The Evening Star.

1 V-r V »—No. 1,406

.luoxland, N.S- EIIID iV, AUGC7ST 14, 1874

rPßios: ONK PENNY.



*^~J; iP Shipping. V^ it A USTEALASIAS I —: h J=*- STEAM NAVIGATION IV, *«,-'ft,tsY' CO-'S First-class Steamers. :W fo SI?TEY AND MELBOURNE, ANI - - §-g.p QUEENSLAND POUTS. Hht aplendid new steamship "Victoria, 2,100 tons, J. T. Durreli,, Commander, is ai) pointed to leave for the above ports on MONDAY next, 17th instant, at 12 noon. For freight or passage, and ail particulars, apolv t( H..M. JERVIS, Agent! i quifedTormalities haS not been complied -- with. -•■ The House decided oil the voices not to $ receive the petition. INSPECTION OF MACHINERY. . When this Bill was being considered Mr O'Neill endeavoured to introduce a clause limiting the day's work of engine-drivers and others in charge of machinery to eight hours, :o but this was defeated by 23 to 5. dot.t rsS£^ B £^ s^D macTamaneC Agents. ».?3& TT ° R MELBOURNE >|||P§\ -*- DIRECT. ■^sf&ESsW The Fine Ship Miltiades, 1,452 tons, P. A. Perritt, Esq., Commander, will sail for the above port direct in a few days. Has splendid saloon accommodation. For freight or passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. A T7OS BAG LA N VIA gPj^ X 1 "WAIKATO. ntgrrri The Cutter Dawn "Will leave Onehunga as above on MONDAY, 17th instant. For freight or passage?apply to JAMES W. WALLER, Auckland and Onehunga. ifL. ~R IX~ A TVTTTTT A TT C - C -i ~A< dM~~£. IV? •" «J •&■"■ v b;JL AM Tarn O'Shanter Will leave the Governrrent Wharf, Onehtmga, for Waluku, Awitu, and otrer Stations, carrying good 3 and passengers as follows :— Leaves Onehunga. Returning from Waiuku, &c. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, high water Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, high water Also, For Cornwallis, Huia, Paratnti, and Awitu Sawmills (weather permitting), every Friday, at 10 a.m. JAMES W. WALLER, Agent. Auckland, August 8, 1874. iO^ OEGULAB TEADBRS AUCKLAND & LYTTBLTON. vSESSBSk'U.fi tj jj e Clipper Brigantines Flirt and Ryno. Best care taken of goods. Never damage cargo. For freight or passage apply to D. H. WcKENZIE, Custom House-street. A UCELAND AND NORTH CL SHOKE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The p.s. TAKAPXTNA leaves Auckland for North Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a.m., and 1.30, 2.30, 3 30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 p.m. NIGHT TRIPS.—B, 10, and 11. SUNDAY. -10.30 a.m. ;1,2,3, 4, 5, and 6, p.m. Kight, 8.30. Leaves North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. and 11.30 a.m ; and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.15 p.m. At night—7.2o, 8.30, and 10.20. The p.s. DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood side during the week days at 8 15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a m.; 1 30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Wocdside 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, 3.16, and 5.30 p.m. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, Kay 7, 1874 Groceries. gU &AEI-CHEAP! CHEAP! JOHN BLAIB, Grocer. 223, Queen-street, Auck land, begs to state that owing to the Refiners supply ing the trade liberally he is happy to say that the consumers will be benefitted by nearly id per Ib. This will be a great boon ; but especially to the •Wobkikg ci,AS3T:s, who use so much of it. Along with this there is no beverage more pleasant, health ful, and refreshing than a ctjp ot good strokg tea. His STOCK of TEAS carefully bought, and the value at the prices is not surpassed in the colonies: — TEA, common, Is Sd to 2s perlb TEA, strong and useful, 2s 2d to 2s 4d TEA. strong and fine, 2s 6d to 2s 8d JOHN BLAIR'S Fancy Mixture. Ss CAPITAL SUGAR, 4d, 4Jd, sd, and s£d, JOHN BLAIR, FAMILY GROCER AND TEA MERCHANT. TJ p. SPENCER, FAMILY GROCER AND PROVISION DEALER, CORNER OF GBEY AND QUEEN-STREETS, Desires to call the special attention of Families to his SPLENDID STOCK OP TEAS, EX PECENT IMPORTATIONS. Having devoted considerable attention to Wending of TEAS the above can confidently recommend his present Stock as being unsurpassed by any in the Southern hemisphere. The best Brands are flavoured with the justly celebrated Flowery Kolow Round Leaf, Scented Orange Pekoe, acknowledgedjby connossieurs to be unequalled for PT7EITY, FLAVOUR, AND AROMA. GIVE IT A TRIAL. THE NEW SNOWFLAKE SUGAR, s|d. White as driven snow. ALL OTHER GOODB EQUALLY EXCELLENT. CANTERBURY PRODUCE FROM 'THE MOST CELEBRATED DAIRIES AND CUBIXG ESTABLISHMENTS. T R V H TRY HIM. ■? M



Business Cards. \ J & J. BOP PE T MILLERS, FfcEEMAa's Bat Steam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Wharf. Aucsklakd. BONES Bought in any Quantities for Cash. J. & J. SOPPET. GEOEGE BLACK & • CO. WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURES S, REMOVED TO . CORNER OP DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS j A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Alvr&y s in Stock PE EE 0 E & GRAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5, Vaue's Buildings, Quean-street, Auckland. AL O V E T T, « TAILOR, STC , 1 Karangahapb Road, ' (Near tbo top of Upper Qiieen-atreet), AUCKLAND. IS S NORMAN, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. W' Ai\jN U0 & Bii'.t TBISJd 6, £>;a? & Cak»i.k M&FTrFAcxms.iuxß, OH A PB L S T R H BT, ATT QgL Aff I). JO A. it i> O iS . c Bo&so set! Land Agent, Eent witS Debt Oollactosf, Stichbury'a Buildings, Qnssn si-roct. TAMES B"U T0 H S"E, ft? Oartor, Contractor, -i'C. GrOGds cleared acd delivered from ships or. tbs shortest notice. Ballast smpplie.i. O. B O ]> G E AKEBS, *-« FIREMAN'S BAY SOAP * CANLDK WORKS, Cash Bayers of Tallow. \ir ~ H. BKINNB R. *"* » BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AKT> FORT-STREET. Shop yror.ti, OUU-,3 Fitting*., and ail bi'onchea o! tfca buiidics: trad? aYHcntnd. " 0 R A I G, W a FORWARDING ACENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl und firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarci Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and unctit), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. c. M N X h JSM & JS ' b OJbOTilisS OLEAaHKD. AL'iERBl> KfiPAtXEn, &sd PBSSSED at HAEWOO}}'S, Tahos, 4S. KcbiGU-attfeat, aaar tha Govaraor Browna. C7ot>i€« r>vad_ Q1 T V BAKJR B T STEAM BISCUIT MANaFACTORY, i HOESO "-STJB.KET. lOHTNO AKD GPOVKI) SIJOAE ALWAYS OV I<AND TV. X, WABDELL, XJCr PHI L L~I PP B & SO N, V ? « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangisgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpcntice, Colors. Varnishes, Frerch Polieh, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors mid Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, acd Photo^rr.pbic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Gl&sses, Glazed Si: Doors, Sta. Glass cut to 7.3 and carefully packed. 12. "Wyadham jfaaat. AEBMANIO LLOYDS. INTEPNATIOSAL CLAftSIFICATfON OF VBSHELS. B, TONKS & CO., AGENTS. QABD LESY & BAESESS J. WISEMAN has received ex Julilee, and has to arrive: - Horse Rugs, Kersey, "Webs, Serge Collar Cloth, In laid and other Side Saddles, Girls' Saddles, Gents' Steeplechase, Hunting, and Stock Saddles, Bridles, Ladie3" and Gent's Safety Stirrups, Spars, Whips, Thongs, Harness. Traces, Brushes, Burni.-hers. Car riage, Buggy, and Gig Mountains, &c. Also, Water" ' proof Cloth for bags and gaiters. J. W. has also on sale, some superior Auckland made Riding Raddles, with military panncls. All kinds of Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Country orders'7will receive immediate attention. "O STAB LI 8 HE D 18 5 9. PIANOS! PIANOS ! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOPPIAFS ACADEMY OP MUSIC, Shortland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 26. Every nstrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purch*" free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. MUSIC -WAREHOUSE, WYNDHAM-STREET. Messb,s J. BROWN & SONS. Have taken Temporary Premises in Wyndham-etreet (below the Herald office), and have now on sale a large and carefully-selected consignment of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Latest editions of cheap publications by Messrs Boosey, Chappell, and others. Pianos, Harmoniums, Violins, Flrtes, and other instruments, by emir-ent makers, for sale at moderate prices. Instruments tuned and regulated to order. Open daily from 9 to 5. PIANOIO 1£ TE 8 AND HARMONIUMS.—Just arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes, by Bord, Ziegler, and other makers ; also. Harmoniums, all of wnich will be sold cheap. Pianofortes and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. A UOKLAND AND ONEHOTGA. X3L COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and P'm* R. GILHAM. -f\ 1 N T I 3 T B Y. XJ ME. T. TEATFOED, SUBOXON DENTIST, WAKKS'iBLJ> STBKKI, AxUficla! T3etb, from One to a Full Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. pLAE KB BROTHER S' ROYAL riNE TART°PHOTOGRAPHIC •GALLERIES, « Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. F'«t-c?ass,Fortriit3 from C.p.V. to Life Sire, at feaioderate Prices. OhlWsen'iUPortralts taken Inatantanecuily,



\ Business Cards- MEYEKS BBOTBEHB & CO., MERCHANTS, SHIPPISG AND COMMISSION AGENT 3, LITCHP KLD-bTRKET, 0 II R I S T C II IT R C H. %M"E PATTLDI3R, Sole Contractor to -L*-S_ the City Council for the Emptying of Karth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding tho above, i . 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 Nuisancea, City Council Ofi'<co Qneen-street [a. caud ] PIANOFORTE TUNING-. ' MR H. 0. BROWN", PIANOFOKTK AKD IIARMOKIUM TUNER, (From Messrs Broadwocd and Rons, and Messrs Alison and Sons, London ) Address :—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. BAM V L L \r ELLS Liouae, Laud, and Commission Agonl, Collector i o? Kenta, Dotoa, Highway >.li:ie<t, &o. Loan* arranged. . Office : 129, Que&n streoi (three door* helov the» Union Bank.) If I S H £ R & 0 O. -*- Wboleaale, Shipping, nr^l Family Bntcht-r Quooii street, coruor erf Ourhsw street, Auck laud. Poultry of &H kinds drosseci lo orrter. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-cured Bacon. Coined Beuf on gfOo in largo quantities. N.U.—Dealers in Gatuo Live Pheasants forwarded to ai.ipuris oi the Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families wiityil oa in town or suburbs. f ) VKBLA IS I) M A IL P A KCSL OFFICE, and Agency f o c tn k GLOBE PAECBL EXPRESS OF LONDON, Coc]uane's Buildings, Fort-streel-, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, Jun., LICBSP-ET) OUBTOM nOITME AOKNT. Oi L, CUL UK, GLAt- 8 IND PAPER HANGING 3. HOOBB, SICK, AND GENERAL, D2COII4.IING 57, QUEES STREET, Nut to BiKS oi X«» Zui J. RENDERS ON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turp?, Kiqc, Wliito, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makaw' Varnishes, Calico StTlrn 010.-.k irirt Coiop** > Notices I^JLI lAM&' PIBE KI^NDLEKS. ONE KISDLFR will light.a fire without wood or coal. ONE KINDLKB will boll a pint of water. ONH KINDLER will cook a Rasher of Bacon, Steak, or Chop. ONE KINDLER will burn a quarter of an hour ONE KINDLBR revive-; a fire like nvtgic. Manufactured only 1 y CHAS. WIL LIA MB, ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND, NEW ¥AY.M, dAVI)EN, AND FLOWER SEKD3, Iruc to name and of the finest quality, at JROBEKT BREWIN'S, EE D AND PLANT DEPOT, 3S. and 39, Markkt llor.sK. Q I T T U L U B HUTJs L. Jnst Received, ex Miltiades, a consignmer.t of Bisqult, L'uboche and Co's ■ BRANDY. The only parcel in the mirket, and of splendid quality. II N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. Auckland, August 10,1874. TO PASMERS. SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. HPB'E Undersigned arg Cash Pur -*- chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool Sc.,B&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & 0 0., SHORTLANDBTREKT Opposite Vc.vi-cffic.o), Auckland. ]\q" 0 T I 0 B. We, the undersigned, TErated and Cordial Manu facturers, beg to inform our customers and the public generally that on and after this date a bottle account will be rendered monthly, showinp the deficiencies,, and such deficiencies will be charged fo* at the rate of* 4s to 2s per dozen respectively. JOHN GREY GEORGE THOROGOOD GEORGK GLEDHILL HENRY P. HAYDON JAMES HANLEY & CO. Auckland, August 6,i 1874. T' AUPI Ji I, "V A IKATO. JL FOR SALE, a FARM of 200 Acres, close to the Railway Station, Taupiri and almost entirely fenced by an impassaFe creek. For particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-streat. W STUBBING HAS A LARGE STOCK OF PIAN OS ON HAND BY VARIOUS MAKERS. Tc be seen at his Residence, GRANT LODGE, PARNELL, Opposite J. "W. Robinson's, Chemist. QBSEKVE LADIES. MRS MARLER in now doing on the shortest notice, in the "best manner, at the lowest prices, and in all the newest designs. Dress-making, Mantle-making, Millinery, and Machine Work. Address Hobson-street, next to Mr Minetti's, Baker. The Queen working a Sewing Machine on view outside. KTOTICE OF BEMOVAL COOK & CLAYTON wish to notify to their Cus tomers and the pnblic generally that they have BE MOVED to No 37, Wynd ham-street, and will continue the Business which has for so many years been suc cessfully carried on by their Aunt (the late Mps Charles Lo"wson). They respectively invite the Ladies of Auckland to inspect their Millinery Depart ment and judge for themselves as to| quality, style, and price. COOK & CLAYTON. WYNDHAM AND ALBERT-STREETS "TQ I X O N ' S ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS IN GERMAN SILVER, THE BEST IN THE COLONIES, FOB SALE BY F. H. LEWISSON, jHWBIiIiEB, QUKEH-ST rXxT,



Kerosene. «iT To GROOfcRS & DEALERS. O ® * ° o P o g* o t» hj g CO '«H - * gH o ° B•o. 1 S »aM 1 i 0 *3" 8 M _. Is M s p^ go s <1 02 M i s . -•w S fi P EH ~ (v m M H H W S h^ o ° I 5 W op. -H ° P'



Merc&andise '■non/vormv no greasx aavnx •o.t asrciNrsrxiv ATIQJIWKVO XNtCTHIHS UO& SSSCIIIO •S3SIIOH OMIdJTHS i oqi raojj }qSnoq \KID 'AHXSIHAV . 'renu 'AaJtivna: 'fcaiaasHs 'SltfOd —Saipnpni 'SITHTJS aM? SSTHIM. JIO X X 5t W J I H S HSSISIJ V 'HoaKOi ivoTM 'saavixiiH xa 'sAi-ray oi minus a&v sa^iA\ JO 'aHOK NI STATH ■siiaws axv s3k tia\ jo pEIME BAKEBS' FLOUR. 200 tons guaranteed quality, ex late arrivals Lees and Moore's r KEsEIIVED MEATS. A large supply always on hatd. B. TON X S & CO., Wiioltcsalk Agents. Q ' SALE, NOW LANDING, F X VICTORIA, 50 BALES LUCERNE HAY. GEO. W. BINNEY. ANDBESON'S PATENT FELTS FOB BIIBATHISG, ROOFING, ETC., A.YD KON-CONDTTCTING HAIR FELT POB, COVERING BOILBR3 AND STKAM PIPES. Sole Agents for Auckland : T. H. H ALL & CO. rp i isr c st DQNEDIN AND OAMARU PLOUE, IN BACKS AND BAGS. OATMEAL CHEESE KEG BUTTER. T. H. HALL A CO., WYNBHAM STREET. "XT O T I C E. J. HOPKINS, Gratefully acknowledging the klndress of his friends, gives notice that in addition to his MEDICAL HALL IN UPPER QUEEN STREET He has opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. M. WILLIAMS, at the Junction of Queen and Grkt-strkkts, as a DRUG DEPOT AND HOMCBOPATHIO PHARMACY. pEESERVED FRESH MULLET. MESSRS. ROBERT PEACE & SONS, OF KAIPARA, Having RE - COMMENCED the preparation of FRESH MULLET on ti a most approved principle are now in a position to supply orders for any quantity. Their brand is packed in tins containing each lib , NET WEIGHT, By their mode of preparation, the Ij full flavour of the Fish is retained. It is cheaper ■ than Salmon, and necessarily fresher, and is par ticularly recommended to persons of weak digestion. i Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province. Wholesale Agent : H. B. MORTON, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. TV/T ACFINEET OIL. Four casks of the very best, ex Wave uoen, from London. For Sale by 4 SAMUEL COCHRANE SON



Boots and Shoes- Jfl" O T I'o ■B. A EISE IN LEATHER. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS ! C. B8OO&E3 IS SELLING HIS STOCK op ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES UNDER COST PRICE! CALL EARLY AS SHOE LEATHER IS ON THE EISE. t3f Note the Address : — C. BROOKE?, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, - WELLESLEY STEEET, Near the New Market-house. 'P IR E ! Fl HE! EIRE! BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! As all the TNSURA.NCE OFI'TOPS have refused to insure our Stock in this Week of Duildings 1 am determined to clear out all my Stock at apy'sacriflce. 150 PAIRS WOMEN'S S:OTCH WEB SLIPPERS, MSN'S ie CHILDREN'S BOOTS, AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. £3T Note the Address :— 88, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Mr Howden's), W. BROWN HILL. A MOTHER GREAT FIRE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION « IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being able to effect any insurance on ray Stock on account of the great risk—besides notice has been given to take the buildings down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENORMOUSLY LOW PRICED _ST As the STOCK has to be cleared out in a few weeks the public may rely upon getting BARGAINS at this GREAT SALE. MAIDS' KID BOOTS from 2s 6d per pair, STo 2 GIRLS',WHITE BOOTS, high heels, 4s 6dper pair. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. Miscellaneous. p HOTOGKAPHIC NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to bis friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Cobbbtt, Post ffice Side, Shortland-strcot. QHINi WAREHOUSE. The undersigned has opened in one of the NEW BUILDINGS, (Next to the Anchor Hotel), With a choice selection of the undermentioned Goods. EX DORETTE, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. EX JUBILEE, CUT AND PRESSED GLASSWARE. EX ROOPARELL, TOILET AND DINNERWARE. EX LOCH AWE, OPAL CHIMNIES, ETC. TO ARRIVE PER JAME3 WISH ART, CHAMPAGNE AND WINE GLASSES, LAMP, AND FITTINGS, ETC. Also, PER FERN DALE, 18 PACKAGES OF ASSORTED WARE, Full particulars oJ which will appear in a future issue. JAMES B. FRANCIS, QUEEN-STKEKT ___ Money- MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply O EbIOTT MEYER 28, Shortland-atreet. MONEY to JL i?d, in large or smal] sums, at a very q rate of interest—Apply t( MrLaishley. Solicitor^ H__atreet. MONEY TO LEND on first-clae* freehold leonrity, at low ;«tM ofinterert. ---c, Dtqi, titiotiiand him



Hotels. ALBERT HOTEL, QfJEEN-STREET. JAMES STEWART] (Late of the Provincial Hotel. Princes-street), Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and the public that the abovo centrally-si uated Hotel IS NOW OPENED. A COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL The costly building commends itself as a praiseworthy addition to the street architecture of the city, being at once el-gant, substantial, and buainess-like, while the interior arrangements are so contrived as to insure to the traveller or to tee family ea route all tho comforts and conveniences of a home. THE SLEEPING AND PRIVATE APARTMENTS A.te lofty, airy, and furnished in a most superior and costly style. THE PUBLIC ROOMS Are fitted with every regard to the requirements of visitors. A HANDSOME BILLIARD-ROOM To ba furnished with one of Allcock's best tables, to arrive per Hero. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS. LUNCHEON Will be laid in thss spacious Dining-room upstairs between the hours of TWELVE AND TW O'CLOCK. THE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT Will bs under J S.s own personal care, and from his • long experience and thorough knowledge of the trade families and others favouring him with orders may rest assured that none but the best and purest Brands will be kept in stock. Orders for single bottles or more punctually delivered. N.B.—Hot Coffee, Sandwiches, &c, at the Bar. pLABENCE HOTEL, EDEN CRESCENT, OFFICIAL BAY, Auckland, The Proprietor of the above Hotel begs to call the attention of Visitors and Residents to Its healthy and picturesque position. Also, to the good accommoda* tion, first-class table, and the moderate charges. B. C. HAYLES. HIOO £1100 OCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE ON THE TOLBOUENB CUP, To be Drawn on or about> 3 Ist OCTOBER. 1100 Mrmbibs at £1 Each. Prizes: 100 tickets in J. J. Milker's Melbourne Sweep of £2000, with a Ist prize of £1000, 2nd of £400, 3rd of £! SO, and £450 to be divided between starters and non-starters, to be distributed as follows, ■viz :— 30 tickets to the first number drawn from the box. 30 tickets to the last number drawn, and two prizes of 20 tickess each, thereby giving the first and la*t number drawn a chance of winning the first prize in each, sweep, the balance of the money to be paid to first horse 50 per cent; second horse, 25 per cent; third horse, 10 per cent; and 15 per cent to be divided between starters md non-starters. EDWARD PERKTNS, Proprietor. N.B.—Sweeps on the above will take place on Friday and Saturday Evenings. Single and Double* - event Books on the Melbourne Cup; also, a Place Book. Odds i.aid, from twenty pounds to half- A CROWN. On and after WEDNESDAY. 12th instant, the Cafe will be^ open until 12 o'clock p.m., except Sundays. NOTICE— John Sceats, late of the "British," havil g purchased the Royal George Hotel, at Newmarke and completed extensive alterations, invites his to* a and country friends to pay him a visit in his new quarters? Good Beds.Single or Double Good Stabling. Board and Lodging at the most reasonable rates. N. B.— "'able d'Hote Daily from I to 2 p m. . HOTEL HENRY HARDINGTON, Proprietor. " The rapidly increasing importance of Onehunga as a port of arrival and departure, the extension of the railway, the connecting of the peninsula with Mangere, and the general favour Onehunga has obtained as a place of pleasurable resort, has induced the Proprietor to spare neither pains or expense to make it A ITRST-CLABS FAMILY, COMMEBCIAfc, AND travellers' hotel. The establishment has been so re-arranged as to afford the best accommodation for visitors in tranpitv, between the por and other ports of the colony; as also for those who seek Onehunga as A MABINE TREAT, whether for pleasure or health. The accommodation comprises COMMEBCTAL, TBAVELLEBs', PUBLIC, AND PBIVATE BOOMS. The Bedrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and comfortably furnished. Every attention, under very experienced management, is paid to the wants of customers. The charges are strictly moderate; a ood table is KKPT, and the WINES, ALES, AND SPIBITS are the best procurable. In fact nothing has bfion left untried to make the MANUKAU HOTEL worthy of the highest patronage which may ba awarded to it. The Stabling accommodation is admittedto betha best In the Province. - ■ ; m HA M E S HOTEL AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and the Wham. 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 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 tho city testify, | In the BESTAUSANT, on the ground floor, ME A.LS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OB1 WINES and the Finest Brards of SPIfJITS and OIGAES are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STO UT on draught or in bottle. ■pOIAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA BTEEET, Auckland. A. CAIRNS, (Late Chief Steward of the s.s. Wellington and Mail Steamer Nebraska). '■ Has-much pleasuie in irtimating to his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, which ' has been entirely renovated throughout and newly furnished. Families and Travellers will find tho utmost accommodation, combined with- cleanliness, civility, g : and comfort. A TABLE DE HOTE AT ONE O'CLOCK. i BA.THS Hot, Cold, and Shower. The BILLIARD ROOM, which is acknowledged to ' be the best in the colonies, is fitted with two first class tables, complete and handsomely Furnished, and , is still under the supervision of Mr Melton. 1 None but the choicest brands of Wines, Spirits, ■ Ac., kfipt in stock. A Night.Porteijinrattendnnce,