THE FISH DEALERS' MEETING.

(To the Editor)

g lßj —feeing by an advertisement in your paper that there would be a meeting of fish-dealers held in 'lie Britomart Hotel on Saturday even ing, the Ist hist., and having nothing to do, I dropped In, hoping to have a little fun, and to find 20 or 30 rough-looking fellows shouting "flsh oh," -with short TDs ia their inoutha, room full of smoke, lioor covered "with spits. But what,! To my surprise, I entered a. beautiful room, wiihlong table clown thd'eontre, frith' rows of chairs oh each *vg, occupied by a unmber us respectable men. as you would meet in any assembly ; all well dressed, and majority "with watches in their pockets. Mr John Brown was voted to the chair—a tall, respectable-looking man. with honesty and determination marked on his forehead : vice-chair, treasurer, and secretary. What! I says, a secretary amongst fish-dealers? Ye.=j: there he was, and he made the pen more a great deal better than a good many swells who hold high billets in town. I believe heretofore they were able to soil to the public five or six good flounders for a shilling. Now, since the Fish Protection Act has come into force, they are not able to give more than two or three for a shilling, in consequence Of the extra price the boatmen charge. The other boatmen who get mullet and schnapper have taken the bait from the flounder-men, and put on a most outrageous price, viz., 93 per dozen, last Friday morning ; so, between the two. the poor bßsket,men cannot get a living. They have formed a society, and agree to pay Is per man per week, the same to be deposited in the Savings Bank until it amounts to a certain sum. In the meantime they have appointed the chairman to be their agent, and to allow him a small commission on ail fish he buys; and mem bers pledge themselves to buy fish from no other dealer but him. Tt was al3O mooted that a deputation woniri wait on hotel-keepers, dining rooms, and private boarding-honses, and request them to give a liti;e of their patronage to the basket-men, as I understand one man supphes.a great number of the above houses. They live by the pnblic, firm their motto should be Lave aid let live." It wad also agreed that a deputa tion should take the liberty of waiting on the Harbour Board, and request them to give them a few feet at the foot of the teo, which runs down from the wood wharf, and put up a small hut and charge a weekly rent for the same.. They say there is no town in the Queen's dominions with out a fish market, with the exception of Anck and. They brought forward a number of griev ances on Saturday night—monopoly, &c. Having only the middle of the street to wash and rogulate their fish before starting, they have to shift for drays and expresses; and sometimes the wheels go over the flsh and cut them in two, which, of course, is a loss. Ido hope, Mr Editor, that you willdosomethingforthesehardworkinsrmen.and set them a [permanent market. The chairman opened, conducted, and closed the meeting ma mpnnor which brought forth the sincere thanks of thosfi present. The worthy proprietor of the hotel (Mr Archard) gave the use of the room, light, and all trouble, free of! expense. There happened to be a piano in the room, and one or the members, when the meeting was declared over, took a seat at the instrument, ran his fingers over the keys, struck up Let me kiss him for his mother," and accompanied it. together with a few more choice songs, which were received with praise by those present.— I am, Sac, Fish Oh.

ST. THOMAS' CONCERT.

Last evening was not favourable for a concert, yet a considerable number of persons did not stay away on account of the weather. U.he concert was held in St. Matthew's school-room, owing to its more central position, and for no other reason, the room being perhaps the worst in Auckland for singers and speakers. Rev R. Burrows and the incumbent of St, Thomas mission church assisted in the arrangements, which were generally satisfactory. The proceed ings opened with a pianoforte duet by Misses Arch and Fisher, and the programme was rajtn fully adhered to. "Wrecked and saved, by Mr Cavanagh ; chorus by the choir; The child and the nosegay," Mr Cornish; instrumental quartette, flute, violin, violircella, and piano, by Messrs Hannkin (2) and Messrs Bartley (2); comic recitation, " Your money or your lif«, or the Yorkshire Highway man," Mr Howden; song, by a lady; pianoforte duet by the Misses Hamilton, an excellent performance; "Thy face is always near to me," andianqther song, by Mr Burnham, sung with exquisite taste and feeling, (Mr Brown, piano); duet, by Mr and Mrs Howden; comic song, "An old mans darlin°%" Mr Hannkin; and a glee by the choir. Rev Mr Phillips then delivered an address, apologising for Mr Burrows, and stating that a seties of monthly concerts would he held for the purpose of assisting to liquidate the existing debt on the church, and which he hoped friends would patronise.f or thesake of the church, rather than from motives of criticism. He hoped to communicate with Rev Mr Hassard, who was still the incumbent of St. Matthew's and toll him that the good work begun by him was stall pro gressing. The entertainment closed with Box and Cox," which was successfully represented by the Brothers Collins and Mr T. Haultain. The latter made several happy hits.and exhibited the talents of a fair comedisn.

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THE iAILLIMx STAR, WEDNESDAY JUNE 5



THE HAYMARKET. OALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and 1O HIDES EVERY FRDDAY, AT 1 o'Clock. FOR SALE— WOOL PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 14. THE HAYMARKET. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. FOR SALE, at the Hay_aarket, om Friday, June 14, at 12 o'clock noon. The Property known as " WOODSTOCK," containing 1910 acres (more or less), situate on the Waikato Railway, 20 miles from Auckland, with a Station on the property; above 9r|o acres are in good pasture, and subdivided into paddocks, through which runs a never-failing spring of water; on the remaining por tion there is an excellent Bush of Kauri and Puriri, as well as a good Cattle Run. A substantial Homestead, of 16 roomß, with numerous Outbuildings, and a goo Garden, are within five minutes' walk the Station. P For viewing and further particulars "pplyto Mr. Jas. Hay, on the premises; Mr. William Aitken; or the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JUNE 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. 11l 08, SALE, <>n Thursday next, at 1 10 o'clock, 50 head Store Cattle Dairy Cows 120 head Fat Cattle 400 Fat Sheep 3 Heavy Pigs, corn-fed Fat and-Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JUNE 10. "~ TO INVESTORS AND OTHERS. TWO FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND SIX HOUSES IN ALEXANDRA-STREET CITY. FOR IMPERATIVE SALE. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Freehold Block of Land, situate in Alexandra-street (formerly Kdwardes - street), being subdivisions of Lots 50 and 51, Section 36, City of Auckland, 63 feet frontage, by 140 feet deep, upon which are erected six of the best built wooden Houses in the city; five of them have recently been placed in a thorough state of repair, and are now equal to new. The annual rent roll is £127 Ba. Intending Purchasers are particularly requested to inspect them. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' MONDAY, JUNE 10. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. GREY-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE THE Subscriber have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 10th June, at 12 o'clock, _SgjSix Large Freehold Allotments (part of the late Mr. John Duff's property), situate on the eastern side of Grey-street, Lots Nos. 3. 4,5, 6, 7, and 8, of the sub division of AllotmentH 42 to 46, Section 29, City of Auckland, each having a frontage of nearly 30 feet to Grey-street by an average depth, of 190 feet. The above are for positive sale, and being thn only available freehold allotments in this street, the auctioneess beg to direct the atten tion of investors to the opportunity offered of securing freehold property in this improving locality. Title under Land Transfer Act. Terms:—One-third Cash, ; balance on mort gage at 8 per ceiiH. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers.



FRIDAY, JUNE 7. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE SEWING MACHINES, ETC. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 7th instant, ■Bt 11 o'clock, A Useful Lot of General Household Fur niture, Cooking Stoves, Ranges, &c. Also, two Good Sewing Machines, .? &c. &c &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Ancto'jneera. THURSDAY, JUNE 6. VALUABLE MEDICAL, GERMAN and MISCELLANEOUS WORKS, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OFFICE TABLE, Tee Property op the late DR. HARTMANN. TO be sold by auction at the Matt, Fort street, on Thursday, June 6, 1878, com mencing at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 10. ALLOTMENT, WEST STREET. fTHHE subscribers will sell at the Land JL Mart. Fort-street, on Monday, 10th inst, at 12 o'clock, __ . Lot 81, 33 feet frontage to West-street, Newton, adjoining Messrs. Edgar and Donnelly's Properties. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY. JUNE 6. NOON. STONE CHINA, EARTHENWARE, - SADDLERY. &c, &c, &c. EX ARABELLA & MENDO-ZA, FROM LONDON. R. ARTHUR WILL sell at his mart, Qneen-street, (Earthenware Department), on Thurs day next, at 12 o'clock noon, NAA (in square), No. 1/2. 256, 257—. 2 hhds., each 60 dozen, Wmte and Gold Iron Stone Breakfast Cups and' Saucers B (in diamond). NAA. No. 250/1— 2 crates Blue Pheasant Plates, Dishee Cover Dishes, and Sauce Boats derate Toilet Sets, 9%, Printed assorted ank Tea Sets '2 crates Ewers and Basins, Chambers and Bowls A (in diamond). C GS, No. 319/»2o— 2 cases Gents' Saddles, Rollers, Girths, bud Ruga No. 321 1 case Fancy assorted Ladies' Saddles and Furniture. Dandy Brushes, Coat Straps, Fancy Grey Rug<-, &c TO-MORROW. CITY MART. TEAS, CANDLES, TOBACCOS, JAMS, GROCERIES, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction. To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, M 0 boxos Gonda Candles 20 cases Peacock's Jams 10 ~ HawJun'a do 10 „ Peak's do U ~ Sir Robert Peel Cigars j 2 „ Regalia do 3 „ Barret's Crown Tobacco, 3b 25 i-chests Tea, Bowen, No. 155 10 „ „ Garmouth, No. 123 5 „ Finest Peoco Souchou 50 boxes Bowen, No. 162 50 „ Kiltarney, No. 17 12 J-chests Ocean, No. 14. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JUNE 10. C_l T V MART. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS. ALBERT BARRACKS RESERVE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 ! o'clock prompt. The Unsold Allotments in Princes, Alfred, 1 O'Rorke, and Wellealey-street East. '. Terms at Sale. ! T3HOTOGRAPHS op ROTOMAHANA ' LAKE DISTRICT;. , TO TOURISTS. 1 HEMUS & HANNA ■ Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. its, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand "St *~1 HOLLAH'S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These In valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., , Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. 1 —— ' " JJLoLLAiND & FoRTZER (LATE HOLLAND & CO.), ■'■~'. 223, QUEEN-STREET '223, Beg to announce that the Grocery Busine ;' hitherto carried on so successfully, under tho style of "Holand and Co,* will in ' future be conducted by them. H, and F. will continue to sell on the well-; known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURN the same having proved itself to bo the best policy during the preceding three years' extensive business done under Mr. Holland's supervision. Tiie new proprietorship respectfully request a continuance of the liberal support hitherto accorded. Sample op Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per Ib. Splendid Tea, 2s. 6d. per Ib. Company's Sugar, 4Jd. and sd. per lb. New Season Jams, 7£d. per lb.; Reiner's Marmalade, lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHDPMENT OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED. H A M S A. N D BACON, DIRECT FKOM CANTERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocery to be surpassed in Auckland. N.B.—Families waited upon. Orders per post or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station free of charge. ARN.OLD, HINES, & CO. Have REMOVED their Offices =. to their Kauri Gum Storks, CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE AND FORT-STREETS. ON SALE (in lots to suit purchasers, at Very Low Prices: 9000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene 500 cases Hey wooden d Co.'s Chairs.



KAPANGA. FRIDAY, JUNE 7. IMPORTANT SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. TELE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Bridge Hotel, Kapanga, on Friday, Junfi 7, 1878, at 1 o'clock, ■* The Whole Of the Valuable Furniture, con sisting of Tables, Chairs, Carpets, Matting, Bedsteads, Bedding, Kitchen Range, J-iamps, and other Miscellaneous Effects. 1 The Whole will be on View on the morning of the day of Sale. D. B. MCDONALD, Auctioneer, Ooromandel. j» * a. D ici"*z INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PARTIES FURNISHING TO THEIK NEW STOCK OF fPAL-LE Q__ U_ T ___E_R _V ELECTROPLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c, &c, &o. JOSEPH RODGERS fcTSON'S IVORY-HAND LKD TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. John wigfall & co.s BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GREAT VARIETY. CHRIS rOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATjED [S CIS SO R S. HEIFFORS & RODGERS' RAZORS ! RAZORS ! 1 RAZORS !! WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHERS' 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. «&" Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. XT A M I L T O N, W A I X A T O. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Pertumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco. Cigars, Fancy Goods Brushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices., KB" Agent: AucklandEvknins Stab. ______ J_____l [Established 1853.] «£WIN6 l\/r A C H I N E S. The undersigned beg respectrauy to announce that, having opened a depot in Auckland for the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite the inspection of all intending purchasers. ( Prick, with complete set of tools, a written warranty, and full in struction _ .. £4 4 0 In offering the above Machine at English prices, we not only challenge competition on the ground of its having the Largest Sale of any Sewing Machine sold in England, but on account of its beatHSfiQjconstruction, perfect mechanism, and the ftmßcnangeability of every part, it will do everything that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will seto with ease from one thickness of Muslin to twenty, thicknesses of Calico. ; We will also take orders to supply ANY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET A ENGLISH PRICES, as for example: Singer's "Family"Machine,with usual tools, at £6 0 0 Singer's "Hand" Machine, with lock-upjcover, at .... ..550 "Princess of Wales" Machine, ■with usual tools, at .. .. & & 0 And any German-made Machine at a discoun of 10 per cent, from the English prices. We also supply NEBDLES, FITTINGS. &c at English prices—thus: Singer's Needles, Is 6d per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Weir ggnd^ltfthers, at 2s. per dozen. SffigerßShuttles, 3s eaoh. REPAIRS of al the better class of Machine at about One-half the Pbiobs Usually Charged. And as proof that we understand our business, we will allow any person to try the Machine and be satisfied that it works properly, or no charge will be made. THE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE May be obtained Wholesale, in Cases of Six Machines. Terms, &c., on application, accompanied by a reference. ' ; • /■' . . W, H. SHAKESPEAR $ CXX.; s (Local Managers), ' :-r ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1855.



TTTNITED "SERVICE HOTE %J corn™ QUEEN & W_.LUSSI_S -STHKKTS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. Importer of Foreign "Wines and Spirits. Auckland, N.Z. /■ACCIDENTAL. OCCIDKNTAT Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six Kirat-class Bedrooms and Parlouie ; 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 beat of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Beflt of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets. to be seen. Thistle JEE o t c l, QUEEN-STRKET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD- ROOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. 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 excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. THE CRITERION jBOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-clabs Accommodation fob Families, sample booms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITE Our Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. A I P A R A HOTEL. HELENSVTLLE (South). The above Hotel is situated on an eminenct commanding an excellent view, and is in the heart of the township, offering thereby a con venient and pleasant resort for travellers. The Best op Wines and Spirits. JAM ES H AND, Proprietor. PRINCE ART~HUJi HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. SETho Proprietor begs to call attention offhif Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, See, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. RATIONAL TTOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform hif 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 large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are flrst-claßß. The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcook's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled it the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-olass 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. WALK EiR, PROPRIETOR. GEORGE HULME, BUTCHER, &C r SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TJJSRCES, AND J WARRANTED 80UND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIG 3, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. QTEAM OAUSAGE TfIACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, fJTAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly, Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bnlk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on ordexs from 20 to 100 tons, l 0 per cent.; over 100 ttiK 20 per cent. Orders for any intermedJsHrstations on the< line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huutly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bagß, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunera received at the Company's Office, Fort-otreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatbitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agbsnt for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. TIRESH SHIPM E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, .\ : By~Cßy^^ttiekla__-a3ict-Fan»enot_i j J AMES B L A I X I E, :', : ~ VICTORIA-STREET. Four Poors from the Union Bank. j A 11" -'C-r.'/A' X■ T JE X, J\_. FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLESLBT-STREET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to.



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NKW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MAT E;R ALS Just Opened. H« Ati«ns Knvites attention to his Stock ny Now Dross Materiiila, Liulica Jackets, Ulsters, Blaok and Coloured Silks. Velvotß, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Seaßon. Now on Viovv. Splen did Colourß in New Silk Kcps, Wool Reps, "Wool Popllxet.tefi, Satin Cloths, Wool Soi-j«s,T willed Carmelites, Ksfcs.mn.ne Serges, French Merinos, Wlnsey*, and Fancy Dress Goods. AH BnlwndW value. All the new shades.pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largiwr, and beei over shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new Bhades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table iJxien, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THK CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweedß in Bannockburn, Mossriel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from tlio largest stock In Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweedo suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Pricks Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. or H. A T X I N S. -8» AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY. We are now shewing AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT of all the Newest Styles and Materials in every Depart ment, including— i NEW PARIS MILLINERY, r£j Straw and Felt Hats "*^ and Bonnots, « O d Flowers, Feathers, S i*^ 5 Head Dresses and g W 5 Cape, P «•* j Ribbons, plain and X <««■*' fc-J fringed; some w *H O very cheap C MH P lines. 2 r-\ ■< Gloves, Hosiery, Fur w Sets and Trimmings. m Lr New Trimmings o Q m to match sthe DreßS c< r""1 a Goods. oq 55 o Drees Goods in Pop- W r—\ gj Una, Serges, Mata "» lasße. Shell Cloth, s. H Snowflake, French 2 _. ~ Q Merinos, Blackand S Eu S3 Coloured Silks. 2 L^ £ Irish Poplins, Vel -2 Z <1 vets, Plushes, Vel h» -» H veteons (all the Z Hi ffl new shades). O hH ° Mantle Cloths, U«| Mantles, Jackets, S Shawls, Skirts, r ~l Dressing Gowns, -^ Ulsters &W. Proofs. Umbrellas, in Ladies and Gentlemen's. Splendid value. ji^ST" Particular attention is paid to the I&B BABY LINEN, CHILD'S AND LADIES' UNDKRCLOTHING iDEPART MENT, which will be found to be replete with every reauisite, and marked exceedingly reasonable. . a . BOY'S AND MEN'S O O 5 Crimean and R z*"' 5 White Shirts. H >H j Hosiery, Hats and |5 O g Caps. | g § Belts, Braces, &c. H P^ . Blankets, O m Down, and other w _b2 o Quilts. W W Towels. Towelling, [> _-, § Bath Towels c! uj B CaUcos. W JZj 5j ■ Sheetings. > k! S § P ■a ' I MANTLE AND DRESSMAKING Conducted on the Premises. PATTERNS BY POST FREE. Winter! Winter! WINTER!!! NEW SHIPMENTS OF WINTER CLOTHING, tar Just Opened Out, "©» EX AICKSHAW. J. Levy Has much pleasure in stating that notwithstand ing the many attempts made by the opposition to Shut" him up, by advertising a lot of bunkum such as "Bnying Bankrupt Stock at 60 per cent, dfscount," and such like rubbish, that he still keeps open, and is doing a better Business than ever, the public having found that in BUYING CLOTHING in the Large Shops they are often "taken in." J. LEVY, although in a SMALL SHOP, has always a LARGE STOCK to Select from, thus giving the public this advantage, namely, the Expenses are small compared with the big places, and conducting the Business per sonally, he can afford to BELL AT MUCH LOWER FIGURES than those who pay high rents. Read the following Linos and Compare them with those obtainable elsewhere: Men' Heavy Woollen Shirts (extra siaes), 3 3 6d —worth 7s 6d Boys' and Youths' ditto, 2s 6t>—worth 5b Coloured Moleskins (a larxo shipment daily ex pected), 4s 6d—worth 8s 6d Men's Galatea Jackets (lined with either wool or Italian cloth), 15s lld—worth 25s Men's Tweed Trousers, 8s I Jd—worth 14 6d Trousers and Vesta (superior Mosgiel tweed), IBs Hd—full valne, 27s 6d Aberdeen Socks, per pair, Is —worth Is 9d White Shirts (large variety). 3s 6d—worth 6s 6d Overcoats (in Ulsters) from £| !s to £A 4S Boys' and Youths' Ulsters (any size), at a very low figure Collars, per box, from 3d. 40s. Double-breasted JPaget Suits; worth 7£s. " That licks you." Macintoshes, Waterproof and Oilskin Suits Blankets, Rugs, Hata, Scarves, etc., AT KQUALLY liOW PRICKS. The reason J. Levy can sell his Goods so Low is that he Imports Directly from the Home Manufacturers, and has friends there who secure for him the Best Value for Ready Money. The Stock is of a Quality rarely to be met with in Auckland. Now is the time to Secure Bargains for Ready Money, as J. LEVY is determined to outdo all opposition. The Sale will not be for any Limited Time, but wlVContinue till J. Levy secures a competency to retire upon. The Stock, as hitherto, will be augmented by Shipments in all vessels arriving from London. ~.,.:_■•. • ;: «5&. IMPORTANT NOTIGE.-All Garment -altered, Free of Charge, by J. LEVY himself who is a Tailor, having served his apprentice hip in one of the best West of London houses. - ■fc/|ONSTER /CLOTHING 1%/r ART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite. McArthur's New Huildinos



PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £8 upwards, on terms to Buit pur chasers. N.8.-^ome splendid Debate's Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WSBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WELIiESLEY-STREKT. , 4 MERICAN SEWING MACHINES f\ 'fhb largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. —„, THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girt of Twelve Tears can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ♦ THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica ILow-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a Btraierhtneedle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad*usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will t^ m» Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. TVjien. or Cotton Thread. It is not necesso^y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to soil THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a .fair trial, in competition with other Mach we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete In box £4 0« With Table and Treadle £8 6b With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof or their superiority over all other Machinea, we guarantee them for btve TEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we "will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO . SOLE AGENTS. SJJWe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time. payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition treeofrhante j. V . BREDA, Shortland-street.. Tp OOR TE R & |IU. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Thuruand Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaplin,— LARG SHIPMENTS OF 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, andthegoods now offered are theBEST value er offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS. ronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Onnol Head and Kitchen Fire Iron Pokeretces, oal Vase Tongs, &c, &c LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase 3-amps, with TTinVa' Duplex, Queen, Eclipse Anu capnic, and American Burners. German Reading Lamps,'&c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LD3RS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c. &c. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT 1 COOKING STOVES, "with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6iuches, with or, without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, beat finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Kogers and Sons, Lock Woods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. EJ/KCTRO-PLATED WARE Tea and Coftee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, 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, anri Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; Evamelus^ Oast Iron Plunge Baths &C"&<JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers. Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &.C.& Britannia Metal Tea and Coftee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. 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 Housob, & ,c. &c. Woolßread Platters, Butter Coolers Tea jjot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. KenHeh and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Ho^ loware with patent covers NOBLE'S. DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Cans, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ing, Cop Ding, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantiepicces for Dining, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in gr ea variety, a- , pKIME OALT CTERRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED IN FINE ORDER. , . " / Also, ; TWENTY HALF-BARRELS P R I*M E ££ALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED H A MgS AND BACON ANp GOOD BUTTER, AT Tm TTEWIN & X>ROTHER .FANCY, GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE JL POT, QUEEN■S T R E E T, ' AND AT THE THAMES. T3QTOMAHANA AND THE HOT JLV LAKES.! A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these . Charming Districts. Including—The White and Piuk Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera, Obinenratu, Groups ol Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. ; r ., ~. i ,A'Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits' and Auckland Views.; -■>■ ,• j PULMAN'S; PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY ', . ■ ■ ■ Shobtland-btreet. Auckland. : * a. M .fc, S H V T O HE R «J» CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Dslivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast SuDplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, S^rawco/I (cut or unoat), at reasonable rates.



TIT" G. D E N N v .■''■ ;! -* ▼ V c IMPORTER. '* , QUEEN-STREET, i THE WERTHEIWL Hand and Treadle. H A ND M A C H I N,ES, £1 Mfc The Most Snporb Machines in the World. ; Challenges comparison with aDy, and gives So£ worth more extras, tree of charge. Time Payments. ,One Month's Free Trial. Also, Always on Hand, ! , Thts Ppi-.ncess of Wales (Ann and Platform), V.' nbkt.br & Wii-aow, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING" MACHINES, ■ ~; Magic Lanterns. Mangles, &0., &c, &c Great Machine Depot, . QU BEN-STREET. De v i t T-;; » GUNMAKER, 24 4, Q. TJEEN-STEEET, ': :J OPPOSITE THE MARKET. ~ ,! ON SALsTiN STOCK- ... FJngle and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Jast Received, ex Late Arrivals— ; Best Brands in Gunpowder :j Shot, Eley-s Double Waterproof Caps, Gar ridge Caseß, Wadding. Patent Shot Coo centrators __ , , «. " ;r Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loaain Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Breech-loading "implements ot every deso \ tion ' , Breech-loading Revolvers and Am unition. Infantry Swoadß Fishing Tackle ' i, Fireworks. ' • • ■;, > HJRE, .WHOLESOME, & DEUCtOOS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAWaOO, AUOKLAMD, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. I Orders addressed by port to the Mamtfitotorera wffl , receive Innnftdfatft attention. TTEN ET IA N BLIND FACTORY [ WIRS GAU2K BLINDS, AMD PERFORATK ; ; ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE , j 1 AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT X MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRETL-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One ■...:.. to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable priaea g and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estiinatee u[ m returned by Post. , ; . ■ A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Bttsbt) ' H VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR .» WORKERS. J....7, ! , Corner of Cook and Gbby-otbbets. PAPERHAN G I N G &. ' WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, Sec., &&, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 «5T PACKAGES "®* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, . From Common to the moatrChoice Designs in. I GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, . > M White Lead Oils (linseed and coteak j Paints Zinc White ; •: ■ -'■■ Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes ',•• • ;?, * &C, &C, &C. .: ■' Carson's Anticorrosion Paint,';, ;■;,,. Pateitt Siucath Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas, Paper, BROSHBft and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description! Wholesale and Retail. . • ' m W. PHILLIPPS & SON, ' OIL, C LOUR AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 & 97, QUEEN STJIEET. ....... ;\ 1 Auckland, January 23,1878. \ i "\T o t i c :^, ■;.»;; The undersigned having a Large STOCK oj the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured gg in the English and French Markets,. a^iWaa i a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled, to « Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having m had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen; 58 of Auckland in his management of, ; tfce businesa of a Dyer and Cleaner during the* last png?R years, he trusts that by a continuance or sotct j,^ attention, and by personal control of the opwa tions. to continue to give the satisfaction hennas s* ,hitherto afforded. ■ , - j j-»'> vH',f.iV ll Ladies'and Gentlemen's WearingApparel,(pf M any descriptioa) Cleaned-Dyed,. on-Beneweaj in L ; ; any shade or colour. Velvets, SilkanSatins, g Ribbons. Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned^: DyeOi or h Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing a Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, arid. Pressed, on short notice. ' "' '': ftS'MsOSrP':;< '.I US' Orders left at the Cit-y E^tablishmen | Wellesley-street East, wiU inceive proiap. m attention. Indies and Gentlemen waited upon ■ by leaving their Orders personally or by lever. ,^^ A UCKLAND LOAN 1 -^-^a, ±\_ OFFICE, ~ i q ; jL i« QUEEN-STREET I on'OsiTK : SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHTN& 1 JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and ©very description or Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. The strictest eecresy may be relied on in ever | transaction. i Parties waited on at their own reßideDces. | Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the Becaiiu | of Valuables. . . [ESTABLISHKD 1865.] ~ . I L. H. NEUMEGEN, ( 1 LICENSED PAWNBROKER. _^ 'tra PrivHtfl Entrance down right of way;_jg» * HntuA.r xnviiiJiK i OiiJiAl' tISSEE j The Undersigned are selling SASHBS | DOORS and MOULDINGS at tbe^ VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a Teiy large and superior stock of First M^S^fr Class Buildiag Timber of all kdtbb, at lowes a Wood Turning in all iTSBitA»oHKS.-Cba a , £ Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Le*»a | Very low rates. J isoi</JtJJ < Price lists on application. .; ,! ;Wi|. | o.*!HK: -.UNION., STEAM. ■ SAW MOJ^|^P ': i SASH AND^OOBCOSIPANYfaoteS.T I ;,,.:... :MEbHANIOy..B^-'; £"* : | ; N.8.-Town Orderscan beleftatJNo.36,lii J