TH EVEMKG- STAII, TUESDAY, MARCH 19

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ALFHBD RT7OKLAND. MONDAY, MARCH 24. AURTiF/n V?t-nKLAND | B AS received instructions to sell, at the IZi. residence of Mr. C. G. Murphy, Flat feusn, All his live and Dead Stock, as follows:— 4 "Working Horses 3 Unbroken Fillies 9 Dairy Cows 14 Heifers and Calves 1 Shorthorn Bull 60 Lincoln V'we Hogcretts 130 Lincoln Ewes 3 lianas (two tooth) 60 Lincoln Ewe Lambs 30 Wetheis 7 Pigs Reaping and Mowing Machine (Back eye), Hayrake, 2 Drays, Spring Cart, Roller, Chaffcutter, Weighing Machine Harness, Ploughs, Harrows, &c, &c Also, Sheep IMpping Box, Iron Tank, 3 stacks Hay, Turkeys, and Poultry. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— WOO L P A 0 X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. THE DRURY YARDS. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, the 20th March! 40 Well-bred Steers, 2 to 3 years old A Dairy of Good Cows 300 head Mixed Cattle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH 21. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 30 Well-bred 3-year-old Steers, in fresh condition 100 First-class Cattle, from Waikato 30 Fat Cattle, from Sandhills 6 Fat Calves Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 200 Fat Sheep, from Waikato 300 Fat Wethers, from the Coast Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, MARCH 25. FARM FOR SALE AT FLAT BUSH. FOR SALE, by auction, on the 25th March, at 1 o'clock, on Mr. Murphy's Farm, ad j Dining this, The FARM of MR. ROBERT STIMPSON, containing 320 acres, about 140 of which is in native forest, from which no timber has been cut, and 100 acres in cultivation. A small Cottage of two rooms, and a Large Shed, are erected on the property. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Robert Stimpson, on the farm. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, COTTAGE, &c, MOUNT ST. MARY'S, PONSONBY. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, the 20th inst., at 12 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, at Ponsonby, now occupied by the Rev. Mr. Runciman, situated at the corner of St Mary's Road, and Edinburgh-street, and being lots 60, 61, 62, and 91, of Mount St. Mary, having 103 feet frontage to St. Mary's Road, by 150 feet to Edinburgh street. The improvements consist of a comfortable and substantially built Two story Residence, containing 11 rooms, of which the drawing and dining-rooms, study, kitchen, scullery, and pantry are on the ground floor, four bed-rooms and bath-room being on the first floor. These rooms are all thoroughly painted, close lined, and papered throughout; there are fire-places in five of them, two fitted with register grates, and one with a colonial oven. Alongside the house is a large cistern in the ground, bricked and cemented, the water from which is led into the house by a pump : there is also a good well on the property. On two sides is a spacious verandah, and at the back a balcony, from which a most ex tensive and uninterrupted view of the harbour, Hauraki ttulf, and the Thames Ranges is obtained. Gas is laid on through the house. The ground is well fenced, thoroughly drained, planted ■with ornamental trees, and a portion laid down as a croquet lawn. Also, Allotment adjoining above, and fronting St. Francis of Sales-street, with Cottage, Shed, &c, thereon. Terms Easy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE AND SON, Au ctioueers. •> WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CORNER OF KYBER PASS AND GRAFTON ROADS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, That VALUABLE BLOCK of LAND, situate at the corner of Kyber Pas 3 and Grafton Roads (opposite the residence of C. J. Stone, Esq., and adj Dining the property of Dr. Phi son), subdivided into allotments—viz.: 16 Allotments fronting the Grafton Road, having frontages of from 33 feet to 48 feet 1 Allotment, 40 feet to Kyber Pass Road, by 100 feet to Grafton Road. 2 Allotments, each 40 feet frontage to Kyber Pass Road. This property is so well-known, that the • Auctioneers feel it almost unnecessary to call attention to the desirability of these allotments as sites for Villa Residences. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. mm THURSDAY, MARCH 21. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COOK-STREET. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. MESSRS SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON HAVE been favoured with instructions from Mrs. David Jones, who is leaving the colony, to sell at her residence. Cook-street West, the Whole of her Valuable Furniture, as under— DRAWING-ROOM-Pianoforte (trichord), a splendid instrument, in walnut case ; Handsome Suite, walnut frames, and upholstered in bl*e rep with gold stripe. r-I consisting of Couch, Arm Chair, Easy Chair, and six Sitting Chairs ; Rimu Suite, in green rep, nine pieces ; Walnut Loo Table, 4- Carved Occasional Chairs, Carved Walnut Cheffonni rr, plate glass panels and back; Walnut Card Table, Gilt and Ormulu Timepiece, 14 day; Ornaments, Sfcael Fender and Fireirons, Tnlaid Chess Table, Brussels Carpet and Rug, Pictures, Occasional Table. Beauti ful Water Colours, Vases, Very Hand some Chinese Ware. Books, Mua Stool, Curtains, Curtain Poles, Venetia Blinds. HALL—Oilcloth, Rimu Hall Table and Stand Bust, Mats, Carved Hall Chair. BEDROOM-Handsome Brass Ticdstead, Palli- asses. Hair Mattrass, PI lows, Wash stand. Toiletware, Fernim- and Irons, Mantle Mirror, Toilet Glass. marble top ; Rug, Pictures. Curtains and Pole. nr\ TTNG-ROOM—Six Mahogany Chairs, hair seated; RimuDiningTable,extra,leaves; Carpet Curtains and Pole, Set Trays - Riinu ChefEbnnier,, Glassware, Plated . ware, Cutlery. icrcVANT'S ROOM—lron Bedstead, Mattrass 8 and Bedding, Washstaud and Ware, Mirror, &c. ■ Tools, &P ., &c, Sec. SAMUEL COCHRANE &J3ON, daxyav Auc ti3neers.



AT AN KAi: \; i;.v i v . 25 PIANOS. 71 -." V.\ !'MS MAKEBS 5 i»|{(tA-NR ~ (All bti;u.i.»ii : iiru'ced, vvni'rai te.i t-» be -pedally uiiulc ii/i' t.;e i\Bfl Ztsuiuijd CiiiiiAtc). E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been instructed to sell the above by auction at an early date. Fnll particulars in future issue. THURSDAY, MARCH 21. NOON: A FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS STAND, CORNER OK ■♦ HOBSON & WELLINGTON-STREETS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mi- Mr H. G, McCrea to sell by auction at hi s Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, " Arthur's Mart," on Thursday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, That Splendidly-situated Freehold Property at the corner of Hobson and Wellington-street, together with the Shop and Two Dwelling Houses erected thereon. This is one of the best stands in an important and fast rising street, and which will certainly become (because of its easy grade and central position), the principal outlet from the vvnarr and lower part of the City. A First-class Stand for a Family Hotel. Terms easy, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CITY. M. JONES & CO. FAVOURED by instructions from the City Council, will sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday next, the 20th instant, at 12 noon, The Leaser a^od^yearstan^of ALLOTMENTS, situated between the Residences of Mr. Thos. Macky and Inspector Thompson, A.C., each allot ment having a frontage of 110 feet to Hepburn-street with a depth of 150 feet abutting on the City Park. These allotments are unsurpassed in this or any other city for position, healthiness of site and view. They command a most magnificent prospect, and only require to be seen in order to be appreciatep. Hepburn-street is within a few minutes' walk of Hobson and other leading streets, and has lately been formed, metalled, and planted both sides with trees. The opportunity of securing eligible sites for residences such as these are daily getting less, and the Austioneers would only ask intending purchasers to view them. The ground will be marked out with flags. Terms and conditions can be seen at the Office of the Town Clerk, and irom the Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 25. ALLOTMENT, CHANCERY LANE. THE subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 25th inst., at 12 o'clock. Allotment 25a1, section 1, City of Auckland 23 feet 1 inch frontage to Chancery Lane andadioiningMr. Savory's brick house. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 25. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. FARM OF 142 ACRES PARUA BAY, WHANG \REL 60 ACRES PARISH OF OWHIWA, WHAiNGARKI. THE subscribers have received in-truc tions to sell by public auction, at \Mu Land Mart. Fort-street, on Monday, 25cu hsunt, at 12 o'clock, PARUA BAY, WHANGAREI — Allotments 101 and 107, Parish of Owhivra, County of Marsden, containing 14'? acres, with all improvements thereon, aa recently occupied by the late William Henry Norton, adjoining the property of Mr WHANGAREI—North-eastern portion of allot ment 14, Parish of Owhiwa, County of Mursden, containing CO acres originally granted to Heniy Murphy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, A uction^ers. GEORGE H U L M E, BUTCHKIt, &C. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN. KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. X^ACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, queen-street. Fredk. Hewin. Henry Hewin. TDRIME OALT jTTERRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. thirty half-barrels now landed in fine order. Also, twenty half-barrels PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED • HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT FTTE-WIN & ■DEOTHER • Jti x> FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION THE JL POT, QUEEN-S T R E E T, AND AT TIIE THAMES. LjINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H~BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a province 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the'sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either every description of Monumental and Builders free on application. .i P IANOS- Kffl. AND HAK HOFFMANN & SONS, . '. • QUEEN STREKT. • Have the largest and best Stock of Pjanofortes Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, ~„,_„ Call and see their prices before Purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamhns Organs.



PEO IA L | iHE A P X INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHTNG VOli THIS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Wilt. Shew this Following Cheap Line* During thk Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks ai 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shnnf>s Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job line of Extra Quality black SilU Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices ' Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Ajpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, Sec, &c, &c. All Marked at Low Pmdis for thk Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. JobTLinegof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H. A TKINS. IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. &%" Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York 1 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINL MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 cases Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case WYNKOOP'S PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MO3S, for Chest Complaints, C ugns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renownee PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, fee, &c. Makes of a rich and delicate flavour, arid cheaper than Corn Flour. A.« LoURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS SHORTLAND-STREET. A BEKDEEN POLISHED GRANITE J\_ MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free from JOHNLBGGE, Sculptor,! A.bfii deen, Scotland. Holland & Fortzer, (LATE HOLLAND & CO.), %%'3, QUEEN-STREET A&O, Beg to announce that the Grocery Business hitherto carried on so successfully, under the style o£ "Holand and Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the well known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, the same having proved itself to be the best policy during the preceding three years' extensive business done under Mr. Holland's supervision. The new proprietorship respectfully request a continuance of the liberal support hithertc accorded. Sample of Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per lb. Splendid Tea, 2s. 6d. per lb. Company's Sugar, iM. and sd. per lb. New Season Jams, 7id. per lb. Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHIPMENT OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED. HAMS AND BACON, DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocery not to be surpassed in Auckland. N.B.—Families waited upon. Orders per post or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station free OB charge. ,' UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION ifL FACTORY ALBERT-31REET. E. WATERS, CON FE C T ONER Begs to inform the pubUc the following goods, manufactured at his ry 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. DrySGoodb—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Ghocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbcrt Burnt 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 Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond 1 offy Musk I-ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tolrr Liquorice Star ana J_.ove Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candyl Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe , . ._ Medicated Lozenges oi every description always on hana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. Oim shilling will be allowed for every tin re ' turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS. Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, Sec. Testimonial. . Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875 —MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various 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 will form an excellent article of diet for invahds, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion .—1 have the honour to be, sir, your obedientservant. Jambs M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. \TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J^ COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. . Capital .... •• - - Reinsurance Fund .. .. .. «lw,Wo# Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with "HuKESced for the Voyage or Time. '_ Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Jfsured, by steamers and sailing vessels, RIBKB on Specie subject to special arrangements. m *-«» fggglfg g^BOT Manager,



m|HE /IHEAPEST JJ^ OUSE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITLBE, CON3ISTING OP DKAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF AT _ ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland fob CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSK FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCYi. Silk and Worsted Damask. Reps, Broches, and Cottalines. Plain and Fancy Dimities. Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and~COUNTERPANES A SPLESKIS OK GILT BHASS C'ORNICKS AND WINDOW I'OLES. T H E Blind of the Perio:d This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note Paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant: it wilfnot lister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the "JWood Venetian. _ WINDOW CURTAIN^, In Lace. Nett, MusUn, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WINKS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET- Wffi R3 .UPHO^TKR^ CAEPET SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Asrents r the GROVER & BAKEIt SEWING MACHINES THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liverand stomach—the frequent , orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy tor scalds or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases : in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by che Proprietor ' THJMAS HOLLO WAY, 533, Oxford-street London. *«* BSwareof Counterfeit* that, mnv <Mninat« ; from the Tlnitori Stataa. ; TMPORTANT N U 'J' *C E. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to an£ouno« that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his *ar DINING ROOMS "X» have been renovated at great expense, witfc every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is tho most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are Si JNCIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Tablo he feels confident needs no recommendation. Tho liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DBIxICACY OF THB SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Journals, together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, there fore, hopes with some confidence that the will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioned auckland. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council! Office Queen-Btreot 1^ OVELT lES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUE-L COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 QUEEN-STREET, y Auckland. ' n EORGE AKERS, I3OAP AN^CANDLfifwORKS. Buyers of Tallow.



—•= ll m A I L O KING.;! ■A- — We would respectfully invite Custom- ( ers who find a difficulty in gettinga gooa ; fitting G_rm-.iiC, to give us a. trial. i We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTKR, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those wno may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. r\ All GO ANU 1Vr OK" AIG| QUEEN-STREET, Next B. Waters', Confectioner. £3T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. "XT E V A D A HOTEL, J_N QUEEN & DURHAM-STREET?. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Fkee Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Billiard Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. _ Commercial and Public Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors-All of the Best Brands. Characteristics: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. -j U" N TLi) SERVICE HOTEL CORNKVR OF QUBB & WBLLBSLEY-STRBETS. i JOHNgHANCOCK, Proprietor.!! IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND XJ3ajryj SPIRITS. Auckland. N.Z. /"vCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six 7'-irsl-clas3 Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar m 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 accomm D Odation. EpKiNs N.B.— Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . . . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. TJHE CRITERION HOTEL" CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAIi GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. good stabling. Horses for Hire at Moderate. Cnarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MTCRCKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha<» made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to call attention of his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. OBAM, Proprietor. mO LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. E. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Room at the Criterion Hotel, Hobaon-atreet, where they will find All cock's latest, with attention, civility, and accommodation. RATIONAL XT OTEIZ CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of thi3 well-kriown and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. . „'■_■. The Rooms are largo, lofty, weM-veutilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. , _ The Show Rooms for Commercial 1 ravcllers, Allcock's Billiakd Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled k the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SKRGE DRESS PIECE. •1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland op Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods. Umbrkllas. Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, *&c, &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP OUR AUTUMN AND WINTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A TINABU RY& £J 0., 201 &206, que un-street, Auckland. PA U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IKON WORKEJ.S, &c, CORNER OF Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on. application.



FA P IS X ti A IN Or Jl 11 .tr Q, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tZS- PACKAGES ISA 574 PAPEKHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linpeed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &C, &c. ■ Carson's Anticorkosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and requi3ites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. . TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. 0 Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—bein simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. O DEN N E S, • IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. THE WERTHEIM. Hand and Treadle. HAND MACHINES, £4 10a. The Most Superb Machines in the World! Challenges comparison with aDy, and gives 30s. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial. Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns. Mangles, &c, &c, &c. Great Depot, QUKEN-STREET. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strert. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small ad van c on cost for cash. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd Tm T> O R T E R & I^O. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. B. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex Oxforij Thurland Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaplin,— LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods nowotfered are theBEST value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS, ronzed 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 Hulks', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, Gorman Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of UHANDE LIP^US and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons &c. &c. : STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPOR T" COOKING STOVES.lwith or without hot witter attach ment. SMITH &WELLSTOOD'S COOKINUSTOVES 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'a Ivory Table Knives, "White Bone, Stag, . and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. ELKCTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Uoftee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSH WARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dtmdy, 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 Coftee Pots. Mustard Pots. 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 Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c, &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers Tea , pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrieh and Sons-' Tinned and Enamelled. Hol . loware with patent covers . N GHLE'S DYNAMITE,, KREB'S LITHO FR ACTiSUR, Blasting and SportlngPo-wcter Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ■ ng> re<**siteß White IvTaible and Enamelled Mantiepieces for Diuinsr, Drawing, and. Bedrooms, in great variety.



FbNEP.AL UNDERTAKER, ' I UPHOLSTERER, I MATTRESS MAKER 1 WYNDHAM-STP^ I CJOUTH BRITISjFiJjSfS^I k5 company. I OAPITALra,OOQ > oo Ot , jßujgngsof every description, andfw I LS^f r°mSheeP'SBackor ShiPP^pJl Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain n • ■ Cargoes generally Insured to and7L« "^ w M g&SJS? America ' c^ft©| Head OfflL^Aucia ENT *** * I HAMILTON RAiLWAT-f^l B. EDWAEDS I Begs to inform the public that a to**. I ing 12 passengers and luggage m^r^H train arriving from Auckland. ChS^^B able. Sperial Carriages provided 2f vLS 9**!! mstructions bemgsegt^ygjt or&^f. Livery and Bait Stables IHamUton. J | 8, WYNDHAM-STEEET, I oo TXOUSE, SHIP, & GENESAT " XX DECORATIVE PAINTER k Estimates furnished, and experienced > W Workmen gent to all parts of the Province. i, J.H. requests attention of Builde™ ■»>,? i. 55 others to his New Glazing "?■ ? Tariff. B . W * w J. HENDERSON. !» w ■ 'C 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. J J^ O T 1 ~T^| The undersig led having a Large BTfMTTuH the Best and 1 ft test Dyes that can bepitmrfH in the English and French Markets, as SI a plentiful supply of pure -water, is enabled ti HI Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Hatf»H had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentleim F of Auckland in his management of thelnSH of a Dyer and Cleaner during the lastfiftS*! years, he trusts that by a continuance oJgK H attention, and by personal control of the (mSH tions. to continue to give the satisfaction helm B hitherto afforded. -M Ladies'and Gentlemen's Wearing Appaßjwi" any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed]! H any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, £X Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, DyedjnH Renewed. in any colour. Gentlemen's Cltitfo ■ Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed,!^ B short notice. " | SS" Orders left at the City Establiaunes* ' Wellesley-street East, will receive pm m attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited urn H by leaving their Orders personally or by letfe 1 \W. KDGAE, I lAN OS, HARMONIUMS, ABB MELODY ORGANS. i J. Howdek, Shortland-street, Importer of i ■ superior class of instruments, has nowinfctai,ffi 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated InstnimaiißH also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and BevetalK Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, coat flu guineas, for £40. Flutes, VioliDS, MraitalK Boxes and'Mugical Albums, &c. ___lf AC A R T E li FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West, l Families waited on for orders daily, &M»H plied with the very best qulity atareasqiialleH charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping anil- Country orders punctually attended to. WB I H C Hi • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he hasfi> commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreeii imt to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, ato doors from Queen-street, where he hopes t; strict attention to the wants of iis customer to receive a share of their patronage, ladies Hand-3ewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boob and Shoes made to order on the premiss Boots repaired on.the shortest notice. DE V I T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STREE T, Opposite the Makket. ON SALE, IN STOCK- < Single and Double Breech-loacn v and fciw loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Lat<- Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder _ .. •, Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, 1* ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Ojt centrators _ . ■,_.jj. Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breeca-lOWB' Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. AMf Breech-loading Implements ot every oese tion Patent Chilled Shot «™ mnl iition Breech-loading Revolvers and Aromiaiunon Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CAER Has on Hand and to-A^uv^: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First m Second Class; also IBjM . WHITE PINE, specially prepared for ww>* and Flooring, at Low Ha"* „,«■ Shingles, Palings, House BWCb> &c, &£.____&<?•_ WAENOCK B BX) T H JB& SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS, . ■ Cox's Cbeek, Richmond. . Office—Durham-street, Auckland.:.'. CashPurchasers-TaUo^, Wool, Sheepßtt* and Bones. __ Tna r,TifaetßW» On Sale^-Bonedust: our own manma» guaranteed free from aldu terauon. ___— AUCKLAND lA$ OFFICE, m=4&i-a 165, QUEEN-STREET | »ap opposite SAVINGS BANK. ; MONEY LENT to any amoiint on CLOTW1 JKWELLERY, WATCHES, J-LA^ .. WARE, and every description .m. Merchandise, at the LOWEST rate of Interest- The strictest eecresy may be rehed om» transaction. .M-ncefS1: Parties waited on at their own reaneo^ Fire-proof Safes on the premises foi tM * * of Valuables. [ESTABLISHKD 1860.1 L. H. NEUMEGEF, '^ LICENSED PAWTs TBROI^B- Private Entrance downjrightaij^—. VENETIAN BLIND FACTOB? WIRE GAUaK BLINDS, AWJ^BRFp^ ZINS BLINDS, MAI BE H^ AUCKLAND VE™ItIAN MANUFACTORY, g^S CORNES OF COOK AND G^ r '|omO3 s Of anv_dimensions k in aay Pum[ffr of Oie to aHundred.witmßagiventußß^ : test quality, and seasonable «n»» and sent to all pwrte of IJeW A» land. Terms cash. Bstua* 168 returned, by Post. A. &X^USBY (LATE M. HORTI^BU^piVIB VENETIAN BUND_MAKERS A^^ : Cobnkk oy Cook andGue^st^^