The Evening Star.

Vol. 111.-—No. 650."]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. :

SATUEDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



WAIKATO ELECTORAL DISTRICT. To Pateick Leslie, Esq., and the other Gentlemen signing the requisition. GENTLEMEN,— In reply to the requisi tion signed by yourself and two hundred other electors of the above District, request ing me to allow myself 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 of several influential Gentlemen come forward as a candidate for the representation of your District, lam glad to find that in doing so I met with the approval of so large a number of the Electors. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACESON. Auckland, February Bth, 1872. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TEICT OF RODNEY. /H ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Heney W. Faenall. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conuuet as your representative to justify your confidence. Youi's faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. W. RATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY. THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS REAL BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLACK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. i^vN.SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. Brandon's Candles/F.W. Sydney Maize Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours:—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. 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. por _»n.ir. Sheep Skins Cured and Cleaned, or Dyed. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, Queen-steeet, 1,000 vZiT ENTINES ' .500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 „ 3d. each 500 ~ od. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New She_j>( Songs, 3d. each Rimmeifcr_" Jerfumery, od., Bd., and Is. Pomade*- U. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet P<?wder, Id. per packet Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Od. per box Black Neckties, 6d.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Mens' Socks, Od. ; Handkercheifs, Od. Ladies' Stockings, Od. to Is. Hair Nets, Od to Sd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Od. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, Od. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Od. Rings and Pins, Od. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Od. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. 6d. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, Od. Purses, Od. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Od. Corkscrews, Cd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, Sd to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Od. Children's Socks, 3d. to Sd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). j Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in snisdl quantities to retail.



"ROBERT J. McFARLAND, C.E., LICENSED SUSVEYOE AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street, AUCKLAND. QUEEN STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO. CLEARING.OUT SUMMER STOCK AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. mHE ABOVE NOTICE is deemed sufficient WITHOUT QUOTATIONS OF PRICES, which are often calculated to mislead the pur« chaser. A large lot of Remnants to be Sold, at Exceedingly Low Prices. WE MEAN TO OIVE SEVERAL BARGAINS. A Lot of MENS' BOYS' AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, TO -BE CLEARED OUT AT A VERT LOW PRICE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN STREET, Near the Sayings' Bank. NORTH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHARF. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every hall-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 eiery comfort and convenience, he is prepai-ed to entertain visitors on the most reasor.abe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room ia 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 op new zealand). EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions of Homojopathic 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 .very 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 Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. " (Signed) I. A. Hartjiann, M.D." FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Steeet. THE undersigned has always on hand :— First-class Potatoes^ Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oban&es and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM. MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddlebs and Haeness Makebs, BEG to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 15_, Queen street, Auckland, to Mb. W. S. JONES, and solicit for him a con tinuance of the favors so liberally conferred on them. (Signed) W. & A. KENNEDY. WITH reference to the above, W. S. JONES would respectfully add that it will be his constant effort to execute all orders with despatch, and in everything to give entire satisfaction, so that a continuance of public support, so long bestowed upon his predecessors, might be accorded to him. W". S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 154, Queen Steeet.



GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON T)EGS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, he has determined at its expiration TO RELINQUISH HIS PRESENT BUSINESS, And will therefore hold an unusually CHEAP SALE Of ail SUMMER GOODS during the remainder of the present Season. The object being to effect a clearance, all new Goods will be sold at COST PRICE, and all other Goods at a great reduction, R. W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN STREET, Corner of Wellesley street. , an ! : 1 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 1,1871, * i



RELINQUISHING. THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FUETHERfREDUOTION I3_T PH,lck 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. s. & j. rTyaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OP QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 93 Q,TJH]EIISr ST_R>EE3T. SELLING OFEM THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH AT MORE V ' S , 156, C^ IT IE IE IDT STZREZET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLEAR~OFF SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. lid each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from Is. lid. | Cashmere Hoods, from ~, 3s. 6d. Bibbons, Elow-eils, Feathers, and Fancy' Goods, — All Half Price I Ladies' Chemises, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from 3s. lid. ~ Drawers ~ ... .■ 2s. Gd. ~ Muslin do., ~ ss. lid. „ Skirts „ 2s. lid. ~ Crinolines ~ 2s. lid. Ladies' White Lustre Jackets, Ricirr.Y Trimmed ... ... 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... .., ... ... ... ... o?. 4sd. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... .., ... ... ... ... ... 4, g . lid. Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... l_. H<_, „ Mohair Jackets... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, ... ... 1 8 . Yld. ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, ... ... 4_. \\r} : Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4 3 . ua. With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Children's Wear, all at Half Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! MOREY'S, ISG, QUEEN STREET. P.S.— Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



TO BE LET, mHOSE Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. Tho situation is one of tho beat in tho city. Applj to F. L. PRIME. Or, T. H. HALL. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL, Furniture, aud Stock.. imTrade of one of the best Hotels in Auckland, centrally situated. For full particulars apply at the office of the undersigned. J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, House and Land Agents, 49, Queen street. None but principals treated with. SINGER'S CELEBRATED~NOISELES_ SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully Solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment j each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock stitch. PBIOES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland. street, Auckland. N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. IMPORTANT NOTICE. rpHE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, X Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dfi. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti* cholera Powders, as prepared and sold by H. BRTTTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. j



I I I I I ! SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, i CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, } ETC,, ETC, ETC, i THE LEASE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. for the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PRICE, And all other Goods at an Immense Reduction. Como Early and Seouro UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, For no reasonable offer will be refused. R. W. DYSON, 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite tho United Service Hotel. NOTICE. npHE undersigned, having taken the premises lately occupied by Messrs. LYELL BROS., DURHAM STREET, are now prepared to supply the public with WHITSON'S CELEBRATED ALES AND STOUT, at the Lowest Possible Cash Pmces. BURNS & RULE, BOTTLERS, ETC.



SELLING OEE! SELLING OFF!! SELLING 0 FF !!! H. FUGATE T}EING ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Begs to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that he has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENORMOUS STOCK OF 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 OF THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD, And the Stock realised upon by the FIRST OF MARCH, As the Property is LET, aud possession to be given in] ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PREMISES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET, 1 Note the Address :— H. FUGATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATRE ROYAL, February 1, 1871. J



NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. R. BAIB.D, VICTORIA SEED STORES. A UCKLAND CITY AND SUBURBAN J\. DIRECTORY, Now Ready, Price 2s. 6d. To he had of the Publishers, Jones ___*) Tombs, Printers, Wyndham street, two loors below Herald office. NOTICE OE REMOVAL. T WATS ON, Boot aud Shoe Maker, • Shortland«sti.et, wishes to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that he has removed six doors lower down the Crescent. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. X MILLER, BOOTMAKER, begs to • inform the public that he has removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wharf, next to Mr. Compton, Grocer. SUMIEE FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Eashionable 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 STEEET, Corner of Albert-street. RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, T)EGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the publio generally, for the Libeeaii Sttppoet he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Yeabs, and has much pleasuro in offering his S> j_? O C*/ J^_ OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within ' A Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CAT EE, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. APOTHECARIES' HALL- G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING) AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 22C, QUEEN STREET, TUKEE DQOES B_I,OW THE &T*. HALL, G.S.S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Remedies :— SMITH'S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried it to be a Safe, Prompt, and Effective Remedy, S M I 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 POWDEBS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. SMITH'S RENOWNED DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH.