The Evening Star.

Vol. Y.—lXo. 1,006.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



!BMwix}_. "Tlkk A s TBALABIAISr &KISSS. •*-*- STEAM NAVIGATION tffiJ^-CO.'S First-class Steamers SSB^i'AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; g£o, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIBLDS. The splendid Mail steamship Cyphrenes, JSOO tons, T. Wood, Uommsndar, hourly expected lesve as above six hours after arrival For freight or passage, and ail particulars, annlv tn H. M. JERVIS, Ageat. \\%3A fP)YERLAND MAIL TSHh^ };*• koote to Europe via tH^-HO.NOLPLU, SAN FRAjfCISPO j^^^^AND »EW YORK. J!XSAJNCISCO. tbe Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty s Mails.] ' xxer Ihe Steamship Cyplirenes, 500 to'js. Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on bnrsd. ay , December 24, wlUJeave for Honolulu and in Francisco six hours after arrival tc.t freight or passage and -all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, : SHIP j _________ Tlie f avour j te re g U i 4r Trader City of Auckland, iptain Kallm. will sail at an early date. There ore three CahiDs in tbe Saloon disengaged, For freight or passage apply to (JRUICKSHANK & 00.. High-street. .Auckland, Agents. , Koveniher 23, \P_7ii. i JOK KAGLAN. ill leave Onehunga as above on WEDNESDAY, ! 9th instant. ?or freight or passage apply to' •TAMES W. WALLER, Auckland or Onehunga. pOR LYTTELTON. BARQUE WILLIAM GIPFORD. The Barque William Gifford, Captain Bishop, 282 tons register will sail for the iboveport on SArURDAY, the 12th instant. For fi eight or passage apply to the Captain, on board; or, to G. W, BINNEY X 3 EJN HI JS.L-LJ.uTT jmO^. AJL MARINE SURVEYOR, M<^^ LICENSED BECEIVER. & FOP. Ss___S___a_ WARDING AGENT. Lessee of Bonded Store "C." for Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination. All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. Apent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office ; Queen street Wharf - nT^~ a ucklaSd and Owdirf^N. r& NORTH SHORE STEAM M)^li\f[v^FEßßY COMPANY (Limited). The .steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ! during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 md 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 8.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, tnd 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 1p.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 6.30 p.m. ■The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Btore during the week days »t 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m,, md 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30. 4.30, 6.30, 6, aud 6.30 p.m. (Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; lind I, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trip* Ileave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. (Saturday boat leaves sil instead of 12 30. Bunday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, S3O, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nigiit—B.3o. leaves Forth Shore 9.30,10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 130, 4, 4.30, 5. and 0 pm. ISignt, 8. The 1.30 trip to Devonport Whaif Not*.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips fiom Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9am., and 430 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. |tf o T I <3~ JS. EEMOVAL OF TH3 AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDbK WOtcKS. We, the undersiened, in returning thanks for the liheraUupport received during the last twelve years beg to inf .rm our friends and customers th^t having completed the erection of our extensive Works at Bichmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to supply our various brands of Soap and Candlesof the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA^ AND CaNOLE WORKS, BICHM'jND, Cox's Creek. Office—Durham-street, Next door to Messrs Roeerton & Co. JJUSICAL NOTICE. IH. CTJCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER. . _ HAS REMOVED I FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City HaU). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous Wends and the public generally that he has added to Us business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and BIATIOJSERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga «Mß, Periodicals, & c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large ana ™oice selection cf the above at tne lowest pnees- Irom £12. p o r sale or hire on the deferred payment lystem. „Tbe largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins Flute s, Tambourines, and otner UUtrnments ; also, choice Roman and Knglish Strings £ all kinds, just received, and aU the most popular Music. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. . [ESTABLISHED 1863.] JAU li A J>i(3- A TO COMMERCIAL-MEW, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. .The largest"and most commodious HaU in the *««t of Tauranga TO BE LKT on moderate terms a-tto day, night, or week, telegrams promptly attended to. 2 T. J. HiSNSHAW, Tauranga. P TfIB~ESTATE QY J. C. "*" MORRIN. .All Accounts due to the above estate must be paid "Jthwith to the Trustees, or their Appoiutee, at the Queen-street. T. MORRIN, ) H, ISAACS, [ Trustees. B. TONKS, ) . Queen-street, Mpy. __7, 1874. r|o GROOEEB & PBOVISION DEALERS. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned, trustees in the Estate of Mr J. C. Morrin, for the W of the Premises in Qu^en-street, Goodwill, Sll op-fittings, Stock on Premises, Bonded Stock, Debts, Horses, Carts, Trade. Utensils, Landed JjPPJ.rty, &c \ fejlerersmay offer for the whole or separately. W [ Particulars may be obtained on and after "W&day, the 3rd December. S||*? highest or any tender not necessarily accepted Ipe connection is one of the best in Auckland, ■kndeis U be sent to Trustees, on Premises, Queen •«et,not later than 12 o'clock noon of WEDNES *Y; fith December, and to state proposed terms. BENJN. TONKSj ) itimlti .



Business Oarda. JJ 0 O E S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A J- "^ A A o S, ■~~*-9 PLUMBEB, GASFITrER, AN. WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass wcrk re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wita tbe trade. HIGH-STREET, Near VuicakJLane, Auckland. 1> lAN OV G KTE TUNING-. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte, and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Bona, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. I TVF & 5: c~o p1 ■"•*• PROFESS"a OF THE VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND ENGLISH CONCERTINA, KiRANGAHAPi: RoAD, X EWTON. N.B. --A few good instruments FOR S 4LE. Pupils attended at their own residence if required, TAM E S BUTCHE E, tl CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from bhips on the SHORT PT NCICE. BALLAbT SOPJ'i.IED. Newcastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. Firewood, cut or nncnt, at BE 4 SOX ABLE RATES. fl. IS U R fat JS Bl<A (J & & 0 0., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in ."took REE 0 E &~~G &AH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vail e'o„ Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. ft/1 18-] N O J* M A N, ixsl TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quad r ant, Opposite Government House. "%!/ AKN C» Clt .B H u¥ITWE& t 9 v f*oAp & Candli: Manuf.».cturxrs, OHAPKX. ST B gg T, AUCKLAND. 0 A E B O », «» House and Land Agent, Rant and Debt Collector. Stichburp's BalMtegs. Qtienn rtroet. C~ 5 B O B 0- B A&E Eb. X FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ' fA card] SAMU E h WELLS Uou?e. Land, ar.d Oommisdon Agent, Collector of Rente, Dobta, Highway Rates, tkc Loans arrsnsorl. OfOco • 129, Queen fctroet ffchroe doors below the Union B^nU.t __ T" 0 R a~ 1 G, »f • FOKWAPUTN TG AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Pop! and Firewood Merchant, ftc.— On Kale, Newcastle and Wangarei Goal, Ti-t^ee Firewood (cut and nncnt), Tanks. Charcoal, BaUast, Hobart Town Valines. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. \% T FHiLLI PPS & SO N, V* « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paporhantr'ngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picturo Frame and 'Capestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed S3 1 Doors, *c. G'ar<» cut to r.o ,and carefully packed. I?., Wvndham jtreet. "OONEB ! BONES! BONES! 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. THE Nippes Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Gnepure Kmhr idery, Wool, and ail kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Bar Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, tsc— Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, eavtside. -_____________________________zxamm3aGiß3Xx^ I\JT R. HAYWAED'frf I VV, CHEAP BEDDING 1 ! UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING i I WAREHOUSE I IWYNDHAM SEREET, (Next to Que' a-street Comer). Residence and Sb Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. t"~ & sT boppbi _9 _ MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Sitsam Mills, No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Whari-. Auckland. T| B N T I S T E Y. ' MR. T. TEAJFOUD, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKKirIJSLD aiRBBT. Artificial TeeUa, from One to a Fall Set, in Gold nr Vttic*nlfc«. , fiLARKE BROTHERS' \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PINE 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 instaneonsly. BOE TLAND _CEME NT. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STRBET E AST O BNTLE ME X' 8 GLOT HB S XX CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, AND. PRESSED ai EABWOOD'S, Tahob, Pr.oK Meibourm*. 48, Hobeon-sireeis, near the Governor Browne. Money- MONEY TO LE*D on first-class freehold security at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, dhortland-street. ft/| ON BY TO L^ND, in large and WL small sums, a low rates of interest.—Applj to ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LUND fmall mane. atfVsry umtktk btihtotm.®



*m°mßma,ea°a ™^^ Business Cards*. JQ^ EVI TT, GuS-MaEEB, J Begs to inform his customers and the public Bene -1 rally that he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debain, and other makers. AI3O Harmoniums, all of which will be s >ld cheap. A handsome Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut c si>, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianofortes aud Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or country.—T. H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobs-m-street. QI T V BAE BE V AN*> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-STKMKT. loking and Ground Sugar Always on Hakd W. R. WADDELL. A LYE E D ALE V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite tlm Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED A LEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Sou, I.ondo PRACTICAL V'ATOHMAKtiiR AMD JEWELLER. BTO. OADDL E R Y. J. WIS E MAN Has on hand a Large f-'tock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Harnes, Shalt and Loading Harness, spring Cue Harness, Carriage, Gijr, and Bugay Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fnglish-made Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. TAMES B. FEANCI S, W IMPOV.TT.K OK CHINA, GLASS, A'"D EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those now buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Premibfs), where he is opening ihe fo lowing Shipments of Goods:— Ex FEItNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wire Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases 'something new) isx CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet sets. Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Fr OXKOI D White and Gold and Bluefisu'ed r'reakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and butter Coalers. Dishe tCaraffe nd Cups, Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Rets, White and 'iold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans Lip Bowls, Tressed Tea pots Spittoons, Jelly C»ns, x-c. TO FOLLOW BYTHtf HVDASPFS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dtehes, with division (something new). PIANOFORi K8 AND HARMONIUMS. PiANorop.TP.Ttii."Eii rfk, *ta ?_?_ H R.H the Dtok by Appointment jPSJk^'''^ of EwKifsaa. TO k&&Br€& MESSRS. J. BPOWN & PON Hr.ye in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Heard, Hoplcinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappcll Bord, d:c , .i:c. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of thee instroments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H 0 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. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, j ILORNE-STREET, AUCKLAND. j 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 LOWESr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. _——— m— ————' — — ——'M— ———**•" pXPE EH AN¥l N GS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, th„ir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Papei hangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decoraions, very handsome. Call and Sex; Them 1 HOLLAND~&~BUTLER Have also received per City of. Auckland, 1 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Jio m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call and Ses Tqem ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tnrps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, "Window Glass, both plain an! ornamental. In fact everything requir d in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, 1 OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, , I PICTURE FRAMifi MAKERS, Ac, 28. and 30, Victoria-street, nHEAP SAD D LEE V AND \J HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive tier'Hydaspes. a large and varied Stock of eSy description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles whips snurs Combs. Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and Xlvi Sock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c aU of which%ill be sold at the lowest prices , description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expe-ienced workmen on thßeffiSuted promutly and at reasonable rates. , Sole Snt for Elflman's celebrated Royal Jsmbroca \ ia « direct from the Importer and Maker. P Ttf. S. JONES, mmw*swsw_oVmw*i*wj& gTZ CiTytA '■ --■ ■■ " *^?^P



Kerosene. DEYOE'S BEILLIAKT OIL/ Is now universally recognfzed as the best Burning Oil which c*n be made. Recommended by the Fire lisuraoce vorupanies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f ita l.i#ht. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and hi* pro per.y against all chance of a Kerosene accident Ask for DEV^E'S BRILLIANT OIL, and takb no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT rtcstved from the Vienna Exposition of 1573 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to tho^e who read or sew in the evenirg, as it (jives ft stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GKOCEKS & DEALERS. O 3D 4 0 Q © BO O m, 9 O Wo |o * 1■ « i n gH o Z GQ JS O g H P3 O O ' ry> W Pn o H sz « w 8 " g Ms h wop a W *"" < m H g 3 a" h ~ of H * ha- o * ■0 I z oal ■ < < > d & m . p P ■ m< llilill



a_nc*m-ncskmvaa-a-*^^ Merchandise. T~SHIP M E N T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. F. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By ans Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ , HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEKSE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SIIEVTHING AND ROOFING boots & suom. T. H. HALL & CO. QJBDEBS EEOEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HA L L & C 0., AGENTS, WYND HAM-STRE ET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTE R. T. H. HA L L & CO. riBOEGE W. OWEN HAS ON SALE, EX STANLEY CASTLE, WAITANGI, HYDASPES, HERO, &c, &c, &c. 40 casks Soda Crystals 3 „ Carraway Seed (j caws Liquorice 5 „ Anchovy Sa-ico 15 „ Capers and Catsup 20 ~ Currie Powder „ 30 „ Bottled Fruits 20 „ Bot.led alt 100 ~ Lobster* and Salt Salmon 40 „ SaUd Oil 30 „ AVarranted Pic V.lea 25 „ Bottled Vinegar 30 „ Bell and Mack's Vesta 3 15 ~ Freh Herrings 22 ~ Nelson's G<. atine 25 „ Caiman's Mustard 400 „ Belmont and Brandon's Candles 40 boxes Nncpy's Ulack Leud 17 cases Paste aud Bottled Blacking 35 „ Sardines halve and quarter 45 „ Keilier's Confectionery aud Marma lade 5 ~ Candied Peel 2 bals Clothes Lines, ICand22oz 3 casea Brushware, asso-ted 10 ~ Whybrow's Red Herrings IS bales Paper and Paper Bags 14 cases Potted Meats 8 ~ Assorted Twine 40 „ TD Pipes 40 ~ Batb Bricks 10 ~ Tapioca, Sago, and Arrowroot 11 tons IW, BW, No 1, »nd C Sugar 10 ~ Mauritius and CUina Sugars 200 half-chest Tea 100 boxes Tea 20 cases Tobacco, assorted Currants, Muscatels, Figs fie, *c., &c. PAPEE HANGINGS, OILS COi OURS, ETC. Ex Ferndalo, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS —Tho largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of desiim French and English Decora tions hnd Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers ,_-,__». YARN IS tiKS—Carriage and House Painters , Cabinet- SUNHULKS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery Englisb and Colonial Glue. GLAS—Pollsheo and Rough Plate, Hioto and mental Of every description. Sheet, on which we have noir m-ide a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. "White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc COLoUKS-Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—in cases and drums. Methylated Spirits. MOULDING-:—Gilt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-S t reet. pOALS ! COALS! CoALS ! Expected Daily ex Wild Duck, at OiJBHUSC.A, A CARGO OF GREY COALS, FOR SALE IN" LOTS TO SUIT BUYERS. 1 Best Coals in use for Blacksmith's, Ac, delivered from vessels side, or in Onehunga or Auckland. ApPly JAMES W. WALLER, Custom-house-street; Or, Government Wharf, Onehunga. 0"~ M 8 A .Li E by the Undersigned : — Anderson and Mowat's Oatmeal, in 25 ana 50-lb bags Anderson and Mowat's Pearl Barley J and T. Meek's Oatmea GEO. W. BIN NET. £5500 WOBTH °* JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLON^ IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLEEY lOJP THE FINEST DE3ORIPTION | B. B E C X ' Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving I the colony. He now invite* his friends and the public to inspect his S'OOK of JEWELLERY AND WATOHE3 which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gift prices. The sale is a re 1 one. and not merely one to catch 1 the eye and deceive. he selection and chaste de ■ fign of the goods, of the ft st qudity gold, has per haps never in uckland before been offered. Ho profit w.nt-d the object being ouly to cleir out the goods at first cost I The entire STO Kis new. I English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr EG PAY.VB, who has bt-eu in my employ : for upwards of twoive years, has undertaken to keep all Watches and Clocks «old or repaired in good I brder for the guaranteed time. ' Ail accounts mufit be «ent in at once for payment, ' an 4SB ofttslandtng accounts mxuft hs aUtleA »t once* *,* «t.t* # ii i-e liti-vM/i n-'»T fix i. fl.i?i.".{!.m» for f«c!«tVf



Hotels. Hp HAM E S HOTEL,! AUCKLAND, j Coiiker or Queen-street and the Whabf. 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 fßeing tho 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 ono to two is un equalled in the Colony -for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, a3 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 honrs of the day. The CHOiCKST Of WINES and the Finest Brand s of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. .English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. XT O T E L TO LET. A ilr.H-rate country Hotel to he let, doing a large and profitable cajh business,—Apply to T. FOHDYCB. Bottler, Fort street. Drapery. TXT C. D E N N E S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, And intends OPENING on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, The Shop iecently occupied by Mr Cucksey in WAKEFIE LD STREET, "With a very Extensive Stock of 3 E WING MACHINES, By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeler a.nd Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, iueen of Scots, &c , &c. Special attention is directed to tha latter marvel of speed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of E4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DUNNES has brought out several thoroughly ifficient Dressmakers from the beat London and houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST notice in the best and LATEST -STYLES. PIT GUARANTEED. T M. McLAtJfiLAIf 218, QUEEN-STREET. S-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s'6d per yard) yd. i!'loor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard j J. M. McLACHLAN. 1-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s Od per yard ) yd Fioor-Cioth, 3s 3d per yard | J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s Cd per yard ) .yd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard ) T J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLESLEY-STREET TTT RATTRAY NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to draw special ntion to his GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING, MERCERY, AUD TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our own make and importation GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all the-newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, In White, Silk, Crape, &c, &c GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A choice se'ection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen facec GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every description GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &o , A GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX ANI BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. BOYS' CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' [SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRIGH whose abilities are too well known to requiie comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-tfavm and thoroughly shrunk. fr i -. * • . • '.-



Amusements. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS EVENING. NEW DRAMATIC SEASON. The management have much pleasure ir-announcing to the public of Auckland that arrangeraen-s have been effected with the accomplished and charming American Actress, MISS MAY HOWARD, Who will appear for a limited number of nlehl«& a* series of those impersonations which have b=en at tended with such unqualified success in all the princi pal Theatres of America and tho Australasias, sup ported by an entirely NEW DRAMATIC COMPANY, selected from the Leading Theatre 3in Australia by Mr G. W. Collier, MISS MAY HOWARD ! MISS MAY HOW ARD I MISS MAY HOWARD! Will make her first appearance ia THE GENEVA CROSS! Supported by Mr SAM POOLE Mrs Charles Jones Mr H. Paville Miss Patty Holt Mr Olby Deering Miss Lizzie Hushe Mr J Starke Mr H. Avcling Mr J. Sweeney Mr C. Holloway &c , &c. Scene Artist Mr Tom Kemp Box plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers, where seats may be secured. Cloak-room for Ladies completed ; attendant in waiting. Notice.—ln oder to prevent crushing at the doors, tickets for Stalls and Pit may be obtained at the Theatre from 11 a.m. until 2 pm. Carriages may be ordered at 10,45. Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Stage Manager Mr G. W Collier ARABELLA GODDABD Under the Patronage of Sir George Arnev, and the Citizen's Ball Committes. TUT E J. BROWN (Late Conductor of the Choral Society), Will give a GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT AT THE CHORAL HALL, THIS EVENING, the Sfch Dec PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture, "Figaro" _.___..*, , Part Song (Choral Society), "Up! quit the Bower 8. Richards Song, " Dublin Bay" Quartette, "God Preserve the Emperor (Haydn) Song—Lady Amateur Solo (Violin), M. Cope "II Trovatore" (J. B. feina glee) Part Soog, " Onward to the Battle," from Trovatore, (Ltimbauit) Sonato, Pathetique (Pianoforte), (Beethoven) Part 11. Overture "'Maritana" (Wallace) .'■—„__ , Part Song, " Hymn of the Fisherman's Children torn "Zampa" (Rimbault) Solo (Concertina), with Pianoforte accompanimen , (M. Cope) Song, " Tne Inchcape Bell" (John Parry) Grand Duett for Pianoforte and Meiody Organ from *' Sonnambula" (KDgel) Part Song, «• I Know" (W. Hay) ,_l'""L Funeral March of a Marionette-Full Band (Gunod) Duet, (Trebles) " Sing birdie Sing" (Gantz) National Anthem. ...___ —- The Piano used on this occasion for the first time in Auckland wiU be a Grand Instrument by Hopiiu? son and Son London. The instrument for Sale. Tickets i2s 6d each) obtainable ot Messrs Brown and Son s Music Warehouse ; Turrell, Upton and Co, and of the Citizen Bali Committee OTRAWRERRIES and CREAM! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. j UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! STRAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. ■ Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFKEB always ready. The Merry-go-Round for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. fl *■'• I 1 , . rjpHE DELICACY OF THE ti SEASON. a 1 W STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W § w Fresh from the Garden three times daily, S AT "* 0 ROBERT BREWIN'S, W ) ___ NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, *° • Queen-street. I l Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. STRAWBERRIES! ! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Badge, opposite Whition's old Brewery, nd close to the Newmarket Kaiiway. Q R I C X yT^T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OK | , THIS SEASON'S GOODS, ■i I Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son, 1 JOST .RnOEIVED PER WAITAJNGI, ffhOM LuHDON. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BM SOLD CHEAP. J