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R. Baird and Co. JHE "OIMPSO N." THE VERY BEST CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR PRESENT IS A ..[;::. "SIMPSON" • FQ HIT AMiLY. Dewing jilachine, Price, £7 10s., Witli Stand, Polished Table, and Extras. THIS IS THE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST MACHINE IN THE MARKET. : ■ ■ ; v i-.ui. . -:■!<>;..!: ■. : ■ • THE ''CANADIAN" LOCK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, On Elegant Marble Slab, with full Set of Ext Only £4. By our ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM of HIRE Every Family may now Procure a Genuine Guaranteed Sewing Machine. VB~ Send for Clir Time Payment Circular, OEWING MACHINE COTTON. CLARK'S vur best Extra Quality.—2ooyard Reels, Black, Whitey^nd Coloured, 2s per doz, ■ Handsome Boxes for Christmas Presents. TUT A C H I N E OIL. The Purest Winter-pressed Sperm, Is. and le. Gd. per bottle. Liberal Discount to the Trade. Springs, Screws, Shuttles, Needles, etc., etc. XHE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents, Queen- Street. . WT7I LEO TK I CIT V IS LIFE.' FJ ■ -: ' f)9JO«4*WC( £T!»H EULVERMACHBR'S IMPROVED PATBNT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC:CHAIN BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES, so simple that anyone can use them ; wonderful in results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to: mere infants.. ■'.;_ Pamphlets Jgiving full particulars, and detailed Price Lists, can Jbo naS "on' application, or will be forwarded by post. -. May.be had of all Chemists. , ;:. (\ '[' , BAJ.BP f &Cp., , . , •l" SOLE AGENTS FOR iNEW ZEALAND. * .iftoT 'H9K ® '.zoi o:ssi E 1 r:l TW/IXW. .W .051.0 . ; ,<. ;, ~,,-■,..i M. /,;tjh.[ ■;■?;: .r. ..\ ,;.()' iUi?. ;. I ;(fi\iV<U rS fio t osa&!tor'A :■ - mo PAINTERS -AND OTHERS ORB'S PATENT jWHJTE , ENAMEL"iP.^INT is rapidly superseding1 the'besi! White Lead; is not poisonous, covers well, lasts jonger, .and is a beautiful white. .IifTHOaU *3-ft J ' Price fto the Trade},! .£3B per tpn; small quantities, 4%Wti>. ' '.... oil f -r : BAIRD- *'COMPANYj , -~;i tiiVi .:-■■■: 'Sole Agents '•' ■'"■ ..;,'„•,, r , 9 iWiV. ■'■:<•! .■.n;ivi,^ tw>wr r. .. , ..■/' , L i->uO ,»-jifo«oO ,e> •'■ ■ •• •■' • To GiiAziEKfs:And' others. 200 boxes WINDOW GLASS, ex 'Ocean Mail,' 12x9, 14x10,'iex'12,'~20,x 14. Only 50 feet in a case; very handy for the country. . Coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glass in great variety. For prices, which are lot?, apply •t BAIRD & COMPANY, QUKEN-SIREB.T. WAVERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, NTILB, PHAETON, HINDOO, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Broad Arrow, Is. per box (English price). Post free to any part of New Zealand. A Liberal Discount on Quantities over One Dozen BtttßS. i c BAIRD & COMPANY, r.



Miscellaneous. M 'M c C U L S X V FUNERAL LNDERTAKER. TOP OF HOi! 8 O N-BTEEET pHE A P jfTH~ITT~P \J BOOTS \J ' BOOTS ! FOR nHEISTMAS Holidays ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Large Shipment of BOOTS, consisting of Ladies' Glove Kid and Gents' Kid Dancing Boots; al*o, other Cheap Lines, which will be Sold Off at Greatly Reduced Pr.iCKS, to meet the public during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. T. E L L I S O N, 78, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Boots of all descriptions made to "order. EDWARD WAY T E Has Just Opened : LETTS' SCRIBBLING DIARIES, LETTS' OFFICE DIARIES, LETTS' POCKET DIARIES, LETTS' MEDICAL DIARIES LETTS' OFFICE CALENDARS, &c, EDWAED WAYTE, 10 0, QUEEN-STREET, At UKLAND, TRADE = if^V Cjl MARK. jf^OTTYEH, GUILLET & 0 COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, Auckland. Have secured the AGKNCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest madn. They always have on hand Ilhds. Quarter-casks, Cases, and Imperial flasks MONEY SAVED. Inspection Invited. A large supply of First-cla?s GROCERIES, select with care tor our Retail Trade, will bo sold Rkdttckd Pricks, as under: — Sardines, X, Gd | Salad Oil, 7d Sardines, y., lid Salad Oil. j>*int>*, Is Salmon, lib tins, 9d Vestas, Hd V dozen Scented Soap, 2d $? cako Tapioca, Gd S3 H> R Mined Sugar. 4d )b Jams, from 7d tin Light Sugar, 4kl <|9 ib Bottled Fruits, Is 2d $ It No. 1 Sugar. 5d %? 1b Cocoa (Taylor Brothers) Soap, large bars, Gd Is Sd lt>. TEAS FOR THE MILLION" ! New Season's TEAS, possessing Purity, Strength, and Flavour— No. 1 Fine Congou, 2a lb. No. 3, Choice Tea, 3s r$ It No. 2 Pekoe favoured No. i, Finest Quality, 2s Gd 3s Cd Our Teaß are a rich combination of many Eare Black 1 eas, and will give entire Katisfaction to every purchaser. Teas supplied by the chest, half-chest, or boxes, at Reduced Prices. FI.\E COFFEE, Is 8d Ib. SPERM CiJJDLES, 251b boxes, lid lb. • BACON, CHEESE, FRESH BUTTER, EQGS, FLOUK, BRAN, MAIZE, POTATOES, ETC., ETC., ETC. GOODS DELIVERED. CW Please Note our Address :— FRENCH & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAMILY GROCERS, 252, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. ranch Stores :—Pollen-street, Shortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. T3ISQTTIT, DUBOUCHE & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS t OF BRAISDY,COGNAC. INJHHDS., QR,-CASKS, CASES, AND FLASKS tß^~ Sole Agents in Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO., pAPERHAN G I N G S. | NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY! HOLLANIT& BUTLEK AXE NOW OPENING, EX FORFARSHIRE— PAPERHANGINGS For the Entrance Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the' Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms Jr^iFfiRHANGINGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS IFor Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS / Room Decorations. HOLLAND & "BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTEES OP GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND ARTIS S MATERIALS ETC., 23 & 80. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND PLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS ! FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. , mi „ B Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable ■ Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, tlLm Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, <*c., &c. R. B A I R T>, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. /CHEESE! CHEESE ! CHEESE j \^j TO CONNOISSEURS. CLOSE BROS. Beg to announce that they have received a Shipment of PRIME AMERICAN CHEESE. For Cluba and Hotels they are the desideratum. O£O 8 1 880 &,



Drapery. Q.ENTLEMEJSf'B MEECEEY, &c. W. EATTEAY Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of I case Silk- Dust and Alpaca Coats,in the various shapes MEM'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers prom Manufacturers, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers ; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS.' With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. rnHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, -*- ex late arrivals — 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress, Military, Corazza, Kifle, &c. ; the Now Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special lino 1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, Serge, and Tut'so Silk Suits 3 cases Hosiery, in Black and Broyn Silt, White ana Brown Lifclo Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice ; Silver Grey and Red Dab Mm-ino Halt-hose, of fine texture ; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 case Gloves, Tics, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some ol which are great novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs.. The Largest and Most Varied Stock of HA.TS and CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shirts are expressly mado in any material oc shape. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, C, Queen-street. TMPORTANT OALE OF DRAPERY GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & 20G, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Uefppctfnlly inti-.iates that hnvlnr? purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of William Vailo, Draper, fee., Coronmndol. flu; entire Stock, at about one-half the Original Co=t Price, consisting of— GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, ne will hold a GREAT SALE OP Mantles and Jackets, Dross Materials, Ovcrskirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrlmmed, Millinery Bonnets, Lauica' Underclothing, • Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c, At just about one-half regular Selling Prices, to an inspection of which W. WItBON invites the attention of all intending buyers, assuring them that such a general collection of Bargains in Millinery and general Drapery Goods, at such reductions from the regular prices, is seldom to be met with. The- following are only a few of the many Cheap Lilies to be found in this Stock :— 300 Ladies' md Children's Straw Hats, Sir. Vailes' former price, Is Cd to 4s Gd each; present price, KMd to Is Cd Ladies' Leghorn Flop Hats, at 2s Cd; worth 4s Gd 120 dozen Ladies' Silk Neck Scarfs, in all colours, at Is each 350 yards Colored Dress Grenadines, at 7M per yard; worth Is 3d. STAYS ) ( STAYS STAYS } Great Bargains in \ STAYS SrAYS ) f STAYS 700 yards Striped and Checked Japanese Dress Silks, at 11M ; worth Is Gd 180 Ladies' Ovcrskirtp, at 5s lid each; former price, 10s Cd and 12s each Crinolines and Drees Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s Gd, and 5s Gd per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard. In ereat f DrESS MATERIALS ) Qreatlv « {g-JKSsf JSSSL Prints and Muslins, a large assortment, greatly te:ofe*-4 reduced. A large lot of Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, greatly reduced. In the above Stock will be found a good assortment of Plain Household Drapery, which, having been purchased at less than one-half the original cost, the full benefit of those large reductions wil bo given to our customers and the public. &,B3f~ The Sale commences To-day (Saturday), the 4th instant, and will continue for three weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 and 206, Queen-street, Auckland. T AST THREE WEEKS OF THE CLEARANCE SALE OF , NEW AND FASHIONABLE DKAPERY AND CLOTHING, SILK DRESSES, &c, &a,...■■'.'.'■■ '...■■'.'.'■■ Great Bargains at. R. W. Dyson's, Previous to Removal to New Premises ! WT Temporary Premises— QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE DICKEY'S, IRONMONGER, And next Brooks' Boot shop.



Hotels. PACIFIC HOTEL, QtTEEN-STRSKT, AUCKLAND. JOHN DARBY, Pbopeiktoh. John Darby begs to inform his friends and the public that ho has Removed from the Commercial Hotel, Shorfclnnd-street to the Pucißc Hotel, Queen reet, qnd in rtturtiir g his bet-t thanks for past patronage, hopes thit by keeping brands of Wi' ci, Spirits, Ales, etc., ns heretofore, combined with first class accommodation for travelers, lie willmeiita continuance of their support. E~CTYAL GEORGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. N.B.— Good tstabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. RE D LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's Bay). DONA^ D McGREGOR has much pleasure in in forming tlio public that he has taken the above hotel, and having made extensive additions and im provements, bis friendß and the public will find every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits of the bfst brands. AKJSER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRIBTCHURCH. Mr. F. W. WARNER begs to inform intending Visitors to Canterbury that tho Improvements that he has recently made render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A consirterabl? portion cf tho jrround floor of the New Building in devoted solely to SAMPLE KOOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages lo Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch ■will, the proprietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. The Bath-room 3 are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Cliff, and the proprietor hopes that bin own long ex pi.'rimncfi in tlie trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by con noisseurs to be the iintst in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Chrfstclmrch. nubMOPOLI T AN~~HOTEL, (Next Messrs. Lewis Brothers' Warehouse), QUEEN-STREET. Thp Undersigned wonld direct tho attention of his friends and the public generally to the convenience, comfort and central position which this Establish ment affords. The prf-mincs have boon considerably enlarged, and no expense spared to make it a first class Family Hotel. The Cafe is in charge of an experienced Manager, and meala can bo hud at any time of the day or night. U3T EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS-~_^£j STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. H. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland. Octohor 1875. FREEMAN'S HOTEL, FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers, friends, and the public, that he still supplies AVines, Spirits, ho of the best brands, at town prices The Bottle Department has special attention. There is a Bagatelle Taulk on the premises second to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, first-clans attendance and civility, will insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial Aleb always on draught. Bill's Life, in London filed. MO YL E' S WH AR F lIOTE L, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champacno Seckback, Imperial half-pints, expressly for Invalids, for sale at MOYLE'S. Soup. Fish, Meat, Pastry, and Tea, Is., at MOYLE'S. All Meals, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., la, at... MOYLE'S. Beds, Is. and Is. Cd., at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best quality, at 1 . MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. TUTACHINERY. W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customers and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that lie has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery mado to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. THE SOUTH BEITISB L FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ..- .. .. .. .. .£750.000. UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of thia Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the iustitu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and Is widely nown for liberality and promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option o insured. A. BOARDMAN, Manager ATATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITA!, £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected againßt Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, oi from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of liosaes HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. ■j^r o t i c c. TO ARCHITECTS. ENGINEERS, AND CON SUMERS OF LIME. Mr MoLeod, who has lately promoted the burning and introduction of superior Stone Lime into Auck land, has appointed Messrs W. and G. Winbtonk, of Custom House Street, as A gents for the sale and de livery of his Lime in Auckland. Mr MoLeod wonld also call public attention to the Government Analysis of his superior T4me, which yields from 96 to 97 parts of pure Carbonate of Lime to the 100. Thus, its quality being about 7 per cent, superior to the standard of best Limes used in Great Britain and America, it will readily be seen that one part of this Lime to four or five parts of sand will make a strong mortar, as compared with mortar made from Limea used heretofore in this Province when made from (one) 1 of Lime, and (one) 1 of Sand ; and hence buyers will see the advantages of purchasing this superior Lime, on account of the small quantity of it which will serve for any given work, such as building a Chimney, etc. Parties desirous of testing the Quality of this Lime will on application to Messrs Wihbkonb receive gratis small BftmiUea for testa. Ai'ang«iftehtit ore fXOit waflo tm m Apiifwy at low jmshsis pst wnofc at msli tftiAiiia tiit BtiftifcWaftf1*



Miscellaneous AX . O KIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, IMPORTER OP GENUINE DRUGS ft CHEMICALS CHOICE PERFUMERY, Toilet Goods, Surgical Appliances, etc., etc , HAS JUST RECEIVE D— Warrick Frcres' Superior Extract of Flowers and Bouqets, in lft bottles Pinaud's celebrated Perfumts, in large and small bottles Piesse and Lubin's new Perfumes Bripdenbaeh's new Perfumes D. F'Eores' fieltzogcnes, 3 r.inis and 5 pints Crystal Acid and Howard's Soda supplied with Spltzosenes Calvert'a Carbolic Acid, for disinfecting Calvert's Carbolic Soap, household, and toilet, Bully's Hygenio Toilet Vinegar, disinfectant, refrigerant, and cleansing. jf WHOLESALE. % Country Storekeepers, Sawmill Owners, Settlers, and large consumers, should order the following lines in wholesale quantities, and are offered at the lowest current rates:— 0.8.'s Chlorodyne P. D.'s Pain Killer Barry's Tricopherous Holloway's Pills and 0 t ment Rteedman's Powclern Kcating's lozenges Al cock's Porous Plaßterg Keatine's Insect Pov der Cherry Couph Linctus Ayer's Parsararilla Whelpton's Pills Ayer's Hair Vigor Tincture of Arnica Cockle's Pills Sweet Spirits of Nitre Essence of Peppermint Fryer's Balsam Essence of Lemon Epsom Ralta Glycerine Flour Sulphur Bluestoue Carbolic Shc^p Dip Farmer's Friend Carbolic Acid, for foot-rot, &c. PREPARED AT "THE PHARMACY," Aickin's Essence of English Lavender, fl®, A Perfume of Colonial Reputation. _fflSr Aiokin's JSrated Bakino Powder. Commeridcd generally for its excellence, pro nounced to bfi superior by all who use it for making light and wholesome Bread, Pastry, Cakes, in tins Is 6d and 3s. Aickin's Potjophylltn Pills, No. a. Are invaluable to dyspeptics as a remedy for indigest ion and liver, complaints, in 1b and 2s boxes. IP?"". Address:— AICKIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST Qneen-street, Auckland. TgARGAINS ! "oargains ! t> aegains S~~laughter ! SLAUGHTER! SLAUGHTER! OF £10,000 WORTH OF HABERDASHERY, DRAPERY & CLOTHING, UNEXPECTEDLY TO HAND, Which must be Sold at Invoice Cost I To meet engagements and find room for New Shipments to Arrive. JOHN SMITH, QUEEN-STE EET, (ON THE WRONG SIDE), Therefore Invites an INSPECTION OF HIS STOCK, Feeling confident that he can OFFER BETTER VALUE AND A LARGER CHOICE THAN ANY OTHER DRAPER IN TOWN, AND AT Prices that Cannot Tso Approxi mated- Customers are furnished with Patterns for com parison as to texture and price to prove .that his establishment is beyond compare the Cheapest House in Town- J^3p°- LADIES, DO NOT FORGET JOHN SMITH'S. A ME RI CAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE r sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he "Loct-stKcn, (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem. fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tack, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will wori equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sew? rig Machine in the Market, WITHOUT EEGABD TO PBIOE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the " Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use, All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P R I C E:— Complete in box ... £4 10 With Table and Treadle.. £6 15 With Table and-Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to to numerous testi monials, which we forward on application, fgln proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five years. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all STOREKEEPERS THROUGHOUT THE COLONY SOLE IMPOBTEBS:, L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. OBWICH. UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.b. 1797.] .The security afforded by this old-established office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments : its regulations are liberal; its rates of _ Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Eents may be insured by special agreement for; 12 months Every Information can be obtained at tne Society's Offloesj Bunfc Buildings, Qneea«stireet, on • Afttti



Miscellaneous- TO- 0 T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTBACTORS, & OTHEBS. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER 1 The undersized as Agents for WAIKAWAU PAWMILL TAIRTTA SAWMILL HABKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BA.Y are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ection with above. COMBES f & DALDY, 27, QUEBH-STREBT ■pHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has beeii carefully fitted up with every convenience for produces a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in '.oils, water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QOEEN-STRBET, Corner op Wellksley-street West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. HASZAKD AND ANDREWS, OPPOSITE Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, as a PROVISION and GENERAL GROCERY STORE. Having a large Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, Ac, to the public. Please call and judge for yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t merit a share of public patronage. ON SALE, Ex Star of Germany, Macgregor, &c. Dried Apples. Hill and Hartridge's Fishing Lines New Ling Fißh Quicksilver A general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in J£ and %-cwts. J. and T. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'s best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rods, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle 1 Bagots1' Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875. See Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. P. E. COMPTON, Queen-atreet Wharf. A SEUFFEET, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHHESS THE DTJKK OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. A UCELAND SAVINGS BANK j~\ A T>ENNY "DANK Will be OPENED at the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank on TUESDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1876. HOTTRS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and ekcikve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. T|IHE UNDEESIGNEDHAVEON SALE J. AND TO ARRIVE : Gonrock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Eed Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, ' . 50 cases Muntz Metal C cases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandlery. D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, November 5,1875. "pj" O T ~~1 C"^ PEACE AND TODD, ' Plumbers, Gasfitters, Bellhangers, Zinc, Iron, and Tinplate Workers, Have Btarted business in the premises occupied by the late T. D. Worfolk, Shortland-Btreet, and both being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope to merit public patronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in Nort America. Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for Ridging, Cresting, Finl Fountains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sani" tary Castings, &c. Pattern Book on view. PEACE AND TODD, Shortland-street, Auckland. T AND J. DICKEY Invitb the Attention of Parties fltrnishino to xhetb lauge stock ob- TABLE CUTLE.RY, ELECTRO-PLATED & NICKEL-SILVEE sp:o;ons, for s, &c, &c, &c. , i • JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALLS Sf CO.'S Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES In^Great Variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFORS AND RODGERS' RAZORS WILLIAMS & SALT'S BTFTOHEK'S STEELS AND KNIVES. Brittania Metal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Iro Knife Boards, Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Buckets, Frying Pans, and Gamp Ovenß, Milk Pans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. FIVE PER OE T. DISCOUNT Allowed tp CASH jfiOHAS pn »U CUwa KBountißg to xwiom sbu&utcis



SfcMdlMumi ■ 7n T. DICKINSON, I FUNERAL /IppL UNDERTAKES, [ESTABLISHED t^lA 1859.] ZtiJi \ i ~3g is CJ £? £J ■ jfesi** -■:■»&* to O BQ ■4 • s§ -* A UOKLAND VENETIAN. BLIHD A MANUFACTORY. M. HOETON BUSBY, BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Wholesale and Retail, Venetian House, Has now Removed to those large, new, and commo dious Premises, situated at the corner of Queen and Cook-streets, where he will continue his Business as heretofore. 'TO THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTOES OF THE CITY EAST, AND THK PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—l take the earliest opportunity to inform you that I am a Candidate for your sped favours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my DKflent Establishment to fhow my Furniture, Bedding, *<>.; ' therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messr3 Cranwell and Co., at the bottom, of Shortland street, where I iDtend to carry on the business ol Cabinet-making, Upholsteries, etc.; and having had 35 yoara' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound FurnituTe, at the very owestpcssible pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrassea, and Bedding of every das cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Farniture Be-covered and thoroughly reno- - vated N.B.—The business of China. Glass, and Earthen- . ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c. will be carried on . as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, . where tvery order will receive the very best attention. I am, Gentlemm, your most obedient'serrant, H. JfBOBEET. " MEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE. On the first of January, 1876, will be published, at i the Office of the Otngo Daily Times and Witness Com pany (Limited), Dunedin, the?>Firßt Number of the ~ NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE: ■" A Quarterly Journal of General Literature, to he ; Edited by a Comm.ttee consisting of the following gentlemen : - ■ Professor G. 8. Sale, Dunedin ; Professor J. M. Brown, Christchurch; Professor D Macgregor. Dunedin; . • Captain F. W. Hutton, Dunedin; Rev. R. L. Stanford f The " New Zealand Magazine'- is intended to he j open for the expression of all shade 3of opinion, and . for the discussion qf all questions of general or, Colonial interest. • . 1?. - Many of the best known writers in all parts of they Colony have already announced their intention of., becoming'contributors..; :.^*- ' ~ , Subscription for the year, Ten Shillings. Order irom any Bookseller. ,' A limited number of Advertisements will be printed with each number of the Magazine. Scale: £2per page per inseEtion; or £5 per page per annum, Communications td be addressed to the The Editors, Museum, Dunedin. "v : Subscriptions and advertisements to be forwarde a o The Manager, Rattray-s^reet, Dunedin. HHHEN YOt^WKEMEMBEK ME. *" When other Boots and other Shoes, • Have not been, wearing well, < . .?;«) And, by the language that younse, . ~ ' Tis plaiji there's been a sell, There may perhaps in euch a scene, <>. Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, ~.,, Tlien you'll remember me. , . ~v When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,j Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; —• . , - "When broken Boots shall wear a mask—] A patch—you'll grieve to see, :?:V3 n In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me— HEMUS' V STAR V BOOT DEPOT,, Top of Queen-street, Auckland. , * OUB LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable} and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. $pair! How can' this be done? By Co-operation. Remember oursis, the largest and oldest Factory in the province, we only require the. co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money in the colony. This quality can-' not be imported to sell at the price. ' ;■ — — ~~r') GEE A.. EST WONDER OF -8- MODEEN TISIES. ~ I Long experience has proved these famous wmeaie to be most effectual in curing either the dangerons ; maladies or the slighter complaints which are mojß * particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or»! those living in the bush. - £&$ Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard tn«; system against those evils which so ofte. beset tne; human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a: I disof den.ij. of the liver and stomach—the frequent ft; rerunners, , of fever, dysentery, '"Hrrhosa, and cholera ;., Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wound* V , ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; inf««j.* when used according to the printed directions, »■; never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail ments. . These Medicines may be obtained from all *eBP«*V able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout tne,, civilised world, with directions for use in ahrKKK every language. ' They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thonail Holloway, 533, Oxford-street, London. w^!i !Z*** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate ftonf,, the '->ttea States ' '■ ' Z$