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TH ETENING STAR WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 28, IBV7.



ALFRED BUCKLAND. " AT AN EARLY DATE. THE H A~Y MARK ET. FOR SALE, at the Hay-market, *on arrival from Napier, 15 Heavy Draught and Light Harness Hor3es. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. THE H AY M A R X E T. THE PRINCIPAL WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON will be held on WEDNESDAY, the sth December. All Wool for Catalogue to be sent into Store by Saturday, Ist December. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVKRY FRDDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale :* WOOLP A C X S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, NOVEMBJSK 30. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, at 11 o'clock, 1 Hrni^Filfy^nbroken^yearsold 1 Chesnut Mare, medium draught, four years old 1 Light-harness Horse ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■ THURSDAY, JNOVJb,MBER29. THE R E M U E R A YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cow 3, Store Cattle 70 head Stores, from the North At 2 o'clock. 40 head Fat Cattle, from Waikato 30 Fat Steers, from Waiuku Sand Hills 80 head Fat Cattle, from Mangere 75 Fat Lambs, from Waikato 300 Fat Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHE "CIAIR 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 Hayjaurket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, WOOL! WOOL!! WOOL!! 1 THE subscribers will offer for sale by auction, at their Sale Rooms, Whangarei, On the above date, about 160 Bales Woo l. THOMPSON & FRATER, AUCTIONEERS, Whangarei. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTIES QUEEN-STREET, ' HOBSON-STREET, AND ONEHUNGA. BY ORDEPv OF THE EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WJI. DYER. npHE subscribers have received irestruc- JL structions from the executor in the estate of the late V/m. Dyer to sell, at their Rooms Fort-street, on Wednesday, 12th December, at 12 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, and others. HOBSON-STREET.—ParO of Lot 8, Section 21. City of Auckland, having a frontage of £6 'links to Hobson-street, with four roomed Cottage erected thereon. ONEHUNGA.—Allotments 2, 4, 6, and 8, Sec tion 19, Village of Onehunga. containing 4 acres, being corner 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 be obtained on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE-& SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29. CITY MART. FANCY GOODS, CHINA. OIL PAINTINGS, BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE, SADDLES, SADDLERY, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auctioi. on Thursday, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, 20 cases of the above Goods. For Unreserved Sale. Teimsat Sale. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. CHOICE VILLA SITES, MOUNT EDEN. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS been favoured with instructions from J. Kelly, Esq., Mount Eden, to sell by public auction, at the Market house, on Monday, December 10. at 11 o clock in the fore noon, over r/j CHOICE ALLOTMENTS, fromone *J\J quarter acre to three-quarters of an acre each. Particular attention is called to these Allot ments, as from their near proximity to Town, their sheltered and healthy position. th<^ land being of the richest volcanic soil (so strongly re commended by the Faculty for in health inspiring qualities), together with pood roads, and bointc m a rapidly rising and fashionable district, rendering them unequalled i..r business men and others who may bo desirous of obtain ing a site for a private residence, A portion of the Jan 3 is admirably adapted for market gardens, and having been cleared of all stone, is a chance seldom to be met with, being ready for immeriiatn working. Terms. —The terms will be made in the easiest manner possible, viz :—2O percent. ca3h ; balances can remain three.-five, or seven years, bearinar interest at C per cent, per annum, pur chaser having option to pay off at any time. Every facility will be given intending pur chasers to view the land, and the Auctioneer respectfully requests they will do so at their earliest qonvenience, to prevent mistakes on day of sale. Lithographic Plans may be had by calling for, or obtained by poit on application to the Auctioneer, of whom any further information may be obtained. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, Market-house. ELL SINKLNG.—The undersigned having had experience in Wcli-3inking, wiil Sink Wells either by day or contract.- Address, K. Wooderson, Karangahape Koad; or at this oflice.j. ..-.:.-.



j ~T> OTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags YT. & W, Fine Salt SOO boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&.8. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Why brow'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 jar 3 Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels C urrants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 21 doz. Neave'3 Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, J and J's (Albert's) - * Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c. "TCT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-stroet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. XXT~I~L L I A M MORGAN, \ V SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. S^~ Goods "forwarded to any part of the country. X[l X> U-K TE X & /~1 O. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Q.UEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxford Thurland Castle, Loch Urb, and Emily Chaplin,— LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are theBflEST value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Bras 3 Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cc€s and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings ; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, ■ with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu 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 and Tailors' Ire as, &c, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSPO RT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attac! - ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without coAings 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. ET.E i'KO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, " Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers", Orange Saws, Crumb Scoop?, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes. Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and . Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats Wool-boriered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; ENAMELLED Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &c. Sec. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pot 3, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c, &c. GARDEN TOOLS. F ower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Pla n Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c, &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knive3, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FfiACTKUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng, Copoing, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White ->farble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dining:, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. Samuel Ooombes & 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 CLOTHING MART, having .iust added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.roonis, making at once the MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of Tweeds, CDatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. Spt, To the "Working Man we oif<»r Special facilities, being able to make a Eeally Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One Guinea. AH other Measurementslequally cheaD. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line. Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. 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.



j SPECIAL LEWIS BEOTHSBS BEGTO NOTE THAT, IN CONSEQUENCE OPsANJALTERATION ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN THEIR FIRM, AND WITH A VIEW TO FACILI TATE THE ABOVE THEY HAVE DETERMINED TO BRING FORWARD A LARGE PARCEL OF General Merchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS v OF SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO 1 ARRIVE. THE WHOLE WILL BE OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADVANCES, TO CLEAR THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, AND THE s& Usual Facilities Allowed. ~®a I —THE— \- GOODS ARE NOW BEING OPENED AND THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WILL BE found- replete. An Early Call is Solicited. , N.B.—lt has been . ated in the HOME MARKET, by some of the other Houses, WITH A VIEW TO INJURE OUR REPU TATION, that WE SELL LOW; but as we SATISFIED WITH SMALL PROFITS, WE SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL COURSE OF BUSINESS without reference to the above remarks, and appeal with confidence to OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE OF THEIR SUPPORT NO EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH ■WILL BE ALLOWED, AS THE GOODS ARE ALREADY MARKED EXCEEDINGLY LOW QUEEN AND A LBERT-STREETS, JraL AUCKLAND.



I TTN TLI) SERVICE HOTEL, I VJ CORNFTR OF • QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STRICi;TS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A it c e'ii and. N. Z. OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six '-"irsl-class Bedrooms and Parlours,• the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colonyi In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to otter tne best of accommodation^^ N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. ■jt/T ANG A W H A R E HO TE L, V' NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Roomj for Families. £&• Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. OI NT 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. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's Sparkling Ale. T^RITE R I O N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O t ah v h v. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H jtel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wine 3 and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, Fii3t-class|Stabling. JAM E S WILLIS. TH E THISTLE HOTEL, Near the THEATRE ROYAL, QUE EX-STREET. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bar is UN-equalled. Every attention given to the Public. HENRY KEANE. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms foe commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS"WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cnarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Pkopkietok. PROVINCIAL HOTE L, PRINCESS-STREET. Auckland (next to the museum). J. G. WILSON, Proprietor, Has mnch 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 Wixkp, Spirit?, 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. .OMMEBCIA L HOTEL, HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. Oxe of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, IS NOW OPE N, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are fir&t-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-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. Walker, PROPRIETOR. ' T^TEWMAKKET HOTEL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.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. A LEXANDRA HOTEL. DURHAM AND CHAPEL-STREETS. d. mTcargo Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public that he has received (out of Bond) a Large Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. | TIDEN "y INE TT OTE L, eden terrace. List of Prices: — Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6$ bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 4/G (proof) ¥ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 1/ ? bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), i}\ small, 2/ %? bottle Cousen's aherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ f bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2 33 bottle • Amontillado Sherry, 5. ; small, 2/6 # bottle i Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 V bottle I English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. I In Case (Genuine Brands) : _ ' Hennessey's and Martell's Brand, 5/6 $ bottle j Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ %» bottle Case Brandy, J-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small. 2/6 V bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, i/ ; small, 2.9 ¥ bottle j Old Tom, 4/ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ 9 bottle Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ $ bottle EnglishjjAle and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted casesi of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. RDERLEY'S ON KHUN GA 'BUSSES Leave* Onehunga— (Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 pjn. 2 p.m. 5 pan. Sundat I 9 pan. i p.m. Special Coaches ue per agrexjueat.



KAIPARA HOTEL, TTraTiF/rcavrT/r/R;., JAMES HAND, having secured the Proprie torship of the above -well-known house, has made considerable improvements for the com fort and convenience of guests. He trusts that the elevated and healthy position of this Hotel will ever command the patronage of visitors to Helensville (low swampy ground being un healthy). J.H. will spare no efforts to give the travelling public the utmost satisfaction. A good Table kept, and the best of Wines and Spirits. JAM ES HAN D, PROPRIETOR. / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. TJ AMILTO N, WAIKATO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. *S" Agent: Auckland Evenixs Star. Gr R a n d Show OF SUMMEB COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE 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 Body Pieces COLOURED SILK 3KIRTS, 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. L INABtIEY & C° j 201 & 206, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland. lNew Spring and Summer dress materials. | . | \n. ATKINS}- — Has now for Sale, CHEAP, a Splei li Assort ment of m- NEW DRESS GOODS, "Sa ; suitaoie for the Spring and Summer Season of every variety, style, quality, and texture. ESk T=\ Pt g% tin |j § § Attention i 3 respectfully invited to this Season's Shipment, which is the Largest «nd Best-selected ever shewn in the city. The Prices are also veuy reasonable. $ii i i Also, Just Opened, MANCHESTER GOODS, CALICOES, SHEET i INGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, LONG 1 CURTAINS. TABLK LINEN, &C. ! A Great Reduction has been made in the Prices of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced List of the Home manufacturers. NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, &C, Just Received. i Splendid Lines in Auckland & Melbourne-made CLOTHING. The Largest Stock of MOSGIEL & IMPORTED ..TWEEDSin Auckland to select from. *2T Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS EXECUTED. A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds for Boys Wear. H. A? Kms "XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and 71bs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds,. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. tJ3L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. TBI . Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. , ILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, W ELLESLEY-STREET. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that she has opened, a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, &c, for the pre nt season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrimmed. from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladjpß, always on hand, or made to order. j Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvet, i Sarsnet, Collars, Sets, &c, &c. \ Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cKeap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired.



,-|>ONES 1 BONES! BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free j man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower ! i Queen-Btreet. by X^ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, WERE GAUZE BLINDS, A?n> PERFORATH D ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri :es, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. Corner of Cook GuEY-STKBErs. x^rr ttThii7l~i pps & q on, HAVE NOW OPENED", Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. SS, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Staixed, and Veneered Frame ash Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &c, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c., &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glas3 Shades, Deck Liprhts, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS^ 95&97, QUEEN-STRKET' IRELAND 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. Couhtr i" orders promptly executed. Good.* shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersizned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rate 3, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and iru mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tansfbs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. TR. G I L L M AN . 4 CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Onehustga, 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 has 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 trill in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from S a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in case 3of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. ' A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY.. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, Sec. All kinds of work executed in the s-aid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QCEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. DAHLIAS! HPk AHLI AS ! OU CHOICEST VARIETIES. PnVr- _Purchaser 3 choice, 10s, per dozen. ■ Selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS! Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage CucuiTibor N Broccoli Vcg. Marrow T Lettuce S. Vcitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 33. per hundred. : R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. Tjl D U C A T- I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive mAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING X MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple a**' -nibstantial i construction, little liable to c^sagement, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Frioti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. N.B, — All kinds of Sewing Machinesrepaii Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold . a reduced rate for a short time, to make roou, for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. WC. D E N N E S 9 has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent 1 p o _ n ;,, n Home Shuttle ; Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Hoi4 r } Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STKEET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Othtcrs.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana v 11 instructions how to use the above. GIL ABEE BR O THE ' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAI- FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices; Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously.



W. R HAYWAKj| FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, W YND HAM-S TREe| DE V I t 1 • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STEEET' Opposite the Market, f ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and fihm loading Fowling Pieces. p* Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps ;p a , ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Cm, centrators n Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadi D » Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Gama Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every A&m* tion V" v Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading RevolTers and Ammnniiinn Infantry S woJd3 . v Fishing Tackle Fireworks. At the Pharmacy. STANDARD HEEICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Elsinore.' ® New York-— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of the most useful kin;?.s. PACKER'S A4.L- HEALING TAR SOAP This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAW MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is. 6d., 35., and 03. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottle. SCOVTLL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SABSA. PARILLA and STILLtNGIA.the Great Blood Purifier and liver Tonic Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINE, for Invalids and Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTEBS, th Great American "Pick-me-up" and t Appetiser. As. 6du per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flat* lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PECTORAL: for .Chest Complaints and Influenza 2s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER Is. 6d. per bottle. AICKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CHEMICAL, AND PATENi£ MEDICINE IMPORTER, i . ÜBEN- -STREET, AUCEXANP. 7\ N " S A L E Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. j "T^T OTIC E. ME. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonbyand or Ded wood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the afore District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LA3IB LA MB! Cash Prices .— ■ ■' .' perlb. Fore-quarters Mutton _ ... 2d. „ Leg's and Loins _ -4d. „ Boiiins Beef, from 3d. ,; Roast Beef : - Id. „ Prime Cut Beef _~ Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork od. and 6d. „ Liimb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per IGO&s. • ■ N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. XJHT A. WATERMAN be^s to inform TT • bis friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hope 3 by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals atal honrs. ~\J[ O N U M E N T A L. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan «nd Co., in resuming Business on his , own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. VVictoria-street East, n orth side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and -will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble wc*k taken. The smallest order thankfully received. t3T Note the Address— : JAMES H. BUCHANAN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. RANSTON & FORSTEB COPPERSMITHS, PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEBS, BELLHANGEES, &C, &C. Having reported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Bjbasoh able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit aW Buildings . Water Meters (Gues and Ghrymes) Water Engines, Ito h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland June 23. XS77.' _______ .! 6, VVYNDHAM-STKI-JSf; t . HOUSE, SHIP, t=] GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER S * '—':,-'* ,_, Estimates furnished, and e?;perienced C Workmen sent to all parts of the w Province. _j * H __ & J .H. requests attention of Builders &* others to his New Glazing Tari£ a o — ° J. HENDERSON. * * S, WYNDHAM-STREET^^ A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY i W. H. F E N T 0 N (Late Him. & Fenton). By Special.^ft-ftj/Jtv Appointso6 ExceUency^ipiSls§l&ii>e Gover WHOLESALE AND RETAIL __, ft HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURED 64, QUEEN-STREET, , . : Opposite Bank of New Zealand. , ; AUCKLAND. .