The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No, 758.J

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1872.

r PRICE ONE PENNY.



w ! 7 " "^Sliipping. N "\ "^ ; '" -' T> EGTJLAE TE ADEE ■^ t .r|\A^ S\> TO COROMANDEL. Challenger Leaves Auckland , <_'■ \.- : -. Leaves-Coromandel for Coromandel. for Auckland. . June 19, at 5 p.m. " ' June 20, at 10.30 a.m. June.2l, at 4 p.m. '■ June 22, at 11.30 a.m. Freight, 10s. per ton. Fares: Cabin, os. : Deck, 4s. : From tills date a Clerk w£U be on the. Wharf to receive Cargo. .' . , -. ■. .-:■. ' ELLIOTT & ANDERSON, ;•,..: ■ • ■ Agents. TTOR> NAPIEE, "WEL «^WfcTT^. JJ LINGTON, LYTTELTON", AND PORT CHALMERS. : U.S., N.Z., & A. M. S. S. LINE. CARRYING THE INWARD ENGLISH MAIL. The Sp?.endid Mail Steamship Nevada, ,143 tons Register, will leave Auckland for the above ports THIS DAY; : ' For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE. «. A .IT STEAL AST A N" 5 -OL STEAM NAVIGATION *AtP*Sfe^»^v CO.'s FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, jU^KtSi*'^ Under engagement to conneot with immß^Mm^. the UNITED STATES, NEW ZEA LAND, AiTD AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE." • ' .: : SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N- Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship ■: City of Melbourne, F. Moore, Commander, will be despatched for above ports with the English Mail, passengers, &C-, upon arrival of the' Nevada, due on Monday, 17th inst. For particulars of freight or passage apply to vna 02 OU '■-': '■ ■■' ,H. M. JERVIS, Agene. 1 « ' OVEELAND EOUTE «_T^^. \J T0 ENGLAND. :jJEllLlul^' THE UNITED STATES, NEW *®S£S§^3sSs- ZEALAND, AND . AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. - FOR -HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO,. NEW -V* 2 YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Undeb. Contract with the New Zealand Government ; ; ■ ; For a Four-weekly Mail Service. ■ The magnificent steamship Nevada, 2,143 Terns Register, J. H. Blethen, Commander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco on THURSDAY, June 11. at Noon. Forifireight, passage, and all particulars, apply *6 .. ~ : -HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. A '■' V C X L AN T> SSKWWI^J^v t\. STEAM PACKET COMPANY P.S.. Golden Crown June 20, and daily. Auckland to Thames, at 11 a.m. daily. •Thames to Auckland, at 4 p.m. daily. Royal Alfred takes up the Coromandel serrice on Fridayi - •• ... ; .:; Royal Alfred. -it:; , : • Aucldand for Coromandel for Coromandel , Auckland. June 21 ' 11.30 . 5 p.m. . •June 22/ 11.30 sp.m. Freight (10s. per ton) kept under cover till delivery. :.•■•,,■.■ :■-. : -■■':■"" ' ■'■ • •-' Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging livestock. . HUGH CRAIG, ',', lifitiSXif '•■•■ ' ' ■ ' -j'1'- Manager. "•-'. T?OE THE THAMES 4^Kak JD ; AND COROMANDEL. jflP||p!^|s|g^ The Cargo Steamers Entierprise & Lady Bowen willleave'for above ports next freak as under :— Tuesday, June 18, Lady Bowen, 7 o'clock evening Wednesday, June 19, j Enterprise, 8 o'clock evening Thursday, June 20, Lady Bowen, 8 o'clock.evening Friday, June 21,' Enterprise; 9 o'clock evening ' J* I . bi.lil*jf] ■•' :-:-'--Z- MORTON, -. -~.., - -fort street. : QTEAM TO THE •HPil^l^^ kJ THAMES. . Carrying Passengers & Cargo. The favorite p.s. Duke of Edinburgh will leave as follows: • • : From Auckland. Wednesday, 19th June, at 9 o'clock evening Thursday, 20th June, at 9 o'clock evening From Grahamstown., Thursday, 20th June, at 10 o'clock morning A clerk is always on the Wharf receiving cargo. R. BROWN, Agent, Auckland Wharf. J. E. BANKS, Agent, Grahamstown Wharf. „ A LTEEATIO N TIMETABLE. The Fine p'-s' Comerang will, on and after Friday, the 10th instant, leave as ■r, :■',, Ml ■ follows: },| \ . Auckland,"every Friday, at 4 p.m., for Russell . Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and-Mongonul Mo-igonui, every' Monday, at 10 a. m for Wangaroa Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell ■ Eussell, every Tuesday, at noon, for Auckland Forfreight or passage app^O ED Auckland, May 1,187.2. , -LJK Tj^OE LEVUKA, FIJIB, v^^^ Jj DIRECT. ' . -vffisV<Pi Tne Brigan^ne /4^WBm;. ;_.. ; , SeaGull, ■■;• /Philup Jpneb, Master, will leave as above TO " MORROW-(Friday), 21st inst., at 4 p.m. : . Passengers must be on board by 10 a.m. For freight or passage appjr to macfarlanr /K. T> B E O W N *^^^\ 4A^-.,'.( IjAT]E Agent p.s, Ladt j^Nft^fK^ Rp ff « to inform his friends and the ***tßSm^ public generally that ho has com t Kenced business as ■ :•-'-■-• \ .OUSTW-ffipuSE AND GENERAL SHIPPING •V^^cfeU AGENT, . ~,,„,- --on tte Qs^' street Wharf, and solicits a share o1 puMig support; ■■:•■' ' Ppf^oe—Just above Watermen a Stairs. ,; ■ f Auckland,' May 20, 1872. " ,- T< TONSON aAELXCK'S W-» COROMANDEL AND THAMES GOLD- a ; FIELD'S SHARE LISTS) ] ; Revisbd t.o Junb-6, 1872,. = i fj I I May be obtained at Messr». E- Waytk and Upioit and I 1 Co, 's, Auckland ;E, Water's, Grahamstown;, and A. SitK,! Cbrbmandel. : ' ■ " '•■.;:.■,. J.TONSON GARLICK, l« . . ■ Licensed Sharebroker,, SiQrtlanq»treet, Auckland. i -



ttTOEEAGE FOE FEEE GOODS. Thomas Jenkins, Shipping and Forwarding Agent, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street. Merchandise, Furniture, etc., received for.storeage upon reasonable terms. Good dry cellars. Insurance effected. . JO H N MAXWELL Wholesale and Retail Butcher, Victoria street. Families waited on.f or .orders, town or suburbs. OM E A C H A M, • Accountant, House, Land, and Commission i Agent, Oldham's Buildings, High street, Auckland. Rents and Debts collected. . . - W. B E A L, nftINSMITH and New and Second-hand JL ■ Bookseller. Giroulating Library. Boots Bought, Sold, or Exchanged* j Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellesjey street East, next Dyson's. . ; JC A E 8 O N, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, ■ - ■ BENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &0., :'■ ■. ■'.'.'■■ High Stbbbt.:. ■■■■■■ . i=. • JAMES BUTCHEE, (""i AJtTER, Contractor, Ac, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notioe. Ballast supplied. T A M B'S B I S C TJ IT, £21 PER TON. : ; , . MR. J- S. MAOFARLANB, AGENT. : TT W. Gt L E V E, SADDLER A.ND HARNESS MAKER, AND PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER, ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. EL WIN B. DICKS ON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vaixes' Buildings, Wyndham steebt. ¥ICKEES & DA VIES, : LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. ' N 6. 7, INSUBANOH BTTILDIKOB. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. WJi HU NT AN D 00. • Attditoes, Mining Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbeet. 8 A M U EL M O E G A N, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, , ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. c. hi l l , LICENSED SHAREBROKER, NO, 22, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. RICHAED GrA.ELICK, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No. 9 Insubancb Bui|ldingß.. T. BAKER, TX7- AT OH M A X E E . .'• : : • AND' '•>'■' - ... GOLDSMITH, ;^ : , ~-f.j T J VIGTOBIA BTEEET, opposite n6riii:MAiJi; hotbi.; SEASOir ABLE JACKETS ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET. WILLIAM EYEE HAS Purchased cheap—One Case of - Ladies' Jackets, which he. offers ;to the public at less than half-price/ consisting of T lrish Frieze Jackets, Witriey do., Beaver do., Rippld do., Astncan do. i etc., etc. jin a great variety of style 9 and shades, at 7s 6d each.. ■~ .■:,•/ ;.., :,'■ ./:■:.-■.•■■ r»j{'f. 2 cases of Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from. Is, 2s, and 2s 6d each. ■ . ~,:■ ■, 1,000 yards 33-inch Mexican Grey Calico, slightly damaged, at 6d per yard. - • j . 2,000 yards heavy Winceys, at 8d per yard' 80 dozen All-wool. Crimean Shirts, from 5s 6d A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap 6QO Scarlet and White Skirts ■ :: • • ■.: . ■ Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s 80 dozen of Girls' Coloured "Kid Gloves, from Is 6d per pair. •'■-'■■'■'' 1 case of Ladies' Winter )Hat3 at less than cost • ~ : price -..•■■- ■ ■■'•.. ■'- < -■'■• -! ; ■'■' A L PEED A LEY; PRACTICAL : Watch and Clddc Maker AND JEWELLER, (From Messrs. Ridley and, Sons,, Manufacturing 1 Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY : description of English and Foreign Watches andClock3 Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work-, manlike manner. • t ..,, j Jewellery Made and Repaired. • All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. . All work guaranteed, , . ; • m'j !11 Please note the Address :t-; .. . :ii . : ? , ; ... ; ALFRED ALEY, 215, Queen stjb^bt/ , .:, Opposite the City Hall* andnext dpor to WiUiama' [ " Dispensary. ' "• : , . ■p".O TATO ES, POT AT OE S : On Sale by the Undersigned, Ex SCOTIA, FROM WAR^IfA^CBOOL, ■At Cdebbnt Rates. >- •■ at $EO, THORITE, J^., & CO., ' l Fort Street.



THE PHARMACY, QTJEE& STREET, (OPPOSITE THE BAN*, op NOT ZEALAND). GAICKIN, Dispensing Chemist and Pharmacist, respectfully intimates that he has Bemoved to the above c«mt ra l position, with a complete Stock of Drugs, Cii em j ca i S) Druggists' Sundries,, Pharmaceutical Probations, Suvgioal Appliances'; Patent Medicines of known repute, Toilet Requisites, and Perfumery, Nursery Articles. &c, &c. Speoial attention given to tho dispensing of physicians' prescriptions, so that aacvtt acv m&l y be relied on. Country settlers ordering their mediclu 0) & 0-j by post may be assured of pkompt attention. Ships' Medioine CUesta roatted, or supplied newon ; favourable terms. . ■; : THE PHARMACY, Q* BHN STRBBT. ' ~ DR. G-OLDSBORO 1 attends at Aiokin's, the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, at 12 o'clock daily. Umbrellas! TTrobrellas! IF you want Umbrellas or .; PARASOLS REPAIRED take them to the " TJmbbella and Parasol Hospital," foot of Grey STJtEET, where Broken Ribs, Broken Sticks, and all Fractures and Dislocations are speedily rectified. Umbrellas Covered. . ; : Repairs of all kinds promptly and carefully executed. . . • Observe: W. TENNANT, Grey street, opposite Rogers' Furniture Store. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1804.] Dsteph¥nson & co. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee; packed in lib, 21b, 41b/61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, . 281b, and 501b tins . ~. 3 Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in }-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman"s J-lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell s and Bengal, in -}-lb 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. packet*, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lairie's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS Wywdham sxrekt, Auckland. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QITE EN ST RE ET. .. P:U B L.I C NOTI CE. P:,; D AEB V IN" returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection or Scperior ■Ports, Sherries, and Adelaide Wines ; also, Verdeilho and. Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Rejcunbrativb Prices job Cash. ,; .' ..' : ..■ ■.'. ' LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. '■■:.'. .: ~ % ■ il m ...■'. - :' : ■■■■' b. d. Superior Adelaide Wino ~■: .. ... ... 3, 0 Marten"* and Henriessy's' Pale Brandy '.. .. 4 0 MartelTs and Hennessy's Dark' Brandy ..• .. 4 0 Greehlees and ColviUe;s Whisky .. ..... 3 8 Campbeltbn Whisky .. ... 3 0 Dunville's Whisky ...... .... 3 0 West India Rum ..■•.. t. ..;; .. SO Sherry Wine, really, good ........ .. 3 6 Superior Sherry '.."•".'. .. .. ..46 Old Po*t Wine ! '..'••.;■.;■•..:.. 3 C Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 Engligh Ginger Wino^. ;_. ..__ .. ..3 0 : The above are all,- bottled on. the premises. n :-.;■ ; - ■ IN CASE.: •■ \\VK '."■ (.'[' GsNuiifß Brasds. Per bottle. ~;. -■■' ■■'"■ ■ '"■ ■'• ;-■ '•■ " •"■ '' h. d. Hennessy's Brandy ..!' ..': ■'...'■■'•■ ;.■• .. 5 0 MarteU's Brandy, ;........,... ~f . ~. 5;0 Geneva; JDRZ, large .. .'. ... ...40 Geneva, JDKZ, small • '.. .. ..; .. 3 0 Old Torn^ Booth's und and Burnett's .. ~ 4 0 Dunyille's Wliiakey .-. ........... ~.40 Champagne No. 2 .'. ';.. ■ ... '.. .. 5 0 ChampagneiNo.: 2, pints .. ~ .. ' ...SO' Champagne, Jacqueson'g:.. ... .. ..60 Champagne, Jacque»6n'», pints SO. Claret, St. Jnlieil ■.. .. ; ..' .; .. S.O Australiali Wines, very best brands. .* ... 3 0 Towrisend's Sarsaparilla.'-. .... ........ ... 6.0 English Cinnamon Cordiali. .'; . '..'■■'..'■ 2'o Ale ahdiPorfcer; London bottled, best brands .. 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ' ovefproof, warranted the 'same as from bonded store. Assorted cases 01, the abdT*. made : up for families and picnic parties. . ■ • . Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. ' Terms—Strictly Cash. ; ': > I i;:.< THE ALMON HOTEL, ' !':&ITUATED; ON THE BEACH. , ,! ROBERT JONES, PbopbietobJ mHIS FIRST .CLASS .HOTEL has' lately JL undergone very -extensive alterations and improvements, and is now replete witb every comfort;and -convenience, and fitted up in a style superior; to any jin the province of Auckland. A NJ&W BUILDINO- has; been ,ereqted especially _^>r the. : convenience ■ ; of. Ladies and .Gentlemen visiting from Auck land and the Thames;;, The; Hotel coutaina, a large, .number -,of ■ bed,, rooms with suites; o£ rpptns.fpr families or wedding parties. , ; |'- I Gardens well laidput.. • : j,,- ' ::;,- ; ; ! Wines ,and Spirits of the.ohpioest Brands.. , | Sparkling Ales.of the bept brewj in (jraught or iti bottle.,, ■' - r \\ ..; . " .:•!■:(:-. 6i sfeoKicnq i f, & H. GOOjKE iea to announce; that' they hay thiß day : recommenced Business aa h ABINET-MAEERS, UPHOLBTERBES, ; ;;:''&'c.i':' :,J ' !l ]&c, . '' 8, , and npw bffejr for sale a . , ifEW AND: VASIED ASSORTJIENT ENGLISH A^i), COLONIAL-iIApE [ ■■":'■■ FUENITUEE,; Zuarti djfi i;]g-.i :^rri THEIR i;PEEMISES, « (Two doors below the Bank of Nqw Zealand.). Auckland, May 1, XB7V



TTICTOBIA LIFE & GENERAL V INSURANCE COMPANY AND SAVINGS' INSTITUTE. : ': :~ . ' HEAD OFFICE: MARKET SQUARE, MEL ' BOURNE. .. ~,».] :\- CAPITAL-£1,000,000 ; UNLIMITED LIABILITY | Chairman : Hon. Henry JMiller. . Directors: . Hon. Geo. Barker R. Byan "Wight, Esq :J. D. Pinnock, Esq '; Geo. ! Nicholson, Esq Henry ;Creswick,: Esq.. .; . LIFE AND GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT. Life and Guarantee Assurances effected at Lowest Srrent Rates, and on most .favourable terms to the sured '.'.''■ ANDREW G. MILLAR, , Agent for Auckland. NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY, Empowered by- special Acts of Parliament, and.by- Royal Charter in the reign of Queen Anne, to undertake all business connected with the Life Assurance,. IS A: PURELY MUTUAL OFFICE. The Norwich Union Life Society has no distinct body of proprietors ; .the. insurers at large are the recipients Of the savings of tlie institution : the premiums paid,' being- in fact only deposits, revert to those who con tribute them. |•(! SETTLEMENT POLICIES. _To meet one of the greatest wants of the day the Norwich Union issues Policies' in the nature of settle ment,; whereby a man in solvent circumstances, pro vided the matter is bond fide, may secure, without the risk or bankruptcy; a certain and direct pro vision for his family. : ::■ RESOURCES. Irrespective of the immense annual revenue of this Society, gradually and surely on the increase, it pos sesses a Reserve Fund of £2,800,009 and upwards, available for its requirements. RATES OF PREMIUM Aro framed as low as are consistent with the due safety of the Society, and its Actuary is calculated to be one of the most competent authorities in England, the Court of Chancery having recently had to »vail themselves of his experience in these matters ; «nd although apparently higher than some offices, assureu should not loose sight of the fact that they receive it back, either in bonuses or in addition to sums assured, and iri electing to insure in this Society they also avail themselves of the experience and safety of a concern that time has proved to'be secure against all chances. LOANS. Surrender values are given for Policies of three years standing, or loans granted on security of same. FOREIGN TRAVEL Permitted to all parts of the globe in properly decked vessels, and in time of peace. PARTICIPATION OF PROFITS. I In this oflice it is anticipated that persons entering at 20 will be relieved from further premiums at 44 40 „ „ ~ 60 50 „ „ „ 60 Medical Fees are paid by the Company, and there are no charges for Stamps, Policies, &c. One-half the first five years' premiums may remain unpaid upon wholo Life Policies. T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq., M.D., ■r ' Medipal Referee. . ■ Intending assurers are recommended to call upon the. undersigned for prospectus and further particulars NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. The SECURITY afforded by this long-established Society is unquestionable, its rates exceedingly mode rate, and-its regulations liberal. INSURANCES for 7 years charged as 0. Rent can be insured for 12 months. BANK CREDIT. Has been established in the Colony, and losses will ba paid here pjjojiptly, liberally, and IN CASH, or at home, at the option of the assured. . [ ALMANACS and PROSPECTUSES for 1872 can bo had, and every information obtained, on application at the Society's offices. Vaile's Buildings, Queen street ' G. S. GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings. A USTRALIAN MTJTTJL PROVI XJI. DENT SOCIETY. -JSSTAfILIMHHD 1849. , FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. . Head Office: Wellington. Local Board-of Directors : Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq.; M.L.C., Chairman. ' Hon. WjlliamFitzherbeit, Esq., M.H.R., Deputy Chairman. . ■... : A. de Brandon; Esq.,'M.H.R. " - The Hon. Morgans., Grace, M.D., M.L.,C f . ~..;■■ ; George Hunter,',Esq:,'M.H.R.' ' \' r , ,'■. "''" ' ' Auditors :. , fcillj '.. Thomas Buchanan, Esq.'l 0!>;! \ .... .• ; Joe ; Darsfield, Esq. <! oi'J if! >■" ■ ■ ;. j■" I Medical Officer. ~ , p -,j Alexander Johnson, Esq. •| . , , Banjkers : ; . • - .-; The Bankof New Zealand. The New Zealand Branch of the above Society 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, ' j •"*' " Resident, Secretary. , Agent for Auckland— ! .• ■ Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street.:' •- V! \u > Medical Referee— • . '■,••. • ■ • ! : '-' T. B. Kenderdine,,Surgeon. , . | ;[■)■;■■'< i-i ■(■•<•■'■■■■■:'.■;;■-ni'-:-' i-r '■• .■■"-,: y A iIPCELAN D PERMANENT J\. CO-OPERATIVE AND IN VESTMENT society.; , i • „;-; Offiobs : No. 2, Yaiie's: Buildings, Wyndr ' ' ham, street; _„ 'r ', , ~./ , ,v , HOTJH3 lOJl';Rj!pß£yi»ft Sup3CHIPTIONB: Mondays, from 9,a.,m. till 10.30 &,jn..,:,j-. •:■'■.! Saturdays, from.6 g.m. till 8 .p.m. ;.. -~ New Sharea, may ;b^ takea up at any time on payment, of Ib, per sha^e entrance fee.. : . , j^o'spepti^sQS and .full information may be obtained on application to any member of the Cdininitteo ; or to. ; , JOHN BATGBR, ; : '■ Secretary. SOOT TI S H COM M E 8.01 A" h /;■;■. INSURANCE;COMPANY, o " riA * . ■ | OiPWAi—ONE MILLIQis" $TERLtN&. ; The Shareholders numher" about 500, most of whom are both wealthy and influen tial^ ;: :: mr n ' ,;'"...; : 'Lessea under policies .issued by the Oom pany will have prompt attention. . Payments IN CASH, here-or athome at the option of the' assured//; il ti yilAlooqfi ■'■ 3 ••::,■: !i b! cy> Claims arising; from explosion op oas in; buildings ■: on; : which -« the Company i have j luauranoes will be admitted, i iiuih LIFE "DEPARTMENT. ' ~. '■'.;, The rates of premium have,been calculated witn great care; th?y b'eifoi'nd bpth moderate md 'equitable, and will iii most cases" compare favourably with those of other offices.' • (•:>,. I :The; iLife: Funds are ! kept in every way distinct from.:those of the.Fire Branch; > ' o ■ ■■'■ ruui Agkbiits^ \t\ ■ :•. .■ -. id PREEOE | AND GRAHAM, Vailo's Buildings, Queeq street, Auoklaud.



CHINA !_J A PAN! MES. JOHNSTONE DESIRES to draw Special Notice to the remaining portion of the following CHOICE AND SUPERB GOODS, : At 25 Per Cent. Less than the Market Prices, Thereby offering to Cash Purchasers some Magnificent Specimens of Art at less than invoice prices in the Foreign Markets. - DIRECT IMPORTATIONS From China and Japan place Mrs. Johnstone in a position to exhibit valuable works of Handicraft, such as Carved Ivory, Inlaid Papier Mache, etc., etc., suitable for the Drawing-room and for gracing the toilet table, at such prices as must command a speedy clearance. THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT Is also included in the reductions. French Millinery, Bonnets, English and French Mantles and Jackets, Lyon's Wove and Paisley; Shawls, Genoa Velvets; Moiro Antique Silks, French Satins, Coventry and French Ribbons, Dress Materials, etc., etc., will, to Cash Purchasers/ be subjected to a like Discount. Having large shipments to arrive for the coming I • season Mrs. J. has determined to CLEAR THESE CHOICE GOODS, And would direct immediate attention to the oppor tunity now off ered. MES JOHNSTONE, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, : Shorthand strett. T)RAPERY, MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. N E W GO O D S, It cost price> \' •' : ■ ■ ■.•''■--■ •' R. W. D V S ON Respectfully informs his patrons, the public of the- Province ot Auckland, that he has JUST RECEIVED ■ THE LAST SHIPMENT OF GOODS FOR HIS PRESENT BUSCNESS, and as THE PREMISES ARE LET R.W.D is necessitated SACRIFICING the whole of his New and Carefully-seltcted Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY, &c> To make room for the mw Tenant, AND ALL GOODS REMAINING, OVER THE FINAL SALE WILL BE DISPOSED OF, BY AUCTION. ALL NEW GOODS ARE NOW BEING SOLD AT. COST PRICE. And a still further reduction upon all unseasonable and other Stock. . . : ,.; ; ffi- COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. R. W. D V S O N, 220, QUEEN STREET, ~ Opposite the United Service Hotel. T>EMO V A L . J. M. M' L A OjH L A N|, DRAPER, .QUEENS TREE T. . . Will Remove into those . COMMODIOUS PREMISES No. 218, Queen street, iately occupied by T. W. Doonin, and next door to Dyson's, as soon aa the NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS I ■■"■',.- Are Completed. • , JJ M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET.' JJ*BW WINTEJB GOOD S ,: I . i -. AT. THB" ;-.. , CITY HALL. ERED, LOYEROCK & CO. Are showing the follgwjng jiewly opened Goods :-^ ■ New Dresses and Merinos :< Eil'JOXfl '■'•' 'Black Velveteens, specially .cheap,- at 4s 9d.-. ■:.,.:• VELVETEEN JACKETS..: •:■/.. Waterproof Mantles, from 3s lid. New Costumes; Good--Waterproof Tweeds, CO in. ' wide, from'3s 6d.l ' r. '■ . .'-..-. ---'-'■■■ LACE GOODS, COLLARS, AND SETS:::" 'i Dolly Varden Ties, Fur Ties, New Fringe j Trimmings, Josephine Gloves ...,. ■ White French Gloves, 2i Cd per:pair.' *• / •':'• " • ' NEW WINTER HOSIERY.. Children's Hosiery • ;: •:; - ■ '■.•:■: ; Fancy; Wool Goods and .Umbrellas.-.; ■ ': ; A: CHEAP STOCK OF NEW STAYS. ' The "Colonial" Corset, pnly 5s tid per pair Young Ladies' Corsets, also some large' sizes. - GHEAP FLANNELS AND BLANKETS. Calicoes and Sheeting: Srflfi :■': : ■ ■ ■ CLOTHING AND HATS,'-1' .: ' Shirts, Ties, and Collars. .; , • . ..<.... - • ,: FRED. LOVEROGK &;COv , ; .CITY HALL, :, J ;. ' QU£tNi S T R:E'E T.;- .: : : MILLINEKY! 1 LARGE: ASSORTMENT OF MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS/ 1 y^ifsi AND MANTLES '-■ ■- OP THE NEWEST AND MOST EASHIONABIiE i tyxsf^oni . I V-\SyYLES,^/ :.^. ;; ,. : .''':/' HAVE just been received by the MISSES . MIL N E,! '■ and i are c I now i open fop inspection :; — - ;' io Hail I otli Keal'Lace, Furs',- Dress Q-odds '; - ' ' Flowers, Feathers,^Costumes- • • ' i'! Satin and other Skirts iV ■■ ■■'■'•■ [si Head-dresseßj,Veh*ets'i Velveteens' ■ i ; Trimmings, .and other Q-obda; in great ; ..,;; ;' i ;,variety., - rti /'<"■ Pl -■■"■' . ./■ ',;!missesi;;:milne, : 37,1 W YND HAM STUB JET (Conner qf Albert streetJ K



MOEET, 15 0, QUEEN STEEETJ TS SELLING OFF FOR THREE DAYS ONLY PREMISES TO LET. Ladies' and Children's Uunderclothing. Ladies' and Children's Reade-made Dresses. Boys' Suits, I Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Infants' Cashmere Hoods, Etc. # FOR CASH. I ' HOUSE FURNISHING. BRUS3ELS, TAPESTRY, FELT, AND KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, Floor Cloths (all widths). Hearth Rugs and Door Mats. ' WOOL DAMA.SKV TABLE COVERS LONG CURTAINS, WINDOW HOLLAND, CHINTZ. , In short every requisite for House Furnishing a large stock of all sizes : in blankets, Very Cheap. '% W. RAT TRAY, New Zealand House, 66, Queen stbeei NEW DEPOT, SHORTLAND STREET, FOB S I N" a E R'S LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. The Best and Cheapest. I REDUCED PRICES! "INSPECTION"solicited to a New -L Shipment (arrived per Hero) of these justly Cele brated Xachines at EN\w ZEALAND HOUSE (Late Rattray's), .. •: '■': ' S\onTEASD STREET, where they may te seen and every information had : These Machines a^e specially adapted for all kinds of Family Sewing an\Manufacturing purposes. They will perform every , species of sewing, '■ and make a beautiful and perfect stiWh alike on both sides of the article sewed. Instruction\GßATis to every purchaser.' Fiiier Sewinjg or Brading nt^tly and:richly executed; also, lessons given on the pfensises. | ■ • A Complete Stock ■of Needing and other require ments for the Machines. '■•■ \ \-■'■■-■.•-•■• I SHORTLAND STRES^T. ii'il V, . . A. GASC^NE, Agent; :^P OTHE 0 A RIE S' fi 1L L. G. SYDNEY SMITH, : J DISPENSING AND. FAMILY .CHEMIST, j< [ ■] 226, QUEEN STREET, [ {!' ...', ... Three Dooks Below the City Hajci, . G.S.S. specially calls- attention to the following Specific Remedies:—,;;,:/ _:■ i; ,. '. ;,| ~■.,,;,;. ■: Celebratei> Rheumatic. Mixtaas, j,., - % .... ■ Acknowledged by. .all who have, tried it tp. be, a, • Safe) Prompt, and Effective Remedy. ' !' ; " OJ ' •'■'•'" '' : ''!■■■:" ■ cOT ::'.oy''y.' : "r smite's liiaa oiqooi . . Antibilious, and Liver Pma, ; : ; Now so well known as,bQing Unrivalled for Cleansing: tlip System f rom 3U Impurities. ■ : ! ' S MIT H'S 1 !•■..■• .Vermifuge and Worm- Powders, ' ■ Which ■- are admitted- to be incomparable' for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant; ' '■ ' or Adult. ax; m ocn rs/ M JTrH'S.-:' ;o q - >■<.; ...Renowned: Cough and Asthma' ;Mixture> ~ An invaluable medicine : has the extraordinary, pro perty of giving instahtanebus relief.' . DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. , POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! r;;;;;; ;^:"-'0 7 N ;; \sAL : .E;.'/' I'm Zoouii] '"■''■ .•:■:■;•.!• '{bMi'ii'ii i ■ . . AT THE I BRUNSWICK MAKT p^f\ . TONS WARRffAMBQOL JPOT*. TOSS, •IN uEXOELLBNT; CONDITION. WAKTEDiENOWN.-i-Just reoeivedand •opened oat^- ~ ,= { U q^q $,{$ rißfitii. i ' "... ThePismarck Hat ~'..■.";,,.' ..-.',", \ ' ,'■"• The New Keefer Jacket • :' ; ' :i The New'TweecT Siijtrfc: ° I S, OdOMBESi City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen ktreet.. .• ■■~■ l ■ : [jrov/ 'yo& It. ;.. i ,. —~~ i r-r^— , ;.. \;• i , t? , , " : i Vi ! COLLEGE. EVENING- GLASSES.;' THE Mathematical Class will ia future meet on TUESDAY Evening ; and the History Class on TfIUSSDAY Evening FARqtJaAH MoORAE,:' Head Matter,



J ITS T 0 PEN ED Ex WILD DUCK, PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS, I ~ -MUSICAL BOXES, &o. ; : ■ r | ; , CTJ OK SET'S PIANOFORTE AND MTTSIP SALOON, WHOiiitsiii'B and Retail CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND;* TVTUSICAL BOXES from 21s to £30, JjlL Harmoniums from 12M2s. to 421 Pianofortes from 42J and upwards Violins from Ss. Cd.. and upwards • Concertinas from 3s. 6d. English and Angle-German Concertinas Side Drum 3, Banjos/ Guitars, Violoncellos,1; and Tambourines. Flutes of every description, r< l :■■■.■:...•••■; H C's Strings are the Choicest in the colonies. All the New, Standard, and Popular Muaio on hand. Pianofortes for sale or on hire. „ ; ; .. Trade Supplied. ■• ; 1863. N.B-All goods sold at this Establishment are of most careful selection of the best qualities, and at most reasonable rates. TO. WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTHIERS, OUTFITTERS AND OTHERS. ' William smith BEGS 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! 1 tables, new machinery, new pressing apparatus, new i 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. . ' ".'.-.. THE LONDON WholiSsa.i<E Beady-made Clothing Manufactoby Wyndham-street, Auckland. SURPLUS STOCK. SLIPPER S' IN OR E AT VARIETY Youths' Elastic Sides, 4s 6d Girls'lmitation Kid, 3s . ■' •> : Boys' Bluchers, 3s 6d Men's do/48'6d .. . • Do Strong Nailed, 6s 6d - Gents' Elastic Side 3, in all qualities Cheap Half Wellingtons . 00 dozen Stronglßoot Laces, Cd. J BOUT. ! High street. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS &FROM THE 1 CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL; ' ' \ .. Fort Street,' FAMILIES will find this establish- JD ment the cheapest and best.in Auckland. j Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 25." 6d.; best4 quality, 3s. per bottle ■ ■•'■ inin'i p'" ■ - ,*- Old Port, Is. Cd. to2s. Cd;; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2a ; 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle . • .' English Ginger Wine, 2s. Cd. per bottle • English Orange Wine,- ditto ditto . . : ■.-.:.■> ; Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. par bottle | Best Claret, 2s. per bottle T ■ ■■■•; < •■)■•■. ~.-.,7 | Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottle ; Raspberry and. Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle i Holland Square Gin, 2s. Od. ditto ditto ■.■-:. ■ Holland full-size, 4s: ditto ditto :: Old Tom,.best brands,. 3s. Cd. ditto ditto <•. .., v ' Scotch Whisky and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. Cd. ditto ditto •.■ ■ . • • • • ■ ■ •■ . ■,■■■■■ -, <r J Hennessy's and Martell's Pale Brandiesi 43. per bottle: ■ .' : • : i! : Best Sparkling Champagne^ ss. per bottle i ;; ; -r." : English Bottled Stout, Is. per bottle -a . -■,-.; , v | English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle. •: "■ :: r ' A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers, v ,: The proiwietor begs to assure his customers that all' the goods are of the'best quality, and; if not approved' of the money returned. ; ■ •(■;:•••■':■:;:•.: ;.i j_ • ■■ • ' ■ -■ ■ ■' ■ ■' : ■■■■■■ s JAMES OLDHAM, i' WINE, SPIRIT and^ TEA; life PORTER submits the following Cash prices,-yhich OH"comparisDn" he trustsiwill secure a air share.of public patronage, in quantities of not Jess thijn typ gallons ;—' "rfhiig ' '.!" ■: (■ ■; < IWINES— \ ..-.; . .-.■••■r. -.-.,•-■ t r--- ;.--. ,-X i Port and fe^rry, 255., 305., and 35s.per dozen ,; Ditto (in wu>d), 10s. 6d., 12s. Od., and 15sj:per' i . r. gallon r\. -■' -.-, ■ , .• ~>- .■ - '-• iWHiSKEy— ,; . .. rr ..' ~ : Irish and Scotchi ics, to 40s. per case: Ditto (in wood), 19k to 21s. per gallon - ■~ " RUSHryf f,,,f.i 'v.-'.'\ -.;■■-.■■■ ■';-. ' ! "West Indian, 3Cs. to 4b». per case ;; .-. Ditto (in wood), 188:. to Sr^. per gallon. , • ■• ■JBrandy— ;";Vi :.. -,■<>. S» . ; Cognac, 42s to 56s per case ~ ,- . . I Ditto (in wood), 20s. to 225. Citk. per gallon C&SXEVA—.., h'UtinO b'" ■ • ■-~ . ■ ■',!• I \ 30s. to 5Cs. per case :-, ■; i; • - -=\ r - ~.:•. ALES AND STOUT— • \ : j English and Scotch pen gallon, fit to 12s. 6dV per dozen '\ . ■. ' ; : Ditto (Colonial), 3s..per gallon, 7s 6d petdozen .« Whiskey— »j;^ •.- .■ \, ■= .' ---| Colonial, 13s Cd per gallon . ' - \ i Ditto (in case), 265. Cd. . i Tea, Coffee-, and all sorts of Groceries at equallx ;ood value. - A single trial will- prove the advantages jffered.by James Oldham, High,street, Auckland^n;:, P.b.—-Goods delivered free of charge• within.six tiles of the city. ■ • WHO WANT THEER CUItTAIM EE-DRESSED IN THE MOST EXCELLENT STtliE $ ] S^BND theni to .Mrs., E. Douolas, of Hobson's Park, Parnell, who, with her ffotingham Patent Lace Dressing Machine, Ke-dresse»all kinds of Lace and- Muslinj Bed and Window Curtains, in a nanner to make them appear like new: A ll. Curtains aust be sent clcau, but not starched ; and may be left with Mr Hardwicke, Grocer, top- of, Shortland. street ind wjth Mrs Ferguson, corner of Chapel and Victoria itreet. •. . - . . .. ■ • ■'.... . ;.Pxices: Is. 6d., and 2s..per,pair. .. ..-.,'.../ \ff I NOTICE! NOTICE ! ! I '"'■:':':- j. craig r PESPBCTSXILLY; informs,.liia A-V j friends an(3. tho jpublic generally, that he has lisposed of hisCoaland Firewood Business; Fort'street, ,o Mr. J., M. MACDON-iib, and returns thanks for the avours so liberally bestowed in the past, ■ and would low.solicit thesameforhis successor, who will;;heii lully assured, give complete satisfaction,,' . ;.: • , j,,.; | J. CEAIG. I^rriTH reference ..to the. above I T T would respectfully add that it shall be mj onstant effort to do justice, and to promptly execut* {my orders entrusted, tp, m,e.. , J. M, McPQNALD, ' p6A T/ AiN"D FIBE WO OD &?O I N"TX|;]!CEHFF,CLOT-HE r CLEANED; * ALTERED, ;BEPALW>; ai PRESSED at ; H ARWOOD iS,^Air6B, From. Melbourne.-• i 49, Hobsoa^tree.t, near, the .Goyernpr Brown««; 1