The Evening Star.

Vol. IV.— No. 1,214 ;

Auckland, tf.Z. WiiDjNESDAY. DEOEMBrk 9A iq7o

;Pbice: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. „ A v BTR AJLAaiAii m^ SYDNEY & MELBOURNE TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE & ALL OTHH-T? QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE and KINO SeOBGE'S SOUND, by the A.S.N.' ComfaS? Steamships. vau/ s The splendid new steamship Wentworth, 650 tons, J. W. Beown, Commander, expected again about 25th inst., will leave three days after arrival for particulars of freight or passage app,y to __M- JEP.VIS, Agent. S7 Tfos L~olTp~o~^ fils/y\ -1- DIRECT. e rWell' knoWn and fayourite «gular City of AucbJand, Capt. G. Ralls. will sail positively on 27th instant Excellent accommodation for saloon and steerage passeDgers. fa For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., HigVstreet, Auckland, Agents.. Dec. 2, 1873. "^J P oli LONDON. ,J|p|gv TO FOLLOW THE FERNDALE. •™&t?i^ c NGW Zeal-^hi Pping com- Hindostan, 833 tons register, will receive immediate dispatch on arrival, and sail about the 30th January Wool for shipment by this vessel will be Stored by the Company fkke of charge * JOHN BATGER, TVyndham street. December 3,1573. ' ___K4fe. .Q TJS AII~TO~COBa. V&ZkM^ MANDEL. Challenger. ■ From Auckland. Wednesday, December 24, at 1C a.m. Friday (Boxing Day), December 20, at 7 a.m. sharp FEO3I COKOMASDEL. Tuesday, December 23, at Ip.m. Wednpsday (Christmas Eve), December 24, at 4 p m 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. TKi TTOK LONDON JfiyiV -A-1 DIRECT. __|Fl|Kp TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF *SteSS3P* 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. j/kSfc. CTEAM TO KIVEIT «HHHSSk§»' The twin ss. Gemini Leaves Auckland daily at 11 o'clock morning. Leves Eiverherhead at 3, o'clock afternoon, a.riving 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. ' Fwes: Return Tickets, same day, 3s. J. CASEY. pHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The p.s. GOLDEN CROWN WILL RUX EXCURSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE. RETURN TICKETS, Available from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874. inclusive. FARES: Saloon ~ .... ''".. "..'.' 12s. Steerage '; ry '..' s.s. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24. Leaves Auckland. Leaves Thames. 11a.m. . 6 p.m. 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—ONE SHILLING. After the excursion leaves for Thames at 7 p m. FfiIDAY, DECEMBER 20, BOXING-DAY. Leaves Thames. Leaves Auckland 6.30 a.m. 7pm 11.30 p m. , Eeturn Tickets, for this day only, SIX SHILLINGS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. Leaves Auckland Leaves Thames. 11a.m. . 4 p.m. T«« r, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. waves Queen-street AVharf in time for the V HAMES REGATTA, 8 a.m. Leaves Thames 7 p.m. Beturn Tickets, for this day only, SIX SHILLINGS. _^ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30. \^ Waves Auckland Leaves Thames. • — — _-ili m ____ 4 pm. NOTICE. JVOTICE has been given on the of I>W4tll day 9f December, 1873, at Opotiki. in Bay ' Fallin,? 'i? lbllln S any person or persons from No* ?ki c? 10vill S any further Timber from Lots ODotibi • 152 Parish of Waioeka, County of now w m-a to be understood that present parties by tW g Tl i .ml)er on above lots have been allowed ' at Saw^?pn^tor t0 saw up what Timber is at present FuitW \T ito remove the same without delay, of DecßmiT understood that from the 28th day Cnttin» b> ??•' 73) any Person or persons found aforesaidlS g n l r Kemoving any Timber on the wresMdlots will be prosecuted according to law. JOSEPH KENNEDY, Proprietor. yOTE FOE "FENTON HIS SPE.NDID STOCK AOF CHRISTMAS FARE. Stock nfa™ e' yarenouses are crammed with a splendid Grocer^ nstmas Goods, unequalled by any outside tion. r> p ,nop> and at such prices that defy competi his beMiHf? l TV'w youJ.purcnases until you have inspected Almoiidr^ e?. Eaisins' New Currauts, Muscatels, nf Wn ! 8' ? eel' SPice> &c- &c- Also- his '***«■ R,t ,Canfcer bury Hams, Bacon, Bath-chops, pastry S ffi 3A 9d £ w lb : Spice' ld Per Packet; mi How tn rvfoi' 6d per 1b ; Cheese, Cd per lb. $ 1«m 'thanS akeag°od digestible Plum Pudding for "'"teandnnSo 'J ou muat «° to Fenton's Market t% ■•■'U to?*?? 8? 71hs Flour for ls< *«* Currants and WK Id W l ' lb Peel- 6d iM> Suet, 6d ; Packet WAn " f *Zlc Powder, id ; 31b water for nothing. wfeyasvo, y?upleaie-' w»en done consume as Ay our T«P-f se> and llle" g° in for another. ■Temple Bar, London vemind y°u of Twining'fl, of P^nted^tn^T 11*81118 to °S and upwards wiU . P.. P E N T O N, *»gftt-&RntlQornw from queen^treot Entrance



Business Cards. J R- OOU Re T 07, WAKEFIELD STREET, AUCKLAND. "WARNOCK ~BROTB^ER~B C H A P°t£"t &« % Af^^ Manupactukkrs, ' --1-L STREET, AUCKLAND. J'OAR S 0 JS Tames butcher deliv e rSirom C°stos Ct f O n r' t f C„ G*°°? S cleared ™* supplied P On the 3hortest notice. Ballast AT^"?™^lot. *<=•. Kama. patronage res»ectflllly solicits a share of public Waterloo HS? 1 f °f MJ Hoffraan '<« five years). T^Mh^^^d* 00™ from P ™ street!.1 MADAME WITtIe g a m v XlT^wnTiTTrs of Rents USeb^ dl ™d, Commiif °" Agent, Collector arranged ' lllghway Eates> *c. Loans uS^^^ 1661 (three doors below the np h; s m i t —it V.n^ 01*111521518' CYDKR, FRUIT SYPUp' and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER fey^up. Karancahai-e Road, West End imut Syrup and Raspberry Vinegar in pints for th^onvenience of Picnic Parties and Schools ° A I 8 A A O ~S, • PLUMBER, GAS FITTER AND TINSMITH High street, Near A'ulcax Lake. Maker of the Patent Enamelled Gas Reflector ' * CORNER OF QUEEN AND WAKE FIELD STREETS. NEWCASTLE COAL (Wholesale and Retail), AT THE LOWEST RAT E S Tpr ,E v K|CK!i, LIME, SAND, SHELLS. TILES IRON-BARK SHAFTS, SPOKES, AND RFD-GUM FELLOES, Etc., Etc., Vlways on and. WH. B~U T L"~i6~K, T>AriTOUSE> STGN ' ANI) DECORATIVE PAINTER, PAPERfJANGER, &c. &c. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canvas. Tui-pentine Wliite Lead, &c. Always on Hand. No. 25. GREY-STREET. J>HO TOG-BAP pTy\ g. eedlfeen, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Rooms over Mr Kino's Chemist. Cartes-de-visite taken the best style at 12s 6d per dozen 7s Gd per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. GE N TLEME.N'B.. CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAEWOOD'S, Taixob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Govern jr Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed lyr OBERN LANGDA&ES. Mr B. M. O. THEORELL, Member of the Uni versity of Upsala, teacher of French at the Auck and Grammar School University Classes, gives in struction in the French and German languages.— Applications may be made at the Mechanics' Institute Library. T\ 13 N T I S T R Y. MR. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. ... EOEGE BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOTS MANUFATUR.ERS, Lower Queen-street. A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock. • October 10. 1873. TO H N C. CLOTJ GH, O 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 attnoderate charges. Musical Instruments repaired and tuned. Harmonium Reeds made, &c. T^EA~YH~ IfcnTHE1fcnTHE PLIES. CHEMICAL FLY^.PERS, (Manufactured by J. C. SHARLAND), Shortland-street. Auckland. Iv packets, Gd and Is each packet. riHEAP 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. pianosTpiabtos • 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 flip deferred navment system from Ll4 to L 25. JliVery iLtmment pSSSteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchase, free of charge. rr,,^ O( i a nrt Re. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired Bought, Sold-amUaken in exchange. . "MEL ODYTB GANS. TTTST LANDED—Daw's and Rams- J den's Patent Pedal Substitute Organs as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. the Princess ing Drawing-room Instrument). PIANOFORTES. - The two shipments of Messrs Ralph Allison and Sons' Pianofortes previously advertised are sold more expected shortly. Arrived, per City' 01 A a shipment from Messrs Uhappell. Also, eminent makers. BROWNE, &. Co. SvmondE street. Auckland „ BONES! BONES! BONES! BOtJG-HT in any quantities, for Ca 3 h, ftt t&e Freeww'B Bay Bono Mills.



Business Cards. JUST OP EKE D : PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS) Good and Cheap. A 0 C OUN T~BO OKS, Very Cheap, for Coasting Trade. Books suitable for Public or School Libraries, Presents, &c. SCHOOL REQUISITES OB1 ALL KINDS. LETTS' DIAEIIs FOR 1874 E. W A- V T E 100, QUEKN-STREET. November 1. 187: i ft EOE Gls a. KE R fif! VA FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T F. BAUO EB S, " • TAILOE, ETC., Next to Mr Hali-iday's, Cabinetmaker, SHORTLANDSTREET 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. ' \XT PHILLIP PS & SO~N, T T . OIL COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold p™ ' A. rtlsts Col°rs and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture ruT a?« C} TR?o St7 MowW>ngs. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed 12. Wyndham street. jTo ber tT~ga 17i7a q- h Wr, PLUMBER AND CASFITTER, Wyxduam-stheet, Auckland (next the New Zealand Herald Office. Every description of work in connection with the above business executed wUh cheapness and despatch Q "fIEIS TM A 8 GI P TS. w>]sA^ oS-~A J'Jno-tonod Zoigler Pi mo in rich Walnut case. Also, at ebftin. They will be sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from 61 guineas. Harmonium, full compass, 12 guineas and 2S guineas, with 10 stops. May be seen at Webb S Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Second-hand I lanos from 10 guineas, by Broadwood, and a Cottage 6-i; octave, in rich walnut. .€3O. c^gp< t i AJ* -8.. Y'O U I~N r\ §if ay an t of money Q^ LONDON LOAN OFFICE, ■- 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 tho bolter se curity of Valuables. MORELS MAKES, proprietor



Railway, ~S^iiW£^^&Jy^zv.v^ iff■>"' '*"! rVi&nfftißZ AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RACES. ON the days of the Races (2Gth and 27th December, 1873, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874), a train will leave Auckland for Kllerslie llaeecourse, at 9 a.m , and will run as frequently as possible, and as maybe found desirable after that hour. It is probable that the train will run about evi-ry hour. One train only will leave Onehunga for Ellerslie at 0.30 a.m.; imd one train only will leave the Racecourse for Onehunga in the evening of each day at 440p 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 ringing 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 Ailthorities 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 street, Auckland, and from Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. Auckland, December 17, 1573. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. npi-lIS Line will be OPENED for JL Passenger Traffic on WEDNESDAY, 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 .. lill .. 5.41 Leave Newmarket .. 9.36 .. 1.3 C.. COG Arrive Auckland .. 9.45 .. 1.45 .. 6.15 FARES. 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 00 10 09 Onehunga to Auckland ..10 10 23 10 Penrose to Auckland ..16 10 23 1C Other Stations to Auckland 09 00 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations 09 00 10 09 By order. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. A LL persons are warned against Entering or Leaving the Carriages while the Train is in motion. , By order. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. MRS MILLER begs to inform the general public that she has removed her private Board and Residence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lateJy occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. F~U R NTS H E ijTApartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men with or withont board, in a healthy good situation. —For cards of address apply at Stab oftice FURNISH i-D APARTMENTS. TPUBNTSHEd'aPAHTMENTS for Jj two or three Gentlemen, in, a pleasant and healthy iiafton, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of twvn.-lioy wsds.ol address apply at this office.



Mercnandise. TO ARRIVE, ' 2 TONS CANTERBURY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. I PER LADY AGNES, JJEST CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS, IN CLOTH. T. II HALL & C 0., WYND HA M STREET. T O ARRIvE, PEE BARQUE "FREETRADER," J> E I M E OATS, BRAN, BAKERS' FINEST FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HALL & CO. p A P E R i-I AJN G-I N G S, ETC. 50,000 Rolls Paperhanginsts, in every quality and variety of design 15 biles Hessian and Scrim fl cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Conch 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 Slteet Glass 1-olished Plate, R-ugh Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Ol.scured, 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 Anticorrosive i'aint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHIL LIP P S & SO N oil, color, & class merchants, 12, Wyndham street.



Tenders. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CARTAGE, TIMBER AND IRON WORK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 20, 1873. CjBPABATBTenders will be received fO at this office until TUSDAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, for Cartage, Supply of Timber, and Ironwork, in terms of spccilication to be seen at this office. Tenders to be endorsed "Tenders for Cartage, Timber, and Ironwork." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, October, 1873. HPENDEES are invited for a Post -M- 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 Wednesday, 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, Colonial Architect. MOTIOE OF EEMOVAL. The public are respectfully informed that on and after the 20th instant the PRINTING OFFICES OF THE DAILY SOUTHERN CHOSS and WEEKLY NEWS, Will be removed to the Extensive Premises in 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. rrHE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OP THE WEEKLY NEWS, With'a Supplement of 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. PRICE SIXPENCE.I Subscription-per quarter, ss, paid in advance. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! O'W'ESTPEAHL 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 Germanßbots and: Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27. Queen-gtreet. I HYDRAULIC LIME. TH -E undersigned can supply- Dealers or Contractors at LOWEST PRICES. Further particulars can be obtained from R. C- Dyer,' Shortland-keeet, or by letter addressed to N. Wilson' at the Works, Mahuiangi. N.B'Z-This tilnie fta's lised' in"the Hallway Tunnel in the Donmip. . NATHANIEL WILSON,



Drapery. GREAT CLEABING SALE OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TZTAS 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 lljd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At ll}d per yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS At lljd, worth Is Cd. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At llid per yard, worth Is Cd to 2s. H . ATKINS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. 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. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Speciai 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 Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, * Etc., Etc., Etc. for the christmas holidays. just opened, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. i • i Hx ATKINS, ■i . ~ . ... • - , Lat? Hay and Hoxbyijia^.



Tot Sale. A SPLENDID Zergler Piano iv 7" i ,ele^ ant Walnut case. So good an instrument rarely to be met with ; the property of a Gentleman. Queen t t^" at J" Harri3' s"Cavendish House, JfOR SALE by the undersigned— N>wr Jn n! C!V Cart haftS) Coals <Bay of Islands and JNew castle), Firewood, Charcoal &c J. CRAIG, Fort street. SAWN KAURI TIMBER. J? O R S A L E, ■*- In Auckland, 300,000 FEET KAURI TIMBER. August, 1873. C. A. HARRIS. ards : Custom-house street and Breakwater Road. essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoua, with despatch. piOR SALE, English-made PianoTm tvT,, Wal T nut case), nearly new.- Madame Winter Melbourne House, Karangahape Road. pOH SALE, < heap, one lifert to Boat, several Ships1 Boats and Dingies. -J. Clare, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street East. HOTEL P OB SALE WELLINGTON. MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instructions to dispose of a FIRST-CLASS HOTBL. situated in one of the best positions of the city of Wellington, which has enjoyed for the past three or four years, and still P°sl es¥.S) one of tne most extensive, respsctable, and pvoktable business connections in this improving xnsi Vapldly incieasing capital of the colony ; le, ?ole reason for the present proprietor parting vcith Ins interest in this valuable property—which he does very reluctantly-is, that business of an unex pected nature compels him to leave New Zealand for a considerable time. The premises are in capital order, are thoroughly well furnihhed, supplied with gas and water, and pos sess all the requisities for carrying on its large and paying business. Information as to the profitable nature of its transactions, of the fullest and most satisfactory char acter, can be given from the proprietor's own book? and which can be readily confirmed from Air Dun can s personal knowledge. The advertiser has not had placed in his hands for some years past a property he can more confidently recommend, or which is certain to prove so lucrative as this, if continued under the management of a person acquainted with hotel business. It is perhaps superfluous to add that at this moment there is no place in New Zealand which is advancing more quickly in population where travellers so frequently pass through, or any town where customers patronising a good hotel are better able and willing to suppoit one as in this city. .Bull particulars on application at Duncan's Auction bale Room, Wellington. December Bth, 1873. ___ • Money. 11/TONET to Lend, in largeor small JLTJ. sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley. Solicitor, High street. TV/T ONET TO LEND on first-class .~-T- freeh°ld security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer. Shortland street. TyrONEY to LEND on Promissory JJ-JL Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted.-' George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. ~" ]\/rONEY to Lend on Promissory -LT..L 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. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous [friends and, the public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now complete, we have Commenced Business as above, and •elicit a share of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. ]y£ O~ ~IT R N 1^ N Gh THE BEST STOCK OF M&J^JL*}*® good's In the City is to be found at J. M. McL AC ELAN'S 218, QUEEN STREET. '■■'-■'MM '■ . ,{,, . ~ ~ • ■ s. d s. d. Black Alpacas, from 0 8J to i 6 Black Muslins; from [i 0. 7j to 1 0 Black Glace Grenadines, from .. ;. 0 11£ to 2 0 Black Challis Bareges, from .. .. 1 7to 2 2 Black Points, from o to 1 0 Black Figured Alpacas, from .. ..1 Btol 11 Black Llama, from l 6to 2 0 Black'Tamzine (Mourning Alpaca) .. 3 9to 4 6 Black Sedan Cord (wool dyed) from.. 2 10 to 3 3 Black Barathen, from .. ~ ..2 3to 3 6 Black Balmoral Crape, from .. ..2 oto 4 9 Black) Paramatta, (Silk Warp), from.. 5 3to 6 Black Coburg, from .. .. .. 1 oto 3 JUST E E CEIVED P E It CHILE, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP MEN'S CLOTHING, LADIES' DRESSES, i AND MILLINERY, DOLJLY VARDEN HATS, FROM 9d. EACH, at i T. MgMASTEES', 242, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE THE NEW MARKET. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE • E. B- S HALDERS 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 be obtained 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 DEPARTMENT is placed under the superintendence of Miss Mould, and the work-room under Miss West—two lac]ies who were recently open for engagement, and long and favourably known in the Millinery trade. THE DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT Is still conducted ISy Miss Powell, whose taste and werkmanship'has given such general satisfaction. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Mr Campbell, Tailor, Queen-street, continues to make for this Department, Men's and Boy's Clothing, whose proftciency is so well known as to need no comment. ■ 11 A LARGE STOCK of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and MILLINERY are on-hand, and prompt attention given to all commands. . . Countr) orders carefully attended toP -.....; ,f3T Address :— E. B. SHALDEES & CO.. m AND m< Q.UEEN>ST&EET,



Prospectuses. [ J> BO S P EOTU S t "^" . OF THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE ' INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. [ To be incorporated under the provisions of tho Joint Stock Companies Acts. CAPITAL 7 ... £1,000,000, Ik 100,000 Shakes of £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares. _ Deposit; Five Shillings per Share on application i"*, Five Shillings on allotment; and Ten Shillings in Four Calls of Two Shillings and Sixpence, at intervals of three months. Provisional Directors : William Hepburn, Esq. (Messrs McLandress, Hop 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)! David Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxter & Co.) The Hon. Matthew Holmos, M.L.C. Andrew Me Carlane, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlane) David Campbell, Esq. A. J. Burns, Esq. G. F. .Reid, Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Sconllar) Robert Haworth, Esq. (Messrs It. & T. Haworth Donald Reid, Esq., M.H.E. Carl Steinhoff, Esq. Alexander Rennie, 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 Bhipplng on the Coast; and the growing desire evinced by the public to support Local Com panies, furnish suflicient proof that there is ample . room for the establishment of a purely Colonial and ; hond Jive Company of Local Shareholders. The Standard Fire and Marine Insurance , Company has therefore been established, and the Provisional Directors have decided that tlie 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 ba , secured by the utmost care being exercised in. allotting Shares to persons known to be t 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 ail the purposes of • the Company ; and they purpose that of this number 3.1,000 Shares shall be set apart for allotment over tho Northern Provinces The Directors have unanimously decided to place . themselves ou an equality with other applicants as to i 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 1 branches of the' Bank of New Zealand throughout the Colony.



A BRIDGED PEOSPECTTJS ■*-*- OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). (To be incorporated, with Limited Liability, under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 18G0.) Capital, £250,000 in 25,000 Shares of £10 each, with i power to increase and issue Debenture Stock. Only Li-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. 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. (Messrs G. Gray, Russell and Co.) James Mills; Esq. (Harbour Steam Company) James T. Mackerras, Esq. (Messrs J. T. Mackerras : and Co.) _ T. SJ Graham, Esq. (Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co.) Arthur W. Morris, Esq. (Otagp and Southland Invest i 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) H. Pj 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. 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 :— 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 j passenger accommodation, suited to the re :: ; quirements of the present day. These steamers! will be of such cLi.-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 . , i 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 I 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 Company. .•■■"■'■ It is estimated that to carry but 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 £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,l>h;ectors may state that large prol 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 traiUc without undue strain, the Company will be'ablen;o 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 share 3 will be received by the In terim Secretary, at his office. Harbour■ Chambers, Dunedin ; ana by Messrs Miles and Co;, Hereford street, Chrktchuroh [ at the office of the JJational Bank of «ew Zealand, Auckland; or Messrs Hewlett son & Macfavlane, Agents