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Drapery. Q. B A N[D S|H O W OF AUTUMNjfAND WINTER GOOD S {from . ,: [RECENT SHIPMENTS. f ' B. p ASS, C<H E A P S I D E HOU S E -222, QUEEN-STREET, :, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST * STOCK OE COESETS IN THE PROVINCE. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S UNDEECLOTHING. ! CHEAPEST IST AUCKLAND. | r COMPLETEST ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY IN TH.E CITY. - CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ... DRESS MATERIAL. ~.'-. SPLENDID VARIETJY OF FANCY GOODS AT | LOWEIST PAYING PROFIT. I 7' — • ' !!•'- '."100 ' Y-r—v-yL-.-y . " i! ---'■'- ;■„ .;.,< mrr •■ B. CAS S,f ; CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, * 226, QUEEN-STREET, Corner of Wellesley-street. -■ . '• ■ r'" ;"; --":':': i: 11 ■'■Hj 1 '•" •'■. "' -'" ■'■■:-'■ :-'; o . IP' '.': r , ,••;' ";.::" $ ' •:L.,,L..Y.'g r -:AA'.. ' ":; ft,L %■ - .i1 ■"'■■■ ° ;."'• .' '-Vy;.:-g: I* ■•- g-, " i\ I - yA^a,l,j^,,l ; a i 111 _____ n ■ L ;.-5 rj 1^7^777^ I- '9 7<7&- ~:..g^ I y,.;0-,., ..« ,S h-- r , .^8 II s ' -^ mM 5.r J H . . . , , . ,H a\ Ik; o ,|L :.. ; b-l 1^ Li 6 ' ™ !b S- ■ S' ~ I- ~ g ; ■'-;;■■;... B 1 J3' - :,.,W.^ i ill ..-'•-';■.; ■ 1 - - ' ill . - '. - . . :..



'7:_ Notices. ''vy, 4* i AIL, OOLOE, (3- LASS V^ AND P'APERHANGINGS. HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING xt 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank oil New Zeal J. HEND ER S ON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Tuna. Zinc, White. House Painters',. Coach and Cabinet makers Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass I Glasses.. Bmshoa &c., &c. "•''" I .:7 " ~~ : "' j r\ LAE X E BE O T:H EE S' V>' (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. --V Children's Portraits.taken instantaneously. \jL p MONEY! MONEY! MONEY 1 LENT in Sums from Is.-to £100 on all kinds of Jewellery; Diamonds, Plated waro, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be relied on. " Fireproof Safes on the premises or the Security of Valuables. **'" * L. H. NEUMEGEN, PAWNBROKER, , 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Savings Bank. Auckland. SADDLEEY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received, ex Wave Queen,.. Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals, Splendid Shipments of* the above, com prising— Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchers'use) with Brass Head and Can tie Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll, Fetlock Boots, Kiio-j Caps, Brushes,; and Ei.i.tman's Royat. Emlbroua. cation for Horses and Cattle. Saddles, Bridles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-llorse, and Cart Whins - Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Currr, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body,. Coiapo, Shoo -.'.-•■-, Clothes Brashes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CAR'I. ..... HAMES, AU of which will be sold at tho Lowest Cash Prices. '. Second-hand Harness for Sale. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of EngUah Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. - TO ARRIVE PER JUBILEE, Saddles, Whips, Ellimau's Embrocation, Nosebags Twigg's " Favourite "_and Clark's Improved -..-■, Clipvi.g Machines, &c. : r: w. s."Tones, '.. SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER/* IMPOUXa -15 4, QUEEN STR EET ' y , — . y ~. -r~z ~ , j . JM.; L E..NL N. 6 X • ' ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, '~ -. '7;- ;'■ ',',-' [ESTABLISHEO*vIBB-l. .. ; ..: ; . -' 7 MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. ' LOANS ON MORTGA GE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT 'FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, :'"- ■: '■'A FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. '■ WAIKATO—A BARGAIN—Faim of 250 acres of good land at Te Rori; 60, acres in grass. Price, L750—68d _FARM of 51 acres. West Pukekohe, withih 20 minutes walk of the Railway Station. There are 20 acres of grass. Price, LlGo—66d ",,-,.' , Corner of Victoria' and Nelson-streets—City -A -Large Shop and Dwelling. House, with freehold Allotment. Prfce, LSOO 65d ,-, BRIGHTON—AII that Property, lately occupied by Mr Bullein. This property is beautifully laid out in Garden and Orchard, and commands! a delighttul view. Freehold Allotment, 55 x 100. Price, Ll4o— 67d ■'77777' '■■'"-■':" . A beautifully compact Farm of 120 acres, 19 miles from town. There is a Flax 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 Slab House^upon the farm. The Farm is situated about 28 miles'south of Auck land, 'and is good land. • Price, L280.—58d. ".'.;. • Six-roomed, House in Collingwood-street, with freehold Allotment. Price L200.—59d. I ONEHUKGA—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 lj acres of Freehold in the centre of Onehunga. Vr 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 really good Six roomed House, having four chimneys, stabling, excellent well of water, and fine Freehold Allotment, Price, L 200.— 22d. BROOKVILLE — A Five-roomed House, with verandah baGk and front, and Freehold Allotment. Price, LllO.-25d. WAIKATO- Farm of 100 acres at Pateran^i, 8 miles from Alexandra, with small House and every convenience. Price, £4 10s an acre. , ,-WHITE^STREET - (City)-A. comfortable four roomed House. Ton minutes walk from the Union Bank. . .... , ~ . .... WAIK iTO—A choice Farm of 200 acres, a large portion of which is laid down in grass. The Farm'is all fenced, has a' comfortable residence upon it, and s within a short distance of the township of Alexandra Price, LIOOO.y - - l :• ■ -.-. . : ■-■ NELSON-STREET—A really desirable Family, Residence in Nelson^street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s Gd per week. Freehold allot-: ment, 30x100. Price, L4OO. Hi >FARM of 240 acres, 14 miles from town,1 all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the. main road. Price, LlO an acre.. ■ ■ -. ' HOBSON STREET—A really good property, having; a frontage of 56 feet to Bobson street, by a depth of. 200 feet, ..There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, L6OO, .. PAPaKURA—A good Homestead; with 30 acres of land all subdivided and laid down in gra3S. There, ', is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c. Price,.'L46o.' '•'■"'' ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street.. Price, LIBO. FRANKLYN STREET — Allotment, 78 100 Price; LIOO. ■ ■'* ■■•■'■•' ;; i FARM of 426 acres in the district. of Kaukapakapa. ' There i 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. Title, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J ,M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald mb OLD EBIENDS OE TWENTY JL -YEARS'STANDING :J. R U S S ELL ' S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, . ; PORTLAND HOUSE, ~;' -.''" I -*'■'-■' '.'•" BCobson Street^"' Having REMOVED from Coburg-street. r to the I above extensive' premises; with lofty and well-aired J j Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now j prepared to, accommodato them., Terms for Single ■Bed-room,. 25s per week,, or 4s (3d per day., For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. - -.7... Auckland, January 6,1874. g



Miscellaneous. y" y UEiIEIOH K_ 0 HN, J-i WELL E R, UEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to hia 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 <? 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.- ■ i|f Note the address — HEINSICE lOHN, JE.WELLER, UEEN STREET. GOBB &_CO.'3 TELEGKAPHIC LINE OF MAIL COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m., for— • ! '" s. d. s. d Otahuhu.. .. 2 6 Point Russell .. 16 0 Papatoetoe .. 4 6 Ngaruawahia .. '30 Papakura .. 6 6 Hamilton .. 35 0 Drury 7 6 Cambridge .. 40 0 Leave Hamilton every Tuesday, ■ Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m., for— Ngaruawahia .. 5 0 Papatoetoe .. 30 6 Point Russell .. 20 0 Otahuhu .. .. 32 6 Drury .;• .. 27 6 Auckland .. 35 0 Papakura ' .. 28 6 Leaves Hamilton, at 8 a.m., for Alexandra every Tuesday and Saturday ; leaves Alexandra at 12 noon for Hamilton, to meet the Coach for Auckland, every Monday and Friday. Parcels forwarded to all parts of the Waikato, and must be paid for before leaving the office. We do not hold ourselves responsible for any parcels value over £5. DAILY TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 6 a.m., and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m., for. Otahuhu Papatoetoe " Papakura Drury. Leaves Drury every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 2 pm, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 o'clock p.m., for Papakura;Papatoetoe Otahuhu and Auckland. ,\ Coach leaves Riverhead for Helensville every Mon ay and Wednesday, at 1. p.m. ; ancl h-uves Helon v\lle for Riverhead every Tuesday and Thursday, at 9 a.m. AMERICAN COACH FACTORY. -, AH description of Conveyances built to order, and repairs neatly executed, Horses shod by experienced workmen. Carriages,, Buggies, or Saddle Horses can be hired for all parts of the province. Booking Office :—Elliott-street. C G. QUICK, Proprieto H. MOFFLIN. Managcrr. . *jTFIE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN is THE BLUE BOOT. C. BBQOKES Calls the attention of the Public to. his WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF COLONIAL AND ENGLISH-MADE GOODS. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S k~ % . BOOTS y y ..... [t j -IN GREAT VARIETY. LADIES' AND GENT'S BUCKSKIN SLIPPERS FOR SALE. 0. BE O Ol'BS, 256, queen-street, (Opposite the New MarketlHall). Tfif* NX S & HALL CABINET-MAKERS..& UPHOLSTERERS ' ' • ' '-.'. ',A'A... AND i ■ y l'l" .', ,i; ' - • GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND' THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF EUENITUEE, CAEPETS, ELOOE ' CLOTHS, ; If l BILLIAED GLOTH, AND GENEEAL EUENISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedinglyLLOsW s PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED y ' WHOLESALE. . j. W. &.H. having largo and convenient workshops 1 manufacture every description of Furniture on th i SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CCT -TO ANY. PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. . , ■ 7 'A r Agents for the GRO YE R & BAK E E OUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWINQ-, MACHINES, Long acknowledged as THE BEST, are now THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicit and efficiency, at £5 ss. 7 A2 .■•77 7 771 '".-0 '- '-. -1 L 'i.'yjt a ... >•'| Ever y Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gfat' Illustrated ■ Prospectus ; and' Samples of work sen : Post free. "' '■' ' j



yiy Drapery. * y ;'■'*. .' M-'y,A;i Si 4 FI &ST SH O W OF WINTER GOODS. On and after THIS DAY we will show our FIRST SEASON'S SHIPMENT OF XEW WINTER GOODS! COMPRISING The Latest Fashions, the Newest Styles, and the most approved Novelties of the Season; in WALKING COSTUMES TRAIN DRESSES VELVET MANTLES -. ,<,.., CLOTH & BEAVER JACKRTS . J '. SILK & SATIN SKIRTS, &c, _c. The Ladies of Auckland Province are respectfully invited to make their selec tions from a direct importation of tho • CHOICEST PARISIAN MILLINERY ever imported into this city, and quite unequalled for THE EXTENT OF THE STOCK, THE ELEGAK CE OF DESIGN, and THE EXQUISITE TASTE EMPLOYED IN ITS MANUFACTURE. I We can offer great advantages in tho made-up departments, having engaged specially for this season some first-class workers from the best manufacturing houses in England. We shall also show a Choice Stock of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW BILK VELVETS NEW BLACK SILKS, NEW RIBBONS, LACES, ETC. Our New Stock of FUR GOODS will be early to hand next month. Wo are daily opening up our New Stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, which will be found fully 20 per cent bclowj_usual prices. ~ . S. &J. E. VAILE, NATI ON A L MAR T, ;:: CORNER GF QUEEN & WYNDHAM-STREETS. . _ -• .) i i Funeral Undertakers. ]^T MTo U L S X V FUNERAL UNDERTAKER,, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. «s»»»r»MiLiai... M i l || j,n in jmniimiin—i ii- iirirnT"»_ WE. HAYWAED'SI. • CHEAP BEDDING, § UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHINCI B REMOVED ' ; j TO | WYNDHAM STREET, ,8 !(Noxt Queon-streot Corner.) | Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey I streets. 1 Sevang Machines. POST-OEEICE TELEGEAM FROM H. SOHIPMAN, International Exhibition, Vienna, to Taylor's Patent Sewing Machine Company, Driffield:—" Your MACHINE has received tho GRAND MEDAL OF MERIT, the HIGHEST AWARD to Sewing Machines. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES. .; These : Machines are complete with apparatatodo every kind of work requisite for a family, and are, " SIMPLE TO LEARN! EASY TO WORK l:_ . QUIET IN ACTION! NOT LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER I H. i-AND REASONABLE IN PRICE I. y, 1 Agent:-— •• T. PEACO CX, •', OPTICIAN, i Near this Bank of Nuiw 7va t and, Queen street. IS ID OE E ALEX AND EE 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUOK LA N D HOTEL, B. , .(Established 1865,) t EGS .most respectfully to inform • the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND. MANUFACTURING : '' JEWELLER, i With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of V/ATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVEI4 AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie wiU be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and actbry, where all the branches in the trade are carried on. I ' SHORTLAND STREET, a Nearly Opposite the Post-office, '



Drapery- CjILKS! SILEIS! &ILKS GLOVES! GLOVES! R. W. DYSON] HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains—beautiful shades 1 case Black Glaces and Gosgrains, from 3s 9d per yard—splendid value cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Glove 3, 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, 3s 9d per pair REAL LACE COLLARS, Etc., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, ArjoiNiNa Messrs. Morrin'b, Ironmongers. Importer fof Millinery' Ribbons, Straw Hats,' Feathers, Flowers, Silks, &c. 130 and 132, Queen-street. DYSON, Importer of the Latest Fashions from London and Paris. 130 and 132, Queen-street, DYSON, Importer and Manufacturer of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby-ware. 130 and 132,£Qucen-street. T> ;F. SP E N;'c EbR Having taken over the Business lately carried on by MESSRS. BLAIR & LAMBERT,'y :' -Y'iOHI J.I« . t ■ QUEEN-STREET, .', '",".,'y; Grocers and Provision Dealebs, Solicits a continuance of that support so freely accorded to his predecessors. All Debts due to the late Firm to be paid. to the abovo. -.■■> .'']■■' RE-OPEN FRIDAY, 10th INSTANT. ......... • , HP HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE^ ' ,: -; • PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle ;'^ SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr-casks and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteU's, in wood and . -case :>iiJi' -'■'•■ - ■■:. A W.I, RUM—3O.o p, in hhds and qr-casks > WHISKY — Dunville's; Greenlees and Colville's, Jameson's, Islay, in bulk, and Dunville's and Stewart's, in cases OLD TOM-Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's, Burnett't, and Bernard's, incase SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co.'s. quarts and pints GENEVA—Key, Anchor, Juniper, and Exhibition brands • - : . GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases . CLARET—Voeslauer, Medoc/.Chateau Marueaux, St. Julien,.&c. MARASCHlNO—Noyeau,Curacoa(orange and white), and Sa^saparilla , BITTERS-Seiner's, Angostura,,Orange, and Pomer .1 anzen 1 CHAMPAGNE-Cliquots, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, Moselle, quarts,and pints Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) . : ", ■ BOTTLED ALE-Bass's, Devenlsh,'Tennenfg.and AUsopp'S j , , .-; j. ■: ... ..j BOTTLED .STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, and! Gum LIME JUICE! CORDIAL, :pint and quarts " L\ \ GROCERIES, comprising—Belmont.' Steairine, Oza-' kerit, Field's, and Paraffin Candles, Raisins, Cur rants, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Bennett's, Saltpetre,, Blacking, Blue, Sardines, Maccarroni, Vermicelli, Almonds, Curry, MaL-ena, Sauces, &c. ~,■•-• TEAS and SUGARS L ,L AXV'.';fij -- KENT HOPS . L . VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, GiUon's CIGARS-No 2, H.S., in 500 boxes TOBACCO—Ragland Twist. Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Prairie Flower, &c. PAlNTS—Carson's Antieorrosion, red: and stone color, Genuine ground and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Biunswick Green and YeUow Paints, Patent Driers ' OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums Downer's Kerosene . ' NOBLE'S AND HOARE'S VARNISHES— . Oak Varnish, in cases containing 161-gallon tins Hard Drying Oak Varnish, in drums CORDAGE-Europe, Manila,|and Bolt Rope. Snun yarn, and Hambroline p QUICKSILVER, in 751b bottles Three-bushel Bags, Woolpacks, Scrim PrintingPaper,B7 x 49 • ; j :\ T A - '$ -: TO ARRIVE, •■ Galvanised Wire 'Rope, 'Munte Metal; Composition Nails, «cl _i BROWN,ICAMPBELL/&;CO.



Drapery. Q R A ND S H O W OF AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, and" ~'.," CLOTH I N G, AT A L'lN ABUEX. & CO.'S WUOLISALE AND RETAI DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL OUTEITTEES, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. JUST LANDED, W^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 must warrant ' A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. 25 pieces Fancy Chocked and Striped Winceys, 4|d 50 pieces Aberdeen Wincey, 7Jd '• 50 pieces Extra Superfine, 9Jd 49 pieces Real Aberdeen, wide widths. Is 3d 25 pie< es Extra Heavy Aberdeen, Is 6d 60 pieces 4-4 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 Rops 30 pieces Fancy Ballerno Lustres, Is 3d . i S!lk and Satin Striped Twills , - Silk Warp Winceys, Poplinettes, Skirtings ■"•'•"' Fancy Silk Warjjs; Is 3d ' 100 pieces Alpacas, Coburgs, and French Twills, from 7£d • . ~ Real Irish PopIiDS, in all the new Shades, only 3s 6d 50 pieces French Winceys, for Children's Dresses, BJd 60 pieces Bich Black Silks, to-be cleared atcost ..:'■_ 2000 yards Plain and Fancy Silks, 2s lid per yard . A . The New Tack Lace . r . ~ 29' pieces Imitation Welsh Flannel, lOJd'. '20 pieces Heavy Imitation' Welsh - (flannel, is 3d' 24, pieces Real '■ Welsh-Flannel, Is 6di . ■■■'_■ . , 30 pieces, yard wide, Welsh Flannel, Is lid 50 pieCes, other makes, from Is Crimean Flannels, Scotch Plading . L . !30. pieces Linen'Tickj'-WSdl"'■*--''■ : -'•' - '■ .. \ «25 pieces Cc-tto.n;'Xick, 6_d.. ,t;7,U-h ' J'••'"-.-.'i ' 12 pieces Loom Huckabad_;,7id L ■_. y • -.- y • ' Horrock's.Long Cloth, 4|d 26 pieces Watered Moreen, for Skirts, Is 3d 100 pieces Brown Holland, from 6sd ' 8-4 Grey Sheeting„9Jd 50, pieces 72in White.Sheeting, Is 4 I'd 90 dozen Huckaback Towels,. 4s 6d per dozen Clark's 200 yard Reels; only 2s dozen C cases-,Ladies' and Gents-Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, I from Is lid. ■■■y^k'H^w rooms. XX I We arc now, fferingone.of the Largest Stooksof : ', FRENCH'MILLINERY, Ladies" and Children's "Underclothing,-Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods, Baby Linen, &c, &c. :''y_. $ a c ic. c tJ.5.,.; " "';«! 600 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, richly trimmed, 6s lid. , 160 Children's „ „ . ' „ 3s 6d -600 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, 7s lid. -> * '263 Girls' and Maids' hfc „ from 4s 6d T H E NE W D RE S S I M PRO V E R, ,1 . ':. THE LATEST NOVELTY OUT. . ■ ■ l . "JCRItfOLINfeS, Satin Quilted, and Angola Skirts. 1 case Infants' Merino Pellesses, richly trimmed 2 cases Infants' Quilted Silk and Satin Hats, from . ls.lld . - i 61 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Hats,. .splendid value, 2s nd ; • 1 case, containing Ruffles, CoUerettes, Linen Sets, and Laoe Goods. .!,,'•' y,:AA FU R N ISIING. We wish to direct special attention to our LARGE STOCK OF FLOOR CLOTHS, comprising every width from I to 30 feet, fifty different patterns to select from. 1 foot Stair Cloth, lOd per yard 2 foot 3 Passage Cloth, from ls9d per yard 3 feet - „ „ „ "2ssd „ ' All other widths from 2s 6d per. square yard 10 dozen Handsomely Painted Splashes, 25.5 d each NOW LANDING, - 100 pieces Crossley's 4-ply Brussels and Tapestry" CARPETS,-to be sold at 25 per cent, less than , any house in .town. ;. . ; ...-.. 5 bales Hearthrugs,. Door and.Wool Mats, Sips Coir,. Flax, &c., &c. "" ' " , ' -■««'--;.. 50 pieces Coir Mattings, all widths 6 cases, containing Marsella, Toilet,' Alhambray and the New German Fringed Counterpanes, from 3s 9d A ' 14 bales White and Coloured Blankets, splendid value, from 7s 6d por pair. - • :: OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Has been thoroughly reorganized, and it's former notoriety is now eclipsed by shipments to ... yhand and daily opening up. ; 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, fr6m 15s 6d . , . . • ' Men^s Tweed Galateas, ail colours, from 19s lid.- ■, \A :i'Nt>W OPENING UP. -.;:'"':': i Men's Nelson Tweed Trousers, pure wool, from 12 , -;q ( i - j -Men's Sydney .„ '' ■ „ „'' :,, 10s ' Men's Black Cloth Trousers, good value, from Ms Ud Mens Black Cloth Vests „ „ 6s Ud Men's Fancy Doe and Tweed Trousers, from 7s lid ; Men 8 '„ (very heavy) „ „ 9s 3d NOW OPENING aup. L; Men's Heavy Top Coats, from 14s 6d Men's Heavy Pilot Jackets, from 16s lid Men s Heavy Military Sox, from 9d per pair . Men s Heavy Cotton Knitts, 6d per pair Men s Fine Coloured Angola Sox, from lid per pah- Men s Black Alpines, new styles, from 3s 3d Men s Cotton Shirts, full size, from is lid. A { 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 FOR YOURSELVES. " OT Note the Address :— • J ' - j S ,X LINABUET & CO., ' ' WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL,*-: QUEEN-STREET.



..',, Insurance. r NEWZEA^™S^> .....' FIRE AND, MARINE. -.'. Established 1859. . CAPITAL.. J^y, PAID-UP CAPITAL .. . « InAlul RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE °,00°- .-' -..^NDS •• ... .. .. £75,000;, j ilTsioooT ! Insurance of every description effected at l 6w «L current rates, and claims promptly met at GEORGE P. PIERCE, _._. _ - ■■- '■ ': •'Manager. » THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE~Am , MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY f OF NEW ZEALAND. 7* 7 CAPITAL '..■•• .~~ ~ ~mM THE South British is a thoroughly local institution, with more than 900 sk~ holders all resident in the colony. Fire and klti* Risks taken at the lowest current rates. . at\ 9 .-.." A.BOARDMAN; ■ ---A Manager. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN. SURANCE COMPANY. - np H E Undersigned. having- been Re-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept oh behalf of this Company, at Lowest Bates o Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise hroughout the Province., '. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to.and'fi 0M aU parts of the world. :, ~. Losses in Marine- Department can be made payable either in Great Britain or 'the .Colonies, as the assuied may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. : -~ A The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Qu«a tX66t. ..: ■'.-.-...... , | HENDERSON &, MACFARLANE, \ .-, Agentt mHE 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 ratts as any Colonial or Foreign Office. . .; ; V Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest ' rates. -.. !l Auckland Branch Officts : .. •• .25, QUEEN-STREET.,'■'..;; •, l ■ ' ANDREW G. MILLAR;' f .' .... ■ :-■■■■. • ■ Local Manager. Kerosene. ,;._y " TT . E E O S E N Ei iSiiil: v-Tr":v....v.,,- , ... T6>, Arrive per Thames, from United States-i ---IJOOO CA!?iES DEVOE'S BRILLIANT KEROSENE. r- ~—r ...-' h^< l.U:o&. -- ■~.' For Sale by ... .■'.:..-_ ,: f 7 "'&>BEIIT WALKER S CO, . rjpHE "cHEIAP ' HAEDWAEB ':**», if-?* •' -■• ' '-a - "'*•-■ -.'■'■'* * ■ *• ' x ' '''A'-'-- !''** ! ;';"■ J. ',& J. A . : olicit the attention of parties Furnishing .'.""'.,. r,-, to their ■ .... -._/ ■ . " LA BAG E S T O G^K .■ .:. :.':;;:- («br«- '•-■op-i'- -yy;- 1 >. TABLE CUTLEEY, j! .■',' ' ELECTRO-PLATED 'AND NICKEL :" SILVER {&OQNS,. ED&KS,yy ETC., ETC., \l7 .A ,|ETCj JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS'V! c! ~.....;■ -. - ,-Tio IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIYB " *' ' LOCKWOOD BROTHERS? ~, / IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES y JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S Jk .... BONE, HORN, AND STAG- HANDLED 1'! .-.I •; vox.-' -. KNIVES'AND FORKS. 'A..^, LOCKWOOD % HARRISON'S A,I A .po'CKB. KNIVES," ;"; V .•-: In great variety. L- -:;' *"* CHRISTOPHER JOHNSONS - * /CELEBRATED SCISSORS." < -hiv 10 ' HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS, il ; fc-vi, SALT & SONS? iLy,:;^ . '*.-.; IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS; STEELSyii , -' ~-., ," -,;.•'■ L,;.-,-,' '< ■■.[l-'-'f ',L THE BEST ASSORTMENT^INTHEnOITy^ Two tons of Knives, &c. to choose from. '^ ... i ::-' : ■' ."- f ' -. ... DOWNEES KEEOSINB.,;/ • -; - ........ V . ,-r... -■■:■.,''..- : - • LjLA ■'.- ', (The only safe Brand) _.y JUST ARRIVED, PER HINDOSTAIt,;, fli , j Star Kitchen Ranges''and Register "Slotf.*/,^ '