The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 664.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OE AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STEEET, |_J AS much pleasure in informing the public L 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 j 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 Shietings. 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 Rugs Stair Carpets.. Men's, Youth's and Boys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J.S, invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, 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. Jambs, 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 1,1571. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND IS, 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, &c. Cleaned or Dyed, and got up in a style unsurpassed jn 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. MARKET PLACE, Queen-steeet. i nnn valentines, -JLj \J\J\J Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 „ 3d. each 500 ~ Cd. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. ■ > f'l' New Sheet Songs, 3d. each v Gtr;^ Rimmell's Perfumery, Gd., Bd., and Is. recotni Pomades, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. a -r-uio. Powder, Id. per packet STAB. Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Gd. per box ___ Black Neckties, Cd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Mens' Socks, 6d. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to is. Hair Nets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. - Assorted Earrings, Od. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Rings and Pins, Gd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. 6d. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Od. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Cd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Cd. Corkscrews, Od. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. 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. WILLIAMS, ; • (LATE H. WATTS). Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied j» small quantities' $o retail.



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND, "OEGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the LibeeaTj Support he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Ykaes, and has much pleasure in offering his S T O O -KZ OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within a Reason-ale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STBEET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. r SOETH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHARF. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every hali-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 the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with every comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most rcasonabe 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, HOMCEOPATHIO CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (theee dooes above the bank of new zealand). Y7>X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions JP_* of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut AVood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Itemedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homoepathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of tho best qtmlity, 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 vahie. "Having examined and used 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. Haetmann, M.D." NOTICE TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC., TOMATO S! TOMATOS! TOMATOS! HORSE RADISH, SMALL PICKLING ONIONS, CHILLIES, AND GARLIC. fTIHE undersigned are Purchasers of Small Jl as well as Laege Quantities of the above, at NELSON, BROWN, & CO.'S SAUCE FACTORY, FOBT STEEET. (Two doors from the Custom-house Hotel). SCORIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL FLETCHER is prepared to deliver scoria ash at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish out of yards, drains, and wells, and perform all other work of a similar kind on such terms as may be agreed upon; Night-soil aud the contents of earth-closets also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may be left at Sceats' British Hotel. r\N£*ALE— XTTANTED— . Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures ■ Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. ■■■■. I. PHILLIPS. No 10, Insurance Buildings;



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEkToF THE SALE. FURTHER REDUCTION _LJ_n Jr JJbxlyl(_/-tij-i 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. FOR PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. ' S. &J. BJJVATLB, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALIS OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 QXTIEEJIsr STREET.



W. RATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT O F BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS KEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES 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. HOOPER AND 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 scientific 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. Tlie proprietors are determined to maintain and extend the high reputation their brands already possess in tlie market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour and aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2'; this Ale is especially prepared for family use, 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. 3. Liberal terms are offered to tlie Trade. B KIT ANN I A 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 ever offered to the public, while its really handsome stand, and reasonable price, offer additional induce ment* 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\m 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) Bone Dust, Sydney No; 1, five. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street,



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. j Will sell, prior to Stock-taking, at an : IMMENSE SACRIEICE, ! Their surplus Stocks of SUMMER DRAPERYI CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and FANCY GOODB ARE LOW COST PRICES! CLEARING- SALE OF MEN'S" AND BOYS' COTIIING-, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PRICES. g^° COME EARLY AND SEE. i Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from B_d. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. "R OBERT J. McEARLAND, C.E.*, LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street AUCKLAND. pOPPER-PLATE and Lithographic Phintino executed at tbe Evjsnino Stab Office. J. CASE *~ BEOS to draw tbe attention o£ 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 Grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand.' ' ",' J. CAS E, CoilNElt OF WaKEF-ISM) AND ABKItCT.OMBIE STREETS. N'.B.—J.C. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. ' .„.;..." FOB NEW YEAE'S GIFTS, i BUY jj M. McLAOHLAN'S a\a r£2 18s, 6d. '.. ... \ 'A'; ■' ?.' A'_ . :■:..•', ■',*; a! i l k d; res s c s, ! -IN ALL SHADES. • 1 .'•**■■ ' * *' ■ „.•■:.... ■ I -7. _____ THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLAG-HLAN, * 214, QUEEN'STEEET.



"PXPIRATION OE LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. R. W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under: — FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GRENADINES and MUSLINS (Now and choice), At cost prices. LADIES' UNDERDERCLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. SHEETINGS, TERRY and other QUILTS, . At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, everything for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE and CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much under 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 KID GLOVES, 2s. Cd. per pair. THE AVIIOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD BY AUCTION. E. W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite tlie United Service Hotel. ft* J\ O LET. OEEICES AND STORAGE, . AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back Eiitiunce to Premises. Apply to HENRY GILEILLAN, ■■■•■-.,■' Agent. NOW SELLING CHEAP, TOO °AS B S APPLES y. 100 cases Pears 6 cases Onions Eruit by the case, 2_-d per lb. AT H. WATT S', Grey Street,



LEWIS BROTHERS AXE NOW LANDING, . EX CADUCEUS, 1 f\i) PACKAGES BOOTS AND x\JZm> 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 DRAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Lion Mediums, 33 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, &c. &c, &c &C. MILLINERY— Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and untrimmed Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, &C, &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' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain aud Colored Socks, sizes Men's White Lambswool 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' BLANK UTS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 9}, 10}, 11.}, Medium Super Striped Bugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS- Men's Twill, Cavour, Alpine, Wire, 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., &o. TO ARRIVE, PER NAOMI, 97 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, Watertight^, 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 Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings BLANKETS— 9J, 10}, 11}, and 12} Witney and Super White' bound and whipped 9} 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 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 . I-lOSIERY- 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, 2, r)o'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 Boots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots 4 to Os, 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, aU 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, i .' 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.



£5,000! £5,000! £5,000 ! FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. « •' ■ .- '•*-. TO BE SOLD AT COST PBIOE, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. BABBITT M Ll¥Y. TTAVINGr PURCHASED those CENT SAL PREMISES nest to the Southern Cross Office, will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE of these well bought Groceries, at COST PRICE, PREVIOUS TO REMOVING. NO PRICE LIST! EVEEY AETICLE EEDUCED. Storekeepers, Coasters and Families, will find it greatly to their ad vantage by calling at . . BARNETT & LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE^ 204, QUEEN-STEEET, 206 : (Next to the Theatre Royal). JB_° We beg to remind the public that this is a GENUINE SALE and no PUFF, in order to open our New Premises with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK ! ! ! '. 1 1 _ *..* B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE ON SALE, EX CADUCEUS -LL and late arrivals, ._ Rice, 561b. bags, 1 cwt. kegs Sardines, £ and \ boxes Split Peas, 1 cwt. kegs Patent Groats A.. '..j Mixed Pickles Salad Oil, pints and i pints Castor Oil Anchovy Sauce '~; V/i Light Thumb Blue Currants, 1 cwt. cases Candles Corn Flour—Munn's, Brown's Jujubes, 71b. tins Starch—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, _:-chests, chests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents for Munn's Corn Elour, Neal's Sauces, Pickles, and Chutney, Napier Soaps. B. TONKS & CO. f NEW SEEDS .' NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, vitt Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT^ WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STREET, EAST. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Stbeet. THE undersigned has always on hand:—-' First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c., at th"e J~_r lowest market prices. « I A fine lot of Obanges and Apples on hand.. • 3 Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates.V) T<J I , [N.B.—All goods purchased at they-aboveJ* .* Store delivered free of charge. Termß: Cash. H, CANHAJtf.