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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. THE REMUERA YARDS. T7l _ R SALE, on Thursday next, Eeb. 15, a -pirn, Pnnn Shorthorn BULL, bred by A RlClM?ss?s. R and B. Maclean, got by " Baron We therby." ALFRED" BUCKLAND. """"FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 16, at U o'clock, Horses, Harness, two Drays, lately-wed in a Butcher Business in Auckland, as follows .- Tandem Pair, with Harness and Cart 1 Spring-cart Horse 2 Saddle Horses „ 1 2-year-old Colt, by " Totara 2 Spring Carts 1 Single-purchase Winch 1 Chaff-cutter Saddles and Bridles, and Sundry Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. IflOR SALE, on Friday next, February ' It!, at 11 o'clock, ' 8 Medium Draught Mares and Geldings And, A 5-year-old Riding Mare; all from Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. REMUERA YARDS. SALE OF WELL-BRED SHEEP. FOR SALE, at Ecmuera. on Monday, February 19, at 11 o'clock, 25 Two-tooth Lincoln Rams, bred by Messrs. Russell and Jackson 30 Two - tooth Leicester Rams, bred bj Messrs. Maclean , . 10 Two - tooth Leicester Rams, bred by Messrs. Maclean 1000 Well-bred EAves and Lamos Further entries received up ' Thursday, the loth instant, ALFRED BUCKwvND. TXENDERSON'S MILL RACES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1877. Judge: A. Dihvorth, Esq. Stewards: Thos. Henderson 1 R- J- John Smyth T I .A- Hcpbarn W. J. Sinter. Starter : J. Archibald. Clerk ok Scales: H. Heyde. Handicapper: G. Lemlrnm. C-LKttK of the Course : J. S. Kelly. PROGRAMME. I HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, (12 o'clock sharp) 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, I feet high ; prize, 15 soys. Nomination, los; acceptance, 15s. 2. MAIDEN PLATE, (12.30 p.m.), for Horses that, have never won an advertised priztf; 1. miles; 12 soys. 3 PONY RACE, (1 p.m.), for Ponies not over 11 hands: top weight, Sst; allowance, lib per inch under; 1 miln ;10 soa-s. 4. HANDICAP SETTLERS' RACE, (1.331 p.m. for Horses tho bone fide property of wttlern resident in the County of Waiteniata for three, months prior to day of entry; 1J miles, 12 soys. Second horse to receive _ a silver mounted whip, presented by J. -Wiseman, Esq. Nomination, 12r, ; acceptance, l.'s. 5 HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap). (2 p.m.), 2mile,3; 20 soys. Nomination, „1 : acceptance, £1. 6. MAORT RAC3E, (2.30 p.m.), for Horses owned and ridden by Maoris resident in the Count} of Waitemata; three times round the course; catch Aveights ; 5 soys. 7. IIURDLK RACE <3p.m), for Settlers (panic conditions as No. 4 race); twice round the course ; catch weights; nurdlcs, Sfttenlnicn; 10sovs : second horse to receive a bridle; third horse, breast plate, presented by W. b. Jonss, Esq 8. MAORI HURDLE RACE (3.30 p.m.) (sanie conditions as No. 0 Race); twice round the course ; catch weights ; hurdles, oft Cm high; 5 T.OVS. 9. CONSOLATION RACE, (I p.m.), 5 soys. 10. FOOT RACE (Handicap), (l.:i0 p.m.). V mile; first prize, 50s; second prize, 10s. Entrance fee, os. II FOOT RACE (Handicap). (5 p.m.), 30.1 yards first prize, 10s; second prize, 10s. Entrance fee, 3s Cd. RU LES. In all cases three entries or no race. Nominations for Nos. 1, 1, and 5 races to be sent in to the Secretary, nt the OraUa iiiil, Henderson's Mill, not later than (! o clocrc p.m., on WEDNESDAY, the 11th Fobrtiary inst- Weights will be declared on I<RIDA_. lttli Nip-ht of general entry, same place as above, on* the 21st February, at 0 o'clock p.m. Qualification Fee, £1, for all races, excepting Maori Races, for which 10s. Entrance _ ces, 10 per cent, upon the amount, of the prizes. All races to be run in colours. Decision of the Stewards in all cases to be, final. Protests must be accompanied Avith £l, wmcli Avill be forfeited should the protest not be sus- The "Auckland Racing Club Rules to be Strict lv adhered to. . . Second Horse in every Race to saA'C his stakes. {JOHN SMYTH, Hon. Sec. f\ N SALE, MAIZE: SOO Sacks, noAV landed, ex Emu. SALT: 50 Tons (Weston and Westall's), to land, ex Th urland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS: 36 Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, ACENT, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. TMSQUIT, dTOOUCHE; & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IN HHU3., QK..OASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. I__. Sole Agent in Auckland:—• _. __



IOO^OOO ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON; 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glcnlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists'. Colours in 'oil and Avater ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries EngraAdngs, Oleographs, Photographs, and 'Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, beIOAV Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornamentg, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. _S" Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 86. and 37. Queen-street. J~BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3-0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 222, Queen-street, auckland. RE-OPENING !ll RE-OPENING !! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that avo have arranged for a regular supoly of tho Most Improved Moaerri Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumemzed Paper, Card Mounts, &c., &c. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B.—Viows of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, as usual, f)s. per dozen. or £30 tmr thousand. Twms cash TylTfTY^oTTTcnryL o t c l, JL Grey-strec;t, Wellington. Travellers to the South Avill find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms alAvaya available. Good diy Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. T3ULBS ! ]R ULBS ! Jg ULES ! JUST RE C E IVED, Direct from Paris, A QUANTITY OF OT-TOrOE FLOWERING BULBS!! ! _s they must, be Pianlcd immediately, they Aviii'be on Sale for FOUR DAYS only. R. ISAIKT). VICTORIA SEED STORES, VICTO 111 \- STREET. N.8.-A large quantity of Colonial-grown Bulbs Avill be ready for sale shortly. To ""shippers, contractors AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at _3T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD. And at the Suit. Nauiei-. rp H~E KO L V LAN D. TO CLOSE "CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautifid Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, fee. Noav Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by cA rery Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STREET. , i \r i"" 7 *~*~"*"_t_f~~' ____. ._t_n p7fp+- hi i?L-.^::M J_4-|j v T_T 0 T I C E.—PIANOS ! PIANOS ! 131 Mr. WKB ii has much pleasure in imorm iiur his kind patrons and the public that no ni» arranged wish H. Tonks & Co. to Exhioit. loi Sale in their splendid Show-room, late 1 iinoe of Wales Theatre, the PIANOS per 'Loch Urr. N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from _/. at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welles lev-street. a- UCKLAND „ MERCER RAILWAY. WAIKATO RACES. Return Tickets between Auckland and Mercer for bona fide Waikato Passengers will be avail able from Tuesday sixth, to Saturday, 10th Feb ruary. Tickets not transferable. By order. A . v . MACDONALD, General Manager. miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE-UNION SASH AND POOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :—• A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at loAvest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out bcloAV Cost Price. __r Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Woon Turning in alt. its Ri_an«tpch. HEAP DRAP Elt V STO RE, S YMON BS-STREET, Net Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, Avhich I ana offering at very low prices, to give the public the benefit, In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberd ashen-, &ft, Drapery; Boys' Suits 1 torn 3s. tid. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. fJd.; Ladies and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men'sfron- Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. mil E CROWN BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge Avith thanks the liberal support he has received since, recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that ho will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House m the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over-estimate tho importance or Children having Well-fitting Boots, such can ba obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at tho CROWN BOOT. 0. H. Pbvkcb yq- Ew Local i¥dxTs tlvy. """G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Pronrletor many yeaxts in the employ of Harper Twelvetrcet?, tho renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited, Ask for it and indpt fn? yourselves, Auckland Agent: Mr G> vV. 0W8Q«



■ i i " ! •"-' c i pOMMON SENSE AND COMFORT. Gtas Otoves. "==^"~ I i COOKING by GAS is Easier, Cheaper, and far more Economical than by Wood or Coal, and suitable for the Cottage, Mansion, or Hotel. Tho superior flavour, the retention of the animal iuices in the Meat, and the prevention of Avastc, are plainly shown on tho first trial. Tho loss of Aveight by GAS COOKING is reduced to about, one-fourth of that of the com mon modes of Roasting or Baking, for wiierea? a Joint of Meat of eleven pound 3 loses. ncA'cr less than three pounds at an Open Fire, or four pounds in an Oven, the loss by the Gas Roaster is only one pound. If you haA Te common sense, buy one. If you Avant comfort, buy one. AS STOVES, for Boiling, Steaming, Broil ng, StcAving, or Frying, from 3s. GAS OVES, for Roasting, Boiling, Stew ing, Broiling, Frying, Grilling, Toasting Bread, &c, &c. E. PORTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS, Queen and High-streets, Auckland. T7EROSENE OTOV E.S. REPPENGILLE'S PAT ENT KEROSENE S T 0V E S Fon BoiLixr;, Roastixu, BAKING, Steaving, Fhying, and <_^s_b> JCI MS Heating Ikons, Without Smoke or Smell, are unsurpassed by any similar apparatus, and Avill do all the HOUSEHOLD COOKING for the small sum of Fourpence per Day. Will boil a quart of Avater in ten minutes, and are always ready for use. Purchasers can see the Stove in operation at our Avarohouse. No. I.—Patent Cooking Stove, Avith Kettlo, Pan and Cover, 17s. Gd. No. 2.—Patent Cooking Stove, Avith Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stcwpan and Steamer, 3.)8. No. 3.—Patent Cooking Stove, Avith Kettle, Frying Pan and Cover, Stcwpan and and Steamer, Dripping Pan and Wire Stand, Oven for Roasting, 13s. No. 10.—Ditto, GOs. E. PORTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS Queen and High-streets, Auckland. j CHRISTMAS pRESENTS. SUMMERSCALE'S NEW PATENT WASH ING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, the simplest, cheapest, and most effectual yet invented. SUMMERSCALE'S MANGLES & WRING sRS PICKSLEY SIMS' MANGLES fc WRINGERS AMERICAN EUREKA WRINGERS IMPROVED UNIVERSAL DO. NOVELTY DO. No home should be Avithout a Wringing Machine. It saA-os time, muscle, and temper, and saves in the Avear of garments'alone the cost in a few times use. NYESS & TOPHAM'S IMPROVED SAUAGE and GENERAL MINCING MACHINES KEROSENE LAMPS, neAV designs, with Opal Shades RAPID WATER FILTERS (Cheavin's). Every house should have one PORTABLE COPPER WASHING BOILERS, ready for use anyAvhere SPONGE, SHOWER, SITZ and PLUNGE BATHS KNIFE CLEANER, each 3, 1, 5, G, Knives and Carver CROQUET, 38 sets new shapes to arrive. E. PORTER & CO., IRONMONGERS AND IRON MERCHANTS 1 QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, i " AUCKLAND.. I



ghollah's Gtreat Indian Cures. „_r JTioer Brand). ISi THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proA'ing to be what is Stated of them, and all fulsome puftimg or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. . . ~ Their worth and merit havo secured for them in every part of Now Zealand the confidence of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Konsington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperiejit Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, 1 have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." _, "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use Ofyour Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding hit testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try It. Some of my friends, who have also been using those medicines, apeak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." ~,,„-, "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 18iG. Sir—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to bo all that you have represented it to bo ; and for the. sake of those Avho may he suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering tho most excruciating agony from sevcro Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six Avceks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per feei.lv cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism." ?.'ly appetite is excellent, and I sleep avcll at night.—Signed), Ficrcn. Willi ots/' •'Dunedin, 10th July, IS76.—Sir,—l have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attack's for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through wiiich my rest Avas much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep avcll at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change, has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture ior about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." _. . "Dunedin, 31st August, 1876.—Sir, —Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of tho very sca-ere rheu matic gout from Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am now free from aU pain, and Avell in my health, and have tho free use of my hands and feet, Avhich I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I OHdured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Grieeen, J. P." These im'aluablo Medicines are to bo had throughout, New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. ri.ALVANIZ ED~"IRON WOKK& S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RLUGING, SPOUT IN G, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at (he Works, Wcllusley-strect. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfittingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tho Country. S. PARKER has erected tirst-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon implication. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting A'csscl, receiA'C immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Pi.umuek for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street, A'.'OICr.ANll. rp H E CU P T HAT CITEE RS. " Pure Tear;, the best that can be sold, To cheer the young, console the old ; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Teas the bast. _ar TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! !! "Ea No. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per lb. 2- Pekoe Flavoured, :2s. tid. It>. 3—Many Rare Black Teas ( iich Combin ation), 3s. per lb. 4—Finest Tea, 33. (id per 11>. A Reduction of 3d. per lb. on Sib. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. £&' Sold only by FRENCH & CO., People's Tea Warehouse, 252, queen-street, auckland, Opposite the City Market. GENERAL GROCERIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Refined Sugars, Flour, Maize. BRAN, BACON, HAMS, CHEESE, &c„ &c. FRESH BUTTER from the- Choicest Dairies. Goods packed securely, sent to Vessel or Rail- Avay Station free of charge. Every Customer receives ample value. THE BEST ARTICLES AT LOWEST TRICES. SOLD BY TmiIENCH & "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," ONLY AT 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the City Market. [Established 1560.1 Please Note our Address. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES" JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. 11. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per Aveek. "Tuckland" permane nt co ___ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office-93, Qu _ bx-stkeet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums ot £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every „10Q borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pl . w ee k. T£ tal am.°, unfc ingovcr el wee Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 •iyears.: .... H 113 0 2 8 years 7 ft 15b 7 6 10 years ....... 63 162 16 S DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : 3m s BATmhl< Secretary SS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. | Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be eflectod with this Company. mv Hulls Insured for tho ~ oyaga or Time. Mer ohandiw, Oo"d», and Freight Insured, by stpnmera&nu sailing vessels, Itiaka on Specie auhjoct to sp_oii_ arrangementa. |_f £$gp!P P»qjai?__V Paid, mWffi ?> HSRC& umm^



XT7- INKS AND XJ ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, j SHORTLAND-STREET, j AUCKLAND. I I I IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, j BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND ' COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS. VENETIAN BLINDS AND BLIND HOL LANDS. BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS, SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, FEATHER BEDS, &c. &c. Agents for the " GROVEE AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WIXKS & HALL, SllO K. T L A N D - S T X E E T, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FU RNITU RE, CARPETS, 1 FLOOR-CLOTHS, feg IT M 1T 15 1.) .WR 11 VI ( ' E 11 OTE L, I4_J COUNKU OK QUERN & WELLESLF.Y-STREETS. § ill ill HE __8 mlil ii JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A UCKL AN D, N. Z. ~~_L M cLACHLAN; • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites La'dcs to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will r,e giA'en on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; Wtirth Is. 9d. A line of Self Grey Camerlite for t_e present season, Is.; Avorth Is. Od. A line of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschemore de Soio," a soft corded. Black Silk, warranted to wear by tho makers, at a reduction of Is. (id. per "yard. This is Avithout doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open, in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. GEORGE AKERS Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. YALENIINES! VALENTINES 1 ! VALENTINES 111 J. WILLIAMS has the Most Comical lot of Valentines there are in Auckland. Como one, come all, wnd see those Funny Valentines, Avhich will make you laugh. NOTICE.—J. Williams has opened another nice lot of Goods, which he intends to sell cheap. Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, Cd pair; No. 2 AVlute Socks, 3d. pair; Men's and Boys' BroAA'n Cotton Socks, Od. pair ; Stay Husks, 3d. pair ; Flowers, from 3d. per spray ; Glass Salts, large size, 4cl. each ; Children's Picture Mugs, with Death of Cock Robin on, 3d. each: a nice selection of Gilt Albert Chains for 2s. Gd. each. Best Value in Auckland. ff_r Note the address: J. "WILLIAMS, Auck land Market, Queen - street, Entrance, and opposite Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street. T> OUY ER, GUILLET & CO 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 flasks Casos. jvnrt Tmrwria.l flnskß. TWT OTI 0 E 0 F R E M 0 V A L. Messrs. HOFFMANN &.SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from SHORTI.AND street to QUISSN'^TRKST, jMHRfc. Rank; pj



8, WYNDHAM-STKEET L ___ | * HOUSE, SHIP, 0 __ D W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W p*. !_J Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sont to all parts of the q Province w J H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his Now Glaring Tariff. m Hf — ° \ J. HENDERSON. . "i '8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ] TSH E-R A N"b C O.", Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen^street, next A^Jnd of NeW Zeal&nd' Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prinie Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale In large quantities. N B —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of m-der? Families waited en in town or suburbs^ IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. H. A TKKS BISOS TO ANNOUNCE THAT nE _sr H A S REM O YE DS! "®a TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to hcartilv thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade hasi increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be knoAvn as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. Avill be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him Avith their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OP 1 DRAPERY AND CLOTHING j Will always lie found, and tho j PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND! H. A T X I N S. f 4i "vOTIIEN work is rlone, and all's W bright within, a Cur ok Tea is just the thing." Undoubtedly it is, provided you haA'C it good. THE R OYAL T EA M ART, FOR CHOICE TEAS.j TRY OUR 2s. Fine Value. SPLENDID FAMILY TEA, 2fi. Gd. TRY THE 3s. The Very Best. Reduction on Gib. parcels. «3L BEST FRESH BUTTER IN THE CITY R, FRENCH, FAMILY" GROCER, THE ROYAL TEA MART, Victoria-stubet, Auckland. HA N D P. GIBBON S, 9 GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, Yv" ELLESLEY-STEEET. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wcllcsley-street, Auckland, NeAv Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conATen- iencc for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding EatabUshmcnt is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is- For tha last. 17 yearp in the above >vml n«a«. 7 ■ lifted m i w iiii^yiiii HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty, by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every Wife Avho docs her oavii Washing deserves one. . FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those Useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wat.es, Little Stranger. Jenny Lino, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, Singer, Whkeler 1 and Wilson, Howe, Grover and Baker, and *. other good makes. m Weekly Payments Taken, "m W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Q.UEKN-STREET. jnTRTTEIF U L. — COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natttra lavv-s which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of woll-selccted cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables Avith a delicately naA'oured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the. judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist oA'ery tendency to disease! .dundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack AvhereAw there is a weak point. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves Avell 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 ) JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadne-dle-strekt, & 170, PmcADit._>; ---i WoWi^tQ^RTOd,c ft m_^Xott»»'



yENETIAN i_m____ si??"' ' ___- WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORm™ 'Wf ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAf?ATfiD ™ AT the v AUCKLAND VENETIAN RTt__ MANUFACTORY CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STR _*_, Of any dimensions, in any number froS 7i&s tea Hundred, within a given time nffiT 10 best quality, and reasonable nriep« and sont to all parts of New Zea. land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. ' M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer *** t porter of the Material, Practical Blind" at Vo' and Wire Worker (many years estab_s&* City Road, London), Manufacturer o> «dat description of Window Blinds, Plain ai-Tri n cry I mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned «iH_t repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN Hott«_ corner of Cook and Grey-streets, AuckinH ' j PHILLIPPS AND^SONTofr 1 • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHaS Importers of Paperhangmgs, Scrim,PaintTnii' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Pkitow" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Pi_ ' Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and PhotOCTani,?' Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry MoSdffi Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Rn!_r' Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and c__& I packed .-35 fe 97, QUEEN-STREET. Tjl d ward pTXITTITy jll BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] All^kinds of House and Ship Joinery R__ I Fronts, Shop and Ofilce Fittings, &c.'& c prepared at the shortest notice, with "' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Eatimatcs Furnished In ?*«, I Branch. • el * ' EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT- S T It E E T Near Market. THE Undersigned are Cash Pus. chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. " I Consignors direct will have prompt and im. mediate cash remittances returned atsatiafao! Tory rates. „ IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers. Auckland. I PU L "m An"m» If' PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, I Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori I Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har> I bour, and principal buildings (also album ui_) I of Auckland. | Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TpIREWOOD ! ! ! TfllREWOOD!!! WANTED KNOWN, thatri am nowprenared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in am 1 quantity, at the folloAving prices (terms cash):- I Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. fid.; upwards 1 of ten tons, at wholesale prices.—Address- JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Island's Coal Yard' 8 Breakwater Road. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the 1 City Council for the Emptying of Earth 1 Closets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared 1 to atl end punctually to all requests regarding the I above.. Persons desiring to ha ve. the said places I attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other- 1 wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, | either verbal < r written, with tho Inspector of I VniaaneAß. Ci v Council Ofllflfl. Oueen-i.Mv.pt PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. I MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers will j receive immediate attention. TMPROVED STEEL FLOUR MILL, |. W. HALL (Late Partner of Nieholls and Hull), ■ | ALBERT-STREET, near Wyndhani-rtrec wishes to inform the Public of Auckland tM he has commenced business on his ownaccoiMi and having worked for J. Care for seven yew is a guarantee that any work entrusted tonus care will he done satifactorily. W. HALL is the holder of a First CtossFtW for Steam Flour Mills and Dresser; also, i'lra class Prize Portable Ovens. [established 1312.] WJ A M I E So■■■■? 9 UNDERTAKER, &C, . firflt , II Is prepared to execute Funerals, either mjm class style or plain, at strictly moderate cW* Wellesley-street East, t\vo doors iw»> Queen-street. I TjIUNEKALS CONDUCTED) JD respectably, at moderate charges, oy N. McCULSKY. West End Funeral fi-staD lishtnent, top of Hobson-street. , The charges includes all Cemetery ana Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giviDg the oraer. Coffins aßvays on hand. Graves fenoea, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, OJ •>< BroAvn, may be seen, and prices oßtaineu. on application to N. cOnisky L ______--_ TCI QUICK'S; * LIVERS AND BAIT STABLE, VICTORIA-STItEET, Auckland. £F FOR HIRE- ,„. «„;._«*. ?' A Great Variety of Open Slid Close Can ag" II Buggies, single and double-seated, open v hooded, tor Single or Pair of Bo~es. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. :■ Carriages, with Grey Horses, ior Weaauw purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties.. _.„„._= Tel Covered Conveyance s for Driving Parties out-districts. j Hearse and Mourning Coaches. . »*« ■ 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, anu Mount Albert and Whau. | Time Table. g Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton '-^A I via Grey-street. via College tfui » Ponsonby. _ 8.0 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 8.15 a.m. *gtf§ 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ t 015 „ *S 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ *£ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ f\i 10.30 . 4. 0 „ KM? .. H? 11. 0 ; 4.30 „ 11.13 » ff s 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ B.i? » Hj 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 13.15 p.D>. £ S 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 „ 12.4? „ *g 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ Wo „ w " 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ l-lo ,»,,_ and at 9 and 10 p.m. da Uy ;ftftllp ,m. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, l>. 0.30,10. I0.o0«" * Mount Albert and Whau Bt» Leave Union Bank; fc»vf Wga • 12 noon „ 6"Jl* e Mv sp.m. daily _%__s<s§* ,• 1 Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. . A M#S__ff{V* Orders loft at Mr. F. Quick's. PoiftMiW^.- Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, will W>n ally attended to.