The Evening Star.

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Auckland, KZ., SATUKDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1874.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



YORK FiiANclscC 'Tie Steamship Cyplirenes 2,500 tons. Thomas Wood Command.. „„ t j Thursday. December 24, wllUe^e ?nr w XPf C, ted Ot Ean JVancisco six hour, after arrival Honolulu an< ft* freight or passage and all particuiars apply to H. M. JERVIS, Cerent. ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDKELDS. The splendid Mail steamship For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to . -H- M^JERVIS, T?IESi' SHIP FOR H|ppPi|k. LONDOJST. "C ~~" « Thß favourite regular Trader . City of Auckland, Sv^Tuic^SaSr 8 a" het Carg° "W-.^l An experienced surgeon has been engaged Only one cabin now to let iv the saloon. " 7 For passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5,1874. rgs^. -fj- E JS r & V ELLIOTT j£3Kl9§|w J_i. MAP.INE SURVEYOR, J^^O» LICENSED RECEIVER, & FOE ritTTTr'^i WASDISG AGENT. Lessee of Bonded Store " 0." for Goods Warehoused for Transhipment or for Examination. «enouaea te^ Customs and Shipping Busineas promptly at- Agent to the NZ. Parcela Convey %ce ot London. Office : Queen street Wharf ASk Tj^OS SAfr IBAI- c i s c o. The Splendid Clipper Ship Oondoren 2.000 tons, Classed 3-3f L 15, French Veritas Captain A. E. .Neiglick, will leave for above port on or about 22nd instant. Her accommodation for pa3Ssngers is unsurpassed. BW freight or passage apply to Captain Heiglick, on board; or to HENDERSON & MACFARLANB. -jj\*. A FCKLA2«D AND «EM«rf^v CX NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). The Mteamer leaves Auckland for Woodside during the week days at 8.15 and 11.16 a.m. ; 2 and 6.10 p.m. On Sunday at 9.45 a.m.; 1.80, 2.46, and 5.1 p.m. Leaves Woodside on weekdays at 8.45, and 11.45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Sundays at 10.15 a.m.; 2, 3.15, and 5.30 p.m. The Steamer leaves Auckland for North Shore Shore during the week days at 7.30, 9, 10,11, 12 a.m., and 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6.30, 6, and 6.30 p.m. Leaves North Shore-7, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,11.30 a.m. ; and 1, 1 30, 2, 3.30, 4, 6.5, and 6 p.m. Night Trips leave Auckland—B,lo, and 1L Saturday boat leaves atl instead of 12.30. Sunday leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. ; 1.30, 2.30, 3, 3 30,4, 4.30, 5.30, 6, and 630 p.m. Night—B.3o. Leaves North Shore 9.30, 10, 12 30 a.m. ; and 1, 2, 3, 3 30, 4, 4.30, 5. and 6 pm. MgHt, 8. The 1.30 trip to Devonport Wharf Nora.—The 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., and 5.5 p m. trips from Devonport Wnarf, and the 7.30 and 9 a.m., and 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. trips from Auckland to Devonport Wharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. MUSICAL NOTIC E. H. C?CKSEY, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED I\ftOM WAKEFIELD-STREET 240, QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends and the public generally that he has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and SrATIOJSERY. and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodic*!*, Ac , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large and choice selection cf the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment system. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Conceitinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other instruments ; also, choice Roman and Bnglish Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular Music. ' H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] A TJCEXAND and ONERUNG-A J\. COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehunga: Leave Auckland : 8 am. 10 am -9 a.m. 12 noon 12.30 p m. 4 P-m ---2 p.m. , ° P-m> Saturday Nights: 0.30 11-30 pAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for * 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooma Paperhangings for Dining-rooms PaperhaDgings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms PaperhangiDgs 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 Gilt Mouldings for Ro-^m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Cail IsiTsEie Thbm ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glas3, both plain anl ornamental. In fact everything required in the painting trade Is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, ' PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, <ko., 28, AND 30, VIOTOBIA-SXaEKT, rh, OOL OE, GrLAS B 4ND PAPBBHABTGINGS. HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Naxx io Bane or Nnr Zkaiand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Le&d.Tnrpj, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makera* Varnishes, Calico Sorim, Clock and Compass (rIaUNM Branhe« &0.. *C. Wf COLONIA.L INDUBTBY. Cast Iron Ornamental Gray« Fences and Palisadoes Bade at S. BROWN & SON'S BTOVE GRAT FOUNDRY, Victoria and Albert-streets. Persons intending to replace decayed wood fences or erect new ones, are especially invited to infpect he above without delay. Houses and Ships' STOVKS always on hand.



Bn&iross Cards. gOOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A ISAACS ■*■-*-• PLTTMBER, GA3JFITrER, ' AND WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witii the trade. HIGH- STREET, Near Vviaxv Lane, A ncmro. J> 1 A." JN O J? O 14 T & ~YW^JN~Q. MS. H. O. BROWN, PIA.NOPO.UTE AND HaRMOKIUM TUNER. from .Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and.Son's Music Warehouse. R B. CO p ~^i PROFESS®R OP THE VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND EKGLI3H CONCERTINA, KiRANGARAPB ROAD, NEWTON. N.B —A few good instruments FOR SALE. ±*upila attended at their own residence if required, Tames btjtc her, ** CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the SHORTS ST VOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay ojt Islakd Coals. Also, Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASON ABLE RATES. & JSOH.es BItAQK & CO., "WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURES 8, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PEEE 0 B & &EAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pOBTLAIND OEM.BNI 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. MI 8 3 NOEM AN, ■rEACHKR OP MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WAKNOOK BHOT:ti.£M8 t * v Soap h Candle MANmrAOTTTBEBS, CHAP EL STREET, AUCKLAND. JO A E S O B, • House and Land Agont, Bent and Debt Dollecior, Stlchbury'* Buildings. Queen utreot. e.B O E G- B ~K~K BB 8, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tsllow. Ta card ] 8 AMU EL WELLS House, Land, and Commisrion Agont, OoJlector 3f Rentis, Dabts, Highway Ratoa, &c Loans inranged. Office: 129, Queen itreot ftbree (toons below the Union Bank.^ I 0 R A 1 Gt, «l • FORWABDINa AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tvee Firewood (out and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. W1 £M 1 L LIPPB A SUM, * OIL, COLOR, find GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanjtfngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Lea!, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Masses, Glazed ash Doors, tko. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, "Wyndham jtreat. I>O^ES ! EONEeS! BOFE8! Bonght in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. fc J. SOPPET. THE [Misses Tetttenbeeg beg most respectfully to inform parents snd tie public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Appliqne Guepure Embri idery, "Wool, and all kinds of Faocy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, afec—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. WE. HATWA ED' fr CHEAP'BEDOItfG UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEREET, (Next to Que<- i-street Comer). Residence and Hb Corner of Pitt and Grey I streets. j & jT BOPPBI MILLERS, Frmsman's Bay Stbam Mills, AND No 8, LOWER QUEEN STREET, Wharf, Auckland. JJBHTIBTBT. MR. T. TR A FFOKD, SURGBON DENTIST, Wakktibld sibk»t. AjrtlficSal Teeth, from One to a Fall Set, In Gold or VtilchibHo. _^ CLARKE BHOTHERS' (LATE CROWBTE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instaneously. BMIfLBMBK'S OLOTHBS OLBANKD. ALTBBBD KBPAIBBD, akd. PKBBSED RwOQ B , S> Tuami From Melbourne. AS, Hob«on-rtreet, near the Governor Bsrown*. P.S.—Gentlemen'* Clothaß Drod Money- MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply o ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. . .— _—— ———— MONEY TO LIND in large or smaUJsums, atf-very low rate of interest.— ApplF to MrLaishley, Solicitor, High-street |



Business Oards. I J)^ EVI TT, GUiS-MAKBB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. ■Blasting Powder, and Fuze, shooting and Fishing PIANOFORTES AND ■*■ HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debaiu, and other makers. Aho Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome itnglish Pianoforte, in -walnut c-se to be solcl at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repahed in town or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley sueet, near Hobson-street. lip FAULDSE, Sol© Contractor to XVX. tiie City Council for the Emptying of flarih- CJosets, Privy Boies, Coasplt3, &c, ia" prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above ,?I sons desirin St 0 haVB tke said, places attended tc, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have thy same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with tho Inspector of Nuisances, Cit? Council Office, Quean-3f.reftt FISHM 3 & o O Wholesale, Shipping, asd JansUy Butcher QnGßn street, corner of Dnrhuua asrosi, Aucfe and. Poultry of all kinds diesaed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Bq«2 on sale in large quantities. H.B.—lSsalers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts oi the Colony upon receipt of order, iteinuina waited on in town Of subarxs. jglj TAN 10 MEDICI N~E~S. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL, CHEMIST, VICTOItIA.-STH.EET. I! B~K~ I JST IS E R • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINKB Vulcan Lane, AND POBI-SIKSSI. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the bulldlnK trade executed. OIT ~Y B~X X E ITy AN7J STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBHO N-BTKKKX. ICKINO AKD GROUND SUGAR ALWAYS OK HaHD W. R. WADDELL. A L F X JS D Ali IS V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Bidlbv and Son, Lovdo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND _ JBiWTCTXKR. WTO. g A^ D D~ L JS R Y. J. WISEMAN Has on hsad a Large Stock of Plough, Dray, and Hpring 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 Knglish-mado Ladies' and Gent's Saddles of various descriptions. Bridles in great variety. Stable Requisites of every kind. TAMBB B. EKANCIS, t3 JMrORTUR OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that he is now established in one of those new buildings, No. 22 , QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite His Latk Prbmibes), where he is opening the following Shipments of Goods :— ExFERNDALE: Extra-cut Tumblers and Wine Glasses, for public and private houses: 200 dozen Enamelled and Gilt China Mugs, Hand Vases (something new.) Ex CITY OP AUCKLAND : White and Gold Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Rock ingham and Lustric Teapots, &c. Ep OXFOi-D- White and Gold and BluefigUTed breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe sCaraffe *nd Cops, 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 THjfl HYDASPirs : Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division (something new). PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Ttjnbr tfhJfiS" Mk H.R.H. the Dttke bst Appointment vP^mw 0F EI)INBaIIGH' MESSRS. J, BROWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, HopJdnson, Allison and Sons, Kirkvian, Chappell Bikd, d;c , eftc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by th 3 very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of the^e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tnner 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. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNESTREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTEES. Every kind of Stone and General Thtilder's work executed to order on the shortest notice. Of the best materials and workmanship, and at the LOWJiSr POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—-Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. C"~~H~EAP SADDLEEI AND HARNESS. The Undersigned has alw»ys on hand, and to arrive per Hydaspes, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Combs. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. _ M ... . Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rares. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Koyal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town.j direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES,



Kerosene. if % DEVOE'B BBILLIANT Olb Is now universally recogrnzed 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 I4gh'c. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro peny against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DBVAB'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA, of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe'a BRILLIANT OIL >s 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. I To GEOCEKS & DEALEES. O 00 O QD O 0 (A p°i ' ° 2 CO WH o w g rt oa !? «g o gg Xl S fa 3 H w%a 1 o Sr * 2 H .p H S w O ft S'' W-> <, g W tar m • to w S p S g o S3



J^ SHIPMBJNI OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q W SALE BY THE UNDEKSiaNHD— FIJNE3T QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PJBARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS PINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HA L L A CO. QE'DEES EEOEIYED POP. AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HA L L & C 0., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STJIEEiT. O|^ KEG S~N~E"\V SYDNEY BUTTEE. T. H. HALL & CO. TL> APEisHAN Gl iH GS, OiLJS , -t COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERH ANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and Knglish Decora tions and Borders, selected exprissiy for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARWISUKS—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNTiiilUS—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' .Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. Unglish and Colonial Glue. GLAS-—Polishen and Rough Plate, .Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have now made a considerable leduction in price. PAINT.S—White Lead in large and sm>ill packages, Zinc, White, Staining colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrnsive, etc COLOU.tIB-Dry in every variety. OILS Boilfld and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—In case 3 and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYN D H A M-S TR S ET. Insurance. rjiflE b6 U TJbL ~~ .8141 TlSfi FIRE AND'MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY; OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000, UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the beat proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known f> r liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of insured. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. BELIA BLE IWDEMNIT* /gainst Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OB1 NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION .STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, . PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic featnres of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street OTAND A E. D INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND MA.RINE. Head Office—Princess-street, Dunedin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING. DIRECTORS: James Anderson, Esq. lieorge Young, Esq. James Curie, Esq. L. Thoneman, Esq. David Baxter, Esq. G. F. Reid, Esq. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Store, "Warehouses, Dwelling-houses, &c, atcurrentrates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either on Vidued 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 in the Profits of the Company, GEO. W. BINiNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. DOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIBE 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. VVM. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. July 10, 1874^ npiiE WATIOJESAiTIIiUB 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 rates. ; Auckland Branch Offices : I 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, local Mans get. TT I C T O R JL A INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels aken on favourable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bale. LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either In Great Britain or in the Colonies. 1 HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 2C, Queen-itre«k



Hotels. \"pHA ME S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, CORNEB OF QtJEEN-STKSST AND THE WHABF. 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 Be<'.-rooms, with every convenience. ■ BATHS-Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from orio to two is un equalled in the Colony for it 3 selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. In the RESTAURA.NT, on the jrronnd floor, MTCALP can bo obtained at all hours of the day. Tho CHOICEST OF WINES and the Finest Brands of SPIKITS and CIGARS arc alone supplied. .English and Colonial ALES and STOUT on draught or in bottlo. TTOTEL TO LET. A first-rate country Hotel to be let, doing a large and Drofititble cash business,—Apply to T. FOKDYCE. Bottler, Fort street, Drapery. 'W 0. D E N N E S Begs to inform the Ladifs of Auckland and vicinity, that he has JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON Per Hydaspes, And intends OPENING on SATURDAY, sth DECEMBER, TII3 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 tha 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. W. C. DTSNNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVEKY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND L DBESSMAKING MADE UP AT THE SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. T M. McLACIiLAF 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s'6d per yard ) lyd. Jjloor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard f J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard ) J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 23 6d per yard) Ivd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard I J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLESLET-STBEET •yrr E HAVE OPENED Pkb Ship Hydaspes: 2 2 CASES OJP MEN' 3 AND BOY'S CLOTHING, PANAMA HATS, FELT DO, iv M^n's and Youth's Sizes. J. COSGRAVE & CO., IMPORTERS, T¥TE ARE NOW SHOWING V OUR MAIL GOODS Received pc b s. s. Heb o, Consisting of COSTUMES, PABIS BONNETS, TRIMMED HATS, MANTLES, . FEATHERS, FLOAVERS, GLOVES, <&c, &c, &c. ; Also, 72 CASES Per Zealandia, Comprising— PRINTS, DRESSES, and MANCHEST GOODS J. COSGRAVE & CO. rjOMPULSOEY SALE AT THE CITY HALL, (Latk A. Linabtjkt and Co. A SALE OF DRAPERY, MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, MATTINGS FURNISHINGS Of evary description WILL TAKE PLAGE AT THE CITY HALL, ON SATURDAY, 24th OCTOBER, And will continue for ONE MONTH/ After which tho itoldue of the STOCK will be ttld by Tender.



j Amusements. HENDERSON '3 MILL EACES. The Annual Race Meeting will be held on the Mill Course on the 26th instant, BOXtKG DAY. Programme in future advertisement. STKAWBEERiES and CBE&.M! AT WILLOW GEOVE, BEACH ROAD, NORTH SHORE. TEA, COFFEE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! STE AWB SERIES and CEEAM AT ELLERLIE GARDENS, Only 6d, and gathered every morning. Coma all, and See these Beautiful Gardens TEA and COFFEE always ready. The Herry-go-Ronnd for Children— FREE The Gardens are the fashionable Saturday promenade. rjpHE DELICACY OF THE tf SEASON. B H STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM W Fresh from the Garden three times daily, & AX .« £> ROBERT BRE WIN'S, W OD NEXT SIBBIN'S CORNER MART, «m QUEBN-STBEET. Wedding, Ball, and other Bouquets, London Stylo. STE A W BEEEIES! 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. ?y R I C X E T. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THIS SEASON'S GOODS, Manufactured by E. J. Page, and Duke and Son Just ißkceived per Waitakgi, FKOM IiONDQS. HAVING ARRIVED LATE, WILL BE SOLD OfIJSAP. jjgWALTER EWEN, 74, Qtteev-steeet. • T7AUXHALL TEA GARDENS, V NORTH SHORE. To parlies 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 va> ious parts. Swings, excellent Croquet Lawn, haying 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 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, Pboprtbtob. "008 the Benefit of the Catholic community, and to supply a want long felt by the Catholics of the province, the undersigned begs to intimate that he has OPENED AN ESTABLISHMENT Next to Messrs Hewin Bros., CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STKEET, For the Sale of Catholic Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pictures, &c, &c, And hopes the cause will meet with that patronage and support it deserves. STATIONERY AND SCHOOL BOOKS. JAMES FLYNN. O T I C E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND C AND US WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last t« elve years beg to inform our friends and customers that having completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to supply our various brands ef Soap and Candles of the very loeat quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Richmond, Cox's Cheek. . Office—Durham-street, Next door to Messrs Roberton & Co. pHEISTMAS PRESENTS' MY NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the beat makers, IS NOW READY. SEND FOB ONX. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE PITTING SHOP, Vttlcak Lane. ______ rp~~ I M B B R FO It S~A LX, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBEE, At the Yard, Sritomart Road. ' Twieli loaded witk deap&tob j *Im, tttho Staun (tawttiU, Whuckpoui. 0. A. HAKUB.