The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 696.]

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : FRIDAY, APEJ.L 5, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



IMPERATIVE SAM OP LADIES' -v AND J CHILDRENS READY-MADE DRESSES, &c, &c, &c.; LAJDIES' & CHILDKENS Underclothing, &c, &c, &c. 3 In Consequence of Positive!// Metiring from Business, J. MOREY 5 T>EGS to inform purchasers that the UNDERMENTIONED GOODS WILL BE CLEAEED OFF, REGARDLESS OF COST THIS DAY FOR BARGAINS! Ladies' Chemises ... from ... 2s 6d Ladie:' Night, Dresses from ... 5s 6d Ladies' Drawers ... from ... 2s 3d , Childrens' do . : . from ... Is lid Infants' Shirts ... from ... Os lOd Slip Bodices from ... Is lid Infants' Hoods ... from ~, Is lid Ladies'Longcloth Skirts from ... 2s lid Ladies' Necked .Skirts from ... 3S lid Lot Children's Braided Pellises' from ... 7.S lid Lot Holland an 1 Dia per Pinafores ... from ... Is lid Lot Ladies' Dresses 'and Skii-ts... ... from ... 7s lid Lot Print Skirts ... from ... 3s lid HATS. RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, &0. , Sec. , &?•> TO BE CLEARED OFF. 14 DAYS ONLY. J. MOREY, ' "" 156, QUEEN STREET; - - *-• Lease, Good-Will, and Ml/i>u/s, FOR SALE. W. J3 E A L, miNSMITH and New and Second-hand J_ Bookseller. Circulating Library. Books Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A. Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellesley street East, next Dyson's. Tjl L WIN B. DIOKSON, JLU LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Laud Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vatles' Buildings, Wyjjdham street. T7ICKEES & DA VIES, V LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. No, 7, Insurance Buildings. J MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, • Victoria street. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. JAMES BUTCHER, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \J and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JTOUSON GARL IC X , • Sharebroker, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866. X AMB'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. J. CRAIG; lilOR WARDING AGENT, 1 CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. WJ. HU N T AND CO. • .Auditors, Mining- Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbeet. AD. McTAVISH & CO., • Agents, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and at Coromaudol. [a caed.] * CHARLES PALMER, Draughtsman. Office:—Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED,REPAIRED, and KJ PRESSED, at HARWOOD'S, TAILOR, Fbom Melbouene, 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed.



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND ANI CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230,.QUEEN STREET TTAS raucln pleasure in informing the publii "■' *■ of Auckland and its vicinity, that h( 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 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 Kiddermicister, 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. invite 3an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at vei'y Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872. ALFRED ALET, 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, Queen street, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STREET, SHORTLAND. HPHE undersigned takes this oppoi- 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 1,1871. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, J-REY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, THAMES. Office Hours:—From 8 a.m. to Sp.ni. W. EDGAR, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN'S .CLOTHING- Renovated, or Dyed, well pressed i 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. REMUERA 'BUSES. miME TABLE. Fbom Auckland. Fbom Remueha. 8 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. ! Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fbom Auckland. Feom Remueea. j 1 p.m. 1.45 p.m. f W. OEOWTHER. {



POtfLTItY. POULTJIY. POULTRY. T. FBUESO^'S ;, POULTRY BAZAAR, THE MARKET, (Corner of. Queen and Yictoyi'a' streets.) TF. in returning thanks to his numerous c friends and the public in general for their past favors, hopes, by civility and strict attention to business, to merit a continuance Of that patronage so liberally bestowed for the last six years. N.B.—Good Poultry of every description bought in large and small quantities. Licensed Dealer in Game, dead iinl alive. "" ■Pouttry-tTressßct'-eir the-nhortvaffftaotioo.-- —•'- • All orders punctually attended to with desp \tcb. Wanted—2oo Pigeons. Don't forget the address — T. PREESOK, POULTERER, THE MARKET, Corner of Queen aud Victoria streets. M. S. LEEE S. Accountant, Auditor, Arbitrator, Li censed Victuallers' Agent, and Hotel* Beokeb. 74, QUEEN-STREET, Over the Office of the D. S. Cross. N.B. —A complete Register kept of all Hotels in the Market either for Sale or to Let. Companies Books Audited, Estates Wound Up, Valuations made, and Inventories taken with promptitude.



NEW ZEALAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DSIEPHENSON AND CO • Have on hand and for sale : — Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja wa, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 12lb, 141b, 281b, and 50lb tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in \\b tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colernan's ilb, lib, and 71b tins j Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's i and Bengal, in i4b and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Q-inger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fan3y boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted Bizes Essence of Lemoa and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WTNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale, in large quantities. 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. 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 (Syriney) Bone Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. GEORGE THORNE & CO., Fort street.



8 i I -'' ■. f S. & J. R. VAILE'S STOCK OP MEN^S AND BOYS' CLOTHING IS REMOVED From 9G and OS, Queen street, ' . TO THE CORNER OF QUEEN AND STREETS. { I '. • ■- / ■ --—-.-- ....... ,



FRED. LOVERQCK & GO. "Will sell, prior to Stook-taluug, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stocks of j SUMMEB i DRAPERY CLOTHING and HATS SUMMER DRESSES PRINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY/ GLOVES f.' FANCY GOODS BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' COTIIING-, HATS, AND CAPS, AT MOST NOMINAL PJiICES. Efiir COME EARLY AND SEE. Also, A quantity of Mosquito Net, very wide, from Bid. per yard. CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET.



"VTORWTCJLI UNION LIFE INSUTUUiCE SOCIETY. CiriTAii, £2,300,000 ; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION HIKE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion io GEO. S. GKAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile'a Buildings. 8n O 1131 T S II CO Mat w. t>. ni -a t. INSUKaxNUB COMPANY. Capital-ONE MILLION STERLING. Tlie Shaveholdora numher about 500, most of whom aro both wealthy and influen tial. Losses under.policies issuer! by the Com pany will have prompt attention. Payments in cash, here or at home at the option of the assured. Claims arising from explosion of gas in buildings on which the Company hava Insurances will bo admitted. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The rates of premium have been calculated with great care; th?y will be fonnd both moderate and equitable, and will in most cases compare favourably with those of other offices. The Life Funds are kept in every way distinct from those of the Free Branch. Agents : PREECE AND GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. TO LAND, ex 'naomi' Aisri! 'wild DrcK:' QA CASES tCOLMAN'S WHITE OU STARCH 10 cases Column's Suporilno Mustard 20 cases Windsor Blue 50 drums Boiled Oil 50 drums Raw Oil 10 casks Linseed Oil 80 cases Baisins 40 cases Pultanas 40 barrels Currants 20 cases Salmon 20 cases Lobsters 10 cases Candied Peel 20 cases Cornflour 20 boxes Tobacco 11 cases Taylor Brothers' Cocoa 10 cases Taylor Brothers' Chocolate 10 cases Soap Powders 20 kegs Wire Nails, l£in., 2iin. 300 boxes Candles 40 cases Salad Oil, half^pinfc3 25 cases Pickles, warranted 20 cases Red Herrings 50 cases Ginger Wine 5 quarter-casks Ginger Wine 10 casks Blacking 10 cases Blacking 20 barrels Split Peas 20 hogsheads Eum 10 quartnr-casks Hennessy's Brandy 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy 10 quarter-casks Martell's Brandy 100 cases Mar toll's Brandy. OWEN & G-BAKAM. SUMMEE FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE 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 Trim* mings. 37, WYNTDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. T ADlE3'and GENTLEMEN'S VISITING CARDS Printed on fche SiiOBTEST Notice, at the Eyentng. Stab Office.



J. CASE 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 Dress Flour at the same operation, giving 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, and Colonial Ovens of every description always on hand. J. CASE, CoRNEii of WakefieliD and Aeehchombie streets. 3ST.I3.—J.C. is holder of a First-class Prize, awarded to him by the Agricultural Show, for his Improved Steel Flour Mill. PORTLAND CEMENT. Just Arrived, ex Naomi, A SUPERIOR SHIPMENT of PORT LAND CEMENT, best Brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STEEET EAST. i FOB NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, BUY J. M. McLAOIILAN'S £218«. 6b. QILK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLAOHLAN, 214, QUEEN STEEET.



LEWIS BROTHERS AJIE NOW LANDING, EX CADUCEUS, ] H9 PACKAGES BOOTS AND .L\Jj£l SHOES, consting of— Ladies Rid D.S.E.S., fancy stitched and plain fronts; Balmorals, Clumps, Levant Men's Emperors, Lace, Balmoral, Half Welling tons Youth's Kail Boots Maids' and Children's, a general assortment Men's Albert Slippers 'Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers Ladies' and Men's Uppers 1157 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Rifle Mediums, 33 and 30 inch Lion Mediums, 33aud30incb 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 White 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, 9i, 10}, 11},. 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 Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Bags, Pocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines TO AEEI YE, • PER NAOMI, 97 TRUCKS 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— 9}, 10}, IU, and 12} Witnoy and Super White, bound and whipped 9} and 11} Blue Blankets liorse 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 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 Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS— 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 Brushos Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, 250's, 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 6s, 0 to 9s, andlO 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,%alf-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom Port and Sherry Wines Moselle. Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &C, &C, ifcc.



TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. WHO desire Pirst-Clas3 Articles at a rea sonable price, -we hereby make known that we have a CHOICE STOCK of GENE RAL GROCERIES, selected with great care, BOUGHT EXPRESSLY FOIt THE RETAIL TRADE. COMPHISING : Fine Light Sugar 0 /> per lb. No. 1 Sugar 0 fiJ- „ Fine Patna Rice 0 3 „ Fine Java Rice *. .... ..0 4 ~ Fine Pearl Barley.. .. .. ..0 4 ~ Fine Pearl Tapioca .. .. .. 0 G „ Currants .. .. .. .. .. 0 G „ Corn Flour 0 3 Soap 0 7 per bar Soap (extra), fine large bars .. ..10 „ .lams, in jars 0 6$ per lb. Jams, in lib. tins SO per cloz., Sperms, full weights 1 0 per lb. Ani> other Articles too numerous to mention- PURE TEAS (NEW SEASON'S), CHOICE QUALITIES. Special a( tention is invited to our Celebrated Teas, which continue te give entire satisfaction. No. 1 Congou Tea 2 0 per lb. No. 2 Congou Tea 2 C „ No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full flavoured) ..30 „ No. 4 Finest Selected 3 G ~ The usual Discount allowed off C lbs. of Tea. COFFEE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Also, Fresh and Potted Butter of prime qualify, Eggs, Cheese, &c. ; Flour Maize, Bran, &c. Licensed to sell Kerosene. Quality of all Articles Gttaeaitteed. A Trial will Prove the Fact ! Orders Promptly Executed. G-oods Delivered. iW Remember the Address : — FRENCH & CO., FAMILY GROCERS. THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET, (Corner or WAxmpxaao stmeeijj AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 1860. RETIRING FROM THE BOOT BUSINESS. J. CATER, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, T)EGS to return his sincere thanks tj ia friends and the public generally, for the Libe3Ali Support ho has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Years, and has much pleasure in offering his S T O O' 'IK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE, The Balance of whioh, if not SoiiD withik A E.easonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PREMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 130, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. : i ! , ,a? r ■ NEW JAMS, SEEDS, &c. • : .-,;. Ex Bella Mauy, A O CASES NEW SEASON'S JAMS tt)^J AND JELLIES, "E. Lipacombe " 7 cases Raspberry Vinegar 4 sacks Blue Boiling Pea 3 60 cases Apples, Eip3tone, Mobs, Cod ling, &c. 10 sacks Cape Barley and Black Oats 9 sacks New Garden Seeds, Peas,- Beans, Parsnip. Lettuce. To arrive per Wild Duck, White, Red, and Alsike Clover, Cow Grass, Canary, Hemp, Bape Grasses, and New Garden Seeds, &c. H. LIPSCOMBE, 430, QUEEN STREET.