P. Crow, Butcher,

Had always on hand a good supply of Meat and Tallow Candles, of first-rate quality, at 8d per lb.

Peter was prominent in racing and other sports. A real good fellow.

C. S. Partridge, Maclaggan street, informed the inhabitants he was a watchmaker in Rattray street, and his work, like himself, could always be relied on for correct time. Also working jeweller.

A. Anderson had on sale Drapery and Hardware Goods in great varieties; and, not forgetting creature comforts, offered Port and Sherry Wines at 5s per gallon, or 12s per dozen; fine India Ale. 11s 6d per dozen; and Real Scotch Whisky at 20s per gallon, in quantities of not less than two gallons, at his store, corner of Princes and Rattray streets. He also acted as commission agent, buying and selling properties; and, in conjunction with his partner. James Cullen, had for sale at Bellvue Dairy quiet milch cows, calved in the district, and was prepared to let for hire per diem a bullock team, with or without the dray; also a mule, with either pack or riding saddle.

Both these gentlemen had been resident in the district for years before the arrival of the first settlers in 1848.

John De La Condamine Carnegie took a prominent place at his stores in Princes street (almost opposite our Post Office), where he always kept, as a merchant and commission agent, a well-assorted stock of groceries, slop clothing, &c., of which he requested inspection. Also, of a small quantity of superior West of England Pilot Cloth, wool-dyed, which he offered at low figures; and a small consignment of powdered butter, which he offered for sale at 1s 8d per lb.

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W. H. Hansford had, at his stores. Port Chalmers, an assortment of tinned meats and provisions, besides liquid and other solid household requirements.

Morgan Evans, also of Port Chalmers, besides the usual run of domestic articles, had also a large stock of ship chandlery; acted also as shipping agent, and as a specialty offered for sale Indian maize, well adapted for growing in the settlement.

H. Jeffries offered a reward of three guineas fur four horses which strayed from his place at Cavers ham.

Samuel Shaw announced himself as painter, glazier, and house decorator.

Sam figured largely for many years as a speaker at political meetings.

W. Underbill, house carpenter and joiner, was ready for contracts, and had, in conjunction with T. Bailey, a house and section for sale.

F. Shirley, boot and shoemaker, Princes street, returned his thanks to the gentry and public of Dunedin and vicinity for the liberal support received since starting.

A quantity of bricks, at £2 per thousand; also Vandykes, and brick pavement at a moderate price. Apply to Williamson & Co.; or, with orders, on the premises, to Ross and Mercer.

Samuel Gibbs, fancy bread and biscuit baker, Princes street, returned thanks for the support received, and announced brides' cakes, wedding, dinner, and tea parties and routs supplied.