The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 677.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z,:

WEDNESDAY, MAECH 13, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



IMPERATIVE SALE OF D LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S EEiDY=M4DE DRESSES, &c. s &c, &c.; LADIES' & CHILDREN'S 3 Underclothing, 3 &c, &c, &c. In Consequence of ? EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS 9 Being about fro be made to the PREMISES, 156, QTJEER-STBEET, J. MOREY T3EG-3 to inform purchasers that the 3 UNDERMENTIONED GOODS WILL UE CLEARED OFF, 5 EEG AEDLESS OF COST ! THIS DAY POH BARGAINS! Ladies' Chemises ... from ... 2s 6d Ladies' Night Dcesse3 from ... 5s 6d Ladies' Drawers ... from ... 2s 3d Childrens' do ... from ... Is Hd Infants' Shin 3 ... from ... Os 10d Slip Bodices .. ... from ... Is lid I Infant?' Hoods ... from ... Is lid . Ladies'Longcloth Skirts from ... 2s lid Ladies' Necked Skirts from ... 3s lid Lot Children's Braided Pellises from ... 7s lid Lot Holland an 1 Dia per Pinafores ... from ... Is lid Lot Ladies' Drosses and Skirts from ... 7s lid Lot Print Skirts ... from ... 3s lid HATS. iIIBIiONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, &c., &a., &o , TO I3E CLEAEED OFF. 14 DAYS ONLY. J. M OR EY, 156, QUEEN STREET. 171 LWI N B. DICKSON, ii LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Diuftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, VAILES' BUILDINGS, WYN*HAM STEEBT. J. M. MAODONALD, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, WyXDHAM STJIEEX, AUCKLAND. ORDFRS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. Tamrs Cash. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, 2f>, Karangahape Road. JAMES BUTCHER, r^i ARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \J and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. J TON SON QAELICK, • Sharebbokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. X AMB'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MH. J. S. TvIACFARLANE, Agent. J. CIiAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. WJ. HU N T AND CO. • Auditors, Mining- Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen steeet. AD. McTA VI S H & CO., .* Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and at Coromandol. [a cabd.] OH AELES PALME E, DRAUGHTSMAN. Office :— Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED,REPAIRED, and \J PRESSED, at HABWOOD'S, . TAILOE, Fecit Melbourne, 49, Hobson-jtreet, near the Governor Browne. P.S. —G-enfcleaaen's Clothes Dyed.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND ANI CADTJCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QTJEBN STREET TTAS inuc':i pleasure in informing the publit -"-■- of Auckland and it 3 vicinity, that hi has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSOETMENG OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard; ditto by thi 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, below th< usual price. A large quantity of Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flannels at the sain< low rates. Paisley Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Cbimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kidderminister, 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 description 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. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STEEET, 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 and Stout, of the choicest brands in stock. Good accommodation for a few Boarders. Daily papers filed. R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING- AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours :—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAE, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING- 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. ALFEED ALET, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs. Ridley aud Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY description of English and Foreign /Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the gOrtest notice and reasonable price, in a work ir»«Mofe manner. Je vellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. Please note the Address :— ALFEED ALEY, 215, Queen street, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. BEMUERA 'BUSES, m I M E TABLE. Feo:.i Auckland. Fboh Remujbba. 8 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. "Wednesdays and Satubdays. Feom Auckland. Feom ReMueba. 1 p.m. 1.45 p.m. W. CROWTHER.



POULTEY. POULTRY. POULTRY. T. FfiBESON'3 POULTRY BAZAAR, THE MARKET, (Corner of Queen and Victoria 9treets.) TF. in returning thanks to his numerous • friends and the public in general for their past favors, hopes, by civility and strict attention to business, to merit a continuunce of that patronage so liberally bestowed for the last six years. N.B.—-rGood Poultry of overy description bought in largo and small quantities. Licensed Dealer in Q-ame, dead and alive. Poultry dressed on the shorteat notice. All orders punctually attended to with despatch. Wanted—2oo Pigeons. Don't forget the address — T. EREESON, POULTERER, THE MARKET, Corner of Queen and Victoria streets. M. S. LEERS. Accountant, Auditoe, Aiuutuator, Li- CBNSED VICTPAILKBa' AGENT, AND Hotel Bbokkk. 74, QUEE- S T R E E T , Over the Offico 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 COFFEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DSI EPHBN3ON AND CO: • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffoos—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, Coleinan's ilb, lib, and Tib tins Curry Powder, Morton'B, Crosse & Blackwell'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 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 Spico, 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 MEKCHANTS, WTNDHAM STEEET, AUCKLAND. ELSREB&CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Durham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kindi dreaied to order. Prime Smoked Tonguei, Home cured Bacon. N.B.—Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon rtceipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ryt SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED ' : Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. ".' ■: : Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. Brandon's Candles, F.W. \ Sydney Maize Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) " j Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, flue. \ GEORGE THORNE & CO., ; * Fort street,



i . ■■ . — RELINQUISH ING THE BUS.INE SS. LAST FEW WEEKSJF THE SALE. FUETHEE EEDUGTION xisr price; THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILJ^ THE END ;OF FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOR PARTI CULA X, S SE .E HANDBILL. ; s. &J, bTvaile, -: ' : . NATIONAL MART, COItNKPt OF (iUEEN AND WYNDIIAM STEEETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 G^TJSEISr- STBE3ET. . , . > '.' . . .'■. ■ ■ ■



FRED. LOVEROGK & CO. Will soil, prior to Stock-taking, at an I M MEA'SB SACEI F I CE, Their surplus .Stocks of SUMMER DRAPERY CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY, ]''X-K GLOVES ' STAYS, and* ■ ''_ FANCY GOODS ', .'.. . BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS'. COTIIING, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PE'ICES.. ggg 0 COME EARLY AND SEE; ■ . • ■.' . -ALsp, / ■-..- A quantity of Mosquita.-JJefc, v.cry- \y'\&6, from B£d. per yard. - CITY HALL, ' QUEEN < T> OBERT J. McFARLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildinos, Queen street AUCKLAND. rjOPPEBPL A T E and Lithographic Pkinting executed at the Evenino Stab. Office- . ... / J. CASE ~ BEGrS .to tlraty tlie ; attention: of Country Settlers and otlieVs, to" his Improved Steel I'loxir Mill. 'The' object of- these Mills is to Grind and Dress Flour at the same operation, giving out Eirst and Second flour, Sharps and Bran. Can be wrought by the hand or any other power. Also. Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every. description always on hand.- •'■•-.. -. ■ J. CAS E, ; Corner ok WAiosffißiiß and Abehcrombie sxbeets. N.B.—J.C, is holder of a First-class iPrize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. . FOE NEW YEAR'S G-lETS, ' : a I L -X D R !■ S 3 E $, 'a ■: ~I<S ..'A^liCi^ftßiAO-85...:':..'.-.. ! the cheapest an town. | J."m. McLMHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET.



JjJXPIIIATION OP LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. E. W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under :— FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GRENADINES and MUSLINS (New and choice), At cost prices. LADIES1 UNDERDERCLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. SHEETINGS, TERRY and other QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, every thing for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE ANt> CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much under cost price*. LADIES and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, Below cost prices. MEN'S and BOY'S STAW HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. BLACK SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, Under importer's prices. HOSIERY and FANCY GOODS, Very cheap. JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES, 2s. (Id. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD BY AUCTION. E. V. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. nn o let. OFFICES AND STORAGE, AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back Eiitbanob to Pbemises. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. " Are you in want of Money." LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner of Queen and Wellenley streets). TI/jFONE V Advanced on Jewellery, Diamond s, ±U_ Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the better security of valuables. MORRIS MARKS, PROPRIETOR.



LEWIS BROTHERS ARE NOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1 AO PACKAGES BOOTS AND .L\J^J SHOES, consting of— Ladies Kid D..5.E.5., fancy stitched and plain fronts ; Balmorals, Clumps, Levant Men's Emperors, Lace, Balmoral, Half Welling tons Youth's Nail Boots Maids' and Children's, a general assortment Men's Albert Slippers Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers Ladies' and Men's Uppers 137 PACKAGES DEAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Lion Mediums, 88 and 30 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteon Cloth "Winseys, Wool Twill, Fancy Reps "Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Rob Roy and Shepherd Plaids Printed"Pilot Cloths Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges Ladies' Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, ic. &c, &c. &c. MILLINERY - Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and untrimmsd Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, &c, ike. CLOTHING— Men's and Youths' Registered Doe Trousers Fancy Tweed ditto Men's Reversible, Beaver, Sac, Galatea, Tommy Uodd, Halifax, and Walking Coats Pilot Jackets, Trousers and A^ests i Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Cord Trousers and Pants Millers' Mole Trousers "Waterproof Coats Black Cloth Sacs, Trousers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIERY— Men's Merino, Shetland, and Aloe Half Hose; Striped Merino, Assorted, Ribbed, and Cash mere Half Hose Ladies' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain aud Colored Socks, sizes Men's White Lambswool and Brown Cotton Half Hose Lawn and Cambric Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk T. T. Ties Paper Collars Crimean, Venetian, and Twill Shirts, in Men's Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, o',, 10J, 11}, Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS — Men's Twill, Cavour, Alpine, Wire, Brims, Kos sutli and Alma Hats Cloth Caps, all sorts SUNDRIES - Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Gig, Cart, and Buggy Harness Assorted Horse Brushes Chamois Skins Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Bags, Pocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &0., &c, 4c. TO ABEITE, PER NAOMI, 97 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, Watertight*, Half Wellingtons, Wellingtons, Lace Boots Youths' Lace-ups Ladies' Kid, Cordovan, Plain and Fancy Stitched Boy's Girls' and Maids', all sizes, in Kid, Cor dovan, Calf, Levant, and Lasting Alma, Watertight, Half Wellington and Kid Uppers Slippros, assorted 141 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Bjlack and Colored French Merinos Satteen Cloth, Marl Repps, Victoria Camlets Skirtings, Alpacas, Winseys, Cloakings . Shepherd's Plaid, Waterproof Tweed ' Victoria Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings BLANKETS— dj/lOi; 111, and V2^ Witneyand Super White, bound and whipped 0i and 11} Blue Blankets Horse Rugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets . : Carriage Rugs Felt Squares, all sizes MILLINERY, UNDER-CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Velvet, Straw and Felt Hats, all latest fashions Mantles, Feathers Ladies' and Maids' Underclothing Infants' Robes, Frocks and Hoods Overskirts Thompson's Patent Ladies' and Gents' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas *■■" HOSIERY— Aloe, Shetland, Merino, Knit, Military, Army, and Brown Cotton Half Hose Ladies' Striped, White and Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS- Alpine, En field, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim H.-its, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES- Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, 250's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses &c. &c, &c. PEE WILD DUCK. 74 TRUNKS, in Men's E. S. Half Wellingtons, and Lace Boots. Boy's and Youth's Lace Boots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots 4 to (is, 0 to 9s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Soots Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257 PACKAGES, in Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing A General Assortment in Alpacas, Dress Stuffs Ladies' and Girl's Trimmed Hats . Umbrellas, Rugs Blankets, all sizes . Men's White Shirts Boys', Youths', and Men's Crimean Shirts Hard and Soft Twill Shirts Australian Quilts, Men's and Boys' Felt Hats Hair Nets, Counterpanes, Toilets Flannels, Ties, Scarfs, Shirts Under Flannels, Grey Calicoes. ALWAYS ON HAND. A General Assortment of Drapery Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery, &c. Teas, boxes,Wialf-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom : ■ , ... Port and Sherry Wines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout ' Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &c, &c,, &c.



TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. WHO desire First-Class Article* at >m< aonable price, we hereby maka known that we have a CHOICE STOCK of GENE RAL GROCERIES, selected with great car** BOUGHT EXPEESSLY FOR THE RETAIL T R AD % COOTEISItf G : Fine light Sugar .. ' .. ; '-»•. ~0 5 p»t Ib. No. 1 Sugar.. .. .. .. .. 0 5J „ Fine Patna Kice .. .. .. ..03 „ Fine Java Rice .. .. .. ..0 4 „ Fine Pearl Barley.. .. ~ ..0 4 „ Fine Pearl Tapioca 0 0 „ Curranta 0 6 „ CornFlour ~ 0 8 „ Soap .. ; .. ..07 p«r bar Soap (extra), fine large bar 3.. .. 10 „ Jams, in jars .. .. .. .. 0 6J per Ib. Jams, in lib. tins .. 8 0 p«r<lo« Sperm», full weights •-..- -.. .. 1 0 per lh. Axd other Articles too Numerous to mbntio^, PURE TEAS (NEW SEASON'S), CHOICE QUALITIES!. Special attention is invited to our Celxbbitis Teas, whioh continue te give entire satisfaction. No. 1 Congou Tea .. 2 Ojwrlb. No. 2 Congou Tea .. .. .. .. 2 6 „. - No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full flavoured) .. 8 0 „ No. 4 Finest Selected 3 6 „ The usual Discount allowed off 6 lbs. of Tea. COFFEE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Alio, Fresh and Potted Butter of prim* quality, Eggi, Cheese, &c. ; Flour liaise, Bran, &c. Licensed to sell Kero»ene. Quality of all Articles Gttabaxtebd. A Trial will Prove the Fact! Orders Promptly Executed. Goods Delivered. £5T REItKMBER. THE ADDRESS : — FRENCH & CO, FAMILY GROCERS. THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET, (CORNKR OF WAKEFIELD HTRBKT,) V AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 1860. BETIRINGr FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPOBTEB, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, "DEGS to return his sincere thanks to hit friends and the public generally, for ■■■■'•'■■•■. i - ■ ■ . ■••. ■ -.'..■: ua the Libebal Support he has «- . :■;■■■ ceived at their hands daring a > period of Seven Yeabs, and has much pleasure ;in i ' 1 - offering his S T O C ~KL ? BOOTS AND SHOS% ■■■ \- . ■ .:; . ■-■ ... : •, - lilfU AT ■ .-.■■:» C O^T PRICE, The Balance of whioh, if not Sold withi* a REAaoNALE Timb, will be offered to the Trade. •■ . • ' •>■' ■•••:..' • ■• ";; -■ -,«« -• • : ——— :■•■.:•■_• :<: :■ vjss THE PREMISES TO LET. ■ ■■.-. ■'■-■':■■■-..' - ;r* ■ ~:ir •: ' ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ -. .• ■ ••: .. Milt J. CATER; BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, r .-. ATTCKIAND ' ' :: T Opposite the Union Bank.. •; .-•■ ■ -: vs. ; ~.«(« '» .-.:• )■■ uki p ITY B OARD REGr,ULATipit. '' No Stock shall ' be driven through th« City of Auckland between the hour* of 8 * in the morning and 10 at night." - *■-*- THE QRAKEI LANDINd, : s At the entrance of the harbour, is now ready fov the Landing' Stock, and a person >■ at all times present to receive them. v; ! » r3 t . ALFRED BUCKLAND. BONES! BOFES!!" BONES!! T> OUGHT in any quantjtitp, (or cash, at ,[j the Freeman's Bay Bone J^Ulm. f - ■ y j<■ -- iw . r^± ||t ■ '|*"^ vSIBOULABS, Bus . Bjoiw, BvtiVMt w i CMsaiß, PpaTEßfl, &&,^ E^wateA on tie Shobtbst Noticx, kt \>W stSft« Office. "<