The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—Nr. 642.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, EEBRUAEY 1, 1872.

[price o; i<E PENNY-



TO THE ELECTORS )E THE DIS TRICT OF RCDJSTEY. f~^ ENTLEMEN, —A "^cancy being about take plae in the representation of your electoral districin the (reneral Assembly by the resignation f Hene? W. Paenail. Esq., I have the hgi>ur to announce myself as a Candidate, Sould Ibe returned, I trust by my course of oioiuct as your representative to justify your cadence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHBEHAN. WAIKAT ELECTORAL DISTEICT. TCTHE ELECTORS. /^iENTEMEN", —Having been requested VT - byt nun.ber of settlers interested in the Waiito, to allow myself to become a Candida for the representation of your EleetonDistriet, I have great pleasure in placi/jg'y services at your disposal. My terests are identical with your own. My be attention will, therefore, be given to theonsiderafcion of those questions which more erectly concern you. Sh-ild you honour me with your confl dencby electing me as your representative, I -wj go into the Assembly free from any par' bias, pledged only to use my best ex ertfrs to secure the peace and prosperity of thesolony in general, and of the Waikato in paicular. have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, January 24, 1872.



HOLIDAYS I HOLIDAYS !! ♦ H. ATKINS "WILL SELL DUKING- THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PRICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, "TTTILL also be moßfc happy to offer as Discount, Feee and without Chabgke for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they may select, of not less value than two shillings.



[Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GEEY STEEET, 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 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 OP GREY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE—Good Salt Butter, Bd. per lb ; Dripping, 4d. per lb ; Cheese, 4d per lb; Good Lime Juice, Sd. per quart, 2s 3d per gallon—a good saimmer 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. SW. by the tin of 71b. 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, (id. 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 6d. 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. 6. 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. AVhiting, 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, 2M. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2£d. per lb. or olbs. for Is; Flour, 51bs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d.



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, ar.d 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 Eubbish, neither will other Goo :1s be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OP DEAPBRT AND CLOTHING, SOU) AT THE VEBY LOWEST PBICE IN AUCKLAND. 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.



GENEEAL DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. E, W. D YS 0 N "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 or Wellesley street. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. HHHE undersigned takes this oppoiN JL tunity of informing his friends and the publio 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. R, G, BELLERS, Proprietor. December l, 1871,



VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, QtJEEN-STEEET. i nnn valentines, -L}\J\J\J Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. eacli 500 ~ 3d. each 500 „ 6d. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each llimmell's Perfumery, Cd., 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, Cd. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. M c i' Socks, Od. ; Ilandkercheifs, Cd. L<tf s,ls' Stockings, Cd. to Is. J', (^"ets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. i? J i-Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, i— ie l. to is. t> tated Earrings, Cd. per pair Si 'i Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. 1 ' j and Pins, Cd. IS Sr^ Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. BlacK Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Cd. ; 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. Gd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). 1 _____ ii ——— || Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEkToF THE SALE. FIJE THEE REDUCTION liN" PBIOEi THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OP FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOE PAETICULAES SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. bTvailb, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QTTEEN AND WYNDHAM STIIEETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CAMMED ON AT 96 & 98 QXTZEEISr STBEEIT,



SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH r AT MORB V ' S , 156, Q, TT IE IE IsT STBEET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLEAR OFF SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. lid each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from 4<>. lid. | Cushmere Hood?, from 3 S . fid. Eibboxs, Flowers, Feathers, and Fancy Goods, — All Half Price ! Ladiea' Chemises, from 2s- 11<J- Ladies' Print Skirts, from 33. lid. „ Drawers „ ... ... 2s. Gd. ~ Muslin do., ~ 5 3 . nd „ Skirts „ ... ••• »• ••• 2s. lid. „ Crinolines „ 2g. lid. ■ Ladies' White Lttstre Jackets, JißCjiiAr TfiiM.\noD ... ... 7a. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 6,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... it< Qs. 4|d. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ... ... ... ~. ... ... 4 8 . lid. Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ••• ••■ ... ... ... ... ... i s . Hd. „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... . ••• ... ... ... ... ... ... i B . !]<], ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4 3 . n^ BoyB1 Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4 3 , iJd. With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Childhent's Wear, all at Half Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MOEET'S, ISG, QUEEN STEEET. P.S.—Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



EOSEBANK NUES ES V, Foot of Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBEEEY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begg to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will bo rip disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in- the supply of fruit. *-•■- „ Pleasai.t Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A.&OLDIE, & .ROSE BANK NUESEEY, NORTH SHORE. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS ■ SEWING MACHINES. rjIHE Undersigned having been appointed JL Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call 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; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist 5 linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. pe:cbs. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. PEATOK, Agent, 99, Shortland* street, Auckland; N.B. —Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. TO BE LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed House, with ill convenience, in Pitt street, i ■ SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON. AD. McTAVISH & CO., • Shaeebkokejs and Geneeal Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland.



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' cf the present season all New Goods will b<s SflMjft >-* COST PRICE, ... And all other Goods at an Immense Reduction. 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. rfIHE undersigned, having 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. .



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBEB T)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, ho has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IK HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff of workmen, he is now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. OOOMBES 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 ba.d debts of others. i N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND ■' 7 V ;■ i 1 . manufactory; high-street.



DEYoNPOET DISTRICT SCHOOL. . mHE ANNUAL MEETING- of House. JL holders will be held in the School Room on WEDNESDAY EVENING- next, the-31st inst., afc 7 o'clock, for the election of a School Committee for the current year, J. N. CROMBIE, Chairman, January 25th, 1872. —_ __ SYMONDS STREET. MISS ANSTIE'S School for Young Ladies will RE-OPEN on WEDNESDAY, January 31. • ■ MR :. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will re-assem ble on MONDAY,, sth February, 70 Karangahapeßoad, Newton. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Studies will bo resumed on Wednesday, 24th instant. Resident Mastee3 : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G-. Graham, Visiting Masters i Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing*, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni We3t, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly; in advance) s Under 9 years of age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 year 3of age ... £2 2s, per quarter Stationery, &c, 2s. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum, The Principal will be at home Every After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal, ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOBSON STREET. DAY AND EVENING- CLASSES. A DVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greet, Xjl 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, Wellesiey; street, Auckland. Principal: Mrs. Colciough. MRS. CaLC LOUG- H, A Student from Queen's College, London, and a First-class Certificated Teacher under the : Auckland Board of Education, HAS opened this School with.the view of placing a sound and thorough English Education within the reach of all girls. There have been so many complaints of the superficial education that girls usually receive, that she hopes her efforts to supply the want by, opening a school in which solid useful knowledge will be the first care, will receive the support of the public, She has secured the, large Hall of the Association, one of the largest, best ventilated, and central rooms in Auckland ; and will endeavour, 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 State Schools in the United States. —that system which depends mainly on viva voce teaching, and eschews the obselete 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. Iso Balls or Parties will be given / a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms:—£l Is per quarter, payable in advance. Accomplishments, extra. r\N 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) JBone Dust. Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street. SUIMEE FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods _^ . Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods ■jjjgaxUdresaesj Dress Caps SntToffMSiis, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Hais.'- S ai? d Jackets, Silk and Dress Materc** 8 , '. m . A choice lot of Fringe 3 ana" Gim P Trim" v mings. 37, WYNDHAM STKEE'f; ' Corner of Albert-street. SOETH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF. HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHABF. TTIHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the JL 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 e\ery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits of the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one, of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872..