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R. Baircl and Co- i BY SPECIAL PERMISSION OP HIS HONOB THE SUPERINTENDENT. AET "(I NION DISTRIBUTION OF PAINTINGS, &c, TO BE DRAWN OT-T WEDNE-DA.V, 29th DECEMBER, Under the direction of a Committoa of Gentlemen Pictures on View daily from 3.0 ».m, to, C p.m., until tho ?,sth instant. "SIMPSON" MACHINE SHOW KOOMS, QDEfiH-STREET, NEAR WELLESLEY-STREET. T. H B «OI M■ P S O N" O DEWING MACHISIS IN EVERY FAMILY. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES ! ALL MACHINES DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY. B5?~ .NO INTERVENING PROFITS. OUR ONE 'YEARS' SYSTEM OF HIRE (WITH THS OPTION OP PIZEOHASE). ill gl CASH PEICE LIST. The Simpson Family Mvchino £7 10 Ditto Mediam ditto ..- 8 1° Ditto No. 2 Manufacturing ditto -. •• 10 10 Ditto No 4 Leather ditto 1* 14 Ditto No 7 ditto 12 12 Ditto Three needle ditto .. 13 13 DHto Canadian Lockstitch (Hand) .. .. 4 0 ANY OP TJ3ESE MACHINES MAY BE HAD ON OTTR ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM OF HIRE. At from Is 6a to 3s 6J per Week. See our Time-payment Circular, which will be for warded upon application. The " SIMPSON" MACHINES ha.ye b%en in gene ral use in Clreat Vrit'in and on the Contine?it FOR THE LIST TWENTY SKAES. The are nioatsimple in construction, yet so ctrorg and fitted with such mechanical uicei.y, that is. ey run with the greatest case and are not at all liable to get out of order. They are easily learned and understood, and the voidest range or u-ork can be overt«ilicn by them. They *wi)l xinsi, Braid, Hem, Cord. Quilt, Tuck, Gather, &c, by uang the self-acttt^c gtntgea. ___ For all Domestic Purposes, use the SIMPSON >7EW LOOK-STITCK FAMILY SEWING MACHINE, Price £7 10s. It has no Equal. For all Dress and Gloakmaking Purposes, use the SIMPSON MEDIUM bEWING MACHINE. Price, £8 10s. It has no Equal. For Tailoring Purposes, use the SIMPSON No 2 MACHINE, Price £10 10s. It has no Equal. For Boot and Shaernakins Purpr-ees, use the SIMPSON No. d DOUBLE-ACTFON SIAOfIINE, Price. £14 14s. It has no Equal. OEWIK6 MACHINE COTTON. Clartand Co.'s Extra Quality BEST SIX-COED the only Cotton recommended by the finger, Wheeler and Wilson, and Simpspn Companies. REDUCED TO ENGLISH PRICES. 200-yard Reels Black, White, or Coloured, 2d per Reel; 2s per dozen. Crotchet Cotton, in balls, 3d, or 3s per dozen. A Large Assortment of Cmpinental Boxes suitable for presents. -BUT A^ C H I N E OIL. For any Sewinc; Machine nothing but tho purest SPERM OIL ought to"be ased ; we have just landed ome Winter Pressed, especially selected, in bottles, Is and Is 9d. Need'es, 2s 6dper doz ,free by post. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, Queen-Street. «-nLECTRICITT IS LIFE.' POLVERMACHER'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLK ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTEKIES, so simple that anyone can use them ; wonderful m results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to mere infants. TESTIMONIAL. '• We, the undersignefl, have much pleasure in testi fying that Mr Pulvermaclue's recent improvements in his Voltaic Batteries and Galvanic Applianc«s a.o o? great importance to scientific medicine, and that he is entitled to the consideration of everyone disposed to further the advancement of real and useful pro -8:16 Sib C. Looock, Bart., Physician to H.M. the SieH. Holland, Bart, Physician to HM the Queen Sib. Wm. Feegtjsson, Bart, F.R. 3.. Physic.an to Sin J. R, M^TiiTßart, CR, F,R C.&, F.R 8. DkSibveking, F.R.C.P., Physician to H.E.H.. the Prince of Wales and St Mary's Hospital Dr K. Quain, F.R.C.P. Phyßician to the Bromp ton Hospital for Consumption. We have just landed a considerable supply of these nvaluable appliances for the cure of Rheumatism Indigestion . Neuralgia Paralysis Asthma Deafness Lumbago Sciatica Epilepsy Liver Complaints Headache Loss of Voice Toothache Nervous Debility Diptheria etc., etc., etc, Pamphlets giving full particulars, also Price Lists, can be had on application, or will ba forwarded by POt BAIPJ) & CO., QUEEN-STREET, SOLE AGENTS FOR HEW ZEALAND. «npHE MISERY OF A BAD JL PEN IS NOW A VOLUNTARY INFLIC TION."— Times. " They come as a boon and a blessing to men, ,!r.he Pickwict,the Owl, and the Waverly Pen." box of any of the following Pens posted free to any part of the Colony for 12 Stamrs :— WAVERL'SY .PICKWICK OWL NILE PHAETON HINDOO. Recommended by 1,200 Newspapers; see Graphi; Oth February, 1875. To Teacher3.—The Waverly Copy Books, Is Gd per dozen; the School Board Copy Books, 9d. Bend for sample copy. BAIRD & COMPANY, QUJBEN-STItEJST. ffK)"~PAINTERS; PAPEKH ANGERS, JL GLAZIERS, Etc. The undersigned have the foJ'.owing Goods on Sale, and offer the same to the Trade at low prices :— Patsnt White Enamel Paint, in 281b. tins, superior in some respects to best White Lead, 38s per cwt. Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Red Paints, in 281b. tins, 28« per cwfc. 25,000 Pieces Wall Papers, from 3|d to 3s 6d per roll Borders. Centres, Corners, etc., from la 6d to 27s per Patent lolled Plate Glass, for Verandah, Roofs, Office Partitions, etc., & in Is, 3-16 in. Is2d, Jin. Is 4d, per super, foot French Coloured Glaas, in sheet 3 fiuby, 30 x 40, Is 4d per foot . . Yellow, 30 x 40, Is „ P.M. Blue, 30 x 40, Is per foot Green, 38 x 24, Is 3d „ Window Glass (200 cases*, sizes 12 x 9,14 x 10,16 x 12, 20x14 Enamelled White, 50 x 34. Is per foot Enamelled Stained, 48 x 32, Is 9d „ Enamelled in Blue, 48 x 30, 2s „ N Enamelled in Green, 48 x uO, 23 ~ TO CHEMISTS LEMONADE MANU FACTURERS, AND OTHERS. Just|Landed, 2. Coppers, each 201b.—Purest Silician . Essence of Lemon. Analysis invited. BAIRDIJ& CO., QTJEEN-S T R E E T.



Miscellaneous. i. ■ ,7 ml^ -XT MoCULSKY FUNERAL LFDERTAKER, TOP Olt H O BH O N-a X R dET r\ he a p r\ he a p \j BOOTS \^J BOOTS! (P H II I S T M A 3 JIOLTDAYo ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Large Shipment of BOOTS, consisting of Ladies' Glove Kid and Gents' Kid Danaing Boots; also, other Cheap Lines, which will bo Sold Off at Greatly Reduced Prices, 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 mado to order. LA S T TIIR E E WEEKS OF THE CLEARANCE SALE OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, S I L X T) R E S S E S, &c, &c, Great Bargai&s at R. W. Dyson's, Pervious to Kmoval to New Pubmisbs ! ESS*" TemiJorary Premises— 1 QUEEN -STJREET, OPPOSITE DICKEY'S, IRONMONGER, And next Brooks' Boot shop. #3" SHOPS TO LE T. "SB "D O U G II T A J O B MUST BE CLEARED OUT! l.'O Men's Tweed Troweers and Vests, 163 lid. ICO pairs Trowscrs, 6a lid. CO Black Cloth Coa , lls Cd. 50 Tweed Galatcas, 133 6d. Eoys* ana Youths' Suits, 18s Gd. PHILLIP'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE . I 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 la the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Locfc-stitch, (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, 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, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for ns to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. "We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT BEGABD TO PBICE, Ana 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—Heinmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use, All securely packed in strong case with hinges. 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 ia numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In 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 IMPORTERS :j L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. T3 OUYER, GTJILLE|T & C™ O O G.N A 0. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSRS. LJEwTs" BROTHERS, Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They always Have on hand Hhdß. Quarter-caflKS, Cages, and ImporialJlasks.



Drapery. QJENTLEMEN'S QLOTHING, MERCEBY, &c. °?!fP T» A f1 f T? A "V Wo a i£L 4 JL £« A £ Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which if carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufacturers, Thus Bavins at least 30 per cpnt to Purchasers ; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GKELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. rpHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, J- ex late .arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress, Military, Coraxza, liifle, fee. ; 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 Taeao Silk Suits 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats, in the various shapes 3 cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Bilk, White and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey aud Red I) ah Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 case Gloves, Tie?, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of which arc great novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs. Tho Largest and Most Varied Stock of HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray be.£rs 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. FEW ZEALAND HOUSE, GG, QUEEX-STRSET. T M P O RTA N T Q AI. E JL KJ OF DEAPERY GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY L 0 W PRICES. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & 200, QUEEN-STKBET, AVCKIiAKD, Kr-Fprcifully intimates that having purchased from the Trustees iti the Estate of William Vaile, Draper, fee, Cororoandel. tlic entire Sfock, at about one-hali Iho Original Coat Price, consisting of— GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, I Tc will hold a GREAT SALE OF Mantles and Jackets, Dress Materials, Overakirtß, Straw Hats, trimmed and nntrimmed, Millinery Bouneta, 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, 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 tho many Cheap Lines to be found in this Stock :— 300 Ladies' and Children's Straw HatP, Mr. Vailes' former price, Is Od to 4s Gd each; present price, lO^d to Is Cd Ladies' Leghorn Flop Hats, at 2e 6d; worth 4s Od 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 STAYS( f STAYS 700 yards Striped and Chocked Japanese Drees Silks, at lip; worth 18 Gd 180 Ladieß* Overskirts, at 0s lid each; former price, 10s Gd and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s Gd, and 5s Cd per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard. T _ „„„„<. f Dress Materials ) Greatly In great J D materials V -Reduced Variety. j DIuJS3 MatkMAlj s ) ■ Ueaucea- Prints and Muslins, a large assortment, greatly fcfi^^Mii rednced. 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. mH3f~ The Sale commences To-day (Saturday), the 4th instant, and will continue for three weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 and 206, Qup.en-Btreet, Auckland. rpHE GOVERNMENT LIFE JL INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Issues all Desirable Forms of Policies. The Payment of Eveky Policy is GUARANTEED by the COLONY. DIVISION OF PROFITS.—The surplus or profit is ordered by the Act of 1574 to be Divided among PoLiOY-I-loi-DBiis only, and is tt> be ascer tained every fiith year. Tho first investigation, with a view to division of profits, is to be made on the 30th June, 1880. PREMIUM RATES ARE LOWER than' those of Private Companies, to an extent which is equivalent to a bonus in advance of from 15 to ' 20 per cent. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.—The pay ments may be made during the whole term of life, or during a limited period only, at an in variable annual, half-yearly, quarterly, or weekly premium. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH.—WeekIy pre miums can only be paid on Policies issued in the Industrial Branch, which is at present confined to members of Registered Friendly Societies and Good Templars. Forms of application and full particulars can be obtained on application to r MR. J. G. BAKER, Travelling Agent, Government Insurance Offices; Or, to the CHIEF POSTMASTER, Auckland. Agent for Industrial Branch-Mr. Samuel Wobms, Shortland-street. CHEAPLY MARRIED. 9 Carat Hall-marked, WEDDING- RINGS and KEEPERS to match; Six dozen justlreceived ; 7s 6a each; warranted.^ HiLEWlggoNt Opposite Unlon7Bank,



Hotels. AC.IPIC HOTEL, QUEF.N-RTn.EET) AUCKLAND. JOHN DARBY, Pbopkieiob. John Darby begs to inform his friends and the public that he has Removed from the Commercial i*oi.el, Shortund-street to tho Pacific Hotel, cjuera reet and in rotumir g his best thanks for p»st patronage, hopes that by keeping brands of wi.-es, Spirits, Ales, etc.. rs heretofore, combined withflrst cteß accommodation for travelers, Jie will merit a contSnn.nce of theii_su]»poj-t EO y-AL GEQBGE HOThL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation tn * Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. H.8.-Good .tabling fgßgg. Prop) ietor. w~ev *' i ° inro"Tfi, X^ DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's Bay). ■DON"AT D McGR'EGOR has much pleasure in in fol\yii:ag the public that he has taken the above hotel" i*nd having made exienßive additions and nn provem. anta, his friends and the public will nnd every comforft and conveiueuce. Wines .and Spirits of tho b^st brands. W~ "^ilNKl-l'S COMMEKCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHUECH. Mr V 'W WAKNER bffis to inform intending Visit' hIo cmterbury that the Improvements that hol^ B rocctVyinnde render the Commercial Hotel second to noiib' & New^ZeaJand. Aconßirlerable T^rtion of ibo iwomia: floor of the Xcw isiiiliiin'' is ci.-iv oted solely to SAMPWE KOO.dS S St un.nsnal advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. ' Vnmiiips visitins Chi Ist-Jhurch will, the proprietor provided for their Mconu.tii 'action. The Bath-rooms are fitted a P with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the s~u^ e^?w°Jwn fi^x* Chef and the propr Ptor Lopen- that ins owniontfcx periflncein the trade is a suiaoient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is ackii owledged by con noisseurs to be the finest in the O<ol °ny 'Busses pass the door to and i rom overy hour daily. prompt attention paiT to air communications addressed to , ffi w . F . WARNER Commi rcia! Hotel, Cathedral Sqnar c, Christcfci. rch^ WINE AND SriEU' STORK, Cornkr or Queen and Wkli/eslev-strkets Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPUSITS, &0. JH. would respectfully call the attention of the public to the ursiirpasß,-.] stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, Including the followm*? : i-It ANDY— MOSELLE — Martell's ll(? c. Kr i> chu Bisquit i)e Jioncho and De Lossy Di> Tja-iL'O flanks. Rodcrora WHISKY- Moeta and Chandon'a Kinahan'sLL 9 af£?u> T-n« B rf ft i Dnnvllle'B Sock-bach's Ixnp erial, Scotcl) of the best brands .'tc&c and blends. BURGITMJY-NU its TT; > r _ C. I'olacK lied Heart SAUTEI.'.NES, v-ery choice White Jamaica F. I^f«lx>n«m Lo^dea 1 Vermouth - Noilly Prat Pine Apple ami Co. Rum and Shrub. PERRY, in He £ s stone and white London Unsweetened r^-Mtrrma "Wolfe's Schnapps. LlQt'hUßb— WINES— Curayoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Fana 1852, specially recom- La Maladotta mended to invalids by Flour de Alps medical ffentlomen. Kummcl Amomillado Sherry, &C. Maraschino. c A^ S ian.allUindß. BITTER _ rNmEN Margaux tt\tt Chateau Pomys BRANDY — Tod Heatloys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien. bo. Ginjrcr Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, &0.,7& c, «Jlr andle. 6d. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught Country orders, accompanied with i'.u. ora punctually attended to. Terms :—Cash. pOSMOP OITriAN HOTEL, (Next Messrs. Lewis Brothers* Warehouse), QUEEN-STREET. The Undersigned would direct the attention of his friends and the public generally to the convenience, comfort and central position which this Establish ment affords. The premises have beonconaderably enlarged, 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 tho day or night. BST- EVERYTHING ;FIRST-CLASS-""_ j k3 STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. E. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland, October 1875. FREEMAN'S H"0~T EL, FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers, friends, and tlie public, that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &o oi the best brands, at town prices. . ' The Bottle Depaktment has special attention. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premises second to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, first-class attendance and civility, will insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial Albs always on draught. Bell's Life in London filed. OYL E' IS WHARF HOTEL, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champagne 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., Is., at... MOYLE fc>. Beds, is. and Is. 6d., at... MoyLE , s . Wines,' Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best qUallty 'at • MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at...... : ■ MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at ' MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. TT> IfiD S ! BIRDS! BIRDS! Clearing-out Sale of BIRDS at E. Robinson's, corner of Albert-street, comprising 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking Cockatoos ; also, all kinds of Cages and tin wire for sale. . AFEBN- TREET HOUSM. R. B. riHALDERS & CO. Are now Shewing NEW SPRING & SUMMER MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC., In Great Variety, and. at Prices and Quality not to be surpassed. 200 and_2o2, QUEEN-STREET. Ah Eabi.y Call is Invxtbd.



, Miscel *a W. 0. DENNJ LITTLE WANZER | jfSfjk '3 *<*f LITTLE STRANGER y§ THOMaS *■&' '_ '<&■¥ \y" VERY LIBKEAL DISCOI REPAIRS DONE FOE o— DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND < DRELSSMAKING.—A 1 W. C DENNES, being the largest Importer of al Simplicity, can offer tho Ix-nt advantages to pn ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread Machines bimplied. Agent w. c. s°: Albert BtriLDiNfls, Qwenxstpjeet, Oi j^x ialumbagh: J M McLACELAN has Just Received, ,directmefr the Manufacturers, a second supply of Coats' Mahin c Cotton. AII numbers rmiy now be procured horn him cither Wholesale or Metail. J. M. McLACIILAN, QUEEN-STREET, One door from Wellcsley-slrcet. ] A I C TSL I N s ' DISPENSING PHARMACIST, IMPORTER OF GENUINE DRUGS ft CHEMICALS CHOICE PERFUMERY, Toilet Goods, Sukgical Appliances, etc., etc , HAS JUST RECEIVED— Warrick Frcres' f-'uperior Extract of Flowers and BouqelH, in ltt) bottles Pinaud's celebrated Perfumes, in large and small bottles Plcsse anil Lubin's new Perfumes Bripdenbach'e new Perfumes D. F'Eores' Seltzognnes, 3 -pints and 5 pints Crystal Acid aud Howard's Soda supplied with SoKzoKcncs Calvert's Carbolic Acid, for disinfecting Calvert'B Carbolic Soap, hoiiHeho.'d, and toilet, Bully's Hygenlo Toilet Vinegar, disinfectant, refrigerant, and cleansing. $ WHOLESALE. % Country Store-keepers, Sawmill Owners, Settlers, and large consumers, should order the following lines in wholesale quantities, and are offered at the lowest current rates:— C.B.s Cblorodjne P. D.'s. Pain Killer Barry's Tricoplierous Hollcway's Pills and 0 t ment , Rteedman'fl Powders Keating's liozenges Allcocb'fl Porous Plasters Heating's Insect'Pov der Cherry Cough LincUis Ayer's Sarsaparilla Whclpton'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 JSpsom Salts Glycerine ?Flour Sulphur Bluesto.ne 'Carbolic Sheep Dip Farmer's Friend Carbolic Acid, for foot -rot, &c. PREPARED AT "THE PHARMACY," Aickik's Essence of Enolish Lavbxdkr, C2L, A Perfume of Colonial Reputation, jest Atckin's iEnATEB Bakijto Powder. Commended generally for its excellence, pro nounced to bo superior by all who use it for mating light and wholesome Bread, Pastry, Cakes, *re, in tins Is 6d and 3s. Aickin's Podophyllin Pills, No. a. Are invaluable to dyspeptics as a remedy for indigest ion and liver complaints, in Is and 2s boxes. B^~ Address:— AICKIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST Queen-street, Auckland. ■gARGAINS ! ■jDARGAINS ! tjargains ""Slaughter ! slaughter! slaughter.! OP £10,000 WOBTH 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, Q TJ E E N- S T E E E T, (ON THE WRONG SIDE), Therefore invites an INSPECTION OP HIS STOCK, • Feeling confident that he c%n OFFER BETTER VALUE AND A LARGER CHOICE THAJN ANY OTHER DRAPER IN TOWN, AND AT Trices that Cannot "bo 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 ££- LADIES, DO NOT FORGET JOHN SMITH'S.



neons. S8; IMPORTEE f'^ '^^^^^ PRINCESS OP fe-Vs s^^ n, WALES / Sf s N WHEELEB AND |p I^. % VH.SOFS mk H4:. \i' \ - ffm HOWE'S IMPEO7BD 6ft |^^^f^^^S|| FOR ALL HAND CTNT • TO TEE TRADE. , ./iLL MACHINES. iei rrrs 1 ujnoEßLiNEisr, millinery, FIT GUARANTEED. 1 S a-wing Machines of modern improvement and ircli eaers. Weekly, Monthly ,or Cash Pay , O U, aud all requisites for the above foj : .Accouchoment Belts. ULN NES »p osr-TE Atjckland Savings Bank. P YAK, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vuxcan Lane, Auckland. B ILLI AED TABL ES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily • McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with nil the most recent improvements. Full particulars on. application to the urtdersigued. Alco, to arrive ex Emily MoLare^ 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De P Tubaix Candles 100 t:oxes Bolmont's Candles 200 cases '10 cx-a Heaneßsy 'a BranSy, Geneva Etna, &c. N 0 —- I 0 E PEACE A^/ID TODD, PLI^J\rBKRS, Gasfittebs, Eellh angers, Zi:jc, Iron, and Tinpl/ a tb Workers, i H?.ve started bu»=iri gR i n the premises occupied by the late T D. Vv'^rfolk, Shortland-Htreet, and both being Tradesmer^ with Colonial experience, hope to merit public p2\.ronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stova Pipes made and fitted up as in Nort America. Apr cnts for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Or <lers received for Ridging, Cresting, Fini Fou n fains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sani tary Castings, &c. Pattern Book on view. PEACE AND TODD, Short l?a nd-street, Auckland. J^" O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER! The un(senrii?ne-:i as Aeenta for V/AIKAW>.U SAWMILL TAIRTJA SAWMILL HARKETVs PATENT BBICK KILN, MS <~<HANIC'S BAY are prepare^ to receive and execute orders in con ection witu above. COMBES '& DALDY, 27, QUEKK-STBKKT NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. | ______ I [Established a.d. 1797.] i The security afforded by this old-established office lis unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in fiettle ! mpntß; 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 i in the Colony for investment, affording the advantages ; of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee j of a Wealthy English Proprietory. \ Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent. AND 2[ALL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. Wholesale and Retail. Visitors to Auckland sho inspect the EXTENSIVE DISPLAY _>F FURNITURE Of every description for the complete fur nishing of a house of any class, with a view to taste combined with utility. SW LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH GUARANTEED QUALITY. <TIARPETS.—WINKS & HALL.— CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS !!! CARPETS !! Without exception the largest and best rtment in Auckland to select from. BRUSSELS, TAPESTEY, 2 AND 3 PLY KIDDERMxNdTER. g OOIE, MANILA, >& JUTE MATTING. FELTS, AND FELT SQUARES, HEAETH BUGS, PLAIN & FANCY DOOR MATS, FLOORCLOTH LIKOLEUM, TEE NEW CORK CARPET. piTRTAINS.—WINKS & HALL CURTAINS ! CURTAINS! CURTAINS! CURTAINS Net, Lack, Swiss, and Muslin, In Great Variety, NEW PATTERNS, SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS 1 REPS AND CRETONNES, BILLIARD CLOTHS, GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES PERAMBULATORS. WINES~~&~ HALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AGKNTS FOR GROVBK ft BAJ-EB'S SEWING MACHINES.



T. DICKImTo^J FUNERAL /p|3. UNBE'RIAEEa [ESTABLISHED /■ '"' \ 1859.] Sls|J I ■>! i filial I. Ig s ■ <ii ■* Q. L O V B|!J L O'FE'sJ At WILLIAM EYRE'S, the Cheap'Haberaasherv Establishment, " Ennis—Ulen* House" ViOIORJi-STRSET. FIRST "CHOICE JOSEPHINE COLOTJRISIH Km GLOYKti, without damage. 1,000 Pairs at 2s 9d to 3s 30. ' /CHEESE! CHEESE!, oiffis"j to coniToTss^ub.s. OLO3E BROS. Beg to announce that they have received a .Shipment of PRIME AMERICAN CHEESE. For Cln.bs and Hotels they are the desideratum. CLOSE BROS., QUEBH-STREEX, THE OrßtilA EM 1 WONDER'OF -*■• MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedie to be most effectral in curing either the dangerons maladies or the slighter complaint^ which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to those living in the bush. , Occasional doses of these Pills wil' guard the system against those evils which so ofts. beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a (disorders of the liver and stomach— the frequent fh rerunners of fever, dysentery, '^irrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds ulcers, rheumatism, and all ekin diseases; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail men's. These Medicines may he obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the civilised world, with directions for use in almoßt every language. They are prepared only bythe Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford-street, London. "V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emulate from fra- ite<i State* Ji/j O N Jfi • ¥ SAVED. Inspection Invited. A large supply of First-class GROCERIES, select with care tor our Retail Trade, will be sold Reduced Prices, as under:— • Sardines, %, 6d | Salad Oil, #-pints, 7d Sardines, y,, lid Salad Oil, pints, Is Salmon, lib tins, 9d Vestas, 8d <£ dozen' Sc« nted Soap, 2d $ cake Tapioca, 6d $ tt> Refined Sugar. 4d W ft Jams, from 7ds tin Light Sugar, 4£d $ 1b Bottled Fruits, Is 2d $ ft No. 1 Sugar, 5d ylb Cocoa (Taylor Brothers),1 Soap, large bars, 6d Is 8d tt>. TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! New Season's TEAS, possessing Purity, Strength, and Flavour— No. 1 Fine Congou, 2s ft. No. 3, Choice Tea, 3s $ft No. 2 Pekoe Flavoured. No. 4, Finest Quality, 2s 6d 3s 6d Our Teas are a rich combi?;ation 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?. FISE COFFEE, Is 8d lb. SPERM CANDLES, 251b boxes, lid Ib. BACON, CHEESE, FRESH BUTIER, EOGS, TLOT/K, BRAN, MAIZE, POTATOES, ETC., ETC., ETC. GOODS DELIVERED. B^~ Please Note our Address:— ' FEENCH & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAMILY GROCERS, 2 52, QtTE EN-STREET, Auckland. ranch Stores :—Pollen-street, Shortland ; and Owen-street, Grahamstown. riTEEN YOULL EEMEMBER ME. JL ———^~ "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 may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, 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 shall wear a mask—J A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask r Tliat you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAR V 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. ,;. jjf^i $^% /SV:; ffl /aLexanderX wr' As 7.# ff ujum ™t"'iniißH[iirriiiiTiiy*\u \o\ U /a/NEWGQODSp\ \A si #£/FRESRDESIGN4oa\ 3 #<J^ EVERY MAlL\£*/ ALL GOODr GUARANTEED AND Every description of JEWELLERY Manu factured on the premises.