The Evening Star.

Vol. V.— No. 1,512. j

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1874

[Pbiob : ONE PENNY.



'1 Sfiippizi^ * <\%Zk OVEELAND MAIL H Tm^^in-Nrr?r J 1 IJTE TO EnJ*OPifi VIA. I I Ue Australasian Steam Navigation Company under H contract with the Governments of New South 1 W»les and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her -1 Hajestys Mails] ' Xiei I The Steamship 1 Cyphrenes, ■ 2,500 tons, Thomas v,,0,. d commander, expected on I Thnr^ay. December 24, will leave f or Honolulu and ■ San F-ancifCO six hours after arrival. ■ For freight or passage ana all particulars apply to 'I. H. M. JERVis, H , . I JHK^.(?a 2, T f E.AM, NAVIGATION m JBSSssMslSGi^ First-class StaaiaHru. I }vi\ a I JUJNU/Y AND MELBOURNE AN"D ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; 1 ALSO, THE PALBIER RIYEK GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Mail steamship Wonga Wonga. ■ 1,000 t«,J T. UuaifiL Commander, expected on ■ or about 21st instant, mU leave as above three days ■ jfter arrival. a*a For freight or passage, and all particulars apply to ■ H. M. JERVIS, Agect. I li^. "FT O]El TAEANAKI ■M "S^^^^^& The Ta-anaki S.N.Co's ss. |i Go-ahead, I H D«lb, Commander, from Onehunga, on THURS ■ BAY next, at aoon. J For freight or passage apply to ] CO M. BKS &D\LDY. Auckland; ! Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. 1 The favourite regul>r Trader I _ City 9f Auckland, ■ Captain Raxls. having nil her cargo engaged, will U have quick despatch i An experienced suigeon has been engaged. ODly I on« cat.ia now to let in the saloon. i For passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., a pents. i 16. Queen-street, Auckland, December 5, 1*74 jg^gv T^Jii S/vN EiiAA- I The ?pleßd , d clipper Ship Condoren I 2,000 tons, Classed 3-3f L 1 5, French Veritas, I Captain A R. .Neiglick, will leave for above poit I on or about 22nd instant j Her accommodation for pass-ngers is unsurpassed ] Pi * f reignt or passage apply to Captain N eiglick, | on board ; or to HENDERSON & MACFAR.LANE. •j *k^ aU^kl^d an:d CfSp'SSTK^s. NORTH SHORE STEAM Vyj^l^^^^- FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside during the week days at 8.16 and 11.16 a.m. ; 2 and 6..10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.45, anu H. 45 a . m . ; 2.E0 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the wtek days *t 7 30, 9, 10, 11, 12 a m., and 12.30, 1 30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shore-7. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. 11.30 a.m. ; sn<i 1, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 6.6, and 6 p.m. .Night Trips leave Auckland—B, 10, 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, 6.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Nignt-8.30. Leaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 3.30, 4, 4.30, 5, and 0 pm. Nignt, 8. The 130 trip to Devonport Wharf NoTi.— The 8.30 and 9.E0 a m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a m., and 4.30 and 6 30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. MUSICAL NOTICE. H. CXTCKSEYT, MUSIC- Sit LLEEU,. HAS REMOVED WAKEFIKLD-STREET 240, QUEEN-STEEET, Auckland ; (Five doors «bove the City Hall). J. H. CCTCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends an<i the public gener* ly th-it be has added to his business a WeLUele. ted Stock of bO >Ks and SrATIONE"Y and it at he is in receipt of Maga zines, Perio<!ic*K 1 c , by ev-ry mail. PUnofone* and Harmoniums A very large and choic« section >f the above at tne lowest p ic>s— from £12. For tale or hire on the deferred payment system. I The hrijett and choicest stock in Auckland of j Conceituiaa, 7i uin« Flutes, Tambourines, and o<her j imtruments; also, choice Roman and English strings i of all kinds, just received, and all the muat popular I Music. I H. CUOfcSEY, I Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and I St vtiojster I [ESTABLISHED 1863.J 1 A UCKLaED and ONEaTJJSG-A 9 •*-»- G'tJtCUKB. M TIME TABLE: ■ . Leive Onehuoga : Leave Auckland : I 8 am. 10 a m ' 9 am. 12 noon 12.30 pm. 4 pm. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday Nights : 3 . 630 11-30 PTp.erhaWg ings H LLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, tx Oxtord, th-ir first Shipment of I new Patterns for i 1874 AND 1875, ! ■ omprisin,,— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperh»ogings for Dining rooms PaperhaugißKS for b>tting-rooms Pape hangings for Bed-rooms PaperhangiDg.-s for Halls Panel Decora ions, very handsome. C^ll AiiD Sek Them 1 HOLLAND~&~BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames • Stained Mouldings for f icture Frames (illo Mouldings for Ko m Decorations "he quality of which has never been equalled in Cam- aVj^"sbb 1 hem 1 White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, _ Window Glas3, both plain an 1 ornamental. . « fact everything rtquir d in the painting trade is to bo had at _,_,_ HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMW MAKERS, Ac, 28, and DO, Victoria-street, 4.ND PAPBBHANGINGS. HOT7BS, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECOSATISrG 57, QUEEN STREET, Kix-r to Bakk 01 ISnir. Zialand. I , J. HENDERSON, I |aportßrol and dealer In Oil, White I Sfkow1 Varnlnheo, Calico Scrim. Clock and Oompaw V .Cast Iron Ore amen r.»7G~rlv7 Fences «»?_''•""fS, 6" •5?We at S. BRuWN <fc SON'S wTOVE GrKAi. 'OUNDry, Victoria and Albert-streets. Persons intending to replace decaire^ wof d. ft?°p! "'erect new onesf are especially invited to mepect •» above without delay. Hottses and Ship»* STOYE3 ftl#ays o» hand



—mm,,,,,,,,, | ■ — Tll , |M|[ amm} m ~,,,,,,,,-^s; iStxsijxess Oarda. B' ° ° X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A" i 8 A A". 0 S, • PLTTMBER, GASFITTEE,, ANn WEOLE3ALK TINS.MITH. All kinds of Brass, work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wita tho trade HIGH-STREET, Near Vulcav Lane, Auckland. p 1 j2l & O Jb1 O Jbt. lis TUisIN &. MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFOUTK AND HiP.STO.MFM TUKER, From Messrs uroadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brownand.Son's Music Warehouse. R d: c ~~6 p~le PROFESSOR OF THE VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND ENGLISH CONCERTINA, KIRANGAHA.P.K Road, Newton. N.B.—A few goodinstiuoients FOR SALE. Pupils attended at their own residence if required, TAMES BTJTC HE R, v CARTER, CO TR-VCTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Oflivcreci frotn. thips on the HHOET-ST NO-ICE. BALLAST SOPP.IFD. Netvcastlk and Bay or Islakd Coals. Also. Firf-wood, cut or unc"t, at REASONABLE RATES. WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURES 8, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sown. Pegged, and Rlvettod Good* Always in Htock PR EECB ST~Q- HAHA M, : NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, <£c. No 5, Vaile's Bfiik iho s, Queen-street, Auckland. O H T L A JN D OEIK N'T! 400 cases to arrive par Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. M I 8 'J NORMAN, jjla. xeachke of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WA &JNU € X B ii. UTkX& Xt a, Soap & Cajsdlx AJANTryAOTirarißs, On ATTiC, S7HBST, AgfIKLAIfD. JO A B, 8 0 B, « Honso ar.fi Land Agent, Eont imil Dobi Oolls-ior, !3fc?.clibi.iry'«; Bnlf.diw.ps, Qusen atreot. op <.> he v nnn; "••> FREEMAN'S B.AY BOAP S CANLDS WORKS. O»sh Buyer* of Tsllow. \A CABD J q A W V E JL WE L L 8 frw Honao, I-and, anfl Commission Agent, Gollactor of Rbum, Debis, Highway Baton, *c. Loans arranged. OSice : 129, Q-acen *toreflt fthree dooM b3low the TTntrn BMik.l : 1 ~T: H A 1 G-, *>$ » FORWARPXFG A&WttT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, &c.— On SaSe, Newcastle and 'W' Tanf?aiei Coal, Ti-t'ee Firewood (cut »nd uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Paling. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. XJLT t >■■ IL L I P PS- & S" N. : * « « OIL, COLOR, and GLAB3 MERCHANTS, Importern of Paperhnngings, Scsim, Paints, Oilf, ] Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, ar,d Photographic Glms, Picture Frame and Tapestr Mculdinga, Clock and Conipaßß Giassen, Glazed as Doors, "sc. G-iasa cut to ze .and carefully packed. 12, Wyadham street. BONES! BONE 8! BONDS' Bought in any Quantities FOR C' PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. FOPPET. I^HK IVIIPSEB TEfTENBERG beg most respectfully to inform parents Bnd tfce public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Appliq"e Gnepure Kmbr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fai-cy Work. Orders executed for Bar Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, *c— Residence: Top of Grey street 96. eat aide. WE. HAYWA RD ■ - CHSAP BEDDIVG g UPHOLSTERY * FCTVFR'iL FURNISHING WARKHOUSB I wyndham scree t, I (Next to Que j-street Corner). Residence and Sh Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. "l ~10 J. SOPPB'I MILL BBS, Fbbkmaw's Bay Stkam Mills, N o 8. LOWEbTuBBN STREET, Whabf, Attoklakd. j^ JS T 1 a T B V MR T. TRAFF OR D, BUBGEON DSNTIST, WAKB9IKLD STBB ■*• AHdeeiMl T«oUi. Uom One So a FuH Set, to Gold ot v^lcanita , riLARRB BBOTHERS 1 % i (LATE CROMBIE'S) „„-,„ ROYAL TINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. e~~^WTj7EM"BWB OLOTHEB OIJSAKBD. ALTERED BBPAIBBD, AKD. PBBBSBD Ewqo D » S> TMIOS, From Melboubne. 49, HobJon-stteeS, Bear tho Govewno* Browaa. e .a.—GentSotsan'a Olotbas Dyefl Money. MONEY TO IE D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, dhort'and-street. AfOINbV 31-. JjiiND, in large and IW_ small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply o ELIOT'J MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONtY TO LjNL m large or small sums, atfvery low rate of interest.-= Apply to MrL»i<Mey, Bolioltorj High^stieetj



BusiEesE Cards. ]Q EVITT., GXJi^-MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, ana Fufca, shooting and Fishing JLACJEIBf PI AJS OEOKT KS 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 s >ld cheap. A handsome English Pianoforte, in walaut c se, to be sold at cost price. Also one -lor hire" Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or country.— T. H WiSBB, jilusic Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobsun-stieeS. If E EAULDSB, Sole Contractor t» HjL tho City Council for the Smptyiiig of Barth f Closets, Privy Boses, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all reqnasts regarding; tho above. Persons desiring to have the <said places attended to, 1 either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have this same dono by leaving a notice either verbal or writi'f.n i with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Oflico, Queen-street ■ "O J. S & i E & 0 O A "Wholesale, Shipping, vpA Family Botch*** Quean, asroafc. coitj^j cl Dni-hsm ctrooi, Anck an(S. Pon;i.ry of ail kinds drossort to order. Piima Smoked Tongues., Home-cured Bacon. Oomefl Beef on sale in largo Quantities. IV.jfe.—Dealers in teie. Live Pheasants iorptarfied to all par tn of the Colony upon receipt of order. B'ajriiiicw Waited on in town or suburbs. O OTA NIC MEDIC fN~E~ S. The supply of Herb Meditfne?, simrio nnd com- i pound, at Mr Brittain's }a.v- Establishment in ! Victoria-street will be continued aa usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHAEMACBUTIC a CHEMIST, VIOTOKIA-STjiEET. \SJ ~ H. BKiN EX R «'« BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOI.NKR Vcioas Lank, AMD FOBT-STBKJSI. Shop Fronts, OP.en Fittings, snd all branchei of the builutiiß; trade fiin cased. 0.1 T I ITX~k ±L in an:> STEAM BISCUIT MANT/FACTOitY, HoBSON-BTIUEXX. IOEING AND GrSOUill) SUOAK ALWAYS ON HAfITH W. R. WADPELL. . A L E B E D A h Jfi V, ** WATCHMAKER, JEWKLLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Fkom Messrs. Kidlwv and Son, L.ojjpo PRACTICAL WATOfJMAKKR AND , JW.Vff.i.LS'R. rCTd B~~K v D L 5 it SF. J. WISEMAN Has on haad a Large stcek of Hough, Dray, and Hpring Cart Collars, Plough. Harries. Shaft and Leading tlarnesß, Spring Cart Harness, Carriage, Gig, r and BugKy Harness. "Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, s-ydney. Melbourne and Knglifh-naado Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. JAMES B. F X ANOIS, • IJCPOUTTCR OF CHTN», GLASS, A" D E * RTfTF.NWARR, Begs to inform his friends and th c public thai he 1b now establ shed in one of those new buildingh, No. 2 2 , QUEEN-STREET, J (Op-orjtb His Lath PkfM'Sfs), where he is opening the fo lowing (shipments of Goods :— Ex FERNJJALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wire Glasses, for public and j private houses : 2O'i dozen Krarnelled and hilt Chiiia Mugs, "and Vases 'something new ) EX CITY OF APCKLA.ND : White and Gold Toilet '-ets, Looking Glasses, Rock iugham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Kp OXH'o D White and Gold and blueflgiued °reakfast Ware. TO AKB.IVE PERZEALANDIA, 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Ti?he iCaraffe nd C"ps, Plain »nd Cut Nobblei Tumblers, aLarte Assort ment of Enamtlled and Printed Jugs, Gilt and Decorated Toilet Sets, Wh-te and Gold China Goods, Buff Milk Fans Lip Bowls, Pressed Tea riots spittoons. Jelly Cans, *C. TO FOLLOW BY THi5 H YDASPKS : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES A~N D HARMONIUMS Pianofor.tr Tuner a*. «y* jk H R.H. the Dttkb BIT APPOINTMENT ffibs&^ 0P EDINBURGH. MESSRS. J. BROWN ft PON Ha^e in Stock- Instruments by Broachcood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkrtnan, Chappell Bord, <he , <£c. The public have thus an opportunity of compinng Pianos by ths very best makers in the world, sidn by side The prices of the c instraments aie 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 Fac ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. Tlie newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET. AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. j 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 i at the LOWJSSJT POSSIBLE PRICKS. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. nHBAP SAD DLE E V AND \J HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock of ev^Jy description of Harness, Saddles.Bndles Whips lours Combs. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c%U of which will be sold at the lowest prices F<sver^ description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on thßeSexecuted promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Blliman's celebrated Royal Jimbroca- Hon for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, a direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, SAIDBLSB, HABNKSS MAKER, & IMPORTER,



Furniture. JJXTENSITE jgALE i. OF FURNITURE, CARPETS,, &c, &c, WINKS & HALL Intend SELLING OFF the whole of their present Stock, ia order to make room for Large Shipm-nts daily expecied per Assaye, CospatricK, and Uienort. Th«y have re-inarmed all tils Goods at greatly Reduced Prices ; and to ensure a Cash Sale a FURTHER REDUCTION OP 10 PER CENT Will be made en all Cash Sales. The Stock is lirge rad well assorted, comprising all the most Modern Designs and Materials for M-iUse. Furnishing. A Large Assortment of i DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. ' IN WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY, &c, Covered in Damask, Reps, Arras, and bilk Damusks. WALNUT CHEFFONIERS, With Marble Tops, GLiss Back* and Doors ; SHAPED, OVAL, AND LOO TABLES ; WHATNOTS, CaNT^RBURYS, DAVENPORTS CARD, COFFEE. HEADING, AND OCCASIONAL TABLES. DINING-ROOM SUITES, i j MAHOGANY, OAK, AND 8131 V', SIDEBOARDS; ! DINER-WAGGONS, BUTLERS' TRAYS; DINING-TABLES, With Patent Extending Screws ; OAK AND EIMU HALL TABLES AND CHAIRS. BEDSTEADS : > Brass, Iron, Mahogany, Rimn, and Kauri Btftsteads and Cots; MAHOGANY MAERLETOP AVASHSTANDS AND DRESSING-TABLES ; TOILET SERVICES; GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES ; fIDEVAL AND TOILBT GLASSES; Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Commodes, Towel Horse?, JSuglisti and -in-ncau Cane seat and Wood Chairs ; X Largo Stock of Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster ana Dutch CARPETS; FELTS, AND EELT SQUARES, AND HEARTHRUGS. FLOOR-CLOTHS, All Widths, from 2ft Sin to Isffc Coir. Manilla, and China Mattings Coir and Wool Mats and Door slips Damasks, Reps, Ptkin Cloths, Tapestry Hansinga Silk Damaatt.!1, Arras, and Jirocatellei* Chintzes and Cretones Lace, Net, Muslin, and Leno Curtains Brass Cornices and Cornice-Poles Fringes, Loops and Tassels, and Bordering A great variety of Trimmings audl Ottoman Tassels. BILLIARD CLOIHS; BLANKETS AND QUIL"S, FEATHER BEDS, BOLSTERS, AND PILLOWS ; Spring, Hair, Wool, Flock, and Flax MATTRESSES ; PERAMBULATORS. W. and H. having Large Workshops, can make up ■very description of Furniture on the shortest lotice. Shippers and the Trade supplied at Wholesale prices. , 10 PER CENT. FOX CASH. 3ALB FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! " •"■•. / -•V, ' Agents forgthe GROVER AND BAKER SEWING MACHINES. Every Requisite in Silks, Cottons, Needles, Oils, &c, &., &c. • ;. fr WINKS & HALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINET-MAKERS and UPHOLSTERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. SHO2m,AND3STR3ffiT.



Mercnaa&isa. ASHIPMEISTi OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. F. HALL & CO. ON ~a !l Z c ; BY THE UNDSRBIONED— FIKEBT QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 100a OATMEAL pearl barlby Canterbury chesse nelson hops fine teas felt foe sheath ing and roofing BOOTS & SfiOiSS. T, H. Fi AL L & 00. QEDEES EBCEIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk ot. 'bottle, T. H. H^iTl & CO., AG. ENT S, WYNDT.{AM-STKE';'T. gg KEGS "NEfl YDNEY GUTTER. T. H> HALL & CO. "P A A o aft CH-N (* B. Uihb -*- CO i OURS, ETC. i t,*™.^ x 'Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPKRF i ANGING3 - Tho largest and most complete Assr >r to.ent ia Auchland, comprising every var (e ty of design Fren.-h and ICnt'lish Decora tio.ns and Borders, selected expressly for this t .arkct ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for ' wholesale buyers VA^NlSdfc'S— '.arriage and Hoiwe Painters', Cabinet makers. SU mi,julKS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists* Requisites, Trade Iron mongery English and 'Ooloni.il Glue. GLAS. —Polißhe(. and Ho ugh Plate, l^hoto and Orna mental of every de-cription, Sheet, on which we have now m ide a considerable >eduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in largo and sdim-11 packages, Zinc Wbite, Staining coioura, Oxide of Iron, Anticorr' sive, etc COL' 'Urf.B -Dry in c eery variety. OILS Boiled and Haw Linseed, in casks and drums. T QEPENTIN E- J a cases and drums Methylated MOUl.D^^Gs— (idt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithggrapns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12. WYND Ha M-STKEB T. Drapery. WC. DEN NE S Begs to iaform the Ladi<s of Auckland and vicinity, that he ha:« JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per HYDAsrES, And intends OPENING on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, T'riß Shop recently occupied by Mr Cucbsey in WAKEFIELD STREET, With a very Exten^ve Stock of SEWING MACHINES, By the best makers including »wton, Wilson's, Wheeler «nd AVilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of scots, <s:c , &c Special atiention is directed to th^ latter marvel of speed and beaut>, which is fold at the low price of £4 4a, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO, BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DTNNES ha< 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. T COBGBAVS & CO to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they have taken the .->tore at present in the occupation of MESSRS. CRUICKBHANK & CO. IN HIGH STREET, For the purpose of carryipg on their WHOLESALE BUSINESS, But will be unable to take possession unti the Messrs. Crtjickshank & Co. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES QUEEIS-STREET Now in course of completion. MESSRS. COSGRAVE & CO. , jl Are therefore compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE j- SUMMER SHIPMENTS OP DttAPSfeY & MEN'S CLOT9ING AT PRICKS HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IS KBW ZEALAND AS" Tbe SALE commenced on SATURDAY, the 10th of October, and will continue unti they uke ' psiwefwfoß of. thefo "Wholesals 'War«hoHS9. JBf



Hotels. rp HAM E S B. OTJs 1. •Mm AUCKLAND, Corner of Qtjekn-strkkt ant> the Wharf. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in ihe business part of the town fsicirg the Harbour, and-In cl';se proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a line range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS- Hot, i old, and .-shower. ' The ORDTiVaRY da\ly 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 «ity testify. In the RESTATJUANT, on the frround floor, MKA.Lij can bu obtained at, all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OK WINES and the Finest Braids of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STOCTT on draught or in botile. JJOTSL TO LET A first-rate cruntry H<tel to be let, doing a largo and profitable ca=h business,—Apply to T. FOKDYOS. Bottler, Fort street, A h B to B T HOTEL A ft. WINE AND SPIBIT STORE, QUEEN '8 T ii E E T Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Pbopribtob. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bat. s. d. Brandy—JHennessy's Pale 4 0 Marttli's Pale 4 0 MartwlL-'s Da k 4 0 Small bottles from 1 C Whisky-Ureenkes and Colville's .. .. 4 0 Jamiesan's.. .. .. .. ..4 0 Dunville's 3 C Small (settles from .. .. ..16 Wine—Sherry Cozen'B 3 C Sherry, Amontillado .. .. ..5 0 Port, Huucs 3 6 Pon, Hunt's three diamond .. ..5 0 Cawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. .. 2 C Rum—Old Jamaica .. ~ 3 0 Half oottles 1 C Imported iv case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's.. .. .. .. ..5 6 Marteli's 6 6 Bines' 5 6 Fine Champagne Cognac .. ..6 6 Flasks Is 6d ft 3 0 Geneva—J.D.K.Z., large 4 0 J.I>.K Z , small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe s large 5 6 Wolfe's small 2 0 Whisky—l-'unvilje's 4 G Stewart's Kirkliston .. .. ..3 6 Old Tom—Burnett's and 800 ha.. .. .. 4 0 Ginger Wine— Bernard's 3 0 Champagne- Clode and Baker's 6 6 Hnts 3 6 Clarets in variety from .30 B.ttled Alb and Stout. Colonial Ale Quarts .. .. .. .. 010 Ale—Pints 0 6 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—Pints .. 0 6 Whitbreads—Pints , ..0 9 <;uinuess' l/übliu Stout .. .. .. ..0 0 Byass's London .. .. ~ ~ ..13 Whitbread's 13 Jeffery's Edinburgh .. .. .. .. ..13 v A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assorted Cases made tjp to Obder. COLOJSIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PI IT BY tHiS GALLON JA E. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. Q.REYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-strkbts. Proprietor : M CHaEL CORCOiIAN. In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICH CORCORAN begs to say th«t very large additions have b en lately made to the Hotel, which will tend to the convenience ol those who favour him with their patronage. BiDEOOMS. Additions have been made to their number, and all have beeu furnished in a superb manner, everything being new, and got up in ihe latest style. BATHS. Both Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and every convenience will be found in them tor the comiorb of Travellers. COMMERCIAL KOOM. A commodious room has been opened, having its entrance from Victoria-sti eet tor the comfort of those I who do not care to use th« Bar or Bar-room, and this has been fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard Koom is the best in the Province, and is fitted witU one of the best Billiard lables ever constructed. MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes that the good name his house has ever held and 'he splendid accommoda tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland o give in their pa roaage. qpRE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE TO A T* DTL IV E : Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20oza Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Rope, best qual-ty, 1J to 3iin Chain Cabl s. $ to lj-in, Admiralty tested Anchors, fr<-<m 4cwt to lOjcwt, Admiralty tea Baxter Brother s Royal Navy Canvas G mrock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royul Navy Canvas Gordons Koyal Navy Canvas C la* < ii, in ca^ks and rirums '.aim oii, raw and boiled, iv cask and drums SoockhoJm Pitch and T-.r, best quality Kesin. Oakum. Sail Twine Paints—W bite, gieen, and black, <£c D. H. MoKENZIE. Custom Ho tjse-stbeet. ,IL W a \ aEEPEKB The undersip;i ed is prepared to give th«bighestprice for Railway sleepers, dtei-s«d oruudresscd. No charge for laadmg. tressed by sic un at chei*p rates. AppU ! w F. AR CHARD, near Railway St.vtton ; O*,' Mgchftßio's Bay.



. -"r ■ ■■'..."■.. i „ ■. ■■ : % ■■ ■ " ■ , ■ ■ . .■■■ ■■..,., ■ HENDERSONS MILL EACB"'. The Annual Race Meeting will be held on the Mill Course on the 20th insUnt, BOX I > G DAY. Programme in future advertisement. &TK.AWJBEHR ES and GKEaM! AT WILLOW 6BOVE, BEACH BOaD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIKST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CKEAM ! DELI GH 1 • Ii1 TT L SHADE! STSAWBBRRIEB and CREAM ■ AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every lßornh.g. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFES always ready. The Merry-go-Eonnd for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF THE tf SEASON. O H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W § w Fresh from, the Garden three times daily, 3 AT 0 ROBERT BRSWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, ?° QUEEN-STREET. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. / STE A W BEEItIES! STRAWBERRIES!! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawoerry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whit*on's old Brewery,' nd close to the Newmarket Railway. Q R I 0 X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by B. J Page, and Duke and Son Just ,Recejved peb Waitangi, FhOM LuKDOK. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BS SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Qtteet-street. , VAUXHALI TEA GARi/ENc, NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculia ly adapted for the purpose Pieuty of shude, fragrant Fioweis, walks in abundance. Arbors in va i us pat ts .-wiucf, excellent Croquet Lawn, bavins beeu.renovated the last spring, aud a place specially set (vparo for those who may choose a frame of Quoits. Tiim are within two minutes walk of the 5 ornh ihoie criokt-t ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice. STRAWBERMBS, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, PacPB,r.t,TOR CjTEPHEN-8 & CAETBE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in tVe city to get OTTO HERTZ and WOLFE'S CEEEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTB AND SHOES. pORTLAN D 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. STONE LIMB! BTOSE LIMt !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trude, Is *1 a bushel (ba sto be returned).—Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streeta Jtf" O T I 0 E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDI-K WOiiKS. ' We, the undersipmed, in returning thanba for the liberal support received during the last t« elve \ ears beg to inform our friends and customers th*t bavin; completed the erection of our extensive WorKs at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now m position to supply our various brands ef Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices whichjdefy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND BOA ■> AND CaNOLE WORKS, iHCHM>JND, CoX S ClltEK. OFf IC B—D URHAM-STB VET, Next door to Messrs koberton & Co. pHEISTMAS PRESENTS' MY NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, 18 NOW READY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. %. HESLOP, THE PITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. m ~T~ M B B R FOR BAIi 8, 250,000 FEET SAWN. TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart EoacL Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam 4»wroiil, Whangapoaa. O A RARKTR rm o m* telk t. i- p.i s. .M . , FOR «ALE, the Point Kus^oll Hotel, Mercer. . Immeiiiate pooeision can: te given For particulars, #pply to J. M. & J. MOWBBAY, L»nd Ageuts, «S, Queen<«te«**j