The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—-No. 825.j

Auckland, N.Z. : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1872.

r Price : One Penny.



Shipping. ■L-. OVERLAND ROUTE V_/ TO ENGLAND. .SmßJw?* THE UNITED STATES, NEW r*Bßmßßmmar Zealand, and Australia MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship Nebraska, 2,143 Tons Register, I. Hart>inci, Commander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu connect ing there with the powerful and commodious screw steamship Idaho, for San Francisco, on THURS DAY, October 3, at Noon. For fre'ght, passage, and all particulars, apply +o HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. - A USTRALASIAN V*frJ&. il- STEAM NAVIGATION WJ«S«, CO 's First-Class Steamers.—Under •SyKsSHKS^'^ engagement to Connect with the -.~WBIIt™-' ■■'"• United States, New Zealand, and Australia Mail Steamship Line. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship Alexandra, H. Grainger, Commander, will be despatched for above ports on or about Tuesday, 10th inst. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Z~~ Til OR RU SSE LL &3*^ -E AND THE NORTH. 'wmteWms*^ Comerang Will leave as follows : AUCKLAND EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 p.m. for RUSSELL Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mongonui Mongonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell Russell, every Tuesday, at noon, for Auckland For froight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland, July 8, 1872. n^k-^ QTEAM TO MAHU «aOTWkrrsv O rangi and the hot ViNJ|y^^ SPRINGS. The p.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Adams, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 11 o'clock a.m.; leaves Mahuranga, every Monday, at 10 o'clock a.m.; calling at the Hot Springs each way. Carrying passengers and cargo. June 21.'1572. J. CASEY. n *k3k TT ° R WHITIANGA aS^S^l^v JJ (MERCURY _ BAY), AND The ss Southern Cross, Capt D. Sellars, will sail as above on THIS DAY, Sth instant, at 4 p m. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. ■ m vr O T I C E *\ .HM^ —■* T0 shippers. V|nE|^^ THE AUCKLAND STEAM *mml&m!S_&a* PACKET COMPANY EXPRESS FREIGHT per Golden Crown and Tararu Railway Company, from Auckland to Tararu, Grahamstown and. Shortland, delivering Goods and Parcels at the doors of Consignees at current rates. Freight Agent at Grahamstown — William Souter. HUGH CRAIG, Tjiii-v Manager. • August 2G.1572. n \*. "WEEKLY STEAM «B#efeH£jV W COMMUNICATION WITH WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The fast and favorite paddle-steamer Challenger Will leave Auckland for Wangarei and Mangapai, carrying- passengers and cargo, every Saturday After noon at four o'clock, leaving AVangarei for Auckland every Monday Afternoon. For freight or passage apply to R. BROWN, Queen-street Wharf. \--kjsk A UCKLAND aaEP*^^ ii STEAM PACKET COMPANY Golden Crown Auckland to Thames—ll a.m. daily, except Satur day at 10a.m. Thames to Auckland—4.3o p.m., except Saturday at 3.30 p.m. TIME TABLE. Royal Alfred. Leaves Auckland for Coromandel: Tuesday, September 10, at 11 o'clock morning Wednesday, September 11, at 11 o'clock morning Thursday, September 12, at 11 o'clock morning Friday, September 13, at 11 o'clock morning Saturday, September 14, at 11 o'clock morning Leaves Coromandel for Auckland Tuesday, September 10, at 4 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, September 11, at 4 o'clock afternoon Thursday, September 12, at 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, September 13, at 4 o'clock afternoon Saturday, September 14, at 4 o'clock afternoon AST Freight (10s. per ton) kept under cover till delivery. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. HUGH CRAIG, Manager. ~~^« '■ ~pl OR THE THAMES. j||£^|jj§^« Carrying Passengers and Cargo. Time Tafele of P.S. Enterprise No' t 2, Capt. Scon, from Auckland— Monday, September 9, at 11 o clock night Wednesday, September 11, at 5.30 o'clock evening Friday, September 13, at 0 o'clock night Also, p.s- Lady Bowen, Tuesday, September 10, at 11 o'clock night Thursday, September 12, at 12 °^ lo* o^|0 t N Fort street. nv DOR HOKJIAN GA jfjj^ JD CALLING AT AHIPARA. •J^ffS^^ The Favourite Schooner, 4-Wm£&» Tauranga, CO tons register, C. F. Mann, Master, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY, the 11th instant. For freight or parsage, apply to rin MUSI of \jO., Agents. -vr o t i c E . BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Prices at the Loading Ground on and after this date:— , Unscreened Coal 14s per ton. Slack Coal 10s per ton. B7°rder J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. Auckland, September 5, 1872. T-^^-MN RESTAURANT, o '-y,*.*« tlt Queen and West Queen Streets. THE undersigned having leased the above Premises, gives notice to his patrons and the public that he is now prepared to serve meals in a stylo not to be excelled in the Colonies, at moderate charges. Parties wishing meals, sandwiches, &c, sent out, can be supplied at any moment, Luncheon (private rooms upstairs), 1 o'clock. Restaurant open from 0 o'clock am until 12 o'clock p m daily. Newspapers and Periodicals from all parts of the world, free. Oysters served in every style. LEWIS EJELLY, Proprietor. A. J. SMITH, Manager. To Dentists and Others. GOLD and Silver Wire always on Hand and for Sale, Gold and Silver Plate always on Hand and for Sale. ..Quartz from the different gold-bearing reefs. — I*. H. Lewisson, Queen street, opposite the Union JBanfc.



Business Cards. J. Tonson Garlick, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, SHORTLAND STREET, Auckland. J. Churton, LAND AND HOUSE AGENT, VULCAN LANE. Henry Saloshin, TyriNING- LAND, AN D ESTATE AGENT, AUCTIONEER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office : Coromandel Hall. J. Carson, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ETC., High Street. James Butcher, pARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast Supplied. LAMB'S BISCUIT, £21 PER TO N. MR. J. S. MACEARLANE, Agent. M. S. LEERS, ACCOUNTANT, Auditor, Arbitrator, Licensed Victuallers' Agent, and Hotel Broker, 74, QUEEN STREET, Over the Office of the Daily Southern Cross. N.B. —A complete Register kept of all hotels in the market, either for Sale or to Let. Companies' books audited, estates wound up, valua tions made, and inventories taken with promptitude. Fisher and Co., Wholesale Shipping and Family BUTCHERS, Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.— Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to ail parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. MORTON & ONXON, Agents for the Thames Cargo Steamers—Enterprise No. 2, and Lady Bowen. Office :—Fort street, Auckland. GEORGE AKERS (Late Geddes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. TOHN MAXWELL tJ Wholesale and Retail Butcher, Victoria street. Families waited on for orders, town or suburbs. RICHARD GARLIC X, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No. 0, Insurance Buildings. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED, REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HARWOOD'S, Tailob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed Pianos ! Pianos ! Pianos ! THE Largest, Cheapest, and Best Stock of Instruments to bo seen at HOFF MANN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, Shortland street, for Sale or Hire, or on the Deferred System of Payment. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in Exchange. Established 1850. Asphalt Pavement. FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal.to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office will receive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. -vr O T I C E. HOLLAND AND BUTLER Have this day entered into Partnership as HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS Importers of and Dealers ikt White Lead, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Window Glass, Paperhangings, Gold Leaf, Brushes, and all Painting Requisites ; Gilt and Stained Picture-frame and Room Mouldings Glass Shades, &c. FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. 28, VICTORIA STREET. September 2, 1872. HORST AND CATTLE REGIS T R V.—- Purchasers can obtain the address of sellers of Horses of every kind gratis, and sellers can hear of immediate purchasers at Domain Yards, top of Abercrombie street, where excellent and inexpensive stabling or grazing can be had. MUeli Cows for sale. Portland Cement. QOO CASKS PORTLAND ZJ\J\J CEMENT; best brands FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, FIRE CLAY, PLASTER OF PARIS, in large or small quantities. KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &c, Victoria street east,



Wine Merchants. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT and TEA, Im porter submits the following Cash Prices, which on comparison he trusts will secure a fair share of public patronage, in quantities of not less than two gallons:— Wines— Port and Sherry, 255., 305., and 355. per dozen Ditto (in wood), 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., and 15s. per gallon Whiskey— Irish and Scotch, 365. to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), 19s. to 21s. per gallon Rum— West Indian, 365. to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), 18s. to 21s. par gallon Brandy— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s. to 225. 6d. per gallon Geneva— 30s. to 565. per case ALES AND STOUT — English and Scotch per gallon, 9s. to 12s. Bd< per dozen Ditto (Colonial), 3s. per gallon, 7s 6d per dozen Whiskey— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case), 265. 6d. Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove the advantages offered by James Oldham, High street, Auckland. P.S.—Goods delivered free of charge within six miles of the city. Guinness's X X Dublin Stout. OCTOBER BREW. JAMES OLDHAM hereby informs his customers and the public that he has re ceived per Caduceus, direct from the Brewers, 20 CASKS of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers at 4s. per Gallon, or 10s. per Dozen. At his Stores, High Street, Auckland. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM THE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, Fort Street. FAMILIES will find this establish ment the cheapest and best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. Cd. to 2s. Cd. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. Cd. per bottle • English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. Od. ditto ditto Holland full-size, 4s. ditto ditto Old Tom, best brands, 3s. Cd. ditto ditto Scotch Whisky and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. Od. ditto ditto Hennessy's and Martell's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is. per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle. A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers. The proprietor begs to assure his customers that all the goods are of tho best quality, and if not approved of the money returned THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DAR B T IN returning thanks to the public for tbe liberal patronage be has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice .Selection of Superior Ports, Sherries, and Adelaide Winks ; also, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. s. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. ..4 0 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky 3 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 0 Dunville's Whisky 3 0 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 G Superior Sherry 4 0 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) .. .. .. .. .. ..5 0 English Ginger Wine 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum .. .. .. .. 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Por bottle. s. D. Hennessy's Brandy SO Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large .. .. .. .. 4 G Geneva, JDKZ, small .. 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..40 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No. 2 5 C Champagne No. 2, pints 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's ..50 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..36 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials .. .. ..2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terras —Strictly Cash. Hotels. Masonic Hotel, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. Under the Management of Mrs Brown. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting-Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and Spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the week or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half-hour. Night boats, ru^ until 11 o'clock p.m. THE LATEST OUT! ALL New-comers to Auckland would do well to call at the EMPIRE HOTEL, Victoria street, where they will hear of something to their advantage from a person of great colonial ex perience. A most healthy situation, and accommodation un-; surpassed. No Small-pox in the neighbourhood. Best Brands only. RICHARD KELLJY, EMPIRE HOTEJL, Victoria street. EXCHANGE HOTEL. J. Street, FORMERLY Providore Panama Line, and late Steward of the Nebraska, has much pleasure to intimate to the general public that he is during this cold weather dispensing Spiced Ale and Porter after the good old English style; also, " Tommy Dodds " after the most approved American ashion. » June 22,1872.



Hotels. J AM E S' TEMPERANCE HOTEL, EDEN CRESCENT, (Late Royal Club House,) Auckland. VISITORS to Auckland, Comraer cial Men, and others, will find all the comfort of a private residence in this Hotel combined with the well-known Quality, Cleanliness, and Economy, in which the proprietor's original Q. C.E. (established in 1859) for many years held so universal a reputation. A Table d'Hote at One o'clock precisely. For the accommodation of passengers arriving by late steamers or coaches a Night Porter is always in attendance. Rooms en suite for the accommodation of families. Good Livery and Bait Stabling. The proprietor, in soliciting a continuance of public patronage, pledges himself to spare neither trouble nor expense to promote the comfort of his patrons. British Hotel, North Shore. WM. PARKER begs to intorm • the inhabitants of Auckland that ho lias undertaken the management of tlie above Hotel, and hopes the public will afford him their support. W.M.P guarantees that no pains will be spared to insure the comfort of those who may favour him with a visit. The choicest brands of wines and liquors always in stock. The Waitemata Commercial & Family Hotel. Auckland, 08. EDWARDS, • Proprietor. C.B.E. begs to draw the attention of the Commer cial Public and Families (en route) to the unsurpassed accommodation of this Hotel. The Su'tes of Apart ments for Families are well arranged and distinct from the Hotel Department, while tho rooms are both commodious and easy of access. Ordinary at 1 o'clock. Table D'Hote Daily at 6 o'Clock. The Billiard Saloon?'ls- one of the finest in the colonies. The Table, one of Thurston's best, being under the superintendence of an experienced marker is a guarantee of everything connected with this noble game being in-flrst-class order. Night Porter for the convenience of late arrivals. Winks, Spirits, &a, of tho Best Brands only. Tlie aim of tho Proprietnris to make for this Hotel a reputation second to none in the colonies, and nothing that shall conduce to that end shall be wanting. '"Tis not in mortals to command success, But I'll do more—deserve it." rnggmm nimi \ ■' '■ ■nmaiiii ■ tu——— Drapery. D E D LETTERS. R. W. DYSON Respectfully informs his patrons that a LARGE ASSORTMENT O P NEW DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, SILKS, FANCY GOODS, ETC, ETC, ETC, Adapted for the Spring, is now being Opened up, and will be sold at Unusually Low Prices- By the courtesy of the incoming tenant R.W.D will be enabled to offer to the public UNPRECEDENTED BARGAINS For the next TWO MONTHS, At the expiration of which time possession of the premises must be given. 220, QUEEN STREET, (Corner of Wellesley street,) OprosiTE the United Service Hotel. MILLINERY. A LAROE ASSORTMENT OF MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS. AND MANTLES, Of the newest and most fashionable styles, HAVE just been received by the MISSES MILNE, and are now open for in spection :— Real Lace, Furs, Dress Goods Flowers, Feathers,. Costumes Satin and other Skirts Head-dresses, Velvets, Velveteens Trimmings, and other goods in great variety '.. MISSES MILNE, 37, WYNDHAM STREET (Corner of Albert street). TD E M O V A L . J. M. M'LACHLAN DRAPER, QUEEN STREET. Will Remove into those COMMODIOUS PREMISES No. 218, Queen street, Lately occupied by T. W. Doonin, and next door to Dyson's, as soon as the NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS Are Completed. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET.



Drapery. Q.REAT REDUCTIONS! Ladies' Waterproof Tweed Mantles, Paletots, and Costumes Ladies' Jackets of all kinds AT COST PRICES 1 Cheap New Hosiery and Stays Morley's Hosiery The New " Colonial" Corset White Kid Gloves, 2s Cd per pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Reduced 25 per cent. HATS AND CAPS At Half-price! NEW SHIRTS, NECKTIES, ETC. LL WINTER GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES ERED. LOVEROCK & CO. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. Clothing. PUBLIC NOTICE. TO THE PEOPLE OF AUCKLAND. J. LEVY, TAILOR, CLOTHIER, AND OUTFITTER (Next Theatre Royal, Queen street), DOES not PRETEND Selling Off, and never PRETENDS Selling a Bankrupt, Stock, and respectfully informs every Auckland, Thames, Coromandel, and Waikato man that his Splendid Stock of Clothing CANNOT BE EQUALLED by any other house in Auckland for Quality Quantity, and Low Prices. NOT PRETENDING- TO SELL OEE! NO PUFFING! NOT A BANKRUPT STOCK! No Charge for Looking. COME AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. rfS"Note the Address— J. LEVY, ;/ J. QUEEN STREET, (Next Theatre Royal.)'.' MercJhandise. TAKINS & WILLCOX HAVE ON SALE, SEED POTATOES Tartarian Seed Oats Hopetoun Seed Oats Seed Wheat (Spring) Rye Grass, Cocksfoot White and Bed Clovers Bone Dust, _£S, bags in Peruvian Guano, £18 Canterbury Cheese Salt Butter Hams and Bacon (McConnell's) Wood's Flour, 100s and 50s Sydney Maize, Feed Oats Bran, Sharps, Chaff Pressed Hay, &o, &c. JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAM STREET. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE ALWAYS ON SALE- Maize, Oats—Seed and Feed Bran, Flour—in sacks and fifties Teas—Medium and very choice Candles, Oatmeal, Sugars Oilmen's Stores of all descriptions Soaps—Hawke's Bay and Melbourne Painkiller, Kerosene, American Buckets Vestas, Tobaccos in variety Neal's Now Zealand Sauce, highly recommended Neal's Chutney—a delicious condiment Neal's Oriental Pickles Munn's Corn Flour—a very superior preparation manufactured from fivsh maize, and univer sally consumed in Australia in preference to tlie stale English manufactures. B. TONKS & CO. ON SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— 25 Mats New Dates. G-. W. BINNEY. ON SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Arrived and to Arrive, Ex Fiery Cross, Wave, Pakeha, Harriet Armytage,' and Maid of Judah, 2.700 bags Oats , „.' , 500 bags Meek's Flour, in 2001b and 501b bags 500 bags Anderson and Mowatts Hour, in 200tl> and 501l> bags . 700 bags Anderson's Flour, in 2001b and 501h. bags '• 500 bags Bran j 20 cases McConnell's Hams and Bacon 25 cases Gilmour's Hams and Bacon 500 bags Canterbury Flour, 1001b and 2001b ! 200 bags Canterbury Malt 250 bags Sydney Maize 160 bags Anderson and Mowatt s Oatmeal 50 bags Pearl Barley j To Arrive ex William Prowse, 150 tons Potatoes 200 sacks Malt Ex Jane, Hops (Tasmanian) Jams and Tart Fruits"[(Peaks, Peacocks, Hawkins', and Wilson's. G. W. BINNEY.



Education. Educational Estahlishment for Young Ladies. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MES. J. G-OERIE intimates that she has RE-OPENED her EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT in her newand commodious House in Pitt street, and has vacancies for a few boarders The locality will recommend itself to parents who may wish to entrust their children to her care ; and she hopes to unite the comforts of a home with their scholastic duties. WELLINGTON NOEMAL SCHOOLS, Wellington Steeet and Hepburn Street. BOYS' SCHOOL. Principal Mr Harrison Assistant Master .. .. Mr Moore GIRLS' AND INFANTS' SCHOOL. Principal Miss Longmore The course of instruction comprises : —Reading, Arithmetic, Writing, Grammar, History, Geography, Book-keeping by single and double entry, Drawing, Mathematics, and tlie French and German languages. TERM S. Per week. lipils under ten years of ago .. .. Is Od ~ above „ ~ ~ .. Is Gd „ (senior) „ 2s Od THE EVENING CLASSES For Young Men will be resumed on MONDAY, September 9, at 7 p.m. Modern Languages. TNSTEUCTION given in Erench J- or German, by a Foreigner recently arrived.— Information may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq., Head Master, Auckland College and Grammar School. Notice of Removal. THE Blue School, Wellesley street, has REMOVED to the AUCKLAND COLLEGE Extensive Play-grounds and Gymnastic Apparatus for the use of pupils. The HIGH DEPART MENT of the College, and also a YOUNG LADIES' DEPARTMENT, will open on MONDAY, Octooer 7. Accommodation for FIFTY BOARDERS. Liberal and kind treatment. Moderate terms. Weekly Boarders if desired by parents. Boarders may attend other schools of tlie city. A. detailed prospectus can be had on application at the College, or sent by post. J REV. W. TAYLOR, Principal; MR CHAS. A TAYLOR, Second Master. Auckland, September 2, 1572. NOTICE. — Ml<B. G-ING-ELL'S Evening Class, held at St. Matthew's Girls School-room. Hours —From 7to 9 HIG-H SCHOOL. SYMONDS STREET, (Next St. Andrew's Church), J. M. Fraser, Certificated Master. Third Quarter. Terms Ist Division (sen.) .. 20s per qr, or Is 8d per week 2nd ~ (mcd) .. 15s per qr, or Is 3d per week 3rd „ (jun) .. 12s per qr, or Is Od per week Latin Classes no extra charge. Vacancy for one pupil boarder. Terms, £40 per annum. MADAME WINTRE, E.A., Pro fessor of Music and Singing. Ttyl'B.. WINTER, Professor of Music, -L-TJ_ Singing, and Elocution. —For Lessons and Engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. Madame Moller, TEACHEE OF SING-ING AND PIANO, " Hermitage," Princes street Coffee. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] DSTEPJHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 81b, and 601b tins . Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in 1-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & BlackwelTs and Bengal, in and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do , do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed. Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS Wyndham street. Auckland. "EXCELSIOE" BEAND. B-iown, Barrett Co., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, HIGH STREET. THE success we have achieved has induced us to add to our celebrated Coffees ano ther and superior brand, THE "EXCELSIO R." In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the public generally we would draw particular atten tion to the purity, strength, and excellent flavour of this Coffee, in the manufacture of which neither la bour or expense have been, spared to make the name "Excelsior" a fact. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Auckland, March 16,1872. To the Ladies of Auckland. MES. PETTY, recently from London, begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has opened a MILLINERY and DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT, which for style, quality, and economy cannot be equalled in the city. Wedding Trousseaux and Juvenile Outfits made to • order. N.B. —Ladies' own materials made up. #3TNote the Address— ■ "' • : HOBSON STREET oi Victoria street.



Drapery. i» ■■■ —■■ ■■. .Mi......-, ~„ mma***m ■ ■■»»■■"' ■■■* NOTICE. JOHN SMITH, Draper, Clothier, &c, 20 3, QUEEN ST It EE T, AUCKL X N D, "DEGS to tender his thanks to the -*-"* inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity for the liberal patronage conferred on him since his return from England, also to inform them that he has disposed of his Winter Stock and OPENED a VERY CHOICE ASSORTMENT of SPRING and SUMMRR (700DS, ex Coronilla and Celestial Queen, which wil be sold at very low prices in order to effect a Speedy Sale, the present lease having but a few months to run. J. S. invites an inspection to the following depart ments, which are replete with every novelty :— Dresses. Silks, Black do, Colored do Plain Lustres Fancy do Plain Alpacas Black do Black French Twills' Black Merinoes Grenadines Muslins Silk Warps, in all Shades and Colors Trimmings In Silk, Mohair, and Lustre Fringes A Large Quantity of Ladies' Fashionable Hats Flowers, Feathers Sunshades Silk Umbrellas. A Large Quantity of Men's Summer Clothing, Consisting of: — Galatea Suits Paget Suits Sac Suits Patch Pocket, etc Trousers and Vests, in great variety Crimean Shirts Flannel Shirts Moleskin Trousers Tweed Trousers Shetland Pants Serge Pants Gent's Travelling Bags Gent's Portmanteaus Carpet Bags All which will be Sold Very Cheap, to make a Speedy Clearance. A Large Quantity of Sheeting, Blankets, Carpets, Rugs, &c., Which must be Sold as J. S. has determined to go to Melbourne. ijgfNote the Address:— JOHN SMITH, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 230, Queen street, AUOKL A N D. Merchandise. JOHN ROBERTON & CO. TTAVE ON SALE, ex "Novelty," " Wonga Wonga," and other late "arrivals :— 100 tons Adelaide Flour—Duflield's, Vercoe and Lee's, and Wilson's - 100 tons Canterbury Flour—Steggald's, Wilson's Lane's, and Ruddenklau's CO tons Sydney Company's Sugar, No. 1 2000 boxes Candles—Brandon's, De Roubaix, and other brands 200 tons Bone Dust—Billyard, No. 1 50 tons Ground Bark—to arrive Adelaide Jams Colman's White Starch -501b boxes Maize, Oats, Oatmeal Currants and Figs Lamb's Biscuits—Cabin, Saloon, Pilot, Lunc and Mixed Colza Oil, Castor Oil, Kerosene Salt—Fine and Coarse -1 cwt bags Butter—in kegs Varnish and White ..Zinc Paint Soap and Candles ■ Tobacco—for Sheepwash To arrive per " Countess of Kintore " and "Bulwark:"— Keiller's Confectionery—assorted „ Pastilles and Jujubes Muntz Metal—lo,lß, and 20 ozs Lea and Perrin's Sauce QN SALE, EX COUNTESS OE KINTORE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED 5 — Crushed Loaf Sugar Salad Oil Taylor Brothers' Cocoa and Chocolate Colman's White Starch Colman's Durham Mustard, 71b and -Jib tins Colman's Superfine Mustard, 71b and Mb tin 1000 boxes Candles, lib packets Brown and Poison's Corn Flour Morton's Red Herrings Bicarbonate Soda, in lcwt kegs Caustic Soda Cream of Tartar, in 71b jars Tartaric Acid, in 71b jars Soap Powder, Harper Twelvetrees Day and Martin's Paste Blacking Day and Martin's Bottle Blacking Lea and Perrin's Worcester Sauce Split Peas, in 1 cwt. kegs Lyndon's Spades, 10, 0, and 1 2000 Wool Bales French Wire Nalis. OWEN & GJRAHAM. rpo AEEIVE PEE CITY OE AUCKLAND :— Coleman's No 1 Blue Starch 50 drums Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil 50 barrels Currants 200 boxes Elemo Raisins 80 boxes Sultanas 30 boxes Muscatels 20 qr-casks Hennessy's Brandy • 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy. OWEN & GKAHAM. rilO AEEIYE IN AUGUST, JL a Cargo of Well-assorted SUG A B S In small bags. For Sale by OWEN & GRAHAM. PEE ACACIA a Shipment of CHOICE TEAS FBOM EOO CHOW, Especially selected for this market, expected to arrive early in September. OWEN & GRAHAM.