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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. SHOP AND HOUSE, FRANKLIN ROAD. FinUE subscribers have received instruc .JL tions from the Proprietor, to sell, at the Land Mait, Fort-street, on Monday, sth Feb., at H o'clock, That Newly-erected Building, situate on the Franklin Road, near the Ponsonby Road, comprising Shop, double front, fitted vriUi counter, gas, and other fittings, and t \\\> rooms with double chimney, erected on an Allotment having 33 feet frontage >>>■ a depth of 100 feet. The House is well-built and thoroughly finished, as lifted with Verandah and Porch, ana has attached a 400-gallon iron tank, and is now occupied by Mr. Cornwall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. VALUABLE H ARB OUR ALLOT MENTS. M. JONES & CO. tea AYE received instructions from the J3_JL Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auc i ion, at their offices. Fort-street, on Monday, sth February, at 12 noon, Leas- of Allotments Nos, 5!). CO, and 61, front ins Custom-house-street: and Allotments Nos. SG, 57, and 58, fronting Commerce street, having 82 years to run. The above to be sold at risk of former lessee. Also, Allotments Nos. 2. 3,1, 5,6,7, 8, and 0, situated on west side of Breakwater, and fronting the Harbour. Terms of lease, &c, apply at office of Harbour Board. __ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE H A V M A R X E T. "CHOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri _SJ day, February 2, at 11 o'clock, 1 Heavy Draught Colt (unbroken), by " Northern Hero" 1 First-class Heavy Draught Gelding, 1 years old. 30cwt. trial given 2 Heavy Draught Colts, 3 and 4 years old 1 Good Buggy Horse 1 active Spring Cart Horse. ALFRED BUCKLAND. T^ O R P~R IV A T~E S ALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hargreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. nnHE subscribers will sell at the mart, I Fort-street, on Friday, 2nd February, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads, Bedding, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Revolvers, &c, &c. Also, In the Estate of Mary Waters, deceased: 2 Boxes and contents Jewellery, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2.



THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, 3 Colts, broken into plough 1 Filly, unbroken AH from the Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock, Lots Co and 66 of Suburban Section No. 2, in the Parish of Pukekohe, containing 20 acres of first-class soil, of which 13 acres is in good grass. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. T II E II A V M A R X E T. JT^OR SALE, on Friday next, February J 2, at 11 o'clock. The Well-known Draught Entire " Pride of the North." ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. TDIOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on JO Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Draught Colt, rising 3 years old, by "Northern Hero." ALFRED BUCKLAND. I — 9 —-r - - ■ t -ti-tf-..



WANTED TO SELL, a Fine-toned Full Compass PIANO, CHEAP, the pro perty of a Lady. A small Harmonium would be taken in part exchange. To be seen at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Wellesley-street. N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from £7. _ N SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. Jb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. Ib. "Very Superior Tea, 23. 6d, ft>. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. USugar, sd. lb. No. 2, IJd. lb. Pearl Barley, 3^d. lb. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2id. lb. Pure Liineji.ice, Bd. per bottle ; 2s. 4d. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.— All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five miles free of charge. > ._ JB RO W N & SON ' S • MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now READY, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music, &c, Just Opened. 66^ETTHEN work is done, and all's y V bright within, a Cup of Tea is just the thing." Undoubtedly it is, provided you have it good. THE T>OYAL mEA ]VX AIlT' FOR CHOICE TEAS. TRY OUR 2s. Fine Value. SPLENDID FAMILY TEA, 2s. 6d. \ TRY THE 3s. The Very Best. Reduction on Clb. parcels. V& BESi. yRESH BUTTER IN THE CITY R. FRENCH, FAMILY GROCER, THE ROYAL TEA MART,



10© 9 0©0 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer si)ecial iriduceiiient to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a largo assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Cliromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosivo and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tstr Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and S7. Queen-street. T BKIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE (Jo OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9.0 a.ni. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. rpHE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC jl company, 222, Queen-street, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! HE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for a regular supply of the Moat Improved Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized Paper, Card Mounts, &c, &C. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGES. N.B.—Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictures of Maoris, as usual, 9a. per dozen, <v £:&) pur fchonswnd. Tsnna rash. O S T - O~F~F ICE HOTEL, Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good diy Sample-rooms. THOMAS URW IN, Proprietor. ipLANTS ! PLANTS !! PLANTS !! ! _ B FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Out (also in Pots for planting out now). TOMATO. MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBER, VEGETABLE MARROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &c. R. BAIR T>, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery: Mechanics' Bay. PI A N O S ! PIANOS! f^&Tl-i-^r™ PIANOS! BY BOItD, IT § ¥™Tl BY BOR D, OF PARIS, * OF PARIS, IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FROM J233 EACH,



HOFFMAN & S.ONS, Shortland-street. mHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is Offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street. TJ L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TO A R R I V E, Per Tamaya & City of Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Saddlers' Ironmongery 1 cask Cart Hames -1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wholesale Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland.! WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER, begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor or the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a suiiicjent guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is ;A>;knov.ieiiged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch.



THE CROWN BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge with thanks the liberal support lie has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re ! turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he will continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot over-estimate the importance of Children having Well-fitting Boots, such can be obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT. C. H. PiiINCK GTW-ntaww* T 0C A L INDUSTRY! AJ LOCAL INDUSTRY! i Buy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may ftagivea ta J« Puffy. Newton Express. ,



AWIT'U "OEEF! The most juicy Meat broughtj into Market is from the celebrated Farm of pAwitu, — McLicr, Es Proprietor. Some tradesmen make it a boast what a high price they obtain for their Meat. I beg most distinctly to acquaint the public, who have not patronised me hitherto, that it is impossible to obtain a bolter quality of Meat in any part of the world, and the Mutton sold by the FORE QUARTERS at 2d per lb., is equal to any sold in town or country. The only place where you can rely upon a Fresh Prime LEG OF "MUTTON or QUARTER OF LAMB on Saturday Night. CORNED BEEF at all times in small or large parcels. POULTRY dead or alive. Families waited on for Orders in town or suburbs. A ROKNWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREET.



TJETAR ! WAR ! WAR ! WAR ! WAR !!! WAR !!! NOT WITH RUSSIA, BUT WITH THE JEWELLER INFORMERS. In consequence of my being Informed of for HOLDING AN ART UNION, HAVING BEEN FINED, AND PAID IT, m- I PROCLAIM W ARM! ~m There is no Law at present to prevent me from GIVING AWAY MY GOODS, which I am doing. Convince yourselves by Pricing my JEWELLERY!!! Every article of .Jewellery in my Shop is marked in plain figures, and there is not an article in Jewellery that I wont take 25 per cent, off, and some 50 per cent. Cash, and no Booking! A New Piece. THE INFO X M E II ! "Will be produced in a few days, in which. the " Disappointed Jewellers" will take their original characters, and F. H. Lbwissok will appear as Pucbnix rising from the Ashes 1 Silver English Lover Watches reduced from £8 to £6. All Goods in proportion. i) carat I tings and Keepers, 6s. each Gold Alberts, 60s. per oz. Silver Thimbles, Is. Lockets, 25 per cent, off Jet Goods, 50 per cent, off Clocks, below cost 50 Handsome Seta of Brooches and Ear rings, 25 per cent. off. CASH, NO BOOKING. SALE TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH. Open Nightly till 8 o'clock. j F. IT. LEWISSON, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK! A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact,' Efficient, Durable, AND COMPLETE. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can ran it without fatigue. It is p "'";uraph of Mechanical G* DiHB. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only pra tica Low-price Lock-stitch Sevv'i,. d .^^^nj ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest ; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruftles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well cm Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T<'.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necesscwy for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £1 os. With Table and Treadle £6 15s. Witli Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. ' We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Homo Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge, j, V . B REDA, SkQi'tUuid-streot,



GHOLLAH'S j CJ-Reat Indian Cures.; fI2T (Tiger Brand). *®H THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome puffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care- < fully avoided. j.,.,.™ Their worth and merit have secured for them in every part of New Zealand the confidence ot the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received troni all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, 1 have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefltted by the use or your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 187(5. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol -1 all's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine 1 beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony front severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your 1 thcu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better niter taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism, lily appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fjied. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.- Sir,—l have plea sure in stating, for the' benefit, oi others, that 1 have derived'the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my'rest was much disturbed at night, ray appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health arc much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been, brought about by the use of 'your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. PICKETT." "Dunedin, :51st August, 1876—Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. lam now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of Others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that, 1 attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it chose suUering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), Jonx Giukkkx, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to bo had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. "OISUUIT, DUBOUCIIE, & CO a > [Established 1819.]



SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC 6~^iS-> #DUBOUCHE & C°m g feiSijlP ICZZZZIi | SfolSsft IN lirrDS., QR.-CASKS, CASKS, &"f"LASKS. fa, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. I 5» OUY ER, G U ILLE T & CO . COGNAC. TRADE <&••/•?., W^ MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Q.ua.vter fl.'isVs Oaßftß. hihl TmjioiHn.l fln.ulr« IIJ 11. S X 1 N N E R, T'• o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINEK, on tho Old Sits, VULCAN LANK. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ollice Pittinera. &.c, Sr.o.. f^i HEAP DJtA PE R V STO RE. \J SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but [ have several lines bought much under value, which Tain offering at very low prices, to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, J>rapory; Boys' Suite froni 3s. 6d. to 13d.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.: Ladies' and Child ren's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. mHE GREATEST WONDER OF." JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved those famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to tha life of a miner, or those living in tb c bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often Toeset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. iiiiiiiiiiiii 1.3 the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers thrpvigh. out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the ProDrietor THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, Oxford-street, London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from {.lie United States. mou RISTS TO THE HOT LAKESi JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at 1). H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland N.8.-GoQd. Gto»hs foi" lioraesi is, (id, per week, >



WINKS AND JJ AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, 1 AUCKLAND. I i ! IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, I BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER . MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, VENETIAN BLINDS AND BLIND HOL LANDS. I BRASS AND "WOOD CORNICES & POLES, I FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, j DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS, j SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, FEATHER BEDS, &C. &c. Agents for the " GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, SIIORTLAND - STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, &c. j ■ ! MILNE AND f< HOY C E HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES.



The following are a fow of the' Lines specially worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIEIIS, in I ,ace, Braid, Cashmere, &c., from Ss. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, ROYS' AND MEN'S PANAMAS, from 3s. lid. SASH RIB B 0 N S All Colours, Is. id. per yard. lOC BEADED SATCHELS 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS arc still being Sold at Very Cheap Hat.'ss, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & C H 0 V C E, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLES]LEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



OUGHT TO BE KNOW N. Whau Hotel, Situated Six ItoJES from AuciKL and. Two 'Busses run iv ice each way dailj'. Admira ble accommodation for the Tourist, Con va Jescent, Invalids seeking h< jalth, Business Men re quiring a few hours'relax; ition, or the lovers cif nature. The scenery surpasses any in the province. Paradise was a terrestrial garden," but nothing to be compared tc i the Whau. The very fact o:; the proprietor never 1 keeping an Hotel before, and dealing in nothi. ig but Brown and Cam; pbeli's Best Wines, Spirii 'is, and Beer, is a certaf n guarantee that the cc liar is KOOti. Stabling rnr.fl Pari^n^b^r, - *



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, ! HOUSE, SHIP, © AND W 72 GENERAL DECORATIVE FAINTER. W # « H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the --. Province. H H J.II. requests attention of Builders and pi) others to his New Glazing Tariff. m M ° .T. HENDERSON. ' 8, wyndham-street. ttTXs" he r and cTo^ fi a wholesale, Shipping &1< amily ! BUTCHER, _ , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, i Auckland. ! Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N b —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt Of order. Families waited on in town or snhnroa. i A " "~1~0 V E T T A.O TAILOR, &c, WELLTCSLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Bees to inform his customers and the Public that he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a continuance of past i favours. I TnE Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c, auk ! Entirely New. axd of the Latest Dssigkh. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. jmA VL O R'S PAT EN T SEWING i J_ MACHINES j? . s^i\ JL S" The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T. PE A C 0 CX, OPTICIA N, AGENT, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. IVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM IS MISSION AGENCY, Noegrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 21) years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping i rade, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that lie has commenced business at the above address, under the style of v\ LLLIAiM ASH BY & CO.. as General Shipping and Insurance agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the linn are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge oil the requirements : of passengers on a lon£ voyage,'orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London. November tO. IR7fi. ■\TEW ZEAL AN D INSURAN CE J3I CO3IPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be eitected with this Company. . Hulls Insured tor the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. OB' Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE. Manager. AI U X U H O T E L. AnCIIIDALD C-AMrBELL Kegs to intimate to old friends and visitors that he has lieraoved to his own Hotel on the bill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, also paddocks for cattle. To those who wish to pass a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the ' Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from Onr-.hiniira three times a w«ek. /^ ENU I N Eg AL E Oi'' CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, &C. Christmas Bargains TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER, AT THE WELL KNOWN pot rp pot. JL We have JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship incuts of Fine Fruits, especially selected for our Christinas Trade, and will oiler them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea oi: the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Elemc Raisins, 6d. perlb. New Currants, ukl. per lb. Splendid ilobartown Jama, in jars, GM. perlb. in Sib. tins, 6id. „ Choice Now Figs, in 21b. boxes, 3s. (3d. per box A Fine Light Sugar for 4-kl. per lb. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and tlraa get full VALX7E for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Pek lb. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on the Corner; Also, at Grahamstown and Skortland. m 1 A Merry Christmas to you All. -m T~X~M~If~S BUTCHER, <tf CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest. Notice. .BalJast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay Qf Islands Coal. Also, l^irewood (out or uncntt. at reasonahlw ratew. J~ ona~~N s op pet. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Qtjeen-street. Agent for Mr. A. TC Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Pasyensers. Ortnltnr SO. 187 R. FIEEWOOr-! FIREWOOD FIREWOOD i In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to ; \ arrive, we have made the following reductions 3 for cash, delivered in the city :— j Long Wood 12s. per ton t Cut Wood 13s. per ton s H. & P. GIBBONS,



Y^NET lAN -O LIN D S WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERPfmT^ ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE Hat? ATED AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BTT^ MANUFACTORY INl) CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STRFi?^ Of any dimensions, in any number from n **> I to a Hundred, within a given time of ti? 118 best quality, and reasonable pricp* and sent to all parts of Xew Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer anfl t porter of the Material, Practical Blind at r l' and Wire Worker (many years estabnsWiker City Koad, London), Manufacturer of* at description oi' Window Blinds, Plain an rt n mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned l^" repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HonS corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland . WPHILLIPPS~AND~SONsiSff a COLOUR, & GLASS MERcM? Importers of Paperhana-ings, Scrim, Paints m Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French PniiT Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Pi7r Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photoeranv' : Giass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moulff Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed S-ishf1 Doors. &c. Glass cut to size, and caroft.ir packed.-fIA & 97, O.UKKN-STHEET Kb^ ' i?d ward fnnnnnrv JJJ BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' | Established ISGS.] 1 AllTkinds of Ilotiso and Ship Joinery Shm, I Fronts, Shop and Oilioo Fittings, &c!,'&c p : prepared at the shortest notice, with "' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in e*«t Branch. ' , EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBEItT- S T It E E T NBAI4 Market. ' r]HI-IE Undersigned are Gash Pcj I JL CHASERS of HIDES, SHEEPSKTV*' I WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest mSbi '■ ': rates, in ony quantity. || Consignors direct will have prompt and in mediate cash remittances returned at satasfat tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Taxners and Leather Manufactures! E Auckland. I 1 f\ II E A P D V, A P eTy I *O ESTABLISHMENT. D. MCPHERSON, KARANGAiiAt»E Road. Choice Dress Materials, plain and fancy A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s- Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear -Ladies', Maids', Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers. &c..at Selling On PRTGER. WAKNOCK B R OTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Itichmond, Cox's Creek. Offlrp •—Dnrliain-st.rcot,. Auckland. T M. M c L A C H L A N, <LJ> 9 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at aLaige Discount Off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6i; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth ls.M. [ A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present f". season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades, Is. 2d.: worth Is. 10d. ! Aline of " Caschemore de Soie," a soft corded! Black Silk, warranted to wear by tie; makers, at a reduction of Is. Oid. petyaidJ. This is without doubt the best and cheap-; est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lewer pris than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open iii:; few days. Others to follow by m\ vessels. -gjIIREWOOD ! ! ! "K1IBEW00D!!!* WANTED KNOWN, that I am now prepares to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in air quantity, at the following prices (terms cash).- Hi Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. 6d.; upwards. ■! of ten tons, at wholesale prices. —Address:K JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard. If Breakwater Road. PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOI'jS. I MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS "AND I THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufactsrers wB :| receive immediate attention. TMPROVED STEEL FLOUR MILL 1 W. HALL (Late Partner of Nioholls and Hall), ;« ALBERT -BTKEE'I, -"car Wyndham - Btrc*1 wisi\"sto inform 1!io Public of Auckland'J he has ; ommenced business) on his ownacco« , and having worked for J. Case for seven jear| .; is a guarantee that any work entrusted tow-: m care will be done satifactorily. «_■« W. HALL is the holder of a First C ass rw for Steam Flour Mills and Dresser; also, i* m class Prize Portable Ovens. __—^ M TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOR 1 AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at - I t& GREATLY REDUCED PBl^.l C. a7 HARRIS, J B R I T O M A R T ROA w. A^r) nt t.bp Spit. NnTiW"' ! [ESTABLISHED 1812.] ft KM WJ A M I E S c UNDERTAKER, &c -'. +her in W I Is prepared to execute Funerals, e..i.t ci » class style or plain, at strictly moderate t .^ ■ Welleslky-stkbet East, two.oow* Queen-street. ' H^uNEirAl^^oNr^ll lishment, top of Hobson-street. ,^| ,1 The charges includes all Lemt \^\ I I Minister's Fees, so that customers _J, ,J | further trouble beyond giving«| %J£cd, ■ . | Coffins always on hand. j and Tombstones supplied. V ej"° bt yned' Brown, may be seen, and prices odm«» j on application to N. ]\lcuula^^- : --^a» | 7S E 0 B~G E AX E \JT Freeman^ Bay w0B gS. BOAP AND CANDLB w | Cash BuYerßofTajow^^l