The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 739.1

AUCKLAND. N.Z. :

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



A UCKLAND STEAM 2Hg__§» PACKET COMPANY, (LIMITED). GOLDEN CROWN. Auckland for rpCo ™ma^ el *^ Tarara for Coromandel. Tnr«™ t^°es ) lut Auckland. May 28 9 a.m. 130 p.m. 4 p.m. May 29 10 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. Light freight for Coromandel may be sent down the Wharf the evening before. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. HUGH CRAIG, Manager, ~I~tTT /OVERLAND ROUTE TO V-J ENGLAND. The United States, New Zealand, and Atjstbaxia 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, June 13, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. » A TJSTEALASTAN ..H.HM^ -£*- STEAM NAVIGATION J^^^l^^ CO.'s FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, l^Mi^S^SSr^ Under engagement to connect with ■_gS^SsSg?fe 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. Moobe, Commander, ■will be despatched for above ports about three days after arrival. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JEEVIS, Agent. .- QTEAM TO THE H"Tv3W k5 THAMES. tMSII^I^ Carrying Passengers and Cargo. The p.s. ; ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under-- Wednesday, 29th May, at 12 o'clock night Friday, 31st May, at 6 o'clock evening Also, THE P.S. LADY BOWEN, Tuesday, 28th May, at 11 o'clock night Thuisday, 30th May, at 12 o'clock night JAMES MORTON, Fort street. FOR RUSSELL, W4NGA ____MM_._WK ROA, AND MANGO CALLINa AT WAN&ABEI HEADS IF STOFICIENT Indttcement Oepebs. GOVERNMENT STEAM POSTAL SERVICE. The fine p.s. COMERANG Will on and after Friday, the 10th instant, leave as follows :— Auckland, every Friday, at 4 p.m., for EusselL Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mangonui. Mangonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa. Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell. Russell, every Tuesday at nodn, for Auck land. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auckland, May 1, 1872. . QTEAM TO THE IO THAMES. pABBTIN& PASSENdEBS & CABOO. I_e favourite p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH , , •will leave as follows :— '<■'"- FBOM AtTCKIiAND. Wednesday, May 22, at 10 o'clock evening Fbom Gbahamstown. A, clerk is always on the Wharf receiving Carg°' E. G. SMITH, Agent, Auckland j EDWIN BINNEY, Agent, Grahamstown. OEGULAR TRADER TO a_GW>3^__i COROMANDEL. Redxtoed Fbei&hts to Coeomandeli. The p.s. / > OustonEALLENGER '-*- A _._-Jllows : —• -r^reaneiaSy, May 29—Leaves Grahamstown at 9.30;- Ooiromandel for Auckland, 1 p.m. Fares between Coromandel and Grahams town—Cabin, 63.; Steerage, sa. Freight, IPs per ton. J.MURRAY. MT_IOK AHIPARA AND J_ H OKI AN GA, -ill The Cutter • ■ - MARY ELIZA, ~*i 3tJMj_t_.J*Ta-t»r. will sail on Saturday, This Day, 28th May, at 6 o'clock p.m., and 3 » every week day at same hour till further I : notice; ' '-'' ■: ■ • ———-—-—---—-—i-a



QOTTTHEBN CEOSS, nj^k^v O FOR COROMANDEL. Auckland to Cobomandel. This Pay, 28th May, at 1 o'clock p.m., and every week day at same hour till further notice. COEOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. This Day, 28th May, at 6 o'clock p.m., and every week day at same hour till further notice. *** Cargo to be on the- Wharf half-an-hour before time of sailing. J". S. MA.CFARLANE. E. BEOWN (Late Agent p.s. Lady Bowen) "I^Jk. T3EGS to inform his friends and jBLNJg^, _D the public generally that he "Tflft^^^ has commenced business as 4»Ss§£_iks Custom-house and General Ship ping Agent on the Queen-street Wharf, and solicits a share of public support. Office —Just above Watermen's Staihs Auckland, May 20, 1872. SEASONABLE JACKETS ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, VICTORIA, STREET. WILLIAM EYRE HA S Purchased cheap—One Case of Ladies' Jackets, which he offers to the public at less than half-price, consisting of —Irish Frieze Jackets, Witney do., Beaver do., Ripple do., Astrican do., etc., etc., in a great variety of styles and shades, at 7s 6d each. 2 cases of Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from Is, 2s, and 2s 6d each. 1,000 yards 33-inch Mexican Grey Calico, slightly damaged, at 6d per yard. 500 pairs heavy Mole Trousers, at 5s Od per pair 2,000 yards heavy Winceys, at 8d per yard A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap 500 Scarlet and White Skirts Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s each 30 dozen of Gills' Coloured Kid Gloves, from Is 6d per pair. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (theee doobs above THE BANK OF JS"eW ZEALAND). . T|>X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions J of Homceopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homcepathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of the ' best quality, and External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. Homoeopathic Medicines in every form and attenua tion may be obtained, the following testimonial of of which will be sufficient to prove their value. "Having examined and used the medicine Mr. Pond has in stock during the past 12 months, I can confidently recommend them as being perfectly pure, and prepared according to the rules of the British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. " (Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D." W. B E A L, fTHNSMITH and New and Second-hand JL Bookseller. Circulating Library. Books Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellesley street East, next Dyson's. JC A E S O _T, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, EENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &c., High Street. JAMES BUTCHER, /"BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. X AMB'S BISCUIT, £21 PER TON. MR. J. S. MACFARLANB, .•■■■■ :■ Agent. • TT W. Gr L E V E, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, AND PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER, . ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. HARLAND & SON'S LONDON VARNISHES, For Sale by the Usdersigned. ROBERT WALKER & CO. LIIN ]T DICKSON, ' LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c.j Land and House Agent, 12, Vailes' _un_DiNGS, Wyndham stbeet. YICKEES & DA VIES, LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. ■ No. 7, Insttbance Buildings. T MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, tl • Victoria street. • . ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur ijanufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. T_ONSON GAR LI 0K , el • - Shabebrokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866; WJ. HUNT AND CO. • AiJDITOBS, MININ& IN VESTMENT, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbeet. , SI M, U E L M OR G AW, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, , AiEXANDBA, WAIKATO. w. ■°' H I L L ' ! LICENSED SHAREBROKER, NO. 22, INSURANCE BUILDINGS., NO. 22, INSURANCE BUILDINGS.. _|V



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. ARE SHOWING lE¥ AKD SEASONABLE DEAPEEY AT THE CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. NEW DRESSES, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOES, A Lot of New Skiets, Etc. LADIES' WATERPEOOF CLOAKS, From Bs. lid. Rich New Jackets. JUST OPENED, New Gloves and Hosiery Dolly Varden Tiestaud Scarfs Silk Fringes and New Trimmings Cheap Corsets Fashionable New Collars and Sleeves Sets Chetaisetts and Lace Goods Cambric Handkerchiefs Family Drapery Calicoes, Linen Goods, Flannels Blankets, from ss. 6d. SELLING- OFF!! UNDER COST! Men's and Boys' Clothing Hats and Caps ! Cheap New Shirts, Collars and Ties. FILED. LOVEROOK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET.. H NOTICE! NOTICE ! ! JAMES HIGGINS (OP THE liATB HEM OF SMITH & HIGGUNS,) ~O ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and JIL the public generally that he carries on TAILOKING- BUSINESS in all its branches as usual. J. H. takes this opportunity to return his thanka for past support, and pledges himself to give the same attention and satisfaction < to his customers as he has hitherto done, and trustsby his style of Workmanship, and, fit. guaranteed, to seccure a still further share; of public patronage. .._ . , , Observe the Address:— i JAMES HIGGINS, OPPOSITE ME. GITTOS'S GRINDERY STORE, WYNBHAM STREET. .-,..-, •; SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Capitai—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 iSi cash, here or at home at the option of the assured. Claims arising from explosion ov GAS in buildings on which the Company have Insurances will be admitted. - LIES DEPARTMENT. The rates of premium have been calculated with great care jthby 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. '''.; .'■'.. ~ AftEHis : PREEOE AND GRAHAM, \ Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. M. ■S. LEER S. AOOOTTNTANT, AUDrTOB, AeBITBATOB, Li . , OENSBD VlOTlJAilBBa' A&ENT, AND BTOTEIi BEOKEB. 74, QUEEN -S T EEET, Over the Office of the D. S. Cross. N.B.—A complete Register kept of all Hotels in the Market1 either for Sale or to Let.;' "-.•< !'' «iji '';': r,". :i' '•;, Companies Books^^ Audited, Estates Wound Up, Valuations made, arid Inventories taken jrith t _Dromptitude..' '__ p, Valuations made, and Inventories "taken p



. & J. R. VAILE guarantee all Widths, Sizes and Prices quoted bylthem, absolutely correct. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Faget Goats, superior style and quality, 355. s ■ ■- - S, & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. „ ___ Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, only Ba. 6cl. 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. Qd- S. & J. R. VAILE, QuEEIT STREET; Boys' Naval Suits, very superior quality, j ; , only 255. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. ; ■>'■•■ \ Men's Silk and Satin Scarves, new styles, from Is. 3d. each. • S. <c 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. •fo9uuoo fyagniosqp 'niaift £f\ pa^onl) saoLij pm_ saztg 'sq;pT__\, ix& QdyivxmLS jniVA *H 'f W'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. Hoo'peTand 00., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stout, they have just completed a new model Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improvement is 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 xise only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz.: XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX willlje a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour and 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 an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade. T. & H. COOKE Beg to announde that they have this day recommenced Business as - CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOItSTEREKS, . . &c, &c, 1 and now offer for sale a" .". NEW AND VAEIED ASSORTMENT OP • r ENGLISH AND GOLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE, AT THEIR PREMISES, No. 57, QUBEN-STBEET, (Two dpors .below the Bank of New Zealand). AuckUnd, Mayl, .1872, f ~.f ( ~. Hl fH uy TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CEOTHIERS,' i,.; !mc OUTFITTERS AND OTHERS.' <' ■■ ,; ] WILLIAM • SMITH' "£ 'S BEGS most respectfully [to call the -attention of the, trade tothe'fa'ct 6f his' having 'taken those centrallyrsituated business premises ; in ' Wyndham-; street, -two doors above, the Evening Star Printing Office, 'and fitted them up as a Clothing Tactory, where, with cutting machine, pressing and finishing , rooms, furnished with an entire plant .of new cutting tables, new machinery, new pressing apparatus, new "■ patterns, &c, and having^ secured the services of a staff of competent , operatives, hopes to secure a sufficient amount of patronage to make, his Venture a success. „ r, ~ - -1■ i .f ;.;. Cd'C THE!IiONDON if: I >'>X m'T "Wholesale Ready-madeClpthino MLanufagtoby; Wyndham-stre_eji, 'Auckland. NEW ZEALAND* STEAM {Established 1864]. ■■>■.. rvli' i BSIBFI E N'3 O m [AND 00 • . Have, on hand and for sale: — Cdffees'-T-Kaw an(J Rqaste ( d, JTara, ifatiVje, in bond and duty paid , -1. J, Coffee, packed hi lib'; 21b, 4lb, 61b, 71b, 121b, ; 141bi :281b, and 50lb tins ■' oni .:. ' " Peppers, jbla"ckand^whifce, whole oi; < ground o : Peppers/packed -in, "tins and upwards! ;' ' Pepper's, Cayenne, i oz'cruets and bulk, -. r ■ Mustard, Coteman's lib, and 7lb tins " Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse.& Blackwell's \/< and Bengal,, in 'ilb Wtid ilbLbotties Ohbco^ate .-and' Cocoa, Ery?s,i ;Taylor'B/ jax\di j ■-,■ n': 'y iiT BP.O'fJbi)>i F.hi boi Chocolate^French,.lib packetai; ~{ r \ } Arrowroot, llb'and 71b tins " ' , iL' ,' J! ' Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tiiis or bulk' ' ■' Cloves do do do Q-inger do . do'[ 7ITJ (3o Carraway., , ,do .' do ,do,, ,t0 f - ' Cinnamon' .do . , do, :,do■ !, I Pimento ' " jJ"do""" dd! .do' 1/! JJ f'Y Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fell oy ~-, 'boxesvi'Ujoi.i stvn :.ff:_. .<, ta '>. nriol ii Mixed Spice,- in tins, aMorted sizes, if! " > sSI i .Essence of Lemon aad Assorted Essences,),. ©round Bice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Laine'a, and Colonial •D. LSTEPHENBDN .&■ (k);, ' '::



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 witb every comfort and convenience, and fitted up in a style superior to any in the province of Auckland. A NEW BUILDING has been erected especially for the convenience of • Ladies and Gentlemen 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. EISHEE & 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.8.-^-Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. piITY 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. LYCEUM SOHO OL, East Wellesley stbeet, /HIONDUOTED 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 7 to 9. f- ! : , NOTICE ! .;._ h^VAYERLEY HOTEL, Ik: • QUEEN STREET. SAM YOUNG, Pbopbietob. TItEIE Upper Bar and Lunoheon Rooms Ati are NOW OPEN for the convenience of bustomers. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out—•; . ■■ i!j The Bismarck Hat The New, Baltic Shirt The New Reefer Jacket . The New Tweed Shirt. S. Coombbs, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. ~., WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, , ex Naomi, at Coombes' Clothing Mart, 80,- Queen street :r-s, - '■) . ; ■: : k ;'.. . ' < m a The Alma Hat ~.■.■, , * !: , ; . TheLorneHat (" •;;,!;' ■ w i , : The Sectional Hafe : ». ;i r l\ w r ?/ | fl7o T^heCharlie Hat. t ; > _, s ,{ All fashionable styles, and the newest thing put ' ' ' .(' v MILLIPRY! A LAEGE ASSORTMENT OJE* STRAW GOODS^ 0! f I'•» -AND '-MANTLES OP THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE ; STYLES, < TTAVE just been received by the MISSES ■__L .MILNE, and are now open for inspection: — • j J Real Lace, Furs, Dress Goods Flowers, Feathers, Costumes j i,. ] • Satinl and other Skirts I i Head-dregses, Velvets, Velveteens \ Trimmings, and other Goods in great I Ye; variety. ■



THE PHARMACY QITEBN STREET, (Opposite the Bane op New Zealand). G. AIOKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST AND PHAEMACIST, T> ESPECTPULLY intimates that he has re- JLV moved to the above central position with a'complete, Stock of Drugs, 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 he relied on. Country Settlers ordering their medicines, &c, by post may be assured of pbompt ATTENTION. Ships Medicine Chests refitted, or supplied new on favourable terms. THE P HaTrMACY, Queen steeet. DR. G-OLDSBORO' attends at Aicken's, the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, at 12 o'clock daily. J. COSGRAVE & CO. QEG TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS OF AUCKLAND THEY HATE OPENED THEIR WINTER SHIPMENT OF DBAPEB/Y & CLOTHING, P^R WILD DUCK, Consisting of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, BEOCADED AND PEKIN SILKS, EICH BLACK SILK VELVETS, BLACK AND COLOURED VELVETEENS, COSTUME & COSTUME SKIRTS In Silk and Satin. THE WARSAW POLONAISE, MANTLES AND JACKETS, In Silk, Velvet, Waterproof, Velveteen, and Black Cloth. MILLINERY BONNETS,. ; The Choicest Novelties of the Season. ' :,piMMEI) HATS, ■ ■ ■ In the Leading Fashions. i FRENCH MERINOES, In all Colours. ■ ' . FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS DOLLY VARDEN COSTUMES, WINCEYS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FURNISHING- AND MANCHESTER ;'• i"//.,",:" '.GOODS ;";/' n!: ,-.. '■;--;: Also, a Magnificent Assortment of '■ ■■ ■■' "j'.'" t-i:u iJn"'"l f-ii S^;.f •■-■ !'■'-. h\ Goods are steadily 01b the rise, and it therefore behoves every ohe [wU& desires id secwe JOrap^ry and Gloihmg, n®f r every on easy terms to take advantage df: make their purchases at J". | GOSGBAVM 8f UOSs, ! who ' are. direct importers, an&'afa'.prekejit iTie largest holders cff I>fapery and, GlothmgofanyhouseinNew 2/ealarid. ; 5 CASES of Chiiißben's Fanost Hosiebt, : 'consisting of Wool .Scarfs and Ti»s, Hoods, Socks, Gaiters, Bootees, and Collars, &c. ''/.: \ :-}•: rfpao'icfj rr,Ji Ck)3(jBAYB;& QOi ' "EXCELSIOR" BRA N D. I 'BROWN, BARRETT & CO., \ AUCkLAND, STEAM COFFEE <~M ILLS, ,;,,, ; -\';: r '; ■ HiQ-H-sTEfiET. ;;;,' ■fflHE;■success >we have achieved has induced I i usa to i add t t6 ■ our 5 Celebrated - ■ Coffees another and Superior Brand, ■'.-.■, • ■', ,><■ '. "■. THE "EZGEIrSIOE." .; In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the public generally;". yre, would draw particular attention to, the, purity, strength, and excellent flavour of this Coffeej in the manufacture of which neither -labour nor j expense have been spared to make the .nanje "Excelsior" a" "fact/* .



~t (~\f\ PIECES Winceys, purchased J-V/U before the rise, 6fd. per Yard. . . J. CosaBAVB & Co. ;•! JUST OPENED, EX CITY OP AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN~SMITH, ] | 230, QUEEN STBEET, II AS much pleasure in informing the public : of Auckland and its vicinity, that ho has Opened a/: • ■- ■:■.,'. ■■' \, ■■'■.' -r - r 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 HABERDASHERY G-OODS. A large: stock of Winceys in -all shades bought a job 40 per cent, below the I usual price. A large quantity of Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flannels at the same low rates. I Paisley Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds CRIMEAN SHIBTINaS. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS . REPLETE WiTH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers . Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kiddermicister, 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 19th, 1872, JUST OPE N E D, Ex "WILD DUCK, PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS, MUSICAL BOXES, &c. CUCISEY'S PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC SALOON, ; Wholesale and Retail, CITY HALL; QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. li/I'USICAL BOXESfrom 21s to £30 - JJ-L Harmoniums from 12? 12s. to' 42J ■ ■. , : I Pianofortes from 421 and upwards | Violins from Bsi 6di and upwards Concertinas from 3sl 6d. '/. .' , . ~. ■ j Eriglish and Anglo-German Concertinas. Side Drums, Banjos,, Guitars, Violoncellos, ii■' ■- -■' ' and Tambourines. --j'v • - ■ * '■-; Flutes of every .description. . . ...,." : H. C.'s Stringa are the Choicest in,the colonies. ; All the Newj Standard, and Popular Music on. hand. : 'v, ---| Pianofortes ,for sale or on liire. ;p ', j Trade Supplied. ■ ' r-ms? j j osrwi;rei ; 1863. N.B.—AH goods sold at this Establishment are of most careful selection of the best qualities, and at most reasonable rates. . ■ r-, , f : PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS ! ,f,t :- ! ,-" v "I ■ AT HOFFMANN'S, i 38, Shobtland stkeet. ; T^ORTY jPIANJQS and HARMONIUMS -*7 for Sale or Hire from £15 to £125, and , | for hiredh'tM deferred payoaent system. Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired | by the year or o the wise. ■jfk...-y.-r:.v:v. ? —;-, ■■■',&■"■■ E. j I joi * A) It R, E,STA UB A NT, 1; | SHOE TLAN D STREET. , Breakfast^ ... Bto 10 a.m. .1 ]binneir , ... 12to 3.30 p.m. I Teafw. ... :.. ... ... sto 8 pirn. . J ■~,.'■ ,1 •.---■ ,; "I ■' ■'■■■■' -| ,' : - ■■ ■" -' I ■ ] Meals always ready. •\J . ,B. ROACH, Lesse*. 'N\ -E W D E F- O T, 'J ( SHQBTLAInQr-STItEET, "\ i ■ / FOB , ( S. 1,/N,..G, E ..K"-'^ J LOCK-STITCH SEWINGt MAOHIJSE3. | I THE BEST AND CHEAPEST REDUCED PEICES! INSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment' /M i (arrived per Hero) of jfchese justly Cele- *M brated. Maohines at Hn '■■■<■■• m • i:' :• ■•• ii:''H ,r NEW;'ZEALAND: HOUSE -jj ~j.; .',;. .." \~„ (Late Rattray's), . : v- '-~, ■ 9 , • ShOBMAJT'I) 'StBJITT,- , M where they may. be seen arid every; informa- ,~'m tion had.,-,;,: ']'.; ; '-....., ~ '-.: ■■ ■" ri.-< ' '■■.' •■Sm These Machines are especially adapted for .» all kind? of Family Qe.wing:,,and Manafaetun : fl jlng pjarposes. They" will perform .every ,J3> speoies of sewing, and make a beautiful and Wk perfect stitoh alike on both sides of theafticlft ffi sewed. Instructions &8A338 -to- every pur«.-« chaser. ;„-, . .•. .a> ]; .tj "gK Fine^ Sewing or Braiding neatly anasricnr* «L t executed j also, lessons given on the prempes \" JH A complete Stock of Needle^.andnotheis jre« HT quirementa for the Maohines. , \^