Printed and published by the Proprietor.HKNff* Brett, of Paritell, at his General Steam P»«i ins Office, Wyndham-Btroot, in the W v AUQfeie^A.NewZesUsnd:-

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 1877



MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. SHOP A 3NML> HOUSE, FRANKLIN ROAD. fTIHE subscribers have received instruc- I lions from the Proprietor, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, oth Feb., at 11 o'clock, That Newly-erected Building, situate on the Franklin Road, near the Ponsonby Road, comprising Shop, double front, fitted with counter, gas. and other fittings, and two rooms with double chimney, erected on an Allotment having 33 feet frontage by a depth of 100 feet. The House is well-built and thoroughly finished, is fitted with Verandah and Porch, and has attached a 400-gallon iron tank, and is now occupied by Mr. Cornwall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. VALUABLE HARBOUR ALLOT MENTS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auc tion, at their offices, Fort-street, on Monday, sth February, at 12 noon, Lease of Allotments Nos. 59. GO, and 61, front ing Custom-house-street; and Allotments Nos. 56, 57, and SS, fronting Commerce street, having 82 years to run. The above to be sold at risk of former lessee. Also, Allotments Nos. 2, 3, i, 5,6,7, 8, and !), situated on west side of Breakwater, and fronting the Harbour. Terms of lease, &c, apply at office of Harbour Board. . TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. M. JONES & CO. WILL hold their usual Friday Sale at the Central Sale Rooms, PRODUCE. GROCERIES. FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE H A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarke*, on Fri day, February 2, at 11 o'clock, 1 Heavy Draught Colt (unbroken), by " Northern Hero" 1 First-class Heavy Draught Gelding, 1 years old. 30cwt. trial given 2 Heavy Draught Colts, 3 and i years old 1 Good Buggy Horse 1 active Spring Cart Horse. ALFRED BUCKLAND. XjlOR PRIVATE SALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Harjyreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 1, at 12 o'clock, 120 head well-fatted Cattle 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs.



ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 1, at 1 o'clock, 1000 Young Ewes and Lambs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. TmOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, 3 Colts, broken into plough 1 Filly, unbroken All from the Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR. SALE, on Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock. Lots 65 and G6 of Suburban Section No. 2, in the Parish of Pukekohe, containing 20 acres of first-class soil, of which 13 acres is in good grass. ALFRED BUCKLA^TD. THE HAYMARKET SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. OURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES, and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at aU times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d..and lOd. ft.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. • Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. tt>. Good Family Tea, 2s. ft. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, Ib. The Best in Auckland, 3s. Ib. No. liSugar, od. ft. No. 2, 4Jd. ft. Pearl Barley, 3J-d. ft. BJFresh Lob3ter, best brands, lOd. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin E; Splendid Rice, 2id. ft. Pme Limejuice, Bd. per bottle; 2s. 4d. gallon. £' Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a eircnit of five mileP free of charge. -rrTlTi v k v hotel. Archibald Campbell Begs to Intimate to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, also paddocks for cattle. To those who wish to pass a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from OnffTmngn fhrno tiiripg a woolr "T BROW iN o yj j.n o O • MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application > L at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music, &c, Just Opened. 66*fnrTHEN work is done, and all's V T bright within, a Cur of Tea is just the thing." Undoubtedly it is, provided you have it good. THE -J3OYAL rPEA jyrART, FOR CH 0 ICE TEA S. TRY OUR 2s. Fink Value. SPLENDID FAMILY TEA, 2s. fid. TRY THE 3s. Tub Veuy Best. Reduction on Gib. parcels. fcSL BEST FRESH BUTTER IN THE CITY U, FRENCH, FAMI hY. GEOC EE, THE KOYAL TEA MART, j



1OO«OOO ROLLS 0 F PAPERHAIS GINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPEEHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. . Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tssr Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and S7. Queen-street. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES , Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. milE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC jl company, 222, Queen-street, auckland. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING !! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for a regular supply of the Most Improved Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albuinenized Paper, Card Mounts, &c, &c. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B.—Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, as usual, 9s. per dozen, or £30 pfir thousand. Tp.rms on.Rh. O~S T-OFFICE HOT iflu, Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always aA railable. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~~S URW IN, Proprietor. T3LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON ("ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &C. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay.



T> I A N OS! PIANOS! jj^gjj^jjgsjg PIANOS! BY BORD, iTWTu BY BOR D, OF PARIS, * * * * OF PARIS, IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM j£33 EACH, AT HOFFMAN & S^ONS, SnORTLAND-STKEET. mHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-streot. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits ta.ken instantaneously. TO A R R I YE, Per Tamaya & City ov Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland, a WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. J Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend- j ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor or the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. , . The Cuisino is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to he the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to aud from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch.



mHE CROWN BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support he has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and m re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that ho will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds marie to order. Parents cannot over-estimate the importance of Children ha.ving Well-fitting Boots, such can be ebtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT. C. H. Prince Orey-nt.rflnt.- LOCAL INDUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY! Buy no more ImpOTfeß. Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or "Wholesale Of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may be given to i, Duffy, Newton Express,



/COMMON SENSE AND COMFORT. VJTAS OTOVES. n if> COOKING by GAS is Easier, Chonper, and far more Economical than by Wood or Coal, and suitable fov the Cottage, Mansion, or Hotel. The superior flavour, the retention of the animal juices In the Meat, and the prevention of waste, arc plainly shown on the first trial. Tho loss oC weight by GAS COOKING is reduced to about onc-Courtli of that of the com mon modes of Roasting or Baking, for whereas a Joint of.*"Moat of eleven pounds loses..,'never less than three pounds at an Open Fire, or four pounds in an Oven, the loss by the Gas Roaster is enly one pound. If you have common sense, buy ono. If you want comfort, buy one. AS STOVES, for Boiling, Steaming, Broil ng, Stewing, or Frying, from 3s. GAS OVES, for Roasting, Boiling, Stew ing, Broiling, Frying, Grilling, Toasting Bread, &c., &c. E. PORTER & CO., ironmongers and iron merchants, Queen and High-streets, Auckland. KE ROS EN E QTOVES, KJ REPPENGILLE'S PATENT KEROSENE STOVES For Boiling, Roasting, Baking, Stewing, Frying, and Heating Irons, Without Smoke or Smell, are unsurpassed by any similar apparatus, and will do all the HOUSEHOLD COOKING for the small sum of Fourpence per Day. Will boil a quart of water in ten minutes, and are always ready for use. Purchasers can see the Stove in operation at our warehouse. No. I.—Patent Cooking Stove, with Kettle, Pan and Cover, 17s. Gd. No. 2.—Patent Cooking Stove, with Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stcwpan and Steamer, 355. No. 3.—Patent Cooking Stove, with Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stcwpan and and Steamer, Dripping Pan and Wire Stand, Oven for Roasting, 15a. No. 10.—Ditto, COs.



E. POUTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS QUEEN AND lIIGII-STREETS, Auckland. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JL SUMMERSCALE'S NEW PATENT WASH ING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING ; MACHINES, the simplest, cheapest, and i most effectual yet invented. SUMMERSC ALE'S MANGLES & WRING BRS PICKSLEY SIMS' MANGLES & WRINGERS AMERICAN EUREKA WRINGERS IMPROVED UNIVERSAL DO. NOVELTY DO. No home should bo without a Wringing Machine. It saves time, muscle, and temper, and saves in the wear o£ garment s'alone the cost in & few times use. NYESS & TOPHAM'S IMPROVED SAUAGE and GENERAL MINCING MACHINES KEROSENE LAMPS, new designs, with Opal Shades , RAPID WATER FILTERS (Chcavin's). Every house should have one PORTABLE COPPER WASHING BOILERS, ready for use anywhere SPONGE, SHOWER, SITZ and PLUNGE BATHS KNIFE CLEANER, each 3, i, 5, 6, Knives and Carver CROQUET,i3S sets new shapes to arrive. E. PORTER & CO., ironmongers and iron merchants Queen and Higii-stkeexs, Auckland.



rf^HEAP DE AP E 11Y STO RE, \J SYMONDS-STKEET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have 'several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices, to give the public the beneiit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3?. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d, JHEAPE,



WHY SHOULD THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND PATRONISE THE UN DERSIGNED BEFORE ANY OTHER TRADESMAN IN TOWN ? S3" The " Upper Ten" should do ho, be caiisc the Primcst Quality can at all times be relied on. fl®* Business People, because of his en deavour to bring sounder principles in the con duct of business, to have more ready-money sales and less tick. ttST Officials, because on all weekly or monthly accounts there is no other establish ment that gives such general satisfaction. Kff Working Men, because he at all times makes the trade come down to a fair and reasonable profit, and that for Cash they can procure the Finest Quality at nominal value ; besides A. D. is the largest employer of labour in the trade. KST The Trade, who buy dead meat, should favour A. D.. because they can get it Better and Cheaper than elsewhere. FAMILIES WAITED ON FOP. ORDERS. MEAT DELIVERED PROMPTLY TO ALL PARTS 01" TOWN OR SUBURBS. SUPERIOR CORNED BEEF »AND PORK, In Large Quantities, at all times On Hand. Be suvo to dc in time to get a PRIME JOINT on SATURDAYS, and also in time to take advantage of the REDUCTION. A. BOENWEL L, [CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. N. 11. —WANTED, an Apprentice, a respect able youth about 1G or 18, who writes a good hand, to learn Bookkeeping and Accounts.



"D" F E N D E L 0 AY Returns 1113 ainccro thanks to the public for their patronage so generously conferred upon him for the last 17 years, and begs to Inform them that he has DISPOSED of his STOCK of IRONMONGERY to MESSRS. E. PORTER AND CO., and solicits a continuance of thcly favours to Messrs. E. P. & Co. H.F. will feel obliged by all accounts due being Daid as soon as possible. His Store will be open from 9 to 12, and 2 to 4 o'clock,.



XKT ~TT "s k i n nTe; VV a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LA.NE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, QtSlae



W INKS AND JJ ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS,! UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, VENETIAN BLINDS AND BLIND HOL LANDS. BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS, SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, feather beds, &c, &c. Agents for the " GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINE & GREAT REDUCTION IN TRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED.



WINKS & HALL, Shortland-strekt, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, &C. 7&/T IL N E AND £i II OYCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following arc a few of the Lines specially worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TAB'LIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c., from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from Gd. upwards. Also, BOYS' AND M E N'S PANAMAS, from 3s. lid. SASH RIBBONS All Colours, is. Id. per yard. 100 BEADED SATCHELS 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN. CIIIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING: ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Hates, notwithstanding tli-.i great advance in tho Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on tho Premises by a. iFirst class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, "Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STKEETS, AUCKLAND.



OU GH T T O B E X N O W N. . ""Whau Hotel, Situated Six Milks from Auckl and. Two 'Busses run twice each way daily. Admira ble accominc elation for the Tourist, Conva Jescent, Invalids see: ting health, Business Men ro quiring a few hours' relaxation, or the lovers of nature. The scenery surpasses any in the pi* ovince. " Paradise v (as a terrestrial garden," but nothing to bo ttompa red to the WTian. The very tact oil the proprietor never k eepmg an Hotel b (ofore, and dealing in nothin, g but Brown and Campbell's Best Wines, Spirit s. and Beer, is a ■ certain guarantee that the cc liar ia up plied w' Ith nothing but the boat Qi bxm Good sfo |j|i ß g Enid paadQoisips,



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, O AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H # 2 fH Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the p Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. W "' O J. HENDERSON. ____ J3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Tm^Fs^rE^ and ca, JaJ Wholksalk, Shipping & i amilx -^ BUTCHER, n , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N B —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt or order" Families waited on in town or suburb^ IT~Q V E~~ T T « TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STI!,EET, Opposite the United Service Hotel Begs to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of tub Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. mAYLOi'S~^ATENT SEWING i J_ MACHINES tfl —=r^— Cfl The HAND MACHINE is perfection for a STAND S MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T PEACOC K, OPTICIAN; AGENT, SHOUTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. FH E N C H & G 0., Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCERS, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Augicland, Opposite the Market. [Established 1560.1 SST ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR HONEY are respectfully invited to Note the Piwok and Quality of our PURE TEA& and GENERAL GROCERIES, selected with care, and bought in tho Lowest Market, Sold AT Pbices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from JJd. Ib. English Marmalade, yd. per tin. Jains, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2Jd. ib. ALL SHOULD THY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE MILLION! For many years it has been acknowledged by hundreds "of competent Connoisseurs that our CELEB R ATE]) TEA S, being a ricli combination of many ltAiur. Black Tkas, possess qualities ot the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the lb. JNo. I—Good Strong Too,, 2a. per Jb. 2- Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Cd. lb. 3 -Kich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. lb. 4 Finest selected, 3s. Cd lb. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on 61b. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fruits and Spices, flour, maize, bran, bacon, hams, CHEESE, &c, &C, &c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Provir.ce. $ffi Notk.—Goods packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station frco of charge. Every Customer will receive ample value. Trial Orders dispatched forthwith. Please Note our Address. /GENUINE Q A L E Ij m OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &c. CvIIRISTMAS JOARGAINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN pot np pot. We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship ments of Fine, Fruits, especially selected for our Christinas Trade, and will otter them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Eleme Raisins, Gd. pcrlb. New Currants, okl. per lb. _ , Splendid Hobaitown Jams, nuavs, 6id. perlb. ~ „ in 81b. tins, OAd. „ Cho'i'cc New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Gd. per box A Fine Light Sugar for did. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus got full value for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Per lb. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on the COENEE; Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. as" A Meeby Christmas to you All. "53a TAMES BUTCHER, d> CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on : Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonablejratus. T~O~H~N~ S O P P E T, el HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. As^e-^t for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Deliver", and the Booking of Passenxera. ootr,w»: an. iwfi. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD ! In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to [arrive, we have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in the city :— Long Wood 128. per ton Cut Wood 133-per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Getd o&d firewood sw<i, Ho^oiv-aUtivs,



YEN ET I A.N J^ lTFd^ ffeJilsMkiiln j E~- WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE /INC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD D AT THK AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTttn MANUFACTORY " CORNER OB 1 COOK AND GREY-STRPi7Te ' Of any dimensions, in .any number from On' to a Hundred, within a given time of thn best quality, and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New Zea- ' land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Tm porter of the Material, Practical Blind Mnt» and Wire Worker (many years establish^ !S City Road, London), Manufacturer of »1! description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orm, mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned aIK repaired, and painted.—V ENETIAX HOUsr corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland WPHILLIPPS AND~SONS^6iL « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints Oik Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PhotowaDhi,: Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moulding Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carofnii4 paf.ked.-95 fe 97, QUKKN-STRJCBT. ™lcm 7 ED W A R D BAIt T L~lTy BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] AW kinds of House and Ship Joinery Shon Fronts, Shop and OJlico Fittings, &c., & c . prepared at Lhe shortest notice, with ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Brands. ' EDWAED BARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T, Near Market. nnilE Undersigned axe Cash Pur. J_ CHASERS Of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND EROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. HEAP D RA P E R~Y \_/ ESTABLISHMENT. D. MCPHERSON, KarangaiiaPe Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins j Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 206? Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers. &c. at Selling Off Pbtotcs. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlro :—Dnrham-BiTfiPt. Aumklnnii. JM. McLAC HLA N, © 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. Gd.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Cheeks at Is.; worth Is. fid. A line of Self Grey Camerlitc for the present season. Is.; worth Is. Ltd. A line of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lod. A line of " Caschemore dc Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear b3 r the makers, at a reduction of Is. Gd. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernytc to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. XTIIREWOOD ! ! ! TjjIIREWOOD ! !! WANTED KNOWN, that I am now prepared I to supply BEST TITREK FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash):— Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons. Bs. Cd.; upwards of ten tons, at wholesale prices.—Adr"™^l JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard, Breakwater Road. PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM .Si CO., AUCKLAND, v AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. TMPROVED STEEL FLOUR MILL. W. HA L L (Late Partner of Nicholls and Hall), ALBERT - STREET;, near Wyndham - street wish-s to inform the Public of Auckland Him he has commenced business on his own account, and having worked for J. Casjs for seven ye<irs> is a guarantee that any work entrusted to hi 9 care will be done satifactorily. W. HALL is the holder of a First Class PnzC for St earn Flour Mills and Dresser; also, First class Prize Portable Ovens. TO SHIPPEPtS, .CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI T I M B E E. The undersigned is selling at _„ 43- GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD. And at the. Suit. NatiiPr. [established 1842.] WJ A M I E S 0 N, c UNDERTAKER, &c, fl N Is prepared to execute Funerals, either in iirsi' class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges' WELLESIiEY-STREET EAST, t\VO dOOIS IIOHI Queen-street. |! "gTI UNER AL S CON DUCTED I JL1 respectably, at moderate charges, bj 1 N. McCULSKY, West End Fun eral Hsiab lishment, top of Hobson-street. , The charges includes all Cemetery.'Vntt 1 Minister's Fees, so that customers haV,*- § further trouble beyond giving the oi'C-vci'', II I Coffins always on hand. Graves fenceyf. I and Tombstones supplied. Designs, py «■ V|J Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained, a on application to N. McCrJaky. —— 5 GEORGE AXE X S Freeman's Ba v SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Stivers of Tallow. ____ w *.