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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. SHOP AND HOUSE, FRANKLIN ROAD. HnilE subscribers liaA-e received instruc __. tions from the Proprietor, to sell, at the Laud Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, sth Feb., at It o'clock, That NeAvly-erected Building, situate on the Franklin Road, near the Ponsonby Road, comprising Shop, double front, fitted with counter, gas. and other fittings, and two rooms with double chimney, erected on an Allotment having 33 feet frontage by a depth of 100 feet. The House is \vell-buiit and thoroughly finished, is fitted with Verandah and Porch, and has attached a -100-gallon iron tank, and is now occupied by Mr. Cornwall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. .MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. VALUABLE HARB OU R ALLOT MENTS. M. JONES & CO. TTTAVE received instructions from the JUL Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auc tion, at their oltices. Fort-street, on Monday, sth February, at 12 noon, Lease of Allotments Nos. 59. 00, and 61, front ing Custom-house-street: and Allotments Nos. 56, 57, and SS, fronting Commereo strect, having S2 years to run. The above to be sold at risk of former lessee. Also, Allotments Nos. 2, 3, 4. 5, G, 7, 8, and 9, situated on Avest side of Breakwater, and fronting the Harbour. Terms of lease, &c., apply at office of Harbour Board. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarke*, on Fri day, February 2, at 11 o'clock, 1 HeaA-y Draught Colt (unbroken), by '"Northern Hero" 1 First-class Heavy Draught Gelding, 4 years old. 30cavt.. trial giA-en 2 Heavy Draught Colts, 3 and 1 years old 1 Good Buggy Horse 1 active Spring Cart Horse. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TTT. O R Fll IYATE SALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hargreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers Avill sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 2nd February, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads, Bedding, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Revolvers, &c, &c. Also, In the Estate of Mary Waters, deceased: 2 Boxes and contents Jewellery, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET.



"EIOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, 3 Colts, broken into plough 1 Filly, unbroken All from the Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock. Lots Co and GO of Suburban Section No. 2, in the Parish of Pukekohe, containing 20 acres of first-class soil, of Avhich 13 acres is in good grass. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, February 2, at 11 o'clock. The Wf-11-knoAvn Draught Entire "Pride of the North." ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYM AR X E T. |7.0R SALE, at tbe Haymarkct, on s"' Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Draught Colt, rising 3 years old, by "Northern Hero." ALFRED BUCKLAND. »— ;/ "-_.i»# ■■ i • m • ' itn-«to»-»»_ j i/ i I m i ill ra,— J wzzzzzm ±rnj L-j'** s> r is f! tksta i ■ tzfzjttt v ' ' WANTED TO SELL, a Fine-toned Full Compass PIANO, Cheap, the pro perty of a Lady. A small Harmonium would be taken in part exchange. To be seen at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Wellesley-street. N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from £7. N SALE AT S E RJEAN T'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Neav ton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at Dd. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Chee3e, fid. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Arery Superior Tea. 2s. 6d, lt>. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. l,Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, -IJd. lb. Pearl Barley, 3_d. lb. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2_b_. lb. Pure Lim.egt.icc, Sd. per bottle: 2s. Id. gallon. '•_ Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit, of five miles free of charge. ____ JB R0 W N & SON'S • MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Noav Ready, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music, &c. Just Opened. 66"YTTHEN work is done, and all's YV bright Avithin, a Cup of Tea is just the thing." Undoubtedly it is, provided you have it good. TIIE "OOYAL rpEA TIT ART, FOR CHOICE TEAS. TRY OUR 2s. Fine Value. SPLENDID FAMILY TEA, 2s. fid. TRY Till- 3s. The Very Best. Reduction on 61b. parcels. U^_ BEST FRESH BUTTER IN THE CITY It. FRENCH, FAMILY GROCER,. THE ROYAL TEA MART,! YIQTORIA-STRBBT, AUO_£I<AH_D, '



100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHA-NGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEKN-STREET, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEAV PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glcnlora, oiler special inducement to purchasers. _ , Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and Avater ; Cartas Paper Mounts, and Sundries EngraA-ings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticori-osive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. iST Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE a 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. HE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPAN V, 222, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. - We have to notify that Aye have arranged for a regular supply of'the Most ImproA-ed Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized Paper, Card Mounts, Sec, Sec JOHN MCGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B.— Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, as usual, 9s. per dozen, or _-___.il tkvt l.hr.ii«-in_-. Tfirms r.«.Hh. OST-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. . T>LANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out noAV), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c„ &c. R. B A I RD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay.



T> I A N OS! PIANOS! pj^^==^j PIANOS! BY BORD, § | flMf B V BOR D, OF PARIS, * " * * OF PARIS, IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM £33 EACH, AT HOFFMAN & S_o NS, Shortland-street. fTIHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful 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, &c. NeAV Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. TJ L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TO ARRIVE, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Haines 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. H WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. / Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. . , __ , _ _ A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS: thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch Avill, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault Avith the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda- Tlie Bath-rooms are fitted up with every re OY-isit©* The Cuisine is under the superAision of an eminent Chef, and tho proprietor hopes that his own long-experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The neAV Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch.



mHE CROWN BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, Opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknoAvledge with thanks the liberal support he has receiA'cd since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re • turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he Avill 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 the importance of Children haA-ing Wcil-littintr Boots, such can be obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT. C. H. Prince -Jt_---nt-IVM--; X OC A L I N D U S T R V! j J_J LOCAL INDUSTRY! ! Buy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, SAvings. Cricket Bats, Stumps, Sec, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders UWS be given to J» Duffy. Ne-wtea Express



AW ITU "OEEFI Tho most juicy Meat brought! into Market is from the celebrated Farm of jAwitu, — McLier, Es Proprietor. Some tradesmen make it a boast a. hat a high price they obtain for their Meat. I beg most distinctly to acquaint tho public, a. ho have not patronised me hitherto, that it is impossible to obtain a better quality of Meat in any part of the world, and tho Mutton sold by the FORE QUARTERS at 2d per lb., is cr< ual to any sold in tOAvn or country. The only place a. hero you can rely upon a Fresh Prime LEG OF MUTTON or QUARTER OF LAMB on Saturday Night. CORNED BEEF at all times in small or largo parcels. POULTRY" dead or alive. Families waited on for Orders in town or suburbs. A TIOENWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREET.



XITAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR !!! WAR!!! NOT AVITH RUSSIA, BUT WITH TIIE JEWELLER INFORMERS. In consequence of my being Informed of for HOLDING AN ART UNION, nAVINO BEEN FINED, AND PAID IT, __r I PROCLAIM WAR!!! ~m There is no Law at present to preArent me from GIVING AWAY MY GOODS, Avhich I am doing. ConA'inco yourselves by PRICING my JEWELLERY!! 1 EA-ery article of Jewellery in my Shop is marked in plain figures, and there is not an article in Jewellery that I wont take 25 per cent, off, and 3ome 50 per cent. Cash, and no Booking! A Ncav Piece. THE I N F O R M E R ! Will be produced in a few days, in which the "Disappointed Jewellers will take their original characters, and F. H. Lewisson Avill appear as Phoenix rising from the Ashes 1 Silver English Lever Watches reduced from £8 to £6. All Goods in proportion. 0 carat Rings and Keepers, 6s. each Gold Alberts, 60s- per oz. Silver Thimbles, is. Lockets, 25 per cent, off Jet Goods, 50 per cent, off Clocks, below cost 50 Handsome Sets of Brooches and Ear rings, 25 per cent. off. CASH, NO BOOKING. SALE TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH. Open Nightly till 8 o'clock. F. H. LEWISSON, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK! A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It seAVS with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is . '"": umph of Mechanical Gi r ius. "TIIE HOME" SHUTTLE is lhe only pra tica Low-price Lock-stitch Sew_„ 0 „ , u uo eA-er 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 cA rery a ..riety of seAVing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaA-iest; AND AVILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, .Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine Avill sew on and gather at the same time, and Avill work equally -well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. L.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeaA-our to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET. Avithout regard to Price, and we feel confident that Avhenever persons wishing to buy SeAvins: Machines giA-e he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEAVING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we Avill have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, FiA re Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P RICE:- Complete in box £4 os. With Table and Treadle £6 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, Avith Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five years. 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, Sk--tiP.lKHt,<._.<



ghollah's Great Indian Cures. m~ (Tiger Brand). "aS_. THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINESEVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proving to be wnat is stated of them, and all fulsome puffhng or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully aA roided. . +\, am Their Avorth and merit have secured for them in every part of Noav Zealand the confidence or the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similai to those given beloAV are being received from ail parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, l have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." . _,_ -.__„ _~ "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26thMay, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I haA-e great pleasure madding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and ha v;e received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." „ , .„,.,, no -e "Port Chalmers, NeAV Zealand, 3rd July, 1816. Sir—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved m my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those Avho may be suffering tho misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine 1 beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite Avas 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 talcing the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep Avell at night,—Signed), Fred. Williams." "Dunedin. 10th July, 1576.-Sn-,—l have plea sure ill Stating, for the benetit 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 attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my rest was 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 well at night, my appetite and general health arc 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 for about tAvo 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 haAdng been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from wliioh 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 all pain, and avcll in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which 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 endured i for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to tho use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—-(Signed), JoiiN Geiefen, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. "pISQUIT, DU DOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.]



SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC \COGNACW 4J^i> IN HHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & _FLASKS. -.__, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. "O OUY ER, GUILLET & CO . COGNAC. TRADE ®^fr MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, sojusfly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter ftn.f-.-l f-RKAR. nnd Tinpoi-inl flnsVa X SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Brandies of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofiice Fittings. &0.. Sec CHEAP D R APERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling OfF, neither Selling under Cost, but I have se\-oral lines bought much under value, which I am ottering at A rery low prices, to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c., Draper?-; Boys' Suits from 3s. Cd. to 13s. ; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE.



9 fT-HE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proA-cd these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing cither the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints Avhich are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those liAdug in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those eA .Is which so often beset the human race, A ri_.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. mm £&&■■&/.- -_&£__&_% s *#S^§-a Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, Avhen used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the ciA-ilised world, Avidi directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS HOLLO WAY, 533, Oxford-street, London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United States. TOURKTJeTTCTTHE HOT LAKES" and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. H. 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^-Goed Grassing So. K.rses 19. fid, per



TTT-INKS AND XX AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, ! SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, 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 " GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN TRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 158. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED.



WINKS & HALL, Shortland - street, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS. &C.



-JYJ- IL N E AND fi II OY C E HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The f olloAving are a few of the' Lines specially worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, CashmOre, &c, from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upvrards. Also, BOY S' AND MEN'S PAN A M AS, from 3s. lid. SASH RIBBONS All Colours, Is. Id. per yard. lOC BEADED SATCHELS 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great adA ranc_ in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste.



MILNE & CHOYCE, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. AUGHT T 0~~8 E KNOWN. Whau Hotel, Situated Six Miles from Auckl ANb. Two 'BUsses run tAvice each Avay daily. Admira ble accommodation for the Tourist, ConA-a 1. scent, Tiwalids seeking health, Business Men re quiring a feAV hours' relaxation, or the lovers of nature. The scenery surpasses any in the pr ovince. " Paradise was a terrestrial garden," but nothing to be compared to the Whau. The very fact of the proprietor never keeping an Hotel before, and dealing in nothing but Brown and Campbell's Best Wines, Spirits, and Beer, is a certain guarantoe that the cellar jg up plied with nothing but the best Q_ blTftJj4si Ggtid Stabling and Fa^QQking,



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, AND " 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. __ P. 52{ 6-| Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the q Province. . .3 fed J.H. requests attention of Builders and fH others to his New Glazing Tariff. w W O J. HENDERSON. . __ „ , £ 1-81 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. E^ISHEK AND C Oi] Wholesale, Shifting & Family BUTCHER, __ , _ Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. • Poultry of all kinds di-essed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. U b —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or f. 12}H____ AL O V E T T c TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite tiie United Service Hotel, Begs to inform his customers and the Public mat he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined Avith Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past faA'Ours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, are Entirely New, and of the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respcctf idly Invited. AYLOR'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 Avho possess them as un equalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, AGENT, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-offlce. Auckland. "rVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM j3i mission agency, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITIIIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the Ncav Zealand Shipping Company, and for about '20 years known in con nection Avith the Ncav Zealand Shipping Trade, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced business at the. above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as GENERAL SHIPPING AND Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local Avants of the Colony, and tho London Markets, the firm are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care Avill receive their very best atten tion. London. November hi. IR7R. IfcTEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and hiA-ested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected Avith this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing A-cssels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. MSB" Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. ;TTTC- A I U X U HOTEL. Archibald Campbell Begs to intimate to old friends and A-isitors that he has Removed to his OAvn Hotel on the Mil (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where he continues to proA-ide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, also paddocks for cattle. To those Avho a. ish to pass a feAV quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from Qnahunea threo times a week. /GENUINE q A L E OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &c. Christmas -Bargains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE AVELL KNOAVN POT m POT. We haA'C JUST OPENED OUT our Ncav Ship ments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for our Christmas Trade, and will offer them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list Avill give some idea of the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Eleme Raisins, Gd. per lb. Now Currants, s_d. per lb. Splendid Hobartown Jams, in jars, GJd. per lb. ~ ~ „ in 81b. tins, 61d. „ Choice NeAV Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. 6d. per box A Fine Light Sugar for i|d. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get Full VALUE for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Per lb. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on the Corner; Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. *_r A Merry Christmas to you All. ~m' TA M E S 13 UT C H E~ll, Pj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest ISotiee. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Aisu, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates. J~O H N SOP" PET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and tho Booking of Passengers. Ootobor 3ft. IB7R. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD 1 In conseauence of a largo quantity of Wood to \ arrive, we have made the folloAving reductions 1 for cash, delivered in the city :— Long Wood 12s. per ton Cut Wood 133. per ton H. & pTgIBBONS, Coal m 4 V\mws 3. ft. 4, Brim*-tr« «tt®&



yENETIAN gLIKD S j WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFfmT-^ ZINC BLINDS, JVIAY BE HAn ATE« : AT THE " AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTttn MANUFACTORY lN]) CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STRttp.c Of any dimensions, m any number from nS' > tea Hundred, Avithin a given time of th no best quality, and reasonable nricM and sont to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates I returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer nn,. t porter of tho Material, Practical Blind TW i and Wire Worker (many years establish c: City Road, London), Manufacturer of „ at description of WindoAV Blinds, Plain .mi ri? mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleanedaltnS' repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN Hop*-' corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland ' W PHILLIPPS AIsD^SONToTf • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANT* ' Importers of Paperhangmgs, Scrim, Paint .nSi' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French PniiT Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Pint Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photoeranv' Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mould™ Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed SaS ! Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and cai_f,ii' packed.-<)f> & 97, QUEEN-STREET. efuUy : jp D W A R D FAiFtTeY i JJJ BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' | Established 1865.] |: All' kinds of House and Ship Joinery fih n „ I Fronts, Shop and Oliice Fittings, &c.,'&c i prepared at the shortest notice, ay_.li ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in evpi., 1 Branch. ' * EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBEItT- S T R E E T Near Market. nnilE Undersigned are Cash Pub JL chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest marbt rates, in ony quantity. k Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufactures Auckland. ' /".HEAP D RA P E^iT_ ! \-J ESTABLISHMENT. j d. Mcpherson, karangahape road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Qudts, and Lon_< Curtains Boy's and Youth's TAveed Suits, from 20s' Another lot of Colonial TAveeds suitable for Summer Avear Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers. Sec . at Selling Omr i Pricks. ARNOCK BROTHErTs, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlpn :__Durham-street. Aueklnnd. JM. M oLACIIIAH, o 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought, the following Goods at a Large Discount oil Cost Price, and im-ites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be giA-en on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. Gd. worth 2s. 3d. A lino of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 3d. A hnc of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; Avorth Is. 9d. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades, Is. 2d. ; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschemore de Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, Avarrantcd to Avear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is Avithout doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same: quality as that Avhich gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lcwer price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open in a I'cav days. Others to follow by next vessels. "PHREWOOD !! ! TpiREWOOD !!! AVANTED KNOWN, that I am noAV prepared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash) :— Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Ss. fid. ; upwards of ton tons, at Avholesalc prices. —Address• JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard. Breakwater Road. 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. TMPROVED STEEL FLOUR MILL. 9fm li____f - W. HALL (Late Partner of Nicholls and Hall), ALBERT - - TREE 'I, near Wyndham -st re.t- Avish'sto inform the Public of AucklPJW?.that he lias commenced business on his ownaw omit, and havnig worked for J. Cask for seven years, is a guarantee that any work entrusted to las care will be done satifactorily. W. HALL is the holder of a First Class Prize for Steam Flour Mills and Dresser; also, First' class Prize Portable Ovens. _ TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at _ US' GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, nt t*ip Stiit. Napier. [ESTABLISHED 1812.] W J AMIES O.N • UNDERTAKER, &C, . „_.„.. Is prepared to execute Funerals, either in ""^ class style or plain, at strictly moderate oba^^f WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, tWO doOl'S IrOIU Queen-street. 1 "EIUNERALS CON DUCTED I I JL. respectably, at moderate charges, bj 1 | N. McCULSKY, West End Fun eralEstsb- g I lishment, top of Hobson-street. , § I The charges includes all Cemetery ana I {_ Minister's Fees, so that customers have bo I i further trouble beyond giving tho erdeiv- I , I Coffins ahvays on hand, Graves fenefed, I and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by <>• | I BroAvn, may be seen, and prices obtamea- k | on application to N. McCulsky. _.. J\ GEORGE AXE B S Freeman's Bay ___~,_ v< , SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ■*.