Printed and published by the proprietors, f G-eokge McCtjllach Reed, of ■ City Boad. and Heney Beett, of Jermyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, in « the city of Auckland, New Zealand,- Friday, December 22, 1871.

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' NEWMARKET. ATHLETIC SPOETS BOXING DAY (Tuesday), Dec. 26, 1871. TO BE HELD at the back of the New market Hotel. Judge: Referee : Stabteb : Hakdicappers : Committee ; programme. I—Quoits, 21 yards. Prize, £110s and 10s j entrance, 2s 6d 2—Maiden Race, 100"yards. Prize, £2 : entrance, 2s 6d 3_Boys' Race, 450 yards, Handicap, under 15 years of age. Prize., £110s and 10s ; entrance, Is 4—3ooyards Race, Handicap. Prize, £2 and £1; entrance, 2s 6d s—Hop, step and jump. Prize £1 ; on tranee, Is 6—l mile Walking Race, Handicap. Prize, £2; c ltrance 2s 6d 7 —300 yards Hurdle Race, over 10 hurdles, 3 feet high, Handicap. Prize, £2 and 15s ; entrance 2s 6d B—Putting the stone, 24 lbs. Prize, £1 10s ; entrance, 2s 6d 9—l mile Race, Handicap. Prize, £2 and 10s ; entrance, 2a 6d 10—Stand high leap. Prize, £1 10s; en trance, 2s 6d 11—150 yards Boys' Race, Handicap, under 15 years. Prize, £1 and 10s ; entrance, Is 12—Horizontal Bar. Prize, £2 and £1 j entrance, 2s Gd * ..^ IS —3'mile Race, Handicap. Priz^|E3 and £1; entrance 2s 6d Rules and Regulations. 1 Competitors must declare their colors at the time of entry, and must compete in those colors or be disqualified. 2. Competitors must compete in trousers or long drawers. 3. Any Competitor wilfully jostling another will be disqualified. 4. Protests must be made immediately after the race, and in the presence of the parties to whom their refer. 5. The referee's decision to be final. 6. Three to start or no race. Night of entry, Thursday, 21st instant, from 7 to 9.30 p.m., at the Newmarket Hotel. R. WEBBER, Secretary. EOSEBANK NURSERY, Foot of Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begs to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will bo no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the ac:~namodation of visitors. A. GOLDIE, fiOSEBANK NUESEEY, NORTH SHORE- Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. j, SF\ELIYERED WITHIN THE CITY AND ;U SUBURBS. (Loose or in bagß) AT SEDUCED RATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 T~ll I S T L E WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC, NOTICE. P. DARBY IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a cnoiCE SELECTION1 OP SUPERIOR PORTS, SHERRIES, and ADELAIDE WINES ; also, Verdeilho and Aus* tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash: LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. s. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Marlell's and Hennessy's Palo Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hcnnessy's Da/k Brandy 4 0 Greenless and Colvillo's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 6 DunviJle'3 Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry ••• 4 6 Old Port Wino 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine ... - 3 ° The above are all bottled on the premises. in"case. Gekuine Brands. Per bottle. s r Hennessy's Brandy «> c Martell's Brandy ••• 5 c ! Geneva, J-DKZ, large 4 I Geneva, JDKZ, small ... " 3 C Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 C Dunville's Whiskey 4 C Champagne No 2 ° £ Champagne, No 2 pints 3 C Champagne, Jacqueson's ... ... 5 C Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 C Claret, Sfc Julien 3 c Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 6 , Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 C , English Cinnamon Cordials 2 C . Ale and Porter, London bdttled, best brands ... ••• «•• ■•• 1 ° Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the J gallon; overproof, warranted the same at from bonded store. Assorted cases of tho above made upfoi families and pic-nic parties. Liberal allowances mado to wholesale pur' chasers. TEEMS: STEICTLY CASH.



AUCKLAND COT-™^ 8' TEA LT^ OF PRICES. _„,, .OUCHONG 3s Od TPlDisow Congou 2s 6d <*; v Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FEUITS. Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 fo Is per 1b Good Eleme Raisins, Gd to 6£d per lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to 6|d per lb All kinds of Grocsries equally cheap. c. o. nTcholis, 215, Queen street, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STEEET, BEGS to inform his customers and the public generally that he has just received A LAEQE SHIPMENT OP S (JMMER BOOTS, . Consisting of— LADIES' KID BOOTS, various kinds, from 7s 6d LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANY AS SLIPPERS, fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIBL'S KID BOOTS CHILDRENS' FANCY PATENT ELAS TIC BOOTS The whole of which (together with the other stock) will be sold at extremely low prices, to meet the times. KB. —All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKEE, 78, QUEEN STEEET. NOW LANDLVq" -JT, OITJ OF ■:, ;■ ';_/■■„ '■■■::■]";",-: a v.,,v^.,i- ; ---■ ■ ■ <itil'3dhu' Aiitußiiis, jtiiieme Pickles, Mustard 60 kegs Wire Nails, 2£ and ?i|in. OWEN & GEAHAM. ■—: — — ; i SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. rFIHE Undersigned having been appointed . I Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are 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; line/i or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock stitch. PEICE3. Family Machines complete, with extras tern 10 guineas. ' ; iManuiacturidg ditco, from 16 guineas. ' s-> H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Sbortland. tfilmon street, Auckland. SQB executed promptly. Needles qx£s9> °^B > shuttles, and bobbins always on iuinu - ' ft to 7» S*! ger'I'»vALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT nf/" SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849, FOE MUTUAL LIFE AS3UE ANCE &o. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board op Directors. Hon C J Pharazyn, Esq, ML C, Chair man Hon William Fitzherberfc, Esq,MEE, Deputy. Chairman • A de Brandon, Esq,.MHR The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, MHR AtJDITOESi Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Dransfield, Esq Medioali Officee. Alexander Johnson, Eaq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now estxblished, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey Btreet, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the-preeent etate and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be had, on application to any of the agents, or at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— . .: Henby GiiiPiiiiAK,^) Queen street.' Medical Referee— T, B.'Kehdbedine, Snrgeon.



JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he trusts, will secure a fair share of public patronage, in quantities of not less than two gallons : — WINES— Port and Sherry, 25a, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s 6d> 12s 6d, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 400 per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per caso Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22s 6d per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per caso ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s nei- gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s Gd per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove tuo advantages offered by James Olduam, High street, Auckland: P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. SEA-BATHING. i ——— THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on ail sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmer. Tickets for one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A single bath £0 0 3 An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sundays excepted. For tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen street. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Of AUCKLAND AND ITS VICINITY. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST EEALISE. J. S M IT H, BEING determined to clear out tho wholo of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GEEAT SACRIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on tho way direct from LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by an inspection, the immenso reduction everything has un dergone. Tho public, having known J.S.s dislike to advertisements or pull's of any description, will need no further invitation. J. SMITH, 23 0, QUEEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. . QUEEN-STEEET WHAEF. E. MOOEE, WINE, SPIKIT, BEER MEECHANT, AND IMPOETEE. Tiie Public and Shipping Supplied wits Wines and Spihits of Fiest Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Pine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quaits Australian White and Red Wino BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon ; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhdu and qr-casks. R.M. has on sale a small qnantity of OLD i PORT, of the finest quality that can bo had ; in London. ! 500 BOTTLES WANTED. j __ ' THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. THE attention of Families wanting a good and. cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale > at tho Undersigned. For simplicity, dura ) bility, and beauty, they are second to none. > Stitch alike on both sides; can be operated by > a child, and are particularly adapted for all ) family sewing and dress»making; will hem, ) gather, braid, tuck, and bind. ) Price, with extras complete, ready for > -working, 8 pounds. ' EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, ' Auckland. ) N.B. —All kinds of Sewing Machines efll- I ciontly repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, ) springs, and oil on hand. I CRICKET. CEOQUET. A LARGE Now Stock of Cricket Bats, Stumps, Balls, Gloves, Leg Guards, J Best London«rnade Sets of Croquet;, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lawn Billiards. Sots Bowls, ■ Quoits, Footballs, Fencing Sticks, Foils, Masks, Gloves, &o, at • H. PENDELOW'S, IRONMONGER, 16 0, QUBBNSTEBBT.



CAKES FOR THE MILLION! WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES? AT WOODWARD'S! Where you can PURCHASE them, and every kind oi BISCUITS and PASTRY, CHEAPER THAN ANY PLACE IN TOWN. A FRESH SUPPLY OF MINCE PIES Every day dttbing tub Cueibtmas and New Yeaes Holidays, At C. WOODWARD, 250 Queen Seeeet, AND AT HIS Branch Shop 189, Opposito the Theathe Eoyal. And three doors from the Unitod Service Hotel. Schools and Parties supplied on the most easo nable terms. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Edinbuegh and His Excellency Sib G. F. Bowen. R. H. BAETLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland I. ALEXANDER BEGS to inform his numerous friends that ho has returnod from the Continent, and again started as Manufacturing Jeweller, Engraver and Enameller, where he hopes to receive a fair share of support. Enamelling, in all ite branches. Jewellery, latest designs. Gold Mining Companies' Stamps made in the renowned style. I. ALEXANDER, Foot of WellesliEY-Steeet, opposite United Service Hotel. PAPERHANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kindß of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Framo and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrivo per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' 6 casoa Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c Victoria- Steeet. GEORGE FRASER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, VALUER AND ACCOUNTANT. GEORGE FRASER is now prepared to negotiate the Sale or Purchase of Landed Property, to Manage Estates, and to Advance Money on security of first-class landed property. . Books of I'ublic Companies Audited. Office : No 1, Shoetland steeet, (Over Mr Graham's City Mart). BONES! BONES!! BONES!! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's' Bay Bono Mills. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, TTNDEU THE MANAGEMENT OI? MRS. BEOWS. T7IAMILIES can be accommodated with Jj Private Sitting, Rooms. The Hotel .con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. ■ ' BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the weak or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock-p.tni OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. VULCAN LANE. CAPE Open from nine o'olock'a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. Firat-claßß Billiard Saloon, with a aevs Axcock's & Co.'s Table. E D W A R D~~p"e BKINS, Proprietor,



THE CHEAP OUTFITTING EMPORIUM FOR ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND. 4 J. LEVY XTTISHES TO INFOKM HIS FKIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITH CHEAPN ESS, .■ , r> j. , :■■■; That he has Just Opened out a choice lot of GALATEA JACKETS, PAGET COATS, SACK & WALKING COATS, Trousers and Vests, both single and double-breasted, to match, in all materials for the coming Season. CHILDREN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' SUITS, In all the newest styles, and all at Prices to Meet the Times. \ All descriptions of Tailoring, Cleaning, Altering, Repairing, etc., done on the Premises, ; l§§|" Note the Address: — , , .-,....,. n . J. LEVY, TAILOE AND OUTFITTER, Next the Theatre Royal, Queen street, Auckland.



M O U N, T E D..E IN". BUILDING SITES. MARKET GARDENS. SMALL FARMS. r■ *r ■ An opportunity now offers that cannot occur again, of obtaining VOLCANIC LAND, near to town by a good road.' Eighteen Lots, frotn 2f acres to 4 acres each. Terms Easy, Apply to * HENRY PARTINGTON, Queen street. MR. C . W. S AND ER S, HOMOEOPATHIC PeACTITIONEE. York Terrace, Grey stroet, Consulting Rooms and Pharmacy, Shortland Btreet, opposite the Post Office. [a cabd.] CHARLES PALME .R, DEAUGIITBMAN. Office :—Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. ... -VTIGHTM IN.—A. FLETCHER begs to JIN inform the Public that he is.prepared, oa the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Scoats, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds streot. J. CRAIG; FO E W A B, D I N G A G E N T, CONTRACTOR, ETC. ... • h ; - •'..-. Ballast Supplied. MONEY.— Soveral sums TO LEND on Freehold Security.—Apply to Geo. Fbaqer, Sharebrokor and Land Agent, City Mart Offices, No 1, Shortland street. 'A ' W. F L E M I N G> STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Queen-Street. ~ FISHER & CO,, WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. N.B.—Dealer in game. Livo Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. '■'■• ■' . ' • Families waited on in town or suburbs. trxx. <j - o« ' a • 2J3 . . r ... g° AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURER 168, QUEEN-STREET, opposito the Ole Market Place. QN SALE- ,T^TANTED- Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeys I Moanatairis . Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles I Central Italys Thames Gas Sharei Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokers. 50, Queen street. /■ '; ; , /-vNkALE- XV^ANTED .Cale.dpnians \ ] Thames j . • Thames Caledonians : Cures Tookeys 1 Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times !° tagoS- I. PHILLIPS, ; Sharebrokor. J j No 10, Insurance Buildings; -\\T ANTED THE FOLLOWING GOLI !W MINING SHiRES— Caledonian Thames Tookeys ' Otago Bank of New Zealand Gas Shares 1 Shares &°- J. M, LENNOX, | (Late of High street) .'3 7, QUEEN STREET JTejt to the Insurance Buildißgß,



ON SALE, K{~\ CHESTS CHOICE CONaOU Q\J 100 half chests Choice Congou 50 boxes Choice Congou 30 bags Split Peas 100 boxes Eleme Raisias, in tin-lined cases 10 casks Currants 10 cases Figs 10 cases Lemon Peel 5 cases W.I. Arrowroot 4 c'asee Light Ball Blue 12 cases Dark Thumb Bluo 10 cases Bath Bricks 10 cases Keiller's Confectionery 25 cases B. &P. Corn Flour 30 kegs Carbonate of Soda 5 cases Tartaric Acid 3, cases Cream of Tartar 150 boxes Candles 10 cases Cur>*y Powdor 5 cases Capers 10 kegs Dried Apples 2 cases Epsom Salt 5 cases Bottled Fruits 12 cases Patent Groats 50 cases J.B. Jams, in tins 20 cases J.B. Jams, in jars 5 cases L. & P. Sauce 10 caßes Morton's Lobsters 25 cases Mustard, assorted 20 bags Otago Oatmeal ?)0 bags Otago Pearl Barley 15 cases Morton's Pickles 10 bales Grey Paper Bags, assorted sizes 5 bales Brown and Grey Paper 10 bales G-roeer's White Paper 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 Oars American Axes and Handles Castor Oil, in bulk Colza, in drums Kerosene Nuts, Marmalade, Sardines Salmon, Oysters Shop Twine, Tobacco, &c, &c. Ex Ballaeat, 50 barrels Currants, new fruit 80 boxes Eleme Rai.ins, new fruit 100 half drums Sultanas, new fruit 10 Bases Muscatels 5 cases Figs 3 cases Jordan Almonds 10 cases Candied Peel To Aeeive tee City of Auckland, .100 boxes Price's Candles 50 boxes Price's Paraffin Candles ? : 5 cases Muntz Metal 4 kegs Muntz Nails 40 bales Oakum 7 bales Paper Bags, 1, 2, 31bs Keillor's Confectionery and Marmalade To Aebive, pee Chile, 800 bags Weston k Westall's Salt 60 casks "W biting &c, &c, &c. H. B. MOETON. Custom-house street. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and KJ PRESSED, at . H A E WO O D ' S, „ . TAILOR, '■ . Fboh Melbouene, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.&.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! j DEAWN FEOM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the U.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, ; QtfEEN-STEEET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND nnHE Drinks manufactured by this famed I apparatus are extensively used throughs out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, the Marble Fountain supply ing seven different flavoured Drinks. The above being now in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronage of the Auckland public;.and from the high estimation in which it ia held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in this ,city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain, 1 AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. The> proprietor has also placed another ' apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where the public would do well to give tha same a trial, as such cool and lefreshing Drinks cannot be purchased in ony other part of Auckland. The drinks are made from the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine Cream. The cream can ; ,be flavoured to suit the most fastidious taste. j i j s ■ , Note tho Address— ■ J;"' U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, i( Opposite Bank of New Zealand, ■ AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHAEF STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY ONE SHILLING-. NOTICE. BUTCHEEY BUSINESS. MR BARR begs to take this opportunity to thank his customers for the man? favors he has received for the last number o years, and to inform them that he has no\ ' resgned his business in favor of Mr J. oung ) whom he can confidently reoommend to siippl; them with a first rate ai'ticle. Queen street, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. >> , . /' r, xOTOG WITH reference to the above, %■ o f Mr begs to assure the custo/^ rou jjj e 0 Barr generally-that he will spagi c a t moderate supply them with a first rat<» prices. .a, Queen street, AupH, Ist Pecemty'



CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAy PRESENTS FOR THE BABIES. J^ SPLEOO Assortment of- CHRISTENING ROBES FBOCKS, PELISSES, SQUARES ■ &C, &C, &c. ' A large stock of SATIN HATS AND HOODS Just Opened, ! And to be sold by the Single icicle afr Wholesale Pbices". \ Baby Linen and LaSies' Clothing Thompson's Glove-fitting Corsets. Ladies in attendance in the Show Room.' E. W. DYSON;, 220, Queen -stbeet, Opposite the United Service Hotel. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S VRv SENT 3 FOR THE LADIES ANH CHILDREN. " nnHE undersigned has Just Opened a JL Choice Assortment of •, SUMMER DRESSES, Including - Grenadines, from Is per yard, worth double Choice Printed Muslins, B|d per yard worth Is. '' Lustres and Fancy Dresses, Plain and Brocaded in grea<- variety . BLACK 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. DV S0 N, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Qtjeen-Stbeet Corner of Wellesley -street. NEW SUITS FOE THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING- OF EVERY DE« SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS ' ■ • -^ ! 'IST Silk and Flannel; and a Large Stock of WHITE SHIET'S, '" Now selling at and under the Wholesale Peices. FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 103 6d HARVARD COATS, 15s 6d. Inspection Solicited. E. W. DV& ON, 220, QUEEN-STREET, COBNEE OF WeLLESLEY-STBEET, (Opposite United Service Hotel.) OEIG-INAL Q. 0. E.j SHOETLAND CEESCENT rTYHE oldest and "saost re&peetaWe Dining JL Saloon in Auckland , the resort cf the business gentlemen and farmers in the pro vince. Liquors of the most recherche discription always on hand. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING- ALE. . s<l rr Further addition for the BILLIARD'! TABLE, arrived from England, which makes it the best in Auckland. H MILL, Proprietor. p E O S P E rtOTi IT S op -: - ."THE ISEW ZEALAND YOLUN TEEE GAZETTE AND COLONIAL FOECES EE-,-, COED," TO BE PUBLISHED WEEKLY. ' Eirst Issue on Sattjbday, the 6th of JaiojAiiy, 1872. ■- The absence of a more direct medium for ;; advocating the cause of Volunteering than;,, the local Press has been a -want long felt', throughout the colon) of New Zealand, more espeoially as colonists are bound to look to this source for the future defence of their adopted homes. And as the time has at, ; length arrived when the public are becoming sensible of tbe necessity that exists of its tho- • rough organisation and support, the establish* ,■; ment: of 'The New Zealand Volunteer ...-. G-azeete xnd CoLONiii Fosces Becoed" , will be found to supply the means required. | The following synopsis, comprises the subject jj matter to be contained in the " Gazette." All subjects of interest to Volunteers, including parade announcements, minutes of. meetings, target practices, Government., circular*, records of promotions and re3igna« : :.i tions, <tc, of officers and non-commissioned : officer? of the different corps ; regulations, rules, and all movements in connection with the viiious Rifle Associations, together witn . the lat«3t extracts from the Home Military,, j Naval, md Volunteer Journals ; also a care fu Jy conpiled epitome of sporting intelligence frob tie intercolonial and-European publics ticL it connection with the " turf"; aequatio ~ sXtii? news, and all healthful exerciser I arM resreation. , JA c<rrespondence column will be open Mt tl* expression of views relating to all matters iv correction with the Volunteer Force and subjects of Local interest. , „ At an advertising medium tho Gazett? A will.W of the/greatest importance, ta^e, severd corp*. 'All district orders and com , pany Wades aVetol»o inserted at. a. nominal rate tf charge, and will ot be.... brought more prominently under th& notice of those most particularly interested. j Terms of subscription (in advance), 3s per qUo£rßvomma^ r g oorps are <,fz»a f« HP »J in their returns of ThtendiDg^ . f nvm , nn approximate of tht'La,y?&S?' o um v^required before the publicatioff oi the B _/Issue. • ,| ', •. ■ ■: h » m/ FEATON & MORRESST, : . ' ' .. Proprietors.,:!] • Ofmce pbo tern. : West Qdeeit sxebei. .