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THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. AUGUST 10, 1877



Auction Sales. ] R. A R T H U R MONDAY, NOON. CLEA RI N .. -O U T SALE, VICTORIA-STREET. I R. ART HU R HAS 1.---- favoured with instiuctioiis from L-.ir. S. Labonde, Victoria-street, to sell by auction, on Monday next, at 11 a.m., at his premises, The Remainder of his very Various Stock, consisting of Fancy Goods, Toys, Jewel lery, Chemicals, Chemists' Requisites, Optical Goods, Show Ga.es, Scientific Instruments. Books, Counter, Scales Bench, Homoeopathic Coses, 21 bags Red Birch Charcoal, Household lutrniturc and Effects. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. C LEA RINC -O U T SA L E OF NURSERY STOCK, FROM MESSRS D. HAY & SON'S CELEBRATE D NURSERY. A T AR T h"u~R ' S MAR T. THE undersigned lias been favoured with instructions from Messrs D. Hay and Son, to sell by auction. Without Reserve, at his mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday next, the loth inst., at 11 o'clock a.m.. -1 Lartre and Varied Assortment of Valuable NURSERY STOCK, comprising an ex tensive Selection of Fruit Trees. Forest Trees, Pines. Cypresses, and other Conifers, in sre.-.t varictv, Ornamental Trees and Flowering Shrvbs. A choice selection of Roses, etc.. etc. The above are highly recommended as being fine, healthy, well-rooted, and correct to name. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, AUGUST 13. THE HAYMA RXE T. UNRESERVED SALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES, In the Estate of the Late W. T. BUC-U-AND. FOR SALE, at the Haymarkct, on Mon day, ISth instant, at 12 o'clock. Lot 1, Section 51, District of Manukau, and Allotment No. 15, Section 3, containing 22 acres and 2 perches—being the allotment enclosed with a wire fence at corner of road opposite the Pah, and leading to the Three Kings.—in first-class pasture, and with an unfailing supply of spring water. Lot 2.—Suburban Allotment No. 07, Section 16, Parish of Waitemata, County of Eden, containing 3 acres and 6 perches, situate at Remuera, on which is erected a large Dwelling-house, together with stable, coach-house, detached servants' dwelling, garden, and orchard: all in good order. Lot 3.—Suburban Allotment GS, Section IG, containing 4 acres, at the corner adjoining the Dwelling. Possession of the above propert-es will be given on Ist September. Lot f.—Section 33. Parish of Otau, Banks County, bounded in part by the Wairoa River," and containing 669 acres. Terms:—2s per cent, at fall of hammer; balance on completion of title, within one week of day of sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND ' WeDNESDAYTTU^UST'-ST THE DRURY YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Drury Yards, on Wednesday, loth instant, at 12 o'clock, 300 head Well-fed Cattle, mostly two-year-olds A large number of Choice Steers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16. THE REMUERA YAR DS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Aug. 16, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows and Store Cattle. At 2 o'clock, 100 head Choice Fat Cattle. At Four o'clock. 500 Well-fatted Sheep Store Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. THE CATTLE FAIR WILL be held at REMUERA on Wednesday, September 26. Above 1 OAA HEAD WILL BE YARDED. Jti Those - j^o'**"P'irpose selling should send in writing^mpfaer and description of Stock before SeptemWF 22nd. and those first entered will have priority of sale in their respective classes. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "" THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. ALFREDBUCKLAND. r'— * ■ : SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ~ MONDAY, AUGUST 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE BLOCK OF LAND, CORNER OF QUEEN AND SHORTLAND-STREETS. TO BE LEASED BY PUBLIC AUCTION. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of St. John's College Trust, to offer for lease by public auction, at the Land Mart. Fort-street, on Mon day, 27th instant, at 12 o'clock. The above VALUABLE PROPERTY. Full particulars will be given in a few days. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, AUGUST 20. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS, SYMONDS- STREET AND NEAVTON ROAD. 160 ACRES AHIP AR A. 60 ACRES HUN.UA. IN THE ESTATES OF EBENEZER FITNESS & JOHN E. BANKS. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the L _nd Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th August, at 12 oclock. In the Estate of Ehenezer Fitness: SYMONDS-STREET. — Those two Valuable Freehold Allotments, situate immedia tely above the property of Thos. Russell, Esq.. and being lots 11 and. 12 of the sub division of allotment 6. section 15, Suburbs of Auckland, 66 feet frontage each to Symonds-street and Kent-street, with a through depth of 120 feet. NEWTON.—Lot 31, of subdivision of eastern portion of allotment sa, section 7, Suburbs of Auckland, 33 feet frontage each to Blake-street and Newton-street, situate adjoining the residence of Mrs. Griffin, and at the back of Mr. Ridings' property. In the Estate of John Edward Banks : MO_NGONUI.-North-eas.ern portion of allot ment 02, and allotment 63, Parish of Ahipara, liO acres. Also, HUNUA.—Northern middle portion of allot ment 173, Parish of Hunua, 5'J acres, 1 rood, 21 perches, bush land. ; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, I Auctioneers. j



E. C. GREENWOOD. N U 1- S E It V M T O C K. "l/j-ASON "OROTHERS Will hold their ANNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF X U lIS E lIV STOCK BY AUCTION. At their PARNELL NURSERIES, OK WEDNESDAY, 22ND AUGUST, Being a fortnight earlier than last year, to give better facilities to buyers for planting, When the following will be offered to the public, and must be Cleared Out at any sacrifice, to make room for young stock :— I£h ft&4\if& INSIGNIS & OTHER U^vUV pines 3.000 Macrocarpa and other Cypresses 5,0{)0 Fruit and Forest Trees 1,000 Camelias Azalias. Roses, il'agnolias Rhododendrons, and a host of Ornamental aud Flowering Shrubs Too Numerous to enumerate. Gentlemen de'-irous of obtaining Bargains would do well attend. Omnibuses leave tho Post-ofhce every half hour, and a special 'bus will start from Ci-ovv ther's Stables at half-past 10. iSale to commence at 11 o'clock sharp. Lu_*cheon- Provided. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Parnell Nurseries. August 8, 1577. B. TONKS & CO. B. TONKS.] [R- C CARR. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. THEATRE ROYAL, AUCKLAND, with SIX SHOPS UNDERNEATH. FREEHOLD SHOPS, GREY-STREET. LEASEHOLD RENT, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FREEHOLD, POLLEN-STREET, SHORTLAND. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. B. TONKS & 00. XT AYE been instructed by the Mortga gees to sell, at the Brunswick Mart, Auckland, on Wednesday, the sth September, at 12 o'clock noon, THE ABOVE VALUABLE PROPERTIES. ~M. JONES & CO. MONDAY, AC OUST 13. HANDSOME NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEAR THE WIND-MILL. M. JONES & C O. HAVE received instructions trom a Gentleman leaving the Colony, to sell by auction, at his residence, Karansranape Road, opposite Jewish Cemetery, on .Monday next, 13th instant, at 11 a.m., The ENTIRE NEW* HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, comprising— Walnut Pianoforte, Trichord, by Bord. new, and cost 80 guineas; Green and Horse-hair Suites. Mahogany Table, Rimu Cheffonicr, Book-ease, Brussels Carpet, Handsome Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Lusters, Pictures, Clock, Fender and Fire-irons, Poles and Curtains, Grates, Coal-scuttle, Massive Rimu Bed stead with Hangings, Hair Mattrass, Toilet Table. Washstands and Ware, Marble slab Glass, Rimu Chest Drawers, Kitchen Utensils, Sec, Firewool, Coal, Fowls, &c., a New Singer's Sewing Machine. "m/T R. T. TRAFI" OR D SURGEON /(Sew 55*. Wakefield- DENTIST, (mwl_l|) STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'B Patent o__ide Gas. Artificial TftMh -from Otia tn a T~_ill PfltU Tjn-l X> ORT E R & jri 0., , FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thuri-AXD Castle, Locii Urr, and Emily Chaplin*,— LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are the best value over offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, &c. GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet Ciuches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons', Lockwoods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag. and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, Sec, Sec, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BESJ. Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister ftt-nshers, Paint Brushes. Turk's 1 Heads, Flue*-Brushes, Horse, Dundy, and Spoke Brushes, &c., Sec MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Onen Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot, Child's, and Plunge Baths; Examelled Cast Iron Plunge Bath's, &c. &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Me-.-l Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks, &c, &c. GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Stands and Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plant Sprinklers, Fumigate.rs, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c., &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, Sec. Keorich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol lovvare, with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITIIO- FitACTKUIt, Blasting andSportlngPcnvder, Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ing, Copping, and other Sporting requisites. MANTLEi-lECES. White Marble and _-namclled__Mai.tlepieces for Dininer, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety.



PO INT RUSSELL H OTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and couA-eniencc. It is a faA-ourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. __ J. HIGGINS Proprietor. "XT EWMAKKET ~ HOTE L. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. G._o;-.-i; Robson* (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public of I Auckland and tho respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of NeAvmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured Avith the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcomo new ones. TTNITED SERVICE HOTEL V/ COl-NT-R OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. ' 1 '""*___ & &&£*& ' < !» )aAAZz^A' zAZAjg 1 -"- : 81111 )Y-MM% JOHN HANCOCK, PKOP-IIETOK. IMPORTER OP FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Atj c i: L A N P. N. 7j. .. XT A I F A R A HOTE L, HELENSVILLE. JAMES HAND, having completed improve ments to the Hotel, will be glad to accommodate Travellers and Sportsmen Avho may favour him with a A'isit. The Hotel is within a few yards of the Avharf. Tavo first-class steamers lea\-e t.Avioe a Aveek, ensuring quick trips for a-isitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. A good Table kept, and the best of \. incs and Spirits. J. H A N D, ' PROPRIETOR. jITAN GA W A ARE 11 OfE L, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving eA-ery attention at the above Hotel. Private Rooms for Families. £2tr Boats for Hire to all parts of tho River. Ciiargi-S Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. _ OCCIDENTAL! OCCIDENTAL Occidental Hotel. The Noav Additions to this Hotel aro now completed—viz.. Six First-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor Avishes them to know that he is now in a position to oifer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds Avanted. Best of Pi'iccs Driven, Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed pamph lets, to be seen. Wellington hotel, WELLINGTON-STREET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (Late at the British Hotel), PRO PI! lETOR. TV AI AY ER A (H 0 T SPRI NG S. >V HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist Slay proximo, the Charges Avill be Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. nd Class, £110s. „ ss. WaiAvera, 21st April, 1877 TV/T ELBOU RN E CU P, IS7 7. MR. J. ,T. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. TW" OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. I will not be responsible for the quality of either Ale or Stout, in bottle, bearing my name, unless ordered from myself direct, as my bottles may be refilled. T. FORDYCE, Fort-street. ft hJ I - I a Io § i _lg 2 g? s I « O o g M Jo >_o CO .__ p St 5 w <! r CO CO Ph H d > fc - *T 2 5 9 < « Hg Ch § « a? e_ -^ h"_ " h1 *c hpr § g |__J as W « fi oa ft rvi H ft I -_b» c_* .3 "~i Ph R 3 j-H H K^ a - J O k - <H M ag« r O W H r_. c_ &_>■ w 2 § 5 2 o ' S I S3 5 M «. ft p§ M H g CO f=> £ ° o (5 1^ CO t-H <• ' « H g Cm l-__J £h -v ~*^ f-"3^ "*1 O M 3 *^ | P-l — i. gi hi ecsaaa -g



T* If IL N E AN D rf~l EEOY CE, Ark Now Showing Their 00 Autumn os Wiats-.' Gc_ds ()() «~-0- 22£ g |g£S2 _-"«' In* Emery Department, Which they beg to submit to the Public as being well worthy of inspection. 53, The following are a few items :— NKW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &C. NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEAV SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKIRTS NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS NEW DOAVN & FELT DRESSING GOAVN3 NEAV DRESSING JACKETS NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEAV WOOL GOODS. NEAV JACKET AND MANTLE CLOTHS In Sealskin, Phot, Lambskin, &c. 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 Are well stocked in all their- Branches. NEW HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SCARFS, Etc., Etc., Etc. | MOURNING ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. i i ,1. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & C H O V C E, " Ciieapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS AUCKLAND. O II E R A |_> ROTII ER S (Late or McAiithur, Shera & Co.) Have taken the WAREHOUSE recently occupied by Messrs. Stewart Se Anderson', Where they will conduct the BUSINESS of TyAREHOUSEMEXT AND General Commission Agents. business will commence on arrival of their F I R S T SHI P M E N T, CONSISTING of— -IX 3 Bales and Cases, Per 'COLUMBUS,'which sailed on the Ith May. OTHER SHIPMENTS ALREADY ADVISED to follow, Perss. 'KENT' and 'SAMMENDEL,' Which sailed on the 11th and 28th May, respectively. i QHERA "OROTHERS Are Agents for MESSRS. L. STEVENSON & SONS, Of London and Melbourne. BR ANS TO N & FORS TE R, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEES, BELLHAXGERS, &C, &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest, and Ghrymes) "Water Engines, 1 to G h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt kor Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Fouadry, Alills' Lame). Drawings and Estimates .Riven for all Classes of Work, and Experienced AVorkmen scut to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 22. i§n,



I j£2 P E C I A L . ! LEWIS BSOTHERS BEG TO NOTE THAT, IN CONSEQUENCE OF AN ALTERATION ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN THEIR FIRM, AND WITH A VIE W TO FACILI TATE THE ABOVE, Tli E V HA V E DETER M[N E D TO BRING FORWARD A LARGE PARCEL OF Ge_ne ra l Merchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS OF SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO ARRIVE. i THE WHOLE WILL BE OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADTANCES, TO CLEAR THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, AND I'HM _£F Usual Facilities Allowed. ; —THE- ; GOODS ARE NOW I.EING OPENED, AND THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS will m_ FOUND REPLETE. A.N Jt-ARLY Call is (Solicited. N.B.—lt has been well circulated in the HOME MARKET, by some of the other Houses, WITH A VIEW TO INJURE OUR REPU TATION, that WE SELL LOW; but as we are SATISFIED WITH SMALL PROFITS, WE SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL COURSE OF BUSINESS without reference to the above remarks, and appeal with confidence to OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE OF THEIR SUPPORT. NO EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH WILL BE ALLOWED, AS TIIE GOODS ARE ALREADY MARKED EXCEEDINGLY LOW ! rjUEEN AND A LEERT-STREETS, AUCKLAND. i )



TJEESS ITATEBIALS as" REDUCED PRICES ! ~"£a SILK VELVET JACKETS AT e^ HALF PRICE ! 1 "*©» H. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has ai.o Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Price.?. He has also just oi'ened all the New Shades (Prunes. Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, &c.), in t^ SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. "®9 These Colours, now so much worn, have not been procurable for some time back. In this second ahipment will be found some Very Choice Goods. Also BLACK SILKS. AT the old PRICES ! H. ATKINS Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT a discount. i They will be Sold at about £ST HALF PRICE i Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-ont ! at any reasonable price. Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best, makes, and at the Lowest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Ciie a p T w beds for Boy's "VV c a p.. at 2s. lid. and 3s. 6d„ worth Is. to ss. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MORCIEL AND OTHER TWEEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -{ H. ATKINS.!- JH O W DEN, c o _0_ * w s J.H. begs to inform customers who have been waiting for the importation of the Celebrated AMERICAN AY ALT HAM WATCHES, that the Shipment has arrived, and the same are now offering from £G. 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 AVatches, for £5. SILVER LEA'ER AVATCHES manufactured by Rotherham. Ehrhardt, Cross, &C. Bernard's Celebrated Genevas. All the Newest Designs in BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, &C. On Sale:—Watchmakers' and Jewellers' Tools and Materials. Agent for Sale of, or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, &c. Two Harmoniums, and three Splendid Pianos, for Sale. J. HOY-DEN, SHORTLAND-STREET. \ AND K. TEU TEN BERG, __:.__.- MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, AND GUNSMITHS, Beg to inform their customers and friends that they have REMOVED from AVellesley-street to McARTHUR & CO.'S BUILDINGS, Queen- STREET, where they have every convenience and facility for carrying on all branches of their business. Manufacturers of— SEALS—County, Borough, Company, Sec MEDALS—Agricultural Show, and all other kinds. PIPE FEB.RULES—With any kind of device, or crest engraved thereon. AVOOD CUTS and MONOGRAMS. All kinds of FIREARMS repaired in first-class style. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best in the market, being simple and substantial in construction, little liable to derangement, and thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Friction Machines, and Stand Machines on handsome stand. N.B, —All kinds of Sewing Machines repaired. Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold at a reduced rate for a short time, to make room for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. EDWARD HARTLEY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c., &c., nrepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT-STREET Near Market. O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at _3T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at tho Snit. Naoier. jp«HEAP BTTILSINGrikiATERIA^S. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Tdbnkb in alt. its Bkakches Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, ax reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHA.N ICS' BAY. JUST BO UG H T AT AUCTION. 1000 yards New Dresses, G."d, worth Is Gd 1000 ~ New Dresses (new shades), 7Ad, worth IsOd 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns 7'd worth Is (id ' ""' 10C0 „ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shades Is 3d, wo: th 3s Gd 1000 „ Ginghams, Gd, worth Is 1000 „ New Cambrics, dark grounds, 5-d, worth la " 500 „ Felt Carpets. 2s Gd, worth 3s Gd Extra Quality and Width. 3s Cd, worth is Gd f- bales Blankets, full 10-4 size Us lid "(Gnn.iT 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gr^Rorth te. P Ex ' Spirit of the Dawn, Motley's Knit ting- Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Jbme lingering Yarns. 0 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale Done, and other scarce lines. J. M. M cTTa~C HL A N; 213, QUEEN-STP.EET,



yENETIAN BLIND 1 WIRE GAUZE BLLNDS, AND PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND . MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREET Of any dimensions, in any number from One tea Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. 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 Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental AA'ire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered ■ repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE: corner of Cook and Grey-streets. A-y-kland. ~~Z UCKLAND S! EA-VL CONFECTION Elk- FACTORY ALBERT-U'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONE R, Begs to inform the public that the following yooi-s, manufactured fit his factory, are guaran teed of sup irior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olonring matter deleterious to ; r-eallh :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drop 3 Thick Peppermints Good AA'ords Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch -.fixtures leeing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert KtAlmonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway de. (small) Barley Sugar , Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose" Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Ball 3 Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l .ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red aud White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jui'ubes Eyerton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Hor-hound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. .WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, Sec, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland. October 2C, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite eoual to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Frovincia Analyst. XpUNERALS CONDUCTED! JL1 respectably, at mDderate charges, by _ N. McCULSKY, AVestEndFuneralEstab- § lishment, top of Hobson-street. Eg The charges includes all Cemetery and B Minister's Fees, so that customers have no ■ further trouble beyond giving the order. B Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, ■ and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J* ■ Brown, may be seen, and prices obtainec&.'B on application to N. MoOubky. ■ ITV R- HAY WAR D, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, WYNDHAM- S T R E E T. iimUNERALS JL. ECONOMICALLY FURNISHED BY T. & H. C 0 0 S E, CABINETMAKERS, Upholsterers, and Undertakers, 67, QUEEN-STREET. EARLY MANLEY LAPSTONE KIDNEY „ Sit-verskin Fluke „ „ Pink Eye Prolific „ Rose Pink Eye „ Fortyfold Sutton's Flourball Ashleaf Kidney Blue Derwent. R. BAIRD, SEEDSMAN AND NURSERYMAN, Victoria-street. DE V I T • GUNMAKER, 2£ i, Queen-stree Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle oading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, E'ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrij); tion Patent Chilled SRot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. TV H. H A Z A R D TV • GUNMAKER, 167, QtJEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND, I IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AtfD RETAP I DEALER IN FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Begs to announce that he has iust received ex ' Alastor,' a very large and well-assorted Stock of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, and Pistols ; Sporting Powder, Shot, and Caps; Eley's Revolver Ammunition; Pin and Central Fire Cartridge Cases, AVadding &c-; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Cartridge Recappers and Turnovers: Cases for converting Breech-loaders into Muzzle-loaders, Carrtidge Belts, Game Bags, &c. The whole of which will be offered at very Low Prices, as the following wilt show :— dS s. d. Pin-fire Double-barrel Guns, from GOO Central-fire „ „ 8 0 0 Muzzle-loading do. „ 3 5 0 Muzzle-loading S.B. „ 17 6 Pin-lire Revolvers 15 0 Rim-lire „ 1 10 0 Central-lire „ 210 0. Any Goods Bought, and failing to give saiis faction, will either be exchanged on the Mbney returned. Mrearms repaired in a superior man ner on the shortest notice., 1%/fR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the XtJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth, Closets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street.