PUT TO THE TEST.

THE IngleAVOod correspondent of the " Ben digo Advertiser " AA-rites :—The other day the honesty of passers through Bonrke street was tested in a singular manner. Some persons, in joke, filled in a number of cheques, and after folding them up care fully, placed them in a purse, which latter Avas dropped on the footpath for anyone to pick up. In a feAV minutes a man walking along observed the tempting bait, and after glancing round to ascertain Avhether any one Avas looking, snatched it up, thrust it in his pocket, and crossed the road. The OAvner of the purse folloAved the man, and accused him of picking it tip, Avhich, lioav ever, he stoutly denied, SAvearing by this and by that that he had not picked up any article AA-hateA-er. At this juncture a third party appeared, and declared he had seen the man pick up the purse, and throw it between some _ houses for concealment, and, on looking up the place indicated, there lay the article, Avhile the confusion of the individual Avho put it there, and then told such a deliberate falsehood, can be easily imagined. The purse Avas placed as a bait a second time, AA-hen a Avoman picked it up, and so excited did she become on feeling it, as she thought, Avell padded with bank notes and good cheques, that she rushed into a shop, not knoAving where she was going to, then out again into the street, and into Market square, where she quietly abstracted the cheques, and Avhen the owner appeared, gave back the empty purse on demand, hut afterwards handed over the dummy docu ments AA-ben ask. 1, This little episode shows lioav some people " Avould if they could."

WATERING QUEEN-STREET.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir —The thanks of the ratepayers are due to the members of the Council who at Monday's meeting passed a resolution that Mr George Wilson should not be relieved from his contract. Having tried the same game Avith the Mount Eden Board lately, and thereby securing a reduction of his toll by £15, Avhcther he worked back stair influence Avith the gentleman who is commonly designated as the Mount Eden Board, I know not; but this I know, the Provincial Government never made a reduction to lessees before his time. He bought the Mount Eden toll-gate on the 29th September last for better or Avorse, and must have seen his road safe in doing so by lodging his deposit and the names of his two sureties. Th's gate sold in open daylight by public competition, and shame on those avlio made the reduction—for buying a toll-gate is hke marrying a Avife. or taking a contract for better or worse. Sir, having to pay a large amount of rates in the Mount Eden district, I shall subscribe £1 tOAvards the expense of calling a meeting in order to ascertain hoAv Mr George Wilson Avorked the oracle by getting a reduction of £15 a month in the Mount Eden toll-gate.—l am, &c, A Mount Eden Rate payer.

Printed and published by the Proprietor.HENtf* Brett, of Parnell, at his General Steam W"»i ing Office, Wyndham-street, in the UW v* Augkland, Noav Zealand :— ~.„ 1 Friday, December J t 1875

THE EYEIYItfG STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1876.



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 NeAv Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s- lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING aßvays 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 haAdng secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the shortestnotice. _^ FR E N C H & C 0., Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established 1860.1 _t_F ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR MONEY, are respectfully invited to Note the Price 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 cA Tery Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from lid. lb. English Marmalade, 9d. per tin. Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2Ad. lb. 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 Rare Black Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the lb. No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per lb. 2—Pekoe FlaA-oured, 2s. 6d. lb. 3—Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. lb. 4 —Finest selected. 3s. 6d lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on 61b. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fruits and Spices, flour, maize, bran, bacon, hams, CHEESE, &c, &c, &c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the ProA-ince. S3, Note. —Goods packed securely, deliA rered to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Every Customer Avill receive ample A'alue. * Trial Orders dispatched forthAvith. Please Note our Address. T>LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &0„ &C. R. B A IR D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. "OOUYER, GUILLET & CO. "" COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS" BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, . Have secured the AGENCY fortbis Celebrated BRANDY, sojustly considered the finest maae. They haA-e always on hand Hdds., Quarter casks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. WANTED 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. N~tAvo a ,-ars Aye have made up -1059 meas'v'.nients. Comment is needless.— SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/U, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 82, Queen-street, j



EDWARD BART LE V, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] AU kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Shop Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c., &c, prepared at the shortest notice, Avith thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT-STREET, Neak Market. X\^ INKS AN D XT ALL. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, L TPHOLSTEREES, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, VENETIAN BLINDS AND BLIND HOL LANDS, BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS, SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX mattrasses, feather beds, &c, &c. Agents for the "GEOVEEAND BAKER" SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN TRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUAKAXTBBD. WINKS & HALL, SHORTLAND - STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, &C. TO 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 loavest possible pkices. D. HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, Opposite the Market. "X.EWCASTLE COAL J3I AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. Wharf, Onehunga. IVTEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND JC- PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AT AICKIFS, "THE P H A R M A C V," Queen-street: SCOVILL'S BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP (Extract of Sarsaparilla and Stillingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BROWN'S ESSENCE OF GINGER AVER'S PREPARATIONS. ALLCOCK'S PLASTERS BENNETT'S WORM LOZENZES, celebrated in all the States and Canada. KNAPP'S THROAT CURE EDY'S CARBOLIC TROCHES, Preventative and Healing in Diptheria, Diseases of the Lungs, Whooping Cough, &c. &c. GAYETTY'S PAPER HELMBOLD'S EXT. OF BUCHU BURBANK'S EFFERVESCING APERIENT BRISTOL'S PILLS, JAYNE'S PILLS BRANDRETH'S PILLS HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM for the Com plexiou FRAGRANT SOZODONT for the Teeth BURNETT'S COCOAINE for the Hair I FROM B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice :— Cimicifugin (ex: actea racemosa), given as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. LEPTANDM. (ex : Areronica A'irginica), given with Podophyllin; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Caulopiiyllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic Rumicin (yellow dock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive Sanguinarix (blood root). Hepatic Alterative Phytolacca .poke root), Scorbutic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism Scutkllarix (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia, ITOSTETTER'S BITTEDS. JOHNSTON'S BITTERS. AICKIN, DRUG IMPORTER, queen-street.



JL JL__L__L-_i JL_k » J-.J. ■< ■—■—■ ■« >~ ghollah's Great Indian Cures. 6_T (.Tiger Brand). '_% 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 puftiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them bemg care fully avoided. ,_ Their Avorth and merit haA*e secured for them in every part of Ncav Zealand the confidence of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given beIOAV arc 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 it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson*." "Pier Hotel. Dunedin. 26th 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 A*ery favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed', Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to slate that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that yon have represented it to be ; and for the sake of those avlio may be sutl'ering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I 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 rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out mv limbs ami loins were constant and almost insupportable, i was induced to tryyour Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking (he medicine for about six Aveeks, and became perfecth* restored to health, being per fectly cured of nil pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism! My appetite is exeelleut, and I sleep well at night.—Signed). Fiieu. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1576.- Sir,—l 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 A*ery severe rheumatic attacks for. about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. 1 am happy to state that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep Avell at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy clian<_ce lias been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture tor about two months.—l am. Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." "Dunedin, 31st August, 1870.—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 Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic poAvers. lamnoAV free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet. Avhich 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 io health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it chose suffering from rheumatism'or gout.—(Signed), Jou.v Gripkex, J. P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BAR RETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Pkovi.ce. JM AI.VAX IZE I) IRON WOl I Kif. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, S P 0 I" TIN G, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works. Wellesley-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 Plumber foe Auckland Waterworks, wellesle y- street, Auckland. f .ALL in and see the nice patterns in \J Mosgiel Tweeds that Samuel Coombes is making up for 21/ in Trousers. No house this side the Line can touch them, but they look and Aveep. In the Avords of a local French Poet, " What harm to look in and judge." M X. FAULDEK, 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, cither weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can haA'e the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or Avritten, with the Inspector of Nuisanceß. City Council Office. Queen-street. "DETURNING TO ENGLAND 11. FENDELOW WILL DISPOSE OF HIS LARGE STOCK OF iW IRONMONGERY TDtt AT /-10 ST -pRICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. CRICKET! CROQUET! QUOITS! Cane Handle Dais, lis Sets Stumps, 7s fid Rafting Gloves, 7s fid per pair Wicket Keeping Gloves, 10s per pair Leg Guards, 9s fid per pair Treble Seam Match Halls, 7s fid Patent Compo Match Palls, as PATENT CHEESE PRESSES, 80/ each AMERICAN STOVES—" Empress," No. C, £fi 51 ; No. 7, £7 10/ Ditto, "Enchantress," No. 7, £5 15/; No. 8, £6 10/ Ditto, " Uncle Sam," No. 7, £C, ; No. 8, £7 SHAM REGISTERS, /fi per inch BASKET GRATES, 15/ each FIRE-PROOF SAFES, £9 BRONXKD FENDERS, -l/each SETS FIRE IRONS, 5/per set K151! OSENE C! IA NI IELTERS, 30/ each PATENT KNil'M CLEANERS, 35/ each Washing, Wringing, and Mangleing Machi ncs, £7. , Patent Dover Egg Beaters, 2s each ' Sausage Machines, Ifis each STEAM IRONS, 3s fid each Children's Cots, 25s each Cocoa Door Mats, 3s each WEIGHING MACHINES, 7, 7s; 11, 9s; 28, 12s; 56, 16s Iron Weights, 28, 3s fid ; 56, 6s 6d Sets Bell Weigets, &c, lis CJUNTER SCALES, fis each COPPER FURNACE PANS, is lOd Enamolled dtrto, 10 gal., 20s; 12 gal., 21s; It gal., 25s ; 16 gal., 30s ; 10 gal., 33t Galvanised Iron ditto. 10 gal., 13s fid: 12 gal. 15s; 11 gal.. 18s fid; 16 gal., 21s Od ; 18 gal., 235; 20 gals., 25s ROUND GALVANIZED IRON WASH ING T ÜBS, Is fid, 5s Od, 6s 6d, 7s 6. 8s 6d WHEAT MILLS, 60/ each Cinder Riddles, 3/ Block Tin Soup Tureens, 5/6 Fish. Kettles, 8/6 SHEEP SHEARS, 3/0 Watering Cans, 6 gal., 61 ; 8 gal., 5/0; 10 gal., 6/6; 12 gal., 7/6 Brass Stair Rods, 25in., 3/0 per dozen Gardeh Engines, 30/ each KITCHEN FENDERS, 5/ each Tin Bottling Wire, /8 per lb. Galvanised Iron Wire Netting, /9 per yard GARDEN ROLLERS, 75/ each Garden Chairs, 35/ each CANARY CAGES, 5/6 Parrot Cages, 10/ Hip Baths, 20/ PEWTER ALE MEASURES, ..-pint, 18/ 1-pint, 27/ per dozen Iron Spittoons, 7/ per dozen Earthenware.Toilet Sets,*l<i/6



i /.OMMON SENSE AND COMFORT. VXAS K.TOVES. COOKING by GAS is Easier, Cheaper, and far more Economical than by Wood or Coal, and suitable for the Cottage, Mansion, or Hotel. The superior flavour, tho retention of the animal juices ill the Meat, and the prevention of waste, arc plainly shoAvn on the first trial. The loss of weight by GAS COOKING is reduced to about one-fourth of that of the com mon modes of Roasting or Baking, for Avhereas a Joint of Meat of eleven pounds loses never less than three pounds at an Open Fire, or four pounds in an Oven, the loss by the Gas Roaster is only one pound. If you have common sense, buy one. If you want comfort, buy one. GAS STOVES, for Boiling, Steaming, Broil ing, Stowing, or Frying, from 3s. GAS STOVES, for Roasting, Boiling, Stew ing, Broiling, Frying, Grilling, Toasting Bread, &c, &c. E. PORTER & CO., ironmongers and iron merchants, Queen and High-streets, Auckland. T7EROSENE gTOV ES, REPPENGILLE'S PAT EN T KEROSENE STOVE S, For Boiling, Roasting, Baking, Stewing, Frying, and Heating Irons, Without Smoke or Smell, are unsurpassed by any similar apparatus, and Avill do all the HOUSEHOLD COOKING for the small sum of Fourpencc per Day. Will boil a quart of water in ten minutes, and are always ready for use. Purchasers can see the Stove in operation at our warehouse. No. 1.-Patent Cooking Stove, Avith Kettle, Pan and CoA-er, 17s. Cd. 2s To. 2.—Patent Cooking StOA-e, with Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stewpan and Steamer, 355. No. 3.—Patent Cooking Stove, Avith Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stcwpan and and Steamer, Dripping Pan and Wire Stand, Oven for Roasting, 15s. No. 10-Ditto, 60s. E. PORTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS, Queen and High-streets, Auckland. r. HItIS TM A S T> R E SENT S. SUMMERSCALE'S NEW PATENT WASH ING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, the simplest, cheapest, and ( most effectual yet invented. SUMMERSCALE'S MANGLES Sz WRINGERS PICKSLKY SIMS' MANGLES & WRINGERS AMERICAN EUREKA WRINGERS IMPROVED UNIVERSAL DO. NOVELTY DO. No home should be Avithout a WRINGING Machine. It saA-cs time, muscle, and temper, and saA'es in the wear of garments alone the cost in a feAV times use. NYES & TOPHAM'S IMPROVED SAUSAGE aud GENERAL MINCING MACHINES KEROSENE LAMPS, neAV designs, Avith Opal Shades RAPID WATER FILTERS (Cheavin's). Every house should haA'e one PORTABLE COPPER WASHING BOILERS, ready for use anyAVhere SPONGE, SHOWER, SITZ and PLUNGE BATHS KNIFE CLEANER, each 3, 1, 5, G, Knives and Carver CROQUET, 36 sets new shapes to arrive. E. PORTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS Queen and High-streets, Auckland.



tjh- C. D E N N E S , Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS A New Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any Avork that 10-guinea Machine wiU do, and Guaranteed by . Manufacturers for FIVE YEARS. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. N SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: . 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams m Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the CAvt., guaranteed. _._,.„ Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Ba. ib. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, od. tb. No. 2, lAd. lb. Pearl Barley, 3_d. lb. Salmon and Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Sardines, best brands, lOd. and Gd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2£d. lb. Pure 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 fr«o of ehartfo. /."oirs! rioalsi r\ °ALs WANGA R E I. The undersigned is prepared to supply this Superior Coal at 16s. per ton, at the lard, Breakwater Road. w . LTER SLOANE , Agent. 23rd November, 1870. HE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPAN V, 222, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! I TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that Aye have arranged for a regular supply of the 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 fi_t) per thousand-. Terms r-af-h. T _AY LOU'S PA TENT SE WIN G MACHINES. _ TAYLOTS &>_ so *.«v Patent Se ving Jp^g|9 Machine. S_l___*_iiLr Recommended by all who _3X____*3_&£s>> ll;ive ,liem (no%v number" _*?3___________3 iii'. r some hundreds) as the *is_.™. n~-w Begt lachine t0 be had. The undersigned from practical acquaintance with Sewing Mechanism can thoroughly guaran tee them for efficiency, constancy, and simplicity as unequalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICI AN, AGE NT, Shortland-street, Opposite tho Post-office. Auckland. "VT 0 T I c E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Aroiiard Se J. Broavn, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &C, ou the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share ol the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. Is.li.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always On hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. 11 orders left at Mr. It. Brewin's Auckland A Seed Depot Avill receive prompt attention. rj- H E "L A T E jp I R E AT CIIEAPSIDE HOUSE. OUR GII E A T S A L E OF s3t salvage "_& Drapery and Millinery will continue until it is all cleared out! S W E E PING R E DUCTI 0 NS HAVE BEEN MADE IX OUR GENERAL STOCK, INCLUDING ALL i'THE NEW SEASON'S GOODS f ALL WINTER GOODS, INCLUDING BfL ANK ET S AN 1) QUILT S< Are being SOLD considerably UNDER COST. The PUBLIC are requested to take adA'antage of this REALLY BONA FIDE CHEAP SALE Avhilst there is still time. ' OUR NEW PARIS MILLINERY IS JUST TO HAND, AND NOW i ON 'VIEW. We haA re Engaged the Services of a FIRST CLASS MELBOURNE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER. MILNE & C H O V C E, CIIEAPSIDE HOUSE, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STEEETS AUCKLAND.



QURREY HILLS DAIRY FARM. S PESI__ L«S °WS I C°WS M CA^ ED SEEN INFANTS & INVALIDS. 1 NIOHT AND MORNING. CONTRACTS MADE TO SUPPLY MILK AT A FIXED Rate for the i ear. JAMES WALMSLEY, Ponsonby Road. Newton. LAN OS! PIANOS! p^frj PIANOS! _ V BO R D WIFYw b V BOR D, B Ll«, S» W B * OF PARIS, Oi 1 Artlo, IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM £33 EACH, AT HOFFMA N & SON S, Shortland-street. 7^ H E A V I N-^ S-ORLD'S inGHEST PRIZE- Tl HOVED SELFwSER ySFILJERr- ±J BZT GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. vhn midersicmed begs to inform the Public lS_fX^^^_i___h_i :_,,S£«?fsc^f^flsl as to prevent the passage of the most minuie ""StSilSy REDUCE HARDNESS, AND ARE THE ONLY FILTERS WHICH DO NOT RENDER THE 1 Water Flat and Insipid, os instead of AvithdraAving carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is no water whichthev do not render sparkling, wholesome, and oCTCPabIo. Their principle advantage over MSfD&i are their simplicity of cons true tion rauiditv and regularity with whicn tnev iwfoiVn thcii- Avork, and the facility with which thefcan be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. £5T SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND- W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. K G . S o HWAR TZ E « bes?s to announce to bis friends and the public that he has REMOVED to lus 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 AA-ith all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and ot the tinest and most complicated description. Musical Boxes, &c, manipulated and repaired. All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges. W -TCiiES.—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.Con tinental, and Colonial manufacture. N.B.—All Goods Warranted. mHE- 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. Oilice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and NeAVspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND L I B R A R V, 100, Queen-street. "V. OTICE-! 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, Gd per pair: Superior ditto, 9d ; Ladies' and Girls' W bite Cot ton Stockings, fid pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Gd pair; Girls' ditto, Id pair; Stay Busks, 2UI pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id : Hair Brushes, Is each; Mens' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, <kl pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, large size, Id ; China Egg Cups. Avhite and gold, 3 for Gd ; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Fun iiclk, 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. MCLACH LA N, ej> 9 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has iust bought the following Goods at a Large Discount oil Cost Price, and im-ites Ladies to inspect them before making their purchases elsewhere. Patterns avLH be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is 6d ; Avorth 2s 3d A line of Fashionable Checks at Is ; worth Is 9d A line of Self Grey Camcrlito for the present season. Is; Avorth 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, Avarranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is Gd per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheapest Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gaA'e such satisfaction last season. " Simpson " SeAving Machines at half-price. tW All the Novelties for the Season at a lOAver price than usual. 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte, to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. I? I R E W 0 O Di J_ FIKEWO'JD! FIEEWOOD! In consequence of Urge quantity oi w <i amAe we have niacin the following reduction for cash delivered in tfce city :— JLongWood 12s. ptr ton Cut Wuoii 13s. per ton 17. ft. P. GIBBONS, C'>il and Fiiowoort V.-ud, Hobson-street. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEAV PATTERNS OF PAPEEHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, oiler special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim".' • - - ' Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and neAv designs Artists' colours in oil and Avater ; CaiiA ras Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, beloAA" Publisher's price Silvered 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'aud Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. izr "Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. "DAk OE ISLANDS COAL COMPANY -O (LIMITED). TO CONSUMERS Oh' BAY COAL. Notice is hereby given, that in consequence of the Contractor changing the Guagc on the Kawakawa Railway, no Coal will bo delivered from the Mines from SATURDAY, December 2nd, to MONDAY, December 11th, both days inclusive. By Order, HENRY GILFILLAN, Jur., Acting-Secretary, i J.O, Insurance Buildings, Augkland, Nqy, 25,1876.



yENETIAN X> LIN DS. 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, AVithin a given time, of the best quabty, 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 WindoAV Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland. pQKNs7BUNIONS, AND WART. Mr. BASSTIAN begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that he may be consulted at his rooms, Wyndham-street, opposite Catholic KiLT Ladies attended at their OAvn residence. I^TOTICE to the Ladies ol Auckland and SS surrounding districts.—Mrs. J. Williams has opened the Shop adioinmg the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, Avith 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. milE QREYHOUND JJOTEL. CORNER OV QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs tc state that be has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL CORCORAN the Lease, Goodwill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined Avith moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestoAved, upon him. Tha GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable miprovement, and is iioav replete Avith every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number oj Bedrooms, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being neAv and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are alAvays available, and every convenience will be found in them for t the comfort of traA*ellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room has been opened as a Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Beer-room, and this has been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in tliis city. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard-room is the best in the province, and is fitted Avith one of the best Bilbard Tables eA-er imported into Auckland. 1%/jT ICIAEL CORCORAN, in relinquishing the Hotel Business, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the Überal support he received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully Avishes the same patronage of be bestoAved upon his successor, MR- JOHN DARBY. HE Cream of the Taa^cgils manufactured by the Mosgiel Company is to be seen now ai the City Clothing Mart,—Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. 1711JNEEALS CONDUCTED JO respectably. at moderate charges, by N. MoC ULSKY, Vest End Funeral Estab lishment, 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 ahvays on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J- BrOAvn, may be seen, and prices obtained, ou application to N. McOulsky. - ; "W ft- HAYWABD, >' i VV 9 MATTRESSMAKER, 2:;•- j CABINETMAKER & FUNERAL j |.' UNDERTAKER, WYNDHAM ~> i "- z: STREE'I. O _.'■ Sjj: Residence: Eureka Store, behind j- c: Catholic Cemetery. . i 4&W N.B.—Grave Fences Made. y5 J j T>|A SS; S CELEBB A;T E D " BULLDOG" PALE ALE. REGISTEFtEQ "CRAQE MAM- Sole Agents : L. D. NATHAN & CO