Printed and published by the P roprietor.HENßX Brett, of Parnell, at his General Steatn, Print ing Office, Wyndham-street, m the City ot Auckland, New Zealand :— Saturd ay.JQeQeinber!), 1876

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1876.



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19. THE HAYMA. RXE T. I\TEXT WOOL SALE takes place on _L. Tuesday, 19th instant, for about KAA BALES, mostly WASHED LONG -01? V WOOL. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. THE HAYMARKET. IMPORTANT SALE gf HORSE STOCK, SUITABLE FOR ACTIVE HARNESS OR THE SADDLE. nnO be sold on Wednesday, December 13, JL at 11 o'clock (and no other horse stock will be offered on this day), Bf\ MARES AND GELDINGS, overland 1/ from Poverty Bay and Napier. They are mostly young, all in good condition, and many superior animals, by well-known thoroughbed sires. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 22. SHEEP F A I R. THE undersigned will hold their FIRST SHEEP FAIR on Monday, 22nd January, and request intending vendors to forward parti culars of their Stock, that entries may be made. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. nnHE subscriber lias received instructions JL to Lease, by auction, on Friday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, at the Corner Mart, That convenient Business Allotment, adjoin ing Thornton, Smith and Firth's Flour Mill, having a frontage of 06 feet to Albert-street, 200 feet to Moore-street, and 66 feet to Mill's Lane. It is well-known as the best in the market for Merchandise or a Manufactory, being close to the New 1 )ry Dock and Queen-street Wharf. To be leased for 06 years. Also, A Large Level Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet, well fenced, situated in Union-street, near to the Catholic Institute and St. James's Church. To be leased for 21 years. Particulars may be obtained from Mr. Suther land, Onehunga; or GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. IVTKS. E. FALLOW, Domain View, -i-VJL Parnell, successor to Mrs. E. Douglas begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and suburbs, that she is prepared to Re-dress all kinds of Lace and Muslins, Bed and Window Curtains, Antimacassars, &c Parcels left as usual at Mr. Hard wick's. Grocer, top of Short land-stroet: Mr. F. Ledger's, Cabinetmaker, near Bishop's Court, Parnell; Mr. Minetti's, Baker, Hobson-street. Note the address. IF M. McLAC HLA N, eJ . 21S, QUERN-STREET, Has iust bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. • _._-,_. A lino of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. _ line of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades. Is. 2d.: worth Is. lOd. a lin" of " Caschcmore de Soic," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. •pEUITi "p RUI T! The Undersigned has received, ex 'Hero,' a Splendid Consignment OF ORANGES, APPLES, AND LEMONS, In First-class Condition. H. C A N H A M, High-street. H.C. is a Cash Buyer of FUNGUS. OYS ! TOYS ! TOYS !—J. WILLIAMS has received a Large Quantity of Cheap Toys direct from the Manufacturers, consisting of Dolls, Horses, and Carts; a large quantity of Penny and Twomhny Toys, &c, &c. Mothers, bring your oliikh'.-n to buy Williams's Lovely Cheap Dolls, with flowing hair; and are the best lot of Dolls ever imported into Auckland. Come one, come all, to Williams's Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. [a card.J MRS. SANDERS, of Hobson Park, Parnell, bogs to inform the Ladies of Parnell, Newmarket, and Auckland, that she is prepared to Dress Curtains of every description, at Is. per pair, if sent clean. Orders to be left with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wellesley-street; Mr. Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street; or Mrs. Angus, Post-office, Newmarket. "VTOTICE! NOTICE ! NOTICE! J_\ 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 ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auck land ; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Funnels, and Slices, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. FRENCH & CO., Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 202, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established 1860.1 iW ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR MONEY, arc respectfully invited to Note the Pj.ior and Quality of our PURE TEAS and GENERAL GROCERIES, selected with care, and bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from 4_d. lb. English Marmalade, 9d. per tin. Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2_d. ib. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE MILLION! For many years it has been acknowledged by hundreds of competent Connoisseurs that our CELEBRATED TEAS, being a rich combination of many Rake Black Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by tho 11). Zxo. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per lb. 2- Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. 6d. lb. Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. lb. j Finest selected, 3s. 6d lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on 61b. parcels of No. 3 and i Teas. New Fkuits and Spices. WTOITP MAIZE, BRAN, BACON, HAMS, FLOUR, JU^ IEE ' 3E> fco. *&0., &c. r>_-nT<-- .' TTRESH BUTTER from the Best CUUiwi, i) fl irlcs In the Province. X© NoTF.-GoodS packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station tree ot charge. Kvery Customer will receive ample value. Trial Orders dispatched forth with. please Note our Address. nOALS! £jOALS! Q 0 A"^ WANGA R E I. The under:,:.-v.-.d is prepared to supply this Superior Coal at 16s. per ton, at the Yard, Breakwater Road. WAJjTBR SLOANB , Agent. 23rd November, 1876.



DESPERANDUM! WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THE TpiNEST QUALITY OF Jj/pAT, Equal to any in the World ! IS KEPT BY THE UNDERSIGNED, AND $S_ SOLD FOR CASH ! ■©» AT A. DO EN WELL'S, corner of QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. MUTTON, 2id. and id. BEEF, 2d., 3d., Id., 5d., and Gd. PORK, 3d., Id., 5d., and Gd. LAMB, Is. 6d. per Quarter, and upwards SAUSAGES and CHOPS, Id. THE PRIMEST CORNED BEEF AND PORK, Guaranteed, in Kegs, Barrels, or Tierces. RENNETTS, Only a few Dozen left. 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 ■' fare 6 p.m. , ,b_as A.D. begs that the public wiU call early, t the Men may have their rest. . N. A MEEICAN SEWING MACHINI/ "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It 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 practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (ahk on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruflles 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. TA hen. or (Jotton Thread. It is not necesso,. y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and w'e feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table ('lamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £1 10s. With Table and Treadle £6 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. THE AMERICAN PHOTOGEAPHIC COMPAN V, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for a regular supply of tho Most Improved Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized 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 -_S0 ii Ar thou Hand. Torn.fi -__h. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. « TAYLOR'S l&AjgjMJ^ Patent Sewing jfr^^p Machine. Js_-*m&r*M_?* Recommended by all who jagßju •'*-* . -s have, them (now number 4__W!_tSsl&f&Mi_l& 'n£ some hundreds) as the "*" Best Machine to be had. The undersigned from practical acquaintance with Sewing Mechanism can thoroughly guaran tee them for efficiency, constancy, and simplicity as unequalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN. AGENT, Shortlani "■ ..rco.t, Opposite the Post-cniee. Auckland. E~O R G E ATE ER S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. IN thTianguage of Dh. Watts, slightly filtered When I take my walks abroad, Uow many men I see, ■ The best dressed have been supplied From the City Clothing Mart. j J -SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. '



ghollah's Great Indian Cures. &3T (.Tiger Brand). °ea THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving to be what is staled 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, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending if to others.—(Signed), A. J AMIESON." " Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 20th May, 1876— Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding 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, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.-.Signed), Oiuielia Bennett." " Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol 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 I endured previous to taking your in valuablo medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most, excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest 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 mal ism M ixt ure, and found myself getting better after taking three bottics of it. 1 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). _ki_i>. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1870.- Sir,—l have plea sure in slating, for the benefit of others, that I have, derived the most, unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah. Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about, 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs ami loins, through which my 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 I had experienced for so many years. 1 can sleep well at night, my ' appctile 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 lor about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." , '•Dunedin, 31st August, 1876.—Sir,— Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic; Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely' cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout, from which 1 had suftcred most severely for the last ten year.;, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am'now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet which 1 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, I hat I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can stront'lv recommend it those suitering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Giufeen, J. IV These invaluable Medicines arc to be had throughout New Zealand, and m Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BAUKKTT & CO., Wholesale Acknts i-ok Auckland Province. jm a lTan! z"i-d"TiTon "works. ; ■iJT . ( ,7777,*"],'j, MANUEAr!TUREI;u;^AiVvAXTZKI>IKON, i i-.p". .y:vrj...^U..|.! ,1,. ■! 1 N.Cf m i:>t_JNG, j >.tyai ,-<> n. .•'-.-••,.:-. <■■ - ;...;m. t.'"s\ \kx I more than the "same wv.ri< • ':"n.u <-'; • •.■ ] procured m ■>.: ci* . J'.^i 'iiawti ;-.• a or 1."^ tll!g <: ':' X .. -'7~- "' ' the With ft. ilW'AVffl ... fQTis'M i> » » jprofs. v;d gr&S.title tot , ■'■.'• cry, ! ?..,, pyWj ..';: i)J | •; !';; • -;.';,..,),) 1 >;' ( for >-. : ' _. ! ..-., ~' :. ,-. .-,,' to s•x> ■ !>-,_, .1 :. -~-■-, i ,>■'.- ■■ i»_a« d( .d • ! -.- '•-.-. '' ■;^;.v' v. !-v •*•'''';: >***. '•' '• 'Vram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate, attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plummbk rait Auckland Waterworks, WELLESL X V- S'f'i tEET, AUCKLAND. OPISCI A~L JIOTICE /§> TO /<? / /^> / CUSTOMERS AND THE /V' / / / PUBLIC, /\ / /sy Thatthcy y\> / HAVE OPENED /O / 'J'lI&lK /£)// NEws HO P, No. 22;; & 225, QUEF.N-STRKET, E.G., ONE DOOR BELOW MESSRS. J. AND J. DICKEY'S. THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or tho slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life ot 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 tho liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. lL____ -juLi—-J-l'-- r'^_ti.£____% Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the primed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines maybe obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. Tliev are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLO WAY, 533, Oxford-street, London. *»* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States. TT"A-r"no\v making up a splendid Twee 1 Trousers at the following prices :—ls/G, 18/6 .7 ■.■' 27 G All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk __--1.-no-plty.-S AMU EL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to '20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock ol' any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is iust opening up a splendid lot or. Meni s .Youths and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombcs has one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 10s; a large line Trousers and Vests, lb/6 worth 27/6; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men _.>.; worth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at 9/6, worth 156. Call early. These are all new goods.



TXOUSE 66, QUEEN-STREET. W. RATTRAY WILL BEGIN A Great Clearing-out Oale, FOR CASH, Of the Whole of his New and Well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c, &c, ON MONDAY NEXT, 20th NOVEMBER. SWEEPING! REDUCTIONS In Every Department. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen-street. /.REAT DEDUCTION — IN — ** * * .< MEAT I " I* * * — TO. — OBVIATE CROWDING ON SATURDAY NIGHTS, AND TO ENABLE EVEYONE TO GET A gsr CHEAP JOINT! "&» MEAT WILL BE REDUCED IN PRICE AT 5 P.M., INSTEAD OE 8 P.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, 4d. 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, BUTCHER, Queen-street, Auckland. m H E CROWN BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support he has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of ■ all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over-estimate the importance of Children having Well-fitting Boots, such can be obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT, C. H. Prince, Grey-street. NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent, for Mr. W. K. Carter. THE Cream of the Tweeds manufactured by the Mosgiel Company is to be seen now ai the City Clothing Mart.—Samuel COOMBES, 92, Queen-street.



ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S j EXCELSIOR STORE, | Newton: ■ • ' 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., J guaranteed. ( Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. It). Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, od. lb. No. 2, i_d. lb. Pearl Barley, 3_d.,lb. „_,„+.»- Salmon and Lebster, best brands, lOd. per tin Sardines, best brands, lOd. and 6d. per tm KeiUer's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2Jd. lb. „„..„,. Plire Limejuice, Bd. per bottle; 2s. 4d. gallon. ( N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged | ' goods kept on the premises.. Goods delivered within a circuit of five miles froo of charge- __ i T3OUYER, GUILLET & CO. COGNAC. I V?*lfec2§_ TRADE «gJC g^" [[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, -._** Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated I BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Quarter flasks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. . mif c U~nHd ersigned - HAVE ON SALE - PORTI —Superior Old Red, in wood and hottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, and octaves „„ , ,„ . -, BRANDY— Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and ease. Also, ii ne old Vintages for pnvate families, and Bisquit dv Bouche's, De Laage Fills, and Courvolsier, in bulk and flasks and half-flasks _ . W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks ) WHISKY—Dun ville's, Grecnless and OolviUe s, Sheiriifs Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lornes Highland, Danville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booths, .Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.s and Henke's quarts and pints GP^NEVA—John de Kuyper and Sons Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. 11. Henkes Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. _ ... MARASCHINO—Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzcn . , ._ CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Pernor Jouets, Moot's, Collin's, and 1 >c. Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE —Dionhard's quarts LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & LARET Ist growth , _ , BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Dcvemsh, Tennants, Allsopp's, andlnd Coope's . BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin n°ss's . _ . ,-. . <-• GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerti and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Sardines RECKETT& SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT, VlNEGAß—Champions .No. 21, m half-hhds. CIGARS -No. 2 U.S., in 500 boxes. La Caobas Albeurne, Aquillti de Ore. Aionzo Carcche, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco TOHAIXJO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spenco & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Now. 1 and 2 While Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paintß, Patent Driers, &C.; Hodson & Co.'s White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b. drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VA UN rSHES—Noble's and Hoare's OAK VARNrSH—Blundell, Spencc & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Struchan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, «, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10. 11, 12. and 11 61b. SHEET LEAD, Butt Bolts, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, 16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. dfc Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large hondon Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIRITS, thin having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of qiuility than otherutise obtainable. Original packciaes delivered from Bond as heretofore wlim required Indents Executed for all Kinks op Goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL _& CO. W"ESTERN "SPRINGS ESTATE, NEAR WATERWORKS, GREAT NORTH ROAD. CATTLE AND HORSES ARE RECEIVED FOR AGISTMENT. Abundance of Grass and Wa.tcrin well-enclosed Paddocks Greatest of care will be taken, but without responsibility. Tekms:—2s. 6d. (half-a-crown) per Head per Week.—By order, P. McTAVISH. Western Springs, Ist October 1876. _ WANTED- KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making Trousers of the Mosgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. AN TEITKN OWNVtimt you can o-et ■1 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. W~ ANTED~KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. Tho goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/6, but they will be sold for 12/6, to meet the times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street ~\\T ANTED Known, Garments made to TT measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED KNOWN — SAMUEL COOMBES having a large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. "piSQUIT, DUBOUCHE; & CO. [Established isio.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC /duboucheV^^ ll^^Sl© IN HHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. $__. Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. P. NATHAN & CO. AUCKLANjD PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. ■n^o^^ granted upon approved securities of r r®6hold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p w . Total amount ing over el weeK- Repayable. s. d. £, s. d. 4 years ' 12 6. 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 j DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 days notice 5 JOHN BATGER, |l Secretary



SURREY HILLS DAIRY MMI. SPECIAL COWS COWS CAN be SEEN KEPT FOR M.I I jKIIMJ Infants & Invalids. Night and Morning. Contracts Made to Supply Milk at a Fixed ° rate for the Year. JAMES WALMSLEY, Ponsonby Road, Newton. 5 I A~~ NO. S! ■ pianos! f^^mm PIANOS! BY BORD.ffIrFTIBY BOJft OF PARIS, OFI AKI& ' IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM £33 EACH, at HOFFMAN & SONS, Shortland-street. J^HEAV I N ' S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IML ROVED SELF - CLEANSING RA P.D WATER FILTER. m- GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. •» The undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has made a Very Great Reduction m the Price of the above, so as to command a ready sale his premises being too small to allow him to keep them long. , They will purify the most offensive water with astomshing rapidity, and are the only ones capable of Removing Animalcule and Wage, being so.cons trusted as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, AND ARE The Only Filters which do no-* Render the Water Flat and Insipid, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart dt. There is no water which they do not render sparkling, wholesome and agreeable. Their principle advantage over all other Filters are their Simplicity of construc tion, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they can be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SW SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND— W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. KG. SCHWARTZE • begs to announce to his friends and the public that he 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 ami 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 uf 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.Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. m H E HOLY 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. Oiiice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, auckland library. 100, Queen-street. T>LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pets for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &C, &C. R. B A I RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. "VVT AIUKU HOTEL.; ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL begs to intimate to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, and paddocks for cattle. To those who wish to pass a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from Onehunga. hree times a week. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHAN GINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, eighty packages new patterns op PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per '■ Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in foil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price SUvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. *®* Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95, and 97. Queen-street-fji EDWARD BART LE V, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. . Established 1865.] Altyjkinds of House and Ship Joinery, Shop Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c, prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Branch. EDWARD HARTLEY, ALBERT -STREET, Near Market. IST ° T f c eT C T. HARDING Having , Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, 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. Niß.— 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.



VENETIAN DLI _g I c£3m §^_! :: —■ WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS Of any dimensioi is, in any number from One ' to a Hundred, vithin a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Te: cms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, 1 jocal 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 Win dow Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work.. Old Blinds cleaned, altered repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE' corner of Cook am I Grey-streets, Auckland. ' pORNS, BU.. lONS, AND "WARTS. Mr. BASSTIAN begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that; he may be consulted at his rooms, Wyndham-street, opposite Catholic Chapel. S_T Ladies attei ided at their own residence. LONDON AND PARIs PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH » Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterworth having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the ahortestnoface. O MERCHANTS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. D. HAMILTON, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. D.H. begs to inform Merchants and Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his New Establishment the BEST GOODS IN THE TRADE, at the lowest possible prices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER Opposite the Market. 'CA R A TEFUL- COMFORTING. XJC EP P S'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which 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 puilt 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 hy 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., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadneedle-stkekt, & 170, Piccadilly Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £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. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying 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 or NTniRRT.rpR. Oit. Council Office. Queen-street. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD.' FIREWOOD ! S In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to arrive, we have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in the city :— Long Wood 12s. per ton Cut Wood -13s. per ton 11. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Yard. Hobson-street. ¥T E W C A S T L E COAL __\ AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren. FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. Wharf, Onehunga^ FUNERALS CONDUCTED respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab- , lishnient, top of Hobson-street. , The charges includes all Cemetery ana Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fencett, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, py J- Brown, may be seen, and prices obtamea. on application to N. McCulsky I _________^ WR. HAYWARD, • MATTRESSMAKER, CABINETMAKER & FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, WYNDHA3I-' STREET.. Residence: Eureka Store, behind Catholic Cemetery. a_T N.B.—Grave Fences Made. X> AgS S; S CELEBRATED "BULLDOG" PALE ALE. REGISTERED TRAD-. M..R__ Sole Agents : L. D. NATHAN & CO