The Evening Star.

Vol. L—No. 289.]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1870,

[Price One Penny.



NOETH SHORE PERRY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'ENTERPRISE,' No. 1. From From North Shore, From Auckland. North 'Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7:30 a.m. For Auckland 845 ii 9-0 » 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.80 „ 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 „ 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 firat boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. qTEAM-TO THE THAMES, THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. EEOM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Wednesday,Decemberl4,l.3o o'clock afternoor Thursday, December 15, 8.30 o'clock morning Friday, December 16, 9 o'clock morning Saturday, December 17, 9.30 o'clock mi.rning JKuM GRAnAHSTuWN T • AUCKLAND : Tuesday, December 13, 6.30 o'clock evening Wednesday, December 14, 7.30 o'clock evening Thursday, December 15, 2.30 o'clock afternoon Friday, December 16, 3 o'clock afternoon Saturday, December 17, 3.30 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. mHAMES GOLD FIELDS. The following well-known Cutters continu* to TRADE regularly between AUCKLANE ,and the THAMES, conveying Cargo al current rates :— 'GLANCE.' 'HARRIET.' ' LEE.' ' CORNSTALK.' 'SEVERN.' 'MAID OF THE MILL.' M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom-house-street. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mpndle, will leave— Foe Whangabei Every Friday. Leaves Whangakbi toe Auckland Every Saturday. Fob T aubanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taubanga poe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEOKGE THORJNE, Jun., Agent, Bhortland-6treefej or, E. CAFELER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. - OTEAM TO BAY OF ISLANDS. THE s.s. 'GO-AEEAD 1 Vill leave for RUSSELL every THURS DAY, at 4 o'clock, returning from Russell ;o AUCKLAND every FRIDAY, at noon. S. H. SMITH. A. VILCOQ, Agent, Rus3oll. "pOE TAURA.NGA DIRECT. The regular trader '$ A U R A N G A,' £• Moixh4, Master, will leave as above J-mS DAY (Tuesday), 13th inst. ■For frqight or passage apply on board. IFOR napier aad poverty bay. I'he schooner 'COLONIST' *"lsail on WJiDNE^D^if, at 12 a.m. *<* freight or passage apply to the Muster on Board.



THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NOETH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with .the Honorable the Postmaster- G-eneral 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 v.Yillbe from Port Chalmers on the Ist an '£. from Auckland on the 7th of every month, I com mence .from Port Chalmers on the Ist of j April next. The Service will be performe'l by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA/ 2143 Tons Eegister, < N E V A D A, J 2143 Tons Eegister, 'DAKOTA, 5 of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at^Ameriean Llojds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Eailway. and with the magnificent lines of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. Firsc-class fure, 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. Eeturn ' 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. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire to proceed right through will reach iingland within 40 days from Auck lund. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in Hevr Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, 3 so that Australasian passengers may be con ) veyed right through at a slight increase upon t New ZealaDd rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet DEIVEE, STEvVAET & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES &CO., ' Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. FOE TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, OTAGO, AND TEE BLUFF. EXCURSION TICKETS. CIECULAE SAW LINE. THE s.s. 'AIEEDA.LE,' From Onehunga six hours after the arrival of the mail steamer from Honolulu. Passengers provided with most sumptuous fare without extra charge. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDEESON & MACFAELANE, Auckland; or, to LEDGER & FEANCIS, Grahamstown. rjHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCUESION TICKETS TO SOUTHEEN POETS. CIECULAE SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. First and Second-class EXCUESION RETUEN TICKETS will be issued at SINGLE FAEEd, available until end of January, 1871, ptrr s.s. ' AIEEDALE,' for l'aranaki, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttel ton, Oiago, aud Bluff, leaving the Munukau on or about 10th. instaut; and per s.s. < LOKD AriHLKY,' lor Taurunga, xNapier, Wellington, Lytlelton, limaru, Uamaru, and Otago, leaving Auckland about the 24th instant. ~ ,1 Passengers by the above vessels are provided ■ with most sumptuous fare without extra charge. Early application for Tickets is necessary. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, .agents, Auckiaiid ; or, to LEDGER & * RAJS CIS, GJTithanistown.



A USTRALASIAN ■ STEAM NAVIGA- J\_ TION 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', 850 tons, 150 horse power, F. Moohe, Commander. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. T7IOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies, by the A:S.N. Co.'s Steamships. THE s.s. 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' Expected on TUESDAY, the 13th instant. Passengers will be booked for the above ports at the Oilice of H. M. JERVIS, Agent A.S.N. Co. -pi O It LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader I COUNTESS OF KIN i ORE.' Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. Will take Steerage Pasteugvrd up tu2oth December nest. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAiiN PETIiERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, OAMFBiiJLL & Co., Agents. AMAZING FACT! £10,000 woimi of BOOTS & SHOES NOW SACRIFICING POR 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 ilalf-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 Boot3—White Kid and Marsalla reduced 25 per cent. T. ELLISON, WHOLESALE AND 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 shoetest notice by first-class Workmen, at equally low peices. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. X O. O. F., M. U., A. D DISPENSARY. T. FISH, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, (For five years j ispenser to Drs. Stratford and Wright, Parnell), opposite the Masonic Hotel, PELNO-EiS-iSTKliiir, Auckland. Dr. Stbatfoud in attendance for consulta tion from 10 to 11 a.m. Dr. VVbight, trom II to 12 a.m Mb. CHARLiiS W. SAJSDERS, CONSULTIxNG HOMeEO PA T H Assistant to Dr. C.F.Fischer; nine years assistant to i>v. Powell, of .LouUon. Hours of consultatiou : Morning, from 9 to 1; livening, 6 to 8. 215, Queen-street, opposite the City Hall.



CLEAEIJSTG-OUT S A L E, AT TIIE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES. CAS II:— £A DOZEN KEROSENE CHIMNEYS, OU A., 3s fid per dozen 30 dozi-u Kerosene Chimneys, 8., 4s 6d per dozen 60 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, D., 6s 6d per dozen 12 dozen American Shovels, 4s 6d each 3 tons Sheet Iron, 16 to 26 gau^e, 16s per cwt. Bar Iron, balance of stock, 12s per cwt. £ ton Octagon Cast aud Shear Steel, 6d per lb, 4 casks Sheet. Zinc, Nos. 9, 11, and 12,34s per cwt. 4 casks Putty, 2d per lb. 10 kegs lj-inch Ewbauk's Nails, 20 per cent, off list 100 C.S. Pit, Cross-cut, and Circular Saws, 25 per cent, off list 6 kegs Soft Soap, 4^d per lb. 1 casks Amber Resin, 12s per cwfc. 6 dozen Cricket Balls, Is 6d to 5s each 5 sets Stumps, 5s per set Iron Bedsteads Tinmen's Tools, Builders', and General Hardware 1 Church or Fire Bell, &c, &c. S. HAGUE SMITH. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga —Onehunga and Auckland Station. Time Table. Leave Auckland for Onehunga—B a.m., 9 a.in., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, at 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland —8 a.in , 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. Abas will leave Auckland for Onehunga every Sunday at 8.30 p.m. Ho wick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland for Howiek, 3 p. m. LiVi<.EY and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Jfiekl s, and others desirous of visiting the different places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 1 o'clock the same night. Return Tickets from Onehunga. N.S. Special Oa libuses will be always ready at he Onehunga Wharf lor the accommo dation of pasHß^jfcro airivmg by the different dteamers and oth. » reSvsU. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. GIVIL, Hairdresser and Perfumer, late , ot <sO3, opposite the City i all, be^s to nijurui his customers tbat he has KEiluVp-Jj io more central premu-es, No. 121, next to the i.ri ish Hotel, nud oppo itu Measra. I', and S. Mornn, where he hojies still to merit (hat jiairuuuge .viiich he has received for the past two year*. •



ipSEI. "FLEXUBA;" SPRANG WAIST BOOT, ■ S ■ FOR both Ladies'* afid Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the foot, improviy^the shape of the instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief feature i)*#i Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the Boot, causing it to fit more closely to the follow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommended by the Medical Facultyl&s a support for fiat feet and weak ankles, while at the same time it im proves the appearaip) and developes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. It is also completei#successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of never losing its shape. _ , . The " FLEXUS^'BOOT is also invaluable in supporting and training the leet ot young people. The " FLfXURA" SPRING can be inserted of any strength—cither light or strong —to suit all feet. . ;S| hi rggp Observe the contrast! — tFig. 1 —The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The " Flexura'' Boot, half worn. | Boot, half worn. 'j PRICK, PAIR, ONE GUINEA. MADE TO ORDER BY W. BOLTON, ?| Tr O P OP SHORTLAND- STREET, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



TOYS ! TOYS! TOYS ! FOR CHHISTMAS, AT H. W A T T S', MAKKBT PLACE, QUEEN-STBEET. HAS for SALE One Thousand Dozen Toys, from Id to Is 6d; Frogs, Popgune, Swords, Houses, Moukeys, Spinning Dolls, Birds, i-oxes of Farmyards, Churches, Soldiers, &c. Abo, 50 Sets of J-.-srs, 3s and 3s 6d. Back numbers " Cassell's Family Paper," Id each, 9d per dozen ; monthly parts, 3d each. H. WATTS, MARKET PLACE, Queen- street. 1 CAA LBS- SYDNEY MUTTON, l£d 10 UU per lb.; Beef, 2*d per lb ; 400 lbs. Biscuit at l^d per lb.; 500 lbs. Figs, 8d per lb., 6d per lb. by the box; Fancy Soap, large tablets, 3d each, or 9d per lb.; Brown Windsor Soap, 2d each ; Good Family Soap, at 8d and lOd per bar; Blacking, 2d per tin ; Clothes I ines, 5d each, or 4s 6d per dozen; Jams, 8d and 9d per tin; Barley (for Fowls), 3s 6d per bushel, or 7 lbs. for 6d ; Rose Scented Hair Oil, 4d per bottle; Salad Oil, 9d ; Fanny Biscuits, 6d per lb. ; Good Tea, 2s 6d; American Cheese, 5d per lb.; Coffe, Is per 1 lb. tin ; Treacle, 4d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, 2d per dozen ; Violet Powder, in packets, 6d per dozen; nutmegs, 2s 9d per lb. ; Sperm Candles, Is; Spice, l|d per packet ; Likeness Frames, very cheap ; Chamber, 2b each ; white and gold Cups and Saucers, Is each, or lls per dozen ; white and blue do., 9d each, or 8s 6d per dozen ; plates, 2d to 6d; Wine Glasses, 3d each; Hot Water Goblets, 4d each; Glass Butter Coolers, Is to Is 91 j Pint Mugs, 5d each; Pie Dishes, 6d to 2s; China Milk Jugs, Is 6d ; Cream do., lOd ; Sugar Ba sins, 2.«; Slop do., Is; Looking Glasses, 6d. &9d each; Kerosene Lamps, 3s & 3s 6d ; Pudding Bowls, 2d to9d ; Bread and Butter Plates, Is to Is 9d ; Odd Soap and Brush Dishes, 9d each; Back Numbers Auckland and Welling ton Funch, Id each, 9d per dozen; Black Inks, Id each, 9d dozen—Bo dozen; Likeness Ne gatives, on glass, 3d each. mHE "THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE " EVENING STAR,' Queen-street, (Next to the Bank of New Zealand), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamei from the Thames. Reed & Bbbtt, Agents for Auckland.



NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOBE, COENEE OF SYMOND-STEEET AND KAEANGAHAPE EOAD. PEIVATE ENTEANCE i SYMONP STEEET. LIST OP PBICES. spieits and wlnes bottled on tm Premises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2b. Greenless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4a. and 4s. 6d. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. par bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4v and 4a. 6d. per battle; small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottle*, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Hum, 4s. per bottle. Amontillado Sherrj, ss. per bottle ; 60a. per ii<zen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4a per bot- I tie; 445. per dozen; small buttle*, 2*. I Old Tawny Port, sx. per bottle ; 53s per dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bat tle ; 44-. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. ~'.,, Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottl» ; 345. per doz-Mi. Ik Case—Gendinh Bbands. ' Hennessey s, Ma tell's, and iiine & Co.'a . se. Cu. per boule. Three Dagger Associated Viueyard Brandy, 6c. per boltie. Genera, J.W.K.Z., 4s. 6 i. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.b.Z (Muall;, 3s per bottla. Old Tom, 48. 6d pei^boiHle. ' Dunville's VVhißk<-y, fe..<>d;.ip.er bottle. 1 Champagne (So. 2), 6s. per'bottle. Champagne (So- 2, sumll) 3s per bottle; Claret, 4s per bottle ; 36*. per dozen. Jtnglish Q-inger Wiue7 35." per bottle 3(Js. per dozen. TowußenU's aar ß aparilla, ss. per bottle. Austi'jilian Wine, 3s. tid. and 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; 14a. per dozen. Tsbms !—Steictit Cash.—No Exception. SAMUEL ETINSON, PROPRIETOR. EAGLE BRASS FOTJNDEY. TO ENGINEERS, PLUMBERS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. J KELLY and CO. having started BRASS . FOUNDING and FINISHING, are prepared to supply the public-at prices never dreamt of iv Auckland. Plain Brass castings, Bearings, and Kudder Bands, Is. 3d. per lb., and upwards; Fontnionemoreaus Metal, strong and durable, lOd. per lb., and upwards; all kinds of Cocks and Bells, Gasfittings, Sbip work, Rowlocks, Caps for Carriage Axles, Ornaments for Horse Harness, .Knockers for Doors, and all kinds of Brn.sswork cant 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 Co., High-street, Auckland. N.B.—Old Brusa, Copper, and iin bought, or taken in exchange. Highest prices given, PLOWEES. FLO WEIiS. FLO WEES. POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS! R. BAIRD, VICTOBIA-STBEBT SEED STORES, HAS on VIEW «nd for a »LE, the largest ami finest, Collection in Auckland of FLOWJiKING PLAN IS, IN POiS. Roses Cinerarias Primulas Fuschias Caiceoiurias Geraniums Camellias Veroeuaa Azahas lthoUoaendrons Pan»ws &c, &c., &c A. constant succession of Plants will be kept up duriug the ensuing season.