The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 667.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. :' FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



, SELLING OFE! SELLING OFF!! SELLING OFF!!! i _____________ ,H. FUGATE TDEING-ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Begs to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that lie has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENORMOUS STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES. HE IS SELLING OFF AT LESS THAN COST PEICE. This is a Positive Sale, and no deception of the public. THE WHOLE OE. THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD, And the Stock realised upon by the FIRST OF MARCH, As the Property is LET, and possession to be given in ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PKEMISES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. Note the Address :— H. FUG ATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATRE ROYAL. February 1, 1871, i I



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OE AUCKLAND ANI CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, HAS inuca pleasure in informing tbe public of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OE GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the dress ; also, a large Stock of New ar.d Choice Dress Material, HOSIERY HABERDASHERY MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock of Winceys in all shades, bought a job 40 per cent, below the usual price. A large quantity of Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flannels at the same low rates. Paisley Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Crimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto KiddertnirJster, 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 evory discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the tiroes. February 19th, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, 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 1,1571. [Established, A.D., 1864] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND IS, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours .-—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, 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. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PI?A CE, Queen- street. 1,000 V^ ENTINES' 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 ~ 3d. each 500 ~ od. to Is. each -Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and 1 Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each KimmeH's Perfumery, Gd., Bd., and Is. * J'omades, Bd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Wiolet Powder, Id. per packet Lor Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Gd. per box Black Neckties, Gd. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. X T-Mens' Socks, Od. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. * \ Stockings, Gd. to Is. '*• ■ Hair Nets, Gd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. I Boot Laces, 4d. to Gd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, S 4d. to is. Assorted Earrings, Od. per pair , Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. 6d. Rings and Pins, Od. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Od. - Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Od. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, Od. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Od. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. | Boys' Gaps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. . J. WILLIAMS, I (LATE H. WATTS). J Hawkers ana Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities J to retail



W. RATTRAY XT AS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS HEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE • COLLARS, ETC. BLiCK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. Hoop e!T"a n d co., Alo and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c., beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and. Stout, they have just completed a new model Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors are determined to maintain and extend the high reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose 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'tho Trade. BKITANNIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent tor the above Company's Machines, begs to inform the Public that a CONSIGNMENT is SHORTLY EXPECTED. " The Britannia " is guaran-, teed to be Equal, if not Superior, to any Machine ever offered to the public, while its really handsome stand, and reasonable price, offer additional induce ment, to purchasers. The Company's " Tom Hood" Hand Machine is allowed to be the gem of all Hand Machines. Commissions executed for Tailors and Bootmakers at moderate rates. Communications for the present to be addressed !— C. BYATT, care of Mr. F. Smith, Bootmaker, Queen street. TO BE LET, mHOSE- Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The. is one of the best in the oity. Apply to F. L. PRIME. ( '' : \. Or, T.H.HALL. fXS SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b.;-601b. -1 I Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. j Brandon's Candles, F.W. '. < ••''' *'" <-' Sydney Maize Sugar,- Company's No. 1 (Sydney) ■ ;' - * Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine.' ■;.'>■— GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEkToF THE SALE. ■ FUETiIER- EEDUOTION IlsT PUMICE, THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will "be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. EOR PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. 8. &..J. STVAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OP QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S (JLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 Q;TJ-H3E3IrT STREET.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. Will sell, n.'ior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of SU MM E R DRAPERY CLOTHING and HAT 3 SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, ajjd FANCY GOODS BELOW C OST TRICES ! CLEARING SALE op : MEN'S AND BOYS' COTHING-, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL P R IC ES . [ggf 5 COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, A quantify of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. p OBERT J. McEARLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street AUCKLAND. nOPPB R-P LATE and LrrnoGEArnic Puintino executed at tbe Evening Star Office. J. CASE BEOS to draw the attention of Country Settlers and others, to his Improved Steel Flour Mill. Tho object of these Mills is to Grind -and Dress Hour at the same operation, giving out First 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 J. CASE, COIINJ-li OF WAKEFIELD AND Ain-ilCltO.\l-SIE STREHTS. N.B,— J.C is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. EOR NEW YEAR'S OIETS, '".''■'.,. ;'.:■' -^../VBU'y:^'^'';,;-.',',^:^',,. J;: M.. Mc LAG HL A N'-;S I ,-L X ; \'j-t D;R E; -MS E: S, ! * '; r J Hp,; A jp* J$ H ADE;| X:,q I .ai'.;3 < .IT .b dnjvirsti^'noli?.* v. 1•. -, ' ' i-) 'Vjif'4'l' *.iiil h\ f«i-JOii-Ti tli'r* x,muj<iio J. W IcL A G HL AN, 214, QUEEN STREET.



OE LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. 1.. W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under: — FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GRENADINES ASD MUSLINS (New and choice), At cost prices. LADIES' UNDERDERCLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. STTEETINGS, TERRY and otiieu QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, everything for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE and CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much under cost prices. 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 STAAV HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. BLACK SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, Under importer's prices. HOSIERY and FANCY GOODS, Very cheap. JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES, 2s, Gd. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD BY AUCTION. R. W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. rp o let. OEEICES AND STORAGE, AT 1, QUEEN-STREET. Back Entrance to Premises. Apply to HENRY GILEILLAN, ;•■;.;",.:. :•,...; Agent. NOW SELLING CHEAP, 100 °ASES AP*LES • ~:. 100 cases Pears 6 oases Onions ; Fruit by (he caso, 2£d per lb. H. W A T T S', GrEEK Street,



i LEWIS BROTHERS ARE NOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1 AO PACKAGES BOOTS AND \AJ_6J SHOES,, consting of— Ladies Kid D.S.E.S., 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 DRAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 36 inch Lion Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, Wool Xwili, Fancy Heps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Rob Roy and Shepherd Plaids Printed Pilot Cloths Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges Ladies' Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, tec &c, &c. &C. MILLINERY— Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and untrimmed Velvet, Straw! Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, &.C., &C CLOTHING- Men's and Youths' Registered Doe Trousers Fancy Tweed ditto Men's Reversible, Beaver, Sac, Galatea, Tommy Dodd, Halifax, and Walking Coats Pilot Jackets, 'Trousers and Vests Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Cord Trousers and Pants Millers' Mole Trousers Waterproof Coats Black (loth Sacs, Trousers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIER V— 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 Mens Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 9.},. 10}, ll.}, Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, Cavour, Alpine, Wire, Brims, Kos suth 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 &c, &0., &C. TO AEEIVE, PER NAOMI, 97 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, Watertights, 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 111 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Black 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— 9J, 10}, 11}, and 121 Witney and Super White' bound and whipped 9} 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 A Ipaca 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, Enfield, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wiis Brim Hats, 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, 25U's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses &C. &C., &c. PER 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 I to 63, 0 to 9s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Boots Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257 PACKAGES, in Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing A General Assortmeet 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, "half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, -Geneva, Old Tom Port and Slierry Wines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes i Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &c, &c, &c. __ s -......' ■



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, "DECS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and tho public generally, for the Liberal Support he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Years, and has much pleasure in offering his STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within a Reasonale Time, will he offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. BUSINESS NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF PASNELL. TTAVING- this day disposed of the -*-** Butcher's Business carried on by me at Parnell to Mr. C. Wood, who was recently there, I beg to return my sincere thanks for the favours bestowed on me while in business. ROQ-ER KAY. Parnell, Eeb. 29, 1872. Having re-purohased the above • named Business from Mr. R. Kay, I beg to inform the public that I shall ec-commence business on FRIDAY, March Ist, 1872 ; and hope to merit a continuance of the support hitherto accorded me. C. WOOD. ALERED ALEY, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs. Ridley and Sons, Manufacturing "Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work manlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 215, Queen street, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed . New Savoy Seed i New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STR E E T," EAS T. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Stbeet. . . rfIHE undersigned has always on hand :— X First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A flue lot of Oean<3-es and Apples on band. Goods Stored and Removed at'lowest rates..' N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms; Cash. M. CANHAiI. m