The Evening Star.

-fJ^-No. 1,507.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBEE 9, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



Wr- . Snipping ■^TlFsTßALASlAN Mm, XX STEAM NAVIGATION ft^,co.'B First-class Steainern. mfBsTASD MELBOUR^, AND Wil QUEENSLAND PORTS ; U\o pALMER RIVER GOLDHELDS. 9 undid Mail steamship Wr Cyphrenes, ■j f 'Wood, ooiutuander, hourly expected, M * as ibofe six hours after arrival Mj |W or passage, aad all particular, apply to so H. M. Jiiixtvib, Agent. ■CTT^VERL AND MAIL Hf^ \J EI>DTE TO ETTBOPE VIA. 'ff^-HONOLaLU, SAN FRANCISCO JvEW YORK. fj&trtlasian Steam Navigation Company under '. t with the Governments of Kew South ,ii)d > r«w Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Cyphrenes, i a Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on HLbecemfer 24, will leave for Honolulu and ftbco six hours after arrival. Height or passage ana idi particulars apply to H. M. JERVis, BT TjVLKSl1 SHIP foB. LONDON. 9 The favourite regular Trader m City of Auckland, H,{Bails, is now two-thircs loaded, and will "3§f tk despatch ■iperienced surgeon has been engaged. Only '/|M'ddow to let in the saloon. Ktightor passage apuly to ■ ORXTICKSHANK & CO., Agents. aHjjjeii-street, Auckland, Decembers, 1i«74 S|ro^ R A G L A N. ■ TheC'utfer H Dawn SBave Onehunga as above ou WEDNESDAY, flntiglit or passage apply to JAMES W. AVALLER, ~SM Auckland or Onehnnpa. LYTTELTON^ .^^ BARQUE WILLIAM GTFFOED. I William Gilford, Mi Bishop, 232 tons reeister will sail for the ■piton SATURDAY, the 12th instant. Jieijbt or passage apply to the detain, on I G. W, BINNEY S*T O EJS it X Ei,LiuTl Bg^ -AJL MARINIE BURVBYOR, I^Oi^ LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR H^a WARDING AGKNT. Hi of Bonded Store "C." for Goods Warehoused ■KihlpmeEt or for Examination. Hptoms and Shipping Business promptly at- Mlito the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. MB OnAort gtroßt Wharf ■L A UOKL&&D AND ■^v C\ NORTH SHORE STEAM ■BJJS^-FERRY COMPANY (Limited). ■■steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside IHbe week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 BJExm. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and Bgn Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, B&a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at HL: 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. ■ffi&araer leaves Auckland for North Shore mkgthe week days at 7 30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m,, HBsO, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and G. 30 p.m. ■Hrth Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; IHp, 2, 3.30, 4,5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips iSMiland— 8, 10, and 11. Saturday boat leaves iTHsdof 12 30. ■Y.« leaves Auckland 10 SO a.m. ; ISO, 2.50, 3, JHtSO, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nignt—B.3o. JPonh Shore 9.30, 10, 12 SO a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, Hl3o, 5, and 3 pm. Nigat, 8. The 1.30 trip iftport Wharf Ml-The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips Sftronport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9am., and B'kSOP-nv trips from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, Manaeer. ■ v T I O Jfi. WOVALOPTHIS AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAiNDL,I£ "SVOKKS. ■ thenndersiened, in returniog thanks for the Support received during the last t« elve years ■infirm our friends and customers tint having Sited the erection of our extensive Works at Stud, comprising all the latest improvements in Bud Machinery, we are now in position to Soar various brands ef Soap and Candlesof the ftst quality at prices which deiy competition. I WAUNOCK BROTHERS, ■KLAMD SOA n AND CANDLE WORKS, ; Bichmjbd, Cox s Cksek. ! Office—DnßHAM-BTR"ET, :l Next door to Messrs iSoB.EB.TOjS & Co. Ifsical n!7t ice. 9 H. C^CICSEY, las removed H WAKEPi^LD-STREET RuEEN-STEEET, Auckland B (Five doors above the City Hall). IRctJCKSEY begs to inform his numerous ill ad the public genera ly thit he has added to SPJess a Well-seleuted Stock of bOJKrt and ■Pl)iEl<Y. and teat he is in receipt of Maga- BrfwHc*!?, « c , by every mail. Sr^es and Harmoniums A very large and BJ, llle't'on tf the above at tne lowest piicts- BP For sale or hire on the deferred payment B^Jfet and choicest stock in Auckland of BP"". Vinlins Flu^s Tambourines, and other BP. ci"«; also, choice Roman and English Strings B|™d», just received, and all the most popular ! H. CUCKSEY, B^AtE and Retail Music-seller akd ; Stationer. Mi [ESTABLISHED 1663.] I 4 U R A JN T Or A. I COMMERCIAL ME NT, THE ATRI- I OALS, AKD OTHERS. BjMgeat and most, commodious Hall in the ■L'^wan^a TO BE LET on moderate terms Be**- ni Rbt, or week. mvwa promptly attended to. Bv^__ T. J. HENSHAW, Tauranga. 1 THE ESTATE OF 3. C. I M O R R I N. Bwonnts due to the above estate must, toe paid "W to the Trustees, or their Appoiutee, at the ''Ween-street. T. MORRIN, ) H. ISAACS, \ Trustees. On. B TONICS, ; ten-street, 0 GRoCtfJis} & PEOYISION DEALERS. be received by the undersigned, ** 'n the Estate of Mr J. C. Morrin, for the «the Premises in Qu?en-street, Goodwill Stock on Premises.. Bonded Stock. Mb; Horses, Carts, Trade Utensilfl, Landed !?"ersni»y offer for the whole or separately. ,1 Particulars may be obtained on and after ll 1?. the 3rd December fester any tender not necessarily accepted i'fcectlon one of thß best in Auc ii a nd. _ "fbasent to Trustees, on Premises, Queen- J* «ter than 12 o'clock noon of WEDNES- December, and to state proposed terms. BENJN. TONKS, ) '■■-. THOB. MOBRIN, >I Trustees. HEHRY ISAACS J



Business Cards. J$ 0 O X S BOUND PAPER RULED, j LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A ~~l 8 A A C S, ■*--*-« PLTTMBES, GASFITTER, WHOLESALE "TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witu the trade. HIGH-STREET, Neap,, Vuica.v Lane, Auckland. JXL&Tn OJ?O±i T a TUJNIN Gh MR H. O. BROWN, Pianofoktb! and Hakmokium Tuner, Krora Messrs Brcadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. R D. C~O P~E PROFE?S">E OF THE VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND ENGLISH CONCERTINA, K\RAN«AHAPK ROAD, NEWIOH. N.B.—A few goodinstiunentsFOß SALE. Pupils attended at their own residence if required, Tames but che r, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Deliverer from fchips on the SHORT ST NOTICE. BALLAbT SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at fi.EA.SOM ABLE RATES. tX lii OJit* i& HjuAi) Jk & 0 0., ! WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM. AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Peggod, and Rlvetted Goods Always in stock PK E.E O E & GHAEL AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVKYORS, Ac. No 5, Vahi's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pOItXi, AJS D CE ME N'T! 400 cases to arrive per Glenoraaud CoDpatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. M' IS '1 NOEM AN, JjJL. fEACHKR OV MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. '%7kJ A&JNK} 0 X JS J& Vf Ti± JtS J* ti r W 1*1 SOAP & CAIfOLK MANTTJfAfrrUBEBB, OHAPSI STRX. aT, AUCKLAND. JO A. B. 8 Q B, « Honse and Lanfl AgenS, Eont anfl Dabt Colloctor, Stiefabnry'a BuUdicgg, flconn street. , E O M O J^ && X Jbfi }S. F&EEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDS WORKS. Cnah Bnynro of Tallow. cakd J 8A M TJ B L W B L L 8 Kouee, Land, and CemmiKsJon Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, Ac Loans arranged. Ofilos: 129, Queon aireefc ftSiroe doori below the Union T<ank.l T O~ X A I G, ?$ • FORWART>ING AGEJTT, "Wholesale and Retail Co&l and yirewood Merchant, &C.— On Kale, Newcastle and Wanparei Ooal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut au.d uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Falins-s. Backs lor sale. Fort-street, Auckland. \IY Jt Hl-Lhl PJ? 8 & SON, %« e> OIL, COLOK, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Pa'nerhantrfngß, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Tarpentino, Colors. Varnishes. French E'oHsh, Gold Loaf, Artists' Coiora and Braahes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glas3, Picture Frame and Tapestr, Mouldings, Clock and Compass GIasSHR, Glased aa ' Doors, .•*& Glass cut to ze .and earefuUy packed.. 12, Wyndham jtrset. BONES! BONEfcU BONES I Bought in any Quantities* FOR C* FH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen -Btreetl b7 J. & J. gQPPET. THE IV?ii?sEß Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents snd tie public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Appliqne Guepure Bmbr idery, Wool, and all binds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Bar Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, Gc.-Residence: Top of Grey atreet. 96. ea<-t side. WR. HAYWA BD' t CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM Si'EEEI, (NexttoQue- i-street Corner). Residence and Sb ~meT of Pitt and Grey streets. | & BOPPB'i *** MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, No 8, LOTBbTwM STBBBT, Whabi". Attoklakd. j\ 3 N TIB T E V MR, T. tTaFPOSD, 3UR0350N DENTIST, WAX B * IBLI3 S*K.■ ■*• Arflflote! TOTte. trom'onTto a Ftill Set. ta Oo3d nr Vnlniitiwa. ,_ . (HLAEKB BHOTHBBS- YoYAL M iTIET R°p Milo7^RAP H IC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneousiy^ — miTTIBMBFS CLOTHES %3t CLEANED. ALTEKED REPAIBED, AKD. PRBSSKD Rwqo D• Sj XAHOB, ' FaoK MezißOUbnk. 43, Hobson-rtfoet, near the Governor Browne. p. a._tt B nßflman'g filothoa TtrvA Money. oisT^Y TO LE^D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, dhort'and-street. MOiS&I V\J J_tND, m large ar>d small sums, a low rates * tat'^-Apply oE_IOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-atreet. MONIiT TO -L) ND in large or small sums, at very lowrate of interest,- Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor^ High^street.



____^^^ Btssinees Cards. J)T EVI^ GUK-MAKER, Begs to inform his customers and the public eene- I rally that he has . REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). PIANOPOHTES AND HARMONIUMS. i J£ st ArT,ivedl and on Sale > a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debain, aad other makers Also Harmoniums, all of which will be s >ld cheap A handsome hnglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se to be sold at cost price. Also one for hu-e Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repahed in t< wa or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon. Wellesley streat, near Hobsin-street. QI TI BAK EE V ANt» STBAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobson-sti'.bet. loking And Ground Sugar Axwatb on Hahd W. R. WADDELL. J^ LFE B D ALE T, •WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotol, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkok Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLKB. KTO. jg A■ D D L B R T. j. wiTeman FTas on hand a large of Plough, Dray, and Spring Curt Collars, Plough Harne.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' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Eequisites of every kind. TAMES B. FiiANCIS, tF IMPOB.TBR OF CHIN*, GLASS, A^-D E vKTHENWARTS, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in ore of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Lath PmtMtßirs), where he is openicg ihe fo'lowing Shipments of Goods :— Ex FEK.NDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses : 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, nancl Vases 'something new.) Xx CITY OF AUCKLAND : "White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &C. Ep OXKoi D White and Gold and Bluefifru'ed Preakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass 'Vandlnsticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffo -nd Cnps, Pl&in and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, aLar^e Assort ment of Enamdled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, Wh'te and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Pans. Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea pots. Spittoons, Jelly Cans, Ac. TO FOLLOW BYTHJi HYDASPKS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PI ANOFO RI E 8 AND HARMONIUMS. PianoforteTttnjcr rfK sffi? iy, H R.H. tjte Duke by Appointment vfiSfiffifoffffi- of Edinburgh. ■ MESSRS. J. BBOWN & SON Ha-ue in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chapi>ell Biird, il-c , <oc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makeis in the world, side by side. The prices of the»e instraments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O BROWN, who has just relumed from England, where he has gained his experience in the Fac ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. 4 UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNESTREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice, of the best materials and workmaustiip, and at the LOWJESr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B. Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. pAPERHANG INGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, thsir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Papei hangings for Bed-rooms Paperhanfcings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them ! HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland,! 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Roim Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Auckland Call a»i> Bbb Teem ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varaishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain aui ornamental. In fact everything requir- din the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OTL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 1 PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, Ac, 28, AND 30, VIOTORIA-SmEET, /^HBA]F"SADDLE E V AND V^ HARNESS. _,„ TTniiorßiened has always on hand, and to The undersignea large / and varied Stock of e^% Pescri?tCof Harness" Saddles, Bridles Whips every aescnp"' h Kneecaps, india-rubber and BS^'fSSS* Boots Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c?aU of which «ill be sold at the lowest prices F<ive?v A description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agenf for Ellimanp s celebrated Royal itmbroca "ftSSWto^eS^^ * town, 3 direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, ■ATVnrica HAKNJBSS MAKER, & IMPORTER j BAM>Ma*JI64, QtrKBNiSTBKHft



Kerosene. DEYOE'S BEILLIAKT 01 v Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire lasuraoce C ompanies for Safety, aud by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f ita Kight. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro per y against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKV>K'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other. DIPLOMA of MKKIT 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 evening, as it gives a si ronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyea. To GEOOEES & DEALEES. O D Q © ttf Os *s ° H 23 o -■ | M Ho Z. 00 JB O g K| M . O < (V, 9-1 w O ft 3 9 3 " o* I < ft co «k ill



Merchandise. A SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. F. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PBARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT TOM SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SttOiiS. T. H. HALL & CO. QJSDEES EECEIVED FOB .AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYND HAM-STREET. Od KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEERANGINGS, OILS COiOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PA PER H ANGINGS- The largest and most complete Assortment in Auck;and, comprising every variety of design French and Kngli.vh Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers YARN ISli KS— I arriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Keqnisites, Trade Iron mongery English andColorii;il Glue. GLAS-— PoUsheo and Rough Plate, l-hoto and Orna mental of every decription, Sheet, on whichwe have now m-^de a considerable reduction in price. PAlNTi—White Lead in large, aud small packages, Zinc. WMte, Staining Coiours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrnsive, etc COLOURS-Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits MOUJ-DlNG*—Gilt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chroino-Lithegrapns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. WYNDHaM-STRBBT. by api'oinijiekt to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAME3 FERGUSBON, TT EINE 1O H KOH N, JEWELLER, QUBBN STREET, AUCKLAND, Bega to diaw the attention of tho public to hl« Lame and Weil-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAI. MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selec ed, and of the Newest Styl9s and DesigDS A lame portion of the abovo consists of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho premises. H.K. bega specially to draw the attention of the public to hi» LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND 3ILVEJI WATCHES, AND OBBAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are the best known manufacturers of the home market. NotetHEiN S_tfeH KOHH, JEWELLER QUEEN-STREET. pOALS ! CO % LS! COALS ! Expected Daily kx Wild Duck, at O.sb:hui.ga, A CARGO OF GREY COALS, FOR SALE IN" LOTS TO SUII BTJYEES. Best Coals in use for Blacksmith's, &c , delivered from vessels side, or in Onehucga or Auckland. APply JAME3 W. WALLKR, Custom-house-street; Q r Government Wharf, Onehunga. O~"~ $ 8 A L< E by the Undprsigned: — Anderson and Mowat's Oatmeal, in 26 ana 60-lb bags Anderson and Mowat's Pearl Barley J and T. Meek's Oatmea (i&O. W. BIJNNET. £5500 WOETH °"F JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE 3 COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AUD JEWELLEBY OP THE FINEST DESCRIPTION B. BECK Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony! Be now invites his friends and the public to inspect his STOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he baa 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 catca ' the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of the fl-st quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. No profit wanted the object being only to clear out tne goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G PAYNE, who has bten in my eruploj \ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keei all Watche3 and Clocks *oid or repaired in gooc order for the guaranteed time. All accounts must be sant in at once for payment and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once orthev wII he handed ov-r to * solicitor forrecover; STONE LIME! »IO'NB LlMii!- The BESC HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de ! livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lad I Bowen Charge to the trade. Is 2d a bushel (ba^s t I be returned). -Apply to W. KIRBY* corner of Quee sad Wf&efield-stxeets.



Hotels. rr\ H I STLE H O T E L P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old Houte which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Pour Diamond Old Port Wiae Duff, Gordon's Sherry Chumpagne—Cliquot's Cnampagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Itfal Old Jamaica Rum Henr.essy'a Threß Star Brandy And other choice brands. ASSORTED CASK?! MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT iiiiANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : STRICTLY CASH. Spirit 3 Overproof, the same as from Bonded Store, sold in any quantity. mHAMES H O T B I, AUCKLAND, Coeneb op Queen-street and the Wharp. 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 arid Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS-Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDIN \IiY daily from one to two ia un equalSed 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 hours of the day. The CHOICKST OF WINES and the Finest Brands of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. HOTEL TO LET. A first-rate cruntry Hotel to be let, doing a large and profitable cash business,—Apply to T. FORDYCE, Bottler, Eort street, Drapery. WC. I) ENN E S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has TUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, And intends OPENING on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, The Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucksey 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 3cot3, <fee , &c. Special attention is directed to tha latter marvel of speed and beautf, which is sold at the low price of ££ 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DTCNNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DBESSMAKIKG MADE TTT A.T THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. T~ M. icLAORLAIi J« 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2sj6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard f J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard | J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard > lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard I y J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLESLEY-STBEET rpHB FEWEST THIISG OUT. 10,000 GENTLEMEN'S SCARVES, at Is. SAMUEL COOMBES, city l clothing mart. 92, Queen-street. JUST OPENED; 5,450 SATIN SCARVES, AT Is 6d. >. 7 SAMUEL COOMBE3, 5 v CITY CLOTHING MART, ;o 92j QUEBN'STBEET. *



Amusements. pRIN"CE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier Scenic Artist Mr Tom Kemp FNPABAIIEIE3) SJTJCCSSS OF MISS MAY HOWARD, SECOND NTGHT OF MISS MAY HOWARD. Second Night of THE GENEVA CROSS! MIS 3 MAY HOWARD as Gabrielle Le Brun Supported by Mrs Chas Jones, Miss Patty Holt, Miss Lizzie Busha Messrs Collier, Sam Puoln, Aveliog, Hollo-way, SaVille, Deering, Sweeney, Starve, &c. Seats may be secured at Upton's. Dr£B3 Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, la. ARABELLA GODDARD ELLERSLIE GARDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. PROGRAMME FOR BOXING - DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. PRIZES. Ist 2nd £ s. d. £, s. d. 100 yds Maiden Bace .. •• 200..100 Q ALP-MILE HANDICAP, first prize, theELLERS-" LIE CUP, a piece of plate, value £10, or money; second prize. £2 ; thud prize, £1. 300 yds Handicap (open to Ama teurs only) Cricket Set value 5 0 0.. 1 0 0 Wrestling (Cumberland fctjle).. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Tilting in the Ring .. .. 300.. 00 0 Throwing the Hammer .. .. 110 0..0 0 0 Hop, etep and Jump .. .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 v Dancing Highland Fling, Irish $j,Jig, and Hornpipe, £1 each Sack Race .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 PROGRAMME FOR NEW YEAR'SDAY, (Ist JANUARY, 1875). £ a. d. £ s. d. 200 yds Handicap (open to Ama teurs only) uup value .. .. 500.. 10 0 One Mile Handicap .. .. 500..100 High Jump (Running) .. .. 100..000 Putting the Stone, 161b5.. .. 100.. 00 0 Wrestling (Devon and Cornwall style) 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Vaulting with the Pole .. .. 100..000 Hurdle Kace, 120 yds .. .. 200..100 Wheelbarrow Race (blindfolded) 1 0 0 .. 0 0 O Sackßace 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 The term " Amateur " in these competitions sha 1 be understood to apply to Gentlemen whu are members of any recognised Rowing or Cricket Club, Officials in the Banks, and Government offices, Clerks and Warehousemen in wholesale establish ments, and any others approved of by the Committee. ENTRIES. For Ellerslie Cup Handicap, ss. For all other contests, 2s 6d ; to be sent with colours of competitors to Mr A. KING, Ktbsihg Stab office, by (SATURDAY, 19th Decemb r. Handicaps for the Races on the '26th will be pub lished on the 24th December, and those for the Ist January on the 2Sth A Band will be in attendance on both days. OTRAWBEERIES and CBEaM! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRBT-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! QTRAWBEKRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA. and COFKEfi always ready. The Merry-go-Eonnd for Children—FßEE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. j! ■',:•;■:■;■•; rpHE DELICACY OF THE tf SEASON. 9 S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W m Fresh from the Garden three times duly, 3 AT * 0 ROBERT BREWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° Queen-street. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. BTE A W BEBKIES! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cr<jam at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whit<on's eld Brewery, nd clsae to the Newmarket Railway. Q B. I 0 X I) T. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by S. J Vage *nd Duke and Son, Just ,Rkckived per Waita-ngi, I FB.OM I.oKDON. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74,- QxrEEH-STiiEBT*