HIE EYENLxNG STAK, DECEMBEII 17, 1870.



rmra**—_=^ ■■ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23. TTSASES OF HARBOUR ENDOWMENT h PROPERTIES. The undersigned have been favoured with instruction from his Honor the Superintendent to offer fo sale by public auction, at their Mart, Fort-street, oi the day above-named, at the hour of 12 noon, THE LEASES of the undermen tioned Harbour Endowments:— 1 Twenty-one Allotments on the Breakwater Road numbered respectively from 1 to 21 on the plar to be seen at the auctioneers'; to be let for . period commencing Ist January, 1871. 0 Fourteen Allotments, known as the Timbei Wharves, Custom-house-street, numbered rrom 2 to 15 on plan, for 12 calendar months, com mencing Ist January, IS7I. 3 Five Allotments, numbered from 17 to 21 011 plan, situated between the Gore-street Jetty and '/ the Breakwater Road, with a frontage to Cus tom-house-street, for 12 calendar months, com mencing Ist January, 1871. 4 Nine Beach Allotments, numbered on tracing 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, situated west ward of the Queen-street Wharf and Albert street, for 12 calendar months, commencing Ist January, 1871. Conditions of lease may be ascertained at the office of the undersigned, where apian and tracing of the jllotments are exhibited. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■an [tf ° A_A c E* : The s.s.' ST. KILDA' will leave the wharf, Onehunga, for Wanganui, Westport, and (Jreymouth, at daylight on the 18th Decem ber, 1870 (weather pcrmiting). A. BARNES, Agent. I December 17, 1870. A 'Bus will leave Mr. Hardington's yards j at 11 o'clock THIS EVENING. I THE present state of the Retail Drapery Trade—caused by a variety of circumstances — has afforded opportunities to the under signed of purchasing large parcels of Drapery and Clothing at low rates, which he is determined to convert again inlo cash, at a small profit, as quickly as possible, as lie believes ia the old motto of "small profits and quick returns." Tlie Public will find a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK to select from, and R. Hobbs hopes that, by attention to the require ments of his customers and upright dealing, to still receive a fair share of public support. B. HOBBS, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Clothier, Upper Queen and WakeHeld-streets. I NOTICE OF REMOVAL. TTTE beg to announce to our advertising ; friends aud subscribers that on and after j SATURDAY, the 17th instant, the PUB- I LISHING OFFICE of the "EVENING \ STAR," will be NEXT DOOR to MR. SIBBIS'S AUCTION MART, Corner of Queen-street and Wyndham-street. REED AND BRETT. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES-- Auckland and Onehunga—Onehunga and Auckland Station. TlifE Tabie. Leave Auckland for Onehunga—B a.m., *a-w.,10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., j _ P'tn., 5 p.m. On Sundays, at 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. heavo Onehunga for Auckland—B a.m, I 1° a-m., /(Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. uu Sundays, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. A ./_ will leave Auckland for Onehunga ev^femdayatß.3op.m. -Bowick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland tor Howiek, 3 p. m. Liveby and Bait Stables. Horses Bought I'd Sold on Commission. | *<* the accommodation of passengers *"}ing late at night from the Gold Fields, j ** others desirous of visiting the different pees of amusement, a Night Omnibus will cave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 11 °cl<>ck the same night. Return Tickets from .*, i s Pecial Oa abuses will he always d caty at he Onehunga Wharf for the accommo- Jttior*. of pa3Bß*ffors airiving by the different \ "**«■ and othi. . eswU.



T7IOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE j. Transhipping to any port in the Australiar Colonies, by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamships; s THE s.s. 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' _ This (Saturday) Evening, 17th inst., at 1C o'clock. Passengers will be booked for the above ports at the Office of 11. M. JERVIB, \ Agent A.S.N. Co. ; npo h. a. wood, esq. Sir,—We, the undersigned Electors of P arneli, request that you will allow yourself to be placed in } nomination to represent the interest of oitr con ' stituency in tho forthcoming Parliament, and we - pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure - your return. J. C. Firth o. Alexander • J. M. Dargaville Henry Gilberd - Barton Ireland W. A. Clarke • Walter Ewen H. Brett « Andrew Beveridge W". S. Wilson E. Waymouth E. Bennett John Batger ]<_. Wylde Browne ; George Eraser J. C. MacCormick ! P. Whit-on James Harris R. H. Stevenson S. Bright Wm. McGregor Hay O. M. Quintall H. M. Nation Robt. Cranwell James Wrigley Robert Cliffe J. N. Booker Henry Pearce William Hay Pearson Gardiner • Octs. Smallfteld Robert Brown James Ferguson F. AY. Stevens J. W. Pro.ccc John Abbot J. Winks V. W Ruck Thos. M. King William North AY. 11. Davis J. B. Strange Thos. Phillipson G. M. Robertshaw ' Chas. Canning J. Home Harkness Hamilton Edward McGarriglo , AY. Morrin Thos. Fordyce J. AY. Robinson Robert Patterson Robert Hale Richard Garlick ' Joseph Symons Robert Hampton John Davis P. ~W. Longdill AVilliam Vaughan P. Gorman AY. George N. Dorrington J. IT. Diddams John Pee Thomas Waters George ICayter AVilliam Hale John Allender F. AY. Wright J. Russell AVilliam Cross John Rose T. Warner Charles Sanders AVm. Cook Samuel J. Edmonds G. H. Smith Henry Potter James AVilliams Chas. T>. Thomson Frederick Archard W. H. Steele G. B. Gilberd AY. E. Sadler John Brown John AA'ilson George Alderton Fredk. King Thomas Cross George Blotts C. Harding AY. T. Buckland T. Eade Reuben Elley James AVatt A. Kirkwood Major James Gay Caleb AVood Thomas J. AVater I). Mullins G. K. McKae 11. Shepherd James Bruce C. C. Eookes A. C. Lecky Auckland, October 27th, IS7O. Gentlemen", —I hilve much pleasure in accepting your request that I should offer myself for re-election for the district of Parnell in the General Assembly. Your obedient servant, READER AVOOD. To the Gentlemen signing the Requisition. mO¥I. SWANSON, Esq., M.P.C. AYe, tho undersigned electors of Newton, request you to allow yourself to be nominated as a represen tative of this district in the General Assembly at the ensuing election, and we engage to use our influence to secure your return. Thomas T. Masefleld (And 214 others). TO THOMAS MASEFIELD, Esq., AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. Gentlemen, —1 thank you for the honor you have done me, and in reply have to state that, if elected, I will do my best for your interests. W. SWANSON. TO THE HONORABLE JULIUS VOGEL. Sin,—AVe the undersigned, Electors of the City of Auckland East, request that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination to represent our district in the General Assembly, at the forthcoming General Elec tion, and we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election.—AVe are, sir, your obedient servants, (Signed by about 290 Electors.) GENTLEMEN, — I have much pleasure in complying with your flattering request. I will take an early opportunity of address ing you. I am, gentlemem, Yours faithfully, JULIUS VOGEL. Auckland, October 18,1870. pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Ist December, 1870. Separate TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of MONDAY, the 10th instant, f»r the undermentioned Services and Supplies for the Pro vincial Government during the periods stated, com mencing en the Ist January, 1871. Printed forms of tender, aud copies of the condi tious and specifications of the several contracts, can be obtained at this Office. r Superintendent. FOR TWELVE CALENDAR MONTHS. 1 Printing for the Provincial Government. 2. Printing for the Provincial Council. 3. Stationery. 4. Binding. 5. Carting. C. AA rrought Iron AA ork. FOR SIX CALENDAR MONTHS. 7. Rations for Mount Eden Gaol. 8 Rations for Lock-up. 9" Prison and Police Supplies. 10 Provisions for Provincial Hospital. ll' Provisions for Old Men's Refuge. 12 Prov sions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum. 13 Bread for Hospital and Refuge (separata). 14 Bread for Lunatic Asylum (separate). 15. Rations for Sick and Destitute. 16. Coals. 17. Firewood. *~ FLOWERS. FLOWERS. FLOWEKS. POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS ! B. BAIBD, VICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES, HAS on VIEW and for SALE, the largest and finest Collection in Auckland of FLOWERING PLANTS, IN POTS. x> oseg Cinerarias Primulas Fuschias Calceolarias petunias Geraniums Camellia. Veroenas Azalias Rhododendrons Pansies &c, _&*■> &c' A constant succession o"f Plants will be kept up during the ensuing season.



T IX I S T L E WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT S T O IR, lE_- Q.UEEN--3TREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. p. dTkby IN returning thanks to the public for tho liberal patronage he has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection of Superior Poets, Shebkies, and I Adelaide Wines ; also, Verdeilho and AustrO •■ Han Poets, which he intends to offer at the ' Lowest Possible Rejiunebative Pbices, for Cash. . LIST or PBICES : Per Bottle. S. D. Superior Adelaide Wine ... ..". 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark 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 G Old Port Wine 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 G English Ginger Wine... ... ... 3 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. Colonial Ale and Porter, lOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen. IN CASE : GENUINE bbands. Per Bottle. S. D. Honnessj'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 0 Dunville's Whisky ... ... ... 4 0 Champagne No. 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne No. 2, pints ... ... 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's ... ...5 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St. Julien ..3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 6 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... ... 5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 Ale and Porter, Landon Bottled, best brands ... ... .. ... 1 3 Rum, Brandy, and Whiskies sold by the gallon ; overproof warranted the same as from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and Picnic Parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH. FAG-LB BRASS FOTJtfDKY. J' KELLY & CO. beg to inform Engiucrs, , Plumber.?, and the Public in general, that thsy have commenced business as BRASS FOUNDERS & FINISHERS, and are prepared to supply the public at prices never dreamt, of iv Auckland. Bearings, and Rudder Bands, Is 3d per lb. and upwards ; all kinds of Cocks and Bells, Gasfil tings, Ship work, Rowlocks, Caps for Carriage Axles, Ornaments for Ilor.-e Harness, Knockers for Doors, and all kinds of Bnisswork cast and finished to order in the shortest notice. All at astonishing low prices. As J. Kelly and Co. will cast every day, there will be no delay for jobs wanted, and as they have had 25 years' experience in their several branches, they guarantee a good article. —Note the address, J. KELLY & CO., Top of the same yard as Brown, Barrett, and So., High-street, Auckland. N.B.—Old Brass, Copper, and Tin bought, or taken in exchange. Highest prices given, THE WAY TO OBTAIN SOUND HEALTH. Ist. —Cleanse the Stomach from all offensive accumulations, which so usually produce fun ctional derangement, vitiating the food. 2 n d.—Purify the blood from acrid and cor rupt humors, aid you will remove the causes of the greatest mass of the diseases which afflict so many of the human family. A REMEDY, proved by thirty years' ex perience, capable of effecting such a desirable and important purpose, is still before the public iv WHELPTON'S VEGETABLE PURIFYING PILLS. This famous Medicine has proved its value in Diseases of the Head, Chest, Bowls, I iver, and Digestive Organs, Kidneys, &c.; also, in Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sores, and Skin Diseases, it being a direct Purifier of the Blood and other fluids of the human body. See handbills given away by agents. Prepared and sold wholesale and retail in boxes, Is, Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 3s 6d each, by G. WHELPTON & SON, 3, Crane Court, Fleet stroet, London; and may be had of all Chemists and Medicine Vendors in tho Colony of New Zealand. EMPIRE HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET. OECCOMBE'S and BEDDEL'S COLO- O NIAL ALES 4d. per pint, 2d. per glass at the Bar. Just added, a new Billiard Bagatelle Table. W. Millee, proprietor, late of the City Baths, Queen- street. A good Quoit Ground and Quoits complete, adjoining the hotel. BILLIARDS. TO SUIT THE TIMES. ./~n(0 to MILLER'S EMPIRE HOTEL, \yX Victoria-street, for a quiet game of Bil liards ;no charge for the table. Drinks, 6d. Cheap Drinks.



qPEC IA L SALE ron TIIK BENEFIT OF THE PROPLE OF AUCKLAND IiUKING THE j CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 3. COSGRAVE & CO. Beg to inform the public that from this date to the 17th of January every article in their Warehouse will BE SOLD AT COST PRICE. It will be, perhaps, surprising to many that we should adopt the present course of giving Goods at Cost Price, but we do so on principle alone. First—To counters ct the influences brought to bear on the public in these extraordinary times ; second—To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very large and advantageous pur chases made a few days ago, and also at auction ; and bird—To let tho people of Auckland see where they can get best value for their money. It may be necessary, in the present crisis of Trade to remind the Public that we are not offering an old and moulded worn-out stock, that has been lying in the fixtures for years ; but we are giving them FIRST-CLASS GOODS, Mi purchased under unprecedented circumstances, and all perfectly new. Inspection Invited ! Comparison Challenged ! Competition Defied I BELFAST HO PEL, P It• I N C 13 S - S T 11 E E T. T STEWART begs to announce that he has OPENED n BOTTLE DEPART MENTiu connect bn with the above hotel, where families can be supplied with single bottles of the best Brands at wholesale prices. LOCAL INDUSTRY. J. Stewart having secured the agency for the sale of Mr. Albert's Wine, manufactured by himself from grapes grown on his farm, and which has been so highly recommended for its purity, being entirely free from aJul teration, is now prepared io supply it at per dozen ... ... ... 30b. per single bottle ... ... 3s. BELFAST HOTEL BOTTLING DEP,* HTMENT, PBINCES- STREET. Mb. CHARLES W. SANDERS, CONSULTING HOMOEOPATH Assistant to Dr. C. F. Fischer; nine years assistant to Dr. Powell, of London. Hour* of consultation: Morning, from 9 to 1; Evening, 6 to 8. 216; Queen-street, opposite the City Hall.



AMAZING PACT! £10,000 "WOItTII OB BOOTS & SHOES NOW SACRIFICING FOE ONE MONTH, AT T. ELLISON'S. T ELLISON has determined—on account , of the great depression that prevails, and in order to meet sueh —to hold a GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, at such enormous low prices never before heard of in Auckland :— ---5,000 Pairs Ladies' Kid Boots, from ... ... ... 5 0 per pair 500 Pairs Men's Elastic side Boots, from 9 0 per pair 500 Pairs Half-Wellingtons, from 12 0 per pair 200 Pairs Men's Bluchers, from 5 6 per pair 5,000 Pairs Assorted Children's Boots, from 1 6 per pair Ball Boots—White Kid and Marsalla reduced 25 per cent. T. ELLISON, WHOLESALEjAND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER. 78, QUEEN-STREET, . Next door .to F. H. LEWISSON. N.B.—All description of Boots and Shoes made 1 o order on the premises, at the shortest notice hy first-class Workmen, at equally LOW PBtCES. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. Auction Sales MONDAY, DECEMBER 19. ANNUAL SALE OF TOLLS, &c, FOR THE PROVINCIAL The Undersigned havo ' ea,v u ctions from His Honor criutend \. y pubic auction, at L~" t on the day above nam ;welye o'clock noon, THE USS , HE UJSDEB ■ - Tl JS ''' PERTIES, Y'EAB. 1871: ro at the Iron Store adjoining Hico, on the Queen-street Lot 2. Th Hl - geable for the Supply of AVater from * Pipes laid down Queen-street AY ar l from a 2-iuch pipe at AVynyard Pier. Lot 3.—The Tolls leviable at the Queen-street AVharf, and Custom-house-street, and at Gore-street Jetty, Breakwater Road, and Breakwater, together with the Pees chargeable at the AVharf Weigh-bridge. Lot 4.— The Fees leviable at the Slaughter House Newmarket. Lot s.—The Tolls leviable at the Panmure Bridge. Lot 6.—The Tolls leviable at the Newmarket Turn pike Gate, and at the Remuera and Mount Eden Road (East) Chain Bars, together with the Fees chargeable at the Newmarket Weigh-bridge. Lot 7.—The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Turnpike Gates, Great South Road. Lot B.—The Tolls leviable at the Newton Toll Gate on the Great North Road, at its junction with the Ponsonby Road. Lot 9.—The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll Gate (next the Eden Vine Hotel), and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar, together with the Royalty leviable for Scoria Ash taken from Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve. Lot 10.—The Tolls leviable at the New North Road Toll Gate (adjoining the Eden Vine Hotel). Conditions of the several Leases may be seen at the office of the undersigned. The sale will commence with Lot 1, and each Lot will be sold consecutively, ending with Lot 10. On the fall of the hammer, a deposit in cash will be required from the Purchaser equivalent to two months' rent. This sum will be returned to the Lessee or Lessees on the bond being duly executed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent, but will be forfeited if he or they should fail, neglect, or refuse to execute the bond. The Purchaser will also be required to name, at the time of sale, two persons qualified and willing to become sureties to his bond. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Auckland, Ist December, 1870. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22. JEWELLERY, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, &c, All New. The subscribers will sell at their roomß, Fort street, on Thursday, 22ud inst., at 11 o'clock, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT ov FIRST j_\. CLASS JEWELLERY, &c, consisting of-SUPERIOR GOLD WATCHES (Ladies' and Gents'), Silver Watches, Gold Earrings, Rings, Brooches, Lockets, Sieve-links, Keepers, Sets (handsome) Chains, Charms, Choice Necklets, See., &c, &o. The above are all of superior manufacture and design, quality first class, and the sale unreserved, affording a rare opportuuity for purchasing Christmas and New Year gifts. SAMDEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



Auction Sales SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17. AT HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK. FINE AND COARSE SAIT, TEA, \YII ET ING, AND GEN EVA. NOW LANDING, EX ' TIMARtV The subscribers have received instruejior.s from Messrs. Brown, Campbeli* asd Cc, to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Fa turday next, 17th inst, at half-past tin o'clock,. Opf\ BAGS FINE SALT OUU each 1 cwt. 140 bags Coarse Salt, each 1 cwt. 101 halfchcsts Tea, Congou 800 red cases Geneva 400 green cases Geneva 50 barrels Whiting Terms :—Under £30, cash ; over tliat amount, approved promissory notes at three months. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. WOOL! WOOL! WOO li.l nnHE principal Wool Sale of the season will take place on TUESDAY, the 20th inst, when 736 bales, and 9 bags, will be offerer!. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. CHOICE CHEISTMAS WINES AND SPIRITS. The Subscribers will sell, at their rooms, Fort street, on Tuesday, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock. AN ASSORTMENT OF CHOICE WINES, SPIRITS, &c., in lots to suit purchasers, comprising— 20 Cases pint Claret, " Chateau La Rose" 25 Cases pint Claret, " St. Julien" 15 Cases Martell's Brandy 12 Cases Holland's Gin, 0.2 o.p, 15 Cases Holland's Gin, 0.9 o.p. 8 Q.uarter-casks Cousen's Sherry 5 Quarter-casks Medium Sherry 7 Cases CuraQoa, stone jars 17 Cases Pale Golden Sherry 2 Cases Imitation Manilla Cigars &c, &c„ &c, SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. » i . —_ » WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBSON STREET. The Subscribers have received instructions to sell, at tho Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock. TWO COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSES, in Hobson-street, adjoining the property of Mr. A. Craig, Plumber, with the Allotment on which they are erected, having a frontage of 27 feet 6 inches to Hobson-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ON BB.HALF OF THE MORTGAGEE. The Subscribers have received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Lund Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, ALL THAT FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situated at Parnell, and being part'of Allotment No. .70, of Section No. 1, of tho Suburbs of Auckland, together with the Cot tage erected thereon. For further particulars apply lo Messrs. Jackson and Russell, Furt-street, or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY AND TUESDAY 9th AND 10th JANUARY, 1871 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The subscribers have received instructions from D. B. Thornton, Esq. (who is leaving for England), to sell, at his residence, Remuera, on above days, at 11 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, Horses, Carriages, &c, with Residence and Grounds, ary next. P.S.- Private offers will be received for the property meantime. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. CALEDONIAN GAMES. BOOTHS. BOOTHS. a. W. BIN NE V will sell by auctioix, at his rooms, Queen street, on Wednesday, 21st inst, at 3 o'clock, I^HE REFRESHMENT BOOTHS (six in number), Grand Stai.d and Gates, in connection with the Caledonian Games. Par I ticulars at sale.