The Evening Star.

Vol. 111.-~.No. 858.:

Auckland, N.Z. :

WEDM-BDAY. DEOEMB___i 4, 1872.

rPRicE : One Pennf.



w-_>--^___^gg^ng. j .--■%___. Australasian £r steam NAVIGATTGW Uli^^' First-Class Steamer! ION T^i • . SYDNEY & MELBOURNE Austrian PortsVthf ASN Co ?sF' *nd °th«" The splendid steamship " °' Steamer a . JW «„ W°nga Wo^a' ports on SffiSSSfflg S\Sm£- «* *boy, For particulars of freight or passage applyto ■ H. M^Egg, i gent _ | _3 *k*_ Tfi^CTJRSION TRT I -^ TO SOUTHERN PORTS «lg_£__i RETURN TICKETS AT SINGL . -«r£j> N.Z., ANDjG LS<a LINR Th, ,i]>.. nd i d New Mail steamsh . p 2,400 tons. J. iKornsS^P* 3" patched from A cWand^T'T' 161 "' wiU b(> * for Napier, Wellington j vf^ ! lbonJ lst Decemb Return Tickets "t "sffl ff?; available for the Dn„„t? g ? *-ares will »c issue 18th December or7o the fc'Vo^ Chalme«< January, 1873 tUe Nel»aska, leaving on 151 Tickets win'oe issued at our office only " ANDERSON & MAC-ARLANE. _1 v$ O VERLAND~HOUT] ■^V*§& A^ I|_^^^W^ E ALANr SHIP COMPANY AUSTKALIA « XIL STEAM FOR JiOXOLULU SAN FRANCISCO, NEW TT*™„„ « ORK- AND LIVERPOOL. : Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mall Service. The magnificent steamship. Dakota, Kpo^ Francisco, on TinT__-D-^S.W^£^ 8" For freight, passage, and all particulars annl. *_ t4b_\ ' "_? ° B • L O.N DON ,JsE_3_\ DIRECT. j_a£jj|3§£ TO SAIL IN~DECEMBER. The Magnificent Al Frigate-built Ship Queen Bee 726 tons Register, TE. !W-_,ij_W „-„„ r, desSch Carg° engag6d wiU meet quick «srtU__K\iSS__3S_ Ud acc~^tion for saloon For freight or passego apply to L. I). NATHAN „ CO., . Agents. $I^L J? OR LO N DON City of Auckland, Wm. Ashby, Commander, :wiU leave for London on the morning of SATURDAY, the 7th December. Room for one cabin and four steerage passengers. CTtUICKSHANK &7C0., Agents, ' Auckland, November 23, 1872. '■■>~' ■-. .A. '■ ,{&<AA fiHIf'CITY' O'jS I#-qL\ *AA AUCKLAND, CAPT, ASTy4fo FOR, LONDON. '.....' JBsl " J**sSSSS_P*» A!i Accounts against *•£&,< - ~-,«, must be rendered in dnplic.le .wd b_lan^;''' V'^ money paid- at our office before •Noo^f^ % f-r ,'- DAY next, the Sth insr.. _a_P^ - CRUICKSH^STv-v _. An '■ _ IANK & CO., - jtjj High street, a.-' ~-"7 v"*:~~J "''"*' ~, AgentST t> ".'-" 1„, JuCfcTand, - • ■ f' l> '' - x/ecember SJ, 1872, TjIQ.B ETJSSEL] JjN^ftr X) 7" AND THE NORTH. i^^^^^^' The fine p.s. *W^®m%A Comerang WUI leave as follows: "_ AUCKLAND EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 p.m. f< -pTTQQTj'T T RusseU, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mongom 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 RBD BTJci _ LAND . .j] Auckland, July 8,1372 ■- '■ _ -k-*. C.TEAM TO MAHI -asWH^. JO RANGI AND THE HO The p. 8.7 :■, ..■■ ■ -.- Lady Bowen, M t • rWain Adams, will leave Auckland every Saturda atllTclock am,; leaves Mahuranga every Monda at 10 o-lock am.; calling at the Hot Springs ea, day. Carrying passengers and cargo. ■ OASE Y. June 21.:1572. • .. ■ T.*. A UOK LA N : «_^4^V j\. STEAM PACKET COMPAB *^ii;* Crown. Auckland to Thames-11 a.m. daily ; except Sat, daTl\les ato m-Auckland--4,30 P .m. daily; ex« Saturday, at 3.30 p.m. , r^.a Carrying freight at current rates, RoyalAlfred. Leaves Auckland, for Coromandel: Friday, December G, at 3p. m. ~ . Leaves Coromandel for Auckland : j ■? Thursday, December 5, at 11 a.m. ■-■ ;.,.,;., L ,_ Saturday, December 7, at lp.m. , , ,7 ,: CNo g teresponsible.for accidents in shipping, carryi: Or discharging live stock. : H UGH CRAIG, . |"i , 1 Manager " -n. *, 1? O R W-Hi'TIANG __Aj_J^_b-- X? MERCURY BA^ A. TAURANGA, AND OPOTIKI. . Thess::; Southern Cross, A" '' CaotainD Seixabsl'will sail as above onSATI DAY next, 7th inst., at 4pm . . , ~,, For freight or Pa^^ e & ? PSicFARLANE, Agen '^^.A- C.TEAM TO BITE -rflL^^ O HEAD. • The twin-screw steamer Penny per mile. , . ~, ■. ~j. fCASE Dec. 2, 1872. __________________ -lV T-POB TARA NA. _J___i>^v IJ NELSON, PICTON, V LYTTELTON; . %^M&£ PORT CHALMERS. TheN.Z.S.S Company's s.s; . j Wellington, ri-i W Car E v;.Commander, from^the Manukau, ' ?Aytv7ednW)^th December.. ... P ForVreight orpassag^appl^ g^^ , V BARNES, Onehunga ; W " '".' . R.|. LEDGER, Grahamstovi -piOR THEJvHAM i^^',,' Carrying Passengers_and 'Cfl P, S. Enterprise No 2, : Friday, December 0, at i^MES MORTON,



Business Cards. Hrk-n-c-- .J< 0a i"son, OSSS'' AND LAND AOENT RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR ETC : ___^^ Hiqti Street. ' sh a x»m-r^^James Butcher, , QARTER, CONTRACTOR, & c . sh?rtes dt B«ottce? d d^«^ from ships on the Ballast Supplied. lAmb»s biscuit, M-d T ~r^ per ton. R- J^S. MACTARLANE, _: Agent. \Pisher and Qo., B^ mr *tt. SniT-r-i— fl»cP FAMIiT VjT V H E R 8 , Queen corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultiy of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Toiv_nes, Ilome-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in IjWrge quantities. . N B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded ■a p?rts %of tne colonies upon receipt of order. Families vig&Red on in town orsubnrbs. Q.EOR^E THOROG-HOD, Soda y* • water, ffeinger-boer, and Cordial Manufacturer, Quinine Wine, |Sarsaparilla, <&o. i. - - ~ _—_ "D U U^iH O L Z & CO. AJ Temporarj* Offices, High street, over Mr Old ham s. "m ■'■'■'■'■'' • '■ ' RI CSX RD O A RlilOIC, - LICENSED SHAREBROKER, NO. 9, I.JjfSURANCE BuiLDiNoa WPIfILLIPPS & SON, • WyndKham street, Auckland, OIL, COLOR, jOgd GLASS MEKRCHANTS, Importers of and Dealers in every- deSc»iption of Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors, VarnlsMies, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Brushes, and PaperharJJigings, British and Continental Plate, Sheet, Crowr#* and Ornamental Glass: Clock and CompassGEgßsses. Glase cutt^fto any size and carefully packed. ■ ;.. Window 3raLead, Glazed Sashes, Doors, etc. ' &EOKGI AZERS '■ :'.' -J, (LfttS GEDDKS & CO> ' ..■,,.• f?R^SEM'AN'S BAY SOAP AND -■■jgfs^Asmai works. . • .o'' OitDEES BTRICTLY ATTENDED TO. . •" '] T O-.H'-N. M A X WAV TJ Xi] i ■*.-}: Wholesale. ~nd Retail Butcher, Victoria street. ''1 yatniMca waltatj on for orders, town or suburbs. : '. Si pJ .ENTLE.MEN'S" CLOTHES •i \JT GLEANED. ALTERED, REPAIRED, and 'Pressed at •. - Q HARWOOD'S, Tailob, ■' ' ■ ".' 7 Fp.om Melbourne. near the Governor Browne. : . it 0 v : 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 r Payment. . ■ ■ ' ,_, Instruments of every description Tuned and Re -1 paired, Bought, Sold, and taken ih Exchange. Established 1859. . BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. f Asphalt Pavement. -';. FIFTY PER CENT 7 CHEAPER THAN E LAGGING. Ii rpHE undersigned is prepared to lay 1 down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office _ will receive prompt attention.^ MQTIu?gON y Portland Cement- . QAA CASKS PORTLAND O \J\J CEMENT ; best brands _ / :i' r FIRE BRICKS. FIRE TILES, FIRECLAY, PLASTER OF PARIS, in larger smaU it : quantities. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, _-. Victoria street east. . _________ -vte W PAiBRHANGI-TNOS EX ROBERT HENDERSON _ GLENHUNTLY, 10.cases Paperhangings. White Lead (in wood and iron), Paints Raw an. BoUedOil, Turps, Varnishes .Brushes, a- .--- Window and Photdgraphlc Glass,. .. of .-:-• EX QUEEN BEE, I »• 11 000 feet Gilt and Stained. Picture-frame and Rool. ii,uuu j... Moulding( Glasßl shades, &c. \ ;':::;:H.oaiN£;&"BtJT;Ll^-:, ' '' OIL AND COLORMEN, :bui HOUSE, SIGN,- AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS i U 2 'B^ VICTORIA STREET,;; •'I -''"' : *-;'' "J' ciAUCKLAND. ...... ,■.,-, f< 'i% %RA as. b-a- G"■•s•'".:;;.,', 2 4 * ""'- '"''r-A':^'S.': :;-," • % ;_'.■;:'.''',.. - " Q M I T H A N.D CO.' IST- Jii MARINE STORE, \* A Ct: \ IfU'R'H AM STR EE T WEST, ?ne .. Opposite Buckland's Sale Yards.., •., • : x\*a NOTICE OF REMOVAL- ;-,/ OT HO „M L_^S__i?>«° a° HO.USE, B,X^ 7 f QUEEN -STREET. i;'" -' j HENDERSO N-, - TOS Tiri-1 returning tnahfes to his frier X; patronage. ~., ,-i ■..-■: - ■ ■ .—. SS '7 tiui__- e^rXX^u_lin Stout. PiO. / OCTOBER BREW. *0)' ItaMES btiDHiM :hereoy!infoi X offers a^ 10s. pe_ Dozen. * I itW|B W H:a»Sx^Auc_4and,



Insurance. NO R W I C II U N I 0 N LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY, Empowered by special Acts of Parliament, and bj Charter in the reign of Queen Anne, to undertake an Dusni6. s connected with the Life Assurance, -„- xr IS A pURELY MUTUAL OFFICE, xne Norwich Union Life Society has no distinct body 01 proprietors ; the insurers at large are the recipients of the savings of the institution : the premiums paid peing in fact only deposits, revert to those who con tribute them. SETTLEMENT POLICIES. To meet one of the greatest wants of the day the Norwich Union issues Policies in the nature of settle mAji }Y heveh Y a man in solvent circumstances, pro vided the matter is bond fide, may secure, without the risk op bankruptcy, a certain and direct pro vision for his family. F RESOURCES* uai revenue of this irrespectiys.a./'and surely on the increase, it pos- Sft-es a Reserve Fund of £2,300,000 and upwards, available for its requirements. RATES OF PREMIUM Are framed as low as are, consistent with the due safety of the Society, and its Actuary is calculated to be one of the most competent authorities in England, the Court of Chancery having recently had to avail themselves of his experience in these matters; and although apparently higher than some offices, assurers hould riot loose sight of the faot that they reoeive it baok, either in bonuses or in addition to sums assured, and in electing to insure in this Society they also avail themselves of the experience and safety of a concern I that time has proved to be secure against all ohances. : , "... LOANS. ' 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 docked vessels, and in time of peace. PARTICIPATION OF PROFITS. In this office it is anticipated' that persons entering at 20 will be relieved from further promiuras at 44 40 „ „ „ 60 60 „ „ „ 66 Medical Fees are paid by the Company, and there are no charges for Stamps, Polioies, &c. One-half the first five years' premiums may remain unpaid upon whole Lifo Policies. T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq., M.D., .... Medical Referee. Intending assurers, are recommended to call upon the undersigned for prospectus and further particulars N'OBWICH UNION FIRE 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 be 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. ■ ■.... ALMANACS and PROSPECTUSES for 1872 can be had, and every information obtained, on application at the Society's offices. Vaile's Buildings, Queen street J. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. QOUTH BRITISH TIRE AND D MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital ; ..• £500,000, Shares of £20 each, with unlimited liability of Shareholders., Directors: Chairman—Albert Beeth»_i; Esq Hen. Chamberlain, M.L A- fltenmis-Jonra, Esq Wm. Crush Daldy, Esq, J. P. . William Earl, Esq William M»rnn, Esq Solicitors Me ra,rs Hesketh and Richmond Bankers — Uruon Bank of Australia. sb____j_> Manager—A. Boardman — —■ V^YOWn Head Office—29, Queen treet, -*>•_-.., , , Branches — p-nedin—Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co -Wellington - Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co Christchurch—J. Drummond Macpherson, Esq Agencies— Nelson —Messrs Morrison, Sclanders and Co This Company has been established as a purely New [Zealand institution, with all its funds retained and invested in the colony. It has a very large and in fluential bedy of shareholders distributed throughout the entire colony, who are themselves insurers to a very considerable amount, and consequently can influ ence a large business, thus adding to the security of the insured and the stability of the Company, the chief features of whicli are a liberal management, prompt payments, rates moderate, and personal re sponsibility of a large body of shareholders. Fire and Marine Insurance is now carried on throughout the colony. Marine business will also be commenced in Australia and Great Britain as soon as arrangements can be made. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, .QUEEN STREET. . | ', . PUBLIC N6T- CE. 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, "Ve'rdeilho and Australian Ports, which he Intends to offer at. the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. :■'•-' A' I' fi'rt!ii, TJ -A. LIST~OF PRICES. : Per Bottle. I;; -jt.ii-.1 -■■: I•• • :'- '■ •■ ■■'■ ''■' '" ■ ■ 'S. f>. I Superior Adelaide Wine .....••• ....... h ..3 ,0 I MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40 Martell's and Etennessy's Dark Brandy .... 4. 0 '< Greenlees and Colville's Whisky .. ■ .. .. ■3 • 6 Campbelton Whisky.. ......: .. .. 3:6 Dunville's Whisky .. ,V.: .., ..: ; ..3 6 West India Rum .. . ~.,, •• ~-■•• r „ ... 3 0 Sherry Wirie, really good ..' ...... 3 6 Superior Sherry .. ' ■'..■ .. • •'■ •• 4 6 OldPortWine -.. ,;•;.; ■ ... 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandlman s Four Dia- ~ . mond)' ;.. .. •• ••■ -." ..6 0 - The above are all bottled on the premises. -..: -Am CASE. : . Genuine Brands. Per bottle. ....:■ ■ ■■' ___ . ' :.. . *-'•: '•• S. D. Hennessy's Brandy .. ........ .. 50 Martell's Brandy,-, .. .. ... ■:•;• •• ° £ Geneva, JDKZ, large .. .. • ... -.4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small :.''.. .. • • 30 ;01d Tom, Booth's and and Burnett s ; ~. ~.. 4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum .. ' ...... 50 tounville's Whiskey '.. - '..-..; ..,'.. 4 0 -Champagne No. 2■• .:. ":■.•: ■- ■'. ■■' ■"': -..' '-..-'■ 5• 6; bhampagneNo. 2, pints.. ...,..,• ;....; ... 3; 0; Champagne, Jacquesbn's ~ ~.,,..,.; .., ,5- 0 t champagne, Jacqueson's, pints ....... ..' 3 0i laret, St. Julien .. .... .; ;;.i-"3 0| {(Australian Wines, very best brands•. .. .'- ... 3 ;.6 "ownsend's Sarsaparilla ..,. . ... .;.•••- :-...:6 0 j hglish Ginger Wine.. ..'".'.. . .. .. 3 0! tiglishCinnamon Cordials .-■ . : ... . ... a2 0; le and Porter, -London bottled, best brands ... 1., 3 • ./loEum, Brandiesj arid Whiskeys sold by the gallon;: erproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. ? rm lssorted cases of the above made up for families; 'fff a picnic parties. ] 'liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers, j " Burton Ale on draught. j !, V j..'.'. " Termsf-_trictly Cash. 7 .... j >r __ s . ' ,:NIGH,TMAK :'A'[...'. '.['.', j ,s : re- \. ■ ■.. '.A-.—f. —~ iK.ti; - ;-:.',•:.., i nj:ii \ &JJ TOM ASd E AULDER, Nightman. { • I Night Soil removed from any.,part of the city" tabs. Earth-closets and Boxes supplied. Rubbish Vrds Cleaned on the shortest notice. Charges » Ibs I}om: Greyboundi Hotel, Queen street.



Hotels. JAMES' FA MILY HOTEL, '/';"' RDEN CRESCENT, (Late Royal Club ilouse,) Auckland. TnSITOTIS to Auckland, Commer- T cial Men, and others, will find all the comfort of a private residence in this Hotel combined with the well-known Quality. ni r: - : };■->- t ~,.'„' :._«.ui.e proprietors original Q.C.E. (established in J859) 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 Livery and Bajt Stabling. The proprietor, in soliciting a continuance of public patronage, pledges himself to spare neither trouble nor expense to promote the comfort of his patrons. Masonic Hotel, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. Under tho Management of Mrs Brown. FAMILIES can be accommodated 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 rur until 11 o'clock p.m. Drapery. THE FOLLOWING- BARGAINS Aye now on View at McLACHLAN'S, 214, QUEEN STREET, Tapestry Carpets, best quality (slightly damaged), from Is Od per yard Horrocks' A, 30 inches (slightly damaged), 4i}d B, 32 „ (perfect), 7kl A, 30 „ (perfect), Od Double-width Grey Sheeting, Is Single-width Grey Calico, 3_d One bale 11-4 Blankets (slight.; damaged), 18s Od One case Superior Chintz, <is i)d per dozen ■ One case Good Prints, Od per yard Folt Squares, all sizes, from 10s. A NEW STOCK OF SUMMER MILLINERY, CLOTHING, AND GENERAL DRAPERY, Wow ready fo» inspection. McLACHLAN'S, QUEEN.S T R B B T. W POSSENISKIE __ CO., CLOTHIERS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS, Beg most respectfully to inform their patrons and tho public that in order to meet the requirements of the times they have been induced to open a WHOLESALE & RETAIL OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, which will be' conducted on the strictest principles of . ECONOMY, and 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, and are now making up every descrip tion of .Clothing from the newest and best goods ob tainable 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 them will be made up on the premises and stamped with the name and address of the firm. 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 will insure to their customers a style and fit not .to-be surpassed in Auckland. In conclusion W. P. & Co. hope that by assiduity to their business, and strict attention to the wants of their customers, they will obtain a continuance of that patronage which they will ever employ their best to deserve. Inspection of the stock is invited. , ' The attention :of -the. public is requested to the following list of prices:— . ■ . ; '■.■'' Tweed Paget Suit, from £3 3s upwards ~',.;. Tweed Sac Suit, from £2 17s Od Tweed Trousers," from- 18s Gd . Tweed; Galatea Jackets, from 36s Sjlk.Mixed Suits, from £4 4s . Evening Dress Suits,; from £6 Os, superfine ' Black Pagets, from £2 2s'' ck Trousers, from £1 ss.- • BROWN, BARRETT AND CO., HIGH STREET, : JE_AYE, on Sale, ex. New Arrivals, ]~.'.:A,,,. : In First-rate Condition, i '■....: ' ' , , EX CITY .QF AUCKLAND, 38 cases 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 ;.,..'.; 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 Meats 5 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Fish and Paste 3 cases Morton's Fish and Paste 7 cases Solaza, Baraca Juice, and f ipe Liquorice 3 eases Nutmegs (finest) .. . :,.,.; 2 bales Cinamon (finest) .: .. ; , ,-.. • ~,•: b bales Cloves (finest) •: I bale Mace (finest) . 2T casks bleached and unbleached Jamaica Ginger 14 casks. Carraways and Canary Seed ... , ; ; ,$)• '. 12 casks Lump Tapioca , .i. ,V:,-;..... ex bulwark;,..•■'•-. ; 20 cases Keiller's Marmalade •"'., ■;_!: j;, , 20 cases Keiller's Assorted Confectionery, 7 .. 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 ,5 oases French Prunes, 21b-bottles ..EX GLENHUNTLY, • 10 cases West India Arrowroot: i 10 casesi Morton's Assorted Essences 0 cases Crosse and Blackwell's Curry Powder 6 cases Morton's Curry Pow.der. ' We are continually in receipt of New Goods in the various lines,of our business from the best home and neighbouring markets, BROWN, BARRETT, & CO.



■I — lililll-H 111 iTI 111 II l>7-IHIIIM MHI-W llllll—l_»lll—l-lll—MH—' Education. MISS NO EM AN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the last five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes-street. Tho North Shore attended. MODERN LANGUAGES. TNSTRUCTION given in French or JL German, by a foreigner.—lnformation may De obtained from P. Ma.cßa.lS,' Esq. Head Master. Auck land College and Grammar School, or at the office of Miscellaneous. NOTICE. TO PRIVATE FAMILIES AND OTHERS. CORDIAL AND LIQUEUR MANUFACTURER. T WEND ALL specially invites at '#' ten tion to his Gin'oeu Beer) which is of the most superior quality, and froe 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. Cordials and Cider of the finest description. Sarsaparilla equal to the American article. Vinegar, of best strength, white or brown. Orders Delivered in. any tart of Auckland. Address: — 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, Oil, the very firmest cured and spiced Beef, &c, from the Three Kings Meat Preserving Works. A. DORNWELL. FIRE-Pr.OOF SAFES. FOR SALE, a Consignment of Price's celebrated Fire-proof Safes, various sizes, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, EX NEBRASKA, :'' LARG-E American Pea. Nuts for PLANTING. H. LIPSCOMBE, Tasmanlan Seed Warehouse. WOOL PRODUCE, &c. THE Undersigned will make Cash Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned o their care for shipment to England. L. D. NATHAN _ CO., SHORTLAND STREET, Auckland. OH CAS EvS ASSO RT E D _-/V' GERMAN TOYS, direct from Vienna, Now Landino ex Queen Bee. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Shortland street A UCKLAND R A CE S. JANUARYI & 2, 1873. BATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ALL HANDS. A-HOY! TURN OUT AND WASH YOURSELVES. TBE SOLID-ROCK BATH is in Commission. Sept. 28, 1872. Bir Appointment to His Royal Hiohness the. Duke op Edinburgh, and His Excellency Sir G. F. Bo wen. •-. ' RH. BARTLETT, Photographer, • corner of Queen and Wellesley treets, Auckland. • . ;.. .■ ...*;'. MRS. P O RB. (Late of Queen-street), MI LLIN ER, &c. ~ ... UPPER. QUEEN-STREET , . . (Late Russell's Boarding House). Weoding and Mourning Orders Executed; ... Ladies' own Materials made up. OaA, DUKE OF EDIN BQRGH O\J -tj: TIES, worth 2s Od; being sold at Is 6d at the .City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-streeti ■ £j TR A W BIS RRI ES! tD STRAWBERRIES I STRAWBERRIES ! VAUXHALL gardens,. NORTH SHORE. For Pic-nic Parties and Pleasure-seekers this place of amusement stands unrivalled on the Shore. MONEY TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, on Land, on Houses, on Mining, and other Shares. Motgages effected.-rv-F. W. Stevens, Queen-street. T OO X! L O OK! LOJ3K! , STRAWBERRIES :&,CREAM. ; R. ALLISON _ Begs to announce that he has opened the WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, wliere visitors to the North Shore will find welcome shelter from the sun, and Unequalled Fruit combined with Prime Cream. • /QF Only One Hundred Yards from New Wharf, Beach Road. : : 13 OSES! /ROSES! ROSES!!; .Now ready for Sale a choice lot of ROSES in POTS : also on view now and during the season, STANDS of ROSE BLOOMS, from E. Lippiatts's unrivalled collection of over 300 varieties, affording intending; purchasers an opportunity of choosing those they like: and ordering plants for delivery in autumn. R. B A T'RD, VICTORIA' SEED STORES, Jtfest Union Bank qt Australia, .\..,;':_^.-vv?^i_D_aK_n___n_____n__H_H__H_B_BH_l



Groceries. pHO IC E TEAS, .OF THE FINEST QUALITY, JUST RECEIVED, And Sold at the usual prices, as under: T_iAS ron the MILLION! Quality, purity, and flavour combined I Per lb No. 1, Congou Tea ~ ~ 2 0 No. 2, Very Good Tea .. .. .... 2 6 No. 3, Fine Rich Pekoe 3 0 No. 4, Finest .. .. .. .. .* ..3 6 All of which, being a combination of many rare "Black Teas, cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. Six pounds of No. 2 Tea, 14s 6d ; six pounds of No. 3, 16s 6d. We call attention our LARGE STOCK of GENERAL GROCERIES, selected expressly for our retail family trade, which will be sold according to our well-known niotto—" Small Profits and Quick Re turns.". '.'.':.- Ir: | THE QUALITY AND PRICE OF OUR GOODS ARE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. What Harm to Look and Judge. j EREN C H _. C 0., IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, i THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. IT ~A ~R R I S' FINE ART DISTRIBUTION. ~;;..; i,.j .: -, ~' :.-!i -: . ■■• -r- 'i*f-I :• -: j *"' OIL PAINTINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGR APHS, &c., IN SPLENDID GILT FRAMES ; , , • : -': ,':■.: ; :: ; ■■.-. ' - -:-i ■. ' ~':-' ll'/ft'l ■ . 200 Subscribers at 10s. Each. ALL PRIZES. NO BLAN TC S. TO BE DRAWN FOR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1872. PRIZES NOW ON VIEW IN THE SHOW ROOM :> :, ' .. AT .: • - '::■■":;. 0 A YEN DISH HOUSE, J . . QUEEN-STREET,- . , ; " :. j j (Opposite Durham-street).. Gr EOR G E W. OWEN, ■ wholesale:.: grocery •■ll, Queen- Street, Auckland; : r r; ■:■ J npO Reduce Stocks will sell at the following Prices from this date :— rCii A Large Stock of Teas, from_- per lb : '■ 6 : IGO gunnies Sydney Co.'s No. 1 Sugar; sjd • i ;; ~ 50 kegs Honolulu Sugar, from 4d I f"!C if.HJ 1' . 9C» cases Pickles, each 3 dozen.from 9s 6d!i 11 j , ; : 40 casks Finest Currants, __d, :-. i'a'jo) > . . 55 cases Fresh Salmon, 13s.per dozen: ::' ; ; ;•-, r. 40. ~, Corn Flour, from s^d per lb , -' : ..;. j .120 „ White and Blue; Starch, 4Jd per.lb,.,.- i 200, reams .White., Grey, And Brovyn Paper, f rom 4\A 90 gross Harper Twelvetrees'. Soap Powder, 8s 6d ; .80 boxes Auckland Soap, from 20? .' ■' ...,,, i. 70 cases B. & B.s Plaid Vestas ; very cheap ~ . "V 20 „■ '~, ' ' 250 '~ |'~ „'j .' J 700 1,.', Kerosene to arrive'per Polar Star '' 40 boxes' Clothes Pegs ',' .' ;' >li! 2 tons Whiting ' '. ';' '. ■■ '■:25 ■'„' Finest Salt ; ■";::--';-' _ ■'' "■ '•'"-' ■; 'I-. 70 j ars: Rennets -'• ;'■ 7-' - '-' ;'•''-. j Also, large Stocks _f all descriptions br Groceries, &c. (See Handbills.) .■•. CHRISTMAS CAKE FOR ALL CLASSES OF THE; COMMUNITY! . Being possessed of two important qualities : ,','.'_. RICHNESS AND. CHEAPNESS. 0 WOOD WARD is determined to • give the public ah opportunity of purchasing a GOOD CAKE from 9d per ib and upwards. . . j j Our. large Cake trade the year round, and the im merise demand at Christmas affords sufficient piroof 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 vpI.'a REFRESHMENT ROOM for their; convenience; with all kinds of temperance drinks, &c, •• j .':.•• Note the Address : ' •: .:. ..-.v.,i ■ 250, QUEEN STREET, •:.; Directly Oppositethe Roval • Italian Circus.; TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERS : . AND OTHERS. T>HE undersigned are Cash Pur-; chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL,[ TALLOW, Etc., Etc., at highest market rates, in any; quantity. , . . ' 7_. j Consignors1 direct \vill have prompt and Immedia"' > Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.; |0_ j V'->i - - IRELAND5 BROS 7, '{; ■> | TANNERS AND LEATHER MANVFACTP W



Coffee. ■- — - - , -. , - m New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. ... Established 1864.] ........ „ > _. 0- As* Have on; Hand and for Sale:—• Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond ansl duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 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 -■''-■-'■" .Mustard, Colman's Hb, lib, and 71b tins - •> Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell'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 Ginger do do : do g. 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 tinfoil packets v. Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial; ' -: '.'■: '7 D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS . *VYNDHAM STREET. AUCKLAND. ■ Drapery. PRED. LOVEROCK AND CO Are now Showing Fresh Opened 7: '•,- NEW SUMMER GOODS New Dresses, Prints, and Muslins, :__i^JrJfl«--'* i;r'~J ~~17""^ ~ ■"_■■:■'■■' t NEW DRAPERY Cheap Calicoes and Linens. ' Mosquito Nets. ",,..•' An Extensive Assortment o NEW LACE OOODS, Collars, Ties, and Sets, ~' ' HOSIERY, STAYS, & GLOVES, Sunshades and Umbrellas. .. ' MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING !".! ....■- Reduced 25 per cent* . ; '':':;;h.A:tsV__.,.c.a.;es;'- ---■, ./ <r-.- To Half-price.'': '■''' NEW TIES, COLLARS AND SHIRTS.'- 1 FRED. LOVEROCK & 00:, CITY HALL, ■ ■;■. ' ;," fM'j Q U EE N 'S TREE T. "OPEN THIS DAY. j£ •;■ y?,l'i: nl:j : l$Mollis Having Removed to those Extensive and' Central l' .',' ',■.-•'<■ A, ,-.-••. Premises . ■ >;_'Oi) ,1 ■ '.f ' ~. : 130, :! , QUEEN-STREET. 71- " ' (FORMERLY NEWMAN AND EWEN'S) i him . JUST OPENED A _'; ",' ';.":'.{"VERY CHOICE ASSO_iT_iENTi - > :'-' A '-■■ ■ -'of SPRING AND. SUMMER DRAPERY, « CLOTHING, ■-"r':"':!:;;; : ; ;";HATS;:ANb::CAPS S ',';,7:.^;;, i : MILLINERY AND BABY WARES. SHOW ROOMS ON THE GROUND FLOOR Inspection respectfully solicited. ;; 130, QUEEN STREET,,;; . (Next Lipscombe's, Seedsman). .CHRISTMAS ! ; CHRISTMAS.'!. ' U.S.N.Z. & A.. FRUIT DEPOT,':AND AT FIJIAN HOUSE, QUEEN STREET." .. ..-. :.....■• [j!_ j ••• ;(.'• • ■■' ' rfl :;■ 'j: > .; ~ ' .";" "A }A.A. : ... ' ■'■•:. ■' '':■'• ■■'■''•■'■•■■ < : TUST i ARRIVED, ex Glenhu^tly, _P, from London;' a'fine'shipment of. Ail N:-E-W- P R"U- N E S For the Christmas holidays. • '■■'■''Y- ;• Also, a fine shipment of ..'7 i&_ REAL SPANISH OLIVES., Also," :. ■' '.'■'. '/• NEW WALNUTS,. NEW-BARCELONA ' '" '"'v:NUTS,' ALMONDS^-',:, 1 ma-. ' And a fine lot of New Figs and West Indian Dates, to ._...... _,_...,_.-.„— —•- --■- -•-*an_ve. *" Jnst arrived, a shipment of the finest " + . ;•; 7-.BANANAS, h The only house in Auckland for the Genuine AMERICAN ICE DRINKS. >a;a: ;-AA A.rr7T—iA-A prp STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM D ; AZLY. PRICE—ONE SHILLING^ REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC , household,,guid.e;> t , .'."", A '■-'... -. ",AU_.. .7 -fa STR ANGERS' VADE MEC'UM / "aa'-a For 1873. 7 / A'^A:; £ WE beg to intimate that wear/ engaged in the compilation of ah Almanac fJ!Z he Province of Auckland for the year 1873;. whjßh will be issued early .^December of the present'yeMt Without reflecting on any previous productions'j n this special field of literature, we believe that/\*a___, produce a,work that will meet the wants"d_rt_ e residents..!- the city and province to an extentJnot vet attained by any local Almanac. • It is _otiaurfw___v?t.o define the points on which our Almanac wil/ base its claims to supersede other local Almanacs, bjtt we feel confidence in promising that it wiU find itfe way _ n _ o more households and offices,,und,more"n warty- attain to the cbfrec. Ideal of aProvincial1 "Bookf" Almanac than anything, of the kind that has j/efbeen "sub mitted to the public of Auckland;' :: 7:.-. ..-■:■ , -,7v~ The ififdrination contained will be/extensive and carefully compiled, and the 'literary '4 portion of the work will be executed in a manner th_t wiU satisfy the most fastidious, while our extensive 4nd varied assort ment of new- and-ornamental'type*,'aJh'd'^Hie advantages of our steam printing machinery / will. enable us to produce a volume that: for neatn^fes' and cheapness is not likely, to be equalled in the /district. - ■ ,•-.:,', 1 We. can therefore confidently 7recommend' tijis i Annual as' affording-' the besti ddvertising'-'medium. i Although the first year,of Issueritha numerous agencies : and correspondents of the EvtfainQ.Star will provide, a • medium for bringing the /work "immediately",into ! contact with residents>l_.--fey part of the' proviiice, , and, as f*r a* >»ay he practifcable, liv. other parte of th> . colony. "' ' ' '/ J ~";, Mb, H. Ridings iUtU«_o„ly person author.B-*fb coUect ftdY«»i»«a»-ntß i / A "7. REED & BRETT,