The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 658.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z.

TUESDAY, EEBRUARY 20, 1872

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OE AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, I I AS muo'i pleasure in informing the public •*-*- of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OE GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the dress ; also, a large Stock of New and Choice Dress Material, HOSIERY HABERDASHERY MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock of Winceys in all shades, bought a job 40 per cent, below the usual price. A large quantity of Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flannels at the same low rates. Paisley Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Crimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kidderminister, Brussels Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rug 3 Stair Carpets.. Men's, Youth's and Boys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites fjn early inspection as he is determined to clear out at vciw Low Prices to meet the times. February 10th, 1872. J the D NTED,—A — Tale, Bakt SALu-J_-r—tION HOTEL oftb r«T? H>k>~ K'O J MARY STLorrd. SHORTLAND. THE undersigned takes this oppor tunity of informing his friends and the public in general that he has taken the above Hotel, lately oc cupied by Mr. Louis R. James, and trusts by strict attention to business to meet with liberal support. Wines and Spirits, Ale and Stout, of the choicest brands in stock. Good accommodation for a few Boarders. Daily papers filed. R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours :—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Cleaned, Renovated, or Dyed, well pressed and Neatly Repaired. Ladies' Dresses of all materials, Cleaned, Dyed, and Hot-pressed. Velvets, Silks, Dyed . and Dressed. Ribbons, Gloves, Ac. Cleaned or Dyed, and got up in a style unsurpassed in Auck land. All Orders executed at the shortest notice. Ladies and Gentlemen waited on for orders by leaving their address. Blankets Scoured at 2s. per pair. Sheep Skins Cured and Cleaned, or Dyed. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MAR K'E T PLACE, Queen-street. 1,000 v_fi ENTINES' 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 „ 3d. each 500 „ Od. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. Nesv/Sheet Songs, ad. each RSm'tnell's Perfumery, 6d., Bd., and Is. P^ades, Bd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Y?T*et Powder, Id. per packet Btfy*>i and Men's Collars, all sizes, Cd. per box Black Neckties, Cd.; Elastic Belts, Od. to Is. Mens' Socks, Od. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. Ladies' Stockings, Gd. to Is. Hair Nets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, Cd. per pair Scotcii Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Rings and Pins, Cd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Cd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Cd. Corkscrews, Cd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. j Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Cd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys, j J. WILLI AM S, (LATE H. WATTS). Hawkers ajjd Shopkeepers supplied in sijiftU qua^tltie' I to retail.



RETIRING FROM .THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPOETEE, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, TiEGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and tho public generally, for the Liberal Support ho has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Years, and has much pleasure in offering his S T O O IK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, Tho Balance of which, if not Sold within a Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. ' J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPOETEE, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. rT3 OBERT J. McEAELAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street, AUCKLAND. NORTH SHOEE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, close to holmes' wharf. 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 tho altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with every comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three dooes aboye the bank of New Zealand). T?X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions _Vj of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 4-1 Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homeopathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of the best quality, and External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. Homoeopathic-Medicines in every form and attenua tion may be obtained, the following testimonial of of which will be sufficient to prove their value. "Having examined and nsed the medicine Mr. Pond has in stock during the past 12 months, I can confidently recommend them as being perfectly pure, and prepared according to the rules of the British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. , ■ " (Signed) F. A. Habimans, M.D." ■ FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Street. THE undersigned has always on hand :— First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c., at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oranges and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM. MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddlers and Harness Makers, BEG to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Mb. W. S. JONES, and solicit for him a con tinuance of the favors so liberally conferred on them. (Signed) W. & A. KENNEDY. WITH reference to the above, W. S. JONES would respectfully add that it will be his constant effort to execute all orders with despatch, and in everything to give entire satisfaction, so that a continuance of public support, so long bestowed upon his i predecessors, might be accorded to him. W. S. JONES, SADDLES & HARNESS MAKER, 15 4, QtTB-B^ SpjIEET.



W. RATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY' THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS KEAL BLACK MALTESE LACKS REAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLACK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HOOPEE AND CO., Ala and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c., beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stout, they have just completed a new model Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for itrength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors arc anxious to maintain and extend the good reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : NX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour and aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2"; thin Ale is especially prepared for family use, and as an agreeable tonic for invalids. Tho XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will lie an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's LNo. 3. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade, BKITANNIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent tor the above Company's Machines, begs to inform the-Public that a CONSIGNMENT is SHORTLY EXPECTED. " The Britannia " is guaran teed to be Equal, if not Superior, to any Machine over offered to the public, while its really handsome stand, and reasonable price, offer additional induce ments to purchasers. The Company's "Tom Hood" Hand.Machine is allowed to be the gem of all Hand Machines. Commissions executed for Tailors and Bootmakers at moderate rates. Communications for the present to be addressed :— C. BYATT, care of Mr. F. Smith, Bootmaker, Queen street. TO BE LET, mHOSE Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The situation is one of the best in the city. Apply to F. L. PRIME. Or, T.H.HALL. r\N SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. Brandon's Candles, F.W. Sydney Maize Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) J3pne Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. |GKEO#GS THORNE & CO., Fort street,



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FUETHEE REDUCTION 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. EOE PAETICULAES SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. eTvaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 <5c 98 Q^UEEIT STREET.



I | THE ! | NOTED CASH PALACE. MR. ; COHEN V TTAS much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland and ifs vicinity, that he has received a Large Censignment of his well-known 2s. TEA, ox latest arrivals. MR. COHEN has also on hand a large quantity of BUTTER, CHEESE, BACON, JAMS, &c., at prices that will ! DEFY COMPETITION! THE LARGEST STOCK OF CHINA AND GLASSWARE IN.AUCKLAND. j All Goods Packed and Delivered FREE OF CHARGE. Noto the Address— H. P. COHEN, NOTED CASH PALACE, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. THE following gentlemen have been nominated to fill the offices of tho Mechanics* Institute for the ensuing year:— President: W. L. Rees, Esq., Dr. J. R Nicholson, M.P.C ; P. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor. Vice-Presidents : Messrs. W. L. Rees, Wm. Swanson, James George, F. J. Moss Dr. J. R. Nioholson, P. A; Philips. Com* mittee: Messrs. Thomas L. White, W. J. Cawkwel), F. J. Moss, T. Cooper James Brown, Robert Cranwell, William White, A. A. Smith, C. H. Mcintosh, J. H. Burns, F. Whitakcr, John Diddams, F. J. Farrell, J. Siveright, John Beid, J. H. Jaguar, Snell, G. M. Reed, A. Gavan, Willcox. Treasurer: R. McKay. From this list will be chosen one President, two Vice-Presidents, twelve Members of Committee, and one Treasurer. The Election will take place at the annual meeting on Thursday Evening, the 22nd instant. Two auditors will be appointed at the ineeting.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. Will sell, nrior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of SU MM E R DRAPERY CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and FANCY GOODS BELOW COST VRICES! CLEARING SALE OE MEN'S AND BOYS' COTIIING, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMI NA L PRICES. tfT^t COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, A quantify of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. IMPORTANT NOTICE. CTtHE most inveterate case of Diarrhcea, JL Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dr. Coeein's botanic remedy, the Anti-cholera Powders, as prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. J. CASE BEGS to draw the attention of Country Settlers and others, to his Improved Steel Flour Mill. The object of these Mills is to Grind and Dress Flour at the same operation, giving out First and Second Flour, Sharps and Bran. Can be wrought by the hand or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for (.rinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. J. CAS E, CoiiNEi- of Wakkfiki.il> and Akki.u.om.sik streets. N.B.—J.C. is holdor of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. 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, acd Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in tho 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. PRICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. •- Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H,.FEATON,>Agent, 99, Snortland» . /7 street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles , springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins aj-iyays on hand. )



LEWIS BROTHERS ARK NOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1 f\9 PACKAGES BOOTS AND \-\JjLI SHOES, consting of— - Ladies Kid D.S.E.S., fancy stitched and plain fronts; Balmorals, Clumps, Levant Men's Emperors, Lace, Balmoral, Half Welling tons Youth's Nail Boots Maids' and Children's, a general assortment Men's Albeit Slippers Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers Ladies' and Men's Uppers 137 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Rifle Mediums,;.:.? and ;«> inch Lion Mediums,:« and 30 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, Wool Twill, Fancy Reps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Rob Roy and Shepherd Plaids Printed Pilot Cloths Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges Ladies' Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, &o, &c, &c. &c. MILLINERY - Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and untrimmed Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, Xc, &C. CLOTHING- Men's and Youths' Registered Doe Trousers Fancy Tweed ditto \ Men's Reversible, Beaver, Sac, Galatea, Tommy Dodd, Halifax, and Walking Coats Pilot Jackets, Trousers and Vests Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Cord Trousers and Pants Millers' Mole Trousers Waterproof Coats Black Cloth Sacs, Trousers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIERY— Men's Merino, Shetland, and Aloe Half Hose; Striped Merino, Assorted, Ribbed, and Cash mere Half Hose Ladies' AVhite and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain aud Colored Socks, sizes Men's AVhite Lambswool and Brown Cotton Half Hose Lawn and Cambric Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk T. T. Ties Paper Collars Crimean, Venetian, and Twill Shirts, in Mens Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— AVhite and Blue Blankets, OJ, 10}, 11}, Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, C.ivour, Alpine, AVire, Brims, Kos suth and Alma Hats Cloth Caps, all sorts SUNDRIES— Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Gig, Cart, and Buggy Harness Assorted Horse Brushes Chamois Skins Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Bags, Pocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &c, &c, kc. TO ARRIVE, PER NAOMI, 97 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, AVatertights, Half AVellingtons, AVellingtons, Lace Boots Youths' Lace-ups Ladies' Kid, Cordovan, Plain and Fancy Stitched Boy's Girls' and Maids', all sizes, in Kid, Cor dovan, Calf, Levant, and Lasting Alma, AVatertight, Half AVellington and Kid Uppers Slippros, assorted HI PACKAGES DRAPERY-- Black and Colored French Merinos Satteen Cloth, Marl Repps, Victoria Camlets Skirtings, Alpacas, AVinseys, Cloakings Shepherd's Plaid, AVaterproof Tweed Victoria Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings- BLANKETS 9}, 10}, 11\, and 12V AVitney and Super AYhite, bound and whipped 01 and 111 Blue Blankets Horse Rugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets Carriage Rugs Felt SquaVes, all sizes MILLINERY, UNDER-CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Velvet, Straw and Felt Hats, all latest fashions Mantles, Feathers Ladies' and Maids' Underclothing Infants' Robes, Frocks and Hoods Overskirts Thompson's Patent Ladies' and Gents' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas HOSIERY— Aloe, Shetland, Merino, Knit, Military, Army, * and Brown Cotton Half Hose Ladies' Striped, White and Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS— Alpine, Enfield, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES— Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness < Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, LtfO's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses &c. &c, &c. i PER WILD DUCK. 74 TRUNKS, in Men's E.S. Half. AVellingtons, and Lace Boots Boy's and Youth's Lace Boots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots .4 to Gs, 0 to 9s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Boots Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257 PACKAGES, in ■ Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing A General Assortmeet in Alpacas, Dress Stuffs . Ladies' and Girl's Trimmed Hats Umbrellas, Rugs Blankets, all sizes Men's AVhite Shirts Boys', Youths', and Men's Crimean Shirts Hard and Soft Twill Shirts Australian Quilts, Men's and Boys' Felt Hats Hair Nets, Counterpanes, Toilets Flannels, Ties, Scarfs, Shirts Under Flannels, Grey Calicoes. • ALWAYS ON HAND. A General Assortment of Drapery Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery, &c. Teas, boxes,"half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom Port and Sherry Wines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &C, &C., &C. _■-■*.._, ■ I



J. COSGRAVE & CO. WILL HOLD A CHEAP SALE OF . DRAPERY & CLOTHING EOE EOUETEEN DAYS. npiIEY have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer the Public, consisting of- DRESS GOODS PRINTS PRINTED MUSLINS GRENADINES CALICOES SHEETINGS TOWELLING &C., &C, &C. Also, ' AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY OE MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SHIETS, HATS, CAPS, &c„ <&c, &c, WHICH WILL BE CLEARED OUT REGARD- ' LESS OF COST. In order to close the Season. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 17. &*T PuTohasors are invited to call soon. *• ":-j ..'Li-..".. ■' • * y B. TONKS & CO. XT AYE ON SALE, EX CADUCEUS ll and late arrivals, Rice, 561b. bags, 1 cwt. kegs Sardines, £ and i boxes Split Peas, 1 cwt. kegs Patent Groats Mixed Pickles Salad Oil, pints and i pints Castor Oil . Anchovy Sauce Light Thumb Blue Currants, 1 cwt. cases . . Candles Corn Flour —Munn's, Brown's Jujubes, 71b. tins Stareh —Colman's White Cocoa and Chocolate—Epp's, Taylor's Candied Lemon Peel Muscatel Raisins Barcelona Nuts ._ Rennets, English Dried Maize Tobacco, 10's, Navy Teas, i-chests, chests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents for Munn's Corn Blour, Neal's Sauces, Pickles, and Chutney, Napier Soaps. B. TONKS & CO. SUMMEE 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 Trim* mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEJ^ ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Curiam! Ityils, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed .g New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seed?. R, BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STREET, EAST. * JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JTONSON GARL IC X, • SHAREBROKER. A: ho Shortland street, Auckland, t i tf Established" 1866. AD. McTAVISH& CO. • Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland. * and at Coromandol.