The Evening Star.

Yon V—No. 1,498.]

Auckland, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1874.

fPRiCE : ONE PENNY.



j| Shipping. XZ~k TTSTBALASIAN M^v /3L STEAM NAVIGATION [i^^»CO.'S First-class Steamers. Rj_TAND MELBOURNE, AND fa QUEENSLAND PORTS ; jjjß PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. aleadidMail steamship Cyphrenes, I T. Wood, Comosander, expected on or jlhPer;ember, will leave as above six hours jiral 4iht or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. X r_"VERLAND MAI*!. \J ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA \|_3>-HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO HEW YORK. Ijstralasian Steam Navigation Company under $t with the Governments of New South a and .New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her tfi Mails.] iieamship ICyp-irenes, B , Thomas Wood, Commander, expected on r ,Decemrer 24, will leave for Honolulu and icifco sis hours after arrival. ijght or passage and. all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. m . -piRST SHIP FOR y|k -1- LONDON. The favourite regulsr Trador City of Auckland, ißills. will sail at an early date. .are three CabiDs in the Saloon disengaged. freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ■street, Auckland, Noyember 23,1874. *. TfENEY ELLIOTT JLJL MARINE SURVEYOR, 0>»- LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOR gggl WARDING AGENT. 1 of Bonded Store " C." for Goods Warehoused iblpment or for Examination. atoms and Shipping Business promptly at lo. Ito the N.Z. Parcels Conveyance of London. : Quean street "Wharf X, 4 Uu__Xalk_3 ajnd T^v C__ NORTH SHORE STEAM COMPANY (Limited). Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside the week days at 8.16 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 lp.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 1. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, _ a_ii. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at _.; -, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. Etearaer leaves Auckland for North Shore Bring the week .ays at 7.30, 9, 10,11, 12 am„ ». 130, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. .forth Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; 39, 2, 3.30, 4,5.6, and 6 p.m. Night Trips lck :sn_— r,, 10, and 11. featurday boat leaves ear. of 1" 30. 7 Jieavos Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, i. 30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. So ith Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, C JO, 5. and 6 pm. Nigtit, 8. The 130 trip if- <ort Wharf - -*lhe 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips t-nport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a m., and 6.20 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport i H. W. HEATH, B Manaerer. HE DELICACY OE THE SEASON. " a [RAWBERRIES AND CREAM W shfrom the Garden three times daily, 4 EOBERT EREWIN'S, W EXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° QUEEK-STREET. 11l BEERIBS! STRAWBERRIES!! ihody can he supplied with Strawberries Mm at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, ii Btjdge, opposite Whit-ion's Old Brewery, 0 to the Newmarket Railway. iVIC A L NOTI CE. H. cWks.EY, MUSIC-SELLEER. 1. A S. -R* E M O V E D FROM WAKEFI ELD-STREET TO , QUEEN-STREET, A uckland I (Fire doors above the City Hall). CD.KSEY begs to inform his numerous -& the public genera ly th*t he has added to »ess a Well-Belected Stock of BOOKS and gE»Y. and ibat he is in receipt of Maga pmliCils, 4c , by every mail, pcs and Harmoniums A very large and kct!on tf the above at tne lowest prices— I For sale or hire on the deferred payment J?Mt and choicest sitock in Auckland of •U, Violins, FluUs, Tambonrines, and other W ; also, choice Roman and Knglish Stringß ttto, just received, and all the most popular H. CLTCESEY, "Wle and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] &ST LANDED 1 PEOPLE'S HARMONIUM, I (In poh'shed dark oak cases). PRICE, £7 10a. I BROWN & SON'S, |i,C WAREHOUSE, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. ||P STATES BOARDING II S llBB AND DINING-ROOMS, *»-STB,E_T, AUCKLANJD. fcL. EDWARD DARBY NStTr Wends and the public that he has «te_« f X-ease of the above extensive premises. m j&iRE-OPEN 'he same on MONDAY Ci°* l^tant, as a BOARDfNO-HOUSE AND mL , ee^tadrant. m»u _ow belD S painted, papered, and 4fc_fl! d ' new bedding, &c, provided, and necessary to ensure the comfort of _»l&i«_ w and lodging-Single and Double ■l : W»4 20s per week. Rfethft 8 " "PPO'tunlty of ihanking his __H.nkil_' p*st iavonrs conferred on him at the __Pin?H___'£" oms' on the wll!i-rf," R11(i trusts by __Pvcoftm. kouse with civility and aitention, ___*'«ifl«h> aßce of x]lJiir support as well as to __PS_?«l c„ 6 °f the PatronaSe ot residents and | IIjWal tiLEEF-KS. ■E^TS-S^ 18 Pre Par«d to give the highest price __Pltt: t., rs _dre9Sed orundressed. No charge :.M leßSßd by steam at cheap rates. Apply X P. ARCHARD, ■I' near Railway Station : f|a . Mechanics' Bay.



Basteosß Cards. JSOG&S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WI. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A J S A A C S, _-___ PLUMBER, GASFIT-IR, __ _NJ> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-lao.uered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wit_ the trade. HIGH-STREET, Neati Vulcan Lane, Auckland. pi ANO FORT E TUNINGS MR H. O. BROWN, PIA.NO_-OR.TE AND HARMONIUM TUNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. J?ISHE E & 0 O -*« Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Quean street, cornor of Durham street, Auct and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Famille. waited en in town or suburbs. O.EOB€rE BLACK & CO~ *~«? WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock P.BEEOB & G B AHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, _^ Queen-street, Auckland. M ib ". NOEM A¥, £$.&. TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. AKSOCK BilUTfißJi-S, Boat & CandlkManufaotubehs, 07X A_>g X, STREET, AUCKLAND. JO A E 8 O 38, « House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stlchbnry'. Buildings. Queen street. fX 3. O B Gf E A X EBB, \M FREEMAN'S BAT SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA card ] OAMITBL WELLS X?. House. Land, an>3 Coramif.aion Age-^t, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Bates, *c. Loans arranged. 015 re: 129, Queen fliroot (three doors bolow the Union B<)?ih.l 1 0 R A I G, «•' ft FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Coffl and Firewood Merchant, &C— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Cool, Ti-treo Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palin-S. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. . Vxr ± f HILLIPPH & SON, ?? . OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Shoet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestrj Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, *c. Glass cut to za ,and carefully pocked. 12, Wyndham jtreet. "0 0„?ES ! BONES! BONES! Bought In any Quantities FOR C<> PH at the Free man's Boy Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Tetjtenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point. Lace. Appliqne Gnepure Embr idery, Wool, and all kinds of farcy Work. Orders executed for Ha* Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, <£c.— Residence : Top of Grey street. 96, ea"t side. ME PAUL-DEB, Sole Contractor to - the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctuaUy 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 Office, r Queen -street • O' IL, OOh OE, SLASfc UD PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Njsxt to Bank ojt N*w Zsaiakd. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compail QlasEe* Brushes <&c Ac. _ ______ • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Yttlcan Lane, AND FOBI-SIBEIT, Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen Charge to the trade, Is 2d a bushel (ba«s to be -Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-street3. CLARKE BEOTHSRB' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ___, ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD. V. to Life Size, at * Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. pOETLAK D CEMENT. 200 casks White's and other brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, V I CTORIA-STREET_ EAST. poMET KKBOSI JN~E OIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than five cases, by duty pa _■ GEORGE DACRE> Fort-st-eet : or> samuel Cochrane a son. Money. M ONeT"TO LESD on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. A/rONET TO LEND, in large and iVI R mall sums a low rates of interest.—Apply to ELIOTT MEYER 28, Shorttanfratreet, ONET TO L^NJD in large or small sums, at, very ow rate of interest- Apply aishley, ..icito Bigh-street.



™"MWIIIIIIMI|Wm', ii' i mini ii J t7 TM ., f _ fTrmr - r||Tnni[TTr __. )|| |f||||||j| |M Cards. J^ E vTi T, GXTJSr-MAKBB, ! Begs to inform his customers and the public gene rally that he has REMOVED TO THE NEW PREMISES, 244, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the Market). piAKfOEOETES AND "*- HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Deb.iiu, and other makers. Aho, Harmoniums, all of which will be s.d cheap. A handsome linglish Pianoforte, ia 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, Wellesley street, near Hobsrn-street. QI T V BAK EE V ANS STEAM BISCUIT MANtrFACTOKY, HOKSON-S-iIK_T. lOKIKa AND Gkound Sugar A_,WAVB ON HAWD W. R. WADDELL. TL¥ EE D ALE V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINES3 IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Prom Messrs. Ridlkv and Sour, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. ETC. 'P I ~M B He R~ FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A. HAUI.TS. TAME IS B. FJiA JN CIS, —' IMPORT-R OP CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latic Prthmisks), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods :— ExFERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and WiDe Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases f something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet s-'cts, Looking Glasses, Rock- Ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OX FOLD- White and Gold and Blueflgn»ed Prealrfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Class Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe sCaraffo i.nd Cops, Plain and Cut Nobble: Tumblers, a Large Assort ment of Enamelled and Printed Jurs, 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 HYBAKPFS: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANO FORTES A ISTD HARMONIUMS. P-ANOFOrtrTtjn-R jgu «£» s\ H R.H. Tn_ Dttke bit Appointment .-/,•'. »«, of Edinbokgh. TO /^'^o'h\ MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <i-c, die. 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 tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O PROWN, who ha 3 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 WORKS, LORNE-STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GEKEK4L BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Puilder's work executed to order on the shortest notice. of tho best materials and workmar.stip, a_d 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. pIPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, thoir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See Them 1 HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings forßo^m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled In Auckland Call and See Them 1 White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain anl ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade Is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, ' PICTURE FRAMIS MAKERS, Ac, \ 28, and 30, Victoria-street, 1 C" HEAP SADDLES V AND HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to • ,!_, Wvdasoes a large and varied Stock of M^hipa IX ComM Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and SVVtS Boots. Headstalls. Girths, Fancy Bits. &caU of which will be sold at the lowest prices m£erf description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on thßep_[rs eexec°uted promptly and at reasonable rates. ItiaSS fSllman'scelebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap-st house in town,, direct from the Importer and Maker. - W. S. JONES, BADDLBB. HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, BADD _54> QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. ] DEVOE'S BRILLIANT 016 Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Five 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 perty against all chance ot a Kerosene accident. Ask for DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take 110 other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much le&s fatiguing to the eyes. 111 w To GROOEKS & DEALERS. O X o rJI 4 O O (A P O o_ O h w ° _____ co ■"j h h G_3 __] w & B X. -2 fr O | W O < rV c? a Q3 I O 9-1 fc tf M g T H M O ft a ,_. -to t_d « M w •>"" _, S v <3 DQ R __ o 3 mM i P w ft % o ° I «l i»H_r , [ 11! k _^ i»:iill!l!llW _--4-'!i!,i.i: ■7\ wo 7^^-^7M ~ illji



igr.ii_im____-?j-_?^iw TOi^^Tßw_-«_^w_^■.^wrfTll^-rlTllll_«^^lf^^^_^l-_- I Merchandise. 'ADELAIDE ELOUR. 1 DIRECT SHIPMENT ON SALE BY ROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. H. E. ANDERSON & CO, SHIP CHANDLERS, IRONMONGEES, AND SAIL-MAKERS, LOWE±_ QUEKN-STEEET. H. F. ANDERSON & CO. Beg to inform the shipping community and the public that they have RKMOVEiJ to their NEW PREMISE-*, three doors further up, which has been d signed specially for carrying on in all its b;a->ehes the requirements of the dfllP CHANDLERY BUSIWES3. The Establishment is now replete with an Assortment of fir.t-cl&ss Gooi's selected by our representatve at home II F.a.. and Co. would also call the attention of builders and others that they always keep on hand a good assortment of Iron mongery Requisites for the building trade, &c Just Opentd per late arrivals, a arefully selected and well - assorted Stock, comprising—Twines, Cordage, Codes of Signals, Bunting, Bracket and Haip .Swinging Limps (very choice), Brass Goods of all c.ascriptions, Siil Cloth, American Canvas a-d Dnc_, fwbank, Wire, and Composition Nails, Galvanised and black deck Spikes, Muntz Metal (genuine), Anchors, Chains, Fitch, Stockholm Tar, Taints, Oils, Lamp Black, Brushware, Brass Pede3tal Compasses—Copper, Bras 3 and Japanned side Mast head and Anchor L ghts. AMERICAN HAnDWARE, consisting of Sharps and Collins' Axes, Bullock Bow. and Yo)_e»,Ames' Lfl and Shf Spades and Shovels, fcquaring ' xes, Cheney's Hammers, --Vc . <fee. Lockwood's Cutlery, Sorby's Cross-cut and Pit Saws, Files, &o , &c. Tarpaulins and Rick Covers of all sizes always on hand Agents for the sale of Johnson Brother's Nelson celebrated HEMATITE PAIST. T SHIPMENT OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 1003 OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOEB. T. H. HALL & CO. QfiDEES RECEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYND HAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTE R. T. H. HALL & CO. pOALS! COALS! COALS! MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TUNS. Our COAL Is all kept under cover, so that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. PAPEBHANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERH ANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design Fremth and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market : also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers YARN ISU.ES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet -BUN DRlES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polisheo and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAI NTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc COLOURS—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE-In cases and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-STREET. £5500 ¥OI,H" JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AFD JEWELLERY OT THE! • FINEST DESCRIPTION S " I B. B E C X Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving I the colony. Be now invites his friends and I the public to inspect his SiOCK of ,1 JEVVKLLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offe s them at gift prices. Ihe sale is a re 1 one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. "Ihe selection and chiste de fign of the goods, of the fi-st quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. Wo profit wanted the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost . The entire STOCK i 3 new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment. Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has been in my employ 1 for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep j all Watches and Clocks fold 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, or they Will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery



Hotels. m H A M E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and the Whar^. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is un equalled in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage of the chief' merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICKST OF AVINES and the Finest Brard s of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STO CT on draught or in bottle. M EWT ON HOTEL. SUITER & CO.'S CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES On Draught and in Bottle. ALES, WINES, AND SPIRIT OF THE VERY BEST BRANDS In any quantity, at usual prices. J. H. JOUN IN G, PROPRIETOR. ELLERSLIE HOTEL, ELLERRLIE, Is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Onehunga. As a respectable private Hotel It is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalids, Captains of Vessels. Travellers, and newly-married Couples. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and com fortably furnished. The taUe is auppfied with all the delicacies of the season. It is adjacent to the Ellerslie Gardens, which are laid off wah taste and convenience. Parties requiring.comfort and good attendance will find all they require at the Ellerslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. T. BULLEN. Drapery. JfEW CLOTHING. To all who study ECONOMY the price at which S. & J. B. VAILE ARE NOW SELLING THEIR NEW SUMMER STOCK OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing IS DESERVING OF THE FIRST ATTENTION. These Goods are all FRESH IMPORTATIONS, And the department has been entirely re-modeUed, and placed under NEW AND THOROUGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. THIS WEEK S. & J. R. VAI L E WILL SHOW SPLENDID VALUE .IN SUITS. COATS, VESTS, TROUB£R?, Etc., Etc., Etc. S. & J. R. VAI LE, NEW PEEMISES, 130, and 132, QUEEN-STREEI, Next Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's. "-TTEvV MILLINERY AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTREE, For many years known in connection with the above business, has OPENED a BRAN OH ESTABLISH MENT just round the corner of WJ.LLESLEY and QUEEN-STREETS, and next door to Mr. H_.wtn's Grocery Business. This branch will be conducted in conjunction with her Newton business, and has been opened at the express wish of her friends close tc Town, and to suit their. convenience. The real novelties in Straw-working, so little known here, will now be brought under the eye of the Ladles ol Auckland, and the FIRST FASHIONS in MIL LINERY will be exhibited to view, made upon tb< premises by ladies of years' experience in this depar ment of fashionable work. The bus ness is now open for inspection, and th manner of conducting it must ensure it success. There is a vacancy for a limited nnmber c Apprentices and Improvers.



Citizens' Ball nITIZ BX S* BALL. IN HONOUR OF THE MARQUIS OF NOR MANBY, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF KOKMANBY. To be held at the CHORAL HALL ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. COMMITTEE : His Honor George A. Ar.ey, Ktiight His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor Dr Campbell Captain Daveney T. Russoll J. Bussell J. M. Shera D. M. Luckie, M.G.A. T. Morrin Hon C. J. Taylor, M.G.A. H.Brett T, Whitson 0. M. Quintal E. Lewis G. Yonder Heyde.M.G.A. M. Montague Hon J. Williamson,MGA. S. Jones W. C. Wilson D, Cruickshank jW. J. Hurst, M.P.C. l! D. Nathan W. H. BissliDg B. Tonks, M P.C. ;F. D. Fenton G M. O'Rorke, M.G.A. J. Cosgrave D. Hean D. L. Murdoch J. Sheehan, M.G.A. Captain Daldy Colonel Balneavis G. B, Owen James Watt J, M. Dargaville, M.P.C. J. 0. Pounds With power to add to their nurnbar. TICKETS: Gentlemen £110 Ladies 0 7 6 To be obtained from the members of committee of from the Secretary. 0. M. QUINTAL, Secretary. Amusements. CjTRAWBEBPcTES and CBE__M! AT WILLOW GKROVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIBST-CLASS CKOQTJET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! aPORTS ! SPORTS ! SPOUTS ! ELLEESLIE GARDENS. The Manager announces that GRAND ATHLETIC FESTIVALS Will be held at ELLERSLIE GAEDENS OK THE 26th DECEMBER (BOXING DAY), AND ON THE Ist JANUARY, 1875, (NEW YEAR'S DAY). For the purpose of attracting competitors from a distance, VALUABLE PRIZES will be offered for Bunning (short and long distances). Jumping, Throwing the Hammer), and other feats of activity >. and strength. Full programmes will be published in a few days. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFEE always ready. The Merry-go-Bound for Children—FßEE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. 0 R I 0 X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OB" THIS SEASON'S GOODS, i Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son, , Just ill_c__v_d per Waitanch, fkom London. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE , SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Queest-street. i ' jg* O ~~T I C E. 1 REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CAND-E 'WORKS. f We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal fupport received during the last twelve years, - I beg to infirm our friends and customers th*t f-avmg completed the erection of our extensive Works at c Richmond, comprising all the Jatest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to t supply onr various brands of Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, 6 AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Kichm.hd, Cox's Creek. ''J O__.CE—DURHAK-STRRBT, ..'-.. . Next door to Messrs Robjbrton **Co. ' ■' ■ ■ ■ ■ . i ........