The Evening Star.

foL V.—No. 1,495.]

Auckland, N.Z., "WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1874.



aYFRLAND R KITE , f TO EHBOPE VIA SAN •BaNUISCO AND >EW YORK. i Steam Navigation Company under the Governments of New South w Zealand, for Conveyance of Her ] Mikado, iMooke. Commander, expected on istsnt, will sail for the above ports ival i „ a, jsssge and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIB, JKTE lon d <Ts DIRECT. HE COUNTESS OF KINTORE. vourite Begular Trader r of Auckland, ill sail for London at an early date, c from Auckland to London was ) days, imodation for Cabin and Steerage vssage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Aland, 874. - TARR I E T JL ARMTTAGE, FROM SYDNEY. NOTICE. :quested to present Bills of Lading the undersigned, inioved from the wharf before six 7 of discharging will be stored at :d ExptnEe. GEO. W. BINNEY. |EN BY ELLIOTT JL MARINE SURVEYOR, CENSED RECEIVER, & FOR WARDING AGENT. Store " C." for Goods Warehoused r for Examination. Shipping Business promptly at- Parcels Conveyance of London, set Wharf i UCKLAND AND »■ NORTH SHORE STEAM IRRY COMPANY (Limited). eaves Auckland for Woodside days at al6 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 unday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and Wojdside on week days at 8.46, >0 and 6.30 pm. On Sundays at and 6.30 p.m. - yes Auckland for North Shore ;ek days at 7 30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m„ |, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, aod 6 30 p.m. c—7. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. 11.30 a. m ; 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Mght Trips 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves i. uckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, , o, ana 630 o.m. Nignt- 8.30. . 9.50, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 6 pm. Mgut, 8. The 130 trip f and 9.30 a m., and 5.5 p m. trips naif, and the 7.30 and 9 a m.. and ;rips from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, Manager. W BEBKIES! .WBERB I B S ! ! be supplied with Strawberries ge Smith a Strawoerry Gardens, pposite Whit*on's old Brewery, Railway. ~i,,w A L NOTICE. |,- H. CUCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEEht. HAS REMOVED WAKEFIELD-STREET i, QUEEN-STREET,. Auckland (Five doors »bove the Citji Hall). i H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous sda sort the vublic geuer^ ly thtt tie has udded to itminess a Well-aele ted Stock uf BOjK-* and iTIO^EI<Y. and ttat he is in receipt of Maga a, Peiipdicd*, A c . by ev^ry mail. Sinolor.es and Harmoniums A very largo and fc jji.ect'on i f tte above at tne lowest p ic>s— n£l2. For >ale or hire on the deferred payment tern.. i le laigeft and choicest stock in Auckland of iceiticas, Villini. Flut-s. Tambour'nes, andoiher traments; also, choice Roman and "nglish strings sll kinds, just received, and all tlie most popular H.OUCfeSEY, , holesale akd eetail music-seller and . Stationer. [ESTAELIBHED 1863.] ■ & McLACHLAN ■ 218, QUEEN-STREET. 9 m-®°s> ? 8 ?d per yard ); WS 'Sis &7"i&?i'%X IK aMOKIi&KQ.. '■.??,?ise -: ,:\ ! BI'OOL PACKS, ex Bydaspes ? | If lr>{'s< _\__;__j \_., i o rs, Bl'%ioS?li ijll riicr'f "'!'- ' ''■ h d ■- i> ■ '? AND | tßi^lVtel, T^ hblr 'F P^Bfc'd, VWerel, and ! .jm ; , , X . wanw,, i if „; . ;or . iitlg _ &0 pro vid6d.and j *BL ;-,,.?, n«'"'.<.»iii.- 7 i 0 , BFrTlrs the comfort of \ m ''''■ tTriJ^'Wwb-r.Av of thrwkiiisf his j MiHs&ii?-? tfi7oa iscor,i'err{"? ,on him at- the Mf£^ n. 1"'! o ™'ou «i'«f'w.mrf,'».»d trog'fiby 1 M(* p,,,*t0.,. "l ■ !e A-t; v-ilkv and aU,cx ! ,ion, I tfi :■'"''■ lV tiH*'" '"' !"'! ' iy/i '''' ■l'';''!::'-' 5 '-~ll' l ■ ■l__**^tkT>_^_k_f t^.r. I ' ' i -SiE*"li'ti,,.^! to ( ivo■:,h'iM?hc3? price ! : "% hwt B'^^^' ' '--"UMires^ed. !So charge ; . ■-7*" Ulf."t*"i»tjM»?r»ta3. Ai)piy ! \ . ' P. AftUHARD, • - near MMw&,y Station; } P* ■.'■'• J'-' Mechnnicgrßay..



Business Garcia. g OQKS BOUND paper ruled, ledgers manufactured and machine numbering, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Stab.) AISA A C S * PLUMBER, GASFITrER, ' anv> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Bras 3 work re-bronzed and re-]ao.uered. Estimates given for all hinds of work connected with the trade. high-street, Near Vuicin Lane, Auckland. piAJMOFOETE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alisou and Sons, London ) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. H5 I S H E E & OO A~ Wholesale, Shipping, ai>d Family Butcher Vjnonn otreet, coraer ct Durham street, Aucn «ad. Ponlti-y oJ! nil icinda dressed to or.i.er. Prime ooaolred Toßpuys, Home-cared Bacan. Corned Beet on sate in largo quantities. N.E.— Dealers in Game Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. >?amiLioa waited on in town or aaburbi. fIEOBGE BLACK & CO., *-* WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAId AND AJLBERT STREETS A Slock of Sown Pegged, and Rivetted Good« Always to fc*tock PUEEO B & GBAHAM, NATIVE LA>JD AGENTS, SOaVEYORS, «c No 6, Vaile's Butliungs, . Queen-street, Auckland. hjl 1 W i N Ojt MA? isa. feachir of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. \JU A it, in vOX Bit kj 1' ti nJ&a, v ▼ Soap & Candle MANTTPAOTURitRS, O H A I' E L STREET, AUCKLAND. JO A B b O S, « House and Lsnd Agent, Bent and Debt Collector, Stlcbbury** Buildicßß. Qitoan streot. B O R B B a » Blt b,' FREEMAN'S BAY 80AP * CANIiDX WOBKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA CARD ] • SA M U F i, W F T. L 8 House, Land, and Commission Agoat, Collector oi Bents, Dehts, Hifrhwaj" Rates, 'nc. Loans arranged. Office • 129, Queen atreoS fthreo doom below tho Union Banb.l 1 0 H A 1 G, •'« FORWARTHNO AGENT, Wholesale »nd Tietail Coifl and Firewood Merchant, *c— On Ra'e, Newcast'e and "Wanparpi '"'oal, Tl-t-ee Firewood fcut and uncut), Tanks. Oharcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Paiinira. ''acks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. \\i ra* LL i P.JPti a S.uN, arm OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTB, Imyiorters of Paporhanpings, Pcrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glas3, Picture Friime and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as Doors, *c. Glass cut to so .and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham itreot. "OONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOE. C* HH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teftenberg beg most respectfully to icform parents and tie public generally thai, they ar* prei ared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Gnepure Fmbr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Far cv Work. Orders executfd for Far Work in Flowers, Chains, Broochen. Bracelets, * c.—Residence : Top of Grey street 06, ea-t side. "DBLIA BLE I^DEMNiTId A gainst Loss by Fire secured to Policy -holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MU 7 TON STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholuors. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OP LOSSES, Characteristic features of the Company. AivDREW G. MILIAR, Manager. Offices- 25, Queen-street CRANSTON & EOEBTEE, k.J ROUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BKASS FINISHERS, BELL HANGERS, ETC.. M a's eeie ld ' s Buildings, Albert stkemt. Estimates given for all classes of work, a"d experienced workmen sent to all parts of the o r-try. QTONE LIME! STONE LIME !— KJ The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de- Mveved in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady ".,• en Charge to the trade. Is 5M a bushel (ba sto ', i sturned). Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wake field-streets. (\ LAR X E BHOTHHR&' \ I (LATE CROIvrBTE'S) BOYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opp6«itk Onion Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C D V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. 11)OE/TlTn D CEMENT. X 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria -at rk k t East. f UjMET KER U c lis I OIL For Salo, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, cV.ii •' paid, in parcels of not lets than five cases, by GEORGE DA ORB, Fort-st'eet: Ox, SAMUEL C CHRANE & SON. Money. TyfONSY TO LE*?D on first-class JjUL freehold security, at low rates of interest.— ,T< 0. Dyer, rfhortiand-street. H/fONKY TO LMND, in large and ii_f. small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply to SiJOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. M ONBT TO Li ND in large or JjA. small sums, at very ow rate of interest.— Apply ftishley, icitor, High-street.



Business Cards. J) m EVITT GUA-MaKER i Begs to inform hi* cu-tomers and the public gene ra% ih.t he Ins REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET-, (Opposite the Market). piAJSOPORTES AND "*- HARMONIUMS. h .JaA A"f«f a»d °n Sale, a number of Tiinofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debaiu, and other makes. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be s >ld cheap A handsome JCnglish Pianoforte, iv walnut c so, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianofortes .and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t. wn or atreet, near Hobson-street. Q * T T ~~8 A X E i V STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSOK-STxtKET. lOEINO AND G.8.0-TKD SUGAR ALWAYS ON H.ASI W. R. WADDELL. fa LEBEI) ~A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HA.3 RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED A.LEY, (From Mfssks. Kxr>L«v and Sow Tonoo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKBR AiSD JKWELLER. KTC. * 'M B EATJLDE&, tide Contractor to OUB. the City Council for the Emptying cf Earth- Olosets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &n., iv prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the abovo. Persons desiring to have the nairt places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with tho Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street OIL, COL Oh, Q L Abb AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 67, QUEEN STREET, N*xt xo Bank oir N*w Z«*.iand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turpi Zinc, White, House Painters^ Coach and Cabinet makers Yarntuhea, Calicti rtcrlcs Clock and Cnmpsn Qlxinnta Hrnthm "c. lhf\ WH. ~S S I 5 X X R • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOIN <r.R Vulcan Lane, AND PO R I-DIRStI, Shop Fronts, Office fittings, and all branches o! the building trade executed: J 1 I M B B i' FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch • also, at tho Steam Sawmill Whangapoua. 0. A. RARI-T8 AMES X Ya.AJN UI 8, TMPORTRn OP CHIN*, GLASS, A\xj EiRTHEXWARB, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he la now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latp Phkmipts), where he is opening ihe fo lowing Shipments of Goods :— ExFEttWDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses : 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, ,Jand Vases something new ) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet >-ets. Looking (ilasres, Rock- Ingham and Lusfric Teapots, <fee. IT OXK" D White and Oold and Kluefisru-ed "reakf-.st Ware. TO ARRIVE PKRZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of- Glass ',ar,dtestuk», Sugars and Butter Coolers. TMie iCaraff* nd C»ps, Plain nnd Tut Nobbier Tumblers, aLarreAssort ment of Enam.lled and Printed Jugs Gilt and Decorated Tnilct Sets, Wh'te and Oold China Goods, Buff Milk Fans Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots >pittoons. Jelly Ciur, *c. TO FOLLOW BYTHE HYDARPES: Lined Dinner Wars and Baker Dhhes, with division [something new). PIANO FORIRB aTsTD ' ■ HARMONIUMS. PianofoktkTuner vsjs egg s. H R.H tite DnKE by Appointment ?w»7,f^-_r-. of Edinbobqh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Hjve in Stock Instruments by Broadv;ood, Erard, HopMnson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, &c , itc. Tbe public have thus an opportunity of compiling Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side The prices of the c instrameDts are plainly ma'ked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the 1 rovince, Mr H O BROWN, who hai just returned from Knp'and, where he has gained his experience in the Fac ories of Messrs Broadmoor! and Sons, and Messrs Alliso» and Sons. Tbe newest musical publication in stock. PAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, f x Ox'ord, th«ir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, , f*omprisin<— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for htttiDg-rooms Papei hangings for Bed-rooms Paperbangingi for Halls Panel Decora ions, very handsome. Call and Seb Xueml HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for i-icture Frames Gilt M ould ings for Ro m Decorations The quality of which has n«ver been equalled in Auckland Call am> See Them I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tv ps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, I'hoto Glass, Window Glass, both plain an i ornamental. In fact everything rrquir d in the painting trade is to be bad at HOLLAND & BUT7 ER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLAS3 MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, 4o„ 28, AND 30, VICTOBIA-STKEET, CHEAP SADD LE E V AND H A R NESS. The Undersigned has alw*ys on hand, and to arrive per Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock oi every description of Planless, Saddles,Bndles, Whips, Spurs, Comos. Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and other Fetlock Boots Headstalls. Girths; Fancy Bits. «c , aU of which will be sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. -.■!.,.... - Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on tbe premises by expetienced workmen on the shortest notice. . j. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for KUiman's collated Royal embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. . Purchase at the cheop st house in town,, direct from the Importer and Maker. .. •, >; W. S. JONES, BADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154* QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. fti ill BEVOE'S BBILLIANT 01C Is now universally recogniKe^ as tbe best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by thu Fire Insurance • ran panics ffr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy fitiiitht. Inpnrchis ing this Oil the buyer insures himself ar.d hi» pro pcr-y against all chance oi a Kerosene accident Ask for OKV 'E'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 tho.e who read or sew in the evenicg, aa it fives a stronger light than gas, while much luss fatiguing to the eyes. a mW 4- .' '' *1 « To GROCERS & DEALERS. O OD J ■ w o "Jl < o o °, s -J w i« « 1 5 g h 0 y, » \0 o i « 0,3 tf I I ° *~: 05 O H RH H V wo 0 a w __* a ° 2 » m 5 .*« « P Ho B * « OD 111 . II ill •^rt'^u 1



Mercnandise j A D E l7aT~dl_ V L O.U B. DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. JV^OTICE OF KEMOVAL. H. Y. ANDEBSON & CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGERS, AND SAILMAKERS, LOWBii QUESN-STEEET. H. P. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public th.t they have RKftiOVEo to their NKW PRkMISE.s, three ooors further up, whicn h>is been d signed specially for ca<ry:/;g on in'ail its b aches tie requirements of the sBIP CHaNDIERY I BUSINESS. The Kstabiishmect is now replete with v au >-s?ortment of fir»t-cl»ss Gooi's selected by our _ represtntat Yd at home H l('. • ami (Jo. would also call tbe Httentio <of baildi-rs and others that they always kotp on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery ttequiaites for thuhuilding trade, &o . Jiiat Opentd jjerJate arrivals, a arefullj selected , and well - assorted Stock, com pri.-i.'.g—Twines, j Cordage, Code.-i of P.uiitiug, Bracket and j aip swingtnn L^mps (>ery cb"ico), Brass Goods of , ail cescnptions, S.il Cloth, American Canvas ad ( Duck, wbank, Wire, «nd Coinpositii n Nails, Galvanised and black d.-clc Hpik>-s, Muntz Metal (ifenuiiie). Anchors, chains, Pi'.ch, Stockholm Tar, P.anls, Oils f.amp Black, Brushware, Brass I'tde^al Compassx-s —Copper, brass and Japanned sido Mast lie .d and Anchor L ghts AMEUICAN H \ -.DW*RE, consisting of Sharp? and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bownand Yokes,Ames' Ltt and »H Spades and bhove's, -quaiirg xes, Cheney's Hammers, *c ,*c L'Ckwood'a Cutlery, Sorbj's Crosscut and Pit Saw 3, Files, &<: , &c. Tarpaulins ana Itick Covers of all size 3 always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEM AT/IK PAIiST. T sTTT m c 5 t OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. m r\ N SALE '. *" By the Undersigned— FUN EST QUALITY B\KE r<S FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ , in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CA.NTERBORY CHEKSE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. QRDEBS BECEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBLNE, 400 Tt-iNb. Our COAL is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always gettiug them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. PAPEiiH ANGIN6S, OiLSi COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERH ANGINGB- 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 V ARN IS tl KS—i arriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNTtitIES —Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GLAS- —Polisfceo and Rough Plate, hhofco and "ma mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now nude a considerable i eduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead iv large aud small packages, Zinc White, Staining colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorr>'sive, etc. COL' >Ukß - Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casksand drums. TURPENTINE- In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDING-"*— Gilt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. WYNDH AM-STREET. £5500 w*** 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING TH:3 COLONY IN A PEW WEEKS. WATCHES AFD JEWEILEET or THE FINEST DE3CRIPTION ' B. BECK Ha 3 now peifected his arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invitei his friends and !the public to inspect his S • OCX of JEWELLERY AND WaTCHES which he has purchased from the first manuf ctory firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gift prices. '1 he 1 sale is a re 1 one. and not merely one to i-atch I the eye and deceive. 7he selection and chaste de l sign of the goods, of ihe fi st quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. Mo profit w-ntvd the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost Tbe entire KTO<-K is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has b*en in my employ for upwards of twelve years, has undertaken to keep I all Watches and Clocks f old or repaired in good [order for the guaranteed time. All accounts must be sent ip at once for payment, and all outstanding accounts must be sfeUJgd at once, or they W:ll be handed over to a solicitoilP* recovery



. Hotels. j p HAM E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and the Wharf. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS-Mot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equalled in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all houra of the day. The CHOJCKST OF WINES and the Finest Brards of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOOT on draught or in bottle. MEW TON HOTEL. SUITER &~CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usuaJ prices. J. H. JOUN IN G, PROPRIETOR. ELLERSLIE HOTEL, ELL KB-LIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and onehunga. As a respectable private Hotel it is unequa led in tbe province, and admirably adapted for Invalids, Captains of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably furnished. The tat le is supplied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off wi h taste and convenience. Parties n quiring comfort »nd good attendance will find all they require at the file-slie Hotel. Sirawberriesand Cream at short noticn. ' T. BULLEN Drapery JfEW CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which a & j. a. vaile ARE NOW SELLING THEIR NEW SUMMER STOCK OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing IS DESERVING OF THE FIRST ATTENTION. These Goods are all FRESH IMPORTATIONS, And the department has been entirely re-modelled, and placed under NEW AND THOROUGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. THIS WEEK S. & J. R. VAI L E will snow SPLENDID VALUE IN SUlf^. COATS, VESTS, THOTTSFR*, Etc., Etc., Eto. S. & J. R. VAILE, NEW PREMISES, 130, and 132, QUEEN-STREET, Next Mussbs. T. and S. Morrin's. T^TEW MILLINERY AND STRiW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTREE, For many years known in connection with the above business, has OPENED a BRANCH ESTABLISH MENT just round thb corner of W£LLE3LEY and QUEEN-STREETS, and next door to Mr. HmwiN's Grocery Business. This branch will be ocnducted in conjunction with her Newton business, and has been opened at the express wish of her friends close to Tot*n, and to suit their convenience. The real novelties in Straw-working, so little known here, will now be brought under ilia eye of the ladles of Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited -o view, made upon the premises by ladies of years' experience in this depart ment of fashionable work. The bus nes* is now open for inspection, and the manner of conducting it must ensure it success. There is a vacancy for a limited number of Apprentices ftfid Improvers,



• ■ ■ "*^o_o**+o*+*oooammmmmmjm ON a a L E. By the Undersigned : Pickles, Morton and Whybroar's S*lmo '.1 -nd 2<bt.ns iams. P^ak s Pea Coca's, a d Hawkins ■ Qfr.rt Fiuits. Peak's P-ac ick's, aud Hawfclns; SalaAOd, M int*and h»l'-»»iiits Cas sr-9. pints *ndhalf- ints Starch, ('oilman's Malt, pale Suffolk Tea half-che>t» and boxes Prese-veJ ne.is Sf C»ndie.i Peel ~ Confec i-inery Bee', iv uafks lams and B*con. ■■ GEO W BI^NEY.



[PUICL N s L E _________________________*_____ Be Uider3'giied, now landing «* Merlin, vmo'ith .— 600 '>»*•» Maize _ UK) b t-S Sharps . 2 tons Bacon, > W. BI NEY QBE AT AMERICAN CIRCUS MARKET RESERVE, Market House, THIS EVENING. This magnificent Equestrian Company comprises the STAR RIDERS OP THE WORLD, Also, NEW SENSATIONAL BARE-BACK RIDERS, EQ 7BSTEIANS, aC«OB *TS, JCTGGLKRS, GYMN"AhT3, EQ 17fLTis8ISTS, CLOWES, LEAPEKB, JcSTERS. CON'IOttTIONISTS, VAULTBbS, &KD C3AM.PION TOaiBLERS, Comprising the following Artistes :— GEORGE GILHAM, Undisputed Champion Bare-back Ridss of the World MR J. LEWIS, Great Star Bare-back Rider of America MDLLE. FANNY YEOMANS, The Daring American Equestrienne MISS KATE WALLACE, The Fairy Kque^tdenne aud i.t-m ot the Arena. MASTER J. ROMEO, Somersault Equestrian and Gymnast MDLLE. GRACES, The [Lady with the Iron Teeth, the greatest wonder of the age SENOR A. GOJSZALES, Champion Double Somersault and Tumbler of the world. Both these hivh-class artistes are late of Chiarini's X.o_ al Italian Circus ARTHUR TURNER, American Voltigeur, Tumbler, Acrobat, &c MR T. BIRO, Celebrated Contortionist and Equestrian MR F. SEYMOUR, The Funny Clown and. ' rigi Jester MR R. HUTCHINS, The Peerless Gymnast and Modern Milo SIGNOR S.-LVARIO, Spanish and Mexican Scene Rider MR J. BARLOW, Vocalist and Comedian MR T. KING, Favourite Equestrian. The American Company's Stud consists of HIGHLY-TRa.IN*D HORSES AivD TRICK PONIES. DICK TDRPIN'S RIDE TO YORK! Prices of Admission :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s. Children half-price to all parts of the House. Doors open at 7.30. coran ence at 8. GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE Saturday next, at 2 o'clock THuMAS L. KING, -Agent. gTRAWBERR ES and CEE ,M! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHT FU.C SHADE! OPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPORTS ! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON SHE Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'S DAY). For the purpose of attracting competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will be offered for Running (short and long distances), Jumping, Throwing the Bammer), and < ther feats of activity and strength. Full programmes will be published in a few days. ULLEE^LIE GARDENS! ELLERSLIE GARDiNS! SATURDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS. On SATURDAY, next, 23th instant, To start at three o'clock, i QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE, Open to all Amateurs Winners during last twelve months handicapped. First prize, £2; Second prize, £1; Money paid on th 1 ground after tbe race. CjTRAWBgRRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, f Only 6d, and gathered every morning. j Come aU, and rfee th*se Beautiful Gardens TE i and COFPES a!ways ready. The Merry-go-Round for Children-FREE * . Tip Gardens are the fashionable &'* T * promenade.