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Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPII^_L .. £750,000. THE Sovih Biitish is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates A. BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TTHHIS 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 tbe United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. The Central Offices of the Company are at No. 25 Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Temporary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, , Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS : PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle'a Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. Hp H E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property nd Merchandise threughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payablo either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as tho assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company aro now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTBALIAN MUTUAL PEO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,.ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office : Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulates 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. B. KENDERDINE. Drapery. g e & J. R. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRINTS, good patterna.l fast colours, ■ • ■ ' Only 6Jd per yard g & J. U V AILE. 1,500 yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4Jd per yard. Cj & J. E. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds. Very Cheap. g & J. E. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, jnational Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S& J. E. VAILE.: , . Respectfully 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, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. . . . r ., - In POLONftISES, 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 HiATS 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-. r\. ; : .< ; . . The Stock of PLAIN and FANCY DRESS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found replete with choice and usefuLgoods. rgs-j • : _' . The Shipment.of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES,. SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually Good Value. >l ■ .-' >■ ■ • The New Shipments of CARPETS, and other, FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will be to hand during the current month. i ■ i ... . t<j .. S. & J., R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they have, con stantly on the premises'a mo3t 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. -r. During this Season we shall offer the whole of .our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room, for the contem plated alterations at the close of the Season. ~.,.■ ; o~^o7fi7TAiLjb). 750 LADIES' STRAW; HATS..I New and Fashionable' Shapes, From 8d oach g &J. E. VAILE. Jin TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s Od each. Cj & J. E. VAILE. ' A Large and Choice STOCK of . MILLINERY, of all kinds- Cheap. g & 3". E. VAILE, ~ FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIEES, National Maut *• .Corner of Queen andSWytodham-streets. : ? ' i'-'O 4,;- ••*'■■> L:vi .v ;..,. li ■::,!.... ... inJ.. toi.| , ■'" I '""' A 'A ■' '- ': .i I:" "<. t' :,;] : ':'.'" i



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 ftgain opened for the season on the Anniversary of the, 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 hnve 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 Cream. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPRIETORS. gTBAWB E E E I E S STRAWBERPvIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORT^ SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yard? of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPENED these 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 : class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous . friends and 'the public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now complete, we will commence business on SAT U RDAY NEXT, and solicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, 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., TANNERB AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, _A»"v i. • w n TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHER AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool ic.,'&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. NOTICE, FIT. HAMMOND, Butcher, • Phortland-street, bogs to thank his friends and the public for their past favours, and to inform them that ho has disposed of his business to Messrs. Ilellaby I'.rotliers, and he hopes that the snnie patronage hitherto ac orrten lurn will be given to his successors.—November S, 1573. "~ BRWSTOTSr & FORSTEB '*" Plumpers, Gas Fitteiis, and Brass Finishers', &c, HAVING relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends, and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Maseflclri's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasalicra, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Windov Lights, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are prepared to . make liberal CASH AD VAN pES on WOOL. FLAX, GUM, &c, consigned to theil" correspondents injLondon or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Cabinetmaking. T\ & H. COOK E, 1 CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 8, queen treet, Have on Sals at Very Low Pricks 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 Canterburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables *lax, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables nair & Sprinp Mattresses Office and Hall Tables htraw Palliasses ■ t V enetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture Meat Safes, &c, &c. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (C 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 Xy INKS & HA.LL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FUENITUEE, CAEPETS, PLOOE CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND aENEEALFUENISHINQS !IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED «*«*.,«».„ ~ WHOLESALE. W. &H. having large and convenient workshop manufacture eveiy description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, UT TO ANY PLAN/ I CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. I j ■!: :• AGENTS FOR THE H " I GRO'VBR & BAKER DOUBEE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH S E WIN-G MAC HIN E S, long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also I THE CHEAPEST. ' Tho Now HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 6s. , Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis; Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. . ~ ~ ; ;t ~,, .--. , | ,;] ~• Promises Closed on Saturdays: at 2 o'clock. WJNKS & HALL. '



Hotels. wr c w cTaU edo ni a "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER 01? symonds street & karangarape road Private Entrance —Symon:os Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martoll's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s ' Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4a per bottle ; small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton "Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s R\xm, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is Gd Old Jamaica Hum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sheny, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s (id English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Cask—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and nines' Brandy, 5s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Crt per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle j Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Cs Gd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian AVincs, from 3s Cd to Is per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled. Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. SAMUEL EVIN S0 N, PROPRIETOR LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN T R E E T. P. D A R B V, Has pleasure in announcing to his frionds and the public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obla'ned permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises, LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. H. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 0 Martell's and Henncssy's Palo Brandy .. ~4 0 Martell's and ETenncssy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Greenlees and Colvillo s Whisky .. ~ .. 8 G Campbelton Whisky 3 G Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good 8 6 Superior Sherry ~ .. .. .. ..4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Pour Dia mond) 6 0 >t~ The abovt are all bottled tho premises. IN CASK. Genuine Buandb. Per bottlo s. d Honnessy's Brandy ~ .. .. .. .. 6 o Martell's Brandy .. .. .. ~ .. 6 o Geneva, JDKZ, largo 4 c Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 q Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's ~ ~ 4 Kine Old Jamaica Rum 6 ° Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 .. ~ .. .. .. 6 A Champagne No. 2, piuts , 3 0 Champagne, Jarqucson s 6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best br.-nds ~ ..3 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 6 C English Ginger Wine 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 C> Alo and Porter, London bottled, best brands ~ IS Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by tho gallon crproof, warranted tho samo as from bonded store Assorted cases of the abovo made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS. ' GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGIIAM & KING Have imported one of ALCOCK'S PRTZE BILLIARD TABLES, And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. Board.. 15s per week Board and Residence 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 24s per week . Good Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGITAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. 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 OS THE NEW ZEALAND CUP Will be drawn on the Evening of tho 2Gth December Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will be drawn on the Evening of the 20th December. Ticket—2os each. On this night the prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New Zealand Cap will be paid 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 TIYDASPES. • 25 casfs Three-Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy. Price, 8s Gd per bottle ; 00s per case. 20 cases " Chateau Lafltte" Claret, 90s per caso. 20 cases Lormont L, GOs per case. Ordinary Clarets. 30s 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 Albury White and Red Colonial Wine. The be.«t of Sherry and Port Wino bottled expressly for the holidays. Epernay and De Laage Mis Masks P.R' • Eau de Vie tres Vielle P. 8., and Martell's Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. Adgostura and Jellner's Bitters. Onlner's Eye-opener. . , EDWARD PERKINS, - Proprietor. Kerosene. CAMEEON'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRETEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white ob pure spring water and perfectly free from smoko,; smell, odour isnuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. ' .' 0000 ' '•'•'■ '• For Sale by all dealers In Now Zealand. ! Solo Agents In Auckland: JOHN ROBERTON & CO.. DURHAM STREET.



Notices. NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND EETAIL CONFECTIONEB, I~N returning thanks for past favors, bog.s to inform liis Customors and the Public generally that he has Disposed of tlio whole of his Plant and Business to Mr B. Waters, Confectioner, Queon street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Gth November, 1873. jtotice of removal; C. LANGSFORD, TAILOR, HABIT-MAICER, &c, Next to the Bank of Australasia, Bogs to inform his customers and the Auckland public generally that he has iaken those premises lately occupiei by Mr W. Pokseniwkik, where he hopes that by strict attention to the wishes of his patrons and a well-selected Stock, tc merit a continuance of their patronage. Satisfaction and a good fit guaranteed. £< E A BATHING. SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Solid Rock secures a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole length and broadth 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 only. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is ;do for Child ren, 10s 6d. For Tickets apply to HENRY JCEESTNG, Jun., St. Mungo l'assago. Shortland street. T EAT HE E FOR SALE. s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. .. 2 2 English Kip, from 2 0 GRINDERY. Heel Tips 8s fid and 10 C Toe and Heel Sprigs 0 4 Screws, per great gross .. .. .. .. 10 0 Boot Webli, all widths, T.oot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys" Balmorals 3 0 Men's Water Lights no Women's Kid Job 2 C J. ROUT, Hkmi-sti:ket. B. CEOCKBR, VICTORIA STE EE T (NEAR 110 BS O N STREET), BOOTMAKER, IN" returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in the p.ist, begs to say that lie is still prepared to supply a really gnperior article in any stylo of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. TOOK OUT -Li FOB THE 13 L U E 13 O O T. C.BEO O X E S Is prepared to servo MEN, "WOMEN, and CHILDREN with 800 TS & SHOES CHEAPER THAN ANY OTIIRR HOUSE IN TOWxM ! 0.8. 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 BOOTS & S IT O E S MADE ON THE PREMISES AT THE s;hortest notice. C. BROOKES, BLUE 800 T, (Opposite the Market Hall), 250, QUEEN-STREET). Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, "Wellington, November 25,1873. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are -£\_ invited for the Erection of New Departmental Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specificitions, and Drawings may be seen at the Office of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invercargill, 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 Offices," will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphis Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same dato, provided that written Ten ders in due form are lodged at the office of a District Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills- Established 1804.] DSTBPHMSON &°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 Poppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman s J-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's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutme?, 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 boxo Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted EssencesQ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co.. WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS Wtkdham htiuckt. Auckland rJTo BAKERS & OTHERS, ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, ExDun.oin and Hazel Homb, 50 tons Meok's Flour . 61 " Pratt's Flour 30 " T. Anderson & Co.'s Flour 30 " Anderson & Mowatt's Flour. GEO. W. BINN.EY.



Sewing Machines. TATLOE'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES Are not, like many others, made up of parts of variou Machines and called by some fancy name, but are a thoroughly Genuine Article, being well and substan tially made tixiioucsiiout. In addition to my strong recommendation of them, founded on practical acquantance with Sewing • MucnANissr, I have much plensure in stating that they are giving unbounded satisfaction to all who have purchased them. Prices : - Hand Machines, £5 ss; Stand Machines, £7 7s to £8 Ss, Acieot:— T. PEACOCK, , OPTICIAN, , QtJKTCN STREET. NEAR TDK BANK OF NEW ZEALAND THE "SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. TH E following abstract is taken from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, ghowirg the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he year 1872 from tho two leading Sewing Machine Mivnnfaclurcr.s in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration :—Stanvon« and Co., Agents for the "Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4710 cases, value £24,955 ; Loxfi and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1G35 cases, value .-EBG4G ; showing difference in favor of the " binger" Machine of 3084 cases, value £10,300 This extraordinary success of the "SiNOiieit" has been mainly achieved by the Company's "Nkw 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 IMITATIONS of the "SINGER" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICII, 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 far removed from excellence, professes to be 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 machines, and has no other guide than the representation of various dealers. Many people convinced of the advantage 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 ma to point out some of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, and do it letter, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &c, &c, with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. They are fitted with an IMPROVED break, which prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approacli 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. Needles for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESLOP, engineer, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lake. Jewellers- ISIDORE ALEXANDER 9G, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established J865,) BEGS most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland' and its vicinity that ho has opened the above miscs 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 bo 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 n. gEIK RI C H KOHN JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of tho public to his Large and AVell-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, • selected, and of tho Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he home markets. jtSTNote the address — HBINEICH KOHN, JjSWELLER, ueen street. THE LATE FIRE! " J^ L F R E D A L E T, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Late 215, Qubxn street, has REMOVED co premises Directly Opposite the Queen street Entrance of the Now Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward, baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), where he hopes to meet with the same kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for the last eight years. A. A. takes this opportunity of thanking hip numerous friends and the public generally for their past liberal favors, and assures them that he will still continue to carry on his business as heretofore. Business will be resumed TO-MORROW (Saturday! he 20th inst Not the Address :— 26 0, UEEN STRB T, Opposite th New Market. Medical. rjTßffi PEOPLE'S DISPEN RY, Junction 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 yot consumed, and that he has THIS DAY RE-OPENRD his Dispensary in those Brick Premises in front of the X ew 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 continuance of that con fidence bestowed on him for the past nine years. itarObserve the Address :— JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS. MEDICO-BOTANIC ISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, Victoria Street, Corner or Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach 1 Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. I A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. 1 Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to.be the mostmarvellou and effectual remedies over known. V A few-copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and. Treatise on Midwifery on Sale



Funeral Undertakers. J^T M <Tb U L S~K V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBS ON STREET. WR. HATfiSD'B • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED j TO WYNDIIAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) ■ Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. [Established 1842.] TKf J A ~M~I E S0 N, * ' * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Txapx Sui-i-lied with Furnishings. WFiIESLEY STREET EAST. Four Doors from Corner. JM. L E JV N O X, • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established ISG4. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 90 acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price L1,3J0. FARM of 100 acres in rich grass, 11 miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2,000. i BARGAIN.— A Six-roomed House in Whit street. Price, LOO. I FA RM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main road. Price, LIOOO. j U OBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of CG feet to Hobson street, by a depth of , 200 feec. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, LCOO, REMUERA—A beautiful Site for a villa residence, adjoining the residence of William Hurst, Esq. The owner would lease the site, which consists of 5 acres, for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause PAPaKURA-A good Homestead, with 3C acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c. Price, L4tiO. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-house, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L3lo.—Folio 132 c. ONEHUNGA-House and 1 acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr Longley. *rice, L 450. FRANKLYN STREET — Allotment, 7S x 100 Price, LIOO. FARM of 420 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Varm, and 30 acres are in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and five miles from the proposed railway station. Price, LSOO. ABERCROMBIE-STREET — An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There are 5 acres of rich land; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 350. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LBO cash. Title, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald MONET LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates of Interest. No charge made to Lender, £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. WANTED- A really good Farm of about 100 acres 14 miles from town. Price, LIOOO, or thereabouts. WANTED TO PURCHASE —A good Six-roome House in the city. About LISO. WANTED TO PURCHASE-A small Four-roomed House in tho suburbs. Price, about LIOO. J. M. LENNOX, 0 N SALE By the Undersigned, Scrim, 72 and 45 inch Corn Sacks, 3-bushel Morton's Jar Salt Morton's Table Vinegar Morton's Castor Oil, pints and half-pints Whybrow's Pickles and Salad Oil Castor Oil in bulk, Colza Oil in drums Hops, Tasmanian and East Kent Malt, Colonial and Best Pale Suffolk Colman's White Starch Colman's Blue Currants, Raisins, Figs Jordan Almonds. Adelaide Almonds Peak's Tart. Fruits 1- St. Julien's Claret Keiller's Confectionery, 71b, lib, and J-lb packets Tea, chests, half-chests, and boxes Sardines, quarters Oats, Canterbury and Otago Hams and Bacon Cheose, Canterbury. ...• , GEO. W. BINNEY.



Groceries. ( _..>-^ MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBeW~ Beg respectfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES, CORNER 2 GREY & QUEEN STREETS, on FRIDAY, the 28th inst., with a Large and Splendid Stock of NEW TEAS, COFFEES, 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 them, CANTERBURY BACON, CONFECTIONS DAILY SUPPLY Almost of Every Sort, 0P ;Cut in Rashers as wished. ; Wholesale and Retail. BEST SMOKED FISH. , . . OTTRiTOBACCO I OUE COFFEE'S Roasted Is the Best procurable, and the Cheapest. j and Ground Daily. !OUE SWEET LUNCH I NEW-MADE BISCUITS, OUR SOAP i% adapted fort I BISCUITS, at Sixpence, • | the Coarest Fabric or the ! are most economical. I i Many Varieties, most Delicate Skin. FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR 2s. 6d. TEA Rice, Sago, Tapioca, &c. Is most exhilirating. „ . , , __ , , Five or Six Dairies of PICKLES, SAUCES, AND, TABLE RAISINS AND FRESH BUTTER OILS, JORDAN ALMONDS Daily ! "Ad Infinitum," Cheap, i jln Beautiivl Condition. OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET.



Miscellaneous- MONEY! MONEY I MONEY! '■-'* LENT in Sums from Is. to £100 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds Plated ware. Clothing, and all other Merchandize. : The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of "Valuables. L. H. NEU MEG-EN. PAWNBROKER, WyNDHAM - S T E E E T (Late Queen-street), AUCK.LA.KI). SHORT LAND ST. BEET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN - BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HO ETON BUSBY,1 ; "' BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Pontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF [j P APERH ANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD BATES. Also, Large Stocks of ~. White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors. Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, • ," Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' ' > Colors, and all. Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO OB DEE H O LL A N D & BUTLEE, 2S &S3O, VICTORIA S.TREE.T. ]JEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON ORE, obtained" from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, ":n New Zealand. t 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 • 7 Mixture," according to "Directions for Use," and i thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "miied: . |. ready for use " \ ■'~ j The BEMATITE 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. , iv-i Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover , a much larger surface. • Sold by > i-j - ; HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL; & OLOB ME RCHAN TS, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. OIL, COLOE, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op New Zealand. v J. HENDERSON, • V Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead. Tnrp»i **| Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet- ■ KM makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Comp»» T_ Glasses. Brushes &c. &c. rvd