The Evening Star.

No. 1,500

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBEE 1, 1574

Peice : ONE PENNY.



W^ Shipping. i-rr~T~ITSTBALABIAN 'ii3&v jOL STEAM NAVIGATION ■JirlN^CO.'S First-class Steamers. IiSSSsYAND MELBOURNE, AND W&> QUEENSLAND PORTS ; I \JhB PALMER RIVER GOLDFIKLDS. iwandldMail steamship Wr Cyphrenes, HaA T. Wood, Commander, expected on or ..■jjPKember, will leave as above six hours mfflji or passage, and apply to m a. M.. oiUK\la, Agent. Bt~^ iVEELAND M AIL SP^V ' f KODTB TO EUROPE VIA iSMC^HGNULU-LU, SAN FRANCISCO 'imslg&iA.XX) MEW YORK. ' Siujtralasian Steam Navigation Company under i'ffLct with the Governments of New South "MfL »nd New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her I|Kt/3 Mails.] fflstounship m Cyphrenes, Ewioiis.Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on ■S^.December 24, will leave for Honolulu and Hlisiicisco six hours after arrival. HS,(itight or passage and all particulars apply to I H. M. JERVIS, ML WRST ship~^Mr Wkl LONDON. B*^ The favourite regular Trader m City of Auckland, gMjsRiLLs, will sail at an early date. jSBLi 9 rs three CabiDS in tbe Saloon disengaged Htfrylght or passage apply to ' " CRUICKSHANK & CO., . ~ , Agents. Bn-sfreet, Auckland, V November 23,1874. mZ "POEBALE,EEE[GHT, _Ki^^. °E CHARi;EK jUjgSS&& The Clipper Barque ] Harriet Armitage, H{ni register, well found in every respect, sails mk will carry a large cargo on a light draught of W? particulars, apply to Captain on board ; or I GEO. W. BINNEY. WLk UENEY ELLIOTT _LJL MARINE SURVEYOR. Hpo^ licensed receiver, & for ■ MjfffZiJ WARDING AGENT. Sw of Bonded Store " C." for Goods Warehoused :. ;3'Mshipment or for Examination. HlCtutoms and Shipping Business promptly at- Matto tho N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. «Kw: Qaeen street Wharf Bs_k aTu^kla^d and ■tfT^. C_L NORTH SHORE STEAM mM§^ FERRY COMPANY (Limited). leaves Auckland for Woodside Wat the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 B_llo p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and mm®- Leaves Woadside ou week days at 8.45, HE.& a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at hud.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. SH Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore ;iffl|laring the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a.m., i«3O. 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. ■North Shore—7. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; {■SO, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.6, and 6 p.m. Night Trip 3 Hfcckland— 8,10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves ; Head of 12.30. ■Wm leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, Hy.3o, 6.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Worth Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, ■; ,Wm,SO, 5. and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip Hnport Wharf Mfc-l'lie 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips .jHiironport V/narf, aDd the 7.30 and 9 am., and 9iin.3op.rn. trips from Auckland to Devonport I H. W. HEATH, 'I Manager. H O T I O E. 'ffIOVAL OP THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAND US WORKS. ii, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the Bwfdinpport received during the last twelve years fflltoinform our friends and customers that having ffitoleted the erection of our extensive Works at Btaoud, comprising all the latest improvements in Bettid Machinery, we are now in position to Ifefonr various brands of Soap and Candles of the Hjtet quality at prices which defy competition. I WARNOCK BROTHERS, JBUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, * i Richmond, Cox's Cbeek. I Office—DoßHAM-STaBBr, I Next door to Messrs Roeebton & Co. ■ TJSIC A L NOTI CE. ' W E. CTTCKSEY, ! I MUSIC-SELLEER. J ( ■H AS REMOVED , FROM I I WAKEFIELD-STREET M QUEEN-STEEET, Auckland ; H (Five doors above the City Hall). Hi CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous g_ta(? the public generally that he has added to ; Hfiiness a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and , I M3ONEP.Y. and that he is in receipt of Maga- 1 &c , by every mail. , rMWortes and Harmoniums A very large and ( f|H*«lection of the above at tne lov/est prices— ■W'fil For sale or hire on the deferred payment 'HJ'kigeit and choicest stock in Auckland of Hs"°l|Mi Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other ■j^'ata; also, choice Roman and Knglish. Strings ■K^Atods, just received, and all the most popular ■ H. CUCKSEY, ■''olesale a3sd retail music-seller and Stationer. ■^[ESTABLISHED 1863.] ffJI ST OPENED] I BALL DRESSES, I ■ SB2NADINES AND MUSLINS. £ I A. H. DIETHLEM, I Shortland-stkeet. l^Y OF ISLANDS COAL. I To Arbite, ex Cutter Fawn, !lIWENTY-SIX SHILLINGS # TON, AT SHIP'S SIDE. PORD, MAILLER, & CO., , . • BREAKWATER ROAD. JO EDWIN CA.EE, TIMBER . MERCHANT, AUCKLAND. flfcparing charged you publicly with stealing a Jj «oteout of my cash-box, and now finding that Sl™ a»ge was made by me in error, I take this E™»ty of apologising to you, and expressing my -, T* m such charge was made. , _ _ !.„,, THOMAS CRAIG, A 4nckland; 25th November, 1874. \ P reference to the above, will Mr d fo.^to'ormthe public how his firm became ErE?! 01 the Pro- »ote, and how disposed of ? If ruwttl, at a future date. , mlI . Pl^____. THOMAS CRAIG. s PE CO-OPEEATIViU MEAT . ! WPPLY COMPANY (LIMITED). b 1 B re i j80() 6hareg applied for> i t requisite T 7« 2,000 Shares before a meeting Is called, to commence with New-Year. 01 farther particulars, apply to A. DOBNWBLL. j



Business Cards. JgOOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A * 8 A~~I C S -*--»-» PLUMBER, GABFITTER, ' _, ANI> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laqutred. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HIGH - S T R E E T, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. piAJtfOFOBTE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFORTK AND HARMONIUM TtTNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Mecsr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. Tfl B H J! E & CO -&» Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, comes ci Durham street, Anck and. Poultry of all kinds dressod to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned BeeS on sale in large quantities. K.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town o* suburbs. GEOBG-E BLACK & CO~ WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OB1 DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PEEECB & GEAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, _____ Queen-street, Auckland. MI a'i NO£ M A N~, -.teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WABSOOI BEOTH3JKB, * v Soap & Candle Makujtaotubbrs, O H AVy, I, f> TEIZfI T. AUOKL AN D. JO A & 8 O H, • Homo and Land Agent, Bent and Debt Collector, Stichbury"*! Buildings, Qnoen street. E O E G-~l§ AKK RB . FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CASTLES WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallcw. fA CARD ] 8 A M U E L WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rants, Debts, HSj-hway Rates, &c Loans arrange;!. Office: 129, Qttsen fttrodi ft'arae doom below the Union Bank.) TT~ O R A I G, *° • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cool and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tvee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hob art Town Palinsrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. W' i 3 8.l hh 1 PPB <& SO N, c OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanpn.ngg, Scrim, Paints, Oil?, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr> Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glared asri Doors, o«c. .Glass cut to ze and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham itreet. pOFES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CAfH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they aro prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embr. idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c— Residence: Top of Grey atreet. 96. ea<t 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, COLOE, GLASS AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Br_xx to Bank 01 New Zbiiakd. J. HE NDE RSO N, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc. White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compoii Qlmem Bra«_es &a.. <fto. _ _______ o BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vtjlgan Lane, AND FORX-SXREXX. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building; trade executed. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— 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 (bans to be returned). - Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets. OLARKB BEOTHERB' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, ; (Opposiib Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. PoetlaYd cement. 200 "casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. pOMET KEEOBIKE OIL For Salo, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRE, F.ort-street ; Or, SAMUEL CuCHRANE * SON. Money. MONEY TO LEN"D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. , MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply to ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LfcND in large or small sums, at very ow rate of interest.— Apply aishley.l icito High-street.



J)^ EVITT, GTO-MAKEB, Begs to inform Mi customers and tho public gene rally that he has s BEMOYED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). pi AJSTO POETES AND i -*- HARMONIUMS. hfvta*?^' "S °n- Sale ' a aum^er of Pianofortes by Bord Zeigler. Debam, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut cse, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t-wn or country.-T H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobssn-street. 0I T V BAK BE V ANT* STEAM BISCtTIT MANUFACTORY, HoiiSON-STKKET. IOHINO AND GBOUKD SUGAR. Al/WAYS ON HAMD ' W. R, WADDELL. AL JEBD ALE V' "WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC. j HAS j RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS ! IN | TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkom Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND JKWKX.LKR. ETC. T> I ~~M B IT E~ JL , FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Veiraels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A. HARRIS. J~ AMJS 8 B. EJi A X CIS, IMPOK.TKT?. OF CHINA, GLASS, A.YD E*RTFIENWAR"E, Begs to inform his friends and the public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Prumisfs), where he is opening ihe following Shipments of Goods :— Ex FERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses : 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet *?ets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXKOtD- White and Gold and Bluefiemed Breakfibt Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDTA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffe >.nd Cups, Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jurs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans. lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons, Jelly Cans, Ike. TO FOLLOW UYTHj! HYDASPFS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES A~lTl) HARMONIUMS. PIANOFORTETtrKKR. .Jfo «ffl* Jw, H.R.H. TITE DnKE by Appointment ■iysflmgs& °"F Edinbokgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kvrkman, Chappell Bord, tLx, <tc. 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 has gained his experience in the Factories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock, A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE-STREET,. 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 L*OWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. pAPERHANGINGS. 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 Pstpei hangings for Bed-rooms PaperhangiDg.i 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 forßo^m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call aki> See Them I 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 MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAM.fi MAKERS, &C, 28, and SO, Victoria-street, nHEAP SADDLEBY AND KJ HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive ncr Hydaspes. a large and varied Stock of evW description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles, Whips Smirs Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and K'Fettock Boots, Headstalls Girths, Fancy Bits. &o, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices F(l!verv 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 .Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap-st house in town, ; direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, SADDLER. HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, \ 164, QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BRILLIANT 01 v Is now 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 tho Brilliancy . f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perty against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKVOK'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to thoie who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. 111 PS| To GEOCEES & DEALEES. CO O 3D .4 « ° ° ° s* ° % § » m 523 p a « i ° ID pj W f-\ -B o I■ « w%2 £ n w . ? "1 p HS ft HH O ft § W*• « g H o ® M H £ & c t P P \ " 'lil if ifflllll 111 I*f- f9 • ;



Marcnaudise- D E LAIDE FLOUR. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. .J^OTICE OF EEMOYAL. H. P. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOWEB QUEEN-BTBEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public that they have REMOVED to their NEW PRIiMISErf, three doors further up, which has been di signed specially for carrying on in all its branches the requirements of the .-.HIP CHANDLERY BUSIMEBS. The Establishment is now replete with an Hssortrnent of first-class Goods selected by our representative at home. HF. a., and Co. would also call the attention of builders and others that they always keep on hand » good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the building trade, &c Just Opentd per late arrivals, a arefully selected and well - assorted tStouk, comprising—Twines, Cordage, Code 3of Signals, Bunting, Bracket and Haip Swinging L-imps (very choice), Brass Goods of all descriptions, S*il Cloth, American Canvas a>d Duck, i»wbank. Wire, »nd Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, ftfuntz Metal (genuine). Anchors, Chains, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, Points, Oils, Lamp Black, Brushware, 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' LH and SH Spades and Shovels, Squaring ■•xes, Cheneys Hammers, oc , fee. Lockwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Cross-cut and Pit Saws, Files, &c , &c. Tarpaulins and JKick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated hEMATiTE PAIAT. X" SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BA.KERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BA.RLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. AfiDEES EECEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Q^ KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TUNS. Our COAL ia 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. P~A~PEB HANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—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. YARN IS HES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLASc—Polisheo. 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. 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. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-STREET. J£5500 WOKTH 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING- THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AFD JEWELLEEY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION B. BECK Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. Be now invites his friends and the public to inspect his STOCK of JEWKLLERY 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 the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de ! fign of the goods, of ihe fi-st quality gold, has per ! haps never in -'uckland before been offered. No profit wmted 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 bas been in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep all Watches and Clocks »old or repaired in good 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. THA-MES HOTEL, AUCKLAND, COKNEE OF QUESN-STBEET AND THE WhABI". Proprietos 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. BATBS-Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDTNA.RY 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. ME WTOU HO T E JL. suiteT&~co.'s celebrated sparkling ales On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OP THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usual prices. J. H. JOTJN IN G, PROPRIETOR. ELLEESLIB HOTEL, ELLTOSLIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Oneliunga. As a respectable private Hotel it is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalids', CapUins of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Couple 3. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably furnished. The tal le is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off wiih taste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort Bnd good attendance will find all they require at the Ellerslie Hotel. Strawberriesand Cream at short notice. T. BULLEN. A hBE BT« HOTEL. WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. •■**>--■***»> PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. Brandy—Hennessy's Pale 4 0 Marteh'sPale 4 0 Martells's Da k 4 0 Small bottles from .. .. .. 1 C Whisky—Greenlees and Colville's .. ..4 0 Jamieson's.. .. .. .. ..40 Dunville's .. .. .. .. ..30 Small Bottle 3 from 16 Wine—Sherry, Cozens .. .. .. .. 3 C Sherry, Amontillado 5 0 Port, Hunt's 3 C Pore, Hunt's three diamond .. ..50 Cawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. .. 2 C Rum—Old Jamaica 3 0 Half xsottlea 10 Imported in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's.. .. .. .. ..5 6 Martell's 6 6 Bints' 5 6 j?ine Champagne Cognac .. .. 5 0 Flanks Is 6d&3 0 Geneva—J.D.K.Z., large 4 6 J.U.KZ , small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large 5 0 Wolfe's small 2 6 Whisky—Dunvilie's .. .. .. .. ..4 6 Sstewart's Kirkliston 3 6 Old Tom—Burnett's and Booth's.. .. ..4 0 Ginger Wine—Bernard's 3 0 Champagne- Clode and Baker's 6 6 i-ints 3 6 Clarets in variety from 3 0 BjTTLiiD Ale and Stout. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. .. 010 Ale—Pints .. ..0 6 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—Huts 0 6 Whitbread s-Pints 0 9 Uuinness' J^ubiin Stout 0 0 Byass's London .. .. .. .. ..13 Whitbread's 13 Jeffery's Edinburgh 13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assokted Cases madk up to Obssb. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PI IT BY THE GALLON JAR. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. QKEYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-streets. Proprietor : MICHAEL OOECOBAN. In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICHAEL CORCORAN begs to say that very large additions have been lately made to the Hotel, which will tend greatly to the convenience of those who favour him With their patronage. BEDEOOMS. Additions have been made to their number, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new, and got up in the latest style. BATHS. Both Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and every convenience will be found in them for the comiorc of Travellers. COMMEECIAL BOOM. A commodious room has been opened, having its entrance from Victoria-3treet, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Bar-room, and this has been fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visitorn. BILLIARD EOOM. The Billiard Room is the best in the Province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever constructed. MICHAEL CORCOB AN hopes that the good name his house has ever held, and ?ho splendid accommoda tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland o give it their pa.ronage. 'I 1* A U X A JS T G- A. JSL v TO COMMERCIAL MEV, THEATRI CALS, AJSD OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hall in the heart of Tauranga TO BE LJiT on moderate terms by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HKNSHAW, Tauranga.



Citizens' BaII piTIZENS' BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQUIS OF KOR MANBY, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF KORMANBY. To held at the CHOEAL HALL on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. OMMITTEE : His Honor George A. Araey, Knight Hi 3 Honor the Superintendent flia Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russell J. Bussell J. M. Shera D. M. Luckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon C. J. Taylor, M.fi.i, H.Brett T, Whitson 0. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. Yonder fieyde.M O.A. M. Montague Hon J. Williamson.MGA. S. Jones W. C. Wilson D. Cruickshank W. J. Hurst, M.P.C. L. IX Nath <n W. H. Fisslinff B Tonks M P C. F. D. Fenton G M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. Hem D. L. Murdoch J Sheehan. M.G-.Ai Captain Daldy Colonel Balneavis- G. B, Owen James Watt J, SI. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. 0. Pounds With power to add to their nurnbsr. TICKETS: Gentlemen £110 Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. O. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. Amusements. OTRAWBEERIES and CEEAM! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHEB, REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. TJNEQFALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS TO be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON THE Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'S D A YJ. For the purpose of attracting competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will be offered for Sunning (short and long distances), Jumping, Throwing the Hammer), and other feats of activity and strength. Full programmes will be published in a few days. CjTKAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, ,and gathered every mornlEg. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFPEB always ready. The Merry -go-Round for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. £) R I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son, Just ,Rkceived per Waitangi, Ffioar. London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Queen--street. fTiHE DELICACY OF THE tf SEASON. O S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W jh !_,:, r Fresh from the Garden three times daily, as p ROBERT BREWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, P° QUJCEN-STREET. BTJi A W BEKhIES! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied .with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, and close to the Newmarket Railway. ■,-■:,.■■ . ■■■ .. T :-.. x'iiteii