The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 657.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1872

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, TTAS muc'.i pleasure in informing the public -*-^- of Auckland and its vicinity, that he hhs Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP 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 stook of WinoeyiJ 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 Shirtixgs. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS BEPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto K'.dderinicister, Brussels Tapastry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rugs Stair Carpets.. Men's, Youth's and 73oys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at vei'y Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. fTTHE undersigned takes this oppor- J- 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 tiled. R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1, HS7I. [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. pENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING \~M 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. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MAEKET PLACE, QUEEN-STBEET. 1 AAA VALENTINES, A.m\J\jyj Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 ~ 3d. each 500 „ 6d. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of .Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Rimmell's Perfumery, 6d., Bd., and Is. Poropdes, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and Bd. VH'jjt Powder, Id. per packet Boysi and Men's Collars, all sizes, 6d. per box Blafi Neckties, 6d.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Ib. Mens' Socks, 6d. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to Is. Hair Nets, 6d to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to 6d. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to is. Assorted Earrings, Cd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Rings and Pins, Cd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. 6d. Combs, 6d. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Cd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Cd. Corkscrews, Gd. 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 in small quantities to*tail.



QUEEN STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS & GO. CLEARING-OUT SUMMER STOCK; AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. mHE ABOVE NOTICE is deemed sufficient "WITHOUT QUOTATIONS OF PRICES, which are often calculated to mislead the pur« chaser. A large lot of Remnants to be Sold, at Exceedingly Low Prices. WE MEAN" TO GIVE SEVERAL BARGAINS. A Lot of MENS' BOYS' AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, TO BE CLEARED OUT AT A VERT LOW PRICE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN STREET, Neae the Savings' Bank. "R OBERT J. McFARLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street, AUCKLAND. iNOETH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHABF. TTIHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the -L wharf every halt-hour during the day up to 11 p.m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel has much pleasure iv informing his friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with eTery comfort and convenience, he ia prepared to entertain visitors on the most rcaso.-.abe terms. Alee, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room ia fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen stbeet (three doors above the bank of new zealand). TT1 X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions Jrj of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 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 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.' •"■'TO1 "(Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D." FRUIT AND POTATOB STORE, High Steeet. THE undersigned has always on hand :— First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Okanghes and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered froe of charge. Terms: Cash. H. OANHAM. MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddlees and Haeness Makebs, 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 favora so liberally oonferred 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 bis predecessors, might be accorded to him. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 104» Qt7E#N Sjß'B-BT.



W. EATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS KEA.L BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLICK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. Hoop e!T~a~:n d co. s 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 anew 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. The proprietors arc anxious to maintain and extend the good reputation their brands already posses* 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. : 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 the Trade. • ! _____ - BRITANNIA SEWJNG 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 ments to purchaser*. The Company's " Tom Hood" Hand Machine {..allowed to be the gem qf 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 beat in the city. Apply to P. L. PRIME. Or, T. H. HALL. r\TH SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. • Oatmeal, SOlb, 251b. Brandon's Candles, F.W. Sydney Maize Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street,



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FUKTHEE 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. FOR PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. bTvaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 QXHEKJISr STREET.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. Will sell, prior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of SUMMER DRAPERY CLOTHING Axo HAT 3 SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and FANCY GOODS BELOW COST I'lt ICES! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COT FUNG, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL' P II ICES. jus! 0 come ea.kly and see. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. IMPORTANT NOTICE. rTIHE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, X Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dn. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti>citoleka.Po\vdkhsj as prepared and sold by H. BRITrAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, G5, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. J. CASE BEGrS 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 Grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. J. CASE, C'OIINHR OF WAKBBTEIiD AND AbeRCIIOMBIB STREETS. N.8.—J.0. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. rfIHE Undersigned having been appointed JL Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to oall the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment 5 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. j EDWD. H. PEATON, Agent, 99, Sbortland*: street, Auckland; - j N.8.-^Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbjns always on hand,



J. COSGRAVE & CO. WILL nOLD A CHEAP SALE " or DRAPERY & CLOTHING EOE FOURTEEN DAYS. npHEY have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer the Public, consisting of — DRESS GOODS PR INI S PIUXTI.D MUSLIXS GREXADIXES CALICOES SHEETINGS TOWELLING &C, &C, <fee. ■ Also, AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SHIRTS, 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. &W Purchasers are invited to call soon, MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. nnHE following gentlemen have been JL nominated to fill the offices of the Mechanics* Institute for the ensuing year:— President: W. L. Rees, Eaq, Dr. J R, Nicholson, M.P.C ; P. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor. Vice-Presidents : Messrs. W. L: Rees, Win. Swanson, James George, F. J. Moss, Dr. J. R. Nicholson, P. A. Philips. Com* mitfcee: Messrs. Thomas L. White, W. J. Cawkwell, F. J. Moss, T. Cooper James Brown, Robert Cranwell, William White, A. A. Smith, C. H. Mclntosh, J. H. Burns, F. Whitaker, John Diddams, F. J. Furrell, J. Siveright, John Reid, J. H. Jaggar, Snell, Or. M. Roed, A. Gavan, Willcox. Treasurer: R. McKay. From this list will bo chosen one President, two Vice-Presidents, twelve Members of Committee, and one Treasurer. The Election will take plaoe at the annual meeting on Thursday Evening, the 22nd instant. Two auditors will be appointed at the meeting. T AMB'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR, X S. MACFARLANE, Agent. QN SALE- TXTANTED- Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just* in-Times Otagos. I.PHJLLIPB, No ip, Insurance Buildings;



LEWIS BROTHERS ARE NOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1A O PACKAGES BOOTS AND \-\J4U 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 Albert Slippers Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers Ladies' and Men's Uppers 137 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Jlifle Mediums, :$3 and 3fi inch Lion Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth AVinseys, Wool Twill, Fancy Reps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Rob Hoy 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 AValkiug 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' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 9}, \o\, 11}, Medium Super Striped Rugs 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, &c. TO AEEI YE, PER NAOMI, 97 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 Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings BLANKETS— 9}, 101, Hi, and 121 Witney and Super White, bound and whipped 01 and 111 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 HOSIEEY— 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, 250'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 Cs, C 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 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, 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.



B. TONKS & CO. HAVE ON SALE, EX CADUCEUS and late arrivals, .Rice, 561b. bags, 1 cwfc. kegs Sardines, £ and i boxes Split Peas, 1 cwt. kegs Patent Groats Mixed Pickles Salad Oil, pints, and -J- pints Castor Oil . Anchovy Sauce Light Thumb Blue Currants, 1 cwt. casc3 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, -J-chests, ohests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents for Mnnn's Corn . Flour, Neal's Sauces, Pickles, and Chutney, Napier Soaps. B. TONKS & CO. RETIRINa FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND, TJEG-S to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the Liberax Support he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Yeaes, aud has much pleasure in offering his st o o :k: OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of whioh, if not Sold "withix A ReASONALE Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. SUMMER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millioery anti- 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 STEEET, Corner of Albert-street. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seed?. E. BAIED, VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, AT KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STREET, EAST. JAMES BUTCHER, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. X TONS ON GAR-LICK,: fj » SHAREBBOKEB, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. AD. Me T A VIS H & CO.; • Agents, 48, Queen street, Auckland," aud at Coromandol,'