Printed and published by the PSJfg George McCdllach Reed, of City*" and Henry Brett, of Jermyn stieec. Sr Printing Office Wyndham tho city of Auckland, New Zealand. Monday, December 18, 187 L

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1871

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CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS FOR THE 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 at WHOLESALE PeICES. Baby Linen and Ladies' Clothing Thompson's Glove-fitting Corsots. L.dies in attendance in the Show Room. B, W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN-STEEET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRE. SENT 3 FOR THE LADIES AND CHILDREN. THE undersigned has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of SUMMER DRESSES, Including Grenadines, from Is per yard, worth dsuble Choice Printed Muslins, Sid per yard, worth Is. Lustres and Fancy Dresses, Plain and Brocaded in grca^ variety ELACK and COLOURED SILKS The whole of which have been imported direct, and will be quitted under wholesale prices to effect a speedy clearance. R. W. D V S ON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Queen-Steeet, Corner of Wellosley-street. -.*"""s* 'S^ I**'1**' **_K)_ v. Z^_P%sMlsF§& k. TENDERS EOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. QEPARATE TENDERS will I c received at JO this office until Noon of MONDAY, the 18th instant, for the undermentioned Services and Supplies for the Provincial Government during the periods stated, commencing on the Ist January, 1872. Printed Forms of Teuder, and copies of the Conditions and Specifications of the several Contracts can be obtained at this office. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. Eor Twelve Calender Months. 1. Printing for the Provincial Govern ment 2. Printing for the Provincial Council 3. Stationery 4. Binding 5. Carting Eor Six Calendar Months. 6. Rations for Mount Eden Gaol 7_ Rations for Lock%up 8. Prison and Police Supplies 9. Provisions for Provincial Hospital 10. Provisions for Old Men's Refuge 11. Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum 12.- Bread for Hospital and Eefug« (separate) 13. Bread for Lunatic Asylum 14. Rations for Sick and Destitute 15. Coals 16. Firewood. THISTLE WHOLESALE and EETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY IN returning thanks to the public for tho liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, be^s to state that he has on hand a choice SELECTION OE SUPEEIOE POETS, SHEEEIES, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aus* tralian Ports, Avhich he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Resit, nebative Peices for Cash; LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. S. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Kartell's and Hennessy's Da. _ Brandy 4 0 Greenless and Colville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum .... 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 3 6 Superior Old Port Wino 4 6 English Ginger Wino 3 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN~CASE. Genuine Beands. Per bottle. s *D Hennessy's Brandy v 5 0 Martell's Brandy ° ° Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... *> <k 6 Champagne, No 2 pints 3 0 Champagne. Jacqueson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ~, 3 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... ..5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ... ... ... ... 1 3 Sum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by tho gallon; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and pic-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH.



NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS IN Silk and Flannel; and a Largo Stock of WHITE SHIRTS, Now selling at and under tho Wholesale Pbices. FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 10s Gd HARVARD COATS, 15s 6d. Inspection Solicited. R. W. DV& ON, 220, QUEEN-STREET, COENEE OE WELLESLEY-STEEET, (Opposito United Scrvico Hotel.) THE CALIFORNIAN NEWS OE THE WORLD, Received by the Nevada, contains : Full particulars of the CHICAGO Fire—soo persons burned to death —Confession of an internationalist in regard to the fire—Tho startling story exposed —Latest English and American news —Shocking Murder by two boys—Salt Lake sketch —Thrilling incident in the Washington Tunnel —The air on fire —Queer story from Switzerland —a story of stories —Items about women —Story of a Remarkable Family—an interesting Document — Rough on womun's righters —An anecdote of MrsSiddons —Great fire at Crockett —A Mother and Daughter stripped and whipped —tho family driven to the woods for shelter—How wild beasts eat men in India —A scene iv Church —a new triek —Fijians in Virginia—Fire at Wisconsin —tho city entirely destroyed — Thi'ee jolly husbands —Career of a Bolgas detective— Baloon accident: Professor Wiltur falls from a hot air balloon at the height of a mile and is crushed into a jelly—The cow that kicked over tho lamp—The Royal Family : i 3 Queen Victoria insane ? — Runaway locomotive — News from Captain Hall's expedition—Riot and Massacre of Chinese in Los Angeles- ■ Great excitement —Heroism of a little Girl Conspiracies in Spain—Re-organisation of the Russian army—Tho Internationalists ; 10,000 Communists released — Poetry — Facts and Fiction—2o columns of English and American telegrams, &c, &c, &c. REED & BRETT, sole agents, Evening Star Office. Copies can also be had from Manley, stationer, Queen street Harris, stationer, Shortland street Stretton, stationer, Parnell^ Gilman, Post Office, Onehunga Mays, Post Office, North Shore Duder, grocer, North Shore FOR SALE. THE BUSINESS of an HOTEL in i good neighbourhood, doing a fair trade. Rent, £2 per week ; £75 cash required. Apply to A. W. FLEMING, House and Land .Agent. 1, Shortland street. SUMMER FASHIONS THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods, Headdresses, Dress Caps, &c, Silk Jackets, in the Latest Shapes ; also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials, a choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimmings.—37, Wynd ham-street, corner of Albert-street. 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 tho shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura bility, and beauty, they are second to none. Stitch alike on both sides; can bo operated by a child, and are particularly adapted for all family sewing and dressy-making; will hem, gather, braid, tuckf>hnd bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for working, 8 pounds. EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand. QUEEN-STEEET WHAEF. R. MOORE, WINE, SPI KIT, BEEE MEBCHANT* AND IMPOETEE. TnE Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spieits of Fiest Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY , Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine 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 Bovcn German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wino Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, lis per dozen PORTER, 4a per gallon; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks. E.M. has on salo a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can bo had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and PRESSED, at II A E W O O D ' S, TAILOR, Feom Melbouene, 149, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.9.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed.



JAMES OLDHAM, WIJSE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS tho following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he trusts, will secure a fair sham of public patronage, in quantities of not less than two gallons: — WINES— Port and Sherry, 255, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (iv wood), 10s 6d, 12s Gd, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 3Gs to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per caso Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per caso Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22s Gd 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 nor gal, 7s 6d por doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s Gd per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s Gd Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will provo fcne advantages offered by Jambs Oldham, High street, Auckland; P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, within G miles of the city. SEA-BATHING. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords tho healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. Tho graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on ail sides, assures tho pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to tho boldest swimmer. Tickets for one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... .£0 10 G A single bath £0 0 8 An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each da}-,—Sunduys excepted. For tickets upply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen strcot. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND AND ITS VICIJNITY. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST REALISE. J. S M I T H, BEING determined to clear out the whole of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GEEAT SACEIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on the way direct lrom LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by an inspection, the immense 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. sa*i th, 23 0, QUEEEN- STRE ET, NEXT CITY HALL. BONES! 'BONES!! BONES! ! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. FIRST-CLASS TOBACCO AND CIGAES, ON BALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED— By the box (in bond), 12's, 12£ d per lb. In packages, Gibs or upwards (duty paid), 3s 7id per lb. First quality Navy Leaf, in bond or duty paid, at equally low prices. CIGARS. Manillas, Cheroots, and other celebrated brands at equally low prices, WILLIAM ADAMS, TOBACCONIST, Queen steeet, Auckland. PAPEEIIANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kinds of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrive per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' 6 cases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HO USE DECORATOR, &c VIOTOEIA- STBEET. CRICKET. CEOQUET. A LARGE New Stock of Cricket Bats, Stumps, Balls, Gloves, Leg Guards, Best London-mado Sets of Croquet, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lawn Billiards. Sots Bowls, Quoits, Footballs, Fencing Sticks, Foils, Masks, Gloves, &c, at H. FENDELOW'S, IRONMONGER, 16 6, Queen steeet. GEOEGE FEASEE, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, VALUER AND ACCOUNTANT. G\ EORGE ERASER is now prepared to f negotiate the Salo or Purchase of Landed Property, to Manage Estates, and to Advance Money on security of first-class landod property. _ Books of Public Companies Audited. Office : No 1, Suohtland steeet, (Over Mr Graham's City Mart). OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'olock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a now Alcock's & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PEEIINS, Proprietor.



STRAWBERRY GARDENS. ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. GREAT ATTRACTION ON SATURDAY EVENING. rfIHE Gardens will be beautifully illu» J_ initiated with Chinese lanterns, &c. Music will be provided for tho entertainment of visitors. Strawberries and Cream and other refreshments will be supplied. Arbor accommodation for two hundred visitors. Tho STEAMERS will run in connection. Last trip half-past 10 o'clock. Return tickets ono shilling. Admission to Gardens Free. A. G 0 L D lE, ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, . under the management of MR S. BROW N. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the weak or month, on easy torms. Boats run from Auckland overy half hour, Night boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. To"t1 c c. BUTCHERY BUSINESS. MR BARR begs to take this opportunity to thank his customers for the many favors he has received for tho last number of years, and to inform them that he has now rcsgncd his business in favor of Mr I. If ouno, whom he can confidently recommend to supply them with a first rate article. Queen street, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. WITH reference to the above, Mr Young begs to assure the customers of Mr Barr generally that he will spare no trouble to supply them with a first rate article at moderate prices. Queen streot, Auckland, Ist December. 1871. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Ro-sal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sib G. F. Bowen. R. H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland MRS. POWLEY, T>EGS toj inform her numerous friends and XJ patrons that she has again commenced BUSINESS as MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Ac, in those premises lately occupied by Mr Bloom, and immediately OPPOSITE THE THEATRE ROYAL. Mrs. Powley would also intimato to the public that she has received, ex late arrivals, Choice Assortment of Bonnets, Hats, Rib bons, Feathers, Flowers, &c, which she is selling at very low prices. "WILLIAM * EYRE, ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, Victoria street. "1 K_Tk_T_ PAIRS First Choice Josephine JLDUvJ Coloured Kid Gloves, at 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair. x f\f\f\ CHILDREN'S Sun Hats, at JLUUI J Is 6d to 2s each. ICASE Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, from Is 6d to Is Bd. I. ALEXANDER BEGS to inform his numerous friends that ho has returned from the Continent, and again started as Manufacturing Jewollor, Engraver and Enameller, where he hopes to receive a fair share of support. Enamelling, in all its branches. Jewellory, latest designs. Gold Mining Companios' Stamps mado in tho renowned style. I. ALEXANDER, Foot of Weh-eslet-Stbeet, oppouito United Service Hotel,



THE CHEAP OUTFITTING EMPORIUM EOR ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATEE ROYAL,-QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. * J. LEVY TTTISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITH CHEAPNESS, That ho 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. Iggf- Note the Addbess :— J. LEVY, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, Next the Theatre Royal, Queen street, Auckland.



MOUNT EDEN. BUILD I N G SITES. MARKET GARDENS. SMALL FARMS. An opportunity now offers that cannot occur again, of obtaining VOLCANIC LAND, near to town by a good road. Eighteen Lots, from 2_ acres to 4 acres each. Terms Easy, Apply to HENRY PARTINGTON, Queen street. MR. C. W. SANDERS, Homoeopathic Practitioner. York Terraco, Grey street. Consulting Roomeand Pharmacy, Shortland street, opposite tho Post Office. [a card.] CHARLES PALME |R, Draughtsman. Offico :—Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. NIGHTM IN.—A. FLETCHER begs to inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds street. COALS. COALS. COALS QAA TONS Best NEWCASTLE OVJv./ COALS, ex ' Celestia,' on sale, cheap ; delivered at ship's side, or to any part of city or suburbs. Apply to J. CRAIG, Fort streot, Coal and Firewood Depot. J. CEAIG; FORWARDING AGENT CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. MONEY.— Several sums TO LEND on Freehold Security. —Apply to Geo. Feaser, Sharebroker and Land Agent, City Mart Offices, No 1, Shortland Btreet. A W. FLEMING STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT 50, Queen-Street. EISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner o Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of al kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokec Tongues, Home cured Bacon. N.B.—Dealer in game. Live Pheasant forwarded to all parts of the colonies upoi receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. §S ■ 3 • H P THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURER 168, QUEEN^STREET, opposite the 01 Market Place. NOTICE. JAMES CAMP, TAILOR, OUTFITTER, &( BEGS to return his thanks to the Aucklan Public and those residing in the countr districts for the liberal support accorded t him since he commenoed business, and h is now dotorminod to offer for a short tin only a list of prices as TmdeJ :— Come one, come all, and see my Stylis Trousers, 22s 6d. Look at the Price — TWEED SUIT 80s. Best Dress Trousers, cut, make, and qu*olit of material, second to none, 35 s. Volunteers treated on the lowest possih torms. Make no mistake in tho name or in tl addross — J.CAMP, TAILOR, QUEEN [STEEET, Next door to the Shooting Gallery, and Opposite ißarr's, Butcher.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established IS 10. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSUR ANCE &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board of Directors. Hon C J Pharazyn, Esq, M L C, Chair man Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq, M H R, Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, MHE The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, MHE Auditoes. Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Drcnsficld, Esq Medicaid Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankees. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is new established, and is prepared to carry on business in tlieir branch offices, Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state 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. B JOSEPH DYEB, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland — Henry Gileill_.n, 1, Queen street. Medical Referee — T. B. Kenderdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. Capital—ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Dieectoes: Chairman—-Alexander Crum, Esq, of Thorn liebank H E Crum Ewing, Jun, Esq, Merchant, Glasgow Hugh Brown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow Richard Kidston, Esq (Messrs A G Xidston aud Co), Glasgow James King, Younger of Campsie, Esq, Glasgow Jame3 Kirkland, Esq, Glasgow Charle3 Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Esq, Ararossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Win Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Frederick J Hallows, Esq Consulting Physician— Dr P A Simpson Auditor—J Grahaai, Esq, C A Solicitors—Messrs Towers-Clark, Roberton, and Ross Bankers —The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shcrtland street, Auckland ■T^TORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE. SOCIETY. Cafital, £2,300,000; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GEAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings.



JUST E E C EIY BB) FROM SYDNEY, EX " CITY OF ADELAIDE," A CHOICE LOT OF PINE APP LE U 1 APEICOTS, I ' I CHEEEY PLUMS \ BANA N A I 1 NAVAL ORANGES, ;'' AND WEST INDIAN DATES, AT U.S.N.Z. AND A. PKTJIT DEPOT, QUEEN STEEET, Oxtosite the Ba_-*k ofNewZbaund AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, ' WHARF. PRINCE ARTHUR lIOTEL~ (COENER OF HOBSON & WeLLESLEY STEEEX3 ) JOSEPH PENNINGTON, (From Waikato), Propeietob. THE above Hotel having changed hands the proprietor begs to inform the inhabi tants of Auckland, Waikato, and country districts that he has had the entire Hotel remodelled and fitted with new furniture I ensuring comfort to those who may patronise I him. The Liquors are guaranteed to be of the I first quality. A Night Porter always in attendance. j



SUMMEU DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! DEAWN EEOM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by tho Proprietor of the XJ.N.Z. & A. ERUIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immenso Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND THE Drinks manufactured by this famed 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 is held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion iv this city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain, AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. The proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where the public would do well to give the 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. Note the Address— U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New -Zealand, AND AT THE EIJIAN HOUSE, WHAEE. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY, ONE SHILLING. VENETIAN BLINDS, WIEE GAUZE, AND PEEFOEATED, ZINC BLINDS. OAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland street, of any dimensions, in any number, within a given time, of the best quality and at reason able prices. *** Sent to all parts of New Zealand. M. H. BUSBY, 1 Practical Blind maker and Wire worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired, and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, Shortland street, Auckland.



"NEW CALEDONIA" 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIEIT STOEE, j COBNEE OF SYMONDS*STREET AND KARANG.A HAPE ROAD. Private Entrance :—Symonds-stkeet. LIST OF PRICES:-- Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 43 per bottle, small 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s pet bottle, small 2s Greenless and Colvilie Campbleton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d per bottle, small bottle 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle, small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 63 per bot: tie, small bottle 2s Rum, 3s per bottle, small bottle Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle Sherry Wine from 4s to 5s per bottle, small do 2s Port Wine from 3s to 03 Gd per bottle; small do, 2s English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle _ The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessey's, Martell's, Three Dagger, Hines', Assorted Vineyard Brandy, all at 5s per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne No 2, 6s 6d per bottle Champagne No 2 (small), 33 and4s per bottle Claret, from 3s to 4s per bottle Tcwnsend's Sar3aparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 3d per bottle Reduction made by taking a dozen op the Above. Terms Strictly Cash—No Exception. SAMUEL EYINSON, PROPRIETOR.



CHARLES SUTTON, SODA-WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Crescent. Ginger Wine, Quinine Wine, Saesatabiixa, Everything made on the premises. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COEEEE MILLS. [Established 186-L] DSIEPHENSON AND 00 • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jara, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in tins and *F™ Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets andL bulK Mustard, Coleman's ilb, lib, and 71b tons Curry Towder, Morton's, Crosse & B ackweUS and Bengal, in Mb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylors, ana Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bull** Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carixway do do o° Cinnamon do do do ', Pimento do do . A L n , T Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain ana _WV boxes -\ Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes M Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences- Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, STEEET, AUCKLAND-