The Evening Star.

V.—No. 1,518.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



I^m^m^^^ amm^^^nam^maammsa^mmmmmiuaamm "T^k AYERLAND MAIL AHJkrf^. " ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA JfMX^-HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO Jj§g|g&AND JNEW YORE. *a^*W, He Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South ! wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] *"* The Steamship Cyphrenes, 0500 tons.Thomas Wood Commander, expected on Monday, December 28, will leave for Honolulu and g»n Francisco six hours after arrival, for freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, _ Igent, -•W*v A trs^^ALASIAN JWK^.^"S li«t^i A M «* NAVIGATION TWwl' rl g» Firat-class Steamors. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS • ALSO, THE PALIpIR RIVER GOLDEIELDS. The splendid Steamship Wonga Wonga, 1,000 tons, J. T. Durrell, Commander, will leave for sbove ports on "WEDNESDAY next, 23rd inst it noon. FOl freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent LYTTELTON iSgPII^ -H- DIRECT. '■* " M The Fine Brig Albion Will sail as above on or about Thursday next, the 24th instant. Far freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street. "CURS. SHIP FOR Ji||Pf|^ "*- LONDON. ■■ 1 -- ■ __\\\m rpjjg f avour it e re g U ]ii r Trader City of Auckland, Captain Ralls, having all her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch An experienced surgeon has been engaged. Only one cabin now to let in the saloon. For passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, December 5, 1574: - \jfc- A IK KljAl>L> A.£*D Q_m£^Ss^ ?* NORTH SHORE STEAM Ml^llliir--^-FERRY COMPANY (Limited), The Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside daring the week days at 816 and 11.15 a.m.; 2 and 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 6.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 a m„ and 12.30, 1.30, 2.30. 3.30. 4,30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; and 1. 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips leave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves at 1 instead of 12 30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30. 3, 8.30,4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Leaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 3.30, 4, 4.30, 5, and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip to Devonport Wharf Not*,.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 am., and 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. jy/ru s ical" notice. * ' JH. CUCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER. HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends and the public generally that he has added to Ms business a WeU-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga rines, Periodicals, &c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large and choice SLalectton cf the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment lystem. ~ , _ The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flutt-s, Tambourines, and other bitruments ; also, choice Roman and Bnglish Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular Music. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. * [ESTABLISHED 1863.] OHRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY SEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF j SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, IH E ZF ITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. QP-LENDID OPPORTUNITY J3 .FOR PURCHASING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, I e'w V E aYs GIFTS, \: R. BECK'S. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have J_st Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment 01 new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Pape>hangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Save also received per City of Auckland, „ '.'■■ 50,000 FEET * Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames - Stained Mouldings for Ficture Frames ' ' Gilt Mouldings for Ronm Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Call aj«i> See ThemJ Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, , Win(i ow Glass, both plain an I ornamental. *? wet everything requir. d in the painting trade is to be had at „^l;'_ „„ HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, °tt,- COLOR, A"?D GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE i-'RAMB MAKERS, &c, [.. 28, AND 30, Victoria-street, o|n s a l c By the Undersigned: V Crushed Oats Wheat, prime milling and fowls , '-:..: Maize Bran Pollard : • Barley Dust. GEO. W. BINNEY. SLEEPERS. M|e urfJersigned is prepared to give the highest price fcf*"'»ay Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge to ■ l*n?Mg. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply , - .F. ARCHARD, 0 * i near Railway Station; ' Mechanic's Bay.



Business O&r&s. ]gOOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) As *s * c s, -*-*•» PLUMBER, GASFITTIR, ,~ ANr. WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HIGH- STREET, Near Tuscan Lane, Auckland. p IAJS O FORTE TUJNINGh MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. AMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the SHORTEST NOTICE. ballast supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. G-O&U-K Bi^AOiL & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock PE-E ECE & &KAEAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, _ Queen-street, Auckland. "PORTLAND U EMENI 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick, JKJEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. M I ~S~I N OBM AN, JXL TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. AR N 0 CK~ BROTII ER S, SOAP &'CANDLE MANI F ACTURIfrtS, Richmond, Ccxs Crkfk. Office - Durham-street, Auckland. I i.: A a p. 0 JS t t» *, House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbnry'n Buildings, Queen street. JS O Ec h A I EBB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP ft CANLDS WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. |A CAW SAMUEL* WE JLLB House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.) | OR A I G, «! • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WftiiLLlPPB & SON, » OIL, COLOR, and GLASB MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr. Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses. Glazed as;- Doors, <*c. , Glass cut to zo , and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham .street. STEPHENS & CARTEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in the city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBBATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. "DOSES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH 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 snd the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embr. idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, <fee—Residence: Top of Grey atreet, 96. east side. WR. HAY WARD'fr CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCNERA.L FURNISHING j ~ WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEKBET, < (Next to Que r i-street Corner). | I Residence and Shop, CorneT of Pitt and Grey i [ streets. »". § 1 & J. borj? js i as a ■ » MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam JMills, No 8, LOWER TuBEN STBBBT, Whart. Auckland. TjBMTiBTBI' MR. T. TR AFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKSFI2I<» S.-T--B; ■. ■-. * A.r«nelai Teeth, from oTe to a FnU Set, to Gold or Vnlnswifra ___, • n LAB KB B KOTHBRB' I J (LATE CROMBIE'S) k™-« ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C. D V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. /IEITLBIB'rS CLOTHES 13T CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, ASP. PRESSED at HABWOOB'B, Tamos, From Melbourne. 49. Hobson-rfreet, near the Governor Browns. P.S— GeatlemopV Olotbaii Dve^ Money. ONGY TO LEJSD on first-class freehold security, at low.1 rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply oELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LIND in large or small sums, ati'very low rate ofc.interest.— ! ApplytoMrLaishley?SoUcltc.-, : s'.-street



Business Cards. J)^ EVI TT, GUN-MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Tacki mg Powder ' and Fuze ' Shooting and Fishing PIANOEOETES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler, Dehaiu, and other makers. Also, Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome .English Pianoforte, in walnut c <se, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hohson-street. ME EATJLDEE, 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 game done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street FFsTTb & o o Wholesale, Shipping, aod Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongnos, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tho Colony npon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. DOTANIO MEDICINE'S. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTIC <vL CHEMIST, VIUTORIA-STitEET. R S~K~I N N E JR. • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lank, AND FOKI-SIBKKI. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches oE the building trade executed. QI T V BAKE STY ANT) STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-STKEET. loeino and Ground Sugar Always on Hakd W. R. WADDELL. ALEiiED ALEY, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., DAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND _(__________________. BTO O ADDLEEY. J. wFsEMAN Has on hand a Large S»tock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Harne s. Shaft and Leading barness, Spring Care Harness, Carriage, Gig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and English-made Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles In great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. J _ AMES B. EX ANCIS, IMPORTER OP CHINA, GLASS, AWD EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEE N-S TBE ET, (Opposite His L_ c Premises), where he is opening the loUowing 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 Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOFD White and Gold and Bluefigured Breakfast Ware. TO ABRIVE PER ZEAtANDIA. 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 Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans. Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons, Jelly Cans, &c. TO FOLLOW BY THE HYDASPES : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOEOEIES AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner A_fg fc H.R.H. the Duke c? Appointment s3|N^&& 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BBOWN & SON Have in Stock- Instruments by Broad-wood, Erard, Eopkinscm, Allison and Sons, Kirhman, Chappell Bord, &c , ct-c. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by aide. The prices of the-e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Frovince, Mr H O BROWN, who bas 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. X UCKLAND STONE WOEEJS, 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 worbmansbip, and at the LOWEST POSSIBL E PBICES. N.B. —Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. I 1 nHEAP^ADDLEEST AND KJ HARNESS. The Undersigned has alw»ys on hand, and to • „», FTvdasnes a large and varied Stock of Vvdes«i?tionfHarness gSaddles,BridleS v Whips every °escripll"" , Kneecaps, India-rubber and B&?t£* SS Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c ! aU of wMch will be sold at the lowest prices F&^ description of Harness, Pack Saddles. &c, mfde^n the premises by experienced workmen on from the Importer and Maker r w S. JONES, ftAimi.nt HAICNBSS MAKER, * IMPORTER, BAP DLKR,i6VQUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BRILLIANT 01G 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 the Brilliancy f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro per'y against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take 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 those who read or sew in the eveniog, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GROCERS & DEALERS. O 3D a 0 P ° $ ° m I ° pq a D S H 2 !7 B* ° 1 « 1 MS & •ho ft a W- „ J H OO a- « 5 A * ■ I 15 o •° -g « Jlfl



Merciiandise. X^ S~H~I P M E 5 T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS PINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HaTl & CO. AfiDEES RECEIVED FOB. AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. o£j KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HA L L & CO. PAPEBHANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS- The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of desien French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Pohsbeo and Rough Plate, Photo and mental of every de.-cription. Sheet, on which we have now m*de a considerable leduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead ia large and snvill packages, Zinc White, Staining Dolours, Oxide of Iron, Anticormsive, etc COL- >UKS- Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTIN E— In cates and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDINGS—Gdt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithographs. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. "WYNDHAM-STREET. Drapery. ■yrr c. dEN NE s Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydasfes, AND HAS OPENED The Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucksey in WAKEFIELD STREET, With a very Extensive Stock of SEWING MACHINES, By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeler *nd Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Scots, &c , &c Special attention is directed to the latter marvel of speed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of £4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DENNE3 has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE DP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. C\a QUEEN-STREET. ALEXANDER'S GOLD a .d SILVER WATCHES By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. LEXANDER'S : GOLD CHaIVS are of the 'Newest pattern and guaranteed ALEXANDER'S LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs ALEXNDEAR'S LOCKKTS and NECKLETS Are the best ever imported. A _LEXANDER'S : ~~ GENTS* and LADIES' RINGS Are very choice. ALEXANDER'S G.<NTri' SUITS and STUDS i Are in great variety. LEXANDER Guarantees every article purchased I at his Shop, opposite Wynaham-street. A~ LEXANDER Warrants every WATCH purchased i from lim for two years. ALEXANDER Invites inspection of his recent im , portations of ELKCTRO PLATES _ »nd OLOCKS. PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SALE, 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and I Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at I. Blaikie't Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. m J~ M B BR FOR SAL B, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels, loaded with despatch; alio, at the Stean wmUl, Whangapoua. „.«,,« O. A. HARJLIS,



Drapery. JTEW SPRING GOOD NE]W DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK BILKB are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabed out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS . ' ' IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, | HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Lath Hay and Honeyman).



/ Amusements- /■CILLERSLIE GARDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. BOXING-DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY. Committee : Mr Robert Graham Mr John Cosgrave- Mr John Kirkwood Mr Murray Mr Whitson Mr Fletcher The Handicap Races have closed with splendid entries. The entries for other published events will close on Wednesday, at noon. Entrance fees and colors to be sent to Mr A. KING, Star office. The Sports on the 26th (Boxing Day), wUI com mence at 10 o'clock punctually. Admission to Gardens and Sports, 2s Cd, including Return Ticket in train. Grand Stand, 2s Cd. Cards giving the programme and handicaps will be eady on Thursday. Price, 6d. ALFRED KING, Secretary and Handicapper. O T RAW BERRIES and CREAM ! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! CjTRAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only Cd, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Ga/dens TEA and COFFEE always ready. The Merry-go-Eound for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rjIHE DELICACY OF THE tf SEASON. 5 H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W Fresh from the Garden three times daily, AT 0 ROBERT BREWIN'S, W m NEXT SIBBINfS CORNER MART, ?° Queen-street. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. Q R I C X ZE~ T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by B. J Page, and Duke and Son Just [Received per Waitangi, 13om London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE . SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Quee^-street. VAUXHALL TEA GARDENS, NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculiarly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in ya i^us paTts, swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last spring, and a place specially set apart for those who may choose a game of Quoits. They are within two minutes walk of the North chore cricket ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice STRAWBERBIES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, ' Proprietor. X]" O T I 0 E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last t» elve years beg to inform our friends and customers th*t» aving completed the erection of our extensive Worts at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now' in position to supply our various brands of Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA" AND CaNjjLE WORKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office—Durham-strwet, Next door to Me«srs Koberton & Co. * PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot 1 akes, Rotomah»na, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'd Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. UCKL4ND TRAINIJN G SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. -; TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875. Under THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR JOSIAH MARTIN. " Z This Institution will consist of Elementary and Senior Schools with Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL l, INCLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence ; Industrial History, Trade, and Wa'.ural Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. Advanced Cl»8S»s Conducted by profrssional men, will be established for instruction in the following subjects :— Book-keeping and Mercantile Account-; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry;' Economic Botany and Geology ; Practical Mechanics ; Architectural Draw ing ; Civil Engineering ; Mining and .Surveying ; Physical Science; Mathmetics; Classic and Modern Languages. Tho Training System, of Illustrative Lec tures will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle of Technical Kdlca- . now. The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with tbe best description of Modern educational Apparatus and Appliances. / ; '-j A Gymnasium and Drill-groundJ will be provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted op a* soon as - possible. • ..._';, „ . " Evening Classes will be established for instruction j ns ecUlsuijecti - • • '•' '>£. . Fees (Quarterly, payabli in Advance) : : ; - Elementary .. .. .'. .. One Guine* Senior .■ .. ... .. -'. .. Two Guineas | Advanced *» ;. «.-.*.» "KbXM 0wta»"?