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Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND ! MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ~ £780,000. HpHE South British is a thoroughly j J local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates I A. BOARDMAN. * Manngor. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. , TfIHTS Company is now prepared to J. issue Polices against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest, current rates of premium London Agents having boon appointed, Marine business to and from the United Kingdom can bo 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 & Paldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days Strcet IPOraTy °fliCe: Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham ANDREW G. MILLAR., ———____ Local Manager. SCOTTISH OOMMEBCIAiTIk" SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: „ o _ PREECE AND GRAHAM,! No 8, Valles Buildings, Quean-street AucHan H. W. HEATH, Sub-A gent, '.VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. PJP H E Undersigned having heen 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 throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can bo made payable either in Great Britain or tho Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of tho Company are now at 8, Quoon treet, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, _ Agents. A TTSTSALIA.-N MUTUAL PBO -*-*- VIDEKT SOCIETY. FOB MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCn: Head Offlco: Wellington. ■PmtsuNT Annual, Ek-v-ehtte, £250,000. ACOTTMULATED AND INVESTED FUNDS, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the wholo profits, and a Bonus is doclaied every fifth year Auckland Agent— ■ ~ „ HENRY GTLFILLAN. Medical Referee— T. B. KENDERDTKE. Drapery- _ g^ & J. 31. VAILE. 2,500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns,] fast colours, Only CJd per yard Cj & J. E. VAILE. 1,50Q yds. DRESS ALPACA, Only 4£d por yard. Cj & J. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Vory Cheap. Cj & J. E. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, .national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S& J. E. VAILE . Eespectfully 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 MILLINERY wo have opened some-very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very largo 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 repleto with choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c., is largo, and of unusually Good Value. The Now Shipments of CARPETS, and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will bo to hand during tho" current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they have con stantly on the premises a most eflicient staff of Mil liners, Mantle-makers, Dress-makers, and White Workers ; and that any material purchased from hem can bo made up as soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. — During this Season wo 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 tho Season. J§ ~<O"JTTAJI7rI . 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS, New and Fashionable Shapes, _^ From 8d each. jg & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d each. g & J. E. VAILE. A Largo and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinda-Cheap. "g : & J. E, VAILE, . FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, , National Marx •. J Corner of Queen andiWyndham-streetß,



Drapery. i p I T. V H A L L i HA. LINAEUEY & CO. Are now SHEWING THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OP SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Comprising the Most Complete andExtcnsivo Variety of all the Newest Fabtucs, And being direct Importers need only point to tins fact as a sufficient proof that the prices quotod bolow cannot be approached by any other house in Auckland. A. LINABORY & CO.'S CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Black Glace at 2s lid and extra 3s Cd ; wide width, and very rich, 4s Cid Black Cash meres, Du"apes 5 Drape de France, and Failles, p.t very low prices. Japanese and Yokohama Washing Silks in plain stripes, and figured, from 2s Gd. A. LINABUHY h CO/S 600 FRENCH JACONET MUSLIN DRESSRS. 12.' f yards nach dress, fis lid; Organdie Muslins in i^lain, striped, and figured ; 250 pieces Book Muslin in all colours ; Grenadines, plain, striped, and figured in great variety ; Swiss Checked and Striped Muslins ; Taped, Checked and Jaconets ; Tarlatans in all tho now shades, &c, &c , &c. A. LINABUR.Y & CO.'S NEW WASHING- MATERIALS (IN FIGURES)— Cambrics, Muslins Percales, Brilliants Jaconets, Batistes Maripos.is, Crctonnas Dolly Vnrdens, Crass nnt.hu Dressed Holland, Brown Holland MarseP.ns, Quiltlngs, atd Print?. A. LINARUEY & Co.'S FANCY DRR3SE3. THIS BEPAIITMEBT la THE LARGEST AXT) MOST KETIiETE IN AUCKLAND, Comprising Plain and Tinted Alpacas, from Old ; printed Delaines, in wide witbs, in gre-it vaiiety 10id por yard ; Marl Alpacas, Chock and Striped Monairs from Birt p>>r yard ; Grecian Cloths, Silk Figured Lustros, in all j>ew shades, from OJ.I per yard ; Russell Cords, Persian Colds, Poplins, Kilned Gimlets, Silk Wari.s, Summer Skirtings. Ac, &v , &c. A. LINABURY & CO.'S MUSLI ■ , LACE, and LENO CURTAINS, a choice of f.OO pairs from 4a Hd ; Wot f Damasks, Union Damasks, 100 pieces en Chintz, fis (id per dn.i yards; Linen Towels, from 4a fid per dozen ; Cotton and L'ncn Turkish 'Jewels, from Is 3d ; Dusters, Glass CloHis, Damavk Table Linen, Napkins, Table Covers in evr-1 make, and quality, from Gs Gd; Table Baize ; a Splendid Line in real Crochcy Antimacassars, very cheap ; 2. r) pieces Linen Tick, Is pr yard ; Cotton Ticks, frr.m {5Jd, 10-4 ; real Mavsella Quilts, at 10s (id; tho Now Fringed dor man Counterpane, from 10s (id. Also, three cases, other makes, to bo sold Vkky 011KAP. A. LINABURY & CO.'S THJtKE CASES (MUSLIN- GOODS), in" Linen CuMars, Cuffs and Set* (White and Fancy, Muslin Collars, Bows, Ties, Sets and Sleeves, Real and Imitation Lace Collars and Sets. A large variety in Ladies' Silk Scarfs and Bows. A. LINABURY & CO.'S 25 PIECES REAL BRUSSELS! CARPET 5s Od per yard ; 2f>o lioarthrugs.from Gs Cd ; a large Stock in Felt Squares and Carpets, Kidderminster * Hemp CVrpcts, Stair Carrots, Cocoa Matting, in all widths. I 100 pieces China Matting. O.UI ; best quality Floor Cloths, in all the widths ; Crumb Cloths, in every size ; Door Mats Rugs, &c. A. LINABURY & Co7s FANCY DEPARTMENT, Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery Gloves Ribbons, sFancyGoods, Haberdashery, &c, &c ' , Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, Sun Shades, &c., &c. &c. A. LINABURY & CO.'S SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING is the most complete in detail, and com prises an Extensivo Variety in Choice Spring Patterns and Fabrics. Superior Black Paget Coats, with velvet collar, 30s ; a first-rate Black Paget Coat for 25s ; Silk Mixed and Diagonal Pagets, 27s Cd ; Geelong and Nelson Tweed Suits, a large choice of patterns, ranging from 32s (id ;Galatea Coats, good Black Cloth, 19s Cd Lounging and Business Coats from 11s 9d ; the Lorno Sack Coat in Black Cloth, Ids Id, &c, &c, &c. A. LINABURY &Tco7s SPRING PRICE LIST FOR TROUSERS AND VESTS :— Angola Tweeds, Trousers and Vests, 15s lid : Durable Tweeds, Trousers and Vests, 12s 6d; Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vests, 22s Gd to 255; Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid variety to select from in all the newest patterns, Vests (single and double breasted), com mencing at 22s lid ; a good useful Tweed Trousers and Vest for 13s lOrl; Scotch Heather Tweed Trousers and Vests, 15s Cd ; Men's Fancy Tweed Trousers, Cs lid ; Geelong Tweed Trousers, 13s ed ; Nelson Tweed Trousers. 13s lid ; Best Bedford Cord Trousers, 14s Od ; good Black Trousers, 14s; Black and Colored Tweed Vests, from ss, &c , &c., &c. A. LINABURY & CO.S' Boys' Suits (Knickerbockers), 6s Cd ; Boys Suits (Zouave), richly braided, Ob' Od Boys' Suits (Kossuth), richly braided, 10s lid; Boys' Suits (the Lome), richly braided, in all tho newest colors 12s Od • Boys' Suits (the Eton), good wear, 17s Od ; Boys' Suits (the Oxford), good wear, 20s ; Boys' Suits (tho Galatea) in Black Cloth 22s Cd ; Boys' Suits (the Harrow), new shapes, 22s Cd ; Boys' and Youth t'Suits for school wear, in Sydney, Nelson, and Geelong Tweeds, the material and finish equal in every respect to ordered gar ments, at equally low prices ; Boys' and Youths' Hats, Caps, &c, in all tho lead ing stylos. Two cases just opened out- Boys' Caps from Is ; Boys' Hats Is lid ; Boys'.and Youths' Shirts, 2s ; Boys' and Youths' Collars, 6d : Boys' and Youths' Black and Colored Tics, 6'd. A. LINABURY & CO.'S Spring Patterns in Crimean Shirts, splendid quality, full sizes, 4s lid; Saxony Wool Flannel Shirts, 5s 3d; Men's Cotton Shirts, 2s Od ; Heavy Working Shirts, 2s Od, lined backs ; good Sorgo Shirts, Ss ; Men's Whilo Shirts (Linen Fronts), 3s lid ; Men's Whito Dress Shirts, 6s lid Men's Flannel Singlets, 3s 3d ; Men's Flannel Drawers, 3s 4d ; Men's Heavy Crown Moles, 6s lid; Men's Cotton Socks, Cd : Wool, Merino, and Angola Socks, Drawers, and Under-Vests, all low I in price ; Men's Collars (West End Shape) I best quality, Gd per box A large assort . , ment in Woollens just opened out for the Spring. Clothing of every description made to order at the shortest notice, fit and workmanship guaranteed., &c, &c. A. LINABUEY & CO, CITY HALL, • QUEEN STREET, [■ J \ I



Hotels- ! feX B W CA L EDO NI A j WHOLESALE AT?D RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER 01? j SYMONDS STBEET & KAEANGAIIAPE ROAD j Private Entrance— Symonds Street. | • LIST OF PRICES:— i £ Maxell's and I-lcnnessy's Pale Brandy, is per bottle j small, 2s t Mart-oil's and Honnessy's Dark Brandy, 4* per bottle ; small, 2s . 1 Greoulosa and Colvillc'n CamphcHon Whisky, 4s ami •Is 0(1 (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a , s Dunville's "Whisky, 4s pur bottle : email bottle, 2s i Jameson's Dunlin Whisky, 4s and is Gd (proof) per n bottle ; small bottle, 2s i Bum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle. Is Cd Old Jamaica Bum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, | 2s | - Sherry Wine, from 4a por bottle ; small bottle, 2s | Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s Bd per bottle Port "Wine, 'Is per bottle ; small (In, 2s Old Tawny Port wine. 5s ; small, 2s Od English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Cast?—Gentjin'E Bkanbs, Ilennessy's, Martoll's, and nines' Brandy, fis Cd per bottle Oeneva, JDTCZ, 4s (id por bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottlo Old Tom, <is per bottle ; ] Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle j Gliarop-tgnc, No 2s, fls Od per bottle 1 j Champagne, "s and 3s fid per bottlo i Claret, Ss to Is per bottle , Townsend's ParsaparUla, fis per bottle | Australian Wines, from Ss Cd !o 4s por 1-otllo \ \ Ale and Porter, London and Dub.in 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. SAID E L EVIN S0 N, PKOPII I X T O R BILLIARDS! BILLIA RDS ! BILI.I \lW± GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING Have imported oik; of ALCOCK'R V\UZ\<] BILLTAUD TABLES, And invite plijors to ot c of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVERNOR I'.II'AVNE lIOTKL. Board.. .. .. .. .. .. 1 fis per wick P.ianl and Residence .. .. .. 20» pof wo«k Ditto ditto, with single romn .. .. 21s per week (lood Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGTTAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. ROYAL HOTEL, PRINCES STRF.KT ONEIIUNCA, Having a Commanding View of tho Harbour and surrounding connlry. HENBY FTJLLTPR (late of the Edinburgh Castle II- tol, Symonds s-troet) having taken the hbove Commodious Family Ifotel, begs to inform his friends and tlie public that he is prepared to give every attontior to the comfort of guests who may honour him with their visits. Meals to order at all hours. Table d' I'ote at 1 p.m. on Sundays. N. 15 — Only the Best Brands of YVinos and Spirits kept. Whitson's Celebrated P.rilliiuit Sparkling Ales. BiiiLTAKPH— One of Alnock's Host Tablos, Also, Billiard-Bagatelle Shite Tablo. GOO D I" R D H J 0 H N 'HANCOC X UNITED SEHVICE HOTEL, (Q-n-.i v ash Vfr.u vhi.kv-ktiikktm.) Tso:;s t.r, return tlianls t/i his friends and the public generally for the liberal support they acßonlnl him at tho lijiited Service Hotel (destroyed by the late lire), and informs them Unit he will OPEN his NEW TEMPORARY PRKMT.SE3 in Wollosloy-stroct, on SATURDAY NEXT, when he will supply Wires, Spirits, Ac.,of the sumo First-class Quality as those kept at the old house. Families supplied from the P.ottlc Department as usual. Auckland. September IK, 1573. LATE THIS't LB HOT.E I CJ U R E X 'J' Ji E X T. P. D ARB V, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that he has KESU MX D EUSINKS3 on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. Por Bottlo. B. D. Superior Adelaldo Wino .. 0 MarteH's and Uennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..4 0 Martell's and Ilennessy's Dark Brandy ~ .. 4 0 Greenlees and Colvillo's Whisky 3 0 Campbelton Whisky.. .. .. .. ..8 0 Dunville's Whisky 8 6 West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. .. .. ..36 Superior Sherry .. .. .. .. ..46 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wino (Saiuliraan's Four Dia mond) .. 5 0 The above aro all bottled tho premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Por bottlo s. r> Hennesay's Brandy .. .. .. .. ..60 Martell's Brandy .. •. .. .. ..50 Geneva, JDKZ, large ~ 4 6 Geneva,, JDKZ, small .. .. .. ..3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 o Fine Old Jamaica Rum 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. .. ~ ~ ..40 Chainrjagne No. 2 .. .. .. .... 50 Champagne No. 2, pints .. .. .. ..8 0 Champagne, Jacqucson s ... 50 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints .. .. ..3 0 Claret, St. Julicn .. ..30 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..3 0 Townsend's Sursaparilla .. .. .. ..5 0 English Ginger Wino 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials .. ~ ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by tho gallon erproof, warranted tho same as from bonded storo Assorted cases of tho above mado up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesalo purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON TTIR AUCKLAND TUB-IT CLUB CUP Will take place on tho Evening of General Entries, 17th December. Tickets—2o3 each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON the NEW ZEALAND CUP Will bo drawn on tho Evouiug of tho 20th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON T3IE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will bo drawn on the Evening of tho 20th December. Tickot— 20s each. On this nuht the prizes of tho Turf Club Cup and New Zonl-ind Cup will be paid over. Books open on tho Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup, and Ellcrslio Handicap. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP HYDASPES. 25 cases Throe-Star Bennessy's Pale lAandy. Price, 8s (id per bottlo ,; 00s per case. 20 cases " Chateau Lalitte" Claret, 90s per case. 20 cases Lormont L, 00s por ca;.o. . | Ordinary Clarets. 80s to 50s. ' " Punch Brand," 1 Tavannah Cigars. 20 casoa Jno. Gillon's Liruc Juico Cordial, In stono , bottles. | I PER STEAMER HERO. j fi casks Richard Davios' Sherry. Jno. Fallen's Allmry White and Red ColoniftlWino. Tho bost of Sherry and Port Wino bottled oxpnwsly for tho holidays. Epevnay and Do Laago FiLs Flasks P.B Ean do Vio troa Violle P. 13,, and Martell's Gonulno Old Dark Brandy, in case. ' Adgostnra and Jollner's Bittor?. Onlner's Eyo-oponer. \U EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor,



Notices* NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, VIIOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, jTN returning thanks for past favors, icgs to inform his Customers and the Public generally hat he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and business to Mr E. Watf.uk, Corifcolioner, Qucon trcet, whore the Business will be continued on and ifter THURSDAY, Oth November, 1375. JTOTIOE Olf REMOVAL; i C. LANGSFORD, TAILOR, lIAIiIT-MAICER, &0., Next to the Bank of Australasia, Begs to inform his customers and the Auckland public that ho hi\H 'aken those premises lately occuplo! by Mr W. Pohsenirkie, where he hopes that by strict attention to the wishos of hia patrons and n well sclcctod Stock, te merit a continuance of their patronage Satlsfai tlon and a good lit guaranteed. Cj" E A. E A T II I N G. SOLID ROCK BATH, SHALES' POINT. This Favorite and Pafo resort for Bathers Is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Solin Rock secures a firm footing, nnd with the stone stepsalongits whole length and bruadth insures a safe and plensunt bathe to the most nnrvom us well as to the bold swimmer. Krom 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays) for Liidios otdy. Terms : Frr a Single Bath. 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, 1,1 Is ;do for Child ren, Ids (id. Tor 1 ickctf) apply to " 11 KNIt V iC F ESI NO. J UN., St. MLnngo Passage. ShcrtUnd street. T KATJIEE FOE SALE. s. d. A CL'oice Sample of Southern Kip .. ..2 2 English Kip, from 2 0 GRIKDRRV. lleol Tips 8a Cd and 10 G Too and Heel Spr'g.s .. .. .. .. 0 4 Screws, per great gross .. ~ .. .. 10 0 Hooi Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and I'oot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals 3 f) Men's Water LiKhts 6 C Women's Kid .Job .. .. .. .. .. '- 0 J. ROUT, Hi<nr-.STi:KLT. B. CHOC KE R, VIC T O R I A S T 11 E E T (NEAR HOT. SON STREET), 13 O O T M A X E E, IN returning thnnl<s for tho vory liberal support accorded him in tho past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a re illy superior articles in any stylo of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. LOOK O U T FOX Till: ?> L U X 1100 T. C.BEO O X E S Fs prepared to servo MEN", WOMEN, and CHIUiKKN with P, OO TS & SII(3 E S CHEAPER THAN ANY O'L'H I£R HOUSE JN TOWN ! 0.P.. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! Ladies' Cashmcro nnd Lasting i'.oots EXTREMELY LOW. Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP EVERY DESCRIPTION BOOTS & SHOES MADE ON THE PREMISES SHO 11 T E AS T UEN OTI CE. O. BROOKES, B L U E BOOT, (Opposite the Market IIaxl), 250, QUEEN-STREET). JisiiiL Public Works' Offlco, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25, 1873. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are il invited for tho Erection of New Departmental Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Speeificttions, and Drawings may be seen at the Oflice of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at tho Public Works Ofllces, Auckland, Christ church, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invcrcargill, on the arrival of the first mail after tho Ist of December. Tenders addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will be received at tho Oflice of tho undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, tho 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Oflico by noon of tho same d;ito, provided that written Ten ders in due form ai-e lodged at the oflice of a District linginoor by the same hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills- Established 1864.] DSTEPHEFSON & O . « Have on lland 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 whito, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & BlackwoU'g 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 Nutmeg, wholo or ground, in ins or bulk Clovoa do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe Mixod Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences] Ground Rico, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Laino's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co.. WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MEKOHANTB "WyNDHAM BTB.BET. AUCKLAND rpo bak¥¥b~&~ot"h¥sß, ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Ex. Dunedin and Hazel Homh, fiO tons Week's Flouv 61 " Pmtt's Flour M) " T. Anderson & Co. 's Flour 510 , " Andorson & Mowatt's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY.



Sewing Machines- TAYLOR'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES Are not, like many others, made up of parts of varlou Machines find called by some fancy name, but are a thoroughly Genuine Article, being well and substan tially made THMorenrorT. In addition to my strong recommendation of them, founded on practical acquantanoo with SuwfNO MTJCHANTrar, I have mnr.li pleasure in stating that they arc giving nnhnnnclcfl satisfaction to nil \vh>.' have purchased them. Price.-:: Ilund MneMnen. £!i sa; Stand Machines, £7 7s to £3 Bs, ArntNT:-- T. P X ACOCK, o rrtci a n. Qr.T.VV ST.KHT. N*K.*n TTIK. P.AVK OP Xp,W ZrAT.ATfT. THE •• SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. TIT E following .abstract is taken frnm the Custom-house reprrt of the Meihourne Journal nf Commerce. sVowi- g tie import value of Rewiiip; Machines imported by Victoria (hiring the year 1572 from the two leading Sewing Machine Mannfac'urers in thcwoild. The Machines imported from makers of I<ss noto sire not taken into con sideration :—fTAVFOim mid Co., Agents for the " Slnecr" Manufacturing Company, 4710 cases, value £2-f,9.r> ; I.ONii and <!<> , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson C<mp:my, 3(135 cares, value £80-10; showing difference in fjivr.r (.( tl c "!• intr< r " Machine Ot 3084 cases, value £10.3^0 This cxlraordinnry succors of the "RiMim " has been mainly achiever! by the Company's "Nkw Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be the most simi-le to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and beauty of stitch, mid the most comploto and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety of Domestic Fevdisf? and Embroidery. KKWARK OV IMITATIONS of llm "SINGRR" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent. Rhortlati'l street, Auckland, C. E. WILLIAMS, Managor. SEWING MACHINES MADH T.V TITE BEITANNI A COMPAN V, COLCHESTER, ENGLVND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with some recent spkci.at. improve ments, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however for removed from excellence, professes to be better than any other The task of Relucting a Sewing Machine is therefore rather a difficult nic, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, r.nd has no other guide than ihc representation of various dealers Many peope convinced of t!ie advantage to be derive! from nsii.c a Machine for needlework do not I yet possess ore because among s-o many they are unable to satisfy themselves' us to which make Is Ihe befit. Ash practical man and an Engineer allow mo to point out j.oinft of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding, Stitching, &0., &c, with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. They are fitted with an IMPROVES BREAK, which prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and i 3 the nearest possible approach tv 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 nurch'iso. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Hcpairs properly done. Needles for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. "W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, The Frrnua Shop, Vui.can Lane. Jewellers. I S 11) OR X AL E XANDBR Ofi, QUEEN STREET, NE X T A UC X LAND HO XE L, (EHTAIUjIKnKD 18(15,) T)EQS most respectfully to inform ■-' the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that ho has opened the above misos as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLKit, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED AVAItE, Specially selocted 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 aro invited to inspect the premises and factory, where all the branches in tho trado are carried n. HE I N RICH KOHN JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Beg 3to diaw tho attention of tho public to his Largo and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of tho Newest Styles and Designs. A largo portion of tho above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho promises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GKEAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of tho best known manufactures of ho home markets, £J~Note tho address — HEINEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, UEEN STREET. THE LATE FIRE! A L F Jft E D ALEY, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Late 215, Qukhn street, has REMOVED co premises Directly Opposito tho Queen street Entrance of tho.New 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 his mimerous friends and the pnblic generally for their past liberal favors, and assures them that he will still continue to carry on his business as heretofore Business will bo resumed TO-MORROW (Saturday* he 20th inst * Not the Address :— 25 0, UEEN STRE T. Opposite th Neto Market. Medical. . JUSE! FIRE! FIRE! THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSAPvY (Late 215, Queen-street). MR. A. M. WILLIAMS begs to inform his numerous friends and tho public that pending the erection of those new premises at the entrance to the new Market he has secured Temporary Premises at 96, GREY-STREET, which will bo 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. i!3TObserve the Address:— 9 G EY_-_ST R E E T . MEDIOO-BOTANIO ISPENSARY7~ i H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, 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 Powders, Indian Pills, etc, ,etc. A. Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most marvellou and effectual remedies ever known. V A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Troatiso on Midwifery on Sale.



Cabinetmaking. 0 O O X E, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 8, queen treet, Have on Pale at Vjoiy Low Prices fron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonnierg Toilet Glasses Mahogany Loo Tables Chimney Glasses, Hiit AVjilnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Reds Wainut Card Tables reatherTJolsters&Pillows Walnut Canterburys Toilet Ware Walnut. Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables fhix. Fibre, & [''lock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables TTair & Sprinp Mattresses Ollice and Hall Tables straw Palliassea Venetian Blinds Kitchen furniture Meat Safes, &c, &c. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (6 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth. &c , from £12 Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, Rep, &c, from £12 12* Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 465, 555. and 60s per half dozen, American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rocking and Folding Chairs Ty INKS & HA.LL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FURNITURE, CAEPETS, TLOOB CLOTHS, BTLLIAED CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all aißrke.l .it uxui-cdingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & 11. having large and convenient workshop manufacture evciy description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, TT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER DOUBLE ■ LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The Now HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 ss. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis. Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post freo. Premises Closed on Saturdays at 2 o'clock. WINKS & HALL. Funeral Undertakers. J^ Mc ■ 0 U L S \ 1 FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF lIOBSON STREET. WR. HATWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO i WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) i Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey 1 streets. [Established 1842.] '■ TIT J A "M~I ESO N, * * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. ! The Titiuii Supplied with Furnishings. WB i. LESLEY STREET EA S.T. * Four Doors from Corner. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHEB AND OTHERS nHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- J- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow. V/nol se, t nSiC., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Poat-offlcsl, Auckland



Groceries. • i ~~MISSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT" Bee respectfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES. CORNER 0 GREY & QUEEN STREETS, on FRIDAY, the 28th insfc., with a Large and Splendid Stock of NEW TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, AND GENEBAL GROCERIES, Such aa shall meet the wants of all classes. Respocting'prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall undersell them, ! CANTERBURY BACON, ' CONFECTIONS | DAILY SUPPLY Almost of Every Sort, I " of Cut in Raslicia as wished. Wholesale and Ketaii,. j BEST SMOKED FISH, OUR.TOBACrO i OUR COFFEP.'S Roasted '■ Is the Jifsfc procurable, and i the Cii C.pest. and Ground Daily. OTJU SWEET LUNCII! NEW-MA.DR BISCUITS, i OOR SOAP U adapted for BISCUITS, at Sixpence, j | the Coarest Fabric or the are most economical. ; Masv Varistiith. ; j most Delicate Skin. FRESH SHIPMENTS OUR 2-!. Co. TEA I ! 1 Rico, Sago, Tapioca, &c. Is most exlillirating, l._ ! : Five or RU Dairies of PICKLES, SaXTOBS, AND' TABLE RAISINS AND FRESH BUTTKR OILS, JORDAN ALMONDS Daily. \ "Ad Infinituni,1 Cheap. | In Bbautifui, Conditi'ph. OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET.



Miscellaneous- MONEY! MONEY! MONEY ! F IhT in Sun;s from Is. to £100 i -»- oil all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, PJatcd v/are, GloUiing, ai.d nil other Merchandize. The strictest sccresy can le relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER, W rKDE4II-S T EEET (Late Queen-street), ___ AucxLAyp. SHORTLAND STREET, Almost Opposite General Post-office. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. iPilii I 'i^^^Hi M. HO ETON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKER "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF P APERHANGINGS of our own selection, and. which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the old bates. Also, Largo 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, ". i Gilt and Stained ; PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER H 0 LL AN D & BUTL EB, 23 &830, VICTORIA STREET. ,; "PfEMATITE PAISI PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, aftor severe tests, has been found to surpass all others, and is opecially applicable to Iron Rooting, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings,1 Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts ana Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. s ,•■ It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length ol time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to bo mixed with Oil Mixture," according to "Directions for Use,' antt t thus avoid the objections to all paints sold " niuw ready for use" . i The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to be cheaper than other $+ints. as it can bo prepared.an<K sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover... a much larger surface. Sold by . i'" HOL AND & BUTLER, 1 OIL & OLOR M?E BOH ANTS," 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. OIL, COLOR, GLASS, !AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING .. 57, QUEEN STREET, ,: ; , -, Next to Bank of New Zbalan 1" j'*^^*»r?C^SjjJ. J. HENDBRSO TsW Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Hiasi 3W' t Zino, White. House Paintcra', Coach ataf &&££ maksvg'Varnishes. Calloc Saiit&. Clook fod C^fP■ ■■'■ GTsssaa, Brushes &0., &c.