THE EYEiVISG STAR, FRIDAY. JANUARY 4, 187 2.

Printed and Published by the Henky Brett, of PaireU, at his Genera Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-strepT, th City of Arckland, New Zealand. » Friday, January 4, 187 1.



ALFRED BUCKLAND TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. m H E TOT A I R. WILL BE HSLD AT THE REMUSRA YARDS, Foe EWES, On TUESDAY, 22nd Janf, ahy ; AND FOR RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries !*■> the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVBRY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale: WOOLP A C X S. ALFRED BTTOKLAND. ~'FRIDAY~JANUARY 18. THE HAYMARKET. IMPROVED FABM AT WAIUKU. FOR SALE, at auction, on Friday, January 18, at 12 o'clock, The FARM known as "Dickson's," contain ing 160 acres, in a high state of cultiva tion; well watered and subdivide a, with a good Dwelling and Outhouses erected on the property. £600 can remain on mortgage, at 8 per cent, per annum interest, if required. ALFRED BTTCKLAND FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1878. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. TO CLOSE A FARTNEBSHIP ACCOUNT. FOR UNRESERVED SALE, AT TBE HAYMARKET, AUCKLAND, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY IS, At 12 Noon. ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES in the Northern Island, known as the M U RIW HEN U A ESTATE COMPRISING 56,580 ACRES, Situate-aS the extreme North-west of th< Island, well Wooded and Wa'.ertd bounded on three sides by the ocean with a Sea-board of about Thirty Miles on which there are numerous Bays, witl good anchorage for vessels of large ton nage. Coasting vessels from Aucklane make periodical calls at. the Homestead where stores are landed and wool ant cargo shipped. The whole is wel watered in the dryest season by CreekF Rivers, and Lakes, intersecting the pro • perty and forming good natural bound aries, available for subdivisions at i small outlay. The Improvements consist of the Homestead a comfortable Cottage Residence, with gocx Stabling, Workshop, Store, Woo'shed, Work men's Cottages, Stockyards, Garden, severa Enclosures securely fenced, varying irom fin to three hundred acres in extent, and a con siderable breadth of surface-sown Grass; also Stockmen's Cottages and Stockyards on othe: portions of the Run. Together-with the following Stock now on th< Property— 600 Head Well-bred Cattle 7 Pure-bred Hereford Bulls, from th< herd of Messrs R. & E. Maclean 1000 Sheep, of all ages 300 Lambs 12 I ong-woolled Rams 10 Stock Horses 11 Working Bullocks Station Tools. Portable Forge, Carpenter'! Bench, Whaleboat, and Fishing Nets; but th< Household Furniture and Station Stock must b< •taken at a valuation. A Lighthouse is now in course of erection a Cape Maria, and will have a Telegraph btatioi •within two males of the Homestead. The above described Property has been occu pied but a short period, four years, and is nov •commencing tagive a return. It is capable o extensive improvements, and will carry a muci ■larger number of Stock than are now upon it Ducks*, Pheasants, Quails, and Fish, are abund ant for the sportsman. Climate unsurpassec for comfort and healthfulness. Title: CrowcvGrant. Terms Cash, or one-half the purchase monej .may remain secured on the Property five years bearing 8 per cent, interest. A Plan of the .Property can be seen at the .office of this paper. For further particulars apply to the Auc •ftioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY., JANUARY 7. SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE By Opder of the Mortgagee. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, January 7th, at 11 o'clock, That desirable VILLA. RESIDENCE, at pre sent occupied by Mr. James McNeilaii, containing six rosms : is situated imme diately at tbe rear of the Choral Hall, .and is well and faithfully built. Will be sold subiect to a mortgage of £150. Lease about 95 years, at the moderate rental or £12 10s. per annum. Immediate Possession. Terms at Sa£s. THUBSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF, BOOK DEBTS, &C, &C, COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS IFTAVE received instructions to sell by iLJL auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at II o'clock. The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all ■ Fumi'tur" and Fittings. The PRETTY' JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture an Fittings. The GO-A-HK A D, steamer, with all Furniture and FjUWiS. Tbe CANTERG Hiilk. Coals on board .the Hulk. «Lores and.Officesujn Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Dsbts'oi' the Oempany, including that of tlieFHiau Government, Tbp above Sfwners hay a only just been in 6pe?telanTrc--iv.d their Government certifi cates in November lasc. For absolute sale witfloui reserve.



"MONDAY, JANUARY 7. w VICTORIA-STREET. 'DRAPERY, SEWING MACHINE, nnHE Subscribers will sell at the !_ Shop of Mrs. Pate, Victoria-street, on Monday n«xt, 7th instant, at 11 o'clock, An Assortment of Drapery, Sewing Machine <in good order}, &c, &c, &C. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). THAMES WEEKLY • AUCTION 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 ] LR- C. CARR MONDAY, JANUARY 7. BY ORDER OF THE. MORTGAGEE. 16 SHARES CUTTER MAGIC, 32 „ „ AVON, 4 „ S.S. STAFFA. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Mon day the 7th January, at 12 noon, 16-6iths Cutter Magic, 29 tons, and nearly new 32-61ths Cutter Avon & shares s.s. Stafra. By Order of Mortgagee. MONDAY, JANUARY 7. at 11.30 o'clock Sharp. G. W. B I N N E V HAS received instructions from tlie Rev. R. S. Hassard to seU by public auction at St. Matthew's Parsonage, \\ ellesley street, on the above date, The Whole 'of his Household Furniture and Effects, particulars of which will be given in a future advertisement. / / Messrs. Close Bros,, Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. TAILORING. We would respectfully inviie Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and McKaig, j QUEEX-STEEET, I Next E. Waters', Confectioner. 2?jT All Tweeds thoroughly shrank, and orders executed on the shortest notice. QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease o those centrally-Bituated Premises, corner o Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimate his intention o CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN AIA ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fai share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking th< Shipping Community and General Public fo. the liberal patronage accorded him during th< last ten years, and from his personal knowledgi of the Business, hopes to secure a continuatioi of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS anc TARPAULINS always kept in stock. TG. SANDER • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on th( shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikatc district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. PAUL AND SCHENK, House anc Ship Plumbers, GasfUters. Copper, Tin and Zinc-workers, &c., Albert street, opposite Temperance Hall, beg leave to acquaint th( public of Auckland and suburbs that they have started business as above, and having hac thorough practical experience in the above business, hope to have a share of public patron age. R. Paul was for a number of years Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's Ship Yard, New castle-on-Tyne. P. &S. are also Licensee Plumbers for the Auckland Waterworks. Established 1858.] WJ. M A R X S. « HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER : BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer op Sheet Lead, Iron and Leax Pipe, and all othkr Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from tlie Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. A" MfE E R~Y CHItIS TMA S. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. .Tamp. Stone Fruit, 7£d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, <Jd per tin Vestas, Plaids, i)d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. FRENCH fe CO.'3 ST e.w Season's Teas Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity. Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/, 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFICE, only 1/8 ® ft. RsFrNKD Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROC Peoples Tea Warehouse, 252, QUE °r§SSrAIJCKLAND. Bianch Stores :-MARY-STRKKT, Short lan ""WEN-STREET, Grahamstowx WATELt! WATEU ! ! WATER !! J T£ you wa nt W«.ter laid on at reasonable prices, oallonß. CHALMKRS & CO., Plumbers and GiiGfilterß. Dorn well's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plurabars tax- the city w&ierwQrics.



TTNITEO SERVICE HOTEL., <LJ COKNKB OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STHEBTS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OP FOREIGN WINES AXIS SPIRITS. AOCELAND, N. Z. WANGAWHARE HOTEL, ' jJ ~" NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Roomj for FamiTjltcs. *2T Boats foi- Hire to all parts of the hiver. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. TVOCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAT Occidental jhLotel. 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 be3t 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 phamphlets, to be seen. /"I RITE R lON FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H U H U. IAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahulra 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 :tel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be sparea to Rive satisfaction. . None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. ir'eccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-clasSjStabling. JAMES WILLIS. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families, sample rooms for commercial GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Houses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. POINT snRSELL tl OTE L. MERCER. D. ARKILL be>id w iuiui-m the travelling public that ho ha* made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other exe»lleiit accommodation, there is now added a ,_, Railway Refreshment Room, for tho special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Alp. . OU YE R, (jCiILLET & CO COGNAC. TRADE f^*** MARK. IN 1803]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, aojustly considered the finest made. They hava always on nand HriAs..aOuarter cask". Cuba*. R"d Tmrxirisl flaskf^i "TjISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC •UN TlJtiJL>»., Qtf.-C ASKS,.CASES, & FLASKS «. S QleA g onteforAuc^- N & pQ W' ATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Ybarb.] To,ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH. try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with th« Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. , WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva., Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-S T R E E T, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. AL O' V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESI BY-STEEttT. 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. Price 3 moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost-f or cash. AN SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VrCTORIA-ST'-EET. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all lands of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <±t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PA KKBR has erected iii-st-class machinery, and having completed ali.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, raceive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Aucxla Waterworks, WK.I jLESLIC V- STB BKT. 17'iGTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PAETINGTON BROS. Havk Always on Hand— i Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatineal Maizeme&lj, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed ttjeep Pepper, &c, fcn>un<?.



VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, WIRE GAUZK BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRE^-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from Une to a Hundred, within a given time, or the ■best quality, and reasonable pri'jea and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY iLATK M. lIORTEN BUSBY). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS xVND WIR WORKERS. CoKtTOR os Cook and Guky-stkeets : ___ TOO.NES 1 BONES ! HONES ! " Boucrht in any -mantities. lor GASH at the Free man's' 'lay Rono MU5h. and as Nc. 101, LOWOJ Qaeen^t. by J'O^^__ j .6, v' Y~NDIIAM-BTKEF;!.1, { _ HOUSi'.. SHU'. jr. *n» 0 w GF.NERAL DECURATIVK PAINTER $ * ~ , , & Eatimate:-! furnished, and experienced M Workmen seat to all parts of the C Province.. H _ * Pi J.H. requests attention of Builders and * others to his New Glazing TarifL O "~" C J. HENDERSON. _! ? • 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. mo a r* H i "V i Ex TRANSIT. @ OAMAR'U: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. 11. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. ON SAL] 15 oa.es CANTERBURY BACON AN HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street ane. J A R G E QH I P..M EN T OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Pari3 Millinery r -? Fancy Drc ' Goods Feathers rj Black & Co Flowers Silks K_j Prints Ribbons " _, „ Muslins K»rchiefß i^ Mourning _ terials Fichus . Paletots < Costume Man chest ! Goods Parachutes « p_T ot every d( Bows cription. O * g 7 H«ior, <^ g Twe6da ' •o Corsets S Shirts ___ ? Ties Underclothing rH Collars Baby Linen Handkercbie Hosiery Frocks gfcraw __ ate Tunica —(:)— HH The above : Pelisses both Cloa f^\ Boys' & Men' MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKIN in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises' r^LOTHIN/: MEN'S TWEED SUITS, . Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. SSL Our arrangements are such that we a enabled to produce such suitable Goods of ever class, that we rarely fail in making permaner customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suita, from 10s.- Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s Cd. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, Queen-street. £_■ SHIRTS, -®a Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart Moment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid _S. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, es Sam Mendel. CARGO & TV!" C T7" AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Wateks, Confectioner. A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description oj CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. AU kinds of work executed in the said material. Orders from aIJ parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths.



AE6ANSI AKGANS! MASON AND KAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Solo Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Hakmonit^i Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand . ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.— A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and op ward a, at very low interest.— Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shcrtland-street. TftTfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at iJol the usual rates of interei c— W. H. Oon ncll, Vulcan Lane. . ifOSE'if to LEND in large or small Wk. sums, at low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. LAISHLKY, Solicitor, High-street. ■7%.TONEY to LEND on first-class free- LVi_ hold security, at low rates of interest.— P.. C. TiYKR, Shortland-fltreet. _____ "&/CONEY TO LEND in large or small lVfiL rams at a moderate rate of Interest.- Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. ______ ! ft ,W ONEY TO LEND, in large or small iV.v! sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, y^-fv,--, -i--..t-.-c°t.. next the Post-office. Yv's OiN_¥ TO LEMD on MORTGAGE IyJL of First-class Freehold.Securities. VV-.Vi. OL/J-in*i»i-£V-N, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. HKISTMAS "rU'EW YEAR'S PRESENTS! J3i GIFTS..! NOW ON VIEW S AT ' EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. ' THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY X SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— " Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre r- SENTATION «. Writing Desks Photographic Albums g< Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases. ~c., &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, i 1 AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET J' AMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER) VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. "Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d • Watch Keys, 3d.; W Tatch Cleaning, Leyer, is.; Geneva, 3s. Bd.; Putting in Main Spring, Ss.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no -* charge will be made. E* TOH N~ K. SMI TH, BUTCHER; *JP PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adioining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the ID hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar<?e ana more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following "Parnell Bill of Bare :— Legs of Mutton, dd. per Ib.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2ki. per lb.: Loin 3 Mutton, 3Jd. to id. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lanib. Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. - TfeESSERT AND CHRISTMAS S JLJ' FRUITS. F. lIEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF -&TEW TCmUITS & TfANCY A RTICLES, Suitable for tot Season! 2SB A nice assortment of Crystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. FreMch Fruits in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Figs, Pre ■i'd served Ginger and Chow Cbow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, Sec. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jelly, Apide, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackwell'a Black Currant and Raspberry la- Vinegar?. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert. Mixed, Ratailas, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c., &c. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S or CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS, a3 supplied to Her Majesty the Queen Aveekly. es- CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and n opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES, And other Fancy Articles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark, Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. fS TJ 1 XTEWIN & "OROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE m POT. QUEEN-STREET, the opposite JL Corner to the United Service Hotel, in And at Grahajistown and Shortland. 's. mHE /CHEAPEST TTTOUSE -BL x_y JLJL NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, G CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, •4 AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF JT ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! y BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, i DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSK FROM, i The Laigest Stock o£ Plain and Fancy I .FLOORCLOTHS |J V Ever Exhibited in Auckland. ™ All the Newest Patterns LINOLEUM! L) (The New Cork Carpe^ , MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHIn/ N mattings! (PLAIH AND FANCY). f*Tjt Silk and Worsted Damask, jBou: Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, 'Mag , Plain and Fancy Dimities, j any Chintzes, Cretonnes. Mac ture: BLANKETS and COUNTEEPAN: 1 — ■ ■'■■ i n A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GIIJ 4-S CHIMNEY GLASSES. / • / r>p Brass Cornices and Window Pol / pla THE I J Blind of the JPeri/i This Blind is manufactured from Metd the thickness of note paper; it is lightJ Ye able, and elegant: it will not blister or j hunc with the. sun. and is less in price thai I , Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, I ¥J In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leg oL WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, B*nd Green. f J , All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmi| \ WI_TSS"& UAXi'LI vio] 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CJfET • - MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, &Opr 1 WAREHOUSEMEN, j Bras SHORTLAND-STREET. ATJCJND. v; E Sole Agents r the I GBOVER & BAKER SETTING JiIiNES. Cone



0 NFIDENIE. The Argyle Moua CORNER OF 1 rULCAN AVENUE AND QUEENr :ET HUGH HOGARThJ lavin<* purchased the Stock of J b-ttx ,nd CLOTHING of the yell-knowF« <* at J W. Pearse, would remind 01-11"8 nd patrons of his 15 years expenenf-'f s=rs. Lrchd. Clark and Sons', Shortlaif^' and •an confidently assure them thatf lU c latisfaction in every branch of rf»Buan nent. I , The Stock having been purcliF a iow flgure, H. H. trusts that it willj*^ market, and as an inspection is «f am«u L" Save this, ho feels positive «£«££ appreciation will bo the result/?» <*£* mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICI> MODE RATE PRICE. L . _ . ~ ■ -n.,—. oatitii tne otn N.B.— Opening Day: SAIUJ-' nstant. j c~x — n v priririrr c n/1 cL - J J. THOMPSoL THE PJSRMANEN7 EX' (LATK OF TAR A 4 IMEXCED Begs to notify that he o&C Nr) .BTKEET, BUSINESS, at the lop of Si£ bt ined tn £ in the above Branch, and hd^ ab]e to Best and Most Permanent?' n \ n such a undertake work of any de^ fl manner that a trial is all tha£ d d any Ladies' Dreeseacleaned, re§' erl to J pieceg J. colour, without requiring to■ c i eane d, Damask Curtains and TaP Gl . een Scar . or dyed, and w«ll pressed. / Silk Dresses dyed any cq n finished . Velvet Jackets dipped £C r umbm'v- Kid Gloves cleaned equrf ' d co l Our. K-O?dts ani^ °af#- address will receive prompt attention-L ttFaml'lton, ai kato. SANDEST 0 -' TqTq Have ggf£3JSffi£2k°~ of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery Bt.tto.«y, ifeSfe"" GoOdS> Sec, m eni? uri ■* **■ Agent: Aucj™^^^ tTdITTn^ r l gee, Ha3RemOV|&. tT o _.lJ.Drap-r. ENGLISH AND 1 FIRST-CLASS COLOXIAL-MADK | WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES J In every Brancll at Lowest £ of Auckland Prioe 3 ! [_ Tnß Trade, kept. Agent for tV±^ G bTAP" . E_AUC_A^ TELL' Gp"" 0. yk*£ X ER S: SOAP A nF DLSWOMS' Cash r8 of Tallow. try nnTU^KESS, MANTLTif *vn KA^AKTNG ESTABLISH MBMrfroSpW^ corner of AJDeit street' m^TKINSON „„,•_-. T? ATnn vi^more suitable Premises Having Removi h resp eotfully to inforn fhWriiPs rf J°d- an* surrounding dis the Ladies of trasted t0 her care v/il re'cefvl immeo_tention and dispatch. WEratixs aW UKNinG order 3 made UP O1 the shortest no; ounfc m&tt i cts can hay tb^'r matlriarloll^^ made "P withoU their p^senceWstemof selMneuorement to be had on a_i__: —hotog'hy to meet thi ttmWNORRIS. 222, Queen-street AnckHnd (i ß jOxford-street, London), ha determined tke a Sreat reduction in th gSSJIn 'uture the price wiU bo Krst class Ci de Visite< 8s" Per dozen.no lp i= twf l * ken: Children, Is. per doze: Ivtra •a r__i_»rtraits, 6 for 13s. The Nev Ferrotvne P l*> made on enamelled Stee pfltes flnisflile waiting :-Carte de Visit. SS 3 forget size, 1 for i's.6d. a Lon don Artist Prices AT^U TIMBE R YAR Dg COM-HO USE-STREET ani BREAKW^ RO-^D- I E. CARE. tx.Hand and to Arrive: a R-n^tment of KAURI. First an< second Class; also wtttttt ?. specially prepared for Ceilin. vvxii- L- Cjnooring, at Low Rates. Shin< j L] Palings, House Blocks ; &CN ________ fIE jIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBEI Nf^- isigned are sellinj? SASHEE T>OOr4 MOULDINGS at the VER"! TnwffdTES. Have also on hand aver larJft aiPorior stock of First and Secon. ClassEEg?g Timber of all kinds, at lowes in a_t. its Bkanchks.—Chai Legg aJcks, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, a Prici 3 on application. rrTT-fr lON STEAM SAW MOULDING a*ND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), jMECRANICV BAY. jbwn Orders can be left at No. 36, Ii Slir^iiiildin)rs. -jTjj[ Vit YOQ TRIEI 7 b stlb^t p'easurein "««yine*«uV•»• „ Si c **■*>?, Wilich "= Quite innocuous. J> eg^ | .•*«* usl'""* c^cul at ed to produce the *>c „ W | ' serrant, j A _ HS M. TUNNY, ffl i . Analyst. ■ • "■' b" ILL Is HUDSON, Chemists, 57, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. jY NEEDS A TRTAL TO ENSURE CON TINUED USE. o Household Should be Wiihout It. Sold Everywhere. [ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and L others, can havo Office Boolcs Ruled and nd, any pattern, to suit requirement. :azines, Music, and other Works bound in styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, hine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac r, next door> to Kv_kinq Stab office ldham-fitroat. ,A H L iXsl "Pk AHL I A S3! Oif CHOICEST VARIETIES. , ICE _Purchasers choice, 103, per dozen. " Selection left to me, (is. per dozen. -NTS! P PLANTS tomato L Cauliflower ilelon A Cabbage Jucumber N Broccoli 7eg. Marrow T Lettuce S. itches Autumn Giant Califlower, 3a. per lred. R. BAIKD, VICTOKIA-STKEET. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. ¥. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIIi _3DI_CR AND HARNESS MAKER; tXS AUCKLAND. • <Nf>Ttt the Union Bank). NO." C. CL O U"g' H, MASEFIELD'-^ BUILDINGS, 0 Alb krt-street, u_nsT, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe,. DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. s andStrinpr Hands tanghr, itnd, Mtisica, 'ieces effectively arraiiKCd fov the same for any iii&trumentation or number of performers. :erts, Balis, and Quadrille Parties attended.



"TO" R. HAY WARD, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, A MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM-STREET. *^* ;^' " mr7maß^^^^f^^^ DE . V I T a GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STEEET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and M uzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder ■Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridjre Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con contrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadine: Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descnp tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle Fireworks. __ -p Of f I R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (O. & 8., Morton, and Why brow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colnian'sD.S.F.Mustar 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neare's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, £ and J'a (Alberts Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, fee. &c. j IMPORTANT NOTICE ■: E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since bis removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his *r DINING ROOMS "«« have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of hi 3 cv* tomQVS' Tho LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the beßt ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowdinc Thore are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a ijeried of over eight years i» a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SttASGN i 3 always to be obtained. British Magazines, _lustra * -nd and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead.jg London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrive! of each miil steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence, that he will, in hi 3 Ne\T Premises, continue to receive the larg3 share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. R E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locaUj 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 Confectionee, auckland. T~_Td s. j: ha r b u"t~t, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREEa-, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes fcr Dressing IFlour. or old ones refilled, H~ £ I f £ 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he i 3 now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 2i7, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. YriAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH X SEWING MACHINES. ■Are-superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet m .action, not liable to j?et out of order, and having me largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to wmen Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agekt : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. WC. DEN N E S c has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Princess of Wales ___,■, Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Howef } 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-STKEET. N.8.-Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. . T . ___ To Schools and Otheks.—Magic Lanteins, Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hue at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken^a 'full inßtioictions how to use_the_abqve. QjACKS! STCKS! SACKS- 1. Wanted to Purchase any quantity Good Secondhand Sacks; also Salt Bags. Applyto H. BAlßD,_ street