The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,528.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUiISDAY, JANUARY 5, 1875

fPEicE : ONE PENNY.



Shipping, •tjk^k A USTRALASIAN SWjfcjf^v -CS- STEAM NAVIGATION :^^^BT°EAMER N S Y>S FIRST-^isS EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Mail Steamship Macgregor, 3500 tons, H. Gn« ingeb, expected on or about sth January, will leave as above six hours after arrival Fot freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, •Agent. ~T"k3k AVERLAND MaTI V/ ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA. «M]BNM\IV*»HONOLULU. SAN FRANCISCO fj^^g^ AND NEW YOKE. The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South r Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] , |g The Steamship .. • v '* Macgregor,',' . M£ 3,500 tons, H- Grainger, Commander; expected iiS-t Thursday, 21st' instant, is appointed 4a leave'six hours after art-Jyal, for Honolulu and San Francisco , For freight or passage and all particulars apply to , ,/ H. M. JERVis, ; Igent. n=k3L -pOR SYDNEY AND !k' MELBOURNE. The fast and favourit« s.s. Hero, Captain Looan, will leave as above on FRIDAY the Bth inst, at 12 o'clock noon. Cargo will be received on board up to 10 a m. on Friday. For freight or passage apply to CHVIOK SHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, Auckland, January 6, 1876. A& TOOK L ONDON <*3£§Ml^W DIRECT. Jtfjl&iuu&aTO SAIL ON OR ABOUT THE 15th JANUARY, 1875. The well-known Regular Trader City of Auckland, . Capta'a Balis having now almost completed load ing, will sail as above. Balances of passage money must be paid before the 6th, and all accounts against the vessel rendered in duplicate at our office before the 12th of January. CEUICKSHANK & CO,, .„ ' Agents. 16, Queen-street, Ancklard, December 29, 1874. Jj^USICAL N O~T I C~E. H. CFOKSEY, MUSIC-SELLBER, HAS REMOVED FROM "WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STREET, 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 STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, Ac , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums - A very large and choice sslection of the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For aale or hire on the deferred payment lystem. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flutes, Tambourines, and other instruments; also, choice Roman and English Strings of all kinds, just received, and all the most popular MUSIC. H. CUCKSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] pAPEEHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Jnst Opened, ex Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhangings for Dining-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call ami> Sek Them 1 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 Room Decorations The quality.of which has never been equalled In v Call ani> .See .Thick I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, ■Window Glass,' both plain an! ornamental.' In fact everything requirf d in the painting trade is to be had at* HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, &0., 28. AND 30, VIOTOBIA-STBSKT, (XO ALS! COALS! FCR SALE, Ex Mary King, from Greymotjth, In lots to suit purchasers, 95 TONS BEST GREYMOUTH .RIVER COAL. D. H. McKEN ZI E, Custom-house- street. O N SALE £/ by the Undersigned, now landing ex Merlin, B«ra New Plymouth .— 500 bags Maize 100 bugs Sharps r"~' 2 tons' Bacon. G-EO. W. BINNEY. PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SLE. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Bturge's PORTLND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's "ra, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. J^ORMAL PEEPAJRATORY SCHOOL, BEHIND SUPREME COURT. „*]» undersigned, with assistance, will RE-OPEN fniiMONDAY. January 11, 1875, and will teach the lowing branches : ■ BOYS: " irfiSS? 11' Jrencn. German, Mathematics, and Drawing. .■flgSJE*! Mention will bo given to Accounts, Book- SllJgrPing. and general knowledge of commercial busi '& I YOUNG LADIES : Wort 1 Qerman > Italian, Music, Sewing and Fancy *|J INFANT SCHOOL EXERCISES : i and Moral Cultures will be carefully pro it: \.- TERMS AS FOLLOW : £^rtSn>! IBs P?r garter ; Languages, 10s ; Music, one 41 ; mo:i . e tllan one> 16g each . Drawlngi ss . Monthly or quarterly payments. WILLIAM MACINTOSH, , KMILY PLAGE.



Bnsmess Cards. M R- D- oop E, -"-■- Professor and Teacher of the VIOLIN", VIOLA, and ENGLISH CONCERTINA. Balls and Private Parties attended. Kaeangahape Eoaw, Newton. JJ 0 O & 8 B Oli JN D PAPER RCJLED, , LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) i a a a v s, • PLUMBER, GA3FITTER, ANU WHOLE3ALB TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. & IG H - S T R E E T, MR H. 0. BROWN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMO.KITJM TtTNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address: —Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. AMES BXJ T~C~H'b~R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, <sc. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the SffOKTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. aisO±ty-i$ BLAGK <fc (JO, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE ' MANUFACTURES S, REMOVED TO CORNER OB1 DURHAM AND ALBERT STEEETB A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PR EE O E & GIiAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, Ac. No 5, Tim's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pOitTLAJMD CEMENT 400 cases to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, ViCTORIA-STRKKT EAST. I» ' i NOR M A JN', -.TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. A RNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, KICHM Nl>, COX'S CItXHK. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. | U A S& » U IS , ?P •* House and Land Agent, Best and Debt Collector, Stichbnry't Buildings, Qaeen street. JB O B G- E A&E BS. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP A OANXDB WORKS. » Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA. CARD ] SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Batea, &c. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen ttreet (three doom below tha Union Bank.] J' ~" OR A 1 c, • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WPHIILIPPB &SON, » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Painta, Oils, Turpentine, Color?. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colo.'s and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapeatr. Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed a3h Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham .street. STEPHENS & CARTER 136, QUEEN-STREET, Ts the ODly place in the city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBEATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. T3ONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen -Btreet'by J. & J. SOPPET. rpHE Misses Tetjtenberg beg -1- moßt respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embroidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, *c—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. TT7 R. HAY WARD'S VV . CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FCJNERAL^FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM STREET, (Next to Que' i-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. "J J. SOPPE1 1 MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mxlxs, ANJD No 8, LOWER QUBBN STBKBT, Whabi Auckland. T\ B JN T I 8 T E Y. uR . T. TEAPIORD, aUBGKON DENTIST, WAK»*I» I'D BTBB « 1. Artmclal Teeth. lrom"On"e tp % Ttdl Set, In OoW or Volcanlte. , riLAB KB BROTHER S' YOYAL EI^IkTp^oYoGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C. D. V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. '-jhildien's Portraits taken instantaneously. Money- ONEY~TO^ LEND on first-class freehold security, at low.'rates of interest- R. C. Dyer, dhortland-street. JiyrONEY TO LEND, in large and ixL small sums, a low rates of interest.— Apply oEIJOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. TV/lONBY TO 1 7 >T^ in lar S e or JjX« i email sums, atlveo ..- "•«■ ' 'nteresfc- Apply to MrLaisbley, SoUcitw., iimU-uwn



business Cards. , JQ^ EVITT, GUN-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, fehooting and Fishine Tackle. c PIAJfOFOETES AND HARMONIUMS. 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 JKnglish Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be "sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned" and repaired in t. wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-streefc. ME FAULDEB, Bole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, 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, -Queen-street WISH % & & 0 O ~S- Wholesale, Shipping, and Faintly Batcher Queen street, comer of Durham street, Anck and. Poultry of ail kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tonguau, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.— bealetts in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts oJ the Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or rebarfci. DOTANIO MEDICINES. The supply of Hei-b Medisines. simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment la Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, '■ VIOTORIA-BTrtEKT. H^ B~Efx N N E~k • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINUJR VirioAif Lank, AND FORI-SIRIII Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building; trade executed. Q 1 T~Y BA_JS X V ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobsoh-stkicbt. loiino and Ground Sugar Always ok Hakd W. R. WADDELL. pHRISTMAS PRtSENTS. MY DEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OP SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, 18 NOW READY. SEND FOR OKI GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. L F E B A jL Jfi V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Ridi+ev and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WTO TAMES B. FKAJNCIS, tf IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, Begs to inform his friends and th c public that hi Is now established in or- « r.i those new buildings, No. 2 2 , QUEirN-STUEET, (Opposite His L.i ck Premises), where he is opening the iollowing 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 OXFO»D: White and Gold and Bluefigured Breakfast Ware. TO ARRIVE PER ZEALANDIA. 40 packages, consisting of—Glass Candlesticks, Sugars and Butter Coolers, Dishe iCaraffe «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, Preßsed Tea pots, Bpittoons, Jelly Cans, &c. TO FOLLOW BY THjS HYDASPES: Lined Dinner Ware and Baker Dishes, with division. (something new). PIANO FO R l'£B AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tuner *t tito at H.R.H. the Duke by Appointment x?P||s§mf' .ov Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock—lnstruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <be, &c. The public have thus an opportunity ef comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of theEe instruments ate plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most 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. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET. AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHAN.AM& 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. U.B. Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. /■TSEAP SAD D LEE ST- AND VJ HARNESS. - The Undersigned has always 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. , Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. ' . ' Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. '■ U Purchase at the cheapsst house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. j, W. S. JONES, SADDLER HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 1 154> QUEEN-STREET.



Kerosene. DEYOB'S BRILLIANT 01G Is now universally recognized 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 •it its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro periy against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for JDEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other. DIPLOMA jjf. MERIT received from the Vienna Expo.si.ti6n oT 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. DJ#be's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or.,sewintho evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. * To GROCEKS & DEALERS. d ro o a) < a D P ° % ? mi to W 3 O M a g no }z o g w a p, ° a « s &' _ 1 O _ « M 8 1^- Ew o h _ 3 te H i p « i % o *° g Ph • QD _H ° V —i:^,,/^ ||| v .ifTI'^ ■- ■'■"■■■■';'



Merenandise. A SHIPMENT OP FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N IS A L E By the Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEKSE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHO 158. T. H. HALL & CO. QRDEES EECEIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STKE BT. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY B U T T E E. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEEHAN GIN GB, OILS COi.OUKS, KTC. Ex Kerndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPERff ANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of desiftn French and English Decora tions snd Borders, selectutf expressly for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARNISHES—Carriage and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron mongery. English and Colonial Glue. GLAS- —Polisteo and Rough Plate, Photo and nrna men'liil of every description, Sheet, on which we have now mide a considerable reduction in price. PAlNTd—White Lead in large and smull packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrcsive, etc COL^UuH—Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled 'tad Kaw Linseed, in casks and drums. TURPENTINE—Jn cases and drums. Methylated Spirits MOULDINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. Chromo-Lithograpns. W. PHILLIPrS & SON, 12. WYNDHAM-STREET. Drapery. TTf C. DBN NE S Begs to inform the Ladies 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 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. DTCNNES has brought out several thoroughly efficient Dressmakers from the best London and Paris houses. EVEKY DESCRIPTION OF MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING MADE UP AT THB SHOR TEST NOTICE IN THE BEST AND LATEST STYLES. FIT GUARANTEED. Of^ QUEEN-STREET. ALEXANDER'S GOLD and SILVER WATCHES By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. A LEXANDEE'S XJL GOLD CHAINS axe of the ■ Newest pattern and guaranteed A LEXANDEE;S JOL. LADLES SUITS are the Latest and choicest designs ■ A LEXNDEAE'S . -_L LOCKKTS and NECKLETS Are the best ever imported. A LEXANDEE'S XJL " GENIS' and LADIES' RINGS Are very choice. A ________ GKNTbJ' SUITS and STUDS J Are in great variety. ALEXAJNDEE Guarantees every article purchased I at his Shop, opposite Wynuham-street. , Xlexander XJL Warrants every WATCH purchased from tim for two years. A LEXANDER : jLJL Invites inspection of his recent im -1 portations of ELECTRO PLATES and CLOCKS. - JB ~ FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vpsseli I loaded with despatch ; alio, at the Bte«m w—ll, Whangapona. i 0. A, HARMS.



Drapery. ■OARGA INS SILKS, STAYS, ETC. i - 1 M. & C. MILNE Have Just Receited A LAEG'E ASSORTME ( off '- f VERY RICH FEENCH BROCHE SILKS, | i In all the new and fashionable shades, which they offer to the public FOR 5s Gel; USUAL PRICE, 7s 9d. . g A ho, a CASE of q FRENCH CORSETS. < X A DECIDED BARGAIN. i A LARGE STOCK A OF j NEW AND CHOICE DRESS i MATERIALS, I In eluding- Plain and Figured Lustn s, j Muslins, Grenidines, Prints j. BGges, Black Silks -\ Plain and Figured Coloured Silks, ( Japanese Mlks, Tussore Silks, 1 *c, *c, &c I THE MILLINERY AND MANTLE ( DEPARTMENT J ( be *found replete with all the latest fashions. i I 1 OUTFITTING OF ALL KINDS, ] g Including— Boy's and Men's White Shirts Boy's and Men's Coloured Shirts Undershirts, Drawers Cellars, Ties, Scarfs, &c , &c. HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, TWEEDS, SHIRTING 3. HOUSEHOLD LINENS of all kinds. < * , l ] J M. & O. MILNE, ( CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, { 222 AND 224, QUEEN-STREET. ] l i ! , ; ! '■<■ -I I T COSGRAVS & CO. to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that • they have taken the Store at present in the occupation of MESSRS. CRUICKSHANK * IN HIGH STREET, For the purpose of carrying on their WjH OLESALE BUSINESS, i But will be unable .to take possession unti. the Messrs. Ckuickshame & Go. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES in QUEEN-STREET Now in course of completion. MESSRS. COSGRAVE & CO. Are therefore compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS OF DBAFEBY & MEN'S CLOTHING AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IST NEW ZEALAND tS" Tbe SALE commenced on SATURDAY, the 10th of October, and will continue unti they take possession of their Wholesale Warehouse. KW AT the PaNTHSO^ you can get a ■good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk; at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street.



I Drapery. ■ • T M. MoL A 0 H L A N 218, QUEEN-STKEET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2sf6d per yard V - lyd, Moor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yardf J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard \ lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard 1 lyd. Floor-Cloth, Bs3dper yard/ J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLEBLEY-BTEEE3! i rPHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE PORT—Supeiior Old Bed, in wood and bottle SHERRY— Superior qualities and brands, bottled and, in butts, hhds, qr. casecs, and octaves BE ANDY— Hennessy's and MartelTs, in wood and case W.I. ROM—3O o p., in hhds and qr.-casks WB.;SKY — Dunville'3. Grcenless and Colville'g, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, aad Dunvills's and Stewart'* in cases OLD TOM—Browning's in bulk Board's, Booth's. Burnett s, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPa—Adolphe Wolfe and Co.'B, quarts and pints GENEVA.—Anchor, Nectar dePriccss, and Exhibition ' brands GINGER WINE, in qr-casks CLARET— M^doc, Chateau, Margeaux/St Jnlien, *c MARASCHINO—Noyeau. Turasoa, and SarsaparUla BlTTiSKS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomper anzen . . . CBAMPAGNE-Cliquot's. Perrier, Jouet's Moet's, Collin's Moselle, quarts and pints Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth AMEEICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTJLED ALE—Bas3's Deventish, Tennet's and Allsop's ALE IN BULK-Bass's No 3, Bass's Pale, and Marrian's Pale, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass's, Blood's and Guinness's : LIMK JUiCE CORD TAX., pints and quarts GROCERIE •, comprising Belinont. Stearine, Ozo kerit, Field s and Parafln Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines &c, TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk ana care CIGARS—No 2 H.S., in 500 boxts, La Caobas, AI-. beurne, Aquila de Oro, ar.d Alonzo Careche' TOBACCO -Ragiand Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle ; Brandon. ChUdrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, Ac. PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, and red stone color, genuine ground, and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums. Downer's Kersosrene. NOBLE and HOaRE'S VARNISHES— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE-Europe, Manilla,_and Bolt Rope, Spun- , yarn, and Hambroline ! • ■ All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muntz Metal, 16 to 220z Composition Nails for ditto Hoop Iron, fin, 18 W.G. Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron. BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. AXJ C X L A ND TRAINIMCf . SCfftJpL, ' FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHOEAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. . TO BE OPENED IN JANTTARV, 1875. TJnbbr THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF mr josiah Martin. . This Institution will consist of Elementary and Senior Schools with Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL liNCLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence ; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products ; Mechanicsand j M*nufactures; Drawing and Design; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. Advanced Classes Conducted by proftssional men, will be established* for insttuction in the following subjects:— Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts ; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology ; Practical Mechanics ; Architectural Draw- , ing ; Civil iiDgineeiicß; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. 1.h9 Trajnikg System of Illustbatith Lie- ■ Turks will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle,^! Technical Educa tion. . -. . . The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with tbe best description of Modern £ducational Apparatus and Appliances. A Gymnasium and Drill-ground will be provided, :: and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up as soon as« ' .possible. T. . ;"' -J .. s '-■■■■' Evening Classes will be established for Instruction n special subjects. Fees (Quarterly, payable ik Advance) :~~ Elementary .. .. .. .. One Guinea Senior .. . .. .. .. . Two Guineas Advanced .. .. .. .. Three Guineas UOTE L FOB, SA LE. The Bikutaia Hotel, midway and on main road between Grahamstown and Olitnenmri, is For Sale- Cheap. Apply to T. FORDYCE, - iort-street. pHOTOGRAPHIG NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland,:. Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, - Rotomahsna, &c , ate now on sale at E. PULMAN'S Photographic Booms, Shortland-street, "-■ . "O 0 AE D OF E D U C AHOK Meetings to elect School Committee&f or 1875 will be held at the times and places undermentioned:— ' ' AUCKLAND EAST.—At the Mechanics' Institute, on Wednesday, 20th January, at half-past 7. . AUCKLAND WEST, No. I.—At the School, Union-. | street, on Thursday, 14th January, at half-past AUCKLAND WEST, No. 2.—At the School in Hep burn-street, on Thursday, 14th January, at . half-past 7. DEVONPORT.—At the School-house, on Friday, 15tti - January, at half-past 7. . GRAFTON ROAD.—At the School, on Friday, Bth January, at half-past 7. . , - SHOAL BAY.—At the Lake School-house, cm Monday, ' 11th January, at 3 p.m. MOUNT HOBSON.—At the School-house, Remuera, on Monday, 25th January, at'B p.m. ■ , . * FREDERICK J. MOSS, . Secretary. On s a" l c ; BY THE ■UNDEBSIGNED— Anderson and Mowatt's Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags Kakanui Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags J. K. Anderson's Flour, in sacks, and 601b bags Kay and Barr's Flour, in. 100. and 501b bags Hassell's Flour, in sacks T., Anderson and Co.'s-Flour, in sacks ■ J. and T. Meek's Flour, in packs and 501b bags. . GEO. W. BINNEY. BRANSTON * FOEBTEB HOUSE A SHIP PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS FINISHERS, 'AND .',..■■ ,■" BELL HANGERS, ETC., ,^ MASE FI B L D'S B UIIDIK OS, j, .'_ - AIBEBT STJMSKf,^: ~•. ■■ :'..' .'', i Estimates given for alt classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to all parts of th«