The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 660.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OP AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, I I AS 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 G-QODS. A large stook of WiNOEYd 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 EEPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING AETICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Clotli ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kiddermirister, 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 ah early inspection as he is determined to clear out at vei-y Low Prices to meet the times. February 19tb, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL • (Q.O.K), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. rpHE undersigned takes this oppor •A- 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, A]e and Stout, of the choicest ! brands in stock. Good accommodation for a few Boarders. Daily papers filed. R. Q. 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 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. rj.ENTLEMBN'S CLOTHINQ V-A 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. 1 finn VALENTINES, JLm\J\JyJ id. each SOO Valentines, 2d. each 500 „ 3d. each 500 „ 6d. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each ■ ■ Rimmell's Perfumery, Cd., Bd., and Is. Pomades, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet Powder, Id. per packet : • Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Cd. per box Black Neckties, Cd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Mens' Socks, Gd. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to Is. Hair Nets, Sd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, Cd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. 6d. Rings and Pins, Gd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brushes, Gd. Purses, 6d. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Cd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Gd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). Hawkere and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATEB, ( BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, X)EGS to return his sincere thanks tj his friends and the public generally, for the Libeeaij Support he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Years, and ha 3 much pleasure in offering his S T O G lEC OT? BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within a Keasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, 'AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. r~R OBERT J. McFARLAND, C.E.. JLv LICENSED SURVEYOE AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street, AUCKLAND. SOETH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHAEF. 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 eyery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands- The Billiard Boom ia fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (theee doors above the bank of new zealand). I|>X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions v of Homoeopathic 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. Horncepathic 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 British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. " (Signed) F. A. Habtmann, M.D." FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Street. rriHE undersigned has always on hand :— _I_ 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. OANHAM. MESSRS V W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddlers and Haewess Makebs, BEG to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Me. 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, X 5 4, Queen Stbebt.



W. KATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP BLACK AND COLOKED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS KEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES REAL WHITE MALTESE LACE 3 REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. BLiCK AND COLORED KID GrLOYE3. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HO OP E E AN D C 0,, Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years; also to inform thorn that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and.- Stout, they have just completed a. new model Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors arc anxious to maintain and extend the good 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 invalids. The XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal terms ars offered to the Trade. Bit IT, ANN I A 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. BY ATT, care of Mr. F. Smith, Bootmaker, Queen street. TO BE LET, : mHOSE Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The situation is one of the best in the city. • ; Apply to F. L. PRIME. Or, T. H. HALL. r\N 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.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FURTHER REDUCTION X2nT PBIOE. THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF FEBRUARY, when the balance of Stock remaining on hand will he Sold in Trade Lots, by Tender or otherwise. FOR PARTIC'ULAES SEE HANDBILL. : S. &J. JL YAILB, NATIONAL MART, CORNEE OF QUEEN AND WYNDIIAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 .& 98 Q^TJEEIT STREET.



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. Will sell, pfior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of SUMMER DRAPEEY CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and FANCY GOODS BELOW COST PRICES' CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTHING-, HATS, AND CAPS, ' AT MOST NOMINAL PII ICES. Ifiir come ea.blt.aitd see. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid, per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. TO LET. ...... ■ f ■■ ■ HpHOSE Commodious premises at present occupied by Messrs.- Baenett & Levy, the NOTED RED. HOUSE. For particulars npplr on the premises. BEGrS to draw the attention of Country Settlers and others; to his Improved Steel Flour Mill; ; .The object of--these Mills is to . Grind and Dresa Klour at the same operation, jiving out First and Second Flour, Sharps and Bran. Jan be wrought by the hand or any other power. Also, Manufacturer of Plain Mills, for Grinding only, md Colonial Ovens of every description always on land. ' '*'; • : • ■ ■ . J. OAS E, 3ORNEII 0 P WAKEPIELD AND ABEIICr-OMBUS STREETS, N.B.—J.C. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded ;o him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. : « ! FOE NEW YEAE'S aiFTS, , J. M. McLAOHIiAN?S ~, ,v£2lBS. 63>. I , ' v 1.,. ; ■■■■■.} '>;b it; ■■■ t ;•■'■■■ ■" i! •r.ji! ...--.. q I L:! X ; DUE S S B S, THE CHEAPEST. IN TOWN, j J. M; ;J']VrbL:A"'CffL AN, 214, QUEEN STREET.



£5,000 ! £5,000 ! £5,000 ! FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF GROCERIES PROVISIONS. TO BE SOLD AT COST PRICE/ NOTICE OF REMOVAL. . " TTAVIJNra PURCHASED those CENT* KAL PEEMISES next to the Southern Cross Office, will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE of these well bought Groceries, at COST PEICE, PEEVIOUS TO BE MOVING. NO PRICE LIST! EYEEY AETICLE 'EEDUCED. Storekeepers, Coasters and Families, will find it greatly to their ad- " vantage by calling at BAENETT & LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE, 204,. QUEEN-STEEET, ,206 (Next to the Theatee Eo'tal). . '• .■ '. ■", ~~ ■ • '. . IfST We beg to rerniud the public that ' this is a GENUINE SALE and uo PUFF, in order to open our Now Premises with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK NOW SELLING CHEAP, 2QQ CASE S APPLES 100 cases Pears ( ~ 6 oases Onions Fruit by the case, 2|d-per lb. ■;■;,: ' AT I H. WATTS', ■ Q-EEY STBBBT.



LEWIS BROTHERS ARE NOW LANDINC), EX OADTJCETJS, 1 f\£) PACKAG-ES BOOTS AND WJ A 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 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 DRAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Lion Mediums, 33 and 30 mcli 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 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, Trousers 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 and Colored Socks, sizes Men's AVhite 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, 01, 101, Hi. Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland-and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, Cavour, 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 &C, &0., &c. T 0 AEEIYE, 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— 91, 10J, Hi, and 121 Witney and Super White, bound and whipped Q\ and Hi Blue Blankets Horse Rngs,_ Austrian Quilts Striped alLover Blankets Carriage Rug*S Felt Squares, all sizes MILLINERY, UNDER-CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS Ladies', Maids v and. Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Vejvet, Straw and Felt Hats, all latest fashions:' .' ■'« Mantles, Feathers . ■, Ladies' and Maids' tjnderclothing " 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; White and Lanib^wool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes ■■' ' ','* "." Children's Fancy Colored SpcKs, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS— ' -v * 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 Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, .250'sj-Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses . .....; . &c. . ' &c, &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 Os, 0 to 9s, and 10 to 13s Kid and Leather Boots Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257, PACKAGES, in / Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing 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,i'half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom , PorWwid Sherry Wines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and-Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes . Confectionery, Fancy Goods. ■"•'i-<iiV-'t **■'■ iri 't■'•■■''!'l'lT' !::■■'■■; , 'ii-



J. COSGRAVE & CO. WILL HOLD A CHEAP SALE :•' OP DRAPERY & CLOTHING EOE FOURTEEN DAYS. T^HET have a tremendous lot of Bargains to offer the Public, consisting of— DBESS GOODS TBINTS PRfNTtD MUSLINS GRENADINES CALICOES SHEETINGS TOWELLING &C, &c, ... &C. Also, AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-, SHIRTS, HATS, CAPS, &c,, &c, &c, WHICH WILL BE CLEARED OUT REGARD. LESS OF COST. In order tc close the Season. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 17; &W Purchasers are invited to call soon. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE ON SALE, EX CADTJOETJS and late arrivals, Rice, 561b. bags, 1 ewfc. kegß Sardines, \ and i boxes_ Split Peas, 1 cwt. kegs * Patent Groats _ Mixed Pickles Salad Oil, pints and i pints Castor Oil c Anchovy Sauce Light Thumb Blue ''■■■-: Currants, 1 cwt. casea Candles Corn Mour—Munn's, Bwmn's Jujubes, 71b. tins Starch—Column's White Cocoa and Chocolate—Epp's, Taylor's Candied Lemon Peel Muscatel Raisins «. . ' / Barcelona Nuts >■■;:>..'> . : : >f Rennets, English Dried Maize Tobacco, 10's, Nary Teas, chests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents, for Munn's Com Flour, Neal's Sauces,. Pickles, and Chutney, Napier Soaps. B. TONKS & CO. SUMMER FASH 10 N| THE MISSES MILNE 1 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 TrimV mings. 37, WYNDEAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! fej TUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, tr vi& Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed -•■ ;.', New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. E. BAIED, J . VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT-. .LAND CEMENT, ;:' EEANB & JENKIN.SON'ti « PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STREET, EAST. , ;T JAMES BUTCHEE, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods -cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast suppmed. JT ONS O N GARL 10 X , • Shabebbokee, . Shortland street, Auckland. cjoir Established 1866: .'' _,\ u 'j AD. McTAVISH & Co# • Agbnts, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and »t Coromandol.