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Drapery. Q. B A' N ID ' S[H O W 01" AUTUMNfAND WINTER aoo d s |from lEECENT SHIPMENTS. B. CASS, OffIEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST • STOCK OF COESBTS IN THE PROVINCE. • - \ LADIES AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING. CHEAPEBT IN AUCKLAND. COMPLETEST ASSORTMENT N- '- ' OF HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY . IN THE CITY, CHEAPSIDE EOUSE. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DlraqS MATERIAL. ■- "'JO ; SPLENDID VAEIEv op FANCY GOODS AT lOWE{ST PAYING PROFIT. B. OA,S s, C.H E A PSIDE HO¥S v, 226, QUEEN-STREET, ' Corhkr oi' Wbllksley-stbeet. ■:". \i!J\ ■ -'■-■•' '■-■'■■ '.:■,» '. •:.?'..*. ;'. gILKS! SILKS! MLKS GrLOYES ! GiOTES ! t R. W. DYSONJ , HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour'Grdsgrains— beautiful shades 1 "case Black GlaceV arid Gosgrains, from 3s 9d per ''£} . yard—splendid value . I'IJ :■' ■! ! cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Glsves, 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine. Gloves, 3s 9d per pair :■> REAL LAOECOIiI.AKSr.if; ■'■ Etc., j-, . Etc., Etc. i :■ > 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, ArJoiNiKG. Messrs. ;MoaaiK's,;IKONMONaEBS. DYSON, Importer fofJUiUineryl Ribbons, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, ' Silks, &c. •..-',. v 130 and 132, Queen-street. ~;. : • ■"■=' :•'■• • § DYSON, 1 ~.'/, /^lmporter ..,.._._..- -: . 'of ta'e Latest Fashions from " _' ' Lordop and Paris. 130 and 132, Que'en-streVt, .pYSOi^-:v / ,:^yV^:"'M.-:'>i^Mf h yj - • im P9 r*er ■'■'"' and 'Manufacture* .. '■':'■ ■■of.' v Ladies\Underclothing and Baby-ware. l3oandl32,|Q.ueon-streot. .V [ -



Notices. ' . ' OIL, OOLOE, GLA S 8 4ND P'APERHANGIMGS, HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STfiEET, ': Nixi to Bank of New Zbai J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, Whito Load, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Tarnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses Brushes' (fee., Ac. GLAEKE BE O T*H ER S' (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 ou all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware,. Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or thß Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUME GE N, PAWNBROKER, 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. Auckland. SAI>£>LEEY AND HAKNESS. THE Undersigned has received, ex Wave Queen, Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late' arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the above, com prising— •&•' Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy. G1?. and Spring-cart Harness. Ridinf Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Km»- Caps, Brashes,, and Elliman's Rovat, Emot.ooa. cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bridies (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CAKT HAME3, All of which will be sold at the Lowest. Cash Prioks- Second-Jiand Harnos" lor Sale. Pack Saddjes. and evory Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. ' TO ARRIVE PER JUBILEE, Saddles, Whips. Hlliman's Embrocation, Nosebags Twigg's " Favourite " and Clark's Improved , Clippii g Machines, &c. W. S. JO NES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, * IMPOHTm 154, QUEEN STREET JM. L E N N O X • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established 1864. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. 1 EXCELLENT 'FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. WAIKATO—A BARGAIN—Farm of 250 acroo good land at Te Kori ; 60 acres in grass. P«oe, L760-68d , -• "'•'■ ■FARM of 51 acres. Wes* Jfukekoho, within 20 minutes walk of the R&wy Station. There are 20 acres of CTass 3>rf^<>, x-LGO —G6d i-v. . corner of Victoria and. Nelson-streets—City -A Large Shop and Dwelling House, with freehold Allotment.'- Prfce, LSOO - Csd BBIGHTON—AII that Property, occupied by Mr Bu3lein. This property is beautifully laid out in Garden and Orchard, and commands a delighttul view. Freehold Allotment, 55 x 100. Price, Ll4o— 67d A beautifully compact Farm of 120 acres, 19 miles j from town. TheTe is a Flax Mill, and plenty of Flax j : upon the Farm. Also, an Orchard, a Dairy, &c, and ' 70 acres under cultivation and in grass. Price, LBOO -. -64d ~ - FARM of 56' Acres, 26 Acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable Slab House upon the farm. The Earm is situated about 28 miles south of Auck ; land,'and is good laid. Price, L280.—58d. Six-roomed House in> Collingwood-street, with freehold Allptment., Price L2.00.—59d. ; i ONEHUNGA—A Good Business, with Freehold t .Premises, consisting of Shois and Dwelling-house of ; ,£O. rooms',-..a150, two other Dwelling Housdsr This r i property produces an excellent income, from the Shop, | and"'additional income from'''{He two additional ' Houses. There is 1J acres of Freehold in the centre of Onehunga. - 67d, — FARM of 367 acres at Waiuku, 150 acres in grass There is an 8-roomed House built upon the Pi-nr.»->r. and every convp.Tiipno<*'*<'*- jr«i:riixiig. —*>Ai. ifIDHSTBUKGH STREET (Newton)—AFour-roomed Hduse, with large Freehold Allotment. Price, LI6O. —29d. . -.-.■■ -r < . ■; •' EDINBURGH STREET — A really good Sir roomed House, having- four chimneys, stabling, excellent well of water, and .fine Freehold! Allotment, Price, L200.—22d. BROOKVILLE — A Five-roomed, House, with • verandah back and front, and Freehold Allotment. Price. L110.~25r1. . f , !< WAIEATO- Fatm of 100 ac«s at Paterangl, 8 miles'from Alexandra, with small House'and every convenience. Price, £4 10s an acre. ..:•.. • WHITE-STREET (City)-A comfortable four roomed House. Ttn minutes walk from the Union ! Bank. , WAIKATO-A choice Farm of 200 acres, a large portion of which-is laid down in grass: The Farmlis i ' all fenced, has a comfortable residence upon it, and ■ s within a short distance of the township of Alexandra Price, LIOOO. . NELSON-STREET—A really desirable Family ! Residence in Nelsdri-Street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s 6d per week. FreehohJ allot ■meiit, 3D x^OO.;-Price,. L4OO. •:.-» ■■•'■:'} A\ : : . FARM (4 240jacres, 14 mi^es ,from; t^wji, ; aU, : sub :divided aridlaiadown in grass. This farm frpjits.the. imam road. Price, LlO an acre. ' ~. ,HOBSON STREET—A really good properly, having a frontage, df 66-feet to Bobson street, by a; depth of :200 feet. There are two Cottages erected thereon, i '.Price, L6OO, '■ .PAPaKUBA-tA. good Homestead, with 80 actes of land all subdivided and laid down.in grass.. SOietet ■is a good residence upon the farm', also stabling, [coach-house, cow-shed, .<&c Price, L 460,. i ONEHUK GAr- House and 1 acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. :-■;■:'■.. FBAJSBXYN STREET — Allotment, 78 100 I Price, LIOO. .. • , ... -'<: i ' FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There i san excellent Eight-roomed House upon the 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 proposedjrailway station. TO SPECULATORS-500 acres of Land for LBO cash:: Titlej Crown Grant. / •»* For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald TO OLD FRIENDS OF TWENTY YEAES'STANDING J. RUSSE LL ' S J | . PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, . - ;. ;*aU HpBSON STREET. ' . Having KEMOVED from Coburjfrstreet to tho above extensive premises, with-lofty-and well-aired : Bed-roomS; and Sitting Parlours fprifamilieSj is now prepared to" accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week,.or 4s 6d per,d»y, For Double Bed.-rpoms,.as-per agreement.,.-. r,| ,•■■"■ '■ -r ''■' ti i Anc»lap.4t'Jahuary 6,1874../: ,'•■.,,•..■(•.,-.■ . (



Miscellaneous- UEIKEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, TJBBN STREET, AUCKIAND, Be?s to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of J3NGLISH, 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 premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention C the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, • AHD GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER- AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he home markets. • iSTNote the address — HEINEICH KOHK, v JHWELLE R # ÜBEN SIBIEI, 13 P. S P E N C E B Having taken over the Business lately carried on by MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT, QUEEN-STREET, Grocers and Provision Dealers, Solicits a continuance of that support so freely accorded to his predecessors. All Debts due to the late Firm to be paid to the above RE-OPEN FRIDAY, 10'rn INSTANT. THIEE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN is THE BLUE BOOT. ______ l C. BROOKES Calls the attention of the Public to h_T 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. BEOO &E S, ■■ J 256, QUEEN-STRBET, (Opposite t__ Vtsw Mabkct|Hall). T^ INKS ■& HALL <|ABINET-MAKERS]& UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, ./! i; fiAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST -ASSORTED STOCK. OB ! JFUENITTJEE, GAEPisxa, --_.oox» CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND GENERAL FTTENTSHINGB IN NEW ZEALAND,! Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. jo".v f;L rj.y : , ■;-,,:'. v. ■■.'■■;! THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED 1 .:": •"'; ■'=.:.'. WHOLESALE, \ r',,','•"' ..:■;••" -'■ ■ - -'' ' -';- ' ' '_S : W. & Et. having large and convenient workshops; manufacture every description of Furniture on th SHORTEST N,pTICE.. . ... r ;:, " floor cloths all widths, %ut :to;; -any plan;^;.,;^; ~*:; 'carpets made up and laid. I ■I ~■■■■ . ■ .* ■ Agents fob the ; ■•■'.■■■ GROVE R, & BAK E X OUBLE ■ LOCK AND ELASTIC - SJITCH SEWING SioHINES, Long acknowledged tt THB BEST, are now THE CHEAPEST. The New HA3BfD. MACHINE I« a ma-- 1-"' -^pllcit s . , iuid efficiency, c* *6 6s* ' i Kvo^M**;-^ ofuarariteeS. InstrttcOoDß Gfat lUustrated Prospeotufl. and.Sanaples OX work son Post free. . ■'<■ ~..-. „Li 5o v m*r'XVt\ tfvJMvt&nVi.



Drapery. 1 8 7 4. FIEST SHOW OF WINTEPt GOODS. j On and after THIS DAY we will show our FIRST SEASON'S SHIPMENT OF NEW WINTEE GhOODS! COMPRISING The Latest Fashions, the Newest Styles, and the most approved Novelties &f the Season, in WALKING COSTUMES TRAIN DRESSES VELVET MANTLE? CLOTH & BEAVER JACKRTS j SILK & SATIN SKIRTS, &C, &C. The Ladies of Auckland Province are respectfully invited to make their selec tions from a direct importation of the CHOICEST PARISIAN MILLINERY ever imported into this city, and quite unequalled for THE EXTENT OP THE STOCK, TEE ELEGANCE OF DESIGN, and THE EXQUISITE TASTE EMPLOYED IN ITS MANUFACTURE. ■ I We can offer great advantages in the „. mado-up departments, having engaged specially for this season some first-class workers from the host manufacturing houses in England. We shall also show a Choice Stock of . NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW SILK VELVETS NEW BLACK SILKS, NEW RIBBONS, LACES, ETC. V Our New Stock of FUR GOODS will bo early to hand next month. We arc daily opening up. our New- Stock of- MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, which will be found fully 20 per cent belowiusual prices. S e & J. H. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN & WYNDHAM-STREETS. Funeral Undertakers. ]^r mTo ir ls k y FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBBON STREET. WR. h"a YWA ED' S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, A FUNERAL FURN BHING REMOVED • . TO / WYNDHAM STRKBT, (Next Qui>.en-streat Comer.) Kesidence and Shop : Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. Sewing Machines. pOST-Otf g ; :T TELE GE> v " dPurDMiw t j.- Vienna, to fi?l^?' Intornafog- Machine Company, X>rifflo4-if«.v ate?4*AiDHINE has received =the GS4N D ' ~^£>AL OF MEKIT, the HIGHEST A?abU to Sewing Machines. . - " TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES. Tcese,[ Machines are complete with apparatatodo ever kind of work requisite for a family, and are ! JIMPLE TO LEARN I EASY TO WOBKI QUIET IN ACTION I ■. K>T LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER I AND REASONABLE IN PRICE !. AaENi:— ' .' T. PE A C O.C X, ' ]: OPTICIAN, • N»R th« Bank ojt Nitw 7w>t *»», Queen hthbet. SI DOEE ALEXAN DEE 96, QUEEN STREET, , NEXT AUOKL AN D HO T EL, i! • ' (Established 1865,) JEG-S most respectfully to inform , r** the inhabitants of Auckland and Its vicinity *na*ie has opened the above mtses as a W^CHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, L_ . _J[ith a Large and Well-assorted Stock of ' WA££ l? l*j1 *j DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY ' i ?IL^ AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selejed i n the English and Foreign Markets. . 1 v de'?nß and fashions in Bijouterie will be received bj evet. mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. ' The public are lnH odto lnßpect the premigeg and actory, where aU t}ifc ranclie g ta the trade are carried on. SHpRTLAND SIREEI NEARLY Oi>POSIT3B:' THB' '^O^l^otob, '



Drapery. ;*-"" j QONSTEB N A T I 0 N AMONG THE CLOTHIERS j IN CONSEQUENCE OF SAM UEL COOM BE S Having disposed of HIS BRANCH PEEMISES, No. 180, QUEEN STEEET, Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. The immense increase and unqualified success In the TAILORING DEPARTMENT, In conjunction with my regular Business, has deter mined me upon giving it my whole and individual attention. In order the more effectively to do so I have deemed it necessary to CLOSE tho BRAN~CH BUSINESS No. 180, QUEEN STEEET, HAVING DISPOSED OF THE PEEMISES I have decided, instead of MOVING THE STOCK, To give the Public the benefit of the LARGEST, and, I have no hesitation in saying, THE MOST GENUINE CLEAEINQ- SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, az.o., Etc., Etc., EVER OFFERED IN AUCKLAND. ... j ', ■ THE SALE .WILL COMMENCE, ON SATURDAY MOENING; 7th INST., AND WILL BE CONTINUED .. Vi- ■ FOR": I FOUETEEN DAYS ONLY flgp° BEMEMBEK Jgji NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED As the STOCK must be Cleared and possession given on the 25th instant. ,:-'■ ' ' •' '■. -■ ■<■ '■ ■<> " •<'■ To give tho Public an idea of the PRICES at which the STOCK^ TILL BE SOLD» RW -V THE«>«.#OLLOWING LINES:— 300 Men's Black Cloth Coats,: from 1. .. 14> ft 500 „ Tweed „ • i,-' ■V. .. 10 6 600 ..„ .'»:'' Trowsere , ""';.;/ 'Tf',l"' gii 1 300 „' .', t! Trowsersind Vests ./iff" 6 500 „■< Mole ■';/, W: „ • .1 , ~5 9 1000 Crimean Shirts ...... .... 311 500 Whiteu if "<•■•■ ~ f;ii ~.. '„ 211 500 Vei\ctlari;|,;. ; ,'^ i »^',;.,l'^;. ■;.■.'., .'... I'tll, 50 Boys' Knickerbocker Suits .. .. .',..' '"■ 9 n 1000 Meu/s and Boy's Hats >. ... '~ 26 And the WHOLE of the STOCK at correspondingly LOW PRICES. ■.. :> •!*{•.:■+ k :v-,i. -i , -nnr '■-.■, f> ' . •' JjT- ■ ■■><■ - ■,'■'.- ,'fK... . .';r,.:.;..,(:• f ■,; lea. Note the Address 1* , , ; ,-«::^ ,'.., 180! QEEEBT JSTEEfJT, ;5, OPPOSITE DARBY'S THISTLE HOTEI] FOR > FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY ! : SAMUBL COOMBfiS, , PROPRIETOR.



Drapery. ' Q. E A. N D SHOW . ' OP AUTUMN AND WINTERS DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, AT A LIIKABTRT & CO.*S WnoiilSALE AND RETAIL .', .i.j ,j DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTEBS, ' CITY HALL. QUEEN STREET.; : JUST LANDED, 197 CASES AND BALES OP GENERAL DRAPERY . MILLINERY, V '' CLOTHING, and FURNISHINGS, PURCHASED DIRECT FROM 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 that the prices •,_,,- must warrant ■' • ■ ' A SPEEDY CLEARANCE.,;5/ 25 pieces Fancy Cheeked and Striped .Winceys, .4fd 50 pieces Aberdeen Wincey. 7Jd 50 pieces Extra Superfine, 9Jd . ! 49 pieces Real Aberdeen, wide widths, is 3d 25 pieces Extra Heavy Aberdeen, Is 6d , 60 pieces 4-4 Shepherd and Bob Boy Winceys, Is 25 piece* French Merino, Is 9d 50 pieces French Extra Wide. 2s 6d . . The New Perpre Cloth/ in all colors;, t 15 pieces Sultana Cords, in all leading colors/Is Plain and Fancy R"P" 30 pieces Fancy Ballemo T,ustres< 13 8d Silk and Satin Striped Twills Silk Warp Winceys, Poplinettes, Skirtings Knncy Silk Warps, Is 3d 100 pieces i Alpacas, Coburgs, and French Twills, "from 7Jd Real Irish Poplins, in all the new Shades. oblySsCd 50 pieces French Winreys, for Children's Dresses, Bid 50 pieces Rich Black Silks, to be cleared at cost 2000 yards P;iaia and Fancy Silks, 2s lid per yard The New Tack Lace '- ~...: 29 pieces Imitation Welsh Flannel, 10^d 20 pieces Heavy Imitation Welsh Klannel, 18 3d *' ' £4. pieces Real Welsh Flannel, Is 6d 30 pieces, yard-wide, Welsh Flannel, Is lid !; .jj z 50 pifeces, other makes, from Is Crimean Flannels, Scotch Piading * ; 30 pieces Linen Tick, 1(M 25 pieces Cotton Tick, 6M 12 pieces Loom' Huckaback, 7id . . .] Horrock's Long Cloth, *f d 25 pieces Watered Moreen, for Skirts, Is 3d 100 pitces Brown Holland, from.B£d ~< 8-4 Grey Sheeting, 9Jd , 50 pieces 72fa White Sheeting, Is 4Ad 90 dozen Huckaback Towels, 4s Cd per dozen Clark's 200 yard Reels; only 2s dozen*: v 0 '•'■>' 0 cases Ladies' and Gent's Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid. ,j ' SHOW R O O M S. We «re now. . ffering one gfj&e Largest Stp.cka of FRENCH MILLINERY, ,>\i. Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Stays, ■ Skirts, Costumes, Feithers, Flowers, Lace Goods, ~-:>,"-;r B»by Linen ,&c., &o. r ?>j ■•; . j . J AC X, E T ,S. . 500 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, richly trimmed, 160: Children's ';,'':'. ;: ... '' . '» 3s'6d. 600 Ladies-'AVkterpro6f Cloaks, 7s lid.' 263 Girls' and Maids' - „ - from 4s 6d THE NEW' DR E S■§! I M P^r' 6VE R, THE LATESI_XOVELTY OUT. CKINOLINTES, Satin-Quiltedi and Angola Skirts L 1 c»se Infants' Merino P&lesses, richly trimmed 2 chocs infants' Quilted Silk and Satin Hata, from Is 11d,^.,,, . ~.,■,..- •■] .... j<; .'' • 51 dozen' Ladies' Trimmed Hats, splendid value, 2s lid 1 case, containing -Ruffles,' Collerettes, Linen Sets, aud Laoe Goods. Sr.Sf'SfjfijJS i s H' ; LJsr;,cj.; v i > ; ;;. We wish to direct special attention to our LARGE STOCK OF FLOOR CLOT-iffS, compriidtig every width from ;1 -to' ?0 %6&, fifty '^different patterns to seletJtteiW!ii!«;rt?-fJKa 5 tfbofStair aoth.lod!p"eT'yarav J :';) 2 foot 3 Passage Cloth, from Is9d per yard mo • o : ?;fe«t .[„ ~: . v ..„.,,,„ 2s 5d •„. •■ r All other width 3 from. 2s 6d per square yard... 10 dozen Handsomely PaintedSplashesJ 2g 5d each NOW LANDING, 100 pieces Crossleyls 4rply Brussels and Tapestry ' CAEPETS; to be sold at' 25 per' cent: less tnun ■ i>san^r;hoase"in'towri.1 ; ' :■ JriOi' lot -muti ■.:•' ■• 5 bales Hearthrugs, Door aad Wool Mats, Sips Ooir, Flax, &c.,&c. ~ • 50. pieces Coir Mattings, allSrldthi: ' «! 5 cases, containing Marsell* • Toilet, Alhambra, and the New German Fringed Counterpanes: from: - 3s9d, .■:..;■ :.,-.- .. ,' . . .- -~.;..,j* 14 bales White and Coloured Blankets, splendid value, from ti'-tfd per pair. ' • . 'OUR CLOTHING o'' Has been tK6rpiighly..re6rfcnize!di 'andlfa,jfQriner 1 notoriety^now'eciipsed^by saipmehtsW^"^ hand and daily.openinfnp.l;. -u'.'- Sils ;' Men's Black Gloth Sacs,.^plenaifrvalue, frbifi-l3s!iid Men> Blaok.Cloth' ißagetfijti.. '■■■■,,r. m; t. .;, : :!21»rljd M.en's Faticyj Tweed Pagets :.. „.,-,-, --...! _- 22s lid Men's Black-ClolK Gaiateiis „ :- "''*'"' 16s ,6d Men's Black, Blue; arid Brown Beave'f Galateas, from : gilSfetidiLi '.-..;*•■. I .-'.'•■■■ i#a-A ■'.(-.■ ••i!.:n-: Men's X^ee^iaalateas^ all coloursj fromvi9a Ud^ . : ?,*£' | tQ^^NLN^UE. " :^c.o"Z Mer/siNelsonTweed Tro\isera.! pni?o'wool, from 125( !. r.iid...„...,',, ,-■. •..,.. ,--,■ ~, i,.,■..,-*, fen's Sydney „. •~' . : ~, . ..,„, r,, 10s ileh's Black1 Cloth-Trousers, good value'; from 14s lid Mentsßlack Cloth.Vests : : !,, :i „ ' 6s lid Men's Fancy Doe and Tweed Trousers, from.' 7s lid in Men's '„ (very heavy) „ ; „.-. 9s Sd.,i .;; now opening up.'v: ;!,U V . Men's Heavy Top Coats, from 14s '6d ' ' , Men's Heavy Pifot Jackets, from 16s lid ' . Jfi Men's Heavy Military Sox, from 9d per pair - : !'}">"! Men's Heavy Cotton Knitts, 6d per pair / ■ ■-; Men's Fine' Coloured Angola Sox, from 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 j Youths' Clothing, this season's j supply being •: the Largest and Cheapest ever sub mitted by any ' House ''in ito. . New Zealand. . ; " | ! CALL AND JUDGE FOE YOURSELVES, \tar Note the Address :— '' - j ~:.; A . JbjfiSABTJRY & [JGQi % . ,^5



■ Insurance. FIRE AND MARINE.. -. Established 1859. 'j - CAPITAL.. .. ■;•.-■> J. .. £^ PAIE-TJP CAPITAL .. -";.■ £iftftk &ESERVE AND EE-INSUBANCE * >Wl- ' FUNDS .. .. ~. ./.^ . ... .. ' ;__,';;/. - srtpfoT Insurance of every description effected at lo»«* current rates, and claims promptly met ,■■ ™ GEORGE P. PIERCE^ . - : ' Masqat THE SOUTH BRITISH FlßE^jfim MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY / -■ ■ OF NEW ZEALAND: * CAPITAL .. .. ..••■■ .1 £78^ npHE South British is a thoroughly JL local institution, with more than 900 %JL holders all resident in the colony. Eire and Marine Bisks taken at the lowest current rates. . ' t ( ■ A. BOARDMAN^r '.■ ..-'/' . : -Manigp. VICTORIA FIRE' AND MARINE'Ift. SURANCE COMPANY. rp H E Undersigned haying , teen Ec-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest ista o Premium, Bisks uprin 'every description of Piipiity and Merchandise hreughout the Province." 1 Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parta of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as tne,B&fed may desire. All Claim's settled with, proipptitnile and liberality. . . ■: / The Offices of the Company are now at B,'Qiieen treet.. . HENDERSON ie MACFARLAN^A ' ' , - -.■ Agentf. itSe national fire; J&d MAEENE INSUEANGB COMPANY OPNEW :• ■ ZEALAND, • ' ;y Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss byFlre'bn Stores. Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings. MiUs.aiiS their contents, at as lpw rates as any Colqijial 01 Foreign Office. : Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Vcyß^e,also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest rates. -, ' . . ._, :-. . ■ A uck iahd Branch Oji-ici s : • v . 25, QOTEN-STEEET. l': :r / ANDREW G. MILLAR,!-;" i '•__*" 'Local Manager., Kerosene. - )■ ,XT E E, O S. E :: ;N:;;E. To Arrive per Thames, from United States-^ 3000 CASES DEVOE'S BBILLIANT'KEROSENE. J.,;. V"-!' For Sale by ; r , ROBERT WALKER &• CO. <;, rpHE CHEAP HAKDWAIRB iaaTO:iTfc HOUSE.- ;i;n inT J... &, J. .DI.GEEI!-,^ ~'; -bHcit the attention of partiieß Furnlshiiig '': , ~ .. ( -. ~.o t o: t heir,J ~:;a vii^'M;' ..." r \,.\\ ■~..., ;.. 'J'-: : 53*% 'LAR: G, E^!;;S T d' !fC;;£ i: -:''> ■ -<^' ■ ; JiU ;;- ■ ? fl ;"' >„:«!« " :' !i;; !;JpDißL^>CFTLEEy i ',v',^ ' ELECTRO-PLATED AND iNICEEL:;! SILVER .^OONS, FORKS, ~-^T -• etc., ; ;: *fpffiu ' . pS ■ .y JOSEPH ROGERS &• SONS' 1 ';; ■. . f> >( '.[•».' %.'t .-• •;:"; -....ii\ *O''fs-"!'*'," i ■'...-'' :' ■> ,-r -).i .;•-. f ,'■■■."■' ./ r=:>tO9lti>"l B?P" ;TVOKY HANDLED TABLE & DESSEETsKirKSi .■M:i;:;::.,/^i • --v:;^ ;;;;, ; :t- "'.',"' i. """"-'.'-.jil- ".''■' .Kfifft* iMe IViSI?y: OHA^PSED TABLE & DESBEB!TJCSIV J?! " -i '"■■*•! -ov •.">.••/: . --.i'.J •:•.■: vlj'l'-;)1"' : «'.,^r^vJPJySf.WtGEALL &-CW&l^^ \ ;;BONE,vHOBNV iAJTD SXAaMAtfDZ®'^ KmVES,AND..EpiUS:S.r: i LOCKWOOD i' HARRISON'S !. M»Iwiv' i>-::-: pooKET:'kNivß'B, v ■!:';:' i' • - „.; j._ 4jS Jn great variety,. ■. -. : 'j;/*', ( jk' -GHRISTOBHER JOHNSON'S . ,, A i '........•.■ ....-, ■• ■-••3'«;.7 tf;r^ , ; CELEBBATED. SOISSOBSJ!' ci ' HEIEFOR'.S&iJIGGERS'BAZ©^; . ':•:::, ■'.aIM/fc* SONS' .j. iti }i:, ■■ .„. .-i ..,; ,- ■•■■■■ ,;l«.i .-"i"i; ' ' 2£VflTft>;'i ' 1 L - IVOEY HANDLED BUTCHEBS STSIU* | ! -THE BES.T ASSORTMENT' IN'THB 0U» |r g TwqtonsorKni9s,'*c»4ochopse?fti«»'..'-'- ' gj F; = (The only safe Brand) ' H ..JUST AEEIVED, PER BBTOW*** 1; ■' |,' ; Star Kitchen Ranges and Kegi»^ S , ; , | ,