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TO-MORROW. XET C H < F A~N NY KELLY.' B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, The-weU-lmo-wn ketch ' Fanny Kelly,'34 tons register, and carries a large cargo on draught of 5 feet. i -■ Tlie inventory is a ftill one, and the vessel in first - <>lass order, and fit for sea at a moment's notice. The vessel is so well-known, comment is unneces sary. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2G. GAS F IT TINGS SHOP. FIXTUKES. On the Premises, 44, Qaeen-sfcreet, opposite the National Bank. 1 : TpHE Subscribers will sell at the ; V * Shop opposite the Kational Bank, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, The Shop Fixtures sad Gas Fittings, Wtshsiand, •"•• &C. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27. if,;/ :x ; •_ _ ■ ■ IMPORTANT SALE VALUA BLE HOUSEHOLD FUENITUKE PIANFORTES, PIOTITRES, E.IFLE, HOPtSES, BOAT, &c, Ac. AT DEVONPORT. TELE subscribers have received in structions from J. B. BBATinvAiiE, Esq., who : is leaving the colony, to sell, at his residence, Pros -" pect Villa, Devonxsort, on 'Wednesday, the 27th inst., at 11 o'clock, - THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— •*: . I>BAWTNG-KOOM—Handsome Suits (walnut and ■. ■" green rep), consisting of Couch, 3 Easy Chairs, ; and 6 Chairs; Handsome Walnut Pianoforte, trichord, full compass, with all the latest im : . pi'ovements ; Music Stool, Canterbury, Carved Indian Table, Walnut Oval Centre Table, Occa sional Table, Whatnot, Gilt Pier Glass. Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug, Fender and Fireirons, Fender Stool, Coal Scuttle, Gilt Cornices and Green Fringe, Green Rep and Lace Curtains, Water Colours and Chromo-Litliograplis, Liis ; " tres, Ornaments, &c. . - 3>INIKG-EOOM—Wahaut Pianoforte, full compass ; :". Mahogany Dining Table, 3 extra leaves; Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs, Easy Chair, Couch, green damask; Mahogany Dinner Waggon, Ottoman, Brussels p , '[ Carpet and Hearthrug, Fender and Fireirons, L- ' 3-Xiight Chandelier, Black Marble Eight-day [ - - Timepiece, Gilt Cornices, &c, Green Damask t Curtains. Plated-wake—l case Dessert I Knives and Forks, Fisli Slice and Fork, Cruet, Salver, Cake Basket, Toast Rack, Candlesticks, HALL—Rinm Table and Hatstena, 2 Rimu Chairs, Umbrella Stand, Oneroid, Thermometer, Gar , , " den Syringe, Set Croquet, Fiags, Linen Screens for Verandah, • Canaries and Cages, Flower •Stand, Scraper, &c. ; ' j BEDBOOMS.—SingIe and Double Wood and Iron I „ Bedsteads, Spring Mattress, Haii1 Mattresses, I Palliasses, Feather Bolsters an A PUiows, Blan- I'kets, Cotinterpanes, Rimu Wardrobe, Cedar, ' Mahogany, and Kauri Chests Drawers, Walnut , Cheval Glass with Candle Brackets, Mahogany Marble-top Wash stand and Ware, Towel Horses, Dressing Tables and Glasses, Carpets and Hearthrugs, Fenders and Fireirons, Bed Chair, Muslin and Gresn Damask Curtains, Rocking Chair, Book Shelves, Sewing Machine (Singer's), White Marble Clock, Cane-seated Chairs, Sponge Baths, Hip Bath, Boot Rack. AND KITCHEN.—Knife Cleaner, Dinner ' . Service, Glass Dishes, Tumblers, Decanters, Claret Jug, JTinger Glasses, Champagne, Claret, Wine, Jelly and Custard Glasses, Dessert Ser " vice (hand painted), China' Tea and Coffee Service, Copper Kettle, Bread Pan, Spring Balance, Dish Covers, Preserving Pan, Mangles, , Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c. i"",- "STABIiB, &c—Black GeMing, by the "Bishop of f-V ' "Osneburgh," full brother to "Warren Has- F ■'""■: ' tiDgs; 3' Dartmoor Pony, Side Saddles, Gents' ;•-■ - Saddles, Bridles, &c, &c, Aylesbury Ducks, t «'; ■J • Brahma Pootra and Cochin China Fowls, Gold "Fish, Garden Roller, Lawn Mower, Patent „ Water Barrel and Pump, Garden Tools, &c, v. Si , • &c, &c Exhibition Prize Breech-loading Bifle (Montstoim); Pleasure Boat, 16 feet long, sails, &c, complete : N.B.—The above will be on View on TUESDAY, the 26th instant. i Catalogues aad Cards to View can be obtained at i theoroceof I- - SAMUEL COCHE,ANE & SON, Auctioneers. N I~- " .Groceries.' ''■ ' "OENTOIT'S CENTRAL STORES, JD AUCKLAND MAKKBT. ■CPORTANT AND GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC. F. F E N T O N t" Being desirous that the public, may have and enjoy a iollv and happy Christmas,' invites every one to Iln'spect hii Magnificent Stock of NBWFJRUIT^ and other luxuiies suitable for the coming festivities. Oar prices as ususl will be ihe lowest in Auckland. T«nis:-C»sh. New Valentine Kaisins, 6d lb; new KWme Baisins, 6d lb ; new stoneles* Sultana Kaialns Bid lb, Muscatel Eaisins, lOd lb; new Currants 5d to 6d lb ;- Flour, 2d lb ; Candied Peel, Isi<Jd lb;' French Plums, in glass jars, Is lb j Figs, 93 lb; Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d lb : Paper Bhel Almoads, Is lb ; new Dates, 5d lb; Bottled Fruit?, la each; Spice, Id packet; Calves-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 pines of Aromatic Tobacco, 6d each; Havannah Cigars, 2d each ; splendid Tea. 2s lb; real Mocha Coffee. Is 6d lb; rich Jamaica Sugar, 4d lb ; Cocoa and Chocolate, all makers, 5d packet; Patna Rice, Sd lb; Pickles, 7d bottle. A laige supply fit Canter bury Hams, Is lb. Our supply of Canterbury Bacon, Cheese, Butter, anol Eggs will be sold at very low prices. ColnWa St wch, 4dlb; Blue, 6d lb ; Hard Soap, 6d b»r; Sardines, 6d tin; Salad Oil, 6J<l bottle; Castor Oil, 6jd bontle; Tomato »auce, large. 4d bottle • Soap Powders, 6d dozen; Condensed Milk, fid tin- Arrowroot, (id lb: Patent Knife Boards, 6d each ; Safety Matches, 4jd dozen ; Cora Flour, 8d lb; Fancy Biscuits, fid lb; Treacle, 4d lb. TODAIEY FARMERS AND OTHERS. -F.F. is a cash purchaser of any quantity of first-class Bacon, Hams, Cheese, Butter, Lard, Eggs, &c, &c. 160 Empty Butter-Firkins FOR SALE. QUEEN 223 gTREET- N Q T I C E. _ GROCERIES ! GROCERIES ! And GENERAL OILMEN STOEE. i^^—JThe PramiiEes lately In the becupatfon of Mr • —"■ John Blair will be R E - O P E " 3STr E D SATURDAY NEXT, 16th JAN. T. HOLLAND & CO., Makt YBAna with Mjbsses. Baekmt & L«vr. TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. T HOLLAND & CO. beg most respectfully to Intimate that the principle of, thete bußineßs^will be. ?Xtel with the view of " Small Profits and knowledge of the Business, SStaSKf cheap purchases, %ith direct importi Tondon and the AustraUan Colonies, placet X on » foottn/to compete fairly rwith other- H A flSrg« »nd Varied Stock will be always kept on WHOLESALE AND BB A . ■ NT2rQUEENiTREET. WOSUB MABKS, Pawnbroker, Queen-atreet, M fvlng retired from the Mto** tZZ: reqnert. penon. having Good. P. W with Us to »•«"* tt«m w or Wort th» time <**»■



Drapery. JUST OPENED UP AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S, 224, QUEEN-STREET, 5,000 PAIRS CORSETS; ■ ■■■ \ ■ ■ j to be sold AT * HALF PRICE. w • S ■■'•* O O w P; _ B S »- I - h § . 'g «■ S ■ g O 02 ft fl > DOUBLE BUSK. ) ■.■'■.-■■.: ■ ■■ ■ EVERYBODY'S CORSET, DEFIES COMPETITION. E+ O o % I; § ■' o -g > f . ■ - ■ ■: ■■:" ■;■ :" : ~ -"i"- :,i ( ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■■!■■■-; 1- .' '.' ■■■";-■ '.■';■■»■.,. '-.'■' * \ .''"■. ■ ■"*-'■ "'■ "1 : ■■ ■ ■ V ■■'■■■ ' ■ ■'



* Drapery. 09 P W $ii h« f »g g »^ t" 2 «& p ° .lg B fO u „-© J « .llJlgUl m;; to fe § <1 PM km O . r^ co . W En ' O U OQ I •M ° M M # tf e5 # ##« " c o o o poo pa ss pa s f» r^ w «• <} «3 «1 -^ <j -«q p» p4« 'A rt ed # •-a «T9 hi h> hi ««J3 «ay -a -a «*3 kj so cd oq crj 02 cri AGENTS FOR THE "STAR.* The Stab can te obtained frcm the following Agent 3at any time alter 5 o'clock p.m. : — Dedwood—Mr Brown, redwood Stiro I'onsonby Foajd—Mr M'-KsDstry, Ponsonby Store Karakgahape .Koad—Mr Y. Warren, Syder.hun Store ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Vkwmarket—Mr Witht-ford, Ironmongery Store Kyber Pass— air Burns, Grocery ttore ; Mr T*ylor, Grocery Store ()SEBUKGA-Mr Oilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store keeper Otahuhu - Mr J. Hall, Post-office Paiu'Eli,—Miss By an, Groce«r ' tore ; Mr It. Brown, Grocery Stoic ; Mr Augur, Grocery Store North Shouk—Mr O. M*ys, Grocery Store ; Mr. Duder, Grocery Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery btcre WELLiMOTON-STaKBT—Mr Todd, Grocery Store ;Mr Hiiigins, Wellington Hotel U CiiJLAJN D and ONE tiUjs GtA CO AC HE?. TIM B TABLE! Leave OnehuDga : Leave Auckland : 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 12.30 p m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Saturday Nights : 6 30 11.30 HpHE undersigned are Cash Pr b X. chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOl L TALLOW, &C, &c, at highest mark t rates, in«.ay uantity Consignors direct will have prompt and Immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS ?ANNttßf<s, UUTBEEMArvUFACTUKERS AtTCKT.AHD 'f-HiS. AUOKLAfIJJ, VJBJNE'fIAIS A. BLIKD MANOFACTOBY. M. HORTON BUSBY, B| IND MAKER SWIBE WOBK.EB WEOLESALS AKD RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, Shobtlakd-stkbet, Axtokland. REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES, Corner of Cook and Grey-streeta. KA ii AN ft A H .A f Jl DISPBSNSARY. P. F. MARTINSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Late of Thames, and late Dispenser to Hei Majesty's Infirmary at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, having been presented with a Silver Media in 1858), Begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the KARANGAHAPE BOAD, ■ Opposite Mz Nathan's Residence. Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Receipts carefully prepared from the Purest Drugs. Patent and Homoeopathic Medicines, Perfumery. &c, Ac. P.F.M. wishes to draw particular attention to sufferers of Toothache-that he has discovered a .remedy for the severest Toothache, and will guarantee it to be a siare enre. Sold at his Dispensary only, in bottles Is 6d and 2s 6d 1■- TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Try P.F.Ms Worm Powderi, which are the best et brought before the public Sold at Sd »nd.6d ea h. at hi Dispensary. Cj E"WI N G M 40HINES. No Family without a Sewing Machine should longer delay the purchase of one. of. TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINES. .'"] . " AGENT, T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, aHORTLAND STREET. T^TEW PRINTS, imw muslins, NEW DRESS GOODS JUST BECEIVED, AV9 TO BK SoiiD RKMAEKABLY CHKAP AT E. W. DYSON'S, OPPO3ITB THE CITY HALL. HE NEWEST THING > ' IN - : HAIR PADS, COMBS, DAGGER PINS And the {now celebrated - SIX STRAND COILS, FOR PLAITS, Ajs wm by the Duchess of Xdingbnrgli, Jut - Received ex Waitangi, »t, - - ■ ■■■" ' v>i; DYSOiS'S *■■■ -■ "' OPPOBITE iTHKiCITY HAIX.



* Drapery. QITY CLOTHING MART, jnooMBEs 5 ■ V^ Paget Suits. TSOOMBES' \J Sac Suits. /SOOMBES' " "~ ~~ \J Youths' Suits jTiOOMBKS 1 . \J Boys' Suits. Z^IOOMBES' \J Knicker Suits.. _______ _ \J Zouave Suits /^OOMBES' \J Silk DnstCoat riOOMBES' \J Silk Galatea. /^UOiMBES' \J a q 2 H Black and Blue Weak of England 2 a Kancy Texture PA.GET COAT and © g VKST, to match, In single and « S double brrast-d. SC. would ij g catl the special attention of M o gentleman to this line as they 2 2 are very choice Goods. 3 \ 05 J . yj 35a Suits. /^UOMBES 5 V_>/ 45s Bannockburn Suits. J 27s 6d Back Paget Coats. /^9OMBES' W 3 ' NewTexUireln PAGET. & MOEN- S H IK Q CuATS, made equal to any « o garment to order in New Zealand, § '« from 30s to 50d. This is a special line O 5 which S.C. would call the at ten j g tion of gentlemen to. a hey are « o thoroughly shrunk, and are made £> i" ttinch superior style to «By -3 U thing generally to be. procured '% ready made. riOOMBE'S \J Boys' and Youths' Suits, from 18s Cd . \J Tweed Trousers and Vest, tho roughly thrunk, our own make, from 22» 6d /^OOMBES' KJ Galatea Jackets really a splendid garment ____ /^OOMBES' Boys' Cloth'ng, an Immense choice TSJOOMBES 1 " " '~ " Boys' F nicker Suits 1 are worth inspection /-^OOMBFS' v Sydney Tweed at 2s lid per yard is worth looking at. A small lot of the line /-^tOOMBES' Sydney Tweed at 3s lid is the best value to ba had in Auckland /•^OOMBES' Stock of Geelong Tweed is the largest and most vsuied in. the market /^OOMBES Has the best assorted stock of Gentlemen's Hosiery in New Zea land ; ■ . : - /^OOMBES \J Has the best selected stock of Boys' and Youths' Hosiery, Box, Under ghirts, Ac, in New Zealand /^OOMBES Has the most vailed stock and the best value in Men's, Youths', and Boys' Underclothing in Auckland. i^iOOMBES' KJ Silk Sox. i^OOMBES' \J Shirts. r*iOOMBES' \J Silk and Merino Undershirts. /^OOMBES' Gauze Undershirts and Pants. QAMUEL COOMBES Offen to Tailors an advantage they cannot get elsewhere, namely, short lengths of Xweed at wholesale ' ;. . ■ prices. _.. /^OQMBES' ~ Stoe ] of. White Shirts is the best and laigest in this city^___ QAMUEL COOMBES i Would call the attention of Gentle mei to the New Zealand Flax 3 hirt, " Phormium tenex," made for all sizes- A beautiful article in i gentlemen's wear, in three qualities. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCELIND ' •' '' - •••- !.' •».*, :■' "...:■' ' ';• -'■;■ : ■ -':;!'. ' '.-'- ■' -r /J- ,'-:' '■:' : },':. ;.';,-] -.-■■ . ','.. ••( ■-'■ ' ~,!.■.' ■ V 1 ■■-:: ■■■ -■ ■■•■■ ' . ..: ■ ■':.'■



T & J. D I 0 X E V, *J • .23 0, QUEEN-STEEE T, HAVE FOR SALE:— RODGER'S IVORY HANDLED TABLE SAWS, CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANE 3 KNIVES ETC. Squares, Bevels, Spokeshaves, Turnscrews Lockwood's Pocket andGnm Knives Gouges, Gimblets, 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 Bim Locks, sm. to 10m. 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 Baisins, and Dishes French Wire Nails, fm.to 4m. Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. American Finishing NaiJs, fm. to I\m. Butfc, Parliament", and T Hinges * Axle Pullies, Sash Fastenera DOWNER'S KEROSENE! FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to Twenty Shilling, and upwards. E. PORTER '■*:■■ 0 0.. QTJEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. E. P. ft CO. having just landed, ex " MILTIADES " and " COUNTESS OK KINTORE, a large assortment of GENERAL BUILDERS 1 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 paying prices :— Venetian Bronze Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light ..•■.„., Lacquered 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 Fitting* of all kinds ' Gas Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking, and Heating, &c. Marble Chimney Pieces, and Register Grates, Fenders and Fireirons 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. Crowdon & Garrod's Brush ware of all kinds Door Mats, Scrapcra, Iron and Wood. Tubs, &o. Leamington Ranges, Smith and Wellstood's Stoves . &c, &c, - &c. Sewing Machines. ' l THIS LT TT L E GEM T HE QUEEN OF SCOT 3 SEWING MACHINE, : ..'. alsoI,': , ■■';•'.•'•■', :YV.: NEWTON, WILSON, & CO. 'S PRINCESS OF WALES, ; WHEELER & WILSON'S, SINGER, &c. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENT'S UNDER LIN EN. MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT .GUARANTEED. - ; W. ' G. 3D E IST _snE , A L BERT Btrl L D INGS, /OPPOSITE AUC ELAN D SAVING S' BANK, ".---.. „-,.,,.,„,. „.Queen-street. ."XA .1 .' . - .'. : .



TJY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT .j ;. ': XO -■■ -'-: '' ■ HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. THOMAS BARNETT PTOYEYOR, Queen-street, opposite Mr J. Blair's Grocery , Establishment. , ~ a B WIG MA CHINES Those in want of a really good Sewing Machine, should BUY TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINE hand.or treadle. . , ■ " ' : i .AGENT, ' •; ■ -. ~ V ■ T. PBAO.O C X, OPTICIAN, . SHOE T LAN D STItE ET. ON * S A L rB. j (WHOLESALE ONLY); E^X HYBASPE S, &c. r Sultana*, 100 boxes ' ' ; Soda Crystals, 20 casks > Paraffin Candles, 60 boxes , , , > v Carbonate Soda and Cream of Taiiar J ' , Bryant and May's Safety Matches ) Whiting, Morton's Salmon / Colza Oil, Turps ■ , / White Lead, Boiin \ Corks, for ale or sodawater - - :-■?(• Bottling Wire 7 : Brewer*' lainglaaa ~. ■■■■, \\ • 1 Hops, prime Taamanlan 1874 ' " r I Hops, English erpp 1873 . ', Scrim and Hessian ' ' ' - • MnaUMetal.and Nails for ditto. ROBERT LUSE. qtnCBN-BTE»ET.



PUNERAt TTJ^DBRTAKBIL TOI J OF BOUfcON-STREBT. /JAURaNGA, HOT LAKES, AND NAP IE K. COBB AID CO.'S ROYAL lIAIL LINE OF COACHES Leave Tauranga on Tuesdays and Fridayß. , Tare to 0binemutu.................;.. £i. - , M. HANNON AND CO., ■ ': :' PBOPBrETOBB. LAM) SAVINGS BANK Established ik 1847. /■■■i- :--■■■■■■■ President : •'•■■ ; HIS BXCKLLENO\ THE GOVEKNOR. .• ' ' ".':•■'■■ Viok-Pbxbidxkt: =:■..■ ■. <^ :'.' > ,W. 0. WILSON, Esq. The BANK li OPEN for RECEIPTS and TuekSf V. '.'. '.'. '■' from U*°*°Pdb* Wedneidaj" " " " " "' ■ ftiday - ];.-' r 1.-J-vj.j -:■ ..:-'•. "' r.l '\ , L,. R. CAMERON,



Insurance. ;Jig DELIA BLB liSDEMHix? > Against Loss by Fir© secured to Policy-holders ' r!"WP in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY - o* !;;; ■'.- NEW ZEALAND,', Vf" Representing OSE MILLION STERLING of CanJ4«i ■with Unlimited Liability of it 3 ShareholCeit LIBERAL TERMS, PROMPT SfcTTLEItfENT OF LOSSES Characteristic features of the Company ANDRJSW G. MILLAR, r Manager O Oftces— 25 Queen -street. " nrvHE soutk baitTsh FIRE AND MARINE r INSURANCE COMPANY -; S'KW ZiSALAND. ■ i v:;-1 «^| OAPITI.L ••1780.000 UNLIMITED LIABIUTS". • The large and steady increase of the business of tha Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the btiat proof of the confidence of the public in the iastitn tion, ami of Hs popularity among Insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and la widel* known for liberality nd promptness in the MttiL meat of Claims. '"* . Losses can be paid at any Agen.-y, at option of insured. A. BOARDMAN, , Manager. — I C" T 0 R ~~F> INSURANCE COMPANY. FIBB AND MARINE. , ■ ■ ■ FIRE RISKS acepted at Lowest Current Bates of Premium. MARINE RTSK-i 0". Cargoes and HulLs of Vessels taken on favor a tie terms. WOOL Insured, with average ou each balei. LOS'E-t promptly and libetaliy settled, either ia Great Britain or in the Colonies. • • '- HEJS TDEHSO N r & MACFARLANE, iOKvW, 25, QUKSN-STTiatT. : ', Boots aEd Shoes- \ WLile thinkinf,' Ids friends for the liberal patroßSM bestowed upon him during the past eigLt years, C. BROOKES ■ ■ - . "' * ■■■ ■."■->-• Begs to Inform" the public generally that he hat takrn o&e ol those HANDSOME SHOPS, Opposite the City Hall, And has OPENED with an ENTIRE NKW STOCK ~: r ;:■.. ; .-.- ..-.•■■ ■ ■ - .." [l '■ ', OP " . '•;■..'■■ ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BOOT 3 AND SHOES OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. . . .- At It is well known that C. BROOKE will cheaper than any House in iucklacd, it ii inuttcHk ;> »ary to eivo a list of prices. C. BROOKES, THE NOTED BLUE BOOT, QUEEN S T R X E T, Next to Dyson's, opposite City Hall — I i mi ■■^— Misc&ll&issoca. D 'STEPHENS" ON* CCS ■■- - ■-,-: '•■ '■■ : Is CEL^:BR A TED' COFPEE3; EXIIIB ITI O N B R A,N D, JAOLK BRAND, CROWN BRAND, Are to be procured at all respectable Grocflrt and storekeepers throughout the • Province of Auckland. ' : D. STEPHENSON & CO., WY-KDHAM'STBBET, AITCKLAyi*. QEVENTY PIANOS and FJRTY O HARMONIUMS, to be sold U greatly r«dnc« pricis Folc CASH, in coiisequecce of being over stocked and large shipments on the way. TheM "instruments are the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be ssoldin JVew Zealand. i Harmoi.iams, from L 9 10* to L 12 3; Pianoi, L 35 to Ll5O. «4T Harmoniums aEii Pianos ON HIRE wltt OPTION OF PURCHASE at th© end of three, ifz, nine, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months—th» hire deducted from price of instrument. HOFFMAN. & SON'S AC A DEMY OF MU S C BHjRTL\ND-BTKBKT. Instruments of all kinds tuned and repaired. ; . _——..:^g ■ Oo * * 0 AP BEDDIN &. UPHOLSTERY AND UNDERTAKING. ' Double flax Mattresses, from 15s each Single Flax Mattresses, from 7s " Ship's Cushions,; p?r squsta foot, from Is M Adults' Funeral furnished for £6, including *, Hearse, Grave and attendance hairs and Couches Re-stufled and SepaJrw : ~ Mattresses Re-made. Note the address :— H JN R V P. H A V W A R T>, UPPFE QUEEN-SXREET, Adjoining Lamb's Firewood Yab.v. EsUbll*h©4lß6o. SHORTLAND STREET, Nbablt Oppositb th» PoRT-owicnu a SPRINO-STUFFKD SUTfjiiS, £12, £13, £18, £26, £27 (warranted).