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THE~~HAYMARKET. \ SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES J EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— WOOLPACKb ALFRED BUCICLAN D._ FPJOAY, JUNE 14. • THE HAYMARKET. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. FOR SALE, at the Hay-market, on Friday, June 14, at 12 o'clock noon. The Property known as " WOODSTOCK," „ containing 19!0 ceres (more or less), situate on the Waikato Railway, 20 miles from Auckland, with a Station on the property; above 9 0 acres are in good pasture, and subdivided into paddocks, through which, runs a never-failing spring of water; on the remaining por tion there is an excellent Bush of Kauri and Pi: :■':•:, es well as a p:ood Cattle Run. A substantial Homestead, of 16 rooms, with immorous Outbuildings, and a goo Garden, are within five minutes v. rabi the Station. For viewing and further Particulars pply to ai». Jas. Hay, on the pi-cnnses; U-ir. W lUiam Aitkbn; or the Auctioneer. ATgRKH HTJCKLAND. THURSDAYJ MAY 23. THE RE MUE R A YARD S. FOIi GALE, .»ii Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, l^O head Gro\^n Storß Cattle Dr.iry Cows, and Your.? Cattle 130 hviid Fat.Cat- ;le, from \vauato CO L'-ngv-voolled Ewes, of good class 500 Fat Sheep Fa-u and Store PiKS. ALFJ MT.T) BUCKLAN D. TUESDAY, MAY 21. JUST LANDED: £750 WOHTH MELBOtTENE - MADE CLOTHING ,„,_„ W-'iRTJ] VVATEEPHOOF CLOTH IVG, LEGGINGS, RUGS, and BAGS £350 WORTH TWEEDS; E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, aft their Stores, Fort-street, on Tnosdav next. 2ist instant, at 11 o clock, £750 worth Melbourne-made Clothing (Men's, Boys', and Youth's) £150 worth Cashmere, Woollen, Tweed. Sheet in"- Twill and F-'en-o Waterproof Coats, wliteroroof. Rugs. Lesc^ings, Bags, Driver's Protectors, &c, &c. £350 worth Seasonable Tweeds. £ & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers^ TUESDAY, NOON. APPLES, "PEARS, ETC. HOB AR T T O %VN FEUI T. EX STEAMER FROM HOB ART TOWN. Marked C— T?rT.»csT m > «Q A £\f\ CASES OF I'ILSI-OL^bb 4-? H? FRUIT, packed expressly for this market by one of the. best shippers, consisting of Arple" French Crabs. Pearmains, Stunner Pippins.' BU-nhoini oVlingo. Crow's Eggs, Braddic'ks. Nonpareils, Golden Harvcys. Adam sotfsPearTnair,B! Pearsons Plato. Stone Pipping. Soreveton Golden Pippin, Wellington Pippins. PBARS-Pouud Pears, Black Aohan/Char monteles, &o. To be Sold by Auction Tuesday next. Arthur's Mart. R. A B T HUH *.uctioneer. weSnesTjayT^may 22. G. W. BIN NE V TSTILL sell by auction at the Central W Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 22nd mst., at 11 o'clocir. , 9 cases Bacon, "Pig Brand, in cloth 1 „ "Star Brand," „ 2 ~ Hams 16 half-reams Brown Paper—3« x4o p Si X iU 8 ", "• 36x46 TUESDAY, MAY 21. nnHE Subscriber lias received instruc- JL tiona to sell at the Corner Mart, on Tuesday, 21st May, at 12 o'clock, A Large Allotment near the centre of the City end adioinin^ the property of I. Kussell. Esq., having a frontage of a feet 3 inches"to Chancery-street. Terms at Sale. GEORGE SIBBIN, ~neer. SATURDAY, MAY 25. THE HAYMARKET. 131 OR SALE, on Saturday neat, T* about 8 tons Superphosphate Lime. ALFRED BUCKLANP. ■*T 0 T I C E. ■ R E M ~O"~V A L. G. AICKIN, CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, Begs to intimate that he has this day removed tonTEMPOKAaY PRKMISBS (b;ick) corner of Vulcan .Lane, lately occupied by Mr Hogarth, Draper. Auckland, May 10, 1878. ~T~ ■ 4 UCKLiAND LOAN (Sfes*a J&_ OFFICE, Q^A^ 165, QUEEN-STREET *^P opposite SAVINGS BANK. WARK a,nd <?very description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Rats of Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. J-ire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. rESTABMSHKD 1305.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. tr-SL Private Kntrancai_rtown^urhtjof J^ay-_^ Boots i Boots i i JiooTS 111 CHEAPER THAN S^| CHEAPER THAN EVER ! * ®L EVER ! C; BROOKES, Having .made up his mind to relinquish tlte Boot Trade, will SEL3lSl^cslT iplfc1iF I|o'§ THE TKitta Mokths Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be fii O L 6 B V P U BLIC A U CTIO N, If not previously disposea of. Also "i'xiK Goodwill, Plant,,; Machinery ASD FIXT'JKES. If b.—All outstanding accounts must ba Settled on or before the 30th da~ of Jun« next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. &W .NOTE THE ADDHSSS— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, • Auckland. No connection v.-iiii any other house in town . Ot> Jjuburb3. TTn sale, and to arrive i j Aoiericau Averill HOxed P-^t ana Pum ] White Lead , SSm^W* 464 and . AUlOpe^u^ies, and Bi«gy »ar^B ß 1 Amei-ican Chairs, Clocks rPnMpq Organs. Walnut and Marble-top XaUies .ShSde Rollers, FolflingOhaiTß Book Rests, Patent Chair Beats J ValiseSj Picture Frames Wall Brackets 6 Devotfs,Kej;osine, . Consignments of a-bovo from First-c'ass American Manttfactnrcsrs, »OV. jaaclinK and to arrive. B, TQN]vS & CO,



A UTUMN AND WINTER DRAPE R Y. We are now shewing AIC IMMISNSK ASSORTMENT of all the Kbwe-t tTYLKS and Materials In eve y l)ep;s.rr ment, iocluc'ini? — Z J "' -MILLI.N'EItY. "S\ a Straw anil Felt Hats *=*"? I und Bonnets, : r_) q I Flowers, Feathers, 9 \T ? Head Dresses and 3 *H 5 Car.s, p j—* j I Ribbons, plain and £ \^J y I fringed; some co & I very cheap a HH P i lines. § r") "^ i Gloves, Hosiery, Fur | s e t s and Trimmings. I-; ?" ■ 1 New Trimmirigs o CJ m 9 t0 match ,the Dres3 § I—l g 5 Goods. cc *2T, O 1 Dress Goods in Pop- X X lins, Serges, Mata "~ ! lasse. Shell Cloth, ►^ S 1 Snowflake, French £ _ Q Merinos, Blackand £ X !3 I Coloured Silks, m C 2 £ I Irish Poplins, Vel- G JZ ■< I vets, Plushes, Vel- L S y veteens (all the E, y*-a H g new shades). g l—j O 1 Mantlo Cloths, • S • £ Mantles, Jackets, S>- y Shawls, Skirls, F ' i Dressing Gowns, || v Ister3 &W. Proofs. Uuckellas, in Ladies and Gentlemen's. Splendid value. t ry<zsr=** Particular attention is paid to the J&33 BA B V LIN EN, CHILD'S AN!) LADIES" UNDKRCLOTHING DEPART MENT, which will be found to be replete with every requisite, and marked exceedingly reasonable. , . BOY'S AND MEN'S n Q S Crimean and B J"*^ 2 White Shirts. H >H' jj Hosiery, SHats and tS O o Caps. ! S U-) p 2 HM < Belts, Braces, &c. is r -n Blankets, o m d. _ P Down, and other a- <->> o Quilts. : l» -* a W Towels. Towelling, i > r 1 Q Bath Towels. c! W SJ Calicos. 7\ FH <j EH ■ 1 w Sheetings. g rH B 2 ■—< o MANTLE AND DRESSMAKING Conducted on the Premises. PATTERNS BY POST FREE. ,0 AMBR ID G E "O 0 U SE. - R. KE E SING, DUKE-STREF.T, CAMBRIDGK, WAIKATO THE NEW STORES NOW OPENED WITH A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OI DRAPEII\ AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Ru& and Shawls, Umbrellas, Carpet and Loathe: Bajcs. Trunks, Hats, Ladles' Elegantly Trinimec Bonnets and Hatu, aiso (Jntrimmed; Bnt.~> fo Ladies and Children, House Furnishing Goodri Feathers, Flov/ers, Triinniings, Silks, Velvets Sarsnets. Culfs and Collars, Kibbons, &c. Groceries, Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery Brushware, Stationery, Perfumer;,-, I'ipi s Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boots and Shoes Leather Clotb, and other Miscellaneous Goods. An Early Inspection is Politely Requested. Tho Proprietor begs to intimate to his ole friends, and the settlers generally, that he hai built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a lartre assortment o Useful Goods for. the purpose of supplying thei: wants, and trust 3, by keeping good articles, witl civility and strict attention to business, to rneri a fair share of patronage. Our motto is smal profits and quick returns. Please make you) purchases during the week. as the Stores will b( Closed every SATURDAY uutil sunset, whei business wili be resumed. •R. KEESING, 72, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. TX~AM ILT ON~ WAIKA TO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, Sec, &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. tST Agent: Auck£,ani>Evknin9 Star._ "AND I. M c L E O D, • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinda of Timber supplied to order. W" PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofiPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OUb, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Arti3ts' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic <-ilass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compas3 Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed 95 and 97, QUEKN-STREET. CL AR X E BROTH ER S, (Late Crombie3>. Roval Fine Art Photographic jGalleries, Opposite Union Bank, Qneen-3treet, /i uckland. Firpt-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at modß rate prices. Children's Portraits taken nßtantaneously. A R T E if, FAMILY BUTCHER, WEUESUy-STHSET W &BT. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reayonablc hargo. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and n ntry orchw pii)ictui-jb^itten_'2fd tf>. N "" S A L £, Xx Lapwing : 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES FAIRBANKS'' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-cliestS SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON. REAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER .. .. The Undersigned arc gelling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very Bxae and superior stock of First and Second 31ass Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes '^Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Sed, and Sofa Legs, a M>ry low rates. Price Lists on application. prtt TfNTTON STEAM SAW MOULDING CISASH^ND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In ruance Buildings. If> C L A R X, SHIPPIKG AND COMMISSIOSgAr-BNT Wharf, Onehunga.



INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PARTIES FURNISHING TO THEIB NEW STOCK OP TABLE nUTL ER V, — , y_j ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER" SPOONS, FORKS, &c, &0., &c. JOSEPH RODGERS &ISON'S IVORY-HANDLED TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALTi & CO.'S BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GREAT VARIETY. CHRIS rOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBKA T,E D .SCISSORS. HEIFFORS & RODGERS' RAZORS ! RAZORS !! RAZORS !! ! WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHERS' STEELS AND KNIVES, Britannia Metal Tea Pota Trays, Charcoal Irons, Knife Boards, Boilers Saucepans and Kettle 3 Buckets, Camp Ovens Frying Pans, Milk Pans Tin Basins and Dishe3 Brooms, Shoe, and Scrubbing Brushes. ssr Five per cent. Discount allowei to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. [Established 1855.] SE \V ING ~|VT A C rT I N E S JL7.I The undersigned beg respectfuuy to announc that, having opened a depot in Auctaand fo the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite the inspection of al intending purchasers. Price, with completoset of tools, a writt.cn warranty, and full in struction _ £110 In offering the above Machino at Knglisl prices, we not only challenge competition on th ground of its having the Largest Sale of an; Sewing Machine sold in England, butonaccoun of its beauty of construction, perfect mechanism and the interchangeably of every part, it wi] do everything that a Home Sewing Machinocai accomplish, and will sew with ease from on thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses o Calico. | We will also take orders to supply AN"S SKWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET A ENGLISH PRICES, as for example: Singer1:! "Family"Machine,with usual, tools, at £6 0 0 Singer's " Hand" Machine, with lock-up'cover, at 5 5 0 "Princess of Wales" Machine, with usual tools, at .. ..'l4O And any German-made Machine at a discoun of 10 per cent, from the English prices. We also supply NEKDLES, 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, ginger's Shuttles, 3s each. REPAIRS of al tho better class of Machine at about One-half the Prices Usually Charged. And aa proof that we understand oui business, we will allow any person to trj t)>e Machine and be satisfied that it worki properly, ok no charge will be made. THE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE May be obtained Wholesale, in Cases of Six Machines. Terms, &c, on application, accompanied by b reference. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managers), ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 216, QUEEN - STREET, auckland. [Established ~ sf TV E V' I T T JUL gunmaiocr, 24 4, <4 V E X N-ST P. E ET, Opposite the Maiiket. ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading aud -Vluzz " loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Lato Arrivals— BDouble PWa d tee.proof Caps. Car 'ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Cove.S BreeSfdinl'lmplements' ot every deac tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Amm ii Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle ......... Fireworks. . :—_ QLA'i'KS ! SLATES ! SLATES ! For sale, ex "Arabella," 12,000 best Palmerston Countess Slates, 20 x 10 POTTER & CO., Durham-street.



G !R E A. T AND CLEAHIJSG SALE ! ! OF CLOTHING AND DRAPERY, AT THK CITY CLOTHING MART, 9£, QUEEN-STREET, 93, Auckland. SAMUEL COOMBES, HAVING PURCHASED THE WHOLE OF THE NEW AND FASHIONABLE STOCK OF MR. HUGH HOGARTH, Of Argyle House, Auckland, Clothiek axd Outfitter, AMOUNTING TO UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND POUNDS, At a Discount ok 15 % Foh Cash ; Also, having Purchased largely For Cash, in the Insolvent Estate of MESSRS. LEWIS BROTH SRS, Has decided to Hold a MONSTER CLEARING SALE, FOR 14 DAYS, During which time Goods will bo offered at Prices never before dreamt of in the Province of Auckland! Which the following Quotations will Bhow :— MEN'S MOLE TROUSERS, 4/11 and 5/11 20C0 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS, 11/6— worth 18/G 1003 Good TWEED TROU3ERS, 7/6—worth 15/8 1500 Good TWEED TROUSERS and VESTS, from 15/6— worth 25/. 100 Good TWEED SUITS, 35/ A Largo Lino of BOYS'.SUITS, from 18/G 200 BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS. 7/6 Special Lino INDIA-RUBBER COATS, 6s. lid. and 7s. Cd. A Largo Line of MEN'S SHIRTS, from Is. lid. 300 MEN'S CRIMEAN SHIRTS. 2s. lid. Good UNBLKACHED CALICO, 3}d. A Large Line in WHITE CALICOES, under Manchester Prices. 50 PIECES OF WINCEY, 4Jd. A Largo Lot from 6d. Worth double the Money. FLANNELLS, 9Jd. An Immense Quantity of RIBBONS, Half- Price. GOOD TWEEDS, Is. Ud. MEN'S SOCKS, 4id. per pair. LADIES' WHITE HOSE, lid. A Large Line of Black Sao Coats, 12a. 6d.; worth 275. 6d. 200 Men's Tweed Coats, 11s. 6d.; worth 21s. An Immense Quantity of TWEEDS from Is. lid., much under English cost, . Buitable for Boys' wear. A Largo Quantity of Men's and Boys' Caps at one-quarter their value. Best Paper Collars, 6d. per box; worth Is. Braces, Belts and Ties, at nominal prices. BROWN HOLLAND. TOWELS, HABERDASHERY, Sec, WILL BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY ! THIS IS NO DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP, AS SAMUEL COOMBES Has No Partner BUT HIS "WIFE, BUT IT IS A GENUINE CASH SALE ! The Goods having been Bought Much Under Value, FOR CASH. QAMUEL fIOOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, ( Auckland.



I T] T I ■WJ- O T I C E. gBLLINGQFF! g £LLING QfF ! 1 (. LONDON AND PARIS PAPER PATTERN DEPOT. MRS. "DUTTERWORTH, JL> MILLINER, HAVING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF MILLINERY AND OTUEK NEW GOODS, WILL HOLD A fi II E A P q A L El!! FOH A FEW WEEKS ONLX". jyjILLINERY. Bonnets, from 4s. Gd. Hats, from Gd. Trimmed Hats, from Is. (id. Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, iii great variety, at very low prices. ALaroe Stockof Ladies' Silk Scarfs, from Gd. to Bs. Gd. Fancy Goods, &c. Ladies' Felt and other Costumes, from the best Loadou and Paris Houses. Satin, Felt, and Fancy Skirts, from 33. lid. Jackets, from 2s. lid. Ulsters, Waterproofs, and Shawls i Also, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, JACKETS, and UNDERCLOTHING. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, BABY LINEN, &C, &C. QIiAPERY. Fancy Dress Goods (new shades) French Merino, Serge Russell Coed, Alpacca Winceys, and other Materials, from 4«d. Calicoes, from 3id. Flannels, from 9£d. Good Wide Winceys, from 6£d. CHEAP LINE 3IN BLANKETS, RUGS, COUNTERPANES, TOILET COVERS, TOWELS, &C, &C. &C THESE LINES WHJL ALL BE FOUND GOOD VALUE FOR CASH. eST N.B.— MRS. BUTTKaWORTH has made arrangements to receive NEW PAPER PATTERNS Monthly, that will enable EVERY LADY TO BE HER OWN DRESSMAKER. CHILDREN'S PATTERNS, FROM 6d. Mil S. "O U T TEKWORTH JD QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



3BIME QALT |_l JiiK^iiNUC. PRIME SALT HERRINGS eirty half-barrels now landed in fine ordkr. Also, twenty halif-barrels PR EM E&BALT SA|LMON. HE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DKIED lAM.S AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT rp TTEWIN & gROTHER FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION , U E E^ E T S T'B X E T, AND AT THE THAMES. a UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN T ON, (Late Hill & Fjenton . By Special Appointment BxC eUency iQti^K&^ ™ n Wholesale asd l^'l^l^^^^-,, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEKN-STIIEET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. , SHIPMENT B. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Es City of Auckland and Farnenoth. J A M E S B L A I XI E, VICTOR lA-STREKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. "TUCKEAND STEAM CONFECTION J%. ALBERT-31REBT. E. WATERS, OOSFEC T 0 N K'R ; Begs to inform the pubUc the followinsc goods, manutocturstl at hia -y are guaran teed of gupirior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They ooutain no m l"edicnt or otouring matter deleterious to Qealtl I)Ry Goods. DRyrGoODS-Continued Conversation Lozonyes Plain Pipe Ocrr.versations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermint* Good \\ ovtiS 'I^in Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Icemi? bu^ai^ Sugar Almond 3 Persian aneroen Marble 3 Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' EjCT3 Mixed Lollies Carravviiy Oomlito Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barlo? Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Beat Acid Drops Peppermints Ro.se Acid Dropa , Rose Lozenges Black Balls : Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy I Musk T-ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Tofiy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugarlmitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almond 3 Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comflt3 Torn Thumbs Regent Pipe , . .. . Medicated Lozenges oi every description alwa 3 en hana. Waters' Chocolate, 203. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin w turned in good order. W .IDDING CA.KE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS Somebody's Luggage, &.c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26 1875.—MR. E. WATSH.S: Sir,—l have mucl pleasure in inforrnin;-: you, that atter davinj. made a very careful analysis oi: various samplei 01 &vv-.-.t-r.!(iiJ"t.s> niar.uiactui'iicl by you, I find tha1 the; ;-.n- fr«s« ( i-oia all adulteration, and that thi colou: :\:% aii»ttora are quite inr.ccuous. Witl regard :o the Chocolate, I flnd that itisquitt equal to the be^t English or French prepara tions: and, being entirely free from husk, it wil form ;■-■■! excellent article of niet for invalius especialty those suffering front an impairee digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, you: Obedi':ut.ssrv*at, JAME3;:M. Tusny. Provincia AnftH-at. _'___ "A MKRICAN SEWING MACHINES J\ tbk largest sale in australia. Reduced Prick List. "THK HOME" :-- if. UTTL E-LOCK-STITCH. THK PKUJTBOTION OF MECHANISM rjiaifLß, Compact. Ekpiciisst, Durable, AND COMPI.KTE. t: ».V'\'? -wirh the least possible amount of labour sr.-d a Girl or' "'waive Yeara can run it without fatijme. It is a Triumph o£ Genius. 1 THK HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practice "Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine over invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses ; straight needle, makes the "Lockstitch" lalik on both sides), has a self-ad* usting tension,'am is adapted to every variety of sewing for an; wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest AKD WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. Thi3 Machine will sev on and gather at the same time, and will wor) equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cottoi Goods, with Silk. T,<nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. W' claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWINC MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regan to Price, and we feel confident that wheneye persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines giv he HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINI a fair trial, in competition with other Mach we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemme: Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Scre^ driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, am directions for use. All securely packed in stroni case with hinges. PRICE:- Comp'.ete in box .. &i Oi With Table and Treadle .. .. .. .. £6 5i With Table and Treadle. Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s Tn proof or their superiority over all othe: Machines, we guarantee them for fiyi YEARS. Where The genuine "HOME" SHUTTLt MACHINES, stamped with our name, are no 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 Soli Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuint Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tim< payments. Illustration s. Specimens, and Tuitioi free of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. iT-^ _ _|- PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO.. AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufacturers wiS receive immediate attention. PAPERHAN G I N G S. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c. r &c, &c, Ss Late Arrivals. 574 £3- packages *®a 574 PAPERHANGIJSGS, From Common to the mostVChoice Designs in GOLD. Scrim axd Hessiax, GILT MOULDINGS! GLASS SHADES, Wh^te Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turpa ' Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosiox Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, abtist3' coloxirs, canvas. paper, brushes, and requi3itks. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND G-LASS MKRCHANTS .95 & 97, QUEEN STtiSET. Auckland, January^, 1378. : , ; ,



gE WIN G MACHI NE ro '..■'"■" .■■-■ TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STTTrir *■, SEWING MACHINES are Sunerio/i. fl ■'S^'r- all others for domestic use Special Notice to Ladies -who «iw> possess a Treadle Machine.- It is freZ^ y desirable to Lave a Hand Machine for !?t& work, and for use on the table. Taylcw>» d.;B4' Machine Co. have supplied this want by i^S* ducinK a specially good and cheap Twisted i^*" Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Ge ß r?°3 Extras, onlyco.=-tsTwo Guineas. Aban rT.^ 1* paniraent to the Treadle Machine, or fornTm" who desire efficiency and cheapness minH this Little Machin ois unrivalled. W)mi"ned, ©&. Inspection of all the Taylor's Mam,,-,,.. nvited. *"*" Sole Authokised Agent- T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAv1 SHORT LAND-STKEHT. *» • IMPORTER, fi S QUi: EN-STREET. TO if" %&IC ©TO FI Iff Hand asd Treadle. HAND M ACHI NX S, £4 Ids The Moet Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with any, andgiyesSk. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Tsm, Also, Always on Hand, TnE Princkss of Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makea. ROYAL WASHING t AND WRINGDi6i MACHINES, , Magic Lanterns. Mangles, &c, &c, &c. GrBEAT MACHINE DePOT, QUEEN-STREET. ■'! CjIIHEWOOD ! FIREWOOD ! MBE-1 JL? WOOD!—Hobson-slrcet Coal and Fire wood Yar--'. We respectfully draw atlentiopjo onr Low Price lor First-class Firewrxjd:—Link Wood, 12s ; Cut in Block 3, 13s; CntyndSpKt, 14s ;(i ash on delivery). Also thfc lest New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at cum m. rates. H. & P. GIBBONS, GROCERS, and PRODUCK MERCHANTS, 58. Wellesley Btreet. __^ 1 RES'IOE. it A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY. For all Skin Deseases, ! rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentry,an4 is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicinafer purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the Pro prietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS. Qusex-STKEET, WHOLESALE AGENTS. ; .:.. Sold'bv Mr J. Edson, Chemist, Queen-street;; Mr A. v^. Hughes, corner of Shortland andi Princes street: Mr Bobinpox, Chemist, Par r.e]l; Messrs Hill & Hudson, Victoria-street; Mr. MXLLWEVL, Otahubu; Mr. FALiAVEHi mi. T. R .Giuliian, Onehnnga. ' ;• Testimonials canibe seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residece, top of Wato fie'd-etreet. The Br,>or.Ke:-t re'conunen&n on for this raedi- ■ cine is its ownintrinsic worth as shewn by thß'v marvei-ous cures effected on well-known an! much respected members of our commualty. The bast proof of this is to be found in the laiffl Viumber of testimonials received by the mate", thankfully acknowledging the l-estoration a ' health experienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already cured, the proprietor now brings the "Blood Restorer more prominently before the Public, in the sine and certain hope that this utilising of the gifto.-. of a merciful Pvovidence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated diseases and averting threatening ml- The want of a reliable remedy for Rheiuna tisni, &c, has long been felt as one of the streatcst calamities of the age. While other means and medicine have been proving them selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the crnelfingers of disease, and freeing captive Daanrromtnai deadly embrace. The people are now requested to give the Blood Restorera fair and impartial trial. And '.hs Praprietor wouldi have it dis tinctly under jtoodthatthe cures of Rheumansm, &c. are due entirely to the medicines wonder ful effect upon the blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and invigorating system. ~,.«,. Impurity and inactivity Of the blood is me cause of most sickness and pains. -A^ 11. 00. 1™ of this medicine, blood vessels— vitacn flaw become, as it were, choked up with vvbesiw matter—become exhilixant with' P^escs™' life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart; ing in its course vigour and strength totneen irN.B,Suntry Settlers will find in Htttigg Blood Restorer an almost complete Bute*™ for the Doctor. It arrests Colds. aUays JPeWg.,, and builds up the system. Children tafeertmm, vronderful results. No household should M "ANOTHER MIRACULOUS CUBE ..v The following is striking evidence of derful effects of the Blood Restorer, after,au other means have failod to cure:— i ■ Rokeby-street, Auckland, /: Ist December, l«/'j Mr.HITCHENS,— — mm*'ft* Dear Sir,-I have to thank you very nrachM the benefit I have received through JiangJW valuable Blood Restorer, aBdas,VTSK guidance to others, would nmke_kn Wg° particulars of my illness and cure. Soni^M ago I was taken ill with pains m tnejSS ' posed to be lumbago. So far fro^J^fS fitted by the attendance otmeocalTam^^ rapidly worse, and the pain became agon"™ One day my husband had in his haadMggj.-, of an old Auckland Evening Stab. f^S your professional announcement or tne uk and its cures. The paper was of a iwsgg and the advertised agent's address a Wellesley-street. My husband app'ie "^ for Hitchens* Blood Restorer, but the^ UWdj used such Ulnatured remarks to d.ssnaw from testing the virtue of the medlP n a^Tdeter. felt there was some spite at worJc, anu mined more than ever to give ■ pleasing result of the trial ,"^'3.before taking it a week, I felt wonderful relict, dw^ many bottles were taken, I was "r^t liberated from a sick room, but felt in W*^ health; appetite was restored, streii^*^ gained, and I have to thank God tnatyou™^ at hand to provide the means of I^, mf and enable me once more to attenu.w. household duties. „ • , • ' YOarSeTM4fwAS^KNOX. To Mr. Hitchens, Upper Wak efield-strset , _____^—-" * yENK TIA JN' Jtf LUSiTJAVWW WIRK GAUZK BLINDS. AND PfiM^ 4?' ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE BAM AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIN* MANUFACTORY, sgTS CORNER OF COOK AND GR^f^QDe Of any dimensions, in any number u""^ to a Hundred, within a giventun^ot^. . best quality, and reasonable pn^ 8 and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. -. V'? A. &A. BUSBY .--. (Late M. Hokten Busby) VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS A»W , WORKERS. Corn-to of Cook and Gnwy^2s^=s