The Evening Star.

. Vot.y.—No. -1,500.]

Auckland, N.Z., SJC^J^JVdECEMBER )L 1874.

[Peice : ONE PENNY.



W:'"~~<*r A uSI'RAL-&BIAN| JM JCL BTEA Al SFAYIQ-A't'lOß ! M .3»»TOr AND MELBOI/.-xNE. A»D ; I ' Aii QUEiSNS.LANI> POUTS'; j ■ ■>?.'-o" P& i'ALMIiR T'IYER C-OiDS7KI.DS. j 1 Oypferenea, I «oO.mn«,^. W»o», oxpoctaf an or i, I Wmter, will leave as abo^ ::,: hours [ M ..»<".eia"riv.''-i. i *U»*ls^v "OUT*; TO' 'E\ rS.Oi-& VJA \ I V^¥\Fi> >WO.\i.'iLCl.r, SA3? Fi4S.yCTBCO, I Hie Australasian Steam Navigation Company under I Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] m l . Cyphrenes, I 2,500 torr. Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on I Thnrsfj*"? tecemter 24, will leave for Honolulu and ■ S»n Fr,H>; *Co six hours after arrivaL J For to at or passage and all particulars apply to j nci :■■'.. H. M. JERVIS, | " kgent. I :f*i? IRST SHIP F^ ■' ■I'"H The favourite regulir Trader : City of Auckland, ■ Captain Ra.lls. will sail at an early date. I There are three CabiDs 'in the Saloon disengaged. I For freight or passage apply to -ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, November 23, 1874. j___jv TJ'OE BALB,P^EIGHT, ■*- 0R CHARIER. lifrtWHfflaß The Clipper Barque I Harriet Armitage, 532 tons register, well found in every respect, sails well, will carry a large cargo on a light draught of later. For particulars, apply to Captain on board ; or GEO. W. BINNEY. "rt^aj. "O E JS T E V ELLIOTT jgPTcrJfesj. JLL marine surveyor, TO^O^ LICENSED RECBIVSR, & FOR ffaa^^M WARDING AGJiNT. Lessee of Bonded Store " O." tor Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination. All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office : Qaeen street Wharf -i *Vj^ & UUJLLA.KD AIND fidasi^i^ Ok NORTH SHORE STEAM V_____|y_\^-FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside flnring the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.46 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 5.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 am,, land 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. ; land 1, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.6, and 6 p.m. Night Trip 3 ■leave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves Httl instead of 12 30. ■ Sunday leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m.; 1 30, 2.30, 3, A 3O, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Heaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, Si.3o, 4, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Nignt, 8. The 1.30 trip Hto Devonport Wharf. J Note.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 6.5 pm. trips I bom Devonport Wnaif, and the 7.80 and 9 am., and 1130 and 5.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ■jS 7" a : t i c c. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLK WORKS. ■We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers that 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 C/indles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. I WARWOCK BROTHERS, | AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, I Richmond, Cox's Creek. I Office—Durham-street, I Next door to Messrs Roberton & Co. I JITJ SICAL NOTI C~E. I H. CTJCKSEY, I MUSIC-SELLEEB, j I HAS REMOVED s '% FROM :\ wakefield-street ■ 240, QTJEEN-StSeET, Auckland H (Five doors above the City Hall). Hlj. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous Spends and the public generally that he has^added to llpb business a WeU-selected Stock of BOOKS and yBSrATIOJS'ERY. and that he is In receipt of Maga .'■ lines, Periodicals, Ac , by every mail. I Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large ana ■ (bice selection of the above at tne lowest prices— H 'torn £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment 3 n lhe largest and choicest stock in Auckland of ■ Conceitinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and otner B bitruments ; also, choice Roman and English Strings I of all kinds, just received, and all the moßt popular ■ Music. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] Just opened I BALL DRESSES, GBEXADINES AND MUSLINS. A. H. DIETHLEM, Shoetiakd-stkeet, ■JJA.Y OF ISLANDS COAL. To Arrive, ex Cutter Fawn, AT TWENTY-SIX SHILLINGS tf TON, I. AT SHIP'S SIDE. FORD, MAILLER, & CO., BREAKWATER ROAD. TxTlbwiN caebT"timber "*■ MERCHANT, AUCKLAND. -SiE-Having charged^ pnbli-ly with stealing a «o Note out of my cash-box, and now finding that «nch chargo was made by me in error, I take this opportunity of apologising to you, and expressing my such charge was made. HoMAg GRAia Auckland, 25th November, 1874. Ttf reference to the above, will Mr *; CAaainfo^thepubHc how his firm became K>sse?sed of the Pro. Note, and how disposed of .' -U I^^aUfuturedate. |^S~ CO-OPEEATi?i~^iAT SUPPLY COMPANY (LIMITED). are 1,800 Shares applied for. Ifc is requisite 10 We 2,000 Shares before a meeting is called. ' Boßiness to commence with New-Year. .*« 'urther particulars, apply to A. PORNWEOf.



Business Cards. gOOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, I LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, AtWM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) \ I 8 A A C S, .'.JL« PLUMBER, GASFITTEE, ANJ> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. \ 51 kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witii the trade. lIGH-STREET, Neab Vulcan Lane, Auckland. DUNOPOETE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, PIA.NOFOB.TK AND HabMOKIUM TUNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address: —Messrs Brown and.Son's Music "Warehouse. FISH& E & 0 0 Wholesale, Shipping, a»d Family Butcher Jttesn street, come; of Durham street, Anck and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In largo quantities. K.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. FamiUe* waited on In town dk suburbs. GEOS&E BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOK MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Good* Always in Btock BEEOB &~~G- BAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. I fci i N O B M A M, teacher ok music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ~\Jy' aftft OC X BHo TH J* Jfct b, v v Soap & Candlb Manttfaotureks, OHAPM gTRIS XT, AUCKLAND. JO A B S O IS, • Home and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury'* Buildings, Quean street. E O B €r B AKEJS S. FREEMAN'S BAT SOAP * CANLDB WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. [a card] BAMXTEL WELLS HoTies, Land, and Commiradon Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, <&>a Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T 0~ R A I G, *9 m FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cool and Firewood Merchant, *c — On Sale, Newcastle and Wanparei Ooal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballaßt, Hobart Town Palinsrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WfHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhantfings, Pcrlm, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, 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 aan Doors, Ac. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed, 12. Wyndham jtreot. "DONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought In any Quantities FOR CAPH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Streetl by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and tte 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 Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, dec—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. , MB FAULDEB, 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, OOL 08, &LA S 8 4.ND PAPBBHANGINGS. HOUBB, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STftEET, N«XT TO BANK OT NIW ZIiIAJJD. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turpi, Zinc White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet maker.' Varnishen, Calico Scrim. Clock *nd Oompau aiuisa Brnahei <&0.. Aa — g_._ __ _, R • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lank, AND FORT-STBEJST. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branchei of the buildinc trade executed. TONE 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 (ba«s to be returned). -Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets. CLARKE BHOTHBRS' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C. P.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. P~olTtlTnd cement. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. pUMET KEEUoINE OIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRB, Fort-street; Or, SAMUEL CoCHRANE * SON. Money. ONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortiand-street. , ' fo/f ONJKI TO LEND, in large and OIL small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply to B-lOTT MEYER •'olicltor, 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO LfrND in large 01 small Bums, at very ow rate of interest- ApplZ H**J Wte Bigh-ntreet.



Business Cards. J3^ EVI TT, GUtf-MAKES, Begs to Inform bis customers and the public gene rally that he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIAJNOFOETES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome .English Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at coat price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t' wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. QIT I BAKEEY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobson-stkkkt. loeing and Ground Sugar Always on Hakd W. R. WADDELL. ALEEED A L E V' WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JTCWEI.LKR. KTC. fjp I M BEE FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sa-xrinUl, Whangapoua. 0. A. HARI.IR. T A M±J tf X FitA JS CIS, tl IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, AWD EIRTETENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now establfshed in one of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Hih Latk Premises), 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, Hand Vases < something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock lngham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXKOhD' White and Gold and BluofiKured T>reakfas>t Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALA>!DIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass ','andlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Itfshe iCaraffe »nd Cnps, Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jiirs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans. Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea uots Spittoons, Jelly Cans, Ac. TO FOLLOW BY THE DVDASPKS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOF O ET K a AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner __i_ «g» a_, H R.H. ttte Dttke us Appointment 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BE OWN & SON H&ve in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Cliappell Bord, (t-c, &c. .., _~. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. 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 Province, Mr H O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has pained 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, 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 LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. Paperha¥gi¥gs. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 AND 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for DiniDg-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings 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 for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call auk Sek Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plaiu an* ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade Is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, ' PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, Ac, 28, AND 30, ViOTORIA-BTRKET, /^HBAP SADD LE E V AND Vj HARNESS. The Undersigned has alw»ys on hand and fe J£fl npr Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock ol yion of Harness gSaddles,Bridles, Whips I™,™ Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber am ntPher'FeS Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits &af all of which will be sold at the lowest price! V°Vve°y description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Ac. made on the premises by experienced workmen or thßeDairs 6 executed promptly and at reasonable rates K^nffor Elliman's celebrated Royal JSmbroca tionforHorses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town,, direc from the Importer and Maker. ;., ( ,, . ! W. S. JONES,



Kerosene. DEYOES BEILLIAKT OIG Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies fer Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy > f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro periy against all chance of a Kerosene accident Ask for DKVOE'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 evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GKOCEES & DEALEES. CO 0 O «2 O fa 3 o * H 3 °- IH H I D M H o ~_ B« « 8 % « fc O g « w « Or? <r? w &ap, i 0 O ft g w «-■ ■ „ * h ft H " Ph (3 °: s i P P i t j



Mercnandise. AD E IAIDB PL OUR. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. jS^OTICE OF KEM.OVAL. H. P. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOWBB QUEEN-STEEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the sublic that they have RBMOVEO to their NKW PREMISES, three doors further up, which has been I signed specially for carrying on in all its branches me requirements cf the riHIP CHANDLERY BUSINESS. The Establishment is now replete with in assortment of first-class Goods selected by our representative) at home H F.a. and Co. would also jail the attention of builders and other 3 that they ilways keep on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the huildiDg trade, &c Just Opened per late arrivals, a arefully selected ami well - assorted Stock, comprising—Twines, Cordage, Codes of fiinjUs, Bunting, Bracket and arp Swinging L*mps (-cry choice). Brass Goods of all oescriptions, S».il Cloth, American Canvas ad Duck, ' wbank, Wire, nnd Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Hpikos, Muntz Metal (genuine). Anchors, < hams, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, Pilots, Oils, l.amp Black, Krushware, Brass Pedestal Comvasses—Copper, brass and Japanned side Mast head and Anchor L gilts. AMBKJCAN Hm; DWAEE, consisting of Sharps and Collies Axes. Bullock Bows and Yokes, Ames'Lfl and SH Spades and bhuvels, !>quarirg * xes, Cheneys fl-mimers, , &C Lickwood'a Cutlery, Sorbj's Cross cut and Pit Saws, Kilos, &c , &o. Tarpaulins ana Kick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEMATITE PAINT. AS H I~P~M B H T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE Br the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BA.KERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOE SHEATHING AND HOOFING BOOTS & SHOJS3. T. H. HALL & CO. AfiDEES EECBIVED FOB /AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Of* KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HA L L & CO. fi OALS! COALS! COALS ! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TONS. Our COAL is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. APEEHANGrINGS, 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 • VABNIS aES —Carriage and House Painters, Cabinet makers. . SUN nisi If S—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GLAS —Polisber, and Rough Plate, Photo and/'rna mental of every description, Sheet, on whichwe have now m*de a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrnsive, etc COLoUItS-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 WOBTH 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AFD JEWELLEET OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION E. BECK Has now perfected Ma arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invites his friends and the public to inspect his S"> OCX of JEWKLLERY AND WATCHES 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 the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of the fl'st quality gold, has per ( haps never in Auckland before been offered. JNo profit wanted the object being only to clear out the i 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 fold or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. All accounts must be sent in at once lor payment, and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once. or th«r wi» b» hftßdsdore; to a solicites fcisssover?



Hotels. H A M E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Cokner or Queen-street and the Wharf. 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 tm equalied 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 Brards of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. EWT" O N HOT EL. ______ SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE VERT BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usua.l prices. J. H. JOUNING, PROPRIETOR. BLLEESLIB HOTEL, ELLKRSLtE, Ib 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, I'ravellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat clean, and com fortably furnished. The taMe is supplied with aU the delicacies of the season. . , It is adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off wuh ta3te and convenience. Parties requiring comfort and good attendance will find all they require at the Ellerslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. T. BULLEN. L B J3 B T 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 ® Marteh's Pale * ° Martells's Da k * 0 Small bottles from j- » Whisky-Greenlees and Colville's .. .. 4 0 Jamieson's .. .. •• •• " r Dunville'3 3 0 Small Bottles from 1 o Wine—Sherrr, Cozen'a 3 0 Sherry, Amontillado o 0 Port, Hunt's 3 b Port, Hunt's three diamond ... .. 5 0 Cawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. ..2 6 Rum—Old Jamaica 3 °, Half uottles 1 *> Imported in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's.. .. .. •• •• 5 6 Marteli's s c Minus" 5 6 Fino Champagne Cognac .. ..6 0 Flasks la 6d&3 0 Geneva—J.D.K.Z., large 4 0 J.UKZ, small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large 5 0 Wolfe's small 2 6 Whisky—Dun vilie's 4 6 S lewart'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 Jt-ints 3 6 Clarets in variety from 3 0 Buttled Ai/e and stout. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. ..0 10 Ale—Pints 0 6 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout— Pints 0 6 Whitbreads-Pints 0 9 Guinness' .Dublin Stout 0 0 Byass's London .. .. .. .. ..13 Whitbread's 13 Jeffery's Edinburgh 13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assohted Cases made up to Obdek. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PI IT BY THK GALLON JAR. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. QKEYHOTJND HOTEL, corner op queen and victoria-streets. Propeietce : MICHAEL OORCOEAN. _______ In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICHAEL CORCOKA.N begs to say that very large additions have bten lately made to the Hotel, which will tend greatly to the convenience of those who favour him with their patronage. BEDROOMS. 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 th« comfort of Travellers. COMMERCIAL EOOM. A commodious room has been opened, having its entrance from Victoria-street, 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 Ol visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard Room is the best in the Province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables evei constructed. MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes thut the good name his house has ever held, and »he splendid accommoda^ tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland o give it their paironsge. HP A U X A N G A. j^ TO COMMERCIAL MEV, TEEATRI GALS, AND OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hall in th heart of Tauran^a TO BE LkT on moderate term by the day, night, or week. | XsHeßffams proznptlv attended to. T. J. HJKWSSAW, XftWWJB*.



„„.«...„,■■■■■-,.■—.■■-! I"'™ Citizens' Ball ■ ~~ I " I riITIZBFS 1 BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQtTIS OF NOK MANBY, AND THE MARCHIOJIESS OF X OEM AN BY. To held at the CHORAL HALL ou THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. OMMITIEE : His Honor George A. Aney, Knight His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russell J. Bmsell J. M. Shera D.'M. l.uckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hou C. J. Tajlor, M.G.A. H.Brett T, Whitson 0. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. Yonder Heyde/M.G.A.M. Montague HonJ. Williamson.MGA. S. Jones W. C. Wilson D. Cruickshank W. J. Hur3t, M.P.C, L. ». Nathan W. H. Kissling B. Tonks. M PC. F. D. Fenton G. M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. fietn' D. L. Murdoch J. Sheehan. M.G.A. Captain Daldy , Colonel Balneavis G. B. Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. 0. Pounds With power to add to their number. TICKETS: Gentlemen JSI 1 0 Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. 0. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. I Amusements. 11 | OTRAWBEERIES and CEEIM! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFKE, AND OTHER KEFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CKOQTTET LAWN. TTNEQTJAIiLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! _ . QPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! || ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that i j GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), i AND ON THK Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW V EAE ' 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. Fall programmes will be published in a few days. CJTRAWBERRIEB and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every mornlDg. Como all, and See these Beautiful Gardens " ' ! TEA. and COFKEE always ready. The Merry-go-Round for Children-FREE jij The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. ■ | p R I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son, Just ,Ri:ceived per. Waitangi, fkom London. having arrived late, will be j SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Qxteev-street. . j rPBE DELICACY OF THE ti~" SEASON. U H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W S H Fresh from the Garden three times daily, a at « £ ROBERT BREWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, 5° QUKEN-STBEET. ST E A W B E E R I E S! STRAWBERRIES!! i Everybody can be supplied with Strawberriea and Cream at Qeorge Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opporite Whit3on'a Old Bxerrexf, j, »n 4 alois to the Nowmarket B»llw»fi I