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FRIDAY. JULY 5. TH E II AYMAR XE T. | ¥710R SALE, at the Haymanset, on JL. t Aiday next, at 11 o'clock, 8 Useful Farm Horses, from the Waikato. ALFRED BTJ GKLAND. SATURDAY, JULY 6. TO THE WAIUKU SETTLERS. THE Undersigned will hold Monthly Sales of Stock, a one o'clock sharp, in the Yards adioii.ing the Kentish Hotel, on the first Saturday in each month. The first SalewiO.be held, on Sr.turday, .Tu'y P. ALFE X] r_AAKI,INI).__ FRIDAY, J ULY 5. T H E H AA" MARK ET. ¥T^OI. SALE, at the Haymarket, on Jn Friaay next, Double- Ifwv. o\v Plough tangle-Furrow Plough Clod Crusher and Iron Roller ALFRED RIJCKLAND. _ '""" fllTlJav,".djly 5. TH E H A~Y MARKET. TT.OR SALE, on Friday next, July 5, 3S sacks Maize 48 sacks Potatoes. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. imOR SALE, To-morrow (Friday), "^ 2 Heavy-draught Horses, by "President." ALFRED B v CKLAND.



MONDAY, JULY 8. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. ■ R. ARTII U R XT AS received instructions to sell, at his E"l Mart, on Monday, Bth instant, at eleven o'clock, The following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES :— 322 (Aug. 17,1877), Shade Flowers; 317 (Sept:22); Sextant* 223 (Dec. S , Brooch ; v6B (Oct. 22), _i.ai rimrs r-m (Dec.2o', Brooch ; 132 (Nov. 25). Brooch "nd J?!arrings; 291 (Dec. 12). Locket; 736 (Oct. 20). Rrnoeh • (Sept. 25), 3 Studs and Eye-glass; 391 OF Geneva SSB Oct. 10). Brooch; 193 (28th Ario-1 T oeket •60 (Nov. 17), O. F. Watch, 7912 ; 751&Y7) O.F. Vergl 3071; 322 (Sept. 22) DC. s Watch ■ 318 (Oct 25) 2 Lockets; 666 (Oct. 16, Rin^ 33 (Nov 10 , 2 Gold Pins; 411 (Aug. 22), Concertina: 719 (Oct 20). Violin; 452 (Dec. 221. DCS Watch, 7G375; 559 (Oct. 10). Locketwith Chain ; 622 (Jan. 5), Table-cover and _; 378 (Feb. 18). 19 Pieces; 500 (Dec. 31). Counter pane ; 363 (Feb. 16), Shawl; 618 (March 4) Trou sers- 977 (Jan. 30), Boy's Suit and Shirts 818 fXch IS 2 White Blankets:.6l (Nov. 13). Black Sdk D'-'ss ■ """-fl ,c,r'Pt Is), Musical Box: 221 (13th Fob.), Dress and Waterproof; 645 <Ma™h 5), 3 Dresse'i skirt, and two Chemises ; 833 (Jan. 19), 5 pfecel Biroad Cloth ; 202 (Aug. 12), O.F. Chrouo metei•Watch ; 513 (Dee. 28), 2 Brooches and Ear rings ; 632 (Jan. 5), D.C. Geneva, 543*1. Also, A large quantity of Blankets, Sheets, Clothing of every description,j^^gg^g^. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10. LEASE OF ALLOTMENT, HOWE STREET. R. C. GREENWOOD TF^AS received instructions from the h~p " Gif- Council t.*> pell by auction, at the Market House,"on Wednesday, July 10, at noon, Thf> Lease for C years. <sf Allotment No. 11, " "Section 52 (City of Auckland), situate at the corner of Howe and Beresford streets. * * Terms and conditions at the office of the Town Clerk, Canada Buildings, Queen-street Auckland, p^ II)A Y f JULY 5. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Bagatelle Table.Chests Drawers, Cheffon riers Chairs, Shade of Fruit, Tables, ■^ArXd B-.d^h.g. Crockery, Cooking Stove, Sewinsr Machines, Mangle, j^hU Utensils, &c. 9 volumes Oratorios ("handsomely bound), Life of the Duke of Wellington (3 volumes), Handsome Revolver in case, Sec, Sec THE Subscribers will sell as above, at the Mart, Fort-street, an Friday next, July 5, at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, A n ctioneera. EMO V A L The Bank of Australasia having purchased the Corner Mart, the subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public that he has RE MOVED to convenient Premises that will store Trnrr-R Ttmfs the Ouantitv of Goods, and where he will conduct his AUCTION, COMMISSION, and GENERAL BUSINESS as formerly. Advances made on Produce and other merchandise. p 7, QUEEN-STREET, Two Doors from Messrs. OWEN AND GRAHAM'S.



GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, JULY 8. COMFORTABLE TWO-STOREY DWELLING AND FRERHOLD ALLOT MENT, VINCENT-STREET. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Bth instant, at 12 o'clock, That comfortable Two-Storey Family Resi dence situate in Vincent-street (fourth house from top on upper side), containing eight rooms and pantry, fitted with cup boards; well-finished throughout, and s-.'i". laid on; commands a good view of the water, and is erected on a Freehold Allotment, having a good well sunk on it and planted with fruit trees. Terms easy SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ASEHUNGA AUCTION MART. JjSfetSTOCK AND CATTLE SALE-YARDS. """Air,*. The undersigned having taken those New Premises, now being erected by Mr. Longley, in Queen-street. Onehunga, also the extensive Black Yard and Stabling attached, will in a few day commence business as a GENERAL AUCTIONEER HOUSE, LAND, AND COM MISSION AGENT, when he hopes that tho surrounding Fanners, Settlers, and the Public generally, will give him a trial. Produce Auction Sales of ..took and General Merchandise. Prompt account sales. liberal advance will be made on Goods for Positive Sale. It. A. ENGLAND, Auctioneer, &c, Onehunga 1 f MONDAY, JULY 6. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART.



P. A. ENGLAND TT|7ILL hold his OPENING SALE on W Mnnd 11 o clock- -j^r o t i c E The undersigned having a Large STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, asi well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen Of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has ■ hitherto afforded. . Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, iv any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Gleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on shortnotiee. — _.-.._ ' g£T Orders left at. the C.ty E-_abhshmen Wollesleystreet East, will receive promp ■ attention. Ladies and Gentlem- 1 waited Upon hy leaving their Orders personal., or by letter. .... W, EDGAR.



COUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use at Home.in the Australian Colonies, Ciago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its Value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. The " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratia on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny ltamp. Tho Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled. with Messrs. F. Counts aud Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisite:), such as Pamphlets. Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may bo had from tho Agont.3, MAC KAY BR 0 THBRS, BOOKSELLERS, &0., Junction of Queen and G key-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents ?ln any of the- suburbs, apply at the above address. sgtO^ CJUN FIRE INSURANCE, LONOND KJ [ESTABLI-HKD 1710.] Insurances effected at current rates. Claims paid with promptitude and hoeranty. W. BINNEY, Agont___ J_J KW ZSALA ND~ INSUIiANCB iN COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - - m j888*8» Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS "BY FIRE of every description of Property, may bo oifectco wi«l) this Company. __ Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Timo. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks en Specie subject to special arrangemr-iits. £8~ Losses Phomt"i,''.v Pa in. GHWrnn1': p. TH*l T*(l'g, Manager. mSI GLOHE MA JUNE INSURANCE J. COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital ,3500,000. All Marine Risks taken at low *st current ratos. Policies granted in triplicate, payablo in case of loss in London, 01 tit any of tho Agencies. ; Full particulars upon application to the under signed. r _„__.,. ~_ JLTNI-Y GILFTLLA.N, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stro SO UT H BP. IT IS H INS UK ANCE COMPANY) ; CAPITAL, £1,000,000. ; Buildings of every description, and Contents' ' Insured. . ~ . ; Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port . London. . n , Vessel?, Freight, Gold, Gram, Gum. and , Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, , | tho Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, Sec ; Lowest Current Rates. Head Ofllce, Auckland. „„,»,„ A. BOARDMAN, ; Manager



DAILY EXPECTED, per HELENA, From Lyttelton, Aud EOR SALE on Arrival : 40 tons Wood's Flour (sacks, 100's and 50's) 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Barley 25 tons Canterbury Potatoes 6 cases Hams and Bacon 200 sacks Bran Cheap for Cash, if taken from Vessel at Wharf. L. W. EATON. I^ALST COALS~n COALS ! ! Feom Eulli Minks, near Sydney, EX ' WELLINGTON,' A SPLENDID HOUSEHOLD, SMITHS', OR STEAM COAL. Retailed at from 5a to 7s per ton less than they can be imported by tho cargo. 10 tons and upwards at 20s per ton, at ship's side. Single loads at 2S-s per ton, at ship's side. This Coal gives a strong heat, is very clean, leaves little or no cinder, burns a very long time, and will be found very economical to burn with Waikato. W. & G.~WINSYOKE. mo CAP IT A LIS T S. ~FOR SALE, an Estate of 2,300 Acres, about 20 miles by rail from Auckland. The Land Is nearly all flist-class virgin soil, with a largo proportion under grass, subdivided by fences. A good House with Cottage and Outbuildings erected on the property; there is also plenty Gi' wood and water. The subscribers would direct tho attention of the public to the advantages which this Property offers in its close proximity to the Auckland m-rket, as it is only a fourth of tho distance of similar properties in tho Wniknto, and therefore the saving of carriage to the town would, be a considerable item of profit to tho producer. If desired, easy terms might bo arranged. Apply to TI. ASIITON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents. QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING NOTICK OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of thoso centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &o, would intimat his intention of j continuing this Business in a bi _mcb.es, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the I Shipping Community and General Public for ' the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar pauUns always kept in stock. PAPERHANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 ts- packages '-m 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in gold. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (lineeed and colza Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes Sec, Sec, Sec.



Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushebi and Requisites, L . Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS' 95 Se 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23._1g73. ■ QOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY. G. hTsmith, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly attended to. 1801111 WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED; A SONG, By Pro. Martin Swallow. Words by Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellers PRICH\ 2*. gd nett Efe&E_E^£_3| -$__-___t___4____lS Pianofortes & harmoniums, from £8 upwards, on terms to suit pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debain's Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, We lleslb y-street. "OEAD THIS TWICE! Messrs. J. BROWN & SON, Piano and Music Importers, are giving up business. Every article in the Shoo must be sold during the next few weeks. This is the last oppor tunity for getting a FIRST-CLASS PIANO by a standard maker (which ia the oniy. guarantee for durability) at a low price. The last oppor tunity for getting Sheet Music at hai.f-pbjice. Make up your mind at once, as the timejwill soon be past. • Ooncbrtin-as, Fl< -tks, Cornets, Clarionets, Fi.rTT\*AS, Gi.nr.rAN accordton'-', ATj-olins, and the I.est Vi-iliv Strings in 'Auckland. Read all this Twice ! \



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MAT E!R jA L S Just Opened. H» Atkins Invites attention to his Stock off • Now Dross. Materials, Ladles Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve- . ! toon;., &c, suitable for the CGniing Season. Now on View. Splen did Colourc in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges, Twilled Carmelites, Estamano Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid valao. All th 9 new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in tho oity. Good Quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the now shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankots, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Now Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow- Bcrs and Vesta suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own mako and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockbnrn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &o. Tailors can select irom the largest stook ixi Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Uheap Tweeds suitable for Boys wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and, Clothing. fiargH. ATK IN S ■em



G HOLLA HAS (4 RE AT INDIAN CURES Tho Proprietor, being on a visit to Auckland for a short timo, '•(ikes tho opportunity of stating that rcspeetabloand responsible merchants have been appointed in every town of Now Zealirnd as Wholesale Agents for tho supply ot the abovo Medicines. In Dunedin—Messrs. P. Hayman & Co. „ Christchurch—Mes•"•«. Cook & floss. ~ Wellington—Messrs Zohrab, Knocker & Co. „ Napier—Messrs. Newton. Iroine & Co. „ Gisbomo-Messrs. Graham & Co. -„ Nelson—Mr. Richard Hadflcld. „ Groymouth—Mr. 11. Williams. „ llokitika—Mr. Geo. Mee. ~ Auckland—Messrs.. Brown, Barrott & Co. „ Russell—Mr- E. Ford. General Agonts for New Zealand : W. & G. TURNBULL & Co., Dunedin. The Marvcllwa Cures effected by those Medicines have won for thorn the appellation of THE WONDER OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY ! They consist of The Aperient Mixture, tho Rheumatism Mixturk, and the Gut Mixture. &3T And can be had of all Chemists. Tho following Testimonials are given, by way of example, of the very many received from all parts of the colony :— Am.klun-, 3rd July, 1878. The Proprietor of Ghollah'a Groat Indian Curow. Sir,—Hiving been suiTcring from an attack of Rheumatism in my arm and legs, end having heard a good report of your Indian Medicines, I tried your Rheumatism Mixluro, and after taking ono bottle of it lost all my rheumatic pains. I know of others who havo been cured by the use of your in- dicinc*. I can strongly recommend them to otbora.—Yours, Pec. G. D. • IcGiLiVRAY, Master s.s. Wanaka. Tho] following is from Air Mackintosh, of Mackintosh Bay, who is 76years of ago:— Lyttelton, Oth August, 1877. Sir,—l wish to give my testimony to this value of your Indian Medicine?. I hnd heen suffering I'or over fourteen years Avit h -ory severe rheum atism, and bearing; a good report of your medicines, I bought two bottle;! ol Kheumatism Mixture from your agents, Messrs. Bayfield and Parsons, and g^>t coinpietc'y cured. I can Strongly recommend your medicines to my fellow old colonists, or anyone sum-ring from rheumatism or rh'oumalio gout—Yours vory truly, Alexander MAorriNTOsn. Testimonial from M. B. Hart, Esq., e:t-Mayor of Christchurch :— Christchurch, 31st August, 1877. Sir.—A few months ago I was suffering very severely from an attack of Rheumatic Gout, through which I was confined to my bed for sovoral weeks. From representations mado to mo by friends, I was induced to try your Indian Medicins, and found myself so much improved by their use, that I was enabled to leave my bed in four days after taking Ihom, andin seven was able to walk about with comparative ease. I continued their use steadily for several weeks, and got completely restored to health by them, and have been up to this date able to tako free walking exorcise. I recommend the uho of youi medicins to others suffering from Rhuomatism or Gout.—l am, &c, M. B. Hart. The Proprietor of Ghollah's Great Indis Cures :— Auckland, 27th June, 1878. Slß,—Having suffered severely from Rheumatism 'matism for about live years, I was induced to ' try your Indian Rheumatism Mixture, and after taking only two bottles of it I lost all the agpis ing pains I had suffered so long, and got perfect ease, and I am happy to state that there are no remaining traces of the disease, my appetite is good, and my general health much improved. I can conscientiously recommend your medicins to others euffbring from Rheumatism.—l am, &o *' Mrs. G. Wallace Victoria-stroet. Dunedin, 31st August, 1870. Sir —Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable timo, and having beon completely cured by its uso of the very severe Rheumatic Gout from which I hau suffered most severely for the last ten years, 1 can boar testimony to its extraordinary curative nowers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have tho free uso of my hands and feet which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the boncflt of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period abovo stated, that I attri bute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable rnedibioe. I can strongly recommend it to those suffering from Rheumatism or Gout.—l am, &o, John Griffen, J.P,



"WHOLESALE AGENTS: BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Auckland. THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famonr remedies to be most effectual in curing eithes 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 affectual remedy tor scalds; or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the Srinted directions, it never fails to cure alike eep and superficial ailments. I | . These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions for; use n almost.every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor TH.)MAS HOLLOW AY, 5 Oxford-street London. • . .* V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States.. ..-.--,



DUBOUCHE, & CO. [Established 1819.] HIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IN flhUJa., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS Sole Agents to^AU N Ckla T nd_ N & HITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD RES'IOR.-H w A NEVER-FAIx_IN(-. REMEDY. For all Skin Deseases, Hheumatism mall™ forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentry,.and tea valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the l ro prietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. Edson, ChenusVQuMMtreot Mr A. G Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes-street; Mr RoniNfiON, Chemist Pai nellMcssrs Hill & Hudson, Victona-sti-ect; Mr. Jaixwkll, Otahuhu; Xvlr. Faij-WELI., and T. it .Giixman, Onehunga. ~„„+»„„ in T.'PTiMONiAl_a can bo seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residcco, top ot WaKO fleld-streot. _ , , ~.a „,„.«._ The strongest roeommendnon foi'thamem cine is its own intrinsic worthan shewn by tne I "a?vollou 8 cure, effected on well-known and much respoeted nieinbers of our community. TheTb_st proof of this is to be found in tne largo number of testimonials received by the maser thanktullr aeknowlodKing tho restoration of health experienced by using this ptuiacoa. At the request ol those already cured, the proprietor now brings the "^Blood Restore» more prominently before the Public, "thesure I and certain hope that, this utilising of tho gifts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to sudV'i'ing humanity, by curing long seated diseases and averting threatening sick n The want of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, Sec, has long boon felt as ono of the greatest calamities of tho ago. While other means and modicino have beon proving thom solves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing tho cruel Angers of disease, and freeing captive man lrom that deadly embrace. The people aro now requested to give tho Blood Restorcra fair and impartial trial And '.V*. Proprietor would havo it dis tinct) rundoutood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c are due entirely to tho medicine s wonder fufelfect upon tho blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and invigorating system- Impurity and inactivity of tho blood la tho cause of most sickness and pains. After a course . of this medicine blood vossels-which have ; become, as it wero, choked up with unhealthy mattcr-becomo exhilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its courso vigour and strongth to tho on idro |ysbn"- intrjr Sottlorß will flnd ln nitchen s Blood Restorer an almost complete subotituto ■ for tho Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Fevers, and builds up thosystem. Children take it with wonderful results. No household should bo WiANOTHER MIRACULOUS CURE. The following is striking evidence of the won dorful effects of the Blood Restorer, after all other means havo f ailod to cure :— Rokeby-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1877. Mr. Hitcuens,— , - „ Dear Sir,—l havo to thank you very much for , the benefit I have received through using your valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warning and guidanco to others, would mako known the particulars oC my illness and cure. Some montiis ago I was taken ill with pains in the back, sup posed to bo lumbago. So far from being bene fitted by tho attendance of medical men, I grew rapidly worse, and tho pain became agonising, t One day my husband had in his hand a portion of an old Auckland Evening Star, containing your professional announcement the medicine and its cures. Tho paper was of a back date, and tho advertised agent's address, aChcmist In , Wellesley-street. My husband applied to h m 1 for Hitchens' Blood Restorer, but the Chemist used such illnaturod remarks to dissuade us from testing tho virtue of the medicine, that wo felt there was some spite at work, and deter : mined more than over to give it a trial, mo : pleasing result of the trial was, that after ' taking it a week, I felt wonderful relief; before : many bottles were taken, I was not only . liberated from a sick room, but felt In perfect ' health: appetite was restored, strength re ■ gained, and I havo to thank God that you were at hand to provide the means of my rapid cure, and enable mo once more to attend to mi household duties. Yours very gratefully, Mrs. Wai.tek Knox. To Mr. Hitchens. Upper Wikelield-stroet TMPEI.I AL SOIIIEDAM~SCU N APPS. Dr. Hassall's Report. The Analytical and Sanitary Institution, 51, ilolborn Viaduct, X.C.. London, 9th May, V 7". Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sen napps, received from Mr. H. J. 11 ART. We have subjected a Bainplo of the above named article to a very careful chemical analy.iia and examination. The results of tho analysis, which are Pet f'*nh Inaseparato report, show that this spirit ia or good strength, practically free from acidity, and that it contains but traces of solid matter in 1 solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr. Harts Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior article of it* class, is well purified, and quite Kenuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Has-alt., M.V., Author of "Food and its Adulteration. Otto Hkhnrr, F.C.S., P lie Analyst.



ffnS^^ L liinl' Sfe^t lISHi •¥'s'M^ llfimm "•-wgtt^r'i lIHS p,?J'wi^si lllmßm ferSslsS^. IiHIS j o^^4.^<42**>* IffilHv; *<&tj, _• n "to*.'afkt\ I RU ' "'i' ''t-f • Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory, Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have the honour to report for your in formation that the sample of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you to mo haf. been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and critical examination, the result of which enables mo to state that it is the Finest Sainplo of Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other injurious impurity, and has evidently been distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of the choicest qualities of Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, and in this respect compares favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be advised as equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses. I have the honour to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, Analytical Chemist to the Government of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any in the Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to the Public under the full- conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT FOR AUCKLAND. CL AR E E BROTII ER S 3 (Late Crombies), Royal Fine art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. • First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life 'Size at moderate prices. ChUdren's Portraits taken nstantaneouslv.



Clearing Out Sale. Previous to making ALTERATIONS for.tho SPRING, to meet my Increasing Trade, I am now offering tho WHOLE of my New and Well-assorted STOOK of- French Merinos a —.j jj^K?™ Satin Cloths * X™ Hats Serge Cloths £r I ggf^fSS Winceys FH I Sheeting gss? o *$$»** roof m i ffiSSS shh-t- Silk Velvets JZJ y IDf Oroohet Velveteens tf Anrimacasiers FeltSKirts HH < TT-.ih.nds and Felt Costumes -, <_, "niaSers «M HM Whffihirts Collars«otuis g. nv.m^t\r\ fthlrfca R& sand M g p&T estsand Muslin Work < I p i£?i£ Molo Dross Buttons Q « I Pl,/,™^£, K^Woof E^W ° Colto&Scarfs Va^nT H | Boltsandßraces Hosiery , PWf uSerclothlng fa ij Cloths ALL AT AND UNDER COST PRICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. QVERCOATjg IN BEAVERS, WATERPROOF, WITNEY, 21s to 50s; 25s to 40s ; 25s to SOs. Also, Made to measure with any extras that may bo fancied and guaranteed superior to anything in the Auckland Market at prices quoted 10s, 50s, CDs.



SPECIAL ATTENTION Is also directed to tho following lines, which we have lately sccurod :— 1 Cask WHITE SHIRTS, 5s 6d 45 Dozen Flax, with Collars, 4s 6d 40 Dozen ABERDEEN Knitted Sox, Is 50 Dozen Folding Scarfs, Is 6d 000 Gross AMERICAN COLLARS, All shapes and s _es, 9d per box.! 350 Nelson Tweed Trousers sa, lOs. 9d. "W We can also Supply half the Population of Auckland with MEN'S & BOYS' FELT HATS, 2s. fid., worth Gs. 6d. (JAB GO & M°K ' T°' QUEEN-STREET, Next K. Waters, Confectioned. mo TIIE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND. Thcrois much being m;.<do inst now by some persons in the Cicthing Trade about supporting Local "industry, but SAMUEL COOMBES Challenges any House in Tin* Tradm to Shew that they Employ as Much Local LABOOR as he docs (that is Auckland Labour), and Money spent elsewhere than in Auckland might almost its well bo spent in London, as far as we in Auckland are concerned. Samuel Coombes MAKES TIIE BULK OF THE CLOTHING II!'. SELLS! In fact, the Bulk ol the CLOTHING SOLD at the C; IT V CLOT HI N G MAIt T is Manufactured on the Premises ! The only iin;_orUtnt exception boing Geelong Tweed, or At ssThauan Tweed Goods, which are manufactured in Melbourne, and as SAMUEL COOMES Has made liirgo Contracts in Melbourne for those Goods, enabling him to sell them Much Under Wholesale Prices 1! 1 Tho £7s 6d and 30s being fully 20 per cent, under what a much inf. rior article would cost in any Wholesale House. S3T One Trial will suffice to prove this fact. In the TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SAMUELPOOOMBES Has Completed, since tho 29th of May, 1877, 4726 Measurements ! These Figures speak for themselves. JUST OPENED: 200 GALATEA JACKETS, 10/6. A Large Line WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERS, 10/6 ; worth 15/6. Also, SEVERAL CASES WATERPROOF CLOTHING, which will be Sold Cheap. O A M U E L /COOMBES, CITS' CLOTHING MART. 92. Queen-street, Auckland.



\\T~~-H I~T T A X E R S AMERICAN HOUSE. O N~~i" A L E, LAMPS (uon-exflosive, and cheaper than any in the city) LANTERNS COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES / OI.OCK MATERIAL OILCLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS andSHOKS AND ALL KINDS OF USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS .Second Door Below THE "HERALD" OFFICE. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AMD SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by poflt Jo the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. GrUTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED) Have on Sale at their Branch Stores, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND ONEHUNGA. Dunedin-Made Woodwares Consisting of— Nests Tubs, painted and varnished Buckets do Fancy Buckets, Cheese Vats, Churns Butter Firkins, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Turning Trusses Store Trucks, &c. JAMES W. WALLER, Manages.



A IiERICAN SEWING ' MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simpie, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews -with tho least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelvo Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph ' THE HOME"' SHUTTLE is the only nractica Low-srice Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (alike on both side:.), ha 3 a self-adjusting tension, ana is adapted to every variety of sewing for any ■wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest. AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER . *t Will -Jem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch and Gather. This Machino will sew on and gather at the samo time, and will worK equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with ailk. Linen, or Cotton 1 hread. It is not necessc-y for us to cnaeavour to de tract from the merits of any othei^aohlnes^we claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE VS THE MARKET, without regard to Trice, and we feel confident that whenever persons! wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the. HOME" SHUTTLE BMW'NO MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines it will have the preference. With the ] Machine is furnished—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles. Guage, Table Clamp, and direction3for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P R i C i.:— n Complete in box ... .. - -- ~ £1 With Table and Treadle .. _. - -- -So 0* \ With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key ~*"''" In proof off their supenorit.y over all other Machiney, we guarantee them for fivh Where the genuine "HOME SHU 11^ MACHINES, stem pen with our name, are not procurable, we will sond them direct to pur^ chasers en receipt of remittance or reference.w s L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. ~*We have appointed the undersigned SOio Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genu mo Homo Shuttle Machines are procurablei by time payments. lUustrations, Speeimona, and luwiwo tree of.charge v BRBUA) Sh(_£thind-street_



AA',-:A''AA"- \ v-AX^-iiXy*' &X^Xx _\ 3-p, N q X R I S, U* PHOTOGKAPJIER, 222, QUEEN-SrKWET, AUCKLAND. m. CARTES DX VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Fir-tors-PE Portraits While Waiting, T/^CITaTTS, A GENT S, and IViL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound any pattern, to suit requirements; MaKazines, Music and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machino Ruler, and Accouut Book Manufac turer, next door to the Evening Stah Office, Wynrihi-m-Bti'eet. . jTaLTakised IRON WORKS S. PARKER, UA N UFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plnmblng Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasiftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part ef tho Country. S. PARKER has; erected hrst-class machinery, and having comp-OiA*l all ..is arrangements for manufacturing, is in a portion promptly to execute all order.-!. List of Pricea forwarded upon application. Orders per cc&ch, train, carrier, or coasting veoeel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Lic::ni:"_;d Plu_i_bee fop. Auckla Waterworks, WIfiiJjESLEY-STRBKT, AUCIiLANn. riIAUPIRI COAL MINING COM j PANY (LIMITED). The Company arc now supplying COAL, at their Mine, HuiuLly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bnlk:- Houschold (lumpy) .. .-50s. Steam (screened) 103. Slacir _. 20s. Discount allowed on orders from pO to 103 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per sent. Orders for any intermediate station, on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri-Coal Minc3, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay If required in bagi, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for .lllinc.' bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onohui.:?,. received at tho Company's OlAce, Fort-street, whero fur ther information may ba obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of nvo tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12,0 Papakura „ 38/4 Mercer .. .- 18/1 Papatoitoi .. it' 2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pnkekoho .- 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. - 35,10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. It. W. Hammond lias been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6. 1877. Maramarua Coal Mine. COALS! COALS?! COALS!!! "Where do you Bur your Coals ?



The undersigned is prepared to supply Co in any quantities from this splendid Mine. Iti the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make it a universal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to tho undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater :— Single Ton 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons - .. .. 16s. 6d. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. IS. Orders LErT AT MESSRS. STONE BROS, ) qttkkv ctstot • W. H. FENTON, J yuEES"STREET, Or, CHAS. HARDING, sole agent. Bebakwater Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. TTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, AND PEHFORATK ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP MAN UFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREYSTREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the •* best quality, and reasonable Jri;.es and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. . A. &A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby) VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. "O^"liiTir'FoN\ w aTk at o SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND "DRL'GGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Periumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brush ware Fancy Soaps Sponges, Sec &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of .the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices, '£.'»" Agent: AucklandEvbnin- _Tgß* "l AND J. .' S CVr'p ET_ $J » FrklmatAs Bay Steam Mills, j .-> _ > r.d No. 101, Lower Queer'--street Wharf,.. : . Auckland -*j * ;-.:•'



DE V I T T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STREBT, Opposite the Market. a. , ON SALE, jN STOCK- Singlo and Double Breech-loading and Mnat loading 1- owlmg Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals-r Besfc Brands in Gunpowder Bhot, Eley-s Double Waterproof Caps, Car ndgo Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centra tor a Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadln Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desn tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Am unitlm. Infantry Swo.ids Fishing Tackle Firoworks. jpAUTIOM TO ITHE~PUBLIc'il THE~PUBLIc'i DR. BRIGHT'S PHQSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become known to the Pro prietors of "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous London Arm, is exported to India, China To and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright s Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially caution them against this compound and request their most careful attention to the following distinctive character lßtics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne:- oiacrer lst. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is («.i a only in cases. Wld 2nd. The words " Dr. Bright's PhosphodvnA' are clearly blown in each bottle. ' c 3rd. Tho Registered Trade Mark and Simn tuio of Patentee aro printed on the label nf every case. "L 4th. Directions for use in all the followinc languages are enclosed in each case—Kntriisl? French, German, Itulian, Hutch, Spanish Por tuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish PersiAn Hindoatani. Madrasbe, Bengalee. Chinese and Japanese, without winch none can PossißLvho Genuine. °° DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is the only reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Com plaints and ad 1 unctional Deranirementß . »& BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE teVrou ised by tne aristocracy and the elite, extensively need in the Army and Navy, and strongly » tSs. y the leading Medical &*&■ PHOSPHODYNE te sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe. -a-uunj N-Bj-Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO \)xXIi>, and do not be persuaded to take any LselgSß and Possibly Dangerous Substitute. WAIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. K. Carter's Telegraph Line of Coaches •- Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2.15 p.m.; arrive Te Awamntu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 4 p. m • arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave Alexandra, on Tues day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 9.45 a.m. ; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for Cam bridge ; leave Cambridge every day at 10 o'clock a.m. for Hamilton. J 7l IS HE h A~N~D C~OT. Wholesale. Seti-fing & Family BUTCHER. Queen-str©ei, next Bank of New Zeal d, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smokod Tongues, Home-cured Baoo Corned Beef on Salo in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. WC. D E N N E S, • IMPORTER QUEEN-STKEET, ill _fi\ /|ifll\ n^.M j f E ilk 4s«m 1 fer,. rl^ I *^s- AA • ?:A'^yA\(\ ffl AM v&M M bXM^^xjk ■ Ty |? _\§ E PTII ITIM Hand aisd Treadle. HAND MACHINES, £4 10s The Most Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with any, and gives worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Teiai, 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. Sec, Sec. GrREAT jVIACHINE DePOT, QUEEN-STREET. OEWIJNG MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior to all others for domestic use. Special Notice to Ladies who already possess a Treadle Machine.-It is frequently desirable to have a Hand Machine for light work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want by intro ducing a specially good and cheap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear ana Extras, only costs Two Guineas. As an accom paniment to the Treadle Machine, or for thow* who desire efficiency and cheapness combined, this Little Machine is unrivalled. m Inspection of all the Taylor's Machines nvited. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. "~ZI A UCKLAND LOAN gltesa ______ OFFICE, 165, QUEEN- TREET • OPPOSITE |P SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safe 3on the premises for the seennw of Valuables. I'Establishko 1565.1 L." H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. t_S_ Private Entrance down right of way. jg» S H 1 S T S. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax jhnjgg? OPECIAL NOTICE- The business hitherto carried on by Mess)* G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter toe 9°°£?if by the Auckland Timber Company _m™_?>: G. HOI_DS_---P L MaMgg__ 7=l EME NT! CEME NT I \A m casks Cement, ICO casks; J^gS, (American). Slates, Fire Bricks (Sttt-briage-. Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. m ILA Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire . Experienced -workmen in all branches » to all parts ol town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, vif.l.nria-street^