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THE EYEinjTO STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2% 1877.



.Auction Sales. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. "SIfESDAY, NOVEMJBKK C ~ TH2i WAIUKU CATTLE SALE will be hPld in the Yards, next the Kentish Ho ttjj£i Tuesday, November B, at 12 o'clock. 10 ---nnHE NOVEMBER CATTLE FAIR 1_ will be held at Remuers on Saturday, lOvh November (the day following the Cattle Show), for a Mixed Jierd of X,OOO STORE CATTLE. Enßcl£6sent to the Hayma, .-sci before Satur day, Xovember S, will be catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLANP TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. THE HAYMA RXE T. WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! The First Sale of the Season will he held on Tuesday, the 20th November, -when about 4fhfh BALES will be pitched. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25. T.HE REMUERA YARDS. TCnOR SALE, on Thursday next, at [1 Jj o'clock, Dairy Cows, Stors Cattle At 2 o'clock. 100 head Fat Cattle At -i o'clock, 150 Store Sheep _~, . 400 Prime Fat Wethers, ox St. ialda, from Watigaivni SO Fat Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. Wanted to Purchase—2 Good WORKING BULLOCKS, leaders. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. QALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k3 HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale : WOOLPACK S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. """' TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. CHOICE AND ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES, PON SON BY. G. W. BIN N E V HAS received instructions from Stanntis Jones Esq.. to sell by auction, without reserve, on Tuesday, Gih November. The remainder of the FERNSIDE SPRO PERTY, commanding the best views in Ponsonby. The Allotments are on the Ponsonby Road, between Franklin-steeet and the Paddock re cently sold. Plan and full particulars at the Mart, Queen-street "foTEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE | J3l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,00f>. Reinsurance Fend £100,000.., Insurance against LOSS KY FIRS of ever? description of Property may be ejected with this Ccmpftnr. Hulls Insured for The Voyage or 'iime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by j steamers and sailing vessels, Risks en Specie subject to siicciai arrangements. Sit" Liamilr- Pr.o:-xi>\'T;z ?un. ftIMTRGK! P. PTICROTt!. Manacor UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1509.J NE W ZEALAND BRAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Fee Mutual and Imdefeasibt.e Life Assurance endowment and Ax.nuitt Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office ix Australasia, it was the first to free 'Lif*-; Asstjkaxcs from the harassing kestrictioxs which till its ostablisnment in ISO 9, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are INDEFEASIBLE from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future oecupa'ion, residence, or cause of death. PKOsrEGTUSES. and full information, on application to CIIAS. G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BfcLL, General Agent for New Zealand. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, "Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to rote that the. Australian Mutual Provioknt Society is the correct designation of the oldest jlutualLife Office in Australia. Present Annual Risvene exceeda .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,0U0,000. The New business for the year 1576 wa3 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,053,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the wfcole profits, and a bonus i 3 declared eve?y fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agont for Auckland: ALEXANDEK SAUNDER3 I ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET E A S T, Auckland. The. Proprietor bogs to inform all former patrons that, this favourite old resort will be EB-OPENKD TO-MOKROW (Saturday). New and sabsi.-uitial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will he found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITII. jfiEOEGE COO K'S 'BUSSES Vj FliOil OPPOSITE COOMBES'S. Kybek Pass and Neavjiiarket, Daily at 9.15 a.m. 9.i5 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m.- 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.UJ. 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, L 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. , .4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. ( J ;p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: , 5.18.30, a.5,9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. : iCJSORGJS COOK, \ Wakefleld-Btreot . — ] BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES £ .Leaves J Onehunga— AucJdand— } $ a.m. 12 noon ' Ip.tn. 3 p.m. t 2 p.m. 5 p.m. J Sunday { 2 pm. 4 p.m. t Special Ooiioiius as per aorcotuLoiit.



C l 0- T' H I N Go MEN'S TWE3D SUITS, ReccsTnicntlcd for Fit^ Style, and Wear, 335. §3^ Juv arrangements are such that we are enabpd. to produce such suitable Goods of every das? that we rarely fail in making permanen cuspmers of those who onco p;itron'"se us. CARGO & McKA IG, IN OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Saiti, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Cd. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s Gd. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, QOEEN-STREET. £3- SHIRTS, 1.-BB Perfect Fjt &Supeeioh Value Guaranteed, CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS-^— Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. is. 6d., os. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Beat British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. Gd. and ss. Gd. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. £JARGO & QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. _A- T TH E PeAEMAC Y. STANDARD AMERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Kt-sino c.' @ New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of tho most useful kinds, PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP.— This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LTNAMjSNT, in Bottles at Is. 6d^ 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. par bottle. SCOYILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA. the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonio. Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FAIttNF, for Invalids and Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS, tho Great American " Pick-me-up" and Appetisei*. is. Gd. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP*S ICELAND PKCTORAL, for Chest CompJaints and Jnflueaza, 23. Gd. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER, Is. Gd. per bottle. AICKIrT, DISPENSING C H EMI ST, DRUG, CHTSa/LICAL, AND PATEINX' MEDICINK IMPORTKi;, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



> m g 3 H s Ml g - & * w\ H X - > ■ 1 §^ s .1 > g n M ! 3 ■ 3 m pi „ : £ S2 I I . \ §$% U I ! B go |l S W Pi HH X X r CO W - LH (-3 is W 1 B Ss 1 8 dp § S « Hp S w % I ! I 1.1 t> o <5 p •§ ■ S § g I 1 tH " w>o M • 1- = a 6 g M h g— • o O t i 1 ° "VTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM ±I MISSION AGENCY, Norgroye Buildings, Clack's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STHEET, WITHIX. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he lias commenced business, at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHML& CO., as General Shipping and iNSunak'K Agents. From long experience acquireSßf the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm aro in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, ordevs entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. * Luudou, November 16, 1376.



(THREAT CLEARING CJALE — OF — WINTER STOCK &ST LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS "ONLY! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 &206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS Tins DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock wiH be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PBICE, That the object aimed, at, namely. A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices 11! The STOCK consists of every description erf DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS. MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDE3*- CLOTIIING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &0. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed Comparison Invited* THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!! I A TINABURY& 201 & 206 QUEEN-STREET X>KA NS"T O N & FOTi STE &, JLJ> COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BKASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEES, BELLHAXGERS, &C, &C. Having imported 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 iiKASON able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suifc any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branoh Pipee. Lead Bubnt for Chemical Pt:ri >06es. BKASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workiaen seat to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1377. Have y~cTu t~FI 5 AucUand. ">*>^ 9 i.J! test „. es»Wch aiequito innocuous. " | !' I ***« il^" 6 cafc«'W«l to produce fl» **7 #c *>" | I, "*« se*vaat. James M. TUN*** E*^ ■ | HILL & 'ETJDSGTi, Uhxtirts 57, YICTOKIA-STEEET, AUCKLAND. O^LY "SEEDS A TRIAL TO ENSURE CON TIN UED USE. NO HOUSEHOLD SnOUTX) CB WrtnOOTTIT. SOLD S/VERYWITEKK. OOTS, QHOES, & QLIPPKRS.



JX* JLj ITT L E j LATE FOREMAN TO CEIARLES MARKS, ! OF QUEEN-STREET), ' B O O T M A X E 11, Ha 3 great pleasure in ajvnouncing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT I BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the I occupation of Madame Ne-ilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts th'vt old customers of hie late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of ilons, Women's, and Children's Boots matte to order cm the shortest notioe. N.B.—A few Children' 3 High-leg American Boots still left, at hah: tha usual price. 353. Dan't forget tfta AfMrees— R. LITTLE (Late Fohvuxx to C. Marks), Three doors from MoAiMlwir & Go's. CL A X X S O N AND fi 0.. BOOT & SHOEMAKERS. Beg to inform the public that their Stock of Ladies' and Cauldron's Boots and 3hoes has been largely replenished per late ships. More of those now fturous Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7/6; a case of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Boots, to S's. Gentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox ford Shoe. OLARKSON & CO., BOOTIix.KEII^ AND IMPORTERS, Sub-agents foi Singor's Sewing Machines, ' IPS, Queon-su jet next Mr Adson. CLARKE BE OTHERS (LATK CROMBIS'S) ROYAI. FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union B&j&k, Qtieon-street, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, frc,rn G.D.V. to Lifo Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portrait?! taken j nsta7it,A;i<v)T!«lT. "O O T T E R & C 0., DURIIAM-STRKST, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— -!?0 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 3(.;0 b:;xes Candle 3 (Beimont and Brandon) 100 eases Oolma.n s Gtarch 230 casks Hcmerit 25 cases Pickles (C.feß. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) sfi boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases JCeon's& Column'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Qelatine 20 kegs Carbonste of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Kleme Rabins 48 boxus Sultana RaiaiiiS 400 boxes Fii?s 2t doz. Neftve's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead. OU, Boiled and Raw Anchors : . Sugar, Tea Sardines, J and J's (Albert's) HexTingß, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Ooeoa and Chocolr.te Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps I'oUtlOCa, sec., <X>;. '



[ Samuel Ooombes & Co., Whilo returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating; and generous public for tho support they have received since they have been in Business, ■would ben to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just oornpleted in tho CITY CLOTHING MART, having; just added to the already unwr pussod conveniences of this Clothing I 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 tha 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.rooma, making at once the i MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. , The Stocic of Twecda, Coatinots. West of Eng land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of ■■ Goods for any grid oof Customers. $3. To tho Working Man we ofi^r Special facilities, tWng able to make a Really Good I>ousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One Guinea. All other Measurements equally cheap. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being1 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 the Tailors of Auckland. Out Leitotiis at Wholesale Prices. We annox a List of a. few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear, 7s. Gd. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hate, at Is. A Very Superior Lino, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from sa. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. Gd. Our Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. tid. Geolong; Twood I'rousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAHXJHL COOSESES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 02, queen-street, Auckland. Tfl D OETEK & no., FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, QuEEN-si'itSET, Auckland. E. P. and Co. havo Just Landed, ex Oxford Thukland Castle, Loch Übb, and Emily Chaplin.— LARGE SHIPMENTS OP FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected iin the European and American Markets, Pur chasers will find tho Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods now offered are the BEST value ever ottered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Bras 3 Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots 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 Tonga, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Ilinka', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnif;, and American Burners. German Reading Lamps, &c.. 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. Sec. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSPO RT" COOKING S TOVES, with or without hot water ultach- SMITH&WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet G iuches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER CRATES, Berlin Black nnd Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beada. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons'. Lockwoods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Staif, and Black Knivc3 and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. \L I. m i'RO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Scrrioes, Cruet and Picklo Frames, Breakfast Cract", Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knifo Rests, Bifttor Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart ' Servers, Oraii^o Saws, Crumb Scoops Sec, Sec, plated on Nickel Silver. BKUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrnb and Bannister Bra steers, Faint Brushes, Turk's Hearts, Flue Brutbca, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c., &•• MATS. Prison-mado Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door .Mats, Wool-bordered Mate and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Showor, Foot. Chiltt's, and Plunge Baths ; ENAirm.Ui., Oa?t Iron Plunge Baths, &c. &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Beat Papor Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sots, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, Sec. Britannia Metal Twu axd Coffee Pote, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c, &c. GARDEN TOOLS. F owcr Pot Stands, Bracket*, Fern Standnand Boxes, Moss Biukots, Ivy Stands, Plan ' Sprinklers, Fumigatera, American Garden Tools, in seta, ani Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, ! Spades. &c. Galvanize* Iron \T»v* Netting tor Fottl Houses, j &c. &o. Wood Bread Platthbs, Butfcar Coolers, Tea pot Stands, Br*ad Kiu'ven, Jcc. Konrich and Sans' Tinned and E»«,molled Hol lo ware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO ! FRACTifiUß,Blwfctne:andSporUnsrPowder ! G-ipe, Sin^ls and Double-barrel Guns, Load | ng, Copping, a"«d othcj- Sporting roviuisites I JMAHTLEPIEOES. Wbite M'arWe and Knan^lii!d Mautiopieces for iJinint*, Drawing, and Bodroom3, in Krcat i variety. j



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. JRttDUOED PHICE LIST. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sew 3 with the least possible amount af labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigno. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only praotica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine over invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makos tho " Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad"■ listing tension, and is adapted to every variety oil Bowing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to tho heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; It will Hem, • Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, TIVJk, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the samo timo, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T/ 4jaoa, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us xo enaeavoUr to'de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to soil THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Pxitck, and we feel confident that whenever iMfSons wishing' co buy Sewinpr Machines give tSi "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition "with other Machines we will have the preference. "VVitbj the Machine is furnished—Remmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guago, Table Clamp, and directions'jf or use. All securely packed, in strong case with hinges. P R I C Et— Complete In box « _ SA. Os. With Table and Treadle _ £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five vzars. W There the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINEa, stampedVith our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. I* IX NATHAN & (X) SOLE AGEKTS. "We have appointed the nndersferred Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time nayments. Illustrations, Specimena, and Tuition free of charge J. V. BREDA, SlvjrUund~stxe@t



/GALVANIZED IKON WORKS VJT S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, dt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbirgr Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasmttngof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Co cm try. S, PARKER has erected first-ctesa machinery, and having compietoc. all nis arrangements for manufacturing', is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List ol Prices forward' ■ upon application. Orders per coach, to.' ■. carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immedi attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Atjckla^ " Waterworks, WKLLBSLEY-STREET. ArroKXANU. ]STew Spring 'and Su.»i DRESS MATERIALS. -{H. ATKINS}- — Has now for Sale, CHEAR aSplei li mont of m NEW DRESS GOODS, TE3 suitable for the Spring and Summer Seasou every variety, style, quality, ana texture. Bb te t* B& 'Bfe \ \ \ Attention is respectfiilly invited to this Season's Shipment, which/is the Largest and Best-selected ever shewn in tho city. The Prices are also very b.eason'abtj3. isi i $ Also, Just Opened, MANCHESTER GOODS, CALICOES, SHEET INGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, LONG CURTAINS. TABLK LINEN, &C. A Great Reduction has been made in the Priee3 of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced List of tho Home manufacturers, NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATei, &a, Just Receiveix Splendid Linos in Auckland & Melbourne-mad CLOTHING. Tho Largest Stock of MOSGIEL & I3IPORTED TWEEDS in Auckland to select from. S3T Tailohß3Supi»lied at Wholesale Prices GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS EXECUTED. A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds fob Boy's Wear.



HA TONS. ! mAYLOK'S PATENT SEWING ■ J.. MACHIN3S These Machines are undoubtedly the best in : tho market, beiag simple f>—• '■fwtantial i construction, little liable to ":j-->*«imor!.t, an thoroughly efficient for all household rrork. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricfci i Machines, and Stand Machines on handso Stand. : N.B, —All kinilfj of Sowing T.Tac.hinoßrcpah Square Stand Treadle Muchino will bo sold v. 1 a reduced rate for a short time, to make ;»a»i for further shipments. Dressmakers and others . invited to inspect these excellent mac-hexes. Sole Authorised agent : !T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, ! SHORTLAND-STREET. _ S~~~O UTH B KITiS H INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. j Buildings Of every description asd Contents i Insured. "Wool from Sleep's Back or Shipping Port to ' London. . Vassols, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and ■ Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, j the Colonies, Ainorica, China, Mauritius, the j Isiand &c. Loinci«' Ctjrrwxt Rates Head Oifloa, Auckland. A. DOARDMAN. Manager. ! ■ VICTORIA FLO U R M ILLS, ST3TOSD3-STREET. PARTING T O N B R O a I Math Always on Hasd- Fl«ir, Sa^rps, Bran, Whcatiuool MaizemosU, Sao. O»(<a und Maize, cv-uuhod. ! Rico, Pepper, Sec, ground. j . TET Q D E N■ N JS S V v c kas Just Reooived, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — I Taylor's Pato»t) ~.„. . Home Shuttle | Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wsieon Ho^f }• Genuine and Improred And other good maters of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and-WringingMachine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. 'great machine depot, ! QUEHIC-BTKEET. ; N.B.—Repairs cheaply and qtiicMy exocufce-d and guaranteed. i To Schools axd OTmißS.—Magic Uanreras, | SUdes, &c, tor ail or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire !at Lowest Prioes. Weekly payments token, ana full instructions hovr to use the abore. WANTED, particular attention to be given to the following important fact: I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out 800 pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at 4s. Bd. pp-r xair. Be in time. QUICK'S LIVERY & BAIT STABLES.. . VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland. For Hike : Open and Close Carriages Buggies, of CTery description Wagonettes, Breaks, and Omnibusses Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Hearse and Mourning Coaches. CHAEtrES VERY MODERATF. 'BUSSES leave Union Bank for Ponsonby and I Newton everj- twenty minutes, from 8 a.m. till t 7 p.m. A Night 'Snn at 9, 19, and also at 11 if required. On Saturday night, every half-hour, from S till 11. Fares— Sixpence. * The MOUNT ALBERT and WHAU 'BUS leaves the Whan Hotol iaily for town at 8.30 a.m. a»A 3 p.m., leaYinic the Union Brnk for Mount Albert and Whau at }2 noon and 5 p.m.; except on Saturdays, when it leaves the Whau at 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., and tho Uuion Bank fat 2 and 10.30 p.m. Fares—One Shilling. US.OPENALL NI^HT. U CUjooai m QONSX4HX Attendances



r\CaJDE£JTAL. QCCKSE2s TTAT Occidental Hotel. Tho New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—vie.. Six Firsl^class Bedrooms and Parlours ; tho Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor ■wishes theni to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for ISTT, in printed phamphlete, to be seen. NITED SERVICE H"SYeT", CORNER OP WELLESLS.Y-BTREETS. i I i j I . i FQ SPIRIT-. nOCLASR Jtf. Z. Tnother local industry: DUTTON BROS. Be~ to inform tho public that they have started the MANUFAOTUKE of every description ol CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bnn^s, Chemists ana I >rustcist3' Vials. Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the wiid material. Orders from all parti of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. MAHGAWHAB E HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Pbivatte Boomj pob Families. £3" Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. CHABGES EDWARD DOWNING. Peopbietor. A I P A It A HOTEL, HELENS VTTJJL JAMES HAND, having completed improve ments to the Hotel, will be glad to accommodate Travellers and Sportsmen who may favour him with a visit. The Hotel is within a few yards of tho wharf. Two first-class steamers leave twice a week, ensuring quick trips for visitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. A good Table kept, and the best of "Wines and Spirits. J. H A N D, PROPRIETOR. EXCHANGE TT 0 L, QUFEN-STREET, Auckland, SAMUEL WILLIAMS (late Steward of the Northern Club), Proprietor. S. W\ bt^s to inform his numerous friends and the public at large that he has taken the above centrally-situated Ilotel, and hopes thnt^ by supplying a sood article to merit a share of their patronage. RITEII I O N FAIHLT & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A II U H U. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otohuhn and surrounding districts that he has leased 'he above. Having ?or the past nineteen years been Manager of the above oki-efitfablised and popu 3ar H tel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons s.nd friends to continue their support. a*6iu'ing them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but, Best Brands of Wirvos and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale en Draught, First-Olass Stabling. JAMES WILLIS. TfrBWMARTST WTTTS.'iZ CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Hobbon (late Providoro of S.S. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public oE Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate Hei«hbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to ba favoured with the patroiMUje of all old customers, and will be glad, to welcome new ones. ALEXANDRA HOTEL.; DURHAM akd CHAPEL-STREETS. D. M. CARGO Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public that he has M^ceived (out of Bond) a Largo Pupply of FORKIGX WINES and SPIRITS of tho Rest Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPAKKXISG AXES. D. M. CARGO, PsorRrETOH. WELLINGTON HOTEL, WELLINGTON-STR2L&T, | Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (Late at the British ISo-tee^, PROPRIETOR. . THE THISTLE HOTEL, Near the THEATRE KOY-AJL, QUKEN-BTRKESC. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bab is U-ndqctaixed. Every attention given to the Public. HENRY KEANE. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation foe Families, sample booms foe oohmekcial GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS"%INBS AND SPIRITS Qs Hakd. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Bire at Moderate Caasges. EDWARD HEWTTT, Proprietor. O~M M E R C J A L HO T~E~L, HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. One of jthe Labgest Hotels rsr the Colony, is now open, Replete with every oomfort and. convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, wen-ventilated, and liberally lurnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families ara fksc-clas3. The Show-Rooms for Comme^ipJ Travellers, Allcook's Billiard Table, and the Stabt.ing accomwodamo", are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the snperintfindauce of Fir3t-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey fisom Auckland. W. Walked PROPRIETOR. IU~OTICE TO TRAVELLERS. RAIL WA V HOTEL, MERCER. Refhessevients Ready ok Arrtvax. of Each Tract at J&mcer Sscamow. JAMES RLDLEB, Prqcrie<<y. A B&KDJM PULlbiililJ GRANITE J\. MONUMENTS. In Red and Btxras. raosi £5, E"ree on board ship to any port of JVew zieatond. ; Inscriptions Aco«sate and Beautiful. I I**Bo3 and Prices fbbb from JOHN LEXSGE Scuipttr, ATjerdeen, Scotland



iTjIUNERALS I JD ECONOMICALLY I FURNISHED f, BY IT, J! S. 000 ZE, : I CABINETMAKERS, s Upholsterers, and UxDEßosasias, I 67, QU3EN-STREET. flgpSESißZ^igiffaffaßrei^^^]^ li IB 111 ■ I W 9 I FbNSRAL UNDERTAICK* | UPHOLSTERER, i ! AND I ! MATTRESS - MAKES, || WYNDHAM-STEEEI _ j^TZ^, T IIHE Th©*oQsr»i ; vW Wj^W( LAoaF^ IJias" .- ; t this Season at the Farm of tbetmA*. • < and travel the surrounding looa»rt^M# j ;• ( em oflfers), aa follows:- ManaraW ■ Monday—Pokenoaudf en's ReAonbl. j Tuesday—Tuakau and t-uicekoha. | 1 Wednesday—Drury and Jt-apakoja. 1 ! Friday—Mercer. | Saturday—Rangariri. | : TERII3 : — Full-bred Mares. £4'; HetMjrnd j Mares, £2 10s; two or more, as pee agreement* ! Groomage each mare, ss. i 33i, For Pe<iigree oi this splendid StaJifea ' see Cards. ' j WM. CROSBIE, PROMHBroa, 1 POKENO HILL, near the Queen^B*db«bt BY SPE Cr A L APPOUSTTAEENT^ £ I fel AUCKLAND. )g | i MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON I MEASUREMENT. W i I|> UUYE X, G- U ILL ET & vq COGNAC. TRADE MARK. I IN 1800]. i MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, j Have secured ths AGENCY for this Celebrated I BRANDY, so juatly considered the finest made. I I They Jiave alwayu on hand Hdds.jiQuartet .1 i casi"'- OfijMW. and ImDariftl flftakß- % I j IQISQUTT, DUBOUGHE, & CO I i [ESTAEUSHED 1819.] | I SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC I I W KHUJS., yA.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. I ?S?_ Sole Aj?ent in Auckland:— 1 t,. I). NATHAN & CO. i I VENETIAJT BLIND FACTORY, | WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED I ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD i AT THE , 1 AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP I ; MANUFACTORY, I ; CORNER OF COOK AND GRE^i-STREETS, I Of any dimensions, in any number from One I to a Hundred, within a given time, of the I best quality, and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY fLiATE M. HORTEX BtJSBYK VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. ; Corner op Cook and Guey-stheets. | Tff O T I C X■ [■ MESSR_SI TUFF & CG. Beg to Inform th^ inhabitants of Pon3onby ana j or l>c-dwood, that they have NfOW OPSCNKDa BUTCHEE'S KSOTAMilSHMENTintieahore District, and hope to receive a fair sl«a» o£ : patronage. ; LAMP! L A Hi 3 LAM B! { GA9H. PSiUEb ;— I Fore-quarters Mutton , 'M. perlb. & Legs and jjoins _ __»». 4i ~ 1 Boiiiug: beof, from «.»». 3a, „ ' I Koastßeef _.- 44.. » Prime Cut Bee* : _ 64 ~ Chops and Sausages &d, » Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 63. ~ L&.rnb, fore-quarters - ...^..idi. » \ ' Lamb, li'.gs, joins, and hind-quartors..6d. .. | Corned Beef, 255. per lOOths. ' Pork Sausages on Saturdays. 1 .N. T!.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on • the shoitcsa notice. AU meat doliveredJiree 01 : charge. Families waited on for ordeis. 8, .ITYNS>HAM-STR£E^ '~\2 \ HOUSE, SHIP, I M G-SNESAL DECORATIVE PASNTEH « [ W Eotimatea fornished, and experfesMjed; ' Workmen &sr.t to ail parts of Cbe v P^., Province. j ■ Jd .■ 1 ■ J.R. requeDts attention of Btrfldese ao« j pd 'others to hid New Glazing Tariff. up 0 -r of J. EENDERSOW. I S, WYNDHAM-STREEI." I Tk E V I T T, jl^© g-unmai2er, . 24 4, Queen-stbbß'» ; ; Opposite the Mabkeb. ON SALE, IN STOCKr- Single and Double Breech-loading«ndf w"'" loading Fowling Pieces. j Just Received, ex Late AMfft^*" | Best Brands in Guupowder n^na CW* f Shot, Eleyfs Double Waterproof vsS&b&*r I ridye Cases, Wadding. PateDWS*^^ ■ centrators I Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for Breetfc*"*"" ■ bhot Guns 1 Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers j Game Bags, *c r Breecli-loading Implements 01 ffw "^ R tion ■ . ' ii Patent Chilled Shot , ._-«m<aioo I-; Breech-loading Revolvers ami jSSOtSa^ 1 |; Infantry SwoJda | i Fishing Tackle %