The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 855 |

Auckland, N.Z. : NOVEMBim 30 3 1872:

rPRicE : One Pennf.



Shipping. ri A USTRALASIAN MwßHe» xi?^s, AM NAVIGATION tE^pip^.. C 0 s First-Class Steamers. .__„„ SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, . -..,..... t , Transhipping to BRISBANE, ROCKHAMPTON PORT DENISON, CLEVELAND BAY, and othet Australian Ports by the A.S.N. Co.' Steamers. The splendid steamship Wonga Wbiigaj '■■.■. J. W. Brown, Commander, will leave for the'above ports on or about FRIDAY, (Ith Deceinbcr. For particulars of freight or passage apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent. - t^XCURSION^TEJp -I^K^. AkJ TO SOUTHERN PORTS. RETURN TICKETS~Xt SlNGLE 'SJs&fesSfcaaS* , FARES '>.^ t , /% U.S, N.Z., AND A.M.S.S. LINE. ' ■' % S*±> 9,'endid New Mail Steamship rrf.u ._., Dakota, 2,400 tons. J. Inoersoll, Commander, ovill be des patched from Auckland on or about Ist December for Napier Wellington, Lyttelton, and Pott Chalmers' Return Tickets at Single Fares will he issued' available for the Dakota, leaving Port Chalmers on ISth December, or for. the Nebraska, leaving on 15th January, 1873. n , ° Tickets will be issued at our office only HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. /"OVERLAND IFOUTE tO ENGLAND, . V;4.1'.--.l>^ CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND SHIP COMP^4 NI) AUSTIi^IA MAIL STEAM FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship Dakota, 2,143 Tons Register, J. Inoeeisoi.l. Commander is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURSDAY, the 20th December,at For freight, passage, and all particulars, annlv *o HENDERSON & MACFARXANE. J&sL T? OR LoFFolf K#^Sv DIRECT. to sail iN December. The Magnificent Al Frigate-built Ship Queen Bee 72C 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 passoge apply to " . . L. D, NATHAN & CO., Agents. TKi "17 O R DO ND O N ]3|v^\ . X? DIRECT. City of Auckland, Wm. AsnßY, Commander, will leave for London on. the morning of SATURDAY, the 7th December. One Saloon berth unengaged. CRUICKSHANK & CO., . - Agents. Auckland, November 23,18.72.. '4 iii5' TTOE RUSSELL A^^fe- -^ AND THE NORTHj i^^^^^P^- The fine p.s. .:-.'. ■£^%m®» Comerang Will leave as follows: AUCKLAND EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 p.m. for RUSSELL - ~-[..,, ~., RusseU, every Saturday, for AVangaroa and Mongonui Mongonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell RusseU, evexy Tuesday, at noon, for Auckland For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland/ July 8, 1872 1 *k^ CJTEAM TO MA.HU -oJ#9l^T^. O RANGI AND THI! HOT; VTOMJ^J^^. SPRINGS. The p.s. ■'- 'y ■' Lady Bowen,:; Captain Adams, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at-11 o'clock a.m.; leaves Mahuranga every Monday,, at 10 o'clock a.m.; calling at the Hot Springs each day. Carrying passengers and cargo. June2l.lS72. J. CASEY. - -V*. A . U-.C X L A N-D «a^»^|^^ xjL steam packet company Golden Crown. ' r : . J nlace 'cl to Thames-ll a. m. daily ; except Satur" day, aii'iO a.m; •- Thames to Auckland—4.so p.m. daily ; except Saturday, at 3.30 p.m. • Carrying freight at current rates. . . ..- .. ;,,, Royal Alfred. . '" Leaves Auckland, for Coromandel: Monday, December 2, at 12.30 p.m. .. Wednesday, December 4, at 2 p.m. Friday, December G, at 3 p.m. Leaves Coromandel for Auckland : - : , Monday, December 2, at 5.30 p.m. ' • Thursday, December 5, at 11 a.m. ~ .... ..... Saturday, December 7, at 1 p.m. • HOT SPRINGS. ■'■' -■--' Monday, December 2, leaves Hot Springs at 8 a.m. Fares : 10s, Return Tickets. ,T3T Freight (Ss. per ton) received at the. Com pany's Store on the Wharf, kept untU shipped free of charge. ' '; Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging livestock. J^j £^ Manager. " '*.'*■' "p 1 OR THE iHAMES. .W&s&fil^' Carrying Passengers and Cargo). ?^^^§i.^S> Time Table of P.S. Enterprise No 2, Capt. SEON.from Auckland — •,. ••• •' -•'■ ■ ■ Monday; December 2,' at 10 o'clock night - Wednesday, December 4, at 10o'filock;night ...y'Ai, Friday, December 6, at ILo'clock night ~ ::; "> aaiMES- MORTON, >'- . :■-.. i Fort street, i - *=k^ Q TEAM TO MEL- X? BOURNE, SYDNEY, AND: U^ QUEENSLAND. The Steamship Keei-a, ■ H. Andrews, Commander, .^viii, positively sail for Sydney, transhipping passengers to other ports, on MONDAY AFTERNOON, the 2nd December. For freight or passage apply to , : . W-' kkr*~frJ. S. MACFARLANE &' CO.,' n3v^ T^OR WHTIAN&A ttsawrtr^v. X? MERCURY BAY, AND Vgy&lXp-TAUBANGA. '■'}'' The S.S.- ... .■ | -. If'fj ;|. ,; (I .-:... ! ' : .' " Southern Cross, Captain D. Sem,ars, will sail as above on MOND AY next, 2nd December, at 4 p.m. .;. . ,-• . ' For freight or passage apply to , J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. Tj, -pOE LEVUEIA, EIJI. "W^ntp^ The fast-sailing Schooner ;a« •■ • M?j-£&L Merlin, : ; -': 1 tons register, John Urquhart, Master; will sail as 4boveon Tuesday, the 3rd of. December, 1872 ./ j For freight or passage apply to :,.,.. ■ ■ ' M. NICCOL, ' '■■-'■'■ ■-■■- ' • -»■'• -Agent.l -. -ii "-OOR r EAST COAST jNfigk -1^ "AND POVERTY BAY/ ■flmfM){&' The Schooner ........ ; -.- ;, : :; "™ '...,,. .Colonist,:. James Lewis, Master, will sail THIS DAY (Saturn day), at four o'clock. . t ■ > i| - : For freight or passage apply to the Master, on board ; or tQ JT. NICCOL, Agent



Business Cards. J. Carson, HOUSE AND LAND AOENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ETC., Hicui Street. James Butcher, QARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notide. Ballast Supplied. LAMB'S BISCUIT, . £22 PER TON. MR. J. S. MA GEAR LANE, Agent. Fisher and Co., ,■•.'■■ Wholesale Shipping and Family '•'."■'■ BU T C H E E S , Quee.n street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dreSs.ed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities; -~,j, N.B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to aU parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. BI CHA R D OAELI CX, LICENSED SHAREBROKEft, No. .9, Insurance Buildings.- W PHIL LI PPS & 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, Brttshes, and Paperhangings, British find Continental Plate, Sheet, Crown and Ornamental Glass; Clock and Compass Glasses. Glase cut to any size and carefully packed, Window Lead, Glazed Sashes, Doors, eto. GEORGE AKERS (Late Geddeh & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND 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 HARWOOD'S, Taiiob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the. Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed , Pianos! 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-V paired, Bought; Sold, and .taken in Exchange. ■ ~:, ~.], i Established 1850. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. : THE Undersigned has Removed his I office to No. 7, Insurance Buildings. J. TONSON GARLICK. November. 21, 1872. ' - k.- . ■ Asphalt Pavement. i FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ,:.].;!" ■:- FLAGGING:' ■■■ &M ';'-■ THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office wiU receive prompt attention. •■■■■- JOHN MORRISON :'' ; BONES! b6nES !! BONES! BOUQ-HT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freotnan'a Bay Bono Mills. Portland Cement. QAA CASKS PORTLAND <£)\J\J CEMENT; best brands- FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, FIRE CLAY, • PLASTER OB" PARIS, in large or smaU ... quantities! ...._.. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &a, Victoria street east. , ■ .. ■- } .;,; ,-.•=• ;••' i"VT E W P APERH AN aiNG-S. : f'i-'". '■ : ':::V : : ■'■#'..",';; ' .-, EX ROBERT HENDERSON & GLENHUNTLY, *. :. 10 .cases Paperhangings. ;, . :• ■. _'.-.y--. White' Leact (in wood and iron), Taints, Raw and • Boiled.Oil; Turps, Varnishes; Brushes, Window andiPhotographic Glass, ■'•'■ ;'. , v .EX 'QUEEN BEE, , ;. .!>•.'• i w 11,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture-frame and Room Moulding-,-Glass Shades,'&c." '. PICTURE FRAMES. .T.O ORDER. HOLL AN D, & .B UTL ER, OIL ' AND. COLORMEN, . HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS, 28, victoria Street,;;."•" '■■k;lkk~A-- .AUCKLAND. Ivr. ■ ■_■ .'■'::::&'&:®:S.a-b. a g- s. ■;.:./■ \-%,iiZi '■■" '■••'•'&*£ G.&.k yk- T;H,;'A" N D ;.-.'.' .'marine^store, <,: •'■ .1 DU EH AM 'SIEEE T; :^E r s l£ \ in Opposite'Buckland's: Sale,, Yards.; -~..;;-. Are Cash Purchaser alikinds of Rags/Metais; &b NOTICE- OF REMOVAL; OIL COLOR,' AND ' GLASS StOß^, ' HOUSE, SIGN, AND^GENERAL DECOEATING;,. nuupxi, :,..,...;... •; j. hent> er^o;N:,; its :-;;;'; ; IN' returning ttanlcs. to his, friends ' and customers for past.favonrs, wishes to.ipform them that lie lias REMOVED to the aboye address, and: respectfully Solicits a continuance of their liberal patronage..-.:! -...;:..-•' •'•- '■ ''"';'; • , . ;' Guinness's XX Dublin Stout.- • ;; 'ibirfofj <• OCTOBER BREW.- ''/ f™. ['.'' JAMES i!O,LDHAM Tierel?^.Mofffi' '-'his-customers and the public .thfi't he has re ceived, per, i Gaduceus, direct from' the •'BreWei's, 20' CASKS of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, .which •' he offers at 4s. fee. Gallon, or 10s. per Dozen, M hi? Stoves, High Street. Auckland



Insurance. JjOYAI INSURANCE COMPANY,;.;:' >!,; ':■ FI%, E AN D L I F'E. RATES OF FIRE INSURANCE. : Brick Dwellings, from .. .. 8s per cent! Brick Stores, from: .. ~ • .'. 10s per cent. Wood Dwellings .; • .. .. 15s per cent. Wood Stores ~ ..' .. .. 80s per cent. In order that insurers may not be misled by the above rates being now quoted on circular cards and in advertisements by other Companies--inducing the supposition that some special advantage is offered—the undersigned desires to State for general information that those rates have been current with his office (as well as with the several Companies doing business in Auckland) during the past four years, for buildings of the classes indicated. The Royal Insurance Com i>any will always be amongst the first to give np jirerriiums which shall be found to be excessive, and to grant any concession that may be offered by any other Company. I All information as to rates, etc., may be obtained on application. CEO. W. JONES, Agent. Office illS, Shortland-street, November 10,1872. NORWICH UNION LIEE INSURANCE SOCIETY, Empowered by special Acts of Parliament, and by Rbyal Charter in-tlie reign of Queen Anne, to undertake aU business connected with the Life Assurance, IS A PURELY MUTUAL OFFICE. Ihe Norwich Union Life SoMety has no distinct body of proprietors ; the insurers at large are the recipients of the savings of the institution : the premiums paid, being in fact only deposits, revert to those who con tribute them. SETTLEMENT POLICIES. " I To jfleet dnfe Of the greatest wants of the day the Norwich Unidn isSufes Policies in the riatureof settle ment, whereby a man in solvent circumstances, pro vided the matter is bond fide, may secure, without the "risk of bankruptcy, a certain and direct pro vision for his family. RESOURCES. : Irrespective of the immense annual revenue of this Society, graduaUy and surely on the increase, lt pos sesses a Reserve Fund of £2^300;000 and-upwards, available for its requirements. ■••-.■ RATES OF PREMIUM . j Are fraihed as low as are consistent with the due safety of the Society, and its Actuary is calculated to he one of the most competent authorities in England, tha Court of Chancery having recently had to avail themselves of his experience in these matters; and although apparently higher than some offices, assurers ihould not loose sight of the fact that they receive It back, either in bonuses or in addition to sums assured, an<J In electing to insure in this Society they also avail themselves'of the experience and safety of a concern that time has proved to be secure .against all chances. _" "" ,LOANS.: * I Surrender values are given for Policies of three years standing, or loans granted on security of same. ; " FOREIGN TRAVEL Permitted to all parts of the globe in properly decked vessels, and in time of peace. PARTICIPATION OF PROFITS. : In this office it is anticipated] that persons entering at iwn \l 20 will be reUeved from further premiums at 44 • 40 „ „ „ 60 j 60 „ „ „ CO : Medical Fees, are paid by the Company, and there are no charges for Stamps, PoUcies, &c. One-half the first five years' premiums may remain unpaid upon whole Life PoUcies. T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq., M.D., Medical Referee. Intending assurers are recommended to caU upon the undersigned for prospectus and further particulars IVfORWICH UNION EIRE :Ll INSURANCE SOCIETY. ; The SECURITY afforded by this long-established Society is unquestionable, its rates exceedingly mode rate, and its regulations liberal INSURANCES for 7 years charged as 6. Rent can t>e insured for 12 months. ■;. BANK CREDIT. Has been established in the Colony, and losses will be paid here promptly. liberally, and IN CASH, or at home, at the option of the assured. ...... , | \ . I ALMANACS and PROSPECTUSES for 1572 can be had, and every information obtained, on appUcation at the Society's offices. Vaile's Buildings,, Queen.street '■ '. ' '$; B. GRAHAM, . . ! :'■> yy- : yy\ ~ ■:•■ ■:■ ■ ■•■■■. ■■...-■>•■ .-,. Agent. ' :i.t ti ?r G. S. GRAHAM,- ■■ •' ! ." -•; (/ -.•;,/ ,; .; i ■;' ■■■y'-r .. ' /-Inspector. -.. THIS T^E'WHOLESALE (AND RETAIL. | WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, ', '.'.'., i-.Q-U EFi N v^'JCB ;B E TJr \',k "k;kk •.its P V'&is'l C Jf O' T'l^C^E.os -;' iii:ii. I r.nc ■ At inul —' ' :.;-r/:orrr i'.:>ta r, :";ii'i<.' J ,E. DARBS" ; ort oA\ 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; iwliich.-lie intfends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OT PRICES. Per Bottle. [i . r , ~■ , ... .. • . ■ .-,..-.:.,'; s, D.- Superior Adelaide Wine ...: ~..,. .'. 3 0 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy' .... 4 0 MarteU-s and Hennessy's Dark Brandy:.. .. 4 0 Gr^enleesandColyiUe-s Whisky ..;■:; -~i , ... ;3 o.> Canipbelton Whisky.. ....,,; ~,,...>..,,.' ,j { - 3., 6... Dunville's Wliisky' ...'" .. ' .... '.., ..3 6 West-India Rhm .. ; .... ..- . -..'-3 0: Sherry Wine, really good .. liivqi'i .;:.:ill ...CJ 3 6 . ■ Superior Sherry ,;,.' ... .•>• •••:.••'•,•* 'P.. Old Port Wine . ...... .... . .. ...4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Stodiman^ Four Dia-"-'•' "i mond) .;-•:•.;. ..•' ff'iV] • '.. v. 5 0 Theiahove are all bottled on the premises; :. al -'' ■ •'/;''''' ''■'.':, "IN case.V; '-'■'■' ■'-' :',,,''.'", .■>,\i im rii "(jE^uiijE Brands. ' Per bottle. fco i:-;r "/!:■ 61 I Silt (fIOTI "'■-■'•i"s. J>. ' Hennessy's Braiidyi- % . : ■.. ' '■ in■...' '• • nis:h 5-1 0 ■MarteU'sßrandy, ,:.,... ■ ... •,.;. hour I" •« Clft % Geneva, JDKZ, large : ..... ... ■ .... ~ ... ,4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small. ;.■'";.' ... ... 3 0 Old Tom; Booth's and and Burnett's v. ;. 4 0 Finb. Old Jamaica Rum •: i ..,:_-:..,.. iid ] ■.'. • 5 0 DunvUle's Whiskey, .. .. , :.;. ' .. ... 4.0 Champagne N 0."2" ...,'.'.. ' ... ,' .'. ;.. 5; 6 Champiagne No. 2, pints '..;''.. ' .." '.J '3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's .."li; •';;■• •.. hi '.. '5 0; • Champagne,Jacqueson's, pints; ..,.'.; .-,, .. ; 3; 0.. Claret, St. JiiUen.. .. ... ~(.'. ..-. ... ,;3 ; 0 AustraUah Wines, Very best brands .'"../ ' .'.' .3 6 "Towrisend'sSarsaparilla -''■.'.■'- '..'— ..,,:,-; .. •5 0 English Ginger Wine..i . tijjyffljl) 9*s«rti '.'.* = :-3 &• English Cinnamon Cordials • .., ,; ..;, ; . .. :2 , 0 Ale arid Poi'ter,'London'bottled, best brands 3 ■-'■' Rhiii;rßraridiesi. ahd Whiskeys sold by the gallon' ; overproof; warranted, the ;same:as frortßbonded store. . r Assorted^ases.pf;the aboye made up,for.:famiUes, and'))icnic parties.' , . / , .... v .;..:... . ; iLiberkl allo\viil6e.«'iii;ade'to wh'olesale'pifrelias'drS'.' j Bass' Burton Ale on draught' 1 % sFerm?-SWotly Cash,



..; Hotels. J A ME S' E A MIL T II O TE L, ' EDEN CRESCENT, (Late Royal Club ilouse,) Auckland. VISITORS to Auckland, Commer cial Men, and others, will find all the comfort of a private residence in this Hotel combined with the well-known.; kt I • ■' : Quality, Cleanliness, and Economy, in which the proprietor's .original. Q. C. E, (established in 1850) for many years held so universal a reputation. A Table d'Hote at One o'clock precisely. For the accommodation of passengers'arriving by late steamers or,coaches a Night Porter is always in attendance. ' ■ ' Rooms en suite for the accommodation of families. Good Li very and Bait.Stabling. The proprietor, in soliciting acc/ntintfance of .public patronage, pledges himself to spare neither trouble' nor expenso to promote tho comfort of his patrons. i Masonic Hotel, ; DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. Under the Management of MtiH Bao'ifw. T^A.MI LIES can be accommoflated [JL with Private Sitting-Rooms. The. Hotel con tains 13 lofty and Spacious Bedrooms. i . .-' BOARD- AND RESIDENCE, ,:' by the week or n'ioiith,, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every hulf-houi'. Night lK>ats rur, untU 11 o'clock p.m. BBSSBSBSSHSSSSBSSSSSS Drapery. THE EOLLOWINO BARGAINS Are new on View at McLACHLAN'S, 2 14, (iUEEN STKEET. Tapestry Carpets, best quality (slightly damaged), from Is Od per yard Horrocks' A, 30 inches (slightly damaged), 4Jd B, 32 „ (perfect), 7kl A, 3(j ~,. (p'erfect)y Od Double-width ,Grey Slieeting, Is Single-width Grey Calico, :Md 'One bale 11-4 Blankets (sUghtl; damaged), 18s 0d One case Superior Chintz, 0s Od per dozen- One case Good Prints, Od per yard ; Felt Squares, all sizes, from 19s. A NEW STOCK OF SUMMER MILLINERY, CLOTHING, AND GENERAL DRAPERY, Now ready for inspection. McLACHLAN'S, QUEEN STREET* ■Vf/ 5 TOSSENISKIE & CO., CLOTHIERS AND GENERAL OUTPITTERS, Beg most respectfully to inform their patrons and the public that in order to meet the requirements of the I times they have been induced to open a AVHOLESALE & RETAIL OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT,, which will be conducted on the strictest principles of 'ECONOMY, ahd where all goods will be made up on the premises by the best workmen, and under the strictest supervision, thus guaranteeing to their cus tomers all the advantages of their long and practical experience.in business. They have OPENED those premises in SHORTLAND-STREET directly opposite the Post-office, ahd are now making up every descrip tion of Clothing from the newest and best goods ob-' tamable in the Australian and Home markets, com prising Geelong Tweeds. Bliss' Tweeds, West of Eng land Tweeds, Scotch Tweeds, including Bannock-, burns, Black Does, and Broadcloths, all selected with taste and judgment, and purchased for ready money. They would here remark that all goods manufac tured by thorn will be made up oh the premises and stamped with the name and address of the firm, j Their large stock also comprises Gentlemen's Shirts, Collars, Ties, Scarves, Hats, Hosiery, etc., which are all submitted at the lowest possible prices for CASH, upon which principle alone the business will be carried on. W. P. & Co.'s long experience and well - known talent in bussness wiU insure to their customers a istyle aiul lit not to be surpassed in Auckland. In conclusion W. P. k Co. hope that by assiduity to their business, and striat attention to the wantsof •their customers, they will obtain a continuance of that patronago which tliey will ever employ their best to deserve. Inspection of'the stock is invited. j, • : The attention of the public is requested to the following list of prices :— i. Tweed Paget Suit, from £3 3s upwards : ..Tweed Sac Suit,:from £2 17s 6d. ■'■ : Tweed trousers, from 18s Od ,:, , , ...,,; •' Twped Galatea Jdckets, from 30s ■"" Silk Mixed Suits, from £4 4s •1' : [ EyeninV Dress Suits, from £6 Cs, superfine \.. ,Rlack Pagets, from £2 2s -, ■; ; -, . - : f ckTrousers, from £1 ss. ,0: , , , ,: hDROWN, BARRETT AND CO., lJ>,,k<.; ... HIGH:,; ST:R.E : BT, .: :-, ,mh> HiyE., 05f. Sale, ex' ,New Abbiyals,' '' . '.". \'".,'., | '.In First rate Condition, ~,.;, .< : '; ; .; J ... EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, .",',' j '38. ekes Colman's Mustard, various weights in each '■' 'quality ''■' - '■ -•'' '' .. . 8 cases Taylor Bro's Homoeopathic Cocoa 5 cases Taylor Bros's Soluble Chocolate ■ : '9" cases Assorted Candied Peel •^ cases Crosse and Blackwell's Mixed Spica (I< ancy -B - • :Cartoons) ' '„ • , il2, paseSfCrosse and. Blackwell's Assorted .Essences , 10 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Potted Meats • ' 5 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Fish and Paste '•■'3 case"s'Morton*3 Fish and Paste ''•''' , ' '■ ' T cases Solaza, Baraca Juice, and Pipe Liquorice ': 3 ,case 3 Nutmegs (finest) ~ ~-; i. .. 2'bales Cinamon (finest), . .; .;,',• ;I"! 5 hales' Cloves .(finest) '' ' .', ' .. i; ni bale Mace (finest) ■'■'■'■ ■-• ■"' -■ '•-"•'''--■' '■ | 11 casks bleached; and unbleached Jamaica Ginger i i 14 casks Carraways and Canary Seed • ,; : ' 12: casks.Lump Tap"»ca.."..;"' j^.j ' v ; " i!i ' i -,'..':-.EX BUL^AEK, .k i.. : 20 cases -Keiller's Marmalade, . *~ .: 20 cases 'Keiller's Assorted Confectionery ' ii 10 cases Keiller's Jujubes arid Pastiles 12 cases'Epps' and MaraviUa Cocoa • !••■ '} [ EX I ROBERT HENDEBSON,. '29 pigs White arid Black Pepper " ;' •-, \0.7 cases Robinson's Patent Groats and Barley -: 20 cases Brown and Poison's Cornflour ~ ~. ,'6. cases French Prunes, ,2!b-bottles , ,-., '; \rtt'a'\ EX .GLENHUKTLY,, :- -i.^ ;■ ?■ lO.cases West India Ariwyroct: ■•' l 0 cases Morton's Assorted Ffsences ... "6 cases ' and Blackwell's Ciirry Powder <0 cases Morton's Carry Powder.-•'' ;';' -■ We are .continually-in receipt 0(f New Godds in the various lines^of our buiiness fre ju the best home and neighbouring mavketa, BROWN, BARI&TT, & CO.



Education. MISS NORM AN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the last five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes-street. The North Shore attended. MODERN LANGUAGES. TNBTBTJCTION given in French or JL German, by a Foreigner.—lnformation may do obtained from F. Macßae, Esq. Head Master, Auck land College and Grammar School, or at tlie office, of this paper. I . Miscellaneous. JUS T FINIS HE D, SEVENTY-FIVE EXTRA THICK WEDDING RINGS. F, H. LEWISSO N, JEWEL L E R, Q V E E N S T' R E E T.'.; m: :. •■ ~-,__,,,q b'yy.y, .■■■ • -. . ,:■'■■ te :..''•' - , : NOTICE. TO PRIVATE'EAMiLIES AND OTHERS. CORDIAL AND LIQUEtJR - MA-NIJFACTHRER, . ' JWENDALL specisiily'. invites at • tewtion to his Gtxobr, Bkee,'which is'of the most superior qu&lity,'and free from all acids. No yeast used in its preparation, being made simply from the best Loaf Sugar and Ginger, A test on the premises. invited. , r ~' . ...., . ..;. ~._,, ~ ~; :. i ■}■■' Cordials arid Cider of the finest, description. Sarsaparilla equal to ; the American article. Vinegar, of best strength, white or brown. • . Ordehs Delivered in any part of Auckland. , Address.:t-. ... ....,•:-. :-. j* VICTORIA ; STREET, ; , ; , ABOVE THE ROYAL MAIL HOTEL. :. TO MERCHANTS, MILL-PROPRIETORS,' AND OTHERS. THE undersigned is prepared to supply Meat, in tins, guaranteed to keep in any climate, Tallow, OU, the very firmest cured and spiced Beef, &c, from the Three Kings Meat Preserving Works.. ': •...:•' ... . - A. DORNWELL. EIRE-PROOF SAFES. FOE SALE; a Consignment; of; Price's celebrated' Firo-proof "...Safes,, various sizes. '" '..'.. ..•',, '.;, i ■ •: ■-,-.':. ou ; .: ■•'■•'•/ ■SAMUEL COCHRANE'& SON," ;j' [ AUCKLAND,-206, QUEEN-STREET. On 4* mm ell & Co., CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND UNDERTAKERS (formerly With the Queen's and . other leading English Upholsterers), have pleasure in. announcing that they have commenced business, as above, and will make it their study 'to sujiiily GOOD AND GOOD-LOOKING FURNITURE at the lowest possible prices..,..; : . iqa'-.i ■~-■■■■■ : o arid Estimates given for every style of House, Office, and Church Furniture, Shop i rid Cabin Fittings. Cheap and Portable luvnitwe, (specially designed I -c» H;e con\eSi?nc« tit coasters and oouatry Bttturc.



Groceries. ri II O I C E TEAS, OF THE ~ FINEST QUALITY, JU.ST - RECEIVED, ,-,- .- r >-. And Sold at the usual prices, as under : TEAS FOR THE MILLION! Quality, purity, and flavour fcombined! .-.;. -: Per lb No. 1. Congou Tea 2 0 Nd 2, Very Good Tea • 2 6 No. a, Fine Rich Pekoe .. SO: No. 4, Finest '..' .'. .... '.. .. .3 6 AU.of which, being a combination of many raie' Black Teas, cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. Six pounds of Nc 2 Tea, 145,0 d ; six pounds of No. 3, 10s Gd. We call attention our LARGE STOCK of GENERAL GROCERIES, selected expressly for our retaU family trade, which will be sold according to our well-known motto—"Small Profits and Quick Re turns." THE QUALITY AND PRICE OF OUR GOODS ARE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. What Harm to Look and Judge. FRENCH & C 0.,.. IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 25 2, QUEEN STREET,: r AUCKLAND. ?T A R EI S' FINE ART DISTRIBUTION. OIL PAINTINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, ; CHEOMO-L ITH OGR A PHS, &c, : IN SPLENDID GILT FRAMES ! 200 SuBSCRSBEEe at 10s. Each. — j ALL PRIZES. NO BLANKS, j TO BE DRAWN FOR ;ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1872. j PRIZHS NOW ON VIEW IN THE SHOW ROOM i , ... ... , - ... ;' ~ Arkkykyr CAVE ND IS H HOU SE, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Durham-smieet). : Merchandise. QN SALE, EX COUNTESS OE KINTORE, ■ :\ BY THE UNDERSIGNED : — Crushed Loaf Sugar Salad Oil ' -'" Taylor Brothers' Cocoa and Chocolate . . ■i' ■ '■■•- Cblman's White Starch"' -' o-! Colman's Durham Mustard; 71b and Jib '" '•'• '"' Colman's Superdne Mustard, 71b and lb h ; J.OOO boxes Candles, lib packets ; "... ■~.. . .Brown and Poison's Corn Flour " ' Morton's Red Herrings v-Bicarbonate Soda," in lcwtkegS ~[ IGausticSoda ■■' -A-i -::: ulXi'ft g.roii'JY.iH: CO; Creanvof Tartar,in7lb jars :r : . . .;. ..'".. Tartaric Acid, in 71b jars ■ -.-.,■ ■ " Soap Powder, Harper Twelvetrees • Day and Martin's Paste Blacking Day and Martin's Bottle Blacking ,' Lea and'Perrin's Worcester Sauce -. ir * Split Peas, in 1 cwt; kegs .; .' ~ m,,,- ! ;:• . Lyndon's Spades, 10, 0, and! ~..;..., . ~( , r OCf t ' 2000 Wool Bales . .'. ~, +. ; . French Wire Nalis. ' . . • j:" " ;-'\"[ & GRAHAM. Q N; SALE EX CITY OE . ,-- . ... AUCKLAND. .-;,', ' ..':": . . j ■»,-. ... ,-.,. - .... ■ , ,{ .Coleman's No 1 Blue Starch 50 drums Raw and Boiled Linseed O ".•'..: . 50 barrels Currants - ■ ''200 boxes Eieme Raisins .' '* '■' 80 boxes Sultanas i . i, 30 boxes Muscatels : - ■■-■'-■ ■■->■'•_[ Siaif. OU > . li; 2o.qr-casks Hennessy's Brandy Uti ', ■•*.'. . rIOO cases Hennessy's Brandy. , f1: ,.,, ™ ■ .j ----•'io -;1- owen& graham. , TJO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERS srj'ji htwo\ AND OTHERS. : - ' r '■■ ! '■' r SHE undersigned are . Qash ; Pur ' v J" ' ciiASEßsof lilDfei SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, 1 [LLQWiEtc./ Etc., at highest market rates, in any . qi antity. ' . . . . Consignors direct will. have prompt and immedia 1 C|sh remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER AT7OELIMD.



Coffee. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D-ST EP H~EN SON & O&r • Have on Hand and for Sale ;— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Nativo in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 4lb, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 81b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk FJ U Mustard, Colman's £-lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & BlackweU's and Bengal, in i-lb and lib bottles Chocolate, and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do ' ' 'a Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes - : Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoU packets . • ' •'■'•'' Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS Wyndham street, Auckland. T ANDINO EX BULWARK AND ROBERT HENDERSON, 5 cases Nutmegs, very fine 5 cases Mixed Spice, Fancy Car • - -. ~,'i 2 bales Cinnamon ■ ' . '''- s 2 bales* Cloves ".. -' ;-'i 10 casks Carraways i* - -a. 5 casks Jamaica Ginger ~ „ .: .10 cases Cochin Ginger , : , ; r.> 2 „ Ground Ginger . .;, " ' 1"„ Mace fhiy. y-y. :„A,_A 10 „ Durham Mustard, 7 lb. tins 5 „ „ ' „ lib. tins io „ ;1' ~„ '^.-.,,' 1-ib tins ''. , '. 5 „ Superior „ 71b tins 5 „ „ „ llh.tina , 5 „ „. . j,. Hb tins •,-■„■■ :r<.-a\.: 5 „ D.S.F. Mustard," llbtins -'•!::\!!' i 10 „ • „ ••;' : ":„ i-ibtins; '-';' \ , 2 " Pipe Liquorice, 10-lb boxes. ■ ■'■ -y. -,; -'} lib ' D. STEPHENSON & CO., k coffee And spice mb.eci'ant.'s W.^ NDHA M , S TRBETy C Auckla n,k ■"' ' Drapery. ii" ORED. LOVEROCK AND GO Are now Showing Fresh Opened - NEW RUMMER GOODS New Dresses, Prints, and Muslins, ' - - 4: ! • ■'• . New Silk Jackets. ; J!NE W DRAPERY . Cheap CaUcoes and Linens; '"'.'- Mosquito Nets. ''■'■■' An Extensive Assortment O •. : NE W LA 0 E Gt OOt) S, ' ) Collars, Ties, and Sets, • :-. .1 rhsi'J ■ HOSIERY^ STAYS, & aLOVES,^ #, Sunshades and Umbrellas. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING : s' Reduced 25 per cent. ' . |vS HATS' ;& CA*Bk ■;"-: To Half-price. ,- ~ w NEAV TIES, COLLARS AND SHIRTS. " ''- j ■ | :■ -, ■■-. ~-.' ■. ,:- ■:- •■ir-.TO'fol cAT ERED. LOVEROCK & 00!f*« , : CITY HAL,L, ; ....',.;:;/■?,.,-.> queen! stb'ejt; 'a SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOE&-'- - TUST Arrived^ ex Robert Henderson and Queen Bee, -. D'j i« kjtaM j .-,... . . ..,. ,v■ : . .:•■--.. ; —:■■;•!'-m'f 50 TRUNKS LADIES & CHILDREN'S :. . .._. ~.., ..... ~. ' ' .-.■. ■::: i«** SUPERIOR BOOTS & SHOES ";f l IN ALL VARIETIES. yk^yk^i The above Shipments are in Splendid condition,-and THE BEST EVER IMPORTED INTO THH.'-t f -~, , f;n .. ,:• COLONYi' ';',\k ; -Itn ','.'./: : .-,-.-; . -•:! .:,-K,lfil ..a,: Jiitu And wiU be Sold Off : • ,r „ ; i: , : - j.; ~...,• ..;-.-.' ■ - : I ! ■, ■• A svjitl i '■ , "..; . . ..... -.-I. i-. ; ;: ; i-jjils-iintl VERY C HEAP FOR '. \ ' '"' '#,'.' ''■■'■- ■' " :imm .:.-■' . -- - •■■'■■■ ■■.■■:■ itmA eili t6l niltilL •'.'ll; EltlS .ra.<f S j .. • , ~.. ,-- I,; -- .- = :•' :'! ' ' (&i«qjl8) - T. E- L- -L i S'^-'Nr" , ..t - it: ,-v j - ; t'i r '; ■■'-\:-n^k '-.i ot ' B 0 : 0 ; T ffifoKtffij&i f 78, QUE E.N"£. TRi E «E : ffi^ I ... . : ~—: —j —; — 7 ~r~- —;.-.,•. ~.< JL CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS 4-' aSI <i. ", ' i ? .'. .n ,\ r U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, AND AT" j ".FIJIAN HOUSE, QUEEN.STREET. Sfl '■---, ,-A-A. : .-. --- I U I -. ■ TUST ARRIVED; ex aienhuritl^ tf from London, a fine shipment of . ~ v - N E W P RUNE 'S ;-''■'■ For the Christmas holidays. 1 I ■ . " .'. '■',: ■~ T0 I . W Also, a fine shipment of i -.to :■ '• ' - ■■-.':' <^T [j REAL SPANISH OLIVES. . - . . Also,: NEW WALNUTS, NEW BARCELONA V? NUTS, ALMONDS, And a fine lot of New Figs and West Indian Dates to .- : r-:-'-;- 511 arrive--; TSITS $Wf\ JL f ! ;v/i:"iV • v :'. '■ ■'""■" I ••• • - UitfJzaSL w,nY. ul Just arrived, a shipment of the finest r j BANANAS. *' r ■'■■' !k a'-c") «^^ The only house in Auckland for the Genuine - J '/AMERICAN ICE DRINKS.' •' kO T I v.-r-.rr^n "-.;.- s.'. ■■ / v SIKY^ •l> : Icco'lii li»ti - ■ ■.: -; :•:' ••:■-' .-' «**■ fJ-59L'p :- "- .. j ,-, -■ . . # :i:bii v -.iTj--:;a al ashl Bldjol ' r..,:: .-■ v. - .■' :■ I •■:-■.■ .'■ ' . ..b-»i/<j STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM D^LY^ % '~ . ■: . .... - '-:-.- -■■-. ■ " I - ■ U^r ■'. ■■■■;■ ■■■■■' ■■■=''- ■ - -■■-■■■■ — | .i. ■'" -;,t e»r« , [i I -m'- •■' ma :-■■■■•> "-'.a-a -...Tr. - . :.--■ ~::').t. .noit fMSk*G*&W ES,^!S^O-RT.E I Wst GERMAN TOYS, direct from Vienna, >lqHlo* Nqyt Landing kx Quben Bee. 1., D, NATHAN & CO., . BhorUwd st-voet,