The Evening Star.

VvQL. VL—No. 1,536.]

Auckland, Nti., THUESDAY, JANUAEY 14, 1875

rPRicE : ONE PENNY.



-i*ksk A USTRALASIAN *IIKBkI^ £r STEAM NAVIGATION PIKST-CL4.SS 'Jaesm3&^ steamers. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDPIELDS. The splendid Steamship Wonga Wonga, J. T, Durhell, Commander, will sail for the above ports on or about MONDAY, 18th instant Foi freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent -•k^, nVERLAND Matl .MM. ROUTE TO ETTKOPE VIA. <Ml^|W^> HONOLULU, SAN FiIANCISCO ■SS^^S^ AND HEW YORK. The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and Nsw Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's IViails.] , , The Splendid Steamship City of Melbourne, 1,500 tons, J. W. Brown, Commander, expected on Thursday, 21st instant, is appointed to leave six hours after arjival, for Honolulu and San Francisco For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, | igent. -*k^, TVTOTICE TO PASS EN- -*-^ GERS, BY THE CITY OF %}&V§yftSst' AUCKLAND, FOX LONDON. She p.s. Devonport Will leave the Queen-street Wharf, at 2 pm. on FRIDAY, the 15th instant, conveying passengers and luggage on board. CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 7, 1875. T) 0 OT S! BOOTS! SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! C. WESTPFAHL IS NOW SELLING OFF AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CASH, To make room for Large Shipments shortly expected. W Note the Apdrkss :— C. WESTPFAHL, 12 7, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. PAPERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just 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 Papeihangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and See 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 Call ajsu S:e.b Them 1 ( White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, "Window Glass, both plain ani ornamental. In fact everything requir* d in the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AJSD GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMJS MAKERS, _c, 28, AND 30, VIOTORIA-STBEBT, QOAL-S! CO A L S! FOR S.'A.LE, Ex Mary King-, from Greymouth,' In lots to suit purchasers, 95 TONS BEST GREYMOTJTH RIVER COAL. D. H. McKENZIE, CUSTOM-HOTJSE-STREET. Qg QU E E N-STEEET. Alexander's" - GOLD and SILVER WATCHES By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of inspection. ALEXANDER'S GOLD CHAINS are of the Newest pattern and guaranteed LADLES SUITS are the • Latest and choicest designs ALEXNDEAR'S 7 , LOCKETS and NECKLETS . Are the be6t ever imported. ALEXANDER'S GENTS' and LADIES' RINGS t Are very choice. ALEXANDER'S GBNTS' SUITS and STUDS Are in great variety. ALEXANDER •£*- Guarantees every article put chased j_ __at his Shop, opposite Wyndham-street. A LEXA NDER: ■^*- Warrants every WATCH purchased '__ from iim for two years. A LEXANDER ■**■ Invites inspection of his recent im portations of ELECTRO PLiTES and CLOCKS. OIL^ COLOR, GLASS, AND PaPERHAKGINGS HOUSE, S2GN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, 57, QUEEN-STREET, Next to Fa'kk or New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, . Importer of and Dealer in Oil, White Lead, Tnrps> Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabine* Makers Varnishes. Calico, Scrim, Clock and Compasß Glass. Brufhts. '—in.. &c. J^J" \ O T_-I C E JOHN BROWN (Late, op Abohae,d and Brown) J; . Begs to inform the, public and Im, friends generally that he • ' ■■ ■■ HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS At the old-established premises in Mechanics' Bay, where he is preparg^o.supply Goal, Firewood (cut to any lgTT£fl_g^ipPjr!aiß, Palings, Shingles, Bricks, Drp#s3(aß[^P^^7 &c., at the lowest remunerative •'li_F y3K-- FENCING ERECTED. ,\ , mm CARTING OF ALL KINDS DONE, "'^%-y' MAIZE CRUSHED. ' ' ... John Brown begs to return Mb best thanfes to all the customers of the late firm for their kind support during the past 12 years, and»hopes by strict attention -to buHineßs, cdmbined with moderate charges, to ensure a fair share of -their patronage.



Business Oardi. Jj 0 O X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) T 8 A A O S, • PLTXMBER, GASFITTER, and WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wiU the trade. HIGH- STREET, Wear Vulcan Lane, Apck.la.itd. P~I AIS O^ORTiS TURING-. MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM TUNER, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. T~A~~M E S B~TJ"T~O~BTE~R, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and' Delivered from fehips on the BHORTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cnt or uncut, at REASON ABLE RATES. fX'&Q&i*£ Bi,AG£ _ 0 0.. V£ WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO OORNHK OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock PEEEOE & &BAHAM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, I SURVEYORS, &c. No 6, Vaile's Birtld i n as, Qneen-street, Auckland. - 808 T L A N D CEMENT. 400 casks to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRBBT EAST. I S '3 N O E M A N, £ eacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cjvb«k. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. v a & » o W, *> House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Sfcichbnry'si Buildings, Qucon street. B- O B Q- E AXE BS. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDK WORKS. Cash Bayers of Tallow. [A CARD ] SAM FEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Bates, &c Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.) 0 R A I Gt, • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cos! and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. WPEILLIPPB &SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperbangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors, and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Gl&ss, Picture Frame and Tapestr, Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, &c. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wvndham jtreet. %kr H. SKINNER VV • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER . V a loan Lane, ANT> FOKI-STBIII. * Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. CjTBPHENS &CABTEB 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in the city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S C ELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE _r- IP BOOTS AND SHOES. TSOSES ! BONE^! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. npBE Hisses Tetjtenbeeg beg J- most respectfully to inform parents snd the public generally that they, are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embrcidery, 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. WR. HATWASD'f . CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM STREET, (Next to Que' i-atreet Corner). Residence and-Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. j J. SO PPE T, millers, Frkemah's Bay Steam Mills, AKD No 8, LOWER QUJSBN BTBBBT, Wharf Auokxaito. FJ B' N T I 8 T. E T. ME. T. TEA FFO RD, SURGSON DENTIST, W A X » J I J I D STB S S *. Artificial Te«»hi from One to a ITnll Set, in <JoM or Vnlcantte. -..-.: CLARKE B BOTHERS' (LATE CROMBIE'S) " ' EOYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Oppositk Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AITCKLANp. Firat-class Portraits from O.D.V, to Life Size, Moderate Prices. ; Ihildren's Portraits taken instantaneously. Money. M"^ONSY"foTBND on first-class freehold security. a± low 1. rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. __________ {I/TONE'S TO LEND, in large and: CUL i;' small sums, a low rates of Interest. —Apply 0 BLiIOTT MEYER '-. Rhortland-street. MONEY TO JjLJsjj - xv. *«irge or umall nuns, atj'very low rut* Qt lnttrart.* ---&.-Trilr tn IWrT«JAI»T- WMtflltof, H«(?h-rtre«t. ;..':.-,.■■'■.■■. '■-■■' :■-■■ •" - !<■» ~i» ..■..-. ~;.'', ~' ; ;',: •;.' ,- :: Xv



Business Cards. J)^ EYITT, GUN-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just A rrlved, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also i Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome English Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in ttwn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-stieet. ME PAULDEB, Bole Contractor to the City Council for tha Emptying of Barth- Olosets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tond punctually to sll requests regarding the a-boyo. 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 Oilier, Qneen-atreet * juv i ah js a 5 o o *- "Wholesale, Snipping, a»fl JTaiaily Butcher Quean street, corner of Durham streei, Auckl and. Poultry of ali idnds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cnsred Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or niburbs. DOTANIO MEDICINES'.1 The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com- i pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. I HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VIOTOKIA-ST.iiKET. ~ j QI T V BAK■£ Ey' ANU STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSOK-STKSBT. lOKINO AND GEOTJND SUGAB ALWAYS OH HAHD W. R. WADDELL. QHRISTMA3 PRESENTS. MY NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE UST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. SINS FOB ONE. • GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, Vttloan Lane. A L P Jbt E-D A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (Vbom Mksshh. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JTeWELLKR WTO. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tunxr <d» H.R.H. the Dttxe by Appointment $pQg|gf«|* 0F Edinbuboh. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Ha^e in Stock-Instruments by Broadtvood, Erard, Eopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirlcman, Chappell Bord, die, A-c. The public have thus iin opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of ihe:-e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in tLe Province, MrH.'O. BROWIsr, who, has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Fac'ories 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, j 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. C~HEAP SAD D LEE V AND II A R NESS. 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. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, 9ADDLBR, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET V C X"L A N D T R A INIKG SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANfTARV, 1875, Undbb THB SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR JOSI AH MARTIN. This Institution will consist of Plementary and Senior Schools witti Advanced Classes. , . THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence-; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. - Advakced Classes . . Conducted by professional men, will be established j for instruction in the following subjects:— Book-keeping and Mercantile Account* ; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics ; Architectural Draw ing ; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. Tha Training System or Ilxustrativk Lec tures will be adopted, »nd the Schools conducted upon the German principle of Technical Educa tion. . • The Schools will be.fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with the b»st description of Modern Iducational Apparatus and Appliances, i " ■ . i A Gymnasium and Drill-«fround will be provided, | and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up as soon as j Evening Classes ■will b*e established for instruction I n srecial suhjecti. „ ' i Fees(QTrABTBBIiY, payable in Advance): Blem«it»ry *. .... ... S^.e^? c*e* BenJM ..> .. .. »• awGßlnewj &£v%z&6 .. .. <• <• Tb«« Guineas



Kerosene. j ' ■ -■' ■■&■ • • ■ DSYOE'S BKILLIAJST 01 L Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by. the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, aad by all con sumers fpr the Brilliancy • f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro peny against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for DKV>E'S BRILLIANT OIL, and tike no other. DIPLOMA, of MKBIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaluabls to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much lets fatiguing to the eyes. ) l . ■■■■■.■ To GKOOEES & DEALEES. 6 0) *•- ° ° ■ ft' P - -gj- ° (to (3 O M% ■ o SH ° * » Jc o gg W Q5 o < rv» m fH w S h 9 a P3 i 1 ri j, fls H g [ hi H q ft g « *•: M i .* : 9 S mH 3 Q H I % OS O c <J < • ' '■■■tn. ***'- ' ' |!'9 ' ' ..■••' - .' .-^ . .iiiiiil



Merefiandiaa. /T S~HIP MB H T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N ~8~ A L~ E By the Undersigned— FINE3T QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 60s and|loos OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO. QEDEES EECEITSD FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. riHEO MO-LITHOGRAPHS, ETC. \y W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYxVDHAM-STREET. W.P. and Sonhave just opened ex Assaye, A IAKUE AsSOHTMENT OK CHROMO-L I T H 0 G R A P H S, Embracing every variety cf subjects after thj most eminent Aitists. Also, some beautiful specimens of COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS AND LITHOGRAPHS, Including Don Juan and Haidee, O.H.M.S, &c, &C, and baviDg a large and vaiied Stock of GILT MOULDINGS To Select from, Any of the above can be framed to order. PAPERfIANGINGS OF EVERY DESCBIPTION OIT QUALITY AND DESIGN Scrim, Hessian, &c Plate and Sheet Glass t> White Lead, Oil Paints, Brushes. &c. Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron Anticorrcsive Paint, and all Painter's Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON., OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS 12, Wyndham-street, above the Herald office. ADELAIDE FLOUR. ROBERT ON & CO., DURHAM-STREEr. PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SLTC. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Sturge's PORTLKD CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. Education. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, Hobs ok - street. The abov<* School will RECOMMENCE on MON DAY NEXT, 18th instant. H. E. W. SUTTON, Teacher. OT. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOBSON-STREET. School Duties will Re-commence on MONDAY next, the 18th ins*. Books. &c, are provided during the continuance of the Scholars. The terms are 1b per week. Tnere is also a Mght School in connection with the above, on the same terms. The subjects comprise— Reiding, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, History, and Geography. The greatest care and attention is given to ensure a sound English education. The School-room is com modious and well ventilated, and is open to the day scholars from 7 30 p.m. to 9 p m for the preparation of their studies. Every evening, excepting Fridays and Saturdays. There will be a Private Clsss every Friday, from 7.30 to 9 p m, for those who wish to commence Latin, Oreek, Algebra, and Euclid. Those, who are desirious of the Friday Evening Class are requested to communicate with the Teacher as early as possible during next week. HAROLD E. W. SUTTON, Master. /FHE RETREAT, Manukau Road, A Parnell —Miss Robertshaw's Pupils will Re assemble on Monday, January 25.1875. _^ ADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. Mat thew's Church, will re-open on the 25th instant. HOUSE, Shortland Cres- O cent. Mrs. Hardens pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 19. RS O'HALLORAN and Miss DRURY'S Pupils will Re-assemble Monday, the 18th instant, top of Wakefleld-street. An Even ing Class. - EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, Onehunga.—Mrs Lewis informs her Pupils the vacation terminates on MONDAY, January 25.1875. QPJiING VILLA jSJSMINAttY^ O - - PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ADDEY request their Pupils ti Be assemble on Monday, 11th January. Town Pupils may bave Quarterly, Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9am omnibus by leaving their names at his office. .• ■ . ■ ff>HE MIaSES- CR-vIG'S PupDs JL will Re-assemble on THURSDAY, January 21, 1876, corner of I'aidin.e and Grahame-street. : HIGH SCHOOL, Syhonds-street, -■ ' BEAR ST. ANDREW'S OHUECn.' The High School, Symondsstreet, lately conducted by Mr Fbasbb., will be opened as a . HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, On MO "DAY, 25th January, 1875, by MRS S H A V L M _G E O R G E. This Institution will be devoted to the thorough education of Girls, and to the preparatory training of Boys uv> to the age of ten years. The heal'h? and central'position of the High School; the: Urge, lofty, and well-ventilated Class-rooms, which will be fitted with every requisite for the most im proved and successful methods of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers ; and the spacious and seques tered Playground, aie advantages such as, it is believed, are now for'tbe first time made available for Female Education in Auckland, The Fe»s payable for each Boy will be' One Guinea per quarterly term. For Girls, the amount for each will range from One to Five Guineas, according to the departments entered. >: The prize lists for 1874 will not be declared, nor the prizes distributed, until Easter week (as customary), , in order to await thff result of the December examine \ tlons tor the Board of Education, I • A Pupil Teaser required, |



Drapery. . gECOND A NNUAL A. LINABUBY & CO., 224, QUEEN-STREET, Are now holding their J SECOND A-NNUAL SALE or GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS, CLOTHING, ETC. % Country Settleis and the inhabitants of Auckland selecting' their SUMMER [SUP PL V or GENERAL DRAPERY ■Will find that they will be materially consulting their n interests by purchasing from the LAKGE AND VARIED STOCK Now on view at * A. LINABUEY & 00,'S ■.■■■■■ ■■■ ' ' : ■■'.''-' LAUGE REDUGTIONS IN EVERY ' DEPARTMENT. '■■"■ •■ •• ■■• .' .■ t ■■::■■■ . . THE SALE WILL CONTINUE DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. A. JO. & Co. tahe this oppor tunity of intimating to their numerous friends hnd the general public that they have no interest whatever in the "com pulsory" sale now going on at their late Premises in the City Hall, or with any other house in the trade.



Drapery. QHEAPS ID E """ HOUS E. M.. &|^C. MIL N E " Beg to call to their NEW AND LARGE. S T OCX SUMMER DRAPERY, Including— - '' '- •' ..'■■■ :■..:..■ .. • .... -M : •■■ i •:■.;■• i'j'.J Black GlacC- Silks, \ Black Grosgrain Silks, » Plain Coloured Silks, ' Figured Coloured Silks, Plain Japanese Silks, Figured Japanese Silks, Tussore Silks. FRENCH BROCHE SILKS'. A decided bargain, now selling at Es Cd ; i usual price, 7s 9d Plain Coloured Lustres, from 71& * Figured Coloured Lustres Black Lustres Black Striped Lustres Printed Lustres Carre elites B£\jes ; Homespuns Mohairs Frenrh Merinos Persian Coids . ■ ' ..'■'. - : Crape Cloths Winceys, &c, &c. *■ '; Prints Muslins Grenadines Plain and Coloured Batistes. ■ - ■ • , , . • ~ ■ .■■■--'■: % M. & C. MILNE ■ " ■■ '. ■' ■■■'■ ■■ ■'■'..'.■' ' Have also in Show, A 'LA E.'G'B V ARI E T V ...of., COSTUMES, IN ALL MATERIALS AND SIYLZS, "Which they are now selling at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,; Ranging from 10s Gd upwards. ALWAYS IN HAND, A LARGE STOCK OF Skirts, , «;«* Ciinolines, Shawls, . Mantles, Jackets, &o. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ■ Will be found replete with all the latest fashions. ■ ' ... • :" ■• - •-.' -■■ - . •'■ .ii WEDDING- AND MOURNING ORDERS PEOMPTLY EXECUTED. Child's, Girl's, and Ladies' Underclothing in all ••:.'; ' its bratches. < ■ ' .."-..■ ■■.■.■..,' 1"..:,., '.'liffl* ■'-.-' ■ ■ - ' ' ' ■-■ ' - HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, TWEEDS, SHIRTINGS, &c, &c. OUTFITTING OF-ALL KINDS, "* Including— . Boy's and Men's White Shirts* Boy's and Men's Coloured Shirts .. .. .. Undershirts, Drawers - , ,/ '■ : Collars, Ties, Scarfs, &c.,&c. HOUSEHOLD LINENS of all kinds. 0W CotTNTEY OSDER - FAITHFULLY ' / Executed. _g» M. & G. MILNB, CHEAPS ID E HOUSE, 222, AND 224, QUEEN-STREET, AT the PANTHEON you can get a food Tweed Suit made to order and-warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford,'Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Uueln-street. . ;~ " '■' ■"■:'.""' \ 4_/T CHINA MAITIKG, 10^d ' tC per yard at the City Hall. •HOLLOWAY & GARLICK. , ""' '-''" '" '". ' '' _.,IJ ' : ' .—^**. >{■ JJ O T I C 1. Mechanic's Bay, . Ist; January, 1575. ' The Undersigned has from , the above date •oat-; menced business at his. New-Premises, opposite tli» Beach Road, Mechanics' Bsy, and at Breakwat«» Road, near Railway Station, where he has on sale ;-* Coals, Firewood (cut to suit fireplaces), Posts, Eaite, sft and Cft, Hobart Town Palings, Bricks, Lime, Drain Tiles. 6 c, &c. Fencing erected at Lowest Rates.* Thanking his friends and patrons for their custom during the past 12 years in connection with the firm of Archard and Brown (now dissolved), he . respect fully solicits a continuance, of their favours ©a hla own account. Orders promptly attended to at the Leweit Possible Rates. . ■.■:;.■.■;. ■;■. F. ARCHARD. BRAUBTOK & F OESTEB HOUSE & SHIP PLUMBERS, ' GASFITTERS, COPPEB SMITHS, EKAS3 FINISHERS, V '.;:■■ '"" and. ■ BELL HANGERS, ETC., Mask field's Building a, . Albbbi stbkkt. Estimates given for all classes of work, and experienced workman sent to all pwts of tha '■countr/i ;: _ ■ f .;■-,; ': ■■, '. ■ ...; ; TIT US IC A L NOTICE. H. CUCKSEY, . MUSIC-BELEBER, HAS REMO YE D j ~',";_- ,' -; ■: ' 'from/. ■:.-; ■■.. ■. i • ■~:'. %£ss WAKEFIELD-STREET 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland i • (Five doors above the City Hall). H. CUCKSEY begs to inform His \ numevou» friends and the public generally that he has added to his bdginess t Well-kelected Stock1 of: BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is to receipt of^lCtgft-: zines, Periodic»l«,-4c ,-.byrevery mail. Pianofortes md Harmoniuma' A very large m<£ choice selection^ofttir above at tne lowest pdceu— from £12. For tale or hire on the deferred payment lystein. The largett »nd choicest' ttock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violin*, Flutes, Tambourines, and o*her inetruments ; also, choice Roman and English Strings of all kinds, just received, and'all the mbst popular MnSiC> F.CUOKS^Y, Wholesale and Retail Mdsic-sellbr XS9 [ESTABLISHED 1863.3 / fP I M ~B B B ■. ' . roi saik;, " 250^000 FEET SAWN TIMBEU r ■ • '■-.: . At&e : Y«^,arit<^»riEp*cl. ■ :c V««*U lo»ded witl* d«*p*nch : alto, •* »*>« **«v*