & Co.'S FANCY DTvESSES. THIS DEPA it IME W T is THE LARfiEST AND MOST nEPIiKTB TN AUUKLVND, Comprising Plain and T'nted Alpncas, from OJd ; printed Delaines, in wide withs, in gre-.t variety 10ld per yard ; Marl Alpacas, Check and Striped Mohairs, from BJ.-1 p.>r ynrd ; Grecian Cloths, Silk Figured liiistres, in all now shades, from Old per yard ; Uuaseil Cords, Persian Cords, L'oplina, Kirured Carnlels, Silk Warps, Summer Skirtings. &c, i r-.c., &c, A. LINABURY & CO.'S MUSLIM, LACK, and LENO CURTAINS, a choice of f.OO pairs from 'Is ]]d ; AVi.ol Damasks, Union Damaskß, 100 pieces of Chin Is, Cs 6d per dcz yards; Linen 1 owols, from is (ill per dozen ; Cotton and L: nen TvnliWi Towels,-from Is Sd; Dusters, Glass Cloths, Damask Table Linen, Napkins, Table Covers in every niako find ([iinlity, from 0s fid ; Tablo Baize ; v Bplundid Line in real Crochet AnuniiicassaiH, very cheap ; 25 ]iiucus Linen Tiuk, Is |jnr yard ; Cotton Titles, from CJd, 10-1 ; real Margolin Quills, at 10s iid ; the New Friiigcd Ger man Couutorpano, from 10a fid. Also, three cases, other makes, to be sold VEiiv CUEAI". A. LIN ABU R V & CO.'S THREE CASES (MUSLIN GOODS), in Linen Collars. Cuffs and Set' (White and Fancy, Muslin Cellars, Hows, Ties. Ketn and Slcoves, Hail and Imitation Luce Collars and Stts. A large variety in Ladies' Silk Scarfs and Bows. A. LINABURY & CO.'S 25 PIECES REAL BEUSSRLS CARPET, 6s 0d per ynrd; 250 hearthrugs, from (is Gd ; n Urge .stock in Kelt Square:-: find Carpets, Kidderminster * Hemp Curputs, Stair Carpets, Cocoa Matting, in all widths. 100 pieces China Matting, O.ld ; best quality Floor Cloths, in all the widths; Crumb Cloths, in every size ; Door Mats Rugs, &c. A. LINABURY & CoTs FANCY DEPARTMENT, Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Gloves Ribbons, Fancy Goods, Haberdashery, &c., &c Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, Sun Shades, &c, &c. &c A. LINABURY & CO.'S SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING is the most complete in detail, and com prises an Extensive Variety in Choice Spring Patterns and Fabrics. Superior Black Paget Coats, with velvet collar, 30s ; a first-rate Black Paget Coat for 25s ; Silk Mixed and Diagonal Pagets, 27s Cd ; Geelong and Nelson Tweed Suib, a large choice of patterns, ranging from 32s t;d iCalateu Coats, good Black Cloth, 10a (id Lounging and Business Coats from lls 0d ; the Lome Sack Coat, In Black Cloth, Ids Id, &c, &c, &c. A. LINABURY & CO~S SPRING PRICE LIST FOR TROUSERS AND VESTS :— Angola Tweeds, Trousers and Vests, 15s lid : Durable Tweeds, Trousers and Vests, 12s Cd; Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vests, 22s Gd to 25s ; Oeelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid variety to select from in all the newest patterns Vests (single and double breasted), com mencing at 223 lid ; a good useful Tweed Trousers and Vest for 13.s lod ; Scotch Heather Tweed Trousers and Vests, 15a Cd ; Men's Fancy Tweed Trousers, Gs lid ; Geelong Tweed Trousers, 13s 6(1; Nelson Tweed Trousers, 13s lid ; Best Bedford Cord Trousers, 14s 9d ; good Black Trousers, Us ; Black and Colored Tweed Vests, from ss, &c, &c, &c. A. LINABURY & CO.S' Boys' Suits (Knickerbockers), 6s 6d ; Boys Suits (Zouave), richly braided, 0s Cd Boys' Suits (Kossnth), richly braided, 10s lid; Boys' Suits (the Lome), richly braided, in all the newest colors, 12s Gd • Boys' Suits (the Eton), good wear, 17s (id • Boys' Suits (tho Oxford), good wear, 20s ■ Boys' Suits (the Galatea)'in Black Cloth, 22s Cd ; Boys' Suits (tho Harrow), now shapes, 22s Cd ; Hoys' and Youth s'Suits for school wear, in Sydney, Nelson, and Geelong Tweeds, the material and finish I equal in every respect to ordered gar- I ments, at equally low prices ; Boys' and Youths' Hats, Caps, &c, in all tho lead ing stylos. Two cases just opened out— Boys Caps from is; Boys' Hats. Is lid ; Hoys and Youths' Shirts, 2a ; Boys' and Youths' Collars, Gd : Boys' and Youths' Black and Colored Tics, Cd. A. LINABURY & CO.'S Spring Patterns in Crimean Shirts, splendid quality, full sizes, 4s lid ; Saxony Wool Flannel Shirts, fis Kd; Men's Cotton Shirts, 2s (id ; Heavy Working Shirts 2s Od, lined backs ; good Serge Shirts 5s • Men's Whito Shirts (Linon Fronts) Its lid; Men's Whito Dross Shirts bs lid Men's h'lannel Singlets, 3s 3d; Men's iUannel Drawers, .'is -Id ; Men's Heavy Crown Moloh, (Is lid ; Men's- Cotton Socks, Cd : Wool, Merino, and Angola Socks, Draworn, and Under-Vests, all low in price ; Moii'k Collars (West End Shape) best quality, Cd per box A largo assort ment in Woollens just oponod out for tho Spring. Clothing of every description made to order at tho shortest notico, lit and workmanship guaranteed., &c, &o. A. LINABUEY & CO,, CITY HAL L,| QUEEN STREET.



Sewing Machines- TAYLOR'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES I Are not, liltfl many others, made up of parts of varieu Machines and called by some fancy name, but are a thoroughly Genuine Article, being well atxl substan tially made TiinOTTCiuoTii1. In addition tn jny strong recommendation of them, founded on practical acqnantance with Stcwtnci Mechanism, I have much pleasure in stating that they are giving unbounded satisfaction to all who have purchased them. Prices: Hand Machines. j>s fis; Stand Machines, £1 la to £8 Ba. Agent :—■ T. VEAC 0C X, OPTICIAN, Queen stutswt, nrah tiit. Bank of "Nww Zealand. THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. HH II E following abstract is taken -*- from (ho Cnstom-house report of the Mdhmimi>. Journal of Commerce., sliowii n the import, value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during the year 1872 from ihe two lending Sewing Machine Manufacturers in Ihe world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken inlo con sideration :—Stan koi:i> and Co.. .Agents for the " Sniper" Manufacturing Company, <171f) eases, valuo £24,06") ; Lojwi and Go , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, Hi:;r, rjitscs, value .eßiiifi; showing difference in favor of the " ( ilifn r" Machine of 3084 haiicb, vnlno £1(1,300 This extra ordinary success of the "SiKiiFi:" has been mainly Achieved by the Company's "Nkw Famiitv" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be Mm most, simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and beauty of stitch, «nd thu most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety of Domestic! Powing and Knihroidoiy. liKWARE OF IMITATIONS of Ihe. "Si Ni! l<Ti" MACHINES M. A. ALORICii, Agent, Rhorlhind street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. SEWING- MACHINES MADK DV THE BR I T.ANNIA COMP AN V, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine tlin bout parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some ivtcoent RJ'TCCTAL mrrtOVK MENTH, ■which no other Machine possesses. Kvery make of Machine, however fur removed from excellence, professes to be better than any other The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore lather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, and has no other guide than the representation of various dealers Many peop'o convinced or the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do noi yet possess one because among so many they arc unable to satisfy themselves as to which rmiko is tin best. As a practical mun and an Knginocr allow m« to point out fume of the advantages of thwsi Maohinca. Thov will do all that any other Mnnhini will, and do it hotter, Including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Kindlnp, llraidlng. Stitching, &c, &c . with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. Tiny are fitted with an imphovkd iiiucak, which prevents the Machine tnrainp the wrong way, and si entangling and breaking the thread. They make leas nois,e than most Machines, and is the nearest possibh approach lo noiseless. They are very simple, and will run for years without costing tv shilling fe-i repairs. Kvery Machine is Warranted. Machine* let out on hire, the payment for which gnna towards the {lurch<uie. Machines of oilier makers; tnlten in ex rhango. Kipairs properly done. Needles fur various Machities, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, Tub Ft'riTNO Sirop, Vulcan L^nk. Jewellers. I S 11) OR B ALEXAJN DE li %, QUEEN STREET, N XX T A U0 X LA N D II OTB L, (Kstajiuhiikd JS6/V,) T>EGS most respectfully to inform JL.J the inhabitants of Auckland" and its vlcinib tliat lie has opened the above mixes as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Largi'Vhd Woll-assortcd Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLKIO SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially scloctod in the English and Foreigii Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and factory, where all the branches in the trado are carried li. JJEINRICH KO H N JEWELLER, UE E N STREET, AUCKLAN D, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MAN UFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A largo portion of the above consist of Quartz and Grecnfitono Jowellery, Manufactured on tho promise!!. H. K. begs specially to draw tho attention r tho public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER AVATCJLfES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which aro of tho best known manufacture:! of he liomc markets. . £35TNote tho address — H EIN E I O II X O HS. J iS W E L L E li, UE E N S T R E E T. THE LATE FIRE! L F Xi E D A L E T, WATCIf MAX E R & J EWELLE R, Late 21.6, Qu'isen strum1, has REMOVED oo promises Directly Opposite tho Queen street Entrance of thejNew Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward, baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), where he hopes to meet with tho same kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for tho last eight years. A.A. takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous friends and tho public generally for their j past liberal favors, and assures thorn that he will still continue to carry on his business as heretofore. Business will be resumed TO-MORIIO W (-Saturday he "Oth intit Note- the Address :— iJ 00, UE E N STR 15 T, _ Opposite th Now Market. TO U'iUI'MEKS, "SETTLEIIS, JBUTCHEIiS AND OTHERS, nHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur-' -«L"_ chtißura of Hides', Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, fcc.'iSiC, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Poat-oKlee), Auckland. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. j nHHE undersigned are Cash Ptjr- JL oiiASEas of lIIDaa, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, ! TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in any ' quantity. Consignors direct will hnvo prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IR E L AND BROS. : TANNKJRB AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS



Notices. STEAM "PACKET COMPANY (LIMHIED), : Caktat, ... ... ~, £50,000, in (5,000 shares of £10 each ; &i I'aid rr,-, 3,213 Shares, leaving US'/ Unallotted Shfues now held by the Company. DIRECTORS, William C. Daldy, Chairnr an John S. Macfarlario T. Morrin T. Russell J. Y. Stevenson At a Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company. held on Mondar, November X. it, was unanimously resolved,—That the Directors bn instructed tn offoi the unallotted slurcs to the public at n. prominm of lon Shillings ror Share, or .C-l 10s, to enable the Directors to puroharo two or thvec Rt nnmer(i suitable Tor tho Coasting and Island Trade of this port. 11l accordance with the above tosolution, applic* tions for shares will be received until noon, Novem ber 17, at the offiro of the Cr.mpnny, £1 to l)e paid on application, ,C lon allotment, and the balance, £2 10s, on the Ist April, 1874. intending applieat'ts may obtain the Balancc-fliPct ii]> to Slst October, and every information rcspooting the present position and pro spects of the; Company from the Manager. Tho Directors of the Auckland Steam Pnokot Com pany have, with inferior and unsuitable boats, small capital, and bnd tini'f; at '>ur mines, been successful : and could have previously paid dividends, hut con sjdoicd it moropnulent to use the protlts for exten sion of business, They have now paid a dividend of f> per cent, for the half-year ending October 81st, 1873, and with eyery prospect of continuing to do so. Having sold tho Comeranc and lloyal Alfred th- Directors desire to extend tho Company's operations with better and more Miit'ible boats, and invite the public to enable thorn to carry out this object by subscribing about LB,OOO more Capital by taldngup thn unallotted Shnw. After payment of dividends, and Interest on over draft, and wri tine off a large sum for depreciation, nett profits in 18 months, pinco the Company was stnrtod. are f,. r,,Kf:i Ps Od srd.i.fi per cent, on the paid up Capital, and fiO.flpor cent, for the same period with out including tho dividend. There are several nspi-ctsof this Company'to which the Diroctois invite attention, Ist. It will pay good interest for capital invested, as shewn above. 2nd. Good steam communication will largely benefit t!io coinmorro and trade of thr> province. 3rd. If the pnllif; of Auckland d" not enter on this entorpriso with spirit mid dete'-miiiatloii tho Island t-ado and Interprovincinl tr.ule innst fall into tho hands of a moro cnterprUing jnopln. •Hli. Arc the Auckland people not n<; capafilc of currying on sti-am enturpriso u.-s those of the other provinces? l'.y onler of the Dirci:tori. WILLIAM LODDKR Manager Auckland Steam Packet Auckland. N <) T i 0 E . ME. MATH] E SON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONED, ' [N roturning thanks for past favors, begs to Inform his (Customers and tho Public generally that lie lias Disposed of the whole of his Plant and KuMness to Mr E. Watkh.s, Confectioner, tiucen- Htreet, where the Business will bo continued on and arter THURSDAY, fith November, 1573. FIRST-CLASS BO A III) AN D 11,I1, ESII)E N(J X . rP IT E Proprietor of the Private •*- Hoarding Ksfablishment known as the "St. Leonards House," Parnell Hi.io, offtrssuperii rnccom ■nodntion to visitors ;!ii(i 'ithcrx. Tho house is one of the best in the provinco, btlujj conduct! d upon Iff me principles by nn clllcient lady lately arrived from Mißhiml. Tho situation is one of the pleax.ant est in the district, commnndinir the entire scenery of the ]'l icu. The monk arc«paciou» an-< airy, and i(r pl«;te with every r-«.ntf<-i t. The cuisine of the house Is first-class, everything buintr prupnn-d In lust stvlc and Hcrupukjusly clcftn. The terms are reaHonubb; and may lie known upoirapplication, iUf Address :— "ST. LEONAPxDS' HOUSE." PARNELL RISE. B. CEOCKEH, VICT OR I A S T REE T (NEAR JIOJSSON STREET), BOOTMAKER, TN returning tlianks for the very JL liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that ho is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any style of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1573. J 011 NT HANCOCK, UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, (Qu-RT-.N ANT) WEMEHLEV-STREBTS,) Befis to return thanks to his friends and the public generally for tho liberal support they accorded him at the United Service Hotel (destroyed by tho late fire), and informs them that he will OPEN his NEW TEMPORARY PREMISES in Wellesloy-strcet, on SATURDAY NEXT, when ho will rapply Wines, Spirits, &c.,ofthe samo First-class "uality as those kept at the old hoxisc. ■tiilies supplied from tho Bottle Department as -..'. usual. *■ "Auckland, September 18, 1573. Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, Gth November, 1573. rjpENDERS arc invited for the Erec -«• lion of New Departmental Offices for the General Government on land to he roclaimodfrom the II arbour oi Wellington. General conditions, specifications and drawings, may be seen at the. offices of tho Colonial Architect Wellington, and at the Public Works Oillces, Auckland, Kelson, Christchurch, Dunodin and Invercargill, on the arrival of the first mail at those places after tho 12th November. 'renders addressed to tho lion, tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Offices"," will be received at the oflices of tho undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, tho eighth day of December. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of same date, provided, that Written I onders m duo form are bdgod at the office of a District Engineer by tho same hour. The lowest or any tender not necessarily acceptable. (Signed) W. IT. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. V AU:.\ 11 ALL GAKDEJN S, North: Shore, nPHE Proprietors of these beautiful JL Grounds bog to thank their numerous friends for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for tho season on the Anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have visited them no description is necessary. Wo have only to say that improvements havo been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds nfiord every facility for gratification. There arc Flowers in profusion pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has bodi prepared specially Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to bo had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they Mill have a Marquee on tho outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Bund will perform on Saturday Afternoons. Admission to the Grounds, 3d. W. WELLS & SONS, PKOPBIETOBS,



Saddlery. SALDLEEY AND HARNESS. fjPITE Undersigned nas received es ~»- City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Bsaaa and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Elt,tma.n'h Kovai, Embroca cation for Horses .and Cattle. Saddles, I'.rialcs (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, d-TTorse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoo and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Legging, Pole Chains, and lAIP.KOVKDSim<'TT\T! DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will bo sold at the Lowest Cash Piuom Pack Saddles, and every "Variety of English and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or£ Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Salt* .MORE TO ARRIVE PER FERNDALE AND I GLENHUNTLY. W. 8. .TONE S, SADDLTUt, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER IM. 0 U E E N STR EE T. NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his ?> • Stock, ex hitc arrivals, a Large and Varied Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Jlames, Chains, &c , &c, and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to ordt;r at the shortest notice. Orders hy Post Promptly Attended tp, Queen street, Auckland SADDL E R Y. THE Undersigned is tho Cheapest House in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Pnddlrry, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FOSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), Q v[i: E n -..-; t n 12 R t A. vc X Lan :d, Ami au' Mkliiounnk. Medical. HOOPING COUGH ! HOOPING COUGH ! WT L LIA MB'BB ALS A MIC PECTORAL KLTXTR speedily Relieves and effectually Cures the most distressing cases of Hooping Cough. Prepared only at "Tin-: People's Dihi'enhaiiy !)C Orey street. ADVICE GRATIS ! CTOLLOWAY'S PILLS. 'Jo Purify the Blood.— These Pills have been placed by the common consent of mankind at tho head of all remedies for removing obnoxious poisons from the blood, and demising all the tissues of the body They have saved thousands year after year from falling a sacrifice to the effects of dyspepsia, dysentery, diarrhea, constipation, liver complaints, &c., a fact attested by myriadsof witnesses. Excessive weakness and debility, tlie warnings of decreasing organic energy and vital decay, are restored and reanimated with vigour and healthful action in every organ throughout tho system by the restorative and exhilirating influence of this medicine. !■'■',,ntlr Complaints. -All disorders of the sex, and diseases in every crisis perilous to the life and health of woman, youthful or aged, married or single, may bo radically ami quickly curud without risk or trouble by a few doses of these Pills, taken according to the printed directions. Intliyml ion with Laivjour and Want of Energy.— When tailing these Pills rub HoUoway's celebrated Ointment over tho pit of the stomach, and over the regions of the liver, on the right side under the ribs and you will at once experience a changefor the better in your digestion, spirits, appetite, strength, and energy. The improvement, though it may be gradual will be thorough and lasting. Dropsy. -The efficacy of Ilolloway's Pills in dropsy is extraordinary. They act with such peculiar effect upon the system, tli.it the llnids arising from this direful disease are imperceptibly carried off and pre vented from any further accumulation. The sufferer ici.'l'ius a buoyancy of spirits, and rejoices in a com pletely renovated constitution ;but it is indispensably necessary th it the Ointment should be most effectually rubbed Into the complaining parts. Stomarli, f.ir.r, Kidneys, uwl Bowel*. — Those wiio .suffer from bile and liver complaints should try the effects of this valuable remedy, a few doses of which will malic tho sufferer feel elastic and vigorous, re moving all impurities, giving a healthy action to the liver; if bilious attacks lie allowed to continue, serious casualties may arise, and the sufferer bo consigned to a bed of sickness. In all disorders of the kidneys the Ointment should be well rubbed into the back oiiceor twice a day : and the Pills, acting in unison, will cure any complaint arising from these organs. Puffy,—Shortness of Breath tuith Weakness. —Veny bad symptoms, which if not corrected, may tend to some serious disorders of H> xUoart, or other vitalorgans. Eat moderately o»" sweets, take six Pills nightly for some little time; owtuplonty of fresh air with moderate exercise, and tho human machinery will be quickly restored to health and vigour. Try this but hreo days only, and the result will bo marvellous. incident to Children. —All complaints of children may soon bo cured if care be taken to purify their blood, correct tho action of the liver, and cleanse j the stomach and bowels : ft few doses of these famous Pills will immediately have tho desired oil'ect, par ticularly if parents be careful in not allowing them to eat of things which they know would be injurious to ! themselves. HoUoway's Pills arc the best remedy known mY world for the following diseases:— Ague IFenialo Irregu- I King's Evi Asthma larities [Sore Throats Bilious Com- Fevers of all kinds Stone and Grave plaints Fits Secondary Symp Blotches on the Gout ; toms Skin Headache >Tic Douloureux Bowel Com- Indigestion Tumours plaints inflammation Ulcer Colics Jaundice Venereal Affec- Constipation of Liver Complaints tions the Bowels Lumbago [Worms of all Consumption Piles j kinds Debility Rheumatism Weakness, from Dropsy Retention of whatever causo Dysentery Urine &c, &c. Erysipelas [Scrofula, or V There is a considerable saving by taking the argcr sizes. ' ° N.B.—Directions for tho guidance of patients in o very disorderare affixed to each Box. MEDIOO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY. H. BKITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, , AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Stkbet, Cokneii op Chapel Street. Solo Agent for Dr. Collin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Eostora tive Powders, Indian Pills/etc. ,etc •"■i-^ora A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. proprietors of the far-famed AVOIIM POWDERS 7,!j°!r^fknow^l'sea t0 bS thc mostmarvoUou and ey^pual remedies ever known. an y r ,<;,/,?^^^V lf f Dr' ColHn' s Gui(le t0 Health ana lieatis^bn Midwifery on Sale. JH B E! P I BE 1 FOE! THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY (Late 215, Queen-street). MR. A. M. WILLIAMS begs to inform his sr: f r fls and the pubiic tha«%«s £ c now wJ ?\ ose™v Premises at the entrance to the I 9 CK PV ? STrm !eTI T?,>?Porary Premises at : THmmv™1 whlch wiU be REPLETE on SUP^Y t?Pm& Tfs? ISthinstil»t- with a FRESH IIV «n° f ?U. KK ])itUGS and CHEMICALS, &c, ! confl.wl .Peili ° neet with a continuance of that nine yeSrs S° ly beßfcowed on hi'» for the last £S"Obserye the Address:— 96, GEE V -STREET. G. CLEMEN TS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL CONFECTIONER, HPAKES this opportunity of thankine -«- his friends and the public for the kind sutronrt he lias received since his return to this province and to assure them that all Goods manufacturedat bS vlTovomaAsr d("waobßonstrflot)'



Kerosene- CAMERON'S DIAMOND K.EIIO SINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 YKT'E call your attention to this Oil, v » which we recommend for families, being as white as pure: spring water and perfectly free from Rmokc, smell, odour is°uing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. <"*> /> «f> /*> \> \*r N/ s/ For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. tio\o Agents in Auckland: JOHN It OBER TON & C 0., D U R II AM S T R E E T. DOWNEE'S KEIiOS EN E, 88. Cd. PER GALLON. DEVO E' S KEItOS EN E, s. per gallon. Delivered tn' any Part ov the City. Reasons Why DOWNER'S KEROSENE OIL Should! bo used by Consumers in preference to niiy ..mo Petroleum Oil. Ist. It is safe, having a lire test of never less than 125° Fahrenheit. 2nd. Tt is finished by distillation, without treatment with acidd and alkalies as the last process. It is double distilled for the purpose of removing the acids and alkalies used in the manufacture of all Petroleum Oils, but which cannot be removed except by their process, 3rd. The Downer Oil being chemically pure, burns with more brilliancy of ilaine, consuming less oil fora given amount of light. It jjivos loss trouble, because the Lamps require less frequent filling, and the wick leys frequent trimming. 4th. Although the Downer Oil costs more per gallon than other oils, it is, in the end, cheaper for the con sumer, because it gives a greater amount of light with consumption of oil, Your grocer may tell you he has on sale an oil in uality equal to Downer Oil. Don't believe this story. Downer Oil is quoted and known all over the world as the highest standard brand. This reputation has been achieved by its having "been made by a better process and more costly than others, which process has been adhered to from tho beginning, without re garcl to expense. US' N.B.— DOWNER'S KEROSENE is THE ONLY BRAND ThatJ willj'givo [entire^ satisfaction in the Anucapnic Lamp. .T. & J. DICKEY, OUEEN-STREET. FEEOSBNE LAMPS, FROM is. Cd. SIX CHIMNEYS WITH EACH LAMP. J. & J. DICKEY, Funeral Undertakers. ]^ MoOTTLsII'X FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. W.R. HAYWARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO W V N D H A M STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. | [Established 1842.] | my j a "m~i c so n, I '» • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. j Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. i- The Tbade Supplied -with Furnishings. WEJLLESLEY STREET EAST. Four Doors from Comer. ' ' |



Groceries. XXt ATI? ft? V iV T4/T"QT?I"D!TB -—— ~—^ 15JLsiii.l& 05 JjiiMiSlsiCls GEOCE BS, BAC 0N A >T I) CH EE S E>MO ft GERg. - v IMPORTANT TO READY- MONEY SAVED FIVE DATRTKS ov n^ MONEY BUYERS! By using iiXJTTEP EST Isspeot ovb Stook. Vshw,: & Lambeiit's Tka.s. t o selectfram<My 50 TONS ot? GANTERBURY 3f!o SACKS MATZR POTATOES, at L 3 lfis por Switablo for Horse or Fowl ton. Bags returnable food. ' NOTICE. 'WATT & McCONNELL'S. A.MPLE STOCK of 'Ctnsnri, I Good Counter Sugar, 4jd ; Best Fed and Cured Within nnw nf «T £ j Sovereign Yellow, sd. ; BACON & HAMS, j poorest,from44 Ohrlstchurch matured Cheese, 1,000 Tins of NEW JAMS " Par excellence," I an ornament on any table. to select from, 71d each i_ I TO COASTERS. Our 2s fid TEA is much re- | SHIPPING SUPPTTT?r. Excellent Tnblo Salt Butter, coraroonded ; Half-cliests "^J-^LtD, ;in fhk inn and half-flrkins. i of tho same, at 2s 3d. -And Promptly Executed COR NEE OP QDEE N AN B VICT OH I A ST E E^E T S (NEXT LOGGIE'S BUTCHER). N.B.—All Goods sent free of charge within an area of five miles from their Premi ses



i Miscellaneous. *~ MOXZYI MONEY! MONEY! I rssl m Sums from Is. to £100 ™C °A f" killds flf JewelJeiy, Diamonds, Plated %£&£s£% £i. Soft! Merdumdize- 5 Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L, H. KEUMEGEN PAWNBROKER, 3 VV I' X D II A II - S T REEI (Late Queen-street), Aucjj.LA.yp. B^| iff Jjs r| £r a i-;{ W^Wjpp||s! S H ORTL AND STEE ET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN -*- BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HOB.TON BUSBY, BLIND MAKEE&WIEE WO EKES WHOLESAXE AXD RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. ■ WE 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, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic- Glass, Artists' Colors, and allj,Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c.j PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDEEj H O LLA N D & BUTL EE, ] 2S &..30, VICTORIA STREET. HEMATITE PAIN I PEEI'AEED FROM HE MATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Coliingwood, 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 keep 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 be cheaper than other paints, as it can lie 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 & BUT LEE, OIL & OLOR M TE RCHA NT 9, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland, O' I]D» COLOE, GLASS V-J AND PAPERHANGING.S. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bake of New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass-* Glasses, Brushes &c, &c. jJ