The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 626."]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



BED BOOT. H. FUGATE "DEGS to inform his numerous customers and tho public generally, that, owing to large and increased Stock to hand per Hero, and Chile, and Taranaki, amounting in all to £3,000 WORTH OE BOOTS AND SHOES, Of Evebx Possible Desceiption, he means to give his customers and the public the benefit by selling at the lowest pos sible LIVING- PEOFIT. H. F. knows the wants of the public, having been serving them now for 20 years, and accordingly imports from none but first-class houses, thus feeling that ONE TRIAL is suffi cient to prove the quality of his Goods, which have ever been found to give complete satis faction. He would also remind COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS that ho supplies wholesale at his usual large discount allowed bob cash. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, OE MONEY RETURNED. iPj Note the Address : — jj^ H. FUGATE, BED BOOT, IMMEDIATELY OPPO SITE THEATEE EOYAL, Queen steeet, AND AT Owen Street, Geaha_:stown, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSES. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BEGS to intimate to the country settlers, and the public generally, that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS as Saddler and Harness Maker in those premises lately occu pied by Mr. Kennedy, Saddler, Queen-street, opposite the old Marketplace, where he hopes, by prompt attention to business, and reasonable charges, to merit a share of public support. W.S.J, feels that he is in a position to supply the wants of the public, having a constant and regular shipment of Goods from . the best houses in England, and would call particular attention to his first consignment, jier Countess of Kintore,' which is opening in first-»class condition, a quality of Goods rarely imported. Note the address—ls4, Queen- street. EOSEBANK NURSERY, Foot op Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS 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. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A. G O L D lE, ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. FOE NEW" TEAR'S GIFTS, BUY 4\ M. McLACHLAN'S £2 18s. 6d. QILK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN,! 214, QUEEN STREET. f



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having farther engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff :ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fib and finished style cannot he equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFIIS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not compelled at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.



PRESENTS! PRESENTS! PRESENTS ! FOR ALL AGES, At Harris's, Cavendish House, SHOETLAND STEEET. PRESENTS in Dolls, Toys, Perfumery, Picture Books, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Chess and Draughts, Backgammon, Bezigere Chameleon Tops, Friction Tops, Humming Tops, Tea Sets, Dinnor Sets, Kitchon Sets, Parlor Sets, Bedroom Sets, Bath room Sets. CHEISTMAS TETSE OENAHENTS. Toy Picture Books, Handsome Bound Present Books, Photographic _lbums, Church Service and Prayer Books, Meerschaum and Briar Root Pipes, Tobacco and Tobacoo Pouches, Choice Cigars. Please note the Address : CAVENDISH HOUSE, SHOETLAND STEEET, Nearly Opposite the Post Office. MR. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield Steeet. Artificial Teeth, from one to a full set. PAINLESS TEETH EXTRACTION. TON SO N GARL I Of, • SHaIBEBEOKEE, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, Contractor, & c , Goods cleared and delivered from ships on tho shortest notice. Ballast supplied.



DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, S. A N J) J. E. VAILE WILL CONTINUE TO CLEAR OUT THE STOCK f GENERAL AN D °*E AN C V DRAPERY, AT THE NATIONAL MART, AT A STILL FURTHER REDUCTION ON THEIR FORMER VERY LOW PRICES, Which have given such General Satisfaction to their Numerous Customers. An Inspection will prove tho fact that these Goods are, at least, Fifty Per Cent below the Regular Town Price. THIS SWEEPING REDUCTION Is made to facilitate the Closing of the Pjje_iis.es Early in January. Tho Stock of Men's and Youths' Clothing, Boys' Knickerbocker Suits &c, recently opened up at tho CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, 9 6 & 98, QUEEN-STREET, Directly Opposite tho National Mart, is the Cheapest and most Comprehensive in town, and has been marked down through the past week specially to meet tho requirements of the present Ecstivo Season. s. & j.~r7~vaile. ■ Corner of Queen and Wyndliam Streets, and 9G and 98, Queen Street. , RELINQUISHING THB BUSINESS!!! (AS PER EORMER NOTICE). ALL THE NEW GOODS, NOW OPENING EX "CHILE," To R. HOBBS' own order, will be sold off at LOW RATES, R. H.s object being to clear out as soon as possible*, 18, CASUS OF NEW GOODS, EX " CHILE," Consisting of, — Ladies' and G-ents' Cambric Handkerchiefs Ilorrockses and Crewson's Calicoes Black Lustres and Real Alpacas White and Buif Window Hollands Black Coburgs and Grenadines 8-4 G-reys, Selisias, Forfar Mixed Q-ambroons Men's and Boys' AVhito 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 cheap line of Women's White Cotton Hose. f Black and Colored " Tom Thumb" and " Regent " Ties Boys' Brown Drill " Zouave" Knickerbocker Suits rh § „ Eancy Tweed " Zouave" and " Danish" Knickerbocker Suits {2 g ~ Blue Twilled „ „ „ „ £4 „ Eancy Leopold Suits U I „ and Youth's Black Cloth " Zouavo" Suits HP » Brown Holland „ „ O o j „ Eancy Angola W A I ,1 » Tweed and Melton" Danish aud " Zouavo" Suits V \\ „ Blue Serge " Sailors" and '• Garibaldi" Suits OQ „ and Youth's Mixed Diagonal Tweed Trousers, with side seams and cross pockets H g „ „ „ with Cross Pockets and Spring Bottoms O A case or two of Gent's New Clothing in Black and Colored Fancy Cloth Suits, &c, as samples. HH ,_, N.B.—ln addition to the above, R. 11. has one of the largest and best Stocks of Drapery and (__ Clothing in Auckland, all of which will be sold at a great sacrifice. R , Fol BS , UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS.



MEDICAL. NOTICE of eemoyal. MR. A. M. WILLIAMS BEGS to inform his Friends and Patrons, that ho has Rem®ved his Dispensary from Hobson street (where ho has been for the last six years) to 215, Queen street, opposite the City Hall. December 22. MRS. M, JOHNSTONE IS now Clearing Out, at a great reduction, her Stock of Millinery and Drapery, to make room for a shipment of foreign goods daily expected. Shortland street, opposite Winks and Hall's. SUMMER FASHIONS: THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimw mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Steeet. THE undersigned has always on hand :— First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Obanges and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charg<_. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM.



SINGER'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 ; 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. PBICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland. street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs exeouted promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and. bobbins always on hand. 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 b_ th sides j 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, Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand.



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, AT MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN STREET. mH E LA ;R GEST STOCK OE FANCY 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 TJNPEECEDENTEDLY LOW PEICES- 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 yet imported into the colonial market. We have now open, and ready for sale :— Tea and Coffee Sets, Tea Pots Butteb Coolebs, Sugae Basins Cake and Caed Baskets Candlesticks Both Pillar and Chamber Biscuit Boxes Cbuet and Pickle Fbames Spoons, Foeks, Centees, &c. ROGEBs' AND HaBBISON BeOTHEES* Supeeiob Table and Pocket Chi le by Meeeschaum and Wooden Pipes Cigae Cases, Tobacco Jabs Lock Stitch Sewing- Machines With or without Tables Musical Boxes and New Musical Instruments The New Poloeama and Geaphoscope, Pronounced by the English Press as the greatest optical delusion of the age Gold Bbooches, Eabeings, 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 Jewelleey An immense assortment to select from. 600 Wobkboxes, filled complete, from 5s each 250 Wbiting Desks, from 4s each 720 Photogbabhic Albums, from Is each 300 Ladies' Fitted Companions, from 2s 6d each 2,750 Ladies' and Gents' Pubses, 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 Lustbes, from 12s 6d to 100s per pair 100 Pairs Toilet BottleSi from 2s pair 500 Silvered Glass Goblets, at Is 6d each 200 Clocks, from 10s to 100s each 750 Concebtinas of the latest designs, from 7s 6d to 100s each 600 Dozen Crying, China, Wax, and Leather Dolls, from 6d 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 ; the entire comprising an assortment which is universally acknowledged unequalled in the Southern Hemisphere. The Proprietor of MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR takes this oportunity of thanking the public of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal support that has been awarded him during the past six years, and begs to intimate that owing to that extensive patron age he 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. J Goods delivered dailj in any part of tho town and suburbs, '■



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS SPECIAL NOTICE. HEKRICH KOHN, JEWELLER, ETC., QUEEN STREET, T>EGS to draw the attention of tho public to a quantity of CHRIST.-AS PRESENTS (received ex mail), specially selected for this season of the year. These Goods will be found unsurpassed in beauty, design, and workmanship: To meet the times, and to place it within the reach of everyone desirous of making pres sents, H.K. has determined to dispose of these ;goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— HEKEtICH 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, Queen-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 6d. PER LB. All General Groceries sold at the lowest pbice. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered <g__T Remembee the Addbess: — FRENCH & CO., FAMILY' GROCERS, The People's Tea Warehouse, 252, Queen-Street, (Corner of Wakefield-street, Auckland.) ESTABLISHED, 1860. AUCKLAND CONSUMERS' TEA COMPANY. LIST OF PRICES. FINE SOUCHONG ... ... 3s Od Kaisow Congou 2s 6d Good Strong Family do 2s Od CHRISTMAS FRUITS. Figs Is 4dper box Muscatels, 10 to Is per lb Good Eleme Raisins, 6d to 6_d per lb Fine Patras Currants, 6d to 6£d per lb All kinds of Grocsries equally cheap. E. O. N IC HO LIS,* 215, Queen street, , JL (Immediately opposite the City Hall.) DEVONPORT, NOitTH SHORE. EDUCATION. MR. HENRY WORTHINGTON (Trained and Certificate Master) of the Devonport District School, has vacancies for a few Boarders. The course adopted by Mr Worthington ensures to all pupils a sound Commercial Education. Terms on application. The Members of the -singing classes are informed that the meetings will be resumed on January 9tb, 1873.