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Miscellaneous. TO O E, ANE TUT ONTH. LARGE REDUCTIONS BY >U M. & C. MILNE. Ijt consequence of Iseing heavily OVERSTOCKED, the following Reductions will be made for ONE MONTH ONLY: ---35 per cent, off— FANCY DRESSES SKIRTINGS COSTUMES, AED FURS. jasr 20 per cent, off— Silks, Velvets, Velveteen, Satins Velvet and Cloth Jackets, Waterproof Mantles, Shawls, Crinolines. Tweeds W.P. Tweeds, Mantle Cloths, Under clothing Baby Linen, C orsets Flowers, Ad all Fancy Goods, Also, White and Crimean Shirts, Undershirts, Drawers, / li J.l. ! Ties, Scarfs, Collars, frc., &c 12>5£PER CENT. OFF BLANKETS, RUGS, QUILTS, CALICOES, TOWELLING, TOWFvLS, TABLECLOTHS, &c, •*vC, &c. N.B.—TO STOREKEEPERS AND DEALERS.— Te above is a first-rate opportunity o "'replenishing their S Jock. M. & C. MILNE, oheapside: house, 222 & 221, Qneen-sh-epi, Auckland. msiE SOgUTH BRITISH FIRE AJiD MARINT; INSURANCE COMPANY NBW ZJBALAJTD. OAPITIL £7.rt}.oM, TmLIMraED LIABILITS. The large and steady Increase of tho business L Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in tho institu tion, arid of its popularity among insurers. It is <xin<liicied on sound principles, and is widely known f-r liberality nd promptness in th« se«!« meet of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option oi B lured. A. BOARDMAK, Manage GEOEGE V A TJ S E, ship chandler, Oilskin Manufacturer, and General > Dealer, Qaeen-street Wharf, Onehunga. If you want a suit of Oilskins, To G. Vause's Factory go ; The Cheapest and, the Best, And all sorts tofyou he'll show: If there s none there that will fit you Out of those already made, Just leave with him your measure, And he'll fit you to your grade. His makes are) miscellaneous; There's Coats and Trousers too, Short Jumpers, Pants, and Leggings, Souwesters of sorts two: For wear they're everlasting, Made of the best of stuff; To tear is very tasking, They are so very tough ! So now's your chance a Suit to get, ye Carters, 'Busmen, Whalers; Your bargain you will ne'er regret, Ye Captains, Mates, and Sailora: In fact it's all who do go out In rude and stormy weather, » Should patronise G. Vause's Shop For Suits to keep out/water! Paints, Oils, Canvass, Twine, Blocks, Manilla Rope, Pitch Tar, Oakum, Tobacco Pipes, Cigars, Pouch, Matches Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Candles, Soap, Pepper, Mustard, Sauce, Pickles, Vinegar, Currie, Jams, Sardines, Oilskins, Varnish, Turps, Kerosine, Fags Needles, &c, &c, &c. ~F\ N "8 ■ A L E. TO BAKERS, &c. EX CRAIG 'ELLACHIE/ FROM OAMARU ; 600 sacks J. R. Anderson and Co.'s FLOUR. GE O. W. BINN EV, Queen-street. Taß AUCKLAND YEETETIA3 BLIND MANITFA.CTOSY. M. HOETOH BUSBY, ND MAKER A WIRE WO 3R X B WHOLESALE >KD RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, Has now EEMOVED to those Large, New, Commodious Premises, situated at the corner Queen and Cook-streets, where he will continue v ainess as heretofore. Q.EEAT SjALE OF JJOOTS AT THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is Selling the whole of his Stock of English Boots and Shoes at Cost Pbiok to make room for alterations. C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The Bale will be a genuine one. JUST UNDED -25 trunks of Ladies' best Kid Sewn Boots 300 pairs of Girls' Strap Shoes, ail sizes 500 pairs of Girls' Patent/Lace Boots 200 pairs of Women's Kid at 4s 6d. A large quantity of Slippers at 28. 0 B has always given his customers and the public GjO 1 Bargains. Call early! Call early! The SALE is for ONE MONT O. BROOKES, IBL^TJB BOOT 1 ecu* 'Opposite th^UCitt H|a.h, ; * Nert [Dyson's; Draper,



I Ifliscellaneouß- /M/ALEXANDER\ U\ -( /S/freshdesicmsWV ps XJ3^ EVERY MAIL^S/ ALL GOODS GUARANTEED, AND Every description of JEWELLERY Manu factured on the premises. OCCIDENTAL TTOTBL, _LJL VULCAN LANE. rpTTi? ruin? lls open Daily from S a.m., and is sup lah {jAblij ]" plied with all Luxuries procurable. BEST BRANDS WINES, SPIRITS, ETC. } Contains one of Alcook's Bkst TABLES, and is under the management of an Efficient Marker. AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF CURIOS, PICTURES, ETC. Acknowledged-to be the Rarest in the Province. LOCAL, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN PAPERS PILED. _ ARMY AND NAVY FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, UI'PKII QCEEJT-STRKET. Although most conveniently situated for business men this Hotel is in a pleasant and healthy part of the City, and has a splendid and com manding prospect. THE CHOICEST OF WINES AND SPIRITS. A NLGIIT POUTER IN ATTENDANCE. CHARLES BURTON, Pkopbietotj. P'IJBLIC JST OTIC E. With reference to the absurd advertisement of Thomas Fish, in your issue of yesterday, 1 may Btstfl that as the character of T Fish is so well-known, the following explanation will be deemed sufficient. W. DA.WSON. "VVr hereby certify that, as Trustees of the Estate of Thomas Fish. Ch-vmist, Princes-street, we sold tho whole oi' Hut slock Fixtures, Boob Debts, Furniture, Sarsaparilla Business and all rights therein and belonging ro (he same, to \V Dawsow, Chemist, the above having bean ;;sPignecl to ue by thesuid Thomas Fish for the be .fit of his Creditors. T fOS MAOFAKLANE -\ B^iiKXiiSS Hamilton, I TnistceP F. W. E. DiWSON, 1 irusices. W. J (UTO« KLL. J A 11 tt P A & 1 L L -~ I distinotly nortradict the statements of Mr Daw son, and the Trustees of my Estate, as to their having disposed to Mr Dawson my Sarsaparilla Business My legal advisory, having perused the Deed of Assignment, and informed me that no mention thereof is macfe nor «ny words therein used, under which the Business could pass. Tho oniy things sold to Mr D. relating to my Sarsaparilla, beiug the Plant and a few gallons of Sarsaparilla. I hereby caution Mr D., and all other persons, from using my Trade Mark. TH 'MAS FISH, Chemist. July 31, IS7S. KOtfEbWIONAL NOTI.. E MR McCLEAN, • (Late Surgeon Dentist to the City of Dublin Hospital, Dublin), May be conmilre-1 at K. D. ivykes, Upper Queen street, Auchlaud, on ail dii-eases and irregularities of the Teeth, frrm 9am to 5.30 ••■ m. Artiilcial Tetth inserted on the most Tccem saentific principles 0, ORE EJS WOO D, • MARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, HOUSE, LAND, aSD GENERAL COMMISSION A G E N X. Produce, &c, received for Sale, and stored free of charge Auction Sales undertaken in any fart of the City or Province. Poultry Fancy Birds, Produce, &c, sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock. Trees, Shrubs, Plants, PoUtry, aud any Goods with which the may be favoured. Attention is called to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs, kc, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view [Established 1864.] By appointment t^^^M?^ Excellency the to His -M^^^^^^f Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Paenell T. Barmjtt Jn thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey's business as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is how prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. jf_B. Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. 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 Sew in 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 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 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 BEQABD TO PBIOB, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fan: trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, BraiSer, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use All securely packed in strong cape with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand; and they have given the utmoßt possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proo? of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five yearo To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all STOREKEEPERS THROUGHOUT THE COLONY. SOLE IMPORTEES: L. B. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND.



Miscellaneous. nnHE XJ ND E R SIGNED HAYH Off 'S.UE POR'f—Superior Old Red. in wood ur,d l»ottle SHERRY—Superior qualities und brands, bottled And in butts, hkds, qr. c»sas, and octaves BKAJVDY— Henness3r's and (Wanell's, iti wood and caae. Also, Hue old Vintages for private families an.il Bisquit dv (touches and uo Laage Fills, ia flasks ana half-flasks W.I. R!;M—3O 0.p., in hlida and qr.-casks WHISKY lmnville'3, Greenless and Colville's Sberriff s lslay, John Krasor's Brackla, and Jame son's in built, and Lome's highland, Dunville's, an 4 fHewartV in cases OLD TOM—Urowning's, in bulk Bonrd's, Booth's, Bernard's,, and Burnett'sin case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Cos. qnarts and pints GEIS EVA—John Ac Knyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red ami green cakes ; J H. Heine's Hollands, in atone j rs am! glass bottles, and Cologne Glu OTNGKii WINE, in qr-caeks &".d oases CLAKjST— MikV.c, Chateau, Margoaux, £t Julien, *c. M.AKASCHLNO—Noyeau, Curagoa, oiivnge and white, and S;irs;.paiiiia BllT.lSßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orango, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's Coilin's, »nd 'c £ ossy's SPARKLING MOSBLLE—Dienhard'B quarts and LINDAS-MAN'S CAWAKRA HOCK AND CLAEET Ist growth AMKP.ICAN LIGHT WINK (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALK—Bass's, Dtveiiish, Tennant'a, and Allsdpp'a BOTTLED STOT7T—Byasi's, Blood's, Guinness s and WfttMn's, bottled by Bf ass LIAiK J i. ICC; i;ORDI *L— (MJou and Co'a pintsand quarts, l>illon and Go's Sherbet GROCER r2S, comprising—Belnaont, Stearins, Oza ktrH, and Fillers Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Ri nnetts, Saltpetre, ijlatking, Blue, Sardines PMrles ReckeU and Son's'FKENCH BLUE TJSAd and SOGA.HS VALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS YIN KG AR—Champion's No 24, in bulk and caso CIGa.ES— No 2 h.S.. In 500 boxes, La Gaebss M beurae, Squill* do Ore, Al«i:zo Oareche, E i-. Kruta, rJir ltobert Feel, Flor do Solor, La Grena dinas, &c. TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrlch Hudson, Bello Brandon, I'h'ldrey, Bicj cle, >'>c PAINTS—Car3on'« ABticorrosion, red and stone colour ; Blundell, Sj.enre atifi Co'ii Genuine Ground and Nos I ami 2 White Lend, Rod Lr.ad, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Given, and Yellow PuiutH, Putty, Pateit Driers, &C flodson and C: '.' White Ziii<: and White l.ond, in 281b drums OILS —Raw and Boil" rt Li:ise«r; io druu,s and barrels, Colza in drums, and i owner's Ke.-osene NOBLE AJvl) HOAKS'S vji.mshßj OAK V/i R:\lßH—Hlundell, Rpjnce and Go's, in cases, containing 10 l-pallou tins COKDiGii —Europe. Manilla, Bole Ropo, Hambro llne, anc! Galvanized Wire Rone All Long ■'j.x Canvass. Woolpacks, Scrim, andCorn sacks Composition Nails fos Muntz Metal Sheet Zinc, No 11, 12, It. Ind ts executed for all kinds of goeds. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. ■, ilk, ulih Ti> T WUiNDEK L>F i. MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter complaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to thoßo living in the bush. Occasional doses of these PiJls will guard the system against those evils which bo often beset the human race, vi:;.:—Coughs, colds, and all disorders of the liver and Btomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, 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 ciuc alike, deep aud superiicial ail ments. i'hese Medicines may be obtained from all respect aiSa Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 53a, Oxford-street, London. %* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from he United State*. IjYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, COMM IS S I (Tn AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland; BILLIAKD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of Fiißt-clasß Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Albo, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &o. PAPEREANGINGS, _ NEW DESIGNS ! IMMENSE VARIETY! HOLLANLT& BuTLER ARE NOW OPENING, EX FORFARSIIIRE — PAPEEHANGINGS For the Entrance Hall PAPEEHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room PAPEEHANGINGS For Bedrooms PAPERHANGINGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs P APERH Als GINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders, at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS \ For Picture Framing and STAINED MOULDINGS j Room Decorations. Holland"* "butler. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS1 AND ARTISTS* MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. "i^totige of removal. francisltenton Begs to announce that he has Removed from the Auckland Market to those spacious stores Market Corner, Queen-street, next door to Hemus's Star Boot and Shoe Store, where he intends keeping a flrßt-clasß article in Groceries and Provisions, and at such prices that will give every purchaser the full advantage of any Co-operative Store, tlras giving the working population equ.il terms with the capitalist, that is to Sivy, the working man may purchase small quantities at wholesale prices. LIST OF PRICES:— Splendid Tea, 2s 1$ 1b ; Brown Supar, 3}<fd $ tt>; White Sugar, 4&d $ H>; Currants, s^d $ ft; Raisins, 5d $ft ; Treacle, 4d; Hoii v, 7d; Candles, sv,i so ft ; Soap, s>Cd !§ bar ; Jam, K. •$ tin ; Sauce, 4}2d 3? bottle ; Pickles, 7d bottle ;Hos, Is $ ft; Matches, 4%-d $ dozen; Marmalade, lOd $ tin ; Flour 2d ; New Prunes, 5d $ ft; Dates, 5d ft • Oatmeal, 3d $ ft; Salt, 7ft for6d; Tobacco, 2d 99 Dpckago 3d «! plug; Colem«n's Blue Starch, i^fd 1 ft; Spli fPeas, 3d # ft; Light Blu *,9d Vft ; Prime Bacon Is ft; Canterbury Han c, Is 2d ft; Cheese, lOd $ ft; Pastry Butter, ls^i »b; McConnells Bacon, in cloth, is $ to by the side. Special attention is directed to ou .magnificent stock of Canterbury Provisions—Bacon, Butter, Cheese, Lard, ie, which are much lower in price. Tmbms : Stbictly Cash. FRANCIS FENTON, UABEiEI COENIEB, Queen-street.



Drapery. pHEAP CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DEAPERY & CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS MMENSE STOCK! THE WHOLE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BEJftN RE-MARKED. A REDUCTION OF 12£ to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. THE Id.LJ.NCE OF WINTER DRFSS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! FRENCH MEIONO3, ; WINBEYS, HOME3PTJNB, BLACK SILKS, COLOBED BILKS, PILK VELVETS, ;\ILVETIE If, LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, REDUCED 12^ TO 6 PER CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WJDTH), AT 12s. Gd. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of— etings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, $ Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduckd 12j to 15 per cent. an overstock of 300 pairs blankets, Reduced 12% to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, &c. Reduced 12# to 17>£ per cent FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Ac, At 12>£ to 20 per cent. Reduction. UPWARDS Otf 3,000 YARDS OF MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HEAVY OVERSTOCK OF CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AN GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. \ "......".■■ N.E;—The STOCK of CLOTHING has been RE MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS AT THE SAME RATE OF REDUCTION. B^ THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. The STOCK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounds before TAKING|STOCK. H. A T KIN S, (Late Hay & Honkymak).



lionxnaiijtttry. Q HEAP QHEAP LIGHT! TRY OUR KEROSENE AT 2/6 PER GALLON. 82 CASKS AN UGA PNIC LAMPS, (EX "FERNGLEN,") Slightly Stained hy Fresh Water-will Ie Sold at 20 per cent. Discount. ALSO, 17 CASKS, CONTAINING HiND AND TABLE AMEEICAN LAMPS, AT REDUCED PRICES. Anucapnic and American Burners, Globes, Glasses and Wicks, in great variety, AT THE CHEAP HAEDVARE HOUSE 230, QUSEST-SEREET. ■jr. <Ss J. ID~I~O KEY. A. M~. N~o~¥~^ a N B V (Lath Master Tailor in the Highland Brigade), NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HABIT MAKER, ETC., HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, Next Door to the Scotia Hotel, TDEGS most respectfully to inform the clergy and gentry of Auckland, and the province generally, that i"> havSemet with unparalleled patronage and success since commencing business at the above acMivss, lie would lake this opportunity to return hie sincere thanks for their favours, and at the same time to inform thenT^dX public, that from his varied experience in the above distingished arm of the service, besides in London Paris and Berlin, be is thoroughly conversant with all kind* of Uniforms, Ladies Riding Habits, GenflemenSWaikfiint and KiaingTrouKeiH, Hunting Breeches, &c ; Highland Costumes furnished complete; Pulpit and. Bar Gowns, Caps, and Cassocks at the lowest possible price lor cash consistent with first-ciass workmanship elected three consecutive years Vice-President of the Cutters'A esociation in London, he 1b prepared to take Pupils and teach them the. art of Cutting in a few weeks The highest London and Paris testimonials and references on application. Instructions in Cutting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 o'clock. W. 0. DEN NE S, IMPOB/f E R i§§is^ - :^l«j v^S *^&??0- -:v. x PRINCESS OF QUEEN OF SCOTS ; - £ | -^^f./-' .£ . -^i >^ -.^-^ v^" ~-~ ::v'f;>jv> h~-*' -'. ■'', v>-. WALES (with Silver-plated :- :■ "> . -^0J*:: \ '-'--/C?.'' ■ .-. §'^""""" .-" ".'•"' 'iA 'V- "' '■' Extras) ': ; ;#?:::".' /-,-:-'': '.'-., ;. WHEELER ASD i^ ::- ;;-. ■■■C^?^', ■■/■■;;.'■•'•>.•. ?-nP ■■ ■■..■■ .'-/;.;:V',■••■-■:.'. -■'^':: ■ WILSOW'S HOME SHUTTLE :^ >• ■:0 :i^^%>'^- --^ /'.' "vv^. '" ; it M^ t '< *% { 'Vu Boom LITTLK WANZER • '"f J rf ,' »" r ' ?M 'i> illrWi^^ > fe^' "> 1 HOWE'S IMPROVED LITTLE STRANGER (^^^^^^^ J? ' J i \ \f}, % TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBfcRALIIDISCOUNT TO TEE TEADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIEP.Y, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLIHEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. "W. C. DENNES, lieinp the largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, c«n offer the beet advantages to purchasers. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash-Pay ments taten. NtedJes, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. W. O. D°ENNES Albrrt Buildings, Qujeev-stkeet, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



TTIOTORIA SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS, All the best and newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. A vety largo and choice collection imported direct from Paris by post. FLOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIEB, 50 very best-named varieties, Gs »'or dozen RANUNCULUS. 60 very best named varieties, 53 per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, lot Bowling Greens. R. BAIRD, Victoria -street. -XT M c' C U L S X V, FUNERAL "UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREKT. [Established 1842 ] WJ A M 1' B S O N, i • UNDERTAKER, &0., Is prepared to execute Funerals either in first class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. I WE LI ESLEY- STREET EAS T, ; Two doors from Queen-street. "VT O T I C E. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. EDWARD WAYTE Begs to inform Subscribers, and the general public, that tlio REVISED CATALOGUE OF THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY IS NOW READY, And may be had on application. NEW BOOKS ADDED MONTHLY. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 100,: QUEEN - STREET. EDWARD WAYTE, OLLAND'S & CO.'S NEW TEA THE "TCHANG-KIANG," Is the most economical and exhiliarattng Tea introduced into Auckland. HOLLAND & 00., Family and Wholesale Gbookbs, 223 Queen-street (Opposite the City Hall), Importers of Canterbury, Nelson, and the leading Provincial Produce, Hams, Bacon, Cheese, &c, &c. SUGAR—Mauritius, Yaravilla, Company's No. 1, &c, &c. TEA —Foochow, Congou, Orange Pekoe, and the Tchang-Kiang. of rare excellence. COFFEE, Cocoas Chocolate, of the^finest brands. FLOUR at Mill Prices. POTATOES, Oatmeal, Rice, Pickleß of choicest variety, Lobsters, Salmon, Sardines, Raisins, Cur rants, Orange Peel, Hobart Jams, &c, &c. A most complete stock of new and superior Goods, as required for family use. Shipping supplied on shortest notice. Goods forwarded to Waikato and Intermediate Stations per Railway Trains. Orders may be sent by Post or Telegraph. Goods delivered free of charge In town and suburbs. JO LLAND t GO,, 223, Queen-street.



"IMPORTANT A L E DKAPERY & CLOTHING ATg Extraordinary Low Prices!! WILLIAM~WILSON, 204, AND 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Respectfully intimates having purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of James Reed, Draper, &c, Grahamstown, the entire Stock, AT LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE ORIGINAL COST PRICE, Consisting of— GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING. Q.REAT gALE OF Costumes, Mantles, Satin Skirts, i Shirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, I Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing, j Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Adjust 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 the many Cheap Lines to be met with in this Stock: — 400 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats s. d. 8. d. Mr Reid's former price, Is 9d to 4s 6d each, present price, from.. 0 10J to 1 6 120 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, Mr Reid's former price, 10s 6d to 255, present price, from 5 6 — 10 9 46 Ladies' Polonaises in Homespun and Waterproof Cloth, beautifully Trimmed, former prices, from 27s (id to 50s each, present price.. 15 6 — 21"^ 0 70 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, at one half the former selling price. (STAYS) (STAYS) X STAYS > Great Bargains in -{ STAYS i- ISTAYS) (.STAYS) 27 doz pairs of Ladies' Grey and White Coutilla Stays, at Is lid, usually sold at 3s 9d 300 pairs Thomson's Glove-fitting ditto, at 4s 9d per pair • 180 Ladies Overskirts, at 5s lid each, former price 10s 6d and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s 6a, and 5s 6d per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard, Mr Reid's former price, 3s 6d. (DRESS MATERIALS! OREATL v IN GREAT J dress MATERIALS [. variety (d EE ss MATERIALS) BBDDOBD 400 -'arc 1 t Frvlln Cloths, in all colors, at Is 4>£d per yard, lormer price, 2s 4d Winceys, French Merinos, and Home Spuns greatly reduced A large lot of LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. 75 Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, ivory handles, at 6s lid each, formerly sold at 12s 6d 18 dozen Ladies' Cashmere and Silk Scarfs, in all colors, at Is each, usual price, 2s 6d. In the above Sto^ will be found a Good Assortment of Plain Household Drapery, which, having been purchased at Ices than one-half tho original cost, the full benefit of those large reductions will be given to our customers and the public. X&7 The Sale has now commenced, and will con tinue for three weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204, and 206J Quxw-sraBBT, Auckland. ~,.1■ ' - - :



Misesllthaflrai. ! m T. DICKIN^oSPjI FUNERAL jp* U^ERTAKEr" J^V [Established Jpfjpk 1859.] ' , !); «i*lf ■ I'l ll illias 111 ? 2 I - N ° —-1 °-'> Messrs. BURTON & BIRNIE Desire to return their sincere tlianks for the liWi support accorded to them since ("ommencingbusiriKT and have now much pleasure in directing theatto tion of their customers, and the public generally ?" the following Biscuits, which they are now in position to supply :— v a Abernetby Fancy Spice Nuts Arrowroot Fingops Tunbridsje '■■ Butter . Ginger Nuts Wines Briars Imperials Water Cabin Mixed Wines Sweet Lunch Captain Nonpareils Plain do Cracknalls Osbome Coffees Grown Picnics Charcoals Dessert Busts Saloons Digestive Rico Bists Africans V.'ctorias Sold Wholesale and Retail by BURTON & BIRI _ E( CROWN BAKERY, lIOBSON- S T R E X T, Opposite St. Matthew's Church. FREEMAN'S HOTEI FIiEEMA_s TJ3 BAY. MB. BOBT STOW (the Proprietor) begs to Worm his numerous customers, friends, and the public, that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &o of tbeb«Bt ' brands, at town prices. The Bottle Department lias special attention. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premises Erccnd to nor c in Auckland, -which, with a comfort, able room, •firsf-ojaES attendance and civility, yft\ insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial Alss always on draught. Bell's Life in London filed. Q TAN DAK D FIRE AND MARINE I N SU R A IS T G X 0 0 MPAHY, OF NEW ZEALAND 83/" Agent for Anckand— iiEJSKY GII.FILLAN, 7, Queen-street. A UCKLAND MODEL TBaINING A. SCHOOL, CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS - STKEET-; JOSIAH MaKTIN, HEA.t> Mastbe. The next Quarter will commence on MONDAY sth July. Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr 3. Martin, Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Ilev. E. Bbotvne. ' Feks (Quarterly, payable in advance): I Elementary One Gnines. Senior Two Guineas. Advan<wl Three Guineas. Pnnils are specially prepared for Literary, Com me ro'al, or Industrial pursuits, and for theExanuna tioiiß of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. ' . . Parents are respectfully invited to visit the School rYLSON'S nnoMATo OAUOE. i The undersigned having Purchased from MB.-H. Olson the BECIPE of his CELEBRATED SATJCE, together with the Goodwill of his Business, beg to solicit a continuance of the Public Favour. ■ The Sauce may be depended upon as perfectly Pure, and free from Adulteration. It creates appe tite and promotes digestion, and as none but the best and most wholesome ingredients are used, it cannot I but merit a continuance of the high favour it has already attained in public estimation. ' RICHARD GARLICK & CO. ': I M. McLACHL AN, 218, QUEEN-STBEET, HAS JUST OPENED 52 E OLLS OF THE ■DEST QHINA RATTING Ever Imported into Auckland. He guarantees it to wear twice .he time of the ordinary cheap qualities. 3ft. Oin. 3ft. 9in. 4ft. 6in 1/3. l/7~/l/10i Ex Lutterworth he can show the i ./CHOICEST SELECTION OF TjiLOOR-CLOTHS !• IN THE CITY, varying in price from 2/5 to 5/6. 2/6 to 5/6\ ' Parties furnishing are requested to Inspect the Stock before buying elsewhere. ' OPPOSITE UNITED SEBVICE, QUEEN-STBEET. » mAYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND X MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer pom ) bined in the pressure foot; Tucking Gauge, four Heinniers, four Shuttle-reels, six Needles, Oil-can, and Screw-driver, with Book of Instructions. This Machine is sufficiently heavy to stand tarn without being screwed down, and, being supportea on soft cushions, will not damage the table. _ It is not a mere toy, but really substantial ana useful, and guaranteed stronger and more o-iuame • than any Hand Machines ever offered to the paDiio, —being equal in strength and workmanship' to any • Stand Machine cold at double the price.—Price, 6 Guineas -■'"'. , i No 2.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand; price,,' Guineas. > . , No 3.—Machine on handsome Square Stand; prwe, 8 Guineas. • . ■ Appointed Agent— T. PEACOCK, Optician, &c, , SHOaTIAKP-STRICEr. CITY~WEST"FCrBLrc SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STKEBT. E V BJN ING CLASSES, J; , Conducted by Mr. Harrison, Mr. Stevens, and Mr- B. M. O. Theprell. English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Drawing. Latin, Greek, French, German, Euclid, and Algebra. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, from 7 to 9. _____ HHHE following are the Rates for _I_ Advertising in the Star :— s. d. Three Lines 1 <> FourUnes ••• J ° Six Lines \ % Perlnch 6 0 Contracts can be made for Monthly, Quarterly alf-yearly. and Yearly advertisements. __.