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TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, NOON. BANKRUPT STOCK OF A COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. BY OPvDER OF THE TRUSTEE. R. ART HU R "TTTILL sell by auction at his Mart, T T Queen-street, Furniture Department, on Tuesday next, Bth instant, at 12 o'clock: noon, by order of T. Macfiarlane, Esq., trustee of Broadbent's (Wanararei) Bankrupt Estate, The Remainder of the Stock of Drapery, Haberdashery,jtfillinery, Clothing, Hats, Fancy Goods, Saddlery, &c. Terms Cash. ALFRED BUCKLAND' TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AND 23. mHE QHEEP TjIAIR WILT, BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, Ox TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And for RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to i:i.o Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist -.t January. . «• ALFRED BUCKLAND. — HAYMARKET. • QALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k3 HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. For Sale: WOOLPACKS. ALFRED AUCKLAND. "FRIDAY JANUARY IS. ~ THE HAYMARKET. IMPROVED FARM AT WAIUKU. FOR SALE, at auction, on Friday, January 18, at 12 o'clock, The FARM known as "Dickson's," contain ing 160 acres, in a high state of cultiya tion; well watered and subdivided, witl a stood Dwelling and Outhouses erectec on the property. £600 can remain on mortgage, at 8 per cent per annum interest, if required. ALFRED BTJCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. THE REMU'ERA YARDS. FOR SALE, atßenraera, on Thtirsda: next, January 10, at 1 o'clock, id Fat Steers, from Sand Hills 60 Fat Cattle, from Tamaki and Otahuhu 300 First-cla«s Wethers, ex St. Kilda 200 Well-fatted Lambs 250 Longwoolled Ewes Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. THE REMUERA YARDS WELL-BRED EWES. FOR SALE, at Remuera, on Thursday January 10, a Flock of 250 Well-bred Ewes. ALFRED BUCKLAND. * TUESDAY, JANUARY 15. WAIUKU CATTLE SALE FOR SALE, at the Yards, near Kentisl Hotel, on Tuesday, January 15, at 1 o'clock, 70Yearlihg Steers 15 Yearling Heifers 15 Well-bred Cows, either springin, or forward in calf . The above are all choice-bred cattle, carefull; selected. ■ . : Also, about 100 head Mixed Cattle, also from the District. ALFRED BUCKLAND.; , \ FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1878. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. FOR UNRESERVED SALE, AT THE HAYMARKET, AUCKLAND ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, At 12 Noon. ; ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVI FREEHOLD PROPERTIES in th Northern I3land, known as the MURIWHENUA ESTATE COMPRISING O0,«jo0 ACRES, Situate at the extreme North-west of th Island, well Wooded und AVatereti bounded on three sides by the ocean with a Sea-board of about Thirty Miles on which there are numerous Bays, witj good anchorage for vessels of large tor nage. Coasting vessels from Aucklam make periodical calls at the Homestead where stores-are, landed and wool an cargo shipped. The whole is wel watered in the dryest season by Creeks Rivers, and Lakes, intersecting the pre perty and forming good natural bound -,r,' aries, available, for subdivisions at i small outlay. .VfO'2 37!0i/OM f'ltC \7Di.t ,V.-i -.<'" • ' :'"O . ' '■. The Improvements consist of the Homestead a comfortable Cottage Residence,-with goot Stabling, Workshop, Store, Woolshed, Work .- f men's Cottages, Stockyards,, Garden, isevera 'Enclosure's securely,fenced, varying from flvi to three hundred1 acres in extent, acd a con siderable breadth of surface-sown Grass; also Stockmen's Cottages and Stockyards on othe: portions of the Run; t . Together with the following Stock now on thi Property— rf o ■ -600 Head Well-bred Cattle, v, .■ ■ '■ ' . , 7 Pure-bred Hereford Bulls, from tin herd of Messrs R. & E. Maclean 1000 Sheep, of all ages ; . ,300 Lambs • - \ <■ ' ■ 12 long-woolied Rams 10 Stock Horses 11 Working Bullocks , Station Tools. Portable Forge, Carpenter' Bench, Whaleboat, and Fishing Nets; but tin Household Furniture and Station btock must bi taken, at a valuation. A Lighthouse is now in course of erection a Cape Maria, ana will have a Telegraph Statioi -within two miles of the Homestead. The above described Property has been occu medbuta short period, four years, and is now commencing to give a return. It is capable o. •extensive improvements, and will carry a mucr larger number of Stock than are now upon it Duck? Pheasants, Quails, and -Fish, are abund ant for the Sportsman. Climate unsurpassec for comfort and healthlulness. Title: Crown Grant. Terms Cash, or one-half the purchase mones may remain seemed on the Property five years bearing 8 per cent, interest. A Plan of the Property can be seen at the office of this paper. ' 1?or further particulars apply to tho Auc tioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



FRIDAY, JANUARY 11. J LEAS E II 0 L D P R 0 P E II T V, PONSONBY ROAD. M. JONES & CO. HiVE received instructions from the City Council to sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Friday, 11th, at 12 noon, Allotment No. 3,0f Subdivision of Allotment No. 1, Section 50, City, situated on the Ponsonby Road, near HoDetown-btreet, having a frontage of 66 feet by 132 feet deep, together with the 4-roomed Cottage (with Porch), thereon at present in the occupation of Mr John Mynott. Term of Lease, 25 years; to run from Ist Conditions at the Office of the Town Clerk ; and at Sale Room. _ fgAf^TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. • REMUEBA SHEEP FAIR. T7IOR SALE, on Tuesday, January 22, and Wednesday, January 23, at noon, 3.500 Longwoolled and Half-bred Ewes 2,000 TCwe Lambs 1,700 Wether Lambs 350 Lincoln and Leicester Rams 15 Southdown Ewes 10 Southdown Ram Lambs 30 Two-tooth Merino Rams. The above are from the Flocks of Messrs. J. Barr Broun, J. S. Grahame, Jas. Dilworth, Jas. Wallace, William McLaughlin, A. & J. Ander son, Robert Hall, Ben. Maclean, Wm. Kerr, Maclean & Co., J. Middleton, H. Knox. Dr. Hale, C. C. Wood, Jos. May, Thos. Reid. Reid and Dickson. A. Lynch. Buttle Bros., Ed. Allen, Lyell Bros., Jas. Hayr, Jos. Scott, J. H.Wngh., Archie McNicol, Jas. Mathewson, W. P. Gor don. J. Kirkbride, Jno. Wallace, R. J- Taylor, David Thomson, Jno. Johns. Philip C. Thukeld, Alex. McDonald, G. Scott, Jas. Scott, H. Hill, John Keilly. C. G. Murphy, Wm. Routley, A. Jack, G. H. Selby, D. Nathan. Geo. Godkin, Chas. Roberts. James Rowe. "Wm. Westney, John Dow, H. O. Dunsford, Wm. Polkinarhorne, James Crawford, and Hon. Henry Russell. The Ewes entered are mostly Longwools of a good class, and contain a large proportion oi Young Sheep. The entries of Rams, particularly Lincoln, are from the best Flocks in this and the Middle Island. There are also several English-bred Imported Sheep of a high-class. ALFRED BUCKLANP. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF, BOOK DEBTS, &c, &c, COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET „ COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture and Fittings. The GO-A-HE AD, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coal 3on board the Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that of the Fiiian Government. &C, . , '&C. &C. The above Steamers have only just been in spected and received, their Government certifi cates in November last. . . For absolute sale without reserve. 3 TUESDAY, JANUARY 8. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. g. w. Fin n c y IS favoured with instructions from the Rev. R. S. Hassard to seU by public auction at St. Matthew's Parsonage. Wellesley-street, on the above date, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whole of his Modern and Well-selected Household Furniture, consisting of Ma hogany Dining and other Tables, Chef fonniers. Chairs, Bedsteads and Bedding, Marbletop Washstands, Toilet Sets. Writing Tables, Glass, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils. Garden.lmplements, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. Samuel Ooombes & Co., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have received since they have been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the - ' CITY CL O T H I N G M A R T, having.iusb added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi- SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-likhted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on j any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making MOST^EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c. compnse all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. IS. To the Working Man we off«r Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One Guinea. Another Measurementsjequally cheat). All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expo perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of j their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, CO ATI NWS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at *Wholf.sale Prices. We annex a List of a. few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear. 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d: to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at la. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMTTBL COOMBES & GG. f CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ' m A I L O, R I" N G. We would respectfully invite Cnstom '. ers who find a difficulty in getting a good 1 fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose iong experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior iv style and tit. Cargo and McKaig, . Queen-street, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. t*T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice.



UNITED SERVICE EOTEI, CORNKK OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. . JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOUKIGN WINES AND SPIBTTS. AUOEIAND, N. Z. MAN6AWHARB HOTEL, ~ NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving: every attention at the above Hotel. Private Room 3 for Famit.itcs. US' Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. ACCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAT 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 ia now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed pharuphlets, to be seen. /WRITER lON FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H V H U. ..AMES WILLIS Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H'ltel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to «ive satisfaction. , None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Secuombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class] Stabling. JAMES WILLIS. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. 0I N T Rif S SELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL beg 3to inform the travelling public that he ha" made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a _, Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkliug Ale. XyATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. ' t A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH, try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with tbp Trade, enables him to offer for sale \Vatcbe3 equal to the best London houses. , WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-S T R E E T, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stkkkt. Has always on hand a Well-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. „ . . . . A good fit guaranteed^ Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before mailing up. The Trade supplied at a very small advano on cost for cash. /\N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-hght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &0., &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST " EET. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S, PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, . Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any pan of the '-■ ■ Country. S. PARKER has erected Jirst-class machinery, and having completed ali,,ms arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention., g pABKER^ Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, • . wkllksley-strwet. ATTOTCT,A.NTI. T>OUYEK, GbILLET" & CO COGNAC. TRADE "iS^fT |** > MARK, * •[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, ao justly considered the finest made. They have alwayß on hand Hdds.^Q.uarter \3ISQUIT, DUBOUCEE, & CO _O : i [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Ln WJH.ua., yK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS ta. Sole Agents for Auckland— 1, D. NATHAN ft CO. ATER ! WATER ! ! WATER !! ! Tf you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CITALMKRS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfltturs, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks.



mo a Ii B i "V E, Ex TRANSIT, @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 saclcs FLOUR. T. H. HA L L & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. jTk N S A L E. 15 cases CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street ane. H~O S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLKSALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURE R, corner of Victoria-street East and COBUBG-STRKKV, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing 'Flour, or old ones refilled- A R G E CJ H I PIM E N T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS , Now to Hand:— Paris Millinery | Fancy Dress Goods Feathers & Flowers Silks Kj Prints Ribbons r1 Muslins Kerchiefs <^ Mourning Ma terials Fichus Paletots «j Q M Costumed ** £ Mancheste: Goods Parachutes » P'fi of every dcs n ijows £ cription. o _V « Gloves ; Hosiery "^2 cp Pj Tweeds Corsets § Shirt 3 r-T-1 ? Tiea Underclothing HH Collars Baby Linen Handkerchief! Hosiery Frocks ■ ~1 Straw Hats Tunics —(:)— HH The above ii Pelisses both Cloa Boys' & Men's MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKINC in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises* N S A L I DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3. 1877. mHE CHEAPEST XTOUSE r NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DKSCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, ANE COLO KIAL-M ADE FURNITURK. The Cheapest House in Auckland fof CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER. DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSW FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy JFLOORCLOTHS V* Ever Exhibitod in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o ; LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA M A T T. I N ' G S (PLAIH AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalinos, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and"COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, t ii c Blind of the Period This Blind is mamifactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister or warp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. winksT&Teall, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTICRERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND. 1 Sole Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 4s. • Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. 'i+Q-?* Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. , N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. JOHN" K. SMITH,. BUTCHER; PARNELL, . Has Removed to New Premises adioimng the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar^e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of b are :— Legs Of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2Jd. per lb.; Loins Mutton. 3id. to 4d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb,' Veal, Sausages, at lowest townprices. Further Reduction on Saturday. A NOTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. J" " DUTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer, Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs. Chemists and Druggists' Vials, Daffles, &c. All kinds pf work executed in the said material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPERSUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths.



AEGANS! QB6ANSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano asb Harmonium Wakehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand . M~~ONSY~f 0 LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-3treet. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and ap wards. at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-strcet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rate 3of interest.—W. H. Con neli, Vulcan Lane. ~&/f ONSY to LEND in large or small JJ/jL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ~m/?rONEY to LEND on first-class free- Jj?S_ hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYKR, Shonland-Btreet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rusaell. Solicitors. M' ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Plirn-tian rl-strppt.. next the Post-office. UJNEV TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-clas3 Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. "\TEW YEAR'S \J PRESENTS! JJI GIFTS,! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULL3 SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre Bentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, • &c &c. NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET TMP OR T ANT N OTI C ] E. WAT ERS Has very great pleasure to announce that Bine his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his tar DINING ROOMS "W have been renovated at great expense, wit! every regard to the convenience of his. cm tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th«s most spacious and comfortable, as we] as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pre vince; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extr. room, of comfortable size, to prevent ovei crowding. Thore are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side office provided with ablutionary and other convex iences. His Table he feels confident needs n recommendation. The liberal patronage of th Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of th City which he has received for a period of ove eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Far is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Ulustra+^d and Comic Jon nals, together with the lead* ag London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately o: the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore hopes with some confidence that he will, in hi New Premises, continue to receive the larg share of patronage which has been accorded t him in the past. gj E. W. wishes also to draw the attention c Merchants and Storekeepers to his local' j manufactured Confections, which rival those c Keiller and the best English makers. He ha removed his Factory to Durham-street Wesi where he has fitted up all the most moder: machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee auckland. At the Pharmacy standard merican medicines JUST LANDED, Ex 'Elsin'ohe,' @ New York:— TILDKN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicina Herbs. A large supply of the most useful kinds. PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP. This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAI* MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is. Gd. 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottle.1 SOOVILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA.the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINE, for Invalids andlChild ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Great American "Pick-me-up" and Appetiser. 4s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per. bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND, PTCCTORAL' fo) Chest Complaints and Influenza 2s. 6d. per bottle. ', LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER Is. 6d. per bottle. ;. AICKIN, ' . DISPENSING CHEMIST DRUG, CHEMICAL, AND PATEN x' MEDICINE IMPORTER, OUEEN-3TREET, Auckland. /_ UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION liL FACTORY ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, , CONFBOT ONE R Begs to inform the pub'.»o the following goods, manufactursd at his <? .y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionerj imported into Auckland. They contain no in stfedient or olourJng matter deleterious t< nealth:— — Dry Goods. Dry'Goods—Continuec Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings 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 'RnTTii'r> ftnmia Burnt Almonds boiled goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge 3 Black Almond Toffy Musk v.ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jxiiubes Everton Tottr Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that after having made a very careful analysis of various sampleE 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 free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diflt for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, youi obedient servant, Jamks M. Tcnny, Provincia Analyst. ,



HO NFIDENCE. The Argyle House, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPKRY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at alow ■ figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter ' mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE ■ RATE PRICE. \ N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Btb nstant. i T> ÜBL I C NOTICE. J. THOMPSON, i THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARANAKI), I Bees to notify that he has COMMENCE! - BUSINESS, at the Top of Shortland-STREET S in the above Branch, and having obtained th( Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able t( undertake work of any description in such j manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, renewed, or dyed an? a colour, without requiring to be taken to pieces 3 Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned dyed, or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, Scar Jet, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preservinj the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed i or dyed, and w^-ll pressed. ' Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. X Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour N.B.—Orders left at the above address wil receive prompt attention. AMI "ITTO"N7 W A I X A T 0 SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Sec, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Good* ■•> &c, in endless variety. £&■ Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. EDWIN AUGEB BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoinin E Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND Z^=Z FIRST-CLAS; Colonial-made •rfi'B Workmanship 1/0 BOOTS & SHOES YmJ Iv every Branc at Lowest *•* of * Auckland Prices! "^^^ The Tradi V* Stationery Department.—ln future General Assortment of Stationery Goods will b II kept. Agent for the Evening Star. •a E AUGER, PARNELL. r' f^i E O R G E AXE X £ \JT Freeman's Bay 33 SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. io Cash Buyers of Tallow. THE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Alberf street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises situated as above, wishes respectfully to inforn r the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis 3 _ tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care wi n receive immediate attention and dispatch. c Wedding and Mourning orders made up o ,= the shortest notice. ,« N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can hay ■ o their material fashionably made up withou their presence, by a system of self-measuremem to be had on application. >f "OHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET TH] f- JL TIMES!—E. JNORRIS. 222, Queen-streel 3f Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), ha •■s determined to make a great reduction in th t. price of his work. In future the price will be 'n First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, no less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozei extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The Nev Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Stee Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visiti a > size, 3 for 53.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. a Lon don Artist and London Prices WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET ani • BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR I 5. Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First am Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceilinj ,j and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. " &c. /IHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBEI- The Undersigned are selling SASHES , DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VER^ * LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand aver; large and superior stcck of First and Secont Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. .. , ......, _,' i. I. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC. BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Bmldincrs. l"' |_| a. V £ fuT" T KIEL If ''Vow fliV" uiil I "*e" ust"" to produce th* ** a ,e » | « 11 °As*ew aVC the hOIIOr t0 bC> 6^ I ~!? ■ w««»ant, JamksM. TUNNY."° ..(l •^ i^ x •-'•. < Analyst. ; . ... HILL 85 HUDSON, Chemists; 57, VICTORIA -STREET; ---1 ' AUCIvLAND. ONLY NEEDS A TRTAL TO ENSURE CON TINUED USB. : No Household Should be Without It. Sold Everywhere. " MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Eooks Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound it an> styles^ by WILLIAM LEYS, Bpokbineler, Machine Ruier, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door« to Evkning Stab otftce Wyndham-atreet:. ' . 'K?SI AHLI AS! "C\ AHL-I ASJ! Q\J CHOICEST VARIETIES. t, _Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. .fricb.. s e i ec tion left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce s VeitcKe's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, VICTOKIA-STBEET. » Nursery: .Mechanic's Bay. R-- ■ |r w"E BS T E B, O -WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER. AND. HARNESS MAKER: 113 .2UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. I <N«-rt. thfl Union Ranlri. _ 5 TN O, C." ""■ CL" O U G~ H, ? O MASEFIELD'H BLILDINGS, 1 Albert-street, i Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, a Viola, and Oboe, : DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. 1 Brass and String Hands tangbj., snd Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number r of pcrformera. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended.



WPv. HAYWAKD.I FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, I A MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM.'STEEE T. w DE V I T • gun maker, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— i Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Lato Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps. Cai* ridge. Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators } Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loading \ Shot Guns c Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers 0 Game Bags, &c. a Breech-loading Implements ot every descrip tion y Patent Chilled Shot 3. Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition I, Infantry SwoJds f- Fishing Tackle g Fireworks. v T> 0 T T E R & C~6~ DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— r. 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 11 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch V 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 1 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's &Colman'sD.S.F.Mustar 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants s, 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food r 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils tg Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead , Oil, Boiled and Raw 5 Anchors , Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and i's (Alberts :h Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags c. Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals a Soap Powder, Baking Powder )6 Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c &c. T7ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY. n s -11 WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD »n AT THE • AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT it MANUFACTORY, t CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS ' Of any dimensions, in any number from One p to a Hundred, within a given time, of the E best quality, and reasonable prices t, and sent to all parts of New Zea- L ■ is land. Terms cash. Estimates ie returned by Post. >t A. & A. BUSBY n (LATE M. HORTEN BUSBY). N, VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR *::«.:< WORKERS. , 6 Corner of Cook and Guky-streets. ONES J BONES I BONES! . ■ >. .■ J Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free D man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by SQPPET^ CJ HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ; A. B. DONALD 1 Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ot '? Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail s maker. &c, would intimate his intention of THIS BUSINESS IN ALL Z. ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair <j share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for i the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation . of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. r N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. i / Messrs. Close Brps^ Grocers and Tea Dealers, \ ; f ■ • •: Queen-street, i . "... lA.uchland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor;tothe City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, eitherweekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same;done by leaving a notice, either verbal' or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qneen-streot ■'-;'■■ . '■■ ' !.f! .£■ '■ «S»{(J 'r'■' JA '•■' " •' ■>? ■■■■ i ■i_J i _^—.:p-: WC. D E" ■' : 2T ' ; N'"--E- S • has Just Received, and has to arrive ' a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent \f* PTir ,; n ~ ! Home Shuttle ) Genuine ... Princess of Wales . . Arm and PJatform, Wheeler & Vvilson |j|f e r | Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines -Also,-, . ;j ■ .. ..... The Royal Washinerand Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, t QTJEEN-STBEET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. . f■■ ■ . _ ■. ■■■ To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, i Slides, &0., for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi ±ure at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana full instructions how to use the above. ; . QACKS! SACKS! SACKS! Wanted to Purchase any quantity Good Secondhand Sacks; also Salt Bags. Arvnivto -R. BAIRD, Applyl° Victoria-street.