Printed and Published by the proprieton, OeOTg* McCullagh Reed, of St. George'? Bay, Md_H«wyi Brett, of Parnell. at their General Steam Prta|to| QfflceV JWyndham-atreet, in the OVr^AwOm ■-SfeW-Zwdißd^^ »«a ,"u;-:a^a 3« ftf q Monflav, May 81.1875

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! Drapery. T> OUG H T A JOB. A. LINABUEY & CO. Are now shewing the unaermentionea Gooas, bought a Job which will be offerea to the public TEN PE CENT, under Wholesale Prices:— Dresses— 360 ' DRESS PIECES, 12 yards each, DreSSeS -j compr i S mg all the NEWEST FABRICS, from 4s 9d to 20s per Dresses— I piece. "^ We Waterproof Mantles from Cw 02 9s 6d* i ° ~> oj> i ° SR TOO Black Cloth Jackets from %i £4 -liAri Velveteen Jackets from V os ra o IUU 9s lid. jj« f* US yjk Girls' Waterproof Mantles J> I~D ' an<l Black Cloth Jackets J . from 3s lid. | Black Persian Cords, Is 4^d—usual price 28 Black Silk, Figured and Stripe Lustres, Is 4^ra 20 pieces Black Alpacas and Lustres from C%d. 150 Pieces— All Wool FRENCH MERINOS, I in all the leading colours, best value for money in Auckland from Is lia to 3s 9d. irn inch Heavy Croydon Sheeting, Is 3a orv inch „ „ „ Is 6d Cjq inch „ „ „ Is9d ; -i p: ieces Scotch Twill Shirting, only 8% -i o pieces Heavy Cotton Tick, only Gj^d ijr C pieces 3x4 Floor Cloth, only Is 6d ■I a pieces 4x4 Floor Cloth, only ls.9a. mam S QUEENSLAND WOOL SHAWLS ) nAA 200 \ from 7s (id. f 200 27 dozen Ladies' White a m-MIJ Merino Vests slightly !. -~«■ A Crlft-1 soiled, only 2/6, 2/9, [£, (ylftj and 3/. j BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, & FANCY GOODS, All Reduced in Pkice. •-* The Public are respectfully invited to call early, as the above Special Lines are a decided . Bargain, and will have quick sale. ;■'; ,a.; i/inabur y & CO., '~;,' ''' Queen-street. IMPORTANT JTOTICE. W. EATTEAY "DEGS to invite especial attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of SEASONABLE DRESS GOODS, which, for Style, Quality, and Prices, cannot be surpassed. The following comprise a few of the Leading Lines, viz.:— Plain ana Stripea Homespuns Twillea Homespuns f.: iil'j ( \.'- ' )'. V-';)i .■■■i :■ ■ . ■■■' .' i i r Homespuns '„■';■., All Wool Melange . ..,;,, ,j;: All^?polFancyOostnmes Heather Mixtures 'j.fij'. '■ Marie Twills !>•■-'. ... ; : Check Homespun .' : i , ;; Silk Epangelines Wool Plaids ' .. , Crisp ana Scoured Winceys Twillea ditto 2 cases Coloured French Merinos, splendid value 2 cases Winceys, Is per yard, remark . ; ably cheap ; .lease Black Lustres (reversable), very 'rich/ Tio-j Q7 r-.»^;->T-'---'-; ■■':'/:■„■■■ ■• ?VV/ "'- f r, ;i A Large Stock :'. oiJi '." OF, Family Mourning. W. EATTRAY, ; %, n l { NE W ZEAL AN D HO US E, 66, Qtjeen-street, Auckland. 6f rpHESE THINGS TO,, HEAE 13 '; ALLSHOUED SERIOUSLY INCLINE." ,; ;in c pon B eq^ice .'"&:^ ''Depression'to' Trade, S A M U E L 0 O o M B E S .*?? ,#f ere* *rioeß^ ana Macinto^, Leggings, Tttnbreaiß, Porbnanteanx, -&o:, '*^ & Oii may now to&Uit PEIOES SETBB^;QUOTED BEFOBE. CITY CLOTHINQ MAETj



Lewisson's Advertisement. I p:H. LEWISSON TEGS to intimate to his Friends, and Public of Auckland, that he has received direct from England an en .NEW STOCK OF GOODS, which he has marked in plain figures at the lowest price. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED HOUSE IN AUCKLAND, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Union Bank. The following is a list, with the prices :— WATCHES : Russell and Son's Silver English Hunting Levers £8 to £16 Russell and Son's Gold Open-face and Hunting Watches, from £18 to £60 Baum's Silver Genevas, £3 10s each Gold Open-face and Hunting Genevas, from £5 to £12 Rotherham's Best Silver and Gold English Hunt ing Levers, £8 each Each Watch is accompanied by a written certificate and has been examined by a competent Watchmaker being timed and regulated. 3 Eussell and Son's Gold Hunting Keyless Watches, £30 1 Calender Watch, £50 1 Keyless Independent Centre Second Gold Watch, jewelled in 18 holes, the only one iv the colony, price £00 liShtaE-) * CLOCKS. ta ("Eight-day Eight- day I § OTnOK* 'S J Eight-day Eight-day I t <*$ < •tfjgi lt _ da v Eight-day J, CLOCKS (.Eight-day French Clocks in great variety, under Glass ■ Shades, from £5 Marble Eight-day Clocks, striking hours and half-hours, £5 French Eight-day Clocks in wooden cases, strik ing hours and half-hours, from £5 each Special lino of Hall or Office Clocks, three feet high, regulators in handsome rosewood cases, £G each. These Clocks are always kept going on the premises, and are re gulated to the Becond. **» ) American f ) American f * Clocks. 1-American -i CLOCKS.^American-(Clocks. *»* J American ( J American ( %• Each Clock has been oiled and put in thorough-going order, and the largest stock and variety in New Zealand. 6-inch 1-day, 17s Gd S-iuch 1-day, 20s 8-inch 8-day Striking, 40s 10-inch 1 day Striking, 30s Gothic 1-dny Striking, 25s Gothic 3-day Striking, 30s English 8-day dials j Dixon ana Son's Electro-plate, each article stamped with the maker's name, which ia a guarantee, as Dixon and Son's have the reputation of being the best makers of Electrc-plate in Sheffield. My stock consists of:— Tea and Coffee Services, Cruets, 4, 6, and 8 holes, F.gg Frames, Toast Racks, Butter Coolers, Dish Covers, Side Jjishes, Candlesticko, "Waiters, Casket Card Baskets Cups, Flower Vases, Dessert Knifes and Forks in case, Hot Water Jugs, Biscuit Boxes. &c, &c, &c. SILVER GOODS, Sterling Silver, Hall Marked. A large assortment of Children's Cups, Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Pap Bowl, in case Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Cup, in case Silver Boquet Holder Silver Frrit Knives Silver Match Boxes Silver Coj al and Bell Silver Butter Knifes Silver Pickle Forks Large assortment of Silver Card Cases, &c, &c. FANCY GOODS. The best and most expensive Albums in Auckland. Tae bent Writing Desks, and Work Boxes, and Dressing Cases. &c, &c, &c. The.Largest and Best Stock of— Jet Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, Crosses, &c, &c. Silver Brooches in great variety, from 3s Silver Thimbles, 2s each Gold Ear WiivH, 2s 6d a pair Colonial Gold Wires, 5s 25 Gents' English Gold Alberts, £3 10s per oz., 3s 6d per dwt. 25 Colonial Gold Alberts, £6 per oz., Gs per dwt. Ladies' Colonial Gold Cnains in great variety, from £5 Children's Colonial Gold Necklets, from 20s to 60s The largest assortment of Colonial Goia Lockets in New Zealand ; 150 to select from 250 sets of Studs, Links, Solitairs, and Gents suits, to select from Ladies' Gem Lockets in case, from £6 to££3o each Diamond and Emerald Single Stone Diamond Ruby and Pearl Horseshoe Ruby, Emerald, and Pearl Pearl Horseshoe Diamond Enamelled Faith, Hope, ana Charity, 25 aifferent patterns in all Oramlu Lockets, set with Pearls, the only goods of the kind in Aucklana, something quite . new—the latest fashion 25 Gents' Stone Lockets ; 50 sets of Brooches ana Earrings i 100 pair of Earrings, all new designs Bracelets, Brooches , . ! Sets of Brooch, Earrings, Bracelet, ana Locket, * in case, from £40 a set Laaies' Satin Fans, the best of the kind, from £ ! to £5 each 1 COLONIAL MANUFACTURES. | Quartz and Greenstone Gooas— Brooch ana Earrings Quartz ana Greenstone Mosaic work Quartz ana' Malachite Quartz and Petrified Wood Greenstone Quartz Black Stone, from Mair Island * Black Stone and Quartz; this Stone takes the finest polish of any stone founa in New Zealand LOCKETS.—QUARTZ & GREENSTONE. I Quartz and Greenstone, Quartz and Black Stone Greenstone Crosses in great variety 1 Greenstone Hearts, Drops, and Anchors i , Quartz in the Rough Greenstone in the Rough * r ' I Kauri Gum Ornaments in great profussion Loose Stones for mounting Diamonds, Pearls, Rubys, Torquois, Garnets, Doublets, Emeralds, a good assortment for . repairs. STONE STONE CAMEOS! CAMEOS The heads of Roman Generals and other celebrities. The handsomest Cut Stones in New Zealand for -Rings and Pins, and the only assortment . . , .. ■, - .' ifathe Colony.. , t Velvet Slides, with or without precious stones. A good assortment of Scarf Rings. lES' GEM RINGS ! LADIES' GEM RINGS onsisting of Diamond, Riary, Pearl, Turquois, Euby and Pearl, Diamond and Emerajd, Diamond ana Torquois, Garnet, k m .....&C, --&0.,.,. .&C.\., J,l ■..! WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS, jarge stock always on,, hand of our own make. ' | The Victoria Keeper, quite new, the Pattern just received from England. Anysize madet C order in six hours.' ; Hair Guards, gold mounted, from 12s 6d Silver Alberts from 12s Ca each 0 : F. H. LEWISSON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ° ■ ,'.; V ;>: '= " QUBEN - STREET,: : i '.> ,'',", ■ a Auckland. I B^" Watchmaking Department, Market Square; Jewellery, Department, Victoria-street; Quartz ana Greenstone Lapidary Department, Chapel-street .g N.B.—Old GoW and Silver taken in exchange \j Highest price given for Maori I Curiosities, Green stones, ana Petrinea Stones. Black Stone the highest price given for.. .>,..,.• ■% f:h. lewisson, QTJEBN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. X j I ' \'<sV! ];a t a :ij k



Diiscellaneous. A TICK LAND MARKET. As tlie Market Lease Will Soon expire, F. FENTON intends Clearing-out his Extensive Stock of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. The Sale can only last a few weeks. A Large supply of Butter,' Cheese, Hams ana Bacon, at very low prices. Soap, 6d per bar, Starch, 4d per lb Blue, 10(1 per lt>; Flour, 2d per lt> Strong Tea, 2b per lb ; Sugar, 4%d per lb Sultana Raisins, Gd per lb New Currants, Gd per lb Spice, Id per package Honey, 7d per lb ; Treacle, id per lb Hops, Is per lb Pickled Walnuts, 7a Candles, s>£d per tt> Sauce, 4*<fd Tobacco, 2d per packet Knife Boards, Gd each. PEN TON'S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market. rfIHE LATE BOILER EXPLOSION BUSINESS RESUMED. NICHOLLS & HALL, HOUSE SHOERS AND GENERAL SMITHS, Corner of Edwardes and Upper Queen-street. ipHE above Firm, having secured the property and -"- appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb, Firewood and Coal Merchant, with the Livery and Bait Stables, adjoining their Forge, bop; to intirriate that they will carry on the LIVERY and BAIT STABLING as before. Country settlers and others will meet with every convenience and attention at a reasonable rate of charges. Messrs. N. & H. are prepared to treat with Cabmen and others for Stabling and Cab-ali«'<l at once. And it is their intention to push the Coal Kibkwood, and Chaff Business as soon as the machinery is put in working order, of which further notice will bo given. Ovens and Stoves Made and Repaired. rpsrE U~N DE RSI G~N E D HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERSY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.casis, and octaves BUANDY—Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit dv Bouche's and De Laage Fils, in fUsks and half-flasks W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunvilla's, Greenless and Colville's, Sherriff's Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunvillo'a, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's, Burnett's, and Bernard's, In case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfo and Co.'s, quarts and pints GEN XV A—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red and green c»mjs ; J H. Henfce'a Hollands, in stone j*rs and glass bot.tlc3, and Cologne Gtn G-INGKR. WINE, in qr-caskn and cases Cl.AitriT—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien, *c. MARASCHINO —Noyeau, Guragoa, orange and white, and Sarstparilla BlTTEßS—Sfelner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomcr-. anzen CHAMPAGNE-Cliquot's. Perrler Jouets, Moets Coilin's. and Te i.ossy'n SPARKLING MOSKLLE—Dlenhard's quarts and pints LINDHMAN'S CAWABRA HOCK AND CLABET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINK (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass'tf, Devonish, Tennant's, and Altsopp'a BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's. Blood's, Gulnnosss and Watkin's, bottled by Byass LIMK JUICE CORDI.iL— GiUon and Co's pints and qu*rts, Oillon and Co'a Sherbet GBOCER'HS, comprising—Beltnont, Ste&rine, Oza kerit, and Kiel<T's Candles, Crashed Loaf Sugar K^nnetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines Pickles I Reckett and Son's FHENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VlNiEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS-No 2 H.S..in 500 boxes, La Caobus, Al beurne, Aquilla de Oro, ALmzo C'arcche, JB. L Erota, Sir Robert Peel. Flor de Solor, La Grcna dinaH, &c. TOBACCO—RagIsn Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Bicycle, &c PAlNTS—Caraon's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour: Blundell, Sj.ence and Oo's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Putty, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co'a White Zinc and White Lead, in 28ib drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drams and barrels, Cosza in drums, and •< owner's Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARE'S VARNISHES OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Sponce and Co's, in cases, containing 10 1-gallori tins CORDAGK—Europe. Manilla, Bole Ropa, Hambro line, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long" if *x Canvass, Woolpacks, Scrim, and Corn- Compositicn'Nails for Muntz Metal Sheet Zinc, No 11,12,14. Indents exocuted for all kinds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. ALTER J. HUNT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, House, Land, Estate, Mining and Commission Agent, 41, ikstt bance buildings, auckland Mr Hunt is prepared to undertake all kinds of Financial Business, to negociate Loans on Freehold and Leasehold Estatas, to arrange the Purchase and Sale of Town and Country Properties, and also Bank, Insurance, Mining, and other shares, and to pet as agent for trustees, absentees, and other persons in the management of estates and investment of capital. Arbitrations "and audits undertaken. Partnership accounts arranged. Tradesmen's .books posted weekly, monthly, ana^quarterly. ITIHE SOUTH BEITIBB FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY or NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL « £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. ■yiCTOHI A v . STJRANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MAE li.N,.E. FIRE BISKS accepted at Lowest Current Bates o 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 tn the Colonies. _ HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE, ' .'. Agents, 25, Queen-street. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ; ■ ; • { FIRE AND MARINE. : ' \ Capital, paia up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insure' tor the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, ai' Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vesself ( Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements'. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. ■DELIA BLB INDEMNii\ Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPAN oip ~'.,', NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. ; 1.-;?, ■-;: terms; .'.,.*■.,.'.'■ ~.'. . r . .'.AND. -I" ..' '. i. .'-■....■■,'"", t PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic feature' of the Company. . : , < W. 0, KIROALDY, Acting Mwgftger. Offlcw-25, Queea-rtreet



Education- ITY WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mr Harrison, and Mr B. M. O. Tlieorell Terms :— English, Arithmetic, and Book keeping, Is per week. Latin, French, German, and Euclid, each subject, Is per week; or two subjects, Is Cd per week. A LADIES' CLASS FOE BOOK-KEEPING. Early application is requested. Upwards of 80 pupils having already joined these classes, only a limited additional number can be received. A JCKLATO MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, CjiORAL HALL, SYMONDS - STREET. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr J. Martin. Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Bey. E. Bkowne. THE SECOND QUARTER WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, sth APRIL. THIS INSTITUTION CONSISTS OY ELEMENTARY AND SENIOR SCHOOLS WITH ADVANCED CLASSES. The Course op Instruction includes, in addition to the ordinary School Course: Commercial Practice and Correspondence; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Vocal Music; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health; with Advanced Classes In Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts; A gricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics; Architectural Drawing; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying : Physical Science ; Mathematics ; Classicß and Moderi? Languages. The Schools are fitted u% with a Museum of Natura Productions and Mar.ufa Hures, and with the best description of Modern Educational and Scientific apparatus and appliances. Pupils are specially prepared for the Examinations of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. Fees (Quarterly, payable in advance): Elementary One Guinea. Senior Two Guineas. Advan<wl . _ _ Three Guineas Miscellaneous- A MEEIC AN wsWTTg '. f .-j MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, 1 COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE t 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 the "Lock-stitch (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from tho 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 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 KF.OAIID TO PRICE, And wo feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Macliinos give tho "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine ifl furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Gauge, Table Clamp, and directions lor use All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £* 10 With Table and Treadle £G 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 tho utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to m numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for fl»'e years. To be had.at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Throughout the Colony. sole importers: L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. OEW ING M~A CHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINES (Both Hand and Treadle), Are Unrivalled for Family Use. t&~ TO PURCHASERS.—In consequence of the large shipment of Treadle Machines to hand, I will continue to sell Square Stand Sewing Machines, with covers, for SIX WEEKS at a DISCOUNT of SIXTEEN SHILLINGS. To former Purchasers of Hand Machines, a few spare Treadle Stands, with covers to fit thei Machines, will be sold at a similar reduction. T. PEACOCK, Optician, Agent, Shobtland-street. 28th May, 1875. : O THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND AND VICINITY. . MISS NORMANBY, Wellesley-stbeet, (Four doors from Queen-street), Takes this opportunity of informing them that she has commenced business aa DRESSMAKER, and MILLINER at the above address, where she hopes by giving a good fit, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage and support. Miss N. having had large experience in some of the leading houses in the West End of London, is well versed in all the newest styles. References, if required, to Ladies in Auckland who have already favoured her with their orders. Ladies waited on at their homes, or their owe materials nlade up with care. "pTOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, ~,.., Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON I Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and ] the Public generally, that he has removed to above : address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. ST. tt W EBB>SS **• MUSIC SALOON, 9 tO ' WBLLESLEY-STREET. IH The Cheapest Place in Auckland for m P3 Pianofortes and Harmoniums, new and .3 X second-hand, by the best makers; also, ?U ;gr Loton Hire. /, ; .•.-,„, Q O.i,r N.B.—Full price given for second-hand, IS. £5 Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Har- 1' *JL moniums, Pianofortes, and Organs tuned M) <«., and repaired, in town erf 'country, by the ** £« year or visit. ' g



THIRST PRIZE OVENS AND RANGES. I, -:_ _ - j h GREAT REDUCTION I - HERBERT H. SMITH, Has Beduced his FIRST-PRIZE IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE-CONSUMING OVKNS To 30s and upwards, according to size. Over 1000 of those Ovens are in use, many for upwards of five years, all of which have given entire satisfac tion, and ate acknowledged to be the best, cheapest and most economical oven yet Invented, as they require no setting and but little use. j H. H. SMITH has obtained successively First Prizes for the past five years. IKS T PRIZE Strong Colonial Ovens, reSuced 5 per cent. From 30s upwards FIRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Im proved Portable Cottage Range, from £610a upwards. FIRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Lemingtan Banges, from £6 10s upwards. FIRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Im-( proved Cottage Stove, to burn wood or coal, i open or closed fire, from £5 upwards. IRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Im proved Ship Stoves, from £5 10s upwards. IRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Fire places, from 308 upwards. FIRSI' PRIZE Portable Boilers, From '£5 upwards. STOVE PIPING made and all kinds of Repairing, and Blacksmithing, and lioav.' >rx dona at the AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, ( ( . DURHAM-STRKET WEST, Oppoiltetßacklaud •.and next to Hunter and Nolan*! 8 ale Yards.



SartmantngtMry. - ■ ' -' :. -.• E. P ORTER & O<V QUEEN-STBEBT, AUCKLAND. E. P. 4 CO. having Just landed, ex "GLENLORA," "WARWICK," and "ANAZI, GENEEAL BUILDERS'' TniTf UENISHING 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 paying prices 1— Venetian Bronze Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Lacquered and Bronzed Gasaliers, 2 to 5 % Crystal Glass Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Patent Hall Lights Mantel Brackets, to match the Gasaliers Pendants, Brackets, and Small Fittings all kinds # Gaß Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking, and Heating, &o. Marble Chimney Pieces, and Register Graces, Fenders and Firelrona Coal Vases, in great variety Patent Mangles and Wringing Machines Bronzed Umbrella an< Hat and Umbrella Stands and Tables Jas Dixon & Sous' Ei ;ctroplate and Nickel Silver Goods . Lockwood's Table ana 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 Ranges, Smith and Wellstood's Stoves j & J. DICKEY, *J • 23 0, QUEEN-STREET, HAVE FOE SALE:- RODGER'S IVORY HANDLED TABLE SAWS, CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES KNIVES, ETC. Squares, Bevels, Spokeshaves, Turnscrewa Lockwood's Pocket and Gum Knives Gouges, Gimblet3, Braces, etc. Table Knives and Forks, Carvers, and American Bits, Hammers, and Hatchets Steels Axes, Tomahawks, Shingle Hammers Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks Adjusting Levels, Metallic Tapes. # Brittania Metal Teapots Carpenters' Patent Rim Locks, sin. to l(Hn. Trays, Charcoal, Irons, Knife Boards Real Patent Rim Locks, Latches, etc. Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Mortice, Dead, and Drawback Locks Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens Ewbank's Nails and Flooring Brads Milk Pans, Tin Basins, and Dishes French Wire Nails, fin. to 4in. Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. American Finishing Nails, fin. to 2Jin. Butt, Parliament, and T Hinges Axle Pullies, Sash Fasteners DOWNER'S KEROSENE! FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to Twenty Shilling, and upwards. QUEEN 'OF SCOTS. SILENT AN D TRUE! QUEEN OF SCOTS (with Silver-plated WHEELER AND WILSON'S extras) SINGER'S HOME SHUTTE NEWTON, WILSON & CO.'S PRINCE LITTLE WANZER OF WALES LITTLE STRANGER TABLES AND STANDS FOR ALL THOMAS • HAND MACHINES. PRINCESS OF WALES LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. Having purchased Mr Montague's extensive and entire stock of SEWING MACHINES—who has relin quished the Sewing Machine business to me,—the public of Auckland and vicinity have row the opportunity of selecting from the Finest and Largest Stock ever exhibited in the colony. ■ ■ Drapery, Hosiery, Ladies' and Gent's Underlined. Millinery, Dressmaking. A Fit Guaranteed. W- C. DENNIS Albert Buildings, Queen-street, pposite Auckland Savings Bank.



qn HE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE: Mnntz Metal, (Genuine), 14 to 20ozi Coppering Tsa.Ua and Felt Chain Cables, from 5 16 to ljin, Admiralty tested i Anchors, from 501b to 10}c°<?t, Admiralty tested Canvas, the best assorment in Auckland A large Stock Bolt Hope, Frost Brothers (best), . from lj to 4j inch, a large stock on band Laniard Rope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yarn ' • : Russian Hemp, a large Stock of assorted sizes "Wire Rope, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils, Raw and Boiled ■ Paints and Leads, various colours' : .' ■ Pitch and Resin Sail Logs, Patent Logs, &c. TO ARRIVE PER CALLER OF A ND DTJNEDIN: A Labok Assoetmint of SHIP. CHANDLER Y. ; D. H. McKENZIE & CO A; TJCKLaND SAVINGS' BANK r\ . _____ ..: ; . ; Established in 1874. PiVESIDINT ! EXCELLEMCV THE GOVERNOR. Vioe-Prisidknt : ' W. O. WILSON, Esq. , The BANK la OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday .. '~' .. .. From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday .. .. .. , .. „ „ Wednesday „ „ Thursday ~ „ Friday „ „ [And to receive -iMonar only on Saturday evening! i from 7 to 9 o'-clook. ■ Any sum from Is and upward! received, for which 6por cent intereitiis allowed. I R. CAMERON, ' ■ Accountant ABEEDE EN POLISHED GRANITE MOT7MBNT3, \ IN RED AND BLUB, FROM £5, Free on board ship for any I put of New Zealand INSCRIPTIONS AOatTRAT* AHD B*A.UTIFUIu ■ . Plans and Prices Free from J.O'H N "LEG SvJfcSu'3 SCULPTOR, ABERDKBN, 80O1TLAND



By Apporanaara so HIS EXCELLENCY SIB JAMES FBRGTJSSO gIINBIOH lOHN, • JEWELLER, qUBBN STKBST, AUOKIAIT , Beg* to diaw the attention of the public tohlj Largo and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FORK! ON, AND COLONIAL MA7?UI?ACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selec ed, and of the Newest Stylos and Designs. • A large portion of the above consists of Quartz » n< | Groenxtono Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of tha public s LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OP GOID - SILVER WATCHES, And '■:•'■•: ■ ■ GREAT VATRETY OP STLVER AND PLATED GOODS. Which, are tne best known manufacturers the home market, t&~ Note tha Address :— HEINBICH KGHN, J E W E L L E R, .■'■; * QTJE N-STB ET. itf ' m'.o'c v l s k y, ■ FUNERAL UNDERTAKER TOP OF HOBS O N-STREBT. .' Jtf ° T I. C. E. MR. hTcUCKSEY Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is leaving Auckland for London'in the e.g.' Mikado, via Sydney and Melbourne, and that he is prepared to execute any commissions intrusted to him with care and despatch, on the most liberal terms. Knowing the wants of the colonies, he will be able to select goods of the most suitable kinds. As all business shall be done personally, both in the English and Continental markets, H.C., wili have, every facility of buying at the lowest rates. ' No extra commissions charged for buying in foreign markets. H.C. will be open to receive consignments, at Home, of merchandise of every kind for Private or Public Sale, on the most liberal terms. HENRY C U CIS E.Y,' General Colonial ' Commission Agent, 2, Wellington Terrace, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, Kent, S.E.,London; And 240, Queen-street, Auckland. 66 TiTOST potent, grave and reverend Seigneurs, hear me for my cause"—Men's Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Caps, &c, are now being sold cheaper than ever at the City Clothing Mart, 92, Ctieen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, ','•,. ; Proprietor. AXLE ARM S. FOR SALE, a Consignment of the above in sizes ranging frem 2£ inches to 3J inches. Just Landed SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, : Fort-streets, j , ...... ' , ■■'*%' ** f}H, who'would fardels bear, .to grunt and sweat tinder a weary hie,". When he might ease the burden by visiting SAMUEL COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, And Purchasing a SUIT of CLOTHES (unsurpassed for fit, durability, and prices,) which will make him a new man. 92, QUEEN-STREET. ' 150 gEWING IyrACHiNES: TO ;A-REIVE PER 'FORFA.RSHIRE'AND 'ROBINADTJULpPy . IKCIitTDINC THOSE SPiENDID . •;;'> T • ■' - .■.•.■/*■» MAKES— ".' ; ' PBINOBSS OF WALES, ' SINGER, ; WHEELER AND WILSON, Weekly, Monthly, and Cash Payments Taken.1 Liberal Discount to the Trade. . , . W. C. DENNES, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank, - :' QUEEN-STREET. ! HPHE Undersigned are Cash i»TO _L ohasbes of HIDEB, SHEEPSKiNS, WOOL; TALLOW, &c, *c, at highest market rates, to any quality. .■ ~.:-■■■ .. .. ; ■~.)' ;.■ . . ■■•■ Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory ratea. ~? IRELAND BROS., !; Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, . Atjoklaot). . •'_ ;•;. . yjEVONPOET, NORTH SHOBEvi 1: • Lease, for five years, 40 acres of Land and; Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy .terms. ; f :».-,:' Particulars from ' , .. ' . SAMUEL COCHRAM&SON, '; J Land Agents, Fort-street.. THE ATTCKLAin) VBITBTIAK^ BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, ' ND MAKER* WIRE WOEKI WHOLKSALS AND BJtTAIIi, . ,: JHHS9 EbS«H 3K vWp SS^3shßiHhl VENETIAN HOUSE.. <• i^ Has now REMOVED to those Large, New,, .si Commodious Premises, situated at the comei: j Queen and Cook-streets, where he will continue business as heretofore. rpHE following are the Kates fo£ . 'I Advertising in the Stab :— v Three Lines 1 0 " : . Four Lines ...; v..i '•• S « ' i ~.;. Six Lines —• f * < : Perlnch... ••• f;° .;> , ; ; Co^racts can be made for Monthly, Quarterly^ Half-yearly, and Yearly advertisements. ' „-, ,^