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Drapery. g # & J. B. YAILE, 2^500 yds- PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours, Only 6-Jd per yard Cj &'.!. S. YAILE. j J-,500.yn5. DRESS ALPACA, ' Only _Jd per yard. g & 3. R. VAILE. DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. g & J. R. VAILE. FAMILY DRAPERS ase CLOTHIERS,!? -national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndh.tm-street $ & J. E. VAILE r«/_ 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 Materia's. ready for immediate wear, will be found especially good, both as regards Style and Material. In POLONAISES. FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS wo arc able to show some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have opened some very Choice Goods. The Stock of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and TRIMMED HATS is very large and varied in Style, and is unusually Cheap. In LACES, SEWN MUSLTN 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 choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is largo, and of unusually Good Value. The New Shipments of CARPETS, and other FURNISHING GOODS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, will be to hand during the current month. S. & J. R. VAILE desire to call particular attention to the fact that they 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 shaU offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for the eontom plated alterations at the close of the Season. g & J. R. VAILfiT. 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS, Now and Fashionable Shapes, . __£? m S- each, g U. E, VAILE. • TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s 9d oach. g & J. R. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds-Cheap. g & J. B, VAII_E7~ 'FAMILY DRAPERS and clothiers, National Mart Corner of Queen and Wyndham-stroet3. Insurance. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that the Half-yearly Meeting ol the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Qneen street, on MONDAY, the 17th day of Novem ber, 187."., at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Business :—To receive the Report of the Directors for the half-year crding'3lst August last ; fix the time and place of holding general meetings ; and elect By order of the Board. A. BOARDMAN, General Manager. October 14, 1873. The undersigned give notice that they intend to offer themselves for Election as Directors at the above Meeting :— ALBERT BEETHAM, HENRY CHAMBERLTN, WIT.LTAM C. D ALDY, AVILLIAM EARL, JOSEPH HOWARD, STANNUS JONES, THOMAS MORRIN. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE.iETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head 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. B. KENDERDINE. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL _N_ SURANCE COMPANY. " FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN agents i PREECE AND GRAHAM/ No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. THIS Company is now prepared to issue Polices against Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having been appointed, Marine business to and from 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 Offices of the Company aro at No. 25, Queen street, next Messrs Combes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Temporary Office: Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. VICTORIA EIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. ■■ np BE E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable . either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured .may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices o£ the Company are now at 25, Queen street. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents^



-Drapery- 1 Q *. T V H A LL. A. LINABURY & CO. Are now SHEWING THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OT SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Comprising tho Most Complete and Extensive Variety of all the Newest Fabrics, And being direct Importers need only point to this fact as a sufficient proof that the prices quoted below cannot be approached by any other house in Auckland. A. LINABURY & CO.'S CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Black Glace at 2s lid and 3s 6d ; extra wide width, and very rich, 4s Gd Bliek Cash meres, Ducapes 6 Drape do Franco, and Failles, «t very low prices. Japanese and Yokohama. Washing Silks in plain stripes, and figured, from 2s Gd. A.. LINABURY & CO.'S 500 FRENCH JACONET MUSLIN DRESSES, 12} yards each dress, 5s lid ; Organdie Muslins in plain, 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 ia all tho new shades, &c, &c , <_c. A. LINABURY & CO.'S NEW WASHING MATERIALS (IN FIGURES)— Cambrics, Muslins Percales Brilliants Jaconets, Batistes Mariposa., Cretonnas Dolly Vardens, Grass Cloths Dress»d Holland, Brown Holland Marsellas, Quil_ing3, and Prints. A. LINABURY & Co.'S FANCY DRESSES. THIS DEPART ME N T is THE LARGEST AND MOST REPLETE IN AUCKLAND, Comprising Plain and Tinted Alpacas, from Did ; printed Delaines, in wide witbs, in grett va-ietv _oid Per yard ; Marl Alpacas, Check and Striped Mohairs from S>.l per y»nl ; Grecian Cloths, .Silk Figured Lustres, in all new shades, from OJd per yard ; Russell Cords, Persian Coids, Poplins, Figured Camlets, hill: Warps, Summer Skirtings. &_., &c, &c. A. LINABURY & CO.'S MUSLIN, LACE, and LENO CURTAINS, a choice of 500 pairs from .s lid ; Wool Damasks, Union Damasks, 100 pieces of Chintz, Gs Od per doz yards; Linen Towels, from 4s Gd per dozen ; Cotton and L^nen Turkish Towels, from Is 3d ; Dusters, Glass Cloths, Daroa-k Table Linen, Napkins, Table Covers in ev»ry ' make and ciuality, from Gs Gd ; Table BaizP ; r. Splendid Line in real Crochet Antimac.if.sars, very cheap ; 25 pieces Linen Tick, Is pf,r yard ; Cotton Ticks, from Old. 10-1 ; real Marsella Quilts, at 16s Cd; the New Fringed Gor man Counterpane, from 10s Od. Also, three cases, other makes, to be sold v_._.Y OIIEAI'. A. LINABURY & C 0. 7S THREE CASES (MUSLIN GOODS), in Einen Collars, Gulfs and Set* (White and Fancy, Muslin Collars, Bows, Ties, Sets and Sleeves, ltcal and Imitation Laco Collars and Stts. A la, go variety in Ladies' Silk Scarfs and Bows. A. LINABURY & CO.'S 25 PIECES REAL BRUSSELS CARPET, 5s Gd per yard; 2.',0 Hearthrugs, from Cs Cd ; a large Stock in Felt Squares and Carpets, Kidderminster >» Hemp Carpets, Stair Carpets, Cocoa Matting, in all widths. 100 pieces China Matting. O'.d ; best finality Floor Cloths, in all the widths ; Crumb Cloths, in every size ; Door Mats Bugs, &c. A. LINABURY & CIVS FANCY DEPARTMENT, Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Glovos, Ribbons. Fancy Goods. 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 Extensive Variety in Choice Spring Patterns and Fabrics. Superior Black Paget Coats, with velvet collar, 80s ; a first-rate Black Paget Coat for 25s ; Silk Mixed and Diagonal Pagets, 27s Cd ; Geelong and Nelson Tweed Suits, a, largo choice of patterns, ranging from 82s Cd ;Galatea Coats, good Black Cloth, 10s Gd Lounging and Business Coats from lis Od ; the Lome Sad. Coat, In Black Cloth, 14s Id, &c, &c, &c. A. LINABURY & CO.'S SPRING PRICE LIST FOR TROUSERS AND VESTS:— Angola Tweeds, Trousers and Vests, 15s lid! Durable Tweeds, Trousers ~and Vests, 12s Gd,- Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vests, 22s Cd 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 lod; Scotch Heather Tweed Trousers and Vests, 15s Cd ; Men's Fancy Tweed Trousers, 6s lid ; Geelong Tweed Trousers, 13s Gd ; Nelson Tweed Trousers, 13s lid ; Best Bedford Cord Trousers, 14s 9d ; good Black Trousers, 14s; Black and Colored Tweed Vests, from ss, &c., &c., &c. A. LINABURY & CO.S' Boys' Shits (Knickerbockers), Gs 6d ; Boys Suits (Zouave), richly braided, 9s Cd Boys' Suits (Kossuth), richly braided, 10s lid; Boys' Suits (the Lome), richly braided, in all the newest colors, 12s Gd ; Boys' Suits (the Eton), good wear, 17s Cd ; Boys' Suits (the Oxford), good wear, 20s ; Boys' Suits (the Galatea) in Black Cloth, 22s Cd ; Boys' Suits (the Harrow), new shapes, 22s Cd ; Boys' and Youth s'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 the lead ing styles. Two cases just opened out- Boys Caps from Is ; Boys' Hats Is lid ; Boys and Youths' Shirts, 2s ; Boys' and Youths' Collars, Gd: Boys' and Youths' Black and Colored Tics, Cd, 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 Gd ; Heavy Working Shirts, . . ™ 9d, lined backs ; good Serge Shirts, Cs ; Mens White Shirts (Linen Fronts) 3s lid ; Men's White Dress Shirts, 6s lid Mens Flannel Singlets, 3s 3d;' Men's B lannel Drawers, 3s 4d ; Men's Heavy Crown Moles, Cs lid; Men's Cotton Socks, Cd : Wool, Merino, and Angola Socks, Drawers, and Under-Vests, all low in price ; Men's Collars (West End Shape) best quality, Cd per box A large assort ment in Woollens just opened out for the Spring. Cla.hing.of every description made to order at tho shortest notice, fit and workmanship guaranteed., &c, &c. A. LINABURY & CO,, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET,



CaMnetmaking. i X ~ & H. COOKE, CA BINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14 3, QUEEN SHEET, j Have on 3ale at Very Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonnlers * Toilet Glasses Mahogany Loo Tables j ' Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites j "Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables Feathorßolsters&Pillows , Walnut Canterbury. Toilet Ware ■" Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables 1 lax. Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables trefses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair * Sprinr Mattresses Office and Hall Table. "iraw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture Meat Safes, &c, &c, Parlour and Dining-room Suites (0 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth. &c , from £12 Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, I Hep, &c, from £12 Jas i 1 Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 555, and GOs per half- ' ' dozen, j 1 American Cane and Wood-seated Cliairs, in variety ! Booking and Folding Chairs. IN X S & "IiALL : , CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS ! AND i GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, ] HAVE NOW ON HAND TIIE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED \ I STOCK OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, .FLOOR ' CLOTHS, BILLIARD CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & 11. having large and convenient workshop manufacture ovciy description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, UT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. AGENTS FOR THE GROVE R & B A X E 11 DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, aro now also THE CHEAPEST. Tho New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £C f>s. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis. j Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sum Post fr.o. WTNK3 <ft TT A LL. Drapery. TMPOR TA N T NO TI CE. 11. "W. .0 T8 0 N Begs to inform tho LADIES OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE Hi: has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, F ANC V GOO 1) S EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Shirts, Caps, Hats (In Straw and Felt), COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. Those Goods have been purchased under great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITBH, whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of Stock B.W.D. is prepared to sell these VERY CHOICE GOODS AT ONHEARD OF LOW 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 QU E E N - S T REE T. 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 9. Cd. Most astonishingly Cheap and Ciioice, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET. LADIES— Havo you seen the New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. These Goods aro all tho rage in Loudon and Paris. TAURANGA to the HOT LAKES AND NAPIER. COBB & CO.'s ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. Tauranga and Napier Time Table. outwards : T EAVES Booking Office, Tauranga J-J Tuesdays at 0.30 a.m., arrives at Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Wednesday morn ing, arrives at Taupo same evening ; loaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening, i Leaves Tauranga V rid ays at 0.30 a.m., arrives at i 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. £ a. \ Fares to Ohinemutu .. x 0 Fares to Taupo (Tapuacharuru) .. ..' .'.' 210 Through Faros .. 4. 30 A groat reduction made on return tickcVs. H ANN ON & CO., " PBOI-UETOttS. '



Notices. I AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET company (limited). . Capital ... ... ... £50,000, in 5,000 shares of £10 each ; £4 Paid on 3,213 Shares, leaving ],?_? Unallotted Shares now held by the Company. Directors. William C. Daldy, Chair,* an John S. Macfailane T. Morrin T. Russell J. Y. Stevenson At a Meeting of Shareholder-: of the above Company, held on Monda-, November 3, it was unanimously lesolvcd,—That the Directors be instructed to offer Ihe unallotted shares lo the public at a prowlnm of Ten Shillings in Share, or .£4 in?, to enable the DirectoT. to purchase two or three sf-amers .suitable for the Coasting and Island Trade of thin port. hi accordance with the above resolution, applica tions for shares will be received until noon, Novem ber 17, at the office nf t! c Company, £1 to be paid on application, £1 on allotment, and the b .lance, £2 10s, on ihe Ist April, t874 Intending applicant* may obtain the Balance-fillet up to.",lst October, and every information respecting the present position and pro spects of the Company from the Manager. The Directors of the Auckland Stc.m Packet Com pany have, with inferior and unmitable boats, small capital, and bad tiny s at, our mines, been successful ; and could have previously paid dividends, but con sidered it more prudent to use the nrolits for exten sion of business. They have now paid a dividend of 5 per rent, for the half-year ending October 31st. 1873, and with eyery prospect of continuing to do so. Having sold the Cnmerang and Royal Alfred the Directors desire to extend the Company's operations with better and more suitable boat's, and invite the public to cm-blothem to carry out this object by subscribing about LS,OOO more Capita] by taking up the unallotted Share". After payment o r dividends, and interest on over draft, and writing off a large sum for depreciation, nett profits in 18 months, Mure the Company was started, are L 5,56. Gs Od r-r<IG,C per cent, on the paid up Capital, and 50.0 per cent, for the same period with out including the dividend. There are several aspects of this Company to which tho Directois invito attention. Ist. It will pay good interest for capital invested, as shewn above. 2nd. flood sU am communication will largely benefit the oorami roe and trade of ihe province. 3rd. If the mil lie of Auckland do not enter on this enterprise with np'rit 1 dele-ruination the Inland t-ailo and Interprovincin] trade im:st, fall into tho hands nf a mnr. enteipri-ing p-.o;.]e. 4th. Arc the Auckland people not ns capable of carrying en steam enterprise as those of the otltor provinces? By order of the Director-. WILLIAM LODDER Manager Auckland Steam Packet Auckland. N O T I (J E . MR. MATIIIESON, WHOLES ALE AND RETAIL CONFFX'TIONER, |"N returning thanks for past favors, beys to Inform his Customers and the. Public generally that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and lluJnoss to Mr K. Watkks, Confectioner, Queen street, where tho Business will be continued, on and after THURSDAY, Gth November, 1873. FIRST-CLASS BOA R D AN I) R ESIDENC E . HP lIE Proprietor of the Private -*- Boarding Establishment known as the "St Leonards House." Parnell Pise, offers superior Accom modation to visitors and others. The house is one of tl c best, in the province, being conducted upon H'liie principles by an efficient la,lv lately arrived from I nglaed. Tho situation is one of the plenumt cst in the dhttrii.l, commanding the entire scenery of the pl.ee. ['ho rooms arc spacious an ■ airy, and re plete with every conifoi t. The cuisine of the house is first-class, everything beine .prepared in lust style and scrupulously clean. The terms aro reasonable and may 0c known upoirapplicalion. K3IT Address:— "ST. LEONARDS' HOUSE " PAP-NELL RISE. B. CEOCKE R, VICT 0R I A STR EE T (NEAR HOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKEB, TN returning thanks for the very ■*- liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that ho is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any stylo of finish at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1573. Cr. CLE MEN TS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL CONFECTIONER, HHAKES this opportunity of thanking -»- his friends and the public for the kind support he has received since his return to this province, and to assure them that all Goods manufactured at his establishment are of the best material. Country orders punctually attended to. Victoria street, Auckland (near Hobsonstreet), November 0, IS7I. Public Works' Oiiice, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, Gth November, 1573. arc invited for the Erec -S- tion of New Departmental Offices for the General Government on land to be reclaimed from tho Harbour of Wellington. General conditions, specifications, and drawings, may be seen at the offices of tlio Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Kelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill, on the arrival of the iirst mail at those places after the 12th November. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Offices," will be received at the offices of the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the eighth day of December. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of same date, provided that Written i endcrs in due form aro l.dgcd at the office of a District Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any tender not necessarily acceptable. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. VAUXIIALL GAEDEiNS, North Shobe. npi-lE Proprietors of these beautiful JL Grounds beg to thank their numerous friends for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for the season on tho Anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our friends who have vi.ited them no description is necessary. Wo have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them wo think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds afford every facility for gratification. There aro Flowers in profusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance, Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been prepared specially. Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to be had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will have a Marqueo on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. Admission to. the Grounds, 3d. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPBIETQBf!.



! Saddlery. SALDLERT AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received e_c City of Auckland and late arrivals, Splendid I Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantlc Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,, and Et.LTMAN'b Roval Emb__OOA cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Brijles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Castt Piucks. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or_ Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale [MORE TO ARRIVE PER PERNDALE AND GLENHUNTLY. W. S. .TONES, SADDLER, HABNESR-MAKER, & IMPORTER 15 4. 0 IT E E N S T R EE T. NEW STOCK OP [SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his ** • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, ilames, Chains, &c, i&c, and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, T)ray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. OitDEKH itv Post Promptly Attended to. Queen street. Auckland SADDLE R Y. THE Undersigned is the Cheapest Ilcu.e in Auckland for purchasers of every description o' Saddlsiy, who]-, sale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. POSTER & SON (Next Union Bank), Q U>: E X -HTJ. EE T AUCICL AX D, And at Mei.bounne. Hotels. JOHN HANCOCK, UNITED SEPVICE HOTEL, (Queen and Welles-ey-streets,) Begs to return thanks to his friends and the public generally for the liberal support they accorded him at the United Service Hotel (destroyed by the lato fire), and informs them that he will OPEN his NEW TEMPORARY PREMISES in WePcley-street, on SATURDAY NEXT, when he ] will supply Wir.es, Spirits, <S:c. ,of the same First-class Ciuality as those kept at the old house. Families supplied from the Bottle Department as usual. Auckland, September 18, 1573. T ATE THISTLE HOTEL JL_. QUEEN TRE ET. P. DARBY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that lie has \ RESUMED BUSINESS 1 on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, QHeen r.ireet, having obta'ned permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. S. 1). Superior Adelaide Wino 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy ~ .. 4 p Greenlees and Colville's Whisky .. .. .. 3 C Campbelton Whisky so Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. ~ .. ..8 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 6 0 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Bhands. Per bottlo s. D. Hennessy's Brandy 6 0 Martell's Brandy 6 o Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 c Geneva, JDKZ, small So Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 o Fine Old Jamaica Rum 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 o Champagne No 2 6 0 Champagne No. 2, pints so Champagne, Jacqueson 3 6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. .. S 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 6 0 English Ginger Wino 30 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store Assorted cases of tho above made up for families and picnic parties. allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms-Strictly Cash Jj[BW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAHAPE ROAD Private Entrance—Symonds Street. LIST OP PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brand}', 4s per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottlo ; small, 2s Grcenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Od (proof) per bottlo ; small bottle, 2s Dunville s Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottlo ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, _s per bottlo ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wino, 5s ; small, 2s (id English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy s, Martell's, and Ilines' Brandy, 5s Gd por bottle * Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Gs Gd per bottlo Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Cd to 4s per bottlo Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d psr Dot Ho. All Spirits sold by tho gallon (overproof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. SAMUEL EVIN S0 N, PROPRIETOR ROYAL HOTEL, t PRINCES STREET ONEHUNGA Having a Commanding View of the Harbour and surrounding country. XTENET PULLER (late of the r~T- Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds street) having taken the above Commodious Family Hotel .begs to inform his friends and the public that he is ! 5_2E_S ° SiV? CVery attentior t0 the comfort o guests who may honour him with their visits. ! Meals to order at all hours. £ a _.le d^ OtS at 1 P-ni- on Sundays, kept BeSt Brands of Wines and Spirits Whitson's Celebrated Brilliant Sparkling Ales Billiards--One of Alcock's Best Tables! Also, Billiard-Bagatelle Slate Table. GOOD B B_D S.



Kerosene. CAMERON'S DIAMOND KERO SI N E 01 L, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. 0000 ! I WE call your attention to this Oil, I which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odonr issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting tho wick than any other Oil. OOOO' For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN ROBE RT 0 N & CO., DURHAM STREET. "HOWNEE'S KEROSENE, 3s. Cd. PER GALLON. DEVOE'S KEROSENE, s. PER GALLON. Delivered ix any Part of tcie City. Reasons Why DOWNER'S KEROSENE OIL Should, be used by Consumers in preference to _ny u.ne Petroleum Oil. Ist. It is safe, having a fire test of never less than 12o° Fahrenheit. 2nd. It is finished by distillation, without treatment I with acids and alkalies as the last process. It is I ' double distilled for the purpose of removing the acids j 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 flame, consuming less oil for a given amount of light. It gives less trouble, because the Lamps require less frequent filling, and the wick less frequent trimming. •Ith. Although the Downer Oil costs more per gallon j 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 w Torld 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 _5T N.B.— DOWNER'S KEROSENE is THE ONLY BRAND That, will.'give [entire; satisfaction in the Anucapnic Lamp. J. & J. DICKEY, OUEEN-STREET. ]£EEOSENE LAMPS, FROM 4s. Cd, SIX CHIMNEYS WITH EACH LAMP. J. & J. DICKEY, QUEEN-STREET. ' Funeral Undertakers. JSf McCULSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. WE, HATWAED'SS • CHEAP BEDDING, 1 UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHINGJ WAREHOUSE, | REMOVED 1 TO 1 !W YND HA M STREET, 1 (Next Queen-street Corner.) I Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey § streets. | eaaa_i__»______________Hmi----_«_Mi__-_m--_____Q__gMnf __mmmmßnßamßuamßCMmßmmmmßmMawmaaaemmßaa J [Established 1842.] | W J A "m~I E S O N,! j* * • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. I Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. 1 !. The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. 1 WELLESLEY STREET EAST 1 Four Doors f rom c orneri ' ' |



Groceries. """""- j BLAIR ft LAMESET^ r^"^^> l j < GEOCEBS, BACON AND CHEESE EACTOjfta (TEMPOS _RY PREMISES), | I | CORNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA STReW ' n-i_Xg I gsKDue notice will be givon of our Removal to New Premises in n^xt wprV. KS papers. . j CANTERBURY BACON, ! CONFECTIONS 1 D m v7rr^7~~~~! I Almost of Every Sort, DAILY SUPPT^ Cut in Rashers as wished. " ': WhoJ-KSaxe and Retail. TVF-t q\rn_-T»^ I ""■ "iw__j rISH "i | OUR TOBACCO ' OUR COFFEE'S Roasted ! Is the Best procurable, and! j the Cheapest, and Ground Daily. ! . , i , __ OUR SWEET LUNCH! NEW-MADE BISCUITS, OUR SOAP t. I BISCUITS, at Sixpence, j *i I the Ooarert Fair- ap,C(l «■ I are most economical i Many Variitikh. j | nio.t Delicate bS*^ ! FRESH SHIPMENTS O U R 2s. Cd. TEA ! Rice, Sego, Tapioca, &c. Is most exhl'-'rating. Five or Sit DaMes of jPICKLES, SAUCES, AND1 TABLE Patqtvc. FRESH JJUITKB OILS, JoBiSfSSSfIP i Drly "Ad Infinitum," Cheap. ! .Is Beautifm. Co^nao 1



Miscellaneous. r MONEY! MONET, l_ , ln Sums from Is- to £10(1 -A^ on Bi kinds of Jewellery, Diamond, %, 2 ware, Clothing, and all nthoi mISS P!aleff' strictest secresy can te reliedon! Merdun,h»- The Fireproof Safes on th7« es or the Securit - 0 , L- H. NEUMEGEK PAWNBROKER, • ' Y\ VX DRAM-STREET (Late Queen-street), , Auckland. < gg^^^^^^v^___M_^*^ SHORTLAND STEEET Almost Opposite General Post-office. ' * nPHE AUCKLAND VENETIAN -*- BLIND MANUFACTORY. ' : i^^lfSi|'!E__3l^l s-Sliii ill M. HORTON BUSBY, BL I N D MA X E R & WI R E W OJ-KO AVHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. WE AEE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP P APERH ANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duly, we have determined to offer at the OLD KATES. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glacs, Artists' Colors, and all^Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO OBDEE, H 0 LL A N D & BU T L BR, 2S &;,30, VICTORIA STREET. JJEMATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON ORE,. obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other- Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts ana Waggens. Gates, and all exposed works. ■ , It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length ot time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with. °4 Mixture," according to "Directions for Use, ana, thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "nntt ready for use " The BEMATITE PAINT will be found to be cheaper than other paints, as it can he prepared ana sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will COVOI a much largor surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLEE,: OIL & 0L 0 R M-E RCHAN■ _-i 28 & 30, VICTORIA STEEET, Auckland. . : ; OIL, CO LOB, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS-. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATOR j 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of New ZSa_akd. J. HENDERSON, ._* ; :\, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps 1 Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cab," \ , makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Cpj£ _A Glasses. Brushes &c, &c. fjfalj%^