THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY MAY 24.

Printed and published1-by-the ;;P^ r)ef?s, Henkv BKKTT,:of:PameU, at.his/General • Steam Printing Office, ..\^yndham-street, u» "~ fcu° 'Province of Auckland, New Zealand. Feiday, May [24, K7S



THE HAYMAKKET. \ SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~ SATURDAY, MAY 25. THE HA V M AEKB T. 171 OR SALE, on Saturday, May 25, 1 ' A Heavy-Draught Colt, rising 4 years old, by " Northern Hero" . . A Medium-Draught Filly, unbroken, rising £ years, also by " Northern Hero A Heavy-draught Gelding. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, MAY 25. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Saturday next, about B"tons Superphosphate Lime. ALj^EJ^BUCKLAND : _____ SATURDAY, MAY 25. TH E H aTm ARK ET. UNDER BILL OF SALE. FOR SALE, on Saturday next, May 25, AN EXPRESS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 14. THE HAYMA RXE T. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. In OR SALE, at the Hayaaarket, on containing 1910 acres (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 nasture, and subdivided into paddocks, through which runs a never-failing spring of water; on the remaining por : tion there is an excellent Bush of Kann and Puriri, as well as a good Cattle Run. A substantial Homestead, of 16 rooms, with numerous Outbuildings, and a goo Garden, are within five minutes' walk the Station. For viewing and further particulars to Mr. Jaa. Hay, on the premises; Mr. William Aitken; or the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. S H 1 B T S. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PBESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts, aikato coal company (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons.... 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons .... -16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. , . . ± , , Steamers and Manufactories suoject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to jW. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Coals i Coals i i Coals ill NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CAEGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. TDRIME QALT CT ERR INGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED IN FINE ORDER. Also, twenty half-barrels pri:me|salt sajlmon. the best dutch cheese, sheep's tongues. SMOKE-DRIED ; H A M|S AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT Tji TTEWIN & TJROTHER FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE l_ POT, QUEEN -STREET, AND AT THE THAMES. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). |G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. DE V I T T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QIJEEN-STKEET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, jN STOCK- Singlo and Double Breech-loading and Mnzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Jtlcy's Double Waterproof Caps, Car fidgre Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con Generators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Guyi Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Br^ftcli-loadiug Implements ot every desc tion Patent. Chilled Shot Breedi-loading Revolvers and Amm i<i Infantry SwoJtds I Frilling Tackle Fireworks. F~[ SH E X AND CO . Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-cured Baoo Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. K.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o orfirr. Families waited on in townor suburbs 7TNEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants Of Auckland arid Onehunga that his Coach will run as ■ '•<•- under:—:'' .l ' Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. S.io a.m. 5.15 p.m. 1 p.m.



I j "j^ O T I C E. gELLINGQFF! SeLLINgQfF! LONDON AND PARIS PAPER PATTERN DEPOT. "1/TRS. T3UTTERWORTH, MILLINER, HAVING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF MILLINERY AND OTnEK NEW GOODS, WILL HOLD A pi H E A P QALEM! FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY. jyiLLINERY. Bonnets, from 4s. 6d. Hats, from 6d. Trimmed Hats, from Is. 6d. Rikbohs, Feathkrs, Flowers, in great variety, at very low prices. ALarge Stockof Labies'Silk Scarfs, from 6d. to Bs. 6d. Fancy Goods, &c. Lames' Felt and other Costumes, from the best London and Paris Houses. Satin, Felt, and Fancy Skirts, from 3s. lid. Jackets, from 2s. lid. Ulsters, Waterproofs, an d Shawls Also, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, JACKETS, and UNDERCLOTHING. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, BABY LINEN, &c, &c. J)RAPERY. Fancy Dress Goods (new shades) French Merino, Serge Russell Cord, Alpacca Winceys, and other Materials, from 4fd. Calicoes, from 3£d. Flannels, from 9|d. Good Wide Winceys, from 6£d. CHEAP LINES IN BLANKETS, RUGS, COUNTERPANES, TOILET COVERS, TOWELS, i &c, &c. &c. THESE LINES WILL ALL BE FOUND GOOD VALUE FOR CASH. OS" N.8.-MRS. BUTTERWORTH has made arrangements to receive NEW PAPER PATTERNS Monthly, that will enable EVERY LADY TO BE HER OWN DRESSMAKER. CHILDREN'S PATTERNS, from 6d. iyr RS. DtJTTEE WORTH QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



Gr R E A. T i AND CLEAHEKG BALE ! ! OF CLOTHING AND DRAPERY, AT THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, 92, Auckland. SAMUEL COOMBES, HAVING PURCHASED THE WHOLE OF THE NEW AND FASHIONABLE STOCK OP MR. HUGH HOGARTH. Of Argyle House, Auckland, Clotiiieh and Outfitter, AMOUNTING TO UPWARDS OF THREE! THOUSAND POUNDS, At a Discount of 45 % Fob Cash ; Also, having Purchased largely For Cash, in the Insolvent Estate of MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, Has decided to Hold a MONSTER CLEARING SALE, FOR 14 DAYS, During which time Goods will bo offered a< Prices never before dreamt of in the Province of Auckland! Which the following Quotations will Bhew :— MEN'S MOLE TROUSERS, 4/11 and 5/11 2000 NELSON TWEED TROUSERS, 11/6 ---worth 18/6 1000 Good TWEED TROUSERS, 7/6-worth 15/6 1500 Good TWEED TROUSERS and VESTS, from 15/6-worth 25/. 100 Good TWEED SUITS, 35/ A Large Line of BOYS'aSUITS, from 18/ C 200 BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, 7/G Special Line INDIA-RUBBER COATS, 6s. lid. and 7s. Gd. A Large Line of MEN'S SHIRTS, from Is. lid. 300 MEN'S CRIMEAN SHIRTS. 2s. lid. Good UNBLEACHED CALICO, 3Jd. A Large Lino in WHITE CALICOES, under Manchester Prices. 50 PIECES OF WINCEY, 4Jd. A Large Lot from Gd. Worth double tho Money. FLANNELLS, 9Jd. An Immense Quantity of RIBBONS, Half- Price. GOOD TWEEDS, Is. lid. MEN'S SOCKS, 4£d. per pair. LADIES' WHITE HOSE, 41d. A Large Line of Black Sac Coats, 123, 6d.; worth 275. 6d. 200 Men's Tweed Coats, 11s. Gd.; worth 21s. An Immense Quantity of TWEEDS from Is. lid., much under English cost, suitable for Boys' wear. A Large Quantity of Men's and Boys' Caps at one-quarter their value. Best Papek Collars, 66. per box; worth Is. Braces, Belts and Ties, at nominal prices. BROWN HOLLAND, TOWELS, HABERDASHERY, &C. WILL BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY! THIS IS NO DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP, AS SAMUEL COOMBES V Has No Partner but his wipe, BUT IT IS A GENUINE CASH SALE ! The Goods having? been Bought Much Under Value, FOR CASH. SAMUEL fj OOMB 86, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. -. i .■■.'■', i . ■ it ■:• r. .-■ ~-:•■ ■■<,! : ■: •" lii ,'.-:;:.. '~ .jjeM { 'j ■ I .■:,.■ .■■.! . - . • ( \£,



TTNITBD SERVICE HOTEL kJ corner QUEEN & WKLLKSLE -STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. Importer of Foreign Wines and Spirits. Auckland, N.Z. PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLKY STREETS, Auckland. fiThe Proprietor begs to call attention of§his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy. Whisky Rum, &0., Of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. -\r E V A D A HOTEL, ±H QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. BILLIAKn Table, under Competent Manage- m CoMMKRcaiA£ and Public Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Woll-ventilatcd. Liquors—All of the Best Brands. Characteristics : Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. QCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed-viz.. Six First-class Bedrooms and Parlours: the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation^^^^ fc N.B.—Curiosities of all lands wanted. Best °£ CPenffl Vlndex, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets. to be seen. . . RATIONAL JJOTEL. CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, bogs to inform hla friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the The Rooms are large, lofty, -well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. _ „. The Suites of Apartments for Fami-eB are The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcook'b Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled v. trie pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure |mWt A"wALKBB, PROPRIETOR. OI N 1 KUSbELL HUTJiU MKRCKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha« made great im provements to tho above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. Thistle Hotel, QUKKN-STR-KT. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE TJP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD-ROOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. A I P A R A HOTEL, HELBNSVILLE (South). The above Hotel is situated on au eminence commanding an excellent view, and is in the heart of the township, ottering thereby a con venient and pleasant resort for travellers. The Best of Wixks and Spirits. JAMES HAND, Proprietor. |>O_AL lIIAIL QOTEL WILL BE OPENED IN A FEW DAYS By John Codlin, Present Proprietor of the Army and Navy Hotel, where he trusts to have a fair share of patronage. Advertisements will appear announcing time of opening. J. CODLIN, Proprietor. 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 1: 20 tonß Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & IjARNACH'S .-,„ ,■".■', ~ NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehung. Branch I P rl".7';'fti' F(j) 7*\ hp-^-iJI PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £8 upwards, on terms to suit pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debain'a Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Wellesley-street. JG I L B E R T • wishes to inform his friends and the public that the Millinery and Drapery Business. &c., carried on in Paris House, Parnell, will in future be carried on in the house formerly occupied by Mr Gill, opposite the Roman Catholic Church, Parnell. He cousiders it un necessary to put in a lengthy advertisement expressing his desire to give first-class value, but simply to state that he buys on cash terms, and is prepared to compete with any house in the trade. On opening our new house will be shewn some of the newest designs in Dress Material, &o;, for the season at low prices ; and some Job Lines under wholesale prices.—N.B. Paris House Extended, opposite the Catholic Church. Parnell. . ■j^OTICE !> NOTICE ! ! NOTICE I! ! Please Buy your Winter Costumes and Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. You can EaveTa Dress of the Latest Fashion for less money than you can buy the material for. Underclothing, . Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons,' in great variety, cheap. A splendid^ lot'pt of. Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls, yety vcKeapi; L'Persons from the Waikato and ;other!^fi(rts' fof' thecountry would do well to ' purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where ; thbycan-We supplied with Kar-rings, Brooches, ,&C.,'in grfeati variety, splendid new patterns and ' designs;:wals6 Toys, very oheap.,—Note the address: J. Williams, Junction Queen and Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance, opposite flre-bell.



J. & J. D IOKEV INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PARTIES FURNISHING TO THEIR NEW STOCK OF TABLE <p UTL ER V BLECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c, &c, &c. JOSEPH RODGERS &iSON'S IVORY-HANDLED' TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GREAT VAKIETY. tCHRISrOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATgED 'SCISSORS. HEIFFORS & RODGERS1 I RAZORS! RAZORS!! RAZORS!!! i ; WILLIAMS & SALT'S ! BOTCHERS' STEELS AND KNIVES. Britannia Metal Tea Pots Trays, Charcoal Irons, i Knife Boards, Boilers i Saucepans and Kettles i Buckets, Camp Ovens Frying Pans, Milk Pans i Tin Basins and Dishes Brooms, Shoe, and Scrubbing Brushes. esr Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY. Wo are now Bhewing AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT of all the Newest Styles and Materials in every Depart ment, including— ' NEW PARIS MILLINERY. Straw and Felt Hats •"H and Bonnets, s r_3 q Flowers, Feathers, Q Cr £ Head Dresses and 5 CH § Caps, g >■*. j Ribbons, plain and C \J 14 fringed; Bomo do f-H ° very cheap £ HH P lines. 2 r-\ <1 Gloves, Hosiery, Fur H Sets and Trimmings. m *» New Trimmings § Q S to match jthe Drees C """^ jj Goods. at y^r o Dross Goods in Pop- Si ffl line, Serges, Mata "« *>A lasse. Shell Cloth, . ~^ H Snowflake, French i 2 - Q Merinos, Black and l K;S C±] S Coloured Silks G J"; S Irish Poplins, Vel- G Z vets, Plushes, Vel .rh» W veteenß (all the !fi z HH W new sbades). hH ° Mantle Cloths, -- • u^ * Mantles, Jackets, Zg Shawls, Skirts, Dressing Gowns, — Ulsters & W. Proofs. Umbrellas, in Ladies and Gentlemen's. Splendid value. ji^ssp° Particular attention is paid to the P BABY LINEN, CHILD'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING {DEPART MENT, which will be found to be replete with every requisite, and marked exceedingly reasonable. BOY'S AND MEN'S o O P Crimean and H 5 White Shirts. H Hosiery, JHats and J2 O o i W % Belts, Braces, &c. H p^ W a* Blankets, O ro c! p Down, and other co ob? o Quilts. .H °» hj Towels. Towelling, f> _-, § Bath Towels. d pq H CaUcos. g Sheetings. fe H^ w § a Pa -a MANTLE AND DRESSMAKING Conducted on tiie Premises. PATTERNS BY POST FREE. PAPERHANGINGS. WHITS LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 i BZT PACKAGES ■©» 574 PAPERH ANGIN GS, From Common to the mostiiChoice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, Whits Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes 0 &a, &c, &c Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas, Paper, Brushes, and requi3ites. •■■ Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. r-;} W. PHILLIPPS & 'SON, ' v OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS ' 95 & 97, QUEEN STHEET:-" ' Auckland, January£23,lß7S.



\ TJCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special c^Ms^^P Appointment ExceUency •4&J8885r the Go v crn Wholesale and Bet ail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEBN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. "TIKESH SHIPMENTS. QoO CA3KS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Fonr Poors from the Union Bank [Established 1855.] QJEWING lyj" A C H I N E S. The undersigned beg respecting to announce that, having opened a depot in AucKiand for the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite the inspection of all s intending purchasers. Pbicic, with complete set of tools, a written warranty, and full in struction - £A & 0 In offering the above Machine at English prices, wo not only challenge competition on the ground of its having the Largest Sale of any Sewing Machine sold in England, but on account of its beawfajSTconstruction, perfect mechanism, and the fiflfisKSiangeability of every part, it will do everything that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will sevv with ease from one thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses of Calico. | -*We will also take orders to supply ANY i SE WING MACHINE IN THE MARKET A ENGLISH PRICES, as for example: Singer's " 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 .. ..440 And any German-made Machine at a discoun of 10 per cent, from the English prices. We also supply NEEDLES, FITTINGS, &o at English prices—thus: Singer's Needles, Is 6d per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & WHsob, Weir and all others, at 2s. per dozen. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each. BEPAIRS of al 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. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managers), ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 246. QUKEN- STREET, auckland. [Established 1855. AM BRIDGE XT OUSe! R. KEESING, DUKE-STRKE".T, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. THE NEW STORES ARE NOW OPENED . WITH A ARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPER! AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Rugs and Shawls, Umbrellas, Carpet and Leather Bags, Trunks, Hats, Ladies' Elegantly Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, also Untrimmed Hats for Ladies and Children, House Furnishing Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Trimmings, Silks, velvets, Sarsnets, Cuffs and Collars, Ribbons, &c, Groceries, Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery, Brushware, Stationery, Perfumery, Pipes, Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boots and Shoes, Leather Cloth, and other Miscellaneous Goods. An Early Inspection is Politely **4 REQUESTED)! aural' ■ The Proprietor begs to intimate to his old friends, and the settlers generally, that he has built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a large assortment of Useful Goods for the purpose of supplying their wants, and trusts, by keeping good articles, with civility and strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of patronage. Our motto is small profits and quick returns. Please make your purchases during the week, as the Stores will be Closed every SATURDAY until sunset, when business will be resumed. R. KEESING, 72, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. ■71IREW00D 1 FIREWOOD ! FIRE JD WOOD I—Hobson-street Coal and Fire wood Yard. We respectfully draw attention to onr Low Price for First-class Firewood:—Lump Wood, 12s ; Cut in Blocks, 13s; Cut and Split, 14s; (Cash on delivery). Also the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at current rates. H. & P. GIBBONS, GROCERS, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 53. Wellesley-street. __ _ _ _ -^g • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours,' and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises^ Boots repaired on the shortest notice. _— :.j / mnos j. harbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. SLATES ! SLATES ! SLATES ! . For sale, ex "Arabella," 12.000 best Palmerston Countess Slates, 20 x 10 POTTER & CO., Durham-street. "JTAMILTON 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. AMES E^'T C H E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut Or uncut), at reasonable rates. /T~~A~N~. V.""~J~ .S f O r P P E T, V • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, 1 And/No. 101,' Lower Queen-street Wharf, - " : ; . Auckland .. T ""qwinnerton, CX vs:j ,:; AUCKLAND STEAM:! -jMJf. : f, WOOD TURNING FACTORY, /.. . .-.',- ; -WYNDHAMrSTREET, ..«'...,', ~ j '• ' . ' ' (Next Shakespeare' Hotel); i ■' HaYing introduced Steam:!Ppweri' he ;; w : ;:■■. prepared to .make a Reduction ■ ,i ,;. Twenty per cent off the price . • ' of all common work' " itS" Country Orders punctually attendee to.



gEWIN G M A CHlNfi TAYLOH'S PATENT LOCK-STITm SEWING MACHINES are Superior tn all others for domestic use Special Notice to Ladies who airo.^ possess a Treadle Machine.--It is freniwr desirable to have a Hand Machine for i?Jfe work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Pnt ; Machine Co. have supplied this vrant by inti. ducing a specially good and cheap Twisted 1^ Stitch Machine, which, with Friction GeaS Extras, only costs Two Guineas. As an aeon™ panimentto the Treadle Machine, or fortW* who desire efficiency and cheapness comhino? this Little Machine is unrivalled. """ned, *S, Inspection of all the Taylors Machinoo nvited. ÜBB Sole Authorised Agent • T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN SHORTLAND-STREET. *> WC. D E N~N~~T~s • IMPORTER, S QUEEN-STREET. THE WERTHEIM. Hand and Treadle. HAND MACHINES, ii), The Most Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with any, and gives 30s, worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Fhee Tarn, Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform) Wheeler & Wilson, Singes, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &c, &c, Sec. - GrREAT MACHINE DePOT. QUEEN-STREET. ' JR. D E COURCY, • CARVBR ANDfGILDER. . lookisg gla.ss akd picture fsamb Manufacturer, i 260, QU KEN-STREET, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in-Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c., Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied '.on the; shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite ' Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c., framed or tin framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURCY. CEMENT! C E M EN Tl 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. , Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire J- Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, ■ Builders, Victoria-street. .**. ,4 UCKL|AND LOAN Mwsa _£\_ OFFICE, o=^-0 165, QUEEN- STREET 3L OPPOSITE (y$ SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and overy description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in ever transaction. rbioh'jdoJ Parties waited on at their own residenceß.l Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. . Private Entrance down right of way. .*6t /"^HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBEK 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 BRANCHES.-rChal Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a E very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS BAY. ~r N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In eurance Buildings. ' : CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombles)j ■ •; Royal Fine Art Photographic Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, ; Auckland. . , First-olass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. ChildreH's Portraits taken nstantaneouslr. ■ ' ' AC A R T E X, FAMILY BUTCHER, •' Wklleblet-btreet West. Families waited on for orders daily, and sap piled with the very best qulity at a reasonable harge. Payment as agreed oa. Shinpingand v ntry orders punctually attended t0. ;...:.. ~W~ «"^ "A^ L ,&, I Xx Lapwing: ri L iO AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE . : ' •. FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES - CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-ohests , SAMUEL COGHRANE &:SdfeL ; ;■ . ■'• ~i. .:■ ,: 7?. .< ■: i; •■' IL i ,';'4>\iiX^. ' -;!; PURE, sVVHOLESbMEI fi DELtCIOUS. | MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM ft CO, : AUCKUVMO. AND SOLD BY ALL QROCERS AND T^E TRADE. | thders «ddressed by # pos^ to tho Manufcctoreis ■«» i receive immediate attendon. XTE N E,T IA N BLIND FACTORY WBEIE GAUZK BLINDS, AND PERFORATiI ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP MANUFACTORY, „_ ■ CORNER OF COOK AND GREt-STRBB" s Of any dimensions, in any number from One ~ , to a Hundred, within a given time, of tae beat quality, and reasonable priaes , and sent to all parts of New Zea- * land. Terms cash. Estimates I ... . .'returned by.Posti':•■:'>' ;. •-;:• ■.". -a.- &'A.:-BuSBX!.'f!/:;^r (Late M. HoRTEN BtJSBTr' _; i, VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS ;A!ND'WIB •' :'■■■k:-:.'\.. ..{WORKERS; ;-:'svr:v<i .. ; , ; Corner oy Cope ANfitGRKY-sTREETSff __