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THE EYEKTNG STAR, MONDAY, MAY 28, 1877



Auction Sales. ALFRED BOCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 31. THE REMU ER A YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, May 31, at 1 o'clock. Dairy Cows and Store Cuttle. At 2 o'clock, 50 Choice Steers, from Mactier's, Awitu 70 Fat Cattle, from Waikato. At 4 o'clock, 400 Fat Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 1. THE HAY MARKET. WELL-SITUATED FARM, ON THE ROAD FROM NGARUAWAHIA TO HAMILTON. FOR SALE, on Friday, June 1, at 12 o'clock. The FARM belonging to Mr. Morris, adioin ing that of Mr. Harris, on the Hamilton Road. It contains 350 acres, beiu^ sections 118a, 119, 120, 121, 122, 121, and 120, Parish of Horetiu, County of Waikato. Improvements are :—GO acres fenced in five paddocks and cultivated; o-roomed Dwelling-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed, Stockyard, Orchard, Labourer's Cottage of three rooms, and considerable plantation, together being a snug homestead, with a railway station on the property. For terms, apply to the Auctioneer, ALFRED BUCKLANP, THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. ALFREDBUCKLAND.



rgIHE UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Tied, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands' bottled and. in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteU's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private lies. W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-oasks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Shei riffs Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—Udoipho Wolfe and Co.'3 and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and redcases; J. 11. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c.—Maraschino, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, anc Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Goblin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & LARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Bevenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE —Martian's No. 3, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerts, Field's, and Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, &c. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS P_ALE ENGLISH MALT ' VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds and cases. Champion's Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caoba Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Carech Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAINTS —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 VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 18 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and U 6lbs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundredweight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. 6s Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large bondon Houses of VATTINQ tlieir WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of qualily than . otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as teretdfore when required. Agents for Tiia Celebrated Apollinaris Water. Indents Executed for all Kinds of Goods P.ROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. "DIS^UIT, DUBOUCHE, &• CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IN UJUUa., QK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. tBL Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. D. NATHAN & CO. -DOUYER, GUILLET & CCX COGNAC. TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter asks. Cases, and Imperial flasks. TZ" AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. f By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Managar. TZ" AIPARA RAILWAY. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Tram will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville Table will be as follows :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo .. .. .. .. 3.1G p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. Rfmti 3.48 p.m. WoodhUl 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 4.4 p.m. Helensville, arrive .. .. £.20 pm. By order. f A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ■JTEWS FOR THE PEOPLE" FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE.PRICE OF BREAD. I Wanted the Public to know that I will sell my 3 Superior Quality Bread at iid. for cash, at my < 7T OJI i ? d< r^elivered- Also > Second Quality at 1 |a, at tke Shop; is&. delivered. Hot Rolls and i w)^? si^5 aoh ' at 7 a-m- da^y- Don't forget.— t SOLI9ERSON (late McKeon), corner of Pitt and c V-^ ent'6tl'eefe Terma strictly cash at the, c (■wop, . »,; j



1 X M. McLA\* hL A N c 218, QUEEN.JSTREET, 1 Would draw the attention of Ladies to THREE CASES of WINT.ER HOSIERY, which he lias Just Importei, per ' Emily Chaplin,' from the celebrated, house of J. & R. Morley, Wsod street, London. These Cases, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the following novelties:— j Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose „ Black Silk Hose State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. „ Tartan Cashmere Hose , Vertical 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 Price :— 1 case Half Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Stuff. JOHN CJ M I T H is ; RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND ; SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT i RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! • THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. I JOHN SMITH, NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Queen-street. IJOTICE! NOTICE!! IS -11 ; CARGO & McKAIG Have much pleasure in intimating to the public that they have OPENED ■ IJliose premises next to E. Waters, Confectioner, ' Queen-street, with the ' NEWEST AND BEST-ASSORTED STOCK OF ! MEN'S. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING In Auckland, And are determined to sell at such prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction. jts" All aye Ask is a Faie Teial. *=<20



SPECIAL !! MOSGIEL TWEED TROUSERS TO MEASURE, ONE GUINEA. THkIT~' tPANTHEON" RE-OPENED. WANTED THE PUBLIC TO KNOW, THAT I AM OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT "THE PANTHEO N," IGG, QUEEX-STRBET. m J. FORD, Tailor. "^m A First-class Stock of Tweeds axd Cloths. Best Workmanship and Moderate Pricks y H O W D E N, J.H. begs to inform customers who have been waiting' for the Importation of tJie Celebrated AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES, that the Shipment has arrived, and the same are now offering from £6. Their well-deserved renown is sufficient guarantee. Also. Just Opened— A LARGE STOCK of RUSSELL'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES (Lever), from £7 10s. Russell's Machine-made, Strong, Durable, Reli able Hunting Lever Watches, for £5. SILVER LEVJER WATCHES 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. HOWDEN, SHORTLAND-STREET. A UCKLAND SIKAM CONFECTION _Z3l_ FACTORY, ALBERT-JJ'IREET. ~E. WALTERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Ai^pdand. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co. Vversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin. Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds . Persian Sherbert • Biffilinonda Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (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 Balls . Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge 3 Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenge3 Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Eyerton Toffy- Liquorice star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound 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, &c, &c., &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, octobei<£6, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l havdSanucli pleasure in informing you, that aftejfffeaviog ' made a very careful analysis ofxyarion^teamples * of sweetmeats manufacturedjbviyou^^ndthat 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 aqual to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, jspecially those suffering from an impaired ligesttoa.—l have the honour to be, sir, your >bedienfc servant, James M. Tunny, Frovincia 1 inalysf. - ..-.



gTAE *%;** JJ OTE L, -» Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINfREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. Albert Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite, the Savings Bank. HE THISTLE HOTEL, ■ (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. A I WE It A (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, I the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. nd Class, £110s. „ os. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. OI NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favoiiritwresort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enioy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS Proprietor. AliK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. TTnTTed service hoTeI, xJ corner of QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STUEETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Pkoprietok. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. ADCKI AX D, N. Z. A S 0 N I C HOTEL. PRINCES-STREET.



THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, lias rauc pleasure in informing his friends that he ha i secured the Proprietorship of the above cen trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under the 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.II. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern views of Hotel-keeping. BILLTARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands Only. f> EEVES'. NEW BUTCHER'S SHOP, JLIU CORNER OF t VICTORIA & CHAPEL-STREET. I , 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 POOR MAN'S FRIEND! Nothing but First-clas3 Quality Sod ! MUTTON (Primest Quality), from 2d. $? !b. BEEF, ditto, from 2=Vd. $Tt>. PRIMEST CORNED BEEF 255. # lOOlbs. R. REEVES, Butcher. EORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. ■ 2.15 p.m. * 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, Wakefleld-Rtreet. FQ U I C X ' S • livery and bait stables, Victoria-street, Auckland. m" FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 9-15 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 ~ 4. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. Onoon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, vr M be punctu ally attended to. J. THOMPSON, manager. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 42p.m.



Are Now Showixg Their \ -cz^c^^^ \ ()() Autumn & "Winter Goods ()() ) ■~Oi^'~~' "~* ) In- Every Department, Which they beg to subnlit to the Public as being well worthy of inspection. I£2l The following are a few items :— NEW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &C. NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKIRTS NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS NEW DOWN & FELT DRESSING GOWNS NEW DRESSING JACKETS NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEW WOOL GOODS. NEW JACKET AND MANTLE CLOTHS In Sealskin, Pilot, 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 EXKOUTED. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Aktjs'je. MILNE & C H O V C E, " Chkavside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



Gil EAT 11 EDU C T ION! GENUINE SHOW !! ! ALL THE MEAT EXHIBITED SOLD IN THE SAME SHOP ! ! ! MARKET IN FAVOUR OF LARGE PURCHASERS! IST GLORIOUS NEWS FOR PATER FAMILIAS AND THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE! AFTER 2 p.m. ON SATURDAYS ALL MEAT t will be reduced.one penny .--«■ per pound. Judge for Yourselves ! 3D. =~ Vl MUTTON, «^ OD. MUTTON, aar O Only Two Prices after 2 p.m. BEEF, 2d., 3d., 4d., and sd. m~ After 2 p.m. PORK, sd. {@T After 2 p.m. VEAL, 3d., 4d., and sd. tST After 2 p.m. Shop of A.. Do.rnwell, CORNER OP QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS/ LARGEST RETAIL AND SHIPPING BUTCHER IN AUCKLAND. (jT E O R G E JBl U L M E, SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER. MUTTON (Best Quality)— FORE-QUARTERS .. .. 2d. PER LB LEGS & LOINS Dp. .... to. MUTTON CHOPS .. ..to. „ BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOIN .. oD. to 6d. „ RIBS BEEF .. .. Jd. to oD. BOILING BEEF.. 2d. 3d. and Id. BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) to. m PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS! "BB DEALER IN-— GAME AND POULTRY* NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET,



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OOTTIE'S SCOTTISH OILS. EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &c. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which may be felt as a 1 remulous motion in the muscles, which often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly every in stance, and for colonial use is one of the best i Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following cases:— TRAVELLERS, who have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to shbu , vermin day and night. 1 SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Members of Cricket, Rowing, axd Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms aDd limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm ; should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or hands and face, dries at once, leaving a beautiful gloes on the skin, which, while it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. £2T Agent for Auckland— AICKIN, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME"' SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMPLETK. Tt sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Took, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Sills:, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T<*nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necesso,x-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Pkigb, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, 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 £i Os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 10s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped wdfeh our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. T>. NATHAN & CO i*OLE. AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for, Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, knd Tuition free of charge.



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, 55 HOUSE, SHIP, © AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H & — « W- Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the U q Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and «*" fss others to his New Glaring Tariff. W O J. HENDERSON. - _3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. 'ttT pHILLIPPS & gON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' \ L-V.RGE AND VARIKD ASSORTMENT OF ' PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. tj_, NEW PICTURES! In Coloiu-ed Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs, Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Motfcos, Texts, &c. Gilt Stained, and Veneered Frame and Rooif Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, Sec, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, Sec, &c Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street. HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, MACHINE. Every wife who docs her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those usetui Companions and Helpmates, called bl-Wi-Mbr M -.CHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger, Jenny Lind, Mekmaid, Thomas, also T.aylor's New Patent, Singer, WH-._es AND VVILSOX, HOWE, GROVEK AND BAKER, and other good makes. Just arrived, per Electra:—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Friction Wheel, Wards Ann Combination, and other Sewing Machines. £_r Weekly Payments Taken. "^ W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, i; Queen-street.



(SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. To Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei. is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LTME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. Likewise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Daldy, Fort-street, will a:nply testify. SHE! m LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. VY TCTOEIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1577. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln 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 the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. Janies H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co.. opposite, with my owu experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. . BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copir gs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL— Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, 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 Kempthorne and Prosser^s Q N ~~S L E } BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seed 3 and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting LfflfeSKSSL 011™811'rates tf™ for Old UUU CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, fill 10a. Fire Clay 12,000 Sfatelfcoun^^ 11^1 KEANE & JENKINSON, victoria-atreet East. QN SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER 100 tons Coarse and Fine Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Fowl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100'a & 50 s Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes m any quantity, Auckland Canterbury, and Melbourne grown' Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon SSo/aS^^^ Eutter ■ ir'eanyits, and Coc%anuts



Y E^ET lAN T> LI N D WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERWhtj ~„ : ZINC BLINDS, itfAY BE HAff*ll^ i [wm AT THE -. AUCKLAND VENETIAN KTt^ MANUFACTORY Ll^^>' CORNER OF COOK_ AND GREY-ST^PffT Of any dimensions, m any number lmol to a Hundred, within a giventim^ of t^i 6 best quality, and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New ZeaT land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer ««„ t porter of the Material, Practical Blind $ v 1* and Wire Worker (many years estabHsfcST et' City Road, London), Manufacture? of « at description of Window Blinds, Plain and rw.ery mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned __$$§"■ repaired and painted.-VENETIAN HotT3§ corner of Cook and Grey-streets. Auckland. mO TOURISTS AND~Viyif<3SH"Tn JL WAIKATO and the LAKE?. U BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS" READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lakes, provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPEK, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Watttato. AYLOIi'S PATENT SEWrNfi MACHINES , The HAND MACHINE is perfection fop ; family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven, guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess tnfe'm as un equalled. Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTIC 1A N, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. /^ IEAP BUIL2SING~~MAfERIAZs. 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 ana Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. ■ Wood Turning iijai^l its Branches.—Chair- Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. [ESTABLISHED 1812,] WJ A M I E S 0 ,_*, c UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to : execute Funerals, either in first-class style or ;;. plain, at sfcaictly moderate charges. WELBESLEY-STREET EAST, A Two doors from Queen-street. TjiUNERALS CONDUCTED JP respectably, at moderate charges, by - ■ : N. McCULSKY, West End FuneralEstab ; lishment, top of Hobson-straet. •■■'■-'. The charges includes all Cemetery and i /: Minister's Fees, so that customers have no . further trouble beyond giving the order. CofHns always on hand. Graves fenced, | 1 and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and price's obtained. on application to N. McCulsky. : i '*j|tv I GLADIOLUS. „ Mr, Paimer's Magnificent Coll tion of over 50 varieties. Also, hyaointh.s, crocus, tulips, narci &c, &c., &$., R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES Victoria-street. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by^post to the Manufacturers will ;; _ receive immediate attention. mOMATO S A U C E. W. HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Is Now Ready, and he can guarantee it to be the Best ano .. Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. : The Sauce may be obtained wholesale at the I Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. 1 T^HE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. . .- > Long experience has proved these iM}?*!? remedies to lie most effectual in curing eitner the dangerous maladies or the slighter eoni plaints which are more particularly incidenia 1, to the life of a miner, or those living to tne bush. • i■ ■■. ■ Occasional doses of tliese Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often .fcesec , the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, ana ais orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrboeai ana cholera. ; •' _. Is the most effectual remedy for.old^so^ wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, aa^.^t-ffte diseases ; in fact, when used according w* glinted directions, it never fails to core aJ» , deep and superficial ailments. , «,„,«'all \ These Medicines may be obtained g^X ;\ respectable Druggists andStorekeopers^s^ | put the civilissd world, with directions iosy» i m almost every language. r>-AT>Tietor» -They are prepared only by the J^PS^ctT : THOMAS HOLLOW AY, &3, Oxforo- Stree V BeVare of Counterfeits that may ema"* fram the United States. : .; .