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Miscellaneous. 111 110 BUILDEES, CONTEACTOBS ;!:;■ R AND OTHERS, ;-' El j 1 i Ijreiiders will be given tc the above by the under | I L'ned for all kinds of Smithwork, _c„ from this I a Be. •''( m 43T Address— PETER BIRLEY,' SMITH, ENGINEER, ETC., f I UCKLAND and MEECEE liH jp_ RAILWAY. NOTICE. | 1 NIGH T T~R AIN S. fill II I Traffic Manager's Office, Auckland, May 7,1874. l|:||on and after FRIDAY, May 8, and until further •j j jptice, a l'assenger Train will leave Auckland Station ;;,:' ,[r Onehunga every Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, ■p. Zd Friday at 11.15 p.m., returning from Onehunga, Hfl: 12.25 a.m., calling at all Stations each way (if 91 faqiiired). Ml I By order, ml W. J. SMITH, Ml Traffic Manager. undersigned are Cash Pur ls: m. chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL i ; i ALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any [I ijjuantity. it. i| Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate IJjlash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. II IRELAND BROS; , JjfjANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS iran.-i. IW_ IL, COLOE, GLASS !|JN/ *-ND PrAPERHANGINGS. fl kkoUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, SJfl Nest to Bane or New Zeal ' J. HENDERSON, : of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Vijpinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cablnet fijMakers'Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Oompa*. j' 'jjpi«-e^ Brashe- So.. &o. i fPABA PAEA lEON AND COAL 1»«Jt COMPANY. NELSON. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. 111 Met bourne. ' R. Blackwood, Esq. (McMeckan, Blackwood _ Co.) j| P. Hanna, Esq., M.L.A j! Captain W. H. lamond, Merchant I Captain John McLean I "H. W. Langlands, Esq., Langlands' Foundry' ;ji! H. Dodds, Esq (Robinson Pros and Co.) || J Anderson, Esq, Engineer i|| Hon R. B. Anderson, Esq, M.L C. '■'A H. A. Coffey, Esq, Melbourne Shipping Exchange I J B. Motherwell, M.D. '■ H. D. Edwards. Esq (Wright & Edwards) T. H. Merritt, Esq, C.E. J. Dallas, Esq, Melbourne Rolling Mills A. Borthwick, Esq With power to add to their number. CAPITAL £75,000 In 15,000 Shares of £5 each. | 10s on application ; 20s on allotment; calls not to exceed 10s per month. IThe promoters have secured extensive rights at Parapara and the adjacent Coalfields at Collingwood, Province of Nelson, and feel assured theundertaking | will prove a thorough success; 4000 -shares have been j already applied for in New Zealand alone. The Share List will close on the 18th of this month. t The attention of investors is directed to this splen -4 did undertaking. It is backed by most influential H people in Melbourne, and possesses attractions for ' investment rarely offered to the public Samples of Coal and Iron can be seen At my office Vaile's Buildings, where prospectuses and full infor mation can also be obtained. GEORGE SAMUEL GRAHAM. PEIVATE BOAED AND RESIDENCE, [SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room, &c. ' Tebms Moderate. MRS A. FOSSETT, HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, SHORT--ND-STREET. * TO OLD ERIENDS OE TWENTY YEARS' STANDING J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hoeson Street." Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s 6d per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland. January 6,1874. "DALLIN BBOTB.EES, THE WELL-KNOWN MANUFACTURERS OF CORDIALS, &c, or SUPERIOR QUALITY, Established at the Thames since 1867, Beg mos. respectfully to inform the Public of Auck land that they have opened a * BRANCH BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND In Premises lately occupied by MESSRS. BEDELL & WATSON, Brewers, Wyndham-street, -Next door to the Clanrlcarde Hotel, And trusts by supplying genuine and superior article they will share a fair patronage of the trade generally. • BALLIN BROTHERS Take this opportunity of.returning their best thank to their numerous friends and customers for their past liberal favors, and assure them that every order shall be punctually attended to. Highest price given for Bottles of all kinds. D O W D E N> AUCTIONEER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, QUEEN STREET, (Near the Union Bank), Begs to Inform his Friends and the Public that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, And wili attend-with promptitude to any Goods placed in his hands for auction or private sale. Auckland, April 10,1874. L MONEY! MONEY !§ i MONEY ! ENT in Sums from Is. to £100 m . -25 ?_ kinda ot Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware. Clothing, and all other Merchandl-e. The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes «on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGEN, ( |@f ';: PAWNBROKER. I \ 165, QUEEN STREET, |Opposi_tk Savings Bank. Auckland. i _



Drapery. Q.RAND SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTER Gr O 0 D_S FRO RECENT SHIPMENTS. B. : C ASS, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK OE COESETS IN THE PROVINCE. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S UNDEBCLOTHINGr. CHEAPEST IST AUCKLAND. COMPLETEST ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY IN THE CITY, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. s EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DRESS MATERIAL. SPLENDID VARIETiY OF FANCY GOODS AT LOWEST PAYING PROFIT. B. CASS, CHEAPSIDE HO USE, 220, QUEEN-STREET, Corner of We__es_et-stre_t. Miscellaneous. CLAEKE BEOTHEEB' (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 Price 3. .Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WE WOULD EESPECTEULLY CALL ATTENTION TO OURj NEW STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS EX HINDOSTAN, Which |for variety and beauty of design cannot be ____ equalled in Auckland. ■—■ jg t- :•• ■— -\y e have also Large Stocks of Linseed Oil and White Lead (in wood and iron), Scrim, Brushes, Window Glass, Varnishes, Artists' Materials, and in fact every Painting Requisite. To country orders prompt attention will be given, and to those settlers living beyond the reach of tradesmen, every information with reference to the using of material will be gratuitously given. HOLLAND & BUTLER, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER agents for the . Nelson Hematite Paint Company, Geo. Boyd's Prixe Field, Drain, and Socket PI », *» TO TOUEISTS AND THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC. MESSRS MORRISON & CO. Have much pleasure in annnouncing that they have purchased Mr Bennett's interest in that well-known Hostlery the ROTORUA HOTEL, Ohinemutu. Mr James T. Morrison will take the management of the business, and no trouble or expense will be spared to make '' The Rotorua" a real first-class Hotel. The Bar has been newly stocked with the best brands of Ales, Wines, and Spirits The Culinary depart ment will receive special attention. It will be the Proprietor's study to secure and deserve support, and make the Rotorua Hotel " familiar" in the mouths of the public " as hoHsehold words." A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. Established in 1847. ~ President : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Vice-President : WILLIAM RATTRAY, ESQ. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday .. .. .. .. , „ „ Wednesday „ „ Thursday „ „ Friday • „ „ And .to receive Money only on Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which o.per cent interests allowed.*i **t?' *- v s «**n R,_CAMERON, | . Accountant



Drapery- Drapery. J]:XPIEATION OE PARTNERSHIP. Our term of Partnership will again expire on the 30th June. To facilitate an adjustment of the Partnership accounts, and entering into new arrangements for the future, we shall hold a I CLEAEI N t G-0 U T SALE OF THE STOCK IN HAND. JUST OPEND THE NATIONAL MART IS EE- OPENED, CASES AND THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE i STOCK IS DISPOSED OF. GENTLEMEN'S NEW ZEALAND S. & J. R. VAILE, Corner of Queen and Wynditam-str_ets. FLAX SHIRTS. Funeral Undertakers. TO* MoCULSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STBEBT. WE. HAYWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, * FUNERAL FWRN SHING .WAREHOUSE, REMOVED . TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-street Comer.) I Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey 1 streets. HHAYLOE'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES ARE UNRIVALLED FOR FAMILY USE. SAMUEL COOMBES, ~~ INSPECTION INVITED. AGENT, T. PEACOCK, SHORTLAND STREET, j93" Opposite the New Post Office. "_s 80, QUEEN STEHET. mHE AUCKLAND VENETIAN A BLIND MANUFACTORY. . M. HORTON B3USBY, BL.IND MAKER&WIHE WORKER J WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, SHOBII.ASD STR}_3.' AT <tO_ >" v SHORTLAND STREET, I Nearly Opposite the .PoBT-owicSt *



A LINABUBY** C 0., CITY HALL. RICH CARPETS. g^THE NEWEST PATTERNS AND LATEST f COLOUBINGS IN EVERY DESCRIPTION OP CAEP E T S Are constantly being added to our already VERY LARGE and ATTRACTIVE ASSORTMENT. 150 PIECES Brussels and Tapestry Carpets from 3s 6d per yard Smyrna, Axtninster, and French Tournay Velvet Pile Hearth Rugs, and Sofa Slips 'to matctlM Carpets 25 pieces Hemp Csipetinpa, handsome patterns and warranted, excellent wear, only lO.d per yard 25 pieces New Zealand Flax Carpeting, warranted to wear equal to Coir Matting, at Is 6d per yard. 3 """" A LARGE STOCK OF FELT CARPETS. Druggetlngs, Stair Carpets, Stair Damasks Muslin Curtains, Wool Damask*. Union Damasks Curtain Holders. Furniture Twills Cretones, Bullion Fringes, 31n to 12in wide Linen Ticks, from 10W per yard Cotton Ticks, from C_ per yard The new silk and worsted Greek Lace Bordering., in' all colors. BEST QUALITY ; 3-4 Coir Matting, 2« 3d 4-1 Coir Matting, 3s 5-4 Coir Matting, 3s Cd 0-4 Coir Matting, 4s 103 pieces China Matt'ng, 9_d per yard All sizes in Wool, Cocoa, Chain and Velvet Pile Dr or Mats Velvet Pile, Turkey wove, Victoria, Damask, and Cloth Table Covers, in great variety. JUST OPENED 3 CASES QUILTS AND COUNTERPANES, Comprising— Elder Down, Marseille Toilet, Victoria, German Fringed, and Alhambra Quilts, from 3s 9d. THE LARGEST STOCK OF '..._ FLOOR CLOTHS IN NEW ZEALAND, From Ift to 30ft wide. 3 4 Floor Cloths, from Is Od 4-4 Floor Cloths, from 2s Cd 6-4 Floor Cloths, from 2s 9d And all other Widths from 3s 3d per yard. 500 PAIRS WHITE AND COLOURED BLANKETS, All sizes, from 7s 6d per pair. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN AUCKLAND tor HOUSEHOLD LINEN. 54in White Sheetings, from Is 72in White Sheetings, from Is 80in-Twill' Sheetings, from Is 9d 90in Twill Sheetings, from 2s 6d. White Damasks, Loom Tableing, Toilet Covers, Towels, Hucks, Damask Cloths, Napkins, &c, _c N.B.—Fresh Shipments to hand. FRESH MILLINERY, DRAPERY; CLOTHING, ETC. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. __T Note the Address :— A. LINABUEY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEH-STREET.



"Watchmakers. T\f ATCHES, JEWELLEEY, Etc., Etc., Etc. SELLING OF;F! E. BECK, Queen-street, Auckland, In returning thanks to his numerous patrons for the support hitherto accorded him, begs to intimate that he purposes visiting England shortly, and is deter mined to CLEAR OUT THE WHOLE OF HIS V_LUABLE fBTOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC. ISIDOEE ALEXANDEE 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1865,) BEG-S most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. ■ t The public are invited to inspect the premises ana actory, where all the branches in the trade are carried op. - By Appointment to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSON. tteinbich kohn, JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quarts 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, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER ANp PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he home markets. «_TN"ote tho address — HBINBIOH KOHN, JEWELLER. QU»EN STREET. Hotels. "pn"EW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORjE, corner of symonds street & karangahape road Private Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF-PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, _s per bottle small, 2s kartell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 48 and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunvllle's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, Ss per bottle; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry. 5s ; smaU, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2a Old Tawny Port Wine, 6s ; small, 2s 6d English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and nines' Brandy, 5s 6d*per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle 0 d Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 6s 6d per bottle Champagne, 3s and Ss 6d per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)samo as from Bonded Storo. Assorted cases of the above made np for families an picnic parties. SAMUEL EVINSON PROPRIETOR T\/rANTJ__ATJ HOTEL. HENRY HARDINGTON, Proprietor. The rapidly increasing importance of Onehunga as a port of arrival and departure, the extension of the railway, the connecting of the peninsula with Mangere, and the general favour Onehunga has obtained as a place of pleasurable resort, has induced the Proprietor to spare neither pains or expense to make it A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, AND travellers' HOTEL. The establishment has been so re-arranged as to afford the best accommodation for visitors in transitu between the por and other ports of the colony; as also for those who seek Onehunga as A MARINE TREAT, whether for pleasure or health. The accommodation comprises COMMERCIAL, TRAVELLERS', PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE ROOMS. The Bedrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and comfortably furnished. Every attention, under very experienced management, is paid to the wants of customers. The charges are strictly moderate; a good table is kept, and the WINES, ALES, AND SPIRITS are the best procurable. In fact nothing has been left untried to make the MANUKAU HOTEL worthy of the highest patronage which may be awarded to it. The Stabling accommodation is admitted to be the best 1b the Province. ONEY LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rat Interest. No charge made to Lender, £3,000 to lend at 8 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L25 and upwards also advanced apon really good security. SHARES, Gold£Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. ; __ [J, M. _BNN OX.



Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE A__ MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL- .. .. .. .. &mm THE South British is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 900 _ar_ holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marino Risks taken at the lowest current rates j A. BOARDMAN. _^ Manager. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. ;' rTI H E Undersigned fhaving been ' Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise hreughout the Province. - A_o, on Hulls of Vessels and.Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payab either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assnred may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude , and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queen * treet. HENDERSON k MACFARLANE, Agents. HHHE NATIONAL EIEE 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 or Foreign Office Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest rates. Auckland Branch Of_ttcts : 25, QUFEN-STREET. , ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. CjTANDABD , " FIRE AND MABINE INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEW ZEALAND. I Capital .. .. ' ONE MILLION STBRIiN. Head Office—Princess-street, Dunedin. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehouse! ' Dwelling-houses, &c., at current rates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and _ k nds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either on o valued or open Policies, n the most favourable. terms. I Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurers will participate in the Profits of the Company. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agen f Kerosene. __ ___. ■ -. Z Ij _ r pHE CHEAP HAEDWAEB JL HOUSE. ' :' ——— '■ $g $* J. & J. DICKEY olicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their ■ LARGE STOCK * OF TABLE CUTLEBY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL ; | SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., * ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KinVK LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' ... ~ .. . IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED jjjj 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 ST*E» THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE 0*" Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose fro* j - __■ \ • ■ DOWNEB'S ICEEOSIItfv (The only safe Brand) JUST ARRIVED, PER HINDOS^ Star Kitchen Ranges and "^^^^