The Evening Star.

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Auckland, N.Z. S .TUitDAY, SEPTEMBbK 12, 1874

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Shipping. i^vA. A USTEALABIAN «&a*r|r^ x3l steam navigation VjgjliW^* CO. 'S First-class Steamers. J?OK SYUJNEY AND MELBOURNE. AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS. The splendid steamship Victoria, 2,110 tons, J. T. Durrbll, Commander, expected dilly, will leave three days after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. T^kk niLiioKNaN ( #^^^^V/ MAIL SERVICE. •^gjmtjw,^^^ The A.S N.C'o's splendid steam ship City of Melbourne, 1200 tons, J. W. Brown, Commander, is appointed to leave Auckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on 4th September next. For freight or passage apply to H.. M. JERVIS, Agent. -a'k&v TTo:R TAB AN AKI QjBM^IHQ^v JJ NELSON. PICTON, WEL #j lMil>3> LiN GTON. LYTTELTON, AND iSßsSMiMmk* PORT CHALMERS. TheN.S.S.S. Company's s. s. P h cc be, H. Wobsp, Commander, from the Onehunga Wharf,. on MONDAY next, September 14, at 10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to ' COMBES & DALDY. Auckland ; Or A BARNES. Onehunga. ■rjsfcZftT fOR LONDON ,^^^^^-^ DIRECT. mfX-uaii'-us^ -Xlie Magnificent Clipper Ship Countess of Kintore, 867 tens Register, cJassed Al at Lloyd's, Henry Braddick, Esq., Comaaider, is now on the berth, and will meot with quick despatch. Splendid accommodation for Saloon and Steerage Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. JSSI SHIP OXFOED, PEOM k3 LONDON, TENDERS FOR, DISCHARGING. Tendeis for discharging: Ihe above vessel will be re ceived at our offices up till noon of MONDA.Y next, 14th instant. Ship will provide steam winch. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. L. D, NATHAN & CO., Agents. a f>- SI HIP OXFOBD, FBOM /&Q.£\>,. k} LONDON. -^^^MT-. notice. A Sight Entry to clear above vessel will be passed at the Customs at noon on TUJSSDAY next, loth instant. Charge for each Bill of Lading 10s 6d. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. /fc.i S FfIOM JfSjj>|k, K3 LONDON. 4fltjfl&sßag Capt. Beatbn will not be resoonsi <s&Rfii&V&&' ble for any debts contracted by his Crew. j^£c QHIPOXrOED.PJiOM O LONDON. JP)£|Tll^ NOTICJS TO CONSIGNEES. The above vessel having reported at the Customs, Consignees aie requested to Pass Entries, Paj Freight, and take Delivery of Cargo in terms of Bills of Lading. All Bills of Lading must be presented at our office, and Delivery Ordeis obtained, without which no cargo will ba delivered. All goods impeding ship's discharge will be stored at consignees' risk and expanse L. P. NATHAN & CO., A gents. %1^ TVTEW ZEALAND )jsJ|||§\ jL^I shipping company !!sss§£ (Limited). TO FOLLOW THE HYLTON CASTLE. One of the New Zealand Shipping Company's vessels, now expected, will load FOR LONDON DIRECT, And sail at an early date. JOHff BATGER, Agent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited). Auckland, August 1,1874. ,£fefr£i. TT O E SYDNEY ((^^^^^-lj DIRECT. hrnKViLa^ The Al Clipper Barque Helen Malcolm, 500 tons burthen, O. W. Gai/lois, Commander, will sail for the above port in a few days. For freight or passage apply to, STONE BROTHERS. «%*l TTBSET ELLIOTT ©aJ^il^s. II MARINE SURVEYOR, tVflfc>Mi\ JI>ZS>- LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR ■^jfr^^ij^ WARDING AGENT. Lessee of Bonded Store " C." for Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination, ill Customs and Shipping Businesa promptly at 6igent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office : Queen street Wharf I *l^' qp IM .B TABLE p.s- Hauraki. Auckland to Coromandel: Monday, l«h September, at 12 noon Wednesday, 16th September, at 12 noon Friday, 18th September, at 12 noon Coromandel to Auckland : Tuesday, 15th September, at 12 noon Thursday, 17th September, 12 noon Saturday, 19th September,, 12 noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting). dSbt responsible for accidentu in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. No cargo will be received after II a.m. each day of SaUinfr- HOLMES BROS., Agents, Wharf. \ uoFland aSd~nolite tl. SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The p.s.. DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood side during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a. m. ; I and 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a m.; 1 30 2.45, and 6.1 p.m.' Leaves Wcdside on week days at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. The p.R, TAKAPUNA leaves Auckland for Norm Shore during the week days at, 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 am,, and 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 pm. NIO-HT TRIPS.-8, 10, and 11. SUNDAY. - 10.30 Na.m. ;1,2,3, 4, 6, and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. and 11.30 a.m ; and 1, 2, 3, 4,5.5 p.m. At night—7.2o, 8 30, and 10,30. Notb.—The 8.30 and 930 a.m., and 5.5 p.m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H, W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, May 7,1874 Money. . X/I"ONEY TO LEUD, in large and v small sums. * low rates of interest.—Apply rK& iJOTI' MEYER °"'Wrr. 2? ■PhfvrMpr»Jl-»treet. 'J^g7|Y^ ; XT. v., -.■«-.. ;i ,- ' ' ■■• •;■ ikJ -I'm, »t ivery re's ••■' '»-''•---*•■" -•**•*! '■ — "}lb -iolleitoi, L. __att-ai. MONEY TO LEND on first-class R 0, r>MM»hMUwfl«fe«« !■



Business Cards. T & J. SOPPET, MIILEfiS, Frsemak's Bay Steam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, ■Wharf, Auckland. GEOE&E BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS,. REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock EirE O E & GKAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5, Vauh's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. IBSNO E M A N, TEACHSE OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. 'AHN OO E. BHOTH E& B, RnAr ft OANTVLK MANUPAnTtrBERS, 0H.4P87, 6.T8881, AXT O X LAN P. J._. _ _ g • House and Land Agent, Best and Debt Collector, Siiehbury's IVniidtutrs, Qneon street. B.OBG-BAKE X S. FREEMAN'S PAY SOAP & CANLDK WORKS, flash Buyers of Tallowy pi ANOPOBTE ~T U NIN G. MR IT. O. BROWN, PTANOT-OItTP AND HAR.MOKIUM TUNER, (From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London,) Ad dress:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. . [A card ] BAMTJEL WELLB Bouse. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents. Debts, Highway Rate*, Ac. Loan* arranged. Office: 129. Qusen itreet (three, doors belov the Union Bank.) A LFBED A. B BOW NE, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, WVNPHAMSTP.EET, Near the Herald efiice. Tradesmen's Books posted, and Accounts adjusted. T 0 R~~ A I G, «J • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, &C— Od Pale, Newcastle and Wanparei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Falirtßs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES GLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAEWOOD'S, Tiikob, From Melboubnk. 40, Hobnon-siraet, asw the Governor Browne. p. P.--Gentlemen's Olotbeti Dred ri I T T B~ATK E B T ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSOIT-BTMCET. IOBING AND GBOFND SUGAB ALWAYS ON HARD W. R. WADDELL. P H I L L TPPS & SON, . «* OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanpings, Scrim, Paints, Oil*, Turpentine, Colorp. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame snd Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as Boors, -%c. « Glara cut to ze and carefully packed. 12. Wyndham street. T3OFES ! BONE 8! BONBS! Bought in any Quantities FOR C»PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Street> by J. & J. SOPPETT, NEW SEED AND FBTJIT TREES from the Dolroyde New Plant Nursery, Asbfield, Sydney, N S.W. - HENRY KEESING, Jujr., has received a shipment similar to those which gave such satisfaction last year. Fruit Trees and Kitchen Garden Peed for sale in quan tities to suit purchasers at his office, St. Mungo Passage, Shortland-street. Also a few choice Gladiolft Bulbs. By Appointment &s(&ms&!i H.R.H. the Ditke to fc2?Si«*vl3t or Edinhdegii. MESSES J. BROWN A SHN beg to notify their REMOVAL to their permanent Musical Establishment in Queen-street, opposite the City Hall. Auckland. Pianofortes and Harmoniums by the most eminent English and Foreign makers, selected specially for them by their agent. In stock, Pianofortes by Broadwood, Erard, Kirk ham, Allison, Bord, Brinsmead. Chappel. Hopkinson. &c. Harmonium, by Alexander. Melody Organs, by Davis and Ramsden. A regular supply of new and popular Music. Mr H. O. Brown, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer, from Messrs Broadwood and Allison, London. On sale, Violins, Bows, Conceitinas, Accordions, Flutinas. Flutes, Violin, Viola, Violoucella. and Double Bass Strings, &c , &c. "CJSTABLISHBD 185 9. PIANOS 1 PIANOS! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be SRon at TETOEEMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Shortland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 25. Every nstrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchfw" free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Be- paired. Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. PTOTO'I" O B~T~E 8 ~A~N D HARMONIUMS. —Just arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes, by Bord, Ziegler, and other makers; also. Harmoniums, all of which will be sold rheat> Pianofortes snd Harmoniums Tuned »nd Repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. TJOKLAND AND ONEHTJNG-A. COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehnnga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and Pm- R. GILHAM. yTlJri* -T I S T B~Y. "MR. T. TKAFFOBD, STJBGEON DENTIST, Wakb*ibi' d stbkkx. Artlfld»l Teeth, from One to a FnU Set, in Oold or Vulcanite AIAEO BBOTHBBS 1 I .■! * G/.LLBBIES, ---1 :- v aTT3a Union BankV _ i t^U'T::: rTREET, AUCKLAND. I B-MUtau Portralte from O.D.V. to Uh SUo, ftt



Business Cards- LOOK OUT for the richest treasure Of the COAL SCUTTLE—reaI black diamonds. The undersigned informs his friends and the public he has opened a Firewood and Coal Yard at the corner of "Wyndham and Hobson-streets, where he will supply a blazing article at an extremely low figure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN GRACE. JSJOTICE OF EEM O vXI COOK & CLAYTON wish to notify to their Cue tomers and the public generally that tbey hnve RE MOVED to No 37, Wyno ham-street, and will continue the Business which ha 3 for so many years been suc cessfully carried, on by their Aunt (the late Mus Charles Lotvson) They respectively invite the Ladies of Auckland to inspect their Millinery Depart ment and judge for themselves as to' quality, style, and price. COOK& CLAYTON. |WYNI>HAM ANT) ALBKHT-STI'.EETSyi IyrEYEES BEOTBEJbS & -CO~, MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, LITCHF ELD-BTMSET, UHBISTCnUECH. p HOTOGBA PHIO NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to his friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Cohtitctt, Post fflco Side, Shortland-strect.. Drapery. AKG-AINIS! BABGAINS! IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. T. McMASTER "Will shortly REMOVE to his New Premises, Queen street, which he is desirous of opening with an entirely NEW STOCK, tlio BALANCE OF GOODS Therefore now remaining will be offered at his TEMPORARY PREMISES, W-ELLESLEY-STttEET, AT ENORMOUS KEDUOTIONS ! Sale coramencesTHlSDAY (Saturday), September 12, and will continue FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY ! A Rare Chance to secure Bargains! Come early ! T. McMASTER, WELLEBLEY STREET. O A CE.IEI C E OF S T OCX. PREMISES SOLD! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT ! J. SMITH Having disposed of the premises And imperative possession required to be given within ONE MONTH, He will Sacrifice bk LARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OF DBAPEBY, CLOTHING, and HABEBDAfcHEET AT LESS THAN COST PRICE 1 IN FACT, NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED. COME ONE ! COME ALL 1 JOHN SMITH, 24 0, QUEEN-STREET. FTI H E LAST WEEK Off R. W. DYSON'S CLEARANCE SALE. £6,000 WORTH OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc,, Em, Etc. ! YET REMAINING TO BE DISPOSED OF AT ANY SACRIFICE, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! As the Messrs Vaile, who have purchased the premises. MT IM PKBATIVBLY BEQTTIItE POSSESSION. 13 0, ANJ> 13 2, QUEEN-STREET, '"' iNext Messrs Morrin's, Ironmongers.



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BRILLIANT 01 v Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the lire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f it* Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and hia /pro per.y against all chance oi a Kerosene accident Ask for DKVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other DIPLOMA, of MJSKIT received from tue V'cnria Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various .Tops and Oils. Uevoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a svronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GEOCEKS & DEALERS. o a> . « ° o P O rf o "« 1 % * 8 ■ -Kg « < 1« H I « ■S h I o <y & 1 o 9 « W 2 I ► H 2 w q ft a i g W M H H H S ry o : °! 5 «•■■■■> J P* OB ■ ; '/'■* -...-•■■ : ; , • i



Mercnandise. •■Koiivorraav s.o surasx acmu •01 aaxiKrsriiv Kmam.'xyd iKawaras "sos. suaaao •sasnoH oMidjms IVIMHMIIMOO aMY NOCMOT ISHI^i oto moil jfrinjojreo 'Kit) 'AKSISIHAV 'rcna 'sanraaHfi 'SlUOd —3aipnpui 'gxiaus amy sh:miav JIO I^SWcTIHS HSSfli V '.MoaNO'i wou.ii 'saavixaiw xa 'HATHHy OI 'Sii^TiJS aNy sajsriM JO 200 is aaioaias-ATiiiaaaYD v 'ONO3 HI SCATH •SXIHIJS GK\ r S3MIM so SSaxaOJHI GMV SHECJJIHS 'iMiiis-aKvixaons 'oo v 'g.MfAa: 'ssaiYiß[ Tj^X HAERIET ARMITAGE AND EAST LOTHIAN: 865 sacks Finest Quality Bakers Flour 1074 bags ~ Household Flour C 5 sacks Oatmeal 20 „ Pearl Barley ir,s „ Bran 50 ~ Sharps 68 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE- Sheathing and Roofing Felt Keg Batter Fine Quality Teas.. T. H. HALL & CO. AEDEES EECEIVED FOB CAUGHEY'S VICTORIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, by their Agents, T. H. HALL & CO., WYNDHAM-STREET. pHOI WAREHOUSE. The undersigned has opened in one of the NKW BUILDINGS, (Next to the Anchor Hotel). With a choice selection of the undermentioned Goods. EX DORETTE. i CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. EX JUBTLEE, CUT AND PRESSED GLASSWARE. EX ROOPARKLL, TOILET AND DINNERWARE. EX LOCH "AWE, ? OPAL CHIMNIES, ETC. TO ARRIVE PER JAMES WISHART, CHAMPAGNE AND WINE GLASSES, LAMP, AND FITTINGS, ETC. Also, PER FERNDALE, 18 PACKAGES OP ASSORTED WARE, Full particulars of which will appear in a future issue. JAMES B. FRANCIS, QUEEN-STREET "YOUTHS' CLOTH fNG, YOUTHS' CLOTHING. PARENTS, Embrace this opportunity of making your selections from £3000 WOETH I OP THE I' CHEAPEST CLOTHING I Ever offered in Auckland. I S. &J.R.VA IL E, j NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streetß. \ i ■ • ■■ ' '



Boots and Shoes- JJ O T I O B. A EISE IN LEATHER. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS 1 C. BHOOKES IS SELLING HIS STOCK OF ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES UNDER COST PJiICB! CALL EARLY AS SHOE LEATHER 18 ON THE RISE. £3T Note the Address: — C. BBOOKES, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, WELLESLEY STREET, Near the New Market-house. TMPOR TA N T NOTI CE. 'bootsT^boots i gaerett brothers Bog to intimate to their customers and the public that they are about ■to fro into other business, and they are fjoing to offer their LARGE STOCK of BOOTS AT ANY PRICE, so as to effect a speedy clearance The Stock will be sold regardless of prefit. £2000 worth to select from. s. d Men's Flattie Rides, own make, pegged .. 12 6 Men's Watertights „ „ .. .. 11 9 Men's Blu:hers „ „ .. ..8 9 Men's Balmorals „ „ .. .. 12 6 Men's Slippers 2 6 Ladies' „ .. .. .. .. ..2 0 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides 6 6 Ladies' Kid ~ sewn 6 11 Children's Seamlet Elastic SideH .. .. 2 0 Children's Strong Shoes 16 *»■ The Stock will be sold for CASH ONLY at these prices. A rare chance for the public, as the Stock must be sold. Sale to commence TO-MORROW (Wednes day), August 19 One purchase will be sufficient to show that the sale is genuine. GARRETT BROTHERS, DUBLIN HOUSE, Wakefield-stkbet, Auckland. A NOTHEE GEEAT FIEE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequfneo of not being able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of thej great risk—besides notice has been given to take the buildings iIM down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK or BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENORMOUSLY LOW PJRICEB ! /t3T As the STOCK has to be cleared nut in a few w>eeks the public may rely upon getting BARGAINS at this GREAT k-ALB. A few quotations as follows, FO R CASH ONLY! Child's Coloured Boots, la 3d per pair Maids' Kid Boots, No 2, from 2a 6d per pah- Maids' Kid Boots, No 1, from 5s per pair Girls' Kid Boots, No 9, 6s ; reduced to 4s per pair ' Girls' Kid Boots, NoslOto 13,656 d ; reduced to 4s 6d per pair Ladies' Patent slippe-s, 5, 6, acd 7,55; reduced to 2s 6d yer pair Ladies' M orocco Slippers, 6s ;' reduced to 4s per pair Ladies' Felt Braided Slippers, ss; reduced to 4s per pair Girls' White Boots, high, heels, 10 to 2, 4b 6d per pair. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. A FCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. Established ik 1847. PBBBTDKNr I HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Viok-Pbksidbnt : : W. C. WILSON, Esq. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS . Monday .. ..„ .. .. From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday .. .. * .. •• „ ~ Wednesday ~ „ Thursday '.. ~ » Friday ~ v And to receive Money only on Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 6 per cent interest .is allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. MEDIC O-B O T A N I O DISPENS4JRY. H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, VICTOBIA-STB.BMT, OOKNKB OI" CHAPEL-STB.BBT. Sole agent for Dr Coffin's Botanic Preparations, Importer of British and American Herbs. Drugs, Chemicals. &c. Teeth extracted and stopped. Prescriptions dispensed by H.B. personally. Proprietor of the far-famed Worm Powders, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. N.B.— On receipt of Postage Stamps, value fourteen pence, a packet of the Worm Powders will be forwarded, post paid, to any part of the 0010117 When ordering, state age and sex. &TORAQE! STOBAGE AUCKLAND AND NOBTH SHOSE STEAM BEEST COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company having leased Shed D, on Ferry T Queen-street Wharf, are prepared to RE'EIVI! GOODS at Lowest Current Rates, a pplication to bi mad* either at the.Ticket Office en the wharf, or a the office of the Company, No 8 Vailes' Buildings Every care will be taken of produce &0., sentii from the country to the Company's care, and insuranc effected on game It jequirad, - H. W, HEATH, SKattOSiVi JLUcM»ttd/AUfttltt2o,l67*.



Groceries. KEDUCTIONS. GENUINE SALE FOR TWENT Y-0 N E DAJTS. As our Temporary Store must bo'REMOVED to make room for our NEW BUILDINGS, We shall clear out our LARGE STOCK oi FIRST-CLASS GROCERIEI At a small advance upon WHOLESALE P RTOB S, Comprising NEW SEASON'S TEAI SPLENDID SUGARS Direct froto the Refiners. All should see our sample of genuine Goods at |th following- nrices :— Java Rice, 2Jd 1b ; Staich, white, 4d lb Oatmeal, fiesb, 311b ; > oulds, Acskland, 6Jdlll Sugar, good, 4d"lb ; Tomato Sauce. 6d bottle Sugar, light. 4Jd lb; Sardines, quarters, 6d Sugar white, fid lb ; Sardines, halves, lid Sugar, first-class, 6jd ; Sperms, light weight. 9d lb Jams, Victoria, 7d tin ; Pickles, Whybrow's. 9d bottle Plaid Vestas, 7d per dozen ; Salad Oil. 7d bottle- Good Strong Black Tea, only Is 6d lb PURE CHINA TEAS. TEAS FOR THE MILLION" FRENCH'S & CO.'S PURE CHOICE TEAS, in Jib an<? lib Packets, being carefully selected, and many Bare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, an* Flavour they are acknowledged to possess quality ef the highest ordrr. Prices :—2b, 2s 6d, 2a 8d Ss, as* 3s Cd "per lb. Discount on 61b Parcels. BACON AND CHEESE AT PRICES THAT 'Vfllfc COMMAND A CLEARANCE. GOOD POTTED BUTTER, from Is pet Ik PRIME CANTERBB-RF BACON AND OHJMH, CHOICE POTTED BUTTER, PROM THE BEST DAIBIH&. POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN, SHAEM. FLOUE AT MILL PEIC Bi. SPERM CANDLES, lid lb by the 2filb Box. Allowance on entire Packages A REALLY BINE TEA, la lOd by tba balf~*bM Please note our Address:— FRENCH & CO, WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL GEOCERS, PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252. QUEEN-STREET, ; Opposite the New Maski^ AUCKLAND. Branch Stores: —Pollen-street, Phortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown LOEIOUS NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC. At FENTON'S Central Stores. Auckland Market, there is a TREMENDOUS FALL In the Price of PROVISIONS and GROCERIES.—AuckIand being quite overstocked with everything but money our wealth' retail Srocers Fare taking- advantage of the present crisis and are making purchases of our poor merchants at most runious prices, and are therefore making euoimoux profits, more especially ou»- of their 4d white sug^r and is (id tea their profits must be, large. However, with all outside puff the r-nbllc are: paying far too high for iheir household requiiementg. You should compare prices with FENTON'S, wh candidty admits the following prices are paying him splendid profits :— LTST «F PRICES: Sugar, 3d per lb ; Rice, 2Jd ; Barley, 2id ; Split Peas, 2id ; Raisins, 4jd : Currants, 4Jd ; Spice. Id per pacfca.ee : Oilman's White or Blue Starch, 3d per lb ; very hard Soap, 6d per bar; light Blue 6d per lb ; Sardines, Cd per tin ; Sultana RaMns. t-d per lb .- Muscatels. 9d ; Salad Oil, 6£d per bottle ; Castor Oil, 6Jd ; full weight candles (slightly damaged), 4|d; Blacking. 4d per dozen cakes ; Soap Powders, (3d per dozen ; Lollies, lOd per lb; Condensed Milk, 6d per tin ; splendid Tea, Is 8d per I>> (all the way from. Chino— not manufactured in Auckland) Our 2s Ten, is really choice, you do not require a better article. Bermuda Arrowroot, 6d per lb; large size Tomato Sauce, 4jd per bottle ; Clothes Pegs, Id per dozen ; pure R oney, 6d per lb; Knife Polish, 4d per tin; Safety Matches. 4jd per dozen ; a largs supply of splendid Butter, Is per lb: Canterbury Cheese. 8d per lb ; abundance of Hams and Bacon, from 8d per lb.—3Qo Tmpty Butter Firkins for sale cheap.— ■ Every article sold at this store is guaranteed standard weight Weigh all, weigh everything. -FENTOITg CEN TRAL STORES, Auckland Market. pITIZENS! CITIZENS!: CHUB N£S !' ABOLITION OF THE PROVINCES. , This all absorbing topic is agitating "the minds of all classes of the community during the vresent session of Parliament. Whi'e some are endeavouring to shew the lasting good to be obtained by this con solidating measure, others argue that in its mm fe-turos there is nothing »o warrant snch conclusions, and regard it as an artfully contrived scheme to plunder th's already impoverished pr- rinee for the sgeniml sement of tie South and our totaling. Empire City. In dread tof increasing taxation engendered bjr'tb* passing of Mr Vogel's resolution!, R. P. SPBNCBB, FAMILY GROCER AND . PROVISION DEALER, THE rp MAET, CORNER OF GREY AND QUEEN-STREETS, Desiros to notify that hels prepared to supply the public with FIRST-CLASS GOODS At sucli prices as will enable them to meet with cue & any extra tax»tion caased by Govern* mental changes. 0 IT IZB N 8! T R V TRY HIM. H I M OAIiX)LEBy AND HAttNESS The undersigned has received ex Jubilee. Wav Queen, Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals , Splendid Shipments of the above.' comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Biding Saddles (for Butchers' use) wit>« Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Soil fetlock Boots, Kn«« Caps, Brashes,, and Elmman'b Boyat* TBmbroua; cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bndles (Ladles' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Out Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body. Gompo, Shoe Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chain*, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DBAUGHT OA»* HAMES, All of which will be sold at the ' Lowest Cash Prices. Second-hand Harness for Sal*. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English > Ootonial-made Harness always on Hand or B } . Made to Order. 8 TO ARRIVE PER JAMES WISHART, * Saddles, Whips, Elliinan'i Embrocation, Nosebags,' T wigg'a '' Favourite " and Clark's Improved > D Clipping Machines, 40. w. a jonhs