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Auckland, N.Z. TUJBBDaY, OCTOBxIt 20,1874.

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Shipping- TI) EODTE jLX^v \J TO EUROPE VIA. SA.N AND NEW YOEK. iTlie Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Hsjesty's Mails.] The Steamship Macgregor, 9500 tons, H. Geaisokb, Commander, is appointed to leave-Auckland for S-an Francisco via Honolulu ' fj{TDAY, 30th instant, at noon. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIB, _^^ Aeent. <*k&v A USTBALASUN itaArKNS. X3L STEAM NAVIGATION First-class Steamers. xxua S?!K?By AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; £gO t THE PALMER BIVER GOLDPIELDS. Ihe splendid steamship Victoria, 2,100 tons, J. T. Dtjbreli,, Commander, expected on or about 6th November, will sail as above three days after arrival For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. irx ioe l u¥Fol J- DIRECT. gHV'fiVJI The Magnificent Clipper Ship Countess of Eintore, 867 tens Register, classed Al at Lloyd's, Henry Beaddick, Esq., Commander, is now on the berth. gad will sail on 21st instant, at noon. Splendid accommodation for baloon and Steerage Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. "^L pOUNTESS OF~KINI i^fl^ V^ TORE, FROM LONDON. $H^g££ NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. Balance of Passage-money must be paid at our fflcebefore noon on WEDNESDAY next, 21st inst. L. D. NATHAN & CO. £&Sk JOE LONDON |||§g|^ DIEECT. TO FOLLOW TEE COUNTESS OF KINTORE. The Fast and Favourite Eegular Trader City of Auckland, Captain Balls, will sail for London at an early date. Her last passage from Auckland to London waa iccomplished in 80 days. Excellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apnly to CRUICKSHANK & CO., A gents. High-street, Auckland, October 12,1874. a T7OB HOKIANG-A. BIN JJ Un^ The Cutter Undine will sail as above on fi»» THURSDAY next, the 23rd inst. lor freight or passage apply to M NTCCOL, Custom House-s reet. il^ TT EN E V ELLIOTT •*-*■ MARINE SURVEYOR. M\|K> LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOB teEE5e2S> ■WARDING AGENT. Lease of Bonded Store " C." for Goods "Warehotued for Transhipment or for Examination. ill Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. ' Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. _ Officei: Qaeen street Wharf. _ JL*kk A UCKLAIND AND CBWlff^ Q NORTH SHORE STEAM Wl^Jj\^>-PERRY COMPANY (Limited). Thep.g. DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood lide during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m.; 2 Mid6.lo p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, •ad 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15. and 5.30 p.m. Thep.i TAKAPTJNA leaves Auckland for North Shore during the week days 8t 7.30, 9, 10, 13,12 a m,, wd 130, 2.E0, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 pm. NIGHT TBIPS.-8, 10, and 11. SUNDAY. —10.30 "!• 11,2,3, 4. 5, and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, and 11.30 a.m ; and 1.2,3, 4,5.5 p.m. At night—7.20,8.30, and 10.30. Nora.-The B.SO and 9.30 am., and 5.5 p m. trips mm Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 am.,and *30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wlsrf. Horses and Cattle, 5s each. H. W. HEATH, , Manager. Valuable freehold, ' PROPERTY. V Jet Sale, » commodious residence at Parnell, con wuing nine rooms, and built with special regard to ttofort by the owner. In the Dining-room there is a wuffonrier and Bookcase, with glass doors. The Mmery opens from the large Bedroom—Wardrobe "the latter. In the Kitchen there is a Leamington ™>ge and spacious Cupboards. Water is laid on in t"ehous&. In yard, 3 large tanks, splendid well and P^V ; wash-house, with chimney built in ; fowl tonse and piggeries. There is an excellent flower "JO kitchen garden and orchard well stocked with JUMce frait trees, many of them in full bearing. To 'Purchaser Jibeia.l terms of half cash and °"»nce may remain on mortgage at 8 per wi-J1 or further particulars apply by letter only to ttD., Siae O ffi ce _ * MY SON, whatever object you Jr Pursue, aim HIGH. Never grovel. If you mental Pabulum, the High Schools vJsit ; if the X2S2SS!!, of Tour outer man, deal alone with 'OBSENHIBKIE, of High-street, Auckland. — Extracts from Chesterfield's Letters to his Son, never yet published- & pdln Queen-street some three months ago, it« ??/riend Joe Armstrong, (honest Joe). 'Mat I failed to recognise his face. lSi° wau ' md to snch dol'rous case. l*Ay mI much to see him in this state, Bay« T Ked: 5? S woes to me he'd inn relate vL t ' TrDear f»end, mine is no vulgar smart, M*h -° W. ate Mfty> to her I've lost my heart, Cm £ Wll, h lovft mv " bosoms lord" does burn, lW,!v slas!5 las! X meet wlth no return- My ,nn »dc and Perform'd all Cupids arts ts press «eW -? Bld T> Joe > have y°u studied DRESS ? «? I\. that' s the surest way . No* th - r art ? nd freely o^ll ih V sway ' Itaett. c raiment on your back you've got, Coat v. \ aarmcn t, but a COAT its not, All i'jl!? 1 ' and Pal>ts, c'en to your very " tile " WflM gQ ALITT' TRTJE PIT. AND STYLE, butto HIGH-STREET go, Q«Mk ™I, POSSENyiSXIE1S famed DEPOT. Be' B v II S,u Ceyourselfin that true Artist's hands, *»im^S*l? BE of TAILOR S-your commands- VoillU Rain\t fZ xT emhllr wnat I say ' °k! IhVnk atblnshlll 8 beauty, Kitty May," *»U«mU £*• Charles ' Baid h«' I>U t0 him hie ' Good-bye ! Good-bye 1 * * ♦ ' « * iSi°w° 8f • Ine1 ne sunnydav ' !hebl Uf Cll^urchward went its way ; e <<vnde was Kate > th«« bridegroom, Joe, Joe at h, ,} man >" wa^e one of the rcw. 8} ith Kate by his side, rossenniskie's dress; had won his bride. «4j ttlr^ ll- POS™KISKIB f AJ£ER AMD [GENERAL OUTFITTEE, H T n°' X Cloth»R'b Shop, I<* H STREET, Money. tow "oms &t }° n large or small »te of interest-Apply to !^.Bto»Ei ?1 *s »ov» n*ai q! basest,"'



Business Cards. J, & J. BOPPBT, # MILLEES, Febemaji's Bat Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Wharf, Auckland. ■ Q.EOEGE BLACK & CO., w a WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE ' MANUFACTUSERS „_ REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods . Always in Stock PSEECE & QU AH AM, -*- NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. <fc No 5, Vailk's Buildings, . Queen-street, Auckland. MISS NOB MA T teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. "ARNOCK BSOTHBJSB, Soap & Candle MAHrrjrAOTirKEKg OHAPKL STREET, AJTO KLAND. T O A E 6~0 W, nn * H£i! e,.J md Land A^eDt- **ni »nd Debt Collector, Stichbnry'g Buildings, Qneort street. GB O B G~E AXE RB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANXDE WORKS. , Ca*b Buyers- of Tallow. piAJSfOFOETE TUNING. MR H. 0. BROWN, PIANOFOKTK AND HARMOKTTTM TUKJSR, (From Messrs Broadwood and Pens, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse.



Fa card ] SAMUEL WELLS Honae, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, *c Loans arranged. Office: 129. Queen street (three door* below the Union Bank.) LPKED A. BEO WlTl, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, WvNnHAM-STHRF.T, Near the Herald office. Tradesmen's Books posted, and Accounts adjusted. _ _ _ _ _^ ** • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Oo?l and Firewood Merchant, *c.— On Pale, Newcastle »rd Warfare! Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncnt). Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Falintrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street. Auckland. JPHILLIPPB & SON, » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS JfRBCHANTS, Importers of Paperh an rings, Porim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Vr*mi?hoft, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, nnd Photographic Glass, Picture Frame an d Tapestr Mouldinfs, Clock and Compass Glasses, Gla/ed ai Doors, Gia1!? cut to ze and carefully packed. 12. Wvndham jtreot. BONES! BOXES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C* ?TT at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen stroet, by J. & J. POPPET. T^T O T I C E. TO FARMERS, WOOL GROWERS, ETC. The undersicned, Woo'staplcrs and Brokers, are BTTYERS of WOOL, SKINP, and HIDES, at the Hi^nFST wap.ket rr.ic'B. They are also prepared to Purchase, Class, Press, Ship, and Value Wools, for shipment. JOSEPH OSBO"RNJ3 * CO., Combes and D.iWy's New Warehouse, Custom-house-street. T OOK OUT for the richest treasure J-J of the <~OAL PCUTTLK—reaI black diamonds. The undersigned informs bis friends and tbe public he has opened a Firewood and Coal Yard at the corner of Wyndham and Hohson-Etrtets, where he will supply a blazing article at an extremely low figure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN GftACE. TIT S~T~U~B B I N G HAS A LARGE STOCK



of PIANOS ON HAND BY VARIOUS MAKERS. To be seen at his Residence, GRANT LODGE, PAENELL, Opposite J. W. Eobinson's, Chemist. By Appointment the Dtoe to B2ferr£«*f"% 0F Edinbuegh. MESSES J. BROWN & SON beg to notify their REMOVAL to their permanent Musical Establishment in Queen-street, opposite the City Hall. Auckland. Pianofortes and Harmoniums by the most, eminent English and Foreign makers, selected specially for IrTstorik, "pianofortes by Broadwood, Erard, Kirk ham, Allison, Bord, Brlnsmead. Chappel, Hopkinson. &c. Harmonium, by Alexander. Melody Organs, by Davis and Ramsden. A regular supply of new and popalar Mnsic. Mr H. O. BwiVN, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer, from Messrs Broadwood and Allison, London. On fale, Violins, Bows, Concettinag, Accordions, Flutinas. Flutes, Violin, Viola, Violoncella, and Donble Bass Strings. &c , <*c. E FAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to iither weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street —, A~TJCT£LANI> AND ONEHUNGA. COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at R a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and P-m- R. QILHAM. -rj B N T I S T E f. MR. T. TR A PFOBD, BUEGBON DENTIST, Wakbiikld sxbb»»- Artificial Teeth, from One to a Foil Set, In Gold or Vrtlc*nlte. rtLAKKE BEOTHBRB' VoYAL w'^IST&^OKAPHIO GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



Business Cards- LpE E D ITTt, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS! TEMPOEAEY PREMISES, <& Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPP«K QUEEN STREET. ALFRED A LEY, (From Mkbhus. Kidlkv act Son, Hondo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JBWELLKR. KTO. fTTh, tTolToJi, WITaTW^ v^ 4ND PAPXBHANOING& 4? lIIU. J,x,, . HOUSE SIGN, AND OTINF-RAL, DECORATING w 57, QUEEN STREET, Nbxt to Bank or Nxw Zeal J. HENDERSON, "P I S H E E & o^o -*- Wholesale, Shipping a »d Family Bntcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land Poultry of all kinds drestied to order. Prime Smoked Tonguoß, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game Llvo Pheasant* fcrwsrdeii to nil parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Faiailie* waited on In town or raburbs. TH"B Misses Tetjtenberg beg ~. mr!st respectfully to ir.form parents ontl tbe public per.erally that they am prepared to pive Lessors in fiotmim, Point Lace. Applique Onepnre t mhr lrtery, Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work Orders executed for Hair Work in J'lowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, 4c—Residence : Top of Grey street. 00, ea-t side. QEICK ET—BEABON 1874-5.



A Splendid Assn>tment. of CRICKETING GOOD S G. WALLER'S, 98. QUEEN-STRIKF.T, AUCKLAND. The Trade supplied. Oiders from Country Clubs attended to with despatch. Q O MET KIBOFIKE OIL For Palp, One Thousand Cases nt Is 0d per gallon, duty paid, in parrels of not Ips-s Hum five cases, by GEORGE DA CUE, Fort-st-eet. : Or, SAMUEL C< CHRANE * SON. JJAST, CFiE/.P, AND TRUE TONIC SOL-FA METHOD OF LEARNING TO SING. The four'h rf there pnrmlar clftstes on the above method will be commenced by Mr ( harlcs T-ilomfipld, in tho Kd" ar<les-?trrnt Pchonl-TOom on TIITTRSDAY Evcnirp, October 29th, nt hslf-r-a<!t s< yen o'clock This method beirg board on tlio true principles of the se'ence of Mime, while it avoids »11 cotpiicat'ons and use'ess tc-minolopy, is so rnsv that no'hing but physioial incaf a'ity can prevent «ny oi:e learning to sing a tune at Mght in 'ho nix monfhs. fir the twrnt.y-six Ins >omt —Oentlemen' 103; Ladies, Cs ; Children, sa. Music included. WF. RKTNNER • BUILDETt. CATtPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lakk, AKD FO R T-fIIKSIT. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, snd ?.H branchos of the building trade executed. p APERHANGINGS. HOLLAND &, BUTLER Have Just Opened, f x Ox'orrl th'ir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, fom prison r— Paperhanginps fnr T^wing-rooms Paperhdngirgs for Dinii:g-rooms Paperhangin^s for PUting-rooms Papchangings for P,ed-roorns Paperliantipg^ for Halls Panel Decora'ion.". very hardsome. C^ll akd Sep: Them ! holland~lTbutler Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldfnps for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mould In ps forßo'm Decorations The quality of which has dfver been equalled in Auckland Call aui> See Them ! White Lead. Oils, Colors, Ttups, "Varnishc*, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Ariist's Materials. Phnto Glass, Window Glass, hofb r>lain ani ornnmenta?. In fact everything nqnir-d in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AKD GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, Ac, 28, AND 30, VICTORTiI.-STRJCET,



JOHN WARD, QUEEN-STRTET, Next the " Pantheon," and opposito Dickeys', Ironmongers, HOUSE & MARINE PAINTER, DECORATOR, &c, In announcing to the residents of Auckland, and the Master Mariners trading to the City of Auckland, his REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISFS, Bees to tender his sincere thanks for their favours, before and after the eHfwtrou« fire, which forced him to take temporary refuge in the premises in EIH tt strept J W. has much nleasu'e in assming his friends and customers that with PA NEW AND LARGE STOCK, And the assistance of skilful and stendv wnrtme", he is prepared to execute orders with the promptitude and finished style which has hitherto given his patrons perfect satisfaction. Estimates given, Jobs Tendered for, and work started without nnv delay—House, Ship, Steamer, or vessels of any description. J, WARD, Queen-street. OVEBLANB MAIL PAECEL OFFICE, and A. QTiV OV FOR THE GLOBE PARCEL EXPRESS OF LONDON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, Jot1., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AGENT. TyTETEES BBOTHEBS~&~~CO., MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND < OMMISSION AGENTS, LITCHF JTLD-BTR.TBET, CHRISTCHURCH. pOETLAND CEMENT. 1 200 casks' White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria- street East. ijj 5 T I E. G COOK will commence at once to RT7N a three- Wso 'Bus It will start from Mr C'oombe's Shop, andl run to Newmarket, Epsom and round tho MnnMta at 8 am., 10.4fi a.m.. 1 43 p.m., and 4.45.—



Drapery. -t J^"EW SPRING- QOODS. NEW DHBSLS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities,and Description, consistingof— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every vaiiety of Style and Material. H. <*. T X I N S, With confidence invites attention to his Largo Stock DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. Thewhnle selection is very choice, and for Stylo, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANFSE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLOKED SILKS, acd SiLK TXJSSOKtS are un usually beautiful. There is a very lartje quantity to select Tirom, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers ar.d qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROST, And the Prices of all desciiptions of.GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged.



THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt?, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices Charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. i —•——« The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleaked otjt at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND IMPORTED. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay and Honeyman).



0 N SALE— Sheathing and Roofing Felt Fine Quality Teas. T. H. HALL & CO. Jj]X PEINCE ALFKED, HARRIET ARMITAGE, AND EAST LOTHIAN: 1074 bags Finest Quality Household Flour 866 sacks ~ Bakers Flour C 6 ~ Oatmeal 20 ~ Pe»rl Parley 68 cases Canterbury t heese 22 „ Ssiiooa, llams, and Roll Bacon. T. H. HALL & CO. QfiDBSS ESCEIVED FOE AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, T. H. HA L L & C 0., AfiRKTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. TAMES B. FHANCIS, tf IMP ICTF.B OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that .he is now establ shed in one of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STREET' (Opposite IJih Latk Premises), where he is orenh g ihe fo lowing Shipments of Goods : - Fx FKknDALK: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wire Glasses, for public and private houses : 20" dozen Krumt-lled and Gilt Chita Mugs, t-aiirt Vases souieihing new) Ex CITY OF ArCKUND : White and Gold Toilet •l-ets>, :t>ooking ol>»a«es, Rock" lfcgham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Er OXFO. D White and Gold and liluefiKU>ei Preakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALAND!A, 40 packages, consisting of— Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Pii-hea Carafl". nd C>ips, Plsin mil Cut Nobbier TunibW-is, a Lar» c Assort ment of Enamtlled and Printer) Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sits, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Tans Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots spittoons. JVIW CiT.s, *c. TO FOI.L<»W HYTHrt HVDAPPFS: Lined Dinucr Warn and Buktr Dishes, with division fsnmcthir g r ewi. OEVENTT PIANOS and P I-TV ' HARMONIUMS, t" bo fold «t grrt^tly reduced priors Fli CASH, in cons^quenje of beias: over stocVed and liirpn shipments on thw wny Tiiese instruments »re tl)« I atidsomest, btst, and c» eaprst to be sold in N i-w Zealand Hurmoi.iums, from L 9 10s to Ll2l ; Pi«nns, L 35 to Llf.O. r-ff' Hurmoniums and Pianos O" J HIRK with "OPTION OF PIT If MASK at the end ol ihree, six, j me, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four monihs—the liire deducted fium price of iistruinent. HOFFMAN & SON'S ACAD Eit V OF MUSIC, SIIOKTIi' ND-BIHEET.



Instruments of all kind- tunei and repaired. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 T/UJSB. Our COAL Is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for salo, with or without tspi JAMES BUTCHER. Cj AL-DLEBY A*D HAKJSESS The undersigned has received ox Jubilee, Wave Queen, Glenhunrly, Ferndale, and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments o< thf above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Bunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots. Kno* Caps, Brushes,, and Eli.iman'B Royal Embrooa; cation for Horses and Cattle Baddies. Bridies (Ladies' aud Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig. 4-Borse, and Cart Whlpi Spurs, Ladles' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrup* Carry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spohe, Water. Body, Compo, Shoe Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMEB, All of which will be sold at tha Lowtcht Cash Pricks. Second-hand Harness for Sale. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order TO ARRIVE PER TAM>S WISHAKT, Saddles, Whips 1 Hunan's Embrocation, Nosebags, Twigg's " Fsvoui tt " and Clark's Improved Clipping Machines, <*c W. S. JONRS SADDLER, HARNRSS "MAKER, & IMPORTER 154, QUEEN-STK EET. ■^ O T I C! E. W. HOUGH, late of the Wsikatn, and formerly of firahamstown. beps most res ecifully to inf Tin his friends ard the public in ptneral that he h s taken over Air J Og'lvie's bus'ness. a- the corner of Drake and Grnhume str*ets, »nd trusts by strict attention to business and keepi' g a g"od «rticl« at the Lowes'. Current Ha es to be aide 11 merit a large share of the patronage so liberally be>towed on his predecessor. WANTED WEEK I V 100 DOZEX FR KSH EGGS. WM. HOUGH. With reference to the above T have every conE derce in recommending Mr HOUGH to my late customers and the public generally, and trust they will extend tho san.e patronage to him which they favoured me with for so many rears. JOHN OGILVIE. October 1,1874. "DIHMA.HCK AND FKENCH -D EEFUBLIC GOLD MI*IVG COMPANY. (RKGISTEIiED.) The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be he'd in tne Large Kfom of tlie New Zealand I Insurance Company's "Knildintrs on KRiDAY, ihe : 30th day < f October, 1874, at 2 o'clock p.m Business : To receive Uirec ors' Report and Balance Sheet, and to »lectanew Board of Directors, in ac cordance with the rules. RUBT. SOMMERVILLE, Legal Manager. Shortlird-street, Auckland, October 14, 1874. BI^MAKCK A>D FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLDMTIvrNG COMPANY, (REGISTERED). A Call (the Cth) of Eiphtrence (Sd) per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at tho Company s ■ ffi c, nhortlami-street, on or before Wednesday, the 11th day of November, 1874 ROBT. SOMMSRVILLE, Li(.;«l Ma»»ger, ' Shortland atroet, Auckland, October 14,1874.



Boots and Shoes- IMPORTANT NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! GARRETT BROTHERS Beg to intimate to their customers and the public that they are about to po into other busbiess, and they are going to offer their LARGE STOCK of BOOTS AT ANY PRICK, so a3 to effect a speedy clearance. The Stock will be sold regardless of preflt. £2000 worth to select from. s. d Men's Elastic Sides, own make, pegged .. 12 6 Men's Watertights „ ~ .. .. 11 9 Men's Elm hers „ ~ .. ~ 8 9 Men's Balmorals ~ „ .. .. 12 6 Men's Clippers 2 6 Ladit's' „ 2 0 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides 6 6 Ladies' Kid „ sewn 6 11 Children's Peamlet Elastic Sides .. ..2 0 Children's .Strong Shoes 16 t3T The Stock will be sold for cash only at these prices. A raro chance for the public, as the Stock must be sold. Sale to commence TO-MORROW (Wednes day), August 19 One purchase will be sufficient to show that the sale is genuine. GARRETT BROTHERS, DUBLIN HOUSE, Wakefield-stheet, Auckland, ANOTHEB GREAT FIRE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of the great, rsk—besides no'ice has been given to take the buildings down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENORMOUSLY LOW PRICE-- ! itST As the STOCK has to b» cleared out in a few weiks tbe puMic may rely upon getting BARU-ALNS at this GRKATfeALK. A few quotations as follows, FOR CASH ONLY! Child's Col' u»-ed Hoots is 3rt ncr p-ir M.<i(K Kid Honts, \o2, fora ■ora 2- 6d per pair Maids' Kid Boots, No 1, from 5s i er p->.ir Girls Ki'l I'o< ts, r-o !». fis ; reriuc. d to 4s per pair Gills' Kid Bocts, >"o-10to 13,6=.Cd ; reduced to j 4^ M ptr pair Ladies' P t'nt lippeis, 5 6, acd 7,65; reduced io 2s fid i er pair Ladies' Morocco Hipper*. G* ; reduced t' 4s per pair L»dits Fe t Braided fcHppers, 5s ; reduced to 4s per i air Girls' V lute Boots, hich heels, 10 to 2, 4s 6d per pair. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET.



BOOTS! BOOTS! C. BKOOKES Eas a LARGE STOCK of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE BOOTS AlsD SHOES Which he is prei-mred <o sell at the following LOW PRICES :— s. d. Men's Strong Watertiehts ;; 11 0 ~ Bluchers., own make .. ..8 6 „ Elastic Sides 9 6 ~ Balmorals .. .. .. .. 10 6 Ladies' Levant Elastic Side 3 .60 Children's Boots, from 2 0 Every description of Boots made to order, REPAIRS DONE ON THE PREMISES. C. BROOKES begs to intimate that he is not retiring from the business, but as his motto is small profits and quick returns, he is enabled to sell cheaper than any other house in town. C- BEOOKES, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, WELLESLEY STREET. A H. DI'BTFBLM, Begs to intimate that he has openrd A LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWISS AND FRENCH MUSLINS, JACONETS, GRENADINES, AND LINONS, Likewise SWTSSVDmM-GS, INSERTIONS, and TRIMMINGS. SHORTLAND STREET. ■\J"OW PUBLISHED, THE COMING CRISIS: A SKETCH OF THE FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION OF NJCW ZEALAND, With the causes and probable results of that condition, by W. L. REE S. Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand, Barrister-at-Law. PRICE — ONE SHILLING. To be had of all the Booksellers. nr\ fa E EDKN LECTION. Mr RT"S will addres* th» Electors of Eden on TUKS AY ■■VttNl-U Nto T. the 20th instant at 7.3 i', in h(> Presbyterian School-room, Newmarket; On THUU>DaY EVi£--I\G, the 22nd. at 7.3'). at the i'chonl-room, Mount Eden, back of Eden Vine Hotel; and On Friday EVENING, the 2§xs, at T.SO, at the £chool-room, Mount Albert. Auckland, Octobor 17,1874.



Groceries. JUETHEE SEDUCTIONS. GENUINE SALE FOR TWENTY-ONE DAY'S. As oar Temporary Store must be REMOVED to rnaig room for our NEW BUILDINGS, We shall clear out our LARGE STOCK of FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES At a small advance upon WHOLESALE PRICES, Comprising NEW SEASON'S TEAS SPLENDID SUGARS Direct from the Refiners. All should see our sample of genuine Goods at! . following prices :— Java Rice, 2}d lb ; Staich, whitey^d lb"* Oatmeal, fresh, 3Hb ; Sfl oulds, AuckJLgnd,. 6jd lb Sugar, good, 4d~lb ; Tomato Sauce. 5d bottle Sugar, lisrht, 4^d lb; Sardines, quarters, 6d Sugar white, 6d lb ; Sardines, halves, lid Sugar, first-class, sjd ; Sperms, light weight, 9d lb Jams, Victoria, 7d tlu ; Pickles, "Whybrow's. 9dbottlo Flaid Vestas, 7(1 per dozen ; Salad oil. 7d bottle! Good Strong Black Tea, only Is 6d lb PURE CHINA TEAS. TEAS FOR THE MILLI OQNI FRENCH'S & CO.'S PURE CHOICE TEAS, in J'b anc1 lib Packets, being carefully selected, and many Hare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity. Strength, and Flavour they are ac^mowle'ged to possess quality of the highest orVr. Pricps :—2s, 2s Od, 2s 8d 3s. and as 6d per lb Discount on 6.b Parcels. BACON AND CHEESE AT PRICES THAT WILL COMMAND A CLEARANCE. GCOD POTTED BUTTER, from Is per - PRIME CANTERBTn?y BACON AND CHEESB, CHOICE POTTED BUTTER, FROM THE BEST DAIRIES. POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN, SHARPS. FLOUR AT MILL PRICKS. SPERM CAND' BS, lid lb by the 251b Box. Allowance on entire Packages. A REALLY PINE TRA., Is lOd by the half cher Please note our Address :— PRE iv OH & CO, WHOLESALE ANDRF.TAIL GBOCERS, PEOPLE'- TRA WAKRRO' SB, 252 QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the New Market, ATTCKIi*NI>. Branch Stores —Pollen-street. Fhortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. FIJI! G EAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ! The unfurling of tfe Flag of Fngland at Levuka will give an impetus to the crafflc now enraged in withtliat Infarit Crown Colony. Already Fijian ~uear, a cr< dit to Bri'ish enterprise and 'Nat'v- l»hour is being retailed at 4£d by J B .»IR, 223. Quppn street. equal to West In- ian of same cl-ss. FL' UR ! which constitutes the gr-at Bread struggle of life, B' AIR is hfti'pv to say is a fl a ton ohe»per This he all< w.s ach purchaser. F^K^H. BETTER, the lead n-- luxnry_nar, recPS'Ur ofpvery tsble, he guarantees to snr" I> of h*>t desmiption. Present prire, is 6(1. may be 3<l <he-per any rtay. 7knd if to Bid >nd strei gth-n Vi Gnlrlii-'a ptai.-eworthy rrg'men " cl^srliness " (cleonlin-ss eve*yw>ere), Ihe m«ntifai turershave reduced tbeir prices ; so BLAIR, ever anxious almost • leftrically to rom muninate when a pennr can be si"-rt on voar Orocet'i! b Us, a nour.ces <?OOD TTSKFl1 L SOAP ..t * price almost beneath CTJsiderat'on, namfly Oi^er bar Kis T3SAS ar» the same high class that hare secured for him the confidence of so many families in town and country. Every attention devoted to the rurchasi g, and it :is an admitted fact in Japan and China that " the older the tree the better the Tea." The shrub 3 which supply the Nobles of Japan and the Court of China with thij favourite beverage (Pine Tea) are said in many instances to be 600 years old, and its from such" valuable plants as these comes Blair's Splendid 3s Tea. Gooda delivered. Bacon. Cheese, and Hams are & little dearer ; quality such as will speak for itself. San Francisco Apples, with Pine Apple flavour, selling cheap. J. BLAIE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA DEALER AND GROCER, 223, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Earnett's, Pork Butohhr.



Drapery. npHE PANTHEON IS THE ONLY CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT IN AUCKLAND Where you can be measured at STOCK PRICES. "We call especial attention to our PASET AND MORNING COATS Made to measure from 35s to 455. OUR TWEED TROWSERS Made to measure and properly shrunk, from 2lsto 27s Cd. A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL OUTFITTING, AT LOWEST PRICES. FORD, POTTER, & CO. THE PANT H-ON, OPPOSITE CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET, ACCKLAt-'D. TM c M A c T E B, • WELLE<LEV-STREET, Is now Clearing-out thn Balance of h:s Stoclr of l»R PK.RY and OLOTHINGat En rmms Kertuctiom for a short time only, as l.c is desirous of opening hit premises, Queen-street, wi nan entirely New Stock. T. McMa.pTBK. WBLLBSLBI STREET. jp I M B E R FOR SAL B, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessel* loaded with despatch ; ralso, at the Steam