Printed for the Proprietors, Reed, Fkrkar it Co., by Fit.EDKS.icK: Street, at the Printing Office, Wyndham-street, and Published by the Proprie tors at their Publishing Office, Vulcan Lane, in the City of Auckland, N«w Zealand. MONDAY, APKIL 18/1870.

THE EVENING STAR, APREL 18, 1870



R. BORTIIWICX & Co., HOUSE AND 8111P PAINTERS, HOBSON STREET, Opposite the Prince of Wales Hotel, HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Shipping interest of Auckland that they lmve commenced their business in its various departmen's at t.he above address. They specially bog to refer to the following Test! monials : — " ' Storm Bird,' s.s., " February 28, 1870. "I hereby cert fy to having used on several ocensions, for coating of the bottom of my vessel, the Paint known as Borthwick's Prepa ration, arid that I find it to last longer and to be far superior to that known as Peacocks Patent ..P.DOILE, " Master s.s. ' Storm Bird.' " To Mr. E. Borthwick." " New Zealand Steam Navigation " Company (Limited), " Wellington, March 16, 1870. " Dear Sir,— I have much pleasure in cer tifying that, having frequently had occasion to make use of Bprthwiek's Patent Anti-fouling Composition for the bottoms of iron vessels belonging to lhe>ew Zealand Steam Naviga tion Compnny, I found it much superior to Peacock's Patent in keeping off marino shells arid other fouling matter, more particularly so when put on tinder jour superintendence, und also in the case of the s.s. 'Eanga'iva,' that several patches of your own particular com position stood eleven months' test quite as well, if not better, than that patented in Melbo-arne. —I am, &c, "FEED. EENNER, " Master s.s. ' Itangatira.' " Mr. Robt. Borthwick, Auckland." SINCE JANUARY 27th, 1870. ON JANUARY 27,1*70, FRENCH & Co. informed their friends md the public that the business of the PEOPLE'S TEA WAEKHOU E. previously conducted at 41, Vicioria, and 252, Queen-streets, would, afte that date, bo conducted only at Junction Store, 252, Queen-street. They now eg to inform their friends and the public that they have not transferred their Business to Mr. J. Moore, or appointed him their Agent to Retail their Celebrated Teas, or given him any authority to copy their Advertisement. The Proprietors of the PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE are still giving the same excellent value in Teas, for which their Estab lishment is so celebrated. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. 1 Congou Tea 2s OA\ N.. 2 Fine Tea 2s 6d No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full fla- I J? vored) .8b 0d > * No. 4 Fine Selected, fine * flavored 3s 6dJ Twopence per ft Discount allowed on 6ft and upwards of No. 2 Tea ; and Threepence per lh on 6 lb and xipwards of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. GENERAL GROCERIES. We will give satisfaction in Quality and Price to all who may favor us with their orders. Orders from the Country carefully packed and-promptly executed, and sent to Boat or Carrier free of charge Goods delivered. All Articles guaranteed to be of Good Quality. gss- Note the Address — FEEINCH & Co., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Established 1860. J. M. FRENCH, Manager. NOTICE. mHE BUSINESS of the PEOPLE'S TEA JL WAREHOUSE, hitherto conducted by Mr. Fhbnch, at 41, Victoria street, will, on and after this date, be conducted by J. MOORE. No. 1 Congou Tea ... 2s. perlb. IS o. 2 fine Tea 2s. (id. do. No. 3 rich Pekoe (full flavored) 3s. i No. 4 finest selected .. 3s. 6d. do. And all other Goods cheap accordingly. Orders from the country will be punctually attended to, and sent to boat free of charge. Note the Address— J. MOORE, 41, VICTORIA STREET, and NEW NORTH ROAD NOTICE! NOTICE! SELLING OFF the entire Stock of Milli nery, Drapery, Ladies' Under-clothing, and fashionably-made Morning Wrapper!, UNDER CO3T PRICE. Commencing This Day. Fob Thbee Weeks Only. At MRS. FORD'S MILLINEEY ESTABLISHMENT, 216, QtTKEN STBEET. Millinery and Dressmaking done on the premise! on the Shortest Notice. NO MONOPOLY. T. DALTON, ]N. returning thanks for the liberal support of the inhabitants of Onehunga, also thjnks .Mr. H. Hardington for his kindness in trying to run him off the road. But it can't betldcfne at tbs^price. fit'would take six Pablos befor» lhe wiliucceed.



W. HAY W A ED'S <VELI.-KNOWtf CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, and FUKNITUHE WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA STEEET, A few doors from Queen-street. FUNERALS FURNISHED. CITY DTE WORKS, Established 1864-. EDGr A R & Co., SILK, COTTON, AND WOOL DYERS CLEANEES, &c. Receiving Office —18, Shortland-street (above New Post Office Works—Grey-street. ' Parties waited upon for orders, on leaving address at either of the above places. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, ' or Dyed, and well Pressed, for 6s per Suit. Light Colored Suits Cleaned and Pressed, ss. ' per Suit. 1 All other Wearing Apparel Cleaned Dyed, and Hot Pressed, and got up in a Superior Style, hitherto unequalled in Auckland. <|sr OBSEEVE THE ADDEE3S. TO COUNTRY BUYERS. OVEE 100 TRUNKS AND CASES FOR SALE. ' S. D. S. I). Gent.'s Elastic Sides ... 8 6to 15 0 1i I alf Wellingtons . ... 12 6 —14 6 1 Youths' Lace Up and E. Side 5 6-12 .0 ! Bays' Bluchers ... ...86—46 ' A large quantity of Ladies' Kid 4 6—oo ' Children's of all kinds, from 1 6—oo ; j. rout, HIGH STEEET. W. G. HARRISON & CO., WYNDHAM STREET. Now Opened and fob Sale, 2 BALES IM. WELSH FLANNELS 2 ditto Saxonies 1 ditto Scarlet ditto ' 4 ditto Fancy Shirtings 2 cases Crimean Shirts 2 ditto Chambrays 2 ditto Angola Winceys 3 bales Tapestry Carpets 1 ditto Hearthrugs 3 ditto Jute Carpets 2 cases 4-4 Floorcloth 1 ditto 5-4 ditto 1 ditto 6 4 ditto 1 ditto Carpet and Leather Bags 2 bales Blankets Also 3 crates Assorted Plates 3 ditto Jugs 2 ditto Assorted Dinner Ware 2 ditto Chambers 2 ditto Mugs 20 cases Bath Bricks TO ARRIVE PER 'ISMAY'— 3 crates Cups and Saucers 3 ditto Toilet Ware 2 ditto Ewers and Basins 8 ditto Dinner Sets 1 ditto Tea Sets 2 hhds. W. and G. Chinaware 1 cask China Breakfast and Tea Sets TO ARRIVE PER 'HUASQUINA'— 4 cases Men's Mole Trousers 2 cases Men's Tweed Trousera 8 bales Blankets, red, white, and blue 3 ditto Winceys 2 ditto Calicoes 8 ditto Flannels 3 cases Shawls 2 ditto Waterproof Tweeds and Cloak ings 6 ditto Fancy Shirtings 2 ditto Crimean Shirts 1 ditto Quilts 1 ditto Window Hollands, white and buff 1 bale Door Mats 1 ditto Felt Carpet 1 ditto Matting 1 ditto Coburgs and Lustres 1 ditto Browu Holland* 1 ditto Cambric Handkerchiefs W. G. HARRISON & CO., Wyndhatn-street. J. M. MCLAGHLAN, 214 Queen-street, BEGS to inform the public of Auckland that he has juat added largely to all Departments of his Stock of general Drapery. It will now be found replete with the latest Novelties in BONNETS HATS TRIMMINGS RIBBONS FANCY DRESSES HOISERY, ETC- J.M. McLACHLAN, Four Doors from the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre



TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. ;NEW SEEDS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED would particularly call the attention of Buyers of CIOVER SEEDS, &c, to the Shipments of NEW SEEDS. These Seods are imported direct from Messrs. Petee Lawson & Son, the quality of whose Seeds is so well known that comment is unnecessary. The following are the Prices : — s. d. WHITE CLOVER 1 3 per ft. RED CLOVER 010 „ COW-GRASS 13,, ALSYKE 16,, RAPE 0 6,, TIMOTHY 0 9,, TREFOIL 0 5,, T. & S. MOKRIN, IRONMONGERS, IRON MERCHANTS, AND SEEDSMEN, CANADA BUILDINGS. Queen-Steeet, Auckland, MUSI C A L . MX. J. HYDE PAEKEB, Pianist and Peo-fessor of Music, VTTHILE returning thanks to his Friends \ V and the Public for their constant pat ronage, begs to assure them all pupils committed to his care, either for Elementary or Finishing Lessons on the Pianoforte, will ensure con stant attention and rapid progress in that delightful art. Schools and Families visited in town and country, on liberal terms. Address —Cuckst's Music Saloon, Queen street ; or, Mr. Pabker, Grafton road, next Foasett's Store. JEWELLERY ! JEWELLEHY!! . JEWELLERY!!! SSHAPPERE, Practical Watchmaker and • Jeweller (late of Hokitikn), begs to in form the inhabitants of Auckland that he has OPENED tuose central premises, opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, and by strict at tention to business, moderate charges, and a well-assorted stock of most fashionable goods, hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address : S. SHAPPERE, Opposite Thistle Hotel, QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. N.B. —Watchmaking and repairing in all its branches. CHINA, GLAS3, AND EARTHENWARE. TAMES B. FRANCIS, IMPORTER, 246, Queen-street, AuckTanci. H. H. WEIGHT, TIAMILY GROCER AND PROVISION DEALER, Pbinces-steeet, Ohehunga. GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE. Agent for Evening Star &, New Zealand Herald. ON SALE BY THE UJNDEIIBIGJSED. EX HERO. •f\WO HANSOM'S PATENT SAFETYS i 1 Double-seated Buggy (New) 1 Single ditto ditto (little used). EX CITY OF MELBOURNE. 40 Cases Sydney Oranges 30 ditto Brown Borse fears 10 ditto Apples EX TAURANGA (SCHOONER). The Entire Cargo of Oranges from Tahiti. Superior to any shipment this Season. F. WILLIAMS, Wholesale Fruit Warehouse, High-street. MFFFINS! MUFFINS!! MUFFINS!!! E. H. PEECY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PASTRY COOK, CONFECTIONER AND MUFFIN BAKER, Uppee High-steeet, Between Victoria and Wellesley-Streets. EH. P. begs to inform his many Custo , mere and the Public generally, that the •uffin Season having commenced, he is pre pared to execute all orders enlrusted to him. The only ENGLISH-MADE MUFFIN or CRUMPET in Auckland is to be had at the above Address ; or at Mr. Watebs', or Mr. Bowen's, Confectioner*, Queen-Btreet.



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND BETAIL WINE AND SPIKIT STO&£, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. D~A EBT TPAKES this opportunity of thanking the ' 1 public for the liberal patronage he has re ceived for the last 12 years in business, and begs to inform them that he has opened a Wholesale and Bottle Department, adjoining Mr D. Caley, Baker and Confectioner, and next door to the Thistle Hotel, Queen-sfcreet, where he intends to offer to the public Wines and Spirits of the best quality, at the lowest possible prices for cash. LIST OF PRICES. s. t>. Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 per bottle Dark Brandy ... ... 4 0 Green and Calville s Whiskey 3 ° . » Campbelltown Whiskey... 3 6 „ Dunville's Whiskey ... 3 6 Weat India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 >, Amontiledo Sherry ... 4 6 „ Fine Old Port Wine ... 3 6 „ English Ginger Wine ... 3 0 „ The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS. Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 0 per bottle Martell's ;> 0 „ Geneva, J.D.K.Z., large... 5 0 „ do do small 3 0 „ Old Tom, Booth & Burnett's 4 0 , Dunville's Whiskey ... 4 0 , Champagne, No. 2 ... 5 6 „ do do pints... 3 0 „ Champagne, Jacquesson's 5 0 „ Champagne, Jacquesson's, pints... ... ... 3 0 „ Claret, St. Julien ... 3 0 „ Townsend's arsap.rilla... 5 0 ~ English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 „ Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands... 13 „ * # * Assorted Cases of the above made up for Families or Picnic Parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. Terms strictly Cash RICHAKD MOOEE TS7INE AND BEER MERCHANT. Burton Ale 11s. per dozen. Best London Porter 9s. 6d. per dozen. R. M , has a supply of the finest Ports to be procured in London. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga—Onehunga and Auckland Station. Time Table. Leave Auckland for Onehunga —8 a.m, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., i p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, at 10 a.m., and A p.m. Leave Onehunga for Aiiekland —8 a.m, 10 a.m., (Keturn Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. A 'bus will leave Auckland for Onehunga every Sunday at 8.30 p m. Howick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland for llowiek, 3 p. m. Liveby and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Fields, and others desirous of visiting the different places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 11 o'clock the same night. Return Tickets from Onehunga. N.B. Special Omnibuses will be always ready at the Onehunga Wharf for the accommo dation of passengers arriving by the different steamers and other vessels. DENTISTRY! DENTISTRY \ MR. T. TRAFFOED, Sukgeon Dentist, from Messrs. Arnold's, Fleet-street, London, and late of Smythe & Trafford, Dentists, Sydney, desires to inform the Inhabi tants of Auckland that, having commenced practice, he may be consulted daily on all diseases of the teeth. Children's Teeth carefully Regulated- Artificial Teeth, on Gold, or Pink Vulcanite, from 10s. per tooth. TEETH EXTBACTED WITHOUT PAIN. Willow Cottage, Wakefield-street, near Queen-street. rpHE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform the -■■ Public generally that he has established a SAW MILL IN CUSTOM HOUSE STREET, . Where he is prepared to carry on in the above line, and hopes through strict attention to business to merit a share of support. B. BLAKEY, Proprietor. N.B.—ln connection with the above will be carried on a Block Manufactory. Great care will be taken to use the very best of material. February 15, 1870. B. B. ITANNAFOKD & CO., Land, House and Mining Agents, Rent and Debt Collectors, Registry for Servants. Cash advanced on approved security. '' Office, —High-street, Auckland.



NOTICE. TAMES W A T S 0 N, FAMILY GROCER, 193, Queen-street. Late of J, W. Shaw's. p.g.—Families waited upon in Town or Suburbs, and all orders punctually attended to. T O H N H O WE L L, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 184, Queen Street. All work done on the premises, and guaran teed first-class quality. — — - A DOKNWELL, FAMILY BUTCHER, Queen Stbeet. Shipping and Families Supplied. PHOTOGRAPHY. G. A. STEEL, BEGS respectfully to inform his numerous friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken those Photographic Rooms over F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, corner of Vulcan Lane, Queen-street, and trusts by producing first class portraiture, combined with a strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of their patronage. W. G. HARRISON & CO., /COMMISSION, SHIPPING, AND GENERAL AGENTS, Wyndham- street. Licensed Custom Housi Agents. C. SUTTON, MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURER, EDBN CRESCENT, AUCKLAND. Tjl WILL. I A MS, WHOLESALE FRUIT WAREHOUSE. HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite L. 1). Nathan's back entrance.) OHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS- C. A. ZAMBRA, 93, LoWEB QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. Three doors from. Wyndham-street. T> H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, Corner of Wellesley-street, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. A. G. BAHTLETT, CHRONOMETER, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, AND JEWELLER, 82, QUEEN-STREET. TO arrive per ' Kate Waters,' from London, - a very Superior STRIKING TURRET CLOCK, Manufactured expressly to order, with all the Modern Improvements used in Clocks for the Public Buildings in London, to strike on a Bell of 3 cwt., Compensation Pendulum Rod, Dead Beat Escapement, best G,un Metal Wheels, Angular Wheel-work, Racks, Pulleys, Patent Iron Wire Lines, 6 feet 6 inches Iron Skeleton Dial, glazed with Opal Glass, and Plato Glass Centre for Illuminating at night: the whole arranged and perfected with every Modern Improvement to ensure a First-class Public Striking Clock. A.G.B. has in stock a Splendid Assortment of London-made Gold and Silver Lever Watches, Gold and Silver Geneva Watches, Gold Chains, Jewellery, &c, &c. Repairs of every kind carefully performed. Chromometers rated by Transit Observation. A USTRaLaSIAN INSURANCE COM- A COMPANY. Chairman: The Hon. James Graham, M.L.C. Vice-Chairman: The Hon. W. J. T. Clarke, M.L.C. Directors : Hon. Edward Cohen, Commissioner of Cus toms for Victoria. Hon. Alexander Frazer, M.L.C. J. Macßain, Jisq., M.L.A. T. B. Payne, Esq., J.P. Secretary: E. L. Montefiore, Esq., J.P. Actuary: Or. E. Cowley, Esq. The above Company are open to accept FIXE, MARINE, and LIFE RISKS at the Lowest Current Kates, through their Agent, W. J. HURST, Queen-street, Auckland.



EDEN VINE HOTEL,/ UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, ADJOINING THE TOLL BAR. TJO ILLIAM GALBRAITH most respect ' $ fully returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for their past favours, and begs to inform them that he has reduced the prick of WINES and spieits, without reduc ing the quality, for which he has hitherto been famous, and they may now rely that there is none to be had cheaper in the city for the best brands of case Brandy, Gin, Cordials, &c, and also his Whiskey, which has hitherto spoken for itself, will not be found wanting on the present occasion. Port and Sherry Wine from 2s 6d per bottle, to Brown, Campbell and Co.'s full flavoured, crusted, 12 years' old Port 6s per bottle ; also Blood, Wolfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bass' Ale, Is 3d per bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. FAIR MEDIUM ENGLISH ALE Is PEE BOTTLE. Teems : Cash. Auckland, January Bth, 1870. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE ANI) SPIRIT STORE, COBNBR OF BYMONDS STREET AKD KABANGAHAKJ BOAP, Private Entrance : Syinondg-street, LIST OF PRICES : MARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle Martell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4a per bottle Greenless and Colville's Cainpbleton Whiskey, 4s 6d per bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s Gd per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, 4s 6d per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 33 6d per bottle Rum, 3s per bottle Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (best) 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (2nd quality) 3s per bottle Port Wine, (best) 4s per bottle Port Wine, (2nd quality) 3s per bottle Amontillado Sherry, 4s 6d per bottle The above bottled on the premises. In Case : Genuine Beands. Honnessey's aud Martell's Pale Brandy, '5s per bottle Geneva JDKZ, 5s per bottle Geneva JDKS, (small,) 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 4s per bottle Champagne, (No. 2 best) 6s per bottle Champagne, (No. 2 best) small, 3s per bottle Claret, (best quality,) 4s per bottle Claret, (2nd quality,) 3s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 5s per bottle Ale and Porter, (best brands) Is 3d per bottle. Reductions made by taking a dozen of the above. Teems Stbictly Cash. SAMUEL EYINSON, PROPRIETOR. SCOTIA HOTEL, HOB SON-STREET. JH. PIKE, lafce of the Mauku, begs to in « form his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and trusts that by keeping the best of liquors, &c, to merit a fair share of their support. Travellers arriving by steamers can be ac commodated with either single or double beds. Moderate charge. J. H. PIKE,. Proprietor. January 8, 1870. rrOM NUNN'S CELEBRATED I COCKTAILS, To be had at JAMES' QUEEN VIOTOEIA HOTEL, Coenee of West Queen-street. ALEXANDER JAMES (late Stewart of the N.Z.S.N. Company), Proprietor. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. A. J. begs to inform the public that he has first-class bed and sitting.rooms. COTTAGE OF CONTENT, VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accomraodationfor travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Stabling for over forty horses. W. JEFFERY, roprietor. OTERLING SI i/V E R Tea and Coffee Services, i Salvers, Fish Covers, &0., ' Tea and Table Spoons, j FOR,SALE, * AT H. KOHN'S, Queen-street.