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'w^T~-/)VESLA.Hr> EOUTI \J TO EUROPE VIA SAI AND NEW YOEK. i^lAwtralarißll Steam Navigation Company unde 1 'contract with the Governments of New Soutl ffJes «nd New Zealand, for Conveyance of He: ,: i He Steamship Macgregor, offlO tons. H. GRAiNaBB, Commander, is appointed Kjve Auckland for San Francisco via Honolulu reipAY, SOth instant, at noon. or passage and all particulars apply to ! H. M. JERVIS, :h ~ ■ Agent. ijCi^s. XS» STEAM NAVIGATION J^j^^CO.'S Firat-dasa Steamers. ■ffISSBTAND MELBOURNE, AND „ ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; o, t THE PALMER RIVER GOLDMELDS. Ito^lendid steamship Victoria, • iOO tons, J. T.Duebsxi,, Commander, expected X abont Bth November, will sail as above three Jlio after arrival ' fcxftei8 M <>r passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Tifi US. HERO, PKOM Jb^D^ -K^» MELBOURNE AND l^|£|* SYDNEY. jOTIOE TO CONSIGNEES. i Steht Entry will ba passed at the Customs TO HOEEOW (Tuesday) MOjsNING, 27th instant, at lOo'clect CRUICKSHANK & CO., . Agents. 7^*~ TFOR SYDNEY AND IJ^^^X 1 MELBOURNE. f^Mg^^^ The fast and favourite s.s. ■ Hero, totitoXoaAH.rffill leave as above on THURSDAY, (to 29th instant, at 2 o'clock p^i; Passages must be engaged and freight arrangements Bi3e at our office. JjrfrelgWt or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., .. Agents. 1 M-stnet, Auckland, f; iSctober^, 1874. jpl O R LONDON j^^^ DIEECT. « rOIXOV THE COUNTESS OF KINTOEE. OeFutJand Favourite Regular Trader City of Auckland, Ciptaln Sails, will sail for London at an early date. In last passage from Auckland to London was iwmplJshed in 80 days. > bcellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage jwngeis. lorfceightor passage apply to CRUICKSHANK: & CO., Agents. I High-street. Auckland, I October 12,1874. §JVO R L O N D O JST. The Barque • Ferndale, i'mt register, Richakd WtoztcMi, Comman k,m loading for London direct, and will sail at fsuSail freight apply to JOHN BATGER, I Agent N.Z. Shipping Co. (Limited) ---ll UOR POVERTY BAY, I jflflsV EAST COAST. • SeSehooner , Rover ™ nil as above on MONDAY NEXT, the ■ ttiutisi /aWght, Ac, apply to 5 M. NICCOL, ._;■ Custom-house-street. \ML XT EJ^Ei: ELLIOTT SJL MARINE SURVEYOR, i ®S^ LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOE Bjffi£|., WARDING AGENT. : .^ of Bonded Store " O." for Gooda Warehoused niruahipment or fer Examination. and Shipping Business promptly at pWtheN.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. ' ig»Qnean street Wharf. _ ;3g-: AUCKLAND -AND iSlt^ V*- NORTH SHORE STEAM : pL^^-FEKRY COMPANY (Limited). 1 &* DEYONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood- ( £$** the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m.; 2 r -,V.B® P.m. On Sunday at Jf.46 a,m.; 1 30, 2.45, and MM;, leaves ■Woodside on weekdays at 8.45, :ViSB-»j8..; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at ! . .•jut; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. • v,^, At TAXAPTJNA leaves Auckland for North 1 w!^*B *«ek days at.7.30, 9,10,11,12 a.m., : »pO, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 p.m. NIGHT 2?fs -w. and 11. SUNDAY. -10.80 Kmfta 13'4'6' and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Leaves I f^«MWi7,B.3O, 9.30, 10.30, and 11.30 a.m.; and 'jfH^m. At nightr-7.20,8.30, and 10.30. i-toßite&MO and 9.30 a.m., and 6.6 p.m. trips rlK^Vnaif, and the 7.30 and 9a.m., and X ftirt f. Rk Mps from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, [.f—-~^_i_. Manager. POKLAND ANNUAL ■ , BEGATTA. I . 29th JANUARY, 1875. I 'a jJ^ • COMERS * GIG RACK: I tads ir'oMe*Gigs, any description- Prize, £50, ■■ w£!lpefols pre«ented by Mr R. Grattan. ■ C™; r^ee miles, with one tarn. Each boat to M,^te» a. tanibuoy. Entries to be made on I "m 01 general entry. Pee, £210s. S !. ii> TE.O6. HENDERSON, Jxrs., ■' W .:, : Hon. Sec. I I ■ ■ mp" SON, whatever object you Wiffif^mHlGH. Never grovel. Hyou ■fcly W^um,,the High Schools visit; if the B'^nto^tJ 0111 outer man, deal alone with I aiBKJE, of High-street, Auckland. » -,"■ timacU from Chesterfield's Letters to B ■ his Son,never yet published' I KiM? Ul e.?" street son»e three months ago, ■■J^iSSiV 08 ArmßtroB 8. (honest Joe). ■)»Uw3 to "cognise hfi face. ■to 3 aJ<i m such dol'rous case. ■ Nlw,, r? uch to **>s him in this state, ■W » ?J 8 w°es to me he'd full relate. ■c?Wir}uf*«nelld' mine ia no-vulgar smart, ■^Wj" May, to her I've lo ß t my heart, H&'WXTy my " bosoms lord" does burn, B'^lffl mS efc with no return. Bp-'Wtttttt. •■> a*'■haTlß you studied DRESS f :-'Bff|Sfi tt?J fre°ly own thy sway; I^VS'^ a COAT its not, ■SSe Sin^l* 8' 6>en to yonr very " tile " ■^fOSSßwi^St*o HIGH-STEEET go, BhfwtroSnr?l? th4t trne Artist's hands, Hw-*»ffis TAILOR'S-your commands- Bi^ycmHv h itag beaßty. Kitty May," ~■ , IT» b&2? c8 'said «». m «> him Me ' »|» ..^entsiosg, GoodUbye ! Godd-bye^! M^&J?°' o n« sunny day, . ■^rbfe hwS d ****■ "8 way; ■|U*««i "b*« J M ?ft^»the bridegroom, Joe, ■febrete^' '^adeone of the row. m :■ WaJffi; ; ith Kate by his side, ■ ,' WUB g dr?«s had wen Mb ■ ■S)(L^ :p9"SfNISKIE, I AN» IGIINERAL OUTFITTER, I Hl« °'l CLOTHna's Shop, I •' ;■ : :^ f -S^T R E E T, "1" . fUOKLANIi, .'..'



• Smelaess Cards. J, * J. ' S OFP BIT,' MILLEJRS, Fkebmajs's Bay Sikam Mruua, «o 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, - Whabj. Avokcaxtd. G^obgFbia.ok- & co, VL WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS n^«™« REMOVED TO CORNER Off DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods . Always in Stock PBEEO B■ & &BAEAI -*- NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. ° B» BtTILDINOS, J Queen-street, Auckland. MISS NORM A "% - TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Qjuadeant. Opposite Government House. WABKOCK BBOTHBB& OH A PEL BTEBBT, AUCKLAND. JC A E 1 o W. • House and Land Agent, Bon* and Daht Collector, Stlchbtay's BuMIS? Queen So" eJSOBftI AKEB S-. FREEMAN'S BAT SOAP & CANLBS WORKS. . Caab Buyers of Tallow. piAIOFOBTS TUNING' MR H. O. BROWN, PIAKOI-OKTF. AKXt HARMONIUM TUNER, (From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Pftownand Son's Music Warehouse. Ta card.] SAMUEL WELLS House, Land,, and Comialjßion Agent, Oollentor of Rants, Debts, Highway Sates, &c Loans arranged. ~ OfSco: 129, Qneoa ktroeti (threo floors bolow the Union Bank.] A. BEOWNE, ACCOUNTS JTT AND COMMISSION AGENT, Wyndham-btreet, Near the Herald office. Tradefflnen's Books posted, and Accounts adjusted. T O X ~~A I GP, : W • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, *c— On Sale. Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, JHobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. PHILLIPPS & SON, ™" • OIL, COLOR, &ud GLASS MERCHANTS, Im posters of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, •2m •pentlne, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Lew. Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crow "n, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Fraia c and Tapestr;. Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glaset *, Glazed as^ Doors, &c. GJaA i cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, "V 5 "vndham street. I. Sole Contractor to th c City.Council for tho Emptying of JEarth- Closets, Pi "ivy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tead punctually to all requests regarding the above. Peracms desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same '3one by leaving a notice either verbal or written with fche Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Qneen-fltreet TJO3JES ! BONEB! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and vi No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. gQPPET. JQ" ' O 'JP I C E; TO FABMEES, WOOL GJROWEES, ETC. The undersigned, Woolstaplers and Brokers, are BUYERS of WOOL, SKINB, and HIDES, at the highest market price. They are also prepared to Purchase, Olass, Press, Ship, and Value Wools, for I shipment. ™ JOSEPH OSBORNE * CO., Combes and Daldy's New Warehouse, ' Custom-house-street. LOOK OUT for the richest treasure of tae COAL SCUTTLE—reaI black diamonds. The undersigned informs bis friends and the public tie has opened a Firewood and Coal Yard at the corner of Wyndham and Hobson-etreets, where he will supply a blazing article at an extremely low jßgure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN GRACE. -TIT" ST U B'B'IfETG HAS A LARGE STOCK OT PIANOS . <WT HAND BY VARIOUS MAKERS. To be seen at his Residence, GRANT LODGE, PARNELL, Opposite J. W. Robinson's, Chemist. jy ELI A BIE INDEMNITY Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-liollders in the NATIONAL INSUEANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES, i Characteristic features of the Company. AN DKEW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street. A UCKLAND AND otfEHTJNGA.' .JOL[ COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and P'm' B. GILHAM. TJ B N T I 8 T B V., MR., T. T RAF FORD, BUBGBON DBNTIST, W A X M V 1 » L J> 8: * ; B• * » *. Artifldil Teeth, from One to a Full Ret, in Gold o» Vnlosuallo. CLARKE BB OTHERS' (LATE CROMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOaRAPHIO a Galleries, OTPOsrai Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. fin t-claa* Portraits from O.D.V. to Ltte^Slxe, at Moderate Price*. ~,,



Bmsiness Cards. '.^ .IP-EBD AL E V WATCHMAKER, JEWKLLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Lokbo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERAND JKWELLER. BTO. Oi; OOLOB, fiLA'S E! 4N3D PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATINO 57, QUEEN STREET, Nxxx to Bank or Nbw Zeal J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In 'OH, White Lead, Tusps Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cablne* makers Varnishes, Calico Serin. Clock and Compaii Wanting Btwriya *0.. An. tf i s h ja E. & a~~o •*-■ Wholesale, Shipping, aptl family Butchei Queen Bfcreot. comer of Durham street, AncJr land. Poultry o* al! kinds dreaded to order. Prim< Smoked Tongues, Home-eared Bacon. Corned Bee: on sale In large' quantities. 3ST.B.—-Dealers in Game Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colonj npon receipt of order. Families waited on In towi or gatmrba. HP HE Misses Tetjtenberg beg -»L most respectfully to inform parents and tbt public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Gnepure .Embroidery, 'Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Broochos, Bracelets, Ac—Residence: Top of Grey treet. 06, east side. |l E LATE PIEt C. WOODWARD. Baker, begs to inform his friends and Ihe public that his business will be carried on in the first Stall on the right-hand side in the Market, until erection of "Few Premisee. Orders may bo left with Mr J. M, French, Grocer, Queen-street. QEICKE T—SEASON 1874^5. A Splendid Assortment of CRICKETING GOODS G. WALLER'S, . 98, QUEEN-BTKEET, AUCKLAND. The Trade supplied. Orders from Country Clubs attended to with despatch. QOMET KEBOBINE Oil For Sals, One Thousand Cases'at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRE, Fort-street: Or, SAMUEL C'CHRANE & SON. EASY, CBEAP, AND TRUE Till! TONIC SOL-FA METHOD OF LEARNING TO SING. The fourth of thece popular olasees on the above method will be commenced by Mr Charles Blomfleld, in the Ed" ardes-street Pchool-room on THURSDAY Evening, October 29th, at half-past seven o'clock. This method being bancd on the true principles of the science of Music, while it avoids nil complications and useless terminology, is so easy that nothing but physicial incapacity can prevent any one learning to sing a tune at sight in the six months. Subscription for the twenty-six lessons—Gontlemen^ 10s; Ladies, 6s: Children, ss. Music included. WH. SKINNER • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lank, AND FORT-STBBBT. Shop Fronts, Offico Fittings, and ail branches of the building trade executed. PAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BTJTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call and See Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials. Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain ani ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade la to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, picture frame makers, 4a, 28, and 80, Victoria-street, T OH N W A R D, QUEEN-STREET,^ Next the " Pantheon," aud opposite Dickeys', Ironmongers, HOUSE * MARINE PAINTER, DECORATOR, Ac, In announcing to the residents of Auckland, and the Master Mariners trading to the City of Auckland, his REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES., Begs to tender his sincere thanks for their favours, before and after the disastrous fire, which forced him to take temporary refuge in the premises in Elliott street. J. W. has much pleasure in assuring his f riendis and . customers that with JA NEW AND LARGE STOCK, And the assistance of skilful and steady workmen, he is prepared to execute orders with the promptitude and finished style which has hitherto given his patrons perfect satisfaction. , . ' i-1 ' ' Estimates given, Jobs Tendered, for,"1 and' work started without any delay—House, Ship, Steamer, or vessels of any. description. • . • J, WABD., Queen-street. VBRLAND MAIL PARCEL OFFICE, and /\, GLOBE PARCEL EXPRESS Olf LONDON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, ; Jttn., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AGENT. TtTETEES BROTHERS &~~GO., ' MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, • ...' I "'' LITOHF JCLD-BTRBET, OHBISTC H V X C H. ORTLAND CEMENT. 200 casks White's and [other brands;. ■. . ... ' "Z3K$ KEANE & JENKINSON, V I O T O R I A -P1&8..H,* T^Wlsat% *'.. .' .. j :'"' J, '■'* ■'; ,'■ , . [■-,:', ni: it) i-.i '--;--'-



Kerosene. > i 3 DEVOE'S BEILLIANT 01 v * Is now universally recognized as the best Bute ing Oil ' which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers lor the Brilliancy < 1 its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro . perty against all chance -of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKVOE'S BKILLIANT OIL, and take no , other. DIPLOMA, of MERIT received from the . Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to ' those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a . stronger light than g&s, while much leas fatiguing to the eyes. ' r ) > ) I i To GEOOEES & DEALEKS. o m : M < M ° D " O o& O fa I P *fl g^ rt h H I H' M i n W OQ O rt Ho Z, hI-° i ' « JZJ »3 M 8 1^ o ft a ■: •■■--4- < I w O Q « ■ t, - rf h .: o-i ■» ! B » r ■^J- •„■'•„ . ■ '■''■ r . " .' ■ j' f !|f.l|lj!^:!



ON 8; A L E— Sheathing and Roofing Felt Fine Quah'ty Teas. T, H. HALL & CO. TgjX PEINCE ALFSED, HARRIET ARMITAGE, AND EAST LOTHIAN: 1074 bags Finest Quality Household Flour 365 sacks „ Bakers Flour 66 „ Oatmeal 20 „ Pearl Barley 68 cases Canterbury Cheese 22 „ Bacon, Hams, and Roll Bacon, T. H. HALL & CO. QEDEES BECEITED tok AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS," WYNDHAM-STJREET. JAMES B. FEAIOIS, IMPOUTKB OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EAUTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and tb. c public that he is now established in cue of those now buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET. (Opposite His Late Presiises), where he is openicg the following Shipments of Goods :— Ex FERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock lngham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOKD: White and Gold and Bluefigured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALAKDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishes Caraffe »nd Cups, Plain and Cut Nobblei Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans, Lip Bowla, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons, Jelly Cans, *c. TO FOLLOW BY THE HYDASPKS : Lined Dinner Warei aud Baker Dishes, with division (something new). SEVENTY PIANOS and "FORTY HARMONIUMS, to be sold at greatly reduced prices FOR CASH, in consequence of being over stocked an* large shipments on the way. These instruments lire the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in New Zealand. Harmoniums, from L 9 103 to L 12 9; Pianos, L 35 to LlfiO. £-ir Harmoniums and Pianos QW HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, nine, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months—tho hire deducted from price of instrument. HOFFMAN & SON'S ACADEMY OP MUSIC, SHOBTLAKD-BteKET. ' Instruments ofall kinds tunel and repaired. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TONS. Our COAL Is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. ■ Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. CJA&DLEBY AND HABOT3S The undersigned has received ex JubUee. Wave Queen, Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals, Bplendid 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 andCantte Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Kno« Caps, Brushes,, and Ellimak's Rotat. Embbooa: oation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bridles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whip! Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrupi Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Sho» Clothes Brushes ' ; Xhongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and „._,_ .IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CAM HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lo-wbst Cash Pbiobs. ; Second-hand Harness for Sale. ■■ «- ■ • Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand ox Made to Order. TO ARRIVE PER JAMES WISHART, Baddies, Whips, Elliman's Embrocation, Nosebag*, T wigg's '' Favourite " and Clark's Improved Clipping Machines, Ac. W. & JONES SADDLER, HARNESS SMAKER, & IMPORTER 154, QUEEN-STREET. JJ V O T I ~C~~E. W. HOUGH, late of the Waikato, and formerly of Grahamstown, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public in general that he has taken over Mr J. Ogilvie's,business, at the corner of Drako and Grahame-streets, and trusts by strict attention to business and keeping a good article at the Lowest Current Rates to be able to merit a large share of the patronage so liberally beetowed on his predecessor. WANTED WEEKLY. 100 DOZEN FRESH EGGS. . : ; WM. HOUGH. , iWith reference to the above I have every, confi dence jin recommending Mr HOUGH to my late customers and the public generally, and trust they will extend the same patronage to him which they i favoured me with for so many years. j JOHN OGILVIE. S October 1,1874. PI AN O ¥ .0R TEB AN D I ' HARMONIUMS. ■ ? Pianoforte TtrNßiK js!i<« "SJS? S& H.R.H. the ; Duke by Appointment *|s|»^^^ of Edinboegh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON i Have tti Stock-Instruments, by Broadwood, Erard, ! Hopkinsoh, Allison and' Sons, .Kirhman, Chappe I Bard, &<s , &c. . . i The public have thus.an, opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instraments are plainly ■ marked at,the lowest remunerative, rates. ' Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most . proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H. O. BROWN, ! who has just returned from England, where he has - ained his experience in the Factories of Messrs roadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons.' The newest, musical publication in stock.



Boots and Shoes. OEEAT FIBE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION . 1 BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being, able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of the great risk—besides notice has been .. ... given to take the buildings down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK or BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENOEMOUSLY LOW PEICEB! IS" As the STOCK has to be cleared out in a few ] weeks the public may rely upon getting BARGAINS "i at this GREAT SALS. A few quotations as follows, FOR CASH ON LV! Child's Coloured Boots, Is 3d per pair Maids' Kidßoots, No 2, from 2s 6d per pair Maids' Kid" Boots, No 1, from 5s per pair Girls' Kid Boots, No 9, 6s; reduced to 4s per pair Girls' Kid Boots, Noslotol3,6s6d; reduced to 4s 6d per pair Ladies' Patent Slippers, 5, 6, and 7, ss; reduced to 2s 6d per pair Ladies' Morocco Slippers, 6s ; reduced to 4s per pair Ladies' Felt Braided Slippers, ss; reduced to 4s per pair Girls" White Boots, high heels, 10 to 2, 4s 6d per pair. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. . ... ■ ■ ' ' 1/ "O O O T S! BOOTS! O. BEOGKES Has a LARGE STOCK of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE • BOOTS AND SHOES Which he is prepared to sell at the following LOW PRICES :— B. d. Men's Strong Watertights 110 „ Bluchers, own mako .. .. 8 6 „ Elastic Sides 9 6 „ Balmorals 10 6 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. .. .. -6 0 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 in enabled to sell cheaper than any other house in town. O. BEOOKES, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, W.EL LESLEY STReE ET. TMP .0 R.T AN T NOTIO E.; ~~ BOOTS! BOOTS 1 , . TO BB SOLD K.EGAKDLESS OF COST, AS THE STOCK 3!UST BE CLEARED OUT. POSITIVELY LAST PEW WEEKS. SUPERIOR LADIES' BOOTS AT ANY PRICE. s.d. Men's Elastic Sides, own make, pegged .. 12 6 Men's Watertights „ „ .. .. 11 9 Men's Bluchers „ „ .. .. 8 9 Men's Balmorals ~ „ .. .. 12 6 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. .. ..5 0 Ladies' Kid „-;....: .. 6 6 Ladies' Superior Kid „ ..... .. 6 6 Ladies' Slippers .. .. 2 0 Children's Seamless Elastic Sides .<,•>•' j .>, 2 0 jtaT The Stock will bo sold for cash oni.T at these prices. A chance the publio will seldom meet with..'. One purchaser will be sufficient to show that the sale is genuine. . : , : '..•■■ GARRETT BROTHERS, DUBLIN H 6 U S E, WAKEFIELD-STI'.EET, AUCKLAND. A H. D I ETI ELM, Begs to intimate that he has opened A LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT -OS1 ■ SWISS AND FRENCH MUSLINS, ; JACONETS, GRENADINES, AITS LINONS, Likewise SWISS EDGINGS, INSERTIONS, and _ „■ TBIMMINGS. YiOOil'l' ' UH SHORTLAND-STREET. j, P F B L I S H E D, ;THE COMING CRISIS: , A, S X E,T C H ! i -£ . 'OF THE IN A NCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION OF NEW ZEALAND, With the causes and probable results of that .... ; . condition, by ; ' ■ ■•■: '• W^ :,,,;L, - rR E B. JSf. "^' " Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand, Bairister-at-Law. l> PRICE—-ONE SHILLING. s i To be had of all the Booksellers; I -; Money. MONEY~TO~LEND, in large and t small sums, ■» low rates of interest.—Apph 2i.10^E31 MEYER -^licttor," 28, SKortlaria^tf^t MOJNET.to-1, od, fc large or smai sums, at s very o rate' of interest.—Apply ti MjLaishley. Solicitor, a :'»trget. .._ „; • * ;. pN^;.^o.vLEND''<m'first^i t* freehold swort.jj^1 st'lo^-tateiiof'intwroßi.-y O.t«nir«,-*hortlsnift:««if«»"•,'•'■ '-1 - ~.; ; '■' ■. r-;



Grocerit^' ■ pETHES "EEDUCTIONS. GENUINE SALE'" FOR TWENTLCNB DAST S. As our Temporary StoremusTbe BEHOVEDtomaka room for our NEW BUILDINGS, ' ; We shall clear out our LARGE STOCK of FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES ■ At a small advance upon WHOLESALE PBIOES, Comprising _ _ . „ NEW SEASON'S TEAS SPLENDID SUGARS, Direct from the Refiners. All should see our sample of genuine Goods at} following prices :— • ~'..' ■"' Java Rice, 2Jd lb; Statch, white, 4d lb^ Oatmeal, fresh, 3J lb ; ftibulds, Auckland, 6jd lb Sugar, good, 4d lb-; Tomato Sauce, 6d bottle Sugar, light, 4Jd lb; Sardines, quarters, 6d Sugar white, Sdlb ; Sardines, halves, lid Sugar, first-class, 5Jd ; Sperms, light weight. 9d IB Jams, Victoria, 7d tin; Pickles, Whybrow's. 9d bottle Plaid Vestas, 7d per dozen ; Salad Oil. 7d bottlej Good Strong Black Tea, only Is 6d lb , PURE CHINA TEAS. TEAS FOE THE lILIiI OgN| FRENCH'S & CO.'S : PURE CHOICE TEAS, in Jib and lib Packets, being carefully selected, arid many Kare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour they are acknowledged to possess quality of the highest order. Prices :—2s, 2s 6d, 2s Bd. 3s, and Ss 6d per lb. Discount on 61b Parcels. BACON AND CHEESE AT PRICES THAT WILIi COMMAND A CLEARANCE. GOOD POTTED BUTTER, from Is per . PRIME CANTERBDfRJf BACON AND CHEESE, CHOICE POTTED BUTTER, '.- VR O M TH E BB S T DA IB IB S« ■ POTATOES, aiAIZE, BRAN, SHARPS* ;:,. b FIOFS AT MILL PBTCE'S. SPERM CANDLES, lid lb by the 251b Box. Allowance on entire Packages. A REALLY FINE TEA, Is lOd by the half-chei"' Please note our Address:— EEESCI & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, . PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, q ,252, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the New Market, Atjcklaitd. Branch Stores:—Pollen-street, Shortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. FIJI! GKBEAT B EITAIN [AND IRELAND ! The unfurling 'of the Flag of England at Levuka will give an impetus to the traffic now fengaged in withthat Infant Crown Colony. Already Fijian Sugar, a credit to British enterprise and Native labour, la being retailed at 4jd by J. BLAIR, 223. Queen street, equal to West Indian of same class.. FLOUR IE - which constitutes the great Bread struggle of. life, BLAIR is happy to say is a £1 a ton' cheaper This benefit he allows each purchaser. FRESH BUTTER, the leading luxury—nay, necessity ofevery", table, he guarantees to supply of best description. Present price, Is 6d, maybe 3d cheaper,any day.- And if to aid and strengthen,*!* Goldie's praiseworthy" regimen, " cleanliness " (cleanliness everywhere),'' the Soap manufacturers have reduced their prices'.; soil BLAIR, ever anxious almost electrically to. com-■> muhicate when a penny can be saved on your Grocer's Wlls, announces GOOD trSEFITL SOAP »t a , price almost beneath consideration, namely Cd per bar. His TEAS are the same high class that have j secured for him the confidence of so many families • in town and ccuntty. Every attention devoted to . the purchasing, and it is an admitted fact in Japan and China that " the older the tree the better tho : Tea," The- shrubs which supply the Nobles of-- Japan and the Court of China with this favourite I beverage (Fine Tea) are. said in many instances to be 500 years old, and its from such valuable plants as ••■ these comes Blair's Splendid Ss Tea. Goods delivered. Bacon. Cheese, and Hams are a little deairer ; quality such as will speak' for itself. San Francisco Apples, with Pine Apple flavour, selling. cheap. .. r [ J. BLAIE, WHO L E SA L E AN D RET AI, L . '.', I TEA DEALER AND GROCER, V 223, QTTEEN-STRERT, - ' t : Opposite Basnett's, Pobk Btttoher. Drapery. pm mH E PAN THE O N , IS THE ONLY CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT IN AUCKLAND Where yon can be measured at STOCK PEICEB. ; We call especial attention to our PA GET AND MOE.NING 0OA0?S Made to measure from 86s to 45*. OTJB TWEED TEOWSEES , ;• Made to measure and properly shrunk, from ■215t02756d.. •A. ! WBLLfSELBOTED S"T 00 X Off * GENERAL OUTFITTING, AT LOWEST P BICES. FORD, P 0 TTEB, V CO. THE PANTHEON, OPPOSITE CITY HALL, QUEEN-STEEBT, ' AtTOKIiAND.' TM c MA STB B, • ' • WELLESLET-STREET, Is now Clearing-out the Balance of his Stock of . DR * PEEY and CLOTHING at Enormous Reductionr for ashort timeonly, as he is desirous of opening hit premises, Q.ueen-atreet, with an entirely New Stock. T. MoMASTER, .„ .' ■ ■ WELL ESL E T 8T E BIT. I I'"" -' :" U' '. " . ; r "^JP "■: I .- M' J. "B '"" iL B, I ~: 250^000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, / : ; I At the Yar*^ Britomart Bead. ? . I. Vessels.loaded with despatch.; *l«o, at tb* Steua ;.. B»WBfiUl,jWh*ngapou». ■■;•;,■ .-•' '-„-.''■■.■: v.:;';.■' '•:/.*$