The Evening Star.

Vol. T— No. 1,519

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBEK 23, 1874.

[Peice : ONE PENNY.



■^P7V^ERLANI) MAIL ;3i^^v KOUTE TO EUROPE VIA I Anstralaslan Steam Navigation Company under R.bact with the Governments of New South HlSss and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] HfcSteamship ' mt Cyphrenes, JSiitonß. Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on Kjur Decemter 28, wlu leave for Honolulu and HRrsncifco six hours after arrival. flfflJsr freight or passage and all particulars apply to I H. M. JERVIS, K^~~T? O E LYTTELTON 'llPflk DIRECT. The Fine Brig I Albion 9L sail as above on .or, about Thursday next, the Msrfreight, &c, apply to I M. NICCOL, j Custom-house-street. fcT"x?ißsr sEn for l^ffig^^ ■*• LONDOJS. s^gßSsni xhe favourite reguHr Trader 1 City of Auckland, Main Ralls, having all her cargo engaged, will nE quick despatch X experienced surgeon has been engaged. Only Hcabin now to let in the saloon. >M)t passage apply to M ORUICKSHANK & CO., • Agents. mßi Qneen-street, Auckland, December 5,1874. M\Z A Dt;KLia.^D AJND Hyt^f^s. NORTH SHORE STEAM :;|Pyg3s»FERRY COMPANY (Limited). Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside Kig the week days at 8.16 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 ■LyO p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and STp.ni. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, HIL4S a.m. ; 2.50 and 6.50 p.m. On Sundays at ■ he; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. ajfio Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Hre daring the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 a m,, ■12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Mm North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; ■l, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 6.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips He Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves H instead of 12 30. ■ianday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, M},i, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Byes North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, ■), i, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Nigut, 8. The 1.30 trip ■Devonport Whaif ■Soli.— The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips HnDevonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a m., and ■ and 5.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport f H. W. HEATH, 1 Manager. llOALS! C O A L S! j FOR SALE, Ex Mary King, from Greymouth, In lots to suit purchasers, i TONS BEST GREYMOUTH EIYEK COAL. D. H. ,McKE NZI E, ' CuSTOivi-HOTISE-STREET. [U SIC A L NOTICE. H. CWCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, Q.UEEN-STJREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). I, H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous fends and the public generally that he has added to is business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and MIONERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga iies,Periodicals, &c , by every mail. Hinofortes and Harmoniums - A very large and koice sslection cf the above at tne lowest prices ran £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment plan. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of tacettinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other ntiuments; also, choice Roman and English Strings tf aU kinds, just received, and all the most popular fcaic F. CUCKSEY, Iholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] j>HRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY SEW ILLUSTRATED PEIOE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, ( OfaUthe best makers, IS NOW READY. SEND FOR OKI. GEO. W. HESLOP, HE FITTING SHOP, Vttlcan Lane. (PLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR PUECHASUNG CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, f. B W Y. EA DR ' S GIFTS, AT R. BECK'S. Plperhangln^s^ HOLLAND & BUTLER we Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment Of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooma Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Papeihangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. CiLL and Sek 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 Room Decorations •me quality of which has never been equalled in Accklsiiu. Caix and See Them ! »!!j'ead> Oiis' Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, la w dow Glass'both Pi*** ail ornamental. «ct everything required in the painting trade is ii". to be had at 0 HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, "UvCOLOB, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMJfi MAKERS, &C, 28, AND 30, VIOTOBIA-STBEET, ONS A L E £ By the Undersigned: Crusned Oats 1 Barley Wheat, prime milling and fowls i Maize Bran Pollard Barley Dust. M GEO. W. BINNEY. H, SLEEPERS !(*fcaffi ISPnediß Prepared to givethehighestprice s*l»nai»J--»? per"B» doused orundressed. No charge V> /""t Dressed by steamtatlcheap rates. Apply F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station; Mechanic's Bay.



JJ-OOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A * 8 A A (3 S, ■*--*•• PLUMBER, GASFITTER, WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witb the trade. HIGH■S T R E E T, Near Vpicav Lane, Auckland. pUJNOFO BTJS TUJSINGK MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Prom Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. Tames FiTt c h e~r, V CARTER, CO-TRACTOR, fie. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay or Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. GJBOJ*&-jb B.UAU &. ' A G~O~., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANTTFACTUKBBS REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Good* Always in Btoek PBEECB & GKAHAM, NATIVE LAKD AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. T> O R T JL A IS■ D CEMENI 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STRBET EAST. M" IS 1 NOEM AN, teacher of music, Watebloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOCK BEOTHE RS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RI"HMJND, COX'S CIIEFK. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. o a a 8 o S~, « Honse and land Agots.4, Kent snd Debt Oollactcr, St'chbury'x Huildirigs, Queen street. E O X Q- li A BJEB, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP S CANLDB WORKS. Cash Buyera of Tallow. [A OAR.D ] SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Kates, ifce. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen atreot (three doors below the Union Bank.) JO R A I G, « FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, ' *c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut). Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. \jf jrMJLJLiJbIPPS & SON, TV ® OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham jtreet. TBPHENS & CAETEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in the city to get OTTO EERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. "OONBS ! BONEtf! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C* SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen -Btre&t> by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenbehg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embroidery, 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. WE. HAY WAKD'fr CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCJNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SBREET, (Next to Que< j-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. ' "I A J B O P J? Ji T **'* MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, N o 8, LOWEK AQUEEN STREET, Whart Auckland. M R T. TRAPFORD, BUKGBON DENTIST, WAX »' I KJJ 0 STB» ■■• it FUU Set, to QoM CLARKE 'bSOTHBRB' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bakk), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits fr^m" C.D.V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. . /IENTLiMBI'B CLOTBIS O" CLEANED. ALTB2IED BBPAIRBD, AKO. "habwood's,^, From Melboubn*. 48, Hobßon-rtree*. near the Governor Brow»«. P. S.— Gentlemen* Olofebea Pirad Money. ONBY"TO LEI^D on first-class freehold security, at low .'rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, 6hortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large and "small sums, a low rates of interest.-Applr oEt-lOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. M"~ONEY TO LEND in large or



J) w EVITT, GUJS-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. BwlT t>in .Stocb-B«t brands-Gunpowder, &c. ?Sles der> and FuZe ' fchooiing «»cl Fishing piANOPOETES AND -*- HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers Alao Harmoniums, all of which will be said cheap. A handsome Bnglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Weilesley etreet, near Hobson-street. ME FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Offlce Qneen-sjreet "P I S H Jg U A O O -*• Wholesale, Shipping, apd Family Batcher Quean street, corner of Duxh&m street, AueJ; and. Poultry of all feinds drecKert to order. Primo Smoked, Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded So all p&rta of the Colony upon receipt of order, tfamiliea waited on in town Or sub;:-tbo. Jg 9 TAN 10 MEDICINES. Thei supply of Herb MediofneH, simple and com* pound, at Jlr Brittain's lato Establishment in Victoria-street will bo continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VIOIOKIA-STiIUMT. \37 Hi SKIN NB It ? V • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and Vuloak Lane, ANT) FORT-STKSSiT. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, ansl all branches of the building trade csocuted. 0 I~T~Y BAK EB V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-STitKET. lasing and Ground Sugar Ax ways on Hakd W. R. WADDELL. A L ¥ it -E D AL, E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., lIAS EE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN . TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Kidlkv and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JKWTCLLBR. TCTO. O AD-DLJSitY. J. W IIi~EM A N Has on hand a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Bpring Cart Collars, Plough Fame 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 Requisites of every kind. AMES R EJiA.N CI S, IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, A^D E Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STItEET, (Op/osite His L.. ,-k PnnMisrs), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods:— Ex FERNDALE: 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 Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOSD: White and Gold and Bluefigwed Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass '"/andlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffc »nd Cups, .. Plain and Cut Nobbier Tumblers, aLargeAssort •vinentof 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 HYDASPKS : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOrOE TBS AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner 28t H.R.H. the Duke by Appointment 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BE OWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hophinson, Allison and Sons, Kirhman, Ohappell Bikd, <&c, cbc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instruments aie plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H. 0. BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Facories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WOBKS, A. LORNE STREET, 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 workmanship, and at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. /^^g^XP~sTI)DLEEr AND \J harness. The Undersigned has always on hand and to nn TiTro nfir Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock or every &?tC of Harness! Saddles.Bridles Whips sZrs Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and ■ E'PettoX Boot.. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. ■*c!° aUof'which will be sold at the lowest prices F^e?v Vd?scriptlon of Harness, Pack Saddles, &C., made on the premises by experienced workmen on thßeDa£exec°S promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole Tent forKlliman's celebrated Royal Embroc*. "SS^to^W^ * direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, HATYnt/Ht« HARNESS MAKER, * IMPOKTIS,



Kerosene. DEVOB'S BRILLIANT 016 Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Eire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy > f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro pony against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DBVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA, of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for1 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 GKOCERS & DEALEES. 6 ® O . 3D D P ° % ° H % o o CO CO g < ft H « IBM I D « H O \-, W M 9Q O g W W „ O < rt H & a i " O 9 * & i 1 v. O ft § g« « I (5 P EH - $ W liyl iy



Msrenandise. A S H IP M E 3S T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q H SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOTJR, „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 503 and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BAELEY CAHTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND-HOOFING BOOTS & SKOKS. T. H. HA^LL & CO. QfiDSES RECEIVED FOP. AUSTRALIAN WINES, : In bulk or bottle, T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WTND HAM-STREP/T. Q£* KEGS NEITSYDNE? BUTTE R. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEB HANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Fern dale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPER!! ANOINGS- The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French find English Decora tiou3 snd Borders, selected expressly for tins market ; also, in bales and c*ses, suitable for wholesale buyeiH VA.RNlSß.&S—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. BUNDKIBS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' Requisites, Trade. Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Poiisbe.-i and Hough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of e?ery description, Sheet, on which we have now m«de a considerable reduction in pries. PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. Whits, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrrsive, etc COLOUKS-Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linsesd, in casksand drums. TURPENTINE-]n cases and drums. Methylated Spirits. MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithegrapns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. TV V S T> Ha M - S T R E T. Drapery. TTf C. I) ENN S S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he hai JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, AND HAS OPENED The Shop iecently 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 Scots, <sc , &c Special attention is directed to tin latter msrvel 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 efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. C\(\ QTJ E E N-STEEET. ALEXANDER'S GOLD and SILVER WATCHS3 By the best English and Continental makers, Are worthy of inspection. A LEXANDER'S XJL GOLD CHAINS are of the Newest pattern and guaranteed •XLEXANDER'S jOJI. LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs A LEXNDEAR'S JLjL LOCKKTcS and NECKLETS Aye the best ever impoited. Tlexander^s"" ij- "GENTS' and LADIES' KINGS Are very choice. "A LEXANDER'S i X-L GilNTd' SUITS and STUD 3 i Are in great variety. LEX AN DEE, Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wynaham-street. ALEXANDER Xjl Warrants c eery WATCH purchased from Lim for two years. A LEXANDER jLjl- Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELiSCTiiO PL4.TE3 »nd CLOCKS. p()^TL AND CEMENT" FOR SALE. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. m F~ M B B R FOX 'S'UK, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Tesaelslloaded with denpatcli; also, at tha Ste»n



Drapery. JJEW SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Style 3, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOEED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRES3 MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS HO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. ——— v The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland mads and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN (JEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Latb Hay and Honeyman). t



I Amusements. ItjILLERSLIE GARDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. BOXING-DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY. Committee : Mr Robert Graham Mr John Cosgravo Mr John Kirkwood Mr Murray • Mr Whttson Mr Fletcher . The Handicap Races have closed with splendid entries. The entries for other published events will close on Wednesday, at noon. Entrance fees and colors to be sent to Mr A KING, Star office. The Sports on the 26th cßoxing Day), will com mence at 10 o'clock punctually. Admission to Gardens and Sports, 2s Gd, including Return Ticket in traiD. Grand Stand, 23 6d. Caida giving the programme and handicaps will be eady on Thursday. Price, Cd. ALFRED KING, Secretary and Handicapper. qTRAWBERRIES and CEEAM! AT WILLOW GBOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHIFTJL SHADE! A GENTS FOR THE " STAR." The Star can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m. :— Dedwood— Mr Brown, Dedwood Store Ponsoxby Boad—Mr McKmstry, Ponsonby Store Kabangahape IJoad—Mr Y. Warren, Sydenham Store ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Newmahket—Mr Witheford, Ironmongery Store K.YBER. Pass—Mr Burns, Grocery fitore ; Mr T*ylor, Grocery Store OHBHUKGi-Mr Oilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store keeper Otahtjhtj—Mr J. Hall, Post-office Parnell—Miss Ryan, Grocer *tore ; Mr R. Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr Augur, Grocery Store North Shore—Mr O. Mays, Grocery Store ; Mr Duder, Grocery Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store ■WEti,TNGToir-sTB.EET—Mr Todd, Grocery Store ; Mr Higgins, Wellington Hotel. rpHE DELICACY OE THE ph season. y W STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W " Fresh from the Garden three times daily, % AT « 0 ROBERT BRE WIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° Qtjeen-street. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. Q R it C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son Just (Received per Waitangi, prom London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, QuEEsf-street. TTAUXHALL TEA GARDENS, V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculiarly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in va: icus parts, Swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last spring, and a place specially set apart for those who may choose a game of Quoits. They are within two minutes walk of the North shore cricket ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice STRAWBERRIES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, P&OPRII.TOR. XT O T I (T E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLJS WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers that > aving completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising all the iatest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to supply onr various brands ef Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA" AND CANDLE WORKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office—Durham-strket, Next door tn Messrs Roberton & Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Rotomakina, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'3 Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. UCKLAND TRAINING SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL" EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875, Under THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR JOSIAH MARTIN. . This Institution will consist of Blementary and Senior Schools witu Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WTLL , INCLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence ; Industrial History, Trade, and Namral Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design: Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. Advanced Classes. Conducted by prof* ssional men, will be established for instruction in the following subjects: Book-keeping and Me cantile Account* ; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry.; Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics; Architectural Draw ing ; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics; Classic and Modem \ Languages. Tha Training System op Illustrative Lec tures will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle of Technical Educa tion. The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with tba best description, of Modern Educational Apparatus and Appliances. A Gymnasium and Drill-ground will be.provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted tip as soon aa possible. Evening Classes will be established for instruction n special subjects.-- Fees (Quarterly, payable ik Advance) : Elementary One Guinea Senior • .. Two Guineas- ASvaßosfl a *• *> *i Eftise SBl»«w