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Miscellaneous. .T — __ A SEUFFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make t( order any description of work for pre Ben( ation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. p.OA L! COAL! WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing So the Public tbat 1 c is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices :— Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. .. 27s _?or Screened, at the Yard 25s • For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22s For Unscreened, at the Yard 20s w By the Boat Load, at the Yard 17s" By the Boat Load, at the Mines 10s WALTER SLOANE, Agent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding a great heat, and totally free from sul _ bur- W. S. GRIMAULT AND CO., PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS, 8, Rue Vivienne, Pat.is. Messrs. GRIMAULT ft CO. beg to inform the public that thoy have matfe arrangements in order to Becure a regular snpnly of their CE EBRATED REMEDIES, all prepared according to the formulas of the Official Codex. These medicines are prescribed by duly qualified medical practitic _rs in ail parts of the civilised world. They nil bear their pharmaceu tical denominations, so that physicians know exactly the nature and property of tho prescribed remedy. The following list contains some ot these renowned preparations, which, as well as all the others, are con stantly kept by Grimault and Co.'s agents, who receive them direct from Paris :— Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chief elements Of bones and blood; is a rapid euro to Anemia, Chlorosis, and impoverished blood. It has no costive properties, and exerts no action upon tho tcoth. Grimkult and Co.'s Syrup of Hypophos ' I phite of Lime, Thefliseases of the chest, hitherto reputed inenr • able. Will find an almost certain remedy in the syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITE of LIME of GRIMAULT , ANMIcO. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, the different type's of cough, never resist its salutary influence. Grimault and Co.'s Matico Capsules t and Injections. Renowned physicians prescribe Grimault'a Matico a- the most active, and at the same time the mo^t inoffensive remedy in the treatment of acute ami CHRONIC DISEASES. It has not, liko Copaiba, the Inconvenience of causing nausea Jhisart's Syrup of Lactophosphate of Lime. TONIC, RESTORATIVE and digestive remedy of the first order, particularly suitable for FREBLE \ SUBJECTS. CONVACTiSCENTS, OLD PEOPLE and \ RICKETTY CHILDREN, who Hnd in them the CAL \ CAREOUS ELEMENTS entering into the constitution \ of the bones. Woll adapted for married ladies, and \ WET NURSES, whose milk its enriches. Grimault and Co 's Indian Cigarettes. These Cigarettes, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the most remarkable virtues against ASTHMA. NERVO US CO UGH 3. CHRONIC LARYN GITIS, HOARSENESS. LOSS of VOICE, FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA. Agent in Now Zealand: G. AICKIN, THE PHARMACY, KN-RTHKIST, Auckland. "A N'NTJAL clearing-out sale OP SURPLUS DEESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY "AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OP PLAIN AND FANCY DEESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, • JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all tho above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are b'.mg sold without regard to Coat, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during __.c Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in dress materials to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Salo of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Loiig Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will'be sold at Unusually Low] Prices. H. ATKINS. D; W A K~D WAY T E Has Just Received ,Hf3 NEW MAGAZINES AND BOUND SERIALS EOR 1875, Comprising :— Cassell's Magazine ■ • Chatt-M-box Child's Companion i?'imilv Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Little 3To!k3 Little Wide Awake Quiver i Sunday at Home Tract Magazine, &c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OP BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. ,7 i OLILSTOBY EE-MORAL'D. Two men a journey had to go (The one was Jim the other Joe), ' The distance two scoie miles and ten, And fifty long miles baok again. Away they sped with right good will, Through bush and brake, o'er plain and hill, ■ But very soon tlie on- call'd foe ■■■■ ■ Declared he cou'd no further go. . Jim's hurry would not brook delay, •,.. So like a shot he sped away; , His journey and his business ocr, ' He took the road f r home once more. When half way back he met poor Joe, ■Walkin« along but very plow, - v "Who when he saw that it was Jim, ....... "With rueful face thus question'd him : " Pray tell me friend how it can be, i That you can walk so light and free, "While I, with blisters on eaoh toe, Have five-and-twenty milef* to go 1" '•' ! Quoth Jim, "The secret you shall know How I with ease and comfort go, Dame Nature's gifts I don't abuse, And Hemus always makes my shoes. Wo fortret whether Jim wore a pair of our Men's Elastic Sides cr Balmoral Boots at 12s 6d, but they both go well. His wife has kept up to him for years and she wears our own make Kid Elastic Sides at 10s 6d. • ' " ' !HEMUS'S STAR BOOT WAREHOUSE, ' Market Corner, Queen-street. ■_T.LOKJ.OUB NEWS Grrs.t Saleo Groceries »nd Provisions at Fenton'S, Market Corner, next to Helmut's, Qneen-stret-t. In consequence of the dullness of tiiiios, F. Fenton will realise at the following pi ices:—New Honey, 7d_b; Splendid Tea, 2s ft ; White Sugar, 4-_<l lb ; 2tb boxes Figs (new), Is box; Raisins, 6d lb; new Muscatels, •'is it; Peel, Is' 6d lb ; Treacle, 4d ib ; Flour, 71hs foi ls ; Marmalade, 8d tin ; Jam, 7d tin ; Jar Jam, Gdlh; Tapioci, BJd lb; C. Flour, Gd 11); Rice, 2-}dl_; Split Peas. 3d lb; Plaid Wax Matclies Cddoz; Tin Boxes Mat ones, ljd box; Candles, skl lb; -perm Candles, lid It. by the box; Soap, BM bar; Pickled Walnuts, ,1& bottle; Sardines, (id box; sauce, 4A bottle; Oil, . 7d bottle ; Washing Powder, 6d doz; Spice, lrl pfet; ■ Tobacco,-2d packet, or 3d plug ; Potatoes, 20!t>s for Is; Blue, 9d lb; Bacon, lOd lb; Cheece, 81b; Halt Butter, lOd lb; Pastry Butter, 8d lb; Pure Lard, 9d , ft;. Epsom .Salts, 12 packetß for 6d; Cocoa and Chocolate, Bd packet; Mustard, lOd lb; Hops, ls 16; !_■__, ife^?6^. .PjUK Canterbury Hams, is lb; Best Bk£. OHtlrie»l,lsflft|i.ybfts:



—BM—iafc-.-.,.._.:■—-.-/ '.. . :__. ...i. _jg3___ji*ygtj__B>_ij«<ißg9BMt Skiijery. - ■ * R__EXuß39 & _, A J0 E_ " H. _j O v m w fq -o: ls_B2_- _H r CO § 2 0 iii hp_j 111 H H 3 ___ P 0 s U X __ UJ _j > ffl S © O° Q Z Lwaafn BWB_ CO m& 0 _Z S x __-t___ 4_.J s_ CO bj O ° H ° ■ i CO 0° h HfJ *~| __a Li, $ , M6fc.tt_.ai-ll_s©. 17" U M M E R & 0 0. HAVE ON SALE, TO AX VK EX GLENLOJKA,— EO cares White's celebrated Keel Heart Rum 20 cases Stieglitz's lrino Champagne (quarts) 20 cse. „ ~ (pints) 5 ca-es French Prunes and other Preserves 8 cas>-s Counter Bc*)ei " Thos i/ees'_,"iiirming h m. from 71b to S^b 18 cases IS tomcji " Thos Lce3's" Platform Weighing Machines, i, 5, and 7cwt EX CAENATIC -26 owes, each 1 dozen ) Gautier Freres 100 case., each 24 flasks V Favourite iirandy 25 cases, each 48 -J-flasxs ) EX BEN__NUJ_. BKODICK CASTLE, &c— 100 cases Fine French Claret 3, well assorted ",'ITO cases Hennessy's Brandy _Sg_ 10 quarter-cisks do do 10 oases Keal Preach Sardines (quarters) 15 c»-'CS „ „ (halves) 5> drums Prices Celabratsd Rangaon Oil 12 toes :'!fcst Aijiieiilud X>i'ftwri aua Oiled Eenc'ng w ire, in lcwt bundle], No 6, 7, and S, _;".. Nettlofoldm aud i.o. ON HAND, EX L -\TE ARRIVALS - _ Ai-iQO cesses and 5 boxes fc'iesh Tobacco?, consisting of » enu3, Henrietta, Victory, Santec, Swan Bright, aad Bla.k Diamond, all fully 12 to the lb. 10 ton 3 Kol Company's White Sugar, Light Yellojrs, &c. 165 half-che»ts Fine Congou Tea 3 (assorted), also 111b boxes SPIKIT3 AND WINES, both in cisc and belle, consisting of Hennery's, Gautier'o, De Laage'. Rrai;dy, 1 noz, flasks and half flasks; JDKZ O-eneva, Whiskey, Old Tom, Port, t-'herry. Claret, Champagne, Burgundy, and Liqueurs ALE AND PORTER, in quarts and pints, bast brands LTME JUICE,,In quarter-casks OILMEN'S STOftKi. or all kinds, fresh ship merits—Salmon, Real French Sardines (halves ard quarters), Pi.kles (various hraedd), salad ar.d Castor Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian, OILS, Linseed (boiled and raw), Rangoon, Castor (in case s of 17 gallons) Whi.u Laad Varnish, and all sort 3of Paints nnd Lryors. KUMMER & CO.,- CORNER O? FORT AND COMMEKCE-STEEETS Auckland, January 4,1870. 10 0,0 0 0 ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS AND SON 95 and 97, Queen-street, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80 Packages New Patterns of PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipn.enta to arrive per ; ■ Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducements . to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas, Paper, Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of Btock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, fciheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron ' Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all Muds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. , t3ir Wholesale and Retail, PHIL LI PE & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street. ¥>APER BAGS ! T_*APER BAGS- Grey Sugar Bag- Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bugs Fiour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPFING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Small HaDd and Cap Paper . Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, Its'" Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland, .ADELAIDE FLO UE, DUNN &..CO.'S SUPERFINE. ..... ' KOBERTON & CO, ! AAA-'AJ :-;fi ' D_ffh-_-_.B-.j;_..



■WWWgM^MBMWWI ■■WTIHr ■ 11 ■■■ ll ii i R. Baird and Co. m H E "O I M;P S0 N. THE VERY BE&T CHEISTMAS OR NEW YEAR PRESENT IS A " SIMPSON " Family Sewing Machine, Price. £7 10s., With Stand, Polished Table, and Extras. ; THIS IS THE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST MACHINE '"'" IN TOE MARKET. i THE "CANADIAN' LOCK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, On Elegnn ..Marble Slab, with full Set of Extras. Only £4. By our ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM ov HIRE Evei'y Family may now Procure a Genuine Guaranteed Sewing Machine, SWT Send for our Time Payment Circular. TO GLAZIERS AND OTHERS. .1 200 boxes WINDOW GLASS, ex 'Ocean Mall,* 12 xa,l4 x 10, lfi x 12. 20 x li. Only 50 f__t in case ; very handy foi- the country. Coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glass in great variety. For prices, which are low, apply to BAIRD & COMPANY, Queen-street. W AVERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, ¥ V NILE, PHAETON, HTNDO, Nob. 1, 2, aud 3, Broad Arrow, ls. per box (English price). Post free to any part of New Zealand, A Liberal Discount on Quantities over One Dozen Boxes. BAIRD & COMPANY, QUEEN-STREET. OEWING MACHINE COTTON. o CLARK'S very best Extra Quality.—2ooyard Reels, Black, White, and Coloured, 2a per doz. Handsome Boxes for Christmas Presents. mo PAINTERS AND OTHERS. ORR'S PATENT WHITE ENAMEL PAINT i rapidly superseding the best White Lead; 1b no poisonous, covers well, last longer, and Is a beautifu white. Price (to the Trade), per ton _ small quantities, 4id $ lb. BAIRD AND COMPANY, Sole Agents. TUT A CHINE OIL. The Purest Winter-preßsed Sperm, ls. and Is. 6d. per bottle. Liberal Discount to the Trade. Springs, Screws, Shuttles,. Needles, etc., etc. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE ' COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents, Queen- Street. «T_ILECTRICITY IS EE. J£_ POLVERMACHER'S IMPROVED "PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDS, BELTB, AND BATTERIES, so simple that auyone can use them ; wonderful in results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to mere infants. . Pamphlets giving full particulars, and detailed Price Lists, can be had on application, or will be forwarded by post. May be had of all Chemists. , , , . BAIRD & CO., t - "V! "So____ AaE-TCSAffOB_OTW fc ZEA£A_f».



Hotels. ' CCIDEJNTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. Three Star Brandy. CHOICE WINES AND SPIRITS. Billiards. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL, LOWER QUEEN-BTREET. Champagne Seckback, Imperial half-pints, 18s per doz., 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, ls. and la. 6d„ at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best ' quality, at MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at...... MOYLE'S. Ship's Crows contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr. F. W. WARNER begs to inform intending Visitors to Canterbury that the Improvements that ho has recently made render tho Commercial Hotel second to nono in New Zealand A considerable portion of the ground floor of tho New Building is devoted solely to SAMPLE ROOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemon. Families visiting Christchurch will, the proprietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the nnpervislon of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long ex perience in the trade ia a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The now Billiard-room is acknowledged by. con noissoura to be tho iineßt in tho Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. O T A R HOTEL, k_7 ALBERT-STREET. PATRICK GORMAN (Late of the Alexandra Hotel, Parneli), Having taken the above splendid Hctel, begß to announce that no attention on his part shall bo wanting to render It what its size an 1 accommoda tion entitle it to be, thy leading Hotel in Auckland. To through Travellers by tho mail steamers, and to settlers from tho country, the Star Hotel may be Specially recommended. Its bedrooms and private apartments aw second to none, and its proximity to the Wharves, Markets, and Public Buildings, con stitute anothor gicat recommendation. None but the best brands of Spirits and Cigars. Tho Billhrd Saloon is lofty and well ventilated. The Table is one of Alcock's best, and the cues and other accessories are first-class. ED LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Noar Freeman's Ba ). DONA T D MCGREGOR has much tuoaurc in in forming tho public that he has taker. c above hotel, and having made extensive addition., and im provements, his friends and the public willjfind every comfort aud convenience. Wines and Spirits of tho b; st brands. A LEXANDRA FAMILY HOTEL, .____. P A R N E L L. J. W. MELTON begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that this favorite Hotel is noiv entirely renovated and open for the reception of families and visitors. The Parlors and Bedrooms aro well furnished, and command magnificent views. . Tho Billiard Room is fitted with first-class Tablo and every requisite. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths Tho. best procurable stock "3 Star Battle-axe." Meals at all hours. Englißh and Australianjpapers. Billiard Furniture always on sale. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. TVT E W CALEDONIA HOTEL, i.™ SYMONDS-STREET, And Corner of Karangahape Road. Case Brandy ("any brand), 5s prr bottle Schnapps, large, 4s Cd ; small, 2s Gi per bottlo Geneva Giu, large, 4s; small, 2s 9d ~ Old Jamaica Rum (proof), large, 4s; small, 2s ditto Jamaica Rum, 3s ; small, ls (id ditto English Bottle Alo and Porter, from ls 4d to Is 6d Wines and Spirits at equally low prices. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. i XT 2T ITSD SERVICE! WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, k Corner osj.Qtjeen and Wellesley-str kets Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &0, J.H. would respectfully call the 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— De Laage Fills *"# Deinhard's Still; Hennessy's # *» CHAM PAGNE— Bisquit De Bouche and De Lossy j De Laage flasks. Roderers ■ WHISKY— . Moets and Chandon'fl ! Kinahan'sLL Cliquot Dunville's Seckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best brands &c, &c. ■_• _ and blends. BURGUNDY-Nuits UM— 0. Polack Red Heart SAUTERNES, very choice White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co.. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe „___„ , , GJN— CYDER and PERRY, In Henke's stone and white .ottle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, in.ported.by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS WINES— Cura.oa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Fleur de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummel Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds. CLARET— BITTER—INDHSN Margaux Chateau Pomyfl BRANDY— "TodHeatleys : Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &c. Ginger Pocket Flaskß—Brandy, Whisky, &0.,|&0., |at 18 and ls. 6d. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country, orders, accompanied with P.O. o.fl punctually stt»n,iefl to. ___ - -•-■' - ;" " "_..____ _*»Cft!lSn



Bllscellaneong. ' W. C. r E3ms&%i IMPORTER PRINCESS'OF QUEEN OF SCOTS _fiSsg__JlK iW (with Silver-platod, d[jS ~ j|i_tt «f '" >. WALE 9 |- r-v ; ; ,:| WH . ELEBiHD LITTLE STRANGER I^o ' TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A PIT GUARANTEED. W. C. DENNES, being tho largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, can offer the best advantages to purchase s. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, nd all requisites for the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. W. O. DB IST IST B 8 Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



AN ESTABLISHED FACT JOHN~SMITH IS ON TUB RIGHT SIDE-NOT THE WRONG 1!! beg to announce to my numerous patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 OASES OF DBAPERY & CLOTHING,] Which will be SOLD at tho »ame astonishing LOW PRICES as all the Goods which have been purchased from me since I opened my New Drapery! and Clothing Establishment. Tho following are the contents of the above Cases, in addition to my very Large and Varied Stock \ of upwards of ' _€SO,OOO. 4 cases Prints, all at OMd, worth 9^d , 2 „ Brown Hollands, from o%d I 3 „ Di ess Materials, frnm 6>_d 2 „ Horrook'a Longcloth, from 6_tf& 1 ~ Aberdeen AVinceys ' „ Josephine Rid Gloves, 2s Gd. CLOTHING. 2 cases Nelson Galatea-Coats, 2Cs 6d 2 „ Nelson Tweed HuitH, iroiu 52s Od 1 ' Nelson Tvreed Trousers and Vests, 20s Od 1 Nelson Tweed Trousers, at 10s Gd 1 ,' West of England Tweed Trousers, at 10s Od 1 „ Boys'and Youths' Tweed Sui 1 „ Boys' Knickerbocker Suits 2 ~ Two-Anchor Moles, from 7b 9 1 „ Oxford Flax Shirls from Cs 3. 1 ~ Crimean Shirts. 7s Od 2 „ Trousers aud Vests, 19s Od 1 ~ Trousers and Vests, 22s Od. J. S. does not particularly request tbe public to purchase his Clothing, or any other Goods, but merely invites an inspection, which wil) be sufficient to con vince-the most economical purchaser that all-Goods sold at his Establishment are fully 30 per cent lower than any other house in Auckland, as he buys for Cash (and sells for Cash only), which enables him to defy competition I bog to tike the opportunity of returning my sin cere thanKß to my very numerous old customers for their continued patronage, also to the publio in general for the very liberal support accorded mo since my return from England to Auckland. JOHI SMITH, QUEEN-STREET (Next to United Service Hotel), . — —— RW. DYSON NEW PREMISES, 84, QUEEN-STJEBE T, Five doors above Vulcan Lane. R.W.D. is now offering EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS IN OUMM_R JJRESSES. Splendid Grenadines, from B£d per yard French and English Printed Muslins, some most exquisite goods, at 25 per cent discount. Tassau, Mogadore, and Japanese Bilks, a large assortment. 1b ll_u and 3s 3d; ÜBual prices, 3s 9d and 4s Od. One of the best assortments of Black Silks ever offered in Auckland, fully 20 per cent, under value. JUST OPENED: A very choice parcel of iDfants' Worked Robes, Gowns, Hoods, Cloaks, and Babyware generally. Ladies' Niuhts, Embroidered Skirt., and Under clothing generally. A considerable Overstock in this Department, and consequently an Unusual Reduction has been ' made throughout. English-Trimmed Bonnets and Ladies' Hats at English Cost. Untrimmed Straw Hats for Ladies and Children, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at half-price. CARPET AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT An Entirely New Stock, bought at a considerable discount, and offered accordingly :~- Superb Tapeßtry, Brussels, and Kidderminster Carpets, from 3s lid, instead of 4a 9d. Patent Felt Carpets, from ls IOJd, instead of 2s 4d. Passage Floor Cloths, all widths, 20 per cent, dis count. Carpets planned and made to order. Some very cheap lines in Lace and Muslin Curtains. R. W. DYSON, General and Fanoi'Drapbutt Wj rehouse, (Next Waters, Confectioner.) B" AY OE ISLANDS COAL YARD ■;.,' ; BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen^-treet. * HENRY GJXFILLAN. t , Agent.



NEW 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 this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE. Man_j.er n ENTLEMEN'S QLOTHING, MERCERY, &c. W. S A~T~T BAY Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of 1 caße Silk Duet and Alpaca Coats.in the varioufe shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers prom Manueacturers, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s owti make, well Shrunk and Warranted. rpHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED -*- ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress Military, Corazza, Rifle, he. ; the New Colored " Nagu saki" Lawn ond " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special line 1 caso Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, Serge, 'and Tasso.Silk Suits case s Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red Drab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc 1 .use Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of which are great novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs. The Largeßt and Most Varied Stock of_HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Battray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shirt are expressly made in any material or shape. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 6, Queen-street. TUT AND C. MILNE, On account of being about to Take Stock, will Sell at Gbeatly Reduced Prices, the WHOLE OF THEIR IMMENSE STOCK OP SUMMER FANCY DRESSES, PRINTS, MUSLINS, 3 fl •£'&_-_ GRENADINES, MANTLES, FICHUS, Ladies', Boys', and Men's STRAW HATS, FANCY DRAPERY generally, And SUMMER MILLINERY. M. & C. M I L N B, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street •••■■" ..,'!;' S '".



T*HE GfREA. EST WONDER OF ■*• MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved theseiamo remeflift to be most effectual in curing either the dangerorfa maladies or the slighter complaints which a _ _ __JJ; particularly incidental to the life of a miner or In those living in the bush. ' w Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard th« system against those evils which so ofta beset ths human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a I disorders of the liver and stomach—the frequent ft cerurawM of fever, dysentery, '^irrhcea, and cholera • Is the most effectual remedy for oia sores,,wounds ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; infac? when used according to the printed directions \\ never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect, able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout tha civilised world, with directions for use -in alra__t overy language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford-street, London. V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United States. - . , : ™ J> 0 U YER, GUILLET & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] '."] MESSRS. L.EwTs BROTHERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celeteatefl BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand .Hhds. Onarter-caßks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. ' yBNETI'AN BLINtME i"' |!''.'.-.'.-...i ji-__ij_ _. 'f__l__ij- __3J_____i-^ WIRE GAUZE. BLINDS AND PERFORATED "ZINC BLINDS, . -,<•-. MAY BE HAD AT THE • , ;•, AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. . /;. Corner op Cook and Grky-stre-TB, ''" ■ Of any dimensions, in any number, from One to \ Hundred, within a given time, of the best'quality and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of Nei. Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by post M. H. BUSBY, : .-.'"''J Local Manufacturer and Importer of the Material, Practical Blind Maker- and Wire Worker,: (many■ yeors' established at City Road, London), Manufac turer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and; painted.— YEN ETiI S HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auckland. 1 '* > .-'ft!?? I JO\ McCUL SX ;T FUNERAL LNDERTAKER," ' > TOP 0 F.v HOBS ON■B TR E FT. ; BA P E R'HAJ'ffl'ip. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY* ; HOLLAND^ BUTLEE ARE NOW OPENIN^.nnoI Ex Forfarshire— -,i'J. PAPERHANGINGS A'. For the Entrau Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the_Dining-roorr APERHANGINGS ,-.,.,_■ ~; ,-,,., ' . For Bedrooms r__FifiJRH'ANG_NGS " For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS ... -Ad'-. .: a> nl To Suit All Classes : _r!) PAPERHANGINGS ~ A : .,A Of the Latest Designs., ■' PAPERHANGINGS . For the Present Season /.. PAPERHANGINGS , ;. . 1 '< Lower than everj : r.' ''" PAPERHANGINGS \ .' For Landlord and Builde at a Liberal Discohnt..':; GILT MOULDINGS )For Picture Framing lan STAINED MOULDINGS j" Room Decorations., „ HOLLAN-T&"~BUTLER.. pfi0 v OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, ; ;;''''"'- MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AHDAMTSU MATERIALS ETC.,.', • -'•• ' •,.,'■ <y«f 28 & 80, VICTORIA-STREET,; AUCKIAND MEW LOCAL IN DUS T^jf . G._R. BURGESS, pure. Ultramarine Blue*M„riu facturer, has the pleasure to inform the Grocers General Dealers, and the public of Auckland In particu' that he has' begun the manufacture..of his caleb d'Blue. He has taken convenient premises in? vnell, where he can produce an articleI. of superior quality to meet the demands of the people. He has confidence in the undertaking, a thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture.; being for many years, in connection with' Harpers Twelvetrees, the. renowned Manufacturers. Also, that: he can produce an article of a pure genuine quality, at at least Id per lb cheaper,'giyes, him^con fldence of general support. 'A'trial is solicited. , Bis Auckiand agehtß are—MessrsyG'..-'W'.'.-':wen, H: B. Morton, and Warnock Bros.-,.- :■' j'.'"' "vi:'l_ T> ;:H 0 TO G R '," A [[vjS SPECIAL NOTICE. '..'. AdA; Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA!;.'. A,, i.'^l Have much pleasure in! informing their fr]e l**?. the public that their.Portrait StucUo.'is now OPEN. > Their Establishment has been carefully .fitted jJP with every convenience for produci»g a superior class of Portraiture. ,-■•'' '"' ■"'_ ',„' _~._.„ Photographs .artistically finished in oils, .water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. iui ■ A superior quality of work guaranteed..,,.,...-, _~f_ : queen-street, ~; „ ~._,.,,!. Corner oe Wet-LESley-street West.L : Over Messrs.' Hewin's.-" .' ".Y „,},{