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Auctions. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. ASSORTED IRONMONGERY, SPADES, DIGGING FORKS, NAILS, &c., &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell, at' the Mart, Fort-street^ on Thursday next, the 14th lust, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of A3SOETED IRONMONGERY, newly imported, comprising— Lyndens Spades, Digeing Forks, Knife Cleaners and Knife Polish, American Auger Bits, Counter-sunk Uout Nails, Gimlets, Table Cutiery, Single Taper Files, Adzes, Chisels, Hand taws. Mallets, Door oprings, <fee, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. Noon. EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA, FILTERS, Ac. Ex SHIP ASSAYE, FROM LONDON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. In the Stoee lately occupied by Messes. H. F. Anderson and Co., adjoining Mr M. Jones. R. A X T H U R WILL sell by auction, at the Ftore late in the occupation of Messrs H. P. Anderson and Co , Lower Queen-street, on Thursday next, 14th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. An Extensive and Well-assorted Shipment of Earthenware, Glassware, China, and Filters, from the best manufacturers, ex Ship Assaye, from London— 5 crates Blue Pheasant Plates, assorted 1 crate Dishes, Covered Dishes, Tureens, Bowls, &c. 8 crates As sorted Toilet Sets 1 crate Ev-ers acd Basins, Chambers, Bowls, &c. S crates Teacups and Saucers . 2 hhds Toilet Sets. W. and (J, and Fancy 2 hhds Breakfast and Tea Sets, assorted Fancy 1 hhd Sets Jugs, Candlesticks, &c. 1 hhd White and Gold China, assorted 1 hhd Blue Figured China, assorted 1 hhd Teaoup3 and Saucers 2 casks Tumblers, moulded 1 case Tumblers, cut :■" .. 1 case Filters 1 crate Silver-lustre Teapots Terms:~ Cash. =?■ , Delivery tojbejj taken within twenty-four hours after sale. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT ST. LEONARD'S HOUSE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mrs Raynes, to sell at St. Leonard's House, Parnell Rise, To-morrow (Wednes day), 13th inatsnt, at 11 o'clock, . THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Handsome Drawing-room Suite in blue rep, Tables and Covers, Carpets, Fender, Rimu Table, Couch, Dining and Cane-seated Chairs, , Pictures,. Book Shelves, Sideboard, Clock, Oilcloth, Hair Carpet and Rods, Umbrella, Stand, Hall Table, Double and Single Iron . Bedsteads, Double Wood Bedsteads, Palli asses, Mattrasses, and Bolsters, Washstands, and Ware, Dressing Tables, Chest Drawers, Mirrors, Double Blinds, American Stove. Kitchen. Utensils, &c, &p. S 4MUEL COCHRABE & SON, '; Auctioneers. . ■ "•£5500 w° BT a op JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A. _ FEW WEEKS. • WATCHES AND JEWELLERY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION H. B B C X ■ Has now peifected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He- now invites his friends and the public to inspect his STOCK of jK JEWKLLERY AND WATCHES which he has v purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offers them at gift prices; The ■;./ sale is a re-,1 one, and not merely one to catch ■ ' the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de ■ign of the goods, of **he first quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. No . profit wanted, the object being only to clear oiit the goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment Mr H. Gk PAYNE, who has been in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep ■ all Watches and Clocks cold or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. \.'. : All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, Pi : and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once, ■r ■; " or the? will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery. ON • S A L E (WHOLESALE ONLY), EX HYDASPES, &o. Snltasas, 100 boxes Soda Crystals, 20 casks Paraffin Candles, 50 boxes Carbonate Soda and Cream of Tartar • r Bryant and W ay'» Safety Matches Whitinsr, Morton's Sialmon Colza Oil, Turps White Lead. Rosin .. Corks, for ale or sodawater Bottling Wire ~ , B. ewers' Isinglass • v Hops, prime Tasmsnian 1874 Bops, English crop 1873 _ ~* "3,. Scrim and '? Ssalaa ■ . MantK MeLal.ftTidJSTailfiforuJtto. R O B 33 R T , L U S X, '■ .'■ ■■■';' '. '. ' ■.:.. QTTBEK-S'Efiter;: • XJjCiC JjA.su d savin Gb' bank EsWABtISHBD .1W.1847. 1 HIS EXOlQ^N^pffl GOVERNOR. : W, O. WILSON, Bl Q. The BAJS-K'laOPWSTfor RECEIPTS «nd PAYMEJSTa ;'-~^^i^^^~.t "■■■.yi-""ir-^'^>^S»iglSg!to 2 o'clock l"riday .. .. ... .. ~ „ And to receive Money only on Saturday evening* from 7 to 9 o'clock. .. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 5 per cent-interest is allowed. 11. OAMERON, BATTERIES FOB. SALE ~ "Surly in March next, the Two Batteries and Plant, lately the property of the New Zealand Quartz Crushing tnd Goldmiuißg Company, situated " ■"-. Coromandel, will be offered for sale by public auction, t,':.. If not privately disposed of. Full particulars can be obtained from the late manager, Mr Arthur Fittar, Coromandel, who has thority to sell, or from . BRIGHT * RAIT, Liquidators,' . 8, Winchester Buildings, London. JJEW PR-INIS, '^NEW MUSLINS, .»■:>. NEW DRESS GOODS JtlBT BEOEIYED, Akd to be Bold Eis^bkablt Cheap at E. W. DYSON'S, , OPPOSITJB THE CITY HALL. 1



Hotels. Q.KEYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-streets. Proprietor : MICHAEL OOPcCOEAN. ■ In returning thanks to bis numerous visitors MICHAEL CORCOKAN begs to say that very larga additions have b=en lately made to the Hotel, which will tend greatly to the convenience of those who favour him with their patronage. BBDBOOMS. Additions have been made to their number, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new, and. got up in the latest style. BATHS. Both Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and every convenience will be found in them for the comlort of Travellers. COMMERCIAL EOOM. A commodious room has been opened, having ita^ entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Bar-room, and this has been fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard Room is the best in the Province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever constructed. MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes that the good name his house has ever held, and the splendid accommoda tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland O give it their patronage. ALBERT HOTEL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. Brandy—Hennessy's Pale .4 Marten's Pale 4 0 Martalls's Dak 4 Small bottles from 1 "Whisky—Greenlees and Colville's .. ..4 0 Jamieson's 4 0 Danville's 3 6 Small Jsot ties from 16 Wine—Sherry, Cozens .. 3 6 Sherry, Amontillado 5 0 Port, Hunt's 3 C Port, Hunt's three diamond .. ..50 Cawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. ~ 'i 0 Rum—Old Jamaica .. .. .. .. ..36 Half JUottles 1 C Imp orted in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's 6 0 Maueli's 5 0 Bines' 6 6 Fine Champagne Cognac .. .. 6 6 Flasks Is 6d&3 6 Geneva— J.D.K.Z., large .. .. .. ..4 6 J.K.KZ, small ~ .. .. ..3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large .. .. .. ..6 0 Wolfe'ssmall .. .. ;. ..2 0 Whisky—Dunvillo's 4 6 Stewart's Kirkliston 3 6 Old Tom—Burnett's and 800 h's.. .. ..4 0 Ginger Wine—Bernard's ..3 0 Champagne- Clode and Baker's 6 6 flrits.. ;•_...'■ 3 6 Clarets In variety from 3 0 . . Bottlmj Alus and Stout. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. ..0 10 • Ale—Pints .. ..0 6 - Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—plots 0 6 Wbitbread's—Pints .. .. , 0 9 ftuirtness* .Dublin. Stout 0 0 Byass's London € .. .. ~ .. ..13 Whitbread's ~ .. .. 1 3 Jeffery's Edinburgh . 13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. * Assorted Cases made up to Obdeb. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozea. PI IT BY HE GALLON J ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. NEW CALEDONI A Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORN.BB OF SYMON DS-SIREET AUD KaRANGAHAPE ROAD i : ..-Private Entrance :-Symcnds-stbeet. LIST OF PRICES: Martell and Hennessy Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Martell and Hennessy's small Brandy, 4s per bottle dark, 2s Greenlees' and Colville's Campleton's Whiskey, 4s and 4s 6d (preof) per bottie; small, 2s and 2s 6d Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 8d (proof) small, 2s and2s6d Rum, 3s per bottle ; small, Is 6d Old Jamaica Hun, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Sherry Wine, from 3s 6d to 4s 6d per bottle; small, 2s. Amontillado Sherry, 6s per bottle ; small, 2s 6d Port Wine, 4s per bottle; small, 2s ' Old Tawny Port, 5s per bottle small, 2s Gel English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle . The above bottled on the premise*. IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS. Hennessy's, MarteU's, and Hine's Brandy, 6sJ 6d per bottle Flask Brandy (various brands), 3s per bottle Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s 6d ler bottle ; smsl), ?s Old'lom (various brands), 4s per bottle Danville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2, 7s 6d per bottle ; small, 4s Claret (different brands), from 3s to 4s bottle Schnapps, (Wolfe's), large 6s; small. 2s 6d Townsend'a Sarsaparilla, 6s peribottle Australian Wines, 3s «d and 4s:per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin, bottled, from Is 4(1 to la 6(1 per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof), same as , - from Bonded Store. Assorted Cases of the abovefmade up for Families and Picnic parties. TEEMS :—STRICTLY CASH. NO EXCEPTION SAMUEL EYINSOJST, Proprietor. HHHISTLE HO T E L. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE 'i QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. • ~ Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AN°D SPIRITS, Comprising— ' Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's * . Champagne—Perrier, Jouet'a I Chwapa^ne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Ohateau Larose Claret—laatte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hencessy'a Three Star Brandy And other choice brands. . ASSORTED CASKS MADE.XTP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. ] Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TEEMS : STRICTLY CASH. Spirits1 Overproof.'.the same mjfrom onde Store, •old in any quantity,



Hotels, np HAM E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, CORHSR OF QUIEN-STREBT AND THK WHABJT. Proprietor ... ... R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). "tfsU-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equalled in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALB can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OF WINES and the Finest Brard s of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. JSnglish and Colonial ALES STOUT on draugh or in bottle. "VT O T I C E VICTORIA HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. S. HILL, Formerly Manager of the Criterion Hotel, Mel bourne, Otage, Club, Dunedin, and Masonic Hotel, Tauraaga, Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above WELL-KNOWN FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL And hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of their patronage. A TABLK D'HOTE daily at 1 p.m. Suite of Rooms for Families, and Sample Rooms for Commercial travellers. Bath Rooms! Billiard Rooms ! Ici on parle francais A Night Porter in attendance. Drapery. m P (3 at -*> 3 1-8 S^S ■-:' 2 ■ ° «a g „-9 of ° h rt ® <a W £ J bT H - s >** 9 ■ H as . of ob « o y 02 S3 <«* -n , Wo Jzi ' Jit M M tfgtftf g« « SHBH IS aq W <j <J -^ <j << w ' ti tf tf h p4p4p4 hi !-s H» hs " K» l-s ha _^ ■ODOQOQ 02 CQ 02 DQ Vl7 R A T T X .'■ A V NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to draw special attention to his GENTLEMEfN'S OUTFITTING E R C E R V, AND TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our own make and ixrpciiaiitf GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all the newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, In White, Silk, Crape, &c, &c.' GENTLEMEN'S SCARPS AND TIES, A choice selection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen faced GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every de . GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &o, Ac GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. . . BOYS' CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. THE TAIL3MNgT DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRIGHT whose abilities are too well known to require comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and. thoroughly ■ , shrunk. . WO MACHINE WOEK



Groceries. tf"EXT THE OLD S ipp!. FRENCH & CO. f Have OPENED their New Store with A. LAEGE STOCK OP FRESH GROCERIES, I Selected expressly for their retail trade, comprising CHOICE NEW SEASON TEAS, j REPINED SUGARS, AND . GENERAL GROCERIES. \ TEAS FOR THE MILLION! ■ Celebrated for Purity, Strength, and Flavour. : Our noted 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, aiid 3s 6d Teas being many rare Black Teas judiciously blended, will give the highest satisfaction to every purchaser. COFFEES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. Refined Sugars and General Groceries at Lowest Cash Prices. Fine Table Rice .. 2Jdlb Mould Candles 5d lb Starch at .. .. 4dlb Fine Hard Soap 6dbar L Sardines quarter .. 7d tin Plain Vestas .. 7d doz Jjsjna, fiowi .. .. Bdtin Marmalade best lstin Splendid Sugar, only 4Jd per lb. ALL ARTICLES IN STOCK BEST QUALITF, AWD LOWEST PRICE. FJ&BH BJJTTER FROM THE BESTbDAIRIES. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, ETC. GOODS DELIVERED. Please note onr Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, people's tea warehouse, Opposite the New Market, ,252, QUEEN-STREET, I Auckland. FENTON'S CENTRAL STORES, AUCKLAND MARKET. IMPORTANT AND GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC. F. F E N T 0 N Being desirous that the public may have and enjoy a jolly and happy Christmas, invites every one to inspect his Magnificent Stock of NEW FRUIT-* and otheT luxuiies suitable for the coming festivities Our prices as usu»\ will be the lowest in Auckland. Terms :- Cash. New Valentine R»ssins, 6d lb ; new Bldme Raisins. Cd lb ; row stonelesi Sultana Raisins. CJd lb , Muscatel Raisins, lOd lb; new Currants, Sd to 6d lb ; Flour, 2d lb ; Candied Peel, Is 6d lb : French Plums, in glass jars, Is lb ; Figs, 9il lb ; Jordan AJmonds, 2s 8d lb : Paper Shel Almonds, Is lb ; new Dates, 6<i lb ; Bottled Fruits, Is each ; Spice, M packet; Calve»-foot Jelly, 2s 6d bottle ; Essences, 8d bottle ; Lollies, lOd lb; Keiller's Dundee Lollies, Is 3d lb : John Saindi'sScotch Jam, 9d tin : Marmalade, 9d tin ; English Cordials ; large plugs of Aromatic Tobacco, 6d each; Havannah Cigar?, 2d each ; splendid Tea. 2s lb; real Mocha Coffee, Is 6d lb ; rich Jamaica Sugar, 4d lb ; Cocoa and Chocolate, all makers, 6d packet; Patna Rice, 3d lb ; Pickles, 7d bottle, A la«ge supply of Canter bury Hams, Is lb. Our supply of Canterbury Bacon, Cheese, Butter, and Eggs will be sold at very low prices. Colmsn'sStarcb, 4fllb ; Blue, 6d lb ; Hard Soap, 6d bar ; Sardines, 6d tin ; Salad Oil, 6Jrl bottle ; Castor Oil, (>Jd bottle; Tomato Sauce, large. 4d bottle ; Soap Powders, 6d dozen ; Condensed Milk, 6d tin ; Arrowroot, 6J lb : Patent Knife Boards, 6d each ; Safety Mutches, 4jd dozen ; Corn Floor, 8d lb ; Fancy Biscuits, 8d lb ; Treacle, 4d lb. TO DAIRY FARMERS AND OTHERS. -F.F. is a iash purchaser of any quantity of first-class Bacon, Hams, Cheese. Butter, Lard, Eggs, &c, &c. 160 Empty Batter Fiikins FOR SALE. Boots and Shoes. JtfTO MOEB FIRES. While thanking his friends for the liboral patronage bestowed upon him during the past eight years, C. BROOKES Begs to inform the public generally that he has taken one of those HANDSOME SHOPS, Opposite the City Hall, And has OPENED with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK OP ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Aa it is well known that 0. BROOKE Belli cheaper than any House in Auckland, it is unneces sary to five a list of prices, C. BROOKES, THE NOTED BLUE BOOT, QUEEN STRKET, Next to Dyson's, opposite City Hall. SEVENTY PIANOS and FORTY HARMONIUMS, to be aold at greatly reduced prices FOR CASH, in consequence of being over stocked and large shipments on the way. These instruments are the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in New Zealand. Harmoniums, from L 9 10s to L 120; Pianos, L 35 to Ll5O. OF Harmoniums and Pianos ON HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, nine, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months—the hire deducted from price of instrument. HOFFMAN & SON'S A CAD EM T OF MUS^ C Shobtl and-street. Instruments of all kinds tuned and repaired. CjEWINGr MACHINES. No Family without a Sewing Machine should longer delay the purchase of one of TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINES. AGENT, T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, 3HORTLAND STRUT. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. THOMAS BARNETT PURVEYOR, Queen-street, opposite Mr J. Blair's Grocery Establishment. XT O W PUBLISHB D, REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND CONTAINING FOUR CITST VIEWS. Procurable at all Lending Stationers and News Agents. I'rjce "" TWO SHILLINGS;



Ironmongery^ ;■ . T & J. DIOK ET, J. 23 0, QTJEEN-STBEET, Steels _ , a Stimr Levels, Metallic Tapes. Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks rfSSa^Pateit Bim Locks, sin. to 10m. Brittania Metal Teapots Rim Locks, Latches, etc. Trays, Charcoal, Irons Kn f c Boards Dead Drawback Locks Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Shank's Nails and Flooring Brads Backets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens ™fwfre Nails, fin. to tin. Milk Pans, Tin Baisins and Dishes American Finishing Nails, gin. to 2Jin. Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. Sliament, fnd T Hinges AxlePullies, Sash Fasteners DO WNEB'S KEROSENE! nvE pek cent. Jawp^aj-* 2* £*-»- * «"* E. PORTEE *■ 0 0.. QTJEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. m E. P. k CO. having just landed, ex " MILTIADES » and " COUNTESS OF KINTORE, a large assortment of GENEKAL BUILDEES' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGERY, GAS FITTINGS, ETC. wish particularly to draw the attention of the public to the following articles, which have been carefully selected from the best makers, and the whole of which will be found of first-class quality, and will be offered at the lowest paving prices :— Venetian Bronze Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Lacqaered and Bronzed Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Crystal Glass Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Patent Hall Lights Mantel Brackets, to match the Gasaliers Pendants, Brackets, and Small Fittings of all kinds _ Gas Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking, and Heating, &o. MarbJe Chimney Pieces, and Eegister Grates, Fenders andFireironß Coal Vases, in great variety Patent Mangles and Wringing Machines Bronzed Umbrella and Hat and Umbrella Stands and Tables Jas Dixon & Sous' Electroplate and Nickel Silver Goods Lockwood's Table and Pocket Cutlery Perry & Sons' Coal Vases, Tea Trays, Baths, Lanterns. &o. Crowden & Garrod's Brushware of all kinds Door Mats, Scrapers, Iron and Wood Tubs, &c. Leamington Banges, Smith and Wellstood's Stoves &c., &c, * &c. l



THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, B IND MAKER A WIRE WOBKEB "WHOLESALE AKD RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, " ' Shobtland-strbet, Attcklahd. REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES, Corner of Cook and Grey-street?, A UCK.LAND and ONEEUNG-A -i~»- OOACHES. TI3H.E TABLE: Leave OnehiiDga: Leave Auckland : 8 a.m. 10 a m 9 am. 12 noon 12 30 pm. 4 p . m . 2 p.m. g p<m- . > Saturday Nights : 6 30 11.30 QHRISTMAS- HOLIDAYS. ENLARGEMENT OF THE WILLOW GE.OVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Devonport, North Shore. E. AtilSON begs 'to announce to his patrons and the public generally, that he has OPENED that large ] Orchard adjoining. * Picnic parties will find this one of the pleasantest resorts of the season. Swings, Croquet, etc., for the use of visitqw. THE undersigned are Cash Ptb chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS WOl T Consignors direct will have prompt and Immediate dash remittances retTiined at satisfactory rate* Ireland" bros »ANN*BP, LBATHKRMANUFACTUKEPS AUOKLANB / ■ '■ FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBBON-STRKRT. 'JATJRANGA, HOT LAKES, AND N A P I E E. COBB AND CO.'S EOTAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES : f Leave Tauranga on Tuesdays and Fi-idaya, * ,',,; Fare to 6hinennitu.;^.......V.,.. !>>-#>J gi ' M. HANNON AND CO.T" PaOPBIffiXOBB.



Insurance- TJELIABLE IJSDEMNIT* Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices— 25, Queen-street rpHE SOUTH BEITIBH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 01 NEW ZEALAND. OAPITIIL .. £760,000, unlimited liability. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known for liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of Insured. A. BOARDMAN, > Manager. THE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF New Zealand, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Building*, Mills, and their contents, at as LOW RATES as any Colonial or Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at Lowest Rates. .„ ■ Auckland Branch Offices ; 25, QTJBEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager, ■y i c to c i a. INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. . > MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessels ' taken on favorable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bales. LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or In the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Qubin-stbjkt. TJOYAL INSURANCE t COMPANY. ALMANACS, (Book and Sheet), for the year 1875. can new be had on application at the Company's office. The Book contains the New Zealand Customs Tariff, Stamp Duties, Rates of Postage, and other useful Statistics Tables, and information. Influential Sub-Agents are required for the suburbs and out-districts of this province. Application to be made by letter, addressed to GEO. WM. JONES, Agent.. Office: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-atreet, Auckland, January 1, 1875. TIT ANTED KNOWN THAT M< ROULLION'S JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES AT 3s 6d PER PAIR, ' /. AB« TO ;il pBTAINia) AT ,'..'"'''' ;.' DYSON'S ': "" '\l TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the City Hall. ■ ■■•.■ ■: ■- : , ;.-i_i______L_l.^______^_



Miseellaneotwi. B SBWIK& MACHfNITa I Those in want of arealiy good Sewing Machine. H shonld BUY TAYLOR'S PATENT MACBDtIf hand or treadle. - ' bI AGENT, ■ : "s^S V"X T. PEACOCK, V R OPTICIAN, Hlg£ SHOETIiAND ET BEE SP. ■ WINKS AND JjALL \ I Are now opening up their || NEW STOCK OF FURNITURE/ \ CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, . 1 SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS, REPS, TAPESTRIES AND BROCATELLES, || Lace, Muslin, and Nkt <M WINDOW CUR TAI HS. 1 BRASS WINDOW CORNICES AND POLE if TABLE-COVERS, 1 BILLIAED CLOTHS, BLANKETS, | GILT CHIMNEY and TOILET GLASSES. || Always on hand, a large stock of well-seasoned ft CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAUEI I C^~ Agents fou the Celeshated k GROVER AND BAKER SEWING MAOB3SNE. j| , — : , . . KA B AN &AH A PI DISPENSARY. P. P. MARTINSON, CHEMIST AND DRTJGGI BT, v ; " Late of Thames, and late Dispenser to H«r I Majesty's Infirmary at Capo of Good Hope, ffl 1 Africa, having been presented with * 1 a Silver Medal in ,1858), 1 Bogs to inform bis friends and the public in geneal,;; that he has commenced business in the | KAEUNGAHAPE BOAD, . ■■- Opposite Mr Nathan's Residence. " Physicians" Prescriptions and Family Becelptl caretv^iy prepared from the Purest Drugs. : ; |aj Patent and Homoeopathic Medicines, Perfumery.! '*■ &o, kc P.F.M. wishes to draw particular attention to sufferers of Toothache that he has discovered » I bbmssv for the severest Toothache, and will>L I guarantee is to be a stare cure. Sold at his.Dispengarr I only, in bottles Is 6d and 2s 6d. I TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Try P.F.Ms Worm Powders, which are the bert et brought before the public Sold at 3d and W ea ii at hi Dispensary. .. ~;.! ■•:;,; Q A P BEDDING. UPHOLSTERY AND UNDERTAKING. Double flax Mattresses, from 16s each Single Flax Mattresses fiom 7s " Ship's Cushions, per squ<ue foot, from lg.Bd Adults' Funeral furnished for £6, including Hearse, Grave and attendant*. '•'■■' . m hairs and Couches Re-stufled and Bepairra | Mattresses Ee-made. Note the address:— „" H X R V P. H A V W AR D, TTPPFR QFEEN-STBEET, Adjoisinq Lamb's Firewood Yabd. , , ■ Established 1860. By Appointmbmi io BTIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERQT7SSON g[ eih- c Tola, koh n, JEWELLER, ■ ' ■' • •>■ ' , QUBBN STKEET, AUCKLAND, ■ ;■- ' V • ' ■ . ' -■■> ■■'"'• '; Begi to'diaw the attention of the public tohU Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREJaN, AND COLONIAL , t MANTTFACTURKD JEWELLERY, Specially selec'.ed, and ef the Newest Stylw *nd . ' Designs. : A large portion of the above consists of Quartz ana r Greenstone Jewellery-, Manufactured on the premise*. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of the ■ '' ' public to hi« ;. '™Sli LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK 01" GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GtBXAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATKD GOODS, ' Which are the best known manufacturers of the ; home market. Note the address * HBJNiiICE KOHK. JEWE L L E ' QUEEN-STREET SHORTLAND STREET, Nxabxt Opposit* thm PosT-OTKcm. SPRIKG-STUFFSD SUT'tjsS, v £12, £13, £18, £25, £27 (warranted). ''- V