The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 646.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1872

[PRICE ONE PENNT.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. r"1 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. Faenali. 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. WAIKATO ELECTORAL DISTRICT. TO THE ELECTORS. f~H ENTLEMEN,—Having been requested \JC by a number of settlers interested in the Waikato, to allow myself to become a Candidate for the representation of your Electoral District, I have great pleasure in placing my services at your disposal. My interests are identical with your own. My best 'attention will, therefore, bo given to the consideration of those questions which more directly concern you. Should you honour me with your confi dence by electing me as your representative, I will go into the Assembly free from any party bias, pledged only to nse my best ex ertions to secure the peace and prosperity of the colony in general, and of the Waikato in particular. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, January 24, 1872.



T> OBEET J. McFARLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queeit street, AUCKLAND. QUEEN STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALOS & CO. 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. WE MEAN TO GIVE SEVERAL BARGAINS. A Lot of MENS' BOYS' AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, TO BE CLEARED OUT AT A VERY LOW PEICE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN STREET, Neae the Savings' Bank.



[Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTATLISHMENT, GREY STREET AND 13, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SIIORTLAND, 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.



H. WATTS, G-ENERAL DEALEE,, JUNCTION OF GEEY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE—Good Salt Butter, Bel. 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. sid. by the tin of 7lb. The best Pickles, Is. per bottle Castor Oil, Sd ; pints, Is. Salad Oil, 9cl; pints, Is. 2d. or 12s. per dozen Shop Twine, Is. 4d. per lb. Colman's Starch, Od. perlb. Blue, lOd. per lb. Morton's Salmon, Is. 3d. per tin Sardines, 9d. ; Ss. per dozen The best Bottled Vinegar, Is. ; 10s. per dozen Curry, lOd. per bottle Fine Salt, 71bs. for Gd. Black Lead, Gd. per lb. Bath Bricks, 2d. each Brown Windsor Soap, sd. per packet of 3 cakes Good Tea, 2s. Gd. 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. 0. per dozen Apples, sd. per lb. Pears, 4d. per lb. 200 Mutton Hams, Od. and Is. each, or 9s. per dozen Violet Powders, Bd. per dozen packets Soda, lid. per lb. Whiting, lkl. 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, 2}d. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2kl. per lb. or 51bs. for Is; Flour, Slbs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, Queen-street.



ftOETH SHOEE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' "WHAEF. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every hall-hour during the day up to 11 p.m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel haa much pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with erery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reaßonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Eoom ia fitted with one of Alcock'a best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (three dooes above the bank of new zealand). TpX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions \d of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Eemedies, 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 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 lias 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. Haktmann, M.D." FRUIT AND POTATOE STOEE, High Steeet. 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. MESSES. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddiees and Harness Makebs, BEG- to inform their friends and the public, that they hare 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, SADDLES & HARNESS MAKER, 15 4, Queen Stbeet.



GENBBAL DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON TJEUS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, ho has determined at its expiration TO RELINQUISH HISPEESENT 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, '" COKNEB OP WELLESLEY STREET. 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. 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. E. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1, 1871,



1 AAA VALENTINES, liU'l'U1 Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 „ 3d. each 500 „ Cd. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, Bd. each Itimmell's Perfumery, Cd., Sd., and Is. Pomades, 3d. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet Powder, Id. per packet Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Od. per box k Black Neckties, (id. ; Klastic Belts, 9d. to Is. *w Mens1 Socks, lid. ; Handkercheifs, Gd. £ Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to Is. Ifl/a-'flair Nets, Gd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. v- Boot Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, Cd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Kings and Pins, Gd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Cd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Hoots, 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). j Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail,



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FITKTHER REDUCTION XHT PRICE. 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. FOE 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 Sc 98 Q,TJEE3^T STREET.



SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH AT MORE V ' S , 156, GiUEEIT S T 1 IR, IE IE T. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLEAR^FF^ SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. lid each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from 4s. lid. [ Cishmere Hoods, from 3s. 6d. Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, and Fancy Goods, — All Half Price! Ladies' Chemises, from ... ... ... ... 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from ... ... ... 3s. Hd. ~ Drawers „ ... , 2s. Gd. „ Muslin do-, ~ 59. lid. ~ Skirts „ 2s. lid. ~ Crinolines ~ 2?. lid. Ladies' "White Lustre Jackets, Highly Trimmed ... ... 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac .Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, , # iti Os. 4fd. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ... • ... ... ... ... _' 4 g , Ud. Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, ... ... ... i 9. \\^ m „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... .., ... ... ... ... ... ... ,_ i S- n^ ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... tii 4,3. 11,3. BoyB1 Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... tii 4 Si hj. With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Children's Wear, all at Hal? Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MO RET'B, M C, QUEEN S T E E E T . P.S. —Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



KOSEBANK NURSE KY, Foot of Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begs to intimate that, hav ing groatly 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, EOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE, SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. rilHB Undersigned having been appointed 1_ Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Familios, 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 ; 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. PEICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON", Agent, 99, Sfaortland. street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. IMPORTANT NOTICE. rTIHE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, A Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Du. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti^choletiaPowders, as prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. i



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 Redxiction. Come Early and Secure UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, For no reasonable offer will be refused. R. W. DYSON, 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel. NOTICE. fTIHE undersigned, haviug taken the 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 Prices. BURNS & RULE, BOTTLERS, ETC.



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTH AKEE AND IMPOETEE, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, T)EGS to return his sincere thanks to his : friends and tho public generally, for the Liberal StrrroßT he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Years, and has much pleasure in offering his STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold withih a Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPOETEE, 186, QUEEN STR.EET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank.



SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! SELLING 0 FF!!! H. FUGATE TOEING-ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Begs to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that he has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENOEMOUS STOCK OP BOOTS AKD SHOES. HE IS SELLING- OFF AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. This is a Positive Sale, and no deception of the public.



THE WHOLE OF THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD, And the Stock realised upon by the FIRST OF MARCH, As the Property is LET, and possession to be given in' ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PREMISES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. Note the Address :— H. FUG ATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THE/STKE HOTAL. February 1, 1871.



A POTHECAEIES' HALL." • G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 226, QUEEN STREET, Three Dooks Below the Cits" Hall. G.S.S. "specially calls attention to the following Specific Eemedies: — SMITH'S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried it to be a Safe, Prompt, and Effective .Remedy. SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Impurities. SMITH'S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. SMITH'S RENOWNED DIARRHOEA AIND DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. STJMMES FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Headdresses, 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 STEEET, Corner of Albert-street. rpO BEEWEES AND OTHEES FO R ¥~A LE, Mash Tun, with false bottom and cover,' Sparges, with Maitland Pa:ent Mashing Apparatus, &o. Patent Copper Refrigerator Copper Tubular Steam Boiler, complete Large Copper Boiler Cask Washing Machine Hofcaud Cold Air Fan, complete Cornish Boiler, 12 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. Also, An Iron False Bottom, in segments, complete for Mash Tun. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. 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 Seeds. E. BAIBD, VICTORIA SEED STORES. . . NOTICE OF EEMOVAL. KMILLtiR, BOOTMAKER, begs to: • inform the public that he has removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wharf, next to Mr. Compton, Grocer.