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FRIDAY, MAY 17. HAL E B V A fj C T I O N, AT HAYJIARKKT, 17th MAY, VALUABLE IMPROVErf^pIIM AT PUKEKOUE EAST, Three mi'.es from Railway Station, lute in occu patio:: "f Mi-. Matthuv Smith, whose Lease liii..- uxpir'ni, and 250 ACIM'S RICK CHOCOLzITE SOIL, Laid down iv Graaa, Fenced, Weli-vvaterecl, O!umps of Bush, LARGK lIJ.ON DWKLLTNG-HOUSE, 13Rooms, STAMLIS COWSIIKD ORCHARD, &.C., &c. Sec. Terms!: Ono-thire Ca^h, remainder at 6 per cent. interest, foi term of years. ALFRED BUCXLAKD,, Auctioneer. Til E HAYMARKET. QALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and KJ HIDKS EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 o'Ci.ock. FOR SALE— WOOLPA C X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, "MAY 10. THEHAYM A R X E T. 5710R SALE, at the Haymarket, on . Friday next, ;>.t 12 o'clock, Tho FARM of VV. TCeir, at East Tamaki, oontainins 203 acr v-s, fenced, sub-divided, well-watered, aud in grass. Being situate on a iiiivignble creek gives facility for removing crops. There is akn a good cight-roonied Houo, with excellent garden and orchard adjoining. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 14. THE II A V it A 11 K. E T. VALUABLE FKESIIOLD PROPERTY. 3TIOR SALE, at tac E!ay.market, on J Friday, June l±, ftt 12 o'clock noon, The Property kno-vrci as " WOODiJTOCK." containing 10!0 aui\s (more ov loss). situate on i!u: Wcikato ilnihvay, 20 miles from Auckliiii:.i. >vith a Station on the property; above DO acres are in good pasture, and subdivided into paddocks, through which runs a never-failing spring of water; or. the renuUnine por tion there is an excellent Buah of Kauri and Puriri, as well as a good Cattle Run. A. substantial Honi'.-r-t.-.ad, of 16 rooms, with rramcroiis Outbuildings, and a goo Garden, arc wituin five minutes' walk the Station. For viewing and further particulars :pply to Mr. Jaa. Hay, on the premises; Mr. William Aitken ; or tlie Auctioneer. a I.FRED FUTOKLAND. ' i'RIDAY, MAY 10. ~" HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT THE MART. nnHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, _i_ Fort-street, on Friday, 10th instant, at 11 o'clock. Household Furniture, contistinp: of Double and Single Iron Uenstcads, Mattrnss and Betiding-, Tables. Chairs, Handsome Gilt Picture Framt:S. Chests Drawers. Wash- Btamis and Ware, Groceries, Fishing Lines, Pap or Bags, Pipes, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCPIRANE & SON, Anot.iotipwa. MUJNI^AY, MAY 13. CHOICE FRFBHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES. MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. TIIHE Subscriber have received instrue _E_ tions to sell by public auctio:i at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 13th May, at 12 The Freehold of that Valuable Business Sue situate on. the Main Road, ParnoH, lately occupied by l\iv O. Small field, being Lots 32 aud ."3, of Mataon's Park, having froutaKOS of ■51 feet to the Manukau lioad and 59 feft to Purk Terrace by th« thorough depth of 231 fetvt, ar.d on which is •.•: ectc-d a large shop and dwelling-house of five rooms, kitchen, and scullery. The allotment is securely fenced.planted with fruit and other trees, and ha-, on it a splendid well of water, never dry. Terms Liberal. • SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 14. THE undersigned has received instruct ions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auction, at the Officer- of the Board, Fort-street, on Tuesday, the 11th May,instant, a,t 11 o'clock a.m.. Allotment No. 3, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 36 acres, more or less. Allotment No. 11, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 168 acres, more or less. The above has extensive water frontage to the Waiwerawera Paver. Allotment No. 107, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 88 acreo, more or less. I Leases for 10 years, from Ist January, 1878, of Allotments Nos. 34, 35, 30. and 37, with frontage to Gustorn-house-street West. iLease for 81 years, from Ist February, 1878, of Allotment iso. 28, Section 2, City of Auckland, with" frontage to Custom house-street. ■Large Wooden Water Tank, Custom-house etrect. Large Iron Shed, Queen-street Wharf, now occupied by Messrs. Walker & Co. To be removed immediately after sale. A-Quantity of old Totam Piles, Sec. of Sale and Draft Leases to be seen at the Office of the Board. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. I M P O B T ANT SALE OF QUEEN-STREET FREEHOLD. GEO. Vv r. SINNEY HAS received instructions from the Trustee in the Kstate of Mr. William Wilson, to oit'er for sale by public auction, at his Mart, Wucen-street, on Wednesday, May 15, at 12 o'clock, That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY in QUKKN-STREET, beinpr the Exten sive and Handsome Draper's Shop, now in the occupation of Messrs. Linabury and (Jo. The property has a frontage of 27 feet sJinches to Queen-street, wii ha depth of 103 feet sluches, ' extending right through from Queen-street to ', Lome-street. The frontag« to Lome-street is 28 j feet 2£ inches. On the Lome-street frontage is erected a commodious and handsome Dwelling house, substantially built, and complete with [ ev«ry convenience. ; The Building erected on the Queen-street , frontage is acknowledged by all to be one of the ; most handsome and substantial erections in this J Uity. It is built in the most thorough manner, £ /aid wittt '■•■■»'y requisite. . 5 Tfaeirop". ywill be aold Mibject to a ino.-t- $s*<?e of £1.0 i/. to a second mortgage of £1,500, S and. to a Jjeiwiti of 10 Years, from the 18th Sep- ° Uinfaer, 1870, at the yeariy rental of .6516. „ It la Bcluorn that a property of so valuable a ". cJiuriKiJter is placed in the market, and the f. <'iiauce now offered /or iovesfceoent is one which SJ, will not occur Mgain Jor a long time. L Terms and conditions ©f mle maybe ascer- ' t >mod at the auction mart; or from Memrft. ': )-ua- ell and Devorf, Soiicitow ios U)C Trustees, I bijjttlaud-strcct, AuokJtvnd. ■ yj G. W. BINNEY I A uctioßcer. Gl



MONDAY, MAY 13. ! BY ORDKJR OF THE TRUSTEE. THKKB SHOPS, I'OLLEN-STUEET, SIIORTLAND, 87 ACRES. POLLOCK SETTLEMENT In the Esjtvte- of Wm. Wilson. njIIIK Subscribers have received iustruc- JL tiois from the Ti;i.-if.-.e of tho above Kstaie to sell by public auction, at tho Land Mart, Fort-street, oa Monday, 13th is-stant, at 12 o'clock, SIIORTLAND.— Tlvi uncspired Term of Lea.'C of about 12 years, r.t on p-irmal rental of £40 sterling, of Allotment 554, Pollen-street, Sbortland, on which are creeled two Shops, now occupied by V/hitehe.ul & Mack-ay, "oounn-kers, and VV. Simcox, greengrocer, nlid adjoining the premises of Wilson & Co. The unexpircd Term 6f Lease of «ihout 13 years, at/in annual rent of .-£7 ISfi. bteriing, of Lot 452, Town of Shortlaurt. S3 feet frontage to Pollen-street, by IGS feet deep, with the Shop thereon, us occupied by Martin & Son. Drapers. POLLOCK SETTLEMENT, MANIT KAU.—North-Western portion of Allotment No. 10, Parish of Waitnra, County of Kdoa, containing 88 acres, more or ioss, and being part of that Block of land known as tlio Pollock Settlement. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. XH UKSDA y, MAY 16. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR, OF THE SUPREME COURT. HOUSE AND FREEHOLD PROPER TIES; COIiUiJuVN DEL. rjPillE subscribers have received instnic- JL lions from tho Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, ou Thursday, I'Jth instant, u.t 12 o'clock, All those Pieces of Land, containing respectively 0 acres 25 perches, atitt S acres i 5 perrhos, more ov U:u-:i. being parts ova piijcu containing ;>;> acre.-), situate nt Kapmiga, in the District of Coromiindfl, and known by the natno of VViiaKANiikknkkk. Thispropertyfronts ilie WJuuiiiarahi IMver, and adioins tho i.apanga Township. ALSO, All that Parcel of Land, Ritualo in the (Jppor Township, Cowman lei. and biding part OL' Allotment, 11, J!ii;i.li <..•;' ICipangu, Qucmi'ti County, about 250 links it) Mill Road, by -10 links so Poitcli-strcur., with the Newly-Erected Dwelling- llouho thereon, as lalelj occu^ioa by Mr .1 fiehard Ooupland. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.. Auctioneers. B. TONKBI IR- C. CAltii FRIDAY, MAY 10. PUBLICAN'S BOOTHS, CARDS, &C. ELLERSLIE GAH DENS-QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC SPORTS. B. TON X S & CO. TOT AVI? been instructed to yell ou JOL Fiidaj', the 10th iiu-taut, at 12 o'cloel:. Booths, liace Cards l*'ruit iStalla. MONDAY, MAY 13. C 1 T V MAE T. UN REDEEM E D PLEDGES. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS, DIAMOND HIXUS, BPiOOGHES, EAliltiNGiS, LOCKETS, CLOTHING, &c, &c, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been instructed }>y Mr Noumogca to sell by auction at tln-.ir auction i\iart, on Monday next, tho 13(h instant, at 11 o'clock, The following UNKEJUISEMIi-D PLEDGES: 1876. 2G23 . July 29..0. F. Gold Lover Watch 10S1..NOV. 25..0.F.G.G. Watch 1577. 111. .Jan. 10. .Diamond King iß9..Feb. 10..3 Coins 5"0.. ~ 19..Chain, P. Case, and Brooch 580.. ~ 19.. Karriugs uud fciiig o'Si. ~, 19..5 S. Spoons uud 8. Tongs 1270.. April 30..2 Looks 1389 .May 12..5. L.H. Witch,Chain,nnd Quartz ULS.. „ 22..5. Knife, Fork, und Spoon 1169.. „ 23..(J01d Keeper 1577..June 1..5. G.H. Watch and Brooch 1585.. ~ i.. Hand Sewiusj; JMuchiue 1505.. „ 5..5. L.H. Watch 1612.. „ 7..5. H.G. Vwueh KJI9.. „ 8..2 lUn i; s 1621.. „ B..Ring 1611.. „ 11..0. F. GolclL. Watch 16W.. „ 12.. Go! dH G. Watch 1676.. . 13..a.ii.L. Watch 1723.. ~ 18..E:irrings 1725.. „ 18...5. G.H. Watch 1773.. „ 23..0.F.5.G. Watch 1781.. „ 25..0.F.5.L. Watch 1811. „ 27..Hovs'ing Machine 1830.. ~ 28..5. H.L. Watch 1851. „ 30. .O.F.S.L. VNatch and 3. Chain 1852.. „ 30..King 1873..Ju1y 2..Work Box 1875.. „ 2..Quadiant, Book, and Vest 1921.. „ 6..Brass Watch 1925.. „ 6..Uag of Tools 1928.. „ 6..Pi0c0 of GolU 1932.. ~ 7..0.F.5.G. Wat^h 1917.. „ 9..G01d IH. Watch 1988.. ~ 12..0.F.5.L. Watch 19U2.. „ 12.. Links 2036.. „ 17..0.F.5.G. Watch 2017.. „ 18.. King 2050.. „ 18..!3.H.L. Watch 2053.. „ 19..5. H.L. Watch, Chain, and Coin 2075.. „ 20.. Bible 2085.. „ 23..C10ck 2124.. „ 25..2 Kings 2125.... 25.. W. and K. liing 2150.. „ 27.. Cross 2162.. .. 25..6 S. Spoon 2183.. „ 30..5. G.H. Watch 2191.. .. 30..0.F.5.L. Watch 2202.. „ 31..Links, Studs, and Pin 2215..Aug. 1..5. H.G. Watch and B. Watch 2219.. „ 1..0.F.G.L. Watch 2220.. „ L.King 2265.. „ C. .S.H.L. Watch and Chain 2277 . ~ 7..Diamond Ring 2291.. „ 8..0.F.5.L. Watch 2138.. ~ 22..5. H.G. Watch 2151.. „ 23.. Brooch 2183.. „ 27.. Necklet 2512.. „ 28.. Chain 2528.. „ 30.. Brooch and Ring 2550..5ept. 3..0.F.5.L. Watch and Chain 2565.. ~ ■!..Chain 2575.. ~ s..Necklet Locket 2576.. „ 5..5. H.G. Watch 2595.. „ 6..2 vases Ornamects.Teapot.Plate, and Fortes 2607.. ~ 7.. Clock 2019.. „ 8.. 1 Earrings 2628.. „ 10.. Sextant 2695.. „ 13.. Wringing' Machine 2718.. „ 15..0.F.5.G. Watch 272 i.. „ 15..8ib1e 2725.. ~ 15..8 uoch. and 2pa,ir ICarrings 2737.. „ IS.. 12 Forks 2780.. „ 21..8ib1e 2793.. „ 22—Guitar 2821.. ~ 25..0.F.5.L. Watch and Chain 2812.. „ 26..0.F.G.L. Watch, Necklet, and Locket 2847.. „ 27..Writing Desk 2939..0ct. 6..5. G.H. Watcli 2967.. „ 9..8ra53 Watch 3091.. „ 23..Ring 30 cJ6.. „ 24. .20 dollar Piece 1832. .June 28. .Chain and Locket 1707.. Mar. 21.. Child's Frock and Petticoat 2613..May 3..Leggings 3894..Ju1y 3..3 pair Leggings 3998.. „ 9.. Coat 4175 :,. 17..Leather 4232.. ~ 20..Leggings 4288.. „ 23.. Jacket 4586..Aug. 6..Coat 4761.. „ 14.. Leggings 5268. .Sept, 6..Blanket, Dress, &c. 5311.. •„ B..Si!k Dress 5328.. „ 10..Silk Dress, Sheet 5392.. ~ 12..2 Sheetsaud Antimacassar 5401.. „ 13. .Lustre 5438.. „ 15..0il Coat 5472.. „ 18..Ureas Piece 5599.. ~ 24..Blanket and Quilt 5624.. „ 24. .2 Table Covers 5634.. „ 25.. Sash 5643.. „ 25.. Shawl 5614.. „ 25.. Coat 5668.. „ 26..5i1k Dress 5837. .Oct. 3. .Blankets. Shirts, &c. 5838.. „ 3..C'uilt, 2 Sheets. Table Cloth 5860.. „ 4.. Bun dlo of Clothing 5933.. „ 9.. Swag 5974.. „ 10. .Shawl and Petticoat 5107.. „ 17.. Bag Pants and Boots 5109.. „ 17. .2 Baby's Cloaks 3159.. „ 19..Shawl and Petticoat 5170.. „ 20..Jacket 5171.. „ 20..5i1k Dress 5234.. „ 23.. Counterpane and 2 Skirts i 260.. „ 24..Rug Shirt i 294.. „ 25..8und1e of Clothing 1441..N0v. s..Jacket 1597.. „ 13..C10ak !1>59.. „ 15..Sheets and Table Cloth 660.. „ 15..2 Table Cloth, Chemise, and Skirting 682.. „ 17.. Blanket and Trousers 712.. „ 19..Dress Piece 915..Dec. 3..Dress Piece 000.. ~ 10..Trou8ers atd Vest 089.. ~ 17.. Coat 104.. „ 17..Frock 105.. „ 17..Shawl 115.. „ 18..Dress 188.. „ 21.. 3 'Sheets !10.. ~ 27..Remnant offiilk !12.. „ 29..Satin Hkirfc. M.. May 12..G01d H. Watch and Gold Ring



j TUESDAY, MAY" 14. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES IN WEST HAMILTON, Formerly occupied by Messrs. Owen gand Graham. T|IHE subscribers have bet-n favoured, with JL instructions from Mrs. Isabella Hough, to sell by auction, ac their Mart, Hamilton, on the above, date, at 2 o'clock, TWO SUCTIONS, of Allotment No. SO. oach 30 feet frontage to Victoria-street by 120 feet deep. The Auctioneers beg to call the special atten tion of Investors, Commercial Men, and others, to the really splendid position of these lota, situated in the centre of (jhe town, and to the fact of their being the only available sites now open for business purposes. Terms, and othsr information, on application. J. D. & K. HILL, Auctionper.g. TMPEiiIAL SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. JL Dr. J-ji ass all's Report. The Analytical and Sanitary Institution, 5-i, Holborn Viaduct, K.C., London, 9th IVlay, 1877. Report on a Sample of Inipo.ria.l Schiedam Sell napps, received from Mr. H, J. Hart. We have subiected a sample of the above named artiole to a very earofu 1 chemical analysis and examination. The results of tiic analysis, which arc set forth in a separate report, show that this spirit is of good strength, practically free from acidity, and that it contains but traces of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr. Hart's Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior article of its class, is well purified, and quite genuine. (Signed) Artuuh K. Hassall, M.D., Author ol' "Food ami its Adalteratior., Otto Hkukkr, F.C.S., P lie Analyst. »/Mf JS **>««, i|':i!\iii'iii>';,.[,y'!.<V'''l WJI. JOHNSON'S ItKI'ORT. Government Analytical Laboratory. Melbourne, 23rd July, 1577. Henri J. ITaut, Esq. Sir,-I have ttie honour to report for your in formation that the simple of ImperialKchiedan Schnapps foi wurctod by you to me has been nub niittod to a searching eiiemJcal analysis nni critical examination, the roaultot' which enable! mo to state thdt it is tin; Finest Sample o Schnapps that has as jet cojup uiider my notice It lias a pure fragrant odour, ami in absplutolj free from any trace of fusil or other injurious impurity, and has evidently been distilled fion superior ryo grain, always used instead ni' mull in the production of the choicest qualities o Schnapps. It is very smooth to th<: palate, am in this respect cuinparu« favourably with otlici samples olFcred for Kale. It may bo advised as equally Eiiitable for ineuicat or economic pur posts. I have the honour to be. Sec, (Signed) Wji. Johkaok, Analytical Chemist to tho Governrnom of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to'auyir the Market, and Lower in Price, i 3 offered to tin: Public under the full conviction that it wil supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICIT KD. OWEN & GUAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT FOR AUCKLAND. , — [Established 1855.] G E WI N G It/I" A C H I N E F. The undersigned beg respecttuuy to announco that, having opened a depot in AucKiand for the sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite t! c inspection of all intending purchasers. Prick, wilh complete set of tools, a written warranty, and full in struction ... £4 4 0 In oifc-rin^ tin; above Machine at English prices, we not only challenge competition on the ground of its having Mie Largest, Sale of any dewing1 Machine sold in England, butonaccount ; of its beauty of construction, pcrfecr, mechanism, i and the intorchatigeability of every part, it will do ever} Ihing that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will sew with eaeo from one thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses of Calico. | J We will also take orders to supply ANY SKWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET A I ENGLISH PRICKS, as for example: Singer's "Family"Machine,with usual tools, at .. ... ..£6OO Singer's " Hand" Machine, with lock-up cover, at 5 5 0 "Princess of Wales" Machine, with usual tools, at .. ..440 And any German-ruade Machine at a discoun of 10 per cent, from the English pi-ices. We also supply NEICDLES, FITTINGS, &c at English prices—thus : Singer's Needles, Is 6d per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Weir and all others, at 2s. per dozen. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each. REPAIRS of all the better class of Machine at about One-half the Prices 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. SHAKESPEAIt & CO. (Local Managers), aOYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), "216, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, , [ESTAULISHED 1555.J



/^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. TfiM UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS BAY. p N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. T3IANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND JL MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdev, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior claso of instruments, has now in stock, 2 of Aucher Frores Celebrated Instruments ; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organa and severa Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 guineas, for £40. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and Musical Albums, &c. ■ "B3IANO.FOE.TES & HARMONIUMS, .JL from £8 upwards, on terms to suit pur chasors. N.H.—Some splendid Debain's Piauo3, also JBord's, at Kreatly Keduccd Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, \ Wkllesley-bikeet. I"3IANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUKKN STREET. Have the ln.rgesD und best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, aud Harmoniuma, and Bell cheaper than any houao in New Zealand, C'lllandsuo their prices before purchasing. Snlo A yenir. for MaHon_f).i)d rfamUns Orij:tin_3._ 7^ E 0 T L A II" ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTTOK TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can iww bo regularly pro cured in Aucklnnd of all Ohomista, and at ttUßMoll, Hay o£ lrjland«, of Mr Ernest Ford, tho duly appointed Atfcnt for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BI4OWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, \\JiolQ3^!o_Ageiit3_for the Proprietor^ mrllE pHE APES T |_|OUSE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FUKNiTLRE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, UED-ROOM, AND KVBItY DKBCBIP'i'ION OF .ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLO N lAL-MADE FUttiUTURE. Tjie Chkapest House in Auckland for CARPETS ! BBUSSKLS.TAPFCSTRY.iaDnERMINSTICR DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LAttUEST AbSOKTMKNT TO CUOOSK Is'HOM. The Lai (?est Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS - %* Kver Kxhibited in Auckland. A tlio Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! i (TkkiNkw Carpet), i MANILLA, COIR. FLAX, AND CHINA : M A T T INGS (PLAIK AND FANCY). ': Pilk and Worsted Damask. Hops. Broches, and Cottalines, ! i'lain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. '.' BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A BPLKNDID ASSORTMENT OB" GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. L Bkass Cornices and Window Polks. i THE. 5 JBmnd of the .Period i I This Blind ia manufactured Jrqm 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 tho Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nott, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, an Green. All Sorti of Upholsterer's Trimmings. •WINKS"SB HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOIjSTKKKRS, & CAUPM WAREHOUSEMEN. SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Solo Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES ""foTOVELT lES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scar (a new tiling). SAMUEL CO~O~MBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 02 queen-street, Auckland. L~ ADIES', GENTS', «v CHILDREN'S AMERICAN LOO'IS AND SHOES! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOKS ! BKTTBR THAN KNGLI3H, AND 40 PER CEXT. CHEAPER !! I Children's Dki'Artmknt.—The importance of well-fitting boots and Shoes cp.nnot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for thoir care, in providing youi g iieoplo with these artic-i;!.-:. sp-.cially designed for soeurinf? the natural shape of the foot and tmcle. esr Auckland Pauknts! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved "American Boots and Shoes," at "ST1 QJTEPHENS, Jj c O 13C, QUEEN-STRKKT, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT IIMBRAOING— THE CONGUESS.—A Bright anci Pretty Shoe. THIS BROADWAY TIE.-A neat thing, with kid front. THE NICWPORT THC.-A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH - LEG.-A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LAOE.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SPIOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Bad and Leather. A Speciality!— Just Opened: French and Gkbmah Glovk Kid Leather jjand Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. On Ka n d A LARGFC GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, NO. 136, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ■jIIKEWOOD ! FIREWOOD ! FIRE~- JD WOOD !—Hobson-street Coal and Fire wood Yard. We respectfully draw attention to onr Low Price for First-class Firewood:—Lump Wood, 12a; Cut in Blocks, 13s; Cut and Split, 11s; (Cash on delivery). Also the best Now Zealand and Newcastle Coal at current rates. H. & P. GIBBONS, GROCERS, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, Wellesley-street. i



UNITED 38ERVICE HVTEJ, OOKNK.R OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Prohuktor. lairoivTEit »!•• Forkicin Wistcs and Spirits. .a. t7CK i. an i. :■: > ___ ¥>]; i "n'«Tk" AiiTH if'ii ii of EL, X Corner Of HOBSON ,VN i) V\'KTiIj!'"KLKY STIIESiTS, The Pkopkiictob boss to call attention of hib Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS ho has now On Sale, 00.-mlntiiig of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of the very beat brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. TVT X V A D A Ii O T E L, J3| «UEEN & DUHHAM-STRKIKTB. 11. C. RICHMOND,"' Proprietor. Fkkis Lunchkon Bah, Durham-street, Daily. jiihLiAiU) 'I'AiiLE, under Competent iviunai{o -meiit, U (is mi is. _ CuMMKiiorAii and Ptnujc Rooms, Larse, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Li quo its-- All ol' the liest Brands. Chahactkki.-,ti<js : Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. _ , /ACCIDENTAL.. " OCOmUNTAj^ Occidental jAotel. Tiie Now Additions to this Hotel aro now completed—vis«., Six '''irst-cIaHH Bedrooms and Parlouss: the finest Billiard Room and Bar in tho Colony. In returning thariKa to the public for past favours, the Proprietor witilies them to know that ho in now in a position to oiler tho best o£ aoecTiuuodation. EDWD, PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities oil ail kinds wanted, iiet-l Of Prices Kiven. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Gluo Programme lor 1877, in printed phamphiets, to rr\ HE* CIiI. T E 111 ON HO TEL, JL CAMBRIDGE!. Fiiist-clasb Accommodation fok Familiks. samplk rooms for commercial GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINE 3 AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cnarges. EDWAIiD H EWITT, PItOPKIKTQTt. OINTKUSS ELL K6T EL. MKROKR. DANIKL ATIKELL be^'S to inform the travelling public that he ha^ made threat im provcincntu to tho above woll-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent aceomrnodation, there is now udrted a ItAir.WAY Rickkeshmknt Room at tub Station*, for tho special conven ionce of tvavellorn by every train. The Hear of Wined and Spirits. ; Hancock's parkl.ng Ale. l^~t\~fTo NAL TT OT EL . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr \Y. Walkkh. lute mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, be;;s to inform hiu friendß and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship u£ this well-known and favourite iious;;, which he int-en.'ls shuil rei.'iin it 3 position as a leading Hotel in the V* aikato. The J looms are largo, lofty, -well-ventilated, and liberally famished. The Suites of. Aijartments for Families are flrst-elarv*. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Traveller s, Axxcock's JJiluakd Tadlk, and the Stabling Accommodation*, are unequalled ii tho pro vinet;; the latter bein.y; under the BU^erinten deuee of Firtit-claas Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIKE. Tho extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge le^s tbau one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. \V. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. T II I S T L E H 0 T E L, QUJfKK-gTRKKT. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. I THE UP-STALRS BAR AND BILL I A RD-R OOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROrPaETOR. Mr F. Las t SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied- rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ing-s. Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted U Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STREET, TV.'O DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. /GALVANISED IKON WOKKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IROiN RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CQKHUGATKD IRON TANKS on Kund. Made to Order, «tt the Works, Wellvjsioy-atreot. IHuuibiug \york in every Branch ot 'Mv Tr»ile. G-asflttinif of every stylo done ut sliuvmimc noiutu. Experienced WojUniex, sent :cj any i.an of Hie Country. S.PARKER ho.aerected iirnt-cI«3H lu.'ichinery, and having completed, all niu aixauKeinents 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 tmmediati> attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for auckla Waterworks, wblllbsley-stekbt, AUOKT.ANTJ. JMaramarua Coal Mine. coals! coals?! coals!!! Where do you Buy your Coals ? i The undersigned is prepared to supply Coals i in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is j the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make it a universal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to the i undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater:— ] Single Ton .- 20s. [ From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. r\ From 15 to 25 Tons 16s. 6d. x 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. \ SS, Ordkks Lsttt at t K RfIIS EBROS- }Qo XE n- STEEET ; c 1 , ' o Or, CILAS. HARDING, sole,vAGb;nt, j BEBAKAV AT E R YA R 17, I * Will receive prompt despatch. 1



SEWING MAOHIJN Hi S. CO TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWINO MACHINK3 are Superior to all others for domebtic use. Special Notice to Ladies who alreaay possess a Treadle 31 !iC hine.- It is frequently desirable to have a Hand Machine for ligh work, and for usa on the table. Taylors Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want byintro ducinß a specially good and cheap Twisted Looj Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear anc Extras, only co*ts Tvv O Guineas. As an accom paniment to the Treadle Machine, or for those who desire efficiency and cheapness combined this Little Machine is unrivalled. m, Inspection of all the Taylor's Machine; nvitcd. Sole authorised Agent : T. P E A C OC X, 0 PTICIA N BHOTLA XD-STKiSKT. TA I L 0 R I N G. We would respectfully invite Custom era who find a difficulty in Kettinga good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. i We have engaged, a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whoso long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on 'jutting something superior in style and fit. ri^gßGO anjj -jyrcxrAiG, QUEEN-STREET, Next R. Waters', Confectioner. g&~ All Tweeda thoroughly shrnnlc, and orders executed on the shortest H notice. ~J M. M 0 L A C T~^ f| « 2iß, uUKEN-STREET, Invitfcß Inspection of the following Good, in ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Oueers jind Lorraine— Ikon Quken: M in diaJwond, 1— 1 case iiiack Alpacc&sand Cords M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream aad Navy Blue Lustres Mm diamond, ■{— 1 case As.-jorttid Hosiery J.R.M. over Isiij in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, Sec, r^OKRAINK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shim, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &< J.R.M. under NS over ML ir> diamond, over 49. 1 c&se Coats. Gotten, Buttons, &c J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 00.3e, Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLiichian paying Cash for his froodß able to Bell, vruh a fair prolit, lower than an other housa ifi the trude. #n Comparison Invitkd. . ~ZT \ UCKLAND LOA] M^aa ira_ OFFICE, " . 0»^_0 165, QUEEN-STREE rJ X. OPPOSITE SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHtN J X WELLERY, W ATCHES, I 'LATED WAKK, mid overy description of Merchandise, at tha Lowkst Rate oif Interest. The strictest secrcsy may be relied on In ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof P.ai^E on the premises for the securit of Valuables. [Ertabliskkp 1865.] L. H. NEQMEGEN, LICKKSKD PAWNBROKER. \SI. Private Entrance down right of way. "E ~\i'l KS. O'CONNELL begs to inform th -LvJ.'. jjublic that she has Removed from Cool street, to Mount-3treut, where she will stKl coi tinue the Limerick Lace Business. All order Brompt-y nttendod to. Shawls, Scarves, Bridt resses a.i;d Veils. Latest style in Collars ani cults. Note the*jiddress: Mrs. o'Connei.i Mount-street. •^ — milE GREATEST WONDER OJ J- MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famou remedies to be most effectual in curing eithe the dangerous maladies or the slighter con plaints which are more particularly incidents to the life of a miner, or those living in th bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard th system against those evils which so often bese the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dii orders of the liverand stomach—the frequer orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, an holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy ror scalds 0 wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all ski diseases : in fact, when used according to th printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from a] respectable Druggists and Storekeepers througt out the civilised world, with directions for us in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprieto THJMAS HOLLO WAY, 6 Oxford-stree London. V Bewaio of Counterfeits that may emanat roni the United States. \T ENET 1A N BLIM D FACTORY WIRE GAUZK BLINDS, ani> PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLltfr MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One 10 a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri :es and sent to ail parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Hortkn Busby) VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Cornkr ot Cook and Guky-streets. ■jnTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE JO. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry Lng 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on Instructions being sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, LIYKRY AND BAIT STABLES, Hamilton. OHIP CHANDLERY &SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Saving taken over the balance of th 6 leaae of hose centrally-situated Premises, corner of iueen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. L'homas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail naker, &c, would intimate his intention of :ontinuing this Business in all its branches, and rnsts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. tnkes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for he liberal patronage accorded him during the asf. ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge >f the Business, hopes to secure a continuation if the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar lauiins always kept in stock. ~f A N, D J. 8 O P P K~T, '„$ « Fbksman's Bay Steam Mills, And.No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland



• E 8 QUEEN-STREET. JETAXD AM) TI.BAD.LE.. HAND MACITI NW S, £4 lOs ' The Most Superb :V uchines hi Ihe World. Challenges conn rais-en with cry, rdQ givee'lSOs ■worth n-.i-rf ■—■r.'.s. free of charge.. Time Payment-. Onk Moktii's Fkek Taut. Als'1. Always on Hand, The PKiNXJSi of Wakes (Arm aiiri'pjatfonn)- Wheet.ek & Wilson. Swikr, Howe, U and other good makes. ROYAL WARHIN^AKIj WRINGING .Magic J at-tkkns. Mangles, &<■., ice, &c. GUeat .Machine Depot, QUKED-STRKKT. ' 4s MiiKICAM «;r\W^;G~I^ACHiNES. ' "'"tlik lakgk.-t salts m Australia.1 '■.'■■■■■■ Xi ; ■ ( • n PraCK List. -THE HOME" SB? ■."•:l.>>L:.;t:K-yTiTCK. f TJHB PKEi'"':'"" L!" •■Si? IMKCILANISM'-. ■. biaii'l.K, Ct-MJ'^o'i', Ki'TICIUNT, DUIUULB, 1 .vxd Complete. It sews with tue jc,'/.st possible amount of laboni, and a Giri of Twelve Years can run it . ■without fatigue. It is a Triumph. 1 of" Mechanical Genius. |:1 I ' TKT4 HOME"_SHUTTLE is the only practica BLow-price Liock-stitch Sewing Machine T ever ißvented. Thiß UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a . straight needle, makes ib.e "Lock-stitch" (aUke , on both sides), has a. self-aa'listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; ;; ' AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHEH : it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Corel. Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Ga;her. This Machine will sew' ' c. on and gather at the same time, and will work A equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, '.uniij, or Coti.oji Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de tract from the merit;:- of any other machines. We i! ' ! is claim to sell THE BKBT FAMILY SEWIK& iF MACHINE IN THE MAKKKT, without regard to Trice, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing ro buy Sewing Machines give s he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACH&R •* a fair trial, in competition with other Machines wa will have the preference. -1 "With the Machine is furnished—Hemmet ."'■■ 1 Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Gil Can, Oil, Screw driver, live Needles, Guage, Table Clump,.and ' directions for use. Ail securely packed in strong case with binges, n PRICE:— v Complete in box - £4 to With Table and Treadle .. .. .. - £6 US With Table and Treadle. Half-Cabinet, .■-.,.,■ " with Cover, Lock and Key .. .. _ &1 7s In proof or their superiority over all other Machines, we guabantkb them foe five 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 & GO '~ ]■■ SOLE AGENTS. rfe have appointed the undersigned Sole c Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine C- Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time , 1- pf.jiv.cnts. niusti-«i.Mor.s, Specimens, and Tuition ? s free of rjw; v.c °l . J. V. BREDA, 4 Shortland-street. ~■ '"\ - Holland & Foktzeb' (LATK HOLLAND & CO.), ,1 ' ' /V/Wt?, QUEEN-STREET &AO, Beg to announce that the Grocery Busine ! hithtrto ca; riect on sj successt'u lly, under the stylo ol "Holand anu Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the well! known principle of this house, , m 1 SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURN :' the same having proved itself to be the best policy during the preceding three y«-»rs extensive bustiiiens -done under Mk. HuLLiMj's supervision., { . fl, The new proprietorship respectfully requesta. continuance of the iil't-ral * support hitherto! accorded. Sample or Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per Ib. Splendid Tea, 2s. Cd. per Ib. , W Company's Sugar, iid. and od. per lb. New Season Jams, 7Jd. per lb. ,■ ", V Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. it Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. t A SPLENDID SHIPMENT OF SALT d HERRINGS JUST LANDED. H A M S AND BAC ON, I DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. I" SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. . |j Pbices Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocery not r to be surpassed in Auckland. . ?; c N.B.—Families waited upon.T Orders per post 5 or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station FREB OF II CHARGE. .:! c 13 OTOMAHANA AND, TEE HOT' JAj • LaKES.I * A SERIES OF THIRTY PPIOTOGRAPHIO VIEWS, c The Finest ever Taken in these ;; Charming Districts. ■•''■ j _ Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil-; > ing Geyser, Lakes, W rater-fall at Wairofc. ..___.-;■- Taraweriw, < >hinemutu, Groups of Natives, ana: Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits-; ._, and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLEEYr Shohtlaxd-street, Auckland. PHOTOGRAPHS oFROTOMAHANA; .' - ..iv. "fe? LAKE DISTRICT/. TO TOURIST S. HEMUS &HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above far Sale. : at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. ; SS,' N.B.—The Best in New Zealand t&- • ' . CL AE X E BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic -Galleries, , Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. . First-cflass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits tafcen. nstantaneously. _ ; ; EN O R. R I S t » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, tfa, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN* Fesotype Portraits While Waiting. ,