I Printed and published by the proprietor*; ttio*e« \[« j. MoCtjllaoh Reed, of St. George' Bay,andH»ra* J Bkkxt, of Parnell, at their General Steam PnntlDl / Office, WFndham-rtreet, In the City of Aocfclw* { New Z<Mlud :— i I Tuksday/Jamtjabt 6, 1875 j

m% EVENING STAE, WI&PAY. JAfItTAKt 5, 18*5.



|j| Drapery [ - CO 1 !•■■ 8- » > -I -S! ja: H * ii J[j "1 W O-.PEajgcQCQaQtr] Q OQ v ■ 1 • s- _ - ■■ 1 «:• .' ob ! I pj O o y 32 :•-■ ■ & 1 b . m m : M««pcj «fi rt w ggg.g ggg EH \ fxj aH H P3 S W n* iJ iJ 1^ - W Shhh hiMhj !. :; -af -*!\ <J <J <] <tj <\ X l-S l-j |-3 1-3 d 8 «9 -8 -8 «3 «8 «« ViHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. '•y ■-'-—} ENLARGEMENT OF THE 77, WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY V GARDENS, rDEVONPOET, NOUTH SHORE. . E. ALISON begs "to announce to his patrons and thepublie generally, that he has OPJENED that large v Orchard adjoining. Picnic parties will find this one of the pleasantest !'. ' resorts of the season. it Swings, Croquet, etc., for the use of visitors. %: "DAiiE OPPOBT UJS IT Y. MRSRAYNES, OF ; SI LEONARD'S HOUSE, BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PARNELL, 1? Offers for Sale the whole of her Furniture, complete • in every particular, together with the Leasa of the _1...... Premises. Being about to leave Auckland, she will ' give the whole of the fetotk at a most reasonable price. The position of the house for a Private Boarding ■■''. Home is one of ' best in Parnell, situated on Parnell Rise, of easy access to the City, and very healthy. The] furniture is almost new, and in flrst < ■"" class order. By Appointment to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSON TT KOBIOHIOHN, JEWELLER, ' QXTK JB N STREET, ATTOKLAITS, Begi to draw the attention of the public to hia Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREI3N. AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and ©f the Newest Stylos ana % Designs. A large portion of the above consists of Quartz and Greenstone Jewelle-y, Manufactured on the premises. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of the LARGJC AND SUPERIOR STOCK 01 GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVEB AND PLATED GOODS, Which are the best known manufacturers of the home market. Note the address:— „ —-^-w' HEI3NiiIOB XOHN, jEWE L L E QUEEN-STREET - p OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIBE DEPARTMENT. Risks on all description of property aooiptid as -heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. : _. Equitable claims will ever be liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. i~Lv. 1,0-E DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has Agent. ■Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. "July 10,1874. AGENTS FOR THE "STAR.' The Stab can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m. :— DED-woop-Mr Brown, Dedwood Store Ponsonby Boab—Mr McKinstry, Ponsonby Store ■ESSStM-BpA»-Mr Y. Warren, Sydenh»m Btore ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store NBWMABKET-Mr Witheford, IronmongeiySto Kybek PAsa-Jttr Burns, Grocery fitore ; Mr Taylor, OKE2™«?-MrGilman, Chemist; 'Mr W.tt., Stor«- OtaothtJ- Mr J. Hall, Post-office Pabwei^—Miss Ryan, Grocery -tore ;Mr R. Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr Augur, Grocery Store North BHOBB-Mr O. M»ys, Grocery Store; Mr Duder, Grocerr Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store 1 Wbllingi-on-btrbet—Mr Todd, Grocery Store ,Mi ■ Higgins, Wellington Hotel.



Groceries. JJ"EXT THE OLD S IpfE. FRENCH & CO. Have OPENED their Newj.Store with A LARGE STOCK OF FRESH GROCERIES, Selected expressly for their retail trade, comprising I CHOICE NEW SEASON TEAS, REFISED SUGARS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES. TEAS FOR THE MILLION! Celebrated for Purity, Strength, and Flavour. ; Our noted 2s, 2a 6d, 3s, and 3s 6(1 Teas being many rare Black Teas judiciously blended, wiil give the | highest satisf actioa to every purchaser. COFFEES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. Refined Sugars and General Groceries at Lowest Cash Prices. j Fine Table Rice .. 2M lb Mould Candles 5d lb ; j Starch at .. .. 44 !b Fine Hard "oap Cdbar ; Sardines quarter .. 7d tin Plain Vestas .. 7ddoz ; Jams, fiom .. .. 8d tin Marmalade best Is tin . Spier did Sxurar, only 4J(I per lb. j ALL ARTICLES IN STOCK BEPT QTTALITST, A^D LOWIST PRICE. FRESH BUTTER FROM THE BEST DAIRIES. PLOUH, MAIZE, BRAN, ETC. GOODS DELIVERED. Please note our Address:— TRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, Opposite the New Market, 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. TRENTON'S CENTRAL STORES, •A AUCKLAND MAEKET. IMPORTANT AND GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC. F. F E N T O N Being desirous that the public may have and enjoy a jolly and haapy Christmas, ii.vites every one to inspect his Magnificent Stock of NEW FRUIT » and other luxuries suitable for the coming festivities. Our prices as usu>-l will be the Jowest in Auckland. Terms :- Cish New Valentine Raisins, 6d lb ; new Eleme Raisins. 6d lb ; iiew stoneless Sultana Raisins, Cid lb , Musc*tel Eaisins, lOd lb; new Currants. 5d to 6d lb ; Flour, 2d lb ; Candied Peel, Is 6d lb ; French Plums, in gl»ss jars, Is lb ; Figs, 9d lb ; Jordan Anionds. 2s 8d lb : Paper Shel Almonds, Is lb ; new Dates, s<t lb ; Bottled Fruits, Is each ; Spice, M packet; Calves-foot Jelly. 2s 6d bottle ; Kisences, Sd bottle ; Lollies, 10.1 lb ; Keiller's Dundee Lollies, Is 3d lb : John Saindi's Scotch Jam, 9d tin ; Marmalade, 9d tin ; En* lish Cordials ; large plugs of Aromatic Tobacco, 6(1 each ; Havannah Cigars, 2d each ; splendid Tea. 2s lb ; real Mocha Coffee, Is 6d lb ; rich Jamaica Sugar, 4d lb ; Cocoa and dhocolate, all makers, 5d packet; Patna Rice, 3d lb ; Pickles, 7d bottle. A Jage supply of Canter bury flatus, Is lb. Our supply of Canterbury Bacon, Cheese, Butter, and Fggs will tie sold at very low prices.- Uohnsn'sStarch, 4d lb ; Blue, Gd lb ; Hard Soap, 6d bar ; Sardines. 6d tin ; Salad Oil, 6^rt bottle ; Castor Oil, 6Jd bottle; Tomato tfauce., large, 4d bottle ; Soap Powders, 6d dozen ; ' ondensod Milk, 6d tin ; Arrowroot. 61 lb : -Patent Knife Boards, 6d each ; Safety Matches, 4£d dozen ; Corn Flour, 8d lb; Fancy Biscuits, 8(1 lb ; Treacle, 4d lb. TO DAIRY FARMERS AND OTHERS.-F,F. is a cash purchaser of any quantity of first class Bacon, Hams, Cheese. Butter, Lard, Eggs, &c., &c. 150 Empty Butter Firkins FOR SALE. MY SON, whatever object you pursue, aim HIGH. Never grovel. If you seek mental pabulum, the High Schools visit; if the adornment of your outer man, deal alone with POSSENSISKIB, of High-street, Auckland. — Extracts from Chesterfield's Letters to his Son, never yet published. Ithapp'd in Queen-street some three months ago, I met my friend Joe Armstrong, (honest Joe). At first I failed to recognise his face, , ? He was so wan, and in such dol'rous case. It pain'd me much to see him in this state, And begged his woes to me he'd full relate. Says Joe, •' Dear friend, mine is no vulgar smart, You know Kate May, to her I've lost my heart, But tho' wiih love my " bosoms lord" does burn, From her, alas I meet with no return. I've studied and pe*" ~md all Cupids arts to press My suit." Said ; ~c, have you studied DRESS ? .Rely upon it that's the surest way To gain her heart and freely own thy sway; Now there's the raiment on your back you've got, True its a garment, but a COAT its not, Coat, Vest, and Pants, c'en to your very " tile " All lacking Q ality, tkue hi, and stylus, Lose not a moment but to HIGH-STREET go, And visit POSSBNIPTSKIE'S famed DEPOT. Quick !. place yourself in that true Artist's hands, He's Number OS E of T 4ILOR S— yoar commands— If you give Mm—"remember what I say, You'll gain that blushing beauty, Kitty May," Oh ! thank you, Charles, said he, I'll to him hie, Without a moment's losis, Good-bye ! Good-bye ! * * *- * * * A week or two ago, one sunny day, A bridal party churchward went its way; The blushing bride was Kate, the bridegroom, Joe, Whilst las "best man," made one of the row. And Joe at breakfast, with Kate by his side, Owned Possenniskte's dress had won his bride. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, HABIT MAKER AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, i. ! , No. 1 Clothier's Shop, . HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. BEYENTY PIANOS and FORTS' HARMONIUMS, to be sold at greatly reduced prices FOR CASH, in consequence of being over stocked and large shipments on the way. These instruments are the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in New Zealand. Harmoniums, from L 9 10s to L 120; Pianos, L 35 to Ll5O. , • tm Harmoniums and Pianos ON HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, nine, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months —the hire deducted from price of instrument. HOFFMAN & SON'S ACADEMY OP MUS C Shortland-strebt. Instruments of all kinds tuned and repaired. a E WING MACHINES. No Family without a Sewing Machine should longer delay the purchase of one of TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINES. AGENT, T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, 3HORTLAND STREKT. HE undersigned are Gash tTB chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WO( L TAIiLOW, &c, &c, at highest mark t rates, in<\ay uantSty Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory ratei. IRELAND BROS tAKNKBS, LKiTHJffrMAKUSACTXJBBEB Atjoklaito |W"OW PUBLISHED, BEED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND CONTAINING FOUR CITX" VIEWS. Procurable at all Leading Stationers and News Agents. i Price... - TWO SHILLINGS.



Drapery. I I QITY CLOTHING MAJEtT. /^OOMBES' \J Galatea Suits. r^OOMBES' \J Paget Suits. /^OOMBES' \J Sac Suits, i /^OOMBES' \J Youths' Suits ipOUMBES' \J Boys' Suits, i jpOOMBES 5 ■ ~ j piOOMBES' \_J Zouave Suits. /^OOMBES' \J Silk Dust Coat /^iOOMBES' \J ■ Silk Galatea. ipiOOMBES 5 " " « ■ • 63 H 9 H Black and Blue Wes*. of England 2 * Vancy Texture PAGfcT COAT and § a VkST, to match, in single and o 3 double brtasted. SC. would jj g call the special attention of W 5 gentleman to this line as they 5 b are very cheice Goods. j M j C COMBES' | 35s Suits. ! /"^COMBES' \J 45s Bannockburn Suits. * .OuMBES' \ > 27s 6d Black Paget Coats. |T)OMBE3' * W 3 Mew Texture in PAGET & MORN- M H ING COATS, made equal to any -, garment to order in New Zealand, § % from 30s to 50a. This is a special line O 5 which BC. would call the atteu j lion of gentlemen to. 'I hey are Wo thoroughly shrunk, and are made (3 gj i»- much superior style to r»'>y -8 ts thi generally to be procured i ready made. T^OOMK&S Boys' and Youths' Suits, from 18s ea _____ /^UOMBES' Tweed Trousers and Vest, hor oughlv shrunk,' our own make, from 22a 6d 5 Galatea Jack really a splendide garment T^UoMBEa 3 Boys' ClotWng, an Immense choice /^ COMBES' Boys' B nicker Suit 3 are worth inspection Sydney Tweed at 2s lid per yard is worth looking at. A small lot of the line /~IOOMBES~ Sydney Tweed at 3s lid is the best value to be had in Auckland AoOMBES' Stock of Geelong Tweed is the largest and most vaiied in the market fiOOMBES Has the best assorted stock of Gentlemen's Hosiery in New Zea land . pIOOMBES Has the best selected stock of Boys' and Youths' Hosiery, Sox, Under shirts, &c, in New Zealand i^OOMBES Has the most varied stock and the best value in Men's, Youths', and Boys' Underclothing in Auckland. (j . Silk Sox. i^OOMBES' \j Shirte. /^OOMBES' \J Silk and Merino Undershirts. /-^OOMBES' Gauze UndersJairts and Pants. OAMUEL COOMBES Offers to Tailors an advantage they cannot get elsewhere, namely, short lengths of Tweed at wholesale prices. r^OOMBES' \J Stock f White Slrti and largest in this city. QAMUEL COOMBES Would call the attention of Gentle men to the NewiZealand Flax8 k hirt, " Phormium tenax," pmade for all sizes- A beautiful article in gentlemen's wear, in three qualities. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND



Boots and Shoes- I "M" O MOKE FIRES. While thinking his friends for the liberal patronage bestowed upon Mm during the past eight years, C. BROOKES Begs to inform the public generally that he has taken one of those HANDSOME SHOPS, I Opposite the City Hall, And has OPENED with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK. OP ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. As it is well known that C. BROOKE sells cheaper than any House in Auckland, it is unneces sary to give a list of prices. j C. BROOKES, THE NOTED BLUE BOOT, QUEEN STRKET, Next to Dyson's, opposite City Hall. Hotels. rf I A M E S HOTEL, AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and the Wharf. ; Proprietor B. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). w«U-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its J central position in the business part of the town ; faciDg the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a fine range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATUS-Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two Is un equalled in the Colony for its selection of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the. patronage of the chief merchants and business men of the city testify. , _ i In the RBS.TATjaA.NT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OV WINES and the Finest Brard s of SPIRITS and CIGARS are alone i supplied. | English and Colonial ALES STOUT on draugh • or in bottle. ■T^~~~O T I 0 E VICTORIA HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. sTTkILL, Formerly Manager of the Criterion Hotel, Mel bturne, Ota go Club, Dunedin, and Masonic Hotel Tauranga, Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above WELL-KNOWN FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HuTJBCi And hopes by strict attentitn to business to merit a share of their patronage. A TABLS D'HOT3 daily at 1 p.m. Suite of Rooms for Families, and Sample Rooms for Commercial travellers. Bath Rooms! Billiard Rooms ! Ici on parle francais A Night Porter in attendance. ALBERT HOTEL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET Auckland. JAMES STEWART, Proprietor. PRICE LIST. Bottled on the Premises. Per bet. s. d. Brandy—Hennessy's Pale 4 0 Martell's Pale 4 0 Martells's Da k .. 4 Small bottles from 1 Whisky—Greenlees and Colville's .. ..4 0 Jamieson's 4 0 Dunville's 3 C Small Bottles from 16 Wine—Sherry, Cozens 3 6 Sherry. Amontillado 6 0 Port, Hunt's 3 6 Port, Hunt's three diamond .. ..50 Cawarra, Lindeman's Pints .. ..20 Rum—Old Jamaica 3 6 Half Bottles 16 Imp orted in Case and Guaranteed Genuine. Brandy—Hennessy's 5 0 - Marten's .. .. 6 0 Hines' 5 6 Fine Champagne Cognac .. ..6 6 Flasks Is6dft3 6 Geneva—J.D.K.Z., large 4 6 J.D.KZ , small 3 0 Schnapps—Wolfe's large .. 5 6 Wolfe's small 2 0 Whisky—Dunville's , ..4 6. Stewart's Kirkliston 3 6 Old Tom—Burnett's and Booth's 4 0 Ginger Wine—Bernard's 3 0 Champagne— Clode and Baker's 6 6 Pints 3 6 Clarets in variety from .. 3 0 Bottled Ale and Stout. Colonial Ale-Quarts .. .. .. ..0 10 Ale—Pints 0 6 Stout—Quarts .. 0 10 Stout—Pints 0 6 Whitbread's—Pints .. .. ■ ~ 0 9 Guinness' Dublin Stout .. .. .. ..00 Byass's London 13 Whitbread's .. .. .. 1 3 Jeffery's Edinburgh .. ..13 A considerable reduction made on large quantities. Assorted Cases madtc up to Order. COLONIAL ALES AND ' STOUTS. Pints, 5s per dozen. PUT BY HE GALLON J ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. Q.REYHOUND HOTEL, corner of queen and victoria-streets. Proprietor : MICHAEL CORCOEAN. In returning thanks to his numerous visitors MICHAEL CORCORAN begs to say that very large additions have been lately made to the Hotel, which will tend greatly to the convenience of those-who favour him with their patronage. BIDKOOMS. Additions have been made to their number, and all have been furnished in a superb manner, everything being new, and got up in the latest style. BATHS. Both Hot and Cold Baths are always ready, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of Travellers. OOMMEECTAL BOOM. A commodious room has been opened, having its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those who do not care to use the Bar or Bar-room, and this has been fitted up in a style to ensure the comfort of visitors. BILLIARD ROOM. The Billiard Room is the best in the Province and is; fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables'ever constructed. MICHAEL CORCORAN hopes that the good name ' his house has ever held, acd the splendid accommoda tion afforded in it, will induce visitors to Auckland o give it their patronage.



Ironmongery' j & J. DIOK EV, J . 23 0, QUEEN-STREET-, Lockwood'sPoS^dik-- «SSi. GS^SS Ratchets Table Knives »«l Forks, Carver., and A™™™™^ .m, j^^ Axle Pullies, Sash Fasteners DOWNER'S KEROSENE! FXVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT -bjj-* Ojf —,<,» * <** a— g E. PORTBE & CO.. QTJEEN-STBEET, AXJCKLAND. E. P. & CO. having jnrt landed, ex « MILTIADES » and " COUNTESS OF KINT ORE, a large assortment of GENEEAL BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGERY, GAS FITTINGS, ETC. wish particularly to draw the attention of the public to the following articles which have been carefully selected from the best makers, and the whole of which will be found of first-class quality, and will be offered at the lowest paying prices : — Venetian Bronze Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Lacquered and Bronzed Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Crystal Glass Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Patent Hall Lights Mantel Brackets, to match the Gasaliers Pendants, Brackets, and Small Fittings of all kinds Gas Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking, and Heating, &c. _ Marble Chimney Pieces, and Register Grates, Fenders and Fireirona Coal Vases, in great variety Patent Mangles and Wringing Machines Bronzed Umbrella and Hat and Umbrella Stands and Tables Jas Dixon & Sous' Electroplate and Nickel Silver Goods Lockwood's Table and Pocket Cutlery Perry & Sons' Coal Vases, Tea Trays, Baths, Lanterns. &o. Crowden & Garrod's Brushware of all kinds Door Mats, Scrapers, Iron and Wood Tubs, &c. Leamington Eanges, Smith and Wellstood's Stoves &c, &c, &c.



SHORTLAND STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITB TH« PoST-OTJICfB, SPRING-STUFFED SUTTjaS, £12, £13, £18, £25, £27 (warranted). ' ■ q,« *" o 5 ; KA B A N G A H A P JB DISPKNSABY. P. P. MARTINSON, OHBMISI AND DRUGGIST, Late of Thames, and late Dispesser to Her Majesty's Infirmary at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, having been presented with a Silver Medal In 1858), Begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that he hag commenced business in the KAKANGAHAPE ROAD, , Opposite Mr Nathan's Residence. Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Receipts carefully prepared from the Purest Drugs. Patent and Homoeopathic Medicines, Perfumery &a, cStc. P. P.M. wishes to draw particular attention to sufferers of Toothache that he has discovered a kkmjcdy for the severest Toothache, and will guarantee in to be a swie" cure. Sold at his Dispensary only, in bottles la 6d and 2s 6d. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Try P.F.Ms Worm Powders, which are the best •ot brought before the public. Sold at 3d and 6d ea it at hi Dispensary. QH AP BEDDINO, UPHOLSTERY AND UNDERTAKING. Double flax Mattresses, from 15s each - Single Flax Mattresses, from 7s " ■ /• Ship's Cushions, per squaie foot, from Is 9d Adults Funeral furnished for £6. including Hearse, Grave and attendance. Chairs and Couches Re-stufled and Bepaired Mattresses Re-made. _ Note the address:— H NRYP.HAYWARD, UPPFR QUEEN-BTEEET, Adjoining Lamb's Fikkwood Yabd Established 1860. ' '



T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT > TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVEENOE, THOMAS BARNETT PURVEYOR, Queen-street, opposite Mr J. Blair's Grocery Establishment. ■ T* & h: 000 k c OABINET-MAKEBS, UPHOLSTERERS, Sea., 148, QUEEN-STREET, Have on Sale A LAKGB and VARIED STOCK of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Including— Dining-room Suites, from £12 Drawing-room Suites, from £12 12a Walnut Drawing-room Suites Bed-room Furniture, Commodei Music Stools, Whatnots Mattresses, and Palliasses Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Fillowi Iron Bedsteads, and Cots - Office and Hall Furniture Matting and Floorcloths Cane-seated Chairs in variety Bassinets, and Perambulators] . Folding and Rocking Chairs Marble top Washstands Gilt Chimney Glasses, Toilet Glasses, all sizes, Country Orders Cargfully Packed. WHATEVER saves time and * ~ labour in household work may be deemed a real boon to housewives ; TAITE'S VOLATILE WASHING FLUID Saves both, and the hands likewise, as {there : is no rubbing and no boiling required. One Shilling bottle will do four large washings. Prepared only at the NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES HALL. £5500 fOETH■ °*- JEWELLERY. LEAVING THE COLONY IN A FEW. WEEKS. WATCHES AND JEWELLEBT OF THE FINEST DESCRIPTION B. B B C X Has now perfected his arrangements for leaving the colony. Be now invites his friends and tfle public to inspect his STOCK of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES which he has purchased from the first manufactory firm in Europe and which he now offers them at gift prices. The sale is a re*l one, and not merely one to catch the eye and deceive. The selection and chaste de sign of the goods, of the first quality gold, has per haps never in Auckland before been offered. No profit wanted, the object being only to clear out the goods at first cost. The entire STOCK is new.. * English, Foreign, and Colonial Assortment Mr H. G. PAYNE, who has been in my employ tor upwards of tweive years, has undertaken to keep all Watches and Clocks sold or repaired in (rood order for the guaranteed time. OlMUrea in *ooa All accounts must be sent in at once for payment, ii. outstandlng accounts must be settled at once or they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery jj~ *j M 0 V A L. J. TT O P X INS FROM UPPI Q U E E N, S T E E I T TO HIS DRUG DEPOT AND HOMCEPATHIC . PHAB/MACY, Junction Queen and Gkiy-stheets.



Miscellaneous- ji THB AUCKLAND VENETIAN #1 BLIND MANUFACTORY. • L . J| i M. HORTON BUSBY, , JP| B| IND MAEEE*vntf¥OEEH||^| •WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, "SblS^« 'VENETIAN HOUSE, ShORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES,! * Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. o E W I X & M A CHINE A hand or treadle. AGENT, T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHOE TLANP STttEET. O E~W cTTe DON I A Wholksalb and Retaii. WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF Symonds-sireet and Karangahape Road # Private Entrance :-£YM( nde-steebt. '^ LIST OF PEJCEB : Martelland Rennessy Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Martell and Hennessy's small Brandy, 4s jer bottle ; r dark, 2a ■„,; 4 Greenlef s" and Colville's Cami-leton's Whukey, 4a and • 4s 6<i (preof) t;er bottie ; small, 2a and 2s 6d ,; Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s .■£ Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proofl , j i small, 2a and 2s 6d Bum, 3tJ per bottle: small, Is 6d Cld Jamaica Hum, 4s per bottle ; small. 2s Sherry Wine, from 3s 6d to 4s 6d per bottle; ;f ; small, 2s SAmonMllado Sherry, 5s per bottle ; small, 2a 6d Port Wine, 4s ptr bott.le : small, 2s - Old Tawny Port. 5s par bottie ;small, 2s 6a fnglisft Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle The above bottled on the premises. IN CASE-GENUINE BRA.NDS. Hennessy's, Kartell's, and Hihe's Brandy, ss : 6d per bottle Flask Brandy (various brands), 3s per bottle ...■•-;; Geneva. J.D K.Z., 4s 6d rer bottle ; smsU, 3s Old* 3 om (various brands), 4s per bottle bunvitts's V>h;sky, 4s p^r bottle Champagne, No 2, 7s 6d per bottle ; small 4a Claret (different braids). from Z* to 4s bottle Schnapps, (Wolfe's), large 5s ; small. 2s 6d Towns-jnd's Sarsaparilla, 5s pcr 6 bottle Australian Winps. 3s 6d and 43 per boitle Ale and Porter. London t.nd Dublin, bottled, from Is 4d to Is 6d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof), same as irom Bonded fctore. Assorted Cases of the above?made up for Families and Picnic parties. TERMB .--STEICTLY CASH. KO IXCEPTION. SAMUEL EVINSON, Propkietor. {U- m" 'JTo U LBK V i JLX c I FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF| I HOr>ON.£TB'E:fcT. WINKS AND "py ALL Are now opening up their •>. ' .' . :■■.■■; NEW STOCK OF FURNITURE,—^ ■•"•:':'-">--/:TA.': ■ ■:-> '^--^m CARPETS, FLOOB-CLOTHS, - ■ rJ» SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS, REPS, I Hgf TAPESTBIES AND BKOCATELLES^' Laoe, Muslin, and Net WINDOW CURTA IN S, BBASS WINDOW COENICES AND POLES, TABLE-COVERS, BILLIAED CLOTHS, BLANKETS, GILT CHIMNEY and TOILET GLASSES, Always on hand, a large stock of well-seasoned CEDAR, RI'MU, AND KAURI. B3?~ Agents fob thk Celebrated GEOVER AND BAKER SEWING MACHINES.