The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 633.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1872,

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIETS, AT MONTAGUE'S' FANCY IUZAAR, QUEEN STREET. mHE LARGEST STOCK op EANCY GOODS In the Australian Colonies to select from, all recently imported from England and the Continent, And which the Proprietor intends to offer to the public during the Holidays, at UNPRECEDENTED LT LOW PRICES To prevent disappointment, an early call is solicited by those desirous of inspecting our latest French and German Novelties, which are of a class superior to any yefc imported into the colonial market. We 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 Ceuet and Pickle Frames Spoons, Fokks, Centres, &c. Rogers' and Harrison Brothers' Superior Table and Pocket Cut lery Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigar Cases, Tobacco Jaes Lock Stitch Sewing Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical Instruments The New Polorama and Graphoscope, Pronounced by the English Press as the greatest optical delusion of the age Gold Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Necklets, Studs, Links, &c. All made in the Colonies, at greatly reduced prices 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 At/bums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s Gd each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Purses, from 6d to 10s each 1,800 Pairs Bohemian Glass and China Vases, many of them exquisitely painted, from 2s to 140s pair 325 Pairs Bohemian Glass Cut Lustres, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet Bottles, from 2s pair 500 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each 750 Concertinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 100s each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather Dolls, from 6(3 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 BAZ 1" 1R takes this oportunity of thanking the olic of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal support that has been awarded him during the past six years, and begs to intimate 'that owing to that extensive patron age ha has been induced to purchase largely of every description of Fancy Goods, in order to meet the wants of all classes. The trade supplied at a moderate advance on home cost. Goods delivered daily in any part of the town and suburbs,



GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON -TT>I_GS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, ho has determined at its expiration TO RELINQUISH HIS PRESENT BUSINESS, And will therefore hold an unusually CHEAP SALE Of all SUMMER GOODS during tho remainder of the present Season, The object being to effect a clearance, all new Goods will be sold at COST PRICE, and all other Goods at a great reduction. R. W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN STREF_T, Corner of Wellesley-street. SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. THE LEASE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PRICE, And all other Goods at an Immense Reduction. Come Early and Secure UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, For no reasonable offer will be refused. R. W. DYSON, 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel SIEGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent in Auckland province 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 their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment 5 each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell,- trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread can 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. PEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland. street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. ROSEBANK NURSERY, Eoot of Elagstafe Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STEAWBEKEY GAKDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begs to 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. Pleasaht Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A. GOLDIE, BOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK.STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. THE attention of Families wanting a good and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. 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 dress=making; will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for working, 8 pounds. | EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, I Auckland. f N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi j ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, ' springs, and oil ou hand.



a RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. EUETHEE REDUCTION XIST PBIOE. THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF FEBRUARY, When the Balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. EOR PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. s. & J. eTyaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S~AKD BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 So 98 Q,XJ^]E)I>T STREET,



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS!!! (AS PEE FOBMEE NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To 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 GOODS, EX « CHILE," Consisting of, — Ladies' and Gents' Cambric Handkerchiefs Ilorrockses and Crewson's Calicoes Black Lustres and Real Alpacas White and Buff Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-4 Greys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Gainbroons . Men's and Boys' White and Regatta 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 clieap line of "Vf omen's White Cotton Hose. r Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Regent " Ties m . Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits § >. Fancy Tweed " Zouave" aud •" Danish" Knickerbocker Suits go „ Blue Twilled {»_j „ Eancy Leopold Suits [Ij 8 „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouave" Suits H g „ Brown Holland ■ » >. O 0 J „ Eancy Angola £j p j „ „ Tweed and Melton "Danish and "Zouave" Suits % „ Blue Serge " Sailors" and '• Garibaldi" Suits g » and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets r* | „ „ „ with Cross Pockets aud Spring Bottoms O A case or two of Gent's New Clothing in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. N.B.—ln addition to the above, R. 11. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and Jl^lothing in Auckland, all of which will be sold at a great sacrifice. ™ r. ho~bbs- UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH AT MORE V ' 8 , 156, Q,UZlIi]_N" S T ZR, IE IE T. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE^~OLEAR OFF SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats / commencing at Is. lid each. All Half JPrice, Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from 4s. lid. | C-tshmcro Hoods, from ' ••• 3s q c \ Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, and Fancy Goods, — All Half Price ' Ladies' Chemises, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from ' 3s lid „ Drawers ~ ... , 2s. Gd. Muslin do., „ ... ..'.' '" s a 'iid' „ Skirts ~ ... 2s. lid. „ Crinolines ' ,',' „, ." | g iJJ' Ladies White Lustre Jackets, Richly Trimmed 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... n -ia.r ---500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... '*' "' "" "" '" yl' -r*"1 Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... "" '" '" "' ,M ™* "J „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... ~, ... '" '" '*" '" '" Z 9, \\°' „ Wool Dresses, from " "' '" f, 1. 1)' Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ■"' \\\ "* '" '" 7* • t\ a- With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Children's Wearj "all at Half Price ! !j' '*' °* FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MOEET'S, 156, QUEEN STREET. P.S.—Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises. t



I "*■■-. NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform tlie gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORINGS DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has taken i EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES in HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUT GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and fiuished style cannot bo equalled in tho 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 compell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. :■ • ' "' ■ i N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, _ A^E MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. ■ +*-.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS' SPECIAL NOTICE. HENRXCH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUEEN STREET, "DEGS to draw the attention of the publio 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 times, and to placo it within the reaoh of everyone desirous of making pros sents, U.K. has determined to dispose of these goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HENBICH KOHN, QUEEN STREET. THIS NEW YEAR ALL WHO DESIRE FINEST CURRANTS, RAISINS, GENERAL GROCERIES, AND CHOICE TEAS, All of which will be sold at PRICES that will give satisfaction, should call AT THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Quee_>t-Steeet, Auckland. TEAS EOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & CO. Invite special attention to their celebrated TEAS!!! No I—Congou Tea,.,. 2s Od per lb 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 THESE TEAS are a mixture of the finest 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 lb3 of Nos 3 and 4 Teas. FINEST CURRANTS AND RAISINS, AT 6p. PER LB. All General Groceries sold at the lowest price. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. &p° Remember the Address :— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS, The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Stbeet, (Corner of Wakefield-streefc, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA .COMPANY. LIST OF PRICES. FINE SOUCHONG ... y„ 3s Od Kaisow Congou 2s 6d Good Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS.. Figs Is 4d per box Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb Good Eleme Raisins, 6d to 6_,-d per lb Fine Patras Currants,. 6d to 6_,dper Jb All kinds of Groceries equally cheap. E. O. N ICHOLIS, 215, Queen* street, (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) NORTH SHO RE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHABE. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every hall-hour during the.day up to 11 p.m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel .has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with eTery comfort and convenience, be is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. ". The Billiard Room in fitted with one r of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY 13fch January, 1872,