THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY:

A NOVEL.

By AMELIA li. EDWARDS,

CHAPTER LVlf. TIIEIB MABBIAGE DAY.

I'llE sun has set; tbe cveninggun bus gone ; nit it is still daylight in the Piuzza Sun Vlarco. The great square, always full at bis hour, is fuller than usual to-day ; for ast Sunday was Easter Sunday and tins i Easter week, and the good people of Venice are iraking holiday. The Grand Janal und thcLaguucs have been thronged ill day with gondolas, most of which have liscarded tlio tufted' fclsc ' for gay awnings, itripod and friuged and many-coloured ; for, -bough we are but midway through April, ;he sun burns licrcely dining eight hours ,f tho twenty-four, and the beautiful vv ater-city has already begun to put on its iuminer aspect. But now the boats lio thickly moored along the landing-places, md all tbe world is crowding to the Piazza. Here ate ladies in their gayest toilets; laudies witli their fan. and parasols; swarthy sailors with huge earrings in their brown ears; gondoliers with red sashes bound about their waists ; water-carriers ; street-porters ; (ishor-folk from the islands ; country-folk from the mainland ; and itin erant vendors of llowers, sweetmeats, cigars, allumettcs, and lemonade. Every where there are people walking, sitting, loitering smoking, chatting, and making merry. The chairs in the Giardino Rcale aud the seats iv front of tbe cafes are all occupied ; even tbe basement steps of the pillars of the Lion and Saiut Theodore are full of louugers. There is a movement presently in the direction of tbe Piazzetta.the crowd dividing fo make way for the baud, wbicli marches briskly to the centre of tbe square. Here tbe white-coated players form themselves into a circle with their conductor in the midst, and begin playing the overture to ' Don Pasquale.' At the first crash of that well-known allegro, some three or four gentleman rise from their [scats outside the Gafd Florian, and walk away. Chairs being scarce just now, there is a rush for those vacant places, which ate at once re-occupied. A lady and gentleman, ensconced at a little tabic in the shelter of one of the columns of the adjoining cafd arc specta tors of Ibis incident. " Did you see that ?" whispers tho lady to her companion. " Did 1 sco what 'carina' ?" " Those gentleman-they went away the moment the music began. And there go two more I They must hate music I" Aud she looks after them with large, inno cent, woiulciiug, brown eyes, "No ; it is uot the music that they hate. It is the players." " Tbe players ? What have the players dono ." " 1 will tell you presently—when tins piece is over," She is very young ; apparently not more than seventeen or eighteen years of age; very pretty; very simply dressed in plain dark silk, with a curious collar of flexible wrought silver round her throat, and on her head a little white bonnet. She keeps her vi it down, and sits f-hjly back in tbe shade of the pillar. Her companion—toll bronzed, auburn-bearded, in a suit of navy blue with anchor buttons—is probably t-ome ten or lit'teeti years her senior. They,aro Ccsare and Guilictfa. The band plays on, surrounded by the chattering crowd :— chattering, rustless, ever shifting, noisiest when the music is 'oudest, aud only hushed for a few moments when " Com' c gentil" is takeu up as a solo by the cornet, Then, presently, the jerky allegro, work ing np, like a common-place galop, ever faster ami louder, with a crash of cymbals and braying of trombones, brings the perfor mance to an cad. Now I will tell you why tbo. c men ~ ent away ' carina'. Th*y went away, I think, because yonder musicians are Austrians, wearing the Austrian uniform j and because there are still somo few Venetians who cannot forget that Venice was onco a free Italian republic. 1 luve been here many a time when every well dressed man and woman sitting outside these 'cafes' got up and walked oulof the Piazza as soon as the baud walked in. Rue then, of course, no 1 festa' was going on. To-day it is different. You can't expect a crowd of holiday-makeis to think of anything but pleasure." " Because tbey are Austrian?, wearing the Austrian uniform I" "is tbat a new idea to you . Tho white coats arc thick enough in Verona, anyhow. Surely they a'-p as unpopular there aa here ? —or are tho Veronese less thin-skinned than the Venetians ?" " I—l do not know," she answers, hes itatingly. " I never thought about it. They have always been there you know." " All, that is just it I The wrong is so old that it has almost become right I Did you never understand, child, that you were born and bred under a foreign despotism ? Did your uncle never tell you that ? No ? —well, theu, I who am no Lombard, I tell you that these Austrians are here as masters. Docs that make you blush ? I tell you, their taxation is simply tbe levying of tribute-money. These very coius in which I am about to pay for our coflee— this Auataian zwanziger, and these Austrian lire—are badges of servitude imposed upon a subject people. But there !It is neither the time nor the place in which to talk politics." The baud at this moment begins again ; leading oil" with a long crescendo roll upon the side-drums. The girl half rises from her scat, " Let us go I" she says, in an agitated whisper. "I would rather not hear them play anymore." A close gondola waits for them down by the stcp3 near the Giardino Keale; and thither, threading their way slowly through the crowd, they now go, arm in arm. "To tbe Lido." It is their wedding day. This morning very early, the civil ceremony was per formed at the Prefettura iv Verona ; after which they drove out to Moutorio, a little antique walled town some six or seven miles from the city, where they were married according to the rites of the Church by Padre Anseltno, priest of that parish. It was a wedding without bridesmaids, with out music, without strewing of flowers, or tiiigiug ot bells, or gay doings of auy kind. Stctnuo Beni and the notary-public of Moutorio signed their names as witnesses; and only a few of the villagers, attracted by tbe rum'ourof a wedding in the patißh church, were, lookers-on during the ceremony. Then followed a simple bieakfa.t at the good priest's house ; and by-and-by the newly-wedded pair came on by the train to Venice. Old Stofano, who was to meet them at Bari three weeks hence, then went back to Verona, to dispose of his business, and prepare for a new life in a new place. And now the lovei'3 are gliding over the shining waters, alone with their happiness and with each other. How beautiful are the black-framed pictures seen through the open door of the gondola I How they change with every turn of the prow I How magi cal is the light! The after glow has faded, and yet it is not dusk. Every brick in the beautiful Campanile of San Giorgio Maggiorc, every leaf in the clustered tree tops that peep above its churchyard-wall, shows more distinctly thau in the blaze of noon. The serried masts of the merchant fleet at the mouth of tbe Giudccca stand up like lances, " ranked ready," aud the far away dome of San Retro Castello, now coming iuto sight beyond the Giardini Pubblici, glows pearl-like against a back giound of voilet shadows, Overhead, the sky is a vault of green aud golden light. The laguue is a sheet of silver, " Cesarc," she whispers, " Do you remem ber something ?' "Do I remember what, ' carina '!" " A promise you were to fuliil ou our wedding day." " Sweet, I have not forgotten it. I havo the ring iv my purse." " The ring !—what ring ." _ " You asked me for my old Abyssinian ring, when I was going away ; ami 1 refused to give you a ring of any laud till wo were married." "That ia not what I moan. I had for gotten all about the ring." "Have I made you any other promise ' carina'." " Yes, you are to tell me a secret to-day." " A secret ?" " The secret of tbis scar on your fore linger. You have never yet told me how you hurt this poor disabled hand, about which I was so unhappy !It was the first question I asked you when you came back from sea,1' " True ; and I said I would not answer it (ill we were married. Well, you have waited patiently, aud now you shall hear tbe whole tragical story from beginning to end. You remember "that night when I went away ? It was late, aud very dark. ..." J "Ah!" "notsodark, however, but that Icould see.something—l could scarcely tell what —lurking, as it seemed to me, in the gloom of the archway. Keeping my eye upon this something, I went straight at the gateway. That instant a man sprang out upon mc with a knife " "Dio!" ' "But the blade glaueed ofF against the book in my breast-pocket—the book you had just given mc, 'carina'—aud as it slipped I cuught him by the wrist, and tried to

wrench it from his grasp. Then we had a lino struggle; and in tho midat of that struggle, the blade broke. Sharp as licht ning, my friend changed his tactics, and clutched at my throat; so I just tripped him lup, and Hung him on the pavement." "And then?' - " And then, in an unlucky moment for I him, lie got bis teeth upon my forefinger and bit it to the bone. Till now, I bad tried only to disarm him ; but when I found him hanging on like a bulldog, I confess I lost my temper." "Oh, Cesare ! what did you do?" " Do? I will tell you what I did," says Donato, with grim humour. " I pu t arm affectionately round his neck, wrenched all that was lett of my linger out of his mouth, and pounded him over the head and face till I was out of breath. When at length I let him go, he fell like a log, face downwards. That frightened me. 'So I hauled up a bucketfull of water from the well; gave him a drenching ; and got him out into the street. The poor devil could hardly speak (I believe h's teeth wero all down his throat I) but he contrived to make me understand where he wanted to go • 80 I half-dragged, half-carried him to 'the corner of the Via Stella, where at his own request I propped him against the wall and left him. He may bo there to this moment lor aught I know I" ' " He would have murdered yon !" " Instead of which I very nearly murdered him I But what childishness is this J y on tremble—your hands are like ice I My Giulictta—my darling I" He takes her in his arms. He soothes her, as one might sooth a frightened child. It was her book, she must remember—it was her dear old Luigi da Porta, that turned the knife aside ! Only to think of that I Was be not, therefore, bound to love her' if possible, ten times more than ever I— to dedicate his life to hor twice over ? Ah how happy he would try to make her I And what an earthly Paradise they two would make of that little white house upon the hill-side at Rari! "Did tho knife really strike the book ?" she asks shudderingly, her thoughts still dwelling on the one theme. "I am sorry to say it has made a slit an Inch long in the parchment cover 'carina, But wc will have it rebound in Morroco— or, if you like, in velvet. And now, let us' have done with the past. It is dead and buried, and not worth remembering. The present is our own, and the future lies fair before us." I would not have the book rebound for all the world !" she cries passionately. That cut is sacred. It saved your lifo .... oh ray love ! my love !" The shining water is all around them now. Venice, with its domes and towers, is left behind; and the long, low, amber line of the Lido is yet distant. Donato took out his purse, and from his purse, a ring. " It is not so plain, dear, as the one I put upon your finger this morning." "Oh, Cesare !—it is a ring for a Queen !" "It is a ring for my Queen. New let us see which little finger it fits best," And with a kiss to each in succession, he tries it first upon one and then upon another. '• Rut these, surely, arc diamonds '.—and this beautiful little portrait .... it is not meant, for you. " Thoy are diamonds, 'carina' ; butthey arc neither large nor valuable. And as for tbe portrait"- (bore he cannot help smiling —" well, I should have been dead somo sixty or Roventy years ago, if it were mine. And although that stately gentleman in the star and ribbon was a king in his day, I would rather be myself, and your hus band." " A king?" "Ay ; Charles the Third of Spain. Ido nni suppose my little Giulictta ever heard of him. " Never. Was he a great king." "No ; bnt lie WRS a fairly fjood one ; which is quite as rare, and infinitely more respectable. It is even said that ho never forgot past services ; but that, of course, is incredible. Ihe portrait, you see, is sur mounted by the Imperial crown of Spain in small diamonds." " I never saw anything so beautiful! But I shall be afraid to wear if." " Nay child ; wear it, break it, Ice it. It is your own ; and when it is gone, I will buy you another. That silver collar round your" neck, though but a piece of peasant jewcllry, is of more intrinsic value. The ring is only a curious trifle." " It is a royal ring, and you bought it for me I" " No," ho answers carelc.sly, " I bought it, with somo other things, years ago, when I did not know of your existence; and then, notat all because I wanted to possessit but. because it went with the lot. It wns n. mere chance tbat T had not thrown it away before now— wnWe 1 the sen with it, as tho Doges of old times used to do, hero in Venice. But it is well, tor [your sake ' carina,' that the fishes did not get it." By this time tbe amber ridge has ap parently uplifted itself from Iho placid level of the 1 ngune. It assumes a broken out linn. Tt resolves itself into a long stretch of hillocks and hollows of tawny sand, darkened hero and there by patches of parched grass. " Are you still minded for a glimpse of tlio Adriatic ?" asks Donato, as their gon dolier runs the boat aground in the shallow. "It is getting dusk, you know ; and these sands are not pleasant to walk in." But she minds neither the sands nor the dusk. So they land ; but as they climb the desolate ridge, threading their way among pools nnd brambles, the lover is careful not to tell his young bride that this place was onco the cemetery of the Jews of Venice; or that yonder shattered fragments of lichen-grown granite, which lie half-buried here and there in the drifted sands are the d.secrated graves of Shylock and Ida people. Antl now they sland on tbe summit of the ridge, and the view lies open to them on both sides—on the one hand, the placid lagune ; on tho other, stealing up in long, lazy folds aud creaming listlessly against tho shore, the dark blue Adriatic. Tho giil clings silently to Donato's arm. It Is the first time she has seen the sen. They linger there, listening to the soft monotonous surge, watching the gathering gloom, till the darkness warns them hack to their gondola. And now once more tbey go upon their noiseless i-av; and the twilight takes them ; and the hush of right falls upon the shining waters; and the crescent moon rises like a silver Fickle in a field of stars. The same evening, at the self-same hour, the mail- train, slowly streaming into tbe terminus of Munich, brings its first freight nf Easter tourists ; most of whom are Eng lish, bound for Vienna. For as yet there is no mountain railway over the Brenner ; and at this season the travellers going to Italy take the Riviera route, or the post-road over the Mont Cenis. Though it is already summer in Venice, the evening here in Munich is cold and drizzly; and,save two ladies who have been walking up and down for the last ten minutes or so, and one or two railway officials in blue nnd silver uniform, the arrival platform is almost empty. As the train creeps in, heavily laden, the taller of these ladies step somewhat in advance of her companion, and stands alone near the edge of ihe platform- The next moment, a man's band aud arm are put out of one of the windows; a door is opened; and. contrary to all railway regulations, a gentleman jumps out while the train is yet moving. "Lancelot I" /'You here, Winifred? Tbis is what I did not expect I" He grasps her hands with passionate eagerness. He all but takes her in bis arms and kisses her. " What an age it seems since we parted —years instead of months I At eveiy station, I longed to get out, nnd thrash tlio engine-driver. My darling, how well you aro looking I Is that Frauleiußrcnda. But stay, I have a surprise for you-a great surprise ! You were to know nothing till to morrow ; but since you arc here, there is no help for it. lam not nlonc.'' "Not alone?" Winifred repeats looking ucrvously round. " What do y°u mean? . . . Ah!" And with a joyful cry of recogniiion, she finds herself face to face with Mr and Mrs Pcnnefcather. (To be continue* on Saturday.)

THK AUCKLAND EVEN IK 8 STAR. MARCH 16.

Printed antl published by tho Proprietor, Husky Hkktt. o( Symoii-is-strcet, at Ills General Steam Printing Ollit-o, Wynalmtn street, in tho Province of Auckland, Now Zea land Wednesday, MARCH 15,1881<



'rngSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. —■—^" Auotions. j T EASE OF HOUSE, EMILY PLACE, Ij AUCKLAND. Crown lands Oflloe, Anokland, March 2,1 SSI. I hereby notify that tho House and Grounds thoreto attachod, bolng l.ot 1. Section 8, Emily Plaoe, City of Auckland, Rdjolning tho Resi dence of tho Honourable Mr Whitaker, will bo offered for lease by public auction, for a term of rive years, at this olllco, on TUHSDAY, tho sth April noxt, at tho hour of 12 o'clock noon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lauds, CONDITIONS OF LEASE. 1. Term ot leaso, 5 years. 2. Hont to bo payablo quarterly in advance 3. Houso and Premisoß to be dolivorod up nt tho ond of torni iv good etato of repair. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23. NOON. Corner of Suortland and Queen streets, Auckland. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Quoen-stroot, Auck land, on tho 23rd at noon, tho following free hold properties in tho Estate of tho into G. Waller, Est.., GBAHAMSTOWN.-AH that freehold Abet ment, bolng No 34, Kawaoranga, No 15, with frontago to Brown-streot, Grahamatown. adjoin ing tho Bank of Now Zeoland, togothir with tlio Shop and Premlaoa thoreon orected, and known as "Wallor's, Tobacconiat." Attached to tho Shop Is a Brick Fireproof Boom, built at a cost Of £120. Tho promises aro at present in tho occupation of Mr Lawloas, Tobaccionist, and ia undoubtedly tho boat business sito at tho Thimos. VINCENT-STREET, AUCKLAND. - Com modious Six-roomed House, with Stablo, &o, and very Largo Freehold Allotmont, Bituatod at tho top of Vincont-strcot, near to Pitt-atrcot, lato in the occupation ot Mrs Cooper, and now lot to Mr Patteraon at 20s por woek rental. This Ib a very doalrablo property, and ought to com mand a ready sale. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auntionoer. Wi S. COCHRANE] IJAS. DACRE FRIDAY, MARCH IS. OFEN-SAILING BOAT. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, ISth instant, nt 11 o'olook prompt— OPEN-SAILING BOAT, about 19} feot, with mast, sails, &c. Will bo at Wator men's Stairs on Friday morning. No Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Wi S. COCHRANE.] JAS. DACRE. FRIDAY, MARCH 18. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rpHE subscribers will sell at their rooms, ,I. Fortstreot, on Friday, 18th instant, at 11 o'olook— GENHBAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURK. consisting of—Drawing-room Suite of 9 pieces, in walnut and rep; Drawing room Fancy Chaira, Walnut Tables, Carpets, Walnut Chairs, Cheflbnier, Largo Glass Shados nnd Flowers, Writ ing Set, Gilt Cornice, Glass Hporgne, Walnut Reading Stand, Uuxs, Pictures, Clocks, Fenders and Irons. Coal Scuttles, Handaomo Blaok and Brass Bodstead, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Spring Hair and Flos Matresaes, Feathor Bed and Pillows, Mahogany and othor Cheats Drawers, Marblo-top Mahogony Wash stand, White and Gold Toilot Ware, Towel-horse, Toilet Bath Sot, Dressing Caso, Mirrors, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tablos, Kitchen Utensils, Stoves, &o, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE,] [JAS. DACRE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23. FREEHOLD BUILDING SITES, PARNELL. ► rfIHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, JL Fort-streot, on Wednesday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'olock, Og SPLENDID BUILDING SITES. Having largo frontazes, and containing from I to J aore eaoh, healthfully situated on tha sea- Shore, adjoining tho properties of Messrs S. Kissling and Header Wood, and within a fow minutes walk of tho 'buß. These allotments command delightful views of tho sea and sur rounding country which can never be shut out, Seaside and in faot all building sections, will soon-from tho rapid oxtension of tho town—bo vory hard to obtain, and must, beforo very long, command high prices. Terms: rt cash, balanco 7J X, Plans on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.]"" [JAMES DACRE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6. SCHOONERS "ANNIE WILSON" AND "TOREA." THE subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr E. Mitchelson to soil by anotion, at their Rooma, Fort-Btreet, on Wed nesday, 6th April, at 11 o'clock— The schooner "ANNIE WILSON," 150 tons register, built by Barbour in ISBO, and classed Al at English Lloyds for 9 yesre. Carries 110,000 feet timbor, or 225 tons dead weight, on a light draught, sails well, and Is well found in every respect. The schooner "TORKA," 78 tons register, built by Barbour, and recently ro coppered, caulked, rigged, and over hauled throughout; has three suits sails one quite new), and a complete outfit; carries 65,000 feet timber, or 100 tons coal, on a light draught, and is a fast vessel. The abovo woll-known schooners will ho ottered for absolute cole, and can be honestly recommended as being first-class voaßela, thoroughly well found, and combining great carrying capacity with great speed. Terms Easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MARCH 18. THE GREYHOUND YARDS. CIOR SALE, on Friday, March 18, at 10 _J__? o'olook, Ex' Sampson,' from Wanganui, 20 TWO AND THREE - YEAR - OLD DRAUGHT COLTS AND FILLIES, bred by Owen and Lethbridgo 10 Light and Medinm Strength Horses Three-year-old Colt, by Matchless, suit able for oppress 20 loads Fodder Wanted to Purchase, A Largo Male Donkey ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~~ MONDAY, MARCH 21. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. THE WOODLANDS ESTATE, NORTHCOTE. KNOWN AS THE PICNIC GROUND?. 33 SPLENDID BUILDING SITES. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions from Mr S. Howard, to sail by publio auction, at his Land, Estate, and House Sale Room, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, the 21st, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS BEAUTIFULLY-SITUATED AND WELL-KNOWN PROPERTY, THE WOODLANDS ESTATE, NORTHCOTE, Subdivided Into 33 SUPERIOR BUILDING SITES, Having frontages to the Great North Road, Bay Road, Church Road, and Pearl-street, of ono hundred links and over. Tbis property is, and has been for many yoars, tho favoured resort of picnicrs, owing to its beauty and convenience of situation, haviuf. an extensive and varied view, within a few minutes' walk of tho wharf, and level surface, close to tho properties of Messrs Hartley, Hall, and HU ditch. This is an opportunity of procuring a homo site in one of the most hoalthy. fashionablo, and fast-rising Suburbs, which should not be missed. Also, TEN LARGE AND BKAUTIFULLY-SITU ATKD BOILDINS ALLOTMENTS, having frontages to tho Great North Road and Church streot, and Littio Shoal Bay, adjoining tho Church property, conveniently and pleasantly situated, commanding a fine view, within an easy walk from the wharf. 11. ARTHUR, Salesman .and Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MARCH 18. D U X H A M YARDS. FOX SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday noxt, 1 Bay Horse, lyrs, medium-draught, staunch 1 Black Marc, Cyrs, do do do 3 Useful Horses, 3 aud Syrs, fit for farm work 1 Useful Medium-draught Horse 3 1 Good Hack. At 10 o'clock, HUNTER & NOLAN, !



I Auctions. B, TONKS.] [it. C. CAER. NOTICE. rr.HE SALE OF MB. BLACKETT'S ' __ PROPERTY AT PARNELL, Adjoining tho Mansion of J. L. Campboll, Esq., | will tako placo on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, ' At Twelve o'Clock. ; Survey is now complotod. Tltlo under Land Transror Act. Plans roady for issuo on Wednesday, March IG. i 13. TONKS & CO. 13. TONICS. ] [B. C. CAltlt. NOTICE. milE SALE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HENDERSON, And SucuitiiAN Sites Adjoining, Will tako place at the BRUNSWICK MART, AUCKLAND, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, At 12 o'Clock. Plans now Ready. B. TONKS & CO. Auctioneers. HOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. DRURY-Wcdnosday, Maroh 10 Papakura—Wednesday, March 30, ALFRED BUCKLAND. Money- M°N * * LONDON LOAN OFFICE, Under Ti_.i_ati.__, Royal, Victoria-street. J. HART is prepared to offer advantages to porsona in want of accommodation. MONEY ADVANCED FROM £5 to £500 ON PERSONAL SECURITY. For instanco: Porsons borrowing £5 receive £410.. cash. „ „ £10 „ £0 £20 „ £18 Ropayablo by 10 instalments o£ 2s. in tho £ per week. Monoy advanced on overy description of Goods. All transactions entertained, and Money ad vanced without delay, if security approved of, MONEY TO LEND, on approved security, E. X, TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan i ane. "JYTONEY TO LEND~o_rMortgagelf Firat-o!asa Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortlnnd-atreets. MON EY TO LEJND ON MORTGAGE, in suma of £50 and upwards. BEVERIDGE &. AL tfXANDBR, Solicitor, *.nnk Buildings, W vndham-stroet M ~ZZ * *■ Money to Lend on Mortgage ol Frcohold Securities.—George Fraaor, Publio Accountant, Invosting and Estate Agont, W. S. Grahoino'a Bond, Fort-Btreet, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, cornor of Queon and Short and-street. MONEY XO LfiiHJLi in ,arge or small auras at a moderate rate of Interest.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNKLL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Li.no. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- F Ring, Agont, Shortltuid-street Fancy Goods. /CHARLES TrELSEY & f\o., QUEEN-STREET, DIRRCT IMPORTERS OP FANCY GOODS I FANCY GOODS I FANCY GOODS 1 FANCY GOODS I OF EVERY KIND. ALBUMS, PURSE?, BAGS. FANS Belts, Card Casks, Cigar Cases, &c. Nekdle Cases, Companions, &c. Combs, Brushes, Toilot Racks Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razors Botter and Bread Knives Carved Butter and Bread Platters VASES, ORNAMENTS Flower Stands, Butters, Honies, Dishes Guaranteed BEST ELECTRO-PLATE GOODS — Forks, hpoons, Crdbts, Butters, Sugars, Tea and Coffee SKT3, &C, &C. Asiibkrry's Britannia Metal Teapots CLOCKS and ANEROID BAROMETERS (Guaranteed) Folding Chairs, Pictures, Sec, SELTZOGENES Cricket Croquet, Lawn Tennis Lawn Bowls, and other Out-door Games CRIBBAGE BOARDS Draughts, Chubs, Dominoes BAGATELLE BOARDS And other In-door Games Work Boxes, Desks DRESSING CASE 3 Stationery Racks, Rulers, &c, DOLLS and TOYS of Every Kind together with A HOST OF OTHER GOODS! Storekeepers Supplied. Their GOODS being all Pubcitabbd for OASH (by their Mr H. R. Kelsey, of London) DIRECT from the English and Continental Manufacturers, C, K. & Co. are enabled to offer ALL GOODS AT LOWKST PRICES. J Cofiee merc&amis JJ.ROWN, liASBISiI' & CO.'S AUCKLAND BTEAM OaFFEE AND SPICE MILLS I COFFEES. II IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOWN THAT GOOD COFFEE is tho best stimulating Beverage both for Winter and Summer, To obtain what you really want, ask for our Host Brands, the KXCELSIOR or STANDARD, which have sustained tholr good names over Ten Years, and havo very much increased in demand—a sure proof o their being consumed and appreciated in all households throughout and even out of our province. __, Wholesale only at our .Wilis and Agents ML Retail at all .Grocery Establishments In Town and Conntrv. _a$ _ Our best gjo Ulster! Brand, green label I qualities, MoD Standard _ red >Evoi-ypkgo 9£ o Lion pink „ I with our _, _ signature; __i %__ I ri 0 " I v _ O f 5 \__ ) Oui lowes i gg^Anohor puce „ ( Qualities, a u -~ Crown „ yellow „ [without onr g^l J signature, J Our PEPPERS and SPICKa wo guarantee o i Bost Quality, and free of adu'teration. BROWN, BARRETT & CO Elliott-street J Julvl3th 18 '■ mHE A--.53.A B-TOTEI-, * KIHIIdHI, WAIKATO, _, _ A LL I N, Proprietor, j Visitors and ,Travoller_ will meet with Com C fortablo Accommodation, Loose Boxes. Good Stabling.



Danipier's Wonderful Bargains. WONDERFUL NfcW YEAK BAR GAINS.—Most of tho following Won iertul Bargains nro in tho Window : tlrrad Lot jf Ladies 2, 3, and I button, Whito and Coloured, Josophino Kid Glovesi (50 dor..), 2a; I.ißlo Throad do, Gd; Gcnta \\_hito do, la; Gina tlo, Id ; Boys' Summer Suits, is; Menß Holland Coats, Js Gd; Alpaca Dust Coat", Ga; Ludios' and Girls" Straw llata, Od to lsGd ; Boys' Mens''and UoyV Black or Drab Soft Felt Huts, 2b ; a few Hard do, 2 ; Hand somo Plcturm (framed), 3d and Id; Hand somo do (untrained). Id. Como and look at thorn; Moo Lot of Lovely Gossamer, Dilleront Colours, Is per yd; Grand Lot of Children's Uools, 10 to 13, is Od per pair; Grand Lot ot l bildron-B Kid Booto, 7 to I), 3s Gd; 10 to 18, Is Gd; Infanta' Boots ond Sliooa, la and la Gil; Ladles' Gorman Prnnolln Boots (sown), 7b ; Ladioa English Kid Booto, Ja Gd to 7a; Ladles Auckland Mado Kid Boota, 8a: Nico Lot of Menß* Auokland Mado Mastic Sitlo Kid lioois, G to 10,9a; Haudaomo Tobacco Standa, la oach; Playing Cards, !)d tho pack; Tho Faahionablo Ornamented Blaok Fans, Is Od; Boys' Dux Collars, Bize, 11 J, Id tho box t Mon'a Stand Up do, 2d box; Nico Lot of Summer Ribbon, 3d and Gd; WidoSasb lUbbon, «d tho yd; Dlapar, lOd tho yd; Ladles' ltlnk Collarß, 2.1 tho box; Handsomo Ptigi-rcoa, nearly 3 yds lont?, IM: Moro Black Satin,3BGd tho yd ; Blaok Volvotoin, 2b Gd; Black Bracolotß, 3d tho pair: tho Faahion ablo Black Sntiko Bracolot lOd the pair; nice lot of good Blaolt Velvet, from 3d ; Men's Siimmor Sox, 3d; Ladies Whito Hoso, 3Jd; Girls'Suporlor do, Gd ; lot ol othor kinds, oheap; Load Ponoils, 6d tlio doz Memo. Books, 2 for ld, or fid thadois; Frilling 2d to 8d; Marking Ink, Gd tho bottlo ; Sluti Lining, id tho yd; Broad Knives, Is: Ohildrena strong, Hood 517.0, protty, Watering lota, Od; 2 blado Pampa Knives, l)d; Holland Pinafores is ;50 yd roola of Coloured Silk, 2d; Orapi Trimming, la tho box of 30 yda; Crnpo Collar* Gd ouch ; largo packets Hair I ins. Id; Suponoi Spongoa, like tho last, Ib tlio piece ; Men a Shirti Is, 2s, 2s Gd ; Boyß' tlo, diilbront si-ies, 2a; Watered Marino, Ib tho yd Merino, different ookurs, Is 3d tho yd ; Shlrttnf IJ • Puff Boxes with Pull's, Gd, Ou, and la; nlct lot ot Table Oilcloth, Is tho yd ; Men'a Studs, lit tho set; Marking Ink, Gil tho bottlo; Gloss Ind Bottles with Metal lids, Gd ; Boot Laco*. 3d poi doz; lot of Silvered Brooches, Ib ; Ladles 811 vored Sola. its Gd ; Silvered Ktirrlnga, 9tl; Flngoi Rings, 2d and Gtl; Silvered Necklets, Gd antl Is Largo Silvered Lockotß, 2a; Hondnomo Cork screws, Is; Hlectro Plated Forks, la; Spoons 2d to la; Knives and Forks (good size), Od pair Barry's Celebrated Ti-lcopherous, la 2d tin bottlo; nico lot of Hoot Trunks, Is aud lis Dressing Combs,3d and (id: Spotted Not foi raila, Gd tho yd; Infanta' Bibs, Bd; Silvered Perambulators, 9d ; Toy Whips, Id Velocipedes, '-til; Work-boxes, llttod with Looking Glass. Scissors Sec, 2s; Tea fo'a, Otl; largo grand China tlo, 2a Trumpets, 2d to Gtl; Punch with Cymbals, la Children's Slates, 2d ; Mou's Walking Micks, It Gd; Hoys'do, Hit; nico lot of Scout, fid tho bottlo Piping Coid, 18 knots for Gd ;— Shirt Muttons, 12 doz for 3d; Supurloi-Pear do. 3d the doz; an immousu quantity of Stay Husks 2d anil Id tho pair; Hooka and Eyes, fid tho doz Cards handsome Motal Dress Holders. 2d each ; tin New Fashion Girdles. Gdoach ; Black ami Groj Throad, 3d the reel; Infant's Footling Bottles. Oil fresh lot Hair Brushos, is ; fresh lot Nai Bru.hc., largo, oval, and equnro, Id Eimd lid Tooth Brashes ld; Shoo Brushes, 3s tlio sei of 3; ladies' und girls' Thimbles, ld each Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for Is ; Glycerin. Bars, 7d the bar; Blind Tassels, 2d; largo hand Borno Ink Bottles, Is ; ladles' and girls' Urn brollas, 3s; lingo sheets of Pins, 3d ; ladies bant .01110 Silk Scarves, Is Gd; Morley's Knitting Cotton, 6to 11, Is 9d tho lb; Book Muslin, 5.1; - Knitting Pins, I for 2d; pretty ICgf Cups, 0 for Is; splendid lot of Spectacles, 18 tin pair, worth 2s Gil; Slato Pencils, ld tho doz, or Gt the box of 100; Hnir Nets, ld eaoh; Sarcoid, Ib Gi yd ; Peerless Gloss, shines boots without brushes Od tho bottlo; a wondorful bargain in nicolj bouud booka, including Nolaon's Arithmetics, la Bread Trays, Gd; Brass Dulcimere (tho children can play tunos on them), la each handsomt Cut Glass Dottles Scout, Is G.l,- other kinds, Gd handsomo Scripture and othor Mottoes, tha hang up, stand up and lay down, ld oach Mounted Picture Crosses, 2d each; Fi-amct Pictures, la tlio pair; Black Lustro, 8d ; toll tho shoemakers I am soiling ladies' 800 Blocks at Gd tlio pair; a few Tomahawks left Is each; ladies' Stays, 2s tho pah-; lot o superior fashionable Stays, slightly soiled, U grand lot of Indies' Satin Scarves, Is Gtl: Whiti Tucked Skirting for Petticoat-., la tho yd men's handsomo Braces, la; littio boy»'do, (id Towels, 2d and 2Jd ; Honeycomb tlo, Gtl; Tur ki.hdo. Is ; Satin TubulnrTrlmming, ld tho yd Noto Paper, 2d and 3d quire; iluvelopcs. 25 fa 2d ; Toilot .Mats, li tho set, 6 ; Ladioa'and Gents' Hiding Whips, Od Fingering Wool, 3a tho head ol 12 hanks; olhe colours, 3d the hank; black and whito Borlii Wool, 3d tho dozen skoina ; all othor colours, It tno dozen ; Children's Picture handkorchiot.i, 2d Ladles' do, 3d to 9d; Gout's do, Gd and la; plant Brown Holland, It; Turkoj Twill: is 3d tho yard.-W. 11, DAMPIBIt No. 1. Unnor Uuoen-itreot ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND rt Thoso who buy from A. MoLkod's Wholcsab and ltotiill Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lathe Mattrasa Factory, Cit; Mart, 123, Quoen-ctreot, Auckland, oppouiti Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, Ironmongers, as.is themselves and bonollt Now Zealand. Al nrtioioa ticketed in plain figures, and dolivorot to any part ot tho city fri-o of charge I'ountn orders promptly attended to. Open overy weel day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday: till 1) p.m. to enable tho public toinapector pur chase anything tbey require SPIUN'G LATHE MATTRESSES (for dotibh beds), Ift Gin wido, 25s ; Iff, 22a Gil; 3ft Gin, 20s 3ft, 17s Gd ; 2ft 6in, 15a : 2(t, 12561 (all gtiarnnteot for 2 years); Cocoannt Fibre Mattresso', to atii tho Spring Lath Mattresses, -Ift Gin wido, 30a; Ift 27a Gd ; 3(t Gin, 25. ; 3 foot, 22. Gd ; 2ft Gin, 20s ; 2ft 17sGl. GKATKS-FullKegiatorGratca (guiiran teed), from 2i)s to22s Gtl; Parlour Grates, 10. d to 12s 3d ; Kitchen Grates, 12s Gd to JGs ; Kltohei Pangea, from 8"s to 90s; Colonial Ovens, fron 18s to 2G.; Tomb Hails, 10a to 23s Gd tho section Sash Weights, 10s Gd per cwt; Largo Boilers 12s Gd to Us; Iron Saucopans, 2b 9d to (is 9.1 Frying Pans, 2a to 2s 9d; Galvanized Iron Wash tubs. 3s Gd to 9s; Galvanized Bucliots, Is 8d to 2 Gd; Slop Pails, 3s Gd to 5a Gd ; Largo Bathe, 25 to 32s Gd ; Bullock and Traco Chains, Id por lb Iron Kitchen Sinks, 20s ; Chimney Cowls, 208 tt 22a Gd ; Cheoso Presses, 100s; Iron Lasts, Id pcs lb; Common and Patent Blocks, fron 15s Gd to 35s Cd tho Bet (stropped): Paten Clothes Horaeß 6a each. TINWAHK of all descriptions on hand, at the lowest price? Pleaae call nnd examine for yourselves PAINT—AII shades, alroady mixed and road) for ueo, from Ss to 9s a gallon ; Bed Oxide o Iron Paint, 3 shados. for priming or outsidt painting, at Id por lb.; Oak, Carriage, ant Furniture Varnish, 10a per gallon; Paint Oil 33 3d to la 3d per gallon. Saucoa of all dcacrlp ttona on hand cheap. BRUSH WAUK-ot al descriptions, too numerous to mention, at tin lowest prices. BELLOWS-lland Bellows, 2i to is; Blight Gs: Butchers', Gs ; Painters', Ga Blacksmiths', 7s Gd to 130s ; Fancy Bellows, 7s tt 9s. SOAP—First Prize, Parnoll Soap, 5d to Is G' per bar; Scented Soap, 2d to Gi por cake BISCUITS—PIain and Fanov Biscuits at tin lowest prices ; Soda Water, Lemonade, nnd al kinds of Cordials on hand at equally Low Prico? HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD XX BTORHIB. cheaper than any place in town ROPE—Clotho. Lines, and ropn ot all de scrip tions. PATENT STICKING PLASTEH.dom up in tin boxes. Blue, for wa-hing, at 10.1 po )b. POTTERY, of all descriptiotiß, includini Vases, Bread-pans, Washing Bowls, Rust! Scats. Surface'Mies, and Tiles of every kind BASKICTWAKK.of all deacriptiona.vcry chenD Chnrnß and Wooden Tubs, great qtian'.itles t< chooso from. FURNITUBK, tho BEST am CHEAPEST ia town. BARROWS, Toy am Navvy Barrows, on hand, very cheap. Al kinds of Boots on hand to chooso from. Pleas call and see our Pompadour Shoos, very cheap as we aro the only party in town selling thorn Patont Preserving Tins very cheap, from IJd ti to 7d; Timbor Jacks, and John McLeods Paten Safety Jack, at lowest prioes; Iron and Woodoi Bodsteads at lowest Drice oaddlerv. WS. ,r O NE ! • Having Just landed ex ' Fernglen Loch'Doon,' and 'Scottish Lassie' a largeassoit ment'of all kinda of HARNESS MOUNTING! ho ia now prepared to execute all orders fo Carriage, Buggy, Single or Pair Horse, Gig o Dog Cart, Single or Tandem Harness. STRONG DURABLE STOCK SADDLES Our own make, complete with Mounts, from £3 ss. Od. Always on hand, a Larbb Stock of CAH SPRING CART, ,DRAY AND FARA HARNES W.P.J. has always v largo goneral stock, con prising Racing, Stcoplcchaso, and Huntini Baddies und Bridles, Stable Requisites, Suiiuuo; and Winter llorecclothing. Valises, Portmuu toaux, Courier Bags, Waterproof Paste fo: Saddles and Harness, Compos, Oils, Sec. PLY NETS IN GREAT VARIETY. ELLIMAN3 EMBROCATION. JUS'I AKIUVKD. A large stock of latest improved extra stroni PACK £ ADDLES always on hand. From GOs Fivo per cent. Discount allowed for Cash, W. 8. JONES, QUEEN-STUEKT. AUOKLAND. XnCCLE'S SULPHUR HAIR RE- Hi BTORER Will completely restore in a fow days Groy ci prematurely Light Hair to its Original Colour, Gloss, and Beauty, withont tho slightest chance of injury. Eccle's Hair Restorer is ono of the best offered for sale. It effects its objects satis factorily in a fow days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoroughly cleanses the head 'rom Scurf and Dandruff, and causes the growth _f now hair, and preventing it from falling oil, :.old in bottles, 2s Gd each. Prepared and soltl by M. Ecclcs, Dispensing Cnomist, Uewin's Buildings, Wello.ley-Btreet, and aold by all .esuectablo Hairdressers P. ItEYtl OUND LIVERY AND UT BAIT STABLE, QU KEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, 51ood Saddle Horses and Busfiiss. Horses h'oken to Suddlo and Harness. A civil aud xporienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG, Proprietor.



i .Boots ana isnoes. To O X OUT FOR THK BLUE ROOT. C. D 11 0 O X E S Is Boiling tho wholo of his Stock of Splondld | BOOTS AND SIIO E S ! (English and Colonial) j AT COST PRICE, EOR ONE MONTH. j A fow linos of Women's Kid Elastio Sides, I blzos 5 and 0, at Half tholr Cost, I Tho Lnrgost Stock In Auckland to Select rom CALL EARLY. ; C. B ROOK ES, : Rluk Root, [ Opposite Garlick Se Cranwell's. > Hotel s 1 ACCIDEN T A L HOTEL. ; ALBKBT FISHER ', (Formerly w'.th Mr. John Counlnnd, Thames 1 Hotel, nnd Into of tho Imperial and Prlnco • ot Wales llotols, Wellington), J Begs to inform iho Public, hia Patrons, and ■ Frionds that he has purchased tho far-famotl OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. , Tlut additions and alterations, conducive to tlio ) greater comfort and coiivouienco of tho Public, , have boon completed, and that ovory endeavour r will bo made, antl no expense snared, to inain -3 tain tho high reputation of th Houso. I THE CAKE. \ This department, under the management of l an oxpi■rlctici'il chief, will be conducted on a J acalo worthy of Iho immo and fame of tho r OCOtDICNT.-I.JIOTKI.. r/\UiSEN*a 11 U T E U, '• Corner of f ymoiuls-strcet and Kybor Pais Road. : C. K. GUNDRY having purchasod tho abovo J woll-known Hotel, haa much ploasuro In • informing his Friends and tlio Publio generally r that ho will koop tho choiceat hi amis of Winos " antl Spirits, antl trusts by civility aud ■ attention to morlt their patronage Hancock's Spauklino Ales. 11l ER R V HOTEL, NORTHCOTE ' LATK STOKES' POINT, ; J, MAXWELL, ruontiETOU. • AccommodEtlon for Travellora. Saddle Horsoa 1 on lllro. j I\/1 R. JOHN GROGaN (lute ol tno 1 It I Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga), begs to ,' inform tho Publlo of Aiicklund that ho has taken over (from Mra C. Aloellct) that well : known Hotel in Upper Queen Btreet THE J QUEK'N'd HEAD; antl tiitiits by keeping ' Liquors o( tbo Best Brands only, to recoivo ti .' fair sharo ot patronage. MrUiogan will also bo 1 glad to boo any of his friendß from Onehunga ' when they are In town. Flrst-olußsaccommoda ; tion. Good iictia. j Ijl CLARK ST A EV, 1 L' • formerly of tho City Club ( ately of the 1 Terminus Hotel, Helonsvillo), having bouglit '■ tho Freehold of tho Whanoikki Hoiiti. from f Mr Outlier, bogs to Inform visitors that no effort I will bo apiirod to afford Batlßfactlon. ' Horsos and Ploasuro Boata on Hlru. • VITA RKWrO RT 11 UOTli L, . YT MAHURANGI. 1* G. F. SUCH, PnoritißTOß, t Flrst-oluss accommodation for Travellers. : Boats can be obtained ou reasonable tonus. ' Horses ou hire. ;' Tlio steamer from Aucklaiil arrives and de • purta twice a-weoli. ' ? rl^o TouiasTs^TdniEiTs 15' _ S J. s a ? VISITING AUCKLAND I! Cg _. | ELL E RBL I E II OT EL § | l g P,s : t. AND PUBLIC GARDENS. w ~ 0 a| g:^ » t;.WAI WB R A HOTE I. T? , c ~ _ , _-______-—_ - g b.2 (Hot Sl'BiNas and Mlnertt] o5 . §3 Curativo Hatha). «•« §S L A X E ~~U O U S E, || D OHINEMUTU, ROTORUA §^ i, *§ (Suiritl-u and othor Bathß ol ~| 1 S _ every description). g a 0 -S ' -BTERII AC E 11 OTE I„ feS 1 ow ________«__-_---—_-_--—-—_—--——__--—-_— Jg I gS TARAWERA (Wairoa),in the || < S ;_, vicinity Of tlio l.'Alt-I'AM. 1) g3 Ho § Rotomahana Tkuiiackh, one «^ v of tho VVordor apots of the 'j.S 0 o World. -g^S t I ROBERT GRAHAM, Cjs ■• _] PROPRIETOR. O j| Venetian uiinua. HE AUCKLAND UAr3 VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY. '' ESTAULISIIKD ISOI. jj TRADE MARK. i DED AMERICAN PINE VENETIAN '• XV BLINDS 1 (Wholesale and Retail.) :- Blinds sent to all parta of tbo Colony on the i. Shortest Notice on remittance of ordor. i- Our Blinds aro Lighter and Cheapor than the c Imported ron blinds. I A. AND A. BUSBY :. (Ltto M. Morton Busby), '• Pbactical Blind Marers& Wiuk-Wohkkus 9 Corner of Cook and Grey Streets, tl Markot Squaro Auckland N.Z. .1 , 9 " THE AUCKLAND DERATED WATER COMPANY, t ORNEU OF WVLLESLKY AND ALUKKT-STnEET , Q Manager : Me. Geo. Glkdbill, " WHOLESALE ONLY. The abovo Compnny, in commencing business, beg to intlmato that it is their intention to Manu facture a Kirst-claes Article at the lowest pos sible prick, ond being in possession of Appli ances which no other lltm in tho trado possess, thoy can, with contldonco defy competition, as the following prices will provo : — Prices from and after Fobruary 1,1881, £ c. d, Ico (in large quantitioß, por agreement), perlb 0 0 3 iEratcd Waterc, I.emonndo, Sodawater, Ginger-ale, Ginger Beer, Raspborry ade, Tonic Water, at per dozen ..013 Lemon Cordial, Peppermint do., Clovo do., Raspberry no., at por doj;en .. Ola 0 Ginger Wine, per dozen 110 Ginger Wino (in bulk), por gallon .. 010 0 Quinino Wino, pcrdozsn 2 0 0 Lime-juico Cordial, per dozen .. .. 01G 0 S Sarsaparilla, per dozen 110 0 ,' Stoughton Bitters, per dozon .. ..140 .. Orange Bitters, per dozen 1 lfi 0 _ Twenty per cent, di .count will 1)9 allowed off r tho abovo pricea for cash, or if tho acoount is r paid on or beforo the 15th day of each month. 11 accounts aro not paid beforo that dato, tho full amount will be charged. '. Country customorß will bo supplied at tho above prices, but all packing cases and bottles will be charged for, and a reasonable allowanco will bo made for canes when returned, accord ing to their conoition. Bottles and stoppers I when retnrned will bo allowed for at mark _t i prices, 1 Particular care will bo takon in paoking good?. Customers aro particularly requested to advißO the return of empty bottles, by post cardlor other wise, aB cases frequently disappear in a mo. t mysterious manner from tho Auckland wharf. All bottles not returned will bo charged for at market prices T\/- ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. v JUST OPENED, ' Foit me Pkhsknt and Coming Season, r A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Of r LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, P In Chip, Straw. Felt. Beaver, Boal, &c. \ NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, , NEW DRESS GOODS, Sec A. LOVET T, DRAPER, W E L I, X S I, X V - S T It E X T. ', TVruRTII SHORE AJND WAIWERA 1 -^ ROYAL MAIL COACH. 1 Time Table.— Loavo Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every ' MOND _y, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of tho !) a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at the Lako, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wtido, and Orcwu. Leavo Waiwera Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for tho North Shore. JAMES LORD,) } Proprietors, JAMES DODD,) MONEY AXIVANCED (ou Jewellery, Watches, Plate, Clothing, and Mer chandise of overy description), iv bums ol from J ono shilling to .150,-3. A. Asilßli, City Loan Cilice, opposite Markot Entrance, Qucen-streot.



Land anl Estate Agents. | fl/T J. MUSo and uO. j LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, I SHORTLANDSTREETS I (Next auove Bank ok Niuv South Wales). I nx I IAA PI I Kvl\ ut o'irrcnt rates of In obO'UUu teres., in eutna of £50 and up ward?. CITX. SUBURBAN, AND RURAL PRO PERTY for sale in all parts of tbo Provinco, nnd the fullest information to bo obtained by intending Sottlora or Investors. F. J. MOSS & CO., Shortland-Bti'cet. JT\ O R SALE An Eight-roomed Houso in Park Road, new and with lino vlow. An Eight-loomed HotiFo in Remnera, beauti fully situated, well-built, anil with ono aero garden and orchard. A Valuablo and Splendid Property of twonty four acres, with lino largo House, nt Onehunga. A largo antl convenient Besidonco, with aix acres beautifully planted and lino orchard. An Eight roomed House and one aero garden antl orchard, in oxcollent position. And Boveral othor Suburban Properties, On easy teiiiis. PONSONBY.—Two Houses (Grooms and I rooniß rcnpoclively), lv thorough ropuir, for only £303. F. J. MO -S _ CO., Shortland-stroet. FOR S A L B - A woll-built Dwiilling-hoiißO and line gar den in Edinburgh-street, Newton. To bo cold on easy terms, und for only £380. F. J. MO-S & CO., thort'.and-strcct A KINK BLOCK of 170 acres in tho bout part of tho Piako district; naturally fenced on twOßidoti, untl soil of llrat-rate quality. Eor snlo. —Apply to H". .1. MOSS & 0.;., Sliortlaiid-atrcot. BUILDING SHH.TIONS, at Brighton (Pamoll). to bo hoI.I on application lo F. J. MOSS and Ci>. Slioriliinil alreet. JEASEIIULI) FOR SALIC—Iho lenso of __ l"i uciyb. in trie of Ihe moat beautiful aril coiiiiuaiidit'g piisitons, fur 6(1 years, at.til per 1 year.—F. .1. MU.a St CO.. Shot tlnnd-stronr. i \\! A l lc A T °- (itlij ACiiiii. -A voiy lii.o properly, near a rail way Htuli'.ui antl widi regular uleiini cuiiiiiiiuii cation. This H'sluto is largely improved, with excellent ilwolling-housti and fui in-liiiililliiga These Prouorlies will be sold nt a low price and on otuy tei-niH —Apply lo I >A(IL._N DISTBICr. --A line properly of liUd XV Atiros. 80 aci-OH eloiireil, and in splendid grass; the ii'iiu.'iuler lnuh : will tako grata by Bui-faee Miwlng. DwiiHliut-liiiiiwi and til necea Pary farm bul_dlng».-F. J. MOSd Se CO., Short luiitl-Btreet. F. J. MOSH te ("•>., Hbtirtland-Btl'_o'., Rural Land. WAIKATO "l Several Valuable Proporlliw, cul- WAH'A Llvuti-duroiily partly in proved, WAITOA )■ anil ntngliig from ISII 10 2501) 11IAKO I aeies, f..r unlu in Ihc.u uaHlly WAIIIOU ; nceuaalblo distriots. WAIKATO.-'.! Valuable ttluckn of 0,000 nnd 5,8-iO acres. To bo aold in tlio whole or In part. PAPAKUIU mVvli'ii'im.' 01 I I'''l"»n t.f vinled extent- Al Ar. 11 l_ I_ U. I .... , m, ~ | •w viifii\ * 1101110',) to hi.o neio--in WAII-UA auuill ,- ,i ~_„ ...„I|. M „|||,.,l and n'rAIHIIIIT I tiuiie weii-Hctiitit auti MAUKU well-known districts. WAIUKU J WAIRUAJNORTII.-An KHtuto of IL'IIO acres, wry lino lantl, a t,renter part In cultivation. HUD acres very rich land, well grassed and cultivate-I. KAIPARA,—I 'JOO acres flno limestone country. BAY OF PLKNTY.-'-000 acres, near Tauranga. POVICRTY BAY.-IKIOO acres lino land, wel grafsotl, and a splendid sheep tun. HAW XX S BAY,--;HI,000 acres lino Bbcop ooun liy. KAIPARA.- 10,000 acrca cattle run, to bo bought at a low llgui-c. F. J. MOSS Se CO.. Hhortlnntl-Htreet. LAND, INVESTMENT AND TRUST AOENCV. UNDICR THE MANAOEMEUT OF OEOKGK ERASER, VALUATOR, INVESTING AND ESTATE AGENT, AND PUBLIC AUDITOR AND ACCOUNTANT. Foil Tint ."ai.k ok Puhc-hask of Properties. Tun Invicstmicnt of Money. lii tc Manacji-Mknt of Kit ites for Trustees and others, SKILLED SELECTOR! AND VALL ERS FOR PUHCIimNQ AND SELECTING. The attention of porsons Bet-king investments, combining iirolit with security, antl of Colonials auti Immigrants doelring to settle on really good laud, ia iciinented to tho fact that this Agency has now for sale, amongst a number of oilier proportlos of a vidiublo chnraoter, fcventl very excellent Agricnltui _ Varins ready at once for occupation, having nearly all tho rough work tlone, feueea et'eeto-l, aud ooiuforublo farm bouaei built, and largo pari of Iho la'.il laid down in grass, at reasonabln price.., in Botlled diairiets, untl popsosning Railway iind other facilities for bringing protltico to market. FOR BALE-TIIE FOLLOWING PROPER THIS, I—First class Farm, Main south 1 load, at out 350 aorea very rich volouiiioFOt!,cnltivaU.d, fenced anil subdivided; wlih a beautiful HciiUno, (Hid all neco'Sar.' outbuilding/, "Ith lino orchard ami gard-n. Price very cheap; a bargain, and terms easy. AS—Upper Waikato, largo Improved Farm, of 8W aorea. with hoiian untl neuwHary outbtilld inga, no»r Railway Mtatlon. Central and ilsing d let riot. A23—Fiuo littio l f»rin, "3 acre*, in Bombay District; llrst-claaa volcanio soil, nearly all In grits.; goo! houso. OlTored exceptionally cheap. A'.',") Lane farm, 1120 acres, flrat-clsss volcanic soil; 100 acrea btish ; soil tin_tulatiug. Price moderate. Easy term.. A33—Farm, Waikato Valley, 303 aores, partly fonccd, anil in grtife ; good house, garden, aud orchard. Railway ronveuioncea, Al-i-l'nkeVohi- Diatriet, 1180 acres unimproved undulating, volcanic land ; 150 acres bitßli with valuable timber. Will be sold clump. Alo—Bcsidencoand valuablo Allotment, Kyber Pas . Road, near St. Sepulchre's New Church, A3—Beautiful Farm of 3..0 acres, willi large family residence; ftnceil, sub-dividotl, large I art cultivated aud in grass, nenr Railway Station, within easy disUnco ot Auckland. Vory cheap. All—Fino Country Residence, with 0 acres of land (7 acres in good gra«f, ami 2 acres in orchard), garden, avenue, a«d shrubberlca ; Ot chard l« full bearing, and house of 7 rooms, with man's room, stablo, coacli-liouati, etc. Fullor descriptions with Particulars on appli cation to GEORGE FKA3ICR i Investment. lJind and Trust Agency, INSTATE AND PROPERTY AGENCY. C-a. FOR IMMEIMATK SALK : TO DRA.PKRS.-Tho good-will of a flourishing Drapery Bttainess closo to tho city, und free held promlso-", consi-ting of Two Shops and five rooms o-ch ; also, Threc-roomod Cot tago Hltuato at corner of Sjmonis and Kabt streets, frontager 33 and O.i fo?t rc«]if o'ivelv. Thi. is a splendid opportunity for procuring a iirat-rato property and excellent bti3in«as. Applicationa should bo mado Immediately to advertiacr, aa the property will bo offered for a fow days only. 11l health is the only reason why the property is In tho msrkot. Stock-in-trado and Book Dobts at a valua tion. FINE BUILDING SITES at Mount Albert; grand cltanoe for city mon of securing go .d freeholds in a rapidly rising locality on vory caay tcrma. Plana and p .rticiilnrs at ofllco. NORFOLK-STRKET.-A new well - fUltdied Four-roomed iloti'e: freehold allotment 33 1 by 100. Great bargain. £200. CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENT, Mount Eden, two minutes from Railway Station, £2 por foot. Uncxoept'oually rasy terms. , EIGHT-KOOMEI) RESIDENCE - tuburban. Fino sea view; largo orchard; splendid abow of plums, _£c. Ono aero ground—woll laid out. Small cash payment only required —easiest terms for remainder. A BARGAIN.—Extra well-finished Six-roomed House, with Bath-room, copper bollor, nnd every convenience, nearly now ; lareoAllot ' ment, hnvifg frontages to Nofolk and Cameron strnts, clo.o to Ponsonby Road. Price, only £1!0. ' TWO substantial well ■ built Sovsn - roomed HOUSE", with nice grounds, William and '. Howe streets. £100 each. FINE PROPERTY, having frontat.es to Great North Road and Briabano and Stnnley Ptrccts, being nearly ha'f an aero in ex'ent, with good sjvon-roomo 1 House, well built and newly painted ; waternndgas. Spl-'ndid viow. Can bo had cheap, and on caay terms. SHOP nnd DWELLING-HOUSE, also Cottage, in tbo city; good position, A flno oppor tunity for a young tradesman. Prico very low. TWO HOUSES Pompclier-strcet, Ponsonby; ono four and one six rooms; 10 x 70 allot ment; well, pump, tanks, and overy 'con veniens. On sale for month only,—Prico very low—only £305. ■ HIRE it SHOPS, Victoria-street, leasehold, 38 years unexpired. Cheap. RKGHJNT-STKEI-T-Five-roomod Houao for Bala cheap, 20,000 ACRES, Great Birrlor Island, farming nnd timber land, from (Is per acre; choice elections. TWO ISLANDS, Port Fitzroy, 150 acres; £100. FOUR-ROOMKD ROUS I', i_ Fivo-roomed Houses, Six-roomed Houses, in Nowton, Ponsonby and elsewhere Numerous other Properties in various parts ot the Provincial District. TWO Lnrgo Blocks Nativo Land. Bay of Plenty tta. Register of Properties can bo inspected at tho OUice—Sltisurunci) Buildings. WANTED: To pnrcliaeo, v Frcohold Site or Shop, in or noar Queei_-3treet; good price. Purchasers for Stocks and Shares also for Farms and other Properties. Good Bills for Uiscount at Rcnsouablo Rates. Freehold Securities for various auma of money, at Current Rates, TO LET: ON LEASE, Largo Buslnoea Premises, Durham street Wcat; splendid cellarage; fu-.t-class entrances.—Cheap, for term of years. TEN-ROOMFCD HOUSK and nearly 1 acres of land, Mount Rosklll Road; lovely spot: rent very low lo good tenant for ono-or two years. TWO SHOPS (with dwelling attached) in -Jymonds-street; good stand. Can bo had Or 10 yeara at low rental. A GOOD EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSK (with immediate possession), with overy conven ience, antl I'irge picco of land in garden and orchard, in Ponsonby district. For further particulars aud cards to vlow apply to J. 11. RA-VDERSON, BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COAT MISSION AGKNT, 5, New Zealand Insurance Ruildings, auckland r.UODL I H ' s \j. TIME TABLE: , Leaves Oucliungu— j Leaves Auckland ! 8.30 R.it, iL'nooii ! 2.30 p.m. | _L3op.nl. I Saturday nlulits — I C3OP.UI. I 11p.m. ' S._CS_L COAOUUi. A3 FEB AGIIBBMIfiNT.



I Land and Estate Agents j "V,\r a- IVI ss t.Ab X_, j ESTATE & GENERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, NO. 29, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. I Tho advertiacr, having had 17 yeara' ex perience, and being intimately acquainted with all properties now in his hands for Bale, can adviao intondiug Sottlora in thoir choice of land. FAUMS.from 00 to 8,000 acres, on band. Full particulars on application, Sovoral good In vestments for Capitalisto. Commissions of ovory description oxeouted for CeuntrvSettlers at low rates. i Joseph Gane, I (G.E.Clark Fortstreot. I \ Cambridge. LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Fort-street, Auckland, and Duke- Btreot, Cambridge. r. LA R X AND p AN E From tholr long resldonoo in Waikato, their thorough knowledge of tho various Soils com prised in tho Auokland Provincial District, and thoir prnctioal accquaintanco with Agriculture, aro in posscßaion of facta that onablo thorn to givo tho niOßt roiiablo information to Purchasers of Land; or, thoae seeking Sato Securities for Investment of Capital, FOR SALE. 800 ncros, Houeo and Buildings, partly In grass, and GO acres turnips. 200 aoros, Homo and Shods, 100 acres In grass, excellent quality. 012 acros, unimproved, good district. 1200 acres. Improved, good Dwelling, Out houses, &c., orchard antl plantations. 150 acres reclaimed swamp, fenced and Bub divided. . ~.. 810 acres, in grass, good buildings, noar rall- J3l' acros good cultivated farm, largo out buildings, and comfortablo Homo. Other Properties for Sale, small or largo ; lull parlioulard from tlio ailvortlsois. Sewing Macnines. [KsrAIILISHKD 1855.] v Special Appointment to HibExoei.- I.KNUY THK UOVKIINOII.I YV Ii tt IIAKEsrjH:AI{ & c*° 4G IJukkn-Stbebt, Auckland. Wn SILK AND WOOL MERCHANTS, IMPORTER SKWING MACHINE MANUFACTURERS. Havo ri'ooived.and aro tlally expecting, fresh adtlllionsto tholr btoukof CREWELS, WOOLS, SILK*, nnd FANCY GOOD-!. , . .. , They also beg to call special attention to tholr ahlpiiionls of the celebrated , " IJOMHSTIC" Sowing Machltto, m»do by the woll known nnd long CHtablished hi'iiis. UIiOVI-llfc lIAKICH, amalgamated with tho Domestic B.M. Co., antl who, hy their joint ell'uru, havo stepped bo far nliettd of v I other makera, that every im-vo is being strained by all new and old linns to alter or make their nittohlnca as no»r aathey dure go-to thl_i splen did prodiictiou ; untl in Homecasew, PUFIfINU and LIES (white aud black) tiro resorted to to try anil noil Inferior article.. W. 11. «. & Co.linvo lieun practically engtigod In makingSowUg MochiuO-upWiiiisutM years, and they recently declined llin agency of a machine (now b.-ing pulled into the market by an Aucklnntl deal«r) on tho ground of its 1 not being siilllciently well mado for the trade. Ho not lie gulled, or get swindled with Heeontlliand or inferior goods tin the holf-a crown a week principle: but. eavo your money, antl buy for caah at 25 percent, leaa price and ensuro a thoroughly reliable and new machine. , ~ Cull and Sco for yourselves. And If you can i buy for cash, you may aa woll havo a good as a bad article. _, ___ W. 11. BHAKKRPKARE Se CO., Opposito the Market, Queon-streot, Auckland. MACHINES REPAIRED. i Drapery. A.i \t\ MEN'S New Bannockbuin £\J \J Tweed Suits at 29s Od ; worth 00s, At Coombo-,' 02, Queon-streot, , NOTICE.— To be Bold tor Cash, Fifty Dozen Men'" Flax Shirt", 3s lid, worth 5a • lid, at COOMIiKB', 02, Quocn-stroot. rpy WORKING MEN : a Bargain,—soo 1 Pairs Printed Mole Trousers, ot 7s Cd ' worth 10a Gill, at COOMIIES", 02, Queen-street. I XTEEP YOUR HEAD UOOL.—Pith I\. Helmet Hats, from p.. lid, at COOMBES' ■ 92, Quooußtreet. ' jHALI- and See me? 1 Can Givo You V / Threo Pairs of Youtlui' German Thread ' Sox, for 2a (5d ; splendid valno. — SAMUEL Coomiiich, City Clothing Mart, 02 Queen-Btreet BEFOKE Making Up Your Out.it for tho Melbourne Exhibition, Call and In Bp»ct tho Stock of Amorican Travelling 1 runks at COOMIIES', 02, Quoen-atreet. WANTED KNOWN, 500 Men's and Youths' Fashlonablo Hats. Bought a ' lot, to bo Bold ut 2a OU, worth 7fl Gd, at Goomuks , 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombeshaa just Opened up his Stock of Summer (nothing, which will bo sold Cheap. ; Mh.- City Clothing Mart, 92 Quocn-Bireef \\rANTED KNOWN, Just Opened a ' IT Largo Lot ot Gouts' Straw Hats, from ' Gd, nt Coomues' City lothing Mart, 02, Queen ' Btreet, WANTED KNOWN, 300 Men's and Boys' Cloth Cap., at la: a lot worth 3a 6d, at Coomhis', 92, Quecnstroot. WANTED KNOWN, You Can Get a Good Pair of Sox for| fid, at Coomuks' '* 02 Quoen-Btreet. \\T ANTED KNOWN, Just Opened up VV a Splendid Lot of Youths' Rogattn Shirts, all new Patterns, nt Coomues' City Clothing Mart 92 Uueen-itroct. DCAKBItO' j_T OUS E, W II A N G A It E I. H. A. MoKEAN, DRAPER. GROCER, 'AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER. IT. A McKkan in thanking hia numorous ' Friends and tho Public generally for past favours, respectfully informs them that owing to tho liberal support hitherto accorded him ho has beon üblo to mako satisfactory arrange ments for DIRItCT SHIPMENTS FROM HOME (Through Leading Houses) of a SUPERIOR CLASS of GOODS, suitablo both for Town nnd Country, which for Style and Quality, cannot I bo Surpassed. NoTclties for Christmas and tho Holidays to arrive Choico ABBOrtmonts of Millinery, Mantles, &0.. : constantly arriving. H. A, McKean begs to draw special attention to tho CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Which will bo found to contain Men's, Boys', and Youths' Ciothino ot FIRST CLASS VALUE at MODERATE PRICKS, aolected personally with a viow to tho requirements of tho Distriot. PRIZE MOSGIEL TWEED. In tho Grocery Department similar advan tages aro olTored. Al Tea, Ohoico Christmas' Fruits, Sec, Sec, Ironmongery nnd Tinware- Crockery and Glassware, Garten Seeds, Sta ; tioncry and Stamp Agent for the Auckland Evening Star and "Observer" Auckland Musio Warehouso Pond's Homoeopathic Medicines. jvieaicai ;IT I T C HE N S I CKLEBRATED J^LOOD RESTORER. J Tbo Proprietor of thoabovohas lately received complaints that intending purchasers of his , Medicine have had forcofl upon them in return for Until- money bottles labelled as if in imita tion of his renowned medicino, but found on opening to contain somo componnd totally ; different, and of no morit whatever. Poor peoplo who havo paid thoir monoy away expecting to havo glvon to them what thoy ; asltod for and needed, havo bcon distressed to iind themselves heartlessly victimised in tho abovo manner, and have told their troubles to • Mr Hitchens, who hereby cautions illegitimate j diapensors of medicino, and warns them to coaso ■ from tho error of thoir ways, as ho will not Eubmit to such unfair and unjust practises, hut I will in future prosecute with tho utmost rigour ; of tho law any person found guilty of infringing his rights, and who is guilty ot so serious a crime against suffering humanity as to sell a worthless mixtnro to sick people under tho protenco of its being a medicino of high repute, ' PUBLIC NOTIOK Notico is horeby civen that Mr Sharland (of tho Arm of J. C. Sharland and Co.) has no i longer any authority to soil "Hitchen's Cele brated Blood Rcstoror." NOTICE TO THE SICK AND DIS RESSED N.B.—Any Bick persons who have spent thoir all in tho vain hopo of obtaining bone.it from any worthless compound sold in imitation of tho abovo eelobrated Blood Restorer aro hereby informed that Mr Hitchens will undortako their euro even now, and will do co on the oxpross understanding of "No Cure, no Pay." CAUTION TO BUYERS. When buying, be sura you ask for Hitchens Blood Restorer. J4 BSI J) OW N STAY AND CORSET MAKER, UPPER HOBSON-STHEE.T. Established 1861. Every Description op Stay Corsets, (fee. fcSui-GiuAL Belts, ui-on ran Latesi.' iMl'l-OVKMIfNTS. Suoulukh SI-HAW Mads to Ost'Kr^ 1 Country Orders Punctually Attondod Xo



.for (Sale. Tl IK 1 jp OLDFI EL D. WIIANGAPOUA ESTATE. This Proporty is now 0 Pjj'E N FOR LEASE FOIt GOLD-MINING PURPOSES, On the following terms :— CLAIMS to be Three: Acres in oxtont, REN T- For First Two Years £2103 por aero For Second Two Years £1 por acre For Romaining Three Ycara .... £6 por acre Leases will be granted for 7 Yours, and will contain a Purchasing Clause, to bo exercised at option of tho Lcaeeo within One Year from dato ofLcato. Tho Leases will bo prepared by tho Company's Solicitors, and will contain sucli Covonauts and Conditions as they may deem necessary, and tlio Company undortako that tlio cost to Lessee for a Leaso shall not exceed Threo Guineas, oxolusivo of Stamp and ltcglstrution Foea. Tho Survo B will bo mado by Company's Sur veyors, and iho cost of any Survoy for a Lease shall not exceed Five Guineas. C. A, HARRIS, Jen„ Manager N.Z. Timbor Co. (Limited). Auckland, itb February, 1881. (iUUSUIItJDLB. v. XX DURA ND, V j<s&-_ ,)| .O • GUNMAKER, IrUWr. , )Mg W. W. OItKKNKII'B AGENT, H* _'-._/ 7 - -'_. QUEKN-STRI.HT, Ai/oiII.AND, _ _'■ . Noxt Albert Hotel. \jt'\\ I'M GUNS AT COST PRICE, V- Aa^jf By W. W. Oreenor, Scott V^W w uno Sons, and Wottley X./ Richards. Hk" Hammbiii.kss and otiibu Guns, I V CIIOKKIiOHK, &C. (_ss&'. Albo, For Sale, t^Jl-jl A fuw C°o<l TELESCOI'KS. WTW. H A' AAliV ' GUNMAKER, 168, QUKKI.-t.Tlll_.-T, AUCKLAND, Agont for W, and C. Hcutt, and f-on's Gmifl, Bogs to announce tlio arrival of a hplondldfchlp inont of Grooners Se Blund's HAMMERLESS AND CHOKEBORE GUNs, together with extensive ahlpmonts from W and 0, Scott & Sons, Isaac llolli. Se Sona, P Webloy & Son, and other makers. __ llainmei'leaa (lima .. .. £15 to £113 Double liroeeli-loudcra .. £0 to £18 Single ditto £5 to £7 Doublo Muzzlo loutlors £2 15a to £10 Single ditto & 110s to £5 Snider Carbines £3 10s to £5 Martini-Henry Rillcs .. .. £0 to £10 Saloon hides .. .. £1 Is to £3 5a Revolvers £1 to £5 , Air Uuns, aliooting ball or shot £1 10s \ DIRECT SHIPMENTS OK SI'OHTINO POWDKR Shot. ( -ttiis, Wads, Cartridges, Cases, Hide and Revolver Ammunition, Shot Concentrators, &c Gun Ca.es, Cartridge and Uamo liaga, Cartridge Bolts.Gun Covers, Rccappora, Turnovers, Pow dor iriasks, Shot Pouuhcs, Sco,, Eyes for Bird stalling. Fikbarmb I'unotiAs.cD, or Exchanged, Repairs promptly and eillclently done. -HT W.11.11, draws special attention to his Shooting Gallery, 10 yards long, whoro lire arms may bo tested by intending purchasers. Ot't'ii for l.iflo and Pistol Practico dully. DEVITT, Wnnmaker, Ui, Queen. o strcot, Auckland, opposito the Markot houao. Katabiiahod, 85.1.—Always in Stook and to arrive by diroot iinyortalion from England mado to advorliaora own order,—Chokebore Hrecch-loadlng Guns, Doublo and Singlo Muzzlo loadore, Bioeeh-loading Uovolvera, Breech-load ing Rook and Rabbit Rifios, Gamo Bags, Gun Casen, l'owdor Flasks, Shot Pouches, aud every article nscoaaary to complete tho outfit of a sportsman. An assortment of every description of Revolver Cartridges, and all tho best Brands in Sporting Powders aro imported direct from tho niakors by tbo advertiser, who can guarnntoo thoir good quality. Cartridges for the Knllotd, Snider and Torry Rillea. Metallic Cartridge Casts, Chilled Shot and other speci alities always on hand. Country dealers liborally dealt -vlth. Guns He-stocked, Browned, etc., and overy other kind of Firearm Repaired at reasonable pr icoa . Notice.—Just to hand, a lot of good Borv iccablo C. K. Chokebore Hroech loading Guns choup. Tho lamest Btock in Auckland to chooso from. Also, In stock, a urge assortment of Firewnrka of tho IbOßt ualitv. Flailing Tackle Oil and Colour MercHantß. \TI_W PAPERHANGINGS ___ »OR 18SC. Largo and Small Buyers of Paperhangings w 1 do well to cull t HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsiuianqinos, Oil, Colour, Se Gns3 Warehouse, 28 & 30. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND Whoro may bo inspected ono of the largost. and best-selected Stocks of Poporhanginga in Now Zealand, From id por piece to tho moat coetly. GILT Se STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING. In Groat Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branchbs, At lowest poaalble rates. Oils, Colours, Glass, Varnishes, Brnshviare Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials Sec, Sea. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. WP II ILLI PP S & SON • Havo received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS N PAPERHANGINGS, And in Great arieiy. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TION3 For Privato Halls. Publio Saloons, Bars, Thtntros, Sec, Sec GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hofaian and Scrim, allqualitioa Oil and Whito Load in wood and iron Paints, Varniahes, and all Trade Sundries Plato Sheet, Ornamontal Photo Opul Silvered Plato nnd Flutod Glass Glaas Shades, Artiste' Materials Gilt Mouldings, PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FANOY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, Sec, Sec. Sec, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97. QUEEN-STREET. JbJlectnc Bells. TIbECTEIC "DELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC T>Kl_ LSI LKCTRIC li KUSi T. PEACOCK has ust received a shipment o tho abovo, which cau bo thoroughly rccom i mended to Householders on tlio followloK grounds. Thoy nro modcrato in cost; com munication can readily bo mado with any or all of the rooms in the house. Singlo strokes of a telegraphic character can bo mado, or the bell bo rung continuously at will. No dangerous acids aro used with tho battery, and it involvos no trouble One can be seen on operation, and prices obtained by applying to T. PEACOCK, Optician, SHORTLAND-STREET jJIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WuRKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Faotory to doublo its former size, nnd mado costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to com poto with any factories in New Zealand or Now South Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered tho extensive altera tions unavoidable, is tlio beat Kuarantco of tlio superior character of thoir goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited,



rpARANAKI DYIfIING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIKLO-STRTCKT. J. W. THOMPSON pßorniKTon. Qontlomon's Clothes Cloancl or Konowod and Well-pressed. Ladles' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Well bed. Km Gloves Clkaned r\ N S A L E. Slates English and American Comont _\ow landing. KKANK &■ JENKINSON.