The Evening Star.

Vol. IV.—No. 984.j

Auckland, InT.Z. : FKIDAY, MARCH 14, 1873.

[Price: ONE PENNY.



_ ' snipping;. A TTCKLAND & NORTH SHORE -C* STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). NEW TIME TABLE. P.S. Takapuna, THE "PEOPLE'S BOAT," Leaves Leaves Leaves Devonport Wharf. Flagstaff Wharf. Auckland Wharf. 6.50 a in. 7.0 a.m 7.20 a.m. 8.20 „ 8.30 „ SSO 9.-20 „ 9.3D „ 9 50 , 10.20 „ 10 30 „ 10 50 11-20 „ 11.50 „ 12.60 pm. 1.0 p.m. 1 20 p.m. 1-50 „ 2.20 .. 250 „ 3.20 „ 3.50 p.m. 4.0 „ 420 4.50 „ 5.0 ~ 520 5.50 „ 6.0 „ 6.20 SUNDAYS. 9.50 a.m. 10.0 a.m. 10 20 am 12.40 p.m. 1.20 p.m. 1.50 „ 2.0 p.m. 2.20 2-50 „ 320 ' 3.50 „ 4.0 ~ 420 4.50 „ 5.0 „ , , 5.20 5-50 » 6.0 „ 1 6.20 " ' Weekly Tickets—Single, Is. 6d. ; Family, 4s. Single fare, 3d. each way ; Children, Half-price. Horses, 6s. March 13. 1873. «_. . OVERL^ND ROUTE J^Kgk \J TO ENGLAND. CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND, 1 AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAM HIP COMPANY. WEBB'S LINE. FOB HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The Magnificent New Steamship Dakota, 2,143 Tons Register, N. Ingersoll, Commander, Is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURSDAY, the 20tli March, at two o'clock p.m. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply *o HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. « A PSTRALASU N ill JmjMT^i STEAM NAVIGATION JHWwhL CO's First-Class Steamers. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE, ALL OTHER QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, and KING GEORGE'S SOUND, by the A.S.N. Company's Steamships. The splendid steamship Wonga Wonga, J. W. Brown, Commander, expected about the 16th March, will leave for above port three days after arrival. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. _j I JVa. T?OR TAUEANGA, «SBM»rT\. X 1 POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, jj^jfyMlY^- AY ELLINGTON , AND SOUTHERN The fast and powerful p.s. Paterson, A. Kennedy, Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports on MONDAY next, 17th instant, at two p. m. This steamer has superior accommodation for passengers having just been fitted up expressly for the New Zealand Coast Trade. For freight or passage apply to MORTON JONES, Agent, No. 1, Queen street. _ CJTEAM TO WAN&A- ?KA KJ KEI AND- MAHURANGI, SWKKbSSs callin S at the KAWAU, HOT "^^fi^gp SPRINGS, and LITTLE OMAHA, ~WBBKBBBti& oii their respective days. The p.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Adams (under contract with the Provincial Government), will leave as under : — For Mahurangi—Every SATURDAY at 11 o'clock a.m., touching at the Hot Springs From Mahurangi to Auckland—Every MONDAY at 10 a.m., touchings at the Hot Springs For Wangarei—Every TUESDAY at 4 o'clock p.m., calling at Kawau and Little Omaha From Wangarei—Every THURSDAY, calling at Little Omaha and Kawau. For freight or passage apply to * J. CASEY. "U J? O R SALE, jJl^rnv J- The fast-sailing Schooner JjftW^ Sunbeam, «B"HBjj_gjst 17 tons register ; carries 12,000 feet of Timber on a light draught of water. Coppered and Copper-fastened throughout. For particulars apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Shipping and Commission Agent, 31, Lower Queen-street. March 10, 1873. -^ Jp OR SYDNEY JHHBe^HBE* w; " * at Company's s.s. H. Worsp, Commander, will leave the ManukLu for the above port on SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 10 a.m. Fares ;— Saloon £9 0 0 Steerage £4 10 0 For freight or passage apply to: COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onehunga; R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. - Ctf i'AM TO EIVEB- The twin-screw steamer Leaves Auckland daily at 11 a.m. ; arrives at River head at 1 o'clock; leaves Riverhead at 3 o'clock; rj'A,fGS at Auckland at 6 o'clock. jfofKica : To excursionists, parliamentary rates of One " renny per mile. Dec. 2, 1872. J. CASEY. -^*, "DIOR WANGANUI «"!|r^^-L AND WELLINGTON. . Wanganui, Capt. Linklater, will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, on SATURDAY, at 9 a.m. sharp, for the above ports. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. /Kk TjV°B NEWCASTLE. ai-t^HuSsrVv The Clipper Barque ffiffgffijg Natal Queen- J. R. Uoublay, Master, will sail on SATURDAY, the 15th inst. For freight or passage apply to the Master, on board, or D. H. McKENZIE, Custom-house street. March 12, 1873. TO LET, FOE A TERMS OF TEARS, tho Allotment situated In Hobson street, adjoin-* ing the Roman Catholic property, corner of Wyndh&m and Iiob«on street*. For particulars apply to tf AXUKmSoOHBASTJC & SON, LwdfAg«utS« Jfort sMeet _,



Business Cards. HO o P E R & CO., GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, Wellesley street East, Auckland. SPARKLING EUREKA ALES. XXX £4perhhd. XXXX £6perhhd. GEORG-E A. -X EB S, (Late Geddes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED. TO. CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW. JOHN EDWARDES, t) WHOLESALE CLOTH CAP MANUFACTURE, 37, Grey-street, Auckland. CONTRACTOR TO THE COLONIAL FORCES. TAMER BUTCHER, tf Carter, Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. A R TING-TON'S BISCUITS. Reduced Prices : Cabin Biscuits 18s per lOOlbs. All Kinds Fancy Do .. .. 6d per lb. LAMBS' BTSCTIIT, £20 per ton. Mr. J. S. Macfarlane, Agent. FISHER & C 0., Wholesale, Shipping, ard Family Butcher, Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T CARSON, fJ • House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. PIANOS and HARMONIUMS, by the best makers just opened, and will be hold CHEAP. B O W R I N G, Upper Queen-street. "M" McCULSKY, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER. Hearse and Mourning Coaches Furnished. Grave Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. TOP OF HOBSON STREET. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at H A R WOOD'S, Tailob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Govern or Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed WPHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanginjs, Scrim, Paints, Oils. Turpentine, Colors, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c - Glass cut to size and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. MR P. W. CULLIE (late of Mel bourne), Pianoforte Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned, toned, ai.d regulated. Terms for tuning, 2s. Cd.—Apply to Mr J E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Pianos S Pianos ! Pianos! THE Largest, Cheapest, and Best Stock of" Instruments to be seen at HOFF MANN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, Shortland street, for Sale cr Hire, or on the Deferred System of Payment. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in Exchange. Established 1859. I 7" RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, COBURO STREET, BARRAOK HILL, Situated between Victoria and Wellesley street East (above old Theatre Royal, Queen street.) Private Parlors for Families. Terms moderate. RUSSELL'S DINING-ROOMS, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, Opposite Golden Crown Brewery. MEALS AT ALL HOURS, 6i>. EACH NEW PAPERH ANGLINGS, GILT MOULDINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER, OIL AND COLORMEN, 28, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND, Importers of PAPERHANGINGS, White Lead (in wood and iron), Paints, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnishes, Brushes, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Artists' Tube Colors, Photographic Glass, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, ETC. PICTURE FRAMING O ORDER Agents for the NELSON HEMATITE PAINT COMPANY. This Paint is the best preventative of rust in iron. "VTEW ZEALAND FISHERIES DRIED SCHNAPPER. SALTTURBOT, MULLET, AND KING FISH. We are now prepared to supply the above, which are acknowledged to be far superior to the imported in any quantity. r & Wholesale Agents. TO FARMERS, SETtZeRSTbUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides; Sheepskins, Tallow,' Wool, ta'VTWTHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. Th, coloTr; glTaTs~s, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead. Turps, Zinc White. House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compass Glasses, Brushes, &c, &o. ■ BONES! BOffESU BONKS! BOVQrB'S in any tjtiahtitioa. fo* oaah, at the tfweroju-'a.iiay Bone Milta



Insurance- NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. This Society, originally established in 1797, offers advantages to insurers which Companies of more recent standing are unable to do. In proof of the public confidence at home in the principles an 6 conduct of the Norwich Union Fire Office, its Business has steadily INCREASED to ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS Sterling. £100,000,000. The LOWEST RATES only are charged. This Office is distinguished for its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £2,608,115 having been paid to insurers for losses by fire. BANK CREDIT being established in New Zealand, as also a large reserve fund in the Bank in cash, Losses will be paid here promptly, The Society's Agents can accept any insurances, and fix the limits and the premiums without having first to consult Directors. NO CHARGE for Policies, Endorsements, or Surveys. A LOCAL INSTITUTION so far as the investment of its Receipts in tiie Colon y of New Zealand, and to this national advantage may be superadded the support of a large and wealthy English office. In effecting Insurances against Fire it is of the first importance to select an office of High Charac ter, Long Standing, and Stability. Every information as to the Society's Rates and Principles, or as to Special Rates, may be obtained at the Society's Offices. J. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. Offices: Vaile's Buildings. T>OYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL.. .. TWO MILLIONS STERLING, Of which £289,095 IS PAID-UP AND IN HAND, With, in addition, the UNLIMITED LIABILITY Of the Shareholders. The ACCUMULATED FUNDS amount to £2,235,518, and are immediately available to meet any unusual calamity. The ANNUAL INCOME exceeds £1.000,000. The Agent in announcing that he continues to receive orders for Assurances, both on Life and every description of property, begs to draw attention to the vast resources of the Company, and the standing which it takes among the large Insurance Establish ments of the British Empire. Unaided by amalgama tion with any other Company its success, with one exception, is unprecedented in the history of In surance Societies, and enables it to rank with the i most eligible offices now in existence with respect to the advantages offered to the public. IN THE FIRE BRANCH The rates of-premium are equally low with those of any Company doing business in the Colony, and the Company will ever distinguish itself by promptness and liberality in the settlement of losses. THE LIFE BRANCH Offers the Guarantee of an ample Capital, together with its accumulated funds, exemption of the Assured from liability of partnership to which Policy-holders in Mutual Offices are subject, Moderate Premiums, Division of Profits every five years, three-fourths of which are appropriated to participating Policies. At the last distribution the surplus of assets ever lia bilities was £249,956, and enabled the Directors to de clare a REVERSIONARY BONUS of £7 10s per cent. In cases of removal of residence renewal premiums will be received, and claims settled, by any of the Company's agents throughout the world. Prospectuses and all information can be obtained on application. GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office, 15, Shortland street, Auckland, January 1, 1873. • A TJSTRALIAN MTTTUL PROVI xjL dent society. Established 1849. OR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office: Wellington. Local Board of Directors : Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C., Chairman. Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq., M.H.R., Deputy Chairman. A. de Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. Auditors ; Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Joe Darsfield, 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 had on application to any of the agents, or at the head office, aßab°Ve- JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee — T B. Kendbrdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL In surance COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLING. AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 6. Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. aou T H BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £500,000. The Unlimited Liability of 721 Selected Shareholders, all resident in the Colony affords the most perfect security to the insured. This increasingly popular and really local institu tion transacts Fire and Marine Insurance business in' all their respective branches, Agent* in New Zaatod, Australia, London, anO/



Merchandise. IyrORTON JONES, No. 1, QUEEN STREET, HAS ON SALE, PROVISIONS— Salt Beef, Salt Pork, Ox.Tongues, Sheep's Tongues Preserved Meats, and Fish Lamb's Biscuits and Caoin Bread Teas, Sugars, Candles, Kerosine Pickles, Jams, Rice, Tobacco, Soap COLONIAL PRODUCE— 50 tons Duncan's Dunedin Flour and Oatmeal 13 cases McConnell's Hams and Bacon 150 Port Cooper Cheese, new arrival 70 sides Canterbury Bacon, in cloth 20 kegs Prime Salt Butter, just landed. Also, Pressed, Oaten, and Lucerne Hay and Chaff Oats, Maize, and Bran. Etc., Etc. 150 tons Bell's Sydney Bonedust, fine J-in.and Jin BASS' No. 4 PALE ALE, NEW BREW, Just Landed, ex Hero, 25 HHDS. IN FINE CONDITION On Sale by MORTON JONES, COMMISSION AGENT, No. 1, QUEEN STREET. Tji PORTER &CO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Importers op EvePvY Description op li ardware, table and pocket cutlery ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL-SILVER GOODS, SPONGE, HIP, AND SHOWER BATHS, FTLTERERS, IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, TOILET WARE, JAPAN AND TIN GOODS, BRUSHWARE, DOOR MATS, FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS, COOL VASES, KITCHEN REQUISITES. LEAMINGTON RANGES, American Pattern Conking Stoves, Fine Cast and Berlin Black Register Grates and Fronts, Copper and Galvanized-iron Furnace Pans (portable, &c.) GAS CHANDELIERS, 2, 3, and 4-light Pendants, Brackets, Hall Lamps, Iron and Composition . Gas Pipes and Fittings of all kinds. Locks, Nails, Bolts, Brass Foundry and General Builders' Ironmongery. Bar, Plate, Sheet and Hoop Iron, Steel Anvils, Bellows, Horse Nails, Farriers' Knives, Bolts and Nuts, &c, &c. Morewood's and Gospel Oak CORRUGATED GALVANTZKD-IRON and Plain Galvanized iron, Sheet Zinc, Lead Pipe, Iron Tubing (black and galvanized), Force and Lift, Iron and Brass Pumps, and Plumbers' Fittings. Netting Twine, Shop Twine, Fishing Lines and Hooks N.B.- India-rubber Belting, Hose and Sheet-rubber Circular, Vertical, Cross-cut, Pit, and othe Saws. Carpenters', Engineers, and Smiths' Tools of all kinds. Blasting and Sp ing Powder, Shot, Caps, Fuz &c. &c. T. H. HALL & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND AGENTS REMOVED FROM 42, Queen street, TO 7, Wyndham street, Auckland. EX BARQUE NATAL QUEEN. m H. HALL & CO. * have on Sale :— SUPERFINE FLOUR, 200's, 100's, and 50's CABIN BREAD FANCY BISCUITS FIRST-CLASS BACON, McConnell's. EX HER O— FINEST TWEEDS, Colonial Manufacture. BOOTS & SHOES, &c. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. THE WILLCOX AND GIBBS' CELEBRATED .SEWING MACHINES. Wholesale agents :— T. 11. HALL & CO., 7, Wynbham street, Auckland. TO BE LET OR DISPOSED OF —Those well-situated Premises for general busi ness or for offices, Nos. 42 and 34, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings and National Bank. —Apply to W. Aitken or T. H. Hall & Co. TTEINRICH KOHN JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected,-and of the Newest Styles and . Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on tho premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention of the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of the home markets. tf^TNotejthe address — HBINBIOH KOHN, QUEENS _»E;_iT,



Education. AUCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY, HOBSON-STREET. ESTABLISHED 1865. REV. PETER MASON, 8.A., Edinburgh. Will Re-open on MONDAY, the 27th inst. BRANCHES:— English: Reading, Grammar, Geography, Arith metic, Book-Keeping, &o. Mathematics : Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Trigonometry. Classics. Drawing. Fees, quarterly in advance : £1 Is, £1 lls 6d, £2 2s. The pupils will be subjected to a strict qu_rterly examination, and every means used to secure satisfac tory progress. Un sectarian religious instruction is given, and the morals of the pupils are carefully watched over. Mason's Geography of New Zealand. Second thousand in the press. Upton's, Queen street. Mrs Mason's Pupils will Re-assemble, Pitt street, Newton, on the 27th inst. MODERN LANGUAGES. INSTRUCTION given in French or German, by a Foreigner.—lnformation may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq. Head Master, Auck land College and Grammar School, or at the office of this paper. MISS NORMAN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the last five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes-street. The North Shore attended. pOLLEGE EVENING- CLASSES The Evening.Classes under the control of the Board of Education being now in abeyance, it is proposed to form EVENING CLASSES for instruction in the following branches of Education in the Auckland College (formerly Wesley College) :-- The English Language and Composition, Mathematics (including Arithmetic), ' ■ Classics, French, German, Chemistry, Drawing (Mechanical). Also, if required : Logic, Italian, Modern Greek, These Classes will be conducted by the following :— Rev. Robert Kidd, LL.D., of Trinity College, Dublin ; Rev. William Tavlor. Frrst Class Certificated Master, and Certificated Teacher of Chem istry, England ; Mr. S. D. Rikys ; Mr. B. M. O, «Ciieorell, member of the Uni versity of Upsala. * Fee for admission : T"o one class, Thirty Shillings per quarterly term ; to two classes, Two Pounds ; to more than two classes, Three Pounds. All fees to be paid in advance. . Further information may be obtained on applica ion at the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street. ~WAIKATO RAILWAY. rpENDERS are requested for the X Supply of about 3000 Fish Plate Bolts. Pattern will be seen and all other information obtained at this Office, where tenders will be received until noon on MONDAY, 17th March inst. JAMES STEWART, Resident Engineer. Resident Engineer's Office, Auckland, 11th March, 1573. •[Established 1842.] ■ > ■virr J a Ml E so N, » » • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &c. | Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. WE LLESLEY STREET EA S.T. Four Doors from Corner. tC:^; FURNITURE. T& H. COOKE, 148, QUEEN • STREET (Corner of Victoria-street), offer for Sale :—A Large Stock of Drawing-room Suites (in Walnut), Dining-room Furniture (in Mahogany and other woods), Bedroom Furniture (in Mahogany, Mottled Kauri and Rimu), Library, Office, and Hall Furniture, Iron and Wood Bedsteads and Cots, English and American Cane-seated Chairs. Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, Toilei Glasses and Toilet Ware, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Venetian and Roller Blinds, Matting, Door Mats and other Furnishing Requisites, the whole of which are marked at very low prices. NOTICE. TO SHIPMASTERS ANd SEAMEN. BROWN'S LICENSED SEAMEN'S REGISTRY OFFICE, Queen street Wharf. N.B.—No charge for Registration.of Seamen. FROST'S RUBBER STAMPS. ORDERS will be received at the Evening Star office for Rubber Stamps of any sice or pattern. These Stamps may be used for Printing on Paper, Linen, Wood, Glass, or any even surface. They are much cheaper than any other description of Stamp. Specimens may be seen on application to REED & BRETT, Sole Agents. PAPERHANQING-S OIL, WHITE LEAD, ETC., Ex Agnes Muir, Harvest Homeland other late arrivals. 20,000 Rolls Paperhangings, in every variety 20 Bales Hessian, Scrim, and Calico 12 tons White lead, in wood and iron 2000 Gallons Boiled and^aw Linseed Oil 300 Gallons Turpentine 500 Gallons Varnishes for House and Coach Painters 1000 Boxes Sheet, Rough Polished Plate, [and Ornamental Glass Painters' Brushes (Kent's and other makers) Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, and a full supply of all • trade re quisites. W. PHILLIPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERL, AND OTHERS. THE undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c. at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. UELAND BEOS., _ANKERS AND LSA_H_K MAHU-'AO-iffSßft



Drapery. lyr cL A C HL AN' 218, QUEEN STREET (Ose Door from Wellesley street). 300 pairs Melbourne-made Trousers and Vests superior to order work in cut, finish, and material s. d. Men's Tweed Trousers, from 5 0 Men's Tweed Coats, from 12 6 Men's Hard Felt Hats, worth Vs 6d .. .. 211 Men's Straw Under Hats, worth Ss 6d .. .. 2 11 Men's Wire-rim Hats, woHh Ss Gd .. ..40 32-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, A 0 6 36-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, A 0 6i 32-inch Horrock's Long Cloth,B.. .. .. 07$ 2^ yards wide Grey Calico 16 Single-Width „ „■ 0 Zh Superior Chintz 0 G.| Felt Squares, for Carpets, from .. .. .. 17 9 " Glove Fitting Corsets " (Thompson's).. .. 511 A Lot of Ladies' Black Straw Hats .. ..09 lj-yards wide China Matting, superior. WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED, EX WARvVICK AND DURHAM, Etc., A SPLENDID STOCK OP GOODS FOR THE COMING SEASON. INSPECTION INVITED. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. GENUINE BONA FIDE SALE. GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, Etc., Etc., Etc. "PEED. LOVEROCK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET, Respectfully announces that consequent on the ap proaching Expiration of Lease, and intention to visit .England before re-engaging in the trade here, they have determined to offer all their Valuable and Well assortt:d Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. YOUR EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. £3T Note the Address:— FRED. LOVEROCK & CO CITY HALL, QUEEN-STKEET, Atr c kland. COASTERS AND STOREKEEPERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. JJ" E W RUSH!!! OPENING OF THE UPPER THAMES!! PUBLIC ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO J . LEVY'S AUTUMN LIST OF PRICES, Which are now being opened, and every article marked in plain figures, vix.;— s. d. Men's Tweed Trousers 7 11 Moleskin Trousers .. ~ 4 11 Men's Beaver Sac Coats .. .. .. .. 13 11 Men's Trousers and Vests (double and single breasted) in any pattern, and all wool .. 20 0 Bedford Cord Trcnisers, all wool, formeerly £1 .. 15 6 Men's Cloth Paget Coats .. 22 6 Youths' Trousers 5 11 Boys' and Youths' Overcoats 10 6 Boys' Suits, in great variety 12 11 Alpine Hats, with Feathers .. .. .. 411 Men's Crimean Shirts, all wool .. .. .. 411 Men's Working do, very heavy .. .. .. 111 Men's Socks, per pair 0 6 Josephine Kid Gloves in any size or color, per pair 10 And thousands of other Goods equally as Cheap. % J . LEVY Wishes to thank the public for the support he has received eitherto, and begs to inform them that every article purchased at his shop is Guaranteed and Made on the premises. Open daily from 7.30 a.m. till 10 p.m., and on Saturdays till 12 p.m. The working class will save at least 50 per cent, by making their purchases at, J.L.s Store. NO PUFF, AS ONE PURCHASE WILL PROVE THE FACT, For Style, Quality, and Economy combined, no Shop in Auckland can compete with us. iJ_T Please to Note the address :— J . LEVY'S MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, Next to the Old Theatre Royal, 210, QUEEN-STREET. Asphalt Pavement. .FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPEB THAN *< FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office willreqeive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON WOOL PRODUCE, &c. THE Undersigned will make Cash Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned to tLeir care for shipment to England.. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET, . Auckland REGISTER ! REGISTER ! ! ELECTORAL VOTING PAPERS. PERSONS desirous of placing their names on the Electoral Roll can now obtain the necessary Printed Forms at this office. Price, Id each. WASHING- MADE EASY AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT. J. ALL E N DEE, SOAP AND CANDLE MANU , FACTURER, PARNELL, AUCKLAND, Begs to call the attention of the Trade and the public in general to his various brands of SOAP, which for excellence of quality cannot be surpassed. Household Soap, a good cheap Soap, No. 2 „ • a superior quality Soap, i Al „ being the best Soap made, and should be in every family, as its washing qualities are really Al, and for durability is unequelled. ASK FOR ALLENDER'S Al SOAP, And* see that you get it, as one trial will be enough to secure its. constant use. SOFT SOAP Is also manufactured on the premises, which for machinery, wool-washing, &c, in equal in quality to the imported article. ALLENDER'S PUEIFIED MOULD CANDLES Are admitted by all to be the best in the market, and are guaranteed to burn longer than sperm. To accommodate customers he has taken an office in Fort-street, next door to Messrs S. Cochrane and Son's Auction Mart, where orders oan be left, whiob will have prompt attention, iAMELL STEAM sGAJ? & OMD-E WOBKS, 12th Septti-her,' k 1372.



Miscellaneous/ IMPORTANT TO LADIES. TH E number of SEWING MACHINES claiming the attention of the ladies of Auckland is so great that they may well be puzzled which to choose. The undersigned, from his practical acquaintance with the construction of the various Machines in use, can confidently recom mend TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH MACHINE To his friends and the public. It contains important improvements, and is without doubt the handsomest and best Machine to be had, having taken prizes at all recent competitions. Prices : HAND MACHINES, 5 guineas. STAND MACHINES, 7 guineas and 8£ with extras. T. PEACOCK, SHORTLAND STREET, Agent for New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and repairs done on the premises. ASPHALT. KNIGHT, CRAW & CO. desire to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck and that they are prepared to lay Asphalt Pavement n any of the suburban streets at 3s 6d per yard. The" City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. X., C, & Co. can recommend their work for Stores, Kitchens, and Cellar-floors, Gardens, "Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable Pavement. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest. - R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OP AUCKLAND. ri ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce VJT that it is my intention to offer myself as a Cand ate for Election to the office of Superintendent of this Province at the approaching General Election. J. WILLIAMSON. Auckland, January 7,1873. AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACE MEETING. ELLERSLIE.—APRIL 14, 1873. Stewards : Hon. C. J. Taylor Dr Pollen Major Walmsley G. Crummer, Esq. John Cosgrave, Esq. Judge: , Captain Beckham. Handicapper : Captain W. Fraser. Clerk op the' Course : H. Hardington, Esq. Starter : Robert Wynyard, Esq. Clerk or the Scales : W. Marks, Esq. . A . First Race. —12 o'clock. MAIDEN PLATE of 50 soys ; open to all horses that have never won an advertised prize of £20 ; one • and a-half miles. Entrance. 2 soys. Second Race. —12.45. WELTER HANDICAP of 40 soys; entrance. 4 soys, h. ft.; to be declared before the starting of first race ; second horse to save his stakes ; one mile and a-quarter. ' Third Race. -1.30. PONY RACE, 15 soys ; once round the course ; 14 hands ;to carry lOst; 7 lbs allowed for each inch under 14 hands ; entrance, 1 soy. Fourth Race.—2.3o. I AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 20 soys from the prize; top weight not over 11 st; distance, two miles ; entrance, 3 soys ; to be lodged with the Secretary by 3 p.m. 20th March ; weights to be declared 31st March, and acceptance, with sweep of 5 soys, to be sent in at time of general entry. Fifth Race. —3.15. SELLING RACE of 60 soys ; once round the course ; welter weights for age ; winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 7 lbs ; 30 soys, 14 lbs ; 20 soys, 21 lbs 10 soys, 28 lbs ; any surplus to go to the fund entrance, 4 soys. Sixth Race - 3.45. HACK RACE of 15 soys; once round the course catch weights ; post entrance, 1 soy. Seventh Race.—4.ls. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 25 soys ; one_mile ; entrance, 1 soy; entrance to be made imme diately after Selling Race. Races will be run under Victorian rules and weights- Entrances to be closed Bth... April, at 4 p.m., Club Room, Auckland Hotel; and to be addressed to the Secretary. , , Entrances by letter will not be received untless hand at 4 p.m., Bth April. Entrances by telegram will not be received unles accompanied by remittance. Qualification to members of Auckland Jockey. Club 1 soy, to non-members 2 soys for all races except Pony and Hack races, fer which 1 soy will qualify. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Hon. Secretary A. J.C. February 15, 1873. CAUTION. IT has come to our knowledge that some anprincipled persons are making a spurious imitation of our Fire Kindlers after our own shape, the said Kindlers being made with Coal Tar, whereas our Kauri Gum Fire Kindlers do not contain one particle of that offensive material, the principal ingredient being Kauri Gum. WILLIAMS & CO., : SOLE INVENTORS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE KAURI GUM FIRE KINDLERS, Albert street, Auckland, It is a well-known fact that one parcel of the old fashioned Coal Taf Fire Kindlers placed in a Grocer's . shop twenty-four hours will impregnate all edibles con tained there. The following certificate certifies to the genuiness of Williams & Co.'s Kindlers:— "I certify that I have analyzed William's Fire Kindlers, and find that they do not contain any Coal Tar. " CHARLES F. GOLDSBRO', M.D. « " February 20,1873." • QKICKET, CSOQUET FOOTBALL, ETC. ALa c and Well-assorted Stock of CRICKET BATS, STUMPS, BALLS, GLOVES, AND LEG GUARDS; SETS CROQUET & STANDS, CROQUET SEATS SINGLE STICKS, FENCING FOILS, GLOVES AND MASKS, BOXING GLOVES, FOOTBALLS, QUOITS, LAWN BILLIARDS, ETO To be Sold, a Bargain* A LARGE LAWN MOWER. H. FENDELOW, IRONM ONGER, 166, QUEEN STREET. SEE WING- MACHINE on Sa.LE All the latest improvements, with, plain tables: qqa/rter and half cases, GRA2n tT VMOILTON, A d is Sf x s, lih QUfiES SSRSfitt,