The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 732.J

J, MURRAY,

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : MONDA V, MAY 20, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



_, «1 A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY (Limited.) QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, Friday, May 24, EXCURSION TRIP. EXCUESION FARES. TO COROM-NDEL RACES AND BACK FOR TEN SHILLINGS. A.S.P. Co.'s Steamship GOLDEN CROWN Will leave Queen~street Wharf at 8 a.m. (to suit the tide), and Coromandel Wharf at 6.30 p.m. Return Tickets, 10s. Tickets may be ob tained at the office, Queen-street Whai'f, any day next week, -^*L A UCKLAND STEAM j||||y||| PACKET COMPANY, (LIMITED). GOLDEN CROWN Leaves Auckland for the Thames at 11 o'clock a.m., and the Thames for Auckland at 4 o'clock p.m., daily (Sundays excepted.) Fake's—Saloon, 7s. 6d. Steerage, ss. Light freight, 8?. per ton; Sheep, Is each. tfeW' New Zealand Insurance Company's clock, HUGH CRAIG, Manager, „ QGUTHERN CEOSS, •l"k^&. O for coromandel. AtTCKI/AND TO COBOMANDEIi. Monday, 20th May, at 11 o'clock a.m. Tuesday, 21st May; at 11 o'clock a.m. COEOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Monday, 20th May, at 5 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, 21st May, at 5 o'clock p.m. . Freight, 10s per ton. Fares—Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. t£g£" Shippers are requested to send their cargo not later than one hour before the ad- ■ vertised time of sailing. *~*3Bssss& QTEAM TO THE ,V K3 THAMES. Cabbyino- Passengebs & Cabgo. Ihe favourite p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH ■will leave as follows:— Fbom Attckiand. Monday, May 10, at 10 o'clock evening Tuesday, May 21, at 10 o'clock evening Wednesday, May 22, at 10 o'clock evening Fbom Gbahamstown. Tuesday, May 21, at 8.30 o'clock morning Wednesday, May 22, at 9 o'clock morning A clerk is always on the Wharf receiving cargo. E. G. SMITH, Agent, Auckland j EDWIN BINNEY, Agent, Grahamstown. «4 "ksk rWERLAND ROUTE TO «Wjk \J ENGLAND. The United States, New Zealand, and '.."■ Adb-ea-IA 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. Habding, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco on THURS DAY, May 16. For freight, passage, and all particulars, aPHENI>EESON & MACFAELANE. ••! DEGULAR TRADER TO aSOT^^^-l-i COROMANDEL. Fbeights to Coeomandel. The p.?. CHALLENGER Leaves Grahahamstown, May 18, at noon „ Coromandel for Grahamstown, at 5 p.m. i. • "dTararu, May 20, at 10 a: m. tm^,, Coromandel for Auckland,, at 2 p.m. .y4W_eaves Auckland, May 21, at 1 "p.m. fr • „ Coromandel for Grahamstown.at 7 p.m. LeavesTararu, May 22, at 10.30 a.m. „ Coromandel for Grahamstown, at 3.30 p.m. Leaves Grahamstown, May 23, at 9.30 a.m. 5 Tararu, at 10.30 a.m. ~ „ Coromandel for Grahamsfcown, at 3.30 p.m. . Leaves Grahamstown, May 24, at 7 a.m. sharp Coromand el for Grahametown 6p. m. LeavesGrahamstbwQ, May 25, at 10.30 a.m. Coromandel for Grabamstown, at 4 p.m. Return Tickets at reduced fares for Friday and Saturday, race days. ' _ Fares between Coromandel and Grahams town— Cabin/ 63.;. Sfceerag-y :;ss.' • ' Freight,



a QTEAM TO THE THAMES. 'J|?s|§yff|&. Carrying Passengers and Cargo. The p.s' ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— Monday, 20tb May, at 8 o'clock evening Wednesday, 22nd May, at 9 o'clock evening Friday, 24th May, at 10 o'clock night Also, the p.s. LADY BOWEN, Tuesday, 21st May, at 8 o'clock evening Thursday, 23rd May, at 9 o'clock evening. J. MORTON, Agent. Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street. „ T^OR RUSSELL, W4NGA •vrKAi -C ROA, AND MANGO -o_j_n(_ at Wangarei Heajjs re Sufficient I-TDtTCEMENT O.FEBS. .GOVERNMENT STEAM POSTAL SERVICE. The fine p.s. COMERANG- - Will on and after Friday, the 10th instant, leave as follows :— Auckland j every Friday, at 4 p.m., for Russell. Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mangonui. Mangonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa. Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell. Bussell, every Tuesday at noon, for Auck land. For freight or passage apply to ALFKED BUCKLAND, Auckland, May 1, 1872. « -* ~PAY OF ISLA.NDS, jyjbfjjk JD WANGAROA, AND <ypfv§y§j^ MONGONUI. The p.s. COMERANG-, will leave on Thursday next, at 4 o'clock, Friday heing a general holiday. • ALFRED BUCKLAND. ACT STEAL ASIAN ,_,.,„ STEAM NAVIGATION fpH^ifS^. CO.'s FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, '&s£'§£&■*§&' Under engagement to connect with ?m%mms%& the united states, new Zea land, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, F. Mooee, Commander, will be despatched for above ports with, the English Mails, Passengers, &c, upon arrival of Nevada, due Monday, 20th. instant. For particulars of freight or passage apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent. a Til OR WANG-ARE I. Jy|L The Cutter HERO, Übqttiiabt, Master, will said THIS DAY (Monday), at 6 p.m. Has good accommo dation for passengers. For freight or passage to M. NICCOL, Agent. May 20, 1872. TO A E S O N, fJ • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &C, High Stbeet. TT W. G- L EX E, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, AND PRACTIC-L UPHOLSTERER, ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. HARLAND & SON'S LONDON VARNISHES, For Sale by the Uadersigned. ROBERT WALKER & CO. ELWIN B. DICKSOI, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Ace, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vah.es'' Btrii-Diiras, Wyndham stbeet. YIOKEES &. DA VIES, LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. NO- 7, INSTTBANOE &TMIDI NG S. J MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, • Victoria street. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. JT ONS O N GARL IC X , . SHABEBKOKEB, ' . : j , ■ [.„ j Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866.., \. ; . ~ '; ; WJV HUNT AND CO. • A TTDITOES, _V_ININ<_ INVESTMENT; and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbe_:_. SA M V E L MO B G A Nj LAND ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT,! I ''Alexandra, Waikato. W O • H I L Ii , ; LICENSED SHAREBROKER, ''! • ' N 0.22, INSURANCE BUIIiDINGS: I Xl CH -X & D Gf A Elittf fc LICENSED SHAREBROKER, #Q. 9 iNSTTBAtfCE BUUiDINaS. '



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. ARE SHOWING NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY AT THE CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. NEW DRESSES, WINCEYS, FEENCH MEEINOES, A Lot of New Skihts, Etc. LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS J From Bs. lid. Rich New Jackets. JUST OPENED, We've Q-loves and Hosiery Dolly Varden Ties and Scarfs Silk Fringes and New Trimmingg Cheap Corsets Fashionable New Collars and Sleeves Sets Chemisetts and Lace Goods Cambric Handkerchiefs Family Drapery Cali.oee, Linen Goods, Flannels Blankets, from ss. 6d. SELLING OFF!! UNDER COST! Men's and Boys' Clothing Hatß and Caps Cheap New Shirts, Collars and Ties. FRED. LOVEROCK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. NOTICE! NOTICE! ! JAMES HIGGINS (Of the late itbm: of Smith & Hi&gtns,) T> ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and j\> 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-GrINS, OPPOSITE ME! GITTOS'S GRINDERY STORE, WTNDHAM STEEET. SOOTTIS H COMMBRO lAL INSURANCE COMPANY. OJJ?i_-i—ONE MILLION STERLING. The Shareholders number about 500, most of whom are both wealthy and influen tial. Losses under policies issued by the Com pany will have prompt attention. Payments in cash, here or at home at the option of the assured. Claims arising from bxpiosion o_" GAS m buildings on which the Company have Insurances will be admitted. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The rates of premium have been calculated with great care; th^y will be'_found both moderate and equitable, and will in 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; ' Afl-ENTS : PREEOE AND GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland/ . M. S. L BEE S. ACCOtTNTANT, AUDITOE, AbBI-KATOB, Xk> CBK3ED VICTUALI-EHS' AaENT, ' AKD^ HOTEIi BbOKEE. .... -7 4 ' QIJEEN -: St REE; t, Over the Office of the JD. S. Cross. NB.—A complete"Register kept of al Hotels in the Market either for Sale or t< Companies Books Audited, Estates Woun< Up, Valuations made, and Inventories take] with -promptitude. >> qa PIECES of Black VblVk-B-Ust, &o_ juVJ 3a. 6d. per yard. J. COSGBAYE & 00.



i & J. R. VAILE guarantee all Widths, Sizes and Prices quoted by them, absolutely correct. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Paget Coats, superior style and quality, 355. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, only Bs. Gel. 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. Gd. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Naval Suits, very superior quality, only 255. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men^s_Silk and Satiu Scarves, new styles, from Is. 3d. each. S. <x J. R- VAILE, Queen street. 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. ■)09M00 fipg.niosqv <TOBTft __q pa^OTlf) SaOTJjJ pUT 3 SBZIS 'Stftpi^ I_l3 99^tt13«n3nS SHIVA *H '£ 2£ *S



BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. , GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF "WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, .AUCKLAND. HOOPEE AND 0 0., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage doling the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stont, they have Just completed a new model Steam lsi-ewery, in which ereiy modern and scientific improvement ia 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 brow Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, oi agreeable flavoiirand 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 ari extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade. T. & H. COOKE Beg to announce that they have this day recommenced Business as CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &0., &c, and now offer for sale a NEW AND VAEIED ASSOETMENTi ' ,' ■ ' OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE' i-0 : FURNITURE, ■ ! ; AT; THEIR PREMISES, j :, j No. 57^ QUEEN-STEEET,] I (Two doors below the Bank of New Zealand). Auckland, Maj I, 18^2. .'-.-r ■pX BELLA MAE Y. On Sale at the Tasmanian Seed "Warehouse:— Silver Skin Potatoes Quibks Kidney Potatoes' Gooseberry Trees • Eye Red Currant Trees Tares Apples Grey Peas Pears Onions , Bulbs (assorted) And a Large Collection of , New Garden; Seeds, &c. H. LIPSOOMBE,' bioC 180, Queen street. NEW ZEALAND SiTEAM OOPEEE MILLS. W [Established. 1864] D! SI EPHE NS ON AND 0 O • Have on hakd and. for 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, 501b ,tins Peppers, black and white, whole* or ground Pepperß, packed in £lb tins and upwards . ' Peppers, Cayenne,, 1 oz cruets and bulk - i ; Mustard, Coleman's _^lb,;llb, and, 71b tins . Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blaickwell's and Bengal, in &lb and lib bottles , ;■ Ohbcoiate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's . . :);!;.: • i • ■' '■■ ■• Chocolate,-Trench, :11b packets ' > ; j Arrowroot, lib and 71b(tins ' . •.; '; i»' Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk ! i Cloves • do i do . I rdq: _ .! Ginger, do -\ -do do . ■ ; Carraway d 0.,. :: .da .' do ■ r | Cinnamon do do do . ■'■•'■: ' Pimento "do* - doi '' do ■ Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fanej \y ;' '/boxes ..' '[ no L ... ... .-.- , -.•'..: i t ! i Mixed Spico, in tins, assorted t sizes,. / .;: \ Essence of Lemoa and Assorted Essences ~ n ■^ Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets ~-• ? ~ J Chicorj, Barry's, Lame's, arid Colonial,., : - WHOLESALE COEEEE AND SPICI a MERCHANTS, WT-TDHAM BTBBET, A¥G_.l___TD.



THE ALBION HOTEL, SITUATED ON THE BEACH. X A P A N G- A, ROBERT JONES, Pbopbietob. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately ■undergone very extensive alterations and improvements, and is now replete with every comfort and convenience, and fitted ijp in a stylo superior to any in the province of Auckland. A NEW BUILDING has been erected especially for the convenience of Ladies and Gentlomeir 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 well laid out. Wines and Spirits of the choicest Brands. Sparkling Ales of the best brew, in draught or in bottle. FISHEE & 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 ORAKEI 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, LYCEFM SC HOO L, East Weliesi/Ey stbeet, ;. /^ONDUOTED by Mb. Compton, Trinity \J College, Dublin. . . Terms:—Monthly, in advance, 10s. 6d. An Evening' Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday., Hours, from 7to 9. NOTICE ! WAVEELEY HOTEL, . Q.TJEE_r STREET. ; . , ~ SAM; YOUNG, Pbopbietob. THE Upper Bar and Luncheon Rooms are NOW OPEN for the convenience of customers.,,,,;,,, . ; -_. ~.,,,■:.,■■.■,., Wili-D WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened but— , The Bismarok Hat • 1 .The New Baltic Shirt The New Reefer Jacket The New Tweed S,hirt.. .. :.,:„•.„ : . S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen ; street., ..,,., r . -~,■ ,i •; ANTED; KNOWN.—Just opened ; oi^t, ex, Naomi, at Coombes' Clothing . Mairfc, 80, Queea street:— . The Alma Hat The Lome Hat ',',:.; The Sectional Hat , The Charlie Hat. , All fashionable styles, and the newest.thing f diit ' ~ , OVIILLINERY ! ; ; a ■- -iiAEG-E,: assoetment;^ ' n OF : ■ : MlLMN^lfei ?STE_-W oGOODS, ; i -uneeai i -__ND' MANTLES '^j'j ni!T ' OP THE NEWEST AJSTI) .MOST-PASHIO-TABLE .STYLES,,, , ~;;,. HAViE just been received by the MISSES MIL N E ,' ■, and. are k now open for : inspection;— ~;. ■■ -~ n oau BEonipoS . •': 3 ..Real'Lace, Furs, Dress -Goods .qTliofl . (■;, ,•■Flowers, Feathers, Coßt'umea . •mm\'] , t Satin and other Skirts A- ,*■.; ; nse'lD Lj,- n , ; Head-dresses, Velvets;, Velveteens <; - ' !u ;; l!v I Trimmings, and other Goods' in great ,v: [ .variety.; aOI ■:'-';" t oorrjijri' iifi -n_inoli!)faO—23_ii__L •&? i'^-i^1 "^ 3" j: ;mil_>te,' 37, WYNDHAM STREET . (Corner of Albert street).



TflE PEA EMA.O.T; QUEEN STEEET, (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand). G. AI OK IN, DISPENSI3STG CHEMIST . AND PHAEMACIST, T> ESPECTFULLY intimates that he has re -LV moved to the above central position with a complete Stock of Drug 3, 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 accuracy may be' relied on. Country Settlers ordering their medicines, &c, by post may be assured of prompt ATTENTION. • Ships Medicine Chests refitted, or supplied new on favourable terms. THE PHAEMACT, Queen street. DR. G-OLDSBORO' attends at Aicken's, the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, at 12 o'clock daily. A POTHECAEIES' HALL- G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 226, QUEEN STEEET, Theee Doors Below the City Hall. G.S.S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Eemedies: — SMITH 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 DIAEEHCEA AND . DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent,:' remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT: X3L SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUE-! ; aostce &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. « Hoad Office : Wellington, ■ LOCAI BOAED OP DIBECTOHS. | Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq, M.L. C, Chair-! man Hon. William Pitzherbert, Esq.M.H.R, Deputy Chairman Ade Brandon, Esq, MH R ~ , j The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., MICi Q-eorge Hunter'Esq, M H R ~,. J Athditobs.. -...'^ Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Dransfield, Esq Medical Opficee. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand ,;,The New Zealand Branch of the abore dociclj is now estublisbed, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey street, Wellington. . . Prospectuses, showing tb.e preeent state and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be hadj on application to any of the agents or at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, i[, ~is ~ • i,, , noi Resident Secretary. A.gent for Auckland—r Henbx GUiFlllan, 7, Queen street. • ! : Medical Referee-^ ~ - < - ..-•■;( T. B. ; Ejendbbdinb, Surgeon. :■ SE AS ONABEE JAC^ETS ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, YIOTOEIA STEEET. i' william" c t c es HAS Purchased cheap—One Case of Ladies' Jackets, -which lie offers to the public at "less than half-price, 'consisting of—lrish Frieza Jackets, Witney do/, Beaver do., Ripple do., Astrican1 do., etc., etc., in agreat variety of styles and shades, at: 7s 6d each. • . ~ ~, 2 cases of Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from Is, 2s, and 2sf6d each. , ■..■■.-.. -:.<.' .' ; 1,000 yards-334nch ]\lexican,Grey.Oalico, slightly damaged, at 6d per yard. ' 500 pairs heavy Mole Trousers^ at 5S 9d per "pair 2,000 yards, heavy Winceys, at Bdper.yard ■ A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap ■--.. '500 Scarlet and White Skirts riOKKWiiafin Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s each .: t .'3O dozen of Girls' Coloured Kid Gloves, from Is lon ,6d.perpau'.j;, ;;, M > ■"'} of';; hriii ''i^ ißßlei ffioifiuni *t»i!Jo -''v roU.-bE-is nl I'EXp.EL SOt OE-i'- B i A H D. .'' IbEOWN,- BARRETT &' COvr w^ AUCELAND'-• STEAM COFFEE MILLS/ .M'-.;,"-.. tiHi&H-rSTBBfe:' '"' laioqqii cosd nnHE success we haveachieyedhas induced' X." us io add to our Celebrated Coffees, another and Superior Brand,. , s ..." , , r.;TJlC.; '"^XC,E'l.:SipE.''- h;, i .In bringing this ,-under the notice of I the Trade and the public generally we. would draw ,particular attention to. the, purity, strength, "arid excellent flavour ot this '■' Coffee, in the m,anufactu're of which .'neither labour n'oi? eipense ' have been-'spared to mate' the name "Excelsior" a "fact." BEOWN, BAEEETT & 00; Auckland, March }.6,1872.



100 PIEOES Winceys, purchased J-Vy \-r before the rise, 6|d. per Yard, \ • J. COSGBAVE & CO. JUST OPENED""" EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADTJCEUS. JOHN~^MITH, 230, QTTEEN STREET, If AS much pleasure in informing the publio "^■^ of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard; ditto by the dress; also, a large Stock of New and ! - Choice Dress Material, HOSIERY HABERDASHER?/ MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock 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 CEIMEAN SHIETINaS. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto ': -Kidderminister, Brussels ' Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rugs . Stair Carpets.. Men's, Youth's and Boys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J-.S. invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. .. ' .. ! February 19tb, 1872. ~ JU S T OP ENE D, Ex WILD DUCK, ■ PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS; ■ MUSICAL BOXES, &o.' . . CUCKSEY'B PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC SALOON; Wholesale and Retail, ' CITY HALL, QUEEN 'STREET, AUCKLAND.' 11/f 'USIOAL BOXESfrom 21s to £20 JjJL Harmoniums from 12? 12s. to 421 ".', .;. ■' J- Pianofortes from 42J and upwards ■ r% Violins from Bs. 6d. and upwards '~ Concertinas from 3s. 6d. English and Anglo-German Concertinas ' :' ,-, Side Drams, Banjos, Guitars, Violoncellos, and Tambourines, .'.'>*• Flutes of every description. H. C.'s Strings are the Choicest in the colonies. All the New, Standard, and Popular Music onihand. Pianofortes for sale or on hire. <~(,,,; .. Trade 4 Supplied. ,; 1863- ; [ N.B.—All goods sold at this Establishment arc of most careful selection of the best "qualities,rand at most reasonable rates. PIANOS' AND HARMONIUMS' 1 s ,,:;.?r^ .. :^HOEEMANN'S,:- ; : w. ]■ v : Li" 0 [i $,$»-■ Shoeiiahd srBEB.T. -.. ' TpORTY PIANOS and HARMdNITTMs' for. Sale or Hire from £15 to £125, and for.hire^on.the deferred payment system.; Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired by. the year or othewise; ■ ' -itr/■■■■;; ; c. RESTAURANT, A N D STSEIET? • j me 6 <f 4«nto B-ii •■.■■ -r ■.-■■' sHi ■ .V) G'" ¥i .Breakfast ;..,,... ... . ■.-.:,■ Bto 10a.m.: :-l Dinner ?.......... ... 12 to 3.30 p.riii7 ' Tea ...... ... sto 8 p.m. (■;;;;, i;>.r.-; -±^-~ Meals always ready. ,-r r;.- ti .'. r "f . ' f IXT I") "T",Jf" : < B. ROACH, Lesseb. N ; .,E W J) s^S| PO T, SHOETLAND-STEEET, ~- -. POE. s r -X » "f.-X n.s LOCK-STITCH SEWING- MACHINES.. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST EBDUCED P BIOE S! INSPECTION solicited- to New (arrived per Herb) of .these justly Cele brated Machines at ' '' . . ~\." , I NEW ZEALAND | HOU.SE (Late;. Rattray's),; V. - ' .: SH.pß^iji'if'B ■*, St-^bb't,;.;■';/_ Where they may be se^n'and every informa tion had. '■'' - I ~'.."rr' _ ~'. ,' ■■. These Machines are Especially .adapted;,for all kinds of Family Sewing and' Manufacture 'ing purposes. They -will^ perform evjery species of sewing, and make a. beautifuT',and perfect stitch alike on both sides of the article sewed. Instructions gbaiis * to eTery^'gur chaser. [i ,;-:,- ; ' '_',',; :,../■;:" Fine Sewing or Braiding; neatly jand nqhh executed: also, lessonk given on the' premiaes ■A odmplete'Stoclc of Needles and other re quirements for the Machines; " * SHOETLAND STEEET. A. GASCOINE, Agent, ./' i