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■ ■ ■ jjIPP Pfinted and published by the proprietors, Gkobo McCullagh Reed, of North Shore, and Henby - Brett, of Parnell, at their General Steam Printing i Office, Wyndham-street, in the Uity of Auoklanq J}sw Zealand :■— : ;"'' Mpsp^Y, Vxpimw, §, 1873. j ;;.-■.



Insurance. ] THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPIT.4.L £760,000. FTIHE South British is a thoroughly -S- 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. TjnfTlS 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 tho 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 Oflices of the Company are at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's and will bo ready for occupation in a few days Temporary Office :. Wyndliam Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, . Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL J N STJRANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street. Auefclan H. W. HEATH, -<:..;£;.-, . Sub-Agent. FIRS AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, arc now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest P.ates 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 bo made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Oflices of the Company are now at 8, Queen treet, HENDERSON &j MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTEALIAN MUTUAL Tes- VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,.ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office: Wellington. Pbesent Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declaied every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee — T. TJ. KENDERDINE. Drapery. g # & J. E. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRTNTS. good patterns, fast colours, Only 6Jd per yard £} & J. E. VAILE. 1,500 yd 3. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4|d per yard. jg & J. K. VAILE. ,DEESS MATERIAL of all lands, Very Cheap. g & J. E. VAILE. ~ FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Hart, Corner of Queen and Wyridham-street S& J. E, VAILE . Respectfully inform the public that they have n»w opened their First Shipment of Summer Goods, which will be found worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES, in all the New Summer Materials, ready for immediate wear, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. 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 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. The Stock of PLAIN and FANCY DRESS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found replete with, choice and useful goods. I 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 soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for tho contem plated alterations at the close of the Season. g & J. K. VAILB. 75.0 LADIES' STRAW HATS,', New and Fashionable Shapes; ■ ■ ■ -' .■■■., >■,■' . From 8d each. g &JVE, VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d each. Cj & J. E. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. g & J. ft. YAILE, FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, National Makt iCorner of Queen and Wyndham-streets. / I • 'V:"7



Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. npHE 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 the Anniversary of tho Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have visited them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekers theso 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 boon prepared specially. Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to bo had. The Proprietors beg to Intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPRIETORS. gT X AWBEBEIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORT*i SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of tho Lower Wharf. E. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPENED theso Gardens,"and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A iirst-cl;;ss Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE Share List for the Province of Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO, W. BINNEY, Agent. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned arc prepared to make liberal CASir ADVANoBS on WOOL, PLS36j-UjfUM, &<j., consigned to their correspondents in^London or Ken- York. ? HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP Will take place on the Evening of General Entries, 17th December. Tickets—2o3 each, A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THE NEW Z E ALAND CU P Will be drawn on the Evening of the 20th December Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE OX THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will bo drawn on tho Evening of tho 20th December. Ticket—2os each. On this night thu prizes of tile Turf Club Cup and Now Zealand Cup will bo p<id over. Books open on tho Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup, and Ellcrslic Handicap. Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP IIYDARPE3. 2:"i cases Three-Star ilennossy'a Palo Brandy. Price, 8s (M per bottle : !>os per c;isc. 20 cases " Chateau Lafitte" Claret, 90s pnr case. 20 cases Lormont L, COs per cate. Ordinary Clarets, :>(is to 50s. " Punch Brand," Havannuh Cigars. 20 cases Jno. Gillon's Lime Juice Cordial, in stono bottles. PER STEAMER HERO. 5 casks Richard Davies' Sherry. Jno. Fallen's Albuiy White and Red Colonial AVine. The best of Sherry and Port Wine bottled cxpreFsly for the holidays. Epernay and Do Laage Pilo Flasks P.B. Ean de Vie tres Vielle P.P.., and MarteH's Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. | Adgostura and Jelincr's Bitters. Onlner's Eye-opener. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. Cabinetmaking. T _ & H. 000 XE, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 8, queen teeet, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut ChcfFonniers 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 Canterbury.? Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables Jflax, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattresses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture 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 ;n Damask, Rep, &c, from ,£l2 12a Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 555, and 60s per half dozen, i American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs TTJT INKS & H4LI CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF EUENITUEE, CAEPETS, ELOOE CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND G-ENEKALMTENISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED W. &H. having large and convenient workshop manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, UT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. AGENTS FOR THE GROVEE & BAKER DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING- MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 ss. I Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis. J Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. Premises Closed on Saturdays at 2 o'clock.



Drapery. i j i i i [REVISION OF THE TAEIFP TO MEET THE TIMES. C O O M B E S' NEW TA.EIF.F IS WORTHY ;0F PARTICULAR ATTENTION. rpilE TAILORING DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. Sn consequence of tho new arrangements and in« creased facilities for making-up, tho proprietor is enabled to present a Tarifl' of Charges that will not all'ord oven an Englishman a chanco for a " growl." HAVING a LARGE STOCK ov TWEEDS AND CLOTHS ON HAND The published scale of prices will ho strictly adhered to, notwithstanding tho advance in cost of theso materials consequent on the heavy inereaso of duty. COOMBES" NEW TARIFF! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE TO MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— C s. d. A GOOD TWEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Bannockburn Sac Suit for 3 7 C West Of England or Mosgiel Tweed Sac Suit for 3 15 0 Gcelong Tweed Sac Suit for 4 0 0 (Galateaand Pagct Suits fioin 3s to 5s per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SACSUIT or .. ;£-dL- 0 0 Black Cloth Pagct Suit for 4 10 0 Blue Cloth Galatea Suit for 4 10 0 Tweed Sac Coat from .. .. .. . ■ 030 0 Black Cloth Sac.Coat from 0 40 o TWEED GALATEA COAT from .. .. 33 0 Black Cloth,, ~ from 045 0 Tweed Paget Coat from 0 37 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. s(_> 0 Superior Black Cloth MorningiCoat for ~ 050 0 TWEED TROUSERS from 2O (I Tweed Trousors and Vests from .. .. 031 C Nelson Tweed Trcmsors 0 22 0 Bannockburn Trousers .. .. ~ .. 0 22 0 West of England Trousers 0 25 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers 0 27 6 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 0 Baunockburn Trousers and Vests .. .. 0 35 0 West of England Trousers and Vests.. .. 033 C GEELONG TWEED TROUSERS and VEST <L-O 0 Good Black Doe Trousors from .. .. 027 0 Good Black Doe Trousers and Vests from .. 040 o Superior West of England Doo Trousers and Vests 0 44 0 A LARGE SELECTION OF SPRING PATTERNS. [ALL TWEEDS STIIOROUGIILY SHRUNK. Un er theßNew Arrangement Punctu ality is Ensured.l S|AMUEL COMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80, QUEEN STREET, AND ALBERT STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN. i



Notices. LE A TIIE X PO E SAL E* s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. .. 2 2 English Kip, from 2 0 GEINDERT. Heel Tips .. ..... .. Ss Cd and 10 G Toe and Heel Sprigs 0 4 Screws, per great gross 10 0 Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals ~ .. 3 9 Men's Water Lights 5 0 Women's Kid Job ~ .. 2 C J. EOUT, HiGlI-STREET. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous ifriends and'.ftho public generally that our promises in front of the Market-house being now complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and solicit a share of your patron ago and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. B. CROCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR lIOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKER, 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, 1873. Public Works' Oflice, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25, 1873. ALTERNATIVE TENDERS are invited for the Erection of New Departrnontil Ofllces for tho General Government, in CONCRETE or TIM I'.ICIt General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be Keen at the Oilico of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at tho Public Works Cjliccs, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invorcargill, 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 for Public Ofllces," will be received at tho Oflice of the 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 Oilice by noon of the same dato, provided that written Ten ders in due form are lodged at the oilice of a District I Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. 11. CLAYTON, Coloninl Architect. Hotels- BJ LL T A RDS! T3ILLTA RDS BILLIARDS, GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING Have imported one of ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES, And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. Board.. .. .. .. .. .. 1 .Is per week Board and Residence- 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 21s per week Rood Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGHAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. M 1? W CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, corner of symonds street & karangahape road Ppjvatk Entrance—Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Ilennessy's Pale Brandy, 4? per bottle small, 2s Marlcll's and Henncssy's Dark Brand)', 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Grcenless and Colville's Campbolton Wldsky, 4s and 4s Gd (pioof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Od (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle. Is Gd Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wino, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port AVine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s Cd English Ginger Wlno, 3s per bottlo. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and nines' Brandy, 6s Cd pc bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottlo Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottlo Old Tom, 4s per brttle Dunvillo's AVhisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, O.s Cd per bottlo Champagne, 3s and 3s Cd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsnparilla, 5s per bottlo Australian Wines, from 3s Gd to 4s per bottlo Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, la 4d per bottlo. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above mado up families and picnic parties. SAMU EL EVINSON PROPRIETOR LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN TREET. P. DAR BY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his lato premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive promises. LIST OpTrICES. Per Bottle. 8. D. Superior Adelaide Wine o MartoU's and Hennossy's Pale Brandy .. .. i 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Grecnloes and Colvillo's Whisky 8 6 Campbelton Whisky.. .. .. .. ..8 6 Dunville's Whisky 8 6 West India Rum .. ~ ~ ~ ..8 0 Sherry Wino, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 g Old Port Wine 40 Superior Old Port Wino (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) ~ -..60 Tho above aro all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle 8. D Hennossy'B Brandy 60 Martell's Brandy 6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, largo 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small .30 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's ~ ~ 40 Pine Old Jamaica Rum .. ..' .. ..6 0 Dunville's Whiskey 40 Champagne No. 2 .. 5 q Champagne No. 2, pints so Champagne, Jacqueson s , ..6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, plnta 30 Claret, St. Julien ■ 8 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..8 0 Townsond's Sarsaparilla 6 6 English Ginger Wino g 0 English Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ..2 0 Alo and Porter, London bottled, best brands '.'. 1 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store Assorted cases of tho above made up for families aud picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers Bass' Burton Ale on draught. XermfH-strioUr Oftsll



' Jewellers. ISIDOEE ALEXAJSDEB 06, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HO T'E L, (Established 18C5,) T>EQ-S most respectfully to inform -■-* 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, 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, i and Vienna. i The public are invited to inspect the premises and factory, where all the branches in the trade are carried n. B I JN' 11 1 0 H KOUN 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, i '^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 tho attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OP GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which aro of the best known manufactures of he home markets. £3TNote the address — HBINJiICH X O HN, JEWELLER, UEEN STREET. Drapery. | COS GRAVE & UO. tf • having complete*! Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises art- NOW OPENING UP Til KIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRIN ■ GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets arc enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER (JOOD3. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)' J. COSGKAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and ligured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all the new shades PRINTS Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Bati.sts, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, &c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Class Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin. &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &c. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &C., Pclises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great. Variety. Black Cloth Pagcts, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets: Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Doc, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fanc~, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ; Dress AVhit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout "\Vorking Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c, &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds aud Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Gcelong, Sydney, Nelson, etc., &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character ks THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. TMPOETANT NOTICE. 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, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. These Goods have been purchased under great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH whoso knowledge of tho requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock R.W.D. isfprcparod to sell these VERYICHOICE GOODS ! UNHEARD OF^LOW PRICES To facilitate an early Settlement of the Partnership Accounts. R. W. DYSON, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Somerville'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. f LADIES— Have you seen those Beautiful Black Silks, at Bs. 9d • Also, the most Splendid Assortment of New ' Colors m Silks',- very Choice and Cheap, AT DYSON'S. LADIES— Have you seen those Splendid Grenadine Dresses, a us (Jd. 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 we all the rage in London and Paris,



Funeral Undertakers. m M c C U L S X V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. . 9 \ZT R. HAYWARD'S t ? • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING I WAREHOUSE, a REMOVED TO f WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) | Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey | streets. [Established 1842.] § T^ J A "M~I E SO n| ' » • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. | Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order, j The Thjldic Supplied with Furnishings. £ WFiLESLEY STREET EAST. I I Four Doors from Corner. | 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: JOHN ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. j MpHE CHEAP HARDWARE i HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY i Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK or 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 WIGPALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND PORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFOE'S &.ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. 'M. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Kangea and. Beglttoc Stores.



Groceries. — _ MESSES. BLAIR & LAMBERT^ "~^^ || Bee respectfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW -PREMISES rvvnvr. GREY & QUEEN STREETS; on FRIDAY, the 28th inst., with a LaV^ ,EX » j Splendid Stock of * arge and NEW TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES I Such, as shall meet the wants of all classes. ' f o—o Respecting prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall UNDEBSEi m CANTERBURY BACON, ! CONFECTIONS DAILY^Ttp^ " I Almost of Every Sort, iUY O p PLY Cut in Rashers as wished. Wholesale and Retail. BEST SMOKED FT I OURiTOBACCO OUR COFFEE'S Roasted I Is the Best procurable, <indj I the Cheapest. and Ground Daily. I :our sweet ltjncif! new-made biscuits, our soap v ~w , ! BISCUITS, at Sixpence, the Coarest FabS fot ' are most economical. J Many Varieties. most Delicate Skin I FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR 2s. 6d. TE A | Rice, Sago, Tapioca, &c. Is most exhilirating. I Five or Six Dairies of PICKLES, SAUCES, AND TABLE RAISING Awn FRESH BUTTER OILS, JORDAN ALMONBS I Daily. . "Ad Infinitum," Cheap. Ik Beautiful Condition I OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET.



: Saddlery. NEW STOCK OF SSADDLERY^ ! HARNESS, Etc. !i T "WISEMAN has added to Ms \ V • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied \ Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothine Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c &c., and has extensive shipments to arrive. ' ' ( Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and I Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at tte shortest notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. Queen street, Auckland. SADDLERY. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest House in Auckland for purchasers oJ every I description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FORSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), QuKEN-STREET AUCKLAND, And at Melboukne. SADDLERY AND HARNESS.' 1 ' iii. THE Undersigned has received ex 1 City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for 1 Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, ( and Polishing Compos, Eoll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Eiximan's Royal Ehbroca.. cation for Horses and Cattle. •• , ~ ]B Saddles, Briaies (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits~and Stirrups Curiy, Mane, and Clipping Combs . - ; :,. Dandy, Spoke, "Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brushes ,'. Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART . | I HAMES, All of which will be sold at tho , " x Lowest Cash Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or ', ■ Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale [ [MORE TO ARRIVE PER FERNDALE AND ■ }■ GLENHUJSTLY.- , .-; \$ j w. s. Jones, ;mJ SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTEB 15 4, QUEEN STREET..,!,,, ." I Miscellaneous. .-■•;,»;', TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. 7 HHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- I JL chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, "Wool' s;c.,K&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. . j | WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPEEHANGIM , of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD RATES. 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 ft Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. ; PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER! HOLLAN D & B FTLEK, 23 & 30, VICTORIA STREET. HEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HE MATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to ; surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron '■■ Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings,; Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to "Directions for Use," and . thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed- ' ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to ba ; , 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 f HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OLOR ME RCHA NT 9, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. OIL, COLOR, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, . af Next to Bank oi New Zealand. . J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, ■*+■ Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinetr-. makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and CompM»» -_ Glasses, Brushes &c.. &c. 1 i '."■