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• ' Sewing IvTacMnes. V |- : , . TAYLOR'S PATENT LOOK STITCH SEWING MACHINES ; f Are, with confidence, recommended to the public . j -not only as containing Important IMPROVEMENTS, * but also as being constructed throughout in the most , substantial manner possible. '; They make: the Lock-stitch by means" of a shuttle | working in an Frin-xic Direction in such a position ' ; that it is readily sect ssible, ard where its action can I be easily, seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to be the most beautifuland noiseless Shutt'e movement I ever invented. -■" • i These MacHfnes have obtained distinction at all the i mors recent competition?; and have been awarded II ' FIVE PEIZK MEDALS. Agest :— T. PEACOCK, \i OPTICIAN, ! Queen btrekt, nmk tht. Ba^k or New Zealand SE W INS MA 0 IT. IN E S MADE BY THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding [ their defects) with some recent special ikpeove , ments, which no other Machine possesses. I Every make of Machine, however far'removed from ; excellence, professes to be'better than any other. i I The tusk of Eelrcting a Sewing Machine is therefore ■| rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has 1 no knowledge of machines, and has no other guide | than the representation of various dealers 1 Many peop c convinced of the advantage to be |* derived from using a Machine for needlework do not ' j yet possess one because among so many they are I unable to satisfy themselves as to which rr.ake i 3 the * I best. As a practical man and an Engiiieer allow mo I to point out some of the advantage's of these i Machines. Thrv will do all that tiny other Machine [j will, and do it bdtey, including Hemming, Quilting, * Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &C, j &c , with a perfect stitch alike on both sides. I They are fitted with an improved break, which || prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so El entangling and breaking the thread. They make less I noteo than most Machines, and is the nearest possible i approach to noiseless. They are very simple, and will run for years without costing a shilling for i ; repairs: Every Machine is Warranted. Machines let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards | the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in cx i change. Repairs properly done. Needles for various , | Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. >: G. W. HESL C?, ENGINEER, ', Tin. Fttttno Shop. Vulcan Laito. .*■ j THE " SINGTIV "TRIUMPHANT. I rfIHE following abstract is taken | JL from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne "J Journal of Commerce, showUg the import value of ! Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he :'',: year 1872 from the two leading Sewing Machine i Manufacturers in the world. The Machines impotted t from maker 3of less note are not taken into con i federation :—Stanford and Co., Agents for the : ! " Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 ca*;es, value £21,9.i0 ; Bono and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and **, Wilson Company, K'ti'i cise-:, value £BP.*IC ; showing difference in favor of the "itingcitV Machine of 3054 cases, value £.Is. 3< 0 'ibis txirJOrdinary success of ' the "Sir-ORn ' lias been i^r-inly aohiere'l by the Corcipiiriy's "Nnv FAMn.v" Machine, which is /': universally acknowledged to he tlie most simfle to earn, the- easiest t" work, unequal-fed for strength and A beauty of stitch, *nd &c most complete and perfect in m.!cliar;ism and accessories for every variety of Domestic Sewing and Embroidcrv. IJKV/ARK OF IMITATIONS of the "SINGKft" MACiIINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent. Miortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. ; . — Boots and Shoes- For the corns that lack assistance, '(■} -.inst bad roads to make resistance, ,; And for tliose who v/alk a distance, Come and f.ee what we can do. \ QTAE COLOiXIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. E E M U S I Having taken. > the premises next to Blair akd 3 LiMBKUT, and near the entrance of the Market Hall, _ j begrt to intimate to hi.sJfriends and the public that he . will open TQ-MOKEOW (Sauturday), 20th inst-int, j with an entire New Kt?ck of Colonial-made Boots j I and Shoes, consisting, of — I Men's Strong' Watertight, Bluchers, Lace fioots, Balmorals, |i . Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &c Women's Leather Elastic Sides, '* ||. Laco Boots, and Balmorals. lij Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. || A Choice Selection of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &o. II; KST Note the Address : — '. d S: H E M US, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. i B. CBOCKER, II VICTOEIA STREET ,(NEAE HOBSON J3TREET),;, ; I BOOTMAKEE^.o * rITN returning thanks''for the very 11 J- liberal support accorded hirh in the past, begs to f! say that ,ho is Mill prepared to isiipply a really i-j suporior article1 ?in any style of finish _at a very 1 reasonable "price. I] November 7, 1373. II : /..* *~.; ■ y ■ ; '' I B O' O T S! B O O. T S! SI 1 ■' SELLING O k FEr r'jjn BR O OK ;E s I Begs to inform his numerous customers and the i \ ■ public generally that oil account of extensive I whio.i ho is about making he Mill Sell, - ■ <■ ■ < , ; F.OR ONE~ MONTH ONLY,' HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS.i II *- ... AND SHOES -'; ■■: ..*■*.• tnA) II AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEtfY COMPETITION. 11 yCall Early and Secure your Bargains at the !' ■ j| BL U E 800 T, |p56, QUEEN-STREET) . (Opposite the Market Hat.i,), ■; 0. BROOKES,; .: .PROPRIETOR. Oabinetmaking. Hrn & H. .0 O O X E 11 J_ « ' I CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTEIIEE.S, !14s, -queen street,. | Hate on Sale at Vert Low Pricss S.I Iron Bedsteads Walnut ChefFonniers 5 Toilet Glasses Mahogany Too Tables I Chimney Glasses, Gilt ' Walnut Suites I Perambulators, fcuperior Cedar i- Mahogany Suites | {.j. 3ilusic stools Feather Beds I] Walnut Card Tables . Feather.Bokters & iPilluws II AViilnut Canterburys Toiletware j I Walnut Whatnots Matting* A: Door. Mats j[ Walnut Wotktables Flax; Fibre, & Flock Mat. j Walnut Centre Tables ■ ti esses . , - !i \ Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattrssses ] Ofliee and PI nil Tables Straw Palliasses ,:■*. i Venetian Blinds Kitcheu Furniture y Me-t^f.s, •'i.e., &C* ; I Parlour and Dining-room Suites (C Chairs, 2 Pasy II Chair., and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth, <Sc. from Ll2 fi Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, J! Hep, <irc,fromL]2l?3 I Canc-c-Uiti'-d Chairs., '10s, 455.- 555, and 60s perhalf- I, dozen j ■ American Cane and Wor.d seated Chairs, in variety jj Bockint'Smd'Folding Choirs, I i . *--, . _'.'-: • •...•.



Drapery. X GO g" 1 •• < A , '■< 5 ~: S ' fi °§ 1 %■■ O p, < en H «a \h Z' •? \A k £ S3 H ■'9 H fa k3 g , fe; (8j H <i •* td 3 3 h -a' i> W < f=t b. t> > - . rt I 03 S- 2 2 a a H Al Q < Ar «• - "3 $ 3 s mA g S 0 !R m < «2 ;: S _^ Li. O M »5 J h pi a • & i__j M -> H O§ . j o ! TIT ILL IA U EYRE ENNISKILLEN HOUSE ( VlCTOfi I K-HTKBm 1), AND AT 1H B MARKET, Will Sell tl;e following UOODS cheap, having been bought. Ht auction a liargain .— 26 pieces Uoyle'sFastrCOlored lrints,r7!.d per yard 1000 Horrock's 3-a-inch 8., .7Ad per yard ~ 50 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 30 dozen Gossamer Fall*, from Is Cd to 23 each 20 „ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s 6d per p.ur 10 ~ Double Busk Corsets, 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Largelot Bo> s' Straw Hat-, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 8s per pair Gents' White Leather nippers, is Cd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is 6d per pair 80-lneh M igun t-hcet ng, at 2s per yard Gt-nt,«' Canvas F.lastic Luots, i's per pair ladies' Colored Cashmere B*.ots, ss6d per'pair 50 pair Gents Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. '' I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first prize in th city—for sale, W . E V R E. . Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .. .. .... .. £750,000. npHE South British is a thoroughly J»- local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Bisks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. SCOTTISH COMMESCIAL ]N X) ■ SUEANCE COMPANY. FIEE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .; ONE MILLION STERLIN ; AGENTS : PEEECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan i " H. W. HEATH, • • - Sub-Agent. STiNDAED EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OFNEW ZEALAND. ~.;■■., , * . Head Office .. Dunedin. This Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Fire and Marine risk at lowest current rates. G. W. BINNEY, ■ Agent for the Province of Auckland.* VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN j SURANCECOMPANY. 'pHE Undersigned having been Ke-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Bates o Premium, Bisks 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 of the Company are now at 8, Queen trcet. *.j.'. ' " 1* V: : :• HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, ." J Apents. AUSTBALIAK MUTUAL PRO- W|)ENT SOCIETY. . FOE MUTUAL LIFEASSDRANOE,. ETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: . ■ Head Office: WeU'ington. . '-. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. ' acoujiulatjbd^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 GILFILIrAN. [ Medical Referee— 5 KENDEfiDINIi, '



Hotels. JJ-EW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ] WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER op symonds street & karangahape road Private Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— i j Martell's and Hcnnessv's Pale Brandy, 4*: per bottle small, 2s " " i Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4; per bottle; small, 2s Greenless aud Colville's Campbelton Whisky, .4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s j Dunville's WhisVy, 4s per bottle': small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Od (proof) per bottle ; small bottle. 2s Rum., 3s per bottle ; sniall bottle, is 6d , Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) p-sr bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port' Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port « ir.e. 5s ; small, 2s O'd English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. j Ik Case—Genuine Brands. • Hennessv's, MarteU's, snd Kines' lirandy, 5s Od pc j bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Od per bottle I Geneva, JDKZ (small), 8s per bottle ( Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 6s Od per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's. Sarsaparilla, -5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Gd to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London aud Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up families and picnic parties. SAMUEL EVIN S0 N : PROPR I E T O R T AT E T TII ST L E H. OTT L, -U QUf. E N STREET. P. DAR B V Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and th public that ho has RES U. MED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Qviccn street, having obtp. neil permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF c'RICES. Per Bottle. h. a. Superior Adelaide Wino 0 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. .. 4 o Marlsll's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. ..4 0 Greenlces and CoMUe's Whisky 3 6 Cartipbelton Whisky.. .. .. .. ..3 0 Dunville's Whisky .. .. .. .. .. 3 £ West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. 3 6 Superior Shorn 1 4 6 Old Port V/ina .. .. .. .. .. 4 ( Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 5 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE GENUINE Buands. Per bottk H. V Hennessy's Br;»»dy ..5 0 Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, J OICZ, large C Geneva, JDKZ, small SO Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum 6 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 ~6 0 Champagne No. 2, pints .. 30 Champagne, Jacquoson's .. .. .. ..6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pinta 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very be3t brands .. .. 3 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla .. .. .. .. t 0 English Ginger Wine 3 0 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 the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash OCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAL OCCIDENTAL.' T tJ X GF It i S TOREE? JLJ (PATENT BEING APPLIED 10R). NO MORE NEED OF DOCIORS. The following Medicines will be dispensed for the benefit of the public: time fok dose*. : . Ear-openers, Sam Reviver, 6am P —Head Reducer (certainty), 6.301 am Renovator, 7am . <. > Appetizer, 8 am Digester, 9am P—StufTers and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers, 12 Spooneys, 12.20pm P—Special Tea, Ipm Lightning Dews, 2pm Retirers, .3 p m Roarer's Double, 4pm Sitter-up, spm Invigorator, 6 p rri j P—Throat Clearers, 7 pm Hunky Ticklers 8 p m Sociables,.9 pm : * National Consolers (a la Dunedin), 10 p m Night Caps, 11 p m Dick and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m P—Boston Floats, free. : . ». ; . N.B.- -The items markod P arc entirely for the use of the Permissive Public, none others noed apply at the hours set opposite. Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. ; . -* ' . Two Prizes. j « : {EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. ROYAL GEORGE. HOTEL,- NEWMARKET. . -.; .TJ S. EOACIIE, Proprietor -«-*Mato of the Blue Post Dinino Rooms), begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has succeeded in securing'the above premises, arid having at very great expense thoroughly Fitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. R. S. ROAOHE, Proprietor. Notices. .; NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH SHORE, THE Undersigned begs to announce to the residents of the North Shore and sur rounding 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-known character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a first-class article wiU-bb supplied, and bees to solicit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. .. 1 - ■ * F. H. HAMMOND, • • - Victoria Butchery, North Shore. ME PAULDEE, Sole Contractor to . the City.Council; for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, i'rivy Boxes, Cesspits, "sec., is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to^ - either 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." NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, • HARNESS, Ere. T /WISEMAN has added to his AJ • Stock, ex late arrivals, a'Large and Varied ...Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c, &c, and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Oeders by Post Promptly ATTENDED TO, 1 Queen street, Auckland.



Notices. N O T I 0 E. j MR, MATHIESON, . WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, FN returning thanks for past favors, bogs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he has Disposed of the whole* of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Watebs, Confectioner, Queen street, where the Business wiU be continued on and after THURSDAY, Gth November, IS7S ! O E A; BATHING I SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. I This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers Is now ! Open for the St-ason. j The Bath being excavated in the Soli i Rock secures ! a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole I engthand breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe' : to the most nervous us well as to the bold swimmer. I From 10 tiU 12 each day (except Sundays) for ; Ladies only. I Terms : For a Single Bath, Sd, to be paid on ■ entrance. Ticket for one year, LL Is ;do for Child i ren, 10s t'd. I For 1 ickets apply to "lIBNRY KRESING, Jun., St. Mungo Passage. Shortland ftieet. TO FARMERS', SETTLERS, BUTCHEES . AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Taßow, Wool' &c.,B&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET Opposite Post-office), Auckland. TBE undersigned are Cash Pur- CUAKEBS of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW,-ic, <fee, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. I R ELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS A n'fl ** T i v ti BALjOLEiiY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received ci Ferndale, City of Auckland, and late arrivals. Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Billing Saddles (for Butchers' use; with Brass Head and Cantle Plate. 0, Lad fax' and Gents' Hunting Crop', Ssddle, Harness, and Polishing Conir.os, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes,*, and Eu.iMA.N'a .Royal Embroca c.-TTok fisr norses and Cattle S:ifl(lles, Brides (Ladies' and Cents') Unntinj;, Buggy, Gig, .-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mace, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke; Water, Body, Compo, Shoe'and Clothes Brushes Thongs, I.f-tjgings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAIVIEP, All of which will be sold at tho Lowkmt Cash Piuckb. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Colonial-made lfanjrss always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale MORE TO ARRIVE PERFERNDALE AND GLENHONTLY. W. S. JONES, SAnOLF.It. HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER 1 54, Q U E E N S T R E ET. SADDLE R Y. rjp!.E Undersigned is tlie Cheapest JL Bouse in Auckland for purchasers tf eveiy description of Suddl-iy, wholesale and retail. Countiy storckeepeis supplied. L. FORSTER & SON (Next Union Bunk), QUEES-STKEET AUCKLAND, AfcD AT MeLBOXJMKE. ALLEN'S LUNG "BALSAM TnE IIIMEDY I'OB CUBING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afllictcd with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes give relief; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afilicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial? They will be pleased with the result, and confess that THE SURE REMEDY IS FOUND AT LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is. is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were soon made known at home; and very soon its name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly every Drug Store in the United States, —North. East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher with the people.- It it well-known on the Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received for it; and throughout Canada.it is wcR and favorably known, and sold everywhere. Read what Capt. Foster writes. Port Bubwjell, March 23. Messrs Peret DAvis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you of the benefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. Having being troubled with a Cough forseveralyears past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used-it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt; Fostsr is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 18*30. Messrs J. N. Harris & OoAa. Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'.* LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles sunt me in March iast*, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it gives , them satisfaction : and I recommend it in preference 'to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please send nje six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—l am, .yours, &c, THOMAS J FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction, . Sold by all pealers in Family Med'ciiies. WHOLESALE AGENTS, . L. X NATHAN & CO., Auckland, N.Z. THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND. MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, |B LI ID- MAX ER & WIR EW O L|K*E R j . j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, ' fcHOBTLAN D STREET, AUOKIj-feND N,Z,



Groceries. OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS,"^ NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. pHBISTMAS EEUITS& SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their. PRICE LIST AS UNDER :- ---s. d. Fine Now Currants, per lb.' 0 6| Finest Eleme Baisins, per lb j .. .. ..07 Raisins, Sultanas, per lb '.. .. ."*.. :!'*•• 0.10 Muscatels line quality, per lb 1~ 0 Table Rice, per lb o*3 Sugars, from ' 0 4£ Salad Oil, per bottle .. ' 0 8 TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, per lb .. .. ..2-0 No 2 Supeiior Tea, per lb .. .. ..2 0 No 3 HichPekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No-1 finest quality, per lb .. .. .. ..SO Our TEAS a-*e selected with great care, and are the finest combinalion of the rarest Black Teas. The quality trives entire satisfaction. HAMS. BA.COV. CHEESE, FLOOR, and GENERAL GBOCERIES of every descrfption sold by us are of the best quaUtv. and at the LOWEST PRICE. FRENCH & C 'P., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S .TEA WAREHOUSF, MARKFT STOEE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND BRANCH STORE* IN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call pnrLicular attention to their NEW SEASON TEAS! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s,Cd Tea will be found of a First-class Qu'ility. Our 3s Ti a unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Siig«r .. .. .. EJd per lb A v«-ry Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 6d ~ Hobart Town Jams Sd per tin A CIIOTCE ASSORTMENT OF CHKIIIMA.S FRUITS To be sold at tlie following very low prices :— s. d. New Patras Currants .. .. .. 0 :>_. per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7" , New Figs, ex Chile .. .. ..10 per box Sultanns, Muscatels, Jordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, *<*-*~ all of which will be sold *t The Lowe- t Prices for Chkistmas Cheer. A constant snpp'y o' Fresh Butter from the Best D;iiri' s. McConnell's Bacon, nam?, Cheese, &c, Ac, always in Stock. Families waikd (n for Orders. Goods delivered. iTST Please Note the Address :- COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, <£* PROVISION DEALERS, WELLINGTO N - S T R E E T (Near Hepburn-street). / AUCKLAND. Money. MONEY to Lend, in large or small sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishlcy, Solicitor, High sheet. "IfyTONEY TO LEND on first-class I_y__L freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R C. D) cr. Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted.... George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. jyTONEY to Lend on Promissory I* *■ Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods ; also, i.1,000 at current rate, on good security.—Apply to Stkwabt & Abplebv, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, West Queen street. 3 Holiday Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, NOBTfi SHOEE. TH E Proprietors of the above Gardens beg most respectfully to inform the residents of North Shore and the public of Auckland generally that the Gardens are now open for the season, and for Picnic Parties they are specially adapted, plenty of shade, pleasant walks, cool arbours, also seats and tables at which from sixty to eighty could be. accommodated at one time. Swings and other amusements for the accommodation of visitors. HEADS OF SCHOOLS LIBERALLY TREATED WITH. TEA and CORDIALS to be had on the place. W. WELLS & SONS, Proprietora. NORTH SHORE NEW YEAR'S SPORTS.' PRIZES. PRIZES. PRIZES. •THE MAZE. THE MAZE. AT THE ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY i GARDENS. AAA. -! "•: . As.; ■ ~> -OiPii. ■■■■alia • THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OP ' THE SEASON. The Band of the Hobson Rifle Company, under per mission from Capt. Burns, will- be on the ground, conducted by Bandmaster McComisli. '^ PROGRAMME : 100 y.rd Maiden Race,'L2 { .200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), LI 10s .200"yards Handicap Race, L 3 10s 100 yard Three-legged Race, Ll 10s. 100 yards Boys' Race (under 12 years), Ll Greasy Pig, prize the Pig 300 yards Hurdle.'Race' (3 feet hurdles), L 3 10s Sack Pace, Ll. >£■'■■„' In each event 6 to start or no race. Entrance money—s per cent on prize. Entrance to the Maze and Ground—Sixpence. NOTE: THE MAZE! THE MAZE!! MAZE!!! A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. WILLOW GROVE. CHRISTMAS HOLID AY S. nnHE' Proprietor of "WILLOW A i GROVE, in thanking the Public for their extremely.liberal patronage, desires to intimate that? Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly opened Gardens adjoining, and that he is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments during the holidays. * I Immense Supply of Fbuit. 1 .Prime Devonshire Cream. . WILftOW GROVE.' * Second Gaidons from Lower Wharf. !;'&; 'alls, on, .. Proprietor. -•;*/.• •■



Kerosene. C AM'EH ON'S DIAMOND' KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaeakteed Nok-explosive. •0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and- perfectly free from Binoke, smell, odour issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. oo<>o For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand." Sole Agent? in Auckland: JOHN ROBERT O N & C 0., DURHAM STREET. rpHE CHEAP HARD WAKE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY ', "' Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing • ■ to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, EORKS, ETG, ETC., EIC, JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT ENIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGPALL & CO.'S " BONE,-HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCK WOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S ' . CELEBRATED SCISSORS. BEIEFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS/ ; AAAa. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. .■THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c... to choose from. EtOWNER'S KEROSINE.' (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PEE HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges" and Register Stoves. Funeral Undertakers. J^T~; iTnr TC""L s~TT y FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. WR. HAY WARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING, * UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, ". I REM 6; Y^E D TO j WYNDHAM STREET, J 1 '(Next Queen-street Corner.) | I Residence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey § ,| _ ~..;.._ -^streets. ( I I* o—p—11 i a—a whim iii'imi b—■— —n n m mil mi. [Established 1842.] I ' T¥T -'J A jM>I E & O M »~▼ ■•• FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &0. § Cemetery Enclosures on Hand 6r Made to Order. I !TnE'TaA»J- Strpi-LiEt) with PtritKisHiNaa. 1 WBv&ESLEY STREET BAST."'I , ';; Pour Doors fvomComei". I



! Groceries. .:■ * ,T':HE WEST END ♦aBOCEET E S TABLISHM EN T, CORNER OF GREY & QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT m GROCBSS & TE A MEECII ANT S, I f* |. '.'>■•■ j -\r.:. ! TEAS. I- COFFEES. : I BLAIR & LAMBERT'S 2s. 6d. TEA thoroughly maintains its high reputation for excellency, combined with economy. *'-.<.. Their Stock of Canterbury Bacon and Cheese is most extensive, and selected with the utmost care, and will be found second to none in the colony. ~. Our Bright Yellow 5u SUGAR is well worth a trial. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY TRADE KEPT THAT CONSTITUTES A - FIRST-CLASS FAMILY TRADE. I "' _ I" i j ' SUGA RS. ' SPICES. A " ' • i"; ;: THE CHEAPEST AND BEST GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE TOWN.



Miscellaneous. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND. OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersi. ne'd are prepared to msfce libra! CASH ADVANr.F.-*-* on WOOL. " FLA X, GUM, &c, consigned to their coirespondents in London or N"ew York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. PAPAKU II A AKNN UA L X R A C E S, \ To he held at Papaltura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1574 PAPAKUR X HANDICAP of 100 soys.. with a Sweep strike of 5 soys. edcli; second horse to receive 30 soys , third 10 soys., from the stakes."Two miles. Nominations, enclosinj? 1 soy., to he made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, receniberl3. Weights to be declared on January 7, It"*. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys , on January 14, at S p m. Balance of fcweep, 3 soys., to be pnid at 1 p.m. on day ofßrce Remainder of programme to be published iri future advertisements. WILLIAM C. BREAK ELL, Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Tapakura, December 3, 1573 r< H R I S T MA S SALE. 2 cases Gid'sKid '. ~ .. 2 6 1 esse Larger .. .. .. .. .. ..30 3 trunks Ladies* House Boots .. .. ..4 0 2 trunks Spanish Leather 5 0 2 trunks Gent's Llaslic Side.' .. .. ..10 0 1 ease Youth's Oxford Shoes .. .. ..4 0 2 cases Gent's Oxford Shoes 0 0 Slippers in Great Variety. ' J. R O U T, High strekt. T 3_. L E N N O X O • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC. [Established ISO*. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FUEEUOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. HOUSE of 4 rooms in Alma Place, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c. Price, LIOO. NELSON-STREET—A really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for l-7s 0d pcr e week. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L4OO. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 9-1-acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price LI.3DP. FARM of ICO acres in-rich grass, 14 miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2.000. BARGAIN.—A Six-roomed House in "White street Piice, LOO. FARM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main road. Price, LIDOO. - HOBSON- STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 50 feet to Hobson street, by a depth of 200 feet. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, L6OO, REMUERA—A beautiful.Site for a villa residence, adjoining the residence of William H*urst,.Esq. The owner would lease the site, which consists of 5 acres, for 7. seven years, with a purchasing clause. PAPaKURA-A good Homestead, with SO acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &-c. Price,'LiOO. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also,'coach-house, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L 310.— F"olio 132 c. ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street Price, LISO. __*_ __ ONEHU NGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop andEx-* tensive Premises,?at present ocbupied by Mr LongleyV' Price, L 450. " FRANKLYN. STREET — AUotment, 7S x 100 Price, Ll6O. FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an exceUent Eight-roomed House upon tho Farm, and 30 acres are in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and five miles from the proposed railway station.- Price, LSOO. ABERCROMBIE-STREET —An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard- Hotel. Price, L 250: ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's resilience. There are 5 acres of rich land ; also "a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 350. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LSO cash. Title, Crown Grant. V Eor FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lknkox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald ' ________j __y_ ■ ' MONEY! MONEY!' MONEY! LENT in Sums from: Is. to £100 on all kinds, of Jeweller.', .Diamonds, ,Plated ware, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. Tho strictest secresy can be relied oh. Fireproof Safes oh the premises or the Security of . .*?• i■.... Valuables. L. H. ■ N.'E U'M E?G'EN, ' PAWNBROKER,' 165,. QUEEN STREET,- - A Opposite Savi n,g s Ran k. . AUOK.IiA.ND*. 1 ' L ''A___—__' ' s_fe_l ®_jii_\ 1 ITiliSfli H wk 4s H^ bßTl^l'Jti^ifm : BLll-^lLhi,. -rt^- &X?A , . ~ 44^C11 ' %*g|Hßi_iiiHEa3iSß^^ SHORTLAND STREET, I . -Nearly Opposite the Post-office. .