Printed and published by the proprietors, George McCuhagui Reed, of City Koad, and Henry Bbett, of Jertnyn street, «t their Printing Office, Wyndham street, ift the city of Auckland, New Zealand.-^ Thursday, February 1, 1872.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1872

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MASONIC HOTEL, DBVONPOET, NOETH SHORE, TJKDBK THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. BROWi FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the we«jk or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOE MUTUAL~~LIFE ASSTJE ANCE &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board op Directors. Hon C J Pharazyn, Esq, M L C, Chair man Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq, MHR, Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, M H R The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, M H R Auditors. Thomas Buchanan, Esq Joe Dr&nsfield, Esq 'Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now established, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be hud, on application to any of the agents, or at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland — Henry GiuiliLan, 7, Q.ueen street. if- Medical Referee— T. B. Kendeedine, Snrgeon. JAMES QLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he irusts, will secure a fair share of public patronage, in quantities'of not less than two gallons : — WINES— Port and Sherry, 255, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19a to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21a per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22s 6d per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s per gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove the advantages offered by James Oidham, High street, Auckland: P.S.—Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND AND ITS VICINITY. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. MUST EEALISE. J. SMITH, BEING determined to clear out the whole of his NEW SUMMER STOCK, will make a GREAT SACRIFICE, Being obliged to make room for further large shipments, now on the way direct from LONDON AND MANCHESTER. Customers will see at once, by an inspection, the immense reduction everything has un dergone. The public, having known J.S.s dislike to advertisements or puffs of any description, will need no further invitation. j. smlth, 23 0, QUEEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. NEY/ ZEALAND STEAM COPPEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DSIEPHENSON AND CO • Have on band and for sale :— Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jara, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, lib, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in ilb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, L oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Cowman's Jib, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets £srowr.oat, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in fcins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spico, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSOK & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WXSTDHAJa; SJBEET, AUCKLAND,



I T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78, QUEEN STREET, BEGS to inform his customers and the public generally that he has just received A. LARGE SHIPMENT OF S (JMMER BOOTS, Consisting of— LADIES' KID BOOTS; various kinds, from 7s 6d LADIES' CASHMERE BOOTS LADIES' CANVAS SLIPPERS, elastic fronts LADIES' SCOTCH WEB SLIPPERS GIBL'S KID BOOTS CHILDRENS' FANCY PATENT ELAS TIC BOOTS The whole of which (together with the other stock) will be sold at extremely LOW PRICES, to meet the times. N.B.—All kinds of Boots made to order on the premises, on shortest notice, at lowest possible price. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, 78 QUEEN STREET. TEAS! TEAS! ! TEAS !! ! JAMES OLD HAM TT EREBY informs his customers and the J fl_ public that he can now supply them with NEW SEASON TEAS 1871, 1872, CHEAPER THAN EVER, viz. — Common Congou, Is. 9s. per lb, Good Congou, 2s. per lb. Fine Kaiaow, 2s. 6d. per lb. Very Best, 2e. 9d. per lb. TEA, WINE, AND SPIRIT STORE HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR NEW TEAR'S GIFTS, BUY J. M. McLACHLAN'S £2 18s. 6d. O I L X DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET. HENRI HARDINGTON, BAZAAR YARDS, AUCKLAND, On the occasion of withrdawing his Omnibusses from the Auckland and Howick Road, begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of the latter district for past favors. H. H. also begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga, and his friends and the public generally, for the very cordial support he has hitherto received on the Onehunga Road, and trust 3 still to receive a continuance of that support. The Bazaar Royal Mail Coaches Time Table. Leaving Aixckland— Leaving Onehunga— 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 12 noon 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Sundays. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Special Coaches await the arrival of steamers. Livery and Bait Stables at Auckland and Onehunga. Horses bought and sold on commission. Coaches can be always had at night on the arrival of steamers at Onehunga to proceed with passengers to Auckland. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor. FRUIT AND POTATOE STOEE, High Steeet. fTIHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c, at the lowest market prices. A fine lot of Obanghes and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. i Terms: Cash. J H. OANHAM.



WATER FREE ! "VTTE have been requested to intimate that the following -wells have been kindly placed at the service of the public during the continuance of the drought. Mr. Clare's, Ireland street, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay Mr. Baird'e, Auckland College Mr. Layers', Wyndham street j entrance, Mill's Lane. CHEAP PRINTING. « CHEAP PRINTING! CHEAP PRINTING! ♦ PRINTING OP EVERY DESCRIPTION EXECUTED WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH, AT THE EVENING STIR OIF W I OE, WYNDHAM STREET. THE FAVOURITE FAMILY MACHINE LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. THE attention of Families wanting a good and cheap Shuttle Machine is called to inspect the shipment just arrived, and on sale at the Undersigned. For simplicity, dura bility, and beauty, they are second to none. Stitch alike on both sides; can be operated by a child, and are particularly adapted for all family sewing and dress>making; will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and bind. Price, with extras complete, ready for working, 8 pounds. EDWD. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins, springs, and oil on hand.



THE CHEAP OUTFITTING EMPORIUM FOR ALL CLASSES, NEXT THE THEATRE EOYAL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. « J. LEY V TTTISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE IN WANT OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, COMBINED WITH CHEAPNESS, jThat he has Just Opened out a choice lot of GALATEA JACKETS, PAGET COATS, SACK & WALKING COATS, Trousers and Vests, I both single and double-breasted, to match, in all materials for the coming Season. CHILDREN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' SUITS, In all the newest styles, and all at Prices to Meefe^he Times. All descriptions of Tailoring, Cleaning, Altering, Repairing, etc., done on the Premises. Iggp* Note the Addeess : — J. LEVY, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, Next the Theatre Royal, Queen street, Auckland.



BOTTLES BOTTLES!! BOTTLES!!! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedell & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. /SIA nCid T0 LEND, in sums of oWIUjUuU £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street, JAMES BUTCHEK, /"BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \J and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JTONSON GARLICK, • Shabebbokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. TDURKE'S OTAGO BREWERY. XXX Ale, in barrels, kilderkins, and bottle XXX Stout in bottle Ex Keera, On Sale by WILLIAMS & CO., Queen street. • BY APPOINTMENT TO His Eoyai. Highness the Duke op Edinbubgh and His Excellency Sic G. F. Bowen. E. H. BAETLETT, PHOTOGEAPHEE, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. T^ELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY AND U SUBURBS. (Loose or in bags) AT EEDUCED EATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen street. December 4,1871 PAPEEHANING-S, OILS, Colors, Window Glass, Glass Shades, Brushes, and all kinds of painters' materials. 25,000 feet Gilt and Stained Picture Frame and Room Moulding, from 2d per foot. To arrive per ' Chile* and ' City of Auckland,' 6 cases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c VICTOBI A- STBEET. Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows* viz : At the Coal Yard, screened Coal 24s per ton Unscreened do 22s „ Slack do 17s „ From the hulk Cantero 20s ~ By order of the Directors. J A GILFILLAN, Secretary. BONES! BONES!! BONES!! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. S E A-B A THING. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from tto dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on all Bides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmer. Tickets for .one year £1 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A single bath £0 0 3 An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sundays excepted. For tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 08, Queen street.



GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and V,; PRESSED, at HAEWOOD'S, TAILOR, Fbom Melbouene, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. uMITH AND HiaaiNS, T A I L O E S, WYND HA M STREET. NOTICE. MR. T. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dontist, desires to inform his Friends and Patients that he will be absent from Auckland for three weeks from this date. January 17, 1872. [a caed.] CHARLES PALMER, Dbattghtsman. Office : —Top of Shortland street. N.B.—Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. NOTICE. "VTIGHTM 4.N.—A. FLETCHER begs to ll inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symonds street. J. CEAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. SWETE, SCOTT, & CO., QHAREBROKERS, Commission Agents, O &c, Vulcan Lane, Auckland ; and at Owen street, Grahamstown, Thames. \ W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, Queen-Stbeet. FISHEE & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Durham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon, N.B. —Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. THE AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTURER 168, QUEEN-STREET, opposite the Old Market Place. (XN SALE— XTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonian Bright Smiles Tookeys Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles Central Italys Thames Gas Shares Auckland ditto Bank N Z ditto W. J. HUNT & CO., Sharebrokers. 50, Queen street. r\N &ALE— TTTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS, Sharebrolrer. No 10, Insurance Buildings;



VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN bo had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. (K3F*SENT TO ALL PABTS OF NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life. The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working Classes: . , L . 1 All transactions, and powers of attorney, and other documents, are free of Stamp Duty and all other taxation. 2 No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the days of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. C. Residence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money- Order Office. 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2,000 from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which are duly invested at compound interest, at any time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured. The fullest information can lie obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. QUEEN-STREET WHARF. E. MOO EE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. The Public and Shipping- Supplied with Wines and Spieits of First Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Torn Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling v . Walker's English Ginger Wine' Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quaits Australian White aud Red Wine BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon; in bottle, 9s 66. per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks. R.M. has on Bale a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. CHAELES SUTTON, SODA-WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Eden Cbescent. Gingeb Wine, Quinine Wine, Sabsapabilla, Everything made on the premises. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS ! DRAWN FROM THE GENUINE American Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the U.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND f 11HE Drinks manufactured by this famed -L. apparatus are extensively used through* out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, the Marble Fountain supply ing seven different flavoured Drinks. The above being now in working order the pro prietor solicits the patronage of the Auckland public j and from the high estimation in which it is held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in thia city. Drawn cold and sparkling from the Fountain, AT THREEPENCE PER GLASS. The proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian Houae, Wharf, where the public would do well to give the same a trial, as such cool and lefreshing Drinks cannot be purchased in ony other part of Auckland. The drinks are made from the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine Cream. The cream oan be flavoured to suit the most fastidious taste. Note the Address— U.S.N.Z. & A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY ONE SHILLING.



NOW LANDING, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, BY THE UNDER SIGNED. fcf\ CASES CURRANTS OU 2 tons Loaf Sugar > ' Teas, ex Taipicg, chests and Lobsters, Sardines, -J-'s and -k's White Lead, in 281b and Ift tins j Lownde's Rum, 30 op s Booth's Old Tom " c Geneva, JDKZ Sultana Raisins, Eleme Pickles, Mustard 50 kegs Wire Nails, 2\ and 1-Jin. OWEN & G-EAHAM. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIEIT STOEE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors frotfi Wellesley-street, Auckland. LIST OF PRICES:— Australian Wines.' White Vejdeilho ... ... 2 6perbotllo Red Muscat|l ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamonds ;V Port and Cos,ens' Single (4, q ,j 0 Diamond Sherry, excel- \ lent dinnor wines ) Port and Sherry—pints ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry---very do superior ... ••■ 5 0 . do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage JB5l " ... I .... 5 0 do Btjlk-Spikit's. Hennessy'3 Pale and Dark .Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Green]ee anl Colvill's Cam belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin ..; Whisky 4 0 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old 'lorn, —best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Rum ... 40 do Assorted half-bottles of the above ... ... ... 2 0 do Jamaica Rum, —2nd quality 3 0 do Case Spirits. De Laage, Fils & Co, Cognac pint flasks... ... ... 3 0 do ; Martell's and Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 6 do Dunville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Bernard's Old Tom 4 0 do Gin, JDKZ 5 0 do Do, small 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps... ... ... 2 6 do Wines in Case. Champagne Wo 2 ... ... 6 0 do Do do, small ... ... 3 0 do Claret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bt-rnard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Townsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 1 0 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 3d per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pint 3, Is per bottle, or 113 per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits can bo obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Orders accompanied with Poat-ofllce orders punctually attended to. TERMS:—STRICTLY CASH. THISTLE WHOLESALE AND BETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOKE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. DABBY IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a choice SELECTION OP SUPERIOB POETS, SHEBBIES, and Adelaide WINES ; also, Verdeilho and Aus» tralian Ports, which he intends to ofl'er at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Peices for Cash: LIST OE PRICES. Per Bottle. S. D.- Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Da.-k Brandy 4 0 Greenless and Colville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky ... : 3 6 Dunville's Whisky ... 3 6 West India Rum 8 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine ... 3 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. G-EOTINE BSANDS. Per bottle. s d Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 0 Martell's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, lai'ge ... ... ... 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom; Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 Dunville's Whiskey ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne, No 2 pints ~, .... 3 0 Champagnej Jacqueson's ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St Julien ■ .. 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... .. 5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials ... ... 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys soly f pc gallon; overproof, warranted the mjjt, \* a from bonded store. *icfc.) Assorted cases of the above mad** wt families and pic-nic parties. . { Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TEEMS: STEICTLY CASH.