The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 648.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1872,

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



"R OBEET J. C McFABLAND, C.E., JLY> LICENSED SURVEYOE AND LAND AGENT, Canada Buildings, Queen street, AUCKLAND. ■ QUEEN STEEET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS & GO. CLEAEING-OUT SUMMER STOCK AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. mHE ABOVE NOTICE is deemed sufficient WITHOUT QUOTATIONS OF PRICES, which are often calculated to mislead the pur» chaser. WE MEAN TO GIVE SEVERAL BARGAINS. A Lot of MENS1 BOYS' AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, TO BE CLEARED OUT AT A VERY LOW PRICE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN STEEET, Near the Savings' Bank.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. f^\ ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by the resignation of Heney W. Faenali. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. WAIKATO ELECTORAL DISTRICT. T O TII E ELECT 0R S. /^ENTLEMEX, —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, be. 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 IS, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours :--From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING VJ 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.



H. WATT GENEBAL DEALEB, JUNCTION OF GREY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE-Good Salt Butter, 3d. 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 8(1. per lb. ; Is. s£d. by the tin of 71b. The best Pickles, Is. per bottle Castor Oil, 8d ; pints, Is. Salad Oil, 0d ; pints, Is. 2d. or 12s. per dozen Shop Twine, Is. 4d. per lb. Colman's Starch, (id. perlb. Blue, lOd. per lb. Morton's Salmon, Is. 3d. per tin Sardines, M. ; Bs. per dozen The best Bottled Vinegar, Is. ; 10s. per dozen Curry, lOd. per bottle Fine Salt, 71bs. for Gd. Black Lead, Cd. per lb. Bath Bricks, 2d. each Brown Windsor Soap, sd. per packet of 3 cakes ~ .isiiing i. V.i.-.iiffcOrt per dozen packets Sir William Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid, for taking away all kinds of unpleasant smells or for sick 4 > WV-1' S > Onty ls- I'"" bottle i«s Superior Fluid Magnesia, 2s. quart bottle doiSrßacon, Sd. perlb. Hams, Is. per lb. 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, od. and Is. each, or 9s. per dozen Violet Powders, Sd. per dozen packets Soda, I'd. per lb. Whiting, lid. 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, 2Vd. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2£d. per lb. or olbs. for Is; Flour, slbs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d.



aOE TII SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHABF. THE FERRY STEAMEKS call at the wharf every halt-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 e\ery comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Eoom ia fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13th January, 1872. J. A. POND, HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, G3, Queen street (three doors above THE BANK OF New" ZEALAND). 17 X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions JV 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. Homeopathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of the best quality, and External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. Homoeopathic Medicines in every form and fittenua 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 lias 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. Haetsiann, M.D." FEUIT AND POTATOE STOEE, High Stbebt. fTIHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at. the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Oranges and Apples on hand. G-oods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. , §fo2Sei3efivered free of charge. Terms: Cash. H. CANHAM.



GENEKAL DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSO N TTJEGS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, lie lias 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 <.; oods at a great reduction. ■ ■ R. W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN STREET, CORNEIt OF WELLESLEY STREET. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. 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 Wines and Spirits, Ale and Stout, of the choicest brands in stock. .Good accommodation for a few Boarders Daily papers filed. tt> k , , o * Xl G' SELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871.



VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, Queen-stbeet. 1 nnO 'VALENTINES, .A »\J \J \J .1 d,' each ;<OO Valentines) 2d. each 500 ~ 3d, each 500 ... 'id. to Is. each jp^ •-""~ Dreai.u,, :y;ci'>j/{, t A;~->sulutiruiif, Copy Song, and .- 'Hooks of Fate,3d. ■ • • /Now Sheet Songs, "d. each Eißrmeira Perfumery, Gd., Bd., and Is. I Pomades, Bd. to Is.; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. 4 j Violet Powder, Id. per packet '.+ Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Cd. per box 1 Black Neckties, Gd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. C.Mens' Socks, Cd. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. r~ Ladies' Stockings, (id. 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. Cd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Gd. 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. Cd. • Children's Socks, 3d. to Sd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). . , Hawkers and. Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities' to retail.



MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddiees and Habness Makebs, BEG to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Mb. 1 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. I W. S. JONES, SADDLEE & HARNESS .MAKER, 15 4, Queen Street.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FUETHER REDUCTION zisr pbioe. 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 PARTICULAES SEE HANDBILL. s. & j. rTyaxle, NATIONAL MART, CORNEE OF (JTTEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OE MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 & 98 QTJEEISr STIR/lEIET. SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH MORB V' 8 , N •* 156, Q, XT IE IE IST STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLEAR OFF^ SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. ILd each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from Is. lid. | Cashmere Hoods, from 3s. 6d. Bimjoxs, Flowers, Feathers, and F.vxcr Goods, — All Half Price ! Ladies' Chemises, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from 3s. lid. ~ Drawers ~ 2s. (id. ~ Muslin do-, ~ ss. lid. „ Skirts . „ 2s. lid. ~ Crinolines ~ 2s. lid. Ladies' White Lustre Jackets, Highly Trimmed ... ... 7s. G<l. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price ! !! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac .Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ~, ... ___ __ Qs. \}<J. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ~, ~, >ti ~, it< _ 4, S- n^ Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, ii( <t j s n^ ~ Mohair Jackets... ... ... , ... ~, ... iti ltl ti< m i - \]& m ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, „, #i> iti 4 3i n^ Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... .., ... ._, 4 3# xJcl. With a variety of other G-oods for Ladies' and CmijDitEN's Wear, all at Half Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! MOEEY'S, 15 0, QUEEN STREET. P.S.—Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



TO BE LET, mHOSE Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The situation is one of the. be?t in the city. Apply to F. L. PRIME. Or, T. 11. HALL. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL, Furniture, and Stock. inoTrade 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 Land Agents, 49, Quee i street. None but principals treated with. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. fIIHE Undersigned having been appointed JL Sole Agent in Auckland province, for; Jafc&^g^W^iftcasg^^StfJaferi^s to call the attention of Fimilies, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Drssmakers to the same, and respectfully solids their favours. The excellence of these Machines, which are bo well known ii; the Colonies, needs no com ment ; each Mathine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cdton thread can be used to make its beautifui and perfect lockstitch. PBICES. • Family Machines complete, with extras from 10 guineas. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland. street, Auckland. N.B, —Repair! executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, and bobbins always on hand. IMPOBTANT NOTICE. rpHE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, X Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Da. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti^choleba Powders, as prepared and sold by H. BRJTTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. j



SU M iSI ERDRB SS E S AN n DIIA PER V, CLOTHINO, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. THE LEA.SE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when lie purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PRICE, And all other (foods at an Immense.Reduction. Come Early and Secure 1' UNHEARD OF BAEGAINS; R. W. D V S*o N, 230, QtJEEN, STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel. NOTICE. fTIHE undersigned, having taken the -■- premises lately occupied by Messrs. LYELL BROS., DURHAM STREET, are now prepared to supply the public with WHITSON'S CELEBRATED ALES AND STOUT, at the Lowest Possibib Cash Prices. BURNS & RULE, BOTTLERS, B TO.



SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! SELLING OF F!M H. FUGATE T) EING ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Bega to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that he has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIS ENOKMOUS STOCK - ;-. v%- OP 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 OP MARCH, As the Property is LET, and possession to be given in ONE MONTH FROM DATE. THE PBEMJKES OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. Note tUe Address: — H. FUG ATE, - 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATBE ROYAL. February 1, 1871.



RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATEE, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, T>EGS to return his sincere thanks to Iris Mends and the public generally, for the Liberal Support he has re ceived at. their hands during a period of Seven Years, and has much pleasure in offering his STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold WITHIK a ReasonaiA 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,



A POTHECAEIES 1 HALL, X3L , . G. SYDNEY SMITH, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, 220, QUEEN STREET, Tiiree Doors Below the City Hall, G-.S.S. 'specially calls attention to the following Specific Remedies :— SMITH'S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged, by all who have tried it to be a, Safe, Prompt, and Effective Remedy. SMIT H'S ANTIBILIOUS AND L".VER PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Imparities, SMITH'S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. . SMITH'S RENOWNED DIARRHCEA iND DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable "Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH.



SUMIEE FASHIONS. THE MISSES 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" nrings. 37, WY^DHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! ! TqST "SECEIVED,~per Overla"nd~Maii9™ f} via Suez, New Cabbage Seed New Cauliflower Seed New Brocoli Seed New Savoy Seed New Brussels Sprouts Seeds. R. BAIB.D, VICTORIA SEED STORES, TOBACCOS. ON SALE, Pocket Pieces Aromatic and Dark, Cavendish, 12's. E. & H. ISAACS, Fort street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T WATSON, Boot and Shoe Makor, • Shortland-stroet, wishes to inform his numerous'customers and the public generally that he has removed six doors Jower down the Orescent. . NOTICE OF REMOVAL. EMILLtiK, "BOOTMAKEB, begs to • inform the public that he has removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wlaarf, nesttoMi'. Compton, Grocer.