The Evening Star.

Vol. IY.—No c 1 5 215 ]

Auoxlakd, N.Z. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1873.

Pbice: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE Tho splendid new steamship Wentworth, 650 tons, J. W. Bkown, Commander, expected aeain about 25th inst., will leave three days afteVa.-Hvof For particulars of freight or passage apply'to" , I__J^M I _JERVIS, Agent. $t'& JFP 0 X L O Fi) ON. mf^t T° FOLLOWr THE FERNDAXB. p^S'shS 16 N6W Zeal-d Com- Hindostan, 833 tons register .will receive immediate dispatch on arrival, and sail about the 30th January IOIJ' UWI on Wool for shipment by this vessel will be Stored by the Company fuee or charge v "' JOHN BATGER, Wyndham street. December 3, 1873. gent' J^k J 1 O E SID JS'ET. W*&& Th ° favoriN regular trader Alice Cameron Will sail on or about TUESDAY, 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. <L2hjk. (Q Rand excursion The N Z S S Company's Favorite Steamer Taranaki, B. Wheeler, Commander, is appointed to leave Nelson on 22nd January next for the above trip. Intending passengers must secure their berths and pay a deposit of Five Pounds on or before the 15th of January, and pay balance of fares previous to leaving Manukau for Nelson per Phcebe on January 19 Sot further particulars apply to ' " GOMBES & DALDY, Agents N.Z.S.S. Co. -12>.&-. «TEAM TO CORO 3®JKli> " MANDEL. Challenger. Fboji Coeomandel. Saturday, December 27, at 12 noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying or discharging live stock. HOLMES BROTHERS, ; ! Agents, "Wharf. • DIRECT. *mM£M&£ to follow the city of WKSSa&S^ 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. «übs*- QT^A.M TO KIVEKI The twin s s. \ , - Gemini 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 tho down trip without extra charge. Fares: Return Tickets, same day, 3s. J. CASEY. QHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The p.s. GOLDEN CROWN WILL PvTTN ■EXCURSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE. RETURN' 'fICICETS, Available from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874 ---\;I" '. inclusive ■■' '■■, ° Saloon' .. .',,,. :' .. .. .. 12s. 'Steerage .. .". .". '" .. .. 5,«,. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. Leaves Queen-street Wharf in time for the THAMES REGATTA, 8 a.m. ' ; •■ . Leaves Thames 7 p.m. Return Tickets, for this day only, ■ .:. • SIX SHILLINGS. - .:,* TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30. Leaves? Auckland Leave?, Thames. 11a.m. 4 y ,.m. ; UNION STEAMSHIP CO7 x vIPANY OF : NEW ZEALAND.,, T^HE iclst of Applicafions for Shares ■*■ will Cl esc on the Oth January. ' JA.'MKS MILLS, ■ Secretary pro tern. N O TIC E.. -: TNfOTICIE has bee;n given on the •*-\::Uih.. May ef December, 1873, at Opotiki. in Bay °' plenty, ,prohibiting any person or persons from filing or Re. moving any further Timber from Lots «<w.asl anil 152 Parish of Waioekn, County of vpotiki. it is to be understood that present parties now Sawing 3 imber on above lots have J)een allowed D^ *h? proprii ':tor to saw up what Timber as at present «Saw-pit ant Yip remove the same wi!;hout delay, further;iti 3 l ;O be understood that from Ahe 2Sth day 01 December. ;;-aS73, any person or persons found vetting, Fallj B g or Removing any Timber on the atoresaidlots' will'be prosecuted according i;o law. JOSEPH KEMMEDY, ■ ■: • ii-.! ■ Proprietor. pH 0T [0 &R A PHIC IN QWJOE v ,; .'of LARKE BROTHERS; Jfor seven yea, rs pixpils of Mr Crombie, and for tte last w twelve months operators if- Mr Cater, mvemuclip! leasure in inform &g their friends' and xne public g< 'nerally that «uiey have purchased the well-known ! Photograpl'ic Business so successfully carried on bj Messrs- Orombie and Cater for the last eighteen year s, and trust by civility and attention to OusiDess, togi ether with'prbducing first-class portraits at moderate, prices, to meet with a share of the *>a -Kr(T? age so' liberally bestowed oiutheir predecessors. N.B.—Chil dren's Portraits taken instantaneously. Jflrst-class' C.D.V. Portraits 7s 6d per half-dozen, or 12s 6d per do zen. **j-B.—All debts due to the establishment to ' L _ir. ° LJ VK.KE Biiothebs, whose receipt will h. 'Hmoient. /• % PH OTOGRAPHIC NOTICE, f^ y\ CAT ER begs to inform his ' / r i en d! y ' aid t he Public generally that he has ,p U rchase( ir'-^otog raphic business formerly car c d. on b rnaA eßstei ". and subsequuntly by Mr P/ / GK| an d ha Hiaae arrai .gements for continuing the iame J.C 'rusts by pr educing first-class Portraits / a t moderat p^X ci' to Secure a continuance of puV/jiic patronage v\ l~P* ildren's portraits taken ins iantaneously. lefn? aa 3C- D- V- Portraits, 7s6dpe j t half-dozen; 01 i& Cd pet $ ozen. / , J. CATER,,,/ ■ , , 11j; ,, ;j , P H OT O GKi P H'/ee; ' 256, QUBKN-STBEET, At JOK.X.AND.



Business Cards. J E- o o tTITc y, ->/, Y\ AKEFIEI/D STKEBT, AUCKLAND. "WARNOCK 'blbot'hSbS, JAo M E~S bITt C HTi; deUvered ffn'^ °S! raCtor ' ' &C- Goods cle«ed and suppUed PS °n the notice. Ballast A7^^™^ailor' &c-» Karanga streeti Awff,?^ ("ear the top of Queen above fldrtv» d ' h^ 1?, g °°mn>enced business at the pahonaje 6 respectfullsr s°licit* » of public M^r^KT^AN, TeacheTof Watlnn rW of Mr Hoffm^ for five years), TIS«SeX d°°rS fr°mPri— 'treei1 SeanrCse m adVanCe Sch°°ls **•*•£ ---& a M~TTir¥lTl~s of KentTV^f 1"1' C°mmi S slon Agent, Collector arranged ' lllghway Rates. *<?• Loans Unton BaS QUCCn Skeet (thrCe doors below the T W- S~~M I !t H -*-. GINGERBEER, CYDKR, FKUIT SYItTJp' and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER bYKU^ Karanoahapk Road, Wkst End Fruit Syrup and Raspberry Vinegar in pints for the convenience of Picnic Parties and Schools' A I 8 A A C S, • PLUMBER, GASFITTER and tinsmith High street, Near Vulcan Lane. Makerjrf the Patent Enamelled Gas Reflector v " • CORNER OV QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. NEWCASTLE COAL ("Wholesale and Retail) AT THE LOWEST RATES t D «BIUCKS' LIMK- SAND, SHELLS, TILES, IRON-BARK SHAFTS, SPOKES, AND RED-GUM FELLOES, Etc., Etc., Mwavs on and. W fl. BUT L & h, V T HOUSE, STGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, &c. &c. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canvas, Turpentine White Lead, &c. Always on Hand. No. 25. GREY-STREET. pnoTOG-BAP bTyT G. EEDFEEN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Booms oysk Me Kiko's CniMim, Cartes-de-visite taken the best sstyleatl2s 6d per dozen 7s Cd per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a stylo iinsurDassedJn_ the_colonies. GK JXTL EM. EN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at . EAR WOOD'S, Taiiob, Fr.OM Mklbouunk. 49, Hobaon-street, near-the Governor Browne. P.S.— Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed ODE UN LANGUAGES. Mr B. M. O. THEORELL, Member of the Uni versity of Upsala, teacher of French at the Auck land Grammar School University Classes, gives in struction in the French and German languages.— Applications may be made at the Mschanics' Institute Library. J\ E N T I S T X T. MR. T. TR A FJORD, SURGEON DENTIST, W A X: E V I E L D STREET. Axtificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. EOKG-E BLACK & C~67, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE M.. A N U F A T XT R E R S, Lower Queen-street. A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock. October 10, 1873. T O H~N C. CLOU GH, U 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. TTpIATH TO THE FLIES. CHEMICAL FLY PAPERS, (Manufactured by J. C. SHARLAND), Shoutland-street. Auckland. Iv packets, Od and Is each packet. riHBAP BOOTS FOR THE \J CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T ELLISON is Selling Off 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. Quen-street. , Established iBS 9. PIANOS~7~PIANOS ! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at . HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, SHORTLAND STRBETj Pianos and HanßObSSoi for Sale or Hire and on paire- f "m^ht. Sold, and taken in exchange. ~~~~' MELO.D V ORGANS. . ;' "VUST LANDED—Daw's and Rams ' J den's Patent Pedal Substitute Organs as supplied ing lj>rawing-room Instrument ). " ■'■ ! PIANOFORTES. .. ■~\ eminent m.ter.. } BKO WNB, «Co. " Symonda street. Auckland ' f, BONES! BONES! BONES! B'^tTG-HT in any quantities, for Cash, at the Freeman^ Bay Bono Mill*.



Business Cards. Tb~~STOREKEEPERS, COASTERS, &o. JUST OPENED, PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS) Good and Cheap. ACCOUNT BOOKS, Very Cheap, for Coasting Trade. Books suitable for Public or School Libraries, Presents, &c. >« SCHOOL REQUISITES OF ALL KINDS. LETTS' DIARIES FOR 1874 E. WA V TE, 100, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland, November I, 1573. ! (T~%~o~*r~gT^ a~kTe~kT. V-^ FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. , Cash Buyers of Titllow. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T P. S A TT.N DEES, v « TAILOR, ETC., Next to Mr Halliday's, Cabinetmaker SHORTLAND STREET 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. W' PHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' lurpentme, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish -Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Gluss cut to size, and carefully packed 12. Wymlham street. ROBERT ~GA i7l A G II E JJ, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, W vsddam-si'mkt, AuoKLAKD(next the New Zealand Herald Oilke. Every description of work in connection with the above business* executed with cheapness and despatch Q HEI S TMAH GIF T"S. PIANOS.-A Fine-toned Zeigler Pi mo in ricli Walnut case. Also, a Uebnin. They will be sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from 37 guineas. Harmonium, full compass, 12 guineas and 28 guineas, with 10 stops. May be seen at Webb's Music Saloon. Wellesley-strcet. Second-hand Pianos from 10 guineas, by Broad wood, and a Cottage 6-i octave, In rich walnut, .C:! 0. 6^3SLo A Tfh y o U I N f^% §f -\ wA N T ° F M°N E V LONDON LOAN OFFICE, \ss 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. M.OKEI3 MAEKS, PTROPP-rETOR Railway, J ' i< _^ '='<<• '[_ ■.''s^/ AUCKLAND AND OMEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RICES. ON the days of the Races (2Gth and 27th December, 1873, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1574), a train will leave Auckland for Ellerxlie Racecourse, at 9 a.in , and will run as frequently as possible, and as maybe 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 Racecourse for Onehungii in the evening of each day at i 45 p m , 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 riDging of a bell at the pla'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 tho 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 street. Auckland, and from Mr Jtobinson, Chemist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. Auckland, December 17, 1873. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. rpHIS Line will be OPENED for X Passenger Traffic on WEDNESDAY, 24th December, and will run as per Time Table on 25th, 28th, and following days in December. The 2Cth 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. TIMETABLE. Leave Auckland.. .. S.O ..12.0 .. 4.30 Leave Newmarket ..8.15 ..12.15 .. 4.45 Leave Penrose Junction S. 37 .. 12 37 .. SO7 Arrive Onehunga .. 8.45 .. 12.45 ... 5.15 Leave Onehunga ..0.0 .. 10 .. 5.30 Leave Penrose Junction 9.11 .. I.H .. 5.41 Leave Newmarket .. 9.36 .. 1.3G .. COG Arrive Auckland .. 9.45 .. 1.45 .. 6.16 FARES. Return, Ist 2nd Ist 2nd Class. Class. Class. Class, s. d. s. d. b. d. s. d. Auckland to Onehunga ..16 10 23 16 Newmarket to Onehunga ~16 10 23 10 Other Stations to Onehunga o'9 0C 10 0 9 Onehunga to Auckland ..16 10 23 10 Penrose to Auckland ..16 10 2 3 16 Other Stations to Auckland 00 06 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations 0 9 0 0 10 0 9 By order. ~7 AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. j CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. . \ LL persons are warned against Entering or Leaving the Carriages while the Train is; inmotion- By order. ~T BOARD AND RESIDENCE. TV/TRS MILLEE begs to inform the iXL general public that she has removed her private Board and Residence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. t • - FUE.NTS"HIBD Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men with or withont board, in a healthy good Stuatifan!—For cards of address,apply at Stab office, FURNISH i-D APARTMENTS. TjIXJENISHEd'aPAETMENTS for , Jt? two orthree Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy nation, commanding an extensive view of the ' harboui!\nd within easy distance of town.-For owdr of address apply at this office.



Mercnandise. TO ARRIVE, 2 TONS CANTEEJBUEY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. PER LADY AGNES, jgEST CANTERBUEY BACON AND HAMS, :' IN CLOTH. T. H HALL & CO., WYNDHAM STREET. TO ARRIVE, PER BARQUE "FREETRADER," p E I M E OATS, BRAN, BAKERS' FINEST FLOUR, ETC. T. H. H ALL & CO. pAPEHHAJfc G-INGS, ETC. 50,000 Rolls Papethangincs, in every quality and variety of design 15 biles Hessian and Scrim 5 cases Tiu'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 t Polished Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class 'jtnined, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons White Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Antioorrosive Paint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Lirjseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILL IP P S & SON, OIL, COLOR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, 12, WYNUHAM STREET. Tenders. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR OAKTAGE, TIMBER AND IRONWORK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 20, 1573. SEPAE ATE Tenders will be received at this oflice until TUSDAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, for Caitage, Supply of Timber, and Ironwork, in terms of speciiication to be soen at this oflice. Tenders to be endorsed "Tenders for Cartage, Timber, and Ironwork." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Public Works Oltice, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, October, 1573. HPENDEES are invited for a Post J-. and Telegraph Oflice at Hamilton, in the Pro vince or Auckland. . General Conditions, Speciflcitiona, and Drawings, may be seen at the Oflice 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 tho office of the undersigned up to noon of Wednesday, the 31st day of December, 1573. 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. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. "KTOTICE OF EEMOVAL. The public are respectfully informed that on and after the 20th instant the PRINTING OFFICES DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS and WEEKLY NEWS, Will be removed to the Extensive Premises in i QUEEN STREET, ~,;■,.-■, Formerly occupied by Mr W. J. Hurst, opposite to Messrs Upton and Co.. ** ;>' The PUBLISHING OFFICES will be Removed from No. 74, Queen-street, during the early part of next week. FT HE CHEISTMAS NUMBER OF THE WEEKLY NEWS, WiTn a Supplement op Forty Columns, IS NOW PUBLISHED, And will be found the most interesting ever issued in this Colony. There are Christmas ' Games, and Romps and Riddles; Parlour Tricks, and Chess; Poetica Effusions for all classes ; a Sermon for the Righteous as well as the Wrong-doer ; Wit and Humor ; Facts for {Ladies ; and two magnificent Christmas Stories. In the regular issue of the Weekly News will be found all the news of the week. i PRICE SIXPENCE.! Subscription per quarter, ss, paid in advance. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFP ! i •• ■ ______ ■ i Cl WESTPFAHL begs to inform !• his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stack of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentbman's German Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room.for fresh shipments.—l 27 Queen-street. ' j~ HYDRAULIC LOOT 1 ■■< ■.■■<•'■■■ ' •' •■ 11 ";■ ■! Tlj H E undersigned 'Isan supply ". Dealers or Contractors at LOWEST PRICES, Further particulars can be' obtained-from R. C> Oftyer, Shortland-steaet, or by letter addressed to N. WJison, at the Works, Mahurangi. i; - , :.,, . . ; N.B. —This Lime was used in the .Railway Titinel in the Domain. NATHANIEL WILSOtt.



Drapeuy. GEEAT CLEANING- SALE OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. G,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS O~AS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At 11} per yard, worth from Is dto 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At Hid per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd per yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At lljd, worth Is 6d. :'. 'Ail' !• ■■' U, ■ lii U-'.s* [■''■■:> SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW V At 11 Jdper yard, worth Is Cd to2s. .'.. H. A T X I N;S '" AVill also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK,' OF DRESS MATERIALS In tho Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. 1 -j i ■ • Special Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ■ I THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING ' In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more ' especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coatß, .; ' " ! • ■i Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, . i •' Etc., Etc., Etc. j fos the christmas holidays. JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. lEfx ATKINS, Lats Ray ajsd HoxbymaNs



Money. IyrONET to Lend, in large or small ZT~- .sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High street. ■]U"6NET TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer. Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted. " George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. IyrONEY to Lend on Promissory i-*-*- Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security. — Apply to Stewart & Appleby, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, West Queen street." . Drapery. T OOSG-EAVE & CO. W • having completed Extensive Alterations and • Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR \ SHIPMENT OP NEW SPRIN 1 GOODS, Ex I'ontonaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at ] THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. ( Particular attention is ailed to their ' LARGE STOCIC OF SILKS, i from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great . Durability. , The various Departments are now replete with every " Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and ilgured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, i-alernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)* J. COSGRAVE & CO. MUSLINS. Drench Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c., &c., in all the new shades i PRINTS Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas Plates .Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c, &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quilting?. 1 &c. . : • MANCHESTER. ' Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin. &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &c. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Nifiht Camisoles, Drawers, Stays Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Gi.3nadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Die, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits/ &c. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits 'Boys' Galatea Suits. .; ■Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes ; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts; Flannel Shirts. Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Tics, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c., &c Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Mea's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, ; Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & -COr - • Wish to preserve their character us TUE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN..T,HE TRADE :^ •■ .And will SELL their present STOCK • ■ at the Lowest possible "prices. ' :]\/[ O TJ- E>Nv I: N Gk I "' THE BEST STOCK OF' ■■■ "■ ■ '; ■ f M^TO^^m^T^o^T ~ .. t , In the City is to.be found at ... i.ii 1 I .J::::'M.;MciAOHLA:N'|:^ j •« ' 218,,.QUEEN STREET. i ~ ' ~... .... ~- . - .... I • — s. as. d. 'Black Alpacas,.from ~ .. ~ 0 8J to 4 6 Black Muslins, from .. .. .. 0 7J to 1 0 ;Black Glace Grenadines, from .. .. 0 ll| to 2 0 jßlack Challis Bareges, from ~ .. 1 7to 2 2 JBlack Points, from 0 7J to 1 0 Mack Figured Alpacas, from .... 1. Sto 1 11 Slack Llama, from .. .. .. 1 6to 2 0 Black Tamzine (Mourning Alpaca) .. 3 9to 4 6 Slack Sedan Cord (wool dyed) from,. 2 10 to 3 3 Black Barathen, from .. .. ..2 3to 3 6 Black Balmoral Crape,.from .. .. 2,:0 to 4 9 31ackiParamatta, (Silk Warp), from.. 5 3to 6 Black Cob,urg, from, ... .. *.. 1 oto 3 TU S T REOE IV E D P E.il CHILE, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S CLOTHING, LADIES' DRESSES, AND MILLINERY, DOLLY VARDEN HATS, FROM 9d. • ;- • EACH, at T. MeMASTEES', 242, QUEEN. STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE THE NEW MARKET. QUEEN-STEEET HOIJSE I : Si B. SaALDEttS >, , Begs to announce to the Public in town and country that he has added MILLINERY to his business of DRAPERY & CLOTHING, so that every article of Apparel for Lady or Gentlemen may now beobtained at his Establishment. The principles of business observed are one price, and every article sold at the lowest living profit. R.B.S. wishes specially to notify that the MILLINERY DKPARTMENT is placed under the superintendence of Miss Mould, and the work : rooni under Miss West —two ladies who were recently open for engagement, and long and favourably known in the Millinery trade. THE DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT Is ;still conducted by Miss Powell, whose taste and workmanship has given such general satisfaction. I TAILORING DEPARTMENT. $1 Campbell, Tailor,. .Queen-street, continues to make for this Department, Men's and Boy's Clothing, whose proficiency' is so 'we'll known- as to need no Comment. ! ;:.'.' .: ) .:' *i . • ' - . A LARGE STOCK of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, an<J MILLINERY are onhand, and, prompt attention givfin to all commands. ;J': '• Countrj orders carefully attended to. iJST Adpkess •— \ R. B< SHALDERS & CO., 202 AND 202, QUEEN-STRJEET.



Prospectuses. I pBOSPECTTTS "*- OF THE i STANDARD FIRE & MARINE I INSURANCE COMPANY i OF NEW ZEALAND. To be incorporated under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts. ' CAPITAL £1,000,000, In 100,000 Sharks of £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares. Deposit; Five Shillines per Share on application Five Shillings on allotment; and Ten Shillings in Four Calls of Two Shillings anil Sixpence, at intervals of three months. Provisional 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 & Curie) Basil Sievwright, Esq. (Messrs Sievwright & Stout)} Da-rid Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxter & Co.) • The Hon. Matthew Holmes, M.L.C. Andrew McFarlalle, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlano) David Campbell, Esq. A. J. Burns, Esq. G. F. Reid. Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Scoullar) Robert Haworth, Esq. (Messrs R. & T. Haworth DonaldEeid, Esq.. M.H.R. Carl Steinhoff, Esq. Alexander Rennie, Esq. B. Bagley, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. * ; Solicitors : Messrs. Sievwright and 'Stout. I Interim Secretary : Charles fteid. The success which has attended the establishment of the existing Insurance Companies in New Zealand ; the large and increasing-field tor 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 Firtc 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 bo secured by the utmost care being exercised in allotting 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 Share s will, for some time to come, meet all the purposes of the Company; and they purpose that of this number 3,000 Shares shall be set apart for allotment 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 will be received by Geo. W. Binney, 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. A BE IDG-ED PEOSPECTTJS OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF 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 DIRECTOR?. E. B. 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. (MessrsG. Gray. Paissell 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) i James Smith. Esq. (Messrs Smith and Anderson) i Henry Driver, Tsq. (Messrs Driver, Stewart and Go). i Alexander Burt, Esq. (Messrs A. and T. Burt) i Charles McQueen, Esq. (Messrs Kincaid, McQueen,. I -: 'and Co) i EC. P. Murray-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 efficient steam 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. I It is desired to establish a weekly line of Steamers between Otago 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 :— 1 . Three first-class Steamers for the trade between Dunedin and Manukau, to be built in Europe, and capable' of' carrying from 400 to 600 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and the latest improvements, and with superior ; passenger accommodation, suited to the re quirements of the i >resent day. These steamer a will be of such cla~s and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods and. con venience to the travelling public. One boat of smaller capacity and light draft of water, especially adapted to the trade to the West Coast of the Middle Island. iWith a view to commencing operations without delay it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist o January next, the steamers Maori, Beautiful Star, and Samson, belonging to the Harbour Steam Company's fleet, and also their new steamer just built on the Clyde specially 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 Otago 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 Cbmpany. ~ 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 n total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to. .be 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 fltsare now being made by steameis on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that by the employment of vessels of the character indi cated, iitted.,to w_prk 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 steet, Christehurch; at tha office of the National ■Bank pi w e w Zealand, Auaklarid sor Messrs Hendeiv son & Macfarlau*, Agonts.