Printed and published by the proprietors, GeorG | McCulugu Reed, of North Shore, and«M»»* Duett, of Parnell. at their General Steam I nn»" Office, Wyn'diiani-streot, in'the City oC AuWia»« New Zealand :— ~ i .'.'• '■' Wednichday, JSTovkmbeb 19, 1878.

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Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEW ZEALAND, CAPITVL £fto,ooo. THE South British is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 000 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates A. BOABJDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TfIFTS? Company is now prepared to -a- issue Polic'c* against Fire and Marine Bisks at lowest current rates of premium. London A cents having been appointed, Marine business to and-from the United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in this department payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies at the option of the assured. The Central Oflices of the Company are at No 25 Queen street, next Messn C( mhes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days Tempoiary Oflico : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham strcG t, ANDREW G. MILLAR, . Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL 3H SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AOENTS : PREECE AND GRAHAM,! No 8, Valle'a Buildings, Quaon-street Aucklan H. W. nEATH, Sub-Agent. !, VICTORIA TIRE ANT) MAPJNE IN SURANOE COMPANY, THE Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rate 3 o Premium, Risks upon every description of 'Property lid Merchandise throughout the Province, Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to aud from all parts of tho world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the asuired Hiay desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 2r>, Queen trect. HENDERSON 4: MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PBO VIDENT SOCIETY. EOS MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Hep.d Office: Wellington. Present 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. TM POST ANT NOTICE. R. W. DTS O N Begs to inform the LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE He has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS., Comprising the LATEST NOVKLTIES in SPRING & SUMMEE DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND FANCY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shirts, Caps, Hats (In Straw aub Felt), COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. These Goods have been purchased under great advantages in London, and of tho Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH, whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock R. W.D. is prepared to sell these VERY CHOICE GOODS UNHEARD 0F ATLOW 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.S TRE ET. LADIES- Have you seen those Beautiful Black Silks, at 3s 9d ; Also, the most Splendid Assortment of New Colors in Silks ; very Choice and Cheap, AT DYSON'S. LADIES— Have you seen those Splendid Grenadine Dresses, at 9s Cd. Most astonishingly Cheap an<l 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 J are all the rage in London and Paris. Medical. JUEE! E IEBIJISE! THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY (Late 215, Queen-street). MR. A. M. WILLIAMS begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that pending the erection of those new premises at tho entrance to the new Market ho has secured Temporary Premises at 9G, GREY-STREET, which will be REPLETE on THURSDAY NEXT, the 18th instant, with a FRESH SUPPLY of PURE DRUGS and CHEMICALS, &c, &c . and hopes to meet with a continuance of that confidence so liberally bestowed on him for the last nine years. the Address :— 96 L G R E_Y_- STREET. MSDIC O:BOTAIHCISPEMARYr' H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Stbwist, Corner of Chapel Street. Solo-Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of tho far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most marvellou and effectual rcmediefs'nvor known. V A fewlcoples of Dr. Coffin's GuMo to Health and XroaUso^on.MtclwlfuiT on^aio, '



Drapery, g # k J, E. VAILE, 2 ; 500 yds. PUT NTS. good patterns,] fast colours, Only G-d per yavcl & J. E. VAILE, 1,500 yds. DEESS ALPACA. Only 4Jd per yard. g & J. R. YAILE, DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Vory Cheap. g & j. r. yaileT" FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, HATiONAr, Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street 8& 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. ~...,..„„ in POLONAISES, FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINPRY we have opened some very Choice floods. 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 choir c and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually Good Value. The New Shipments of CARPETS, and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHIAG, &c, &c , will be to hand during the current month. S. & J. P.. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that the; 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 them 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 the contem plated alterations at the close nf the Season O & J. R. VAlLtt. 750 LADIES' STRAW lIATS, New and Fashionable Shapes, w . From Sd each. jg & J. li. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s Od each. g & J. R. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. g & J. It. YAILE, 'FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, Natio na r. Mart Corner of Queen and Wyudham-streots. T COSG-EAVE & CO., W • having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from tho most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of* Colour, and Great . Durability. Tlie various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRTNG and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Matorial 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. COSGRAVB & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked and 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, Glass 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, Flowois, &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, &0., Peliscs, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, .Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, D >c, 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' Lornc Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Bo^s' Hats and' Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fane/, Crimean, &c. Mea's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout AVorking 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 and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Gcclong, : Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGEAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character as THE CHBAPBRT HOUSE IN THE TRADE : | And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Hotels. NE W 0 A lEDOII A ! ■WHOLEBALU AKB RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER O!f S"SMONDS STREET & KAEANGABAPE ROAD P irrvATE Entrance —Syjmonds Street. LIST OF PRICES :— Martoll's and Hennessy's Palo Brandy, 43 per bottle small, 2s Martoll's and Hennessy's Bark Brandy, 4a per bottle ; small, 2s Grcenless and Colville's Cnmpbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s fid (proof) per bottle ;■ small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Gel (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, JsCd Old Jamaica, Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 23 Amontillado Sherry, f>s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wino, 4s per bottle ; Siinall do, 2a Old Tawny Port Wine, . r )S ; small, 2s (id English Ginger Wine, ?.s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. Genuine Bkandh. Perbotf'e 8. D Hennessy's Brandy 6 0 Martell's Brandy .. .. 6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large ..4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 o Fine Old Jamaica Hum 6 0 Dunvillo's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 .. .. .. .. ..50 Champagne No. 2, yint3 3 0 Champagne, .Tacqueson s .. .. .. ..6 0 Champagne, .Tacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Jnlien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ~ .. s (J Townsend's Sarsapnrilla .. .. .. ..6 0 English Ginger Wine , ~ ..3 0 Er.glish Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 13 gjltum, Brandies, and "Whiskeys sold by tho gallon erproof, warranted the saint! as from bonded store Assorted cases of tho above made up for families and picnic parties. allowances made to wholesale pureliasora. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash ROYAL HOTEL, PRINCES STREET ONEHUNOA, Having a Commanding View of the Harbour and surrounding conntry. HEOTJY PULLER (late of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds street) having taken the above Commodious Family Hotel, bops to inform his friends nnrt the public that he Is prepared to give every attentior to the comfort of guests who may honour him with their visit?. Meals to order at all hour?. Tabled' FfotS at 1 p.m. on Sundays. N.B-Only the Best Brands of "Wines and Spirits kept. Whitson's Celebrated Brilliant Sparkling Ales. BiLUAitHH- One of Alcock's Best Table:!. Also, liilliard-Bngatullo Slato Table. GOOD B E D S. T 011 N HANCOCK, UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, (QUTITW ANT> WrXLySLEV-STIfEKTW.) Begs to return tlmnV.s to his friends and the public generally for the librral support they accorded bin. at the I'nitid Kcjvico Motel (destroyfd by the lute tire), and informs thorn Hint he will OPEN his NEW TEMTOnAKY PREMISES in WeUfwloy-strect, on SATURDAY NEXT, when hi will hupply Wii.es, Spirits, &c, of the same Kirst-cliis; Quality as those kept at the old house. Families supplied from tho Bottle Department as usual. Auckland, September IS, 1573. LATE THISTLE HOTEI Q, U E E N T R E E T. P. D A RV, V, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and tin public that he has RESXT MX D 13 TJ STNE Sf? on the site of his late premises, Tlii;,tle lintel, Queer street, having obta-ned permission from the authori ties f.n erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premiHOH. LIST OF PRICES. Par Bottle H. V Superior Adelaide Wino .. .. .. .. ( MarteH's and HcnncKsy's Pale Brandy .. .. 4 ( Martell's and rTenncssy'.s Dark Uranuy ~ ~ 4 ( Oreonleos and Colvillo a Whisky 3 ( Campbelton Whisky.. ~ .. .. ~ a ( Dunville's Whisky 8 ( West India .Rum .. ~ .. .. 3 ' i Sherry Wine, roally good 3 ( Superior Sherry 4 ( Old Port Wino 4 < Superior Old Port Wino (Sandirnan's Four Dia mond) 6 ( The above are all bottled tho premises. IN CASE. Tn Cask—Cf.nuink Brands. Hcnnessy's, Martell's, and nines' Brandy, Gs Od pel bottle ■ Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 0d per bottlo Geneva, JOKZ (small), tJs per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagno, No 2s, Cs Cd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s o'd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparillu, .Is per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Cd to 4s per bottlo Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled. Is 4c per bottlo. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as frorr Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above mn.de up for families and picnic parties. SAMUEL EVIN S0 N, PROPRIETOR Merchandise. Q N S A L ~E By the Undersigned, Scrim, 72 and 45 inch Corn Sacks, 3-busliel Morton's .Tar 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 St. Julicn's Claret Keillor's Confectionery, 71b, lib, and J-lb prickets Tea. chests, half-chests, and boxes Sardines, quarters Oats, Canterbury and OtagO Ham sand Bacon Cheese, Canterbury. GEO. W. BINNEY. Q N SALE, Ex AniEir, from Sydney, 1,200 B\ US MAIZE GEO. W. BINNEY. TO BA.KEES & OTHEES, ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. I E x Dun c din and Hazel Horn b, 50 tons Meelc's Flour 51 " Pratt's Flour 30 " T. Anderson & Co.'s Flour 3D " Anderson & Mowatt's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. pE E HIDASPIB, JUST ARRIVED, And for Sale by E. P E Li X INS, OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, ir> cases three Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy For Salj by case, OOr, ■ or Ss Gd single bottle. LIQUORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BOTTLED FOR THE HOLIDAY,



I ' 'Notices, j ; NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, . WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER VN returning thanks for past favors, . begs to inform his Customers and the Public generally I that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Avatehk, Confectioner, Queen , street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Cth November, 1873, I FIRST-CLASS BOARD AND RESIDENCE.! HP lIE Proprietor of the Private -*- Boarding Establishment known as the "St. Leonards House." Parnell Rise, offers superior accom- i : modation lo visitors am! others. The house is one of tlie host in the province, being conducted upon I Hrme principles by an eflicient lady lately arrived i from I nglaiid. The situation is otic of the pleasant- \ est in the district, commanding Ilia entire scenery of the pi ice. J'he rooms are spacious an > airy, and ro plete with every comfort. The cuisine of the house is first-class, everything being prepared in fust style, and scrupulously clean. The terms are reasonable and may be known upon'appllcation. fist" AddrcKH :— "ST. LEONARDS' HOUSE," PARNELL RISE, - , . ___ . B. CEOCKE R, VICTOR I A STREET (NEAR HOP. SON STREET), BOOTMAKEE, IN returninpr thanlca for tlie very liberal support accorded him in lliep.v.t, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply n really superior article in any .style of finish at a very . reasonable price. November 7, IS"". 0. CLEMENTS, AYIIOLESALE & RETATL CONFECTIONER, np.iKES this opportunity ortliankin^ -B- his fiiei.d., and Ihc pub'.io for the ki;i<) support he h is i-eceiveil since Ids r< turn to this provirei', i«nd to nsMiru thorn that :dl Co.uls marmf.actiired lit l.i-i establishment are of the best material. Country orders punctually uttendtd to. Victoria street, A uckliind (near Hob.-;on fctrect), November 'i, 1871. &&$& Public Works1 Office, Coloni'il Architect's Rranch, Wellington, Oth November, 1573. TENDERS are invited for the Erec tion of Now Departmental Offices for the fJener.il Oovornment on land to be reclaimed from the Harbour of Wellington. General conditions, spec!ficatlnns, and drawings, may bo .soon :tt the ollices of the Colonial ■ Architect, AVellington, and at the Public AVorks Otliccs, Auckland, >c!-oii, Christchurch, Dunedin, ami Invercargill, on the arrival of the ilrst mail at those places after the 12lh November. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public works, r.nd marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will be received at the oflices of the undersigned up i-> noon cf MONDAY, the eighth day of Decemhnr. Telegra])hic Tenderß similarly addrrwed and marked will be received if presented at any UVlcgrnph Ollitc by noon of sumo date, provideil that Written ■ endcis in d.m form are lodged at the ullice of v District 1 Engii i.-ir by the same hour. The lowest or any tender mil necessarily acceptable. (Signed) AY. If. CLAYTOV, Colonial Architoct. Cabinetmaking. , m & 11. COOIC E, ■ cabinet-makers &upitolsteuers, 1 1 s, q v k k n trket, .; ETavf. on Sale at Vkhv Loav Pricks Iron Bedsteads Walnut Chcffonnlers Toilet filasses Mahogany Loo Tables ' Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Ueds Walnut Card Tables Keathorßolsters*Pillows AValnut Cantcrburys Toilet Ware . Walnut AVhutnota* Matting & Door Mats AVftlnut Worktables flax, Fibre, &VlockMat- AValnut Centre Tables tresses AValnut Occasional Tables Flair <tr Sprin? Mattresses Olllce and Hall Tables Ptraw Palliasses "Venetian Blinds I Kitchen furniture Meat Safes, &<;., &c. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (C Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair 1 _ Cloth, <tc , from £12 Imitation AValnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, Rep, &c, from £12 12* Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, BOs, and COs per lialf dozen, American Cane and AVood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. IiaI'ABLISUED 1804.] D STEPHENS ON & CO. * Have on Hand and for Salo :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native i 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 Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman a i-lb, lib, and Tlbtins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Rlackwell's and Bengal, in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa. Fry's, Taylor's, aud 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 Essoncoa Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MEIIOHANTfI Wyndham Btb.icet. Auckland TAUEANGA to the HOT LAKES AND NAPIER. COBB 8c CO.'s ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. Tauranga and Napier Time Table. o'lttavards : LEAVES Booking Office, Taurau ga Tuesdays at 0.30 a.m., arrives at Ohineniutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Wednesday morn ing, arrives at Taupo same evening ; loaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening. Leaves Tauranga Fridays at 0.30 a.m., arrives at Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Satur day morning, arrives Taupo same evening : leaves Taupo Tuesday morning, arriving at Napier Wednes day evening. BOOKING OFFICE: MASONIC HOTEL, TAURANGA. £ s. Fares to Ohinemutu l 0 j Fares to Taupo (Tapuaeharuru) 2 10 Through Faros 4]o A great reduction made on return tickets, ; HANNON & 0 0., PHOWUKTORS,



Saddlery. BAI>DLEEY AND HARNESS/ HPHE Undersigned has received ci -a- City of Auckland and "late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Biding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, 801 l Fetlock Boots, Knoe Caps, Brushes,, and Elt,iman's Royal Emisp.oca cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bribes (Ladies'and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Cents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brashes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cahii Pricks. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand orj> Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Salr> MORE TO ARRT YE PER PERNDALE AND GLENHUNTLY. W. S. JONES, SADDLER, HA UN EPS-MAKER. & IMPORTER 15 4, QUEEN STREE T. NEW STOCK OF [SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his tJ • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Variod Assortment of Saddles, Biidlos, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &o, &c. , and lias extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. Queen street. Auckland SADDLER Y. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest Tkusc in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddlery, whole sale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FOSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), Q v'j: c N -stt: cc t Auc ie lax d, Akd at Mki.hounne. Elections- REQUISITION. TO RALPH KEESTNG, Esq. SIT?. —Wo, the undersigned Electors of the City East, i(-quest that you will .-illow ' yourself to lie planed in Nomination as a Candidate j for a seat in the Provincial Council to represent the j interests of City East, and we hereby promise to use our inllncnco to secure your return. (Signed) d. W. TTardwiek, S. Hall, .T. AVinks, Ma.k E 15. Nicnolson, W S. Wilson, Ceo. Williamson, G. Aiclcin, and 23 others. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in aceding to your request, and if elected will fcrve jour interests faithfully, and to the host of mv ability will try to promote the advancement, wtlfaic, and prospeti'y of the people and of our province. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, RALPH KEESING. TAMAKI ELECTION. MR KE E R will address the Electors of Tamaki on TJfUIIST>AY EVEN (Nfi licxt. iit 7 Jim., lit. I'anmilto Hall; and on KIM DAY at the same htur, at the Congregational School, Keinucra. TO JOHN CORDON, Esq. ft'^'i—^ T(* ie undersigned Electors VO if thn District r.f Pakurangn hereby request that you will allow yoin.s If to be Norrinatod as a Candi date to represent this district in the ensuing Pro vincial Council. (Signed) 1". If. ('l,ni 'c, AY. T. Bnssett, C. A. Calvert, M.8.0 V.5, and twenty live others. f\ ENTL EM E N,—l have much v_^ pleasure in acceding to your request, and shall, if elected, servo yon and the province generally as faithfully and disinterestedly as 1 have done for the past five years. 1 remain, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, .JOHN GORDON. REQUISITIO N. TO G. M. REED, Esq. BIE8 IE, —We the undersigned Electots of the District of Takapunabeg to request that you will allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in the ensuing election ; and we pledge ourselves, in case of a contest, to use all our influence to secure your return. We are, Sir, Faithfully yours, If. Niccol James Harris James Holmes Thomas Bond. AVm Buchanan G. E. AY. Brasscy AY. C. AVilson A. Goldio R. Sommeiville AY. L Rces AY. S. Cochrane AY. Dalgleish .lolm Ilay H. M Jervis M. Niccol H AVorthington 1-red. J. Somerfield Edward AVells James McEwen Pvichard Dunne A. Gavin Charles Bailey John AVyles Tlios. Poynton Alex. Alison, jun. P. Nolan" John Patterson Ceo. Banks R. Miickay p. Hall William Duder Andrew Beveridge John Leek George Fraser ' Alex. Alison Thomas Craic Edward AVood George S. Graham. To Messrs. H. XICCOL, JAMES HOLMES AY BUCHANAN, AY. C. AVJLSON, and other G Electors signing the Requisition. ENTLEMEN.-I have much pleasure in accepting your invitation to become a Candidate foi'the representation of "Takapuna" Electoral District in the Provincial Council, and if elected I shall to the utmost of my ability endeavor to faithfully serve the interests of the district and promote the welfare of the province I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, G. M. REED. to the Electors of city east. fIENTLBMET^Tbeg to inform you *~* that lam a Candidate for the honor of Again representing your interests in the Provincial Council 1 am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant H. ELLIS. TO THE ELECTORS OF PARNELL. fIBNTLBMJ&N^The writ for the V-* election of two members to represent your interests in the Provincial Council having been w?n i fTiSr to iuform )ou that in accordance With what 1 believe to be the wishes of a large number of the constituency, it is my intention to seek the honour of ru-elcction. ™ll\n°l" g f>°' 1? 14 mc to Rssuro J'ou tnilt x ll!lVQ "0 personal or selfish ends to serve, Hit that 1 shall continue honestly and faithfully to further the welfare and advancement of your district and this province I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, t> „xt B- TONES. Parnell, November 14, 1873. TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY EAST. IT HE Returning Officer havijg This Tvrwivrß?p ya "otifled that the NOMINATION for MEMBERS to represent you during the ensuing i Council will take place on the 24th IN ST., I take the S?^ c.s'?Pl )Ortlinily to inform yoa that I am a CAN DIDATE for your Suffrages. j I am, Gentlemen, I Your obedient Servant, „ , „ W. J, HURST. Novembor 14,1873.



Kerosene. CAMEEON'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 i white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odour is-uing 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: Joir N ROBEII TON & C 0., DURHAM STREET. T\ OW N E E'S lEKOSENP, 3h. Cd. PER GALLON. DE V 0 E'S KEROSENE, s. PER GALLON. Delivered in any Part of tiif, City. Reasons Why DOWNER'S KEROSENE OIL Should; be used by Consumers in preference to any ui,ne Putrolcum Oil. Ist. "It is safe, having a fire test of never less than 125° Fahrenheit. 2nd. Tt is finished by distillation, without treatment with acids ar.J alkalies as the last process. It is double distilled for the purpose of removing the acids and alkalies used in the manufacture of all Petroleum Oils, but which cannot be removed except by their process, 3rd. The Downer Oil being chemically pure, burns with more brilliancy of ilarae, consuming less oil fora given amount of light. It ,?ives less trouble, because the Lamps require less frequent filling, and the wick less frequent trimming. 4th. Although the Downer Oil costs more per gallon than other oils, it is, in the end, cheaper for the con sumer, because it gives a greater amount of light with consumption of oil. Your grocer may tell you he has on sale an oil in uality equal to Downer Oil. Don't believe this story. Downer Oil is quoted and known all over the world as the highest standard brand. This reputation has been achieved by its having been made by a better process and more costly than others, which process has been adhered to from the beginning, without re gard to expense iJ3T N.B.— DOWNER'S KEROSENE IS THE ONLY BRAND ThatS will|'give [entirej satisfaction in the Amicapnic Lamp. J. & J. DIOK ET, OUEEN-STREET. KEEOSENE LAMPS, ■ FROM 4s. Gd SIX CHIMNEYS WITH EACH LAMP. J. & J. DICKEY, QUEEN-STREET. . Funeral Undertakers. JyT MoCtTLsTIY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. Wll. HATfAED'S • CEEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED i TO i WYNDnAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. 1 [Established 1842.] T¥^ J A ~M~I E SO N, * » • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. ..Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. I The Txtrs: Supplied with Furnishings. I WE l LESLEY STREET SA S.T. | Four Doors from Corner.



Groceries. GROCEES, BACON AND CHEESE FACTORS (TEMFOP.AHY PREMISES), CONNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS ■g^KDue notice will be given of our Removal to New Promises ia next week's p aT) ! CANTERBURY BACON, CONFECTIONS j DAILY SUPPLY Almost of Every Sort, op Cut in Rashers as wished.! ' ; Wholesale and Retail. BEST SMOKED Jigg '" 1 OUR TOBACCO | OUR COFFEE'S Roasted ! ils tlio Best procurable, and' ! : the Onoapcst, and Ground Daily. | • i ' i___, : ■"■':!:: OTTR SWEET LUNCH; ! NEW-MADB BISCUITS, j . OUE SOAP ii tfalT) BISCUITS, at Sixpenco, , ' Oio Coarest Fab Tic orih, I arc most economical. , I Many Varietieh. most Delicate Skin . i i « . ' FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR 2h. Gr>, TEA I ! ! . -:| ; Tlico, Sago, Tajuoca, &c. I Is mosb cxliilirating. Five or Six Dairies of PICKLE 3, BaUCES, AND1 | TABLE RAISIXS ivn FRJSSU BUTTER ] OILS, ' JORDAN ALIioiTOS Daily. ; j "Ad Inflmtum/'Cheap. ,Is Beautiful (JojfDmW '



JsTiscellaneous. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! T I-IST in Sums from Is. to £100 -L. oil all Ifir.tl.s of Jewellery, Diamonds Pl a i Pr i ware Clothing a r,d «11 other Mercliandke Thi strictest necresy can be relied on. he Fireproof Safes on the piernises or the Security of Valuables. L. 11. NEUMEGEN PAWNBROKER, ' W YXDHA M -STREET (Late Queen-street), Auckland. I ~~ ' ~~~ —■ SHORTL AJD ST EE E T Almost Opposite General Post-office. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN -c- BLIND MANUFACTORY. • M. HORTON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER. & WIRE WOKIKiEiB WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP P APERH ANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have detei mined 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 alUPainting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &O. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER. H O LLA N D & BUTLEB, 2S &i3O, VICTORIA STREET. gEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON aORE f obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to , surpass all others, and is epeci&lly applicable to iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts ana Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. , jj It is sold in fine powder ; will keep, any lengtn 01 time; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed witfl t v" Mixture," according to " Directions for Use, ana thus avoid the objections to all paints sold mi«a ready for use " , i,. The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to oe cheaper titan other paints, as it can bo prepared ana sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will «>«' ; a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLEK, OIL & OLOR ME RCHA NT S, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, < Auckland. O IL > OOLOE, • GLASS VJ' AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECOBATIN<* 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of Netv Zealand* J. HENDERSON, ' j Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Tnrp* Zinc, White. House Painters', Coach and Cat"*" makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Comp»» ~, Glasses. Brushes &c, &c. "' i