The Evening Star.

• 'Vol. V.—No. 1,513.]

Auckland,.M|, "WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1574.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



"7IVERLAND~M A T I v \J ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK. isian Steam Navigation Company undei ith the Governments of New South New Zealand, for Conveyance of Hei ails.] Cyphrenes, omas Wood, Commander, expected on :emner 24, will leave for Honolulu and six hours after arrival. ir passage and all particulars annlv to H. M. JERVIS, A ustralablan X3L STEAM NAVIGATION First-class Steamers. AXIWIN 15Y AND MELBOURNE. AND QUEENSLAND PORTS j PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. Mail steamship Wonga Wonga. • DURREIL, Commander, expected on istant, will leave as above three days f passage, andaU particulars, apply to __ H. M I £ERVIS, Agent. JpißSi SHIP~ FOR The favourite regulir Trader ity of Auckland, , having all her cargo engaged, will patch ed surgeon has been engaged. Only o let in the saloon. pply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. iet, Auckland, December 5,1874. T?OR BAN ERAN -"- CISCO. The Splendid Clipper Ship Condoren i'JOtODS, Classed 3-3f L 1 5, French Veritas, :;iptsin A. R, Neiglick, will leave for above port ■ or about 22nd instant. :-: Her accommodation for passengers is unsurpassed. For freight or passage apply to Captain Neigliclr, iboatd; or to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. aT aucklard and iilfl^. o>. NORTH SHORE STEAM mgLJD^-FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The Steamer leaves Auckland for Woodside ring the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 id 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, id 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays at 115 a.m.; 2, 3.16, and 5.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore ore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11, 12 am,, 112.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. ires North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m. ; Jl, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 5.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips ire Auckland—B,lo, and 11. Saturday boat leaves 1 instead of 12.30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, 9, 4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Night—B.3o. ires North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, !, 4, 4.30, 5. and 6p.m. Night, 8. The 1.30 trip Devonport Wharf. iotjs.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p.m. trips i Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and and 5.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport H. W. HEATH, (Manager. USICAL NOTICE. H. CUCKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED FROM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 110, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). I. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous Dels and the public generally that he has added to s business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and IAIIONERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga les, Periodicals, &c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums-A very large and Idee selection cf the above at tne lowest prices— sa £12. For tale or hire on the deferred payment iitem. lie largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Mcertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other uiraments; also, choice Roman and English Strings I all kinds, just received, and all the most popular teic. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] \ UCKLAND and OMHUNGA tX COACHES. I TIME TABLE: leave Onehunga: Leave Auckland: f 8 a .m. 10 a.m. 9 am. 12 noon 12.30 p.m. 4 P-m ---', 2 p.m. o p.m. Saturday Nights: 8.30 11-30 aperhangTngs. HOLLAND & BUTLER f Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Faperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-room 3 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 Oilt Mouldings for Room Decorations m quality of which has never been equalled in AucliltViiu. , Call ami> Ses Them ! "*«leaa, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, °<jrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, , win,} ow Glass, both plain and ornamental. \ m everything required in the painting trade is to be had at ._ ntT HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, m COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, &c. 28, and 30, Victoria-street, )*L, COLOS, &LAS 3 V IND PAPERHANGINGS. Bo&8E, SIGN, ANiTgENERAL, DECORATING t 57, QUEEN STREET, "Xt xo Bank or New Zbaiand. !>> J. HENDERSON, ?Port«of and d&rfer In OH, White Lead, Tnrps, g'yWhUe, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet £«* Vamlshes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compws "■a Brashes &c. £c COLONIAL INDUSTBY. $s>» oraamenl..7<rra^r Fences andPalisadoes m&l8- BROWN & SON'S STOVE GRAT "UHDEY, Victoria and Albert-streets. iS&#ptoMittg to replace decayed wood fences , eroet ndwones, are especially invited to mfpect |«oje^without delay. , STOVES always on hanj : ____ fail CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY % j COMPANZ (LIMITED). A ar? B of 2°oo shares having been &m 'for, a Meeting of Members will be JJ.oa FRIDAY next, at Canning's, St. /> Caf6, 3.30 p.m., to lelect Committee A, DORNWELL.



Business (Sards. i B ° ° X S BOUND PAPER RULED, r LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, 1 At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) iAIBA A c S, j J-X.m PLUMBER, GASFITTER, ' WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected 1 with the trade. , H I G' H - STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. p»iA.JN OEORTJ3 XUJNINGK 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. TAMES ITu'tTh"eT, V CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the short »st notice. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay op Island Coals. _ Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. eE ORI* __ B±iA 0 X ~&~ 0 0., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sown, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stoci PR EECS & Gr RAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Buildings, __^ Queen-street, Auckland. PORTLAND CE MI3~N T. 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STRBKT EAST. I ~~ti~ i NORMAN, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Houie. ■ lu|/ ARli O 0 11. BROT: MR R IS, 7* S^ap & Candle MaNuyAOTURBRB, CHAPEL S? R E gT, AUCKLAND. JO A JL* 8 O H, o House and Land Agents, Bent and Debt Collector, Stichbury'* Bnii&tofrs, Qnean street. O. B O R & B AIEBB, \Jk FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA card ] BAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, Ac. Loam arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.) "| O R A I Gr, 9$ a FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, ) &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WDiiLLIPPB <fe SU N, a OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed asn Doors, Ac. Glass cut to 7.c ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham jtreet. STEPHENS & CARTER 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the ODly place in tbe city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. T>ONES~! RONEB! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH 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 i Embroidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c— Residence: Top of Grey atreet, 96, east side. ■ n ——~——i_r~^"-^m—f-"i—"~ ■——■———* - WR. HAY WARD'S „ CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCTNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEREET, i (Next to Que? j-street Corner). ! Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. j & TjT soppu MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, NO 8, LOWER AQUEEN STREET, Whari1, Auckland. ]]:B g.IJ^B, I B, : T MR. T. TEA PFOKD, SURGEON DENTIST, YTA-KSSimf.-m b*b ■■ * Artificial Teeth, from One to a F«H Set, to Gold or Vnte»nite. , piABKB 'BBOTHBBS \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) nTrTn ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. toLifeßlze, Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously^^ i o^^TLEMEF'^ OLQTHES %3t CLEANED. ALTERED BKPAIRiro, and PRESSED at GARWOOD'S, TAZioa, From Mklsournb. dO, Hobson-street, noar the Governor Browna. p. g.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed = Money- ONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. . MONEY TO LEND, in large ant small sums, a low rates of interest.—Appl; ' o ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LIND in large o: smalJ.sums. at|very low rate of .interest.- Apply to MrLaißhley, HoWcitor, High^tr«st.|



. BiasSaess Garde. «Ss*] J)^ IT % G-Ulf-MAK^ 244, QUEEN-STREET. <4- Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &L ■Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishirffi Tackle. m) P~Ta nopoetbs a N ll HARMONIUMS. 1 Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debaiu, and other makers. Also, Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome English Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at co3t price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. lyfß FAULDER, Sole Contractor to I JJIJL the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, to., is p'ropaved to at 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 same clone by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Courier.! Office, Queen-street FISH .__ _i & Q O Wholesale, Shipping, w>d Family Butcbsr Queen streax, cornet' of juarham st.reoi, AueL and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beof on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to .all parts of the Colony npon receipt of order. Faca.iiio« ws,iiod on In town or suburbs. DOXANIO MEDICINES. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's lato Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VICTOItIA-STItKET. ¥~jT Hi BKIN NE R ■? • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AND Fort-street. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. n I T V BAKERY ANI> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobson-strket. loein» and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADDELL. ALFRED A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., DAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JKWBLLKR. KTO. €5 A D JT~~L E R Y. . - .J v WISBM'AIT "~ Has on hand a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Spring Cart Collars, Plough Harness. Shaft and Leading Harness, Spring Care Harness, Carriage, Gig, and Buggy Harness. Wiseman's Celebrated Pack Saddles. Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and English-made Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. TAMES B. Y&AN CI S, tf IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, 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 Late Premises), 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, Hand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OF AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOBD: White and Gold and Blueflgured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers. Dishe iCaraffe und 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 HYDASPFS : Dined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (Bomethin g new). lANOIO RT E a AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner dlfe^jS? *& H.R.H. the Duke by Appointment •mfcsss^ 0F Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <i-e , &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 mest 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. j~g —— \ UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNESTREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. I 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. C'~HBAP SADDLERY AND HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and tc orrfvfl tier Hvdaspes, a large and varied Stock of c"cry description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles Whips fin™ Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and SKrrtSok Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c all of which will be sold at the lowest price! 3 FIWe?r A Ascription of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c. ; made on the premises by experienced workmen or thßlna[rs eexec°ut Ced promptly and at reasonable rates. , SoKnf for Elliman's celebrated Royal Bmbroca 1 tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. y Purchase at the cheapest house in town,§ direci from the Importer and Maker. r W. S. JONES, - SADDLES!, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER BAI 'm, QUEEN-STREET.



uasitimms-_U9OAmWOm9MOS *^'*?^'^Ta wfT wii^^^t" B"^^^^ | Keroseu.B. \ * EVOE'S BRILLIANT OIG miversally recognized as the best Burning Oil *n be made. Recommended by the Fire ze Companies for Safety, and by all Con or the Brilliancy ■ f its Light. In purchas- Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro ;ainst all chance of a Kerosene accident. UEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops . Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those #ho read or sew in the evening, as it gives a strongest light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. t t <^i,^____7-' To GROCERS & DEALERS. O X «o ■' ° PO 55 O fa H O M I ° % 8 co __* °H m m V £ H g >7 9 * *n 1 1 z. br tf M g T " W <j m H ° s P H * Pj rA O *° g 4 < > A <*tq r_ 111 t



Merchandise. A SHIPMENT OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKEKS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and 1003 OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H.. X a"l L & CO. AfiDEES RECEIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, ! In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYND HAM- STREET. O^IEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. nEOBGE W. OWEN HAS ON SALE, EX STANLEY CASTLE, WAITANGI, lIYDASPES, HERO, &c, &c, &c. 40 casks Soda Crystals 3 ~ Carraway Seed 0 cases Liquorice 5 ~ Anchovy Ranee 15 „ Oilers and Catsup 20 „ Currie Powder 30 „ Bottled Fruits 20 „ Bot.led ialt 100 „ Lobsters and Salt Salmon 40 „ SaUd Oil 80 ~ Warranted Pickles 25 „ Bottled Vinegar 30 „ Bell and Black's Vestas 15 ~ Fresh Herrings 22 ~ Nelson's Gelatine 25 ~ Colman's Mustard 40C „ Belmont and Brandon's Candles 40 boxes Nixey's Black Lead 17 cases Paste and Bottled Blacking 35 „ Sardines, halve and quarter 45 „ Keiller's Confectionery and Marma lade 5 ~ Candied Peel 2 bales Clothes Lines, 10 and 220z 3 cases Brushware, assorted 10 ~ Whybrow's Red Herrings 18 bales Paper and Paper Bags 14 cases Potted Meats 3 ~ Assorted Twine 40 „ TD Pipes 40 „ Bath liricks 10 ~ Tapioca, Hago, and Arrowroot vs.- ... -II tons IW, 2W, NoTTand C Sugar 10 ~ Mauritius and China Sagars 200 half-chest Tea 100 boxes Tea 20 cases Tobacco, assorted Currants, Muscatels, Figs &c, <tc, &c. PAPERHANGINGS, OILS COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERHANGINGS—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 for wholesale buyers VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDKIFS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Hequisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLASs—Polishen and Bough Platp, Photo and Orna mental of every description. Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS—White Lead in large aud small packages, Zinc, White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. COLOUKS—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—In cases and drum 3. Methylated Spirits. MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHa M - S T R E E T. Drapery. X^ C. DBN NE S Begs to inform the Ladifs 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, &c, &c. Special attention is directed to the 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. iW. C. DENNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVEKY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND J LATEST STYLES. j FIT GUARANTEED. \KF E HA V E OPENED Per SHir Hydaspes: 2 2 CASES OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, PANAMA HATS, FELT DO, in Men's and Youth's Sizes J. CO SCR AYE & CO., i IMPORTERS,



Hotels. J mKA ME S HOTS L, J AUCKLAND, ' CORNUR OP QUBKN-STREEX AND THE WHABT. 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 o? 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-,Bot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two i 3 un equal?e<i in tho 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 RESTAUR ANT, on the ground iloor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OH" WINES and the Finest Brards of SPIKITB and CIGARS are alone suppiiedy English and Colonial ALES at-d STOUT on draught or in bottle. XT O TEL TO LET. A ftrst-rate country Hntcl to bo Iflt, doing a large and profitiibl'j ci;h business, —aot'v to T. FORD YOB, Bottler, Fort street. Insurance. npHE SOUTH BEITISH FIRB AND'MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .. .. £750,000, xruLMrrTKD liability. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is concocted on sound principles, and is widely known f r liberality nd promptness in tho settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agen-ry, at option of insured. A. BOAEDMAK, Manager. "DELIA BL E IKDEMNiT^ A gainst Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OfT NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND MAKINE. Head Office—Prikckss-streft, Dunedin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING. DIRECTORS: James Anderson, Esq. ueorge Young, Esq. .Taints Curie, Esq. " L. Thoneman, Esq. David Baxter, Esq. G. F. Reid, Esq. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Store, Warehouses, Dwelling-houses, &c, at currentrates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on lmd or at sea, and either on valued or open Policies, on the most favourable erms. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurer will participate iv the Profits of the Company, GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province ot Auckland. Eoyal Insurance company FIRE DEPARTMENT. Risks on all description of property accepted as heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. Equitable claims will ever be liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. LIFE DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has been withdrawn, except as regards existing policies, GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. July 10, 1874. npHE NATIONAL YIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest tates. Auckland Branch Offices : 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Manages. T^IOT O R I A INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels akeu on favourable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSES promptly and BberaUy settled, either In Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON A. MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Queen-street. Qg QUEEN-STREET. ALEXANDER'S ~ GOLD and SILVER WATCHES By the best English and Continental makers, Are worthy of inspection. ALEXANDER'S GOLD CHaINB are of tho Newest pattern and guaranteed ALEXANDER'S LADIE3 SUITS are the _^ Latest, and choicest designs ALEXNDEaR'S ~ LOCKETS and NECKLETS Are the best ever imported. LEXANDER'S GENTS' and LADIES' RTKTGS Are very choice. ALEXANDER'S GENTS' SUITS and STUD 3 Are in great variety. ALEXANDER Guarantees every article purchased at his Shop, opposite Wyn^ham-street, A~LEXANDER Warrants every WATCH purchased from tim for two years A* LEXANDKR ~~ Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELECTRO PLATES ' *m CLOCKS



_____ B ______________a_e__—mE*mm——mma-—m [ Amusements. ' QTRAWBERRiES and CREAM! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! QTEAWBERRIES and CREAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only Od, and gathered every morning. Come all, and See th^so Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFEE always ready. The Merry-go-Eound for Children-FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rpHE DELICACY OF THE tf"~ SEASON. 0 H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W Fresh from the Garden three times daily, |2j AT 0 ROBERT BREWIN'S, W 02 NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, %°. QuEEN-STREET. i Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Style. ST E A W BEBBIIS! STRAWBERRIES! ! Everybody can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at George Smith's Strawberry Gardens, Hobson's Bridge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, nd close to the Newmarket Railway. Q R J C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son Just (Received per Waitangi, from london. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. WALTER EWEN, 74, Queen-street. "\7A\JXHALL TEA GARDENS* ..._„ V NORTH SHORE. To parties visiting the Shore for quiet pleasure, these beautiful Gardens are peculiarly adapted for the purpose Plenty of shade, fragrant Flowers, walks in abundance. Arbors in vaiious parts, Strings, excellent Croquet Lawn, having been renovated the last spring, and a place specially set apart' for those who may choose a game of Quoits. Tiio.y are within two minutes walk of the North Shore cricket ground, and close to the delightful beach on the Cheltenham side of the peninsula, Tea and other Refreshments on the shortest notice. STRAWBERRIES, with Cream from their own dairy. W. WELLS & SONS, PROPB.IETOR. PORTLAND CEMENT* FOR SALF, 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Sturge's PORTLAND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. TVT O T 1.0 E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years beg to inform our friends and customers that having completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising aU the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to supply our various brands ef Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office—Durham-street, Next door to Messrs JSoberton & Co. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. SEND FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, VVt,can Lane. mIM E B R FOR SA L % 250,000 EEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; tlso, at the Steam Sawmill, Whangapous. O. A. HABUB. JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A' FEW WEEKS. WATCHES AirT JEWELLERY OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION ■ m | ■. V E. B EC X Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. Be now invites his friends and the public to inspect his SIOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe, and which he now offeis them at gift prices. Ihe sale is a re.l one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de sigh of the goods, of the first quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. No profit wanted, the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new. English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment Mr H. G. PAYNE, who cas been in my employ for upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep : all Watches and Clocks nold or repaired in good order for the guaranteed time. All accounts must be sent in at once for nayment, and all outstanding accounts must be settled at once, or they Wsllbe handed over to a solicitor for recovery SPL.EN DID OPPORTUNITY FOR PURCHASING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, NEW YE ADR ' S GIFTS, 1 .AT 1.1 X BECK'S.