The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 636.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1872

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! • H. ATKINS WILL SELL DITKING- THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DEAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PRICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Free akd without Chabgb for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, uace jaus, Xiu»ieryr±itr3:fo^iio,. a Ar a«y other useful article they may select, of not less Talue than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, and Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goo 3s be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OP DBAPEEY AND CLOTHING-, SOLD AT THE VEBY 10WEST PBICE IN AXTCKIANDt N,B. —These Discount Goods are freely offered as an expression of the appreciation by H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN.



TO THE ELECTOES OF THE DIS TEIOT OF RODNEY. f*i ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Henry W. FabnaliL. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. HAS AEEIYED AND WILL SIIOETLY APPEAE THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddiees and Habwess Makebs, BEGr to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Me. 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 predecessors, might be accorded to him. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 15 4, Qtteen Steeet. [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. r^ENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING V^ Cleaned, Renovated, or Dyed, well pressed and Neatly Repaired. Ladies' Dresses of all materials, Cleaned, Dyed, and Hot-pro=aod. Voi^t-, am—, i>jva ■*- ana 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. H. WATTS, G-ENEEAL DEALEE, JUNCTION OF GREY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE—Good Salt Butter, Bd. per lb ; Dripping, 4d. per lb ; Cheese, 4d per lb; Good Lime Juice, Bd. per quart, 2s 3d per gallon—a good summer drink for children this hot weather, and the water scarce and bad. Mustard, Is. per lb., or lOd. by the 71b. tin Lemon Peel, Is Bd. per lb.; Is. s£d. by the tin of /lb. The best Pickles, Is. per bottle Castor Oil, 8d ; pints, Is. Salad Oil, 9d; pints, Is. 2d. or 12s. per dozen Shop Twine, Is. 4d. per lb. Colman's Starch, Cd. perlb. Blue, lOd. per lb. Morton's Salmon, Is. 3d. per tin Sardines, 9d. ; Bs. per dozen The best Bottled Vinegar, Is. ; 10s. per dozen Curry, lOd. per bottle Fine Salt, 71bs. for Cd. Black Lead, 6d. per lb. Bath Bricks, 2d. each Brown Windsor Soap, sd. per packet of 3 cakes Good Tea, 2s. Cd. per lb. Washing Powder, lOd. per dozen packets Sir William Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid, for taking away all kinds of unpleasant smells or for sick rooms, only Is. per bottle Kruse's Superior Fluid Magnesia, 2s. quart bottle Good Bacon, Bd. per lb. Hams, Is. per lb. 800 dozen Oranges, Is. 3d. per dozen, or 8s 4d per 100 Oranges Cocoanuts, 2d. and 3d. each, or Is. C. per dozen Apples, sd. per lb. Pears, 4d. per lb. 200 Mutton Hams, 9d. and Is. each, or 9s. per dozen Violet Powders, Bd. per dozen packets Soda, lid. per lb. Whiting, lid. per lb. Hops, Is. per lb. And a variety of articles too numerous to mention. Notice that all articles sold by H.W. not approved of, the money will be returned, but no credit given. Good Fresh Butter wanted. Onions, 2jd. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2Jd. per lb. or 51bs. for Is; Flour, 51bs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d. TOY BOOKS! TOY BOOKS! AT THE MARKET PLACE, QUEEN-STBEET. 1 HAH PICTUEE and Story J-m\J\J\J BOOKS, Id. each 500 Picture and Story Books, 2d. each 000 „ „ „ 3d. each 500 Untearable „ „ 6d. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, ana Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Rimmell's Perfumery, 6d., Bd., and Is. Pomades, Bd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet Powder, Id. per packet Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Cd. per box Black Neckties, Gd. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Mcris' Socks, Cd. ; Handkercheifs, 6d. Ladies' Stockings, Gd. to Is. Hair Nets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Piiot Laces, 4d. to Gd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, '^AA. to is. Assorted Earrings, Gd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. 6d. Rings and Pins, Gd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. 6d. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Gd. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brushes, Gd. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Gd. 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 in small quantities to retail,



GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON TJEGS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, he has determined at its expiration TO RELINQUISH HIS PRESENT BUSINESS, And will therefore hold an unusually CHEAP SALE Of all SUMMER GOODS during the remainder of the present Season. The object being to effect a clearance, all new Goods will be sold at COST PRICE, and all other Goods at a great reduction. R. W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN STREET, Corner op Wellksley street. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. THE undersigned takes this oppor tunity of informing Ms 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 arid 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.



f RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. I LAST FEW wfejF THE SALE. FUETHEE REDUGTION THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OP FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stocls remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOE PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. eTyaxle, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN" AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S 'AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 & 98 Q/OTE]EI3Sr STREET. SELLING OFF!!- THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH MORE V ' 8 , 15 6, G&TTEIEHN" STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE~Tb CLEAR OFj^ SUMMER GOODS !!! ■>; _~,.. Trimme/l Hn.fer./^-^-n^ ■•*'-| - "cashmere Hoods', from" " ... 3s. 6d. ■ —"*-»"-'"»ajg^J'^^j^o^ifRs, Feathers, and Fancy Goods— All Half Price ! Ladies'Chemiaes, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from 3a. lid. Drawers „ 2s- 6cl- >> Muslin do., „ ss. lid. " Skirts „ 2s. lid. ~ Crinolines ~ 2s. lid. " Ladies' Whtte Lusthe Jackets, Etchly Trimmed 7s. 6<i A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... os. 4fd. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4s. lid. Children's Print Dresßes ... ... ... ... ... ■■• ... ... ... ... ... Is. lid. „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... . ... ••• .*. ... ... ... ... Is. lid. „ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4s. lid. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ■•■ ... ... ... ... ... 4s. Ud. With a variety of other Q-oods for Ladies' and Children's "Wear, all at Half Peice ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MOEBT'S, 156, QUEEN STEEET. P.S.—Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



EOSEBANK NURSE BY, Foot oe Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR QOLDIE begs to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will be no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A.GOLDIE, JtiOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent in Auckland province foi the sale of the above Machines, begs to cal the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, anc respectfully Solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which ar< so well known in the Colonies, needs no coml ment; each Machine will hem, braid, cord tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and sill twist; linen or cotton thread can be used t< make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. PRICES. Family Machines complete, with extra from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Sfaortland street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needle springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always 01 hand. HAS AEEIVED AND | WILIj SHOETLY APPEAE THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAS



SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. THE LEASE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING- THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PRICE, And all other Goods at an Immense Reduction. I Come Early and Secure UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, I For no reasonable offer will be refused. I R. W. DYSON, I 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel. > I ) s ■ ■ : ' NOTICE. fTHHE undersigned, having taken the a premises lately occupied by Messrs. LYELL BROS., DURHAM STREET, are now prepared to supply the public with WHITSON'S CELEBRATED ALES AND STOUT, at the Lowest Possible Cash Pbices. BURNS & RULE, b. BOTTLERS, ETC,



NO MISFITS;!!! SAMUEL COOMBES "DBQ-S to inform the gentlemen of Auok land that, finding his ■ft. TAILOEINQ DEPAETMENT Increauing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PEEMISES IN HIGH-STREET, "s=\:.~ engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, ana atraou~Eu~niß-Bc»ir- - at workmen, he is now in a position to TUBS OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot be - jqualled in the Colony. SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, ; S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not oompell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. f ■■ N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. . 5...000M888, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STEEET, MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.



SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY, Shortland street.—Conducted by Mrs, Harden and Miss Haselden. Studies will re» commence on Tuesday, January 23. MRS. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will re-assem. ble on MONDAY, sth February, 70 Karangahapeßoad, Newton. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. THIRD SESSION. ' THE Principal will deliver the Opening Address of the Session, in the English Room, at the College, on Monday, 29th inst., at 4 p.m. Subject: " Education from divers | points of view," Parents of pupils attending rtis Co'iege, and all who take an interest in the progress of education, are invited to attend. . ■ AUCKLAND COLLE&E, Studies will be resumed on Wednesday! 24th .g; instant. • Resident Masters : • " Mr. J. MoVey Baird, Principal Mr, J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr, A. G. Graham. Visiting Mastebs: Mr, J, C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr, Stubbings, Pianoforte -V Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill • Miy Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly: in advance) i Under 9 years of age .... £1 Is. per quartet' Above 9 years of age •,,, £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c, 2a. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. r The Principal will be at home Evory After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. AUCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY. REV. PETER MABON, B.A. SCHOOL DUTIES will be resumed on MONDAY, the 22ndinst, Branches :— English, Classics, Mathematics, Book-keeping, &c. Fees payable quarterly. Senior pupils, £1 Xls. 6d. ; junior pupils, lls. ST._MATTHEW t '.S SCHOOL, DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. A DVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, XJk. Erench, Logic, Algebra, and the higher branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few Boarders, C. B. ANDREW, 8.A., Head Master, LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, HALL OF THE YOUNG- MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION,' . WEIIESIEY STSEW, jLtfcBiAND, ; Principal: Mrs. Colclqugh, |MR S. COLCL OtG Hi A Student from Queen's College, London, and 4 First-class Gertificated"'Teacher under the Auckland Board of Education, TpTAS opened this School with <jhe view of ■IT- placinga sound and thorough English Education within the reach of all girls. There hajve been so many complaints of the superficial edition that girls usually receive, that she hojpes her efforts to supply the want by opening a school in which solid useful knowledge will We the first care, will receive fcbie support of the public^ She has secured the, latge Hall of the Association, one of the largest, best ventilated, and central rooms in Ajuckland; and will endeavdur, by strict atten tion, mental and moral culture, to make her School a success. The system of tuition is that pursued with such good results in the Ladies' Colleges in England, and the principle of the large Btate Schools in the United States —4hat system which depends mainly on viva, voce teaching, and eschews the bbselete classics of a bygone day, using only the most modern and authentic School Books. Lectures on all useful subjects will com prise part of the course. Needlework, * especially plain needlework, will be taught thoroughly. : No Balls or Parties will be given j a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms: —£1 Is per quarter, payable in advance. Acoomplishments, extra. SUMM-ER 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, WYSDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. SOETH SHO EE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, j CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHABF. 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 the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with etery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reaßonabe 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.