The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 627-1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



RED BOOT. H. SUGATE T)EGS to inform his numerous customers and the public generally, that, owing to large and increased Stock to hand per Hero, and Chile, and Taranaki, amounting in all to £3,000 WOETH OP BOOTS AND SHOES, Of Every Possible Descbiption, he means to give his customers and tho public the benefit by selling at the LOWEST POS SIBLE LIVING PEOPIT. I H. F. knows the wants of the public, having 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 givo complete satis faction. He would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS that he supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed foe cash. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, OR MONEY RETURNED. j!3j Note the Address : — f^ H. FUGATE, BED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE ROYAL, Queen street, AND AT Owen Street, Geahaatstown, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE "WAREHOUSES. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEGS to intimate to tho 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 public support. W.S.tT. feels that he i3in 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 firsNclass condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address—ls4, Queen- street. KOSEBANK FUES.EEY, 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 tho accommodation of visitors. A. GOLDIE, BOSEBANK NUESEEY, ■ NORTH SHORE. FOE NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY ■J. M. McLACHLAN'S £2 18s. ©d. I L X DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J J. M. McLACHLAN,' 214, QUEEN STBEET. I



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly ns to demand more room and more minute attontion than hitherto, ho has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having, farther engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his stafi ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished stylo cannot be equalled in the Colony. I SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not compelled at his Establishment to pay for the bad dobts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AKD MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. i



SJMITH AND HIGGINS, T A I L O E S, WYNDHAM STREET. ME. T. TEAFFOED, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield Stebet. Artificial Teeth, from one to a full set. PAINLESS TEETH EXTRACTION. JTONSON GARLIC X, # Shaeebroker, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. JAMES BUTCHEE, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \y and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. FAINT! PAINT!! FOR SALE, 5 cwt. Black Paint at 3d: perlb. A. DRUMMOND, Market Place. COALS ! COALS I ! WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, at lowest rates.—Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen stroets.



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. A N D J. R. V A I L E WILL CONTINUE TO CLEA.E OUT. 'THE STOCK O F GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPER Y 3 AT THE NATIONAL MAET, AT A. STILL FURTHER REDUCTION ON THEIR FOEMEIt 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 Pee, Cent hclow the Regular Town Price. THIS SWEEPING- EEDUCTION Is made to facilitate tlio Closing of the Premises Early m January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits' &o, recently opened up at the CLOTHING DEPAETMBN T, 9 0 & 98, QUEEN-STEEET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is the Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and lias boon marked down through the past week specially to meet the requirements of tho present Fostivo Season. s. & j.~eTvaile. Corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets, and 90 and 08, Queen Street. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PEIi FORMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To 8,. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at LOW KATES, K. 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 Ilorrockses and Crowson'-a Calicoes Black Lustres and Real Alpacas White and Buif Window- Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-1 Greys, Selisias, Forfar v»c Mixed Gambroons Men's and Roys' White and llcgatta Shirts Black and Drab Moreens Men's Whito 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. f Black and Colored " Torn Thumb" and " Regent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits yL S „ Fancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits go „ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ l_J „ Fancy Leopold Suits H 8 „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits EH 2 » Brown Holland „ „ Q 3 J „ Fancy Angola „ „ H p 1 „ „ Tweed and Melton " Danish and " Zouave" Suits y % „ Blue Serge " Sailors" and '• Garibaldi" Suits Eg » an<l Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets r~l w „ „ „ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms O A A case or two of Gent's Now Clothing in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. FH "* N.B.—ln addition to the above, H. H. has one of tho largest and best Stocks of Drapery and (^ Clothing in Auckland, all of which will be sold at a great sacrifice. R . H~O~B BS , UPPEE QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS.



MEDICAL. NOTICE OP KEMOVAL. | ME. A. M. WILLIAMS BEGS to inform his Friends and Patrons, . that he has Removed his Dispensary from Hobson street (where be has been for the last six years) to 215, Queen street', opposite tho City Hall. December 22. MES. M, JOHN STONE IS now Clearing Out, at a great reduction, her Stock of Millinery und Drapery, to make room for a shipment of foreign goods daily expectod. Shortland street, opposite Winks and Hall's. SUMMEE FASHIONS THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Faehionablo Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes AlaOj Luce Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trhnw mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. FtfUIT AND POTATOE STORE, Hmn Street. rnHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at tho lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oeanges and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at tho above Store delivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM.



SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agont 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 rospectfully 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; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. PEICES. Family Machines complote, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. PEATON, Agent, 99, Suortland. streot, Auckland. N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbing always on hand. THE FAVOURITE FAMILY- MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. HPHE attention of Families wanting a good J- and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura bility, and beauty, they are second to none. Stitch alike on butk sides; can be operated by a child, and are particularly adapted for all family sewing and dress*making; will hem, gathei", 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 effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand.



CHEISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW TEAR'S GIFTS, AT MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN S.TREET. mH E L A.R G-EST STOCK OP FANCY GOODS In tho Australian Colonies to select from, all recently imported from England and the Continent, And which tho Proprietor intends to offer to the public during tho Holidays, at UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PEICES To prevent disappointment, an early call is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latest Fronch and German Novelties, 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 buttee coolees, sugae basins Cake and Caed Baskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Ceuet and Pickle Feaiies Spoons, Foeks, Centees, &c. Rogers' and Haeeison Beothees' Superior Table and Pocket Cut- LEEY Meeeschaum: and Wooden Pipes Cigae Cases, Tobacco Jabs Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical Instbujients The New Poloeaha and Geaphoscope, Pronounced by the English Press as the greatest optical delusion of the age Gold Beooches, 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 Jewelleby An immense assortment to select from. 600 Wokkboxes, filled complete, from 5s each 250 Wkiting Desks, from 4s each 720 Photographic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s 6d each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Pueses, from 6d to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and China Vases, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2s to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian Glass Cut LusTßliS, 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 10s to 100s each 750 Conceetinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 1003 each i 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather ! Dolls, from 6d to 60s each • Booking Horses, Wheelbarrows, Horses, Carts, Drums, Tambourines, Bats, Tool Chests, Paint Boxes, and every de i scription of Toys manufactured A very large assortment of Fancy Goods, conisting of an endless variety of useful and ornamental presents j the entire i comprising an assortment which is universally acknowledged unequalled in the Southern Hemisphere. The Proprietor of MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAE takes this oportunity of thanking the public of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal support that has been awarded him during- tho past six years, and begs to intimate that owing to that extensive patron age he has been induced to purchase largely oi 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 dailj in any part of the town and suburbs,



CHEISTMAS PRESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HENEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC. r QUEEN STREET, "OEGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (received ex mail), specially selected for this soason 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 sents, H.K. has determined to disposo of these "goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HEKRICH KOIEN", QUEEN STREET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS, RAISINS, GENERAL GROCERIES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PRICES that will give satisfaction, should call ; AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Queen-Stbeet, Auckland. TEAS EOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & 00. Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! TSo I—Congou Tea 2s Od per 1b No 2—Pine Tea 2s 6d per lb No 3—Eich Pekoe, Full flavoured Tea 3s Od per lb No 4—Finest Quality 3s 6d per lb WTEESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest X 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 CURRANTS AND RAISINS, AT 6d. PER LB. All General Groceries sold at the lowest PEICE. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered 4SIT Remember the Addeess :— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY G-ROCERS, The People's Tea "Warehouse, 252, Queen-Steeet, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA COMPANY. LIST OF PEICES. EINE SOUCHONG 3s Od Kaisow Congou 2s Gd Grood Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb Good Elenio Raisins, 6d to 6Jd per,lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to 6|-dper lb All kinds of Groceries equally cheap. E. 0. JSI ICHOLIS, 215, Queen steeet, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) .fIO.R TII SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' TTHAEF. [THE FEREY STEAMERS call at the JL wharf every hall-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 the Hotel with eTery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonub c terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one or Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872,