The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 242.]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1870.

[Price One Penny



STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. THE STEAMER ' WILLIAMS' TTT-ILL. leave punctually at the advertised W time, as follows :— AUCKLAND : DAILY, at 10.30 o'clock a.ni. TABAKTT : DAILY, at 3 o'clock p.m. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. PBOM AtXCXLASD: Wednesday, at 4.30 o'clock afternoon Thursday, at 4 30 o'clock afternoon Friday, at 4 30 o'clock afternoon Saturday, at 4 30 o'clock afternoon IKOM OBAHAWSTOWN : Thursday, at 10 o'clock morniug . Friday, at 10 o'clock morning Saturday, at 10 o'clock morning FOR GRAHAMSTOWN & SHORTLAND. THE p.s. 'LADY BOWEN, 1 /CAPTAIN ADAMS, will receive Cargo foi \J both the above places, and sail as under : Tuesday, 18th October, 12 o'clock midnight. Thursday, 20th October, 6.30 o'clock evening J. CLaYTOV, Agent, High-street. . THAMES GOLDFIELES. rpHE following-wellrknown Cutters continue X to TRADE regularly between AUCK LAND and the THAMES, conveying Cargo at current, rates :— •GLANCE.' 'HARRIET.' 'LEX.' 'CORNSTALK.' • SEVERN.' 'MAID OF THE MILL.' M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom-house-street. STEAM TO WHANGAttEI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' WAPTAIN MUNDLE, will leave \j For Whan<jabei Every Friday. Leaves Whanoabei foe Attckxanb Every Saturday. Fob Rvssbi.li Every Tuesday. Lbates Rxtssri l fob Auckland Every Thursday. For freight or passage apply to GEOfiGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-itroet; ■■*' E. CAFFLER 4 CO., : Agents, Whangarei. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies. THE A.S.N. Co.'s 8.8. 'AUCKLAND', Or A TONS, 150 horsepower, F. Moose, OOU Commander, expected here on or about 22nd October, and will leave four days after ! arrival. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. /' FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Fine Ship •ABOUKIR,' OQ A TONS register, Al at Lloyds, Captain OV\J La»»lands, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has excellent accommodation for Passengeri, and carries an experienced Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to , CRUICK3HA2SK, SMART & Co., ■ ! ' . . Agents. • High-street, Auckland, October l»t, 1870.



MOURNING. J. M. M CLACHLAN! 214, QUEEN-STREET, (Neau Theatbe Royai), HAS now FOR SALE at PRICES MUCH BELOW the regular figure, for CASH, a Splendid Assortment of Jttoutntng <©oofcs, BOUGHT CHEAP AT AUCTION. Black Silk, 3b. lid., worth ss. Black French Merino, 2s. 6d., worth 4s. Black Crape Cloth, 25., worth 3s. Black Coburg. Is., worth Is. 6d. Black Alpaca Lustre, Is., worth Is. 6d. Black Crape, an assortment ") Black Crape Trimmings, ditto f£» a" Black Crape Bonnets, ditto C > -^ Black Crape Falls, aitto ) . P\ Black Josephine Kid Gloves, 3s. 6d. Colored Kid ditto, stitched, Is. ll|d. And every other article necessary for a complete Mourning Outfit. N.B.—Mourning orders made up on the remises, at the shobtesx notick



MESSES. G. NASH & CO., DEAPEES AND OLOTHIEES, TT A. V E ON HAND A "WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF ( MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING I The whole of whieii tney are now Selling at j GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. THE "PLEZUBA;" ! 08, SPRING WAIST BOOT, TJIOB. both Ladies and Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the JJ foot, improving the shape of the inetep, with increased comfort in wowing. Its chief feature v an Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the Boot, causing it to fit more closely to the hollow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommended bj the Medical Faculty as a support for flat feet and weak ankles, while at the same time it. im proves the appearance and developes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. i It is also completely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of never losing its shape. i The "FLEXUBA" BOOT is also invaluable in supporting and training the feet of young people. The " FLEXUHA" »PKLNG c-n be iusertedof any strength—either light or strong —to suit all feet. ig^° Observe the contrast !— \ Fig. 1 —The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The " Flexura" Boot, half worn. | Boot, half worn. PRICE, PER PAIR, ONE GUINEA. MADE BY W. BO LTOX, TOP OF SHORTLAND- STREET, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



UNITED SERVICE \THOIiESALE Ik BJETAIIi WINE AND SPIRIT STORE. QUEEN-STfiEET, two doobs^fbom; WELLESLEY-STREET. A MONTILLADO SHERRY, first Quality OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 186 i; BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENEI GIN JAMIESON'S PURE MALT DUBLIN WHISKY DTJNVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY POMERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS. A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands. BASS' BUETON ALI ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT.



EIGHT MAN IN THE EIGHT PLACE. CASH PALAGE, QUEEN-STREET THREE DOOES ABOVE LOGGIE, BUTCHER. SOLE PROPRIETOR-- H. P. .OQHEN., V THB LONG-LOOKED-FOR COMB AT LAST. A S BANKRUPTCY is the order of the day, H. P. COHEN has leased the CASH PALACE, to Sell in it all the Bankruptcy Stocks, so that the Working Classes may be able to purchase a Large Stook of Good PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY, CROCKERY, DRAPERY, and various kinds of other Useful Articles, from a Needle to an Anchor, for very little money. '■- <■■ '• ■ i. i, H. P. COHEN respectfully invites the Public to inspect the following Goods now on sale, viz. :-— 150 DOZEN DINNER PLATES, at Ss. 6d. per dozen 10 HALF-CHESTS FINEST TEA IN THE PROVINCE, at 2a. perlb., usually sold by grocers at 3s. 175 FRYING PANS, Is. 8 KEG 3 FINEST POTTED BUTTER, 9d. per lb. 150 DOZEN BOWLS, 3s. per dozen. 6 HALF-CHE3TS GOOD FAMILY TEA, la. 6d. per lb., usually sold at; -2s. 6d. 5 KEGS PRIME SALT BUTTER, 6J. per lb. 10 SIDES OF VERY GOOD BACON" that he will give tho Public cat of. " Pur Love and Affection," at Bd. per lb. 20 QUARTER-CASKS VINEGAR, at Ib. 6d. per gallon. Don't Forget the Address— .?;■<■-■ ■ \ ..'::".,.i, . ' .',/.".',' ■:'/'", ' '- fc ■ I' r<u '-': "/ j '■'/■.■■;:■"'■ ■-•■:'' ■ ""-'■' ■'■ Z i-'tl "A 0 ;.T A. O A S EC F A^ L, A O E, QUEE?-STEEET. ;'l



THE NEW DRUG & CHEMICAL ESTABLISHMENT, PITT-STREET, AUCKLAND. C. WHITLAW, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, SOLE PROPRIETOR, T)EGS to inform the public that, having had X) pou.e 15 years' experience in both the Manufacturing of Chemicals and the Retail and Dispensing part of the Profession, he con siders himself suffic ently qualified to perform the duties of a Chemist and Druggist without passing any formal or schooled examination, with the object of bring nominally styled a " Pharmaceutical Chemist." Some few years ago any Chemist, by paying an annual *üb sfrint'Yn, might become a member of this Society. C. W. thanks the public of Auckland and its vicinity for the very liberal support afforded him during the time he has be--n in business, and hopes for a continuation of that confi lence hitherto so liberally reposed in him ; and he, on his part, promises, that, while continuing to supply^/ discriminating public with a gen uine article, it will be his constant aim by civility of manner and lowest remunerative profits to still further merit a continuance of their generous favors. The following Preparations can always be had at the above Establishment:— TRY WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED AMERICAN WORM-DESTROYER, With POWDERS, for expelling Worms in Children ; price 25., including the Powders. EXTRAORDINARY CURE. Hundreds of Children in the neighbourhood of Newton have been relieved of from ten to thirty Worms within the past three weeks. j For Testimonials, see Handbills, THY WHITLAW'S AMERICAN HOREHOUND PECTORAL, A Certain Cure for Whooping-cough, Colds, Asthma, Influenza, and Croup. For Testimonials, see Handbills. WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED VEGETABLE CATHARTIC PILLS. A Sure Remedy for Headache, Indijo»tion, Bilious and all Stomach Complaints. WHITLAW'S TONIC SEIDLITZ POWDERS. WHITLAWS MIXOTRE FOB GOUT AND RHEUMATISM. TEETH SKILFULLY Sc CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECIPES Carefully and Accurately Compounded at all '■'■ '■'■ " hours. ».•( ■ .i -=;'?i \. CHARLES WHITLAW, Sole Proprietor of the Americam Worm \ .!.'■„ Destroyer. No Agents appointed in Town. NIGHT BELL. g3gr Please Note the Address— THE RED GLOBE LIGHT, P IT T STKEET, AUCKLAND N.Z. EAGLE BRASS EOUNDBY. TO ENGINEERS, PLUMBERS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. J KELLY and CO. having Btarted BRASS ,;\;FOUNDING-and FINISHING, are prepared to supply the public at prices never dreamt of in Auckland. Plain Brass castings; Bearings, and Kudder Bands, Is. 3d. per lb., and upwards; Foutaionemoreaus Metal, strong and durabie, lbd. per lb., and upwards j all kinds of Cocks and Bells, Gasfittings, Ship work, Rowlocks, Caps for Carriage. Axles, Ornaments for Horse Harness, snookers for Doors, and. all kinds-of Brasswork cant and finished to order in the shortest notice. All at astonishing low prices. As J. Kelly and Co. will oast everyday, 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, ~:,:!. •> j7 J. KELLY & .00., iq'iooi Top of the same yard as Brown, Barrett, and •" J Co,\*Eigh-Btveei, 'Auckland. N.B.—Old Brass, Copper^ and Tin bought, or taken in exchange. Highest prices given, FOR SALE,; , !_; H a: .tiUx.ti !.;■/£*■ •' Blfljl; *• Bank of Now Zealand, new issue t Shotover