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Drapery. a k a if ;d show or AUTUMN (AND WINTER GOOD S [FROM RECENT SHIPMENTS. *• B. C A S S, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OP QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK OF COESETS IN THE PROVINCE. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S T7NDEBCLOTHING. CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. COMPLEIEST ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY IN THE CBPY, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DRESS MATERIAL. SPLENDID VARIETjY OP FANCY GOODS * ia L.OWE|ST PAYING PROFIT. B. C A S S, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, , 226, queen-street, Corner ov Welkesley-strebt. gILKS! SILKS! MLKS GLOVES! GLOVES! R. W. DYSONj' HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains— beautiful shades 1 case Black Glaces and Gosgrains, from 3a 9d per yard-—splendid value cases Ladies' Banish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Glevea", 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, Ss 9d per pair REAL LACE COLLARS, Etc., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132; QUEEN-STREET," Adjoining Messrs. Moiuuh's, Ironmongers. DYSON, Importer ~. - rof Millinery* Ribbons, ■ 0 ' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, !• / . Silks, Sec.< , , 130 and 132, Queen-street. •.,, : ,' DYSON, Importer of the Latest Fashions from London and Paris. 180 and 132 J iQueen-street, DYSON, Importer and (Manufacturer . *0f Ladies' Underclothing and Baby-ware. , ISO andSl3?,| Jueen-street.



Notices. OIL, COLOE, GLASS f AND P'APERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN "STREET, Next to Bank oir Nkw Zeal J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, "White Lead, Turps, Zinc, "White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Companr GUawe* Brushes %c *o. • CLARKE *B EO TH BRS' (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 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can bo relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises, or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER, 155, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. Auckland. SAI>jOLEEY AND HAENESS. THE Undersigned has received, ex "Wave Queen, Ferndalo, and late arrivals, Spleidid Shipments of the above, com prising— ■■ ■ Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Bupgy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock BonK Kn«. Cap 3, Brushes,, and Elliman's Royal Embroua. cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bridies (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Bupgy, Gifr, 4-Horse, and Cart "Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, und Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe Clothe 3 Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CAB'S HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Second-hand Harness for Sale- Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. TO ARRIVE PER JUBILEE, Saddles, Whips. Elliman's Embrocation, Nosebags Twigg's " Favourite " and Clark's Improved .Clipping Machines, &c. W. S. JO NE S, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPO&'AW 154, QUEEN STREET



JM. LENNOX • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established 1864. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT 'FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. WAIKATO—A BARGAIN—Farm of 250 acrc3 of good land at Te Eorl; 60 acres in grass. Price, L750-68d FARM of 51 acres. West Pukekohe, within 20 minutes walk of the Raiiway Station, 'Ihere are 20 acres of grass. Price, Lloo—66d Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets—City -A Large Shop and Dwelling House, with freehold Allotment. Price, LSOO - 65d BRIGHTON—AII that Property, lately occupied by Mr Bullein. This property is Beautifully laid out in Garden and Orchard, and command? a delighttul view. Freehold Allotment, 55 x 100. Price, Ll4o— 67d A beautifully compact Farm of 120 acres, 19 miles from town. There is a Flox Mill, and plenty of Flax 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 31ab House upon the farm. The Farm is situated about 28 miles south of Auck land, and is good laid. Price, L280.—58d. Six-roomed House in Collingwood-street, with freehold Allotment. Price L200.—59d. ONEHUNGA—A Good Business, with Freehold Premises, consisting'of Shop and Dwelling-house of 10 rooms ; also, two other Dwelling Houses. This property'produces an excellent income from the Shop, and additional income from the two additional Houses. There is 1J acres of 'Freehold in the centre of Onelranga. - 57d, FARM of 367 acres at Waiuku, 150 acres in grass There is an 8-roomed House built upon the Property, and every convenience for farming.—s7d. EDINBURGH STREET (Newton)— AFour-roomed House, with large Freehold Allotment. Price, LI6O —29d. . EDINBURGH STREET —A yeally good Six -1 toomed House, having four chimneys, stabling, excellent well of tyater, and fine Freehold Allotment, : Price, L200.--22d. ~ BROOKVTLLE — A Five-roomed House, with verandah baGk and front, and Freehold Allotment. Price,Hl 0.-25 d. WAXKATO- Farm of 100 acres at Paterangi, 8 miles from Alexandra, with small House and every convenience. Price, £410s an acre. , . WHITE-STREET^ (City)-A' comfortable foiii' roomed House. Ten minutes walk from the Union Bank. ~ n . ■ '! WAIKATO-A. choice, Farm of 200 acres, a large -portion of which is laid down in grass. The FarmHs all fenced, has a comfortable residence upon it, and s within a short distance of the township of Alexandra Price, IiIOOO. NELSON-STREET—A really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, lind is let for 17s 6d per week. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L4OO. . FARM of 240 acres, 14 miles from town, all, sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main-road. Price, LlO an, acre, i ~ . < -... .' HOBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 66 feet to B obson street, by a depth of 200 feet. Thoroare two Cottages erected thereon. Price, L6OO, • 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. ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. FRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 78 100 Price, LIOO. FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. ThereL 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 proposedjjrailway station. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LBO cash. Titlo, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS sco J M. Lbnnox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald ■ ~ — <— —~ . >;') TO OLD FRIENDS OF TWENTY YEARS' STANDING J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED Horn Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and wt)ll-ah'ed 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.



. Miscellaneous. By Appointment to BIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSON. UEOEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL 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 tho attontfon c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he home markets. /ESTNote the address — HBINEIOH X O HN, JEWELLER QUEEN STREET. T> P. SPENC-R-P Having taken over tho Business latoly 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 duo to the late Firm to be paid to the above. RE-OPEN FRIDAY, 10th INSTANT.



rpilE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN is THE BLUE BOOT. C. BEGOKFS Calls the attention of the Public to his 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. BROOKES, 250, quefn-street, (Opposite the New MarketlHaLL), npHE~ATTCKLAND VENETIAN A BLIND MANUFACTORY.



JM. HO ETON BUSBY, BLi|ND MAKER&WIEE WOKK.EB WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, •VENETIAN HOUSE, SHJOItTLAND STRF.ET. AUCKLAN JS.Z. ALLEYS LUNG- BALBAM THE REMEDY FOB OTJBINO CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ' ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so,often afflicted with throat diseases, will find a sure .remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes give relief; but: this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs Or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial? They will be pleased with the result, r and confess that THE BUBE REMEDY IS FOUND AT LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM'was first offered for sale: Its Rood qualities ! were soon made known at home; and very soon its ' name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly ■ every Drug Store in' the United States, —North. East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher with the people. ' It' it well-known on the Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received or it; and throughout Canada it is well and favorably nown, and sold everywhere. Bead what Capt. Foster writes. ■• Poet Burwell, March 23. Messrs. Perby Davis & Son : Sir—l am pleased to notify you of.the benefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. ! Having being troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and Sound it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. - Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwoil, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1.686 Messrs J. N; ITarris & Co. : Dears Sirs, -I have "made ALLEN'S LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and countiy, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles siaie me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam '' once come back again for more,'as it giv them satisfaction ; and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Pleaso send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—l am, yours, &c, THOMAS J. FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any otherC'ough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction Sold fey all Dealers in Family Mcd 'ernes. ■ " WHOLESALE AGENTS. L. I>. NATHAN & CO., Auckland, N.Z.



Drapery. TjJXPIBATION OP 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 cle;aeinq-out sale of- titr STOCK IN HAND. T H*E NATIONAL MART WILL HE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, THE 10th APRIL. FOR TEE PURPOSE OF MARKING DOWN THE STOCK, AND WILL EE-OPEN OK SATURDAY, THE 18th. S. & J. R. VAILE, Corner of Queen and Wyndßam-streets.



Funeral Undertakers. J^T McCULSXY FUNERAL UNDERTAKES, TOP OF HOBSON STKKBT. WR. HATWAfiD'B • CHEAP BKDDINO, UPHOLSTERY, A FUNERAL FURN SHING REMOVED I TO WYNDHAM BTRBKT, (Next Queen-street Corner.) Rcsldenco and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey 3 stroets. Sewing Machines. "VT O T f C E. T. P E~~A~~C 0C X, OPTICIAN, ETC., WILL BHOETLY HEMOVE TO HIS OLD SITE IN SHORTLAND STRE ET, (Opposite thk Post Office).. Just Landed, ex Anazi, Norham Castle, Ac., Aneroid Barometers, Binocular, Marino and Opera CJ lasses, Telescopes, Spectacles, in variety, Drawing Instruments. Steam Guages, Water Guage ■ Fittings, Models of Steam Engines, &c, &c. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. Fresh shipments of these now celebrated and truly excellent Machines just landed. Intending pur chasers are invited to inspect the Machines and List' of References. Temporary Premises— Queen street, Near the Bank of NVw 7w>i awd. ISIDORE ALEX AJS DEE 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1865,) BEQ-8 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. Thoipublic are Invited to inspect the premises and actory, where all the branches in the trade are carried on. ; SHORTLAND STREET, ;i Nearly Opposite the Post-obmob.



Races. A TJCKLAKD EACING- CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. MAY 25tii (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY) AND MAY 26th, 1574. STEWARDS: Mr Thomas Morrin Mr J. S. Macfarlane Major Walmsley Major Georpe Captain Fraser Mr Joseph Bennett JUDGE: Judge Bcckham. STARTER: ' ' Mr Robert Wynyard. CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr Henry Hardington. . CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr William Marks. H ANDIOAPPER: . Mr Joseph Bennett. MONDAY, MAY,25,,1874. ~„.,./ THE TRIAL STAKES-Of 40 soys, added to a sweepstake of 3 soys each; entrance, - suva" weight for age ; for all horses that have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to the time of entrance. Distance, lj- miles THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES—Of' 60 soys. added to sweepstakes o; 10 soys each ; la. ft for 2-year-olds; colts. Bst 101b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 81b. Nominations, 2 soys ; 3 soys on acceptance on general entry day, ISth May; 5 soys at the post. Closed ; 9 subscribers. Distance, 6 furlongs. AUTUMN HANDICAP—Of 150 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse to receive 25 soys from the stakes Entrance, 2 soys Horses to be nominated to the Secretary Of the A.R-C. at the Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 4th of April; weights will be declared on or before the 18th April. Accep tances, enclosing 6 soys, to bo made by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd May, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) on. night of general entry. Distance, 1J miles THE SELLING STAKES-Of 50 soys: entrance, 4 soys ; weight for age; distance. 1 mile- Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplus "to go the fund ; winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ; if to be sold for 30 soys, allowed 201b ; if to be sold for 20 soys, allowed 301b. lIACK RACE— Of 15 soys: entrance, 1 soy ; distance, i 1 mile. Winner to be sold for 15 soys, immedia tely after the race, any surplus to go to the fund. Post entry.



TUESDAY, 26th MAY, 1874. THE AUTOMN (HANDICAP) STEEPLECHASE— Of 100 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse to receive 20 soys out of the stakes ; entrance, 2 soys. Distance, 3 miles, over a fair hunting country, to be pointed out by the Stewards. Horses to be nomjnated to the Secretary at the Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 4th April; weights will be declared on or before 18th ApriL Acceptances, enclosing 5 soys, to be made by 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 2nd May, and balance of bweep (5 boys) on night of general cniry. . - THE Et, LEDGER STAKES-Of 100 soys. added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; nominations, 2 boys ; 3 soys on acceptance on day of general entry, ISth May, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. For 3-year-olds : Colts, Bst 121b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. Closed : 3 subscribers. Distance, 1 mile 0 furlongs 132 yards ■• -\ THE AUCKLAND CUP (HANDICAP)-Of 100 sotvs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each, second horse to receive 20 soys out of the stakes; entrance, 2 soys ; handicap to appear by 8 p.m. on the night of the first day'« races; acceptances, with 10 soys sweep, before 10 a m. on the day of the race. Distance. 1} miles. SELLING HURDLE RACE—Of 60 soys; entrance, 4 soys; welter weights for age. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplus to go to the fund : winner to be sold for 50 soys : if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b • if to be sold for 30 soys allowed 201b ; »f to be sold for 20 roys allowed 301b.' Distance, lfc miles: over 6 flights of hurdles NOVEL HANDICAP-Of 80 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 5 soys each; entrance, 3 soys Distance 1} milts. Winner to be sold for benefit of Race Fund. ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOAVING RACES To be made to the Secretary, at the Auckland Hotel, before 8 p.m. on MONDAY, the 18th May, 1874. SUMMER MEETING, 1875. THE DERBY. A Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, b ft., with 100 soys added *'or 3-year-olds : Colts. Bst 101b; fillies, Bstslb 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance, on general entry day. December, 18,4, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the ™cc. Distance, one miie and a half. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 am. or. the morning of the. race, or the nominator will be liible for the whole stake. AUTUMN MEETING- 1875. ■ t,, . Tlllt BT. MtUKRS HTA.KJSU. A Sweenskkes of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys 3d W-yoar-Zrids i Colts, Bst 101b ; fillies, Bit 71b • 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance on general entry day for Autumn Meeting, 1574 and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race' Distance, one mile and three-quarters and 132 yds Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning or the race, or the nominator will be liable for the woole stake. ■ • ' AUTUMN MEETING; 1875. THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES A Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, h. ft. ,• with 100 soys added. For 2-year-olds :, Colts Bst 3,01b; fillies, Bst 81b 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys' on accept ance on general entty day for Autumn Meeting, 1875, and 6 soys beforo 10 am. on the day of the race' Distance, 6 furlongs: Fqrfeit to bedeclared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. ou the TnorninK of the race, or the nominator will bo liable for the whole stakes. SUMMER MEETING, 1876. THE DERBY, A sweepstake of 10 soys each, Ih. ft-, with 100 soys added. For 3-year-olds : Colts, Sst lOlbs ; fillie3, Bst 51bs, 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accep tance on general entry "day, December,.lß7s, and 5 soys beforo 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Dia 'tance, li miles. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. AUTUMN MEETING, 1876. THE ST. LEGER STAKBS, A Sweepstake of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. For 3-year olds: Colts. Bst 101b; fillies, 88t 71b ; 2 soys on nomination; 3 soys on accept ance on general dntry day for Autumn Meeting, 1876, and 6 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of-the race. Distance, 1 mile 6 furlongs-132 yards. For feit to be declared and paid to.the'A.RiC. Secre tary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. SUMMER MEETING, IS7B. mares' produce stakes. Of 10 boys. each, h. ft., 2J ft. only if declared and paid before S p.m. on general entry day, Decem ber, IS7O, with 100 soys. added. For 3-year-olds, the produce of mares covered in 1873, and nomi nated as under : Colts, Sst 101b ;. fillies. Sst 61b. The winner of the Canterbury Derby, 1877, or Auckland Derby, 1878, to carry 61b extra; winner of both, 71b extra One mile and a quar ter. The second horse to receive 10 per cent, and the third horse 6 per cent, from the gross amount of the stakes. Entrance fee, 1 soy to the funds, to oe forwarded with each nomination. The foals to be named and described to the A.R.C. Secretory before 8 p.m. on general entry night, December, 1875. The half forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a,m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. N.B.—Observe that nominators of mares in this race will not be liable to any forfeit unless they also nominate the produce. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. Weights declared—Autumn Handicap, and Autumn Steeplechase, 18th April, 8 p.m. Acceptances—2nd May, 8 p.m.. . General Entries—Monday, ISth May, 8 p.m. N.B. —No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hours named. ■.-.:. . ■ WM. PERCIVAL, • ■ Secretary pro tern. ONET LENT OUT for Oapi ' talists on First-class Security at Current rateg Interest, iNo 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 upon really good security. .SH : A I R ( .ES, V!l ,, i I {{wn Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and .Insurance Shares Bought'and Solo. ' Ye' " ' "' :ft J. M. LENNOX.



Drapery. Q. B A N D ;:.8 Hg 01 W AUTUMN AND^WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, fe^'S? CLOTHING, Sf&{3£@ AT a, i/ieabttky & co.s Wholesale and Retail '; --- -J1 >ir. DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTEES, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. JUST LANDED, • ' 197 CASES AND BALES OF GENERAL DRAPERY MILLINERY, 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 iriust warrant A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. 25 pieces Fancy Checked and Striped Winceys, 4fd 50 pieces Aberdeen Wincey, 7Jd 50 pieces Extra Superfine, 9ld 49 pieces Real Aberdeen, wide widths Is 3d 25 pieces Extra Heavy Aberdeen, Is 6d 60 pieces 4-i Shepherd and Rob Roy Winceys, is 25 pieces French Merino, Is 9d 50 pieces French Extra Wide. 2s 6d The New Serge Cloth, in all colors 15 pieces Sultana Cords, in all leading colors, Is Plain and Fancy R"ps 30 pieces Fancy Ballerno Lustres, Is 3d Silk and Satin Striped Twills _ Silk Warp Winceys, Poplinettes, Skirtings Fancy Silk Warps, Is 3d 100 pieces Alpacas, Coburgs, and French Twills, ■Real Irlßh "Poplins, in all the new Shades, only 3s 6d 50 pieces French Winceys, for Children s Dresses, BJd 50 pieces Rich Black Silks, to be cleared at cost 2000 yards Plain and Fancy Silks, 2s lid per yard The New Tack Lace 29 pieces Imitation Welsh Flannel, lOjd 20 pieces Heavy Imitation Welsh flannel, Is 3d 24 pieces Real Wehh Flannel, Is 6d 30 "pieces, yard wide, Welsh Flannel, Is lid 50 pieces, other mnkes, from Is Crimean Flannels, Scotch Plading 30 pieces Linen Tick, 10} d 25 pieces Cotton Tick, 6Jd 12 pieces Loom Huckaback, 7Jd j: Horrock's Long Cloth, 4fd 25 pieces Watered Moreen, for Skirts, Is 3d 100 pieces Brown Holland, from 6Jd 8-4 Grey Sheeting, 9£d 50 pieces 72in White Sheeting, Is 4Jd . 90 dozen nuckaback Towels, 4s Cd per dozen Clark's 200 yard Reels, only 2s dozen C cases Ladies' and Gent's Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid.



SHOW ROOMS. We are now ffering one of the Largest Stooks o! FRENCH MILLINERY, Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods, Baby Linen, &c, *c. J A C X E T S. 500 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, richly trimmed, 5s lid. _ „, 160 Children's „ ■ „ n » 3s6d -600 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, 7s lid. 263.Girls'and Maids' „ from 4s 6d THE NEW DUESS IMPROVER, THE LATEST NOVELTY OUT. CRINOLINES, Satin Quilted, aad Angola Skirts. 1 case Infants' Merino PeUesses, richly trimmed 2 cases Infants' Quilted Silk and Satin Hats, from 61 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Hats, splendid value, 2s lid 1 case, containing Ruffles, Collerettes, Linen, Sets, . and Lace Goods. FURNIS H I N G. We wish to direct special attention to Our LA'R G B ;STOCK ,Q F EL;O O R CLOTHS, comprising every width from 1 to 30 feet, fifty different patterns to select from. .— : . 1, foot Stair Cloth. lOd per yard ~ ~, s . . 2 foot 3 Passage Oloth, from Is9d per yard '« S feet „ „ „ 2s 6d „ ~ ■ ; ,-: AH other width* from 2s 6d per square yard 10 dozen Handsomely Painted Splashes, 2s 6d each NOW LANDING, 100 pieces Crossley's 4-ply Brussels and Tapestry CARPETS, to be sold at 25 per cent, lbss than any house in town. 5 bales Hearthrugs, Door and Wool Mats, Sips Coir, . Flax, &c, &c- ■ '. . 50 pieces Coir Mattings, all width 3 5 cases, containing Marsella, Toilet, Alhambra, and th^New German Fringed Counterpanes, from' 3s 9d : 14 bales Wliite and Coloured Blankets, splendid value, from 7s 6d per pair. -. OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Has been thoroughly reorganized, and its former notoriety is now eclipsed by shipments to hand and dally opening Tip. Men's Black Cloth Sacs, splendid value, from 13s lid Men's Black Cloth Pagets, „ ~ 21s lid Men's Fancy Tweed Pagets „ „ 22s lid Men's Black Cloth: Galateas ,•» „ 16s 6d Men's Black, Blue, and Brown Beaver Galateas, from , 15s 6d ' Men's Tweed Galateas, all colours, from, 19s lid. ■-• | NOW OPENING UP.' , Men's Nelson Tweed Trousers, pure wool, from 12 lid Men's Sydney ~ ~ „ ~ 10s Mtn's Black Cloth Trousers, good value, from 14s lid Men's Black Cloth Vests „ », ■ 6s lid Men's Fancy Doe and Tweed Trousers, from 7s lid Men's j,, (very heavy) „ . „ 9s 3d I .NOW OPENING UP. Men's Heavy Top Coats, from 14s. 6d Men's Heavy Pilot Jackets, from 16s lid Men's He!avy Military Sox, from 9d per pair Men's Heavy1 Cotton Knitts, 6d per pair Men*s Fine Coloured Angola Sox, fiom 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 Youths' Clothing, this season's supply being the Largest and Cheapest. ever sub ■ mitted by any House in . New Zealand." , CALL AND JUDGE FOX YOURSELVES. . gf 'Noxk ihb Addbessi :-^> ' ' :''A.;;iiiisJA;BUßr : :&' op.,,;;;";; WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS' i ?? ■ AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEa-STRKET.



Insurance. ~ FIRE AND MARINE, Established 1859. CAPITAL.. .. .. ~ \. PAID-TIP CAPITAL .. 5 &J RES^VTf AND RE-INSURANCE FUNDS ~ ~ ... 5 6'<»0: ; Insurance of svery description effected v\ L^ current rates, and claims promptly met *** GEORGE P. PIERce; . __J^*s». THE SOUTH BRITISHTITRE^ , MARINE INSURANCE COMPAfiV 5 OF NEW ZEALAND. capita .. .rT .._•'.. THE South ,/Britisli is a; thorouehW local Institution, with more than Mo ,k * holders all resident in the colony. 'Fire and iff" Riska taken at the lowest current rates./ A. BOARDMAK. I ; ': "• Manager, VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE tv SURANCE COMPANY. HHHE Undersigned haying I,^ Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared toacc»)i on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Baia o Premium, Risks upon every description of Propeju and Merchandise hreughout the Province.' Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to ana fro ß all parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the tsnni may desire. All Claims settled with promptifode and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 3, Qnya troet. > HENDERSON 4 MACFARLANE,' April rpEE NATIONAL EIRE IB MARINE INSURANCE COMPAKY OFHIW ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings. Hills, ud 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 Offtcts : 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR,. Local Manger. Kerosene.



rpHB CHEAP BABDWABE HOUSE. J. & J. It IC KEY j olicit the attention of partie* Furnbhlßg to their LARGE STO Ci ov TIBLE CUTLEET, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL : . '• |g — -,:,■ . ■ SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS ft SONS' - ~ .... ■ ■'■:''':- IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSBET KWVJ ' LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' r IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERTKKW® JOHN WIGPALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED - ' -' •■ . KNIVES AND FORKS. " LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In grant variety. :■" CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. -HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS* RAZpBS. SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STPIS' ; THE BEST ASSORTMENT EJf HB Two tons of Knives, &c. to aoiwe from. DOWNER'S :KEBdSI# (The only «^e Brand) .: JTJST ARRIVED, PER HINPOSI^' ' Star Kitchen Ranges and Regfat*,, TALLOW, &C, &c.. at highest a»,,. -^ Cash remittances returned at uw^rr