The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,532.]

Auckland, N.Z, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1875.

[Prlce : ONE PENNY.



SMpping. ~*kjL A XTSTRALASIAN AhA^^v -LL STEAM NAVIGATION WM^COMPANY' S FIRST-CLISS .^gggjls^ STEAMERS. EOB SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; A.LSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Steamship Wonga Wonga, J T DrBKELL, Commander, will sail for the above ports on or about MOKDaY, 18th instant FOl freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVI3, Agent "TnT^ AYERLAND MAIL gtmng^S. RODTE TO EUROPE VIA. Ml>saifl[£><HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, .^|ggggjgg& AND IvEW YORK. lie Australasian Steam Navigation Company" under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales aßd New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] The Splendid Steamship City of Melbourne, 1500 tons, J. W. Browx, Commander, expected on Thnrsday, 2!st instant, is appointed to Jeave six hours after arrival, for Honolulu and San Francisco. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, ' Igent. "s*^ I^OR JSEWCAbTLE, >§j§f^. JO NSW, DISECT, ng^^^^^ (Forwardirgpar-sengers to Sydney). ™' " " ■■■"-- Hie Barque Otago. 346 tons register, Captain Bkcknill, will sail for the above port on SATUKDAY, the 9th inst. Has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passtge apply to captain on board; or to G. W. BINNEY. T?OE LONDON DIRECT. J||iteK||rTO SAIL ON OR ABOUT THE . "~"^^^ 36th JANUARY, 1875. The'well-known Regular Trader City of Auckland, rapta'nßAiis 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 or January. CRUICKSHAKK & CO,, Agents. 16, -Queen-street, • Auckland, December 29, 1874 hokiangZ jy^jy^Ag^- TJ"S schooner QUEEN', T. Jones, fSSSSBSSk Master, wiJl sail an above on MON DAY, llth instant. M. NICCOL, Agent VUWCABTLE COAIT NOW LANDING, Ex Dkrtvent, FOR SALE ALONGSIDE VESSEL, In lots to suit buyers at 4 s PE II TON, CASH JAMES W. WALLER, CUSTOM HOUSE-STaEET. "MUSICAL NOTICE. H. CTJCK SE V, MUSIC-SELLEER, HAS REMOVED TKOM WAKEFIELD-STREET TO 240, QUEEN-STEEET, Auckland (Five doors above the City Hall). / J. H. CUCKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends and the public generally tint he has added to his business a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, and that he is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, & c , by every mail. Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large and choice sslect'ion rf the above at tne lowest prices— from £12. For tale or hire on the deferred payment system. The largest and choicest stock in Auckland of Concertinas, Violins, Flufr-s, Tambourines, and 01 her Instruments ; also, choice Roman and Knglish Stifngs of all kinds, just received, and all the meat popular Mnsic. F. CUCRSEY, Wholesale and Retail Music-seller and Stationer. [ESTABLISHED 1863.] 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 . Papei hangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls ■ ■■ Panel Decorations, very handsome. . C*ll and See Them 1 HOLLAND~&~BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Framea Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames i Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in AuOkj&ilu Caxl ami> Bee Them 1 White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brashes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, window Glass, both plain anl ornamental. In fact everything requir<-d in the painting trade is ■ to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMB MAKERS, *0., 28, AND 80. ViOTORIA-BTRBET, Q 0 A L S ! COALS! FOR. SALE, Ex Mary King, from *Greymotjth, In lots to suit purchasers, ~/ 95 TONS BEST GREYMOUTH EIVER COAL. D. H. McKENZIE, CtTSTOM-HOtFSE-STREET. JJORMAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, BEHIND SUPREME COURT. The undersigned, with assistance, will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, January 11, 1875, and will teach the following branches : > . . BOYS: English, French, German, Mathematics, and Drawing. FaJ^JgifliLAttentlon will be given to Accounts, Book s' •> r^Si/- aild general knowledge of commercial busi r, ♦#' *■ ' of j YOUNG LADIES: j «a "Wihi German, Italian, Music, Sewing and Fancy t \ |w INFANT SCHOOL EXERCISES : P-isfeVa ""k^ol*l Cultoreß will be carefully pro ' V"\ I TERMS AS FOLLOW : *« gI!?o; 16s Per quarter; Languages, 10s ; Music, one , . POpU £1; more than one, 16s each; Drawing, ss. Monthly pr quarterly payments. WILLIAM MAol2?£o*gE, 'T V T.r. V «f, « $ v,.



Business O&rds. _g OOKS BOUJNJJ PAPER RULED, " LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Events Star.) A~ a a a" c S, * PLUMBER, GA3FITTER, ANl> WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected wits the trade. H IG H-S T R E ET, . Near Vuxoak Lane, Auckland. ~P iAJNUtfO it iis I 1 U NIN G-. MR H. 0. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs .Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) I Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. ! T~A M E ff~B~TJ T C HER, ** CARTBB, CO VTRA.CT()R, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Lhips on the SHOM'ST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. KS.WCASTLJS AND B.A.Y OJ ISLAND COALS. AISO. Firewood, cut or unc^t, at SEASONABLE RATES. Gl JB O & fcr jB •UliA U& . & V 0., WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTTTREBS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STRBKCB A Stock of Pewn. Pegged, and Klvetted Good* Always in f.tock PR EE V E & Gr HAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SUKVKYORS, &c. No 6, Vauj's Buildinos, Queen-streot, Auckland. "P O&XL AJN D UjttMJSNi\ 400 casks to arrive per Glenora and Cospatrick. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRKBT EAST. Afi I"» 'i JN O£ M A JS, ill. XEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Houie. ARNOCIC BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANICFACTURER3, Ri'-hm-nd, Ccxs Crei'K. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. I v & a pi o £ t *S * Home and li&nd Agost> Bant %a& Debt Collector, Bti.ohb.uj-y's Boildicgs, Qw^ftn st-eoi. & O J£ G- ,E '&&.&&&. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP * OANLDK WORKS. CMh Buyers of Tallow. CARD ] SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debt*, Highway Ratei, &C. Loan* arranged. Office: 129, Qnoen street (three door* below the Union Baafc.) 1 o~ r a 1 a, *J » • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sa)e, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tiee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. "W -HILL IP PS & SON, f ™ * OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS', Importers of Paperhangings, f?crim, Paints, Oil?, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, Fronch. Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate., Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed a3h Doors, *sc. Glr-ss cut to 20 ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham jtroet. XWT H. 8 X I Sf JS B:H. 3 ¥ •- BVftHDVJB^C'AUWNTWS., and JOINISR Vtrio-AK Lane, ANT> FORI-SIBBII, Shop tf-onts, Office fittings, and all branches of the bnildins tr,-«3e ezecated. STEPHENS & CAETEE 136, QUEEN-STREET, Is the only place in ibe city to get OTTO HERT7 and WOLFE'S CELEBRATED CALF AND GLOVE KID BOOTS AND SHOES. pOJSES ! BONES! 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. THE Misses Tetitenberg beg most respectfully to inform parents end 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, 6c—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. WE, HAT WAED'fr CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL. FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM S2REET, (Next to Que' >street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. V~ J, SOPPET, MILLERS, Frebmaw's Bay Steam Mills, AND No 8, lOWBB QUE3SN BTEBKT, Wharf Attobxakd. yjBNTIBTB.T. MB. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKBJIELD 8 T Rr X ■ ft. A riiflelsl Teeth, trom One to a Full Set, to OoM nr Volcaotfco. fiLARKB BBOTH2RS' \J fLATB CROMBIE'S) •• ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Oppositb Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD V. to Life Size, llbderate Prices. Children's Portraits taiPen instantaneously. SJroey- ONBY "TO~XE^D~on" first-class ' freehold security, at low; rates of interest.- R. 0. Dyer, Shortiand-street. _j A/rum BI TO LEND, in large and 15LL small sums, a low rates oMnterest.-Apply 0 BiilOTT MEYER Solicitor "= Shortland-Jitreet. MONEY TO Lilsx> iv iarge or



"Bt&siuass Cards. DEVITT, GU.N-MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, fchooting and Fishing Tackle. PIAJN'OFORTBS 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 inglish Pianoforte, iv walnut c se, to be sold at coßt price. Also one for hira Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in t wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wcilesley street, near Hobson-street. j\/i E MAJJIiD EB, Bole Contractor to -LVJL the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Oloaets, 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 |^ ASH Is & & 0 0 «■>' "Wholosaso, Shipping, si>& FarsiJy Enichcr Que?.n street, corsor "of Btirham street, Anefe and. Ponltry of all kinds dreiraed to order. Prlmo Smoked Tongtiea, Homo-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. .N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to ail p&rts of the Colony upon receipt of order. FsuiiHs* waited on to town Or sabarle. DOTANIO MEDICINES. The supply of He:b Medicines, simple nn'l com pound, at Mr Brittftin"s law Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHAEMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, Vi<jtoria-htj-.i£f.t. Q I T V ~lf~A~ X is B y AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBBON-STHKBT. lokino and Ground Sugar Always on Bakd W. R. WADDELL. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY SEW ILLUSTRATED PBICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, Id NOW READY. SJE N D FOR ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE PITTING SHOP, Vttloan Lane. Ajl f "innr a l n r, WATCHMAKER, JEWBLLKS, KTC, HA.B RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Mxsskb. Kidlkt and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND PIANOJfOKi Kd AND HARMONIUMS. Pianoforte Tunhk A «&< J& H B.H the Ditkii bi Appointment figtg&ti'f.' 3 or Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BKOWN & PON TT&'-e in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirk/man, Chappcll Bord, ice , <tc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the woild, side by 9ida The prices i ,Qt_<h4ic.»infUjai«i>tsaio plainly' • manceffat ITl6"l7>weatremitheraiiv'e rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the ; rovince, Mr H. O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where hehhrar gained his experience in the Facorics of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. AUCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. j JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kiDd 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. P'hbap saddleer and V-^ 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, ■fee, 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 ra+es. 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, 3ADD DEB, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154. QUEEN-STREET AH C EL AND TRAINI2S T G SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1875, Under THE bUPERINTENDIiNCE OF MR JOSIAH MARTIN, This Institution will consist of Elementary and Senior Schools witii Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE: Commercial Practice aud Correspondence ; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. ADVAUCKD CLASS'S. ; Conducted by professional men, will be established for instruction in the following subjects:— Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts ; 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. The Training System of Illustrative Lec tures will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle of TtcHHiciL Educa tion. The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions tied Manufactures, and wi»h the best description of Modern Jfeducatioual Apparatus and Appliances. A Gymnasium and Drill-eround will be provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up as soon as possible. Evening Classes will be established for Instruction B special subject*. , Fees (Quarteriy, paYasi-S ta Adyajtsjs) j AlmwaW .* » " " %l 9i%*?%*. 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Kerosene. i ! _™^ I \ -. < . .\vy f % : W i i DEYOE'S BEILLIAiST 01G Is now unlrersilly recognized as thobsst Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by tha Fire Insurance : ompanics fcr Safety, and by all cosi snmerß for the Brilliancy f its Light. ]n purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and hU pro peny against s-11 cbance of a Kerosene acci'.ieDt. Ask for JUKVE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and t*ke no other. DIPLOaiA of MGSIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL <"b invaluable to those who read or sew in the ev«nirg, as it'pivesa stronger light than gas, while much leas fatiguing to the eyes. To GROCERS & DEALERS. 6 ® o rJI « ° D PO eg. O fe § O H I o 25 • 3 » aHH g o * of r T 1 H&a 1 0 as « * 8 g• M S O ft W *-" o g W ft H " 5j H * ■ " o i * O * g <! !zi Ph DO . Of 3



X S ~H~I PME M T OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON'SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE By ihe Undersigned— FINEST QUALITY B*KEKS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ in 50s and^lOOs OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE NELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS & SHOTS 3. T. H. BALL & 00. OBDEES EEC EI VB D FOB AUSTRALIAN" WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., AGENTS, WYNDHAM-STfcIEBT. Oa KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. PAPEEHANGTNQS, OILS C0.1.0UR3, ETC. Fx Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PA PERU ANGLXGS - The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of design French and English Decora tion* md Borders, selected cxprtsaiy for this market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers VARMSH VH—i arriafie and House Painters', Cabinet makers. SUN VklVS— Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes, irti.sts' Kequisites, Trade Iron mongery English and Colonial Glue. GliASj—Polfefcec and Kough PJate, photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on wliich we have now m?de a considerable reduction in price. PAINTS— "White Lead in largo and small packages, Zinc. White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Antieom'Sive, etc COLOUKB- Dry in every variety. OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. TUBPENTIrsE— Jn cases and drums. Methylatpd Spirits MOULDING:*—GiIt a nd Stained Picture Frames and Room, h fine assortment of Cornice M.ouidinga. Chromo-Lithographs. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM-STREET. pEOEGE W. OWEX HAS ON SALE, EX STANLEY CASTLE, WAITANGJ, HYDASPER, HERO, &c, &c, &c. 40 casks PocJa CrjstaJs 3 „ Carrawsy Seed 0 ca^es L:quorico 5 ~ Anchovy Paice 15 „ C-tpera and Catsup 20 „ Currie Powder ?,0 ~ Bottled Fruits 20 ~ Bot.ied fcalt 100 „ Lobsters and Salt Salmon 40 ~ S»l*d Oil • HO „ Warranted Pickles 25 ~ Bottled Vinegar :',O ~ Bell ami Black's Vesta 3 15 „ Frefh Henings 22 ~ Kelaon's Gelatine 25 ~ Caiman's Mustard 400 „ Bclmont and lirandon's Candles 40 boxes Nixpy's iUack Lead 37 cases Paste and Bottled Blacking 35 ~ irarOinea. halve and quarter 45 „ Keiller's Confectionery and Marma lade 5 ~ Candied Peel 2 baYs Clothes Lints, 16 and 22 iz 3 cases Brushware, assoztt-d 10 ~ Whybrow's Red Herrings 18 bales Paper and Paper Bags 14 ca^es Potted Meats 3 ,', Assorted Twine 40 „ Tl> Pipes 40 ~ Bath bricks 10 ~ Tapioca, Sago, and Arrowroot 11 tons iw, 2W, No 1, and O Sugar 10 ~ Mauritius and China Sugars 200 half-chest Tea 100 boxes Tea 20 cases Tobacco, assorted Currants, Muscatels, Figs Ac, *c., &c. THE TJNDEESIGNED HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Rope, best quality, l£ to 3}in Chain Cables, f to l|in, Admiralty tested Anchors, frrm 4cwt to lCjcwt, * dtniialty tes Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas C Jza Oil, in casks and drums > aint Oil, raw and boiled, iv cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and T»r, best quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Twino Paints—White, gfeen, and black, &c D. H. McKENZIE, tJSTOM H O USE-STREET. ON S A »L E By the Ifndersigned : Pickles, Morton and Whybrow's Salmon, 1 and 21b tins Jams. Peak's. Peacock's, and Hawkins' Tart Fruits, Peak's, Peacock's, and Ha Salad Oil, pints and lwlf-pints Caster Oil, pints and half-tints Starch, Colman's Malt, pale Suffolk Tea. half-chests and boxes Preserved Meats Candied Peel . Confectionery Beef, in casks Bams and Bacon GEO. W. BINNEY. ON 8 A L 1 By the Undersigned: Crushed Oats Barley Wheat, prime milling and fowls Miize j Bran Pollard Barley Dust. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON S ALE BY THE TJNDEItSIGNED— Anderson and Mowatt's Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags Kakamti Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags J. K. Anderson's Flour, in sacks, and 501b bags Kay and Barr's Flour, in 100 and 501b bags Hassell's Flour, in sacks T. Anderson and Co.'s Flour, in sacks , n i J. and T. Meek's Flour, in sacks and 501b hags.' GEO. W. : BtNNEYv A DILAI D,feE L O V R. •BOBBBTON &



Drapery. SECOND A NNUAL C< ALE. A. LINABURY & CO., 224, QUEEN-STREET, Are now holding theirfl SECOND ANNUAL SALE OF GENERAL DRAPEEY GOODS, CLOTHING, ETC. Country Settlers and the inhabitants of Auckland selecting their SUMMER SUPPLY OF .■;'■ - - s. GENERAL DRAPERY Will find that they will be materially consulting their n interests by purchasing from the LARGE AND VARIED STOCK Now on view at A. LINABUKY & CO.'S LARGE REDUCTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. A. L. k Co. take this oppor tunity of intimating to Meir numerous } friends "and 'the general pubj^cihtit they have no interest whatever in the "com,: pulsory-' sale '-[ now? going, on ai jfoeir late Premises *in ■ the City Hal}, or with any other house in the trades



Drapery. , ■ TTT RATTRA Vj| NEW ZEALAND HOUSE,, J ; . ■'•■•. , v;J ". - Begs to draw special attention to Ills • GENTLEMAN'S OUTFITTING, ! ERCEEY, 1 -'■'•'■ ■■■ '--^^Sm ! •**» TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. ■| The following will be found worthy of inspection :— , I . " 1 GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our tvn nile hi >r }cit£lfc& : GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all Ihe 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 faced ■ GENTLEMEN'S'"HOSIERY, - ;, : .% GENTLE^^^JG-LOViSr:; .". . ' V Colored and Lavender Kid, &c, *c -- .... ■ \ -. : GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND ■ I f BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. BOYS' CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT ■ ■ ■■"•■■ ;: Is still under the^ management of Mr "WEIGHT ■ whose abilities are too well known to require comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and thoroughly shrunk. NO MACHINE WOKE JM. MoLAO HLA ff • ' . -' 218, QUEEN-STREET. . 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s"6d per yard \ lyd Moor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard ) J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard ) .-•--. lyd. Kloor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard ( ;•■ J. M, McLACHLAN. I -4 Floor-Cloth, 2s 6d per yard) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d'per yard) J. M. MoLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST Df AUCKLAND. ■'■■...■-■" ■„ :>■.;■! OPPOSITE ITEIIESLET-STEEEI! : : ' TT! H O M P S O■ N ' S GLOVE-FITTING CORSETS, 3s lid, - ; AND LAIiaE VAEIETY OP OTHER MAKER 3 BQIJALLY CHEAP. CEOICE UNDERCLOTQING AKD BABY-WAEK ' AT R. W. DYSON'S, OPPOBITE THE CITY HALL. . ; , J : : . __ _ ; - TTTE HAVE OPENED, Per Ship Hydaspes: 2 2 C A S. E S X OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, PANAMA HATS, FELT DO, in Men's and Youth's Sirea. . „ \ ..■',• . • . . . , ■/' •: . ';-. 1 "~^^^™. '■ ' • _ ■■"- ' :^-?V, . ■ ■ ■ ' ■" ■ ; ' .- '■ : '. —'^'^* J. COS GRA V E & 0 0., IMPOBTEBS. Qg QUEEN-ST REE Tx ALEXANDER'S GOLD aid SILVER "WATOHE3 By the best English and Continental makers. Are worthy of Inspection. A LEXANDER'S ~ Jt\- . GOLD CHAINS are of the ■ Newest pattern and guaranteed. A LEXANDER'S , " ■ ■. XJL LADLES SUITS are the \. - Latest and choicest degigns - A LEXNDEAR'S, '' XJL LOCKETS and NEOKEKTB • Are the best ever imported.' A LEXANDER'S .'.-,. * - IX. GENIS' and, LADIES' BINBB . : f*itr« very choica. ; ' a^LEXA^NDER'Ss- v ■•?■";••:,':-: v:*- ; .' . /'''. XJL' GiSNTS' SITITS and STUD 3 .' .i .■ ,' ~,.■„":.,, *' ;• ..'••, Are itr great variety. -,'j A LEXANDER ■'..'' ■' ]< ■;'; JOL- Guarsntees^every article purchased ;.; •[< ■ > .. at his Shop, oppostte >VynQham-Bt|eet. ALEXANDER " ,- XJI "Warrants c wry WATCHparchasedf; ' ■ . c : v from tim for two years. Alexander xjL Invites inspection of his recent iin- . ' portations of-Kli'blCTJiO PLaTES . : ' wid OLGCKS.: : '•'•':l','& ■—: —' . ■■■ - n IMB -v i* ; ... 1" O Bi- B £ LB, '>;,;, ■ \,." 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Bond. . - -..; ■■ ■ ' ■■ • ■ ''-~ -■■ "" ■■■■.- . .. _ N -\, _.: •■■•'■■ ■•-'■••':- "■ : '■■::>'v/.; ; ./^;v>V'^-'-V-";U-.^^S