Printed and published by the proprietors. Geouge McCvliaqh Reed, of North Shore, and Henry Brktt, of Parnell, ait their General Steam Printing J Office, Wyndham street, inthe City of Aucklajii? New Zealand :— Thuksday, January 2, ,1873. . .

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Miscellaneous. COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. T CRAIG- notifies to his friends and +1 *n H l6 £eneral P»Wic that he has Re-commenced tne boal and Firewood trade in those premises, Fort- Street, recently held by Mr J. Macdonalb, where he WUI undertake to supply the best value of Coals, Fire wood (cut or uncut), on an honest profit for cash. A large htock of Titrce Firewood and best N.S.W and Bay Coals alway on hand. To Masters of Vessels and Bushmen-J. C. is also a Ush Purchaser of Titree Firewood at current rates. [Established A. D. 1564. THE CITY OP AUCKLAND Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Richmond, and 18, Shortland street, " and Shortland, Thames. 1 Office Hours :—From 8 a.m. to 10 p ai. WILLIAM ED&AE, whilst " » sincerely thanking the gentry and inhabitants of Auckland and its surroundings for the very liberal patronage accorded him during the past eight years, Degs most respectfully to inform them that his new premises at Richmond are now completed, .and being, as they are, on an extensive scale, and fitted with all the latest improvements, he is in a position to execute orders to any extent and in a manner superior to anj other house in Auckland. W.E. solicits the ladies oi Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Sill and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers Cleaned, Curled, oi Dyed, in any shade or color. Gentlemen's Clothins Cleaned, Well-pressed, and neatly Repaired at a shod notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s per pair. Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. His stock of first-class Dyes are complete in all shades and colors, and all wort entrusted to him will be under his immediate super vision and on an improved principle. Orders left ai his City Establishment, Shortland street, will mccl with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address at the Shortland-streel DepSt.-- William Edgar, Dyer and Cleaner, Short land street: Works : Richmond. WOOL PRODUCE, &c. THE Undersigned will make Cash Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned o their care for shipment to England. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET, Auckland. VENETIAN BLINDS "WIRE GA.UZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. fSp*'SENT TO ALX PAKT3 OV NEW ZEALAND. Ifc . ft. BUSBY. „ Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer o( every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, STTORTI'iAND BTREET. AUCKLAND. THISTLE AVHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DAE B T IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that lie has on hand a Choice Selection of Superior Ports, Sherries, and Adelaide Wines ; also, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash, LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. S. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40 MartelVs and Henhessy's Dark Brandy .. ~4 0 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky ~ ~ ..3 6 Campbelton Whisky.. .. 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 C West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) , .. ..5 0 The above are all bottledjon the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle S. D Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No. 2 .. .. .. .. ..56 Champagne No. 2, pints 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's .. .. .. ..50 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. .. 3 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 0 English Ginger Wine 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash. fJIHE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL COMMERCIAL & READING ROOM, SHORTLAND STREET, Are now Open to the Public FREE. The Proprietor of the CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL has opened as an addition to his establishment the spacious rooms lately in the occupation of the Auck land Club, Shortland street, as " Commercial and Reading-rooms. Files of Papers from all parts of the world will be found on the tables. Commercial men will find it to their advantage to call and make this establishment their Exchange Market. To meet the convenience of visitors writing materials of every description will be found on the desks ; also, the necessary forms used for Custom-house Entries, Mining Transfers, Bills of Lading, Cheques of all local Banks, Stamps, &c., &c. A Thoroughfare has been opened through the establishment, from Shortland street to Fort street, which will be found a great convenience, particularly as the Telegraph Office, Custom-house, Government Offices, Bonded Stores, Shipping Offices, &c, are contiguous. An additional Bar has been provided, where the very best of Wines and Spirits, Ales, &c, can be had. The public are invited to the FREE use [of these Rooms, which for Spaciousness and View are second to none in Auckland. In connexion with the above there are large and commodious Rooms open, in which Public or Private Meetings can be held at a nominal charge. Commercial travellers of every branch can be .accommodated with Show and Sample Rooms, where every facility will be afforded them for the transaction of business. The charge is trifling Families will find this establishment the Cheapest and Best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. (id. to 2s. 6d.; best quality 3s. per bottla Old Port, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. 6d. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Bed Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottlo Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. 6d. ditto ditto Holland full-size,: 4s. ditto ditto Old Tom, best brands, 3s. 6d. ditto ditto ■'- Scotch Whisky aftd-Dunvrille's Irish Whisky, 3a. 6d. ditto ditto Hennessy's and Martell's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle ' ; ti , , Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is. per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle. A liberal dincotint allowed to wholesale purchasers. The proprietor lefts, to assure his customers that all v iheffoo^sareofj^la^'iwality, and if not approved oi the money JwHT Jr V , m



Drapery. CHEAP CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP DEAPEEY FOR THE CHRIS T MAS HOLIDAYS. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PUR CHASERS OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS TX^ILL Sell at Low Pbices during the Holiday Season. Purchasers of CLOTHING, HATS, DRAPERY, DRESS. MATERIALS, LACE SHAWLS, SILKS, ETC., ETC., WILL SAVE 10 TO 20 PER CENT. By purchasing at ATKINS 1. CHEAP LINES IN CLOTHING, S. D. Good Quality Tweed Trousers .. .. 811 Good Quality Alpaca Coats .. .. 9 G Good Quality White Vests .. ..3 6 Good Quality Tweed Hats .. .. 111 The Holiday Hat 2 0 Good Quality Boys' Caps 16 A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS AND VESTS, PAGET COATS, GALATEA COATS, BOYS' SUITS, WHITE SHIRTS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTING, At a small Advance on Cost. IN THE DRESS DEPARTMENT : New French Muslins New French Grenadines New Lace Shawls New Lace Jackets New Silk Jackets New Silk Polonaises. &c, &c., &C. N.B.— The Choicest Goods in Dress Muslins, Grena dines, and Coloured Silk Dresses, in Auckland. A GOOD BLACK SILK JACKET FOR 18s. 6d. A GOOD BLACK SILK AT 3s. 11d. A VERY CHEAP LINE OP Swiss Check and Stripe Muslins (beautiful quality, at lljd. A HEAVY STOCK OF Long Curtains, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, and Manchester Gooda ; : . I I H. ATK I NS, (LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN.) ':'■ • ' • '



Drapery. FOE G-OOD CHEAP CLOTHING GO TO THE MANUFACTURE R, HE ONLY CAN SUPPLY THE FITTING ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. CjAMUEL COO MBES' CLOTHING FACTORY TS IN HIGH STREET, AND TIIE DEPOT IS THE CITY CLOTHING MAET, No. SO, QUEEN STREET. GENTLEMEN'S HOLIDAY CLOTHING, Everything for the senson for Men and Youths. NEW SUMMER TWEEDS. LIGHT FASHIONABLE SUMMER CHOTHING. SEASONABLE UNDERCLOTHING. SUMMER HATS. All in Unprecedented Variety of Style and Quality. ORDERS EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST REASONABLE NOTICE. Clothing Bought on th» Premises f ALTERED TO FIT GRATIS. SAMUEL COOMBES TAILOR, OUTFITTER, > AND RING CL • 1



lotels. OCCIDSTAL HOTEL, BJj\rN STREET. MEADOWS HAS OPENED • THE felDElf AX HOTEL. Slie flatters hers that« every one knows the Occidental Hotel cklanc so every one will know that the Occident; Hoto: Grahamstown, will be simply unrivalled'w tn number, variety, and Excellence of its |BXNJp> to say nothing of its numerous other attrtions. In order that visfrs ntf" na' vc ali opportunity of cooling themselves '<yvn, n ample supply of ICED CLARET CUP will lalw' s on hand. To brace them up ie coated ANCHOESTOEA BITTEKS. N.B.—M. Kadcliffds awaye if this is the exact name Of the above eetotf d Bitters, but assures her friends that they are jut soocl Bitters as any others with long names. As the Tommy Dd at tlie Occidental Hotel, when the cold weatheines on> will be beyond all other Tommy Dodds tas" hoard of, or read of, they are now advertised, six i^'is i*l advance. It is evident from t!lbovc tllilt it will be tlio correct thing to visit the"' (lljntal Hotel. ** (or any other numP f stars) Brandy always on hand, but no stripes. ]y[ oo c : & co., WINE, SPIRIT, -ER MERCHANTS, AND SORTERS, 5 LOWER C EEN STREET. MarteU's Pale anfmvn Brandy Campbelton's Sco Whiskey fine Old Irish Tft key Browning's Celetf rt Old lorn Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 3P- Walker's Englialnger wine Sparkling Hock Cliampagne, pinfld quarts Australian Whit"! Ked Wine Blood's Ale and wt. BURTOX ALES quarts ; Cs pints. LONDON STOIIOs (id quarts ; Gs pints. LONDON" PO'RH. 0s (id quarts ; 5s 6d pints, tt'ho Trade suppliwith hlids and qr-casks. M. & Co. have on i a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest qi>y that can be had in London. JAMIOLDHAM, WINE, SPJIT and TEA, IM PORTER mvits the following Cash Prices, which on coirfison he trusts will secure a fair share of public linage, in quantities of not less than two gallons; Wines— Port and Sherry,!, 305., and 355. per dozen Ditto (in wood), 3- Cd., 12s. Cd., and 15s. per gallon WniSKKY— Irish and Scotch^- to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), } to 21s. per gallon Rum— West Indian, 30s> 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), ] to 21s. per gallon Brandy—■ Cognac, 42s to !">6er case Ditto (in wood), •• to 225. Cd. per gallon Geneva— 30s. to 5Cs. per cs ALES AND STOUT — English and Scol per gallon, 9s. to 12s. Cd per dozen Ditto (Colonial),, per gallon, 7s Cd per dozen Whiskey— Colonial, 13s Cdr gallon Ditto (in case),', Od. Tea, Coffee, and sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A singtrial will prove the advantages offered by James QJUTA.M, High street, Auckland. P.S.—Goods deli'ed free of charge within six miles of the city. nEIC XT, CEOQUBT, FOOBALL, ETC. A Large si Well-assorted Stock of CRICKET BAT STUMPS, BALLS, GLOVES, AN LEG GUARDS ; SETS CROQUKTc STANDS, CROQUET SEATS SINGLEfICKS, FENCING FOILS, gloves an:ma.sks, boxing gloves, footballs, coits, lawn billiards, etc 'be Sold, a Bargain, A LAR'E LAWN MOWER. II FENDELOW, I R CN M O N G E R, 1C( QUEEN STREET. STRAWERRIES AND CREAM ! FLIMITED SUPPLY ! THESE easonablo delicacies can bo had cry day (Sundays included) at the SUI! R W VItU I T GA R DENS OF M AON BROT H E R S, ON SON BY ROAD, And at their Nursery, PAR NE h h. STRAWBERIES FRESH FROM THE GROUND. MiS ON BROTHERS, PARNEL NURSERY & SURREY FRUIT GARDENS. HALLOA ! wiie;e are you going? We are off to XT A UTIIA L L G-AEDENS, IE V O N P O R T EAST, L AX E E O A D, TOR Til SHORE, Ten MiNtES Wai,ic from the New Wharf. There we canpend a few hours or a day comfortably. The Proprtors of the above Grounds beg to thank their patronsor past favors and to intimate to the public who <l not know the place that no pains are spared to mal it what it must eventually become— "The Great lace of Amusement and Recreation on the North Sire." The Grounds are seven acres in extent, and titef ully laid out in parterres and winding paths amongtho native shrubs, with arbors dotted here and therfor shelter from the sun. For recreatin there are Croquet, Swings ; and for those who pner Football or Cricket there is a small paddock attahed to the place where that pastime can be indulged I Refreshings, such as Tea, Coffee, Cordials, &c. , to be had on te ground, likewise the much-desired delicacy, STRAWBERRIES & CREAM. YILLTAM WELLS & SON, Proprietors. PHRENOLOGY IS practically applied to the Educa tion of puth at Union-street School. The bent or inclination of each child's mind to any particular trade or profession may be known by parents on ap plying to Mi Bkaisazon. Advice given Gratis. ~HATS AND CAPS, JUST OPENED EX COEONILLA. All the Latest Shapes in Hats and Caps at TXILLJ FENTOJST & HULBEET'S, -^^ MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, Queen street, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, and Victoria street. Hatters iy Appointment to His Excellency Shi G. F. Bowen. GuiiincKs's XX Dublin Stout. OCTOBER BREW. TAMES OLDHAM hereby informs tl his customers and the public that he has re ceived per Caduceus, direct from the Brewers, 20 CASKS of "/the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers a) 4s. pEB Gallon, oe 10s. pbb Dozes. At his Eic-'ea, ilian Street Auckland, I ■



Insurance. N~OSWICH UNION LIF! INSURANCE. SOCIETY, Empowered by special Acts of Parliamsnt, and t Royal Charter in the reign of Queen Anne, to undertal all business connected with the Life Assurance, IS A PURELY MUTUAL OFFICE. The Norwich Union Life Society has no distinct boc Of proprietors ; the insurers at large are the recipien of the savings of the institution : the premiums paii being in fact only deposits, revert to those who coi tribute thcih. SETTLEMENT POLICIES. To meet one of the greatest wants of the day tl Norwich Union issues Policies in the nature of settl ment, whereby a man in solvent circumstances, pr vided the matter is bond fide, may secure, witiioi the risk of bankruptcy, a certain and direct pr> vision for his family. RESOURCES. Irrespective of the immense annual revenue of th Society, gradually and surely on the increase, it po sesses a Reserve Fund of £2,300,000 and upward available for its requirements. RATES OF PREMIUM Are framed as low as are consistent with the dr safety of the Society, and its Actuary is calculated 1 be one of the most competent authorities in Englam the Court of Chancery having recently had to ava themselves of his experience in these matters ; an although apparently higher than some offices, assure hould not loose sight of the fact that they receive back, either in bonuses or in addition to sums assurei and in electing to insure in this Society they also ava themselves of the experience and safety of a concei that time has proved to be secure against all chance LOANS. Surrender values are given for Policies of three yea: standing, or loans granted on security of sash FOREIGN TRAVEL Permitted to all parts of the globe in properly decke vessels, and in time of peace. PARTICIPATION OF PROFITS. In this office it is anticipated) that persons enteric at 20 will be relieved rom further premiums at 44 40 ~ „ „ 60 CO „ „ „ 66 Medical ees are paid by the Company, and thei are no charges for Stamps, Policies, &c. One-half the first five years' premiums may remai unpaid upon whole Life Policies. T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq., M.D., Medical Referee. Intending assurers are recommended to call upi the undersigned for prospectus and further particula NORWICH UNION FIE INSURANCE SOCIETY. The SECURITY afforded by this long-establistf Society is unquestionable, its rates exceedingly moi rate, and its regulations liberal. INSURANCES for 7 years charged as C. Rent O be insured for 12 months. BANK CREDIT. Has been established in the Colony, and losses wille paid here promptly, liberally, and IN CASH/ r at home, at the option of the assured. ALMANACS and PROSPECTUSES for 1572 -n be had, and every information obtained, on applica>n at the Society's ofliccs, Vailc's Buildings, Queen strt J. B. GRAHAM, Agon G. S. GRAHAM, Inspect! A USTEALIAN MUTUL PEOT XJL DENT SOCIETY. _ Established 1549. OR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Ollice: Wellington. Local Board of Dihectohs: Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C., Chairma Hon. William Fitzherbert, Esq., M.H.R., Duty Chairman. A. de Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. Auditors : Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Joe Darsfleld, Esq. Medical Officer. [Alexander Johnson, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. The New Zealand Branch of the above Sorfty is now established, and is prepared to carry on lij.noss in their branch offices. Grey street, Wellington' Prospectuses, showing the present state and ingress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may bhad on application to any of the agents, or at the hal oflice, as above. JOSEPH DYEI Resident Sectary. Agent for Auckland— Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee— T B. Kenderdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMEBCTA] IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLEG. AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 5, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucland. QOUTI-I BRITISH EIRE IND kJ MA RINE 13SURANCE COMPANY <? NEW ZEALAND. Capital £500,00, Shares of £20 each, with unlimited lability of Shareholders. Directors: Chairman—Albert Beetham, Esq Hen. Chamberlain, M.L.A. Stannus Jaes, Esq Win. Crush Daldy, Esq, J.P. William Irl, Esq William Morrin, Esq Solicitors—Messrs llesketh and Richmnd Bankers— Union Bank of Australia. General Manager—A. Boardmons Head Office—29, Queen treet, Auckl&d Branches— Dunedin—Messrs AY. and G.Turnbull ancCo AVellington Messrs W. and G. Turnbull md Co Christchurch —J. Drummond Macpherson Esq Agencies— Nelson—Messrs Morrison, Sclanders and Co This Company has been established as a purely New Zealand institution, with all its funds retained and invested in the colony. It lias a very large and in fluential bedy of shareholders distributed throughout the entire colony, who are themselves insurers to a very considerable amount, and consequently ciin influ ence a large business, thus adding to the security of the insured and the stability of the Company, the chief features of which are a liberal management, prompt payments, rates moderate, and personal re sponsibility of a large body of shareholders. Fire and Marine Insurance is now carried on throughout the colony. Marine business will also be commenced in Australia and Great Britain as soon as arrangements can be made. POTATOES! POTATOES ! POTATOES! NEW POTATOES! THE Subscriber is prepared to supply NEW POTATOES (Hobart Town) in any quantity from one lot upwards. Delivery to ord«r. LEVI W. EATON. November 30, 1572. FEENCH POLISHING. "P Z PETTY, French Polisher. -MjJ* Upl.olsterer, &c. Any oi the above work done for the tradl, contractors, or private families, at their own residences or otherwise. Address: Mll S. PET TV, Mhlh:kk and Dressmakx it, ' HOBSON STREET, One door from Victoria street. . j NOTICE. THE Unilersigned beg to inform the public thi t they have commenced business us WORKING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS, AND LAPIDARIES. JEWELLERS' WORKSHOP: 69, Qucon street (opposite Southern Cross Office). ENGRAVING & LAPIDARY DEPARTMENT, Welleslcy street, East, live doors lromDyson's Oorner. PENZOLZ & TEUTENBERG. j Auckland, 9th September, 1872.



Boots and Shoes. B ~" N OTICE. >y RETIRING FROM THE BOOT AND «s SHOE BUSINESS. * T C ~~1~ T E; R tsO m &> Begs most respectfully to inform his friends and a ' customers that he has Retired from the above Bushess and has much pleasure in recommending Missrs c . STEPHENS & CARTER his successors, and in diing °' so he confidently recommends them in carrying out 0 . that part of the manufactory so successfilly carried on by him for the last eight years, |j STN REFERENCE TO THE • -L ABOVE STEPHENS & CARTER Have much pleasure in calling the attention of tb customers of Mr J. Cater and the public generallj that, n taking over the Boot and Shoe Business latel; carried on by him, they are determined to carry oi the business in all its branches, and to keep a STOCK OF ALL FIRST-QUALITY BOOTS AND SHOES, | For which the above establishment has been noted for past years, and will use every endeavour on theirt part o give every satisfaction, both in their own make and best imported Boots, etc. STEPHENS & CARTER, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, 130, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Union Bank). ASPHALT. KNIG-HT, CRAW & CO. desire to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck land that they are prepared to lay Asphalt Pavement in any of the suburban streets at 3s Gd per yard. The City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. X., C, & Co. can recommend their work for Stores, Kitchens, and Cellar-floors, Gardens, Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable Pavement. Asphalt Pavement. FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office will receive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON Portland Cement. QAA CASKS PORTLAND €}\J\J CEMENT; best brands FIRE BRICKS, KIRE TILES, FIRE CLAY, PLASTER OP PARIS,, in large or small quantities. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &c, Victoria street east. Tj^URNITURE AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WIN KS & HALL Havo at present an immaise stock of every description of English. American and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOrHS, &c, AVhich are all .narked at exceedingly LOAT PRICES. Those about to funish would do well to inspect the following lines befon purchasing elsewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, AND MAHOGANY DRAWINTG-ROOM SUITES OAK, MAHOGJNY, AND RIMU DINING IOOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO A.TO WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, 3IMU. AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES, CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES. STUFFID, C.VNE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GIL! CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). JRO¥ AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STR^W PALLIASSES' BLANIETS AND QUILTS. CARPET ROOM. W. and H. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KILDIRMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS, RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FIOOK CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. EEPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CtUMB CLOTHS, DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BIASS COS.NICES AND CORNICE POLES, {'HINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TEIMMINGS OI EVERY DESCRIPTION. W, and H. having large and convenient workshop n rmnufacta.ro every description of Furni re on the aiortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINKS & HALL. TGf. MERCHANTS, MILL-PROPRIETORS, # AND OTHERS. nrtHE undersigned is prepared to JL supply Meat, in tins, guaranteed to keep in any clinc-te, 'i'allow, Oil, the very firmest cured and spiced Beg, &c, from the Three Kings Meat Preserving Wqfks. A, OORNWELL. JATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ALL HANDS A-HOY! / TURN OUT AND WASH YOURSELVES. >pHE SOLID-ROCK BATH is in ! -^- Commission. «pt. 2t, 1872. >



Medical, SPECIAL NOTICE. YXTILLIAMS' NERVINE V" instantly Cures Toothache. WfLLIAMS' Balsamic Pectoral Elixir speedily Cur£ Asthma, Coughs, and Colds. "WILLIAMS' Vermifuge and "Worm Powders are purly Vegetable, and free from Mercury ; the only reliable preparation for destroying Intestinal Worms. VILLIAMS' Lime Juice and Glycerine prevent the Hair from falling off, and imparts to it a beautiful an< glossy appearance. VILLIAMS' Baking Powder cannot be equalled. VILLIAMS' preparations are oaly to be had at the People's Dispensary, 215, Queen street, opposite City ■<) Hill., Auckland. , ( iPO THE CARIES' HALL, i SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVEE PILLS? 4. The best Aperient known, Tonic Alterative, t*j and Purifying, containing no Mercury. Extract V from letter :—"Sir-1 havegreat pleasure in stating . : that through the aid of your Antibilious and v---1 Liver Pills (using one or two dosies a week) I have been restored from intense suffering, arising from torpid liver, loss of rest and appetite, nervousness and general disarrangement, to the possession of perfect health. I also observe that the Pills have a marked diuretic effect, giving great relief to the kidneys." SMITH'S WORM POWDERS. The enormous Sale of these Powder is still in creasing. Extract from letter:—"Sir—Aftertrying every known remedy upon my children for worms I was at last fortunately induced by a neighbor to try a packet of your Worm Powders. I used them according to the directions, and the result was so astonishing that if I had not been an eye-witness I would not have believed it. I am pleased to state that since using them my children have recovered their locks, health, and appetite ; in short, a shilling packet has saved me pounds* worth of medicine. Please send by bearer a packet of Powders, as I wish to give them to friend." Also to be had, SMITH'S RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Cough Mixture, Diarrhwa and Dysentry Mixture, and Hair Restorer. DENTISTEY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. Toothache Drops. Proprietor : G. SYDNEY SMITH, CHEMIST, ETC., ipothecaries' Hall, 226, Queen street Three Doors Below the City Hall. HHE AUCKLAND PHAEMACY "corner of shortland and princes STREETS, (Opposite St. Paul's Church.) E I S H, CIEMIST AND DRUGGIST, (Jor Six Years Dispenser to Des. Stratford and Wright), Bgs to informs his patrons, friends, and the public genrally, that he has REMOVED to more commodious pieiises as above, where, having provided a STOCK of ,ne PUREST DRUGS, CHEMICALS, AND TOLET REQUISITES, he hopes to merit a con tinunce of the support hitherto accorded him. . P^sicians' Prescriptions and Family Receipes care full jcompounded at all hours, T.F. residing upon the pemises. DiWright in attendance for consultation from 10.3fla.in. to 11.30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, FridVs, and Saturdays. DiJDawson on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, ana Satuilays, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Disases of the Eye will receive special attention oil Frida- and Saturday morninps. MIDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY! H. BRITTAIN, CHMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Street, Corner of Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive PoVders, Indian Pills, etc., etc. A Fr.sh supply of British and American HERBS. Propietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS, which .re acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effetual remedy ever known. *** A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Traties on Midwifery on Sale. WAIKATO COACHES. • NtARUAWAHIA AND HAMILTON. A CONVEYANCE leaves Harris' Data Hotel, Ngaruawahia, each day at 8.30 a.m., and returns same day, leaving Hamilton at 4 p.m. (Sundays, carrying passengers and luggage; thus enabling passengers arriving by steamer to proceed next moiling. Special arrangements for parties wishing toj hrough to Cambridge. To Stonkeepers, etc. : -Light Packages coming by steamer ai far as Ngaruawahia will be carried reasonable rates. Saddle Horses and Bu£gies on hire. L, B. HARRIS, Proprietor. i T~ S X 5 O R Gledhill's CELSBRATED PASTE BLACKIQ-. Factory: Wellesley street, Auckland. Q.LEDHILL'S BLACKING To be had of EVERY GROCER IN THE CITY. Factory : Wellesley street, Auckland. QUAKTS. QUARTS. QUARTS. A TRIAL CRUSHING- of Quarts will take place THIS WEEK and NEXT WEEK at the U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, AND AT FIJIAN HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, From rich ground discovered at Stok6ss3*££Ji|4|and Rosebank Nursery. A Room has already been fitted up to enable persons to crash their own quarts, and likewise for Polishing. A Good Show already on the plates. Specimens to be seen in the Window. The only lumse in Auckland for the Genuine AMERICAN ICE DRINKS. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY