The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 603.]

AUCKLAND : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1871

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



<&:•. ■ %ED BOOT. If. PUGATE T)EGS to inform his numerous customers and the public generally, that, owing to large and increased Stock to hand per Hero, and daily expected per Taranaki, amounting in all to £3,000 WOHTH OP BOOTS AND SHOES, Oi? Eveey Possible Description, be means to give his customers and the public the benefit by selling at the lowest pos sible LIVING PROFIT. H. F. knows the wants of the public, having been serving them now for 20 yeara, and accordingly imports from none but first- class houses, thus feeling that ONE TRIAL is suffi cient to prove the quality of his Goods, which have ever been found to give complete satis faction, lie would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS - that he supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed tob cash. A PEEPECT FIT GUARANTEED, uE MONEY RETURNED.



PEES E NTS! PRESENTS! PRESENTS! FOB ALL AGES, At Harris's, Cavendish House, SHORTLAND STREET. PRESENTS in Dolls, Toys, Perfumery, Picture Books, Work Boxes, Writing Desk?, Chess and Draughts, Backgammon, Bezigero Chameleon Tops, Friction Tops, Humming Tops, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Kitchen Sets, Parlor Sets, Bedroom Sets, Bath room Sets. CIIEISTATAS EUBE OENAMEBTTS. Toy ficture Books, Handsome Bound Present Books, Photographic ilbums, Church Service and Prayer Books, Meerschaum and Briar Hoob Pipes, Tobacco and Tobacco Pouches, Choice Cigars. Pleti3e note the Address : CAY±3NI>ISH HOUSE, SIIOItXLAND STREET, Nearly Opposite the Post Office. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Stkeet. ripHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market pi-ices. A fine lot of OxtANGES and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B. —All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM..



BAZAAR OMNIBUSSES. Time Tabxe. Leave Auckland-- Leave Onehunga—■ 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 0 a.m. Noon 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Noon 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Howiok 'Busses —For Auckland at 8 a.m.; for Howick at 3 p.in- A coach will leave Auckland on Saturday, at 830 p m, and special couches at Onehimgu to wait the arrival of steamers day and night. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables. Horse 3 bought and sold on commission. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. H. H. iIARDINGTON, Proprietor, Queen street. J. CRAIG BEGS to intimate to his numerous friends and the public generally, that ho has taken that large 'Allotment in F3rt street, opposite the Custom House, where he will de in a position' to supply FIRE WOOD, (cut or uncut), Newcastle and Bay of Islands COALE3 at the cheapest possible Market Price. Also, to masters of cutters, that he is a Cash purchaser of 300 tons of Ti-tree Firewood, delivered at the wharf. Goods received for storage. f\lS SALE— XYT ANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeys Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smilos Central Italys Thames Gas Shares . Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokers. 50, Queen street. r~\N fcALE— TXp-NTED- Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanutairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS, Sharebroker. No 10, Insurance Buildings; WANTED THE FOLLOWING GOLD MINING SHIRES— Caledonian Thames Tookeys Otago Bank of New Zealand Gas Shai'es Shares &c. J, M, LENNOX, (Late of High street) 37, QUEEN STEEET, Next to the Insurance Buildings.



T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STREET, BEGS to inform bis customers and the public generally that ho has juet received A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SOMMER BOOTS, Consisting of — LADIES' KID BOOT 3, various kinds, from 7a 01 LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANVAS SLIPPERS, elastic fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIRL'S KID BOOTS CHILDREN 3' FANCY PATENT ELAS TIC BOOTS The whole of which (together with the other stock) will be sold at extremely low pbices, to meet the times. . N.B. —All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QU-EEN STEEET.



jPj Note the Address : — f^j H. EUGATE, BED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE IiOYAL, QITEEtf STEEET, AND AT Owen Steeet, Gbaiiamstowjs, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSES. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEG-S to intimate to the country settlers, and the public generally, that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS as Saddler and Harness Maker in those premises lately occu pied by Mr. Kennedy, Saddler, Queen-street, opposite the old Marketplace, where he hopes, by prompt attention to business, and reasonable charges, to merit a share of public support. W.S. J. feels that he i3in a position to supply the wants of the public, having a constant and regular shipment of Goods from the best houses in England, and would call particular attention to his first consignment, per Countess of Kintore,' which is opening in firsUclass condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address —154, Queen' street.



TENDERS FOE SEEVICES AND SUPPLIES. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. SEPARATE TENDERS will I c received at this office until Noon of MONDAY, the 18th instant, for the undermentioned Services and Supplies for the Provincial G-overnraent during the periods stated, commencing on the Ist January, 1872. Printed Forms of Tender, and copies of the Conditions and Specifications of the several Contracts can be obtained at this office. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. For Twelve Calender Months. 1. Printing for the Provincial Govern ment 2. Printing for the Provincial Council 3. Stationery 4. iJinding 5. (parting 34' Six Calendar Months. '"^jL-^Rktions for Mount Eden Gaol "•*-'rr'Rationß for Lock»up 8. Prison and Police Supplies 9. Provisions for Provincial Hospital i?" £ ro?i 8 for, Old Men's Refuge 11. Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum i 12. Breads for j Hospital .'and Refuge (separate) > 13. Bread for Lujaatic Asylum it Rations for S&k and Destitute , ,io. Coals | I 10. Firewood, j I



BLUE POST DINING ROOMS, EESTAUEANT AND BOAKDING ESTABLISHMENT, TIOTOEIA-'STREET (EAST). BREAKFAST 8 to 10 a.m. DINNER 12 to 3.30 p.m. TEA 5 to 8 p.m, All Meals Is. (Late Mr. D. Dunningham.) MUTTON ! MUTTON!! MUTTON !!! MESSRS HAMMOND & LINCOLN beg to announce to their numerous cus tomers and the public generally that they have determined to lower the price of their MEAT, that all may have the benefit. Thay beg respectfully to submit the following Hat of prices which they are sure will defy competi tion. Pore-quarter Mutton, 2^d per lb; Loins, 3id per lb ; Legs, 4^d per lb ; Beef, from 2id to s|d per lb; Veal and Lamb equally low. The abova prices are for the very beat joints. Note the Adddress :— MESSENGER'S OLD BUTCHEEING ESTABLISHMENT, M4RKE? P^ACF,



SWETB, SCOTT, &..CO., QHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, )O &c, Vulcan Lane, Auckland ; and at Owen street, G-rahamstown, Thames. CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS tfORTtfE BABIES. A SPLENDID Assortment of CHRISTENING- ROBES, FROCKS, PELISSES, SQUARES, &c, • &c, &c. A large stock of SATIN HATS AND HOODS Just Opened, And to be sold by the Single Article afc Wholesale Prices. Baby Linen and Ladies' Clothing i Thompson's G-love-fitting, Corsets. ■ Ladies in attendance in the Show Room. j ________ I B, W. DYSON, * 220, QITEEN-STBEET, | Opposite the United. Service Hotoli



O THE y. & J. E. VAILE 7. H WHOLE ARENOW H m MUST BE SELLING OFF g fej' CLEANED BY . Their NEW STOCK "^ G THE END OF OF SUMMER DRESSES gj dj YEAR SUMMER MILLINERY | * ft *J. H. VAILE SUMMER MANTLES M W NATIONAL MART, SUMMER MUSLING O GO Corner of Queen SUMMER PRINTS t~< M jrj ~ and Wyndhain FANCY GOODS J , £rj atroets, and &c, #o GO no 98, Quoon street.



ONE AND ALL SHOULD PATRONISE BAENETT & LEVY THE NOTED CIIE A P GEOCB RS, RED HOUSE; AUCKLAND AND GRAMSTOWN, A CKNOWL EDG E D to bo the CHEAPEST GROCERS in tho province. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COME AND LOOK AT OUR WINDOWS. And you will prove Vy paying us a call that we are selling goods at astonishing low prices, which we guarantee of the purest and best quality. COME AND LAY IN YOUR : . CHRISTMAS FRUIT, Just landed, and imported for our Christmas trado. COMB ONE, AND COME ALL, And we warrant to give you entire satisfac tion, being direct importers from the best homo houses, and cash purchasers. We are prepared to sell cheaper than any other house. CALL ONCE YOU CALL AGAIN AT BAENETT & LEVY'S, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, AUCKLAND & GRAHAMBTOWN. Note tho Address— Nos. 204 and 206, QUEEN-STREET, Next the Theatro Royal.



SMITH &HIGGINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM-STEEET, -.. (Opposite S. &J. E. Vaile's). WE have just no.w to hand a largo aniJ varied assortment of TWEEDS, which we shall be glad to make up for the gentlemen of Auckland, at the following low prices : — £ s. Trousers, ONE GUINEA 1 1 Single-breast Vest ... 0 10 Double-breast Vest 0 12 Sac Coat 1 10 Harford Coat 1 12 Galatea Coat 1 15 Paget Coat 2 0 SMITH & HIGGIWS, TAILORS, WyerpiuM-STB-GET, opposite B\ a,n,cl J. R. Yaile'e,



NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS IN Silk and Flannel; and a Large Stock of WHIT E BHIETS, Now selling at and under the Wholesale Pbices. FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 10i 6d HARVARD COATS, 15s 6d. Inspection Solicited. E. W. DV& ON, 220, Q.UEEISNSTREET, CORNER OF WeLLBSLEX-STHBTST, (Onposits United Service Hotel.) 0 N SALE, Xr\ CHESTS CHOICE CONGOU O\_/ 100 halt'chests Choice Congou 50 boxes Choice Congou 30 bags Split Peas 100 boxe3 Eleme Raisiias, in tin-lined cases 10 casks Currants 10 cases Figs 10 cases Lemon Peel 5 eases W.I. Arrowroot 4 case? Light Ball Blue -12 cuses Dark Thumb Blue 10 cases Bath Bricks 10 cases Keillor's Confectionery 25 cases B. & P. Coru Flour 30 kegs Carbonate of Soda 5 cases Tartaric Acid 3 cases Cream of Tartar 150 boxes Candles 10 cases Cur*y Powder 5 cases Capers ■ 10 kegs Dried Apples 2 cases Epsom Walt 15 cases Bottleu Fruits 2 cases Patent Groats 50 cases J.E. Jams, in tins 20 cases J.B Jams, in jars 5 case 3L. & P. Sauce 10 cases Morton's Lobsters 25 casea Mustard, assorted 20 bags Otago Oatmeal 20 bags Otago Pearl Barley 15 cases Morton's Pickles 10 bales Grey Paper Bags, assorted sizes 5 bale 3 Brown and Grey Paper 10 bales Grocer's White Papor 20 boxes Painkiller 50 boxes T.D. Pipes 70 bags Dressed Java Rice 24 dozen Rennets 25 cases Salad Oil, pints and half-pints 60 boxes Soap 10 tons Salt 100 boxes W, and B Starch Sugars, white to brown 15 barrels English C.L. Sugar 5 casks Treacle 10 cases Vestas 30 cases Bottled Vinegar 10 qr casks Vinegar 180 American Ash (Jars American Axes and Handles Castor Oil, in bulk Colza, in drums Kerosene Nuts, Marmalade, Sardines Salmon, Oyster 3 Shop Twine, Tobacco, &0., &c. Ex Ballarat, 50 barrels Currants, new fruit 80 boxes Elctno Rai ins, new fruit 100 half drums Sultanas, now fruit 10 sases Muscatels 5 cases Figs . 3 cases Jordan Almonds 10 cases Candied Peel To Arrive per Crrr of Auckland, 100 boxes Price's Candles 50 boxes Price's Paraffin Caudles 5 cases Muntz Metal 4 kegs Muntz Nails 40 bales Oakum 7 bales Paper Bags, 1, 2, 31bs Keillor's Oonfe tionery and Marmalade £0 Arrive, per Chtlb, 800 bags Weston Ai Westall's Salt GO casks W biting &c, &c, &c. H. B, MORTON. Cudtom«houeo street,



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOM.6ES T)HGS to inform'the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILOBING DEPAETMENT Increasing so rapidly os to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE ' & COMMODIOUS PKEMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and' Fashionable Cutters, andf added to his staffi of workmen, he is now in a position to TURJ OUT GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished styl3 cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFITS & [QUICK RETURNS1 BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than auy other house, and good customers are not compelled at his Establishments pay for the bad debts of others.



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRE, SBNTS FOR THE LADIES AND CHILDREN. THE undersigned has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of SUMMER DRESSES, Including Grenadines, from Is per yard, worth double Choice Printed Muslins, Sid per yard, worth Is. Lustres and Fancy Dregses, Plain and Brocaded in greaf variety BLA.CK and COLOURED SILKS The whole of which have been imported direct, and will be quitted under wholesale prices to effect a speedy clearance. E. W. DTSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Queen-Steeet, Corner of Wellosley-street. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. nnHE Undersigned having been appointed J_ Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Drossinakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which arc so well known in'the Colonies, needs no com ment ; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lockstitch. PEICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Sbortland* street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins alwajs on hand.



N.B.—ANY GARMENT? MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBBB, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.



CAKES FOE THE MILLION! WHERE AEE YOU GOING TO-BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES? AT , WOODWARD'S! Where you can PURCHASE them, and every kind ot BISCUITS and PASTRY, CHEAPER THAN ANY PLACE IN TOWN. A FRESH SUPPLY OF MINCE PIES Every day dtjbing- the Chbistmas . and New Yeabs Holidays, At C. WOODWARD, 250 Queen Seeeet, AND AT HIS Branch Shop 189, Opposite the Theatee Eoyal, And three doors from the United Service Hotel. Schools and Parties supplied on the most easonable terms. UNITED SERVICE "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOEE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from "Wellesley-street, Auckland. ;" LI S r OF PRICES:— AtrsTßAiiiAN Wines. White Verdeiiho ... ... 2 6 per bottle Red Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do ' -.. i Hunt's Single Diamond Port —an excellent dinner wine 3 0 do Cosen's Single Diamond Sherry—an excellent dinner wine ... ... ■ ••• 3 0 do Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry — very do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage 1851 ... ■■■ 5 0 do Bulk Sbikits. Hennesßy's Pale and Dark 'Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greenleo and Colvill's Cam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisky 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old Icm, —best brands ... 4 0- do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 4 0 do Assorted half-Dottles of the above 2 0 do Jamaica Rum, —2nd quality 3 0 do Case bPisixs. De Laage, Fils & Co, Cognac pint flasks , ... 3 0 do Martell's and Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 6 do Dunville's-Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Bernard's Old Tom. '4 0 do Gin, JD KZ 5 0 do Do, small 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne No 2 GO do Do do, small ... ... 3 0 do Caret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Leonard's Superior Ginger- Wine ... ... ... 3 0 do Townsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 1 0 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 3d per bpfcfcle, or 14s pur dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or Its per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. £" The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can #c obtained in any quantity. < N.B.—Country Orders accompanied ww, Post-office orders punctually attended to.