The Evening Star.

Vol. YI._No. 1,548. j

Auckland, N.Z., THURSDAY, "JANUARY 28, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



I jQ^. A USTRALASIAN __?mlf^!s. BTKAM MAViGATIoN __ll«^i__CC!^'Vr^ NY,ci PI^ST-CLASS 'Sb^x^w^ steamers. EOH SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER OOLDFIELDS. The splendid Mail Steamship Mikado, 3,500 tons F. MrosE Commander, expected on or about THURSDAY, 28th instant, will leave a« above six hours after arrival. Foi freigh or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. -«W /WERLAND MAIL Mm, f Route to eitkope via M|aMmS_rHONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, TOWT** ian n- n y.w YORK. Tbe Australasian Bteam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South ■Wales arid New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails] The Splendid Steamship Macgregor, 3,500 tons. H. Graiwgeb, Commander, is appointed to leave for Hono ulu ai>d San Francisco on Friday February 19, at ncoa. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, -gent. i°k_k T? OR taranakt. «9S_T^v. A NELSON, PICTON, WEL- -TON. LYTTELTON. AND _B__§|ii§toPOßT i HALMKRS. The N. Z. 8. S. Company's ss- Ladybird, B. J. C. And'ew, C. mmander, from On?hnnga, Immediately »f eratrival of tbe Mikado from aono luln, or on Satu.ray next. 3 th i' st, at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; Or, , A. BARNES, Onehunga. ~7*k_T U o R WANGANUI «W«4rT^^-S- DIRECT. ~ Ft. Kilda, J. Flowerkat, Commaridrr, from Onehunga Wharf on SA TURD aY next, 30th instant, at 2 p m. For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; , A. BARNES, TJL_t_ pOR HOKiA NG A. Kflfegjsyv The schooner 4&ssßßm* Tawera will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, 3rd Feb" vary. For fieight or passage apply to Shirley Hill, or .'........" -F. aRCHARD, Mechanics' Bay. «!£». I^OR LO>DON DIRECT. Jt^^^^K^ To Fo_xo-w the City of The flne Iron Clipper Olenlora, 764 tons, having 7CO tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage tpply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. FRIDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1875. . 35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY. Fibst Race, 9.30 a.m.—Trading Vessels (brigantineß, schooners, and ketches), 25 tons-register and up wards. First prize, .£SO, with a sweepstake of £5 each added ; second prize, .£lO. Course: . From aoiith side of Flagship, through Rangitoto Channel, round Tiritiri, ouside of Shag Rock, and back through Rangitoto Channel, coming in on south side of Flagship. Second Race, 10 a.m.—Sailing Boats or Yachts under 6 tons. First prize, £10; second prize, £5; third prize, £2. Course: From south side of Flagship round chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coining in on south side of Flag ship. ... Thibd.Race, 10.30" a.m.—Trading Cutters, 25 tons register and upwards. First prize,' £25; second prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course: From south ' side of Flagship round boat off Brown's Island, thence round boat between Rangitoto and Tiri tiri, thence round boat off Brown's Island, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south J . side of Flagship. Fotjbth Race, 11 a.m.—Foxu>oared Gigs (any de scription) ; ail comers. Prize, £50 and five medals presented by Mr R. Grattan. Course: From Point off St. George's Bay round boat off Freeman's Bay, coming in on south side of Flag ship—3 miles Fifth Race. 11.30 a.m.—Trading Vessels (any rig), under 25 tons register. First prize, £20; second prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course: From-south side of Flagship round buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, thence round chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flagship. Sixth Race, 12 noon.—Sailing Boats or Yachts, 9 tons and upwards. First prize, cup, value £20, and £10added; second prize, £10; third prize, £5. ,~ Course: Same as 3rd race. Seventh Race, 12.30 p.m. Sailing Boats or Yachts 6 , tons and under 9/ First prize, £15 or cup, at option of winner; second prize, £7; third prize, £3. Course: same as sth race. Eighth Race, 1 p.m.—Four-oared Gigs (outriggers not allowed); amateurs. First prize, £15; second ' prize, £ Course: From south side of Flagship '■■:■. round boat off Freeman's Bay, thence round boat off Mechanic's Bay, coming in on south side of Flagship. Ninth Race, 2 p.m.—Open Sailing Boats.; First prize, £8; second prize, £3; third prize, £1. Course: From south side of EJagship round buoy on Spit of North Head, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming h_ on south side of Flagship. Tenth Race, 2.30 pan.—Merchant Ships' Gigs, four, oars. ,First prize, £10; second prize, £5. Course: same as Bth race. ' _ Eleventh Race, 3 p.m.—Pair-oared Boats (ama teurs), rowjßd on the gunwale. First prize, £o. , Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off Freeman's or St. George's Bay, coming in on ; •■ south side of Flagship. - "•' Twelfth RAoe, 3.30 p.m.—Dingies under 12 feet - overall, rowed by boys under 16 years of age. First prize, £3; second prize, £2. Both presented -'< by J. N. Crombie, Esq. Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off Official Bay, coming in on south side of Flagship. Entrance fee: 5 per cent, on value of first prize, except in first race. . Entry night: WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Thames Hotel.- Rule 29 :" Any race not terminating by 8 p.m. to be sailed again under same regulations on a future day. In the 3rd and 6th Races, the Flagboat off Brown's Island to be kept on the port hand first time of rounding. In the Open Sailing Boat Race, time allowance of 30 seconds per foot. Boats to be measured overalls THOMAS HENDERSON, JUN., <■:<• -'-Hon.'-Sec. UCKLASD ANNUAL REGATTA FRIDAY,, 29th JANUARY; 1875. ADMISSION"^ FLAGSHIP. Tickets for Admission-to Flagship.:.— * Five,Shillings;E*ch; "V ! May be obtained from any Member of the Committee. i A steamer will convey ticket-holders on board free Of. charge—leaving the Whirf at each hour, ieom mencing at 9 o'clock. ,'< THOSi HENDERSON, Jun., ;. <v- '. • i , . _.. \ ' Hon, Seci _■!__■__________________________■



_fcassi*G„s Oard_. ]g 0 O X 8 BOUND PAPER RULED, _ LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) A a » A A O S, » PLUMBER, GASFITTER, AN!. WHOLESALE TINSMITH, All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witi/the trade. H I G H-STR E E T, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. piAINOif ORI js TLi NiM fch MR H. O. BROWN, PIA.NOFOB.TK AND HARMONIUM TUNER, From Messrs .broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) • Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music "Warehouse. T AMES B"XT T~cTH ER, O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, -cf Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the SHORT'ST NOTICE. BALLAbT SUPP-im Netvoastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt, at HEA3ON ABLE RATES. (A. .iS UJ&Wrls .B.wAUi_. <5& 0 0., V 3« WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS A Stock of Sewn Pegged, and Rlvetted Goods Always in Stock PR 15 E0 E & Gr BAH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SURVEYORS, &c. No S, V a tlb's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. PORTLAND OEME NY. 300 C4PfKS ON SALE, And all kinds Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STREET EAST. JVfTT ts "i NORMAL, -Si TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Houie. BROTHERS, ▼ V SOaP & CANDLE MAN! FACTURERS, RI'HM ND, C X'S CRBI-K. Of-ce - Durham-street. Auckland. | y _» » % o B , °r n Hotwe and Land Agent, iEent and Debt Collector. Stich'onry'a Brdldlnga, Queen street. eg O R B B A■ X -X., FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDB WORKS. Cash Buyers of Talloi?. BAMTJEL -WELLS Honse, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector 'of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, *c. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bs_te.l 1 0 R ■■...' A I Gt, «l • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, &C— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncnt), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Paling. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. \%J P.HILLIPPB & SON, 9 ™ » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paper-hangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leat, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed as!< Doors, _--o. Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. \lf h7 BKIJS JS R R IV ■• BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER VuLOA-r Lane, AND Fort-sires T. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade execnted. "OOFES ! BONEb! BONES' Bought in any Quantities FOR C*PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by , . J. & J. SOPPET. THE IVipses TErTENBEBG beg • most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Embr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, 4c— Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, ea~-t side. . ' \J7 R. HAYWARD't V? . CHEAP ''BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, * FUNTRaL FURNISHING f WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM S BR BET, \ (Next to Que' j-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey : streets. | " -- '\~ MM———W II MlWl————«-——--■ "r~ J, SOP PE 2, Jo MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND < No 8, WBR QUEEN BTEK-T. Wharf Auckland. T\ B N T I 8 T E Y. MR. T. TRAFF OR D, BUBGZON DENTIST, Wake field stree*. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. HLARKB >B BOTHERS' ■v/ (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC ''- /--JXiLERIES, (Opp its Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits rom CDV. to Life Size, Mod arate Prices. Children's Portra 11 taken instantaneously. vy AN TED KNO WN[ - THAT ' ROULLION'S JCaEPHINE KID GLOFES AT 3s 6d PER PAIR, Are ro bb Obtained at DYSON'S TEMPORARY? PREMISES, : Opposite the City Hall. Money. ' M"^ ONeY"T^~LEND on first-class freehold security, at low- rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. '~ -" .- "' . rl/Ti >N_ _T I'O- LEND, in large arid uUL small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply oEIiIOTT MEYEE Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LJtND m large or ..-■■ small sums, atjyery low'rate of lsM«t->



Business Garcia. J) EVITT GUN-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. . Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder. &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, -hooting and Pishine Tackle PIAJNOFORT&S AND HARMONIUMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a number of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler Debaiu, and otlier makers. Also, Harmoniums, all of which will be s >ld cheap. A handsome English Pianoforte, in walnut c se, to be sold at coat price. Also o_e for hire Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repahed in t wn or country.—T. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellosley street, near Hobson-street. f4/| R FaULDMR, Moie aJontractbr to A.vl. 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 tc, 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 OfHco, Queen-street M'- 1 i_ ' H i_ ■i_ _5 0 O Wholesale, Shipping, ar»d Family Batcher Queen street, corner ot Durham atrues, A_ci= and. Poultry of ali kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Roms-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In largo quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to aU parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. families waited on In town or suburbs. O O TA NlO MEDICINES. The supply of Herb Medicines, simple nnd com pound, at Mr Brittain's late Establishment in Victoria-street will be continued as usual. I HENRY CLAYTON, PHARMACEUTIC AL CHEMIST, Victoria- st_.b.bt. QI T V BAKJS U t AKt> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKKKT. ICHINO AND GROUND SUGAB ALWAYS OH HAtSD W R, WADDELL. pfIEISTMAS PRESENTS. MY HEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MA CHINKS, Of all the best makers, la MOW BEADY. SEND FOB ONI. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE FITTING SHOP, V"itlcan Lane. ~\ L F.-j* J_ D Ai_js V, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEI,' (From Messrs. Ridley and Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JVWKT.LRR ETO PI ANO FOR i (fid ATI) HARMONIUMS PianotorxkTdnxb ££. *({$ te H R.H the Duke by Appointmkjst j^J^hc^. of Edinbcrgh. ■ io. mmM MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON H_*-e in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard. Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell Bord, <kc, &c. The public have, thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers 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 mosl proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O BROWjm, who has just returned from England, where he ha gained his experience in the __c ories of Mew.- Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. X UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. : MONUMENTAL ft GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, '/ . AND . ", • GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Fuilder's work executed t < order on the shortest notice, of the best materials and workmanst-ip, a_d at the LOWEST POSSIBi E PUICBS. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. CHEAP SADDLERY AND HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a Urge and varied Stock ol every description of Harness, Saddles.BrMles, whips Spurs, Comos. Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and ■ other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. 'ingle and rouble Greyhound Starters, &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices F< R CABH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expeienced workmen on the shortest notice Repairs executed promntly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for EUiman's celebrated Koyal -Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap st house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, 4ADDLSR, HARNESS MAKER, ft IMPORTER. 184. QTTTCEN-STKRRT RA£*» To JN & V < »R»TE, HOUSE * SHIP PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS FINISHERS, . . ; AND BELL HANGERS, ETC., Ma SE FIELD'S BVII. DIX OS, Albert stbkkt. Estimates given for all classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to ail parts of the country. .-■■:,..-■ MUSICAL NOT 1 O E~. H. CUCKSET, MUSIC-SELLEEa, H AS R EM O V ED . FROM li. WAKEFIELD-STREET TO .. -.. . .■ . .■ .. 240, QDEEN-STREET, Auckland (Five doors above the Clij Hall). 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, &c , by every naail. J Pianofortes and Harmoniums A very large and choice selection of the above attne lowest prices— from £12. For sale or hire on the deferred payment system. ■ v: - 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. GUeKSI-Y, Wholesale And Retail Music-ssller ax* '-.' stationbb. '"":



Kerosene. y .... DEVOE'd BRILLIANT 01 L Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. - Recommended by tv« Fire Insurance ompanies f< r Safety, avd by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures 'himself and his pro per y against all cbauce ola Kerosene acchsent. Ask for OKV E'S BRILLIANT OIL, and titso no other. DIPLOMA of MS;KIT rtceivud trom the Vienna Exposition of 1873 for Cans of varlouh Tops and Oils. Devoe's BRILLIANT OIL <s invaluable to tho»e who read or saw in the eveni^ g, as it wives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. I To GEOOEES & DEALERS. O CD o ._ * ° ° ft ? i ° H | 0 _^ w f< o CO * ft 6 a. ■ " I• ■ o WH- 0 . . I_ rt 0Q 7\ H & a- p. I ' o 03 M g H %. W S fa t< B W : * ■':.«■ g 6 ft . H. *r .' fc* H to H f 0 O* I « m > * ti w l&..Wi^---'^..i'«)l!-:-^,i---'j-.'".',,-''-'V>"' ■•■ .-' ' v.v..- .-'-..- '^j. '->' .''!■"' t'..",,. ~ ',',' \ t '"'. ~ : '"' : . ,I^,,,^!______,



rnT^i-r_ra_»rT--nr»r-_=y.v_h»_-^-"ht" _-nrTrmwrirrii mi iimiii—s_i imi ■■—w—i Mer c__.a___d.ls © A SHIPMENT or FINE COLONIAL TWEEDS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. Q X SALE By the Undersiomkd— FINEST QUALITY B--KE^S FLOUR „ HOUSKHOLD n „ in 60s and 1003 OATMEIL pearl barley canterbury cheese nelson bops fine teas felt for sheathing and roofing boots & shoes. T. H: HALL & CO. AfiDSES RECEIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN WINES, In bulk or bottle. T. H. HA L L & C 0., AGENTS, WYND HAM -STREET. 0/3J KEGS NEW SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HAL L & CO. A DEL ATI) E FLOTJ R. EOBER TON ft CO., DURaAM-STREEv. ON SALE BY THE UNDEURIGNKD — Anderson and Mcwat's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 501b. bags J. K. Anderson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 501b. bags Hay and Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and COlb. bags. GEO. W. P-TNN' Y. _ —- _ '_, E By he ' ndersigned : Candles—Brandon's Pickles—Morton's and "Why-row's Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand • ~ Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's White Starch ....-,'. Confectionery Malt, English Tanks Tea —Boxes and halt'-oheets Jams—Peaks, Peacock and Hawkins Tart Fruits, ditto ditto Candied. O.ange Peel Butter—Sydney and Canterbury Bran, Pollard , t Maize, Oats Wheat V .' Crushed Oats Lucerne Hay Preserved Meat and Soups Resin &c, " &o. GEO. v. k nxeT,' AGPNT. Education. Primary & Preparatory t SCHOOL p ro»pst.iint Hall, *ewon.— Mrs Martlo will & mmente School in the above premises on Moj day, let February Terms o_ application at t_e Academy _ RS JOHN GORRIE requests - her Pupils o Be-assenible on MO-.D-Y, the Ist of February, Pitt-stteet, "January 1875. IJ IGH SCHOOL, Symonds-street, A-jL KEA.R ST. A-D i-W'o OHURCH. The Hi^h S«hool7 Rynnnds street, la-ely"conduct-id by Mr Fr*s 'B, wiil be opened as a HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, On MONDAY. 25in January. 1875, by MRS' SHAY-•« GEORGE. Thl« Institution will b* devoted to the thorough education of GMs, and to ih« orepiraiory training of ovs v to 'he ag" of t°n years The he»l hy and central p. s tion of the Kigb School: the Urge, 1 ifty, and well-vent,il«UdCl»s>-ro ms. wh»h will be flt'ed will ever* re"Ui->i c for he oa st im proved and 'TJcees-ftil meihods of instructio >. unr'er rln<y qisl fled Te cbrrs ; and the >-pKCi'>us and seques tered Haig'ound,. a>e advantages, sucn «s it is helieved, are now lor t c first, time made available for Female Education in Auc la"rt. The Fe * payable f«r etc Boy will be »">De «uin<>» prr qtiarte-ly term F«r o*rw. <be amount -fj»> each will r*npe frnm On« to Five Guineas, according ,t° the de,art" ems entered The vriz«- ists f0r1&74 will, rot bedeclareri, nor the • rizes distributed, until Easter week (as customaryl, in order to await the result of tho Dec hiber examina tions by thn Board of FdncatiOn. A Pupil Teacher required. ONEHUN'4 Young Ladies' School will re-open on MONDAY, 25th instant.—Mrs! Morrison. IHK MI SFS CR lOS Pupils * will Be assemble ,n TH" R JDAY January 21, " 876 corner of nardin c and urabame-sweet. ! iiCRLNDTR A I NOG _k SCHOOL. FOX. PRACTICAL BDi CATION CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. UNDER THE >-UPERfNTEVDjrNCE 0F MR JOSI vH MARTIN, Late of the Grafton Road School. This Institution will consist of ►lementary and S-ni-rS hooKwt Advanced Classes. THE CO i KSE OF I" s-.TRUOTIOw WILL I CiU -X: <"omr_er«i»l Practice a d Correspondence; Industrial •*Jistorv. Trade. a»d Na ural Product* ; Mecl-anicsand M nufactures; Drawing »nd Detign: Political Kcouotiy, and the L*ws • f Health ABV»' OKTI C_ MS-8 , Corducted by prof usional men, will be established for induction in the following subjects-—-! Book-keeping and Me-ca-itile >ccourit ; -uricultural and Practical Oh— istry ; Ec <--omicßot„nv and G-Moloey ; Practcl Mechanics; Architectural Draw in _ ; Civil jrngineerliw ; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. The Tr«in no S'.btem or I__uhtrativ_ L'C turbs will be adop cd. «nd the School* conducted upon the German principle of Tkohmc in Educa- TIOtT. ".■-. The Schools will be fitted up with a Mus-umol Natural Productions and Manufactureß, aori wi'h th« bestfescriptiin of Modern i-ducatioual Apparatus and Appliances. : . A Oymnafium and Drill-vronnd will be provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up as soon as possible. - Evening Classes will be established for instruction n s eeial sui jecti : F«es (Quarterly, PvV'Ble is Atvanok): Elementary .. .. .. ... One t-ininea ben»or .. .. .. .. Two Oniiieas Advanced .. .- .. •• Threw Oninea! UCKL^ND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AFFIL'ATED TO TH« TTtvIVERSITY OF NEW ZBALAND. The Session will Commence on TU SDaY, 2nd February. . .-_ FARQUSAW MICRAiB, .



Tenders. ' ri ENDERS are invited from carpen * ters vi. to 3 oeioi-.k on S >TURD V, SOrh Inst., *ur ertcilng a C tt go at Dedwoud, ior M. Saley, Esq. I'ar.icu ars from ' T. B. CAMERON, Aichitecs Uigu-rtreet. /GROCER Sr-OP, QUEE^-STREET. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned on betalf of MR R. F. Spencer, for the Stock, Book - Debts, Goodwill, Plant, and Lease of the Premises,now occupied by him in Queen-street. 1 Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned on or 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. I Full particulars on application to tt. ii»M_S * CO. 1 Sports. ["PLLERSLIE GARDENS. ANNIVERS vRY DAY, 29th January; 1875. 1 RAILWAY FARES REDUCED TO 9r>. RETURN TICKETS. S.IORTS A£D GAMES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION! BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Programme. •' § I a a ' Boys' Race, 11 o'clock .. .. .. .. 10s 5s Hop, Step, and Jump .. .... .. £1 5s Vaulting with the Pole .. .. .. .. £1 5s 150-yards Race (handicap) £2 10s i Throwing the Hammer (winners handicapped).£l j 440-yards-Race (handicap) £3 10s Wheelbarrow Race .. . 10s Three-legged Race .. ... ..10s 5s One Mile Race (handicap) .. .. .. £B . 10s Sack Race .... .. .. .-. 10s 5s Hurdle Race .. .. j62 10s Tilting in the Ring (previous winners handicapped) .. £2 10s Highland Fling £1 Irish Jig .. .. .. .. ..- .. £1 Entrances for the 150-yards Race, 440-yards, One ' Mile, and Hurdle Race, 2s Cd each, to close on the 25th instant, at 3 p.m. Other sports, entrances free on the ground. Entrance fees, with colours, to be sent in to Mr. A. KING, Evening Star Office. J-TEW ZEALAND IELEGRAPH. NOTICE. On and after FRIDAY, the 29th Jamury, the Busi ness of the Telegraph Departure -t, Auck.-aod, will be carried on in ihe New Office i, over the Post-office and Custom Bouse. OFFICE, HOU RS: - Wi'K O.rs - Bam to 10 p.m. Sundays a-d oiid*.vs— 10 a.m, t) .0 3- a.m. »n i . ! 6 p m. t • 5 30 p m. Alfred sheate, District lubpictor. Auckland. January 27,1576. T ICENSLO TJ SELL KEROSINE. Town Clerks Office. January 22nd, 1875. Notice it hereby given th»t all LICIiNsRS to sell Kerosine, IXP.kK on the 31st Inst, aid may be renewed on applic.ti n. P. A. PHI IPS, Town Clerk. ON S^LE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Prim- fyduey butter. GEO W. BJNNKY. p APERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & butler : Have Just Opened, ex Ox'ord th«?ir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875 ; ompris.- — Paperhangings f>-r Or-wing-roomi i, " Paperhiugii.gs for Dini g room-j ! " i aperbai gfj^rs tor b'ttiiig-roonn ; , Pape hangings for Bed-rooms ...... Paperhanfting • ror Balls Panel Decora ionn, very handsome. - Call _m> Sb- Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received pet' City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mounting* for r.cture Frames; Stained Mouldings for >-cture Frames ~ili viduuliiigs lor Ko m Decorations Tho quality of which has never been equalled In _.CC_lauU Call and ft_w i dim I ' White Lead. Oils, Colors, Tv ~is, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Arti-t'a Material, Photo Glassy window i. lass both pKin an i ornamental. . 1 . In fact everything r-quir oin the painting trade la -.; to be had at HOLLAM&BLTT ER'S, OIL, COLOR, A>D GLASS MERCHANTS, I PICTIRE KRviMi MAKERS, j I 28, »Nt. SO RIA-HTi-SET. i T I ME! Li ME! LI MEI ; TOF^RMEh a -DO!HERS. | HARTSHORN & CO will deliver UME at tho Whau, Henderson's Creek, or Auckland Wharf, at 8)4& per bushel ; unslacked lime, Is per bushel. | ', Orders received by . : i 1 J. MORLAND, , J Cuetomhouse rtr6tfc_ [ /T<o FAEMEES AND OTHERS The nnderoigned are prep..i ed to rind Wheat 11 any quantities, on rea« nable turms, aud will take i delivery either at the Wharf or R»»lw*y>t»tion. - J & J hOPWEIT.. , ' Fee.m id b ,'Biv'ftw»m..M vll« ■} T>HOB GRAPHS ! PM' TuGRAPHS ! JU S T OPE NED, A CASE OP" TOE M VST BB*UT" FUL'P iOT<- -1 GRAPHS EV*kIMPORTED IN TO '.':.... - aUo_LaNi>, • '."•..■'..,'• {■".... ;.. co lotjre da n d p lain, Ranging in price, from 6 i to 30s. | Liberal discount allowed to the Trade« 1J EDWARD WAYTEj ...,:, .QvßSjf*a-»xi-i, Avo_;&_,«», '"



Mi-cellaueous. ;IM f\ ~N_ i A^~ i_ E I V-/ By the Undersignsd:— E_ OX AGO, V ROM 'M_IBOURN«: V From the Yarraville R» finery. 1 GOLDEN SYRUP _ M From the Yarraville Refinery. jH ftEO. W. BINNEY. I WEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS! ■' 1 X'^l ... ■: y JU 9 T OPEN ED, H Leisure Hour, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 :...,"■> jH Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 :^H Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 |^| The Quiver, 1874 &c, &C, <_C . EDWARD WAYTE, * I UKBM-STHEfcT. ■'.! _H sQ N S" A L E. SI Just landjd, ex Assave, s I LING A-> D CoDFISH, !■ IN PRIME COXDITION. I F. 3fc COMPTON, !____ i j\T 0 T JF C JE. j j- JOHN BROWN IB (Late of Arohard and Brown) - Begs to inform the public and his friends generally •* j^H that he ' °\i |H HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS ,; ■■ A 1 the old-established premises in Mechanics' Bay, , :__| where he is prepared to supply Coal, Firewood (cut to any length), Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, Bricks, -B Drain Pipes, Lime, &c, at the lowest remunerative . -sjj ifl rates. ■■-''■- ,"S IH FENCING ERECTED, . ■, '1 _| CARTING OF ALL KINDS DONE, .^''iftfl ■ MAIZE CRUSHED. _■ John Brown begs to return his best thanks to all :-■:'." the customers of the late firm for their, kind support . •--; dui'ing the past 12 years, and hopes by strict Httention _H to business, combined with moderate charges, to ♦ -, _H ensure a fair share of their patronage. ' : _| N Is.- Kerosene bonded, and Free Goods stored. , H "N ° "^ I O E.;'-'-;?:''-;^! I . Mechanic's Bay, I Ist January, 1&75. j^H The Undersigned has from the above rfat* cam- ; ■ ■ monced business at hi- New Pduist-s. ippoi'« the j Biauh Road, Mechanic-' B->y. and at Br.aiwater- - _| Road, n-ar Haiiwaj Station white be ha- on sale —7 . "^^M Coals, Firewood (cut to su't fireplace.-), Post*, Kails, --; j 5-t and Oft. Bobart Tuwn Paiings, Bricks, Lime, s - j Drain Tiles, c, &c - Feucing erected at Lowest Rates '^^^ Thanking his fiiends and jatro* & for their custom dutinsr the past 12 years in connection with tie firm, ■ fl of Arch-rd and Blown (now dissolved), he respect- fully solicits a continuance of their favours on his ,",g own acc-.unt. ' ___ Orders promptly attended to at the Itwest Possible Rates. ■ :^H F. ARCHARD. ■ AiJEJiUB-N POblbfltD _H XJL GRANITE MOUMET3, jf \ -WM Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand ■, 9 INoCRIPTK-NS ACOURAT* AND BRAUTIFUX. : ___ Plana and Prices Free from '• J 0 FJ N L E G G E, ■ SprteTtß. 4 -'« a pit k'n;- SnoTi,#nl d _H „-;■ By- ApvoiKtfNst--- -to*.-, X .. ' ___ IH||Nk * -, 1 1 TC_^^»*^nC" , .v..:i;.,?,.jl X HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FKRGUSSOF OEINRIC BXO BN, H JEWELLER, I QDIIN STREET, A U OKI AND, M Bees to diaw the attention of the public to hia Large and Weil-assorted Stock of KNGLISH FORK. -> AND OOLONIAL . ■'- ::$ ■ MA NIT FA* TURi D JEWELLERY, ' Specially selec ed, ana of the Newest Styles ai d resigns I A laree portion of the abr.v <onsi-»* of Qu*rt z and ;. Greenstone Jewellery Manufactured on the H.K. begs specially to dray the attention of tl • ;^H pa .lie to _ia : LARGE AND SUPERIOR T< CX OF GOLD & f. SILVER VVATCHK?, j^M GRKAT VAIRETY OF Sit VKR AND PLATED ' Which are tne betst known uianufactuv--'-j of th« -i' ___ home market. "'■'•"'£ B3?" Note the Address: - . - ;; HEIN. ICH KOHN, J ■ JEW E L L E R, _■ . QOEEN-STREKT ; T> O O T Siß O O T S! H SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF ! II C. WESTPFAHL (I IS NOW SELLING Of? II ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CASH, J.IH To make room for Large Shipments shortly _^^| - -•- * - 1 -^^"NOTB TH_ *DDRr=3g:_ ; -| __H C. WESTPFAHL, 1 12 7, QUEEN-S TRE ET, M i^H ( /^HROMO-LITHOGRAPfIS, ETC. W. PHILLIPPS V SON, : 12, Wy-bUi-W-STREET.. !il _■ W P. and S> n hav> just opened ex Asraye, |' i^^| A i ABGK *BBOHTMKKT OF ." '^^M ] CHROMO-L ITHOGR" APH S, 1, Embracing every vareiy tfsurjecta after the-' >^^| most eminent Artists :' '^^H Al»o, some beautiful specimens of Irfly '^^| COLOURED PH< TOG RAPES A^D ,: LITH- GRAPH-, j ■ ■ Including Don Juan and Baidee, O.H M.S. *C, *C., t»nd having a iaige and aried Stock o' ___ GI L T MOULD IN G S ,; _■ To Sebct fr m, Any of the above can be framed to order. - : 1 PAPERtiANGrNGS OF FVFRV DESCRIPTION j ; OF H< 4LITY AND D'HIGN --.v,-;,;«,..- ; Scrim, .Hessian, *c ~>ff -^^| Plate and -I>eet Glass :'';'. White Lead, Oil Paint- Btu-hes *c. Patent .Silicate Paint, Oxide of Tron ' ",-''■ fl__| AnticorrCsive P_i_t, _nd all Painters Sun-ife- •-■ r ___| W. PHILLIPPS & SON T i J I OIL, OOlOnr., ■- OiA^S M' r- R- R * V'TB !2, Wyi dham-strfeet. 'abovei-the Herald offce .-I '^^l m o B E SOi, D g COSf P-R-I C.E-1 fl A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF V f^| - ..4ils| 16-carat; Gold Collar Studs I .-.''-. 15 „ Gold Links I_^| 16 Gold oUtaires v, I ■.-,.:--.;:-}5"-„.-:-iG:)_ half-suites. : r^m 16 „ Gold Suites, in Morocco caret. ' ___| WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrists and front*, __H 3» 9d to 10* ■■■'.■■■ ___| IN DI A N GAU S X HHI'B TS, &c. j^H SILK DU^T < 0*Tl», 12s €d, 18s «d, 2ls j REAL tANaMA HATs,. at COST. |_H I J. M. MOLACHLAN, |^| I -If, QU Xk" A-DlSltl : 1 ' '.-,..... OM itm tnm W«n«il«rtl(flf»i |____|