Printed and published by the proprietors, George McCullagh Reed, of City Road, and Henrt Brett, of Jermyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, iff j the city of Auckland, New Zealand.— i Saturday, February 3, 1873.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1872.

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WATER FREE ! "Of7~E have been requested to intimate that the following wells have been kindly placed at the service of tho public during the continuance of the drought. Mr. Clare's, Ireland street, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay Mr. Baird'e, Auckland College Mr. La vers', Wyndham street; entrance, Mill's Lane. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION, Wellesley steeet, Auckland. Principal: Mrs. Colciough. MRS. COLC LO U G 11, 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 knowledge will be the first care, will receive the support of the public, She has secured the large Ilall 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 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 clas?k's 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 bo taught thoroughly. rTo Bulls or Parties will be given ; a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms: —£1 Is per quarter, payable iv advanc . Accomplishments, extra. 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. G. Graham. Visiting- Masters : Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbings, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly; in advance) : Under 9 years of age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c., 2s. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. The Principal will bo at home Every After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. CONFUSION having arisen in consequence of the Provincial Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School, I beg to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the In stitution in Upper Queen street, formerly known as Wesley College, in which studies were resumed on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst. J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. CARLTON ACADEMY, HOBSON STREET. i SELECT SCHOOL EOR BOYS. MR. JAMES PLUNKET will Open the above-named School on Monday, the sth inst. School hours :9 to half»past 12; 2 to 4 p.m. MRS. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will re-assem. ble on MONDAY, sth February, 70 Earangahape Road, Newton. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, UNDER THE HANAGEMENT OF MR, S. BEO WN. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sittina Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the wedk or month, on easy terms. Boats run from A uckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. A U3TRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT 3****s&d3L*-' oma *"*^ SOCIETY. Established 1849. EOR MUTUANT LIEE ASSUR ANCE &c. NEW ZEALAND. BRANCH. Head Office :< Wellington. Local Board or Pieectobs. Hon C J Pharazyn>; Esq, ML C, Chair man Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq, MHR, Deputy Chairman A do Brandon, Esq, MHR Tho Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, MHR Auditors. Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joo Dransfield, Esq Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now esUblished, 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 formß 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— Henky Gilfillan, 7, Queen street; Medical Referee— T. B. Kendeedine, Snrgeon.



TEAS! TEAS! ! TEAS! ! ! JAMES OLDHAM TT EREBY informs his customers and the public that he can now supply thorn with NEW SEASON TEAS 1871, 1872, CHEAPER THAN EVER, viz. - Common Congou, Is. 9s. per lb. Good Congou, 2s. per lb. Fine Kaisow, 2s. 6d. per lb. Very Best, 2s. 9d. per lb. TEA, WINE, AND SPIRIT STORE HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY J. M. McLACHLAN'S £2 18s. 6». OILK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLAC HLA N, 214, QUEEN STREET. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, 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 Gd, 12s 6d, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 40s 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), 203 to 22 66dper gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s nor gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 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 6 miles of the city. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COIfEEE MILLS. [Established 1804-.] DSIEPHENSON AND 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, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in ilb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Cowman's |lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in £lb 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 & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. HENRY HARDINOTON, BAZAAR YARDS, AUCKLAND, On the occasion of withrdawing his Omnitmsses from the Auckland and Howick Itoad, begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of the latter district for past favors. 11. H. also begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga, and his friends and the public generally, for the very cordial support he has hitherto received on the Onehunga Road, and trusts still to receive a continuance of that support. The Bazaar Royal Mail Coaches Time Table. Leaving Auckland— Leaving Onehunga— 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. f) a.m. 12 noon 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 12 noon 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Sundays. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Special Coaches await the arrival of steamers. Livery and Bait Stables at Auckland and Onehunga. Horses bought and sold on commission. Coaches can be always had at night on the arrival of steamers at Onehunga to proceed with passengers to Auckland, H. HARDINGTON, I Proprietor.



BOTTLES BOTTLES ! ! BOTTLES !!! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedell & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricardo Hotel. £1 n nnnTo LENr>«in sum 9°f ±AJ 9 \J\JVJ £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street, JAMES BUTCHER, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared W and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. T TONSON GARLICK, ?i • Sharebroker, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. "DURKE'S OTAGO BREWERY^ XXX Ale, in barrel?, kilderkins, and bottle XXX Stout in bottle Ex Keera, On Sale by WILLIAMS & CO., Queen street. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. r. h. bartl ct t, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. DELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY AND SUBURBS. (Loose or in bags) AT REDUCED RATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 PAPERHANINGS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kinds of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrive per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' 6 cases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c Victoria-Street. Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows, viz : At the Coal Yard, screened 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 Bone Mills. SEA-BATHING. THE SOLID ROCE: BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from tho dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on all sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmer. Tickets for one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A single bath £0 0 3 An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sundays excepted. For tickets apply to | HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Quepn street.



THE CHEAP OUTFITTING EMPORIUM FOR ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. «. J. LEVY TTTISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OB FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITII CHEAPNESS, sThat he has Just Opened out a choice lot of GALATEA JACKETS, PAGET COATS, SACK & WALKING COATS, Trousers and Vests, ,'botli single and double-breasted, to match, in all materials for the coming Season. CHILDREN'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., done on the Premises. E§=ir Note the Address :— J. LEVY, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, Next the Theatre Royal, Queen street, Auckland.



GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and PRESSED, at II A R W O O D ' S, TAILOR, Fbom Melbourne, 49, Hobson-strect, near the Governor Browno. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. SjMITH AND lIIGGINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM STREET. NOTICE. MR, T. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires to inform his Friends and Patients that ho will bo absent from Auckland for three weeks from this date. January 17, 1872. [a card.] CHARLES PALMER, Draughtsman. Offico :—Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. NIGHTM IN.—A. FLETCHER begs to inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen streeet; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds street. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. SWETE, SCOTT, & CO., SHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, &c, Vulcan Lane, Auckland ; and at Owen street, Grahamstown, Thames. A W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Queen-Street. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham 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. m w OQtX > M * THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURED, 168, QUEEN«STREET, opposite the Old Market Place. f\N SALE— TTTANTED— 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. f\N &ALE— TTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS. No 10, Insurance Buildings;



VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. $£g"SENT TO ALL TARTS OP NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental AVire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. «*% egg >$& NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIEE 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 arc presented as deserving of public attention, ami 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 days of grace the tho 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 tho benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to tho extent of L 2,000 from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue 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 be obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. AY. GISBORNE, Commissioner. QUEEN-STREET WHARF. R. MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spirits op First Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbollton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orango Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, lis per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon; in bottle, 9s Gd per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds 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. CHARLES SUTTON, SODA-WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Crescent. Gingee Wine, Quinine Wine, Sarsapaeilla, Everything made on the premises. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! DRAWN FROM 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 Now Zealand. At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND THE Drinks manufactured by this famed apparatus are extensively used throughs 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 now in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronage of the Auckland public; and from the high estimation in which it is hold in other couutries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in this city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain, AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. Tho proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where the public would do well to give tho same a trial, as such cool and lefreshing Drinks cannot be purchased in ony other part of Auckland. Tho drinks are made from the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine Cream. The cream can be flavoured to suit the most fastidious taste. 11 Note tho Address-- U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF.; STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILYJ ONE SHILLING, '



CHEAP PRINTING. 1 CHEAP PRINTING! « -. CHEAP PRINTING! * PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH, ATT H E EVENING STIR O B 1 ___? I C E, WYNDHAM STREET. i



NOW LANDING-, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, BY THE UNDER SIGNED. rr\ CASES CURRANTS O\J 2 tons Loaf Sugar Teas, ex laiping, chests and isehe3ts Lobsters, Sardines, %'a and i's . White Lead, in 2811) and lib tins Lownde's Rum, 30 op Booth's Old Tom Geneva, JDKZ *' . Sultana Raisins, Eleme Pickles, Mustard 50 kegs Wire Nails, 2£ and ljin. OWEN & GRAHAM. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from Wellesley-street, Auckland. r IST OF PRICES :- Australian Wines. White Verdeilho ... ... 2 6 per bottle Red Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamond") Port and Cosens' Single C 4 q do Diamond Sherry, excol- C lent dinnor wines ) Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry —very do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage 1851 ... ••• 5 0 do Bulk Spirits. Hennessv's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply month unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greenlee and Colvill's Cam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisky ... 4 O do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old 'lorn, —best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 4 0 do Assorted half-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's and Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 6 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 Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps ... ... ... 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne No 2 ... ... 6 0 do Do do, small 3 0 do Caret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Townseud's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5' 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 10 do Ales and Stout of the Tery best brands, Is 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or lis per dozen. Bass's Burton Alo 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. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE & BPIBJT 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 OP SUPERIOR PORTS, SHERRIES, and Adelaide WINES ; also, Yerdeiiho and Aus« tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. • LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle, s. d; Superior Adelaide Wino ... ... 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Da>'k Brandy 4 0 Greonless and Colville'3 Whisky ... 3 6 Campbolton 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. INCASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle. s D Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 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 :i 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 0 Townscnd'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 I gallon ; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and pic-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur- ' chasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH.