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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, NOON. NORTH SHORE/NORTH DEVON PURT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A MOST DELIGHTFULLY-SITUATED FAMILY RESIDENCE. . The underlined has been favoured with instruc tions from the Proprietor (who is leaving for England by the next Mail Boat), to sell by auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Sale Room, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day nest, the 13th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, mHAT WELL-BUILT RESIDENCE, 1 lately occupied by H. F. Fendelow, con taining seven good rooms, conveniently ar ranged, and fitted up with Registered Grates, Leamington Range, Sinks, Water Tanks, etc., •with detached Scullery, Tool-house, etc. The land attached is well feDced, and has been laid out and planted regardless of expense. There is a good Croquet Ground, Pretty Flower Garden, Orchard. Shrubbery, &c, well drained; and a first-class Well. The position of this Property is so sheltered and pleasant, close to the Beach and Deyonport Wharf but a few steps from each of the Churches makes it a most desirable place of residence tor anyone who may be engaged in business, or a o liet retreat for one requiring quiet rest, fresh, bracing, air, sea bathing, with beautiful and varied scenery. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. TUESDAY, NOON. AT ART HUB ' S MART, FURNITUPtE DEPARTMENT. CLEARING -OUT SALE of FANCY GOODS, Jewellery, Millinery. Clothing Hats, Watches, Looking Glasses, and Pictures, consisting of— Purses, Pocket Books, Garters, Musical Albums, Perfume Bottles. Scarf Pins, Alberts, Gents Rings Ladies' Companions, Bags, Collarettes, Paper Clips, Jet, Ivory, and Silvered Necklets, Tobacco Poaches, Pipes, Card Cases, Ivory Suites, Gilt Suites, Solitaires, Collar Studs, Shirt Studs, Lockets, Jet Earrings, Jet Brooches, Jet Crosses, Jet Sets, assorted Belt Clasps, Je and Ivory Bracelets, Tortoiseshell Brooches and Sets, Stamp Affixers, Cutlery, &c. ALFRED BUCKLAND. " THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale : WOOLPACKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ""TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHE (3HEEP JIAIK WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And for RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. DECEMBER 13. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 40 Well-bred Fat Oxen, heavy weights, from Napier 40 Fat Steers, from Awitu 40 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu. To arrive, ex Go-ahead, from Napier, 400 Fat Wethers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS. THE HAYMARKET. mHIRD WOOL SALE for this Season will be held on Tuesday, 18th December, at 11 o'clock. About KAA BALES will be Catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Ft EDAY, DECEMBER 21. TH E HAY MA R KE T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, 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 juundon. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. SCHOONER CHRISTINA. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at their stores, Fort-street, on Wednesday, December 12, at 11 o'clock, The Schooner CHRISTINA, 59J tons, cop pered and copper-fastened. The abeve vessel is now engaged in the Bay of Islands coal trade, and is capable of carrying 110 tons coal, or 50,000 feet timber. E. & H. ISAACS, • Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. TO SHIP-CHANDLERS AND OTHERS. CLEARING-OUT SALE. ANCHOR LIGHTS, MAST - HEAD LIGHTS, COMPASSES, BRASS HINGES, LOG GLASSES, SIDE LIGHTS, PARALLEL RULERS, PAINT SCRUBBERS, CHARTS, ROPE BLOCKS, &c, &c. E. &. H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, December 11th, at 11 o'clock, A large quantity of Ship-Chandler's Sundries. NO RESERVE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTIES IN QUEEN-STREET, lIOBSON-STREET, AND ONEHUNGA. BY ORDER* OF THE EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WM. DYER. THE subscribers have received lßstruc structions from the executor in the estate of the late Win. Dyer to sell, at their Rooms 2 Fort-street, on Wednesday, 12th December, atl ■o'clock. QUEEN-STREET.—The Unexpired Term of a Lease for 21 years, srom 15th June, 1860, (at an Annual rental of £208), of part Lot 3, Section 4, ■City of Auckland, having a frontage of 36 feet to Queen-street, with Buildings erected thereon as at present occupied by Messrs Pearse, Kees ing, Brookfield, nnd others. HOBSON-STREET.—Pai 0 of Lot 8, Section 21. City of Auckland, having a frontage of 36 Jinks to Hobson-street, with four roomed Cottage erected thereon. ONEHUNGA.—Allotments 2, 4, 6, and 8, Sec tion 19, Village of Onehunga. containing 41 acres, being comer of Selwyn and Greenhill streets, with large Dwelling house, Out-bui'dings, &c, as now occu pied by Dr Zinzan. This property com mands a magnificent view. Full particulars can he obtained on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19.* JREEHOL D~TkO P E R TIES, TAURANGA. [N THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. M. JONES & CO. WJILIj sell by auction at the Central \& Sale Roems^n Wednesday, 19th Dec.,4 it 12 noon, Lot 192, Town of Tauranga, }-acre, with Buildings and Improvements. Lot 42, Parish of Te Mania, Tauranga, near Katikati, containingSO acres, with House and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of A_patu, Tauranga, 50 acres. Lot 236, Parish of Te Papa, Tauranga, 50 , acres. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. TRADE SALE OF BULK AND BOTTLED ALE, BRANDY, WHISKY, GENEVA, SHERRY, CIDER, &C. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. THE subscribers will sell at their rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 11th. instant, at 11 o'clock, 30 barrels Marrian's No. 3 Ale 20 „ „ No. 4 Ale 40 casks McEwen's Edinburgh Ale, quarts 10 „ „ » ■» Pints 100 cases Bass's Ale, quarts 70 „ Allsopp's Ale, quarts 100 „ Ale 5 hhds. Bonniot's Pale Brandy 10 J-casks „ 25 cases „ Brandy, flask 25 ~ ~ .t A-flask 10 i-casks Malt Whisky 50 cases Geneva 40 ~ Sherry 14 „ English Cider. Terms at Sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT, GRAHAME-STREET. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell at the Land Mart, Fert-street, on Wednesday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, GRAHAME-STR BET.—Part of Lot 9 of the subdivision of Lots 11 and 12. of Section 20, having a frontage of 30 fest to Gra hame-street, with the Cottage thereon erected. SAMUEL CO~CHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. At Eleven O'clock. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Exchange Mart, an Tuesday, Dec. 11th, at 11 o'clock sharp. Earthenware, Glass, and Crockery. JDMBS-52 1 crate, containing 48 dozen Cups and Saucers, 8 patterns printed 53-ditto MHBS—S2 1 crate, 25 dozen Cups and Saucers, Cherry Granite' 53—ditto 26 dozen Plates, 3-3, 3-7, 10-8. 8-10, 2-10, Cable Al 3G only Dishes, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12,6-11, 6-16 18 „ Baker's, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11 30 „ Covered Dishes, 15-9, 15-10 6 „ Sauce Tureens and Stand 3 6 „ Boats 2 „ Salads 6 dozen Cups and Saucers ISs—ditto JDBS—39I—2-3 Ditto best 2-3 Blue, and 1-3 Pink Lined J & GM (RM in diamond)—lß 26 dozen Plates, 3-5, 36, 10-7, 8-S, 2-8, Granite and Cherry 30 only Dishes, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 6-11, 6-16 12 „ Baker's 2-7, 2-8. 2-9, 2-10. 2-11, 2-12 30 „ Covered Dishes, 15-9, 15-10 6 „ Sauce Tureens, complete 6 „ „ Boats 2 „ Salads 6 dozen Cups and Saucers 20—ditto (SM in diamond) MBS—I2B -10 dozen Cups and Saucers, White and Gold 4 „ Muffins, 7in. 1 „ Slops J „ Milks 2 „ Egg Cups 4 only Bread and Butter Piates 4 „ Butter Tubs and Stands • 4 „ Sugar Boxes 6 dozen Cups a d Saucers, Blue Spri? 2 „ Muffins, 7in. i „ Slops J „ Milks 1 „ Egg Clips 2 only Bread aud Butter Plates 129-1-ditto SEBS—2OS-1 36 dozen Tumblers, i-pints, pressed, 3 patterns. Terms at. Sale. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted' A GOLD WEDDING RING, each 18 carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DECK'd WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many friends, hos decided to hold an Art Union on tho same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1873, '74, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at fi o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s. 6d., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian "Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and. piped 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at 4s .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks .. .. 000 £50 0 0 All the Good 3 will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Ordera for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant, N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. Christmas & J*Tkw Year's presents. Upwards Z4\{\ T> T/ ., mTT __ r , o to Select of Oill? JTTCTURES from, • Comprising—■ OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chromo-lithographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP AIiBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PKH CENT. We also wish to draw attention to our Lurv;e and Varied Stock of Paperhanginrs, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' COLOUKS SUN'DRIFS, Win DOW (.LASS, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &zc. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, DIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS $5 & 97, QUF.SN-STREKT. December 6, 1877. 1" N O. C. C L O U G H, iff MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Alb brt-stbbsbt, Violinist, Teachke of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. ji'ass aiid String Bands taught., and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for tho same for any instrumentation or number of performers, concert?, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended.



p' p OBTER & no, " FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thurland Castle, Loch Ure, and Emily Chaplin,— LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which hare been carefully selected in> the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock * Furpiglyng Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goodsftow ofFered are the best VALUE ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Be,d steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cd£s and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings ; Nursery t 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 Sinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat aud Tailors' Irons, &c, &c. STOVES. ■ AMERICAN " PASSPOR 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 iuches, with or without covings and plate . racks. REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons', Lockwoods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. i-J. ;.<•: 'TRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Cofiee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoop?, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. SRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Crushers, Paint Brushes. Turk's Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MAT». Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bor'lcred Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths ; ENAM.ELXK- Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &c &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 13askets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rake 3, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized 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 FRACTEUR, Blasting andSportlngPowder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng, Copmng, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dinine:, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. TR. G I L L M AN, • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Oxeiiuxga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he ha? made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to S p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or ou Sundays. A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTOX BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have sto.rtec the MANUFACTURE of every description o CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer an< Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of wor! executed in the eaid material. Orders from al parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. A YLOR'S PATEN T BE WI N G MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple a>■■< substantial i construction, little liable to c;.'iy.gement, 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 rapaii Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold . a reduced rate for a short time, to make rooii. for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. IP. EL A N D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS. Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countf orders promptly executed. G00d.3 shipped to all the Colonies. finO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM J_ ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfbs and Leather Manufaotobebs, Ano.lrln.rid. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER. MANUFACTURER ov GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUT IN G, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Older, cX the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbic Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gas-trtting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected, first-class, machinery, and having completed all 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 vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Atjckla Waterworks, WSCLLKSLEY-STREET. At'f-.Trr.ANV.. IfOll HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, GriiAT North Road. to builders and others. To Mkf.t thk Times. The Proprietors have rcdncd their Well burned Bricks to £1 s*. rev thousand; Oyster Lime, of the. best quality, at !)d. per bushel. Sanrl supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vfls-ea of all sizes. GI.AZBCWAHK.—Brend Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, aud other articles too i umnrous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we »re now open to supply'the above at the lov.-est current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises.



fTN TED SERVICE HOTEI, \J CORNF.R OP QUEEN & WKLLESLEY-STHEETS, JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOKISIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A UCCLAND. N. Z. /ScomBNTAL. ~" OCCIDENTAL Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed-viz.. Six "irst-class Bedrooms and Parlou'B • the Finest Billiard Room and Bairn the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to otter the best of accomn^odation^^^.^ N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. CRITERION FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H U H U. 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-establised and popu lar Hotel 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-classptabling. __.___.,„ JAM E_S _W I L L_l S. __.__, -^ ERj ojj H q T ELj JL 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 Cnarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. ROVINCIAL HOTEL, PRINCES-STREET, Auckland (next to the museum). J. G. WILSON, Proprietor, Has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and will carefully study the comfort, and pro vide for the wants, of all who favour him with their custom. . . The Winbs, Spirits, and Ales will be found of the very best quality. A New and Commodious Billiard Room, with one of Alcock's Best Tables, under a civil and experienced manager. ' A LJ£XA ND R A HOTEL. DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. D. M. CARGO 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. ii/ra jTgaw ha re hotel, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Pkivate Room 3 for Families. ear Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. T^T~E" WirOTK E T HOTE L. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Rohson (late Providore of a.s. Rotomahana), begs 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 glad to welcome new ones. THE THISTLE HO T EL, Near the THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN-STKEET. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bar is Unequalled. Every attention given to the Public. HENRY KEANE. COM M E R C I A L HOTEL. HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. 1 One of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, is now open, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms arc large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally lurnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Show-Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the superintendance of First-ciass Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSKS ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton loss than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. Walker, PROPRIETOR. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha=> 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 the special convenience of travellers by every train. _tThe Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. TpDEN yiNE XT OTEL; eden terrace. List of Prices: — Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 1/6 W bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 4[6 (proof) ;i3 bottle Dunville's Whisky, i/ W bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (prooi), if; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's cherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ 5P bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 41; small, 2/ $ bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 V bottle English Ging«r Wine, 8/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and MartelPs Brand, 5/6 ©bottle Bisquit's Dubouchea Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Case Brandy, A-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small. 2/6$ bottle Geneva. JDKZ, large, 4/ ; small, 2/9 ©bottle Old Tom. 1/ $ bottle DunvilJe's Whisky, &/ $ bottle Townsena'3 Sarsparilla, 5/ "# bottle EnglishuAle and Porter (best brands), 1/3 v 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, 1577. _ p R E S H" S H I P M E N T~S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STR RET, fl®, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK,



Gtkand Show OF A. LINABUEY & CO. SAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 COSTUMES, Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Bedy Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to matcb. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A TIN ABU EY & Q 0., 204 &20g, queen-street, Auckland. (V O N F I D E N C E. The 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 alow figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth instant. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S v EOf "l N S V V A N! A YTHE TEST G L THE WELL- KNOWN CLOTHTER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET, NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, 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 t-'fock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that, their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed drawing as pROWDED 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 FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PKICES for the MILLION. TROUSERS, from MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1/i 1 (extra big sizes) A/ J. J.. COLLARS, per box, from U GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will "all upon their old friend LEV Y. and ho guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. (tar The Old Address : MONSTER f^LOTHING -\/W ART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, OppositeMcArthur & Co.'s Buildings. Samuel Coombes & Co., While 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 CL O T H ING MA R T, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by th« addi tion of a . SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spaoious 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 INLAND. The Stocic of Tweeds, Coatings. West of Eng land Cloths, &c comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. Up, To the Working Man we ofi^r Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgl-al Twesd, for Onr Guinea. All other Measurementsjcqually cheap. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and cxpe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Largo and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST ©F 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 for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at ls< 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 se. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland.



VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, W' _ S^rfej JlWi^ Sg3E3f ;'il£§i! jia^^f SS3 WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BK HAD AT THE _ AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREI -STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number irom One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY \Late M. Hortkn Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. Cokner of Cook and Giiey-streets. T3 OTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON.SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 100 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candle 3 (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles {C.fcß. and Warranted) ' 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'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 48 boxes Sultana Raiains 400 boxes Figs 2t doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basil 3 Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, h and i's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon ■ Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bfigs Cocoa and ChocolS/te Whiting. Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, &c. Scc^ [A CARD.] DR ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily\ TXT C. D E N N E S YT • has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent) /}.-„,•„„ Home Shuttle Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Hower} Genuine and ImProTed 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 how to use the above. GrUTHRIE & LaENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTOBIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Andersons DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. «2T Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. Scteam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. c. a. Harris. 23rd November, 1877. |^HEAP TIMBER J CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at ihe VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also en hand a very largo and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. WOOO TURVING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very tow 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. > TO MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. B. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Q UEEN-STRE ET, (Opposite the Market). "XT °" ■' T I C E. MR. W. E. AVESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! L Afliß LAMB! Cash Prkjes _ per tt>. Fore-quarters Mutton „. 2d. „ Legs and Loins 4d, „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef 4a. Prime Cut Beef..!!!!*" '" Sd." ',', Chops and Sausages " 4d. Dairy-led Pork V.V.V.M."and Cd. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Cornea Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. N- P.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on trie shoitost notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders.



Tjy # R. HAY W AE D| FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, ■ ■ " W YNDH AM-STREET. ----- iff ~"~~ *~ ~~"*~* DE V I T © GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUE-EN-STREET Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Mnw loading Fowling Pieces. v Just Received, ex Lata Arrivals Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot rim centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadm» Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descrip Patent. Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swoada lon Fishing Tackle Fireworks. \Af A. WATEIIMAN beg,, tolnfo^; V ? 9 his friends and the publicol Aucklaiirt that he has taken over those old establish«i DINING ROOMS, known as Porter^, Si opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, And? land, where he hopes by strict attention tn business to obtain a fair share of patronaeo Special care has been bestowed- upon the Bpif rooms, and settlers and country visitors tn Auckland will find every comfort. Mealß at al hours. ■pi HRENF RIE D bT"6~S. " Highest Cash Price given for ALE an* ' PORTER BOTTLES. rr tt I? ToiA Fcisa soF I K. V 7*9% HUNTERS, HACKS %^i^S^moßtiP>W»' TROTTING HORSES and useful cattle. The Powebful Thobough-bred Entire " AXE AXE." LAST SEASONBINiAUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred breeders are solicited to see " Akeake " and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgment'or experience of the Equus. Teems -.—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £445. each; Three Mares, £3 15a. each. Groomage 2s. Cd. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse tn the Colony was got by " Akeake." o wen curran mcgee. Otabuhu. jrft&fa. FTnHE Thorous h MM ' SPRIG OF SHL i s-tt-3 cthis Season at the Farm of then > -: £i< <.a travel the surrounding cali il> ucem offers), as follows :— Mondny—PoVeno and C. en* 'Rpdou i Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and l-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. SA ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s;; two or more, as per agreement G-roomagc each mare, ss. its, For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CB.OSBIE, Proprietor, POKKNO HILL, near the (jueen's Redoubt. H. IVI. B KOADGTfI ■ FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as ■Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair • share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that have*used them, I need only add that, in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz.:—Wattfs Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, W itt's Eat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watts Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pills, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Peopbietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS." SYMONDS - STREET. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort Us A UVV OPEN. v Voan New and substantial Premises have r<sen erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will ue found furnished with due regard to comfort ana convenience. _ ~ „,.„ N.B.—A Free Express will meet the w&iUU Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage w the above house. T\AHLIAS! TTkAHLIASI OU CHOICEST VARIETIES. r>T , l ™ Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. rRICE* "Selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! ~P~ ™mSI ■ Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. Nursery: Mechanic'sßay._______ -1 AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of aid«« street. MRS. ATKINSON ' " Having Removed to more suitable P^™^ situated as above, wishes respectfully to """,. the Ladies of Auckland, and BurrouEdmg «% tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care w» receive immediate attention and dispaten. Wedding and Mourning orders mace uyw» the shortest notice. . . _ have N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can fla* f their material fashionably made np y 1"! t their presence, by a system of self-measureme to be had on application. ___- -z,% N S~~ A h » ■ Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks . Salmon, lib. tins. Califorman. W. S. LAURIE. S, WYNDEAM-STREET, f . 5-1 HOUSE, SHIP, ts W AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER S SI Estimates furnished, and experienced M Workmen sent to all parts oiw" Province. . ■■ J■ •■ , t=J ■ ■ tsmk' & J.H. requests attention of BaMerß taA | others to his New Glazing Tarifi. cc — 0 J. HENDERBON. % • s, WYNDHAM-STREET^^ RF. WEBS T-B R ;« AND BKl^ggH. SADDLER AND HARNESa &£^" (Wa-ift top Ilrtinrt ««"^' ' j