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Miscellaneous. L.4PE. B GS ! OAPER BAGS! Ore. Supar Bugs Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bugs Flour Bugs Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WR/APFTNG PAPERS- B-owti and Blue Paper Sm ill 11.. d and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White 'lea IVper, B- ~ Printed if required Price Lists on application If- BJIRD, VICTOI'.TA-RTRGKT, Solo /gmt for top.srs i-nii li, Anderson, and Co. Pi. it and Has MarulactnT.rs. .Scotland. TDATaVTA SKA and fire -* -'' INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO ACCEPT PIPE OR M ,Cl_vE RISK- at LOW-EaT rates. 6 Lo. Sos paid MHier in this Colony or at any of the Company. Branches, AU information may be obtn'npd by applying to 11. W HKATH, General "*gont, Bunk Buildings, Auckland, February 3, 1575. fy "W*. H ArflTW I0 X, \J. FAMILY OROOKR AND GENERAL PROVI.-lON MRKCIIANT, SIIOMI. INP CKKSGENr, AUCKLAMD G.W.H. in returniug thanks to his numerous frionil. and the public generally for their liind sup port d inng tfi. past, is glad to inform 'hem tliat bo is still in a position lo carry out with promptness and dpr-patch any orders that may bo entrusted to his oan >. Mone but fir_t-_la."s Goods guaranteed. (PIDER ! ! CIDER . ! CIDEE! ! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! ■"hf jndersigufd having made arrangpraents for a il^u.,--!' mipplyof fii-st-chus Cider, begs «o intimate to tii-i eu.tornfis and 11. * - public «f-iP-iall', that the First Shipment is now to hand, aiid he Is now pre pared io supply it ivkii'ii-ly, in bottles only. For pi ice Mid particular-, npply to GEORGE OLEDHTLL, Wellesloy-sti-eet. AN ESTABLISHED FACT john"~smith is on Tin. RIGHT SIDE—NOT THE WRONG!!! I bog to announce! to my numerous patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 CASES OF DRAPEKY & CLOTHING, Which will bo SOLD at the .ame astonishing LOW PRICES ai all the Goods which havo been purchased from me since I opened my New Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Tho following aro the contents of the ahove Cases, in addition to my very Lnrg-e and Varied Stock of upwards of j£20 5 000. 4 cases' Prints, ail at o>_d, worth 9£.d 2 ~„ Brown Holland-, from C>rfd , „ Dress Materials, from 6>(.d „ Horrock's Lon»cloth, from,s^_ :,, Aberdeen Winceys „ Josephine Kid Gloves,,2s 6_. CLOTHING. 2 canes Nelson Gal tea Coat?, 26a Od 2 „ Nelsmi Tweed cuits, from 62s 6d 1 Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vc-fis, 2Cs Od 1 „ ' Nelson Twi-ed Trousers, at 10s Od 1 ,' West of Kngland Tw.ed Trousers, at 10fl Cd 1 ~ Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits 1 ~ Boys' Knicl.t'rboeltcr Suits 2 ~ Two-Anr-hir Moles', from 7s 9d 1 ~ Oxford Fl -x Shirts from 6s 9d 1 „ Crimean Sh'n-ts. 7s Od 2 ~ Trousers and Vest., 19.. Gd 1 „ Trousers and Vests, 22s 6d. J. S. does not particularly request the public to purchase his Clothing, ofany other Goods, but merely invites an inspection, whicli will bo sufficient to con vince tho most economical purchaser that all Goods sold at bis _-:stablisl.ment are fully 30 per cent lower than any other house in Auckland, as he buys for Cash (and sells lor Cash only), which enables him to defy competition. I be. . to t.ilte _h . opportunity of returning my sin cere .intiiKii to my very numerous old customers for their continued pa'ronage, also to tho public in general for the very liberal support accorded me since my retur." from England to Auckland. JOHN SMITH, QUEENT-STREET (Next to United service Hotel), ma _T 0' MD i RSI G NED HAVE ON 8 ALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle BHEP..-.Y—So-OTior qualities and brands, bottled and inbnttu, iihds, .r.-cas;.B, and octavoa BRANDY— Tiohj. .3-v'h nud .->.r'ell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families aud B-:_quir, an Boucho'- and j.e Laage Filis, in fln?ks and hrdf-fl.wks W.I.*RUM-S0 0.v.. in hhds and qr.-casks WH'? .V - Dunviile's. Grecnless and Colville's Sherriit 's Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, a»d Lome's jiighland, Dunville a, [ and Btiiwart'n in cases OLD TOM— Browning's in bulk I Booths', Burn .it's, and Bernard's, in case SCH -• j\PP3—.idolpho Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints QEHilVA—John rt. Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in rail and sreen c.'.bes ; J H. Henke's Hollands, in stone j-.rs and glass bottbs, and Cologne Gin OrSrOKU V. IKE, in qs-cacks and cases CLA"<u:i'—Hp.d'.c, Cbate.u, Margeaux, St Jnlien, *c. MARASCO (NO—Foyeau, Curasoa, orange and white, . r.and'SaTsr.nr.vHl.-r. BITTi;;E.S--3el.:i-r'a, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer an_eu CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouets, Moets Co-lin'i;. imd - a - ossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Bicnhavd's quarts and LIM>aMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK AND CLARET Ist growth .A_vIERIC.A..T LTf'HT V-;INE (Muscatelle) BOTTLiBD ALii—Bass's, Dovenish, Tennant's, an ■ .'l_ro»p,„ / BOTTLED STOXTT—Byasa's, Blood's, Guinness aad Wrv-fcin'.., bottled by Bvasa LITVi'l. .TiilOil r-OROI.--. L—O-illon p.nd Co's pints and quarts, Giltou v.-.d 'Jo's Sherbet GROCERIES, -cri_n;iri.lni-—Belmont, Ozakerit, and . i.nl;. s Candles; Crushed Loaf Sugar, Bennetts, ;'..-input.-. W-.rking. Jdacklead, and Sardines Beckett end Son's !''tti.r>lCll BLUK T.KA.S and StIGABS PALM KN'GLir.EI MALT YIN I.oA..—n._mi)io'.'.:i ? ro 21, in half-hhds. CiG-% ftS-No 2 H.:'..in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beurnc, iquillado '.»ro, Al wzo (Jarechs, Sir Robert ''..-cl, IHor da Solor, La Perla del Tabaco.Jand Vorgunro .TOB :\ CC>:)— '"'.-.rious br," uds P ilNTri— Csrsoi'?. Ar-f.icorroßion, red and stons -ooiour: Bluidtli, Rnence and Go's Genuine Ground and No:-. I ._r! 2 White Lead, Red Lead, Whii.o Ziri'i, KM ' i.runywick Green, and Yellow Pidnti', Pfttsiit i.-ri.i'i, '*'•"• Hodson and Co'a Wnite Zinc .and vv ldt,<; T-"ad, in 2glb drums QTT.q—K'i.v -->nd Bn!.-'i Lin.se.d in drums and barrels. Col-* In drums, and : owner's Kero cc NOBLE'S ' a >rU HOARK'S V a HNI! ..X(i OAK V •':.::■ 'I--H—p.iunde'.!, Spsnce r.tid Co's, in ' cases, co"'.:ainiug 10 1-. ailoM tins 'CORDAGK—Europe. MahilJa, Bolt Rope, and Gal vanized W-tij Rone Composition Nails for *;; _ntz ivfeial To arrive, per.'Glanlom,'— ' 400 half-barrels BLASTUsG T' D_!__ B. C. & Co. hay. rmo adopted the method followed by the large. LonOo.u Jlouhs of VATTINO their WIVPff ,ap.d'SI'II:ITS, this har'mei been found to secure the dcllvcrfi of a Mali«r standard of quality titan otherwUfi 0..'ii.M.».,'«. Oi-'ujiaal packages delivered > from, Bond, a.' heretofore vhmrecji/.ircd. gkx Inde-.t-i e_e.ut4d for Si] hinds of goods. B 8.10,:,.-:7 .CAMPBELL &CO.' ,



Drapery. _______ /\ , H yj O M U B H •% . Lkzs [H I™ v p qq m n ° ?. U uj ■ '-Ph m S™ hi S 3 BSW3CJI f«n_| \Jt _______ i I yj X" v »*____ * EH h > IDS o IsWr f \ __ -™ K_a f 11 Gj RffiM <_"_) T jjp^ -. v •__. ___a_M *0 S_' essse. ■ p\ {__*{ [jj 'CD b: o ° UN ,g~J MBU ■___ Ujan-j [mm ill Ui tons1. g__, jflKfe^raS f 1 I_J __:____ «™ W ___*_,ej_i__ifils(.. F TJ MM E R & CO. HAVE ON SALE, TO AE YE EX GLENLORA,— 50 cases White's celebrated Red Heart Rum 20 cases Sticglit.'s J. me Champagne (quarts) 20 c-.se. ~ ,» (pints) 5 ca-es French Prunes aud other Preserves 8 casks Counter Sc ales, " Thos l_ees _," Birming ham, from 71b to 841b 18 cases 18 frames " Thos Lees's" Platform Weighing Machines, 4, 5, and 7cwt EX CA.RNATIC -25 cises, each 1 dozen ] G!VU tier Prercs 100 casen, each 24 flasßS > Favourite lirandy 25 caaes, each -IS .--flasks ) EX BENENTJE, BRODICK CASTLE, &c— 100 case. Fine Fr.i eh Clarets, well assorted 1 0 c^-es Henncsy's Brandy 10 qi.i'.r.-.-cislis do do ID cases Real French Sardines (quarters) 15 ci es ~ ~ (halves) 50 drums Prices Celebrated Rangoon Oil 12 tons Uest Auneal-d Drawn and Oiled Fencing Mre, in lewfc bundles. No 6, 7, and 8, Nettlefolds and Co. ON HAND, EX H.TE ARRIVALS - 90 c.sesand J boxes Fresh 'Job-ceo., consisting of > enus, Henrietta, Victory, Santec, Swan Bright, and Black Diamond, all fully 12 to the 10. __ _. . , 10 tons Pol Company's White Sugar, Light Yellows, &c. 165 haVohe.ts Fine Congou Teas (assort.d), also 111b boxes SPIRITS AND WINES, both in case and bulk, connisting of Hennessy's, Clautier's, Do Laage's Brandy, 1 doz, flasks and half flask.; JDK_. ftsneva, Whiskey, Old Tom, Port, hherry. Claret, Champagne, Burgundy, and Liqueurs ALE A^D PORTER, in quarts and pints, best brands LIME Ji'ICE, in quarter-casks OILMEN'S STOKr.. of all kinds, fresh ship ments—Salmon, Real French Sardines (halves atd quarters), Pickles (various brands), Salad and Castor Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian OILS, Linseed iboiled and raw), Rangoon, Castor (in case- * of 17 gallons) White Land. Varnish, and all sorts of Paints and iiryers. KUMMER & CO., CORNER OF FORT AND COMMERCE-STREETS Auckland, January 4,1876. pAPERHANGINGS. NEW DESIGNS ! IMMENSE VARIETY! ' HOLLAND~& BUTLER ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Forfarshire— PAPERHANGINGS For the Entrau Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the' Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms x __*-* For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHA _J GINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builder. at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture :_raming an STAINED MOULDINGS j" Room Decorations. HOLLAND & BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND "GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND AMIS B MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 80, VICTORIA-STREET, ATJCKLAND RATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,090 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances 'effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hullß for tho voyaffo or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's baclr, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT, RATES. Libera Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 26, Queen-street.



X Baiid and Co. J * rP H E "SIMPSON. *X — *f \ ' "^-. i \*./H$ \VA9 1117/7 If /' n 7 '^* /. I I Mil V I \|<f /I v wL/f ! /£4ss J%^\ (iXkzk __* J^._Jif|#ai - THE VERY BEST CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR PRESEJNT IS A " SIMPSON M Family .Dewing Machine, Price, £7 10s., With Stand, Polished Table, and Extras. THIS IS TEE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST MACHINE IN THE MARKET. THE "CANADIAN" LOCK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, i On Elegant Marble Slab, with full Set of Extras. Only £4. By our ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM op HIRE Every Family may now Procure a Genuine Guaranteed Sewing Machine. JJ3?" Send for our Time Payment Circular. mo GLAZIERS AND OTHERS. 200 boxes WINDOW GL.SS, ex 'Ocean Mail,' 12 x 9,14 x 10, 16 x 1220 x 11. Only 50 f<j_t in case ; very handy for ihe country. Coloured, Stained, ana Enamelled Glass in great variety. For prices, which are low, apply to BAIRD et COMPANY, Qui en-street. WAVERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, TT I'IILB, PHAETON, HINDO, Nob. 1, 2, and 3, Broad Arrow, Is. 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. 1 HEWING MACHINE COTTON. CLARK' 8 very best Extra Quality.—2oo yard Reels, Black, White, and Coloured, 2s per doz, Handaome Boxes for Christmas Presents. mO PAINTERS AND OTHERS. ORE'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, 4Jd <_. lb. BAIRD AND COMPANY, Sole Agentß. Tyr ACHINE OIL. The Purest Winter-pressed Sperm, Is. and Is. 6d. per bottle. Liberal Discount to the Trade. Springs, Screws, Shuttles, Needleß, etc., etc. , THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents, Queen-Street. i , .— ---WTjILECTRICITY IS PE. N PULVERMAOHER'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN BANDS, BELTB, AIND BATfEttIES, 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, cau be had on application, or will be forwarded by post. May be had of all Chemists. BAIBD~& CO., SOLE AGENTS EOR NEW ZEALAND.



Hotels. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. Three Star Brandy, choice wines and spirits. BILLIARLS, M OTLE'S WHARF HOTEL, JjLi. LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Champagne Seckback, Imperial half-pints, 18s per doz., 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. Cd., at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits. Ales, and Porter, best quality, at MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at MOYLE'S. Strip's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. ARNER'B COMM ERCI A L HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr. F. W. WARNER begs to inform intending Visitors to Cftnttrbnry that tho Improvements that he lias recently mude render the Commercial Hotel second to none in Now Zealand A considerable portion of the ground floor of tho New Building is devoted solely to SAMPLE ROOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchureh will, tbe proprietor is assured, find 110' fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. The Bath-rooms aro fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under tho supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that hi. own long ex perience in the trado is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Bllliard-voom is acknowledged by con noisseurs to be the iinest in the Colony, 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchureh. UTAH HOT ELj O ALBERT-STREET. PATRICK GORMAN (Late of the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell), Having taken tho above Bplendid Hotel, begs to announc. that no attention on his part shall bo wanting to render It what its size an . accommoda tion entitle it to be, tho leading Hotel in Auckland. To through Travellers by the mail stenmers, and to B-ttlei-s from tho country, the Star Hotel may bo specially recommended. Its bedrooms and private apartments are second to none, and its proximity to the Wlmrves, Markets, and Public Buildings, con stitute another gicat recommendation. Nono but the best brands of Spirits and Cigars. Tho Billiird Saloon is lofty and well ventilated. The Table is ono of Alcock's best, and the cues and olhor iiecissorioß aro first-class. RED LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's Ba ). DONATD MCGREGOR has much pressure in in forming tho public that he has taker. c above hotel, and having made extensive addition^ and im provements, his friends and the public willjfind every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits of tho best brands. XJ IT IT ED SERVICE WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, k COKNER OF^QUEEN AND WeLLESLEY-STREETS' Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &o, J. H. would rospoctfully call the attention of the public to the ursurpassed stock of Wines and Spirits now on hand, including the following :— BR A. M DV— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling Martell's HOCK— De Laage Fills **" Deinhard's Still Hennessy's»% . CHAAIPAGNE-- Bisquit De Boucho and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon'a Kinahan's LL Cliquot Dunvillo's Seokbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best brands &c., &c. and blends. BURGUNDY-Nuita UM— 0. 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 .ottle 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 Flcur de Alps medical gentlemen. Hummel Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Au.tralian, all kinds. CLARET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomys BRANDY— Tod Heatleys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, fee. Ginger Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, _sc.,' _tc, rat Is and Is. Cd. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied with P.O. ord punctually attended to. Terms :—Cash. : ALEXANDRA FAMILY HOTEL, PARNELL. J. W. MELTON begs to inform his numerous friends and the publio that this favorite Hotel is now entirely renovated and open for the 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, Cold, and shower Baths '■ Thelbest procurable stock "3 Star Battle-axe." Meals at all hours. * English and Australian.papers, Billiard Furniture always on sale. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the 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. NEW CALEDONIA HOTEL, SYMONDS-STREET, And Coivner, or Kakangahape Road. Case Brandy Cany brand), 6s per bottle Schnapps, large, 4s 6d; Bmall, 2s 6d per bottle Geneva Gin, large, 4s; small, 2s 9d ~ Old Jamaica Rum (proof), large, 4s; small, 2s ditto Jamaica Rum, 3s; _m_il, Is Cd ditto English Bottle Ale and Porter, from Ib 4d to Is 6d Wints and Spirits at equally low prices. SAMUEL [EVINSON, Proprietor.



SPECIAL .NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIE "BEGS to return his sincere thanks for the very ■" liberal support he has hiiherio received, and takes this opportunity of informing hisnumr-rous customers and this p iblic ([enerall,* he has j ust received, by he last English .hips, " i Superior ASSORTMENT OP SUMMER GOODS, -OOKSISTINO OF- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock burn Tweeds ; Also, some Silk and fancy Vestlngs (new patterns), Superfine Black and Blue Broad Cloth. Ex Hero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Mokg el Tweeds. The abovo Goods having just arrived, H. L. P. is enabled to offer Garments at the following prices :— Trousers £12 6 TrouaerH and Vests 1 18 0 Tweed Suit 3 15 0 All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and a Good Fit Gua-iaktg.j-. The above prices are for CASH, my motto being SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS.', H. L. POSSENN.'SKTE, TAILOR AND HABIT MAK;e;R, New Zealand House, BUORTLANO-fITKERT, AUCKLAND rnflJ___J YOU LL KEM__MBEE ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by tho language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection bo Of Boots, which have mnch better been, Then you'll remember me. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,| Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear ajmask— A patch—you'll gri«ve to see, In such a moment I but ask, Tluxt you'll remember me — HEMES' %* STAR V BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Auckland OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. Cd. .1 pair! How can this bo done? 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 Iteep the money in the colony. ThiH quality can not be imported to sell at the price. 10 0,000 ROLLS OF PAPEEHAJSGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS AND SON 95 AND 97, QUKKN-STREKT, Have Just Opened, ex late arrivals, SO Packages New Patterns of PAPERHANGINGS, 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 water; Canvas, Paper, Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of stock of Ohromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, .heet, Ornamental, and Photographic Qlass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. t&~ Wiiolesam and Retail, PHILLIPPS h SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street. A NNHAL CLEARING-OUT SALE op SUEPLTJS DEESS MATEEIALS, 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 have 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 Cost, to effecCa clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during tbe Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent, patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select 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. ONEY TO LE W on firs,t-cla_s freehold ecurity, low' rates of Interest.— R. 0. Dyer, rihortland-Btr.efi MONfcY TO L*.N5) in large or AJtIL small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, Hich-street l?Kfi A AND SMALLEE SUMS ' w«JU \J to LEND on Freehold Security. Tntere_t low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. RE 13 D' S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onehunga: 8.45 a.n_. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 6.45 p.m.



Mlscellaneotts. ' w. c. Tdbnnb s 9 imfobteb QUEEN OF SCOTS ™*NC ES 8 ° * (with Silver-plated " , '^"' ''£. WALES HOME SHUTTLE f ■ f)^^ LITTLE WANZER ; | f | wmnmMnD LITTLE STRANGER <-^M^ f|V ' ; TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBKRAIi DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. EEPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINE!., MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. W. C DENNES, being tho largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, can offer tbe best advantages to purchasers. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for tho above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. ,W„ O. DUNNES Albert Buildings, Queen-street, qpposite Auckland Savings Bank,



I m H I S T L E HOTEL JL I P. DAEBY, I Wholesale and Retatt Swine and spirit store QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, ! Begs aye to return many thanks to tho public, foi ! their liberal support accorded him for many year* , past. j Having erected splendid' Premises on the site o I the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is I now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him ! from town or countiy, with the CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman'3 Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Oordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret- Chateau, Larose Claret— Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. >, ASSORTED GASES MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. j Liberal Al owanceaVmado to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity. pHOTOG R A P H V SPECIAL NOTICE. MKSSRS..HEMUS h HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their fiiends and tho public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior class of Portraiture, j Photographs artistically finished in oils, fwater colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN-STRhET, Corner of Wellesley-street West, 1 Over Messrs. Hewin's. MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY G.R. BUBGESS, pure .Ultramarine Blue' Man ufacturer, has the pleasure to inform the Grocers, General Dealers, and he public of Auckland in particu'ar, that he has begun the manufacture of his c-lebrated Blue. He has taken convenient premises in ParjHl where he can produce an article Of superior quality to meet the demands 'f the people. He .has confidence in the undertaking, havin. a thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture; being lor many year., in connection with Harper's 'IVelvotree., the renowned Manufacturers. Also, that he can produce an article of a pure genuine quality, at at lea.t Id per lb cheaper/gives him con fidence of general suppo t, A trial is solicited. His Auckland .gents are—Messrs 4 G._ W. " wen, H. B.""Morton, and Warncck Bros. GENTLEMEN'S QLOTHING, MEECEEY, &c. W_ ___ A~TT RAY 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 ca;ref ully selected by his Home Buyers prom Manufacturers, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. rriHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, -1- ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress Military, Gorazza, Rifle, &c.; tbe New Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special line 1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland,-Diaper, Serge, and Tasso Silk Salts c ases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red Drab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc, etc. 1 sase Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of which are great ! novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest design^. The Largest and Most Varied Stock of \ HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shirt 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 OF ISLANDS COAL YAED BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Offloe: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. rpHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE J_ AND 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 Navy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson aud Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal 6gcases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and GeneralShip.Chandlery. D. H. MoKENZIE. Auckland November 61875. ,



M_MJ_.___L.S__.., ( I np T. DICKINSON^" FUNE RA L f-rr\ UNDEJJ3AKEB ! j [ESTABLIBHItD h<' X 1859.] ; I 5 8-gSP 7 | I I H_ rP) -<l P. .-'■■-? J s- Q to •YTTifir 7rTXN"in_T^Dl : ||ji ',;; WIRE GAUZE BLINDS AND PERFORATED I ZINC BLINDS, MAT BE HAD AT THE 1 AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, COENEP. OF COOK AND GreY-STRKKTS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality 1 and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of jjj™ Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by post, i I M. H. BUSBY, , -*r Local Manufacturer and Importer of the Material' Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker, (many 1 years established at City Roati, London), Man_.__. | turer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned. 8 altered, repaired, and; painted.— YE N E TI _.» I HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auckland, — ' I __ /' TVT McCTJ LS X T., -. j FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, ' TOP OF HO BS 0 N-STRE'JFT. TRADE F . MARK,' ! DOUYEE, GTJILLET & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] ■', I MESSRS. LJEWIS BROTHERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrate* ; | BRANDY, so justly considered the finest mada '!.:; jj They always have on hand .Hhds. Onarter-caakß, Cases, and Imperial flasks. _--•» -"- i MACHINES. THE '' HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK ' STITCH. ■ ■ f, THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM, . SIMPLE, -777.. '1; COMPACT, EFFICIENT, . j DURABLE, f AND \ OOMPLETB ; t sewß with the least possible amount of labour, tsi | ;' a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. j : It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ; 7 "TEE HOME" SHUTTLE j f ts the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewlß i< ' Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-Bt-tcli, (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 cloth., And will even Sew Leather It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, raffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It IB not necessary for us to endeavour to detrao from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell ' M The Best Family Sewing Machine In the Market, WITHOUT BEGAJKD TO PI-TOE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing | to buy Sewing Machines give the - 17 "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine || fair trial, in competition with ether machines, ; will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, OU Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for tue i All securely packed in strong case with hinges. '; PRICE:- 17, Complete in box M 10 i, , With Table and Treadle JG6 15 . fc;1 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key j£B ■, ; I I Some thousands of these machines have now been |>> sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost j possible satisfaction, as testified to ia numerous tfiSti- Ira monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines Jm we guarantee them for five years. •. "; '."'He To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, . m And of aU . > 1 StOREKEEPEBS TbBOUGHOUT THE COLONT SOLE IMPORTERS:; ;, V_■ i: 7 B L. D. NAT HA N & 0 0., ::' | AUCKLAND. 7 JJ" O ~T I "O"^- j I TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHEES. TIMBER! BRICKS I TIMBER 1 _______ ; V ■ 1 The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL _, '_-, i|. HARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, M** CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute [order, to con» ection with above. . l tl COMBES r & DALDY, 27, QUBEN-STKKBT |fy 8 E U F F E BTf, I • '■' — '"'if CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT to HIS KOTAL HIOHSBSf H THE DUKE OE EDINBURGH), If ELLIOTT- STREET); Opposite Market Entrance. ' _ ;.; W A.S. having devoted special attention to the man»' f:, H facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, ra gg the aid of the beautiful variety of New ZeiUaOT ? | woods, able to make to order any description of WOT* | for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com- y bining great elegance with usefulness. ■ . .'. i Families supplied with Ormtmental Furniture »» moderate charges. '." __^- H NORWICH UNION flo 1 INSURANCE SOCIETY. . ..,.■; /:| [Established a.d. 179..] The security afforded by this old-established offl^ ■ l|'i is unquestionable; it is most favourably^" ;g throughout the world for its promptness in sew^-,,. : , ,g ments; its regulations, are liberal; its rates[OJ ' M miumsare based at the lowest compatible vma w , ; safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all r«™"^ 7 n the Colony for investment, affording the advanw^ of a Local Institution, combined with the guara"1 * . , .fa Wealthy English Proprietory. . ' ' f M ' ' Rents may be insured by special agreement^ j. months. Every information can be obtaineu» IT i Society's Offices, Bank BuUdings, Queen' n3•",^ V apphoationto JAS> B . (jßA^aham, 1 a earden 'J '¥*