TH r ETEAIS& STAR, MONDAY, DEGEMHER 24, 18V J.

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ALFRED BUCKLAND "~TOESDAY^ND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHEgHEE P Jp A I B WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, | For EWES, I On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; AND FOR RAMS, ON WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. CJALES of WOOITSHEEPSKINS and fe HIDES, EVERY FfQDAY. at 10 clock. woolpacks. alfredlsuckland. Thursday, december 27. "zz the remuera yards. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, i Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 100 head Well-fatted Cattle 400 Fat Sheep and Lambs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28. T H E HAYMAR XE T. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 28, at 11 o'clock, 1 c-ta-nnoh Heavy-draught Mare I Handsome Heavy-draught Filly, 3 years 1 BlackWly, 3 years old, quite to ride or 1 Grey Gelding, active and good in a Buggy ALFRED P.TTf!KLAND, I FRIDAY, DECEMBER VS. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, at 11 o'clock, 2 Handsome Well-bred Riding Horses, from the Bay of Islands. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4. THE HAYMARKET. A WOOL SALE will take place, at the BALES will be catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. CUTTER 'HEATHER BELL.' THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Well-known Cutter HEATHER BELL, 24 32-64 tons register, with all her kails,, nearly new, Gear, Anchors and Chains Dingy, &c, &c. The above vessel has been recently coppered, and having received a thorough and complete overhaul, is in first-class order. Inventory and any information on application t0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF, BOOK DEBTS, &C., &c, COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY.!! E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings- The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture and Fittings. «,.,,„ ~ The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coals on board the Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that or theFiiian Government. &C, &C. &C. The above Steamers have only just been in spected and received their Government certifi cates in November last. For absolute sale without reserve. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. EPSOM HOUSE AND GROUNDS, (FREEHOLD). rfIHE Subscriber has received instruc- JL tions to sell by auction on the Premises, on Thursday, 27th December, at 11 o'clock, EPSOM HOUSE, containing nine rooms, with Balcony, Verandah, Outhouse, Tanks, Regis tered Sto^e, &c, situated on the best part ot the Epsom Road, commanding a magnificent view, and well adapted for a Boarding-house or Ladies' School. Also, The PIANO and FURNITURE, including Cheffonier. Wood and Iron Bedsteads and Bed ding Spring Mattresses, Tables, Chairs, Glass Plated-ware, Clock, Carpets, Pictures, Stereos copic Views, Gold Weights and Scales, Jfwc nests Small Drawers for Shop, Books, Meat &afe. set of Silver-mounted Buggy Harness, Coffee Mill, Pepper ditto, Fenders, Sofa. Lamp, & Terms:—One-third Cash; Balance may re main at Bank Interest. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26. JUNCTION YARDS. FOR SALE, at Junction Yards, on Wednesday (Tuesday teing Christmas Day), at 10 o'clock sharp, 50 head Fat Cattle 300 Fat Sheep Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Veal, Calves, &c. AT 10 O'CLOCK. jFTTTNTER & NOLAN •WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH, try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with the Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons. Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. . . , Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers1 repaired and rated by Transii Observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AN£ JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. jgACKS! SACKS! SACKS: H <JSMI to Purchase any quantity Good X A?,n?vtn nd Sacks; Salt Bags. Wk ■ Applyto R< BAIRD, ■B , Victoria-street.



1 [Established 1858.] " j Wj MARKS, . ' HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, Pipe and all other Plumbing ,4, cEiWTsIBEET, AUCKLAND. WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man- T^rand at Lowest Remunerative Prices. Grand Show op SUMMER COSTUMES. A. LTNABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 C OBTDMESi 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 SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to matcb. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and ■will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited, a TI N A~B UR V & QO., 204 & 206, QUETCN-STREET, Auckland. mAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First- class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and McKaig, Queen-street, Nest E. Waters', Confectioner. m~ All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. <^HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease c those centrally-situated Premises, corner c Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mi Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sai maker &c, would intimate his intention c I OONTIxSUING THIS BUSINESS IN AX. TS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fai share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking th Shipping Community and General Public fc the liberal patronage accorded him during th last ten years, and from his personal knowledg of the Business, hopes to secure a continuatio of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him N B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS an TARPAULINS always kept in stock. fTJ) N FIDE N C I XHE A.RGYLE XJ-OUSE, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREE1 HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPER and CLOTHING of the well-known House Mr. J. W. Pearsb, would remind his frien> and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messi Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, ai can confidently assure them that he will gi satisfaction in every branch of his Establis ment. The Stock having been purchased at a 1c figure, H. H. trusts that it will find v rea< market, and as an inspection is only wanted prove this, he feels positive that a thoroui appreciation will be the result, having deti mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MOD RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the E nstant. fegj^3 ZZ^'S' T> ÜBL I 0 NOT I C J. THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARAJJ-AKI), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCI BUSINESS, at the Top of Shortland-strei in the above Branch, and having obtained t Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able 1 undertake work of any description in suet manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, renewed, or dyed a ' colour, without requiring to be taken to piec Damask Curtains and Table Covers clean< dyed or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, be Jet, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preservi : the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewi 1 or dyed, and well pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. 1 Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colo N.B.—Orders left at the above address v receive prompt attention. B~E~ E H I V : SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors a .^■, Bootmakers, in thanking their c w^S&i tomers for past favours, informs th mm%& and the public that they have Remo\ *Sg!&r to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warrant Reasonable Prices. i JxLELDRUM & UON, SHORTLAXD-9TRE "T MER R V CHRI aT M A With pleasure we make known that we hay Large and Ciioioe Sutply CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICI SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold Small Profita and Quick Returns. Jams. Stone Fruit, 7id per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR tIFe MILL 10 [ FRENCH & CO.'S : JJ^EW REASON'S JLEA Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended, ior Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices-2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 $ Ib. t Reftned Sugars and General Grocer: of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. ) GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., f WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCE] Peoples Tea Warehouse, i Opposite (Ji^y Market, 252, QUE -STREET, AUCKLAN Branch Stores:—MAßY-STRICET, IShc land, and "WEN-STREET, Grahamstowi



rTKITEI) SERVICE HOTEL, i' U QUEEN & W^fffiSy-STHKKTS: JOHN HANCOCK, Pboprietor. IMPORTER OF s^gg N WINES AN° AUCKLAND. N.Z. gIFGIWHARE" HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. CHARGES MODERATE. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. — I QCCTDENTAII OCCIDENTAL I Occidental Hotel. mssm best of accommodaUon. ERKiNSi p rop netor. NB.-Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Brf be seen. __^ —s- -7^ B —I~T ERIO N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H U H U. ~AMES~~WILLIS support, assuring them no trouble will be^reo. of Wine, and Spits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, : First^siStab^ng. ? LL_l_^_ HE CRITERION HO EL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation kor FJ^ies. SAMPLE BOOMS FOR COMMERCE GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS" WINES AND fHOTS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Ch«es. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. I^EWMARKET H' TE L. CHANGE OF"PROPRIKTOPjn-. George Robson (late P™vd> of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform thpubhc ot Auckland and the respected reeu*tem the immediate neighbourhood °^ e"£npg' t o £» he has taken the above Hotel, an*>pes to be favoured with the patronage all ow customers, and wiU be glad to -w-ome new _ ones. ■ :7rT~ h DOINT RUSSELL OTLk D. ARKILL beK E£ O£form gravelling public that he ha- made great "^'.U? Q l£ \° the above well-known Hotel and add tjon to 3f other excellent accommodation, is now £ for the special convenience ofavellers Dy of ev-| n e ]3 e3t of Wines and Spiritsi £ Hancock's parkling Ale. OISQUIT, DUBOUCHi & <-0 le [Established 18] or -— 50 SHIPPERS OF BRAND COGNAC IK TiUJja., QE-CASKaO^. & FLASKS. tY n. SoleAgentsforAuckl AN &ro 2 -rotjyekT^et & co' nd -t*' COGNJ ye DW TRADE MARK. er >E' 18001 ---3 th MESSRS. LEWIBROTHERS, nil _. „„„„-*>* fhp aam for this Celebrated They havo always Hdds../Quarter OABlrn. Hasoß. and Tmtvy 1*""* • WATER! WA*!! WATER !! ! — we, IfyouwantWaterlfatrcasonableprices the call on R. CHALMKH <X>< Pj?i?Jf ™ t *et to Gasfitters, DornwelW'^gs^Darßy street. ti a Licensed Ph*mbers fd* City Wateiworks. X " ALE ed Muntz MeW Naila •ar- Portland CA 1, . • Trncriiß>i Mfl tanks mg sklmot^ Calif ornian. w £uRIE. 7 WYN) M-STREET- - M R- T 1'1""' ,vill SURGEON Wakkfield- DEN TI S T,|^^j street. E ' T«A<-h retracted 4lt Pain D- T Dr- Clovefp Teetb ©actractea a^dldo Gas . LGIH , _r T -; T7 - - I-, V* red. <r>d h A' L A v ■ u» C BUILDEgfONTRVOTOR, s- pi R E S/S_H_l PMEN TS. re a-^ 65(j JkS CEMENT, Ex Cityook an<i Famenoth. ES ' J A m/ b L A I X I E, V )RIA-STRKET. «a. FOUR DCJ FROM THE UNION DANK, HT/ifTf —fT/TIPR) c Contractor to the Vi Pity rl for the Emptying of Earth Olosets Pnvf 3' Ces3 Pita' &c, is prepared tJ: oVtf^H infc 7 t0 ftll requests regarding to attend pu. d6giring haVfi the said N n ?ace?atten/eitherwceklJ r'fortn^ ht? y 'Or ! " pl£« ,?ate^N t^e same done by leaving a | otherwise cL ba] or writtftn> with the Sffiu? S1" 0^ City Council Offlce : c Queen-streof . _,„ Ci i ,I E 8110 TH E RS) i ifVTB CKOMBIE'Si wriv . & ART PHOTOGRAPHIC I ROYAi|&ALLKRIKS, ' 1 ,x Tflaak, Queen-street, Auckland. Opposite IT i „. t .. straits, from C.D.V. to Life Size ' ;l Ee Firstcl«,, v children's Portraits taken at modem ■, ¥?X7n|T3"~«C"HEN"KrTB.ouse and I"* oilubers, Gasfitters. Copper, Tin, -*--, r,.- Jfers, &c, Albero street, opposite J ttna be} , j eav e to acquaint the Tempera3 and and su burbs that thny have publicio| gag a bove, and having had j R q started &i oa i experience in the above «•«. thoroug| to navi , a B haro of public patron business|i wag for a num ber of years J r-n ?^ c" uMessrs. Palmer's Ship Yard, New- 1 i-L*. Plumboi^ p & s are a ig o Licensed obt castle-oihe Auckland Waterworks. n Plumb (f !



TARGE DEI Ppi EN T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Haxd :— Paris Millinery r T Fancy Drees Goods Feathers rj Black & Cd'd Flowers Silks Sej Printa Ribbons r* Muslins Is»ißhiefs v^ Mourning Ma terials Flcius i , . . S g ? Paletots <J Cetumtw R Manchester P Goods Tarachtites B QH of every dcs- CQ luwa P CriptlOO. i O . W jloves r—K Q § Hosiery "^ m ( Pj Tweeds 'Corsets S Shirts r_^ ? Ties Underclothing HH Collars Baby Linon \^ Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ■ J Straw Hats Tunics —(:)— H=< The above in Pelisses both Cloaks pfi^j Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY. DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises* ClothinGt MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. SSL Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that wo rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who onoe patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Jffnn's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and DicedPagote, from 17s. 6a. C A R GO & M c X A I G, QUEKtt-STKEET. gr SHIETS, ■©> Perfect Fit &Supekior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to wi.ich they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and .Kino Linen Fronts, &c.,35. lid. 4s. Gd., ss. 6d., 6s. <>d., and 7s. Cd. COLD SHIRTS-— \, Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel.' CARGO & lyr CT7AIG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S v EOF V, N S HI V A Nl A YTHE TEST C L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET, NOT THE CORNET PLAYEK, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon i.he Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' nis t^tock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident, that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quali'y will succeed a rawing as /CROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Giris. PKECES for the MILLION. TROUSERS, from t MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from i h i (extra big sizes) -*-/ COLLARS, per box, from I GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will ™11 upon their old friend LEVY, and he guarantee* to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. &F~ The Old Address : "It/f ONSTEE. /CLOTHING TyjART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite McArthur & Co.'s Buildings. D W I N AUGER. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _o O _ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made —i** Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES W VI In every Branch - at Lowest *^" ot Auckland. Prices! The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept Agent for the Evening Stab. E AUGER. PARNELL.



QRGANS! AUGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. 'Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN ~& SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand . ■jVTONEY TO LEND, on Mortage.— i-V-JL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-atreet. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to fifav LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-clas* h-< ---hold security, at low rates of int<>r<«u— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or -.mall sums at a moderate rate of Interest. - Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, fthorti and-street, next the Post-office. UiNli* TU LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. HKISTMAS "VfEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! JLI GIFTS,! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Chkistmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c., &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCET. A FB"W DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET, Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keya, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa*ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. , OHN K. SMITH, BUTCHER, PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adioining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar<?e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2Jd. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3}d. to 4d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. A~lTl) J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101 Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland., PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS) Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &o. Glabs cut to size, and carefull pacfcwH .—i* it. r;7. QUERN-STREET. J,A Al X S BUTC HE R, ..:;■ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goocls CU-ared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas ancl I*A7 of falands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nncif.l. at. r^-Rf*nnn.hi« ralw«- WI L L~I A M M O R G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [ESTABLISHED 1565.] 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, Mad I- to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. v«-£Sr Goods forwarded to gany part of the oun try. X ELAN D BKOTH EX S, WOOL MKRCHANTS, 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. Counr> ■ orders promptly executed, Go«vi.- -hipped to all the Colonies. TU KUTCUEKiS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS. AND OTHERS. The Undersismef! are Cash Pxtrchaskks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannhrs and Leather Manufacturers. Ano.klfinrt. /NJ3JI IST MA S AND IS7B. J. L. HATSWELL, GROCER, &C PRINCES-STREET, Has on Sale : NBW FRUITS, ex.'LATE Arrivals, Imported especially forjthe Season, Consisting of Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Muscatels (extra choice), Almonds, Figs, and General Christmas commodities; also, a new variety of Ornamental Confectionery, Cosaques, Luggage, and last, but not least, the well-known and valuable Prince of Wales' Jewel Packets. School Committees and Country Storekeepers treated liberally during the holidays, by pur chasing at J. L. HATS WELL'S, Princes street, Opposite the Northern Club. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Heart Master. ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Chargesjnqderate. S~p eg ial notice; TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP & CO. will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mable Mantlepieces, Nails, &c. at Specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will ba taken over by the Auckland Timber Company. f\N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORI A-ST EET. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Geh-at North Road. to builders and others To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZE WARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to; or on the nremises. ¥. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; ;13 QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank).



gPECIAL riHEAP X INES m DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Win, Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A I arse Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Chortp Dress Materials Chei-r> French Muslins A .Toh l.f-.o of Extra Quality Black Silk ■ »-i«»- one-third the original prices. .-;> iiji r»; ..., *plon did value, at 8/11 i. , • i -.'-huwdioughta Job) at 2/11, worth C..-. ■.!•"•* ■>.'!''. i^ice Fischus, Capes, &c, at 1, »(Im-<-i! Prices t „. [.*..• Cuiuins, Table Linen, Quilts, -:.. ■ ■■ ;--ir-, and Manchester Goods, for the CnriSinin.s Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coate, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coate, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c. All Marked at Low Pricks for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys' Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. ]GL Atkins. nn|HE /^HEAPEST TTOUSE T NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OB" DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSW FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V*'-Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (Thh New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAELf AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities. Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the Period! This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant: it will not blister or warp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS," In Laoe. Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WINES & HALL. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTtfRERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents for the GROTER & BAKER SEWING-MACHINES. .-#23^ mHE Thorough- " SPRIG OF SHILLE- To stand this Season at the Farm of the under signed, and travel the surroundings, calling (if inducement offers), as follows :— Monday—Pokeno and Queen's Redoubt Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and ±-apal;ura. Fri d ay—Mercer. Saturday—RangaririL Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. US. For Pedigree of this splendid Stallion, see Cards. All payments to be made by the lßt January, 1878, to WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. VTOTICJS OF REMOVAL. WILLIAMS & 00. beg to inform their friends and the public generally that they have RE MOVED from No. 1, Fort-street, to the Premises next Custom-street Hotel, Fort-street, where they will be pleased to receive orders as usual for Sails, Tents, Tarpaulihes Risk and Van Covers, &c. Xji D U C A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley ami 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, Kaipa Terms moderate and inclnsiv 1 HREN FRIED BROS. Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. nHEAP TOMBSTONES. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, LOENE-STREET, AUCKLAND. Designs and Prices sent post free. AU work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. HWA I T E • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247. UPPER QUEEN STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr> .T. Leydoan. ~~R. M © N^ A^ B, o Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £g* Shipping Supplied. "^ YiCTOEIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Havk Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground.



W. X HAY^AR L| FUNERAL UNDERTAKER UPHOLSTERER, A MATTRESS MAKER, WYNT^H AM.STREET. DE V I t • gunmaker, 24 4, Queen-street Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muz? loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con ce.ntrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadW Shot Guns * Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements or every deacriD tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swctfds v Fishing Tackle Fireworks. HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH' MENT, Wyndham-strert, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care -will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up -without their presence, by a system of self-measurement to be had on application. ' HOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES 1-E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will be • First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken : Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. a Lon don Artist and London Prices 'AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c. i"IHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its Benches.—CM Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. TTTR TJXTON PTEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildiners. ~DIMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERy JLIj Rimmel's Toilet "Vinegar, a pleasa tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fames. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Eose-Leaf. and otb^r Toilet Powders, in boxes! andpackets Rimmel's Aquadfntine cleans, whitens, and pn^serrea the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- -. tion3 will bear jhencefortk the _J25 annoxed Trade Mark. _ iSfSj E. RIMMEL, Perfumer bjrfB*Bs^i2sPt appointment to H. R. H. the /S^rP^^ Princess of Wales, 96. Strand, uuniiu 1' London. /"I HATEFUL. —COMFORTING. EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestian and nutrition, and by a careful application o* the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack: wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, THRKADNKKDLB-BTREET, & 170, PIfXJADIIX, Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London. A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE _3l monuments, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscrint.icms Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEW* «-<.>i>lT>t/>r. Ahfiril««i. Scotland TW-IXEY'S BLACgK LEAD. "Cleanliness." . ~ W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and au kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished steeJ, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d.. and M. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by ail Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12,. Sono- Square, London. . mHE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these i*™"— remedies to be most effectual in curing eitne_ the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more paaticularly . incl? en t^ to the life of a miner, or those living m m, Occasional doses of these Pills will guard th» system against those evil& which soi often d«s* the human race, vi :-Ooughs, colds, arid auj orders of the liver and stomach—thefrequ^. forerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, »« OTaHOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT _ Is the most effectua remedy tor "j wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, an 4. tnthe diseases : in fact, when used according w<* printed directions, it never f aifc to cure »"» deep and superficial ailments. . _ M These Medicines may be obtained from '»» respectable Druggists and Storekeepers un«» out the civilised world, witli directions i»» in almost every language. Proprietor. They are prepared only by tkePWJPWL^ THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 653, OsforQ-BtK»* London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may eata» rom th« IT-nitorl Statin. -~