a stick, and his scorched arm was getting alone famously, although tor a short time would, yet be in a sling, Mr Franklin one morning colled and had a long conversation with the shipwright as to his future, and how he could best assist him. "You see, sir," said Eichard Kelson " the great stride that the construction ot iron vessels in the place of wooden ones as heretofore has made this last few years, has completely destroyed my .trade, and I much doubt my fitnees for any other pursuit but the one in which I have been brought up to. I have of late been thinking much of what would be best for me to do. and if your kind offer to assist me—but, sir, if you do assist me I should wish it to be done so that at some future t:me if fortune favours me, I -could repay you. I have come come to the con clusion that it is best for me to emigrate, and Auckland, New Zealand, is the place that I have decided upon. Hard as it is, and those only know how hard who have had to bear its tiial of leaving the land of one's birth for c Ver _yet, he, when that land ceases to afford food and shelter and cuts off all hope for the future, there is no alternative but to seek elsewhere that subsistence which is denied here.. -.:..« i i t. "My fiiend," said Mr Frankyln, when the shipwright had ceased speaking, "I think that you have decided wisely, for a wood workman like yourself I believe that the colonies offers everything. There, m the enjoyment of high wages, and plenty of work you will be able to look forward with confidence to the future, not only of your own but also of your childrens', and forget in the then bright present the dark and wretched past. I will enable you to carry out your wish; but respecting the repayment to me of any trifle of money that your passages may cost, I cannot hear of it. I wish you to consider that you are under no obligation to me-it is the reverse The service that you have rendered to me I shall never be able to sufficiently repay. So do not please mention anything about repay ment again. It is now settled then that you go to New Zealand—to Auckland. I will without delay ascertain all particulars con cera;ng the sailing of a vessel, and will let you know by post. Then shaking heartily the imprisoned hand of the shipwright, Mr Franklyn departed. The second clay after the above conversa tion, Eichard Kelson received a letter from Mr Franklyn, stating that he had arranged everything for their departure. A vessel would leave the London docks for Auckland in a fortnight. He had secured their passages, and had paid the sum of fifty pounds to his (Eichard Kelson's) credit, which he would be enabled to draw from the bank upon his arrival in New Zealand, and enclosed was a letter of credit for the aforesaid sum for the shipwright to present at the Bank in Auckland. P.S. at the bottom of the note further stated that he would call for them in his carriage, and see them safely on board. It is impossible to describe the new joy that now filled the breasts of Richard Kel eon, and the bright hopes that crowed upon his brain. As for Dick and little Alley they were quite beside themselves, and talked all day of the new land they were going to ; and even the pet lark learnt all about it from the voluble tongue of his little mistress. Mrs Captain Tarbucket got as excited over their departure as if they belonged to her own family, or she was going on a voyage with them herself ; and no end were the little trifles that she packed up for them that would be useful on the voyage, and volu minons was the valuable advice which she gave them ; and she wrote a letter to an old friend of hers, who was living in Auckland, that the shipwright was to take himself, and who would be sure to do everything that he could for them.

At the request of his father, who was unable to write on account of his scorched right arm, Dick wrote a short letter to his Uncle Robert, informing him that they were about to leave England for New Zea land, and as in all probability they would never, return again, if he should desire to bed them a last farewell, they should be pleased to see him at the London Docks on ths day the ship sailed. They received an answer in a few days, in which their affec tionate relative addressed Dick, his nephew, as " sir." He did not write to his brother, and after saying that he thought that it was the very best thing they could do to leave England, having no pros pects or friends. He quoted that old worn out adage that Dick had written hundreds of times in his copy books, viz., "That there is a tide which, if taken at the flood, leads, &c." He sent his best wishes and a small pocket Bible, probably for the shipwright and his two children to pray for him out of it, and there is no doubt but that he wanted it sadly. In conclusion, he regretted that he could not bid thorn farewell personally, as he happened on that particular day that the ship sailed to be engaged, a strange, unfortu nate circumstance. The letter was then signed ypur obedient servant, but this was evidently too much of a joke, so it was scratched across and yours respectfully, sub stituted. Then followed his signature, Robert Kilson.

When it was read the shipwright, with trembling hands, tore it into pieces and burnt for fear, as he said, that at any future time they should read it, and perhaps feel uukindly towards his brother ; and now the time of their departure is at hand, the good ship that is to carry them across the seas is ready loaded, with sails bent, waiting only to be unfurled when, like a gallant steed, she will bound on her trackless course before the rising gale.

Chapter X. THE NEW WOULD.

Only a year—one short year more—has swung pendulum-like away, and Christmas Eve returns yet once again; but what a change is here. No bitter freezing blasts or storms of snow now chils all nature with.it, deadly grasp, for we are in a new world called New Zealend, a land of everlasting summers clothed with a mantle evergreen; an island tparkling in the deep blue of the sunny outhern seaa like a precious gem. Here no hopelesß poverty finds a home. All is peace and plenty. God grant that it may long continue so. What a contrast v tp the overcrowded, worked-out, sfcarved-ouV Old World are these rugged mountains rich in undeveloped ore of inestimable value,these trackless forests and fern-clad hills and dales, uncultivated and wild as their own broown-skinned aona of of the soil; asking oudly by their very stillness to be worked. The cry 'even reaches across the dreary waste of waters, and echoes in the Old World, but it is only partially responded to, nd the young colony has even to pay the passages of the surplus population of Great Britain who are choking up the already hoked-up highways and byways, and cause much anxiety and expense in the wrong direction to the British Government. There is something radically wrong in all this that wants badly seeing to. Educa lion is a good thing in its way, and works wonders, but for all that it will not fill the mouths of the hungry in the meantime.

, But with Richard 'Kelson and his two >ildren we have left the Old World and its - Juggling masses far behind; thousands of -ales of strong ocean unceasing roll between

us, and the sun is shining with brilliant splendour from a cloudless sky, and glistens Jike burnished gold on the lake-like waters of the Kaipara harbour. The tide is at the full, and fanned by a silken breeze, ripples merrily on a sandy beach that looks towards the west. Bard by, a staunch cutter is on the stocks., already planked, and nearly ready to be launched into her native element that is to claim her as its own. A wooden cottage here and there with fonced'enclosure lays claim to be called a township, but it is so only in name. Some day, perhaps, it will better earn its title. One of these cot tages is close to the water's edge, and a thin column of smoke curls lazily upwards in the evening air. Outside of the door Eichaid Kelson is sitting on a chair in hisshiit-sleeves enjoying the cool sea breeze which fans his brown cheeks, for it is mid-summer in these climes. Standing on one side of him is little Alley, with her arm thrown lovingly round her father's neck. On the other side Dick is leaning over his shoul der, watching some Maoris who have just landed from a canoe. No merry chimes from steepled bells vibrates through the air th is Christmas Eve ; but yet there are chimes, for the distant notes of the silver-toned bell bird tinkles softly and sweetly o'er hill and dale, calling up remembrance of only a year ago, and little Alley's pet lark is singing its last evening song, for yonder the sun is slowly setting. The Maoris, attracted by the strange volume of sound, squat on the ground listening and watching with eager eyes the little feathered stranger as it trills out its English song. " Father, what are you thinking of," asks little Alley in a slow A'oice.

•' Why, my girl, I was thinking that if we only had," and his voice faltered, " you

Mother with us, our happiness would be complete, and I was also thinking how changed everything is for only a year ago."

The sun is about to dip behind yon ocean zone, and seems to hang for a second sta tionary shooting up far into the sky rays of glittering ciimson and gold. Their hearts are full —no word is spoken and Eichard Kelson has a strange knowledge that his dead wife is not lost for ever, and, as it were, feels her presence. Then the sun sinks, sinks lower and lower ; the last notes of the lark are trilled, and there steals over his heart a ray of quiet joy, and he under stands what is like, "that blessed peace which passesth all understanding."

The End.

THE AGE OF ROMANCE.

Within the populous City's bounds, In W..N..E., or S., A man named Smith there will be found, Though what he's like I cannot guess. And in the postal districts great That occupy this busy town, You 'will discover, soon or late, A person of the name of Brown. Moreover in the cab-fare zones, From Charing Cross as centre struck, One who describes himself as Jones Your sure to meet with, if you've lucl?. And I am tf Id within the range Of hearing of the loud Big Ben, A youth, called Robinson for change, Exists among the sons of men. I know them not—have ne'er enjoyed, Of one, maybap, a passing glance : — But say not that the age is void, While they exist, of all romance ! When Ca23ar led his legion's o'er To strive with British pluck and pith, There perished on the outraged shore A Druid of the name of Smith. When Harold lost the fatal day, And, smitten through the brain, sank down The man across whose legs he lay Was that departed hero, Brown. When John, the King, at Kunnymedc, Signed Magna Charta, to his loss; As witness to the act and deed Did Baron Jones attach hia cross.

And when frota Agincourt's red plain The routed troops of France retired, Bedded on heaps of foemen slain, Three separate Robinsons expired. No ! For the age I've no alarms. Still bright shall glow Komance'a fires; While Herald's College finds our arms, And Wardour. street our pictured sirea. — Fun.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

By John Blackman,

I.—ENGLAND,

Welcome, welcome, merry Christmas, With thy sweet and solemn chime, With thy cold yet healthful garments, And thy minstrelsy sublime. Break in Winter's sullen season, Pause in Labour's hard career ; Like an angel—guest thou comest, At the sunset of the year. Comest up the frost-bound valleys, Like a sage with sandalled feet, Calling at the hall and cottage, With thy music soft and sweet. Breathing hope in all thy carols, Singing peace in all thy songs, And from town and village steeples, Ringing joy o'er earthly wrongs. Waking feelings, high and holy, Chasing sorrow's brooding fears ; Wafting gentle thoughts to heaven, To the " music of the spheres." Oh, 'tis thine to bring, blest Christmas, Better feelings into play, And virtues which are cherished, 'Neath the holly and the bay. 'Tis thine the smile to broaden, Under berries red and white, With good wishes, happy greetings, In thy wonder-working light. Oh, amid thy social pleasures, May the glooms of winter pass ; Chime in friendship, richer, purer, Drawer nearer, class to class. Spread thy sunshine through the city, Cheer the paths of life obscure, That men may fsel the presence Of the Saviour of the poor. And may bless the light thou bringesfc In thy frost and tempest moans, In thy sympathetic hymnings, And thy festive, clarion-tones. Welcome, welcome happy Christmas, While thy story o'er we read ; May we learn the law of kindness, And thy hallowed teachings hoed. With thy mistletoe and holly, Ever welcome shalt thou be. Spreading cheer without distinction, With a purpose, grand and free. Thou turn's t our faces, Christmas, To the new year and the flowers, To young Beauty's golden birth-time, And the SpringY enlivening showers. To the violets in the woodlands, To the thrushes in the grove ; To a thousand vernal splendours— To a thousand forms of love. To the season /when the snowdrop, And the primrose shall be seen In the green tind tranquil by-ways— Where thy snowy feet have been.

j 11.— NEW ZEALAND. 5 Welcome, welcome genial Christmas, 5 In this sunny southern dime, J E'en though unlike the picture 5 Of all Chaucer's Christmas rhyme. 1 Felt are thy fervid breathings, 1 And thy mantling gems are gay, Like those which gentle Shakespeare, ; Wreathed around the brow of May. I love thy brimming rivers, And thy cooling, evening breeze, And pleasant picnic parties Under pleasant Christmas trees. Thy merry, merry children, Sportive, free from clouded hours, Underneath the blue of heaven, Out among the golden flowers. The snow lights not thy valleys, Yet I love thee none the less ; With thy wreathes of pinks and roses, And thy fragrant summer dress. Welcome, welcome,' healthful Christmas, On the mountain and the shore, With thy sweet, redeeming message, To the spirits of the poor. Still I love thy cheerful carols. — Carols of the long ago, Which were sung in dear old England, All among the fleecy snow. With all their rugged sweetness. Which in memory lingers yet; Snd those time-honoured customs ■Which the heart can ne'er forget. The festive games of Christmas, And the bonnieSEnglish lass ; The eves when toasts were spoken, Over horn and social glass. Such were the set amusements, Of those far-back, merry days, When dames told old weird stories, Of still older ghosts and fays. Still, welcome bright skied Christmas, In this Britain yet to be, With hopes that young hearts cherish, And the music of the free. Where vessels glad the waters, And where churches dot the hills, And cattle in the gloamiug, Seek the pasture by the rills. Where the lassies, buda of promise— Like young kittens, full of play, Come forth in newest fashions, On each merry Christmas clay. And where those gallant soldiers, Our young, active Volunteers, March forth in bright regimentals, While they cause no widow's tears. And where in shady shelters, The bright rays of Christmas gleam, Our blithe colonial loverd, ' Eat their strawberries and cream.

Printed and published bysthe S prpprl«to», ■L M cOullagh Reed, of|St George's B»7» "fatfM f ■ ' Brett, of Parnell; at their G.eneraJ ™*"i ck j»sd r1 |M ' Office, Wyndham T street, in the CBty 01 *f v | »^ Thursday, Dbckmbkb 24, *w- «/

SUPPLEMENT W THE AUCKLAND EVgyiNOSTAB.



JJXTENSITE S ALE OI1 FURNITURE, CARPETS,, &c, &c WINKS & HALL Intend SELLING OFF the whole of their present Stock, in order to make room for Large -Shipmunta daily expected per Assaye, Cospatrick, and Glenora. They have re-marked all the Goods at greatly .Reduced Prices ; and to ensure a Cash Sale a FURTHER REDUCTION OF 10 PER CENT Will be made en all Cash Sales. The Stock is large and well assorted, comprising all the most Modern Designs and Materials for Hmusc Furnishing. A Large Assortment of DRAWING-ROOM SUITES IN WALNUT, RO3EWOOD, MAHOGANY, & Covered in Damask, Reps, Arras, and fcilk Damasks. WALNUT CHEFFONIERS, With Marble Tops, GUbs Back 3 and Doors ; SHA.PED, OVAL, AND LOO TABLES; WHATNOTS, CANTERBURYS, DAVENPOET3 CARD, COFFEE. READING, AND OCCASIONAL TABLES. DINING-ROOM SUITES, i.* M AHOfIANY, OAK, AND XI M U SIDEBOARDS ; DINER-WAGGONS, BUTLERS' TRAYS; DINING-TABLES, With Patent Extending Screw* ; OAK. AND KIMU HALL. TABLES AM) CIIAIBS BEDSTEADS : Brass, Iron, Mahogany, Rimu, and Kauri Bedstead and Cots; AUOGANY MABBLE-TOF WASHSTAtTDS AND DRES.SING-TAIiLE.S J TOILET SERVICES; GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES ; CIIEVAL AND TOILET GLASSES; Wardrobes, Cheats of Drawers, Commodes, Towel Horses, Krjgllah and American Cane-seat and Wood Chairs ; A Largo Stock of Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster and Dutch CARPETS; FKLTS, AND FELT SQUARES, AND HEARTHRUGS. FLOOR-CLOTHS, All Widths, from 2ft Sin to Isft Coir, Manilla, and China Mattings Coir and Wool Mats and Door Slips Da n aikf, Repg, Pi bin Cloibs, Tapestry HaDßlrgs Silk Damask*, Arras, and Brocatelle* Chintzes and Cretones Lace, Net, Muslin, and Leno Curtains Brass Cornices and Cornlce-'Poloa Fringes Loops and Tassels, Border! A great variety of Trimmings aud Ottoman Tassels BILLIARD CLOTHS; BLANKETS AND QUILTS, FEATHER _ BEDS, BOLSTERS, AND PILLOWS; Spring, Hair, Wool, Flock, and Flax MAT TRESSES PERAMBULATORS. W. and H. having Large Workshops, can make up every description of Furniture on the shortest notke. ; Shippers and the Trade supplied at Wholesale prices ( 10 PER CENT. FOE CASH. I SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ] t Agents forlthe j GROVER AND BAKER SEWING ■ MACHINES. r Every Requisite in Silks, Cottons, Needles, Oils, &c, Hi., &c. WINKS & HALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINET-MAKERS and UPHOLSTERS, AND , - CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. Shortland-street.



ALBERT HOTEL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE. QUEEN S T X E B T Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. Brandy—Honnessy's Pale 4 0 Martell's Pale 4 0 Martella'sDak 4 Small bottles from 16 Whisky -Greenlee3 and Colvllle's .. ..40 Jamlcson's 4 0 Dunville's .. .. .. .. ..3 0 Small Bottles from 16 Wino—Sherry, Cozens 3 0 Sherry. Amontillado l> 0 Port, Hunt's 3 0 Port, Hunt's three diamond .. ~00 Cawarra, Lindeman'a Pints .. ..2 0 Rum—Old Jamaica 3 0 Half Bottles 10 Imp orted in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—flennessy's 5 0 MarteU's 6 0 Hlnes' 5 0 Fine Champagne Cognac .. .. 6 6 Flasks Is Cd&3 6 Geneva— J.D.K.Z., large 4 0 J.D.K Z , small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large 5 0 Wolfe's small 2 0 Whisky—Dun villo's 4 0 Stewart's Kirkliston .. .. ..3 0 Old Tom—Burnett's and Booth's 4 0 Ginger Wine—Bernard's 3 0 Champagne-Clode and Baker's 6 6 Pints 3 6 Clarets in variety from 3 0 BOTTLBD AL« AND STOUT. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. .. 0 10 Ale—Pints 0 0 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—Pints 0 0 Whltbread's-Plnts 0 9 Julnness' Dublin Stout ..0 0 iyam'a London ..13 Yhitbread's 13 Edinburgh 13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assorted Cases made up to Order. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. ?lIT BY HE < ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. (JBEYHOUND HOTEL, CCKNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. I | Propeietoe : MICHAEL CORCORAN. I returning thanks to hia numerous visitors MDHAEL CORCORAN begs to say that very large aditions have been lately made to the Hotel, which wi tend greatly to the convenience of those who ff our him with their patronage. / I BEDBOOMS. jLdditions have been made to their number, and all hre been furnished in a superb manner, everything ting new, and got up in the latest style. BATHS. ith Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and evir convenience will be found in them for the conort of Travellers. J I COMMERCIAL BOOM. AWmodious room has been opened, having its entrie from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who {not care to use the Bar or Bar-room, and this has bh fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visito\ \ BILLIARD ROOM. The Iliard Room is the best in the Province, and is ; flttelwitu one of the best Billiard Tables ever construed. MTCasL COROOB AN hopes that the good name his housfcg ever held, and the splendid accommoda tion afford in it, will induce visitors to Auckland o give itjeir patronage. JJ~X R L E V For Sale b}V, Undersigned, ex Wonga Wonga, 600 B*C^ OHE y ALIER BAELEY. Vchoice sample, HENDERs\YIiIACFARLANE.



D0 YAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIBE DEPARTMENT. Risks on all description of property aooeptkd as heretofore, at Lowest Current Ratei Equitable claims will ever bo liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. LIFE DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has been withdrawn, except as regards existing poUcies, GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. July 10,1874. -yiCTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY. FIBE AND FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels aken on favourable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Queen-street rfIHISTLE HOTEL, P. DABBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET," AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Clumpagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Heal Old Jamaica Rum Henr.essy's Three Star Brandy And other choice brands. ASSORTED CASES MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT JtJJiANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : STRICTLYJCASH. Spirits" Overproof, the same as from Bonded Store, sold in any quantity. t ■



W3tDissolution of Partnership. m& r~— —~_ . -■ ■ ""^ J Intiniate to., the public that they are about DissolvingPartners]^ at end of this year, and they offer the whole of their The Sale will continue for One Month only! This is a Genuine Sale! ' The Goods must be Cleared in One Month, and the Balance will be submitted to Auction. Buy at the Prices offered. Children's and Ladies' Boots at almost GIFT FRIGES. Ho Profit asked. This Bale also applies to their ESTABLISHMENTS AT CRAHAMSTOWN & SHORTLANO. The firm would take this opportunity of returning* thanks for past patronage, and the general support received for upwajrtlsM ! eight years. Also, would request the settlement of outstanding Debts as soon as possible to wind up affairs; and all accounts left mipaijl by Ist January will be placed in the hands of our Solicitor for prompt recovery. ■ KTOTE fXfJEEXS A.DDRESS : MARKS & Me LEA V, 3, Queen Street, Auckland, OWEN STREET, GRAHAMSTOWNf ■■.'■': AND Pollen Street, Short land.



npHE UNDE.BBIGNED HAVE ON SALE— * PORT— Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brauds, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Henness/s and MartelTs, in wood and case ■ W.I. RUM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WH3 SKY - Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, and Dunville's and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's, Burnett s, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIpIie Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENEVA—Anchor,Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands GINGER WINE, in qr-casks CLARET— Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien &c. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, and Sarssparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomper anzen CHAMPAGNE-Cliquofs, Perrier, Jouet's Moef I Collin's Moselle, quarts and pints Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's Doveniish, Tennet's and Allsop's ALE IN BULK—Bass's No 3, Bass's Pale and Marrian's Pale, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass's, Blood's and / Guinness's LIMB JUICE COftDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIES comprising Belmont, Stearine, [Ozo kerit, Field's and Parafin Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines. *c, TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS—No 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al bourne, Aquila de Oro, ar,d Alonzo Careche TOBACCO—Ragland Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon. Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, &c. PAINTS— Carson's Anticorrosion, snd red stone color, genuine ground, and Nos 1 aad 2, White Lead, Red Lead, /White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLE and HO A RE'S VARNISHES— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE-Europe, Manilla, and Bolt Rope, Spun yarn, and Hambroline All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muntz Metal, 16 to 220z Composition Nails for ditto Hoop Iron, fin, 18 W.G. Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron.1 BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. T*HE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial o* Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest fates. Atjcklakd .Branch Ostcohs : f. 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manages.



AUCKLAND and ONEfITJiJ&A COACHES, TIME TABLE: Leave Oneliuoga: Leave Auckland! 8 a.m. 10 a.m.;;; 9 a.m. 12 noon 12.30 pm. 4p.m. T >: ::;;.,-i 2 p.m. 5 p.m. ; Saturday Nights: 1.-. •; 6 30 ILSO T M. McL A0 H LAN 218, QUEEN-STREET, j 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard) v< lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard) ' J. M. McLACHLAft 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard J „_. ,ii J. M. McLACHI^' -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard) ~^ji»B lyd. Floor-Cloth, 35.3d per yard ) McLACHLANI THE CHEAPEST IN AITCKIiANDt OPPOSITE WELLESLBX-STB Ell! JHAM.BB HOT B t Auckland, "wi COSNBB OF QUEKN-STBBBT AND TH« WHAM1' ■; Pkoprietor 8.. GRATi- ' I (Successor to J. Copland). ■ This well-known Hotel possesses■ . "ftjgflti ft| advantages to Strangers visitog Aucklana nu n central position in the business part J>i <* #6 W facing the Harbour, and in close P lo*"^'^ rf I Shipping and Railway. It contains a V&* *■"* ■ Bed-rooms, with every convenience. v I BATHS-Hot, Cold, and Shower. ; , n tJ-;: I; The ORDINARY daily from one to w» {m v ; ■ equalled in the Colony for its selectton^ jf, ? ■ choicest delicacies of the season, as the p»» , {jiJ : - ■ ( the chief merchants and business men m city testify. . nnn d!*00'1 It In tho RESTATJBANT, on the^ 1™" I, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of W<»" yjnetf : | ( The CHOICKST OF WINTESI and | ( Brards of SPIRITS and CIGABS »f . |, supplied. r.mnrrirnndl*'*^ ; ■" Etaglish and Colonial ALES STOUT on«^.. | g or in bottle. _^~xS ' I'^