Printed and published by the' proprietors Georg^. McCcllaoh Reed, of North Shore, and Henry Brett, tff INrneil. at-, their General Steam Printinj Otlii!', WyiHllin<. itin.t, Who City of Auckland W^p.seiDAY, May H, ISTS,

■ THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 1878.



Miscellaneous. [Established 1862.] 4G-. BAB.TLETT, • CHRONOMETER, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER AND JEWELLER, 82, QUEEN STREET, Importer of London - Manufactured Watches. Superior English Lever and best Foreign Watches iQ STOCK GUARANTEED. Colonial 'and English Jewellery, Newest Designs, Gold Chains, Gold Rings, &c, &c, &c. Silver-plated and Jet Goods in great Variety. A. G. 8.. in thanking his friends and customers for the confidence hitherto reposed in him, begs to assure them that nothing on his part will be wanting to merit a continuance of the same, and that Chronometers, Watches, and Repairs generally entrusted to him will receive that attention and skill in execution, commensurate with his long experience and facilities for performing. Chronometers adjusted and rated by Transit Observation. 82, QUEEN STREET, NEXT COOMBES' CLOTHING MART. . ■ .; ■ ■- ■; XTEW ZEALAND HOUS'fi TO THE1 LADIES, OP THE PROVINCE 4 OE AUCKLAND. I respectfully beg to intimate that I am Showing my ' NEW ' AUTUMN AND "WINTER GOODS Comprising ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON In VELVET, VELVETEEN, AND CLOTH MANTLES, OPERA AND WATERPROOF TWEED CLOAKS, The New*£3hades of Color in the various, DEESS MATEEIALS, Everything Now in FANCY SILKS, Extra Qualities in BLACK SILKS, A Novel Selection of Wool Goods, EEAL LACE COLLARS AND SETS In shoit, all'classes of New Goods for'th'e Season.,,, W. EATT EA V, N E;W ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen street, Auckland. ... ■ jfji, _ , ■■-(,■■.■<• ■ ,■ • ■ [/( .. i . u'-'j - - vi-.- ' '■* :' '■' ■ ' ;'■' ■ '''■' :' 'ii^'.j. ■- ■«-■ ' ■■•l , ."r.iiiirfa. ■■ ■-■ « EARLY CLOSING DURING THE WINTER SEASON. , ; WEATTEAY begs to intimate • to his customers that, on and after the Ist proximo, and until the 31st July next, he will close daily at 6/30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), and on Satur days at 9 p.m. ,\ ' ' , New Zealand House, 66, Queen street.' . 25th April, 1873. , ( TT EI N R I CEL X O £pN 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. | j '. ;- ' i A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. ' H. K. bogs 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 aro of the best known manufactures of tho ■ home markets. : .; • ■ ■: jtarNotcJtho address — 'EL E I N E I C H X OH N, JEWELLER,



Miscellaneous. TjiX BELLA MAET AND -L^ VICTORIA :—Tares, Bulbs, Seed Potatoes,.; Sowing Rape, Poa Pratensis, Rib (irass, Praiw Grass,? Peas, Beans, Vegetable Seeds, &c. Orders taken for Nursery Stock. H. LIPSCOMBE, Wholesale and Retail Seed Merchants, 130, Queen street. ONIONS ! ONIONS ! ! ONIONS ! ! ! ■ WANTED TO SELL," and. they must be sold in three weeks. H. "Watts has 100 sacks of Large Spanish Onions from f Hobart Town, ex Bella Mary and Jane, and intends selling them 14 lbs. for One Shilling; or 6s Od per 112 lbs., for three weeks, and will open at the Old" Market from nine o'clock to five o'clock ; and at Pitt street, seven to eight. BSg" Note the address :— MARKET PLACE, AND AT PITT-STREET. NOTICE. THE public are informed that I have, obtained a Licenseifrem the City Council Office for the Removal of Rubbish or Night Soil. The lowest price charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders may be left at the City Council Office ; or at Mr Sceats' British Hotel. ABEL FLETCHER. VENETIAN BLINDS "WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED 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 REASONABLE PRICES. fcgrSENT TO AXL PABTS OS NEW ZEALAND. ]£ &. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired an painted. VENETIAN HOUSE. Shorthand street, Auckland. thistle wholesale and retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET PUBLIC NOTICE. P. D AEBY TN returning thanks to the public JL for the liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection op Superior PORT 3, SHERRIES, AND ADELAIDE WINES ; aISO, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. B. D. Superior Adelaide Wine ..SO Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Greinlees and Colville's Whisky 8 6 Canipbelton Whisky 3 6 DunVille's Whisky 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 OldPortWine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandlman's Four Dia mond) '■ .. •■ <• 6 ' The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle s. d Hennessy's Brandy 6 0 Martell's Brandy .. o 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. ..4 0 Fine' Old Jamaica Rum 6 0 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No 2 6 6 ChanipagneNo. 2, pints 3 0 Champagne, Jacquesffn's 6 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 8 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..8 6 Towrisend's Sarsaparilla 6 0 English Ginger Wine 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 18 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon j overproof, warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Libferal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms—Strictly Cash. PUBLIC NOTICE. T CATER (late Crombie's) ROYAL ♦J • Ifine art photographic gallery, Queen' street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of an Experienced Operator, feels warranted in stating that hjey will receive every civility and attention, as well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. IJ:C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking! Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now dmplete. DANTZIC SPRUCE. BRAND: RICK & FISCHER. THIS universal arid excellent beverage of the celebrated brand of Rick and Fischer, is now to be had on Draught, in Bottle, or by the Keg, from JOHN SCEATS, BRITISH HOTEL, Queen stjuset. Highly recommended by the faculty. Also, 6 hhds. Rum Shrub, 30 0.p., for special use of the Jewish fraternity. GOEDON & Gr: OTCH, 280, George street, Sydney, N.S.W., Printers, Brokers, News and Advertising Agents. Miller and Richard's Extra Hard Metal Types. . Presses andI'Printing Materials always in stock:;, also, Messrs A. B. Fleming & Co's celebrated Printing Inks. Prompt attention to all orders received • direct, accompanied by drafts or reference to Sydney houses. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERL. AND OTHERS. ri rpHF undersigned are Cash Pur- J- CJJASERB 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. JRELAND BROS., TANNERS ANDJLEATTTER MANUFAO UR n or x. k w d A u6klaSd~saVing-s' bank ,/m., ESTABLISHED 1847. Pkehident: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. VI OK-PBEB IDX N T ! WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank Is open daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is. and upwards rocoivod, for which per cent, interest is allowod. Every facility given to depositors. . : It. C&MERON, Accountant. |A Cahd.'l C. O. MONTROSE, PATENTS' AGENT, WELLINGTON. A PPLlCATlONSfor.andEegistra -£jL tion of Patents, expoditlously, ofllcloritly, und economically conducted, and hoavy legal f pus saved to . clients.' . Instructions by Telegraph promptly iillondort to. . B3T Addros: ;!, .CO. MONTROSE, »,,;,,, .... . Wellington.



Drapery- i T COS&BATB AND 00, Have now open THE LARGEST AND BEST-ASSORTED STOCK i " OB 'I W INTEE GOODS To be found in New Zealand, comprising v Rich, Plain, Colored, PancJV and Black SILKS, j Irish Poplins and Japanese Silks, Black and Colored Velvets and Velveteens, ENGLISH & FRENCH DRESS GOODS Consisting of Satindechines, Baratheas, Brilliantines, Crepe de Paris, French Merinos, in all the New Shades, Serges of all Descriptions, ' Scotch Wool Plaid 3 and Waterproofs, English and Scotch Winceys. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FURS, Russian and Hudson's Bay Sable, Ermine, Mink, Alsaka Seal, i Black Martin, Grebe, Squirrel, As trakhan and Chinchilla. An Immense Variety of Mantles, Jackets, and Polo naise, in Velvet Cloth and Velveteen, Waterproof Costumes, Long and Square Wool Shawls. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is replete with all the Novelties of the Season in Paris-made Bonnets and Hats, Feathers and Flowers, Laces and Kibbons. The above forms the Finest Collection of Rich Goods, and contains all the latest novelties introduced in the European Markets this Season, and selected with great care by our London buyer. PRICES EXTREMELY LOW. CANADABUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Xtf INKS & HALL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEBT AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF EUENITUEE, CAEPETS, PLOOE CLOTHS, AND GENEEAL FUENISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THli TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. &|H. having large and convenient workshops manufacture eveiy description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS, ALL WIDTHS, CUT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. AGENTS FOR THE G ROVER & BAKER DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING- MACHINES, Long acknowledged as' THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 ss. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Gratis. Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent Post free. CLOSED ON SATURDAYS AFTER FOUR O'CLOCK. . fl : ': : .... - WINKS &, HALL. r. APOTHECAEISS' HI;LL. SMITH'S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS The best Aperient known, Tonic Alterative, and Purifying, ■ containing no Mercury.' Extract, fromletter:—" Sir -1 haveg reat pleasure in stating that i through the aid of your Antibilious and Liver Pills (using one or .two doses a week) I have been restored from intense suffering, arising from torpid liver, loss of rest and appetite, nervousness and general/ disarrangement, to the possession-of perfect health. I also observe that the Pills have a marked diuretic effect, giving great relief to the kidneys." SMITH'S WORM POWDERS. . The enormous Salo. of these Powder is still in creasing. Extract from letter:—"Sir—After trying every known remedy upon my children for worms I was at last fortunately induced by a neighbor to try a packet of your Worm Powders. I used them according to the directions, and the result was so astonishing th>t if I had not been an eye-witness I would not have believed it. I am pleased to state that since using them my children have recovered their looks, health, and appetite ; in short, a shilling packet has saved me pounds' worth of medicine. Please send by bearer a. packot of Powdors, as I wish to give them to rriond." Also to be had, SMITH'S RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Congh Mixturo, Diarrhcua and Dysentry Mixture, and Hair Rostoror. ■ ■ '■'■ DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. Toothache Drops- PIIOPRIKTOR I i O. SYDNEY SMITH, Chemist, Etc., APOTHECARIES' HALL, 220, QUEEN STREET, TwttKH Poo.ua Uiaow ins City Ham..



Drapery. rpHE CITY CLOTHING MART/ No. 80, QUEEN STREET. WINTER CLOTHING! THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT. IN THE COLONY. OVERCOATS-IRISH FRIEZE OVERCOATS -PILOT, BEAVER, & WITNEY OVERCOATS—WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS- ALL SIZES & SHAPES EXTRA LONG OVERCOATS! WATERPROOF COATS—Macintosh's Patent WATERPROOF COATS—Moleskin, Indiarubber Face INDIARUBBER WATERPROOF COATS, FROM 15s. CD. Jackets—Reversible Jackets—Witney, Pilot, and Beaver Monkey Jackets, from 16s 6d Inverness Capes PILOT & RIPPLE CLOTH GALATEAS- Coomijes' Make ! BOYS' & YOUTHS' JACKETS, OVERCOATS, AND CAPES. Bannockburn Tweed Suits Heavy Tweed Suits Tweed Trousers and Vests, £' OEELONG TWEED SUITS— Mki.iiouknk Make ! Bannockburn Galateas—Coombes' Make Fancy Tweed Galateas—Coombes' Make Black Cloth Galateas - Coombes' Make Blue Cloth Galateas—Coombes' Make. . BLACK CLOTH & TWEED PAGET COATS— Coombks' Make ! Boys' Tweed Suits Boys' Black Cloth Suits. CLOTH, TWEED, & VELVETEEN KNICKER BOCKER SUITS. Moleskin Trousers Bedford Cord Trousers. BEDFORD CORD & TWEED RIDING PANTS. SEASONABLE UNDERCLOTHING ! Flannel Shirts Lambs-wool Shirts Merino Shirts ! Tweed Shirts CRIMEAN SHIRTS—Coombks1 Make DRESS SHIRTS SHIRTS, IN SILK, COTTON, WINCEY, AND PIIORMIUM TENAX! ■ ' '.'■'■ 1 ', _—— Pantaloons, Socks, Stockings, for avery change of temperature. Wool Scarves Silk Scarves . Fancy Ties and Scarves PAPER COLLARS, LINEN COLLARS, FRONTS, CUFFS, GLOVES, Etc. TOILET REQUISITES & PERFUMEBK". .1 Black Silk Hats Drab Shell Hats Hard Kelt Hats Soft Felt Hati Tweed, Cloth, and Silk Hats THE BISMARCK HAT FOR 2s. lln. !.'.:. 1 ■ Geelong Tweeds '"'' Nelson Tweeds Bliss's Tweeds , Bannockburn Tweed* Black and 'Blue Cloths Pilots, Witneys, &c. THE LARGBS^'ASSORTIIEiST PATTEBNS ~, IN ABOVE GOODS IN THE COLOKY. •''■• ' ■ '■ ~v . portmanteaus, travelling bags, ' dressing cases, bugs, blankets, wrappers. Garments Made to Order with 1 Neatness and Despatch. THE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN STREET. S A*M- TP-B L C O O M B E S, PROPRIETOR, -i :



Sewing Machines, &o. Sewing Machines for the Million! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY AT MONTAGUE'S CELEBEATED FANCY BAZAAE, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. The "Defiance" Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine, complete WITH EXTRAS. £ S. d. Price 5 0 0 With Table 6 10 0 rriHIS Machine has been awarded X seven PRIZE MEDALS at the various com petitive trials held in Victoria and New South Wales, and is generally admired for its elegance of finish, the certainty of its doing all that the most expensive ma chines are supposed to perform at one-half their cost, and its extreme simplicity, as children are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " G-EBMANIA" SILENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE. Price £6 15 0 With 19 extras. This Machine has obtained a world-wide notoriety, having been awarded Twenty-six Gold Medals in Europe, and has taken several Prizes in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Geelong, and is acknowledged by the Victorian Press as one of the Best and Cheapest Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines yet submitted to the public. A constant supply of 'Needles, Cotton, and all extras, on hand. An experienced Machinist always on the premises to instruct purchasers, and lessons given gratis, if required to parties preferring, at their own residences In order to meet the requirements of all classes WEEKLY PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. Note the Address — Montague's Fancy Bazaar, QUEEN STEEET AUCKLAND. rpiMBEK ON SALE at the Store -i. Breakwater road. Planed, Tongued and Grooved, 9xl and 6xl; also, a Splendid Assort ment of all sizes First and Second-class. Vessels loaded with despatch. C. A HARRIS. Nov 30. 1872. WA 8 H ING MA D E EAST AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT. J. ALLEN DE E, SOAP AND CANDLE MANTJ FACTURER, PARKELL, 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 washingqualities are really Al, and for durability is unequolled. ASK FOR ALLENDER'S Al SOAP. And see that you get it, as one trial will be enough to secure its constant use. SOPTSOAP la 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. Cochrane and Son's Auction Mart, -where orders can be left, which will have prompt attention. PARNELL BTEAM SOAP 4 CANDLE WORKS, 12th September. 1874 SURPLUS STOCK at Keduced Prices :— s. d. 2 cases Ladies' Imitation Kid Boots .. .. 3 6 2 ~ „ Morrocco Boots .. .. .. 4 C 1 • ! ~ Oxford Lace-up Shoes .. .. 4 C 2 „ Half Wellington Stout Shooting Boots.. 12 C 1 ~ Margate AVebb and Fancy Slippers .. 2 0 J. ROUT. High-street. ALEXANDER MACKIE, DURHAM-STREET COACH FACTORY. A MACKIE has much pleasure in • informing his friends and the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has added to his other branches of business that of Horse. Shoeing, and having engaged the services of an experienced Shoeing Smith he is now prepared to execute Horse Shoeing in a manner hitherto unsurpassed in Auckland. N.B.—A.M. would draw particular attention to this new branch of his business, and will guarantee that the utmost care and attention will be paid to it. General Smithing in all its branches. Springs of all kinds Made and Repaired. TT/j KIR B V ¥ V • CORNER 6F QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. NEWCASTLE COAL (Wholesale and Retail), AT THE LOWEST RATES. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS, AND TILES, Always on hand. , •■.-.-' . SHQRTL AND S T E ; E E T, ; Almost Opposite General Post-office. ~ J^" ; McC U L: S X V, FU iER AL UIiDBUTAKE H. Hearse and Mourning Coaches Furnished., , Grave Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. • t6p OF HOBSON STREET. i ! .. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! MASONIC HOTEL, PRINCES STREET. THE Proprietor of tlie above Hotel has just imported one of ALCOCK'S BILLIARD TABLES; second to none in the province. The room is handsomely fitted up, and the services of a civil attendant has been secured. LIQUOKS OF THE BEST BRANDS. ■ G. A. AVEY, Proprietor. NOTICE! NOTICE! FOR SALE, at the Market Place, Queen-street: — Men's Socks, 6d per pair ; Military Socks, Is per pair ; Men's and Boys' Collars, 6d per box ; best do, 9d; Braces, 9d per pair; Men's Wool Comforters, Is 6d each: Tom Thumb Neckties. 6d each: Children's Socks, from 8d per pair; Boys' Brown Cotton, 9d per pair; Ladies*' Stockings; 6d per pair ; Ladies' Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4d each ; Rac> and Small-tooth Combs, 6d each.; Black Ear-rings, Is per pair ; Black I Brooches, Is each ; ■ Wool Chest Protectors, Collarettes, and Bootees; London Sheet Songs, 3d each ; Toys, Haberdashery, Stationery. &c, &c. Country Storekeepers and the Trade supplied in small quantities for retailing. ..... J.WILLIAMS'Qate 3, Watts), Old Market Plaqp, Queen-street.



Miscellaneous, [Established 1842.] T^ J A "M~I E SO N, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supplied -with Furnishings. WELLESLE V STR EE T E A S.T. Four Doors from Corner. WE. HAYWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO W V N D H A M STREET, (Next Queen-street Corner.) i Residence and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. TMMENSE BAEGAINS, EVERYBODY SHOULD CALL AT WILLIAM ETEE'S bn;n-iskillen house, VICTORIA STREET, "Who is now offering to the Public a Large Lot of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY GOODS. 200 Ladies' Bonnets, in Silk Velvet (newest fashion), 10s each, worth 25s 100 pairs first choice Josephine Kid Gloves, 3s per pair 1000 yards Heavy Scarlet Flannel, Is 3d to Is 6d per yard 1000 yards Hoyle's Prints, 6d to 7d per yard Ladies' Wool Clouds Collarets Elizabethan Roughs Cross-overs Fancy Polkas Children's Hats. Is each 100 Ladies' and Maids' Garibaldi Jackets, 4s and 5s each Maids' Kid Boots, ll's to l's, 5s 6d to 6s per pair Children'e do, 6's to 9's, 4s to 4s 6d per pair '•■ Cashmere House Boots, 3s 6d per pair 2000 yards Horrocks' Loi-gcloth, 36in., 6d per yard. Also, A GREAT VARIETY OF FLOWERS, FEATHERS, AND FANCY GOODS. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. GIVE A CALL And judge for yourselves. SEEDLING FOREST TREES. FOR SALE, 200,000 ASH- OAK-snd ELM. Appiylto JOHN HALE, NURSERYMAN, NELSON. OIL, COLOE, GLASS, AND P APERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of Nbi 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 Comp»ss Glasses, Brushes, &c, &c. „ NOTICE. THE NEW ZEALAND " CUSTOMS GUIDE " will be ready (shortly Price, 20s per copy. A splendid advertising medium. A few pages utill reseived. Terms : Whole page, 42s ; half-page, 30s; fourth-page, 20s. • FERGUSSON & MITCHELL, Publishers. Manufacturing- Stationers, Etc., DUN ED in. AL F E E DALEY, PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER AND JEWELLER. (Fxom Messrs Ridley and Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London,) Every description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at the shortest notice and reasonable prices, in a workmanlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All work done in the same efficient manner as in London. All work guaranteed. S3T Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALE V, 215, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. WO L• F E ' S AROMATIC , ~ SCHEIDAM SCHNAPPS (Registeked). It is an indisputable fact that the advantages of this perfectly pure beverage have now rendered it the most ■ largely consumed of any imported spirit, the demand throughout' the whole of the Australian colonies almost exceeding the capability of the proprietor to supply. Wolfe's Schnapps is now occupying the place held in past years by inferior brands of geneva, the medical profession testifying to its excellence over these and other adulterated spirits, including French brandy, in no less than TEN THOUSAND LETTERS, • ; which are in the possession of the manufacturer, all certifying to its perfect purity and marked superiority over every otter stimulant as a diuretic, tonic, and restorative; The Resident Physician .of the Sydney Infirmary says :—" I h.av'e no hesitation in stating that I consider your Schnapps '■ a most excellent stimulant and diuretic." The Government Analytical Chemist, Melbourne, says :—As a sample of hollands gin, I do not think it can be surpassed. ' It. may be recommended for use in hospital and private practice as a good aromatic stimulant." CAUTION. • . ■ An injunction against the sale of a counterfeited article has recently been granted in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, under a penalty of £30,000 ; and we are instructed, with a view to pro tect the public, to prosecute any one offering for sale any imitation of the genuine brand, for which we.are the sole Whosale Agents for the whole Of Australia and New Zealand. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. J. HIGrHLEY & CO. "DEQ- to acquaint their friends that they have LEASED the COMMODIOUS WARE HOUSE, No. 26, QUEEN-STREET, and are about to to commence Business as Auctioneers, Commission Agents, and Appraisers. < ; " Auckland, May S, IS7B,



Miscellaneous. New Zealand Steam Coffee ;Millß. Established 1864.] DSTEPH~ENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Nativa in bond and duty paid ■; Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 1 121b, 141b» ; Blb, and 601b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Ppcners Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman'si-lb, Hb, and 71btins j Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & ElackwelVs aif» \ Bengal, in fib and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp s Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutme?, whole or eround, in tins or bulk Cloves do do • do Ginger do dd. 5° Carraway do do *}° Cinnamon do do , GO Pimento do do do" ~ . Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain an.i iaucy ogxe» Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets .: ~,r Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. . D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS TVyndham street. Auckland pHOTO& E A P H Y. G. EEIKFEEN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, | rooms over Mb King's Chemist. Gartea-de-visite taken the best styleatl2s 6d perdoien; 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. pO E T iTa N D CEMENT, . A FRESH CONSIGNMEGT OF PORTLAND CEMENT, FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, PLASTER OF PARIS, KEEN'S CEMENT, And all Kinds OF BUILDER S' MATERIALS ALWAYS ON HAND KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERS, SLATERS, ETC., Victoria street East. lt l WINTER FASHIONS. TH E MISSES McLAUG-HLIN beg to inform the Ladies of Auckland and cinity that they have received a Choice Assortment vif WINTER MILLINERY, in the Latest Styles; also, Velvet Cloth and Velveteen Mantles, and a variety of Dress Materials. Furs, Laces, &c, &c. SHORTLAND STREET, Next Winks & Hall's. April 22, 1873. FROST'S RUBBER STAMPS. OEDEES 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 maybe seen on application to REED fe BRETT, Sole Agents. "" HOOPING COUGH! HOOPING COUGH! WILLIAMS'S BALSAMIC PECTORAL ELIXER speedily Relieves and effectually Cures the most distressing cases of Hooping Cough. Prepared only at "The People's Dispensary, 215, Queen-street (opposite City Hall). _^ TOOTHACHE ! TOOTHACHE! WILLIAMS' NEEVINE, or Odontaligic Essence, will be found to give immediate relief in the most viotent paroxysm of pain.—To be had (Wholesale and Retail) only at the People's Dispensary, 215, Queen street/- opposite City Haa ME FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallowy Wool, ie, &c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET • ( -; ; (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. , ' i ~ i 11 j; ALLEN'S LUNG- BALS AM THE REMEDY TOR CURING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted, so as to retain . all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afflicted with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes-give relief; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. y : Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption give this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with the result, and confess that THE SURE REMEDY IS FOUND AT LAST; \ It is sold by all Druggists; MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. ; ■ v •'■• It is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were soon made known at home ; and very Boon its I fame was nois'edfar and near ; nowit issold in nearly every Drug Store in the United States, -North', Bast, South.' and West. N o similar medicine stands higher with the; people. It is well known on the Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, andj Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received for it; and throughout .Canada it is well and favorably known, and sold everywhere. . -. ■ ■ _■ ■ _ r . (ffi ; T> u-*>> Ecad what Capt. Foster writes. . ■ ~ X ' Port Burwelx, March 23. Messrs. Perry Davis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you ■of the benefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam, , Having been troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam'was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my. cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also us%d it with most satisfactory results. , . Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder, residing at Port Burwell, Canada. Lexington, Missouri, May 23, 1566. Messrs, J. N. Harris & Co. : Dear Sirs,-I have made ALLEN'S LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in bur city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen. bottles sent me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it gives ■ them satisfaction ; and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible, lam, yours, &c, THOMAS J. FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction. Sold by all Dealers in Family Medicines. WHOLESALE AGENTS, L. D. NATHAN & C 0., ; Auckland,'NiZ.