The Evening Star.

if Vol. V.— No. 1,496.]

Auckland, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



m^Xl r|VEEL*.ND EOUTE I i^^ v 7TO EUROPE VIA SAN ■ Jm£>FKANCISCO AND NEW YORK. II jTAUstra'*s'3ll Steam Navigation Company under 'H'iwitnct with the Governments of New South '$m wales »nd New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her a|s«'y'BMails:l I lie Steamship M w Mikado, W&,M tons, Frank Mooke, Commander, expected on Smmrsiny, 26th instant, will sail for the above ports <X boars after arrival. '■for freight or passage and all particulars apply to ;■ H. M. JERVIS, I^J" a fstbala¥lTn Pfs^l^\ ■■£3l- stum navigation ■jm^^CO.'S First-class Steamers. SS^^Y Am) MELBOURNE, AND H ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ■Lo, THE PALMER KIVER GOLDPIELBS. Wt Ho splendid Mail steamship j Cyphrenes, HsMtoDS, T. Wood, Commander, expected on or tm£,d 6th December, will leave as above six hours 111 ftr freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to || H- M- JESVIS, Agent. Ig) FOLLOW THE COUNTESS OF KINTORE. H IheFast and Favourite Regular Trader I City of Auckland, Hfrptiin Kails, will sail for London at an early date. ;■ la last passage from Auckland to London was Hflomplislied in SO days. •■Excellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage H For freight or passage apoly to :| CRUICKSHANK & CO., ■<s Agents. M High-street, A uckland, ij October 12,1874. MAS*. XFEMET ELLIOTT lIK^ LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR m^^in WAXiDING AG22s'T. H lessaa of Bonded Store " C." lor Goods Warehoused ■Silrsnshipment or for Examination. HillCnstoms and Shipping Buainesa promptly at- M i^ent to the N.Z. Parcela Conveyance of London. m Oaco: Queen street Wharf ■XZ A UOKL^JS-D AND ■^B^^v -OL NORTH SHORE STEAM ;-«»P>-rBEKY COMPANY (Limited). Bite Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ■Hhrlng the week days at 5.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 :*dii.lO p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and ,Mi p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, Mid 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at , jiliMii.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. ■Hie Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Bfcedaring the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,13, 12 a.m,, ■■12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30. 5.30, 6, and C.30 p.m. ■ites North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; Sill, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips HJm Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves i■! instead of 12 30. ■■today leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, Mffl i, 4.E0. 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nigbt—B.3o. rHres North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, ffla 4, 4.30, 5, and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip |.«fcvonport Whaif ;Hotx. —The BSO and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 pm. trips ■RDevonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and Kfflf.nrt 6.30 p. nj. trips from Auckland to Devonport M H. W. HEATH, af Manager. jnpEE DELICACY OF THE ,1 SEASON. "' O ■ .STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W nf Jresh from the Garden three time 3 daily, A ROBERT BREWIN'S, W I NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° ,j Queen-street. ■OTBAWB.EEKIES! W STRAWBERRIES!! ■ Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries Wm Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, ■otoon's Bridge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, Had close to the Newmarket Railway. ■£TJ SICAL NOTICE. f ■ H". GUCKSE V, "M MUSIC-3ELLEER, . ■ HAS REMOVED r I FROM M WAKEFIELD-STREET ■IP, QUEEN-STEEET, Auckland H; (Five doors above the City Hall). Be. CUCKSEy begs to inform his numerous ■1 and the public generally that he has added to ■raainess a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and ■jCIOJSERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga ;? {sH-*;Periodicals, Se , by every mail. ortes and Harmoniums - A very large and f^^P* sslection cf the above at tne lowest piices *B^t 12# For sale or hire on the deferred payment *■£* Wwt and choicest stock in Auckland of r-B^ertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other -.■■fojments; also, choice Roman and English Strings \Wsff kinds; just received, and all the most popular 1 «*JH m: B. CUCESEY, ■ "BOtESALB AND RETAIL MUSIC-SELLER AND '"fl Stationer. < M [ESTABLISHED 1863.] ■United states boakding ■ U ' HOUSE AND DINING-ROOMS, IM>KH-S TBB BT, AtTCKLAXD. : I EDWARD DARBY ] HH"O inform his friends and the public that he has HSi ed tJle Lease G' the above extensive premises. Bw^Ltends RE-OPEN the same on MONDAY m J«T,the 30thiistant, as a ;■ EtRSX-CLASS BOARDINO-HOUSE AND ■ '. RESTAURANT. HA house ig now being painted, papered, and | ■ """"'Ubly cleaned, new bedding, &c, provided, and ■ iWnirgdone necessary to ensure the comfort of ■ ■ {IWmsforßOMd and Lodging—Single and Double y>m, 183 and 20s per week. J- D. takes this opportunity of thanking his Ss™ for their past favours conferred ipn him at the J"'wein Dining Rooms, on the wbarf, and trusts by rwtang his new house with civility and attention, JJWta continuance of their support, as well as to J"*"Ufair sharoof the patronage of residents a,nd , to the city. |AILfAT BLEEPERP. ; J^e undersigned is preparedfto give the highest price J^Jway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge - (^auig. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply F. ARCHARD, n near Railway Station : 1 Ol« Mechanics' Bar. < J6, LET, at Hewmarket, |a Com m tt S v°, dioTls 'sh °P fiticd up with every ™nv.? nl' S» .' s' Counter., Drawers, GuS, &C, Dwelhng ( (C*cbea, lately occupied by Mr Taite, '"Cm \ ni door t0 the l'Oiil (>ffice- Ken a mil e UI An^. P-0., isewmarket A good Ck» 8 for a T«lor, not yet established in »ew |^*« n . Or Mr A. wiU treat with any one for his Ws*?« M and connect the two shops into one foible shop 30 feet wide, which with Drets wSSi v ' added i 0 the Drapery, would ma,k.» a s^^pnsiness place. fe'MONGET AND H^BD jfilW-OLBARIKG SALE of Stock «n^Pre igS? f2. Queen-street. No Reasonable Offer Re -111186810 Let* Few JDftys LoDg;er< ERl*nc



Business Cards. B O O X S BOU H D PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING-, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) I A l H A A 0 S, ' -<--»-» PLUMBER, GA9FITTIE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH. AH kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquored. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wits the trade. HIGH-STREET, Neap.. Vtjucan Lane, Auckland. pUNOFOETE TIT KING. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. "P I S H E E & C~O -«- Wholesale, Shipping, a»d Family Butcher Quean (street, corner of Durham street, Anci and. Poultry of all kinds dreared, to order. Prime Smoked Tongue*, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Boef .on sale in large quantities. N.R—-Dealers in Game. Live Pb.ewsa.rAts forwarded to ailparhr, of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburba. O.EGB&E BLACK & CO, VS WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOS MANUFACT U X Si R 8, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Peirged, and Rivetted Goods A Jway 3 in Stock PEEEOE ~~& GBAH AM, NATIVE LA*D AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, _ Queen-street, Auckland. nr^ noem a¥, -.c.kacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WAiiHOCK B.& O '.t MisJA i% Boap & CajcwXiK SYAwrryAOTT;i!.JiRs, OTf A VV- X. p. T REH! V, AUCKLAND. J. 0 A B. S O 38, « Hons© and Lwii Agoni, Ron* and Debt Collector. SWchbr.r/g BuMdiafjK. Qr-^en atruat. ATI) B &~~3. >\ K. .S is b. \M FEBEMAN'S BAT SOAP fir CANLDE WO3EUKS. Cash Bwyp« of TyJiow. [A. card j BA M U E L W E L L 8 House, Land, nrx? Oommi8«?on Agent, Collector of Rentn, Debts, Highv?sy Kates, iba. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen ifcroot fthree fiocra below the Union Bftwk.l g— R A J Q *.9 <9 . yOBWAKTI>"G JL&B3ST2, Wholesale and Ketail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, and Wancarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palintrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-ptreet, Auckland. W* ±* h. 1l l 1 p:es & sok, , a OIL, COLOK, and GLASS araRCHANTS, Importers of Paperhori.rfttirs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr> Moulding, Clock and Compasfl Glasses, Glazed asi> Doors, fto. Glass nut to za ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham -jtreet. "OONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C-"< SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen ' "" "y J. & J. SOPPET. npHE Misses Tetttenbeeg beg JL most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Appliqne Guepure Embroidery, Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Ha*r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, 4c—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. "OELIABLS INDEMNITY Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBEEAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF, LOSSES, Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices— 25, Queen-street RAWBTON & P OESTEE, HOUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS FINISHERS, AND bell hangers, etc., Ma'sefield's Buildings, Albert street. Estimates given for all classes of wort, and jxperienced workmen sent to all p3rts of the ) ntry. ." . STONE LIME! BTOtf£*LlME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bo wen Charge to the trade, is 2d a bushel (bars to 36 returned). -Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen md Wakefield-streets. _^ HLASKE BEOTHERS' 1/ (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD. V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. P^e^lTnd c^eW-eWt. 200"casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-stbebt East. OuMET K.£EOJSIIiE Oil/ U For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, luty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRE, Fort-street; Or, SAMUEL CuCHRANE & SON. Money.^ M" ON6Y TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— B. C. Dyer, Shortland-street^ H/I'GNET TO LEND, in large and LVJL small sums a low rates of interest.—Apply to EIIOTT MEYER «olicitor,' 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO LiiND in large or Al)ply smaU S3i? V^o° *&£JF reßt-



Business Cards. Begs to Inform hia customers and the public cene rally that lie has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes ny Bord, Zeigler Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome .Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t- \vn or country.—T. H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wcllesley street, near Hobson-street. QI T V BAK EE T STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBaON-STJRICET. lokino and Gkoxjnd Sugar Alwayb ok Hahi> W. R. WADDELL. J^ LFE E D ALB T, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPIE QUEEN STE EE T. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkom Messes. Ridlky and Son I.okdo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AXD JJfiWBLLBR, KTO. "p 1 M E E R~ F0 S SA LB, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A. HARRIS. T AMiSb R Fii AJNO 18, " IMPrtKTKIt OF CHTNA, GLASS, AT;I> EARTHENWARE, Bogs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Pbkmirks), where he is opening: the following Shipments of Goods :— Ex FEKNJ3ALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Bets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapot 3, &c. V.P OXFOSD: White and Gold and Bluefipured Breakfast Ware. TO AIiRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass '"/Audlesticks, Sugara and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffa end Cnps, Pl&in and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jngs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans, I"-ip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons. Jelly Car>n, &c. TO FOLLOW BY TFLtf HTDASFFS : - • Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORT fi a A~N~D HARMONIUMS. PIAXO FORTE TUNBR &*, «Sp M. H.R.H. TIIE DUKE cv Appointment •MWn&Mra'C" 0F Edinbuiujii. To &»§■s MESSRS. 3. BROWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Biird, d;c , >oc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O. BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he lms gained his experience in the Facories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. 4 UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LOENE-STEEET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice, of the best materials and workmanship, and at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. N.. 8 and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. j^APERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first SHlpment'Of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them ! HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call ani> See 'Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an i ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade is, to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MEP.CHANTS, PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, 4c, 28, and 30, Victoria-street, nHEAP SADDLEEY AND Vj harness. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, SDurs Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, Jndia-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls. Girths, Fancy Bits. &c. all of which will be sold at the lowest prices Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal jßmbroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap »st house in town,i direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, SADDLES HARNESS MAKER, & IMPQRTEB, '154, QUEEN-STREET.



iierosene. DEYOE'S BBILLIAJST 01 v [s now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which c»n be made. Recommended by tho Fire [nsura'jce companies for Safety, aud by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f its light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself anol his pro peny against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKVOE'S BKILI-TANT OIL, and take no nher. DIPLOMA of MKKIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops md Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL *s invaluable to hone who read or sew in the evening, aa it gives a itronger light than gas, while much lebs fatiguing to ;he eyes. To &EOCEKS & DEALEES. o w © ■ ,-. 3D * ° ° " © a! O b § O * w 3 °. m* I M g w O Ha* ° £ & a a-' § 0 %. H 2 fe 9 n s g w o * % <4



Merchandise. A D B UIDB FLOUR. X-L DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. H. E. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AXD SAILMAKERS, LQWEis QUBBN-BTEEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping cimmuuity arid the public that they have REMOVED to their NKW PRKMISES, three doors further up, which has beea d signed specially for carrying on in all its branches t.-.e requireuionU of the SHIP OHaNDJ-ERY BUSINESS. Tbe Kst:iblishmer:t is now replete with an assortment of first-ebiss Goocis selected by our representative at home. H F.a. and Co. would also call the attention of builders and others that thoy always keep oil hand w good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the building trade, &c Just Opentd per late arrivals, a arefully selected and well - assorted Stock, comprising—Twines, Cordage, Codes of Signals, Bunting, Bracket and Haip Swicging Limps (very choice), Brass Goods of all descriptions, S*il Cloth, American Canvan a^d Duck, hwbank, Wire, »nd Composition Nails, Giivauisod and black dick Spikes, Muntz Metal (genuine), Anchors, Chains, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, Paints, Oos, Lamp Black, Brushware, Brass Pedestal Coin passes—Copper, Brass aad Japanned side Mast head and Anchor Lights. AMERICAN EIAjtiDWARE, consisting of Sharps and Collins1 Axes, Bullock Bows ana Yokes, Ames' Lfl arid bli Spado 3 and Shovels, tquarkijr * xes, Cheney's Hammers, <"«<:, *-c. Lnckwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Crosscut and Pit Saws, Files, &c , &c. Tarjjaulins and Kick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated BEMATITB PAIKT. T~ SHIPMENT OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE By TnE Undersigned — FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS PELT FOII SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. OfiDEES EECEITED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STJREET. O/t> KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER T. 11. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TONS. Our COAL is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCJtfER. PAPEE HANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—The largest and most complete AESortsnent in Auckland, comprising every variety of design. French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers. VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES —Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLASs—Polishea and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. COLOUSS—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE —In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits. MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-STREET. £5500 WOETH 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A PEW WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLERY 01" THE FINEST DESCRIPTION ! B. B E C X Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invites his friends and the public to inspect his STOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offers them at gift prices. The ! sale is a re 1 one. and not merely one to catch j the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de- I sign of the goods, of the first quality gold, has per- I haps never in Auckland before been offered. jMo | profit wanted, the object being only to clear out the i goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new. I English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has been in my employ ■ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep I all Watches and Clocks sold or repaired in good I order for the guaranteed time. '> All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once, or they Will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



Hotels. THAMES HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Cor.NER or Queen-street jlnd the Whakp. Phopkietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rr,oms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equalted in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAUEANT, on the ground floor, MEALS cati. be obtained at >>.ll hours of the day. The CHOICBST OB' WINES and the Finest Brard s of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone eupplied. -Bullish and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. JJEf TON HOTEL SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Braught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OP THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usual prices. J. H. JOUNING, PROPRIETOR. BLLEESLIE HOTEL, ELLTfftSLTE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Onehunga. As a respectable private Hotel it is unequalled in the province, and admirably adanted for Invalids, Captains of Vessels, Travellers, aud newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably fnrnished. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off with taste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort and good attendance will find all they require at the Ellerslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. T. BULLED. Drapery. pw CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which S. & J. B. VAILE ARE NOW SELLING THEIR NEW BUMMES STOCK OF Men's; Youths' and Boys' Clothing IS DESERVING OF THE FIRST ATTENTION. These Goods are all FRESH IMPORTATIONS, And the department has been entirely re-modelled, and placed under NEW AND THOROUGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. THIS WEEK S. & J. R. VAI L E ■WII.Ii SHOW SPLENDID VALUE IN SUITS. COATS, YB9TS, mOTTSER?, Etc., Etc., Etc. S. & J. R. YAILE, NEW PREMISES, 130, and 132, QUEEN-STREEI, Next Messrs. T. and S. Mobbin's. vr EW MILLINERY AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTREE, For many years known in connection with the above business, has OPENED a BRANCH ESTABLISH MENT just round the corner of WELLESLEY and QUEEN-STREETS, and next door to Mr. Hkwin's Grocery Business. This branch will be conducted in conjunction with her Newton business, and has been opened at the express wish of her friends close to Town, and to suit their convenience. The real novelties in Straw-working, so little known here, will now be brought tinder the eye of the Lsdies of Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited to view, made upon the premises by ladies of years' c xperienoe in this depart mont of fashionable work. The bus ness is now open for inspection, and the manner of conducting it mint ensure it success. There is a vacancy for a limited nnmber of Apprentices and Improvers.



Amusements. ■ i i Q.EEAT AMERICAN CIECUB MARKET RESERVE, Market House, THIS EVENING.. This magnificent Equestrian Company comprises the STAR RIDERS OF THE WORLD, Also, NEW SENSATIONAL BARE-BACK RIDERS, EQUESTRIANS, ACKOBaTS, JUGGLERS, GYMNASTS, EQUII/IBKIST3, CLOWNS, LTSAPERS, JKSTERS, CONTORTIONISTS, VAULT BBS, AND CHAMPION TUMBLERS, Comprising the following Artistes :— GEORGE GILHAM, Undisputed Champion Bare-back Hides of the World' MR J. LEWIS, Great Star Bare-back Eider of America MDLLE. FANNY YEOMANS, The Dariug American Equestrienne MISS KATE WALLACE, The Fairy Kquestrienn« and Oem of the Arena. Master j. komeo, Somersault Equestrian and Gymnast MDLLE. GRACES, The |Lady with the Iroa Teeth, tho greatest wonder of the age SENOR A. GONZALES, Champion Double Somersault Thrower and Tumbler of the world. Both thsso high-class artistes are late of Chiarini's lto> al Italian Circa* ARTHUR TURNER, American Voltigeur, Tumbler, Acrobat, &c MR T. BIRD, Celebrated Contortionist and' Equestrian MR F. SEYMOUR, The Eunny Clown and Origi Jester MR R. HUTCHINS, The Peerless Gymnast and Modern Milo SIGKNOR SALVARIO, Spanish and Mexican Scene Eider ME, J. BARLOW, Vocalist and Comedian MR T. KING, Favourite Equestrian. The American Company's Stud consists of HIGHLY-TRAINED HOESES AND TRICK PONIES. Prices of Admission :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s; Pit, 2s Cnildren half-price to all parts of the Bouse. Doors open at 7.30, commence at iS. GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE Saturday next, at 2 o'clock. THOMAS L. KING, Agent. STRAWBERRIES and CEEAM! AT r::,..\ WILLOW GSOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER. REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! OPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS - OK THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON THE Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'S DAY). For the purpose of attracting competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will bo offered for Running (short and long distances), Jumping, Throwing the Hammer), and other feats of activity and strength. Full programmes will be published in a few days. TgLLERSLIE GARDENS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS 1 SATURDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS. On SATURDAY, next, 2Sth instant, To start at three o'clock, QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE, Open to all Amateurs. Winners during last twelve months handicapped. First prize. £2 ; Second prize, £1; Money paid on th ground after the race. OTRAWBBRRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA. and COFFEB always ready. The Merry-go-Round for Children-FREE i ■'-'.. The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade.