Printed and published by the proprietors, Geoboe McCullach Reed, of City Road, and Henbx Bbett, of Jermyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, in the city of Auckland, New Zealand.— Tuesday, January 9,1872. B ««—„____ . . ~maa%

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1872.

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TO CONNOISSEURS IN WHISKY!! TUST ARRIVED A FEW QR-CASKS JOHN JAMESON & SONS' CELEBRATED DUBLIN WHISKY, 42s per case ; 21s per gallon. > ■ Also, — KINAHAN'S L.L. DELICIOUS PINE APPLE WHISKY, 45s per case ; 22s 6d per dozen. To Be Had Only At JAMES OLDHAM, Wine and Spirit Merchant, High-Steeet, Auckland. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STREET, BEGS to inform his customers and the public generally that he has just received A LARGE .SHIPMENT OF S (JMMER BOOTS, Consisting of— LADIES' KID BOOTS, various kinds, from 7s 6d LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANVAS SLIPPERS; elastic fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIRL'S KID BOOTS CHILDRENS' FANCY PATENT ELAS TIC BOOTS The whole of which (together with the other stock) will be sold at extremely low pbioes, to meet the times. N.B.—All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STREET. NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING OF EVERY DE« SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS IN Silk and Flannel; and a Large Stock of WHITE SHIRTS, Now selling at and under the Wholesale Pbices FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 10s 6d HAVARD COATS, 16s 6d. Inspection solicited. R. W. DTSO N, 220, QUEEN-STREET, COENEB OP WeLLESLEY-STEEBT, (Opposite United Service Hotol.) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS FOR THE LADIES AND CHILDREN. THE undersigned has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of SUMMER DRESSES, Including Grenadines, from 1 s per yard, worth double Choice Printed Muslins, B£d per yard worth Is. Lustres and Fancy Dresses, Plain and Brocaded in great variety BLA.CK and COLOURED SILKS The whole of which have been imported direct, and will be quitted under wholesale prices to effect a speedy clearance. R. W. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Qdeen-tbeet, Corner of Wellesley-street CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS FOR THE BABIES. A SPLENDID Assortment of CHRISTENING ROBES, FROCKS, PELISSES, SQUARES, &c, &c, &c. A large stock of SATIN HATS AND HOODS Just Opened, And to be sold by the Single Article at Wholesale Pbices. Baby Linen and Ladies' Clothing Thompson's Glove-fitting Corset Ladies in attendance in the Show Room, R. W. DYSON, 220, Queen-street, Opposite We United Seyyice Hotel. ' * ' . ■ • "'



JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he (rusts, will secure a fair share of public patronage," in quantities|of not less than two gallons:— WINES— Port and Sherry, 255, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s Gd, 123 6d, and 153 per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 403 per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood). 20s to 22s 6d per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ALES AND STOUT— English vand Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s Der gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove tfte advantages offered by James Oldham, High streot, Auckland: P.S.—Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND AND ITS VICINITY. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST REALISE. J. SUIT H, BEING determined to clear out the whole of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GREAT SACRIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on the way direct from LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by an inspection, the immense reduction everything has un dergone. The public, having known J.S.s dislike to advertisements or puffs of any description, will need no further invitation. J. S"m"i TH, 23 0, QUEEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COEEEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] D STEPHENSON AND CO • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja wa, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Poppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in ilb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Coleman's Jib, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in Jib and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 7lb tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do 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 Spico, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemoa and Assorted Essonces Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. "NEW CALEDONIA" WHOLESALE AND BETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COBNEE OF SYMONDS«BTREET AND KARANGA HAPE ROAD. Pbivate Enteance :—Symonds-stbeet. ! LIST OF PRICES.— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle, small 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle, small 2s Greenless and Colville Campbleton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d per bottle, small bottle 2s < Dunville'a Whisky, 4s per bottle, small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6s per hot tie, small bottle 2s Rum, 3s per bottle, small bottle Is 6d ] Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle Sherry Wine from 4s to 5s per bottle, small do 2* Port Wine from 3s to 5s 6d per bottle; small do, 2s English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle The above bottled on the premises: In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessey's, Martell's, Three Dagger, Hines', Associated Vineyard Brandy, all at 5s per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne No 2, 6s 6d per bottle Champagne No 2 (small), 3s and 4s per bottle Claret, from 3s to 4s per bottle Tcwnsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 3d per bottle Reduction made by taking a dozen op the Above. Terms Strictly Cash—No Exception. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRI I mgr



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! * H. ATKINS WILL SELL DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWER PRICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Fbee and without Chaege for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amount of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they may select, of not loss Talue than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate solection will be freely offered: Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, ar.d Scarves. Baskets aro placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods plaoed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goods be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but^as before stated, every decsription or DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, 30LD AT THE YBBY LOWEST PBIOE IN AUCKLAND. N.B.—These Discount Goods are freely Dffered as an expression of the appreciation by E.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN.



THE CHEAP OUTE: FOR ALL NEXT THE THEATRE ROYAL, 4 J . L TTTISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIENI EASHIONABLI COMBINE CHEAP That he has Just Opei GALATEA JACKETS, PAGET CO; Trousers and Vests,'both single and dou the comin CHILDREN'S, BOYS', 1 Iv all the newest styles, and all All descriptions of Tailoring, < etc., clone on' fUgl* Note the Addeess: — J . L 3 TAILOR AND Next the Theatre Royal, BY APPOINTMENT TO His Royal Highness the Duke op Edinbuboh and His Excellency Sib G. F. Bowen. R. H. BARTL ET T, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. DELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY AND SUBURBS. (Loose or in bags) AT REDUCED RATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 PAPERHANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kindß of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrive per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' 6 cases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c Viotobia-Stbeet. Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows, viz : At the Coal Yard, screened Coal 24b per ton Unscreened do 22s „ Slack do 17s „ From the hulk Cantero 20s „ By order of tho Directors. J A GILFILLAN, Secretary. BONES! BONES!! BONES ! ! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Frooman's Bay Bone Mills. HOTEL. VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. Firat-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcock's & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. SEA-BATHING. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on all sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmer. Tickets for one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A Bingle bath £0 0 3 An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sundeys excepted. For tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen street. BAZAAR OMNIBUSSES. Time Table. Leave Auckland— Leave Onehunga— 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Noon 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Noon 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Howiok 'Busses —For Auckland at 8 a.m. for Howiok at 3 p.m. A coach will leave Auckland on Saturday, at 8.30 p in, and special coaches at Onehunga to wait the arrival of steamers day and night. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables: Horses bought and sold on commission. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. p. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor, Queen street. >3 fer*&*«



ITTING EMPORIUM CLASSES, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. ► ■ '■' '■■— E V V 3S, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF 3 CLOTHING, D WITH 'NESS, ied out a choice lot of ITS, SACK & WALKING COATS, ble-breasted, to match, iv all materials for g Season. [n~D YOUTHS' SUITS, . at Prices to Meet the Times. Cleaning,* Altering, Repairing, the Premises. 3 VY, OUTFITTER, Queen street, Auckland. MOUNT EDEN. BJUILDING SITES. MARKET GARDENS. SMALL FARMS. An opportunity now offers that cannot occur again, of obtaining VOLCANIC LAND, near to town by a good road. Eighteen Lots, from 2f acres to 4 acres each. Terms Easy, Apply to HENRY PARTINGTON, Queen street. MR. C. W. SANDERS, Homoeopathic Pbactitionee. York Terrace, Grey street. Consulting Rooms and Pharmacy, Shortland street, opposite the Post Office. [a caed.] CHARLES PALME ;R, Deatjghtsman. Office: —Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order, NOTICE. NIGHTMLN.— A. FLETCHER begs to inform tho Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Scoats, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds Btreofc. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. SWETE, SCOTT, & CO., SHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, &c, Vuloan Lane, Auckland ; and at Owen street, Grahamstown, Thames. A W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Qbeen-Stbeet. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo cured Bacon. N.B.—Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the oolonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. DO °- 2 THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUEACTUREK, 168, QUEEN-STREET, opposite the Old Market Place. /^VN SALE— XTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeys Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles Central Italys Thames Gas Shares Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokers. 60, Queen street. QN &ALE— XTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS, Sharebroker. No 10, Insurance Buildings; WANTED THE FOLLOWING GOLD MINING SHIRES- Caledonian Thames Tookeys Otago Bank of New Zealand Gas Shareß Shares &c. J. M, LENNOX, (Late of High street) 37, QUEEN STREET Next to the Insurance Buildings. I



TUST RECEIVED, FROM SYDNEY, EX "CITY OF ADELAIDE," A CHOICE LOT OF PINE APPLES, APRICOTS, CHERRY PLUMS, BANANAS, NAVAL ORANGES, AND WEST INDIAN DATES, AT U.S.N.Z. AND A. ERUIT DEPOT, QUEEN STEEET, Opposite the Bank op New Zealand. AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF. QUEEN-STEEET WHARF. R. MOO RE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Stibits op Fibst Qualitx. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Gingor Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quaits Australian Wbite and Red Wine August 4 .. .. 012 15 v j.,(ii ii v . September 2 .. 370 940 10 0 2,0-13 2 0 29 .. 529 1,403 10 0 3,952 19 10 October 27 .. GS2 853 0 0 2,381 510 November 27 .. 444 477 3 12 1,330 1 8 December 22 .. 212 109 11 0 478 19 7 „ ....^jjiiun „<m ~i^iu u,na qr-casKß. R.M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. RICE, COCOA, CURRANTS, &c. I\7\ 7 6 cases Homoeopathic Cocoa 60 gross Day and Martin's Blacking Split Peas, Arrowroot, &c Landed this day from City of Adelaide. Also, 125 boxes Belmont Candles 60 barrels Currants 30 tons Fine Stowed Salt Landed from City of Auckland and Chile- GEO W OWEN, 11, Queen street. December 22,1871. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED, ALTERED, REP AIRED, and PRESSED, at HARWOOD'S, TAILOR, Fbom Melboubne, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. CHARLES SUTTON, SODA-WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Ceescent. Gingeb Wine, Quinine Wine, Sabsapabilla, Everything made On the premises. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! DRAWN FROM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the U.N.Z. & A. ERUIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND THE Drinks manufactured by this famed apparatus are extensively used throughs out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, tho Marble Fountain supply ing seven different flavoured Drinks. The above being now in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronage of the Auckland publics and from the high estimation in which it is held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in this city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain" AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. The proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where tho public would do well to give the same a trial, as such cool and lefreshing Drinks cannot be purchased in ony other part of Auckland. The drinks are made from the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine Cream. The cream oan be flavoured to suit the most fastidious taste. Note tho Address— U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF. STRAWBERRIES ANeTcREAM DAILY ONE SHILLING.



NOW LANDING, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, BY THE UNDER SIGNED. KA CASES CURRANT 3 O\J 2 tons Loaf Sugar Teas, cs Faiping, chests and i«cbssts Lobsters, Sardines, |'s and :f's L ©v. White Lead, in 28ib and lib tins |;^v Lownde's Rum, 30 op ' Booth's Old Tom ' , »*,■/. Geneva, JDKZ . :|" > •."' Sultana Raisins, Eleme Pickles, Mustard 50 kegs Wire Nails, '2\ and l&in. OWEN & GRAPIAM. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AN"D EETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from Wellesley-street, Auckland. riST OF PRICES:— AUSTBALIAN WINES. White Verdeiiho ... ... 2 6 per bottle Red Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamond"^ Port and Coscns' Single £49 do Diamond Sherry, excel- I lent dinnor wines J Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry —very do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage 1851 ... ... 5 0 do Bulk Spihits. Hennessy's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greenlee an J Colvill's Cam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisky 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old I cm,—best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 4 0 do Assorted half-bottles of the above 2 0 do Jamaica Rum, —2nd quality 3, 0 do Case Spirits. Do Laage, Fils & Co, Cognac pint flasks ... 3 0 do Martell's and Hennessy's Brandy "... 5 6 do j Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do ■ Bernard's Old Tom 4 0 do Gin, JDKZ 5 0 do Do, small 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne No 2 6 0 do Do do, small 3 0 do Caret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Tovvnsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 10 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or lis per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can be obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Orders accompanied with Post-office orders punctually attended to. TERMS:—STRICTLY CASH. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND EETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY * IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT," begs to state that he has on hand a choice selection oesupebiob pobts, sheebies, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeiiho and Aus* tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Resiunebatiye Prices for Cash; LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. s. d; Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Da.'k Brandy 4 0 Greeiiless and Colville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky ... ... ... 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 3 6 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 The above are all bottled on tbe premises. IN CASE. Genuine Bbands. Per bottle. s D Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 0 Martell's Brandy ... ... ... 5 0 Geueva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 0 Duuville's Whiskey ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No 2 5 6 Champagne, No 2 piuts 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ..._ 3 0 Claret, St Julien "'3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 Townsend's Sarsa'parilla .., ~5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials ... ... 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ... ... .. it \ 3 Rum, Brandies; and Whiskeys sold bWf|s!•■--, gallon; overproof, warranted the sam<lfV | from bonded store. nfV Assorted cases of the above made u(T? families aud pic-nic parties. ' Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur* ' chasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH.