■ • > • ■- i -^~"*"t v y Printed and published by the proprietors, Oeoko ..,; r McCotlagh Reed, of North Shore, ■ana_H»BT ! j; ! ;.*'£ , Brett, of ParneU. at their General Steam Printing ..Office, Wyridham-street, in the CitY of Aucklantt .^. . 1 New Zealand :— ;. : !"

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_ • Auctions. \ MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEV,ONPORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. HHHE Subscribers have received in -*- structions from the Board of Education to Lease, hy public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst at 12 o clock, for a term of 21 years, she 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 acces?ible 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 Bites 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 1500 sterling. The Allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans will be ready on Saturday at the oßGce of SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers.



Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITAL ; .. .. £780,000. HPHE South British is a thoroughly -»- local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TUTS 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 <his department payable either in Gieat 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 ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL JK SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREKCE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle's Buildings, Queen-street. Aucklan H. W. HEATH, , Sub-Agent. STANDARD FLEE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. rPHE Phare List for the Province of -a. Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. W. BTNNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. rT^ H E Undersigned having been Ro-appointod Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Ccuipany, at lowest Bates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Properly and Merchandise throughout the Piovinco. Also, on Hulls of Vessel and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can he made payable cither in Great Britain or the Colonies, as tho as-ured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Oflioes of the Company arc now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. A USTEALTAN MUTUAL PRO £a- VIDENT SOCIETY. FOB MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office: Wellington. Present Annual Kevknuk, £580,000. Accumulated and Investkd Funds, £1,330,000 . Persons Assuring with this Ofilre share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declaicd every fifth ye»r. Auckland A gent- HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T B. KKNDERDINE.



Notices. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. rpHE Proprietor begs to tender his JL thanks to his friends and the pablr: for past sup port, and to state that he has Opentd a Garden in connecti-n -with the ab've near to the Devonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under the pleasant shade of fruit trees. For the convenience of fiiends in the city a Stall will be opened in the Market every Saturday, where Strawberries will be sold in quart baskets, fresh fro jd the beds. The.Market Inspector will receivo orders for Jam Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at 4d per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. WILLOW GROVE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. rpHE Proprietor of WILLOW J- GROVE, in thanking the Public for their extremely liberal patronage, desires to intimate that Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly opened Gardens adjoining, and that he is prepared to supvly Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments during* the holidays. Immense Supply of Fruit. Prime Devonshire Cream. WILLOW GROVE, Second Gardens from Lower Wharf. R. ALISON", Propeietoe. 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. OTAH COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. H E M U S Having taken the premises next to Biair and Lambert, and near the entrance of the Market Hall, begs to intimate to his'friends and the public that he ■will open TO-MOBROW (Sauturday), 20th instant, with an entire New St9ck of Colonial-made .Boots and Shoes, consisting of— Men's Strong Watertights, Blachers, Lace Boots,-1 Balmorals, Elastic Sides, • Canvas Shoes, &c. AVomen's Leather Elastic Sides, Lace Boots, and Balmorals, Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. A Choice Selection of English! Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &c. £5Ti Note the Address :— ■ ■ r S. H E M U S, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. BO 0 T S! : B 0 0 T S! SELLING'OFF!. p BE 0«O X E S Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of extensive alterations which he is^about making .:. . ' ; he will Sell, , r FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the B L U E BOOT, : ; 25C,' QUEENrSTREET) /, , (Opposite, the Market Haxl), : : :■■:■;. C. BKOOKES, PROPRIETOR. , --. - . ;.. ■ :It■ •■ .i.-i .' :>..'.■■ CHRIBTM AS" C A KES , ; ; . .: FOR1 , fli.i! i\ "iAJ A■ : J ALL CLASSES OF. THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigned in wishinghis former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where, they purchased their Christmas Cakes for the last, seven years, and begs to assure them that he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. j^Noa'E the Address "^a > . < C. WOODWARD & SON, . . 250,' QUEEN-STREET, Directly OryosyrE up jsTetv Market.



Drapery. _ g # "& J. E. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRTNTS. good patterns, fast colours, Only 6Jd per yard g & J. R. VAILE. i,soo!ydß. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4£d per yard. jg & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. g & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, jnational Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S& J. R. VAILE Respectfully inform the public that they have now opened their Firßt 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 wo 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. i The Stock of PLAIN and FANCY DRBSS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found replete with choice and useful goods. 'The- Shipment of LONG CLOTHS CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually Good Value. ' The New Shipments of CARPETS and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will be to hand during the current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they have con stantly on the premises a most efficient staff of Mil liners, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Workers ; and that any material purchased from hem can be made up as sooh as required. i SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in "order to make room for the contem plated alterations at the close of the Season. S& J. R. VAILE. • j ' ! 750 LADIES' STEiW HATS, ! .V" /' ' New and Fashionable Shapes, '■ From 8d each; g & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, , 2s'Od each. S& J; R. VAILE; A Large and Choice STOCK of ' MILLINERY, of all kinds- Cheap. i g & J. il. VAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS^ , National Mart) ''■ .. \. Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets.



Notices. THE MAZE! THE MAZE!! j WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT CHE If S T M A S. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS, NORTH SHORE. OCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAL OCCIDENTAL. LTJKG- EESTOKEES (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOE). NO MORE NEED OF DOCTORS. \ The following jMerlicincs will be dispensed for the benefit of the public: TIME TOR BOSKS : j Ear-openers, sam j Reviver, 6 a, m P —Tread Reriuoer (certainty), 0.30 am Renovator, 7 am Appetizer, Sam Digester, 9 a m P—Stutters and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers. 12 Spoon eys, 12.20 ]> m P—Special Tea, 1 p m Lightning Dews, 2 pm Retirerr, 3 pm Roarer's Double, 4 p m Sitter-lip, spm luvlgorator, C pm P— Tlir.mt (.'lf-arcrs, 7 pm liunky 'ticklers S pm Sociables, 0 p m National Consolers (a la Dunci'in), 10 pm Nidit Caps, 11 p m Dick mirt Dora's (a la Gourlny), 12 p m P—Boston Floats, in.c. N.B. The ilcins marked P are entirely for the use of the Permissive Public, none others need apply ut the hours stt opposite. llilliaid Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. [EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor, KOTICE. iTOTICK HPTfE Proprietor of the TT.S./iWZ. & A -J- Kinit IJt-|.i"«t desires to infoim liis patrons and the I'.ulilicp.Gr.cntllv Hint in consequence of tho loss he sustained ihroui'li the late lire in Queen-street, ami tli = (-loppi.ge to business, ho Ikis teinporariiy T.AKK> MOKE CIuNTRAL l'KOlli-KK, below the Hank of New Zcalnt.il, at tie foot of West Queen-street, opposite KhorUand-Mreet, which he intends to OPKN in n FH.W DAYS with a Choice Display of V uits of every description. b'resh Strawberries and Crenm, twice a Gay. Choice Illiniums arid nil Island produce The only FfouEO for tho American Teed Drink?, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. Ml 3 SSENGE R, I'l!Oim;ii;tui:.



Miscellaneous. W"B ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS 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 all, Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c.S PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDERJ H O L L A N D~T" BUTLER, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET. . . _____ | XT E M A T I T E PAINT,' -I—l_ ( PKEPABED PROM 1 HEMATITE IRON OR E, obtained from the District of Coliingvvood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to surpass ail others, ami is epecially applicable to Jron Hoofing, Park Fencing, Faun and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powdc-r ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, timing, 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 oilier painis, 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. Soj^d by lIOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OL O 'It MERCHANTS. 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, A U C X L A N L>. OIL, COLOE, GLASS AND PAPERIIA NGIN GS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUB E N STRE ET, Next to Bank of Kkw Zkai. ak d. J. HENDE RSO N, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach iind Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compiss Glasses. Brushes .*>o., Ac. SCO.!] A-HOTEL. rmE Proprietor of the above Hotel, -1- Jlobsori-street, will Le liajipy to welcome his old f tiei (is this Chris!mas. Xx eel lent Ijoaid aid accommcdnlion at moderate term s Choice Wir.ci and fpiiils in Steck. B. OKO CX E 11, VICT 0R I A STIt EE T (N !-: A R IIOIiSOX STR E E T), BOOTM A X E X, IN returning tlmnliK for the very liberal .suj port accoided him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to tuj ply a really superior aiticlc in any style of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1573.



Jewellers. ISID OX E AJ. E X AJN DEE 06, QUEEN STREET, N EX T A U CXL A N D Jl OTE L, (KsTAIiI.ISHKI) 1865,) B"EGS most respectfully to inform the Inhnbitants of Auckland' and its vicinity that lie bus opened Hie above mlses as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign 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 arc carried n. JJEINRICH X O H JST JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c tho public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of ho home markets. £f"Note tho address — HEINE lOEL KOHN, JJWBLLBK, j UEEN STREET. j^ L P & E D A L E V, WATCHM A X ER& JEWELLER, Late 215, Queen street, has REMOVED co premises Directly Opposite tho Queen street Entrance of the New Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward; baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), where he hopes to meet with the same kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for the last eight years. A.A. takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous friends and the public generally for their past liberal favors, and assures them that he will still continue to carry on his business ns heretofore. Not ■ the Address :— 25 0, UEEN ST R E T,' Opposite th New Market. Photography. pil OTOGRAPHICIN OTIOE CLARKE BROTHERS, For seven years pupils of Mr Crombie, and for the last '■ twelve months operators for Mr Cater, Have much pleasuro in informing their friends and the public generally that they have purchased the well-known Photographic Business so successfully carried on by Messrs Crombie and Cater for the last eighteen years, and trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing first-class portraits at moderate prices, to meet with a share of the patronage so liberally bestowed on their predecessors.. N.B.—Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.' First-class C.D^V. Portraits 7s 6d pqr half-dozen or 12s 6cl per dozen., ;,....... •j N.B.—All debts due to the establishment to be paid to . Clakkk Biiotheks, ■ whoso receipt will bo ufficient. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. J CATER begs, to inform his friends • and tte Public generally that he has purchased the Photographic business formerly carried on by Mr Webster, and subsequently by Mr Page, snd has made arrangements for continuing the same J.O. trusts by producing first-class Portraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage. I i N.B.—Children's portraits taken instantaneously ' I First-class CD. Y. Portraits, 7s 6d per half-dozen; or, l.'s Cd per dozen. ■ A':iii J. CATER, PHOTOGRAPHER. 250, Queen-street, Atjoki,and %



JSOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE KKSIbKNTS OF NORTH SHORE. THE Undersigned begs to announce to thu residents of tlio North Shore and sur rounding districts that lie intend*opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near tlie Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, December 17th, ls'tt. lli.s well-known character while conducting business in Auckland for the lust four years lie trusts will be sufficient guiirnntee that only a first-class article will be supplied, and begs to solicit their kind patronage. Fnnmieii waited on for orders daily. P. 71. HAMMOND, Victoria Butcher}-, North Shore. Cabinetmaking. T^ INKS & HA.LL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSOETED STOCK OF FUKNITUEE, CAEPETS, PL OOR CLOTHS, BILLIAKD CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & H. having large and convenient workshops, manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CUT TO ANY PLAN. . CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. Agents for the Glt OVER & BAKER DOCJBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, arc now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 6s. . , Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. rjrv & h. c oo X f, CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 148, queen street, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices, ;Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonniers Toilet Glasses : Mahogany Too Tables Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites | Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools ■.: ■ Feather Beds - ; Walriut Card Tables Feather Bolsters & Pillows ' Wilnut Canteiburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables Flax, Fibre, & Flock Mat-- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattrssses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses . Venetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture Meat Safes, &c, &a. ' , : . ..'..-.; Parlour and Dining-room Suites (6 Chairs, 2 Easy 1 Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair I Cloth, <*c, fromLl2 . Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, I • j., i Rep, &c . from L1212s ' Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 65a, and 60s per half ■! ! dozen " American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety ■ 80-king and Folding Chairs, ;



Groceries.- OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. pHBIBTMAs'i IRTTITB& SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UN BEE :— s. d. Fine Now Currants, per lb 0 f)| Kinsst Eleme Raisins, per lbj .. .. .. 0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, por lb .. .. .. .. 010 Muscatels, fine duality, per lb ~ .. ..10 Table Rice, per lb 0 3 Sugars, from .. .. .. .. .. .. 04| Salad Oil, per bottle 0 8 TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! s. a. No 1 Fine Ftrone Tea, per lb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb 2 0 No 3 Kich Pekoe Flavoured, i:er lb .. ..3 0 No 4 finest quality, per ]b •> c Our TRAS arc selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest lilack Teas. The quality gives entirfi satisfaction. HAMS, MUOv. CHEESE, FLO r 11, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every description sold by us are of the Lest quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE. F R E N C II & O 0., FAMTLY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAEEHOUS E, MAUKFT STORE, 252, QuiSEX-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. W]SII to call particular attention to their N !•: W SEASON TEAS ! JUST OPENED OUT. Cur 2s Cd Tea will be found of a 'First-class Quality. Oui 3s Tea unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Sugur 6.U1 per lb A wry Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 5d ~ Hi bart Town Jams .. .. .. .. Sd per tin A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices :— a. d. New Patra* Currants 0 f>.V per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7 , Now Kigs, ex Chile .. .. ..10 per box Sultanas, Muscatels, .Tnrdon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, Ac., nil of which will be sold at TjIK LOWE-'C I'kM'KK IOV. CITTIISTMAS CIIEETi. A constant supply of Fresh lhitter from the Best Dairitg. McConnell's Bacon, Hams, Cheese, &c, <Sc, always in Stock. Families waited en for Orders. Coods delivered. £tT Please Note the Address:— COLLINS BROS., / FAMILY OROCKBS, & PROVISION DEALERS, WELLIXOTO N - S T R E E X (Near Hepburn-street), A V C X L A N i>.



Drapery. Kf\ DOZEN Gentlemen's White tJVJ Vests, :!s fid each, at S. COOMBES1 city clothing mart, Ko. »0, QUKhN BTUKKT. \T7* ILLIAM ETKE ENKISKI IXEN HOUSE (VICTOH H-STREET), AND AT THE MARKET, "Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain .— 20 pieces Iloylc's|Fast-colored l'rints,|7Ad per yard 1000 Horrock's 3Ci-inch 8., 7jd per yard * f>o pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard oO dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 ~ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Cd pel pair 10 „ Double Bosk Corsets, 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Large lot Bova' Straw Hat*, cheap Cents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 8s per pair Gents' "White Leather Slippers, 2s Cd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Cd per pair SO-f.nch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gent?" Canvas Elastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, 5s Cd perfpair 60 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. AY . EYRE. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous {friends and "the public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and solicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. T M POETAN,T NOTICE. R. "W. DTSO N Begs to inform the LADIES. OF AUCKLAND PROVINC He has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRUNG- & SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, FANCY^GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, MEN'S, BOYS' &■ YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shirts, Caps, Hats (In .Straw and Felt) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. These Goods have been purchased \mdcr great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account 'of the great depression and excess of Stock R.W.D. is'prepared to sell these ~VERY CHOICE GOODS ' AT UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES To facilitate an early Settlement of the Partnership Accounts. R. W. DYSON, .. ..... 130 & 182,, QUEEN-STREET .: ... ■ | (Opposite Somervillo's Stables). LADIES— Have'you seen the New Linen Grenadine—the Newest ! Dress of the Season—and the cheapest, at ; R. W. DYSON'S, ; 130 & 132 QUEEN'STREET. I -LADIES— Hftvefyou seen those Beautiful Black Silks, at 3s 9d; ■ Also, the most Splendid Assortment of New <:' ; Colors in Silks ; very Choice and Cheap, AT DYSON'S. , \. JLADIES— Havd you seen those Splendid Grenadine Dresses, a OSjGd. Most astonishingly Cheap and Choice, at ',;>\ R. W.,i DYSON'S, J 130 & 132, QU EE N-STEEET, I JLADIES^ ~" \-'"^- H.ive|ypu seen the New Cashmere' Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. These Goods ; We all the rage in London and Paris,



Kerosene. CAMEEON'S DIAMOND KEROSINEOIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaeakteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this.Oil, which we recommend for families, bting 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. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. rpHE CHEAP H AED WAEE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKE V Solicit the attention of parties Furniihicg to tlieir LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, I 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 KEKOSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' j i Star Kitchen Ranges and, Register Stoves. !MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! F -ENT in Sums from Is. to £100 -*-« i 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 oil . Valuables. . !l. H. NEUME6EN. ; : • > PAWNBROKER, : * ■ ' ■■■ \ ■:. 165, QUEEN STREET, ' O;P PO9 IT E SAVI Nft S B A.X K. . - Aucsi.AKl>.



Groceries. .-.** >s /: | THE "WEST EFD GUtOCERY ESTABLISHMENT^ CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT GROCEES & TEA MERC HA. N TS, Beg to announce to their friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the largest, most varied, and most select Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Putter, Paeon, Cheese, &c., &c, that ' can be met with in the Province. I j— — - _ | SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious i BLAIR & LAMBERT'S .APPLESAUCE ,2s 6d TEA cannot be excelled' on application. for C(J- at the price. [the poorest 1. habitant or the Splendid New Omrants and! richest citizen cannr t do very clean, from sid. i better than purchase from Several cwt. lower priced. l ELEMTS RAISINS, Sultana Raisin?, very large,; BEST CHEESE,pronounced! Alagniflcent Fruit, ftom C|d', and particularly choice, by connoisseurs to be emmi j 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 j INSPECTION OF OUR | Iggg* andTaWe Ah«j| ofr d OSnpS° n' i STOCK SOLICITED. j »* *»£»;, J-* J



Hotels. MEW CALEDONIA ■WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE. CORKER OF SYMONDS BTEEET & KARAKGAHAPE ftOAD Pktvate Entrance—Symonds Stkeet. LIST OF PRICES :— Martell's aiid Ilennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Martell's acd HcnneEsy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle- " small, 2s " Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Dunville's "Whisky, 4s per bottle; small hottle, 2g Jameson's Dublin "Whisky, 4s and 43 6d (proof) per bottle ; email bottle. 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; .small bottle, Is Cd Old Jamaica Hum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 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. Is Case—Genuike Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy. 5a 6d pc bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Cd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 6s fid per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d io 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is id per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of tbe above made up families and picnic parties. SAMUEL E YIN S0 N 1 PROPRIETOR LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN TREET. P. DAUB V, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and th public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. 8. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. .. 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy'a Dark Brandy .. ~40 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky .. .. ~3 6 Campbelton Whisky .. .. 8 6 Dunville's Whisky ..3 6 West India Rum .. .. 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. .. .. ..8 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandunan's Four Dia mond) 5 0 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE Genuine Bbandb. Per bottlo B. D Hennessy's Brandy ~ .. .. .. ..6 0 Martell's Brandy .. ..5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small .. .. .. ;. 8 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum -,-' .. 5 0 . Danville's Whiskey .. .... .. ..4 0 Champagne No. 2 5 0 Champagne No. 2, pints ~SO Champagne, Jacqueson s 6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints .. .. ..8 0 Claret, St. Julien .. ..8 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..3 6 Tovrnsend's Sarsaparilla .. .. .. ..5 0 English Ginger Wine.. .. .. .. .; 80. English Cinnamon Cordials .. ..' ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ..IS Ram, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store ' ; Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught Terms—Strictly Cash Funeral Undertakers. lvf '■■mTo^T'tj l s £ X' ll • ..". _; '" FUNERAL UNDERTAKES, TOP Og HOBSOK STREET. __ WR. HIYWA.ED'S • . ' CHEAP BEDDING, ■"»}! UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHL\G r ,j.j ( WAREHOUSE, -; ■'.. RE Id O V E D TO WYNDHAM STREET, . k jj (Next Queen-street Corner.) ;_ ; / '~: : .( Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey _~ %l : a streets. ■• ti • • [Established. ,1842.] t ; % xy j a "m~i eso %y$ ** • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &a. , «' ] Cemetery . Enclosures on. Hand or. Made to Order. The Txjldi Supplied -with Fuknishings. WSj.LE SL E V STB EBT B A S.T. '/- Four Doors from Corner. ..---