The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 630."]

AUCKLAND* N.Z. : THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1872.

[PEIOE ONE PENNY.



EE D BOOT. H. FTJGATE OEGS to inform his numerous customers and tho public generally, that, owing to large and increased Stock to hand per Hero, and Chile, and Taranaki, amounting in all to £3,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Of Every Possible Description, he means to give his customers and the public the benefit by belling at the lowest pos sible LIVING PROFIT. 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 evor 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, GE MONEY EETUENED. jP[ Note the Address : — SPj H. EUGATE, RED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATRE JROYAL, Queen street, AND AT Oweist Steeet, GitAiiAMsTowisr, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAKE HOUSES. 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 i3in a position to supply the wants of the pubhc, 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,1 which is opening in firsUclass condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Notd the address —154, Queen^ street. EOSEBANK NUESEEY, Foot op Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE beg 9to 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.&OLDIE, ±10 SE BANK NUESEEY, NORTH SHORE. FOB-NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY L M. McLACHLAN'S %' -£2 18s. 6d. Q I L X DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET. f



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBBS "DEGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILOEINGr DEPAETMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minuto attention than hitherto, ho has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PEEMISES in HIGH-STEEET, And having farther engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot bo 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 compell d at his Establishmentto pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. :,. . . ■ , -■■■■; r• -J I



CjMITH AND lIIGGINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM STREET. ME. T. TEAFFOED, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKETIEIiD SIBBIT. Artificial Teeth, from one to a full sot. PAINLESS TEETH EXTRACTION. JT ONS O N GA R LICK, a SHABEBBOKER, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. JAMES BUTCHEE, /"BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notioe. Ballast supplied. FAINT! PAINT!! FOR SALE, 5 cwt. Black- Paint at 3d: - perlb. A. DRUMMOND, Market Place. COALS! COALS!! WANTED . Purchasers for Newcastle, Coals, delivered in any, part, of the. town, at lowest rates. —Apply to W. KlftßY, Coal Yard, Junction pf Ch'ey and Queen streets.



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. AND J. E. V A I L E WILL CONTINUE TO CLEA.B OUT THE STOCK OP GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, AT THE NATIONAL MABT, AT A. STILL FUR THEE REDUCTION ON THEIR FORMER 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, Fiftf Per Cent below the Regular Town Price. THIS SWEEPING- ."REDUCTION Is made to facilitate tho Closing of the Phehises Early m January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits^ &c, recently opened up at the CLOTHI N G DEPAB.TMEN T, 9 0 & 98, QU E E N-S TBE 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 tho present Festive Season. S. & J."~IITY AIL E. Corner of Queen and Wyndliam Streets, and 96 and 1)8, Queen Street. __—, a_ — ————— ■ RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PEE FOIIMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To E. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at LOW RATES, li. H.s object being to clear out as soon as possible, 18 CASES OF NEW GOODS, EX " CHILE," Consisting of, — Ladies' and G-ents' Cambric Handkerchiefs Ilorrockses and Crewson's Calicoes Black Lustres and Eeal Alpacas White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-1 Greys, Selisias, Forfai" Mixed Gambroons Men's and Boys' YVlufco and Ilegatta Shirts Black and Drab Moreens Men's White 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 "VT omen's White Cotton Hose. f Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Eegent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits j « „ Fancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits S § „ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ S ° „ Fancy Leopold Suits fll „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits £■■4 o „ Brown Holland „ „ O o „ Fancy Angola „ „ {^ p ] „ „ Tweed and Melton " Danish and " Zouave" Suits i^ M Blue Serge " Sailors" and '-. Garibaldi" Suits OQ fe Jf and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets £h w n „ „ 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 g ■** N.B. —In addition to the above, E. 11. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and Clothing in Auckland, all of which will be sold at a great sacrifice. E . fFCHB BS, IJPPEE QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STEEETS.



| MEDICAL. NOTICE OP EEMOVAL. ME. A. M. WILLIAMS ! T)EGS to inform his Friends and Patrons, •J3 that he has Rem®veb his Dispensary I from Hobson street (where l:o has beon for the last six roars) to 215, Queen street, opposite the City BCall. December 22. PORTLAND CEMENT. Now Landing, ex 'Hero,' i)AA BARRELS CEMENT. STONE, BROS., January 15, 1872. Queen-Street. SUMMEE FASHIONS THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods • • Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes ■ Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choioe lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimw mings. 37, WYNDHAM STEEET, Corner of Albert-street: FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Steeet. nnHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oranges and Aprils on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B. —All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms; Cash. - ' H. CANHAM.



SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. f |IHE Undersigned having been appointed A. Sole Agent in Auckland province for tho sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully Solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment ; each Machine will horn, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk t twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock stitch. ritic.ES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. PEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland* street, Auckland. N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OS FOOT. nnHE attention of Families wanting a good JL and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect tho shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura-1 bility, 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 j will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. ; Price, with extras complete, ready for working, 8 pounds. EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-streot, Auckland. 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 FANCY BAZAAU, QUEEN S.TREET. fTIHE LARGEST STOCK OF FANCY GOODS In the Australian Colonies to select from, all recently imported from England and the Continent, A.nd which the Proprietor intends to offer to the public during the Holidays, at TJNPEECEDENTEDLY LOW PEICES- To prevent disappointment, an early call is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latest French and German Novelties, which are of a clas3 superior to any yet imported into the colonial market. We have now open, and ready for sale : — Tea and Coffee Sets, Tea Pots butter coolees, sugae basins Cake and Caed Baskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Cruet and Pickle Frames Spoons, Foeks, Centres, &c. Rogers' and Harrison- Beothees' Supeeioe Table and Pocket Cut leey Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigae Cases, Tobacco Jaes Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical Instruments The New Poloeama and G-eaphoscope, Pronounced by the English Pres3 as the greatest optical delusion of the age Gold Brooches, 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 Jewellery An immense assortment to select from. 600 Workboxes, filled complete, from 5s each 250 Writing- Desks, from 4s each 720 Photographic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s 6d each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Purses, from 6d to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and China Vase 3, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2s to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian G-lass Cut Lustels, from 12a 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles, from 2s pair 500 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each 750 Concertinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 1003 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 j 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 vory 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 been induced to purchase largely of every description of Fancy Goods, in order to mcet 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,



CHRISTMAS PKESENTS! SPECIAL NOTICE. HENEICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUEEN STREET, "DEGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (received ex mail), specially selected for this season of the year. These Goods will be found unsui'passed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the tirne3, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making prea sents, H.K. has determined to dispose of these Jgoods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HEKBICH KOim, QUEEN S T EEET, THIS NEW YEAH ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS, RAISINS, GENERAL GROCERIES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PRICES that i will give satisfaction, should call AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, i 252, Qiteen-Steeet, 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—Rich Pekoe, Full flavoured Tea 3s Od per lb No 4—Finest Quality ...... 3s 6d per lb nnHESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest JL 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 PRICE. Orders promptly executed. Gooda delivered &P" Remember the Addbess:— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS, The People's Tea "Warehouse, 252, Queen-StbeeTj (Corner of Wakefiold-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA COMPANY. LIST OF PRICES. FINE SOUCHONG- 3s Od Kaißow Congou ... ... 2s 6d , Good Strong Family do .., ... 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4d per box j Muscatels,, 10 to Is per lb Good Eleme Raisins, 6d to 6}A per lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to 6£dper lb 1 All kinds of Grocsries equally cheap. E. O. N ICHOLIS, 215, Q-UJEEISr STBEET, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) NORTH SHOE E, :F L A a.S TA F E HOT EL, CLOSE TQ HOLMES' WHARF. [jiHE FERRY STEAMERS' call at the A ',' X wharf every hali-hour during the day up""" to 11 p.m. . i LilU The Proprietor of the above Hotel has much pleasure in informing his friends and I the,public, that having completed the altera-" tibns,, and fitted the Hotel with eTery comfort i and convenience, he is prepared to entertain * visitors blithe most reasouabe terms. . ' Ales, wines and spirits oi the choicest * brands..1 . .« :x!: , The Billiard Room is fitted with one of Aloock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY, . 13th January, 1872,