The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,520.]

Auckland,*N.Z. ; THCIRSDAY, DECEMBER, 24, 1874

PPrioeY.ONE PENNY.



Shipping. 7*k*. nYEBLAND MAIL jteit^v V-f ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA rthe Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] • * "OT The Steamship Cyphrenes, 2,500 tons Thomas Wood Commander, expected on Monday, Decemter 28, will Jeave for Honolulu and San Francisco six hours after arrival, for freight or passage and all particulars annlv to H. M. JERVIS, Isrent. «*yk A ustralaslan S^firffl^v -C*- STEAM NAVrOATTOTSr EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; , ALSO, THE PALMER i RIVER GOLDFIELDR. The splendid Mail Steamship Macgregor, Ssootons, H. Grunqer,, expected on or about sth January, will leave as above six hours after arrival Foi freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, -•-. p > Agent Xji O E LTTTELION ijQJpSigW DIRECT. "" ' " \ tmmm The Fine Brig Albion Will" sail ( aa above on or about Thursday next the 24th instatit ' . * For freight, &c., apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street. AA. XpIRSf SHIP FOE ,jE3u|Sl§^. LONDON. The favourite regular Trader City of Auckland, Captain Kat,lh, having all her cargo engaged, will hare quick despatch An experienced surgeon hawbeen engaged. Only one cabin now to let in the saloon. For passage apnly to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16,' Queen-street, Auckland, December 5,1P74 1 -"VO&v A' Ut;IILLA.aJL> A.SSD fiEgaafc^f^v ol north shore steam wM|^T^^-FEBRY COMPANY (Limited). The Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.46 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.46, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.80 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.? 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. The, Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the weekdays at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 a in,, and 12.30,1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; and 1, 130 2, 3.30, 4,6.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips leave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves at 1 instead of 12 30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, 3 30,4, 4.30, 6.30, 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, 4.30, 5, and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip to Devohport Wharf. * NoTE.-4Che 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 5.30 p.m.'trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. RiO AJL S ! .COALS! FOR SALE, Ek Mary King, from Greymotjth, In lot*to suit purchasers, 95 TONS BEST GREYMOUTH EIVEK COAL. D. H. McKEN ZI E, Custom-house-street. JJTJSIOAL NOTICE. H. CtfcTksEY, MUSIC-3ELLEE B, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). J H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous Wends and the public generally that he has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATION E BY. and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, Ac , by every mail. . Pianofortes and Harmoniums-A very large and choice selection cf the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment The'lasgest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other Instruments ; also, choice Roman and TCnglish Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular Music. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] QRKISTMAS PRESENTS. MY HEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OB1 SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. fifP L E N DID OPPORTUNITY fO tor purchasing CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, NEW YE A\ ' S GIFTS, AT R. BECK'S. pAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER n Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 AND 1875, Comprising — Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangir ga for Dining-rooms 0 Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and Sek Them 1 * HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frame 3 m Gilt Mouldings for Roam Decorations \ The quality of which has never been equalled in ' AwS&l&ixu ft, Caxi and Beb Them J | White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window. Glass, both plain an-1 ornamental. «» fact everything required in the painting trade la 1 -v. to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, 90,, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANT*, ticxmm framb makers, *vt



Basineas Oards. "g O O X S BOUND PAPER.RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A I S A A. O -S. • PLUMBER, GASFITTER, ' WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HIGH- STREET, Near Vui.can Lane, Auckland. J>IAJN OJfOETJS TUNING-. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr . Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. Tames WtTt c h e~e, " CARTER, COS TRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the SHORT SST NOTICE. ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncot, at REASONABLE RATES. Gl IS OJA&E Bi^AOi & CHX, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OB1 DUKHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sown. Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PEEECE & GHAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Bttildihos, Queen-street, Auckland. pOETLAKD OEMEN^T 400 cases to arrive per'Glenoraand Cosi^atrick. . KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STREKT EAST. I"b '> ' N O E M A N, -.TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOGI BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, KirHMWD, Coxa Crtsek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. | v a Me !a o W f v • Houeo and Land Ag6»t, Kent and Debt Collector, Stichbary'g Buildings, Quean street. £ O B 9-~§ A X EBB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDJS WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. [A CARD ] SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agani, Collector of Bents, Debts, Highway Bates, *c. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen itreot (three doora below the Union Bank.) ' J~~7 O~ X A I Gt, ft FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co*l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Goal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. W? xLIhLLPFti & SON, ® OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Bcrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture FrSme and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed asri Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. OTEPHENS & CAETEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in tbe city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. TJO^ES ! BONEH! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Btreet> by J. & J. SOPPET. HJB Misses Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents snd 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 Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, «£c— Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, east side. WR. HAY WlßD't „ CHEAP BKDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCTNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SSREET, (Next to Que' l-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. y- £ J, soPfJil • * MILLBES, Fbebdvian's Bay Steam Mru.s, No 8, LOWBB^QUBBN STRBBT. Wharb1 AtroKLAiro. MR T. TR AFFORD, aUKGKOM DENTIST, W A X B I I KJ^ S I R ■ * I. »^^V^Sl ™ Set> to °!l rjLABKB "bBOTHBRS' YOYAL EI^ TA ER°T ROp M|ofoGRAPHIO GALLERIES, (Opposite Uhion Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously^ hENTLEMEFS OLOTHBS Of OLEANBD. ALTBEBD BBPAIBBD, i.KD. PKBBSBD EwoQjj ,Sf T4Jloaj Vroji Mblbotjen*. 69, Hob«on-Btreet, new the Governor Brown*. p.a.—gantlemen'ii Olotho* TiveS Money. ON BY TO LE'S'D on first-class freehold security, at low .rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. 11CONEY TO LEND/ in large and IVL small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply o BIiIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. Ti/|OH^Y TO ÜbHD m large or JXi small anni, »*♦«?• ** » ? to u« injtwifc twit*&****#!to****t & ]?m



Btisiness C&rds. jy~^ EVITT, *GU%-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. BwT? 7" x»in . Stcck-Ee T Et brands Gunpowder, «c.' Tackle Powder > and Fuze» &hooting and Fishing PI ANOFOETES 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 said cheap A handsome Unglish Pianofofte, in walnut c se, to be sold at coat price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t- \vn or country.— T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley strcet, near Hobson-street. If E FAULDEE, Sole Contractor to JJ/JL the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Close% 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 Omca, Qaeen-atreet JfISR£ E & O O -IS- Wholesale, ShiDtiing, and Family Butcher Quean street, corner of .Durham Btraet, Aucfe and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to onfor. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. 'Corned Beef on sals In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forw&rded to all parts of the Colony npon receipt of ordar. Famiiiea y/aited on tn town or suburbs. - . O OTA N.I O MEDICINES. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, * VIOTORIA-STJtKET. R SKINNER • BUILDER, CAJaPENTER, and JOINER Vuloan Lane, AND POBT-818811, Shop Fronts, Office .Sittings, and all branches of the building trade esocuted. Q I T~Y *B ■■:&}-. KB B f ANT) STEAM BISCUIT MANCTFACTORY, HOBSON-STKBKT. lOBIMG AND GKOUND SUGAR ALWAYS ON HaKJ) W. R. WADDELL. AL EX E D -JL--L E~l[, ■ WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Lowuo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. ETC. O A D D Jb E <E Y. J. W I¥e~M A N Has on hand a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Harness, Shaft and Leading Harness, Spring Care Harness, Carriage, Gig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles. Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and English-made Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. JAMES 8.. EKAN OI S, IMPOKT'KB OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EiRTHENWARE, Begs te inform his friends and th o public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His L^k-e Pbemisks), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods:— Ex FERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOBDt White and Gold and Blueflgured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe sCaraffe snd Cups, Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed 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 THiS HYDASPES : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES A~N D -HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner gßfe iffi? %. H.R.H. the Duke by Appointment »|£§i||fsi§» 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, &c, etc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of theee 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 AlUsod and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A 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 LOWESr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. /Sheap salddleex- and Vj harness. The Undersigned has always 08 hand, and to arrive ncr Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of evVry description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles Whips S Combs. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and ofher Fetlock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. StafaU of which will be sold at the lowest prices F Ever^ description of Harness, Pack Saddles. &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on from the Importer and Maker.



Kerosene. ■ 77^ Sa ?ft veieny $)* DEYOB'S BEILLIAJST 01G Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can bo 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 pto perfy against all chance df a accident. Ask for DBVOE'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 thoae who read, or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much loss fatiguing to the eyes. J - To GROCERS & DEALERS. o m »: ° D • i™i « •^ o CO IH « I o 00 i: o i 5 w &aas i 0 j, OS " g T P H S h "bo a W f;'.-, g H S- -« H « ft H * Pj" W o • i H H ° P



Merchandise. A S~H I P M B » T OF U ' FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. QNB A L E By the TJndkbsioned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEBSE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SSOSS. T. H. HAIIL & CO. QEDBES RECEIVED for AUSTRALIAN" WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. O£» KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEBHAFGHNGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPER fIANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. 3UNDRIES—Brashes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Itequisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. SLAS.-— Polished and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large "and small packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. □OLOUKB—Dry in every variety. DILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casksand drums. TURPENTINE—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. W V NDHAM-3TBE T. Drapery- TTT C. D E N N E 8 Begs to inform the Ladits of Auckland and vicinity, that he has TOST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Pkb Hydaspes, AND HAS OPENED Che Shop lecontly occupied by Mr Cucksey in WAKEFIELD STREET, With a very Extensive Stock of JEWING MACHINES, Jy the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, iVheeler and Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, iueen of Scots, &c, &c. Special attention is directed to the latter marvel of peed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of 14: 4s, with siiver-plated-extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. . W. C. DENNES has brought out several thoroughly ifficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. SVEKY DESCRIPTION" OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. Qf» QUEEN-STREET. ALEXANDER'S GOLD and SILVER WATCHE3 By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. A LEXANDER'S XjL GOLD CHAINS are of the Newest pattern and guaranteed A LEXANDER;S JCL LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs LEXNDEAR'S LOCKETS and NECKLETS Are the best ever Imported. A LEXANDER'S" * X3L GENTS' and LADIES' RINGS Are very choice. ALEXANDER'S GSNTS' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. LEXANDER Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wyndham-street. Tlexander : XX. Warrants every WATCH purchased from kirn for two years. /TlexXn de~r jljL Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELKCTJRO PLATES and CLOCKS PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SALE. 200 casks bf Knight, Bevan, anc Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie': Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. rrT~ i m 1b B R FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. YoMe*nlloa«ea with <*«*!>!»*<* S •1»0« ** ***• B**»s



Erapery. JJ-E-W SPBING GOOD NEJW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND STTMMSR DRESS MATERIALS Ot all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOBED SILKS NEW FANC¥ 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 vaiicty of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRES3 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 BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK oy PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS 10 SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Good* will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than visually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets. Quilt*, Calicos,- Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oieabed out at COST PRICK (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) I ■ THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles), Trousers, Trousers and Tests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowe&t in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IST ©BELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKIN S, (Lira Hay and Honeyman).



Amusements. Tjl L 1/E R S LIE G*A RDE NS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. BOXING-DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY.' Committee: Mr Robert Grah»m Mr John Cosgrave Mr JohQ Kirkwood Mr Murray- Mr Whitson Mr Fletcher The Handicap Kaces have closed with splendid entrief. -\";^ jf- ■ The entries for the Hammer Throwing, Hop, Step, and Jump, Tilting in the Kin?, Dancing, Wrestling and Hurdle Race (to be ran Ist January), will remain till Saturday, when they will be received at the Gardens. The Sports on the 28th (Boxing Day).^ will com mence at 10 o'clo.k punctually. . Admission to Gardens and Sports, 2s Od, including Return Ticket in train. Grand Stand, 2s (id. Caids giving Ihe-tirogmmrfle pnd handicaps will be eady on Thursday. Price, Cd. ALFRED KING, Secretary and Handicapper. rpHE DELICACY OF THE rt. " SEASON. . O H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W Fresh from the Garden three times daily, w ' I"- * rt . AT p ROBERT BREWIN'S, W oq NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, Queen-street. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. Q R I C X E T. ""* A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son Jest (Received per Waitangi, fbom London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Qutostt-stbekt. ' T7ATJXHALL TEA GARDENS, V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculia<ly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in vaiious parts, Swings, 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 shore cricket ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula. School Parties, Clubs, and Picnic Parties are especially invited. *The trouble and expense of bringing their own crockery need not be gone to, as r by giving us a few days_notico, they can be supplied on liberal terms. Milk always obtainable. Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice STRAWBERRIES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, PaOPBIiTOB. nOALS! COALS ! COAL S ! CHEAP COALS. NEWCASTLE COAL, 36s PER TON Alokgside the FkownlKg Beauty. Apply to ■ • STONE BROS. 23, 1874 "D AIL WAT SLEEPERS. The undersigned is prepared to give the highest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station; Mechanic's Bay. XT O T~ 1 O E. REMOVAL OF THB AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDE.B "WORKS. "We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers that * avlng completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we, are now in position to supply our various brands ef Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA*» AND CANDLE WORKS, RICHMOND, COX'S CfttEK. Office—Durham-street, . Next door to Messrs Roberton & Co. ' "PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Kates, Rotomahsna, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'S Photographic Booms, Shortland-street. UCKLANDTRAINING BCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875. Under THE SUPERINTENDENCE OP MR JOSIAH MARTIN. This Institution will consist of Elementary and Senior Schools witu Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL lACLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and . Design; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. Advakced Cl&ssfs. Conducted, by professional men, will be established for instruction in the following subjects :— Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts ; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics ; Architectural Draw iDg ; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. Tha Tbainikg System of Illustrative Lite turss will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle of Tkchsioal Edxjca "TlOW. , . '"'Jt" The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of J Natural Productions and Manufactures, and whh th 6 *v* ■ best description of Modern .Educational Apparatus ~ and Appliances. A Gymnasium and Drill-ground will be provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up aa soon aa possible. Evening Classes will be established for Instruction n special subject!. Fees (Quabteblv, payable in Advance) : Elementary ~ ~ v .. Ono Guinea ■: Benlor .< -„ „ n