The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 678.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THUKSBAY, MAEOH 14 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENO.



IMPERATIVE SALE OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S READY=>MADE DRESSES, &c.j &c, &c.; LADIES' & g OIIILDRENS' Underclothing, &c, &c, &c. In Consequence ov EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS Being about to be made to the PREMISES, 156, QUEEN-STKEET, J> MOREY TJEQ-S to inform purcnasors that tbe UNDERMENTIONED GOODS WILL BE CLEARED OFF, REGARDLESS OF COST! THIS DAY FOE BARGAINS! Ladies' Chemises ... from ... 2s 6d Ladies' Night Dresses from ... 5s 6d Ladies' Drawers ... from ... 2s 3d Childrens' do , : . from ... Is lid Infants' Shirts ... from ... OS 10d Slip Bodices from ... Is lid Infants' Hoods ... from ... Is lid Ladies' Longcloth Skirts from ... 2s lid Ladies' Necked Skirts from ... 3s lid Lot Children's Braided Pellises ... ... from ... 7s lid Dot Holland an*] Dia per Pinafores ... from ~. Is lid Lot Ladies' Dresses and* Skirts... ... from ... 7s lid Lot Print Skirts ... from ... 3s lid HATS. RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, &?., &c., &c, TO BE CLEARED OFF. 14 DAYS ONLY. J. M 6~R E V, 156, QUEEN STREET. Iji LW I N B. DICKSON, -J LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vailes' Buildings, Wyndham steeet. J. M. MACDONALD, GOAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Wyndham stbeex, Auckland. ORDFRS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. Teems Castt. ED. SOLOMON, Cordinl and Liqueur Manufacturer, 26, Karangahape Road. JAMES BUTCHER, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \J and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JTONSON G-ARLICE, • Shabebroker, Shorfcland street, Auckland. Established 1866. T A M B'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J. S. MACFARLANB, AO-ENT. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. W' J. HUNT AND CO. • Auditors, Mining Investment, and Land Agents, 50; Queen stbeet. i j AD. McTAVISH & C 0.,. • Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and at Coromandol. [a cabd.] OHARLESP A L M E R, . Draughtsman. ' Office: —Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. • GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES I ; /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and^ \J PRESSED, at . , , HABWOOD'S, .: TAILOR, Feom Melbourne, 4>9, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S. —Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed,.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCETTS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STUEBT, TT"AS much pleasure in informing the public * *■ of AucWand and its vicinity, that lie has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, C onsisting of Silk 3, by the yard; ditto by the dress ; also, a large Stock of New and 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 Shietings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH! THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kiddermvcister, 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 every discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites an early inspection as he 13 determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. THE undersigned ta\es this oppor tunity of informing his friends and tbe public in general that he has taken the above Hotel, lately oc cupied by Mr. Louis It. 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. P.. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871. [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 Bp.m. ; ..... W* EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING- Cleaned, Renovated, or Dyed, well pressed and Neatly Repaired. Ladie«' Dresses . of all materials; Cleaned, Dyed, and Hot-pressed. Velvets, Silks, Dyetl 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. A L FEED A LET, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs. Ridley aud Sons, Manufacturing "Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) T^VEOT description of English and Foreign SjJ Wjfofies and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the slu i t notice and reasonable price, in a work manlilCj. lanner. Jewel ivy Made and Repaired. AH wsk done in the same efficiont manner as in • London. All work guaranteed. Pleass note the Address :- ALFRED ALEY, 215, QUEEK STREET, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. liEMUERA 'BUSES. miME TABLE. Fbom AtrcKiAND. J?Eoar Remtteea. 8 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. Wednesdays .and Satuedays. Fbom Auckland. Feom Remueea. 1 p.m. 1.45 p.m. W. CROWTHER.



RELI NQ UI SH IN G THE BUS IN E3 S. : LAST FEW WEEKSJF THE SALE. ■;=■ ■"."■ FTJKTHEB ~REDF.OTION' ; , \/i. THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END!OF FEERUAEY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOR P A E.T ICULA'E S.B E E II A JSP DBI LL. NATIONAL MART, i COBNEE OF QTTEEN AND. WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING- IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 963 Sc 98 G^TJS.H]i<r STREET..



POULTBY. POULTBY. POULTUY. T. FHEESON-3 POULTRY BAZAAR, THE MARKET, (Corner of Queen and Victoria streets.) T.F. in returning thanks to his numerous • friends and the public in general for their past favors, hopes, by civility.and strict attentioH to business, to merit a continuance of that patronage so liberally besfc6wed for tho last six years. N.B.—Good Poultry of every deicriptibn bought in largo and small quantities. - Licensed Dealer in Game, dead and alive. Poultry dressed on th& shortest notice. ; All orders punctually attended to with despatch. Wanted—2oo Pigeons. Don't forget the address— T. P B. B B S 0• N» POULTEREB, THE MARKET, Corner of Queen and Victoria streets. ! M. S. LEE R~sT~ ACCOtTXTAXT, AITDITOa, AfiBITItATOR,' Ll- CBNSED ViCTUAXLEBB' A GENT, A> TD Hotel Beokkb. 74, QUEEN-S TEE ET, Over tho Office of the D. S. Cross. N.B.—A complote Register kept of all Hotels in tho Market eithor for Sale or to Lai. Companies Books Audited, Estates Wound Up, Valuations made, and Inventories takan with promptitude. NEW ZEALAND STEAM CO¥'FEE MILLS. [Established 1884.] DSIEPHENSON AND CO • Have on hand and for sale : — \'■ Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja,?ft, Native, in bond and duty paid : Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 7lb, 121b,. 141b, 281b, and 501b tins ' '.. •, j i Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in \\b tins and upwards • Peppers, Cajonne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Cowman's ilb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Oroßso & 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 Oarrcway do do do Cinnamon do do dp?. •_• ■•'• '■: Pimento do do do ;. Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fanoy boxes Mixed Spico, in tins, assorted sizes ; . Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Q-round Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lama's, and Colonial • D. STEPHENSON <T CO-i WHOLESALE COPrEE A^33 SPICE MERCHANTS, WTNDHA3I STEEET, iijCSLAisrD. PISHEE & 00.,' r WHOLESALE, Shipping, and :Family Butchem, Queen street, Corner of Darhaiii street, Auckland. Poultry of all kindf dressed to order.' Prime Smoked •Tongueg, Home cured Bacom ■ Cbrned Beef on Sale, in large quantities. N.B.—Dealer in gatne. Live Pheasants forvrardad to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order.- Families waitedon in town or suburbs. /AN SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. : Oatmeal, 501b, 251b. Candlee, F.W. |v Sydney Maize ■' • ■■•;.: --Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) ' Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. •; GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street.



FRED. LOYSEOOK & CO. Will sell, prior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of I SUM ME R DEAP BB V CLOTHING- axd HATS SUM MICE, IMES'SES • PRINTED J-rUSLINS SILK.JACKETS. ~ : , , : . HOSIEItY ' . GLOVSS •;•". '■ Wr . . STAYS, and FANCY GOODS '( ■■: ■ \, ;: .BJ!!LOJr C OST PUICES ! CLE^iitINXJ BAILB • ' ' ;..0P MEN^ .AND". 35OYS' COTHINa, HATS, AND GAPS, AT MOST 'NOUN A L... PEI C E 3.. come early and ; see. ! . Also, . ~,-.. A quantity of ■ Mosquifo Not, very wide, from Bid. per yardr , •:. CITY HALL,; QUEEN STEEET. . ,X> OBEET J. McFAELAND,. C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOE AND LAND " ;AGENT, - « Canada Buildinus,,. .QtUeen .street , " , : : ;,';.'/ ".':. auckland.- . , ' , " ! , : . /^.OP.PBII P L A/JLYE -andiLiTHoaiuPHic iW : Phinxiko cxecnted at tbe' EvENiNa Stab Office. "; ' '' ' . ■ .- ;; ' J......CjA S E: BEG-S' to draw ■ the-: attention: of- Coitutry iSe,ttlcfts and otiicrs, io his Improved Steel Flour Mill. , The object .of. these Mills is to ' Grind- and' Dress Fl'ovtr 'at tire same operation, giving.out First and Second Flour, Sliarps and Bran. Can be wrought by the'hand or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, ,and Colonial Ovens,of ev<:ry description always-on handr ... '"•" J. CAS E, COJINEII OJf WAKB.b'li:ia> jVNU:Anj3K,CIIbsLBIK KTIIEETS. K.B. — J.C. is holder of <a Kirat-olass Pi-izo, awarded.. to him by the' Agricultural Show, for hi# Improved. Steel JJ'lour Mill.- ;-j...,,. .-. ;■ : : ,.. '..■.','■' : * •;,-..; * . EOE NEW TEAE'S aiFTS,, J. '■ M. cLAG TLIj'AW' S ; ..., £2.18^. 6b. J ::," ■ Q-..1 L X; ~:. ,!d ; - R ;:E Sm B. S,' ■'■ - ■'■'■■:i'n';:' I;ll .shades;; '':;; : THE,CHEABEST m.TQW.N. J. M."IcLAC;HtiN, 214, QUEEN STEEET. ■



TfIXPIRATION OF LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. E. W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under: — FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GftENiTHNES'ANR MUSLINS (Now aud choice), At cost prices. LADIES' UNDERDEIICLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. SHEETINGS, TERRY and otubr QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. •FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, every thing for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE axp CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices, FANCY SILK DEESSES, Much under cost prices. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. BOYS1 KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, Below cost prices. MEN'S and BOY!S STAW HATS, &■ :. ■ Is, lid., worth Is. BLACK Sl-LK DRESSES, splendid goods, ■....- .;:: Under importer's prices. HOSIERY and FANCY OOODS, Very cheap. JOSEPHINE KID OXOVES, 2s. Cd. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR . . SOLD BY AUCTION. E. W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite tho United Service Hotel. T ° l c t. OFFICES AND STOEAGE, AT 1, QUEEN-STREET. fi ... , Back Evteancb to Pbemisbs. 'Apply to : , .: HENEY GILFILLAN, .' ■■ s:.--v5 'tu-.i-i!' tt -'■■■ ■■■•■■■ Agenfc' : "Are you in want of Money." LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Corner of Queen and Wellesley streets). IV/rONEYAdvancedoQjewellery.Diamonds, _Lt_L Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. 'The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. . , Fireproof Safes on th& premises for the better security of valuables. MOEEIS MAEKS, PROPRIETOR.



LEWIS BROTHERS ARE XOW LANDING, EX CADUOEUS, 1 f\i) PACKAGES BOOTS AND .L\J^J SHOES, oonsting of— Ladies Rid D.S.E.S., fancy stitched and plain fronts ; Balmorals, Clumps, Levant Men's Emperors, Lace, Balmoral, Half Welling tons Yoiith'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 30 inch Lion Mediums, 33 and 3G inch ■ Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, Wool Twill, Fancy Reps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Rob Roy and Shepherd Plaids Printed Pilot Cloths Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges Ladies' Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, &c. &c, &c. &c. MILLINERY— Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and imtrimmed Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, &c, &.C. CLOTHING— I Men's and Youths' Registered Doe Trousers Fancy Tweed ditto Men's Reversible, Beaver, Sao, 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 Cloth Sacs, Trousers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIERY— Men's Merino, Shetland, and Aloe Half Hase; Striped Merino/Assorted, Ribbed, and Cash mere Half Hose Ladies' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain and Colored Socks, sizes Men's White Lambswool and Brown Cotton Half Hose Lawn and Cambric Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk T. T. Ties i Paper Collars Crimean, Venetian, and Twill Shirts, in Men's Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White raid Blue Blankets, 9}, 101, Hi. Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, Gavour, 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 &0., &C, &C. TO AEEIYE, PER NAOMI, 07 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 141 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— 9}, 10K 11J, and 12J Witney.and Super White, bound and whipped 91 and Hi 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 floods Overskirts Thompson's Patent Ladies' and Gonts' Silk an A' Alpaca 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, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES- Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and oaj» Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware ■ . Vestas, i!so's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Lookim; Glasses , . &c. kc, &c. ''• i 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 4 to (is, 0 to 9s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Boots , Bronze, Kid; Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 207 PACKAGES, in Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing A General Assortment in Alpacas, Dress Stuff 3 . . Ladies' and Girl's Trimmed Hats Umbrellas, Rugs . ' . Blankets, all sizes Men's White Shirts Boys', Youths', and Men'f Crimean Shirts Hard and Soft TwjU 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,sliaK-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, OH Tom Port and Sherry Wines ' Moselle, Bitters ' Bottled Ale and Stout : :..,-, ' Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipds ;pi 1 : Confectionery, Fancy Goods. 3 &<?., &C, ; &C,,,...,,. ■:' . -. ?-,-.•'. " ■■'



TO ALL WHOM IT MA? CONCERN.; WHO desire First-Class Articles at a rea sonable price, %ye hereby inalce known that we have a CHOICE STOCK of GENE EAL GKOCEBIES, selected with great care, BOUGHT EXPRESSLY ■ FOE THE RETAIL TRADE. CouPEisiNa: Pine Light Sugar 0 5 per lb. No. 1 Sugar.. .. .. .. .. 0 5J „ Fine Patna Bice .. 0 3 „ Fine Java Rice .. .. .. ..04 „ Fine Pearl Barley 0 4 ~ Fine Pearl Tapioca 0 6 „ Currants .. .. 0 (5 Corn Flour 0 8 Soap .. .■. ..07 per bar Soap (extra), line large liars .. ..10 „ Jams, in jars .. .. .. .. 0 C.J- per lb. Jams, in lib. tins I. .. .. .. 8 0 per doz, Sperms, full weights , 1 0 per lb. And otheh Articles too numerous to mention. PURE TEAS (NEW SEASON'S), CHOICE QUALITIES. Special al tention ib invited to our Celebrated Teas, which continue te give entire satisfaction. No. 1 Congou Tea .. 2 0 per lb. No. 2 Congou Tea .. 2 0,, No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full flavoured) ..80 „ No. 4 Finest Selected 3 G „ The usual Discount allowed off 0 lbs. of Tea. COFFEE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Also, Fresh and Potted Butter of prime quality, Eggs, Cheese, &c. ; Flour Maize, Bran,. &c. Licensed to sell Kerosene. Quality of all Articles Guaranteed. A Trial will Prove the Fact ! Orders Promptly Executed. G-oods Delivered. tfS* Remember the Address :— FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS. THE PEOPLE'S TEA WABEHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET, (Corner of Wakefield street,) AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 1860. I EETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND, T)EGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the Libeeal Stjppoet he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seten Yeabs, and has much pleasure in offering his 3 T O O lEC OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PEICE, The Balance of which, if not Soed wiTHrn A Reason ale Time, -will be offered' ' to the Trade. •'■ '■ J ; '-." I V THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATF! BOOT AND SHOS w A -?r- < - ttia AND JELLIES, "E. Hifci '' • * '[ i cases Kaspborry Vinegar 4 sacks Blue Boiling Peas 60 eases Apples, Eipstone, Mobs, Cod-. :j ; ling, &c. 10 sacks Gape Barley and Black Oats 1 9 sacks New Gardeu Seeds, Peafl. hit Beans, Parsnip, Lettuce. , ( | To arrm> per Wild Duck, i & White, Red, and Alsike Clover, CowGmss, Canary, Hemp, Rape Grasses, and JXew Garden Seeds, &c>, . ; , . ': H. L IPS CO MB E, 130, QUEEN STKEEf. j