The Evening Star.

lII.—No. 637.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



TO THE ELECTOES OF THE DIS TRICT OP EODNEY. ri ENTLEMEN,— A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Henry W. Earnali. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conauct as your representative f o justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAtf. WAIKATO ELECTOEAL DISTKICT. TO THE ELECTORS. /"^ ENTLEMEX,—Having been requested vJT by a nuu.ber of settlers interested in the Waikato, to allow myself to become a Candidate for the representation of your Electoral District, I have great pleasure in placing my services at your disposal. My interests are identical with your own. My best attention will, therefore, be given to the consideration of those questions which more directly concern you. Should you honour me with your confl - dence by electing me as your representative, I will go into the Assembly free from any party bias, pledged only to use my best ex ertions to secure the peace and prosperity of the colony in general, and of the Waikato in particular. I have the honor to be, Q-entlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, January 24, 1872. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GEEY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours:—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHINGS 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, &ENEEAL DEALEE, 'JUNCTION OF 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 summer 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. skl. 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, Gd. 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 Cd. Black Lead, Cd. per lb. Bath Bricks, 2d. each Brown Windsor Soap, od. per packet of 3 cakes Good Tea, 2s. Od. 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. G. 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. Whiting, ljd. 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, 2jd. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2kl. per lb. or olbs. for Is; Flour, 51bs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d. TOY BOOKS! TOY BOOKS! AT THE MAEKET PLACE, Queen-street. 1 nC\CI PICTUEE and Story A.m\J\jKJ BOOKS, Id. each 500 Picture and Story Books, 2d. each .000 ~ ~ 3d. each 500 Untearable „ ~ Cd. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Sougj and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Riinmell's Perfumery, Gd., 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, Gd. per box Black Neckties, 6d. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Liens' Socks, Gd. ; Handkercheifs, Gd. Ladies' Stockings, Gd. to Is. Hair Nets, Gd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Gd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, 6d. per pair k Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Jri> Rings and Pins, Gd. %J Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Gd. jr*+ Black Earrings, Is. " Hair Brushes, Is. 6d. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brashes, 6d. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, 6d. Corkscrews,-Cd. 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). Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



I HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! » H. ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PEICES THAN CHAEGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Fbee 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: G-entlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing "will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, and 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 GooJs be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsriptkm OF DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING-, SOLD AT THE TEST LOWEST PBICE IK 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. ■■*, rff-.



GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON TJEGS to inform the piiblic 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 of Wellesley street. ■ "■ j ' ■ ■_ : SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. THE undersigned takes this oppor tunity of informing his friends and the public 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 arid Stout, of the choicest! brands in stock. Good accommodation for a few Boarders. - { Daily papers filed. • • -'- R. G." BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FFKTHER REDUCTION iisr pbice, THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOR PAETICULAES SEE HANDBILL. NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CAEEIED ON AT 96 & 98 Q^TTEIEINr STREET. . , i



SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR GASH MORE V ' 8 , 15 6, QTJEEE- STREET. 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 <±s. lld. | Cashmere Hoods, from 3 S . 6d. Eibboxs, Elowers, Feathers, asd Fxscy G-oods,— All Half Price ! Ladies' Chemises, from 2s- Hd. Ladies' Print Skirts, from 3s. lid. „ Drawers „ ... 2s- Gd- » Muslin do-, ~ ss. lid. „ Skirts „ ■• 2s- lld- >> Crinolines „ ... " 08.0 8 . lid. Ladies' White Ll'stre Jackets, Etciilt Trimm:ed 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... _ Og 500 Black Laco Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... •■■ ... ... ... ... ... 4,3. Hd. Children's Print Dresses ... ... ••• •■■ ••• ••• ... ... ... ... ... l s . Hd. „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... . •■• ... ... ... ... ... ... i s . Hd. ~ . Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4s. lld. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ■•• ■■• ... ... ... ... 4s. Ud. With a variety of other Goods for Ladies and Children's Wear, all at Half Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! MOREY'S; ' * ; / ISG, QUEEN ST E«E E T. P.S.—Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



BOSEBANK NUESEEY, Foot ot? Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE beg 3to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will be no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A. G- 0 L D lE, EOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE, SINGKER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWINa MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed 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; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. PBICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland. street, Auckland; N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. fTIO BE LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed J. House, with all convenience, in Pitt street, SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON. AD. McTAVISH & CO., • Shabebrokees and G-enekai Agents, , 42, Queen street, Auckland.



■'■ "■' ,' ■■~...^ f; SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. rpilE LEASE of the undersigned J- will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at 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 Peices. BURNS & RULE, BOTTLERS, ETC.



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES BEGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING- DEPARTMENT i it ■ ■ « Increabing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, ho has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES > ■ IN HIGH-STREET, And having farther engaged reliable and Fashionable* Cutters, and added to his staff ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURK 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. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not compell d at his Establishment to pay for the j ! bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. ■ 1 i,'



SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY, Shortland street.—Conducted by Mrs, Harden and Miss Haselden. Studies will re» commence* on Tuesday, January 23. MR3. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will re-asscm • ble on MONDAY, sth February, 70 Karangahape Road, Newton. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. THIRD SESSION. THE Principal will deliver the Opening Address of the Session, in the English Room, at the College, on Tuesday, 30th inst., at 4 p.m. Subject: " Education from divers points of view." Parents of pupils attending the College, and all who take an interest in the progress of oducation are invited to attend. AUCKLAND COLLEGE, Studies will bo resumed on Wednesday, 24th instant. Resident Mastees : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. Q-. G-raham. Visitik(j Masters : Mr. J. C. Hoyte,. Drawing Mr. Stubbings, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Bancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly: in advance) : Under 9 years of age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2g. 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. AUCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. SCHOOL DUTIES will be resumed On MONDAY, the 22adinst. , Branches :— English, Classics, Mathematics; Book-keeping, &c. Fees payable quarterly. Senior pupils, £1 lls. 6d. ; junior pupils, 11s. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOBSON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. A DVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, jIX 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, WEILESIEr STEEET, AuCKIiAITO. Principal: Mrs. Cqlciough. MRS. COLCLOUGH, 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 i 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 i 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. 3b Balls or Parties will be given { a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms: —£1 Is per quarter, payable in advance. Accomplishments, extra. SUMMER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trim* mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES* WHAKF. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the 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 exery comfort and convenience, he is prepared tb entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. -■-7 E. HOI&OWAY, 13th January, 1872.