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MONDAY', MAY 14. SIX-ROOMED MOUSE AND ACRE. ONEHUNGA. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to seil by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on .Monday next, 11th instant, at 12 o'clock. Allotment 12, Section 37. of the Village of One hunga. containing one acre, on which is creeled .i six-coined House, six-stall Stable, Oct-houscs, *c. This property law a frontage of z-lG links to tho main road. and is situate close to the residence of the late Mr. Eastwood. Also. Lots 16 and 22, of the subdivision of Allotments jt and iO, sjci-'ii It), Village of Onehunga, 37 fd-t (i inches frontage, by IIS feet (i inches deep, adjoining Mr. BPset's resi dence, and commanding a good view of the Maniac.vi, ,:cc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Ani-.l.ioni'ei's. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At l j'clock. ALFKK7) IHTOKI.ANP. ' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. O N E V E A R' S LEA S E of AUCELAND MARKET. HOUSE, STALLS, RENTS, ec TOLLS. BY ORD-51-1 OF THE CITY COCNCIL. / L. W. EAT O N "rjAS received instructions to sell by jLJI auction on th.c Premises, at the, Market House, Queen-street, on Wednesday, JuneCth, at 12 o'clock nocn, One Year's Lease as above. Terms and conditions of Lease and Sale may be viewed on and a; ter Monday, 7th May, at the office of the Town Clerk, Queen-street; and ot the Auctioneer.



WEDNESDAY 'MAY 23. THE RE MUE R A YARD S. nnHE PURE-BRED SHORT-HORN BULL. •'• WHIPPER IN," EX ELECTRA, FROM ENGLAND. Will be sold, at the Remuera Yards, on V ed nesdav, May 23, at 12 o'clock. PEDIGREE as follows:— " WHIPPER-IN," roan, calved Ith May, IS7I, by Lord of the Valley (31733) Dam (Rosa Lee), by Sir Peter (251C2) Gd (Arline). by Duke of Manchester (17732) Ggd (Alva). bvLord Boseberry (UiliS) Girt/d (Ariadne;, by Lord [1] Thoresby (IISSC) G'-*ggd (Anricot). by Dandy Dinmont (9010) o£s\'d (LilW. I.e.- R.mdv Dinmont (9010) Ggggggd. by George 111 (7035) i fl-i^girgd. by Zenith (5702) G;";'--gVg!rcl. by Wiscton (2-SIS) G^ggggggyd. by Mercury (2301) Lord or tub Valley (31733), by [2] Lord of the Manor (20711) Dam (Red Pet). bv|3] Royal Butterfly 14th (20722) Grl (Pet), by Snowdrop (15311) Gsd (Miss Nightingale), by Ghieftan (12591>) Gggd (Lady Bourton). by Morpeth (8325) OL'-'truTi. by Ti.e Prmce idiio) (ri,-Wgn-d. by ( 'oiling (902) Gggiwgd. by Sou of Alexander (1G21) Gazizx^d, by Grandson of Favourite (252) -"Coote'sHerd Book," Vol. 20, p. 211. [1] Loud Thorf.sp.y (14856) was by Duke of Gloucester (11352), a Duchess Bull, the tribe of Shorthorns which make thou sands each when sold cither by public or private sale. [21 Lord op the Manor (2G714) was by Baron Rihble-sdale (21238), by Second Duke of Wharfdale (19819), a Duchess and Oxford Bull: his dam by Duke of Gloucester (11382), of same family as three animals sold by auction for nearly £20,000. The dam of Lord of the Manor was late Colonel Towr.lev'scelebrated Cow Enrma winner of Ten Prizes. 3] Royal Butterfly 14th (20722) by Royal Butterfiv 86862), winner of Royal Agriculture of England Society's First Prize at Warwick, and seven other Prizes at Durham, York, and other Shows ; his dam won twenty Prizes and twelve Gold and Silver Medals at various meetings of the Royal, English, Irish, North Lancashire, Yorkshire, and other Societies. Royal Butterfly was own brnthcr to Master Butterfly, who won First Prize of Royal Agricultural Society of England's Show at Chelmsford, and many other prizes, and 'mover was beaten : and was sold at a high price and sent to Melbourne, shipped by us, per Copenhagen in 1857. Vll numbers refer to " Coote's Herd Book." We hereby certify that the above particulars are correct, and that we shipped " Whipper in," per Eleetra, in good condition. Sturgeon & Sons. Gray's Hall. Gray's. Essex, 15th December, 1576. A LERED BUCTCLANT).



TUESDAY, MAY 15. TO WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS AND HOTEL-KEEPERS. SHIP'S STORES, EX EMILY CHAPLIN. E. & H. ISAACS DTAQE received instructions from the jOL N. Z. Shipping Co. to sell by auction, at their Stores. Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock, •'6 PACKAGES, ex Emily Chaplin, comprising Martell's Brandy, Claret, Sherry, Whisky, Ale, Porter, &c, &c. Also, 100 cases Hemiessy's Brandy 100 cases Old Tom 100 cases Geneva 50 cases Ginger Wine 10 casks Ginger Wine 150 cases Claret 35 i-casks Sherry 12 i-casks Port 200 eases Flask Brandy 120 cases Champagne 25 t-casks Brandy. SO cases Ex-.diaw's Brandy 11.0 cases Bine's ***** Brandy. ' MONDAY, MAY 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES, DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to prepare for 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 side of Dock-street, and fronting the Beach Road, Freeman's Bay. Full particulars will be given in a few days. SAMUEL CO^lrirtANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 15. JUNCTIO N V A R D S. FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, 55 Head Fat Cattle, from Waikato 30 Mixed Store Cattle Dairy Cows, C'alyes, Yearlings, Sec. 300 Fat Sheep and Lambs 10 Fat Pigs, ex Itowena, from Tauranga Berkshire Boar, Store Pigs, &c. At 1 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN __ SATTjr ; J)A y ) M a.V 19. COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD AND S ACHES OF LAND AT EPSOM, WITH VALUABLE ALLOTMENT AT DRURY. F|IHE undersigned have received instruc- JL tions from the Executors of the late John Davidson, io sell, on the ground, Epsom, on Saturday, May 19, 8 acres LAND, with two-storeyed Eight- Bfc. roomed House, adjoining the properties Kb of Messrs. Wooliield and Buck'and. ■ft Also Stack Meadow Hay, lot Puriri ■ Posts, Plough, Harrows, tec.; also, lot U Town Allotments at Drury, particulars I lIUNTEr7&~KOLAIv t.



WEDNESDAY, MAY IG. THE DECRY SALE. "TTT'ILL be held on Wednesday, May 16, Yv at 12 o'clock. For sale, above •_'oo Head, principally young cattle. A T.EPKD Iinr.KUNB. THURSDAY, MAY 17. REMUERA V A R D S. FOR SALE, at Rcmuera. on Thursday next, 17th inst., at 12 noon, 70 Well-fatt-d Cattle. f'Ofm Waikato 00 Choice Steers, fro"" Awituand Waiuku 25 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu 301) Fat Lontrwooled Wethers Dairy Cows, .-store CatPe ■10 Well-fatted Pigs. ALFKKD HHO ELAND. MONDAY, MAY 14. WOOD BUILDING IN OFFICIAL BAY. TO BE REMOVED. npHE subscribers have received instrue- JL tionstosell at the Irmd Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 11th May, at 12 o'clock, A Larire Wood Pudding in Official Bay (imme diately behind the old Royal Hotel. It is divided into Three Cottages, has three chimney stacks, and has lately been re shinglcd. To be removed within fourteen days. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 15. At 12 o'clock. CLEARING OUT SALE. PHOTOGEAPHEE'S STOCK, FIT TINGS, &C., &C, QUEEN-S T R E E T. R. ART HU R ITTAS been favoured with instructions JL from Mr. S. McDermott, who is obliged to give up the rooms, they being required, to sell by auction, on the premises. Queen-street (over Mr. Boson's, Chemist), on Tuesday next, 15th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The Whole of his Stock, consisting of Cameras, Camera Stand. Chemicals, Gilt Frames, Photographs. ScSc, Furniture, Mirror, Chairs, Carpet, Table. &c., &c.



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMPI.ETK. It 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, IVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T*nen, or Cotton Thread. gjlt is not necesso. y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. Wo claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, 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:- Conrglete in box £!0s With Table and Treadle £65s With Table and Treadle. Half-Cabinet, with Cover. Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street



iy I L DESPER AND U M There is no denying the fact that Small Profits and Quick Returns lead to Large Sales, Large Sales lead to Large Purchases, and at a Less Price than Small Purchases. The MEAT supplied by A. DORNWELL is equal to any in the World—in fact, cannot be surpassed—and is SOLD FOR CASH at the following prices :— FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON, 2d. HIND-QUARTERS, 3d. BEEF, 2d., 3d., Id., 5d., 6d. I? ft. SIRLOINS OF BEEF, Very Choicest Des criptions' DAIRY-FED PORK, Fresh Daily. CORNED BEEF, in Large or Small Parcels. SAUSAGES and CHOPS, Superior Quality, ouly Id. 50 tierces always in stock. CORNED PORK, in Kegs or Barrels. BACON, RENNETS, LARD. POULTRY of all descriptions, ready for the Spit. TRIPE on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days. Hotels, Restaurants, Boarding-houses, supplied at Reduced Prices. Meat delivered, in Meat Carts, in time for Dinner, to all parts of Town or Suburbs. Great Reduction in the Price of Corned Beef off the fere-part of the Quarters, without, bone. WANTED TO BUY : GAME IN . LARGE QUANTITIES. A. D Ol^VKLL' CORNER OF i>[JE^ AND DARBY oJ. j-iiii^ lib.



Special Cablegrams. THE TURCO-RUSSIAN WAR. WANT OF CLOTHING. SOO Russians Killed in the First Engagement, owing to not being Sufficiently Clothed ! ! ! Should the Russians intend invading Auck land, the oidy chance we have again»t them is by seeing that we arc secure!*- protected against the coming Winter by I. LEVY'S OVERCOATS and ULSTERS. VOT.UXTERUS TO THE FRONT !— and lose no time, in Storming I. LEVY'S Stock of Winter Supplies. MEN OF AUCKLAND!—Be wise, and if you wish to Stand Flre, you must march first to I. LEVY'S. Should the Enemy Break Into the Bank our AToney will so. The question remains, where can we safely put it? Why, invest it at LEVY'S, and so secure a large per centage. I LEW begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that it is his determination that tho coming Winter shall not be too severely felt for want of proper coverinnr. He has .Hist received, direct from the Best West of London Houses, his WINTER STOCK, ot the BEST Material*, and Most Fashionable Styles. which having been Bought tor Cash in a Depressed Market, he is able to offer t£ em tr; the -Yuekland liublic at about ONE-HALF THE USUAL PRICES. Although I. LEVY is a large advertiser— beb"ving that advertising is the success ot business-he does not believe in such clap-trap as -Premises to Let," "Stock must be Sold, hut bases his claims for public, support upon the well-known character his Shop has so lorn? enioved. His stock is a credit- to Auckland, and it must strike, tho eye of all passers-by that, every article is MARKED in Plain Figuhes. and that only One Pkick is charged both inside and outside. I. LEVY Has Just Opened Out a Lino of OILSKIN SUITS COMPLETE. AND LINED 19c fir? ALL THROUGH, at l^^' ULI- The price elsewhere is 275. Cd. Clothing of every description (of all possible sizes) at equally low figure. Note the Address: T. L E V V, MONSTER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT 210, Queen-street, (Opposite Mo Arthur's New Building.) -j\^- IL N E AND f^i II OY C E Are Now Showing Their oo iiiitumsi Ss "Wmtor (-foods 00 In Every Department, Which they beg to submit to the Public as being well worthy of inspection.



'.EL The following arc a few items :-— NEW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &C NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKI I ITS I NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS ! NEW DOWN & FEbT DRESSING GOWNS ! NEW DRESSING JACKETS NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEW WOOL GOODS. i NEW JACKET AND MANTLE CLOTHS In Sealskin, Pilot, Lambskin, &c. PN.B.—BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS at I the old prices, notwithstanding the advance in tho Home Markets. BLANKETS, DOWN AND OTHER QUILTS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, GRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, And all other MANCHESTER GOODS Well Supplied. THE BABY'LINEN AND UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENTS Arc. well stocked in all their! Branches. NEW" HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SCARFS, Etc., 'Etc., Etc. I MOURNING) ORDERS PROMPTLY i EXECUTED. j DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & C H O V C E, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. HPECIAL JJOTICE MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23KD INST,, with an ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. 5j o t i % In some of the Valuation Notices for tho Pon sonby and or Dedwood Highway District, Lie Time for receiving Appeals is stated as the itii May instead of the. 11th Mey. , r R. H. STEVENSON, \-aluer-__ T> ILLIARDS! BILLIA RD S ! J. SMITH begs to inform the inhabitants of Newton tiiit be has inst. imnorted, Tier Eleetra. j first-class B ilbard Table, by Messrs Abbott and i Nicholla, with all the latest!improvements. J. hivi.l Lri. Newtgn Hotel, Karangahapo Bead.



C\ R 0 W N HOT EL, \J GREY-S T RELET, Auckland. E. HA.DEILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. g T A B .A>. H° TEL ' * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. ALBERT^3ftB^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot«l arc now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in tho Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on tho Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. mHE~ THIS TL E HOT EL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST -CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UP-STAIRS BARJNEQUALLED IN TOE TffAIWERA (HOTIP R 1 N G S) YY HOTEL. 'in,/. TlPinnircr of this establishment begs to announShlfon and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or 88. per day. nd Class, £110s. „ ob- Waiwcra 1 21st L April 1 2577. . BOINT KU SSE L L II OTE L, JE* MERCER. This Hotel is nttedTipTvith every com fort and convenience. It is a lavoinate ic.-,; ml:lo 1 > lers to the Walkato, being a few jams irom WA Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. lIIGGINS, Proprietor. WAKKWO RTI f TEMPERA NCE HOTEL. The above, is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and oilers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON. Proprietor. UNITED SERVICE II 0T E L conxKi: 01 QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. Ibillplrlplk I' "-::■'■ - '■*-».viC: -■-:_-'' - -' - -r^^.«y";:^__.-■ JOHN HANCOCK, PfiOPRIETOII. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AUOKLA ND. N. Z.



HIT ASO NI C HOT EL. IVJL PRIN CES-STREET. THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has muc pleasure in informing his friends that he ha secured the Proprietorship of the above ecu 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.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern views of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands Only. T M. McLACHLAN, «j> « 218, QUEEN-STREET, Would draw the attention of Ladies to THREE CASES of WINTER HOSIERY, which he has Just Imported, per 'Emily Chaplin,' from the celebrated house of J. & R. Morley, Wood street, London. These Cases, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the following novelties :— 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 g M I T H is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH, NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Queen-street.



AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING | S CHOP L. J In Union with the Society ok Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Sy.monds-street. j Science, CommerceTand Manufactures: Mr. I Josiaii Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey inf: Mr. E. Eraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German : (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : ° Mr. H. T. Pvcroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M, Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, Juiy 9. and October 1. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\, MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gtb February. 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Bead Master. iTUTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, SU WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. . „ Prench (Commercial and Conversational), MONS. F. PELTZEK. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as i a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call ami observe his method of instruction. H 0 w D c N, I~J o h t JSIL w % J.H. begs to inform customers who have been waiting for the Importation of the Celebrated AM E El< 'A N WA LTI LAM WATCH Eh, that the Shipment ha« arrived, and the same are now offering from £0. Their well-desorveu renown is sufficient guarantee. Also, .Just Opened— A LABOR 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. SILVKB LEVER WATCHES manu&icturedby Rotherham, Ehrhardt, Cross, &c. Bernard's Celebrated Genevas. All the Newr-sl Designs in BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, &c. On Sale:—Watchmakers' and Jewellers' Tools and Materials. Agi nt for Hale of, or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, &c. Two Harmoniums, and three Solendid Pianos, for Sale. J. HOWDEN, S HOI tTLAN i J-STREET. IPfc E V I T T, 3. J 9 GUNMAKER, 2 11, QVEEN-S TRE ET. Opposite tho Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK:— Single cad Doable P'-ccch-loadingandMuzzle loading Fowling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals:— Shot, Lev's Double Waterproof Caps. Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech -leading Shot Guns Gun Cases. Waterproof Covers (.Lime Bags. &c. Dref'-ii-loading Implements ol every descrip tion Patent <-hided Snot



Breech lo.iding Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. -m/ST U S I C A L NO TIC E. XVJL 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. Od.; or on £1 worth, Gs. 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 Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CIJCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, """" 24(1 QUEEN-STBEHrr Pi HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. „" i. ~r.v_ -. .' ~_C- A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. LATE TRAIN. On TUESDAY, 15th instant, a Train will leave Auckland at 7.15 p.m. for Onehunga, re turning after the Concert, at 10.30 p.m. Calls at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. XT AIP AR A R AIL WA Y. JtV On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table will be as follows :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Wairnauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.18 p.m. Woodhiil 3 53 p.m. Pairoa Li p.m. Helensville, arrive .. .. -1.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Mimager. TTp AIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION. JLk. Intending Contractors can obtain Totara in any quantity from J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO. TZ" AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave A.uckland Wharf for tho Otamatea-TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, G-flivvnl Mariacu'. so «s V S * Trr OTI C E OF REMOVAL, JS Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR strfet to QUEEN-STREET, nest Back of Now. Zealand, _.^^^^^_^_^



1 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, f . C_i HOUSE, SHIP, " AND ** GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER.! X S .53; S Estimates furnished, and experienced j Workmen sent to all parts of the C *S Province. m —- a L J.H. requests attention of Builders and r* others to his New Glazing Tariff. „ -' ~~ C J. HENDERSON. . 2 "* 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. W p HiLLlpps & s ON II AY E NOW OPEN'E D, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. *&. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings. Oleographs. Lithographs, compri-ing Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Text-s &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<■., Sec, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours. Varnishes, Brushes, &c, fee Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass (Bass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W T. PHILLIP PS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street. a X § "OTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, f; ]i Remember this day to do your duty by PLYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS. BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one o, those useful companions and Helpmates, called SEW IN U MAGHLNES, from the following immense stocK and variety:—Princess of Wales, Ltttle Stranger. Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas. ah-o T a ylor'r New Patent, Sixoer, Wi-hcsjer and Wilson, Howe, Groyer and Baku;, ant. ether good makes. Just arrived, per Electra :—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Friction Wheel. Ward's Arm Combination, and ether Sewing Machines. ggr Weekly Payments Taken. "©a W. C. DENNES, MeARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS. Qukkn-strekt. rp H E Tp NCO R E QOF FE E Prepared by CLO S E BRO S. nHHE TpNCOEE /COFFEE JL ill Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pou id Canisters. rjHE ENCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 220 & 225, Queen-street.



C 3 P E C I A L NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! JU jlj Ju ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. 7'To Builders.—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 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 amply testify. SHEI j. LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. B R —- c X s' PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price or Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. "TKT O T I C E. ~^~ ' C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Akchard & J. Brown, Coal aud Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Paliug3, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch, a orders left at Mr. It. Brewin's Auckland Spfid Dfi-pnt will rr-wttivri prompt, attention. (HEOBGE COOK'S 'BUSSES \JT From opposite Coombes's. Kybek Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 3.15 a.m. 0.15 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.-15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.15 pan. -1.-15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 15.15 p.m. 8.15 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. 1 p.m. -1.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. G p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. GEORGE COOK. VVakedeld-ntreet. "ORIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES -O Leaves Onehunga- - Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon * P-m. 5 ;,.^. Sunday: 2 p.m. Ip.iu, Scecial Coaeh^ ag r-r-r- .iwT,i„ri



y E N E T I_£N_ gTTST j||riFjE=3 ;*^fyfr j^r-~s|?l Hia Miir iHI WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PF'RTWyd 4 .„ ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAI? ATKi> AUCKLAND VENETIAN BlT** MANUFACTORY LVB CORNER.OF COOK AND GREY-STREWN Of any dimensions, in any number fromZ 8' to a Hundred, within a given time, of thi best quality, and reasonable va-icps and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and in, porter ot the Material, Practical Blind M»k and Wire Worker (many years establish^! ? City Road, London), Manufacturer of ,>v o description of Window Blinds, Plain and n,.^ 7' mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned alfe" repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN IlOpVv corner of Cook and G rev-streets, Auckland/ mAY L U E-'S PA T E NTlCElvT\r J. MACHINES ** The HAND MACHINE is perfection" or family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un ea.ualled. Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTI C 1 A N SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite tho Post-office. AncU-lnml 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 and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained wholesale at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER or GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTING. PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesiey-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLEY- STREET. Al TOICT. AW.-. VICTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February. 1577. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies axd Sextlemex, —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 tne English market s. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. 11. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own 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, & Copitgs 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 Kemothorne and Prosser's



[ESTABLISHED 18-12.1 WJ A M I E S 0 N, 9 UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLES LEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street. ("HTIUNERALS CONDUCTED IJD respectably, at moderate charges, by I N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab- I bshment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. McCulsky. TpiSQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC &|flji|ilßi|P \kCoQNAp^^' UN ttriDS., QR.-CASKS,LCASES, & FLASKS* IJ3. Sole Agent in Auckland:— __ L. I). NATHAN & CO. , .iii.IJL'J GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer^ Magnificent Collection of over 50 varieties. Also, „ moaT . HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS,NARCISSI &c, &c., &c, R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORTS, VICTORIA-STRKBT. -