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ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS. At 12 Noon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. R. ART HU R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs. W. Tutty (who is leaving Auckland), to sell by auction, at her residence, Karangahape Road, next door to Mr. McPher son, Draper, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, Her Household Furniture ann Effects, con sisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture. Horse-hair Sofa and Chairs, ChefFonier, Loo Table. Caipets and Hearth Rugs. Fenders and Irons, Easy Chair, Mirror, Marble Time-piece, Kerosene Lamps. Rocking Chair, Work Table. Cornice Poles, Iron Bed steads, Mattresses, Feather Pillows and Bolsters, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cutlery, Plated Ware, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils, &c. Gold Hunting LeA _r Watch Gold Guard, Gold Albert. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. CUTTER 'HEATHER BELL.' THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Wefl-known Cutter HEATHER BELL, 24 32-64 tons register, with all her Sails,, nearly new. Gear, Anchors and Chains Dingy, &c, &c. The above a .ssol has been recently coppered, and having received a thorough and complete overhaul, is in first-class order. Inventory and any information on application t0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. 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 V. f_T*T_ __._ 2 Unbroken Fulies, 3 years old 1 pair good Plough Horses- ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHE QjHEEP TjIAIR WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EAVES, On TUESDAY, 22nd January; And for RAMS, On WEDNESDAY,. 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers Avill please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the l_t of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS. THE HAYMARKET. npEIRD WOOL SALE for this Season will be held on Tuesday, ISth December, at 2 o'clock. About £>_M_ BAL^S will ke Catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. , THE HAY MA R KE T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at thd Hayjnarket, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, containing four acres, situate in the centre of the town of Onehunga; together with the Cottage erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs. John j_undon. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20.. THE REMUERA YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 2 o'clock, 5. Choice Veal Calves 2 Prime Fat Oxen, first prize takers at the Napier Show 10 Choice Fat Steers,.from Poverty Bay - & <5 20 Fat Steers, from One-Tree Hill 50..Fat Cattle, choice quality. _:. ■: - ■■■ rl ___ _ o'clock^ ■ 200 FatS-Sep 50 Good-Lambs Fat Pigs. 'i ALFRED BTTOKT.ANT). THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale: WOOLP A C X S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. _R. C. GREENAVOOB.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE subscriber has received instructions from the Harbour Board, to sell by auction in their large room, Fort-street, on Thursday 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 Lot 9, Mechanics' Bay Lots 18 and 19, Gore-street and Fort-street. Lot, 49 Fort-street Lot 51 and part of 52, Fort-street Lot 16, Short-street 11 Allotments, with frontage to Beach Road, Parnell Sheds A, B, C, and D, Queen-street Wharf Shed E, Railway Wharf. Terms of Lease, Draft, and Conditions may be seen at the Harbour Board Office, where any further particulars required may be obtained. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. tuesday. December 18. ciTy mart. boots! boots! boots! grant & morton HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Tues day next, 18th instant, at 11 o'clock. A Parcel of Ladies andChildn v's Kid Boots, Sec, from Wm. Clarke anu Sons. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Terms at Sale.



B. TONKS.I [R. C. CARR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. UNREDEEMED PIED.GES, 1875, 1877. 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, The folloAving UNREDEEMED PLEDGES :— 1875. 1618-May 26-O.F.S.L. Watch 1577. 633-Feb. 24—0.F.5.L. Watch. 661— ~ 27—Silver Coffee Po" 782—Mar. 9—Silver Jewel 799- „ 10-S.G-H. Watch 821- „ 13-0.F.5.L.-Watch and Pin 825- „ 14-S L.H. Watch 832— „ 14—S.G-H. Watch 393— „ 20—Chain 897— „ 20-1 pair Earrings 936— „ 24—2 Rings, &c. 937— „ 24—1 Ring 973- „ 28-S.G.H. Watch 993— „ 31-Brass Watch and Gold Chain 999-April 2—l Ring 1016— „ 3—O.F.S.L. Watch, Chain, and Quartz 1047— „ 7—l pair Earrings 1080— „ 11—O.F.S.L. Watch and Chain 10S2- „ 11—O.F.S.L. Watch 1097— „ 14-S.L.H. Watch 1138— „ .18—Silver Knife. Fork and Spoon 1187— „ 23-S.L.H. Watch 1194— ~ 23—Ring, Seal and Key 1230— „ 26-Instruments, Stamp, &c. 1240— „ 27—GoldRign 1247— „ 27—Gold Chain 12S0—May I—SG.H. Watch 1327— „ 7—Ring 1350— „ B—Pencil Case and Ring 1365— „ 10-O.F. Gold G. Watch 1367— „ 10-O.fi\S.G, WatDh 1371— „ 10— B. Watch G. Chain and Locket 1375— „ 11—Saddle 1382— ~ 12-2 Brooches and 2 Rings 1388— „ 12—Plough 1399— „ 14—S.G.ii. Watch 1404— „ 15—Plane 1454— „ 22—Earringa, Rings, and Studs 1477— „ 25-Chain 14S9— „ 26-S.L.H. Watch 1493— „ 26—S.G.H. Watch 1535— „ 30—S.G.H. Watch, Chain, and Green stone 1545— „ 31—Rirg 3376—June 11—Robe and Frock 3624— „ 21—PilloAv, Quilt, and Blanket 3631— „ 22—Dresspiece 3656— „ 23—Coat 3766- „ 28—Silk Dress 3812— „ 30—3 Sheets and 2 Petticoats 3825—July 2—Dress 3857— „ 2—2 Boys' Coat, Trousers and Vest 3973— „ 7—Dress and Child's Frock 3988— „ 9—Coat and Trousers 4009— „ 9—Coat and Moles 1070— „ 12-ShaAvl and Cloak 4123— ~ 14—Suit 4242— „ 21—3 Sheets and Dress 4244— „ 21—2 pair Trousers 4283— „ 23—Boots 4358— „ 26^-Dress 4402— „ 27—Coat and Vest 4420— „ 30—Dress 4427— „ 30—Dresspiece 4456— „ 30—Suit 4476— „ 31-2 Coats, Drawers, &c. 1485— „ 31—Suit 4491— „ 31—Coat, Vest, <_c. 4506—Aug. I—2 Coats and Vest 4510— „ 2—Coat, Duster and Trousers 4608— „ 7—Table Cover 4655— „ 8-Suit 4742- „ 13-Suit 4766— ~ 14—Coat and Trousers 4861— „ 20—1 pair Boots 4874— „ 20—Trousers and Vest 4971— „ 23—3 Petticoats 5043— „ 27—Coat THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. HHKE Subscribers haA'e received instruct- JL 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 rich soil, divided into con venient paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Verandah Cottage, large Stone Stable, CoAV-hcuses, Piggeries, Sec, 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 «üb-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market for a long ime. Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREET.—Lot 35, and part of Lots 13, 36, and 37, Section 39, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 205 links to Sale and Wellesley-streets, and containing a large area of ground. , Full narticulars en application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers. • Wednesday, December 19. FEEEHOL D~pllO P E R T I E S, TAURANGA. IN THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 19th Dec, at 12 noon. Lot 192, Town of Tauranga, .-acre, with Buildings and Improvements. Lot 42, Parish of Te Mania, Tauranga, near Katikati, containingßu acres, Avith House and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of Apatu, Tauranga, 50 acres. Lot 236, Parish of Te Papa, Tauranga, 50 acres. Terms at Sale. AUCTION SALE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, At 11 O'clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction at his Exchapge Auction, Mart, an Tuesday, Dec. 18th, at 11 o'clock sharp, Properties, to close the Partnership of Messrs. Spence Bros. :- Allotment No. 6, containing 50 acres, in the Parish of Punui, County of Waikato. One acre Allotment, No. 326, in the Tovnship of Kihikihi. 70 acres, Allotment No. 90; in the Parish of Komokoriko, in the County of Marsden. 10 acres; Allotment No. 21, in the Parish of Komokoriko, in the County of Marsden. ALSO, In the Estate of the late Captain Wm. Stayers— 600 Acre's, situated on the Kaukapakapa River, This Land has never been cultivated, but a great part of it is really first-class, fit for agricultural or grazing purposes. There is a laige quantity of Kami and other timbers, to say nothing of any quantity of Flax on the property. The purchaser will have no difficulty in ship pine-, as deep Avater tuna al) along the land. Also, Lots No. 21 and 22, of the sub-division of part of Allotment Nos. 5, 6, and Ba, of section 6, Parish 0 f Waitemata, closo to the Kyber Pass Road, and having a frontage to Eden Piace of 66 feet, with a depth of 99 feet. On the Property is erected a Avell-built five-roomed Cottage, at present o^cu^ied by Mrs. Henny, at a rental of 10s. per Aveek. Also, By Order of the Mortgagee- All that Parcel of Land in the Province of Auckland, containing four hundred and thirteen (413) acre.*, more or less, situated at Kaipara, in the District of Kajpara, in the County of Eden, and known as Rahau Whitia, and number two hundred and ei_hty-seven N. (287 N.) A portion of this property is really good agricultural land, and the balance has over two million feet 6_ kauri saplings growing on the land. It is convenient;/ situated within three quarters of a mile of the Railway Terminus. For full particulars apply to the auctioneer. B. TONKS ] IR . c. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS. AUCKLAND ANNUAL RACES. BOOTHS, CARDS, GRAND-STAND. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed, by the Stewards of the Auckland Racing Club, to sell To morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock noon, Grand-stand Bars, 4 Booths already erected. Cards, Stables, Sports. Refreshment Stalls, Fruit, Tea, and Coffee.



1 / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. ■m/T ONUMENTA L. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co., in resuming Business on his OAvn account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receiA, a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. __*" Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same £as side Greyhound Hotel. rp ho s. J. h~"a~"r"b~u~"t~t, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'i.-. AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing _____ Flour, or old ones refilled. ARN O~CK BR O THE RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crbek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased from £5 to £6 per ton. NO. C. CL O U~G~H, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin,' Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. p<"~0~~N~~ FT~ D E~ N" "CTE. JLhe Argyle House, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at a low figure, H. H. trusts that it Avill find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation Avill be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.8.-Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth instant. SPECIAL NO T I CE. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP & CO. will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, 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. Dutch Cheese, j [Ist landed, Ex'Otaki,' TWENTY-FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also. S I'N;C LA I R'S PRIME BjE LFA S T BACON. im TTEWIN & "OROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE -L POT. QUEEN-STREET,- AUCKLAND. TT A V F YOU TRIED : ..... 0r ., t0 Auckland. M»! ■'-...***.* $ o^e **_ care'u' « *°"' Ba"„">v°*: 1 «*"**__ p,easurein******that il w.t *te t 1 : ?** ulS°' Ca'«=«'«ed to produce ft. *J ato ** i,: I tei*ied / or «>« Purpose for wM<* *« ja* j j 5 °^oduj ,lave honor to be. dear w .^ j, M '^servant, James M. tunny. ?«>*« J ■,lj Analyst. » HILL & HUDSON", Chemists, 57, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. ONLY NEEDS A TRTAL TO ENSURE CON TINUED USE., No Household Should be Without It. • Sold Everywhere. 171 D WT~l* AUG ER, 1_ BOOTMAKER. I Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Drap-r. ENGLISH AND _ 00 _ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made _^_i_m Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES 9W5 In every Branch at Lowest _^_» 0 f Auckland Prices! ""^s^"* The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods Avill be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER. PARNELL. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR 1 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 Loav Rates. 1 Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c, &c.



TTNITEfI SERVICE HOTEL,! vj CORNER OP QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOHEIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A UCITL AN D. N. Z. \~u E~xz_rN_r_r__ ho te l. 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 for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. TV/T ANGAWHARE HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may relyupon receiving every attention at the aboA-e Hotel. Private ROOM 3 for Families. _5T Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. ' /-ACCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAT 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, the Proprietor Avishes them to know that he is noAV in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS. Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds Avanted. Best of Price-,. given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1577, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. jp R IT E R lON FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H U H U. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and 3urrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar Hitel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-classlStabling. JAMES WILLIS. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. "TWT JEW MAR KE T BOTE L. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), bogs to inform the public of 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 giad to welcome new ones. OI N T RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL bei;s to inform the travelling public that he lia-i made great improA-cments to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of AVines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. ~pi fT_TN~iK7' I N rE~XT rO TEL, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Mar'tell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 $ bottle Greenless and Colville's Camnbelton Whisky 4/ and 4/0 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, _/ $ bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), if; small, 2/ _) bottle Cousen's nherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ •_* bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, _/; small, 2/ W bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ging _• Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and MarteU's Brand, fi/6 <$ bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ v bottle Case Brandy, .-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small. 2/6 IP bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 -13 bottle Old Tim, 4/ W bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle. Townsend'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. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. T_> A R N E~ L LT NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assorted Stock of NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Pigs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sngars from 4_d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer@& Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnell. m_E DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert- MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrour ding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts ran have their material fashionably made up Avirhout their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. HOTOGRAPHY 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 whUe waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for 53.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. A Lon- - don Artist and London Prices. _ a im D U C A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, I Wellsford, Kaipa '— i~ -~A in elusive.



■» " ____*______________f_'*____*j_s______c___'_____^ Samuel Coom'bes & Co., While returning thou- sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they haA'e received since they haA _ been in 1-tusiness, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they haA'o just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, having.iust added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a conA'enience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-likhted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where 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 MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of TAveeds, Coatings. West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all clas-jes of Goods for any grade of Customers. IJ3L To the Working Man we ofi^r Specia' facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, Avell shrunk, from Mosglei Tweed, foi One Guinea. All other Measurements.equallj cheap. All Goods in this Department are thorough!. Shrunk before being made up, and alt 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 Hal ■ for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. Gd. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMX3TEL GOOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L GALL LRUS r|T M T ERV S _ S V *0F I N V A NI A YTHE TEST C L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET, not THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with oleasure that, not- Avithstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few .-ihioments. Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' ais t^tock 39 again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashi'inabie Snapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed oraAVing as (TIUOAVDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S. STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—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 KASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irred.-aible among the Girls.- PRICES foiithe MILLION. TROUSERS, from ±!\_ MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from |/ii (extra big sizes) _/__. COLLARS, per box, from I a GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as Avell as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will oj.ll upon their old friend LEVY, and he imaranteea to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. S3T The Old Address : IyrONSTER I\/TART, 210. QUEEN-STREET, Opposite McArthur & Co.'s Buildings. WC. D E N J_N E S « has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent _ _,„„.,. Home Shuttle f Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Howe* I Genuhle and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions hoAV to use the above. rf^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds,, at lowes I rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and. Sofa 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 surance Buildings. A OCKLAND HAT' MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), 4 By Special __tj__*J_§__TS~__ Appointm© :E_oellency"l|l_S^_fi^___fir_.e Gove? WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland.



Mt ■ »» _*»ir. WMMinilill nw_WllM_a__^p^^—^—^,^^ a^jijptt^jimmmmmammi-mMmimmmm-*. * ___• J> °RT E R & pO. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thurland Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaflin, large shipments of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected m the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and thegoods now offered are theBEST value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steaos, -,vith improved foot-rail; Child's Co_s 1 and Bedsteads. 1 FENDERS. \ Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; N ursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capmc, and American Burners, German .1 Reading Lamps, &c, &c. 1 GAS FITTINGS. I An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of UHANDE i LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. V Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, 3 &c, Sec. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. 1 SMITH. & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 luches, Avith or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beaas. CUTLERY. t J. Rogers and Sons', Lockwoods", and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. r_' ■.'' TRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, : Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, ' Sah'ers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange SaAvs, Crumb Scoops, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. 1 DAWSON'S REST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; __nam_i.le_. Cast Iron Plunge Baths, Sec. &c. JAPANNED WARE. 1 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. Sec ™ 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. i Gaferanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c. &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FP.ACT_.UE, Blasting andSportlngPowder Cans, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng, Cop Ding, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dining1, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. XMPORTAN T NO T I CZE I E. W ATE R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dvson's late shop, his __r DINING ROOMS IBs have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the be=>t ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-sf airs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i» a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SBASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines. Illustra^d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leacLig London NeAVs papers, are laid or. the tableo immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, j hopes with some confidence that he Aviil, in his 1 New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage Avhich has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his localJy manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, AUCKLAND. Atthe -Pharmacy. STANDARD MERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Elsinoke,' @ New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large, 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. Cd. 35., and os. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. perbottlp. SCOVILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF S-ARSA PARILLA anrl STILLINGIA.the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. ; Price, os. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINE, for Invalids andlCMld ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Great American " Pick-me-up"' and Appetiser. 4s. 6d. 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. 6d. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER - Is. 6d. per bottle. AICKTN, DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CDEMICAL, AND PATEN i' MEDICINE IMPORTER, »:>UEEN-3TREET, Auckland. AYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple a- ■'■ rsbstantial i construction, little liable to __?__Kement, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines. Patent Fricti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. N.B, —All kinds of Sewing Machines repait Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold % a reduced rate for a short time, to make rocei; for further shipments. Dressmakers and othe__ iavited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authokised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. BE E H IV E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and »:,! Bootmakers, in thanking their cus __*__ tomers for past favodrs, informs them f&____f and the public that they have Removed ___SF to the BEEHIVE, as ab,ove. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted Reasonable Prices. JxLeLDRUM & >_>ON_ SHOEiLAxn-RTOCT- l



[ FLNERAL UNDERTAKER ! ' UPHOLSTERER, AND MA/TRESS - M____s R> W YNDHAM.STRE ET DE VI T . o GUNMAKSR, 24 4, QUEEN-STEEE-T Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double< Breech-loading andU ß27 loadmg Fowling Pieces. "Jwbz? Just Received, ex Late _Trivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproaf Cans *_ ridge Cases, Wadding. Pa.ent ______ centrators »"uium CylinuerWjre Cartridges, for Bseech-loafe,, Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot ev*ry descrin Patent, Chilled Shot Breech-leading Revolvers and Aman_iti ni , Infantry SAvoads «unon Fishing Tackle Fireworks. jkJICH. HILL BRICK AKDPOTS_j|y Great North' Road, to builders and others To Mskt the Times, The Proprietors have reduced their Well' burned Bricks to £1 os. per thousand • Ovsiw Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per _imhdi Sand supplied. ™'' POTTERY.-Flower Pots, Seed Pans «,_= Vases of all sizes. '. v GLAZEWARE.— Bread Pans, Milk Fans Butter Crocks. Wash Pans, and other article too numerous to mention. * Having; been awarded the First Prize at tip late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., prcmntlr attended to ; or on the premises. s ahm* TO BR E E DERS OP W_W^r%SWr RACEHORSES, r__S_J____J_tL_ HUNTERS, HACKS \^&tm&gg@gitogr TROTTING HORSES' and USEFUL CATTLE. The Powerful Thorough-bred Entibe " AXE AEE." LAST SEASONPNiiAUCKLAND. . This country having been infested Arith thorough bred 'veeds, breeders are sohcited to see " Akeake " and his stock and' not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgment _-r experience of the Equus. Terms :—Single Mare, £5 ;• Two Mares, £1 __. each; Three Mares, „3 los. each. Grcemage 2s. 6d. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony Avas got by " Akeake." OWEN CURRAN MeGEE. Ota____ ~ ___j-____i FTTHE Thorenfh iW^^*BFS^raW _. -*- bred Horee > "^l^Wlify ' SPRIG OFSES o st&i cthis Season at the Farm of the _ sign €c .a travel the surrounding calii : nducem offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and C ■ en' Redon. Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Papakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares.. £A ; Half_red Mares, _2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. US. For Pedigree' of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. yE'NETIAN BLIND FACTORY, WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, AND PERFORATA ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD .AT _____ AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AJSTD GRE_-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prijes and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post, A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busb_). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS ANHn'WIR WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. |_>ONES ! BONES ! BONES J Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free nan's Bay Bone Mills, and at No.. 101, Lower by .__ J. & J. _Q___-T.l HALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RH3GING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand* Made to Order, at the Wor_s f Wellesley-street. Plumbii<g Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. , Experienced Workmen sent to any part of -_*. .(Jountry.. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completec all ni3 arrangements fer manufacturing, is in a position promptly » execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded, upon application. Orders per coach, tram> carrier, or coasting vessel, receive u___a_u6- J attention. ■ . S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber cor Aucbxa Waterworks, WKLLESLEY-STREET. Attoklattp. : ___ f\ . N S~ A• L E" Muntz Metal and Nails ' Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, I_. tins, Cahfornsan.. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. TTfcAHLIAS! T)AHL.IASI 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. Pp-™ Purchasers choice, 10s„per! doaea* jt-kice. selection left to me, 6s. per dozen- PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L CauliflDwer Melon A. Cabbage v Cucumber N Broccoli , Veg. MarroAV T- Lettuce S Veitche's Autumn. Giant ealiflower, 3s. per hundred. — __ R. BAIRD, VICTSRIA-SBtEET-. J Nursery: Mechanic's Baj^_^___— 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ft .. Ch ' •"; HOUSE, SHIP, W AN_) *"" __ GENERAL. DECORATIVE PAINTER _. t_J * — . % Estimates furnished, a__ experienced £) Workmen sent to all parts ol toe '- ProAince. .. '" __ . » ■ W # J.B. requests attention of BuiWers-sno ** others to his N©w Glazing Tarifl-. jp 02 ■o ' ""• ; ° J. HENDERSOK. w __» "■'"' r '-, ' 8, wyndham-street^..^ |> f.we bst eb. -___;• AVHO_ESA_K AND RETWJI.^ a , SADDLER AND HARNESS MAX*"' 113 Queen-street, Auckland.