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WEDNESDAY 'MAY 23. TH E REMU ER A YAR DS. mHE PURE-BRED SHORT-HORN BULL. "WHTPPER IN," EN ELECTRA, FROM ENGLAND. Will be sold, at the Remuera } ards, on \\ ed nesdav, May 26. at 12 o clock. PEDIGREE as follows:— " WHIPPER-IN," roan, calved Ith -May, 1874, by Lord of the Valley (3173;-;) Dam (Rosa Lee), by Sir Peter (25162) Gd i _rline), by Duke of Manchester (~,.>•-) Gsd (Alva), by Lord Rose berry (16 MS) G?°_ (Ariadne), by Lord UJ Thoresby IliSob) c".<d (Apricot), by Danny Dinmont O.I10) tj^f4 t _ u.ilv), by Dandy Dinmont (01)10) f4-'-4.d, 1-v GeoY.e ITI (7036) i 4 -■','< .-d. by Zenith (5702) G.""'gggt?d, by Wiseton (23151 {;4-4-^'._s'(l, by Mercury (2. )1) Lord ok the Valley (31733), by [2] Lord of ihe Manor |2071 i) Dam (Mcd Pet). by [3] Royal Butterfly 11th (20722) G1 (Pet), by SiioAvdrop (15311) G-d (Miss Nightingale), by Chieftan (12595) G-'gd lLadv33o_rt6ni, by.Morpeth (5325) Giggd, by The Prince (7615) G];_ggd. by Colling (002) Gggfrggd, by Son of Alexander (1021) G - ' -Irirgd, by Grandson of Favourite (252) "-" -L-Cboie'sHerd Book," Vol. 20, p. 211, 111 Lord Thoresby (HSSG) Aras by Duke of Gloucester 111382), a Duchess Bull, the tribe of Shorthorns which make thou sands each when sold either by public or private sale. [21 Lord O. the Manor (2671.1 Avas by Baron Ribblesdale (21_3S), by Second Duke of Wharfdale (19619), a Duchess and Oxford Bull: his dam by Duke of Gloucester (11332), of same family as three animals sold by auction for nearly £20,000. The dam of Lord of the Manor Avas late Colonel To vA'nley's celebrated CoavEmma Avinner of Ten Prizes. 3] IJOY4L Butterfly llTii (20722) by Royal Butterfly (IGBG2), winner of Royal Agriculture of England Society s .. irst Prize at Warwick, and seven other Prn. . ai Durham. York, and other Slioavs ; Iris dam Avon tAventy Prizes and twelve Gold andSih-er Medals at various meetings of the Royal, English, Irish, North Lancashire. Yorkshire, and other Societies. Roval Butterfly Avas own brr.ther to Master Butterfly. Avho Avon First Prize of Koval Agricultural Society of England's Show at Chelmsford, and many other orizes, and L never Avas bi*at_n : and was sold at a high price and sent to Melbourne, shipped by us, j per Copenhagen in 1857. Ail numbers refer to "Oootc. Herd Book." We hereby certify that the above particulars are correct, and that we shipped "Whipper in" per Electra, in good condition. ' ' STURGEON' & SONS. Gray's Hall, Gray's, Essex, iolh December, 1870. ALFREP UUr.KLANTL FRIDAY, JUKE 1. T H E H a"y M A R X E T. WELL-SITUATED FARM, ON THE ROAD FROM NGARUAWAHIA TO HAMILTON. a^v>_'_i. oAXi_, on Friday, June 1, at J. 12 o'clock. The FARM belonging to Mr. Morris, adjoin ing that of Mr. Harris, o:i the Hamilton Road. It contains 350 acres, bc-ina: sections 118a, 11!), 120. 121, 122. 121, and 120, Parish of Horetiu, County of Waikato. Improvements are:—6o acres fenced in live paddocks and cultivated; .".-roomed Divclling-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed. Stockyard, Orchard, Labourer's Col-age of three rooms, and considerable, plantation, together beiii',' a snug homestead, Avith a railway station on the property. For terms, apply to the Auctioneer, A f.FRKD 'BUf.ICI.AND THE Ai AY MA RKET. CJALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and VJ HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. A LFE E-TbITCK LAND. WEDNESDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNI TUR E. PIANO, 4c. R. A R TH U R ETAS been favoured with instructions __ from a gentleman removing South, to sell by auction, at his mart, Queen-street, Furniture Department, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Newly-made and Carefully-selected House hold Furniture and Effects, consisting of Drawing-room, Dinining-room, Becbocm, and Kitchen Furniture and Eii'ects, Piano, &c, &c. Also. New Furniture, removed from the Thames, made by a first-class Cabinetmaker : — 3 Sofas in Hair Cloth, 2 Easy Chairs ditto 3 Lady's Easy Cbair, 2 Easy Chairs, green rep 2 Rocking Chairs in Hair Cloth 2 Loo Tables, 2 Chairs in green damask 2 Chefi'oniei. l Chefi'oniei. very handsomely carved, mottled kauri. " MONDAY, MAY 27. PRELIMINAR V NOTICE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES. DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD. riIHE .subscribers have received instruc- JL lions to prepare for the sale by public auction, on Monday, May 28th, at 12 o'clock, of Four Cottages and Allotments, Dock-street and four Allotments in western side or Dock-street, and fronting the Beach Road, Freeman's Bay. Full particulars Avill be giA _en in a fcAV days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, MAY 19. COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD AND 8 ACRES OF LAND AT EPSOM, WITH VALUABLE ALLOTMENT AT 141 CRY. FjnHE undersigned have received instruc „ lions from the Executors of the late John DaA'idson, to sell, on the ground, Epsom, on .Saturday, May 19, 8 acres LAND, AA'ith two-storeyed Eight roomed House, adjoining the properties of Messrs. Woolfield and Buek'and. Also Stack MeadOAV Hay, lot Puriri .Posts, Plough, Harrows, &c. ; also, lot Town Allotments at Drucy, particulars of which will be furnished at Sale. At 3 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. THE DRFRY SALE. "\T7_LL be held on Wednesday, May 16, ¥ 7 at 12 o'clock. For sale, aboA-o 200 Head, principally young cattle. ALFRED PT7OKUANT). THURSDAY, MAY 17. II E M U E R A YARD S. |PfOR SALE, at Remuera., on Thursday j .3c next, 17th inst., at 12 noon, 70 Well-faffed Cattle, from Waikato CO Choice Steers, from AAvituand Waiuku 25 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu 300 Fat LongAvooled Wethers Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 10 Well-fatted Pigs. ALFREI) BUC KLAND. X> OUY ER, Gi:IL LE T & CO. COGNAC. TRADE <ZZ/r¥, W 8* MARK. PSTABUSHED IN 1803]. MESSRS. LEWIS B R O T H E RS, ! _, _ AUCKLAND, j |.aye secured the AGEKCi k.t- this Ce^bratcd §« ll Y' so-iUM4 c-...r_;,\)«r<4_ the driest made. ! =: _______! - M___|————-— I— a t... — . )



I pOT TIE'S SCOTTISH OILS ' . "EXTRAORDINAIIY DISCOVERIES. ! LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM. GOUT. BAD1 LEGS. DEFORMED FEET AND LANDS. PILES, &c. i THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL ; is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang- i ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicato nervous force, which m-.iy be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, Avhich often instantly relieves a great many painful ! disorders, which render ! life unbearable. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL Will lie found invaluable in nearly every in stance, and for colonial use. is one of the best Medicines CA-cr introduced, especially in the following cases:— TRAVELLERS, Avho have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to shbu vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the lick. Members of Cricket. Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm ; should the muscles be sore a good dressing Avill i.iA'o immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, Sec POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slir.ht dressing night and morning Avill give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all OA-cr the body or hands and face, dries at once, leaA'ing a beautiful gloss on the skin, which, Avbile it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HO USE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. ts~ Agent for Auckland— AICKIH". CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. ~~\ UCK LA N D PEitM AN E N T~TTo ____. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approA'ed securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every _100 borrowed :— Repayments extend-! ,_,.,. ,r„„i. ' Total amount " ing over | J v utL,v- Repayable. | s. d. j „ a. d. _ years ! 12 6 1110 0 0 B years ! 9 2 143 9 2 8 years ; 'IS 156 , 6 10 years j 0 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates — 12.months or longer .. 0 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : ~ , JOHN BATGKR, , I Svot.nroc.r . .(• mi-IE " PANTHEON :' RE-OPENFJp WANTED TDK PUBLIC TO KNOW, THAT I AM OPEN FOR DUSIN3 , at ; -THE PANTH.EON," IC6, Queen-strket. -i . , , m J. FORD, Tailor. | ;'.;'; A Fihst-class Stock ov Ta\ teeds ami Oi^: - Best Wokkmanshii' axd Moderate I:' ! 'TfeiS'i ; a'O-^.r,- JM. McLA"CII I. A' 9 21S, QUEEN-STREET, 1 Would draw the attention of Ladies to THREE CASES of "WINTER HOSIERY, which he has Just Imported, nor 'Emily Chaplin,' from the celebrated Imuse of J. & It. Morley, Wood street, London. These C»ses, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the following novelties: — Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose Black Silk Hose „ State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. ~ Tartan < lashmere Hose ~ Vertical Stripe do. ~ Fancy Stripe Merino do. Men's Silk Socks and Shirts ~ Fine Mohair, Lambswool, and .Merino ditto Ladies' " Challenger" Dressing Gowns Felt Cloth „ Men's ~ ~ ~ ; . Ladies' Quilted Imitation Down Skirts „ ~ Real ~ ~ Sec. i At Half Price :— I 1 ease Half Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Stuil.



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pi E OR G E H U L M E, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at. such LOW PRICES that it is Avithin the reach of everyone to get a CHEAP AND WHOLESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. AZT CASH PRICE LIST :- PRIME SIRLOIN BEEF sd. to Gd. ROASTING BEEF Id. to sd. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and 4d. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) id. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY): I ore-quarters -Il- Legs Mutton Id- Loins Mutton Id- MUTTON CHOPS RI CO ! IN-FED POP IC srl. to Gd. VEAL 4d. sd. and Gd. LAM B 2s. to 3s. Gd. per or. PORK SAUSAGE Sd. G ERMAN SA USAG B ?d- REDU CE D I N P R I C E ON SATURDAY NIC UTS :- LEGS. LOINS, AND SHOULDERS MUTTON. 3d. per pound. < ' , A, •■.-:« (hr:..f ... .... ~,e: .1 ■ '■ '■'/■' ,■• ■•.-, i ;in_4Sir William .Jerv*is, ; -.. ■ . ;••, make ■■): i?xamin;ition of /■ sis »d ... , ;i ,.t, and Parlin oent j *■ .'','•.'- ■,■ very largely by j • i T. ': 7 ' Vv - -j.. ■ -=_.-;r •of the O-ovwrv- ! ■;■ . . - - '•' ul;v of thil uolotiv toj flic ' w« . ". !....! , ..; ;..•,-■,",] ■ JSv' i ■.':. ~■'■ 1 ■■•■: '.-. . ■■ ... -t- Diinsi .■'■ -- ' ■■* i • ■■■: O. ; [a '.-,. .-I ■■■ . ■■■■■ I •" f?mv i ••., '• _ ' ■■. ill' r-lj ■



ITI X> OR T E X! 4 pi ()., Hi* J- V 7 FURNISHING IRONMONGERS. i JUKKN'-ST'I! KIH', AUCKbANO. E. I. and Co. have Jus! Landed, ox OXKOIID TnuitLAND Castle, Loch Uru, and Emily Cuai'lin",— LARGE Sii IP3IENTS OK FURNISHIN(; IRONMONGERY, The Avhole of which haA-e been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chaser.-, Avill find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are the UES'r value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, Avith improved foot-rail ; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing I,'oom Fenders, with real bronze mountings ; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokcrcttes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, Sec LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Dinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu eapnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, Sec, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY' NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and JJItACKET.., of KXCLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Healing Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c., Sec. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSP OR T " COOKING STOVES, Avith or without hot water attach ment. SMTT ht & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet G iuc_.es, Avith or without covings and plate racks. REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, AA-ith tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons', Lockwcods'. and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, V.'bite Bone. Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Brenkfast 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 Scoops, Sec, Sec, plated on Nickel Silver. ERUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms. Scrub and Bannister i. rushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, Sec, Sec 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 ; Enamelled Cast iron Plunge Baths, Sec, Sec 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, Sec GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Stands and Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plant Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Gaiiden Tools, in acts, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized iron Wire Netting for I oavl Houses, Sec, Sec. „ , Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, lea pot Stands, Bread Knives. Sec. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loAvare, with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FR YCTFUR. BlastingandSportlngPoAvder, Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns. Load ing, Copping, and other Sporting requisites. MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlcpieces for Diuiusr. Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety.



,-■ : cy_ls»ds__P f^\ R O W N HOTE L, | Vy G R E Y-S T R E E T, | Auckland. , E. HADRILL, ] Proprietor. I Good Liquors. I S T A E w H OTEL) Aldert-strekt, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON. PROPRIETOR. EIIREIN FRE DS' BTT TE R BE E R O.v Draught. _3_LBERT ~J*^«««dJ H QTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot<>l are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. E_l_ V IXE H l^ EDEN TERRACE. L IST O F PEICV. S:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy. 1/6 V bottle Greenlcssand Colvillc's Campbelton "S\ hisky ii and -1 6 (proof) V bottle Dunville's Whisky, ■ I per .bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4, ; small, _ t* bottle _~, ~, Cousen's Sherry (besC. -I'; small. 2 ;' bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, I ; Kmall, 2 7> bottle] Amontillado Sherry, ;V ; small, 2 Ii i' bottle Old Tawny Port, A : small. 2 li V bottle English Ginger Wine., ?,'V bottle. I.v Case (Gevuixic Brands): Hennessey's and Mart.<dl. Brandy. 5 (i r?bottle Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5 . bot'le Schiedam Schnapps, I fl: small, 2 S 0 bottle Geneva, JDKZ,Targe, 1 ; small, 2 U . bottle Old Tom, 1 V bottle Dunville's Whisky, I . bottle ToAvnsend's Sarsaparilla, 5 per bottle ISnglish Ale and Porter (best brands), 1.3 p bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (OA-er-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. 14th March. 1877. mHE TH IST L E II OTE L, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM !



P-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE , COLON IKS. *til7aiwer"a (Hu r spici i\ gsj V? ' HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that, on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges Avill be Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or S3, per day. nd Class, &\ Ills. WaiAvcra. 21st April. 1877. 'O OI NT RIIS S E L L 11 OTE L, _i. MERCER This Hotel is fitted up witli •■very comfort and convenience. Ir is fl favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being o I'cav yards from the Wharf. A. Boat kept to enable Visitors to emoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, Sec. .1. BIGGINS, PItOPRtETOK. -\\7 AU X WOi; T1 i TEMI 'FRANCE > T HOTIiL. The above is situated within a feAV yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and idlers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. TTNI TE D SER VI C E II 0T E L \J ccwTsvn ov QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STMEETS. ± ,^^^__£sS^_,^^l A JOHN HANCOCK, Peopeietoe. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AUCK LA X L>. N. Z. MA SON I C HOT EL. PRINCES-STREET. THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has muc pleasure in informing his friends that he ha secured the Proprietorship of the above ceu trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under the neAV management, it is confidently expected that so A\-ell appointed and convenient a resort for citizens will command a large share of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern views of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Rest Brands Only. JOHN Q M I T H is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AXD SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH. NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Qr.EE_-STr.__T.



AUCKLAND MODEL TRAININ j S CHOP L. | In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL. Symonds-street. Science. Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiaii Martin. Society ot Arts Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey in^ : Mr. E. Eraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mona. _. PELTZER (of tho College ot Henry IV ~ Pans) German : (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics: ° ~ Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Air. At. SW'ALLOAV. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Elhs, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. ouarters for current year Commence April 9. July D. and October 1. e3^_i&_?=£> SWC*^ WvinfV\ .4 UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ ' MAR SCHOOL. ( Yffiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. ° KARQUHAR MACRAE, Hoa.d Mas tor. (TIITV WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \J WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on .MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. _ English, Arithmetic Bookkeeping, Sec, Air. Harrison. _ ~ French (Commercial and CoiiA-ersational), Mon_. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study at ibis language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. "V" ~~h~" o~~w d c n, O 0 « v^fc_#/ 2■' J.H. begs to inform customers avlio have been walling for the Importation of the Celebrated AM KUICA N \V A LTI! AM WATCH ES, that the Shipment, has arrived, and the same are now offering from £i>. Their Arell-deserved renown is sufficient guarantee. Also. Just Opened— \ LARGE STOCK of RUSSELL'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES (Lever), from f-.l 10s. Russell's Machine-made, Strong. Durable, Reli able Hunting Lever Watches, for „:>. SILVER LEVER WATCHES manufactured by Rotherham, Ehrhardt, Cross, Sec. Bernard's Celebrated Genevas. Ml ihe Newest Designs in BROOCHES. EAR RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, Sec. On Sale :—Watchmakers' and JcAvellers' Tools and Materials. Agent for Sale of, or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS. Sec Two Harmoniums, and three Splendid Pianos, for Sale. J. HOWDEN, SHORTLAND-STREET.



DX A" I T T, « GUNMAKER, 2 11, 0. UKEX-S TXE ET. Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK:— Single and Double. Breech-loading and Muzzle loauing FoAvling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals:— Shot, E ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con cent rators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases. Waterproof Covers Game Bags. Sec Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chi'led Snot Breech 10. ding Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. "jVfl" U S I C A L NOTI CE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of liX, will be allowed a Discount of 2:-i. 6d.; or on £1 worth, Gs. A Very (Loire Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Casti. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, Sec, Sec. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, <U0 OTTIvWX-BTTI'R'.Tr.T piUEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned haA re made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of ail kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in Am. its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, at, reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY", Al ECHA NIC S' B A V". i___"i&a4o:.^4&Lik^^^ll"P- ■ _ , £l___Sl__ilS_-£^S_iii-i___-; A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. J^ . LATE TRAIN. On TUESDAY, loth instant, a Train Avill leave Auckland at 7.15 p.m. for Onchunga, re turning after the Concert, at 10.20 p.m. Calls at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T£ AIP AR A RA I L \Y AY. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1577, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table Avill be as folloAvs :— Hire-head, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.1(5p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. ReAvifi 3.1S p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 1.1 p.m. Helensville, arrive .. .. 4.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. XT AIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION. Intending Contractors can obtain Totara in any quantity from J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO. XT AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. ~ To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland Wharl for the Otamaiea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, G*Hi«r>_l Maiiac'pr. ■^TOTICE OF REMOVAL. Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAB MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from SHORTLASC-



1 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . J . -—, «-i HOUSE, SHIP, . AND "-H m I GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. __ ~> '■ \ _. p=3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the C r. ProA'ince. a ~~~ J.H. requests attention of Builders and r" ;_! ! others to his New Glazing Tariif. S ! C J. HENDERSON. . I sz: I 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. T\/" "p HILL IP PS & DON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Yaeikd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS of the LATEST DESIGNS. S__ NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes. Engravings. Oleographs, Lithographs. comprising Landscape, Sporting. Comic, und every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, Sec., Sec. Paints, Oils, Colours. Varnishes, Brushes, &c, Sec, Carbon's Ant A corrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. AY. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street. ' &sTy /*_P*_<Jlli I' «!■ _teg___f :i> y m I, ■ HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every Avife who does her OAvn Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wat.es, Little Stranger. Jenny Lino, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, Sinoer. Whr_er and Wilson, Howe, Grover and Baker, and other good makes. Just arrived, ncr Elcctra :—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Friction Wheel, Ward's Arm Combination, and other Sewing Machines. _sr Weekly Payments Taken. "£& W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, QUV.V.V-gTRF.F.T.



SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. k. To Buti/ders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei, is noAV pre pared to simply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. LikcAvise, M AII URA NGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is Avell adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under Avater, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes Se Daldy, Fort-street. Will amply testify. SHEI _ LIME in any Quantity. FJ. KEANE. B R i c X s- PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and heir good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present loav price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it, advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. JVS~R- MAIDEN'S 'BUS between IM. AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as I'olloavs :— /_.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 112.20 p.m. Auckland -_ 1.15 p.m. ewmarket . 2 p.m. 2.-15 p.j_ 3.30 p.m. 14.15p.r0 I 5 p.m. _.4n p.ir Vfi.3op.rn. Tp~ Q v T~ C X' S LIVERY" AND BAIT STABLES, YICTOKIA-STREET, Auckland. iKF FOP, HIRE- A Great Vaj^ety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic. Parties. Co\ rered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Por.sonby, and to Mount Albert and Whan. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. A-ia College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 215 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 „ 10.15 ~ 3.45 „ 10.30 ~ 4. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ . 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 ~ 12.30 p.m. ti. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8. 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10, 10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Wha. 'Buss. Leave Union Bank : LeaA-e Whau : 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 &, 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr: F. Quick's. Ponsonbv; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, W'M be punctu ally attended to. __ J. THOMPSON. ..anager. pi EOK G E COO K'S 'BUSS E S <OT From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 915 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. H. 15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. (5.45 p.m. LeaA-cs Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 pjn. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 ii.in. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. GEORGE COOK, Walrefield-Ht reeft. BRIEELEY'S OnV.HUNGA 'BUSSES .:.eaves Onehnnga— Auckland— 9 turn. 12 uocxt 1 P.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 pVm. Sunday: 2 p.m. i .p.m.



V E N E T I_AN_ JgTT^r: i.jilJ n\v4 ißi Ti_j______j >_:j_7~_K) Si=gg WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and p___p_ft«_4*f ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE H?^s ■ ~„ AT THE i__ p-y . iv- AUCKLAND YENETI \N-4be r MANUFACTORY Mfl<^ CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-Ste., Of any dimensions, in any number from n.? to a Hundred, within a giventime of .ione best quality, and reasonable prion, ° and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimate* " returned by Pest M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer anrt t porter of the Material, Practical ______,?>. .In and Wire Worker (many years estahlki_T er City Road, London). Mmiufactuier ot' dat description of Window Blinds, Plain an. rV eiT mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned alS_. repaired, and painted.—VENETl _N trftinSS corner of Cook and GreA'-streets. Auckland ra . a _ L Uit'S PA TEITtITeWIXp JL MACHINES ulJ*t* The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. vr ■ STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended W hundreds in our midst Avho possess them as mi equalled. Un" SeAvir.g Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent • T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN SHORTLAND-STREET, ~ ' Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. PORE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY B_ETHAM„CO.. AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. m~O~M~A T 0 S A U~C~E. W. HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Ts Now Ready. and he can guarantee it to be [the* Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any ia jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained Avholesalc at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland ; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. "VTICTORIA STONE WO_T_r__ Auckland, 17th February, 187". TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladiks and Gentlemen, —In starting business amongst you. I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a feAV A-ery useful articles, which I can iioav produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in tne English markets. Having secured the serA-iocs of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Bucbanan and Co., opposite. Avith my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths. Hobb-flre and OA-en Sills Door and WindoAV Sills and Lintels. Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, Se Copirgs Sinks. Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMEN TAL— Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Foot-stones, Crosses, &c, designs of Avhieh are always on view. ENCLOSURES— In Stone, Baluslradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any desi.cn or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN BE OWN. VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door ahoA-e Messrs ICempt.horoe and Prosser's



[ESTABLISHED 1812.] WJAMI E S 0 N, T 7 • UNDERTAKER, &C, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLES LEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street. ; hmUNERALS CONDUCTED _I_ respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY", West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery ana Minister's Fees, so that customers have do ■ further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. McCulsky. GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of OA'er 50 A'arieties. Also, HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS. NARCISSI &c, &c., &C R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES VICTORTA-STKKKT. * _>%_V^ >«r_ lP*______ "SSSSs^a ■ . :.^^^s^___^^ THE GREATEST WONDER 0F MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proA-ed these ra™r r remedies to be most effectual in curing uiu the dangerous maladies or the slighter cot plaints Avhich are more particularly .mwjjf the to the life of a miner, or those living w "» Occasional doses of these Pills Avill par£ *«t system against those evils Avhich so Often ot to- human race, viz. :-Coughs, coins, ana u^ orders of the liver and stomach— the >nw , forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarracea, cholera. ___ Is the most effectual remedy for old sor wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, an(4,._; t _. iii« diseases ; in fact, when used according i printed directions, it never fads to cure J deep and superficial ailments. . f m a ll | iv.These Medicines may he obtained. « uC _,. , t respectable Drii ;yist, a:ul St orekeene^th^l^ out the civilised world, wich directior.sio in almost oA-ery language. wnnrietor, They arc prepared only th.U o _d-street. THOMAS HOLLOW AY, 533, o*foias> London. ____ pn iana lo V Beware of Counterfeits that may em iVr».i t),o United Stat_>R. "**