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Drapery. Q. RAN *D SH O W o_ AUTUMN |AND WINTER GOODS I_ ROM ''"'", j &RECENT SHIPMENTS. B. a CASS, CHEAP SIDE HOUSE, 222, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK OE COESETS IN THE PROVINCE. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING. CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. ( ' COMPLETEST ASSORTMENT' O HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY IN THE CITY, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. ' EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DRESS MATERIAL. ._ SPLENDfD VARIETjY OF FANCY GOODS AT LOWE|ST PAYING PROFIT. B. CAS S, CHEAPSIDE HOFSE, 226, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER O- W___ES_E_-S_„_E_. f ;■ i' -"••:- . \ ' ' I s gILKS! SILKS! MLKS GLOVES! GLOVES! R. W. DYSON j HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains— beautiful shades 1 case Black Glacds and Gosgralns, from 3s 9d per yard—splendid value cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s Od per pair 1 case Ladles' French Kid Gloves, 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, 3s Od per pair /.REAL LACE COLLARS, Etc., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoini-CI Messrs. Morrin's, Ironmongers. DYSON, Importer rof Millinery' Ribbons, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, ; - Silks, &c. _ . . ..... ■ 180 and 132, Queen-street. DYSON, I. Importer . ■■.-''■ of the Latest Fashions from , . ■ ■- - '-'■■ London and Pari*. I . -"■■•- --i -i . - . ■ J 130 and 132, Queen-rtreet, '■_''... - >"."" ,-,-.. .. " ■ ■-' DYSON, | Importer and [Manufacturer Of Ladies'lUnderclothing and Baby-ware. 150 and_l32,| Jueen-street.



Notices. i OIL, COLOE, GLASS _ND P-APERHANGINGS. j HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, VN__- to Bank ov New Zeal 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 I Glauex Brashes -c, _c. CLARKE BE OTHERS' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices, Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! LENT in Sums from Is. to £100 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware, Clothing, and aP other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be rel'ed o .. Firepiroof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGEN,- PAWNBROKER, 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. AUCKLA-D. SADDLERY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received, e_ Wave Queen, Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, com prising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brans Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Cc mpoj, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knt* .Caps, Brushes,, and -Lliman's Royal Emrrooa. cation for Horses and Cattle. Baddies, Bridles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips S Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrup- Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoo Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. 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 JUBILEE, Saddles, Whips, Elliman'a Embrocation, Nosebags Twigg's "Favourite" and Clark's Improved Clippi.g Machines, &c. W. S. JONES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, * IMPORT*. 15 4, Q U E E N S T R E ET TXf INKS & HALL CABINET-MAKERS.* UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, BILLIARD CLOTH, " AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, r i Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES, THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & H. having.large and convenient workshops manufacture every description of Furniture on th SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CCT TO ANY PLAN, p"' CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. . Agents for the GROVER& BAKER OCBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, Long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now THE CHEAPEST;, The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicit and efficiency, at £5 ss. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Grat Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sen Post free. . ' P . ■'■.-'. ---!-' A . V t TO OLD FRIENDS OE TWENTY YEARS' STANDING N J. RUSSELL'S 'PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, .PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the , above extensive premises, with lofty and weU-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate thorn. Terms for Single Bed-room, 26s per week, or is Od per d»y. For Double -Bed-rooms, as per agreement.' ,<i' AiiC-land, January (J, 1874. t



Miscellaneous. ... ; By Appointment to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSON. JBINEI-QH KOH N, JEWELL E R, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw the attention of the public to his Large 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 the promises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c tiie public to Ms '-• LARGE AND _UPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, ■ AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which aro of tho best known manufactures of ht kome markets. jESTNote tho address — HEIE E ICE X 0 II B, JEWELLS R, QUE EN S _ RE E T. ' ' — . i T3 P. SPENCEE Having taken over the Business lately carried on by MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT, QUEEN-STREET, Grocers and Provision Dkalerh, Solicits a continuance of that support so freely accorded to his predecessors. All Debts due to (lie late Firm to be paid to the abovo. RE-OPEN FRIDAY, 10th INSTANT. TpilE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN T0 W N IS THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Calls the attention of the Public to his WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF COLONIAL AND ENGLISH-MADE GOODS. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS IN GREAT VARIETY. LADIES' AND GENT'S BUCKSKIN SLIPPERS FOR SALE. C. BROOKES, 250, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the New MarketlHall). THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON B',USBY, B-LIJND MAKER* WIRE WORK,ER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, I VENETIAN HOUSE,. SHORTLAND STREET. A TICK LAN N.Z. COBB & CO.'S TELEGRAPHIC LINE OF MAIL COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m., for— s. d. s. d Otahuhu.. .. 2.6 Point Russell .-. 15 0 Papatoetoe .. 4 6 Ngaruawahia .. 30 Papakura .. 6 6 Hamilton . .. 35 "0 Drury- .. '.'. 7 6 Cambridge .. 40 0 Leave Hamilton every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m., for— Ngaruawahia .. 5 0 Papatoetoe .. 30 6 Point Russell .. 20 0 Otahuhii.. .. 32 6 Drury .. .. 27 6 Auckland .. 35 0 Papakura .. 28 6 •' , ' Leaves Hamilton, at 8 a.m., for Alexandra every Tuesday and Saturday ; leaves Alexandra at 12 noon for Hamilton, to meet the Coach for Auckland, every Monday and Friday. Parcels forwarded to all parts of the Waikato, and t must be paid for before leaving the office. We do not 1 hold ourselves responsible for any parcels, value over £5. DAILY TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 6 a.m., and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m., for Otahuhu , Papatoetoe ' Papakura Drury. Leaves Drury every Monday, We<lnes< lay. and Fri day, at 2 p m, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 o'clock p.m., for Papakura, Papatoetoe Otahuhu and Auckland. - - ■- Coach leaves Riverhead for Helensviile every Mon ay and Wednesday, at 1. p.m. ; and leaves Helen vllle for Riverhead every Tuesday and Thursday, at 9 a.m. AMERICAN COACH FACTORY. All description of Conveyances built to order, and repairs neatly executed. Horses shod by experienced workmen. Carriages, Buggies, or ' Saddle Horses can be hired for all parts of the province. Booking Office :—Elliott-street. C G. QUICK, Proprieto H. MOFFLIN. Managerr. *,« ——— ■"" MONET LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at S per cent, in sums of LSOO and Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES,. I Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares ' • , > Bought'and Sold. . \, tl ::y t JJ. .M. L.B Wr.N_.OiX. > .



Drapery. | 18 7 4. FIRST SHOW WINTER GOODS. On and after THIS DAY we will show our FIRST SEASON'S SHIPMENT OF NEW WINTER GOODS! COMPRISING The Latest Fashions, tiie Newest Styles, and the most approved Novelties A the Season, in WALKING COSTUMES TRAIN DRESSES VELVET MANTLES CLOTH - BEAVER JACKETS SILK & SATIN SKIRTS, _c, _c. The Ladies of Auckland Province are respectfully invited to make their selec tions from a direct importation of tho CHOICEST PARISIAN MILLINERY oyer imnorted into this city, aud quite unequalled for THE EXTENT OF TIIE STOCK, THE ELEGA. CE OF DESIGN, and TUB EXQUISITE TASTE EMPLOYED IN ITS MANUFACTURE. We can offer great advantages in the made-up departments, having engaged specially fn' this season some first-class workers from the best manufacturing houses in England. We shall also show a Choice Stock of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW PICK VELVETS NEW BLACK SILKS, NEW RIBBONS, LACES, ETC. Our New Stock of FTJR GOODS wjll be early to hand next morth. V»'e are daily opening up our New Stock of ' MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, which will lie found fully 20 per cent belowjusual prices. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN & WYNDnAM-STREETS. Funeral Undertakers. Jff M c~C U LS X V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. W~™ R. HAYWARD'SJ • , CHEAP BEDDING, \ UPHOLSTERY, ft FUNERAL FURN SHINGj [.WAREHOUSE, \ (REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) 5 Beside nee and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey I ' streets. 8 i—_aa—a——_*m__—u_ici— 'mp—iuu—i—iiiiii«i»iiim ■— —i», Sewing Machines- JZiaZ''"' "NT O T I C E. T. PEA"c 0C X, OPTICIAN, ETC., . WILL SHOi.TLY REMOVE TO HIS OLD SITE IN SHORTLAND STREET, (Opposite t -E Post Offiob). Just Landed, ex Anazi, Norham Castle, Ac., Aneroid Barometers, Binocular, Marine and Opera Classes, Telescopes, Spectacles, in variety, Drawing Instruments, Steam Guages, Water Guage Fittings, Models of Steam Engines, &o , <fee. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. Fresh shipments of these now celebrated and truly excellent Machines just landed. Intending pur chasers are invited to inspect tho Machines and List of References. Temporary Premises— Q-KEN STREET, -KAU TK_ _A_K OB" .Www 7*-T A7CD. ISIDORE ALEXANDER 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1865,) • ■ - BEGS most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its Vicinity that he has opened the above misea as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Largo and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and actory, where all the branches in tho trade are carried on. ■ | | BMIS^L» &| jjyTl \'? A A ;'o %* A. iz&JAm* , SHORTLAND STREET, Nearly Opposite the Post-offioe.



Races. ' "YA A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. MAY 25th (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY) AND MAY 26th, 1874. STEWARDS: , - Mr Thomas Morrin I Mr J. S. Macfarlane Major Walmsley Major George Captain Fraser | Mr Joseph Bennett JUDGE: Judge Beckham. , STARTER: . Mr Robeit Wynyard. CLFTvK OF THE COURSE : Mr Henry Hardington. CLERK 0. THE SCALES _ Mr William Marks. HANDICAPPER: Mr Joseph Bennett. MONDAY, MAY 25, 1874. THE TRIAL STAKES-Of 40 soys, added to a sweepstake of 3 soys each ; entrance, 2 soys ; weight for ase ; for all horses that havo never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to the time of entrance. Distance. 1 \ miles THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES—Of'SO soys. added to sweepstakes o; 10 soys each ; h.ft for 2-year-olcls; colts, Bst )olb ; fillies and geldings, Bst 81b. Nominations. 2 soys ; 3 soys on acceptance on ' general entry day, 18th May. 5 soys at the pott. Closed ; 9 subscribers. Distance, 6 furlongs. AUTUMN lIANDICAP-Of 150 soys, added to-_a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse t'> receive 25 soys from the stakes Entrance, 2 soys Horses to be nominated to the Secretary of the A.R.C. at the Auckland Hote*. by 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 4th of April; weights w.ll be declared on or before the 18th April. Accep tances, enck-ing 5 soys. to be made by 8 p.m. on SaUrday 2nd May, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) on night of general entry. Distance, If miles THE SELLING STAKES-Of 50 soys: entrance, 4 soys ; weight for age : distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold \,y auction immediately after the race, any surplns to go the fund ; winner to be sold for 50 sevs ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ;ifto be sold for 80 ?ovs, allowed 201b ;if to be sold for 20 soys, allowed 301b. HACK RACE-Oflsscvs: entrance, 1 soy j-distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold for 15 soys, immedia tely afterthe race, any suiplus to go to the fund. Pott entry. TUESDAY, 26th MAY, 1874. THE AUTOMN (HANDICAP) STEEPLECHASE- Of 10) boys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse to receive 20 soys out of the slakes ; entrance, 2 soys. • Distance, 3 miles, over a fair hunting country, to be pointed out by the Stewards. Horses to be nominated to the Secretary at tbe Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 4th April; weights will be declared on or before 18th April. Acceptances, enclosing 5 soys, to be made by 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 2nd May, and balance of _weep (5 soys) on night of general entry .._,_. THE ir'T. LEDGER STAKES-Of ICO soys. added to a Bweepstakes of 10 soys each; nominations, 2 soys; 3 soys on acceptance on day of general entry, 18th May, and 5 soys before 10 a m on the day of the race. For 3-year-olds : Colts, fc'st 121b : fillies and geldings, Bst 71b, Closed : 3 subscribers. Distance, 1 mile 0 furlongs 132 THEaiA.CKLAND CUP (HANDICAP)-Of 100 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soy? each, second horse to receive 20 soys out of the stakes ; entrance, 2 soys; handicap to appear by 8 p.m. on the night of the first day's rates ; acceptances, with 10 soys sweep, before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance. 1\ miles. SELLING HURDLE RACE— Of 50 soys; entrance, 4 soys; we'ter weights for age. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplus to go to the fund : winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ;ifto be sold for 30 soys allowed 201b ; if to be sold for 20 soys a'lowcd 30lb. Distance, 1_ miles : over 0 flights of hurdles .... NOVEL HAJJDICAP-Of 80 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 5 soys each ; entrance, 3 soys. Distance lj miles. Winner to be sold for benefit of Bace Fund. ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING RACES To be made to the Secretary, at the Auckland Hotel, before 8 p.m. on MOMDAY, the ISth May, 1874. SUMMER MEETING, 1575. THE DERII-. A Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, b. ft., with 100 soys added. Kor 3-year-olds : Colts, 8stl01b; fillies, Bst 51b, 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance on general entry day, December, 1874, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, one mile and a half. Forfeit to bo declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. AUTUMN MEETING 1875. MF. ST. LEO BUS STAKES. A Sweepsttkes of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. For 3-year-olds : Colts, Bst 101b ; Allies, Bst 71b ; 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance on general entry day for Auturim Meeting, 1874, and 5 soys before 10 am. on the day of the race. Distance, one mile and three-quarters and 132 yds. Forfeit to bo declared and paid to the A.X C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning ot the raco, or the nominator will be liable for tbe woole stake. AUTUMN MEETING, 1875. THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES A Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, h. ft, with 100 soys added. | For 2-year-olds: Colts Sst 101b; fillies, Bst 81b 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accep tance on general entry day for Autumn Meeting, 1875, and 5 spvs beforo 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, 6 furlongs. Fori'eit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stakes. SUMMER MEETING, 1876. THE DERBY, A sweepstake of 10 soys each, h. it., with 100 soys „ added. For 3-year-o'ds : Colts, Sst lOlbs ; fillies, Bst 51bs, 2 soys on romination, 3 soys on accep tance on general entiy day, December, 1875, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Dis tance, 1. miles. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be , liable for the whole stake. AUTUMN MEETING, 1876. THE ST. LEGER STAKES, A Sweepstake of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. For 3-year olds : Colts. Sst 101b ; Allies, Bst 71h ; 2 soys on nomination; 3 soys on accept ance on general dntry day for Autumn Meeting, 1876, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the raco. Distance, 1 mile 6 furlongs 132 yards. For feit to be declared and paid to the A.RC. Secre tary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. SUMMER MEETING, IS7S. MARES' PRODUCE STAKES. Of 10 soys. each, h. ft., 2J ft. only if declared and paid before S p.m. on general entry day, Decem ber, 1876, with 100 soys. added. For 3-year-olds, the produce of mares covered in 1873, and nomi nated as under : Colts. Sst 101b ; fillies, Bst 61b. The winner of the Canterbury Derby, 1577, or Auckland Derby, 1878, to. carry 61b extra; winner of both, 71b extra One mile and a quar ter. The second horse to receive 10 per cent, and the third horse 6 per cent, from the,gross amount of the stakes. Entrance fee, 1 soy to the funds, to oe forwarded with each nomination. The foals to be namod and described to the A.R.C. Secretary before Bp. m. on general entry night', December, 1875. The half forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator wili be liable for the whole stake. N.B.—Observe that nominators of mares in this I race will not be liable to any forfeit unless they also nominate the produce. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. Weights declared—Autumn Handicap, and Autumn Steeplechase, 18th April, 8 p.m. Acceptances—2nd May, 8 p.m. General entries—Monday, 18th May, 8 p.m. N B.—No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hours named. WM. PERCIVAL, Wm __ 9 Secretary pro tern. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA 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. E. GILHAM.



Drapery. ""\ J Q. E A Ni> S H O W OP AUTUMN AND WINTER' 11 DRAPERY, MILLINERY, .. ~ and"' CLOTHING, . • AT A LINABURY & CO.'S I I WHOLESALE AND ReTAI DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, -ND GENERAL OUTEITTERS, CITY HALL* QUEEN STREET. JUST LANDED, 197 CASES AND BALES OF GENERAL DRAPERY MILLINERY, CLOTHING, and FURNISHINGS, PURCHASED DT-ECT FBOM THE MANUFAC TURERS FOR CASH, Which we are enabled to offer at PRICES DEFYING COMPETITION. To enable our Patrons to form an idea of this IMPORTANT SHIPMENT We enumerate, as below, a few LEADING LINES, feeling convinced ttfft the prices must warrant A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. 25 pieces Fancy Cheel. d and Striped Winceys, 4*{d 50 pieces Aberdeen Wincey. 7*d 50 pieces Extra Superfine, Ski 49 pieces "Real Aberdeen, wide widths, is 3d 25 pieces Extra Heavy Aberdeen, Is 6d 60 pieces 4-4 Shepherd and Bob Roy Winceys, Is 25 pieces French Merino, Is 9d 50 pieces French Fxtra Wide. 2s 6d The New t*erge Cloth, in all colors 15 pieces Sultana Cords, in all leading colors, is Plain and Fancy R"l8 30 pieces Fancy Eallerno Lustres, Is 3d Silk and Satin Striped Twills Silk Warp Winceys, Poplinettes, Skirtings Fancy Silk Warps, Is 3d 100 pieces Alpacas, Coburgs, and French Twills, Rea/lrish Poplins, in all the new Shades, only 3s 6d 50 pieces Krench Winceys, for Children s Dresses, BJd 50 pieces Rich Black Silks, to be cleared at cost 2000 yards Plain and Fancy Silks, 23 lid per yard The New Tack Lace 20 pieces Imitation Welsh Flannel, 10|d - 20 pieces Heavy Imitation Welsh Flannel, Is 3d 24 pieces Real Wel«h Flannel, Is 6d 30 pieces, yard wide, Welsh Flannel, Is lid 50 pieces, other makes, from Is Crimean Flannels, Scotch Pladmg 30 pieces Linen Tick, IOW 25 pieces Cotton Tick, 6id ' " , 12 pieces Loom Huckaback, 7£d Horrock's Long Cloth, 4fd 25 pieces Watered Moreen, for Skirts, Is 3d 100 pieces Brown Holland, from OJjd * 8-4 Grey Sheetine, 9_td 50 pieces 72in White Sheeting, Is 4ld 90 dozen Huckaback Towels, 4s Cd per dozen Clark -200 yard Reels, only 2s dozen C cases ladies' and Gent's Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid. SHOW ROOMS. We are now ffering one of the Largest Stocks of FRENCH MILLINERY, Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods, Baby Linen, &c, Ac. JACKETS. 500 Lad'cs* Black Cloth Jackets, richly trimmed, 5s lid. 160 Children's „ „ » 3s oa fioo Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, 7s lid. 263 Girls' and Maids' „ from 4s 6d THE NEW DRESS IMPROVER, THE LATEST NOVELT- OUT. CRINOLINES, Satin Quilted, and Angola Skirts. : - 1 case Infants' Merino Pellesses, richly trimmed j 2 cases Infants' Quilted Silk and Satin Hats, from Is lid 51 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Hats, splendid value, 2s lid 1 case, Ruffles, Collerettes, Linen Sets, and Lace Goods. \ FURNISHING. We wish to direct special attention to our LARGE STOCK OF FLOOR CLOTHS, comprising every width from 1 to 30 feet, fifty different patterns to select from. ! 1 foot Stair Cloth, lOd per yard 2 foot 3 Passage Cloth, from Is 9d per yard 3 feet „ „. „ 2s 6d All other widths from 2s Cd per square yard 10 dozen Handsomely Painted Splashes, 2s 5d each NOW LANDING, 100 pieces Crossley's 4-ply Brussels and Tapestry CARPETS, to be sold at 25 per cent, less than any house in town. 5 bales Hearthrugs, Door and Wdol Mats, Sips Coir, Flax, _c. &c. 50 pier is Coir Mattingsj all widths 5 cases, containing Marsella, Toilet, Alhambra, and the, New German Fringed Counterpanes, from 3s 9d ■ . . : 14 bales White and Coloured Blankets, splendid value, from 7s 6d per pair. - OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Has been thoroughly reorganized, and its former notoriety is now eclipsed by shipments to hand and daily opening up. Men's Black Cloth Sacs, splendid value, from 13s lid Men's Black Cloth Pagets, „ „ 21s lid Men's Fancy Tweed Pagets ~ „ 22s lid Men's Black Cloth Galateas „ „ lCs 6d Men's Black, Blue, and Brown Beaver Galateas, from 15sGd- ; Men's Tweed Galateas, all colours, from 19s lid. NOW OPENING UP, Men's Nelson Tweed Trousers, pure wool, from 12 Ud ~..«. Men's Sydney ~ ~ -. „ ~ 10s Men's Black Cloth Trousers, good value, from 14s lid Men's Black Cloth Vests „ „ 6s lid Men's Fancy Doe and Tweed Trousers, from 7s lid Men's „ (very heavy) „ „ 9s 3d NOW OPENING UP. Men's Heavy Top Coats, from 14s 6d Men's Heavy Pilot Jackets, from 10s lid Men's Heavy Military Sox, from 9d p-sr pah- Men's Heavy Cotton Knitts, 6d per pair Men's Fine Coloured Angola Sox, Lorn lid per pair Men's Black Alpines, new styles, from 3s 3d Men's Cotton Shirts, full size, from Is lid. NOW OPENING UP, Splendid Lines in every description of Boys' and Youths' Clothing, this season's supply being the Largest and Cheapest ever sub mitted by any House in New Zealand. UfLL AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. IST Note the Address :— A. LINABURY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY EL-XL,1] QXJE-JM.S3-JEBI.



Insurance. - iZ _AL^lSri-^ ■ FIRE AND MARINI( a Established 1859. -capital.. .. ~.,,, >r - .. £260i00t PAID-UP CAPITAL .." " _ ..' £lfln 'AA"-, RESERVE^ AND RE-INSURANCE 'T1 FUNDS .« ......... .. £76 -- "* '£17m5T Insurance of every description effected atlo»i current rates, and claims promptly met ™' GEORGE P. PIERCE,. _^ Manage j THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE :~A_TV ! MARINE INSURANCE COMPAtfV™ ; i OF NEW ZEALAND. • I CAPIT_L .. .. '.. --• .. A.Pmfc: THE South Britisli is a tWonohly local institution, with more than 900 iZL 1 holders all resident in the colony. Fire and ______ I Ei3ks taken alt the lowest current rates. i A.BOARDMAK. Manager. .'"' VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN. SURANCE COMPANY. '. : y _~/' np H E Undersigned having been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared toaccept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Eates 0 Premium, Risks upon every description of Prppatj. and Merchandise hreughout 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. AU Claims settled with promptitnde and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queen a. / - - - y ■ treet. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, a , Agents, rpHE NATIONAL EIRE AND MARINE. INSURANCE COMPAKY 0_ MV" ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores. Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings', Mil_,aiid their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or- mi Foreign Office . . ' '■'•'■ a ■ , : , a Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or. Yoyage,al- , Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest f, i rates. ■ '-• ;," A uckiiAND Branch Officts: ••-:*'.■:.. 25, QUEEN-STREET. . ; , ANDREW G. MILLAR, / ' ■■-~■ ' Local Manager. A t_______________!_—!_"""^"^"^""^""l ' Kerosene- __ ACM TT E R O -.S '_B N E. — To Arrive per Thames, from United States— | : a . - ■ .... • .. J 3000 CASES DEVOE'S BRILLIANT KEEOSENS..V ---....- t ~..;i ' -. ■;'_'.;! For Sale by ROBERT WALKER & CO. ...'_.. ; rpHE CHEAP EARDWAEE HOUSE. ' '' ■ \ V J. & J. DICKEY - olicit 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 KNIVBa LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' ; IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KW-ffll • a .. i'■ A • JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED v : ... - ■■'. ■ KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S - ■'* a- '; .'....■' ' ■ '• ■ •!': ' - .'" , .'■;■'. POCKET KNIVES, ' tj ' - ■' "'" ' ;, i A In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S j CELEBRATED SCISSORS. EEIFFOR'- & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT -...SONS' .-.'.' - ■ - • .-. ■'-■:; % IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS- , . __ THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE. C&* Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. • DOWNER'S EEI^OSINE. , V . (The only safe Brato. -, • .. _~. • -Fa. ? V JUST ARRIVED, PER EINDOSTAN, - Star Kitchen Ranges and Register 'WW*-: