Printed and published by the proprietors, G-eoege McCitelaq-h Reed, of City Road,, and Henry Beett, of Jermyn street, at their Printing Office, Wyndham street, i* the City of Auokland, New Zealand :— Thitbsday, May 2, 187?.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1872.

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TTT ANTED KNOWN. — Just opened The New Shaped Hats The Brindisi The Grand Duke S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. "iyr ILLINEEY. MES. M. JOHNSTONE IS NOW OPENING NEW WINTEE GOODS, Consisting of— Millinery, Bonnets Bever, Felt, Velvet, and Silk Hats Feathers, Flamers, Ribbons, and Lace Dress Material, Silks, Moire Antique Dress and Mantle Trimmings and Fringe Waterproof Cloaks and Costumes Mantles, Shawls, &c. NOW ON VIEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OE MAGNIFICENT CHINESE AND JAPANESE GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE DRAWING-ROOM AND THE TOILET. IKS. JOHNSTONE, MIL LINEE, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STEEET:' ■ — NOW OPEN, THE PIAEIACY (Opposite TnE Bank oe New Zealand). AICKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST AND PHAEMACIST, TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, PERFUMERY, BBUSHWABE, &C, &C, &C. Country Storekeepers and Shippers supplied with the best Medicines AT WHOLESALE RATES. GEOCEEIES! CHEAP GROCERIES ! AT T. W. DOONIN'S, 218, QUEEN STEEET, WHO IS REMOVING HIS BUSINESS TO HOBSON STEEET, AND will therefore SELL OFF for ONE MONTH ONLY the whole of his New and Well-selected Stock, at the following prices:— Best Tea, 2s. Bd. per lb.—worth 3s. 6d. Real good Tea, 2s. 4d. per lb. Fair Family Tea, Is. lOd. per lb. Belmont Sperm Candles, ll_d. per lb. I Pickles, quite new, lid. pe| bottle Salad Oil, half-pints, Bd. per bottle Currants, finest, 6d. per lb. Maizena, Gd per lb. Soap (Exhibition) Bd. per bar Soap (household) 6_d. per bar. \ And all other goods at a similar reduction, BEING LESS THAN COST. Remembeb THE ADDBESS:— . .:, T. W. DOONIN'.S, 218, QUEEN STEEET, (next r. w. dtson'^). AUCKLAND LICENSED victuallers' association. Committee Room—Bbitish Hotex, Queen STREET. The following list of Officers and Committee is published for the information of Members : Pbesident—Mr. R. Haywood, Auckland Hotel VioeiPbesident—Mr. George A. Avey, Masonic Hotel Tbeastibeb—Mr. Thomas Whitson, Albert Brewery Seobetaby—Mr. George Smith, York' Hotel. Committee : _£r. William Clarke, Cottage of Content Hotel - Mr. Samuel Evinson, New Caledonia Hotel Mr. Henry Fuller, Edinburgh Castle Mr. John Sceats, British Hotel i Mr. Samuel Young, Waverley Hotel. . By order, GEORGE SMITH, April 18,1872. __' ' *g^ Applications to join the Association and all communications to be addressed to the Secre tary, British Hotel, Queen street.



WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi:— New Hats New Clothing New Under-clothing. Also, 5 cases Portmanteaus and Valises, At S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. T H I S kT L E WHOLESALE AIrt^KTAIL WINE & SPIS* STORE, QUEE^TREET. P U B L \j/ NO T I C E. P.'DAL.BY 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 oe supebiob poets, sheeeies, and Adelaide wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aus» tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunebative Pbices for Cash; LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. . D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 O 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 3 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 tbe premises. INCASE. Genuine Beands. Per bottle. s D Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 0 Martell's Brandy '.. 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large ... ... ... 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 6 Dunville's Whiskey ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne, No 2 pints ... ... 3 0 Champagne, 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 ... ... ~. ... 13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon; overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and pic-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TEEMS: STEICTLY CASH. NOTICE ! WAVEELEY HOTEL, QUEEN STREET. SAM YOUNG, Peopbietob. THE Upper Bar and Luncheon Rooms are NOW OPEN for the convenience of customers, MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, TTNDEK THE MANAGEMENT OE MRS. BROWN. FAMILIES can be accommodated %nth Private Sitting Rooms. The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. BOAED AND RESIDENCE, by the week or month, on easy terms. Boats run from Auckland every half hour, Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. AUCKLAND HOUSE (TEMPERANCE HOTEL), HOBSON STREET, AUCKLAND. W. T. BEST, Pbopeietob. THE above House is NOW OPENED as a First-class Boarding Establishment, and the proprietor trusts that he will receive a fair share of public patronage. Single and Double Furnished Bed-rooms, with first-class accommodation for families. The House is large and commodious, and its situation healthy and convenient. W. T. B. would be glad of a call from his old Thames and Coromandel friends. GLOVEE'S EOYAL HOTEL, EAPANGA EOAD, COEOMANDEL. THIS old-established and well-known Hotel, from its .ommodiousness, healthy and central position, offers advantages for visitors to Coromandel second to none in the district. A FIRST-CLASS TABLE. SUPERIOR SLEEPING APARTMENTS. FAMILIES ACCOMMODATED. BATHS. GOOD STABLING, BOOTS, AND NIGHT POETEE. 1 C. D. BBEBT, PROPRIETOR.'; Coromandel, March 25, 1872. 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 rands in stock. Good accommodation for a few Boarders. Daily papers filed. R. G. BELLERS, Proprietor. December 1,1871. HAMILTON HOTEL, W A I X A TO. JAMES HARPER having purchased the Hamilton Hotel, Waikato, hopes by strict attention to business, supplying the best of everything in (he line, with civility and promtness, to merit and extend the patronage hitherto accorded to his predecessor. Travellers from Auckland and other places will find comfort and convenience with moderate charges. April 19th, 1872.



WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out, — The New Alma Hat, Best style and finish. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. * NEWTON ACADEMY. conducted.by me. watkin j. edwabds, cm. (Queen's Scholarship, Boro' Road College, London ; and Student of Bangor Training College.) SECOND QUARTER commences on MONDAY, April 22. Evening Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7 to 9 o'clock. Prospectuses on application. References: —Rev. David Bruce and Rev, Warlow Davies, M.A. " Education Department, "Council Office, Downing street, "London, August 1, 1868. "Mb. Watkin J. Edwaeds has been known to me for many years past in connec tion with schools which 1 inspect; he holds a Certificate of Merit as an elementary teacher; is perfectly competent to take charge of, and do justice to any ordinary elementary or middlesclass school, and can be recommended as a young man of excellent character. He leaves England by medical advice for the benefit of his health, and the Education De partment has reason to regret the loss of his services here. " Joseph Bowstead, M.A., " H.M. Inspector of Schools." AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Resident Mastebs : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting Mastebs : Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing?, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Yeroni West, Bancing. 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. 6d. 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. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. CONFUSION having arisen in consequence 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. J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. AUCKLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY LADIES' SCHOOL. MISS TURNER having made arrange ments for conducting the above School on her own responsibility, hopes by her per sonal attention and the superior educational advantages offered to her pupils, to secure a continuance of the liberal support afforded to the school whilst under the direction of the A.E. Society. No alteration in the fees or Educational staff. The second Term of 1872 will commence on April lltb. Wellesley street, April 2, 1872. LYCEUM SCHOOL, East Wellesley steeet, CONDUCTED by Mb. Compton, Trinity College, Dublin. Terms ::—Monthly, in advance, 10s. 6d. An Evening Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Hours, from 7to 9. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi, at Coombes' Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street:— The Alma Hat The Lome Hat The Sectional Hat The Charlie Hat. All fashionable styles, and the newest thing out HILL, EENTON & HULBEBT, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, Queen street, opposite Bank of New Zealand, And Victobia steeet, Next the Royal Mail Hotel. Hats and Caps oe eveby Descbiption Made to Obdee. NEW ZEALAND GOVEEN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Pets 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: 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 bo 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 tho 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 be obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster/Auckland. W- GISBORNE, Commissioner. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out^- The Bismarck Hat The New Baltic Shirt The New Reefer Jacket The New Tweed Shirt. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street,



NOT RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. PEEMISES NOT TO LET. S. COOMBES, PROPRIETOR OF THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STEEET, AND ®F COOMB E S 'S TAILOEIN& ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STEEET, fTpENDERS to his numerous customers his very sincere thanks for their support, and would respectfully inform them and the general public of < Auckland that, to make accommodation for his rapidly increasing trade, he has lately had considerable additions to the interior of his premises, giving more room for keeping Stock and facilitating atten tion to business. S. C. has on view at THE MART, 80, QUEEN STREET, a most Varied and Tastefully Selected Stock of GENERAL CLOTHING, HATS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c, &c, to whioh is being added, as they aro landed from the Naomi, several packages of the Latest Novelties procurable. Goods are being continually opened out from every arrival, both direct and via Mel bourne, so that the most fastidious taste can be satisfied and pleased both as to price, style and quality. MONET RETURNED WIIEBE THE AETICLES DO NOT SUIT. CUSTOMEES MEASUEED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, which is under the management of the most able and skilful Cutter in the Colony, by whose Exquisite Style aud Fit this department has been raised to the first rank in the trade. SPECIALTIES. Any Garment Made and Fit Guaranteed WITHIN 24 HOURS ! Any Ready-made Garment purchased, and not Fitting, will be ALTERED FREE of CHARGE. S. COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MABT, 80, QUEEN STEEET; i . ■ AND TAILOEING- ESTABLISHMENT, HIGH STEEET. : ;7 ' 1 ; j



BAEGAINS! BAEGAINS ■! AT THE MARKET PLACE, QUEEN STREET. 900 BOYS' CAPS, from 9d. £i\J\J each; Wool Scarfs, 9d each; Men's ditto, Is Gd each; Bootakins, Is per pair; Bootees, Is per pair; Collarettes, Is each; White Stockings, 9d. per pair ; Merino do, Is ; Child ren's Socks, from 4d to 9d. ; Stays, 2s. Cd. per pair ; Stay Busks, 6d per pair ; Hair Brushes, Is Gd each ; Nail Brushes, Is each ; Tooth Brushes, Gd each ; Dres sing Combs, Gd each ; Small Tooth Combs, Gd each ; Forehead Combs, Gd ; Coronets, Is each ; Hair Nets, 8d each ; Looldng Glasses, 9d each ; Black Earrings, Is per pair ; Black Brooches, Is ; Gold Plated Lockets, 2s Gd ; Memorandum Books, 9d per doz ; Envelopes, 3d per packet; Notepaper, 5 quires for Is; Cedar Pencils, 9s per dozen ; Rimmell's Perfumery, 6d, Bd, and Is per bottle ; Rimmel's Pomade, 8d and Is per pot; Rimmel's Scented Soap, 3d per cake ; Boys' Black Leather Belts, Is ; Boys' Elastic do ; 9d ; Braces, Is per pair ; Collars, Gdper boz; Dux Collars, 9d. per box ; Neckties, Gd; Handkerchiefs, Gd ; Purses, Gd and Is ; Children's do, 3d ; Boots, 2s and 2s Gd per pair ; Boot-laces, 4d and Gd per dozen ; Baby's Gum Rings, 4d each; Candlesticks, 9d ; Playing Cards, Is per pack ; New Sheet Songs, 3d each ; Mouth Organs, 3d each ; Tin Flutes, 2d each ; Children's Story and Picture Books, 2d and 3d each ; Untearable do, Gd. each ; Machine Needles, for Thomas's, Singer's, and Grover and Baker's, 3s per dozen ; Cotton, Needles, Pins, Hairpins, Piping Cord, Thimbles, Buttons, Hooks and other articles in the trade equally cheap. J. WILLIAMS, ' (Late H. Watts), MARKET PLACE, QUEEN STREET. QUEEN-STEEET WHAEF. E. MOO EE, WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MEECHANT AND IMPOETEE. The Pubeic and Shipping- Supplied with Wines and Spibits of Fibst Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa Maraachino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bittera Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and .quarts Australian White and Red Wine Guinness Stout, bottled by Machin Blood's Ale and Stout. -i i i _i BURTON ALE, lis per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon ; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks. R.M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. JAME^OLDHi_Mr WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he trusts, 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), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22 6 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 ver 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 singlo trial will prove the advantages offered by Jakes Oldham, High street, Auckland: P.S. —Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. GUINNESS'S X. X. DUBLIN STOUT, OCTOBER BREW. JAMES OLDHAM. I I EREBY informs his customers and the ■ " public that he has received per Cadu ceus, direct from the brewers, 20 casks of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers at 4s. per Gallon.] 10s. per Dozen. At his Stores, HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. "EXCELSIOE" BEAND. BEOWN, BAEEETT & CO., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, HIQ-H-STBEET. THE success we have achieved has induced us to add to our Celebrated Coffees another and Superior Brand, THE "EXCELSIOE." In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the public generally we would 'draw particular attention to the purity, strength, and, excellent flavour of this Coffee, in the manufacture of which neither labour nor expense have been spared to make the name "Excelsior" a "fact." BEOWN, BAEEETT & CO. Auckland, March 16, 1872. HENEY SALOSCHiN, MINING AGENT, • IS prepared to give the most reliable infor mation to strangers regarding the Coro mandel Goldfields, and to undertake the investment of capital in the best mines.— Apply at Glovee's Hotel. Coromandel, March 28, 1872. BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills.-



i LEWIS .BROTHERS ABE NOW LANDING EX CADUCEUS, •1 HO PACKAGES BOOTS AND XXJ^U 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 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 DEAPEEY— Eifle Mediums, 33 and 36 inch Lion Mediums, 33 and 36 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints Merinos. Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Satteen Cloth Winseys, "Wool Twill, Fancy Eeps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Bob Eoy 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' Eegistered Doe Trousers Fancy Tweed ditto Men's Eeversible, 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, Bibbed, and Cash mere Half Hose Ladies' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain aud 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 Mens Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, EUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 91, 10}, 11}, Medium Super Striped Hugs 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 Chamois Skins Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Bags, Pocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes Fishing Lines Port and Sherry Wines &c, &c, &c. TO AEEI YE, PER NAOMI, 97 TEUNKS 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}, 11}, and 12} Witney and Super White, bound and whipped 9} and 11} Blue Blankets Horse Bugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets Carriage Bugs Felt Squares, all sizes MILLINEEY, UNDEB-CLOTHING, UMBEELLAS Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Velvet, Straw and Felt Hats, all latest fashions Mantles, Feathers Ladies' and Maids' Underclothing Infants' Eobes, Frocks and Hoods , Overskirts Thompson's Patent Ladies' and Gents' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas HOSIEEY- 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, Eegent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDEIES— Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Pur3es Electro-plated Ware. Vestas, 250's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses &c. &c, &c. PER WILD DUCK. 47 TEUNKS, 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, 6 to 9s, 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' Pelt 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. T^as, boxes,"half-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, &c. . 7 T7.77.77 7X ' Xy. T7'y 7 \ ', 7: 7 ". ;'";' . i I I



BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT COEOMANDEL. PERSONS wishing to purchase or lease allotments in the most central and healthy part of the township of Coromandel have now an opportunity of doing so. Plans have been prepared, and parties can be treated with on the ground, by applying to tho Proprietor, R. JONES. Albion Hotel, Coromandel. r,. J ANTED KNOWN.—Just received and V V opened out -* A Large lot of Clothing, comprising— New Paget Suits, new Sac Suits, new Reefer Jackets, new Hats &c, &c. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. ]\/[Ei)ICO-BOTANTc DISPENSARY. ;| H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoeia Steeet, Coenee of Chaeel Steeet. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bittei _ Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restorative Powders, Indian Pills, &c, &c. A Fresh Supply of BBIIISH and AMERI CAN HERBS. Proprietor of the Far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. fgp"A _6w copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwi&.v, on Sale. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out — The New Hat, the OSCAE. Best make. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. TjIST ABLISHED, 186.2. A. G. BARTLETT, CHKONOMETEB, WATCH AND CLOCK makee, and jewellee, 82, Queen steeet. Importer of London manufactured Lever Watches, warranted as Good in quality, and at as Low Lrice, as can be obtained at Home. Each Watch carefully Examined, Adjusted, and a Guarantee given with it. A Large and Choice Assortment of JEWELLERY, including Colonial Green stone, Gold Chains, Brooches, Ear drops, Gem Rings, &c. Just received, a Handsome Assortment of Jet Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Chains, &c. Chronometers Repaired, Adjusted, and Rated by Transit Observation, and for Hire. Quartz and Greenstone cut to Pattern and Mounted. • Repairs of every kind skilfully done on tbe premises, 82, Queen street. SCOEIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL FLETCHER is prepared to deliver • scoria ash at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish out of yards, drains, and wells, and perform all other work of a similar kind on such terms as may be agreed upon: Night-soil and tbe contents of earth-closets also, removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may ba left at Sceats' British Hotel, GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, COENEE OF WELLESLEY AND BAEEACK STREETS, AUCEXAND. HO OP E E AND CO., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere tlianks to the public for their patronage during the last two years; also to info"mi them that,. in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stout, they have just completed a new model Steam Brewery/in which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them, in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and-excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors are determined to maintain and extend the high reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz.: XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of •> agreeable flavour and aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2'; this Ale is especially prepared for family use, and as an agreeable tonic for invalids. The XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an > extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade. VENETIAN BLINDS. WIEE GAUZE, AND PEEFOEATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be 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 SEASONABLE PKICES. ggp°SENT TO ALL PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, .;/| Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Eoad, 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. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTHIERS, § OUTFITTERS AND OTHERS. WILLIAM SMITH BEGS most respectfully to call the attention of the trade to tlie fact of his having taken those centrally-situated business premises in Wyndham street, two doors above the Evening Star Printing Office, and fitted them up as a Clothing Factory, where, with cutting machine, pressing and finishing rooms, furnished with an entire plant of new cutting tables, new machinery, new pressing apparatus, new patterns, &c, and having secured the services of a staff of competent operatives, hopes to secure a sufficient amount of patronage to make his venture a success. THE LONDON " • Wholesale Beady-made Clothing Manufactory • i Wyndham-street, Auckland. PORTLAND CEMENT. Just Arrived, ex Naomi, A SUPERIOR SHIPMENT of PORT LAND CEMENT, best Brands. KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTOEIA STEEET EAST.