The Evening Star.

Vol. V.-No. 1,501.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1874. ~

[Price : ONE PENNY.



I Shipping "T~USTEALABIAN Jt3l STEAM NAVIGATION kCO.'S First-class Steamers. JjTAND MELBOURNE, AND QUEENSLAND PORTS ; PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. Hailsteamship Cyphrenes, TboD, Commander, expected on or aber.-will leave as above six hours passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. nVEELAND MAI~L \J ROOTE TO EUROPE VIA HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO. AND HEW YORK. in Steam Navigation Company under the Governments of New South bw Zealand, for Conveyance of Her l] , Cyphrenes, :as Wood, Commauder, expected on ifcer 24, wdl leave for Honolulu and : hours after arrival. >assageand all particulars apply to H. M. JERVis/ DURST SHIP F()E L ' LONDON. The favourite regular Trader y of Auckland, 'ill sail at an early date, i Cabins in tbe Saloon disengaged iassage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., ibkland, ber 23,1574. □[ENEY ELLIOTT UL MARINE SURVEYOR, ICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR WARDING AGENT, d Store "C." for Goods Warehoused or for Examination. d Shipping Business promptly at !_,__,, »v — -~_Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. ice: Queen street Wharf A*. A XJVKLA&D AND Wfr^S. Q. NORTH SHORE STEAM j|MY^>-FERRY COMPANY (Limited). Dv Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ocing' the week days at 8.16 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 iU.IO p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and I p.m. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.45, i 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at li«.m,; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. h Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore 3»daring the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a.m., 112.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30. 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. its North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; it 1 SO, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trip 3 ((Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves ; instead of 12 30. aiday leaves Auckland 1.0.80 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, \i, 4.50, 6.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. n North Sh(,re 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, ,4,4.30, 5. and 6pm. NigUt, 8. The 1.30 trip lOTDport Wharf 'm.~ Qhe 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 6.5 p m. trips iDevonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9am., and ud 6.30 p.m. trips from. Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, I Manager. O T I C E. [OVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAN DUB WORKS, pc undersitmed, in returning thanks for the [rapport received during the last twelve years M'jrm our friends and customers that taving ited the erection of our extensive Works at isnd, comprising all the latest improvements in nd Machinery, we are now in position to four various brands of Soap and Candles of the n. quality at prices which defy competition. , WARNOCK BROTHERS, CKLAND SOA" AND CANDLE WORKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office—D urham-strket, Next door to Messrs Roberton & Co. fUSICAL NOTICE. H. CUCKSEY, MUSIC-3ELLEER, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO SO, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City HaU),. i, S. CUCKSEY begs to inform his. numerous nil and the public generally that he bias added to Imiinm a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and ITIONERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga s, Periodicals, Ac , by every mail, iwofortes sad Harmoniums A very large and ' » selection cf the above at tne lowest prices— v i£l2. Forjale or hire on the deferred payment ' largest and choicest stock in Auckland of atoms, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other lunents; also, choice Roman and Kiuglish Strings lUnds, just received, and all the most popular I H. CUCKSEY, IJbaie and Retail Music-!- seller and I Stationer. 11 [ESTABLISHED 1863..] WS. T OPENED Z . BALL DRESSES, ,JENADTNES AND MUSLINS. A. H. DIETHLEM, Bhoetland-stre:et. |AY OP ISLANDS COAL. To Arrive, ex Cutter Fat vs, [TWENTY-SIX SHILLING!1.3 * TON, AT SHIP'S SIDE. EOJRD, MAILLER, & CO., BREAKWATER ROAD. ,0 EDWIN CAKE, .TIMBER MERCHANT, AUCKLANL». i £jFaTine cnar Sed you publMy wit h stealing a •id, utof my cash-hox, and now finding that I^Mge was made by me in error.. I take this w^iy of apologising to you, and ex pressing my vat such charge was made. Imi. _, THOMAS CRAIG. 15«Mand, 25th November, 1874. inference to the above, will Mr «S6^ B'!Dform tfle public how his fii:m became j3»«et the Pro. >ote, and how dispDsed of 1 If Wa at a future date. v^____^ THOMAS CRAIG-. ffiE 00-OPisEATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY (LIMITED). ** «c 1,800 Shares applied fo;r. It is rectuisite Te 2,000 Shares before a meeting is catfed. eBB t° commence with New-Year. farther particulars, apply to Ij^Z A. DORNfWELL. I A U E A ~N~G A. COMMERCIAL MEN, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. lie i ■ « ofrmt mi most commodious Hill in the m rfli awai »Ra TO BE LET on mod crate terms I»C»,DIRht'orweek. A* I*®* promptly attended to. T. J. HENSHAW, tauranga. :1,m>...



—■>-w.^n m MWKmM l mi__,_mi»__«___n T . || II HI Business Oar&s*. jgOOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, ' LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A i~S~~A ~A. 0 S, X-&_« PLUMBER, GASFITTEB, AND WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass worlc re-bronzed and re-laquered_ Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HI GH-S. TREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auck.la.nd. piANO FORTE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoportk and Harmostom Tuneb, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. "pISH£ B & O O •a- Wholesale, Shipping, ar>d Family Butcher Quesn streat, comer ot Durham street, Aucfe and. Poultry of all kinds di-anned to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in largo quantities. N.B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony npon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q20B&B BLACK & Co 7, V* WHOLESALE BOOT & BHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PEEECE & GEAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaiii's Buildings, _ Queen-street, Auckland. Ml S'j IS OJRM AN, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. W AKNOOK BBOTR.B R B, f V 50f1.3? & CANDIiK MANTTPAOTTrB.JEBS, OHAnit STREET, AUCKLAND. T C A JB S 0 H f *F • House and Land Agent, Rant and Debt Collector, Stlchbtury's Buildings,. Queen street. O. 1 O E G B A X BBS. \A FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLD3 WORKS. Cash Bnyars of Tallow. |_. cabd ] BAMUEL W B L L B House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, ■So. Loans arranged. Office: 12fi, Quoon utreat (throe doors below the Union Bark.) T 0 ~R A I G, •J * FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Ccfl and Firewood. Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Paliu«rs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. * W' FHILL IP P 8 * SO N, « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanprinsjr., Scrim, Paints, Oil*. Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as'u Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham Jtreet. TJTONES■! 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 and 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, &c—Residence : Top of Grey street. 96, east side. ME FAULDEE, 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, COLOB, GLA S 8 *ND paperhangings. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Nbxx io Bank or Nxw Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compajs Glasses Brashes &c. &c. __ - - - _ _ _ 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vuloak Lane, AND Fobt-stbekt. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches o! 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. CILAEKE BEOTHEJRB' f (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. DOETLAO CEMENT. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-stre c t East. ' pOMET EJ.EEOGIJNE OIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRE, Fort-street; Or, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Money. MONEyTtCMLEND 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 EiJOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LfrND in large or small sums, at very ow rate of interest.— Apply alshley.j icito [i High-street.



■ Business Cards. J)., EVITT, Gra-MAKBB, Begs to inform his customers and the public gene rally that he has B REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOFORTES AND •*" HARMONIUMS. h/iw I£™?' "I? ? n.Sale> a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debam, 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 Hobson-street. 0I T T BAK EB V ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTOKY, HOBSON-HTKKIST. lOSINO AND GBOVND SuOAB ALWAYS OH HAHrj, W. R. WADDELL. A L FEED ALEY' WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Mkrsks. Ridlkv and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELL KB. ETC. Tl I M BEE W Q T> n 1 T "B 250,000 EEET SAWN TIMBER, At tho Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; »Ibo, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. O. A. HAJRL.IS. TAMES JR TITAN CIS, *J IMPOUTKB. OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Premirfs), where he is opening the fo'lowing Shipments of Goods :— ExFERNDALF: Extra-cut Tumblers and WiDe Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Viand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOID- White and Gold and Blueflirured breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE FEB ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, I'ishe iCarafTo > nd Cups, Plain »nd Cut Nobbier Tumblerß, 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 HYDASPFS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOF OR TKB AND HARMONIUMS. PianofortkTunkr «*sj),<ja» H.R.H thk Dttkk bit Appointment -«p&#%&(si' of Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Biird, aL-c , <f;c. 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 Facories 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, I 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 PBICEB. 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 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 MouldiDgs for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call and See Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an 1 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, &c, 28, and SO, Victobia-stbket, nHBAP SAD D LEE V AND \J HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive vet Hydaspes. a large and varied Stock of pverv description of iHarness, Saddles, Bridles Whips, SDurs.Comb.. Brushed. Kbeecaps, india-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices F E^S^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. sTjones, mmtamXß^^^^gmX-m.



ffljaain —ii* ■ ii"iiiiiiiiiifWwn-«iigai»iSsx^ Kerosene. DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OH, 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 perty against all chance or a Kerosene accident. Ask for DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1573 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in tho evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. i'i'''*A7^ To GEOCERS & DEALERS. m 4 O D O a| O h H ° .H 9 o & g *s H __ W r_ 02 n tf Ho Z. CO r-l m JB O g H H ** w 3 ft w & a p. § I 0 Mo.fi a W*< m W ° s o *° % <



M?M_l__M_____f.^W__FDW_P_^w__wWM^__^B MWm || ffl M^ Merchandise- ADELAIDE FLOUR. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. J^OTICJfI- OF EEMOVAL. H. P. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOWEB QUEEN-STBEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public that they have REMOVED to their NEW PREMISES, three doors further up, which has been d'signed specially for carrying on in all its branches the requirements of the SHIP CHANDLERY BOSIMESS. The Establishment is now replete with an nssortment of first-class Goods selected by our representative at homo. 11 F.a. and Co. would also call the attention of builders and others that they always keup on hand it good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the building trade, &c Just Opened per late arrivals, a arefully selected and well - assorted Stock, comprising—Twines, Cordage, Codes of Signals, Bunting, Bracket and Harp Swinging Limps (?ery choice), Brass Goods of all descriptions, Snil Cloth, American Canvas a>'d Duck, fcwbank. Wire, and Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, Muntz 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 Ii.xj.vX>AVAKE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bows and Yokes.Ames' La and SH Spades and Shovels, KquariDg Axes, Cheney's Hammers, *c , &c. Lockwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Cross-cut asd Pit Saws, Files, &c , &c. Tarpaulins and Rick Covers of all sizes always on hand Ageats for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEMATITE PAINT. or FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE Br the Undersigned finest QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in GOs and 100a OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. AfiDEES EECEIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS WYNDHAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TUSS. Our COAL is 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. APEE 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. VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery, English and Colonial Glue. GLASft—Polished and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on whichwe have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc, White, Staining Colours. Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. COLOURS—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casksand 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 WOSTH 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLERY OE THE FINEST DESCRIPTION E. BECK , Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. Be now invites his friends and the public to inspect his STOCK of JEWELLERY 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 ratch the eye and deceive. Ihe selection and chiste de fign of the goods, of the fist quality gold, has per haps never in ucklan'd 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 ha? b*en 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 wdl be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



j Hotels. \m HJ AM E S HO T E L,| AUCKLAND, Corner of 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 ORDTNARV 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 Fine3t Brards of SPIEITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. M B f T O~N HOTE L. SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at ususd prices. J. H. JOUN IN G, PROPRIETOR. ELLEESLIE HOTEL, ELLERSLIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Oneliunfja. As a respectable private Hotel it is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalids, Captains of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably furnished. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslle Gardens, which are laid off with taste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort and good attendance will find all they require at the Elleislie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. T. BULLEN. Drapery. TXT E A T T R A V NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to draw special ntlon to his GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING, MERCERY, AND TAILOEING 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 selection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen faced GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every description GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &c, &c* < GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND 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 WRIGHT, whose abilities are too well known to require comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and thoroughly shrunk. NO MACHINE WORK. r COSGEAVB & CO Beg to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they have taken the Store at present in the occupation of MESSRS. CRUICKSHANK * CO. IN HIGH STREET, For the purpose of carrying on their WHOLESALE BUSINESS, But will be unable to take possession until the Messrs. Crtjiokshank & Co. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES IN QUEEK-STREET Now in course of completion. MESSRS. COSGRAVE & CO. Are therefore compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS or DBAPPBT & MEN'S CLOTHING AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHE*RD OF IS NEW ZEALAND &_W The SALE commenced on SATURDAY, the 10th of October, and will continue unti they take possession of their Wholesale Warehouse. Jgf



I Citizens' Ball. .TIITIZENS' BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQUIS OF NOR MANBY, AND THK MARCHIONESS OF NORMAN BY. To be held at the CHORAL HALL ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. COMMITTEE: His Honor George A. Ataey, Knight His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russell J. Russell J. M. Shera D. M. Luckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon C. J. Taylor, M.G.A. H.Brett T, Whitson O. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. VonderHeyde,M.G.A. M. Montague Hon J. Williamson,MGA. Dr Pollen W. C. Wilson D. Cruickshank W. J. Hurst, M.P.C. L. D. Nathan W. H. Kissling B. Tonks, M.P.C. F. D. Fenton G. M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. Hean D. L. Murdoch J. Sheehan. M.G.A. Captain Daldy Colonel Balneavis G. E. Owen James "Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. C. Pounds With power to add f o their number. TICKETS : Gentlemen £110 Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. 0. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. Amusements- QTRAWBERRIES and CRE&H! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! OPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON THK Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'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. FuU programmes will be published in a few days. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFEES always ready. The Merry-go-Round for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. Q R I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT or THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son, Just [Received pee Waitangi, EKOM LoNroN. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, QtXEEff-street. THHE DELICACY OF THE P* SEASON. O H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W 9 M Fresh from the Garden three times daily, a ** « . AT 0 ROBERT BRE WIN'S, W CQ NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, P° Queen-stkeet. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style i ■___ STJAf B.EEHIEB! STRAWBERRIES! 1 Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries 1 and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whitaon's Old Brewery, and close to the Newmarket Railway.