The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,523

Auckland, N.Z., WEDISTESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 18;

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SMppiag." '-~ -*k_k A-nSTRAL.ASIAN XX STEAM NAVIGATION WR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, iND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER KIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Mail Steamship Macgregor, 8500 tons, H. Ge « inger, expected on or about sth January, will leave as above six hours after arrival Foi freight or pas sage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. "I? 011 LONDON ,|||P_lg^ •*- DIRECT. gii»lJ^^TO SAIL ON OR ABOUT THE 15th JANUARY, 1875. The well-known Regular Trader City of Auckland, Capta'n Ralxs, having now almost completed load ing, will sail as above. Balances of passage money must be paid before the sth, and. all accounts against the vessel rendered in duplicate at our office before the 12th of January. CRUICKSHAKK & CO,, 16, Queen-street, Agents- Auckland, December 29, 1574 **yv I? 011 (HSBOitNE VIA ifel^^^^. EAST COAST. THe Fine Schooner Effie Meikle, Oscar Shutzb, Master, now lying alongside the Wood wharf, will sail for the above in a few days For freight, &c , apply on board ; or to •XJtiOMAS W. BROWN, Custom-house-street £&&. T?OR POVERTY B__Y AND EAST COABT. The Schooner Rover Will sail as above THIS DAY (Wednesday) the 30th instant. For freight or passage, apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house street. /lTk-kv A VOKLA.&D AND <S#rtkffsK Ck NORTH SHOR"E STKAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). •. The Bteamer leaves A uckland for Woodside during the week days at 5.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and SJO p.m. On Sunday at 9.46 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.16, and 5.30 p.m. The Steamer leave's Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a. m,, and 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shoro-7. 8.30, 9,30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; and 1,1 30, 2, 3.30, 4,5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips leave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves atl instead of 12.30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, 3 30,4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B:3o. Leaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1,2, 3, 3.30; 4. 430, 5. and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip to Devonport Wharf Note.—lhe 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, _ > Manager. QOALS! COALS! **• FOR SALE,^ Ex Mary Kino,| from Greymotjth, In lots to suit purchasers^ 95 TONS BEST GREYMOTJTtc RIVER COAL. D. H. McKENZIE, CtrSTOM-HOTJSE-STREET. . MUSICAL NOTICE. H. CUOKSEY, MUSIC-BELLEEE, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFLELD-STREET TO • 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hill). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform Kis numerous friends and the public generally that he.has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, &c ,by every mail. ,i Pianofortes anl Harmoniums-A very; large and choice selection of the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment J system. . . The largest and choicest Btocfc in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other Instruments ; also, choice Roman and English Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular Music. H. CUCKSEY, * Wholesale and Retail Mtjsic-selleS and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] P^perhanging's. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment-:of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Faperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms PapArhangings for Bed-rooms ■ Papijrhangings for Halls " Panel Decorations, very handsome. Cam. an_> See Them ! HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50J000 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 AbCkl——.U CaMi asd Sek Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushe3, iterlm, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, -window Glass, both plain anl ornamental. In fa^t everything required in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS. MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMB MAKERS, Ac, 28, AND 30, VIOTOBIA-STBBET, rr» HE UNDEESI Gr NE D' HAS FOR SALE TO A R^R I V E : Muntz Metal, Nob 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt ~ Wire Rope, best quality, U to 3JIn Chain Cables. J to l£in, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to lOjcwt, .Admiralty tes Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas 'Gourook Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas i v C-lza Oil, in casks and drums . -, ■■ {%. J'aint Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums %m Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality * Resin. Oakum, Bail Twine j ., Paints—White, gieen, and black, &c D. H. McKENZIE, "U ST O M H O tfs E-STR EE T. H ~N . S ~A L E •. by the Undersigned, now landing ex Merlin,; POra New .Plymouth — . 600 bags,. Maize 100 bags Sharps ?■ ■ .■ : F™*w 2 tons' Bacon. &EO. W. BINNEY. , : , ?■"■£*■■ ■"':" ■'•••■■ '' ■*■ ■' ■ ■%■ ■'''- "



JJ °~6 k-s bo u.n n PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) IT~B A A C S • PLUMBER, GA6FITTER, AND WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected . witti the trade. HIGH- STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland piAJN OJfO.tt'JUJs TUNING 7. MR H. 0. BROWN, . PIANOFORTK AND HARMONIUM TUNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. Tames b~tTt c h e~r " CARTER, CO-'i'RA.CTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the ~ SHOKTJST NCIC'E. BALLAST SUPPLIED. jhKWOASTI.iS AND BAY Oi' ISLAND COALS. _ Also. FiREWCQD, cut or tincnt. at KEA.SOKABLE RATES. Gl ■& GH&£ BLAOK & CO.. I WHOLESALE BOOT? & SHOE MANUFACTURBBS, REMOVED TO CORNER OB1 DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS, A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Good* , Always in Stock PESE O E~^& GiiAflAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SDIIVEYOR3, &c. No 5, Vailk's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pOJiTLAJSID OEMjSNT; 400 cases to arrive par Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTOBIA-STRBBT EAS I, I B ■) ".'N O 34 M A JN T, XEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo. Quadrant, Opposite 'Qovornrnont House. ARN OO X BROTHERS, SOAP & J2ANDLTS MANUFACTURERS, EicH^r jjjj, Cox's Ckbvk. Office — Lwri&ni-Btreet, Auckland. 7| O it- --M ?i O B , ■•?- o Honse and Land Agent, Eent tuid Debt Collector, St'chbury's Boildißgn, Quoou street. -jg -O "B.& M A & .KBBi FKEEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANUDB WORKS. _ Cagh Buyers of Tallow. ~~ \K card ] 8 A M U E L W E L.L S House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector "o! Rents, Debts,, Highway Bates, &C. Loans arranged. * : Office: 129, Qneen street (three doorg bolow the Union Bank.) ?■■ ? T OK" A I B, Vt « FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. • g Fort-stfeet, Auckland- » _^ WF &iLh 1P ¥ B•■*. SO N, « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oil*. 'Turpentine, Colors. Varnisheu, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glared ash Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. STEPHENS & CAE.TEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the ODly place in tbe city to get OTTO BERTJ* and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CAIF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. v t>O3fES ! BfONEB! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CMSH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by , «J. fc J. gQPgBT. "* fTIHE Misses Teutenberg beg -L most respectfully to infor^ir#OTeD,ts and'the public generally that they are" prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embroidery, 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. WR HAT WARD'a CHEA.P BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL. FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEREET, (Next to Que* i-street Corner). Residonce and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. T^~ & J^ ■fa O P Jf' Ji X Ja■ - . MILLERS, Fkekmajh's Bay Stkam Mills, - AND NO 8, LOWER QtTEKN STBBKT, WHABB1 AtrOKLASTD. ■ ■ — ■ : — T\ B H T I S T B" Y. MR. T. *-T R A FPOBD, gUBGEON DENTIST, WAKK* I* L D *xKB. "*' I_rttftcl-I Teeth, from Ono to a WvJl Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. . _ . ,- OL A R KB : B HOT HBB B' (LATE CROMBIE'S) _.^ T/N ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), _ QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C. D,V. to Life Size, -i Moderate Prices. Onildreii's Portraits taken instanteneotigiy____ ■fli»^S.BN'B OLOTHIS \M CLBLAJSTEJJ. v AjiTKBBD BKPAIBBD, AKP PRESSED at • a ; EAR WOOD ' S, Taxsos, WROU M[_I,BOUItTrJ!. 0, Hobionmtreet, near the Goveitnoir Broime. Money.. 6nET~T@ LEJTD on first-class freehold security, at low*'rates of .Interest.— B. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. ON BY TO LEND, in large and . small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply 08-lOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO LIND inJarge or small sums, at very lr«r r««e of interest.— •ppl^ to Mr Laishley, Sollcltui, gh-^tsct ;



"susfsaess Cards. J)^ EVITT, GUJS-MAKEI j 244, QTJEEN : STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder * c ?Sle g P°Wder ' aDdEuZe ' footing mdFtehS pI.ANOPOfiTES AND -*- HARMONIUMS. ' hvJS S n r 7V- e?f **£ °n. Sale. anumber of Pianofortes by Bord Ze lg ler, Debain, and other makers AlHo Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap A handsome English Pianoforte, in walnut cse, to he" sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or couo ry.-T H WEBB. Music Saloon, WeUesley street, near Hobson-street. HfE FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to •£*•*- the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Oleseta, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared^o at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above Persons desiring to liavo the said places attended to' either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the game done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Quean-street ' ' PIS H & E & Q~O -&> Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher qneea ■ street, corner of l>u?ham streot, Anclt and. Poultry of all kinds drossed to order. Prime Smoked Tongue*, llcino-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game Llto Pheasants forwarded to all parts oUhe Colony upon receipt of order, _"aixiilie« waited on in town or suburbs. O O TAN 10 MEDICINES'. The supply *of Herb Medicines, simple and com-; pound, at Mr Brittain's lata Establishment in Victoria-street will bo continued, as utual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST,. VIOTOHIA-HTiS.EET. ELBKI N N E E • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vxtloajst Lane, AND Fort- street. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches ol the built;lne trade executed. QI T V BTTTFY ASD STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTOKY, HoBHON-BTItBKT. lOKINO AND GItOUND SUGAR ALWAYS OK HANS W. R. WAPDELL. pHRISTMAS PRESETS. MY PEW ILLUSTKATED PRICE LIST OF SEW IK G MACHINES, Of all the best makers, 18 NOW READY. SEND FOB ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, Vitlcan Lane. IT i_ EH E D Ai_ j_ V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., . HAS - RECOMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opppslte the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Loctdo PRACTICAL W.4TCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, KTO JAMEb B. THA JN CIS, IMPOK.TKR OP CHIN*, GLASS, AND E VRTHENWARE, Begs t© inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , Q-U E>N-ST Jl EE T, (Opposite His Lj.cE Prkmisfs), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods :— Ex FERNDALE: , Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses,'for p*ublic and private houses; 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases (something new ) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND i ! White and Gold Toilet Sets, .Looking Glasses, Rock ingliam and Lustric Teapots.'&c. Ep OXFORD: «•• . White and Gold and Blueflgured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass '"/andlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe tCar_ffe End Cnps, Plain and Cut Nobbier* Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Priated Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans, Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots, Spittoons, Jelly Cans, &c. ' . TO FOLLOW BY THE HYDASPES : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). ; PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. . PiawotortbTttkbr rffc^U* ja HiR.H. the Duke by Appointment 'v3&ss!ffi\? 0F Edinbctegh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hophinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappcll Bard, &<i , &c. ■■, j» 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 Factories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNESTREET, 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 LOWESr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B. —Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. ■! Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. CIIEAP S AT) D-LEE T AND H ARN ESS. *. The Undersigned has always on hand and to arrive rjer Hydaspes, a largo and varied Stock ol evW description of Harness? Saddles, Bridles Whips <*t>tub Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and nCr Fetlock Boots. Headstalls. Girths, Fancy Bits. &c i?M of>hlch will be sold at the lowest prices F(E?e?y A'd°'cription of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c., made on the premises by experienced workmen on tb Renair B eSexecit!d promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole Snt for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca tion tor Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. . Purchase at the cheapast house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. . r Wv S. JONES, SADDLER. HARNESS MAKER, ft IMPOBTEB; ■grwmtjf^. QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BEILLIAJSiT OIG Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by tne Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy i f ita Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro persy against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DJSV-K'S BRILLIANT OIL, and Uke no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various.Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OTL is invaluable to thoae who read or sew in tho evening, asitgives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To * GKOOERS & DEALERS. Si ■ * ° °- •ft ° & ' ° ft, W O H 23 o •_r ' v • td « o CO B*H I o - ■n ££j • Ph o * H H fe a i 6 5z * M - g ■'" I &-i _a r 1-1 op a ■ < > a E__l - H ' ' ' '



Mere&an&ise. ASHIP M .B M 1 OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N- 8 A I* E By THE UNDERSiaNBD— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s . OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY - CANTERBURY CHEESE ' NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. ' * , T. H. HALL & CO. QEDEES BE CEI YE D FOR AUSTRALIAN - WINES, - In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET.' Qg KEGS.NEW' SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPESRANGINGS, OILB COiOURS, KTC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—The largest and most completo Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions snd Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARNISRKS— Carriage and House Painters',-Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polished and Kough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now in*de a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and sm»ll packages, Zinc, White, Staining Colours, Oxide ot Iron, Anticorrcsive, etc COLoUI'.H -Dry in every> variety. OILS Boiled and Kaw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTIN E— 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. WYN D H A M-S T B E E<T. TO" C. I) E N N B S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and *: vicinity, that he has JUST » ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per HydaspeSj AND HAS OPENED Tho Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucksey in WAKEFIELD STREET, With a very Extensive Stock of * SEWING MACHINES, ■ m By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeler and Wilson's, ' Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Scots, &c, &c* Special attention is directed to th 3 latter marvel of speed and beauty,' which is sold at the low price of ■■■ £4 4s, with silver : plated extras included. ALSO. BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DENNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. . n« EVEUY DESCRIPTION 0% MILLINERY AND' DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT'THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. • ; FIT GUARA NT E E I>. Q^ - Q U E E N-STE.EET. A LEXANDER'S J-L GOLD andSILVER WATCHEB By. the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of-'inspection. A LEXANDER'S .. -CjL GOLD CHAINS are of the ■_■_ Newest pattern and guaranteed A LEXANDER'S _C_L LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs A LEXNDEAR'S , JLJL ' LOCKISTS and NECKLISTS Are'tie best ever imported. A LEXANDER'S ~~" XJL. . GENTS' and LADIES' RINGS ' ... Are,very choice,, A LEXANDER'S ■ -O_ GiSNTS' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. \ LEXANDER r XJL Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wyndham-street. "ALEXANDER ■■" 3~7 _(\.. Warrants eirery WATCH purchased I : i : • ' ; • from tim for two years. /jTILEXANpER^ ■/v Invf tes inspection bi his recent im i portations of EL KCTRO PLATES and CLOCKS. *T) OR TLA N ~D\; OEM E N T FOR SALE, 20Q casks of Knight, BevaH, and Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. " |HP M:. ■■f&:: ': '% \-%:l i \'..:■, ...'V., .; : f.o-.;r,. a m li, .;.,-' o U c: .: 25Q.000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, % ; At the [fiitd, ißritomart Bbad. .' Vesselijloftded with despatch ; abo, at the Stwn ■ wmill, Wh»ngabou»i "i ■. " • - « "^ ; aA. HAEKIS.



Drapery. JTEW SPRING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NifW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES " - NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY. SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS *-' NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES , NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS - NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every vauety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. - There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been .universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLAOK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, .which always give satisfaction.' AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS . ' SO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descdptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be fouiid fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, v Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen,, and' General Drapery; andi the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are * the very lowest possible..-.,. ~~""*~~""™~" . ■$ The of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabed oft at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths", and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Pricesihe lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &6. H. AT KIN B, (Latk Hay-and Hqnbyman). * i " " '"",4 •■



Amusements. Cj PORTS! SPO R T SI- ;■< ELLERSLIE GARDENS. . NEW YEAR'S DAY ATHLETIC ~tf SPOUTS. COMHITTKE ! . I \ Mr Robert G raliam -. Mr John Cosgravo ' \ Mr Joha Kirkwood Mr Murray Mr Whltson Mr Fletcher ■ , j• " j ■ Owing to; the great success of the'SPORTS on BOXING-DAY, large additions have been made to £t< the'amouots to be given as prizes on FRIDAY next. ~' The following is the PROGRAMME :- \ ■'■'■■ "'W PRIZES. Ist 2nd ; £s. d. £s, .d. 11 o'clock—2ooyds Race (handicap). First prize, a -j Cup, value, £5 ; 2nd pme, £1 1115—Running High Jump .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0-0 11.30-Hurdle B ace, 120 yds .. 3 0 0..1 0 JO 11.45—tutting the Stone.. ..10 0 .. 0 0 0 12-One Milo Handicap .. .. 500.. 10 0 - i 12.15- Wheelbauow Race .. 1 0 0 .. 0 Q Q 12 30—Quarter Mile (Handicap). First prise,: v Cricket Set, value, £5 ; 2nd prize, £2 . / 12 45-Sack Race .. .. ... 100..0 0;0 f I—Bycicle Race, One-Mile. First prize- a Valuable/ Gold Ring ; second prize, Scarf Iting ..'->" :,: ; . .■ '.':■■ «■ Entries for the 200 yards, and the Mile Handicaps have Closed - -■?'- -.*^,, \ Entries for the other Races will be received n» fq -10 a m on TH URSDAY next The High Jump, Putting the Stose, wieelb&rrcy, and Sack Scrambles, will close on the ground Entrance Fees,.of 2s 6d, with coleurs, to. bo sen*, to Mr A. KIN-Ov tTAB office. * i T7AUXHALL TEA :GARI)SI:?K. V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet jioa;t:r?, these beautiful Gardens are peculiarly adapted tor the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers^,; walks in abundance. Arbors in va:ious parts, Swings,l excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the. last spring, and a place specially set apart for those ■who may choose a game of Quoits They are within two minutes walk of the North chore cricket ground, - and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham; - f side of the peninsula, ■ ; " __^_«« - "' "■•!*■• ';'S " School Parties, Clubs, and Picnic Parties are 1 . j especially invited. The trouble and expense of, ] bringing their own crockery need not be gone to, as by giving us a few days^notlce, they can be supplied . on liberal terms. Milk always obtainable. Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice . STRA^VBERMES, with Cream from their .": f, _j- .... own. dairy. ' W.. "WELLS & SONS, ■■ , " P-aoKtiiTOR. . . V..,rJ| ■ ?': UC XL AND TR A INIJS:'&■ j SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL 6}!; BDUCATION-, V j CHOEAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875, TJNDra THE bUPERINTENDJiNCE OE ' ? MR JOSIAffMARTIN; This Institution will consist of JUeraentary and Senior Schools with Advanced Classes. - THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION "WTLL •'! ■.: - .INCLUDE.- ■' '" __ •,' i- ;:: r :,| Commercial Practice and. Correspondence; Industrial; ;, B istory, .Trade, and Natural Products ; Mechanics and ; Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Political" Economy, and the Laws of Health..' Advasckd CLiSsrs. ~: ~ v -.^t •»•[ ' • if, | Conducted by professional men, will, be established for instruction in the following subjects ;— \ Book-keeping and Mercantile Account's; Agricultural and Practical' Chemistry; Economic Botany and ' ■ : Geology; Practical Mechanics ;■ Architectural Draw- .- -f: ing ; Civil Bngine'erinc ; Mining ' arid-Surveying ;/ - . i Physical Science; Mathtnetics ; Classic and Modern V Languages. j . The Training System op Illubtrativk Jj)^-%J «. tubjes will be adopted, and the Schools conducted ; * is upon the German principle of TiOHMioi:i;>EDi3Ci-> j host. <■■---..'-> . '*'?-: -'■ ' '.^"■■-;-'i"-^"-/1":: ~''tT, ' : •The Schools will ,be fitted up with »'• Museum of '.'■. ' '.--I I Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with the best description of Modern. .Educational Apparatus.,-^ . ~'-\ and Appliances. „...; -Vt ■'.. '■"/.'.■' '.--.•■ ■;' " * ; A Gymnasium and Drill-grotoo^wUlfbtfproyifßtfn, 1 j and a Workshop and Laboratory.; fitted up as soon x , possible. '"•.-•■;■■-■■'*:._..;.. •',-..■, ' ■;' | ■, Evening Classes will be established for instructs ■:: n special subjects. ;,.->:-■*;-■» ( ■■^iv-.' FbES(QUARTEEI,V, PATiBLEiW JtBVANOB)': -•* ; ■ Elementary .. .. .. .. SJ-^bne Gtdnes.- Senior .. .... .". TwoGuineis Advanced .. .. .... Three Gtti^Bsa \tf "RATT It A X : NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, J Begs to draw special ntion to his -: .■']'■ :' ■:■ ■ : . !i GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING MERCERY, TAILORING DEPARTM^NTO The following will be foundworthy of iu«o«ctioa : -_ . ' ' - V, . ..■"•:- '■•■;■'■ -'- .- '. ' : ••,:"/$! : GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING; , i ; Out ewn make snd i»"jiO;i»tioa GENTLEMEN'S HATS, ""•. . " In all the "newest style:» ■ ??% I ■•: • -.. - & , V . J • GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS; - In White, Silk, Crape, '' Sex, *c. V GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS ANl> uvIES, r A. choice selection . v GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and lfnen faced . tsh GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every description ' GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, " " ~' -' T Colored and Lavender Kid, &c , Ac GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND ■'■. • BAGS./, ' -y- ' " ; i ; ' :-'. ■■ '"'■■'" ■..■""■■-'■. ' ■ . ■•■•■ • . . ■ GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, ■ | A.." ■,- •■■.'■'." Latest improvements. . BOYS' i CLOTHING OF EVERY Vi- . '■ ■' ■■ " '~' ■..,..:' -'-: -:;i : : . description.- BOYS' SILK StHTS, the latest novelty, v THE TAIwRING ,■ DEPARTMENT Isi still under' the management of Mr WRIGHT , i whose abilities are too well known to require \ i ■ comment. Every Garment guaranteed , ? hand-»ewn and thoroughly ; <q g ■ ■ shrunk. 'i~'," .. -'-::, s.;! NO MACHINE WOBK •j ■ '.''.'-• -:'. ". '' ■•' '.-■.. • ': •..'■■■'• [i