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PA pTkTu^i_T~A NNN [J'AL races, To be held at Papakura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA. HANDICAP of 100 soys., witli a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second'horse to receive SO soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two mlles.B Nominations enclosing 1 soy., to be made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATUEDAY, December 13 Weights to be declared on January 7, 1874 Ae ceptances,.enclosing 2 soys., on January 14, at 8 p m o^eTc? pf SweeP. 3 soys., to.be paid at 1 p.m. on day ad?ertbS£te f programme t0 be PnMMied ln fut ure WILLIAM C. BEEAKELL, ■d ■ , Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Fapakura, December 3,1873. PEA NUTS.—Just received, a -*- Fresh Shipment. Eoasted daily. W. MARSHALL, J?' E V I T E E E E, Queen-street. 1000 DOZEN Gentlemen's -LV-/ \J \J BHk Scarves, Is 6d each, at S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHIXG MART, N 0..80, Queen street. WILLOW $ROVE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE Proprietor of WILLOW GEOVE, 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 supply Tea, Coffee, and other Eefreshments during the holidays. Immense Supply ov Fbuit. Prime Devonshire Cream. WILLOW GEOVE, Second Gaidens from Lower Wharf. R. ALISON, Proprietor. B. CEOCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAE HOBSON STEEET), BOOTMAKEE, IN returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any style of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. 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. CJTAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. H E M U S Having taken the premises next to Blair and Lambert, and near the entrance of the Market Hall, begs to intimate to hisjfriends and the public that ha ■will open TO-MOREOW (Sauturday), 20th instant, with an entire New Steck of Colonial-mado Boots and Shoes, consisting of — Men's Strong Watortights, Bluchers, Lace Boots, Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &c. . Women'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. 85T Note the Address : - S. H E M U S, STAE COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OFF! Q B E O O X E S Begs to inform his numerous customers and tho pubHc generally that on account of extensive alterations which he is about making he will Sell, FOE ONE MONTH ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT PEIOES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. k Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the BLUE 800 T, 256, QUEEN-STEEET) (Opposite the Market Haxl), O. BROOKES, PEOPEIETOE. HEIST MAS CAKES for ALL CLASSES OP THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigned ln wishing his former Patron* A MEEEY CHEISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they purchased their, Christmas Cakes for the last seven years, and bogs to assure them that he >will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. W.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. jbst Note the Address "©a C. WOODWARD & SON, 260, QUEEN-STEEET, DzßEOTivr Opposite the New Market. MEDIOO-BOTANIO DISPENSARY. H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DKUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HEEBALIST, 65, Victoria Street, Corkhb of| Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antiapasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders; Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HEEBS. Proprietor of) the far-famed WOEM POWDEES, whioh are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. %.* A few copies of Dr. Coffin'sGulde to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale. ■ , rjnHE PEOPLE'S DISPENSAEY Jukction of Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the New Market.) MR. A. M. WILLIAMS Begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that although he has been burnt out "twice" he Is not yet consumed, and that he has ' THIS DAY EE-OPENED hia Dispensary in those Brick Premises In front of the New Market, which ia now replete with a SELECTION OF PUEE DBUGS CHEMICALS, PHAEMACEUTICAL PEEPAEATIONS, PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES, &c, Ac, and trusts to meet with a continuance of that con fidence bestowed on him for the past nine years. flarObserve the Address: — JUNOTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STEEETS. In front of the Now Market WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are prepared to make liberal CASH ADVAN OEB on WOOL, FLAX, GUM, &c., consigned to their correspondents islLondon or New York. HENDERSON &. MACFARLANE..



Drapery. 5 » I < i s m ° a W OQ N II ° M S S <i * » -la \2k I 1« 3* g . ago j <i * - *sSsi «« < *J * %2 5 * s 2 I** « od ij 2 " 6. £ S y w g S '^y ILLIAM EYRE ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (Victoria-htrkkt), ,„.,,„ AND AT THE MARKET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain .— 20 pieces Hoyle's'Fast-colored Prints,|7id per yard 1000 Horrock's 35-inch li., 7Jd per yard 60 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 80 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cdto 2s each 20 „ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, Ss Cd pei pair 10 „ Double Busk Corsets, 4s oach 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Large lot Bo»s' Straw Hat?, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, !)s per pair Gents' AVhite Leather Slippers, 2s Od per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Cd per pair 80-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gent?' Canvas Elastic Boots, 8s per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, 5s Cd pcrjpalr 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I h»ve a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. W E~ Y~ R E . Insurance- THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND OAPITiL .. £760,000. rpHE 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. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL ]N BUBANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS : PREEOE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle's Buildings, Queen-street, Ancklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE Share List for the Province of Auckland will CLOSE on 24th Inst GEOEGE W. BINNEY, Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been Ec-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Eates o Premium, Elsks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Departaient can be made payable either In Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queen treet HENDERSON 6c MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PEO VIDENT SOCIETY. ITOB MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BEANCH : Head Office: Wellington. Present Annual Bevknub, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persona Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declaied every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENBY GILFILLAN. Medical Keferee— "2. B. KEipEBDINS



; Notices r£ H E MAZE! THE MAZE!! WILL BE| OPEN TO THE'PUBLIC AT CHEISTMAS, ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS, NOETH SHOEE. QHEISTMAS CAKES! CHRISTMAS CAKES ! CHEISTMAS CAKES ! ST. MUNGO CAFE AND CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISHMENT. CHAS. CANNING Has on hand A LAEGE ASSOETMENT OF CHRISTMAS CAKES, A LAEGE ASSOETMENT OF PLAIN & FANCY BISCUITS. Also, Confectionery of every description suitable for Christmas parties and presents, including Cusaques, plain and fancy Somebody's Luggage Bnrlesque ditto Fun Amongst Celestials ditto Bal Masque ditto Siiirah Gamp ditto New Came of Dominos ditto. ICE CEEAMS and ICED DRINKS dally during the season ICED JELLIES for invalids on hand daily. Orders for Picuic Thirties will be received up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 23rd inst. Orders for Mince Pies will bo received up to twelve o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst, N.B.—The Cafo will bo Closed od Christmas Diiy and Boxing Day. QHAELES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE. tSTEX.Cn SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE A PRIZE..JK' In one Ciiko will be Inserted a GOLD WEDDING KING. The Drawing will take placo on Christmas Eve. A ComuUte of Subscribers will be respectfully requested to conduct the samu. 400 SUBSCRIBERS AT 2h. 6d. EACH, LoO. Ist Prize, Wedding Cake L 8 G 0 2nd Prize. Iced Cako .. .. .. .. 2 10 0 3rd Prizo, Scotch Bun .. .. .. 1 10 0 ■Hh Prize, Currant Pound Cake .. .. 12 0 43 Scotch liuns, Cs (ach .. .. ~ 12 18 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, 4if each .. 20 0 0 160 Packets Lollies, Cd each .. • ~ 3 15 v 100 Packets lion-lions, Is each ..... 500 LSO 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to bo had of CHAS. BURTON, CONFECTIONER, P A E N E L L. : Orders for Mince Pies—largo or small-arc respect fully requested to bo sent not later than 4 p in on the 2nd inst. OCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAL OCCIDENTAL. LUNG- EESTOREES (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOR). NO MORE NEED OF DOCTOES. The following Medicines will bo dispensed for the benefit of the public: TIME TOR DOSES : Ear-openers, 6am Reviver, Bam P-Head Reducer (certainty), 0.30 am Renovator, 7am Appetizer, Bam Digester, 9am P—Stuffers and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers. 12 Spooneys, 12.20 pm P—Special Tea, lpm Lightning Dews, 2pm Retirers, iJ p m Eoarer's Double, 4pm Sitter-up, spm Invlgorator, opm P—Throat Clearers, 7pm Hunky Ticklers 8 p in Sociables, 9pm National Consolers (a la Dunedin), 10 p m Night Caps, 11 p m Diqk and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m P—Boston Floats, freo. N.B.—The items marked P are entirely for the use of the Permissive Public, none others need apply at the hours! set opposite. ' Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. {EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. JJOTIOE! NOTICE! THE LAST WEEK! THE LAST WEEK! THE LAST WEEK! Chance for LEW IS SON'S £2 0 GIFT. t For every 20s laid out You get a chance to be drawn on my return. V. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OF NOETH SHORE. THE TTudersigned begs to announce to the residents of the North Shore and sur rounding districts that ho intends opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, December 17th, 1873. His well-known character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a first-class .article will be supplied, and begs to jjjlieit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. . ~i F. 11. HAMMOND, Victoria Butchery, North Shore.-••< ■ "



Drapery. i Q I' T T H A L L, QUEEN STREET. A. LINABURY AttD CO. Are now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE or j i DRAPERY AND ULOTHING-, Comprising the largest and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland ; and in submitting their List of Prices, would direct Special Atten tion to the fact that teing Direct Importers is a sufficient proof tbat their stock cannot he appioached by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever means the same may try to convince the j public to the contrary. Orders by Post—Town and Country— care'ully and promptly executed. COMPARISON INVITED ; COMPETITION DEFIED, TRICE LIST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 200 Men's Black Alpaca Sacs, from Cslld 200 Men's Black Lustre Sacs, from Ss lid 300 Men's Brown Drill Sacs, from Gs 3d ]50 Men's Silk Dust Coats, from 17s Cd 150 Men's Silk Calatca Coats, fiom 20s 200 Men's Black Alapaca Galateas, from 9s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 100 Men's Tweed Suits, from 31s 0d 100 Men's Tweed Suits, super., from -12s Cd 100 .Men's Tweed Suit?, Nelson, fiom 42s Gd 100 Men's Tweed Sac Coats, from Us lid 2.10 Men's Black Sac Coats, from 12s lid 150 Men's Mack Paget Coats, 2"js IUO .Men's Bine Diagonal Suits, from 30k 17f) Men's Drill Trousers and Vest, 14s 200 Sydney Tweed Trouacis and Vests, ijx 9<l 100 Oeelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, from :ios 100 Serviceable 'lrouser.* and Vests, from 12s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 100 Light Tweed Trousers and Vests, 18 Cd :;i.hj Men's Light Tweed Trousers, 10s 200 Men's Light Tweed Trousers, OsOd ■200 Men's Light'J weed Trousers, Ss !ld 200 Men's White Canvas Trousers, from 2s Cd 100 Men's Brown Drill Tronseis, r.s : J,d 100 Men's White Drill Trousers, Gs 100 S.B. White Marsella Vests, 4s Cd 100 D.B. "White Marcel la Vests, Gs 9d 100 Mack Cloth Vests, good, Cslld 100 Black Cloth Vests, superfine, Ss Dd 100 Fancy Tweed and Dot Vests, from in 9d PRICE LISTS OK BOYS'AND YOUTHS' SUPERTOR CLOTHING, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 150 Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Cs Sd 75 Boys' Zouavo Suits, Ts lid 100 Boys' Kosauth Suits, richly trimmed, 10.3 9d 100 Buys' Lome Suits, braided, 12s Cd 100 Boys' Lome Suits, braided, 14s (id Boys' and Children's Drill and Serge Sailor Suits, ki large lines 100 Boys' and Youths' Light Tweed Suits, 20s Od 100 Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth Suits, from Ms Gd 75 Boys' and Youths' Black ('loth Sac Coats, from 1 Is Gd 120 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, Colonial made 100 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, very cheap 100 Hoys' Light Tweed Trousers 100 Youths' Light Tweed Trousers FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 250 Boys' and Youths' [Hack Lustre Sac Coats A Large Line in Boy's Light Tweed Trousers, cheap A Large Line in Hoys' and Youths' Vests, cheap 500 dozen Boys' and Youths' Collars, all shapes, Cd 5U dozen Boys' Cloth Caps from 1b 3d 30 dozen lIovV and Youths' Straw IJats, from Is 4d 2.1 dozen Fiji Hush Hats, Is each 30 dozen Boys'and Children's Felt lints, alack and drab 25 dozen Boys' aud Youths Crimean Shirts, from Is lid 15 dozen Boyn' and Youths' White Shirts, all sizes 35 dozen Boys' and Youths' lirown nnd Coloured Seeks 1000 yards Serviceable Tweeds for Boys' wear, from Is Od 70 dozen Boys' ai.d Ytullis' Scarfs and Ties, from Gd FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 50 dozen Men* Straw Hats, wido leaf, 2s Od 80 dozen Men's Black Alpines, from 2s lid 25 dozen Men's Canadians, from as 3d |2,'j dozen Men's Drab Kossuths, from 3s 3d A Splendid Line in Men's Black and Drab Wire Rims A Splendid Line in all colors, Men's Alpines FOR ON]-] MONTH ONLY. 500 dozen Men's Cotton Sox, Cd 350 dozen Men's Merino Sox, from Od 175 dozen Men's Heavy Shetland Sox, from Is 150 dozen Men's White Cambric Handkerchiefs, at 8d 200 dozen Men's Black Tom Thumb Ties, at Gd 500 dozen Men's West End Collars, linen faced, at Od ' FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. A. Linabury & Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 4s Gd A. Linabury & Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 5s Ed A. Linabury & Co.'s Heavy "Working Shirt, at 2a Od A. Linabury & Co 's Heavy Outside Working Shirt, at 3s 3d A. Linabury A Co.'s.Fine White Shirt, atßs lid A. Linabury & Co.'s Fine Dress Shirt, at 5s lid 50 dozen Light Drill Hats, at'ls lOd 50 dozen Men's Flannel Singlets, at 3s Cd 50 dozen Men's Flannel Pants, at 3s 9d 6 cases Heavy Crown Brand Moles 3 cases Summer Tweeds, for Men's Wear 2 cases Best Black Silk Paris Hats, cheap 2 casos Best Drab Shell Hats, very cheap FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 3 cases Gent's Silk Umbrellas, from 7s lid 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Silk Umbrailas, cheap 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Alpaca; Umbrellas, from Cs 6d 2 cases Gent's Black SiUt Scarfs, new shapes. Is 9d 2 cases Gent's Coloured Silk Scarfs, new shapes Is 2d 2 cases, Gent's Coloured and Black Silk Scarfs to tie, Is lid. A. LINABURY & CO* Will submit tho above splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for the ensuing Christmas Festival, feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their k , part to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed S9 I ' on them since opening. itSTNoTB the Address— A. LINABUEY & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEE.N STREET, AUCKLAND. ■ . . i [_ '. tWj lYk 11 BA M ■•■1 mOt BBS^ flk^p~J i SHORTLAND'^TREET, ; : Nearly Opposite the Post-office,



Groceries.. OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. QHfIISTMAs"FRTJITS& SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOPLE'S TEA W AREII OUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb 0 5j Finest Eleme Eaisins, per lbj 0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, per lb ' 0 10 I Muscatels, fine quality, per lb 10 | Table Rice, per lb .. .. 0 3 r Sugars, from .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 4.V i Salad Oil, per bottle ..0 8 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Pine Strong Tea, per lb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb 2 0 No 3 Bich Pekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No i finest quality, per lb .. .. .. ..3 0 Our TEAS are selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality gives entire satisfaction. HAMS. BACO V. CHEESE, FLOUR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every descrfption sold by us are of the best quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE. P EE N C H & CO., FAMTLY GROCERS, - THE PEO P L E'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKFT STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING ■ NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NE W SEASON TEAS! JUST OPENED OUT. , Our 2s fid Tea will be found of a First-class Quality. j Our 3s Tta unsurpassed for purity and excellence ■ of flavour. I Sydney Co.\s Xo 1 Sugar sjd per lb ! A very Superior Light Urown Ditto .. 5d ~ ; llobart Town Jams 8d per tin A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices:— s. d. New Patras Currants 0 5j per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7" , New Figs, ex Chile 10 per box Sultanas, Muscatels, .lordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, Ac, all of which will be sold at Thk Lo\\K.-T Pkices for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConnell's Bacon, Hams, Cheese, &c, &c, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders. < loads delivered. iTST Please Note the Address:--- COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, & PROVISION DEALERS, W E 1. T. I N O T O N - S T V. V. E '1' (Near Hepburn-street), At; C X L AND. Sewing Machines. TATLOE'S PATENT LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINES Are, with confidence, recommended to tin: public not only as containing Impobtant Improvementh, but also as being constructed throughout in the most substantial manner possible. They make the Lock-stitch by means of a shuttle working In an F/llii>tio Dihkci ion in such a position that it is readily accessible, aid where its action can be easily seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to be the most beautiful and noiseless Shuttle movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competition*, and have been awarded FIVE PRIZE MEDALS. A O KMT !— T. PEAC OC X, OPTICIAN, QUBIV STKKKT. KKAK THK BANK OP NuW ZkALAND THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. TH E following abstract is taken from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showirg the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he year 1872 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported ; from makers of less note arc not taken into con- j sideration :—Stanford and Co., Agents for the " Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 cases, value : £24,055 ; LoNd and Co , Agents for the "Wheeler and I Wilson Company, 1035 cases, value £SG46 ; showing - difference in favor of the "linger" Machine of 3054 cases, value £1G,300. This extraordinary success of the "Singer" has been mainly achieved by the j Company's " New Family" Machine, which is ! universally acknowledged to be the most simple to \ earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and beauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety of Domestic Sewing and Embroidery. BEWARE OF j IMITATIONS of the "SINGER"" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent, Shorthand street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. SEWING MACHINES MADE BY THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some recent special improve ments, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however farfremoved from excellence, professes to bo better than any other. The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of maohines, and has no other guide than the representation of various dealers. Many people convinced of the advantago to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because among so many they are unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow ins to point out some of the advantages of these Machines They will do all that any other Machine will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching &c I m\ with a perfect s(: itcll aJike on both sides. | They are fitted with an improved break which j prevents the Machino turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approach to noiseless. They are very simple and will run for years without costing a shilling for repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. Machines let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Repairs properly done. Needlea for various Machmos, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W., HESLOP ENGINEER, ' The Fitting Shop, Vtjlcan Lank. MOJNEY ! MONEY ! MONEY ! j r BNT in Sums from Is. to £100 ! ™ Sl *kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware Clothing, and all other Merchandise. The 1 strictest seeresy can be relied on I I i ' Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of i . Valuables. 1 ';. L.|H. NEUMEGEN, I j PAWNBROKER, ' 1165, QUEEN STREET, U y,9 P?, ° site- Savings Bank. AuoiiLANl},



Kerosene- CAMEEO N'S DIAMOND KEROSINEOIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from 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. rjpHß CHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY g Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their L A R G E 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. JOKN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. ! BEIFFOR'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 KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN," • Star Kitchen Ranges' and Register Stoves. Funeral Undertakers. J^F UM,..0"0~ U^.ii S~K V f FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. WR. HAY WARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYND HA M STREET, (Next Quoen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. [Established 1842.] \\f JAIF I E SO N, * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trjpk SuprLiEß with Furnishings. | WJ" ■ LESLEY STREET EAST i Four Doors from Corner. rmni) mm wwmw—■ in ii 11 umiMnwiiiii ihiuti ititwi



Groceries. **^ THE WEST END GEOCEEY E STAB IFsHMEN^ ■ -Jj COENEE OF GEEY & QUEEN STEEETS, AUCKLAND. MESSES. BLAIR & LAMBERT GROCEKS & TEA MEBCHANTS, Beg to announce to their friends and the public that' they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the LARGEST, most varied, and mokt seltxt] Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Butter, Bacon, Cheese, &c, &c, that can be met with in the Province. SAMPLES and PEICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIE & LAMBERT'S ' , i A P PL E S AU C E 2s 6cl TEA cannot be excelled on application for Cd. at the price. 'The poorest inhabitant or the p_ , ... .» -, . , I richest citizen cannot do *ew Currants and better than purchase from i - very clean from sid. U 3 , Several cvt. lower pnced. . _ j , . __^ BLEME BAISINS, Sultana Raising, very large,! BEST CHEESE, pronounced Magniflcent Fruit, from Ojd; and particularly choice, i by connoisseurs to be eou&l and upwards. ; Spices, Essences, &c, &c. j to the best English. —— , , Our COCOA is unrivalled. TEAS of evtry description ; !All the best home markets all excellent at their kept. respective prices. i■■■ | , _ _ iJnst unpacked, many boxes ■ IKSPECTION OF OUR ;Baking and Table Almonds, Of new Orarge, Lemon, Sicily, Barbary, Valencia, and Citron Peel. STOCK SOLICITED. i and Jordan ; best display m the city.



Miscellaneous- WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS of our own selection, and v. hich, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we h&ve determined to offer at the old bates. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood andiron), 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.i PICTURE FRAMING TO ORD EB] HOLLAN D~"&~ BUTLEE, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET. TTEMATITE PA I N~T PREPARED "FROM HEMATITE 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 " iniied ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to be cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or. Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLEE, OIL & OLO R. MERCHANTS, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. OIL, COLOE, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bake op New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and. dealer in Oil, White Lead, Tnrpi, Zinc, White, House Painters 1, Coach and Cabinet- ' makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compasi i Glasses. Brushes fee. &c. - - SCOTIA HOTEL. rHE Proprietor of the above Hotel, Hobson-street, ■will be happy to welcome hi* old friends this Christmas. Excellent board and accommodation at moderate terms. . Choice Wines and Spirits in Stock. Jewellers- , ISIDUKE ALEXA^JNDEB 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1565,) "DEG-S most respectfully to inform "■J the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLEEY 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 trade are carried iv _^ gEINRICH KOHf JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Begs to diaw the attention of the public to ni« Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. ■ -~ v A large portion of the above consist of Quart* ana Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to his mm • < LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AWU SILVER WATCHES, GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, . ~ "WTilcli aio of the best known manufactures of »• | home markets. ISFNote the address — _ T ' I HEINRICH KOH N, j JfiWELLER, _______ UEEN STREET. . j^ L:TTTOTB T > : WATCHMAKER & JEWEL LEV 5 LATB 215, QUKEN STREET, ,l. "■ . I has REMOVED co premises Directly Opposite .w Queen street Entrance of the New Market Mo"™ v, Mr Woodward, baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), wbwj ■ | he hopes io meet with the same kind ana uw» y* patronage bestowed upon him for the last eighti yew • A.A. takes this opportunity of *anf° g th eir J numerous friends and the public generally for w ,-n past liberal favors, and assures them that he wiu continue to carry on his business as heretofore. / Not the Address:— ' 25 0, UEEN STRE ■«■• . Opposite th New Market. -M