The Evening Star.

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Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1874.

[Price I ONE PENNY.



~7*k^ nVERLAND MAIL . S^Skl^ * ROUTE TO EUROPE VTA ■■__fmW£&i<Bg "S&Bfc The Australasian Steam Navigation Company nnder Contract with the Governments of New South WB les And New Zealand, for Conveyance^ of Her Majesty's Mails] * u£ aer The Steamship Cyphrenes, 2,500 tons.Thomas Wood, Commander, hou ly ex KoM!e!riv fa 0i r H°nolUlU «* *** *«M, For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, - • _ j Agent. l*k&, A XJ^TRALASIAN SftaSSfr-f^v XX STEAM NAVIGATION **Wm£t CO MP A. N Y'S FIEST-CUSS _\____i—^ STEAMERS. 18S EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER" RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Mail Steamship Macgregor, 3500 tons, H. Gb'ingeb, expected on or about sth January, will leave as above six hours after arrival Foi freight or parage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVI3, Agent TORSO SHIP FOE &lksS&__s_ LONDON. .The favourite regul»r Trader City of Auckland, Captain Ralls, having all her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch An experienced surgeon has been engaged. Only one cabin now to let in the saloon. For passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5,1^74 •jj[k*s. A Ut;iiL.ft..i?<!jj Aj^ju CSEfflSsfefl^v CA. NORTH SHORE STEAM W^SNJV^^- FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside during the week days at 8.16 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 ands.lo p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 6.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11,12 am„ and 12.30, 1 30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shore—7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; and 1,1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips leave Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves at 1 instead of 12 30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1 30, 2.30, 3, 3 30,4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Leaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 3 30, 4, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Night, 8. The 130 trip to Devonport Whaif Note.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 am., and 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. pOALS! COALS! FOR SALE, Ex Mary King, prom Greymouth, In lots to suit purchasers, 95 TONS BEST GREYMOUTH RIVER COAL. d. h. Mckenzie, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STKEET. MUSICAL NOTICE. H. CIfCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends and the public generally that he has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, * c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums-A very large and choice sslection of the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred, payment system. ~"*- The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other nutruments ; also, choice Roman and English Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular Music. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR PURCHASING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ASD NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, R. BECK'S. PAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment Of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings 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 Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in AuOkiniiu Call aj»i> See Them I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tufps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an! ornamental. "X fact everything required in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, « OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, 4o„ 28. AND 30, VIOTORIA-STREET, JHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE AND — — TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt "Wire Rope, best quality, 1J to 3Jin Chain Cables. | to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to lOjcwt, Admiralty tes Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crpwn Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas C.ilza Oil, in casks and drums Paint Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—White, green, and black, Ac f"\i- D. H. McK^NZIE, *TOM H O USE-STREET. ~N S A L~~ E ,"" J j by the Undersigned, now landing tx Merlin, Wfc-New. Plymouth . -600 bags, Maize 100 bags Sharps [T—vi i tona'Sacon, &BQ, Wi BINNEY.



Msimm C&rds. ]g 0 0 X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, ~» At WE LEYS, «* (Next door above Evening Star.) % A ~7 l ** A~^A C~B, ■*-*•• PLUMBER, GASFITTFR, WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-brcnzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witii the trade. HIGH- STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. piANOFOETE TUNINGK MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sens, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address .---Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. T~A M E S- HJTcTeI. W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from f^hips on the KHORTJ.ST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPi,I>:D. Newcastle and Bay of Islai«d Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncr>t. At REASONABLE RATES. fJL EU U '_t B Bit ACE.. ,%~ 0 0., V* WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF PURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivettod Goods Always in Stock PR EE C E & GJKAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. T> O It X L A JS D CEMENT: 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. JVJ I ~&~> NOEM AN, JUL teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. IX7 A KNOCK BROTHERS, 9 9 SOAP & CANDLE MANLFACTURERS, RI^HM NI), Cl X'S CltKl'K. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. 1 o ah W v zs, £* «s House and Land Agent, Rent end Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. G. £ O B 8- B A BEES. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP A OANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tsllow. fA card ] BAM U E I, W ELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, die Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.l T 0 R A I Q, *J a FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Coffl and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tiee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palinps. Sacks for salo. Fort-street, Auckland. WJP H ILLIPPB A S OW, * OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French PoUsh, 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, Wyndham street. STEPHENS & CAETEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in tbe city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CAIF AND GLOVE RID BOOTS AND SHOES. TDONES ! BONEtf! BONES ! Bought In any Quantities FOR C*SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Street< by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenberg 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, die.—Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, east side. —mmvmmaßaaamv^mwmimmmmtMmmwßmtaa——m ■ ■ ——' ! fX7 B. HAYWA ED* t I YV . CHEAP BEDDINTG I UPHOLSTERY, & FCNERAL.FURNISHING I WAREHOUSE I WYNDHAM SCREE T, I (Next to Que' i-street Corner). 8 Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey | streets. 1 A 7. SOPPBI a§ _ MILLERS, FrbemaVs Bay Steam Mills, AND N o 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Whabi" Auckland. r\ B N T I 8 T B X. MR. T. TRAPP OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAK■V IX L D Slß!**. ArtiUrfal Teeth, from One to a Full Set. to Gold or Vnlcanite. __ , htARKB BEOTHBB&' \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) nrrTri ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously; eBISTTLEMEITB CLOTHES GLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and. PRESSED at HARWOOD'S, Tailoh, From Mei.boub.nz. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. p.S.—Oe&tlemes's Clothes Drad Money. "ONSY TO LENT) on first-class freehold security, at low' rates of interest. ~ R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. tyrONEY TO LEND, in large and ixJL small sums, a low rates of interest.—-Apply oEIiIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LIND in large or small sums, at very i« ••> *f , frtifikiAf pplf te 'MsJ.f&shhf_ L.|iMHm.



A • Bt^Biness Cards. IX E 244,- queen-street; mffIS,P?J? took""^* br *nds G™Powder. &c. TacS Powder > and Fuze. Shooting and Fishing PIAN 0V O EXES AND -*- HARMONIUMS. h„JS St r£ v- ef al^ ? n.Sale> a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers Alao Harmoniums, all of which will be sild cheap A handsome fcnglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repahed in t wn or country.-T. H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. M~K EATJLDEB, Sole Contractor to i, . t£ e City Council for the Emptying of Earth | Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to at i 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 1 ss.°je done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Oflßce Queen-street. ' * ~P I S H M U 5 Q~~O -*- Wholos&le, Shipping, ai?d Family Butcher tjuesn street, corner of Durham street, Anc* « and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongue*, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Cime Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon rece'pt of order. S'swtlie* waited on in town or suburbs. jg OT A NlO MEDIOIN E~S. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Britain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VICTOKIA-STitBBT. V£T *£ SKUfHBB "» • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vxtl o a isr Lane, AND Fort-street. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. Q I T~Y BAKis it V Asn STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobson-stkbet. loeino and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL. p H EISTMAS PRESENTS. MY SEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEW IK G MACHINES, Of all the be£t makers, IS NOW BEADY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, Vttloan Lane. A L V ±t E D A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite tbe Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Mkssks. Ridley and Son, I.ondo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. ETC. TAMES B. V jfct AISO 18, tl importer of CHINA, GLASS, AND EvRTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUE EN-STREET, (Opi osite His L, ,-x Premises), where he is opening the iollowing 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 OXFOID: White and Gold and Blueflgured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe sCaraffe t.nd 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 HYDASPES : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). lANOEORTEB AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner _a__t_ jsl H.R.H. the Dttke by Appointment *?§sis|isl^3f of Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, &c, &c. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instruments 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 returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Factories 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 & 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 PRICES. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. I Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. nHEAP SADDLE BT AND \J HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of ewy description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles Wlups Snturs Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and „Fw Fetlock Boots. Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits, &c! all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FE«?y A description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expenenced workmen on promptly and at reasonable rates. &Ttaffin^'taW 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,



Kerosene. . ■ '' ' i f \ j DEVOE'S BRILLIANT 010 Is now universally re4ognized as tbe best Burning Oil which can be made.; Recommended by the Fire lusurar.ee Companies fcr 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 of a. Kerosene accident. Ask for DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and Uke no 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 less fatiguing to the eyes. To GROCERS & DEALEKS. d ® o a> a ° ° fl ° $ - ° __, H O Ho | o fc § CO •At* a cq w n pa B r > W M O g Ho hr 00 ° _m. » « © < ft 3. f_\ Ph V 3 H W<' m W o ° ' *.M S 9 * M ■ Jl. Q GP, * I « H H CO Q P



Plmmi**aßT*lmmri—&—_____ r _rzim~*——m—-*smm*—™,ii,.,.^ m Merchandise. A SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALHY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SCOE9. T. H. HALL ■ & CO. QEDBES EECEI YE D FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & C 0., AGENTS, WYND HAM-STREET. O/^ KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. P APE EH AN GIN GS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS- The largest and most complete Assortment ia Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for. this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers V ARN I SH ES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES —Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. .Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polisheo and Bough Plate, Photo and mental of e-very description, Sheet, on which we have new m-de a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS —White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc. Wliitw, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorr--sive, etc COLOURS—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casksand 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. Drapery . Ty C. DEN NE S Begs to inform the Ladhs of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, AND HAS OPENED 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, QuedS of Scots, &c , &c Special attention is directed to tin latter marvel of speed and beauty, which is sold at the low price of £4 4s, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO. BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DENNEB has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OP MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. C\a QUEEN-STREET. ALEXANDER'S GOLD and SILVER WATCHTE-f By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. LEXANDER'S '" GOLD CHAINS are of the Newest pattern and guaranteed LEXANDER'S LADIES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs LEXNDEAR'S LOCKBTS and NKCKLETS Are the best ever imported. LEXANDER'S" GENTS' and LADIES' RTNG3 Are very choice. ALEXANDER'S GSNTS' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. ALEXANDER Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wynoham-street. LEXANDER Warrants every WATCH purchased I from him for two years. ALEXANDER .' . ." I XJ Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELECTRO PLATES and CLOCKS. PORTLAND 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 l~ M B BR FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Ves*el«Hoft4ed with despatch; also, at the Stem



Drapery. JTEW SPRING GOOD NE;W DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Oi all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of — NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED 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 va-.iety 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 be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are uu 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 KO 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. W ' The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared out at COST PRICK (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (aU styles), Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS its GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR, ! CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SOARFS, &o. H. ATKI NB, (Latb Hay and Honeyman). ■' . . ■'; ■■>[ . 'vjf



I Amusements. A ELLERSLIE GARDENS, i Ha NEW YEAR'S DAY ATHLETIC SPORTS. COMMITTEE : ..'-'_' Mr Robert Graham Mr John Cosgrave Mr John Kirkwood Mr Murray Mr Whitsjn Mr Fletcher In consequence of the great success of the SPORTS on BOXING DAY, Prizes will be given on the Ist January (In addition to those already advertised}, for a Quarter Mile Flat Race (handicap), and for a 100O.yards Steeplechase£(handicap), entries for which will be received by the Secretary, Mr A. KING, up &, to 10 a mon THURSDAY morning, at which time the Hurdle Race entries will also close. T7AUXHALL TEA GARDENS,\J V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet' pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peoulia ly adaoted for the purpose .Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in va it us parts, swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, bavin? been renovated the last spring, and a place specially set apart for those who may choose a game of Quoits Tiiey are within two minutes walk of the North cdioie cricket ground, f.nd close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peniasula, School Parties. Clubs, and Picnic Parties are especially invited. The trouble and expersse of bringing their own crockery naed not be gone to, as by giving us a few daysnotice, they can be supplied on liberal terms Milk always obtainable. Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice STRAWBERRI <iS, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, Pi-.OPRIi.TOR. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, 1874 75. On Friday and Saturday, the Isi and 2ad January next, the ordinary time-table will be suspended, and on those days trains will run as follows :— t LEAVING AUCKLAND At 7.30, 9, 9 30,10, 10.30,11, 11.30, 12, 12.30, 1, 1 30, 2, 2,30, 3, 4.38, 6.18, 5.58, 6.38, 7.0, LEAVING ELLERSLIE FOR AUCKLAND At 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11, 11.30, 12.12.30,1,1.30, 2, 2.30 4.30, 5.10, 5 50, 6.30, 8.2. The first and last trains from Auckland will run through to Onehunga, and those at even hours from Auckland will connect at Ellerslie for t Onehunga. Bttween ONEHUNGA and ELLERSLIE a train will run, LEAVING ONEHUNGA At 8.55, 9.55, 10.55, 11.65, 12.65,1.55, 2.55, 5.46, 7.50. And from Ellerslie connecting with those from Auckland as above. At Auckland carriages will be reserved'for passen gers joining at Newmarket; and atEUersUe, on return trains, carriages will be reserved for passengers from Racecourse platform The doors of those carriages " will be locked, and passsengers are respectfuUy re quested to observed this and the other regulations made for the comfort and good conduct of tfc^^blic The By-laws wiU be strictly enforced. RETURN FARES (Including admission to Racecourse): From Auckland to Ellerslie 2s 6d From any other Station to ditto .. ' .. 2s Od From any station to any station' retmrls will be given at ordinary .single fares, exclusive of admission to course. No arrrangements having been made to include ad mission to the Ellerslie Gardens and Sports in the price of the railway ticket, and as it has been found impossible to use the special 'Racecourse ticket for that purpose tickets for the Racecourse wiU pass the holders into that of that Auckland Racing Club alone. Tickets can be obtained at all stations. N.B.—The ordinary fare list from any station to Ellerslie will be suspended on Ist and 2nd January, next. JAMES STEWART, Acting General Manager. December 23,1874. A UCKL AND TRAINING JCk. SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875. Undue THE bUPERINTENDJiNCE OF MR JOSIAH MARTIN. This Institution will consist of Elementary and Senior Schools with Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE: Commercial Practice aud Correspondence ; Industrial History, Trade, and Naiural Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design: Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. A DYAK CED Cli ABS I! S. Conducted by professional men, will be established for instruction iv the foUowing subjects;— Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology; Practicil Mechanics ; Architectural Draw-^ ing; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying'^ Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. The Training System of 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 the best description of Modern Educational Apparatus and Appliances. . °» A Gymnasium Jitid Drill-ground will be provided, . and a Workshop^.'nd'Laboratory fitted up as soon as possible. Evening Classes will be established for instruction n special subject* & Fees (Quarterly, payable itt Apvancb) : \_t Elementary i. .. .. .. One Guinea / ■•'--..-' _• Senior _ Two Guineas •'. Advanced .. .... . .Three Guineas PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collectien of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot JLake». ffltomahana, &c., are now on sale at B, ?UX«»SAJf A