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-*~ y C T 1,. ONE E B "rho nndersiened iB now prepared to conduct Sales B^PUBIJCI AUCTION of SHIPS, MBK- ChInDISKT LANt>, and HOUSEHOLD FUK NIXURB4i and hopes by strict attention to busi ness/moderate charges, and prompt rendering of i-accßunt i Sales, to merit a share of public PaHe^voiild refer to his 13 years' successful, extensive, afcd varied experience in this capacity InWanganui. EDWARD LBWIS( Wine and Sjjirit Merchant, and General ; , .'. Importer, . • ' Custom-house-streot. A uckland. Nov 6,1878. ■UD, WA R D LEWIS' LARGE SALE OF FURNITURE WILL NOT TA.KE PLACE until after the Holidays. Further announcements as soon as the Gadly's : arrives. fJIHE Undersigned has a very Large Assortment of TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, at Very Low Prices. EDWARD LEWIS, Custom-house-street. CHRISTMAS SALE. MONDAY, 23Ri; DECEMBER, IS7S. EDWARD LEWIS WILL sell at his Store, Custom-house street, on Monday, the 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., 763 packages of GROCKKIJES and OILMEN'S STORES, consisting of Candles, Starch. Pickles, Soda Crystals, bait (bottled), - Vinegar, Bicarb. Soda, Salad Oil, Spanish Olives, Essences, ■Castor Oil. Hair Oil, Curry Powder, Mustard, Baking Powder, Mixed Spice, Marmalade, Black Lead, Candied Peel, Fruits (bottled), Blacking, Jordan Almonds, Fruits (preserved). Knife Polish, Keiller's Confectionery, Preserved Milk, Split Peas, Calfsfoot Jelly, Coffee aud Milk, Pearl Barley, Coffee Extract, Chocolate and Milk, Sardines, Anchovy Paste, Rice, "Vestas, &c, Sec, &c. CHRISTMAS SALE. MONDAY, 23RD DECEMBER, 1878. EDWARD LEWIS WILL sell at his Store, Custom-house street, on Monday, the 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., the following Goods :— 27 boxes Jordan Almonds 30 kega Pearl Barley 3 cases Crystalizea Metz Frmts 110 boxes Muscatels. Hf* TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. ■CSREIJEE MED PLEDGES. R. ARTHUR WILL sell on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, under instructions of James Rae, Pawnbroker, Unredeemed Pledges—3 cases New and Second-hand Clothing, 5 sides Leather, 25 pairs Watertights, and Elastic Sides, and a Miscellaneous Quantity of other -i^,;; Goods. 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. TO STEAMBOAT COMPANIES, SHIP OWNERS, AND OTHERS. : HULK 'OMEGA.' MR. W.. H. WARREN IS favoured "with instructions from the Now Zealand Government to sell by public auction, at Wellington, on Monday, 23rd Dec, ■with all faults, and without reserve, The American-built Barque OMEGA, with anchors, spars, rigging, sails, &c, as she now lies in Wellington harbour. Since 187 i, the vessel has been used as a Go vernment Btore-ehip for railway plant, and is admirably adapted for a store-ship or a coal *■ hulk, being perfectly tight on her present draught of water. The Omega may be inspected on application to Mr. Stevenson, on board. Conditions of sale at the offices of the Auc . tioneer, Chamber of Commerce Buildings, Wel lington, and at the office of this paper. " ; W. H. WARREN. /GOVERNMENT BARQUE OMEGA. The particulars and conditions of the sale of the above have now arrived from South, and are to be seen at this office. The sale takes place on Monday next, at 2 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. ~'■,; CITY MART. UNRE*DEEMED PLEDGES. A. G. GRANT HAS been instructed by Mr. Neunaegen, to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Monday next, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, The. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, pawned with Mm as per list published on the 18th and 19th December. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. •SHIP'S STORES and WATER TaNKS, • Ex Loch Fleet. Potatoes, Barley, Bread, Butter, Flour, Sugar, Currants, Beer, Sonp, Preserved Meat, Rice, Peas, Beef, Pork. Also > 'Candles, Sardines, Brazil Nuts, Ginger, Salad Oil, Cocoa and Milk, Coffee and Milk,' Whiting, Canary and Rape Seed, and 1 bale Wrapping Paper, slightly damaged. E. & A. I S AA C S•. ,y. HAVE received instructions from the: N. Z. Shipping Co. to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, the 23rd December, at 11 o'clock, the above. , E,. & A. ISAACS, •Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27. T HE H A V M A R X E T. IriOß SALE, at the Haymarket, on } ■ Friday next, The Lease of a Butcher's Shop at Aratapu Saw-mills. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, January 20 and 21, T.HE REMUERA YAKDS. THE SHEEP FAIR WILL be held, at the Remuera Yards, on Monday and Tuesday, the 20th and 21st January. Entries to be made previous to SATURDAY, January 11. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. ~~ THE REMUERA YARDS. Irregular Markets, consequent on the Holidays. FOR SALE, on Monday next, at ll o'clock, x ' (.. Dairy Cows, Store Cattle ' ' 80 Well-fatted Cattle 300 Fat Sheep and Lamhs ■ • Fat and Store Piga. . : • i ALFRED BUCKLAND. j mHK HAYMARKET SALE} KOB ' f :S Wool;; hides, skins, jand | ,-i..i..«0M "<-. '--TALLOW, ' .-yj^Li^'Ml EACH TUESDAY, AT NOON. 1 ■ .^■.■"'■V; ' '■'" : .& ALFRED BUCKLAND.



B. TONES] ;.. , . 18. C.OARR J ' ■ MOiSTDiVYj DECEMBER 30. VALUABLE RESIDENCE SITES AT ■"• ■- :" REMUERA, Close to Newmarket Railway Station. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. E. Per , kins to sell on Monday, December 30, at at. 12 o'clock, ' ■ The ENTIRE of that VALUABLE PRO PERTY lately held by Hon. C. Taylor, com prising 15£ acres, subdivided into conveniently sized allotments, situated- immediately opposite St. Mark's Church, and known as Belmont Terrace. For beauty of scenery, this property is unsur passed ; the Hauraki Gul£ and Islands, North Shore, Tiritiri, all spread before it like a Pano rama; and the Newmarket Railroad Station, within one minute's walk, affords cheap and convenient access to city and country. 'Busses also pass every ten minutes within hail. The soil is porous, the air balmy and salu brious, free altogether from the nauseating effluvia so prevalent in the city. Good roads light taxation—pleasant neighbours: Plans and full particulars early next week. B. TONES R. C. CARB MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. AMERICAN JEWELLERY (New and Elegaufc Designs), GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, at 11 o'clock. An Invoice of American Jewellery, comprising ■Ladies' Lace Chains, Guard Chains, Locket 3, Pins, Ear-drops, Gents' Chains, Sleeve Buttons, Charms, Coral Chains, &c, &c. Gold and Silver Watches. The above are new designs, and as a trial shlp ment, are for absolute salt-. i TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. BRIGANTINE "ADA C. OWEN.' To Close Trustee's Accounts in the Estate of John Darrach and Son 3. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Tuesday, December 21, at 12 o'clock, The Trustee's Interest— 38.61 th Share in Brigantine Ada C. Owen. This vessel is 183 tons register, built at Mahu rangi, November 1877, under special survey, ol the very best materials, and classed Al for 10 years at German Lloyd's. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at their Stores, Fort street, on Monday, 23rd inst&nt, at 11 o'clock, 50 cases Claret, and 50 cases Champagne. E. & A. ISAACS Auctioneers. B. TONKS R. C. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY. In the Estate of G. Black. B. TONKS ~& CO. HAVE been instructed by T. Macffar lane, Esq., to sell, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, All the Right, Title, and Interest of the Trustee in the Extensive Manufacturing Premises in Durham-street, lately in the occupation of Mr Black. Full particulars of Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. TWO ACRES (TAMAKI WEST). To be Leased for Sixty Yeaks. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from the General Trust Board to offer for Lease by public auction for a term of Bixty years, FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. Part of Section 27, Parish of Waltemata, Tamaki District, containing two acres more or less, SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, 1 Auctioneers. nEATEFUL- COMFORTING. ep ps f~i c"o co a. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition .and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled Ithus:— JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48 Threadneedle-street. and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Enstonßoad, Camden Town. London W'AIKATO TIME-TABLE of W.~K Carter's Telegraph Line of Coaches:— Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2.15. p.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at i p.m. arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave Alexandra, on Tues day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 9.45 a.m.; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for Cam bridge ; leave Cambridge every day at 10 o'clock a.m. for Hamilton. ; T^ O G;S ,TO Til E Mil/LSI The undersigned' having completed arrange ments for a consent supply of Logs to the One hunga Saw-mill?, by means of tramwa,ys and steamer, begs to 1 form Contractors and Builders that, from this - be enabled to supply upwards of <0 the above mills, so that cu3tonu: ■ depend upon tneir orders beingexecn •„ , B hortestnotice. Season . m ti e Matched Flooring, Rusti cated w uerßoards, Dressed and Beaded Lining deßoards. and Cabinetmakers' Tim ber, w aT ourspectajattention. Bui r T Timber at the ltwest market rates. M. H. ROB, Proprietor Kautf Point Saw-mills, December 16,1878. Onehunga? Q N " S A L E, FLOUR, in sacks, loo's, and 50's 650 sacks OATS 120 „ BARLEY SO „ OATMEAL 25 „ PEARL BARLEY 24 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth oi bare) 2 tons ditto ditto (farmers' cure) 2 cases ROLL BACON 3 „ BATH CHOPS & „ LARD *8 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 3 kegs HONEY i 5 cases MAC CIE ONI and VERMI CELLI ■ •';:'-; -* '""'. \ 140 boxes ELEME RAISINS. I . , ~_;.. . T. H. HALL &; CO, j |m o a r r i, v \%\ ■. .^^ Ri'o^erickDhuandWave:o£Life," ■''{ \ :, : 1260 sackai BAKER'S FINEST FLOU^'/.;,^ f ■^f^^^.S^T,hi. ;»' -,-'■■. ■*><**•*+ j ■ku '1480' fr-sacks. ■"• ■■y.^u<'i : fc°['^-'}' t y:^,, :■'';;:'; 350, .sacks, SHARP^j BRAN, and BARLEYj , •.,■!(-"'' ;''.-.DUST\ ' " | T, H. HALL & CO.



IT HA YE BARGAINS : NOW AND NO * A MISTAKE ! Please write down what you •wiehL toremembef of thefollowing:—Beal Maltese Lace, id a yard; Ladies' Lovely Trimmed Hats, 3s • Light-coloured leathers, 4d or 9d the plume; Large Scarf Shawls, 8s; 'Thimbles; 6d a dozen: Hooks and Eyes, 4d a gross; Lovely Artificial Flowers very.cheap. Come and see if you can buy Men's: Straw Hats at 2s like I am selling, or Boys'ditto at la, or Ladies' ditto, great varielv-, all at Is 6d; or wide Black SilkLaoo for Fishus'or Jackets at Is 6d a yard. I have aUo lately bought over 48 dozen lovely Josephine Hi Gloves, white aDd light coloured, and they are going rapidly at 23; amongst :ha above duality are some three-button ones which are 2s id I have also just bought 70 doz splendid 'ancy. plain, and feattier-edga Silk scarves, and now I have bought so large a Quantity I have reduced them to Is, and it is fun to see the rate they are going at; Ladies' Lawn Handkerchiefs, 3d each ; fresh ii", of Silk Hoot Laces, 3d a doz; aeautiful colored rather-Kdge Ribbon, 4W a yard; Children' Frocks, 2s; large quantity superior ditto, 3a 6d to 4s 6(1; large Llama Shawls, so slightly soiled,.that I doubt if any body would notice it 8s: fresh lot of superior Glenadine Shawls, Bs. I have only a few high- | heeied Patent Leather Shoes, with rosettes, left at 7s a pair, but shall, in a day or two, have a nice lot o£ ladies' Kid Shoes at Cs, and also superior Sewn House Boots at is 6d: ladies imi tation Berlin Wool Slippers, 3s 6d. Look in my Victoria strf^et window at my Sewu Prunella Boots at 6s 6d, and in my Hobson-street window at my Infant's Velvet Hats at " 2 pence" each; a few large size celebrated S.W. Prunella Boots reduced to 7s-usual price 11s 6d; large bottles Lavender Water and Jookey Clv») Scent, 6d a bottle ; other kinds. 4d ; fancy Cut-Glass ditto 9d to Is 6d: good violeb Powder, 5d a doz paokets, or two for Id; Elephants,'Os'riches, Swans, and Boots containing Pcent, Is; other animals, 6d: lot of. superior Children's Hoots; Opodtldoc, for Rhematism, Bruises, Sprains, &o . fee, 6d a bottle—usual price. I should think, is a' loaßt, Is 6d ; Piping Cord, 18 knots for Gd ; Uid' superior White Stockings, 6d; Indies ditto, 6d. 1 never had such superior Men's Unbleached Socks at 64 as I have now. The fresh lot of ladies and gents Leather Bag 3at 2s 6d to 4s, are a great bargain, and I don't think'you can get better Men's Satin Scarves for 3s (id than I am selling for Is ; Girl's white and coloured Gaunt let Gloves, 9d; other kinds 4d and Cd; Men's large coloured Handkerchiefs, 4d; Windsor, Honey, and Glycerine Soap, '2d a cake, or 7 for Is; Bag Puraes. Id to Is; reels Machine Silk, 2d or Is lOd a doz; Skeins ot ditto 4d a doz. What will the ladies make their peticoats and children's frocks of when my 9d Crinolines are all gone; real Down Dress Im provers, very large for pillows, 9d each ; a few small ditto left at 6d; Ladles' Fancy Chemises, 4s Bd; ditto Night Dresses, 6s; Hand Mirrors, ail one price, 2s ; good ruled Note Paper, 4d a quire: Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Tooth Combs, 2d win 3d; Rack Tombs, 3d and 4d; Men's Leather Slippers, 2-i 6d; reels Machine Thread, 3d; Large ditto, 8d and lOd; Wave Braid. 2d a doz knots; Tracing Braid, 2d a doz yards ; Belt Clasps, 4d a pair; Gilt ditto, lOd; a few Hollo way's Pills left, Is 2d a box ; Barry's Tricopherous, Is 4d a bottle; grey and brown Braid, 36 yards for 9A : white Silk Bind ing, 36 yards for 9d ; wooden Kritt'ng Pins, 2d a pair; coloured thin Eoreign Nole Paper, 4d a quire ; Tailors' Thimbles, 9d a doz ; black cloth covered Vest Buttons, 12 doz for Is; 60 inch Tape Measures, Id; Spectacles, Is a pair: superior Hair Pads, 6d to Is ; Gents' white Handkerchiefs, 6d. Would'xit the sensible come flying if they knew what handsome 20-keyed Concertinas I am selling at ss; large damaged ditto, 3s; leathers reduced to one penny each : Black Silk Belltoppers reduced to 7s ; white ditto, reduced to 6s; Men's wide and narrow drab and black soft Felt Hats, 2s 6d ; Boys' ditto, reduced to Is 9d; Men's white Cambric Dress Ties reduced to 3d ; Piano Music reduced to Id and 6d; Opera Bouffe Book ditto, reduced to 6d, worth about 4s ; Hat and Hair Ornaments reduced to 4d each; blue and gold Satin Furni ture] Triming reduced to 4d a yard; lovely sots of Brooch and Earrings reduced to Is Cd; Infants' Scotch Caps reduced to 9d; very large packets of short or long Hair Pins, 2d; Sleeve lees Jackets reduced to 4s and 6s ; only a few Men's Vests left, reduced to 3s Cd; Face Powder for tho stage, 2d a packet; atay Busks reduced to 2d a pair; Day Books reduced to 9d each; round Looking Glasses, 4d, Gd, and lOd a doz ; coloured Dress Buttons reduced to 3d a doz: Black Satin ditto 3 a dozen; Ladies' Rink and other Collars reduced to 4d each; Hamburg Net reduced to lOd a yard; Btays reducedltojls Cd and 2s each; Men's Trousers reduced to 7s; Hair Pads, 12 inches long and 6 wide, reduced to Id each; superior Back Combs reduced to lOd; Men's imitation Gold Watch Guards, Is Cd. each ; Men's superior Kaipara Plaid Shirts reducoa to 33; ■white handled Forks reduced to 4d ; Furnimre Gimp reduced to 3d a doz yards; superior Hair Pads. 6d ; Black Bugle Fringe reduced to 3d a yard; Silk Fringe, 24 to 6d a yard; fine large .Towels, 6d; Mantle Ornaments reduced to 4d each; Men's Stud Suites, reduced to 9d; the Men's St. James' hard high-crowned black Felt Hats reduced to 3s Cd; Morley's Knitting Cottons, a9 usual, 2s alb: other ditto, reduced to Is 9d alb; Darning Needles, 6 for Id: Men's handsome Belts and Braces. 9d; Berlin Wool (different colors), as usual. 4d a doz; Fingering ditto, 4d a bank or 3s Bd alb ; ■Milwa.rd's Sewing Needles, 25 for 2Jd; large fr^sh lot of Turkey Twill for children's frocks, &c, 8d a yard; a few Boot Trunks, 33 to 5-* each; x-adies' Emoroidtsred Handkerchiefs, 9d each; a few new Hawking Bankets, 5s each. I request when my lady and gentlemen friends have bought what they wish for themselves that they wiil be kind enough to Show theirbargtiinsand tell thepricosof them to their acquantancos as by that means they will not only benefit me, but others also. Lots of other Bargains!!! Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a PRosPiCROWB New Ykab, I remain, ladies and gentlemen, your obedient servant, W. H. DAMPIER, Corner of Victoria and Mobson-stroots. GO T O B Ay H to Roth's Public Hot, Cold, and Shower Bathe, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mobnings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms ure all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, &o. Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Please note tho address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. ANTttD, the Ladies to know that J. Williams has opened up a nice lot of cheap Goods. Real Maltese Lace from 9d to Is 9d per yard; splendid Kid Gloves, Is 9da pair; Ladies Lace Stockings, Is a pair (a splendid lot; Ladies' Underclothing Chemises, from Is9d each; White Skirts in great variety, from 4s each; a large variety of costumes cheap (the latest fashion ; a splendid lot of Ostrich Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap; Silk and Lace Ties (a good assortment), cheap; the best variety of Frilling from 4d to Is a yard; Infants' Bibs, 5d each; Pinafores, Costumes, &c, Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Sockß, 5d a pair (the best in Auckland); Men's and Boys' Elastic Braces, 6d a pair; a great variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and Ear-rings, Suites, and Fancy Goods; also, a nice variety of Mourning Brooches and Ear-rings, Is 6d each. Bear in mind Ladies, this is the cheapest House in Auck land for the above Goods.—J. WILLIAMS, junction Queen and Grey-streets, four doors above Market entrance. A MJKKIOAN SEWIJSG MAUHiJSIKS THK 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 Girliof ;Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph |j).fr..;i:-a ■, of Mechanical Genius. : • THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only praetloa 7 ■ Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine,, , ■ ever invented. ' " } This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a 'BtraighMieedle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike On bbti A dcs), lias a self-adjusting tension, and is adaptr ■ to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ;\t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on arid gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. Mnen,. or Cotton Thread It is not necessary for us to enaeavour to ao f.ract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to 1 bice, and. we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines that the 'HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINU S a fair trial, in competition with other Machines will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished.—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver. Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsf or use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Conrplete in box . „. .. £4 0s With Table and Treadle .. .•- .. .. £6 5s With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key _. £7 7s In proof of? their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. 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. We have appointed the undersigned Sclo Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition eoo« oharge ;:::,j. v. Breda, 'i ■'-■■'■ ■ Shortland-street. IVT KW. ZE ALA N D§ INS UKANCE J^,. .' COMPANY. ■'■■■^ ■ '\FXRE AND MARINE. "',JL' Capital „ J" .. -, —. £1,000,000. .Reinsurance Fund-and Reserve u_' '£135,000. • Insurance against LOSS BY,FIRE of, every description of Property may be effected with j this Company. jioivok 3:a:rraoiie> j Hulls Insured forthe-Voyage or Time. Mer ohandise,,,Goods,-and,- .Freight lßSured,H J>y Steamers tfrid sailing vessels, Rislia on Wool =übK->ct, to special arrangement 4#: T-isbbp Promptly Pah?. GKGE&B P. PIERCE, Manager.



.Always So me thin g ■■•'■■ U^~' 'STARTLING ! ! V V V;i &BT PLEASE READ THIS. "®8 CHEAP HOLIDAY SUITS FOB PLEASURE SEEKERS. I have very much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Auckland that in addition to the 25 CASES OF MEN'S BOYS, AND YOUTH'S FASHIONABLE READY-MADE CLOTHING by the Glenlora, I have just unpacked 12 cases more of the Bame goods, ex Loch Fleet. They were made by the Bkkt Wi<st End of London Tailors according to my own directions to suit the requirements of this market, and will be found to be the FINEST SAMPLE OP GOODS ever landed here for Summer wear. It is not my custom (as is v*ry often done by pome shop-keepers), to bring off the back shelves las year's Goods, and advertise them as " New Btock." I would specially call the attention of parents and guardians to the shipment or JUVKNILB SUITS. Although only opened out last week, their adaptability both nsregards stylo and material, has caused more than half of them to be sold. Those therefore who wish to see the rising generation " smartly dressed for the Holidays, should without delay pay a visit to my establishment. FIRST COME. FIRST SKRVBD. ttST SPECIAL. Among the Shipment will bo found also EXTRA LARGE Men's Trousers and Vests—a want which was hitherto much felt. PRICES. As I have to send Home shortly a large sum of Money to secure my next Winter Stock (at the usual large discount for gash), I can con fidently assure the public that the whole shipment will be sold at such low figures as is not likely to occur again fo;- some time. " Small Profits and Quick Pnturns" has always been my motto, and this is the secret of my business still increasing. TOWN AND COUNTRY PEOPLE, Look in at the OLD SHOP before going elsewhere. Straw Hats, Caps, Shirts, Dust Coats, Scarves, Ties, &c, in endless variety. J. LEVY has no occasion to plaster his win dows with bills to endeavour to sell off old stock, which these shopkeepers can't get rid of all the year round, as he always keeps a Fresh Fashion able Stock of Goods during the holidays, which is worthy of inspection. Note thk Old Addbess :— 3m Levy, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUEEN-STREICT Opposite McArthur's New Buildings. m R V THE Cheap Hardware -House FOR LOCKS, HINGES, NAILS, SHAM AND REGISTER GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS, &c Milk Pans and Buckets, Boilers, Sauce pans,g&c., Tea and Coffee Pots. Scythes, Hay Fokks, and Rakes Hooks, Fern, Furze, and Reaping Slashers, and Bill Hooks. Hand, Rip, Tennon, Cross-cut, Pit, and Buck Saws. • Hammers, Chisels, and Gouges. PLANES, LEVELS, BRACES, AND BITS in great variety. I Table, Pocket, and Pen Knives. N.S. and E.P. SPOONS and FORKS. Lamps, Globes, and Glasses. or Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Puechaseks on all Goods amounting to 20s. : AND UFWA . /-^ J# & ■ i .'I)icKEY,:: i ,: ' v;': ..-'. i;L'1 QIJEEN-STREET.. "', ~'; >Vi TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY KJ OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL '.. £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN STREET, next to the Colonial Bank, FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling - houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade 1b oarried on, Merchandise, and Gooda of »very description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Speole and Wool to United Kingdom, at LOWKST UCRKKNT RATES. R. H. STEVENSON,. , . ~ ,-;.,.• '...-'. .•;,.-,. i Manager. Pianoforte QaawflßraSaaP Tuner to His BxceUencytheNS^SKj^BS^SsßSS' Governor. ■ HO BE R LI JJ.JIOIN, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM TUNER, &6., from Broad-wqod'B and Allison's, London." ' ' ' ■,;,,,,; ■■..,-.,,- ■■'; ,-■■•-■,; Pianofortes tuned on the equal temperament j system, toned, regulated,_and repaired. : Orders to be left,at Messrs.!Upton; &Co.'s, ■ Qaeen-Btreet; also a>, Ji.Howjden's, Smortland- Btreet ...L '~..'.::' "-•- ..:..'--■•■ - N.B.—Agent for the sale of Pianos, &c. , / I Q ..v.-;: :N,,..^,::;S:;v"A;y;K | L f.B n I,; Ex Lath: Arrivals from London ' ' ■ Q&K©1 PACKAGES; Vin^s,Spirits,; Bottled ArfOtfO Beer,' Groceries, Musical Instru ments, Picture Frame Mouldings, Fancy Soap, Selrzogenes, Pianos, Furniture, and Sundries. EDWARD LEWIS, Custom House-St.



nri; h I S T L E Ha E -'hi 1_ . QUUiEN-STREIiIT SPLBNDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. ;;;,,'.;: ' t&e up-staibs bar r[ AND BILLIARD-BOOM . Unequalled in the Colonies. J. LITTLE, '' . PROFBITCTOR. ' ■ftXOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL, ±S MORRINSVILLE, PIAKO. JOHN WQOD Begs to draw the attention of Tourists and Travellers to the above New and Handsoinely furniabed Hotel, in the centre of the magnificent Piako District. From this Hotel the Te Aroha mountain, and other bold and unrivalled scenery, may be gazed upon. Good Stabling. Secure Pxddocks. Saddle Horses on Hire. J. WOOD, Proprietor. POIJUT BUSSfiLL HOTEL. DANIBL AKKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he has made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, ana m addition to other excellent accommodation, there ia now added a Railway Refreshment Room ay the Station, for the_ special conven ionce of travellers by every train. The Best of Winea and Spirits. H ancoc k'sparkling Ale. THE CRITERION HOTEL, cambridge, First-class Accommodation tor Familiks. Bamplk rooms foe, commkhcial gentlemen. BEST RANDS WINKS ANJ) SPIRITS On Hand GOOD STABLTNQ. Homes for Hire at Moderate) Gtuu-fte*. EDWARD HEWITT, PKOPItIETOR. RATIONAL XT OTJB v . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr "W. Walkkh, lato mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he iuV.-t.ria shall retain its position aa a leading Hotel in the Waikato. , , , The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are flrst-class. The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcocjt'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 Hamslton makeß Cambridge less than one day's pleasure Journey from Auckland. W. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. . COAL MINES HOTEL, HUNTLEY. WILLIAM~RICHARDSONI Begs to inform Waikato settlers, and the travel ling public, that he has assumed the proprietor ship of the above Hotel, and is determined to make it a first-class resort for Tourists, Sports men, and others visiting the District, and favouring him with their patronage. The best of Ales, Wines, and Spirits kept. W. RICHARDSON, Proprietor. O6> TEAKS IN THE WINK TRADE. This experience should be useful. All my Liquors will stand sampling, and I invite my friends to come and try them. As my supplies are obtained with special advantages direct from beat Home sources, and purchased for Cash, lean defy competition. Try my Bass's Ale and Guiness's Stout, Griffin Brand, pints and quarts. I believe this is finer than anything in the market, and the brand is only procurable at my Stores in Custom House-stieet. EDWARD LEWLS, General Importer, and Wine and Spirit Merchant, (Late with li. D. Nathan and Co). Solo Agent for Thurston and Co.'s Celebrated Billiard Tables. Two Tables complete now on Sale. J. Walker and Son's very fine blend of Scotch Whisky KilmarnocK), in case and bulk, and 3J years old L. D. !N" ATBAN & &• Agents, Auckland. OMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. - iSs-SS* This favourite Hotel has been rte-opened after having beon thoroughly renovated and re-furnished throughout. Splendid suites of apartments. Exconent BathineMachine on the beach. First-class Stabling. Charges moderate. N.B.—The above Hotel is situated on Norman's Hill, Onehunga. commands an extensive view of the Manukau Harbour and Heads, and for healthiness of position is not to be equalled in the province. For Picnic Parties. Balls, &0,, no more convenient spot could bo chosen. SAMUEL VIVIAN, Proprietor. TJOYAL TV/TAIL TTOTEL, VICTORIA AND ELLIOTT-STREETS, (IN THE VICINITY OF. THE THEATRE*, ■ AtTOK LAND. Families, Tourists, and Commercial Gentle men visiting Auckland, will find this Hotel comfortably furnished andthorou^hly ventilated. The roof has been ventilated with all the latest hotel improvements. The Bath-rooms are fitted with hot and cold water, also shower baths on latest approved principle, and patent waste pipes, &c. , .. J. CODLING, with his experience as Hotel Proprietor of one ,of the largest hotels in England, ought to influence a large trade in this line. ■■ ' ■"•■■■■' •■'. 3. CODLINGy Peopribtob. Don't Move!— Give the Hotel Restaurant a turn to-day for your Lunch. Tea from sto 7 o'clock. . y NETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, ANB PERFORATED ZNIC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF, COOK AND GRES-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time* of the best quality, and reasonable priaes and Bent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busbst) VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS, Corner of . Cook and. Grex-strebts. JOT AMIL TO N, WAIK AT O, ; SANDES & CO.. ! CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, „__ Are lust Opening Out a Large Stook'dt .i<):Drugs*Chemicals,- ;: n "i Homp3pathiq Medioineß i. ■.. ; v Surgical Appliances. M vr,ij.P,erfumery:: '-■ v J't.-i ■- ,'.,1 l'--. i ■,;■ i ■ •.! -Toilet Requisites ■:; ■:'■ b' : '■ Stationery .■■■:-.-yAY---f>- ■!,(> ; itv>,\\ >}.■ :' Japanese Ware; Toys , •, , f> vg >? -■-;» Tobacco ■ Cigars, FancyiGooaa ' *- ■¥'■■£ ;: Brushware' « •''.'•', -^i.'^i'O; 'i.v":"):if, *< v .■■".■ ■■■•FdLNr'; J;J3bi*.''"i.t i-1' ;" ';K' c-:'. ■-• ' !;''' -^ ™' Sponges, &c, &c, ~}6C'JI And are prepared to Supply Air, Goods of the Best Quality, aud ai Auckland Prices. m as- Agent: Auckland Evrning !6tak.



Spbing and Summeir 1 US' DRAPERY. ?m I j^jTILNE AND /^HOYCE Have now to hand Large SHiPMBNTSjtfor th incoming Season of all the newest and most fashionables'/sty lee and materials. MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS, ARTICLES, of every kind. DRAPERY HOSIERY, ETC., ETC. BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS Not to be beaten in Auckland, either for cheapness or,durability. T PLAIN AND FANCY^ D R E S ; S M A^T E R I A LJ3 Of every description, and of remarkably good value, with Fringe to match. A special line of COLD SUMMER CASH MERES. MILNE AND CHOYCE It is well known keep the Largest Stock in Auckland of every description of Fancy Article that a Lady might require. Real and Imitation Laces, Cuffs and Collars, Gloves, the Newest Hosiery, &c. Special Attention is paid to he BABY LINEN and CHILD'S AND LADIES UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, which is in charge of a Lady of unrivalled experience in that particular line. Boys' and Men's Straw Bats Men's Pith Helmets Shirts, Collars, Ties, &c, &c. TWEEDS, LINENS, AND MAN CHESTER GOODS. A LARGEiSTOCK. Wcddiug|andllMouniing Orders Promptly Executed. Milne and Choyce, cheapside house. AUCKLAND. Notice of Removal. Mrs butterworth Will REMOVE to her NEW PREMISES on FRIDAY, December 20, THE MARKET HOUSE), QUEEN-STREET. When she will hold a Clkaring-Out Sams FOR ONK MONTH, to reduce her surplus Stock. TEN PER CENT will be allowed on all Cash Purchases from *1 and upwards. m NOTE THE ADDRESS. "«* MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, QUEEN-3TRKET, Opposite the Market. LADIES, TAKE NOTE OF THIS : , Two important points should not be lost Bight pi in selecting a Sewing Machine, First! Be not misled by long and extravagant puffs in me papers about Machines which are frequently made only to sell, and more frequently sold by those who, from thair want of mechanical know ledge, can only parrot-like repeat the puff. 2nd i' Beware of purchasing aSewirigMachine because it happens to be a few shillings cheaper, and nave afterwards to pay dearly for it in worty, delay, and vexation. The undersigned, from his' intimate knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can onfldently recommend Taylor's Patent Sewing! Machine Mai really good, genuine, and well-i tested Machine. \ In addition i to the'Lock-Btitoh Machine, the Taylor Co. have introduced a good i Twisted Loop. Machine. Price, with extras, 2 Guineas.—lnspection invited at the Sole Agent's,; T.PEAOOGK, Shortland-street, oppoßite thei Poatroffloe' ~.::,■', ■■~■;•,■.- *$?*..■;■■■•,'• ;■ Aberdeen polishedvGranite :.jC3L'. 1:-i;i v;..;' MONUMENTS,-' - -■■ ■■'*< vjl; ' Ts Rkd and Bltte, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealakd inscriptions Accurate and Beauti; :.•!. Lists and Prices free from JOHN LkBGK Sculptor, Aberdeen. Scotland.



STEAM COvim^SEpiCJS MILLS COFFEES. Beverage both for Winter andl Summer. To obtain what you really want aqt f«» « Beet Brands, the EXCELSIOR o"s T AlSmat?r? which have sustained their good aaSes^- Ten Years, and have very much increased ?« demand—a sure proof o their beine com™, S and appreciated in ~U househo^'tSSg and even out of our juovince. -"""Knout **■ Wholeeale only nt our Alias and Agents tto. Retail at all Grocery Estabushmente ln Town and Country. ■ j""jnw in mo id lil £ssK Bnr n!r UE u!i- S v a signature. §* :■-:.-■■■ 352 ■-.■'. . I|* Anchor „ puce „ \ %&<* ag|X3row D „ yellow/, Without oat t> 3 o ' signature. O PKPPJ&RS and SPICKS we guaranty nf Best Quality, and free of adulteration BROWN, BARRETT & CO Elliott-street, X c° 13th July, 1878 THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famour remedies to be most effectual in curing eithea the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly- incidental to the life of a miner,' or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and'dis orders of the livei and stomach—the frequent ' orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and ■■:;■'. holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy tor scalds or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions it never fails to cure alike deep and superflci ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use n almost every language They are prepared only by the Proprietor THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 5 Oxford-street London. *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States._ ■'■-"• BA X j£RS, OBSERVE !—Day Books specially made for the Trade. Muhlo and Magazine, and every other kind of Bind ing. Ledgers, Day Booksand Registers ruled by William Lets, next Evenins Stab Office Wyndh am-street. CIHBAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER / ' The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERT LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a ye lar^n and superior stock of First and Second C 7ass Building Timber of aix kinds, at lowes raxes. . . < ■. ' ■ :■'.'■:..;■.; , ■:■ W OOD TtTBNINe IN Ail. ITS BRANOHXB.- Chß Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, & very low rates. , . Price Lists on arplication. ■; .- " HB UNION STBAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOP. COMPANY Limited MECHANIC-1 BAY. , N.B.—Town Orders can Deleft at No 6, In nrance Buildings. a UCKLAND TURKISH BATHS; Onehunga. October 15th, 4&t^siM!!sfc<idr§SSi 1878.—Mr. K. D. Sykes: ■■HBHRnH^ Sir, —Nothing gives me greater pleasure (and I do mf £l so a? a Pubh'c duty) than B &&P to gi Te my testimony to A iKfc. d&k tne wonderful power of v flL'iS? your treatment in the baths for the cure of rheu «^»^»W matism. I had tried every other known remedy, and \satp&^ came to you as a last re sort, at the recommenda tion of Dr. Zinzan, I bad been twelve weeks laid up, and came to you on crutches. A com plete cure was effected in seven days, when I resumed my work.—Respectfully yours, WM. 26, Queen-street, Auckland, October 8,1878.— Mr. K. D. Sykes: Mr,—Some time has now elapsed eince you effected a cure in my arm. I had been 20 years, and not been able to lift lt-to my head. I was cured in one bath, "which appeared to me like a miracle.—Respectfully yours, James McCoemiok. ■■:'. ■■iiid'k ■ K. D> SYKES. 1%/rONT D,E EIETE, ~Z X _. : CORNER OF , JX. DARBY - STREET, HAS OPENED! AND WILL LEND MONEY, IN LARGE OR SMALL SUMS, . ...,..; -[ ' CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF G OODS, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. Note the Address: ._-■''_„ ■' CORNER OF DAREY- STBpT -H O M AS P R 0 S iSrSS, Bespoke Boot and ShoeMAkbe, QUEEN-STREET, opposite: Army.'and.Navy Hotel., Ladies', and Gents' Boots and.^npea • made t» order at reasonable prices. • Quahty ana Fit guaranteed the best. Fancy and,Workett Slippers, carefully made up. i Country orders punctually attended to. A.trial is^'respeptiuliy solicited. ' . , " ■ . ~ ■;■ -, < ' D"c'- v. i .vt;:;:;;;;:: O GUNMAKBR, 24 4, Q U KEN■ ST R B 8,T,7;v, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading andMU» loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals-r Best Brandß in Gunpowder _~ Shot.Eley's Double Waterproof Capß.^W ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators . , .j,_ Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for Breecb-loaaUi Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers ' , Game Bags, &c. ' ' . ' ' Breech-loading Implements ot#verydeßO . ' tion " . ' -•• ■■'//-.■■ ' ■■ .. '■■■■ Patent Chilled Shot ...„ Breech-loading Revolvers and Am umnon Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks ' . ■ ■■■;.■■:■ , ■■;.. ■':. r*,ii^ oi±V UJt AUCKLAND DYE' JL ING & CLEANIN G ESTABLISHMENT Richmond, and Wellkbley-strekt EAST. , ; . (Established 1864.) W/EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking the public for their patronage ' during the paßt 14 years, W. Edgar would "&* I to inform them that he has now on handtt^co" 1" I plete stock of the very best and fastest dyes, as* that, with his appliances in which ne £•".,. adopted every nodern improvement^ he w1 turn out Ms worx of a quality not to be eseeliea. W. K.- has iust received a large stock oi.•»" . newest dyes for the most fashionable ,colobis»^ - Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies Dresses,.Featneiß. ' Siiks^ana'SaWn Dresses cleaned or^ed,a6d well finished.. Ostrich Feathers cleaned.o* dyea any shs do, and well curled.; Gentlemen a uiowL ing, cleaned,; ; dyedi well; pressed, &Ali*®£S .repaired, at Bhort notice.,^ Sheepskin cnrea '.cleaned, or dyed. : ■ 'i to-iioa. ■■ ■ Orders left at. the City- Establishment,: WJW*, , ley-street East,.wiU meet witii prompt attentipsv Ladies and Gentlemen waitediupon byde&\\\: heir address, personally, or byjpost. ,1" iti >'