The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 272.]

AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



NOETH SHOEB EEERT. miME TABLE OF THE P.S. JL < ENTEBPRISE/ No. 1. From From North Shore, From Auckland, North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.40 „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ 12.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ FromAucklancl 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the old wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. . > . . HOLMES, BROS. STEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' m I M E T A B L E . 3?BOM AUCKLAND TO TABAEU : Thursday, November 24,11 o'clock morning Friday, November 25,11.30 o'clock morning Saturday, November 26,10 o'clock morning IBOM TABABTT TO AUCKLAND : Wednesday, Nov. 23, 4.30. o'clock afternoon Thursday, November 24,4.30 o'clock afternoon Friday, November 25, 5 o'clock afternoon Saturday, November 26, 3.30 o'clock afternaon S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. ' CHALLENGER,' JBUTT, Master, will leave Queen-street ~ Wharf as follows:— TBOM AUCKLAND r, Wednesday, November 23, 4 o'clock p.m. TEOM aEAHAMSTOWK : Wednesday, November 23,9.30 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets at Reduced Fares. __ HOLMES BROS. FOR 0-RAHAMSTOWN & SHORTLAND. THE p.s.,'LADY BO WEN,' pAPTAIN ADAMS, will receive Cargo for \J both, the above places, and sail as under • Thursday, 24th November, 10 o'clock p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to J. CASEY. THAMES GrQLDFIELES. rjIHE following well-known Cutters continue X to TRADE regularly between AUCK LAND and the THAMES, 'conveying Cargo at current rates :— * GLANCE.' • HARRIET.' •LEE.' 'CORNSTALK.' • SEVERN,' ' MAID OF THE ; MILL.' M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom-house-street. STEAM TO WANGAREI & MANGAPAI. THE s.s. ' GO-AHEAD,' /TiAPTAIN FARQUHAR, will leave the \J Queen-street Wharf on THURSDAY, November 24, at 5 o'clock afternoon. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR NAPIER AND POVERTY BAY. THE s.s. 'KEERA,' /CAPTAIN BAIN, will sail for the above \J ports on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 23rd instant, at 1 p.m. \ . , For Freight or Passage apply to J. S. MAOFABLANE & Co., ' Agents. -



STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMS ON,' /■^APTAIN MUNDLE, will leave \J Fob Whassaeei Every Friday. LEAVES WHANGABEI POB AUCKLAND Every Saturday. 108 l ATTBANCtA Monday next, 4 p.m. LEATES TaTTBAN&A POB AITCKIiANID - Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-streefc; E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. _ _ - — . FOE TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON WELLING-TON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, Booking Passengers and Cargo to West Coast Ports. The Fast and Favorite s.s. < T A R A N A X.l,' E WHEELER, Commander, -will be dis* . patched from the Manukau, on FRI DAY next, November 25th, at 11 a.m. COMBES & DALDY, Agents; or, ■ ALFRED BARNES, . Onehunga. 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 s.s. 'AUCKLAND', Q K(\ TONS > 15° horsepower, F. Moose, OOU Commander, expected here on the 23rd instant, and -will leave two days after arrival. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERYIS, Agent. FOR LEVUKU, FIJI. THE CLIPPER SCHOONER 'KAURI,' I {") TONS Register, Capt. Thos Shekpebd, 4:4 -will-sail as above, on SATURDAY, the 26th inst. As a portion of the cargo is already engaged, the vessel will, leave positively on the above date. For Freight or Passage, apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Customhouse and Commission Agent. 1, Lower Queen-street, Nov. 21, 1870. FOR LONDON. , The Favorite Regular Trader 'COUNTESS OFKINTORE.' T EAVES about the 4th January, 1871. I 1 "Will take Steerage Passengers up to 20th December next. .For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. '~ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Fine Ship ■_• A B O XJ X I R ,' QA A fONSregister, Al at Lloyds, Captain Oe/V ■ Langklands, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. .Has excellent accommodation for Passengers, and carries an experienced Surgeon. .' .< _ . ■ ■ * For freight or Passage, appiyto • . CRUIOKSHANK, SMART & Coi, Agents. High-street", Auckland, ---r , r> . October Ist, 1870. ■•-.



FOR GOOD REASONS TT> HOBBS has determined to have a Jtt. GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE of DRAPERY and CLOTHING, commencing on SATURDAY, the 12th inst. HOUSEHOLD AND FURNISHING DRAPERY, Blankets, Sheetings, Counterpanes, Toilet-covers, Oil-cloth, Linen Damask, Hucka , back, Towels, Chintz, Calicos and Flannels, , Haberdashery, Hosiery, White and Crimean Shirts ; Ladies'and GirIs'STRAW HATS and Hat Trimmings, Feathers and Flowers, choice new Summer Dress Stuffs, Lisle Thread Gloves for Gents., Ladies, and Children; Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, and Men's and Boys' new Clothing, in great variety. a disco Olrf Of 20 per cent., or FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, will be allowed to every cash • buyer, on any amount, for one month, from Saturday, the 12th inst. - - lENORMOiiS_STb"CK *~"~* Of NEW GOODS, bought at AUCTION, in « f an over-stocked market, will all be included, and no reserve, but a straightforward and bond fide way of giving the public a rare opportunity of buying cheaply. R~". H Q-B -B S Is determined not to deceive the public, but to give every satisfaction. A CATALOGUE """""""""* Will shortly be issued, containing a Summary of the Stock, for the information of buyers. BL HOBBS, WHOLESALE & EETAIL DRAPER & CLOTHIER, UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD-STREETS. rJ?H:EI "FLEXUBA;" GE, SPRING WAIST BOOT, -IHOR both Ladies and Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the Jj foot improving the shape of the instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief KTuFan Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the Boot, pausing it to fit more cbsely to the hollow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommended by rhP Medical Faculty as a support for flat feet and weak ankles, while at the same time it im ™i?Kp£n^««i envelopes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. It ilalso completely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad- TaTt g'<°3^ training the feet of young people. The " FLEXURA" SPRING can be inserted of any strength—either light or strong —to suit all feet. v -, . »> .. ;• . ■ ■ ;.,;. " "' 'j i^f Observe the contrast!— ( . ■ 5 *MtoA < ..'••■- i * * „ ■ .$ p,*» * Fig. I.—The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The " Flexura" Boot, half worn. | Boot, half worn. PRICM, PER PAIR, ... - "■'... ... ONE GUINEA. MADE TO ORDER BY w. bolt on; . TOP OF SHOETLAND-STEEET, . ■ Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland. "TO. O. F., M. 0,, A. D. TITR. T. R. GILMAN, Chemist, One- DISPENSARY. hunga, has been appointed AGENT for the T. FISH, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, g a le of this Paper, (For five years Dispenser to Drs. Stratford a , X , a w n '' and Wright, Parnell), opposite the Masonic ST^ember 5, 1870. - Hotel, PRINCES-STREET, Auckland. : Dr. Stbatpoed in attendance foi consultu tion from 10 to111 a.m. Dr. Weight, from - FOR SALE, U to 12 a.m : ._ R £ R B g EN&MSk ALE, O B^Q{mwZe&l^>>ewissm T3ASS'- NO. 3 ON DRAUGHT ghotover at the , Caledonian Company WAI IE MAX 4' HOT E. t. MARTIN SHOLL.



RIGHT MAN IN THE EIGHT PLACE. • \ ; Si.. . ■ CASH PALACE, . ■ QUEEN-STREET, "'■. ''t :M THBEE DOOB3 ABOVE LOGOIE, BUTCHEK, * ' SOLE PKOPEIETOE— H. F», COH EN. DOWN WITH MONOPOLY! TT P. COHEN invites the Public to look at bis List of Prioes, and then come Mid see tke quality, as every Article is guaranteed. The following is a List of torn* of the deads he hat on sale: 20 HALF-CHESTS TEA, the Finest Tea in the Province, at 2a. per 17 HAXF-CHESTS TEA, Medium, at Is. 6d. per lb. ' -^ , 250 DOZEN PLATES, at 3s. 6d. per dozen ' ; ' 10 OWT. PRIME CANTERBURY CHEESE, at Bd. per lb. BEST BRAND PICKLES, 84d; per bottle. , 150 DOZEN BOWLS, from 3s; per dozen. . . PRIME BUTIER, 6d^|a., and Bd. per lb. 25 DOZEN SCOTCH TtVlMr &HIRT3, Is. 6d. each, FjJLL-WEiakT BPIJRMS, lid, Tper lb, STABOHi sd. .JPER lb ? ~X.: ,! -I ' L'J ■' ..^-,275 SAUCEPANS, from Is. 6d. each. «< BEST COFFEE, Is. 2d. per lb. ;l t;: ..,. "\ \ " : j '{' -: AUCKLAND SOAP, 7d. per bar, f. *■■■ ' ■ '•' •- ■ ■■ >■ ■■■-~- .7 ■- ■■' . ".' HOBART TOWN JAMS, 7d.^per lb, ;.' 7'. v cups and Saucers, 5s f per|do?!. ! • COCOA AND CHOCOLATE, Is. Bd. per lb, , 300 TEAPOTS, from Is. 3d. each. • . • I^. 30 SIDES BACON, 7d. per lb. by the «de. -^i# / ■'■■$- " " WIRE NAILS, 3d. per lb. *ty&'£; 20 CASKS VINEGAR, 2s, per gal. V 2,000 BOXES SHIRT COLLARS, 6d. per box ■ ' ' &c, ; &c., " ''\ Sec,, : ko. ...:•,. ;.^ , , N. B.—l am a Buyer of every description of (3-ooda for Cash. Don't Forget the Address-^; ■ . ■ '-• . . •''".••■-■ .' ' ' t '':"' '''-■■'■}c-'- ' ' /■■■r*J%t i"-' :7''] GASH' P A. L :E; QUEEN-BTREET.