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• B. TONKS lb 0. CARR , FRIDAY, MAY IS. AUTUMN RACES, MAY 24 and 25. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Stewards of the A.R.C., to sell on Friday, May IS, at 12 o'clock. Grand Stand Bar 2 Booths, already erected. Stables. T?t»TO\KS.I iH[R- C. CARR B* J TO-MORROW. STEAM ENGINE, HAY PRESS, CHAFF CUTTER, HORSE, OMNIBUS, ' HARNESS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs. Bell Brothers, Avho are leaving Auckland, to sell, on Friday, at 2 o'clock, on the premises, LEASE OF PREMISES, Custom-house-street, in which a Large Produce Trade has been successfully carried on for many Four-horse Engine, Shafts, and Pulley Chaff Cutter by Bunclc Maize Crusher Weighing Machines Hay' Press Horse Di-ha- aud Harness Omnibus and Harness 30S Shares Crown Princess G.M. Co. 20 Share* Building Society And Sundries. Friday, at 2 o'clock^ TO-MORR"OW\ DUR HA M YAR DS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday (To-morrow), from Waikato, 2 Light Harness Horses, and 1 Upstanding Hack, by " Rattan,'' carries a Lady. AT 11 O'CLOCK. hunter & nolan, to-morrow! m. Jones & co. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms. To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, PRODUCE, POULTRY, GROCERIES, Also. Household Furniture, Crockery, GlassAvare, Miscellaneous Goods, Sec, Sec &c, Sec., Sec, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. 87 PACKAGES BLANKETS, RUGS, CLOTHING, WINCEYS, HOSIERY, HATS AND CAPS, TWEEDS, &c, &c, &c. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, May 23, at 11 o'clock, 87 Packages of BLANKETS, Rugs. Clothing, Winceys, Waterproofs. Hosiery. Hats, Caps, Tweeds, Waterproof Rugs, Sec. The Goods are now landing, and are suitable for tho approaching season. Terms Liberal. fridayTjune 1. the ii a ym a r k et. well-situated farm, on the road from ngaruawahia to hamilton. FOR SALE, on Friday, June 1, at 12 o'clock. The FARM belonging to Mr. Morris, adioin ingthatof Mr. Harris, on the Hamilton Road. It contains 350 acres, being sections 118a, lit), 120, 121, 122, J2i, and 126, Parish of Horetiu, County of Waikato. Improvements are:—GO acres fenced in five paddocks and cultivated; 5-roomed Dwelling-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed, Stockyard, Orchard, Labourer's Cottage of three rooms, and considerable plantation, together being a snug homestead, Avith a raiiAA'ay station on the property. For terms, apply to the Auctioneer, ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. A LFI! EDBUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY IS. THE H A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, Heavy Draught Colt, 3 years HeavA r Draught Filly, i years Medium Draught Colt and Filly Riding Mare Grey Riding Gelding. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY 18. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day. 18th inst, at 11 o'clock. The Well-known Mare "Mystery," stinted to " Pacific." ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. CHOICE BRED LEICESTER EWES. FOR SALE, on Wednesday next, May 23. at 12 o'clock (the property of W. J. Hurst, Esq., Avho has let his farm). 160 Two-tooth Leicester Ewes, in lamb to tbe progeny of imported sheep 2 Rams and 2 EAves, from the Leicester sheep imported by Robert Graham, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND MONDAY,~"MAY" 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES, DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to prepare for the sale by public auction, on Monday, May 28th, at 12 o'clock, of Four Cottages and Allotments, Dock-street and four Allotments in Avestcrn side of Dock-street, and fronting the Beach Road, Freeman's Bay. Full particulars Avill be given in a feAv days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 21. C I T V M ART. LARGE BUILDING FOR REMOVAL, ALBERT BARRACKS RESERVE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Improvement Commissioners, to sell by auction, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Large Wooden Building, near Symonds street. knoAvn as RadAvay Office. 85 by 35 feet, Galvanised Iron Roof and Spouting, well lined and divided into rooms ; two Grates, 25 WindoAvs, Fencing, Earth Closets, &c. Terms Cash. FRIDAY, MAY IS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HARMONIUM, CLOCKS, IRON BEDSTEADS, &c, &c, &c. TSIHE subscribers avi'll sell by auction, at X- thair Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, ISth May, at 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Ifron Bedsteads (double and single), Large Harmonium (by Rudall. Rose, Carte and U»,», about 20 Clocks in good order, Al*itra«:-;f;H, Tables, Chairs, Palliasses, tee— &c. BAKUEL COCHRANE & SON, AttCtisii&cr&



/p EOR G E H U L M E, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at such LOW PRICES that it is within the reach of everyone to get a CHEAP AND WHOLESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. ear cash price list :— PRIME SIRLOIN BEKF od. to Gd. ROASTING BEEF id. to 3d. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and Id. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) id. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY) : Fore-quarters 2d. Legs Mutton id. Loins Mutton id. MUTTON CHOPS Id. CORN-FED PORK od. to Gd. VEAL Id. 3d. and Gd. LAMB 2s. to 3s. Gd. per qr. PORK SAUSAGE Sd. GERMAN SAUSAGE Sd. REDUCED IN P RICE ox SATURDAY NIGHTS :— LEGS, LOINS, AND SHOULDERS MUTTON. 3d. per pound. ALL KINDS OF POULTRY, &C. SHIPS, HOTELS, and BOARDING-HOUSES Supplied at a Reduction. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. rtEOBGB nULME, BUTCHER, QTJEEN-STREE T, Auckland. E. P""' * C°- FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, QUEKN-STItK ET, AUCK LAX 1). E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex OXFORD Thurland Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaplin.— LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The Avholc of Avhich 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 the BEST VALUE e\-er offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FEEDERS. 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, Sec, Sec LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German- Reading Lamps, Sec, Sec, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPOR T" COOKING STOVES, Avith or Avithout hot Avater attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to o feet G iuches, with or Avithout covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best linished, 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. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruet", Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames. Kettle Stands. Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Urushers, 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-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot, Child's, and Plunge Baths ; Enamelled Cast Iron Plunge Baths, &c, &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots, Candlesticks, &c., &c. GARDEN TOOLS. FlOAver Pot Stands. Brackets, Fern Stands and Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plant Sprinklers, Famigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Foavl Houses, &c, &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware, with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting PoAvder, Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ing, Copping, and other Sporting requisites. MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Diningr. Drawing, and Bedrooms, iv great A'ariety. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO . OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the folloAving rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-L „ _r,.___. Total amount ingover cr VVeek- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 Q 130 0 0 6 years ...... 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 15G 7 G 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS receiA-ed at the following rates— 125 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice „ ... : „ , JOHN BATGKR.



JM. McLACHLAN, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, AVould draAV the attention of Ladies to THREE CASES of WINTER HOSIERY, which he has Just Imported, per 'Emily Chaplin,' from the celebrated house of J. & It. Morley, Wood street, London. These Cases, in addition the ordinary assort ment, contain the following novelties: — Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose Black Silk Hose ~ State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. ~ Tartan Cashmere Hose ~ Vertical Stripe do. ~ Fancy Stripe. Merino do. Men's Silk Socks and Shirts ~ Fine Mohair, LambsAvool, and Merino ditto Ladies' " Challenger" Dressing Gowns Felt Cloth Men's ~ ~ ~ ~ Ladies' Quilted Imitation Down Skirts ~ „ Real ~ ~ Sec At Half Price :— 1 ease Half Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Stuff. JOHN g M 1 T H IS RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AXD SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH, NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Queen-street. g | H I i & W >*iOy__2 I \%\% 5 I 1 k-2 =c _______ C 3*- r- J~ >* £. < s. p. c. 5 -- f k " — ■ puma! > s W L. I—i l—' E. ° P * II bzj o£K » 2 Eh o "• X O o 2 ( t> 7__ 01 ; E 2 a o EG P""N B S -~J '13 2. > v n *>* f " -*H X, to _, 3 - ~ H2 \_\ |<E Q2 CdS^ m c Srl g -3 g UpJ 2^ B * ' § & E3 °H2°* so 5 bj "Bo 4 8 S. K^^ ° — 03 '"0 2 n IS M _________• &% a hH OS" | H §^ ° tmn' I M 1 o A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION A2_ FACTORY, ALBERT-;J'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Xt Almonds BOILED GOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Coun Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l .ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Ever ton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation StraAvberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of eA-ery description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be alloAvecl for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—51 R. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after haying made a A rery careful analysis of A 7arious samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it Avill form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l haA Te tho honour to be, sir, your l obedient ivrvani, James M. Tv^yY^rovinci^



£^\ R O W N HOT EL, \J GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J a T A R /J\ JJ OTE L, Albert-street, Aucklan d. R. J. DAVIDSON, proprietor. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER O.v Draught. A7£ffi^^tys&*Y' TTTT lbeiit sgs*wse©^ JnLoTEL, QUE EN-ST REET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is Avithout exception the. LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in tho Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Q O KEN-STREET, Opposite the Savings Bank. rp H E THISTLE II OTE L, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. WAIWEBA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Mannger of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges Avill be Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10-s. per week, or Bs. per day. nd Class, £1 10s. ~ as. Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. TO OI NT RUSS ELL II OTE L, i JL. MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. . A Boat kept to enable Visitors to emoy a put on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. ARKWOKTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. TheabOA-c is situated Avithin a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, aud otters to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. TTNITED SERVICE HOTEL \J CORNFR OK QUEEN Se WELLESLEY-STUEETS. ms l™ Mp 111 fHfIMEw JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A U C KLA NO, N. Z. MASONIC II OTE L. PRINCES-STREET. THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has muc pleasure in informing his friends that ho ha secured the Proprietorship of the above cen trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under the new management, it is confidently expected that so avcll appointed and convenient a resort for citizens Avill command a large share of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern vieAVS of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands Only. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. I "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It seAvs with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine 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 eA-ery A-ariety of seAving for any wear, from the lightest muslins to tshe heaAdest; and avill even sew leather ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, IVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and Avill work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T- J.nen, or Cotton Thread. & It is not necessary 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 wo feel confident that whenever persons Avishing to buy Sewing Machines giA^e the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guagc, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £40s. With Table and Treadle £655. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with CoA-er, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped Avith our name, are not procurable, Aye will send them direct to pur chasers oil receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We haA-e appointed tho undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. "Bjl R E S H SHIPMENTS JD OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street,



AUCKLAND MODEL TBAI j SCHOOL. ] In Union with tub Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL. Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey inj>-: Mr. E. Eraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : ]\lr. H. T. PYCROFT. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9. and October 1. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year aro 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ipIITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \J WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. _ .. , V French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. "y rj 5" A y 5 E In, J.H. begs to inform customers Avho have been Availing for the Importation ot the Celebrated AMERICAN WALT HAM WATCHES, that the Shipment has arrived, and the same are now ottering from £(>. Their Avell-deservcu renown is sufficient guarantee. Also. Just Opened— A LARGE STOCK' ok RUSSELL'S GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES (Lever), from £7 10s. Russell's Machine-made, Strong. Durable, Reli able Hunting Lever Watches, for £5. SILV El 1 LE VER WATCH ES manufactured by Rotherham, Khrhardt, Cross, &c. Bernard's Celebrated Genevas. All the Newest Designs in BROOCHES. EAR RINGS. CHAINS, LOCKETS, &c. On Sale:—Watchmakers' and Jewellers' Tools and Materials. Aorentfor Sale of, or Exchange of, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, &c. Two Harmoniums, and three Splendid Pianos, for Sale. J. IJOWDEN, SHOI tTLAND-STREET. T\ E v * T T ' JL/e GUNMAKER, 2 11, QUEKX-S TRE ET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK :— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading FoAvling Pieces Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, E ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases. Waterproof Covers Game Bags, Sec. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chi'led Snot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle FireAVorks. TVT USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s.. will be allowed a Discount of 2s. Gd.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be ottered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just ArriA'ed, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey^. and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QT7TCjr.N-BTRKTr,T /"NHEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.-—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. LATE TRAIN. On TUESDAY, 15th instant, a Train will leave Auckland at 7.15 p.m. for Onehunga, re turning after the Concert, at 10.30 p.m. Calls at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T7AIPAEA RAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train Avill leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., fey Helensville. Table will be as f olloavs :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.18 p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 1-1 p.m. Helensville, arrive .. .. 1.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. JT AIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION. Intending Contractors can obtain Totara in any quantity from J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO. jr AIPARA RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland W Tharf for the Otamatea—T UE SD A VS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, (rfitinm! Munacsi'. ffTFTI TTOTICE OF R E M O V A L. Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortland street to QUEEN-STREET, nest Bank of



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, r . - ' C_( HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND S m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER.1 t=3 l-H >-/ I W Estimates furnished, and experienced! Workmen sent to all parts of the j w q ProAdnce. ft ~~ ! M J.H. requests attention of Builders and; '" pi] others to his New Glazing Tariff. j HH j C J. HENDERSON. . j&J ""l 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. 1 -v^rr T3HILLIPPS & OON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS QV THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs, Lithographs. comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every A'ariety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Starved, axd Veneered Frame and 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 Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. P FULL IP PS & SON. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street. "jQTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, 0. Remember this day ro do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every AAdfe Avho does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select cue of those useiui Companions and Helpmates, called SE \\ IN MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger, Jenny Lino, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's Neav Patent, Singer, W hes^er and Wilson, Howe, Grover and Baker, and other good makes. Just arrived, per Electra :—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Friction Wheel. Wards Arm Combination, and other Sewing Machines. est Weekly Payments Taken. "§x» C. DENNES, McABTIIUR Se CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS. QtJEEN-STRggT. SPECIAL N O T IC E. L IME! L I:' IE! L IME! ON SALE AT E. KEANE'S, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. rrTo BUILDERS.—B. KEANE having finished his NeAv Lime Works at Wi-i-arci. is novr pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are oirered. LikeAvise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under Avater, as tbe foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes Se Daldy, Fort-street, Avill aisply testify. SHEI j LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. X> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saAdng in Mortar. At the present loav price of Bricks, intending Builders Avill find it adA rantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the cit3" and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY". Agents. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave a3 follows :— /8.15 a.m. /U3O a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 111.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland -< 1.15 p.m. eAvmarket«( 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.m lfi-30 p.m. Tjl Q U I C X ' S livery and bait stables, Victoria-street, Auckland. 6&" FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages. Avith Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered ConA-eyances for Driving Parties to out-districts.- Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for NeA\-ton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.15 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 215 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.15 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 30.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ 4. 0 „ 30.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.15 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, S, 5.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's. Ponsonby; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, ay' \l be punctu ally attended to. J. THOMPSON. manager. GEORGE COOS'S 'BUSSES From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 15.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 5.30, 3, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, Wake field-street ■ORIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES -O weaves Onehunga— Auckland it a:m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. ■2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. fp.m. Special Coacb»srTir,-» r nrr-'-:n..nt. ,



y x n c t ias_ gYTTn WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERPnr.., ZINC BLINHS, &AY gg^Allli AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTVr MANUFACTORY iSb ■ CORNER OF COOK AND GREV-STRinn. Ot any dimensions, in any number from & to a Hundred, within a given time of ,£? c best quanty, and reasonable nricU and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer am; i porter of the Material, Practical Blind Ar .1 and Wire Worker (many years estabHsff 6! City Road, London), Manufacturer of £ dat description of Window Blinds, Plain nnH ni1" 1" mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned alfe repaired, and painted.—VENETl AN HOIS corner of Cook and Grev-strcets. Auckland mAYLOR'S PATENT SE\TNr JL MACHINES b The HAND MACIIINE is peiectionfor family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressinaiers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recomnended by hundreds in our midst who possesshem as un equalled. SeAving Machines of every kind paired. Authorised Agent: T. PEACOCK, OPTI CIA 3* SHORTLAND-STREE', ** Opposite, the Post-office. Aukland. PURE, IWHOLESOME, & ELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GRCDERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Mnufacturers will receive immediate attenon. m"~d~~M~X" T~0" S"A~U~~C~E. Vv r. HOUGH'S TOMATCSAUOE Is NoAA r Ready and he can guarantee it to I Jthej Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being fie from any in jurious ingredient, and warrantd to keep. The Sauce may be obtained 'holesale at the. Manufactory, Drake-street, Audand; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. _ yiCTOKI A STO Nl W OMS. Auckland, 17th'ebruarv, IST7. TO THE CITIZENS OF UCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—liitarting business amongst you. I have much plesure in bringing before your notice a few ver useful articles, Avhich I can now produce at ra;s nor yet known in Auckland, and which, f« price, design, workmanship and materials,iannot be super ceded in tne English markets. Having secured the serviceaf Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing paner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co.. oppcte, Arith my oAvn experiences, I can confidentl.ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMEN'- Mantelpieces, to any degn in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths. Hobb-flre and Ocn Sills Door and Window Sills al Lintels. ArchitraAes, Quoins,Balilrades, S: Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outsi- Chimney Tops And every kind of Blders' StoneAvork executed. MONUMENTAL— Monuments, Tombs, Loadstones, Boily stones, Foofstones, (osses, Sec, designs of Avhich are alwaysn vieAA'. ENCLOSURES— In Stone. Balustradin, and Perforated Panelling, to any dagn or size. In Wrought Iron, chas, light and cheap patterns on hand, tiny size.' In Cast Iron, patternsbaste and light in stock. All of the above are Aucand Avorkmanship. Address— JOHN BPAYN, VICTORIA-STRUT EAST, Door above. Messrs Kemporne and Prosser's [ESTABLISHE 1812.] WJ A M E S ON, • UNDERTAKER&c,, is prepared to execute Funerals, either j fust-class style or plain, at strictly moderate targes. wellesley-st:eet east, Two doors from %een-street. Funerals conducted! respectably, at mocrats charges, by N. McCULSKY, West Ed Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobsoncreet. The charges includes 11 Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that cstomers have no further trouble beyond gring the order. Coffins always on hanc Graves fenced, and Tombstones suppliei Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, an prices obtained. on application to N. McCilaky. GLADIOIUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnifient Collection of over 50 vareties. Also. HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TJLIPS, NARCISSI &c, &c., &c, R. BAIRT, VICTORIA SEED 3TORES VICTORIA-STRSET. THE GREATEST WONDER o*' MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these fa"B°u^ remedies to be most effectual in curing other the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints Avhich are more particularly incident** to the life of a miner, or those living in me bush. .. Occasional doses of these Pills will guana tne system against those eAdls which so often beset the human race, A riz.:—Coughs, colds, and (US" orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of iev r, dysentery, diarrhoea, ana cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores Avounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and _ ali *> *■ diseases ; in fact, when used accoruing to "* printed directions, it never fails to cure au**> deep and superficial ailments. . , . „n .'These Medicines may be obtained noMi » respectable Druggists and Storekeepers throng out the ciA-ilised Avorld, Avith directions tor «= in almost every language. _. „„_,-~i o r. They are prepared only b.v the Propr etor THOMAS HOLLOWAY, i'i>S, Oxford-stieei, London. u.onate V Beware of Counterfeit-- that mayeniana ftvwi t.hf, TTnit.fxl Stntna —