GEORGINA'S BABY.

PERSONS who read the literature of the day are sufficiently acquainted with Ginx s figurative baby and " Helen's Babies, _ but ufay not even have heard of Georgmas baby -which has only been ten weeks in this breathing world. Georginais young and prepossessing, and although she "was never married, she has a baby, " Georgmas Baby." This young person lived with a benevolently "disposed person in one of the streets of Auckland. She gave Georgina a home for several months, until she could find a home of her own. Georgina, possibly of a poetical turn of mind, loved the " soft glances of the summer moon," aud sometimes kept late hours. Her friend objected ; she did not care for nursing the baby during its mother's absence. Some times, too, Georgina took an extra drop— one of her feminine failings—and--which Introduced her on one or two occasions to the High-street lock-up keeper. Georgina found a new friend in Mrs , of Grey-street, to whom she told a pitiful tale of man's inconstancy and woman's wrong. ]Vj: rB sympathised, shed tears, and ultimately prevented upon Georgina to take a situation, and, from the errors of the past, to improve in the future. Georgina consented, and a situation, some sixty miles away, was procured for her, and in this rural locality." among sheep and cattle, Georgina would appear to be happy. She wrote last week to Mrs in a light hearted tone, and said she could now bft happy, were it not for the haunting thought o f the . Mrs fancied she referred here to a lover, and could not finish for grief, knowing herself, as she said, that —

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, And yet chokes the sad farewell, On Friday last, Georgina's earlier friend called upon Mrs , and inquired after Georgina. "Oh," said Mrs , "she is In a situation at , but I must not dis close the place ; but she is quite happy.' <: Oh. the vixen !" exclaimed the inquirer; and throwing back a part of her-shawl, dis closed Georgina's baby, and asked what was to become of it. "It is a beautiful creature, isn't it ? Weigh it," Mrs——on taking it into her arms, said : " No babies are allowed where Georgina lives ; but this is really a splendid child;" aud whilst admiring its plump round features, the first lady ran away, crying out with a load voice, '-'You have got Georgina's baby, Mrs ; take care of it, please I"

RECEPTION OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

To the Editor: Sir,—l hope you will use your powerful pen on behalf of the working classes in the rural districts round Auckland, who wish to hear Sir George Grey's address. lam just in from Remuera and Howick, where a feeling of disappointment prevails that the time fixed for the meeting is so late as to preclude the people in that locality attending. Could not the time be altered? Say, 5 p.m., and the meeting an open air one, when 7.000 or 8,000 would attend instead of a select few, smuggled into the Choral Hall. lam informed that the attendance of the ladies alone will be sufficient to fill that place.— I am, &c, Howick. To the Editor: Sir,—l hear the " Reception Committee " intend to invite Sir George Grey to address the " people of Auckland " in the Choral Hall. The '' people," I suppose, will be ticketed. Now. as I am sure there are thousands of the -working classes, like myself, who would delight to honour Sir George Grey, and whom I believe Sir George Grey would consider it an honour to address, I do most earnestly protest against any such class demonstration as t)roposed, and beg to suggest that the meeting should be on Bar rack Hill, and early in the afternoon, and this, I am sure, will commend itself to the majority o* the people at least.— Yours, &c, Artisan. To the Editor: Sir.—As a humble usit in the great multitude who would like to do honour to our great.champion Sir George Grey, X.C.8., upon the approaching visit to Auckland, I pro test against any packed meeting at the Choral Hall or elsewhere. What the people of Auck land want, and what. I am sure, Sir George Grey would wish, is that they should have an opportunity of expressing to him, en masse, their sympathy and appreciation of the nobie and patriotic efForts he has made, and the great victory he has achieved in his seat in Parliament for the welfare of the whole of the people of New Zealaad, to strengthen his hands, and encourage his hopes to go on and prosper in the work of reform he has commenced, and never stop until (Hercules-like) he has thoroughly purged all corrupting bitters from Parliamen tarian stalls. The hour of meeting and the place should be convenient for and open to all, town arid country. The occasion should be made a red-letter day for Auckland, one which future generations might point to with pride in the Calendar as " the. anniversary of Sir George Grey' 3 return to Auckland." This can only be done by an open air daylight meeting, and I hope to see your able pen in print, as well as near your voice raised in committee, urging the adoption of an open and universal reception, such as would do honour both to the receiver and giver of the ovation.—Artisan.

STREET ACCIDENTS.

To the Editor of the Evexing Star. Sir,—An admirer of your paper wrote m Friday's Stae on a subject about which I have felt strongly for some time, viz., the carelessness of builders in failing to erect suitable scaffolding to protect the public when buildings are in course of erection. Judging from the animus of the letter it mu3t have come from a person interested in one of the buildings now being erected next to the Union Bank and in Victoria street, but I hope it will not deter anyone from urging the carrying out of one of the few city by-laws which are really for the public good. It is not long since poor Cotton was killed in Queen-street, entirely through the carelessness of a contractor, in failing to provide the scaffold ing required by law. One day I saw an iron cross bar fall from a scaffold in Queen-street, and nearly kill a little child, and one can scarcely characterise too strongly the conduct of any builder, who, to save a few paltry shillings, will endanger our lives and limbs, Every permit to build provides that when the walls facing the street are fourteen feet high, a scaffold shall be erected over the footway. This is law—a law which builders and contractors are allowed daily to violate at pleasure. If some poor fellow hap pened to draw a bucket of water from a stand Dipe without permission from the City Council, he would be pounced upon at once, handed to the Police Court, and fined. But of the danger ous breach of law referred to above no notico is taken till some private citizen braves the rini cule and abuse of the offenders, and puts the law into force. lam glad to see that within the last day or two the builders in Victoria-street have been made, in some measure, to conform to law in this respect.—Yours, &c, Citizen.

" We have been shewn a variety of electro plated articles manufactured by Mr George Cook, electro-plater and gilder, at his workshop, Papakura. These , comprise fern and total a leaves, which have been converted ir.to beautiful brooches by the electro-typing process. They are very elaborate specimens of workmanship, and reflect the highest, credit upon Mr Cook. -The prices of the brooches vary from 5s to 10s, according to the fcize, &c. Mr Cook has also several brass forks, which have been' electro-plated very successfully, and now look quite equal to new silver articles. A fern leaf brooch has been left at our office, and it may be inspected by any person interested. Me Cook, who was formerly electro-plater and gilder to Sir George Grey, intends to commence business shortly in Auckland, but at present orders will be received at Mr Wells', jeweller, Queen-street, and will be executed as rapidly as possible. We hope that Mr Cook will succeed in his enterprise. The employs on Mr Roycroft's contract, Waikato, have formed a debating Society under the title of the "Swampers." Mr Roycroft was elected President, and Mr Balfour secretary. The first subject dis cussed was, " Whether Sir Julius Vogel did right in selling the Piako Swamp to its pre sent owners, or whether it would have been better for the country if Sir George Grey's proposal to cut it up into small larrns had been carried out." After an animated dis cussion, the meeting came to the conclusion that Sir Julius Vogel did right in selling the swamp. During the debate, a speaker named Hampton, speaking of new chums who could not obtain em ployment in Auckland, but got work in the . swamp, said: —" I have seen these men come into the swamp with hardly a rag to their backs, and with their torn watertight boots, and in a few months with their pockets full of money and with spring-side boots on." A Mr Martin told the following tall yarn : « For three years and six months I have been travelling the Piako Swamp, from Hamilton to Taupiri, up to my waist in • rwater: I have seen good times, and bad times also ; worse times when the frost came on, as sometimes, when I have gone; out of a morning in the winter, Ihave found my trousers frozen stiff, standing boit up "'(htasif I were in them; likewise my 1 ts and I have been put to considerable 'venience thawing them .out."

Printed and published by the \ uX en erfi Henry Brett, of ParaeU fLnffi&ef*. * Steam Printin? CfHce. Wyßdham^ , the City of Avckland, New Z«^- Tuesday. Deceaiber 181 !«'•

TH EYEiMiSG STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 18VI.



ALFRED BUCKLAND MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CUTTER 'HEATHER BELL.' nnHE subscriber has received instructions JL to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Well-known Cutter HEATHER BELL, 24 32-64 tons register, with all her Sails,, nearly new, Gear, Anchors and Chains Dingy, &c, &c. The above vessel has been recently coppered, and having received a thorough and complete overhaul, is in first-class order. ■Inventory and any information on application t0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday neict, Dec. 21, at 11 o'clock, 1 Heavy Draught Gelding, 4 years old, 2 ton trial 1 Heavy Draught Mare 2 active Mares, good in single or double harness 2 Unbroken Fillies, 3 years old 1 'pair good Plough Horses- ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 akd 23. fTIHE QHEEP X7IAIR • 'WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, FOR EWES, Ox TUESDAY, 22nd January; AKD FOR RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. T H E HA V M A RK E T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at the Hayinarket, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, containing four acres, situate in the centre of the town of Onehunga; together with the Cottage erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs. John ljundon. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. THE REMUERA YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at o'clock, * 5 Choice Veal Calves 2 Prime Fat Oxen, first prize takers at the Napiar Show 10 Choice Fat Steers, from Poverty Bay 20 Fat Steers, from One-Tree Hill 50 Fat Cattle, choice quality. At 4 o'clock, ; 5 200 Fat Sheep 50 Good Lambs Fat Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLANTI. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale: WOOLPACKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. [R. C. GREENWOOD.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE subscriber has received instructions from the Harbour Board, to sell by auction in their large room, Fort-street, on Thursday the 20th December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon THE LEASE FOR A TERM OF THE FOL LOWING ALLOTMENTS & SHEDS, Viz.:— Lot 17, Breakwater Road Lot 15, Custom-house-street Lot 9, Mechanics' Bay ' Lots 18 and 19, Gore-street and Fort-3treet. Lot, 49 Fort-street Lot 51 and part of 52, Fort-street Lot 16, Short-street 11 Allotments, with frontage to Beach Road. Parnell Sheds A, B, C, and D, Queen-street Wharf Shed E, Railway Wharf. Terms of Laase, Draft, and Conditions may be seen at the Harbour Board Office, where any further particulars required may be obtained. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. NOON. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PLEASANTLY- S I T U A T E D RESIDENCE, WITH FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT. ADJOINING THE RESIDENCE OF L. D. NATHAN, ESQ. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Estate Land, and House Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The Residence of the late Mrs. Lawry, to gether with the large Freehold /Vllotment on which it is built, having a good iront age to Karangahape Road. The House is comfortably arranged, contain ing six rooms. There is a Registered Grate in the Parlour, and a new Range in the Kitchen. The situation of this Property, so close to the business parts of the city, yet so elevated, healthy, and pleasant, in a rising and respect able neighbourhood, makes it a desirable place - of residence for anyone who may be engaged in business. R. ARTHUR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. GREAT SALE OF TOWN LAND, CONTIGUOUS TO THE HAMILTON RAILWAY STATION. MESSRS. J. D. & K. HILL HAVE received instructions from Thos. Jolly, Esq.. to sell by public action, on Wednesday, the 19th instant (the opening day of the Railway to Hamilton), The VILLAGE of FRANKTOWN, situate as above, and consisting of the following magnificent Business and Villa Sites :— 25 J-acre Lota, immediately opposite the Railway Station. 20 acre Lots, fronting the Station Road. 11 Villa Sites, varying from 5 to 10 acres. ' Terms:—One-third ca£h, balance at one and two years, bearing 8 per cent, interest. The Sale will commence after the arrival of the Train from Auckland. Luncheon provided. J. D. & K. HILL, Auctioneers, Hamilton, Waikato.



I. TONKS.I [R. C. CAKR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875, 1877. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, PINS, BROOCHES, EARRINGS, &C M &c. B. TONES & CO. HAVE rebeived instructions from Mr Neumegen, to sell by auction, on Friday' &C 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, rhe following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES :— 1875. 1618—May 26-O.F.S.L. Watch 1877. 633-Feb. 24—0.F.5.L. Watch 664— „ 27—Silver Coffee Pot 782—Mar. 9—Silver Jewel 799- „ 10-3. G.H. Watch 821— „ 13—0.F.5.L. Watch and Pin 825— „ 14—SL.H. Watch 832— „ 14—S.&.H. Watch 893— „ 20—Chain 897— „ 20—1 pair Earrings 936— „ 24—2 Rings, &c. 937— „ 24—1 Ring 973— „ 28—S.G.H. Watch 993— „ 31—Brass Watch and Gold Chain 999—April 2—l Ring 1016— „ 3—O.F.S.L. Watch, Chain, and Quartz 1047— „ 7 —l pair Earring 3 10S0— ~ 11—O.F.S.L. Watch and Chain 1082— „ 11—O.F.S.L. Watch 1097— „ 14—S.L.H. Watch 1138— „ 18—Silver Knife, Fork and Spoon 1187— „ 23—S,L.H. Watch 1194— ~ 23—Ring, Seal and Key 1230— „ 26—Instruments, Stamp, &c. 1240— „ 27—GoldRign 1247— „ 27—Gold Chain 12S0^-May I—S.G.H; Watch 1327— „ 7—Ring 1350— „ 8— Pencil Case and Ring 1365— „ 10—O,F. Gold G. Watch 1367— ~ 10— O.F.S.G. Wat3h 1371— „ 10— B. Watch G. Chain and Locket 1375 — ~ 11—Saddle 1382— ~ 12—2 Brooches and 2 Rings 13SS— „ 12—Plough 1399— „ 14—S.G.H. Watch 1404— „ 15—Plane iAsi— „ 22—Earrings, Rings, and Studs 1477— „ 25—Chain 1489^- „ 26—S.L.H. Watch 1493— , 26—S.G.H. Watch 1535— , 30—S.G.H. Watch, Chain, and Green stone 1515— „ 31—Ring 3376—June 11—Robe and Frock 3624— „ 21—Pillow, Quilt, and Blanket 3631— „ 22—Dresspieee 3656— „ 23—Coat 3766— „ 23-Silk Dress 3812— ~ 30—3 Sheets and 2 Petticoats 3825—July 2—Dress 3857— „ 2—2 Boys' Coat, Trousers and Test 3973— „ 7—Dress and Child's Frock 3988 — „ 9 —Coat and Trousers 4009— „ 9—Coat and Moles 4070— „ 12-Shawl and Cloak 4123— „ 14—Suit 4242— „ 21—3 Sheets and Dress 4244— „ 21—2 pair Trousers 4283— „ 23—Boots 4355— „ 26—Dress 4402— „ 27—Coat and Vest 4420— „ 30—Dress 4427— „ 30—Dresspieee 4456— „ 30—Suit 4478— „ 31—2 Coats, Drawers, &c. 4485— ~ 31—Suit 4491— „ 31—Coat, Vest, <*c. 4506—Aug. I—2 Coats and Vest 4540— „ 2—Coat, Duster and Trousers 4608— „ 7—Table Cover 4655— „ B—Suit 4742— „ 13—Suit 4766— „ 14—Coat and Trousers 4861— „ 20—1 pair Boots 4-S74— ~ 20—Trousers and Vest 4971— „ 23—3 Petticoats 5043— „ 27—Coat THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instract tions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY at EPSOM, containing 43 acres rich soil, divided into con venient paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Verandah Cottage, large Stone Stable, Cow-houses, Piggeries, &c, all in good repair, and now in the occupation of Mr. E. Hill. The above is situated on the One hunga Road, close to Mr. Potter's properties, and being surrounded on three sides by roads, can be advantaireously sub-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market for a long ime. Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREET.—Lot 35, and part of Lots 13, 36, and 37, Section 39. City of Auckland, havine: a frontage of 265 links to Sale and Welleslcy-strcets, and containing a large area of ground. Full particulars en application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. FREE HO L D PRO PERT IE S, TAURANGA. IN THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Roein3, on Wednesday, 19th Dec, at 12 noon. Lot 192, Town of Tauranga, J-acre, with Buildings and Improvements- Lot 42, Parish of Te Mania, Tauranga, near Katikati, containingßo acres, with House and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of 4patu, Tauranga, 50 acres. Lot 236, Parish of Te Papa, Tauranga, 50 acres. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY 19. THE CUTTER SYDNEY. AT THE CORNER MART, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. THE Subscriber will sell the Hull of the the Cutter Sydney as she now lies on the Beach near Cabbage Bay ; is nowly coppered and copper fastened. Terms Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. householFTurniture. barne's cottages', newton. THE Subscribers will sell at Newton on Wednesday, 19th December, at 11 o'clock, Household Fnrnitu re, consisting of Parlour. Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. THE DRURY YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Drury Yards, on Wednesday next, 19th December, at 12 o'clock, A" Mixed Herd of about 200 Cattle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY/DECEMBER PI. THE HAYMA RXE T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, at 11 o'clock, 5 Young Horses from Wanganui, good in Saddle or Harness 1 Unbroken Filly, 3 years old. Also, The Racehorse '* Fawn," by Dainty Ariel. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SPECIAL NOTICE. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP~&TcO. will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mab!e Afantlepieces, Nails, &c. at specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will be taken over by the Auckland Timber Company. EDWIN A~ UGE R, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his Nkw Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Drap-r. ENGLISH AND _oo_ FIUST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE mj,jSj» WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES WMj In every Branch at Lowest PSfc» o f Auckland Prices! ""^~ ~ The Trade. %* Stationer\' Dkpartment.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Kvexing Star. E AUGEH. PARNELL.



WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BRHAKWATER ROAD. E. CAR It Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; f-lso WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles. Palings, House Blocks Krc.. &Q. <gc. ■ A X N E L L. ■ NEW VCD SEASONABLE .iOODS Fuit CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In'returning iiis sinceie UiU'i.kfl for the liberal support accorded him for Uio lawt thru-yearo, would respectfuli.v e<d] Ims attention o. his cus tomers, ami the p'sliiic generally, to his Nkw AXDWKI L- >SS"»rKD^J-OCKOF N KvV b HLIlb, FANCY GROCERIES, aud ■ UiOVISIONS. A fine assortment o£ Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Alnionds, Bar oelonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars from did. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams antj Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, \V. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer{|& Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnejjl. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert street- mhs. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES!—E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will be : First-class Cartes de Visite, Ss. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for os. ; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. A Lon don Artist and London Prices. _ j aTbTg c ohipments OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery rjf Fancy Dress "^ Goods Feathers r-\ Black & Cold Flowers Silks kj Prints Ribbons r^ Muslins K^chiefs <^) Mourning Ma terials Fichus . Paletots < Costumed 9 Manchester "** Goods Parachutes * QK~ of every des m ouws cription. O Gloves ' . i ■ . Hosiery oj £j Tweeds Corsets S Shirts r-i ? Tie 3 Underclothing rH Collars Baby Linen \^r Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks . "1 Straw Hats Tunic 3 —(:)— HH The above in Pelisses . M Cloaks Boys' & Men's. MILLIXKRY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S R•T M T V C CO V l Of I N V A Nl A YTHE TEST G L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR.OF QUEEN-STREET, NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' his Mock is again .supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed orawing as /CROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to pet you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE PUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PRICES forthe MILLION. TROUSERS, from /^l\\ MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from i/]i (extra big sizes) X/ Xll COLLARS, per box, from / £ GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going: elsewhere, will nail upon their old friend LEVY, and he guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. «ar The Old Address : Tt/rONSTER /CLOTHING "jyj"ART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite McArthur & Co.'s Buildings.



EDUCATIONAL. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley mrt Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends t nd the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is jrepar.'d to receive a limited number of little jirfs as Boarders, at her Country Residence, vVellsford, Kaipa Terms moderate and inclusive. TI,HE CHEAPEST jqpUSE T NEW ZEALAND FOE REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DEAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BBD-EOOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY. KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LAEGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSK FROM. The Largest Stock of Plain and. Fancy ' FLOORCLOTHS %•* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. Rep 3, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles. the Blind of the Period i This Blind U manufactured" from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant: it ■will not blister or warp With the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sort 3of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WINKS 85 HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTH3RERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents for the GROVER & BAKERSEWING-MACHINES. AY L O H'S PA TENT SEWING MACHINES cc w These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple &- "nbstantial i construction, little liable to ~--&wsment, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. _J' . js.B. All kinds of Sewing Machines repau Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold ; a reduced rate for a short time, to make roon for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHOIITLAND-STREET. WC. D E N N E S • has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent )„.._,.. Home Shuttle j-«enmne Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson jjo W er } Genuine and Improved And othor good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &0., for oil or lime-light, on Sale 01 Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. JM HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its BitAivcHKfi.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOK COMPANY (LIMITED), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In SuranCe Buildings. A CJCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special (---l^a^^SSjs Appointme Exoellency<!^S=^^P^^^^rche Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, -~ZZ Auckland. B— ~E E H ~~l V IT, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and # Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as.above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted Reasonable Prices. ■— M.ELDRUM & Son, Shortland-street ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Grkat North Road. to builders and others To Msbt the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 53. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots', Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZEWARE.— Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks. Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to;. or on the premises. - X»~ ~~W. WEBSTER. JL\;« wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; (13 -3TJEEN-STEEET, AUCKLAND, (Nozt the. Union Bank).



THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to oe most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com gainte which are more particularly .^idental to the life of a miner, or those living in the doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi :-Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequen forerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and Ch°IeraHOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectua remedy tor le^d or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all Skin diseases : in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. _•«*«- They are prepared only by the*™J)£i er) THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, Oxford-street, London. . 4. V Beware of Counterfeit* that may exmnat^ rrnn the ITnitari Stjvtj-o. ITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVEH-FAILING REMEDY. . For all Skin Deseases, Rheumatism in an its forms, su*h as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, anc Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentry, ana is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing tne rro pfictor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, QUEEK-STBEET, WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. Edsok, Chemist, Queen-street. Mr A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland ana Princes-streets; Mr Robink>n, Chemist, Dar nell : Messrs Hill & Hudsox, Victoria-street.; Mr. Fall-well, Otahuhu; Mr. Fallwell, ana T. R. Gillman, Onehunga. Testimonials can be seen on application t the Proprietor, at his residence, top or v\ ak field-street. . . ... m ~ The strongest recommendation for tms meai cine is its own intrinsic worth, as shewn by tne marvellous cures effected on well-known ana much respected members of our community. The e*t proof of this is to be found in the large number of testimonials received by the maker, thankfully acknowledging the restoration ot health'rexperienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already oured, tne proprietor now brings the "Blood Restorer more prominently before the Public, in the sure and certain hope that this utilising 01 the gilts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated disease, and averting threatening sick- The want of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, &c, has long Aeen felt, as one of the greatest calamities of the age. .1 While other means and medicine have been proving tnem selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel lingers of disease, and freeing captive man from that deadly embrace. The people are now requested, to give the Blood Restorer a fair and impartial trial. And the Praprietor would have it dis tinctly understood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c . are due entirely to the medicines wonder ful effect upon the blood, by its cleansing, pur; fvins, and in vitcorating system. "Impurityand inactiviLy of the 'Mood is the cause of most sick no.ss and pains. Afterja course of this medicine, blood vessels—which have become, as it were, choked up with unhealthy matter—become exhilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the en tirs system. N.B;— Country Settlers will find in Hitchens' Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Frfver*, and builds up the system. Children take it wuh wonderful results. No household should be without it. ANOTHER MIRACULOUS CURE. The following 13 striking evidence of the won derful effects of the Blood Restorer, after all other means have failed to cure :— Rokeby-streei, Auckland. Ist I>ecember, 1877. Mr. Hitchens,— Dear Sir,—l have to thank you very much for the benefit I have received through using your valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warning and guidance to others, would make known the particulars of my illness and cure. Some months ago I was taken ill with pains in the back* sup posed to be lumbago. So far from being bene fitted by the attendance of medical men, I screw rapidly worse, and the pain became agonising. One day ray hu3banrt had in his hand a portion of an old Auckland Evening Stab, containing your professional announcement of the medicine and its cures. The paper was of a back date, and the adve rtised agent's address, a Chemist in TTellesley-street. My husband applied to,him for Hitchons' Blood Restorer, but the Chemist used such illnatured remarks to dissuade us from testing the virtue of the medicine, th^t we felt there was some spite at work, and deter mined more than eyer to give it a trial. The pleasing result of the trial was, that aftei taking it a week, I felt wonderful relief; before many bottles were t»ken, I was not onlj liberated from a sick room, but felt in perfect health; appetite was restored, strength re gained, and I have to thank God that you were at hand to provide the means of my rapid cure, and enable me once more to attend to mj household duties. Yours every gratefully, Mrs. Walter Kvox. To Mr. Hitchens. Upper Wakefleld-street. *p fl E UNDERSIGNED » — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottlea and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, anc octaves MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisas BRANDY—Hennessy^s and Martell's, in wooc1 and case. Albo, fine old Vintages for privat families. Burgaud's, in bulk; Exstunvs, Trieoche, and Rowlatt Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—DunviUe's, Greenless and Colville's. Sheiriff's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, Long John, 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 Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchoi Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, anc Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and case 3 CLARET—Medoc. Chateau, Hargeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c.—Maraschino Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, anc Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE— Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's Moet's, Cbuin's, De Lossy's and Roederers, SPARKLING MOSELLE— Dienhard's quarts and pints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy, Ver deilho, Reisling Hermitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish., Tennent's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marnan's No. 3fand i' in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozokerit, Fieli.-' -*d Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, CruGi-o-u Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, &c. RECKITT 6c SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 2i, in half-hi ds and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H. S., in 500 boxes. LaCaoba, Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor. Erotays, and Partaua3 TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral, Hud son. Raglan, and Le Grand and Derby 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 'Brunswick Green and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNISH—BIundeU, Spence & Co.'s in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns and ■vidths . KDAGE—Europe, jManila, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANIB. ,D IRQN-More wood & Rogers', and Gospe 0ak,,7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10,11,12, and U 61bs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PH:SK^ SHAPING- DMUUNG MA Pa? rF!U G, EAKED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER B. C. tk Co. have now adopted the method fcllowtd by th* large iitmdon Souses of YATTXNG their WINJEH and SPIRITS, this leaving been found to tecurt the delivery of a higher standard of quality than thervrise obtainable. Original packages delivered rr.w Bond as heretofore wJwn required • . * , Indents Executebfok all Kinds of Goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO.



R. HAYWARD, . FDNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, WYNDHAM-STREEI, DE V I T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Mow loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley"s Donble Waterproof Caps, Gar ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breeca-loadine Shot Guns * Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descrio tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. > A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. the largest sale in australia IReduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM! Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable ant> Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it ' without fatigue. It ib a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. •THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muwns to the heaviest; AND WILL BVEST SEW LEATHEB; \t "Will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, -with Silk, T-inen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necesso^-y lor us to enaeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. "We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING i MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever nersons wishing to buy Sewing Machines Rive the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHDhH & fair trial, in competition with other Machines we -will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Remmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete in box ' .. .. £4 Os, With Table and Treadle £6 ob. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other' Machines, we guarantee teem kok five years. „. : 1T Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we 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.. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition tree of charge J. T. BREDA, Shortiand-street. \gT A. WATERMAN begs to inform V V a hi 3 friends and the public of Auckland that he has token over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Poster's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, "where he hopes by strict attention to business 10 obtain a fair share of patronage, Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland wi 11 find every comfort. Mfslsatal bv»ir*. ■ £_ VENETIAN BLIND IACTOCT. | WIRE GAUZK BLINDS, and PERFORATED ! ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE ! AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP. 1 MANUFACTORY, >. CORNER OF COOK AND GREI-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from On^ ) to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prises ■ and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms.cEsh. Estimates. ) returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY ' • OLiATK M. MORTEN BpSBY). VENETIAN BLTND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Corner of Cook and- Grky-stbeets.__ j T>ONES 1 BONES ! -BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101,LowW Queeo^eenbx & p^ /GALVANISED IRON YfOKKS. , S. PARKER, 1 MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED JEON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PD7IN6. And. all kinds of Sheet Iron and ; " Zinc Work. • CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on, Hani ; Made to Order, at the Works, \ ' Wellesley-street. . ntrmX 5 Phunbi^ Work in every Branch of the Trace. Gasnttintf of every style done at shortest, [ notice. - ••. ih . 1 Experienced Workmen sent to any part w«» . Uonntry. ' S. PARKER has erected flrat-clasamachhW. * and having completed all nis arrangementenj manufacturing, is in a position ProJnP*vij execute all orders. List of Prices tfffvum upon application. Orders per co^dV-HSS ) carrier, or coasting -vessel, receive immeo»« attention.-" " •..,-.;—■.— — i ■ I. . ■ - - ■■ . S. PARKER, Licensed Plumbek fob Atrc^KtA j WATEKWOSKS, WBLLKSLEY-STREKT. 17^ If S A h E Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks . Salmon, lib. tins, Calif ornian. , • W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET^^,,,^ JQAHLIAS! ■pTi 7LIAS! 50 CHOICEST VARffiTIES. p..™ Purchasers choice, 10s. per dozen ■KilCE-~Selection left to me, 66, per dozen. PLANTS! P 7!fln^ NTS Tomato L Ca^ff Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli.. i Veg. Marrow T Lettuce ~ Veitche's Autumn Giant Callflower, Ss.-P« r hundred. —- „_« R. BAI RD, VICTOBIA-STBEET- Nursery: Mechanic's BaT\_^^ b, W"¥NDHAM-STHEKIV *> HOUSE, SHIP, <' ■ P H GENERAL DECORATIVE ¥£&&& * , : t Estimates furnished, smd experienceo t) Workmen sent to all parts of tn« Province, j , p W J.M. requests attention of BuiMert o^ v others to hia New Glazdnjr TarrK. $ :i;: . •. v - —■■;' ■■'■■■■ . ■...;. c o " ; :'' ■• -■- .-' ■ ■'■ ' ■ J. HEND-EISSOJ*. '■■•**;,# " I 8, WYNPHAM-gTgj^S^g>