Printed aridipublished by Hie proprietors, Gkobg* ' MoCollaoh Reed, of St George's Bay, andHMjß*J Brbtx, of ParneU, at their General Steam P#tWw Office, Wynilbain.streeMiD ths Cltyf of Anc««»*,;[ New ealand :—' , Saturday, Febrnary 5,18Y6

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAYM MAY 8, 1563



Miscellaneous. ■ p APE ii JB rt GS ! pAPER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Furplo Bags ;, ~ » Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPPING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Smtll H.id and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Puper, IW Printed it required Price Lists on application, ,' R, B'IR D. VICTORIA-STREKT, . Sole Agenf; for Mossrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag AiaputactUTßrs, Scotland. AN ESTABLISHED FACT! JOHN~~SMITH IS OS TIIE / RIGHT SIDE-NOT THE WRONG!!! I beg to announce to my numerous patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 OASES OF DBAPERY & CLOTHING, Which will be SOLD at the dame astonishing LOW PRICES as all the Goods which have been purchased from me since I opened my New Drapery and Clothing Establishment. The following are the contents of the above Cases, in addition to my very Large and Varied Stock of upwards of £SO,OOO. 4 cases Prints, all at 6>£d, worth 9>£d 2 „ Brown Hollands, from 6>£d 3 „ Dress Materials, from 6>£d 2 „ Horrock's Longcloth, from s^^ 1 „ Aberdeen Winceys 1 „ Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s 6a. CLOTHING. 2 cases Nelson Galatea CoatF, 26s 6<l 2 „ Nelson Tweed Suits, from 52s Gd 1 „ Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vests, 26s 6d 1 „ Nelson Tweed Trousers, at 16s 6d 1 „ West of England Tweed Trousers, at 10s Cd 1 ,-, Boys' and Yonths' Tweed Suits 1 „ Boys' Knickerbocker Suits 2 ,i Two-Anchor Moles, from 7s 9d 1 „ Oxford Flax tthirts. from 6s 9d j. „ Crimean Shirts, 7s 6d 2 „ Trousers and Vests, 19s 6d 1 „ Trousers and Vests, 22s 6d. 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 are fnlly 30 per cent lower than any other honse in Auckland, as he buys for Cash (and sells for Cash only), which enables him to defy competition. I beg to take the opportunity of returning my sin cere thanks to my very numerous old customers for their continued patronage, also to the public in general for the very liberal support accorded me since vay return from England to Auckland. JOHN SMITH, QUETSN-STREET (Next (o United Service Hotel), WILLIAM WILSON, Invites the attention of his customers and the public generally to an unusually lai'ge assortment of • SIJMMER DEESS MATEEIALS AKD MILLINERY, JUST OPENED UP, Comprising the following special lines :— THREE CASES LADIES' AND MISSES' LEGHORN HATS, l, In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s 6d each; JTB CABE SLEEVELESS JACKETS AND CAPES; NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED DSESS SILKS j DRESS M A T E R I A L S In every fashionable texture; OIE OISE BEADED :& PLAIN YAH LACES, Prow 6& per yard; ONB'OASIB SILK TIES, COLLARETTES, ;f t / SCARFS, BOTTLES, fee. ... NEW MILLINERY MATERIALS; NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS^ A Large and Choice Lot of REAL OSTRICH FEATHERS, FLOWERS, WREATHS, &0., All marked extremely low v ADIEI' AND CHILDREN'S TODERCLOTHIITO; A Large Selection of BABY-LINEN, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STAYS, CRINOLINES, ETC. ; NEW HOSIERY AND GLOVES.' WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & 206, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND AND AT POLLEN-BTBEET, THAMES. T~^~YyTv' F F B B. T, 9 CABINETMAKER,1 : (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIB EOYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKB or EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT- S T E E B T, Opposite Market Entrance. A S having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is b, the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of wort for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining «reat eleganoo with usefulness. ___ . Families supplied witli Ornamental Furniture ai moderate oharges. rS W. HA B, D..W-I G'% \X« FAMILY OROCTSR AND GENERAL PROVIHION MERCHANT, SnOBTLiNI) ORESOEKr, j, AUCEIiANB. . ' OWH! in returning thanks to his numeroui frienrtß and tho public generally for their kind sup port d aring the past, is glad to inform them that h( - is Btill in a position to carry out with promptness anc despatch any. orders,, that may be-entrusted to nil fa, care. ■ , L ~» ,- $ , .- . X Mone but fltßt-class Gloods guaranteed.



J Drapery. *** H (jj ■ Oil! m put CD ° 7 W Q Z 0 iv h Ph yj H S 3 <™ P 0 s &L Q ill P J > mft o IH ■ x bhekJ kl 0 [S * W m -H 0 Z n O £ H v CD • z O Q <1 i- Merciiaiadiae. TT U M M E R & 00. HAVE ON SALE, TO AR V£ EX GLENLORA,— 60 cases White's celebrated Bed Heart Rum 20 cases Sticglltz's iine Champagne (quarts) 20 c»ses „ ~ (pints) 5 cases French Prunes and other Proserire3 8 casfes Counter Scales, " Thos Lees's," Birming ham, from 71b to 841b 18 cases 18 frames " Thos Lees's" Platform Weighing Machines, 4, 5, and 7cwt EX CAEKATIC -25 ewes, each 1 dozen j Gautier Frere3 100 cases, each 24 flasks f Favourite lirandy 25 cases, each 48 J-flasks ) EX BENENIXE, BRODICK CASTLE, &o.— 100 casea Fine French Clarets, well assorted mo cases Hennessy's Brandy 10 quarter-cisks do do 10 cases Real French Sardines (quarters) 15 c*aes „ „ (halves) 50 drams Prices Celebrated Raugoon Oil 12 tons Be3t Annealed Drawn and Oiled Fencing Wiro, in lewt bundles, No 6, 7, and 8, Nettlefolds and Co. ON HAND, EX LITE AERIVALB - 90 cases and :}boxts Fresh Tob'ccoi, consisting of \ enus, Henrietta. Victory, Santec, Swan Bright, and Black Diamond, all fully 12 to the lb. 10 tons Kol Company's White Sugar, Light Yellows, &c. , , 165 halt-chests Fine Congou Teas (assorted), also 111b boxes SPIRITS AND WINES, both in case pind bulk, consisting of Hennejsy's, Gautier'n, De Laage's Brandy, 1 doz, flasks and half flasks; JDKZ Geneva, Whiskey, Old Tom, Port, Sherry, Ciaret, Champagne, Burgundy, and Liqueurs ALE AND POETEE, In quarts and pints, best brands LIME JOICE, in-quarter-casks OILMEN'S STORKS of all kinds, fresh ship ments—Balmon, Real French Sardines (halves and quarters). Pickles (various brands), Salad and Castor Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian OILS, Linseed tboiled and raw), Eangoon, Castor (in casex of 17 gallons) White Laad. Varnish, and all sorts of Paints and JDryors. KUMMJER&CO., CORNER OF FORT AND COMMERCE-STREETS Auckland, January 4,1870. pAPERHANGI N G S. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY! HOLLAND~& BUTLEB ARE NOW OPENING, EX FORFARBHIRB— PAPERHANGINGS For the Entrau Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the' Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms riitffiRHANGINGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS • , Of the Latest Designs PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS 7 For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS | . Room Decorations. HOLLAND & BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, 1 MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAIHTBRS* AND ARTIS 8 , MATERIALS BTO., 28 & 80, VICTORIA-STREET. AUCKLAND I . ■ ■DISQUIT, DUBOUCHE & CO. [Established 1819.] [ SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. I' IN / HDg;,'QR,-CA9KS,E CASES, AKDjPLASK 9 Vo~ .Sole AQEio*;tN;Auckland— i I fe- NATHAN &; CO.J * £



R. Baird and Co. m H E «O I M P S O.N. • -'- •, • |J%? f^Vf f Igf I 111 f/ THE VERY BEST CHKISTMAS OR NEW YEAR PRESENT IS A " SIMPSON " JBamily Dewing Jjlachine, Price, '£7 10s., With Stand, Polished Table, and. Extras. THIS IS THE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST MACHINE IN THE MARKET, i THE "CANADIAN" LOOK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, • On Eleß-ant Marble Slab, with full Set of Extras Only £4. By our ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM of HIRE Evory Fan :l may now Procure a Genuine Guaranteed Sewing Machine. VB~ Send for our Time Payment Circular, mo GLAZIERS AND OTHERS. 200 boxctf WINDOW (?LASS, fx 'Ocean Mail 2x9, 14 x 10, 16 x 12, 90 x 14. Only BO feet in case; very handy for the couatry. Coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glasß in groat variety. For prices, which are low, apply BAIRD & COMPANY, QUKEN-STREKT. TftrAYERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, V ¥ NILK, PHAETON, HINDO, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Broad Airow, Ib. per box (English price). Post free to any part of New Zealand. A Liberal Discount on Quantities over One Dozen Boxes. . BAIRD ;& COMPANY, QUEEN-STREET, HEWIKG MACHINE COTTOK CLARK'S very best Extra Quality.—2oo yard Eeels, Black, White, and-Colourcd, 2s. per doz, Handsome Boxeß for Christmas 'Presents. MA CHIN E O I L. The Purest Winter-pressed Sperm, Ib. and Ib. Cd. per bottle. i Liberal Discount to the Trade, j Springs, Screws, Shuttles, Needles, etc, etc. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents, Queen1- Street. «TjILECTRICITY {.IS FE. 1 N PULVERMACHEE'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTEIO 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. Maj' be had of all Chemists. BAIRD & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. mO PAINTERS AND OTHERS. :OER'S PATENT WHITE ENAMEL PAINT is rapidly superseding the best White Lead; Is no poisonous,' Covers well, last longer, and is a beautifu white. : Price (to the Trade), £38 per ton; small quantities, 4£d $ lt>. BAIRD AND COMPANY, Sole Agents.



Hotels. PACIFIC H O TE X, QtrEEN-STBBKX, AUCKLAND, JOHN DARBY, P slor bhiob. Johk Dauby begs to inform his friends and the public that he has Removed from the Commercial Hotel, ShortlMid-street to the Pacific Hotel, Queeii reet, and in r«turnit g his best thanks for past patronage, hopes that by keeping brands of Wl.es, spirits, Ales, etc., hs heretofore, combined with flrefri class accommodation for travellers, he willicci; a continuance of their support OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. Three Star Brandy. choice wines and spirits. Billiards, "O RESM AN ' S HOTEL, -*- FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers, friends, and tho public, that he still supplies Winos, Spirits, &o of the best brands, at town prices. The Bottm Department has special attention. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premisos Beccnd to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, first-class attendance and civility, will insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial Ales always on draught. Bell's TAfe in London fllert. M" GYLE'S WHARF HOTEL, -LTjL. LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champagne Seokback, Imperial half-pints, 3<Ss per doz,, expressly for Invalids, for sale at MOYLE'S Soup, Fi3h, 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. (3d., at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best quality, at MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at MOYLE'S. Ship's Crows contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr. F. ,W. WARNER bogs to inform intending Visitors to Canterbury that tho Improvements that he Ikis recently xnnrte render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand A considerable portion of the pronna floor of tho New Building is devoted solely to SAMPLE HOOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurcli will, the proprietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. Tho Bath-rooms aro fitted tip with every requisite. The Cuisine is under tho snpervlPion of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that hi« own long ex perience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new P»llHard-room is acknowledged by con noisseurs to be tho finest in tho Colony. 'Bußßes, pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Oathodral Square, I Christchurch. STAR HOTEL, ALBERT-STREET. PATRICK GORMAN (Late of.tho Alexandra Hotel, Parnell), Having taken tho above splendid Hotel, bops to announce that no attention on his part shall bo wanting to render it what its sizo ana accommoda tion entitle it to be, tho leading Hotel in Auckland. To through Travellers by tho mail steamers, and to settlors from tho country, the Star Hotel may bo specially recommended. Its bedrooms and private apartments are second to nono, and its proximity to the Wharves, Markets, and Public Buildings, con stitute another gieat recommendation. None but the best brands of Spirits/ami Cigars. The Billhrd Saloon is lofty and well venlilatcd. Tho Table is one of Alcock's best, and tho cues and other accessories aro first-class. E~D LI 0 N HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Noar Freeman's Ba ). DON AID McORECOR has much pjoifluro in in forming" tho public that he has taken o above hotel, and having made extensive addition* and im provements, his friends and the. public willjjfind every comfort and convenience. Winos and Spirits of (ho best brands. XJ NITED gEBVICE wine and spirit store, Corner ofJQtjben and Wellesley-streets^ Auckland. .jJOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &o. J.H. would respectfully call the attention of the public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including tho following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling Martell's HOCK— Do Laage Fills *"* Deinhard's Still Hennessy'B A, . ' CHAMPAGNE- - Biequit De Boucho and De Lossy Do Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon'a Kinahan's LL Cliquot Dnnville's Seckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best branda &c., &c. and blends. BURGUNDY—Nuita UM— 0. Polack Red Heart SAUTERNES, very choioe White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub. ■ Absinthe GIN— CYDER and PERRY, In Henko's stone and white jostle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, imported.by , London Unsweetened J. H. Wolfe's Schnapps. LIQUEURS WINES— Curaooa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by JPleur de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummel Amontillado Sherry, &o. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds. CLARET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomya BRANDY— Tod Heatleys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &o. Ginger Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, fee.,1" &c, Sat 1b andls.6d. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Terms:—Cash. Xlexandra family hotel, Jl\. parnell. 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 are well furnished, ana command matjnificent 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 Anatralian|papers. Billiard Furaiture.alwaya on sale.



Mlscellanoons. , W. C. "DENNES, IMPORTER LITTLE STRANGER ~~| '/' || TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FO R ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. W. C. DENNES, being the largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, can offer tho best advantages to purchasers. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. W. C. IXOf IST N" E S Albert Buildings, Queen-street, opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



gPECJLAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIK 72EGS to return his sincere thanks for the very -" liberal suppoit he has hitherto received, and takes this opportunity of informing hisnumsrous customers and the public gencrall.- lie ban ju3t received, by he last Unplish chips, " : Superior ABBORTMENT OF SUMMER GOODS, -CONSISTING: OK- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock burn Twukds ; Also, some Silk and Fancy Vestings (new patterns), Superfine Black and Blue Broad Clotn. Ex Hero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Mosg el Tweeds. The above Goods havlDg just arrived, 0. L. P. Ie enabled to offer Garments at the following prices:— Trousers £12 6 Trousers and Vests 1 18 0 Tweed Suit 3 15 0 All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrank, and a Good Fit Gtjarantkud. The above prices are for CASH, my mntto being SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS..}... H. L. POSSENNJSKIE. TAILO,R AND HaBIT MAK^R, New,; Zealand Housk, swortlakp-atrert, auckland rpHESTYolr^llTkem^mbek me. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the languago that you nee, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Bomo recollection ha Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll renumber me. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,) Of Shoes you once did prize, And understanding* are a Bight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear ajmask— A patch—you'll grieve to see, In Buch a moment I but ask, Ttiat you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAK %• BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-stroet, Auckland OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. r i3pair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require tho co-operation of the public, and we will keep tho money in the colony.yrhiß quality can not b« imported to sell at the price. OST-OFFICE HOTEL, GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to tho South will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. ■rVT O T~~ ICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER I Tho undersigned as A Rents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL BARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 10 0,000 EOLLS OF PAPEKHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS AND SON 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STRKKT, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, 80 Packages New Patterns of PAPER HANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to. arrive per 1 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 Engravings, Oleoaraphs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brußheß, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosivo and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kindß of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. B3P" Wholes ale and Retail, . PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, Jgj DWA ED WATT E Has Just Opened : LE3 TS' SCRIBBLING DIARIES, LEI CS' OFFICE DIARIES, LETTS' POCKET DIARIES, LETTS' MEDICAL DIARIES LE^ OFFICE CALENDARS, 1 tfARD WAYTE, 100, Q UJBjEJN T-[ S T|R EE T, Attkland. NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established office 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, affording 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, i Agent,



KfHISTLE HOTEL I P. DARBY, Wholesale and Ebtajt WINE AND SJPIRIT STOKE ■ QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leava to return many thanks to thr« public, for I their liberal support accorded him for many yeara past. Having erected Bplendid" Premises on the site o ' the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is i now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him I from town or country, with the : CHOICEST SELECTION WINES A N°D SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandim an's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, (Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's { Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts S Claret- Chateau, Luroso I Claret—Lafitto Claret-Leoville I Claret—St Julian's Roal Old Jamaica Rum Hennesfiy*s Tljree Star Brandy And othei choice brands. p- ASSORTED CASES MATIB VP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Al owances' made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : 81 RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, sold In any quantity. BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, as its Splendid Quality has caused a host,of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. Q. E A T E F U L— COMFOETING. E P P S'S COCO A. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law which govern the operations of digestion and nutr tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties 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 judicious use of such articles of diet that a conptitution maybe gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."— See articlo in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Id in Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled;— JAMES EPPS & CO., omo3opathic chemists, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 270, pcccahilly; Works : . Euston Road, Camden Town, London "MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY J^l G.ER. BURGESS, pure^ Ultramarine Blue*' Man ufacturer, has the pleasure to inform the Grocers, General Dealers, and ihe public of Auckland'in particu'ar, that he has begun the manufacture of his celebrated Blue. He has taken convenient premises in Parnell, where he "can produce an articlei> of superior quality to meet the demands of the people. He ;has confidence in the undertaking, having a thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture; being lor many years, in connection with Harper's Twelvetrees, the renowned Manufacturers. Also, that he can produce an article of a pure genuine quality; at at least Id per lb cheaper, gives him con fidence of general euppoi t. A trial is solicited. JKis Auckland agents are—Messrsj G-.j W., wen, H. TS.fMorton, and Warnock Bros. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE J sews with the least possible amount of labour, ana a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE i? the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. s This Unequalled Machine uses a Btraight 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 will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, rnfflej hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew oh and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detr&o from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT EEGABD TO PBIOS, 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, 031, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use, All securely packed in strong case with hinees PRI Cl.v Complete in box £4 10 With Table and Treadle "* ,66 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 ■ Some thousands of theße machines have now been sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to ia numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. ,'rSfln proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five years. To be had at all SEWING- MACHINE DEPOTS, . And of all. Storekeepers Theoughotjt the Colony sole importers:] _. D, NATHAN & CO, AUCKLAND. A BERDEEN. POLISHED 'GRANITE J\, MONUMENTS, In Red andißltje, from £5, Free [on]'board [ship any part cf New Zealand. ' Inscriptions Accurate and Beautijul. t3T Plans7and|Prices'Fß_ from JOHNSI_QOE Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland. - V '



TT. DICKINSOnT • ■ * ■■■*■■ ■ ; ;.FUNERAL /pa CNDBETAKBR^ [EBTABHBHKD oj%Sk 1869J §1 ? §si f .■■■ s|" > |£s§w3 [. ; t | I■ : ysN e~t~TX"n"^l7iTdi; WIRE GAUZE BLINDS AND PERFORATED ' ZINC BLINDS, •MAT BE HAD AT THE . "# AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, Cobner of Cook and Grey-streets, pi Of any dimensions, In any number from One to !:! Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality '■J' and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of Kew Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by post,} ; m. hTbusby, Local Manufacturer and Importer of the Material, 1' Practical Blind Maker and. Wire Worker, (many : years established at City Road, London), Mannfao, turerof every description of Window Blinds, Plain' and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and; painted.— VENETIAN ■ HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auckland.- .:: ! . _ ; $?>'ss& , ■' !■ 6 I .: .;-.■ -.;" : ■.'■ ■ ■ ■-.-■: TRADE |J MARK EOUYER, GUILLET & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] ;'| Messrs. l;ewis brothers AtXCKDAITO, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDT, bo justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand Hhds. Onarter-csstß, , Cases, and Imperial flasks. _ _______ . _ _ j, | ffuriiiTiiriiiii« 7 1] __B___BiiliilMli | HPHE GBEA EST WONDER OE •*• MODERN ■ TIMES. - ; Long experience has proved these farno ramsdle1 . to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous rpaladies or the slighter complaints which are more |§ ! particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to | j those living in the bush. ■ "', ;I Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard the system against those evils which so of le. beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a (disorders' i of the liver and stomach—the frequent £c rerunnerS' ft of fever, dysentery, '"'whcsa, and cholera Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds • '! ■ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; intact,' when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to ctire alike, deep and superficial! ail*," y ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout <_c', '■;'; civilised world, with directionß for use _a_ost'i >j; every language. ■ They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas; •■; Holloway, 633, Oxford-street, London. ' *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate front tli c ited States HOTOGRAPHY1 SPECIAL NOTICE. ' , \J| Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and - s the public that Uieir Portrait Studio is now OJgEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up i with every convenience for producing1 a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in^ oils, [water;: colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. ' .. tM(IiA-u - ; , A superior quality of work guaranteed. ' r'.s!,. QDEEN-STREET, Corner of Wbllesley-street West,! " Over Messrs. Hewin'a. % OCCIDENTAL HOTEL/ ; The CAFE of tills favourite Hotel is now open mi) the same style which gained for it sunha highrepu-j ' tation under the proprietorship of Kr Ed. Perkinsi -J. The patronage of all old customers is respectfully invited. .„;, OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, ' Vulcan Lane. . .' .. .'..^i'itgl^ J^J" McCTJ LS X X FUNERAL! UNDERTAKER, 'J.jf a TOP ogy HO B'S 0 TST*-S TRK'BiT. ;j )_JII B m^ B Hi^* X li^l ' '''' S *--\T /■J/ jy«i__H22^!_inSE3E__OH f^l ' /*?/:/5/m^cqpdsM-.\?\ ;,; :yg!) every maiivlb/ ALL G|OOpSf ' AND-"' .:',,".' Every description of jj£WJßLLlßllYManu factured on the vremises. „ vi