The Evening Star.

Vol. IY^-Nq. 1,20:5 j

Auckland, c OVEMBMK 29, 1873.

[Pkice: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. «BSSsaSSS»POIITui]ALMEiii ' ANL aho N.Z.S.S. s.s Compnny's s s Wellington, M. Cuvey, Commander, from the Wlnvf n, 1 on MONDAY next, Dumber I,at 4 m' Onelmn^ For freight or p.ass^e apply to A°cS^D^ L? )Y. Auckland ; Ol' X" b;^^K^ra4m S town. /P>A -*" DIEECT. The well-known and favourite regular trader rw n t. Clty of AuckJaud, For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., nj>;i-street, Auckland Agents. __, Oct. 31, 1573 fS|k X DIRECT. VjV'tY?* UNDER CHAETEU TO Tn 13 NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY. The Barque Ferndale Captain W. Fkatkk, Al 14 vpiv<! iin,i«™« i i, Co^^g 7 t0 thG Shipping JOHN BATGER, r| ... J Agent. li§§^oii£^ KXCuu sio n. ' TO aiTK THAMES AND BACK AT S I N G L E F A R . E S. The p.s. G-olden Crown Will leave .is above on MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 1, leaving the Wharf at 0 a.m. ; Thames, at C p.m. Children under twelve years, accompanied by their parent?, FitEE. Great Attraction at Tararu, Masonic Fcto ; Sport 8 and Gardens open to the publ!c. For freight ov passage apply to W. LODDER. Manager and Engineer. VlKai A UCKLAND STEAM **^^."^. PACKET COM VAN V , AUCKLAND TO TECAMES BAILY. The p.s. Golden Crown Auckland to Thames, 11 a.m. Thames to Auckland, 4 p.m. (Circumstances permitting.) A3TFrcight, 8s per ton, received at the Company's Store, on the Wharf, and kept until shipped, freo of charge. No live stock will be received on board after 9 a.m. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. "jLVafe. CITE AM TO COEO •vii^llOfx^' MANDEL. Challenger. From Auckland. Monday. December 1, at 1 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, December 3, at 1 o'clock afternoon Friday, December 5, at 2 o'clock af lernoon Frosi Cokomandel. Tuesday, December 2, at 1 o'clock afternoon Thursday, December 4, at 1 o'clock afternoon Saturday, December C, at 12 o'clock noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying or discharging live stock. HOLMES BKOTHER.S. <ifk&^ ITOIfc POVERTY BAY, SfJWik^ JL NAPIEK, WELLINGTON, jflMPjygT ANI> SOUTHERN POUTS. The p.s. Paterson, •a. Kennedy, Commander, will leave for above ports •about MONDAY NEXT, Ist December. For freight or passage r -ply to MOT :ON JONES, Agent. gTJsI'M TO KIVEK - 6™~™*™^r The twin s s. Gemini .Leaves Auckland daily at 11 o'clock morning. Leves Eiverherhead at 3 o'clock afternoon, arriving Auckland at 5 o'clock. Pic-nic Parties landed at Wood's Island on the up tnw, and taken off on the down trip without extra charge. Futes : Return Tickets, same day. 3s. • mm J. CASEY. For Sale. ■pOli SALE, a good substantial Stone T~ Six-roomed House, with large allotment; wealthy situation, Near town. - Apply to 11. Paiting ton,.Queen-street. X^QK SALE, or TO LET, acoinfort -*■ able Six-roomed Cottago in St. Mary's Koad.— Apply to ° SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, _ Fort-street. "pOX SALE (cheap), a Desirable ~ Eesidence in Conquest Place, Parnell; freehold. Also, a four-ioomed House, in Grafton road ; freehold. Aeomfortablo Kcvea-roomedHouse in Parnell; price, **00; freehold.-Apply to John Churton, agent, v ulcan Lano. "pOR STLET^GO years' Lease of a -■- Magniflcsnt Building bite, opposite Mr Eosk "iges, Avenue Eoad, St. Stephen's Nine years' J^ease of a Seven-roomed House near St. Mary's Parnell Two Freehold Allotments, Boylan's ■Promenade, Dedwood. W. FLOOD, Estate and Mining Agent, Next National Bank. X^OK SALE by the undersigned— -*- Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle), Firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. :~ SAWN KAURI TIMBER. r ■s ale, l4sHp ij. In Auckland, oQO,<AoO FEET KAURI TIMBER. I 0. A. HARRIS. A^igvust, 1873. Srcls i Cnstom-hoTißd street anrt Breakwater Roadi essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoliaj with dcMDatcli. EOR SALE, rheap, one IG-feet Sailing Boat, aevoval Shlpa' Boats and Dingiea. .-*. Clase, Boatbuildeij Cußtom-houso-Btwt Eaafc.



Money. , jyjTONEY to Lend, in large or small ; *^p, int"est--Apply t0 M ONeFttTIEND on first-class RC T)v'£ qf t ? ecT dty- at low ™tes ofinterest. ■K. o. Djcr, bhortland stieet. M ONEY to LEN]D on Promissory L^^C^^ eQt^ Discounted/ "Jl/f ONEY to 3 end on Promissory Notes JJU tor hvo or Three Months, or longer periods j also £1,000 at current rates, on good secunty —Apply to Steayaut axd Applkbv Billbrokera and Commission Agents, West Queen-street. Businessl^ards^ " J "R. O O Ull C V ,"'„ CARVER & GILDER GLASS & Pir.TtrßE FRAME MANUFACTURER __ °7» Wakefield street, Auckland. ft} AMU EI, MOJR a A IS, COMMISSION * NATIVE AGENT Alexandra., Waikato. "W All N OCKBBOTUEIiS C H A P 2 1, ST R BE T, A U CKLAND. I 0 I £ 8 0 F, nn , Hu t UI- e and Land Aeent, Kent and Debt Collector, Btiehbmy'a Buildings, Quean street. TAMES BVTO HE H, V,. Oartor, Contractor, ifec. Goods cleared and s■ U A fr°m ShiP3 0U ttlo Ehoitest notico- Ballast A L~OVE"IT, Tailor, Ac, Karanga" nvn,?« ;Y dda:Hl- laying commenced business at the above address respectfully solicits a share of public MIS S NOR MA N, Teacher of wlT7' i Mijsic (pupil of Mr Hoffman for five years), Th. v l0?. adral\t. five doors from Princca street The North Shore attended. ■]yr a Dill fiN te s X?^.. ROYAL ACADEMICIAN, gives Lessons in Music and Singing. Two to Three Guineas per tjuartor, payable in advance. Schools attended - Melbourne House. Cj A M UEL WELLS *~> House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rutes, &c Loans arranged. Oiiice : 129 Queon street (three doors below the Union Bank.) gOB ERT GALLAGHER, PLUMBER AND GASFITT ER, Wsst>UAM-s-niKT,T,AvcKhAK-D(iiQxttho New Zealand Herald Oiiice. Every doscriplion of work in connection with the above business executed with cheapness and despatch. JJODEBN LANGUAGES. Mr B. M. O. TIIEOfiKM;, Member of the Uni versity of Upsala, teacher of French »t the Auck land Grammar Bofcool University Classes, gives in staructioa in the lArancb and Gorman lrt'nffuagos.— AppitKtUotts may bo made at the Mechanics' InstStnla Libmry. jy~" ti~ N T I a T• B Y. MR. T. TU,AFF 0R D , surgeon dentist, Wakefield .street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. O. JB OEG E BLACK & C 0., VJ WHOLKSALK UOOX A SHOT? M A N U V A. T U 11 E It S, LOWKII QUitEN- HTItKKT. A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock, j^ctober 10^ 1573. WH. BU T L E H, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTER, PAPERIIANGER, &c. &c. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canva3, Turpentine, White Lead, &o. Always on llaxd, No. 25. GREY-STREET. AND ~Ca, SHIP CHANDLERS, Are Cash Purchasers of Old Sails, Canvas Rags Europe Rope, Junk, Old Muntz Metal, Copper, Brass. &c , &c. TO H N C. CLOU GH, O MECHANIST & MODEL ENGINEER HAS REMOVED FROM ' \ UP PER-QUEEN STREET TO MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET. Sewing Machines cleaned, adjusted, and carefully repaired. All kinds of light machines. Repairs -.■„:>* .'enatmoderatecbarges. Musical Instruments repaired and tuned. Harmonium Reeds made, &c. O a TLAND CEMENT ICEAN'S CEMENT PARIAN CEMENT PLASTER OF PARIS SLATES, &c. Tho above are on Sale by JAMES BLAIKIE, Slaterer and Plastorer, at his Yard, above Quick's Stables, Victoria-street. N 6~T I G E. Q A. B U E T , X o GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, takes this opportunity of thanking the inhabitants of Auckland and the surrounding. districts for their liberal support during the last live years, and trusts, by strict attcution'to business and supplying Fivst dabs A rticles at Small Profit, to still merit a con tinuance of their favors. WP OIL L I PPS. & S ON> « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhantfings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, • Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 12, "Wyndham street. NOTICE. T S. CUltl-tJE, in thanking s his 9J • friends and the public for their kind assistance at the late Fire, wishes to intimate to his patrons that he is still carrying on his business as COACIIBUILDER in his Old Premises, and is pre pared to execute in the most substantial and prompt manner any work entrusted to him. J.S.C.'s long ex perience in the trade, and the employment of none but the most skilled workmen, plncts him in a iwiUl-vf! si^y.m] to none in the provin.e to execute iO;y wilcra ii}iirt;i-ted to him. He would also draw atleiatioa lo iha fiiej that he received First Prize at the Agricultural show for a Buggy manufactured by i him ; also, for a Spring- (mi, st tijO opening of the new Mar&efc J, s. Fir bbi c, BONBS~rEONEST"BOf Eg j" BOUGHT in any quantities, fos Cash, Atjtho Vieeman'a Bay Bono Mills.



Business Cards. TO STOREKEEPERS, COASTERS, &c. JUST OPENED, PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS) Good and Cheap. A CCOU JN T BOOK S, v cry Cheap, for Coastiug Trade. Books suitable for Public ov School Libraries, Presents, &c. scrrooL requisites of all kinds. LETTS' DIARIES icon 1574 E. WAY TE, . ~ 100, QUKEN-STREkO?. November I, IS7:{. J3 AHT iING- Tv JVS tfiSCTJiTA REDUCED PRICES: Cabin Biscuits ISs per lOOlbs. All kinds Fancy ditto .. Od peril) . MTONK BROTHERS, Agenls._ "R U ~ I ~ L D is j^, ■*-* Tr cAuPENTE R, &J0 IN E tt. W. JL S E i N N E R, VUL CA N LANK. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all brandies of Ihejmildini* triulc cx>cut«'l -rp -B. 0 A~M ER 0 N. CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT LAVISH It 1J n] K GS, QI)]; X ,v. jTl . ~; XT «rm . (Adjoining National Hank), W ill be prarwod to Supply Plans and Correct Esti mates for all descriptionH of P.uilcUngs or, tlio Shortest iNouce v.'itlMnMV'Uhout supfriiitoiidenoo. GH O ii G- Jfi AKEJiB FREEMAN'S HAY SOAP & CA.NLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. A I 8 ~~A A C S~, XJfc. c PHI MBE R, G ASVI TT E E AND TINSMITH TlTfiii stimvkt, Kmu Vulcan Lank. Mftlcnr of tho Patent 'Enamelled Ora Rufloctor U/ ~ X 1 it B~~T^ » » * CORNER OF QUEEN AND WAKKFIELD STREETS. NBWCA ST L E C 0 A L (\Y'nOL7«AI.K AND KKTA.II) A T T 118 LOW ER T KAT Y. S BRrCKS, LIME, SAND. SWELLS, TILKS. IRON-UAIIK SIIAKTS, SPOKES, AND 11ED-UUM FELLOES, Etc, Em, Always on and. (A X JS T T L EM EN'B CLOTH ES B i?^\ NEl)- ALTEtfED REPAIRED, and HARWOOD'S, Tailob, Kjiom Micia'-ouKNic. 49, Hobaon-strest, near tho Goverjijr Browne. P.S. — Oentlomnn's Oiotlies Dyed -*- Wholesale, Shipping, a].d Family TJutcher, Queen street, corner of Durham atveut, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to orrtisr. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-wired Hacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.— Dealers i • amo Live Pheasants forwarded to all parU of; i); ii onies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or auljurbs Jl IAN 08. P1 A JN' 0" S. OPENED THIS D\Y, Iwo Very Stiporior 'Av.Uir.hr Pr.vxos (in rich Walnut Cftsos), whiclj, for sweotnoss of tone, combined with power, irarpass tliose in stock ; ftll tO be SOld lit ORKATI.Y «I'.UUOKI> I'KJOKa forCANII, Also, a Fine Oak Harmonium, with 30 stops (by Kelly); a Second-hand Piano, £18. Organs Har moniums, and Pianos Tuned in town or country W T H WEBB, Wollesley stroot. *< r Sept. 24, 187:-!. J] STABLI SII E D ITril). PIANOS! PIANOS ! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be soon .at "R OPFMAFB ACADEMY OP'MUSI C, 3S, SnORTLANK STREET. Pianos and Harmoniunis for Salo or Hire and on the deterred payment system from Ll4 to 1^25 Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchase, free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired. Rnught. Sold, and taken in cxulmnpo. MELODY 011GANB. TUBT LANDED—Daw's and Eams tl den's Patent Pedal Substitute Organs, as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen and JI.R.H. tho Princess Louise. For deacriptiea, see lists at Messrs TJptoD's On Sale—A Second-hand 20-stop'd Harmonium, by Debain (equal to new), L 45 ; also, an elegant Queen's Model Harmonium, 10 stops, by Alexandra (a charm 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 of Auckland, a shipment from Messrs Chappoll. Also periodical shipments from Messrs Broadwood' Hopkinson, Chappell, Zeigler, Bord, Erard, and other eminent makers. J. BPtOWNE. Symonds street, Auckland NOTICE OP REMOVAL. T P. SAtTJSDBBS, O • TAILOE, 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 promises, and hopes to have a continuance of their support. G. CLEMENTS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL CONFECTIONER, TAKES this opportunity of thanking his friends and the public for the kind support he has received since his return to this province, and to assure them that all Goods manufactured at his establishment arc of the best material. Country orders punctually attended to. Victoria street, Auckland (near Hobson street), November 0, 1574 ' ME EMJLDEK, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Olosets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is proparod to at tend punctually to all requests regarding tho above Persons desiring to have the said places attended to either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwiso, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with tho Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. pHOTOG-BA ¥ H Y. G-. BEIfEEEN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Rooms ovbb Mb King's Ouem'ist. Oartes-de-msite taken the best style at 12s 6d per dozen 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. <$&&<£ A EE YOU ! N /?I\y/:<% want of money LONDON LOA>I OFFIOp], W? STS.XT CITY HALL MONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, Plata, Wearing AppftiruJ, and every description 0? available Security, The atifiotsst Seorooy observed to. ovary tfjinriafitiott. Fire-proof Safes on this, pvomSsoa for tlio better so- Cursty Of Valuables. MOEBM MASKS, PROPBIETOE*



Mercnandise. ROBERT L U S X 31, LOWER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLA N D, HAS ON SALE (WHOiYESALE ONLY): Now Landing, Ex Hydaspess, Isinglass(Biowors"), 2cases Tinfoil (Bottlers') 2 oaaos Triceps Cand'e?, 200 boxes C:trbonntn of Sotla, 20 kugs Tar Uric Acid, 5 kegs Cream of 'I artav, lo kegs Currants (in cases and barrels), 3 tons Raisins, 79 cases Klumes Almonds, 3 bands Whiting, 7 barrels Soda Crystals, 14 e-isks Linseed Oil (Raw and Boiled), 10 casks and so drums Turpentine, 20 drums White Lend, 5 tons (in hirrols and drums) Scrim, 2 bales ; Glue 1 cask Muntz Metal and Nails. 10 cases and casks Resin and I'iteli, 6 barrels o»uli Colza Oil, «0 drums Mult, 6 tanks To Aurive I'kii Fejindaivr and N a worth, Pig Iron, 25 Inns Soft and Hard veatfts, 20 cues I'laids audio's Matches, r, c.ise« iiryant & .May's Safety. Also, Ex Bkrau and other Late Arrivals, Bed and White Lead, Linseed Oil, Blasting t'owdcr Sultanas, Kluinos, Currants .Muscatel.", Ki^s, Sodn Crystals Carbon.ae .Soda, TarUrtc Acid, Salt rarallhi Candles, Vestas, Pcrim Pickles, Salad Oil, Castor Oil Koyal Uand, Brown and other Paper, Paper Also, EX WdODm.YE, AM) OTHKR LaTK ARRIVALS, Hams & iineon. Green's Jiest Canterbury. ]Sf O W L A N D I N~Q, 2", cases lib. Salmon "0 „ Kod ricrrintra B0 ~ ' urrants 50 ~ Kew Eleine Uuisins, AT BAHNETT & LEVY'S, WHOLESALE CROCK US & IMPORTERS, Q U E E N S T R E E T. pAPEHHAK&INGS, ETC. EX FONTENAYE, 2S 8 PACKAGES, which, with recent importations, uoinpilse3 the largest and best assorted Stock in Auckland. Window, Polished Plate, and Photo Glass Varnishes, various brands White Lead, and Paints, in Wo~d nml Iron Patent Oxide of Iron and Carson's AnticorrosivcPdint Boiled and Kaw Linseed Oil, in Wood and Iron Turpentine in cases and drums Scrim, Ifessian. and Tacks Oilt and Stained Frame and Room Mouldings Brushos, Gold Leaf, Bronze 3, Artists' requisites and Trade Ironmongery. W. PHIL LIP p S & SO nJ OIL, COLOR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, 12, Wy.NUHAM STRUCT. "y JCT OR lAN WINES. (KHOM THE MELTJOURNT! AV.OU.i.) There has l>een elected en the South Bank of the Yarra a Store House for Colonial Wines, by Messrs A. & E. Caii^hey, gentlemen of long standing in Melbourne. It 13 in fact half a Cellar; tho roof, a hollow cistern, full of vater designed to promote coolness below; tho extent a sufficient for stowing more than a Quarter of a million gallons. The Wine lias to be stowed in racks from floor to roof, making a prodigious weight to be sustained. The casks contain each from 1000 gallons down te the ordinary GO-gallon size. Adjoining is an extensive Bottling Cellar. It is a fixed rule that no Wino leaves the store under three years of age, but five years Is tho average timo allowed, and there is great uniformity in each description of Wine from year to year. The stock in bulk and bottle consists of Shiraz, Hermitige, Muscatel, Burgundy. Chassekis, Reisling, Verdeilho, Muscot, Claret, Malboc, Matan, Prontignae, Medoc, Hock, Chablls, Sauterne, Madena, Maloga, Pedro. Samples and Price Lists of these inexpensive Wines are held, and orders received by the Solo Agents for Auckland, T. H. -HALL & C 0., 7, WYNDITAM STREET. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. EABTRWORK APPROACH TO FREEMAN'S BAT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Nov. 20, 1873. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, tho 2nd December, 1873, at 12 o clock noon, for forming an Earthwork approach to tho llecltmation in Freeman's Bay in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Approach to Freeman s Bay. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOAJUX " KOETH SHORE WIIABFAGE EA.TEB, Harbour Board Offica, Auekl&Mii, November 2? r 13^8, 'TENDERS will be received &fc this ■X Office tttetll TTrESBAY*, tha 2nd Dceowbgf 18?8.,{*18o'dodi. fw tho Whatfoga Btiea Uvlftbla oil the Vigtrtrift and Devonppt Wli.ai'VOs, Nfirtli Siior?. candHiojw ftiid (rates of Whfti: rage iiift^ b8 ssea tipofa a T««d?« W ba eudoraed, " Tosdui Ist %mi\i Shoso Wliarfaga Kales." WiLUAM C. 2DA.LDY, Chairman.



Drapery. , IJXTRAORDINART CHEAP LINE OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS. TO BE CLEARED TUTS WEEK, 2,000 YARDS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, 4:jd per yard. 11. ATKINS Will oli'er This AYeek a Remiirkably Cheap Line of SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, at 4Jil per yard. 0 ood Patterns and Fair Quality, suitable for Children and Young Ladles" Dresses, equal in appearance to Goods sold at three times the price. H. ATKINS lias Opened an Immense Stock of NEW FANCY DRESS MATE^j ALS PLAIN LUSTRES, MU£u NS GRENADINES, BI^CK SILKS, PRINTS Em, i ncus, suitable foe t present aud comin K Season. 11. A. •will show this season TUX LARGEST STOCIC OF DRESS MATERIALS IN AUCKLAND, AND DECIDEDLY THE CHEAPEST. UPWARDS OK 25,000 YARDS DRESS MATERIALS **'.» In Fancy, Figured, and Piain Goods, Prints. Muslins &c., &c , to select from. UPWARDS OK fiOO PIECES NEW PATTERN PRINTS (Veiy Choice Goods) to select from. UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS BLACK SILKS In OW-, Oros «rain Cashmere, and other makes. Positively letter value than 11. A. has ever had I in Stock. j A Really Good Silk at 3s Gd ; a Superior Silk at 4s lid i per yard. LADIES' BLACK SILK JACKETS, A Nico Assortment of New Goods. Also, a Stock of SILK JACKETS (last year's) 30 per cent, reduction. A LARGE LOT OF BLACK LACE SHAWLS, Bought Cheap, and to be Sold at a Discount. A Good Silk Lace Shawl, lCs Cd to 245. A SHIPMENT OF MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of Finlay's Twilled and Plain Sheetings Toilet Quilts. Long Curtains, Table Linen, ' &c., of the same makes and qualities as always kopt in stock. FINLAY'S SHEETINGS (ALL WIDTHS) At a Reduced Price. TOILET QUILTS (LARGE SIZE), Best in Auckland, 19s Gd. In Reserve Stock, 30 to 40 PIECES FINLAY'S TWILLED SHEETINGS, To bo Sold at Wholesale Prices by the Piece. Also, in Reserve Stock, A LARCE QUANTITY OF TOILET QUILTS, To be Sold at Wholesale Price by the Quantity. A SPLENDID STOCK OF LONG CURTAINS, Good Quality Long Curtains, 7s lid per pair. Just Opened, UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS SUMMER TWEEDS. GOOD TWEED FOR BOYS WEAR 23 lid to 88 lid per yard. BUPJBRI R TWEEDS, 4s Gd to 4s lid. NEW GOODS IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT In Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &.c., &c LARGE STOCK OF OUTFITTII G In Shirts, Hosiery, Collars, &c BOYS COLLARS (WEST END & DUX), 6d per d.qzen, bsst quality, ■SBamwiinmuu *Jf »f%7 In SF? fop«ti»Mit New Goods, gad the prices af every article fnWamlfrofrsW; H* ATKINS, Lath Hay asjd Honkyman.



Drapery. QU E E N-S TRE ET HOTJSE^ B. B. SEALDERS Begs to announce to the Public iv town ami country that he has added MILLINERY to his business of DRAPERY & OLOTJIINf'*, so that every article of Apparel for Lady or Gentlemen m-ty now be obtained at his Establishment. 'Ilie principles of business observed are one price, an.l every article sold at the lowest living profit. E.U.S. wishes specially to notify that the MILLtNELtY DhPAIITMKNT is placed under the superintendence of Miss Mould, and the work-room 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. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Mr Campbell, Tailor, (Jueen-street, continues to make for this Department, Men's and Boy's Clothing, whose prolieiency is so well known as to need no comment. LtttiJE STOCK of DBAPEHY, CLO"\, n vn and MILLINERY are on har.d, and prom ~, .^Slh™ given to all commands. ~l attentior Countrj orders, carefully attenr' tid J n X.• B. SHALBERS & CO., JMPOJ4TAJNT AJNWU^UAOKMENI TO ALL IS OVERS OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, VrmrT "/V, WISn TO PROCURE KEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS AT LOW PEIC ES. T. McMASTHB. Has just received his First Season's Shipment per City of Auckland, from London The Goods have been carefully selected in the English and Scotch markets to 1\ M.'s special order, and the Stock is well assorted and of a superior quality. tT' wislles to state that in consequence of other soldat mOntS ' yet toarrive' these Goods will be UNUSUALLY LOW PRICE'S That his purpose may be accomplished— A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. It is needless to give a detailed account of the various articles in Stock, but INSPECTION IS INVITED. Country Orders carefully attended to. T. McMASTEE, 242, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE KRW MARKET. _ Elections £TAV NO- been requested by a J—L large and influential number of Electors for the district of Newton to represent their interests in interests in the next Session of the Provincial Council, 1 noreby announce myself as a Candidate for the above Dteinct, and will take an early opportunity of meeting the Electors to explain my views. THOS. CHEESEMAN. REQUISITION. TO JOHN McBLAVAIN, ESQ. QIR> —We, the undersigned Electois *-J of the District of Newton, request you to allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in lho ensuing election and we pledgo ourselves, in case of a contest, to vote and use our influence to secure your return Young Warren John Ellyctt H. Partington George Peace Walter Grahame John Sinton J. M. French C. VV. Wilson 11. V.Ellis William McSkinning S. P. Brown James Miller James Eiley Francis Mackenzie Arthur BeUany Joseph "\\ arren James Williams William Winstone Bead Wykes Wm. J. Patterson James Young Thomas Keightiy Frederick Blade I>. McPherson P. Griobin J»-nes Finuerty George Mapestone Ueo:ge Stantou John Sime AY If, sir.ie* Ebenezer Wood John Wairtell D Goklie Thomas Salt John S. Welsman W. Docald Jamor McGregor F. Walker S. Jones James It. Nicholson Samuel Wormes E. M. Smith Edward Boucher R. Stevenson J. Cornish W. Gregory If. G. Ewington James Phelan T. W. Doonln T. Ward Georgo Sinton W. Matthews S. H Moulden J. K. Harris AY Farrell EC. Hidings J. AVedgewood Boon P. Crow W. H. Butler J B. Hoyes AVilliara Hogg J. Wilcox P- Row Joseph Grant P F. M. Burrows Henry Hurst Charles AVhite T. Holder Ambrose Coad ltichard Smith Geo. Boyd And 30 others. [EiJI'LY,] Gestlemkn,—l have much pleasure in complying with your request to represent the District of Newton in the Provincial Council, and shall, if elected, en deavour faithfully to sorve the interosts of thctiistrict (of which I have been a resident for many years) to the utmost of my ability, aud promote the welfare of the province. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOHN McELWAIN. TO THE ELECTORS OF NEWTOnT GENTLEMEN, — Having been re quested by a number of the Newton Electors to allow myself to be Nominated as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in the ensuing Election, I take this opportunity of announcing my intention to do so, and if elected shall try to do my duty faithfully and to the best of my ability. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, HENBY M. SHEPHERD. Auckland, November 27, 1873. JpUJI GOVERNMENT 10 PEE CENT DEBENTURES. ISSUE OF £15,000. The Fiji Banking and Commercial Comp&ny, Limited, acting for the Government of Fiji, invite Subscriptions for £16,090 Debentures, bearing 10 % interest, with a currency of fivo years, principal and interest being payable in Fiji or New Zealand, at the option of the purchaser. The above Debentures are issued under the Public Loans Act, 1872. the proceeds being required for the retirement, as provided by the said Act, of an equiva lent amount falling due in December next. The c miparatively small amount of the Fiji public debts, the punctuality with which the interest on Fiji Government Debentures has hitherto been paid, and with which the Debentures heretofore issued have been taken up when due, the supprtssion of the insurrection and the establishment of the authority of the Government, and the probably (jnngxatiqn or establishment of a Prptectoratg by Grejit Britain tistify its agonte in aqmrcending tiieso suourities to i the ijivesticg public/ Each Debenture will bo issued tot ihs gutn $t 4100, SefldeFS miirfcsa "Tender's fov Fiji Gfiverameiii Bolioniitfcs,-" addressed to tile nudftdftUadi Will bt received at the Ofiifis of .the CJoms&hj? up td U ti^h"* bii Sfttod&ftiUS mil f»f ttqeghibor neS£ iiy Side* of the Beard Si Dirtews. A, WATiDIIOPs Att«ktana, Hth November, ig» See< p*o<Uaru



Notices. nn a i l o c AND | HABIT MAKES. i | J. C. D. BOWDEN I Begs to intimate to his old customers and the p* ' ..übHo generally that ho has again commenced „ Business in city, and solicits a share of their v' ' ..*tro»ag \ Address—Shortland r crescent, noa St. raul'B Church. VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. ; 'pHE Proprietors of these beautiful I -■- Grounds beg to thank their numerous frioiii S for past favours, ami to intimate that the grounds will' be again opened for the season on the Anniversary of j the i'nnce of Wales Birthday. To those of our •lends who have visited them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements 1 have been made ; and to those who 1 uve not visited them we think ono visit will pr. ye to them that for i leasure-seekers these grounds afford every facility for gratification. There aro Flowers in profusion* pleasant Arbora, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance Croquet, Swing* ; and for the masculine a garao at :: Quoits, for which ground has beui prepared specially Stiawberriea and Cream with other refreshment to be had. The Proprietors bog to intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. '■; A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. : W. WELLS & SONS, PRO P RIETORS. g T R A W B EERIE S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, i ,? rOBT- rr SHORE, OK BEACH BOAT), Within a Hundred Yards of tne Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto recdved, begs to inform them he has KU-OPEtfED those Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A first-class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. TX^E beg to inform our numerous ▼ » (friends andjthe public generally that our premues in front of the Market-house being now w"\?m te> we will C9"»meuce business on SATURDAY : JStXI, and solicit a sJiare of your patronage and support. JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. NOTICE. Tp H. HAMMOND, Butcher, -■- • Shortland-street, begs to tliank his friends and the public for their past favours, and to inform them that he has disposed of his business to Messrs. Hellaby Brothers, and he hopes that the snmo patronage hitherto accorded him will be given to his successors.—November S, 1873. BRANSTON & FOESTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brash Finishers, &c, TTAVING- relinquished Business at -*-*- the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefield-'s Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gaa and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Li tlits, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AKD OTHER PllODUOii fjPHE Undersigned are prepared to -*- m«ke lib ral CASH ADVANa.ES on WOO] , FLAX, GUM, Ac., consigned to their correspondents m.Londoh or New York. HENDERSON & MACFAELANE. ■p'BOSPBOTUS -*- 01' THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. To be incorporated under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts. CAPITAL £1,000,000, Ix 100,000 Shares qf £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. Provisional Directors : "William Hepburn, Esq. (Messrs McLandress Hen" burn & Co.) James Anderson, Esq. (Messrs Anderson & Mowat) George Young, Esq., Jeweller The Hon James Paterson, M.L.C. I James Curie, Esq. (Messrs Park & Curie) Basil Sievwright, Esq. (Messrs Sievwright & Stout)' David Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxter & Co ) The Hon. Matthew Holmea. M.L.C. Andrew McFarlane, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlanoV David Campbell, Esq.' A. J. Burns, Esq. G. F. Beid. Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Scoullar) Robert Haworth, Esq. (Messrs, it, & T. Haworlh Donald Reid, Esq.. M.J1.11.' Carl Steinhoil', Esq. Alexander Honnie, Esq. B. Bagley. Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs. Sievwright and Stout. Interim Secretary : Chatles Eeid. 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 giowinz desire evinced by the public to support Local Com panics, furnish sufficient proof that there is ample room for the establishment of a purely Colonial and bond fide Company of Local Shareholders. Thjb Standard Fike and Marine Insurance Companjt has therefore been established, and the Provisional Directors have decided that the following shall be distinctive characteii&tics of the Company •— L A realiy Colonial and National position, to bo secured by au equitable distribution of tho Shares over the whole Colony. 2, An interested body of Shareholder^, to ba secured by the utmost care benc exercised in allotting Shares to persons knowa to lie insurers and bond Me traders ; and !' 3 3, CvsUil a«d economical management, C The promoters beliuve tliat an iusua of so.C-IO g't'iiw mil,Jm ionw time to mm, n-M all tiio aumos^l S! eJS?Bi panJr!-w.l,d,tlW i . PWW that of tffafiiuSlgj Aucklnndj uni ddpofiiH to DUoagoti ftfc to vatidud