The Evening Star.

Tol. VI.—No. 1/550.]

Auckland, N.Z., SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENN^. J



SMpping. -3^ A USTRALASIAN -Ca. STEAM NAVIGATION . First-class ■JlEiikSsV' STEAMERS. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS j also, the palmer river golditelds. The splendid Mail Steamship Mikado, 3,500 tons, F. Mr ore. Commander, expected on or about THURSDAY, 28th instant, will leave as.above six hours after arrival. Foifreigh or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. «*k&, rkVERLAND MAIL «H&r|s^ EOUTE TO EUROPE VIA A^KvlllA f\^*» HONOL PLU. SAN FRANCISCO •JBrnsstSKßtP ANI) MEW york. The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New Ssuth Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] The Splendid Steamship Macgregor, 3,500 tons. H. Gbaiwgeb, Commander, is appointed to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco on Friday February 19, at nooa, For freight or passage and all particulars apply to Tx fur TVtfVya it. JVI. JJJiKVIs, icent. M\ F OR HOKIANGA' MafflK^Si Tlie scllooner will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, 3rd Feb wary. For freight or passage apply to Shirley Hill, or F. AKCHAED, Mechanics' Bay. TT 011 LONDON DIRECT. :ij*tilF^^ r^° Follow th« 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 npply to OWEN & GRAHAM, . . Agents. N i A~ L E (WHOLESALE ONLY). EX HYBABPES, fto, , Sultanas, 100 boxes Soda Crystals, 20 casks Paraffin-Candles, 50 boxes Carbonate Soda and Cream of Taviar ' Bryant and May's Safety Matches Wbltintr, Morton's Salmon Colza Oil, Turps "White Lead Rosin Corks, for ale or sodawater Bottling Wire Brewers' Isinglass Hops, prime Tasmanian 1874 Hops, English .crop 1873 Scrim and Hessian ntz Metal, and Nails for ditto. . ROBE U T LUSK, rp H E UND£ Ra 1 U-js|E O HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.casss, and octaves BRANDY—Henness/s and Martell's, in wood and case W.I. RUM-SO 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks \ • ■ ■ WHiSKY- Dunville's, Greenlesg and Colvilles, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, and Dunville's and StewartV in cases • OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's. Burnett s, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPd—Adolphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and ' GENKVA—Anchor, Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands , ■ GINGBR WINE, in qr-casks CoARiSTi-Medoc, Chateau, Margeanx, St Julien, «c. MARASCBINU—Noyeau, Curagoa, and Sarssparilla BITTiSKS^-Selner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomper ■ ' anzen . , ~ OBAMPAGNE-Cliquot's. Perrier, Jouet's Moets, Collin's Moselle qtsarts and pints „ Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth ' AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatellei *V BOTTLED ALE—Basn's Deventaan Tennet's and : Allsop's , . ' . ' , ALE IW BULK—Basa's l\d Pale and Marrian'sPale, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass's, Blood's and i Gninness's . . LIME JUi CE CORDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIE •, coo prising Belmont, Btearine, Ozo kerit, Field' and Parafin Candles, Crushed I oaf Sugar, ennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines. &c' ! TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGAR3-NG 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al. beurne, Aquila de Oro, and Alonzo Careche, TOBACCO—Bagland Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon. Childrey Prairie Flower, Bicjcle, Ac. PAlNTS—Carson's / nticorrosion, and red stone color, genuine g jund, and iNos 1 and 2, WWt« Lead, Bed Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and YeUow Paints. Patent, Driers OILS—Saw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLE and HO a RE'S VARNISHE3— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tin's CORDAGE—Europe, Manill&,.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. 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 DiniDg-rooms Paperhangings for Sitting-rooms \ , Papethangings for Bed-rooms Paperhangings for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Call and Sxi Them 1 HOLLAND & BUTLER Hare also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frame* Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled In AwSkl&iid Call asi> See Thxx I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brashes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain ani ornamental.; In fact everything required in the painting trade Is ■ '■■:■ to be had.at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAMJS MAKERS, Ac, 28. AXD 80. VXOXOBXA-BTRKET, T>HOTOGRAPHS! PHOTOGRAPHS! JUS T OPENED, it CASE OF THE MOST BEAtJTrFUL PHOTO ■ .^fi^* 1-^!1, IMPORTED INTO ;.Co'rr%..- >'AiKI): P Ii A I Nj . " "Sanging in price, from_6d to 80s, Liberal discount allowed to the Trade. / EDWARD IWAYTE, /^^SALE^O^^ANDIN^



Business Oards. JJ 0 O X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LETS, (Next door above Evening- Star.) A BERDEEN BOOT JFACTORY, XjL Durham-street. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock. Sole Manufac turers of the Beamles3 Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinemuri and Thames trace. BLACK & CO. A I S A A 0 S, • PLUMBER, GASFITTER,! AHii WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected with the trade. HIGH-S T R E E T, Neab Vulcan Lane, Auckland. lAJMOif O&X js T U JSiiN a. _____ MR H. O. BROWN, Pianofostk and Haemonittm; Tuner, From Messrs Broadwocd and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. AMES ITU TiO'H E~R, CAETEE, CO I*TRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered .from fcliips on the BHOKTSST NOIICB. BALLAST SOPPI.IED. Newcastle and Bat of Islakd Coals. Also. FißßWoop. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. E~E EOJJ & &BAEAI, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No 5,~ Vaiii's Btri_DiN«s, Queen-street, Auckland. "PORTLAND CEMENT. 800 CASKS ON SALE, And all kindß Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, V I 0 T ORIA-STREET EAST. IS i N O H M A BT, -jeaoher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, BICHMiND, COX'S CBKTK. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. JO A' ■J* B" O IS., » Howwn and L&nA Ag«nt, Kent and Debt Collector, Silchbory'a BoildlDga, Qaeon ttteot. GE O E & E A & Jfi-B-S. KREEMAJTS BAY SOAP & OA3STLDB WORKS. Caah Buyers of Tailor. ' " [A OABD] BA M U B L WELLS House, Land, «vnd Oonmdssion Agent, Collector of Rente, Debts, Highway Rates, So. Loans Office! 189, Queen sfcreeS Ito doors below the Union Bank.) to r a i c, «f • FORWARDING AGENT, 'Wholesale and Betail Cowl and Firewood Merchant, &C— On Sale, Newcastle and "Wangarel Goal, Tl-treo Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal. Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. •_ W" PIILLIPPS & SON/ c OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanginga, Scrim, Painta, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapeste) Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed asii Poora, <fto. Glass out to ze ,&nd carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. W" H. ~ SKI H-JSf BK • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOIKSR . VVI* OAN LA N Jt, ■ AHD FoBT-sxaaKT. Shop Fronts, Office fittings, and all branches of the building trade ezocnted. *DONES ! BONEH! 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. gQPPET. HE Misses Teutenbebg most respectfolly to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Appliqoe Guepure Embrcidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work In .Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, Ac—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96. east side. ; WR. HAT WAED'f CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY. & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE - WYNDHAM SEREET, I (Next to Que'i-sireet Corner). Residence and Shop, Cornel of Pitt and Grey - streets. j J. B. Q. PPB.3?; ® MILLERS, Frrbman's Bay Steam MJOLS, WO 8, WBB QTTBBN STRKBT, WHAKT AVCKLiXTD. ■'TV- B N T I B T E X c MR. T. T~R AFFO RD, BXTBOBON DENTIST, W A X■■» » I » X B S T R « ■ I. Artlflolal TMth, from One to s Full Set, la. Gold o> Vnlonifta. _^ GLABKE BBOTH ER 6! (LATE CROMBIE'S) „__ ROYAL FINK ART PHOTOGRAPHIC M4LLERIES, (Opp -era Union Bank), ■ ' QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-olass Portraits from CD. V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portra taken instantaneously. TKT A:.BT TE D KNOWN THAT " ■ ROULLION'S JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES . AT 3s 6d PER PAIR, ' AB« TO BB OiBTAINID AT . -DYSON'S , ' TEMPO RA R V PR E MIS ES, -Opposite the City Hall. ■aioney. MQNEY~TO~LE^D on first-clasi > i freehold security.! »V low .'rates' of Interwk- R. C. Dyer, dhortland-street. , , -- lyrpNEY TO LEND,, in large an< I jJIJL ■'■■' small sums, & low rates of interest.—Apj-1; jo EUOTr MEYER "Solicitor, 28, ShortUnd-itreet.



J) EVITT, GUmSSb 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &o. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. PIAJO FOSTES AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by' Bord, Zelgler. Debaiu, and other makers. Also, i Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A . handsome flnglish Pianoforte, in walnut c-se, to bo ; sold at cost price. Also one for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in town or country.—T. H. WEBB. Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. E EAFLDEE, Sole 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'lnspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street gi* I S H 13 R & O O M} Wholesale, Shipping, a»d Family Batcher Cfcueon. street,' comer of Durham street, Auck aad. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prims Smok'od Tongues, Homo-cored Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities, ST. B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order, Ji'iv.^iilc.i waited on in town or suburbs. . BOTANIC MEDICINES. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple and com pound, at Mr Brittain's lata Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, VICTOBIA-STxtEKT. fi IT V BAK EE V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STBEET. lOSINC* AND GBOT'.ND SUGAB AIiWAYB ON HAND W. It. WADDELL. pfl HIST MAS PRESENTS. MY NEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the best makers, IS NOW READY. BEND FOB OKI, GEO. W. HESLOP, THE. PITTING SHOP, V-mcoAH Lane. A L E X E D A L E V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IK TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEY, (From Messrs. Kiduby and Bon, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND jswurxitn wto. PIANOPORIJSB AND! PIANOirORTHTIJHBIt jsZk<& £& H.R.H. THK DtTKX by Appointment of Edinburgh. MESSRS. J. BBOWN & SON Hove in Stock- Instruments by Broadmood, Erard, Hoplcinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, &c, &c. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makors in the world, side by side. The prices of the»e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H. 0. BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his. experience in the Fac'ories-of Messrs Broad wood and Sons, and Mesjsrs Allison and Sons. The newest mnsical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, El. LORNE STREET. AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDEB 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 PJRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. C~HEAP SAD DLEEf AND .•;, HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles.Bridles, Whips, Bpurs, 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 TOR Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made ;on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. . „-. -. -. ■ '■'■■j li v .'•' Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Kidman's celebrated Boyal Embroca tion fo* Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. , . «, Purchase at the cheapest house in town, aired from the Importer and Maker. ' . W. S, JONES, SADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. ; , , RA&BTOi* & FOBSTEK HOUSE * SHIP PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BKASS FINISHERS, i - ; . • . and BELL HANGERS,, ETC., MASKK IBL D' S BY I L DING S, Albert street. Estimates given for all classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to all parts of the -country. ■ ' "" • . TUT US IC A L NOT 10 E. H. PXTCKSEY, MUBIC-BELLEEB, ' HAS REMOVED •■ • : FROM r ... - ' - --' : : > WAKEFIELD-STREET ' ........ - -:•. tTO . 240, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above'the City Hall). H. CUOKSEY begs to inform his numerous friends and the public generally that he has added to his buriness a Well-selected Stock of BOOKS and . STATIONERY, and that he-is in receipt of Maga zines, Periodicals, *o,;by every maiL; ■:;■•■ :■•'•"."' ; . Pianofortes., and.Harmoniums A very large-and choice selection cf the above at tne lowest prices— 3. |Rom £12. : jFot eale or hire on the deferred payment The largest and choicest stock in . Auckland.oi Concertinas, Violin»,FlutfS, Tambourines, andothei I instruments ; also, choice.Jtoman and Kngllsh Strings 1 of all kinds, just received, and all the most populai



I Kerosene. 11 DKVOE'S BBILLIAJNT Olu Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil { which can be made. Recommended by the Fire ! Insurance Companies fcr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy ■ f its Light. In purchas- I ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro [ periy against all cbance of a Kerosene accident. ! Ask for DKVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of various Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL is invaiuabin to I those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a | stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. i To GROCERS & DEALERS. 6 m M I o <*:■ to ■$ . IB « i o * 6. *© ? S-: s & a ;§'■•■ 0 : g . MS W k+\ ,-g;,. H j pr eh - $ . a i * h s tz ■■■! yC mT, M ■ft " w ; y ■ .„. '.■'■•' ■" -: !j. . " ':" .■■' '"; x '.' '■■■ .-.■■ . ,■'-■■



Merchandise. T Shipment OF FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE BT IHK UNDBESiaNKD— FINEST QUALITY BAKERS FLOUR „ HOUSEHOLD „ „ ' In 50a and 100s OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY CANTERBURY CHEESE JNTELSON HOPS FINE TEAS FELT FOR SHEATHING AND ROOFING BOOTS * SHOES. T. H. HaTl & CO. QUDE&S BBOEIVBD AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle, T. EL HALL & CO., AG fNTS, WYNDHAM-STftEET. Of* KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER T. E. HALL & CO. A DEL4TUE P L O U K. ROBERTON & CO., PURgAM-STBEEr. ON SALE BT THE TJNDEESIGNED— Anderßon and Mowat's Flour (in Backs), 1001b. ai.2F.OIb. bags J. K. Anaerson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), lOOfc. and 50B>. bags Hay anO Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 50tb, oags. GEO. W. BINNEY. IJIHE CNDEBSIGNED 3AS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozi Coppering ISalls and Felt : Wire Bope, best quality, 1} to BJln Chain Cables. | to ljln, Admiralty tested Anchors, frcm4cwtto lOJiwt, Admiralty tea Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas Gonrock Canvas, extra quality l hristie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas - Gordon's lioyal Navy' Canvas Culza Oil, in casks and drums faint Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums Stockholm Fitch and Tar, best quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—"Wnite, green, and black, £c D. H. MoKENZIE, Custom Ho ttse-stbeet. Education. PRIMARY' & PREPARATORY SCHOOL—Protestant Hall, Newton.—Mrs Martin will commence School in the above premises on Monday, let Vbbiuary. Terms on application at the Academy. MRS JuHN GORRIE requests her Pupib to Reassemble on MONDAY, the l«t of February* Pitt-street, January 1375. AUCKLAND TRAINING SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. JOSIAH MARTIN, HEAD MASTER, Chobai. Hall, Symonls-strbkt. COURSES of TRAINING LESBONS mill b« com menced on MONDAY, Februsrr 1, and continued daring the preseot quarter, as under,: — Daily at 10 o'clock—Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing Mondays at 12—History: " Prcgresi and Influence of Arts and Manufactures." Tuesdays at 12-Physical Geography: "The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of the Colony : '-Gold and Goldmlning." Thursdays at 12—Physiology: " Food and Diges tion." - • ': ■ Fridays atl2—Mechanics: "The Laws of Motion;" Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladies •■ nd Visitors Pupils can enter for the TRAINING COURSE ONLY. Terms on application. AN EVENING CLASS (FOR PRACTICAL BUSINESS TRAINING) Will be commanced on Tuesday Evening, February 2, from 7. to 8 o'clock, to include Entries; Invoices, Accounts, Correspondence, Book-keeping, Ac. This class will be conducted upon the model of a Merchant's office, with the transactions in the 4cus tomaty trade of the colony. ~:•>.■■ Terms—One Guinea per Course of Twenty-four Lessons. \ , EVENING OLASBES in Architectural Drawing and Surveying - Miniug and Engineering Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and Physical Science ■ . . •-» Will be commenced if sufficient names are entered. fYNEHUNErA Young Ladies' School V_/ will re-opsn on MONDAY, 25th instant.—Mrs. Mobbibon. :. : THE MISSES CRAIG'S Pupils willßeaaeuible on THURSDAY, January 21, 1876, orner of Wardinge and Grahame-atreet. A CJCKLAND COLLEGE AND JCX, GRAMMAR SOHOOL. AIFILtATED TO THJB UNIVJSRSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. Tha Session will commence on TUESDAY, 2nd FeDruaiy. , * '- ■;.-) .' ''! .; "" ■■ ;.•;-• FARQUHAR MACRAE, . : Headmaster. HIGH SOHOO?/, Symonds-street, SEAB ST. AHIJBIW'S OHUB.CH. The High.School, Symonds-street, lately conducted by Mr Fras sk, will be opened as a HIGH, SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, On MONDAY^ 25th January; 1875, by MRS SHAYLK GBOR GK. This Institution will be devoted to the thorongTj education of Girls, and to the preparatory training of BoVsup to the age of ten years. -~...j ~ , >.' •: The healthT and central position of the High School; the Urge, lofty, and well-ventilated Class-rooms, which will be fitted iwitn every requisite for (the mon im proved and »nccessful methods of instruction, under qnalifled TeacTniers ; and the spacious and.seques tered PlaygT6unilia'a"re-' advantages mien a«, + -'it is believed, are now (or the .first time made available for Female Education in Auckland, The Fe?s payable for each Boy will bo One Gulnei per quarterly term. For Girls, the amount for each will range from One to Five Gaineas, according to the departments entered. --7 ;. : . ■ v. The iirizejfatß 0r.1574 will cot be declareii, nor the



Tenders. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, January 5,1875. SEPARATE TENDERS are m vited for the Erection of NEW DEPART MENTAL OFFICES for the General Government, at Wellington. General Condition*, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Offices of the District Ecgt-. neers at Auckland. Christohurch, and Dunodin. l To Contractors.—The time for completing the North Wing of the General Government's Departmental i Offices is extended to the 30th of November, 1875 Tenders addressed to the Hon the Minister. for Public Works, and marked outside, " Tecder. for Departmental Offices," will be received at the offlca of the undersigned up to 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the Bth day of February, 1875. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided that original Tenders and deposit are lodged with the ■ nearest District Engineer at the time above specified The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Office, Wellington, January, 1875. npENDERS are invited for the erection j ■ of a Post and Telegraph Office at Onehunga, in j the Province of Auckland. " | General conditions, specifications, and drawings I may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Post and Telegraph Office, Onehunga," will be re ceived at the Office of the undersigned up to 4 o'clock p.m. of the sixth day of February, 1875. Telegraphic' tenders will be received, provided the ■ original-tender and depoßit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. PARTING SCORIA ASH ON GREAT NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, : Auckland, 23rd January/1875. Tenders will be received at tbia office until Noon of MONDAY, the Ist February, for the felloiribg j Service, viz.:— Carting Scoria Ash from Mount Albert, for the Maintenance of the Great North Poad, between the 3rd mile post acd the Eew&rewa Creek. ... •] Specification may be seen,- and forms of Tender j obtained, at the JFublic Works Office, Shortland street. J. WILLIAMSON, Euperinknde&t. /GROCER SHOP, QUEEN-STREET. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned on behalf of Me R. I\, Spencer, for the Stock, Book Debts, GoodwilLPlant, and Lease of the Premises.now occupied by him in Queen-street... . ;. Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned on pr before SATURDAY NEXT, January 30, at 11 o'clock. A more favourable opportunity could not be offered for obtaining an established business. The premises are substantial and position unsurpassed. Satisfac tory reasons given for disposing of business. . f Full particulars on application to B. TOHKS ft CO. I "RfEW ZEALAND TELEGRAPH. NOT I C E. ''■ "J" ' ■' *" — wm '^^ mmm ■'■ ■ ■ '■;' j Onsad alter tfRIDAY.the 29th January, the .Boaj ness of the Telegraph Department, Auckland, will We carried on in the New Offices, orer the Post-office and Custom House. , , J OF PICK HOXTB8: | " ... 'Wmk Dats— : . ~.. • . . 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays akd Houdaih—; -I 10 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. , ALFRED SHEATH, District Inapector. | Auckland, January 27,1875. QI T X R ATE S Town Clerk's Office, : , ; January 25,1875. NOTICE is hereby given that legal proceedings are being taken against all persoiis whose rates are in arrear, or who have not paid the General and Special Rates for the current year. ' ' :, ,:.. n-j i v. : ts. -ii- &j ■■ ■ pV-a; philips,; : ■ . Town Clerk. T ICENSB TQ SEIiL KEROSINEi ij. ... _ ~, r '■ ,',: V .-.*,A.; • - Town- Clerks Office, - s j. January 22nd, 1878. Notice it hereby given that all LICENSES to ieU Kerosine, EXPIRE on the 81»t mit, avd may be renewed on application. -it-.'1 *; : ■ ■ , ■' .^'v'. ~,.x'r, .--w.-'i'v '-.'■ p. A; ; ;'■;..;, , ' '- ' , ■ Town'Olerk. JTO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ■:. . . Ihe nndww^ed are prepwM. to C rind Wheat ia



. Miscellaneous. H Ql ,J , S~~ A L Efl By the Undersigned:— IK SUGAR [9 From the Yarraville Refinery. H GO L D EjN SYR U P fl From the Yarravllle Refinery, jfl GEO. W. BINNEY. I XTEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS ! ■ JXI 3 T OP SK E I), ■ Leisure How, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 \, fl Sunday at Homo, 1871 Tract Magazine, 1874' H Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child* Companion, 1874 fl The Quiver, 1874 *c, &c, && fl J EDWARD WAYTE, I O N S A ■'_ ; *|j|H Just lANi>ri>, ex Aerate, - ->' 9 LING AND- CODFISH, ■ IN PRIBIK CQST>ITION. fl F. If. CQMPTON. ■ Wharf. • ■ NT C : ■ EM JOHN~EROWN 1 (Late of. Abchabd and Bbown) . ■ Begs to inform the public and his friends general that he . _ -• I HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS A ithe old-established premises in Mechanics'. Buy, ■ where he is prepared to supply Coal, Firewood (cut to I any length), Posts, Bails, Palings. Shiaglai. Brickfeg^B Drain Pipes, Lime, &c, at the lowest remunerate« "^M ■FENCING ERECTED, ' ' ' •"' CARTING OF ALL KINDS DONE, - & MAIZE CRUSHED. ' ■ ■ ,;•> John Brown begs to return his best thanks to all i,;', the customers of the late firm for their kind supports* during the past 12 years, and hopes by strict attentSonlS to business, combined with moderate charges, to ensure a fair share of their patronage.' [.' . \- N B.- Kerosene bonded, and Free Goods stored. • - Mechanic's Bar. ■.:'■ "'■ . < l«t January, 1*75. ■,;, The TXntJersigned has from, ihe:above date com menced buanesii at his New Piemises. opposite ibft^ Beach Road, Mechanic*' Bay, and at Brcak'watwll Bead, near Bailway Station, where ho has on talc — o|l Coals, Firewood (cut to suit fireplace;), Posts, Rails.£jj sft and 6ft, Bob3rt Town Palings,: Bricks*!M%«| Drain Tiles. <?c, &c. Fencing erected at Lowest Bates Thanking hii Mends and patrocs for tbtir-cn|tcij|H during the past 12 years in connection with tte-flimTSj cf Arched and Brown (now dissolved), ht» re«re fully solicits, a continuance of their favours onJiliiS own account. I Orders promptly attended to at the loir* I Possible Rates. ■■■-•' •" ■:'■■.•:/.'. ':'^osm F. ARCHARD. 3 ABERDEEN POLISH £1)3 GRANITE MOUM«>.T3, "Free on board ship for any park of New Z«l»*t I IHSCSIFTIUKS ACOUKAMB AMD BKAUTUTCX. | Plans and Prices Free from | JOHN L E G G E, SOtTLFTOR, A.BIRDCIIT, SoOTLAIf] » BY AFrOIMMMiI IO ,| ■ •■'•■■ :-,■' = ,■-/ .! ■ '"■:'■'■'.'■','-U. WM BIS EXCELLENCY SIB JAMES FIifiGCSEOF .: XT BISB ICH KGK N, JEWEfLLEB, -r. qUIIN SISIST, AUCKLiHD,' Bea to dinw the attention of the pubUc lo hii tJßge and Well-a«Hwrted Stock of SNOLISH, FOKKi'ilf. AND COLOKTAt /,& MA.BUFACTUBKDJBVKLLEP.Tf, Specially celec ed, and Ot the fie west St; and Pesigns. A large portion of the"»how,CQ»ei*ts of QairU tad I Oroenakone Jewellery, Manufactuied on th» M ■■ ■ ''■"■' ■■>'•■•: " :"': ■■■■:■ ' premiaM. : .'■•■. s||||||li H.K^ begi specially to draw the attention of tL« public to hit LAKGK AND STJPERIOB STOCK OF GOLD * BILVBB WATCHBS, ■ OBBAT VAIBETY OF SII-VBB AND PLATBD GOODS, '.:■'< ■-■•-'■•■■ Which are toe beat known manufacturers of th« :': ■'.■': ■'■'■■' ••" '• home market," '■ ,'"-T. ,) l^-Kote the Address :-- HEINI^ICH EOHNi ; J E WELL E R, QUinar-STBKET. .;' 13 OOT S! BOOT S! \[ SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! i C. WESTPFAHL I 8 HO W ;'8"'B L LING OFf 'A ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CASH, To make room for Large Shipment* shortly ; ■: '; .expected. " L ' ■ ■ _. l*~ Not* the Addutss:— C: WESTPFAHL/ ,I*7, <l U c.c N-a.TfillT, PIHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, ETC. W.'PHILLIPPS * SON, 12, WYNI>B[A.M.STEEET.: W.P. and Sen have just opened ex Asiaje, A IABGE AeSOKTJUSKT OF CHROMO-LITHOGRAPES, Embracing evefy.Variety of snf-jecti after 'the" ''.',.' most eminent Attista. ;."">5» Alio/^idM'eVbeauWul'fciicdineir.of COLOtIRED PHOTOGRAPHS AKD LITHOGRATHi*, Indudlbg Dob Juan ard Haidce, 0.M.M.8, *c./«c, and haVlßg a 'large »hd varied Stock o? & IL T M OULDINGS '"-'■' ■'■;' To"Select from, .'■■■■ Any of the aboTe can be framed to order..-^ Scrim, Hessian, &c Plato and ;: Sheet Glass ■'.;." White Lead, Oil. Paints, Brushes. Ac. Patent Silicate . Paint, Oxide of Iron , Antieorrosive Pisist, and ail Painter's Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OjJRv CQLOUit, A GLASS MERCHANTS , * 12. Wyndham-atreet, above the Herald office. COST PRICE! SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF IS-carat Guld Collar Studs - 15 „ .Gold Links " ."'■'- "'■■"IBT;, Gold tolitairea:■'.'; 16 „ God HaU-Buiks I is „ Gold Suites, in Morocco cates. J WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrlsta and front*, v| Ary/% . .' "stfldto lOi'.u. -: ■■' IN DI A V OiUSE SHIRTS, Ac. SILK DUaT COATf, 12a 6d, 18* (Irt, 2U BEAL VAS/.UX HAT 3, at COST. ■ . .::M