CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERTS.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR). Sic.—-Thanks to your musical reporter, " Sigma," for his suggestion in reference to these concerts, viz., that there should be no admission during the course of any move ment of the work given. This arrangement has been found to work so well elsewhere that the Choral Society Committee would do well to adopt it. It is unfair to those ■who wish to hear and enjoy a musical com position throughout, that the first movement or more should be marred by the entrance of those who do not care enough about the music to come in time. The same should apply to retiring before the close. Let those who "cannot remain to the end leave between the movements. Let the doors be kept rigidly closed during each movement.— l am, etc., SAMUEL EDGEK.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

The acceptances for the Cup and Racing Club Handicap at the Summer Meeting closed last night as follows :— ACCEPTANCES. The Auckland Cup Handicap, of 200 soys.; with a sweep of 10 soys. each added: second horse to receive 20 soys., and third horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Entrance, 2 soys., and acceptances, 3 soys., to the tuna. Mr. James Watt's b h Ariel, 4 years .. « 2 Mr. Nosworthy's eh c Danebury ,3 years .. 10 Mr F. W. Delamain's b g Ellin King, o yrs / 7 Mr. M. Edgar's b g The Don, aged .. .. 7 7 Mr. Walter's br h Kingfisher, (i years • ■ ' :J Mr W C Webb's br c Middlcton, 3 years i <i • Mr.' W. Walter's br h Isaac Walton. 1 years 6 12 Mr George Crummer'sch m Rangi.ayears 0 5) Mr. W. Mcßobcrts's b m The Belle, 5 years 6 8 Mr. Kirkwood's chgTui, 5 years .. ..6 8 The Auckland Racing Club Handicap, of . 150 soys., with a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each ; ' amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse- Distance, 1J miles. Entrance, F 2 soys., and acceptance, 3 soys., to the lunds. Mr. James Watt's b h Ariel, 4 years .. 8 4 Mr. Nosworthy's eh c Danebury. 3 years .. i VI Mr. F. W. Delamain's b g Elfin King, oyrs 7 7 Mr. Owen C. McGee's bm Periume.6years 7 4 Mr. W. C. Webb's br c Middlcton, 3 years 7 4 Mr. W. Walter's brh Kingfisher,t> years.. 7 3 Mr. W. Walter's br h Isaac Walton, I yrs.. 7 0 Mr. George Crummer's eh m Rangi.o yrs.. 612 Mr. Kirkwood's eh g Tui, 5 years .. .. (> 12 Mr. Mcßoberts' br m The Belle, 5 years .. 0 7 NOMINATIONS. Handicap Steeplechase, of 100 soys., with a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each; amount accru ing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Nomination, 2sovs; and acceptance 3 soys., to the funds. Weights to appear on Wednes day, the 6th December, and acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, about three miles, over a fair hunting country :— Mr. A. H. W. Hill's b g Gladstone, aged Mr. Robert Ray's b g Tommy Dodd, aged Mr. W. Percival's ns gr g Shamrock, 6 years Mr. J. S. Buckland's b g Toby, aged Mr. J. S. Buckland's b g Wrangler, aged Mr. O. C. McGee's b m Perfume 6 years Messrs. Mcßae and Nicholson's eh g Butcher Boy, aged Messrs. Mcßae and Nicholson's b m Medora, aged Mr. J. T. Horsfall's b g Whitefoot, aged Mr. A. E. Irvin's eh g Isleman, aged Mr. M. Edgar's The Don, aged Mr. John Buckland's blk m Mystery, 5 years Mr. R. Peacock's eh g Lottery, i years We are indebted to Mr. Percival for the list.

Printed ancl published by theProprielor.llßNß* BRETT, of Pornell, at liis General St< aniKi'J ing Oitice, Wyndnaxn-street, in the t-xty w , 1 Auckland, New Zealand :— Saturday, December 2,1370 ■M

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GHOLLAH'S Q-iiEAT Indian Cures. S3P (.Tiger Brand). "ffiS THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proving to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome puffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for them in every part of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 187G.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and hi recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 2Gth May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefltted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure madding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, sneak very favourably oC them, and have received much benefit from their use—(Signed), Ophelia "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir.—l think it my duty to slate that your Grhol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as 1 endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine 1 beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rust, at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite, is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), FRTCD. WILLIAMS." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1870.- Siiy-I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs anil loins, through which niy rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from the pains 1 had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am. Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. PICKBTT." "Dunedin, 31st August, IS7C—Sir,—Having taken your Gholluh's Khcumatio Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had Buttered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most, extraordinary euratic powers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use ol my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right, to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable, medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed). John Grifken, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable ■ Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BAIIItETT & CO., Wholesale Aoknts yon Auckland L'noviNCK. p\ ALVAN 1 ZED IRON WORKS. 8. I'AUK Kit, MANUFACTURER ov GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, FIFING, And all kinds of Sheet iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, W'ellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gaslittingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumuisu fok Auckland WATKItWOHKS, WELLES L X V- STR K IOT, AUCKLAND. CIALL in and see the nice patterns in J Mosgicl Tweeds that Samuel Coombcs is making up for 21/ in Trousers. No house this side the Line can touch them, but they look and weep. In the words of a local French Poet, "What harm to look in and ..judge." Mlt. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Kmptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of NTnißn.nr.eH. City Council Office Queen-street. milE UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY —Henncssy's and MarteH's, in wood and case. 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IV" I L DESPERANDUM! WITHOUT EXCEPTION, j THE JTINEST QUALITY OF EAT» Equal to any in the World ! IS KEPT BY THE UNDERSIGNED, AND *$, SOLD FOR CASH! *^» AT A. DO UN WELL'S, COHNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. j MUTTON, 2Jd. and 4d. BEEF, 2d., 3d.. Id., 5d., and 6d. i PORK, 3d., Id., od., and 6d. LAMB, Is. fid. per Quarter, and upwards SAUSAGES and CHOPS, Id. | THE PRI.VIEST CORNED BEEF AND PORK. Guaranteed, in Kegs, Barrels, or Tierces. i BENNETTS, i Only a few Dozen left. i I Families Waited On for Orders. Shipping Supplied. On SATURDAY EVENING, to enable ALL TO HAVE A JOINT FOR SUNDAY, all MEAT REDUCED Jd. to Id. per lb., after G p.m. A.D. begs that the public will call early, that the Men may have their rest. "TW'EW yE ALAND TTOUSE, CG, QUEEN-STREET. W. RATTRAY WILL BEGIN A (jtreat Clearing-out ioale, FOR CASH, Of the Whole of his New and Well-assorted Stock OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c., &c, ON MONDAY NEXT, 20th NOVEMBER. SWEEPINGJ REDUCTIONS In Every Department. The PREMISES will be CLOSED TO-MORROW (Saturday), for Marking Down the Stock. N EJJW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen-street.



ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. Ib.; less by the ewt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, 4£d. lb. Pearl Barley, 3£d. lb. * Salmon and Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Sardines, best brands, lOd. and 6d. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin &LimS'e?Bd!Vbottle ; 2s. 4d. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged eoods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five miles froo of oharga. nnHE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC j j COMPANY, 222, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for , a regular supply of the Most Improved Modern i Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized i Paper, Card Mounts, &c, &c. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B.—Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, as usual, 9s. per dozen. or £30 nw thousand. Tflntin cash. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. TAYLOR'S ra=&i£sk Patent Sewing J«te=sd«^^- Recommended by all who have them (now number- MoMs£sm££Mßs ing some hundreds) as the fSa-mmmi^i »•»*» Best Machine to be had. The undersigned from practical acquaintance with Sewing M echanism can tho™^;^ujan tec them for efficiency, constancy, and simplicity as unequalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, AGENT, Shortland-streot, . Opponite the Poatvomcft. Auckland. SJT O~ T I_ C E. C. T. HARDING . Having Purchased the Joint Business of m3L F. Akciiakd & J. Bkown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.tt.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. 11 orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland A Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. p it EA T T> EDUC TI 0 N — IN — •:•! 1 MEAT! 1 I:-<% --<% — — TO — O B V I A T E CROWDING ON SATURDAY NIGHTS, AND TO EXA BL E EVEYOXE TO GE T A kst CHEAP JOINT! "®» MEAT WILL BE REDUCED IN PRICE AT 5 1.M., INSTEAD OV 8 I.M. The Meat will bo Killed expressly for Saturday Night, Trade, so that the Public can depend on having a Fresh and Wholesome SUNDAY DINNER !!! Fore-quarters Mutton, best quality, and full weight, 2d. per lb. Leg and Loin Mutton, 3d. per lb. Beef, reduced Id. per lb. Chops, id. per lb. Superior steam made SAUSAGE, Id. lb. HOTELS AND FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS, AND DELIVERED IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. THE ABOVE TO BE HAD AT BOTH ESTABLISHMENTS, NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE MARKET. George Hulme, B U T C II E R, QUEEN-STIIISET, Auckland. p R A T E F U L. — COMFORTING. EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Avhich govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful Application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 43, THREADNWEDLE-STREF.T, & 170, PICCADILLY Works; Euston Road, Camden Town, jaSfiHsflo. London.



QURREY HILLS DAIRY FARM. !S P E P A T L FO S°^ VOWSMIiKfD SEEN INFANTS & INVALIDS. NIGHT AND MORNING. CONTBAOTSMA^TO^Y^K AX AFIXED JAMES WALMSLEY, Ponsonby Road, Newton. pi A N O S! I PIANOS! -ogg^^ PIANOS! BY BORD,|TFrPB^ F Pv2iB RD> OP PARIS, °* *A"-iB, IN 'handsome walnut cases, FROM £33 EACH' f AT | HOFFMAN & SONS, i I Shortland-street. 17^ 1 E A V I N" 7"^ WATER. FILTER. 4_T GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES, TEH fhf. rmdersiened begs to inform the Public that he has made a Very Great Reduction in the Animalcul*fand Wage, being so' constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, AND ARE Tiif Only Filters which do not Render the Water Flat and Insipid, as instead of withdrawing carbolic_acid from the water they impart it. There is no watci which they do not render sparkling, wholesome, Jmd iae-reeable Their principle advantage over a other Filters are their simplicity of construc tion rapidity and regularity with which they nerform their work, and the facility with which they can be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. K3T SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND- W. S. JONE S, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. KG. SOIIWA RT Z E • bees to announce to his friends and the public that lie has REMOVED to his Old Business Position in Queen-street, Adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The Repairing Department is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. Watches.—The Stock of Watches is of Choi cest Selection, being of the best English, Ameri can, Geneva, and other leading makers. Clocks of French, German, and English Manufacture. Gold and Silver ALBERTS, and other variety of Watch Guards. Jewellery.—A Choice Stock of English, Co ntinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B. —All Goods Warranted. mH E HO L V LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! ! ! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Q.UEEN-STREKT. "VTOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE "l J_M J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he "intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6d per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2_d pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mots' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, Id; China Egg Cups, white and gold, 3 for 6d; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun nels, and Slices, 3d each ; large assortment of Id Toys; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, Is each.— Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. "X M. Mo.LACHL A N, O • 213, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their purchases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is 6d ; worth 2s 3d A line of Fashionable Checks at Is ; worth Is 9d A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is; worth Is 9d A line of Self Color Satin Check Lustres, beauti ful shades, Is 2d; worth Is lOd A line of " Caschemore de Soie," a soft corded Black ' Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is (id per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheapest Silk in Auckland. It is ol! the same quality as that which gave such satisfaction last season. " Simpson " Sewing Machines at half-price. &2T All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual. 5 cases New Goods, ex Abcrnytej to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. pIREW O O D! J? FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! Inxonseqneucrt of large quantity ot v ie ariive we havo made the following r^iluctUn for cash delivered in tke civy :— ions? Wood ... 12a. per ton Cut Wood lbs. per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood "Yard, llobson-strcet. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERH ANGING S. W. PHIL LIP PS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF, paper Hangings, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim t Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Severed Plate Glass, from 13C x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Tron ■ Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. i®' Wholesale and Retail. PHILIIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Qneen-street- BA_f OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TO CONSUMERS OF BAY COAL. Notice is hereby given, that, in consequence of the Contractor changing: the Guage on the KawakaWa Railway, no Coal will lie delivered from the Mines from SATURDAY, December 2nd, to MONDAY, December 11th, both dajs , inclusive. By Order, HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting-Seci c: ary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, Nov. 25,1876.



yENET lAN "DUN D^ . ~^-.'Sv WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Im porter of the Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker (many years established at City Road, London), Manufacturer of. every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE* corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland. • THORNS, BUNIONS, AND WARTS! Mr. B ASSTIAN begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that he may be consulted at Ida rooms, Wyndham-street, opposite Catholic Chapel. S3F Ladies attended at their own residence. "IWTOTICE to the Ladies of Auckland and J3I surrounding districts.—Mrs. J. Williams has opened the Shop adioining the Albert Hotel Queen-street, with a nice assortment of Goods comprising Ladies' and Children's Undercloth ing, Ladies' Costumes, Children's Frocks and Pinafores; a choice assortment of Prints and Embroidery, Ladies' Gloves, Ladies' Garters Lace Frilling, Ribbons of all descriptions. A nice assortment of Earrings, Brooches, Gold plated Lockets, and Fancy Goods of every description. Mrs. Williams's business is entirely in the Ladies' and Children's line of Goods. tdisqTTit] dubouche, & ca [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. \ig /dubouche ftc»m _N lIHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. SSL Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. D. NATHAN & CO. BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGGE, Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland. THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. t Long experience has proved these famous remedies to bo most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—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 cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from au respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out 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^ rom the United States. SOUTH BRITISH FIEE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF fcJEW ZEALAND. Capital £750,000. The popularity of the South British among Insurers is clearly shown by the large ana steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium Account have been:— First Year £31,032 Second Year £63,011 Third Year £95,181 SSF Lowest Rates. Promptand liberal settle ment still specially attended- to. yj A. BOARDMAN. Manager. finH E Cream of the Tweeds manufactured ■■m Jl by the Mosgiel Company is to be seen now a; the City Clotliing Mart.—Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. FU NER AL S CONDUCTED respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-strect. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers h/ive no further trouble beyond giving the order. Collins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J- Brown, may be scPn, and prices obtained. on application to N. :'icCulsky. WE. HAYWARD, q MATTRESSMAKEiI, CABINETMAKER & FUNERAL UNDI 5 RTAK ER, W VNDiJt aM BTBEEI. Residence: Eureka Store, belu'nd Catholic Cemetery. fitS" N.B.—Grave Fences Made. TDMAJ3 S; S C E._L EB R A_T E D "BULLDOG" PALE ALE.' i REGISTEREO 7KAOC MARK ■ Sole Agents :L. D. NATHAN &GO \