TH' EVEAISG STAR, FIiIDAF, DECEMBER li,""I8V7.

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ALFRED BTTCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVTCRY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale: WOOLPACKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. —TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. mHE QHEEP Tji AIR WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EAVES, On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And for RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, IS7B. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than lues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. THE HAYMARKET. mHIRD WOOL SALE for this Season will be held on Tuesday, 18th December, at 11 O'clock. About RAA BALES will be Catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. T H E HA V M A R X E T. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITE JN THE CENTRE OF ONEHUNGA. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10, containing four acres, situate in the centre of the town of Onehunga; together with the Cottage erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs. John ljundon. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE REMUERA YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. FOR. SALE, on Thursday next, at 2 o'clock, 5 Choice Veal Calves 2 Prime Fat Oxen, first prize takers at the Napier Show 10 Choice Fat Steers, from Poverty Bay 20 Fat Steers, from One-Tree Hill 50 Fat Cattle, choice quality. At 1 O'clock,!1] 200 Fat Sheep 50 Good Lambs Fat Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). THAMES WEEKLY &UCTION SALE. JOHN LEYDON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, To morrow (Saturday), Household Furniture and Effects, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Earthenware, Tin and Glassware, Hams, Bacon, Cheese, Butter^ General Groceries, &c. N.B.—Goods consigned from Auckland to J.R. for sale will receive prompt attention. Highest prices obtained, and prompt cash remittances. B. TONKS ] IR. C. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. AUCKLAND ANNUAL RACES. BOOTHS, CARDS, GRAND-STAND. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed, by the Stewards of the Auckland Racing Club, to sell on Monday next, at 12 o'c'ock noon, Grand-stand Bars, 4 Booths already erected. Cards, Stables, Sports. Refreshment Stalls, Fruit, Tea, and Coftee. AUCTION SALE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 11 O'clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction at his Exchange Auction, Mart, an Tuesday, Dec. 18th, at 11 o'clock sharp, Properties, to close the Partnership of Messrs. Spence Bros. :- Allotment No. 6, containing 50 acres, in the Parish of Punui, County of Waikato. One acre Allotment, No. 326, in the Township of Kihikihi. 70 acres, Allotment No. 90, in the Parish of Komokoriko, in the County of Marsden. 10 acres, Allotment No. 21, in the Parish of Komokoriko, in the County of .Marsden. Also, In the Estate of the late Captain Win. Stayers— 600 Acres, situated on theKaukapakapa River, This Land has never been cultivated, but a great part of it is really first-class, fit for agricultural or grazing purposes. There is a large quantity of Kauri and other timbers, to say nothing of any quantity of Flax on the property. The purchaser will have no difficulty in ship pins?-, as deep water runa all along the land. i : Also, Lots No. 21 and 22, of the sub-division of part of Allotment Nos. 5, 6, and 6a, of section 6, Paris1 * of Waitemata, close to the Kyber Pass Road, and having a frontage to Eden Place of 66 feet, with a denth of 99 feet. On the Property is erec ed a well-built five-roomed Cottage, at present occupied by Mrs. Henivy, at a rental of 10s. per week. Also, By Order of the Mortgagee— All that Parcel of Land in the Province of Auckland, containing four hundred and thirteen (413) acres, more or less, situated at Kaipara, in the District of Kaipara, in the County of Eden, and known as Rahau Whitia, and number two hundred and. eiehty-soveu N. (287 N.) A portion of this property is really good agricultural land, and the balance has over two million feet of kauri saplings growing on the land. It is conveniently situated within three-quarters of a mile of the Railway Terminus. For full particulars apply to the auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. FEEE HO L D PRO PERT IE S, TAURANGA. IN THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 19th Dec, at 12 noon, Lot 192, Town of Tauranga, i-acre, with Buildings and Improvements. • Lot 42, Parish of Te Mania, Tauranga, near • Katikati, containingßo acres, v/ith House . and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of 4.patu, Tauiv.nga, 50 acres, iot 236. Parish of Te Papa, Tauranga, 50 acres. Terms at Sale.



[K. C. GREENWOOD.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. FfiKE subscriber has received instructions _I_ from the Harbour Board, to sell by auction^ in their larsje room, Fort-street, on Thursday the 20th December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon THE LEASE FOR A TERM OF THE FOL LOWING ALLOTMENTS & SHEDS, Viz. :— Lot 17, Breakwater Road Lot 15, Custom-house-street Lot 9, Mechanics' Bay < Lots 18 and 19, Gore-street and Fort-street. Lot, 19 Fort-street Lot 51 and part of 52, Fort-street Lot 16. Short-street 11 Allotments, with frontage to Beach Road, Parnell Sheds A, B, C, and D, Queen-street Wharf Shed E, Railway Wharf. Terms of Lease, Draft, and Conditions may be seen at the Harbour Board Office, where any further particulars required may be obtained. R, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAYrDECEMBER 2<X VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instruct tions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY at EPSOM, containing 43 acres rich soil, divided into con venient paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Verandah Cottage, large Stone"Stable, Cow-houses, Piggeries, &c, all in good repair, and now in the occupation of Mr. E. Hill. The above is situated on the One hunga Road, close to Mr. Potter's properties, and being surrounded on three sides by roads, can be advantageously sub-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market for a long ime. Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREKT.—Lot 35, and part of Lots 13, 36, and 37, Section 39, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 265 links to Sole and Welle3ley-streets, and containing a large area of ground. Full particulars ©n application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. AT BARNES' COTTAGES, NEWTOTv. ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, (9 pieces), B-oeaded Silk Rep. Superior Walnut Pianoforte, Zeigler, trichord; Walnut Canterbury, Walnut Music Stool, Very Handsome Walnut Loo Table, Wardrobe, Car pet and Rug^ Chests Drawers, Iron Bedsteads (double and single), Bedding, Curtains and Poles, Fender and Irons, Ornaments, Wash stands and Ware, Mirrors, Cheffionier, Cabinet Sewing Machine by Grover and Baker, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers have been instructed to sell, at the Residence (Barnes' Cottages, Newton), on Monday next, 17th instant, at 11 The 'above HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, most of which is in excellent condition, and of a superior class. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22nd December, and Wednesday. 2nd January inclusive will be available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday, 3rd January. boxing day, new ykar's day, and 2nd January. Trains will run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares :--Auckland. Newmarket, and One hunga jto Ellersde —One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V.JMACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE _£§L RAILWAY. OPENING TO HAMILTON. WEDNESDAY, December 19, being the day fixed for Opening the Line to Hamilton, Second Class Single-fare Tickets will be available for Return Journey, from all Stations between Auckland and Newcastle; available as.far as Hamilton. These Tickets will be available for return on the day following. Auckland to Newcastle, available for Hamil ton, and return next day, 12s. 4d. Trains will leave Auckland at 7 a.m. and 1.35 p.m. A Special Train will leave Hamilton at 4 p.m. Passengers by Morning Train from Auckland will thus have a stay in Hamilton of about three hours. As the Time Table will be altered to suit the distance. Passengers will do well to ascertain correct departure from Roadside Stations day previous. A. V. MAODONALD, General Manager. TpHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen, —Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzin Tunny, Government Analyst T> A It N E L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the Attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assorted Stock of NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. ■Refined Sngars from 4^d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per ib. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, ATanakau Road, Parnell. H"~ "~\T "O ROADG AT E FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as ' "Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing P^re J.'rugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. T1.M.8. beg 3 respectfully to call the attention of those that hay" not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. • To those that, have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. .-—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beautifier of ;hc skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi :uge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, W ratt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Darminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Vfagie Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera ive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream md Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pills, Nos. . and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, JATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET.



"TSTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- , 131 mission agency, 5 Nokgeove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIW. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marino Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 year's known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acqxiired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to oiler 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, orders entrusted to their care "will receive their very best atten. tion. London. November 18. 1876. TO MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite ths Market). N O. C. C L O U G H, MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. . Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. Christmas & ]STew Year's presents. Upwards Kf|f| P>Tr-n-n>T?Q TO Select of Ovv XlCl uKfcib . fkom, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LJTHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above OJootls will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w'sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paferhanginrs, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS^ 95 & 97. Queen-street. Auckland, December 6, 1877; AYLOR'S PATEN TBK WIN G MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple &<■ *rtbstantial i construction, little liable to -r-'aiKement, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. N.B,—-All kinds of Sewing Machines repau Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold i a reduced rate for a short time, to make roon. for further shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole" Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in theiWai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring " Bon Bons," " Cosaques," " Ladies' Luggage," "Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here ; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland: and then we ca'» have the fun. and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DFP OT, HAMILTON, WEST, Waikato. HAVE YOU TRIED ! 'c sa«, e °S *W«JI are quite innocuous. I I «*e n ' "«* caiculated to produce the W w - J j ed 'SeV Or «"e purpose for which W ,** j ' °kwZ\ baVe "le ho"ot tO bE> Tl'io^ W JamesM. TUNN*. lI° [ '. Analyst ' /' SXLL & HtJDSOH, Chemists," 57, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND. DM LV NEEDS A TRTAL TO ENSURE CON TINUED UStfi. No Household Should be Wihiout It. Sold Everywhere. O N F ID E N• C E. ■ JL he Argyle jllouse, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. ■ HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at alow figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.8.-Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth nstant. is s a" l e~ Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. ...-: 7, WYNDHAM-STEEET.



TTNITLD SERVICE HOTEI, XJ CORNKB OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Adceland. N.Z. icrß~~o~vTNirorL hotel, it PRINCES-STREET. Auckland (next to the museum). J. G. WILSON, Proprietor, Has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and will carefully study the comfort, and pro vide for the wants, of all who favour him with their custom. , . , The Winep, Spirits, and Ales will be found of the very best quality. ■ A New and Commodious Billiard Room, with one of Alcock's Best Tables, under a civil and experienced manager. ALEXANDRA HOTEL. "^DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. d. mTcargo • Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public that he has leceiyed (out of Bond) a Large Supply of i ORMGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands,«and has made all necessary arrangements for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. ANGAWHARE HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Room 3 for Families. £3" Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, PROPRIETOR. T^CCLDENTAL^ ~ OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six Irirst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them 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 1877, in printed phamphiets, to be seen. /CRITERION FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H v H v. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H itel business, he cari with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of WiDes and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-classlStabling. JAMES WILLIS. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, \y HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO. i One of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, IS NOW OPE N, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally lurnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Show-Roomr for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the superintendance of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. Walker, E^PZ^^TP-?- THE CRITERION HOTEL 9 CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. TffEWMARKET HOTEL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public of Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcome new ones. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha=< made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, WyiNdham-strktet, 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. / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. \ nothel^localTindustry. • DUTTON BROS. teg to inform the public that they have started he MANUFACTURE of every description of 3ORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and .lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and )ruggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work xecuted in the said material. Orders from all •arts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths.



imp orter &|~io; FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. ffi. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxforb . Thurland Castle, Loch Urr. and Emily Chaplin, - LARGE SHIPMENTS OP FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, andthe goods now offered are tneBEST value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Coxs and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c.. 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 " PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate racks. REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, Best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons'. Lockwoods", and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. *< ;>',"TRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coftee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Orumb Scoops, &c., &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes. Turk's Heads, Fine Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATH. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-boriered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; Enamsij.k- 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 Pota. Candlesticks. &C., &c. GARDEN TOOLS. F ower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized Igon Wire Netting for Fowl 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 Powder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ng, Gopm'ng, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White .Marble and Enamelled Mantlepjeces for Dining, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. THE GREATEST EVENT OF. THE DAY. L GALL L R U S E R 'y S T "S T v EOF V! I V A Nl A YTHE TEST G L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEX-STRE;iT, NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' his frtock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed drawing as pROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments, A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to lit 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 set you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PIiICES forthe MILLION. TROUSERS, from ±h\ MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1 /l j (extra big sizes) */ COLLARS, per box, from U GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will full upon their old friend LEVY, and he puaranteesi to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. «sr The Old Address : TV/jTONSTER /CLOTHING "j^rART, 210. QUEEN-STHEET, Opposite McArtnur & Co.'s Buildings. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. * P /x v*\ S * 3 eh |§/b.DEL'EAu\*;\ g § Ho \k\ AUCKLAND. J^j § H3 M^^^^^LY^cT MEASUREMENT. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Geuat North Road. to builders and others. To Mekt 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. GLAZEWARTS.—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 premises.



Samuel Coombes & Co., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have received since they have been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-]ij,hted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.roouis, making at once the „„ MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. $51, To the Working Man we off"r Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgtei. Tweed, for One Guinea. All other Measurementslequally cheat). • :, All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe ! perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMTJBL QOOMBES & CO,, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. WC. D E N~N E S • has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent) «„_„}_„ Home Shuttle {"Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Howe"} Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c. for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each IS carat fine. First Prize : HANDSOME THREE-DECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1573, '74, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at fi o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s. 6d., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed- . ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 i 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped ..200 3rd Prize—Weddine: Cake, iced .. "..1 5 0 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 015 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at is .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets .. .. -.. .. 712 0 95 Blanks ..000 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal. Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant, N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:-^Vulcan Lane acd High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr v- orders promptly executed. Goodo shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersisrnefi are Cash Purchasers 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 satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfes and Leather Manufacturers. Annirlfuiri StEAM Saw M ILL S. CUTTING X 40,000 WEEKLY; Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. I^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER \J 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. Wood Turning in all its Branches.— Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a rery low rates. Price Lists on application. CHE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. SG, In lurance Buildings. DUCAT I O N A L. . MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley md Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends md the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is irepared to receive a limited number of little Jirls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, 'Vellsford, Kaipa T. rms moderate and inclusive. DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his uccessor, DR. HAINES, will for the present ccupy Dr. Kllis' late residence at Manukau toad, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation t Mr. Sharland's, Short-land- street, from U till 1 'clock daily.



yy, b. ha.yw.ak2), FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, WYNDH AM-STREET. Jmf, DE V i" T • gunmaker, 2 4 4,. Queen-street Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Mn» loading Fowling Pieces. a Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Cans C« r ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators ««w>n Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadine Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descrip Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunitirm Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. %G3lf Mb TO BREEDERS OF RACEHORSES jr\ ~.¥ ,/lJHft HUNTERS, HACKS %~2&£i&gE^&gZ&fl&&' TROTTING HORSES' and useful cattle. The Powerful Thorough-bred Entire "AKEAKB." LAST SEASONIINJAUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred «--eeds, breeders are solicited to see " Akeake " and his stock and not to he cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgment'or experience of the Eqjuus. Terms :—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £ifc. each; Three Mares, £3 los. each. Groomase 2s. 6d. Good Paddccks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony was got by " Akeake." OWEN CURRAN McGEE. Otahohn. -jk y^f/^fey rIiHE Tnorouf h o stf i cthis Season at the Farm of then *-igr. tc .a travel the surrounding cali • nducem offers), as follows :— Monday—Pokeno and<, . en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. 1 Wednesday—Drury and irapakura. Frid ay—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares, £4; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s; two or more, as per agreement Grooinage each mare, ss. S^, For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WE CROSBIE, Proprietor POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. I7ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, I ~_,._....... ~.,.._.^ 3SS3JJJPWKH . IffijiEEii !; ; i\fe^ iSrEEEJg; gij^feSi i;,R'\vv^,. SiL^ biW' alii ii'lASfefeßasJ vlitieis'l^fS •ViSSii;' WIRB GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLLNP MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREI-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri *s, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY ' (Late M. Hoetex Busby). VENETIAN BLTND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. "OONES 1 BONES ! BONES! JL> Bonght in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at Nc. 101, Lower Qneen-ntreet, by J. & J. SOPPET. <f GALVANISED IRON WOKKS. lx S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER op GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <it the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbitjg Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfttting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKIER has erected first-clnss machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla. Waterworks, • wellesley-strwf.t. Arrairr.A'VT:. "\ UCKLANJU HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E Nr.T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special _»Jpj ?.J3§A'fs2!£l* >> Appointme Excellency"«^^fc^^^^^^the Gover ' WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT : VIC TORI A-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN, , " New and substantial Premises have r«jen erected regardless of expense, containing «*• cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which wfll «* found furnished with due regard to comfort ana convenience. . , • ' N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waik&to Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to | the above house- • _, CHARLES VEITH.^ D~ AHLIAS! npb AHLI ASi O\J CHOICEST VARIETIES. PnT p_ _Purchasers choice, 10s. per dozen. ■ r;ff t Selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P~ PLANTS! Tomato L . Cauliflower Melon A' Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce ■ ■ q . Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . HOUSE, SHIP, H AND M tg GENEB.AL DECORATIVE PAINTER ft ►2. — , _ a : Estimates furnished, and experienced t) Workmen sent to all parts of the & ■ Province. IS _ S' W J.H. requests attention of Builders end "" others to his New Glazing Tariff qq 20 J. HENDERSON. w * 8. WYNDHAM-STREET^, _• F. . W E B S T B B, • WHOLESALE AND RET^f-mrR; SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKE** US Queen-street, Auckland.