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FRIDAY, JUNE 28. THE H A V M A R X E T. FOE, SALE, at the Haymarkct, on Friday next. The Well-known Itaeelorse, "CONNAUGHT RANGE X," By "Don Juan" (Sire of "Dick Turpin" and " Islesnian.") a He won the AVuiia-anui Steeplechase, and several Hurdle-races; goes in harness, and is good up to 16 stone. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, J U-Nii 27. THE EEMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle At Two o'clock, 120 head Fat Cattle At Three o'clock. 400 Fat Store Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 28. THE H AY M A R X E T. ■tfiIORSALE, on Friday next, June 28, 2 Draught Horses 2 Drays and Harness ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK, FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. . FOR PRIVATE SALE. XTEW YORK HOODED PHiETON, J3I cither Single or Double Seat. Upstanding Active Horse and Harness. The above can be seen at any time at the Hay market. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



FRIDAY, JUNE2S. TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. THE CUTTER 'ROSE.' THE Subscribers have been instructed to sell, at their Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 1 Thcfcluter" " Rose," with sails, and all work ing gear; registered tonnage, 21.60. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "" FKiDAY, JUNE 28. HOUSEEO LD~ FURNITURE, BOAT AND SAILS, &c., &c, &c. nnHE Subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, When they will dispose of a useful lot of Household Furniture; also, an Open Boat, 16 feet long, with sails, oars, rud der, &c, complete. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JULY 1. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES—SHARES. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Ist July, at 12 o'clock, In the Estate of George Lendrum: Napier-street—Part of Allotment 11, Section 44, City of Auckland. 25 feet 11 inches frontage to Brunswick-street, off Napier street. _ _ . In the Estate of James Rosie: Waitakerei—Allotment 78, Parish of, con taining 133 acres, situate near Henderson s Mill property. In the Estate of Alexander Barr: Rivehheat>—Lot 5, Section 6, fronting Queen and Arthur-streets. . In the Estate of Daniel Sellars: Rowena—Four shares in the ecrew steamer Rowena. Also, In the Estate of Mark Reynolds (deceased): Ararimu—Part of allotment 56, parish of, con taining 40 acres, situate near Deacon s bush. Great Barrikr— Part of allotment 101, Parish of Aotea, containing 60 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JUNE 27. AT THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL. PTYHE Subscribers have received instruc- I tions to sell at the Metropolitan Hotel, on Thursday next, 27th instant, commencing at The Whole of the Household Furniture. Bar Fittings, Counter, Glassware, Measures, Sec. The Furniture consists of Handsome Dining Table, Chimney Glass, Cedar Cheffonier, Floor cloth, Cane Chairs, Engravings, Fenders and Irons, Curtains, Poles and Rines, Venetian Elinds, Settees, Tables, French Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Blankets. Quilts, Toilet Glasses, Carpets, Dressing Tables. Washstands, Toilet Ware Feather Pillows, Horse Hair Mattrasses, Mahogany Chest Drawers, Hair-covered Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Cheffonniers, Cruet Stands, Kent's Patent Mangle (brass roller), Crockery, Glassware. Brass Kettle, Teapots, Knives, Forks, and Spoons, Dish Covers, Large Cook ing Kange (first-class order), Saucepans, Kettles, Boilers, Tnbs, 2 400 gallon Tanks, with tap, &c. Also, The contents af the Bar, consisting of Counter with pewter top and lifting flap, 4-pull Beer Engine, pipes and taps, 6 Spirit Caeks, all the Shelving, Clock, Decanters, &c, Jags, Spirit Measures, Beer Measures, Cut Tumblers, Wine Glasses. Ale Glasses, Champagne, &c, &c. and the whole of the Ga3 Fittings throughout the House, consisting of Chandeliers, Pendants, Brackets, Sic. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers.



MONDAY, JULY 1. COTTAGE, CORNER OF UPPER PITT AND EDWIN-STREET. TO BE REMOVED. THE subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort-sireet, on Monday, Ist July, at 12 o'clock. The Two-roomed Cottage (20 x 10), with brick chimney, situate at the corner of Upper Pitt and Kdwin-streets, to be removed within seven days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. /\NEHUNGA AUCTION MART. STOCK AND CATTLE SALE-YARDS. The undersigned having taken those New Premises, now being erected by Mr. Loiigley, in Queen-street. Onehunga, also the extensive Back Yard and Stabling attached, will in a few day commence business as a GENERAL AUCTIONEER, HOUSK, LAND, AND COM MISSION aGKNT, when he hopes that the surrounding Farmers, Settlers, and the Public generally, will give him a trial. Produce Auction Sales of fctock and General Merchandise. Prompt account gales. Liberal advance will be marie on Goo^.s for Positive Sale. It. A. ENOLAND, Auctk ceer, &-c, Onehunga



B. TONKS ] IR. C. CARR S FRIDAY, JUNE 28. MOUNT EDEN TOLLS AND CHAIN BAR FOR SIX CALENDAR MONTHS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE receiaed iHstructions from Mr. T. Thomson, Chairman of the Mount Eden Highway Board, to sell on Friday, the 28th mst, at 12 o'clock, _ , „ _ , The Lease of the Mount Eden Gate and Gaol Road Chain Bar for six calendar months, egmmencing Ist July next. JELLING OFF!!! THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, Ok the Wkong Side of Queen-street, Informs the Public of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that ho ia com pelled to REALISE tho WHOLE of HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which will bo Offered to Purchasers at GREAT REDUCTIONS, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J. S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to tho following Goods :— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORP BALERNOS ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, in shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4; worth, 2/9 A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4£ 10 „ GREY SHEETING, /11J 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each 4 ~ „ 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, 8/6 Good Tweed Troueers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 45/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 Gs 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost ■10 rolls CARPET, Bought Job. all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION IN VITED. PATTERNS GIVEN.



JOEN SMITH, DRAPER, *& Wrong Side of the Street, "©» Next United Service Hotel, '-'QUEEN-STREET. "171 DO XiX i» S |1 U. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, TnuBLAXD Castle, Loch Urr, and Emlly Chaplin,— LARG SHIPMENTS OK URNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole which hay been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers Greatest Variety and Largest ock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the goods nowo w'ered are thenEST value er offeree! in U:is market. BEDSTEADS. French and Hall-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; Nursory, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. PIKE IRONS. Steel Ormol Head and Kitchen Fire Iron Pokcretces, oal Vase Tongs, See, Sec. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase J-ampa, with Hinks' Duplex, Queen, Eelipßa Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN " PAS3P OR T" COOKING ■ STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizee. LEAMINGTON RA NGKS, from 3 feetto 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, vrith tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons, Lcckwoods', and P. Wai ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knivca and Forks, Pocket Knives. Scissors. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE Tea and. Coffee Services, Cruet and Picklo 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. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MAT». 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. I JAPANNED WARE. ! Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash, Boxes, Lanterns, &c.| Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks, Sec, &c. .GARDEN TOOLS. Flower 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. WoodBRBAD Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting andSportlngPowder Cans, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ing. Cop Ding, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepicces for Dining, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in grea variety. JJ 0■ 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, as 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 I attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. ■ S^ii 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, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. t^~ Orders left at the City Eatablishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN T ON, (Late Hill & Fknton By Special Gi!§KftlS*?£|l>> APP°*? tment Excellency -<Stt3apsr«BS|pWt3ir U <- Cover Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUETGN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zetuand, Auckland.



VTEW MAGAZINES NEW MAGAZINES IN VARIOUS BINDINGS, OFFERED AT REDUCED RATES! Edward Wayte, 100, QUEEN-STKEET, Begs to intimate that he has received his FULL SUPPLIES of Leisure Hour for 1877 Sunday at Home for 1877 Quiver for 1877 Day of Rest for 1877 Good Words for 1877 Band of Hope for 1877 British Workman for 1877 Bow Bells for 1877 Chatterbox for 1877 Little Folks for 1877 Family Herald London Journal, &c, &c. LARGE SUPPLIES of SANKEY'S HYMNS with or without Music Hxmns, Ancient and Modern ■Wesleyan Hymn Book Presbyterian Psalms and Hymns Congregational Hymn Book Pralms and Hymns for fse of Baptist Denominations. 150 ILLUSTRATED FAMILY BIBLKS, from 21s. SCHOOL BOOKS, as recommended by Board of Education School Copy Books School Slates, round corners School Exercise Books School Pens Unrivalled Atlas wo v Id draw special attention to my ACCOUNT BOOKS, all sizeH, and cvory stylo of ruling and binding Envelopes, from sa. per 1000 Writing and Copying Inks (best makes) Copying Presses Commercial Letter and Note Paper s Cheap Brown Wrapping Paper &c, from 3d. por lb. PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. Very Great Variety Whiting Desks >"*»• • Inkstands Office Furniture. Large and Most Carefully-selected Stocks of Every Description of MERCANTILE STATIONERY ARE NOW ON VIEW, And Offered at Greatly Reduced Rates, by EDWARD WAYTE, importer of books and stationery, 100, Queen-street, Auckland.



N.B.—lndents executed for the Trade on ho most favourable terms, and with the utmost despatch. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J^L FACTORY ALBERT-yiREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the public the following sroods, manufactured at his ry aro guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. DryEGoodb—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe- Conversations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles TCnrT irn nnnnst Burnt Almonds Boiled GOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits *■ Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozengc3 Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Dropß Super. Extra Strong Beat Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozonges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond ToVCy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- lied Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Co coa ! Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honoy Tofly Gelatine Lozengeß Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toftv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock I Pink and White Sugorlmitation Strawborrieo Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariol Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges ol every description alway on hana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. W IDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &0., &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l havo 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 freofrom husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those Buffering from an impaired digestion .—I have the honour to be, sir, you obedient servt., James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. The Subscriber having to vacate his presen Mart, begs to inform his friends and the public that he is REMOVING to convenient premises that will Etoro FOUR TIMES the quantity of Goods, and where he will in future conduct his AUCTION, COMMISSION, and GENERAL BUSINESS as formerly. 7, QUEEN-STREET, Two Doors from Messrs. OWEN AND GRAHAM'S. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



]M[aramarua Coal JMjne. coals! coals ?! coals!!! Wheke do you Buy youe Coals ? The undersigned is prepared to supply Co in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It i the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make ifc a univorsal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to the 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. i $3L Ordtcrs Lteft at MESSRS. STONE BROS. Io nKTW rtrb-pt- W. H. FENTON, | queen-street , Or, CHAS. HARDING, sole agent. Breakwater Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. "PHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT;. TO TOURISTS. * HEMUS&HANNA • ' Have a-Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. tj®, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand "Si



UNITED :'SERVIC E HOTE COHNKH quekn & wkllksle -streets. Importer of Foreign Wines and Spirits. Auckland. N.Z. QCUIDKNTA-. UU_-i_»_iJM_._j^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six First-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. BDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. - , Centaurs Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. - Y7~ AIP AX A HOTEL, XV. HELENSVILLK (South). The above Hotel is situated on an eminenco commanding an excellent view, and is in the heart of the township, ottering thoreby a con venient and pleasant resort for travellers. The Best of Winks and Spirits. JAMES HAND, Proprietor. OINT KU SSELL HOTEL. MHSRCKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to Inform the travelling public that he has made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other oxc«lUmt accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at THK Station, for the special conven ienco of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock'sparkling Alo. "*T A T I O NAL rXOTEL. CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform hiß friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms are largo, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled ii 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. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor.



WH. H A Z A R D, • gunmaker. 16 7, Queen-street, In returning thanka to tho Sportsmen of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal sup port accorded to him since commencing business in this City, bogs respectfully to call attention to his Largo and Well-asaorted Stock of BKEECH AND MUZZLE - LOADING SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AND PISTOLS, SPOUTING POWDER, CHILLKD SHOT, ELEY'S CAPS. WADS, CARTRIDGE CASES. RIFLK AND REVOLVER AMMUNITION, &c, &C, &C GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Executed with promptitude, in an efficient and workmanliko manner, and Warranted to Give Satisfaction. A TRIAL GIVEN WITH EVERY GUN. TO ARRIVE, EX ' QUEEN OF THE WEST*: W. H. H. notifies to Intending Purchasers that one of the Most Superior Shipments of DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS, Is now Daily Expected by him per ' Queen of tho West." Those Guns are of the most modern con struction, having been made expresßly to his order. In consequence of arriving rather lato, they will bo offered at Unusually Low Prices. THE SHOOTINO GALLERY Is OPEN DAILY for Rifle or PioTOL Practice, or for Instruction in the Use of Fire-arms. W. H. HAZARD, 167, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. JT\ V E R C O A T Q IN BEAVERS, WATERPROOF, WITNEY, 21s to sOs ; 25s to 4Os ; 25s to sOs. Also, Made to measure with any extras ibat may be fancied and guaranteed superior to anything in the Auckland Market at prices quoted 40a, 50s. 60s.



SPECIAL ATTENTION Is also directed to the following lines, which we have lately secured :— 1 Cask WHITE SHIRTS, 5s 6d 45 Dozen Flax, with Collars, 4s 6d 40 Dozen Aberdeen Knitted Sox, Is 50 Dozen Folding Scarfs, Is Cd 00 Gross AMERICAN COLLA.RS, All shapes and a zes, 9d per box. ooi) .Nelson Jl weed Trousers m- lOs. 9d. "®» We can also Supply half the Population of Auckland with MEN'S & BOYS' FELT HATS, 2s. 6d., worth 6s. 6d. £i AR G O & If CT7AIG, QUKEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, CoNFECTioNEit. IESTABL'SHED 1859] GEE AND POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bine Gum, and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market priceft



HITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD Lumbago, likewise cares Chrome gentry, ana is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine £01 purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the I ro prietor's Signature. ■HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, WHOLESALE AGENTS. SoldT>y Mr J. «»son, Chemist Queen-stroet Mr A. G Hughks, ooroor of Shortland ~nd Princ-ss-street: Mr Robinson, Chemist, Far nell; Messrs Hill & Hudson, Victoria-street Mr. * allwell, Otahuhu; Mr. Fallwell, and T. U .Gillman, Onehunga. Tfstimonials can Ibe seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residece, top 01 W aue field-street. , , ~,_ _, o j,- The strongest recoramendn on for this meai cino is its own intrinsic worth as shewn .by the marvellous cures effected on weU-known and much respected members of our community. The bent proof of this is to be *°™d m toe tagg number of testimonials received by the maKer thankfully acknowledging the restoration of health experienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already cured, tne nvrmrifitor now brines the "Blood .Restorer of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to Offering humanity, by curing long seated diseases and averting threatening sick- Thewant of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, &c, has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the ago. While other moans and medicine have been proving^hem selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the otaeinne^ of disease, and freeing captive man from that deadly embrace. The people are now requested to give the Blood Restore™ fair and impartial trial And :l>s Praprietor would have it dis tincWu^rltood that the cm-es of Rheumatism, &c are duo entirely to the medicine's ironder faleflect upon the blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and inyitforating system. Imnurlty und inactivity of tho Hood is the cause1 of moe* sickness and pains After a course of this medicine, blood vcssels-which .have become, as it wero, choked up with unhealthy matter-become oxhilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, (lowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the en -1 NJi-Oountry Settlers will find in Hltchon a Blood Restorer an alnioßt complete substitute for tho Doctor. It arrcnta IX>lds. allays J'/Vers, and builds up thesystom. Ch^ren take it with wonderful results. No houaehold should bo "another miraculous cure. Other means have failod to cure :— Rokebv-ntreet, Auckland, gj^j Ist IJecembor, 1877. One daymy husband had in his hand a portion of an old Auckland Evening Star, containing yo^profoidSimnouncementofthemedieiiie o«^ ftu f ni-PH The paper was of a back date, and the a'dvertise'dag^ls address, a Chemist m Wellesley-street. My husband applied to him forHitchens' Blood Restorer but Chemist used such illnatured remarks *° dteruade na from testing the virtue of the medicine, that we Shere was some spite at work,and detter^ taking it a week, I felt wonderful reUef; before hpalth- dnnetite was restored, strength re mfnod' an§ I have to thank God that you were fthandtopro^dethe means of my rapid cure, and enable nTe once more to attenS to my household duties. Mrs. Walter Knox. To Mr. Kitchens, Upper Wakefield-strset



[ESTABLIS 1855.] gEWI N^G lyr ACHINES, The undersigned beg reepoctfuuy to announce that, having opened a depot in Auciaand for the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite the inspection of a intending purchasers. Price, with complete set of tools, gS?a written warranty, and full In struction _ ~ .. _. .. £A i 0 2£^§§«i3 ftJn offering the above Machine at English prices, we not only challenge competition on the ground of its having the Largest Sale of any Sewing Macninosold in England, but on account of its beauty of construction, perfect mechanism, and tho interchangeability of every part, it will do everything that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will sew with case from one thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses of Calico. We will also take orders to supply ANY SKWJNG MACHINE IN THE MARKET A ENGLISH PRICES, as for example: Singer's "Family" Machine, with usual tools, »t £6 0 0 Singer's "Hand" Machine, with lock-up cover, at 5 5 0 "Princess of Walos" Machine, with usual tools, at .. .. i i 0 And any German-made Machine at a dlscoun of 10 per cent, from the English prices. We also ropply NEKDLEi?, FITTINGS, &C at English prices—thus : Singer's Needles, Is 6d per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Weir and all others, at 2s. per dozesi. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each.] RBPATRSof al th« better class of Machine at about. Ohe-iiaj.f the Pmcbs Usually Charged. And as proof that we understand our business, we will allow any person to try the Muchir.e find be satisfied that it works properlj, or no charge will bh THE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE Maj be obtained Wholftealo, in Cases of Six Machines. Terms, &c, on application, accompanied by a reference.



W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managers), ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1855. Clearing Out Sale. Previous to making ALTERATIONS for the SPRING, to meet my Increasing Trade, I am now offering the WHOLE of my New and Well-assorted STOCK of— French Merinos -— Flowers Satin Cloths _, Feathers Serge Cloths \-=. Straw Hats Winceys Calicos and Alpacas -^ Sheetings Plaids O Blankets and Shawla . Quilts Waterproof QQ Flannels Cloaks « Crimean Shirt- Silk Velvets gr £ ings Velveteens g Real Crochet Felt Shirts y**i a Antimacas^ers Felt Costumes p} Hollands and Umbrellas lJ Diapers Collars & Cuffs r^ _? White Shirts Itibbons and W g Crimean Shirts .Scarfs p*s £ Men's Vests and Muslin Work \~J 3 Pants Dress Buttons Q 3 Printed Mole Wool Fringes q Trousers Fancy Wool CLj Collars & Scarfs Goods C"i Belts and Braces Hosiery Waterproof Berlin Wool r * Tweeds Goods p^ Blue Diagonal Underclothing Cloths Stays -^ ALL AT AND UNDER COST PRICE, TO * EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. ~ H^ SKINNER. • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND' JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. BgSa—-.



T & T t^ickey INVITE i THE ATTENTION OF PARTIES FURNISBJING TO THEIR NEW STOCK . m ~A~B~L E ■^«--« - c ,^-,f^ [ELECTRO-PLATED NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c, Sec, &c. ■ JOSEPHSRODGERS &3BON"S IVOEY-HANDLED TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GEEAT VARIETY. ECHRISTOPHER JOHNSO CELEBRATED SCI gHEIFFORS & RODGKRS RAZORS! 'RAZORS!! RA T£ WILLIAMS & SALT'S BCJTCHERS' STEELS AND KNIVES. Britannia Metal Tea Pots Trays, Charcoal Irons, Knife Boards, Boilers Saucepans and Kettles Buckets, Damp Ovens Frying Pans, Milk Pans^ Tin Basins and Dishes Brooms, Shoe, and Scrubbing Brushes.



O" Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. m H E UNDEES lUITE" D HAVB ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and vamiehed) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per ' Seatoller": 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7. 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & IjAENACH'S NE V ZEALAND I MBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. Onbhunga Branch. IPliiilli PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £8 upwards, on terms to suit pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debain's Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Heduoftd Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WBLI.E3LEY-STREET. PURE, WHOLESOME, A DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY EEBTHAM St CO.. AUCKLAND. AND SOLD &V ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. ©rdsrs addressed by pos< to tio Maao/nctarers ydS rec«tv« l"Hi'H attention.



QPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC! DR. BRIGHT'^ PHOSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become known to the Pro prietors of " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a, Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous London firm, is exported to India, China, &c, and foisted on purchasers aa 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 istics of Dr. Bright'a Phosphodjne:— Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is sold only in cases. 2nd. The wordß "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" are clearly blown in each bottle. 3rd. The -Registered Trade Mark and Signa tuie of Patentee are printed on the label of every case. 4th. Directions for use in all the following languages are enclosed in each case—English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Por tuguese, Rus&ian, Danish, Turkish, Persian. Hindostam. Madrasse, Bengalee. Chinese, and Japanese, without which none can possibly be Genuine. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is the only reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Com plaints and aH Functional Derangements. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is patron ised by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively ueed in the Army and Navy, and strongly re commended by the leading Medical Practi tioners. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe. N.B.— Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO DYNE, and do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangerous Substitute. HAMILTON, WAIKATO SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites STATfONEi.Y Japanese Ware, Toys ' Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Bvushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, Aud are prepared to Supply all Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. Jar Agent: Auoklandl£ven.i;k3 STAR.



Hand and Tbeadtt? HAND M AC H INff a » The Most Superb Machines inthe'w^,lOa Challenges comparison with ar>v and MOrld« worth more extras, free o7cbarS™ Time Payments. Onb Moimft §s£kW Also, Always on Hand The Princess of Wales (Arm and'pi-w Wheeler & Wilson/ Singer ]£)£»»» and other good makes. ■ ' ROYAL WABH^AHD WR^ Magic Lanterns, Mangms ~ -//r' &C"&a tv fjTREAT JVIACHINE DePOT DB VI x T 0 GUNMAKER, . l 24 4, Queen-stre c t Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, iN STOCK- . - Single and Double Breech-loading and Man loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centratora """ Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loßdln Shot Guns , Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. > Breech-loading Implements ot every fleeo tion ■■'- \\'A ; ; Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Am onitkn Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle ~;, Fireworks. ~. ~^T ,\ UCKLAND LOAN g«^^ Jt\. OFFICE, Q-Z^Q 165, QUEEN-STREET 3IL opposite SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CIOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest• Rate of Interest. The strictest Eecresy may be relied on in ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER..: Private Entrance down right of way.' ~ J. C. PELHAM, T ADDER, QTEP, & T>ARROW-MAKER, CARPENTER, JOINER. &c, 49, "Victoria-street. -~;: ■ ;.-,. Every aescription of Ladders. Steps, Baranre, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horses, Clotheß Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c, on hand, or made to order. ■■-.;;„* N.B.—Ladders, Steps, and: Barrows,, lent M' hire *'. ' ,'';' ; ;i,V:' ' \T M, J\' ETi A N BLIND FACTOBY



WIBW GAUZK BLINDS, AND PHRFORATB ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE ■'"■'■ ';„_ AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREI-STREBTB Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time,!)! the best quality, and reasonable prlees ; and sent to all parts of NewZea- $ land. Terms cash. Estimate? returned by Post :, ;,'; A. & A. BUSBY It'ite (Late M. Hortbn Busby)-L^, VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WK WORKERS, . -A Corner of Cook and Gbby-6treei& OEWING MA CHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOC&STffCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior w aU others for domestic use. .^r^ Special Notice to Laddis Y hft^M possess a Treadle Machine.-- JvK'^Jiilght desirable to have a Hand Jfe^Jfp&t work, and for use on the table., lay"i l!L Mid- Machine Co. have supplied this "%^S|eop ducing a specially good and cheap Stitch Machine, which, with Fnc4%^com- Extras, only costs Two Guineas. Ab %J^a paniment to the Treadle Machine, "^KUeA who desiie efflcienoy and cheapness w : this Little Machine is unrivalled- -^0^ «S. Inspection of all the Taylort JB«^ nvited. . . ' '-]..,,*;. j»,' Sole Authorised A^w^j; T. PEACOCK, OET-IW*' SHORTLAND-STREFT.f ;;i> PA P E E H A N G ll6;Sl WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &P-> <^i EX LATB ABBIVAI& . | [ 574 PACKAGES %f§ PAPERHANGn^^ia From Common to the most Choice gold. , ;.? Scrim and HKSfllAfLq ~ GILT MOULD IN Gs 'i GLASS SHADES, - White Lead Oils (taaieW .W . Paints Zinc White ,- Colours !£ urpi! M Varnishes Brushes . &c, &c, &«• .•• ,J !. Cakson's Anticorbosiok PAI? 11' Patent Silicatk P^^-jjg, Oxide of Iron and Trade bm^^ Artists' Colours, Canvas. Pf JSR' AND REQUI3ITEB. s of iptloS Plate and Sheet Glass of every "^ Wholesale and Retail- ; • W. PHILLIPPS & J^jiANT3 Auckland, January 23,1878. _^> WAKNOCK ?AA»W?fr COX'S CREEK, RICHM°N*]jUSk f®, Office—Purham-Bteee^Au^w^^ Cash Purchasers-Tallow, W<s: W£ and Bones. «^m taa*B^ On Sale-Bonedust: pur v£L^-.*&£' guaranteed free from aldu|terWM>«v£^jg£