The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 662.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : SATURDAY, FEBKUAEY 24, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, TXAS much pleasure in informing the public -*-*- of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, 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 Bianketß 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 Kidderrmnister, 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 . J.S. invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. . SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MAEY STKEET, SHOETLAND. 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. Wine* 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. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours :—Prom 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 PLACE, QtTEEN-STBEET. 1 f\nn VALENTINES, A.m\J\JyJ Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d: each 500 „ 3d. each 500 „ 6d. to Is. each 1 Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each t Rimmell's Perfumery, 6d., Bd., and Is. 1 Pomades, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. {#' "Violet Powder, Id. per packet x Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, 6d. per box Black Neckties, 6d.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Hens' Socks, 6d. ; Handkercheifs, 6d. Ladies' Stockings, 6d. to Is. - Hair Nets, 6d to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to 6d. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, .;. . ."; 4d. tO IS. . : Assorted Earrings, 6d. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. 6d. Rings and Pins, 6d. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. 6d. : Combs, 6d. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, 6d. to Is.; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, 6d. Corkscrew*, 6d. to 9d.; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. 6d. ; Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boyi' Caps, 1». ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS), ' Pawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND, BEGS to return his sincere thanks tj his friends and the public generally, for the Libebal Sitppoet he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Yeaks, and has much pleasure in offering his stock: OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of whioh, if not Sold within a Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. » O E T II SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES* WHARF. mHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the _L wharf every half-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 eTery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the moat reasonabe 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, HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (theee dooes above the bank of new zealand). EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions of Homceopathic 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 every 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 Brjtish Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. "(Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D." NOTICE TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC., •TOMATOS! TOMATOS! TOMATOS! HOESE RADISH, SMALL PICKLING ONIONS, CHILLIES, AND GARLIC. fTTHE undersigned are Purchasers of Small X as well as Labqe Quantities of the above, at NELSON, BROWN, & CO.'S SAUCE1 FACTORY, FOET STEEET. (Two doors from the Custom-house Hotel). SCORIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL FLETCHEB is prepared to deliver scoria ash at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish out of yards, draini, and wells, and perform all other work of a similar kind on such terms as may be agreed upon; Night-soil and the contents of earth-cloaeti also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may be left at Sceats' British Hotel. ' i XTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias >,ii i Just-in-Times Otagos. | I. PHILLIPS. JTo 10, Insurance Buildings;



W. KATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT 0 F BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES ULAUK AKJJ uouoivni> i>nt«r, r^», T ., MINGS KEAL 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. HOOPER AND CO., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return lincere 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 anew model Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improrement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales ami Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brew*. 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 i) ivalids. The XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will bo an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No, 3, Liberal, terms are offered to the Trade, BRITANNIA 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 ments 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, HpHOSE Desirable PKEMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The situation is one of the best in the city. ;. Applj to F. L. PRIME. Or,' T.H. HALL.. ryt SALE BY THE UNDERSIGrNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. ; Oatmeal, 501b, 251b.. :. Brandon'a Candles, F.W. Sydney Maize ■ , v : Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) : Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, five. ■ GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street,



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKSJF THE SALE. FURTHER REDUCTION iisr price, 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. FOR PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. rTyaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STEEETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 Sc 98 Q,UJHK!^T STREET.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. Will sell, prior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of SUMMER DRAPERY CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES ; PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STATS, and FANCY GOODS BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTIIING, ■ HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PRICES. Igg^ 3 COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, vary wide, from B£d. per ynvd. CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. TJOBEET J. McFAELAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street AUCKLAND. /COPPERPLATE and Lithogbaphic Pkinting executed at the Evening Stab Office. J. CASE BEG-S to draw the attention of Country Settlers and others, to his Improved Steel Flour Mill. The object of these Mills is to Grind and Dress 'Flour at the same operation, giving out First and Second Flour, Sharps and Bran. Can bo wrought by: the hand or. any other.power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, ana Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. J. CASE, Corner op Wakefield and Abercrombie streets. N.B. J.C. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. ; FOE, NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, : . BUY J. M. McLAOHLAN'S 8; I'L X;' ;:h DRE SSE iS, :: :^M-:ATJL';' SfflDißS.^1- | THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN.; oolc] biii; tmui'ix) wfc-ptt-j-.ini ■ * %U, QTJEEN STEEET.



£5,000! £5,000 ! £5,000 ! FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. TO BE SOLD AT •COST PBIOE, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. BAStpETX % IMWY TTAVING PURCHASED those CENT* SAL PREMISES next to the Southern Cross Office, will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE of these well bought Groceries, at COST PRICE, PREVIOUS TO REMOVING. NO PRICE LIST! EVEEY AETICLE REDUCED. Storekeepers, Coasters and Families, will find it greatly to their ad vantage by calling at EAUNETT & LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE, 201/ QUEEN-STEEET, 20G (Next to the Theathe Royal). ': (g° Wobcg to remind the public that ' this is a G-ENUINE SALE and no PUFF, in order to open our New Premises with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK. ■ ■:■';■ •• ■• ■ ' ' , • : :■:-.:'•; Oi i : ~• i ■:>.;iii'jyi ■ , ■:■ ■■■ :■■■ • -■ ; '• ■ '■ . NOW SELLING CHEAP, -1 f\f\ CASE S APPLES 100 cases Pears h ,j.- ii j • a i J 6 cases Onions < - », ; j ~••:; . , ,; m Fruit by Ihe case, 2Jd per lb. P AT [liioi .H; f^Af^SV Gbey Stbbet.



LEWIS BROTHERS ARE NOW .LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1 H9 PACKAG-ES BOOTS AND A-\Jj£j 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 I 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 DRAPEIIY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 3G 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. kc, &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 Cloth Sacs, Troxisers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIERY— 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 Men's Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, o\, 10.1, 11}, Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, Cavour, Alpine, Wive, Brims, Kos suth and Alma Hats Cloth Caps, all sorts SUNDRIES- Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Gig, Cart, and Buggy- Harness Assorted Horse Brushes Chamois Skins • EnCTavinsrs, Looking Glasses, Purses Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &0., &C, &O. TO ARRIVE, 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 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— 01, 10}, 111, and* 12J 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 Alpaca Umbrellas HOSIERY- . Aloe, Shetland, Merino, Knit, Military, Army, and Brown Cotton Half Hose Ladies' Striped, AVlute and Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS—. Alpine, Enfteld, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Annas, Wire 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, 250's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses . &c. to., . &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 4 to Gs, G to 9s, and 10 to 13slvidand Leather Boots : "Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257 PACKAGES, in Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing i 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,Phalf-chests, and .chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old lorn . [j. Port and Sherry Wines . Moselhvßitters Bottled Ale and Stout. Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy. Goods. £c. ? &c., &c. .-. ■■■•) y/< .:. ■ ~



J. COSGRAVE & CO. WILL HOXD A CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING FOE EOTTETEEN DAYS, f fTIHEY have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer the Public, consisting of— DRESS GOODS PRINTS : ."■• PRINTED MUSLTNS GRENADINES CALICOES SHEETINGS ■ ■ ■. ■ ■ . ; j ' TOWELLING • &0., &c,, &c, ______ r', i i Also, AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY .'.[':?, of ;.-"■ I MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-, SHIETS, HATS, CAPS, $ &c,, &c, &c;, ' WHICH WILL BE CLEARED OUT REGARD. LESS OF COST. In order to close the Season. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 11. ggT Purohasers are invited to call soon, • ,» : ■■;■.■'. W - ■■.'■ 'T B. TONES & CO. .'!.) HAVE ON SALE, EX CADUOEIJS and late arrivals, .:'..« ■Rice, 561b. bags, 1 ewfc. kegs SovJiaoo, J and i_boxea __ _ "*. ■ Salad Oil, pints and i pints ~ Castor Oil Anchovy Sauce Light Thumb Blue Currants, 1 cwt. cases Candles Corn Flour—Munn's, Brown's Jujubes, 71b. tins '.'■} Starch—Colman's White Cocoa and Chocolate—:Epp's, Taylor's Candied Lemon Peel Muscatel Raisins • Barcelona Nuts ■•■:.. : - v Eennets, English Dried Maize [ "■*'_ -'xt'iad Tobacco, 10's, Navy -..•.': ,n<>\ Teas, chests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents for Munn's Corn Flour, Neal's Sauces, Pickles, arid Chutney, Napier Soaps. '~. '■'■'.'. ".■•■..,' .•■■••'■'.' B. TONKS & Ca- SUMM £ E PAS HI 0 _>t?S. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable 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 . ... ' ■.■i'.'.-c-y A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimi mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREE '■% Corner of Albert-street. ; '.';.! NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS !J! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed .iy aH New Cauliflower Seed - New Brocoli Seed . New Savoy Seed;'.' ' : ■■~' -iV-o New Brussels Sprouts Seeds.^ r c. BAiBD, ',;;■" VICTORIA SEED STORES. ;. PORTLAND CEMEN^ WHITE'S and other Brands: of PORT LAND CEMENT, KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS, ETC, ; :' ■VICTOEI A S X REE T, EAS TJ ', i '. . . .'..•... '■;:. i , ;.-. ■. , Eii H FRUIT AND PQTATOE STORED High Steebt. - ii .; fIIHE undersigned ias) always on hand:—» 1 First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &0., at the lowest market prices. A'fine lot of Ouan&es and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods pareKased -St the /^bovo Store delivered free of charge. A: D;i McT;A VO>S F &;^© 0., . • Agents, 42, Queer street, Auckland, and ft Ooromaadol,