The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 666.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z.

THURSDAY,.FEBRUARY 29,1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



RETIRING FEOM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMA.KER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, TJEGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the Liberal Sttppoet he has re ceived at their hands during a period of .Seven Yeahs, and has much pleasure in offering his STO O X OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold WITHIN a Eeasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STBEBT, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. soete:.shobb; 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 erery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to 4 entertain visitors on the mo3t reasor.abe 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, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen steeet (theee dooes above the bank of new zealand). T? X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions A'j 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 lias been specially recommended by the facility. Homoepathic 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 CJ.n confidently recommend them as being perfectly pure, and prepared according to the rules of the British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. ". (Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D. NOTICE TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC., TOMATOS! TOMATOS! TOMATOS! HORSE EADISH, SMALL PICKLING ONIONS, CHILLIES, AND GARLIC. THE undersigned are Purchasers of Small a* well as Laegke Quantities of the above, afc NELSON, BROWN, & CO.'S SAUCE FACTORY, FOET STEEET. (Two doors from the Custom-house Hotel). SCORIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL FLETCHER is prepared to deliver scoria ash at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish out of yards, drains, 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-closets also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may be left at Sceats' British Hotel. /^WN &ALE— TXTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Mbanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS. No 10, Insurance Buildings*



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCETTS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, TTAS much pleasure in informing the public -*"■- of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP 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 Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flannels at the same low rates. ■•* Paisley Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Crimean Shirtings. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto Eaddermirjater, 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 is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. February 19tb, 1872. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), Mary street, shortland. THHE undersigned takes this oppor ■ JL 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. R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1571. [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- 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 \ip 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 AAA VALENTINES, ±.m\J\J\J Id. each SOO Valentines, 2d. each , 500 „ 3d. each 500 „ Cd. to Is. each •, Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and ' / ( Books of Fate, 3d. .i 94. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each ■n ' Rimmell's Perfumery, Cd.,Bd., and Is. '*/ Pomades, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and M. *? Violet Powder, Id. per packet ' "*• <£ Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, 6d. per box Black Neckties, Cd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. Mens' Socks, 6d. ; Handkercheifs, 6d. Ladies' Stockings, 6d. to Is. Hair Nets, Cd 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. Cd. Rings and Pins, Cd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Od. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Gd. ; Tootli Brushes, Cd. Purses, Cd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, 6d. Corkscrews, (id. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Cd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). ■ Umitm and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities



W. RATTRAY TTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRE3S TRIM 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 sincere 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 SStout, 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 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 iroma, 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 are offered to the Trade. BRIT-ANNIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. npHE Undersigned having been appointed Sole I Ajrent lor 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 i» 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, 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. SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED Adelaide Flour, 2001b., 1001b., 501b. Oatmeal, 501b, 25!b. Brandon's Candles, F.W. Sydney Maize Sugar, Company's No. 1 (Sydney) Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., j Fort street.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FUETHE;R SEDUCTION xisr pbior 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. FOE PARTICULARS SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. eTvaile, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF (JTTEEN AND WYNDEAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING- CARRIED ON AT 96. <3g 98 QJXEEIKr STREET.



FRED. LOVEBOCK & CO. Will sell, prior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus .Stocks of SUMMER DRAP EE V CLOTH I NO- axd HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY GLOVES STAYS, and FANCY QOODS BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE . OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTI-lING-, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PII ICES. |§g° COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, • A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid. per yard. CITT FALL, QUEEN STEEET. "ROBERT J. McFAKLAND, C.E., LICENSED SURVEYOR AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street AUCKLAND. COPPERPLATE and Lithographic PaiNTi^a executed at tbe Evening Stab Office. J. CASE BEGS 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 Oyens of every description always on hand. J. CASE, Cohnkhof Wakefield and Aueiiorojibie 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. FOR NEW YEAE'S GIFTS, .'..., :-,'.'::'■,: BUY ' J. M. McLAOHLAN'S * £218s. 6d. j Q I L X DRESSES, IN AT. L SHADES. ;:• j THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. | J. M. McLACHLAN, \ 214, QUEEN STREET.



T^XPIRATIOK OP LEASE. RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. E. W. DYSON la now offering his Stock as under :— FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. GRINA DINES and MUSLINS (New and choice), At cost prices. LADIES' UNDERDERCLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. SHEETINGS, TERRY and other QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, everything for Infante, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE and CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much under cost prices. LADIES and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, Below cost prices. MEN'S and BOY'S STAW HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. BLACK SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, Under importer's prices. HOSIERY and FANCY GOODS, Vory cheap. JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES, 2s. Od. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD BY AUCTION. R W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. m o let. OFFICES AND STORAGE, AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back E^tbance to Pbemises. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. ... NOW SELLING- CHEAP, 100 '° AS B S APPIES 100 cases Pears 6 oases Onions Fruit by the case, 2*d per lb. AT H. W A T T S }, OBJST SUBSET,



LEWIS BROTHERS AltE XOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, 1 (V) PACKAG-ES BOOTS AND \\J4J 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 3G inch Lion Mediums, 88 and 36 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, AVool 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 Veste Tweed Vests, &c., &c. HOSIERY— Men's Merino, Shetland, and Aloe Half Hose; Striped Merino, Assorted, Ribbed, and Cash mere Half Hose Ladies' AVhite 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 Mens Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White-and Blue Blankets, 01, lOi, U}, Medium Super Striped Rugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— Men's Twill, C.ivour, 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 AA'ines &0., ■ &C, &C. TO ARRIVE, PER NAOMI, 97 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES, in Gent's Almas, AVatertights, Half AVellingtons, 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, AVatertight, Half Wellington and Kid Uppers Slippros, assorted 141 PACKAGES DRAPERY- Black and Colored French Merinos Satteen Cloth, Marl Repps, Victoria Camlets Skirtings, Alpacas, AVinseys, Cloakings Shepherd's Plaid, AVaterproof Tweed Victoria Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings BLANKETS— 9}, 10}, 11}, and 12} AVitney and Super AVhita' • 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 Oversklrts 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 Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS— Alpine, Enfleld, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours CloJ:h 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. &0., &C. PER WILD DUCK. 74 TRUNKS, in Men's E. S. Half AA rellingtons, and Lace Boots Boy's and Youth's Lace Boots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots i to Cs, 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 Assortment in Alpacas, Dress Stuffs Ladies' and Girl's Trimmed Hats Umbrellas, Rugs Blankets, all sizes Men's AVhite 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, fie. Teas, boxes,f'half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom Port and Slierry AVines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &c\, &c, &c.



£5,000! £5,000! £5,000 ! FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. TO BE SOLD AT COST PBICE, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. BJUHBTT & LIVY TTAVINa PUKCHASED those CENT* EAL 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 ! EVERT ARTICLE REDUCED. Storekeepers, Coasters ajid Families, will find it greatly to their ad vantage by calling at BARNETT & LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE, 201, QUEEN-STREET, 20f> (N"ext to the Theatbe Royal). jgg" We beg to remind tho public that this is a GENUINE SALE and. no PUFF, in order to open our New Premises with era ENTIRE NEW STOCK ALFRED ALEX, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. (From Messrs. Ridley aud Sons, Manufacturing "Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work manlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. ——— Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 215, QUEEX STREET, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to AVilliaras's Dispensary. IMPORTANT NOTICE. rTiHE most inveterate case of Biarrhcca, _L Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dr. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti» cholera Powders, as prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! JUST RECEIVED, per Overland Mails, via Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES. PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, AT KEANE & JENKINSON'S PLASTERERS,. ETC., VICTORIA STEBET, EAST. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Stkeet. nnH"E undersigned has always on hand :■—■ X First-class Potatoes, Fruit, .&a, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of OitANaES and Aprils on band,. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. U.B. —All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H, OANHA.M.