The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 671.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, MA BOH 6, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



NO MISFITS!!! SA.MUEL COOMBBS ~O>EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILOKING- DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly a9 to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, ho haa taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES is HIGH-STREET, And having farther engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to bis staff ol workmen, ho is now in a position to TUttH" OUi GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot be equalled in the Colony. BMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING- HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other h»use, and good customers are not compel! d at his Establishment to pay fer the bud debts of others. N.B.—ANY GAR?>IENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOUR 3 NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, SO, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIQ-H-STREET.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, TTAS union pleasure in informing the public •*-^~ of Auckland aud its vicinity, thit he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the dres3 ; also, a large Stock of New and Choice Dross 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 Siia"\vls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Crimean Shibtings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covei'3 Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kiddermixisfer, Brussels Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rugs Stair Carpet?.. Men's, Youth's and Boys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites an early inspection as ho is determined to clear out at very Low Price 3to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. nnHE undersigned takes this oppor- JL tunity of informing his friends and the public in general that he has taken the above Hotel, lately oc cupied by Mr. Lours 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, 3 S7l. [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 Bp.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, &c. 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. ALFRED ALEY, PRACTICAL "Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs. Ridley aud Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY description of English and Foreign watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work manjy.e manner. Jei. llery Made and Repaired. Aj?_/ork' done in the same efficient manner as in Lor 7 %f\} All work guaranteed. Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 21.0, Queen street, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to "Williams's Dispensary. EEMUERA 'BUSES. m I M E T. ABLE. Ffioir Auckland. Feoii Rkmttera. 8 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. Wednesdays and Satubdays. Fboh Auckland. Fbom Remueba. ? 1 p.m, 1.45 p.m. jj W. CROWTHER,



W. RATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT O F BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES MINGS KEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACE 3 REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLA.CK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OP WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREEffS, AUCKLAND. HOOP E E AN D CO., Ale 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 scientiJic improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors are determined to maintain and extend the high reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Jlop. They will in future brew Ales of throe classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour aud aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2'; this Ale is especially prepared for family \ise, and as an agreeable tonic for invalids. The XXX will be a strong,full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 'J. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade. BiiITANNIA 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 ev«r offered to the public, while its really handsome stand, and reasonable price, ctffer 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. BY ATT, care of Mr. Il'. 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\Ts 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) J3gne Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW .WEEKSJDF THE SALE. ■ • : .;■> FUKTHEE; EEDTJOTION XTsT PE/IGS, 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. FOB PARTICULARS SEE II A NDI3I LL. 8. & J. ftTVAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNEE OP (JTTEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 <&; 98 Q/rjiHTKXxr stie^eet. i



FEED. LOVEROOK ■& GO. Will sell, prior to S<ock-takin<?, uf; an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of i QUM ME R Dll A P IS It V j ® CLOTHING- and HATS | •SUMMER DRESSES PKINTED MUSLINS I BILK JACKETS ' HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and T7A.NOY GOUUS" 7? TS. LOW COST PR TO E S ! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTIIING, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINA L P R ICE 8 . ggP CO3EE EIRLY AND SEE. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from B£d. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET"! EOBERT J. McFARLAND' C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street AUCKLAND. nOPP k ET LAT E and Lithographic Printing executed at the Evening!- Star Office, j/case BEGrS .to draw tho attention of (Jountry Settlers; and others, to liis Improved Steel Flour IMill. The object of these' Mills is to Grind and Dress Flour at the same ' operation, giving out First and Second Flour, Sharps and Bran. (Jan be wrought by the hand or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. .-..■.... J. CAS S, Corner of Wakxrivm) and AiiiiiicjiOMniK n'rii.EKT.s. N.B.—J. C. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. . | FOR; NEW YEAR'S aiFTS, BUY :■: ■■■■'{ ■ .■,<■■{'.■:;: m : •• ..-. "••; •, .: '..-.r-\ J. M. McLAOHLAN'S ':■.■;■;■,■ £218s. mZ, [^d SI L X DRESSES,' ■ ■ . '.'I :« :■•■ ! IN ALL SHAD ES. THU CHEAFii«T IN- TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET.



TJIX PI RAT 10 In OF LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. E, W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under :— FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GRENADINE^ .u'b MUSLINS (New and clioice), At cost prices. T,ADI E£' tfH I )ERDERC LOTH US ii, Under Importer's pricos. SIIKHTIXOS, TERRY a.id othkr. QUILTS, At «osfc prices. IUUY LINEN, SATIN HOOPS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, every thing for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE Axn CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much Tinder cost prices. LADIES' and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, .... Below cost prices. MEN'S and BOY'S STAW HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. BLACK SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, Under importer's prices. HOSIERY AND FANCY GOODS, Very cheap. JOSEPHINE KTD GLOVES, 2s. Cd. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD BY AUCTION. i, E, W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite tlio United Service Hotel. rji o l ■ c t . OFFICES AND STORAGE, AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back Entrance to Premises. Apply to j HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. I i ... " Are you in want of Money." (LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner of Queen and Wellesley streets). IUTONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, XtX Plato, "Wearing Apparel," and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fireproof Safes on tb& premises for the better security of valuables. MORRIS MARKS, PROPRIETOR.



LW WT CS 72 "E? ATITTI? "D CS Ha Vi/ I D B & U 1 11 J!i A O AHE NOW" I.AXmXd, EX CADUCEUS, 1 Aa PACK A OES BOOTS AND .L\J^J SHOES, consting of— Ladies Rid 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 Albert Slippers Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers! Ladies' and Men's Uppers 137 PACKAGES DKAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 3G inch Lion Mediums, 38 and 86 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints 'Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winsoys, Wool Twill, Fancy Eeps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Hob Moy and Shepherd Plaids Printed Pilot Cloths Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges Ladies' Underclothing-, Corsets, Skirts, &c. &c, &c. &c. MILLTNERY— Ladies' and JMaids' Trimmed and nntrimmed Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Mats, assorted Trimmings, &c, &c. CLOTHINd- 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 i Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Cord Trousers and Pants I Millers' Mole Trousers Waterproof ('oats Blade 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' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain and Colored Socks, sizes Men's White Lainbswool and Brown Cotton Half Hose Lawn and Cambric Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk T. T. Ties Paper Collars Crimean, Venetian, and Twill Shirts, in Men's Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, .\xd FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, o], W\, 11}, Medium Sillier Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, C.tvour, Alpine, Wire, Brims, Kos gutli and Alma Hats Cloth Caps, all sorts SUNDRIES— Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Gig, Cart, and Buggy Harness Assorted Horse Brushes Chamois Skins Bags, Pocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &c\, &c, &c. TO AERI YE, PER NAOMI, 07 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, Watertights, Half Wellingtons, Wellingtons, 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, Watertight, Half Wellington and Kid Uppers Slippros, assorted 141 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Black and Colored French Merinos Satteen Cloth, Marl Repps, Victoria Camlets Skirtings, Alpacas, Winseys, Cloakings Shepherd's Plaid,. Waterproof Tweed Victoria Sergss, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings .". BLANKETS— . . 9.}, 10},.111, and 12} Witney and Super White, bound and whipped 0} and 11} Blue Blankets Horse Rugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets .': Carriage Rugs Felt Squares, all sizes MILLINERY, UNDER-CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmecl 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, Enlield, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Gaps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES— Saddle:;, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware . Vestas, iJO's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses &C. &.C, &C. PER WILD DUCK. 74 TRUNKS, in Men's E.S. Half Wellingtons, and Lace Boots Boy's and Youth's Lace iioots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots 4 to (is, (i to ()s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Boots Bronze, Kiel, 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 White 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. 3 &C, &C, &(\



TO ALL WHOM IT MA? CONCERN. "gOTJGHT EXPRESSLY FOE THE RETAIL TRADE FOR QUALITY AND PRICE SEE FUTUEE ADVERTISEMENT. RETIRING IPROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, 33 i . " ' •"- •;',?';. '"'••at) BOOTM A.KER AND IMPORTER, ' 136, QtJB EN STREET, AUCKLAND, BEQ-S to return hii sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the LIBEBAii SITPPOBT he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Sbtbk Yiabs, and has much pleasure in ...... „„ • ■ • ;i; .. offering his so? o o iKi-'••£i| r OB BOOTS AND SHOES;: . : ■.•■,■; ■ ... .; .' ' ;i!;"ff AT COST PRICE, The Balance of whioh, if not Sold wituix-. : a Reasonale Time, will be offered >;; to the Trade. :;: . . -T 1 THE PREMISES TO LET. ~-[« J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER^ 136, QUEEN STREET, jUo AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bunk. I ..;..•■: ■-.-•. . ■ .--■•■., <mjt ' • ;......... ; , . . ' , . ■ ■ ri'iM :.■■:, . : ■ ■■■!~ ■ ■ '■ ■ O> BUSINESS NOTICE. ■•■•,• . i _ ■ tfaa TO THE INHABITANTS OF PARNELL. TTAVINQ- this day disposed of tho •*-'- Butcher's Businets carried on by me at Parnell to Mr. 0. Wood, who was recently there, I beg to return my sincere thanks for the favours bestowed on me while in business? X GElt KAY. Parnell, Feb. 29,1872. -•■ ■;■ •;/• Slaving re-purohased the above • named, 4 Business from Mr. B. Kay, I beg to infoi-sat ß the public that I shall be-oommjutce bpsinbot^ on FBIDAY, March Ist, 1872 ; and hope' to merit a continuance of the support hithert* accorded me. C . WOOD. J