m BVIWCTg STAR, TC7ESM.Y. FffBRtTARY 1, 1S?8

Printed and published by the nrOßtietors, Giobgi MoCtjllaoh Reed, of St Geo _*-.X_____£l.dH»»p Brett, of ParneU, at their General Btea% _JP»g« v Office, Wyndham.»treet,ain the City_ ol <S&ViH" ZT«W MMDd :—• , , J. 1- < luesaw, Fobrawv I, 1876 ———



Miscellaneous. ~ ;„ r ,. •„ .{"pAPER BAGS•!■• T>APER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Puri Ie Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectioner.- Bags MUlinery Bagp. -i •■ WRAPFING PAPERS- Bi-own and Blue Paper Small Hand and Cap Paper . Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, BST" Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland. AN ESTABLISHED EACT! john""smith 18 ON TIIH BIGHT SIDE-NOT THE WRONG!!! <: I beg to announce to my numeroui patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 CASES ':■ .'■■■■ OF DEAPEEY & CLOTHING, .Which will be SOID at the .ame astonishing ;. LOW PRICES ai all the Goods which havo been purchased from me sines I opened tdi ■>■'. •-;. my New Drapsi'y and Clothing EstivbiiAment. The following are the contents of tho above Cases, in ...... addit'ou (o my very Largo acd Varied Stock of upwards of c£30 9 000. 4 caßcs Prints, all at 6^l, worth 9^.d - 2 „ Brown Hollands, frem G}_d 5 „ Dieeß Materials, from 6>^d 2 „ Horrock's Longcloth, from t>%x 1 ~ Aberdeen Winceys 1' „ Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s Gd. CLOTHING. 2 cases Nelson Galatea Coats, 2fls Cd 2 „ Nelfion Tweed Buits, from 52s 6d H- 1 „ Nelson Tweed Trousoie and Vests, at 26s Cd 1 „ Ne'son Tweed Trousers, at 16s 6d •"'"" 1 ~ West of England Tweed Trousers, at IQsGd. . -1 rt Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits .'1 „ Biys' Knickerbocker Suits 2 ~ Two-Anchor Moles, from 7s 9d I „ Oxford Flax Shirts, from Cs 9d 1 „ Crimean Shirts, 7s Gd 2 „ T.-onsers and Vests, IDs Cd ■'.j 1; it Trousers and Vests, 22s Cd. J. S. does not particularly request the public to purchase his Clothing, or any other Goods, but merely invites an inspection, which will be sufficient to con vince the most economical purchaser that all Goods sold at his Establishment t.ro fnlly 30 per cent lower than any other house in Auckland, as he buys for Cash'(and sells for Cash only), which enables him to . r defy competition ~..,-,,. I beg to take the opportunity of returnins,' my sln crre thanks to my very numerous old customers for ; ' their continued patronage, also to tho public in g( neral for the very liberal support accorded me since my return from England to Auckland, '■■J J OHN SMITH, QUEEN-STREET (Next to United Service Hotel), TIT AND O. MILNE ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR NEW SPEING DEAPEEY, MILLINERY, &c. iio on-prising all the Newest Styles and Makes n— Ladies?, Girls', and Maids' Costumes Blaok and Coloured Silks .....v... f Ttwsore, Japanese, and Mikado Silk .„v_.i- j. ui^jjg- n e w silk.Grisaille :.■-. '• Plain and; Figured Lustre '=. r ' Lustrines, Balernos . jj t 0 „..,; Silk Warp Lustres fca-tuiiffo. Challls, Orasselmes ■_.jc_a_.o ' 3_fanoy Dress IVlaterlals of every dcs ion. n spection Is invited of our COLOURED IPED GRENADINE, at 4%H. per yard MO V R NI NG. Black French Merino from 2/3. ... r \ t'j .„; Crape Cloth from 1/6. • * „' Coburg, Paramatta, Barathea, &0. „ Watered Prints; . M__»_-_ A'-. _ Al ; ,; > Crape from 3/. 0 _F3- OUR PARIS MILUNERY "®a Is just to hand, together with an immense Stock of Ribbons,' Feathers, Flowers, . s', Girls', Boys', ant! Straw Hats, Head-dresses, Dress T/.M-: >' ■ Caps,' Ornaments, Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs, . ~ es, Mantlet_es, Fichus, Cuirasso, . • ,t -OW'r.atft f..i •' ;» ' andTabliers ' . ' .««"•_CJ .'-•■'': . &p.,_.c , i 'it '■ •''"•- A L4RGE Variety _._ f -.r .....-; _: r.-v.--, OF DEESS AN MANTLE TRIMMINGS GENTLEMEN'S AND BOYS' MERCERY Of all kinds. A large Sock of MANCHESTER GOODS WEDDING AN D MOURNING ORDERS 0 tret promptly -Executed. . .... •./' M. & " T&.ri-M \ JI L .N,. B T'J 'dHEAPSIDE HOUSE, f - r :f f ';..;. 222 & 2.-4, Queen-street. T> H O, T O _. R A. f H Y. .fee! _?_<___, NOTIOB. .1 ..:'. VMBSsto. HEMD_f & HANNA";- ° j Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the publio that their Portrait Studio is now OIJEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up I ; with every convenience for producing a superior '. class df Portraiture. ' ~ . , ~ . y,t ,-..'• Photographs artistically finished : inj oils, |w. ft ir Colours, or crayons, at reasonable'rates. ,-. A. Buperfralau^ty of Worfc guaranteed.' J '•" Ii; V.; QUEEN-STKEET,| ■cvi (Bornbr"OB- W_u_s___--_i__e____a. Wasx,! »M«S>'it... Mil dQitf^Mm^Uv^Ai.;,,,.; t ....



Drapery* s. * B . w H iv O yj H - X ■ ,L| GQ CO 0 m l Ph _J 0 g j ULS ' EU **_ * -EH g > in ft o o ° n _] £ if) 03 © Zo x iO y I i_s__sna r~\ C«*j [_y | H id* Q2 W __ z [___! L — bj X (a c |___g MerenandiHfi- T7" U M M E K. & CO. HAVE ON SALE, TO AR YE EX GLENLORA,— 60 cise.. White's celebrated Red Heart Rum 20 cases Stieglitz's tine Champagne (.-.uarta) 20 ctei „ „ (pints) 5 ca es French Prunes and other Preserves 8 casfrs Counter ScVes, " Thos Lees's,"Birming ham, from 7lb to 84!b 18 cases 18 fnmc:( " Thos Lie.'s" Platform Weighing Machines, 4, 5, and 7cwt TX C.vKVATIC -25 c»ses, each 1 dozen 'j Frei'cs 100 case*, esch 24 flasits V Kavourito ltAaAy -25 cases, each 48 J-flnsks j EX BENHNUE, BUODICK CASTLE, <*c — 100 case 3 Fine Frefich Clarets, well assorted 1(10 cases llcnnefsy's Brandy 10 ci_arter-cisli3do do 10 cases Real French Sirdines (quarters) 15 eves ~ ~ (h Uves) 50 drums Prices Celebrated Rangoon Oil 12 tons Best Annealed Drawn and Oiled Fencing vire, in lewt bundle., No 0, V. and 8, Nettle!olds and Co. ON HAND, EX L-VTE ARRIVALS - 90 cases and \ boxes Fresh Tob-ccoi, consisting oi \ enus, Heniietta. Victory, fantec, Swan Bright, and Blatk Diamund, all fully 12 to the lb. 10 ions No 1 Company's White Sugar, Light Yello-ws, *c. 165 half-chests Fine Congou Tea. (assorted), also lllb boxes SPIRITS AND WINE 3, both in caso and bulk, consisting of Henno.sy's, Gautier'e, De Laage's Brandy, 1 dcz, flasks and half flasks; JDKZ . .Oer.eva, Whiskey, Old Tcm, Port, bherry, Claret, Champagne, Burgundy, and tiqueurs ALE AND PORTER, in quarts and pints, best brands . ■ LIME JUICE, in quarter-casks OILMEN'S STORES of all kinds, fresh ship ments—Salmon, Real French Sardines (halves and quarters), Pickles (various brands), Salad and C.stor Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian OILS, Linseed (boiled and raw), Rangoon, Castor (in case a of 17 gallons) White Laad, Varnish, and all sorts of Paints and Dryers. KUMMEE & CO., CORNER OF FORT AND COMMERCE-STREETS Auckland, January 4,1876. PAPERHANGINGS. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY! HOLLAND^ BUTLEE AXE NOW OPENING, Ex Forfarshire— PAPERHANGINGS For the Eutrau Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms _.__i»-RHANG_.NGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designa PAPERHANGINGS - For tho Presont Season PAPERHANGINGS ; . Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS )For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS ) . Room Decorations. HOLLAND & ~BUTLER, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERB* AND ARTIB S MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 80, VICTORIA^BTREET. AUCKLAND 13ISQUIT, DUBOUCHE & CO.; [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. }%^^M ,_l|fipH| I IN _ HDS., QB.-OASKS, CASES, AND FLASK W So_.J.|_,o„_n8 Tn_ Auok___.b~-.hs" . .. • . I IP. STATHAJf ta 00.»



R. Bairdiand 00. rp II E "OI M P SO N. _a __SV_"V"' r \\ - & V I M v'-. Iff \jj_jai_jS***' THE VERY BEST CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR TRESEINT « SIMPSON " E AMiiY Dewing Machine, Prioe, £7 10;-:., With Stand, Polished Tahle, and ExlraH, TBIS, IS THE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UN QUESTION ABLY THE BEST MACHINE IN THE MARKET. THE "CANADIAN" LOCK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, | On Elegant Marblo Blah, with full Set of Extras Only £4. Byotjr ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM of HIRE Every Far1 may now Procure a Genuino Guaranteed Sewing Macnlno. V*~ Send for our Time Payment Circular, rpO GLAZIERS "AND OTHERS. 3 200 boxes WINDOW GLASS, <x 'Ocean Mail 2x9, 14x10, 10x12, 20x14. Only CO feet in caso ; very handy for .he country. coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glass in treat variety. For prices, which arc low, appiy BAIRD & COMPANY, QUKEN-3Ti.E__T. WAVERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, V T NILW, PHAETON, HTNDO, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Broad Arrow, ls. per box (English price). Post free to any pnrt of New Zealand. A Liberal Discount on Quantities over Ono Dozen Boxes. BAIRITfc COMPANY, QUEEN-STREET. qEWING MACHINE COTTON. CLARK'S very best Extra Quality.—2ooyard Reels, Black, White, and Colourod, 2s. per doz. Handsome Boxes for Christmas Presents. TUT ACHINE OIL. The Pureßt Winter-pressed Sperm, Is. and ls. 6d. per bottle. Liboral Discount to tho Trade. Springs, Screws, Shuttles, Needles, oto., etc. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents, Queen-Street. ttTHILECTRICITY IS FE. N PULVERMACHER'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES, .. so simple that anyone 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., SOLE AGENTS EOR NEW ZEALAND. — i '■ i > \ ..■' j mO PAINTERS AND OTHERS.1 ORR'S PATENT WHITE ENAMEL PAINT is rapidly superseding the best White Lead; is no poisonous, covers well, last longer, aud is a beautifu white. Price (to the Trade), £38 per ton; small quantities, 4_d $ lb. BAIRD AND COMPANY, Sole Agents. ..hi io I.'„.J,i-.»i ~• . '- *--■••■- '■ ,i: " I



Hotels. PACIFIC HOTEL, QTJEEN-STK.EBT, AUCKLAND. JOHN DARBY, Pbopeibtob. John Dare* be_s to inform his fricndfi and the public that he has Removed from the Commercial Hotel, Shortland-st eet to the Pacir'c Hotel, Queen reel-, and in return- g his be.l thanks tor p.st patronage, hope, that by keeping biauds of Wi<es, < ,-pirils Ales, etc., as heretofore, combined with first class accommodilion for travo leif, he will incut a continuance ■ f then support OC CIDI.JN TA L HOT EL, ytjlcan lane. Three Star Brandy. choice wines and spirits. BILLi.VRI S. FREEMAN'S HOTEL, FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his nnmorous customers, friends, and tho public, that ho Still supplies Wines, Spirits, &o of the best brands, p.t town prices. Tho Bottle Dotaktment has special attention. Thero is a Bagatelle Table on tlie premises Becond to nono in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, Urst-el-SB attendance and civility, will insure an evening's pnjoymoiit. Tho best nnd most refresliing Colonial Ales alwayß on draught. Bell's Life hi London filed. M~OT I. £■' « WHA Ii F lIOTE L, IM. LOWER QUEEN-&TREET. Champagne Seclcback, Imperial half-pints, expressly for Invalids, for sa'e 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, is. and is. Cd.. at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best qUality 'ttt MOYLE'S. Civility, OleanlincPß, and Comfort, at ' MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL, ARNER'S COM ME il CIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCIT. Mr. F. W. WARNER begs to inform intondlng Visitors to Csnttrbury that the Improvements that he has recently made render the Commercial Hotel Becond to none in Now Zealand A considerable portion cf tho (.round floor of lho New Building is devoted solely to SAMPLE UOOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the proprietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. Tho Bath-room., aro fitted up with every requisite The Cuisine 1h under the fmporvi' ion of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that hiH own long ex perience in tho trado is a sufficiunt guaranteo as to tho quality of his Collar. The now Billiard-room is acknowledged by con nolssours to bo tho Dm st in tho Colony. 'Busses pass lho door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, .Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, (^ T A" X H O T E L, O ALBERT-STREET, PATRICK GORMAN (Lato of the Alexandra Hotel, Parneli), Having taken tho above splendid Hotel, begs to announce that no attention on his part (-hall bo wantingvo render It what Its size, an i accommoda tion entitle it to be, the leading Hotel in Auckland, To through Travelers by the mail fct"»men<, and to settlers In m the country, the Star Hotel may bo specially recoium»-iKh.d. lis bedrooms and private apartments are sei ond to nono, and its proximity to trio WhtrvoH, Mark in, and Public Buildings, con stitute another gieat recommendation. Nouo but tho best, brands of Spirits and Cigars. The Billurd Saloon is lofty nnd well venilatod. Tho Table is ono of Alcock'S best, and the ones and oilier Accessories are first-class. ED LI 0 N TT 0T E 1, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freemans Ba ). DON YD MCGREGOR baa much pioi.uro in in forming tho public that he ha« taken c above hotel, and having mode extensive, addition., and im provements, hi 3 friends and the public willjfind every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits oi tho best brands. XJ H 1T23 D SERVICE WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, Corner of_ Queen and Wellesley -streets', Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &o. J. H. would respectfully call the attention of th. public to tho unsurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including tho following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Doinh„_d's Sparkling Martoll's HOCK— Do Laage Fills **** Doinhard's Still Hennessy's/, CHAMPAGNE-- Bisquit De Bonctie and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY—-. Moots and Chandon's Kinahan's LL Cliquot Dunville's Seckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best brands &c, &c. and blends. BURGUNDY-Nuits UM— 0. Polack Red Heart SAUTERNES, vory ohoioe White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub; Absinth o GIN— CYDER and PERRY, in Henke's stone and whito jottle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, imported.by London Unsweetened • J. 11. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS WINES— Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Flour do Alpß medical gentlemen. Kummol Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds, CLARET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomys BRANDY— Tod Heatleys' Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &o. Ginger Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, fto.," fee., [at ls and Is. fid. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Terms :—Cash. 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 now entirely renovated and open for the reception of families and visitors. The Parlors and Bedrooms aro well furnished, and command magnificent views. The Billiard Room is fitted with first-class Table and every requisite. , Hot," Cold, and Shower Baths. . The best procurable stock "3 Star Battle-axe." Meals at all hours. English and Aw, tr»l_Bi_ pap .rli IHIHM'A JFuraUuM) ii!ffayo oa Rifle.



Miscellaneous- ~ . WT^CT^DENNE S, IMPOETEE PRINCESS OF (with Silver-plated . '-~ '-^ \ "'- r ■* \ E^ras) - <^ - /,.;, | ._, ' WHEELER AND fc-, WILSON'S I HOME SHUTTLE X - , ~ |£^^ , „ ~"' s _ ;; | HOWBIMPE oVED LITTLE STRANGER C-^~~f'^^S!" "■-j \^ v l!\ TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE POR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A PIT GUARANTEED. 0 -:-■'. W. C. DENNES, being the largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern Improvement ana Simplicity, run offer the best advantages to purchasers.. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ment taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, OU, and all requisites for tho above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. W. O. D°]E~N_tSr_ES Ar.Bi-BT Buildings, Queen-street, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



gPECJLAL JNOTJLCE. H. L. POSSENNISKIE BEGS to return hi. sincere th»nks for ihe very liberal support he ha. hi hertorecuived, and takes this opportunity of informing hisnunurous customers and th-) p -bile (renerall..- he linn ju.t received, by ho last English ships, ' Superior ASSORTMENT OF SUMMER GOODS, -CONHTKTIKO OF- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock uaxtN Twhkd.s ; Also, Bomo Silk and Farcy Vesting., (new patterns), Supcrilno Black and B.ue Broad Cloth. Ex nero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Mo.sg el Tweeds. The above Goods having just a-rived, H. L. P. is enabled to offor Garments at this follow-In.: prices :— Trousers XI 2 6 Trousers ftn'l Vests 1 18 0 Tweed Suit 3 15 0 All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and a Good Fit GuAiiAi.TirsD. The above prices are for CiSH, my m^Uo being SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS.'. H. L. POSSENNISKIE. TAILOR AND HxiBIT MA KJE|R, New Zealand House, Bhortl*nd-»tpei't. Auckland rpHEN _UU LL KEIMiiMBEK ME When other Boots nnd other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'TIS plain there's been a sell. There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Tlien you'll remember me. When Soles grow thin, aiftl Uppers light,} rf Of Shoes you once did priz-->, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes ; When broken Boots shall wear a mask — A patch—you'll gri- ye to see, In such a moment 1 but ask, That you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAR V HOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-str. et, Aucklan-g OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Hoot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10a. Cd. $pairl How can this be done? By Co-operation. Remember ours ia the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the, co-operation of the public, and we ■will keep the money in the colony. This quality can not be imported to sell at the price. POST-OFKICM. HOTEL, X RREY-STREKT, WELLINGTON. Travellers to tho Eouth will find fin-t-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families, Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms alwa.s available Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. T^jF 0 T ICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS, TIMBER 1 BRICKS I TIMBER I .he undersigned a* A Rents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL T/vIRTTA SAWMILL BARKER'S PATENT BLICK KILN, ME. CnANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con. octlon with abovo. . COMBES & DALDY, 17, QOEKIf-STIIHJiT 10 0,0 0 0 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. THILLIPPS AND SON 95 AND 97, QUKKN-STKKKT, Havo Just Opened, ex lato arrivals, 80 Packages New Patterns of PAPERHANGINGS, And to make- room for Shipments to arrive per • Carnatio' 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 Engrayings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 13G x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosivc and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all Itin'dß of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Coment. 1^" Wholesale and Retail, . PIIILLIPPS & SON. 95 __ 97, Queen-stroet. TfIDWARD WAYTE Has Just Opened : LETTS' SCRIBBLING DIARIES, LEI TS' OFFICE DIARIES, LETTS' POCKET DIARIES, LETTS' MEDICAL DIARIES LETI OFFICE CALENDARS, 1 vVARD WAYTE, 100, QUJ-iEpr-'STiREET, i Al) KLAND. i ORWICH UNION EIRI INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Establishbd a.d. 1797.] The security afforded hy this old-established offlc. is unquestionable; it is most favourably knows) throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; it_ rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained n the Colony for investment, affording the advantagei of a Local Institution, combined with ihe guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Sooiety's Offloes, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, <£_.«&



Irp HI'STLE HOTEL ! P. DARBY, ! Wholesale and Rktatt WINK AND SPIRIT STORE QUEKN-STREET AUCKLAND, Bogs leave to return many thanks to the public, for 1 their liberal support accorded him for many yeari , past. Having ereoted splendid Premisos on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandtman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's ChiEnpsgT.e—Perrier, Jouct's Champagne- Moscde, pints and quarts Claret- Ch_t.au, Laroso Claret— Lafute Claret-Leoville Claret—St Julian's ' Real Old Jamaica Rum Henne.sy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED CASVA MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Al owancca made to wholesale purcha-.rs, TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same ts from bohded Store, told in any quantity. rsIHE UtfDEP.SIGISEDHAVEON SALE X AND TO APEIVE : Gourock Canvas, A1 Extra Paster lire's Royal f-avy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas I Wilson and CuLnngham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal 0 cases Copper sheathing A lid a large .tocfc of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandlery. D. H. McKENZIE. Anckland, November 5, 1875. MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY G.5.R. BURGESS, pure Ultramarine Blue' Man ufacturer, haa trio pleasure to inform the Grocers, General Dialers, and ihe public of Aucklmd in particu'ar, that lie has begun the manufacture of his c lebrate-d Blue. He has taken convenient premises i in Parneli, where he can produce an article., of i fcuperior quality to meet the demands cf the people. He lias confidence in the undertaking, haying a thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture; being lor many years, in connection with Harper's Twelvetrccs, the renowntd Manufacturers. Also, that ho can produce an article of a pure genuine quality, pit at least Id per lb cheaper, givss him con fidence cf general supio t, A trial is eoheilcd. His Auckland egents are—Messrs G, W. wod, H. B. Morton, _nd Warnock Bros. •AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, I EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I 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. "THB HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-stitch_ (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It WiU hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, ,tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This, machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and wiU work equaUy weU on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread . It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detrao from the merits of any other machine. We clainf to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT RKGABD TO PBIOB, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, In competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished —Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use, AU securely packed in strong case>vith hinges. PRICE:— Complete in bojc , .8410 With Table and Treadle _6 15 With Table and Treadlo, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key j_B Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. I ..In proof of their superiority over aU other machines we guarantee them for five years. To be had at aU SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, Anu of aU Storekeepers Throughout the Colony sole importers:_ ' L. D. NATHAN: & CO., . AUCKLAND. '; ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, ■ "■'■ *_In Red and__Blue, "from £5, Free gon] board ship any part of New Zealand. ! Inscriptions Accurate and Beaufijul. __T PlansJandSPricesFßKE from JOHN|LEGGE, Sculptor,, Aberdcon, Scotland, _ , jjp x> rT~ s a l c To Arrive, per ' Carnatio.' j 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared Drilling Machine . , 1 26ft bed, 14in centre, Screw-cutting Gap Lathe ' 1 16ft „ 91 „ „ 1 16ft „ 9_- „ „ " J" . 1 Planing Machine, to plane 10ft x 3ft, and'latl.e l in 3ft deep on the table, self-actingjjon (the horizontal, vertical, and angular cuts I Do do, 4ft x Sft. and take In 2ft deep BROWN.^AMPBSLL AfcCQ.



T. DICKINSON^! FUNERAL Jfgji UNDERTAEBB I [ESTABLISHBD / ".' -\ 1859.] ,| S|„|f \ '.:-"/ i i J - _ E a-a '.:■• '•-•■- -M ~ «^ «■§ l|isll i :-::;' o | sf« < -H--.m* fits'' U f S <cj ■ • $3 ** yTP T I A N~J3TUTDI ■$■ WIRE GAUZE BLINDS AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAT BE HAI> AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND 11 MANUFACTORY, .:.'. 9 COBNER OP COOK AND GRBT-STREBTB, , iff Of any dimensions, in any number from One to if!' Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality • m and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by,poßt,j M. __Tbusby, ' i Local Manufacturer and Importer of the M-terl&l, •'•'-' Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker, {many years established at City Road, London), __a__f__. turerof every description of Window Bu_dsjPh___ and Ornamental Wiro Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and painted.—YE N ET.IAN HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auo_l___4 p;. A~' aEU JT JJ' "B R~T, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHSffIS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH), '" 1 ELLIOT T-STR EB T, 1} Opposite Market Entrance. M A S having devoted special attention to the nuura. faotiir'e of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work-is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New ZealaH i woods, able to make to order any description of work ® for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends,;com. { bining great elegance with usefulness Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. •■■; J' TRADE %^^^Z TJ OUYER, GtJILXE T & . COGNAC. :" [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSRS. LEWIS* BROTHERS-* , Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrate.. BRANDY, so justly considered the finest mada ■ They always have on hand Hhds. Oaarter-caskfl, oises, and Imperialflasks. .;' W. HARD WI 0 X • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL . PROVISION MERCHANT, '.].,'__ SnORTLAND CRESCENr, " ~_ . IM Auckland. G.W.H. in returning thanks to his numerous friend- and the public generally for their kind sup- 1 port daring the past, is glad to inform them..hat he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted, to his care. ' ■ ■ • None but First-class Goods guaranteed. . . I 'THE GEE A EST WONDER 7 Of •*■ MODERN TIMES. !v_ Long experience has proved these tamo remedle to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter complaints which are ihore particularly incidental tc the life of a miner, or to those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills wil' guard the system against those evils which so ofie beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and at disorders of tho liver and stomach—the frequent fC rerahnerfl of fever, dysentery, '''"UThcea, and cholera :;,. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout' the civilised world, with - directions for use in almost every langnage. • ■ '• a» They are prepared only by the Proprietor, ___(___ Holloway, 633, Oxford-street, London. ;r V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from ' c ltedStateß I : : . . - . .... .■■ i> ia_ 'Vi%}s*k... ■■ ■ -■•.-. : . sto JJ McCUL SX >T * FUNERAL LNDERTAKER, TnQ p op HOB'SON-HTR X Tgg ,M /alexandel\ M /£/.■■ /x/"'""""" B"^\ o ,_?/ #o/IiEWCOODSVA\\ftJ __./ |^:/FRESHDESICNSIr:\ )>] \2^ EVERY MAIL^*/ ALL G.OOJDS| OU ARAN TEED AND Every description of J JEWELLERY Manu factured on the premises. ;