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Printed and published by the proprietors, Gi:c/ ( McCullagh Reed., of North Shore, and Hsk^.-' ■ Brett, of Parnell, at their General Steam Printuj Office, Wyndham-street, in.the City of Auckland New Zealand :—' Tues^vy, Jakuaby 1874



| ■ — " r- Sewing Machines. fl rPATLOE'S PATENT LOOK i| JL STITCH SEWING MACHINES Are, with confidence, recommended to the public not only as containing Important Improvements, but also as being constructed throughout in the most . substantial manner possible. They make the Lock-stitch by means of a shuttle working in an Elliptic Direction in such a position that it is readily accessible, ar d where its action can jj j be easily seen. This is acknowledged on all hands to be the most beautiful and noiseless Shutt'e movement ;■; ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competitions, and have been awarded. FIVE PKIZE MEDALS. ■)j Agent:— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, QffEttN 3TREKT, NBAK TTI X BANK OF Nf.W ZEALAND |l CJEWING- MACHINES **J MADE BY THE BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) wilh some recent special improve ments, which no other Machine possesses. Every make of Machine, however farfremoved from excellence, professes to be better than any other. The task of selecting a Sewing Machine is therefore' rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, and has no other guide j. i than the representation of various dealers. Many people convinced of the advantage to be derived from using a Machine for needlework do not yet possess one because amrfng so many they are unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the |l| best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow me i| to point out some of the advantages of these Machines. They will do all that any other Machine will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, Felling, Cording, Binding, Braiding. Stitching, &c, &c., with a perfect stitch alike on both side 3. They are fitted with an improved break, which prevents the Machine turning the wrong way, and so entangling and breaking the thread. They make less noise than most Machines, and is the nearest possible approach to noiseless. They are very simple, and will run for years without costing a shilling for repairs. Every Machine is Warranted. Machines let out on hire, the payment for which goes towards the purchase. Machines of other makers taken in ex change. Repairs properly done. Needles for varioiis I' Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESLCP, ENGINEER, The FiTTiyq Shop, Vulcan Lane. THE " SINGER 77" TRIUMPHANT it' ■ —: || nn H E following abstract is taken -*- from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showirg the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he year 1572 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration :—STA-sronD and Co., .Agents for the " Singer" Manufacturing Company, 4719 cases, value £24,955 ; Lono and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wihon Company, 1G35 case 3, value £S<UG ; showing difference in favor of the"fcinger" Machine of 3054 cases, value £10,309. This extraordinary success of the "Sinobr" has been mainly achieved by the Company's "New Family" Machine, which is universally acknowledged to be the most simple to earn, the easiest to work, unequalled for strength and beauty of stitch, and the most complete and perfect in mechanism and accessories for every variety of ) Domestic Sewing and Embroidery. BEWARE OV IMITATIONS of the "SISTGER" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. ' ■ ■ Boots and Shoes. For the corns that lack assistance, 'Gainst bad roads to make resistance, And for those who walk a distance, Come and see what we can do. CjTAE COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. HE M U S ! i Having taken the premises next to Blair and :jv Lambert, and near the eutrance of the Market Hall, 1 begs to intimate to hk?friends and the public that he will open TO-MORROW (Sauturday), 20th instant, with an entire New Stsck of Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, consisting of— !;; | Men's Strong Watortights, Bluchers, Lace Boot 3, j Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &c !. ■' Women's Leather Elastic Sides, ' Lace Boots, and Balmorals, Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. A Choice Selection of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &c. I i • . £5T Note the Address :— S. H E M U S, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. — B. CEOCKER, VICTORIA STREET KNEAP. HOBSON STREET), I BOOTMAKEE, j TN returning thanks for the very ;jj JL liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really I superior article in any style of finish Jat a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. || s BOOTS! BOOTS! i | SELLING O|FF! Q BEOOKE3 Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of extensive > alterations which lie is about making he will Sell, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS ■ AND SHOES AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. [Call Early and Seeme your Bargains at the BLUE BOOT, 25G, QTJEEN-STREET) (Opposite the Market Hall), O. BROOKES, PROPRIETOR. Cabinetmaking. m & H. C~~O O X E CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 148, queen street, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices ;: Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonniers Toilet Glasses Mahogany Too Tables 1 Chimney Glasses, Gilt Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds j} "Walnut Card Tables Featfifer Bolsters & Pillows Wilnut Canterburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Worktables Flax, Fibre, & Elock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables flair & Spring Mattrssses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen Furniture Meat Saf s, ftc., &c. Parlour and Dining-ro< m Suites (6 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Cou. h) in Leather Cloth, Hair- Cloth, *c, from 112 Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suites in Damask Rep, &c, from L1212s Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 45a, 555, and 60s per half dozen American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety I Koekingjand. Folding Chaira. ' j



Drapery. >H to <g • H fe M J " 8 5 < 5 H"g I < * w •< % % n* % 4 wH a M° * » - 1 < i< E m nil ~ w 5 ki-j fc-1 —H M g Q I I ■ ■^y ILLIAjM EYRE ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (VICTOIt lA.-STRTSKT), AND AT THE MA R KET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bou2ht at auction a bargain ;— 26 pieces Hoyle's Fast-colored Prints.wAd per yard 1000 Horrock's 33-inch 8., 7Jd per j-ard ~ 50 pieces Lustre, at lOd per yard 30 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 ~ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s 0d per pair 10 „ Double Busk Corsets, 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Large lot Bo< s' Straw Hat?, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 3s per pah- Gents' White Leather Slippers, 2s Gd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Gd per pair SO-inch Wlgan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gent?' Canvas Elastic Boots, Ss per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere ISiots, ssod.per*pair 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers,*7s per pair. I have a lot of fancy Prize Canaries—the only first i prize in th city—for sale. W . EYRE. Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAJPITiL £750,000. rpHE South British is a thoroughly -»- local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOAE.DMAN. Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL IN* BURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE.1 CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS! PKEECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Valle's Buildings, Queen-street, Aucklan H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STAND AEIJ, EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ■ Head Office .. Dunedi^. This Company is now prepared to is3ue Policies against Fire and Marine risk at lowest current rates G. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN .SURANCE COMPANY. HH H E Undersigned having been Ec-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Eates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts ol the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queen treet. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. AUSTEALIAN MUTUAL PEO VIDENT SOCIETY. FOB MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,' ETO. NEW ZEALAND BEANCH : Head Office: Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declined every fifth year. Auckland Agent— HENEY GILFILLAN. Medical Referee— E. B. KENDERDINB,



-V:"';- Railway, _L_ ______ _ 4 __!„„__ _ '„. - ■ sA! AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. WANTED immediately, a few good Drivers .it Fort Rritomart ; wages 42s per week. Also, any number of men to work on the Hallway. , OWEN JONES & CO., i'ort Britimart. A -TJCKLAND AKD ONEHUNGA ' -Os_ KAILffAY. I N OTIC E. ALTERATION OV PASSENGER. TRAINS UNTIL \ FURTHER. NOTICE. On and after SUNDAY, January 4, Passenger Trains will run as under :— DOW «' T RAINS. WEEK DA VS. Ist 2nd 3rd 4th a.m. a.m p.m. pm. Leave Auckland .. .. 5.30 10.30 2.0 5 0 Leave Newmarket ~ .. 8.40 1.40 2.10 5.10 Leave Pan mure .. .. 8.50 10.50 2.20 5.20 ; Leave Peniose Junction .. B.IU 10.54 2.2-1 .").2-l ■ Arrive Onenunga : .. 0.2 11*2 2.32 5.32 SUNDAYS. Stations. Ist 2nd 3rd 4th sth Oth i a.m. a.in p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. j Leave Auckland.. 9.25 10 0 2.0 3.15 4.30 5.30 Leave Newmarket 835 in.io 2.10 3.25 -iao 5.40 Leave Panmure .. 0.45 10.20 2.20 3.35 450 5 50' Leave Penio.sejunc9.J9 10.94 2.21 330 454 5.54 Arrive Onehunga 0.57 10.82 2.32 3.47 5.2 0.2 U r TItAI NS. Vt'EKK-t) \YS. Stations. Ist 2nd 3rd 4th. i am. a.m. p.m. pin ! Leave Onehunga .. .. fl 15 11.80 3.0 5.45 | Arrive Pcnrose Junction 9.23 11.38 3.8 5.53 Leave Panmuro .. .. 927 11,42 312 5.07 I Leave Newmarket .. 037 11.52 3.22 0 7 Arrive Auckland .. .. 047 12.2 332 0.17 STNIJAYS. Statton.s. Ist 2nd 3rd 4th sth fith is.m. am. p.m. pm. p.m. p.m. Leave Onohunga io.it! 2.12 ?,:.u 4.42 5.44 030 AiTivoPeurose jun 10.20 220 :>..',',:> \ r><) S.SG 0.33 Leave Pi-nrose juti 10 24 2.:>.\ :;.:;0 454 5.54 Leave Panmuro .. 10.2S 2 2ti 3!:: 458 5.58 0.42 Lave Newmarket 10.3S 23S 8.53 5.8 G. 3 0.52 Ariive Auckland 10.48 2. IS 4.3. 5.18 0.18 7.2 PASSENGKIiS' LUGGAGE. First-class Pasiengera will be allowed 1121b. ; second-class, Doll). Dogs to *ny Station, od. SUNDAY TRAIN'S. Return TiUceta at SINGLE FARES will beißiU«l by all traiL.i. M.VRKET TRAINS. Return Market Tickets at Single Fare will be issued between the i'.illowii g Stations : — JKvory Tuesday— Auckland to Newmarket, for Hunter & Nolan's Bale Yards, 10.30 a.m train only Every Thursday—Auckland to Buckland's Sale Yards, by 10.30 a m. train only Every Friday—Onohunga to Auckland, by 0.15 a.m. train, SPECIAL TRAINS will run in time for the arrival and departure of Steamers to and from the Manukau. Passengers' Luggage put on board free of charge. GOODS AND PARCEL TRAFFIC. Arrangements are made for the transit of Goods and Parcels between Auckland and Onehunga. The rate w,H include both delivery and collection at One hunga only. further information may be had from Mr .T. AY. Smitli, Stationniaster, Auckland Station • I. R. DAVIKS, General Manager. Auckland Station, December 31, 187;-". T M. L E N N• O X «i • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC. [Established 1804. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS LOANS ON MORTGAGE EKFECTED A KBIT I! A TIONB UN Dp] RT A X lON EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. HOUSE of 4 rooms in Alma Pkce, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c\ Price. LICO. NELSON-STREET— A really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s Od per.week. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L4OO. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 90 acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price L 1.300. FARM of 100 acres in rich grass, 14. miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2.000. BARGAIN.—A Six-roomed House in White street Price, LGO. FARM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm front 3 the main road. Price, LIOOO. HOBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 50 feet to Bobson street, by a depth of 200 feet. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, LGOO, REMTJERA—A beautiful Site for a villa residence, adjoining the residence of William Hurst, Esq. The owner would lease the site, which consists of 5 acres, for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause. PAPaKURA — A good Homestead, with 30 acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c. Price, L 460. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-house, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L3lo.—Folio 132 c. ONETCTJNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street Price, LISO. fgONEHUNGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr Longley Price, L 450. FRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 73 x 100 Price, LIOO. FARM of 420 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Farm, and 30 acres are in rich grass. There is also t>vo acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carnage and live miles from the proposed railway station. Price LSOO ABERCROMUIE- STREET —An excellent six roomed nouse, next to the Wvnyard Hotel Price L 250. " ' ' ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There aro 5 acres of rich land ; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 350. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LSO cash. Title, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald MONEY LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. jyj O U 11 N I N Gk THE BEST STOCK OF In the City is to be found at J. M. McLACH LAN'S 218, QUEEN STREET. s. cl s. d. Black Alpacas, from 0 Si to 4 4 Black Muslins, from' 0 ?i to 1 0 Black Glace Grenadines, from .. .. 0 11J to 2 0 Black Challis Bareges, from .. .. 1 7 to 2 3 Black Prints, from 0 7.V to 1 0 1 Black Figured Alpacas, from .. .. 1 stol 11 Black Llama, from l oto 2 0 Black Tanizine (Mourning Alpaca) .. 3 9to 4 C Black Sedan Cord (wooldyed) from., 2 10 to 3 3 Black Barathea, from 2 3to 3 0 Black Balmoral Crape, from .. ~2 oto 4 0 Black Paramatta, (Silk Warp), from.. 5 3to 0 (i Black Coburg, from .. 1 oto 3 0 WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW. AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are prepared to JL make liberal CASH AD VAN O ES on WOOL. FLAX, GUM, &0., consigned to their correspondents in London or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



Notices. NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONPECTIONEB, XN returning than Is s for past favors, bogs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that ho has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Qucen strcet, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Gth November, 1873 Q E A. BATHING SOLID ROCK BATH7SMALES' POINT. . j i This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now > I Open for (lie S<-;ison. ) The Bath being excavated in the Foli-i Rock pecures | a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole ength and breadth insures a safe and pleasant, bathe to the most nervous as well ax to the bold swimmer. From JO till 12 each clay (except Sundays) ; for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, Ll Is ;do for Child ren, 10s dl. For lickets apply to HENRY KEESING, .Tux., St. Mungo Passage. Shortlncd street. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. HpITE Undersigned are Cash Pur •■*- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' ftc'&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET Opposite Post-office), Auckland iHP HE undersigned are Cash Pue j X cttasers of-HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, 4c, &c., at highest market rates, in any i quantity. Consignors direct wilj have prompt and immediate dish remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IR E LAND BROS., TANNKUB AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS 3AhDhELIY AND HARNESS. j HPTfE Under signed has received ex -n- Ferndnle, City of Auckland, and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of the iibove, comprising — Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Oig, and Spring-cart Harness. Hiding Raddles (for Bntchers' use) with I"Jruss Head and Cantle Plate?, Ladies' and Gonts"Hunting Crops, Saddle, Ilia-ness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brurhes,, ami Ki.t.iman's Royal Embrooa cation" i'or Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Brijles(Ladies'and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, -i-lior.se, and CY.rt Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Cents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs ]>;indy, Spoke, "Water, Body, Cornpo, Shoe,'and C'othes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART NAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cask Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale MOKE TO ARRIVE PER KERNDALE AND GLENHUNTLY. "W. S. JON ES, sa mrr/rat, harness-maker, & importer 1 5 4, Q U E ENS T R E ET. SADDLERY. nplIE Undersigned is tlie Cheapest -A House iii Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FORSTETt & SON (Next Union Bunk), QUE E X -STR EE T AUCKLAND, And at Mei/botthnk. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 186-I.] DS TE P HEN SON & [C O . • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffeei—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond an<-l duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, Clb, 71b 121b, 141b 81b, and 601b tina Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in \-\h tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk \ Mustard, Colman'a 1-lb, lib, and Tlbtins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & lihickwoll'sjand Bengal, in i-U> and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Kpp'g Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tina Nutmetj, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted size? Essence of Lemon and Assorted EssencesJ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCH NTS WYNDHAM BTR.KJET. AUCKLAND JJEMATITE PAINT PKEPAHED VROM HEMATITE IRON ORE. obtained from the District of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after sevei'e tests, has been found to surpass all others, and is epecially applicable to Iron Roofing, Park Fencing, Farm and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons, Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, tinting-, or staining being neces sary. It requires simply to be mixed with "Oil Mixture," according to "Directions for Use," and thus avoid the objections to all paints sold "mixed ready for use " The HEMATITE PAINT will be found to be cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or isiuc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OL O R MERCHANTS 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLA N D. OIL, COLOE, Q- LAS ~S AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op New Zkala 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 Glasses. Brushes &c. &o. rPHB AUCKLAND VENETIAN -a. BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, j BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, i VENETIAN HOUSE, ' SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z,



Groceries- OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. nHRISTMAS FRUITS & SPICES. \j FRENCH & GO. PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE AVith pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER : s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb 0 ?>| Finest Eleme Raisins, per lbj « ' Raisins, Sultanas, per lb ' n Muscatels, fine quality, per lb 1 J Table Bice, per lb Of , Sugars, from ° 4£ Salad Oil, per bottle ° 8 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, per lb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb n No 3 Rich Pekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ■• j ' No 4 finest quality, per lb .. .. •• ..30 Our TEAS are selected with great care, and are the finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality trives entire satisfaction. HAMS. P.ACOV. CHEESE, FLOUR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every description Fold by us are of the best quality, ami at the LOWEST PRICE. FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS, THE.PEOPIE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKET STORE. 252, QuEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS EROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NE W SEASON TEAS! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s M Tea will be found of ft First-class Quality. Our 33 Tea unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Pugar G£tl per lb A very Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 5d „ Jfobart Town Jams £(1 per tin A CHOICE ASSORTMENT or CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices :— s. d. New Patr«s Currants .. .. ..0 fij per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7 , New Figs, ex Chile .. .. ..10 per box Sultanas, Muscatels, .Tordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Xuts, &c, all of which will be sold at Tin-: Lowest Prices kor Christmas Cheer. A constant supply or Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. JMcConnell's Bacon, Ham.'-:, Cheese, &c, &c, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders, floods delivered. •if.TT Please Note the Address : - COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, <fc PROVISION DEALERS, W E HIKG T O X - S T Jl E E T (tfear Hepburn-street), -AUCKLAND. Money. MONET to Lend, in large or small sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laiskley. Solicitor, High street. MONET TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer. Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted, i George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. ~]\/TONEY to Lend on Promissory i-»-l_ Notes-for Two or Three Months, or longer periods ; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security.—Apply to Stewart & Apitleby, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, West Queen streets Holiday Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, NOETH SHORE. TH E Proprietors of the above Gardens beg most respectfully to inform the residents of North Shore and the public of Auckland generally that the Gardens are now open for the season, and for Picnic Parties they are specially adapted, plenty of shade, pleasant walks, cool arbours, also seats and tables at which from sixty to eighty could be accommodated at one time. Swings and other amusements for the accommodation of visitors. HEADS OF SCHOOLS LIBERALLY TREATED WITH. TEA and CORDIALS to be had on the place. W. WELLS & SONS, Proprietors. "IVTORTH SHORE NEW TEAR'S i-l SPORTS. PRIZES. PRIZES. PRIZES. THE MAZE. THE MAZE. AT THE ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OF THE SEASON. The Band of the Hobson Riile Company, under per mission from Capt. Bunxs, will be on the ground conducted by Bandmaster McComish. ' PROGRAMME : 100 yird Maiden Eace, L 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), LI 10s 200 yards Handicap Race, L 3 10s 100 yard Three-legged Race, Ll 10s 100 yards Boys' Race (under 12 years), Ll Greasy Pig, prize the Pig 300 yards Hurdle Race (3 feet hurdles), L 3 10s Sack Race/ Ll. In each event 6 to start or no race. Entrance money—s per cent on prize. Entrance to the Maze and Ground—Sixpence. NOTE : THE MAZE ! THE MAZE!! MAZE!!! A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. WILLOW GROVE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. rpHE Proprietor of "WILLOW |J- GROVE, in thanking the Public for their1 extremely liberal patronage, desires to intimate that Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly opened Gardens adjoining, and that he is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Eefrcshments during the holidays. Immense Supply of Fruit. iPrime Devonshire Cream. WILLOW GROVE, Second Gaidens from Lower Wharf. R. ALISON, •; Proprietor. \



Groceries. ~ > Tlle""W~e¥t EN D Q-EOCEETESTABL ISHM EN T, | CORNER OF GREYj t & QUEEN STREETS ; AUCKLAND. V MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT GR OCEES & TEA. MERCHANTS, TEAS. COFFEES. BLAIR & LAMBERT'S 2s, Cd. TEA thoroughly maintains its high reputation for excellency, combined with economy. Their Stock of Canterbury Bacon and Cheese is most extensive, and selected with the utmost care, and will be found second to none in the colony. Our Bright Yellow 5u SUGAR is well worth a trial. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY TRADL KEPT THAT CONSTITUTES A | FIRST-CLASS FAMILY TRADE. | ] | ■ SUGARS. SPICES. THE CHEAPEST AND BEST G-ROCERY ESTABLISHMENT Iff THE TOWN.



Kerosene. C AMEE 0 N'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explcs:ive. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from Einoke, smell, odour issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN It OBER T0 N & C 0., DURHAM STREET. r pHE CHEAP H AED W AEE HOUSE. J. & J. D I CKEY ' ' Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLEEY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHiN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stoves. Funeral Undertakers. tcF m"<To~ ~v l~ s~T y FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. WR. HAYWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Residence and Shop :_ Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. [Established 1842.] W J A "STI ESO N, , ' ' • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Txisx Supplied with Furnishings. WEILESLEY STREET EAST. Four Doors from Corner.



Miscellaneous. CHRISTMAS S ZlTi. ; 2 cases Girl's Kid .. 2 c 1 case Larger .. .. .. .. .. jj q 3 trunks Lhuk:*'House Boots .. .. 4 5 „■.'• 2 tinr.ks Fpcrrifh Leather 5 0 2 trunks Rent's Plastic Pi^es .. .. .! 10 6 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes .. • ~ 4 j ' 2 cases Gent's Oxford Shoes 0 5 '■' Slippers in Great Va'.iety. J. R 0 U T, HIOH STREET. MEDICO-EOTAHIC 'JDIEPEKHABY. H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victop.ia Strkt.t, Corner oi| Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodie, Diuretic and Female Restore tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS Proprietor of the far-famed WOEM POWDER?, | which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. *,•" A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to ITcallh n d Treatise on Midwifery on Sale yy INKS & HA. LL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW OX HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FTTENITTJEE, CAEPETS, EL OOE • CLOTHS, BILL IA ED CLOTH, AND GENEEAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, 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 the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CUT f TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. > Agexts for the GR 0 V E R "ft BAKER DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING- MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 ss. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. WE ARE NOW OPENING', Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP PAPERH A NG INGS: of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding tlie : large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD KATES. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors. Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' ', Colorsj and alVPainting Requisites, ;pRB Gilt and Stained ?3«S7^ ' PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDLNGS.Ii Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDEB H 0 LL A N D & BUTLER, 28 & SO. VICTORIA STREET. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! ; T" EJST in Sums from- Is. to £100 -»-d on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware, Clothing, and all other Merchandise. Thß strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes, on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. .H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER. , 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. Auckland. SHORTLAND STREET, - y Nearly Opposite the Post-ofmoe. -\ J ..