The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 869. j

Auckland, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18,1872.

rPmcE : One Penny.



SMtmlUff. **Ka OVERLAN:d KOTJTE £BB*?|f|^. TO ENGLAND. 4»§!sis*i£^' CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND ship company USTItALIA k^ steam: FOR HONOLTjiTJ, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW TT™ Y°RK. AND LIVERPOOL. under Contract Tnra the New Zeax\kb Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The Magnificent New Steamship Nevada, Francisco, on THURSDAY, the 28th DecSber at For freight, passage, and all particulars annlv *n - HENDERSON^MACFAR PL PAyE. *e^^K TfOR JSrAPIEB.^WEiT. >£PBis|££n> OTAGO TON' LYTTELt°N. I C., N.Z., & A.M. sXc'O The Splendid New Mail Steamship Will be despatched shortly* attev arrival from H ono- For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. fc. ** ACTSTRAL ASIAN £jfa>.™ Ecii? st fa4r ATioN SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Transhipping to BRISBANE, ROCKHAMPTON PORT DENISON. CLEVELAND BAY, and other ™ P rilla^ rtsbV> A- S- KCo-' Steamers. The splendid steamship Wonga Wonga, J. W. Brown, Commander, will leave for the above pors on or about FRIDAY, 1 Oth January, 1873. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. dk^L THXCUERION TRIP K^l\ Alt TO SOUTHERN PORTS. ■ C, N.Z., &A. M. S.S. CO. Return Tickets at Single Fares available during December and January, for any of the Company's Steamers, are now being issued. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. V|\L T?OS LONDON jSfty|l\ , J- DIRECT. J^fJSffNtf TO SAIL IN DECEMBER. The Magnificent Al Frigate-built Ship Queen Bee 726 tons Register, E. Williams, Esq., Com mander, is now on the berth, and having a large portion of her cargo engaged will meet with quick despatch. This vessel has splendid accommodation for saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passege apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. •~. TjVOR RUSSELL J&^J^jsßi JU AND THE NORTH; a^^S^Pi? . Comerang Will leave as follows: AUCKLAND EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 p.m. for RUSSELL Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mongonui Mongonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell Russell, every Tuesday, at noon, for Auckland For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland, July 8, 1572 OTEAM TO RIVER %^N^&MNZB*' The twin-screw steamer Leaves Auckland daily at 11 a.m. ; arrives at River head at 1 o'clock ; leaves Riverhead at 3 o'clock; arrives at Auckland at 5 o'clock. Fares : To excursionists, parliamentary rates of One Penny per mile. __ Dec. 2. 1872. J. CASEY. -1> Tj^Oß KAIPARA JXfIKjv Jt? (Delivering Goods on the Wairoa flßßfisßssß The brigantine Coronet Will sail on THURSDAY, 10th December, 1872. For freight, &c., apply to „__„„ M. NTCCOL, Agent. -\^ A UOKLAND ttßjMfc^ir^ XIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY Eoyal Alfred. Auckland to Thames. Thames to Auckland Thursday, 11 a.m. 4.30 p.m. Royal Alfred. Leaves Auckland for Coromandel: Friday, December 20, at 3 p.m. Leaves Coromandel for Auckland : Wednesday, December 18, ntKp.m. Saturday, December 21, at 0 a.m. HOT SPRINGS. Leaves Auckland Saturday, December 21, at 3. pm.. Leaves Hot Springs, Monday, December 23, at 5 am. Fares, 10s., Return Tickets. S3T Freight (Bs. per ton) received at the Com pany's Store on the Wharf, kept until shipped free of Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Manager. ,-i- XT* OR WHITIA^GA illWlliHr* X" (MERCURY BAY), TAU-' <^|y|j^f\^ RANG A, AND OPOTIKI. The s.s. Southern Cross, Captain D. Sellabs, will sail as above on SATUR DAY next, 21st inst., at 4 p.m. Freight or P*s«gS A RLANE, Agent . /k . TjIOR FREIGHT jso!\ J] OR CHARTER, Fjp *3if\> The A1 Clipper Barque 3&53&& Gladiateur, 427 tons register, Captain A Ogier.now discharging cargo alongside the Queen street Wharf. Apply to j. S. MACFARLANE & CO. CHRISTMAS ! .CHRISTMAS! ST. MUNOO Vi^iHAS. CANNING- has on hand 37 CHRISTMAS CAKES. Plain and Oma^ed S LevS de^ription, suitable for Christmas presents and parties, including: Cossaqnes, Plain Fancy Fortune-telling Cossaques Somebody's Luggage Burlesque .do . , Zoo do Al do t™ Creams and- Iced Drinks daily during the rfr/IMS for Mince Pies receeived up to and Boxing-day. ST MUNGO PLACE, OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. " '^AT^AN^CAPS, JUST' OPENED EX COKONILLA. All the Latest Shapes in Hats and Caps at TTILL FENTON & HULBERT'S, XX MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, * „<• n«nosite the Bank of New Zealand, Queen street, og"]^ airee t. . «V APPOINTMENX^TO HlB EXCELLENCY



Business Cards. 4. J. Carson, ; TTOUSE AND LAND ACCENT, -*-L RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ETC., High Street. James Butcher, QARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast Supplied. LAMB'S BISCUIT, £22 PER TO N. MR. J. S. MACFARLANE, .Agent. Fisher and Co., Wholesale Shipping and Family BU T C H B R 8 , Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. GEORGE THOROQ-OOD, Soda water, Ginger-beer, and Cordial Manufacturer, Quinine Wine, Sarsaparilla, &c. MR P. W. CULLTE (late of Mel bourne). Pianoforte Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned toned, and regulated. Terms for tuning, 2s (sd.— Apply to Mr J. E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. EICHARD G-ARLICK, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No. 9, Insurance Buildings. WPHILLIPPS & SON, • Wyndham street, Auckland, OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of and Dealers in every description of Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Brushes, and Paperhangings, Briti,?h and Continental Plate, Sheet, Crown and Ornamental Glass; Clock and Compass Glasses. Glase cut to any size and carefully packed. Window Lead, Glazed Sashes, Doors, etc. GEOEGE AKEES (Late Geddes & Co). tjVREEMAN'S BAT SOAP AND J-? CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. JOHN MA XWE L L Wholesale and Retail Butcher, Victoria street. Families waited on for orders, town or suburbs. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED, REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAEWOOD'S, Taixob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed Pianos S Pianos! Pianos! THE Largest, ; Cheapest, and "Best Stock of Instruments to be seen at HOFF MANN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, Shortland street, for Sale or Hire, or on the Deferred System of Payment. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in Exchange. . Established 1859. BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. . Asphalt Pavement. FIFTY PER CENT. CIIEAPEIt TJIAN FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half flic cost,. Orders addressed to Herald office will receive prompt attention. * JOHS MORRISON Portland Cement. QAA CASKS PORTLAND OUU CEMENT; best brands FIRE BRICKS. FIRE TILES, FIRE CLAY, PLASTER OF PARIS, in large or small quantities. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &0., Victoria street east. -|^TEW PAPERHANG-ING-S. EX ROBERT HENDERSON & GLENHTJNTLY, - 10 cases Paperhangings. : White Lead (in wood and iron), Paints, Raw and Boiled Oil, Turps, .Varnishes, Brushes, Window and Photographic Glass; • EX QUEEN BEE, 11,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture-frame and Room ' Moulding, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMES TO ORDER. HOLLAND" & BUTLER, OIL AND COLORMEN, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS, 28, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND." R A a S. R A a S. RAG S. a M I T H AND C OVS MARINE STORE, DURHAM STREET WEST, Opposite Buckland's Sale _Yards. • Are Ca3h Purchase; all kinds of Rags, Metals, &c NOTICE OF REMOVAL. OIL, COLOR, AND; GLASS STORE, HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, 57, QUEEN-STREET. j , J. HENDERSON, ./ IN returning thanks to his friends and customers for past favours, wishes te inform them that he has REMOVED to the above address, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their liberal patronage. \ Guinness's X X Dublin Stout. October' brew. TAMES OLDHAM hereby informs t|, his customers and the public that he has re ceived per Caduceus, direct from the Brewers, 20 CASKS of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers at it. PER G-AWON, OB 108, FEU DOZEN, -'At his Storu, High Street. Auckland,



Hotels. rpHE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL •s COMMERCIAL & BEADING ROOM, SIIORT LA N D STREET, Are now Open to the Public FREE. The Proprietor of the CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL has opened as an addition to his establishment the spacious rooms lately in the occupation of the Auck land Club. Shortlund street, as " Commercial and Reading-rooms. Files of Papers from all parts of the world will be found on the tables. Commercial men will find it to their advantage to call and make this establishment their Exchange Market. To meet the convenience of visitors writing materials of every description will be found on the desks ; also, the necessary forms used for Custom-house Entries, Mining Transfers, Bills of Lading, Cheques of all local Banks, Stamps, &c., &c. A Thoroughfare lias been opened through the establishment, from Shortland street to Fort street, which will be found a great convenience, particularly as the Telegraph Office, Cmtom-house, Government Offices, Bonded Stores, Shipping Offices, &c, are contiguous. An additional Bar has been provided, where the very best of Wines and Spirits, Ales, &c, can be had. The public are invited to the FREE use of these Rooms, which for Spaciousness and View are second to none in Auckland. In connexion with the above there are large and commodious Rooms open, in which Public or Private Meetings can be held at a nominal charge. Commercial travellers of every branch can be accommodated with Show and Sample Rooms, where every facility will be afforded them for the transaction of business. The charge is trifling Families will find this establishment the Cheapest and Best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. Gd. to 23. Od. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. 6d. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle - Holland Square Gin, 2a. 6d. ditto ditto Holland full-size, 4s. ditto ditto Old Tom, best brands, 3s. 6d. ditto ditto Scotch Whisky and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. 6d. ditto ditto Hennessy's and Martell's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is. per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle. A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers. The proprietor begs to assure his customers that all the goods are of the best quality, and if not approved of the money returned. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL - WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection of Superior Ports, Sherries, and Adelaide Wines ; also, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Resiunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. H. D. Superior Adelaide Wine .. 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy ~ ..40 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky 3 6 Campbelton AVhisky .. 3 C Dunville's AVhisky .. .. 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 C Superior Sherry 4 0 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 5 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle. h. t>. Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 Martell's Brandy ; .. ..5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..40 Fine Old Jamaica Runs ~ 5 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No. 2 ..50 Champagne No. 2, pints 3 0 ■Champagne, Jacqueson's ~ .. .. ..5 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints .. .. ..30 Claret, St. Julien .. .. 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..30 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ..50 English Ginger Wine.. 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, Londoit bottled, best brands .. 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. . Liberal allowances'rnade to wholesale purchasers. j Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terras—Strictly Cash. , . ■ — TTNITED SERVICE HOTEL \J Wholesale & Retail BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, Corner of Queen and Wellesley streets. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. In thanking his friends and the public generally for the liberal support accorded him since he opened this house, the proprietor would respectfully draw atten tion to the undermentioned schedule of prices, representing brands that for quality are unequalled in town: - ... Australian Wines. . s. d. ' s. d. White Verdeilho .. 3 0 Port and Sherry, pints 2 0 Hermitage .. ..30 Amontillado Sherry, very Sheraz .. .. .. 3 0 superior .. .. 5 0 Pint Bottles of above 2 0 Fine Old Tawney Port, Australian Heck from 3 0 Vintage 1851 ~ 5 0 Cosen's Single Diamopd Sherry .... .. ..4 0 Bulk Spirits. . : . a. d. Hennesey's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 Greenless & Colville's Campbelton Wlijsky .. 4 0 Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey ... .. 4 0 Dunville's Old Irish Wiiiskey 4 0 Old Tom, best brands .. .. •'..' .... ..4 0 Fine Old Jamacia Rum .. .. .. .... .. 4 0 Assorted half-bottles of .the above .. .... 2 0 Jamaica Rum (second quality).... .. .... 30 .-,' .•■..■ Case. Spirits. ■.:•. -.-; Martell's & Hennesey's .. .. .: 5 0 Dunville's Whisky .. .. 4 0 Bernard's Old Tom' .; .; .... '.. .. ..4 0 De Laage, Fills & Co. (pint flasks), Cognac .. 8 0 Gin, JDKZ, large .... .. .. 4 0 Gin, Small .. .. .. ;i 3 0 Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, large .. 5 0 Small, ditto.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 0 :; Wines in Case. Champagne, No. 2 .. .. .... .. .. .. 6 0 Ditto, Small.. .. ..• \ ... .... 3 0 Claret (various brands) .. .. :. .... .. 4 0 Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine ' .'. S' 0' Townsend's Celebrated Sarsaparilla .. .... 5 0 Cordials (assorted) .. ...... .'. .... 1 C Ale and'Povterof the best London Brands ... 1 3 Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. , ': '■ The above Ales, Wines>. and; Spirits can be obtained in an quantity. N.B.—Country orders accompanied with Post-omco orders punctually attended to, Terms Sirtomy Cash.



Hotels. SUFFOLK HOTEL, DEDWOOD. To the Inhabitants op Depwood ant> the Public Generally, MR E. HOLLOW AT having taken the above Hotel hopes by strict attention to cleanlinessjand good Liquors to merit a fair share of public patronage. Families supplied, Pic-nic and Yachting Hampers delivered on the shortest notice at reasonable rnioES. The Billiard-room stands unrivalled for comfort, and is fitted up with one of Alcock's best Tables. Masonic Hotel, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. ' Under the Management of Mrs Brown. XpA-MILIES can be accommodated Xj with Private Sitting-Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and Spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the week or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half-hour. Night boats rut until 11 o'clock p.m. A LEXANDRA HOTEL, CHAPEL STREET AND DURHAM STREET, Auckland. M. SHEEHY, Proprietor. flood Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. The very host Wines and Spirits. Cholcn Ale and Stont on Draught and in Bottle. English Ale and Stout. Whitson's very best Bottled Ale and Stout, 3 s per Bottle. T. H. HALL & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND AGENTS 42, QITEEX-STRKET, AUCKLAND, EX GLADIATEUR. A SHIPMENT of Patent Sheathing XX. Felt, in rolls and sheets, on Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. A. & R. OAUG HE V, AUSTRALIAN WINE MERCHANTS AND VINE GROWERS AGENTS, MKLUOUnNK, Hold a stock of from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand gallons choice Australian Wines of superior value, which they ship to the trade in bulk and bottle. Price lists, samples, and all information may be obtained from their agents T. H. HALL & CO., through whom orders receive prompt attention. THE VVTLLCOX AND GIBBS' CELEBRATED SEWING- MACHINES. Wholesale agents:— T. H. HALL & CO., 42, QUEEN-.STKKKT, AUCKLAND. BROWN, BARRETT AND CO., high street, Have on Sale, ex 'New Arrivals, In First-rate Condition, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, 38 cases Colman's Mustftrd, various weights in each quality 8 cases Taylor Bro's Homoeopathic Cocoa 5 cases Taylor Bros's Soluble Chocolate 9 cases Assorted Candied Peel 3 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Mixed Spice (Fancy Cartoons) 12 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Assorted Essences , 10 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Potted Moats 5 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Fish and Paste 3 cases Morton's Fish and Paste 7 cases Solaza, Baraca Juice, and Pipe Liquorice 3 cases Nutmegs (finest) 2 bales Cinamon (finest) 6 bales Cloves (finest) 1 bale Mace (finest) . 22 casks bleached and unbleached Jamaica Otinger 14 casks Carraways and Canary Seed 12 casks Lump Tapioca EX BULWARK, 20 cases Keiller's Marmalade 20 cases Keiller's Assorted Confectionery 10 cases Keiller's Jujubes and Pastiles 12 cases Epps' and Maravilla Cocoa EX ROBERT HENDERSON, 29 pkgs White and Black Pepper 7 cases Robinson's Patent Groats and Barley 20 cases Brown and Poison's Cornflour 6 cases French Prunes, 21b-bottles EX GLENHUNTLY, 10 cases West India Arrowroot 10 cases Morton's Assorted Essences 6 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Curry Powder 0 oases Morton's Curry Powder. We are continually in receipt of New Goods in the various Unes^of our business from the best home and neighbouring markets. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO. T>RIZB OVENS. PRIZE OVENS. &REA.T REDUCTION ! Ten per cent, discount for a few weeks only, to give every person the benefit of a good cooked dinner ' ■ for Christmas. " H H. SMITH'S First Prize Improved Portable Ovens having been in use nearly nearly three years are acknowledged by all who have used them to be the Best and Cheapest Ovens in the Colony, and to give entire satisfaction. , .... . , ■ H H.S has received a number of testimonials. H H S. has also made a small Portable Wrought-iron Cottage Range, size No.. 1, 2 ft. wide, £610s. ;No 2,2 ft. 6 in. wide, £8 10s; No 3, 3 ft. wide, with Oven and Boiler, £10 10s ; also, Setting-in Ranges, with Oven and Boiler, 3 ft. wide, £9. Colonial Ovens on hand made to order. N B -Every description of Ovens, Ranges, Stoves, Grates, Stove Pipe, WrougM-iron Fire-places, Portable BoUers, and every descrip ion of Ironwork made to order, ; Note the Address :— HERBERT H. SMITH, 'OVEN & BANGE-MAKER, DURHAM STREET, EAS T, HMB HIGH BTREET, ;



Education. Tfyf I S'S NORMAN, Teacher pi -L*-L Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the lasi five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors froir Princes-street. The North Shore attended. MODERN LANGUAGES. TNSTRUCTION given in Trench or J- German, by a Foreigner.—lnformation may De obtained from F. Macßa.k, Esq. Head Master, Auck land College and Grammar School, or at the office of this paper. Miscellaneous, a v G- a' r s. CARGOES OF ASSORTED SUGARS Daily expected from Mauritius and Batavia. OWEN & GfiAHAM. TjlX GLADIATEUR, NOWLANDIN Q, Edmond's XXX, Dublin Stout, pig brand Blood, AVolfe & Co.'s XXX do ' Blood, Wolfe & Co.'s Pale Ale Guinness's Stout. OWEN & GRAHAM. "DICE, SUGAR, TEAS, NOW LANDING, EX AMATEUR. 004 bags Snowdrop Sugars 208 bags White Sugars SCO bags Fine-dressed Rice, each 561bs 00 half-chests Tea, Aoacia, No 10 50 half-chests Tea, Delta, No 1, For Sale low, by MORTON JONES, NO. 1, QUEEN STREET. TO MERCHANTS, MILL-PROPRIETORS, AND OTHERS. THE undersigned is prepared to supply Meat, in tins, guaranteed to keep in any climate, Tallow, Oil, the very firmest cured and spiced Beef, &c, from the Three Kings Meat Preserving Works. ■- ; . A. DORNWELL. OH CASES ASSORTED *j\J GERMAN TOYS, direct from Vienna, Now Landing ex Queen Bee. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Shortland street BATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ALL HANDS A-HOY! TURN OUT AND WASH YOURSELVES. THE SOLID-ROCK BATH is in Commission. ~, Sept. 28, 1872. M* R S . E O RD. (Late of Queen-street),] MILLI NE R, &c. , UPPER QUEEN-STREET (Late Russell's Boarding House). Wedding and Mouhning Orders Executed. Ladies' own Materials made up. FIRE-PROOF SAFES. FOR SALE, a Consignment oi Price's celebrated Fire-proof Safes, various sizes. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, MONET TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, on Land, oa Houses, on Mining, and other Shares. Motgages effected.—F. W. Stevens, Queen-street. ,• T OO X! LOOK! LOOK! STRA.WBERRIES & CREAM. R. ALLISON Begs to announce that he has opened the WILLOW GROVE JBTRAWBERRY GARDENS, where visitors to the North Shore will find welcome shelter from the sun, and Unequalled Fruit combined with Prime Cream. B^- Only One Hundred Yards from New Wharf, Beach Road. ERENCH POLISH REVIVER oj a truly superior description, combined witl cheapness,-can be obtained at my establishment WELLESLEY STREET EAST. Being a. thovoughlj practical maker I can assure my patrons that nothing equal to it can be obtained in the c»lony or what is imported. Price per bottle, 2s and upwarda--WM, N&HTINGALE.Jun , French Polisher, &o. \gentß MesfwAiokin «n 4 Williams, Chemists, Qwoen stow



Groceries. r ". ..; ' I t 1 ! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS. FRUITS, SPICES, SUGARS, and the CHOICEST TEAS, all of the best quality at the lowest price. For further particulars see To-morrow's issue. . FRENCH & CO., THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the New Market Place, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND TT A R R I S' FINE ART DISTRIBUTION. OIL PAINTINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHO GRAPHS, &c, IN SPLENDID GILT FRAMES 200 Subscribers at 10s. Each. ALL PRIZES. NO BLANKS. •: TO BE DRAWN FOR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1872. PRIZES NOW ON VIEW IN THE SHOW ROOM AT CAVENDISH HOU S'Ej ; QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Durham-street). ' GEORGE W. O W EN, WHOLES AL E GROC ER, ' 11, Queen Street, Auckland, ''. npo Reduce Stocks will sell at the following Prices from this date :— : .. A Large Stock of Teas, from 2s per 1b 100 gunnies Sydney Co.'s No. 1 Sugar, sid 50 kegs Honolulu Sugar, from 4d 90 cases Pickles, each 3 dozen, from 9s 6d 40 casks Finest Currants. 4;] d L 55 cases Fresh Salmon, 13s per dozen 40 ~ Corn Flour, from 5Jd per 1b L 120 ~ White and Blue Starch, 4Jd per 1b 200 reams White, Grey, and Brown Paper, from4jd 90 gross Harper Twelvetrees' Soap Powder, 8s 6d 80 boxes Auckland Soap, from 20s ! 70 cases B. & B.s Plaid Vestas ; very cheap, 20 „ „ 250 I „ „ „ 700 „ Kerosene to arrive per Polar Star 40 Boxes Clothes Pegs . . - . : 2 tons Whiting. . ! 25 „ Finest Salt , . 70 jars Rennets. Also," large . Stocks op all DJsaoKiirioNS op Groceries, &o. (See Handbills.) CHRISTMAS CAKE i FOR ALL CLASSES OP THE COMMUNITY J Being possessed of two important qualities:. RICHNESS AND CHEAPNESS. O WOOD WARD is determined to • give the public an opportunity of purchasing a GOOD CAKE from 9d per lb and upwards. Our large Cake trade the year round, and the im mense demand at Christmas affords sufficient proof of the popularity and genuineness of our productions in.; . this department of our business. N B —C.W. would beg to inform visitors to the Circus that he has fitted up a REFRESHMENT ROOM, for their convenience, with all kinds of temperance drinks, &c. Note the Address: 250, QUE ENS TRE ET, , Directly Opposite the Royal Italian Circus. ! TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HPHE i undersigned are Cash Pub " JLi chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL,; p TALLOW, Etc., Etc., at highest marke;t rates, in any, (auantity. Sii'ii I : . : i Consignors direct will have prompt, and .imm^dw i .; Cash retaittauces returned at satisfactory rates.. I IRELAND BROS., • TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFAOTUBEB I AUOKI4H9.



Drapery. "PEED. I/OVEROCK AND CO Are now Showing Fresh Opened . ...,.,,-.- NEW SUMMER GOODS New Dresses, Prints, and Muslins, New Silk Jackets. Si . NEW D B.A P.EEY Cheap Calicoes and Linens. ■ " Mosquito Nets. An Extensive Assortment o . > , y . ' NEW LACE GrOOJDS, Collars, Ties, and Sets, HOSIERY, STATS, & GLOVES, Sunshades and Umbrellas. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING: Reduced 25 per cent. HATS & CAPS To Half-rpriee. NEW TIES. COLLARS AND SHIRTS. ERED. LOVEROCK & CO city hall, QUEEN S T R E E,T. 230, QUEEN-STREET. NOTICE. To the Inhabitants op Auckland and its Vicinity. MR. J. SMITH BEING about to leave Auckland for Melbourne is-now OFFERING HIS STOCK ... OF DRAPERY and CLOTHING ; AT AN IMMMENSE SACRIFICE, FOlt , ONE MONTH ONLY. The remaining portion not sold within that time will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Note the Address :— J. SMITH, 230, . Q U E E N - S T R E E T. QLOT H I N G I invite attention to my Stock of C L O T *H I N G. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, W. RAT TRAY, 1 N E W ZEALAND HOUSE, C 6, QUEEN STREET. THE LATEST FASHIONS IN GENTS' ATTIRE FOR 1872,73 Can be Seen-, at - TLEV. V ' S, MONSTER CLOTHIN(? HALL,, 210, QUEEN STREET, '" Where the Largest, Most Stylish, and Fashionable i Stock in Gents', Youths', and Boys' Clothing are always in Stock, ready for use, and each I ■ article made on the premises. - :. ' . WHERE CAN YOU GET THE PRESENT FASHION IN SAC COATS ? : At Levy's Monster Clothing Hall. • WHERE CAN YOU GET . THE CORRECT MEL BOURNE-CUT PAGET COAT? At Levy's Monster Clothing Ha.ll. WHERE CAN" YOU tJET THE BEST ENGLISH, TWEED SUITS MADE TO ORDER?: At Levy's Monster Clothing Hall. WHERE CAN YOU GET COLONIAL-MADE SUMMER CLOTHING? : . •■:■■/ At Levy's Monster Clothing Hall. WHERE CAN YOU GET BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, at 12a. 1 Id.? , - , At Levy's Monster Clothing JHall. V <WHERE CAN YOU GET GALATEA SUITS ; ; MADE TO ORDER for 255? . At Levy's Monster Clothing Hall. .: WHERE CAN YOU GET PAGET SUITS OF THE j BEST MATERIAL for 40s ?,i ~ . , v , ''. " . At Levy's Monster Clothing Hall WHERE CAN YOU* GET TULL VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY ? ..; ■ - . ... Ati Levy's Monster Clothing Hall. .. The Finest Assortment in Hosiery, Gloves, Hats, . :'■ , A r " Ties,' Scarves, &c, &c, &c. ' J; L. wishesto impress on the Gentlemen of this City that he, being a professed- Tailor, can guarantee every article, as all. orders are executed under his supervision. A ! CALL SIMPLY SOLICITED, AS ONE | PURCHASE WILL PROVE THE FACT, i \ itS"Note the Address :— THE MONSTER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, 2 10, Q UE E N S T R E E T, J> L E V V, Sole Proprietor. ■S PORTER & CCVT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Importers of Every Description of hardware, table and pocket cutlery electro-plated and nickel-silver GOODS, SPONGE, HIP, AND SHOWER BATHS, FILTERERS, IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, TOILET WARE, JAPAN AND TIN GOODS, BRUSHWARE, DOORMATS, FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS, COOL VASES, ' KITCHEN REQUISITES. LEAMINGTON RANGES, American Pattern Conking Stoves, Fine Cast and Berlin Black Register Grates and Fronts, Copper and Galvaniised-iron Furnace Pans (portable, &c.) GAS CHANDELIERS, 2, 3, and 4-light Pendants, i ■, : Brackets, Hall-Lamps,' Iron and Composition : Gas Pipes and Fittings of all kinds. Locks, Nails, Bolts, Bras 3 foundry and General I Buildirs'lronmongery. . ; Bar, Plate, Sheet and Hoop Iron, Steel Anvils, 1 Bellows, Horse. Nails, Farriers' Knives, Bolts j and Nuts, &c, &c." Morewood's and ' Gospel Oak CORRUGATED : GALVANIZED-IRON and Plain Galvanized ' iron/Sheet Zinc, Lead. Pipe, Iron Tubing (black - ' I and galvanized), Force and Lift, Iron and Brass '... ■ Pumps, and Plumbers' Fittings. .^^etting Twine, Sh6prTwine, Fishing Lines and "' - J \ Hooks = n|b.- India-nibber Belting, Hose and Sheet-rubber s i 7 s Circular, Vertical, Cross-cut, "Pit, and other I Saws. CMpenteft", Engiheers, tviid Smttlia* tdoia of all kinds. Blasting and Sporting Powder, Shot, Caps, Fiw -