The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No;^2.]

\UCKLAND, MONL»A.Y, DECEMBER 5, 1870.

[Price One Fenny.



NOBTH SHORE FERRY. 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 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ . 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 30 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 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ 11.0 a.m. 50 „ 5.30 „ 415 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. QjTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. FBOM AUCKLAND TO GBAHAMSTOWN : Tuesday, December 6, 11 o'clock morning Wednesday, December 7, 11 o'clock morning TBOM GRAHAMSToWN T ) AUCKLAND :. Monday. December 5, 5 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, December 6, 5 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, December 7, 5 o'clock afternoon - S.iHAGUE SMILH; mHA ME S GOLD FIELDS. The following well-known Cutters, continue to TRADE regularly between AUCKLAND 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 WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Munble, will leav*— Foe Whaso-abei Every Friday. Leaves Whangabei fob Attcklamd Every Saturday. FOBTAtTEANGH Monday next, 4 p.m. Leaves Taubasga tob Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEOKGE THORNE, Jtnr., Agent, Sbortland-streefj or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. qTEAM TO BAY OF ISLANDS. THE s.s. 'GO-AHEAD' WiH leave for RUSSELL every WEDNES DAY, at 4 o'clock, returning* from Russell to AUCKLAND every FRIDAY, at noon. S H. SMITH. A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russell. T7IOR TAURANGA DIBEOT. The regular trader 'TAUEANftI, 1 0. Moellee, Master, will leave as above on MONDAY evening, sth inst. For freight or passage apply on board. TTIOR SYDNEY, CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader ' NOVEL Li* On or about TUESDAY, December 6. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFABLANB.



FFOR SYDNEY AND NEWCASTLE, N.S.W. The Fine and Fast-sailing Brig * WAVERLEY,' Capfc. Casties), will leave for the above ports THIS DAY, Monday, December 5. For freight or passage apply to : HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. A U3TRALASIAN" STEAM NAVIGA- J\_- TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies). THE 4.5. N. Co.'s s.s. ' AUCKLAND', 850 tons, 150 horse power, F. Moobe, Commander. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. THE UNITKD STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LI NE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of fan Francisco having entered into a ci nfcract vith the Honorable th* 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 Will be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an ~1~ from Auckland on the 7th of every month, £ com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performe I by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the ' N E B R A S X A.,' 2143 Ton 3 Register, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1365, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Liojds. 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. 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. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire fo 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. Zralnnd 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-Chief for NewZt-aland 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. npi O R LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader 'COUNTESS OFKINXORE.' Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. "Will j take Steerage Passengers up tu2oth December , next. 1 For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGrE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents.



771 O R LONDON DIRECT.i The Fine Ship ' A B O XJ X I H , ' 890 tons register, Al at Lloyds, Captain Langlands, having the greater part of her car^o engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has excellent accommodation for Passengers,, and carries an experienced Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to ckuickshank, smart & Co., Agents. High-street, Auckland, October Ist, 1870. - pHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCURSION TICKKTS TO SOUTHERN POETS. CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. First and Second-class EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS will be issued at SINGLE FARES, available until end of January, 1871. per s.s. ' AIREDALIi,' for Taranaki, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttel ton, Oiago, and Bluff, leaving the Munukau on ov about. lOtli instant ; and per s.s. 'LORD ASHLEY,1 for Tauruiiga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, and Otago, leaving Auckland about the 24th instant. Early application for Tickets is necessary. HENDERSON & MAL'FARLA E, Agents, Auckla d ; or, to LiLDGKR & FRANCIS, Grahumstown. CLEARING-OUT SALE, AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES. CAS II :— fA DOZEN KEROSKNE CHIMNEYS, OU A.. 3s 6d per dozen 30 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, 8., 4s 6d per dozen 60 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, D., 6s 6A per dozen 12 dozen American Shovels, 4s 6d each 3 tons Sheet Iron, 1G to 26 gaii^e, lGs per cwt. Bar Iron, balance of stock, 12s per cwt. -J- ton Octagon Cast and Shear Steel, 6d per Ib, 4 (asks Sheet Zinc, Nos. 9, 11, and 12,34s per cwt. 4 casks Putty, 2d per Ib. 10 kegs H-ineh Ewbaak's Nail?, 20 per cent, off list 100 C.S. Pit, Cross-cnt, and Circular Saws, 25 per cent, off list 6 kegs Soft Soap, did per lb. 10 casks Amber Resin, 12s per cwt. 6 dozen Cricket Ball*, Is fid to 5s o.noh 5 sets Stumps, 5s per set Iron Bedsteads Tinmen's Tools, Buildei-s', and General Hardware 1 Church, or Fire Bell, &p., &c. S. HAGUE SMITH. BAZAABi OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga—Onohunga and Auckland Station. Tim". Tabxj3. Leave Auckland for Onelmnga—B a.m., 9 a.m., 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.m , 10 a.m., (Return Ticket', 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. On isundtiys, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. A''bus will leave Auckland for Onehunga every Sunday at 8.30 p in. HoWick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland for Uowiek, 3 p. m. LiVi.Rr and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodatiou of passengers arriving late at night from the G-old Field 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.B. Special On. aibuses will be ■ always ready at the Onehunga Wharf for the accommo dation of passengers airiving by the different steamers and other vosmlb. TO BAKEKS, STOREKEEPERS, &c. FLOUR. FLOUE, FLOUR. Ok Sale By JOHN EOBERTON & CO., D ITR JIAM-ST 8 EET, KEROSENE, FINEST QUALITY, G-uaranteed, 3s per gallon. SUPERFINE CALIFORNIA FLOUR, 501b. sacks, £14 per ton. No Charge for Bags.



FOR EQQD REASONS RHOBBS has determined to have a . GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE of DRAPERY and CLOTHING, commencing on SATURDAY, the 12th inst. i HOUSEHOLD AND FURNISHING DRAPERY, Blankets, Sheetings, Counterpanes, Toilet-covers, Oil cloth, Linen Damask, Hucka • ■ bnck, Towels, Chintz, Calicos and Flannels,. Haberdashery, Hosiery, White and Crimean Shirts ; Ladies' and Girls' STRAW HATS and Hat Tr minings, 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, FTi sgo yn i Of 20 per cent., or FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, will be allowed to every cash bnyer, on any amount, for. o.ne -month, from Saturday, the 12th inst. lENOPMQHS STOCK Of NEW GOODS, bought at AUCTION, in an over-stocked market, will all be included, and no reserve, but a straightforward and bond Jicl- way of giving the public a rare opportunity of buying cheaply. _„ Q p pc Is determined not to deceive the public, but to give every satisfaction. fTT sale Has now been on Fourteen Days. R HOBBS, | WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER & CLOTHIER, | UPPER QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD-STREETS. OH, SPRING WAIST BOOT, FOR both Ladies find Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the foot, improving the shape of the instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief feature is im Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the Boot, causing it to fit more closely to tha hollow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommended by the Medical Faculty as a support for flat feet and weak ankles, while at the same time it im proves the appearance and developes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. It is also completely uuccessf'ul in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of never losing its shape. The "FLPIXURA" BOOT-is also invaluable in supporting and training the feet ot young people. The " FLEXUJRA" SPJAING can be inserted of any strength—either light or strong , —to suit all feet. igjf 0 Observe the contrast!— i Fig. I.— The Ordinary Fig. 2.—The " Mexura" Boot, half worn. Boot, half worn. PRICK, PER PAIR, ONE GUINEA. MADE TO ORDER BY W. BOLTON, TOP OF SHOE T LAND- STEEETj . Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE ft; RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEE IST-STREET, TWO DOvIBS PEOM WELLESLEY-STREET. A MONTILLADO SHERRY, first Quality OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 1861 BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENED GIN JAMIESON'S PURE MALT BVBhtS WHISKY DUNVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY .'OIIERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS. BLOOD & DAWSON'S STOUT TENNENT'S & BASS* PALE ALE JEFFEREY'S EDINBURGH ALE, PIT^ The above sold by the case orsiflgle bottle. ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RET ATT. WINE & SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMOND-STREET ANDKARANGAHAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spirits and Wine 3 Botteed oh thi Premises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. Martell an* Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2a. Greenless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4s. 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 ; 60b. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per Dot " tie; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, ss. per bottle j 58s per dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle; 34e. per dozen. In Case —GBNtrnm Bbakds. Hennessey's, Maxell's, and Hine k C 0.% ss. 6d. per'bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, s§. per bottle. @eneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. 6d. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. 6d. 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, 3b. per bottle; 30s. Pr dozen. • Townsend's Saraaparilla, 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. TBEM3:—STEICXIY CASH.—No EXCKFTIOK. SAMTJEL EYINSO.N, PROPRIETOR.