The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 624.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES X>EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORINGS DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IK HIGH-STREET, And having further en eased reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff of workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot bo equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFIiS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES la enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not compelled at his Establishment to pay fcr the bad debts of otherß. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AKD MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. ■j.



RED BOOT H. FTJGATE T)EGS to inform his numerous customer and the public generally, that, owing to larg< and increased Stock to hand per Hero, an( Chile, and Taranaki, amounting in all to £3,000 WOETH OP BOOT 6 AND SHOES, Op Eveey Possible Descbiption, he means to give his customers and the publii the benefit by SELiixa at the lowest pos^ SIBLE LIVIXa PEOFIT. H. F. knows the wants of the public, bavins been serving them now for 20 years, 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. He would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS that he supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed poe cash. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, OR MONEY RETURNED. jPj Note the Address : — ijßl H. FUG-A TE, BED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE ROYAL, Queen steeet, AND AT O"WE2T Steeet, Geahamstown, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSES. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEGS 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 pub.lie 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»class condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. the address —154, Queen^ street. EOSEBANE 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 be no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A.GOLDIE, iIOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE, FOR NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY J. M. McLAOHLAN'S £2 18s. 6d. OILK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET. f



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. A N I) J. K. VAIL E WILL CONTINUE TO CLEA.E OUT THE STOCK OF GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, * AT THE NATIONAL MART, AT A STILL FUBTHER REDUCTION ON THEIR FORMER 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. THIS SWEEPING SEDUCTION Is made to facilitate the Closing- of the Peeaiises Early m January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits &c, recently opened up at tho CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, 90 & 98, QUEEN-STREET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is tho Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and has boon marked down through the past week specially to meet the requirements of tho present Festive Season. s. & j.~~r7^aile. j Corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets, and 9G and 98, Queen Street. , RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PEE FORMES NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To R. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at EOW KATES, R. ll.'s object being to clear out as soon as possible, 18 CASES OF NEW-GOODS, EX " CHILE" Consisting of, — Ladies' and Gents' Cambric Handkerchiefs Horrockses and Crowson's Calicoes Black Lustres and Real Alpacas White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines S-4 Greys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Gambroons Men's and Boys' White 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 "Women's White Cotton Hose. C Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Regent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits j § „ Fancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits S£ o „ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ p ° „ Fancy Leopold Suits W■ | „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits EH o „ Brown Holland „ „ O v J „ Fancy Angola „ „ M p 1 „ „ Tweed and Melton " Danish and " Zouave" Suits v § Blue Serge " Sailors" and '• Garibaldi" Suits OD fe „ and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets £h w ' „ „ „ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms O A case or two of Gent's New Clothing in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. ffl g . '" "** N.B. —In addition to the above, R. H. has one of the largost and best Stocks of Drapery and (^ Clothing in Auckland, all of which will bo sold at a great sacrifice. E . JEI~(KB BS, UPPEE QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STEEETS. PRESENTS! PRESENTS! MEDICAL. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS PRESENTS ! notice of removal. SEWING MACHINES. -r* V^ -i. iJ -r~r ' TVTR A M WTLT.TA MS fTIHE Undersigned having been appointed At Harris's, Cavendish House,! , Williams, |_ Sole A »> in Auck ,fe- nd prov^ cc for <mm?TTA>m sttjfft ! l-i EG' S to inforni las Friends and Patrons, tuo sale of the above Machines, begs to call SHOETLA*.u biiu^i. XJ that he has Removed his Dispensary tho attention o f Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Pwavvmn - "TTT t t> f L. ,'? Hobson Bt™efc (wl'ero bo has been for Saddlers, and Drossmakers to the same, and RESENTS in DoUs, Toys, Perfumery, ( 110 i, st 8 y s) to Wsj Qlieen Blireehf opposite t£^ Solieitß thir favom , B> Pioturo Books, Work Boxes, Writing the City Hall. l Desks, Chess and Draughts, Backgammon, December 22. r^he excellence of these Machines, which are Bezigere Chameleon Tops, Friction Tops, — ■ so well known in the Colonies, needs no corn- Humming Tops, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, MRS. M, JOHNSTONE ment» each Machine win hem» braid > cord,. Kitchen Sets, Parlor Sets, Bedroom Sets, Bath- __._ _-,' .• •- ■ , , , ~ tuck, quiit, fell, trim and bind, and silk room Sets T S now Ciearing Ou1 > afc a Sreufc reduction, twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to J- her Stock of Millinery and Drapery, to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. CHEIOXHAS «HU> J»* ££& ' '^^ " **" Toy Picture Books, Handsome Bound Shortland street, opposite Winks and Hall's. Family Machines complete, with extras Present Books, Photographic Albums, Claureh qTf IY/T A/I" CT 1* T? A<*TTl OAT * fTr 10 ,?T°^- ~.. , ,« •' " Service and Prayer Books, Meerschaum and Ol> M M -fci Ji ±AbH 1O JN fc> Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. Briar-Root Pipes, Tobacco and Tobacco „,_,. -«>V«£w« V*4- T 4,-r« EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Snortland* Pouches, Choice Cigars. THE MISSES MILNE street, Auckland. "—' II AYE now open a well-assorted and N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles c a vbSSish house, **• :FaßhioSl e w 100t of Millinery and K g 9 bobbina always on BHOETI/AND STEEET, Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Nearly Opposite the Post Office, Head-dresses, Dress Caps — " ~ _ — ___ Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE MR T TRAFFORT) Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and « -r. -o Vt i' J \t i*n T c ' Dress Materials LOOK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. ! SURGEON DENT IST, A clioico lo j of Frillges and aimp Trims Wakefield StbeE't. mings. ' fTIHE attention of Families wanting a good ——^— . - JL and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to Artificial Teeth, from.one to a full set. 37 WYNDHAM STREET, inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale ' Corner of Albert-street. afe tho Undersigned. For simplicity, duw PAINLESS TEETH EXTRACTION. rr ■ ~ —- bility, and beauty, they are second to none. mn-„ q n „ '„ . „ -T^rmF FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, StitcU alike on both sides; can be operated by TON SO N GARL I 0 X , ... IQn g TEBBT , a child, and are particularly adapted for all « Shabedeokee, ■ " . family sewing and dress»making; will hem, Shortland street, Auckland. undergignod has a i ways on hand -L gather, braid tuck, and bind. „ . ~77", - od a •■■ ■'.■•' X .First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the F*l. c0 > o with f xtra3 complete, ready for ' Established 1866. lowest market prices. working, 8 pounds, ■ " : ' A file lot of Oean&ES and Apples on hand. T?-nT)t7n tr t?t? a rnrv-KT nn 01 ii i Li JAMES ; BUTCHER, Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. EDWD' H> FEA A °l,' 9J S^rtland-street, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cloared N.B. —All goods purchased at the above uc an ' \j and delivered from ships on the shortest Store delivered freo of charge. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines' effi-, notioe. ..: , . ..). ■ • ■■■■■ I[ ■ Terms: Cash. • ': ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins,' BAILAST SUPPWED. H. CANHAM. springs, and oil on hand.



CHEISTMAS PRESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HENEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., # QUEENSTREET, T>EGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of CHEISTMAS PEESENTS (received ex mail), specially selected for this season of the year. These Goods will be found unsurpassed iv beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making pre« seats, H.K. has determined to dispose of these ;goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDEESS— HENBICH KOKJST, QUEEN STEEET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE . FINEST CTTEEANTS, EAISINS, GENEEAL GEOCESIES, All of which will be sold at PEICES that will give satisfaction, should call AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Qfeeist-Steeet, Auckland. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & CO. Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! No I—Congoul—Congou Tea 2s Od per lb No 2—Fine Tea 2s 6d per lb No 3—Eich .Pekoe, Full flavoured Tea 3s Od per lb No 4—Finest Quality 3s 6d per lb mHESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest _I_ importation of the season, selected with great care. 2d per lb discount on 6 lbs of No 2 Tea, and 3d per lb on 6 Ib 3of Nos 3 and 4 Teas. FINEST CFEEANTS AND EAISINS, - AT 6d. PEE LB. All General Groceries sold at the loweSX PEICE. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered &1T Eemembee the Address ;— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY G-ROCERS, The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Street, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA COMPANY. LIST OF PRICES. TJIINE SOUCHONG 3s Od JJ Kaisow Congou ... ... 2s 6d Good Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb~ Good Eleme Baisins, 6d to 6sd per lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to 6£dper lb All kinds of Grocsries equally cheap. E. O. » ICHOLIS, 215, QUEEN STSEET, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) DEVONPOET, NOETH SHOEE. — EDUCATION. MR. HENRY WORTHINGTON (Trained and Certificate Master) of the Bevonporfc District School, has vacancies for a few Boarders. The course adopted by Mr Wortbington ensures to all pupils a sound Commercial Education. Terms on appl^tion. J?*[> The Members of the sflWlira oiASSBS a*"' . informed that the meetings iul.be resuß"^ 01* January 9tb, 1872. I



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW (YEAR'S G-IFTS, r AT MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN S/TEEET. THE LARGEST STOCK OF FANCY GOODS In the Australian Colonies to select from, all rocently imported from England and the Continent, And which the Proprietor intends to offer to the public during the Holidays, at UN/PRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES- To prevent disappointment, an early call is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latest French and German Novelties, which are of a class superior to any yet imported into the colonial market. We have now opon, and ready for sale :— Tea and Coffee Sets, Tea Pots buttee coolers, sugae basins Cake and Caed Baskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Ceuet and Pickle Frames Spoons, Foeks, Centees, &c. ilogebs' haerison brothers* Superior Table and Pocket Cut- Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigae Oases, Tobacco Jars Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical Instruments The New Polorama and Graphoscope, Pronounced by the English Press as the greatost optical delusion of the age Gold Bbooches, Eaeeings, 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 Je WELLE BY An immense assortment to select from. 600 Woekboxes, filled complete, from 5s each 250 Weiting Desks, from 4s each 720 Photographic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s 6d each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Pusses, from 6d to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass ond China Vases, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2s to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian Glass Cut LusTEUS, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles, from 2s pair 600 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 103 to 100s each 750 Concertinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 100s each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather Dolls, from 6d to 60s each Rocking Horßea, 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. The Proprietor of MONTAGUE'S FANCY .BAZAAR takes this oportunity of thanking the 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 supplied at a moderate advance on home cost. Goods delivered daily in any part of the town and suburbs. '■>'■ '■-<> f: ■