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AUCKLAND, NZ. MONDAY, SEPTEMBMt 21 ? 1874

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Shipping. ?lls^v A übtealasian f#|\ ■£*- STEAM NAVIGATION Mi>M\/i|^^* CO. '8 First-class Steamers. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS. The splendid steamship Victoria, 2100 tons, J. T. Dtjerei/l, Commander, expected TO-MOKROW (Tuesday) 22nd instant, will leave a3 above three days after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M.'JEEVIS, Agent. 1?O R LONDON ii j^^^^^. JL 1 DIRECT. The Magnificent Clipper Ship Countess of Kintore, 867 tens Register, classed Al at Lloyd's, Henry Braddick, Esq., Commander, is now on the berth, and will meet with quick despatch. Splendid accommodation for Saloon and Steerage Passengers. For freight or pa?sßge, apply to L.D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. WL "P 0E KAI PAR A •rakgl^. "(CAT/LING AT ALL STATIONS.) JfiifislSra* "Jho schooner Amaranth will sail as above on TUESDAY, the 22nd instant. For Freight, &c , apply to M. NICCOL, TLJk Tj^OE POVFBTY BAT Jr^j§|k JO AND EAST COAST. lr^%ssz' ■ The sohooner Rover will sail as wHSHSw* above on TUESDAY next, the 22 inst. For Freight or pas3»ge apply to M. NICLOL, Custom House-street. "rfZgT Tj>IEST VESSEL IFOE (^^^^. JD LONDON DIRECT. f" E^ Tl c well-known Clipper Barque Thames, Al at Lloyds, will sail as above early in October. Has superior accommodation frr passengers. Apply to Captain A. J. Couvks, on board, or to ROBERT WALKER & CO., Agent. -*k^ Tpt>E COEOMANDEL. p.s. Hauraki. Auckland to Coromandel: Tuesday, at 7 p.m. Thursday, at 7 p m. From Coromandel. Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Friday, 10 a m. Notice.—We anticipate having the p.s. Manaia ready ■within ten daj s. & HOLMES BROS., Agents, Wharf. -*!* TTEOY ELLIOTT rl MARINE SURVEYOR, V!Mi\f^»-' LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR 'S^gl^^ WARDING AGENT. Lessee of Bonded Store "O." for Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination. All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. , _ , Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office : Qaeen street Wharf A UCKLAtfD AiSITwORTfI CX. SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The p.s. DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood side during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 pm. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15. and 5.30 p.m. The p.s. TAKAPUNA leaves Auckland for North Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m^ and 1 30, 2.30, 3 30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6p m. NIGHT TRIPS.-8, 10. and 11. SUNDAY. -10.30 am.• 1, 2 S, 4, 5, and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, and 11.30 a.m ; and 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.5 p.m. At uight-7.20, 8 SO, and 10.30. Note.—The B.SO and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnaif, and the 7.30 and 9 a m., and 4 30 and 6 30 p m. trips from Auckland to Devonpoit WhMf- H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, May 7, 1874 ; O AJjVLUM 1 AJNJD HAtiNESS The undersigned has received ex Jubilee, Wave Queen, Glenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals, Bplendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Beit English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, 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 Boots, iuit« Caps, Brushes,, and Elliman's Rotati Embbooa; cation for Horses and Cattle. v Saddles, Bndles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whip! Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe Clothes Brushes Taongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and. IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT OAKC HAMES, All of which will be sold at tho 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 JAMES WISHART, Baddies, Whips, Elliman's Embrocation, Nosebag?, Twigg's "Favourite " and Clark's Improved Clipping Machines, &c. W. 8. JONES SADDLER, HARNESS PMAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. OPEN THIS EVENING-. THE PANTHEON ! THE PANTHEON! THE PANTHEON! ::£ ;; OPEH THIS IYMING,



Business Cards. 1 T A J. SOPPS T, MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Stsam Miixs, ah» No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, ' WHAP.f, AtIGKLAND. GEOB&E BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURES S, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always "in Stock EEE CE &T &EAHAI, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. ISSNO X M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Home. AKS OO X BHOTH JS &B. Soap & Canblk MAKxrifAfiTUKKBa, OHAPBI fi TRK XT. AUCK. L A NP. ~O A B S Q JH, 9 House and Land Agent, F.oni and Dobi Oolloctor, Stichbury's Buildings. Qnnon etrßot. B O B Q- E AKSfi S. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDH WORKS. Oash T?nyeTS of Taiio**. T>l ANOPOETE TUNING-. MRH. 0. BE OWN, PIANOFORTE AND HAIIMOKITJM TONETt, (From Messrs Broadword and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London ) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son' 3 Music Warehouse. [A card ] BAMUEL "WELLS House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debto, Highway Rates, <&c. Loans arranged. Office: 129. Queen ktiteet (three door* below the Union Bank.) ______^ A LFEED A. BEOW NE, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, WVUDHAM STREET, Near the Herald office. Tradesmen's Books posted, and Accounts ariju-'trd. C K~ A I G, • • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Ketail Cool and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Pale, Newcastle nnd Wantrawi Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut nnd uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. riKJNTLEIOJy'B CLOTHES \% CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, AND PEESBED s,t HAB WOOD'S, Tahob, , PBOM MKI/BOT7RN». 40. Hobson-ifcroot, near the Govarnoi Browne. jp.B.—gfiPtlamtirt'B Olotha« PtcJ ri I T V 33 A X E E V 1 - Atm BTEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKEET. lOKINO AND GEOTTJJD StTGAR ALWAYS ON HAKD W. R. WAPDELL. PHILLIPPB & SON, v OIL, COLOR, &nd GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanjdngs, Scrim. Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr- Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as Doors, *c. ' Glass cut to ze and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham street. TJOSES ! BONES.! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C«PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Street>b7 J. & J. SOPPET. NEW SEED AND FETJIT TREES from the Dolroyde New Plant Nursery, Ashfield, Sydney, N S.W. - HENRY KEESING, Jun., has received a shipment similar to those which gave such satisfaction last year. Fruit Trees and Kitchen Garden Peed for sale in quan iities to suit purchasers at his office, St. Mtingo Passage, Shortland-street. Also a few choice Gladiola Bulbs. _^__ — Br Appointment the Dhke to ftsSt^licftSS 0P EDINBO:RGir- MESSES J. BROWN & SON beg to notify their REMOVAL to their permanent Musical Establishment in Queen-street, opposite the City Hall. Auckland. Pianofortes and Harmoniums by the most eminent English and Foreign makers, selected specially for them by their agent. In stock, Pianofortes by Broadwood, Erard, Kirk ham, Allison, Bord, Brinsmead, Chappel. Hopkinson. &c. Harmonium, by Alexander. Melody Organs, by Davis and Bamsden. A regular supply of new and popalar Music. Mr H. 0. Bko-wn, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer, from Messrs Broadwood and Allison, London. On rale, Violins, Bows, Conceitinas, Accordions, Flutinas. Flutes, Violin, Viola, Violoncella, and Double Bass Strings, &c , &c. ■ESTABLISHED 18 59. PIANOS! PIANOS! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INBTBUMENTB To be seen %t HOPPMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Shobtland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 25. Every nstrumerxt guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchsw" free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought. Sold, and taken in exchange. PIANOPOETES AND HARMONIUMS.—Just arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes, by Bord, Ziegler, and other makers ; a?so. Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap Pianofortes and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. XtfOKLAND AND ONEHUNGA. j[\. COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and P" m ' B. GILHAM. T\BN'TISTBT. MR. T. TEAFFOBD, . SURGEON DENTIST,. WAKBV IEI. D STRX ■I. Artificial Teeth, feom"ono~to a I"ull Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. fILARO B BOTH BBS' \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) _ .■__-„ FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, **■"*"." Opposite Union Bank), - -QVWESIBTRMTt AUCKLAND. * . Moderate yrfeftiL^ „ IBUAfi&'tfrwttftlti i»ksa laitftfi tiiiemlf I -



i Business Cards -a. JsS. J3 S3 .LS ij X 4^ J3. JS j3» , Cuter, Contractor, Ac. Goods cleared srd dsSivered from ships on the shortest notice. Balls? t supplied. ■ 1/: • I S H E B* * 0 O. -*» Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Aacs land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to or3er. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Deaters in G»me. - Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony npon receipt of order. Faroiliorf waited on in town or suburbs. LOOK OUT for the richest, treasure of the COAX SGtTTTLK—reaI black diamonds. The undersigned informs bis Mends and the public he has opened a Firewood and Coal Yaid at tlie corner of Wyndbam and Hobson-streets, where ha , will supply a blazing article at an extremely low figure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN O^AOE. VTOTICB OF EEMOVAL COOK & CLAYTON wish to notify to their Cus tomers and the public generally that tfcey have RE MOVED to'No :s7,Wyiu hum-street., and will continue the Business which has for so many years teen suc cessfully carried on r>y their Aunt (the late M> s Charles Lowson) They respectively invite the Ladie3 of Auckland to inspect their Millinery Depart ment and judge for themselves as to Quality, styje, and price. COOK & CLAYTON. WYNDHAM AND ALBKRT-STRKETH O" XL, COLO R, GLASS KNV PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, N»XT to Bank oi Nst 55 k jll J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Load, Turps Zinc, "White, House Painters', Coach Mid Cabinet mikeri" Varcisheg, Calico Scrim. Clock snd Compji! 0- »«-6<j Bnubei -io.. '-'-a B* EBB BHoTfIE E B & CO., MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION' AGENT 3, Lnciir ei^d-strkrt, C II R I S T C II U 11 C 11. pHoa o c kTphiu notice. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to his friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Cobjjett, Post ffice Side, Shortland-street. W STUBBING HAS A LARGE STOCK 07 PIANOS OK HAND BY VARIOUS MAKERS. To be seen at bis Residence, GRANT LODGE, PARNELL, Opposl J. W. Robinson's, Chemist. THE 'Misses Tettenbeeg beg most respectfully to inform parents and tie public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point L.ice. Applique Gno.pnro Embroidery, Wool, and all kinds of farcy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c. —Residence : Top of Grcy street. 90. ca r-t side. . ABBERVE LADIES. MBS MARLER is now doing on the shortest notice, in the best manner, at the lowest prices, and in all the newest desi-,m<i. Drcss-mrkintr, Mantle-making, Millinery, and Machine Work. Address Hobson-street, next to Mr Minetti'% Bakor. The Queen working a Sewing Machine on view ontside. An Apprentice Wanted. MO T■ ■ H E E S HAVE YOU TRIED FALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE YRUP ? Save yourselves many sleepless nights by pu asing an eighteen-penny bottle and provirg its excellence in giving speedy relief in "Wind, Pains of the Bowels, Griping, &c, to which Infants and young Children are liable ; by warding off, in many cases, attacks of Convulsions, and by being found particularly benefi cial and soothing during teething. Sold wholesale and retail by the Proprietor, S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Ctahuhu, Auckland, N Z., in bottles at Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each, and by HAMILTON BROS., Chemists, Queen jtreet, Auckland. PAPEEHANeiNGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design. French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers. VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet maker!!. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Arti&ts' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery, English and Colonial Glue. GLASS—Polished and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc", White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. COLOURS—Dry in every variety. OILS -Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits. MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. w. phillTps & son, 12, WYNDHAM-STSEET. a isV IN Or MACHINES TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES Have obtained the HIGHEST PRIZE given at Vienna Exhibition, and are : SIMPLE TO 7VKA.RN ! EASY TO WORK !,- QUIET IN ACTION! NOT LIABLE 10 GET OUT OP ORDER ! AND AT A REASONABLE PRICE ! T. PEACOCK, AGENT, S H*:O ETL AN D STREET, jar Oppcsitb the New Post Office, "d m I M B B R. FOB S :4Ji LE, 350,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, • At the Yayd, BrifccKa&st Basil Vyiiieli hkMA With despatch ) ilsa, at ilia SiaaK



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BEJLLIABT 01 v Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies fcr Safety, and by all con sumeiß for the Brilliancy f its 1 ight in pndw ing this Oil the buyer insures himself ai.d His pro per'y against all chance, of a Kerosene accident Ask for UHVOK'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other DIPLOMA of MEHIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of variousi Tops and Oils. lJevoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the eveni-g, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GEOCEES & DEALEES. ■ O ' \ m P os o Be, W O H % ob" < b" tH i « s h t o 30 L o | Xl »s M i O JZ« 03 " g 'hi g § - ... m M S ' fi Hi SH I Q Ho s * < > A H B , o $ I i



Merc&andise. TCT~X PEIFCE ALFEED, HARRIET ARMITAGE, AND EAST LOTHIAN: 1074 bags Finest Quality Household Flour 365 sacks ~ Bakers Flour G5 ~ Oatmeal 20 ~ Pearl Barley 58 cases Canterbury (Jheese 22 „ Bacon. T. 11. HALL & CO. Q N SALE— Sheathing and Roofing Felt Fine Quality Teas. T. H. HALL & CO. ON S A L E, PER HERO, A SHIPMENT OF BUTTER. j T. H. HALL & CO. rW^DEBS EECEIVED TOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In balk or bottle. T. n. HALL & CO., ! AGENT ft, WYN DHAM-STREET. Q N S A LI E Bvr aiiE UxDETisraNHD— BHQUIT. •nUB'iTTCFTR: & CO.'S CELEBRATED PALE BRAND In hhtls., t]r.. casks, and cases. L. D. NATHAN & CO., AGENTS. pOALS! COALS! COALS ! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TOJNS. Our COAL Is all kept under cover, so'that our customer may rely upon always [getting them dean and dry. Also. lion Tank for sale, with or without tapa. JAMES BUTCHER. THE undersigned are Cash Pub CHABEKB of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, many uantity Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS TANNEBP, & LEATHKR MANUFACTURERS Auckland^ T)OETLAND CEMENT. 200 casks White's and other braids. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria- str kc t East. riHINA WAREHOUSE. The undersigned has opened in one of the NEW BUILDINGS, (Next to the Anchor Hotel), With a choice selection of the undermentioned Goods. EX DORETTE, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. EX JUBILEE, CUT AND PRESSED GLASSWARE. EX ROOPARELL, TOILET AND DINNERWARE. ex Loch awe, OPAL CHIMNIES, ETC. TO ARRIVE PER JAMES WISHART, CHAMPAGNE AND WINE GLASSES, LAMP, AND FITTINGS, ETC. Also, PER FERNDALE, 18 PACKAGES OF ASSORTED WARE, Full particulars of which will appear in a future issue. JAMES B. FRANCIS, QUEEN-STREET r\ HATEFUL— C O M FO E TTnU. EPPS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural aws which govern the operation of disgestion and nutri tion and by a careful application of the fine pro perties of well-selected'cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flaveured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors bills."— Civil Service Gazette. Manufacture of Cocoa.—"We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs James Epps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, in their works in the Euston-road, London." —See article in Cassells Household Guide. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled thus :— JAMESEPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadneedle-stkeet, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works, Diana Place, Euston Road, London. BUY R E C KIT T' S FRENCH BLUE, And see that each ball is wrapped in paper bearini the name of RECEITT, As its splendid quality has caused a host of Inferio imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers, Storekeep t , &o._ ! 4BEEDEEN POLISHeI jCL GRANITE MONUME>TS, . IN RED AND BLUE, FROM £5. ! Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand INSCRIPTIONS ACCURATE AND BEAUTIFUL. Plans and Prices Free frona JOHN L E G G E, Sculptor, Abkrdkwn, Sootlani Money. iC/TONEY TO LEND, in large an lxL small sums, ■■ low rates of interest.—Apr BIiIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-gtrei MONET to 1 c.d, in large or ami romii.ataveyy «* uU Of la*Brß§i=-Apply » 0, Df«,lhorttaad»fr* I



Boots and Shoes. JT O T I C E. A EISB IN LEATHER. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS ! C. BROOKES IS SELLING HIS STOCK OF ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES UNDJEE COST PEICE! CALL EARLY AS SHOE LTSATHER IS ON THE ETSE. $3T Note the Address: — C BEOOKES, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, WELLESLEY STREET, Near the New Market-houso. TMPORTANT NOTICE. boots" boots! garrett brothers Beg to intimate to their customers and the public that they are about to fro into other bnsir-ess, and they are poing to offer iheit LARGE STOCK of BOOTS AT ANY PRICE, so as to effect a sp?edy clnarance The Stock will be scld regardless of preflt. £2000 worth to select from. s. d Men's Elastic Bides, own make, pegged .. 12 6 Men's Watertights „ „ \. .. 11 9 Men's Bluihe s „ „ .. ..8 9 Men's Balmorals ~ „ .. .. 12 6 Men's Slippers 2 6 T.adics' „ * 2 0 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides 6 6 Ladies' Kid „ sewn .; .. .. 611 Children's Seamlet Elastic Sides .. .. 2 0 Children's Strong Shoes 16 fgr The Stock will be sold for cash only at these prices. A rare chance for the public, as the Stock must be sold. Sale to commence TO-MORROW (Wednes day), August 19 One purchase will be sufficient to show that the sale is genuine. GARRETT BROTHERS, DUBLIN HOUSE, WAKEFIELD-STfiEET, AUCKLAND. A NO THEE GEEAT PIKE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of the great risk—besides notice has been given to take the buildings down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENOEMOUSLY LOW PBICES! S£T As the STOCK has to be cleared out in a few weeks the public may rely upon getting BARGAINS at this GRKAT SALE. A few quotations as follows, FOR CASH ONLY! Child's Coloured Boots, Is 3d per pair Maids' Kid Boots, No 2, from 2s 6d per pair Maids' Kid Boots, No 1, from 5s per pair Girls' Kid Boots, No 9. 6s ; reduced to 4s per pair Girls' Kid Boots, Nos 10 to 13,6s 6d ; reduced to 4s 6d per pair Ladies' Patent Slippers, 5, 6, and 7, ss; reduced to 2s 6d per pair Ladies' Morocco Slippers, Cs ; reduced to 4s per pair Ladies' Felt Braided Slippers, ss; reduced to 4s per pair Girls' White Boots, high heels, 10 to 2, 4s 6d per pair. T. ELLISON, 73, QUEEN-STREET. T AST OF THE gALB! T AST OF THE gALE! T AST OF THE gALE! The Contractors for the National Bank to take POSSESSION at an earlier date than originally intended. tM£tfsiM iiSt i.vaMi TO LIGHTEN THE STOCK, ON MONDAY NEXT, THE 21st INST., £1,500 WOBTH OF SPRING GOODS, Specially adapted to the present Season, will bt brought forward at r m~ SALE PRICES !<M ) Every inducement will b« offered to CLEAB STOCK l. ;'''■'■• S. & J. K. VA I LE, *•' NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets. id ' 'i : ' ..,..■ .:- iVu'^ et. - - — NB.—Wanted, an efficient Saleswoman to ts ill charge of the MUHnory and Cojt".^ Pgpartogg to Atoojßrapwtf ABBlitMtewwt«9i til * it*



Groceries. UUETHEE EEDUCTIONS. GENUINE SALE FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS. As our Temporary Store mustbeßEMOVKDtomak* room for our NEW BUILDINGS, We shall clear out our LARGE STOCK of , FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES At a small advance upon WHOLESALE PR 10 E3, Comprising _, NEW SEASO N'S' TEAS. SPLENDID SUGARS Direct from the Reficerß. All should see our sample of genuine Goods at th following prices :— .. ~,. Java Rice, 2Jd lb ; St&ich, white, 4d lb Oatmeal, fresh, 3i lb ; '*' oulds, Auckland, 5Jd lb Sugar/good, 4df lb ; Tomato Sauce. 6d bottle Sugar, light, 4jd lb; Sardines, quarters, 6d Sugar white, fidlb ; Sardines, halves, lid Sugar, first-class, s|d ; Sperms, light wefcht. 9d 10 Jams, Victoria, 7d tin ; Pickles, WhybroWs. 9d bottle Plaid Vestas, 7d per dozen ; Salad nil. 7d bottle| Good Strong Black Tea, only Is Cd lb PURE CHINA TEAS. TEAS FOR THE MILLION] FRENCH'S & CO.'S "PURE CHOICE TEAS, in ib an<? lib Packets, being carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas jndicioush blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour they are acknowledged to possess quality of the highest order. Prices :—2s, 2s 6d., 2s Sd 3s, and 3s 6d per lb. Discount on 61b Parcels. BACON AND CHEESE AT PRICES THAT WILL COMMAND A CLEARANCE. G. OD POTTED BUTTER, from Is per lb. PEIME CANTERBURY BACON AND CHEESE, CHOICE POTTED BUTTER, FROM THE BEST DAIRIES* POTATOES; MAIZE, BRAN, SHARPS. FLOUR AT MI L L PBIC XS. SPERM CANDIES, lid lb by the 251b Box. Allowance on entice Packages. A REALLY *JNE TKA, Is lOd by the half che« Please note our Address :— FRENCH & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GEOCERS, PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the New Market, ATTCKLAKT). Branch Stores:—Pollen-street, Shortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. - PLOEIOUB NEWS FOR THE VDT PUBLIC. At FENTON'S Central Stores. Auckland Market,, there is a TREMENDOUS FALL in the Price oit PROVISIONS and GROCERIES.—AuckIand beinfr quite overstocked with everything but money our wealthy retail Grocers "are taking advantage of th«i present crisis and are-making purchases of our poor merchants at most runious prices, and &re Ihereforei making enormous profits, more especially out of their 4d white sug<r and Is 6d tea their profits must be large. However, with all outside puff, the public are paving far too high for iheir household requirements. You should compare prices with FEN TON'S, wh candidly admits tlie following prices are paying him splendid profits :— LTST OF PRICES: Sugar, 3d per lb ; Rice, 2Jd ; Barley, 2Jd ; Split Peas, 2M ; Raisins, 4jd : Currants, 4jd. ; Spice', Id per package : Colman's White or Blue Starch, 3d per b ; very hard Soap, 6d per bar; light Blue. 6d per lb ; Sardines, 6d per tin ; Sultana Raisins, 6d per lb: Muscatels. 9d ; Salad Oil.'i 6Jd per bottle ; Castor Oil, 6id ; full weight ctndles (slightly damaged), 4jd; Blacking, 4d per dozen cakes ; Soap Powders, 6d per dozen ; Lollies, lOd per lb ; Condensed Milk, 6d per tin ; splendid Tea, Is Sd per lb (all the way from Chino—not manufactuied in Auckland). Our 2s Tea is really choice, you do not require a better article. Bermuda Arrowroot, 6d per lb: large size Tomato Sauce, 4M per bottle; Clothes Pegs, Id per dozen ; pure Honey, 6d ptt lb ; Knife Polish, 4d per tin; Safety Matches, i id per dozen; a larga supply of splendid Butter, is per lb ; Canterbury Cheese, 8d per lb ; abundance of Hams and Bacon, from Sd per b-300 Tmpty Butter Firkins for sale cheap.— Every article sold at this store is guaranteed standard weight Weigh all, weigh every thing.- FEN TON'S CENTRA.L STORES, Auckland Market. Drapery. TM c M A 8 T E B, • WELLESLEY-STREET, Is now Clearing-out the Balance of his Stock of DR »PERY and CLOTHING at Enormous Reduction f for a short time only, as he is desirous of opening .nil premises, Queen-street, wi»han entirely New Stock. T. McMASTEII, WELLESLEY STREET. OF STOCK. PREMISES SOLD! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT I J. SMITH Having disposed:of the premises And imperative possession required to be gijen within ONE MONTH, He will SAORmae his LARGE AND CHOICE STOCK DEAPBRT, CLOTHING, and HABEBDASHEEY AX LESS THAN COST PRICE ! IN FACT, ltfO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BI REFUSED. to CQjp; Q|H5 \ CQm ALL. L S4O, QUEEN.STREET.