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4aa-s^im*nmjuissis&3»^^ E. Baird and Co. ' T3Y SPECIAL PERMISSION OF HI HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT. ART UNION DISTRIBUTION OF PAINTINGS, &c, TO BE DRAWN ON "WEDNESDAY, 29th DECEMBER, Under the direction of a Committee of Gentlemen Plcturoß on View daily from 10 a.m, to 6 p.m., until the 25th instant. "SIMPSON" MACHINE SHOW EOOM3, QUEEN-STREET, NEAR WELLESLEY-STREET. THE «QI M P SO- N" CJEWING jyjACHINES IN EVERY FAMILY. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES ! ALL MACHINES DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY. m~W _i ©INTERVENING PROFITS. OUR ONE YEARS' SYSTEM OF HIRE (WITH THE OPTION OF PURCHASE). fa(& v, t->_\ . (%.«-<s-■",■■ .?■?.■_-" CASH PRICE LIST. The Simpson Family Machine £? 10 Ditto Medium ditto •• *ff Ditto No. 2 Manufacturing ditto .. ..10 10 Ditto No 4 Leather ditto 14 H Ditto No 7 t-Mrt-malrer's oitto 12 12 Ditto Three needle ditto IS 13 DUto Canadian Lock-stitch (Hand) .. .. 0 ANY OF THE?E MACHINES MAY BE HAD ON OUR ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM OF HIRE. . . At from Is 6d to 3s 6i per Week. S«e our Time-payment Circular, which will be for ts arded upon application. The "SIMPSON" MACHINES have been In gene ral use in Great BriMa and on the Continent hOR THB UST TWENTY 'SEARS. The are most simple in construction, yet so dtrorg and fitted with *uch mechacic*! ricetv. Ibat tl;ey run with the greatest ease and are not at all liable to get out of order. They are easily learned and understood, and tho widest range Of work can be overtaken by them. Tlwy w.U Hind, Biaid. Hem, Cord. Quilt, Tuck. Gather, &c, by uung tha self-acting gungeg. For all Domestic Purposes, use tho SIMPSON NEW LOCKSTITCH FAMILY SEWING MACHINE, Price£7los. It has no EquaL ggFor all Dress and Cloakmaking Purposes, use the SIMPSON MEDIUM f-EWING MACHINE. Price, £8 10s. It has no Equal. For Tailoring Purposes, u*e the SIMPSON No 2 MACHINE, Price £10 10s. Il has no Equal. For Boot a> d Sh Pnrp< ses, use ihe SIMP ON No 4 DOUBLE- ■' CTK»N MACHINE, Price :4s I has no Equal. QEWIKG MACHINE COTTON. Clark and Co.'s Extra Quality BEST &IK-CORD the only Cotton recommended by the Pinger, Wheeler and Wilson, and Simpson Companies. REDUCED TO ENGLISH PRICES. 200-yard Reels Black, White, or Coloured, 2d rper Reel; 2s per dozen. Crotchet Cotton, in balls, 3d, or 3s per dozen. A Large Assortment of Ornamental Boxes suitable for presents. . "AIT A CHINE OIL. For any Sewfaur Machine nothimr but the Purest SPEBM OIL ought to be ased ; we have just landed ome Winter Pressed, especfally selected, in bottles. Is and Is 9d. Needks, 2s 6dpcr dcz„ free by .post. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE^ COMPANY, Queen-Street. tt-rpLECTRICITY IS LIFE.' PULVERMACHFR'S IMPROVED PATENT. SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDB, BELTS, ASD BATTERIES, ■o simple that anyone can me ihem ; wonderful In results, and yet so gentle in action that they maybe applied to mere infants. TESTIMONIAL. ■"•"We, tbe undersigned, t ave mnchpleasure in testi fying that Mr Pnlvumachie's recent improvements ■in his Voltaic Batteries atdGAlvanic Applisncns are of great importance to scientific medicine, and that he is Mititled to the consideration of everyone disposed to further the advancement of real and useful pro gress "—signed by .. . , __, .. Sik C. Loo.ck, Bart., Physician to H.M. the Queen *■ . . . ___ ~ Sib H. Hollahd, Bart, Physician to HM the Sib Wm Fibottrson, Bait, F.R.S.. Phytician to H M the Qneen . _ ' ' Fib J. R, Mamjk, Bart, C 8., FR C 8., F.R S. Db Sievekt>g, F.R.C.P., Physician to H.R 8... the frince of Wales and St Mary's Hospital Dr R. Quaim, F.R.C P. Physician to the Bromp ton Hospital »or Consumption. We have just landed a considerable supply of these nvaluable appliancepfor the cure'of # Rheumatism Indigestion Neuralgia Paralysis Asthma ' " Deafnets" '_■ ; \ Lumbago Sciatica Epilepsy Liver Complaints Headache 1 oss of Voice Toothache Nervous Debility Diptheria etc., etc., etc, Pamphlets giving full particulars, also Price Lists, can be had on application, or will be forwarded by post. -•> BAIEB & CO., Q U E EN-STREET,.- SOLE A GENTS EOE NEW ZEALAND. , ', ( 6S rpHE MISERY OF A BAB X PEN IS NO W A VOLUNTARY INFLIC TION "—Times. " They come as a boon and a blessing to men. The Pickwlckjthe Owl, and the W averly Pen. . box of any of the following Pens posted free to any part of tbe Colony for 12 Stamps :— ' WAVERLEY PICKWICK OWL NIL B PHAETON, HINDOO. Recommended by 1,200 Newspapers; see Graphic i°To F TeraS.-The Waverly Copy Books, ls6dper dizen; the School Board Copy Books, »d. Send for, sample copy. BAIRD & COMPANY, QUEEN-SIREIiT. TO PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc. The undersigned have the following Goods on Sale, andl ofTertbe same to the Trade at low prices :- Patent Whte Enamel Paint, in 281b. tins, superior in ™ some respects to best White Lead 88s. per cwt Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Red Paints, in 281b. tins, 28» par cwt. __*'i_'_M—i'_-_ 86,000 Pieces Vail Papers, from Jj^J^jft!°2r Borders. Centres, Corners, eta, ffbm Is 6d to ii% per Patent Rolled Plate Glass/for Verandah \ Roofs, Office Partitions, etc, \ln Is, 3-16 in. Is 2d, iln. Is 4d, per super.foot French Coioared Gla^s, in sheets Ruby, 30 x 40. Is 4d per foot YelUw, 80 x 40, Is „ " P.M. Blue, 30 x 40. Is per foot Green, 36 x 24, Is 3d ~ , ~ ,_:, "Window Glass (200 cases), sizes 12 x 9,14 x 10,10 X iz, 20x14 ' ~ - Enamellod White, 50 x 34. Is per foot Enamelled Stained, 48 x 32, Is 9d „ Enamelled in Blue, 48 x SO, 2b „ EnameUed In Oreen, 48 x 80, 2s ~ mo CHEMISTS LEMONADE MANU AL FACTURERS, AND OTHERS. JnstlLwided, 2 Coppers, each 201b.—Purest Sillcian .Essence of Lemon, Analysis invited. BAIRDS& CO., QUBBN-STKB*BT,



Miscellaneous. M 7"c? Tj L s"k V * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP Oif SO 8S ON-ST Rfl X T T\ H E A P T^H E A P \J BOOTS \J BOOTS! FOR CHRISTMAS Holidays ! T. E L LI S O N, Has received a Large Shipment of BOOTS, consisting Of Ladies' Glove- Kid and Gents' Kid Dancing Boots i also, other Cheap Lines, which will bo Sold Off at Greatly Reduced Peioes, to meet the public during .'.'. the Christmas and New Year Holidays. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Boots of all descriptions made to order. TjIDWARD' WAYTE Has Jest Opened : LETTS' SCRIBBLING DIARIES, LETTS' OFFICE DIARIES, LETTS' POCKET DIARIES, LETTS' MEDICAL DIARIES LETTS' OFFICE CALENDARS, EDWAED WAYTE, 100/ QUE E N - STRE ET, Auckland. THE GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Issues all Desirable Forms of Policies. The Payment op Every Policy is GUARANTEED by the COLONY. DIVISION OF "PROFITS.—The surplus or profit is ordered Vy the Act of 1874 to be Divided among PoLicY-Hu-LfIEKS only, and is to be ascer tained every fifth .year. Tiio iirst investigation, with a view to div '.-ion of prolits, Ib to ne made on tho 30th June, IS'SO. PREMIUM RATES- -ARE LOWER than those of Privctte Companies', to an extent which is equivalent to a Loi. us in advance of from 15 to 20 per cent. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.—The pay ments may he made during tho who!e term of life or dni-inj? a limited period on!y, at an in variable annual, half-yearly, quarterly, or weekly premium. INDUSTRIAL BR Als Gil —Weekly pre miums c»n only be paid or) Policies issued in the Industrial Branch, which is at.present confined to mvn.bers of Registered F.nendly Societies and Good Templars. Forms of application and full particulars canjbe obtained 6n application to MR. J. G. BAKER, Travelling Asent, Government lus urance Offices; Or, to the CHIEF POSTMASTER, Auckland. Agent for Industrial Branch—Mr. Samuel Woemb, fehortland-street. 7\ N S A~ L E, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices :— Chasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiiaz Riesling Pedro Ximenas Malbec Muscat &0., *c -f *c • In Quarts and Pinta, Carefully selected, from the choicest stock of Messrs. Km & Co:, whose Wines are admitted by Connois seurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L. D- NATHAN & CO. October 28, 1875. MONEY SAVED. Inspection Invited. A large supply of First-class GROCERIES, select with care for our Retail Trade, will be sold Rkduced Prices, as under:— . _ „* Sardines, K. Od Salad Oil, #-pints, 7d Sardines, y_, lid Salad Oil, pints, la Salmon, lib tins, 9d Vestas, 8d $ dozen Scented Soap, 2d %\ cake Tapioca, 6d j£ ft Refined Sugar. 4d $ ft Jams, from 7d » tin Light Sugar, 4-id •$ ft Bottled Fruits, Is 2d _} ft No 1 Sugar. 5d $lb Cocoa (Taylor Brothers), Soap, large bars, 6d Is 8d ft. TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! New Season's TEAS, possessing Purity, Strength, and Flavour- No. 1 Fine Congou, 2a lb. No. 3, Choice Tea, 3s $ft No! 2 Pekoe Flavoured, No. 4, Finest Quality, 2s 6d 3s 6d Our Teas are a rich combination of many Bare Black Teas, and will give entire satisfaction to every purchaser. ■ Teas supplied by the chest, half-chest, or boxes, at Reduced Price 3. FINE COFFEE, Is 8d lb. SPERM C.OiDLES, 251b boxes, lid lb. BACON, CHEESE, PRESH BUTTER, EGGS, FLOUR, BEAN, MAIZE, POTATOES, . ETC., ETC., ETC' GOODS DEIIVEEED. ~~ Please Note our Address :— i FKENCH <fc CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAMILY GROCERS, •■ 252, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. ranch ' Stores :—Pollen-street, Shortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. T> 6 TJ G H T A JO B AND MUST BE .{ CLEAKBD 150 Men's Tweed Trowsers and Vests, j ft;.(.';i--•:.; 16s lid. '_ pairs Trowsers, ' „ 6s lid. 60 Black Cloth Coa , ,3Lls 6d.; \; ■ ' ' : ~ ... 60 Tweed Galateas, I Sji 13a.6d. f fj 'Boys' and Youths' Suits,.;'.,' ,;•';_, 18s 6d. .' .",.•,. PHILLIP'S MART, , QUEEN^STREET. P O ,N S O, N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment I Shell? Beach *>a£ AMUEL COOH RANE & SON.



Drapery. n.ENTLEMEN'B QLOTHING-, MERCERY, &c. "W. BATTEAY luvites special attention to hiH Extensive and Varied Stock of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufacturers, Tims saving at least SO per cent to Purchasers ; also, included aud assorted in, are tho MOSaiEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. qpHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, -1- ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress, Military, Corazza, Rifle, he. ; the New Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special line 1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, Serge, and Tas-so Silk Suits 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats, in the various shapes 3 cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White aud Brown Liele Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice ; Silver Grey and Rod D-ab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture ; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 case Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of 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 HATS and CAPS to SRlect from in the oolony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shirts are expressly made in any material or shape. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE, HEW ZEALAND HOUSE, G, Queen-street. TMPORTANT QAI.E Off DEAPEEY GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. WILLIAM WILSON, f 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREE T, Auckland, 1 Respectfully intimates that bavinrr purchaw/d from the Trustee's iv tbe Estate of William Vailo, Draper, itc, Coroniandel, the entire Stock, at about one-hall the Original Coal Price, consisting of — GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, He will hold a GREAT SALE OF Mantles and Jackets, Dress Materials, Overskirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrimmed. Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing, Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c, At just about one-half regular Selling Prices, to an inspection of which W. Wilson invites the attention of all intending buyers, aßsurini; 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 '{he many Cheap Lines to be found in this Stock:— 300 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats, Mr. Vailes' former price, Is G d to 4s Cd each; present price, 10£ dto Is 61 Ladies' Leghorn Flop Hats, at 2s 6d; worth 4s Od 120 dozen Ladies' Silk Neck Scaitfs, in all colours, at Is each 380 yards Colored Dress Grenadines, at 7^d per .:■•> yard; worth Is 3d. STAYS) (STAYS STAYS } Great Bargains in < STAYS SPAYS) (STAYS 700 yards Striped and Checked Japanese Dress Silks, at Hid; worth Is 6d ISO Ladies' Overskirts, at 5b lid each; former price, 10s 6d and 12s each Crinolines and Drees Improvers at half-price S lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, i 4s Od, aud 5s 6d per yard, positively worth one-third more nionay * A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid pea- yard. _ . ( Dress Math;kials ) «_„„«„ In great j Dress Maxi . rlals L JJBS& Variety. \ Djiess MatkkiaLß f Reduced. Prints and Muslins, a largje assortment, greatly ts^wv.:. reduced. A large lot of Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, greatly reduced. In tho above Stock will be found a good assortment of Plain Household Drapery, wWch, having been purchased at less than ono-half the original cost, the full benefit of those large reductions wil bo given to our customers and the pubdic. H 837" The Sale commences To-day (Saturday), the 4th instant, and will continrue for three weeks only. WILL IA M WILS ON, 204 and 206, Queen i-street, Auckland, TI'ST THREE WEEKS l OF THE ; CLEARANCE SALE OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE DBAPERY AND CLOTHING, SILK DEBSSB S, Great Bargains at U- W. Dyson's, Previous to Removal to New Premises 1 __f Temporary Premises-- QUEEN -STKEET, OPPOSITE DICKEY'S, IRONMONGER, And next Brooks' Boot shop. B«r SHOPS TO LET. *&.



Hotels. UNITED gEBVEOE WINE AND SP.RIT STORE, Corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &0. J.H. would respectfully call the attention of the public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including the following :— BR A 1% T)Y— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling _\ Kartell's HOCK— De Laage Fills ""t Deinhard's Still Hennessy's „% CHAMPAGNE— Bisquit De Boucho and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— M on ts and Chandon'a Kinahan's LL Ciiquot Dunville's Seokbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best bi ands fee., &c. and blends. BURGUNDY—Nuits UM— C. Polack Red Heart SAUTERNES, very choice White Jamaica F, Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Pral Pino Apple . and Co. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, In Henke's stone and white jottle and wood. Real gluts Devonshire, imported.by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS— WINES—• Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Malad"tta mended to invalids by Pleur de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummol Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino.""' Australian, all kinds. CL A RET— BITTER-INDIEN Margaux Chat<>au Pomys BR\NDY— Tod Heatleys Orange St. Enjiliou CMerry St. Juiien, &c. Ginger Potket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, &c.,'fac, at|j In and Is. Gd. ALE and PORTER of the beet brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country ord'-rs, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended, to. Term* :—Cafh. PA GIF I 0 H OT E L, QuEEN-STRriT, Auckland. JOHN DARBY, Proprietor. John Dautjy begs to inform his friends and tho public thai ho has Removed from the Commercial uotel, Shortinnd-street to the Pacific Hotel, Queen reet, and in returmrg his bent, thanks for past patronage, hopes th*it by keeping brands of Wines, spirits, Ales, etc., »h heretofore, combined with first class accommodation for travellers, he will merit a continuance vi their support RO YAL GEORGE HOTJiL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has ben enlarged, and fitted up regardless of expense. Fir.st-clasa accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the b>-8t brands. N.B.—Good c tabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Propi ietor. E~D LION H~O~ TEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's Bay). DONALD McGREGOR has much pleasure in in forming tbe public that he has taken the above hotel, and having made extensive additions and im provements, his fi iends and the public will find every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits of tbe b*st brands. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHEISTCHURCH. Mr. F. W. WARNER begs to inform Intending Visitors to Canterbury that the Improvements that he has recently made render the Commercial Hotel second to nona in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Hnildlntc is devoted polely to SAMPLE ROOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the proprietor Is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartment provided for their accommodation. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the snpcrvisic>n of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that bis own long ex perience 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 finest in the Colony. Trusses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to J£R. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, . ,:, Christchurch. puSBIOPUL IT AJN HOX±<L, • (Next Messrs. Lewis Brothers' Warehouse), QUEEN-STREET. The Undersignea would direct the attention of Mb friends and the public generally to the convenience, comfort and central position which this Establish ment affords. The premises have been considerably enlargca, and no expense spared to make it a first class Family Hotel. The Cafe is in charge of an experienced Manager, and meals can be had at any time of the day or night. 1 . .HEP" EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS-*__;a STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. R. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland, October 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 Wines, Spirits, &c of tho best brands, at town prices. The Bottle Department has special attention. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premises Becond to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, first-class attendance and civility, will insure an evening's;enjoymeht. The best and most refreshing Colonial Albs alsvays on draught. BeWs Life in London filed. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champagne Seckback, Ifnperial 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., Is., at... MOYLE'S. Beds, Is. and Is. 6d., at.:... ~. MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best quality, at . MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. f)LANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTtf ! EOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots,BS_! Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, <sc, &C. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. fiRIEDERIOK W. COLLINS, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, VunoAN Lane, , Opposite'the Occidental Hotel.- Every description of Jewellery made and Repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought.



Miscellaneous. W. a DENNES, IMPOETBfi.. QUEEN OF SCOTS -^^^R^lW^ PRINCESS OF (with Silver-plated ~f^ <* & P'> V WALES ExtraS) jj" _ 'V: r ' '^V^;'' ,c- _ 3 WHEELER AND HOME SHUTTLE || - % > WILSON'S LITTLE WANZER |~ ] .', . ' ,/*, *■ |jf \L>, v'■ ' .' • 'Vs| HOWE'S IMPROVED LITTLE STRANGER )'' ' /| TABLES & STANDS THOMAS' «S^_ ( v \ ' f.Sti \ij \\^\^^^» •*^^^^o^^^F|Np'^^B MACHINES., VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE Fo> °R ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIEPY, LADIES' AND°~GENTS' UNDERLINEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. W. C DENNES, being the largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, can offer tbe beat advantages to purchasers. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for the above ■ Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. w. o. _dz__'nn___& Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



A I C X I N, ____, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, IMPORTER OF GENUINE DRUGJfcft CHEMICALS CHOICE PERFUMERY, Toilet Goods, Surgical Appliances, etc, etc , HAS JUST RECEIVED— Warrick Freres' Superior Extract of Flowers and Bouqets, in lib bottles Pinaud's celebrated Pcrlumes, in large and small bottles Piesse and Lubin's new Perfumes Briedenbach'a new Perfumes D. F'Eores' Seltzogenes, 3 lints and 5 pints Crystal Acid and Howard's Soda supplied with Si-ltzo'/enes Calvert's Carbolic Acid, for disinfecting Calvert's Carbolic Soap, household, and loilet, Bully's Hygenio Toilet Vinegar, disinfectant, refrigerant, and cleansing. p WHOLESALE. % Country Storekeepers, Sawmill Owners, Settlers, and largo conHuinerK, should order the following lines in wholesale quantities, and are offered at the lowest current rates :— C.8.'8 Chloro'Jyno I P. D.'s Pain Killer Barry's Tricopherous Holloway's Pilla and O t ment Steedman's Powders Kcatinn's Lozenges Al leech's Porous Plasters Keatin«'s Insect Pov der Cherry Cough Liuctus Ayei JB Karsar'arilla Whelpton's Pills Ayer's Hair Vigor Tincture of Arnica Cockle's Pills Hweet s-pirits of Nitre Essence of Peppermint Fryer's Balaam Ks-ence of Lemon Eppom Salts Glycerine Flour Sulphur Bluestone Carbolic bhe«p Dip Farmers Friend Carbolic Acid, for foot-rot, &c. PREPARED AT "THE PHARMACY," Aickin's Essence of English Lavknder, ti___ A Perfume of Colonial Reputation. ___% Aickin's /Erated Bakini* Powder, j Commended generally for ils excellence, pro- { nounend to be superior by ail who use it for I xnnUrig light and Wholesome Bread, Pastry, Cakes, *-c, in tins Is €d and 3s. Aickin's Podophylltjt Pills, No. a. Are invaluable to dyspeptics as a remedy for indigest ion and liver comp-aints. in Is and 2s boxes. B3f" Address:— AICKIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST' Queen-street, Auckland. TDARGAINS ! ~~~ T>ARGAINS ! T> ARGAINS O LAUGHTER ! SLAUGHTER! SLAUGHTER! OF £10,000 WORTH OF HABERDASHERY, DKAPEEY & 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, QTTEEN-STB E E T, (ON THE WRONG SIDE), Therefore invites an INSPECTION OF HIS STOCK, Feeling confident that he can OFEER BETTER VALUE AND A LARGER CHOICE ANY OTHER DRAPER IN TOWN, AND AT Prices that Cannot "bs Approxi mated- Customers are furnished with Patterns for com parison as to texture and price to prove l^that his establishment is beyond compare the Cheapest House'in Town ©» LADIES, DO NOT FORGET JOHN SMITH'S. AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HOKION BUSBY, BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Wholesale and Retail, V _ H E T I A N ""H O U S ~, Has nowßemoved tof those large, new, and commo dious Premises, situated at the corner of Queen and Cook-streets, where he'will continue his Business as heretofore.



TJ V A.N, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILL IA RD TABL ES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Aitio, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &o." ITVT O T I 0 E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. . TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER! The undersivned as Agents for WAIKAWAU PAWMILL TAIRHA SAWMILL HAKKER'H PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con- I ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, W, QUEVN-fITIiKTT NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 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 iibi-ral; its rates of Pre miums are bated at the lowest compatible with the Bifety of tbe Assnved ; and its teceipfs are all retained in the Co:ony for investment affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy Eng'ish Pro) rittory. Rents may be inpured by special agreement fcr 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent fro THE ELECTORS AND NON i ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND THE j PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. I Gentlemen,—l take the earliest opportunity to inform you that I am a Candidate for your spec! favours. I I find that I have not sufficient room in my present ' Establishment to fhow my Furniture, Bedding, &c; I therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by | Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Bhortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, eta; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible pi ices consistsnt to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room. Furniture Re-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 every order will receive the vory best attention. I am, Gentleman, you* most obsdlenfservant, H. PROBKRT. i 'gOtLJb. (ih-- hI&T WOJN DER OE -R- MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedie to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter complaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard the system against those evils which so ofiSi beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a (disorders of the liver and stomach—the frequent ft reruimers of fever, dysentery, and cholera Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds ulcers, 'rheumatism, and all skin diseases; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford-street, London. 55 V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the ' Red States p RAT EETJL—COMFORTING E P P S'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency, to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.''—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Id in Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled — JAMES EPPS & CO., om(eo pa th 1.0 .chemists, 48, Thbeadnebdle-street, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works : Euston Road, Camden Town, London.



rp T. DIC KINS OnT FUNERAL f^\ UNDERTAKES [Established / \ 1859.] pip se f /"0 gfp A i 2^«gs t I § fe«aO«§ I ■ J <i_ g| >-s Egg X?* 3 S"* * ijjiij ■ / i p ft| rH H(3 t-'i.:v\' . P-( O J I ; _H isowa fa ► W I 1 1JL,,,,-,,!,^ Q.LOY ES! GLO vYTI At WILLIAM EYRE'S, the Cheap' Haberdashery Establishment, "Enniskillen House," VIOTORI 4.-STREET. FIRST 'CHOICE JOSEPHINE COLOURED KID GLOVES, without damago. 1,000 Pairs, at 2s 9d to Ss 3d. pHEESE! CHEESE! CHEESE"! TO CONNOISSEURS. CLOSE BEOS. Beg to announce that they have received a Shipment of PRIME AMERICAN CHEESE. For Clubs and Hotels they are the desideratum. CLOSE BROS., Queen-street. A ME RI CAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OP MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I I sews with the least possible amount cf labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "TEE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewia Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes, he " Lock-stitchJ (alike en 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, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk T 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 Sewing 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 j All securely packed in strong case with hmge3. PRICE:— 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 iv numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In pruo! ot their superiority over all other machines we guarantee ihem for five years.. To be bad at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all ■ Storekeepers Throughout the Colony sole importers;: L. D. NATHAN & C 0., AUCKLAND. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, |____!In Red and Blue, from £5, reeon beard ship for any part of New Zaaland. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. £• .. .■ g_W Plars arid Prices free from JOHEELEGGE' Sculptor, Aberdeen. Scotland. W-SSk BUY~RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE And See that Each Ball Is Wrappdin Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, AS its Splendid Quality lias caused a host of Inferior Imitations. Sold 1 y al! r< sp 'cable Grocers and Storekeepers. £OA REWARD. —It having come hj\j to the knowledge of the Undersigned that various Spirits and Liquors are regularly sold out of Adolphe Wolfe's Schusrp Bottles, as ihe Genuine Aromatic tchiedam Schnapps—Notice is hereby given that the above reward will b* paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties selling a counterfeit; and the Fames of publicans' who ie is ascertained fill up bottles with valueless compounds of their own mixing, will be published.— The public should protect themselves by the purchase of unopened bottles of thi3 favourite and pure spirit -(Signed) L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agent for Udolphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapa Registered in ihis colony. Auckland. Sth Octcber 1875. ; rpHEJS YOU'LL REMEMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, ■ <•'.' And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain' there's been a, sell, ■ '■'.'■■'■■• There niay perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, ,r _ Then you'll remember me. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light, Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots Bhall wear a mask— A patch- you'll gri-ve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me— HEMUS' %* STAK *.* BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Auckland. OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable' and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. $pair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is 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. ___ . _ '"' M /alexmidelY \l\ 1 /*7 S m___-_____s___t^k \o\ M /o/NEW GOdDSY&Y Y?\ R #£/FRESHDESIGNS\rA \__\\ EVERY MAILVS3/ ALL GOODS GUARANTEED AND Every description of JEWELLERY Man*" factored on the premises. _____