The Evening Star.

Vol. V.—No. 1,514.]

Auckland, N.Z., THUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1874

fPRicE : ONE PENNY,



il ' Skipping. §rrir~{\YEKLAND MAI L il^ \J ROUTE TO ET7ROPE VIA. irt^iK^HONOLDXU, HAN F-KaNCISCO, !£SgiB?AND NEW YORK a* Austral**lll Steam Navigation Company under iftntrttt with the Goverllnients of New South & and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her ; fifty's Mails.] III) Steamship Cypnrenes, 1j) tons. Thomas wood, Commander, expected on jrsdsy.Decemter 24, will leave for Honolulu and - . Francisco six hours after arrival. for freight or passage and all particulars apply to ;\ H. M. JERVis, "j ' A.gent. fk?k A USTBAIIABXAN Uffl^v .O. STEAM NAVIGATION g^^CO.'S First-class Steamers. pmNJSYAND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; % THE PALMER RIVER GOLDPIELDS. js splendid Mail steamship Wonga Wonga. motors, J. T, Duebell, Commander, expected on djont 21st instant, will leave as above three days jjitrival. Si freight or passage, and all particulars apply to H. M^JERVIS, Agent. faSn?IRSi "~~SHIP ~ LONDON. ■fffiJJna rp ne f aVollr ite regular Trader i City of Auckland, kjia Balls, having all her cargo engaged, will he qnick despatch fin experienced surgeon has been engaged. Only Lcsbin now to let in the saloon. [for passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. HQueen-street, Auckland, December 5,1874. :fck "CTOB SAN PEAN- Blp||v CISCO. r j^g gpigjjflta clipper Ship Condoren ':.W tons, Classed 3-3f L 1 5, French Veritas, *uUii) A. X, Neiglick, will leave for above port tor about 22nd instant. jfler accommodation for passengers is unsurpassed. JFn freight or passage apply to Captain JNeiglick, t board; or to ] HENDEKSON & MACFAELANE. h\&. A UCKLA.KD AND Wdr^v t% NORTH SHORE STEAM ||JL£\p^-FERRY COMPANY (Limited). :Jlhei Steamer leaves Auckland for "Woodside fjing the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 mm p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.46, and ill p.m- Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, ;«d11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 115«. m.; 2, 3.16, and 5.30 p.m. llhe Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore .mm (hiring the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11, 12 a.m., ■112.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. $Lm North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. 11.30 a.m. ; 111, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips Are Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves ■! Instead of 12 30. Hianday leaves Auckland 10 30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, m,i, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Night—B.3o. Hires North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m.; and 1, 2, 3, Hi 4, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. Nig&t, 8. The 1.30 trip ivonport Whaif ffpOTK.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 pm. trips £■ i Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and H :ind 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, Manager. wtj sical notice h. ctFcksey/, J MUSIC-SELLEER, Jhas removed I" BOM WAKEFIELD-STEEET :m QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). :jl, H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous finds and the public generally th*t he has added to W business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and piTIONERY. and tnat he is in receipt of Maga mts, Periodicals, &c , by every mail. ■Piinofortes and Harmoniums A very large and to salection cf the above at tne lowest puces— m£l2. For sale or hire on the deferred pnyoient item. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of mceitinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and ot.her utmments; also, choice Roman and English Strings I sll kinds, just received, and all the most popular uic. H. CUCESEY, fHOLESAIE AND RETAIL MUSIC-SELLER AND Stationer. I [ESTABLISHED 1863.] IiXJCKLAND and ONEHUNG-A IP- COACHES. TIME TABLE: m Leare Onehnnga: Leave Auckland : r Ba.m. 10 *m \ ■ oam 12 noon ■ 12.30 pm. 4 p.m. M 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 6.30 Sataday NlShtS^JL3o____ BAPERHANGIN^. HOLLAND & BUTLER m Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment OI new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— I Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms i Paperhangings for DiniDg-rooma Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms j Paperhangings for Bed-rooms ! Paperhangings for Halls ' Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call add See Them ! I HOLLAND & BUTLER I H»ve also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET . Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames ?! te GUt Mouldings for Eo^m Decorations H wa quality of which has never been equalled in Call Au*i>iEa Them ! W^> Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, 1 Mrtm, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Ht Window Glass, both plain ani ornamental. ■* i«ct everything required in the painting trade is i to be had at I ntr HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, ■ "tt. COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMB MAKERS, <SkC, 28, AND 30, VIOTORIA-STBKBX, ■Oil,, CO LOB, GLASS 1^ 4.ND PAPBKHANGINGS. |aOTJB B> SIGN ajstd'SbNEßAL, DEOOBATIN© | s 57, QUEEN STREET, I «>xs io Bank oj Niw Zsaiand. | k J. HENDERSON, i&yol^o* «»d dEaier to Oil, White Lead, Tnrpi, §3 White, House Painters', Coach and Oablnet n* 91* Varnlßhei, Calico Scrim. Clock and Oompaai *■* Braihei *c. &o JfEW" COLONIAL INDUBTEY. Oraamentf.l Grave Fences and Palisadoes fifn^ S- BROWN & SON'S STOVE GEAT 'UUNDBY, Victoria and Albert-streets. Sons Intending to replace decare* wood fences A new ones, are especially invited to mrpect >ye without delay. j^sjißd Shipg' STOVES always on hand. MKAT~SUPPLY COMPANy (LIMITED), wiarijs of 2000 shares having been Jd for, a Meeting of Members will be on FRIDAY next, at Canning's, St. Jo Cafe, 3.30 p.m., to [elect Committee anagement, &c, &c. %m&& ---; i • A. DORNWELL.



Jg O O X S BOUND PAPER PvULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A I 8 I A 0 S, XJL« PLT7MBER, GABFITTER, WHOLESALE "tIUSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witu the trade. HIGH- STREET, . Near Vuica.k Lake, Auckland. PI AJNO&O XT IS TUININ GK —__ MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. AMES FirT~O~ir3E~R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPi-lED. Nkavcasti,e and Bay of Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt. at REASONABLE RATES. G.JAUK&& BJL.AOJL & 0 0., "WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURES 8, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STEEBTS A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goodi Always in Stock PE EE 0 E & GifAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5, Vailj's Buildings, Qneen-street, Auckland. pOiiTLAND CEMENT! 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRBKT EAST. I 8• J I O E M A N, TEACHER OP MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Hou«!e. A KNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cheek. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. "| U A ■& S3 U JN , *r a. House and Land Agent, Sent and Debt Collector, Stichbrury'ii BuiltV.ngn, Queen street. E O JS <Fls A JK. E& S. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP * OANLDB WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. _ CARD ] 8A I U E L WELLS House, Land, and Commwrion Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Hates, -'jc. Loans arranged. Office: 120, Quean itreet (three doora below the Union Bank.! 1 o W~~~a T~ &, »JP * FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, Newcastle and Wanparel Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut). Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palintjs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. ■ \fff r Iti i I.; Ll£ PS & SO N, ;<, OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importorß of Paperliansinps, Scrim, Paints, Oiln, Turpentine, Colorn. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists* Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Frame and Tapestr» Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed asii Doors, *c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham jtreat. QjTJSPHBNB &~~C AET E E 136, QUEEIST-STREET, Is the only place in t?e city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE • KID BOOTS AND_ SHOES L BOJSB'S ! BONE 8! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen -Btreet> by J. & J. SOPPET. HE M isses Teutenbeeg beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embrcidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c— Residence : Top of Grey street, 96. east side. WR. HAT WAKD'fr CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCJNERAL FURNISHING UJrrl^ WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEEEET, (Next to Que? a-street Comer). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. y & I UOPPBT *** MILLEES, Freeman's Bay Steam Mells, AND No 8, LOWEB QUBKN BTEBKT, WHABT, ATJCKLAJ/m. T\ B H T I S T B "£' MS, T. TE AFFORD, SUBGSON DENTIST, WAK*JTIBI.» STRB**. ArtSficlsl Teeth, from Ono to * Vvll Set, to Gold or Vnlcttnlte. , nLAEKB BBOTHEKS' YOYAL hSH^PHO^GEAPHIO GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. _5_ Children's Portraits taken instantaneonsly^^ eBNTLBMBN'B CLOTHES GLEANED. ALTEBBD BKPAIBBD, avd, PRESSED at _ EAEWOOB'S, TAiiOB, Fbom Mblbou»ne. SO, Hobson-rtieofc, near iiie Governor Btowa«. P.s. OoMtlamen'e Olothaa Pvad Money. ON ®T TO LE^D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, dhortland-street. MONEY TO LBKD, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply 0 ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONET TO LI ND in large or tpmaU sums, at, very low rate of interest- Apply to MrLaiaMey, Solicitor, High-Btreet.|



Cards. J). E^ITT r GTO-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Ta kl 8 owder ' and Fuze» feho°ting and Fishing PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, aud other makers. Ako, Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome English Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in towa or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. ME FAULDEE, Sole Contractor to tlio City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, ia prepared to at tond punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Onice, Queen-street ISHI £ & o O Wholesale, Shipping, aod Family Butcher Quean street, cornci of Durham street, Anch and. Poultry of ail kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongue*, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beet on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of orde*. Families waited on in town or suburbs. DOTANIO MED I 0 1 NlflS. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple aud com pound, at Mr Brittain's lat»- Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHAKMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VIOTOB.IA-STH.EKT. EL SKINNER • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vbio an Lane, AND FORT-STRKET. Shop Fronts, Office fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. I T V B A X is IT~Y ■ AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBBON-STRKST. lokiwg and Ground Sugar Axwayb ok Hard W. R. WADDELL. ! A L F ii E D A L iS T, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS ; RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Bon, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND XftWBTOCiKR. X.TO. O A D i> h J3 R Y. J. WISEMAN Has on hand a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Harne.-s, Shaft and Leading Harness, Spring Cart Harness, Carriage, Gig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and KngHsh-made Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. A~M ES B. FKANCIS, IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, AWD E VRTrTBNWARE, Begs te inform his friends and th c public that he Is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latb PrbM'Sfb), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods: — Ex FERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Wand Vases 'something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Rets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and-Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXKOJt-D White and Gold and Blueflgured breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe iCaraffe Cnps, 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 THiS HYDASPES : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES A N~D HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner &&f t Jfc H.R.H. the Dtjke uy Ai-pointmkut $mmsmfo 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood,. Erard, Hopkinson, Allison mid Sons, Kiricman, Ghappell Bord, the, &c. 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 aie plainly marked at the lowest remunerative lates. 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 Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LOENE-STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H, BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONECUTTERS. Every kird of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice, of the beßt materials and workmanship, and at the LOWESr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.— Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. ?IHEAP SADDLERS" AND \j HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand and to arrive uer Hydaspes. a large and varied Stock of ever?description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles, Whips Scombi. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and nflfer Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. *?™aU of whidf wiU be sold at the lowest priC6B F(£jS?Xoriptton of Harness, Pack Saddles, Ac, made on the premises by expezienced workmen on promptly and at reasonable rates. S^Tagent for EiiTman's celebrated Royal Kmbroca- H?S2Wto^"lt?hE£. in town, S direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES,



Kerosene. DEVOE'S BEILLIANT 01G Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire 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 of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the A^ienna 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. c\ ; 4i/xcA<^ .■ r<-!- To GROCERS & DEALERS. o on 0 Q O S O ™ Py _. M ° S5 o co w ft - « M aHH g o 1 In 8- i 5 "I: o 1 5 w &as -s S is * M g I M M o ft a §- « I rt » ha q. o * ° < Pi tfi ° P



Merchandise. ASHIP M E E T ' . OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. EL HALL & CO. r\ N SALE By the Undersigned— FIJSEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100a OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOU SHEATHING AND ROOFING boots & saoas. T. H. HALL & CO. QEDEES EECBIVED FOB AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEBHANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPKRHANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable fur wholesale buyers VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUN OKI KS—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 made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in, large and small packages, Zinc, White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticormsive, 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. Drapery. Ty C I) ENN E 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 WAKEFIELD STREET, "With a very Extensive Stock of SEWING MACHINES, By the best makers including Newton, Wilson's, Wheeler and Wilson's, Singer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Scots, <fee, &c. Special attention is directed to thu latter mirvel of speed and beauty, which is Fold at the low price of £4 43, with silver-plated extras included. ALSO. BABY-LINEN AND MILLINERY. W. C. DENNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. r COSGBAVE & CO to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that they have taken the Store at present in the occupation of ■ MESSES. CRUICKSHANK * CO. IN HIGH STREET, For the purpose of carrying on their WHOLESALE BUSINESS, But will be unable to take possession untl the Messrs. Cruiokshank & Co. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET Now in course of completion. MESSRS. COSGRAVE & CO. Are'thereforo compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS ov DBAPBEY & MEN'S CLOTBING AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IS NEW ZEALAND £3T Tbe SALE commenced on SATURDAY, I the 10th of October, and will continue unti they take ' possession of their Wholesale "Warehoßso. jgr



Hotels, m H A M E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner ov Queen-stkeet and thk Wharf. Pkopkietor E. 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 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 REST AUK A.NT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICKST Off WINES and the Finest Brand s of SPItiITS and CIGARS are alone supplied. iSnglish and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottle. WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. .Brandy—Hennessy's Pale 4 0 Martell's Pale 4 0 Martells's Dak 4 0 Small bottles from 10 Whisky—Greenlees and Colville's .. .. 4 o Jamieson's .. .. .. .. ..40 Dunville's 3 C Small Bottles from 16 Wine—-Sherry, Cozens 3 0 Sherry, Amontillado 5 0 Port, Hunt's 3 6 Pore, Hunt's three diamond .. ..5 0 Oawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. ..20 Kum—Old Jamaica 3 0 Half mottles 1 C Imported in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's 5 6 Miwtell's 6 6 Hines' 5 6 Fine Champagne Cognac .. ..6 6 Flasks Is6d&3 0 Geneva— J.D.K.Z., large 4 0 J.D.KZ, small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large .. .. .. ..5 6 Wolfe's small 2 0 Whisky—Dunville's 4 6 Stewart's Kirkliston 3 6 Old Tom—Burnett's and BoO'h's.. .. ..4 0 Ginger Wine— Bernard's 3 0 Cnampagne Clode and Baker's .. .. ..6 6 i>ints 3 6 Clarets in variety from 3 0 B >TTLKD Al/E AND STOUT. Colonial Ale Quarts .. .. .. ..0 10 Ale—.Pints 0 6 Stout—Quarts 0 10 Stout—tints 0 6 Whitbreads—Pints 0 9 Guinness' Dublin Stout 0 0 By ass's London 13 Whitbread's 13 Jefi'ery's Edinburgh 13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assorted Cases made up to Order. COLONIAL ALES AND STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PI IT BY THE GALLON JAR. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. Q.REYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-streets. Proprietor : MICHAEL GORCOKAN. pj In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICHAEL COROOKaN begs to say that very large additions have ben lately made to the Hotel, which will tend greatly to the convenience of those who favour him with their patronage. BBDEOOMS. Additions have been made to their number, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new, and got up in the latest style. BATHS. Both Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and every convenience will be found in them for the comiort of Travellers. COMMERCIAL EOOM. A commodious room has been' opened, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar.or Bar-room, and this has been fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard Room is the best in the Province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Xables ever constructed. MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes that the good name his house has ever held, and the splendid accommoda tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland O give it their pa ronsge. Qg QUEEN-STREET. A LEXANDER'S -i-L GOLD and MLV-ER WATCHES By the best English and Continental makers, Are worthy of inspection. A LEXANDER'S XjL GO lD CH a ISTS aie of the Newest pattern and guaranteed ALEXANDER'S LADIKS SUITS are the __ Latest and choicest designs A LEXNDEAR'S ■ ijL LOCK&TS and NRCKLTSTS Aie the best ever imported. A LEXAISDER'S sOL GENTS' and LADIES' RINGS Are very choice. "a LEXANDER'S «OL GkNTs' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. ALEXANDER tx Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wynriham-street. ALEXANDER XJL Warrants erery WATCH purchased from Lim for two years. A LEXANDER JCk. ■■ Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELKCTfiO PLA.TE3 - ,_, »nd CLOCKS. PORTLAND CEMENT' FOR SA.LT?. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at T. Blaikie'3 Yard. Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stable*



J Amusements. , | &TRAWBEKRIES and CEE4.M! AT WILLOW GBOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AXD OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. g UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! aTRAWBERKIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only Cd, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFES always ready. The Merry-go-Eonnd (or Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF THE P? SEASON. O H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W >H M Fresh from the Garden three times daily, r^ AT £ EOBERT BREWIN'S, W co NEXT SIBBIN'S COENEE MAET, ?° Queen-street. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. BTE A W BEBHIE8! STEAWBEERIES!! Everybody can be supplied ■with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson'3 Bridge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, nd close to tlie Newmarket Bail way- Q R I C X E f. A LAEGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son Just (Received per Watt/ANGI, pbom London. HAVING ARRIVED L4TB, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Quee^-street. TT^UXHALL TEA GARDENS' V NOETH SHOEE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, 1 these beautiful Gardens are peculia ly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in va: ious parts, Swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last spring, and a place specially set apart for those who may choose a game of Quoits. They are within two minutes walk of the Xorth shore cricket ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Eefreshments on the shortest notice. STRAWBERRIES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPRIETOR. Vf G T I 0 X EEMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDL.SS "WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers th»t leaving completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in pesition to snpply our various brands of Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOA" AND CANDLE WOEKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office—Durham-strttkt, Next door to Messrs Koberton & Co. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS' MY SEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, ! Of all the best makers, IS NOW HEADY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE PITTING SHOP, Vttlcan Lane. nn i m B B R FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Koad. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. 0. A HARKIR. fTIHE UNDEESIG-NED HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Rope, best quality, ij to 3Jin Chain Cables. J to l£in, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to lOjcwt, * dmiralty tes Baxter Brother's Eoyal Navy Canvaß Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas C lza Oil, in casks and drums j aim Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Eesin, Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—White, green, and black, &c D. H. McKENZIE, Custom Hotjse-&^reet. WANTED KNOWN, THAT R. W. DYSON'S T PORARV PR KMISES ARE PPOSITE THE CITY HAM,, Where he hopes to see his old friends, the public, assuring them of the LATEST FASEIONS IS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, AKB FANCY GOODS, At considerably under the prices usually charged tot such goods in the Auckland warehouses R. W, DYSON, "'* OPPOSITE THE OITY HALL