The Evening Star.

lII.—No. 740.J

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1872

[PRICE ONE PEN NT.



5/K^v A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY, ' (LIMITED).' GOLDEN CROWN. Auckland for ££^™1™ Tararu for Coromandel. iara™ c fifijg* Auckland. May 29 10 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. HUGH CRAIG, Manager, h "k3^ /"OVERLAND ROUTE TO C^^^^Vy ENGLAND. The United States, New Zeatand, and Austealia Mail Steamship Line. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Go vernment for a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship NEBRASKA, 2,143 tons register, I. Harding, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco on THURS DAY, June 13, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. , AUSTRALASIAN jj^JL. XJI. STEAM NAVIGATION C^g^^^l. CO.'s FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, Under engagement to connect with the UNITED STATES, NEW ZEA LAND, A_STD AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, i Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, vill be despatched for above ports on Saturday next, at noon. I For. particulars of freight or passage apply to . "i . H. M. JEEVIS, Agent. - Q TEAM TO THE Aj^Sfcv £5 THAMES. mmW&^fe, Carrying Passengers and Cargo. The p.s. ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— Wednesday, 29fh May, at 12 o'clock night Friday, 31st May, at 6 o'clock evening Also, THE P.S. LADY BOWEN, Thursday, 30th May, at 12 o'clock night JAMES MORTON, Fort Btreet. FOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGO- Calling at Wangaeei Heads if Sufficient Inducement Offees. GOVERNMENT STEAM POSTAL SERVICE. The fine p.s. COMER ANG- Will on and after Friday, the 10th instant, leave as follows : — Auckland, every Friday, at 4 p.m., for Bussell. Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mangonui. Mangonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa. Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell. Russell, every Tuesday at noon, for Auck land. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auckland, May 1, 1872. QTEAM TO THE /tffcMr~M\ %. O THAMES. Carrying Passengers & Caego. Ihe favourite p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH will leave as follows : — Feom Auckland. Wednesday, May 29, at 6 o'clock evening Thursday, May 30, at 11 o'clock evening tridav, May 31, at 6 o'clock evening Saturday, June 1, at 6 o'clock evening ; Monday, June 3, at 8 o'clock evening Feom Geahamstown. [Thursday, May 30, at 9 o'clock morning I Friday, May 31, at 9.30 o'clock morning ■ Saturday, June 1, at 9.30 o'clock morning ■ Monday, June 3, at 9.30 o'clock morning _ ■\ A clerk is always on the Wharf receiving i cargo. E. O. SMITH, Agent, Auckland j I EDWIN BINNEY, m Agent, Grahamstown. Mmmp- SOUTHERN CROSS - <^v lO FOR COROMANDEL. *4^E _____#s*_» " Auckland to Coeomandel. This Day, 29th May. at 12 noon, am week day at same hour till furthe »<tfiee. _m-, Coeomandel to Auckland. I This Day, 28th May, at 6 o'clock p.m., an< flSt*? week day at same hour till furthe:



vV "DIOR AHIPARA AND |%< Jj HOKIANGA. A '«W3§» The Cutter MARY ELIZA, ..„ . C. F. Mann, Master, will sail on Saturday, the Ist June, 1872. For freight apply to M. NICCOL, ■ • ' Agent. E. BEO¥N (Late Agent p.s. Lady Bowen) IkrJlx "DEGS to inform his friends and J|^|^ XX the public generally that be *Z^RyT\u has commenced business as ■*S?_i£3.€s>s. Custom-house and General Ship ping Agent on the Queen-street Wharf, and solicits a share of public support. Office—Jttst above Watermen's Staibs Auckland, May 20, 1872. SEASONABLE JACKETS ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, victoria, street. WILLIAM EYRE HAS Purchased cheap—One Case of Ladies' Jackets, which he offers to the public at less than half-price, consisting of—lrish Frieze Jackets,- Witney do., Beayerdo., Ripple do., Astrican do., etc., etc., in a great variety of styles and shades, at 7s 6d each. 2 cases of Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from Is, 2s, and 2s Cd each. 1,000 yards 33-inch Mexican Grey Calico, slightly damaged, at Gd per yard. 500 pairs heavy Mole Trousers, at 5s 9d per pair 2,000 yards heavy Winceys, at 8d per yard A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap 500 Scarlet and White Skirts Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 23 Od, and 3s 80 dozen of Girls' Coloured Kid Gloves, from la Gd per pair. 6. CASES .of Millinery Bonnets ; very clioiee novelties indeed. J. COSGRAVE & Co. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (three doors above the bank of New Zealand). T7IX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions Jrv of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. • Medicine Cases, in "Walnut "Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Remedies, fitted with tinctures,pilules, or globules. J. \ Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homcepathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of the best quality, and External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. Homceopathic 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 Homceopathic Pharmacopoeia. " (Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D. W. BE A L, rfIINSMITH and New and Second-hand JL Bookseller. Circulating Library. Boots Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellesley street East, next Dyson's. T C A E S O N, _J • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT.AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &0., High Stbeet. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. T A M B'S B I S C HI T, £21 PER TON. MR. J- S. MACFARLANE, Agent. !TT W. 0 L E V E, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, . AND PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER, ALEXANDRA, WAIEA.TO. HARLAND & SON'S LONDON VARNISHES, \ ■>■■■ •■' For Sale by the Uadersigried. . ROBERT WALKER & CO. i i^YwiN^ir DICKSON, :. Pj LICENSED LAND BROKER, 'Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, , Illuminator, &c. Land and House Agent, Jl2, Vailes' Buildings, Wyndham street^ hrriO'KEES & da vies, i V LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. fNa 7, Insurance Bui ldings. J MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, • Victoria street. __ rr]_D ■ SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur j_£L| Manufacturer, Bricklayer'^ Arms, Chapel street. [■ \ JT ONS O N GABLIOI, # Sharebeokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. . !'. V Established 1866. WJ. HU NT AN D CO. . Auditors, Mining Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen steeet. >. ~ ; SAMUEL M O B G- IN, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Alexandra, Waikato. 1 T^~ C . H I L L I :-.:,■' LICENSED SHAREBROKER, r NO. 22, INSURANCE BTIttMNGS.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. AEE SHOWXSTG NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY AT THE CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. ■VTBW DRESSES, WINCEYS, -^ FRENCH MERINOES, A Lot of New Sktets, Etc. LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS, . From Bs. lid. Rich New Jackets. JUST OPENED, New Gloves and Hosiery Dolly Varden Ties and Scarfs Silk Fringes and New Trimmings Cheap Corsets Fashionable New Collars and Sleeves Sets Chemisetts and Lace Goods Cambric Handkerchiefs Family Drapery Calicoes, Linen Goods, Flannels Blankets, from ss. 6d. SELLING OEE!! UNDER COST! Men's and Boys' Clothing *m Hats and Caps 00^ Cheap New Shirts, Collars and Tic». ERED. LOVEROCK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! JAMES HIGGINS (Op the late eiem op Smith & Hioghns,) T> ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and J_V _ the public generally that he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches as usual. J. H. takes this opportunity to return his thanks for past support, and pledges himself to give the same attention and satisfaction to his customers as he has hitherto done, and trusts by his style of Workmanship, and fit guaranteed, to seccure a still further share of public patronage. Observe the Address:— JAMES HIG-G-INS, OPPOSITE MR. GITTOS'S GRINDERY, STORE, WYNDHAM STREET. Scottish: commercial COMPANY. P_J?l_i_-— ONE MILLION STERLING. The Shareholders numher about 500, most of whom are both wealthy and influen fcial Losses under policies issued by the. Com pany will have prompt attention. Payments IN CABH, here or at home at the option of the assured. i A , _ . Claims arising from EXEIOSION oe 9AB m buildings on which the Company have Insurances will be admitted. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The rates of premium have been calculated with great care; thsy will be found both moderate and equitable, and will m most cases compare favourably with those of other offices. The Life Funds are kept in every way distinct from those of the Fire Branch. i j AfIvENTS * PREECE AND G-RAHAM, . Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. M. S. LEERS. ■ ' ; Accountant, i Auditor., Arbitrator, Li censed Victuallers' Agent, and Hotel Broker. ''i.Jl'■ QUE E N"- STRE ET , Over the Office of the V. 8. Cross. N.8.-A complete Register kept-of all . Hotels in the Market either for Sale or to L Companies Books Audited, Estates Wound Up,Taluations made, and Inventories taken wjtl^DromDtitude^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^aHj



. & J. R. VAILE guarantee all Widths, Sizes and Prices quoted bylthem, absolutely correct, S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Paget Coats, superior style and quality, 355. ~ . S. & JR. VAILE, Queen street. : Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, only"8a. 6d. the Suit S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Tweed and Cloth Suits of all kinds, very cheap. \ ' ' S.& J. R. VAILE, Queen street. . Boys' Zouave Suits, Stout Tweed, only 15s. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Waterproof and other Over-Coats, cheap. ■ S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Pilot Over-Coats, good and cheap. S, & J, R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Fashionable Tweed Trousers and Vests, only 17s. 6d. ; S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Naval Suits, very superior quality, only 255. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Silk and Satin Scarves, new styles, from Is. 3d. each. S. & J- R- VAILE, Queen street. i . Boys' Inverness Capes, very cheap. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's all-wool Crimean Shirts, only 4s, 9d. S, & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Shirts, Collars, Ties and ; . Hosiery, cheap. 'iowuQo Ivfnniosqp 'uz9ift __q p^onb saoiJd puis saztg 'stftpt_\_. ire Qd%Wßim3 uriiVA "H '£ & "S i ■ ■ ■ ■ .



BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HOOPER AND 0 0., 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 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 Hop. _ They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bittei^ 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 mil 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. Beg to announce that they have this day recommenced Business as CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c, &c, and now offer for sale a NEW AND VAEIED ASSORTMENT .' OE ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE EURNITUEE, AT THEIR PREMISES, No. 57, QIIEEN-STEEET, (Two doors below the Bank of New Zealand). Auckland, May 1, 1872. :-J' e,J TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTHIEBS, OUTFITTERS AND OTHERS. WILLIAM SMITH BEGS most respectfully to call the attention of the trade to the fact of his having taken those centrally-situated business premises in Wyndham street, two doors above the Evening Star Printing Office, and fitted them up as a Clothing Factory, where, with cutting machine, pressing and rimshing rooms, furnished with an entire plant of new cutting tables, new machinery, new pressing apparatus, new patterns, &c.,' and having secured the services of a staff of competent operatives, hopes to secure a sufficient amount of patronage to make his venture a success. THE LONDON , "Wholesale Ready-made Clothing Manufactory "Wyndham-street, Auckland. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COJjTEE MILLSj [Established 1864.] -pv SI EP HEN SON AND CO .I Jy Have ou hand andfor salei^' ' Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jaya, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, _lb, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 50lb tinß Peppers, black and white, whole or ground , : Peppers, packed in ilb tins and upwards j Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Coleman's _lb, lib, and 71b tins ' Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell'a ; and Bengal, in _lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins j Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk ; Cloves do do do I Ginger do do Mdo Carraway do; do do *:" ; i | Cinnamon. : do do do. ; .; '■:'i i Pimento; .l do do do v! *•_ I Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fanay •boxes : . ~ Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes : Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lain]e's,>nd Colonial [ ; ;i . i D v^-_^H___>rSQ_N- A;!CO',,,. ."V!



THE ALBION HOTEL, SITTTATED ON THE BEACH. X A P A N G A, ROBERT JONES, Peopeietoe. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately undergone very extensive alterations and improvements, and is now replete with every comfort and convenience, and fitted lip in a style superior to any in the province of Auckland. A NEW BUILDING has been erected especially for the convenience of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting from Auck land and the Thames. The Hotel contains a large number of bed rooms with suites of rooms for families or wedding parties. Gardens woll laid out. Wines and Spirits of the choicest Brands. Sparkling Ales of the best brew, in draught or in bottle. EISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale, in large quantities. N.B.—Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. piTY BOARD REGULATION. ■ "No Stock shall be driven through the City of Auckland between the hours of 8 in the morning and 10 at night." THE OSAKEI LANDING, At the entrance of the harbour, is now ready for the Landing Stock, and a person at all times present to receive them. ALFRED BUCKLAND. LY.OEUM.SCHOOL, East Wellesley steeet, CONDUCTED by Me. Compton, Trinity College, Dublin. . Terms :—Monthly, in advance, 10s. 6d. An Evening Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Hours, from 7to 9. NOTICE ! WAVERLEY HOTEL, : QUEEN STREET. SAM YOUNG, Peopeietoe. THE Upper Bar and Luncheon Rooms are NOW OPEN for the convenience of customers. WANTED KNOWN.—Just reoeived and opened out—■•.!__ '. The Bismarck Hat • • ' '': The New Baltic Shirt The New Reefer Jacket - . The New Tweed Shirt. . S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. \ ..,[• ■ WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi, at Coombes', Clothing Mart,r 80, Queen street :-r The Alma Hat- ' The Lome Hat The Sectional Hat • The Charlie Hat. All fashionable styles, and the newest thing ; out. ■ ■ • ~., MILLINERY! y A LARGE ASSORTMENT OI I MILLINEEY, STRAW GOODS, AND MANTLES JOE THE NEWEST AND MOST EASHIONABL] , ■■■ i - - -! -STYLES, ,'■ >J'" '"FTAVE just been received by the MISSES 1~1 MILNE, and are now open fo inspection : —■ . _ ■ Real Lace, Furs, Dress Goods Flowers, Feathers, Costumes Satiu and other Skirts -■ Head-dresses, Velvets, Velveteens lj Trimmings, and other Goods in grea ! . variety....



-| /^/~k PIECES Winceys, purchased JAyVj before the rise, 6fd. per Yard. J, Cosgrave.& Co. '' JUST OPENED, >i EX. CITY OE AUCKLAND AND * CADUCEUS."' [<a ]?£ JOHITSMITH, j 230, QUEEN STREET,-' ! ],J • • . ■ 1 TTAS much pleasure in informing the public ■*-~ of Auckland and its vicinity, that he. ha 9 Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the . dress 3 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 » V Scotch Tweeds ',■'■■■-:'' ■ y... Crimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers V,. ■ Printed Cloth, ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kiddermicister, Brussels G?apestry, "Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets, i ■ Door Mats in Wool and Coir ~ ~J jji* HearthßugS ■ '\■■'\.'J.' ... '-..;'».',;..,. Stair Carpets'. . t J., . "_' ~" y A'. : ' { %g i 1 • ' j—'• ' *'"'■ .' ■ ns.e, II Men's, Youth's and Boys .clothing of, every?. discription unusually,- cheap. .. ~ ! J.S. invites an.early inspection as heis determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. , ,"*.*.' : ■;,,? ... r ,.. j. • ■■■ ng February 19th, 1872. ■ ■■-• ' '" JUST OPENED, ~^: Ex WILD DUCK, PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS, "\ MUSICAL BOXES, &c. . T _ • VI CUCKSEY'S PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC SALOON,' Wholesale and Retail, city hall, queen street, auckland. \ MUSICAL BQXESirom. 21s to £30 Harmoniums from 12Z 12s. to 42 J ■ ;/• Pianofortes from 13.1 and upwards ,-. ,• Violins from Bs. 6d. and upwards Concertinas from 3s. 6d. English and Anglo-German Concertinas ■ '} _ Side Drums, Banjos, Guitars, Violoncellos,; and Tambourines. .. .'. ' .. J, Flutes of every description. " ": ■'■'■J'- H. C.'s Strings are the Choicest in the colonies. .. ~ All the New, Standard, and Popular, Music on hand: Pianofortes for sale or on hire. .slviOU Trade Supplied. ' .J. 1863. Ailmta N.B.—All goods sold at this Establishment ard oft most careful selection of!the-best qualities, and at[" most reasonable rates. ... ,fj PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS"';' AT HOFFMANN'S, 38, Shortland street. 0 FORTY PIANOS and HARMONIUMS for Sale or Hire from £15 to £125, and° for hire on the deferred paynent system. :__ T Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired'; by the year or othewise. ST. ■ Q. °- E-: RESTAURANT, SHORTLAND STREET. Breakfast ... 8 to 10 a.m. Dinner 12 to 3.30 p.m. Tea „. ... 5 to 8 p.m. 1; Meals always ready. . ■_>. R. ROACH, Lessee. , g .". _: . ■ ' . -~[ N E W D E P O ijEifi SHORTLAND-STREET, FOR ' '■ A*' S I"S Gc ' E R'S r LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHIJNE3. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST EEDUOED PfilGBS! !^> ■:. ' ■--.' . s: ,■■. ■■ cllol iri'J . i«io INSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment* (arrived, per Hero) of these justly Cele« brated Machines at . __ , - '"'' 0 NEW ZEALAND HOUSE ■J^ .'Sftiate Rattray's), ' ', ' 1 . ; Vr • Shortland Street, !,t ---where they may be seen and every informa tion had. ! —^ . . As, » These Machines are especially adapted for all kinds of Family Sewing and ■ Manufacture ing purposes. They will perform every a species of sewing, and make a beautiful and perfect stitch alike on both sides of the article sewed. Instructions GRATIS to every pur*« chaser. ' ', -, ■'~ . ... Fine Sewing or Braiding executed j also, lessoDS given on the pelnsfis' k. .A;d%plete Stock of Needles and other ro-■ '



tHE PH A~B. MA C V q,tteen street, (Opposite the Bank op New Zealand). GL AICKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST AND PHAEM A CIST,, RESPECTFULLY intimates that he has re moved to the above central position with i complete Stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Drug gists' Sundries, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Surgical Appliances, Patent Medicines of known repute, Toilet Requisites, and Per fumery, Nursery Articles, &c., &c. Special attention given to the dispensing of Physicians' prescriptions, so that aoouraoy may be relied on. Country Settlers ordering their medioines, &c., by post may be assured of prompt ATTENTION. Ships Medicine Chests refitted, or supplied new on favourable terms. THE PHAEMACT, Queen street. DR. GOLDSBORO' attends at Aicken'S, the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, at 12 o'clock daily. --J J. COSGEAVE..& CO. OEG TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS OF AUCKLAND s THEY HAVE OPENED THEIE WINTER SHIPMENT OP DRAPERY & CLOTHING, PER WILD DUCK, ~. :, •■ Consisting of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, | BROCADED AND PEKIN SILKS, ; RICH BLACK SILK VELVETS, BLACK AND COLOURED VELVETEENS, j COSTUME & COSTUME SKIRTS In Silk and Satin. THE WARSAW POLONAISE, MANTLES AND JACKETS, j In- Silk, Velvet, Waterproof, Velveteen, and Black Cloth. MILLINEET BONNETS, ;Tho Choicest Novelties of the Season. TRIMMED HATS, In the Leading Fashions. ; EEENCH MEEINOES, In all Colours. j FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS j DOLLY VAKDEN COSTUMES, WINCEYS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FURNISHING AND MANCHESTER |A. -: GOODS ; Also, a Magnificent Assortment of ! E U R -S. - i Goods are steadily on the rise, - and it therefore behoves every one who desires to secure Drapery and Clothing of L' every : description on easy I terms to take advantage of the present opportunity and make their purchases at J. j cqs grave j j co:s, who are direct importers, ; j.and at present the largest 'I ■■ holders^ of Drapery f and "■']. Clothing of any house in New-. .Zealand; , 5 : OASES: of Children's Fancy Hosiery, : qonsisting of Wool Scarfs and Ties,; i Bloods, Socks; Gaiters, Bootees, and Collars,&c. J. Oqsgeave & Co. "EXCELSIOE" BE AND. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., : AUCKLAND STEAM! COFFEE- MILLS, j A, HI&H-STRSET. ,;■ ! . ..••. THE success we have achieved has induced; us to add to our Celebrated Coflpees ' another "and Superior' Brand,,■•'.' THE "EXCELSIOR." • In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the. public generally we would draw particular attention to the purity, t strength, and excellent .flavour of this Coffee, in the manufacture of which neither labour nor (expense have been spared to make the