The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 643."]

AUCKLAND N.Z. : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



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 Henry W. Faknali,. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I ti-ust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. WAIKATO ELECTORAL DI3TEICT. TO THE ELECTORS. " f^\ ENTLEMEX,—Having been requested IJT by a nun^r of settlei-3 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, GEEY STREET, AND 18, SHORTLAND STREET, AND SHORTLAND, 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 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 ;i 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.



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! « H. ATKINS WILL SELL DTJEING- THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PEICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer aB Discount, Fbee and without Chabge for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Q-auntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other r * useful article they may select, of not less value than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not, be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, ar.d,Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Eubbish, neither will other Goo3s be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription- OP DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING, SOLD AT THE VEBY 10WEST PEICE IN AUCKLAND, N.B. —These Discount- Goods are freely offered as an expression of the appreciation by H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. ; - . : •(! ,■.-..., •. : ■. : i H. ATKINS, ! ■ ! LATE HAY & HONEYMAnI



H. WATTS, G-ENERAL DEALEE, JUNCTION OF GREY AND QUEEN STREETS, HAS FOR SALE—Good Salt Butter, Bd. per lb ; Dripping, 4d. per lb ; Cheese, 4d per lb; Good Lime Juice, Bd. per quart, 2s 3d pet 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 Sd. per lb. ; Is. skl. by the tin of 71b. The best Pickles, Is. per bottle Castor Oil, Sd ; pints, Is. Salad Oil, Ort ; 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, 9d. ; 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. eacli Brown Windsor Soap, sd, per packet of 3 cakes Good Tea, 2s. Od. perlb. AVashing Powder, lOd. per dozen packets Sir William Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid, for taking away all kinds of unpleasant smells or for sick rooms, only Is. per bottle Kruse's Superior Fluid Magnesia, 2s. quart bottle Good Bacon, Bd. per lb. Hams, Is. per lb. 800 dozen Oranges, Is. 3d. per dozen, or 8s 4d per 100 Oranges Cocoanuts, 2d. and 3d. each, or Is. C. per dozen Apples, od. per lb. Pears, 4d. per lb. 200 Mutton Hams, 9d. and Is. each, or os. per dozen Violet Powders, Sd. per dozen packets Soda, lid. 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, 2Jd. ; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb., as it is plentiful; Oatmeal, 2£d. per lb. or olbs. for Is; Flour, olbs. for Is; Conversation Lozenges, Is. 4d. VALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! AT THE MARKET PLACE, Queen-street. 1 AAA VALENTINES, liUl/U Id. each 500 Valentines, 2d. each 500 ~ 3d. each 500 „ Cd. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Ilimmell's Perfumery, od., Bd., and Is. Pomades, Sd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet Powder, Id. per packet Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Gd. per box o «'ck Neckties, Gd.; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. * <-.«■-■)' Socks, Gd. ; Handkercheifs, 6d. X ■'" v Bfow;es'8 fow;es' Stockings, Gd. to Is. a 1 TOWV Nets, Cd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. ■7 C ded (t 4d. to Gd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, ".Oi ' 4d. to Is. . -C 1-d sorted Earrings, Gd. per pair Be? TTN.otch Pebble Brooches, Is. Gd. § nftvln£s anc* p 'ns > 6d m '~ *? \ack Brooches, Is. and Is. Cd. .qyiek Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Gd. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Cd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; JEgg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Od. Children's Socks, 3d..t0 Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). j Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied, in small quantities to retail.



GKENEEAL DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. R. W. DYSON BEGS to inform the public that his lease having but a few months to run, he has 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 Goods at a great reduction. R. W. DYSON, 220, QUEEN STREET, j Corner of Wellesley Street. SALUTATION HOTEL MARY STREET, SHORTLAJm THE undersigned takes tips, oppor tunity of informing his friends and the public in ■ general that he has: taken: :the abdve Hotel,- lately, oc cupied by, Mr; ;Lqujs iR.! James, and trustp by, strict attention to business to meet with liberal support, j WineVarid Splritsy Ale arid-Stout, of tlie choicest; brands in1 stock;. i- ■.;. llii?iy.'iHUiU boj'i • ;.••• I Good accommodation for a few Boarders. Daily papers filed. 1 R. G, BELLERS, Proprietor. De«cember 1,1871.



RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SALE. FURTHER REDUCTION . lInT PBICE. 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 PAETICULAES SEE HANDBILL. S. & J. R. VAILE 5 NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. THE SALE OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING IS BEING CARRIED ON AT 96 &c 98 Q,"rjIE:E3lNr STREET.



SELLING OFF!! THIS WEEK!!! GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH AT "MORE V ' S , 156, Q, XT IE lEO 2sT STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE TO CLEAR OFF SUMMER GOODS !!! Trimmed Hats, commencing at Is. lid each. All Half Price. Infant's Quilted Satin Hats, from 4s. lid. | Cashmere Ilooda, from 3s. 6d. Ribbons, Flowebs, Feathers, axjd Fastcy Goods, — All Ilalf Price ! ■ Ladies' Chemises, from 2s. lid. Ladies' Print Skirts, from 3s. lid. ~ Drawers „ 2?. Gd. ~ Muslin do., ~ ss. lid. ~ Skirts „ 2s. lid. ~ Crinolines „ 2a. lid. L-idtes' White' Lustre Jackets, Richly Trimmed ... ... 7s. Gd. A great variety of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all Reduced in Price !!! 5,000 yards fast color Lilac Prints, all at ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, ~, Os. 4£d. 500 Black Lace Shawls, reduced to ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, 4s. lid. Children's Print Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Is. H<], ~ Mohair Jackets... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... i B . lid. ~ Wool Dresses, from ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4,9. Hd. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ~, 4 3 , l| c ]. With a variety of other Goods for Ladies' and Children's Wear, all at Half Price ! ! ! FOR CHEAP GOODS!! THIS WEEK ONLY!!! AT MOREY'B, } ISG, QUEEN STEEET. P.S. —Ladies' and Children's Dresses made on the Premises.



EOSEBANK NURSERY, Foot of Flagstaff Hill. (Near the Presbyterian Church). STRAWBEIUIY GABDENS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MR GOLDIE begs to intimate that, hav ing greatly increased his STRAW BERRY BEDS, there will bo no disappoint ments, as occurred last season, in the supply of fruit. Pleasant Arbours in the garden for the accommodation' of visitors. A.GOLDIE, BOSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. SINGER'S CELEBRATED NOISELESS SEWING MACHINES. ■ THE Undersigned having been appointed Sole Agent in Auckland province for the sale of the above Machines, begs to call the attention of Families, Tailors, Bootmakers, Saddlers, and Dressmakers to the same, and respectfully solicits their favours. . The excellence of these Machines, which, are so well known in the Colonies, needs no com ment; each Machine will hem, braid, cord, tuck, quilt, fell, trim and bind, and silk twist; linen or cotton thread can be used to make its beautiful and perfect lock stitch. PEICES. Family Machines complete, with extras from 10, guineas. . ; , . •. .. Manufacturing ditto, from 16 guineas. EDWD. H. FEATON, Agent, 99, Shortland* : . street, Auckland;. N.B.—Repairs executed promptly. Needles springs, oils, shuttles, apd bobbins always on hand. . , : ~].,,, ~.; j ,',.. : , • f IMPORTANT NOTICED TH-E moßt inveterate; case of Diarrhoea^ Dysentery, English ahdJ Asiatic Cholera} may be speedily'cured by'using'Dß. 'Coffin's botanicremedy; the AntikchoiebaJPowpers, as prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. '



[SUMMER DRESSES AND DEA-P.ERY, '; CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, ETC., ETC. ETC. j THE LEASE of the undersigned will shortly terminate, when he purposes RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS. For the remainder of the present season all New Goods will be Sold at COST PRICE, And all other Goods at an immense Reduction. Come Early and Secure UNHEARD OF BARGAINS, For no reasonable offer will be refused. R. W. DYSON, 230, QUEEN STREET, Directly opposite the United Service Hotel. NOTICE. fTIHE undersigned, having taken the ■ i premises lately occupied by Messrs. LYELL BROS., DURHAM STREET, are now prepared to supply the public with WHITSON'S CELEBRATED ALES ANt> STOUT, at the Lowest Possible Casii ' Peices, ' BURNS & RULE, BOTTLERS, ETC.



AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Studies will be resumed on Wednesday, 24th instant. Resident Mastees : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting- Masters : * Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbings, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly.- in advance) : Under 9 years of.age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c, 2s. Gd. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum, The Principal will be at home Every After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa tion to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal, HIGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS STREET, AUCKLAND. THE Committee beg to announce that Mr. J. M. Fraser, Certificated Master, long and favorably known as a successful Teacher in connection ■with the Board of Education, has been appointed Head Master of the High School. * In reference to the above, Mr. Fbaseb begs to inform parents and guardians that the First Term will commence on Monday, sth Feb* ruary, at 10 a.m., when he will be in attend ance to answer enquiries, and to enrol pupils. Mr. Frazer feels assured that his method of teaching cannot fail to give satisfaction—its peculiarities being, the obtaining of good dis« cipline through kindness combined with firm* ness, constant personal attentions during school hours, and the thorough grounding1, of pupils in the elementary part of each subject taught, while he will endeavour to make the terms bo reasonable as to bring a sound English education within the reach of all. In addition to the usual course of instruc tion, Mr. F. will give Lessons in •Techno logical and Scientific subjects. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS TIAN ASSOCIATION, Wellesiey stbeet, Auckland. Principal: Mrs. Colciough. MRS. COLCLOUGH, A Student from Queen's College, London, and a First-class Certificated Teacher under the Auckland Board of Education, HAS opened this School with the view of placing a sound and thorough English Education within the reach of all girls. There have been so many complaints of the superficial education that girls usually receive, that she hopes her efforts to supply the want by opening a school in which solid useful knowledge will be the first care, will receive the support of the pcrblic, She has secured the large Hall of the Association, one of the largest, best ventilated, and central rooms in Auckland; and will endeavour, by strict atten tion, mental and moral culture, to make her. School a success. The system of tuition is that pursued with such good results in the Ladies' Colleges in England, and the principle of the large State Schools in the United States —that system which depends mainJy on viva voce teaching, and eschews the obselete classics of a bygone day, using only the most modern and authentic School Books. . ! Lectures on all useful subjects will com prise part of the course. Needlework, especially plain needlework, will be taught thoroughly. 3b Balls or Parties will be given j a yearly Picnic being the only recreatiop contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms:—£l Is per quarter, payable 1 in advance. Accomplishments, extra. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOESON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. ADVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, French, Logic, Algebra, and the higher branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few Boarders. 0. B. ANDEEW, 8.A., Head Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. /"^ONFUSION having arison in consequence \y of the Provincial Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School, I beg to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the "In stitution in Upper Queen street, formerly known as Wesley College, in which studies were resumed on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst. J. McVEY BAIKD, . Principal. CARLTON ACADEMY, HOBSON STREET. SELECT SCHOOL FOE BOYS. MB, JAMES PLUNKET will Open the above-named School on Monday, the sth inst. School hours :9 to half*past 12 j 2 to 4 p.m. MRS. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will re-assem* ble on MONDAY, sth February, 70 Karangahapeßoad, Newton. ; _.— SUMMER PASHIO NS THE;MISSES MlLNE '*>* HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and StraW Goods' Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps T/T 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, WYIDHAM STEEET, Corner of Albert-street.



NO MISFITS !f! SAMUEL COOMBES X)EGS to inform the gentlemen of Auck land that, finding his TAILORING- DEPARTMENT Increasing so rapidly \a to demand more room and more minute attention than hitherto, he has.taken EXTENSIVE & COMMODIOUS PREMISES IN HIGH-STREET, And having further engaged reliable and Fashionable Cutters, and added to his staff of workmen, he is now in a position to TURH OUI GARMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, which for fit and finished style cannot be equalled in the Colony. SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS BEING HIS MOTTO, S. OOOMBES Is enabled to SELL FOR CASH cheaper than any other house, and good oustomerß are not compell d at his Establishment to pay for the bad debts of others. N.8.---ANY GARMENT MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS NOTICE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET, AND MANUFACTORY, HIGH-STREET.