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11 Miscellaneous. I |:1 ■ j jjOAPER BAGS! pAPER BAGS! jP f Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bag 3 Millinery Bags. !fi] WRAPFING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Small Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, ' |3£~ Printed if required Price Lists on application, E. "BAIRD, Victoria-street, nlllolo /gent for lVossra Smith, Andorson, anil Co. j\ I'ii.per and B;ig Manufacturers. Scotland, .jj'jm'lNKS AND XT ALL I %UR3STISHING WAREHOUSE. Wholesale and Ret/ul. 'J i 118 Visitors to Auckland sho inspect the I I ! |i jXTENSIVEDISPLAY jF FURNITURE II ; i!| Of every description for the complete fur- I 1 nishing of a housa of any class, with a view to taste combined with utility. \ JSljljr LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH jijl ' GUARANTEED QUALITY. i j|hARPETS.—WINKS & HALL.— || ' CARPETS! CARPETS! ii|ARPETSJ! CARPETS!!! ',! ! i S ||| Without exception the largest and best * m ent in Auckland to select from. BRUSSELS, TAPESTIY, I|l 2 AND 3 PLY KIDDERJVLNciTER. i ijlillOOlß, MANILA, & JUTE MATTING FELTS, AND FELT SQUARES, HEARTHRUGS, | ii Lain & fancy door mats, floorcloth I ] Ili LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET. j|| II : PTJRTAINS.—WINKS & HALL HI i* I1 I CURTAINS ! CURTAINS ! w'URTAINS! CURTAINS ■!! ■' |i, if 1 Net. Lace, Swiss, and Muslin, 'Ml In Great Variety, ;!•!; NEW PATTERNS, |'j [lk and worsted damasks ■ 11- REPS AND CRETO2TNES, [IB ILLIARD CLOTHS, ii I ij I LTCEIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES > PERAMBULATORS. I WIIT E S 8s lULL, | Wholesale and Retail| 'I iBINETMAKEES & UPHOLSTERERS I ! AGTCNTS I"OR jl ] ROVER & BAKEK'S SEWING MACHINES. iibILLIAM WILSON, II ? jii Invites the attention of his customers and ! i i the public generally to an unusually large assortment of I ijfMMER DEESS MATERIALS AND jl | MILLINERY, IS 'J S T OPENED VP, Jill Comprising the following special lines :— I ' REE CASES LADIES' AND MISSES' II LEGHORN HATS, 11 In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s 6d 11 ' cach ' II ! CASE SLEEVELESS JACKETS AND CAPES ; If NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED | DRESS SILKS; 11, tESS MATERIALS ' In every fashionable texture; I I I OASE BEADED & PLAIN YAH LACES, ji'i r From 6d per yard; I CNE CAS3 SILK TIES, COLLARETTES, I , SCARFS, -RUFFLES, &c. f MILLINERY MATERIALS; I KEW DB.ESS TRIMMINGS; '« and Choice Lot of REAL OSTRICH I J ''HERS, FLOWERS, WREATHS, &C, I ? 111' ];'■■ ''■■. j....;. V,' i ■:•.,- • : ' > . I \ All marlced extremaly low; 11. Jlj j i :''\ CHILDKEN'S tJNBERCLpTHING ; | 11. p s<'^argo Setection of !' '; '' ,v ;,' ■■■.OISS' AND CHILDRKN'S STAYS,. „,;'! I '■ bLTNES, ETC. ; I M] ,:■'«. ' ' * '■ ' fll ?"-"'• V AND <^^OYES. I "'■■ X WILSON, |'| ■'. r-h^'--" :Street, aucklahd j" . I .' ■' ■.•',: ,' . «KET, THAMES. I .;;■■': -';.: ■ ..and ire ;;' " . v : > ny ' . II 1 if '"'.'■' '-: ••■"'" -;-""% I'TRB OR : :■;) '-'.'..' '- *JWEST ■' ; (111 |i lli'l ' ■ ' ~.i V;I € . n at any of the If -I ' ■ ' ■ R, ■■■■'! i ■ i ittfH'' „,..■,:;:' iv ■ ;*;,V',;v,.,;;;.',:,,';'*-i.,vi,' •■•.'■-»;,



Drapery. XsJr LJ . « ri m Ou m jjh X fj QQ CO 0 v I J—J \&\ «J> Z7"\ f-tr *""} (J rasaSsSS jyjj > ID & © i ki s ~ o@ I LLj W Z (*"*} T 1 >■' CD b rt M U . ! Km II H iff* ~~\ s I I \JJ. — bj X —J «&« ISfforcJuuidlaa. KUMMER & CO. HAVE ON SALE, TO AR VS EX GLENLOKA, ---60 cases White's celebrated Eed Heart Kum 20 oses Btieglitz's tine Champagne (quarts) 20 ciseu „ „ (pint 3) 5 caries French Prunes and other Preserves 8 casks Counter Scales, " Thos Lees's," Birming ham, from 71b to 84!b 18 cases 18 frames " Thos Lees's" Platform Weighing Machines, 4, 6, and 7cwt EX CAKHATIC -25 ewes, each 1 dozen ) n n ,,K n . v~*, n « 100 cases each 24 flasks [ Tf Ga"t,'"+ \f a 26 cases, each 48 Hasks j Favounte Bnmdy EX BENENUE, BRODtCK CASTLH, &c — 100 casea Fiae French Claret 3, well assorted I*o casea Hennessy's Brandy 10 quarter-caslis do do 10 cases Heal French Sardines (quarters) 15 cases »,, ~ (hUves) 60 drums Prices Celebrated Rangoon Oil 12 tons Keat Arinealed Drawn an*i Oiled Feneirig Wire, in lewt bundlea. No C, 7, and 8, Nettlefolds and Co. ON HAND, EX LATE ARRIVALS - 90 cases and J-boxes Fresh Tobiccos, consisting of Venus, Henrietta, Victory, Santec, Swan Bright, and Black Diamond, all fuliy 12 to the lb. 10 tons Not Company's White Sugar, Light Yellows, &c. 165 half-chosfcs Fine Congou Teaa (assorted), also 111b boxes SFIKIT3 AND WINES, both in cuse and bulk, consisting of Hennessy's, Gautier's, De Laaga's Brandy, 1 doz, flasks and half flaska; JDKZ Geneva, Whiskey, Old Tqm, Port, t-herry. Claret, Champagne, Burgundy, and .Liqueurs ALB AND PORTER, In quarts antl pints, best brands LIME JOICE, in quarter-casks OILMEN'S STORM of all kinds, fresh ship ments—Salmon, Real French Sardines (halves and quarters), Pickles (various .brands), Salad and Castor Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian OILS, Linseed (boiled and raw), Rangoon, Castor (in case* of 17 gallons) While Land. Varnish, and all sorts of Paints and Dryera. SUMMER & CO., CORNER OF FORT AND COMMERCE-STREETS Auckland, January 4,1876. pAPERHANGINGS. NEW DESIGNS ! IMMENSE VARIETY! HOLLAND^ BUTLER ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Forfahshire— PAPEEHANGINGS For the Entrau Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPEEHANGINGS For the" Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms r^'SRHANGINGS For Ceilings PAPEKHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designa PAPERHAKGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS : Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builders | ? at a Liberal Discount. ■ CILT;ItOULDINGS " \ For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS; Room Decorations. , . HOLLANIT&"~B'dTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OT? GLASS SHADES, ' , MATaniAlb TOR V.4X rLGWKKS, PAIjrTERIi 1 AND AH^IS S MATKRIALB BTO., 23_& 80, VIOTOKIA-STREET, AUCKLAND TVTATIOiNAL INSiIEANcFcOMPANT 11 ■■ ' ov ■ ■■ . • . ' ■ ■ NSW , ' :; '. CAPITAL *1 000060 RESERVE FUND..... ..^.".T.5000 . With unlimited Liability of Bhareholflora. Ingnjances effeotca againnt Loss by Fire; ana on Hulls for the voyagq or time; alao on 'Merchandise; and "Freight by 'fi 4 I Steamer and Sailing Vessel. "Voot covered against all risks from Sheep's back, oi :.;y from Wool shed, till delivered in London. . ; -LOWEST OURKENT,RATES.:;' ;"--gns, and Prompt Settlement of Losses ;; %ENKT E. WILLIAMS, , j Mnusgor, ■ - > ; :;- l-'jiiVftwflt. ,



■ Ironmongery- Jg a POETEE AND CO., FT3ESIBH3KG AST) BUILDERS' ' IRONMONGERS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND IMPORTERS OF JAMES DIXON & SON'S Electro-Plated Cruet !>.nd E^(j Frames, Tost and Coffee Pots. Candle sticks," Butter Coolers, Batter Knives, etc., Britannia Motal Tea and Coffee Pots, etc. LOCKWOOD'S Table Cutlery, Poefret ana Pen Knives, Scissors. UP.ON7.EI> nnd BB FENDERS, Stool Eire Irons, Umbrella «nH Hat and Co.it Stands, Bronzed HatUsreks, he, AMERICAN BROOMS, Hath Brooms, Scrub, Bannister, Cloth, and Paint Brushes, Sasn Tools, otc, etc. ■ REGISTER GRATES, Fino Cast and Berlin Black, Sham Registers, Leamington Ranges, Open Tire Ranges with Steam Closet?, etc. SHOWER, SPONGE, HIP, and TOOT BATHS, Sets of Japanned Toilet Ware, Toilet Cane and Pailß, Tea Trays, English and Colonial Tin wa'-c, Bird Cages, etc. GALVANIZED GAME NETTING, Sets of Garden Tools, Garden Botiißßß I-awn Mowino Machines, Garden and Pruning Shears. PRUNING, VINE DRESSING, and FLOWER GATHERING SOIS3OIIB, Cordon Seats, svnd Croqiiet Chairs. ill ; ; li'll SPEAR" find JACKSON'S Solid SIrcrSPADES i- )iuliiiT Forks, Digging Forks, Border Forks Draining Tools, etc, LAWN, Grass, and Fern Scythe American Hops and Rates, Hay Rakes, English and American Hay Forks, Heaping Hooks, Sickles, etc., etc. AMERICAN FLOUR TUBS, Buckets, Tubs, Wash Hoards, Bullock Bows, Shovels, Spade Handles, Scythe Snaths, Lift and Force Pumps, Lamps, Braces and Bits, Wringing Machines, Hummers, Nails, Seed bowers. Corn Shellers, Hammer Handles, Dover Egg-Beaters, and Apple JParers, etc. LOCKS, HINGES, BOLTS, Wire and Ewbunk Nails. BUILDERS' and CABINETMAKERS' BRASS FOUNDRY. GAS STOVES, for Baking, Boiling, CrillinE, etc. No one should bo without a Gas Stovk. Cook l" l!.g by Gas being the most cleanly and economical luode known, particularly so during the- summer months. GOSPEL OAK, and Orb Galvanized Corrugated IRON. AGENTS for T. PERRY & SON'S Fire-proof Safes and Iron Bedsteads. J] # PORTER AND CO., WHOLESALE IRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. E. P. & Co. have Large Shipments of Ironmongery to arrive per ' Ockak Mail,' and ' Star of Gkhmany,' now due from London, and ' Lizzie Fox,' from tiew York. ex 'star of germaty' : 496 CASKS AND OASES, 1,880 BARS AND BUNDLES,,IIG PLATES— Sheet Zinc, 40 casks Stearw Thrashing and Finishing Machines, with Seven-Horse Engine Flangn Truck Wheels " Corflps" Ewbink Nails, 1 to 0 in. Galvanized Iron Tubs and,buckets Chain and Zigzag Harrows Biokforrt's Tat Fuze Smith and WelMooa's Cooking Stoves Marplea aud Sen's Tools Bar, Plate and Shct Iron Gilpin's Angers and Bits Sp and Jac.lCKon'ti Pit Saws North BritisU I Rubber Belting and Sheet Rubber Fussell's Fern Hooks Charcoal Irons Colza and Linseed Oil, In drums and casks Vyces. Bolts and Huts, Locks and Hoes Brass Foundry, Weighing Machines Dray Axles, Cross Cut Saws, etc., etc. ex 'qckaw mail': 29 CASKS AND CASES, 100 PKGES., 1,800 BAES & BUNDLES, 190 SHEETS, 200 KEGS, 140 DRUMS : Stocks and Dies, Braces, Drills, etc. Davis's Knife Cleaning Machines Sad Irons, Bar and flat Weights Bench Vyces Milk Pans, Horse Nails Kenrick's Patent Tinned Holloware Bolts and Nuts, Coach Screws, and Bed.ScrewS Enamelled Ware Steam Cocks, Whistles, Tallow Cups, etc. Brass Deep Well Pumps, with air vessels Newcastle and Bilston Grindstones Nettlefold's ticivws Dietz and Co.'s Kerosine Lamps Patent Eclipse Kerosina Lamps Avery's Weighing Machines Wheat Mills and Sola Springs Grocers' and Butchers' stand Scales, agate centres Hemp Plough, and Clothes Lines Italian Flax Gaaket, Oakum Fishing Lines, Shop Twines Patent Lever Locks, Shtepshears. Ewbank Wire Nails BBH Bar Iron Glass Paper and Emery Cloth, etc., etc., etc. EX 'lizzie FOX': 80 CASES AND CASKS : Ames and Collins, Rd and Sr M Shovels Scythe Snaths, Cherry's Hammers Douglas Pumps Wringing Machines, Univoral Finishing Nails in bulk and papers Kerosine Table and Hand Lamps Kerosine Sun and Spring Burners Spade and Shovel Handles, Corn Shellers Ox Bows and Bow Pius Cahoon's Patent Seed Sowers Dover Egg Beaters and Apple Parers Ash Planking, Spokes and Hubs Axe, Pick, Mining Pick, and Sledge Handles, to., etc. Wholesale Pbemises : ™ HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agricultural Implement Warehouse: O'Connelil street (late Daily Southern Cross Office). itS" All Goods carefully Packed and Forwarded with despatch. "DISQTJIT, DCBOUCHE & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. /dubguche& cfm ' IN HDS.,3QR,-CASKSsL CASES, AND FLASK *»--—■ . „ . $;«;;-; 3 '~ " SST^-SOM ActEKTS IN ATOKLAHD-^.'.^^ If F. NATHANJ& CO., '



Eotete. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, ' vulcan lane. Three Star Brandy. choice wines and spirits. Billiards. M OYL E' S WHARF HOTEL, JLvJL - LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champagne SeoMiack, Inipnrial half-pints, ]Ss per rioz., expressly for Invalids, for sale at MOYLE'S Soup, Fish, Meat, Pastry, and Tea,, Is,, at MOYLE'S. All Meals, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Is., at... MOYLE'S. Beds, Is. and Is. 6d.. at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best quality, at MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at ~ MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. X\T AKJNEE'S COMMERCI AL HOTEL, VV CHMSTCTIUItCII. Mr. F. W. WATtXER begs to inforra intondlnf; Vinitors to CntiUrtmry Hial thr- ImprovftTnentsthat he hn« recently inatic r«nder the Commercial Hotel second to none in Hew Zeaiaud A. cnn?iiipral)l(! portion of tho pround /loor of the New Building in dovntcd Holely to SAMPLE UOOMS ; tlniH affording uimsual aclvantages lo Commercial Gentlurnoji. Familiefl visiting Cliristchnrch will, the proprietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. The Bath-room 3 are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and tlie proprietor hopes that his own lonft ox ppriencf in tho trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by con noisseurs to be the linest in tho Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications aadri.'Si-ed to MR. W. P. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Ohristchureh. UTARH O T E L ; O ALBEUT-STREET. PATRICK GORMAN (Late of the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell), Having taken tho above splendid Hotel, begs to announce tbat no attention on his part shall he Wfintinjj to render it wiiat its nr/.o ani accounnoda tion entitle it to be, the leading Hotel in Auckland. To through Travellers by tho mail Rteßmers, and toßi-ttlers jromtho country, the Star Hotel may bo specially recommended. Its bedrooms and private apartments are second to none, and its proximity to the AVharves, Markets, and Public Buildings, con stitute another gieat recommendation. None but the best brands of Spirits and Cigars. The Billiard Saloon is lofty and well voniilatod. The Tablo is odo of Alcock's best, and tho cues and other accessories are first-class. EED LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Free man's Ba ). DONA? D McCREQSOR has much pie*BUre in in forming tho public that he baa taken c above hotel, and havinj,' made extensive addition., and im provements, his triendsaud the public willjflnd every comfort nnd convenience. Wines and Spirits of tho best brands. UW fW 'PTi «f?TJIf Tf 1? JLSi i, X. i&) JJ Ji! *4 V i W J'l WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COKNER OF'QUEEN AND WeLLESLEY-STREETS'j Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &o. J.H. would respectfully call tho attention of tht public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including the following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling Martell's HOCK— De Laage Fills "** Deinhard's Still Hennessy's ,*» CHAMPAGNE— Biequit De Bouche and Do Lossy De Laage flasks, Rodcrers WHISKY— Moetß and Chandon's Kinahan's LL Cliquot Punville's Seckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the heßt brands &c., &c. and blends. BURGUNDY-Nuits UM— C. Polack Red Heart SAUTERNES, very choice White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, in Henke's stone and white jottle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, imported.by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS WINES— Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Fleur de Alpß medical gentlemen. Kummel ■ Amontillado Sherry,1 &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds, CLARET- BITTER-INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomya BRANDY— Tod Heatleya , Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &o. Ginger ' Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, &0.,' &c, 'at 1b and Ib. 6d. ALB and PORTER of the best branda. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. Old punctually attended to. Terms :—Cash. Tlexandra family hotel, J\. PARNELL. J. W. MELTON begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that this favorite Hotel is now entirely renovated and open for tho reception of families and visitors. The Parlors and' Bedrooms are well furnished, and command magnificent views. The Billiard Room is fitted with first-class Table and every requisite. Hot, Gold, and Shower Baths Thefbest procurable stock "3 Star Battle-axe." Meals at all hours."-English and AustralianSpapers, Billiard Furniture always on eale. PO S^T -O FfToE HOTEL, ftEEY-STRBET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the Pouth will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWLN, Proprietor. MONEY TO LEID on .first-class freehold eeurity, low. 1 rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, ahortland-atree' jyOJSIEY TO LisNl* in large o? ;,:-.! small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Lalshley, Solicitor, High-street jg^f|AA]SlD SMALLER SUMS S&<*J\.?\J to LEND on Freehold Security. Tntereet low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Bhortland-strept. E I D' is COACH LEAVES Auckland: I Onehunga: , 8.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m, 6.46 p.m; i



Miscellaneous' W. ■' C. "~D BNNB S, IMPOETER «■ OF SCOT, •J&A^Rillt FEIS«SS<" Extres> jf - l N WHEELER AND HOME SHUTTLE ''- ' "'' ?W : WILSON'S LITTLE WANZER * * ' , ,' - \ ' 'M W\ r l;\ ' , ||| HOWE'S IMPROVED LITTLE STRANGER /^^^U^ "V ' > TABLES & STANDS 1 , . ": ' ' .-. i ™ =« B THOMAS' «^f _>' ' M r^ ' Uj MACHINES. VERY LIBKRAL DISCOUNT TO TEE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINED, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. W. 0 DENTOS, being tho largest Importer of all Sowing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, cau offer lljo bent advantages to purchase™. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay x'uents taken. Nf-eclles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites lor the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Eeitfl, "¥7". O. DUNNES Albert Buildings, Queen-street, qpposits Auckland Savings Bank.



gPECIAL JNOTI'CE.| H. L. POSSENNISKIE "DEG3 to return hi* sincere llmnlm for the very j ** liberal support ho lias hitherto received, and takes I this opportunity of informing hi.inujm.rons customers ' itnd the p ibl!c he lias just received, by j he last Kiifdish sliij.p, " -Superior j ASSORTMENT OF aCJM.V'.EK GOODS, -OONSISTINfI OS1 — J West of England, Scotch, & Bannock- j BtTKN TWKEDS ; j Also, some SWk and Fancy Votings (new patterns), ' Superfmo Black and Blue Broad Clotia. j Ex ITero, and late arrivals— Geelono, Sydney, and Mosa el Tweeds. The above Goods having just arrived, H. T,. P. is enabled to offer Garments at the following prices:— i Trousers £12 6 | Trousers and Vests 118 0 i Tweed Suit .. 315 0 | All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and a Good Fit Gtmkaktrkd. Tlie above prices aro for CASH, my motto being SMALL PIIOITIXa AND QUICK KESXU'.SHS.'J H. L. POSSENNISKIE, TAILOR AND H^iBIT MAK^R, New Zealand ".House, sfoktland-atbekt. attoklawt) rPHEJS YOU LL KJSMrtMBKE ME. When other Hoots and other Shoe!!, Have not been wearing well, Ami, by the languages that you urn;, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Hoots, which have much bettor been, Then you'll remember me. When Soles t;row thin, and Uppers Hgbt,| Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a Bight, Unsightly to the eyes ; When broken Boots shall wear a^mask — A patch—you'll grieve to Bee, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAK %* BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queon-strt et, Auckland OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at lOst. Cd. 'Impair! How can this be dono? By Co-operation. Remember ours is 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, Tlub quality can not be imported to sell at the price. i o oTo~cTo ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS AND SON 95 AND 07, QUKKN-STREBT, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80 Packages New Patterns of PAPER HANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per • Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducements to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and wator; Canvas, Paper, Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 130 x 72 Polished and Rough Plato, bheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' andDeco:ators' Sundries Portland Cement. IST Wholesale and Retail, PHILLIPPS h SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OP PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above havp been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Coßt, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of oxcellent patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to seleot from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will'be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. TJT O~ T. I 0 E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHEK3'. TIMBER! BRICKS J TIMBER I The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRTTA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBXOK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute In con^ ectiou with above. COMBES f & DALDY, 27, QUBBN-SXttraT » .r;,:'j 'v



iT» HISTLB HOTEL P. DARBY, Wholesale anx> Ewait WINK AND SPIRIT STOKE QTJKKN-STRKET AUCKLAND, Bogs ava to return many thanks to the public, for their libaral support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old Hou:-.e which was destroyed by fire, heis now prepared to tsscute all orders entrusted to him from tovm or country, with tho CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— SancUman'fi Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, 'Gordon's 3herry Champagne—Cliquot's C.'h*mpasne—Perrter, Jouet's Champagne- Moseile, pints and quarts Olarot- Chnteau, Larosa Claret—LafHte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Ju)ian's Real Old Jamaica Kara Hennesxy's Three Stay Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED OASB3 MATVE UP TO OEDEB DIFFERENT BRANDS. • BASS'S ENGLISH ALB ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Al owancea'.' made to wholesale purchasers, TERMS : ST 11ICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity. PHOTOCJR APHY SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have mnch pleasure in informing theii fi iends and fhp public that tlicir Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior chiPH of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, [■water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUKEN-STRiiET, Corner of Wellesley-street West,1 Over Messrs. Hewin's. ■■RJTEW LOCAL IN D U SJT R V G-.'TJ. BURGESS, pure Ultramarine Blue" Manu facturer, has the pleasure to inform the ttroctrs, General Dealers, and >he public of Auckland'in partictl'ar, that he has begun the manufacture of his e-lebratnti Blue. He bus taken convenient premise in I'arnell. where ho can preclude an article of superior quolily to nief't the demands of the people. Ho hiis confidence in the undertaking, having 2 thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture: beirn^ ior many years, in connection with Harper's Twclvetrees, tlio renowned Manufacturers. Also, that ho can produce an article of a pure genuine quality, at nt loiipt id per lb cheaper/gives him con. fldence of general euppo t, A trial is Bolicited, His Auckiand sgents are—MessrSj G., W. wen, H. B. Jlorton, and Warnock Bros. GENTLEMEN'S pLOTHING, MEECEET, &c. Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats.in the various shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufacturers, Thus saving at least 30 per cent, to Purchasers; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG IWEEDE With W.K.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. rpHilS FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED ■*- ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dres* Military Corazza, Rifle, &c.; the New Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, verj choice goods; White Crape ditto, epecia lino .1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper Serge, and Tagao Silk Salts c ases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, Whit< and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Stripec ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red Drat Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk anc Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 ssise Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studf and Solitaires, some of which are greai novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes toe numerous to particularise, with latesi designs. The Largest and Most Varied Stock of] HATS anc CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Kattray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shiri are expressly made in any material or shape. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 6, Queen-street. BAY OE ISLANDS COAL YARD BEEAKWATJEE EOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HEWRY GILFILLAN, Agent. r\\HE U2TDERSIGHED HAVE ON SALE X AISID TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal N avy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Lfith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal egcases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors ana Chains and General Ship Chandlery. D. H. MoKENZIB. .Mok.la&d November 61 876.



7p T. DICKINSON, I! : : FUOBAL ,F^ UNDERTAKES \ [ESTABLISHED / V i 1359.] i i p!| g , ; £!^ll Wf 11111 YTOri: TI AN" BLINDa WIRE GAUZE BLINDS AND PERFORATED ZfNC .BLINDS, MAT BJ3 HAT) AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, Cohner of Coon and Grey-streets, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality and reasonable price's, and sent to all parts of New Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by po-s*,., M. H. BUSBY, t"? Local Manufacturer and Importer of the' Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker, (many years established at City Road. London), Manufac turer of every description of Winrfow Blinds, Plain and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned. altered, repaired, and" painted.— VENETIAN HOTJSK, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auckland. in i ■ NMcCU L S X V FUNERAL LNDEJEtTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-BTR KWT. TRADE CL MAEE. BOUYEE, GUILLET & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSES. LEWIS BROTHERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated! BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand .Hhda. Ouarter-caskSi Cases, and Imperial flasks. RW. DYSON. 0 NEW PREMISES, s 4, qu,e;>en-steee t, Five doors above Vulcan Lane. R.W.D. is now offering EXTRAOEDTNARY BARGAINS IN CUMMER J)RE3SES. Splendid Grenadines, from S|d per yard French and English Printed Muslins, some most exquisite goods, at 25 per cent discount. Tassan, Mogadore, and Japanese Silks, a large assortment. Is llid and 3s 3d; usual prices, 3s 9d and 4s Cd. One of the best assortments of Black Silks ever offered in Auckland, fully 20 per cent, under value. JUST OPENED : A very choice parcel of Infants' Worked Robes, Gowns, Hoods, Cloaks, and Babyware generally. Ladies' Nights, Embroidered Skirts, and Under clothing generally. A considerable Overstock in this Department, and consequently an Unusual Reduction has been made throughout. English-Trimmed Bonnets and Ladies' Hats at English Cost. Untrimmed Straw Hats for Ladies and Children, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at half-price. CARPET AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT An Entirely New Stock, bought at a considerable discount, and offered accordingly :—- Superb Tapestry, Brussels, and Kidderminster Carpets, from 3s lid, instead of 4s 9d. Patent Felt Carpets, from is IOJd, instead of 2s 4d. Passage Floor Cloths, all widths, 20 per cent, dis count. Carpets planned and made to order. Some very cheap lines in Lace and Muslin Curtains. R, W. DYSON, Genebal and Fancy Drafbr't Warehouse, (Next Waters, Confectioner.) AS E U E F E R T, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNBS3 THE BtTKK OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, . Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the mann facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, oom bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate oharges. ORWICR UNION Fl!.iE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established offloe is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its 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, affording1 the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, A gen*