The Evening Star.

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Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1874

[Price : ONE PENNY.



«(_ A FSTBALABTAN OK®^ X3~ STEAM NAVIGATION ™i^%.Co.'B First-class Stoaniors. AND MELBOURNE, AX D y 111 QUEENSLAND PORTS ; THB PALMER RIVER GOLDJTELDS. a, steamship Wonga Wonga, i.m J T. Hubbeli., Commander, will leave ■;{!fabove ports on WEDNESDAY next, 25th passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. [^"aVebland mvTR _®v \J TO EUROPE VIA SA.N FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. \«halasian Steam Navigation Company under Let with the Governments of New Seuth «snd N«w Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Itfi Mails.] mSieunship 1 ":\ Mikado, jljjjj, Frank MooßTc. Commander, expected on |l)iy, 2Sth instant, will sail for the above ports Swifter arrival. ' Vf-jeht or passageand all particulars apply to I*™ H. M. JERVIS, ". A.gent. d^" Tji O E LONDON DIRECT. FOLLOW THE COUNTESS OF KINTORE. S(?»st and Favourite Regular Trader City of Auckland, albßaixs. will sail for London at an early date. last passage from Auckland to London was plished in 80 days. ItDt accommodation for Cabin and Steerage 18. Kight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Mi-street, Auckland, 'October 12, 1374. hs* TTENSY ELLIOTT _^j. JLJL MARINE SURVKYOE, $O>». LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR |g_f WARDING AGENT. m of Bonded Store " C." for Goods Warehoused jlansMpment or for Examination. il Customs and Shipping Bu&inesa promptly at- I-at to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. i»: Qneen street Wharf TRAWBEBPwTES and CEEiM! STRAWBERRIES AED CREAM !! AT WILLOW GEOVE, 10 H ROAD, DEVONPORT, One hundred yards from Masonic Hotel. R. ALISON taHng the public for their extremely liberal it last season, desires to intimate that still ! improvements have been furnished, and in made lor an ample supply of CREAM. iTGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! iSLIGHTFUL SHADE! fU S ICAL NOTICE. m H. CUCKSE V, MUSIC-3ELLEER. lAS REMOVED FB"1I WAKEFIELD-STREET iQTTEEN-STEEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). ICUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous isnd the public genera'ly th»t he has added to Mien a Well-seleuted Stock of BOOKS and iBO.NEHY. and that he is in receipt of Maga iPaiodicJs, &c , by every mail. •tortM and Harmoniums A very large_ and Mileciion tf the above at tne lowest p.icts— iitt For tale or hire on the deferred payment ffjcjiit and choicest stock in Auckland of Vtmi, Violins. FluUs, Tambourines, and 01 her •moU; also, choice Roman and English Strings VUidi, just received, and all the most popular ft H. CUCKSEY, RifflALE and Retail Mosic-seller and I . Stationer. H [ESTABLISHED 1863.] IM. McL AOH LA N 1 218, QUEEN-STREET. ; H wf*flotli, 2s 6d per yard \ ■ '^th, 3s 3d per yard I ■ j,. J. M. McLACHLAN. ■ y 5-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) ■ "fa-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard ) M h J. M. McLACHLAN. ■t&th. 2s 6d per yard ) M "wCloib, 3s 3d per yard < '< ; J. M. McLACHLAN. 11 *BB CHEAPEST IN ATTCKLAND. H°SIT_: •WELLESLET-STBEET, ■°0L PACKS, ex Hydaspes, I 'Bass's Ko 4 Ale, in hhds .1 Dunedin Ale, in hhds ■•i Yellow Soap a ,-. Geneva J "Paper Bags ■ I • ON SALE BY B%& 'REID,: COMMEKCE-STBEET. H'^ED STATES BOAEEING ~M BPUBB AND DINING-ROOMS, H '1>'!IBBI1T, ATJO^KIiANP. l |t EDWARD DARBY H^'ona his friends and the public that he has ■Kafl I*»se of the above extensive premise*. Bilk »° SE-OeEN ihe same on MOND_Y ■L, 30ih instant, as a M^l-ASS BOA.RDIN«-HOUBE AND »" RESTAURANT. B'^Mj 8? '8 now-being painted, papered, and TO^-fii antd' new bedding, &c, provided, and ■|4i'o^. ne ntcessary to ensure the comfort of __Sl&f,?2Mfd" and Lodging—Single and Double ■ jj 6"** 20s per week. Witttt™ *is opportunity of thanking his HSdm '*?* favours conferred t on him at the __><tsi ) ;v,^ *K Rooms, on the wharf, and trusts by ■W a co« t ?ew house with civility and attention, B^'^bW aa t c? of their support as well as to _■ ''%^t ° the PatronaKeof residents and BlS:"W' AJTjS LEBPERS. K^SSlf ? epMS d *° 6lvetheWphcstprice _§*%«. Sfiif 61' 86' 1 or i"idressed. No charge -1 '" & *^e?^ at cheap rates- 1v H W). , P. ARCHARD, ill 'i • - ,n«ar Railway Station ; W p-ht,;'\'".' vl n''A •--■Ua&mdaf Bay..



; B O O X S■bO VN 23 PAPER RULED, 1 LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING-, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening- Star.) A ISAACS i) -L-a_» PLTTMBES, GASFITTIIi, : WHOLE3ALE NBTIITSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-layered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. piAiNOFOETE TUNING-. MR H. O. BROWN, PIiNOrOKTB AND Hah.MOKIUM Tuußß, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Mesar Alison and Sons, London ) Address:—Messrs BrownandSon's Music Warehouse. W I S, H. JS E. &' OO -*- Wholesale, Shijjpiiie, &pd Family Butcher Vinean Rtreet, comer of Dariiam strowt, Auct and. Poultry 0* all kinds dr«m<ed to orcier. Prime SaaoJted Tongueti, Home-cured Baton, domed Bee! 0!* aole in Javge (iuantitioa. K.B.—Dealers in Game. .Live Pheasants forwarded to »D. parts of the Colony a^onreceiitofordos. B'amiliau waited on in town or suburbs. • G1EOB&E BLACK" 4 CoT, « . WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE M A N U F A C T TJ R IC B S, REMOVED TO OORNSR OB1 DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Good! , Always in Stock ' PJS EE Q E & Gt BAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SD'KVKYORS, &C. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, Qneen-sti-eet, Auckland. MI 8"J N OK M A S", rEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Home. VJI7 AKJSUO£ BJiUTB. Eis a, * * Soaf & Candle Manttfaotctkkks, OHAVBL SI'KBBT, AUCKLAND. JO A E B O W, • Home and I.anrl Agant, Rent and Debt Collector, B«chbmy> Batldings, Queen irtroefc O. E O Ifc Q-/B AX. E Jft B. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDB WORKS. Cash Bayers of Tallow. [a card ] SAMUEL WELLB Sonse, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rflßta, Debts, Highway Rates, *c Loans snw.nged. Office: 199, Qneea uti-ooi (three doom below the Union Bank.l 1 C W A I Gt, *' • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, NewcastJe and Wangarel Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. W' i-HILLiPPS & SON, o OIL, COLOR, »Tid GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanßivigs, Scrim, Psinta, Oils, Turpentine, Colow. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brashes, Plate, Sheoi, Crown, Ornamental, ard Photographic Glaaa, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as • Doors, Ac. G/asa cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12. Wvndham jtreot. OMEB ! BONEST BONE 8! Bought in any Quantities FOR C*PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. HpHE Misses Tetttenberg beg A most respectfully to inform parents snd tbe public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Gnepure Kmbr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Ha;r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, Ac— Residence: Top of Grey- Btreet. 96. ea*t side. ' TIELIA BL B INDEMNITY A gainst Loss by Fire recured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SFTTLEMENT OF LOSSES, Characteristic features of the Company. AINDRBW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices— 25. Queen-street I OEWING MACHINES I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz. Singers', Thomas', flow*s, Howesimproved, Wh elerandWison, >usaey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "W»nza. A Urge Stork to select fron - A printed guarantee given w*th each mach'ne, ut staking to keerj it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro nerly done. Neeoles, oil, and extras periyaon ,^ HEgLO p t The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane.. STONE LIME! STONE LIMB !—- The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade. Is 2d a bushel (bas to Wteturned). - Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-atreets. , j M ,-] ■ ■ ■ CLARKE BHOTHBRS' (LATE CROMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC ■^ GALLERIES,; (Opposite Union ££*"£), _ QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C D V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. P^oe^la¥d cement. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Vie toria-s'tkbkt East. pqMET KEKIJcrr^TE OIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, , Fort-street; Or, SAMUEL CCHRANE * SON. Moneyj MONSY TOLE!?D on first-class freehold security, at.low rates.of interest.- R. C. Dyer, rihortland-street. fo/TONEY. TO~LBND, in large and OLL * smallTsums a low rates of interest. -Apply TI/I(bNEX TO L-ND in large _or



.. Basmoss Cards. Begs to inform hi, customers and the public gen, rally ihut he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOFORTES AN I -*- HARMONIUMS. h/« St r? V- 6f ai^ ? n Sale ' a nnmber of Pianoforte by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will bo arid cheap j handsome Unglisii Pianoforte, in Walnut c se to b solcl at cost price. Also one for hiro Pianoforte and Harmoniums toned and repaired in town o country.-- H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. QI T V BAK EE 1 STEAM BISCTTIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSOST-3TKBKT. lOHING AND GKOtTKD SUffAK. ALWAYS ON HaNI W. R. WADDELL. LFBED A L B V WATCHMAKEE, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE- COMMENCED BUSINESS IK TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED A.LEY, (Fkom Messes. Kidlky and Son, T.onuo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND JKWKLLKR. KTO. 'ME FAXJLDBB, Sole Contractor to JX&_ the City Council for tho Kmptjring of K»rth. Closets, Privy Boxes, CesspitH, &c., is prepared to at tend punctually to all reqnestn regarding the s.bove, Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or othenvi3n, can have th< same done by leaving a notice either verbal or writter with the Inspoctor of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street OIL, OO"L OK, SLABS AND PAFIRHAKOHKOB. HOUSE, SIGN, ANI> GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Sixi to Bakk oi New Ziauhd. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turpe Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Vamlahcs, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compau H. SKISKEH • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINKR Vulcan Lane, AND FOBT-STBBKT. Shop Fronta, Office fittings, anil all br&nchei of the building trade executed. *J I M B 5T FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vowels loadod with despatch ; also, at the Steam Bftwmill, Whongapoua, 0. A. HARI.IB. TAMES B. FiiAJN CIS, tl IMPORTF.P. OF CHINA, GLASS, AND E-VRTEENWiEK, Bega to inform his friends and th c public that he la now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Hih Lath: Premirtr), where he is opening ihe fo'lowing Shipments of Goods:— ExFERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases 'something new ) fcx CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Pets, Looking Glasses, Rock irgham and Liistric Teapots, &c. F.P OXKOt D White and Gold and Bluefleu'ed Preahfast "Ware. TO AKRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass 'Vandlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Pishe i Caraffc nd Cups, Plain »nd Cut Nobblej Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enanulled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Tnilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Bnff Milk Pans Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots, t-pittoons. Jelly Cans, &c. : TO FOLLOW BY THE BVDASPFS : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO F~O~R i B.a AND HARMONIUMS. • Pianoforte Tuner a atg 3^ HE.H the Dmca by: Appointment 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & PON H&ve in Stock- Instruments by Broddwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bard, <t-c, etc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in tbe world, side by side, j The prices of the-e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. .. Pianofortes and Harmonium? tuned byj the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Fac ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. p APE EH AN GIN GS HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, th«ir first Shipment of new Patterns for r . ' 1874 and 1875, • Comprising— 1 Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms j Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Papeihangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them 1 HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET ' Gilt Mouldings for Picture Framea Stained Mouldings forfPicture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Ro^m Decorations The quality, of which has never been equalled in Auckland ; Call am> See Teem J White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain anl ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTTER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 1 PICTURE FRAMifi MAKERS, Ac, 28, and 30, Victoria-street, , ... ';V'; i'■ ' '"■•' .'. ' ." ■''.'■:'. nHOBAP SADDLEET AND \J ' HARNESS. tlip'Trndersiened has always on hand, and to arrivl ff flydispe* a large'and varied Stock of of Harness, Saddles.Bridles Whips Ss Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rnbber and ??her Fet^ck Boots, Headstalls Girths Fancy Bits. Ac!; all of which will be sold at the lowest prices F °^y d^cription of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Blliman'scelebrated Royal Umbroca "^hr^i^^e^^'Se in town,]direct from the Importer and Maker. " Wl S. JONES, '.



Kerosene. 3 r DEYOE'S BEILLIAKT 01 v Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance < ompanies fcr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f its 1 iglit. In purchas i ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro peny against all chance of- a Kerosene accideDt Ask for DKV'K'S BiMLLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of M.JJBIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1373 for Cans of various Topa and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL 13 invaluable to tho.se who read or sew iv the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much le^s fatiguing to the eyes. To ' GEOCEES & DEALEES. o • go P O ri O S O iz M 1 ° -a 1 M §h h g 3 BS H o W Bri a g >5 » IB O 1 pa or? <r? ■ w ■ ph 3 *'R g? a p^ i 10 M O ft S * ... w ft- 0 eh r1 M H 1: ' .:.■.-. f ; ..•/ I ■:,■.'';.' I : li !>':'. I 1 ... '• :■!.;■•■ ■'■' :>'• '■ ■.■ ,'■•'■■> : ■'■ ' ' ;''. -;. . I, cd't \a r : . >, :rJ oi :' o;i.Jj I ■ '•■ 1 •■• . ' ~;, .)-, ! ( ; • ,:i. ;i.'*l s. i".J v<■ ' ■•■ ■ ;'i ■' '-•' , Rv/oi - -j! iff; ' -di v.l ;! iiifJtj; nl ,:;«!,> i.is-hl .: _-;.-,'> .ji'ii.) ;J.i*idosl 'tW ,?'jj..-i:'iso^:. :: .■■^r ' ■



Merciiandiso. ADELAIDE FLOFE. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. J^UTICE OF REMOVAL. H. E. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOWEB QUBBN-STEEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping cimmumty and the public th>t they have RB.V.OVEI* to their NKW PRKMISBf', thrne doors further up, which has beea d signed specially for ca<ryiiig on in all its b asdics tre requirements cf the siHIP CHaNDIEBY BUSINESS. The Katabliflhment is now replete with an assortment of flat-class Gooda selected by our representat vo at home H V.A. anfl Co. would also call the attentio iof builders and others that Uiey always keep on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the hull ding trade, &c Just Opentd per kite arrivals^ a arefully selected and well - assorted Stock, com prising—Twines, Cordage, ©odes of Signals, Bunticg, Bracfeet and Harp i-wiagiuK Limps (veiy choice), Brass Goods of all ce3criptions, S»il Cloth, Amenoara Canvas a-d JJuctc, hwbunk, Wire, »nd Coaiposition Kails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, Muntz Metal (eermine), Anchors, i. lisins, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, Paints, Oils, Lamp Black, Brush ware, Brass Pedestal Compasses—Copper, Brass and Japanned side Mast he.id aiid Anchor L'ghts. AMERICAN HARDWARE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Etillock Bowi and Yokes, Ames' LEI and HH .Spades and Shovels, i-quarirg fcxes, Cheneys Hammers, •'»c , <fee. L''ckwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Crcsscutaad Pit Saws, Files, &c , &c. Tarpaulius and Rick Clovers of all sizes always on hand A (rents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEitfATiTS PAIvNT. A SHIPMENT OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS O3T SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE By tiik Undeksignkd— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PBARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOJffiS. T. H. HALL & 00. AJRDEES EBCBIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! : MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 tuns. 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 BUTCHER. APEEHANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPKRHANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment 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 VARNISH KS— carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUN HiilKS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. Knglish and Colonial Glue. GLAS.r—Poiisbea and Rough Plate, thoto and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now m»de a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and-small packages, ,Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrnsive, etc COLOUKS—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. Chroino-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-STREET. £5500 VOETH 0]? JEWELLERY. ~ I ■ ■■ • ' .-■.■•.:■ LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. ■ ' . ■ ' ■ ' - WATCHES AND JEWELLEBY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION ■ Uil ;.■...i ;■;••••-! .:.;■. E. BECK Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invite* his friends and the public to inspect his SOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHE3 which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, andwhjehhe now offe s'them at gift prices. Ihe sale isa re 1 one. and not nit-rely one to catch the eye and deceive. she selection and ch-tste de sign of-the goods, of the fi-st quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. No profit wanted the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, and all.outstanduig accounts must be settled at once, or ihey w,U be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



Hotels, np H AMES HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner of Queeh-stiieet and the Whabit. Pjjopeietok 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 line range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equalled 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 RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICKST OF WINES and the* Finest Brat da of SPI&IT3 and CIGARS are alono supplied. Kuglish and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in botile. MEf TON HOTEL. SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usuid prices. J. H. JOUN IN G, PROPRIETOR. LLBESLIB UUTE L, ELLVX?*LIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Onehunga. As a respectable private Hatel it is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalids, Captnins of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fort ibly furnished. The taV.le 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 >>nd good attendance will find all they require at the Mlerslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short noticn. T. BULLEN. Drapery. JfEW CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which S. & J. E. VAILE ARE NOW SELLING THEIR 3STBW SUMMER 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 AJTD THOROUGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. THIS WEEK S. & J. R. VAI L E "WILL SHOW SPLENDID VALUE IN sum. COATS, VESTS, TEOUSERV , , Etc., Etc., Eio. S. & J. E. VAILE, . NEW PEEMISES, 130, and 132, QTJEEN-STREEI, Next Messrs. T. and S. Moerin's, ! ■ ■ • ■ . --- i'r:;;,:.:;: i', ::::,■ vr E W- 'MILLINERY AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTBEE, For many years known in connection with the above business, has OPEJJEt) a BRA.N°H ESTABLISH MENT just round the corner of WJSLLE3LEY and QUEEN-STREETS, and next door to Mr. HJiwiN'g 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 under Ihe eye of the Ladies of Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited to view, made upon the pr^misesby ladies of years' experience in this depart ment of fashionable work. The bus ness is now open for inspection, and the manner of conducting it must enuire it success.. There is a vacancy for a limited xminber of Apprentices and Impxbreils. ■ . >".;



Amusements. < r GEEAT AMERICAN CTSCUB Has arrived per s.s. Wonya Wong*. THIS CHAMPION COMPANY OF THE WOKLD WILL OPEN IN AUCKLAND ON THE ' , MARKET RESERVE, Market House, THIS EVENING. This magnificent Equestrian Ci mpany comprises the STAR RIDERS OF THE WORLD, Also, NSW SENSATIONAL BATIE-"3ACK KID.ERS, EQ CTKST RI&NS, aCKOB \TS, JCTGGLER3, G-YMtfAsTS, KQUTLI iiKISTS, CLOW:VS, LEAPKU.-i, JiCSTERS, CONTORTIONISTS, VAIlLTffihS, aSD ' CHAMPION TUMBLERS. Comprising the following Artistes :— GEORGE GILHAM, Undisputed Champion Bare-back Hides of the World MR J. LEWIS, Great Star Bareback Rider of America MDLLE. FANNY YEOMANS, The Daring American Equestrienne MISS KATE WALLACE, The Fairy Zquestiienne and Gem ol the Arena. MASTER J. ROMEO, Somersault Equestrian and Gymnast MDLLE. GRACTE, . The [Lady with tixe Iron Teeth, tho greatest wonder of the age SENOR A. GOKZALIS, Champion Double Somersault Thrower and Tumbler of the world. Both these hiph-cUss artiatts are late of Chiarjpi's liojal Italian Circua. ARTHUR TURNER,. American "Voltigeur, Tumbler, Acrobat, &c MR T. BIRD, Celebrated Contortionist aud'Equestrian MR F. SEYMOUR, The Funny Clown and Origi Jester MR R. HUTCHINS, The Peerless Gymnast and Modern Milo SIGNOR SALVARIO, Spanish and Mexican Scene Eider MR J. BARLOW, Vocalist and Comedian MR T. KING, Favourite Equestrian. The American Company's Stud consists of HIGHIY-TRAINBD HOKSBS AND THICK PONIES ; Also, THE EQUINE WONDEHS, Black Bkss, Pjbincess, and '. Beilliant. MONDAY NEXT, NOV. 23, DICK TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK! DICK TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK Ob. THE LIFE AND DSATE OF BONNY BLACK BESS. SPLENDID BRASS BAND, WITH CHOICE SELECTIONS. The above Splendid Company will perform in their • Marquee, which will be comfortably seatosd and brilliantly lighted with gas. Prices of Admission .-—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s. Cuildren hall-price to all parts cf the tlonae. . MR J. BLOW, Treasurer ; THOMAS L. KING, agent. * OPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ■■■■,'..' ELLERSLIE GARDENS. ■ ■-■"'■■ The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND GS TDM Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW V E AE ' S D A V;. For the purpose of attracting competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PiiIZES will be offered for Bunning (short and long distance*), | Jumping, Throwing the Hammer), and other feats of activity and strength. Full programmes will be published in a few daya. TELLERS LIE GARDENS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS ! SATURDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS. On SATURDAY, | next, 28th instant, To start at three o'clock, QUAETEK MILE FLAT RACE, Open to all Amateurs. Winners during last twelve months handicapped. Firatprize. £2; Second prize. £1; Money paid on th ground after the race. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come aU, and See these Beautiful Gardens. TEA. and COFFE3 always,rea*dy.; " The Merry-go-Roixnd for Children^FßEE .u-il I The Gardens are the fashionable -Saturdftr , r.. i:'A '•••■••■ i:f" i;.fe-Ji wit aba J .vobiaißsy, iij^O'®-.* j* Wi'iWil/v \