=j== - = m Printed and published by the! proprietors, Gsoßftu ■&£, McCullaoh Reed, of North Shore, and HyffH* V "'; Bai^rr, of Parnell, at their General Steam V^fj^JSw J_ Office,, Wyndham-street, in the City of AufriiCgßlS fl New Zealand :— -^"v, J "'," | Satubt?a.y, Januaby 3, 1874 ' ,'' ' : I*l , .... i I ■ ■ , I ' ' . t■; .. J. ■•■• ". J»*

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Sewing Machines. TAYLOB'S PATENT LCCK STITCH SEWING 3rACrIINE3 Ari. with cccSdeEce. recommended to the public not only as cntainin? Important Improvements, but also as bsin? constructed throughout in the most substantial n:ar,ner possible. Tcey make the Lock-stitch by mesns of a shuttle working in an Elliptic Dip.tciiox in such a position that i; is readily p.c-c-'Siible. ard whe^e its ac'ion can be easily seen. * This is acknowledged on aU hands to be the most beautiful and noiseless Shutt'e movement ever invented. These Machines have obtained distinction at ail the more recent competitions, and have been awarded ;.:__-.s__. FIVE PRIZR MEDALS. Agext :— T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, QrTE«!>" STRETtT. NKAE THF. P.ANK r,F yTTW ZEALAjm qEWI NG- MA C 111 NE S KJ made by the BRITANNIA COMPANY, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, combine the best part* of the be3t Machines (avoiding their defects) with some rEcext 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 self-ctin? a Sewing Machine is therefore rather a difficult one, especially if the purchaser has no knowledge of machines, and ha 3no 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 sat,i?fy themselves a3 to which make is the beat. As a practical mm and an Engineer allow me &a point out some of the advantages of these Machines. Tiiev will do all that any other Machine will, and do it better, including Hemming, Quilting, Belling, 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 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 go?s towards the purchase. Machines of other makers'taken in ex change. Repairs properly done. Needle 3 for various Machines, Oil, Cotton, and Extras. G. W. HESLPP, ENGINEER, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lamb. THE '"'SINGER" TRIUMPHANT. THE following abstract is taken from the Custom-house report of the Melbourne Journal of Commerce, showing the import value of Sewing Machines imported by Victoria during he year 1872 from the two leading Sewing Machine Manufacturers in the world. The Machines imported from makers of less note are not taken into con sideration :—Stanfoud and Co., Agents for the "Sint-er" Manufacturing Company, 1719 cases, value £24,0^5 ; Long and Co , Agents for the Wheeler and Wilson Company, JK'.r, cases, value gif'.JG ; showing difference in favor of the " hinger " Machine of 3084 cases, v^lue £16,300. This extraordinary success of the "Sikoer" has been mainly achieved by the Comrjany'3 "Nf.w 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 Serving and Embroidery. BEWAIiE OP IMITATIONS of the "SINGER" MACHINES M. A. ALDRICH, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Boots and Shoes- Eor the corns that lack assistance, 'Gainst bad roads to make resistance, And for those who walk a distance, Come ar.d see what we can do. OTAR OOLOjNIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. H E M U S Having taken the premises next to Blaip. and Lamjjeht, and near the entrance of the Market Hall, begs to intimate to hisffriends and the public that ho will open TO-MORUOW (Sauturday), 20th instant, with an entire New St»ck of Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, consisting of — Men's Strong Watertights, Bluchers, Lace Boots, Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoe 3, &c Women's Leather Elastic Side.', Lace Boots, and Balmorals, Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. A Choice Selection of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &c. itS° Note the Address : — S. H E M V S, STAE COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. B. CBOCIBE, VICTORIA STREET L(NEAE HOBSON STEEET), BOOTMAKER, 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 articlo in any style of finish a Very reasonable price. November 7, 1873. BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OJFF! Q BROOKES Begs to inform his numerous customers and tho public generally that on account of extensive alterations which he is about making he will Sell, EOB ONE MONTH ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES 4T PKICES WHICH WILL DEPY COMPETITION. u Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the BLUE BOOT, 256, QUEEN-STREET) (Opposite the Market Hall), O. BEOOKES, PROPEIETOR. Cabinetmaking. m ~& H. COO X E CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, 14S, QUEEN STEEET, Have on Sale at Very Low Peices Iron Bedsteads Walnut Cheffonniers ■ , ; 1 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 W'dnutCanterburys Toilet Ware ; Walnut Whatnots Matting & Door Mats Walnut Work fables Flax, Fibre, & Flock Mat- Walnut Centre Tables tresses Walnut Occasional Tables Hair & Spring Mattrssses Office and Hall Tables Straw Palliasses Venetian Blinds Kitcheri Furniture ' Meat Safes, &c., &c. ■'■'■■.. Parlour and Dining-room SuitC3 (C Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, and Couch) in Leather Cloth, Hair Cloth, 4.0., from Ll2 ) Imitation Walnut Drawing-room Suiteß in Damask Rep, &c , from L1212s (miG4eO4A Chairs, 40s, 455, 655, and 60s per half-- Am«ri<i*fr Cmii* iui>\ Worubsoated Chairs, in variety DtoikinitffuuX V oldinr/ Choirs, ■>-r



Drapery. ■i s < <j & . j_ 03~ 2 « r—«. *"■ O -j of j ■< w M P g ' KMN £ S " - 2 _3 — rH i— f ° M£. P S <j S5 M 9 M H & h. t> S „ . g g g g a P, P *v " •*-* --^ 3Q "^ "5 S I « '' «j *g a -° * q 3 H s £yj -> m -2 i. a, a fc fed J O O Q TX/" IL'LIAM EYRE ENNISKILLEN HOUSE (VicToniA-STKKF/r), AND AT TUB MARKET, Will Sell the following COOLS cheap, having been bought at auction a bargain .— 20 pieces Uoj-le's Fast-colored Prints,'7^d per yard 1000 Horrock'a 33-inch B , 7.kl per yard' 60 pieces Lustre, at lOd pof yard 30 dozen Gossamer Falls, from Is Cd to 2s each 20 ~ Josephine Coloured Jvicl Uloves, 3s od pel pair 10 ~ Double Busk Corset?, 4s each 5 ~ French Summer Corsets, 5s each Largelot Bo- s' Straw Hat.-, cheap Gents' Sail Elastic Slippers, 8s per pair Gents' White Leather Slippers, 2s Cd per pair Gents' Carpet Slippers, Is Gd per pair SO-inch Wigan Sheeting, at 2s per yard Gent.«' Canva3 Elastic Loots, 8s per pair Ladies' Colored Cashmere J-ioots, ss6d per"pair 50 pair Gents' Drilled Trousers, 7s per pair. I hive a lot of fancy Prize Canaries-the only first prize in th city—for sale. W . EYRE. Insurance. THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND , MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAJj £750,000. THE South British is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 900 share holders all resident in the colony. Fire and Marine Bisks taken at the lowest current rates. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL ]_? a >0 SUEANCE COMPANY. FLEE AND LIFE. . CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLIN AGENTS: PEEEGE AND OBAHAM, No 8, Vailo's Buildings, Queen-street, AuckTai H. W. HEATH, Sub-Agent. STAND ABD. EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OFNEW ZEALAND. Head Ofeice • .. Dunedin. This Company is now prepared to is3ue Policies against Fire and Marine risk at lowest current rates. v - G. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. •■; '.... -jk ''%'-. .■ " -v~- ~" . •'.'■: HH H E Undersigned having been Ite-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Bates o Premium, Rißks upon every description of Property and Merchandise threughout the Province. Also, on. Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and from all parts of the world. Losses in Marino 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. .'. I~J it ";). If:; : :i 'A '£ '■• HENDERSON „ MACFARLANE, Agents. A USTSALIAN MUTUAL PRO il. vident society. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE^ ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: > Head Office: Wellington. ;Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated and Invested Funds, £1,830,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declaied every fifth year. Auckland Agent— «■ ~ ,t, . HENRY GILFILLAN. ; Medical Eeferee— ;' ~' X T. B. KENDERDINE,



Hotels- ME¥ CALEDONIA^ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL , WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, cop.ner ov ' symonds street & kaeangaeape bo ad i Private Entrance—Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Eennessv's Fale Brandy, 4s ocr bottle : small, -2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4^ per bottle ; small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4; per bottle : small bottle. 2s I Jameson's rhiblin* Whisky, 4s and 4s Cd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle. 2s Bum, Si per bottle ; small bottle, Is 6d Old Jamaica Itum,4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4? per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s fed per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port r-'ine. 5s ; small. 2s 6d English Ginsrer Wine, Ss per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. j Hennessy's, kartell's, and Hines' Brandy, 5s Od pc bottle i Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Od per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 2s per bottle ] Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champigne, No 2s, 6s 6d per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret, 8s to 4s per bottle * Townsend's SarsapariUa, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s Od !o 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4cl per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon Coverproof)same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up families and picnic parties. SA MUEL EVINSON PROPPJB T O R T ATE THISTLE HOTTI, J~i QUE E N S T REE T. P. D A RB V Has pleasure in announcing- to his friends and th public that lie has rest; me d .b usin Ess on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen streef, having obta ned permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. . Per Bottle. H. D. Superior Adelaide Wine .. .. .. .. o Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. ~ 4 0 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky 3 0 Campbelton Whisky 3 0 Dunville's Whisky 3 0 West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good .. 3 fi Superior Sherry .. .. .. .. .. 4 (• Ob! Port Wine 4 o Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 5 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASK Genutnk Br.ANDB. Per bottle h. n Hennessy's Brandy & n. Martell's Brandy 6 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small .. .. .. .. 3 0 Old Torn, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Bum 50 Dunville's Whiskey ..40 Champagne No 2 .. .. .. ~ ..50 Champagne No. 2, pints 30 Champagne, Jacqueson s .. .. ~ ..GO Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints .. .. ..3 0 Claret, St. Julien ~3 0 Australian Wines, very be3t brands .. .. 3 c Townsend's Sarsaparilla .. .. .. ..50 English Ginger Wine 30 English Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ~2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted eases of the above made up for families and picnic: parties. Liberal allowances mr.rlo to n/holooalo p«rcl>i>3oro Bass' Burton Alo on draught. _ , __ Terms—Strictly Cash O(JCIDE NTA L. OOCID ENT A L 0 0 01 DE.NTAL, T, U X Gr H E STORESS -4-1 (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOB). NO MORE NEED OF DOCTORS. / ' The following Medicines will be dispensed for the Lenelit of the public: TIMK FOB doses : Ear-openers, 5 am Reviver, dim P —Head Reducer (certainty), O.SOjarn Renovator, 7 am Appetizer, 8 a m Digester, Oam P—Stuffers and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers. 12 Spooneys, 12.20 pm P—Special Tea, Ipm Lightning Dews, 2 pm ltetirers, 3pm Roarer's Double, 4pm Sitter-up, spm Invigorator, Opm P—Throat Clearer.?, 7 pm llunky Ticklers 8 pm Sociables, Opm National Consolers (a la Dunedin), 10p m Night Caps, 11 p m Dick and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m P—Boston Bloats, 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 ICth January. Two Prizes. (EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. ROY A L OEO RG E H TEL, ' , NEWMARKET. T> 8. ROAC II E, Proprietor JL«Mato of the Blub Post Dining Rooms), begs to inform his numerous friends and ctistomers that he has succ-eeded in securing the above premises, and having at very great expense thoroughly Kitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. : . . R. S. 'KOACHE, Proprietor. . ' Notices- . NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OE NOETII SHORE. npHE TJtidersigned begs to announce -a- to the residents of the North Shore and sur rounding districts that he intends opening a first-class. Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday .next, December 17th, TS73. 'His well-known '-character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a first-class article will bo supplied, and begs to solicit then- kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. , , , . E. H. HAMMOND, ,-fQ •' Victoria Butchery,' North Shore. '•' •: '-. ME EAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, I"rivy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all reauests 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 , ' . NEW STOCK OE SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. T" WISEMAN has added to his W • j Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied 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, or made to order' at tho shortest notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. Queen Auckland.



Notices. NOTICE. ! ME. MATHIESON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONEB, I ; FN returning (banks for past favors, ! bess to inform his Customers and the Public generally i j that he has Disposed of the whole of his Plant and Business to Mr E. Watsbs, Confectioner, Queen street, where the Business will be continued on and after THURSDAY, oth November, 1573 OEA BATHING SOLID ROCK BAThTsMALES' POINT. ThisFavrrite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Solil Rock secures a firm footirp, and with the stone steps along its whole eneth ar.d 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 : Frr a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on \ entrance. Ticket for one year, Ll Is ;do for Child : ren, 10s Cd. for 1 ickets apply to HENRY KFESfNG, J\:s., St. Mungo Passage, Shortland street. TO FARMJSRS,IiETTLEKS, BUTOHEPS AND OTHERS. npHE Undersigned are Cash Pur -*- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' &C..5&C at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., ; SHORTLAND STREET Opposite Post^nfllee), Auckland npBE imdersisrnedTare Cash Ptje -J5- OTrASEKH of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., tanner?. AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS — LHJLZ T- :UL. n _ . SALDL m f AND HARNESS. nPHE Undersigned has received es -d Ferndale, City of Auckland, and late arrivals, Splendid .Shipments of the above, comprising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Biding Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Bras.s Head and Cantle Platos, Ladies' and Cents' Hunting Crop.", Saddle, Harness, ar.d Polishing Compos. 801 l Fetlock Boots, Knee Caps, Brushes., and Elliman's Boval Emeroca- CAI i"N for Horses and Cattle Saddles, Isrijies (Ladies'and Gents') Iluntint, Bug!.'}-, Gig, 4-Uorsc, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Cents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, M;-.ne, and CUpping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe 'and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leprt-ir.fs, Pole Chains, and IMPBOVEO SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HA MRS, All of which will he sold at tho Lowest Cash Prices. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English 'and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made t.j Order. Second-hand Harness for Sale MORE TO ARRIVE PER KERNDALE AND GLENIffJNTLY. W. 8. .TONE S, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER _ 1 5 4, Q U E EN ST R E ET. ~~ S ADD LER Y. npTIE Undersigned is the Cheapest A, House in Auckland for purchasers of every description of Saddlery, wholesale and retail. Country storekeepers supplied. L. POPSTER t SON (Next Union Bank), Q v i-: i-j N -:s rj: kk t Axr c is. l, ait n, Ami at JfKi.BOur.Nri. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. ESTABLISHED ISvI.J T\ ST E P HEN 8O N & !.C O . Ay« Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 4lb, Clb, 71b 121b, 1-llb 81b, and .')0lb tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in }-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk '• Mustard, Cobnan'a i-lb, lib, and Tlbtins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blaclswell'sjand Bengal, in i-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fiy's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, 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 Spice 3, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxo 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 ■VVyndham street. Auckland TT E M A T I T E PAINT PREPARED TROM HE MATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Collingwood, 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 timo ; 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 Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by j lIOL AND & BUTLER, OIL & OLOR ME RCHA NT S, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, \AUCK L A N D. niL» OOLO.fi, GLASS V/ AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op New Zeala j 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. rjpHE AUCKLAND VENETIAN -8- BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER & WIRE WORKER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, V SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND N.Z. ■



Groceries; OUR MOTTO BEING "SMALL PROPITS AND QUICK RETURNS,"'' NONE CAN UNDERSELL US. pHEISTMAsIwiTS & SPICES. FHEHCH & CO. PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE With pleasure publish their PRICE LIST AS UNDER :— s. d. Fine New Currants, per lb.. .. .. •• 05J Finest Eleme Baisins, per lb] .. •• •■ -I Baisins, Sultanas, per lb :.. .. •■ •• 0 10 Muscatels, fine quality, per lb .. .. >• I J Table Bice, per lb ° | Sugars, from .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 4._. J Salad Oil, per bottle ° 8 i TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! s. d. No 1 Fine Strone Tea, per lb - ° No 2 Superior Tea, per lb .. •• >• 2 C No 3 Kich Pekoe flavoured, per lb .. ..3 0 No-1 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 gives entire satisfaction. HAMS, BACOV. CHEESE, FLOUR, and GENERAL GROCERIES of every description sold by us are of the best quality, and at the LOWEST PPJCE. FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEO P L E'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKFT STORE, 2;j2, QUEEX-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 SEA SO N t'e A S ! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s Cd Tea will be found of a First-class Ouality. Our 3s Tea unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Sugar .. .. .. 51d per lb A. vi-ry Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 5d ~ Hobart Town Jams .. .. .. .. 8d per tin A CHOICE AS-ORTMKNT or CHRISTMAS F R UITS To be sold at the following very low prices :— s. d. New Patras Currants .. .. ~ 0 51 per lb. Finest Eleme Raisins .. .. ..0 7 ~ New Figs, ex Chile 10 per box Sultanwa, .Muscatels, Jordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, Ac., all of which will be sold at The Lowest Prices for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConnell's Bicon, Hams-, Cheese, &c, Ac.-, always in Stock. Families waited en for Orders. ( ioods delivered. ,?ST Please Note the Address : - COLLINS BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, & PROVISION DEALERS, W ELLINOTOX-ST R EE T (Nea? Hepburn-street). ) A U C X L AND. Money. ~j\/TONEY to Lend, in large or small -i-0_ sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley. Solicitor, High street. "jV/rONEY TO LEND on first-class L*J- freehold security, at low rate 3of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted. ;' George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. "jVTONEY to Lend on Promissory ■Lv.l. Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods ; also, £1,000 at current ratas, on good security. — Apply to Stewart & ArPLEISY, Bill brokers and Commission Ag.nts, West Queen street."? Holiday Notices. VAUXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE. TH E Proprietors of the above Gardens beg most respectfuUy 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 bo 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. NORTH 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. Bunxs, wiU be on the ground conducted by Bandmaster McComish. ' PROGRAMME : 100 yard Maiden Race, L 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), LI 10s 200 yards Handicap Race, L 3 10s 100 yard Three-legged Race, LI 10s 100 yards BOys' Race (under 12 years}, LI Greasy Pig, prize the Pig - —- - 300 yards Hurdle Race (3 feet hurdles), L 3 10s • Sack Race, LI. . , . In each event 6 to start or no race. : ; > '■--' '--••' i Entrance money—s per cent on prize. Entrance to the Maze and Ground—Sixpence/ NOTE: THE MAZE<-';•■ ; T H E M A Z E! ! ; | •■!''-. ;MAZE:! PI;U ,V. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO. YOU ALL. WILLOW GROVE. ... I C HEIS TMA S ~ 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 he is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments during the holidays. Immense Supply of Fruit. •.Prune Devonshire Cream. . .... 0 WILLOW GROVE. ■ Second Gardens from Lower Wharf. R. ALISO N,'' \ Proprietor. -.4 #iU ,\J f,.i, i, s, j \U,i jii i



Kerosene- CAMERON'S DIAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AND OVER FIRE TEST, And Gcakahteed Non-explosivk. 0000 WE call your attention to this Oil, which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odour issuing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other Oil. 0000 '->j^ v^ N*^ For Sale by all dealers in New Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHN ROB ERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. rpHE CHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY " Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK op TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE <fc DESSERT KNIVES. JOH^N 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 A SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Knives, &«.. to choose from, DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (The only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register Stoyes. \j_\ Funeral Undertakers. JyTj M~TlTlf^L s""TL I V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, ~;.:■ TOP OF HOBSON STREET. . WE. HAY WARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING ,-, [ '•. WAREHOUSE, } ; ■"' RE M 0 V E D i I : TO WYND HA M STRE ET, (Next iQueenrstreet Corner,) ,;■ 1 Residence and Shop :r'Corner of Pitt and Grey I . ■. streets. J . ;,_ era——i—■ — lIMIIIM ■lIMHI «l Ill« lIMMBIWM——— m. . [Established 1842.] ; . STO* I [jl A -IVFI -E: SO N, ; ''""• FUNERAL !uND]^TAKER,&o.; . Cemetery-Enclosures. on Hand or Made to Order. | The Txide Supplied -with Fubkishikos. < WE J. LESLEY STREET EAST.' Four Doori from Corner.».' , ~,'.".,!'/



Groceries. ~*. ""THE WEST _END'&EO"cEfiY ESTABLISHMENT,^ CORNER OF GREY,.& QUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. ') c MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT GSOCEBS & TEA MEE CHANTS, i—- i | TEAS. COFFEES. | J !__ BLAIE & LAMBERT'S 2s. 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 the utmost care, and will be found second to none in the colony. Our Bright Yellow 5d SUGAR is well worth a trial. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY TRADL KEPT THAT CONSTITUTES A 'FIRST-CLASS FAMILY TRADE. r ! r i i SUGARS. SPICES. f i i ! .. . .1 _ __^! .; i THE CHEAPEST AND BEST GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN I THE TOWN.



j Miscellaneous- QHRISTMAS ~S~A~IIe. 2 cases Girl's Kid .. .. .. .. ..2 6 1 case Larjrer .. .. .. .. ~ !! 3 « 3 trunks; Ladies' House Boots .. ~ \\ 4 g 2 trunks Spanish Leather .. .. .. \\ 5 InF 2 trunks Gent's Elastic Sides .. .. ,\ \q q ', 1 case Youth's Oxford Slices .. .. !! 4 6 2 cases Gent's Oxford Shoes .. .. .".'6 0 Slippers in Great Variety. J. R 0 U T. High street. rjHHE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY^ JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND Gp.EY-STREETB, (In front of the New Market.) MR. A. M. WILLIAMS Begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that although he has heen burnt out "twice" he is not yet consumed, and th&t he has THIS DAY EE-nPENFD r his Dispensary in those Brick Premises in front of I the JSew Market, which is novy- replete with a SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CHEMICALS 0 PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS -' PATENT AND F-« MILY MEDICINES, &c, &c-. and trusts to meet with a continuance of that con-'- fidrnce bestowed on him for the past nine years. / £3TObserve the Address:— f JUNCTION OF O.UEFN AND GREY-STREETS, In front of the New Market yy in s & Hal l;( CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS f AND .^ GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND - $ THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FURNITURE, carpets, el OOE CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND GENERAL EUENISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, "Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. rsl W. & H. having large and convenient workshops, \ manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CUT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. | Agbkts por, the GRO YE R & BAK E R (j DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH 4 SEWING MACHINES, long acknowledged as THE BEST, are. now also THE CHEAPEST. -1 The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity H and efficiency, at £5 6s. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis 1 Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of- work sent n Post free. ; WE ARE NOW OPENING,| Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ,PAPERHANGINGS :i of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at , the OLD BATES. „,., _ Also, Large Stocks of jj. White Lead (in wood andiron), Oils, Colors, Plain, >'■ and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, . ■■:. Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and all^Painting Requisites, _„ Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDEB ' HOLLAN D & BUTLER, 28 & 30. VICTORIA STREET. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! J" ENT in Sums from Is. to £100 ™ all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated- " . ware Clothing, and all other Merchandise. Tn« :i strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of' ; ..,'.. ,' - Valuables. ", '< ; ■L. H. NEUME GE N, v^r- PAWNBROKER, / 165, QUEEN STREET, ' Opposite Savings Baar k. i l : Auckland. • i ". SHORTLAND STREET, Nearly Opposite the Post-office. 3