Printed and publi-hid by the Proprietor, Henry Brett, of Parnell, at Ms General Steam Printing Offid., Wyndh_m-stre«?t, in the City of Arckland New Zealand. Wednesday, December 19, 1877.

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ALFRED BUCKLAND FRIDAY, DECEMBER fl. | THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, at 11 o'clock, 5 Young Horses from Wanganui, good in Saddle or Harness 1 Unbroken Filly, 3 years old. Also, The Racehorse " Fawn," by Dainty Ariel. ALFRED BUCKLAND. *~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 21, at 11 o'clock, 1 Heavy Draught Gelding, 4 years old, 2 ton trial 1 Heavy Draught Mare , ~ 2 active Mares, good in single or double j_l__F__-6SS f 2 Unbroken Fillies, 3 years old 1 pair good Plough Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. . rp HEg HEEPJI AI B WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, Ox TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And for RAMS, Ox WEDNESDAY, 23rd Jaxuary, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than lue_ day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. TH E H A~YM: A R KE T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at the Hay .market, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, containing four acres, »ituate in the centre of the town of Onehunga; together with the Cottage erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs. John _undon. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. THE REMUERA YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. -JIIOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 2 \$J o'clock, 5 Choice Veal Calves 2 Prime Fat Oxen, first prize takers at the Napier Show 10 Choice Fat Steers, from Poverty Bay 20 Fat Steers, from One-Tree Hill 50 Fat Cattle, choice quality. At 4 o'clock,^ 200 Fat Sheep ■ 50 Good Lambs Fat Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "" THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. _-,_:- _-._-._ _- o _ gAI _ ; WOOLPACKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. [R. C. GREENWOOD.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE subscriber has received instructions from the Harbour Board, to sell by auction in their large room, Fort-street, on Thursday i the 20th December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon THE LEASE FOR A TERM OF THE FOL LOWING ALLOTMENTS & SHEDS, Viz. :— Lot 17, Breakwater Road Lot 15, Custom-house-street Lots, Mechanics' Bay Lots 18 and 19, Gore-street and Fort-street Lot, _9 Fort-street Lot ol and part of 52, Fort-street Lot 16, Short-street 11 Allotments, with frontage to Beacl Boad, Parnell Sheds A, B, C, and D, Queen-street Whar Shed E, Railway Wharf. Terms of Lease, Draft, and Conditions may b -seen at the Harbour Board. Office, where an; ' iurther particulars required may be obtained. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A M. STOCK OF A COUNTRY. STORE KEEPER. BANKRUPT STOCK OF W. H. BROADBENT. ' TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE R. ART HU R HAS received instructions to sell b. auction, at his. Mjart, Queen-street (Fiii . niture Department), on Thursday next, at. 1 o'clock a.m., from __H>mas Macifarlane, Esq. Trustee of the Estate ,of W. H. Broadbent, o - Wangarei, . • T_e STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting of- Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Toys, Jewel _cry, &C, &G. &C Terms Cash. THURSDAY, DECEMBER" 207 SOON. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. P L E A 8 A N TLY-SJ T?U A T E I RESIDENCE, WITH FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT. ADJOINING THE RESIDENCE OI L. D. ESQ. fTIHE undersigned has beeufavoured wit! I instructions to sell by auction, at bis Estatt Land, and House Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart -, Queen-street, on Thursday next,thei2olh instant .at 12 o'clock noon. The Residence of the late Mrs. La wry, ,to gether with the large Freehold Allotment oh which it is bu_t,,_aving a good front age to Karamgahape Road- TheKouse is comfortably arranged, ing six rooms. There is a Registered. .Grate in the Parlour, and a new Range in the Kitchen. The situation of this Property, so close to the business parts of the city, yet so elevated, healthy, and pleasant, in a rising and respect able neighbourhood, makes it a desirable place of residence for anyonewho may be engaged in hiieiness. R A R T HUE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER72O. ' , CITY MART. • RETAIL STOCK DRAPERY, ETC. For Unreserved Sale. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auctiOL on Thursday,. 20th instant, at \\ o'clock, A Jtetail Stock of DRAPERY,, &c,. For Unreserved Sale. • X'SCjns ftt> Salp*.



FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. CITY MART. 5 H R I S T M a"s~P RESENTS. FANCY GOODS, WORK-BOXES, WRITING DESKS, ALBUMS, VASES, LUS IKES, TOILET SETS, ORNAMENTS, ELECTRO-PLATE TEA & COFFEE SERVICES, CAKE AND SUGAR BASKETS, CRUET AND LIQUOR-STANDS, CROQUET SETS, &C, C-C., &C. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock. 5 Cases of the abcve Goods. New and rare articles, and being samples, will be sold singly as invoiced. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instruct tions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 12 o clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY at EPSOM, containing 43 acres ricli soil, divided into con venient paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Veranaah Cottage, large Stone Stable, Cow-houses, Piggeries, &c, all in good repair, and now in the occupation of Mr E. Hill. The above is situated on the One hunga Road, close to Mr. Potter's properties, and being surrounded on three sides by roads, can be advantageously sub-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market for a long time. Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREET.—Lot 35, and part of Lots U 36, and 37, Section 39, City of Auckland having a frontage of 265 links to Sale and Wellesley-streets, and containing a large area of ground. ______ Also, _____ ST. MARY'S RO-jj, . ONSONBY. —Tnrec allotments, all fenced, fronting St. Mary s Road and Green-street, commanding an extensive view of the wharf and harbour. ONEHUNGA. - Lot 18, Section 17. of Sub division Lot 8, having a frontage of 33 feet to Commearce-street. Full particulars on apphcatiou to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. .Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. CUTTER 'HEATHER BELL.' THE subscriber has received instructions to sell fey auction, at their Rooms. Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Well-known Cutter HEATHER BELL, "4 32-64 tons register, with all her Sails,, nearly new, Gear, Anchors and Chains Dingy, &c, &c. The above vessel has been recently coppered, and having received a thorough and complete overhaul, is in first-class order. Inventory and any information on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. .FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. HOUS.EHOLD FURNITURE, SEWING MACHINES, &c, _-c.; &C. mHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, j.. Fort-stret, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, A Useful Lot of General Hous-hold Furni ture, Bedsteads aud Bedding, Couches. Chests Drawers. Tables-, Chairs, Sewing Machines, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. B TONUS 18-. C. CARR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875, 1577. ' GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, PINS, BROOCHES, EARRINGS, &C, &c, B. TONKS & CO. HAVE rebeived instructions from Mr. Neumegen, to sell by auction, on Friday, the 21st instant, at 11 o'clock. Unredeemed Pledges, as per Evening Star : of 17th and 18th instant. _ - THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. f E X T E N S I V E SA X E OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, 3 OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF. y BOOK DEBTS, &C. .&c., Comprising— THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET . COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-treet, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock, The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with al] Furniture and Fittings- The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture and Fittings. The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. ■ The CANTERO, Hulk. V Coals on board the: Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with 1 all Fittings and Stores therein. • » ' Book Debts of the Company, including that ol f the Fli-tin Government. &C, &c., o-C., The above Steamers have only iust been in spected and received their Government certifl oates in.November last. For absolute Sale.without Reserve. ImAILO R I N G. * We would respectfully invite Custom eraiW-Oi find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class ' Cutter, .whose long experience war rants -us in assuring those who may favour .us with their orders, that they can : rely,_n getting something superior [ ra / __yle_a.i_d fit. Cajr^o and McKaig, ! QU.EEN-STP.EET, Ne__t E. Waters', Confectioner. __T All Tweed- thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. NOTICE OF 'REMOVAL. A. jB. DONALD iHaving taken over the balapt-e of the lease of -those centrally-situated 'Premises, corner of %ieen and Fort-streets, latelyfoccupjed by Mr. 'Jjaomas Williams, as a Ship .^handler. Sail maker, &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINGS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts ito ,a_3ure a fair shave of support. A3.-), takes this opportunity of *ha)fifcing the Shippw.g Community and General PutWio lor the hhersal patronage accorded hica/duriag the last ten y__rs, and from his personal _no w_edge of the Bftstoess, hopes to secure a continuaAjoi of the f avosirs so liberally bestowed upon hint. N.B.—A Jutrge Abfc6__.--exit of TENTS ao_ TARPAULINS always kep. i© stociv.-



rTNITLJ SERVICE HOTEL LJ CORNER OF QUEEN & Wl--L_-__SIiEY-STR_-_-TS. JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A v c r_ las d. N. Z. ALE XITN~PB A "HOTEL. Durham and chapel-streets, d. mTcargo Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public, that he has received (out of Bond) a Large Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements tor the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. lyjT AN GA W HA R I H O TEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private RooM3 for Families. 1 _§" Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. QCCTDE^f-TL- OCCiDENTAj^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six ' 'irst-class Bedrooms and Parlours; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, tho Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to oner the best of accommodation. __ XTO _. . _ EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kiuds wanted. Best of Prices given. * _~ . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club •Programme for 1877, in printed pnampnlets, to be seen. in R I T E R lON FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O t a n v n v. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-ostablised and popu lar H >tel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will bo spared to give satisfaction. ,_,... None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class.Stabling. JAM E S WILLI S. HE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINKS AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. _ VEWMAKKKT H O T E L. CHANGE OF" PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore p. s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public or Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcome new ones. __ POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he hat made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a _ Railway Refreshment Room, for tho special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spints. Hancock's parkiing Alp. ' TM D E N yi-iNE HOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 476 $ bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky if and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ # bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), if; small, 2/ $ i bottle Cousen's cherry (best). If; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ # bor.tlo Amontillado Sherry, of ; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/ ; small, 2/6 $ bottlo English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and MarteU's Brand, 5/6 $ bottle Bisquit's Dubouche 8 Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Case Brandy, i-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small. 2/6 _> bottle Geneva. JDI_Z. large, 4/; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/ * bottlo Danville's Whisky, 4/ V bottle To». .isena's Sarsparilla, 5/ # bottle English .Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. i Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. I Terms strictly Cash (no.exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. ' Auckland, 12th November. 137.7. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, hamilton west, wah.ato. . One of the Largest Hotels in the Coionv, IS NOW OPEN, Replete with every .comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilatdd, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are ftm-class. . The Show-Rooms fqr Commercial Travellers, ' Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, tue latter oeing under the superintp&dance of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE 'HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. Walker, PROPRIETOR. SPECIAL NO T I CE. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS, G. HOLDSHIP & CO. will offer the Whole 'Of fflheir Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doovs, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mable Mantlepieces, Nails, &c. at Specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will be taken , over by the Auckland Timber Company. D W I N A U G E R. < ; BGOTMAKER. Has Removed'to hi- New Premises, adjoining Mr. TqaUinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND 3o_~ FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE «ngg(| WORKMANSHIP J3OOTS& SHOES pPI In every Branch at Lowest •»» of I Auckland Prices, "^s^ The Trade. %* Stationery Dkpart-ient.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kep-i. Agent for the Evening Star. B AUGER. PARNHLL. |^2r~U~C AT I 0 N A L. MRS. RUSHBROUK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobsoa^-streett). begs to inform her friends and the i&fcabitar.ts of Auckland, £S_at she is prepar-d to Deceive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsf ord, Kaipa T ru)S moderate and inelusiv :



WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low % Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks _c.. Sec. <~c. T> A R N E """ L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE-GOODS FoR CHRIST .MAS. W. S. C<> IiLI NS. In returning i.is Hincere thank" to- the liberal >n;rj»orc BCC'ii-i'.cd l>i»i ->'»' iLe l;-.-.t tl.r_-jemv, w-.utd re-jiectfud/ eail U."<. ~i.i»-r»vioii ci hwens tourers, and Hie pnbic u-encra Iv. .to h-s >"V A.ND Wk. L-.PS ■•"• H)M'OCKi* N ''• " I" CJ.LII-©, FAN' V GROCKRIIvS and " 'I A flue : i-,„.rr n.t of 1..._«<-.ui . lu.n», MtfS < catol i.ui.-in_. Now - ig--. Preserveo -Ginger, | and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, uar- I celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars from 4_d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. m „ , _ Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash pitchasers will bk treatkd liberally. , A Trial is respectfully sohcited, W. S. COLLINS, Family GrocerS& Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parsmj_ JMPOK T ANT N O _ tG J- E. WAT ER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his «_r DINING ROOMS "=©a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LQWER SALOO N is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince • and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room,' of comfortable size, to prevent over f*rnw(iin°'. Thp.re are _ SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side olltces provided with ablutionavy and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen oj. the City v.-hich he has received for a period ot over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of E are is such as will please the most fastidious. EVKRY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. Rritish Magazines, Elustraf id and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead__g London News papers/ are laid on tho tabled immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, thereiore, j hopes with some confidence that he will, in ma Now Premises, continue to receive the large share c>H patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local, y; manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He-as removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all tho most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, auckland. __~ A. T TH E j? II ARMA CV. STANDARD MERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Kt-_.no"-..' @ New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A largo supply of the most useful kinds. . _ PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP. This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is. Gd. 35., and 56. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottlo. SOOYILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA. the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINR, for Invalids and^Child ren. Is. Gd. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Great American "Pick-me-up' and Appetiser. Is. Gd. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PECTORAL for Chest Complaints and Influenza 2s. Gd. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER Is. Gd. per bottle. AICKIK DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG. CHEMICAL, AND PATENT MEDICINE IMPORTER, .;UEEN-STREET. Auckland. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S R vs T "s T ¥ A HI A YTHE TEST C L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET. NOT THE CORNET PLAYEK, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' his Stock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed o rawing ac piIOWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S ST' >CX is that SUITS are there to fit men of all buihl— from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PEICES forthe MILLION. TROUSERS, from 4/1 ] < MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from i/ii (extra big sizes) ■*•/ x -*•• COLLARS, per box, from. I a GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before £oing elsewhere, will c»dl upon their old friend EV Y. and he fcuaranteea to meet their various requirements as no other establishmeo- ca_. do. «_r The Old Address : WONSTER TypART, 210, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite McArthur fc Co.'s Buildings. iT.HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes Wood TrrßKrrsro in all its Branches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, aud Softt Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B--Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In 6UF&DC& Buildings.



-> O T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON- -SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmah s Starch 250 casks Cement ' __ . ~ 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. 6- 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Oolman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins -S boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead I Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, _■ and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bfcgs Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powdef Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c., &c. rpAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING JL MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple a.-', -.ibstantial i construction, little M^ble to"D^gement, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso StN.B,-All kinds of Sewing Machines repah Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold . a reduced rate for a short time to make roon. for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. WC. D E N N E S © has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Pateot j Genuine Home Shuttle 1 Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & \V uson Singer ). Gin and i mpro ved Howe I _~-_. And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also. The Roval Washing-arid Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QIXEKN -STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executeel and guaranteed. . ToSCHOOL'H and Otiters.—Magic Lanterns, Slides. &c. for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowst'Pricos. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F X N T O N ' (Late Eill & Fknton), By Special _. -A,_^_,-£?_* -^ Appointmo to ;.--:--': :y*\-te%sL. 1S Exo.o.l_ nc y '■'•■-..&■*'■■■' '"^.^^if-Jthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP -MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Crrposite Bank of New Zealand, "*"'" " AUCKLAND. B" "~"B E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and , Bootmakers, in thanking their cus *rft-VV'- tonters for past favours, informs them $*_.".*% iij.ji the public that tlu-v have Removed W?P to the BEKHIVE, as above. Best, Material used. Good Fit Warranted Reasonable Price:!. JM.ELDRUM & uON', Shortland-street RCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Gr.r_VT North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. i<er thousand; Oyster Lime, of th.-. b^st quality, at Ski. per bushel. Sand supplied. - POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and i Vases of all sizes. GLAZE WARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans. Butter Crocks. Wash Pans, and other articles too' numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, wo aro now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. , Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to ; or on the premises. F. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AJND HARNESS MAKER: US Auckland. <N«Mrt th* TTuion Rf_nk>. Dutch Cheese, just landed, Ex ' Otaki,' TWENTY-FIVE CASES OP 1 » ; PEIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, SrN;C LAIR'S* PRIME B.ELFAST BACON. Xjl TTEWIN - & "OROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, i / THE J- POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. / ~ / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, \ AucTclan d. a HRENFRI ED B R O S. I Highest Cash Price given for ALE and ' PORTER BOTTLES*



Samuel Coombes & Co., vv mle returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have received since they have been In Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the ___ __ CITY CLOTHING MART, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing . Emporium for the people by the addi-. Tim of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lif-hted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, whc-" any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making at once the m _ _, _, __• MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of Tweeds, Coatings. West of Eng land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. «_. To the Working Man we ofi>r Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One Guinea. All other Measurementsiequally cheap. ._ -.-_, All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of __ TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat i for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Largo Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Our Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMIT!.X_ COOHCBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. TjT ip ORT E R & pt O. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thurland Castle, Loch Urk, and Emily Chaplin,— LARGE SHIPMENTS ok FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers wih find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are the best value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Be 4 steans, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cdts and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fencers, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Va?e Tongs, &c. &o. LAMPS. Bronzed-Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, <fee. &c. GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c. Sec. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSP OR T" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 inches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sens'. Lockwoods". and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. *' ■ •." TRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Bre«kfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter t_oives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands. Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Omnib Scoo;>s, &C, fee, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSH WARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, fee, &c MATH. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge. Shower. Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; ENA_.Ei.r__ Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &o. &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c. ~ GARDEN TOOLS. F ower Pot Stands, Brackets. Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c GaWanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c. &c. _, Wood Bread Platthhs, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread ELnives, &ci Ken rich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng. Conning, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Diniuar. Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. ~~~>gS^ ft* KE AXE." WM, TO BREEDERS OF ' RACEHORSES, I S_ V J*]f%{ HUNTERS. HACKS. i___>*_a_^PE&B-a»'TROTTING HORSES, AND USEFLL CATTLE. The Pow _rful Thorough-bred Entire "AXE AXE." LAST SEASONgINiAUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thoroughbred «-eeds. breeders are solicited to see "Akeake" and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgment br experience of the Equus. Terms:—Sinsrle Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. each; Three Mares, £3 15a. each. Groomage 2s- 6d. ' : "' _-, _ Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony was got by " Akeake." OWEN CURRAN MoGEE. Otahuhu. . __S____i rpH'E Thorotiji h "^^Pw^i^Jr-W 'SPRIG OF SHI o et*r cthis Season at the Farm of then igrr«.a travel the surrounding call nducem offers), as follows j-r Monday—Pokeno and C en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and _u.pa_ura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—R_ngariri.. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £i ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. its. For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli sec Cstrds WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert strG_jt MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. VVedping and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. ' PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES!—E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will be: First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for ss. ; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6-. .- Lon- • don Artist and London Prices



W. R HAYW AR D , I FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, I UPHOLSTERER, I AND j MATTRESS - .MAKER, I WINDHAM. STREET. I ■ — ""' **w"w^'"^^'-o_SC_Bß_m^ DE V I *T c GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadinc Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, _c. '~ Breech-loading Implements ot every descrip tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammnnition Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES.. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM! Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. 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 | \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tvck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew en and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Tien, or Cotton Thread. It is not necess_,--y for us to enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING ' MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to 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—Henuner B rader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and '' directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:-' . Complete in box £4 03. With Table and Treadle .. .-. .- .. £6 os. 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 YWhere 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. NAraAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. . * j •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. \%T A. WATERMAN beg.-, to inform T T © his friends and the public cf Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly ■ opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special cave has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, ai«d settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at al' hours- T7ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINr MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS-. Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri es and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Morten ' Busby). VENETIAN BLINH^MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Corner _f Cook and Grey-streets. "OONES ! BONES 1 BONES!' , JL> r Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by __._, Ji & J. SOPPET^ GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plt-mbiqg Work in every Branch of the Traae. Gasfl-ting of every stylo do_e at shortest j notice. . Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tne Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all nis 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 vessbl, .receive immediate attention. I S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, - wkllesley-strekt. ATTQKT.Ayrrx ___- T\ N S~ A L T5 , Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tiMs. Calif ornian. W. S. LAURIE. ■ 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. TTfe AHLI AS ! T\ AHL I A S>! OO CHOICEST VARIETIES. _____ Purchasers choice, 10s. per dozen. i_.iCE.— selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P- PLANTS- Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A CaVoage Cucumber X Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce- Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, S3, pcs hundred. 1 — R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. Nursery: Meahanic's Bay. j 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I HOUSE, SHIP, JE A-jl> & j-3 GENERAL DECOEATTVE ___»NTER tf Estimates furnishei, and experienced m Workmen sent to all parts of the "C Pro\ince. W j.h. requests attention of Builders and &? others to his New Gkiing TariiL __ ° J. HEN] __tSO_?. s. wyndhlm-street.