Printed and published by the proprietors, George McCullag£ Eeed, of City Eoad, and Henry Bkett," ol Jormyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, in the city of Auokland, New Zealand.— Monday, January 15,1872.

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MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, TTNDEK THE MANAGEMENT OT MRS. BROWN. I/lAMILIES can be accommodated with S2 Private Sittina Rooms. The Hotel oon tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the week or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigtb. boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT ■c*. society. Established 1849. FOE MUTUA~L~LIFE ASSUE ANCE &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. ,:.. Local Boabd of DraECTOfIS. "'*&- » *■""■** ,"•- ■■-_ _ 0 '■•c :^___.^ • t . ..,..;. -.. . ;^._ 0 carry on business in their 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 oi' the agents, or .at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— Henky Gilpillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee— T. B. Kendebdine, 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, 255, 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 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22s 6d per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 063 per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s per gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove tne advantages offered by James Oidham:, High street, Auckland: P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OS1 AUCKLAND AND ITS VICINITY. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST EEALTSE. j: smith, BEING determined to clear out the whole of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GREAT SACRIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on the way direct from LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by' an inspection, the. immense reduction everything has un dergone. The public, having known J.S.s dislike to advertisements or puffs of any description, will need no further invitation. j. smlth, 23 0, QUEEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. NEW ZEALAND STEAM GOPFEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DSIEPHEtTSON AND 0 0 • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jaya, 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 upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Coleman's ilb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in ilb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fanoy boxes Mixed Spice,'in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences * Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Laino's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MEBCHANTS, WYKDHAM STBEET, AUCKLAND,



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! " EL ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS i DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOYv'EE PEICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Feee and without Chabge for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to tho amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they may select, of not IeBB value than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: • Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, and Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not bo insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goo 3s be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decSription OF DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING, SOLD AT THE TEHT LOWEST PBICE IN ATTCKIAND, 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. I H



TO CONNOISSEURS IN WHISKY!! TUST ARRIVED A FEW QR-CASKS JOHN JAMESON & SONS' CELEBEATED DUBLIN WHISKY, 42s per case; 21s per gallon. ! Also, — KINAHAN'S L.L. DELICIOUS PINE APPLE WHISKY, 45s pci 1 case ; 22s 6d per dozen. To Be Had Only At JAMES OLDHAM, Wine and Spirit Merchant, High -Street, Auckland. t. ellisok, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STBEET, BEGS to inform -his customers and the public generally that he has just received A LAEGE SHIPMENT OF S CJMMEE BOOTS, Consisting of— LADIES' KID BOOTS, various kinds, from 7s 6d LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANVAS SLIPPERS, elastic fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIRL'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. N.B.—All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 73 QUEEN STEEET. NEW SUITS FOE THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING OF EVERY DE* SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS IN Silk and Flannel; and a Large Stock of WHITE SHIRTS, Now selling at and under tho Wholesale Peices FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 10 3 6d HAVARD COATS, 16s 6d. Inspection solicited. E. W. ~D~T &0 N, < 220, QUEEN.STREET, COENEE OF WELLE3LET-STEEUT, (Opposite United Service Hotel.) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS FOR THE LADIES AND CHILDREN. THE undersigned has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of SUMMER DRESSES, Including Grenadines,from Is per yard, worth dauble Choice Printed Muslins, B£d per yard worth Is. Lustres and Fancy Dresses, Plain and Brocaded in great 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. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Queen-teeet, Corner of Wellesley-street OFRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS FOR THE BABIES. A SPLENDID Assortment of CHRISTENING ROBES, FBOCKS, PELISSES, SQUARES, &c, &c, &c. A large stock of SATIN HATS AND HOODS Just Opened, And to bo sold by the Single Article at WnOI/ESALE PEICE3. Baby Linen and Ladies' Clothing Thompson's Glove~fitting Corset Ladies in attendance in the Show Room. E. W. DYSON, 220, Qtteen-steeet, Opposite the United Service Hotel.



BY APPOINTMENT TO His Roial Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sic G. F. Bowen. K. H. BAETLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. TV&LIVERED WITHIN THE CITY AND ±J SUBURBS. (Loose or in bags) AT REDUCED RATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 PAPEEHANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kinds of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Framo 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, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c VIOTOEIA- STBEET. Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COA?? COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as followsj viz : At the Coal Yard, screened Coal 24s per ton Unscreenod do 22s „ Slack do 17s „ From the hulk Cantero 20s „ By order of the Directors. J A GILFILLAN, Secretary. BONES! BONES!! BONES!! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman'B Bay Bone Mills. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcock'S & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. SEA-BATHING. 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 all 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 allowanco 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. BAZAAR OMNIBUSSES. Time Table. Leave Auckland— Leave Onehunga— 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 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. Howick 'Busses—For Auckland at 8 a.m. for Howiok at 3 p.m. A coach will leave Auckland on Saturday, at 8.30 p m, and special coaches at Onehunga to wait the arrival of steamers day and night. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables; Horses bought and sold on commission. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. H. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor, Queen street.



THE CHEAP OUTEITTING EMPORIUM FOR ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. ♦ J . LEVY TTTISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITH CHEAPNESS, That be lias 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. lUgf" Note tiie Address ; — J. LEVY, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, Next the Theatre Royal, Queen street, Auckland.



GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and \J PRESSED, at H A It W O O D ' S, TAILOR, Feom Melbourne, 49, Hobson-strcet, near" the Governor Browne. P.9.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. MR. C. W. SAND EE S, HOMCEOPATHIC PIUCTITIONEE. York Terrace, Grey street. Consulting Rooms and Pharmacy, Shortlaud street, opposite the Post Office. [a card.] CHARLES PALME JR, Draughtsman. Office : —Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. "VTIGHTM iN.—A. FLETCHER begs to il 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. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. SWETE, SCOTT, & CO., OHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, O &c., Vulcan Lane, Auckland ; and at Owen street, Grahamstown, Thames. A W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Queen-Steeet. PISHEE & CO., TTTHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family W Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Primo Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. N.B. —Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. gjg o3 DDfH t> W $ THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURED, 168, QUEEN-STREET, opposite the Old Market Place. QN SALE— TXTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeya Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles Central Italys Thames Gas Shareß Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokors. 50, Queen street. QN &ALE- TTTANTED- Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Timos Otagos. I. PHILLIPS, Sharebroter. ■No 10, Insurance Buildings; WANTED THE FOLLOWING GOLD MINING SHiRES— Caledonian Thames Tookeys Otago Bank of New Zoaland Gas Shares Shares & c . J. M, LENNOX, (Late of High street) 37, QFIEN STREET Next to the Insurance Buildings.



FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. mHE TAIRUA SAW MILL. A BARGAIN. It is situated on the East Coast, near Mer cury Bay, and is approached by a good harbour and safe anchorage; vessels drawing eight feet of water can lay alongside the wharf. It is backed by an extensive Bush of very superior quality. The valuable Plant and Machinery is of the newest and best description. The Engine is 60 horsepower, and has only been in work about two years. For particulars apply to R. SECCOMBE & SON, Kyber Pass. January 3, 1872. NEW ZEALAND GOVEEN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter ii^o contracts re insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent' upon the contingencies of human life. The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working Classes: 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney, and other documents, are free of Stamp Duty and all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the days of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. 6. Eesidence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Office. 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on AVife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2,000 from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which aro duly invested at compound interest, at any time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured. The fullest information can be obtained on applica tion at any Money Order I'ost Oiiice, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. W. GISBOItNE, Commissioner. QUEEN-STREET WHARF.' E. MOO EE, WINE, SPIiilT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spibits of First 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 Maraachino Cherry Cording Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red 1 Wine BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhda and qr-casks. R.M. has on sale a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. CHAELES BUTTON, SODA-WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Cbescent. Gingeb Wine, Quinine Wine, Saesapaeilla, Everything made on the premises. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! DRAWN PROM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the XJ.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, QUEEIn-STEEET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND THE Drinks manufactured by this famed apparatus are extensively used througha out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, the Marble Fountain supply ing seven different ilavourod Drinks. The above being now in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronago of the Auckland public; and from the high estimation in which it is held in ether countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in 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 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. Note the Address-— U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zoaland, AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARE. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY ONE SHILLING.



NOW LANDING-, EX CITY OP AUCKLAND, BY THE UNDER SIGNED. p?f\ CASES CURRANTS O \J 2 tons Loaf Sugar Teas, ex laiping, chests and inchests Lobsters, Sardines, %'s and }'s v White Lead, in 28& and lib tins ) Lownde's Kura, 30 op / Booth's Old Tom ** Geneva, JDKZ >•£;. Sultana Raisins, Eleme Pickles, Mustard 50 kegs Wire Nails, 2\ and V/m. OWEN & GKAIIAM. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE A> TD REIAIL WINE AND SPIEIT STOEE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from Wellesley-street, Auckland. r IST OF PRICES:— Australian Wines. White Verdeilho ... ... 2 6 per bottle Rod Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamond") Port and Cosons' Single C 4 q da Diamond Sherry, excel-1 lent dinner wine 3 ) Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do] Amontillado Sherry — very do superior ... ~.5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage XB5l ... ... 5 0 do Bulk Spikits. Hennessy's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Green]ec and Colvill's Gam belltown Whisky ... ... 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisky 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old Tom,—best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 4 0 do Assorted half-bottles of the above 2 0 do Jamaica Rum, —2nd quality 3 0 do Case Spirits. De Laage, Ells & Co, Cognac pint flasks 3 0 do Martell's and Ilennessy's Brandy 5 6 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Bernard's Old Tom 4 0 do Gin, JDKZ 5 0 do Do, small 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne No 2 ... ... 6 0 do Do do, small 3 0 do Claret, —various brand 3 ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine - ... 3 0 do Townsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted 10 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or 11s per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can be obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Orders accompanied with Post-office orders punctually attended to. TERMS:—STRICTLY CASH. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND EETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOEE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. f. DAEBY 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 choice SELECTION OFSUPEEIOB POETS, SHEEBIE3, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aus» tralian Ports, -which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Peices for Cash; LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle, s. r»; Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Da^'k 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 Wine ... ... 4 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 The above aro all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle. s d Henne&sy's Brandy ... 5 0 MarteU's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 Duuville's Whiskey ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne, No 2 piuts 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St Julien 3 0 Australian Wives, very best brands ... 3 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... ~ 5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials ... ... 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ... ... ~ ... 1 3 , y Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold b^ the gallon; overproof, warranted the sam'4 M from bonded store. ♦ Assorted cases of the above made u^jr families and pic-nic parties. t Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TEEMS: STEICTLY CASH.