THE EVENING STAR, JANUAEY 81, 1871.



£500 REWARD. 'T-rrHEREAS the Kerosine Store in Me chanics' Bay was destroyed by fire on the morning of Thursday, the 26th day of January instant; and whereas the Music Hall in Sy monds-street was destroyed by firo on the morning of Friday, the 27th January instant, both fires having occurred under circum stances which suggest the suspicion of in cendiarism : NOTICE is hereby given that the above REWARD of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS will be paid upon conviction of the person or persons concerned in the destruction of either building. For tbe City Board of Commissioners, P. A. PHILIP-, Chairman. For the Insurance Companies, GEO. P. PIERCE. N O T I C E. General Government Offices, Auckland, January 27, 1871. •TTTITH reference to the above Reward of £500, it is hereby notified that His Excellency the Governor will be advised to grant a free pardon to any accomplice concerned iv the destruction of the Kerosene Store or the Music Hall alluded to in the above notice of reward, not beiug a principal offender, wbo will give such information as will lead to the apprehen sion and conviction or the principal offender or offenders, or any of them if more than one. By command, T. W. LEWIS. J. COSGRAVE & CO. T)EG to inform the inhabitants of Auck land that, prior to their Stock-taking, they will hold a OF THEIB SUMMEE DRAPERY & CLOTHING, FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, when every article will be SOLD LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. They adopt this clurse in preference to keeping Summer Goods over until next season, as they aye determined, no matter at what sacrifice, to CLEAR OUT THE REMAINDER OF THIS STOCK. The Ladies of Auckland are requested to inspect our GRENADINES and FRENCH MUSLINS, And to secure some of the GREAT BARGAINS We are offering in all our DRESS MATERIALS, as y* a re confident no House in the Trade can offer the same inducements. THE SALE COMMENCES THIS DAY. WATSON'S BOOT & SHOE FACTORY (top op bhoetxand-stbbet). "pVERY description of Ladies' and Gtent'» Hi Boots. Repairs promptly executed.



ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CARTING ON GREAT SOUTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, January 26, 1871. "\TO eligible tenders having been received JS for Section No. 2, for the delivery of Scoria Ash from Otahuhu Mountain to be tween Hnns' Bridge and 13th mile post, Greut South Road, TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, the 3rd day of February proximo, for the D KLIYERY of SCORIA ASH between the points specified for the period ending December 81,1871. Specification and form of tender may be seen, and further particulars obtained, at the Public Works Office, Emily Place, Auckland. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Cart ing, Great South Road, No. 2." THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. riITY OF AUCKLAND ASSESS \J MENT. GENERAL AND SEWERAGE RATES. City Board of Commissioners' Office, Auckland, 24th January, 1871. Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners under the City Board Act, 18G3, the City Board Act, 18C3, Amendment Act, and the City Board Act Amend ment Act, ISCS, intend upon MONDAY, the Cth day of February, 1871, to make a General Rate of Eight pence per Pound, and also a Sewerage Rate of One Penny per Pound, on the Rateable value of Pro perty Assessable under the said Act and Amend ment Acts, for the period from Ist December, 1870, to 31st May, 1871, and that a statement of the pro posed rate is deposited in the office of the Collector of Rates, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, for Inspec tion by the Ratepayers, of all which notice is hereby given, in terms of the said Act, and Amendment Acts. By order of the Board. P. A. PHILIPS, Chairman. AMAZING PACT! £10,000 WOETH OP BOOTS & SHOES NOW SACRIFICING FOR ONE MONTH, At T. ELLISON'S. T ELLISON has determined—on account . of the great depression that prevails, and in order to meet such—to hold a GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, at such enormous low prices never before heard of in Auckland :— 5,000 Pairs Ladies' Kid Boots, from ... ... ... v 0 per pair 500 Paira Men's Elastic side Boots, from ... ... 9 0 per pair 500 Pairs Half-Wellingtons, from ... ... ...12 0 per pair 200 Pairs Men's Bluchers, from ... ... ... 5 6 per pair 5,000 Pairs Assorted Children's Boots, from ... ... 1 6 per pair Ball Boots —White Kid and Marsalla reduced 25 per cent. T. ELIJSON, WHOLESALEAND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER. 78, QUEEN-STREET, Next door to F. H. LEWISSON. 3S\B.—All description of Boots and Shoes made 1 o order on the premises, at the shortest notice by first-class Workmen, at equally LOVT PEtCE3. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. THAMES GOLDFIELD ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELD ELECTORAL DISTRICT. (~^\ ENTLEMEN, —Nearly three years ago you returned me as a Representative for the District of Franklyn, of which you then formed a part. For three Sessions I have done my best to serve "you in the Parliament of New Zealand. I now ask you for a renewal of your confidence. I say nothing against my oppo nents. I shall address you at suitable times before the Election takes place. I shall go to the Poll, and trust to receive the support; of a majority of your number. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, W. T. SWAN. WANTED, TWO or three BOYS to run the ETEWNd Siab. G-ood boys can earn from 15s to | Bgj; a week.



CHARLES BUTTON, SODA-WATER, T EMONADE Aj and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Cbeseht. Ginger Wine Quinine Wine TWnsend's and Buclian's Sarsaparilla, ON SALE. NEIL CAMPBELL TAILOE& CLOTHIER, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. T)EGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he has received a large assort ment of SUMMER GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. 11. WATT S, MARKET PLACE, HAS FOR SALE— 1A A CASES FR U I (T, APPLES AND PEARS, 41b. for one shilling. KIDNEY POTATOES, 201b. for one shilling. ONIONS, 51b. for one shilling NOTICE OF REMOVAL. rnHE undersigned begs to inform his friends JL and the public of Auckland, that he has THIS DAY REMOVED from 94, to 180, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Thistle Hotel), ■where he will carry on the business as here tofore. NOTE THE ADDRESS— EDWARD S, HAT AKD CAP MANUFACTURER, 18&, QUEEN-STREET. January 24, 1871. , N.B.—Hats of all kinds Cleaned, Blocked, and Renovated. ICE! ICEJ ICE! G. GI/EDHILJi BEGS to inform the public that he he has added the manufacture of ICE to the business he has hitherto been carrying on, and is prepared to supply hotels and private families with thi9 delicious drinking cooler, either wholesale or retail. Customers dea'ing with Or. Or. for all the articles he manufactures will find themselves liberally dealt with. ICE ! ICE ! ICE ! ■ JOHN GREY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFEC TIONER, Qtteen-Stbeet. LARGE Assortment of English and Co lonial Confectionery always on hand. Storekeepers and the trade supplied on liberal terms. Note the address.: — JOHN GREY, Tkree doors below the United Service Hotel, Queen-street. CROWN DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY, at 12s. per proof gal lon, duty paid. Also, Fine Pale Brandy, at 15s. per proof gallon, duty paid, may be obtained in quantities of two gallons and. upwards, from W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STIfcEET. Oppotite Mb. Hows', Draper.



OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. ■ First-class Billiard Faloon, with a new Alcock & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PEEKINS, Proprietor. ORIENTAL HOTEL, QTTEEN-STBEET, JOSEPH TRIMBELL, Peopbietoh. Wines and Spirits, first-class brands. Good Stabling. BILLIARDS. ANCHOR HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. mHE NEW BILLTARD SALOON attached JL to the above Hotel, is NOW OPEN. Q-entlemen desirous of a quiet game, will find this room suitable in every respect. Peitate Entbance. DR. C. F. FISCHER'S HOMOEOPATHIC INSTITUTE. MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS, HAVING- succeeded Dr. C. F. Fischer in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Morning, from 9 till 1; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITT HALL. E. a. T E N N AN T, SURGEON, CHUECH-STKEET, ONEHUNG-A. EG. T. will attend at Mr. Gillman's, . Chemist, daily between 10 and 11 a.m. and give advice gratuitously. STEVENS & CO., TIT US I C WAREHOUSE, Queen Street, (Next to the Daily Southern Cross). H. CUCKSET, 1%/T USIC WAREHOUSE, CITY HALL, QUEEtf-STEEET. JAMES CAMP, m a i l or , & c, Jixction of Grey and Queen Steeet. J. DAY ET, TAILOR, &C, Late of Albert-street, HAS REMOVED TO 61, QUEEN-ST., Next Bank of New Zealand. J. LEY V, rnAILOR, WELLESLEY - STREET. -L (FIVE DOORS FROM QUEEN-STREET). Gentlemen waited upon at their own re sidences. MRS. M. JOHN STONE, Ml LLIN ER, DRESSMAKER., AND BRAIDER, Shoktlaxd-steeet, Auckland, Next Door to Winks & Hall'B. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MARINERS. ROLL UP, and see your old friend JAME3, at No. 2 West Queen-street, who has commenced business as FAMILY BUTCHER. Families and shipping supplied on the most reasonable terms by J. TAMES, late Harbour- Master at Kaipara. Give your old friend a trial. Note the address :— JOHN J A M E S," Lower Queen-street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HERBERT H. SMITH, Patent Portable Smoke-consuming Oven Maker, has REMOVED to those more convenient pre mises at the back of Mr. J. C. Morein's, Grocer, and opposite Mr. J. Bout's Store. Persons applying at Mr. J. C. Morrin's will be shown through. N.B. —All kinds of Ovens m de and re paired. Gas-fitting and Spoufcin fixed, and Machinery repaired. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TW. HOAIIE begs to inform the above . that ho receives shipments by every steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Aixciland. MARTIN H. BURRELL, North Shoie, will give instruction to Masters of Vessels desirous of learning NAVIGATION. Terms, £5 ss. for the course of study. N.B. —A free passage will be given in the p.u. ' PeYon,port.'



J. ABBO TT, C* O C E R,! § &c. Co fjier of Uobson and Victoria sU-eots. QUEEN'S FEREY HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. JOHN EOBERTSON, PROPRIETOR, OFFERS to the public the much approved Liquors of the Crown Distillery, viz. 8. d. Whiskey, at per bottle 2 6 Pale Brandy, ditto 3 0 Terms :—Striotly Cash. CHRISTMAS PEESENTS ! SPECIAL NOTICE. HEINRICH KOHN, JJUWELIM, &c, T)EGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of CHRISTMAS PEESENTS! (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 pi'esents, U.K. has determined to dispose of these goods at the smallest possible margin for profit. JSOTE THE ADDRESS— HEINRICH KOHJST, QUEEN-STREET. Auction Sales. TO-MORROW. AT ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. qa SUPERIOR CHEESE, 20 kegs G-ood OU Butter, Potatoes, Onions, Wheat, 3 tons Flour, Oatmeal, Bacon, Beef, 12 cases Good Apples. POUI/TRY —50 Superior Young Fowls, &c. GROCERIES, &c, &c. TO-MOEROW. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 3TANNUS JONES Has received instructions to sell, To-morrow (Wednesday), at twelve o'clock noon, A QUANTITY of PHOSPHATE GUANO, from Starbuck Island, more or tern damaged by fire and water on board the ' Oity of Auckland.' | The sale will be held on board, and delivery^ to be taken from alongside. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. S.S. 'JANE.' TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS.j Tho subscribers have received instructions to. sell by auction, at their Mart, Forfc-Btreeti •'■ on Saturday, February 4,1871, at 12 o'clock, | THE TWIN-SCREW STEAMER f JANE/ 37 47-100 tons, fitted with two Hew eight-horse power high pressure Engines, 9-in. Cylinders, working up to 60', and Donkey engine, Boilers of best Lowmoor iron, together with Masts, Sails, Awning, AnrV'\." " ■■;"«. Tanks, &c, &c, now lying at the Aui-wi ouuiu. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COOHBANS & SON, v Auctioneers,



Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. BECHERCHE HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, PIANOFORTE, HORSES, PONIES, PHJ2TON, HARNESS, SADDLERY, COW, ; &c, &c, &c, ] AT CIAELEYILLE HOUSE, REMUERA. The (subscriber* havo been favored with instructions from George Clarkson, Esq. (who is leaving for England), to sell, at his residence, Charleville | House, Remuera, on above days, at 11 o'clook, TTIS EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD JJL FURNITURE, &c. comprising— DRAWING BOOM, Walnut Pianoforte by " Zeigler," Paris, full com pass, trichord, with the most modern improvements, Walnut Music Stool, Drawing Room Suite in Walnut and Green Damask, consisting of Double Spring Couch, two Easy Chairs, and six Chairs, Walnut Centre Table (shaped), Velvet Pile Table Corer, Green Cloth ditto, Walnut Cheffonier, Marble Top i and Plate Glass Back; Walnut Chess Table, Walnut 1 Whatnot, Walnut Devoiaport, spring back ; Walnut Canterbury, Kerosene Lamp, very superior ; Hand some Timepiece with Glass Shade, one Pair Lustres, one pair Vases, Brussels Carpet (choice), Drab Ground and Flowers; Hearthrugtomatch, Fender, Set Fireirons, two Foot Stools, Cushion, Wax Flowers with Glass Shade, Bracket, threes Large Water Colors (New Zealand Scenery), two pairs Damask Window Curtains, two pairs Lace Window Curtains, Two Cornices, with Fringe, etc., Two Venetian Blinds, Two Glass Figure Fruit Stands, Two Violet Glasses, One pair Vases, Plated Card Basket. PARLOUR. Handsome Mahogany Book Case and Cheffonier, a few Volumes Entertaining Books, Couch, Two Easy Chairs, and six Chairs (Walnut), Cea-tre Table and Cover, Table Cover, Pembroke Table (round), Devenport Kerosene Lamp, One pair Lustres, One pair Vases, Three Water Colors (Local Scenery), Brussels Carpet, Hearthrug, Fender and Fireirons, Two pairs Damask Curtains, Two pairs Lace Curtains, Two Cornices, Fringe, etc., Two Venetian Blinds. HALL. Rimu Hall Table and Hat Stand, Four Hall Chairs, Umbrella Stand, Oilcloth (good as new), Photographic Camera and Requisites, Scraper, Six Mats, Lamp, Two Canaries and Cages. DINING ROOM. Mahogany Sideboard (modern), Telescope Dining Table, extra leaves ; Table Coyer, Maliagony Couch in Morocco ; Mahogany Sofa, ditto ; Two Mahogany Easy Chairs, ditto ; Twelve Mahogany Chairs, ditto; Child's Chair, ditto ; of the best make and in excellent order; Dinner Waggon, Canterbury, Brussels Carpet. Hearthrug, Fender, Set Fireirons; One pair Crim son Damask Curtains, Cornice, Fringe, etc., Vene tian Blind, Two Spirit Stands, Pickle Cruet, Cruet Stand, Plated Tea and Coffee Set, Plated Butter Cooler and Knife, Toastrack, Salver, Teapot, Dinner Bell, Kerosene Lamp, Three- Tea Trays, One pair Plated Candlesticks, Three Bed room Candlesticks, Case Dessert Knives and Forks, Two dozen' Dinner Knives and Forks, Two dozen Dessert ditto, 22 Champagne Glasses, 7 Port ditto, 7 Sherry ditto, o Ale ditto, 3 Tumblers, 2 pair Salts, 1 pair Decanters (quarts), 1 pair Decanters (pints), to match; Dinner Service, Handsome Dessert Service hand painted), Chaste China Tea Service, Musical Box (10 tunes, with bell accompaniments), Superior Flutina (in case). BEST BEDROOM. Handsome Mahogany Double Bedstead, with Cor nice and Damask Curtains, &c.; Spring Mattress, hair stuffed; Three Pairs Blankets, Counterpane, Five Feather Pillows, Superior Mahogany Wardrobe, plate glass fronts; Double Chest Mottle Kauri Drawers, with Escretoire, Secret Drawers, &c, a fine piece of workmanship; Mahogony Dressing Table, marble top; Mahogany Oval Toilet Glass, marble slab; Mahogany Washstand, marble top; Set Toilet Ware, Water Can, Towel Horse, Bedsteps, Bedette, Brussels Carpet, Two Walnut Chairs, Wool-work Chair, Work Table, Two pairs Damask Curtains, Two pairs Lace ditto, Two Cornices, Two Holland Blinds, Bell, Two Footstools. BEDROOM No. 2. Superior Double Bedstead, with Cornice, Curtains, etc. ; Two pairs Blankets, Counterpane, Four Feather Pillows, Mahogany Chest Drawers, Marble Top Wash stand, Marble Top Dressing Table, Toilet Ware, Toilet Glass, round top; Brussels Carpet, Bedsteps, One pair Window Curtains, Blind, etc. BEDROOM No. 3. Single Iron Bedstead and Spring Mattress, Ttvo Pairs Blankets, Two Feather Pillows, Counterpane, Brussels Carpet, Dressing Table, Toilet Glass, Wask stand and AVare, One pair Damask Curtains, Curtain Pole, Rings, &c., Holland Blind, Easy Chair (damask). BEDROOM No. 4. Mottled Kauri Bedstead, Spring Mattress, hair stuffed ; Three Blankets, Counterpane, Three Feather Pillows, Mottled Kauri Dressing Table, Mottled Kauri Washstand, Toilet Ware, Towel Horse, Toilet Glass, Bell, Two pairs Damask Curtains, Two Cornices, &c., Blind, Brussels Carpet. BEDROOM No. 5. Iron Bedstead, Hair Mattress, Two Mattresses, One Pair Blankets, Counterpane, Bolster and two Pillows, Cot and two Hair Mattresses, Pillow and Blanket, Five Counterpanes, Four Pairs Blankets, Washstand and Ware, Toilet Table, Toilet Glass, Brussels Carpets, Two Curtain Poles, Five Photographs,. Holland Blind. PASS AGE. . -. -...: ,'•'■,.. Oilcloth, Stair Wpets, Stair Rods. ■ . • SECOND .DAY'S .SALE, „,„„__. .piCSTrOYii'li Joe:-, X;>r<:;--!;iai;i any 1<"#08-: ' PiLOliOlClv,,. ,-:„, . ■~,,;„ ~ ,_.. ; . ,;• ::! ~. v