The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,497.]

Auckland, IST.Z., FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1874

rPKicE : ONE PENNY



M Skipping. I"TT a xtstbalabian I Uro^S, •*-*" STEAM NAVIGATION B lOTif^'CO.'B FirHt-class Steamers. I|^^SyAND MELBOURNE, AND M l ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS j IMO <ISE PAIjM:EB BIVEE GOLDFIELDS. I The splendid Mail steamship m Cyphrenes, H s «otoD»,T. Wood, Commander, expected on or _Kwt 6th December, w jh i eave as a b o^e six hours ■''ftXight or passage, and all particulars, apply to m H. M. JERVIS, Agent. K&aT~F ° E lon"dojt M$ FOLLOW THEJ COUNTESS OF KINTORE. ■ ibe Fast and Favourite Regular Trader |" City of Auckland, M £»ptain Balls, will sail for London at an early date ■ Her last passage from Auckland to London was ■ncompUshed In 80 days. ■ Excellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage avengers. ■ for freight or passage aprdy to | CRUICKSHANK & CO., I Agents I High-street, Auckland, ■ October 12,1874. I'JSHaT Oj&N k& X JfiJLiLIUT'i 1 ilS^^V -*-*- MARINE SURVEYOR ■W^3s£> LICENSED RECEIVER. & FOR IgafeJgS* WARDING AGENT. I iewee of Bonded Store " O." lor Goods Warehoused B(or Tmnaiiipment or fox Examination. I All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. igent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office: Qaeen street Wharf THs&v A UOKJLA.JJ<JD AJND OT*»n^s. *^ NORTH SHORE STEAM #|^^^- FERRY COMPANY (Limited). lie Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside I taring the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 indfi.lo p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and il p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, cd 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 1115 a.m.; 2, 3.16, and 6.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore ffiore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 a m lid 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6.30, 6, and C.30 p.m. laves North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; odl, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.6, and 6 p.m. Night Trip 3 ton Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves ill instead of 12.30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, HO, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Night—B.3o. luves North Shore 9.30,10,12 30 a. m.; and 1,2 3, 180, 4, 4.30, 5. and 6p m. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip tiDevonport Wharf Notji.— The 8.30 and 9.30 am., and 5.5 p m. trips tornDevonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and iMand 5.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport *larf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. rpHE DELICACY OF THE i SEASON. " W STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W' i w Fresh from the Garden three times daily, AT ROBERT BREWIN'S, W NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, 5° Queen-street. TBAW BERRIES! ) STRAWBERRIES!! Iwryhody can be supplied with Strawberries Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, lion's Bridge, opposite Whition's Old Brewery, id dose to the Newmarket Railway. IfUSICAL NOTICE. h. ctTcksey, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QTJEEN-STHEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). I F. CCTCKSEY begs to inform his numerous Mends and the public generally that be has added to iii business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga liiies, Periodicals, &c , by every mail. Piwofortes and Harmoniums - A very large and Mcc sslection cf the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment ijstem. The largejt and choicest stock in • Auckland of Ooncertisas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other taitraments; also, choice Roman and "English Strings ot all kinds,j ju t received, and all the most popular Music. E\ CUC.KSEY, «Hoi,KgiiE and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. ; [ESTABLISHED 1563.] U BT LANDED THE PEOPLE'S HARMONIUM, (In polished dark oak oases). PRICE, £7 10s. ;; J. brown & son's, %SIC WAREHOUSE, ■is .OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. pITED STATES BOAEDING- V 6 HOUSE AND DINING-ROOMS, ':<rv *KH - S X B Z B T, AUCKLAND. fc.\ EDWARD DARBY S» Inform his friends and the public that he has "f Mcd the Lease of the above extensive premises. RE-OPEN the same on MONDAY "s&£? SOthitstant, as a , BOARDING-HOUSE AND . „ j 4". RESTAURANT. ~ I 1 H*^ nonse is sow being painted, papered, and SWly cleaned, new bedding, &c, provided, and \ Hi plb g done n"essary to ensure the comfort of ; fc'/or Board and Lodging—Single and Double tti i J nd 20s Per week. ~', fcftftS.***" thia opportunity of thanking hi 3 ff™ their past favours conferred ion him at the ! tad™? Dtohig Rooms, on the wharf, and trusts by SI gN" new house with civility and attention, ffJffontinuance of their support, as well as to "*4 to th *re °f the Patrona^e of residents and ; JaTllTay jsleep"£RS. i&^Bnedis prepared"to givethehlgtestprioe I»SSr* yßleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge . Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply , F. ARCHAED, " n, near Railway Station ; 4i^___^ Mechanics' Bay. P^ET, a t Bewinarketja Com Ssh&n Bho P fiWed up with every conveni- C°^ter^ Drawers, G*s, &c, Dwelling \ A SSft lately occupied by Mr Taite, Wio : iSr »door t0 tne p ost Office. Rent Low. m&aiigl A "gas,, P. 0., Newmarket. A good **eL n \ Tailor. not yet established in New &E tajia^ M» A- will treat with any one for his , %Sif t nd connect the two shops into one ■^T S^°P 30 feet wide, which with Dress- . aaaed t0 the Drapery, would make a -^C^nnesspiace. qtaON(^EY AND HABD- S^BARING SALE of Stock on Pre m ?^ a-Btreet. No Reasonable Offer Re- J^femW* .to let. Few Days Longer. Balance



Sosi»j9ss Oarda. gOOES BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A ISAACS ■*--*-• PLTTMBEB, GASFITTER, ' WHOLESALE NI>TIN/BMITH. All kinds of Brass wcrk re-bronzed and re-laauered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witti the trade. HIGH- STREET, . Near, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. pIAKOFOETE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, - PIA.NOFOB.TJS AND HARMONIUM TPNEB, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison arid Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. ff I S H J5 E h Q~O -«- Wholesale, Shipping, a»d Family Batcher Quean street, comer of Durham street, Auefc and. Poultry of all kind* dresxed to o?der. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. tfaraUie* waited on in town or suburbs. GEOBGJB BLACK". & c£ WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OB" DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goodi Always in Stock PKEEOE & &KAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Building s, Queen-street, Auckland. MM B'i NOE M A N", -.teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Home. ' Alt JN OCX BhOTH EJi 8, Soap & Candle Manttfaottoeks, OH A PV, L STREET, AUCKLASD. ~ O A Jft 8 O X, • House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury'i Buildinga, Queen nfcraet. B O E G- B AKEHB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDK WORKS. Ca3h Buyers of Tallow. 8 AM U E iTV E L L 8 House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, "fee. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen threat (three doom below the Union Banfc:.} To 1 a~ i c, 9J « FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and JKirewood Merchant, *c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wanparei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WJPHILLIFPB&S O N, * OIL, COLOR, md GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanpings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpontlne, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze , and carefully packed. 12, Wrndham street. "DOSES! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C« SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. npKE Misses Teutenberg beg -b. most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embrcidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, fie-Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. ME PAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, Is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street , OIL, OOLOE, &LASS iND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Nsxt xo Bank o* Kit Zialakd. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead.Trafpj, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makew 1 Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compsii Gklaise* Braihea &&. Ao. iiT S~k I-NN B R • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER VULOAN LANS,, and f o rt-sxemt. Shop Front*, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twjlce a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen Charge to the trade, Is 2d a bushel (bass to berTturned).-Applyto W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakeneld-streets^ ' CLARKE B-BOTH BBS' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, at * Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. P^_^lnd oemeFt. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE &~JENKINSON VI O TORIA-STKEKT EAST. poMET KEEOtoI-NEOIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, dut y paid, in parceJg|g J-jgg^ « * Fort-street; Orf SAMUEL CoOHRANE * SON. Money- ONET TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— K. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. OHEY"tgTIEND, In large and .mill sums a low rates ol interest.—Apply t0 MONET TO LEND in large or



Business Cards. J)^ EVITT, GTJN-MAKEB I Begs to inform lm customers and the public gem rally that he lias REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, , (Opposite the Market). PHIOEOETES AN 1 -*- HARMONIUMS. h/£ St r£iv- ef ali? on Sale> amber of Pianoforte: by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be s:>ld cheap A Handsome -English Pianoforte, in waluut c se to b< sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianoforte: and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t< wn 01 country.-T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-stieet. .Q IT V BAK EE V ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKEET. IOEINO A.ND GnotTND SuOAft ALWAYS ON HAHE W. R. WADDELL. L F B E I) A L E Y> WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RTS-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPOEASY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, TJPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, T.ondo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JKWELLKR. KTO. f* I M B B E JL ~ FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessel* loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A. rTAIU.IS. T A MiD « B. EaA IN CIS, *-» IMPORTT!.P OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs 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 Hib Latf. Pjvemtsks), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods :— exferndale: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses; 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, >land Vases I something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock lngham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXKOfcD- White and Gold and Blueflprmed Preakfa&t Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe >Caraffe Cnps, Pl&in and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamdled and Printed Jurs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pang. Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons, Jelly Cans, &c. TO FOLLOW BY THE BYDASPF.S : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO FOTTFE~3 A N~D HARMONIUMS. PrANOFOKTRTUNER .Ijg. ujfo tyt. HR.H. THE DOKE By Appointmknt ■jy&QMiMpSj 0P Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BTJOWN & SON H&ve in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinaon, Allison and -Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <i-c , Ac. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices cf ihe-e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned'by the most proficient tuner in the I'rovince, Mr H. O. BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Facories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Song. The newest musical publication in stock. A TTCKLAND STONE WORKS, LOENE-STKEET, 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.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agenta for the Sale of the Thames Stone. jTaperhangings. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment 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 I 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 Boom Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in ' ■ Auckland Call a»l> See Them f White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an 3 ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade Is . . to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, Ac, 28, AND 30. VIOTOBIA-STRKEI, /^HEAP SAD D-L-B E V AND KJ HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of pv£rv description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips. «!niirs Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, Jndia-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits, &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices F< Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on thßeDairs Executed promptly arid at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Boyal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town,; direct from the Importer and Maker. W, S. JONES, SADDLER HARNESS MAKER, * IMPOKTEB, *AUV 154> QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. DEYOE'S BSILLIAKT Olu Is dow universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f its Light. In purchas ing tyiis Oil the buyer insures himself anti his pro .periy against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask, for DKVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no o'thpjr. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops ' and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to tho.-te who read or new in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. r To GKOGEES & DEALERS. o m 4 0 £* o m O b H O < fr * H H IB Ho § o «H o . § « CO « ft »go I « % H S & 6 o * H I 0 H £ fen ■ lillllllllllllljl



Merchandise- A D E LAIDE ELOTJK. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM S T P. E E T. JSfOTICE OF KEMOVAL. H. P. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKER9, LO-WEE ■QXJBBN-STEBET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public that they have REMOVED to their NEW PREMISES, three doors further up, which has been d> signed specially for carrying on in all its branches tbe requirements of the HHIP CHANDLERY BUSINESS. The Establishment is now replete with an ussortment of firat-class Goods selected by our representative at home. II i\&- and Co. would also call the attention of builders and others that they always keep on hand a 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 Harp Swinging Ljmp3 (very choice), Brass Goods of all descriptions, S*il Cloth, American Canvas a-d Duck, »*wbank, Wire, and Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, Muntz Metal (genuine), Anchors, Chains, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, Paints, Oils, Lamp Black, Brnshware, Brass Pedestal Compasses—Copper. Brass and Japanned side Mast head and Anchor Lights. AMERICAN HARDWARE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bows and Yokes, Ames' Lfl. and SH Spades and Shovels, Squaring > xes, Cheneys Hummers, *c ,Ac Lickwood's Cutlery, Sorbj's Cross-cut aad Pit Saws, Files, &c , &c. Tarpaulins and Kick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEMATITE PAINT. A SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALS BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By tiie Undbesignkd— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. ABDEES EECEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. OQ KEGS NEW SYDNEY B TJ T T E E. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS!. COALS ! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TONS. Our COAL is all kept under cover, go that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. PAPEB HANGINGS, OILS COJLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPER HANGINGS-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 VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDBISS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLASf— Polished 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 COLOURS—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 WO*TH oy JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLERY Off TBE 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 be has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offers them at gift prices. Ihe sale is a re 1 one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of the fist quality gold, has per- J 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. Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has been in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep •all Watches and Clocks »old or repaired in good j order for the guaranteed time. (i AH accounts must be sent in at once for payment, ' aud all outstanding accounts must be settled at once. ■, or they will be handed over to % solicitor for recovery



Hotels. rP HAM E S HOT XT, AUCKLAND, COBNEII OF QUEEN-STKEKT AND THB WHABI. Proprietor 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-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 CHOICEST OF WINES and the Finest Brands of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. M Ef T O N HOTEL, SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE TERT BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usual prices. J. H. JOUN IN G, PROPRIETOR. ELLEESLIE HOTEL, ELLWRSLIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Onehunga. As a respectable private Hotel it is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalids, Captains of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably furnished. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslte Gardens, which are laid off wuh taste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort »nd good attendance will find all they require at the Ellerslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. T. BULLEN. Drapery. JSfEW CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which S. & J. K. VAILE ARE NOW SELLING THEIR NEW SUMMER STOCK or 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 •WILI. SHOW SPLENDID VALUE IN SUITS. COATS, VESTS, TKOUSERS, Etc., Etc., Eto. S. & J. R. VAILE, NEW PEEMISES, 130, and 132, QUEEN-STREEI, Next Messes. T. and S. Morrin's. -VTEW MILLINERY AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTREE, For many years knovn in connection with the above business, has OPENED a BRANCH E3TABLIBH MENT just round the corner of WILLESLEY and QUEEN-STREETS, and next door to Mr. Hbwik'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 under the eye of the Ladles of Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited to view, made upon the premises by ladies of years* experience in this depart merit of fashionable work. The bus ness is now open for Inspection, and th< manner of conducting it must ensure it success. There is a vacancy for a limited number o Apprentices and Xmproms.



<- « | Citizens' Ball nITIZ BN S 1 BALL. IN HONOUR OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIX JAMES FEHGTJSSON", THE MARQTTIS OP NOR MANBY, AND THE MARCHIONESS OP X OR MAN BY. To be held at tho CHORAL HALL OK THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. COMMITTEE : His Honor George A. Araey, Knight His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russell J. Russell J. M. Shera D. M. Luckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon C. J. T*ylor, M.G.A. H.Brett T, Whitson O. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. Yon der Heyde.M.G. A. M. Montague Hon J. Williamson.MGA. S. Jones O. Jones D. Cruickshank W. J. Hurst, M.P.C. L. D. Nath»n W. H. Fissling B. Tonks. M.P.C. F. D. Fenton G M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. He in D. L. Murdoch J. Sheehan. M.G.A. Captain Daldy Colonel Balneavig G. B. Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. O. Pounds W. C. "Wilson With power to add to their number. TICKETS: Gentlemen £110 Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. 0. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. Amusements. OTRAWBEBRIES and CEE4M! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER, REFRESHMENTS, SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN TJNEQTJALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE!' CjPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ELLEESLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON THE Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEA E' S DAY). For the purpose of attracting" competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will be 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. T7LLERBLIE GARDENS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS ! SATURDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS. On SATURDAY, next, 28th instant, To start at three o'clock, QUARTER MILE FLAT Ea.CE, Open to all Amateurs Winners during last twelve months handicapped. First prize. £2; Second prize, £1: Money paid on th ground after the race. QTEAWBERRIEB and CREAM AX ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TXM and COFFES always ready. The Merry-go-Bonnd for Children-FREE ( The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. ; - .' ™ . Q R I C X E T. » A LARGE ASSORTMifiJST OF b THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son, Just .Received per Waitamoi, c TilOM LuKDOM. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BS SOLD CHEAP. ,f ' ; f WALTER EWEN,;.74. Qpwar-snuEBT.