SUPPLEMENT TO THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR

Printed and published by the proprietors, George McCullaoh Reed, of St George's Bay; and Henry Bbett, ofParneUJ; at their General Steam Printing k Office, Wyndham-street, fin the City of Auckland, New Zealand:— Tuesday, December 29,1874



IjFr7T CLOTHING- MART, OOOMBES' Galatea Suits. nOOMBES 7" - 1/ Paget Suits. O'^OMBES' . Sac Suits. o"Combe0 "Combes 5- .youths' Su^ pOOMBES' {j * Boys' Suits. pOOMBES' OOOMBES' Zouave Suits. 0-^OOMBES 5 Silk Dust Coat OOOMBES' Silk Galatea. pOOMBES 5 » J? o H _ g) £ Black and Blue West of England « 8 l^ancy Texture PAGJfcT COAT and g ss VtSST, to match, in single and D 3 double broasted. SC. would g cail the special attention of Si o gentleman to this line as they |3 £j are very choice Gcods. a OOOMBES' \J • 35s Suits. pOIXMBES' " ~~ \j 45s Bannockbiu-n Suits. O^OOMBES 1 ' -■" 27s Gd Black Paget Coats. n^OMBES' i 2 3 Mew Texture in PAGET & MORN -2 b ING COATS, made equal to any c B garment to order in New Zealand, O « from 30s to 50s. This is a speciailine O 5 which SC. would call the atten j _ ■ tion of gentlemen to. '± >6y are Ho thoroughly shrunk, and are made £> Jj i>- much superior style to uay § & th. generally to be procured 2 3 ready made. ■a pOJMB_!_v Boys' and Youths' Suits, from 18s Gi ____—— pOOMBKS' ~~ Tweed Trousers and Vest, ho - oughly shrunk, our own make, # from 22s Cd pOOMBES' Galatea Jack really a splendide garment pOOMBES' Boys' Cloth'ng, an immense choice _________ Boys' F nicker Suits are worth inspection pOOMBES' Sydney Tweed at 2s lid per yard is worth looking at. A small lot of the line pOOMBES' Sydney Tweed at 3s lid is the best value to be had in Auckland pOOMBES' Stock of Geelong Tweed is the largest and most varied in the market pOOMBES Has the best assorted stock of Gentlemen's Hosiery in New Zea land pOOMBES Has the best selected stock of Boys' and Youths' Hosiery, Sox, Under shirts, &o, in New Zealard pOOMBES Has the most varied stock and the best value in Men's, Youths', and Boys" Underclothing in Auckland. COOMBES' Silk Sox. GOOMBES' Shirts. GOOMBES' Silk and Merino Undershirts. pOOMBES' Gauze Undershirts and Pants. OAMUEL COOMBES Offers to Tailors an advantage they cannot get elsewhere, namely, short lengths of Tweed at wholesale priceß. pOOMBES' Stock of White Shirts Is the bes _ and largest in this city. .Samuel coombes" Would call the attention of Gentle menlotheNewiZealand FlaxSdiirt " Phormium tenax," {made for all sizes. A beautiful article, in gentlemen's wear, in three qualities. 0-= —' SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, QUEEN-STREET, , AUGKsLAND j



B A U » A INS IN SILKS, STAYS, ETC. M- & 0. MILNE Have Just Received . A LARGE ASSORTME OE VERY RICH FRENCH BROCHE SILKS, In all the new and fashionable shades, which they offer to the public FOR 5s 6d ; USUAL PRICE, 7s 9d. Also, a CASE of FRENCH CORSETS. A TECIDED BARGAIN. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW AND CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, Including— Plain and Figured Lustres, Muslins, Grenidiocs. Prints BOges, Black Silks Plain end Figured Coloured Silks, / Japanese eilks, Tussore Silks, 4 c, &c, &c. THE MILLINERY AND MANTLE DEPARTMENT be found replete with all the latest fashions. OU [FITTING OF ALL KINDS, g Including— Boy's and Men's White Shirts Boy's and Men's Coloured Shirts Undershirti, Drawers Collars, lies, Scarfs, &c , &c. HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, TWEEDS, SHIRTING 3. HOUSEHOLD LINENS of all kinds. M. & C. MILNE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 AND 224, QUEEN-STREET.] r OOSGEAVB & CO. to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they have taken the Store at present in the occupation of MESSRS. CRUICKSHANK * IN HIGH STREET, For the purpose of carrying on their WgHOLESALE BUSINESS, But will be unable to take possession untl the Messrs. Cbuiokshank & Co. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES in QUEEN-STREET Now in course of completion. MESSRS. COSGRAVE & CO. t>» g therefore compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS OE DBAPEBT & MEN'S CLOTHING AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN NEW ZEALAND g& The SALE commenced on SATURDAY, the 10th of October, and will continue untl they take possession of their WholesaleJWarehouse. «T g~A 5 E ~e * For Sale by the Undersigned, ex Wonga Wonga, 500 SACKS CHEVALIER BARLEY. A sample. hendersonTmacfarlane.



J M. L a.. SN O X ** * ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established 1864. £££35 AND INTERESTS COLLECTED. I 4 tl^ ?^^Y EBTED FOX CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED v^??^ TIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. JfJ^l? PASS Al>-A «a»y comfortable four Price LiecT 86 ' fro«hold allotment, 33 x 0 For Sale four Allotments off Liverpool-street City, each 50 x 70.-Price, LIOO an allotment mn-'ISIS it 4 Haraplpi. Waikato. a comfortable little Homestead, with 60 acres of Land all fenced, and a large portion in grass. AU furniture, tools to£ Wjy be sol d with the farm- " the owner is leaving the country. Price, L 125 l^co^ri- 10.?/^ 01"33. 3^66*' a fine Allotment lit Bf°«8 f °« rh" *H°tment is situated in the choicest part of Syaionds-street, and will bo sold cheaap.— Price, L 4 5s per foot OjnEETUNOA— For Immediate Sale, the following choice properties in Onehunga. A comfortable awe'ling-house with one acre of freehold at the corner of Church-street. Price, LIBO. Also large Building Allotment near the Beach, close to Gibbon's Timber Wharf Price, L 4 per foot Also, four Allotments the centre of Queen-stredt, near the Scotch Church ; rent 33x90 P,i ce , L 25 each Also, three Allotl ments near the Grange. Price, etch BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN-- RESIDENCE-For Immediate Sale, a beautiful Suburban Residenco containing six rooms, together with wash house, bath room, and every convenience There is about an acre of freehold all tastefully laid out, and pianted with the choicest trees, shrub 3, and flowers, Also a stable fowl hou«e, gig houso, etc Tliis residence is situated within about lea m'nutes' walk of Queen street, and is a most desirable residence for a business man Price, LBOO FOR IMMEDIATE SALE—An unimproved Farm of 113 acres of really good land in the Bambay Settle ment. —Pi ice, 30s per acre TO FARMERS AND OTHEKS-For Immediate bale—A Bargain—A choice Farm of 300 acres in the rising district e.f Te Rorl, hear Alexandra, Waikato. There are 260 acres of the Farm fenced, and 160 acres subdivided aud l«d down in good grass. There is a comfortable five-roomed residence upon the tarm ; also, a Stockyard, &c -Price, LI2CO WELLINGTON-STREET' - A good six-roomed Hou.:.e, w.th freehold allotment. Price. L 250 Cor Sale, a comfcrtab c six-roomed House fn Painell The House stands upon a freehold allot ment. 60 x 100, and has a good well of water, ahe Allotment is aU planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and commands a beautiful view. Price,L4oo TO FARMERS &N£> INT KIN DING SETPLKRS- For !?ale, one of the choicest Varms in the rising distriU of WMhnte. This beautiful estate contains 850 acre 3of fine fertile Land, 650 acres of which are fenced, and a large portion laid down, n rich pasture. There is a comfortable family residence and all nece?sary outbuildings upon tho farm The property adjoins one of the leading AVaikato town ships, and offers in consequence, innumerable advantages to a gentleman with a family. The j ropost-d railway will p.-ss within a few yards of the residence : the farm is really go^d land, well watered throughout, and affords an excellent oppoitunity to a bona fide settler.—Price, L 6 10s per acre. Farm of 852 acres at the North Cape, good land with lartje water frontage and small Island. Price, L 220 KARANGAHAPEROAD— A BARGAIN-A large freeh Ad allotment 06 x 100, with all the buildings erocted iheroon—Price, L 2 0 I'UK KOii;*:— Vann of 170 acres, adjoining the late Farm of Mr Burn. There is a small building upon tha Ferm, and a beauti/ul stream running through it.— lo2d. WaUCA'J'O- Farm of 100 acres at Paterangi, 3 mile 3 from Alexandra, with small House and every convenience. Price, £4 10s au acre. *»* For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J M. Lennox's onr Monthly List in Weekly Herald ALBERT HOTEL WINE AND SPIBIT STORE, QUEEN STREET Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. Brandy—Hennessy's Pale 4 0 Martsll's Pale 4 0 MartelU's Da k 4 Small bottles from 16 Whisky— Greenlees and Colvllle's .. ..4 0 Jamieson's ~40 Dunville's 3 6 Small Bottles from 10 Wine—Sherry, Cozens 3 6 Sherry. Amontillado .. ~ .. 5 0 Port, Hunt's 3 0 Porr, Hunt's three diamond .. ..5 0 Cawarra, Lindeman'3 Pints .. ..2 0 Rum—Old Jamaica 3 0 Half Bottles 10 Imp orted in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's.. .. 5 0 Martell's 6 0 Hines' 5 0 Fine Champagne Cognac .. ..6 6 Flasks .. .. . .. .. Is6d&3 0 Geneva—J.D.K.Z., large 4 0 J.D.KZ , small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large 5 6 Wolfe's smaU 2 0 Whisky—Dunville's 4 0 Stewart's Kirkliston 3 0 Old Tom—Burnett's and Booth's 4 0 Ginger Wine—Bernard's 3 0 Champagne-Clodo and Baker's 0 0 Pints 3 0 Clarets In variety from 3 0 Bottled Ale and Stout. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. •• 010 Ale—Pints 0 6 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—Pints 0 6 Whitbread's—Pints .. .. * 0 9 Guinness' Dublin Stout .. .. .. •• 0 0 Byass's London Jo Whitbread's } ; Jeff cry's Edinburgh .. ..13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assorted Cases made up to Obdeb. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PI IT BY HE ' >T ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. QREYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-streets. Proprietor : MICHAEL CORCORAN. In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICHAEL CORCORAN begs to say-that veryjarge additions have been 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, every thing being new, and got up in the latest style. BATHS. twt, TTnt and Cold Baths are always ready, and eve^o?venience Cwill be found in them tor the comfort of Travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. constructed. __ MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes that the good name a&sssasarssgrffßßSi 1 o give it their patronage.



•EXTENSIVE S ALE OP 1 FURNITURE, CARPETS,, &c, &c. _ WINKS & HALL Intend SELLING OFF the whole of their present Stock, in order to make room for Large Shipments daily expected per Asiaye, Cospatrlck, and Glenori. They have re-marked all the Goods at greatly Reduced Prices ; and to ensure a Cash Sale a FURTHER REDUCTION OF 10 PER CENT Will be made on all Cash Sales. The Stock is large and well assorted, comprising aU the most Modern Designs and Materials for House > Furnishing. A Large Assortment of DRAWING-ROOM SUITES IN WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY, & Covered in Damask, Reps, Arra3, and bilk Damasks. WALNUT CHEPFONIERS, With Marble Tops, Glass Backs and Doors ; SHAPED, OVAL, AND LOO TABLKS ; WHATNOTS, CANTERBURYS, DAVENPORTS CARD, -COFFEE. READING, AND OCCASIONAL TABLES. DINING-ROOM SUITES, i* MAHOOANY, OAK, AND RIMU SIDEBOARDS ; DINER-WAGGONS, BUTLERS' TRAYS; DINING-TABLES, With Patent Extending Screws ; OAK 4.ND RIMTJ HALL TABLES AND CHAIRS. ( ___ j BEDSTEADS : Brass, Iron, Mahogany, Rimu, and Kauri B.dstead and Cots; AHOGANY MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS AND DRESSING-TABLES ; TOILET SERVICES; GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES; CHE.VAL AND TOILET GLASSES; Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Commodes, Towel Horses, English and American Cane-seat and Wood Chairs ; A Large Stock of Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster and Dutch CARPET S; FELTS, AND FELT SQUARES, AMD HEARTHRUGS. FLOOR-CLOTHS, AU Widths, from 2ft Bin to Isft Coir, Manilla, and China Mattings Coir and Wool Mats and Door Slips DsnsihF.Bejp, Pikintiolbs, Tapesliy Hangings Silk Damasks, Arras, and Brocatelles Chintzes and Cretones Lace, Net, Muslin, and Leno Curtains Brass Cornices and Cornice-Poles Fringes Loops and Tassels, Border! A great variety of Trimmings and Ottoman Tassels BILLIARD CLOTHS; BLANKETS AND QUILTS, FEATHER BEDS, BOLSTERS, AND PILLOWS; Spring, Hair, Wool, Flock, and Flax MATTRESSES PERAMBULATORS. W. and H. having Large Workshops/can make up every description of Furniture on the shortest notice. Shippers and the Trade supplied at Wholesale prices . 10 PER CENT. FOR CASH. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! Agents for|the GROVER AND BAKER SEWING , MACHINES. Every Requisite in Silks, Cottons, Needles, Oils, Ac., &., &fc WINKS & HALL, Wholesale and Retail SABINET-MAKERS and UPHOLSTERS, AND CARPET. WAREHOUSEMEN. Shortland-street. ■ • •-.•■■



BRAFSTON & EORSTEE HOUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS, i GASFITTERS. COPPER SMITHS, BSASS FINISHERS, AND BELL HANGERS, ETC., Masefield's Buildings, Albert street. Estimates given for all classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to allsj^parts of the fPHE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE ANDTHARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OE NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000, unlimited liability. The large and steady Increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. ■ It is conducted on sound principles, and Is widely known f. r liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. I Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of < insured. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE. Head Office—Pbikcess-&treet, Dunedin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING. DIRECTORS: James Anderson, Esq. Oeorge Young, Esq. James Curie, Esq. L. Thoneman, Esq. David Baxter, Esq. G. F. Reid, Esq. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Store, 'Warehouses, Dwelling-houses, &c, at cuirentrates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on Hud or at sea, and either on valued or open Policies, on the most favourable erms. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurer will participate in tbe Profit? of the Company, GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province of • Auckland DELIA BLE INDEMNITY Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OB" NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of. Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, l AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices- 25, Queen-street C> OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. EIRE DEPARTMENT. Risks on aU description of property accepted as heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. Equitable claims wUI ever be liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. LIFE DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has been withdrawn, except as regards existing policies, GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. July 10,1874. TfICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels aken on favourable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Queen-street. TTBE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest rates. . Auckland Branch Offices : I 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manages. rriHISTLE HOTEL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET,'AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OE WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, JouetV Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And other choice brands. ASSORTED CASES MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : STRICTLYfCASH. ®m Spirits Overproof,' the same as from Bonded Store, sold in any quantity. J M. McLACHLAN 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard > lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yardj J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 8s 3d per yard ( J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-01oth,!3s.3d^)er yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND, OFTOSITE WELLESLEY-STEEET



AUCKLAND and ONEHUNGA COACHES. TIME table: Leave Onehucga: Leave Auckland: 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 12 30 p m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday Nights: 6 30 11.30 * rri he U NDERSIGNED 'IAVB ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.css'KS, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteU's, in wood and case W.I. RUM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY-Dunville's, Greenless and Colvilles, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, and DunviUe s and Stewart's In cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's. Burnett's, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co 's, quarts and pints GENEVA—Anchor, Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands GINGER WINE, in qr-casks CuAßET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Jnllen, &c. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curacoa, and Sarsapirllla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomper anzen CHAMPAGNE-Cliquot's, Perrier, Jouet's Moet Collin's Moselle quarts and pints Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's Deventish, Tennet's and Alisop's ALE IN BULK-Bass's No 3, Bass's Pale and Marrian's Pale, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass's, Blood's and Guinness's LIMK JU'CE CORDTAL, pints and quarts OROCERIE , comprising B.dmont, Stearine, [Ozo kerit, Fields and Parafln Candles, Crusli"d T oaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines. &c, TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS—No 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beurne, Aquila de Oro, ar.d Alonzo Carech^ TOBACCO— Ragland Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, &c. PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, and red stone color, genuine ground, and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead,/ White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLE and HO A RE'S VARNISHE3— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 10 1-gallon tins CORDAGE-Europe, Manilla, and Bolt Rope, Spun yarn, and Hambroline All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muntz Metal, 10 to 220z Composition Nails for ditto Hoop Iron, Jin, 18 W.G. Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron. 7 BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. O ATTERIES FOR SALE Early in March next, the Two Batteries and Plant, lately the property of the New Zealand Quartz Crushing tnd Gcldminir.g Ctrcpany, situated Coromandcl, will be offered for sale by public auction, if not privately disposed of. Full paiticulars can be obtained from the late manager, Mr Arthur Pittar, Coromandel, who has thority lo sel', or from BRIGHT * RAIT, Liquidators, 8. Winchester Buildings, London. BUSINESS PRE MISES TO BE LET. To be Let, for a period of five months, certain.from Ist January, 1875, the undermentioned Business Sites in the Bunding known asj.the Old Supreme Court house :— 1. Site No 9, corner of Queen-street and Vietoria street, formerly occupied by Mr Dornweß Bntchor 2. The premises known as " The Cash Palsce," now occupied by Mr W. L. Roth 3. The corner premises opposite the Thistle Hotel, formerly occupied by Mr Messenger, Butcher 3. The corner premises opposite the Thistle Hotel formerly occupied by Mr. Messenger, Butcher 4. Site No 14, adjoining the premises of Mr D. B ■ Queen-street. Tenders wiU be received for renting any of the above premises at the Superintendent's office up to 12 o'clock on the 29th instant. Rents to be paid weekly. For the Superintendent. __ _ R. B. LUSK, " Provincial Accountant. Provincial Treasury, Decembir 21,1874. By appointment to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES PERGUSSON, CTEINRIOH KOHN, JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to nil Large and WeU-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selecled, and of the Newest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consists of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of the public to his LARGE AND BUPERIOR STOCK OP GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OP SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are the best known manufacturers of the home market. Note the address:— —;,—__ HBINHICH KOHN, J E W EL L E QUEEN-STREET. . N~~ " SALE by the Undersigned : — Anderson and Mowat's Oatmeal, in 515 ana 50-lb bags Anderson and Mowat's Pearl Barley J. and T. Meek's Oatmea GEO. W. BINNEY. V"EW ZEALAND FERNS. HANDSOMELY-BOUND BOOKS OF FERNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. EXTBACT EBOM LETTEB RECEIVED BY T. C»AN tvell.—"The collection of ferns shewed me were correctly named and beautifully preserved."—J. B. Hooker, F.R.S.L.S.; Royal Gardens, Kew, London. " The book is exactly the kind of thing to choose for a present."—New Zealand Herald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Cross. All Ferns mounted by T. Cranwell bear his name and address. May be obtained of "Champtaloup and Cooper, Upton and Co., Wayte, Cranwell and Co; or of T. Cranwell, PameU,



TTT A N^T ED KNOWN, THAT ROULLION'S JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES !AT 3s 6d PER PAIR, Abb to .be Obtained ax DYSON'S TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the City Hall. , m H O" M P SON'S GLOVE-FITTING £ORSETS, 3s lid, AND LARGE VARIETY OF OTHER MAKERS! EQUALLY CHEAP. CHOICE UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY-WARE AT R. W. DYSON'S, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. AGENTS FOR THE "STAR.' The Star can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m. :— Dedwood—Mr Brown, Dedwood Store Ponsonby Roac— Mr McKtnstry, Ponsonby Store Kakangahape BoAD-Mr Y. Warren, Sydenham "-""Store ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Newmarket—Mr Witheford, Ironmongery Store Kybeb Pass—Mr Burns, Grocery Btore ;Mr Taylor, Grocery Store „ _ • _. ONEautiQi.—Mr Gilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store kgo vcr Otauuhu—Mr J. Hall, Post-office „_._'_, P\r'.: cli.—Miss Ryan. Grocery »-tore ; Mr R. Brown, Grocery Store : Mr Augur, Grocery Store North Shore—Mr O. Mays, Grocery Store ;Mr Duder, Grocery Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store Wellington-street—Mr Todd, Grocery Store ;Mr Higglns, Wellington Hotel. T>AY OP ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that en and after the Ist January, 1875, the price of Coal and Slack, delivered at the Company's Mines, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, will be as follows : — COAL 12s per ton SLACK ..' 7s per ton By order of the Board of Directors, J. A. GILFILLiN, Secretary. 10, Insurance Building, Auckland, November 30,1874. . BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MOUMENTS, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand INSCRIPTIONS ACCURATE AND BEAUTIFUL. " Plans and Prices Free from JOHN LEGGE, . Soulptor. Aberdeen, Scotland V~Y REOKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, ' And] see that each ball is wrapped in paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its splendid quality has caused a host of inferilOl imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers.^ fi ftATE ETJ L— CO M PORT IN G EP.P S'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural aws which govern the'operation of disgestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has Provided our breakfast tables with a J^525 beverage which may save us many heavy doctors bills."— Civil Service Gazette. Manufacture of CocoA.-"We *£ °£ W T j£™» an account of tho process adopted by Messrs James Epps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, to their works in the Euston-road, London. — Bee rticle in Cassells Household Gwide. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled thus :— JAMES EPPS &, C 0., HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly; . Works Diana Place, Euston Road, London. "TvEVONSHIRE - CIDER. GENUINE DEVONSHIRE CIDER Imported direct from England, on Sale at HANCOCK'S UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, COBNEB OP Queen and Welleslby-street. CHRISTMAS, PICNIC, AND BOATING PARTIES Supplied,with Hampers of Assorted "Wines.and Spirits of the best quality at the Lowest Ruling Prices. N,8.—1, 2, 3, and 4 Star Brandies On Sale. TJABE OPPORTUNITY. MRS RAYNES, OP ST LEONARD'S HOUSE, BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PARNRLL, Offers for.Sale the whole of her Furniture, complete in every particular, together with the Lease of the Premises. Being about to leave Auckland, she will give the whole of the Stock at a most reasonable price. The position of the house for a Private Boarding Home is one of best in Parnell, situated on ParneU Rise, of easy access to the City, and very healthy. The] furniture Is almost new, and in first class order. * mHAMES H O T E L, AUCKLAND, Corner ov Queen-street anj> thb Whabt. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). ThU wftU-lmown 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 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 Brards of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES STOUT on draugh or in bottle.