The Evening Star .

Vol. V.—- No. 1,409 ,

Auckland, N.Z. TUESDAY, AUGCJST 18, 1874

Pbicb: ONE PSNNK



. r^^^EAM TO SYDNEY . $- Ss^> £> ■ A..JS, « ...-WEDNESDAY, 19TH INSTANT "««-v*^.. •« AT 3 p.m. The'magiiificent steamship Cyphrenes, rt«n f°? Sj, 4f hoise -Pow<>r' GaptainT. Wood, will b %Tm£xz^ cyx io-mobrow ™- 9toZ?J?Ti Li aUDCh will leave the Watermen 1 For tXilht • conveyiDff Passengers and luggage cor treiglit or passage apply to . H ENDERSON & M ACFARLANE. J^gf^ gTEAM TO SYDNEY MvTeT^^'' The Australasian and Americai Mail Steamship Co,'a sp'endid Steamship Tartar, 3000 tons 400 horse-power, Captain J. Ferkiss, wil en-StreetWharf °n °r abOU For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. -sJ&lk A USTEALASIAN W^Whh*^ STEAM NAVIGATION IlMlliP'^S First-class Steamers. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND POETS. The splendid steamship Victoria, 2,100 tons, J. T. Dubrbll, Commander, expected on or about the 4th September, will leave three days after arrival." For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. is^ TpOB SYDNEY AND ;QrmlK|x J- Melbourne. ■fIHBK&SBSe? The fast and favourite s.s. Hero, Captain Lcoan, will sail as above on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, at 2 p.m. Passengers can be booked through to England, the Hero connecting with the Great Britain at Melbourne. Outward cargo will be received on board up to 10 a.m. on Thursday. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to CRUICESHANK & CO., High-street, Auckland, August 17,1874. *A£& 1? ° R MELBOURNE IfllP'v DIRECT. The Fine Ship MiUiades, 1,452 tons, R. A. Peb.b-.tt, Esq., Commander, will sail for the above port direct in stftw days. Has splendid saloon accommodation. For freight or passage, apply to OWEN & GEAHAM, Agents. Jk*k TMTANFKATJ STEAM fßtfgjh. JLXJL SERVICE. . Tarn O'Shanter Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, Awitu, and other Stations, carrying goods and passengers as follows:— Leaves Orehtmga. Returning from Waiuku, *c. Monday, 8 30 a.m. , Monday, high water "Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wedneiday, high water Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, high water Also, For Cornwalh's, Fuia, Paratuti, and Awitu Sawmills (weather permitting), every Friday, at 10 a.m. JAMES W. WALLER, Agent. Auckland, August 15, 1874. A UCKLAND AND NORTH QL SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The p.B. TAKAPUNA leaves Auckland for North Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9,10, 11, 12 a.m., and 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 p.m. NIGHT TRIPS.—B, 10, and 11. SUNDAY. —10.30 a.m. ;1,2,3, i, 5, and 6, p.m. Night, 8.30. Leaves North Shore-7. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. and 11.30 a.m ; snd 1, 2, 3, 4,5.15 p.m. At nigbt— 7.20, 8 30, and 10.30. The p.s. DEVONPORT lfiaves Auckland for Wood side during the week days at 8 15 and 11.15 a.m. ; 2 and 5.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a m.; 1.30, 2.45, and 6.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.45, snd 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5,30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland. May 7, 1874 Groceries. OU&AE!—CHEAP! CHEAP ! JOHN BLAIB, Grocer, 223, Queen-street, Auck land, begs to state ihat owing to the Refiners supply- Ing the trade liberally he is happy to say that the ' consumers will be benefltted by nearly Jd per ft. • This will be a great boon; but especially to the •wobkikg classes, who use so much of it. Along with this there is no beverage more pleasant, health ful, and refreshing than a cup of good stkotg tea. His STOCK of TEAS are carefully bought, and the value at the prices is not surpassed in the colonies : — TEA, common, Is 8d to 2s perlb TEA, strong and useful, 2s 2d to 2s 4d TEA. strong aad fine, 2s 6d to 2s 8d JOHN BLAIR'S Famous Mixture, Ss CAPIT/iL SUGAR, 4d, 4sd, 6d, and sid. JOHN BLAIB, TAMTLY GROCER AND TEA MERCHANT, Next Mr Sanders', Aimy and Navy Tailor. "13 P. SPENCER, FAMILY GROCER AVD PROVISION DEALER, COENER OF GBEY AND QUEEN-STREETS, Desires to call the special attention of Families to his SPLENDID STOCK OF TEAS, EX BECENT IMPORTATIONS. Having tlevoted considerable attention to blending Of TEAS the above can confidently recommend his present Stock as being unsurpassed by any In the Southern hemisphere. The best Brands are flavoured with the justly celebrated Flowery Kolow Round Leaf. Scented Orange Pekoe, acknowledgedlby connossieurs to be unequalled for PTTRITY, FLAVOUR, AND AROMA. GIVE IT A TRIAL. THE NEW SNOWFLAKE SUGAR, s£d. White as driven snow. ; AIL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY EXCELLENT. I■ Cnterbtjry prodtjck from the most k*?' CELEBRATED DAIRIES AND CURING -f^ ' ESTABLISHMENTS. • T ' R . V . TRY HIM. H I M



Business Oarda. ' J & J. SOPP ET, MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND c No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Whakf, Auckland. BONES Bought in any.Quantities for Cash. J. & J. SOPPET. GEOBGE BLACK & CO., "WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods A 1 ways in Stock PEEECE & G-EAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vailb's Butld.ikgs, Queen-street, Auckland. MISS NORMAN, teacher ok music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Home. AIiJN OOK B±&vTH &ii S, Soap & Cakdls Mantt].-ac:ttjkk:rs, CHAPEL STREBT, AUCKLAND. JO A it 8 0 JS f • Hoass and Land Agent, Eont and D»bt Collector, Stich'oury's Buildings, Queer: street. 808 G~H iL &EX 6. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP* CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. FISHER & CO. Wholesale, Bhlpplng, a»d Family Batcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Garee Live Pheasants forwatoed to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Fr.miiioa waited on in town or suburbs _ 8 X j~ N jfER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AND FO BT-hTBEET. Shop Fronts, Offlco Fittings, and all branches of the fa-gilding trade executed. JO R A I G, • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Eetail Cosl and firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wacgarri Coal, Ti-t cc Fire woe d (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hob art Town Palinsrs. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. Gis JN J: LJSMis JN ' b VLOT HJs » CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAR WOOD'S, Taixgs, Fkom Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Govornor Brovrne. P.B.—Gantleraan'* Clothwr Dyed STEAM BTSCUiT MANUFACTORY, HoilbON-KTUEKT. lOEI3SIO AKD GBOTTND SUGAR ALWAYS ON HAND W. E. WADDELL. TTC7 PH I I7L IP P S & SON, V V » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHAKTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors aud Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock aud Compass Glasses, Glazed Sa-i Doors, &c. Glass cut to Z3 and carefully packed. 12, Wvudharfl jtreet. riBBMANIO LLOYD 8. IKTERNATIONAI. CIASSIFICATION OF VESSELS. B. TON X S & CO., AGENTS. QADD LBEY &. HARNESS J. WISEMAN has received ex Jubilee, and has to arrive: - Horse Rugs, Kersey, Webs, Serge Collar Cloth, In laid and other Side Saddles, Girls' Saddles, Gents' Steeplechase, Hunting, and Stock Saddles, Brides, Ladies' and Gent's Safety Stirrups, Spurs, Whips, Thongs, Harness, Traces, Brushes, Burnishers. Car riage, Buggy, and Gig Mountains, &c. Also, Water' proof Cloth for bags and gaiters. J. W. has also on sale, some superior Auckland made Biding Paddles, with military pannels. All kinds of Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Country orders Fwill receive immediate attention. Tji BTABLI BHE 33 18 59. PIANOS 1 PIANOS! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at * HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Shortland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 26. Every nslrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purcbiw-1 free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired. Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. MUSIC WAEE HOUSE, WYNDHAM-STREET. Messrs J. BROWN & SONS. Have taken Temporary Premises in Wyndham-street (below the Herald office), and have now on sale a large and carefully-selected consignment of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Latest editions of cheap publications by Messrs Boosey, Chappell, and others. Pianos, Harmoniums, Violins, Flutes, and other instruments, by eminent makers, for sale at moderate prices. Instruments tuned and regulated to order. Open daily from 9 to 5. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS.—Just arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianoforte!!, by Bord, Ziegler, and other makers ; also, Harmon.'urus, all of which will be sold cheap. Pianofortes and flarmoniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, We'lesley-street A UOKLAND AND ONEHUNGA. JJL. COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and p>m' R. GILHAM. J\ E N T I S T E Y. MR. T. TRA OOKD, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakbiibld strbkt. Artificial Teeth, from One to * Full Set, In Oold or Vulcanite. niAEKB BB OTHERS' VoYAL W^A^SotWpHIO GALLERIES, ■ Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, FiraUlas, Po.tr^^B.V. to Life B*. ai CblMieß'p.rortifatß taken buUntMKQMI*



Business Cards. , J^EYEBS BBOTBERS & CO., merchants, shipping and commission agents, LITOHF ELD-STREET, OHRISTCHUKCH. MR EATTLDEB, Sols Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Cloaets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared 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 done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qnegn-atreet fA. CARD ] piAJSTOFOETE TUNING. ME H. 0. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmokium Totcer, (From Messrs Broadwond and Sods, and Messrs Alison and Sons, London.) Address: —Messrs Brown snd Son's Music Warehouse. C[ A M U E L W iHI *■_? Eouso, Land, and Commission Agent, Colleelor of Rents, Debta, Highway Rafcea, *o. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen »traot (three doors belo*r tho Union Bank.) T AMES BUTCHER, ft* C&rter, Contractor, >>c Good* cleared blci delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. OVEBLAKD MAIL PARCEL OFFICE, and Agency tor thk -t GLOBE PAECEL EXPRESS OF LOMDOK, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, Jun., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AOKNT. 01 L, 0 O LOU, GJLA & b - 4.ND PAPERHANGINGB. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENEF-AL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Nin to Bank of Nkw Zial J. HENDEKSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Load, Turpp, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makert' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock snd Corupa-.i QUasm Rrn«hot *n ■»«« Notices. rpHE CITY OF AUCKLAND JL DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT. RICHMOND, /ND 18, fnolllUSD-SHUIT, AND Snor.TLAND. Thames [E.STA"BUSHED A.D. 18G4] Ofiica Hours. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. WILLIAM EDGAR, While sincerely thanking the eentry and inhabitants) of Auckland ar.d its surroundings for the very liberal patronage accorded him during tlie past ten years, begs most respectfully to info m them that his new premises at Richmond are now completed, and being, as they are, on an extensive «cali>, and fitted wit'i the latest improvements, he is in a position to execute orders to any extent and in a very superior wsunu". W. E solieti the ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Pilk and Satin Urosses he , to be Cleaned or Dyed and Finished. Ostrich Feathers Cleaned, Curled or Dyed, in any Shade or Colour; Gentleman's Clothing Cleaned, Benewed or Dyed, i>nd Well-f ressed, and neatly Repaired atasl>art notice. Blankets Scoured at 2a per pair. Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. His sto';k of first-class Dyes are competed in all shades and colours, and all work entrusted to him will be unc er his immediate super vision and on an improved principle. Orders left at his City Establishment, 18, ShortlanfistreeS, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address at Receiving Oflice, 18, Shortland-strect DepOt. Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed or Cleaned and Pressed at the the Establishment. WILLIAM EDGAR, Dyer and Cleaner, 18,8hortland street: Works, Eichmond. T^TILIIAMS' PIKE KIKDLERS. ONE KINDLEE will light a fire without wood or coal. ONE KINDLES will boil a pint of water. ONE KINDLEK will cook a Easher of Bacon, Steak, or Chop. ONE KINDLEE will burn a quarter of an honr ONE KINDLEK revives a fire like magic. Manufactured only by CHAS. WILLIAMS, ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND, NEW I\4"RM, GAPDEN, AND FLOWER SEEDS, truo to name and of tho finest quality, at ROBERT BREWIN'S, EED AND PLANT DEPOT, 38, and 39, Markbt Hotjsb. O T I C B. We, the undersigned, iErated and Cordial Manu facturers, beg to inform our customers and the public generally that on and after this date a bottle account will be rendered monthly, showing the deficiencies, and such deficiencies will be charged for at the rate of 4s to 2s per dozen respectively. JOHN GREY GEOEGE TtTOROGOOD GEORGE GLEDHILL HENRY P. HVYDON JAMES HANLEY & CO. Auckland, August 6,t1874. TATJPIEI, f AIKATO. FOE SALE, a FA EM of 200 Acres, close to the Railway Station, Taupiri and almost entirely fenced by an impassable creek. For par.,:c ilars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-streat. rrr stubbing HAS A LARGE STOCK ov PIAN OS ON HAND BY VAKIOUS MAKERS. To be seen at his Residence, GRANT LODGE, PARNELL, Opposite J. W. Robinson's, Chemist. QBSEEYE LADIES. MRS MARLER is now doing on the shortest notice, in the best manner, at the lowest prices, and in all the newest designs, Dress-making, Mantle-making. Millinery, and Machine Work. Address Hobson-street, next to Mr Minetti"9, Baker. The Queen working a Sewing Machine on view outside. VTOTICE '0/3? EEMOVAL COOK & CLAYTON wish to notify to their Cus tomers and the public generally that they have RE MOVED to No 37,Wyndham-street, and will continue the Business which has for so many years been suc cessfully carried on by their Aunt (the late Mes Charles Lowson). They respectively invite the Ladies of Auckland to inspect their Millinery Depart ment and judge for themselves as to] quality, style, and price. COOK & CLAYTON. WYKDHAM AND ALB£BT-SIBEXZSJ|



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Mercbandise. •Koiivonajv so skhhi aarax "oi asratnrxxv "SSFSAOH OMWJTHS IVJiNHNIiNOO <INV MOdNTOT ISXM oq^ raoij A^pijaaßQ \NTIO 'AStJrSIJLW. 'remi 'AaKCTHR • 'SlffOd 'sitoijs awY esr*iLAi &o IHSRJIHS HSI3J V '.MoatfC! tcols 'SHaviniw xa 'aAisiry ox •sxraus ofisrv satfiM. ■ so soois aaxoaias-ATinaa'aYO v 'awoa: ill stavh saaiHoawi a^T sHar<mHS pRTME BAKESS' FLOUR. 200 tons guaranteed quality, ex late arrivals. • L ees and Moore'g T> E E3EBVED M BATS. A large supply always on hand. B. TONES & CO., Wholesale Agents. Q X 8 A L B, NOW LANDING, EX VICTORIA, 50 BALES LUCERNE HAY. GEO. W. BINNEY. ANDBEBON'S PATENT PELTS FOR SHEATHING, ROOFING, ETC., AND NON-CONDUCTING HAIR PELT FOB COVERING BOILERS AND STEAM PIPES. Sole Agents for Auckland : T. H. HALL & CO. pi I N E S T DUNEDIN AND OAMARU PLOUB, IN BACKS AND BAOS. OATMEAL CHEESE KEG BUTTER, T. H. HALL A CO., WYNDHAM STREET. JT O T I 0 E. J. HOPKINS, Gratefully acknowledging the kindness of his friends, gives notice that in addition to his MEDICAL HALL is UPPER QUEEN STREET He has opened the Shop latnly occupied by Mr A. M. WILLIAMS, at. the Junction of Queen and Gbxt-stbxbts, |a.s a. DRUG DEPOT AND HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY. pEESERVED PRESH MULLET. MESSRS. ROBERT PEACE & SONS, OP KAIPARA, Having RE - COMMENCED the preparation of FRE3H MULLET on the most approved principle are now in a position to supply orders for any quantity. Their brand is packed in tins containing each lib NET WEIGHT. By their mode of preparation, toe full flavour of the Pish is retained. It is cheaper than Salmon, and necessarily fresher, and is par ticularly recommended to persons of weak digestion. Bold by all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province. I Wholesale Aqest : H. B. MORTON, CUSTOM HOUSE-STEEET. TIT ACFINBBT OIL. Pour oaaki of the very besfi, ex Wave uaen, from J London. *^% iCoQmu wx &0V



Boots and Shoes. JJ O T I 0 E. A RISE IN LEATHER. GREAT DEDUCTION IN BOOTS ! C. BBOOKEB IS SELLING HIS STOCK or ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES UNDER COST PRICE! CALL EARLY AS SHOE LEATHER IS ON THE RISE. i3S" Note the Address: — 0. BEOOKES, BLUE BOOT, No. 5, New Buildings, WBLLESLEY STREET, Near the New Market-house. P I HE! ~F IKE! EIRE! BOOTS! BOOTS 1 BOOTS 1 As all the INSURANCE? OFFICES have refused to insure our Stock in this block of buildings I am determined to clear out all my Stock at any sacrifice. 15 0 PAIRS WOMEN'S SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS, MEN'S 6c CHILDREN'S BOOTS, AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. tW Note thb Abdbess :— 88, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Mr Howden's), W. BROWNHILL. A NOT HER GREAT FIRE! ENORMOUS REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES. In consequence of not being able to effect any insurance on my Stock on account of the great risk—besides notice h<:s been given to take the buildings down, therefore T. ELLISON WILL CLEAR OFF HIS WHOLE STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT ENORMOUSLY LOW PRICES! BSar As the STOCK has to be cleared out in a few weeks the public may rely upon getting BARGAINS at this GREAT SALE. MAIDS' KID BOOTS from 2s 6d per pair, Ko 2 GIRLS', WHITE BOOTS, high heels, 4s 6d per pair. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. Miscellaneous p HOTOGKRAPHIC NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs'to intimate to his friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business n the premises lately occupied by J. Cobbktt, Post ffice Side, Shortland-street. QHINI WAREHOUSE. The undersigned has opened in one of the NEW BUILDINGS, (Next to the Anchor Hotel), With a choice selection of the undermentioned Goods. EX DORETTE, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE. EX JUBILEE, CUT AND PRESSED GLASSWARE. EX ROOPARELL, TOILET AND DINNER WARE. EX LOCH AWE, OPAL CHIMNIES, ETC. TO ARRIVE PER JAME3 WISHART, . CHAMPAGNE AND WINE GLASSES, LAMP, AND FITTINGS, ETC. Also, PER FERNDALK, 18 PACKAGES OF. ASSORTED WARE, Full particulars ol which will appear in a future issue. JAMES B. FRANCIS, j ' QUEEN-STREET ■■ ■■ Money- j j ■ / MONET TO I/END, in; large and small sums, a/ lowlrates of interest.—Applj 0 EIJOTI MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortlandjß^reet MONEY to 1 i?d, in large or smal sums, at a very q rate of interest—Apply ti Mr Laishley, Solicitor, U. street. ONEY TO LEND onfirst-clasi traAoU Movxity, at lon^ktMtflatmtMk.- O.DT«. BhoitUndlirw -... /



Hotels. ALBERT HOT EL, QUEEN-STREET. JAMES STEWART; (Late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street), Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and the public that the above centrally-situated Hotel IS NOW OPENED. A COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL The costly building commends itself as a praiseworthy addition to the street architecture of the city, being at once el-gant, substantial, and business-like, while the interior arrangements are so contrived as to Insuro to the traveller or to the family en route IUI the comforts and conveniences of a home. THE SLEEPING AND~PRIVATE APARTMENTS Are lofty, airy, and furnished in a most superior and costly style. THE PUBLIC ROOMS Are fitted with every regard to the requirements of visitors. A HANDSOME BILLIARD-ROOM To b« furnished with one of Allcock's best tableS| to arrive per Hero. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS. LUNCHEON Will be laid In the" spacious Dining-room upstairs between the hours of TWJ&LVJS AND TWO O'CLOCK. THE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT .; Will be under J S.s own personal care, and from his long experience and thorough kaowledg* of the trade families and others favouring him with orders uay rest assured that none but the bast and purest brands will be kept ia stock. • ' Orders for single bottles or more punctually delivered. " " . N.&—Hot Coffee, Sandwiches, &0., at the Bar. pLAEBNCE HOT El/, EDEN CRESCENT, OFFICIAL BAY, . Auckland. . ' ■ ;;~ The Proprietor of the above Hotel beg* to call the attention of Visitors and Residents to its healthy and picturesque position. Also, to the good accommoda° tion, first-class table, and the moderate charges. B. C. HAYLES. £1100 <£1106 OCCIDENTAL . SWEEPSTAKE ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, ■ , To be Drawn on or about ■ '.'->' 31st OCTOBE ft; £ ■ '■:.:<, , 1100 Members ay £l Bach. Prizes: 100 tickets in J. J. Mxllkb's Melbourne Sweep of £2000, with a Ist prize of £1000 2nd p.' £400, 3rd of £150, and £450 to be divided between starters and no i-starters, to be distributed ns follows, viz.:— 80 tickets to the first number drawn from the.box; 30 tickets to the last number drawn, and two prizes, of 20 tickess each, thereby giving the first anfl lad"number drawn a chance of winning the first prize ik ekch sweep, the balance of the money to be paid to first horse 50 per cent; second horse, 25 percent; third horse. 10 per cent; and 15 per cent to be divided between starters md non-starters. EDWARD PEBKTNB, Proprietor. N.B. — Sweeps on the ahove will take olace on Friday and Saturday Evenings. Single and Double event Eooks on the Melbourne Cup; also, a Place Book. Odds laid, fbomiwinii pounds to hau- A-CKOYrfl. On and after WEDNESDAY. 12th instant, the Cafe will be open until 12 o'clock 'p.m., except Sundays. OTICE.— John Sceats, late of the i? British," havii. g purchased the Royal George Hotel, at Newmarfw and completed extensive alterations, invites his to> n and countrr fricrds to pay him a visit in his newqi-iTterp. Good Beds.Single or Double Good Stabling. Board and Lodging at the most reasonable rates. N.B.—""able d'Hote Dailyfrora Ito2 pm. . - ; ''"''', P SINCE ABTHTTR HOTEL, CORKER OF HOBSON AND WELLESLEY-STREETS., . H. OR,A M, PROPR IE ,T S^. (late Steward Northern Club). This Hotel having undergone a thorough repair, the Proprietor can with confidence offer to Boarders and Visitors ACCOMMOD ATION, Combined with good attendance and a comfortable home, . ... EQUAL TO ANY IN NEW ZEALAND. ;£ . WINES AND SPIRITS. In this department HO *s long experience and knowledge will be a sufficient guarantee to *ecnre to his friends and the public generally the best brands. TO LOVER * OF THE CUE. . . •■*.■:? A Bagatelle-Billiard Table, made to order, will arrive in a few weeks from the firm of Alcock and Co. ALES and STOUTS, English and Colonial, always on hand. By strict attention to business H. ORAM desires to gain a fair share of publio patronage. THHAMBS HO TEX AUCKLAND, Corner of Quibn-btrkkt and the Whaef. Proprietor R GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). This well-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the 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 Bhower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two Is un eaualled in the Colony for its selection of 'rthe choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage ot the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OF WINES and the Finest Bratds of SPIRITS and OIGABS are alone supplied. English and Colonial ALES and STODT on draught or in bottle. ■ROYAL MAIL HOTEL >c VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. A. OAIRNS,, /'■<"%. (Late Chief Steward of the s.s. Wellington; and Mail Steamer Nebraska), - - lOUB i Has much pleasuia in intimating to his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, which i has been; entirely renovated throughout and newly i furnished. . . , - , ■ •;•,■/ ii 11 il&miUes and Travellers will find the utmost l: accommodation, combined with cleanliness, civility, n and comfort. ■. • \ ~ ''. ■\ A .TABLE DE HOTE AT ONE O'CLOCK. k *BSTHS-'Hot, Cold, »nd Shower. 1 The BILLIARD ROOM, which is acknowledged to J be the best in the colonies, ia fitted with two flrst class tahU-8, complete and handsomely Furnished, ana " is still under the supervision of Mr Mwurow. » Nbnebut the ohoieent brands ot Wines, Spirit* - Ac, k«pt in stock. , ▲ Ni*hi_Portei|ln»»ttendftnc».