The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,505.]

Auckland, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1874

[Price .:"QNE PENNY.



M Wt*^. ■ CS~ BTK A M NAVIGATION ■ iPl^-CO.'S Flrst-claas Steamer*,. LXU™ IS^Y AND MELBOURNE, AND M P ALL Q UBENSLAND PORTS ; MvSO, THB PALMER EIVER GOLDMELDS. H a, splendid Mail steamship 1 Cyphreries, maUM, T- 001)' .Commander, hourly expected SB4 lewe as abore six hours after arrival ' B to freight of passage, and all particulars,' apnlv to H. M. JERVIS, Agent I5§T OVERLAND0 VERLAND MAIL ■ WS^v V/ ROUTE TO EUROPE VTA %t Anstralaidan Steam Navigation Company under '. with the Governments of New South j Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her ■■.I Majesty's Mails.] "ur ri He Steamship Cyphrenes, ■ t SOO tons, Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on ffljirsday, December 24, will leave for Honolulu and §■$! Francisco six hours after arrival. §» for freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVis, I&&V T? IRS^ FOE Rllrll^. LONDON. .^fsffiLai The favourite regu i ir trader I City of Auckland, SBjptain Balls, will sail at an early date. 1 There are three Cabins in tbe Saloon disengaged, ■ For freight or passage apply to ' CRUICKSHANK & CO., H High-street, Auckland, ' i ' November 23, 1874. BiTF ° I*~i^^r^ a n. m\ k. The Cutter . "'fill leave Onehunga as above on WEDNESDAY .■ ■■: j|) 9th instant. s j Tor freight or passage apply toi JAMES W. WALLER, .■: I Auckland or Onehunga, M^S^ BARQUE WILLIAM GIPFORD. ; :| The Barque' "William Gifford, I'llipbiß Bishop, 232 tons register, will sail for the -.^llOTsport on SAT UBDAY, the 12th instant. fg For freight or passage apply to the Oiii-tain, on ' G. W, BINNEY ■1&&. XIEIKI E^LIuTT B^^S^W ■&-*- MARINE SURVEYOR, l|liß?Q>» LICENSED RECEIVER, <ft FOR ggggwlga WAKDJ.NG AGBKT. Lessee of Bonded Store " 0." for Goods Warehoused 3f Transhipment or for Examination. All Customs and Shipping Business promptly at aded to. Agent to the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. Office : Queen street Wharf n'kxk AUCKLAND AJSD O». NORTH SHORE STEAM MLi^^-rERRY COMPANY (Likited). The Wteamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ithe week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 9 p.m. On Sunday at 9.46 a.m.; I.SO, 2.45, and i- !Leaves Wo idside on week days at 8.45, t5 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at m.; 2, 3.15, and 6.30 p.m. Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore oringthe week days at 7.30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m., «P. 1 30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and G. 30 p.m. North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.3U a.m. ; 30,2,3.30, 4,5.6, and 6 p.m. Night Trips ickiand—B, 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves :ead of 12 30. iy leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, 4.30, 6.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Night—B.3o. North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Nignt, 8. The 1.30 trip nport Wharf .— The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips jvonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and I 5.30 p.m. trips from Aucldand to Devonport H. W. HEATH, Manager. OVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAN DOB WOKKS. We, the undersiened, in returning thanks for the liberal mppott received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers th*t having tompleted tho erection of our extensive Works at Kchmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to rapply our various brands ef Soap and Candles of the TCiy best quality at prices which defy competition. WAENOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, UICHMuND, COX'S CKSEK. fl Office— Durham-street, j Neit door to Messrs Koberton & Co. tuSICAL N O~tTc E. mT h. ctFcksey, H' MUSIC-SSLLEEB, ll AS EE MOVED I FROM B) WAKEFIELD-STREET HlO, QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland Wk (Five doors above the City Hall). ■i- H- CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous BNs and the public generally that he has added to ■gtminess a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and MCATIONERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga- Hl."' Periodicals, &c ,by every mail. . H.ranofortes and Harmoniums - A very large ana ■jWce salectton of the above at tne lowest prices— Hj m£i 2. For sale or hire on the deferred payment I jhe .'largest and choicest stock in Auckland of ■Nertinas, Violins. Flutes, Tambourines, and other ■Wtrnments ; also, choice Roman and English Strings ■J^U kinds, just received, and all the moat popular IJ 16" H. CUCKSEY, "HOLESALE AND RETAIL MUSIC-SELLER AND Stationer. • [ESTABLISHED 1863.] J' A U X A W G A. MEN, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. Jhe largest and most commodious Hall in the f*t Of Tauranga TO BE LET on moderate terms Vi day- ni Xht, or week, "legrams promptly attended to. .^ T. J. HENSHAW, Tauranga. ]N THB ESTATE OF J. C. MOBEIN. (^Accounts due to the above estate must be paid P>with to the Trustees, or their Appoiutee, at the """P. Queen-street. H Isaacs,' 1 Trustees. B. TONKS, ) . Queen-street, >^«land, Nov. 27 n 874. rp GROUJ3EB & PEG-VISION DEALERS. TBNDEES will be TTcrived by the undersiftned ; P^es ia tie Estate of Mr J. C. Morrin, for tht j*«e of.the Premises in Queen-street, Goodwill stock on Premises, Bonded Stock I-** Debts. Horses, Carts, Trade' Utensils, Landec "Operty, & 0 I^lerersmay offer for the whole or separately, jjtt Particulars may be obtained on and afte: s%, the 3rd December /"* highest or any tender not necessarUy acceptet is one of the best in Auckland. J"*Wtibe«ent to Trustees, on Premises, Queen, go* later than 12 o'clock noon of WEDGES *iri 9th December, and to state proposed terms. BENJN. TONKS, ) m XHOa. MOaRIN, V Truateea. HENRY ISAACS J



gOOKS BOUND paper ruled, ledgers manufactured and machine numbering, At V/l. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) Ai~~H A A C S, « PLUMBER, GASFITTEE, ~. A NO WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimate! given for all kinds of work connected wita the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Yxti.ck.vi Lane, Auckland. pI A NOJf OBT JS TUJMIN Gh MR. H. O. BROWN, Pia.rofob.tj: and ITarmoktum Totter, From Messrs firoadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and; Son's Music Warehouse. T~A~lOn3 BUTCHER, ** CARTER, CO vTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered, from fc hips on the RKOBTeST NOTICE. BALLAST SCJPPUBD. NK-WCASTX.E AND BAY Otf IsLAKD COALS. Al3O, Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. 7$ I S H & iS & 0 O .JL Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Quean Btrees, comer of Durham street, Aucfc &n<S. PouJisy of ail Muds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Rome-cured Bacon. Corned Boef en sale in large quantities. JSf.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. BOEGfE BLACK & CO, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MASTTTFACTTTKBRS, REMOVED TO 00BNK£ OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Se-pn. Petjgnd, and Rivetted Goodo Always in Ktocjjc KEEOB & &KAHAM, NATIVE LAWD AGENTS, SUP.VKYOIW, &c No 6, Vaus's Bcildinob, _ Q-neen-strect, Aucklaad. MLB ;» N OBM A. Pi, •rEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Hou-ie. jSI & JK O OK. B&v THIS& b, Sbajp h Canplv MiNnyAcruBJCBG, OHAPTSI. 8T835F.T, AXTOKL AN P. 0 A B & 0 ft, c House ond Land Agont, Bant and Debt OoI!ec4oK, Stfchbury'B JBuildlitga, Qaec-iB street. efITFFa a&£ Es. Fj£US2!MAB*3 BAY SOAP S CANLDK WORKS. On.ah Bnyern of Tallow. [a card ] O A If U 1 L WELLS 0 House, Land, and Commission Agaot, Collector of Rents, Dobts, Highway Bates, &C. Loans arranged. • Office: 129, Queen sfcrfeoi; fthrae doors below tne TJn!r>Ti Bn.nk.l "I 0 R A I G-, •* » FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesc.lo and Retail Cop! and Firewood Merchant, Ac.— On Sale, Newcastle and WanjHirGi Ti-Uee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palinsrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. Wjf.b .1 L Li PP» & SOU, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS KERCHANTB, Importaro of Paperhar.sir.gs, Scrim, Paints, Oil*, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and BruEhes, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Gl&ss, Picture Frame and Tapcstr* Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doers, *c. Glsss cut to zo ,and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham .street. BONES! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities' FOR C/*£H at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Street>by J. &J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutettbeeg beg most respectfully to inform parents Bnd tbe 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, east side. "1/fB PAULDIE, Sole Contractor to JxiL. the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth y Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at; tend punctually to oil 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 Ofiice, Qneen-qtroefc • FH/L t 0 OLOli, GLASS \J 4.ND PAP3SRHANGINGS. Nbxx so Bank or Niw Zkaland. J HE ND EESON, Importer of and dealer !n 01!, White Lead, Turps, Kmito. Honse Paintera', Coach and Cabinet- SSSrf Van!wie«, OaUoo Scrfia, Clock and Gompam G-lesbbi. 3tenshe« &c.. &c. W~~ hT" skinnir • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vxtlgan Lane, AHD FOBT-BTB2IET. Bhop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the buiidins; trade executed. fjIAEKB BE OTHER S' 1 J (LATE CROMBIE'S) T^, ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bahk), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C D V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Child ren's Portraitsjtakenjnstaneously^^^ pOBTLA Nl> CEMENT. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STBBBT EAST /3LBBrTLBMBFb~OIiOTHBB O^ OLBANBD. ALTBKED BEPALEKD, AH». PBKSSBD at „ iASWOOB'S.TWEOB, FROM MILBOT7BNK. id, Hobson-otreet, near the Governor Browne. i» b.— QowMqmmi'" ninths T>w«^ Money- . MONEY "TO LEVD on first-claes freehold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. M'ONBY TO LEND, in large and . small sums, a low rates of interest.-Apply to ELIOTT MEYER 28, Shortlan d-street. MONET TO LIND in large 01 small sums, at very low rate of interest- Apply to Mr laishley, Solicitor, High-street



Business O&rdg. j Begs to inform hi« ( customers and the public gene rally tint he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES 244, QUEEN-STBEET, (Opposite the Market). P'IAEOFOSI' IS S AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debftin, and other makers Also Harmoniums, all of which will be s.ild cheap A hnndsome Pnglisa Pianoforte, in walnut c so, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repatied in t'wn or country.— T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley atreet, near Hobson-street. f\ I T V BAKEEY STEAM .BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, Hobsow-stkubo:. ichin« a. Kb gbot7nd sugar always oh hawd W. R. WADDELL. J^ L F E B I) ~ A L. E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IK TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messes. Ridley and Son, Condo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JJfiWELMR. KTd. *J* I M B E R~ FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britoinart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch : alno, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. HA. ITARI-TR. TA M ifi 8 B. F Jtt AIS CIS, W IMPORTKB OF CHINA, GLASS, A*-'D EARTHENWARE, Begß To inform his friends ami th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Lath: Pbemisks), where he is opening the fo lowing Shipments of Goods :- Ex FEKNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Gksses, 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 OXHVHD White and Gold and Bluefipurcd breakfast Ware. TO ABRIVE PKR ZKALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of-Glass O'andlestlcks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Pifhe iCaraffo nd C"ps, Plain und Cut Gobbler Tumblers, aLarpe Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jurr, Gilt and Decorated Tnilct Sets, Whito and <iold (."hiua Goods, Buff Milk Pans, Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots Hpittoons. Jelly Cans, &c. TO FOLLOW BY THi5 HVDASPTS : Lined Dinner AVare and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO FO~R" IBS AN D HARMONIUMS. PIANOrOBTFTUNKR jßjk^B' H K.H TUT, Dttke vy Appointment $fiwp&&t ov EDiKiiUßan. TO (£&ss&& MESSRS. J. BROWN & SCHtf-' H,ife in Stock-Instruments by Brondvood. Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bihrd, <i:c , Ac. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by th 9 very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instruments are plainly mavked 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 F;ic ories of Me3srs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. ! A* UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE-STEEET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN" & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GEN.ERAL 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. PTperhangY¥g¥ HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just 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 Paperhanging=i for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them 1 HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 1 50,000 FEET Al , Gilt Mouldings for Picture Knu^M Stained Mouldings for Picture Fr^p Gilt Mouldings for Ro-im Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call and Bek Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, 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 irade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, 40., 28, AND 30, VICTORIA-STKEBT, rVHEAP SADDLER! AND V^ HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand and to arrive ncr Hydaspes. a large and varied Stock of e£5 Xcription of Harness! Saddles.Bridles Whips Snnrs ComOß, Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and other FeXck Boots, Headstalls Girths, Fancy Bits. Aa! all of which vill be sold at the lowest prices 4" description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expeiieiteed workmen on "SSSJKSd Promotly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal .Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town,2 direct from the Importer and Maker^ ?„• W. S. JONES, HADDLEE HABNBBS MAKER, ft. IMPOETBB, baddi<bb>i6Cqueen.street. ,



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BRILLIAJNT 010 Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies fcr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy < f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro periy against x.ll chance of a K«rosene accident Ask for DKVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of ME BIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. "Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to tho eyes. To GROCERS & DEALERS. 0 «: i o H % o - » B PH o Z * fee o | W ft o H « &« M | 0 * £ Ha ft . . O M SUM {2J t4 M o°l ' - < uujjj^' j, j J.;ijj.M',:



Mercnandtso. J^^iCJ£TOF~EEMOyAL. j H. F. ANDERSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, ANt) SAILMAKEKS, LO WBii QU E BN- &SR EET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public that they have J:,B;mOVE:.> to their NKW PREMISES, three doors further up, which has been d-signed specially for cacrying on in all its branches the requirements of the SHIP CHaNDLERY BUSINESS. The Establishment is now replete with an sssortment of first-class Goods selected by our representative at home. EI,& and Co. would iilso call the attention of builders and others that thfiy always keep on hand a good assortment oi Iron mongery J.lequisiteh for the building trade, &c Just Opem d per lute arrivals, a are fully, selected and well - assorted Stock, coinprisiu«—Twines, Cordage, Code'; of Signals. Cuntiug, Brac&et and Harp Swinging Limps ( cry choice), Brass Goods of all description*, Si.il Cloth, American C.mivim a'-d l>uc)r, '.wba-.ik. Wire, «nd Composition Nails, Galvanised and black' deck Hpik«3, Muntz Metal (s,;emiin«). Anchor?, Chains, PUcb, Stockholm Tar, Paints, Oils, Lamp Black:, Brußhware, Brass Pedestal Compasses—Coppßr, Brass and Japanned side Mast he»d and Anchor L'ghts. AMKMCAN UakUWaKE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bows and Yokoa,Ames' LE and Mi Spades and Shovels, squaring • xes, Cheney's Hammers, Ac ,&c Lnckwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Cress-cut md Pit Saws, Kilos, &« , &c. Tarpaulins and Hick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's .Nelson celebrated HEMATITE PAINT. T~ SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL ,6 CO. A N SALE By the TjNDKESiaKirD— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100a OATMEAL PEAKL BAELTiY CAhTEEBURY CHEKSE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOE SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & saoisa. T. H. HALL & CO. AfiDEES EECBIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HA L L & C 0., AGENTS, WYND HAM-STRB l^T. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER, T. 11. HALL & CO. PAPEBHANGTNGS, OILS COIOTJFwS, ETC. Ex Femdale, Oxford, and Loch TJrr. PAPEUHATSGINGS- The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected exprrssiy for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for ■wholesale buyers VARM ISllKS—Carriage and Hou3ePainters , Cabinet makers. STXNT)iilES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronze 3. artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-— Polisbeo and Kough Plate, Photo and (Irna mental of every description. Sheet, on which we have now m*de a considerable ieduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorr'isivo, etc COLOUK3-Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits. MOULI>II\G3—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames ana Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDH.AM-STRBBT. pOALS ! CO'a LSI COALS ! Expected Daily sx Wild Duck, at Ojjkhcsga, A CARGO OF GREY COALS, FOR SALE IN LOTS TO SUIT BUYERS. Best Coals in use for Blacksmith's, Ac, delivered from vessels side, or in Onehunga or Auckland. Apply JAMES W. WALLWB, Custom-house-street; Or, Government Wharf, Onehunga. Oi) S A Li E by the Undersigned : — Anderson and Mowat's Oatmeal, in 25 ana 80-lb bags Anderson and Mowat's Pearl Barley J. and T. Meek's Oatmea . , am. w. binney. £5500 *■<>***:<>* JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLEEY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION B. B E 01 V ' ' ■-' :■ '' Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving ' the colony. He now invite- his friends and the public to .inspect hts « OoK of JBWKLLERY AND W*T HES wh*ch he has purchased from the first manuf .ctor'y firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gift prices. ihe sale is a-re 1 one, .^nii not ni-reiy one to ■ atcu the eye and deceive. he selection and eh ste de , sign of the good-., of he fi st qu lity gold, h^s per haps never in uc<l>t,d before been offered. Mo profit wanted the object being o»ly to clear out the goods at firsi cost The entire sTO Kis new. ! English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H G PAY Mi, who ia< t^en in my employ for upwards of tweire yt ars, has underuken to ke«p all Watches and Clocks -old or repaired ia good order for the guaranteed time. • All acoounts must be sent in at once for payment, and all outstanding accounts must be settled m once, or they wJI be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



Hotels. | np HA M E~S HOTEL, j AUCKLAND, COENEB OT QUEEN-STKJCEI AND THE WHAHr. Pkopeietor R. GKATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in ilie business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Kaiiway. It contains a fine range of Beet-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY" daily from one to two is un equaiied in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as tho patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the BEST AUK ANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OF WINKS aud the Finest Brands of SPIttITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. Xaigiiah and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. XT O T B L TO LET. A fu-at-rate country BV.tel to ho Ist, doing a large and profitable cash business,—Apply to X. FOKTJYCB, Uouler, Fort straet, Drapery. WCDB N N E S Beg 3to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED PROM LONDON Per Hydasees, And intends OPENING.on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, The Shop recently occupied by Mr Cuchaey in WAKEFIELD STREET., With a very Extensive Stock of SEWING MACHINES, By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeler and Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Scots, &c , &c. Special attention Is directed to tin latter marvel of. speed and beauty, which is fold at the low price of £4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DUNNES has brought out several thoroughly efficiunt Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. ' . KYKRY DESCRIPTION OP MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST notice in the best axp LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. JM. McLAUHLAN 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s'6d per yard ), . . . lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d yer yard f J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard) lyd. Floor-Oloth, 3s 3d per yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Moor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) Ivdi Floor-Clotb, 3s 3d per yard) 7 J. M. MoLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELIESIET-STEEET DOTANIO MED I CINE S. O. 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, VIOTOEIA-STJiBKT. 13 E M O V A L. J. H OP X I N S FBOM TJPPEfi QUEBN-STREBT TO HIB DRUG DEPOT AND HOMGEPATHIC PHARMACY, Junction Queen and Grky-stbeets. BRASSTOiSf & EOESTEE HOUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS. GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BUASS FLNISHEKS, AND bell hakgers, etc:, Masefibld's Buildings, AIiBKRT STREET. Bstimates given for all classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to ail parts of' the o ntry. ON SAL E' hy the Undersigned :— Anderson and'Mowat's Flour, in sacks, 100 ana 50-lb bag 3 Kakanui Flour, in sacks, 100 and 50-lb bags J. X- Andeison's Flour, in sacks and 50-lbl>agS : Kay and Barr s f lour, in 100 and 60-lb bags Eiis.-iclls i'l mr, in sneis '1. Anderson and Oo.'» FJour, in sacks J. and T. Meek's Flour,* in sacks and 50-lb bags. GiS •/ Vv. BIN jNiiX V J A^ N~ D A R D INSURANCE COMPANY' 4 PjBB AND MaKINB. ~.; Hbad Qjtj ck—Pbincsss-stbebt, ■ Dunidin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING. DIRttCTORS: - ' "<) •• James Arderaon,.l.iiq. • »orge YoiiDg, Esq. Jaaus>'ui)e, Kt.q L. ,lh .uemnji, Esu , David Baxter, E.-q G F. Keid ' ' Lcsjeaby Fire Insnr. d again; t on^tore, Warehouses, Dweiliug-tiuubcs, &c , ».t uunentrates. The Company will also take Risks, on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on Hud or at sea, and tittier on valued or opon Policies, on the most favourable ernis. . -■ Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurer mil participate in tbe Profit- of the Compauy, s GEU. W, BIN^EYp .c Agent for the Province ot AUOkUndt



/ Citizens'' Ball- I-——- —; —7~~ : ' n ITIZIS 5»... ; B c A■ L L IN HONOUR fiF THE MARQtTTS OF NOR" MANBY, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF XORMANBT. .• . . To be held at the CHORAL HA L L [ THIS (MONDAY) EVTON(?,; 'Dec.;' 7. COMMITTEE: His Honor George A. Araey, Knight . . ■ His Honor the Superintendent . .;, / .\; His Worship the Mayor . ; f,/. ; - Dr Campbell Captain Daveney ]." >r ,;, . T. jftussell J. Kussell , • ■:aX '.-... .T. M Shara D. M. Luckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon 6. J. Taylor, M.G.A. H. Brott T, Whitson 0. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. VonderHeyde/M.G.A. M. Montague HonJ. Williamson,MGA. Dr Pollen W. C. Wilson D. Cruickshank W. J. Hurst, M. P. C. L. D. Nathan W. H. Kissling B. Tonks. M.P.C. F. D. Fenton .' -G. M. O'Borke, M.G.A. J. Cosgraye , T>. He*n D. L. Murdoch J. Sheehan. M.G.A.' Captain Daldy x Colonel Balneavia G. B, Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. C. 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. 0. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. Amusements. Under the Patronage of Sir George Arney, and thk Citizen's Ball Committee. TV/TB J- BROWN (Late Conductor of the Choral Society), Will'give a - ,\ GRAND VOCAL ANt> INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT ,- ;,"; n < ■ ■ •■;■ 'AT,TECH I OHOEAL HALL, ..'-,. ■ ON '[' ' '"'< TUESDAY .EVENING, the Sth Dec . /PEOfIE AM ME. . Part I. •-• r - Overture, " Figaro " . ' Part Song (Choral Society), ".Up ! quit the Bower , K. Kichards .... ,' ' ■ ,■. ~ Song, "BubUa Bay" ! , . "" -1•...:. Quartette, " God Preserve the Emperor " (Haydn) Song—Lady Amateur ■ ' • ■ -'•'. Solo (Violin), M. Cope "II Trovatore" (J. B. Sina- PartVoDg, "Onward to the Battle," from Trovatore,1 <x (Uimbavut) l Sonato, Pathetique (Pianofoite) r (Beethoven) Part 11. Overture "IMaritana" (Wallace)^ Part Song, " Hymn of the Maherman s Caildren , i torn '■' Zampa" (Bimbault) , Solo (Concertina), witu i'ianofi/rte accompaniment, (M. Cope) - - Song, " Tiie Inchcape BeU" (John Parry) Grand Duett for Pianoforte and Melody Organ frem " Sonnambula" (Kngel) • Part Song, " 1 Know1' (vv. Hay) Funeral March of a Mationette-Full Band (Gunod) Duet, (Trebles) " Sing birdie oing" (Gantz) National Anthem. The Piano tisei on .this occasion for the first time in Auckland will be a Graurt Instrument by Hopkin son and Sou London. Xhe instrument for Sale. Tickets (2s 6d each) obtainable' »t Messrsßiown and Son s Music Warehouse ; Turrell, Upton ana Co, and Of the citizen Bali commiitee i : — ! . ■ ■ QTRAWBEBRIES and CSE^M! AT WILLOW GEOVe; BEACH RQ^D, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER' 'REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. ..." ' I UNEQUALLED CREAJI ! D'EtIGHTFUL SHADE" aTEAWBERJEIIES and CREAM AT I ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only (>&, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these. Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFPEK always ready.' - The Merry-go-Round for Children— FREK The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. ' -; •• ' , . ~. ' mHE DELICACY OF, THE # SEASON. U H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W S ■■■.•.■••.. M Fresh from the Garden three times daily, :*i . ■•'at' -;::) « 6; ROBERT BREWIN'S, W OQ; NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MABT, ..... ?° QUEEN-STBBET. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. ST E .-JLi W 3 -Ei E X IE a ! STRAWBERRIES!! ; Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries -and Cream at George Smith's StrawOerry Gardens, Hobson's'Bridge, Whit«>n's old Brewery,,' nd cl«ge to the Newmarket Railway. Q B. I C' X E~T.? A LARGE ASSORTMENT OK I THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by B. J j-age. and Duke and Son, Just ißiobived pf.h Waitamgi, FHO3I i,u>liOK. HAVING ABB ved LATE. WILL BE SO£,D OtiJtAP. WALTER EWjEN, 74, QtrEßtr-sifltiiKr.