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Sewing Machines. TATLOE'S PATENT LOOK 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 DIRBOiION in such a position that it is readily accessible, ard where its action can be easily seen. This is acknowledged on ail hands to be the most beautifuland noiseless Shutt'e movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at all the more recent competition'!, and have been awarded FIVE PfiIZE MEDALS. Agest :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, Qtnray strtmt.t, steak Tin? Bank of New Zealand SEW ING- MACHINES MADS EY THF. BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best parts of the best Machines (avoiding their defects) with 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 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 among so many they are unable to satisfy themselves as to which make is the best. As a practical man and an Engineer allow me 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 sides. They are fitted with an improved break, which prevents the Machine turninp 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 various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESL OP, engineer, The Fitttno Shop, Vulcan "Laite. THE " SINGER""TRIUMPHANT. P"p H" E following abstract is taken -A- from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showir g 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 tnken into con sideration : —Stakford and Co., Agents for the " Singer" Manufacturing Compmy, 4719 cases, value £24,955 ; Lon'ci and Go , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, 1035 cases, value £8646 ; showing difference in favor of the " fainger " Machine of 3084 cases, value £1u,300 This extraordinary success of the "Sin'Gkr" 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 OF IMITATIONS of the "SINGEIi" MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, Agent, Short]and 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. . JgTAE COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. ■■ s.: He M'U g>u :•■ Having taken ths premises next to. Blair and Limtjhrt, and near theei trance of the Market Hull, begs to intimate to hisjfriends and the public that he will open TO-MORKOW (Sauturriay), 20th instant, with an entire New Stsck of Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, consisting of— Men's Strong Watert-ights, Bluchers, Lace Boo.ts, Balmorals, .■: Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &g 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. B3T Note the Address : — S. H E M U• S, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. B. CEOCKEE, VICTORIA S/T RE E T [(NEAR HOBSON STREET), , BOOTMAKEE, IN returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any style of finish "at a very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OJFFL Q B E O 6' X E S Begs to inform his numerous customers and the piiblic generally that onaccount of extensive alterations which he is about making ' he will Sell, ~ FOP. ONE MONTH ONLY, • HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the BLUEB O O T, ' '256, QUEEN-STREET) (Oppobite the Market Hall), • ■ ; O. BROOKES, PROPRIETOR. Cabinetmaking. rri & h. c 0 o K'E CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14S, QUEEN STREE'I, Haye on Sale at Vert Low Prices Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonniers Toilet Glasses Mahogany Too Tables Chimney Glasses, .Gilt . Walnut Suites Perambulators, Superior Cedar & Mahogany Suites Music Stools Feather Beds Walnut Card Tables Feather Bolsters & Pillows Walnut Canterburys Toilet Ware Walnut Whatnots Matting* Door Mats Walnut Worktables Flax, i<'ibre, & Hock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattrssses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitchen I'urniture Mest£af(S, A-c;,&C. Parlour and Dining-room Suites (C Chairs, 2 Fasy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair ,'-'■'" Cloth, 'Ac, fromLl2 Imitation Walriut Drawing-room Suites in Damask, Rep, &c , from L1212s ■ ■ ; i-Vv.'i Cane-seated Chairs, 40s, 455, 655, and 60s per half dozen American Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, in variety Rockingfland Folding Chairs.



Drapery. N s Hm N 2 J rt I 1 I«' 5 O M 5 g S<l fe « «sI §■ • " < QQ 3 rh. A z <J *g » *° * - .11 -1 * 1 - rS i ° - 11 1 a P-l X " el W | R § ■^T ILLIAM E T X E ENNLSKILLEN HOUSE ( VICTOUI A -STR KKT), AND AT THE MARKET, Will Sell the following GOODS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain .— 2G pieces J logic's Fast-colored Prints,1?.Ul per yard 1000 Horrock's 33-inch B , 7itl per yard ~ 50 pieces Lustre, at 10(1 per yurd 30 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 ~ Josephine Coloured Kid Gloves, 3s Gi pel pair 10 „ Double Busk Cortcts; 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corseta, f.s each largelot Bo>s' Straw Hat', cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 3s per pair Gents' White Leather Slippers, '2s Gd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Cd per pair SO-inch Wigan Bheetiug, at 2s per yard Gents' Canvas Elastic Boot 3, Ss per pair ladies' Colored Cashmere Boots, osGd peripnir 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I have a lot of fancy Prize Cunaiics-the only first i prize in th city— for sale. W . EYRE. |_ Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITA.L .. .... ,'.'. .. £760,000. qpHE South British is a thoroughly -i- local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Kisks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN.. ' Manager. SCOTTISH COMMEBCIAL IN. BTJRANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN | • • AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 8, Vailo'g Buildlngg, Queen-street, Ancklau ' H. W. HEATH, : Sub-Agent. STAND AED .EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Optice .. Dt/nkdin. I This Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Mre and Marine risk at lowest current rates : G. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. ] VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN- -i SURANCE COMPANY. v THE Undersigned having been ■ Re-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 of 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. A USTEALIAN MUTUAL PEO •*-*- SOCIETY. ■ ' : FOB MTJTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,' ETO. 1 * * \' fi? ■ Til . . > ■ NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office: Wellington. Present Mnvaz, Rbvkmtte £280 000 I Accumulated ani> Invested s^im, '£1,330 000' Persons Assuring with thl* Office t&are the wiw J profits, and a Bonus is declared every fifno. year. ' Auckland Agent— HENRY GILFILLAN,



Hotels. I J^" E W OALED. QN I A WHOLESALE AffD RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET & KARANOAHAPE ROAD Private Entrance— Symonbs Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4a per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark: Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s . - - ( Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s Gd per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine. 5s ; small, 2s (3d English Ginger Wine, 8a per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 6s 6d pc bottle Geneva, JDICZ, 4s Gd per bottle j Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle 1 Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Cs 6d per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Gd (o 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bended Store. Assorted cases of the above nude up families and picnic parties. S A MDEL EVINSON' PROPRIETOR LATE THISTLE HOTTL, QUE EN T STREET. P. DAR B V Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and th public that he has RES 17 MX D IiUSIN VS S on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obta-nod permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OK PRICES. Per Bottle. H. I). Superior Adelaide Wine 0 Mai'toll's and Hcnnessy's Palo Bnmdy .. ~ i 0 Martell's and ETonnessy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Grcenloes and Colville'a Whisky .. .. ..3 6 Campbelton Whisky .. .. 3 G Dunville's Whisky 3 c West India Rum .. .. .. ~ ..3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 ft Superior Sherry a (1 Old Port Wine .. .. .. .. ..4 0 Superior Old Port Wino (Sandlman's Four Din mond) 61 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASK Oksuink Uiiakdh. Per hottlt- B. 1) Hennessy's Brandy .. .. .. .. ..5 0 Marttill'a Brandy 50 Geneva.JDKZ, large .. 4 C Geneva, JDK7,, small ..3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and atad Burnett's ~ ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum .. .. ~ ..5 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. .. .. ~ ..4 0 Champagne No 2 .. .. ~ .. ~60 Champagne No. 2, piut3 .. .. .. ..3 0 Champagne, Jacquoson a .. ~ ~ ..5 0 Champagne, Jacquesou's, plnta 30 Claret, St. Julion .. .. .. ~ ..3 0 Australian Wines, very bosl brands .. .. 3 G Townsend's Sarsaparilla ..6 0 English Ginger Wine.. .. .. ~ ..3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 AJe and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. IS Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by tho gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families atul picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. ____ Terms—Strictly Cash OCCIDE NT AL. OCCIDENTAL OCCIDENTAL. LUNG E E S TOREPvS (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOR). XO MORE KTCED OF BOCTOK3. The following Medicines will lie dispensed for the benefit of the public: TJMR "FOIt, DOSES : Ear-openers, 5 a m Reviver, 6 am : '■ ■ • P-Head Reducer (certainty), G.3o"am Renovator, 7 am Appetizer, Sam Digester, 9 a m P—Staffers arid Lunch, 10 to S Sweet Talkers, 12 Spooneys, 12.20 pm P—Special Tea, lpm Lightning Dew 3, 2 pm Retirers, 3pm Roarer's Double, 4pm • . Sitter-up, spm Invigorator, 6pm • P—Throat Clearers, 7pm Hunky Ticklers Bpm Sociables, 9pm National Consolers (a la Dunedin), 10 p m Night Caps, 1L p m Dick and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m . P—Boston Floats, free. N.B.- -The items marked' P are entirely for the use of the Permissive Public, none others need apply at the hours set opposite. . : ■ Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. ■''"'■'';! V JEDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. ROYAL UrEORGrE H TEL, j NEWMARKET. X> S. BOACEE, Proprietor JL«J*late of the Blub Post Dining Rooms), bogs to inform his numerous friends andUistomers:that he has succeeded in securing Ihe above premises, and having at very great expense thoroughly fitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. R. S. ROACHE, Proprietor. Notices. NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS O.F NORTH SHORE. THE.Uudersighed begs tp announce to the residents of tho North Shore and sur rounding districts that he intends opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoiiia-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, December 17th, 1573. His well-known character while conducting business an Auckland for the last four years ho trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only, a first-class article will be supplied, and bogs to solicit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. F. IT. HAMMOND, Victoria Butchery, North Shore. ME EAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to) either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T WISEMAN has added to his! <J • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied3 Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c, &c., and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and' Plough Harness on hand, ov made to order at the "tftest notice. Queers by Post Promptly Ayparpsa) to,



Notices. NOTICE. ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, FN returning thanks for past favors, begs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, Oth November, 1873 CjEA-BATHING SOLID ROCK BATH,~SMALES' POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Polii" Bock recures a firm footing, i>nd with the stone stops nlongits whole ength and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 till 12 each day (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 fid. For lickets apply to HENRY KEESTNG. .Tun., St. Mungo Passage, Shortland ttreet. TO FAIIMEES, SETTLERSi BUTCHEES AND OTHERS. HpHE Undersigned are Cash. Pur -&- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool* &C.,i!&c., at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SfIOKTLAND STREET Opposite Post-office), Auckland. TIHE undersigned are Cash. Pur oiiaski>.s of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &C M at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND EROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS A it o v i. t « o _ JSAJjDLBIiS: AND HARNESS. ~ Undermined has received ex -3- Ferndule, City of Auckland, ami late arrivals. Splendid.Shipments of Hip above, comprising— Bent English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, arid Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with lirass Head and Cnntlo Plates, Ladies' and Ueuta' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, 1101 l Fetlock Boots, ICnee Caps, Brushus,, nnd IClltmam'u Koyal Embl'.ocA cation f<.r Horses and Cattle. Saddles, I'n.ilos (Ladies'and Cents') Hunting Buggy, Gig, 4-lTorse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Laches' anrl Gunls' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe "and Clothes Bru.'ihes Thongs, Loggings, l'ole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowkht Cash Pricks. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Coioiiial-mado Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Salp MOKE TO ARRIVE 11.11 I-KRNDALE AND CLENHUJSTLY. W. S. JO NE S, SADDLER. HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPOPvTEB _J 5i- Q]LZ jJL_^_s I !i E ET SADDLERY. nPIIE Undersigned is the Cheapest -*- House in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddleiy, whol. sale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. FORSTER. & SON (Next TJnicri Bank), QVE E N -STII EV. T A UC!KL AN B, At-c> at i\ti;r.p.oujiKK. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established lSCi.] DSTEP HEN SON & [C 0 . « Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffer;::— Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Nativo in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed In lib, 21b, 41b, Clb, 71b 121b, 14!b 81b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk' Mustard, Colrnan's J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & lSlacl(weU's t |*nd Bongs', in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutme?, wholo 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 sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences^ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCH NTS "WyXDHAM BTRKKT. AUCKLAND JJEM ATITJS . PAINT PREPARED FROM HE MATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe 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 clieaper than other paints,- as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by HOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & O LOR. MERCHANT S, 2S & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland, OIL, OOLOE, GLAS 8 AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op New Zeala . 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. &c. ' • nPHE AUCKLAND VENETIAN -&.'>••!«'! BLIND ; MANUFACTORY; ~;,. M.. HORTON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE,



Groceries. OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS," NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. riHEISTMAs"iRUITS & SPICES. FRENCH & CO. PEOP L E'S TEA WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb 0 5J Finest Eleme Raisins, per lbj .. .. ..0 7 Raisins, Sultanas, per lb ' ° 10 Muscntels. fine quality, per lb 1 ° Table Rice, per lb ..' ° •' Sugars, from .. .. .. .. .. ..0 4* \ Salad Oil, per bottle ..08 TEAS FOE THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strong Tea, per lb 2 0 No 2 Superior Tea, per lb 2 c No 3 Men Pekoe Flavoured, per lb .. ..3.0 No 4 finest quality, per lb .. .. .. .. 3 C Our TEAS are selected with great care, and are the. finest combination of the rarest Black Teas. The quality (rives entire satisfaction. HAMS, BACO-J. CHEESE, FLOTJR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every descrfption fold by us are of the best quality, aod at the LOWEST PRICE. TEEN C H & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKFT STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, and branch store in the market. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NE W SEASON TE A S ! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s Cd Tea will be found of a First-class Quality. Our 3s Tta unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Sugar 5H per lb A vi-ry Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 5d ~' Hobart Town Jams Sd per tin A CHOICE AS sOttTMENT of CHRISTMAS FRU I T S To be sold at the following very low prices :— s. d. New Patras Currants .. .. .. 0 5l per lb. Kinr-st Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7 ~ New Figs, eje Chile ' 10 per box Sultanas, Muscatels, Jordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, Ac, all of which will be sold »t Tue LowbjsT Prices for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConnell's Bacon, Hams', Cheese, &c, &c, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders. Goods delivered. fcß~ Please Note the Address : - COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, & PROVISION DEAL-ERS, WEL LIKG TO X -ST BEET (jVear Hepburn-street). A U C X L AND. Money. MONEY to Lend, in large or small sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High street. IyiTONEY TO LEND on first-clasa J_?JL freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted. - George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. MONEY to Lend on Promissory Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods ; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security. — Apply to Stkwart & Appieby, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, West Queen street.? Holiday Notices. VAUXHALL GAUDENS, NOETH SHOEE. 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. NOETH SHORE NEW YEAR'S SPORTS. PRIZES. PRIZES. PRIZES. THE MAZE. THE MAZE. AT THE ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OF THE SEASON. The Band of the Hobson Rifle Company, under per mission from Capt. Bukns, will be on the ground conducted by Bandmaster McCoinish. PROGRAMME : 100 yird Maiden Race, L 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), Ll 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 10a ' 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. THE Proprietor of WILLOW GROVE, in thanking the Public for their extremely liberal patronage, desires to intimate that '■ Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly opened Gardens adjoining, and that lie is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments i during the holidays. Ihmhwse Supply of Fruit. !.,.. [Prime Devonshire Cream. WILLOW GROYii. Second Gaidens from Lower Wharf. R. • -A-L' IS O-N,— ..... * PJWPRTETQB,,



Kerosene. CAMERON'S DIAMOND KEROSINEOIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosivk. 0000. WE call your attention to this Oil, whigh we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from Rmoke, smell, odour isnuing from common Oils, and bairns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 For Sale by all dealers In New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHNROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. r pHE CHEAP H AED WAEE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY •rj Solicit the atteniion of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, i ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGEES & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHU 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 Kniyes, &c. to choose from. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), -, TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN/ Star Kitchen Ranges" and Register Stovcu. Funeral Undertakers. J^ M"TcT~U L~ S~TT V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. WR. HAY WARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN BHING WAREHOUSE, RE M O V ED . : TO WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Queen-streot Corner.) Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. [Established 1842.] W J A "M~I E SO N, V * • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, dko. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Thidk Supplied with Furnishings. WEI LB 8 LEY | STEBiBT] EAB T, Four Doors fioai Corner!



Groceries. m , &%?> "the wlTslmbnld geocbey establishment \ CORNER OF GEEYL& QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT GEOCESS & TEA MBBOHA-NTS, . . .....;., ;;;: ■'■•• \ T'E AS. ' COFFEES. BLAIR & LAMBERT'S 2a. 6d. TEA thoroughly maintains its high reputation for excellency, combined with economy. Their Stock of Canterbury Bacon and Cheese is most extensive, and selected with tfie'fl 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" TFIE GROCERY TRADL KEPT THAT CONSTITUTES A L-FIEST-CLASS FAMILY TRADE. 'J| I i ',; SUGARS. SPICES; .1 . ■ I ■■ ■ I - • !__ i i<} , THE CHEAPEST AND BEST GROCERY ESTABLISDMBiNT IF '' THE TOWN.



I Miscellaneous. '■"[ ifjHHISTMAS' ~sTTS. 2 cases Girl's Kid 2 8 1 case Larger , " 3 (j 3 trunks Ladies' House licots ;. .. ~ i':e ■ 2 liunks Pponish Leather \ 5 a .2 trunkss Gent'gJlastic Sides .. "' in* 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes .. ~ "4 j; 2 cases Gent's Oxfcrd Shoes .. .. .'! cG1 :. Slippers in Great Variety. J. ROUT, ; I £ IJIGTI STREET. MEDICO-EGT.AMC DISPENSARY.^ H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL'■* 'H HEIiBALIST, 65, Victoria Strkkt, Corner o?f Cttapkl Strekt. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodlc, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietor of the far-famed WORM POWDKEP, which are acknowledged to be the most rnarvelloEi and effectual remedy ever known. V A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Healtii nd Tieatise on midwifery en Sale. "^y INKS & Hill: CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTEREES AJSTD" GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS,- Jj HAVE XOW ON HAND „ i THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FUKNITUKE, CABPETS, EL 00E CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND GENERAL EUENISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Wliieh 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 TO ANY PLAN. CAPvPETS MADE UP AND LAID. Agents for the GEOVEE & BAKER -• ': DOCJBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH' SEWING- MACHINE S, 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 AEE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP P APERH ANGINGS J of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD BATES. xrrt.,l -r , Als0> Large Stocks Of White Lead (m wood andiron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes,'- Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and alJ^Painting Requisites, ,; ' Gilt and Stained . f.\'im PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDIK.GS.L Glass Shades, &a PICTURE FR AMI N G TO OBDEE HOLLAND & BUTLER. 23 & 30, VICTORIA STREET. ' L MONEY! MONEY! MONEY.'" ENT in Sums from Is, to £100 °" f,M kl&ds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated: ware. Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. L. H. NEUMEGE N, fl PAWNBROKER 165, QUEEN STREET, ■ Opposite S a vinos Baste:.* Auckxajtd. : . ■J SHORTLAND STREET, Nearly Opposite the Post-office. /^'l;