The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 683.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNi.



IMPERATIVE SALE OP LADIES' READY-MADE DB.EBS ES, &c, &c, &o. ; LADIES' & CHILDRENS' Underclothing, &c, &c, &c. In Consequence of Positively Retiring from Business, J . MOREY BEQ-3 to inform purchasers that the UNDERMENTIONED GOODS WILL BE CLEARED OFF, REGARDLESS OF COST THIS DAT FOB BARGAINS! Ladies' Chemises ... from ... 2s 6d L:idio-' Night Dresses from ... 5s 6d Ladies' Drawers ... from ... 2s 3d Childrens' do ... from ... Is lid Infants' Shirts ... from ... 0s lOd Slip Bodices.., ... from ... Is lid Infants' Hoods ... from ... Is lid Ladies' Longcloth Skirts from ... 2s lid Ladies' Necked Skirts from ~, 3s lid Lot Children's Braided Pellises from ... 7s 14 d Lot Holland an.l Dia per Pinafores ... from ... Is lid Lot Ladies' Dresses and Skirts from ... 7s lid Lot Print Skirts ... from ... 3s lid HATS. RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TKIMMIXOS, &<?., Sec, &c, TO BE CLEARED OFF. 14 DAYS ONLY. J. MO HEY, 150, QUEEN STIIEET. Lease, Good-Will, and Fittings, FOE SALE. NOTICE. ME. T. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, having returned to Auckland, may be consulted daily at his Residence, Wakefield street. EL WIN B. DICKS ON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act-, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, VaII/ES' BUIIDINGS, WY.SDIAM STEEET. J. M. MACDONALD, OOAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, WXNDHAH STBEEi, AUCKLAND. ORDFRS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. Tebics Cash. T7ID. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur JLu Manufacturer, 26, Karungahape Eoad. JAMES BUTCHER, CHARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared W and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JT ONS O N QARLICK, c SHAREBKOKEB, Shortlacd street, Auckland. i Established 1366. | . || __ LA M B'S BISC UI T, £20 PER TON. MR. X S. MACFARLANE, Agent. J. CKAIG; UOEWAEDING AGENT, Jj CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. WJ\ HU N T A: N" D CO. • AUDII'OHS, MJNINO- INYESTMENr, and. Land Agents, 50, Queen stbekt. i- AD. McTA VI S H & CO., c Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and at Coromandol. [a cabd.] CHARLES PALME E, Draughtsman. Office :—Top of Shortland street. jf,B,—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and yj PRESSED, at , HAE W O O D ' S, TAILOR, FSOII MJELBOUENB, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Brownp. P.S. —Q-entlemen's Clothes Dyed.



JS 7OT RELINQUISHING BUSIISESS. PEEMISES NOT TO LET. S. OOOMBES, PROPRIETOR OF THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND ®F OOOMBES 'S TAILORING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET, fTIENDERS to his numerous customers his very sincere thanks for their support, and would respectfully inform them and the general public of Auckland that, to make accommodation for his rapidly increasing trade, he haa lately had considerable additions to th« interior of hi» premises, giving moi-3 room for keeping Stock and facilitating atten tion to business. S.C. ha» on view at THE MAET, 80, QUEEN STREET, a most Varied and Tastefully Selected Stock of GENERAL CLOTHING. HATS, TIBS, HOSIERY, &c, &c, &c, to which is being added, as they are landed from the Naomi, several packages of the Lftteit Noveltioa procurable. Goodi are being continually opened out from every arrival, both direct and via Mel bourne, bo that the most fastidious taste can be satisfied and pleased both as to price, style' and quality. MONET RETURNED WHERE TIIE RETICLES DO WOT SUIT. CUSTOMERS MEASURED IN CONNECTION WTTII THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, which is under the management of the most able and skilful Cutter in the Colony, by i whose Exquisite Style aud Fit this department has been raised to the first rank in the trade. [ SPECIALTIES. Any Garment Made and Fib Guaranteed WITHIN 24 HOURS ! Any Ready-made Garment purchased, and not Fitting, will be ALTERED FREE of CHARGE. 7 i S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN STEEET; AND TAILORING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET. ... » |



To the Inhabitants of the Province of Auckland :~ "YVe beg respectfully to inform you that having found it quite impossible to dispose of our largo Stock of General Drapeiy and Men's and Boys' Clothing, we have decided to continue the Busi ness carried on by us during the last 21 years. We are now opening up daily a very large Stock of JVew Goods just to hand per " Caduceus " and " Naomi,".which we are marking at extremely low rales, with a view to a speedy clearance. The balance of the Stock that has recently been offered.for Sale, amounting in value to over £5,500, will remain at the marked price?, which are in almost every instance much below cost. THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 19th instant, we hold our Foist Wijfteb Snow, and are now exhibiting our New Patterns of Millinery, Mantles, the New "Dolley Yarden, Waterproof and other Costumes, Dresses, New Styles in Sictjjts, Ladies' Underclothing, some very choice Articles in Baby Linen, Euhs, Fancy Wool Goods, &c, &c. Thanking you for past favors, wo respectfully solicit your inspection and patronage. S. & J. R. VAILS. N.B. —The Stock of Men's and Boys 1 Clothing will bo removed to the National Matit during next week. THE CLOTHING SHOP TO LET. 'AiicldanJ, March 10, 1872.



POULTRY. POULTIIY. POULTRY. T. FRUESON'3 POULTRY BAZAAR, THE MARKET, (Comei1 of Queen and Victoria streets.) TF. in returning thanks to liis numerous • friends and the public in general for their past favors, hopes, by civility and strict attention to business, to inurit a continuance of that patronage so liberally bestowed for the last six years. N.B. —Good Poultry of every description bought in large and small quantities. Licensed Dealer in Game, dead and alive. Poultry dressed on the shortest notice. All orders punctually attended to with despatch. Wanted—2oo Pigeons. Don't forget tho addres3 — T. PSBBSON, POULTERER, THE MA.RKET, Corner of Queen aud Victoria streets. S S". LEERS. Accountant, Attditoh, Abmtkator, Li- OBNSED VICTUAILETts' AChBST, AND Hotel Bbokeh. 14, QUEEN- >S TRE ET, Over the Office of the D. S. 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, Valuations made, and Inventories taken with promptitude. NEW ZEALAND STEAM OOiFEB MILLS. [Established. ,186-1] DSIEPHENBONAND CO • Have on hand and for sale :—■ Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja,"a, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, -Mb, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or gi-ound Peppers, packed in £lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Co'einan's fclb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Orosse & Blackwoll's and Bengal, in ilb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets ; Arrowroot, lib and 7ib 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 fanoy boxes Mixed Spico, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemoa and Assorted Essences ©•round Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lainc's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COPEEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WYKDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darhain 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 ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbs. r\x sale' by the undersigned Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. Brandon's Candles, RW. Sydney Maize . Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, flue. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street. ,



Will -ell, r)rior to Sfcock-laliing', :tl; an IMMENSE S A ORIFICE, I Their surplus Stocks of | SUMMER DRAPERY CLOTHING- and HATd SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and » FANCY GOOD 3 BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTIIING, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PHICES. Efgp 0 COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from B_d. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. POBERT J. McFABLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LIND AGENT, Canada ,Buildings, Quekk street AUCKLAND. _ - _... _..'„._.:■ . COPPERPLATE and Lithographic Phixting executed at the Evjsitixg Stab Office. J. CASE BEGS to draw the attention of Country Settlers and others, to liis Improved Steel Flour Mill. The object of these Mills is to Grind and Dress Flour: at tiie same operation, giving out First and Second Flour, Sharps and LJi'an. (Jan be wrought by the luipd or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description [always on hand. J. CASE, OOKNBR O.E WaKEFIELD AND AlllOllCllOMJilK STXUOKTS. ' 1 N.8.—J.0. is holder of a First-class Prize/awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. FOE NEW YEAR'S GKLFTS, BUY J. M/McLAOHLAN'S £2 18s. 6d. , * . q I.L X DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. ■ THE CHEAPEST IN TOWJ^. J. M. McLACHL__N J 214, QUEEN STREET.



i I i ' J. CGSGRAVE & CO. 1 WILL HOLD A I CHEA.P SALE 01? DRAPERY & CLOTHING FOE FOURTEEN DAYS. rgUTEY have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer ftio Publio, eonsiutnig of- DTIESS GOODS FEINTS,, PRtXTID MUSLTNS 0 REKADTXE3 ~ CALICOES SHEETINGS' &c, &c, &c Also, AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY OP MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SHIKTS, HATS, CAPS, &G,, &C, '&C, WHICH ."\VTLL BE CLEARED OUT REGARD LESS OF COST. : In order to close the Season. - . - 'i _ -i ■ ■■ • - ' •'■ . /Jsf Purchasers rtre invitsd to call soon. BUftKE'S OTAGO BREWERY. ■ Ex Taranaki and Flirt on Sale. 20 Hilda, 20 Barrels Burko's Ale Williams _ c 0. , Upper Queen 'street. IVyORWIOH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. \i * ■ : " .'':,■• Capital, £2,300,000; Established 1803.. NORY/ICII UNION FIRE INSURANCE . ■ . SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and'full particulars on applica tion to G-EO. S. GEAHAM", Inspector and Agent, ~.,,., • . Vaile's Buildings. QCO TTI S H OOJfMBRQIAL k3 INSURANCE COMPANY. I . . ■ ;. ________ Capital—ONE MILLION STERLING. The Sh.aroholdera numher about 500, most of whom are botli wealthy and influen tial.. Losses under policies issued by the Com pany will liars prompt attention. Payments in cash, litre or at homo at the option of the assured. Claims arising from explosion of G-as in buildings on which tlio Company have Insurances wiil.be admitted. . LIFE DEPARTMENT. The rates of premium bave been calculated with great care; ttby will be found both moderate and equitable, and will in mosl cases compare favourably with those of othei offices. The Life Funds are kept in every waj distinct from those of the Free Branch. Agests : ;, PitEECE AND aSAHAM, Vaile's Buildings, Queen. _treeb 3 Auekiaad,



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, XXAS nmc'.i pleasure in informing the public -*'--*- of Auckland and its vicinity, thit he lias Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, onaisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the dress; 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, belew the usual price. A large quantity of Blankets rery cheap. A largo quantity of Flannels at the same low rates. Paisley Shawls Black Llaiia Shawls Scotch Tweeds Crimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Cover 3 Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto KidderinirJster, Brussels Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rugs ■ Stair Carpels.. Men's, Youth's and "Boys clothing of every discription unusually «heap. J.S. invitei an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at vei-y Low Prioes to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. : ALP BED A LET, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (Frem Messrs. Ridley and Sons, Manufacturing and Jewellers, London.) ETERY description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at rtie shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work manlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficiont manner as in Loade*. All work guaranteed. Please note the Address :- ALFRED ALEY, 215, QUMKS STBEBT, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams'* Dispensary. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHOftTLASTB. HP HE undersigned takes this oppor ..jl_ tunity of informing kis: friends a*d the public in 8 general that he has taken the above Hotel, lately oo .cuyiedby Mr. Louia E. James, and trusts by strict 'attention to business to meet with liberal support. ; Wines and Sipirits, Ale and Ktout, of the choicest brands in stoclc Good accommodation fsr a few Boardew. Daily papers filed. E. (!. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,3571. . . [Esxablisheb, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY O c A U CKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ~ ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND 13, SIIORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hotirs:—'From S a.m. to S p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN 7?" CLOTHING- Cleaned, Renovated, or Dyed, well pressed and Necitly Repaired. Ladies' Dresse* t ef all materials, Cleaned, Dyed, and Hot-prassed. 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 1 address. Blankets Scoured at 2«. per pair. Sheep Skins Cured and Cleaned, or Dyed. 1 EEMUEIIA 'BUSES. t _____ JmiME TABLE. Fbom Auckland. Fbom Rkjittkba. ? 8 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. Wednesdays and Satubdats., Feom Auckland. Fbom Remxteka. 1 p.m, 1.45 p.m. W. OEOWTHHR.



TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERI*. WHO desire Fir3t-Class Articles at a rea sonable price, we hereby make know a that we have a CHOICE STOCK of GENE EAL GRQCEBIES, selected with great care, BOUGHT EXPRESSLY . TOR THE RETAIL TRADE. CoMPEISING : Fine Light Sugar 0 5 par Ik. No. 1 Sugar 9 5J- „ Fine Patna Rice 0 3' „ Fine Java Rice .. .. .. ..0 4 ~ Fins Pearl Barley 0 4 „ Fine Pearl Tapioca 0 6 „ Currants .. .... .... 0 0 „ Corn Flour ..OS Soap 0 7 per bar * Soap (extra), fine large bars .. ..10 Jams, in jars ■• G.V per Ib. Jams, in lib. tins 8 0 per dew Sperms, full weights 1 0 per Ib. Asm otiieb. Articles too xmiEaoua to mei-ciox' PURS TEAS (NEW SEASON'S), CHOICE QUALITIES. Special attention is invited to our Celebbatho Tbas, which continue te give entire satisfaction. No. 1 Congou Tea 2 0 par 11). No. 2 Congou Tea 2 0 „ No. 3 Rich Pekoe (fxill flavoured) ..3 0 „ No. 4 Finest Selected SO The usual Discount allowed off 6 lbs. of T*a. COFFEE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Also, Fresh and Potted Butter of priraa quality, Eggs, Cheese, &c. ; Flour Maize, Bran, &c. Licensed to sell Kerosene. Quality of all Articles Guabanteed. A Trial will Prove tii» Fact! Orders Promptly Executed. Goods Delivered. SIS' Remember the Addkbss : — FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS. THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET, (Corner or Wakbfibld street,) AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 1860. ■ -■" RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPOETEB, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, TVEGS to return hia einoere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the LiBEBAL Support lie has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven" Yeaes, and has much pleasure in offei'ing his S T O O IKI BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold withis a Reasonale Time, will b« offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. _______ J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTED, 136, QUEEN STJKEIT, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. NEW JAMS, SEEDS, &c. Ex Bella Mary. A Q OASES NEW SEASON'S JAMS tc_a AND JELLIES, "E. Lipacombe " 7 cases Raspberry Vinegar 4 sacks Blue Boiling Peas 60 cases Apples, Bipstone, Mobs, Cad ling, &c. 10 sacks Cape Barley and Black Oats 9 sack* New Garden Seeds, Peas, Beans, Parsnip. Lettuce. To arrive per Wild Duck, White,' ißed, and Alsike Clover, Cow Gra=n, Canary, Hemp, \Bape:Graßß«?,. and.. j j Garden Seed*/ , &c. . . ' . H. LIP SO 180, QUEEN S'