The Evening Star.

■No. 619.]

AUCKLAND, N.& : FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1872.

I PEICE ONE PENNY.



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increauing so rapidly as to demand more room and nioro 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 finishod style cannot be equalled in the Colony. 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 debts of othors. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS If OTICB. .',.'■ ■:,-..: S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, . ATO MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. '. ', ', . ■[." '■ : i ;,: .', ■ ■.: i•■■!'! .-i , )''■ 'I"1'; I ..■ ,/• './,,■ ■ ■~•. ~' -si ::[ ':iU !'..< --■'•iii . mi I ■Jn'ii '~. .i ...'.'•:-. '■■;■■■ '■ :■"' .'■' '*•< ■■■■>' '; . - ■■'..■ ■'■;• ■'■;■; ;:iU i'!i , , ■■.. ■' ■ : ,-i<ffi •'! '• -'.■■■■ ii •■:'> i 1



it ix L> x> O O T. H. PTJGATE 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, Oe Evebt Possible Desceiption, ho means to givehia customers and tho public the benefit by setting 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 G-oods, which have ever been found to give complete satis faction. He would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS that ho supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed toe cash. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, GE MONEY RETURNED. j|l! Note the Address : — jj^j H. FUGATE, RED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE ROYAL, Queen steeet, AND AT ■ Owen Street, Geaiiam:stown, 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 public 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 Counfoss of Kintore/ which is opening in firsUclasb condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address—ls4, Queen- street. EOSEBANK NUE.SE BY, Foot op Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBEBKY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 7L|"B CtOLBIR begs to intimate that, hav -iJX ing greatly increased his STRAW BEEKY BEDS, there will bo no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fraifc. Peasant Arbours invdfyfy* garden for the accomD?"' 1 •Yij?q£ visitors. a. i»i^£pDlß, ■EOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SIJORE. JEW YEAE'S GIFTS, BUY M McLACHLAN'S : £218s. *6d. CJ I J X D R E S S E S, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLAOHLAN, 214, QUEEN STEEET. i



PBESENTS!' PEESENTS! PRESENTS! FOR ALL AGES, . At Harris's, Cavendish. House, SHOETLAND STEEET. , ... PRESENTS in polls, Toys, Perfumery, Picture Books, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Obess and Draughts, Backgammon, Bezigore Chameleon Tope, Friction Tops, Humming Tops, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Kitchen Sets, Parlor Sets, Bedroom Seta, Bath room Sets. CIIEISTMAS TE^E OENAMENTS. Toy 'Picture Books, Handsome Bound Present Books, Photographic llbums, Church Service and Prayer Books, Meerschaum, and Briar Boot Pipes, Tobacco and Tobacco Pouches, Choice Cigars. Please note the Address :. : CAVENiDISH HOUSE, SHOETLAND STREET, j .Nearly Opposite the Post Office. ■ in J. L. DAVIEB AND F. JOJS'ES, T>HOTOaRAPHERS AND DRAUGHTS JL MEN, ■ ■ • • ■ Coeneb of Queen and , Vicioeia (East) '■ STBEETS.' Over Coupland's Seed Store. "" T ONSON GARLI CIX , #. .. SItAEEBBOKEB, . ' Shortland street, Auckland,: >■'•■ '' : :Establishod 1866. >\ JAMES BUTCHEE, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, .Goods cleared \j and delivered from Bhips on the shortest . notice a '■' ' Ballast suprLiEp.



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, . S, ; ; ANI) - J. H. YAI L E WILL CONTINUE TO CLE &.B. OUT ■ THE STOCK OF GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, AT THE NATIONAL MAET, AT A.- STILL F U R T H E X E E I) U C T IO ,N ON THEIE FORMER VEEY LOW PItICES, Which have given such General Satisfaction to their Numerous Customers. An Inspection will prove the fact that these Goods are, at least, Fifty Per Cent below the Regular Town Price. THIS SWEEPING E EDUCTION Is made to facilitate, tho Closing of tbo Piieaiises Early m-'January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clotliing,' Boys' Knickerbocker Suits } &c, rocontly opened up at the CLOTH ING DEPARTMENT, 96 & 08,' QUEEN-STREET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is the Chcapcat and most Comprehensive* in town, and has been marked down through the past week specially to meet tho requirements of the present Eestivo Season. s. & j.^Tyailb. Corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets , and 96 and 98, Queen Street. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PER FOEMEE NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To B. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at LOW RATES, il. H.s object being to clear out as soon as possible, , 18 CASES OF NEW GOODS, EX « CHILE," Consisting of, — Ladies'and Gonts'Cainbric Handkerchiefs ""*"' Horrockscs and Crowson's Calicoos Black Lustres and Seal Alpacas White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-4 Greys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Gambroons Mon's and Boys' Whito and Regatta Shirts Black and Drab Moreens Men's White Merino Shirts and Drawers Ladies' Parasols and Umbrellas Mon's Brown Cotton Shirts and Drawors 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 " Tom Thumb" and " Regent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill" Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits j p „ Fancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits 2 o „ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ S ° „ Fancy Leopold Suits H■ § » and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits H . § » Brown Holland „ „ O § „ Fancy Angola „ „ 1-3 fi i „ Tweed and Melton" Danish and" Zouave" Suits ° *j „ Blue Serge " Sailors" and '' Garibaldi" Suits qq . ■ n 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. pq S • < N.B.—ln addition to the above, R. 11. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and Clothing in Auckland, all of which will bo sold at a great sacrifice R. EUKBB S, UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS.



SMITH &HI(aGINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM-STREET (Opposite S. & J. R. Vailo'a). WE hayo just now to hand a largo and varied assortment of TWEEDS, which wo shall be glad to make up for the gentlemen of Auckland, at the following low prices : — £ s. Trousers, ONE GUINEA ... ... 1 1 Single-braasUVest ... r . ' ... ... 010 Double-breast Vest ... ... ... 0 12 Sac Coat ... ... ... ... 110 Harford Coat ... 1 12 Galatea Coat 1 15 PagotCoat 2 0 SMITH &• HIGGINS, TAILORS, Wxndham-stbbet, opposite S. and J. R. , ■ Vailo's. 1 FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Steeet. YIiHE undersigned has always on hand :—• ■JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &0., at tho lowest rnarkot prices. A fine lot of Oranges and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Romovod at loweßt ratoa. N.B.—All goods purchased at tho above Store delivered free of charge i Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM. FOE SALE. : TtlE BUSINESS of an HOTEL in a good' i neighbourhood, doing a fair trade. Rent, £2 periweek j ; £75 cash required. . . . Apply to ....:; . . .. ,; ' j ',;■;, ~: . A..W. FLEMING, ..: ... ~; '!^'.,, ;;r ■ '~,;. OBfouse and Land Agent. 1, Shortla;id street,



SING-ER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. nnHE Undersigned having been appointed JL Solo Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, bogs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers,. Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, whioh are so well known in the Colonios, needs no com ment ; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton throad can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. 2EIOES. Family Machines c-omplote, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. If. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland* sfcreot, Auckland. N.B.—Repairs exocuted promptly. Needles springs^ oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on' hand. THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOE HAND OE FOOT. finHE attention of Families wanting a good JL and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura-1 ibility, and beauty, they are second to none. Stitch alike on both sides; can be operated by a child, and. are, particularly adapted for all family sewing and dressmaking; will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for workmg, 8 pounds. EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, ShorMand-etreet, Auckland; ■ i N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi : ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand. . $



CHRISTMAS .PRESENTS • AND NEW (YEAR'S GIFTS, AT MONTAGUE'S JPANOT BAZA AII, QUEEN S,TREET. ryiHE LARGEST STOCK 01' 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 tho public during the Holidays, at UNPEEGEDENTEDLY LOW PEICES> To provont disappointment, an early call is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latcat Fronch and Gorman Novelties, which are of a class superior to any yet imported into tho colonial market. Wo havo now opon, 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. llooEiis' and Harbison Brothers' Superior Table and Pocket Cut lery Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigar Cases, Tobacco Jars Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical , Instruments , The New Polorama and G-raphoscope, 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 Tho Latest Novelties in Jet, Vulcanite, Inlaid Shell, Agate, and Alumi num Jewellery An immense assortment to select from. 600 Workboxes, filled completo, from 5s each '■>..;. 250 Writing Desks, from 4s each 720 Photographic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s Gd each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Purses, from 6d to 10s oach 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and China Vases, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2s to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian Glass Cut LUSTRES, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles* from 2s pair 500 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 1 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each 750 Concertinas of the latest designs, fron. 7s 6d to 100a each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather Dolls, from 65 to 603 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 i and ornamental presents j the entire comprising an assortment which is universally acknowledged unequalled in tho Southern Hemisphere The Proprietor of MONTAGUE'S .FANCY BAZAAR takes this oportuuity of thanking tho public of the Province of Auckland for the vqry liberal support that has been awarded him during the past six years, and bugs to intimate that owing to that extensive patron age ho lias been induced to purchase largely of 'every description,of Fancy Goods, in order to nipet the wants of all classosi jThe trade supplied at a inoderato advance on home cost. Goods delivered dailj in any part of tho town and suburbs. •



CHEISTMAS PRESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HEKRICH KOHK JEWELLER, ETC., Q U E ENS T E E E T, BEGS to draw the attention of the public to: a quantity of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (received ex mail) , specially solected for this season of the year. -». .. These Q-oods will be found' unsurpassed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of evoryone desirous of making pros sonfcs, H.K. has determined to . dispose of these )goods at tho smallest possible margin for profit. : : i. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HENRICH KOKN, Q-UE E N STEEET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS", RAISINS, GENERAL GROCERIE S, 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-Steeet, Auckland. ■•'••* TEAS FOR THE MILLION.^ FRENCH & CO. Invite special attention to their celebrated' TEA S !!! 1 No I—Congou Tea,....,...' 2s Od per 1b ■ ;No 2—Fine Tea ............ 2s 6d per IB ! ' No' 3—Eich Pekoe, Full flavoured Tea ..... 3s Od per lb ■-.«■ | No 4 —Finest Quality 3s 6d per lb rriHESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest ;_L importation of the season, selected. with J great care. 2d per lb discount on 6 lbs of No 2 Tea, and 3d per lb on 6 Ib 3of Nos 3 and &, Teas. - ; . ■ ■■ a FINEST CURRANTS AND RAISINS, ■ AT 6d. PER LB. ; All General Groceries sold at the 10WEST PEICE. ; : . < Orders promptly executed. Goodt ds li\ ft .:■'. ,$3P° Bemember the Address :— FRENCH & C 0.,; FAMILY GrEOCERS, The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Street, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Aueklajau.) ESTABLISHED, IB6o* AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA\ . COMPANY. LIST OE PRICES. Eine souchong ... •• ,;K ::?■? od . Kaisow Congou -i..-- ... • Bel l t Good Strong Family do ... '..T ■ ''Ss Od CHRISTMi o • ivi • Is ' { Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 to Is- perlb Good Elemo Raisins, 'i fco R^dpo; lb Fine Patras Curra'.^h 3d to (-.a pel tb % ' ' - J All kinds of Grocar- rnnaliy ehoap, E. 0. IS l»U h OLi fc*, - 215, Qoef :.n, : (Imniediately. oppoi ■;• the-City Hall.) DEVOJNPOJiT, .JS'OitT.H SIE(>ilE. '~; c :P\;Ti:; QrA 0 ±[ MR, HENRY ?\ irr' r .. tfid ; (Trained .aiid : C riifcs w M "■) tliePpy;onport District jbooij ; r>io*s}q®s ' for a^ew Boarderg.; iTlie'course adopted . ens tires .to .all, pupils ..- '' '.crwAl lEpuoatiori. 'Termsonr; . ' ' |Tha Menibarf^>f $& • :'; O^ss :•: sure infovmed'that {ae^n»|6i.> • iv xoro?a?z o\ January 9tbj 1872, ■(•