The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 628.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY



NO MISFITS !!! SAMUEL COOMBES "T>EGS to inform the genllemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILQBING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly aB to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, ho has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged 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 be equalled in the Colony. SMiLL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING SIS MOTTO, S. OOOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers arc not compelled at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. CQOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.



RED BOOT. H. PTTGATE 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 WORTH OP BOOTS AND SHOES, Of Eveet Possible Desceiption, lie means to give his customers and the public the benefit by selling- at the lowest pos sible LIVING PEOPIT. 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 give complete satis faction. He would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS that he supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed foe cash. PEEFECT FIT GUARANTEED, OR MONEY RETURNED. Note the Address :— H. EUGATE, RED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE ROYAL, Queen steeet, AND AT Oweist Steeet, Gbahamstowit, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSES, W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEGS to intimate to the country settlers, and the pu-blic 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 MaikeUpUce, where lie hopes, by prompt attention to business, and reasonable charges, to merit a share of public support. W.S. J. 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 firstnclass condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address —154, Queen^ street. EOSEBANK NURSERY, Foot op 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, ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. FOR NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY jf! M. MoLAOHLAN'S X £218s. 6d. DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET. \



DURING THE CHBJSTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. AN I) J. 'E. VAI L E WILL CONTINUE TO CLEAR OUT THE STOCK O I? GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, AT THE NATIONAL MART, AT A. STILL FTJ E T H E.lt REDUCTION ON THEIR FORMER VERY LOW PRICES, Which liave given such General Satisfaction to their Numerous Customers. An Inspection will prove the fact that these Goods are, at least, Fifty: Pee Cent below the Regular Town Price. THIS SWEEPING- E EDUCTION Is mado to facilitate the Closing of the Premises Early m January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits &c, recently opened up at the CLOTHING DEPARTMEN T, 9 6 &•9 8, Q UEE N-S TItE ET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is the Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and. has been marked down through the past week specially to meet the requirements of the present [Festive Season. S. & J.~R7~VAILE. Corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets, and 90 and 08, Queen Street, RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PER FORMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To R. HOBBS' own order, will bo sold off at LOW BATES, R. H.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 Buif Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-1 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 w^--» 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, al, kinds "Women's and Chilliken's. A largo cheap line of \f omen's White Cotton Hose. f Black and Colored "Tomlnmib" and " Regent " Ties "X Boys' Brown Drill" Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits "v x _J p „ Fancy Tweed " Zouave" md " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits S § ~ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ [_3 „ Fancy Leopold Suits H I » and Youth's Black Cloth' Zouave" Suits \ H 2 » Brown Holland „ „ \ O G I Fancy Angola g p j „ „ Tweed and Melton" Lnnish and " Zouave" Suits , £j „ Blue Serge " Sailors" and '* Giribaldi" Suits OQ fe „ and Youth's Mixed Diagonal .'weed Trousers, Avith side seams and cross pockets r* w „ „ „ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms O A A ease or two of Gent's New Clothir^ in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. "" N.B.—ln addition to the above, R. 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 . HOBBS, " UP PEE QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS". CjMITH AND HIGGINS MEDICAL. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS xxj. n. im x, j.x xv^ xxi o, NOTICE OF EEMOVAL. SEWING MACHINES. TAILORS, ME. A. M. WILLIAMS . —- . i T>EGSto inform his Friends and Patrons, T LJtjl A,7!7 a^mt^ O that he has Removed his Dispon o ary t t J ! Z HRJ , t? V* TT *% tw tt at tv tr a tit omtjw t? m c T r i. i L / i ii > y J tuo Bale ol the above Machines, bees to call WYNDHAM STREET. from Ilobson street (where bo has been for the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, . __ the last s« years) to 2Io f Queon street, oppoaito Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and ME. T. TRAFFORD, December 22. respectfully solicits their favours. SURGEON DENTIST, ■ ' ■ Tho excellence) of these Machines, which are Wakfwield Stebet PORTLAND CEMENT. 90 well known in the Colonies, needs no coin __J mont 5 each Machine will hem, braid, cord, Ai-HfinmlTMth from nn«tn a full set Now Landing, ex ' Hero,' tuck > quilt > fcl1 > trim and bind, and silk Artificial 1 eetb, from one to a lull set. BAWRFLS pim^t twist ; linon or cotton thread can be used to PAINLESS TEE^i~EXTSACTION. 200 BARRLL' S °EMMi' make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. STONE, BROS., peices. X TONSON GARLICK, January 15, 1872. Queen-Street. Pami]y Machinea oomplete> wifch extras J • Shabebeokeb, from 10 guineas. Shortland street, Auckland. SUMMJUE FASHIONS Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. >«S «•■ THE Misiii MILNE EDWD' tt 9 ' Sh°"k"a- HAVE now open a well assorted and N.B.—Kepairs executed promptly. Needles .ju.jyL.Lw uuiwuwt, Fashionable Stock of Millinery and springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on ' Straw Goods hand. /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods \J and delivered from ships on the shortest Head-dresses, Dress Caps ' ~~~ —— ___ _ notioe. Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE Baliast Buppiied. Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and , Dress Materials " LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OB FOOT. PATNTi PATTVTTIt A'choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trims £A.xrt x . xr jx xx\X .. minga. mHE attention of Families wanting a good FOR SALE, 5 cwt. Black Paint at 3d: d 7) W Corner of Albert-street * mspect the shipmen just arrived and on sale p er lb. uornoi or AiDeu-stieet. at tho Undersigned. For simplicity, dura^ A DRUMMOND " " bility> and beautv > they are second to none. Market Placo FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, Stitch alike on both sides; can be operated by High Steeet. a child, and are particularly adapted for all _____ family sewing and dress.-making ; will he°m, rAAT n, POATQ't rfIHE undersigned has always on hand — gather, braid, tuck, and bind. UUA_& , ! J_ First . c i aßs Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the Prico ' with extraa complete, ready for W ~T lowest market prices. working, 8 pounds. ANTED Purchasers for Newcastle A fine lot of Oranges and Apples on hand. m wn TT Wawv on o , , , Coals delivered m any part of tho aood9 Stored and Eemoved at lowest rates. EDWDI H' FEATO^' Shortland-street, town, at lowest rates.-Apply to N.8.-All goods purchased at the above Auckland. W' Klßrl\ Vnvd St T6 deliT ei frC° °f ChargC< N.8.-All kinds of Sewing Machines em- Junction of Grey aS^'street, »*" H. CANHAM. i&^JSp^^



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HERRXCH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUE.EN STREET, T)EGS to draw the attention of tho public to a quantity of CHEISTMAS PEESENTS (received ex mail), specially solected for this season of the year. These Goods will bo found unsurpassed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making pre» sents, H.K. has determined to dispose of theso "goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDEESS— HENBICH KOIJLN, QUEEN STEEET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CUEEANTS, EAISINS, GENEEAL GEOCEEIES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PEICES that will give satisfaction, should call AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QuEEir-SIBEET, AUCKLAND. TEAS EOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & CO. Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! No I—Congoul—Congou Tea 2s Od per 1b No 2—Fine Tea 2s 6d per lb No 3—Eich Pekoe, Full flavoured Tea 3s Od per Ib 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 lbs of Nos 3 and 4 Teas. FINEST CUEEANTS AND EAISINS, AT Gd. PEE LB. All General Groceries sold at the lowest PRICE. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. &gir Remember the Address :— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY QROCERS, The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Street, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 18G0. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS'" TEA COMPANY. LIST OF PEICES. FINE SOUCHONG 3s Od Kaisow Congou 2s Gd Good Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 Co Is per lb Good Eleme Baisins, Gd to 6£d per lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to Gjfdper lb All kinds of Grocaries equally cheap. E. O. N ICHOLIS, 215, Queen street, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) NORTH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHARF. TTIHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the X. wharf every hall-hour during the day up to II p.tn. The Proprietor of the above Hotel-has much pleasure in informing htS friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with eiery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Koom is fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY 13th January, 1872.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S G-IFTS, AT MONTAGUE'S EANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN S.TEEET. THE LARGEST STOCK OP FANCY GOODS In tho Australian Colonies to select from, all recently imported from England and tho Continent, And which the Proprietor intends to offer to the public during tho Holidays, at UNPRECEDENTED LV 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 open, and ready for sale : — Tea and Coffee Sets, Tea Pots butter coolers, sugar basins Cake and Card Baskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Cruet and Pickle Frames Spoons, Forks, Centres, &c. Eogers' and Harrison Brothers' Superior Table and Pocket Cut- LEEY Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigar Cases, Tobacco Jars Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Talles Musical Boxes and New Musical Insteuments The New Polorama and Graphoscope, 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 2i*o Writing Desks, from 4s each 720 Photographic Albums, from Is each , 3QCL .Lal\xb S >—Fitted Companions, from 2s6do^ c \ i T^^liaJ.-'ad':aENTs' Purses, 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 Grlass Cut Lustres, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles, from 2s pair 500 Silvered Grlass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100a 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 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. 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 boon induced to purchase largely of every description of Fancy Goods, in order to meet the wants of all classosi The trade supplied at a moderate advance on home cost. Goods delivered dailj in any part of tho town and suburbs.