The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,573.]

Auckland, N.Z.-, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1875

[Peice : ONE PENNY.



Shipping. V"k^ nVERLAND MAIL SJ^OFn^v / ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA SAN FBANCISCO ■j^^gS^AND NEW YORK. ««w, The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New S-nti. Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty s Maila] The Splendid Steamship Mikado, 8,500 tons, F Mookb. Commander, is appointed to leave for Honolulu and San fxancisco on Friday Marcn 19, at noon, * For freight or passage and all particulars apply to « H. M. JERVIs/ Agent. nJkAs, A trsTHAIiASIAM a^^K^^^T" STEAM NAVIGATION" Tf^BESZSSifiSS? STEAMERS. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDtfIELDS. Thb splendid Steamship , Cyphrenes, I 2,500 tons, T. Wood, Oommaßder, expected on or about 26th instant, and will sail as aboVe si* hours alter arrival. Fo» freight or passage, and alt particulars, apply t8 H. M. JERVis, Agent. -*k^ l\/r AIL LINE ACROSS ' (gW^TCSv JJLL THE PACIFIC. j TEE SAUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVI^ GATION COS TIME TABLE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEA LAND, AND CALIFORNIA. The vessels of the Company leave Sydney, calling ttt Auckland, New Zealand, and Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, every 28 days, and San Franciso asunder ':— Liavks Auckland. Lbavbs San Frak Cisco City of Melbourne, Jan 22 Mikado .. .. Jan' 2 Macgregor .. Feb 19 Cyphrenes .. Jan 30 Mikado .. .. Mar 19 CityofMelbourne.Mrchl Cyphrenes .. Api 16 Macgregor .. Mrch 29 City of Melbourne, May 14 Mikado.. .. Aprl 26 Macgregor .. June 11 Cyphtenes .. May 24 Mikado .. .. July 9 City of Melbourne, Junc2l N.B.—These sailings may be later if English mail has not arrived. A tiain leaves San Francisco for New York daily, with branch, lines through the States ; and powetfol steamers leave the latter city daily for England, thus affordiDg a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe. Intending passengers Jrom Europe and America are informed that the Company's local fleet trade from Sydney t^ all ports of the Australian Colonies, hy which tntans prompt connection is made with the above line. " - ' EREDK. H. TROUTON, . Manager. H. M. JERVIS, Agent; "OOR PREIGHT OR j^^^^^^-L CHARTER. Union, 861 tons register, Captain Shamlqck.. is open for Fieigbt or Charter lo any Colouial port. STONE BEOS , Agents. -T?k "XfEW ZEALAND "*-^ STEAM SHIPPING COM ylNlK\lr^» pany (limited.) For New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at nelson, ¥or westport, Greymoxjth, and Hokitika. The 5.3. WELLINGTON, Will leave Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY next, the Ist March, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHKBLER, Auckland. Or, A, BARNIS, Onehunga. ffices —Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. rfj^i. TTOR FREIGHT OR JO CHARTER. Helen 346 tons register, Captain Evans, is open for Freight or Charter to any port. STONE BROTHERS, • ■■:; Z-,:;U ;.,■-. • Agents. ■ "OOR LONDON DIRECT. jEJ^^rP^' To Foxi.ow thi; City os> The fine Iron Clipper Grlenlora, 764 tons, having GO tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. . . ■ For freight or passage *pply to ' OWEN & GRAHAM, ■■ Agents.: QLE4RING OUT SALE OF IRONMONGERY. OAS. SMART & CO., GENERAL IRONMONGERS,, Intend . RETIRrNTG FROM THE TRADE, and beg to offer to the public of Auckland their SPLENDID STOCK OF ' j Q '] ; . 0 \ GENERAL AND FURNiSHTNG i IRONMONGERY, At Prices which shall effect an Immediate Clearance. Tb.6 Stock of ELECTRO PLATED WARE Is complete in most Elegant Designs. A Large assortment of B.M. Teapots^ Dish Covers &c, and Magnificent Silber and Anucapnic r : Xiamps, will be sold at VERY LOW PRICES. Coal Vases, Fenders, and Fireirons, will be disposed of at HALF PRICE. This is a rare ouportrnity for Carpenters and Build ers replenishing their stock of Tools and Hardware. The Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery is THE MOST COMPLETE IN THE CITY, And will be sold at ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS. ~ J, SMART" & CO., 220, QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND.



I ~" : — , - ..' ---■I^YANS & ZAMB.KA, -E— PHOTOGRAPHERS,'.' 19 6, QujiEU-STEEET, Next Auckland Savings' Pank, lffcA° D di) ,mCt m atteiDti:on v the 'a°fc *ha* they make PuRXRa IT-TAKING their special study. I Intending cnstonurs may often ba saved waiting j uy making appointments to sit. BO O X S BOUND PAPER ROM), LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Bfrfeyjy.fr S*AR.) ABEHDEE N BOOT TACtOEY, DUEtIAM-STREET. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock. Sole Manufac turers of the Seamless Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinemuri and Thames, trade BLAC& & 00. pIAtfOEOBTE TURING. MR H. 0. BROWN}, Pianoltoktk and SabmqkiwA TuN.fep^ From Messrs Broaawood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address;— Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. ~T AM E S BU T 0 :BTll fi, I W CARTES, CO < Til A.CTUR, &c. . Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships on the BALLAST; 3UPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay op Islahb Coals. ' .'.. Also. '. . , ' firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. BEEO. B- A & KA'B. Al NATIVE LAND AGENTS, , ~, SURVEYORS, fee. • • No 5, Vauj's Bu 11 T>l no 8, . Queen-street, Auckland. ■'"■■• BOET LAN D CEM E N TYI 300 casks Portland Cement 5000 Biie Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay and Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, "Victoria -strebt East. 1S 'i NO E M^n, .teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOGK BROTHER^ SQ.AP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RtCHM KD, COX'S CItKFK. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. | " v a is «■ . o a, 99 » Hotus and Land Agent, Best and Debt Collector, Btichbury'« Bnildlngi, Queen street. B O E & E AE. EKS. FKEEMAN'B BAY 80AP & CANLDB WOEKS. Cash Bnyerg of Tallow. '^ fA CAKD ] BAMUE.L WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, dfec Loam arranged. Office: 7.29, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.; | ~G~ R A I &, *P • FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, Ac.— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. ■ . ■■ -,- .-, ~ . WPHILIIPPB & SON, c OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Painta, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, Ac. ■ Glass cut to ze ,and carefully packed. • - ■ >: 12. Wyndham jtreet. , ■ WH. SKIN X B;B • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and - JOINER VULOAH LAX X, T. ''\ \ ■' ANT) ' » ■-'•■ FORT-BIBZXZ. ■ ••oaf Shop Front*, Office Fittings, and all branch** ol the buildlnx trade executed. : "DOSES ! BQNEa! BONBBI Bought in any Quantities FORrCASH at the Free- ' man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by ', , , : , ■ ' - V J. feJ^SOPPET./ THE Misses Teute'icbehg beg; most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to''give ' Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embrtidery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, Broocheii, Bracelets, Ac—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96, east side. ; t-tun CHARLES B L O:MEIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, ~'..,--. Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gilding,' Graining, Marbling, Colouring1, Painting, and Paperhanging, &C, &C r . .. I ;■ \ j rv !;i • i .■.■■;•'!' ■' ■ : Ponsonby Boai>, Newtox.: ■■ Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson,, or Samuel We)ls, Queen street.' . : ■•. \. ~[( L.-JI WE. HAT fißD'f . CHEAP BEDDING ' T UPHOLSTERYj « FtTNBRAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE ■W<Y;JEM> HA M SBRE ET, i .... r , fNextto Que* i-street Corner)., Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey f . -•• :■■ t streets. J ,-..'•■, & 3. ... BOPPEii .;-; n v: ; ;; v . mil:lkbs, sv ( . ~: . > l^ a - s 1 i fI'"r;VFRMnHA»'s Bay Stiam Mats, ; tl ■■ i or i , .... ■• n ■ v--' : '■ ■ -'■ i< .i ho a ■-: •■>> ■ AND No 8. WIBQ lIT BTRJBKT, WHABJ AOO Kl>. 77 ~ . , J\ B■ N T IS"'; «& 'K\, M R T. TB. A FOE D, BUBOION DKNTISTi: .. > W A X S » I » L D S T KB ST. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. , OL Alt X E B BOfHBB B' (LATE CROMBIE'S) Miici* r ROYAL FINP. ART PHOTOGRAPHIC, GALLERIES, !• (OpPi-rra Union Bank), t QUEEN STREET,; AUCKXANP. ~, First-class Portraits rom C.D.V. toLifeßke, J ' . Moderate Prices. Children's Portra taken instantaneously./ ' Money. ONEY^O LEND | m) first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. Dyer,, dhortland-street. ..m,.-.'. >'* f .T •>-, ' ■:■;■. ON t EY LEND; in large md small sums, 'W low rates of interest.—Apply ELTOTT MEYER 28, ShortUnd-rtreet: ■ MONEY TO L£l<fi» "in l^rge «r "••f imid] sunn, afirry low rato^of^tfitmil.--' AM.IF to Wtl*Wsl«T. iolMUtt, Hi^HrtJt**. - W*l



business Oardg. T) £ ALE X. YO IT N IG -S~* Having succeeded to the late Dr J. R. Nicholson fees Patients dally at his residence, Karangahape Road, from 8 till 9.30 a.m., and at 9 p.m. Dr YOUNG also attends at M* Watt's Dispensary, Fymonds-3treet, every morning; •at 9.30, and in Onehunga, at Mr Gillman's, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 1.30 ; , . - : '-E yIT,T, "■ GUJM-MAKEfi ; 244, QUEEN-STREET. , .■■.';', Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, ,&c. EiastinJ; P&wder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. 1 ■ ' ■ ■ ' ME PAUIiDBB, Sole Contractor to - the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- OlbSeta, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at- Jjfid punctually t6 a"ll requests regarding the above. Persons d&ifinfc.tb hate the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnigMly, <ji o*her\Yi*e, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or tt.*i*ten with the Inspector of Nuisance* City Council Office, Qctaen-Btreet ." ■ ; If i *4 H jsr U # 0 O JL" Wholesale, Shipping, ai>d Family Butcher titwi, corner of Durham street, Aucfc fcnS. FoUJiry di all kinds «?a.wf«d to oidor. Prime Smoked Tongues, Hojco cured Sflcon. Coined Boef on sale In large nuantiiieß. • N.8.--Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all pas-is of the Colony S9°n .receipt 6t oidSx. , FSpfliM.wsttod on lv iown er ttt^mbfi. ■"■ _* ■ ' ' fi Ji.i.T.'-iYi 3~HX~M~B~¥ ■ j • AND . , • - STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSOST-atRKET. lOKINS , AND GSOUND SIJCIAB AXTTAYB O» HAS!) ~\" ,/.; w. r: jfAppBLL.:". ' '■■'.' :. Ah ¥ UB D ' ALE T, . , ;ir,j. •■ ,!ji •:• '. WATCHMAKER, JETVELL2B, ETC., ■: ■ • -*'• «*a ' ■•({"' l RB-COMMENCEI) BUSINiSs ; .' in"' TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QU BE ISrX STREET. Ati^REt) ALE*, ! (FROM MbBSBS. IIIDLSY AND SON, I.ONDO PRACTICAL WATCHMAKiSR AND JKWTCLLKR WTO. PI ANOEO RT E 8 AND HARMONIUMS. PiANoroRtBTTJNSR ajk<B® Ja H K.H. Tiift Dttkb iar ApfotHTittEK* ;^^^%^» o* 'Edinburgh. MESSES. J. BROWN & SON Have in Stock— Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hopkinson, .Allison and Sons, Kirhman, Chappell BSrd, cfcc, d-c. The public have thus'an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best milkers in the world, side by side. The prices of these instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates.. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H. O BROWN, who has just returned from Knßland, where he has gained his experience In the Factories Of Messrs Broadwood and SonSi'sUid Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A UCKLAND STOIfE WORKS, ~ , IORNE STREEdD, AUCKLAND. j ' •; ■-; limJ .:- i I til* •■ ■ :.i I !<-iV ?JAMES S; fetJCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER ; AND CONTRACTORS, - '; v ,'. '■ ; j Alrij-l:.' '};■• >>■")'> -;'-^i ■'■ ;'.\:/GE^ERAL:, STO^E ,'cUTlEßi'''^Vp; j 1 . " ■- ,\ ■. i riiji! cj'j 1" -:.■-•« nU ni mi [■ Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to Order an the shortest notice, i of the best mate Hals fanfl wo'rkjhiinship; and' »t:the JLoWBST POSSIBt* PBIOEB. "'■ ' ' !>•• ' tor.t«s.t J■:--if.i,.t -f&jtiu -jo tiij ul a i N.B.—Designs and Estimates .forwarded to, the adjoliing provinces oi'applibattoj|.', f ' Agents for the Sale of. the Thames Stone. CHEAP vS'ad'.l) LEEK AJND ~j •/,':« Di ■BiA.R;N"iE.S;,S.: ■ rnha )v 99fimo The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a large and Varied Stock of,, every de'scrlptidn'of Harness; SaddlesJßridles, Whips, Spurs, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and ■• other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, jfc'ancy Bitsts fiingle and r t'onblo Greyhound Starters, &c* all of, which will loe sold at the lowest' prices FOR CASH.'-: ■■■ 'i •■■:■■ '■'■' il3 •■-- -: *•-'! '■■ ■ V Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made, on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. V ' ' : Repairs executed promptly and sit reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Koyal Embroca tion for, Horses, Cattle, and >Sheep.' ..,■• bff's .' Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. V nxMfiwA WB. -JONES;" vialai^no BADDLKR, HARNESS MAKER, ft IMPORTER, i 184, i QUEEN-STREET, i BRAUSTON & POPSTER HOUSE * SHIP PLUMBERS,' GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS j;iNISHB2BS, , He . . AND BELL HANGERS,' ETC., ' Mas bvl b L d?;s Bui iDiir a b, j ,'■!■•■■/■— Jf««J AtBIKT STRKKT. J ■-'■; ' J ■'-> JilJ'i'ii i bi ".j^ i iii-, ;■■■• eii\J vtf n<T3-* rf-jui Estimates) given -. for j all classea of work, and experienced workmen sent %o all, j parts of the conntry.'^ ,' ' ;;-■'■■»'•■■•■.'■ ■- ■■■ ■■ '■\",' i .'" '. NOTIOEjV W; REMOY>AL. B. KB ANE begs to notify that in consequsnee of .tbe Reclamation; Worke now fbeiog''parried on by order of the Harbour Board, he haa REMOVED to Allotments next to. Messrs. ; Holdship and jbo. Timber Merchants, Custom House-street. , '•. '' TO TBE 'INHA^ITAiSTTS1:; OE u ' ■■ :'AUCKLANIp AND ELSEWHEttE.' Having purchased'.Mk MoNTAGtrii's Entire Stb^k and Interest: in the SEWING MACHINE TRADE, I am. now (with a > StocK ;of , over - 260 ■ Machines, and 200 to arrive from the best, makers), to Supply every ipotsible demand; ' Every accommo dation as to terms given to purchasers. "; : '' 5 -':-: f -■•■•:; ■' «:■ ■' Wi'el' DENNEB, 'l' . Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. - - Having this day sold my vary Large and Entire Stock T6f ; SRWIWG'1 MACHINES to W.' C.: Dennbb, and relinquished that department of my business,to him, 1 must cordially; .recommend him to my friends and customers,.feelintf, convinced that from 'h's practical knowledge aid long experience in this branch of 'business, that" intending purchasers will find it to their advantage to inspect his very extensive and varied stock. - (Signedh"~~ —r—- —rM-,-MONTAGUE. • Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, , ■ ?Febrnary;e,-lS!7§. TfA tf.OSVS 33TT3J rr\ 9 ;T .ip^E. o JQfHABITA^fTS i [ t OE T"*- PO^rSONBy fI BI,GBEMQND,!.SPRING BAHK. AND.^pRROITN^ING, JfEIGHBOTmHOODS.] _ ■, ; ; _ r !If.,OjO,!y,.,!A;N)aDh;S ; H O-E'M-'-A.K E R, i ,ie Begs re.Bpectfnllyrtd inform thflTeiiaerife oif theiabovfe1 namefLftoti^; : iha,t.h.eh&Bj il , i .[ X j.r era jtoof c ! ' a j. q4 '^'iCOMM!ENOJEi):BIJSINESS!o(i-w cdi id . in hfinlNe-w Premises, -Ponsonby Road,' nearly :oppdßite» Richmond'Boad, lyherelie Ijopesto meet ,witii ?uch f taipport as Ws sWet attentipaTObußiaess, civilityrfei. ■' iis ffeustomers/^^afidiperßeveiing •'inaußtry,''.shpuld.' command. :;T i::'-■ i".;;:-.-'-:f' acw1 <^y ,-: «ni ; Sewedfor Peggedßoots-toorder i«t.6T"oqKPaicß&.s' ! JBepairt aeatlKandjprompt^r executed. ~ .|., 1, ( ■ wtMUiamm upon, &mi%/t*<mttKte&tfa l



Kerosene. * OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. , . .Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy < fits Liyht; In.purchas ing this Oii the buyer inSiirefl liirasslf and Ms pro perly sgalnSt ail chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHBNEBIIILtJAWX OlL.and takt>no other. DIPLOMA of MBKIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oil! OLEOJPHESE BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much le&s fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO JbEVOE'S, AS IT : ...■; STANDS A HIGHER TEST. - To GROCERS & DEALERS. M, •■; O JJ p ° S g} o *£ 8 o sz a ° •■■■; |H S | oq :i f !;;;;;g "b^"^' o. ■ :o,:::; ~:,. ~-.. '. .. ;., .. X"*: v, CD ■.-■ •-■■ ■ ':;:;':l"^'-g,vv..'.'M. S ; !::;';;,;H;;;.'"' ii :.r:^,':'^ ' w , | .•/JijJ] ■--.;:; Hi; ■/!.'■' I , h.;::j -l ~-]:' ■.■■■■. i \ ] rst./Ji >ru; r.r/«:;'/( T'i^i :• - r -•■ i.f«r;, r> -•,■■■■ ' :\> nl I \.imiiior) ban ,ttc>qa fwli/si 'si: 67t9R-on gniUiv ijnaniaWn^ sjtJT * .»«! ..■•vilv ni aizm&t o ' ! .^d" fcaegaiqzo eiJxtsmiSrnja sldoa o-t I ' f «/;>:•> 9!>«al>fiUJiia -■-!!;{ hu& ,ogtoso *! = ; > i ksu In difisi&vl ban.'i'J^thA. "■it Sftmiunmtl



MsrcHasdiso. CANTERBURY CHEESE, TO ARRIVE, FINEST QUALITY BAKER'S FLOUR, In sacks, 100's and 50's. PEARL BARLEY, i ..•■■ "•■■■" SYDNEY BUTTER. NELSON HOPS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT, ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. AEDEES FOR FINE AUSTRALIAN WINES Received and executed by % H, HA L L & CO. AGENTS'. i ON SALE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Primo Sydney Butter. GEO. W. BINNEY ON SALE BT THE UNDERSIGNED— Andorßon and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), lOOifi. ai.2f.oJb. bags J. K. Anderson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), 10CR,. and 50ft. bags Hay am. Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 50I&. oagSi GEO. W. BINNf.Y. p APERHANGINGS. ■ HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their flr3t Shipment of new Patterns (or 1874 and 1875, Ct>ttpri«fnif— PaperhangingS for DiaMng-rvoms Paperh&oging* for Dining-rooffls Paperhargings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bed-roonis PaperhangiDgs for Halls Panel Decorations, very handsome. Oall ahd See Tush 1 HOLLA^D~&~BUTLIi E Have also received per City of AucMand, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Room Decorations The quality of which ha 3 nover been equalled in AUakiauu Call amd Sek Them I White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, SMlm, Gold Leaf, Artist's Material*, 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 FRAMK MAKERS, &p., 28, AND 80, VIOTORXA-STBBET, "PHOTOGRAPHS COLORED, JL PHO3 OGRAPH* PLAIN. - . - PHOTOGKAPHS IRISH SOESIRy,, . PHOTOGRAPHS ENGLISH SCENERY, ' PHOTOGRAPHS CATHEDRALS AKDJaBBRYS PHOTOGRAPHS TUKNEK'S ENGLISH, . PIC TXJiIES, AND OTHRR OF THE BEST' ' , KKOLISH MAbTEBS. The above Splendid Assoitment of Photo)?raphs are offered at LOWiCR RATES than any hitherto imported, aDd mustba sold to close consignments. I 1 am also selling Lett's Diaries, 1575, at VERY LOW PRICES. EDWARD WAYTH 1, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. MEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKeT JUST OPENED, > Leisure Hour, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1871 Child's Companion, 1874 The Quiver, 1874 &C, c, &o. EDWARD WAYTE, TJEEK-STKEET. Education. DAY SCHOOL,PROTESTANT HALL, NEWTON. MRS MARTIN. English, Classics, French. EyENiKG CLAss-Four nights weekly, at 7.30, REV. J. MARTIN. February 9,1875J A'"-ti':e X L 4ND TRA IN I NG £3L SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. JOSIAH MARTIN, HHJAD MASTER, Chobal Hall, Sybionls-stbbkt. COTTRBE3 of TRAINING LESSONS will be com menced on MONDAY, February 1, and continued during the preseot quarter, asunder:— , Daily at 10 o'clock-Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing' Mondays at 12- History: " Progress and Influence of Arts and Manafactures." ] . ; Tuesdays at 12— Physical Geography: "The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of the Colony : •; Gold and Gpldmiuing." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : "Food and Diges tion." Fridays at 12—Mechanic*: "The Laws of Motion. Bpecial accommodation wilt be provided for Ladies i nd Visitors | . ■ . Pupils cap enter for the TRAINING COURS3 ONLY. Terms on application. * AN EVENING' CLASS (FOX; PRACTICAL SUBINEB3 rIRAININ"G) Will be commanced on Tuesday Evening, February 9, from 7s to 8 o'clockjto include Entries, Invoices, Accounts, Correspondence, Book-keeping, &C. I a his class will be conducted upon the model of a Merchant's office, with the transactions in the icua- = tomary trade of the colony. .' , Terms—One Guinea per Course of Twenty-four ! Lessons. ~ ~.■'/. :. . . ■■:.]■::;;./ : u\-/- • i •■'"■' '. ■ \ ■'',:;.; "..j'^vENier-G classes in : "Architectural Drawing and Surveying ' Mining and Engineering .. f . ■ .. ■ Pr»ctical and Agricultural Chemistry, and j Physioftl Sciono* '"•'■ -;- t



I Hotels. HH HI S TLE H O~T EL. P. DARBY, j Wholesale and' -Retaii! I WINE AND. -SPIj^I .§T^EE | ' QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to tlio public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. • i-\ rr r■ - ■ • i Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old. Houte which - was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him • rom town or country, with the I CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— | Sandiman's Pour Diamond Old Port Wine ■ Duff, Gordon's Sherry t , | Champagne—CJiquot's'- >• - A''.. Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's..., Champagne- Mose'.le, pints' anil q'uatts Claret- Chateau; Larosa Claret-iLafcte ; ■■,- . ■<■-. wj.irt.'i au'C Claret -Leovilte Clare.t^St Jul ajqt's, ;> » ; ; , \* j, >j ;> ;= >>t ft <i Real Old Jamaica Hum Hennessy's Three, Star "Biandy,. _~ ■ '"'■ Aiid othei'dhoicfrbiandßi' wf ) assoitteocasks -matjeup to order different brands. , ~ bass's enxjlish ale on draught. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TEEMS : STRICTLY CASH. Spirits Overpioof, the same as from bonded Store, sold in. any quantity. NEW CALEDONIA WlIO.E: ALK AND KETAIL ■WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COfINER OF Symokds-sikeet^and Karangahape Road. Private Entrance :— SYMCNDS-STKiasr. LIST OF PBIOBS: Martell and^Hennessy's PaleJßrandy,_43 per bottle; 3mall, 2s Kartell and Hennessy's small Brandy/43 per bottle ; dark, 23 Greenlees' snd Colville's Campleio»/P Whiskey, 4s and 4a 6il (proof) per^bottla ; small 2sand 23 6d DunviHe'a Whisky, 4s ipc-r bottle ; small 2s Jameson s Diibliu Whisky, 4s and is Cd (proof), small, 2s and 2s 6rl * Burn. ?.a per bottle ; small, Is" Cd . ' O!d Jamaica It-am, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Shirry Wme, from Ss Cd to 4s Cd per bottle ; small.tSj Amontillade Sherry, 5s por bottle ; small, 2s Cd Fort Wine, 4s per bottle ; sms.ll, 2s Old Tawny Port, 5s per bottle ; small, 2s 6d Fnglish Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle She above bottled on tile premises. IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hine's Brandy, 5s 6d per bottle Flask Brandy (various brands), 3s per bottle Geneva, J.DK-2, 4s 6d xer bottle ; smaU, 3s old -' om (Vanotts brands), 43 per bottle Bunville's Whisky, 4s p^ r bottle Champagne, No 2, 7s 6d per bottle ; small, 4s Claret (different brands), from 3s to 4a bottle Schnapps, (>vo)fe's). large 5s ; small. 2s 6d Tow.'iSe.nd's Sirsaparilla, 6s per bottle Australian Wines, Ss Cd and 4s per bottle Alo and Toner. London snd Dublin, bottled, from Is 4d to la 6d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof), same as from Bonded fctore. Assorted Cases of the iibove made np for Families and i*icnic parties TERMS :—STSIOrLY CASH, t.O IXCEFTION" ' SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietok. Miscellaneous. rp ■ O BE SOLD ~ .. AT < .. . amrnvfyQlg/j, pRI g Ei -iono }ob ' .f^i^ffl -JS" DID AS SO B T MEN T ~ 0..Pj : : ove ■?■ •' ■■•■';■■ ' ; si ■ ■ ■'..' ' ■'■■ ! ". " 15-carat .Gold Collar Studs 15 „ GoldLiniia 15 „ Gold Solitaires j ; 15 „ GoJd HaU-suites 1 „ Gold Suites, in Morocco cases. WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrists and fronts, 3s 9d to 10s INDIAN GAU S E SHIRTS, ft c. SILK DUST COATS, 12s 6d, 18s 6d, 21a REAL PANAMA HATS, at COST. - J. M. McLACHLAN, ~ 2 18, QUEEN-S If RE E T , ; i , One door from Wellesiey-stree . ■ r :"VTOT.ICE, 0F IR E t MPTA^L.' B. CROGKEB, respectfully informs -his numerous1 friends, customers, and the geneial public, that he' Has removes Iris Boot Manufactory to those premises immediately opposite Messrs Holland und Butler's. Victoria-street, formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone, whose stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He w«ll as usual, carry on" his business, and to aay who'may not have favoured . him with a turn, he onlj solicits a single trial, 'Whten he is sure it will1 be repeated;—?. CROCKBB. • ■ Pantheon is a complete success A as shown by the many attempts to imitate us, but we are as busy as ever, and must beg our customers to give us a lull week's notice.—Ford, * Potter, and Co T MPORTAN T NOTICE At J. S. COBLEY'S " Bespoke" Tailoring Establish ment, junction of Grey and Queen-streets, Gentlemen can get A Suit of Superfine Black from .. .. .. £5 10 A Suit of Bliss' Tweed, -thoroughly shrunk, from .. ~ r .... ~. £1 15 A Suit of Mosgiel Tweed, from .. .;. .. £5 0; The Best Fitting Trousers in Auckland, thoroughly shrunk, from .£ls All Garments best Material, best Style, and best Workmanship. N.B.—Nothing upside down, or with the head where the feet ought to be, i'or this is no puffing establishment. BEYENTY PIANOS.and FORTY HARMONIUMS, to be sold at greatly reduced prices FOX CASH, in consequence of being over stocked and large shipments on the way, These instruments are the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in Mew Zealand.' I Harmoniums, from L 9 10s to LI2D; Pianos, L3S to Ll6O. : *ar Harmoniums and Pianos > : ON HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, nine, twelve, eigl teen or twenty-four months—the hire deducted iff price of instrument. Y■;:g '| ~ •jn » HOFFMAN' & SON'S ACADEM TO $ E MU S 'I'C/ . , .:, Shortland-stxikbt. ■■ . ,:!:}uj i ■.■ nstruments;of all kinds tuned and repaired! EW ZEALAND INSURANCE . (^ , COMPANY.. ,■ . : - FIRE AND MARLINE. ; Capital, paidup.and.tovested .£240,000. Insurance against XOSS BY FIBE of "every deW cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany.. * 32 i-~i ■""-' '■:■..-:'-: " HiiUs Insure' the Voyage ■or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, sf Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing yesself '} Risks on Specie subject to'special arrangements. -r i": ['") .!-.■..- ;i :. .;■ - ' >■■■ LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID, j . ,



Drapery. J^ G E NUTN E SALE ! ■ or ; DRAPERY & CLOTHING^ ■ j _ -r-t:^ .■■'■ • ..,''.•■ - ) fi I 'i ■.■.<,■■■ ■'■:■('! GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE f CLEARED OUT. m ATKINS Begs to inform bis numerous customors and the public that he hat commenced a GEN CTINE . CLEARING-OUT SALE HIS WHOLE STOCK OF D-B AfPJE.B V.AND CLOTHING, Which has been RE-MARKED, and , > HBA.VY BEDUCTIONS made on every article. h: atk ins ■■.'■■;■ ' ■ ,;■ .' i'l •" -1 Begs to say that it is more particularly his desire to '. CLEAB OUT A HEA.VY SU&PLUS ... ,1. ; ,\ STOCK of ' KESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS,!; AND .... •->■.-• ;•■■;;. -: ■"■■ -J :ot CLOTHING, , /' ' t ll But that he feels that he cannot advertise a .. »d CHEAP SAHE ' V^Z Without including Manchester and.' other plain Goods ; he has therefore SEDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers | r have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods,' .such' as ' -, . .'.., , : -.r,,r. SHEETINGS, • ' U/ QTTILTS, .„;!.(. iwxst h:^:;< .:■". ■'"-/ rx., TABLE LINEN, J*^ !i .'•:«■■ " . , WHOLESALE .ERIPES^ DREBS JTATEEIALS, 1 r BtACK*COjiOUEBD SILKS; '. ': ■:■ at ■;■ ; •..'■•.■^ CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE-^ J SALE 1 PRIOESi J f/ The following REDUCTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— <2T£§ :-.i 0 Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent rednetlib:'■■! 1 ' ■'■ llff IT / » Black and Coloured SUki, 15 to 25 per c^nt-wdacUon Japanese Silks, 15 to 26 per cent redaction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, Ac., 12 J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas; 16 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob rgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12} per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, Ac, 5 to 40 per cent reduction. - L IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ,[ Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trbwers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing. *C 16 to 25. per cent reduction 1 .■•;-,■ t ■•• i ■ ■■ ■■■•■;■ i ] ii&Q&% Tweeds, Whita Shirts, Crimean Shirts,; Haf* n Scarfs, Ties. Cellars, Hosiery, 4c, 16 to 25 per 1 cent reduction- ... .... -.->...;; A Beal Macintosh Coats. 33s 6d, all sl«s ; nsual price, .; ; j :; «5t0;668. • 'J - ; fr% :5t V I .1 ;: /■. .: 0■ T GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN ? THE SAME {RATIO. ■' (13! ., ( ,, ;i j0i:i:; ■'','- W THIS 19 THE FIRST (CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HASi Afi^RIISKD. AllD !rtl 4A GENUINE ONE?l^iii?i -: ,H /f ::;; a-!ya- at a a l> LI _' ho tb-r?> ;; . Q/' M , rIM I) %Ift 8 I JIT ~; a atkins, : -,;";; -■ , IP i 1 1, * .■ £i^T«) HA* ANU KoJUBYMAir,