Printed and published by the proprietors, George McCullagh Reed, of City Road, and Henry Brett, of Jermyn street, *t their Printing Office, Wyndham street, is the city of Auckland, New Zealand.— Thursday, March 28, 1872.

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1872.

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EEGULAR STEAM COM MUNICATION WITH SEKI^. TiIB BAY 0F ISLANDS. DUKE OFEDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, 4 p.m. From Kussell to Auckland—Every Satur* day, Ipm. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith j AND Walker, No 8. Insurance Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L G Coefee, Waitangi. - QTEAM TO THE THAMES <vJfflßSjhs^. Carrying Passengers and Cargo The ps ~ ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— Friday, March 29, at 11 p.m. Also p.s. ' LADY BOWEN,' Captain Adams, will sail as under : — Thursday, March 28, at 9 p.m. J. MORTON, A gen!. Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street. « /GOLDEN CROWN FOR Mtfel THE THAMES' Leaves Auckland—Every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 11 o'clock forenoon ; every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock morning. First Sunday of every month, at 10 o'clock morning. Leavks Thames —Every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, and" Friday, at 4 o'clock afternoon ; Saturday, at 3 o'clock after noon ; every Tuesday at 5 p.m. First Sun lay of every month, at 4 p.m. Fares—saloon, 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. Light Freight, Bs. per ton ; sheep, Is. each. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. /k, QTEAM TO COROMAN ~~" BEGULAR TRADER. 3he d.s. CHALLENGER will leave as follows :— Thursday, 28th March, Grahamstown for Coromandel at 8 a.m. ; Coromandel for Auck land at noon. Friday, 29th March, Auckland for Coro mandel at 1 p.m.; Coromandel for Grahams stown at 7 p.m. Saturday, 30th March, Grahamstown for Coromandel at 9 a.m. ; Coromandel for Auck land at 1 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Fares between Coromandel and Auckland 6s. and ss. CAPTIAN ELLIOT, Agent, QueeD street Wharf. AUSTRALIAN STEAM NAVIGATION Co's §ii?^§CJj^%, First-class Line oe Steamers. Under engagement to connect with the United States, New Zealand, and Australian Mail Steamship Line Sydney, and Mel* bourne. Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Company's Steamers, and through Freights to London, by outgoing ship at Sydney, of Wool, Gum, and other Produce. The splendid steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, F. Moore, Commander, Will be despatched for above ports, with the English Mails, Passengers, &c, upon arrival of Nevada, now due. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. --• %* TTIOR NAPIER, WELLING «B#S&#V JD TON,LYTTELTON, AND Ssjfe^g OTAGO. U.5..N.Z., &A.M.S. S. LINE. ■ The Splendid Steamship NEVADA, 2,143 tons Register, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on or about FRIDAY, the 29th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. The United States, New Zealand, and Australian 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 NEVADA, 2,143 tons register, J. Blethen, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURS DAY, April 18. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. m-LA, rnHE PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS. >Wffiißr EOR LONDON DIRECT. Will Sail Early in April. The favourite ;Ship CADUCEUS, 1106 tons register, having the greater portion of her cargo ON board, will meet with quick despatch. Has excellent accommodation for all classes of passengers. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. -n^ "OOR XiONDON •yjM^k -T DIRECT. Qg^j^g^jjpWlTH IMMEDIATE DESPATCH. The Clipper Barque KA MO I, 528 tons register, classed 3-3 Ll-1 in French Veritas, is now ready to receive cargo, and having nearly the whole of it engaged, vri\\ be quickly despatched. Has superior accommodation for passengers. tFo? balance of freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, X \



Jf. «3sa ■>'•**• *■ g«a «8L 'zM P NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE 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 are presented as deserving of public attention, and 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 mono}'- or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the days of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for five 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. C. 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 the benefit of and settled on "Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2.000 from the claims of creditors. S. 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. W OISBORNE, Commissioner. NEW DEPOT, SnoRTLAND-STREET, FOR SINGER'S LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST REDUCED PRICES! INSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment (arrived per Hero) of these justly Cele brated Machines at NEW ZEALAND HOUSE (Late Rattray's), Shortland Street, where they may be seen and every informa tion had. I These Machines are especially adapted for all kinds of Family Sewing and Manufactur* ing purposes. They will perform every species of sewing, and make a beautiful and perfect stitch alike on both sides of the article sewed. Instructions gratis to every pur chaser. Fine Sewing or Braiding neatly aud richly executed ; also, lessons given on the premises. A complete Stock of Needles and other re* quirements for tho Machines. SHORTLAND STREET. A. GASCOINE, Agent, MEDICO-B OTANIC DISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Yictoeia Street, Corner of Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitteut Antispasmodic, Diuretic aud Female Restorative Powders, Indian Pills, &c, &c. A Fresh Supply of BRITISH and AMERI CAN HERBS. .Proprietor of the Far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. £gTA few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery, on Sale. ASPHALTING. THE undersigned having completed a specimen of Asphalt Pavement in Wyndham street, is prepared to Lay Down Asphalt, and to guarantee its permanence for terms of years ; and at the lowest cost consistent with thorough workmanship. Orders addresed (temporarily) to the .Herald office will receive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON. ALBION HOTEL, situated on the beach. E A P AN G- A, ROBERT JONES, Proprietor. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately undergone very extensive alterations and improvements, and is now replete with 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. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. CONFUSION having arisen in consequence of tho 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.



JUNCTION OF GREY AND QUEEN-STREET. HENRY WATTS HAS FOR SALE—2OOOIbs. of Salt Beef.at 2£d.,orslbs. for Is. ; 200 lbs. of Prime Salt Pork, sd. per lb.; Onions, 2d. per lb. ; 100 cases of eating Apples, 5 lb. for Is.; large Apples, 3d. per lb. ; 60 cases of Pears, 3d. per lb. ; Good Salt Butter, lOd. per lb. ; English Cheese, Bd. per lb.; Bell and Black's 250's, 225. per gross ; Bell and Black's Plaids, 7s. 6d. per gross; Salad Oil, Bs. per dozen j Castor Oil, 6?. 6d. per doz. ; Jam, 7s. per doz. ; 40 Hand Barrows, Is. 6d. each ; 8 dozen Spades, Is. 6d. each; 4 dozen Shovels, 2s. each ; Shirts, 2s. 6d. ; Braces, Bd. per pair, or 6s. per doz.; 60 cases of Eating Apples, 2d. per lb. by tho casse; Damsons, 6d. per lb.; Damaged Apples and Pears, Id. per lb. ; Coarse Oatmeal, 20 bags, 8 lbs. for Is. Three or four hundred Apple Oa BOS f or sale.



AUCKLAND ALLIANCE FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE LIQUOR TAEFIC. PUBLIC APPEAL. THE Committee of the Auckland Alliance having determined to oppose the grant ' ing of any new Licences at the ensuing ' Licensing Session, make this appeal to the 3 public for pecuniary support to enable them to canvass those districts in which the new I Licenses are sought, in order to obtain the votes of the Male and Female adult in* 1 habitants, in accordance with the provisions of the Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1871. r The following are the only persons author- . ■* ised to receive or collect subscriptions in aid j of the above object: — \ Receivers: j Mr. D. Goldie, Custom-house-street i ! Mr. N. Wood, Thornton, Smith, and Firth's j Mill j Mr. Jas. Coupland, Corn Dealer, Queen" I street j Mr. S. Hemus, Shoemaker, Queen-street Mr. C. Spragg, Engineer, Wakefiold-street. j COLLECTORS: Mr. J. Jackson, Mr. J. Bramo, and E. O. NICHOLAS, Secretary. "EDUCATIONAL. The undersigned having regained health and strength I (under the good Providence of God), intends, with the able help of Mrs. Macintosh, to commence teaching a respectable Boys' and Girls' School, on Monday next, 18th March, in that healthy and com modious School-room behind the Wesleyan Church, High-street. Being certificated teachers, and having for five years successfully taught one of the largest and most popular schools in the Province, he trusts 1 that lie will again receive a share of the very liberal patronage lie enjoyed during his previous career as Head-master of St. James's Presbyterian School, AV'elliiigton-street. WILLIAM MACINTOSH. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! JAMES HIGGINS (OE THE LATE FIRM OF SMITH & HIGGINS,) RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public generally that he carries on 1 the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches us usual. J. H. takes this opportunity to return his thanks for past support, and pledges himself to give tho same attention and satisfaction to l his customers as he has hitherto done, and trusts by his stylo of Weskinanship, and fit guaranteed, to scccure a still further share of public patronage. Observe the Address: — JAMES HIGGINS, CLOSE TO HKHALI) OFFICE. OIT AVER LE V HOTEL, LOWER QUEEN" STREET. S AjM V 0, U N G, PROPRIETOR. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. BROWN. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the wcjk or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour. Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. PORTLAND CEMENT. Just Arrived, ci Naomi, A SUPERIOR SHIPMENT of PORT LAND CEMENT, best Brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STIt EE T EAST. T ADlES'and GENTLEMEN'S VISITING ;■" CARDS Printed on the Shoetest ; Notice, at tho Evenino Stab Office. 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 6d, 12s 6d, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— i Irish and Scotch, 36s to 403 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), 20s to 22 6 per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ' ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Golonial) 3s ncr 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. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HOOPER AND CO., 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 m.rket, and for that purpose use only the finest quality "English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be 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.



NOT RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. PREMISES NOT TO LET. S. COOMBES, PROPRIETOR OF THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND ®F COOMBES'S TAILORING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET, npENDERS 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 has lately had considerable additions to the interior of his premises, giving more room for keeping Stock and facilitating atten tion to business. S. C. has on view at THE MART, 80, QUEEN STREET, a mo3t Varied and Tastefully Selected Stock of GENERAL CLOTHING. HATS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c, &c, to which is being added, as they are landed from the Naomi, several packages of the Latest Novelties procurable. Goods arc being continually opened out from every arrival, both direct and via Mel bourne, so that the most fastidious taste can be satisfied and pleased both as to price, style and quality. MONET RETURNED WHERE THE ARTICLES DO NOT SUIT. CUSTOMERS MEASURED IN CONNECTION WITH TnE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, which is under the management of the most able and skilful Cutter in the Colony, by whose Exquisite Style aud Fit this department has been raised to the first rank in the trade. SPECIALTIES. Any Garment Made and Fit Guaranteed WITHIN 24 HOURS ! Any Ready-made Garment purchased, and not Fitting, will bo ALTERED FREE of CHARGE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MABT, 80, QUEEN STREET; AND TAILORING!- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET.



AUCKLAND PERMANENT Co operative BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OFFICES—No. 2, Vaile's Buildings, Wynd baua street. Hours for receiving Subscriptions— Mondays, from 9 a.m. till 10.30 a.m. Saturdays, from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. New Shares may be taken up at any time on payment of Is. per share entrance fee. Prospectuses and full information may be obtained on application to any member of the Committee, or to JOHN BATGEB Secretary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE.. Resident Masters : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting Masters : Mr. 3. C. Hoyto, Drawing Mr. Stubbings, Pianoforte Sergeaot-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS ! (Payable quarterly.- in advance) : Under 9 years of ago ... £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. aUINNESS'S X. X. DUBLIN STOUT, OCTOBER BREW. JAMES OLDHAM. TTEREBY informs his customers and the •* • public that he has recoivod per Cadu cous, direct from tho brewers, 20 casks of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, whioh ho offers at 4s. per Gallon. 10s. per Dozen. At his Stores, HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. BRITANNIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent for the abovo Company's Machines, begs to inform the Public that a CONSIGNMENT is SHORTLY EX PECTED. "The Britannia" is guaranteed to be eqaal, if not superior, to any Machine ever offered to the public, while its really handsome stand, and reasonable price, offer additional inducements to purchasers. The Company's " Tom Hood" Hand Machine is allowed to be the gem of all Hand Machines. Commissions executed for Tailors and Boot makers at moderate rates. Communications for the present to be addrossed;—C. BYATT, care of Mr. F. Smith, Bootmaker, Queen Street. SCORIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL FLETCHER is prepared to deliver scoria ash at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish out of yards, drains, and wells, and perform all other work of a similar kind on such terms as may be agreed'upon; Night-soil and the contents of earth-closets also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may be left at Sceats' British Hotel. 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. IS OR T H SHORE, :FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, ! CLOSE TO HOLMES* WHARF. I THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every half-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 tho Hotel with every comfort and convenience, he is prepared to 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. E. HOLLOWAY, 13th January, 1872. . , J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three doors above the bank of new zealand). EX CITY OP AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions of Homoeopathic 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. Pend 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." CIRCULARS, Bill Heads, Business Cards, Posters, &o„ Executed on the Shortest Notice, at the Evening Star i 1 Office. '



APOTHECARIES' HALL. G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 226, QUEEN STREET, [•Three Doors Below the City Hall. G.S.S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Remedies :— S M I T II CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried it to be a Safe, Prompt, and Effective Remedy. SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Impurities. S M I T II ' S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. SMIT H ' S RENOWNED DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. 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. gSgTSENT TO ALL PARTS OF 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 Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. ■g Hi CO -£ HI o Oj a> - TTJ <JTHE CHEAPEST HOUSE in Town -L for every description of Ovens, Ranges, Stoves, Grates, Stove Pipes, Wrought Iron Fireplaces, and every description of Iron Work is at HERBERT H. SMITH'S, Auckland Iron Works, High street (opposite Rout's). Improved Patent Portable Smoke-Consuming Ovens of various sizes, from 30s. upwards, always on hand. Acknowledged by all to be the Best, Cheapest, and Most Economical Oven ever invented : especially for farmers and country settlers, as they require no setting. Wrought Iron Ranges, cheaper than imported; Colonial Ovens always on hand, and made to order : Stove Pipe, Gasfitting, and Spouting fixed. Also, a Second-hand No. 8 Peeress and No. S Empress and Colbrook Dale Bange for sale cheap. N.B.—H.H.S. received a First-class Prize at the Agricultural Show for his Improved Patent Portable Smoke Consuming Ovens. rTIHE undersigned has pleasure in informing her Patrons and tho Public, that she has REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN SHORTLAND STREET RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY. MR RATTRAY, W here she has now on View A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MAGNIFI CENT CHINESE AND JAPANESE GOODS, Suitable for the Drawing-room Toilet. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Has also been again replenished with EXCELLENT GOODS OF THE NEWEST DESIGN. An Inspection of the above is invited. MRS. JOHNSON, MILLINER, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET;



QUEEN-STREET WHARF. B. 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 Campbellton'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 Orange 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 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks. R.M. has on sale a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. pUSTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Star Office. |



T O L A N D, EX 'naomi' and 'wild DrCK:' cyf\ CASES COLMAN'S WHITE fJU STARCH 10 eases Colman's Superfiae Mustkrd 20 cases Windsor Biue a| 50 drums Boiled Oil 50 drums Raw Oil. 10 casks Linseed Oil 80 oases Raisins 40 cases Sultanas 40 barrels Currants 20 cases Salmon 20 cases Lobsters 10 cases Candied Peel 20 cases Cornflour 20 boxe3 Tobacco 11 cases Taylor Brothers' Cocoa 10 cases Taylor Brothers' Chocolate 10 cases Soap Powders 20 kegs Wire Nails, l£in., 2|in. 300 boxes Candles 40 cases Salad Oil, half*pint3 25 cases Pickles, warranted 20 cases Red Herrings 50 eases Ginger Wine 5 quarter-casks Ginger Wine 10 casks Blacking 10 cases Blacking 20 barrels Split Peas 20 hogsheads Rum 10 quarter-cask 3 Henne3sy's Brandy 100 cases Henne33y's Brandy 10 quarter-casks Martell's Brandy 100 cases Martell's Brandy. OWEN & G-RAKAM. "EXCELSIOR" BRAND. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, HIGH-STREET. nnHE success we have achieved has induced JL us to add to our Celebrated Coffees another and Superior Brand, THE "EXCELSIOR." In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the public generally we would draw particular attention to the purity, strength, and excellent flavour of this Coffee, in the manufacture of which neither labour nor expense have been spared to make the name "Excelsior" a "fact." BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Auckland, March 16, 1872. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTEIERS, OUTFITTERS AND OTHERS. WILLIAM SMITH BEOS most respectfully to call the attention of the trade to the fact of his having taken those centrally-situated business premises in Wyndham street, two doors above the Evening Star Printing Office, and fitted them up as a Clothing Factory, 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. • y- THE LONDON Wholesale Ready-made Clothing Manufactory: Wyndham-street, Auckland. PER NAOMI, £\f\ CASES HOUSE 800T5... 4s. 6d. 5 cases Saddles ... 253. to 355. J. ROUT, High Street. 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, &o Victoria- Street. " Are you in want of Money." LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner of Queen and Wellesley streets). MONEY Ad vancedonJewellery.Diamonds, Plate, Wearing Apparel* and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on tho premises for the better security of valuables. MORRIS MARKS, PROPRIETOR. BY APPOINTMENT TO c- His Royal Highness, the Duke op.. Edinburgh and' His Excellency Sir G-. E. Bowen. R. H. BART LETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland CHARLES SUTTON, SODA-WATER, LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Orescent.. Ginger Wine, Quinine Wine, Sarsapariii<Ai Everything made on the premises.