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THE EVENING STAB, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1877



rpHE XEW ZEALAND FIBRE OOM j PA2sY (LJ3SITED), ajse y<j\v miustfactupjjvg at thelr Kills, Kaihu, ttatpat?,a : FLAX KATTING, stoular to Coir, equally uhea-p, and more durable, suitable for eyory purpose io widen CoLr Matting is applied. Is io use at various Public Build- I lags in Auckland, aud xuay be had of ii Furnishing Houses. BTIiOkG WRAPPEvG PAPER, extremely i tougi., suitable for Ixoiunongers' use. TWINE, of various kinds. SO.FT SPUN MARLLN'B, isualiar to the ixa ported article,, ■vrgll aiiapted for Thatching s; nd otiter purposes. CLOXiliir-s LINISS, of various Qualities and E. h. I-I'jBTOK, AGZNT J% AUCJILAND. TIT S. S X I N X E H, 1 f % B\:iLD^-i, CARPENTER, AND 301$ER, oil Shu Did Site, VULCAN LAX4L i.V. 3"g.ac:vß§ of the BuLldia? Tre.do er'^-u^a !>'<" r'^r ':.i".l-'^*.-.;^^t VVorkjzi^ii. &LiOP I rronts, Oiilcfe i ~ :.:•:., Sec. /1H EA P GR O C EliY HOUSE. v^ N.£V*'.*«£Ali3aLErX. J>. CAjVIPB.SLL sells Tea from upwards; jrv'J--:'- i.vlu.!-?:aaiade,-aad HavrMn's Tart .ffruit, ar iyd. p«i- iiu: itaiiy jrooa J^'resli Butter and it^iM. in*e%'<ssrj' week, at ics-rket prices. G-iv*; :ji% (ik>ods a trial, 4-r>d you will probably CO":io :^CH-ia r<ENUIN E C A L E OK choice christmas fruits, &a Chpjbtmas JBargatns to every cash purchaser, AT THE V-'ICLh 3KMTWK POT m POT. We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected f.or our Caristxnas Trade, and will offer them at s'lcii prices as will ensure a Speedy Ciearanee, The foJElo-wiag Jig* will give sojaae idea of the Bargains to bs had F0 E CASH ONLY! Finest EJLerae Eafeins, 6d. per Ib. New Currants*. si<L per 3b. Splejjdid lloba,rto--vn Jams, in jars, CI-cL perlb. ~ .. in 8;b. tins, *>;<d- ■> Choics New Figs, in 21b. boxes, la. 64. pet box A Fiae Li.-^ut Sugar for 4£d. per lij. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CMHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND j CHEESE From the Direct Importera, and thus get jf'i'J-^ vaj>uj! for yonr money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Bjaaieh of the Jiusin<^ss. SINCLAIR'S PRIMP; BELFAST HAMS, is, 20. Pjbe jj*. F. HEWIN & BJiOTHER, GJBOCEKS, BACON & CHEESK FACTORS, Thk T Pot ox THE CJOEKEB; Ai-io, at Graltaiafttown and Shortland. a Meeky Chbistmas to you All. ~a» ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORK, Nkwxon : 2 tona of the best Bacon and IIam» in AucK land at 9d. and 10d. Oh. ; less by the cv.-t., }<ua.r<AJiUie<L Good Old Canterbury Cheeee, 6d. and bd. &.. Good Family Tea, 2s. Bj. Very Buperiur 'J-'ea, 2s. 6d, fl>. The Best in Auckland, 3s. Ej. No. I riu^ar, 3d, tt.. No. 2, fjd. D>. Pean Barter, 3<WL a>. Fresh Lobster, best brands, 10d- per tin Kejiierij Marmalade, Wd. per tin Hpleu'lid Rice, 2jd. 2j. Pare Uoi«ji.i«o, Bd. per bottle ; 2s. 4d. arallon. Pure Llalt Viaegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. v,B.—A'l articles guaxarsteed. No damaged goods k-;jt o;i the pref/ii^s. Goods delivered within a circuit of flye raule? free of charge. , fTTirE UNL>EItB IGN X D — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old fied, in wood and bottle SHEltftY—Superior qualitieu and brands bottled and in butts, hhda., qr.-caskij, and BEAKDY— Henmß»ffi and MartelPs, in wood aud ease. Ateo, line old VitiUiges for prirate fanjiiicfi, and Jiiscjuit dv Bouche's, De Triage Fills au'l Couryoisicr, in bulk and fiUtsks and half-flasks WI. EUM -30 o.T>. # in }i))ds. and qr.-casks WHLSKY—J>uuvill«'s. Greenless and Colvilles, Bxieirift"» felay, John Fraser's JJraekla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's ifjghland, Ixinville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booths, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS— LJdolpho Woifo and. Co.'b and Kenke's quarts and pints GENKVA--Joimde Kuyjjer and Son's Anchor Bran'i, io green and rod cases; J.li. Henkes Hollands, fa stone jars and giass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGISIi VVINB—In qr.-casks and cases CLAIiKT— Medoc, Chateau, ilargeaux, St. Juliert, etc. MAHASCII[NO--C'uracoa, orange and wlute, an<l Karsai>arilla BITTKItS ~elner's, AngOStora, Orange, an Poniecan'/zcxi CHAMP AGXK —Clkjuot's, Perrier Jouels, Moet's, Coiiin'if, and De Bossy's SPARKLING SiOSELLB — Dienhard'« quarts LlNj'/kIiAN'S CAWARRA UOCKSc LAIIET Ifct prrowth BOTTLED ALE—Mass's, Devenush, Tennante, ; Alls<iT»p*H, and I.nd Coope's BOTTLKD bTOUT—Basss, Blood's, and Guin oegs's GRO'JEItIES— Comprising BeJmont, Ozakert and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar T{V-nn"ft«, HaJt.nctre, I-ilacking, Sardines nECKE'J'T & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS an>l SUGARS PALK ENGLISH MALT VINKGAit "Chanipion'H No. 21,* in half-hhds. CIGAHS No. '!■ if.S., In ->'X) boxes, La Caobas Aibeume, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Careche, Sir liobcw Pee!, Flor de Bolor, I^a I'erla.dei Tabaco TOB A CC< ) —Viirious brands PAINTS —Carson's Anticorioalon, red and stone tfolour* Blundfcll, Spence & Co.'» (ienuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Jxjad, Red Lead, White Zinc, I<iUl Brunswick Green, iiJi'il Yellow I'uinfs, Patent Driers, &c.; Hodson & Co.'b White Zinc and White Lead, in 231b. drums . OILS-Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza,, in drums; and Downer's "Kerosene VARNISJIE/5 -Noble's and Jfoare s OAJC'VAiiNISH—BIu/J<lell, Spenco & Co.'s, in cases cur.tain ing 10 1.-gallon tins Heitciry WhytC »'»d Strachan's Celebrated " FLOGU - CLOTJio, varioufi patterns and CQBDAG-J5— Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION* NAIL-S for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON-More v/ood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 'J ft. lengtlis SHEET ZIHG, Son. 30,11, 12, and 14 filb SHEET LEAD. Butt Bolts, grooved points PLANING. SHAPING, and DRILLING MA poweiPgeared screw cutting gap LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. ' li. C. & Co. have now adopted the mcOiod followed by iht Iwryt hondm Hov.hu of VATTJNQ their WINKS awl SPIRITS, tWt hemng been fmtul to tecwe iht delivery of a higher atandard of quality than Qthervtiie obtainabU. Original packwjis delivered from Bond at heretofore vjhen required. JUsbbnth Executed iron all Kinkb of GoodSi



TOUBISTS TO THE HOT LAKES, and Visit.ors to Tatrrsnga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' aud Gentlemen's Saddle Hoiraes. at i>. 11. M. Bill's Taumnga livery and i Kait Btabieb. Comer of Spring and. Grrey-sfcreete, Tauranya.. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at ail tiiaes ensure .a trap bemg ready to proceed to ihe Lake x^iowicv inuue diti.si&jj' on arrival of tiie BteaoaietrfrotaAueidand. K.B.—Good Crrr..v.mz for ILorset la. Od. per week. -DOUYEP, GUILLE T & GO. COG2\AC. i TRADE «z#'/f~ '^*" M B£ [ESTABLISJaEB IN iSfiCTL M E-S SB S. L E W1.6 BEOTH EE S, f AU<:.^LAJsi>. '■ Have seyurbd the AGENCY" for this Celebrated S BBA2SJDY, so justly eonsiderett the finest made. They have always on baud Jadds., Qaarter j flasks, fjases. z^d ixnx&risl tiaska. \ "i3KJi^.UIT^ rSDUBOUCHE, & CO' , £■ \; i SEIPPEI-C3 OF BEAJN'DY COGNAC j .^-^^a.^ .:■. , ~': -.^ IN HHJDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. SS> Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. 1). NATHAN & CO. ~ GHOLLArL'S Q-reat Indian Cukes. £3" BBAKD). *i£S THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome pirffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for them in nxvry part of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They hare cured long-sta/icung cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received frcim ail parts of the Colony by the Proprietor:— "Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to Its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. J^jtflßSOK." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 20th May, 1876.—Sir^— Having been much benefltted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure inadding jay testiiiiony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some or ray friends, who have also been using these medicine!-;, speak very favourably of tikexn, and have received much beneiit jlr-om th^ir use. —'.Signed;, Ovhziaa "Port Chabners, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1870 ---; Sir,—l think it my duty vj state that your Ghol lah« Rheomatism M;ixf.ure has proved in my ease to be all that you have represented it to be: and for the sake of those who may be goffering the mis-'srv and torture of severe K-hcuxaatisna, eu/.-h as TeJidured previous to takiiig your in valuable rjaadiciJie I beg to state that I had bees suffering ths moat excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at sight. My appetite was gone, mj general health shattered, and the pains through out xny limbs and loins were constant and almost msuppoitabki. I was induced vj try your Hiieu iiiaxism Mixture, and found mywil gettijig better after taking three bottles of it. I continued takjjig the medicine for alx>ut six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health., being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism," My appetite is excellent, aud I sleep vveli at night,—Sigurdi, FjtED. VViluamk." "Dunedin, lVth July, 1?76.- Sir,—l have plea sure in Staling, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good results from the use of fthoJiah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been Kuffering from reiy severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 yeare, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my rest was much disturbed at night, njy appetite very imperfect, ana my general healtn altogether ijnpajred. I am happy to state that I am'now free from the pains I had experienced for 80 many years. I can Bleep well at night, my appetite and general health are m uch ampro ved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefuiiy.— (Signed), S. PSCKETT." . "Dunedin, 3i)st August, 1870.—Sir,—Havmg taken your Ghollah'B Rheumatic Mixture for some eonsidei-ttbie tiioe, and ha ving been com pletely cured by its use, of the very wsvere rheu niatic gout fj-om which I had Baifered inowt severely for the last ten year<s, I can bear testi mony to its moot extraordinary curatic powers. I am now free from all pafm, and well m my health, and have the free use of my hands aud feet, v.-hich I had not previous U> taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I ensured for thp period above seated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the u,se of your in valuable medicine. I can Btro«gJv recommend it (hose suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), Joh.v (jkxffex, J;P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout Ne v. f Zealand, and in Auckland of ail Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesa&b Aokxt.s foe Auckland Peovikce. TO H N S~~o" P P E T, fl HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 2, QaEBN-BTBKET. Agent for Mr. A. EL Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. T«7«. "X~A~T.r~E~S BUTC HE R, tf CARTKR, CONTRACTOR, &C. floods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands CoaL Alao, Firewood (cut or uncut 1. at reasonable rntfis. . T> U N C T TJ A L I T V 18 the mainspring of business. ' "What's the Time?" This irritaiing'n'ießtion would not be heard so continual!" if everybody invested in one of BABTLBiTS WATCHES. Babtxett's Loxdox Lkveh Watcher are Manufactured expressly to his order, and are Warranted to keep CORRECT TIME ! Watches aift Chronometers repaired and re gulated. An extensive stock of Jewellery of all descriptions. A. G. BARTLETT, 62, QUEEN-S TRE BT, (Nineteen Years with Dent. London). T~U~ S S H E R, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. Agent for Seccombe and Son's Sparkling Ale and. Stout. Bills discounted. SIICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEKX-STKKHT. FIREWOOD! FIR EWOOD! 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 12s. per ton Cut Wood 13s. per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Yard. Hobson-street. mHECROW N B 0 Of, C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. O. H. PRINCE lias to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support he has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he will .continue to deserve the name for beinsr Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House In the Trade. J>adies' and Gentlemen's Boota and Shoos of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over-estimate the importance Of Children havlnar Well-fHtins' Boots, siich <an be ebtained by gettinar the little ones Fittsri io Measure at tbe CROWN BOOT, C, H. Pmcß Qgffttftft



1100,900 BOLLS OF PAPEBHA2V-GLN GS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & Wi, QUEEK-BTKEET, HATE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrirals, EIGHTY PACKAGES KBTW PATTEEKB OF PAPER JLA NGINGS, And to make room lor Kbi-piuents to arrive per Qaruauic and Glunlura., offer special inducement to purchasers. Qheag) Hessian and Scrim G-iit Mouldings, a large aßaortmeat, and new deaigris Artists' Colours in x>'J aad water; Canvas Paper Mamrte, ana Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, PJuotogruphs, and SOCIMK Baiajioe of stock of Ciiroiao laithograpiis, below Publisher's price SiJ ver«ti Plat* Glii-is. from 136 x 72 Polibhed aud Kou&Li Plate. Sheet, Ornaments, and PhotogmpMc Giaes GLABS BHAIWBB, Paints, Oils, Colours, Vanalsb Brashes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron -A. :i Lioouu'osj ye and Kelson Hematite Paint, and s.U kinds of Painters' atid Decorators' Sundries ! Ponituad Cement. E3 WHOLBoAia!! AND RETjUX. & BON, 85 and 97. Queen-street. I T BfciSi&JiTY"'* ONEIjUKGA LINE ! *J • OF COACHES Leaves Q»ei> unga— A v. ckland— S).o ti.jii. li.O noon i 1.0 pun, iS.U p.m. 2.0 p.m. 6.0 p.m. Special Ooa.cb.es as per agreement. 'm fl E AR G V L L H O T E L. ■ J. ULSJiOHNE. Opposite the JJari k of New Zealand. The tmderaijmed bejis to intimate that hsring I ooiupleteo' extenaire alterations and additions to his well-known &jq a favourite hostelry, he is now . prepared to o£"er.acoy.niiaocL&tio.n second to none • m tilt district. ! 6.M.W. being-in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best Brands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Rooms. j A suite of cheerful ■vveil-rentilated Bedrooms have also teen added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Booms <one of Aloock'B best Tables.) Civilitr and Comfort couabined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON WILSON, Proprietor. mHE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC X COMPAN V, 222, QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKXAR'D. EE-OPENING : :! RE-OPENING !!! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arransred for a regular Btippiy of the Most Improved Modern Apparatus, tfie Purest Chemicals, AJbuiuenized Paper, Card. Mounts, &.C., &c. JOH N McGAEEIGLE, MAKAGJCB. N.B.—Views of Auckland in groat variety. Card Pictures of Mauris, as usual, Ste. per dozen. » i»/?l n*>r t.houaan't. Turrns r*ju>b POST-OF.FICE HOTEL, Gkky-stkjekt. Welliwotow. Travellers to the South wiH find first-class ac commodation at the abore Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, PaoPßigroa. __ T>LANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS I! ! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pole for planting out now), TOMATO- MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER. VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also. CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLL CELERiT, LETTUPE, ELEKBS, &O, &c. Pv. B A IK D, VICTORIA BKKD STORKS, Victoria-street* Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. T> i A N 0 S ! PIANOS! fz/ rnf7Jr-~~JI PIANOS J B V B 0 RD, f \lfT\\ BY BO It D, OK FABIS, " * OF fAiilß, IN II ANDS 031 E W AL.VUT CASES, FROM £33 EACIL AT HOFF MAN & SON S, BIIOP.TI.AT.'D-STKKCT. mHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWAKD WAYTK 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 ofliiterature. Ofiice and Fancy Stationery. &c. New liooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUKEN-STBBBT. P~\s L M A 5T PIIOTOGIIA PHIC ROOMS, S!i ort land-street. Vievs of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Chjixches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album sixe) of Auckland. nhildrei>'» Portraits token instantaneously. " O A R It I V E~ 1 Pkk Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Harries 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY. BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, AValsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. |A card.] MRS. SANDERS, of Hobson Park, Parnell, bogs to inform the Ladies of Parnell, Newmarket, and Auckland, that she is prepared to Dims Curtains of every description, at Is. per pair, If scut clean. Orders to be left with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wellesley-street; Mr. Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street; or-Mrs. Angus. Posfc-oflice. Newmarket. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH.. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend 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 of 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 Cuisine 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 fey connoisseurs to he the finest 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, Cathodral Square, Chnstchurch. IN two years we have mad© up 4059 measurements. Comment is needless.— SAMUEL COOMBEB, City Clothing Majft, %



j fi H B IST MA S TT\ INK EE. A. DOTSXWELL Bes^ t,o notify that he has secui-ed the FIK3EBT ABSOETMEST OF £3- GEESE ! "©B And wiU Dispose of them at from 4'h. Gd. to 7b. 6d. ALSO, FOWLS DUCKS JOWLS AND DUCKS FOWTS DUCKS 111 TTTiliTniT.f-.ri QuantitJ.eß. THE VERY PRIMEST MEAT AT THE USUAL PRICE OF FROM 2d. to Gd. PEE Ik. MUTTON FOR CHRISTMAS WILL BE SOLD ALL SATURDAY, 2d., 3d., and 4d. per ft. LAMB, 18. to Cs. Gd. Per Quaiter. SUCKING PIGS, 7S» 6d- Each. THE VERY PICK OF THE COUNTRY VEAL, IN PORK, LAMB, BEEF, MUTTON. *3" See the BULLOCKS alx>ve lOOOtts. ea.ck SHEEP, 1505-B. LAMBS, 602*. At all times, at the service of the public, FRESH MEAT vrill be brought ixi every !wj hours, and on MONDAY and TUESDAY, SHOP WILL BE OPPJN KKOM 5 Io 10 a.in. Eaklt Okjjeks A^"x> Dklivkky Most Rjsbpect rvLLY Solicited. CASH ! Deli^rj- as UsuaL CASH ! A. DOR N W ELL, COKKEK OF QUEEN'AND DARBY-STREETS. A/T IL N E AND / i H OY C E HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL OASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a few of the Lines specially TTortby of notice i— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c. from S3. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS' AND M E N'S PAN A M AS, from 3s. lid. SASH RIBBONS All Colours, Is. Id. per yard. 100 BEADED SATCHEL S, 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & C H O V CE, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. t



i i I HFENDELOW i E»ton» ids sincere t/haixks to tiie public for their patronage bo generously crofared upon him for the last 1* years, and begs to Inform ! themtiiat-he has DISPOSED Of Ms STOCK of IRONMONGERY to MESSES. B. PORTER j AND CO*, and solicits a oorrSnuanoe of their j larours to Messrs. E. P. & Co. H.F. will feel obliged by all accounts due being paid as soon as possible. Hi 3 Store will be open from 9 to 12, and 2 to i o'clock. ! X^ INKS AND TT ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABIN ETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTERERS, XSD 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, 1 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. I _______ i Agexts for the "GROVERAND BAKER" SEWING MACHINES. CHEAT REDUCTION IX PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, Short land - street, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, QARPETB, fLQQR^QT^ft^ |



r Imkboted Patknt Ikfeotkd Patek?- PoktableSideOvess Pcbtaele Otbkb, From 40s. upwards. F««n ay» THE Cheapest House in To-sm for erery description of Oveas. Ran S^h, Sto^s, Store Pipe, Wrought Iron Fire Places, VartiMe lioil ere. in evcrv deHuriptkc of Ir-jn Work is at HE BBE E X H. SMIT H'S Auckland Ikon Woejs!s 3 Db»h*.m Street West .(qppostte BncWan3's T^rds.) Improved Palest Portable sra-.te-consur : ißg Orezis , of rarious si;:es, from 25^- «q>warfs always, on hanc. Orer a.&oo in use. . -t - 1 For Sale. £ rirs'-cUnb Cacii:^ Kaii^e iotkv, Uoiel. N B — H. H. S. has rtc-ived Firsi-cluss jr'nzw a.t trie Agricultttral Shaw for his Improred Eaieat Portable Si:iok£-cor".sniTiir!j; Ov-::i.. I"1 S, WYyUHA3JT¥TBEET, I I HOUSE, SKIP, I ° j AJsl> j S ! « I GENERAL DECOKAT~2 PALNTER. | si I " j J5 Estimates fttroisliQa, and experienoea, ,_, j Vt'orkuae-ii sent, to bJI paxts 01 Uie -^ j-. ] Proriacs. i I J.H. reauest^ attention of Btmaera and : ' S i otie-rs to ids New Glazing Tarni. , TJU J. HENDERSON. 5, WYXDHAM-STEEET. i ri H E A P FIREWOOD 1/ FOB RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON. MECHAyics' Bat, is DeHTer ing Best Utree Wood tfuil measuremenii at 12s. perton; Puriri. lls. Cask. F. ISH E X AN I) C 0., Wholesale. Shipping & Famtlt Queen-street, next Barxii of New Zealand, Ancklaaid. PorJtrf of all kinds dressed to order. Prirae Smoked 'Tongues, Home-cored Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in lartre quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. live Pheasants for warded to ail parts of tiie colony upon receipt of order. Families vr&ii,esd oa in wcrn or suburb?. ~T~ L O V E^ T f _c\l.» TAILOR. &o, TTELLEHLEY-FTREET. OppoEJte lie United Serrioe Hotel. Eegs to inform Mb customers and the Public that lie lias eomnifeEce-d business as above, and hopes by strict attention to btiiiaess, eembined with G-f»od Worfcroan &faip and M&teria] to merit a contiiiuance oi past favours. The Stocjt of Tweeds, Goatts^b. &c, are sxtikklt new, akd of tile Latest Designs. An Early Inspection IteEpe-ctfullv Invited, FRENCH & C 0, 5 Wholesale axi> Retail FAMILY GROCER S. "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STIIEET, Auckland, Opposite the [Established ibso.i £2t all who wish real value for MONEY, are respe-e-Uully invited 10 >ote the Prick jlsd Qcalitt of our PUHE TEAS and GENEII--1L GIiOCEKIES. selected "with care. and bou?ht in the Jjovrert Market, Sold at Pkices that "vvili give the greatest satisfaction to ererj* Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from itd. S>> English Marmalade.^ 9i. per tin. » Jauis, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2j-d. Si. ALL SHOULD TRY OUR PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE ZvULLIOX: For many rears it has been acknowledged by hundreds of competent Connoisseurs that our CELEBB ATED TEAS, being a rich c&mbinfition of many RAES Black Tea;, possess qualities of the highest order. Sold in chests, hali-che=ts, boxes, or by the !b. No. I—Good Strong Tea. 2s. per 5.. 2- Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Od. tt. Rich Combiaation of rare-Black Teas, 3s. IK 4 Finest selected. 3s. 6d a. A Reduction of 3d. per Jb. on Cib. paxcela of No. 3 and I Teas. New Feuits and Spices, flour, maize. bran, bacon, fa ms, CHEESE, &c, &c, ice. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. 53L Notk.—Goods packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Every Customer "will receive atnple value. Trial* Orders dispatched forthwith. Please Note our Address. ■"VT-EW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND ±S PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, • AICKIX:S, "THE P H A R M A C V," Queen-street: SCOVITJ/S BLQQT") AND LIVER SYRUP (Extract ~oi Sarsapariaaand Stillingia). hall's lung balsam brow\-s_esgence of ginger ayer s preparations. allcock;sjplasters BENNETT'S in all the States and Canada^ "" KNAPP'S THROAT CURE and Healing in Diptheria, Diseases"of "the Lungs, Whooping Cough. Sec. &c. GAYETTY'S PAPER HELMBOLDS EXT. OF BUCHU BURBANK'S EFFEI-^'ESCING APERIENT BRISTOL'S PILLS. JAYNE'S PILLS BRANDRETH'S PILLS HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA_BALM jor_the_Com plexion 17-AfJg;^^._^O_ZOj3_ONT for the Teeth BURNETT'S COCOAIXE for the Hair FRO^I B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice :— Cimicifugin (ex: actea raeemosa), given as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. Leptandkin (ex: veronica virginica), given with Podophyllin; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Caulophyllix (blut> cohosh>, Uterine Tonic Hydrastix (golden sea.'). Dyspeptio Tonic Rumicin (yellow clock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive Saxguixahix (blood root). Hepatic Alterative Phytolaccitn' (poke root), Scorbutic A iterative employed in Chiorric Rheuuiatisra Scutellarin (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia.' HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. JOHNSTON'S SITTKRa, AICKIN, PRUfi IMPORTER,



1 Vv '■-. e^s WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, astd PERPOBJVTFn ZING BLLND3. MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLBm i MANUFACTOEY CORNER OF COOH AJSTD GEEY-strfrvd Of any dimensions, iv any number free, IQ a HuiiCtrea, within a given time of tW" best gr.fi.'rty, and reasonable prices and Bsrtt to ail parts of Neir Zea land. 33wms cash. EEtiamtea returned by Post. M- H. BUSBY, local Mmrafacturer anr) t™ j porter of tke Material. Practical Blind M»S * j and Wire Worker (irsany y^ars estfbafiioa 5 City liotid, liO&aoiii, Manufacturer of ZL I description of Window Blinds. Plain and On j mental Wire Work. Old li&i&s clean^-ialw^ j repaired, and painted.— VENETIAN* HOniro1 comer of Cook ana Grey-stz-eets. AuekiaaaT ~\%T PBILLIPPS AND SO^Tm7 V \ • COLOUR. & GLASS MERCHANT* i Importers of Paperiit-riiTiii^:. Scrim. Paints.on? j Turrieiitias, Colours, v .arnisiheE, French Po^Sr j Gold Leaf, Artist?' Colours and BnitfreiPW I Sheet, Crown. Ornamental, and PhotoramhS Giaas. Picture Traiae and 'j apesa-j- MoiildiW Clock and Corapaa? Glasses, Glazed iiasfrls Doors, &C. Glass cat to size, and caw^S o ?s~ uo >" ai\ i) FXeTs PATTERN DEPOT, QrEE»HTBEET. MRS. BUTTESWOSXH Invites the jj.ti.estjon of her friends to TOmr GOODS JUST OPENED UP. * LONDON a>"d PARIS MHUKEEY AND COSTUMES. ECKU-FISCHEUR3 axd MAJSTELSTa ! In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APBQKH in Lace and other Material, A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' TJNTDM. CLOTHING always O n hand. CHTLDHSy'E COSTCiiEa EST &SEAT YAEIErr. A Lar^e Assortment of EATS and BOIvXEIg (Trimmed and UntrimaaeflJ. TRIMMED HATS from 111. Mrs. Btttehwoeth having secured Phst class Hands Loth in the Ivlilßnery and Dregg Departments, Is now prepared to complete oree.rs at the-st'Ortes*notice. I) W A H I) BAKT LET BUELDEE AND CONTRACTOR, ' ESTABLISHED ISGS.J AUHdnds of House and Ship Joinerr, Shop fronts. Shop and Otn.ce Sittings, £iel > &c, prepared at the shortest notice, Trtth thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Fnnushed in every Brancla. EDWAIID BAETIEY, albert-steeet, Keap. Maseex. JJACKMAN'S FniST-CLASS BOABfr • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Weßesiey-sfcreet, Aucliiand. Newifeajand. Single and Doiihle Bedrooms and every cazrren ience for families, and especially clerks or siEgle g"entlenj.en- The Bcivrdiny EsLabhsiuneajtisoijite separate from the Proprietors family Grserraiits. Terms, £1 Is. For the lest 17 yeai= iniifißioTe "mirinfiiß. BS. E. FALTOW, I)cmaS~\!ew, PameU, roooessor to Sirs. E. Dondas bess to inform the Ladies of AticH£iid,"aDd STioarbs, that she is prepared to He-dress afl kinds of Lace and 55"i£lins. Bed and "Window Certains. Antims'jasjars, &zc. Parcels left, as usnai at 51 r. HardiTiCk's, Grocer, top of SbQrt land-street: Mr. F. .Ledger's, Cabinetmaier, near Bishop's Court, Parneli; Mr. 3fe>etlfs, Baker. Hobscn-street. Note the address. m! mclacelas. •_ _ 213, QUEEN-STREET, - Has just benpfat the follotvine Goods at aLaigß Discount off^ Cost Price, and rsTTt.es Ladies m to inspect them before maiing their pur- if chases elsewhere. Patterns Trill oe given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real AJpaceas at la. 63.; P "worth 2s. 3d.; A line of Fashionable Cheek? at Is.: -prorthls.9d. A line of Self Grey Cameiiite for the season. Is.; "woitii is. JjcL AHnfe of Self Colour fcatin Cheek liosties, beautiful shades. Is.-3d.: ■vvorth Is. lOd. A Hne_ of " Caseheniorr- fie Soie," c soft corded iilack Silk. Trari-anted to -wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per'yucL This is without coub; the best and cheap est Silk, in Auckland. It is of the ame quality as that which g'are such saSsfec tion last season. Simpson ilachines at half-price. All the Norelties for iht Season at a lower price than usual 5 eases New Goods, ex Abemyte to open in a feTv- days. Others to " follow by next vessels. A BEEDEEX POLISHED GEANITE -ti_ MONUMENTS, IX EED AXD BtCX. FROM £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor. Aberdeen. Scotland. ~Xp OTI C E O F E ElufO vXf J. ALLENDEPi begs to inform his Customers and the Public arenerall- that he has Kemoved his office from 7, Queen-street, to Ward &• Co's^ Fort-street. Having appointed them his Sole Agents, all orders left there -vviilreeelve prompt attention. Auckland, Dec. Ij. IST6. TO SHIPPERS, COSTRACTOBS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selline: at S3- GREATLY REDUCED PEICE& C. A. HARRIS. BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Suit. NaDier. [ESTABLISHED ISii.] TT7 . J A M I E S Q. N; T n « UNDERTAKER. &c, _ f Is prepared to execute Funerals, either in firßl" ciass style or ■oiain. at strictly moderate charge W ELLESLKY-STKBKT EAST, tWO doors ftom Queen-street. ' ; FU NER AL S CONDUCTED respectabiv. at moderate charges, by N. McCULsKY" "West End FuneralEstab ! Kshment, top of Xiobson-srreet. The charges includes all Cemetery ana Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J- Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. McCuisky- ■' - TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHTNES. TAYLOR'S i_*» <^- Patent Sewiss ■'•^Cif ' Machine. >^M^ Recommended by all who ■ ?% have them (cow num^. _JgSM£^:"'^J~~- in^somehundreasias.^ 0 w*!Bsa^"—-' B e St Machine to be had. The undersigned from practical acquaintance with Sewing Mechanism can thoroughly g"^, tee them for efficiency, constancy, and sißiP UWIJ as unequalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN. AGENT, Shortland-streot, , Opposite the Post-ofti on. Auddantt^. 3ETO~ir~G~E A~K EX S, Freeman's Bay nrtV e SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buveret of Talltv"' , j