Printed and published by tho Proprietor, Henry Brett, of Symonds-street, nt h'B General Steam Printing; Oflice, Wyndbam streot, in tho Province of Auckland, Now Zea land Monday, March 21,1581.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MARCH 28.



auctions. ' TO-MORROW. F A li M, W A J. X A T U. BY ORDBR OF THE MOM'OAOEB. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell, by nuotion, at his Mart, Queen-streot, on Tuesday, tho 22nd instant, nt 12 o'clock, 757 ACP.KS situated on the Wnikato River, half-way between Newcastle nnd Ilninilton, aid known as tho farm of Mr L. 1). I'arria. Tho Froperty is mostly fenced and in grass, with a )welling-houso, largo barn, stables and out buildinijs, and other improvonvntH. Thia land in Its presont condition would enrry from 300 to ,400 head of cuttlo. Tho situation Is unequalled in Waikato, and tho soil ia excellent in oharacter. Terms Cash. For farther particulars apply to W. Aitkon; or, R. ARTHUR. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, NOOK. FIRST-CLaSS PROPERTY AT ONE HUNG^. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE. R, ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuojdsy, tho 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, at his Kstato, Land, and Houso Sale rooms, Arthur's Mart, Qucen-atroot, THE RKSIDKNCE AM) GROUNDS, at Onehnnga, lately occupied by tho Kov. J. Warren. Tho Dwelling-houso is a commodious one, suitable fo- a family, which, with tho Stables and nil necessary outbuildings, -reall in good order. Tho grounds aro beautifully laid out and plained with valuable fruit trees, shrubs, find flowers, tho former in full bearing and specially valuab'e. Terms Easy. MONDAY, MARCH 28, X O O N. TOWN OF AWANUI, ON THE ' AWANUI RIVER, County of Mongomii, The Property of J. A. Subritzkey, Esq. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from J. A. Snbritzkey, Ksq.. to sell by auotion, at his Estate, Land and Houso Sale rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Monday, March 23. at IS o'clock noon, The Splendidly Bitnatod TOWNof AWANUI, CMBisting of 223 allotments of about a quarter of an aero each, laid out with nino good Btrect?, nt right angles, and parallel with tho main road leading from the landinz to Kaltaia. v qssela of 70 tons can como np tho River Awanni. to the landingplaoa at tho tawn, and with a very email outlay vo^eela of much larger tonnago misht be brought up. The Situation i 3 level, nicoly elevated abovo high-watermark of the river; tho sou is rich and well watered; it is surrounded by good settlers, and tho back country is extensive mid productive. Tho highway to ictoria A alloy, Kaitaia, Oruru, Hokianpa, Ahipara, &c. Coal baa been discovered in tho immediate neighbourhood. Larje blocks of land of superior quality are now in tho market, and othors will shortly be offered. Intending purchasers can get to view tho property by taking the steamor to Monionui. thenoe overland to Mr Sfubritzkey's residence at Awanui, where a p!an of tho township can be Inspected; also, at the office of the auctioneer, ARTHUR'S MART, Quoan-streot, Auckland. W. S. COCHKANE.J [JAS, DACBF. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23. FREEHOLD BUILDING SITES, PARNKLL. I tfIHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, JL Fort-street, on Wednesday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, 23 SPLENDID BUILDING SITiCS. Having largo frontastes, and containing from 1 to i acre each, healthfully situated on th 9 sea shore, adjoining the properties of Messrs S, Klsslins! and Header wood, and within a fow roinntes walk of the 'btw. These allotments command delightfal views of the sea and sur rounding oountry which can nf vor be shut out. Seaside, ana in fact all building section?, will Boon-from the rapid extension of the town—be very hard to obtain, and must, boforo very long, command nigh prices, Terms: J cash, bslanco 7i %, Plans on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■W. S. COOHRANB. IJAS. DACRK. MONDAY, APRIL 4. by obt>er of the registkak of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. By Direction of the Mortgagee, LARGE BRICK BUILDING IN LITTLE QUEEN-STREET. THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th April, at 12 o'clock, That LARGE BRICK BUILDING (known as Gardner's), erected on Lot 62, having a frontage of 30 foet to Little Qneen- Btreet and 30 feet to Albert-street, -with a through depth of 121 feet, as now held under leve from the Auckland Harbour Board for a term of 06 years, from tha Ist January, 1879, at a rental of Forty five pounds a year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, 8. COCHRANE,] [JAMES DACRE WEDNESDAY, APRIL C. SCHOONERS " ANNIE WILSON" AND "TOREA." rriHK subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from Mr K. Mitchelson to sell b auction, at their Rooma, Fort>street, on Wed neaduy, 6th April, at 11 o'clock— The schooner "ANNIK WILSON," 150 tons register, built by Barbonr in 1880, and clasaed Al at Ensr.li?h Moyds for 9 years. Carries 110,000 feet timber, or 225 tons dead weight, on a light draught, sails well, and is well found in overy respect. The schooner "TOREA," 78 tons register, built by Barbour, and recently re coppered, caulked, rigged, and over hauled throughout; has three suits sail one quite new), and a complete outfit carries 65,009 feet timber, or 100 tons coil, on a light draught, and is a fast vesa^. The above well-known Echooners will bo offered for absolute pale, and can ba honestly rscommended as being flrst-claas voasela, thoroughly well found, and combining great carrying capacity with great speed. Terms Easy, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23. NOON. CORNER OF SHORTLAND AND (JUEEN STREETS, AUCKLAND. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, Auck land, on the 23rd at noon, the following free hold property in the Kstata o£ the late G. Waller, Esq., GRAHAMBTOWN.—AIItbat freehold Allot ment, being No 31, Kawaeranga, No 15, with frontage to Brown-atreet, Grahamstown, pdioin inu the Bank of New Zealand, together with tho Shop and Premises thereon erected, and known as Waller's, Tobacconist." Attached to the Shop is a Brick Fireproof Room, built at a cost of £120. The premises aro at present in the occupation of Mr Lawless, 'x'obaccionlst, and ia undoubtedly tho best business sito at tho Thames. . , (Vincent.street Property sold privately.) R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. HOuNTEY CATTLE SALES. Dbury-Wednesday, Maroh 1C PAPakuba—Wednesday, March 30. ■' X ALFRED BUCKLAND. " . TUESDAY, MARCH 22. J [UNCTION YARDS. |jiOR SALE, nt the Junction Yards, on JD Tuesday next, March 22, 80 Head Prirao Fat Cattle, from Waikato and neighbourhood dOO Fat Sheep 60 Fat Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Storo Pigs . At 10 o'Clock. HUNTER & SOLAN. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THE undersigned have been instructed by the Kxccutors of the late William Lor rigan, to soil at an early date— • The FARM now in tho occupation of Mr James Dowruy, situated at Ono Treo Hill, aud Ciiutaiuingftbout3sacrc3Of the finest sooriu luiid. As a Villa bile it ia unsurpassed in the pro vince, commanding » view oi both tho Manu k&n and Waitomata waters. Every information will bo given by Mr Dow ney, or by tho auctioneers, i HUNTER & NOLAN.



Auctions. TO-MORROW, DURHAM YARD S, FOR SALtf, at tho Durham Yards, to morrow, i\larch22, Under Distraint for Kent, 2 Vftluablo Draught Horscn. At II o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. B. TONKS.] [K. C. CARR. N O T I C E. riIHE SALE OF MR. BLACKETT'S ± PROPERTY AT PARNKLL, Adjoining tho Jlanßion of J. L. Campbell, Ksq,, will take place on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, At Twelve o'Clock. Survey ia now completed. Titlo under Land Transfer Act. Plans ready for issue on Wednesday, Maroh 16. B. TONKS & CO. B, TONKS.] [R. C, CARR, NOTICE, miIESALE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HENDERSON, And Suburban Adjoining, Will take place tho BRUNSWICK MART, AUCKLAND, ox TUESDAY, MARCH 12, At 12 o'Clock. Plans now licady. li. TONKS oc CO. Auctioneers THURSDAY, MARCH 24. THE REMU ER A YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Thursday, March 24, 100 Two-tooth Loncwoolled Kwea 400 Kat Sheep nnd Lambs 150 Head well fatted Cattle Dairy Cows, Storo Cattle Fat nnd Store Piss ALFRED AUCKLAND. Oil and Colour Merchants. "\TEW I"aPE U HANGINGS -Ll lOR 188 C. LarßO Md Small nuyers of Paporhanglnira w 1 do well to oill t HOLLAKD & BUi'LER'S Papshiiakqinos, dr., Colour, £ Glass Warbqousb, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-3TRBBT, AUCKLAND Where may bo inapecu-d one of tho larßest and best-selected stocks of PaperhanKinjca in Now Zealand, From 4d par pitco to the moat costly. GILT & STAINED PICTUKK-FRAMB MOULDINOI In Great Variety. PIOTURB-FIUMI.Va IN ALL ITS BRANCHKB, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glasß. Varnishes, Brushnare Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &o. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchahts. WPHILLIPPS & SON • Have received, ex LATK ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS N PAPER HANGINGS, And lo Great ariety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANKL DKCORA TIONS For Private Halls. Public Saloons, Bars, Theatres, &c, &c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hessian and Scrim, all qualities OH and Whito Lead in wood and iron Painta, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries Plato Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvered Plato and Fluted Glass Glass Shades, Artists' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF KVBRY INSCRIPTION, FANCY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &C &<%, &C, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97. QUKKN-STKKET. isoois ana anoes. TOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is selling the whole of his Stocklof Splendid B 0.0 T S AND S H O E 3 (English and Colonial) AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH. A few lines ;of Women's Kid Elastic SideSi sizes 5 and 6, at Half their Cost, The Largest Stock in Auckland to Select rom CALL EARLY. C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, Opposite Garllck & Cranwell's. Venetian Bllnas. THE AUCKLAND GAS VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY. ESTABLiSIIKD 1864, TRADE MARK. DEI) AMERICAN PINE VENETIAN XV BLINDS (Wholesale and Retail.) Blinds sent to all parts of tho Colony on the Shortest Notice on remittance of order. Our Blinds are Lighter and Cheaper than the imported ron blinds. A. AND A. BUSBY iLate M. llorton Busby), Practical Blind Makers & Wire-Workbks : Corner of Cook and Grey Streets, Market Square Auckland N.Z. Coltee Merchants j^KGWN, BABBS.rT & CO.'S AUCKLAND BTKAM CiOTBE AND SPICE MILLB,| COFFEES. IS IB NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOWN THAT GOOD COFFEE is the best stimulating Beverage both for Winter and Summer. To obtain what you really want, ask foront Bast Brands, the KXCELSIOR or STANDARD, which havo .sustained their good names over Ten Years, and have very much Increased in demand—a oure proof o their boinn; consumed and appreciated In all households throughout j and even out of our province. d. Wholcaalo only at our Milia and Agentg ?*. Itetp.il at all iurocory Katablißhmenta In Town and Country. s*B \ Oar beßt s§o Kicfl Brand, Kiosn label I qualities. $u<3 stanaard j red >Everypkge §gg Llon P^k .. j with our »!„! ' Bignature fci _ O f,sj . , ) Out lowea £'Sj»AE3hcr rjneo „ ( quaUHes, ai"g Crown „ yollow „ f without our |pg ) EignattJTCi Our PKPPKRS au<l BPIOKB wo fuarantea 0 3est Qiality, and free of adulteration. IiROWN, KARKKTT & CO KUlott-street July 13th JS



Dampier'B Wonderful Bargains. b a I) I E S i I am hnppy to inform you that I have re moved from my old shop to a MUCH I<ARGKH ONI!', in W.\KRiMitT.D-fTKKKT—tho old me, In consequciico of my now lar^o business, being too pinntl. You will find bolow an enormous quantity Of FRKSH BARGAINS, which 1 am sure will meet with your approbation. With ninny thunks for youf inoroiißirg pntronairo, I remain, your obedient eorvant, Ladles, W. 11. DAMI'IEU. DRAPERY, &c. Gents' Volvot Smoking Cnpn, 3stod ! Wcn'B andHoy»' luishHaU. Is; Black and Drub Folt do, 2a; grand lot of Mou's]l)lnck Hard do, 8i U1 ; Hard Drab do, 2j; nice, lot of Men'n ulit lioj-91 Si raw do, 2s; Infants' Straw do, Is; Infants WnckFeit llntf, Ss; Girla' Hiiti (trimmed), 2s Gd ; I.adiot' Straw do, Is 6d; Rood lot, Japan do, Is to 3a Od; Ladles' Si k do, 3* Cd; llirli and Hoys' Turn OShantor Hats. 3a ; Ladies do, Is; Whito Flsnnol. l«3d; So»rlot do, Is; Noiih Shirts, Is and Is sd; tuperior dp, wilh collnrs. 23 Get; Hoys' do, Is Gd and 2s, with dollars, Baud j Gents' Fancy ltogntta ahlrte. 2s Bd! Mon a Uuornscys, 2a Oil: Men's l'raWors.'.'slid; Ijttdies do is • Mod, 2a Od ( Ladlcß' Chomisos, 2s to 1h ; Niuht Dresses, 3s and 3s 6.1; Gents' Twceit Couta, 6s; Alpaca do, Ca; Holland do, slues I and 5 Is Bd ; n few Infanta's Suitß, ss: Hoys' Itracos Cl- Yowhs'do, Is; Mon'sdo Is and lsGd ; Boya Bolt*. 6d; Alen'ado. Is and Is Od; Ladies'ilo, la; Girls1 Merino Frocks, 3a ouch; Whito Worstod, Id tho th ci skein; Coloured do. M; FiiißoriiiK Wools, 3a iho hank, or 3d tho skein ; Ulaolt and Whito Horlin Wool, 3d Uio doz; all other colors id tho doz ; Ulovcs bound with fur, 3a; Ladle* Joscphiuo Kid Gloves, 2s: Lisle Thread do, Gd ; Ladles' muck Gloves, la; Gents' Whito do, 1j ; Children's do, Id; Lovely (ionsnniur, la tho yard; Ladies' Hink Collars, lid thob^x; Linon do -' i each ; Uonts' Stand-up do, 2d tlm box ; Uc'nts" Fashionable Reformed Dux do, Oil tho hox • Hoys' Dux. sizn U. Id tho box ; otnor MZes (id •Up nt.' Linen Collars. lOd each; VorUiy'a Knltlinu Cotton, 1 Dd ' re-en Tie no, 2a : diHVr«mt colours, Id, or two for 3d ; Crochet do 2Jd reel. An onormous rrumitlty of Uronv dino'm tho yard; largs tkoins Hl»ck Sewinn silk Id ; reels of black and coloured do, 2d ; \-or. rco's do, Sd; Clark's celebrated 200 reels Cotton, 2d or 21a tho gross; coloured do. Id Ihe reel or 91 tho dozen; hand.oiuo Uillundsd verod Dress Hutto>B, Jd; rilllorent patterns Id tho dozen; Pearl do. Is Gd tho dozon; Whltn Bono do 3d to (id ; largo lot of Silk do, 2i to Id the dozen; Coat do, 3d toGi; Black lilbhon Velvei, 91 thn piec» of 18 yards; Glrl't Sun f hades. Is each; Indies' Handiomo Umbrellas, 3a; silk do 6s; 32 dozen Honeycomb T»W«U, 2d each; Whito do, 2jd; Superior do. Gd; Turkish and Indian do. U; Gent's Black 'I'loa, IdtoGd* Satin Bowi, Gd and lJd ; Scarves, Is: very lar^o White Toilet Coven, Is; Crochet Antimacassars, la; Dimosk Tablecloths. 3a CI; Tnblo Oilcloths, is 3d tho yard; Dress Print. Id thoya-d; Pompadour do. 7d; grand Kloweis, lathe spray; Feathers, Gd each: Hlaok L»c« Mits, 2a tho pair; crimson, rod and green Blind Cord, Sd tho dozon yards ; Hodklus, 2 for Id ; Silesia, 61 tho yard ; Lidles' Wool Squama, Is ; Chouy Laeo. Id tho yard; real Malteso Lace, Is tho yard; Imitation do, Id ; VaUnclonnos Uico 9d iho plcco of 12 yard.; Scarf Lace, 9d ; Black Braid, 8d tho dOEon yd, or Is bd the piece or 38yd ; Wnva Braid, Id tho knot; Hrofid do, 2.'.; Antlmicassa Urald, ljd: Black Silk Braid, 3d per yard ; Black Print, '.Id tho yard; Picture Keedlo Cases, containing 100 needles with Ril eyes, good siz?s, oven bottur than tho lust, (Id tho case • card* of Linen Buttons, 2d; silk Velvet, G1 tho yurd ; Black V»lvotecn, 2s Od ; Black Silk. 3a Gd th« yard ; Cream do, ■!» 6(1 ; Black Satin. 2s Gd tho yard ; Screenod, Is Ud : 1! ack Alpacca, 8d and Is ; frey do, Cd; Wincey, Id; Craw, 2a 6d »he yard: Crtpe collars, (M each; Crapo Trimming, Is tho log of 30 jnrde ; DrraslnK Combs, 3d and 6d ; Tooth Comba, 2d and 3d; Ivory do, 9d; Halrßrtuluu, lsaad lsGd; largo iara Himmol's Pomade, Cd; Hair Oil, t>i tho botile ; largo bottles Umo Julco and Glr oTino, Bdtho bottlo; do with labels danmxed, Gd; Merino, dilforont colours, Is (id ; G laced Furnituro Holland, 6d tho yard; Diaper and Holland, lOd the yard; Towelling. 6d; Whito Linan, la 3d; Slloslo, 6d; Slate Lining, Id; nico lot of Ribbon. Id to Gd (inoluding green); tho faahionablo Plush Klbbjn, Dd; lundscm-! PuKKaries (slightly soled). nearly 3ydj lo- k. 6d ; Crocket Antiniaccafisers, Is: Childrois Dimi>y C jlMrs 4d; grand lot of Fre«h Ribbons, fashion able colours; ladies'Whito Stockings, 3}d to Is Gd; Ladles' Fashlontblo Kmbroidered do, Is; Striped do, Gd to 1b ; Ladles' Hibbod do, fasnion ablo colour?, Is; nioo lot of Girlß" Stripod do, Gil: lot of Infanta' do. from 2d Iho pair ; lot of Boya Box, Gd; Men's Unbleached do, 3d; grand lot Gents' v> orstod fox, Gd : Garter Elastic, 3d tho yd; Prusßian Binding. 2d tho rd; Bodklno, 2 for Id ; Wbalebono, 2d tho set; Bono and Stcu Crocket Hooks. Id; Snow KlaKo Dross Stuff, Ijd tho yd; about 45 dor. Ladlea' Aprons Gdtols: Berlin Wool Slipper Pattorns, 2s; nlco lot of Mending Cotton, cheap: nlco Cards of Klostic, Id each; Bed Tucking, 81 tho yd; Large Toilet Covors, la: Calico, IJdtoGd; Ladies'and Genta' Whito Hankercblefs, 3d to la; Children's do 2d ; A.H.C. do, 2d; Gents' bilk Handkorchlofs, Gd ; Infants' Warm Gloves, Ui ; Bootees, Gd: Hooka and Kyes, 5d tho doz cards; Shirt Buttone, 12 doz for 3d ; Pearl do, 3d tho doz; Turkey Bed, la tho yard; Stay Laces, 2 for Id; Frilling, 2d to 8d; Colored Silk Fringe, Id tho yard; Black for do, la: Beaded do, Is Cd; Infanta' Bibs, Gd oach. THE VERY LATEST, Ledies' and Girl's imitation SEAL SKIN HATS, 2s ; Gent's and Boy's do, 28. FANCY DEPARTMENT. Having imported an enormous quantity of New and Standard Piano Masic, I will sell it all at the low charge of 6d; no higher price ; cata logues can be had on application ; a fow soiled do, Id. Ladioi are respectfully Uformed that this is really a iplundid Jot, and includes songs, comic do, ojerai, pieces, dances, &c. *c. A nlco lot of Dollb, wi»h hair, 6d: Very Grand Lot of Largo Dolls, Is; Flag Kattles, 2d each ; Ornamental Black Fana, 9d to 2a Gd; Keeding Bottle', 9d each: Alphobetical Ledgers, Is; Fuller* Harth for the toilet and nurs»ry, 9d tho large pot; Rimmel's Violet Powder. Gd the packet; Handsome Vases. 4s the set of 3; Children's Watering Pols, 9d; 2 BUdo Pampa Knives, 9d: 1 Blade, do 6d j ScUsor3 t Gd the pair; Olasa Ink Bottles (with HdilGd; Handsome Cut Glass, do lOd; Boot Lasw, la tdo Eair; Boot Blocks, 6d ; Barry's Cf lo rated Tricopherous, 1b 2d the Bottle; nice lot of Boot Trunks, 4a; Silver Perambulators f»r needls, *c, Bd ; Toy Whips, 4s and 6d; Largo China, Te» cots. 28 ; Metal do 6d; Gent'n Walk ing sticks. Is 6d; Handsome Dress Holders, 2d ; Shoe Broshes, 3a the set of 3; brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for li; Glycerine Bars (large), Gd; Superior Spactacles, la: Reading Gla»Bes, 9d ; Peerless Gloss to shine boots without brnihen, 9d the bottle; Gent's AlberW, 6d ; P»r9es, 2d to 1b; Tack Hammers, Is; Glass Flower Vases, 6d: Toy Watches, 4d; Feather Dusters, 6d; Fancy Glass Boxes, 6d; Corkßcrewa with brush, 06; handsome Trnmpct Accordians, 15s; Padlocks with key, Bd; Key Rings, 2d the card of 12; Dree sing Cases, 4s Gd ; Writing Desks, 4s 6d; wood Bread Plates, 2s; Bread Knives. Is, Butter do, 9*l; n«w fashioned Butter Coolers, Is 3d ; Benzolino Table Lamps. 4d each ; Ladies' handsome Leather Paga, 4a Gd ; Hand Mirrors, Is and It Gd; Swing yirrors. 4s 6d ; l»ree pieces of fPO'go, Gd ; Turkish do, 1b ; Tablo Bells, 4d; Note Paper, 2d the quire; Superior do, 3d or Is 5d the packet of 5 quires; Paper nnd Envelopes combined, Id the pack et; Mourning do, Id the packet; Ink, Id tho bottle; handsome Penhaldera, Id each, or 6d the doz; Slate do. Id tho dozor6d tho box of 100 ; Albums, la to 4» 6d ; Strong Flno Twine, 4d the ball, 6 zags Is ; Ladies Ladies' Boot Uppers, Is 64 the pair for tho shoe makers ; Little Stranger Sewing Machine, 30s; White Shoo Horns, 9d each; a fow 31s New Books for 3s 6d; large lot of others very cheap : the Game of Lotto, 3d the game; large lot of Scent, Gd the bottlo; Eau de Cologne. Is; Lime iuice and Glycerine, 8d; Toilet Vinegar, Is; Violet Powder, 6d the packet; Jars of Pomade, 61; Japanese Pnffbnxc', with Puffs, 6d; su perior do, Is; Puffs, 4d each; Windsor Soap, 7 (or Is; Glyc;rino Bars. 7d; Scent Fountains, Is 6d each; Scissors, Gd tho pair; Nail do, the same price ; Slates, 2d each ; handsome Pencil Cases, 4d ; silvered do, 6d; Damaged Bracelets, ldthep'ir; sound do, 3d; Fashionable Snake do, 4 rows, lOd; G rows, Is 3d; 7 rows, la 6d; So'ltaircs, 3d and Cd the pair; Gents' Stone Shirt Studs, 6d ; Shirt Suites, 2d, 4d, and Cd; do with patent fastener, 9d tho suite; Jingor Rings, 2d to 9d; Silvered Brooches, Is; Fancy Earrings. 3d the pair; Gents' cilvered Necklets, Gd: handsome Framed Pictures. 3d and Id ; largo Gilt Framed do. Is 6d ; handsome Picture Crosses, 2d: handsome Tobacco Stands. 1b; Playing Cards.fld tho pack; Electro-plated Forks and Spoons, Is. BOOTS, &c. CJiildrans' elastic-side Prunella Boots, 6 to 9, 3s; 10 to 13,3s Gd the pair; Girla Oxford Shoes, 3s Gd tho pair ; House Boots, 3s; Girls' Derby Shoes, 3s 6a; Girls' Patent Leather Boots, sizo 11 to 13, 3s Gd ; Lot of new Lace Boots. Gd each, which you rmißt pair youselves; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d to 7s ; a fow Ladies' Auckland made Boota left, aire 3 and 4, 8s; a few Mens' Boot? left, 9s; Infanta Boots, Is and la 16d; Boot Laces (silk), 3d the dozen; Silk Shoe Laces, Sd the dozen. tO" N.B.—Ladies are requested to keep :o tho right coming in and going out, Open from EimiT till Six. W H I)AMP IE B, REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN-STREET TO WAKEFHSLD-3TKEBT,



Miscellaneous. I WANTED TO SELL UIIEAf, 180 acts of White Jug", only 2-) Od Set; Whlto Stono Cups iiHd Saucers, only 7d, fli 0i per doss; White Stono Plates, id to 7d ; Chambers, Is d to 2s Cd ; Surdino Knives, only 2d each, Is ftl )ni dcz ; gc-od Hbto'O, Is. '.1 for 2-i IM i 1 emo Hiiin moi-s, only Pdf |fluty •, ouij- 1j! 'iooth 11 u.i, ..<. 3d undid( Kgg Clips, 7 for 1, Is 3d doss; Salt Celli:r«, Id; Tumblers, 5s doz; Wine Glasses, ss; Kngravcd Wino Glasses, Tistid ; Kngraved Tum blers, 8a doz : Platfd Cruets, only 5s Gil. worth 7s Od; Large Glass Ink Bottles, only Oil, 3 for Ha j Cash Boxes, 10 mid 12 Inch, only JoCd ; Ladies , Dressing Caaost. only J^ (id! Glasses for prosorv lug tho eyes, !u it tin onso. only Gd each ; Briar i Plpos,3d: Plum Pipes, rnly-Id coch; Wire Dish I Coveis. from Is to :>3 each, 10a sot of II; Tea I Trays, Is Od to Is each. 7b set of :t; Baby's Feed- I ing Bottles, with 2 brushes, only Is ; 800,OCO Tuoks, only Id a paokot of 1000; lino Turkov Spongop, from In to 2d a piece; 21b tins of Salmon, only is 2d, lib, 10.1 ; Day and Martina Blacking, dry, only Id; box or fix dozo i ClotltOß Pegs, Is lid; gross Gilt Broochos, :!d each ; ColUr Snuls, 3d ; Hilt Studß nnd Sleovo Llnkß, only Cd; good Cheoßo, Gd lb; small Pictures, ;tii euoh, ft for In ; largo Pictures, Is ; brown Teapots, from 1b 3d to 2» 3d; black To» ---potB, 1b liil to 2a lid; Teapotf, Metal Lids. 2a Cd to la; good Spoolaoios, is pair, 3 pair for 2a Gil; Spectacle Onsen, Id and (Id ; Washing Powders, Gddoz; light Hluo. 8d: Pchool Dfaks, onlr 8d each; '! oy Plstoli and Caps, only 3d; Tiut Tins 8 for Is ; Yellow Plo Dishes, fd to li C<l; Six ponny l'ackots of Violet Powder, for 3d ; Utll and Black's Matches, 7d doz; tine cut Tackn, from 1 inch to li inch, 1000 in a packet, from Id toSd por packot; Water Boltlci, In ; Uiutravod do, 2sOd; Green Giasß Jugs, Is Od ; JCngravod do, 3s nnd 3« Bd : ]>amps with Blindes, only l«; NMt Kggs, llv» to. (i 1; rocket Knivos, with two bladon and corkscrow, only U Cd; Celery Glasais, 2s and 3a rjivh.-H. WATTS, Pitt -Btreet. A DVAN UE NEW ZEALAND. J\ Those who buy from A- MoLkod'b Wholcsalo aad Rutull 1 oiial Industry Cash Store, anil Sprlnß Lathe Mattriw) Kaclory, City Mart, li' 3, Queen-Ftreet, Auckland, opposlto Messrs. T. and S. Morrln, lronmongerß, assist themselves an I hcnoilt Now Zealand. All articloa tickete 1 in plain llgnrofl, and dolivored to any par. o.' tho oily fr. Eof chirgo. Country orders promptly attended 10. Open every week day from 8 ft.ni, to fi p.m., nnd on Saturdays till 9 p.m. to enable tho public to inspector pur chase anything they reuuiro. SPRING LATIIB MAI TRKHBKS (for doublo beds), Jft (Jin wide, 255; Ift. 22i Bd ; 3ft Bin, 20s; 3ft, 17s lid; 2ft Oin, Ibi ; 2ft, 12n(i 1 (nil guaruiLuod for 2 years); Coooanut Fibre MuttroHHOU, to suit the Spring Lath Mattreasos. Ift tilu wide. :!0d; Ift, 27s (sil; 311 Cm, 25>; 3 feet, 2-'« Cd ; 2ft (in, 2i)s; 2ft, 17a til. ORATES-Full KcgistorGrttten («naran teed), from 2ns to tl* M ; Parlour (iratuH. lOi (Id to 12a Sd ; Kllch-n (fratrs, I2h 0.1 to lli* ; Kitilun ltant'cn. l-om H's to SIOh; Cnlnnial Ovouh, from 18s In :'!' ; Tmil) Hulla, 10n to 2.tn (Id tho Hi'otlon ; Sash V. nights. Uta Gd per cwt ; 1 ur«n lloiliii-n, r'n 6d to 14s; Iron Saucepans, 2a IW to (in ill ; Frying Cans, 2s to 2h 9d ; (lalvnuizuil Iron Wash lulia. :te fid to !)a; Gklvatifcoil Huoketa, In MUi :U Cd: Hlop Paila, Us Gd tofislkl: l*rge■ 1 latin, 25-i to 32a Cd ; Bullock anil Tnimi ChniliH, IJ pur lb ; Iron Kitchen Sinki, 20a ; Chimney Cowls, 20a lo 22a Gd; Choose Prufisus, IOOh; Iron Uistn, Id por lh; Common and Patent BlockH, from lf>a fid to Ssa 6d tho eet (stropped); Palcnt Clothes HorsoH Ca oacli. TINWAIUC of all descriptions on hand, at the lowest price*. I'lcißo call and examine for youraolveH. PAINT-All shades, alrondy mixed and n'ndv for uio. from 8s to llj a gallon ; Red Oxide of Iron Paint, 3 shades, for priming or ouUido painting, at Id por lb ; O«)r, Carriage, and furnlluro Vurnlili, IDs per gallon; I'aint Oil, 3.1 3d to U3d per gallon. RUUCOI of all dußcrip lions on hand clioup BRUSH WAKtC -of all ilea rlptionß, too numorouß to mention, at the lowest prices. BKLLOWS-lland llollowh, 2a to Is; Blight Ca: Bulohor*', Us ; Paintora', (is ; Hlaekimltha', 7a Oil to 130h ; Fancy Bollowh, 7s to 9s. SOAP-ITirsl Prize, Purnoll Hoap, 5d to la CI ncr tar; Scented Soap, 2d to fil per o*ko. BISCUITS-Plain anil Fano» Hiacuita at 111* lowest prlcts ; Soda Wat«r, LomoiiKliv nnd all klmls of Cordials on hnndatenually Low l'rioen. IHTCUKN'ci CKLKBRITHD BLOOD ItrT STORKK. cheaper tlmn any place In town. ItOPK-Clotho* IJiiPH, and ropn of all doscrip tions. PATKNT STICKING PI.ASTKK.dono up in tin boxes. Blue, for washing, at 10l nor lb. POITKRY, of all description*), iucluding Vases, Bivad-pmis, Wishing Bowls. MiiaUc So»tB, Surface'l lies, and TIltH of iivrry kind. H.VMvKTWAKK.nfnII deooripllons.vory cheap. Churns and Wooden Tubs, gi-ent (limn'itica lo chooio from. KUHNll'lMtfc. Iho BKST iv.A OHKAPKST i» town. BARHiiWH. Toy nnd Navvy Barrows, on hand, very cheap. All kinds of Boots on hand to choose from. Please call and boo our Pomiadonr Shoos, very cheap, us wo aro tho only narty in town soiling Ilioni. Patent Vroneivinii Tins very ehoaii. from Ijd to lo 7d; Tlinbor Jacks, nnd John MoLcod'H Patent safety Jack, at lowest prices; Iron and Wooden Bedsteads at lowest tirlco Insurances. NEW ZEAI-AfiD INSUKArnJiS (XIMPANT. Capital _ .. C 1.000,000 Uoin3nranco and Roeervo Funds .. £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATHS, PROMPT SKTTLKM KNTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE KUILDISOS. GKORGKP. PIKUCK Managor TTNION INSUKANCK COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. OAPITAt _ £2,000.000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, qUKHN-STRKET, next to tho Colonial Bank FIRK DEPARTMENT. Insnranooß grantod on DwollUg-honson, Storco, Shops, Buildings In which trado is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of overy desarlpUon.! MARINK DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers. Merchandise of all kinds, Specio and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Cuiuucnt Rates. k. h. stktvenßon, Manager. Money. A UCKLAND PERMANENT A. COOPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OrncK:—93, jukkk-stkeet, LOANS grantod upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Proportlos in sums of £20 to £8,000, principal and lntoreat being rc payablo in instalments, at tho following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Inpaymentsextond- pwk Total amonnl ing over per weeK> Itopayabie. B. d. £ s. 4 years- .. _ 12 6 130 0 0 6 years II 143 9 i 3 yoars 7 6 156 7 0 10 years I G 3 !fi2 16 3 tS" Further particulars may bo obtained on application at tho Society's Oflice. JOHN BATGEK, Secrotary. M °~ -— * Y< LONDON LOAN OFFICE, UNDBR TnEATRB ROYAt, VICTORIA-STPvEET. J. HART is prepared to olrer advantages to persons in want of accommodation. MONEY ADVANCHD FROM £5 TO £500 ON PERSONAL SECURITY. For instanco: Persons borrowing £5 reoeivo £110s. cash. £10 „ £3 ~ £20 „ £18 Repayable by 10 inßtaimenta of 2b. In tho & por week. Money advanced on every description of Gooda. All transactions entertained, and Money ad vanced without delay, if security approved of. ONEY TO LEND, on approved security. K. X, TYLER, Solicitor, Vnlcan ' anc. ~\/jTON)sY TO LEND on Mortgage"©! Firtt-clasa Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Bhortland-Btreeta. MONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGE, in sums of £50 and upwards. BEVKRIDGE & Ai. tfXANDKR. Solioitor, Mank Buildings, W rndham-street M ■ o X " Y. Money to Lend on Mortgage ol Freohold Securities.—George Frasor, Publio Accountant, Investing and Kstato Agent, W. f. Grahamo's Bond, Fort-street, and. No. C, South British Insurance Buildings, cornorof Queen and Hhort und-streot. MONEY TO hcisij in large or srualJ sum a at a moderate rato of intotOßt.- JackHon and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at -jsnal rates of interest, CONNELL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, ou Mortgage.— F Ring. Agent. Shortland-atraet ONEY ADVANCED (on Jewellery, Watches, Plate, Clothing, and Mer 3handlse of every descriptfon), in sums of from ane shilling to £50.— S. A. Abhkk, City Loan Office, opposite Markot Kntranco, Quoen-Btreet. ililectnc Bells. TmLECTRIC "HELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC TDELLSI Si L X C I II I C JJKLLs! T. PICACOCK has ust received a shipment o ,ho above, which can bo thoroughly recom nendod to Housoholders on tho following jroundß, Thoy aro modcrato in coat; com nunication can roadily bo mado with any or all if tho rooms in tho house. Single strokes of a elcßraphic charactor can be mado, or tho bell io rung continuously at will. No dangerous ,cids are uned with tho battery, and it involves io trouble, Odo can bo seen on operation, ana •rices obtained by applyinp, to T. PEACOCK, Optici an, SHOETLAND-STKEET



Laud and Estate .agents. F<J. MU So AND CO. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, SIIOUTLAND BTRKKT3 (^•■xt >!t ivb Bank ok Nkw Soutu Walkb). no AAA TO LEND, at current rates of ln> X'CnvUu terest, in sums of £60 and up- Cl"v B. SUIIUHHAN, AND RURAL PRO PERTY for will) in all parts of tho Provinoe, and tho fullest information to bo obtained by Intending Settlers or invoMors. h\ J. MOSS & CO., Shortland-stroet. ■p O R SALE An Bight-roomed Houbo in Park Road, new and with tine view. An jriglu-loomoil Houpo in Hemuera, beauti fully situitcd, well-built, and with ono aero ganlcn and orchard. A Valnublo und Splendid Property of twonty four acres, with (lno lnrgu House, at Onohunga. A large and convoi.ioia Kcßidonco, with six acres bountifully planted and lino orchard. An IClglit roomed Houho and ono ucro gardon and oroliard, in oxcellnnl position. And sovoral othor Suburban Proportlcs. On o«sy terms. PONSON BY.—Two Houses (0 roomn and i rooms respectively), In thorough repair, for only iJ3(io. F. J. MO'-H fc CO., I tjhortiand-stroot. FOR S A L E - A wpll-bullt Dwoliing-houso nnd fine gar den in Kdinbui-Kh-slroet, Aewton. To bo cold on easy term", nnd for only £380. F. J. IUO*H to 00., chort and-Htreet. AFINIC BI.OCIC of J7O acres in tho licit part of tho I'lako district; naturally ffnoed on twoslden, »nd hoII of llrM-rato qualitr. For tale. —Apply to F. J. IUOKS & U.J., f!hortliind-Btreot. BUILDINC Hffil/riOMH, nt Brighton (Parnoll). lo bn Hold on uppliration to F. J. MOdS nnd VaK. Sliortlnndslreot, 11SASKIIULI) KOK BALK.—Tho IOBSO of J 15 tiers. In omo of tliemoHt beautiful aid commundliig puslt'oiiH, fur (VJ yoars, at £21 per vonr.—K. .1. MOSM Si U<>,, VV' A I X A T O. 800 AORRe—A voiy lino property, near a rail way Htaiian and with regular steam communi cation. This Kn'ato w largely improved, with excclloni dM''llii(.'-lioiiP<! uml fuini-biiilillngH Those Propprtics will bo Bold ut a low price and on cu»y Mtiiiii —Apply to IJAGLAN Dl.-iTKKJT. k linn prnpftrly of 200 XV Acres. M) ni'i-on cli'ir.u, Hint impk'nilhl gr«HH; lliiM-cnmiKicr bunh: Mill lakourans by Biii-ru<-t< towing. Dwo'llnij-lioiißonnd oil necoß nary furin liullilliiu'm.—F. J. MUSi & CO.. Short laud-street. P". J MOBS fc CO., .'hurtland-Btri'O'. KUIIAI. IiAM). WAIK'ATO "\ Sovoral Valimlik) Proporlluß, uil- W'AH'A livuli'durunly partlyi« pruvi'il, VVAITOA - and ranßlnii from ISO to !i«KI lIIAKO »i'u>v, for unlo in thi'KO ciwlly WAI MOD J aceciwlblo diHtricts. WAIKATO.-2 Valuahln HloekH of (1,000 und . ri,BJO uerus. To be sold In tho whole or In part. PAI'AKUIU \ MANOKIIIt 01 *■»"'>» •' vmrlert extent waTiuja South > [! 0I"lia ftfiS.SSTdS OTAIUTIIU I ""'no woU-BOltieil and MAi'ku I well-known dlmrlcte. waiuku ; W"AIHOA|NORTII,~An Jlntntn of 1200 aoroß, very line hind, a treatrr part In cultivation. S(K) iiiTi'n vury rich land, well gnused aud cultivate!, IvAll'AHA.—lliWlanrnn (Inn llnuilonc country. IIAV OF PLENTY.- r-'iV)o acrcH, near Tauranga. POVKRTY BAV.-IMK) iwsrrs lino land, wel uraasod, and a ujilt-iidiil sheop i tin. HA\\' KIC S HAY.- M.tJOO aoros Auo blibop coun try. KAIPAIt A.-ln.OOOacres cfttlle run, to bo bought ut a low llguro. K. J. MO3B & CO.. Hhortlandstrcct, LAND, IJNVUSTMKNT AND TKUST AUKNOY. UNDER TliK MANAQKMKHT OF GEOKGK KKASKIt, VALUATOH, INVESTING AND ESTATE AGENT, A!tD PUHLIC AUDITOR AND ACX'OUNTANT. Fon tiik "alk on I'ukciiask of I'ropertljs. Thk INVKSTMKNT of .Money. Tint Manaqumb.nt of E.tatca for Trustees and others. SKILLED.■'KLKCrrOIIS ANDY ALL KRS FOR PUROHA.SINU AKDSKLKOTINCJ. Th« Mir nUon of iwrßOim stiuking investmentfl, combining protlt wlih wiouriiy, aud of Colonists and linmlgrantH deniring to jottlo on really good Wind, in reqtiem'rt to the fiict tlmt till* Agency has now for b»!i\ nmonnsi ■ niimlH'r of other propurtJuH of k. vuluahla clinxacUr, bovojiil vory uxcellvnt Agriculliua Ifanns ready at ouco for ocoup»tion, liaving nearly all tbo rough work (lone, leucue cmclod, aid comfurlablo farm hoiißOi built, and Urgo p»rt of tho luiid l»i<l down In grusH, at n<a<onnbl« jirlccfl, in sotlled districts, ami poißosaini: Itailwuy and othor facilities for bringing prodiico to markot. FOR SALE-TIIK FOI.LOWINB PROPKR TIK3 1-f iret'Claati Farm, Main foutliHoad, about 1)50 acres vory rioli Tolo«nioß(iil,cultiv«Uirt,f(incoid nnd subdiTidiid; wilh a beautiful Hraidenct, and all ucc-eiHiiry ouHiuiliiiugi, »ith lino orchard and gardvn. l'rioo very okoup; a liiiruuin, ami tcnn:i »usv. AS—Upper Waikoto, largo linprorod Farm, of HX) nnritH. with huuso iimt nuuMißury outbuild ingH. now Kallwur atiitlon. Central and ilfing dlltrlou A23~tino Ilitlo Farm, 75 acre". In Horn buy Dl8tfio»: tlrst-olass volcnnlo soil, nearly all In grusi: nooi liouso. Offorod cxcoptionallr cheap. A25--Largo farm, 1120<icre«, /lmtclans volennlo soil: 100 acres bush; soil undulating. Price modanuo. Knny urwi. A33-Farm, Walkaio Valley, 303 acres, partly fenced, and tn grans; good house, gardon, and orchard. Railway conveniences. Als—l'ukoVohe Dtotrict, US) acres unimproved undulating, volcanic iod : l.r>o acrcß btlßh with valuable timber. Will bo sold cluap. AlO-Rcsldenccaml vulnabln Allotment, Kj-bor I'ust Road, near St. Ijepnlchre's New Chiirch. A3—Hcautifiil Farm of JW acres, wilh largo family rp«ld«ace; frncwi, sub-divided, largo ran cultlvatAd and in grane, near Rallwny Station. vrlUiln *asy dlstmco of Auckland. Very cheap. All-Fine Country Rrsidence, wfth 0 ncrcs of land (7 acres In good gr<i«f, and 2 acres in orchard), gardon, aTpnue, a»d shrubberies; orchard ia full bearing, and house of 7 rooms, with man's room, stable, coach house, otc FailoT do'erlptiona with I'artlcnlare on appli cation to GEORGEFRASER Investment. Land and Trust Agency. imSTATK AND PROPERTY AGENCY. C 3. FOR IMMEWATK SALK : TO DRAp/IRS.-ThoKOod-^illof a flourishing Drapory liuaine»B clo»e to the city, aud free hold promise, oouii«tin»- of Two Hhops and (hre rooms ench; blbo, fhrec-rooinad Cot tage sltuato nt corner of Sjmonis and Kast streets, frontagoi 33 and 95 foet ronpeo ivelj. This is » splendid opportunity for procuring a flrst-rato property aad exocllent busln«Bß. Application! shonld bo mado immediately to advertiser, as the property will bo offtired for a few days only. 11l hnalth is tho only reason why tho property is in tho markot. Stockin-trado and Book Dobts at av»lua- FINK BUILDING SITES nt Mount Albert; grand chance for city mon of securing gojd freeholds In a rapidly rising locality on vory easy torms. Plaae and partloulnrs at office. NORFOLK-STRKET.-A n«w woU - flilihed Four-roomed Uoubc ; froohold allotment 33 by 100. Great bargain. £2CO. CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENT, Monnt Eden, two minutes from lUilwny Stalion, £2 per foot. Unoioeptlooally »asy terms. EIGHT-ROOMED RK9IDBNCE - luburban. Fine sea view; large orcnard; Bplondid , ebow of plums. &c. Ono acre ground—well laid out. Small cash payment only required —easiest terms for remaindor. A BARGAIN.-Kxtra woll-llnished Six-roomed House, with Bath-room, copper bollor, and overy convenience, nearly now : largo Allot ment, havl»K frontancß to Not folk and Camoron Btrrets, clojo lo Ponsonby Road. Price, only £120. TWO substantial well. built Sovnn - roomed HOUSE*, with nice grounds, William and Howe st reets. £ 100 each. FINE PROPKRTY. having frontages to Groat North Roid and Brisbane and Stanloy Btrcets, being nearly half an acre In extent, with good Bovon-roomofl House, well built and no wly painted; waterandg/13. Hpl*ndld „„«"• Can bo had cheap, andonensj torms. SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, also Cottage, in tho city; good position. A flno oppor tunity for a young tradesman. Prico very low. TWO HOUSICS, Pompolior-strool, Ponsonby; ono four and ono six rooms; 40 x 70allot ment; well, pump, tanks, and every |con vonlenc-. On sale for month only,—Prico vory low—only £30, r). 'iHltKa SHOI'S. Victoria-street, leasehold 38 years uncxpirod. Cheap, RKOKNT-STRKET-Fivo-roomod House for sala cheap. 20,000 ACItKd, Groat Birrlor Island, farming and timbor land, from Sa per acre; choico olectionfl. TWO ISLANDS, Port Fitzroy, 150 acres; £100. FOUR-liOOMED II O U S X S, Five-roomed Houses. Six-roomed Houses, in Nowton, Ponsonby and else where. Numerous other Properties in various parts of tho Provincial IMgtrict. TWO Large Blocks Native Land. Bay of Plenty W, Itogistur of Properties can bo inspected at tho Office—Slnsuranco Vuildinsa. WAN T E D: To purchase, a Freohold Sito or Shop, in or near Queen-streot; good prico. Purchasers for Stocks and Shares also for Farms aud other Properties. Good Bills for Discount at Reasonable Rates. Freehold Securities for various buuib of money, at Curront Rates. ' TO LET: ON LEASE. Largo Business Promises, Durham street Wcßt; splendid cellarage; ilrst-class entrances.— Cheap, for torm of years. TEN-ROOMKD HOUSE and nearly! acres of land, Mount Roskill Road; lovely spot: rent very low to good tenant for one or two TWO SHOPS (v/lth dwelling attached) in Uymonds-Btrect; good stand. Can bo had er 10 years at low rental. A GOOD EIGHT- KOOMKD HOUSK (with immediate possession), with every conven ience, and largo piece of land in gardon and orchard, in Ponsonby district. For further particulars and cards to view apply to J. R. EAM)EU,SON, BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM- MieSION AGENT, 5, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, AUCKLAND /^JIEYIiOUND LIVERY AND \H~ BAIT STABLE. QUBKN-STRBKT, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Good Sf.ddle Horses and Buggias, Horses Broken to Saddle imd Harness. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance SAM YOUNG, Proprietor,



Land and Estate Agents I W H. m. B T V A I ¥ B, KSTATE & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 29, Insurance Buildings, Tho advertiser, having had 17 years' ex perience, and boing intimately acquainted with all properties now In his hands for sale, can adviso Intending Settlors in thair choice of land. FARMS.from 50 to 8,000 acras, on hand. Full particulars on application. Several good In vestments for Capitalists. Commissions cf ovory d ascription oxecuted for CcuntrvSotUera at low rates. JOBBPH UANE, I JG. K.CLARK Fortstroot. I \ CatubridKO. LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Fort-street, Auckland, and Duke- Btroot, Cambridge pLARK AND p ANE From thoir long rcsldoneo in Walkato, tboir tlioroußh knowloilßO of tho various Soils com prised in tho Auokland Provincial District, and their practical accqoaint&noe with Agrloulturo, aro in poesaaslon of facts that onablo thorn to tsivo tho most reliable information to Purchasers of Land; or, those Booking Sato Securities for Investment of Capital. FOR SALE. SOO acroe, llouso nnd Buildings, partly In grasi, und 60 acres turnips. 200 acres. Homo and Bheda, IGO acres in grass, oxccllont quality. fil2 acres, unimproved, Rood district. 1-00 acrcß, improved, K°od Dwelling, Ont houßaH, &0., orchard acd plantations. 150 acres reclaimed swamp, foncod and sub dlvldnd. 010 acros, in gras», good buildings, near rail w»y. •131 acres good cultivatod farm, largo out buildlngu, and oomfortablo llou-o. Othor I'roiiortlea for Sal<>, sinnll or largo ; full particulars from tho advertisers. Un Bale. ty Tv N X 8 « CO. Agents for Sydnky Paper Mills, Ilavo always in stock n Largo Supply of 1' A I' X X, comprising Wlilto. I'rintlntt, nnd Tea Papor, Groy and Drown Wrapiilnir. and aro prepared to Indent any sizoa, qualities, or colours re 'lheflo Papers aro now laißoly ÜBed horo, and are aoknowlodgcd to bo superior to most im ported. Cavalier FretG'n Uonuluo|Kronoh Brandlos American Carrlaifoa Ainorleaii Harnesß. To Arhivk Farm and Express Wngonn Amorlcan Vireproof Hiifes, &c.,'&o. n. TQNKS & CO lii O X B A L B, CHOICE IJDILDING ALLOTMENTS Bklohovk Estate, Situated In KDKN TKKRACK, SUHUUIIB OV AUCKLAND. Plan at Morloy & White's, For particulars apply to UHRISTOPHKK liiILKY, Won it Kden Hand. /\ N SALE, Slntofl Kukl'bli &nd Amurlcan Comont Now landing. KttANK X JKNKINBON. n U h L 11 11 U T U E X S HAVK NOW LANDING. 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GKOCEUIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVK FOR SALK— AMKKICAN KANUK3 AND STOVK3 BAUUICD STICKL FJCNUINO WIKK DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRS CORNSACKB, GRINDSTONES, OIL STOHK3, &c, &c, &c. AgJiita for J. Crils & Son's Cclobrated Scotch whUkoy. lITjLL BIiOTHEKS, Auctioneer*, A'lno and Spirit Mercfaanta yueou-Btroot Kauri Unii Stores. Breakwater Freonnri Horili'd a^nrus Albort-Mreet. riiOK IKON IKON TANKS ! TANKS 1! TANKS ! ! 1 S. PAKKEK, HAs Kok Sals (Ciibai') About 55 of tho;abovo. Also, SUI'ERIOK COKUUGATKD IKON TANKS, Frnni t;j and upwards. Comploto with tap ready for nse; also, A Lauiik Stock or SPOUTING, KIDUINU, DOWN-PIPE, ta. J», In, Always on Hand, lit his GALVANISED IKON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WOKKS. titohu • rntKicT KAht Auckland tT O X SALE AT LOWKST MARKKT RATKS (WIIOI.IHALK) 8.000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sack* Danish Oats SomervUlo Bros., McGlU's, and Meok's Oatmeal 60 Tonß l)uillold'« Adclatdo Floor 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chlckon, and Mill Ing Whoat (sacks or balos), &0. MOKE N/ I E & KOSS, Ootobora) 1830. rs^O HTUUEKKKPKKS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDKHS. Thoflo who onco make pnrchasoa from the Extensive and Varit d Stock of KARTHKNWARB, CHINA, AND GLASB WAHK, cpt by tho nndersignod, will admit that Cus m-houso-Btreet is tho proper place to go to, IK DWA R D LKW 18. An Kxporioncod Packer Kngaged. AUSTRALIAN. JUST ARRIVED : A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF NEW TEAS AND GROCERIES TO SELECT FROM AT K. L. MEEK'S SYDNEY STORE, Lknnox'B Buildings, Half-way up Gbey-btrect, right hand side. PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL. Merchandise. a. w. o wKN m c a QUEKN-STRKKT WHAKF, HAVE ON SALE (EX RECENT ARRIVALS) : A LARGK STOCK OF rj^EAS, gUGARS, QKOCERIES, AND QILMEN'S gTORES, Comprising— FINK TEAS, in halt-chcßts and boxes Victoria and Sydney Companies' SUGARS Mauritius and Fiji ditto CANDLKS-Bolmont, Do Roubalx, &0., &O. Starch, Bluo, Soap, Boap Powders, &o. Currants, Figs. Barcelona Nuts, &c. Klome, Moscatoll, and Sultana RAISINS Jams, Cundlcd Peel. Marmalade, Jellies Brown & Polßon'B and Brown's CORNFLOUR CONFECTIONERY, Jujubes, KBsences Van Houten'g, Taylor's, and Fry's COCOA and CHOCOLA.TE Neavea Food, Maizina Salad and Castor Oil, Hair Oil, &c. Pickles, Sauces, Curries, Capers, &o. Blaoklnif, Blacklead, Vestas RICK, SAGO, TAPfoCA, ARROWROOT) Salmon, Lobster, Sardines, Cod-fish, Ling, &c. Butter, Cheese HAMd and BACON Washing and Carb. Soda TarUrio Acid, Cream of Tar r Papor, Paper Bags, Confectioner Bags AMERICAN CANNED FRUITS, &O. &o. &c. o. G. W. OWEN & CO., QUEKN STREET WHARF. HAVE ON SALE : 300 sacks Mock's Crown Brand FLOUR 600 „ Wilson, Harraway & Co.'s FLOUR 100 „ R. Andorson'a FLOUR 500 „ Auckland Ground FLOUR 100 „ Wood's "Star" FLOUR 60 tons „ Make, &c, in Small Bags 800 sacks HEAVY OAf a 600 „ TARTARIAN BKED OATS 600 „ BRAN and SHARPS 100 „ FOWLS' WHKAT 800 bags Western and Westall's FINE and COARSE SALT 200 cases KEUOSINK OIL 835 bales Groy, Blue, Pink, and Brown PAPER <»nd PAPER BAGS G. W. OWEN & Co., QUEEEN STREET WHARF, HAVE ON SALE : 30 cases Prime CANTERBURY OHKKSH 30 cwt. Primo HAMB and BACON 10 tone CANXKRBURY POTATOES.



Uraperv. f)l"\f\ MEN'S New Bannockbum fr \J \J Tweed Suits at 29a 04 ; worth 60s. At Coombos,' 02, Queon-streot. "\TOTICK.—To he Bold for Cash, Fifty 131 Dozen Mon'a Flax Shirtr-, 3s lid, worth 5s 6d, at Coo.mhks', 92, Queen-street. TO WORKING MKN : a Bargain.—soo Pairs Printed Molo Trousers, nt 7b Cd worth 10s Cd), at Coomukp', 92, Queon-street. KEEP YOUK HKAIJ COOL.—Pith Helmot Hats, from [3a lid, at Coombbb" 92, Queenstreot. CALL and Sec me ? I Can Give You Threo Pairs of Youtho' German Thread Sox, for 2b Gd; splendid value. - Samukl Coombks. City Clothing Mart, U2 Queon-street BEFO.uk Making Up Your Outfit for tho Melbourne Exhibition. Call and In speot the Stock- of American Travelling Trucks atCooMUßs't 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, 500 Men's and Youths' Fashionable Hats. Bought n lot, to bo sold at 2a (id, worth 7s Gd, at Coombbs , 92, Queon-Btrett. WASTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombps hiui fust Openrrt up his Stock of Sumroor Clothing, which will bo sold Cheap. «b City Clothing Mart, U2 Queen-street1 WANTED KNOWN, Just Opened a Largo Lot of Gents' Straw Hatß. from 6d, at Uoomiikb' City lotlnng Mart, 92, Quoon stroot. WANTED KNOWN, 300 Men's and Bora' Cloth Capß, ut U ; a lot worth 38 6d, at Coomhub', U2, Queen-street. WANTKD KNX'WN, You Can Get n Good l'»ir of Soxfor|Cd, at Coombes' 92 Quoon-»tre.*t. WANTED KNOWN, Just Opened up a Splendid Lot of Youtha' Regatta Shirts, all new Patterns, at Coomuks' City Clothing Mart 92 Uueen-ktrot t. OCAltliltO' IT O U S E, WHAN GABEL 11. A. McKEAN, DRAPER. GHOCKIt, 'AND GENERAL BTOKEKKBPKIt, 11, A McKKAN In thaiklng Ills numoroua Friisnds uml tlio Public genorally for past favours, respectfully informa them thnt owing to tliolibenil support hitherto accorded him ho haa boon ahlo to make satisfactory arrange ments for DIIUCT SHIPMENTS FHOM HOME (Tiinouon LKAnmn Honmwlofn SUPERIOR OLASd of 000 l in, Hiiiiublo both for Town and Country, which for mtyi.e and yi!Ai.iTy,cannoi bo HurpuHkcd. Novelties for Chrlstmai nnd tho Holidays to arrive. Cholco Assortments of Millinery, Mantloa, &c constantly arriving. 11. A. MoKkan bens to draw apodal attention to tho CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Which will bo found to contain Mbn'B, Hoy*', and Youiiik' Oiothinu of FIIWT CLABH VALUK ut MOOJCRATIC PHIOKB, Bolocted permmitlly with a viuw to the requirements of tho District. PIiIZE MOSGJEL TWEED. In tho Grocery lUnptrtmoot similar ndvan toKon urn oll'crod. Al Tea, Cholco Christmas' Fruit«, &c, &c. Ironmongery and Tinware- Crockery and UluHiwurv, Garden Seeds, Hta tionery and Stamp Agent you tiik Auckland KVBNINQ Stab a-jd "Obßcrvor" Auckland MiiHio VVarcliouso Pond's Homoiopathlo Medicines. Fanr.v Goods. pHAULES TZ'EISKY & {pO., Q U E X N- 8 T B X X T, DIRBCT IMI'OBTEES OK FANCY GOODS I FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS I FANCY GOODS 1 OP EVKHY KIN'I). ALBUMS, PURSK?, BAGS, FANS IlKr.Ts. Caud Casks, Cigar Casks, &c. Nkkdt.k Casks, Comi'ahiohh, &c. Combs, Brushes, Toilit Hacks Pocket knivrb, Scibbors, Razors DUTTKK AND UllttAl) IvNIVKS CAHVKD liUTTKIt ANIJ BItKAD PLATTKHS VASKS, ORNAMENTS FLOWKR fcTAMDS, 1 . ITKKK, HONIKS, DISHES GUAUANTKKII BKST ICLKCTHO-PLATK GOODS — FOHKS. HIMOXB. CIIURTS, BUTTEBH, SOOAUS, TliA AND UoHFKK HKra, &c, &c. APIIHKISHY'a HkITAKNIA METAI, TEAPOTS CLOCKS A*r> ANEROID BAROMETERS (Guaranteed) Poldinu Chains, Pictures, &c, SELTZOGKNES Chicickt Croqdbt, Lawn Tknnis Lawn Bowlf, and other Out-dooii Gamer CRIBBAGE HOARDS Draughts, Cnitss, Dominoks BAGATKLLK BOARDS And other Lvdoou Gamks Work Boxiis, Desks DRESSING CASE 3 Statioxkhy Hacks, Rulers, &o. DOLLS and TOYS of Every Kind TOGETHER WITH A HOST OF OTHER GOODS! Storekeepers Supplied, Tbolr GOOD 3 being all Puroiiaskd for CASH (by their Mr H. R. Kolsey, of London) DIRECT from tho English and Continental Manufacturers, O. K. & Co. aro enabled to offer ALL GOODS AT LOWBST PRICKS. ■saddlery. WS. ..ONES • Having jnst landed ex ' Fernglen,' LochjDoon,' and ' Scottish Lassio' a largoassoi*' montof all kinds of HARNESS MOUNTINGS ho Is now prepared to oxecuto all ordors for Carriage, Buggy, Sine-lo or Pair Horso, Gig or Dog Cart, Slnglo or Tandom Harness. STRONG DURABLE STOCK SADDLES, Oiir"own mako, complete with Mounts, from £3 ss. Od. Always on hand, a Larok Stoch of CAB, SPUING CAltr, iDRAY AND FARM HA.RNKS npS»'if^J *w as,alway? v larß° general stook, com g™'"B Racing, Steoploehaae, and Hunting ™2 d& 8. a? d idlos' Stable Requisites, Summe? tafnr Pn° r-Horneolothini?l Vallß°B- Portman *.[?I,- Co""? r Bags, Waterproof Paste for Saddles and Harness, Compos, Oils, &c. FLY NETS IN GRBAT VARIETY. BLLIMANS EMBROCATION JUST ARRIVED. PArfc^A nii^wq la. test lm PrS™ d extra strone IJAUK1 JAUK SADDLES always on hand. From 60s. Five per cent. Discount allowed for Cash. W. S, JONES. OTJKION-STRKKT. AUCKLAND. M. US> J) OW N STAY AND COKSET MAKEK, UPPSR HOBSON-STRKE.T. Kbi'abhshed 186). KVEIiY DKSCKIPTION OF~STAY COKBIBTB, &O. SUKQIOAL BKLTB, UPON THE LATEST JMI'ROVKMVNTS. SnouLDEH Straps Made to Onsen. Country Orders Punctually Attended To



Merchandise. J THE HOMK SHUTTLE AMERICAN LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE, fHE BEST AND MOST EASILY WORKED FAMILY SEWING-MACHINE IN THE MARKET, Without Regard to Pkice. With tho Machine is furnishcd-JlJemmer llraider, Shuttle, Dobbins, Oil Can, Oil Screw Urivor, Five Needles, Gauge, lablo Clamp, and lirectionsfor use. All securely packed in strong ;aso, without extra charge It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, scam, tuck, ruflle, hemstitch, and gather, and sew on and ,'atherat tho samo timo, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, svith Silk Cotton, or Cotton Thread. So. 1-HAND MACHINE, Reduced to CA, N.8.-This is also adapted for use on talbea and Treadlo, which we will supply at any time, of elegant American manufacture for £2 Sb No. 2—MACHINE for Treadlo use only, having tho very great advantago of being set level with tho table, complete, with ele gant Ornamental Iron Stand, with hand- Bomo polished top, complete, reduced to £6 ss. No. 3-MACHINE, with polished covers aa abovo, to lock and protect machine, re duced to £7 7b. Where tho genuino "HOME" SHUTTLE MAC IINKS aro not procurable wo will send then: Jxcct to purchasers on receipt of remit tano reference gVK R V ~Q ENU IN X HOME-SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE IS STAMPED M, M oss & C°- SOLE-AGENTS, SYDNEY, N. S. W. or BKWARK OF GERMAN AND BIRM INGHAM IMITATIONS, fs* SOLE IMPORTERS I L. D. N A Tv A N & C o . AUCKLAND. Wo havo appointed tho undersigned Sole Re tall Agent for Auckland, where tho genuine Homo Shultlo Machines aro procurable ny time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition freo of charge. J. V. BREDA, BIIORTLA ND-STREET fil F REB G IFTS Tho Proprlotora of Wot.kk's AnOMATio Bchikdam Bciinai'l'B, to Induce the destruction and prevent tho improper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Public agnlntt frmio and (feonption, haio enclosed i> tho wrappers o under tho label on tho quart bottles Bincw Ist October, 1878, and continue to and n KrinY Day' Pjckinq Throughout the Year IHRBK dbx OUDKB3, Whioh aro drawn upon the undersigned, and will be cashed by,tnclr Agents. To secure theso Gifts tho Publlo must be careful to ask for. and accept nothing but, the Genuine Udoltho Wolfe's Schnapps, With onr name upon tho Top Labo'. lA.GKNTS! L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND The best in tho V'orld Indispensable to overy household, and a boon to all housewivo". Makes delicious Puddings without egg-. Pastrr without, butter, and beautiful lk-ht Bread without yeabt. Sold by Grocori, Oilmen, Chemiutß' &c. GOODALL'S CUSTARD POWDERS, For making Delicious Custards without egga in less time and at half the price. Unequalled for the purposes intended. Will give tho utmost i>atisfiction if the Instructions given are implicitly followed. The proprietors entertain the greatest confidence in the article, and can recommend it to housekeepers generally as a useful agent in the preparation of a good Custard. Givk it a Trial. Sold by Grocers, Chcminta Italian Warehousemen. &c, PREPARED BY GOODALL BACKHOUSE & CO., White Horse stbkbt, Lsjeds. WHOLESALE OF L. D. NATHAN & CO Seven Pbizk mldalr awarded (loodall s' ttousehold Specialities! A|Single Trial solicited from those who have not yet tried theso splendid preparations. GOODALL'S YORKSHIRE RELISH. The niostldoliciois Sauce in tho world. This Cheap and excellent Sauce makes the plainest viands palatable and the daintiest dishes more delicious. To Chops, Steaks, Fish, otc., it is Incomparable, Sold by Grocery, Oilmen, Chomists, &c. GOODALL'S BAKING POWDER. a ADDLERY Ex 'Duuloo' and 'Lady Jocelyn,' OK CASES ASSORTED LADIES' AND AO GENTS' SADDLES (A ustitA li a N Shape), Made expressly to our order by ono of the Dcst English makers. L. D. NATHAN & CO. OISIiUIT, UUBOUCHK (JO'S CELEBRATED PAiEBRANbY. Wo have always on nand tho aoova Colo brated Brandy, m bulk, cases, on star, four Btar (very old, mild), flasks, half flasks, quarter flasks, crystal rrols uecantew. and2-Gallon Crystal vats. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Solk Importers. J^" O T I c E. RKAD BROTHERS BOTTLE NOTHING HUT BASS'S ALE |AND GUINNESS'S STOUT. And they havo no connection whatever with any other Bottling Pirn CONSUMERS SHOULD ASSUKE TUKMSELVKS OF UKAD BROTHERS' UOG'3-HEAD LABEL (represented above), Othorwlso they tret anIHNTIRBLY DIFFER xLN 1 Alt i'ICLKS* SOLE IMPOKTERS: L. D. NATHAN & CO,



For Bale, rji Ik i (^OLDFTin^. WHANGAPOUA ESTATE. This Property is now 0 IVE N F0 II LEA S U FOB GOLD-MINING I'UPJ'OSES, On the following terms :— CLAIMS to be THBEB Acrks in extent RKKI- For First Two Years £210a por aero For Second T wo Years £i por aoro For Remaining Thrco Years £0 per aero Leases will bo granted for 7 Years, and will contain a Purchasing Clause, to be exercised at option of the Lessee within One Year from date of Lease. The Leases will bo prepared by the Company^ Solicitors, and will contain such Covenants and Conditions as they may deem necessary, and the Company undortako that the coat to Lessee for a .beaßO shall not exceed Three Guineas, exclusive of Stamp and Registration Feea. Tho Survo 8 will bo mado by Company's Sur veyors, and ihe cost of any Survey for a Lease Bhall not exceed Five Guineas. C A. HARRIS, Jon., Manager N.Z. Timber Co. (Limited). Auckland, •Ith February, 1881. (■runsmitas. fTT DUR AN D XI » GUNMAKKH, W. W. GIiKENKK'S AOENT QUKEN-STREKT. Auckland, 1\ ext Albert Hotel. GUNS AT CuST PRICE By \V. W. Greener, Scott ' ana Sons, and Weßtley Richards. IIAMMKRT.BES AND OTHKB Gpifß CIIOKEUORE &C, ' Also, For Sale, A few good TELESCOPES. wTTI h aTT^- GUNMAKEK, BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS KXCELLENCT THE OOVKR.N'OH "F NKW ZEALAND. IGS, QUKK N -STREET, AUCKLAND, Agent for W. and 0. fccott and *-on's Guns, and for Hay, Merricks and Uo.'s (Limited) Gunpowder Mills, Koslin, Edinburgh. HAMMBKLESS AND CIIOKEBORE i GUNS, Shipments now ready from W. and U. Scott and Sons, Isaac Hollis & Sons, P. Webley & Son, Bland & son, W. W. Greener, and other makers. HammerlesßGuns .. .. £15 to £33 Double Breech-loaders .. £5 to £18 hi/.Rle oitto £5 to £7 Double Mufczlo loaders £2 15b to £10 giflglo ditto £lloeto£s Snider Carbines £310s to £5 Mmtini-Henry Rifles .. .. £3 to £10 Saloon t Hies .. .. £2 Os to £3 5s Revolvers £1 to £5 Air (*uns, Bhooting ball or shot £■( 10a DIHECT SHIPMENTS OF SPORTING PoWDEB Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges, Cases, Rifle and Revolver Ammunition, Gun Caies, Gameßags, Cartridge Beits, llecapp rr, Turnovers, Powder Flaakß, Shot Pouthas, &c, Kjeiforßird-stufflDg. FiKKiRMB purchased, orHxchasged. Repairs promptly and efficiently done. tBT W.H.H. draws special attention to his Shooting Gam.kky, 40 yards long, where fire arms may bo tested by intending purchasers. Oren for Rifle and Pistol Practico daily. DISVITT, Gunmaker, 'Hi, Queen. • street. Auckland, oppouito tho Market house. Established, 850.—Always in Stock and to arrive by direot tmrortation from England made to advertfpero cwn order,—Choktboro Breech-loading t. v. •, Double and Single Muzzle loaders, Bieech-loading Revolvers, Breech-load ing Rook and Rabbit Rifles, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, and every article necessary to oompleta the outfit of a pportsman. An assortment of every description of Revolver Cartridges, and all the best Brands in Sporting Powders are imported direot from the makers by the advertiser, who can guarantee their good quality. Cartridges for the Knfleld, fnider »nd Terry Rifles. Metalilo Cartridge Cases, Chilled Shot and other speci alities always on hand. Country dealers liberally dealt <vkh. Gunß Re-stocked, Browned, etc., and every other kind of Firearm Repaired at reasonable pt Ices . Notice.-Just to hand, a lot of good serviceable C. K. Chokebore Hreeoh loading Guns cheap. Tho largest Btock in Auckland to choose from. Aleo, in stock, a argo assortment of Fireworks of tthe [best ualitv. Flshina Tackle Sewins Macmnes. [Established 1555,] y Special Appointment to His Excel lkncy thk govkrnor.] W IT HAKESPEAK & rj° 46 Queen-Street, Auckland. SILK AND WOOL MERCHANTS, IMPORTER SICWIN& MACHINE MANUFACTURERS. Have received.and are daily expectine. fresh additions to their btock of CRKWfcLS, WOOLS, SILKS, and FANCY GOOD-i. They also beg to call special attontion to their shipments of the celebrated "DOMESTIC Sewing Machine,nudebv tho well-known and long established firms. GROVEH & BAKER, amalgamated with the Domestic S.M. Co., and who. by their joint efforts, have stepped so far ahead of all other makers, that every n;rvo is being strained by all new and old firms to alter or make their machines as near as they dare go—to this splen did production ; and in soino case*. PUFrlftu and LIES (white and black) are resorted to to try and sell inferior article?. W. H. S. & Co. have been practically rngaged in making Sowiig Machines upwards of 25years, and they recently declined tho agency of a maohino (now being puffed into tho market by an Auckland dealer) on tho ground of its not beiug sufficiently well made for tho trade. Do not be gulled, or got swindled with second-hand or inferior goods on the halta orown a week principle; buteavo your money, and buy for cash at 25 por cent, less prioe and ensure a thoroughly reliablo and new machine. Call and See for yourselves. And 11 son can buy for cash, you may aa well have a good as a bad article. W. IT. SHAKESPEARE & CO., Opposite tho Market, Queen-street, Auckland. MACHINES REPAIRED. THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, HAS JUST KECEIVKI) A Large Shipment of the Challenge Machine of tho World— Tns White Co.'s Sewing Machine. The Most Silent The Cheapest Tho Most Rapid The Highost Arm The Most Simple Tho Largest Tao!o The Most Easj to Work Tho Best Cov«r Tho Most Durablo The Simplest Shuttle Tho Most Elegant Tho Neatest Stitch Tkeadle Machines, from £5 103. TIIE BEST SEWING MACHINES EVER HADE. Price of Hand Machines, £3 10s. Also, ALWAYS ON* HAND, Genuino Singer Frißter and Rossman Werthcim Standard Ho wo Company's W heeler nnd Wilson Grover and Baker's I Jones's ABC Domestlo I Andother good makes l-'ROJI 2s. 6d. per Week ! 2s. Go. tkr Week ! ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. These Machines can bo fc ad of my Agents:— Marcroftand Co, vvhnngarei; Thomas Wells, Cambridge; William Stovenson.Onehunga; K. Wayte, Hamilton; I'arnoll and Boylan, Gla borne; Brennan and Co.. TaurauKa; and at other places. rp H E p RE A T TjjEPOT, QUEKN-STRKKT.