The Evening Star.

Vol. IV.—No. 1,219 ]

Auokland, N.Z. THURSDAY, JANUAIii: 1, 1874

j^l-e:~ONE PENNY^



A Shipping. y~~l A V *:3 T Jbi A. hASI AIS i'lm. iS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO 's First-Class Steamers. aV>-~ '. y _~ '■^ ' ' SYDNEY k MELBOURNE, i-foijrSRIPPI-S'G TO BRISBANE & ALL OTHER oijUENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, and KING gBOBGE'S SOUND, by the AS.N. Company's I gteaißships. The jplendld new steamship Wentworth, SSO t-ons, J. W. Brown, Commander, will leave on BiTUB^AY next, 3rd instant, at 2 p m. ■for particulars of freight" or passage app.y to ■H. M. JERVI3. Agent. rt%ds£'A TO FOLLOW THE FERNDALE. efgiW&S^ The New Zealand Shipping Com mjy's Tine Al Ship , . Hindostan, *.J3 tons register, will receive hi.mediate dispatch on jnivid, and sail about the 30th January. Wool for shipment by this vessel will be Stored by He Company trek or charge. JOHN BATGER, Agent. Wyndham street, December 3,1873. ___%*_:■ fHE A, 8, N. COM *i®|?~|^v -*• PA>'Y'S Fast and Favourite 'Governor Blackall, ; E. Satjndees, Commander, will make an interim tip upon return of the steamer from Kandavu joiit sth instant, to Tauraw-ra, thence to Napier and ,ack; and also calling off Sulphur or White Island (if slcrent inducements offer. Jor lieight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Acent. tfbJk STEAM T0 COEO i_f_T^. hO MANDEL. Jt' The p.s. Challenger. From Auckland. Wday, January 2, at 7 p.m. From Coromandel. litniday, January 3, at 12 noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, * discharging live stock. Beta. Tickets issued at the office of HOLMES BROTHERS' Agents, Wharf. tmTk- wang an v r JL) AND AVELLINGTON. Tlies.3.; St. Kilda, Fmweeday, Commander, from Onehunga, on KIDAY *Tieit, 2nd January, at noon For freight or passa ,c apply to „ .... COMBES tt, DALDY, Auckland ; Or, , A. B .BNE3, Onehunga. .. i ~.; £Kk jfon J>o N D O N jylyf^ ' -*- DIRECT. I^^^ TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF _mm&* AUCKLAND. The Favorite Ship Chile. lis Vessel is now discharging her Inward Cargo in tellent condition, and on completion will load with patch. • . ~. 'or freight or passage apply to •• OWEN & GRAHAM, . ' Agents. AKM ©TEAM TO ttLYfijfc HEAD. __Wsais§£&. The twin s s.; " *: ' • ! ■• *::«.. Gemini '■•'■'' ■ Aucldaud daily at 11 o'clock morning.. ioves Riverherhead at 3 o'clock afternoon, arriving Auckland at 5 o'clock. •ic-nic Parties landed at Wood's Island on the up A; and taken o2 on the down trip without extra '-£*■ ■ -, . 5 . 'wres: Return Tickets, same day, 3s. v •' ' ' j CASEY jHKIsTMAt. HOLIDAYS. ;'A t Tliep.a. [\ A ' OL DEN G;AR O W N "WILL RUN j EXCURSIONS FOE THE PEOPLE. 1 '"'"'■,- ~..'•"". '.-A .-'A— ... _ I I RETURN TICKETS, - mailable from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874. inclusive. - ; ..'.'"."; ~ FARES: ' Saloon* ..* ::- "' ■■'■ " ■ Steeraffl.5 '■ \ [^^iALUAM LODDEE, ' . Manager and Engineer. pW TEAM'S HOLIDAYS TO'YEAK'S HOLIDAYS. ~'; Circumstances.permitting :f '_ / . ;;;"Thop.s. Golden1 Crown . WDlrun EXCUESIONs^oE THE PEOPLE j . j As, follows :— j "p^SFOBEAcnTBip:; I "^..trnder Twelve, accompanied by their I ~.-■.,;-' FREE. I To »:,EHTIBSDAY' JANUARY 1 \ leaVe3^ndJo I Thameß,atßiop.u, j ..fIDAY. JANUARY 2: ,^ves Auckland for Thames at 8.30 P.m. Also, on FBIDAY • lla.m.,rA4^4or Undin,), .at t LeaVeAUCkland^^mes : atß 30 P .m/ | SATURDAY, JANUARYS- T hamesfor Auckland?, atram | i aVe3Coi^and_ol_forAuckl a„d,at9p.m. . ;ON BOARD. ;' L_ * [ "~~~~ —— ______Jflanager and Engineer. ]M E oß,:K.ibk Cutter ~ * 9^Bm' ■ w anderer . SaEPKEEDiico'',' '■■*'■' I , t ; . Agents, 28, Qusett-.toet.



-~~-".tt-^w___«_s_B W _ aa __-_ O3K __ Shipping. .. %, ~ O V >f^yAAAA. A^' ' fO EUROPE, via. SAY '.-,*■.- *■£",./. I'RANC SCO AND NEW YORK -* *■-.. ..*.*;■>•-^■'vs/r. AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY Under Contract with in*. New South Wit.. o.«v E y,u*cy, of Han Ma.te,ty's Mails) jhe s.s. ship . JUI' Mikado, n. t°h°» p,n\ Fr"^ c" MorillF- Commander, the second of the Chartered "Vessels for tho temporary service v .11 leave the port of SYDNEY for SAN PRaAsoo TUE^d'a^ VN T I,AVU an(l HONOLULU) X IUEaDAY, 13th January, at 12 o'clock noon - The steamdiip GOVERNOR BTjAPTvatt HENDERSON & MaCPARLANE? 25. Queen street. %Mk. (Call!« 2at all Stations). -Wi-m The Cutter , ' Agnes W V„w as, a + bove on TURSDAY next, January C. lor freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent.«. >*. V OR PO^BRTT BAY xiovsr will sail for Poverty Bay on TUESDAY next Jar- ft. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, A gent. Business CardsT T B. O O TJ E CT, "• CARVER & GILDER glass a picture frame manufacturer 57, Wakepikld street, Auckland. WARNOCK BEOTHBRS, Soap & Candl's Manufacturers CHA PE L STRE ET, AUCKLAND. T C A ~E 8 5 W, W•» House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. TAMES B U T~C R E if, V Carter, Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. A LOVETT, Tailor, &c, Karanga- T ?-. ■•_ hape l!oa' 1 (nC:ir the toP of VPVM Queen street), Auckland, having comijiei.ced business at the above address respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. | MISS NO EM AN, Teacher of -IXk. Music (pupil of Mr Hoffman for fivo years), Waterloo Quadrant, five dnor3 from Princes street. The North Shore attended. Cj A M- *tJ E" L ■ ■W~E~L L 8 House, Land, and Commission Agtnt, Collector of Rents, Debts. Highway Rates, -Ac. Loans arranged. Ofliee : 129, Queen street (throe doors below the Union Batfk.) m T&- sT~m i t~~w, -6- • GINGERREER. CVI)' .R, FRUIT SYRUP, and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER. ' Kaeaxuahavk Roati, West Es-n. Fruit Syrup and Raspberry Vinegar in pints, for tho convenience cf Picnic Parties and Schools. HP B. OAMEJi 6~~*i, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Davis's Eu d jxob, Qd__s-»tp.ekt (Adjoining National Bank), Will be prepared to Supply Plans and Correct Esti mates for all descriptions of Buildings on the Shortest Notice with or without superintendence, i x B A c ~q } -£s_.» plumber, gas fitter, and tinsmith, High street, Near "Vulcan Lane. Maker of the Patent Enamelled Gas Reflector. ¥£/ &., 1 R B V , T T « CORNT.R OP QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. N.E WCASTLE.COAL (Wholesale and Retail), AT THE LOWEST RATES. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS, TILES, IRONrBARK SHAFTS, SPOKES, AND RED-GUM FELLOES, Etc., Etc., -Vlways on and. "IX7I H. B U T L E H, 1. T HOUSE, SIGN, AND, DECORATIVE , PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, &a.. &o. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canvas, Turpentine, White Lead, &c. Always on Hand. No. 25. GREY-STEEET. T>AETIJN G-TOJN'S BiSCUlftf. REDUCED PRICES: . Cabin Biscuits .. .. .. lgs per lOOttjs. AU kinds Fancy ditto .. 6d per lb. * *: STONE BROTHERS, Agents. \V I L~3 B % CARPENTER, & JOINER. W. H. S X I N N E E, VULCAN LANE. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of . the building trade executed. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED .REPAIRED, and PRESSED at ' HARWOOD'S.TaiIob, From Meleourke. i 9, Hobaon-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed T) 1 JN T~"I S T E T. MR. T. TEAFFOED, SURGEON DENTIST, • W A X X P IE LD S T R E E T. Artificial Toeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. . EOEGB BLACK & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFAT U R E R S, ..*; j Lower Queen-street. • . . \A-jßtoek of Sewn, Pegged, ' and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock. October 10,1873. . TO H N C. CLOUG.H, ■*J MECHANIST & MODEL ENGINEER,' HAS REMOVED FROM < ' i "U PPER- QUE EN STREET TO MASEEIELD'S BUILDINGS,. ALBERT-STREET.. ,„.,., r Sewing Machines cleaned, adjusted, and carefully repaired. All kinds of li.ht machines.' Repairs undertaken at moderate charges. Musical Instrnmerits repaired and tuned. IJaimonium Reeds made, &c.; JVBA-T.H TO "THE I^LIES. CHEMICAL FLY PAPERS, ... (Manufactured.by J. C. SHARLAND), .' aHORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND, Iv packets, Qd and Is each packet. '___ HEAP 800T.8..10R THE .CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, , T,. KI-LISON .a. Selling oFbls'Stook of Boofo fof . Olio Month at exceedingly low I'fleea.io givo thejttblta a <Jliand6 ol purchasing during the hdllua^a.' LildigS' LA-ting Bddta ve¥y cheap, CM. White JJeots .nif tlteap.—7Bj Quoii'Stifeei



Business Cards. TO STOEEK^PH__sT~COASTERS, &c. J U S T ~0"P E N ED, PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS), Good and Cheap. ACCOU N T~ BOOKS, Very Cheap, for Coasting Trade. Books suitable for Public or School Libraries Presents, &c. ' SCHOOL' REQUISITES OF ALL KINDS. LETTS" DIAT^MES FOE 1874 E. WAY TE, , '■ 100, queen-street: .^^WGklaricl.* November 1. 187:-;.. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. . Cash Buyers of Tallow. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ~~ T y. s a ~u~n der s, v ° tailor, et c, Opposite Ap.mv and Navy* Hotel UPBEII QUEEN STREET Begs most respectfully to inform his customers and the gentlemen of Auckland that in consequence of the late fire he has taken the above premises, and hopes to have a oontinuuic- of their support. Yy PHILLIP P 8 & S() N, ••» T • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS' importers of Paperhangings, i=crim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold J^eaf, A rusts Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Jjrame and -Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Masses, Glazed Bashes, Doors, A-c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. T> 0 BERT 7" "GAL* lTglm, PLUMBER AKD GASFITTER Wyndea.U-.stkj.et, A uckla n i> (next the Niw Zealand Herald Ofliee. Every description of wcrk in connection with tho a_^ vL l,lli"' ise*lti executed wi' h cheapness and despatch Q H R 1 S-T M A 8 "' GTFII ..fTA^ 03--- 4^ rilie-tonel Zeigler PHr.o in rich Walnut ca?e. Also, a T chain. They will bo sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from 37 guineas. Harmonium, full eompai., 12 guineas ami 2S guinea*, with 10 stops.* May !e seen at Weki; s MusicSuloon, Welloilev-slrect. Second-hand I lanos from to puincas. by liroadyood, and a Cottage C-j octave, in rich walnut. £20. tp 1 S, H ; E~W~; r&, C~~O.. -*- Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prin c Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned lice 1 on s.\lo in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers i amo. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of ouies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. _"tiWiio4 JJ 11 0 T O Gr X A P H Y. g. seFpeen, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 10S, QUEEN STREET. AUCKLAND, ' Rooms ovkk Mb. King's Cv it mist. C trles-de-visile taken thebest .Hyleatl2s Cd per dozen 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil >;nd Water Colours in a *»t>*ls unsurpassed In the colonies /\f fli WANT OP MONEY LONDON LOAN OFFICE, %£f NEXT CITY HALL. 'MONET Advanced oh Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate. Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Eiro-proof Safes on tho premises for the better se curity of Valuables. , "■) MORRIS MARKS, ' PROPRIETOR. Railway, AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RACES. ON the days of the Races (2Gfcti and 27th December, 1573, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd Janu»ry, 1574), a train will leave Auckland for Ellerslie Racecourse, at 9 a.rii ,! and will run as frequently as possible, and as maybe found desirable after that hour". It is probable that the train will run about every hour. One train only will leave Onehunga for Ellerslie at 9.30 a.m.; and one train only will leavo the Racecourse for Onehunga in the - evening of each day at 4 45 p m , and the last train for Auckland will leave the Racecourse at 0 p.m. Passenger* will be warned of the departure of the trains by the* ringing of a bell at the platform. All train* will stop at Newmarket. It is earnestly re quested that the passengers will assist the Railway Authorities as much as possible by not over-crowding, and by obeying the orders of those in authority. Return tickets, including ADMISSION to the COURSE, at 3* each, may be obtained on and after the 24th December, from the Station Clerks, at Auckland, Newmarket, Onehunga, and from Mr Chapman, Bookseller, Mr Upton, Bookseller, Queen street. Auckland, and from Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. Auckland, December 17,1573. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. ,* THIS Line will be OPENED for J- Passenger Traffic on WEDNESDAY, 24th December, and will run as per Time Table on 25th, 28th, and following days in December. Tho 2Cth and 27th December, and Ist, 2nd, .and 3rd January. 1874, being Race Days, the ordinary time table will be set aside, and trains will be run according to special advertisement. TIME TABLE. . '. ... Leave Auckland.. .. 8.0 .. 12.0 - ..; . 4.30 Leave Newmarket .. 8.15 .. 12.15 .. 4:45 Leave Penrose Junction 837 ..1237'.*.. 5 07' Arrive Onehunga .. 8.45 .. 12.45 -..'■ •■ 5.15 Leave Ohehungaj,, ■ l.mMi'r.., BO t; ..5.30 Leave Penrose. Junction 9.11 .. '.«•...- A>-4\ Leave Newmarket .. 9.36 .. I*3 C.. C.OO Arrive Auckland -'■ .. 945 .. 1.45 .. 6.15 J F A RES. ~:■.;-/ .. •{•' r Return, Ist 2nd Ist 2nd I . * * Class. Class. Class. Class. . s. d. sd. sd. s. d. Auckland to Onehunga *.. 1 G 10 23 16 Newmarket to Onehunga .. 10 10 2 3 16 Other Stations to Onehunga 09 00 10 09 Onehunga to Auckland .. 10 10 23 10 Penrose to Auckland . ..16 10 2 3. 10 Other Stations to Auckland 0 9 0 6 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations .. .*. ..0 9 0 G 10 0 9 .*,.._ i \ ;•( . ' ri By order. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA. railways'■;. "' :\:A ir . '.' CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. . . * . - : . . . *. .*.... • -* * ■ * * | A LL porsous are 'warned against lateHrig ci fteftving the.cAHiaget while tlii ffflla Is it. aicUda, »_.__.,_, By Of (.let.



Mercnandise. T O ARRI YE, 2 TONS CANTERB TTKY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. TO ARRIVE,' PER BARQUE "FREETRADER," p 11 I ;•; M E OATS, BRAN, BAKI.CR3' FINEST FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HA LL & CO. Q N SAL E E V TII S UnDKItSIOHBB, Malt, Best Pale Suffolk and Colonial Hops, East K.'*nt and Tasmanian Scrim, 72 and 45 inch Cam Sacks, S-bu-hel Candles, Price's Belmont Sardines, halv.s and quarters starch, Colinan's Blue, Colinan's Pickles, Whybrow's and Morton's Jar Salt, Morton's Vinegar, Morton's Orange' Peel, Figs Bitisins, Almonds Confectionery, K>-.il!er'.-* Castor and Salad Oil (Morton's) Jams, lib t'.ns Tart- Emits Flour, Adelaide, Otago. and Duncdln Colza Oil, Hulk (.' istor Oil Maize, Pollard, &c., Ac , &c GEO. W. BINNEY. AUSTRALIAN WINES -^*- On .Sale by ' MOORE &\CO., WINE, SPIRIT, & BEEP, MERCHANTS, No. s', LOW Kit QUEEN STlt SET, AUCKLAND T) AP E X H A i> FINGB, ±5 TO. 50,000 Boll)! Papettianginjs, In every fiuality and variety of design l. r> bales Hessian and Scrim G cases Tin'd Tacts Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Stui.ed Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes-Kelt's, Hamilton's, and other makers Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery 000 cases Sheet Class Polishe I Plate, R ugh Plats, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Ooscurcd, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Holders and Rosettes 20 tons White Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticorrosivc Paint 40 hhds and barrel! Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILLIP P S & SON, oil, color, i. glass merchants, 12, Wyndham street. Tenders. < EXTENSION OF TIME. Public Works Ollico, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, October, 1873. TENDERS are invited for a Post and Telegraph Oliice at Hamilton, in the Pro vince or Auckland. General Condition', Specifications, and Drawings, liny be seen at the Oliice of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Po_t-oftice, Hamilton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for Hamilton Post-oilice," will be received at tho ofliee of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 12th day of January, 1574. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time spec.iied above. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. ■ W. H. CLAYTON, '_A! Colonial Architect EOE SALE by the undersigned— Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle), Firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, . Fort gtreot. SAWN KAURI TIMBER. FO Ji SALE, In Auckland, 300,000 FEET KAURI TIMBER. . C. A. HARRIS. August, 1873. ards : Custom-house street and Breakwater Road, essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoua, with despatch. NOTICE. ON and after Ist January, 1874, a 'Bus will run from Mr Alexander's, Queen street, to Symonds street, Kyber Pa«s, and New market, returning same way. Fares, Od. Time table in future advertisement. J. LAMB, • Proprietor. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEA LAND. D I SECTORS have allotted to Auckland province 0,000 shares, of which only 3.92ohave been applied for, so the Share List will re main open until SATURDAY, 3rd January, 1874; Should the balance not betaken up by that time, i they will be disposed of amongst the Southern applicants. GEORGE W. BINNEY, ' i Agent. jq-.OTIOE OF REMOVAL. . The public are respectfully informed that tho PRINTING & PUBLISHING OFFICES OF THE DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS and WEEKLY NEWS, Have been removed to the Extensive Premises in QUEEN STREET, Formerly occupied by Mr W. J. Hurst, opposite to Messrs Upton and Co. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPFAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF His large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies'and Gentleman's: German Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27. Queen-street. ~ i HYDRAULIC LIME. " TH E undersigned can supply \ Dealers or Contractors at LOWEST PRICED. Further partloulftva cauba obtained from*-ft- 0, Dygr, shortoßd-stcast, or by lottey addressed j-o.U Wilson, Sit. tlia -Wbirkfi, "Mfthurafigfi- _ ■ ' ~ Sf.B, -Tills Lime WM ttsied in thS Miwa? f Wm\ iH lift &0-MH< NATHANIEL WILSON



■ HO . Dra,peiy. GREAT CLEAKING SALE OF m SUMMER DEESS MATERIALS, 0,537 YARDS OP SUMMER DEESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. 11. ATKINS TTAS Purchased, during tlie pasf. week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OP SUMJVD HR DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thi rty seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H, ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENAD JfES At 11J per yard, worlh from Is d to. . DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At ll.d per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At ll.d per yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At Hid, worth Is Od. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At Hid per yard, worth Is Od to 2s. H ATKINS Will also SELL Uic BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In tho Fixtures, at Roduced Prices. Specia Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING j During the Christmas Holidays. * Cheap Silk Jackots, Lace Shawls, Parachutes. Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c., FOE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Speciai CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays.. _~,. .., ■ Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. : ; ; H* AT &I N S,*



| y_ Prospectus. J> E O S. p E C T* U S i OP THE NEW ZEALAND SUGAE 'COMPAnx j (LIMITED). LUUU^* CAPITA D. €120,000. in 12,000 S'., are , of „ 1n . With power to increase 'colmfdo eaCh' £3 per share to be called upas follow, vi_. : -2s. Cd p«r share on application, 7s. Gd. on allotment, and the remaining 50,. in calls, as required, but not to exceed topper share, and not to he at lesser intervals than th ree juonths, I?RO.VI3!ONAL DIRECTORS: TIION. W. J_. RHODES, H.L.C^ WON. C. J. PIIARAZTN; \ r Tv c *■ HUNTEtt, PSQ , Uiir.R." (Tkiiliunc A iftfutop.) "EDWARD PE^jtCE, t Sq , M.H.R. J. K. CU'mBERTSON, ESQ., aIU.-R. (luvercargill.) THO Ma 8 XEI 3 B ELL, ESQ., J_? (J. & T. Kebbell.) H. 11. LEVIN, ESQ. (Levin & Co.) F. A. KRULL, ESQ. (Krull&Co.) J. E. NATHAN, ESQ. (Joseph JS .than Si Co.") PHILLIP MOELLER, ESQ. S , JOHN MARTIN, ESQ. JOSEPH BUI.NE, ESQ. HON. N. EDWAItDS, ILL C. (Nelson.) JION. J. BONAR, M.L.C. (Hokitika.) •JAMES CIIESNEY, ESQ. W. \V. TAYLOR, ESQ., J.P, 'C W. SCHULTZE, ESQ. JOHN SYMONSj ESQ. I (N. Edwards & Co., Nelson.) i. HEANSFIELD, ESQ. (Al ay or of Wellington.) "E. W. iIILLS, ESQ. C. J. JOHNSTON, ESQ. ' (Johnst>n & Co.) THOMAS RUCUANAN, ESQ. J. 11. GEORGE, ESQ., C.E. JAS. O'SIIEA, ESQ. ROBERT PORT, ESQ. W. 11. CALLER, ESQ. (luvercargill.) FREDIC. BANKS, ESQ. (Miles fc (Jo , Chrislehurch.) A. C' WILSON, ESQ. (Wilson, Sawtell & Co., Christchurch.) C. W. TURNER. (Christchurch.) T. J. MALING. (Maling _i Co., Christchuroh.) W. H. WATT., ESQ., J.p. (WanganuiJ HON. E. W. STAFFORD. OHAS. BROWN; ESQ. _,_. , (New Plymouth.) With power to ad I to their number. .' BANKERS: THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND: " SOLICITORS : HON. SEC. : J. It. GEORGE, ESQ., C.E. .j_ nSu"% 0 1 t e.i!f ( , 0Ji 1i ICCOIUI,- any ilrc:-The erection of 1.,,. ll l mnfiA ,lv Carrying ou of tlio sugar trade ge. era ly, and such otherthings as may be incidental to the luuiness, or beneficial to the Company lie necessary steps have been taken to obtain from the Government the facilities afforded to similar unde" takin, sin otlior place,-. In tiie event of such f cili «es not being granted, the deposits xrUl be returned hi 'Estimated Cost of Buij.Dii.es and Plant Jipuuiug. .^3OOO 0 0 Land-1 acre .. .. ~ ",oo o o Hxtures ami fitting plant .. ..' 100 0 0 0 1 lan t— as per spuciiication, 187-> with SO per cent added..- ,' rsy.n q a 1-oundittioiis for machinery ~ Ao a ~ Freight and ehaives .. .. " gZ X* Inciden'al and coutiugenoks .'.' lir.o o 0 Stock of animal charcoal, filter cloth '' °° ° wood, sugar ba.s, &c, Ac. .*.- isoo 0 0 n , „ .£18,500 0 0 JMT-MA'rKD MoitKIXO EXPENSKS in-So^l..« tluCi"K^ tonßpel, wee:k ' tile foll°«' ---ing stall will be required : One foreman from England £7 0 0 uer week Three men (£3 10s.) .. . l-o 10 0 Twenty-four men {£2 25.) .. 50 8 0 " lour boys.(los.) .. ~ ■__ q0.." . ~ „. £70 18~0 "" llie average expense per ton is as follows-— ■ For wages, being 50 per cent, above known cost of working in Erg laud, and -10 per cent, above Mel bourne .. ~ £1* Ifi For coals, ISs.; stores, 10s. ." " 1 0 For taxes and incidentals " 0 3 S For cartage, 3s. od.: packages, 135.'.! 01G fi For waste on charcoal ... .. 010 For management .... ',', 030 :* The average charge per ton in Scotch refineries,' IX fno^ "[.tons P« week for three yean, wai fa 10s. 2d.; this amount includes a charge of from 10.. to 17s. 9d. per ton for interest on plant, &c, and every expense in connection with the work, except the mana .eniout ' p c ,«H le quantity 6t animal charcoal required wUI be 100 tons to work 75 tons Sugar per week. The cost of the apparatus for producing the charcoal, which ?on n a.i° B, tbe, bull,liu S with gas, will be about ±.200; the charcoal costing £12 to £13 per ton; the bones in the first instance being estimated to cost X.d lus. ■ . ( .n*', Cw ma, k3 al', e, based on the Proposal to establish Works capable of producing 75 tons of re fined Sugar per week, the Works to be capable of extension to upwards of 100 tons per week The capital of the Conipauy to be called up is estimated to be sufficient to complete the works and allow a margin for the purchase of raw material.' The uncalled capital will form a bash of credit for use as required. The Refinery could be at work within twelve months from the date of ordering the plant. The quantity of Sugar on which duty was paid iv New Zealand in 1872 was 21,420,240 lb.s, shewing a consumption of about 190 tons per week; this con-' sumption is rapidly increasing with the increase of population, but Works of the size proposed would probably be lwrge enough for some y»-ars. Estimating that this Company will produce 75 tons of Sugar per week, and make a profit of only £1 10s. per ton, it would shew abalauce on the year's work ing of £s,So'.*; the capital engaged say £36,000 at 10 per cent., would absorb £3,000 in dividend, leaving a margin of £2,250 for depneiatiou and reserve. ; Tho differential duty which it is expected the Government will allow on unrefined Sugars will enable the Com pany to command the New Zealand trj.de. The foregoing information suOlciently demonstrates that there is a wide field for the operations of the pro posed Company; and the success which has attended similar undertakings elsewhere fully justifies the ex pectation that the result will be equally satisfactory iv New Zealand- more especially as, from the large quantities of unrefined Sugar now being produced in the neighbouring colonies of Queensland and New Bouth Wales, as well as in the South Sea Islands, the raw material cau be obtained with less delay than heretofore. Applications for shares will he received at the various Branches of the Bank of New Zealand, or by the following Agents:— *. . Auckland— G. W. Binney, Esq. Napieii—Messrs. Routledge, Kennedy & Co. Nelson—Messrs. N. Edwards & Co. MARLBOKOuan—Messrs. N. Edwards & Co. . . Tauanaki—Chas. Brown, Esq. Hokitika—Hon. J. A Bonar, JiNTSHOARftn-r,— Moss.s.'.Cft.dev, BlftcWo'cl. & oQ ■p«BifiTGHi??.fiH—Me.qi.yg. MU.ss prtC'tS- '..,'. ' °Warn \mi**M®m. 'Idyls, mi w»tti ft W. BltfNBV, Agent -qv tlie I'i'6vlncß o. Ausklttndi



Prospectuses. I P B E L I TtifTls. A AS, as: ! ■** ANNOUNCEMENT. NEW ZEALAND. STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). COITAL ... - ... £150,000 In Shares ok £10 Each. DIRECTORS: 10. J. HARRISON,,Chairman • WILLI. M ALLEN JOSEPH BORNE JOHN" MARTIN ISAAC PLTMMER - JOHN SYMDNS. It having become apparent that an extsiision of the Compoiy is necessary in order to keep pace with the growing Colonial and Intercolonial trades, the Dn-eofoi-s of the New Zealand Shippina Company, (Limited), are now seeking the aid of the public lo bring about the -achievement of Ibis subject point with confidence to. the success - which has hitherto. marked their opavaU.ins; as a guarantee to':ntending shareholders that the prospect of a good investment Held out to them is a substantial **nd fair;one. Unlike tlie other Steam Companies now projectod the Company actually; occupies the field with a fleet Of steamers especially built for and adapted to the trade, cm the Coast of New Zealand, as well as the intercolonial trade. .."'*." They own the following Ye . els, viz.:— ; , • 1 n<T.iiE .'." .. .teutons register Tail.v.-jaki ';; .. 203 tons register Wellington? >*... 202 tons register Ladybird. ' '.. 255 tons register .'.***. Rangatiba ..■ is. tons register ....' Manawatc '~ 103 tons register "',--, ; These steamers are all in the basfc repair, and some of '.hem equal in every respect to new ships, a sum of upwards of L-1.1,000 having been laid out' on them during tlie past six months. They represent the plant of the Company toeether : with a sailing collier (baique Anne and Jan 6)," large hulk, freehold and leasehold premises in the best business situations in Wellington, engineer's and smiths workshop, together with Urge stocks of material necessary for the working of the steamers, &C, &o. *-■ ' It is now proposed to.raise the capital of the Com pany to L 150.000, with power to increase it further. Immediitely the nece.--s.iry sanction of the present shareholders has been obtained in general meeting, and there will be no difficulty, as the present step is taken at their request, the proposed plan of extension will be dchnitelyput before the public. The Directors of the Company aie full/ alive to the importance of keeping pace wiih tbe rapidly developing trade of the colony, not only to far as tho mere c.astal traliic is concerned, but also with reference to the trade with the Australian Colonies, the South Sea Islands, and the growing colony of .New Oaledonia, in all of which a large and profitable outlet may be found for the produce of the colony. The objects of tlie Company are thoroughly colonial, not local, and therefore the assistance of all parts of the colony is invited. CHARLES HARTMANN, sir 1,. i -r. -Manager. Wellington,. December i, 1573. A Bli ID Gr E D PROSPECTUS "^^ OF* THE,■ UNION STEAMSH.P COMPANY OP" NEW ZEALAND (Limitkd). (To be incorporated, with Limited Liability, under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1560.) CAriTAr;1 £250,000 in 25,000 Shares of £10 each, with ' * power to increase and issue Debenture Stock. Only Li per Share to be called up at present, payable as follows :—los per share on application ; 10s on '.allotment: 20s in threajnontiu alior allotment ■ anil tne remaining 40s in calls of 10s each succeed ing three months. ,*., ;;.,."-, ..r- ..■-.. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. / . E. B. Cargill, Esq: (Messrs Cargills and McLean) A. C. Strode. Esq., R.M. J. A. Walcott, Esq. (Messrsßright Brothers and Co') P. C. Ncill, Esq. (Messrs Neill and Co.) W. J. M. Larnach, Esq. (National Bank) John Richard Jones, Esq.; Matariaka J. M. Ritchie, Esq. (Messrs G. Gray, Russell and Co ) James Mills, Esq. (Harbour Steam Company James T. Maekerras, Esq. (Messrs J. X. -Mackerras and Co.) T. S. Graham, Esq. (Messrs Ping, Harris, and Co.) Arthur \V. Morris, Esq. (Otago and Southland Invest ment Company) James Smith. Esq. (Me srs Smith and Anderson) Henry Driver, Tsq (Messrs Driver,; Stewart and Co). Alexander Burt, Esq. (vtess.-s A. and T. Uuit) Chalks McQueen, Es _. (Mess;s Kincaid, -McQueen, and Co)' H. P. Murray-Aynsley, Esq. (Messrs MIIO3 and Co., Chrfstchurch) A A ;f H George Gould, E»q., Merchant, Christchurch, ■ . ~ ..." y V H "-£ 'A A. '. \ ...£ B ANKERS : National Bank of Ne w.Zerknd.. solicitors' :; Ld / Aa- ) Messrs Smith and Anderson. INTERIM SECRETARY: James Mills, Esq. This Company has been formed for the purpose of providingmore efficientsteamcommunication between the different ports of New Zealand-the want of which has been much felt for some time past, and which is becoming more perceptible as the growing trade of the colony is developed. It is desired to establish .a weekly line of Steamers between Otago and the principal Northern' ports, to put on a Steamer between Dunedin and the West Coast Ports of the Middle Island, and also to provide for the efficient conduct of the trade to and from the several smaller Ports on .the Coast of Otago and Canterbury. For these purposes the following new vessels will be required : — Three first-class Steamers for the trade between Dunedin aud Manukau. to be built iv Europe, and capable of carrying from 400 to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and the latest improvements, aud with superior passenger accommodation, suited to the re s quirements of the present day. These steamers will be of such class and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods and con venience to the travelling public. One boat of smaller capacity and light draft of water, especially adapted* to-the trade to the . West Coast of the Middle Island. With a view to commencing operations without delay it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist o January next, the steamers Maori, Beautiful Star, ami Samson, belonging to the Harbour Steam Company's fleet,, and also their new steamer just built on tho Clyde specially for the Timaru and Lyttelton trade, and which is expected to arrive in the colony early in February. TKese vessels will at once create a revenue for the Company, and, it is believed, will be sufficient to carry ; on the trade of tho ports on the Coasts of Otago and Canterbury. Mr James Mills, who has so successfully conducted the busines of the Harbour Company from its com mencement, will continue to act as Manager- of this Company. It is estimated that to carry out these proposals a capital of £150,000 will be required, and to provide for this it is proposed to call up £4 per share, making a total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to be declared on the paid-up capital. • . Out of the total number of shares, the proprietors of the Harbour Company will take 7.500 paid up to the extent of £4 each, and the remaining 17,500 are now offered to investors. In recommending this investment to the public, the Provisional Directors may state that large pro fitsare now.being made by steamers on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that by the employment of vessels of the character indi cated, fitted to work with the utmost economy, and meet the growing traffic without hindue strain, the Company will be able to secure ample profits, and at the same time promote trade and the: convenience . of the travelling public by providing improved facilities and accommodation at reduced'rates. , Applications for shares will be received by the In- ' terim' Secretary, at his office. Harbour Chambers, Dunediu ; and by Messrs Miles and Co.. Hereford street, Christchurch ; at.the office of the National : | Bank of j Y e w Zealand, Auckland; or Messrs Hender- ' son & Macfarlane, Agents. UNiQN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OE . ,M new 'sEAjtAiro. mm Xikt of Ajp&«!su m mm 'A „ 1.1 cieiSS §& tile dfe tf fttiua*?; ■_...:-. trAfiiUS MILLS, • 7 fecret'irj' p.O iest,