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Drapery. \V ■ ■'■ m H O M P S O N'S GLOVE-FLTTING CORSETS, 840 PAIRS JUST RECEIVED, j From 10 inches upwards, And only 4s lid per pair, usually Ss Cd These Goods were bought a bargain of the Manufac turer, and are very slightly soiled. R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 1.32, QUEEN STRFET, Opposite Somerville'.-: Stables.j LADIES' COSTUME SKIRTS, BLACK SILK VELVET JACKETS, NEW SILKS, NEW DRESSES, FANCY GOODS, AND I GENERAL DRAPERY, AT R. W. DYSON'S, 130 an d 132, queen street, Formerly Newman & Ewen's, FASHIONABLE WINTER BONNETS, HATS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, FURS, LADIES' CLOTHING, AND BABY WARE, AT R. W. DYSON'S SPACIOUS SHOW-ROOMS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, 130 & 132, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Sommerville's Stables, THE CHEAPEST HOUSE FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, TIES, GLOVES, AND HOSIERY, R. W. DYSON'S, 130 AN D IS2, QUEEN STREET Next Morrin's, Ironmongers. TXEINRICH KOHN JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND,, Bogs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLER^, Specially selected, and of tho Nowost Stylos and Designs. A large portion of tho abovo consist of Quartz and Greonstono Jowellory, Manufactured on tho promises. 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, Whioh aro of the best known manufactures of he home marketa.J *STNote tho address — HEINRICH KOHN, JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET. TJOSES! ROSES! ROSES! LIPPIATT'S PRIZE COLLECTION. PLANTS NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. ROSES planted now will bloom to greatest ad- Vantage next season. To secure good plants early application is necessary. 1873 List can now be had from R. BA.IRD, Victoria street, Auckland. riIHE NEW ZEALAND LAND AND COAL COMPANY (limited). Capital ... £100,000, In 10,000 Shares or £10 Each ; Ll per share payable on application, L 2 on allotment, L 2 ia three months, and the remainder as may bo required, in calls not exceeding L 2 10s per share, with intervals of three months between each call. 3,000 shares have been reserved for the Colony of Hew Zealand. DIRECTORS: Jno. McNair Harknes3, Esq., CE., 1, Victoria / street, Westminster—Chairman. HOME. F.*W: Bird, Esq., Queen's Terrace, Windsor E A. Butterfleld, Esq.. Leadenhall street, E.C, London, of Messrs E. and H. Butterfleld G. J. Engall, Esq., Cheltenham, Director of the Winford Red Hematite Iron Ore Co. (Limited) J. Hunt Gosling, Esq., Little Green, Richmond F. C. Perry, Esq., J.P., Penkridge, Chairman of the Lincolnshire Iron Smelting Co. C. H. Roberts, Esq., Windsor J. H. Saunders, Esq., Porchester Terrace, Bays water, and The Shrubbery, Uxbridge. COLONIAL. Wm. Goodfellow, _Esq., J.P. George Graham, Esq. __ Fred. Ring, Esq. George S. Graham, Esq,, J.P., Inspector in New Zealand for the Norwich Union Insurance Society Richard Coupland, Esq., Chairman Tokatea Gold Mining Company With power to add to their number. BANKERS : London —The Joint Stock Bank Auckland—The Bank of New South Wales. GENERAL MANAGER: W. A. Graham, Esq., of the firm of Preoco and Graham. SECRETARY: George Cartland, Esq., 22, Abingdon street, West minster, and Eton, Windsor. SOLICITORS :. Messrs Ashurst, Morris, & Co., 0, Old Jewry, E.C, London. The Directors of this Company have succeeded in purchasing tho Freehold of two Valuable Tracts of Land in the Wharekawa District, Province of Auck The vendors, believing that large profits will arise from the development of this Estate have!J taken for their freeholds, rights of way, and all their interest in the above properties, together with their surveys and Other data which they have handed over to the Com pany ''.500 paid-up Shares in the Company. The extent of the property is 12,330 acres or 19ph sauaro miles, and, as will bo seen from Plan, its lower extremity extend to within 3£ miles of Pukorokoro (a navigable creek on the Frith of Thames) opposite the Goldfields and Townships of Shortland. Grahamstown, Hastings, and Coromandel being distant from the two first-mentioned towns only about ten miles. Seventy-five Thousand Pounds of tho Capital re mains to be cal'od ap as required for carrying on the : work*. Prospectuses, Roports from Mining and other En- j gtoeersa with estimated cost of Railway, &c, together with forms of applications for Shares, and any further infoiiiation required, can bo procured on application to the GoncraT Manager, at the Company's Office, Vaile's Buildings, Auckland. * Applications for Shares in the annexed form, accom paHied bj; a remittance ofjfttper Share, may be Made tojthe BankersJorthfCJeaeral Manager.



Drapery. rrvRE city clothing mart No. 80, QUEEN STREET. I WINTER CLOTHING! THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT IN THE COLONY. i I ■ OVERCOATS-IRISH FRIEZE OVERCOATS-PILOT, BEAVER, & WITOEY | OVERCOATS—WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS-ALL SIZES & SHAPES EXTRA LONG OVERCOATS! WATERPROOF COATS—Macintosh's Pateat WATERPROOF COATS—Moleskin, IntUatubber Face INDIARUBBER WATERPROOF COATS, FROM 15s. od. ! i Jackets—Reversible Jackets—Witney, Pilot, ancl Beavor Monkey Jackets, from 15s Gd Invorness Capes PILOT & RIPPLE CLOTH GALATEAS- Coombes' Make! BOYS* & YOUTHS' JACKETS, OVERCOATS, AND CAPES. Bannockburn Tweed Suits Heavy Tweed Suits Tweed Trousers and Vests. G-EELONG TWEED SUITS— Melbourne Make Bannockburn Galateas—Coombes'Make Fancy Tweed Galateas—Coombes' Make Black Cloth Galateas - Coombes' Make Blue Cloth Galateas—Coombes' Make. BLACK & CLOTH TWEED PAGET COATS— Coombes' Make t Boys' Tweed Suits Boys' Black Cloth Suits. CLOTH, TWEED, & VELVETEEN KNICKER. _o;> BOOKER SUITS. Moleskin Trousers Bedford Cord Trousers. BEDFORD CORD & TWEED RIDING PANTS. SEASONABLE UNDERCLOTHING! Flannel Shirts Lambs-wool Shirts Merino Shirts Tweed Shirts CRIMEAN SnißTS—Coombes* Makr DRESS SHIRTS SHIRTS, IN SILK, COTTON. WINCEY, AND PHORMIUM TENAXI Fantaloon3, Socks, Stockings, for every change of temperature. Wool Scarves Silk Scarves Fancy Ties and Scarves PAPER COLLARS, LINEN COLLARS, FRONTS CUFFS, GLOVE . Etc, TOILETI REQUISITES & PERFUMERY, Black Silk Hats Drab SheU Hats Hard Felt Hats Soft Felt Hats Tweed, Cloth, and Silk Hats " A THE BISMARCK HAT FOR 2s. 11d. Geelong Tweeds Nelson Tweeds * Bliss's Tweeds Bannockburn Tweeds Black and Blue Cloths Pilots, Wltneys, &c. TILE LARGEST ASSORTMENT PATTERNS IN ABOVE GOODS IN THE COLONY. PORTMANTEAUS, TRAVELLING BAGS, DRESSING CASES, * RUGS, BLANKETS, WRAPPERS. i Garments Made to Obd.sr with Neatness and Despatch. THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, |QUEEN STREET. SAM UEL COOMBES, J I PROPRIETOR. • '~.. . # . . . i-'.fat, . ■ A. ...... _ j 41



Insurance. NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. i This Society, originally established in 1797, offers advantages to insurers which Companies cf mere recent standing are unable to do. In proof of the public confidence at home in the principles and conduct of the Norwich Union Fire Office, its Business ha 3 steadily INCREASED to ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS Sterling. £100,000,000. The LOWEST RATES only are charged. This Office is distinguished for its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £2,608,116 having been paid to insurers for losses by firo. BANK CREDIT being established in New Zealand, as also a large reserve fund in the Bank in cash ,Losses will be paid here promptly, The Society's Agents can accept any insurances, and fix the limits and the premiums without leaving first to consult Directors. NO CHARGE for Policies, Endorsements, or Surveys, A LOCAL INSTITUTION so far as the investment of rr3 Receipts in the Colony of New Zealand, and to this national advantage may be superadded the support of a large and wealthy English ollice. In effecting Insurances against Fire it is of the first importance to select an office of High Charac ter, Lono Stanuino, and Staiulitst. Every information as to the Society's Rates and Principles, or as to Special Rates, may be obtained at the Society's Offices. J. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. Offices: Vaile's Buildlngg. SCOTTISH" COMMEECIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL ~ ONE MILLION STERLING. AOT3VTB * PREECE AND GRAnAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSUBANOE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. TnE SOUTH BRITISH is a thoroughly local institution, with moro than 000 shareholders, al resident in tho Colony. Fire and Marino Risks taken at the Lowest Current Ratos. A. BOARDMAN, Manager USTRALIAN MUTUL PRO VI DENT SOCIETY. Established 1819. OR MUTUAL LIFITIsSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Dead Offico: Wellington. Local Board of Directors : Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C, Chairman. Hon William Fltzherbert, Esq., M.H.R., Doputy Chairman. A. de Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C, George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. Auditors .- Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Joe Darsfleld, Esq. Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now established, and is prepared to carry on businoss in thoir branch offices. Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress ©f the Society, and forms of proposal, may be had on application to any of the agents, or at the head office, as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referoe— T B. Kenderdine, Surgeon. SURPLUS STOCK at Reduced Prices :— Iron Buckets ls 6d Smoothing Planes , 2s 6d Bridles ~, 2s Od Saddle Girths 12s Od Barrow Wheels 3s Od Grindery. J. ROUT. High-street. "P STA BLIS HED 1859 PIANOS. PIANOS. THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OE MUSIC, 38, Shortland-street. V Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from £14 to £125. Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one year after purchase, free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. ON SALE by the undersigned, Ex ' Heather Bell,' 280 TONS COALS, In lots to suit purchasers. GEO. W. BINNEY. AUG XL AND MARKET. WILLIAM EADY, MEAT SALESMAN, 14, Auckland Market, Second Stall from Cook-street (Lately with Messrs Arthur & Son, [and formerly of Newgato Market, London), Having commenced Business as above, respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. N.B.—Delivery to any part of tho City at Market Prices. HOOPING COUGH! HOOPING COUGH ! WILLIAMS'S BALSAMIC PECTORAL ELIXER speedily Relieves and effectually Cures* the most distressing cases of Hooping Sough. Prepared only at " The " People's Dispensary, 215, Queen-street (opposite City Hall). TOOTHACHE! TOOTHACHE! William's*" nervine, or Odontaligic Essence, wiU be'found to give mmediate relief in the most violent paroxysm of tain.—To be had (Wholesale and Retail) only at the 'eople's Dispensary, 215, Queen street, opposite City j



Miscellaneous. APOTHECARIES' HALL. SMITH'S RHEUMATIC & GOUT MEDICINES. Extract from Letter :—'* Sir, I beg to return you my sincere thanks for the bottle of Medicine you supplied me with for Rheumatics. When I received it I was in most excruciating agony, had had no rest for nights; but after the first three doses I, broke into a gentle perspiration, found immediate relief, and, thank God, enjoyed a good night's sleep. I had before tried several advortised nostrums but withont success. Accent my grati tude." SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS The best Aperient known, Tonic Alterative, and Purifying, containing no Mercury. Extract from letter:—" Sir- Ihaveg reat pleasure in stating that through the aid of your Antibilious and Liver Pills (using one or two doses a week) I have been restored from intense suffering, arising from torpid liver, loss of rest and appetite, nervousness and general disarrangement, to the possession of perfect health. I also observe that the Pills have a marked diuretic effect, giving great relief to the kidneys." SMITH'S WORM POWDERS. The enormous Sale of these Powder is still in creasing. Extract from letter:—" Sir— Af tertrying every known remedy upon my children for worms I was at last fortunately induced by a neighbor to try a packet of your Worm Powders. I used them according to the directions, and the result was so astonishing that if I had not been an eye-witness I would not have believed it. I am pleased to state that since using them my children have recovered their looks, health, and appetite ; in short, a shilling packet has saved me pounds' worth of medicine. Please send by bearer a packet of Powders, as I wish to give them to friend," PROPEirTOR ; G. SYDNEY SMITH, Cjhemist, Etc., APOTHECARIES' HALL, 220, QUEEN STREET, Three Doors Below the City Hall. |wr^'t^" ~ ~ i | iiTpo!iterjdf : .wi«k'. n-rjiniretHpl _SSBYIGS HOlfij; AND WINE, AND. SPIRIT STORE, QTTEEISr STBEET, (CORNER O,F WELLESLEY STREET), AUCKLAND. JOHN HANCQCK, PROPRIETOR. ROYAL HOTEL, PRINCES STREET ONEHUNGA, Having a Commanding View of tho narbour and surrounding conntry. HENRY PULLER (late of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds street) having taken the hbove Commodious Family Hotel, begs to inform his friends and tho public that he is prepared to give every attentior to the comfort of 6uests who may honour him with thoir visits. Meals to order at all hours. Tablo d' HotC at 1 p.m. on Sundays. N.B —Only the Beat Brands of Wines and Spirits kept. Whitson's Celebrated Brilliant Sparkling Ales. Bii-i-iajidm — One of Alcock's Best Tables. Also, Billiard-Bagatollejplato Table. GOOD BEDS. Q AM PB ELL'S CENTRAL HOTEL (OprasiTE Auckland Savings Bank), QUEEN STREET. The undorsigned begs to inform nis friends and the public that sinco taking possession of the abovo long established Hotel ho has sparod no oxpenso in tho entire renovation of the establishment. THE BAR has boen newly Painted, Papered, and Decorated, and it is stocked witli a careful selection of tho very best Liquours of tho Choicest Brands. THE SITTING-ROOMS have also been Newly Furnished for the.convenience and comfort of customers. THE BEDROOMS have all been Re-furnished and thoroughly repaired, and everything done that wil conduce to the comfort of Boarders. THE CAFE has been fitted up in a first-class style, and will bo under the superintendence of a THOROUGHLY QUALIFIED COOK. J.S.C. wishes particularly to intimate that evory at tention will be given to his customers. JAMES STEVENSON CAMPBELL, PROPRIETOR. IRISH ERIEZE OVER-COATS At the City Clothing Mart. WATERPROOF TWEED OVER-COATS, At the City Clothing Mart EXTRA LONG OVERCOATS, - At the City Clothing Mart. EXTRA THICK OVER-COATS, Just the thing for the Front. Bullet-proof Behind. DANTZIC SPRUCE. BRAND: RICK & FISCHER. THIS universal and excellent beverage of the celebrated brand of Rick and Fischer is now to bo had on Draught, in Bottle, or by the Keg, from JOHN SCEATS, BRITISH HOTEL, Queen street. Highly recommended by tho faculty ARE YOU IN WANT OF MONEY. LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner op Queen and Wellesley-streets). MONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for tho better se curity of Valuables. MORRIS MARKS, PROPRIETOR. MIEE O OLDWATER, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WEST QUEEN STREETS, LOAN OFFICE. Money Lent on every description of Goods in any gum up to One Thousand Pounds. ( MYER GOLDWATEB, ... |



Sewing Machines, <sse a Sewing Machines for the Million! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY at] MONTAGUE'S CELEBRATED EANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. The "Defiance" Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine, complete WITH EXTRAS. £ s. d. Price 6 0 0 With Table 6 10 0 THIS Machine has been awarded seven PRIZE MEDALS at the various com petitive trials held in Victoria and New South Wales, and is generally'admired for its elegance of finish, the certainty of its doing all that the most expensive ma chines are supposed to perform at one-half their cost, and its extreme simplicity, as children are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " GKERMANIA" SILENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING: MACHINE. Price £5 16 0 With 19 extras. This Machine has obtained a world-wide notoriety, having been awarded Twenty-six Gold Medals in Europe, and has taken several Prizes in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Geolong, and is acknowledged by the Victorian Press as one of the Best and Cheapest Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines yot submitted to tho public. A constant supply of Needlea, Cotton, and aU extras, on hand. An experienced Machinist always on the premises to instruct purchasers, and lessons given gratis, if required to parties preferring, at their own residences In order to meet the requirements cf all classes WEEKLY PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN, Notk the Address — Montague's Fancy Bazaar, QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND. ■\TOTICE ! JS OTICE ! NOTICE! HOLLOAVAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT at English Prices. Pills, ls l^d per box, Ointment, ls l^d per pot; an importation from Holloway direct. Also, Heissor's Hollow-ground Razors, imported direct, guaranteed ; fourteen days' trial allowed, if not approved of in fourteen days the money will be returned ; tho finest Razors of the age, same as used by Barbers. Spectacles (in case) to suit all sights, from ls per pair. Ormond's Swiss Cigars (genuine), four for 6d ; por bundle (25), 2s Cd. A Large Stock of Cigars and Tobaccos always on hand or in bond. Opera Glasses, 14 to 17 lines, from 14s Cd each, in leather cases. Best Violin Strings, Ist, 2nds, Srds, put or silk, at 4d each, double lengths.—W. ADAMS, Tobacconist, Queen street, Auckland. SHORTLAND STREET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native In bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b, 81b, and 601b 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 i-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell's and Bengal, in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp*B Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins 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 boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and ColoniaL D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS ■W YNDUAM-. STREET. AUCKLAND TFAYL O R ' S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES Are a thoroughly GENUINE ARTICLE Containine IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS, Being correct and substantial in construction, simple in action, handsome in appearance, and giving thorough satisfaction. Prices—Hand Machine, 5 guineas ; Stand Machine, 7 guineas and 8 guineas, extras included. Requisites supplied, instruction given, and repair done^on the premises. T. PEACOCK, optician, Shortland-street, AGENT FOR NEW ZEALAND. * TO SETTLERS, BUTCHERS £ AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, &C., r&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-offico), Auckland. MUEEINS! MUEEINS! MUFFINS! g) E. H. PERCY, Wholesale and Retail Muffin Baker, begs to inform the public generally that he will Re commence Business in the above line To-morrow (Saturday), 24th inst., and trusts by strict attention to' business and an article equal to that made by him when in business before to merit a continuance of past favors. N.B.—To be had at Messrs Caley and Waters', Confectioners, Queen street. p H 0 T O G- R A P H Y. G. REDEERN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER. 103, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Rooms over Mr Kino's Chemist. Ca/rtes-de-visite taken the best style at 12s 6d per dozen 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. COAL, FIREWOOD, ETC. g HE P HEED & C O. Have on Sale at their Yards— 160 tons Bay of Islands Coal , 200 tons Best Ti-tree Firewood. Orders left at the Yard, or at the Office, next door i to Mr Binney's, Queen street, wiU receive prompt J attention. The Yards are on the town side of Mr H, Gilflllan's » Coal Dep6t. SLAuokland, May 81,1873,



Miscellaneous* ■ftT McCULSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSONST REET [Established 1842.] WJ A M~~I E S O N, • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures l^fland or Made to Order. | The Trade Supplied^ Furnishing*. WELLESLEY STREET E A S.T. I ' Fcmr Doors fror" ,° °,? j,,, iii mm ii■ ■ I\XT R. HATWAED'si § VV • CHEAP BEDDING, iUPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING I b WAREHOUSE,' [ 1 REMOVED j I T^ i I WYNDHAM STREET, E jj (Next Queen-street Corner.) f 1 Residence and Shop": Corner of Pitt and Grey j \\ streets. I OIL, COLOE, GLASS, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STRft-kl, Next to Bank of New Zealand. J. HE NDER SO N, 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. VENETIAN BLINDS WIRE GAUZE, AND PEBFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen slons, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES •g^gTSENT TO ALL PARTS OF HEW ZEALAND. Bu. K. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired an painted. VENETIAN HOUSE. Shortland street, Auckland. PUBLIC NOTICE. JCATEE (late Crombie's) EOYAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie; and having secured the services- of an Experienced Operator, feels warranted in stating that hey will receive every civility and attention, as well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. J. C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now ompleto. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERL, AND OTHERS. THE undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSINS, 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 MANUFAO UR VOIUVD, A LPEED ALEY -"- PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs Ridley and Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) : Every description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable prices, in a workmanlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. S3T Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 215, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams ? Dispensary. WO L E E S AROMATIC SCHEIDAM SCHNAPPS (Registered). It is an indisputable fact that the advantages of this perfectly pure beverage have now rendered it the most | largely consumed of any imported spirit, the demand throughout the whole of the Australian colonies almost exceeding the capability of tho proprietor to supply. Wolfe's Schnapps ii now occupying the place held in past years by inferior brands of geneva, the medical profession testifying to its excellence over these and other adulterated spirits, including French brandy, in no less than TEN THOUSAND LETTEES, which are in the possession of the manufacturer, aU certifying to its perftct purity and marked superiority over every other stimulant as a diuretic, tonio, and restorative. The Resident Physician of the Sydney Infirmary says :— *' I have no lesitation in statingthat I consider your Schnapps a most exceUent stimulant and diuretic." The Government; Analytical Chemist, Melbourne, says :—As a sample (o f hollands gin, Ido not think it can be surpassed. It may be recommended for use in hospital and prifale practice as a good aromatic stimulant." 1 f - . . CAUTION. An injunction akinst the sale of a counterfeited article has recently been granted in the Supreme Court of New Sjuth Wales, under a penalty of £30,000 ; and we jr e instructed, with a view to pro tect the public, toprosecute any one ofFering for salo any imitation of tie genuine brand, for which we aro the sole Whosale lAgents for the whole of Australia and New Zealand WD. NATHAN & CO., £. Agents. ELECTIONOF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. JN compliance with tbe request of a large number of the Electors, I have to announce that it is my intention to become a Candidate for tho Office of Superintendent at the forthcoming Election. I will take an early opportunity of meeting the Electors and explaining my viewa .on quostions. Meeting the interests of the Province. , HUGH H. I.USK,



Miscellaneous. _ WASHING- MADE EABYj| AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT. J. ALL E N DER, SOAP AND CANDLE Manu facturer, PARNELL, AUCKLAND, » Begs to call the attention of the Trade <md the pnbllo in general to his various brands of SOAP, which for excellence of quality cannot be surpassed. » Household Soap, a good cheap Soap, No. 2 ~ a superior quality Soap, Al „ being the best Soap made,: and should be in every family, as its washingquallHei are really Al, and for durability is unequelled. ASK FOR ALLENDER'S Al SOAP, . And see that you get it, as one trial will be enough to secure its constant use. SOFT SOAP Is also manufactured on the premises, which tan ' machinery, wool-washing, &c, in equal in quality to the imported article. ALLENDER'S PURIFIED MOULD CANDLES Are admitted by all to be the best in the market, and are guaranteed to burn longer than sperm. To accommodate customers he has taken an office ' in Fort-street, next door to Messrs S. Cochrane and ' Son'h Auction Mart, whore orders can be left, which " will have prompt attention. PARNELL STEAM SOAP * CANDLE WORKS, 12th September, 1875. NOTICE. .... THE public are informed that I Lave obtained a License from the City Council Oflice. for the Removal of Rubbish or Night Soil. The lowest price charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders may be left at tha City Council Office ; orfat Mr Sceats' British Hotel. ABEL FLETCHEB. A~UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK ESTABLISHED 1817. , Pre hi d en t: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVER OR,' Vjci.-Pbesii.bnt: , WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is open dally from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from ls. and upwards received, for which [ per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. :. _ R. CAMERON, i Accountant. FROST'S RUBBER STAMPS. ORDERS will be received at the Evening Star office for Rubber Stamps of any size or pattern. These. Stamps may be used for \ Printing on Paper. Linen, Wood, Glass, or any even surface. They are much cheaper than any Other ! description of Stamp. 1 Specimens maybe seen on application to ....; REED & BRETT, Sole Agents. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, ;__ QUEEN STREET Q PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY TN returning thanks to the public JL for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection of Supeeiob Pouts, Sherries, and Adelaide Winks ; also, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remune&axivi Prices fob. Cash. f LIST OT PRICES. Per Bottle. 8. B, f Superior Adelaide Wine .. .. .. .. BM; Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. .. *aQ.;: Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy ~ .. 4.0, Greenlecs and Colville a Whisky 8, Campbelton Whisky 8 ' Dunville's Whisky 8 6>r Westlndiaßum 8 0;.? Sherry Wine, really good .. 8 6| Superior Sherry 4 P.i OldPortWine A- 0 ' Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mfifod) o : \ Tbe above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle* s. si Hennessy's Brandy ..6 0." Martell's Brandy .. ..6 0- Geneva, JDKZ, large .. .. .. ..,46 Geneva, JDKZ, small 8 0 ,f Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 0' Fine Old Jamaica Rum 6 0 DunvUle's Whiskey 4 0 i Champagne No. 2 ..6 6:, Champagne No. 2, pints 8 0, Champagne, Jacqueson's .. .. .. .. 6-0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 8 o'■'•'■■' Claret, St. Julien ... 8 0 Australian AVines, very best brands .. .. 8 6;- Townsend's Sarsaparilla 6 0 English Ginger Wine .. ..'8 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0-: Alo and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 8 . Rum, 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. COBB & CO.'S TELEGRAPHIC 1 , LINE OF MAIL COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and; Friday, at 6 a.m., for— s. d. a. dL-'iss Otahuhu.. .. 2 C Point Russell ~ 15 0 Papatoetoe .. 4 0 Ngaruawahla .. 80 0 Papakura .. 6 6 Hamilton ..86 0 Drury .. ..7 6 Cambridge ... 40 0 '■>, Leave Hamilton; every Tuesday, Thursday, and ' Saturday, at 6 a.m., for—- ,sill Ngaruawahia .. 6 0 Papatoetoe .. 80 6 Point Russell .. 20 0 Otahuhu .. ~ 82 6 Drury .. .. 27 6 Auckland .. 85 0 Papakura ~ 28 - Leaves Hamilton, at 8 a.m., for Alexandra every Tuesdayand Saturday; "leaves Alexandra at 12 noon ' for Hamilton, to meet the Coach for Auckland, every Monday and Friday. Parcels forwarded to all parts of the Waikato, and must be paid for before leaving tho office. We don't i s hold ourselves responsible for any parcels value over ! £5. DAILY TIME TABLE. Leavo Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 6 a.m., and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m., for Otahuhu Papatoetoe Papakura Drury. ** Leaves Drury every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 12 noon, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 o'clock p.m., for Papakura, Papatoetoe, ■ Otahuhu and Auckland. Leave Auckland at 3 p.m. for Otahuhu Papatoetoe Papakura Drury . Leave Drury at 7.Soa.m. for Papakura Papatoetoe Otahuhu Auckland Carriages, Buggies, or Saddle Horses can be hired for all parts of the province. Booking Office :—Elliott-street. C G. QUICK, Proprietor. -, H. MOFFLIN, Manager. JJ OW I C X AND AUCKLAND LINE OF ROYAL MAIL COACHES. DAILY TIME TABLE. Leave Howick for Panmure, St. John's College Remuera, and Auckland, at 7.30 a.m. Leave Auckland for Remuera, St. John's College, 1 Panmure, and Howick, at 3 p.m. J. LOOMB & CO., Proprietors. Ts_f\/"\T__PTXT_TI _T\T_i Ta-rrrr- ■«■■»■»■«_».«—_. J> ■ nm-n-n-nm '•"_.