The Evening Star.

Tol. IV.—Wo. 1,212 |

Auckland, N.Z. MONDAY; DECEMBiSIx 22, 1873,

Price: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. .^. A^STRA^I^YXw «*W^#^ ±TT STEAM NAVIGATTOM %'sif^- B,irst-Cl^ Steamers ION SYDNEY & MELBOURNE TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE & ATT nrm QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE L°S GEORGE'S SOUND, by the AS m' r-nl 1™? Steamships. * y lUe A' S' N- Company's The splendid new steamship , m Wentworth, 650 tons, J. W. Brown, Comminrio,. «^«„„i j about 26th inst., will. leave°K days affi nivT * For particulars of freight or passage app'y to " H. M. JERVIS, Agent. "POR LONDON tyw/rK DIRECT. WeU'knowa and favourite regular n in t, City. of Auckland, Capt. G Ralls, will sail positively on 27th instant p£2£? aCCoramodation fors«^n anLteerage For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Hig',.-street, Auckland, Agents. Dec. 2, 1873. L O N DON. £2frff^f^ T0 FOLLOW THE FERNDALE. P SSlishTphe New Zealand Shi K>ine Com nnnL Hindostan, 833 tons register, will receive immediate disuatch on arrival, and sail about the 30th January a,Bpatch on Wool for shipment by this vessel will be Stored by the Company free of chaeoe y JOHN BATGER, Wyndham street, December 3,1873. ! ' ' JH^- Thep., MANDEL- Challenger. From Auckland. Wsdnesday, December 24, at It a.m. Friday (Boxing Day), December 26, at 7 a.m. sharp From Coromandel. Tuesday, December 23, at Ip.m. Wednesday (Christmas Eve), December 24 at 4 p ir Saturday, December 27, at 12 noon " (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying •r discharging live stock. HOLMES BROTHERS, Agents, Wharf. vfcvk XT O R L 0"N~D~0 _N K^*V J- DIRECT. -SfijtSl^ TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF aaMmmaam** Auckland. The Favorite Ship Chile. This Vessel is now discharging her inward Cargo in excellent condition, and on completion will load with dispatch. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, , '_ Agents. j3_!K%, A UCKLAND STEAM XJL PACKET COMPANY AUCKLAND TO THAMES DAILY. Thep.s. V/ ' Golden Crown ' Auckland to Thames, 11 a.m. Thames to Auckland, 4 p.m. (Circumstances permitting.). 8s per ton, received at the Company's Store, on the Wharf, and kept until shipped, free of charge. No live stock will be received on board after.9 a.m. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, •r discharging live stock. FOR L E V U X A. The favorite s.s. Star of the South, On TUESDAY NEXT, 23rd instant, at 3 p.m. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer. , ■jfrjKfc. ■ gTEAM TO~RIVES: The twin s s.' Gemini ti Leaves Auckland daily at 11 o'clock morning. Leves Riverherhead at 3 o'clock afternoon, arriving Auckland at 5 o'clock. Pic-nic Parties landed at Wood's Island on the up triw, and taken off on the down trip without extra charge. Fsres: Return Tickets, same day, 3s. J. CASEY. "U-k "pOR HOKIANG-A. "T»3flc^\ The Schooner ' Will sail as above on TUESDAY next, the 23rd instant.—For freight, &c, apply to ' M. NICCOL. r ? Custom House-street. QHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Thep.s. G;0 L DEN CROWN WILL RVN EXCURSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE. ; ■ RETURN TICKETS, Available from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874. j inclusive. FARES: Saloen .. 12s. Steerage ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 8». WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24. Leaves Auckland. Leaves Thames. 11a.m. Cp.m. i THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY EXCURSION AMONG THE ISLANDS OF H A U R A X I, ''' ■} Leaving the Queen-street Wharf at 3 p.m. FARE-ONK SHILLING. After the excursion leaves for Thames at 7 p m. *BIDAY, DECEMBER 26, BOXING-DAY. ;-; Leaves Thames. Leaves Auckland 6.30 a.m. 7 p.m. pLM 11.30 pm. P , Return Ticket*, for this day only, A -.<~J' '' SIX SBILLINGS. J DECEMBER 27. H^-^V^M Yes Auckland Leaves Thames. l^J^^U a.m. ~ 4 p.m. *^F.Mei r ,„ -* lUk. n MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. nwveg Queen-street Wharf intimaforthe THAMES ..;,..;,,.. REGATTA, Ba.m. ''_ Leaves Thames 7 p.m.1 , : ...•; Return TJpkets,-for this'day only; ' SIX SHILLINGS. , TUESDAY, DECEMBER SO. 4*ave» Aueklftn^ Leaves Tlumeß. 419-SR' 4 p.m.



Shipping. Q.RAND EXCURSION TRIP Round the Middle Island. ItEI/ CW Zea^nd Steam Shipping Company (Limited) pnrpose sending their favourite steamship, Taranaki tL^ n.^cursion trip round the Middle Island towards the latter end of January or beginning of February wvV 3 pr °P°sed t0 start this trip from Nelson, at which port passengers from Auckland and Taranaki Lvttl dIJ° 1% an/ 1 £? m, this t0 call at Wellington £»££& J*}u n6l\ Presei-vation Inlet, Milford Sound, Mirwii t ? i l6 other Sounds of the West C.ast of the Middle Island as maybe found desirable. ♦™ f e*c™"sion W'H then return to Nelson, Welling ton Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers, landing passengers at their respective ports of embarkation. The.complete tour of round the Middle Island thus completed will, it is anticipated, occupy about a fort fJF« c steam<: r will be specially prepared and equipped mhh, l?!?^ 81??; ,The handsome an'l capacious fore cabin will be fitted up in every respect equalling the saloon accommodation, while the latter will in pre ference be reserved to ladies. A double staff of stewards will be engaged, and neither trouble nor ex pense will be spared to ensure the comfort of nas- Ze^and 111 * Style mVCV bef°re atlcml>ted in New Nocargo will be carried, and the ship will be ex clusively devoted to the purposes of the excursion as DOa t^u r PasselJgers will be taken during the trip Asithe number of tickets to be issued will be limited y the number of berths in the ship, it will be neces ary to make an early application to the various agencies oi the company. As soon as the required number of tickets is taken up the precise date at which the excursion will leave will be published. Trice of tickets, Lls. For all further particulars apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents ft.Z.S.K. Co. (Limited) j&^L TXENRY ELLIOTT, hflP^dL* -*"*- MARINE SURVEYOR, /sfclfcaK\\ LICENSED RECEIVER. & FOR ggb^Jplßy* WARDING AGENT. Lessee of Bonded Store " C." for Goods Warehoused cTranshipment or for Examination. All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Oilice : Queen street Wharf. THOMAS J E N K. INS LICENSED CUSTOM-HOUSE AGENT. O 01111 A X X's BIIILDIJICI 8, FOII T STRUT N.B. — Goods and Parcels forwarded to all parts of Great Britain and the Continent of Europe by Overland Mail Route or by Clipper Shi PM- Business Cards. JR. O O URC X, • CARVER & GILDER, GLASS & PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, 57, Wakefield street, Auckland. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, CHAPEL STREET, AUCKLAND. T CARSON, *J 9 House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. TAMES £UT~C HE R, *J Carter, Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. BaUast supplied. ALOVETT, Tailor, &c, Karanga • hape Road (near the top of Upper Queen street), Auckland, having commenced business at the above address respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. MISS NORMAN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffman for five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes street. The North Shore attended. .^__ . MADAMI WINTER, ROYAL ACADEMICIAN, gives Lessons in Music and Singing. Two to Three Guineas per Quarter, payable in advance. Schools attended.— Melbourne House. S~aTm v c l w c l l~s House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office : 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.) : X S M I T H, . GINGERBEER, CYDER, FRUIT SYRUP, and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER. Karanciahape Road, West End. Fruit Syrup and Raspberry Vinegar in pints, for the c onvenience of Picnic Parties and Schools. GEOEGE BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFATURERS, Lower Queen-street. A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock. October 10,1873. JOHN G. CLOU GH, •3 MECHANIST & MODEL ENGINEER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER-QUEEN STREET TO MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET. Sewing Machines cleaned, adjusted, and carefully repaired. All kinds of light machines. Repairs undertaken at moderate charges. Musical Instruments repaired and tuned. Harmonium Reeds made, &c. ¥yBATH TO THE PLIES. CHEMICAL FLY PAPERS, (Manufactured by J. C. SHARLAND), Shortland-street. Auckland. Iv packets, Cd and Is each packet. CHEAP BOOTS EOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T ELLISON is Selling OfT his Stock of Boots for One* Month at exceedingly Low Prices.to give the public a chance of purchasing during the holidays. Ladies Lasting Boots very cheap. Girls White Boots .very cheap.—7B, Quenstreet. , ■ TDI STABLISHED 18 59. PIANOsT~PIANOS ! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, SHORTLAND street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 25. Every iLtrument and kept in tune one yea "SfiSSS 5 ev^Siption Tuned a nd R e . paired. Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. . ~ "MELODY 0"R <* AN S. JUST LANDED—Daw's and Rams den's Patent Pedal Substitute Organs as suppßed LOn Sale-A leSha'nd 20-stop'd Harmonium by ing Drawing-room Instrument). ... PIANOFORTES. The two shipments of Messrs Ralph.Allison>and Sons' Pianofortes previously advertised are sold, mo™ , expected shortly. Arnved, , P^.fl^, j^ 1 Auckland, a shipment from Messrs Chappell. Also, neriodical shipments from Messrs Jiroaawoo v Wopkinson, oiippeU, eigler, Bord, Erard, and other eminent makers. BR()wNEj Qo , Srmonds sljr?9t, A\\cklaT)d,



Business Cards. TO STOREKEEPERS, COASTERS, &a JUST ~0~ p E NED, PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS), Good and Cheap. AC C OUNT~B 0 OKS, Very Cheap, for Coasting Trade. Books suitable for Public or School Libraries, Presents, &c. SCHOOL REQUISITES OF ALL KINDS. LETTS* DIARIES FOR 1874 E. WAY TE, . .. 100, QUEEN-STREET. November 1, 1873. J>AJiT±jN G-TOJS'd BIBCTJim REDUCED PRICES: Cabin Biscuits iss per lOOlbs. All kinds Fancy ditto .. Gd per Hi ————— STONE BROTHERS, Agents. _ BUILD' lii R, CARPENTER, & JOINER W. H. S X I N N E R, VULCAN LANE. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. 'P B. CAM ER 0 N", CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, DA V I X's B U DINCi s, Quj; k N-STRE E T m .„ , (Adjoining National Bank), Will be prepaied to Supply Plans and Correct Esti mates for all descriptions of Buildings on the Shortest Notice with or without superintendence. GiS O R G- E A£BKB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. NOTICE OP REMOVAL. T E. SAUNDERS, O • TAILOR, ET C, Next to Mr Halliday's, Caiitnetmaker SHORTLAND STRE ET, Begs most respectfully to inform his customers and the gentlemen of Auckland that in consequence of the late fire he has taken the above premises, and hopes to have a continuance of their support. MR FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ETTITI & o o, Wholesale, Shipping, aDd Family Butcher, Queen street, corner of Durham street, AucV land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N B.—Dealers i ; nine. Livo Pheasants forwarded to all parts of; i. -. i! onies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ( "1 jfcl ±L ISX MA B t* IjfT 8. PIANOS.-A Fine-toned Zeigler Piano in rich Walnut case. Also, a Pebain. They will be sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from 37 guineas. Harmonium, full compass, 12 guineas and 2S guineas, with 10 stops. May be seen at Webb's Music Saloon, Welle.riey-street. Second-hand Pianos from 10 guineas, by Broadwood, and a Cottage C-2 octave, in rich walnut. £150. y^Sptf A* E V ° v /^SfcW/*^ WANT OF MONEY LONDON LOAN OFFICE, %AW NEXT CITY HALL. MONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the better se curity of Valuables. MORRIS MARKS, PROPRIETOR



Railway, «emM«^ «*^l T? ~~ AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RACES. ON the days of the Races (26th and 27 th December, 1873, and 'Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874), a train will leave Auckland for Ellerslie Racecourse, at 9 a.m , and will run as frequently as possible, and as may be found desirable after that hour. It is probable that the train will run about every hour. One train only will leave Onehunga for Ellerslie at 9.30 a.m.; and one train only will leave the Raoecourse for Onehunga in the evening of each day at 445 p.in , and the last train for Auckland will leave the Racecourse at 6 p.m. Passengers will be warned of the departure of the trains by the ringing of a beU at the plal form. All train will stop at Newmarket. It is earnestly re quested that the passengers will assist the Railway Authorities as much as possible by not over-crowding, and by obeying the orders of those in authority. Return tickets, including ADMISSION to the COURSE, at 3s each, may be obtained on and after the 24th December, from the Station Clerks, at Auckland, Newmarket, Onehunga, and from Mr Chapman, Bookseller, Mr Upton, Bookseller, Queen str§et, Auckland, and from Mr Robinson, Chsmist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. i Auckland, December 17, 1573. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA | RAILWAY. THIS Line will be OPENED for Passenger Traffic on AVEDNESDAY, 24th December, and will run as per Time Table on 25th, 28th, and following days in December. The 20th and 27th December, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874, being Race Days, the ordinary time table will be set aside, and trains will be run according to special advertisement. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland,. .. 8.0 .. 12.0 .. 4.30 Leave Newmarket .. 8.15 .. 12.15 .. 4.45 Leave Penrose Junction 8.37 .. 12 37 .. 507 Arrive Onehunga .. 8.45 .. 12.45 .. 5.15 Leave Onehunga .. 9.0 .. 10 .. 5.30 Leave Penrose Junction 9.11 ..1.11 .. 5.41 Leave Newmarket .. 9.36 .. 1.30 .. 6.00 Arrive Auckland , .. 0.45 .. 1.45 .. 6.15 ■i' ■'■' \ FARE S. Return, Ist 2nd Ist 2nd Class. Class. Class. Class. • '; s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Auckland to Onehunga ..16 10 23 16 Newmarket to Onehunga .. 16 10 23 16 Other Stations to Onehunga 09 06 10 09 Onehunga to Auckland .. 10 10 23 16 Penrose to Auckland ..16 10 23 16 Other Stations to Auckland 09 06 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations .. .. -.0 9 06 10 09 By order. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. . , ; :.;,!. CAUTION,TO THE PUBLIC. A LL persons are ! warned "against' Entering or Leaving the Carnages while the Train is in motion, By orttr.



Mercnandise. T O ARRI YE, 2 TONS CANTERBURY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. PER LADY AGNES, JJEBT CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS, IN CLOTH. T, II HALL & CO, WY N D HAM STREET. T O Alt RIVE, PER BARQUE "FREETRADER," p R 1 M E OATS, BRAN, BAKERS' FINEST FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HALL & CO. pAP ERH A N G-ING S, ETC. 50,000 Rolls PaperhangiriKs, in every quality and variety of design 15 bales Hessian and Scrim 5 cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Staii.ed Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes-Kent's, Hamilton's, and other makers Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery COO cases Sheet Glass Polished Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons AVhite Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticorrosive Paint 40 hhds and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, oil, color, & glass merchants, 12, Wyndham street.



Tenders. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until noon of SATURDAY, 27th instant, for the Erection of a Building in Stanley-street. Plans and Specifications to be teen at the Phamix Foundry. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. FRASER & TINNE. TO SHIPWRIGHTS. TENDERS will be received not later than TUESDAY KENT, the 23rd inst., at four o'clock p.m., for Repairs, &c, to Schooner Garibaldi, now lying at Onehunga. Plans and Specifications to bo seen on board, or Tenders to be left on board. S. VERNAZANI. Masters, TENDERS FOR MEAT, BREAD, MILK, GROCERIES, to}., &c. TENDERS for the following Supplies for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, for Six Months, commencing Ist January, 1874, will be received by the undersigned until noon TUESDAY, the 23rd inst :— Beef and Mutton (free from bone) ;' best quality only Bread ; best quality only Milk ; pure Tea, Sugar, Rice. Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene Coals, Firewood Samples of Groceries to accompany the tenders. GEO W OWEN. December 16, 1573, > TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until noon of the 24th inst., for the Erection of a Building at Hamilton, AVaikato, for the National Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c., at my office, Insurance Buildings. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, October, 1873. TENDERS are invited for a Post • and Telegraph Office at Hamilton, in the Pro vince or Auckland. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings, may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Post-office, Hamilton. Tenders addressed' to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for' [Hamilton Post-office," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of AVednesday, the 31st day'of December, 1873. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time specified above. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, 1 , •■'-•■'• Colonial Architect. 1 "BOARD AND~RESIDENCE. MRS MILLER begs to inform the general public that she has removed her private Board and Itesidence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. tp U R"N ISH E D Apartments for JL Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with, or without board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Star office FURNISHED APARTMENTS. FURNISHED APARTMENTS for two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy nation, commanding an extensive view of the ■ harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this office. • SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPEAHL begs to inform ■ his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentleman's ■ German Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27, Queen-street. j? ; NEWCASTLE COALS. •.. j HOHRLY. expected to Arrive, per Drover, 250 TONS OF COAL, On Sale alongside Ship, in lots to suit purchasers, J- BYCROTPX & 00, Qaehuagft, Becembgr 37, 1§?&



Drapeiy. Q I T T HALL, QUEEN STREET. A. LINABURT AND CO. Are now Lolding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the largest and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland , and in submitting their List of Prices, would direct Spechl Atten tion to the fact that being Direct Importers is a sufficient proof that their stock cannot he approached by any House compelled to purckn-e in Auckland, by whatever means the same may try to convince the public to the contrary. Orders by Post—Town and Country—care'ully and promptly executed. COMPARISON INVITED ; COMPKTmON DEFIED. PRICE LIST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 200 Men's Black Alpaca Sacs; from lis lid 200 Men's lllack Lustre Sacs, from Ss lid 300 Men's Brown Drill Sacs, from (is 3d 150 Men's Silk Dust Coats, from 17s Cd 150 Men's Silk Galatea Coats, from 2t)s 200 Men's Black Alapaca Galateas, from 9s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 100 Men's Tweed Suits, from 31s 9d 100 Men's Tweed Suits, super , from 42s Od 100 Men's Tweed Suits, Kelson, fiom 42s Od 100 Men's Tweed Sac Coats, from lis lid 250 Men's Black Sac Coats, from 12s lid 160 Men's Black Paget Coats, 25s 100 Men's Bine Diagonal Suits, from 39s 175 Men's Drill Trousers and Vest, 14s 200 Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, 17s Od 100 Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, from 30s 100 Serviceable Trousers and A rests, from 12s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ■ 100 Light Tweed Trousers and Vests, 18 Od 300 Men's Light Tweed Trousers, 10s 200 Men's Li»;ht Tweed Trousers, Os 9d 200 Men's Light 'J weed Trousers, Ss 9d 200 Men's White Canvas Trousers, from 2s Od 100 Men's Brown Drill Trousers, 5s 3d 100 Men's White Drill Trousers, 0s 100 S.B. White Marsella Vests, 4s 6d 100 D.B. AVhite Marcella Vests, 5s 9d 100 Black Cloth Vests, good, 0s lid 100 Black Cloth Vests, superfine, Ss 9d 100 Fancy Tweed and Doe Vests, from 5s Od PEICE LISTS OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR CLOTHING, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 150 Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, 0s 3d 75 Boys' Zouave Suits, 7s lid 100 Boys' Kossuth Suits, richly trimmed, 10s 0d 100 Boys' Lcme Suits, braided, 12s (id 100 Boys' Lome Suits, braided, 14sCd Boys' and Children's Drill and Serge Sailor Suits, in large lines 100 Boys' and Youths' Light Tweed Suits. 20s 9d 100 Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth Suits, from 15s Od 75 Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth Sac Coats, from llsCd 120 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, Colonial made 100 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, very cheap 100 Boys' Light Tweed Trousers 100 Youths' Light Tweed Trousers FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 250 Boys' and Youths' Black Lustre Sac Coats A Large Line in Boy's Light Tweed Trousers, cheap A Large Line in Boys' and Youths' Tests, cheap 500 dozen Boys' and Youths' Collars, all shapes, Cd 50 dozen Boys' Cloth Caps, from 1» 3d 30 dozen Boys' and Youths' Straw Hats, from Is 4d 25 dozen Fiji Rush Hats, is each 30 dozen Boys' and Children's Felt Hats, olack and drab • 25 dozen Boys' aud Youths Crimean Shirts, from Is lid 15 dozen Boys' and Youths' White Shirts, all sizes 35 dozen Boys' and Youths' Brown and Coloured Socks 1000 yards Serviceable Tweeds for Boys' wear, from Is 9d 70 dozen Boys' and Youths' Scarfs and Ties, from 6d FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 50 dozen Men's Straw Hats, wide leaf, 2s 6d 30 dozen Men's Black Alpines, from 2s lid 25 dozen Men's Canadians, from 3s 3d 25 dozen Men's Drab Kossuths, from 3s 3d A Splendid Line in Men's Black and Drab Wire Rims A Splendid Line in all colors, Men's Alpines iFOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 500 dozen Men's Cotton Sox, Gd 350 dozen Men's Merino Sox, from Od 175 dozen Men's Heavy Shetland Sox, from Is 150 dozen Men's AVhite Cambric Handkerchiefs, at 8d 200 dozen Men's Black Tom Thumb Ties, at 6d 500 dozen Men's AVest End Collars, linen faced, at Od FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. A. Linabury <& Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 4s Od A. Linabury & Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 5s fd A. Linabury & Co.'s Heavy AVorking Shirt, at 2s.od A. Linabury &Co 's Heavy Outside AVorking Shirt, at 3s 3d A. Linabury 4 Co.'s Fine AVhite Shirt, at 3s lid A. Linabury & Co.'s Fine Dress Shirt, at 5s lid . 50 dozen Light. Drill Hats, at Is lOd - (0 dozen Men's Flannel Singlets, at 3s Cd 50 dozen Men's Flannel Pants, at 3s 9d C cases Heuvy Crown Brand Moles 3 cases Summer Tweeds, for Men's AVear 2 cases Best Black Silk Paris Hats, cheap 2 cases Best Drab Shell Hats, very cheap FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 3 cases Gent's Silk Umbrellas, from 7s lid 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Siik Umbrailas, cheap 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Alpaca | Umbrellas, from 6s 6d 2 cases Gent's Black Silk Scarfs, new shapes, Is 9d 2 cases Gent's Coloured Silk Scarfs, new shapes. Is 2d 2 cases Gent's Csloured and Black Silk Scarfs, to tie. Is lid. A. LINABURY & CO. Will submit the above splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for the ensuing Christmas Festival, feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their part to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed ! ~'■ •-, on them since opening. iJSTNoTE the Address— . A. LINABURY & CO, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CI T V HAL L, •■ :i»| [ QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



Prospectus. A BRIDGED PROSPECTUS -^~ OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND (Limited). (To be incorporated, with Limited Liability, under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1560.) Capital, £250,000 in 25,000 Shares of £10 each, with power to increase and issue Debenture Stock. Only L 4 per Share to be called up at present, payable as follows : —los per share on application ; 10s on allotment; 20s in three months after allotment ; and the remaining 40s in calls of 10s each succeed ing three months. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. E. E. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs Cargills and McLean! A. C. Strode, Esq., R.M. J. A. Walcott, Esq. (Messrs Bright Brothers and Co ) P. C. Neill, Esq. (Messrs Neill and Co ) W. J. M. Larnach, Esq. (National Bank) John Richard Jones, Esq., Matanaka J. M. Ritchie, Esq. (Messrs G. Gray. Russell and Co.) James Mills, Esq. (Harbour Steam Company) James T. Mackerras, Esq. (Messrs J. T. Mackerras and Co.) T. S. Graham, Esq. (Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co.) Arthur W. Morris, Esq. (Otago and Southland Invest ment Company) James Smith. Esq. (Messrs Smith and Anderson) Henry Driver, Tsq. (Messrs Driver, Stewart and Co). Alexander Burt, Esq. (Messrs A. and T. Burt) Charles McQueen, Esq. (Messrs Kincaid, McQueen, and Co) 11. P. Marray-Aynsley, Esq. (Messrs Miles and Co., Chrfstchurch) George Gould, Esq., Merchant, Christchurch. BANKERS: National Bank of New Zealand. SOLICITORS : Messrs Smith and Anderson. INTERIM SECRETARY : James Mills, Esq. This Company has been formed for the purpose of providing more efiicientsteam communication between the different ports of New Zealand—the want of which has been much felt for some time past, and which is becoming more perceptible as the growing trade of the colony is developed. It is desired to establish a weekly line of Steamers between Olago and the principal Northern ports, to put on a Steamer between Dunedin and the West Coast Ports of the Middle Island, and also to provide for the efficient conduct of the trade to and from the several smaller Ports on the Coast of Otago and Canterbury. For these purposes the following new vessels will be required : — Three first-class Steamers for the trade between Dunedin and Manukau, to be built in Europe, and capable of carrying from 400 to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and the latest improvements, and with superior passenger accommodation, suited to the re quirements of the present day. These steamers will be of such class and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods and con venience to the travelling public. One boat of smaller canacity and light draft of water, especially adapted to the trade to the West Coast of the Middle Island. With a view to commencing operations without delay it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist o 1 January next, the steamers Maori, Beautiful Star, and Samson, belonging to the Harbour Steam Company's licet, and also their new steamer just built on the Clyde sptcially for the Timaru and Lyttelton trade, and which is expected to arrive in the colony early in February. These vessels will at once create a revenue for the Company, and, it is believed, will be sufficient to carry on the trade of the ports on the Coasts of OtaßO and Canterbury. Mr James Mills, who has so successfully conducted the busines of the Harbour Company from its com mencement, will continue to act as Manager of this Company. It is estimated that to carry out these proposals a capital of £150,000 will be required, and to provide for this it is proposed to call up £4 per share, making a total of ,LIOO,OOO, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to bo declared on the paid-up capital. Out of the total number of shares, the proprietors of the Harbour Company will take 7,500 paid up to the extent of £4 each, and the remaining 17,500 are now offered to investors. In recommending this investment to the public, the Provisional Directors may state that large pro fits are now being made by steamers on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that by the employment of vessels of the character indi cated, fitted to work with the utmost economy, and meet the growing traffic without undue strain, the Company will, be able to secure ample profits, and at the same time promote trade and the convenience of the travelling public by providing improved facilities and accommodation at reduced rates. Applications for shares will be received by the In terim Secretary, at his office, Harbour Chambers, Dunedin ; and by Messrs Miles and Co., Hereford street; Christchurch ; and at the office of the National Bank of New Zealand here. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. NEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... ... £150,000 In Shares of £10 Each. DIRECTORS : ' C. J. HARRISON, Chairman : WILLIAM ALLEN JOSEPH BURNE JOHN MARTIN -/: ; ISAAC PLIMMER JOHN SYMONS. It having become apparent that an extension of the Company is necessary in order to keep pace with the growing Colonial and Intercolonial trades, the Directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company, (Limited), are now seeking the aid of the public to bring about the achievement of this subject, point with confidence to the success which has hitherto marked their operations, as a guarantee to Intending shareholders that the prospect of a good 'investment held out to them is a substantial and fair one. Unlike the other Steam Companies how projected the Company actually occupies the field with a fleet of steamers especially built for and adapted to the trade on the Coast of New Zealand, as well as the intercolonial trade. They own the following Vessels, viz. :— Phojbb .. .. 4102 tons register Taranaki .. 299 tons register Wellington .. 262 tons register Ladybird .. 285 tons register Ranoatiea .. 184 tons register • Manawatu .. 103 tons register These steamers are all in the best repair, and some of them equal in every respect to new ships, a sum of upwards of L 40.000 having been laid out on them during the past six months, They represent the plant of the Company, together, with a sailing collier (barque Anne and Jane), large hulk, freehold and leasehold premises in the best business situations in Wellington, engineer's and smith's workshop, together with large stocks of material necessary for the working of the steamers, &c, &c r ■ . - ■ ,i . . ....,.- It is how proposed to raise the capital of the Com pany to L 150.000, with power to increase it further. Immediately the necessary sanction of the present shareholders has been obtained in general meeting, and there will be no difficulty, as the present step is taken at their request, the proposed plan of extension will be definitely put before the public. The Directors of the Company ate fuUy alive to the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly developing trade of the colony, hot only so far as the mere coastal traffic is concerned, but also with 'reference to the trade with the' Australian Colonies, the South Sea Islands, and the growing colony of iNew Caledonia, in all of which a large and profitable {outlet may be found for the produce of the colony. ! The objects of the Company are thoroughly colonial, jnot local, and therefore the assistance of all parts of jthecolony is invited. ~; ),:; ;, : charles hartmann,; : : , ■• ' •.,, • Manager. ! Wellington, December 4, 1873. • S~^T^OT DA R D EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office .. Dunedin. IThis Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Fire and Marino risk at lowest current rates, G. W, BINNEY, Agfeßt iw the I'soviace oi AweWßiad,



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Prospectuses. PROSPECTUS -*- OF THE STANDARD EIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEAV ZEALAND. To be incorporated under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts. CAPITAL £1,000,000. In 100,000 Shares or £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares. Deposit ; Five Shillings per Share on application Five Shillings on allotment; and Ten Shillings in Four Calls of Two Shillings and Sixpence, at intervals of three months. Proatsionat, Directors : William Hepburn, Esq. (Messrs McLandress, Hep burn & Co.) James Anderson, Esq. (Messrs Anderson & Mowat) George Young, Esq., Jeweller The Hon James Paterson, M.L.C. James Curie, Esq. (Messrs Park & Civile) Basil Sievwright, Esq. (Messrs Sievwright & Stout) 1 David Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxte.- & Co ) The Hon. Matthew Holmes, M.L.C. Andrew Mcfarlane, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlane) David Campbell, Esq. A J. Burns, Esq. G. F. Beid. Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Scoullar) Robert Haworth, Esq. (Messrs R. & T. Hawortli Donald Reid, Esq.. M.H.R. , -y.- r Carl Steinhoff, Esq. ...,.-, f Alexander Eennie, Esq. ',-' B. Bagley, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : • '... Messrs. Sievwright and Stout. : Interim Secretary:. - * Charles Reid. The success which has attended the establishment Of the existing Insurance Companies in New Zealand ; the large and increasing field for Insurance offered by the progressive increase ot buildings throughout the Colony, and shipping on the Coast; and the growing desire evinced by the public to support Local Com panies, furnish sufficient proof that there is ample room for the establishment of a purely Colonial and bond fide Company of Local Shareholders. '... The Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company has therefore been established, and the Provisional Directors have decided that the following shall be distinctive characteristics of the Company :— 1. A really Colonial and National position; [to be secured by an equitable distribution of the Shares over the whole Colony. ' '• ■' 2. An interested body of Shareholders, to be secured by the utmost care being exercised in aUotting Shares to persons known to be insurers and bond fide traders ; and . 3. Careful and economical management. * The promoters believe that an issue of 50,000 Shares will, for some time to come, meet all the purposes of the Company ; and they purpose that of this number 3 i,OOO Shares shall be set apart for aUotment over the Northern Provinces The Directors have unanimously decided to place themselves on an equality with other applicants as to the allotment of Shares. Applications for Shares wiU be received By Geo. W.Binnet, Queen street, Agent for Province of Auckland, and deposits to, be lodged at the. various branches of the' Bank of New Zealand throughout the Colony. .!,!'-. . • . ■•!> m i



■ JVT E W ZEAL AN D P A PER MANUFACTURING COMPANY q (LIMITEE). ; (To be Incorporated under tlie Joint Stock . Companies Acts.) ~;,, Capital '..».' ... ....£30,000 in 10,000 shares of £3 each. [■', provisional directors: ' Joseph Howard, Esq. :' Stannus Jones, Esq. .-- Benjn. Tonks, Esq. (Messrs B. Tonks and Co.) - Geo Fsaser, Esq. (Messrs Eraser and Tihne.).. Hon. Henry Chamberltn. ATith power to add to their number.' ' '■'- 1' SOLICITORS: BANKERS: ■ :' , ".'.'^ '..''' ,'.'■". ', t "''" SECRETARY, Pro Tern: J. F. Clark.' ■ : . ' ; ''. ■ • ■ ; ■ . ■' . '*tll PROSPECTUS.- ■■■: This Company has been formed for the purpose of Manufacturing Paper from Phormium Tenax and other New Zeland fibres. The great demand for rags in excess of the supply in the English Market has led to the use of Esparto grass, old ropes, straw, wood, and many, other sub stances of inferior quality. The chief difficulty experienced by aB paper manu facturers is that of obtaining supplies of fibrous materials of sufficient strength at a cheap rate. , „ This Company will enjoy the advantage, possessed By no English manufacturer, of having an unlimited supply of a raw material which for strength and adaptability cannot be surpassed. .V/iD I The Provisional Directors, after much careful in vestigation, are fully satisfied that Phormium Teriax as a staple for the manufacture of paper is unequaUed. Very large quantities of tow are now ahhuaUy exported from this colony, and employed for .that purpose. .' With the aid of gentlemen formerly engaged in the manufacture, estimatesjof the cost and erection of the necessary plant,, and the expense of production, >&c. have been prepared with great car en The Provisional Directors are confident that an.article can be produced far superior'to any imported, at a much less cost, and after liberaßy aUowing for cohtingencie, that large profits: will accrue to the shareholders. .....: >ot>aa The Provincial Government offer every facility^ fo* the selection of the requisite flax ; lands, and steps are being taken to obtain, from the General Government ah extension of time for the £2.000 bonus offered for this manufacture. ' '■'- The value of the Paper imported into the colony in 1872 was upwards of £40,000. It is believed the Com pany will be able to supply this demand, and produce a very large surplus, particularly of wrapping papers for exportation. ' 7 It is estimated that the entire cost of the Plant will not exceed £15,000, and that not more than £2 per ' share wUlbe required. '■■<■■■ j Application for shares to be made to the Secretary lat 22, Exchange, Auckland, up to December' 20th Five Shillings per Share to be paid on application, and1 Five Shillings per Share on allotment. Further Calls .not exceeding Five Shillings per Share will be made ;as required, twenty-eight days' notice being given. "' '-' I • J. F. CLARK, i Sec. pro.tern,, j In a volume jvtitten by John Murray, FSAV F.L.S., kindly lent by T. Kirk, Esq., to the Secretary ■ ;of the Company, to be seen at his office, printed on • paper made from the New Zealnnd Flax Leaf we .extract the foUowing :—" Mr Smith, of MortOh'Paper ' Mills, Yorkshire, the manufacturer of .the Phormium Tenax Paper, writes : ' You will observe the Paper is very strong indend, in my own opinion nearly a» durable as parchment itself of the same thickness Had the raw material been hackled or cleaned previou to manufacture I have no doubt but it would have been equally strong, of & beautiful color, and a first* sate Paper, more duriibie ®\m mMv ever sees in