The Evening Star.

p Vol. V.—No. 1,511.]

Auckland, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1874

[Price : ONE PENNY.



m ' Shipping. I A£ nVEELA ™ MAI L I *Bfc^. X/ ROUTE TO EUSOPS VIA 9 *ME&£t EmOLVI'V' SA^ FRANCISCO 1 IVEW YORK. A^«^". ■ rjje Australasian Steam Navigation Company under ■ contract with the Governments of New South I wsles and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her I Jfajest/s Mails.] " - 1 the Steamship 1 Cyplirenes, ;'1,500 tons. Thomas w ood, Commander, expected on aihursday, December 24, will leave for Honolulu and flfcn Francifco six hours after arrivaL ■ for freight or passage ana all particulars apply to H. M. JEfiVis, |75sS A usTBAiiiTaTrAN I S^ST^\ ■*-*" STEAM NAVIGATION BS^^te 00''8 Flrst-Class steamers •.ifjuiiciii'iN^T AND MELBOURNE AND U ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; MilSO) THE CALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. H The splendid Mail steamship Wonga Wonga. H 1000 tors, J. T, DuiiKt-u, Commander exDeotpd nn i;i sb out2lst instant, will leave as above threi days fitter arrivaL ya I For freight or passage, and all particulars, appl f to I H. M. JER-VIS, Agent. I jL°k^v "Polt TAEANAKI M jlMjfc^. -A-ND WANGANUI. I Jxsg!gigS!!s®& The Ta-anaki S.N.Co's ss. '1 Go-ahead, ■ H Dale, Commander, from Oneliunga, on THURS- H DAY next, at noon. I For freight or passage apply to ; COMBES & DAXDY. Auckland: ' Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. I F IRS "^ SHIP m The favourite regular Trader City of Auckland, m Captain Ralls. having all her cargo engaged, will 'M have quick despatch 1 An experienced suTgeon has been engaged. Only | one cabia now to let iu the saloon. I For passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. I 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5, 1H74 Tjljii »AiS I'JXAIM- CISCO. "^ '^^ The Splendid Clipper Ship Condoren 5.000 ■ tons, Classed 3-3f L 1 5, French Veritas, Csptain A It. >'eiglick, will leave for above port on or about 22nd instant. Her accoruiiuodauon for passengers is unsurpassed For freight or pastage apply to Captain JS eiglick, on board; or to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. 11^1 A UCKLAtfD AND iSEBbg^T^S. r* NORTH SHORE STEAM Mg^Jgy|v^-EERRY COMPANY (Limited). The tsteamer leaves Auckland for Woodside fluring the week days at 816 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 »nd 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.46, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 pm. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days »t 7 30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m,, ind 12.30, 1 30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. .eaves North Shore-7. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; ad I, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4,6.5, and 6 p.m. Mght Trip3 ive .Auckiand—B, 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves 1 instead of 12 30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, !30, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nigiit—B.3o. Leaves Korih Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, 130. 4, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Nigat, 8. The 1.30 trip loDevonport Whaif Notk.—The 8.30 and 9.30 am., and 6.6 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and 130 and 5.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Mtusical notice! h. ctTcTksey, MUSIC-SB LLEE a, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-3TREET TO 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends an<* the public genera ly th*t be has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of JbOJK.s and SrATIOWERY. and icat he is m receipt of Maga zines, Periodic Js, « c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large and choice salection (f the above at tne lowest DiictS from £12. For tale or hire on the deferred payment system. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violin* Flutrs, Tambourines, and other instruments; also, choice Roman and English strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular • Music. • H. CUG&SEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] A DCKLAND and ONEaUJSG-A £*• COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehuoga: Leave Auckland : 8 am. 10 a m 9 am. 12 noon 12.30 pm. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 P-m» __ 630 Wts^^ Paperha¥gYn¥s. 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 Pape-hangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decora.ions, very handsome. Call and See Them ! HOLLAND & BUTLER . Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET GUt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Rom Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Call akl>"sek.Th;bm; ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Ta^ps, Varnishes Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, ; Window Glass, both plain anl ornamental, to fact everything requir d in the painting trade is hollanT&'buV.er's, OIL, COVOR AND GLAS3 MERCHANTS, PICTURE FKAMK MAKERS, Ac, 28, ahd SO. Ytotobia-stbkbt, A.ND PAPBEHANGINGS. BOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, ©BCOBATING 57, QUEEN STREET, K»xt to Bank oi N«W Zxi.lA.NJ>. • J. HENDERSON, «>Porter ot and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Tnrpi, White, Honae Painters', Coach and Cabinet, tofikera' Varnlehes, Calico Sarfm. OloaS and Oompasß I Bl>ii»i Brnahe* %. 'O f^SW CO Li m iLISDUSTJaY". Cast Iron OrtamenfTGr^ Fences and Palisadoes s&de at S BROWN & SON'« hTOVE GRAT i 'OUWDRY, Victoria and Albert-streets. persons intending to replace decaye-1 wood fences °; erect new ones, are especially invited to topect «e above withont delay. Souses and Shipa' STOVES always en hand.



Bus&ess Oards. B°°KS 80UN33 • PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above EvExiisra Star.) A I 9 A A ~C S, • PLTTMBER, GA3FITD.KE, "WHOLESALK "tIHSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-kquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wit£i the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near "Vuiqa.n Laxe, Auckl\tstd. piAJNOfU liTiii TURING. MR H. O. BROWN, PIA.NOFOK.TE AND HARMOKnTM TUNER, From Messrs JBroadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. R D. C "O~"P~1] PEOFESSwS OF THK VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND ENGLISH CONOERTIITA, KvBANOAHAPJSi ROAD, I; EWXON. N.B.— A fewgoodiEStiu-iicntsFOK SALE. Pupils attended a!, their own residence if required, TAM E S ELTTC HE R, W CARTER, CO TRA.OTOB, *c. Goods Cleared and Deliverer) from fehips on the SHOKT-ST NO 'ICE. BALLAbT SUPPt-lED. NnVCJISTLH AND BVY OF Is.'jAKD COALS. Also. Fir-bwood, cut or uncat, at BE A SOK ABLE RATES. fX M vi&v? a B xi A OK. & 0 0., V« WHOLESALE BOOT & SHO2 MANUFACTURERS, EEMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rlvetted Good* ■ Always in Block PEEE C E & GHAIAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SCRVtiIYORS, &c. No 5, Vailk's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. O"K T L A JN D UJSME N'T! 400 cases to arrive par Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTOKIA-STJIKKT EAST. M" IS 'I NOEM AN, .L$.M- rEACHPR OF MUSIC, Waterloo Qttadrant, Opposite Government House. V%/ A KN ij 4J & "jfcj Jbt O IJULIS &S, V ",f EOA? & CANDLK MANrrrACTURERS, OHAPSt 8T 8 . K3 T, AUCKLAND. JO A JB 8 O B, a House and Land Agent, Bend and Debt Golloctov, SfAiihhvxjr'fi EnlldJnffi, Queen street. & O H &~£ t A&Bit S. ITBEEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANIiDB WORKS. Ca^h Buyp.rs of Tallow. [•*• CARD ] Q A M V E h WELLS K3 Honse, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Roßfca, Debts, Highway Katea, &o. Loani arrarujed. Office: 120, Queen ktrcet (throe dooita beJ.ow the Uniom Bank.l 1 o k A I Q, Py a FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, &r,.— On Pale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tvee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Eobart Town Palins-s. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. T&; fhILLIPPB A SU N, f % s OIL, COLOR, and GLABS MERCHANTS, Imporfce'ta of Papertiangjnjya, Rcrim, Paints, Oila, TnrpenMne, Colors. Varsishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, aad Photographic Glass, Picture Fraioe and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed aa ■ Doors, &e. Gla32 cut to zc .and carefully packed. 12, W?ndhana street. "OOSES ! BONE8! BO]?(E8 ! Bought in any Quantities FOR C*?H at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen atreet, by J. & J. SOPPET. Tiib) J^ipseb Tehtenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Gnepure 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, ea'-tside. \TT. P.. HAYWA ED' fr \V . CHEAP BBDDIKG UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM STREET, (NexttoQue' i-street Corner). Residence and Sh Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. f & jT BOPP Er i MIILBBB, Frbbmam's Bay Steam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUKKN STREET, Whabb1, Attckxand. TjBMTIBTBT' MK. T. TEAFFOKD, sttbgeon dentist, Wakkiikld stbsbt. A.rtlf.clal Teeth, trom Ono to a Ifnll So*. Oold nr Vniwun.ito __ : , riLARKB BROTHBRB' \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) „„,„ ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Unioh Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD 7. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Ch ildren's Portraits taken instaneonsly ; ENTLBMBS'B . CLOTHBS OLBANBD. ALTERED REPAIRED, A.KP PRESSED R Q0 D . s/I'AHOI, WROU. MSL3OXrBNE. 18, Hobson-stireet, near the Governor Browse. jp.S.—Golttlemen'a dlothas Dred Money. ONBY-TO LE^D on first-clas, freehold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dver, Short and-street. li/fOflfcX I'U k£Nl>, in large an< ixL small sums, » low rates of interest.— Appl o EUOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MOKBY TO Li ND in large o W.'n'mallismrs. atfvery low ra<e of;iinterest.- Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-streefcii J , • i .'; ',;; ■! "-■ fi - ■



J) e EVITT, "Gtm-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Tackle^ der' and Fl*8 ' 6h°°tin S and Fishing P~FX~tf OPOBTKS AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debaiu, and other makers. Also. Harmoniums, all of which will be s->ld cheap. A handsome Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at coat pj-ice. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in twn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley- Btreet, near Hobson-street. MB FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to - the City Council for the Emptying o? Karth- Closeta, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, ii 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 & notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street Jf 1 S■ H S & i ~O~Q JL "Wholesale, Shipping, .iod Family BuCch^r Quann street, corner of Deriuiin sfcreai, Aucb and. Poultry of all idnds dressed to order. Prime Smoked 'Jonguas, Roma-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. ST.B.—Dealers in Gaiao. Live Pheasants Jorwaraed to all p&i-fcß ox the Colony upon receipt oi order. Ifeoailiiie watted on in town or suburbs. l>o TA NlO MEDICI N"E~S. The supply of Herb MedicJnefl, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishtaent in Victoria-street will bo continued its uiiuul. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VIOTOB.IA-STiJ.KBT. \cr el JTk hub a ?? • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOIKi£R VVlj CA K LANB, ANT> 10 BT-BIKSET, Shop JFronts, OfSco Fittings, au<?. all branches oi the buildiui; t«T.<ie esecatod. Q I T~Y BAKis E Y ANT» STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOisaON-STKEKT. loaiiia and Gbotxnd Stjga.& Always ok Hakd W. R. WADDELL. Ah F H Jfl -U AJbis T, ■WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS * in TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy HoteJ, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkom Messrs. Ridlky and Sok, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JTBWBT.IiBTR. WTO. . Q A" 13 D ~L 1$ R Y. J. WISEMAN Ha3 on hand a Large stock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars," Plough TTarne s. Shaft and Leading Harness, Spring Care Harness, Carriage, Gig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and English-made Ladies' anrl Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every hind. JAMBB B. FiiANCIS, IMPORTKR OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EMITHKNWARE, Begs to ir>form his friends and th e public that he is now established in o&e of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Late Prkmibks), where he is opening ihe following Shipments of Goods :— ExFERNDALE: 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 Het3, Looking Glasses, Roek iDgham and Ltistric Teapots, &C. Ep OXFOI D White and Gold and Bluefijmied breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe sCaraffe *nd Cnps, 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 HYDASPFS : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES a7lTd HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner gfo'^ttf fife H.R.H. the Dttke by Appointment JjSpjSJHfe^v*- 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & PON Hive in Stock- Instruments by Broachvood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, &c, &c. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of the«e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuDed by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr fl O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience iu the Facories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. \ UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. j 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 workmansirip, and at the LOWKS11 POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. j ,j - • r<HEAP SADD LE R Z ASHC \J HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and fc arrive per Hydaspes.a large and vaned, Stock o evirv description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles Whips • Snurs ComDs Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber am " ofher FeS Boots, Headstalls, Girths Fancy Bit* &a! all of which will be sold at the lowest price s F(SerV Ad?scriptlon of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c made on the' premises'by experienced workmen o thßepair\ etec°uted promptly and at reasonable rate, S^le agent for Blflman's celebrated Rojal Umbroci d Hnn for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. . • y Purchase at the cheap-st house in town,] dire< from the Importer and Maker. ~ T W.S.JONES, m SADDLER HABNBBS MAKER, & IMPOETEI



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BEILLIANT 010 Is now universally recognized as the bust Burning Oil which can be 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 ansl his pro peny against all chance of a Kerosene accirteDt Ask for DEVE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and t*kt> no oflier. DIPLOMA of MERIT 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 the eyes. To GROCEES & DEALERS. d m o 2} D Po 05 O fe M ° (A * pi £» n rt H P Z j, 05 W g H * % H 3 h W< g W O* g < « > * ft PCS CO fa a . 3. i ut



Merchandise. . ASHIP M B M T OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. F. HALL & CO. Q K" SALE Br the Undeksigned — FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 503 and 100s > OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND KOOFING BOOTS & SHOJSS. T. H. BALL & CO. ABDBES EECBIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & C 0., AGENTS, WYND H AM-ST REF/T. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H.. HALL & CO. QEOEGE W. OWEN HAS ON SALE, EX STANLEY CASTLE, WAITANGI, HYDASrES, HERO, &C , &C , &O. 40 casks Soda Crystals 3 ~ Cavrs.way Seed G cases Liquorice 5 ~ Anchovy Sance 15 ~ Cipera and Catsup 20 „ Currie Powder 30 „ Bottled Fruits 20 ~ Bot.Jed ;alt 100 „ Lobster' and Salt Salmon 40 „ SaUd Oil 80 „ "Warranted Pickles 25 ~ Bottled Vinegar 30 „ Bell and Black's Vestas 15 ~ Fre/£ Herrings 22 ~ WeLion's Gt-atine 25 „ Colman's Mustard 400 ~ Belmont and Brandon's Candles 40 boxes Nixey's Black Lead 17 cases Paste and Bottled Blacking 3:"i ~ famines, halve and quarter 45 „ Keilier's Coafectionery and Marma lade 5 „ Candied Peel 2 baks Clothes Lines, 10 and 220z 3 cases Brushware, assorted 10 ~ W hybrow's Red Herrings 18 balea Paper and Paper Bags 14 cases Potted Meats 8 „ Assorted Twine 40 ~ Til Pipes 40 „ Bath bricks 10 ~ Tapioca, Sago, and Arrowroot 11 tons I*1, 2VV, ]S'o 1, and C Sugar 10 ~ Mauritius and China Sugars 200 half-chest Tea 100 boxes Tea 20 cases Tobacco, assorted Currants, Muscatels, Figs Ac, *c, &c. PAPEBHANG-INGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERH ANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design Fronoh and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARNISHfiS— Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. . i, „ ~ SUN OKlES—Brashes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polishea and Rough Plate, I'hoto aad Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now m«de a considerable i eduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. Whito, Staining colours, Oxide ot Iron, Anticormsive, etc COLoUKS-Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casksand drums. TURPENTINE- In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDIaGs—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. WYNDHA.M-STREET. £5500 VOSTH 0F JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A PEW WEEKS. WATCHES ANB JEWELLERY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION B. BECK Has now perfected Ms arrangements for leaving the colony. He now invites his friends and the public to inspect hi3 STOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offers them at gift prices. The sale is a re 1 one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. Ihe selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of the fl-sfc quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. Mo profit wanted, the object being ouly to clear out the goods at first cost The entire STOCK is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has been in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep all Watches and Clocks Rold or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once, orthey wJlbe haudedover to a solicitor for recovery STEPHENS & CABTEB j 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in tbe city to get OTTO HERTi and WOLFE'S CEEEBRATED ' CALF ' AND GLOV.E KID BOOTS AND SHOES. pTTiTT LAND CEMENT FOR SA.LTC. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, an Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stable! STONE LIME! STONE LIME !- The BEST HYDRAULIC BTONE LIME d i livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lac i Bowen. Charge to the trade, is 2d a bushel (ba» s » be returned). -Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Quei and Wafceneld-streets.



Hotels. JHAMES HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner or Qtjeen-strekt and thk Whari*. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in ihe 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, and Shower. The OEDTNA.EY 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 BEST AUK ANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can bo obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICKST OF WINES and the Finest Braids of SPIRITS and CIGAES are alone supplied. .English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. •p[OT EL T^O LET. A flrst-rate country Hotel to be let, doing a large and profitable cash business,—Apply to I. FOHDYCE. Bottler, Fort street. Drapery. WC. D. EM"N E S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, And intends OPENIKG on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, The Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucksey in WAKEFIELD STEEET, 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 the letter msryel of speed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of £4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DTTNNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRTPTIOX OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUA EAN TEED. T~ M. McLAUHLAN 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s'6d per yard > lyd. ifloor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard f J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard 1 lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ] lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard f J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLEBLEY-BTEEET yrr E HAVE OPEN Ej/ Per Ship Hydaspes: 4.., 22 0 A' S B S/^ op \ MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, \ PANAMA HATS, FELT DO, in fIUStTs and Youth's Sjjasfoi / ' lJ**** J. COSG RA V E & C 0., IMPOETEBS. TTTE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR MAIL GOODS Received per s. s. Hxr o, Consisting of COSTUMES, PARIS BONNETS, TEIMMKD HATS, MANTLES, FEATHEES, FLOWERS, GLOVES, &c, &c, &e. ; Axso, 72 CASES Per Zealandia, Comprising— PEINTS, DEESSES, and MANCHEBT GOODS J. COSGRAVE & CO. pOMPULSOET SALE A.T THE CITY HALL, (Lill A. LINABXTRY AND CO. A SALE OF DRAPERY, MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, MATTINGS , ( FURNISHINGS Of ev«iy description _ d WILL TAKE PLACE 'a AT THK CITY HALL, ■ ON - SATURDAY, 24th OCTOBER f And will continue for g 0N JB MON TH, an After waioli the midue of the STOCK will be sold I Tender.



Amusements. HENDERSON '3 MILL RACES. The Annual Race Meeting will be held on the Mill Course en the 26th instant, BOX£> G DAY. Programme in future advertisement. OTKAWBEKR.ES and CIEBaM! AT WILLOW GBOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AXD OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIEST-CLASS CEOQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! S» . CJTRAWBERRIES and CEEAM AT v ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only Cd, and gathered every mornirg. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA. and COFFEE always ready. The Merry-go-Eovtnd for Children-FEES The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF IHE tf SEASON. U W STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W S M Fresh from the Garden three times daily, % AT p ROBERT BREWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S COENEE MAET, 5° QUEEN-STBEET. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. ST E A W B E E H >I: E S ! STKAWBE E E I £ S ! ! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's StrawDcrry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whitson's uld Brewery, nd close to the Newmark et liaiiway. Q R I C K E T. A LAEGE ASSOETMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son Just [Received per Waitangi, FiOSI I.OUDOK. HAVING AEETVED LATE, WILL BB SOLD CHEAP. WALTER. EWEN, 74, Qttee t-street. VAUXHALb TEA GARDENS, NOETH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculia ly adapted for • the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant FJowerg, walks in abundance. Arbors in va i us pints r--win:?s, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last sprirtg, aud a place specially sst apart for those who may choose a game of Quoits. Tl-.p.-- are within two minutes walk of the J*orth .^hore criokt.t ground, and close to the delightful beach on sbe Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Eefreshments on the shortest notice, STEAWBEEhI ES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, PBOPRIiTOR FOB the Benefit of the Catholic community, and to supply a wait leng i. elt by the .Catholics of the province, the undersigned begs to Lintimate that he has OPENED AN ESTABLISHMENT '" ' Next to Messr3 Hewin Bros., COENER OF QUEEN AND W£LLE3LEY-STREET, For the Sale of Catholic'Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pictures, &c, &c, And hopes the cause will meet with that patronage and support it deseives.-. % STATIONERY AND SCHOOL BOOKS.*; JAMES FLYNN. JJ O T I 0 E. EEMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WOKKS. We, the undersitmed, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve } ears ' beg to inform our friends and customers th-t ba> ing ■ completed the erection of our extensive Works as Bichmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position \0 supply our various brands of Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which dofy compeutiun. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA - AND C^NuLE WOEKS, KICHMoND, C^X S CBSEK. Office—DCTRHAM-STRfBi, Next door to Messrs Kobehtocj & Co. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS* M? NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW EEADY. SUN]) FOK ONE. GEO. W. HESLQP, j THE F I T. T I N a" S-H0 P, Vtjlcan JLjAwtj^ ' 'p I M B'; ii R FOE SAl> B, 250,000 FEET SaWN TIMBER, tj At the Yard, Br^toinari Road. Vessela loaded with despatch j siso, at the Steam j )y g.wmlU.^hangapoua. a VLAm^ '\