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ALFRED RUCKLANT)- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. THE DRURY CATTLE SALE. THE Drury Cattle Sale will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20. There will be yarded above 200 head Stove, Fat, and Dairy Cattle 50 Two and Four tooth Longwooled Ewes 25 Longwooled Ewe Lambs. Aiid, A Shorthorn Bull, by Baron Wetherby, out of Polyanthus, roan, rising three years, bred by Messrs. R. and K. Maclean. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 3 o'clock, 500 Store Lambs, mixed sexes. ALFRED~BU CKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. THE HAY MARKET. ■pIOK SALE, on Friday, February 22, S Unbroken Medium Draught Colts, from the "VVaikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. THE HAYMA RXE T. TTTOR SALE, on Friday next, Feb. 22, 3 One-way Ploughs 1 Howard's Plough 1 Horse Bake, by Ransome and Sims. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 1. TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP. THE undersigned has received instruct ions to sell by auction, at the Haymarket, ou Friday, Ist March, at 12 o'clock, The HOMESTEAD "WELLWOOD" being one of the best farms in the Pukekohe District, about 4 miles from the Station, containing 239 acres 3 roods 1. perch: well-watered, fenced, subdivided, and in cultivation; together with a Cottage Residence, all neceesary out-buildings and an excellent Orchara and Garden. For terms, which are easy, apply to Beveridgc and Alexander, Wyndham-street. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SAXES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— wool p ac k £ alfredlbuckland. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. THE DRURY YARDS. HOUSE & ALLOTMENT AT DRURY. FOR Unreserved Sale, at the Drury Yards, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, The Cottage and Allotment known as Crispe'sl having a frontage of 66 feet to Creek" street, with a depth of 152 feet. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, a. Remuera, on Thursday next, February 21, at 1 o'clock, 120 head Well-fatted Cattle, from Waikato and Waiuku Sand Hills Dairy Cows Store Cattle 500 Fat Sheep and Lamb 3. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WILLIAM NICCOL. G. W.~BINNEY HAS been instructed by the Trustees in the Estate of the late William Niccol, to sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, Februwry 22, 1878, at 12 o'clock, in order to realise upon the balance of unsold property, Freehold Allotment, part of allotment No. 56, section No. 29, 34 feet to Grey-street. by 179 links, upon which is erected a first-class Family Residence, at present let to a good tennact. ■ . T V Six Allotments township of MoDgonui, Lota 9 and 10, of sub-division of allotment No. 2 • Lots 12,19, 20, allotment No. 2, Valley of Mongonui; Lot 10, of sub-division, of BectionS, village of Hunaki, Counts of Mongonui „ , , Three Allotments Township of Coromandeli Nos. 4, 5, and 6, having 99 feet to Victoria street, by 100 feet to Watts' Road. 133 Acres, Parish o£ Waiuku East, allotment No 104 Allotment at Howick, Lot 34, section 2, Pariah of Pakuranga, 2 roods and 7 perches 80 Acres in the Parish of Wairau, County of Eden, being allotment No. 60. Also, Milner Iron Iron Holdfast Safe, 22 x 22 x 2S 25 Shares in Inverness Gold Mining Co. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1878, . AT 2 O'CLOCK. ~ . ; ; | SALE OF VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, GREYMOUTH. GIRDWOOD, LAHMAN & CO. "t/>A"VOURED with instructions from JIV Messrs. Kl. &J. Hamilton, who are relin quishing business, will submit to public com petition, on Tuesday, 5Ui March, at 2 o'clock (unless previously disposed of by private con tract),. „„, That Magnificent Property, corner of Mawhera ■Quay and Werita-street, THE MELBOURNE HOTEL. Containing 6 large Parlors, 18 Bedrooms (four double), Large Dining-room, Storeroom. Pantry, and commodious Kitchen, fitted with first-class Eange, &c, &c. The House, situated in the most central part of the town, has recently been renovated throughout. The Parlors and Bedrooms are lofty, well ventilated, and superior to any other establishment on the West Coast. It is doing a large and profitable business, having for maDy years enjoyed the support of commercial men and the travelling public generally. ,'■ '. , The Stock and Furniture to be taken at valuation. Terms Liberal. GIRDWOOD, LAHMAN & CO., Auctioneers. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Bi r ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. jCOTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT. GUN DRY'S PADDOCK, NEWTON. fTIHE subscribers have received iustruc- J- tions from the Mortgagees to sell by public aution. a' the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, the 2l.st instant, at 12 o'clock, ISGUNDRY'S PADDOCK, Lot 10, Section 6, of Subdivision •of Allotment 11, Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland; 33 feet ffontago to the Newton Uoart, with the comfort ) table Six-roomed Cottage, thoroughly i ~, well finished throughout, and neat Verandah (iron roof) thereon ereoted, as now occupied by Mr John Taylor. ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON; Auctioneers.



THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 2S. THEWAITOA STATION, UPPER THAMES, FREEHOLD. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions to se'l by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, the AStii day of February next, at noon, the _state situate at the Upper Thames, known as THE TVAITOA STATION, consisting of Waihe'Kau No. 1 and part of No. 2, con taining 3,664 acres. _ This property is universally acknowledged to be the best piece of land in the whole district The whole Block is substantially fenced. Six hundred and fifty (650) acres are laid down n Srass, which is not surpassed by any in the Pio vincial District of Auckland. The mam hne of road from Hamilton, Waikato, toGrahamstown, Thames, passes through the property; also, the proposed lino of railway from W aikato to the This property is situated within four miles of the head of the navigation of the Thames or Waihou River, and adioins the celebrated BroomhallSettlementßlock known asTe Aroha. Steamers now run regularly- between tne Thames, Ohinemuri, and Te Aroha. There is a good dray-road from Wairoa to the landnig nlace at Te Aroha. Stock can be driven to tne Ohinemuri Goldfield, distant twenty miles, and to the Thames Goldfleld, a distance of fifty There is a substantial well-built dwelling house, and the necessary Stables, Sheds, &c, on the Block. Terms —Cash. 11. A R T H U R,



TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. ON THE PREMISES OF MR. JOHN SMITH, QUEEN-STREET. SUPERIOR NEW AND MODERN ENGLISH MUSICAL BOXES, FURNITURE, PIANOS, ELECTRO PLATE, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr. John Smith to aell by auction in the Show Room Upstairs, on Tuesday, 26th Feb., at 11 o clock prompt. A Shipment of Superior New and Modern English Furniture, just landed ex Lorraine.compriaing— Mahogany Dining Room Suites, in Hair, Cloth, and Mocroco, Mahogany Dining Tables, with spares leaves and patgnt screws, Hand some Mahogany Side -Boards, glass backs, Oheffonniers, Drawing - room Suite, Carved Walnut in Satin, Damask, Silk, Rep, &c. Walnut Inlaid Round and Oval Tables, Side Tables, Whatnots, Pianos, Music Stools, Large Pier Glasses, Oil Paintings, Marble Top Washstands, Dressing Tables to match, Hair Mattrasses, Feather Beds, Pillows, large lot of Hair Flock, &c. Electro plated Tea and Coffee Services, Musical Boxes, &c. Full particulars in future issue. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wednes day next, at 11 o'clock. General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Haberdashery, Velvet Ribbons, Trim mings, French Merinos, Men's Clothing, &c, &c. Foe Absolute Sale. Terms at Sale.



L O T H I N ri M lON'S TWEED SUITS, Recommenced for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. S3L Our aiTLingemantg arc such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO'& M c X A I G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Man's Tweed Galatea Coat 3, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & M c'K.A I G, Queen-street. e-SHIKTS, -«* Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. — WHITE SHIRTS— Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. —COLD SHIRTS— Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. —FLAX SHIRTS . Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. nA.KGO & "JY/f C TZ" AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next R. Waters, Confectioner. | M. PORTANT T O . CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE r, PUBLIC GENERALLY. --m 1 Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York.



8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases LYon's INSECT POWDER, portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caies Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case WYNKOOP'S PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Cou(?ns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drakk's World - Renowned , .... PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c., fire Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and. cheaper than Corn Flour. _A.» IjOURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese' Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller 7: 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement ! Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. Q-UTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), jj JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, O.'.ehunga Branch.



VICTORIA-STREET\ (Under the Theatre). CHEAP SADDLERY. The Undersigned is SELLING OFF HIS STOCK OF SADDLERY AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, FOR CASH. Being unable to obtain my Old Premies, in Queen-street, at a fair rental, I have decider! to give up the Town Business, and now oiler Goo! Serviceable Saddles from 575. 6'i. A Great Variety of Ruling and Driving Whips at Very Low Prices. Good Br.ss Mounted Spring Cart Harness from £7; Plated ditto, £9 ; Buggy ditto, £9 10s. Sponges, Brushware, ifco., &c, &c. CHEAP SADDLERY. R. F. WEBSTER, VICTORIA-STREET (under the Theatre). P.S.— The Goodwill, Stock, and Lease of the Premises for Sale.--Apoly to _ R£F. WEBSTER. CJ HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD 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 maker, &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during tho last ten year.*, and trom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS.aIways kept in stock. mAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH JL SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the followirg advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, 0P T I Cfll AN, SHORTLAND-STREET. TWT O T 1 C E. The undersigned having a Largo STOCK of the Beat and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks. Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a S «2T'orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR.



X ARGE SHIPMENTS of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS No~' to Hand:— Paris Millinery Fancy Dresa Goods Feathers —jj Black & Cbl'd Flowers Silks Kj Prints Ribbons r> Muslins Kerchiefs (^ Mourning Ma terials Fichus w § 9 Paletots < Q 3 Costumed 2 Manchester Goods Parachutes t Qh of every des -03 cows Z> cription. * O ■""'" . _ .. (^- W * Gloves __ § i Hosiery <j 8 .^ Corsets § Shirts r_- ? Ties Underclothing j~i Collars Baby Linen Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ■ J Straw Hats Tunics — (:)— ■ HH The above in Pelisses both loa f^\ Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS. P? MANTLEMAKING | .in all their Branches, conducted on._. ... the. Premises • TXAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 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, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. T A. N DING, Ex 'Lorraine': 20 TONS WESTON & WEST ALL'S FINE SALT Also, COARSE SALT. W. S. LAURIE. iyr O. V E L T II E S. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf .The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMRES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland.



fTIAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTKR. whose long experience war rants us iii assuring those who may favour us with their-orders, that they can rely on Retting something superior in style and fit. riARGO AN I > "VT CJTA IG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. A3" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. "j^ r~E~V~A~D~A H 6" T E L, JL.I QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Billiakd Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Pcjblic Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors- All of the Best Brands. Characteristics : Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. U" N JLJLJ SERVICE HOTEL CORNKR OF QUEK & WKLLESLEY-STREKTS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOK3IGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Atr c c l an d. N. Z. r\CCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAJ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six 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 is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Be?t of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphiet3, to be seen. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOP* COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cdarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCteR. D. ARKILL begs to 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 parkling Ale. RATIONAL -ff OTE L~ CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of thi3 well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Show Rooms for Commercial Traveller, Allcock's Billiakd TABr.E, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled in the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-clas3 Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON lIIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge 1e33 than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. T^DEN yiNE T3OTEL eden terrace. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 $ bottle Greenless and Colvillc's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $> bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's oherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ %i boitle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 W bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 # bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell'a Brand, S/6 %> bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Gase Brandy, |-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; suia.ll. 2/6 $ bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $boUle Old Tom. 4/ $ bottle Danville's Whisky, 4/ 3? bottle ■ Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ bottle ( English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle



All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof )jsamo as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. PROPRIETOR. | Auckland. 12th November, 1877. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door] to Evening Stab office Wyndharn-fltrefit. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: (13 QUEEN-STKEET AUCKLAND <Next thfl TJni nkl. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- t,__ w -_i, Total amount ing over er vveeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 8 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 " 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per ennuin. JOHN BATGER, Secretary,



mHE CHEAPEST TT OUSE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FUKNITLRE, CONSISTING OF "DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-KOOM, AND EVERY DKSCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLON lAL-MADB FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland fob CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPKSTIIY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSK FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy .FLOORCLOTHS V3Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles. THE Blind of the Period; This Blind is manufactured 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. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTif RERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES WC. D E N N E S, • IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. THE WERTHEIM. Hand and Treadle. HAND MACHINES, £1 10a. The Most Superb Machines in the World! Challenges comparison with aDy, and gives 30s. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial. Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, S'ngkr, Howk, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &c, &c, &c. Great Depot, ■ QUEEN-STREET. WABNOCK BROTHERS SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACi JRERS, Richmond, Cox's Greek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price B<iven.i E W I N G M A oH I N E S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. F. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing: Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic, and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doora above Quick's Stables. JN O. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, . dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Qnadrille?Parties attended. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS; AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdb:v, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in stock, 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments ; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and several Harmon rams at prices to suit the time 3. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 gnineas, for £40. Flutes, "Violins, Musical Boxes andfMuPical Albums. &<>. TT P. GIBBONS & 00~ GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, Wft L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland.



Agents, Auckland. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT ; -— ——- g <4 /*« on I n I jv^s. £? §!/#- II X g fe/C.DEL'EAU\t O!3 5 o (*■( AUCKLAND. If) g g MiADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND OF 1 MEASUREMENT "^ISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & OC [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC UN H±iiJa., QK.-CASKS, CASES, & FI^ASKS ra. Sole Agents forAuclOapa-^ GE O. ~O O V D, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate busines-s, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adioining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also samples of all Goods now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, Including every description of Drain Pipes. Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks. Fire Clay, Bricks, Ltme, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bag 3 ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied without admixture. _ , .... An Inspection Invited. Customers will be shewn every attention, and their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. List on application or hy post. fi O'A L S ! /^ O A L S ! WANGAREI KAMO COAL MINES. Any quantity can be had at the Old Whau Wharf Coal Yards. Fort Britomart. The best household Coal in the province at £1 per ton. A. BARR, Agent A "UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J::L FACTORY ALBERT--iIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform tho putol.c the following goods, manufactured at his , :y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Anckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. DryJGosds—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co/.versations Ringf) Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfit 3 Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creama Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles . finir R-n Rnnm Burnt Almonds .boiled uoods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid DropsF Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pine Medicated Lozenges oi every description alway 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,—J[ have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples 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 preiara tions; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, air, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst.) ; . . . ■ TIHE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com- E^i? 0? luchare more Particularly incidental to the Me of a miner,, or those liviag in the Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so. often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liverand stomach,—the frequent orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhcea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy lor scalds or wounds, ulcers, rheumaiisra, and all skin diseases j in fact, when weed according to the printed directions, it neve* fails to core alike deep and superficial ailnaests. Xliese Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists aaulStoeekeeperstlirough. put the civilised wortd, with, directions for tw in almost every lan^s&ge. They are prepared only b.v the ProDrietor THJMAS HoiWwAY.; K3. Oxf^staeet London. *** A Be?, aiJ e •* Counterfeits that may eminata prm thf> Unitatl States. P., C L AR Kj Shipping and Commission •Ajjext Wharf, Onebxnga, •



9 K. HAYWAKD, I FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM-STEEET. »pSE UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood andhnf+u SHERRY-Superior qualities and &« bottlea and in butts, hhds., qr -caskH °? octaves H --casKs, and MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vinpvowi of Baron de Conceisas . BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteTa in v,^ and case. Also, fine old Vintages form-iv* families. Burgaud's, in bulk- E»w£* Tricoche, and Rowlatt Freres in caspa ws- W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr -casts WHISKY-Dunville's, Greenless andColvllv Sheirift's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla if 8 ' John, and Jameson's in bulk, andLmS^ Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's ni cSI! OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk; Booth* K?S nett's and Bernard's, in case ' ■ $3 SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Cck'n <■„* Henke's quarts and pints antt GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anohn. Brand, in green and red cases; J. H HenfaS Hollands, in stone jars and glass botaesTfm! Cologne Gin "«s»ana GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux. 8f Tuligh o fee* ■ ow CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino Curacoa, oraniM . and white, and Sarsaparilla a BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange an* Pomeranzen ' * ,' ttuo CHAMPAGNE— Cliquot's, Perrier Jonett. Moet's, Cdllin's, De Lossy'a and Roederpin SPARKLING MOSELLE - Dienhard'sr qiSrto ■ and nints n-«.w COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy Ver deilho. Reisling Hermitage, and liindeman'g Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennent'g Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3 and 4, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and GuinnesEte GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozokerit Fielo-r >-ad Taylor's Patent Ends Candles' Cruai-co Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, &c. RECKITT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, inhalf-hhds and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes. LaCaoba Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Careche \ Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, Erotays, and Partagas '. TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral^ Hud- I son, Raglan, and Le Grand and Derbyv PAlNTS—Carson's Antacorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red i Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green 1 and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. ! OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drains and <• barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence. & Co.'s in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths RDAGE—Europe, Bolt Rope, and I Galvanized Wire Rope « COMPOSITION NAILS' Muntz Metal J CORRUGATED GALVANIS. ■: TRON—More- 1 wood & Rogers', and Gospe Oak.J, 8, and ft. lengths ' j SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and U j 61bs. SHEET LEAD - F BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and I DRILLING MA * CHINES . HI POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP H LATHES, 15, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER B. C. & Co. have now adopUd the method follomd by the large iondon Bouses of VATTIKQ thar WINES and Sl'ililTS, this having been found to tecure the delivery of a higher standard of quality tha% thervrise obtainable. Original package* delivtn rota Bond'as heretofore whenvequired. INDKNTS EXBCUTKDFOK ALL KINDS OF GOODS. BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO" —=r -^ S DE V I T'.z • GUNMAKER, 24 4, Q U EEN-ST EEE T, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Doubleßreech-loadir.g and maxr loading Fowling Pieces. Just-Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder , • ■ ■'% Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps t Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con - centrators ' ~ Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loafim , Shot Guns' Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &o. Breech-loading Implements ot every d_esc tion Patent Chilled Shot • Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition ;. Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle , . Fireworks. . . ... .. . - I ~~^ AUCKLAND LOAN jg^H v J\. OFFICE, Q A q i fi.^ QUEEN-STREET, (^ SAVINGS BANK.? MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING )" JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lo""Vkst : Rate of Interest. The strictest pecresy may be relied on in every '•" transaction. .: Parties waited on at theii own residences, m Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. CESTABLISHkD 1865J - L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER..,. ts, Private En trance down right of way. II TT-ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY % ■ -■ ■ ■ •■■■.■ ..■ ■■ ■. . ■■• •' ■ ■• ■"j WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, ani> PERFORATE : : ZINC BUNDS, MAY BE HAD,, AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINI* MANUFACTORY, : n 1 CORNER OF COOK AND GRE\-STREETS. : Of any dimensions, in any number froai^ne . I to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri*B ' : '; and sent to all parts of New Zea- ; land. Terms cash. Estimates cai . ... "•.■;■■ returned by Post. i ~< A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Bosbi), ■'_. VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIB WORKERS, Corner of Cook ani> Gkky-strke^^^ I^OJSiEb. ! BONES 1 BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Eay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower . Qneen-at.roet.br j. aJ. BOggE. . TX7E ARE OFFERING all our STRATA T ? HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. «3L A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. AUCKLAND AND NEWCAST&K RAILWAY. , The GOODS TRAIN leaving Hamilt«*abß& a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sai«£ajs» SA IS SUSPENDED until further notice*3**^ cave as follows:— i Hamilton, dcp., 3.30 p.m. ■ . Neveeastle, 4.23 p.m. < Obisewai, 5.53 p.m. I Mercer, 7.10 p.m. j Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m. I Auckland, arr., 10.57 p.m. | A. V. MACDONALD. I | General Manager^. s GH. M c N /A- "Ri#f • Wholesale & Retail | FAMILY,G R O C E B, I \ 30, QUJfiEN-STREET. ,] t& Shipping S v pt-lied. ■*" ~