The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 641.]

AUCKLAND, F.Z. : WEDNESDAY, JANUAEY 31, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. /^ ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Henry W. Fabnaix. "Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Cundidafce, Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. WAIKATO ELECTORAL' DISTRICT. TO THE ELECTORS. /^\ ENTLEMEN, —Having been requested VJT by a number of settlers interested in the Waikato, to allow myself to become a Candidate for the representation of your Electoral District, I have great pleasure in placing my services at your disposal. My interests are identical with your own. My best attention will, therefore, bo given to the consideration of those questions which more directly concern you. Should you honour me with, your confi - dence by electing me as your representative, I will go into the Assembly free from any party bias, pledged only to use my best ex ertions to secure the peace and prosperity of the colony in general, and of the Waikato in particular. . I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM JACKSON. Auckland, January 24, 1872. [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. 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. Ladjes and Gentlemen waited on for orders by leaving their address. Blankets Scoured at 2s. per pair. Sheep Skins Cured and Cleaned, or Dyed. H, WATTS, 0-ENEEAL DEALEE, JTJKCTION <OT GREY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE—Good Salt Butter, Bd. per lb ; Dripping, 4d. per lb ; Cheese, 4d per lb; Good Lime Juice, Bd. per quart, 2s 3d per gallon—a good summer drink for children this hot weather, and the water scarce and bad. Mustard, Is. per lb., or lOd. by the 71b. tin Lemon Peel, Is Bd. per lb. ; Is. s£d. by the tin of 71b. The best Pickles, Is. per bottle Castor Oil, 8d ; pints, Is. Salad Oil, 9d; pints, Is. 2d. or 12s. per dozen Shop Twine, Is. 4d. per lb. Colman's Starch, Cd. perlb. Blue, lOd. per lb. Morton's Salmon, Is. 3d. per tin Sardines, 9d. ; Bs. per dozen The best Bottled Vinegar, Is. ; 10s. per dozen Curry, lOd. per bottle Fine Salt, 71bs. for 6d. • Black Lead, 6d. per lb. Bath Bricks, 2d. each Brown Windsor Soap, sd. per packet of 3 cakes Good Tea, 2s. 6d. perlb. Washing Powder, lOd. per dozen packets Sir William Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid, for taking away all kinds of unpleasant smells or for sick rooms, only Is. per bottle Kruse's Superior Fluid Magnesia, 2s. quart bottle Good Bacon, Bd. per lb. Hams, Is. per Ib. 800 dozen Oranges, Is. 3d. per dozen, or 8s 4d per 100 Oranges Cocoanuts, 2d. and 3d. each, or Is. 0. per dozen Apples, sd. per lb. Pears, 4d. per lb. 200 Mutton Hams, 9d. and Is. each, or 9*. per dozen Violet Powders, Bd. per dozen packets Soda, lid. per lb. Whiting, l^d. per lb. Hops, Is. per lb. And a variety of articles too numerous to mention. Notice that all articles sold by H.W. not approved of, the money will be returned, but no credit given. Good Fresh Butter wanted. Onions, 2Jd. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2Jd. per Ib. or 51bs. for Is; Flour, 51bs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, QITEEN-STBEET. 1 CiCiCi VALENTINES, J-)\J\J\J Id. each 500 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 la. Men s Socks, Od. ; Handkercheifs, 6d. Lad W Stockings, Cd. to Is. Haif :Tets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boo*cAaces, 4d. to Cd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, t.l>Ho Is. A,;■ '-Jnd Earrings, 6d. per pair Sii !; Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. Rii Pins, 6d. Bla "r -rooches, Is. and Is. Cd. Blac.\^arrings, Is. Hair Brashes, Is. Cd. Combs, 6d. ; Tooth Brushes, Gd. Purses, Cd. 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. 6d. Children's Cocks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WIL I/I-A MS, (LATE H. WATTS). Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! 4 H. ATKINS WILL SELL DURING- THE h : : ' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWER PRICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, TXTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Fbeb and without Chabge for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they may select, of not less value than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, and Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Eubbish, neither will other Goo3b be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, SOU) AT THE VBBITIOWEBT PBIOB IN AUCKLAND. N.B. —These Discount Gooda are freely offered as an expression of the appreciation by H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN.



GENEEAL DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON T>EGS 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, Corker of Wehesley street. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.0.E.), i MARY STREET, SHORTL AND. THHE undersigned takes this oppoi'- JL tunity of informing hii 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. Dtiily papers filed. 1 R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871, ■



■ ■ ■' ■ , ' '" J' ■ ■.'■■■/ .".■;•■•; RE L I NsijI SHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKSIIF THE SALE. FFETHEE REDUCTION , 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■HANI) BIL L. I - , . S. &J. iTVAILE; 'v ;;• ~^ .-' L, : ... national Mart, CORNER OF QUEEN ANQ'wYNDHAM: STi&ETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARBIEI) ON AT 96 «Sc-98 G^TXEJEIN: STREET. : ■ 'i "■' SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH AT MORB V ' S , 156, Q, TT IE lEG IsT STBEBT. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO^LEAR OFF SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. lid each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from 4s. lid. [ Cashmere Hoods, from 3 S . 6d. , Eibbons, Flowers, Feathers, and Fancy Goods, — All Half Price! Ladies' Chemises, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Prinl Skirts, from 3 3 . Hd. ~ Drawers ~ 2s. Gd. ~ Muslin do., ~ , ss. lid.' „ Skirts „ 2s- Hd- ~ Crinolines ~ 2s lid Ladies' White Lustre Jackets, Etchlt Trimmed 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (i Qb. 4£d. 600 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... >#> /j, a> nd # Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... i## i ß# n$ „ Mohair Jackets.., ... ~, . ... ... ... ... ... ... jj jj^ ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... <# 4 9> xid." Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4, 3< ild, "With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Children's "Wear, all at Half Price ! ! "l FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MOEEY'S, 156, QUEEN STREET. P.S.— Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



BOSEBANK NURSERY, Foot of Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBERRY GARDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begs to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will be no disappoint ments, aa occurred last season, in the Bupply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation of visitors. A.GOLDIE, EOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE, SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. fIiHE Undersigned having been appointed JL Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. The excellence of these Machines, whioh are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment j each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock-stitch. ■ IBICES. 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. TO BE LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed House, with all convenience, in Pitt street, : SAMUEL COCHRANE& SON. AD. McTAVISH & CO., • Shaeebrokers and Genebal Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland.



I I SUMMER DRESSES AND DRAPERY, i CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. I ______ THE LEASE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PEI OE, 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, 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposito the United Service Hotel. NOTICE. rilHB undersigned, having taken the 'premises lately occupied by Messrs. LYELL BEOS., DURHAM STREET, are now prepared to supply the public with WHJTSON'S CELEBRATED ALES AND STOUT, at the Lowest Possible Cash Pbioes. BURNS & RULE, * BOTTLERS, ETC.



I; : * NO MISEITS!!! SAMUEL COOMBES T>EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his 1 TAILORING DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly as to demand more room and more minute attention thau hitherto, he has taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engagoa renaDle ana Fashionable Cutters, and added to his etaff ot workmen, he is now in a position to TURK OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMiLL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. COOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good customers are not compell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.B.—ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.



DEVONPOKT DISTRICT SCHOOL. THE ANNUAL MEETING of House holders will be held ia the School Boom on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the 31st inst., at 7 o'clock, for the election of a Sohool Committee for the current year. J". N. CROMBIE, Chairman. January 25 th, 1872. SYMONDS STREET." MISS ANSTIE'S School for Young Ladies will RE-OPEN on WEDNESDAY, January 31. MR3. J. GORRIE'S Pupils willre-assem. ble on MONDAY, sth February^ 70' *Earangahape Road, Newton. AUCKLAND C.OLIEfIB. Studies will be resumed on Wednesday, 24th instant. Resident Mastees : . Mr. J. McVey Bairrl, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting- Mastees : Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing?, Pianoforte ; Sergeaot-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly; in advance) : Under 9 years of age ... £1 la. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c, 2s. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. ••;;-., ;■ | The Principal will be at home Every After* nbon'from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal, j ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOESON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES.! A DVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, -£*- French, Logic, Algebra, and tha higher branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few' Boarders. C. B. ANDREW, 8.A., j :. Head Master. ■ladies? nc\T.i.v.aiATv. snuooL k HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION, ; WeLLESIEY STEEET, AUCKLAND. Principal: Mrs. Colciough. MRS. COLCL OUG H, A Student from Queen's College, London, and a First-class Certificated Teacher under the Auckland Board of Education, HAS opened this School with the view of placing a sound and thorough English Education within the reach of all girls. There have been so many complaints of the superficial education that girls usually receive, that she hopes her efforts to supply the want by opening a school in which solid useful knowledge will be the first care, will receive the support of the public, She has secured the large Hall of the Association, one of the largest, best ventilated, and central rooms in Auckland ; and will endeavour, by strict atten tion, mental and moral culture, to make her School a success. The system-of tuition is that pursued with such good results ia the Ladies' Colleges in England, and the principle of the large State Schools in the United States —that system Tvhich'depends mainly on viva voce teaching, and escliews the obselete classics of a bygone day, using only the moat modern and authentic School Books. Lectures on all useful.subjects will com prise part of the course. Needlework, especially plain needlework, will be taught thoroughly. 5"o Balls or Parties will be given t a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms: —£1 Is per quarter, payable ia advance. Accomplishments, extra. /"\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, five. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street. SUMMEE FASHIONS. THE Missis MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Headdresses, 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* mings. 37, WYNDHAM STEEET, Corner of Albert-street. JSOKTH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHAEF. TTIHE 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 exery 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 Alcock's best tables. E, HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872,