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Insurance. 1 THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND I MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY r OE NEW ZEALAND. CAPITiL ".. .. £750,000. THE South British is a thoroughly local insti'.ution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in tho colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at tie lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TIIHIS Company is now prepared to J_ issue Polices against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. Lpndon Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from the United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies at tho option of the assured. The Central Offices of tho Company are at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be Teady for occupation in a few days. Temporary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AJSTD LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. TI E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept an behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property nd Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. AU Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company arc now at 8, Queen fcreet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOB MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,. ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office: Wellington. PiucaENT Annuai Revenue, £280,000. . Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share tho whole profits, and a Bonus is declared every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. B. KENDERDINE. Drapery. g # & J. R. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only 6|d per yard Cj \& J. R. VAILE. 1,500 yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4Jd per yard. j5 & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. a & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, r,,, .national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndbam-street S& J. R. VAILE . RespectfuUy 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, WiU be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. In POLONAISES, FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and varied in Stylo, and is unusually Cheap. In LACES, SEWN MUSLIN GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, and FANCY GOODS, we are also able to show some very decided navelties which will well repay inspection. The Stock of PLAIN and FANCY . DBESS MATERIAL wiU, 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, wiUbe_to hand during the current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to caU particular attention te 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 soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season we shaU 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. O & J. R. VAILE. 750 LADIES' STRAW HAT^ New and Fashionable Shapes, jl^'" ■■•■' ■ ■■■' ' ■ Fromßd each. Cj & J. R. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, . 2s 8d each. Cj & J. R. VAILE. * A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. g & J. B, VAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, , ;;; National Mart .Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streeta.



Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. THE Proprietors of these beautiful Grounds beg to thank their numerous friend for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for the season on tho Anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have visited them no description is necesrary. We havo only to say Hiat improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds afford every facility for gratification. There are 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 been prepared specially. Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to be had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Crenm. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPRIETORS. g T RAW BERRIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORTit SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf, R. ALISON In returning thp.nks to the Public for the liberal *Sipport he has hitherto received, begs to inform them jpe has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find lan unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, lis is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A first-class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. MILLINERY &~DRAPERy7~ WE beg to inform our numerous i friends and ?the public generally that our premifos in front of the Market-house being now complete, we will commence business on SATURDAY NEXT, and solicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. _ NOTICE. FII. HAMMOND, Butcher, • Shortland-strcot, begs to thank his friends and the public for their past favours, and to inform them that he has disposed of his business to- Messrs. Hcllaby Brothers, and he hopes that the same patronage hitherto accorded him will be given to his successors.—November S, 1H73. WOOL, FLAX, GUM TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are prepared to make liberal CASH ADVAN oES on WOOL. FLAX, GUM, &g., consigned to their correspondents injLondon or STew York. HENDERSON & MACPARLANE. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' 4c.,P&e., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SIIORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP Will take place on the Evening of General Entries, 17th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE OX THE NEW ZEALAND CUP Will be drawn on the Evening of the 20th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will be drawn on tho Evening of the 2flth December. Ticket—2os each. On this night the prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New Zealand Cup will bo p lid over. Books open on the Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup, and Ellerslie Handicap. Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP HYDASPES. 25 Gases Three-Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy. Price, 83 lid per bottle ; 00s per case 20 cases " Chateau Lafitte" Claret, 00s per case. 20 cases Lormont L, 00s per case. Ordinary Clarets. 3Gs to 50s. " Punch Brand," Havannah Cigars. 20 cases Jno. Gillon's Lime Juice Cordial, in stone bottles. PER STEAMER HERO. 5 casks Richard Davies' Sherry. Jno. Fallen's Albuiy White and Red Colonial Wino. The best of Sherry and Port Wino bottled expressly for the holidays. Epernay and De Laage Eils Flasks P.B. Eau do Vie tres Vielle P. 8., and Martell's Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. Adgostura and Jellner's Bitters. Onlher's Eyo-opcner. EDWARD PERKINS, _- Proprietor. Cabinetmaking. T. &T~R, COOKE, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 8, queen treet, Have on Sale at Veey Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonniers Toilet Glasses Mahogany Loo Tables Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables Feather Bolsters & Pillows Walnut Canterburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut' Worktables Flax, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattresses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen Eurniture Meat Safes, &c, &c. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (6 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth, &c, from £12 Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, Rep, &c, from £12 12s Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 555, and 60s per half dozen, American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs Medical- rPHE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY, Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the New Market.) MR. A. M. WILLIAMS Bega to inform his numerous friends and the public that although he lias been burnt out " twice" he is not yet consumed, and that he has THIS DAY RE-OPENED his Dispensary in those Brick Premises in front of tho New Market, which is now replete with a SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CHEMICALS, PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES, &c, &c, and trusts to meet with a continuanco of that con fidence bestowed on him for the past nino years. /tSTObserve the Address:— JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS. MEDIGO-BOTANIO ISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND' MEDICAL HERBALIST, 85, Victoria. Street, Corner op . Chapkl Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomacl Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diiirotlc and Female Rostora \ tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. ( A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famod WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to bo tho most marvcllou and effectual remedies over known. **~ A few§ copies of Dr. Coffin's Outdo to Health • and Treatise onfMidwifcry on Sale.



Drapery. REVISION OP THE TARIFF TO MEET THE TIMES. C O 0 I B E S' NEW TARIFF IS WORTHY ;OF PARTICULAR ATTENTION. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. fo consequence of the new arrangements and in* creased facilities for making-up, the proprietor Is onabled to present a Tariff of Charges that will not afford even an Englishman a chance for a "growl." HAVING a LARGE STOCK of TWEEDS AND CLOTHS ON HAND Tho published scale of prices will be strictly adhered to, notwithstanding tho advanco in cost of thcue materials consequent on the heavy increase of duty. COOMBES' NEW| TAEIFF! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TO MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— £ s. d. A GOOD TWEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Banntckburn Sac Suit for 3 7 0 West of England or MosgielTnecdSacSuit for 3 16 0 Geelong Tweed Sac >ShU for 4 0 o (Galatea and Paget Suits from 3s to 5s per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SAC SUIT or .. ;SZ-± 0 0 Black Cloth Paget Suit for 4 10 0 Blue Cloth Galatoa Suit for 4 10 0 Tweed Sac Coat from .. 0 30 0 Black Cloth Sa« Coat from 0 40 o TWEED GALATEA COAT from .. .. 33 0 Black Cloth,, „ from .'. .. .. 045 0 Tweed Paget Coat fr«m 0 37 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. SO 0 Superior Black Cloth Morning.Coat for .. 050 0 TWEED TROUSERS fraia SO 0 Tweed Trousers and Vesta from .. ..0310 Nelson Twoed Trousers 0 22 0 Bannockburn Trousers 0 22 0 West of England Trousers 0 25 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers 0 27 0 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 0 Bannockburn Trousers and Vosts .. .. 035 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 088 C GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 40 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from .. .. 027 0 Good Black Doc Trou3ors and Vests from ~ 040 0 Superior West of England Doe Trousers and Vests 0 41 0 A LARGE SELECTION OF SPRING PATTERNS. ; ALL TWEEDS (THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. Un ertheJNew Arrangement Punctu ality is Ensured. S|AMUEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, j " AXD . ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN. i »



Notices. NOTICE. MR. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONEB, |*N returning thanks for past favors, bogs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he has Diaposod of tho whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Watebs, Confectioner, Qucon stroet, where the Business will bo continued on and after THURSDAY, Cth November, 1873. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brass Finishers, &c, HAVING- relinquished Business at the Thames, be™ to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefleld's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to tho Public at ! LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Lights, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work.g g E A B A T II I N Gh SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. Tho Batli being excavated in the Solid Rock secures a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole length and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays) for Ladies ortfy. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on ontrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is ;do for Child ren, 10s 6d. For Tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, Jun., St. Mungo Passage, Shortland street. TEA TII E R EO R SAL E. s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. ..2 2 English Kip, from 2 0 GBINDEHY. Heel Tips 8s Cd and 10 0 Too and Heel Sprigs .. .. .. ..0 4 Screws, per great gross .. .. .. .. 10 C Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals .. .. .. .. .. 3 0 Men's Water Lights.. .. .. .. .. 5 0 Women's Kid Job 2 C J. ROUT, Hicir-STREET. SOUTH BRITISH" FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. N O T I C E. MR J. WALLER, Timher Merchant, Onehunga, has been appointed Agent for this Company for the Onehunga District. itfr WALLER is prepared to receive proposals for both fire and Marino risks. Lowest current ratts ; prompt settlements, A. BOARDMAN, Manager. B. CEOCKE R, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR HOBSON STREET), BOOTIAKE R, IN returning thanks for the very 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. TOOK O U T JLi FOB THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is prepared to serve MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN with 800 TS & SHO E S CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER nOUSE IN TOWN ! C.B. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! Ladies' Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY LOW. Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP EVERY DESCRIPTION or BOOTS & SHOES MADE ON TnE PREMISES AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. C. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, (O±TOSJTE this Maiucet Haxl), 250, QUEEN-STREET). Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25,1873. ALTERNATIVE TENDERS are invited for tho Erection of New Departmental Offices for tho General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the Oilice of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invcrcargill, on the arrival of the first mail after the Ist of December. Tenders addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender fo» Public Offices," will be received at the Ollico of tho undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will bo received, if presented at any Telegraph Oflice by noon of the same dato, provided that written Ten dors in due form are lodged at the office of a District Engineer by the same hour. Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHENSON & [CO. • Havo on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffoo, 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 J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell's and Bengal, in £-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe Mixed Spice, in tins, assortod sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted. Essencosj Ground Bice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Laino's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co.. WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS » "Wywdham: axnaxx, Auokiahd



Saddlery. NEW STOCK OF HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his tf • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c, &c.',and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. Queen street. Auckland. SALJ3LERT AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received ex City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of tho above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, r and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plate 3, 1 Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Et.ltman'k Royal Ejibrooa cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bn'.ues (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horso, 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, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English fand Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale IMORE TO ARRIVE PER FERNDALE GLENHUNTLY. W. S. JO NE S, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTEB 15 4, QUEENS TREE T. SADDLERY. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest House in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FORSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), ql'k c x -,str cc t au c kland, Akd at MelbounnK Photography- NOTICE. T> n. RARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and tho public generally that he HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, Ik Extensive New Premises Over Messrs J. & J. Dickey, Adjoining City Hall. i PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. CLARKE BROTHERS, For seven years pupils of Mr Crombio, and for the last twelvu months operators for Mr Cater, (lave much pleasure in informing their friends and the public generally that they have purchased the well-known Photographic Business so successfully carried on by Messrs Crombio and Cater for tho last eighteen years, and trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing^ iirst-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 Cd per half-dozen, or 12s Gd per doaen. N.B. —All debts due to the establishment to bo paid to Clarke Brothers, whoso receipt will be aullicient. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. J CATER begs to inform his friends • and the Public generally that he has purchased tho Photographic business formerly carried on by Mr Webster, and subsequently by Mr Pace, and has made arrangements fur continuing the same. J.C. trusts by producing first-class Portraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage. N.B.—Children's portraits taken instantaneously. First-class C.D.V. Portraits, 7s Cd per half-dozen; or, 12s Od per dozen. J. CATER, PHOTOGRAPHER. 256, Queen-street, Auckland. Drapeiy. TM PORTA NT NOTIC I R. W. DYSON Begs to inform the LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVINo He has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRING- & SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND FANCY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shirts, Caps, Hats (In Straw and Felt) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &o„ &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. These Goods have been purchased under groat advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu • facturers in tho United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony i is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock R.W.D. is prepared to sell these 1 VERY CHOICE GOODS AT ; UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES To facilitate an early Settlement of the Partnership Accounts. R. W. DYSON, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Somorville's Stablos). LADIES— ' Have you seen tho New Linen Grenadine—the Newest Dress of the Season—and the cheapest, at ' R. W. DYSON'S, , 130 & 132 QUEEN:STEEET. LADIES— Have you seen those Beautiful Black Silks, at 3s 9d Also, the most Splendid Assortment of New Colors in Silks ; very Choice and Cheap. 1 AT DYSON'S. LADIES— Have you seen those Splendid Gronadine Dresses, a 9s Cd. Most astonishingly Cheap and Choice, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET. LADIES— Have you seen the New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. These Goods are all tho rage in London and Paris. ! !



Groceries. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT ~~~ Beg res pcctfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES CfYRTWD ' GREY & QUEEN STREETS, on FRIDAY, the 2Sth inst., with a Laree and ° Splendid Stock of fe M NEW TEAS, COEEEES, SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, Such as shall meet the wants of all classes. Respecting prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall undersell the CANTERBURY BACON, I CONFECTIONS DAll7^^~~ I I Almost of Every Sort, or Cut in Rashers as wished. | Wholesale and Retail. BEST SMOKED ftmt ! OURSTOBACCO OUR COFFEE'S Roasted ' , [Is the Best procurable, and! , : the Cheapest, and Ground Daily. OUR SWEET LUNCH ! NEW-MADE BISCUITS, | OUR SOAP h i,U n i,i , ; BISCUITS, at Sixpence, | | the Coarest Fabrfcor tl, °' are most economical. | Many Varieties. m ost Delicate Skin 1 I 1 i , -I _____________ FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR 2s. 6d, TEA j Rice, Sago, Tapioca, &c. | Is most exhilirating. Five or Six Dairies of iPICKLES, SAUCES, ANDI TABLE KAISIN*! awt, FRESH BUTTER | OILS | JORDAN ALMONDS Daily. i "Ad Infinitum," Cheap. | ; In Beautiful Condition. OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET.



Funeral Undertakers. TVT McCIJLSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. IYKT R. HAYWAED'SJ V V • CQEAP BEDDING, I UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. mßrpmmfmammAMammmmmmmHammnm^mmimmimmmEA^mamnmaßi At*mm*~Atm^A^amamaAmmm-amßai^Mlt=ix^nmA^*mmm\mA mil I [Establish ed 1842.] 1 TXf J A M~I E S ON, ™* • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. [ |Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. I g The Teide SurrwED "with Furnishings. j WFi-LESLEY STREET EAST. I £ Four Doors from Corner. § Fi —B__—*7Tr_r,mrtTi-f _■_ mmaammaa ■.Ti.j».i_ma_~i7''w-.....ffir..1 vi...w urn Kerosene. CAMERON'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 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 t JOHNROBERTON & CO,, DURHAM STREET. rj>HE CHEAP HARD WARE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their 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, 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, &&. to choose.from. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stoves.



Miscellaneous. L MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! INT in Sums from Is. to £100 °}« _?,". kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated, ware Clothing, and all other Merchandise. ffISL strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER, WYNDHAM-STREET ~i (Late Queen-street), _, -AUCKLAND. SHORTLAND STREET, Almost Opposite General Post-oitice. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKEB WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, ' ' A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPER-HANGINGS j of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding tho large increase of duty, we have determined to offal at the old rates. 1 Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushei, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and alliPainting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDING 3, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDEB H. OLLA ND. & BUTLER, j' 23 &2SO, VICTORIA STREET. | ' '" - JXEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM: HE MATITE IRON ORE;;,. obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. ~ ■. < | This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to j surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron m Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings. .;. . Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Cans ana | Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. -if , g It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any lengtn « | time; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces- . sary. It requires simply to be mixed with, uu Mixture," according to " Directions for use, M" |g thus avoid the objections to all paints sola niw ■ ready for use " . v, The BEMATITE PAINT wiU be found to cw cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared anu m sold in Auckland for less than is charged tajm^ M Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, Will cow a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OL O R ME RC H A H-I'S. 28 & SO, VICTORIA STREET/'.; A UCKL AND. OIL, COLOR, G£ a ASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORA*!*' 57, QUEEN STREET, W. Next to Bake of New »*"^p£.f.y J. HENDERSON, _^ f Importer of and dealer in Oil, J^teA***'^. ' Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach.and £»«, makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock ana wmi Glasses. Brushes &c. &c. ,'f_ £a