The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 631."]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : EBIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY



CHEISTMAS PEES EN T S AND NEW YEAE'S GIETS, AT MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN STEEET. mHE LAEGEST STOCK OE FANCY GOODS In the Australian Colonies to select from, all recently imported from England and the Continent, And which the Proprietor intends to offer to the public during the Holidays, at UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PEICES To prevent disappointment, an early oall is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latest French and German Noveltio3, which are of a class superior to any yet imported into the colonial market. We have now open, and ready for sale : — Tea and Coffee Sets, Tea Pots butter coolees, sugar basins Cake and Card Caskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Cruet and Pickle Frames SrooNS, Forks, Centres, &c. [Rogers' and Harrison Brothers' Superior Table and Pocket Cut lery Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigar Cases, Tobacco Jars Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without TaLles Musical Boxes and New Musical instruments The New Polorama and Gtraphoscope, Pronounced by the English Press as the greatest optical delusion of the age Gold Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Necklets, Studs, Links, &c. All made in the Colonies, at greatly reduced prices The Latest Novelties in Jet, Vulcanite, Inlaid Shell, Agate, and Alumi num Jewellery .An immense assortment to select from. 600 Workboxes, filled complete, from 5s each 250 Writing Desks, from 4s each 720 Photogbai?hic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s 6d each 2,750 Ladie3' and Gents' Purses, from 6d to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and China Vases, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2b to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian Glass Cut Lustrks, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles, from 2s pair 500 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each 750 Concertinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 100s each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather Dolls, from 6<3 to 60s each Rocking Horses, Wheelbarrows, Horses, Carts, Drums, Tambourines, Bats, Tool Chests, Paint Boxes, and every de scription of Toys manufactured A very large assortment of Fancy Goods, conisting of an endless variety of useful and ornamental presents ; the entire comprising an assortment which is universally acknowledged unequalled in the Southern Hemisphere. , f "*ae Proprietor of MONTAGUE'S- FANCY \ « ZAAR takes this oportunity of thanking t\\<J? public of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal support that has been awarded him during the past six years, and begs to intimate that owing to that extensive patron age he has been induced to purchase largely of every description of Fancy Goods, in order to meet the wants of all classes* The trade fiupplied at a moderate advance on home cost. . : Goods delivered dailj in any part of the town and suburbs.



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! ♦ H.ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DBAPEUY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PEICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer a8 Discount, Free and witiiout Charge for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, . Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they nfay select, of not less value than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: G-entlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing •will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, ar.d Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods plaoed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goo 3s Ibe altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OF DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING, SOLD AT THE VEET LOWEST PRICE IN AUCKLANDt N.B.—These Discount Goods are freely offered as an expression of the appreciation by H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. H.ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN.



1 W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEGS to intimate to the country settlers, and the public generally, that he has 1 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 is in 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 first«clas& condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address —154, Queen- street. SUMMER FASHIONS, THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw G-oods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimw mings. 37, WYNDHAM STKEET, Corner of Albert-street. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Stkeet. rfiHE undersigned has always on hand :— _L First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at tho lowest market prices. A fine lot of Obangoes and AppliE3 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,



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. A N J) J. E. V A I L E WILL CONTINUE TO CLBiE OUT THE STOCK OP I GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPE R V, AT THE NATIONAL MAKT, AT A. STILL FURTHER REDUCTION ON THEIR. FOEMER VERY LOW PRICES, Which have given such General Satisfaction to their Numerous Customers. An Inspection will prove the fact that these Goods are, at least. Fifty Peii Cent below the Regular Town Price. U THIS SWEEPING- E EDUCTION Is made to facilitate the Closing of the Peemises Early m January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits &c, recently opened up at the CLOTHING DEPARTMEN T, , 9C&9 8, QUEE N-S T EEET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is the Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and lias been marked down through the past week specially to meet the requirements of the present Festive Season. S, & J.~^TVAILE. Corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets, and 96 and 08, Queen Street. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PER FORMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, i NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," * To R. HOBBS' own order, will bo sold off at LOW BATES, IA. ll.'s object being to clear s out as soon as possible, 18 CASES OF NEW GOODS, EX " CHILE;' Consisting of, — Ladies' and Gents' Cambric Handkerchiefs Horroeksos and Crowson's Calicoes , Black Lustres and Real Alpacas "White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs aiid Grenadines S-A Greys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Ganibroons Men's and Boys' \V"hito and Regatta Shirts Black and Drab Moreens Men's White Merino Shirts and Drawers Ladies' Parasols and Umbrellas Men's Brown Cotton Shirts and Drawers Brown Hollands Men's Out-sizes Shirts and Drawers Lawn, Linen, Diaper. Damasks An immense variety of Hosiery, all kinds Women's and Children's. A large cheap line of \f omen's White Cotton Hose. f Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Regent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits rh § » Fancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits £. o „ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ £4 „ Fancy Leopold Suits W | „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits 1 E-l § „ Brown Holland „ „ O o I „ Fancy Angola „ „ fcj p j „ „ Tweed and Melton "Danish and "Zouave" Suits y■ % „ Blue Serge'" Sailors" and '• Garibaldi" Suits Z/l fe „ and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets H w „ „ „ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms g A case or two of Gent's New Clothing in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. A N.B.—ln addition to the above, R. H. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and Clothing in Auckland, all of which will be sold at a great sacrifice. UPPEE QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STEEETS.



FOR NEW TEAE'S GIFTS, BUY ! jj. M. MoLACHLAN'S 1 £2 18s. Gd. OILK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McL AOHLAN, 214, QUEEN STEEET. BOSEBANK NUESEEY, 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 be no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasaut Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A, GOLD lE, EOSEBANK NUESEEY, NORTH SHORE.



SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. rT^HE Undersigned liaviug been appointed j J_ Sole Agent in Auckland province for j the sale of the abovo Machines, begs to call I the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, j Snddlora, and Drossmakers to the same, and respectfully Solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in tho 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. PKICES. Family Machines uompleto, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. 11. FEATON, Agent, 09, Shortland. stroo't, Auckland. N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. the favourite family machine lock-stitch for hand or foot. THE attention of Families wanting a good and cheap Shuttle Machine is called io inspect tho shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura-* bility, and beauty, they are Becond to. none. Stitch alike on both sides j can be operated by a child, and are particularly adapted for all family sewing and dressy-making j will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for working, 8 pounds. EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-strcet, « Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand,



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T>EGS to inform tho gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT, i Increasing so rapidly as to demand more •room and more minute attention thau hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff ol workmen, he is now in a position to TURI\T OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit aud finished style cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFITS & QUICK EETUENS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, aud good customers are not compell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, ■ ■ • • ''.■■■■... - ■. I CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, ■ AND MANUFACTORY, .HIGH-STREET.



CHEISTMAS PRESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HENRICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUEEN STREET, T3EGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of CHEISTMAS PRESENTS (received ex mail), specially selected for this season of the year... These Goods will be found unsurpassed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the time 3, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making pres scnt3, H.K. has determined to dispose of these'goods at the smallest possible'margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDEESS— . HENBICH KOHN, QUEEN STREET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS, RAISINS, GENERAL GROCER" lES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PEICES that will give satisfaction, should call AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QueejS'-Sxbeet, Atjcklakk. TEAS FOR THE MILLIOiY. FRENCH & GO. Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! No I—Congou Tea 2s Od per lb No 2—Fine Tea 2s 6d per lb No 3—Eieh Pekoe, Pull flavoured Tea 3a Od per lb No 4—Finest Quality 3s 6d per lb nnHBSE TEAS are a mixture of the finest JL importation of the season, selected with great care. 2d per lb discount on 6 lbs of No 2 lea, and 3d per lb on 6 Ib 3of Nos 3 and 4 Teas. FINEST CUEEANTS AND RAISINS, AT 6d. PEE LB. Ail General Groceries sold at the lowest PKICE. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. 4S§T Remember the Addeess :— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS, Tlie People's Tea "Warehouse, 252, Queen-Stbeet, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA .COMPANY. LIST OF PRICES. FINE SOUCHONG ... ... 3s Od Kaisow Congou ... ... 2s 6d Good Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4d per bos Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb Good Elome Raisins, Gel to 6sd per lb Fine Patras Currants, Gd to G£dper lb All kinds of Grocaries equally cheap. E. 0. EICHOLIS, 215, Queen stbeet, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) aOB T H SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOMES' WHAEF. TTIHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the JL wharf every hali-hour during the day up to 11 p.m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted tho Hotel with every comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits of the choicest brands. . The Billiard Room is fitted with' oso of Alcock's best tables. <•# g E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872.