The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 303.]

AUCKLAND, FRIUA.Y, DECEMBER'3O, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



NORTH SHORE FERhY. TIME TABLE OF THE F.S. 'LALLA ROOKH.' From From North Shore, From Auckland. ! North Shore, Old Wharf. I New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. j For Auckland 8,45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. Jl.^o „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ J2.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. L3O „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ I 3.0 „ From Auckland 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. TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. FEOU AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Friday, 30th December, 6 o'clock evening Saturday, December 31, 6 o'clock evening FROM GRAHAMSTOWN TJ AUCKLAND : Saturday, December 31, 10.30 o'clock morning S. HAGUE SMITH. QTEAM TO THE THAMESJ. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. PROM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Saturday, December 3lj 9.30 o'clock morning FROM GRAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Saturday, December 31, 3 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mundle, will leave — For Whangarei Every Friday. Leaves Whangarei for Auckland Every Saturday. Fob T aueanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Tauranga for Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent,Shortland-street; or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. Tjl 0 R KAIPARA Delivering Cargo at all Stations. The Regular Trader 'TWILIGHT,' W. Meiklejohn, Master, will sail as above on THIS DAY (Friday) 30th inst. M. NICCOL, Agent. December 24, 1870. 'EXCURSION TO THE KAWAU, I T) V permission of Sir George Grey, X.C.8., I J_) who, with his usual courtesy, has kindly consented to open the house and grounds to ■visitors. The P.S. ROYAL ALFRED will leave the Wharf, Auckland, for the above named beautiful Island, on j MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 187 L at 9.30 o'clock morning. y«Mi ss. Return tickets. .



TO EXCURSIONISTS. A STEAMER can be obtained at any time, on the shortest notice, prepared to take excursionists to any place in the har bour, on application to HOLMES BROS., North Shore. TTIOR TAURANGA DIRECT. The regular trader 'TAURANGA,' 0. Moeller, Master, will leave as above TO MORROW, (Saturday), 31st inst. For freight or passage apply on board. SAN FRANCISCO, AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS, Under Contract with the Government of New Zealand for a Monthly Service, carrying the European & American Mails. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' 1,550 tons, H. Grainger, Esq., Commander, will leave the Queen street Wharf, carrying the English Mail, at 2 p.m ,' on SATURDAY, the 7th January, 1871. For full particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Auckland, December 21, 1870. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco haviug entered into a contract with the Honorable the Postmaster-General of New Zealand for the conveyance of Mails between San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Port Chalmers, and vice versa, the dates of sailing \7ill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an V from Auckland on the 7th of every month, J. com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performe I _y the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the ' N E B R A S X A,' 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Register, < D A X O T A,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Lloyds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent lines o2 steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. First-ciass fare, from all ports in New Zealand to England, including the use of the celebrated Silver Palace Cars over the American Continent, will not exceed £85. Second and third-class passengers will be taken at proportionately low rates. Return tickets at a reduced rate will be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations called at. lhe contract time between San. Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days Passen gers who may desire to proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. . . . , __ Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Clmf for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., TOHNSTON & CO., JOH- > Agents for Wellington . MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870.



TTIOR LONDON DIRE CT, The fine new composite Clipper Ship 'CITY OF AUCKLAND,',* 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having jus*; made one of the fastest voyages from London, will receive prompt despatch. >■ She is fitted with every modern improve ment, and offers more than usual inducement to all classes of passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. TpiOß LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader * COUNTESS OP KINTORE.' Leaves on the 4th January, 1871. She has accomodation for three saloon passengers only. For Freight or Passage, apply to t CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. AMAZING FACT! ; .seio-000 ' WORTH OF BOOTS & SHOES, NOW SACRIFICING FOR ONE MONTH, AT T. ELLISON'S. T ELLISON has determined—on-account , of the great depression that prevails, aud in order to meet sueh —to hold a GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, [ at such enormous low prices never before I heard of in Auckland : — i 5,000 Pairs Ladies' Kid Boots, from ... ... ..'-5 0 per pair , 500 Pairs Men's Elastic side . Boots, from 9 0 per pair i 500 Pairs Half-Wellingtons, from 12 0 per pair f 200 Pairs Men's Bluchers, from 5 6 per pair i 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 to order on the premises, at the shortest notice by first-class Workmen, at equally DOW PRICES. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. FLOWERS. FLOWERS. .FLOWERS. POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS ! R. B AIRD, victoria-street seed stores, HAS on VIEW and for SALE, the largest and finest Collection in Auckland of FLOWERING PLANTS, IN POTS. Roses Cinerarias Primulas Fuschias Calceolarias -Petunias Geraniums Camellias veroenas Azalias Rhododendrons Pansies &c, &e-y &c' A constant succession of Plants will be kept during the ensuing season. mHE "THAMES ADVERTISED May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE " EVENING STAR,' QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Sibbins' Corner), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Reed - Brett, Agents for Auckland.



CASH PALAOEJ The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove ! v Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll soon find That quality aud cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. So if our list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christmas, to the Poor Man's Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE : Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE ; Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? • Yes; at the CASH PALACE . Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for lid ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it r-ossible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE > Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Meat Dishes from 6d each ? 1 J Yes; at the CASH PALACE : Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s 6d per dozen ? 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE . Is it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s 6d per dozen ? 1 _. _..-_.._ Yes;.at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6d per dozen ? r " Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s 6a doz ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White _ Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz ? P J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all woo!, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pickles for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? , Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb C.coa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? \es ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? L Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible (o buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? Yes 7at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? , . I Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to ma' c Chaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN T>EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale. Buyers. NOTE THE ADDRESS— C A. S BL P> A. I- A G T_ - QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three . doors above Loggie, the Butcher.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOTtE. 0 UEEN.- STREET, TWO doors from WELLESLEY-STREET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE MISES :•--London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Rum, Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Duuville's Old Irish Whiskey, Greenless _ Caldwell's Campbelllon Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case *) .. Brandy 5 6^ Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 4 6. "§ Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6f W. Gin, JDKZ 5 0 % Ditto (small) 3 OJ * Wines— Per bottle. Per dozen, s. d. s. d. Amontillado Sherry ... 5 0 ... 60 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 5 0 ... 60 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and Sherry ... 2 0 No. 2 Champagne... ... 6 0 No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Claret 4 0 case 36 0 Ginger Wine ... ... 3 0 All Cordials 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Blood & Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's _ Bass's Ale ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... 11 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT, NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOZRJSJ. CORNER OF SYMOND-STREET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE i SYMOND STREEP- LIST OF PRICES. Spirits and Wines Bottled on the Premises. ]\/rARTELL <_ HENNESSEY'S PALE IVX BRANDy, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4e. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4., and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d, Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle, Amontillado Sherry, ss. per bottle ; 6 _. per dozen. Sherry Wine (vory superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, 5?. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. Pert Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. In Case —Genuine Brands. Hennessey's, Martell's, and Hine & Co.'s ss. Cd. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, se. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 61. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend's Sar-aparilla, ss. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. 6d. and 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; 14s. p.. r dozen. Terms: —Strictly Cash. —No Exception. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR.}