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Auctions. ' MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEVONPORT. ! TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 ! YEARS. ■-"■•[■■. i • ■■ ■ • nPHE PubEcribers have received in- A structions from the Board of Education to ' f Lease, by public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst., at '■ I; 12 o'clock, fora term of 21 years, JL The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz. ;— Allotment No. 29, Section No. 2, Parish of TAKAPUNA, subdivided into nine large ■ Building Allotments, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 feet. The Auctioneers feel that it is scarcely necessary ' to mention that " Devonport" is the only acces3ibl'e Water Euburb about Auckland ; that every day it is found more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above are some of the choicest Villa Sites in that suburb ; but particularly desire to draw attention to the fol lowing SPECIAL CONDITION. he Lessors will, in each Lease, covenant with the lessee that they will at the expiration of the 21 years pay to the Lessee for the time being two-thirds of the then value of the buildings upon the demised premises ; Ihe then value of the buildings on any one allotment not to exceed LSOO sterling. The Allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans, will be ready on Saturday at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Notices. NOTICE. KOTICE. •:•"'" THE Proprietor of the U.B.,<N.Z. & A. , , Fruit Depot desires to inform his patrons and the frablic generally that in consequence of the loss he sustained through the late fire in Qiieen-street, and ths stoppage to business, he has temporarily TAKEN i MORE CENTRAL PREMISES, below the Bank of New Zealand, at tke foot of West Queen-street, opposite Shortland-street, which-ho intends to OP KN in a FEW DAYS with a Choice Display of Fuits of every description., . Fresh Strawberries and Cream, twice a day. Choice Bananas and all Island produce. The only House for the American Iced Drinks, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. . M E ,S S E N G. E R, Proprietor.' iv.......^j ,N OTI CE. \ . BAKE P. AND CONFECTIONER. PI ,CRO"WE begs to inform his • customers and the public generally that he has taken those premises in Victoria street late r>. Stevenson's, where he will conduct his business, and trusts that by supplying the best articles to merit a share of public favor. * NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OK NORTH SHORE. THE TJtidersigned begs to announce to the residents of the North Shore and'sur- nxunding districts that he intends opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, December 17th, 1573. "His well-knowji : character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a ftrst-class article will be supplied, and begs to solicit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. ......; v ,::F. H. HAMMOND, . • :, Victoria Butchery, North Shore. PAPAKURA ANNNtJAL .?■! •••{',; i 1 R ACE S, ' : ■ ; ii'; To be held at Papakura on :?THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA HANDICAP of 100 soys., with a. Sweep stake of 6 soys. each ; second horse to receivo 30 soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two miles. - Nominations; enclosing 1 soy., to be' made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, Eecember 13. - ~ , . Weights to be declared on January 7, 1874. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys., on January 14, at 8 p m. Balance of Sweep, 3 soys., to be paid at 1 p.m- on day of Race. ■■■ ; • ;; ' ' . ■'■ , ; •' Remainder of programme to be published in future advertisements.' ■'■ ' '■ . •' • WILLIAM C. BREAKELL, . ■ Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Papakura. December 3,1873. 800 TS! BOOT' S! SELLING OFF! -j:-io? ;s ,T!-:K>' ;>f>r ■;■/ ■■ ■■ ni , //«;. r\ be o ok c s Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally .that on account of extensive alterations wliich he is about making ■'•■■' h '■■'■ :•■ ."•' he will Sell, ■ ■■ \■ ! !(i V FOR ONE MONTH ONLY; HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS .. AND SHOES AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Call Early and Secure your. Bargains at the B< If I U E B O< O; T, - 256, QUEEN-STREET) (Obposite; the Market. HAtt),: J C. BROOKES, t^M'i I;*J.3 i/OO;! .)-:./" ;PROPRIETOR. I ! OHEISTMAS :: C AXE S ■l l "■yoß'.;-:'"'i - '"■■■ ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. i Tfae Undersigned in wishing his former Patrons ' A. MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind i them of where they purchased their Christinas Cakes w the, last seven years,, and begs to assure them aa hereto Tore eaVpUr togivethe same satisfaction N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all gripes, j K®* Note the i Adduess >-$& ■: i .',. j i,''',!-! i _ » C.fWOODWARD & RON' ■ 250, ■ QtJEEN-STREET,' '' A ' ■% Diiiecti,y Opposite ihbNew Market.



Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY \ OF NEW ZEALAND CAPITAL .. .. £750,000, j T!HE South British is a thoroughly i local institution, with more than 000 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THIS Company is now prepared to .issue Polices against- Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. London Agents having l>een appointed, Marine business to and from the United* Kingdom can be arranged on most favorable terms. Losses in (his 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 Ccmbes & Daldy's, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Tempoiary Office : Wyndham Chambers, Wyndham street. ANDREW G. MILLAR, . Local Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL ]N SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle'a Buildings, Quean-street. Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ripHE Share List for the Province of JL Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent. I VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN ' SURANCE COMPANY. HP H E Undersigned having been : Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to aflcept on behalf of this Company, at lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Properly jand Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marino Department can he made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured ,may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. I | The Offices of the Company are now at S, Queen trcot. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PEG VIDENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Oflice : Wellington. ! . ■ Presknt 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 GILFILLAxV. Medical Referee — T. n. TCENDERDINE. [ ■ Drapery- ig s & j. c. vaile. 2 ; 500 yds. PRINTS, good patterns, fast colours. Only CJd per yard '•Sj & J. E. VAILE. "i. ; 500?7d5. DRESS ALPACA. Only 4ld per yard. Ib & J. R. YAILE. i DRESS MATERIAL of all kinds, Very Cheap. JO & J. R. VAILE. j FAMILY DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, ; ' .national Mart, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-street S& J. R. VAILE »' Respectfully inform the public that they have now opened their First Shipment of t Summer Goods, which will be found I , ,: i worthy of inspection The Stock of COSTUMES, In all the ■New Summer Materials, ready for immediate wear, jwill be found especially good, both as regards Stylo and Material. In POLONAISES, FICHUES, MANTLES, and JACKETS we are able to show !some very Novel Designs. In MILLINERY we have oponed 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 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, bo found replete with choice and useful goods. The Shipment of LONG CLOTHS, jOALICOES, SHEETINGS, LINEN, &c, is large, 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 ;hem can be made up as soon as required. SPECIAL NOTE. .— During this Season we shall offer the whole of our Stock at very Low Prices in order to make room for the contem plated alterations at the close of the Season. 8& j. c. Tails. • ''■-■■■' 11 !i' s' i' / / ,•'..■,[; ; 750 LADIES' STRAW HATS,|( • ' New and Fashionable Shapes, J From 8d each. g & J. E. VAILE. TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 2s Od each. S& J. R. VAILE. A Large and Choice STOCK of MILLINERY, of all kinds- Cheap. g^ & J. H7 VAILE, 'FAMILY DRAPER'S AND CLOTHIERS, ■) . ■ National Martj Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streots.



Drapery. I | ! FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. GRAND ANNUAL SALE or DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING,. AT i A. LINABURY & CO.'S, "WIIOIYKSALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS, HOSIERS, & GENERAL OUTFITTERS j "CITY HALL, j 230, QtTEKN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. i itS" PRICE LIST NOW HEADY JEX CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABURY AND CO. Arc now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the larpcst and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland , and in submitting the List of Prices (had on application), would direct Special Attention to the fact that hemg Direct Importers is a sufficient proof that their stock cannot V.capproachod by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever means the same may try to convince the public to the contrary. SH 0 W ROO M, We are now offering for Sale, for One Month Oki.y, A LARGE STOCK OF FRENCH MILLINERY. Bonnets, Hats—Trimmed and Uutrlmmod—from Old. L.YDIKH' AND CiiILUTIKN'h UNnKKtXOTIITNII, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lack Goods, Baiw Linkn, &c, &c. 350 Black Silk Jackets, richly trimmed, from Ss lid ,r;00 Alpaca and Grenadine Jackets, splcndi-l value, from 3s Cd 200 (.ills', l'rint Dresses, nicely trimmed, warranted fast coloms, only Is lid COO pairs Drab Corsets, at Is Hid ( iinf'linc.l, in (treat variety, from 5s Cd 300 Brown Holland Tiimmed Pinafores, Is 4J :;r>o White Diaper Pinafores, cheap Must Opknkd—fi dozen Camel's Hair Shawls, 10s M Girls Chipped Hats, trimmed, from 9jd Real Lnco Collars and Sets, lies, Bows, Silk Scarfs, &c , xc. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. liest <iuality Floor Cloth, all widths, Is Kelt Carpets, splendid value, from 2s 9d Real Brussels Carpets, reduced to -isCd and Is Od A Urge Stock of Hearth RufiS, cheap Felt S-'qv.a<es, ( oir Matting, Stair r lin i<:ts. Hemp Car pets, Kiddei minster and Dutch Carpets Long Curtains, from 3s lid per pair Crumb Cloths, Damasks, Window Holland, Table Cloths China Matting, Coloured Letios American Leather Cloths, all colors. Is 3d Dimity Cloth Covers Velvet Pile and Victoria Table Covers, in great variety 350 8 x !5 Linen Table Cloths, reduced to (!s 350 French Jaconet Muslin Dresses, 12J yards each, reduced to Is lid lf>3 pieces Book Muslin, from Gd 50 pieces Tarlatans-nil the new shades FOR ONE MONTH < ONLY.' Grenadines, CJd Washing Silks, 2s 3d Tinted Alpaca, 7\<\ Figured Lustre", 11 Jd Camlets, lOiil Rich Poplins Silk Warps,"cheap New (-'erßes, 7}d Striped Mohairs, OVd French L'iqufß China Batiste Tho Newest Thing out- Evening Dresses 25 India Tussore Suit Japanese I awns Cloth, onlyls3d New .choice colors in French Muslins , Llamas Japanese Washing Silks Japanese Washing Lawns Plain China WnshingSilks The Kew Circassian Llama Rich Silk Warp Brocades in all colors The Dolly Varden Cos- New Painted Lustres, from tume, Ss lid lCd Colored ?ilks Black Lustres French Merinos Silk Brocade Grenadines Costumes Printed Delancs, Oid Persian Cords CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Good Black Glace Silk, only 2s lOd Very Rich Black Glace Silk, from 3s 3d Very Rich Black Extra Wide, '3s lid to 4s Od Ducapes, Drap do France Rich failles, at selling-off prices. THE FANCY DEPARTMENT Comprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Gloves, Watered Ribbons, fancy Goods, Haberdashery, &c. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid Ladies' and Children's Sun Shades, &c, &c. 3SO dozen Women's White Hcse, at -lid 100 dozen Women's Brown Dressed Hose, at Ckl ICO dozen Children's White Socks The New Vac L'acf, from 9d dozen "■'■' ISO dozen Children's Coloured Socks 200 dozen Ladies' White Cambric Handkerchiefs, from 3s per dozen 100 gross Fancy Silk Trimmings, very cheap 50 gross Mack Llama Braids, lOjd per dozen 150 pieces Horrock's Long Cloth, ar 4Jd 50 pieces Good Grey Calico, at 3i!d 35 pieces Good Grey Calico, 72-inch, at lO.kl 15 pieces Heavy Twill Calico, 72-inch, at is Cd 10 pieces White Twilled Sheetings, 72-inch at Is 12 pieces White Heavy Sheeting, 72-inch, at Is 3d 10 pieces White Heavy Sheeting, 54-inch, at Is 'Id 26 pieces Linen Tick, reduced to 10id <■ ~ . Heavy Linen Drills, from Is 2d Marsellas and Countings, from 7id Heavy Wesh Flannels, only Is 3d 100 pieces Crimean Shirtings, from Is 3d 65 pieces Cotton Shirtings, from o|d Brown and Groy Derry, from IOJd. . Mil';' FOR ONE MONTH ONLY.. Linen Huckaback, only S|d Brown Holland, from (ijd Glazed Holland, from Sid Brown, Grey, and Striped Linens for Dresses, reduced tO.Sd ..„.,... ■ ■ . .| ~,.-r, : Swiss Check Muslins,' from 81d 8-4 Linen Damask, only Is 9d 25 piecer Furniture Chintz, Cs per doz. 375 pieces Hoyle'u Prints, ¥h\ Toilet Covers, ;only Ik , i ] . |:'. '' i ; Toilet Quilts, only 0s Cd Marsclla Quilts, only 15s 3d New German Counterpanes, 0s 3d :'• Splendid Antimacassars, only Cd Alhambra Quilts, from is Cd. ,;„. A.. LINAB.UET & C 0...., Will submit the abovs splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for th 6 ensuing Christmas Festival; feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their jjart to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed on them since opening. ... mi 1..|! ■~r^~~. !);•• i t . i ;;.•• ftSTNOTE THIS ADDIIEHB— i A. LINABUKY & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, C I T V H A L L, j QrjE E N B'£ltß ET, AUCKLAND. ! r ... a ,v I I I f



Notices. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. ( WE hog to inform our numerous , friends and 'the public generally that our premises in front of tho MarVet-honse being now complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and " solicit a share of your patronage and support JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. B. CROCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR HOBSON STREET), BOOTMAKER, IN returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really ' superior article in any style of iini.sh at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. Public Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 95, 1873. A LTERNATIV.fi TENDERS, are -OL invited for the Erection of New DcparlfnenUl Offices for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at tho Public Works I Oflices, Auckland, C'hristclnirclv, DunedSn, Nolson, I Bml Invcrcargill, on the arrival of tho first mail after tho Ist of December. Tenders addressed tn tlio Hon. 'the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Public Oiliees," will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same (late, provided that written Ten ders in due form aro lodged at thccflice of a District Engineer by the same hour. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. IT. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. VAUXHALL G ABDEJN S, Noutii Shore. TITTC Proprietors of those beautiful Grounds beg to thnnk their numerous friend for jinst favouiß, and to intimate that tho ({rounds will be again O].eiiC(l for the season on the Anniversary of V.c Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of. our friends who have vi- itcd them no description is necessary. "We have only to Fay that Improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will pn vc to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds nfford every facility for gratification. There are 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 bern prepared specially. Stiawberries and Cream with other lefrethment to bo had. 1 lie Proprietors hep; to intimate that they will have a Maiquco on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Crcnm. a Band will perform <m Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & RONS, PROPRIETORS. Q T II A WB E R R IBS ST It AWBE RRIES AN D CUE AM. WILLOW CROVE, NOBT^i 85HORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within n Hundred Yardi of the Lower Wharf. E. ALT SON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support hii has hitherto received, begs tn inform them he has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and larpely increased his Strawberry Beds since lsst 'season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A flrst-cln.ss Croquet Lawn for the u?c of Visitors. ROSEBAN X STRAWBERRY GARDENS THE Proprietor begs to tender his thank.-! to his friomls and tho public for past sup port, and to Btntfl that he has Opened a Garden in connection with tho abve near to the Devonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under the. pleasant fchade of fruit trees. Kor the convenience of friends in the city a Stall will be opened in tho Market every faturday, where Strawberries will bo sold in quirt baskets, fresh fro o the beds. The Market Inspector will receive orders for .Turn Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at Id per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. Jewellers^ ISIDORE ALEXANDER 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1565,) X>EG-S most respectfully to inform -*»-> the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in tho English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin and Vienna. Tho public arc invited to inspect tho premises and factory, where all the branches in the trade are carried n, JJ E I NRIC H X 011 N JEWELLER, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw tho attention of the public to his Largo and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, .FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL .MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho premises. E. K. begs specially to draw tho attention r> tho public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND ORE AT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, _ Which aro of the best known manufactures of he home markets. I jtarNbto tho address — ;H EIN R I OH X O HI, JEWELLER, UEEN STREET. THE LATE FIRE! ALET, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, LA.TK 215, QUEKN STH.JSET, Jiaa REMOVED co premises Directly Opposite the Queen strcot Entrance of tho New Market (ajdoining Mr Woodward, baker, and Mr Giles, butcher), where I ho hopes to moet with the same kind and liberal patronage bestowed upon him for the last eight years j A.A. takes this, opportunity of thanking hii? ; numorouß friends and.the public generally for their I past liboral favors, and assures them that he will still Continue to carry on his bnsiuess as heretofore ; Tsusiricss will bo resumed TO-MORROW (Saturday ho 20th imst. ... . . j Not the Address :— 260,.. UE. E N S,T R, X T ' Opposito tli New Market.



Groceries; nill-JISTMAR FRUITS & SFICES. U FRENCH & CO. PEOPL E' S TEA WA R E-H OTJ S E With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER:— s. d. Pine New Currants, per 1b 0 flj Finest Eleme Raisins, per lb] ~ .. ..0 7 Baisins, Sultanas, perlb '.. .. .. .. 010 Muscatels, flue quality, per lb .. .. ..10 Table Rice, per lb 0 3 Sugar's, from .. .. .. .. .. ..0 4} Salad Oil, per bottle 0 8 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! 8. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, perlb .. .. ..2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb .. .. ..26 No 3 Kich Pekoe Flavoured, per lfo .. ..3 0 No •! finest quality, per lb .. .. .. ..30 Our TEAS arc selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality gives entire satisfaction. HAMS. B.ACOV. CHEESE, FLOUR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every descrfption sold by us are of the befit quality, and at the LOWEST PRICK. Our MOTTO being small profits and quick returns, cone can undersell us. F R B N O H & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARK FT STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. [KSTABLTSHED 1864] F\ STEPHENSON & CO. S (Celebrated coffees, " EXHIBITION BRAND" "EAGLE BRAND" " C R 0 W N V, R A N D." Are to be procured at all respectable Gkocers and Stokkkeeimcus throughout the Province of Auck and. D. STEPH ENS O N h CO. VYKDIIAM S T R BET AUOKX, A V D Drapery- XfiT ILLIAM EYRE ENNIBKILLEN HOUSE (Vicror. i.v-stp.ekt), AND AT THE MARKET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain ;— 2'i bales Ifoylo's Fast-colored Prints, 7Ad per yard 1000 Jlorrockjs 3j-ii>ch 8., 7 ld per yard .')') pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 'M doy.cn Gossamer Falls, from Is 6d to 2s each '20 ~ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Cd pei pair 10 ~ Double Busk Corsets, 4s each 5 ~ Frenchi Summer Corset?, 5s each Large lot.Bois' Straw Hat?, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, '.',s per pair Gents' "White Leather slippers, 2s Gil per pair Cents' Carpet Slippers, Is Gd per pair 1 SO-inch Wjgmi Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gente' Canvas Elastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, ssCd perjpair 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. J havo a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale. W . E V 11 E. TM PO KTANT NOTICE. R. W. DYSON Begs to inform the LADIES OK AUCKLAND PR O YIN C He has received over TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES, Ex LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY, millinery, fancy' 'goods OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Siiikts, Caps, Hats (In Straw and Felt) COLLARS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c. SPLENDID THINGS IN BABY WARES. 'Ihese Goods have been purchased under great advantages in London, and of the Principal Manu facturers in the United Kingdom, by Mr DOITSH, whose knowledge of the requirements of the Colony is so well and favourably known. On account of the great depression and excess of " Stock R.W.D. istpropared to sell these VERY CHOICE GOODS AT UNHEARD 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 QUEEN? STREET. 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, v 9s 6d. Most astonishingly Cheap and Choice, at R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET. LADIES— Have you seen tho New Cashmere Mantles, Grenadine and Silk Jackets, at DYSON'S. Theso Goods aro all the rage in London and Paris. _ Funeral Undertakers ]^F Mc O V L S~Ti V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OP HOBSON STREET. • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, R E MO V E D I TO WYNDHAM STREET,. I (Next Queon-street Corner.) 1 Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey | streets. [Established 1842.] TXf J A ~M~I EBON, * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Tkilds Supplied with Furnishings. ■WFvI/ESLEY STREET EAST. ' Four Doors from Corner.



Kerosene. rjpHE CHEAP HAEDWAEE H OUSE, .T. & .7, DICK E V Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHiN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. EEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. f THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEEOSINE. " (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' I Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stores. v CAMEEO N'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, Axd Guaranteed Non-explosive. WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odour issuing from oommon Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 For Sale by all dealers In New Zealand. __ „ Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM .STREET. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brass Finishers, &c, HAYING- relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefleld's Buildings, Albert-street, and are hdw prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers; Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to tho Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for "Window Lights, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHEiiS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' &c,*fec., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Oppesito Post-office), Auckland. ' ' '



Groceries. V „.. . * THE WEST END 0B 0 CEE V ESTA BL] .BE MEN Ty^LJ CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT "GRO CE E S & TEA MERC II A N TS, Beg to announce to iheir friends and the public that they have OPENED the above Spacious and New Premises with one of the LARGEST, most VAEJED, and MOST SELEC'd Stock of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, P.utter, Eacon, Cheese, &c, &c, that can be met with in the Province. SAMPLES and PRICES A Pint of Delicious BLAIR & LAMBERT'S APPLESAUCE 2s Gel TEA cannot he excelled oh application. for Cd. at the price. 'better than purchase fro. ■ : ge 3stScd. ! I : I 1 ! ■ ' I | -i ELEME RAISTNS, Sultana Raisins, very large,; ! BEST CHEESE, pronounced Magnificent Fruit, from Ckl| and particularly choice, < by connoisseurs to be pqual | and upwards. : Spices, P^ssenees, &c, &C. . to the best English. ! Our COCOA is unrivalled. iTBAS of every description; All the best home markets! all excellent at their I kept. respective prices. Just unpacked, many boxes ! INSPECTION OF OUR Jfk'ng ,iml Table Almonds, of new Orange. Lemon, Sicily. Barbary, Valencia, and Citron Peel. i STOCK SOLICIT ED. and Jordan ; best display in the city.



Miscellaneous. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] DST.EP HENS0N- & ; CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Kaw and Boasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b v 121b, 141b 81b, and 601b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk! Mustard, Colman's £-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blacksvell'sjand Bengal, in and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp'a Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do*. Ginger do do do Carraway do do do^V Cinnamon do <io do Pimento do do do 7 Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boio Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted size? Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences^ Ground Pace, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS ■VVVNTDHAM BTRKKT. AUCKLAND WE AJRE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontennye, A LA KGB ASSORTMENT OF P APERH ANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstandingthe large increase of duty, we have deteimined to offer at the old bates. Also, Large Stocks cf White Lecd (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental AVindow Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and all^Painting Requisites, ■ : Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c.. PICTURE FRAMING TO OBDEBJ HOLLAN D & BUTLEE, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET. 'JJ E M A T :~TE PAINT PREPARED TROJI HEMATITE IRON ORE, ' obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been foundto surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Karm Implements, Carts and "Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to " Directions for Use," and thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed ready for use " The IiEMATITE PAINT will be found to be cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and 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 HOL AND & BUTLEE, OIL &••■ OLOR MERCHANTS, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. fllL, COLOS, GLASS W AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of Nst Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses, Brushes so., &c. M IDICO-ECTANIC DISPENSARY H. BKITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, ANEta ME-BJGAL i HERBALIST, ' 65, Victoria Street, Corner of? Chapel Street. ' Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's' Composition, Stomacn Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Fomale Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HEBBS. Proprietor oV the far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marveUous and effectual remedy ever known. .. ... V A few copies of Dr. Coffln'sGuido to Heaisn and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale TEE undersigned are Cash Pub chasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, many quantity. ~ Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. ■ ■•. IRELAND BROS., . v .•; TANNERS AND LEATHER MANCTACTUBEES. rpKE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY JL , , , ■ .- ■r.-U Junction of Queen and Grby-stkebts, (In front of the New Market.) :e MR. A. ■M. WILLIAMS, fn Begs to inform his numerous friends and tne.puw™ that although he has been burnt out twice ne » not yet consumed, and that he has ■' THIS DAY RE-OPENKD ~ . his Dispensary in thoso Brick Premises in fro"1 f l the New Market, which Is now replete with a -, SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CB^V^VYV PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, • \v PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES, &c.,AiJ) and trusts to meet with a continuance of tnatcon-^j fidence bestowed on him for the past nine years. tfgrObserve the Address:— ~,,.«■ cwnvvTS JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREii»