The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,4.05 ,

Auckland, N.Z. WED EsDAY AUGUST 12, 1874 |

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JC Shipping. fe#3 A m ■J^-Jl^ -C-1- STEAM NAVIGATION 4&F?sN riiZ?~ ' co-s Fhst-class Steamers. FORiakiONEY AND MELBOURNE, AND Ing the QUEENSLAND PORTS. f Vurcuit. _______ Tne _^____oic. new steamship _~ » _. Victoria, 2,100 tons, J. T. Ddkbkii,, Commander, expected on or r bent 4th prox., wiU leave as above three days after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. ,^3s. PO R MELBOURNE • -*- DIRECT. The Fine Ship Miltiades, 1,452 toils, R. A. Perr-ett, Esq., Commander, will sail for the above port direct in a ftw days. Has splendid saloon accommodation. For freight or passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Jsi "IyTANUKAU STEAM Sgjiigp. fi- SERVICE. Tarn O'Shanter Will leave the Govermrent Wharf, Onehunga, for Waluku, Awitu, and other Stations, carrying goods and passengers as follows: — Leaves Onehunga. Retumißcr from Waiuku, -fee. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, high water Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, high water Also, For Cornwallis, Huia, Paratutl, and Awitu Sawmills (weather permitting), every Friday, at 10 a.m. JAMES W. WALLER, Agent. Auckland, August 8,1874. "ATI UENET ELLIOTT fflgkm* -k-k. MARINE SURVEYOP., j^f^ggSK LICENSED RECEIVER, * FOR -^^^^^ WARDING AGENT, Lessee of Bonded Store "C." for Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination. AU Customs and Shipping Business promptly at tended to. Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office: Queen street Wharf ~Z THOU THE THAMES J- 1 AND COROMANDEL. 2^g^^^^s" Cabriing Pa^sekgebs and The p.s. Enterprise No. 2. From Auckland to Thames : THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 9 o'clock. (Weather and other circumstances permitting). Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. HOLMES BROS.. Agents, Wharf. it%r REOULAE TBADEES njffljftf^? AUCKLAND & LYTTELTON. *2--s_i-_-»Stf- The Clipper Brigantines Flirt and Eyno. Best care taken of goods. Never damage cargo. For freight or passage apply to D. H. JV'cKENZIE, Custom House-street "[A F ° B KAIPAEA. ■haN"!!^. The Schooner mw&mim Amaranthe Will _ej.ro Ontlmiiga Wbait -_- above on FRIDAY, the 14th instant. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL ; Or. JAMES W. WALLER. AUCKLAND AND NORTH . SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The p.s. TAKAPUNA leaves Auckland for North Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9,10, 11, 12 a.m., and 1.30,2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 p.m. NIGHT TRIPS.—B, 10. and 11. SUNDAY. —10.30 a.m. ;1,2,3, 4, 5, and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Le.ves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, and 11.30 a.m ; and 1, 2, 3, 4,5.15 p.m. At night—7.20,8.30, and 10.30. The p.s. DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood side during the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m.; 2 and 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 am.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Wocdside on weekdays at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. Oil Sundays at 10.16 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, May 7, 1874 MACFINBET OIL. Four casks of the very best, ex Wave ueen, from ' London. For Sale by x SAMUEL COCHRANE SON TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHEES AND OTHERS. THE TTndersigred are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool &&,_.&&. at hltrhest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET .. y Opposite Post-office), Ancklend. "Vf O T I (3 E. We, the undersigned, Crated and Cordial Manu facturers, beg to infotm our customers and the public generally that on and after this date a bottle account will be rendered monthly, showing the deficiencies, and such deficiencies will be charged for at the rate of 4s to 2s per dozen respectively. JOHN GREY GEORGE THOROGOOD GEORGE GLEDHILL HENRY P. HAYDON ■--: .TAMES HANLEY & CO. Auckland, August 6,1874. T> AY OE ISLANDS COAL COM PAI.Y (LIMITED). Tenders will bs received at the Office of this Com pany, No 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, until Noon of SATURDAY, the 15th of August next, for WORKING THE COMPANY'S COAL MINES at AWAKAWA, Bay of Islands. Also, for the CON VEYANCE OF THE COAL by Railway and Barges to the Vessels at the Loading Ground. Tenders may be sent in for the whole'or any of the above Services. * Specifications can be seen, and all informtion ob ained, on application to Mr Ronaldson. Genera Manager, at the Mines; or, to the undersigned, in Auckland; and parties who may visit the Mines before Tendering will be shewn over the Works, and receive every needful explanation. Tenders wißbe also received at the Company's Office, at the Mines, tM Noon of THURSDAY, the 13th August, in time to be forwaided bythes.a Eowena on the following day. - The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily b accepted. ; By order of the Board of Directors, ' V?W J- A- GILFILLAN, ) \U«kl ft nd,July ?2/18T4 . oeCretaJ 7-



Business Oards. '. J & J. B.OPPBT, MILLERS, Freemajn's Bay Steam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Whabf, At.ck--.and. , "gONES! ■ BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 8 Lower Queen-street, by !. - J. & J. SOPPET. GEOEGE BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS,, ! REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETB A Stock of Sewn Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock AL . O V E T T, • TAILOR, B.TC , X ABAN&AHAPE ROAD, (Near the top of Upper Queen-street), AUCKLAND. IBS NORMAN, TEACHFR OF MUSIC, W ate b 100 Quadrant, Opposite Government Hcuse. TXT A KiNOO X BixUTMi. is S, *f Soap & Caj.dl_s Manttf^ottti_s_es, OHAP^L STREET, AUCKLAND. JO A B 8 O JS , «• House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Siicfcbury's Buildings, Queen street. TAMEB- BUTCH B~W t __* Carter, Contractor, fee. Goods oleared and delivered from ships ok -the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. CI E O E G E AXE 88. « FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. _____, _ _ _ - BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AND F.BI-SIBUIT. Shop Fronts., Office {fittings, and all branche* of tie building trade executed. _ _ _ _ — *J « FORWARDING AGENT, " Wholesale and Re.ail Cc_rl and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangß__«i Coal, Ti-t.ee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Balla_(t, Hobart Town Palin?s. Sacks for sale. . Ir l . Fort-street. Auckland. ■'; i j I G# N TLEM BN '*_. CLOTHE» CLEANED. ALTKSSD REPAIRED, AND PRESSED at EASWOOD'S, TAEW3, Fhom Melbocbue. 48, Hohsoa-stroet, near the Governor Browne. f*.S.—Gentlarann'-r Clothf-. D^ed riITTB A X E E V ANT. STSAM BISCUIT MANHFACTORY, HOBBON-STHEST. IOEINO AND GrOT'ND SUGAB AXWAVS ON HAND W. R. WADDELL. inn- P HILLIPPS & SO N, Vf » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, God Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed S.i Doors, &c. Glass cut to Z3 and carefully packed. 12. "Wvac-ham jtreet. Q.EEMANIC LLOYDS, International Classification or Vessels. B. TONKS & CO., AGENTS. QADD LE.FY &HABBESS J. WISEMAN has received ex Jubilee, and has to arrive: - Horse Rugs, Kersey, Webs, Serge Collar Cloth, In laid and other Side Saddle?, Girls' Saddles, Gerts' Steeplechase, Hunting, and Stock Saddles, Bridles, Ladies' and Gent's Safety Stirrups, Spurs, Wh.p-;, Thongs, Harness, Traces, Brushes, Burnishers, Car riage, Buggy, and Gig Mountains, &C Also, Water" proof Cloth for bags and gaiters. J. W. has also on sale, some superior Auckland \ made Riding Saddles, with military pannels. All kinds of Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Country orders'will receive immediate attention. "P»TABLIBHEP 18 59. PIANOS! PIANOS! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOEEMAN'S ACADEMY OF MD.SIC, Shortland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 25. Every nstrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchsw" free of charge. Instru-jucflts of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. MUSIC WAEEHOUBE, WYNDHAM-STREET. Messrs J. BROWN & SONS. Have taken Temporary Premises in Wyndham-street (below the Hera Id office), and have now on sale a large and carefully-selected consignment of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Latest editions of cheap publications by Messrs Boosey, Chappell, and others. Pianos, Harmoniums, Violins, Flutes, and other instrument., by eminent makers, for sale at moderate prices. Instruments tuned and regulated to order. Open daily from 9 to S. OIAN O EOIiTES AND --L HARMONIUMS.—Just arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes, byword, Ziegler, and other makers ; also. Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. Pianofortes and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.—-T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. UOKLAND AND ONEHUNGA. COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. aijd p.m. ■■■: -'- R. GLLHAM. TJENT'IBTBY. MR. T. TRAFF ORD, 1 surgeon dentist, Wakefield street. ArtlSoicl Teeth, from Ono to & Full Set, In Gold! » or Vnlcanlte. . I OLA EKE Be"oTHBRB' (LATE CROMBIE'S) . j ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC, GALLERIES, " Opposite Union Bank), I QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. | Fi'wt-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Ske, at Moderate Prices. '< ■ Ch_ldreß's,;Portr&.^ talson Instaßtauoowly.



II IMIHI-LlHfll-TlTnilll 111 Hill ll«__lllllllll» 111 l ■!■ I I I' HI I ■ _■■■ I ; Business Cards- JUTE'S BBS BHOTBEBS MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENT 3, LITCHF ELD-STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. PBEECE & Gr RAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Bctldinos, Queen-street, Auckland. FI -S H JB E & c a Wholesale, Shipping, ard Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities N.B. —Dealers In Game Live Pheasants forwaroed to aU parts of the Colony upon receipt of order Families waited on In town or suburbs. OVERLAND MAIL PARCEL OFFICE, and Agency for the GLOBE PARCEL EXPRESS OP LONDON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, Juk., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AGT.NT. SEWIJNG- MACHINES EX KOOPARKLL, AND TO ARRIVE EX JAMES WISHART, In great variety and of various celebrated makers. A printed guarantee given with each Machine sold. The only. House in towj entirely [devoted to the ale and repair of Sewing Machines. THE FITTING SHOP, VULCAN LANE \ff I. EATTLDEIi, Sole Contractor to IVJL 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 bavo the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street SAMUEL TV i L~L~S House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Routs, Debts, Highway _R._t.__i, &c Loans arranged. Office: 129, Quoen ttreot (three doors below the Union Bank.) Notices, AUCKLAND HABBOU-R BOARD. LEASES OF ALLOTMENT. Harbour Board Offices, Auckland, AugiUt 8 1874. The Leases of Allotments Nos 14 io» 19 in Fort street, and Allotment Nos 50 to 60 between Fort-street and Custom-House-stroet. for a term of 84 years, will bo sold by Public Auction on or about the 30th September next. Conditions of Leases may be seen at this office. W. 0. DALDY, Chairman. IVTEW EAEM, GABDEN, AND -L™ FLOWER SEEDS, trueyt(j name aud-of the finest quality, at ROBERT BREWIN'S, EED AMD PLANT DEPOT, 38, AND 39, Markst House. QITT C^JCT B HOTEL. Just Received, ex Miltiades, a consignment of Bisquit, Duboche and Co.'s * * BRANDY. The only parcel in the market, and of splendid quality. H N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. Auckland, August 10, 1874. A UCKLAND SAVINGS' Established in 1847. President : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERN VICK-PUBSIDENT . William Rattray, Esq. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday fJ Wednesday „ " Thursday .. .... .. ~ " Friday >t \\ And to receive Money only on Satuiday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 6 per cent interests allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. 'jHAUPIKI, WAIKATO. FOR SALE, a F.RM of 200 Acres, close to tho Railway Station, TeuDiri and almost entirely fenced by an impassab'e creek. For particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-streat. *t^ STUBBING HAS A LARGE STOCK OF PIANOS ON HAND BY VARIOUS MAKERS. To be seen at his Residence, GRANT LODGE, PARNELL, Opposite J. W. Robinson's, Chemist. QBBER YE LADIES. MRS MARLER is now doing on the shortest notice, in the best manner, at the lowest prices, and in all the newest designs. Dress-making, Mantle-making, Millinery, and Machine Work. Address Hobson-street, next to Mr Minetti's, Baker. . The Queen working a Sewing Machine on view outside. [NOTICE OE EEMOVAL COOK & CLAYTON wish to notify to their Cus tomers and the public generally that they have RE MOVED to No 37,Wynaham-street, and will continue the Business which has for so many years been suc cessfully carried on by their Aunt (the late. Mbs Chabi.es Lowson). They respectively invite the Ladies of Auckland to inspect their Millinery Depart ment and judge for themselves as to. quality, style, and price. COOK& CLAYTON. ; | WYNDHAM AND ALBERT-STREETS T\ I X O N > S ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS '...-_ .; -'-. IN -. .. ■ I ' GERMAN SILVER, . . , THE BEST IN" THE COLONIES, FOR SALE BY F. H. LEWISSON, <J BTf E J. h S.B, Q_UK__il<f.BT»S-|SS.



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f Mercnandis,. •iJOIIYOI-J-Y HO SHHSX HdVaX •oi aaaNsrxiv Aiinaaavo isawaiHs uos. saaaao •ssrsnoH onwjths ivacNaNixjMoo awv jsioaKOT: xssm oqt moj| !>q3noq _fnnjs_ii_o •NIO 'A!O.SIHAi. 'M_ 'AaHVSTff 'saiaaaHs 'si?rod —Saxpupaj 0.0 IJ.3IUIHS HSIHif V 'NoaNoi woli 'sjravn'iiK xsr 'aAiawY ox •SJ.IRI<IS ONV SHNIAi -10 sooie asfiO-i'iJis-x.Tinaa^vo v 'ONOa NI 3AVH •gxraras clky s3nia\ f gaaxHOdMi gky sHarririiHS 'laaaxs-auv'ix'aoHß 'GO V 'SNTAS 'SEaiYlff ON SALE NOW LANDING, Ex Pet, FROM OAMARU, 815 sacks Meek's Flour 150 half sucks do do 300 quarter do do do 460 sacks Kakaunido 100 do Oatmeal 100 do Barley 646 do Wheat 500 do Oats EX EI.DEP.SLTE, FROM OAMARU, 600 racks Hassel'g Flour 48*. do .T. K. Anderson's Flour 203 half f'o do do 322 quarter do do do 857 flacks Barley 280 do Wheat 80 bags Bran 200 i.-sacks Aihcroft's <% Go's Flour E X CRA,G ELLACHIE iND HADDA, 113 sacks Oats 190 sacks Oats 589 do Anderson and Mowat's Flour 400 do do Dunedin do 400 if-sacks Anderson & Mowat's Flour 800 J-sac'-s do do 100 sacks J. Anderson & Co's do 60 do Oatmeal , : y 20 do Pearl Barley" __ tW. BINNEY. ALE gHed, NOW LANDING EX ROSEBUD, 114 tons Warrnambool Potatoes 99 kegs Butter. G. W. BINNEY. 0"— T-~ SALE NOW LANDING, EX TOWER HILL, FROM WARRNAMBOOL 62 kegs BUTTER, a prime sample. G. W. BINNEY. pEIME BAKEEB' ELOUR. 200 tons guaranteed quality, ex late arrivals. Leea and Moore's PRESERVED MBATS. A large supply always on hand. B. TONKS & CO., Wholesale Agents. TH. HALL & CO. • have been appointed SOLE AGENTS in Auckland, for the sale of DUNCAN'S WELL-KNOWN SUPERIOR FLOUR, And are prepared with amp'e Stock to supply Bakers and the Trade on good terms. ANDEESON'S PATENT EELTB FOB BHEATHI*G, ROOFING, ETC., NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT . FOB COVERING BOILERS AND STEAM PIPES. Sole Agents for Auckland : T. H. HALL & CO. rp O A E E I V E, PER BRIGS THOMAS & HENRY AND FAWN : 40 tons FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 5 tons OATMEAL 4 tons CHEESE. And to follow, 3* tons BUTTER T. H. HALL & C . QNB A L E EX LADYBIRD : 22 cases PRIME CANTERBURY CHEE3E 12 sacks COCKSFOOT GRASS SEED. T. H. HALL & CO, WYNDHAM STREET. . . ■ ' -\r o _ i c b. . J. HOPKINS, Gratefully acknowledging the kindness of his friends, i gives notice that in addition to his MEDICAL HALL IN UPPER QUEEN STREET . ] He has opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. M. WILLIAMS, at the Junction of Queen and Gbey-stbeets, i AS A DRUG DEPOT AND HOMCF.OPATHIO PHARMACY.



IM«l_lllll».r---l1l«_.««PU-M.i-.Ul_ll_M^^ ""._■-— * Boots and Shoes- JJ O T I 0 E. A RISE IN LEATHER. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS ! C. BROOKES IS SELLING HIS STOCK OF ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES UNDER COST PKICE! CALL EARLY AS SHOE LEATHER IS ON THE RISE. £3?" Note the Address : — O BKO KB-, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, WEL LESLEY STREET, Near the New Market-house. BIRE! F I xi B ! FIRE! BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! As all the INSURANCE: OFFICES have refused to insure our Stock in this block of ouiidings I am determined to clear cut all rry Stock at any sacrifice. 15 0 PAIRS WOMEN'S S7OTCH WEB SLIPPERS, MEN'S d. CHILDREN'S BOOTS, AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. _t_T Note the Address .-— 88, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Mr Howden's), . W\ BROWNHILL. A NOT HER GREAT EIRE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of the great risk—besides notice has been given to take the buildings down, therefore t. ELLisoi -J:; WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES at ENORMOUSLY LOW PRICE,! 83T As the STOCK has to be cleared out in a few weeks tho public may rely upon getting BARGAINS at this GREAT SALE. MAIDS' KID BOOTS from 2s 6d per pair, >~o 2 GIRLS', WHITE BOOTS, high heels, 4s 6d per pair. T. ELLIBO IST, _.: 78. QUEEN-STREET." Miscellaneous. TJHOTOGEA FHIC NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to his friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Cokeett, Post ffice Side, Shortland-street. Q HIN A WAREHOUSE. The undersigned has opened in one of the [ NKW BUI LDINGS; % A (Next to the Anchor Hotel),., r j With a choice selection of the undermentioned Goods. EX DJRETTE, | CHINA AND EARTHENWARE, j . EX JUBILEE, CUT AND PRESSED GLASSWARE. - ; EX ROOPARELL, TOILET AND DINN ERWARE. * EX LOCH AWE, -■■ < OPAL CHIMNIBS, ETC. TO ARRIVE PER JA.ME3 WISH ART, : CHAMPAGNE AND WINE GLASSES, LAMP, AND FITTINGS, ETC. Also, PER FERNDALE, . 18 PACKAGES OF' ASSORTED WARE, Full particulars o'which will appear in a ...'.■ futureissue. ■ * ..- r._ : JAMES B. FRANCIS, ' ohff •y QUEEN-STREET r _ .-.• ' MMMtMMmmMMMmMMamMmmmm^ ' '- : Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a' low rates of interest.—Apply O ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY to i i?d, in large or small sums, at a very c, rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, H street. ONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold tecurltr, at IOIM--W o! tolewat.— 0, Dm, Bfeoitlsad «tf«9 I



i, it".'gwrn _<'«H_nwtM MBB_Be__w_qß«»aK-M«i_B_MBMM Hotels. L B E R T HOTEL, QUEEST-STREET. JAMES STEWART; (Late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street), Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and tho public that the above centrally-situated Hotel IS NOW OPENED. A COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL The costly building commends itself as a praiseworthy addition to the street architecture of the city, being at once el gant, substantial, and business-like, while the interior arrangements are so contrived as to insure to the traveller or to the family en route all the comforts and conveniences of a home. THE SLEEPING AND PRIVATE APARTMENTS A.re- lofty, airy, and furnished in a most superior and costly style. THE PUBLTC ROOMS A'e fitted with every regard to the requirements of visitors. A HANDSOME f.ILLI*RD-RO »M To b • furnished with on« of ,-llcoc_'s best tables, to arrive per Hero. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWHJR BATH=S. LUNC H E O N Will be laid in the" spacious Pining-room upstairs between the hours of TWJSLVE AND TW O'CLOCK. . THE BOTTLE D SPARTMENT j- Will be under J S.s own personal care, and. from his long experience and thorough knowledge of the trade families and others favouring him with orders may rest assured that none but the best and purest Brands will be kept in stock. i__ Orders for single bottles or more punctually delivered. . , „ __ N.B.— Hot Coffee, Sandwiches, &c, at the Bar. pLAEENCE HOTEL, EDEN CRESCENT, OFFICIAL _..__.¥, Auckland. -~.-. .■_... The Proprietor of the above Hotel begs to call the attention of Visitors and Residents to its healthy and picturesque position. Also, to the good accommoda tion, first-class table, and the moderate charges. !: B. C. HAYLES. iiioo £1100 OCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, To be Drawn on er about 3 Ist OCTOBER. . 1100 Membtos a* jSI Each. ! Prizes: 100 tickets in J. J. Mjxleb's Melbourne Sweep of £2000, with a Ist prize of £1000. 2nd of £400, 3rd of £150. and £450 to be divided between starters and non-starters, to be distributed _s follows/viz :— 30 tickets to the first number drawn from the box. 30 tickets to the last, number drawn, and twoprizes.of 20 tickess each, thereby giving the first and lat number drawn a chance of winning the first prize in 'each sweep, the balance of the money to be paid to-first horse 50 per cent; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, 10 per cent; and 15 per cent to be divided between starters md non-starters. *":! EDWARD PERKINS, . . Proprietor. N.B. — Sweeps on the above wiUtake Dlace on Frioay snd Saturday Evenings. Single and Double event Books on the Melbourne Cup; also, a Place Book. Odds laid, from twenty pounds to ciii- ACBOWN. ; :j On and after WEDNESDAY. 12th instant, the Caf<_ will be open until 12 o'clock pm., except Sundays. " • ! NOTICE— John Sceats, late of the "British," havil g purchased the Royal George Hotel, at Newmarke and completed extensive alterations, invites his toy a and country friends to pay him a visit mi his new quarters. Good Beds.Single or Double. Good Stabling. Board and Lodging at the most reasonable rates. N. B.—^able d'Hote Daily from I to 2 p m. '• •'■ W' ATST-TJ X A TJ HOTEL HENRY HARDINGTON, Proprietor. The rapidly increasing importance of Onehunga as a port of arrival and departure, the extension of the railway, the connecting of the peninsula with Mangere. and the general favour Onehunga has obtained as a place of pleasurable resort, has inducedthe Proprietor to spai1© neither pains or expense to make It A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, COM-JERCI-AL, AND travellers' hotel. The establishment has been so re-arranged as to afford tbe best a commodation for visitom in transitu between the por and other _>orts of the colony; as also for those who seek Onehunga as ryki A MARINE TREAT, whether for pleasure or health. The -ccommoriation comprises COMMERCIAL. TBAVFLI ERs', PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROOMS ■. ;. j.-) The Bedrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and comfortably furnished. Every attention, under very experienced management, is paid to the wants of customers. The charges are strictly moderate; a ood table is kbit, and the 1 WINES, ALES, AND SPIRITS -. are the best procurable. ; In fact nothing has beon left untried to make the MANUKAU HOTEL worthy of the highest patronage which may be awarded to it. < ; The Stabling accommodation is admlttedto bathe best in the Province. ' m H AM E.S HO TEL AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and the.Whabf. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copeland). j, This well-known Hotel, possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of , Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS-Hot, Cold, ancT. 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. - ■ .'; ''A In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALB can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OF WINES and the Finest Brards of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. _. .. English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. y' '. [ _f_ POYAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. . A. C A I R N S, (Late Chief Steward of the s.s. Wellington and Mail Steamer Nebraska). | l Has much pleasui. in int; mating to his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel; which has been entirely renovated throughout and newly .furnished. ' ' '" ... Ji Families and" Travellers will find the utmost accommodation, combined with cleanliness, civility, '■■ and comfort. ' y:'' ; A TABLE DE HOTE AT-ONE O'CLOCK. !>: j BATHS Hot, Cold, and Shower. ' The BILLIARD ROOM, which is acknowledged to * -be-the-best in the colonies, is fitted with two«;Bxst class tables, complete and handsomely Furnished, and , is still under the supervision of Mr Melton. ' None but the choicest brands of Wines, Spirits, ■ 4c, kept in stock. A Nlght_Portej|tn!attendance,