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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. ONE YE A R' S LEASE OF AUCKLAND MARKET-HOUSE. STALLS, RENTS, AND TOLLS. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. L. W. EAT O N HAS received instructions to sell by auction on the. Premises, at the Market Ho.se, Queen-street, on Wednesday, June oth, at 12 o'clock noon, One Year's Lease as above. Terms and conditions of Lease and Sale may be vievred on and after Monday, 7th May, at the office of the Town Clerk, Queen-street; and of the Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY -MAY 23. THE REMUERA YARDS. mHE PURE-BRED SHORT-HORN BULL, '-WHIPPER IN," EX ELECTRA, FROM ENGLAND. Will be sold, at the Remuera Yards, on Wcd nesdaA-, May 23, at 12 o'clock. PEDIGREE as follows:— " WHIPPER-IN"," roan, calved Ith May, 1871, by Lord of the Valley (31733) Dam (Rosa Lee), by Sir Peter (25162) Gd (Arline), by Duke of Manchester (17732) Ggd (Alva), by Lord Roscberry (16118) Gggd (Ariadne), by Lord [1] Thoresby (11856) Ggggd (Apricot), by Dandy Dinmont (9010) Gggggd (Lily), by Dandy Dinmont (9010) Ggggggd, by George 111 (7038) Gggggggd, by Zenith (5702) Gj-ggggggd, by Wiseton (2818) Gggggggggd, by Mercury (2301) Lord of the Valley (31733), by [2] Lord of the Manor (26711) Dam (Red Pet), by 13] Royal butterfly 11th (20722) Get (Pet), by Snowdrop (1531 D G_:d (Miss Nightingale), by Chieftan (12595) Gggd (Lady Bourtbn), by Morpeth (8325) Gg-:gd. by The Prince (7615) G-rSggd. by Colling (902) Ggggggd, by Son of Alexander (1621) Gggggggd. by Grandson of FaA-ottrite (252) ~" Coote'sHerd Book," Vol. 20, p. 211, [1] Lord Thoresby (11856) Avas by Duke of Gloucester (11382), a Duchess Bull, the tribe of Shorthorns Avhich make thou sands each Avhen sold either by public or private sale. [21 Lord op the Manor (26711) Avas by Baron Ribblesdale (21235), by Second Duke of AA'harfdale (19619), a Duchess and Oxford Bull: his dam by Duke of Gloucester (11382), of same family as three animals sold by auction for nearly £20,000. The dam of Lord of the Manor was late Colonel To wnley's celebrated Coav Emma winner of Ten Prizes. S] Royal Butterfly 14th (20722) by Royal Butterfly (16862), winner of Royal Agriculture of England Society's First Prize at Warwick, and seven other Priz«s at Durham, York, and other Shows ; his dam Avon twenty Prizes and tAvelve Gold and Silver Medals at various meetings of the Royal, English, Irish, North Lancashire, Yorkshire, and other Societies. Royal Butterfly Avas OAvn brother to Master Butterfly, Avho Avon First Prize of Royal Agricultural Society of England's Show at Chelmsford, and many other prizes, and vneA'er was beaten ; and Avas sold at a high price and sent to Melbourne, shipped by us, per Copenhagen in 1857. All numbers refer to " Coote's Herd Book." We hereby certify that the aboA-e particulars are correct, and that we shipped "Whipper in," per Electra, in good condition. Sturgeon & Sons. Gray's Hall, Gray's, Essex, loth December, 1576. ALP RED r-TTf.KT_.AND. FRIDAY, JUNE 1. THE HAY M A R X E T. WELL-SITUATED FARM, ON THE ROAD FROM NGARUAWAHIA TO HAMILTON. FOR SALE, on Friday, June 1, at 12 o'clock. The FARM belonging to Mr. Morris, adjoin ing that of Mr. Harris, on the Hamilton Road. Itcontains 350 acres, being sections HSa, 119, 120, 121, 122, 121, and 126, Parish of Horetiu, County of Waikato. Improvements are:—6o acres fenced in five paddocks and cultiA'ated; 5-roomed DAvelling-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed, Stockyard, Orchard, Labourer's Cottage of three rooms", and considerable plantation, together being a snug homestead, Avith a railway station on the property. For terms, apply to the Auctioneer, ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. QALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and KZS HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. A LFBEDBUCKLAND. ' " "THURSDAY. MAY 17. REMUERA YARD S. In OR SALE, at Remuera, on Thursday 1 next, 17th inst., at 12 noon, 70 Well-fatted Cattle, from Waikato 60 Choice Steers, from AAvituand Waiuku 25 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu 300 Fat LongAvooled Wethers Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 40 AY ell-fatted Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 17. THE REMUERA YARD S. Q ALE OF FAT CATTLE Avill commence IO at two o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY 18. THE II A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, Heavy Draught Colt, 3 years Hea .w Draught Filly, 1 years Medium Draught Colt and Filly Riding Mare Grey Riding Gelding. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY IS. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, ISth inst., at 11 o'clock, The Well-knoAvn Mare "Mystery," stinted to " Pacific." ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, MAY 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES. DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to prepare for the sale by public auction, on Monday, May 28th, at 12 o'clock, of Four Cottages and Allotments, Dock-street and four Allotments in western side of Dock-street, and fronting the Beach Road, Freeman's Bay. Full particulars Avill bo given in a feAV days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. " SATURDAY, MAY 19. * COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD AND S ACRES OF LAND AT EPSOM, WITH VALUABLE ALLOTMENT AT DRURY. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from the Executors of the late John Davidson, to sell, on the ground, Epsom, on Saturday, May 19, 8 acres LAND, Avith tAVO-storeyed Eight roomed House, adjoining the properties of Messrs. Woollield and Buckland. Also Stack MeadoAV Hay, lot Puriri Posts, Plough, Harrows, frc.; also, lot Town Allotments at Drury, particulars of AA-hich will be furnished at Sale. At 3 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN.



"|W" I L DESPERANDUM There is no denying the fact that Small Profits and Quick Returns lead to Large Sales, Large Sales lead to Large Purchases, and at a Less Price than Small Purchases. The MEAT supplied by A. DORNWELL is equal to any in the World—in fact, cannot be surpassed—and is SOLD FOR CASH at the following prices :— FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON, 2d. HIND-QUARTERS, 3d. BEEF, 2d., 3d.. Id., od., 6d. _? lb. SIRLOINS OF BEEF, Very Choicest Des criptions' DAIRY-FED PORK, Fresh Daily. CORNED BEEF, in Large or Small Parcels. SAUSAGES and CHOPS, Superior Quality, only id. 50 tierces always in stock. CORNED PORK, in Kegs, or Barrels. BACON, RENNETS, LARD. POULTRY of all descriptions, ready for the Spit. TRIPE on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days. Hotels, Restaurants, Boarding-houses, supplied at Reduced Prices. Meat deliA-ered. in Meat Carts, in time for Dinner, to all parts of Toavh or Suburbs. Great Reduction in the Price of Corned Beef off the fore-part of the Quarters, Avithout bone. WANTED TO BUY: GAME IN LARGE QUANTITIES. A. BORNWELL CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS. rp H E UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands: j bottled and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Henncssy's and Marten's, in Avood and case. Also, line old Vintages for private lies. W.T. RUM—3O 0.j)., in hhds. and or.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless und Colville's, SheirifFs Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's. and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and 1 iernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGEK WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien. etc. CORDIALS, &c— Maraschino. Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's. Collin's, and De Rossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quart 3 and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & LARET Ist groAvth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, DeA-enish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coopc's BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprisin-r Belmont, Ozakerts, Field's, and Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Crushed Loaf Sng.-ir, Saltpetre. Sec RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No.' 21, in half-hhds and cases. Champion's Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid BrunsAvick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS —RaAV and Boded Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and DoAvner's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whvte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and 11 61bS. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred| weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. <£- Co. have novi adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherxoise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Agents for the Celebrated Apollinaris Water. Indents Executed for all Kinds of Goods BROWN. CAMPRELL & CO. "OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC 4jjß^il VoGNAyP IN HttJUS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. SSS, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. P. NATHAN & CO. TJ3 OUYER, GUILLET & CO. COGNAC. TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN ISOO]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRAND V, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Quarter asks. Oases, ar.d Imperial flasks.



JM. McLAC HLA N, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Would draAv the. attention of Ladies to THREE , CASES of WINTER HOSIERY, which he baa Just Imported, per 'Emily Chaplin,' from the ' celebrated house of J. & R. Morley, Wood street, London. !. These C»ses, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the following noA-elties :— : Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose \ „ Black Silk Hose j „ State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. ~ Tartan Cashmere Hose j ~ Vertical Stripe do. „ Fancy Stripe Merino do. ■ Men's Silk Socks and Shirts „ Fine Mohair, Lambswool, and Merino j ditto ! Ladies' " Challenger" Dressing GoAvns | „ Felt Cloth „ „ Men's ~ ~ ~ ~ i Ladies' Quilted Imitation Down Skirts : „ „ Real „ „ &c. J At Half Price :— 1 case Hah Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Stuff. TOHNO M I T H IS j RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, 1 AND SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY , ■ A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. I JOHN SMITH. NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Queen-street. Special Cablegrams. THE TURCO-RUSSIAN WAR. WANT OF CLOTHING. 800 Russians Killed in the First engagement, oaa'ino to not pj-.lnu Sufficiently Clothed ! ! ! Should the Russians intend invading Auck land, the only chance we haA'e against them is by seeing that avc are secure.lv protected against I the comin-r Winter by I. LEVY'S OVERCOATS j and ULSTERS. I Volunteers to the Front !—and lose no time inSTOBMiNG I. LEVY'S Stock of Winter Supplies. MEN OF AUCKLAND !-Be Avise, and if you wish to Stand Flre, you must march first to I. LEVY'S. Should the Enemy Break: Into the Bank i our Money Avill go. The question remains, where can we safely put it? Why, invest it at LEVY'S, and so secure a large per centage. I LEVY begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that it is his dccci mination that the coming Winter sha'l not be too severely 1 felt for Avant of proper covering-. He has just I received, direct from the Best West of London I Houses, his WINTER STOCK, of the Best Material. , and Most Fasiuonahle Styles. I which having been BOUGHT FOR Cash m a ! Depressed Market, he is able to offer themto I the Auckland public at about ONE HALF THE I USUAL PRICES. Although T. LEVY is a large advertiser believing that advertising is the success of business—he does not believe in such clap-trap as "Premises to Let," "Stock must be Sold, but bases his claims for public support upon the well-known character his Shop has so long enjoyed. His stock is a credit to Auckland, and it must strike the eye of all passers-by that every article, is Marked in Plain Figures, and that only One Price is charged both inside and outside. I. LEVY Has Just Opened Out a Line of OILSKIN SUITS COMPLETE. AND LINED ALL THROUGH, AT I^S> "&• The price clscAvherc is 275. Gd. Clothing of every description (of all possible sizes) at equally low figure. Note the Address: I. L E V Y. monster clothing establishment 210, Queen-street, (Opposite MoAi-thur's New Building.) -ji/T IL N E AND UOY C E Are Now Showing Their 00 Autumn Ss Winter Goods 00 In- Every Department, Which they beg to submit to the Public as being well worthy of inspection. IRS, The following are a few items :— NEW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &c. NEAV CLOTH JACKETS NEW SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKIRTS n __, NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS NEW DOWN Se FELT DRESSING GOWNS NEW DRESSING JACKETS NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEW WOOL GOODS. NEW JACKET AMD MANTLE CLOTHS In Sealskin, Pilot, Lambskin, &c. S_N.B—BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS at the old prices, notwithstanding the advance in the Home Markets. BLANKETS, DOWN AND OTHER QUILTS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, And all other MANCHESTER GOODS Well Supplied. THE BABY'LINEN AND UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENTS AreiAvell stocked in all their] Branches. NEW . HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SCARFS, Etc., [Etc., Etc. MOURNING] ORDERS PROMPTLY j EXECUTED. I DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & C H O V C E, "Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



CR OW N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, ; AUCKLAND. E. HADRILL, ~~' Proprietor. Good Liquors. g T A R /J% JJ OTE L, * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. A.LBERT,<^^*^^^ ir Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, QUF.EN-STREET, Opposite, the Savings Bank. mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. A I W ER A (HOT SP R 1 N OS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges Avill be Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. nd Class, £1 10s. ~ os. „ Waiwera, 21st April. 1877. PO INT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enioy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated Avithin a feAV yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. U~NITED SERVICE HOTEL CORN-lR OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. c^S_,_f:^'--_S2_'_»!_-" TOrv^^;J3f^feaac___> JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A U C X LAN D. N. Z. M~A SON I O HOT EL. PRINCES-STREET. THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has nmc pleasure in informing his friends that he ha secured the Proprietorship of the above cen trally situated and well-knoAvn Hotel. Under the new management, it is confidently expected that so avcll appointed and coiiA'enient a resort for citizens v,-ill command a large share of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern A-iews of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Rest Brands Only. ~\ MERICAN "SEWING "MACHINES^ THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. I "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact. Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It seAvs with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica LoAV-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the " Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to eA-ery A-ariety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaAdest; AND AVILL EVEN SEAV LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, 'IVck, Rubles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and Avill work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T/_nen, or Cotton Thread. SS'lt is not necesso,_.-y for us to endea\-our to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and avc feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy SeAvina: Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition Avith other Machines, Aye Avill have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, ScreAV, driver, Fi\'e Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case Avith hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £10s. With Table and Treadle £655. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, vvith CoA rer. Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority OA'er all other Machines, Aye guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, Aye will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE agents. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Rlustrations, Specimens, and Tuition tree of charge. -,_,_-,-- . J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. \f\ R E 5" H SHIPMENTS SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Unionj3a_pk}i________ i ___ i __^



AUCKLAND MODEL TRAININ ' S CHOOL, In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey -111!": Mr. E. Pbaser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. I_. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. SAVAI_I_GA\ r. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Mis 3 Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July J), and October 1. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES Avill be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Polt-er is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are im-ited to call and observe his method of instruction. II O W D E N, s % . JsL I % J.H. begs to inform customers avlio have been waiting for the Importation of the Celebrated AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES, that the Shipment has arrived, and the same are now offering from £0. Their well-deserved renown is sufficient guarantee. Also. .Just Opened— A LARGE STOCK of RUSSELL'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES (Lever), from £7 10s. Russell's Machine-made, Strong. Durable, Reli able Hunting Lever Watches, for £5. SILA/ER LEVER WATCHES manufactured by Rotherham, Ehrhardt, Cross, &c. Bernard's Celebrated Genevas. All the NfiAvest Designs in BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, &c. On Sale:—Watchmakers' and JeAvellcrs' Tools and Materials. Agent for Sale of, or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, Sec Two Harmoniums, and three Splendid Pianos, for Sale. J. lIOWDEN, SHORTLAND-STREET. DE V I T T, 9 G UNMAKER, 2 11, QUEEN'S TI.E ET. Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK :— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Late ArriA-als :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, E cy's Double Waterproof Caps. Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases. Waterproof Covers Gamo Bags, Sec Breceh-loading Implements of CA-cry descrip tion Patent Chilled Snot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fire.AVorks. T/T USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., Avill be allowed a Discount of 2s. Gd.; or on £1 Avorth, Cs. A Very Choice. Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Casn. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Music.) 1 Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, Sec. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 210 QTTFFX-STRIi-FT /^.HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and haA'e on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-clasa BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Loavest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. LATE TRAIN. On TUESDAY, 15th instant, a Train will leave Auckland at 7.15 p.m. for Onehunga, re turning after the Concert, at 10.30 p.m. Calls at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. XT AIPARA RAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train Avill leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table will be as follows :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Wainiauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.1S p.m. Woodhill 3 53 *.m. Pairoa 1.1 p.m. HelensAdlle, arrive .. .. 4.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ~WT AIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION. Intending Contractors can obtain Totara in any quantity from J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO. T7" AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, Ge.nfvral Manacr-T. I^TOTICE OF REMOVAL, Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shorh-land street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of *_______J___________________________________________m___m__m_______________________________m



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND B M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. t_ Ph !zj W Estimates furnished, and experienced YVbrkrnen sent to all parts of the -? q ProAdnce. J.H. requests attention of Builders and *^ ft) others to his New Glazing Tariff. a ' o J. HENDERSON. . __ S_J "* 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. -rjrr npHILLIPPS & gON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Varied assortment of PAPERHANGINGS of TIL LATEST? DESIGNS. «S, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, EngraAdngs. Oleographs, Lithographs, compri.ing Landscape, Sporting, Condc, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c., Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street. HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every Avife who does her OAvn Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from the folloAving immense stock and variety :—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger, Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, Sinoer, Whr.oEß and Wilson, Hoave, Grovek and Baker, and other good makes. Just arrived, per Electra :—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Friction Wheel, Ward's Arm Combination, and other SeAA-ing Machines. mr Weekly Payments Taken. i& W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Queen-street. SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. JPTo Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei. is uoav pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. Likewise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is Avell adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Daldy, Fort-street, Avill amply testify. SHEI __ LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. TO R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present loav price of Bricks, intending Builders Avill find it adA'a,ntageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or haA-e them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave aa follows :— Z8.45 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-( 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.m -R. 30 n.m. Im Q U I C X' s LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Victoria-street, Auckland. SZT FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mournipg Coaches. 'Busses for NeAA'ton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. Ada College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 5.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 6 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ 4. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4,30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. Onoon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7.0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 5.30, 9. 9.30, 10,10.30 & II p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: LeaA-e Whan: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonbv; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, aw \l be punctu ally attended to. J. THOMPSON, GEORGE COOK'S 'B U~SS~E~S From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9-15 a.m. 9.45 a . m . 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. !•*§ p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.10 p.m. 3.i5 p. m . 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p . m . 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves NeAvmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 11 on noon' i P-m- P-m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p. m . 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: S. 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGK COOK, Wn.kofield-*itroet. BRIER^E\-sTON^ _ , j_eav_s Onehunga— Auckland— ,9 a-ra- 12 noon 1 P-m- 3 p.m. 2 P-m- „ 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4 -p -m> Special Coaches as per agreement.



VENETIAN gTTN^ |y'gi |;\\a\| |g| jpi;i.sii [aMzmp^ mBSMm gJJSjgffi) . x 1 WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATwr. ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD D AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREET Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, Avithin 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. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Im porter of the Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker (many years established at City Road, London), Manufacturer of every description of WindoAv Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered" repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE corner of Cook and Grey-streets. Auckland. mAVLOR'S PATENT SEWIIU} X MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfect ion for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst Avho possess them as un equalled. Sewing Machines of CA Tery kind repaired. Authobised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, OpT>osit<. -ho Post-officp. Auckland. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. m O M A T~O S A U C" E. W. HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Is Noav Reada% and he can guarantee it to be ftliej Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained Avholesale at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland ; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. TTICTOKIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you, I have much pleasure in bringing before 3-our notice a feAV very useful articles, which I can noAV produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, Avorkmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in tne English markets. Having secured the serA-ices of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the Arm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, vrith my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels. ArchitraA-es, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And eA-ery kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL— Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Eootstones, Crosses, &c, designs of which are always on view. ENCLOSURES— In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on har.d, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorno and Prospers [established 1342.1 WJ A M I E S 0 N, • UNDERTAKER, &c., is preparedto execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street. FUNERALS CONDUCTED! respectably, at moderate charges, by I N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab- 8 lishment, top of Hobson-street. I T!he chax-ges includes all Cemetery and 9 Minister's Fees, so that customers have no j • further trouble berond giving the order. 1 Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, 1 and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. I Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. | on appUcation to N. McCulsky. | GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of OA-er 50 varieties. Also, hyacinths, crocus, tulips, narcissi &c., &c., &c., R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES VICTORIA-STREET. /GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in cA rery Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licei^ed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLEY-STREET. ATTCKT.ANT-. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street Eas_.—■ W. EDGAR & CO., fh-oprietors.—While thank ing til" public for their patronage dui_n<_ the past 13 years, W. F. & Co. Avould bee- to inform -hem that thpy haA-o iiOAA r on hand a complete Block of the Aery best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in Avhich they have adopted every modern improvement, they en," turn ont their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Sii* and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &C., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle- J men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets s Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City E=tablishment, Wellesley-street East, Avill meet with prompt attention. * Ladies and Gentlemen. Avaited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Otlice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. j