The Evening Star.

(sfe.ftV-No.z-i 03.1

Auckland, N.Z., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1874

rPRicE: ONE PENNY.



I!SXJ S&~) MELBOURNE, AND O|__WSLAi?D PORTS ; ■ m I.AtKR Xw'v'EK «OLDEIELDS. w'oZ\ uottinmuder, aspooted on or ember, jrilJ Jews is .Voore six hours >r [tan?.; ai»d ill mr.ifhn, apply to j fi, M. JERV.IS, Agent. Onk Steam Navigation Company under tfcjthe uortrnniiMits i-.it.tia— South l?ew zulux*. So: Ooifviij'ftr.ce of Her ffltAS'-W-008, urr,■':*;_.>'. expected on mi"-« 2-t; wm leave /,.,.- Honolulu and ■ passu, ;.-3Mid &iLparfk ussrg tippiy to j^or'TtoHy~and MELBOURNE 'avotalte a s. tie, ffiii". leave Qaaen-strsot -^n^rf r 0 iaTURDAY Afternoon, at 4 o'clock, passage, apply to JUICKSHANK & CO., December 4, 1874. TVTOTICE TO CON ■A-* SIiJNEES PER S.S. HERO. A Sight Entry to clear the Hero ; the Customs TO-MOBROW (Satur- A 10 o'clock. RUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. JjMRSr SHIP FOR The favourite regular Trader ity of Auckland, will sail at an early date, cc Cabins in the Saloon disengaged passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Suckland, mber 23, 1874. TfO R KATP aB A -&- DIRECT, WAIROA RIVEP, Harriet Armitage. larrlet Armitage, Captain Mailler, 233 Hi sail positively for the above port on he sth inst. v r passage apply to the Captain on G. W. BINNEY, JaVOB SALK, FREIGHT, -*-' OR CHARTJfiR. The Schooner essie Henderson, , at d carries 145 tons. -s apply to MORTON JONES, No 1, Queen-street; CAPT. ROBINSON, Oh board. n-BNBI ELLIOTT JLi- MARINE SURVEYOR, LICENSED RECEIVER, <_ FOR WARDING AGENT, led Store *' C." tor Goods Warehoused it or for Examination. md Shipping Business promptly at f Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. street 'Wharf \ V KUMJ A.JND " NORTH SHORE STEAM -FERRY COMPANY (Limited). r leaves Auckland for Woodside $k days at 816 and 11.16 a.m. ; 2 in Sunday at 9.46 a.m.; 1.30, 2.46, and res Wo idside on weekdays at 8.46, 2.30 and 6.30 pm. On Sundays at ,16, and 5.30 p m. leaves Auckland for North Shore i week days »t 7 30, 9, 10,11, 12 a m„ 2.30, 3.30. 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6 30 p.m. hore— 7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. 11.30 a.m. ; 30, 4, 6.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips \ -8 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves 2 30. i Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, ,30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nignt—B.3o. lore 9.30, 10,12 30 a.m.; and 1,2, 3, md 6 pm. »ignt, 8. The 1.30 trip hatf 1.30 and 9.30 am., and 6.6 pm. trips Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9am., and a. trips from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, Manager. t i^ o c: F THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAN DUE WORKS, •signed, in returning thanks for the eceived during the last twelve years r friends and customers that having irection of our extensive Works at >rising all the latest improvements in linery, we are now in position to us brands ef Soap and Candles of the ' at prices which defy competition. tNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, jhmond, Cox's Creek. TICK—DURHAM*STREET, >r to Messrs Roberton & Co. CAL NOTICE. . CUCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER. _ REMOVED from. 'AKEFIELD-STREET , -ww^EN-STREET, Auckland I (Five doors above the City Hall). 1 fHI, 3- CtJOKSEY begs to inform his numerous IK" j" I"the Pub"c generally that he has added to I BTife s> es3 a WeU-selected Stock of BOOKS and 1 gAKONBRY. and that he is in receipt of Maga ■ r«eß, Periodicals, Ac ,by every mail. 1 chi&nofortes and H«moniums A very large and 1 ssiection of the above at tne lowest pnees -1 fef 1 Po'«leorhi r e o n the deferred payment *Jjte 'large«t and choicest stock in Auckland of fertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines,, and other Rents'; alsoTcho^e Roman and English Stnngs S^kinds, just received, and all the most popular to H. CTJCKSEY, "SO^ALE AND RETAIL MUSIC-SELLER AND ; m. '- Stationer. ! J. i [ESTABLISHED 1863.] J A TJ E A N Gr A. 10 commercia"l~"men, theatri ; -. cals, and others. li&Jargestand most commodious Hall in the l^ofTauranga TO BE LET on moderate terms tn'Sl^y. night, or week. .. .'wpsaspromptly attended to. ' , T. J. HENBHAW, Tauranga. I



g| 0;1 S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED .AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A i i A A 0 s, J-*-* PLUMBER, GASFITTER, __, Aiir> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wit h the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. pTANOFOETE TUNING-. MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFORTK AND HARMONIUM TUNEK, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. "WISHES & 00 -«- Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Batcher quean nteeet, corner of Durham street, Auc& and. PomlU-y of all kinds dressed to order. Prime »ntfjfco_ Toisguos, Home-cured Bacon, domed Beef on Ba«e. in large quantities. N.B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. GEOiiGE BLACK & COT, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OP DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods , Always in Stock PB'IEOB & &BAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. Ml 8 i NOEM AN, teacher op music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. \X' AB is 001 B Jiu T BJ&K fcj, T ' SOAP & CAHDLK MANTrJVHJTURBRK, OTT A P P. I, BTBBBT, AUCKLAND. J'~' 0 A B S O JS, • House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Qnoen street. HTFO A X EBB. PBEEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA CABDi] CI AMU E L WELLS K5 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, *c. Loans arranged. Office: 120, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bnnk.i __ T OR A i c, _» * FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Copl and Firewood Merchant, <&c— On Sale, Newcastle and Waogarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town falinirs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WfHiLLIPPS & SON, «. OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestri Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed asi Doors, &C Glass cut to ze ,and carefuUy packed. 12, Wyndham jtreet. "DOSTES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C»SH 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 Bnd 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 Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, _c—Residence: Top of Grey street. 96. ea--t side. B 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, COIOB, 6LAB _ .ND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Nbxx xo Bank or N_w Ziaianj). J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turpi Zinc White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compass Glasses Brashes __.. om. _— _______g • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AND Fort-street. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of 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 (ba.s to be returned). - Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets. CLARKE BROTHERS' (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. PobTti7and cemSt. ~*°~ 200' casks White's and other brands. KJEANE &. JENKINSON, yIOTORIA- STREET EAST. /3.J_JMTJuJB_difiJN'!- •CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIBIBD, AHD PRESSED at ___ H A E W 0 O D' S, TAiwsa, From Melbourne. fi9, Hobson-street, noar t_a Govarno* B*0WB«. j».« —a«qtlam«n,« CttnthM TVed Money- MON KY TO LESTD on first-class freehold security, at low,rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. MONBI TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Applj to EIjIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO Li ND in large pj small sums, at very ow rale of interest.- Apply ™fcl icito J! High-street.



____^^ Business Cards. J)^ ETITT. GUjN-MaKEK Begs to inform bU customers and the public gene rally ih ..the has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PUNOEOBTSS AND -*- HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t v/a or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobs >n-street. QI T I BAI EE T ANT) STEAM BIS3UIT MANUFACTORY, hobßon-Btreet. lokino and Ground Sugar Alwavb on Hamb W. R. WADDELL. A LPE E D ALE T, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkom Messrs. Eidlkv and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ETC. rip ~i M i~ E R for snu, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A. HARMS. TAMES B. FSA IN CIS, _» IMPORTKR OF CHINA, GLASS, AND E aRTFTENWARK, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Prkmiskb), where he is-opening the fo'lowing Shipments of Goods:— ExFEKNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Wand Vases 'something new.) Xx CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &C ¥.p OXFO! D White and Oold and Bluefieu'ed Preakfa&t Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of- Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffe -nd Cnps, Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, aLarce Astort ment of Enamtlled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, White and Oold China Goodß, Buff Milk Pans, Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Hpittoons. Jelly Cans, &c. TO FOLLOW BY THE BVDASPFS: Lined Dinner Ware aDd Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO FORI E 8 AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tunkr a«» a* H R.H the Dttke b? Appointment V4o_aF3t«§t 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & PON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, dbc , <£c The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the worlfS, side by side. The prices of the«e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Fac ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sous. The newest musical publication in stock. 4 UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE-STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. _______ Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice. Of the best materials and workmanship, and at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. pAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Jnst 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 Sek Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Prames Gilt Mouldings for Ro-m Decorations • The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call and See Them I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tu^ps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an 1 ornamental. In fact everything requir- d in the painting trade Is to be bad at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL. COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, Ac, ' 28, and 30, Victoria-street, riHBAP SADDLEEf AND \J HARNESS.- The Undersigned has alw»ys on hand, and to arrive per Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of pverv description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, anurs Combß. Brushes, Kneecaps, inaia-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls. Oirtbs, Fancy Bits. AcJ/aU of which will be sold at the lowest prices "^verv description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice .' ~Z, Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for BHiman's celebrated Royal Embroc* tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap-st house in town,i direct from the Importer and Maker. . W. B..'JONES,. SADDLER. HAJUSESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 1 B*^ 164, QUEEN-STREET.



— —..■w TO .._-_-n_i_»^.»— -™^"—i ftfwil»HßM-CM_Cia_DD Kerosene. /£<:-,,., , _ i _%>\ DEYOE'S BRILLIANT 01 v Is dow 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 percy against all chance of a Kerosene accident Ask for DEV'B'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to tlio.ie who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GROCERS & DEALERS. m o 0 Q ° $ ° 0, 1 o H % o - ft B _ « * § ■ H 5 £ __ H O B rt ■ w s % &*o 1 « whw S W W &aOS 1 ° M, Q ft S w ■..-- z, £'■■■« O § o° I < :'■■>■■* > * W Eh



I Mercnaudisa ADELAIDE FLOUR. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. ]>^OTICE OF REMOVAL. H. E. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LGWEis QUE&N-BTEEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping cmmuuity and the public th.t they have RrCwOVE" to their NKW PRh.MISE.-i, three doors further up, which his been d signed specially for carrying on in all its b'a dies t..e requirements of the «HIP CHaNOIERY BUSINESS. The Establishment is now replete with an assortment of first-class Goods selected by our representat ye at home HF, v and Co. would also call the attentio iof builders and others that they always ke<_p on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery Requisite*, for the building trade, &c Just Opentd per late arrivals, a arefully selected and well - assorted Stock, com pricing—Twines, Cordage, Codes of Bunting, Bracftet and *arp Swinging Limps ('cry choice), Brass Good 3of all descriptions, Stil Cloth, American Canvas ad Duck, *wbank, Wire, »nd Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, Muntz Metal (genuine). Anchors, Chains, Pitch, Stockholm Tar, l'»ints, Oils, Lamp Black, ttrushware, Brass Pedestal Compasses—Copper, Brass and Japanned side Mast he»d and Anchor L-ghts. AMERICAN HabDWaRE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bows and Yoke.°, Ames' La and SH Spades and Shove's, ?quarirg xes, Cheneys Hummers, <**c ,*c L>ekwood's Cutlery, Sorby s Cross-cut and Pit Saws, Ktles, &<-., &c. Tarpaulins and Rick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebraled BEMATtTE PAI.nT. I p M B H T OP PINE COLONIAL TWEEDS • ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE Byihi Undersigned— PIJNEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ In 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS PINE 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., apE T s WYNDHAM-STREET. q/^ KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTE B. T. H. HAL L & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 ToJSh. 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. APE It H ANGrLNGS, OiLfe COIOURB, ETC. Ex Perndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of desiem French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers . V ARNISH KS—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS.-— Polishea and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description. Sheet, on which we have now m«de 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 casks and drums. TUR PENTIN 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, WYNDHaM- STREET. £5500 wo*TH °* JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. \. WATCHES AND JEWELLERY I OF THB _ . FINEST DESCRIPTION B. BECK ! ! Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invites his friends and the public to inspect his 8' OuK. of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manuf ctory firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gi/t prices. 'I he sale is a re 1 one, and not mtreiy one to rated the eye and deceive. he selection and oh-ste de 1-ign of the goods, of the fi st qulity gold, has per ' ha. s never in uckland before been offered. No profit w .nted the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost The entire SIO X is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G PAYNE, who ha* been in my employ for upwards of twelve years, has undertaken to keep ' all Watches and Clocks void or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. 1 All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, i and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once, or they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



Hotels. THAMES H 0 T E L t AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-strbet 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. oold, 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 CHOJCtCST Oil' WINBB and the Finest Braids of BPIKITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOCTon draught or in bottle. MEW ZEALAND HOTSPxJNGB, -L AND MEDICINAL BATHS. THE OHIMEMUTU HOTEL, ohinemutu, Isaac Wilson, Proprietor. Coaches leave Tauranga every Tuesday and Friday morning, returning the same day. FARE £1 EACH WAY. Forage provided for Horses. TT O T E L T~O LET. A first-rate cruntry' Hotel to be let, doing a large and profitable cash business,—Apply to X. FORDYCE, Bottler, Fort street. Insurance. qpHE SOUTH BEITISB FIRE AND^MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000, UNLIMrTZD LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of the Cpmpany, 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. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of Insured. «.•_..■_. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. D OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE DEPARTMENT. Risks on all description of property accepted as heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. Equitable claims will ever be liberally dealt with, md 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. r|Tb_E NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Srants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on 3tores. 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 : 25, QUEEN-STREET ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manager. TT I 0, T O X 1 A 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 3-reat Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACPARLANE, Aeents. 25. Queen-street. All D INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND MaRINE. Head Office—Prisckss-btrekt, Dunbdin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING. DIRECTORS: James Anderson, Esq. oeorge Young, E*q. James Curie, Esq. L. Thuneman, Eli. David Baxter, Esq. G. F. Reid, Esq. Josses by Fire Insured against, on Store, Warehouses, Dwelling-houses, &c, at current rates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and all tinds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either m valued or open Policies, on the most favourable erms. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by >rovisions in the Articles of Association Insurer *ill participate in the Profit* of the Company, GEO. W. Blt^EY, Agent for the Province ot Auckland. OELIA BLE I^DEMNiTI Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OP LOSSES, Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices— 25, Queen-street i i _____ p B I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son, Just ißfceived per Waitanoi, from London. .... HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWKN, 74, Quee*-street. iHE C - P..R T V MfcAT SUPPLY CCMP ■ NY (L MITI D). There are 1,800 Shares applied for. It is requisite t:> have 2,000 Shares before a meeting is called. Business to commence with New-Year. For t Hither pwttc«lars, apply to A. DORNWELL.



i Citizens'Ball piTlZßN S' BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQUIS OP NOR MANBY, AND THE MARCHIONESS OP NORMANBY. To be held'at the CHORAL HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7. COMMITTEE: His Honor Oeorge A. Ariey, Knight His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the M»yor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russell , . J. Russell J. M Shera D. M. Luckle, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon 0. J. Taylor, M.G.A. H. Brett T, Whitson O. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. VonderHeyde/M.G.A.M. Montague Hon J. Witliamson,MGA. Dr PoUen W. C. Wilson D. Cruickshank W. J. Hurst, M.P.C. L. D. Nath»n W. H. Kissling B Tonks. M P.O. F. D. Fenton G M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. He»n D. L. Murdoch J- Sheehan. M.G.A. Captain Daldy Colonel Balnea vis G. B. Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. 0. Pounds With power to add to their number. TICKETS: Gentlemen £110 Ladies .. ..... ..076 To be obtained from the members of committee Of from the Secretary. O. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. ■'i-■i " i a i Amusements. OTRAWBEBRIES and CREAM! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! «PORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOJXING DAY), AND ON THX Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW TEAR'S DAY/. For the purpose of attracting competitor! from distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will be iffered for Running (short and long distances). Jumping, Throwing the Hammer), and other feats of activity and strength. Full programmes will be published In a few days. aTBAWBBRRIES and CREAM . AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFKEB always ready. The Merry -go-Round for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF THE 8 SEASON. W S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W Fresh from the Garden three times daily, a at * 0 EOBERT BREWIN'S, W OQ NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, 9° QUKKN'STSIKT. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. STBA WBE8RIE8! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite WhlUon'a old Brewery, nd close m_ the Newmarket Railway. Jg Aft OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) Notice is hereby giv n tnat n and ler t>..- M January, 1876 the price of C > and 'Shu* d i• «d at the. Companj's MusS, R«wa*>iW». tw if iKvauds will be as follows: — COaL .. ... ~ ~ ~ 12bper ton SLA K. ~ ... _ -.. .. ~ 7b per ton By order of the Board of Directors. J. A. GILFILLxV, ; .. .Secretary. 10, Insurance Building, Auckland, November _o, 1874.