The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 653.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY,-FEBRUARY I_, 1872

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



WAIKATO ELECTORAL DISTRICT To Patrick Leslie, Esq., and the othe Gentlemen signing the requisition. /GENTLEMEN",—In reply to the requisi vJT tion signed, by yourself and two hundre< other electoi'3 of the above District, request ing me to allow myseif to be nominated t< represent you in the General Assembly, unc pledging yourselves to use yourbestendeavour to ensure my return, I beg to offer you mj sincere thanks and place my services at you] disposal. Having already at the solicitation o several influential" Gentlemen come forward as a candidate for the representation of youi District, lam glad to find that in doing so 1 met with the approval of so large a number oi the Electors. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, February Bth, 1872. TO THE ELECTOES OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. /GENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of youi electoral district ia the General Assembly by the resignation of Henry W. Farnall. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conciuct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN .SHEEHAN. W. EATTKAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT k 0 F BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS EEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLACK AND COLORED KID GLOVES. S~\B 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 OP AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GREY STEEET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours:—From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. pENTLEMEN'S OLOTHING v^ 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, Queen-street. i nnn valentines, J.m\J\jyJ Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 ~ 3d. each 500 „ od. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Rimmell's Perfumery, od., Sd., and Is. Pomades, Bd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. \ riolet Powder, Id. per packet ■ - >-•' 'Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Cd. per box ■ n *"J Black Neckties, Gd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. ''fMens' Socks, Cd. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. -b<'' Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to Is. Hair Nets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to is. Assorted Earrings, Gd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Rings and Pins, Cd. . Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Gd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, .Is. Cd. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, Gd. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to Od. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Gd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Sd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, 3d. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). J Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



• ~R OBEET J. McFAELAND, C.E., t LICENSED SIJBVEYOE AND LAND AGENT, Cais tada Buildings, Queen street, :j AUCKLAND. o i I QUEEN STREET HOUSE. f _______ . i [ R. B. SHALDERS & CO. CLEARING-OUT SUMMER STOCK AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. npHE ABOVE NOTICE is deemed sufficient > WITHOUT QUOTATIONS OF PRICES, which are ofteu calculated to mislead the pur - chaser. A large lot of Remnants to be Sold, at Exceedingly Low Prices. WE MEAN TO O-IYE 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 Savinos' Bank. JN OET IT SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES* WHAEF. mHE FERRY STEAMERS call at the JL 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 prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Room ia fitted with one of Alcocli's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three dooes above the bank of new zealand). 17 X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions Xl* of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to ii Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homeopathic 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 suflicient 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) F. A. Hartmann, M.D." FRUIT AND POTATOE STOEE, High Steeet. THE undersigned has always on hand :— First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oranges 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, Saddleks and Harness TVTakebs, BEG- to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, 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, SADDLES & HARNESS MAKER, 15 4, Queen; Steeet,



GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON BEGS 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 all 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 Wei.lf.nley street. SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. rpHE LEASE of the undersigned JL 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. Come Early and Secure UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, For no reasonable offer will be refused. R. W. DYSON, 280, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.0.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. TPHE 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. K. G. BELLERS, Proprietor.. December 1,1871.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKSJF THE SALE. FUETHER" REDUCTION i__t pricb. THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OP FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will be Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOE PAETICTJLAES SEE HANDBILL. S&r T "P 'XT A TT 17 NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYN.DJIAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING OAURIED ON AT 96 &c 98 Q,TJJEBI^r STREET.



TO BE LET, mHOSE Desirable PEEIIISE3, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. Tlio situation is one of the best in the city. Apply to P. L. PRIME. Or, T. 11. HALL. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL, Furniture, and Stock™ imTradc 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 Lund Agents, 49, Quce 1 street. Nono but principals treated with. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. THE Undersigned havi7ig been appointed J Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Drossmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of theso Machines, which are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment ; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cof.tou thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfeel lock stitch. PRICES. 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. rf IHE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, _L Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dk. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti-ciioleba Powders, as prepared and sold by H. BRIT TAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. J. CA S E 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 be wrought by the hand or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. J. CASE, Corner of Wakkfiecd and Abercbombie streets, N.B.—J.C. is holder of a First-class I'rizo, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his ] mproved Steel Flour Mill. LANDING- ex 'CADITCEUS' AND 'E E X N D A L E. "I (T\ CASES LEA AND PERRIN'S ±U SAUCE. 1 case assorted Shop Twine 25 barrels new Patras Currants 40 Mats Dates 10 cases Valencia "Raisins 20 cases D. and M. Paste Blacking 6 cases Tartario Acid 2 do Cream of Tartar 100 casks Washing Soda 50 kegs Carbonate of Soda 10 Drums Caustic Soda. H. B. MORTON.



| CHEAP PRINTING. I CHEAP PRINTING! j CHEAP PRINTING! ' PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH, AT THE EVENING STIR O -J 1 IF 7 I C JED, WYND H AM STREET.



{ SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! SELLING OF FH! H. FUGATE 7} EING ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, r Begs to intimate to hi 3 Customers and the Public, that he has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENOEMOUS 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, and possession to be given in' ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PREMISES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. Note the Address :— BL FUGATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATRE HOYAL. '-*ro February 1, 1871. . jOn , / '"'" -■.■■'•■'



/"VRCULIRS, Bill Heads, Business Caeds, Posters, &c, Executed on the SiroBTEST Notice, at the Evening Stab Office. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Ovarlaud Mails, via, Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Broeoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seed?. E, BA.IE.D, VICTORIA SEED STORES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T WATSON, Boot and Shoe Mater, • Shortland-streefc, wishes to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that he has removed six doors lower down tho 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. SUMMEB FASHIONS. 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 A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trim* rnings. 37, WYNDHAM STEEET, Corner of Albert-street. RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPOETEE, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, T)EGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the Libebal Sttppoet he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Yeaes, and has much pleasure in offering his STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within1 a Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPOETEE, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. A POTH EC ABIES' HALL. G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 220, QUEEN S.TEEET, Tiibeb Doors Below the CiTir Hall. G. S. S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Eemerties :— S M I T ll' S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried :t to be a Safe, Prompt, and Effective .Remedy. ,-■ SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LWEB PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Impurities. SMITH'S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which arft admitted to,.be incomparable for Ti i,, i» —Silk ariu ™_tu.. Xntbußi, J£~ „ 21—Coat 1375E— ~ - 24—Jacket and Trousers 3772 „ . 25—Press Piece of Merino 3774.L M . 25—Coat 3776_ „ 25—Jacket and Cap 3888—Noveraber4—Silk Dress. x t x v K-n ja, 1, a. o'I'KEET, &*■*-*_■ x.