The Evening Star.

Vol. IV.—No. 988.j

Auckland, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, MAEOH 19, 1873

[Price: ONE PENNY.



SttUpplns. A UOKLAND & NORTH SHOEE -* STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). P.S. Takapuna, THE "PEOPLE'S BOAT," Leaves Leave 3 Leave's Devonport Wharf. Flagstaff Wharf. Auckland Wharf. 6.50 am. 7.0 a.m 7.20 a.m. 3.20 „ 5.30 „ 850 °-20 » 9-33 950 " 10.20 „ 10.30,, 10 50 " 11.20 „ 11 50 " 12.50 pm. 1.0 p. m . i 20 p.m. l-fio „ 220 2-50 „ 320 " 3.H0 p.m. 4.0 ~ 420 " 4-so „ 5.0 „ 6 : 20 ;; sf)o » 6.0 „ 6.20 SUNDAYS. 9.50 a.m. 10.0 a.m. 10 20 am 12fO P-m. 1.20 pirn". 1.50 „ 2.0 p.m. 2.20 „ S-50 „ 4.'0 " 4™ " 4.50 „ 5.0 „ s 'oq '•' 5.50 „ 6.0 „ 6^20 " Weekly Tickets-Single, Is. 6d. ; Family, 4s. Single fare, 3d. each way ; Children, Half-price Horses, ss. March 13, 1873. _|i - OVERLAND ROUTE flftJMfS^s. To ENGLAND. jkw^?' california, new zealand. h?pTompanyndatisteai'iamailsteam webb's line. FOR HONOLTJLTJ, 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 20th March at two o clock p.m. For freight passage, and all particulars, apply *o HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. _L . AUSTRA L ASIAN «_____ XX STEAM NAVIGATION _K_flM_l-. co >a First-Class Steamers. ________B__fi_if___r* 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, shortly expected, will leave for above port three 'days after arrival. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. WANGANUT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. TENDERS will be received by the J- Undersigned, up to the 25th instant, for REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE S.S. St. Kilda. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of the Agents, Messrs Cruickshank& Co., Auckland. The lowest or any tender rot necessarily accepted. Tenders to be addressed and forwarded to the Manager direct. W. FINNIMORE, Manager, W.S.N Co. Wanganui, 10th March, 1873. - CJTEAM TO WANG-A- »O REI AND MAHURANGI, <HMf|^. calling at the KAWAU, HOT SPRINGS, and LITTLE OMAHA, V_____——* on 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 KaWaii. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. - Q7 JAM TO RIVER- O HEAD. The twin-screw steamer "•■^^■fr Gemini Leaves Auckland daily at 11 a.m. ; arrives at River head at 1 o'clock; leaves Riverhead at 3 o'clock; arrives at Auckland at 5 o'clock. Fares: To excursionists, parliamentary rates of One Penny per mile. Dec. 2. 1872. J. CASEY. -Ljk ~GV O R SAL E, j£s2*^. •*- The fast-sailing Schooner !S2Pj^£> Sunbeam, •2g&yslJ!<i§>» 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. ~(T E,, • SHORTLAND-STREET. JOHN STREET (Late of the Exchange Hotel), Having taken the above well-known House trust that he will receive the same amount of patronage heretofore accorded him by his friends and the public generally, and would only add that the motto of the Hotel will remain unaltered. * A H. DIETHELM, * in returning his best thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him, begs to inform his customers that he is Removing to the premises previously occupied by him in Shortland street, opposite Messrs A. Clark and Sons. New Goods shortly on view. Orders for Gentlemen's Dress, Regatta, Oxford, and Crimean Shirts, and Undfir clothing, will be received on the premises and promptly executed by C. DeL'EAU, French Shirt Manufacturer. A UCKLAND SAYINGS' BANK. j"\ _____ ESTABLISHED 1847.' Pees ident: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Vice-President: WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is open daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also or* Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. "■»' Any sum from Is. and upwards received, for which per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. B, CAMERON, Accountant,



Business Cards. HOOPER & c 0., GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, Wellesley street East, Auckland. SPARKLING EUREKA ALEB. ££X £4perhhd. XXXX £6perhhd. GEORGE AKEES, (Late Gedbes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW. JOHN EDWARDES, WHOLESALE CLOTH CAP MANUFACTURE, 87, Grey-street, Auckland. CONTRACTOR, TO THE COLONIAL FORCES. JAMES BUTCHER, Carter, Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notioe. Ballast supplied. PARTINGTON'S BISCUITS. Reduced Prices : Cabin Biscuits 18s per lOOlbs. All Kinds Fancy Do .. .. 6d per lb. _ , , LAMBS' BISCUIT, £20 per ton. Mr. J, S. Macfarlane, Agent. El S H E R & CO., 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 ~C X R S 0 N, •-' • 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 sold cheap. B 0 W R I N G, Upper Queen-street. jgr 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 HARWOOD'S, Tailob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Govern >r Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed WPHTLLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangin.js, 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, Wvndham street. MR F. W. CULLIE (late of Mel bourne), Pianoforte Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned, toned, ai.d regulated. Terms for tuning, 2s. 6d.—Apply to Mr J E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Pianos! 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 or Hire, or on the Deferred System of Payment. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in Exchange. Established 1859. T RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, COBURG STREET, BARRACK 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 Brewer?. MEALS AT ALL HOURS, to. EACH EW PAPERHANGINGS, 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 0 ORDER Agents for the NELSON HEMATITE PAINT COMPANY. This Paint is the best preventative of rust in iron. ■VTEW ZEALAND FISHERIES DRIED SCHJSTAPPER. SALT TURBOT, 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. & Wholesale Agents. TO" FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, & CO., SHOLTLAND STEEET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. OIL, COLOR, GLASS, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op 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, &c. ___' BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, fov cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills*



Insurance. NOEWICH UNION FIEE 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 and 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 oharged. 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 oash, 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 op its Receipts in the Colony 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. JJOYAL INSUEANCE 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 E/npire. 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 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 OfTers 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 USTEALIAN MUTUL PEOVI XA. DENT SOCIETY. Established 1849. OR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, ETO. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board or Directors : Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C., Chairman. Hon William Fitzherbert, Esq., M.H.R., Deputy Chairman. A. da 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, as above. I JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary, i Agent for Auckland — Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee— T B. Kenderdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLING. - AGENTS: PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 5, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. aoUTE BEITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSUEANCE COMPANY OF 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 transact* Fire and Marine Insurance business in all their respective branches. Agent in New Zealand, Australia, London, and OlßSgoWl AIBOARDMAN,



Merchandise. MOETON 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 Cabin Bread Teas, Sugars, Candles, Kerosine Pickles, Jams, Bice, Tobacco, Soap COLONIAL PRODUCE SO tons Duncan's Dunedin 'Flour and Oatmeal 13 cases McDonnell'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., Eta. 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 Saiiß by MOETON JONES, COMMISSION AGENT, No. 1, QUEEN STREET. "C 1 PORTER & CO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Importeks of Every Description of HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL-SILVER GOODS, SPONGE, HIP, AND SHOWER BATHS, FILTERERS, 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 GALVANIZED-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 Linos 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, Wykdham 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 HEEO FINEST TWEEDS, Colonial Manufacture. BOOTS & SHOES, &c. 7, WYNDHAM -STREET. THE VVILLCOX AND GIBBS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES. 'Wholesale agents :— T. H. HALL & CO., 7, Wyndham street, Auckland. TO BE LET OR DISPOSED OE —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. Aitke* or T. H. Hall & Co. TTEIXRICH 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 the 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, , itSTNote the address — HEINRICH KOHN, QUEEN IBEBT,



Education. AUCKLAND WESTEKN ACADEMY, HOBSON-STREET. ESTABLISHED 1865. REV. PETER MASON, 8.A., Edinburgh. Will Ke-open on MONDAY, the 27th inst. BRANCHES:— English: Beading, Grammar, Geography, Arith metic, Book-Keeping, &c. Mathematics : Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Trigonometry. . ,• ' Classics. Drawing. Fees, quarterly in advance : £1 Is, £111s 6d, £2 2g. The pupils will be subjected to a,strict quarterly examination, and every means used to secure satisfac tory progress. Unsectarian 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. (i ! i "~~"~~~-~~ Mrs Mason's Pupils will He-assemble, Pitt street, Newton, on the 27th inst. MODERN LANGUAGES. INSTRUCTION given in French or German, by a Foreigner.—lnformation may be obtained from P. Macßae, Esq. Head" Master, Aiick land College and Grammar School, or at the office of this paper. MISS NO EM AN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the last fiVe years), "Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes-street. The North Shore attended. TO LET, FOE A TERMS OF YEARS, the Allotment situated in Hobson street, adjoin ing the Eoman Catholic property, corner ofWyndham and Hobson streets. For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort street AMERICAN EARLY ROSE POTATOES. rp H E undersigned has received a JL small quantity of this superior Potatoe,; ex Hero, from Sydney. Price, Is Gd per lb. Also, PRAIRIE*- GRASS, LUCERNE, and NEW FLOWER SEEDS. H. LIPSCOMBE, ; 130, Queen-street. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). rriHIS BRANCH will shortly open for business ; meanwhile all communica tions to be addressed to the undersigned. DAVID HEAN, j Manager. Auckland 4th March, 1873 <~IOALS (Bay of Islands or New \J castle), Firewood (Cut* or Uncut), Posts and Rails, Shingles, Uallast, &c, &c, on sale by the% undersigned. J. CRAIG, Fort-street. March 8, 1573. [Established 1842.] I T)rr j a ~m~i c son, ' *• FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &c. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. WELLESLEY STREET EA S.T. Four Doors from Corner. 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, ToUet 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 lowpriceß. i 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. PAPERHANGrINGS OIL, WHITE LEAD, ETC., Ex Agnes Muir, Harvest Home, and 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 R;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, FARMERLJ AND OTHERS. THE undersigned;,are Cash Pue4 chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSINS, WOOL} TALLOW, &c, &c. at highest market rates, in any quantity. 1 Coasignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates, i t IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFAOTUEEB Auckland.



Drapery. J^cLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN" STEEET (One 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 6 Men's Tweed Coats, from .. . .. 12 6 Men's Hard Felt Hats, worth 7s 6d .. .. 211 Men's Straw Under Hats, worth 8s 6d .. .. 211 Men's Wire-rim Hats, wo^-th Ss Od .. ..46 32-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, A.. .. .. 0 '6 30-inch Horrock's Long Cloth,A.. ■ ■ ■ .. 0 6& 32-irich Horrock's Long Cloth,B.. ." ..0 it 2^ yards wide Grey Calico.. ... '■ .. 1 6 Single-width ~ ,','., .. .'. .. 0 .3^-' Superior Chintz ".,.''.-!-' .'.' 0 6| Felt Squares, for Carpets, from .. ~' • '.'. 17 9 "Glove Fitting Corsets "(Thompson's).. .. 511 A Lot of Ladies' Black Straw Hats .. .. 0 9 lj-yards wide China Matting, superior. "WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED, EX WAR WICK AND DURHAM, Etc., A SPLENDID STOCK OF GOODS FOR THE COMING- SKASON. INSPECTION INVITED. EXPIEATION OF LE^SE. GENUINE BONA FIDE SALE. GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, Etc., Etc., Etc. J^EED. LOVEEOCK & 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 assorted Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. YOUR EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. I £3TNote the Address:— TEED. LOVEEOCK & CO* CITY HALL, QUEEN-STRE E T, Auckland. COASTERS AND STOREKEEPERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. L\ . - S J\[ E W EUS Hih OPENING OF TEE 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 .. 7j 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 Trousers, all wool, formeerly £1 .. Iff 6 Men's Cloth Paget Coats 22; 6 Youths' Trousers .. ■ .'. 5' 11 Boys'and Youths' Overcoats 10 6 Boys' Suits, in great variety 1211 Alpine Hats, with Feathers 4 11 Men's Crimean Shirts, all wool .. .. 4' 11 Men's Working do, very heavy 1.11 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 oitherto, and begs to inform them that every article purchased at his shop is Guaranteed and Made on the promises. 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. gar Please to Note the address :— J . LEVY'S MOBSTER CLOTHING EALL, Next to the Old Theatre Royal, 210, QUEEN-STREET. Asphalt Pavement. FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost.: Orders addressed to ,Herald office willreceive prompt attention. JOHN MORRISON , WOOL PRODUCE, &c. THE Undersigned will make Cash Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned to their care for shipment to England. 1 L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET, ' 1 Auckland REGISTER ! REGISTER !! ELECTORAL VOTING PAPERS. PEESONS desirous of placing their names on the Roll can now obtain the necessary Printed Forms at this office. Price, Id each. WASHING MADE EAST AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT. J. ALLEN DE E, SOAP AND CANDLE MANTJ 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, 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 PURIFIED 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. Coohrane and Son's Auction Mart, where orders can be left, which will have prompt attention. PARNELL STEAM SOAP & CANDLE WORKS, 12th September,£lß72. i



Miscellaneous. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. TH B number of SEWING MACH IN E S 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 — , ; T AYLOK'S I 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 andS£ with extras. T. PEACOCK, SHORTLAND STREET, Agent foe New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and sepairs done on the premises. > ASPHA.I T. /^ ' ' i ■ . i . \ KNIGHT, CEAW & CO. desire to inform the Eatepayers 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.— E. C. Dyek, Shortland street. ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. r\ ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce V_T hat 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. WILLIAMSQN. Auckland, January 7,1873. AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACE MEETING.' ;.,., ELLERSLIE.—APRIL 14, 1873.* ■ Stewards : Hon. C. J. Taylor Dr Pollen Major Walmsley G. Crammer, Esq. John Cosgrave, Esq. Judge: Captain Beckham. . Handicafper : Captain W. I'raser. Clerk op the Course : H. Hardington, Eaq. Starter : Robert Wynyard., Esq. Clerk of the Scaxes :W. Marks, Esq. ,' 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 tie 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.SO. AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added ; second horse tp 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.r2oth 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., Sth April. Entrances by telegram will not be received uhles 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, ff Hon. Secretary A. J.C. February 15, 1873. C A U T IO N. IT has come to our knowledge that some anprincipled persons are making- a spurious imitation of our Fire Kindlers after our own shapef 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. 11 tr 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 V, GOLDSBRO', M.D. " February 20, 1873." QKICKET, OBOQ UET FOOTBALL, ETC. ALa c and Well-assorted Stock of jr. 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, ETC To be Sold, a Bargain, A LARGE LAWN MOWER.' ■ i '.:■ ;.'•: Vf H. FENDELOW, IRONMONGE R, ; 166, QUEEN STREET. OEEWING- MACHINE on SALE K3 All the latest improvements, with plain tables: quarter and half cases. . ' ■ >vo"(J GRANT 3 & MORTON, Agents, 12 8, QUEEN STREET,