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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, NOON. NORTH SHOReTnORTH DEVON PORT. TO BE SOLDBY AUCTION. A MOST DELIGEITFULLY-SITUATED FAMILY RESIDENCE. The underi-med has been favoured with instruc tions from the Proprietor (who is leaving for ■_T__a_d-bv the next Mad Boat), to sell by auction at Vs Estate, Land, and House Sale Room, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day next, the 13th instant, at 12 o clock noon, THAT WELL-BUILT RESIDENCE, lately occupied by H. F. Fendelow, con taining seven good rooms, conveniently ai ranged, and fitted up with Registered Grates, Leamington Range, Sinks, Water Tanks, etc., with detached Scullery, Tool-house, etc.. The land attached is well fenced, and has been laid out and planted regardless of expense. There is a good Croquet Ground, Pretty Flower Garden, Orchard. Shrubbery, &c, well drained, and a first-class Well. . ~.„,.„„ The position of this Property is so sheltered and pleasant, close to the Beach and Devonport Wharf, but a few steps from each of the Churches makes it a most desirable place of residence tor anyone who mar be engaged in business, or a c net retreat for one requiring quiet rest, tresn, bracing, air, sea bathing, with beautiful and varied scenery. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. VALUABLE FREEHOLD, QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruction from the Proprietor, to sell by auction, a his Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, Queen street, on Thursday, December 13, at 12 o clock n°THAT VALUABLE BLOCK OF LAND, situate at the CORNER of QUEEN and ALEXANDRA-STREETS, having extensive frontage to both streets. " This Property is worthy the attention of Capitalists, Speculators, or anyone requiring a good st_nd for business. It has a commanding position, and a good business stand. Terms at Sale. Plans canbe seen at the ofiice of the Auction eer, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, December 14th, at 11 o'clock, 14 Good Horses, ex Wellington, from Wanganui, consisting of— The Prize Gelding at the Wanganui Show A pair of unusually Handsome Draught Colts, 4 years old 4 Draught Horses 2 good Hacks, by " Ravenswor th" A complete Cob for a heavy weight; a good jumper 4 Horses, suitable for active harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale ■ W O O L P A C X* S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHE QJHEEP imAIR WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And for RAMS, .On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. -THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. . THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 40 Well-bred Fat Oxen, heavy weights, from Napier 40 Fat Steers, from Awitu 40 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu. To arrive, ex Go-ahead, from Napier, 400 Fat Wethers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. THE HAYMARKET. FT.HIRD WOOL SALE for this Season will be held on Tuesday, 18th December, at 11 o'clock. About KAA BALES will be Catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. TH E H A V M A R X £ T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, containing four acres, _ tuate in the centre ot the town of Onehunga ; together with the Cottage erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs. John j_ indon. ALFRED P. UCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE of STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF. BOOK DEBTS, &C. &c, Comprising— THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. ! The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture and Fittings. The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coals on board the Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that of theFiiian Government. &C., C.C., C.C., The above Steamers have only iust been in- Bpected and received their Government certifi cates in November last. For absolute Sale without Reserve. ONES 1 BONES I BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bon9 Mills, and at Nc. 101, Lower Queeu-3tree', by J. & J. SOPPET. ..-,■ . ■. ■-- / ...,.,..



AUCTION SALE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13. _i Ct'CLOCK. G. W. B I N N E V WILL sell by public auction, on Thurs- ! day, 13th instant, at 12 o'clock sharp, 90 sacks Oats 66 „ Pollard 56 cases Jams 15 „ Jar Jams, Peak's 13 ~ „ Hawkins' 50 „ IV_ Jams „ §1 „ Tart Fruits i „ Bacon, bare 1 ~ Bacon, Watt 5 ~ Bacon and Hams, in cloth 5 kegs Prime Picton Butter 4 skins Dates 5 case 3 Anderson's Groats 10 ~ Beer and Porter 3 bales Brown Packing Paper 3 cases Tobacco—Victory 10's \ 3 ~ „ Dark pt. pieces I In 1 ~ „ Navys's ( Bond 1 ~ ~ „ 6's J 1 „ Cigars—Cabamas 5000. Terms, at Sale. THURSDAY^ TJfxmißEß 13, AT 3 O'CLOCK P.M. AUCTION SALE. AT THE RISK OF THE FORMER PURCHASER. ON THE PREMISES OF MR WM. VICKEKY, ENGINEER AND IRONFOUNDER. GEO. W. BINNEY. HAS received instructions to sell on the premises, on Thursday, December 13th at 3 p.m. sharp, All the Right, Title and Interest in the Lease of allotments 16 and 17, of section No. 25, situated in the City of Auckland, having an unexpired term of 72 years, together with all Machinery, Working Tools, Plant, &c., &c. The Buildings are Fitted up with shafting. Engineering Plant, comprising—Steam Ham mer. Screw-cutting Lathes, Drilling Machines, Tools, &c. Iron Foundry (with Crane), Overhead Travel ling Gear, Ladles, Fan, Cupola Furnace, Drying Stove, Flasks, Sec The Premises and Plant are almost new, and in good working order. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. CITY MART. NEW SEASON'S TEAS PORT AND SHERRY WINE GENEVA, SCHNAPPS RUM, WHISKY BOTTLED STOUT VENUS TOBACCO, &C. GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next, Decem ber 13, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of the above Goods. For Absolute Sale. Terras at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20: VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instruet tions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY at EPSOM, containing 43 acres rich soil, divided into con venient paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Verandah Cottage, large Stone Stable, Cow-houses, Piggeries, &c, all in good repair, and now in the occupation ol Mr. E. Hill. The above is situated on the One hunga Road, close to Mr. Potter's properties, and being surrounded on three sides by roads, can be advantageously sub-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market for a long ime. Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREET.—Lot 35, and part of Lots 13, 36, and 37, Section 39, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 265 links to Sale and Wellesley-streets, and containing a large area of ground. Full particulars en application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. FREE HO L D PRO PEETIES, TAURANGA. IN THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. __. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 19th Dec. at 12 noon, Lot 192, Town of Tauranga, J-acre, with Buildings and Improvements. Lot 42, Parish of Te Mania, Tauranga, neai Katikati, containingß_acres, with House and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of Apatu, Tauranga, 50 acres Lot 236. Parish of Te Papa, Tauranga, _ acres. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-stret, ou Thursday next, 13th instant. at 11 o'clock, About 500 VOLUMES BOOKS, comprising Theological. Classical, and Scientific Works, including Scott's Bible, 6 vols. Alford's Greek Testament, 5 vols.; Til lotson's Works, 3 vols.; London Ency clopiedia, 20 vols. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. CH A RL E S BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each IS carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8.. at tho request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1873, '74, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s 6d., _50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet .. .. .. ..£SOO 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 0 8 0 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at Is .. ..20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks .. .. , 0 0 0 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) arc re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant. N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. REL AN D BRO T H ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' MachineiT, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr orders promptly executed. Good.' ? hipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHER., SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac ;ory rates. IRELAND BROS., rANNFRS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Auckland.



E. P OETEE & G. ) FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thurland Castle, Loch Übr, and Emily Chaplin,— LARGE SHIPMENTS OP FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, andthegoodsnowoffered are thenest value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's CO.s and Bedsteads. FENDERS.. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE .IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners. German Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &C &c. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons', Lockwoods*, and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. _.T...CTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Ooftee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis • cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, &c, &c, plated on -Nickel Silver. RRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister' Crushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, Sec, Sec MAT ». Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; E_ AMELI.K-. Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &c. &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Brita_nia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c, &c. GARDEN TOOLS. - F ower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. ' Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c. &c. , _ Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, Sec Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting andSpor tlngPowder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ncr. Copping, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dining*, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. ; pALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OK GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-Btreet. • Plumbic. Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the i Country. S. PARKER has erected. rst-claas machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded • upon application. Orders per coach, tram, I carrier, or coasting vessel, receive Immediate ; attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-street. Attok r.A%Tr:. 'fN 0. a C~ LO U GIL i _. MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oiioe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same [ for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Ball?, and Quadrille Parties attended. * Christmas & __ST _sw Year's ; PRESENTS. i UPWARDS 5()0 p^" TURES ™ SELECT Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, ! PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, , Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, > SCRAP ALBUMS, AND \ artists; colour boxes. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We al3o wish to draw attention to our Large ■ and Varied Stock of > PapkPvliangin^s, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR,. AND GLASS MERCHANTS'! 95 & 9/7, Queen-street. Auckland. December G, 1877. TA YL O R'S PA TENT_ EVV 1N (J MACHINES g -rungs' ■ __Bi^_g__jsv_fc«. __ These Machines are undoubtedly the besti the market, being simple a»- i construction, little liable to "•.aiigement, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. N.B, —All kinds of Sewing Machines repah Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold i a reduced rate for a short time, to mukeroon. for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. ■ Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. [advertisement.]" ' Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the.Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Boris," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we ca-> have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying their. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Au v tie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKE R, PASTRY COOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DEPOT, H A M I L T 0 N, W E S T, Waikato.



fTN TLD SERVICE HOTEI, \J CORNER OP QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auck la njd, N.Z. PR~OV I NCT A L HOTE L, PRINCES-STREET. Auckland (next to the museum). j g. WILSON, Proprietor, Has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and will carefully study the comfort, and pro vide for the wants, of all who favour him with T_e°Winep, Spirit. , and Ales will be found of the very best quality. _ „„,, A New and Commodious Billiard Room, with one of Alcock's Best Tables, under a civil and experienced manager. . . ~ \ LEXA ND R A HOTEL. DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. D. M7CARGO Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public that be has received (out of Bond) a Large Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements tor tne comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. p. M. CARGO, Proprietor. Tt/T AN ga'w h are hotel, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Rooms .or Families. 42T Boat 3 for Hire to- all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. accidental. Occident a j^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are no v> completed—viz.. Six ''"irst-class Bedrooms anc Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar n the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them tc know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. _~__ _ . , EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Besl of Prices given. , Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Clut Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, tc be seen. /CRITERION FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Otahuhu. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu anc surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years beer Manager of the above old-establiscd and popu lar II >tel business, lie can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue theii support, assuring them no trouble will be sparec to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Winea and Spirits. Beccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-classiSta bling. JAMES WILLIS. COMMERCIAL HOTEL \_. HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. i One of the Largest Hotels in thi Colony, IS NOW ope n, Replete with every comfort and convenience The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, anc liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-cla_3. The Show-Room* for Commercial Travellers A_t„coc_'s Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the super in tendance of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE The extension of the Railway to Newcas.lt makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. W ALEE R, PROPRIETOR. T~HE CKITE RI ON HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. best brands wines and spirits On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Pkoprietqh. rr\ II E THI STLE HOT EL JL Near the THEATRE ROYAL, Queen-street. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bar is Unequalled. Every attention given to the Public HENRY KEANE. -piDEN yiNE "jnr otel EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 $ bott'e Greenless and Colvillc's Campbelton Whiskj 4/ and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ ". bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), if; small, 2/ . bottle Cousen's sherry (best), 4/ ; small, 2/ ". bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, if; small, 2/ W boUlo Amontillado Sherry, 5/ ; small, 2/6 .J bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/ ; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brand, 5/6 $ bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ v bottle Case Brandy, J-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small, 2/6 sP bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/ ; small, 2/9 13 bottle Old Tom, 4/ .) bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ . bottle Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ *. bottle English 3AIO and Porter (best brands), 1/3 . bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). • SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. T^T EWMA RX E T HOT EL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public of Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he bas taken tbe above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcome new ones. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha«i made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to otber excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. * Hancock's parkling Ale. T\ N SALE Miintz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET.



Gtßand Show OF A. LINARURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 COSTUMES, Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Bady Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Piece 3 HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A J INAEURY & rAO., 204 &206, quekn-street, Auckland. NFIDENCE. The Argyle xiousE, CORNER of VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at alow figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth instant. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY". L CALL L R U S v JOF V, N S Ml YTHE TEST C L THE W .LL- KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET, NOT THE CORNET PLAYER. IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the 'Famenoth,' his Stock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed drawing as /.ROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. ROYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PRICES for~th"e MILLION. TROUSERS, from 4 /-j^ MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1/1 f (extra big sizes) x/xx. COLLARS, per box, from /_£ GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL RE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will call upon their old friend LEVY, and he guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. «t_T The Old Address : "jVTONSTER /CLOTHING TI/TART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite McArtnur & Co.'s Buildings. npHE DURLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strert, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. VV cdi _ng and Mourn ing orders made up on tho shortest notice. N.B. —Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made wp without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. ■VT ONU MENTAL. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan nnd Co.. in resuming Business on his own account, at the. Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown, Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. • Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. £_T Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. TH. D U C A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitant's of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipa ', Terms moderate and inclusive. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. to builders and others. To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to _1 os. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZSWA RE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we ore now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloan. & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises.



VTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, f_y=3 ___1 _______ Sf 3 !;■__] sf^^ff g£3^ ' WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATAD ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREI-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby), VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. T3 O T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad OU (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Column's D.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Albert s) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper B_gs Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powdet Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 tdl 1 o'clock daily. WC. D E N~ N E. S • has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of— . Taylor's Patent \ /!,.„.__ nft Home Shuttle j-»«nume Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Hov_. fGenuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Casb or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. G.UTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD "WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIK BRANCH STOEE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. i_r Inspection Invited. - JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. yV hangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. c. a. Harris. 23rd November, 1877. /".HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First aud Second. Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Tor_ ing in am. its Branchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In Burance Buildings. TO MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Quekn-strei_\ (Opposite tha Market). TO" O T I C E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonbr and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Price- . ~ ■_ ~ . per tt>. Fore-quarters Mutton _ ,_.;. 2d. „ Legs and Loins 4d. Boiling Beef, from i.. 3d. " Roast Beef id. Prime Cut Beef ... 1! Sd! ," Chops and Sausages 4d. Dairy-fed Pork od. and 6d. „ I_.mb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 253. per 10011s. ~ P-~ Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders.



FUNERAL UNDERTAKER ' I UPHOLSTERER, I AND I MATTRESS - MAKER, I WYNDHAM-STREET. DE V I T • GUNMAKER, - 24 4, Queen-street Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loadini? m_ *«• loading Fowling Pieces. a M nz* Just Received, ex Lata Arrivals-— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Can* n ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent"|__t_v centrators Vh CylinShot VGun? artridgeS,for Bree^-loa4to R Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers • Game Bags, &c. 1 Breech-loading Implements ot every descri Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammn_t-_. Infantry Swoads """uniuon Fishing Tackle Fireworks. _^ W" A. WATERMAN b^Ttolfe • his friends and the public ot Au_ri__ that he has taken over those old __»kk_. ? DINING RODMS, known as Porter."'SgS. opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street An_.y land, where he hopes .by strict attention _ business to obtain a fan* share of natron.., Special care has been bestowed upon the __. rooms, and settlers and country visitors . Auckland will find every comfort Meals at«. hours. j " TR. G I L L MA X <s CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST ' Onehu___, Begs to return his sincere thanks to theinhalit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding district,. for their liberal support and confidence dnrini the past ten years ; and heheving the favonraan long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Leas? at a reduced rate, and has also largely _ict___i his STOCK of MEDICTNES, enabWh_t promptly to meet all demands. Dhects____ of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals vm i* future be received from the first English Whole, sale Houses, for cash. . "•" Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Bat_. days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any _n_ during the night, or on Sundays. A NOT HER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTOI. BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started I the MANUFACTURE of every description^ CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and I Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and I Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work 1 executed in the said material. Orders from _j 1 parts of the colony promptly executed. " I CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Near the TurMsh Baths. ' 1^ rT HE Thorouji; 'SPRIG OF SHi " o .1-j c this Season at the Farm of then if.-1-t « .a travel the surrounding (>__■_ _ i< cm ofFers), as folio .s :— Monday—Pokeno and C . en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pakekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Papakura. Fri d ay—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. _4; Half-bred Mares. _2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement i Groomage each mare, ss. 1 ■ja, For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli } see Cards. J WM. CROSBIE, Propedetoe, | POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. I TO BBEE.DERSOF f I C V^rJrfr HUNTERS. HACKS I -~s_iß_^]jg§^l_i_s*' TROTTING HORSES, I and useful cattle. The Powerful Thorough-bred Entice "AKEAKE.." , j LAST SEASONEINaAUCEiAND. j This country having been infested with h thorough bred weeds, breeders are solicited to || see ','Akeake" and his stock and not to be . 1 cajoled or influenced by men having neither r judgment or experienced the Equus. j* Terms :—Single Mare';* £5; Two Mares, £i _ h each; Three Mares, £3 15s. each. Groomage I 2s- 6d. Good Paddocks and Pure Watered every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest "Trotting_.Ho_. in the Colony was got by " Akeake." OWEN CURRAN McGEE, Ota__i_ H. M. B^ OADGA" FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. 1 SYMONDS-STREET, . f Begs to inform the Medical profession, hia l L friends, and the public of Auckland, that he I bought that old-established business knownas r •Watt's Dispensary," where-he hopes by strict If attention to business, combined with accuracy | in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit alair m share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfally h to call the attention of those that have not yet I tried "Watt's Preparations" to the follOTnng If selected few, which he can with confid.ce t recommend. To those that have used them, 1 If need only add that in future as in the past fe these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz.:-Wattts m Foam, or American Baking Powder; watts ,- Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beauhfier a the skin, for nHrsery and toilet use). watra Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi- g f uge, W itt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt?s ID&ms Carminative. Watt's Soothing Powders, Warn Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb PJIB, JVattS Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watts Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime: Crram and Glycerine, Davie's. Antibilious Pill. land 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufactubeb: H. M. BROADGATE, ___ LATE "WATTS." SYMONDS - STRSEi." ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOAEDIKG HOUSE and HESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform a^ojmer \ patrons that this favourite old resort lb w OPEN. '.'., .'■ yqg. New and substantial Premises ,nave."»». erected regardless of expense, cmtaaiiMg « cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which w» found furnished with due regard to comionm > convenience. "' ' ~ „ TTT o ik«to i N.B.—A Free Express will meet the wauuw Trains, to convey Passengers and Lugs** 0 | the above house. j CH^r^S TEITtt | 'T|AILIAS! j T^AHLIASi 1 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. |, p _, Tr „, Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. PRi-E.- S e. lecti ._ left jto me, 6s. per dozen. | PLANTS! | „ rmPi_^ S! Tomato- % Cauliflower .Melon A Ca.bage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow -T Lettuce Veitehe's Autumn Gifent Califlower, •■& P** ■ hundred. -L— ..,_• __ R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. ■ . ___ Nursery: Mechanic's Bay__,—- ■ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, f - I HOUSED SHIP,. I W ufa> I trj GENERAL DECO___TIVE pAINTBB « ■ Estimates furmshed, and cspei^Ecea |, H b Workmen sent to all parts or u«7 |. H Province. - 7. - I & J.H. requests attentiOTrfßiiiWerßii^ B ■ others..-his New GlwangTariE' " * I'; ■ J. HENDERSONf % 1 H ' 8, WYNDHAM-STggjL^^ I. I RF. WEBS T* * I I • TV^OLESAISANB^^^ ..» -H SADDLER AND HABNESS_MA^* H ■113 Quekn-streskt, Atrokl&* «> t^ ■■ H