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t «<• xjaira ana uo. 1B V SPECIAL PERMISSION OP HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT. ART UNION DISTRIBUTION OP PAINTINGS, &c, TO BE DRAWN ON WKDNH DAY, 29th DECEMBER, Under the direciion of a Committeo of Gentlemen netvmsn Tiew daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the 25th instant. "SIMPSON" MACHINE SHOW ROOMS, QUEEN-STR'jjj. NEAR V, rELLESLEY-S' r iKEET> rj\ H E «g' £m ps ON" 3 b Wing jj^a chines in every family. -GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES ! /ALL MACHINES DIRECT PROM THE FACTORY. V 2*o INTERVENING PROFITS. OUR ONE YEARS' SYSTEM OF HIRE (WITH THE OPTION OF PUSCF.ASE). r',yss^i^\ //1 w?ot i IP Sy'tA v_ .'3 y.i,s. ? sNif_7 CASH PRICE LIST. The Simpson Family Machine £7 10 Ditto Medium ditto 8 10 Ditto No. 2 Manufacturing ditto .'. '.'. 10 10 Ditto No 4 Leather ditto 14 14 Ditto No 7 Hhirt-maker's ditto '.. .. '. 12 12 Ditto Three needle ditto .. . 13 13 Ditto Canadian Lock-stitch (Hand) .. .. 4 0 ANY OF TH TESE MACHINES MAY BE HAD ON OT7R t)NE YEAR'S SYSTEM OF HIRE. At from Is 61 to 3s Gd per Week. Bee our Time-payment Circular, which will be for warded upon application. The "SIMPSON" MACHINES have b.en in gene ral use in Great Trit*i__ and on the Continent FOR THE LAST TWENTY YEARS. The are most simple in corstruction, yet so strotg. and fitted with such mechai_ic»l i icety. that they run with the greatest ease and are not at all liable to get out of onlcr. They are easily learned and understood, »t_d the widest ranrje of work eau be overtaken by them. They will Hind, Braid. Hem, Cord. Quilt, Tuck Gather, &c, by using the self-acting gaages. For all Domesuc Purposes, use the QIMPSON NEW LOCK-STITC FT FAMILY 10 SEWING MACHINE, Price £7 10s. It has no Equal. For all Dress and Cloakmaking Purposes, use t he OIMPSON MEDIUM -EWING M•» CHINE. Price, 10 £8 10s. It has no Equal. For Tailoring Purposes, use the QIMPSON No 2 MACHINE, Price J.lO 10s. It has no Equal. For Boot aud Shoemakmg Purposes, use the QIMPcON No. 4 DOUBLE-ACTION MACfIINE, KJ Price £14 14s. It has no Equal. O EWING MACHINE COTTON. Clark and Co.'s Extra Quality BEST SIX-CORD the only Cotton recommended by the finger, • Wheeler and Wilson, and Simpson Companies. REDUCED TO ENGLISH PRICES. 200-yard Reels Black, White, or Coloured, 2d 'per Reel; 2.s per dczen. Crotchet Cotton, in balls, 3d, or 3s per dozen. A Large Assortment of CrE3mental Boxes suitable ' fo_.' presents.. TUT A CHINE OI For any Sewing Machine nothing but the purest SPEEM OIL ought to be ased ; we have just landed same Winter Pressed, especially selected, in bottles, Is and Is 9d. Needles, 2s Cdper doz., free by post. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, Queen-Street. «TjiLECTRICITY IS LIFE." PULVERMACHPR'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDS, BELTS. AND BATTEKIES, so simple that anyone can me them ; wonderful in results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to mere infants. TESTIMONIAL. '•We, tfce undersigneri, have much pleasure in testi fying that Mr Pulvtrma chic's recent improvements in his Voltaic Batteries and Galvanic Appliances are of 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 gress "—SigDed by Sir C.: Loc ck, Bart., Physician to H.M. the Queen Sib H. Holland, Bart, Physician to HM the Queen Sib Wm. Feb(iussoi., Bait, F.R.S.. Physician to HM the Queen Sib J. R, Maktin, Bart, C.8., F.R C.S., F.R S. Dr Sieves:.:, g, F.R.C.P., Physician to H.R H.. the Prince of Wales sud St Mary's Hospital Dr R. Qxtaikt, F.R.C P. Physician to the Bromp ton Hospital for Consumption. We have just landed a considerable supply of these invaluable appliances for the cure of. -Rheumatism Id digestion Neuralgia Paralysis Asthma Deafne_s Lumbago Sciatica Epilepsy Liver Complaints Headache Loss of Voice Toothache Nervous Debility Diptheiia etc., etc., etc, Pamphlets giving full particulars, also Price Lists, can be had en application, or will be forwarded by post. 'BAIED & CO., QUEEN-STREET, SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. «Srp_lE 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 Pickwick,the Owl, and the Waverly Pen." box of any of the following Pens posted free to any part of tbe Colony for 12 Stamps :— WAVERLEY PICKWICK OWL NILE PHAETON HINDOO. Recommended by 1,200 Newspapers; see Graphic 20th February, 1875 ' To Teachers.—The Waverly Copy Boo'is, Is 6d per dozen ; the School Board Copy Books, 9d. Send for sample copy. BAIRD & COMPANY, QUEEN-STREET. TO PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc. The undersigned have the follow?ng Goods on Sale, and offer the same to the Trade at low prices :— Patent White Enamel Paint. In 281b. tins, superior in some respects to bei_t White Lead, 38s per cwt. Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Red Paints, in 281b. tins, 28s per cwt 25.000 Pieces Wall Papers, from 3_d to 8s 6d per roll Borders, Centres, Corners, etc., from Ib 6d to 27s per piece i Patent Rolled Plate Glass, for Verandah, Roofs, < Office Partitions, etc., Jin Is, 3-16 in. Is 2d, Jin. t Is 4d, per super, foot French Coloured Glass, in sheets— Ruby, 30 x 40. Is 4d per foot Yellow, 80 x -0, 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 10,16 Xl 2, 20x14 Enamelled White, 50 x 34, Is per foot Enamelled Stained, 48 x 32, Is 9d „ Enamelled in Bine, 48 x 30, 2s „ Enamelled in Green, 48 x 80, 2s „ O CHEMISTS LEMONADE MANU FACTURERS, AND OTHERS. Jtut|Landed, 2. Coppers, each 201b.—Purest Billcian , lEssenceiOf Lemon. Analysis invited.' BAIRD & CO.,



!_ Ironmongery. §j[ porteeTand CO., FURNISHING AND BUILDERS' IRONMONGERS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF JAMES DIXON & SON'S Electro-Plated Cruet ana.Egg Frames, Tea and Coffee Pots. Candle sticks, Butter Coolers, Butter Knives, etc., ■kntrtimia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, etc. I>oiSwX)oD'B Tab'e Cutlery, Pocket aud Pen Knives, Scissors. ; BRONZED aud BB FENDERS, Steel Fire Irons, Umbrella and Hat and Coat Stands, Bronzed Hat Racks, &o AMERICAN BROOMS, Hair Brooms, Scrub Bannister, Cloth, and Pnint Biushes, bash Tools, etc, eto, REGISTER GRATES, Fine, Cast ami Berlin Black, Sham Registers, Leamington Ranges, Open Fire Ranges with Steam Cioset3, etc. SHOWER, SPONGE, HIP, and FOOT BATHS, Sets of Japanned Toilet Ware, Toilet Cans and Pails, Tea Trays, English and Colonial Tin ware. Bird Cages, etc. GALVANIZED GAME NETTING, Sets of Garden Tools. Gardkn Bollkks Lawjst Mowing Machines, Garden aud Pruning Shears. PRUNING, VINE DRESSING, and FLOWER GATHERING SCISSORS, Garden Seats, and Croquet Chairs. SPEAR and JACKSONB Solid Steel SPADES, upadinif Forks, Digging Forks, Border Forks, Draining Tools, etc, LAWN, Grass, and Fern Scythes, American Hoes and Rikes, Hay Rakt.s, English and American Hay Forks, Reaping Hooks, Sickles, etc., etc. AMERICAN FLOUR TUBS, Buckets, Tubs, Wash Hoards, Bullock Bows, Shovels Spade Handles, Scythe Snaths, Lilt and Force Pumps, Lamps, Bi .ees and Bits, Wringing Machines, Hammer?, Nails, Seed rowers. Corn Stiellers, Hammer Handles, Dover Egg-Bt aters, and Apple JParers, etc. LOCKS, BINGES, BOLTS, Wire and Ewbank Nails. BUILDERS' and CABINETMAKERS' BRASS 1 FOUNDRY. GAS STOVE?., for Baking, Boiling, Grilling, c.c. No one should be without a Gas Stovk. Co .k ---ii.g by Gas being the lucst cleanly and economical node known, particularly so during the summer months. GOSPEL OAK, and Orb Galvanized Corrugated IRON. AGENTS for T. PERRY & SON'S Fire-proof Safes and Iron Bedsteads. J] # PORTER AND CO., WHOLESALE IRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. E. P. & Co. have Large Shipments cf Ironmongery to arrive per ' Ocean Mail,' and ' Star of Gkk.ma.nv,' now due from London, and ' Lizzie Fox,' from New York. EX 'STAR OF GERMANY' : 496 CASKS AND CASES, 1,880 BARS AND BUNDLES, 116 PLATES— Sheet Zinc, 40 casks ' Steam Thrashing and Finishing Machines, with Seven-Horce Engine Flange Truck Wheels " Cordes" Ewbank Nails, 1 to 6 in. Galvanized Iron Tubs and Buckets Chain and Zigzag Harrows Bickford's Pat Fuze Smith and Wells .ood's Cooking Stoves Marples and Son's Tools Bar, Plate and Sheet Iron Gilpin's Augers and Bits Spear and Jackson's Pit Saws North British I Rubber Belting and Sheet Rubber Fussell's Fern Hooks Charcoal Irons Colza and Linseed Oil, in drums and casks Vyces, Bolts and Nuts, Locks ana Hoes Bras-. Foundry, Weighing Machines Dray Axles, Cross Cut Saws, etc., etc. EX ' OCEAN MAIL': 129 CASKS AND CASES, 100 PKGES., 1,800 BARS & BUNDLES, 190 SHEETS, 200 KEGS, 140 DRUMS : Stocks and Dies, Braces. Drills, etc. Davis's Knife Clearing MacMues Sad Irons, Bar and Flat Weights Bench Vyces Milk Pans, Horse Nails Keniick's Patent T'-med Holloware Bolts and Nuts, Coach Screws, and Bed Screws Enamelled Ware Steam Cocks, Whistles. Tallow Cups, etc. Brass Deep Well Pumps, with air vessels Newcastle and Bilston Grindstones Nettlefold's Screws Dietz and Co.'s Kerosine Lamps Patent Eclipse Kerosine Lamps Avery's Weighing Machines Wheat Mills and Sofa Springs Grocers' and Butchers' Stand Scales, agate centres Hemp, Plough, and Clothes Lines Italian Flax Gasket, Oa'cum Fishing Lines, Shop Twines Patent Lever Locks, SheepshearS. Ewbank Wire Nails BBH Bar Iron Glass Paper and Emery Cloth, etc., etc., etc. EX 'LIZZIE cox': 80 CASES AND CASKS: Ames and Collins. Rd and Sr M Shovels Scythe Snaths, Cherry's Hammers Douglas Pumps Wringing Machines, Univeral Finishii-g Nails in bulk and papers Kerosine Table and Hand Lamps Kerosine Sun and Spring Burners Spade and Shovel Handles, Corn Shelters Ox Bows aud Bow Pins Cahoon's Patent Seed Sowers Dover Egg Beaters and Apple Parers Afch Planking, Spokes and Hubs Axe, Pick, Mining Pick, and Sledge Handles, etc., etc. Wholesale Pbemises: HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agricultural Implement Warehouse: O'Connell- STREET (late Daily Southern Cross Office). B3T All Goods carefully Packed and Forwarded with despatch. T?X 'ALU MB AGH: J. M. McLACHLAN has Just Received, ,directmefr ',he Manufacturers, a second supply of Coats' Mahin c slotton. AII numbers may now be procured !rom hi m rither Wholesale or Retail. J. M. McLACHLIN, QUEEN-STREET, %one door from Wellesley-street. !>>_ . I



Drapery QENTLEMEN'S QLOTHING, MERCERY, &c. W. EAHEAY Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied St'.'ck of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufacturees, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers ; also, included and assorted in, tra the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GBELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. HHHE 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 'fatso Silk Suits 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats, in the various shapes 3 cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey anil Red Dnb Merino Halt-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 case Gloves, Tics, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of which are great novelties cases of Linen pnd Paper CollarF, shapes too numerous to xjarticulurise, with latest des.;,.is. The Largest and Most Varied Stock of HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, 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. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, GG, Queen-street. Nov. 23, 1875. .HPHE GOVERNMENT LIFE X INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Issues all Desirable Forms of Policies. The Payment of Every Policy is GUARANTEED by the COLONY. DIVISION OF PROFITS.-The surplus or profit is ordered by the Act of 187* to be Divided AMONG POI.ICY-HOI.DKUS ONLY, and is to be utfeor taiued evory fifth year. The first investigation, with a view to division of profits, is to be made on the 30th June, ISSO. PREMIUM RATES ARE LOWER than those of Private Companies, to au extent which is equivalent to a bonus in advance of from 15 to 20 per cent. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.—The pay ments maybe made dining the whole term of life, or during a limited period only, at an in variable annual, hall-yearly, quarterly, or weekly premium. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH.—WeekIy pre miums can cnly bo paid on Policies issued in the Industrial Branch, which is at present confined to members of Registered Friendly Societies aud Good Templars. Forms of application and full particulrrs can bo obtained on application to MR. J. G. BAKER, Travelling Agent, Government insurance Offices; Or, to the CHIEF POSTMASTER, Auckland. Agent for Industrial Branch—Mr. Samuel Worms, Shortland-street. THE GEE A EST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedie to "be most effectual in curing eitlier 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 Bystem against those evils which so ofte. beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and at disorders of the liver and stomach—the frequent fa. rerunners of fever, dysentery, '"'..rrhcea, 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. '* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from eh ited States OMMODORE GOUDENOUGH'S DYING WORDS. J. M. MEEK, Caligraphic Artist, respectfully informs the public of Auckland, and its vicinity, that he has been induced, by the advice of a few friends, to have his last production of Pen-and-ink Writing lithographed, in copies the same size, and in exact fac simile of the original drawing. As the work will be published by subscription to a limited number of subscribers, the author trusts by a personal canvass with the original writing, to meet with a fair amount of public patronage, especially from those who wish to hand down to posterity the love reverance, and admiration they feel in the last utterances of such a God-loving, brave, and noble Britißh officer. The price of subscription is 5s per copy, the same to be delivered to subscribers at the end of the forth coming month. g JAMES McKAIN MEEK. Deronport, North Shore, November 29,1875. , TTU"L~MAN'» PHOTOGRAPHIC X GALLERY, Shortland-street. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views op the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. /SkT Children's Portraits taken instantaneous! . *@ji IS IT TRUE ? Yes! we aiejmaking Good Tweed Suits to measure -rom-j-2.—Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon. NOTICE. —A choice assortment of New Spring and Summer Xwecda Is now



Hotels. tJ W IT ED gEKVIC-i WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, Corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &0. J. H. would respectfully call tho attention of the public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including the following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling Martell's HOCK— Dc Laage Fills «•** Deinhard's Still Hennessy's/, CHAMPAGNE— Bisquit Oe Bouche and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon's Kinahan's LL Cliqnot Dunville's S. ckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best brands Ike., &c. and blends. BURGUN DV -Nuits UM— C. .'ola.k R'-d Heart SAUTERNES, very choict- White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Pral Hue Apple and Co. Riun and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, In Henke's stone and white jrttle and wood. Real glsiss Devonshire, imported, by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS— WINES— Cnragoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Flcur de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummcl Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds. CL a RET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chat.au Pomys BRVNDY— Tod Heat", ya Orange St. Eiiiiliou Cherry St. Julien, Ac. Ginger Po.ket Fla.ks—Brandy, Whisky, he, he, alt; Is and Is. 6d. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH AI-,E always on draught Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Temp. :—Cash. THISTLE HOTEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retatt WINK AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to th- public, for their liberal support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by Are, he is ttt-w prepared to execute all ordeis entrusted to him from town or countiv. with the CHOICEST BELECTION OP WINES AND SPIRIT'S, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff. <iord< ns Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne- Moselle, pints and quarts Claret-Chateau, Larcse Claret—La fitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's R«.al Old Jamaica Knrn Hennessy's Three Btar Brandy And othei choice brands. ASSORTED CASK* MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal. Al owances. made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, no!d 1n any qnant.itv JM COSMOPOLITAN 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. Thepremises have been considerably enlarged, and no expense spared to make it a first class Family Hotel. 1 be Cafe is in charge of an experienced Manager, and meals can be had at any timo of the day or night. »" EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS- _^j STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. R. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland. October 1875. ACCIDENTAL QAEE, VULCAN LANE. During the Summer Months the Proprietor has decided to supply a superior COLD LUNCHEON, n London style, at reduced rates, viz.:— Plate of Cold Ham .or Beef, 6d Ham or Beef Sandwich, with GlaBS of Ale, 6d Pork Pie and Glass of-Ale, 6d Cold Pork Sausage, ditto Bread and Cheese and Salad, 6d Salad, 3d. Everything guaranteed the very best procurable. Barnctt's Warwickshire Pork Pies fresh every day} CHARLES BURTON, Proprietor. REEMAN'S HOTEL, FREEMAN'S BAT. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers. friendß, and the public, that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &c of the best brands, at town prices. The Bottle Department 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. MOYLE'S 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'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. pHOICE WINES. The undersigned have now in Stock a large assort ment of fine WINES, including— Claret—Very choice Chateau Margaux „ „ Lafite „ „ Lagrange Sparkling Burgundy. Haute Satjterne. Champagne—Perrier, Jouet and Cie's first quality Dry Creaming, quarts, pints, and half-pints ' Ingelheim Champagne—Very choice, quarts and pints Sherry—A very choice Wine (in case), pale, dry, ' delicate, of Amontillado character. Amontillado. Port and Sherry—ln bulk and bottle. Superior selection. L. D* NATHAN ft GO* •"» MB



Miscellaneous. TO LITEKARY SOCIETIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, &c. W. C. DENNES WILL GIVE A | LIME LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT c r_cn co. oO-<~cn S § FREE § 0 Ojn uyi rjQn ocr. o To any INSTITUTE, &c, where one or more of its Members BUY TWO FIVE-GUINEA, OR ONE TEN-GUINEA, SEWING MACHINE OR WASHING MACHINE. W. C. DENNES, GREAT CENTRAL SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, QDE EN-STREET. A I O KIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, IMPORTER OF GENUINE DRUGS h CHEMICALS CHOICE PERFUMERY, Toilet Goods, Surgical Appliances, ETC., ETC , HAS JUST RECEIVED- Warrick Freres' Superior Extract of Flowers and Bouqcts, in lit) bottles Pinaud's celebrated Periumts, in large and small bottles Piesse and Lubin's new Perfumes Briedenbach's new Perfumes D. F'Eores' Seltzogenes, 3 -pints and 5 pints Crystal Acid and Howard's Soda supplied with S-dizoHenes Calvert's Carbolic Acid, for disinfecting Calvert's Carbolic Soap, household, and toilet, Bully's Hygenio Toilet Vinegar, disinfectant, refrigerant, and cleansing. f WHOLESALE. % Country Storekeepers, Sawmill Owners, Settlers, and large consumers, should order the following lines in wholesale quantities, and are offered at the lowest current rates :— C.B.s Chlorodyne P. D.'s Pain Killer Barry's Tricopherons Hoiloway's Pills and O t rnent Steedman's Powders Keatinp's Lozenges Al'cock's Porous Plasters Keating's Insect Po* der Cherry Cough Linctus Ayer's frarsaparilla Whelpton's Pills Ayer's Hair Vigor Tincture of Arnica Cockle's Pills Sweet s-pirits of Nitre Esp.nce of Peppermint F' yer's Balsam Essence of Lemon Epcom Salts Glycerine Flour Sulphur Bluestone Carbolic Sheep Dip Farmer's Friend Carbolic Acid, for foot-rot, &c. PREPARED AT "THE PHARMACY," Aickin's Essence of English Lavender, 83L, A Perfume of Colonial Reputation, j&r Aickin's jEeated Bakinu Powder. Commended generally for its excellence, prc nouriced to be superior by all who use it for mating light and wholesome Bread, Pastry, Cakes, .-_., in tins Is Cd and 3s. Aickin's Podophylljn Pills, No. a. Arc invaluabje to dyspeptics as a remedy for indigest ion and liver complaints, in Is and 2b boxes. Bsf" Address:- AICKIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST Queen-street, Auckland. /CAUTION. Before you Purchase your Spring or Summer Clothing TBIM.. ! ! and INSPECT our NEW and FASHIONABLE TWEPI.S, shrunk and made to measure, for the same money as you pay for inferior ready-made English goods. FORD, POTTER & CO., The Pantheon, 198. Queen-street. QUEEN-STREET HOUSF. R. B. SHALDERS & 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 202, QUEEN-STREET. V_*~ An Early Call is Invited. OISQUIT, DITBOUCHE & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. t^sZ^ & C°l|| 2 Sf^i;^ I lif) <t J&%lii> \COGNAC^ r } IN HHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, AND FLASKS _^~ Sole Agents in Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO., "\T McCULSKY FUNERAL LNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. (VO THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—l take the earliest opportunity to inform you that I am a Candidate for your specia ; favours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, &c; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; 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 consistent 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, Glas», 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, your most obedient servant, \ - . H. PBOBgaXi



Miscellaneous. -IITATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ......£1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sriling Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Loßßes. . HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Managed Office: 25, Queen-street. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE, Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with tliis Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goodß, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID: GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager, fin HE SOUTH BEITIBB FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY or NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of this Compauy, 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 nown for liberality and promptness in the settle ent of claims. m Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option o k sored. A. BOARDMAN, Manager A MEBICAN 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 Is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-Btitch r (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 weU 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. The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT BEGAKD TO PKIOE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 10 I Witfi 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 in numerous testi monials- which we forward on application. In pro 01 of their superiority over aU other machines we guars ntee them for five years. To be bad at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of aU STOR EK_EEPE_RS THROUGHOUT THE COLONY SOLE IMPORTERS:, L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. 'pn* O T I C E WALT E R E W E N Wffl hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS STOCK OP IRONMONGERY, FANCY GOODS, CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c, &c, &c FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE! After which The Balance of' Stock will be Sold by Auction. __W~. In consequence of the expiration of his Lease, Large Reductions made for CASH ONLY! 74, QUEEN-STREET. Q N S ALE, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices:— Chasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Riesling Pedro Ximenas Malbeo Muscat &c, &c, &c, In Quarts and Pints, Carefully selected, from the choicest stock of Messrs. KiTs_ & Co., whose Wines are admitted by Connois seurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L. D. NATHAN & CO. October 28, 1875. "DIBLES ! BIBLES ! BIBLES ! EDWARD~~WAYTE IS now OFFERING his CAREFULLY-SELECTED STOCK of FAMILY BIBLES At a Reduction oe Fieteen Per Cent. 1 SSIT Before making your Purchases, call and see Dores' Celebrated Illustrated Family Bibles j CasselT3 Illustrated Family Bibles Collins' lUustrated Family Bibles. FAMILY BIBLES From 255. to £15 16s. All Offered at a Reduction of Fifteen Per Cent. EDWARD~WAYTE 100, Queen-street. Sept em tier 15,1875. TRADE j|2S# MAEK TJOUYER, GUILLET & C™. COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSRS. LjEWIS BROTHERS, Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They- always have on hand Hhds. Quarter-casks, Oases, ftnd Imperial Iteslfß.



mwmmemm_mam___mmmmam_maammmm__^m_mmmm-^mm_^^ rp T. DICKINSON, FUNERAL /pUk UNDERTAKER [Established f^sj\ 1869.] ►3 l-_ bo ,-S I ' - -■ I <<*«§% fey. i j, § cl'ges! • • - __ § 1 _< tL___________J riLoviS! alo.v cs^ \jr At WILLIAM EYRE'S, the Cheap'Habcrda.hej.y Establishment, " Enniskiilen House," V-CTO_.l_-ST._EET. . FIRST CHOICE JOSEPHINE COLOURED! KID GLOVES, without damage. 1,000 Pairs, at 2s 9d ic*_fe 3d. A UCKLAND VWiVETIAN BLIND A. MANUFACTORY. M. fiORTON BUSBY, fiJf^^V'V ,";"' "'N_li' M_c^ ><-i...5-^y?'\^:s^^s..' •-.■. . .!i;.;:^;»:.W'^^y!»'i fpNP. *< .'i r * ■ -: '"^Jl^ 1 BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Wholesale and Retail, Venetian House, Has now Removed to those large, new, and commo dious Premises, situated at the corner of Queen and Cook-streets, where he will continue his Business as heretofore. fIHEESE! CHEESE! CHEESE! TO CONNOISSEURS. CLOSE BROS. , Beg to announce that they have received a Shipment of PRIME AMERICAN CHEESE. For Clubs and Hotels they are the desideratum. CLOSE BRO S., QUEEN-STREET. TUT 0 N E V SAVED. Inspection Invited. A large supply of First-class GROCERIES, selected with care for our Retail Trade, will be sold at Reduced Prices, as under:— Sardines, K. Cd I Salad Oil, }_ -pints. 7d Sardines, y., lid [ Saiad Oil, pints, Is r -, Salmon, lib tins, 9d | Vestas, 8d '& dozen Scented Soap, 2d $ cake I Tapioca, 6d $ lb Refined Sugar. 4d $ lb | Jams, from 7d $ tin Light Sugar, 4.ds lb ] Bottled Fruits, Is 2d $ft No. 1 Sugar. 5d ■$ lb Cocoa (Tay; or Brothers), Soap, large bars, Cd | lsßdsft>. ... ~., TEAS FOR THE MILLION! New Season's TEAS, possessing Purity, Strength,' and Fiavour— • ; No. 1 Fine Congou, 2s 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 suoplied by the chest, half-chest, or boxes, at Reduced Prices. FINE COFFEE, Is Sd lb. SPERM CANDLES, 251b boxes, lid lb. BACON, CHEESE, FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, FLOUR, BRAN, MAIZE, POTATOES, ETC., ETC., ETC. GOODS DELIVERED. B^~ Please Note our Address:— EEENCH & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAMILY GROCERS, -■■.'■' 25 2, [QuEEN-STREET, Auckland. ranch Stores :—Pollen-street, Sbortland ; and Owen-street, Grabamstown. , THEN YOU'LL EEMEMBEU ME. k "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— ] A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember we — .'. h HEMUS' %* STAR V BOOT DEPOT, ; Top of Queen-street, Auckland. ,", _ ; OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fasliionable 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 f only require the co-operation of the publio, and we | will keep the money in the colony. This quality can- 1 not be imported to sell at the price. , i —— I M /alexa?nd'£r\ !§\ Is 3/ /o/NEW C_OODs\&Y \r\ % Sl faraESHDK«C_lKiW\\ja.::; V^I^EVERYMAII J^j/ AEL GOUDS GUA3l vANTEED. " AND v /,. ' '■- " 4 Every description of JFWEI .LBBTMan^j faetured on, the prei, nises.