Printed and published by, the proprietors, Q-eoeg-e McCtjllagh Reed, of City Boad, and Henby Bhett, of Jermyn street, ot their Printing Office, Wyndham street, in the city of Auokland, 'New Zealand.— Wednesday, April 10, 1873.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1872.

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SHIPPING. Ty T^On LEVTTKA, FIJI. ■RprlsyV The Brigantino JgIPC 'SEA GU L L,' Captain Jokits, will sail on THURSDAY NEXT. J. S. MACFARLANE. sth April, 1872. A USTRALLAN STEAM _*2>^ -"- NAVIGATION Co's *jJjs|WKjkS|b. FirsT- class Line of Steamebs. Under engagement to connect with the United Sfates, New Zealand, and Australian Mail SfcearnsMp Line Sydney, and Mel bourne. Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Companj s Steamers, and through Freights to London, by outgoing ship at Sydney, of "Wool, Gum, and other Prochice. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, is appointed to lesve for above ports, upon arrival of the Nebraska, due on the 22nd inst. For particulars of freight or passage, apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. TJSigJilifsiSs- 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 HEN DEE SON & MACFARLANE. rpHE PASSENGER LINE OF M?fp;, v ■*■ PACKETS. *«®^ls^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. 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 passen gers, aad carries a Surgeon. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. "I? 011 TjONDON JJ DIRECT. IMMEDIATE DESPATCH. The Clipper Barque KA MO I, 528 tons register, classed 3-3 L 1-1 in French Veritas, is now ready to receive cargo, and having nearly the whole of it engaged, will be quickly despatched. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For balance of freight or passage,apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOB MUTUAL LIEE ASSUE ANCE Ac. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington, LOCAI BOAED OF DIBECTOES. Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq. M.L. C, Chair man Hon. William Fitzherbert, Epq, M.H.R., Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, M H R The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, M H R AtTDITOES. J Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Dr&nsfield, Esq j Medical Officee.; Alexander Johnson, Eaq Bankers. f The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above iSociefy is now established, 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 forms' 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 — Henry GilttjliAN, 7, Queen street* Medical Referee— > T. B. Kendeedine, Snrgeoni



NEW ZEALAND GfOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts fox Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, arc 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 money 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 years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. C. Kesidence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may bo 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. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of Hie receipts, which are duly invested, at compound interest, at any j£ 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 Oflice, or to the Chief Auckland. W GISBORNE, Commissioner.



AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Resident Mastehs : Mr. J. McVey Bnird, Principal Mr. J. Pittav Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting Masters : Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing;, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Yeroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly.• in advance) : Under 0 years of age ... £1 Is. por quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c., 2s. Gd. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ..." Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. The Principal will he 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 V>^ of the Provinciol Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School, I bog to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the In stitution in Upper Queen street, formerly known as Wesley College. J. McYEY BAIRD, Principal. AUCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY. REA r. Peter Mason, B. A. THE Second Quarter will commence on MONDAY, the 15th of April. Branches: English, Latin, Greek, Mathe matics, and Drawing, Terms: £1 11s. 6d. and £1 Is. per quarter, in advance. An Evening Class from half-past 7 to 9 o'clock. MRS. MASON'S SCHOOL, Pitt street, South. The Second Quarter will commence on MONDAY, the loth of April. AUCKLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY LADIES' SCHOOL. MISS TURNER having made arrange ments for conducting the above School on her own responsibility, hopes by her per sonal attention and the suporior educational advantages offered to her pupils, to secure a continuance of the liberal support afforded to the school whilst under the direction of the A.E. Society. No alteration in the fees or Educational staff. The second Term of 1872 will commence on April 11th. Wcllesley street, April 2, 1872. LYCEUM SCIIO OL, East Wellesley street, /"CONDUCTED by Me. Compton, Trinity VJ College, Dublin. Terms :—Monthly, m advance, 10s. Gd. An Evening Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Hours, from 7to 9. T7IDUCATIONAL. JUJ The undersigned havingregained health and strength (under the good Providence of (Jod), 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 on 3of the largest and most popular schools in the Province, he trusts that he will again receive a share of the very liberal patronage he enjoyed during his previous career as Head-master of St. James's Presbyterian School, Wellington-street. "WILLIAM. MACINTOSH.



BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! AT THE MARKET PLACE, QUEEN STREET. 900 BOYS> CAPS, from 9d. £l\j\J each ; Wool Scarfs, 9d each ; Men's ditto, Is Gd each; Bootakins, Is per pair ; Bootees, Is per pair; Collarettes, la each ; White Stockings, Od. per pair ; Merino do, Js • Child ren's Sookfi, fr"m 4d to Od";--Stn.y.s, !?s, Gd. "per pair; Stay Busks. C<l por pair ; Hair Brushes, la 6d each ; Nail Brushes, Is each ; Tooth Brushes, (id each ; Dres sing Combs, Od each ; Small Tooth Combs, Od each ; Forehead Cotnb's, fid ; Coronets, Is each ; Hair Nets, 8d each ; Looking Glasses, Od each ; Black Earrings, Is per pair ; Black Brooches, Is ; Oold Plated Lockets, 2s Od ; Memorandum .Books, Od per doz ; Envelopes, 3d per packet ; Notepaper, 5 quires for Is ; Ceda! Pencils, Os per dozen; RimmeU's Perfumery, Cd, Bd, and Is per bottle ; Itimmel's Pomade, Sd and Is per pot; Rimmel's Scented Soap, 3d per cake ; Boys' Black Leather Belts, Is: Boys' Elastic do,. %!,: .f\rv£K«,? "Vt &:.: ■. ■• .■■■: ;■ -4*-* •;■■■•■. ha !;a*bou •, 11 . ■■ ■ • ..-.::■- " - ■:,■' ■■■-:. bui ■_i ;•.*;!';. ■ ■ ■ •. , ;.. •;.:■ Pl/:;.' tc '■„■":. re jcjt- ''"Viiucnto B-^ti'op^iateiy" WttTfi' occupa-' hi d of Mr Henky Gkoeqe, I beg to inform !.he inhabitants ofParnell and its vicinity that I have OPENED the same, and that by strict attention to business, combined with civility, to merit a share of public patronage. EOBERT GILES, EIJTCUEH. \ BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT COROMANDEL. PERSONS winning to purchase or lease allotments in the most central ami healthy par), of t.ho townwhip of Coromandel have now an opportunity of doing ho. Plans have been prepared, and parties nun be treated with on Lho ground, \>y appljing to the Proprietor, R. JONES. Albion IXofcol, Ooromftndcl. ASPHALTING. THE undersigned having completed a specimen of Anphuli. Pavomont in Wyndharn street, in prepared to Lay Down Asphalt, and to jjnarantco it« permanence for terms of yearn ; arid at tlio lowest cost, consistent with thorough workmanship. Orders addrcsed (temporarily) to the ■Herald office will receive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON. DRINTING in COLORS executed afc the Evening Star Office, on tho shortest notice.



WAVE EL E V HOTE L, LOWER QUEEN STREET. S A M YOUNG, PROPRIETOR. "~~ MASONIC HOTEL, DETONPOET, NORTH SHORE, UNDTSK THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. BKO WN. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting Roorna. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the wejlr or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. ~iTo ET II SHO EE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHAEF. 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 the Hotel with cuery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to ontertain visitors on the most reasonabo terms. Ales, wines and spirits of. the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. G-LOVEE'S EOYAL HOTEL, KAPANGA ROAD, COROMANDEL. THIS old-established and well-known Hotel, from its commodiousness, healthy and central position, oilers advantages for visitors to Coromandel second to none in the district. A FIKST-CLASS TABLE. SUPERIOR SLEEPING APARTMENTS. FAMILIES ACCOMMODATED. BAT II S. GOOD STABLING, BOOTS, AND NIGHT PORTER. C. D. 13 EEE V, PROPRIETOR. Coromandel, March 25, 1572. THE ALBION HOTEL, SITUATED OX THE BEACH. X A P A N G- A, ROBERT JONES, Proprietor. 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 ouh Wines and Spirits of the choicest Brands. Sparkling Ale 3of the best brew, in draught or in bottle. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM THE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, FORT-STREET. TMAMILIES will find this establishment the 1j cheapest and best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 2s. Gd.; best quality, 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.: best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavored Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2s. Sd. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2?. Gd. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy, and Cherry Cordial, 3s. 6d. per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is. per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. 6d. do. do. Holland Full-aize, 4s. do; do. Old Tom, best brands, 3s. Gd. do. do. Scotch Whisky, and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. 6<l. do. do. Heinicssy'a and Martel's Pale Brandies, 4s. por bottle j Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle A liberal discount allowed to wholesale >urohasers. ; , Tie proprietor begs to assure his customers (hat all the goods are of the best quality, and If not approved of, the money returned. nS O R SALE, -*- A Suporior BATH CJLAJ.R (new). SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SOW. EOR SALE,—A Patent Combined Billiard and Dining Table, slate bottom, with all requisites; quite new. — SAMUEL COCHEANE ANT> S^N. TTjIOR SALE, a.Fishing Boat (3 tons), one JJ Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also,"several Ships'Boats.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. FOR SALE, a Desirable Freehold Pro perty of three Cottages, and one vacant Allotment, near Wynyard Pier. Apply to M. S. LEERS, House and Land Agont, 74, Queen»street, Over the Southern Cross office. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, opposite Captain James's, New North Road, three miles from town, 15, 31, 45, or 91 acres of Good Land, with House, Stables, Dairy, and lurgo Orchard, well watered. Apply 5.11., at Hoffman's Pianoforte Ware house, Shorfcland street, Auckland. ¥ 0 R SALE, Ex Tower Hill, from Warrnambool, *900 TONS BEST POTATOES, in lots £l\.f\J to suit purchasers. Delivery alongside G-EOEG-E THOKNE & Co.? pUSTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Stab Office.



NOT RELINQUISHING BQSIINESS. PEEMISES NOT TO LET. S. OOOMBES, PROPRIETOR OF THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND ®F OOOMBES »S TAILORING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET, rY\ ENDERS 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 mora room for keeping Stock and facilitating atton tion to business.



I S. C. hag on view at THE MART, SO, QUEEN STREET, a most Varied and Tastefully Selected Stock of GENERAL CLOTHING. HATS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c, &c. 3 to which if, being added, as they are landed from the Naomi, severul packages of the Latest Novelties procurable. Goods are being continually opened out from every arrival, both direct and via Mel bourne, so that the most fastidious taste can be satisfied and pleasod both as to price, style and quality. MONET RETURNED WITEKE THE ARTICLES DO XOT SUIT. CUSTOMERS MEASURED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, which is under the management of the most able and skilful Cutter in the Colony, by whoso Exquisite Style ai^d Fit this department has been raised to the first rank in tho trade. SPECIALTIES. Any Q-arment Made and Fit Guaranteed WITHIN 24 HOURS ! Any Eeady-rnade Garment purchased, and not Fitting, will bo ALTERED FEEE of CHARGE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN STREET; AND TAILORING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STREET.



NOTICE! NOTICE !! | JAMES HIGGINS ! (Op Tins T-A.TB viuh of Smith & lligguns,) RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public generally that he carries on the ! TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches as usual. J. 11. takes this opportunity to return his thanks for past support, and pledges himself to give the same attention and satisfaction to his customers as ho has hitherto done, and trusts by las stj'le of Workmanship, and fit guaranteed, to seccarc a still further share of public patronage. Observe the Address :— I JAMES HIGC-INS, I CLOSE TO HERALD OFFICE. | PEE NAOMI, I <*}f\ CASES HOUSE 800T5... 4s. Od. 5 cases Saddles ... 255. to 355. I J. E O U T, I High Street. | PUBLIC NOTICE. ~! I THE Undersigned respectfully informs his : customers and the public generally, in j consequence of not having a suitable offer for the business, it will be carried on as usual till ' further notice. QUEEN-STEEET WHARF. E. MOOEE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEEE MERCHANT AND IMPOETER. The Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spibits of Fik»t Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbollton's Scotch Whiskey Pice 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 Sparkiing Hock Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, 11s par 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 quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. JAMES OLDHAM, VFINE, 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, 25a, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s 6d, 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), 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 (Colonial) 3s net 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 Jamks Oldham, High street, Auckland; P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city.



GUINNESS'S X. X. I DUBLIN STOUT, ! OCTOBER BREW. i _______ JAMES 0 L D H A M. I I EREBY informs his customers and the | -*-'- public that he has received per Ca_du ceus, direct from the brewers, 20 casks of 1 the abovo CELEBRATED STOUT, which ho offers at 4s. per Gallon. 10s. per Dozen. At his Stores, HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. "EXCELSIOR" BEAND. BROWN, BAEEETT & CO., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, High-street. r jMHE success we have achieved has induced JL us to add to our Celebrated Coffees another and Superior Brand, THE "EXCELSIOE." 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. 1 Auckland, March 16, 1872.



r pilE CHEAPEST HOUSE in Town JL for every description of Ovens, Ranges, Stoves, Grates, Stove Pipes, Wrought Iron Fireplaces, and every description of Iron Work is at HERBERT n. 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 lie the Best, Cheapest, and Most Economical Oven ever invented : especially for farmers and country settlors, as they require no setting. . Wrought Iron Ranges, cheaper than imported ; Colonial Ovens always on hand, and made to order : Stove Pipe, Gasfltting, and Spouting fixed. Also, a Second-hand No. S Peeress and No. 8 Empress and Colbrook Dale Kange for sale cheap. N 15. —11. 11. 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 BE MOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN SHORTHAND STREET RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY. ME RATTRAY, Where 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 O^ THE NEWEST DESIGN. An Inspection of the above is invited. M X S. JO H NSO N, MIL LI NEE, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.



APOTHECARIES' HALL. Gk SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 22fi, QUEEN STREET, Three Boons Below the Grey Hall. G.S.S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Remedies: — Sill II CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried it to be a •Safe, Prompt, and Effective lieuiedy. SMI T H ' S ANTIBILIOUS AND LTVER PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Impurities. SMITH'S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. SMITH'S RENOWNED DIARRHCEA iND DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. j^EDICQ-BOTANIC DISPENSARY. 11. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Steeet, Corner of Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitteu intispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restorative Powders, Indian Pills, &c, &c. A Fresh Supply of BRITISH and AMERI CAN HERBS. Proprietor of the Fur-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. {ggTA few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery, on Sale. J. A. POND, HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three boors 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 Eood for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homeopathic 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 Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. "(Signed) F. A. Haktiuxs, M.D." 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. I^p°SENT TO ALL PART 3OE NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Boad, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHOETLAND STREET, AUCKLAND.



/"MRCLTLAR3, Bill Heads, Business Cards, Posters, &c., Executed on the SiroBTSST Notice, at the Evening Sts '"* Office. \fr NEWD B P 0 1 SUORTLASTD-STREET, '•' - It FOB • O 1 JM Vjr JQ I*. $ LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHIJSE3. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST E EDUCED PEICES! TNSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment X (arrived per Hero) of these justly Cele brated Macliines at NEW ZEAL 1N D EOI'SE (Late Rattray's), SIIOETJjAIfD SIEUE T, where they may be seen and every informa tion had. These Macliines 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 aliko on both sides of tho article sewed. Instructions gratis to every pur chaser. Fine Sewing or Braiding matly and richly executed ; also, lessous given on the premises. A complete Stock of Needles and other re quirements for the Machines. SHOKTLA.ND STREET. A. GASCOINE, Agent. . GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF "WELLESLEY AND BABEACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HO OP. E E AND CO., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage (hiring 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 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 Xo. 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 XXX^X will be an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3: Lib: '. terms are offered to the Trade.



TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTSIE&S, OUTFITTERS A*D OTHERS. "WILLIAM SMITH }J EOS most respectfully to call the attention of the y trade to the fact of his having taken those centrally-situated business premises in Wyndham street, two doors above tSie Evening Star Printing Office, and fitted tnem 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 Ids venture a success. THE LONDON Wholesale Ready-made Clothing Ma:<xtfactoey: Wyndham-street, Auckland. SCOEIA 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 welis, and perform all other work of a similar kind on such terms a3 may be agreed upon. JS Tighfc-soii and the contents of earth-closets also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may b' -.eft at Sceats' British Hotel. PAPERHANINQS, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kinds of painters' materials. 25.000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and iloom Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrive per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' 6 eases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HO US ft DECORATOR, &o Victosia- Street. " Are you in want of Money." LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner of Queen and Wellesley streets). MONEY Ad vancedon Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every ti'ansaction. Fireproof Safes on the premises for the better security of valuables. MCESIS MASKS, PROPRIETOR. f nOPPEEPLATE ana Lithographic Printing executed at the Evening Stae Office.



.-■ ■•/-^--■--•■"V-.-.^L-x BY APPOINTMENT TO His Eoiai Highkess the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sic G-. F. Bowen. It. H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGEAPHEE, CORNER OP QUEEN &, WELLESLEY STREETS, AITCKLAND



chaeles sutton, Soda-water. lemonade, and cordial manufactures, Eden Crescent. G-ingeb Wine, Quinine Wine, SARSAPABIILii Everything made on the premises.