Printed and published by the proprietors, G-EORaE McCuiiLAGH Eeed, of City Road, and HENitY Beett, ot Jermyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, in the city of Auokland, New Zealand,—• Friday, January 12, 1873.

THE EVENING STAU, PEIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1872.

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MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPOET, NORTH SHORE, TJNDRH THE MANAGEMENT 05? MRS. BRO WN. FAMILIES can be accommodated with s Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOAED AND RESIDENCE, by the we^k or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT XJL SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUB ANCE cfec. NEW ZEALAND EEANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Boaed op Directoes. Hon C J Pharazyn, Esq, M L C, Chair man Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq.MHR, Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, MHB Tb.3 Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., MLO Grejrge Hunter- Esq, MHfi Attditohs. Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Drdnsfield, Esq Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Soric-fy is now estiblished, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be had, on application to any of the agents, or at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland — Henry Gilitllan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee — T. B. Kendeblise, Surgeon. JAMES OLDHAM, WIN®, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, 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, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and 153 per gal. WHISKEY— Irish, and Scotch, 363 to 40a case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22s 6d per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s per gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, a*d all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove the advantages offered by JamiS Oldham, High street, Auckland: P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, •within 6 miles of the city. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND AND ITS VICINITY. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST EEALISE. J. S M IT H, BEING determined to clear out the whole of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GEEAT SACEIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on the way direct from LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by an inspection, the immense reduction everything has un dergone. The public, having known J.S.s dislike to advertisements or puffs of any description, will need no further invitation. j. s"m!th, 23 0, QUEEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COFEEE MILLS. [Established 1864-.] DS2EPHENSON AND CO • Have on hand and for sale: — Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jaya, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and -white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in £lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Coleman's £lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in fib and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Ery'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 aj^ boxes ■^ Mixed Spico,'in tins, assorted sizes H| Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences B! Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets ■ Chicory, Barry's, Laino's, and Colonial H D. STEPHENSON & CO., MfWHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE H MERCHANTS, H WYNEHAM fITBEET, AUCKLAND,



. * HOLIDAYS 1 HOLIDAYS 1! » • H. ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING- THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PEICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. H. ATKINS, XTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Feee and without Chaege 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. 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, and Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a i free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goo 3s be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OP DBAPEEY AND CLOTHING-, SOLD AT THE VEEY LOWEST PEICE 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 & HONEYM AN.



TO CONNOISSEURS IN WHISKY!! TUST AEEIVED A FEW QR-CASKS JOHN JAMESON & SONS' CELEBEATED DUBLIN WHISKY, 42s per case ; 21s per gallon. Also, — KIN AH AN'S L.L. DELICIOUS PINE APPLE WHISKY, 45s per case ; 22s 6d per dozen. To Be Had Only At JAMES OLD HAM, Wine and Spirit Merchant, High-Steeet, Auckland. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STEEET, BEGS to inform Lis customers and the public generally that be has just received A. LAEGE SHIPMENT OF SUMMER BOOTS, Consisting of — LADIES' KID BOOTS, various kinds, from 7s Gd LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANVAS SLIPPERS, elastic fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIRL'S KID BOOTS CHILDRENS' FANCY PATENT ELAS TIC BOOTS The whole of which (together with the other stock) will be sold at extremely LOW PEICES, to meet the times. N.B. —All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78 QUEEN STEEET. NEW SUITS FOE THE HOLIDAYS. NEW CLOTHING OF EVERY DE> SCRIPTION. NEW CRIMEAN SHIRTS IN Silk and Flannel; and a Large Stock of WHITE SHIETS, Now selling at and under the Wholesale Pbices FIRST-RATE DRAB SHELL HATS, 10s 6d HAVARD COATS, 16s 6d. Inspection solicited. E. W. DV& ON, 220, QUEEN-STREET, COENER OF WeLLESLEY-STEEKT, (Opposite "United Service Hotol.) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAE'S PEESENTS FOE THE LADIES AND CHILDEEN. " THE undersigned has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of SUMMER DRESSES, Including Grenadines, from 1 s per yard, worth double Choice Printed. Muslins, B£d per yard worth Is. Lustres and Fancy Dresses, Plain and Brocaded in greaf variety BLACK and COLOURED SILKS The whole of which have been imported direct, and will be quitted under wholesale prices to effect a speedy clearance. E. W. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, Queen-teeet, Corner of Wellosley-street CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS FOR THE BABIES. A SPLENDID Assortment of CHRISTENING ROBES, FBOCKS, PELISSES, SQUARES, &c, &c, &c. A large stock of SATIN HATS AND HOODS Just Opened, And to be sold by the Single Article at Wholesale Peices. Baby Linen and Ladies' Clothing Thompson's Glove»fitting Corset Ladies in attendance in the Show Room. E. W. DYSON, 220, QtTEEN-STEEET, j Opposite the United Servioo Hotel, '



BY APPOINTMENT TO His Eoial Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sic G. F. Bowen. E. H. BAETL ET T, PHOTOGEAPHEE, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. HTvELIVERED WITHIN TilE CITY AND U SUBURBS. (Loose or in bagis) AT EEDUCED EATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 PAPEEHANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all lands of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrivo per 'Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' G case 3 Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c Victoeia-Steeet. Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows, viz : At the Coal Yard, screoned Coal 24s per ton Unscreened do 22s „ Slack do 17s „ From the hulk Cantero 20s „ By order of the Directors. J A GILFILLAN, Secretary. BONES! BONES!! BONES! ! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills. HOTEL. VULCAN LANE. OAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcock's & Co.'s Table. EDWAED PEEKINS, Proprietor. SEA-BATHING. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with Bteps and diving boards on all sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest Bwimmer. Tickets for one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A single bath £0 0 3 An allewance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sundsys excepted. For tickets apply to HENRY EEESING, JUN., 58, Queen street. BAZAAE OMNIBUSSES. Time Table. Leave Auckland-"- Leave Onehunga— 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Noon 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Noon 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Howick 'Busses—For Auckland at 8 a.m. for Howiok at 3 p.m. A coach will leave Auckland on Saturday, at 8.30 p m, and special coachos at Onehunga to wait the arrival of steamers day and night. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables; Horses bought and sold on commission. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. H. H. HARDINGTON* Proprietor, Queen atreoti



THE CHEAP OUTFITTING EMPORIUM FOE ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATRE EOYAL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. 4 —; — J . LEVY TTTISHES TO INFOEM HIS FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITH CHEAPNESS, That he has Just Opened out a choice lot of GALATEA JACKETS, PAGET COATS, SACK & WALKING COATS, Trousers and Vests,'both single and double-breasted, to match, in all materials for the coming Season. CHILDEEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' SUITS, In all the newest styles, and all at Prices to Meet the Times. All descriptions of Tailoring, Cleaning, Altering, Repairing, etc., clone on the Premises. t§^F Note the Address : — J . LEVY, TAILOE AND OUTEITTEE, Next the Theatre Eoyal, Queen street, Auckland.



MOUNT EDEN". BUILDING SITES. MARKET GARDENS. SMALL FARMS. An opportunity now offers that cannot occur again, of obtaining VOLCANIC LAND, nenr to town by a good rond. Eighteen Lots, from 2:} acres to 4 acres each. Terms Easy, Apply to HENRY PARTINGTON, Queen Btreet. MR. C. W. SANDERS, Homoeopathic Practitioner. York Terrace, Grey street. Consulting Roomsand Pharmacy, Shortland street, opposite the Post Office. [a caed.] CHARLES PALME ;R, Draughtsman. Office :—Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. ■"VTIGHTM IN.—A. FLETCHER begs to A-\ inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceaf.s, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Sjmonds street. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. SWETE, SCOTT, & CO., SHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, &c, Vulcan Lane, Auckland j and at Owen street, Grahamstown, Thames. A W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Queen-Street. FISHEE & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner oi Darhani street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo cured Bacon. 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. DQpH f> H * THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURER 168, QUEEN-STREET, opposite the Old Market Place. r\H SALE— XTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeys Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles Central Italys Thames Gas Shares Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokers. 50, Queen street. r\TS feALE— TTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Timos Otagos. I. PHILLIPS, Sharebrofrer. No 10, Insurance Buildings; WANTED THE FOLLOWING GOLD MINING SHOES— Caledonian Thames Tookeys Otago Bank of New Zealand Gas Shares Shares &c. J. M, LENNOX, (Late of High street) 37, QUEEN STREET Next to the Insurance Buildings.



FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. mH E TAIRTJA SAW MILL; A BARGAIN. It is situated on the East Coast, near Mer cury Bay, and is approached by a good harbour and safe anchorage; vessels drawing eight feet of water can lay alongside the wharf. It is backed by an extensive Bush of very superior quality. The valuable Plant and Machinery is of the newest and best description. The Engine is 60 horsepower, and has only been in work about two years. For particulars apply to R, SEOCOMBE & SON, Kyber Pass. January 3, 1872, •,13k _SR l&o NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life. The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working Classes : 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney, and other documents, are free of Stamp Duty and all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or. quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the clays of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. 0. Residence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Office. 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2,000 from Hie claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Kevenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which are duly invested at compound interest, at any time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured. The fullest information can bo obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. QUEEN-STREET WHABF. R. MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public akd Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spisits of Fikbt Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Torn Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. 1 Curagoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy ; Orange Bitters 1 Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock 1 Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, lls per dozen PORTER, is per gallon; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hlids and qr-casks. ' R.M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. » ' " i ffej^rf§l jl J1 lip 1 CHAELES SUTTON, Soda-water, lemonade, and cordial manufacturer, Eden Ckescent. Gingee Wine, Quinine Wine, Saesapaeilla, Everything made on the premises. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS ! DEAWN FIIOM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda [ Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the U.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immenso Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND THE Drinks manufactured by this famed apparatus are extensively used througlu out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, the Marble Fountain supply ing seven different flavoured Drinks. The above being bow in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronage of the Auckland public 1 and from the high estimation in which it ia held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in this city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain* AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. The proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where the public would do well to give the same a trial, as such cool and lefreshing Drinks cannot be purchased in ony other part tof Auckland. The drinks are made from the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine Cream. The cream can be flavoured to suit the most fastidious taste. Note the Address— U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHAEF. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY ONE SHILLING.



NOW LANDING-, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, BY THE UNDER SIGNED. KA CASES CURRANTS ZJ \J 2 tons Loaf Sugar Teas, ex Uaiping, chests and J Lobsters, Sardines, i's and :y's \ Whits Lead, in 2311) and lib tins \ Lowntie's Kurn, 30 op Booth's Old Tom Geneva, JDKZ Sultana Raisins, Elemc Pickles, Mustard '50 kegs Wire Nails, 2-J- and VJn. OWEN & GRAHAM. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND 11EXAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from Wellesley-street, Auckland. r I S I OF PRICES:— Australian Wines. White Yerdeiiho ... ... 2 6 per bottle BedMuscDtel ... .... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamond "J Port and Cosens1 Single I 4 go$ o Diamond Sherry, excel- C lent dinner wines ) Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry— very do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage JB5l " ... ••• 5 0 do Bulk Spirits. Hennessy's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply- mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greonluc and Colvill's oam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisk-/ 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old lorn, —best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Sum ... 4 0 do Assorted halt-bottles of the above 2 0 do Jamaica Rum,—2nd quality 3 0 do Case Spirits. De Laage, Fils & Co, Cognac pint flasks... ... ... 3 0 do Martell'e and Hennessy's Brandy "... 5 G do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Bernard's Old Tom 4 0 do Gin, JDKZ 5 0 do Do, small 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromitic Schiedan Schnapps 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne No 2 6 0 do Do do, small 3 0 do Claret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Tovvnsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted 10 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, 13 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or 11s per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can be obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Orders accompanied with Post-office orders punctually attended to. TERMS:—STRICTLY CASH. THIB T L E WHOLESALE ASH RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DARBY IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a choice , SELECTION Or SUPEEIOB POETS, SHEBKIES, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aus« traliau Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Peices for Cash; LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. S. D.- Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Henuessy's Da.'k Brandy 4 0 Greenless and Colville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry ... ... ... 4 6 Old Port Wine 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. Gekuine Brands. Per bottle. s D ' Henuessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 0 MarteU's .Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 0 Dunville's Whiskey ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne, No 2 pints ... ... 3 0 Champagne., Jacqueson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St Julien :j 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 Tovvnsend's Sarsaparilla ... ... 5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials ... ... 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ... ... „, ~, 1 3 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 aud pic-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur* chasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH.