The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 301.]

AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



vs ■ Ly.L. it y y.- NORTH SHORE EEERY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'LALLA EOOKH.' From ---•.»*-!- '' '•'*.■■Y^j '"*'" Prom- North' Shore, Ftom Auckland. | North Shore, Old Wharf. - ■ - i New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.80 a.m. For Auckland 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.SO „ 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 „ 415 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ it 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. qTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. FBOM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Wednesday, December 28, 5 o'clock afternoon Thursday, December 29, 6 o'clock evening .Friday, 30th December, 6 o'clock evening FBOM GBAHAMsTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Thursday, December 29, 9.30 o'clock morning Friday, J)ecember 30, 9.30 o'clock morning S. HAGUE SMITH. QTEAM TO THE THAMES,'. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. FBOM AUCKLAND TO GRA HAMSTOWN ! Thursday, December 29, 9 o'clock morning Friday, December 30, 9.30 o'clock morning FBOM GBAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Thursday, December 29, 2 o'clock afternoon Friday, December 30, 2.30 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND SHORT LAND. THE p.s. ' LADY BOWEN,' Captain Adams, will receive Cargo for both the above places, and sail as under : Thursday, 29th December, 11.30 o'clock nigh.' For Freight or Passage, apply to J. CASEY. QTEAM TO WHANGAKEI AND THE £ BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Munldle, will leave — For Whangabei Every Friday. Leaves Whangarei for Auckland Every Saturday. Foe Taueanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taubanoa foe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-street; or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. pOR KAIPARA Delivering Cargo at all Stations. \ The Regular Trader 'TWILIGHT,' W.Meiklijohn, Master, will sail as above «» WEDN EBDAY next, 28th inst. M. NICCOL, Agent. December, 24,1870.



EXCURSION TO THE KAWATJ, BY permission of Sir George Grey, X.C.8., who, with his usual courtesy, has kindly consented to open the house and grounds to victtpai. -' ' -," The P.S. ROYAL ALFRED AND ' P.S. DUKE OF EDINBURGH will leave the Wharf, Auckland, for the above named beautiful Island, on MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1871, at 9.30 o'clock morning. Fares, ss. Return tickets. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA 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. 'JAMES PATERSON' F. Saddees, Commander, will be despatched on THURSDAY, 29th December, at noon. For Freight or Passage apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent, T7.OR LEVUKA, DIRECT. The Clipper Bngantino 'MAGELLAN CLOUD,' Captain Mauler, is now receiving Carge at the Queen-street Wharf, and will sail THIS DAY, Wednesday, the 28th inst. Shijjpers are requested to send down their cargo without delay. F^Fceigbt..^.Passage, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Agents; or, to THE CAPTAIN, On Board. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract villi 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 vVill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an f from Auckland on the 7th of every month, 1 com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at Anierican 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 of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. First-class 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. Eel-urn 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 Io 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., Aaents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line; DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870.



TT.OR LONDON DIRECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship 'CITY OP AUCKLAND,' ' '860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having jus1; 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. /Is. , Ti O E LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader 'COUNTESS OF KINTORE.' Leaves on the 4th January, 1871. She has accomodation for three saloon passengers only. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. 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. AMAZING EACT! || £10,000 WORTH of 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, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER. 78, QUEEN-STREET, Next kefe* 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 low prices. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers. FLOWERS. FLOWERS. FLOWERS. POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS ! R. BAIRD, 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 *?etumas Geraniums Camellias Verbenas Azahas Rhododendrons Pansies &c, ' &<^ &c. A constant suae ession of Plants will be kept during the ensuing season.



VAB II PALACE. The great secret of how to become rich I have heard x' 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! Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll soon find That quality and 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 — \\ y. 1 *.;.- Pay a visit, before Christinas, to the Poor Man's Friend. \\ / V\| IS IT POSSIBLE ? \ IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? 1 . ' ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? 1 J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Isrtt possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? f * , * Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? * 7 ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE la.|t possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda foi» lid ? 1 " & Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? I Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is impossible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s is ■ * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d ? M Yes ; at the CASH PALACE lS*lt possible to buy Meat Dishes from 6d each ? -./ V Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it Possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s 6d per dozen ? ,'„.„„,.....«, ---r Yes ; at the DASH PALACE la it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s 6d per dozen ? yu* o v 3 Yeg _ afc the OAgH pALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? 1 "" * 6 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6d per dozen ? 1 J ■ Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? 1 ' i Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy °ood Tumblers at 4d each ? . J°~ Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy While & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s 6d doz ? 1 ' J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Biue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz F . Y rcs ;at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s P „ 1 o,i Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? <C L tl J b Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it posaiblo to buy good Tweed, all wool, for Is 4d per yard ? 1 J 5 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? 1 ■ Jfa Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pickles for 8d ? - 1 " J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? .;-,-„ ---* J 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 Cacoa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? V J _ Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? ■~.••' i" , J' Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? * f Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? 1 f Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? • 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? .' 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? __ 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? * * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? r Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150 rairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? ___~. -~-, Yes; at tiie CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? „„.,-_,,.. F Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? __ 1 ;. Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to ma' c Chaistmas^Presents these bad times P—Yes; when you can buy a box of : .gS>ys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. It. P. COHEN T)EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-men tioi^dArticles, 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— O A. S BL PALACE QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie, the Butcher,



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIBIT STORE, OUEEN-STR EE T , TWO DUUBS FBOM .WELLESLEY-STREET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE. MlSES:—London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Rum, Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Dunville's Old Irish Whiskey, Greenless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted ; half-bottles, 2s. Mavtell's or Hennessey's case 1 . Brandy ... 5 6\g Dunvilles case Whiskey 4 6 ! o Bernard's case Old Tom ... ... 46[ W, Gin, JDKZ 5 0 S 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 Biood & 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 ALB ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. ,>.. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT SI 10 ZE^-lEj- CORNER OE SYMOND-STREET AND KARANGAIIAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spibits and Wines Bottled on the Premises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle j 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, 4s. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4c, 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 ; 60s. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, ss. per bottle j 58s per dozen. Pert Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle j 345. per dozen. In Case —Genuine Brands. Hennessey's, Martell's, and Hine & Co.'s ss. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. 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 Sarsaparilla, 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. per dozen. Lebms :—Strictly Cash.—No Exception. SAMUEL EVINS ON, PROPRIETOR.}