The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1>558i -j

Auckland, KZ., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



Skipping. jjjk^. fIVEHLAND MAIL SaSWiflB Zealand 'for A^STofffi The Splendid Steamship Macgregor, 3,500 tons, H Grainger, Commander is anDointed to leave for Honolulu and San Franchco tmWS February 19, at noon, «•«*.« ™ For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, . Igent. I."VAv MEW ZEALAND g com- Foe New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton "Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago- TRANSHIPPING AT WELLINGTON FOR Wa pganui, Napier, and Poveety Bay • and at Nelson, fok Westpoet, Grey' mouth, and hokitika. The S.s. WELLINGTON, on THURSDAY, the 11th instant. Time-table fob February : 16th, s.s. Phoebe 19th, s.s. Ladybird | . , 23rd, s.s. TaranaM J" As above. Ist March, s.s. Wellington J For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents £-££*. J^ 0R LOJSDON DIRECT. JM^YjjTg?s^' To Follow the City or The fine Iron Clipper Glenlora, 764 tons,. having 7CO tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage <*pply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. A TJCKLAN-D REGATTA CLUB. ! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, on TUESDAY, 9th instant, at 8 p.m. Business: To receive Balance-sheet, elect Com mittee, &c. Subscribers of not less than £1 are entitled to all the privileges of membership. THOS. HENDERSON, Jtjn., Hon. See. TAND TRANSFER ACT •*^ NOTICES. !N]^Q?ICE is hereby given, that the several parcels of land hereinafter described will be brotight under the provisions of " The Land Transfer Act, 1870," unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same in each case, on or before 20th March, 1875 :— Robebt Chisholm.—Allotments 5, 6, 7,14,15, and 62, Parish of Titirangi, County of Eden, Nob. 803 to 807. John Edson and Joseph Horneb Fletcher, Trustees under the will of James Green, de ceased. — Part of allotment 1, Section 10, Suburbs of Auckland, No. 812. William Bibd Thomas.—Allotment 181, Parish of Pukete, County of Waikato ; also, Allotment 68, Town of TTihiTrihi, in said County, No. 814. Fbedebick James Somebfteld. —Suburban allot ment 33, Section 1, Parish of Takapuna, County of Eden, No. 808. Willlam Adair.—Lot 14, of subdivision of allot ment G, Section 15. Suburbs of Auckland, Symonds-street, No. 811. Diagrams may be Inspected at this office. Dated this sth day of February, 1875, at the Lands Registry Office, Auckland. GEO/B. DAVY, District Land Registrar. p O R SALE, VALUABLE MANURE. .; About 80 loads of STREET SWEEPINGS, at Is per load, suitable for Gardens, especially on Clay Boa—Apply to City Surveyor office, Canada Buil dings, Queen-street. City|Council Offices, Auckland, January 26,1875. TT is hereby notified.it is theinten tion of the. City Council to fix the Levels o NELSON-STREET, between Victoria and Wyndham streets. Plans may be seen in the City Council Surveyor's Office, and all persons interested in the intended works or likely to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard before the Council, at a Meeting to be held on MON DAY, Ist March next. P. A. PHILIPS, : • Town Clerk. 1 ; TENDERS FOR DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS. City Surveyor's Office, _ February 5, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 10th instant, for the Purchase and Removal of a two stoiied Timber Building, with double Chimneys, •ituate in Morton-street, known as " Noah s ArK. * Conditions can be seen at this office. W. ANDERSON, City Surveyor. A BARGAIN to be had for £90 **■ Cash — Seven-roomed House in thorough Wpair in ParnelL ON SALE, New Potatoes, wry chea , in any quantity up to 20 toni: Several Good Hack Horses for sale. , . „ ,„ Beveral good Btalls to be Let in the Market House «low rents. Storage for goods of every description at low rates. Appl r to K. O. GKEENWOOD, General Commission Agent, Market House. ■pHOTOGRAPBS ! PHOTOGRAPHS r . jtr st opened, A CASE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHOTO GRAPfIa EVER IMPOETED INTO ~ AUCKLAND, Vc 0 L O,V KB D AN D P '•*-'• * N»., \ Banging in price, from.6d to 80s.. ' X liberal discount allowed to the Trade. edward""waytb, Qtntßir.n*iti!KT, AvaViiAttv-



BtigSae«s G&rdia. BOOKS B' OU H D PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED .AJsTD MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, Durham-street. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always i n stock. Sole Manufac turers of the Seamless Watertight, specially adapted lor the Chinemuriand Thames trade BLACK & CO. A A 8 A,. A:.O S, • PLTTMBER, GASFITTER, AN{> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laojuered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wits the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Vulo.vn Lane, Auckland. iAJNOJ? OJi T"^ TUJN I JSf «-. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmokitjm Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. Tames b v t.ch e~r, W CARTER, CO^TRA.CTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the RHORTKST NOTICE: BALLAST SUPPi-IHD. Ne"woasti,e and Bay of Island Coals. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. PBEEOE & GiiAEAI, NATIVE LAND AGKNTS. SURVKYOR3, &c. No 5, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, p-OETLA PTD CEMENT; 300 CASKS ON SALE, And all- kinds Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victor ia-strbkt East. 1 B -'J N O B M A X, rEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. A R NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Rl'-HM .NO, COX'S CRBKK. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. | 0 A. ''■ i* ' i! 1 8 l> IN, *■ * Hours ftticl Land Agent, Sent and Debt Collector, Siichbury'n Buildings, Queen street E O JbL Q- JB AREJi S. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANI.DB WORKS. Cash Buyerc of Tallow. [■*■ card ] BA M H E L WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Ratea, *c Loani arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doou below the Union Bank.) ■;■ \ JO R A I Gr, • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palinga. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WFHILLIPPB & SON, 9 OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Bcrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr > Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed as- Doors, <3rc. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOIXSR Vuloas Lank, AND FOBT-STBBBX. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. T>OSEB ! BONE 8! BONB8! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queon -Btreet> by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenbebg , beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give jessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embroidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Ordera executed for Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. WB. HAY WAIED'^ CHEAP BEDDTNG UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM SEKEB'.T, (Next to Qne' >street Corner): Residence and Bbop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. - , ■ :.T •-■ J. ■ S O PE T, MILLBKS, Frbeman's Bat.Stkam Mills, No 8, WEB TuEEN STBKBT, Wharb1 Attoki.ani>. j\ 3 N T 1 ■>;,■■•, .jB, T. MR T. TEAS FO ED, SUBOKON DENTIST, . WAX »» I »^_^ B■" * 4HJM.I Teeth, ftgj^™ 1 OLARKB -B BOTH'B-B&1 ROYAL FI^IRTpTo^OaRAPHIC CaJLLERIES, (Opp ite Union Bank), __ QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Children's Portra taken instantaneonsly. kn^wn THAT ROULLION'S JOBEPHINE KID GrLOVEf AT 3s 6d PER PAIR, Arts ro bk Obtained, at .. ; DYSON'S TEMPORARY ***f**^A'£ Opposite the City Hall. -"- '. i ■ " Money* -______—— Tr^TvSjfi^"7??)!^^^ on first-clas M^ehl S4^ow, a tes of merest.- R. C. Dyer, flhortland-street. —_ ITiFfVNEY 5b LEND, in large an MOTSTET TO^WD in larg^ c



■_ Business Cards. : T\ R AX EX. YOUNG -*-' Having succeeded to the late DrJ. X Nicholson fees daily at his ; evidence, }< iiraugahape Koad, from 8 till 9.30 a.m.,, and at 9 « m . Dr YOUKGalfco attends at air Wait's* dispensary, kymonds-street. every ruomirg, m 9 30, and in Onehunga, at Mr Gillman's, on Taesdiiys, Ihursdays and Saturdays, at 1,30 ]~) # ETITIV. GTJJN-MAKiSJi : 244,. QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting alid Fishing Tackle. PI ■■ASi O POST ES AND HAKMONITJMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debaiu, and other makers. Also, Harmoniums, all of which wiil be sild cheap. A handsome it nglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at coat price. Also one for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repai/ed in t wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. %jst E FAXJh&'&ii, -sole i;oatracto? to ! JJfJL the City Council for fcbe Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cc-sipite, he, is" prapar<Mi to us tend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have tha said pkcos at.tonde<i to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, caa have ti»a same done by leaving: a notice either verbal cr written with tho Inspector of Nuisances,, CUy Council Offico. Queen-street 1^ i »•■ H tx n % .- IO ' ■M~ Wholesale, Shipping, a»d Wawily Batcher Quoan street, corner of Durham street, Aaei and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to oiler. Prime Smoked Tongues, Ronc>.e-cufec\ Bacon. Corned iseei on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Garuo. Live Phßa3anta forwarded so all parts os tho Colony upon receipt ol order. Faisillu:. waitort on in town Or suburbs. NOTICE OF .REM 0V A It. B. KEiNEbegsto notify tint in consequence of the Reclamation Works now being carried on by order of the Harbour Jioard, he hiis BEMOYiSD to Allotments next to Messrs Holdship and Co. Timber Merchants, Custom House-btrefct. r\ i t \ b~~IT&. I.; jbt ¥ ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTOKY, HoBSON-BTItKET. , i loxiira and Gbound Sugab Ai/wavs oh Kahu W. R. WADDELL. A L F Jet E D A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, TIPPER QUEEN STREET, ALFRED ALE'S, (From Mkssrb. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JBWELLKB ETC PIANOFOEJKS AJS D HARMONIUMS. PianoforteTttner *§&. «1& H R.H. the Ditkk by Appointment $pM|sl§? or Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BE OWN & SON Have in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <fee, <fee. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in tlie world, side by side. The prices of these instruments aio plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuued by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O. BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he bar gained his experience in the J'ac ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication^' stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. 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. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. CHEAP SAdI)LB.BI AND H ABN E3 S. , . The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles.Bndles, Whips Spurs, Combs. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, .Headstalls, Girths, .Fancy Bits. Single and Double Greyhound Starters, &c, all of which • will- be sold- at the lowest prices FOR C\ X R BT ' ■ Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises byexperienced workmen on the shortest notice. • _~ . Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman'scelebrated Royal' Embroc ation for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. , ~ . Purchase at .the oheipest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. w_.s: jones, aA^L^B^MA^ fe^POBTER RA^STOJS & i\OBBTEii HOUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS, OASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS :• •,. •-.:' ' FINISHERS, U i ; -. .-■ ;AND. :.,' ■': -;, ' '-• < BELL HANGERS, ETC., .. , M ASBFIBIiti'S BTJILDINftS, • ■'-'■ ' 'Albert street. ... ■ . Wntlmatea riven for all classes of work, am JSSSI& woriTme, sent to aU parts lof tb country* . :: ; ■- " •■ ■ r ■ :—LI —- #JTS IG A L M O. T±v n - : - I MUSIC-SELLEER,_ /- * •'-] •'■ HA S RE M OVE Dv\ from: ... a -. i ■ : : '■ .!.■'"'■ 'WAKEFIELD-STREET ~.( ! .-. ;-•-.!■•■ • ■••' • ■'•'■ ' to " '' ':'. '.' |lV i ' 240 QUEEN-STREET, AuckLAiro : . ; i»« (Five doors above the City Hall).' ~ , H CUOKSEYbegs to inform •hisj'nuioeroi: STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Mag. • :1 M Periodical*.!*c .by every mail: ', . anil Harmoniums -A very large an rhnice selection, of the above at t^e lowest prices from £12. For «ale or hire on the :> deferred p.ymei iynae'lareeit »nd choicest stock in Auckland < ConcertinaSr Violin*, Flutes, Tambourines and oth, 1 mSS • iSS choice Roman and English Strini = o* JS^lnS; jnst received, and all the most popul ""^ H. CUCKSEY, ;S WaoLßSii* ■and Retail' Music-selLek ah ~ -. n>,.-...:' vut -? Stationer.' *j .;'"' ' " • j ~ - ■■ - [ESTABEISHED 1863.1 :..' l± __ d mo^AR^EJIS v m&. UTHEKI



Kerosene. i I i | DEVOE'B BRILLIANT 01G Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil wiiich can be made. Recommended by ta« Fire Lisorar.ee v ompanies fcr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy - f its Light. In purchas i; g this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro pony against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DH.V"E'S BRILLIANT UIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable, to tiice who read or sew in the evening, asi it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. To GROCERS & DEALERS. rv © °§ © * a o hH 5 o S5 S co « 1- H i t 50 §! o 1 S «.%* „ 1 o !E «" " 8 I r-i Si - K. w tC. < g W ■ 2 3 ./ m . h. a q" io c "If '< ■ : h h: j ."/ ,' ; irJTj^r ' . .-»|ililiit - ";/ J': i •■"-' '^_ /f '.' ■ii!|!J!:l: ' Br * gs ■'" : ■ .'" ■ • ; ar .01



MareiiaßCiise. : a~Y~fTjs~E~y butt cr, IN KEGS. T. E. HALL & CO. A3HIP M E W T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY • T. U. HALL & CO. ORDEES SBCBIYED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In balk or bottle, T. H. HA I, L & CO., A. G T* N T S, WY ND H AM-STIIE BT. rro BE LET IN QUEEN-STREET. JL The Premisel!, No 42, Queen-street, opposite the Insurance Buildings, lately occupied by Mr Cooley, Ironmonger, comprising Ground Floor, Collars and Warerooms,—Apply to T. H. HALL & CO., AVyndham-street. ON SALE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Primo Sydney Butter. GEO. W. BINNEY i O EVENTY PIANOS and F KTY O HARMONIUMS, to be sold at greatly reduced prices Full OARJT, in consequease of being over stocked and large shipments on the way. These instruments are th<i 'handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in New Zealand. Harmoniums, from L 9 10.1 to Ll2O ; Pianos, L35t0L150. tar Harmoniums and Pianos ONT HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, nine, twelve, ci?' teen or twenty-four months—the hire deducted frf price of instrument. HOFFMAN & SON'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, S n '>»T L A ND-BTREET. nstrnmtnts of all kinds tuned, and repaired. ON SALE B7 THE UNDERSIGNED — Anderson and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. ai-2fiOlb. bags ,T. K. Atiawßon and C'o.'s Flour (in sacks), IOC!:,, and 501b. bags Hay ani< Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 50it), oags. GEO. W. BINNEY. p APEBHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, tx Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 anb 1875, rom prising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhiingiiigs for Dining-rooms Paperhangfiigs for Sittirg-tooms Papei hangings for Bed-roums Paperhunfeingri for Halls Panel L>*;cora ions, very handsome. Call and Sek Tiikm 1 HOLLAND & BUTLER. Hare also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for ficture Frames Gill Mouldings for JRo m Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled In Call am* See 'I hem 1 White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tups, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plaiu ani ornamental. In fact everything reqnir- d in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTTER'S, OIL COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMK MAKERS, A.0., 28, AND 30, VICTOIUA-BTRBET, Education. MISS LITOHFIELD'S Pupila will Ke-assemble THIS DAY (Monday), Bth Feb, at 85, G-rey-street. - - TUT ECHANICS' INSTI TUT E. TECHNICAL CLASSES. The Classes in connection with the Institute will commence on MONDAY EVEN IN a next, Bth instant: — i Mechanical Class .. .. Mr Humphreys Architectural Class .. .. Mr Jenkins Mathematical Class .. .. MrTalbot pART -SINGING- CLASS. Mr J BROWN informs his friends here'ry that he proposes commencing his Pabt SiNarNO Class, a the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on MONDAY EVENING- nest 'uaift Bth inßtant, at half past 7 o'clock. ■ Ladies and Gentlemen having a knowledge of notation are invited to join. Terms, 5s per quarter, payable in advance. Tickets obtainable at Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Music "Warehouse, Queen-street. PRIMARY & PREPARATORY SCHOOL—Protestant Hall, Newton.—Mrs M*rtin will commence School in the above premises on Monday, Ist F&bruary. Terms on application at . the Academy. '. -a UCK.LAND.TRAINING XIL. SCHOOL, FOR PKACTICAL EDUCATION. JOSIAH MARTIN, HKAD MASTER, CHOBAIi HALIi, SYMONtS-STiIEET. COITRSE3 of TRAINING LESSO3ST3 will be corn: menced on MONDAY, February 1, and continued during the preseot quarter, as under : — Daily at 10 o'clock—Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing Mondays at 12-History: " Progress and Influenci of Arts and Manufactures." . Tuesdays at 12—Physical Geography: "The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. ', Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of thi Colony: 'Gold and Goldmining." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : " Food and Digei (! ■ ;-j .->:] tion." ■k ■ i :; ' ■.'!'.> , ; Fridays at 12—MechanicB: "The Laws of Motion.' Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladie ' "pupils can enter for the TRAINING COXTKSI ONLY. Terms on application. ra-'il AN EVENING CLASS (FOB, PRACTICAL BUSINESS TRAINING) : WiU be i commanced on Tuesday Evening, Februar; , -9, feom 7 to 8 o'clock, to include Entrles^lnvoices Accounts, Correspondence,. Book-keeping. &c. This class will be conducted upon the model of Merchants office, with the transactions in the k cm Course of Twenty-fou Lessons.. „ : EVENING CLASSES in.,. ' ' Architectural Drawing and Surveying . , , Mining and Engineering ; Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and . . Physical Science Will ho cotnmsEcea if saffiotent names ore «faier«<



Drapery. OHEAPSIDE HOUSE. M. & 0. M ILNE Beg to call attention to their NEW AND LARGE STOCK OP SUMMER DRAPERY, Including— Black GlacS Silks, ! Black Grosgrain Silks, Plain Coloured Silks, Figured Coloured Silks, Plain Javanese Willis, J Figured Japanese Silks, Tussore Silks. FEENCH BROCHE SILKS. A decided bargain, now selling at 5s 6d ; ( usual price, 7s 9d Plain Coloured Lustres from 7£d Figured Coloured Lustres Black Lustres Black Striped Lustres Panted Lustres Carre elites BOges Home-puns Mohairs French Merinos Persian Cruds j Crape Cloths ' Winceys, &c, &c. Prints Muslins Grenadines Plaiu and Coloured Batistes. M. & C. MTLNE Have also in Show, A LARGE VARIETY OF COSTUMES, IN ALL MATERIALS AND STYLES, Which they are now selling at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Ranging from 10s 6d upwards. ALWAYS IN HAND, A LARGE STOCK O¥ Skirts, Ciinolines, Shawls, Mantles, Jackets, &c. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Will be found replete with all the latest fashion?. WEDEING AND MOURNING ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Child's, Girl's, and Ladies' Underclothing in all its" bray ches. HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, TWEEDS, SJBIIiTIKG*, &c, &c. OUTFITTING OP ALL KINDS, Including— Boy's and Men's White Shirts Boy's and Men's Coloured Shirts Uxidersbiits, Drawers Collars, lies, Scarfs, &c, 4c. HOUSEHOLD LINENS of all kinds. j^r Country Order faithfully ■ Executed, jsbt M. & C. MILNE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, AND 224, QUEEN-STREET., WR A T T R A V 9 NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to draw special attention to his GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING MERCERY, AND TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection — GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our own make and importation GENTLEMEN'S HATS S In all the newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, In White, Silk. Crape, &c, &C. GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A choice selection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen face GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every description. GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &c , 4c GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. BOYS' CLOTHING OF; EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' [SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. tfHE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRIGHI whose abilities are too" well known to requixe I. comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and thoroughly ~ ',' - ' shrunk. NO MACHINE WORK ? . . .. <.. ..■ . .■.,._ ... ~~r~~~~T~~ ''■ nn H O M P SO :-N ■•■\ I a I •,:. ■ , . .: : ~ j : , GLOVE-FITTING CORSETS,: 3s 113, *■ '■ ■ A»to;;- ' : li:;1J "I ■' LARGE VARIETY OF OTHER MAKER* -• ,\ -y ' i ' USUALLY CHEAP. ''•■■:: \ ■■■ D 'q qaoiOEijrM^RGLOTHiNa-;andjiaby.^ab R. W. DYSON'S, fli I GPpmilis TS3B btXY KALi,



Miscellaneous. —- ' i;i _ — -—-U. ;i ON S A 'I By the Undersigned:— • ms Ex Oiago, from 'MiLßonsin:,.e, SUGAR i- From the Yarraville Refinery. _ es- GOLDEN SYBUPr | From the Yarraville Refinery. . GEO. W. BINNEY. \ j ■VTEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOK!_ JUST OPENED, Leisure Hour, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 ,^| Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child's Companion, 187 °* The Quiver, 1874 *c, &o; &c. r'B • EDWARD WAYTE, I PEEK-STREET. If Q N S A L ]- :: ■ ■ J(JST I AND ED, EX ASSAYS, LING AND CODFISH, . j IN PRIME eOKDITION. ' p§ F. E. COMPTON. Wharf. _ JOHN BROWN 9 (Late of Aeohard and Brown) \ r ■% Begs to inform the public and Mb friends general J,w that he ; HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS the old-established premises in Mechanics' Ba: tea •where he is prepared to supply Coal, Firewood (cut t tgjg any length), Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, BncM TSi Drain Pipes, Lime, &c, at the lowest remunerativj I.§§j FENCING EEECTED, CARTING OF ALL KINDS DONE, MAIZE CEUSHED. , J<f§ John Brown begs to return his best thanks to aE ] the customers of the late firm for their kind suppor j>pg during the past 12 years, and hopes by strict attennol '.SB to business, combined with moderate charges, ti hM ensure a fair share of their patronage. j N 8.-- Kerosene bonded, and Free Goods atorea.; J || TO THE INHABITANTS Oil J PONSONBY, EICHMOND, SPRING BANKS § AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOODS. | j I THOMAS STANYER, i "I BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, I Vg, Begs respectfully to inform the residents of the abovw ai named districts, that he has j 1 ; : COMMENCED BUSINESS .1 |j in his New Premises, Ponsonby Road, nearly opposite* |j Richmond Road, where he hopes to meet with sucnl j support as his strict attention to business, civility toj :M his customers, and persevering industry, s should] « command. . I H Sewed or Pegged Boots to order at stock pbioes. I | Kepairß neatly and promptly executed^ *• ( Famihes waited upon. Schoolwort contracted for. J f By Appoiktmbnt to v '■:'. ! j HIS EXCELLENCY 818 JAMIB FIBGTJfiBd^I I TJEIIT EI C H KOH N| 1 JEWELLER, j QUIIS B.T'B'XKT, AITO,KLA»Sj| | Bega to diaw the attention of the public to hto I | Laree and Well-assorted Stock of A ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL .;.y| MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, i fTM SpeciaUy selec ed, and ©1 the Newest Stylas andf Designs. ' ' '!'"'M "a A large portion of the abova consists of Quartz and 1 Oreenitona JewoUery. Manufactured oath* i ptemliar. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention "of tht| public to his . I LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD * | SILVER WATCHES, - I And ■'• ' I GREAT VATRETY OF SILVER AND PLATBD 1 GOODS, I Which are tne best known manufacturers of the | home market, [ B&~ Note the Address :— 1 HEINKICH KOHN, I JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. I At the PANTHEOa you can get | good Tweed Suit made to order and well V shrunk, at 40s Ford, Potter.and Co., The Pantheon, jj Queen-street. | TDOOTS! BQOT S! I SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF 1 | C. WESTPFAHL j IS NOW SELLING OFF | AT J ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CABH, j To make room for Large Shipments shortly , 1 expected. - i &T Note thk Addrtss :— I C. WESTPFAHL, I 12 7, QUEEN-8 TRX BT, AvCKLAND. | "C\ HR O M O-LITH OGR APH S, ETC. I W. PHILLIPPS ft SON, i 12, WYNDHAM-STREBT. | W.'JP. and Son have just opened ex Asnye, A Lakqx Assobtmknt of CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS, j i Embracing every variety of subjects after the most eminent Artists. Also, some beautiful specimens of 1 COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS AND j LITHOGRAPHS, Including Don Juan and Haidee, O.H.M.S, *C, *a, and having a large and varied Stock of GILT MOULD IN G S I To Select-from, Any of the above can be framed to order. PAPERHANGINGS OF BVEBY DMICBIPIIOM" OK QUALITY AND DESIGN ; Scrim, Hessian, *c. . Plate and Sheet . White Lead, Oil. Paintf. Brushes, *c. Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron Antteorrosive.Paint, and all Painter's Sundries. : W. PHILLIPPS & SON., Oil, COLOUR, * GLASS MBROHAJNTB 12, Wyndham-street, above the Herald office. m O" B E SO L D COST PRICE! , SPLENDID ABSOR TMENT OF 16-carat Gold Collar Studs :, '[■'/'■'■-[•>V>'''':„■ Gold Links h^-. " ■ •<■-■ f X -16: n Gold BoUtaires r ,,:': ' : ■ :":i;. 15 „ Gold Batf-suites 16 „ Gold Suites, to Morocco caws. g~ / WHITB SHIRTS, linen wrists and fronts, fa ':-.i.'. .wi krw '- !B»9d to 10s ; :, IN DI A N^, GAY S B >.S HIR TS, *c. •• ■ ■ -:; -; ■• ; ■ 'SILK b%Slj COATS',: 12s' '4dpß* 6d, 21i » A ,';'. BBAL PANAMA HATS, at COST. X J. M. McLACHLANi , Jig, QU B B H-S TBB 1 * ObH donr from Wdtadwwrtrtllj