Printed and published by the proprietors* G-eokge McCxriLAGH Keed, of City K<M and Henry Beett, of Jermyn street,'?* their Printing Office, Wyndham street, J« j the city of Auckland, New Zealand.r J Mouday, February 26, 1872.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1872.

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TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TBIOT OF KODNEY. f^\ ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Henry W. Farnali, Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. WAIKATO ELECTORAL DISTRICT. To Patrick Leslie, Esq., and the other Gentlemen signing the requisition. f^i ENTLEMEN, —In reply to the requisi vlT tion signed by yourself and two hundred other electors of the above District, request ing me to allow myseif to be nominated to represent you in the General Assembly, and pledging yourselves to use your best endeavours to ensure my return, I beg to offer you my sincere thanks and place my services at your disposal. Having already at the solicitation 01 several influential Gentlemen come forward as a candidate for the representation of your District Tarn O Uc\ tn «-<* *>•-* «« uomg 60 I met with the approval of so large a number ot the Electors. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, February Btk, 1872. THE ALBION~HOTELr SITUATED ON THE BEACH. X A P A N G- A, ROBERT JONES, Peopbietob. 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. HIGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS STEEET, (Opposite Government House.) /^v PEN AT 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Terhs : Under 10 years, ss. per month, or 15s. per quarter. Above 10 years. 6. Bd. per month, or 20s. per quarter. Any number of pupils in excess of three belonging to one family, FREE. J. M.FRASER, CM. Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. /"CONFUSION having arisen in consequence yy of the Provincial Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School j I beg to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the In- Btitution in Upper Queen street, formerly known as Wesley College, in which studies were resumed on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst. J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S VISITING CARDS Printed on the Shortest Notice, at the Evening- Star Office. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Resident Masters : 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 Haßlem, 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 be at homo Every After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. • P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUE ANCE Ac. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board op Dieectoes. Hon C J Pharazyn, Esq, M LC, Chair man Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq, MHR, Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, MHR The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, MHR AUDITORS; Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Dransfield, Esq Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now estxblished, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey Btreet, 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. fi^ JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. I Agent for Auckland — Bj Henbt GiitfiLLAN, 7, Queen street. I Medical Referee— j m 9VB. KEKBEEDINE, Surgeon. '



TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!!! JAMBS OLDHAM HEREBY informs his customers and the public that he can now supply them with NEW SEASON TEAS 1871, 1872, CHEAPER THAN EVER, viz. - I Common Congou, Is. 9s. per lb, i Good Congou, 2g. per lb. Fine Kaisow, 2s. 6d. per lb. Very Best, 2s. 9d. per lb. TEA, WINE, AND SPIRIT STORE HIGH STEEET, AUCKLAND. I fIOAT.S ] OOAIiCJ i ! WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the own, at lowest rates.—Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen streets. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, UNDRK THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. BROWN. TT^AMILIES can bo accommodated with 1j Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the we^k or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, ho trusts, will secure a fair shaiv 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— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 403 case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 403 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 063 per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s per ga'J, 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 COFFEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] • DSIEPHENSON AND OO • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja wa, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 50lb 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 ilb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in 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, ■WTITDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. HENRY HAEDINGTON, BAZAAK YARDS, AUCKLAND, On the occasion of withrdawing his Omnibusses from the Auckland and Howick Road, begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of the latter district for past favors. H. 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. 9 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. Liveiy 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 j Vll C it 1 <X 11 (I, H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor.



piTJSTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at tbo Evening} Stab Office. T>URKE'S OTAGO BREWERY. J3 . XXX Ale, in barrels, kilderkins, and bottle XXX Stout in bottle Ex Keera, On Sale by WILLIAMS & CO., Queen street. JAMB'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J, S. MACFARLANE, Agent. OMITH AND HIGG-INS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM STREET. NOTTCE. IVTIGHTM IN.—A. FLETCHER begs to _[N inform the Public that he is prepared, uix the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queon streeet; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds street. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. WJ. HU N T AND CO. • Auditors, Mining- Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbeet. /CIRCULARS, Bill Heads, Business Caeds, Postees, &c, Executed on the SnoBTEST Notice, at the Evening Stab Office. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T WATSON, Boot and Shoe Maker, • Shortland-street, wishes to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that he lias removed six doors lower down the Crescent. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. X MILLER, BOOTMAKER, begs to • inform the public that he haa removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wharf, next to Mr. Compton, Grocer. [a cabd.] CHARLES PALMER, Draughtsman. Offico :—Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /"^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and \J PRESSED, at HAEWOOD'S, TAILOR, From Melbourne, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.9.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darharu street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home 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. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sib G. R Bowek. E. H. BAETLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLBY STREETS, Auckland 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. JAGILFILLAN, Secretary. BONES! BONES!! BONES! ! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. SEA-BATHING. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea« bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on ail sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmei". 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,—Sundeys excepted. For tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen street,



SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! SELLING OF Fill H. FUGATE "OEING ABOUT TO EELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Begs to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that he lus now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENOEMOUS STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES. HE IS SELLING OFF AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. This is a Positive Sale, and no deception of the public. THE WHOLE OP THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD, And the Stock realised upon bj the FIRST OF MARCH, As the Property is LET, and possession to be given in] ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PBEMISES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. Note the Address:— H. FIT GATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATRE EOYAL, February 1 1871.



A POTHECAKIES' HALL- G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 220, QUEEN STREET, Three Doons Below the City Hall. G.S.S. specially calls attention to tlic following Specific Remedies: — SMITH'S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by .all who have tried it to be a Safe, Prompt, and Effective Remedy. SMI T ll' S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER 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 DIARRHOEA &ND 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. IJgiP"SENT TO ALT; 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. NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature tv outer into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grunts 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 Stump Duty and all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, winch 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 are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. 6. 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. 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 Ollice, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. QUEEN-STREET WHAEF. E. MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public and Shipping- Supplied with Wines and Spieits of Fiest Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Sum, 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 quatts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon j in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-caska. R.M. has on sale a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can. be had in London. 500 BOTTLES "WANTED. THE WANZER FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. THE attention of Families wanting a good and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, per Nevada, and on sale at the Undersigned. For sim plicity, durability, and beauty, they are second to none. Stitch alike on both sides ; can bo operated by a child, and are particularly adapted for all family sewing and dress making j will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for working, from £5 ss, upwards. EDW. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand. PAPEBHANINGS, 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, SIG, N WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c YIOTQEIA-STBEEq?,



NO MISFITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minuto attention than hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff ot workmen, he 13 now in a position to TURN OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, whioh for fife and finished styla cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMILL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not coinpell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AWD MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET. .'■■.■ ,'■, • , • ■ -I '■■"••'■■; -. ~ • . j



CHAELES SUTTON, SODA-WATER, LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Ckescent. Gingeb Wine, Quinine Wine, Saesapabiua, Everything made on the premises. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AKD BETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from Wellesley-street, Auckland. LIST OF PRICES:— Australian Wines. I White Verdeilho ... ... 2 6 per bottle ! Red Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamonds Port and Cosens' Single [4 Q , Diamond Sherry, excol- C lent dinnar wines ) Port and Sherry —pints ... 2 0 do- Amontillado 3herry—very do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage JB5l * ... , ... 5 0 do Bulk Spikits. Hennessy's Pale and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and . Ply* mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greonke anJ Colvill's Cam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Puro Malt Dublin Whisky 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old 'Tom, —best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 4 0 do Assorted half-bottles of the aboye 2 0 do Jamaica Rum, —2nd quality 3 0 do Case Spirits. De Laage, Fils & Coj Cognac pint flasks... .., ... 3 0 do MarteH's and Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 6 do Danville'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 Claret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Townscnd's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 1 0 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, Is per bottle, or 11s. per doaen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can be obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Ordei'3 accompanied with Post-office orders punctually attended to. TERMS .—STRICTLY CASH. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND DETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOKE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. I P. DARBY I IST 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 OF SUPERIOR POBT3, SHEEEIES, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aui* tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible "Remunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. s. d; Superior Adelaide Wine ... • ;.. 3 0 MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Da>'k Erandy 4 0 Greenless and Colville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum ... 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good ... ... 3 3 Superior Sherry 4 6 OldPortWine. ... 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 The above aro all bottled on the premises.; IN CASE. Ge&uine Brands. Per bottle. S b .. : Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDIvZ, large ... ... ... 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 10 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 Duuville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... ~, ~, 5 6 Champagne,.No 2 pints ... ... 3 0 Champagne, Jaequeson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3.0 Claret, Sfc Julien 3 Q Australian Wines, very best brauds ... 3 4 Townscnd's Sarsaparilla 5 fi | English Cinnamon Cordials .... ... 2 0» . Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ... ~, tt ,„ 1.3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by.the gallon ; overproof, warranted the same' jM from bonded store- Assorted cases of the above made up for families and pie-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale .pW* TERMS: STBICTLT CASH.