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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, N O 0 X. MARBLE FOUNTAINS, GENERATOR CYLINDERS, HANDSOME CRYSTAL CHANDE LIERS, SHOW CASES, STOVE.. &c, &c, &c. R. A R T II U R HAS received instructions from Mr. R. Messenger, who is giving up business, being about to remove to the country, ro sell by auction, at his premises. Queen-street, adjoining Arthurs Marr. on Wednesday, the 23rd. instant, at. !- o'clock noon, AMERICAN ICE CREAM SODA WATER APPARATUS, consisting of— 2 Superior Marble Cordial Fountains, with Silver-plated Tans 1 First-class Generator S Copper Cylinders. Agitating Stand A!! of the best description, in llrst-cla>*s order; capable of supplying a very large consumption. 1 Very Handsome 5-light Crystal Chandelier 1 Very Handsome 3-light Crystal Chandelier Superior < 'ounter Scales, Brass Weights Kuife Cleaner, nearly new Glass Show Cases. Show Glasses and Frames, Store Truck. Essences A First-class American Stove and Fittings, cost £25 Venetian Blinds. Dining Tables Parlour Stove. Cruets, Hells Chairs, Cheft'onier, \Vardrobe A Thomas' Sewing Machine, Clock A Box of Instruments, Tool-. Sundries, &c, tSrc, *c. Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY,"MAY 23. 87 PACKAGES BLANKETS. RUGS. CLOTHING. WINCEYS, HOSIERY. HATS AND CAPS, TWEEDS, &c', &c, &c. E. & H. ISAACS TTT^ILL sell by auction, at tlieir Store*. t V Fort-street, on Wednesday next, May 23, at 11 o'clock, SI Packages of BLANKETS, Rugs. Clothing, Winceys, Waterproofs. Hosiery, Hats, Caps, Tweeds, Waterproof Rugs, &c. The Goods are now landing, and are suitable for the approaching season. Terms Liberal. WEDNESDAY "'MAY 23. T II E 11 EMUE R A YARDS. M.HE Remuera Cattle Sale will be held on g Wednesday, May 23. For sale. The Imported Bull, " WHIPPER-IN" ■10 Choice. Cattle, from Awitu 70 Head Mixed Sexes, from Waikato 150 Well-fatted Sheep, heavy weights, from Wairoa 200 Wethers, from Waikato Fat Cattle Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. A LFRED BUCKLAND. ~ SATURDAY, MAY 26. THE HAYMARKET. ALTERATION OF SALE DAY. THE USUAL SALE OF HORSE STOCK, FODDER, &c. will be held on SATURDAY. 20th May, at 11 o'clock, instead of F-'uuiy, on account of the Races. FOR SALE. An Upstanding Draught Gilt, 3 years old 2 Good Riding Horses 4 Staunch Draught Geldings. ALFRED AUCKLAND. i-iCiJJAI, JUNE 1. THE HAYMARKET. WELL-SITUATED FARM, ON THE ROAD FROM NGARUAWAHIA TO HAMILTON. TTIOR SALE, on Friday, Jnv.c 1, at JP 12 o'clock. The FARM belonging to Mr. Morris, adioin ing that of Mr. Harris, on the Hamilton Road. It contains 350 acres, being sections lISa. 119, 120, 121, 122. 124, and 126, Parish of Horctiu, County of Waikato. Improvements are:—6o acres fenced in five paddooks and cultivated: 5-roomed Dwellihsj-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed. Stockyard, Orchard, Labourer's Cottage of three rooms', and considerable plantation, together bci'.ia1 a snug homestead, with a railway station on ihe property. For terms, apply to the Auctioneer. ALPKED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. CHOICE BRED LEICESTER EWES. TH E REMIT Elt A YAR DS. FOR SALE, on Wednesday next, May 23, at 12 o'clock (the property of W. J. Hurst. Esq.. who has l^t his farm). ICO Two-tooth Leicester Ewes, in lamb to the progeny of imported sheep 21 Rams and 2 Ewes, from the Leicester sheep imported by Robert Graham, Esq. ALFRED AUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. REMUERA YARDS. "BTIOR SALE, afc Remuera, on Wednesday JD next, at 12 noon. A Flock of TwentyAugora Goats, male and female. ALFRED BTTCKLAXD. MONDAY, MAY 21. CITYM A R T. LARGE BUILDING FOR REMOVAL. ALBERT BARRACKS RESERVE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from tlie Improvement Commissioners, to sell by auction, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon. Large Wooden Building, near Symonds W street, known as Railway Office, So by 35 feet. Galvanised Iron Roof and Spouting, well lined and divided into rooms : two Grates. 25 Windows, Fencing, Karth Closets, &c. Terms Cash. ILtSLtAV, MAY 22. GUNS ! GUNS ! GUNS ! GUNS! nnilE subscribers will offer by public 1 auction, on Tuesday, 22nd instant, at the Rooms, Fort-street, at 11 o'clock, 1 DJB. Breech-loading Powling-Piece, by Mortimer, London, with Cartridge Apparatus. &c, complete 1 D.B. Fowling-Piece, by Nocn, Fleet-street, , London 1 D.B. Fowling-Piece, by Greener 1 D.B. Fowling-Piece, by Hollis 8c Son 1 S.B. Fowling-piece, by Tipping and Law den (Splendid Duck and Pigeon Gun) 1 S.B. Rifle, ritted in walnut case, with 11 implements complete (very handsome), by Tipping & Lawden 1 S.B. Fowiing-Piece, by Smith & Son, with extra Rifle Barrel, with Bullets. Wads, I Rods, Moulds, &c. 10 Breech-loading Callishe,r and Terry Rifles, new And other D.B. and S.B. Fowling-Pieces and Rifles, Revolvers, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Aiiotionpprs. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, | At 11 O'clock. G. W. B I N N E V "XITTI'L se u by public auction, at the V T Exchange Sale Rooms, on Wednesday 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 25 boxes Candles 1 case A-Sardines 1 " ' pints Salad Oil 1 „ A-pints „ 1 ~ A-ll)3.3ltistard MX) mats':! Sugar 25 A-chests Tea 25 boxes „ SO bags Rice 20 cases Kerosene 2 „ Salmon 5 ~ Pickles Anchor Brand— ,/.,,,, T 100 cases Holroyd Bros, and Co.'s lib. Jams Star Brand— 31 cases Peacock s „ P.C. Brand— 63 cases „ .- j 03 „ Peak's „ Star Brand— . 13 cases Hams and Bacon, m cloth , It; kegs Prime Butter 3 cases Patent Groats. 30J sacks Coarse Salt (Black Horse) Terms at Sale. •



I MONDAY, MAY 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES, DOCK STKEET AND BEACH ROAD. rTIHE Btiij.-eriltc-rs have received instmc- JL tions to prepare i'or the sale by public auction, on Monday, May 2Sth, at 12 o'clock, of Four Cottages and Allotments, Dock-street and four Allotments in western si^e of Dixjk-stivet. mid fronting the Beach Road. Freeman's Bay. Full particular* will be ifivcn in a few day?. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 22. " JUNCTION V A 11 D S. FOE SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next., 85 Choice Fat Cattle, from Te Awamutu 30 head Mixed Stove Cattle Dairy Cows. Calves. .Yearlings. &c. 300 Choice Taranaki Wethers 30 Fat and Store Pigs Fat Lambs Sec, &c, Sec. At 1 o'clock. lIUNTEII & NOLAN EX> OET E R & *H 0., FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, ! QUKEN-STiiEET, AUCKLAND. E. P. and Co. hnvo Just Landed, ox Oxfop.t) Thci;laxd Castle, Loch Urr, and Emtly Chaplin,— L A RGE SHIP MEX T S ov FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully select ed in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will iind the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock or Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are the best vai.uk ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and P,ra«S | Bed- Btcans, witii improved foot-rail: Child's Cot .; and Bedsteads. FEEDERS. 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, Sec. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamp*, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen. Eclipse. Ami capnic, and Amnrican Burners, German Reading Lamps, Ac., &c. GAS FITTINGS. Vn ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, cr ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Hcai ing Stoves, for Fiat and Tailors' Irons, Sec, &c.' STOVES. AMERICAN '■ PAS ft!'OUT COOKING S'^OVES, with or without hot water attach- SMITK & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes, LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 0 inches, with or without coving's and plate racks. REGISTER GRATES. Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles ami bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons'. Lock-woods', and I. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bono., Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives. ■Scissors. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Crnct and Pickle Frames, Breakfast < Jructs Sardine and IJis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers. KgK Frrtines. Kettle .Stands. Tar I Servers, Or;in;j'f Saw.-;, Crumb Scoops, £:(•., &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S ]:KST I (air Brooms, Scrub and Bannister l:rr.shcrs. Paint Jiraslir;-. Turk.-; Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, fee. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips'. BATHS. Hip, Sponge. Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunaro Baths ; Kxamkllkd Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &C., fee. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays. Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pot 3, Candlesticks, &c., &c. GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands. Brackets, Fern Stands and Boxes. Moss Baskets, Ivy .Stands, Plant Sprinklers, Fnniigators. American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Itakes, Hoes. Spades, &c. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c, &c. Wood Beead Plattkrs, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware, with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder, Caps. Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ing, Copping, and other Sporting requisites. MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieccs for Bininar. Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great ,_„ variety. LONDON AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT. Queen-street. MRS. BUTTEPvWORTH, In thanking her Customers and the public gene rally for their kind patronge during the past, begs respectfully to inform thorn that, at the re quest of many oi her country customers, she has deckled to add GENERAL DRAPERY to her Large and varied Stock of Millinery. We are Now Opening NEV/ WINTER GOODS, comprising aii the Latest Novelties in DRESS GOODS. MANTLES, FUR & SEAL JACKETS. COSTUMES, HATS, BONNETS, &C. A Large Assortment of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen. N.B.— First-class artistes are engaged in the Millinery Department, also in the Dress and Mantle-making, which is under the superin tendence of Miss Rtixciman. $58, Weeding and Mourning Orders punctually attended to. TWT OTI C E O F R EMOTA L. H. ~J;^ BEGS TO ANXOTOrCE THAT HE G3- H A S REMOVED!!"®* TO TH Premises Next Dooe Below his Old Shop. H. A T X I N S Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage irom his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to i that extent, that his REMOVAL to ! more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will ' ftil be adhered to: viz., keeping a >-ooa I article buying in the cheapest marker and selling at the smallest profit possible His New Shop shall always be known as j 'Ihe Cheapest in Auckland. i H.A. will be happy to see all his old customers, and as many uesv ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND I i H, ATKL II S.



X M. McLACHLA N, < 5 « 21S, QUEEN-STREET, Would draw the attention of Ladies to THREE cases ot WINTER JtusLKRY, wliicU he has Just; Imported, per 'Emily Chaplin,' from the celebrated house of .1. & 11. Morky, Wood street, London. These C«ses, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the loliowing novelties :— Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose Black Silk Hose State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. Tartan Cashmere Hose ~ Vortical Stripe do. ~ Fancy Stripe. Merino do. Men's Silk Socks and Shirts ~ Fine Mohair, Lambswool, and Merino ditto Ladies' "'Challenger" Dressing Gowns Felt Cloth „ „ Men's Ladies' Quilted Imitation Down Skirts Real ■ „ „ &c. At Half Prick :— 1 rase Hair Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Stuff. TOHNQ M I T H is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT ; RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THF. GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH. NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, QUEEX-STRKKT. THE TURCO-RUSSIAN WAR. WANT OF CLOTHING. SOO KussiAxs Killed in t'iik Fiest Engagement, owinji to not iiking Sufficiently Clothki> ! ! ! Should the Russians intend'invading Auck land, the only chance we have again*! them is by seeing that we arc pecnrplvoroir-eted acainsi the coming Winter by I. LEVY'S OVERCOATS and ULSTERS. Vot.untrw.ks rrn THE Front !- and lose no iinio inStokmixg I.IjEVY'SStock okWixtkk SUPMiIES. MEN OF AUCKLAND.-Be wise, and if you wish to Stand Fli:i:, you must march first to I. LEVY'S] SHOUr.n THE ENT.MY IJKKATC INTO TilK IIAN'K our Money will go. The que&tion remains, Avi-."r;' can ive sai'eiy put it : Why. invest it. ai LKVY's, and ho securo a Jarge per ventage. I. LEW begs to infoi'ni hi-^ Cnsfomcra. nnd the Public generally, iha: it is his determination that the coming Winter shall no! be too sevcrfly felt for wnnt of proper coverinir. He has jusi rrceived, direct from t!ie Rest West of London Houses, his WINTER STOCK, of the BUST Matj".kiai.s, and Mo.-\r FAsiiio:;.M;r.i-: Styi.ks. wh-oh having been Bought yon Cash in a Oepr^ssert IMarket, ho is able to offer Ilicm to the Auckland public at abo-.U ONE-HALF THE Usil.'AL PRICES. Although 1. LEVY is a large advertiser believing that advertising is the .-uci-css of business—he does not liflieve in such '-lnp-trap us "PremiEea to Let," "Slock mu.sl bo Sold." but bases his claims i'or public suppiTl upon the weli-known character hi.; simp Im.s so long en ii>yed. His stock is :i credit to Auckland, .-.nil it imist strike the eye of all pnHrier.s-by that every article is Maukkd tx Pi.mn I''i(H'hks. and tluit only Oxk Piuck is charged both iusido and outside. I. IAZVY Has Jmt Opened Out a Line, of OILSKIN SUITS COMPLETE. ANi) LINED ALL THROUGH, at l^S. OU. The price elsewhere is 27a. Cd. Clothing of every description (of all possible sizes) at equally low figure. Note the Address: I. L E V V, MONSTER CLOTHING ESTA BLISHMENT 210. < JTJEEX-STKEET, (Opposite UToArtliur'a New BuilditicT.) 1 ! M - & ! » a 3 M * S c is tm, = I iPg I i i 111 _j t—i Wo *-. V? o i I Si g g rH 'it v? 9 w > £ * is !»j O> o B H B. £* L Cc p-. O '" > ° C*) Ul <misßJ B' g "-^J § > IS* C o g r—i "5 E Iranail — 5 P §p- H |-:g| 5 ? Hc^ s I ?¥ E S g^ 5 reoca C'-Z' z. &** I HH 5 b



11 O W N HOTE L, O GREY-STREET, Auckland. j E. HADIiILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. g T A R /J% JJOTEL, Albert-stkeet, Auckland, r. j. davidson, PROPKIETOK. EIIEEINF REDS' BITTER BEER O.V DItAUGUT. A-LISEI-tT^^^HS^Sr JJoTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotf»l are now completed, and is without exception tho LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, aad superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Q.CEKN-STKEET, Opposite the Savings Bank. mH E T "H~I S TLE ~" II OTEL, J_ (Near tlie Theatre Royal). FI R S T - C L A S S LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM UPSTAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. WAI WE II A (HO T fcjPKllV US) i I HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce, that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Cla33, £2 lfts. per week, or Bs. per day. nd Cla-s, £1 10s. ~ ss. Waiwern. 21^t April. 1577. "O O i JKT R U S S i-: L L 11 UTE L, JL. MERCKR. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, beinj,' a (uw yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pal on tho river. jliineoeks Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. lIIGGINS, PnoFRTKTon. TITAK KWOKTH TEJimiAKCE ' t f HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of thcLANDING-PLACK. aiul oilers to Visitors t,(j tho District a Comfortable Home. CII.VTiGKS SfODKUATB. CHAS. TJIOMSON, i'l-O'.il-i.'lilf. IT JN J TE D SE 1 { VICE HOT E L Q_J niRXPH ok QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STHEETS. JOHN HANCOCK, PiioriUKTOK. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINKS AND SPIRITS. -gjiTEN yi->-ir yom; EDEN TERRACE. Tj rS T OF J' l: TC E S :—■ ?Jirtell and Hennessey's Brandy, -1 '0 V botlic Greenlesft and Colville's Campbelton Whisky" II and 4, G (proof) V bottle Dunviiie's u'lnsky, I pur.hottlc Rum. :'■ : Old Jamaica (proof), 4, ; small, 2 ¥ bottle Consent Sherry (best). ■)'; small, 2r"' bottle Sandinian's (besti Fort, J, ; small, 2' '■' bottle] Amontillado Sherry, :> ; small, 2 fi f' bottle Old Tawny Port. 5 ; small. 2 ii bottle English Ginger Wine, ?.: )-> bottle. In Cask (Genuixk Bhanks) : j Hennessey's and Marte.ll's Brandy, .3 ij "'bottle Ristjnit DuboucliD's Brandy, » V hnr.'le Schiedam Sciinap]).?, 1 ij: small, 2i> "i* bottle. Geneva, .JDlv/, large, J, : small, 2 1) '<.'■ bottle Old Tom. I V bottle Danville's Whisky, i ' ® bottle Tov.'nsend's Sarsaparilla, 5 per bottle Kujrlish Alo and Porter (best briinrfs), 1/3 ¥ bottle. All Spirits sold by toe Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Asserted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSOK, Proprietor. Aucklnnd. 14th March. 1377. "m/r" a"so ni c hot e~l. JJJL PRINCES-STREET. THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has rauc pleasure in informing his friends that he ha secured the Proprietorship of the above cen trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under flip, new management, it is confidently expected that so well appointed and convenient a resort for citizens will command a large share. of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to tho mark of modern views of Hotsl-keepiiig;. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands Only. T>ILLIAKDS! BILLIARDS! J. SMITH begs to inform the inhabitants of Newton that lie has ,inst imported, per Electra, flrst-class B itliard Table, by Messrs Abbott and Nicholls, with all tlie latest improvements. J. SMITH, Newton Hotel, Karangahapo Boad. l^f^U^S I C A L NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY', TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, fe. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Oheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &.c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAEEHOUSE, V.ii) QUEKN-STREWT "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, Messes. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from SHOBTLAND street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of



A XJCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\. SCHOOL. In Uniox -with the Society of Arts. London". CHORAL HALL, Svmoxds-stkket. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martix, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ing : Mr. E. Fkasek Joxks, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary) ■ Mons. b. Pet/tzer (of the Collet of Henry IS ~ Paris) German : (Visiting Master), Dr. HANSEN. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. 11. T. Fyckokt. Mu3ic (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. -M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. EUis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April P. July !'. inu! October]. . A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Nkw Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. " FARQUHAU MACRAE, Head Master. IT Y~WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL. WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c v Mr. Harkisox. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mu.ns. F. Pkltzek. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method or instruction. ~ H O W D E N, *** J.II. bef;s 1o inform customers v.-ho have been waiting lor the Importation of the Celebrated AMERICAN WA LTIIAM WATCHES, that the Shipment ha* arrived, and the same are now olfurin« from £0. Their well-deserved renown is sufficient guarantee. Also, .in-;; Opened— A LARGE STOCK of RUSSELL'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCH KS (Lever), from £7 IC*. Russell's Maahine-made. Strong. Durable, Reli able Hunting Lever Watches, for £5. SILVER LEVER WATCHES niaaufncturcdby Rotherham, Ehrhardt, Cress, &c. Bernard's Celebi'atcd Gentyas. All the Neweat Designs in 15UOOCHE8, KAIi- RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, &c. On Sale:—Watclimaket-3" and Jewellers' Tools and Materials. Apont for Sale of. or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, &c. Two ihirmoinums, and three Splendid Pianos, for Sale. J. UOAVDEX. SHOIiTLAND-STREET. DE "rt*^** Wl* i t T, 3 GL'NMAKER, 21 U QUEKN-S TnE ET. Opposite the Market. on: rale, in stock :- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Kowliny Pieces Jnst Received, ex Late Arrivals:— ]scat Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, E ey's Double Waterproof Caps. Cart rkljje'Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con cern l'HtOl'3 Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases. Waterproof Covers Giinio 15n;?3, Szc. Ureei'h-'.oadin^ Implements of every descrip tion P;'.i<-i!t Chi'led Knot Rreech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Firework^, GE O R <r E H U L M E. SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at. such LOW PRICES that it is within the reach of everyone to get a CHEAP AND WHOJbESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. 1 SST CASH PRICE LIST :— PRIME SIRLOIN BEKF sd. to 6d. ROASTING BEEF id. to sd. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and id. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) id. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY): Fore-quarters 2d. Legs Mutton id. Loins Mutton id. MUTTON CHOPS id. CORN-FED PORK ofl. to 6d. VEAL id. sd. and 6d. LAMB 2s. to 3s. Od. per qv. PORK SAUSAGE Sd. GERMAN SAUSAGE Sd. EEDU CE 1) I N Plt I C E ox SATURDAY NIGHTS :- LEGS, LOINS, AN U SHOULDERS MUTTON. 3d. per pound. ALL KINDS OF POULTRY, &c. SHIPS, HOTELS, and BOARDING-HOUSES Supplied at a Reduction. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. GEORGE IT U L ME, XX BUTCHER, QUEEN- STREET, Auckland. TpEEVES' NEW BUTCHER'S SHOP, Xlfcj CORNER OF VICTORIA & CHAPEL-STREET. THE PREMISES ARE NOW COMPLETE. I mean to run a Close Competition with Every Butcher in the City ' The People Must be Studied !! Prices that must Startle Buyers! ! ! THE POO R MAN'S FRIEND! Nothing but First-class Quality Sold ! MUTTON (Pririaest Quality), from 2d. V U>. BEEF, ditto, from 2*d. V Ib. PRIMEST CORNED BEEF 365. V IOOIf.s.



j 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, =h HOUSE, SHIP, M ' rJI GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. rt s* W Estimates furnished, and experienced O Workmen sent to all parts of the p Province. i £3 z — U J.H. requests attention of Builders and ,„ 3 others to his New Glazing Tariff. j ' JU M O J. HENDERSON. izj 1-81 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Wo P HILLIPPS & gON' HATE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A LIEGE AND VARIKD ASSORTMENT OF <PpAPERHANGDiGS OV THE LATEST DESIGNS. m, NEW PICTURES: In Coloured Autotypes. Engravings. Oleographs, Lithographs, compri-ing Landscape, Sporting, Gomio, and every variety of subject., Mottos, Text?, &c. Gilt Stuxkd, and Vexkkrkd Frame and Room Mouluixgs, Faxcy Frames, &c. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c., &c, Car-'on'a 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 & SOX. OIL. COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUJBISN-STBEET. TDTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives. _S__i_ Remomber this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who dots her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and 1-Mpznates, called SEWING .MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Pktxcess of Wat.es, Little Stiiaxger. Jenny j/fxt>, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patext, Sixkee. Wiib^ek and Wilson, Howe, Gkovkk ani> Eakkb, and. other good makes. .Tust arrived, per Klectra : —Prince---of Wales. Taylor's Patent Frif.tion Wheel. Ward's Arm Combination, and other Sewing I\racliine3. S3" Weekly Payments Taken. "®a W. C. i)E>;XEs. McAP.THUII & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS. Qtki.n-stkket. SP E C I A L N O TIC E. LIME! J IM E! T 131 E ! ON SALE AT 13. KEANE'S, CCSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. !-"Tn BUILDKHS.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei. is now 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 oii'ered. Likewise, MAHUR AN GI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard tinder water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Daldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHE! m LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. Yl CTO El A STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February. 1577. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. La dies and G ENTLEMEX, —In starting business amongst you. I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which I can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in tiie English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can comklently 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. Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades. & Copirgs Sinks. Kitchen and outside Chimney Tons And every kind of Euilders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL- Monumenta, Tombs. Headstones, Body stcnes, Footstones, 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 hand, 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 Kenipthorne and Prosser's f\ N --S- A L E, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter " Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Bonetlour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAJI-STHEET. j "]*TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JLI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTOKIA-STREET EAST. -FOR SALE- Galvamsed Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting °l £} kind3> Lead Pipe. Sheet Iron, and all lands of Plumbers Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. 50© CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American. £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JEN KIN SON, Vi otoria-atreet K&at. f\X SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER 100 tons Coarse and Fire Bonedust 28 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 206 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Fowl Wheat 20 tons AVood & Wilson's Flour, 100's & 50s Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantity. Auckland Canterbury, ano Melbourne grown ' Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon ■ .Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples. Oranges Peanuts, and Coeoanute



yEN E T I_AJ L glT^ |iiji| ||||| |jjjr WlßEgiN^Li^Miy^K^, D AUCKLAND VENETIAN ELIVn MANUFACTORY Ul) CORNER OF COOK AND GREY STRi^m Of any dimensions, in any number from o n to a Hundred, within a given time nfn ne best quality, and reasonable pri°cl>he and sent to all parts of New 7ca land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer n,^ y porter of the Material, Practical ffi f^J*' and Wire YV orker many years cstablU,! i r City Road, London), Manufacturer of £ at description of Window Blinds, Plain aurl n ry mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned alS™s" repaired, and painted.-VENETIAN Hnr^v corner of Cook and Grey-streets. Auckland AY LO It's IJA1 JA TENl?~aElvT>c7. MACHINES G The HA N D M A CIIIN E is perfection for family iise. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agest : T. PEA OOC X, OPTIC 1A If SHORTLAND-STREET, Opr-osirn r.hp PosUofl'iOß. [KSTAH3.I?HKn 1512.] TWT J A -•-' -l X S 0 N, U » UNDKUTAKhii:. \c. is pi-eparedto execiitti Funemlri, i-ithcr 'n Jhst-clas? style or piaiiij at faUictiy li'.oiiwatu eiiarj^irS. WELL ES L E Y-H T}r XX T JS A ST. Two doors from Queen-street. | 171 UNEIX AL S CO N DUCT EDI I'.lLj respectably, at moderate charges, by ! f; N. McCCLSKY, West End Funeral JBstab- j s! iishment, top of fioijsor.-Bi.vceu pi The charges includes all Cemetery arsu Minister's i'ees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving ths order, I Cofiius always on hand.' Graves fenced, and Torn.bstoued supplied. ljeL-igiis, by J. Brown, may bo seen, anu prices obtained. (■;n anplicar.mn to N. !.V:cCuisky. GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magniflcent Collection or' over i',\) varieties. Also. HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS. NARCISSI &c., iSoe., tic., 11. BAIKD, VICTORIA SEED STORES Victoria stkeet. /■^ E ATEF U L. —0 0 MFORTING. EPP S' S COCOA. BREAKI'-AST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natura laws •which govern the operations ci" digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eppy has provided our brenkiast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles or diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are Heating around us ready to attack;! wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a f»tal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 4S, THKEinXVEDLE-STEEET, & 170. PICCADILLY Works rJEuston T?rm<:l. Oamden Town. London. rfIHE UKEATJSBT WCXNIXEK OF J- MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the .system against those evils which so often beget the human race, viz.:—Cougks, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrhoea, and I cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skj» diseases ; in fact, when used according to tne printed directions, it never fails to cure aUke, deep and superficial ailments. ~ ■ •These Medicines may be obtaiDCd from an respeotebie Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions fop pse in almost every language. They are prepared only b.v the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, &S, Oxford-street, London. . V Beware of Counterfeits that may owanata from thf> W-nitfvi Sratpifi. BIMEL'S CHOICE PEKFUMERY Kimmel's Toilet Vinesar. a pleasant tome ana refreshing adiunct to the Toiler and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant, xor warm climates it is invaluable. Kimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Bimmel's Much Improved Florida V> ater. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. ~ Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives tne hair a beautiful gloss without; greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeaDie coolness to ths head. _ Rimmel's Pure Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-iar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. _. - Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice. Eose-Leat. and other Toilet Powder?, in boxes and packets Rtmrnel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, ana preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, anu sweetens the Breath. , tVIP Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to iR* Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and pennantm shade. N.B.— All Rimmel's Prepara- /J§fc tions will bear henceforth tlie . Ksw annexed Trade Mark. W«E^^Miß^ E. RIMMEL, Perfumer by /^O^^i. appointment to H. R. H. the ft^siKBEoTV Princess of Wales, PO. Strand, London —^ BEKDEEN POLISHED GKANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Bluk, fkoji £o, * Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautirui. Plans and Prices FKBB from JOHN I&GGfi WnnlrtOT .-VhmvVfn. Srotland. _