The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,499.]

Auckland, N.Z., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1874

rPBicB : ONE PENNY.



.1 ,[ ' SMppmg. I ",TT a ustbala run •9 Mm -*-^- STEAM NAVIGATION I iM\|^' CO-'s First-class Steamers. I Im^&Y AND MELBOURNE, AND ■J ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; I jtSO, THE PALMER EIVER GOLDFIELDS, I j], e gplendid Mail steamship I Cyphrenes, ■ 0 toDB, T. Wood, Oomuiander, expected on or B,lwat6thL December, will leay.<» above six hours SI liter arrival <!H For fceight or passage, and all particulars, apnlv to f| H. M. JERVIS, Agent. m Srafc^^ EODTE TO EUROPE VTA ■ *H.\^^'HONOLaLU. «AN FRANCISCO ■ ANr> YORK. ■"^•«>^u, MiQe Australasian Steam Navigation Company under W Contract with the Governments of New South I wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her WE jiajesty's Mails.] I ihe Steamship | Cyphrenes, ■ «0 tons. Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on 1 Tjinrsday.December 24, will leave for Honolulu and < igO S»n Francisco six hours after arrivaL I lot freight or passage ana all particulars apply to || H. M. JERVIS, I P IKS^ SHIP FOR HBt 1' 1^ The favourite regular Trader City of Auckland, H Captain Halls, will sail at an early date. I There ar?. three Cabips in tv.e Saloon disengaged I Forfrefetitor passage apply to ' j CRUICKSHANK & CO., 1 Agents I High-street, Auckland, • J\ Kovember 23, 1874. I tS&Sfcv ff BK E T ELLIOTT 1 illalSiW -*-*- Marine surveyok. 9 MlEs3e^ licensed receiver, & fok ■ WARDING AGENT. I Lessee of Bonded Store " C." tor Goods ■Warehoused J (or Transhipment or for Examination. 1 All Cnstoma and Shipping Business promptly at- S tended to. I Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. I Offica : Queen street Wharf llaS^nß^ NORTH SHORE STEAM 1 gkMiES^ FERRY COMPANY (Limited). I Tlie »teamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ■| daring the week days at 8.16 and 11.15 a.m.; 2 Minds.lo p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and |I 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woudside on week clays at 8.45, Bind 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 t>.m. On Sundays at ■ IMS a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. ■ The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore ■ Shore during the week days at 7 30, 9, 10, 11. 12 a m,, Hud 12.30, 1 30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and G. 30 p.m. ■ leaves North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; ■ mil 1. 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and (5 p.m. Mght Trips ■leave Auckland—B, 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves ■itl instead of 12 30. ■ Sunday leaves .Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2 30 3, BSO, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nigtit—B.3o. ■eaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, ■ 30. 4, 4.30, 5. and Bpm. Mgut, 8. The 130 trip bb J>cvonport Whaif ■ Nor*.- lhe 8.30 and 9.^0 a m., and 5.5 p m. trips Horn .uevonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a m., and JBOand 5 30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport H ll H. W. HEATH, M Manager. 1 npBE. DELICACY OF THE IS SEASON. D 9 STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W M from the Garden three times dftily, 113 EOBERT BREWIN'S, W ISS NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° QUfiKN-STKEET. S TEA WBEB HIES! STRAWBERRIES! I Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, I Hobson'B B'idge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, I «nd clese to the Newmarket Railway. I M^Blo A L NOTICE. I H. CIfCKSE V, 1 MUsIC-'SELLEEfi, I HAS REMOVED I WAKEFIELD-STREET B 240, Q.TJEEN-STKEET, Auckland n (Five doors above the City Hall). H'J.. H. CUCKSEY, begs to inform his numerous fflßiends anrt the public genera, ly thit he has added to §■& business a Well-sele.ted Stock of BOOKS and ■itA'TIOJSE^Y. and Dbat he is in receipt of Maga ■Aies, Periodic *li, i (! , by every mail. 8 Pianoforte^ and Harmoniums A very large and ■ aoice selection if the above attne lowest p.icis ■ 'ram £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment ■ ijatem. ■ The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of ■ vonceitinas, Violin?, Flutes, Tambourines, and other i taitraments; also, choice Roman o.jd English Strings ■ Mall kinds, just receiired, and all the most popular I Music. I H. CUCESEY, I Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and I Stationer. I [ESTABLISHED 1863.] I Just landed THE PEOPLE'S HARMONIUM, • (In polished dark oak cases). PRICE, £7 10s. J. BROWN & SOIS'S, . MUSIC WAREHOUSE, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. T^O EDWIN CART?, TIMBER *•■■■ MBECHANT, AUCKLAND. &iE,-.Having charged you publMy with stealing a f?o. isoteoutof my cash-box, and now finding that **&■ charge was made by me in error, I take this opportunity of apologising to you, and expressing my •* that such charge was "-l*^ Aß CRAia . Auckland, 25th November, 1874. T^ reference to the above, will Mr - CA*,KiDfotm the public how his firm became \ ??*** of the Pro. £ote, and how disposed of ? If f ft Will, at a future date. rio .., Tr y THOMAS CRAIG-. JHE CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMP ANY (LIMITED). ,%» are 1,800 Shares applied for. It is requisite *» We 2;000 Shares before a reeling is called. ,^ n*»eas to commence with New-Year. *« further particulars, apply to A, PORNWPLI..



~ """""^"TniinwunnriniU'inniianwainwii'iiMißiirii. Bu??ujtesa Cards. r ]g 0 O X S BOUND PAPER. RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) r T~ z ' ■ 3AAs A A 0 S j -E^-* PLUMBER, OASFITMR, ' WHOLESALE^TISSMITH. t All kinds of Brass wcrk re-bronzed and re-la^uered. Estimates given for all kinds of work conDDcted Witt, the trade. . H I' G H-S TR E E T, i Near Vulcan L.vne, Auckland. PIAKOPOETE TUHINQ-. ... MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFOKTH AND HiRMOKiUM TUNER, From ICessrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and So*?.s ; London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. UIBHE S & O O •^*~" "Wholesale, Shipping, spfl F9m».y Butcher «4no3d street, cerne.? ol J)?.r.br,B2 ti'troet Anc.P. and. Poultry of aJf Xte-lx tWyad to order: Prime Smoked ronguws, lioraa-cured Bacon.. Cornod Beaif on sale 5n l?,i^e qcsntities. N.B.— Dealer* in Game. Ltro Pheasants torwiydad to all parts of the Colouy upon rarest of order. Families waited on in towa or suburbs. GEOBG-E BLACK A CO~ ■WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACS? U B X E 8, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBEET STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pef?sed v and Rivotted Goodt A)ways in l>tock P.R E E C ET~&~G KAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SCTRVKYORS, &c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, . Queen-street, Auckland. Mia; a o it'M AF, xkacker of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. \y a. k a ooi &&uth .b ka, v V Soap & Oawdlis MAwnifArTUKaiis, OH A y v: TL fl T'B. >: ?; ?, AUCKLAND. JO A E 8 O B, o House and Land Agent, Koul; and Debt Oallector, B(;>«bbcjry'i! BnildlcpH. Qnwa Btsreet.. /I » O B ft B .a XXX S. Wl FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CAKX.BS WORKS. Cash Biivers of T?Jlnw. fa card] 8 A M F E L ¥ E L L R Hoase. Land, and Commiß«?on Agont, Oollector of Rortfl, Debts, Highway Eatea, -ftc Lonni; arranged. OfHco : T^, Qnaeu ttroet (tlire«i door* baJow the TJnlon Bank.) J~ O R A^ I Q, ** *i FOirwATCmrro agknt, Wholesnle and Retail Cocl and Firewood Merchant, fire— On Pale, Newcastle and Warifrarpi ''oal, Ti-t^ee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hoh&rt Town Palings. SaAs for sale. Fort-street, A ucklaud. WFbJLLIPPS 4SON, • OIL, COLOK, end GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanprings, Bcrim, Paints, OUn, TurpentJne, Colors. Vemisties, French Polish, G-old Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brnnhe3, Plate, Sbeet, Crown, Ornamental, ar.d Photographic G-Ip.ss, Picture Frame and Tapestr Moulding-a, Clock and Compaßg Glaipfls, Glazed as Doom, *c. Glass cut to ze arid carefully packod. 12, "Wyndham .ltreet. BONES ! BONE 8! BONES! Eoupht in any Quantities FOP,. C< PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. HpHE . IVTiPSEs Teften.bebq beg ■A- most respectfully to inform patents and the public genernlly that, they are prerared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Gnepure Fmbr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Ha« cy Work. Orders executed for Pa:r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, *c— Eesidence: Top of Grey street. 96. ea^t side. ]Uf B JTAULDEft, Hole Contractor t< .Lfjt the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspitb, &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, ca# have tb> same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, Ciir Council Office, Qneon-street f\ IL, OOLOJi, ' fILASIi \J 4ND PAPKEHANQIH6S. HOUSK, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECOKATINC 57, QUEEN STREET, Kin to Bank or Nstt Zkaiand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Le*d, Tarp» Zinc White, Honae Painters', Coach and Cabine* Boakers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compel GHuiitro Brashes tea.. &><*■ \rr X S X I N T* B R V'/ • BUILDER, CAEPENTER, and JOINKB VtriiGAN Lank, AND FORT-BTBKBT. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the btdldintr trade executed. BTONE8 TONE LIME! STONE LIM f< !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen Charge to the trade, Is 2<l a bushel (ba sto be returned). Apply to W. KIKBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-street3. OLAKKE BHOTHBRS' (LATE OROMBTE'S) _^ ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Uhioh Bauk), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C D V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. -^E^TLA^TI) .OBMBNT. 200 casks "White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STR BK T EAST. puMET KKU Ub 1 JM"E~oTI/ For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by GEORGE DACRB, Fort-street; Or, SAMUEL CwCHEANE & SON. ■ ■ ■ - Money. M *^ ONKT TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— K. C. Dyer, rihortland-street^ jl/rONBI TO LEND, in large and Lit small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply to EJUIOTT MEYER 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO LtND in large or



Bttameas Cards. Begs to inform bU customers and the public gene rally th:it he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOFORTES AND "*- HARMONIUMS. hvJßn* ii'jW an^ ? n-Sale> a riurnber of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debain, aud other makers Also Harmoniums, ail of which will be s >ld cheap A handsome Huglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at cost pri<:e. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or country.-!' H. WE 813. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobs:n-stieet. Q1 T V BAK BS V Awn STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HODSOW-STIi.Er.T. ICEIITO AK'D GrOVSK SCTGiLE. ALWAYS ON HAKD W. R. WADDBLL. J^ LFR E D ITYy, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HA.H RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotnl, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALF RE D ALEY, (From Mkkhks. I'.iblsy and Son, T,ont>o PRACTICAL WATCFTMAKKR AND JEWELL SCR. KTO. I' I M B E IJ JL FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At tho Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ■ also, at the Steam Sawmill. Whangapona. O A. RATCkTR AMiS a R FkAJN 0I 3, IJIP^BTVn OF CHTNA, GLASS, AM) E « RTHRNWAUK, Begs to inform his friends a&d th c public that he is now ef tabl shed in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Flih L/.t^ Prfmibkn), where he is opening lhe fo lowing shipments of Goods : — ExFKK.N7.>ALK: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wit.c Glasses, for public and private h"uses : 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Muss, "Vases snuicihing new) >x CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet s-ets. Looking Glasses, Rock irgham and Lus»ric Teapots, &c. Ep OXK'i D White and Hold and Bluefl?n»e<l preakf;ist Ware. TO AKRIVE PEK ZEALANDTA. 40 packages, consisting of— Gla^s Caudles ticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. T'i^lie iCaniffc nd Cups, Plhin »nd Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Lan c Assort ment of Enami lied and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorate'! Toilet Sfts, Vhtß and fJold China Goods, Buff Milk Fans Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots spittoons. Jelly C^ris, &a. TO FOLLOW liYTHiC HVDASPFS: Lined Dinner Warp ar.d Baker Di'hes, with division (something new). PIANUF OR t X 8 A~N~D HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuvue a -vsji -j> H R.TI tiik Dike HY APPOINTMENT -i«&Zi?il&*.st OF EDINB'JItOII. MESSRS. J. BROWN & PON Hs^e in Stock Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, ffopldnson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Eirrd, <(;c , dc. The public have thus an opportunity of compi'infj Pianos by tha very best maliHrß in tlse world, side by side The prices of iho c instruments aie plainly marked at lhe lnwest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmomums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the I rovince, Mr H O HR>wn, who has just re'urned from Knp'and, where ho has pained his experience in the Pac orits of Mcsrs Broadwool and Sons, and Messrs Allisoi and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. AL UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET,. AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GESERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, I i AND | GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. j i Every kind of Stone and General Puilder's work executed t< order on the shortest notice, of ths best materials and worbmanst ip, ai.d at the LOWEST PCS3IBIE PRICKS. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. pAPER HAN GI NG S. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, e x Oxford, th*ir first Shipment; of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, f'omprisin«— Paperhangings fur Drawing-rooms Paperhanging.s for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Papei hangings for Bed-rooms PaperhangiDgs for Halls Panel Decoradons, very handsome. Call ash Seb Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings forKo m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call ani> See Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain anl ornamental. In fact everything requir d in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTTER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE. FRAMK MAKERS, 40., 28, AND 30, VICIOBIA-STKEBT, r^HBAP SADDLEBF AND KJ HA R N E S S. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock of pverv description of Barness, Saddles.BrWles, Whips, Sduts Comos Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and nther'Fetlock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c all of which will be sold at the lowest prices Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made -on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice . • Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. ] Sole agent for Eliiman's celebrated Koyal .Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. ... 'Purchase at the cheap-st house in town,, direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, SADBX.3BSB, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUBBN-STRBET*



Kerosene. DEYOS'S BRILLIANT 01 v Li now universally recognized ss the best Burning Oil which can be miule. { Recommended by tti« Fire Insurance i oinpanies f< r Safety, a.«d by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f it* light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer inimres Mmself am-1 his pro por«y against all cbance or a Kerosene accident Ask for UKV'K'S BEILUANT OIL, and tiltu no other. DIPLOMA, of MBKIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various. Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRIt>LIA.NT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much lei,s fatiguing to the eyes. w To GKOCEKS & DEALEKS. O OQ 0 P O m O "fa H ° W <j O -fc I M S « D S„, « 8 jZi of n so o g H Or? <r? W §> a - i 0 p H S m o ft a o g *.. « a p ■ B ss O * § <^ «*■■ 111 I ' liiiiiiiiii



Mercflandistj I) E L A IDS FLO UR. DIEECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY R.OBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. J^oTICJfi OF REMOVAL. H. F. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOW Ext Ql/BKN-STEEET. H. ¥. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping caimutiit.y and the public tlut they have RISmOVE.' to th«ir NH.W PRkMISK>, three doors further up, which h»s been cl signed specially for oturyUig on in all its b aches f c requirements <f the «HIP CLUNDI.ERY BUSINESS. The Kstublishment is now replete with art > Fsortment of fir.-.t-cUiss Gourts selected by our icprtsejitat ye at homo 11 P. v and Co. would also call the atientio • of builders and otheis that ih«y always kei-p on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for th« t.uildii'g trade, &c Just Opern d per lute arrivals, a arefully selected sin:l well- assorted Stock, compritiue;— l wines, Cordage, Codes of "ii;i)als, Bunting, Bracset and aip .Swinging Limps ('cry choice), Brass Goods of all ceacriptions, Sal Cloth, Amorjnao Canvas a d Duct, • wbank. Wire, «nd Composition -Nail.l, Galvanised and black deck Muntz Metal (genuine), Anchors, i hams, Pi'.ch, Stockholm Tar, P.iats, Oils Lamp Black, ttrushware, Brass Pedestal Compasses — Coppe.r, brass and Japanned side Mast he-d and Anchor L ghts. AMERICAN U*ul)V*El, consisting of Sharps and Collins Axes. Bullock Bows and Yoke", Ames' LH. and irtH Spades and Shove's, -quarirg xos, Cheneys H.mraers, -c . -to L>ckwood's Cutlery, Sorb/s Crosscut and Pit Saws, files, &o , &c. Tarpaulins ana Kick Covers of all .sizes always on li'ind A ftents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated UEAIATiTK PAI>T. A s~h i p"m b m~t jlla. OF PINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALS BY T. H. HALL & CO. ' Q N SALE By thk Undebsionkd— FINEST QUALITY BMCE^S PLOUE. „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATiMEaL PKAKL BA.ELUY CANTERBURY CHEESE ' NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOE SHEA.THING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOKS. T. H. HALL & CO. ORDEKS EECEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. H A LI; & C 0., AGENTS, WYN D H A M-ST REBT. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. poALS! C(iALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 T< -JNS. Our COAL is all kept under cover, so that our customer!) may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER.. PAPEitH A AGINGS, UiL* COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERH ANGINGS The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comi>rising every variety of design French and Kngliah Decora tions »nd Borders, selected expr.ssly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VA.RN ISfclfcS— arriageandHouiePainters',Cabinet- makers. SUN I'hi HS—Brushes of every description Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Kequisites, Trade iron mongery English and Colonial Glue GLAS — Poiisbeu and Kough Plate, t^otoand ' rna mental of every de-oription. Sheet, on which we have now m*de a considerable > eduction in price. PAl^T?—White Lead in Urge and sm»ll packages, Zidc White, Staining colours. Oxide of Iron, Anticorr- sive, etc COL UcvS - Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE— In cases and drums Methylated spirits MOULDING-*—Gilt and Stained Picture Frames and Kooin. a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings Chronio-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. WYVDH a M-ST REBT. £5500 WOJiTH OF JEWELLERY. LEAVING TH'hl COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES ATO JEWELLERY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION H. B E C X : Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invite* his friends and the public to inspect his « OcX of JEWKLLEHY AND WaTCHES which he bas purchased from the first manufictory firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gi/'t prices. 'i he sale is a re 1 one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. Ihe selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of ihe fi st quality gold, has per haps never in uckland before been offered. No profit wmttd the object being only to clear out the geods at first cost : The entire STOCK is new. ' English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G- PAYNE, who has bfen in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep all Watches and Clocks sold or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. - •') . . j All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, and nil outstanding accounts must be settled at once. or th<?v rfM be hsnded9rer to % solicitor. I m rtfiotwy



Hotels, jp HA M E~S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner or Quesn-strest ah» the Wharf. Proprietok R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-Sen own Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in she business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway It contains a line range of Bert-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS- Hot, < old, and The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equal'ed 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 RESTATJKA.NT, on the frround floor, MR ALs can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OK WINES and the Finest Braids of SPItUTS and CIGARS are alone supplied. tCnglish and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. JJ E WTON HOTE'jl. SUITER, & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE TERT BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usu=d prices. J. H. JOUNING, PROPRIETOR. ELLBBBLJ E HOTEL, ELL.'^LtE, Is situated at ihe Station hall-«'ay between Auckland and ' 'nehunxa. As a respectable private H .tei it is unequa ltd in the province, and admirably unacted for Invalid*, CapUins of Vessels, '.Travellers, and newly-married Couples The Hou^e is commodious, neat clean, and com fortably furnished. The tale is .--upplied with all the delicacies of the season. It ia adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off w h Uste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort »nd good attendance will find all they require at the Kllerslie Hotel. Strawberriesand Cream at short notion. T BULLEV. Drapery. J^EW CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which B. & J" H. YAILE ARE NOW SELLING THEIR STisW SUMMEtt bTOCK OP Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing IS DESERVING OF THE FIRST ATTENTION. These Goods are all FRESH IMPORTATION'S, And the department has been entirely re-modelled, and placed under NEW AND THOROUGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. THIS WKEE S. & J. R. VAI L E WILI/ SHOW SPLENDID VALUE IN SUITb. COATS, VEbIS, TBOT7S>PtS Etc., Etc., Etc. S. & J. R. VAILE, NEW PREMISES, 130, and 132, QUEEN-STREEI, ."Next Mkssbs. T. aj^d S. Morrin's. E W MILLINERY ' AND STRIW-WOKKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTEEE, For many years known in connection with the above business, has OPENED a BRA.N H ESTABLISH MENT just round th«s corner of WtLLESLEY and QUEEN-STR.EET3, and next door to Mr. Hbwin's Grocery Business. This branch will be conducted in conjunction with her Newton business, and has been opened at the express wish of her friends close to To»n, and to suit their convenience. The real I novelties in Siraw-working, so little known here, will now be brought under the eye of the Ladies of Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited to view, made upon the premises by ladies of years' experience in this depart ment of fashionable work. The bus ness is now open for Inspection, and the manner of conducting it must ensure it success. There is a vacancy for a limited nnmber of Apprentice BBd KropT'jvers,



Citizens' Bt.ll piTIZENS' BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQTTIS OF NOR MANBY, AND THB MARCHIONESS OF > OR MAN BY. To be held at the CHORAL HALL OV THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. COMMITTEE : His Honor ueorge A. Aney, X light His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell ' Captain Daveney T. Itussell * '* J. fcussell J. M Shera D. M. l.uckie, M.G. A. T ft'iorrin Hon 0, J Taylor, M.G.A. H. Brett T, AVhitson 0. M. Quintal E. Lewis G Yon der Heyde,M O-.A. M. Montague Hon J. Williamson,MGA. S. Jones W. C. Wil,on P. Cruiokshank W. J. Hurst, M. P. C. L.I h Nath n W. H. Kissling B Tonks MPC. 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 Balueavis G. B. Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville. M.P C. J. O. Pounds With power to add to tbeir number. TICKETS: Gentlemen .. <•.. ..£llO Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. O. M. QUINT-L, St creUry. Amusements. OTRAWBEEE ES and CEE M! AT WILLOW GRf VK, BEACH ROaD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIKST-CLaSS CEOQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHIJUL SBADEI OPORTS! SrOETS! SPORTS ! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAKD ATHLETIC FhSTIVALS Will be h«ld at ELLER.-LIE GAHDEKS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DaY), AND ON 'IHK IST JANUAKY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'S D At], For «he purpose of attracting com pet tH frcm a distance, VALUABLE PRJZlits wiil be ■ fferea for Bucning (sh *t and Jong distance ), Jumping, Throwing ih- bammetj, and tlicr feats or activity and strength Fu.l programmes will be publi^iied in a few days. OTRAWBr.ER.Kt and .* REAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every niornii.g. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEH and COFFES always ready. The Merry-go-Roruid for Children- FEEE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday * promenade. Q R I C X E T. A LARGE AS-ORTMBNT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by B J Page, and Duke and Son, JDST EtCBiVBD PER \V AITAjsQI, PbOM Li.M>o». HAVING ARRJVfcD LV.TE, WILL BE SuLD CUifiAP. WALTER EWiiN, 74, Qtjee^-street. J^" O T 1 t' E. REMOVAL OF.THK AUTKL\ X D SOAP AND CA.nD k. MOtvKS We, the undersiaried, in returning thanks for the liberal .upport received durirg the l»st twelve y*-ars, beg to inf -ria our friends and customers th-.t • avmg completed the erecnon' 01 our extensive WorhS at hichmond, comprising all the atest inuptovements in Plant and Macnioerc, we are now in position to supply O'ir Vdiious brands ef Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which doty competition. WARNOGK BRoTHEKS, AUCKLAND SOA ' AND CaNuLE WORKS, itIOHM >M), CIXS CBiEK. OFFIO B—D aRHAM-STRF BT, STfext door to MHaxn tiosxßvetn & Go.