The Evening Star.

,-■ Vol. lII.—No. 618.]

AUCKLAND^ N.Z. : THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1872

I PRICE ONE PENNY.



i' . I \ . \ i NO MISFIT!!! r- ' i SAMUEL COOMBS T)EGS to inform the gentlemen ' Auck land that, finding his' i i ■•' . i ] TAILOEING DEPAETMET : 1 Increasing so rapidly as to demand aore room and more minute attention thau hi .rto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, _ And having further engaged reliable an< Fashionable Cutters, and added to his stall of wprkmen7Tnrw-tro~-. _,. —-_t___ Lxr v. . j TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for. fit and finished 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 others. * 'is. (. ■\d ' N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN *'[ 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, d AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. *\ ': • . ?Hp I ' i ' ' V&. AAMdd y.AA yy ' a i\- A 'yy- ' }' "■ hl' '---". '■' : *'' ■' Ay, \v. .' ' \ y V), ci ■ yy> -■ : :.'--: >' •■ - f ■■



RED BOOT. H. FUGATE 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 OE BOOTS AND SHOES, 0_? Eveet Possible Desceiption, he means to give his customers and the public the benefit by selling at the lowest pos sible LIVING PKOEIT. 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 eoe cash. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, OR MONEY RETURNED. |Pj Note the Address :— fa j H. EUGATE, fvli-D doui, xj-Liu.-r J _/j.__XJ_._ux u-tr-rc^ SITE THEATRE ROYAL, Queen street, AND Ai j Owen Steeet, GjAnAirsTowisr, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAIEHOUSES. i . ' .1 i j W. S. JtfS.ES, SADDLER & ' AFESS MAKER, BEGS to intimate to pc country settlers, and the public perally, that be has COMMENCED BUSLESS as Saddler and Harness Maker in those'remises lately occu pied by Mr. Kennedy,- tidier, Queen-street, opposite the old Mai't»phce, where he hopes, by prompt attenta to business, and reasonable charges, to me, a share of public support. W.S.J, feels thhe is in a position to supply the wants nfeth public, having a constant and regular sjfiip^nb of Goods from the best houses in Englai, and would call particular attention to hifirsfc consignment, per Countess of Kintore,' 'bHi is opening in firsticlass condition, a a/lity of Goods rarely imported. '] Note the address—lsQueen- street. _R OSEB AN X BU RSE RY, Foot of ElaqS*_?_? Hill. (Near the Presbytia- Church). STEAWBEBE, GARDENS NOW OPEN TQTIE PUELIC. \ *' "|\/TR GOLDIE begs) intimate ihat, hav \J'y JjJ. ing greatly incased his -.TRAW - -['BERRY BEDS, thereivill be no dsappoint •t '-f''ments, as occurred lastteason, in tie supply "j) of fruit. Pleasai.t Arbours in the garderi for the accommodatio of visitors v A. GOSDIE, ROSE BAN IT NURSIRY, NORTI SHORE. W%t -i EOR NEW" TEAR'S G^TS, Vcy y :: JUY ' [. M. Mc-IACHLiN'S i ' i .' £2LBS. 68. J : _ Q l L X ! D R 3 Si S E S, IN ~ XL L jgHADEB. THE ofeEU^ IN rjjk^r£ J. .M. M(LACHLAnJ 214 qxeeN STREET. - 1



PRESETS! PRESENTS! \ PRESENTS! . WOR ALL AGES, At B4s's, .Cavendish House, PORTLAND STREET. T>RESEg j n Polls, Toys, Perfumery, -L Pict'Books, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Ch an d Draughts; Backgammon, Bezigere ! me leon Tops, Friction Tops, Humming p s, Tea Sets, Dinnor Sets, Kitchen Sef arlor Set 9} Bedroom Sots, Bath room Sets. , CHEIS^g tbtoe ORNAMENTS. _Toy Picti Books, Handsome Bound Present Bool^tograpijio ilbqtns, Church Service and fer Books, Meerschaum and Briar Root ; eß> Tobacco and Tobacco Pouches, Choyig ars> '. ;,. Pleapte the Address : GAYEJiSH HOUSE,: SH4i__-.D STREET, i Nearly d ßite the p ost office^ J. L.DAVj AND F. JONES, ~pHOTOGRA^ RS AND DRAUGHTS. *- -;JMEN; ,: ' Corner of Qu> and v lCTO iiia (East) A u'. A~ Wrs.' ■■■>■ _ ■ Qver Gold's g eed stoye. T to iFsV aabiiTk, " • "-pROXER, ShortlanWt, Auckland. ': ; * EsHedlß66. •* "i." JAMEb TC H EEj Qi^WE^WM cleared 'W * and delivered B hi pß on the Shortest ' notice.' ■ ' 'V ■;. -. 7? m BALLA^p pI/IB p t



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, & AN J) J. R. V A I L E WILL CONTINUE TO r CLE AE OUT THE STOCK GENERAL AND °*E AN-0 V DRAPERY, AT THE NATIONAL MART, AT A. 3 T I L L FUR T H E R R EDUCTION ON THEIR FORMER VERY LOW PRICES, Whicli have given siicli 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 REDUC TI 6 N Is made to facilitate tlie Closing of tho Pjje-Uises Early in January. The Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits &c, recently opened up at the CLOTHING D E P A R T M E N T, 9 6 & 08, QU E E N-S TEE ET, Directly Opposite the National Mart, is tho Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and has been marked down through the past week specially to meet tho requirements of the present Festive Season. • s. &■ j.~: rTv[aile. Corner of Queen and Wyiidliam Streets, a|id 96 and 98, Queen Street. • ! ' ■'¥..,,.- . . ... , ... RELINQUISHING Tp BUSINESS !! ! (AS PEE FORMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," -o R. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at LOW RATES, R. ll.'s object being to clear out as soon as possible, 18 CASES OF NEW GOODSk. EX « CHILE;' ... ..,..« ....... _^....... __......,.;„...... ..■Consisting' ■*£ *£. .^s^4-^. ■_•■_■ jjames'and ■cfenuo-o^_v.i-. xc-Jxl^-uivr. Horrockses and Crewson's Calicoes Black Lustres and Eeal Alpacas White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-1 Greys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Gambroons , jy leu > 3 and Bo . mite and i ieffatta 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 Mcn * s Out-sizes Shirts and Drawers Lawn, Lmen, Diaper. Damasks k immense variety of Hosiery, all kinds Women's and Children's. A large cheap line of Women's White Cotton Hose. j f Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Eegent " Tics? ■"■'".[ Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits Irh § " Pancy Tweed" Zouave" aud" Danish" Knickerbocker Suits '.'". \ \Z o " Plue Twilled „ „ .. hh » Eancy Leopold Suits H? •§ » and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits iEH o „ Brown Holland ' ■ „ * go J „ Eancy Angola „ '_ .! q*•'■ g |;■'•■■■„ „ Tweed and Melton" Danish and "Zouave" Suits \ * «j „ Blue Serge ""Sailors" and '' Garibaldi" Suits £ .. and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets £J . g ~ ,','," | ~ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms : g . A case or two of. Gent.'s Now Clothing in Black and Colored Eancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples: N.B.— In addition to the above, R. 11. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and | , {_l Clothing in Auckland, all of which will bo sold at a great sacrifice. I it. holbb s, \ UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEEIELD STREETS. \



j SMITH & BIGGINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM-STREET I (Opposite S. &J. R. Vaile's). ' j \?V7"'^ avo •iusfc now t0 *iand a largo ana 1 V ■ varied assortment of TWEEDS, which we shall be glad to make up for the gentlemen of Auckland, at-the following low prices: — Trousers, ONE GUINEA ... ... l i Single-breast Vost 0 10 Double-breast Vest ... ... ... 012 Sac Coat ... : ... 1 10 Harford Coat ... ... ; ... ... 1 12 Galatea Coat ... ... ... ... 1 15 Paget Coat ... ... ... ... 2 0 SMITH & HIGQINS, TAILORS, Wyndham-street, opposite S. and J. R. . Vailo's. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, rVi , Higii , Stßjßet. ; ; ; ;' , . pHE undersigned has always on hand :"-. -1- First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at tho lowest market pricos. __ flue lot of Oranges and Ap_?les on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered freo of'charge. Terms: Cash. -i H. CANHAM. : FOR SALE. THE BUSINESS of an HOTEL in a good neighbourhood, doing a fair trade. Rent, £2 per.weekj £75.cash required. . Apply to ;'•;:' '~. A. W- FLEMING, House and Land A gent. 1, Shortland street.



SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent in Auckland provinoe for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits tlieir favours. Tho excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in tho Colonies, needs no com ment ; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread oan be 'used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. PRICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Snortland. streot, luckland. N.B.—Repairs exeouted promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always oh hand. . . ! THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. THE attention of Families wanting a gooci and cheap Shuttle Machine 'is called ip inspect tlie. shipment just arrived, and ou galp at the Undei'digticd. For simplicity, dura 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 dressdnaking j -will jj em <: gather, braid, tuck, and bind. . ' Price, with extras complete, ready fo.^ working, 8 pounds; EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street / Auckland. *** . . ■ , '. N.8.-All iinda of Sewing Machines effi ciently rented. .Needles, shuttles, bobbins! 1 springs and oil on hand, ** . __2i i____________



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW GIFTS, AT MONTAGUE'S EANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN STREET. /T. H E LARGEST STOCK OF FANCY GOODS In the Australian Colonies to select from all recently imported from England and the Continent, And which the Proprietor intends to offer t( the public during the Holidays, at UNPRECEDENTEDEY LOW PRICES. . To prevent disappointment, an early call ii solicited by those desirous of inspecting ou; latest Fronoh and German Novelties, whicl are of a class superior to any yet imported into the colonial market. Wo 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 Cutset and Pickle Frames Spoons, Forks, Centres, &c. Rogers' and Harrison Brothers Superior Table and Pocket Cut Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Oia.ii. C—orjo, Todaooo Jxns '.... ;_•_ _. Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musicai Instruments The New Polorama and Graphoscope Pronounced by the English Press ai the greatest optical delusion of th< age Gold Brooches, Earrings, Lockets Necklets, Studs, Links, &c. All made in the Colonies, at greatlj reduced prices The Latest Novelties in Jet, Vulcanite Inlaid Shell, Agate, and Alumi num Jewellery An immense assortment to selec: from. 600 Workboxes, filled complete, from Si each " 250 Writing Desks, from 4s each . j 720 Photographic Albums, from Is eaoh 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, fron 2s 6d each Y.Af\ 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Purses, from 6c to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and Chini Vases, many of them exquisite!; 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 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each Jj.V 750 Concertinas of the latest designs^'fron: 7s 6d to 100s each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leathei Dolls, from 6d to 60s each .'.'. d .",*;" j Rocking Horses, Wheelbarrows, Horses Carts, Drums, Tambourines, Bats, Too] Chests, Paint Boxes, and every de scription of Toys manufactured A very large assortment of Fancy Goods conistiug of an endless variety of useful and ornamental presents j the entire comprising an assortment which .is universally acknowledged unequalled.in the Southern Hemisphere. fti ■;■ >'i•• l ! ; , ,_ /( __ _ . ~,' alo 0 h 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 beW .awarded him.during the past six years", ;and begs' to intimate that owing to that extensive -patrod age ho has been induced to purchase large, y of every;description of Fancy Goods, in orderS| meet the wants of all classes. " : ,f J The trade supplied at a moderate advance oni home cost. *•-,•■> . ■: * Goods delivered dailj ffi any part of^e, town and suburbs, *' '' '; * " '';;'f' •



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! ..',• SPECIAL NOTICE.. HENKICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUEEN STREET, T>EGS to draw tho 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 unsurpassed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making pros sents, H.K. has determined to dispose of these [goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HEKRICH KOim, QUE EN S T REET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS, RAISINS, GENERAL GROCERIES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PRICES that *= -j^e-will give satisfaction, should call. - AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Qtjeen-Stbeet, Auckland. TEAS EOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & 00. : Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! : yi No I—Congou Tea.. 2s Od per lb No 2-^Fine Tea 2s 6d per lb No 3—Rich Pekoe,- Full- - r flavoured Tea 3s Od per lb No 4—Finest Quality 3s 6d per lb THESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest, importation of the season, selected with great care. 2d per lb discount on 6 lbs of-Jfo 2 Tea, aud 3d per lb on:6 lbs of Nos 3 arid 4 Teas. . .... FINEST CURRANTS AND RAISINS, : . AT 6d. PER LB. All General. Groceries sold at the lowest , TEICE. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered ReMEMBEE THE A_DDBESS:—T<i FRENCH & 00., FAMILY GROCERS, > | The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Street, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. -■" ■ . * SO 4! "- AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA COMPANY. \ O % LIST OE PRICES.. * ,'S TjIINE SOUCHONG ... |'...' Ui A{ 'JU:'*:■ a Kaisovr Congou ... . .... ... <*•"" Good Strong Family do ... ... _4i ud '° : CHRISTMAS~FRUITR >'■ <■ Figs Is 4d per box . .Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb Good Eleme Raisins, jSd to 6Jd per lb Fine Patras Currants^ 6d to 6£c .. ■■_ A ..y <_' ■■' ■■ v f; .-r-..'i • . . All kinds of Groceries equallyV-r-.-.-i. E. .0. | ICBTOLI9 lo li-Mvta -.. s ls,-Queen ■ sifiEET, , (Immediately opposite' the City' H._:ii.i DEVONPORT> NORTH. A. Yyi:A. ft )' r-y.:>. '-. t: :• - '■'■ ■ »'■s&& ■■ l •:»- DUC :A T 'llfl . 'Wfdß. HE_r E V WORTH!: ii atXt; (Trained* arid Certifiqate^M; -r,! : A) the Devonporfc District |Schc«jl, A&9 vrK'.* --nck-y for a fe,w Boarde_.k^ ; . • ; The, course adopted bj^Mr jjCtt'" ' o'nsures to all pupil./a efour" £ 'J-iddtiatiok. : Terras oief^pjtiioaj • The MemberWof ■■•' informed that theinwt Eflf^JW ,->4& { ;