The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 669.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY



JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHN SMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, HAS inuc'.i pleasure in informing the public of Auckland and its vicinity, that he hfi9 Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard ; ditto by the dress ; also, a large Stock of New acd Choice Dress Material, HOSIERY HABERDASHERY MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock of WiNCEYd in all shade 9) 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 Ceimean Shietixgs. THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS EEPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto KiddernairJster, Brussels Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Ruga 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 19th, 1872. ft SALUTATION HOTEL (Q.C.E.), MARY STBEET, SHOETLAND. npHE 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 E. 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. E. G. BELLEES, Proprietor. December 1,1871. [Established, A.D., 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, GEEY STREET, AND 13, SHOETLAND STEEET, AND SHOETLAND, 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 Eepaired. 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. ALPEED ALEY, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. TV'n Messrs. Eidley aud Sons, Manufacturing ■" "Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) Offi/'fERY description of English and Foreign TQh Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Eepaired at jjjihortest notice and reasonable price, in a werk iwlike manner. •^yjiwellery Made and Eepaired. _ work clone 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. 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. BAIB.D, j VICTORIA SEED STOKES, F



SELLING OFE! SELLING OFF!! SELLING OF F!!! H. FUGATE T>EING- ABOUT TO RELINQUISH HIS BOOT & SHOE BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, Begs to intimate to his Customers and the Public, that he has now COMMENCED THE SALE OF HIB ENORMOUS STOCK 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 OF MARCH, As the Property is LET, and possession to be given in ONE MONTH FROM DATE. 1 * THE PREMISES OPPOSITE THE BANE OF NEW ZEALAND, TO LET. 1 Note the Address :— H. FUGATE, 181, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE THEATRE EOYAL.' February 1, 1871.



W. RATTRAY tTAS JUST OPENED, BY THE MAIL, A. CHOICE ASSORTMENT O F BLACK AND COLORED SILK FRINGES BLACK AND COLORED DRESS TRIM MINGS iEAL BLACK MALTESE LACES iEAL WHITE MALTESE LACES REAL HONITON AND MALTESE COLLARS, ETC. 3LA.CK AND COLORED KID O-LOVE3. GOLDEN CROWN StEAtf BREWERY, «, CORNER OP WELLESLEY AND BAEEi STREETS, AUCKLAND. HOOPER AND Oi Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers. &a, bf eturn sincere thanks to the public for tlieir patrc * \} luring the last two years ; also to inform them ' n order to meet the growing demand for their ,nd Stout, they hare just completed a new m< iteam Brewery, in which every modern and scien mprorement is adopted, thus placing them i >o»ition to supply customers with Ales and Stt vhich, for strength, flavour, and excellence of qua? :an only be equalled by the most celebrated BtoQo Jrews. The proprietors are determined to maint; ,nd extend the high reputation tlieir brands alrea> )oasess in the market, and for that purpose use on he finest quality English Malt and Hop. They wl n future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX md XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, o ijjreeable flavour and aroma, to resemblo Bass's No. 2\' his Ale is especially prepared for family use, and as .n agreeable tonic for invalids. The XX X will be a ' trong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an ixtra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal erms are offered to the Trade. BRITANNIA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. rHE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent tor the above Company's Machines, begs o inform the Public that a CONSIGNMENT is IHORTLY EXPECTED. " The Britannia " is guaran eed to be Equal, if not Superior, to any Machine Ter offered to the public, while its really handsome tand, and reasonable price, offer additional induce ment* to purchasers. The Company's "Tom Hood" land Machine is allowed to be the gem of all Hand lachines. Commissions executed for Tailors and (ootmakers at moderate rates. Communications for the present to be addressed :— !. BYATT, care of Mr. P. Smith, Bootmaker, Queen treet. TO BE LET, TIHOSE Desirable PREMISES, 44, Queen treet, opposite the Insurance Buildings. The ituation is one of the beat in the city. Apply to F. L. PRIxME. Or, T. H. HALL. 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) Bono Dust, Sydney No. 1, fine. aEOBG® THORNE & CO., Fort street;.



FRED. LOVEROCR & CO. Will soil, prior to Stock-taking, at an IMMENSE SACRIFICE, Their surplus Stoek3 of SUMMER DEAP EE V CLOTHING axd HATS SUMMER DRESSES PEINTED MUSLINS SILK JACKETS HOSIERY" GLOVES' STA-Y-K, and V"- --• - FANCY GOODS BELOW COST PRICES! CLEARING SALE OF j MEN'S AND BOYS' COTHING-, HATS, AND CAPS, - AT MOST ...r ~-..., L pjbice S. SGCJ ■•''■"'' OAKTi?:. £2,300,000; Sgt .:>'■ Tto ' ■■"*'■ hobtctcs fxtot ani* i^s&tuvcit j U«*■ '■'' 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, Corner of Wajcepielb akd Aberckombie 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. EOE NEW TEAE'S GIFTS, BUY J. M. McLACHLAN'S £2 18s. 6d. aiLK DRESSES, IN ALL SHADES. THE CHEAPEST IN TOWN. J. M. McLACHLAN, [ 214, QUEEN STBEET.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEKSJF THE SALE. PUETHBR REDUCTION xisr price, 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. E. VAILE 3 NATIONAL MART, COENEE OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OP MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 Q/tTIEEINr STREET.



I jxfIXPIRATION OP LEASE. i AJ I I RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. B. TV. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under :— FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below Co3t prices. GRENADINES AND MUSLINS (New and choice), At cost prices. LADIES1 UNDERDERCLOTIIINtt, Under Importer's prices. SHEETINGS, TERRY axd other QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, everything for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE axd CRUMB CLOTHS, At cost prices. "<2Y SILK DRESSES, Much under cost prices. { ..DIES and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, : & - WS» CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. "\ -KIOKERBOCKER SUITS, Below cost prices. and JiOY'S STAW HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. | *C SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, v* * ■ Under importer's prices. ' KllY vnd FANCY GOODS, Very cheap. iPHIN'F, KID GLOVES, 2s. fid. per pair. . WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR " &* SOLD BY AUCTION. I E. "W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. rp o let. OFFICES AND STORAGE, A AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back E^tbanob to Peemises. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN", Agent. NOW'SELLING CHEAP, -j r\r\ cases apples 100 cases Pears 6 cases Onions Fruit by Ihe case, 2id per lb. AT 11. WATTS', CrEEY StBEET,



LEWIS BROTHERS AXE NOW LANDING, EX CADUOEUS, IH9 PACKAGES BOOTS AND .L\ JjU SHOES, consting of— Ladies Kid D.S.E.S., fancy stitched and plain fronts ; Balmorals, dumps, 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, 33 and Sti inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, "Wool Twill, Fancy Reps AVaterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Hob Hoy 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' J lats, 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 A rests Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Coril 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, axd FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 9}, 10}, 11]-, Medium Super Striped ltugs 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 Ilarness Assorted Horse Brushes Chamois Skins Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Bags, Pocket Books Combs, I Lair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &(!., &C, SCO. T O Alilll YE, PER NAOMI, 07 TRUNKS 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— 9J, 10J, 111, and 12J Witney and Super "White, bound and whipped 01 and 11V Blue Blankets Horse Rugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets Carriage Rugs I'elt Squares, all si.zes MILLINERY, UNDER-CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Velvet, Straw and Pelt 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, En field, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES— Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, i!f>O'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 os, 6 to 93, and 10 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/half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brand}-, 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, &C



TO ALL WHOM IT MA? CONCERN. "DOUGHT EXPRESSLY FOR TITE RETAIL TRADE FOR QUALITY AND PEICE SEE FUTUEE ADVERTISEMENT, RETIRING IFROM THE BOOT •BUSINESS, J. CATER, BOOTMA.KEE AND IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND, T)EQS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the LIBEHAi. Stjppobt he has re ceived at their hands during a period of Seven Yeaes, and has much pleasure in offering his s a? o c b: OF • BOOTS AND SHOES COST PRICE, The Balance of which, if not Sold within" A Reasonale Time, will be offered to the Trade. THE PEEMISES TO LET. J. CATER, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER, 136, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Union Bank. * BUSINESS NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OP PARNELL. TTAVINQ- this day disposed of the -*-*• Butcher's Business carried on by me at Parnell to Mr. C. Wood, who was recently there, I beg to return my sincere- thanks for the favours bestowed on me while in busines.v g • $ G-ER KAY. - Parnell, Feb. 29, 1872. Having re-purchased the above • named Business from Mr. R. Kax, I beg to inform the public that I shall he-commence business on FRIDAY, March Ist, 1872 j and hbpe to merit a continuance of the support hitherto accorded inc. C, WPOD,