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Insurance- THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. OAPITAi ~ .. .. £7£0,000. THE South British is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marino Bisks taken at tho lowest current rates. A.BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THIS Company ig now prepared to issue Polices against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from tbe United Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in ibis departmeit 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 Gumbos & Daldy's, and will be icady for occupation in a few, dny3. Tempo; ary Office.: Wyndham Chambers, Wyiidham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY, FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL ~ ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS : PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street. Aucklan H; W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. SVICTORTA FIRE AND MARINE IN ' SURANCE COMPANY. np H.E Undersigned having been . Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates 0 Premium, Risks upon every description cf Property nd Merchandise thr&ughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. . "' i .'■:/ ' Losses in Marine Department can bo made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may dosire. : All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at.B, Queen treot. HENDERSON &..MACPAHLANE, Agents. A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PBO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,.ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH :'" " " Head Office: Wellington.: ■<>]'- Present Annuax Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with . this Office share the wholo profits, and a Bonus is declai ed every fifth year. Auckland Agent— , HENRY GILFILLAN. - ■■'■ Medical Referee— T. B. KENDERDINE. - Drapery. . KJo ;■.!:- . V 1 iV-.11 2 ; 500 yds. PR TNT3, good patterns,! -:s'i<! ; i fa.st,colour3, > .< . j: , •[> ■. • / p '*..' Only' 6Jd per yard S& J. E. VAILE. • r.i; t i •-■'""' j ."•!'■!!"■■ TH''T;ii'''' y.aiyr yds. DRESS ALPACA, -sf{ ifiM •■ ... Only.ijd..per yard.* g & J. R YA.ILB. * '; i>KESB MATERIAL of aU kinda, - ~ j ...,. , Very Cheap. g&J. B. YAILE. . ' ( ...r FAMILY DRAPERS ATO OLOTHIEBS, 4N'ATioNAi Mart, , ', -'. •"■:, ;':::; • ': Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S J& J/E. YAIL^i iV Respectfully iirfprm the'publio that they *■ ' "■J ■ ■ have nawbpea'ed their First -Shipment of Summer Goods, wb,ich/' will! ;be found ' " ' worthy of inspection '■ ~.,, ,i 1,:.:■,_ • TheStocfcof COSTUMES, in all the New Summer, Materials, r^kdy for immediate wear, will'be' found especially both as:regards Style and Material MANTLES, and JACKETS we-are able to show somfe'VerytNovelDesignssiJi v-.'iT aw slastaiolta 'siml'l ■.:.,:h 1, ru.'in.MILLINERY iwe.have./opened some, very Choice Goods. .The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED TTATfI as very.Jarge I and varied in Style, and is unusually Cheap. ■ siah y In LAGES, SEWN MUSLIN GOODS, RIBBONS.iGLOYES, and FANCY GOODS, wo are also'able'to' show 'some' very1 'decidedl novelties which will well repay inspection. The Stockeof,.PLAlN and FANCY DRESS MATERIAL will, as usual, be found replete with choice and useful goods. , The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, and of unusually jGpod jVahie: \ < ■ y ; O 7 CYM The New Shipments" of CARPETS, and other FURNJSHLNGr;GQODS, MEN'S, and BOYS* CLOTHIftGy &c),'&c>, will be to Hand during the current montfi.'P /.'!..! r, /!i.:L; : ) .;. . S. &J. R._YAJLE desire to call particular .attention te ,the~Tfact tha,t [ they ! have,con-, stanlly on the premises a mist effioient staff of >Mil-< liners, Mantle-makers, i DrißS-makfersJ land White Workers ; and that any material purchased from hem can be made up as soon asrequired. , ~ ~ , , -.01 i; ■V■ /' • SPECIAL I NOTE. I— ' During 2 .this Season-'we shall offer the wholeiof our, Stock at. very. Low Prices in order to ,make<room for the.contem-, plated-alterations at the close.of the Season. ,j ;, o.&^j.,r, VAiLis.; j:'; j:;.;.;;: \':;;;: ',iv,,. ' ' '''.',l' .. ;.,.,' \ t '' !,."."''* '■'■' i -"~ T'-750 LADIES' STRAW'HATS,''.!!'';.'? I?V':;';', ;',:-: Kewand Fasjijoriable Shapea, ■ \ .0/. J-^ From'Bd J each. * TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s Od each. O & J." E. VAILE/: ■■ ALargfeandVchoice STOCK of 'htm n ■~:; of : ailkiuds-Gheap.' g & j; Bi-vAiiE,'.;- FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, iri:"NATIOiNiL MAE!, ,li ■,] ,: •:'■.,,,.. " -* * - ! of Queen and|Wyndham-streeta.



Drapery. / I -■/••' ■<" '....■,■,. REVISION OE THE TABIEE TO MEET THE TIMES. coo>i be s 5 NEWTA. E I E F IS WORTHY k OF PARTICULAR ATTENTION", rp H B/.M-. Til LO E I N G DEPAfiTM.ENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY OVERHAULED AND RE-MODELLED. In consequence of the new arrangements and mo creased facilities for mnlcing-up, tlie proprietor is enabled to present a Tariff of Charges that will uot afford even an Englishman a chance for a "growl." HAVING aLARGE STOCK of TWEEDS AND CLOTHS ON HAND The published scale < f.prices will be strictly adlicied to, notwithstanding the -advance in cost of Uiesu ■in:'.i.evi;iiii C"jnsri|Ui;nt oa Lhe iteavy incicaso ■ of duty. j COOMBES' NEWg TABIFE! PRICES FOR MEN'S CLOTHING MADE jTC MEASURE, AND MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK :— c s. d. A GOOD TWEED SAC SUIT for .. 3 0 0 Nelson Cheviot or Bnunockburn Sac Suit for 3 7 C West of England or Mosgiel Tweed Sac Suit for 3 16 0 Geelong Tweed Sac £>uit for 4 0 0 (GalateaandPagetSuits ftom listoOa per suit extra) BLACK CLOTH SAC SUIT or .. e£-"l- 0 0 Black Cloth Paget Suit for •-.. .. .. 410 0 Bluo Cloth Galatea Suit for ""..'"..,, .. 410 0 Tweed Sac Coat from .. .. .. .. 030 0 Black-Cloth Sac Coat frqm ;M /: .. .. ;0.540*0 TWEED GALATEA. COAT from ~ .. 33 0 Black Cloth,, „ from 015 0 TweodvPaget Coat from .;..... .. 037 0 BLACK CLOTH PAGET COAT, from .. GOO Superior Black Cloth Morning.Coat for g ~ 050 0 TWEED TKOUSEftS from .. .. .'. SO 0 Tweed Trousers and Vests from ~ .. 031 0 Nelson Tweed Trousers 0 22 0 Bannockburn Trousers .. .. ~ ~ 022 0 West of England Trousers 0 25 0 Geelong Tweed Trousers. ..' ~'*.. 027 6 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS and VEST 35 0 Bannockburn, Trouaers ; and Vests ~ .. 035 0 West of'Jliiglana Trousers and Vests,. ..0 38 0 GEijLONG TWEED! TROUSERS and VEST 4.-O 0 Good Black Doe Trousers from .. .. 027 0 Good Black Doe Trousers and, Vests from.... 0 40 o Superior West of England Doo Trousers and . i Vests 0 44 0 H- _ II j A -'i-LARQE , SELECTION OF.< SPRING PATTERNS. ■: [ALL TWEEDS [THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. ; .RsrviTAT/.srgMfl'K'irin'Lij! ill : . XJnier theWew Arrangement; r\ j ality is Ensured. ' I 'V } ——.^-.—— uj SjA^U^.L , COMBES, CITY CLOTHING- MART, 1 ' :j;Ncii'.Jor'QUEEN' STREET,1-"^f;; ;{ '■(t'-> ;''ANB'-' ALBERT STPvEET,' GRAH AMSTOWN. v ! ■ | hiUiad faiitii».Uuall ■~. ~',' ;.'., "■ .,;..'., '~ ] . '-"l ' i ' \ ..,.. ■'■■<■<> I . ,'iiO'e! ;?. mkamh v>> ,m \tfj y



Hotels. jj NEW C~A L E DOHA' j •WHOLESALE AKD RETAIL ■ I 'WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, I corker of '| symonds street & karangailafe road Private Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— i Mavtoirs and Bennossy's Palo Brandy, ii per bottle • small, 2s Kartell's and 11 enncssy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle; small, 2s Greenless ami Colville's Campbclton "Whisky, 4s and ' ds Od (proof) per bottle ; smftll bottle, 2s i Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle. 2s ! Jameson's Dublin Whisky, ,ia and; 4s Gd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle. 2s Bum, 3? per bottle ; small bottle, Is Gd Old Janiaica Kum, 4s tproof) per bottle ; small bottle, : 23 . Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s Cd per bottle Port Wine, As per bottle ; small do. 2s Old Tawny Port w-ine. 5s ; small. 2s (id English Ginger Wine, ?,s per bottle. The above buttled on the promises. In Cask—Gknufnk Dkanhh. Hennessy's, Martell'a, and Hi lies' Brandy, 5s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per bottle -i Geneva, JDKZ (small), Ss per bottlo ■■■' i Old Tom, 4s per bottle i Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, Ko 2s, ,Cs lid per. bottle Champagne, 2s and P.s Gel per bottle Claret, as to 4s per bottle Townseud's Hamipavilla, fis per bo! tie Australian Wines, from Us (id 'o 4s per bottlo Ale and Porter, London and Dub iii bottkd, Is 4d per bottle, • All Spirits sold by thr. gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the nbovo rhndo up for families and picnic parties. SAM DB L EVIN S0 N, PRO Pit I EX OB LATE THIS TLE H OTEL (} UER X; TIIE ET. P." D A R B V, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that lie has !R KSTJM X 1) il IISIKESS on the sito of his late prtiniw, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obta nod permission from theuuthdrx-j tios to erect a Tttrmjorary liuilding, pending the re building of oxteiisi/o premises. LIST 01' PRICKS. Per Bottle. H. D. Superior Adelaide AVino , 0 Martell's and Ucnncssy's Palo Brandy .. ..4 0 Martcll's and [{enncssy's Dark Brandy .. ..4 0 Greenlues and Colvillos Whisky 3 0 Campbelton 'Whisky.. ..';'~~ <5 DunvilltTs Whisky ... ... 3 6. West India Rum .. .. ~. ,',. '".. 30 Sherry Wine, really good .. .. ~ ..3 6 .Superior Sherry ~ ~ ~ ~ ~4 6 OM Port Wino 4 0 Superior Old l'ort Wino (SandSraan's Four Dia mond) '. .. ..60 ?i The above are all bottled tho premises. IN CASK. Genuine Buandh. Per botth 8. D , Hennossy's Brandy .. ~ ~ .. ,; 6 (, Kartell's Brandy .. .-. .. .. .. 6 t Genova, JDKZ, largo 4 Geneva, JDXJ2, small 3 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 Fine Old Jamaica Kum 6 (" Dunville's,\Vl<iskey .. .. .. ~ .. 4 ( Champagne Nd 2 5. ~ 5 < Champagne No. 2,'j.ints 8 <; Champagne, Jncquegori s .. ~ ~ .. 6 l Champagne, Jaciiueson's, pints 3 < Claret, St. Jiilien .. .. i ~ .. .. 3-1 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ','. S ' Townsend's Sarssaparilla 6 (• Knglish Ginger Wine.. .. .. ~ 3 ( English Cinnamon Cordials 2 Alu and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 '• [Bam, Brandies, and Whiskeys sofd liy the gallon jcrproof, warranted tho shhio as from bonded store Assorted cases of the above rnado up' /or* families and picnio parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale oii draught. Terms—Strictly Cash BI Lt I A'Jl T) S ! T3f LLJATIDS ! BILLIARDS GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING ■ ■■■•■ Have imported one of . , , , ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLTAUD TABLES,' And invite players to ono of the boat rooms in Auck land. ' GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. 5 0<*J"'*' •'• ■• •• ■• '.. ISs per week Board and Residence 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. ;. 24s per week Good Stable Accommodation. DUISNINGHAM & KING, PROPRIETOR?. . OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ( .11 Ji ■ iON ,THR '. . AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP ■Will take place: on tho Evening ol General Entries 17th December. Tickets—2 O.i each. .1 :\.\ —-r— A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ' ' NEW ZEALAND CUP., Will be drawn on the Evcniug of the 6cth December Tickets—2os each. U'-» £i vi jJ. i.v,&»U) A CALCUTTA SAVEEPBTAKE.." .'1 1 OK THE : .71 i AUCKLAND SUM METI HANDICAP Will bo drawn on the Evening of the 20th December Ticket—2os each. ,On this night the prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New 'Zenlind Cup-will bo paid over. Hooks open on the Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, Now' Zealand -'Cup and Kllerslio Handicap. I JUST LANDED, PER ".SHIP HYDASPES. 25 oases Tliree-St'.r.llcnne.ssy'.sPflle,llrandy. Price, 8s (id per bottle ; 00s per case. '"'«"' ■, 20 cases " Chateau Latltte" Claret, OCs per case. 20 cases LormontL, GOs per cate. :j "' ■ " ■ ' 'Ordinary Clarets. 3Us to 50s. " Punch Brand," [Tavauniih Cigars. >r Ui<! .!, 20 cases Jno. Gillofi's Lime Juice Cordial, in stone bottles. PER STEAMER nEROi' " "' - :i 5 casks Richard Davies' Sliorry. Jno. Fallen's Albuiy White'and Red Colonial Wine. The best of Sherfy and Port Wino bottled cxprc.-.sly for tho holidays. Kpernny and Do Laage JTIla Flasks P.B. Kan de Vie tres Vielle'P. I!., and'Mavtell's' aenuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. Adfjostura and Jollue'ri's Bitters., - . . 1 ,iJ .1 Onlner's Eye-opener. EDWAED PERKINS, : :i.i/i // :t Proprietor. j Cabmetmakingi rjT ' &■ H; ?G*Q QK■ E, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, ; 14 8, QUEEN TREET, I^ave on Sale at Very Low Prices Iron Bedsteads , . , Walmit Cheffpnniers Toildt Glasses Mahogany Lob Tables 1:l Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior' Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables FeatherUolsters&Pillows Walnut Can torburys Toilet Ware Walnut/Whatnots , Matting & Door Mats Walnut1 Worktablcs ■' ;; Haxiiß'ibroi &Flock Ma t Centre Tables tresses Walnut,[Occasional Tables Hair,& Spring Mattresses Oflice and. Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Ulin,ds : i Kitchen Furniture . , Moat Safes, &c, &c. : Parlour and Din in'g-robm' Suites' (S' Chairs, '2' Easy i Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair eioth,!&c,from:£l2 : , | ~:■,■,< Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, I Rep, &c. from £1.2 12a Cunc'-seatod Chairs, '408,' 4Gs, Gss, ahd!6os per titflf.' I dozen, American Cuno and Wood-seated C]iAirs,.in varioty■.;. itocldng and Folding Chairs.



Notices. I N 0 T I G E. ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONED, IN returning thanks for past favors, bogs to inform his Customers and the Public generally tiiat he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Cth November, 181 S. ffOTICE OE REMOVAL! C. LANGSFORLV TAILOR, HABIT-MAKE P., &c, v Kext to the Bank of Au'strSla-la, Begs to inform Ills customers and the Auckland public generally that ho has <aken those premises lately occupied by Mr W. I'ossestsktb, where he hopes that by strict attention to the Wishes of liis patrons and a well-selected Stock, to merit a, continuance of their patron ago.' Satisfaction and a good fit guaranteed. g: E ! «A BAT II IB G; SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES.' POINT. This Favorito and &'afe .resort for Bathers is now i Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Poli'l Hock FCcrires •k linn footing, and with thestono slops along its whqle ! length and breadth insures a safe and ploaisant batho to the must nervous as well as to the bold swiinnior. From 10 till 12 oach day (except .Sundays) for -Ladies only.' Terms:: For n Single Bath. !Vl, to be p-sid on entrance. Ticket for (no yuar, l,i Is ;do for Child ren, 10:; Gel. . iFov 'llclwU-ajSply .to IHoNUY KREStXfi. .Tow., St. Mungo Passage; ShonU'id >trcct. | E A THEE FOE SALE. b. d. A Ciiole.fi Sample of Southern Kip .. .. 2 2 EiiglUh Kip, ''■""' ' ■• •• 2 0 UILIVDEIiY. [fool Tips Hi Cd and 10 0 Toe and llet-1 Sprigs ..' v -i SutewH, p« r jfieul ifioks .. .. .. .. I'J 0 Hoot AVelii), all width)!,- Boi-tTrres »nd La.sts lldi'B, Cork Soles, and Boot I'owdui". IJI'I'KUS. Roys' numerals 3 0 Men's Water Lights ~' .. .. .. .. 5 6 Women's Kid .Job .. .. ~ .. .. 2 (i J. ROUT, irniir-.STiiKKT. - B. CEO C X EH, VIOT OR I A S T UEEt (NEAR HOBS ON STREET), BOOTMAKE R-, I$T returning thanks for the very liberal Mtpporl accorded him in the past, begs to nay that ho is still prepared to .supply a really superior article in any style of finish at a very roasonal/le price. NoN'eniber 7, 1573. LOO X O U T £6U TIIK BLU E, liO OT. c. b it^o o:k c s Ib prepavcl to serve WEN T, WOMEN; l and , ' CIIUjUKKN with' ' • ■• BOOTS & SHOES CHEAPER I THAN ANY OTHKB 110U8E IN TOWN ! ' C.R hfls n LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at , in VERY LOW. BEIGES ! ■■ Ladies' Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY LOW. '. Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP . EVERY DESCRIPTION ■ • of B 0 O T S & S IT. O E S., MADE ON THE PREMISES . AT T1IJ! ,S HOPvTEST.NOTICE, O. BROOKES, B L U E B O O T,1 ■' (OrroHiTG tiieTMaiuckt IFaxl), 250, QUEEN-STiIEET).; ••' • 1 -" •■:■■■>■? 7: 'i HX^ pp x Public Works' Office, . Colonial Architect's Branch, ! •'•'' I air'iVA lil •:/.,'W^I? D.k tonVNovember 25,1873. A':IiTERNATiVE. TE NDERvS are Z 7*- invited for the Erection of Ne-\V Dcpartmcnttl Oflices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBEII. General Conditions, HpecifiCitions, and • Drawings may be seen at the Olßce of the Colonial Architect,' Wellington, and at the Public Works Cflicos;< fAuckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, and Invercargill, on the arrival of tho: first mail after the Ist of December. ,/ i■ ■; :-, Tenders addressed to the Hon. f thp Minister for Public Works, .and marked outside " Tender ' for ■ Public Offices,"'n'ill-be received-at the Of lice of the undersifjhed up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly .addressed and marked ■will be deceived, if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written Ten ders indue'form are'lodged1 at'thd office of a District linsineer by. the.sanie hour.. ~ . . ~ The lowest" or any Tender riot necessarily accepted." , , :(SiKned) W. H, CLAYTON, ! .•;.,. :'. ;.. .. , ; ,;t Colonial Architect. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. j odd iUI I E3TABLisiißpilßQ4i] /. QV? i'!!i f Bstbphlsnso,n & y o. • Hav.e oij! Harjd and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted,' Plantation, i Java, Native in bond and duty paid Cdffoo/'packed in lib, 21b, 41b, '61b, 71b 121b, 141b ! \': ,81b, arid 5:01bf tins":. ';' ■" !ij. ""'! /'' Pepper's, black arid white, whole or ground, Peppers, packed in J-lb: tins and upwards ' ; ■" ■ ?>■•"' Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk MnstuVd^Colmari s J-ttyllbi and 71btiris>! '/, /,[{ [ "i. i' Curry Powder, [Cross • & • [Blackwell's and j Bongo I, in j-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, Jfrench;4lb packets,. : ) t- > ! Hil^ Arrowroot; lib and 71b tins, : . Nutmeg, whole or ground, in ins or bulk " ' ,' ~. Cloyes,;. ~d0,t,. .... Aq., ,' '•,' dp -~'," .■',",'" Ginger do , do,' " - tlb Carraway do "do. - do , i , . Cinnamon do do ... .do Pimento. ...do , do . V. do, Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy faoxe' Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences^ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets - ... .(.,,., , Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and CoY WHOLESALE COU'FEE & SPICE' MJROHANTS i /Wyndham. STRTfET. Auckland mo BAKEKS & UTH E X fi> "ON.SALEBY THiE UNDEEiSiGNEDi i ' Ex Dtjnedin and Hazel Eomj,; 50 tens ATeek's'Flour ' 51 ".,-Pratfs Flour ' "■i 0 vi: 30 " T. Aiidersoii'& Co.'s Flour 30 ■""■•■ Anderson & Mowatt's Mour.



Saddlery. NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, 1] HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his '* a Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied LssoTtrnent of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, laddie Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c , ic., and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and 'lough Harness on hand, or made to order at the hoi test notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. Queen street, Auckland. SAI>£)LEBY AND HARNESS. TPHE Undersigned has received ex J_ City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising — 3est English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-curt Harness. Hiding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops Saddle, Harness, nr.d Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Klt.iman'h Royal Embroca oation for Horses and Cistllo Saddles, Bn ales (Ladies'and Cents') Hunting Buggy, Cig, 4-liorse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brashes Thongs, Loggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at tho LOWtST CAHti PIUCKS. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Colouial-niatle Harness always on Hand or . | Made tj Order. Second-hand Harness for Salp iMOP.K TO ARRIVE PER KERNDALE AND GLE.N'IIDM'LY. . W. S. JO NE S, SADI LEU, EtARNFSS-MAKEK, & IMPORTER 15 4, QUEENSTP. BE T. SADDLERY. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest House m Auckland for purchasers tf every description of Siuldl ly. wl ink sale and retail. Country sstortikeepeis .supplied. L FOItSTEIi & SON (Next Cnion ll.nk). Q v v. i: n -st i: cv. t A i; oxl a x r>, Am> at MKi.i'.oiJM-i:. Photography. ! N 0 T 10 E. '; * •■'"':■ 'i '■: 'T./. ;'■/'?' RII. ]3 ARTL ET T, PHOTOGRAPHER, begs most respectfully to inform Uis fiiends and the public generally that he • IT AS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, Ih Extensive New Premises Over Messrs j J. & J. Dickey, Adjoining City JLyu,. pil.o TO GR A P 111 0 ISOTICB. CLABKE BROTHERS,' For seven yeais pupils of Mr Crombifl, and for the last twelvu ninths operators for Mr Cater, [lave much pleasure in informing their friends and the public generally that th'.-y have purchased the well-known Photographic,' Business so successfully carried on by Messrs Crombiu and Cater for the last eighteen years, ami trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing lirst-class portraits at moderate p-ices, to meet with a share of the pktronage s-o liberally bestowed on their predecessors. j^X.li. —Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. I rirst-clar.s C.D.V. Portraits 7s (id perhalf-dozeu, or 12s (id [)er riozen. ; ■ . 1N.8.-All debts duo to the establishment to be uaid to Clarke Bkouiers, wlio.se leceipt will be slilllciont. 't ■■ " ) >. ■ n ~~~ . WiUTUGUAl JiilC NOTICE. X CATER begs to iufonn his friends t? • and the Public generally that he has purchased the Photographic business formerly carried on by Mr Webster, and sutaeciuently'by Mr Pa<*k, irnd has made arrangements for continuing the same. J.C. trusts by producing lirst-cbiss Portraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage. | N.B. — Children's portraits taken instantaneously. First-class CD. V. Portraits, 7s Od per half-dozen; or, 12s Oil per dozen. J. CATEE, PHOTOGRA PHEB. 250, QUEEN-'STIVEKT, AUCKCAND. *i ' ' '■ i ] ■ ~ ~ ~ jj ~ r \ J M PO E TIKT JST QTI C E c' ''•■"' ii_ii— I* JJ n I 3/. -RJ "] ,W / D,T£ ON;,! r) Ti / Begs to inform the LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVINy i i He has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE AIIPaVATiS, | Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRUNG & SUMMER DRAPERY, ■ t ii: ~: ~, MILLINERY,;! ;.rr -■[[ nr •'■- ' »■;'•■■ • ■ ~ AND. r. -;i FAKCY GOODS ::;"i,^ U- OF :b . :, ■ , ■ EVERY DESCRIPTION. MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shibts, Caps, Hats (In .StiiaV aw d Fkvv) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &o.", &o." . SPLENDID THINGS"IN BABY WARES.: ' These Good 3 have been -purchased iindor, great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu-: facturera in the United Kiugdora, by Mr DOITSII whose knowledge; of, the requirements o£ the Colony is so well and favourably knowii. On account of the great depression and excess of : ' Stock 8.W.D.-is prepared to sell:these*! ■ VERY CHOICE GOODS ■: 0" N lIEAED 0 F AT< L 6, W PKIC E' S' ,' 'I o facilitate a,n early Settlement of thb ; Pivrtnership* Accounts. : w "•' • • (.''," , ' ■...• ;. . I- .io• ■■ ■ ,:■■. V.i >!;iU v : '."''/■ V J.s,ii'., ,:-w'..1 ,.i)-ysQ3S1,:. ™L.i*w "'i!! ; 130 &■ 132, QUEEN.-ST REET :■, (Opposite Somerville's Stables). , ; .. i •VLADIES-r ; 'Ji.«*"ijito«/ Have you s^een the NewLirien Grenadine—.the ITpwest : ~,-.Dresj of the Season—and the chcapestV'at'i'"'■•" , j R. W. DYSON'S, '\ V::!v 1 ' 130 & 132 QTJEENjST REET.- ■;,''„ \- I LADIES-^-..1 . ~.■-•',-' *\i*tofd"\tX 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 a 9s Cd. Most astonishingly Chean and Choice at • ."■• >'•:/ R. W. DYSON'S ' v H-s 130 & 132, QTJEEN-STREET. i i . . - ■ LADIES— ■ Have you^ seen the New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine i and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. These Goods . are all the rage in London and: Paris. 'J "° -■■-'■•■ '-f OJ i'l •:•-: i'fi. i ...;.. ij-.;i ~.:t p( ;. :,;-, » '■'•"■' '' ' ' ■'''■'■ !----;-' '■ i >hTi



Kerosene. ~C A.OH 0 N'S D TA M 0N D KEROSINEOIL, 112, AND OVEK FIRE TEST, Akd Goakanteku Non-explosive. \X7E call your attention to this Oil, ' * which'we recommend for families, belugas* white as pure spring water ami perfectly.free from smoko. smell, odffnr issuing from common Oils, and burtislongor without trimming or crusting the wick 'than any other Oil. For Sale by all dealers .In New Zealand. Solo Agents in Auckland: .. •> JOHN 110 B EETON & C 0., DURHAM STREET. DOWSEE'S KEROSENE, 3s. 6d. PER GALLON. DEVOE'S. KEROSE.NE, s. TER GALLON. , ' Delivered in any Pact of the City. Reasons Why ■ .' "DOWNER'S KEIIQSENE OIL I Should', bo used by Consumers in preference to any , .;,.'7 iiuie Petroleum OIL ; Ist. It is safe, having'a fire test of never less than 125° Fahrenheit. j 2nd. It is'finishedby distillation, without treatment with acids ar..l alkalies as the last process. It iff double diitilled for the purpose of removing the acids sind alkalies used iii the manufActure of all Petroleum Oils, but which cannot be removed'except by tlieir process, ; -lOtf UViOi'.'Ji) IjviOO .:. f ([3 rJ /i h {J'l : 3rd. The Downer Oil being chemically, pure, burns ' with more brilliancy of flame, consuming less oil for a given,amount of light. It .jives less,trouble, because the Larhp's'require less "frequent filling, aid the wick less frequent trimming. j 4th. Although the Downer pil costs more per gallon, than "cither* oils, it ik, in the end, cheaper for" tlie con , sumer, because it gives a greater amount of light with consumption of oil, : i ■-'■ 'A . ■ •;•;;- tf) '..•■• i< n 9 "' "/' :~~ Fl i Your, grocer may tell you he "has on sale an oil in r uality equal to Downer Oil. Don't believe this story. Downer Oil is quoted and known all over the world a3 the'^highesfc 'standard brand. This reputation hag ! - j ■ > - -- 1... , 4 ■ ~ - ■ ? • '*? 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 (kd to expense. y - ■;, ,■,y j, { ■■ ■, f.■,■-, ■•■ , ms^^[^':»(;v/:;\.,^:'C; 1J DOWNER'S IEROSE N"E I" •-•-') THE- ONLY" BRAND '^Mj j ,-:u(oov-sui.'(iU v-aiV ■irodi'".li otli if: vlq.j L A f * That: willj'give [entire; satisfaction in the Anucap'nic , " Lamp." ". ." r ~~"-"' i j ■ jtf'g ~&};':•&£.&%- ,9'?''?.■?^ ! 1 j__ QUEEN-STREET. '.'.'': ; ' TEE O S-E'n'e LJiiMP S^ S -—.vot! i-i.r-.-! FRoM;4s,vCda '; ■'. XJ."} ]si£ CHiMNEir^Wiri EAbn lame. i | ~Ju l >[!&:,-Ji..;,i<iD,EiC- ; Ei1 EY, r. 1 :fk.;V:. -.v.v: ,vQUEEN-STREET.iL ¥ ;: : - I, „ i;: I ] 1:: I -h; ;Funeral>iUnderta3sea:sr, r ' sn j|; '' "■" " - ":- : ..;/vV;,-.,/J :^ mc c v £'g'i^ ■ J ! STREET. I ' • , CHEA^1 bedding; . UPHOLSTERY;, & FUNERAti'JB'trRN SHING warehouse; _ ---iR;/E;-M^o 'v :e^du; !>t I I .... [4- -, ™\ ■ ~>»/. ' ' '-W'Y N D HAM STREET, 1U ■''''■ -(Next1 Queen-street Corner.) Residence and. Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey -OllHilJ/: :;iu,i. il.) streets. : ,<.!>'! • * ' f, Ui'i ~-",:: ','[ESTA3LISHEn .1342.] '; ,' >. Cemetery 'Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The TaiDß Supfmed with FußNisHiuaa. ' W'K uit elsl'E V STR;E E T ■BAST ' | Uj....,.;, v, gPttrPporsJroinCornor.' .. t ..' V



Groceries- MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBSET~ Bee respectfully to intimate that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES CORNER GREY & QUEEN STREETS, on FRIDAY, the 28th inst., with a Large ana ° Splendid Stock of NEW TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, Such, as shall meet the wants of all classes. - o — o- , : v Respecting prices, they distinctly affirm that no house in the province shall undeksell them CANTERBURY BACON, CONFECTIONS DAILY SUPPTv ; Almost of Every Sort, riv JJI • •■■ .;■ ,'■ jCut in Rashers as wished. | Wholesale and Retail. ! BEST SMOKED FISH. "' - ,_ _ ___ {) 1 OTTTI/rOBACCO | OTJR COFFEE'S Roasted ' )- •- lls the Best procurable, and ; the Cheapest. and Ground Daily. j OUR SWEET LUNCH NBW-MA.DB BISCUITS,' OOR SOAP ti If i,r,i ft iTl BISCUITS, at Sixpence., j . the Coarest Fabric,« -ihX are most economical. ■ Many V.utnntti. .| - ~ most Delicate Skin ." FRESH SHIPMENTS , OUR 2.<. Cd. TEA Rico, Sago, Tapioca, &c. 1 ■' ■ j . Is most cxhilirating. I Five or SU -Dairies of PICKLES, SaUCES, AND!' TABLE RAlSi\s;Avn- i; FRKBII .UU'ITJSR OILS, JORDAN ALMONBs"' !' Daily. | "Ad Innaitum," Cheap. | |Tn Beautjpui, 'Condition . OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES FOR SALE OR TO LET. ' ' **?">



• Miscellaneous. ■■ ■ mv: "<'?'>' ;mo^ey.V;; money <, MolbKi S I r^^^ "*n &umR from Is. to :£100( -A-; .on all.lijijdß.of Jtwl-lleiy, Diamonds, .Plated-; ware, Clothing, ai.d all other Merchandise TvY strictts,t secrcsy can be rc-litd on, ' WMRg Fireproof Safes on the piemises or the Security of' Valuables. i. ...■; ....; L. H. NEU ME G E^.n -w^ . ■; ."■>'. ■■■ -PAWNBROKER, . ilßixS v : .,W YNDHASI- STREE T~; ' -.-.rf".,! ..-_., .. Pi (Late Queen-street), , '..,.'"." "., . \ ; ' AupßLAyp'. *■' ' ::--:'--'a i . —-—•• 1 ■——■——— r:"i SH OR TLA Iv T D S Tllfft Almost Ori-osiTE Geseeal Post-oitjce.< THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN n^ j. ,liLIND. LLiKUFACTORY. , ' [OlioiliC ,!»li( ill r " ". ... ' ; ' . ,)• J^7ii;.'iJo j BLIND MAKER & WIRE ■WOR'fcEB" , ' WHOLESALE-AND RETAIL, — . VENETIAN, HOUSE, - , SHORTIiA'N.DI STREET, AUCKLAND NiZi i' I .. ?. j\JTFB" ARE NO^ OPEMM:&f |fY ;l)-- •• Ex Fontenaye, • •' r- ,va^OJWu ■; j -;::■ r: A;,LARGE ASSORTMENT OP; \L .'! lvii I P.A'P E R"K' A-N.Q/I^G'^r of our own selection, and which, notwithsta'n&irigihe . large increase of duty- 'we have determined-to offer htu - the OiD.EATES.'.-.'.>'i:!M..:■',•. .'[ /.[ .yo'loiiT ' it / '.-f.. Also, Large Stocks of . w fr.Mvt "WTiite Lead'(in woodland iron),' Oils, (Colors,Tlaltt I and Ornamental. Window Glass, Scrim, BruShes,^'"' . fa.v Varnishes.f Photographic .GlassyArtists!f:jf J I -ij; ; "v0olors J -:and allt|"j)inting Requisites,]^ .yiifl I. :>.,„ . Gilt and; Stained . ,- ~,[ J PICTURE\FRAME JAJSrD ROOM MOULDINGS, 1 v Glass Shades, &c. ".' -I" ' ■-1'1 1 N PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER | H.O LBd N.OKo & B'/UjT L»U^!>jj :' i; 23'(S^ SO/ VIC T O:a:lA':-STR;BEfT?<>i^ f .01; oh uJ itluw -y«VtJ^3 er b^q^H, !?£•« t;oiJ ß fl,-i,po ?JT «" itX EMA T ITfi: F-A-i'^'i'9 ! -.w.ii- j fjfcv.pKEPARED^FROM '• • .'i./« '" w f sJhv/ ol bsif ,;. •■ ■■: v : ,i ~-, ;,;;;# Ei x.;S<E,,M.A : TaT,E lEON OR ; E,,i!;vJ Obtained Irom'fiio Distnct of'Collingwdioa/JTeispn,"; Z'j , r r New Zealand. ,- •<^,, y'. This Paint, after severe testsj' lias been: foundto.'1 surpass all-others, and is epecially applicable jo'Jrca - Ropftn^, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings,^ Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements/ Carts «% XVaggons, Gates, and all exposed works. •** . I It;iss6ldinflnepowdei-.; 1 will keep any.lengthjOl time; no grinding, tinting, or staining being.pecesjl, sary.' .It requires simply to be .mixed/with. .V",! Mixture,'.''according to "Directions for-Use/wa* thus avoidithe objections .to all paints sold" nnM*<> . readyforuse" f,.,,,;,. 1.i,, ~. ■• -t'.ilifjwo -. •■ ! The HEMATITE'P'A'INT wUf be'fbun'd"to b«, bhcaperthan other, points, as it.can be prepared and : soW in Auckland tor, less than is charged for lead.or ! Zinc 'Paints,'and,' taking weight for weight,.wi",co,T,^,] a rnitchlarger svlrfa'ce.' - 11 •-'-■ '■''■■■ •'■ ■•'•■"• '■ '*■>>■''•'■■,'. .MOi \-\<i\ : iiJ ,SpLD ; BY .-. ; i;i , ->;,. iivflilll'"''1- j 1 :*,.sis. ;&.;30,^victoria Meet, '•- ■ G' I-l,; f c o l."a 5,' ::;0. irf W' _. ; ~AND: PA PER HANGINGS.- ■:{..-..,.<!« v HOTJSE, SIGN,' AND GENERA^" DECORATING ■::r -57r' QUEEN STREET/;' ; ;i ; Next to Bank oi NJBW'^EAiANDJ;;,^ j • °>:iil Jißii ,:i i • ■'■ - ' ■■']/'■ -tM .VSH '';; ' 1 J ' ' ■-' ■-■■ J^'H'ENDERfS-O-N, lf J';",jX';.\ ! Importer of and dealer in Oil; White XeadvTnrprf . , , Ziftc,/White, House Painters',^Coach: and.Cabin^ / , makers' yawiishes, Calico Scriux,' Clock .and ,V°di|S&^ ; Glasses, Brushus &c., &c "; ' '",...*., g1 tffl'