The Evening Star

Vol. V.—No. 1,516.]

Auckland, N.Z., SATUEDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



■gT'rkYERLAND MAIL \J ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA SfflKjßK^-HONOLOXU, SAN FR AN CISCO ijglg^AND SEW YORK. ' Mijstralasian Steam Navigation Company under MM with the Governments of New South •mis and New Zealand, for Conveyance of. Her /.Steamship Cyphrenes, Saw-Thomas wood, Commander, expected on B>, December 28, will leave for Honolulu and HBincisco six hours after arrival. or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, US' A try^!^ALAß'iZN l^*!^ •*-*- STEAM NAVIGATION !|2>CO.'S First-class Steftmers M^SfiY AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; P^ THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. iiplendid Mail steamship Wonga Wonga. 33, J. T, Dubkkll, Commander, expected on jgft-i 21st instant, will leave as above three days Sielgbt or passage, and all particulars, apply to «__ H- M^JERVIS, Agent. fc~XfIESr SHIP" FOR H^^^ -*- LONDO M. lap I^*" The favourite regular Trader City of Auckland, BLi Balls, having all her cargo engaged, will WKiiick despatch H|irperienced surgeon has been engaged. Only SBstia now to let in the saloon. Wm passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. BBjaeen-street, Anckla-pd, December 5, 1874. fc. "WOK BAN FEAIST -1 CISCO. Iff " The Splendid Clipper Ship Condoren ■■tons, Classed 3-3f L 1 5, French Veritas, Hbi A. R. Neiglick, will leave for above port j!siiibout 22nd instant. i-iccorainodation for passengers is unsurpassed. or passage apply to Captain Neiglick, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. W\%. A XJVK.hA.IsD AtHD Of it§s^ NORTH SHORE STEAM '■* FEE:RY COMPANY (Limited). Wt> Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside Wm the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 MHO p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and mm. Leaves "Woodside on week days at 8.45, 81L45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at Rim.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. Xt Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore tdnringthe week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 am,, 1230. 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. a North Shora-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; U 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips lAnckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves instead of 12.30. iday leaves Auckland 10-30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, <, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Night—B.3o. aNohh Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 1,4.30, 5, and 6p m. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip ranport Wharf. ».—The 5.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and id 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport !H. W. HEATH, Manager. 3ICAL NOTICE. H. CTjFkSEY, MUSIC-SELLEEE, . S REMOVED FKOM WAKEFIELD-STREET UEEN-STREET, Auckland ?ive doors above the City Hall). CTCKSEY begs to inform his numerous ! the public generally that he has added to 3 a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and ! IRY. and that he is in receipt of Maga dicals, & c , by every mail. es and Harmoniums - A very large and tion of the above at tne lowest prices— For sale or hire on the deferred p»yment ;»t and choicest stock in Auckland of , Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other i; also, choice Roman and RngJish String 3 3, just received, and all the most popular H. CUCKSEY, le and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] [HRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY BEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, I Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. 1 ; SEND FOR ONE. I GEO. W. HESLOP, BE PITTING .SHOP, B Vttlcak Lane. HOLLAND & BUTLER ■"Mt Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of i . new Patterns for 1 . 1874 and 1875, I Comprising— I Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms I Paperhangings for Dining-rooms I Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms I Papeihangings for Eed-rooms I Paperhangingj for Halls I Panel Decorations, very handsome. ; Call and See Them ! i HOLLAND ~&~BUTLER ■we also received per City of Auckland, j 50,000 FEET Oilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Monldings for Picture Frames *L Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations mm quality of which has never been equalled in ;sj Call and Seb Them ! IrJJead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brashes, I S? m> Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, 1 i!if dow Glass. both Plain ani ornamental. **» everything required in the painting trade is __ to be had at a, HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, "^ color, and glass merchants, PICTURE FRaMK MAKERS, &C, 28, and 30, Victoria-street, )H, OOLOB, ©LASS *ND PAPBSHANGINGB. !Or8 li, SIGN, ANI>"gENBBAL, DECORATING I, 67, QUEEN STREET, I" I** to Bank or Nbtv Zkaland. L, J. HENDERSON, r««of and dp^ler In Oil, White Lead, Tnrps, SjWte, Hcu-e Painters', Coach and Cabinet- Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Oompiwa (f EW COLONIAL INDUSTRY! & lll on °«amentfll Gravo Fences and Palisadoes R&S- BROWN & SON'S STOVE GRAT [.UHDBY, Victoila and Albert-streets. »HBintendiEg to replace decayed wood fences 10' new onea are especially invited to inspect we without telay. 'Ms and Ship>' STOVES always on hand. I N SALE Bythe Undersigned: Cruahel Oats Barley Wheat,prime milling and fowls M»ize Bran Pollata BwWyß, Bt . ■ v GEO. W. BIN.NEY,



Biuiiiiiess Cards. B 0 O X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WI. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A1 6 i <*•-*■• PLTTMBER, GASFITTER, WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witii the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Vui.cA.yr Lane, Auckland. pIA-NOITOJiTJS TCJJVINGh MR H. 0. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Pons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Addrens:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. Tame s b~u~t"^~h~e~e, W CARTER, CO "'TR.VCTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fehips on the SHORTEST VO7ICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. IVEWCASTiE AND BAY OF ISLAND COALS. Also. lißEWoop, cut or uncut, at KEASOM ABLE RATES. ft & oH^TiS B 1-. A<J & <& 00.. VS WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTUESBS, REMOVED TO OORNJSE OB" DURHAM AND ALBERT STRE3ST3 A Stock of Sown. Pegged, and Rlvattad Goodj . Always in Otock PESE O E & G.KAHA M, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. "OOETLAND GElEll 490 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENEINSON, Victor ia-stbkkt East. MI ti~l mOR M A IST, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. A KNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cukhjc, Office — Durham-street, Auckland. I U ii, JtS) to s> X's j, W m House and Land Agent, Ront and Cobt Collector, StSchbcry's BasldSrißa, Qua«n x'sreet. O. £ O B> Hx. &. A. &R S. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP * CAITLDK WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA card ] 8 A M IT E L- WELLS Honse, Land, and Commtsnion Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans . arranged. Offica: 159, Qneen iitreet (three doors below the Union Bank.) V O" ~R ~A. 1 ~&, V • FORWARDING A GENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, <Src— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-fcee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. W1 .fiiijlii 1 f;e a & suis;, , * OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Painta, OUn, 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 Glassed, Glazed as:> Doora, *c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham .ltroot. OTISPHBKB A CAETEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in it c city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. TJONES ! BONE 8! BONES i Bought in any Quantities FOR CA SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Miils, and at No S, Lower Queen -B^^ J. & J. SOPPET. HE Misses Teutenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and tfce public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embr< idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c. —Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, ea-t side. XJTT R. HAYWABD'i YY . CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEREET, (Next to Que r j-street Corner). Residence and Shop, CorneT of Pitt and Grey | streets. V """&"" J. bUP £h I MiLLEKs, Freeman's Bay Stbam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Wharf, Auckland. JJ B' X T I 8 T E T. If a. T. TEAFFOKD, ' SURGEON DENTIST, WAKaSIBLD SIKSKT. Artmelsl Taekfe, ifrom One (to a FuM Set, In Gold or Vnlcantte. __^ , PfLAB KB J^^T HB R 8' ROYAL FINE TAET°PHOTOGIIAPHIC GALLERIES, fOpposiTE Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Ohildren/sJPortraits taken instantaneonsly I___1___ b¥tlimii'B olotebs OLEAH3D. ALTBEED BEPAIBED, AND. PBSSSED at . • HARWOOD'B, Tajww, Fkom Mblbotteke. (18, Hobson-*troeii, ne&r tho Governor Brorno. P.s.._fttmfttemflri'i; Otctha^ lOrenS Money- ON6Y TO LENT) on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, rihortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply o EUOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LIND in large 01 rsmallt'snißS.'atfwy Jw rate of, Jntereßt.- Appljr.to MrLalshipj, Belk.H j «>i<?'WM



Easiness Q&srdis. J) b EVI TT f GTO-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, *c. Tackle g Powder ' and Fuze ' Scooting and Fishing PIAJSTOFOBTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome Knglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in ti.wn or country.— T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. 1/fE FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to .<y?JL the City Council tor the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared r,o at tend punctually to ail requests regarding the abovn. Persons desiring to have tho said "places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the saaie done by leaving a notk-e either verbal or written wiih the Inspector oil Nuisances, City Couacil OH'cu, Queon-sireet, lijp I S H M R i& 0 O Wholesale, Shipping, ar>d Family Butcher Queao atreot, corner of Dniiiara street, Anci and. Potlltsy of ail kinds dressed to order. Prime Sraoked Tonguas, Ho ma-cured Sacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities, N.B.—Oe&lera in Game. Live Fhoaaants forwarded to all pr.rta ol tho Colony upon rocelpt ol orcior. Families waited on In town or suburbs. BOTANIOMEDICINES. 'Xhe supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's Into Establishment in tfictoria-street will bu continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VICTOIUA.-HT\».EKT. \KT H- » X I E N E R V V a BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lank, AND FORI-BTRIET. Chop Fronts, Office JTiitingn, and. all branches of fciia bnlldtng trade oiecmod. GI T V BAKis E V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobsok-st.uicet. loeinq and Gkound Sugar Always on Hard W. R. WADDELL. A L F X E 1) A h JU T, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED A LEY, (From Messrs. Ridlfy and Son, Lonbo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND TKjjmvr.T. itc e<vci. -£ jj Jj h y J. wI¥EIVfAN Has on hand a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Flames, Shaft and Leading Barness, Spring Care Harness, Carriage, Crig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and KngliEh-mado • Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. jTIE S B. F&AN CI S, O IMPORTF.It OF CHINA, GLASS, ATVD E\RTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he Is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, (Or/osiTE Hra Latk Pr.KMrairs), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods :— Ex FERN\DALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses : 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vsises (something new ) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Bets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXKOiD: White and Gold and Bluengured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe iCaraffe and Cups, 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 THE HYDASPFS : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO P"O~R 'I JE a AND HARMONIUMS. Piakoforte Tuner J^'t H.R.H. the Dttke bj Appointment ■^i's&ps? of Edinburgh. TO %'': "l:/" ■ ■ ' '- MESSRS. J. BE OWN & SON Hive in Stock-Instruments by Broadvjood, Erard, Hopklnson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, d-c , Ac. 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 are jtlainly 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 returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Facories of Messrs Broad wood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE-STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, j 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 PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. ' Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. „ . i^SiXP~sTI>DLEEr AND \j harness. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive ncr Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles Whips Innrs Combs Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and ofher Fet^ck Boots. Headstalls^Girths, Fancy Bits, &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices i F<Ever^d^cription of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expeiienced workmen on ' thß^irstxec°uted promptly and at reasonable rates. I Sole ag«nt for SJUman's celebrated Royal Jimbrqca. 1 tion for Horses, <?at«e, and Sheep. ~,■,, r Purchase at the cheapest house in Jown,1] direci from the Importer and Maker. c w. s. Jones, ■ sAf™' i fnM» ! iTf poßTra



Kerosene. M ' \ DEYOE'S BRILLIANT OIG Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by tUe Five Insurance companies fcr Safety, aud by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f its Light. in purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro pe-iy against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKVOK'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tiko no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL fs invaluable to thoie who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a srrongor light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. • To GKOCEKS & DEALEKS. 6 a) * ° ° P° | ° H % o •^ o CO BHw I o S H 2 !7 of H ?3Q O gj H W „ O < tf, m &s M | 0 PR rH 1 05 M g T wo pa d | H I X o °° < * ft ■ j '-' i J.. ■"' '" .■'■■...■. ■'- t



Mercnsß.disQ. A SHIPMENT ■ OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. ON ~S A I* E By tiie Undersigned — . FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOJ33. T. H. HALL & CO. AEDEES BECEIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HA L L & C 0., AGENTS, WYND HA M -HT REFT. 3fiKEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEEFANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—The largest and most complete Arsortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions ynd Border?, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for Wholesale buyers; VARNISH SiS—carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. * SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polisbea and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now rnnde a considerable induction in price. PAlNTß—White Lead in large and sm^ll packages, Zinc. Wbito, Staining colours. Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc COLoUKtt—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Llnsef;d, in casks and drums. TCRPKN'riiNJK— In cases and drums. Methylated fipirits. MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. "WYND H A M-S T R E E T. Drapery. WC. I> E_NN B S Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, AND HAS OPENED The Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucksey in \VA KEFIELD STREET, With a very Extensive Stock of SEWING MACHINES, By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeier and Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Scots, &c , ic. Special attention is directed to th<j latter marvel of speed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of £4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. i ALSO. BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DFNNES has brought cut several thoroughly efficient Dressmakeis from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE tTP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. C\a QUEEN-STREET, ALEXANDER'S GOLD and SILVER WATCHED By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. A LEXANDER'S -O- GOLD -CHAINS are of the Newest pattern and guaranteed "a lexander^s X3L LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs A LEXNDEAR'S - - - _-L LOCKETS and NKCKLETS Are the best ever impotted. Tlexander's XJI. GENTS' and LADIES' RINGS Are very choice. "a LEXANDER'S J-L GENTS' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. A LEXANDER £».. Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wynuham-street. Xlexander xi. Warrants erery WATCH purchased ■ from him for two years j Alexander XjL Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELECTRO PLATES and CLOCKS ORTLAN D C EM E NT FOR SALK 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, am Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at I. Blaikie' Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. ftp I: M B B R FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, .. At the Yard, Britomart Road. i Vessola loaded with despatch ; Also, at the Steai werUl, Wfeßßsrapenß. €J« A, HAE&JG9.



Drapery. JTEW SPEINQ- GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT 01? NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Style 3, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FAJsCY 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 DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot re 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 cleat 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 or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all desctiptions 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, BUnkets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BKTJSSELS and TAPESTJRY CARPETS to be ci/eabed otra 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 made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN QEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. ______ H. ATKINS, (Lath Hay and Hokteyman). \ 's m



j Amusements- ELLERSLIE GAEDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. PROGRAMME ;FOR BOXING-DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. PHIZES. Ist 2nd £ s. d. £ s. d. 100 yds Maiden Race .. .. 200..100 BALF-MTLE HANDICAP, first prize, the ELLERB -lilif CUP, a piece of plate, value £10, or money ; second prize, £2 ; third 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 TiltiDg in the Ring .. .. 300..000 Throwing the Hamtner .. .. 1 10 0 .. 0 0 0 Hop, step, and Jump .. .. 10 0.. 0 0 U Dancing Highland Fling, Irish Jig, and Hornpipe, £1 each Sack Race 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 PEOGRAMME FOR NEW YEAR'SDAY, (Ist JANUARY, 1875). £ s. d. £ s. d. 200 yds Handicap (open to Ama teurs only) oup value .. .. 500..100 r<ne Mile Handicap .. .. 5 0 0 .. 1 0 0 High Jump (Running) .. .. 100..000 i'utting the Stone, 161bs .. .. 100.. 000 wrestling (Devon and Cornwall style) 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Vaulting with the Pole .. .. 100..000 Hurdle Hace, 120 yds .. .. 200..100 Wheolbarrow Race (blindfolded) 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Sack Race 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 The term "Amateur" in these competitions shall be understood to apply to Gentlemen who are members of any recognised Rowing or Ciicket Club, Officials in the Banks, ard Government offices, Clerks and Warehousemen in wholesale establish ments, and any others appruved 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, Evkniso Star 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 28th A Band will be in attendance on both days. OT.RAWBEER2ES and CREAM! AT WILLOW GROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COTTEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM.!.' DELIGHTFUL SHA DyE ! OTEAWJBSERIES and CREAM Al ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gaydeng TEA and COFFEE always ready. The Merry-go-Eonnd for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF THE « season. y H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM * Fresh from the Garden three times daily, & AT O ROBERT BREWIN'S, W m NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° QUBEN-BTREET. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. STE A W BERRIES! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's B'Jdge, opposite "Whiteon's Old Brewery, nd close to the Newmarket Railway. Q II I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J Page, and Duke and Son Just (Received per Waitanoi, fbom London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Queejt-street. T7AUXHALL TEA GARDENS, V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peonlia ly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant FJowerg, walks in abundance. Arbors in va i>- us parts, Swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last spriug, 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 & 80NS, Pkoprtjltor. J^" O T I ~~Q~ J!. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND-SOAP AND CANDC.K WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks fer 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 latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now jn position to supply our 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 Cbkek. Ojwioe—Durham-street, Nsrt <Jogs to Messrs Roflßweow ft C<?.