The Evening Star.

Vol. I—No. 113.]

AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. —» i^ rpHB Steamer TPPjffij^' 'WILLIAMS' Will IEAVB QUEEN-STBEET WItABF : Friday, 20th May, 3 o'clock p.m. Saturday, 21st May, 8.30 o'clock a.m. Will IKATE GBAHAMSTOWN : Friday, 20th May, 8 o'clock p.m. Saturday, 21st May, 1.30 o'clock, p.m. Return Tickets issued for one week at Reduced Rates. The steamer'Clyde'will Tender the' Wi lliams ' at Grahamstown. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. -jl <TVOYAL ALFRED,' TPP^^y from AUCKLAND to SHORT TIME TABLE. Fhom Auckland : Saturday, 21st May, 9.30 o'clock morning Fbom Gbahamstown : Saturday, 21st May, 2 o'clock afternoon Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES, .-j^jk '-TTvUKE OF EDIN- Lbatb Auckland : Friday, 20th May, G o'clock afternoon Saturday, 21st May, 5 o'clock afternoon Fuosr Gbahamstown : Saturday, 21st May, 10 o'clock morning Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred.' S. HAGUE SMITH.. FOR THE THAMES. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2," Captain Skon, for Thames on Friday, 20th May, 12 o'clock night HOLMES BROS. STEAM TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS ■••V /W fIIHE swift and commodious tJggHUmST 'TAURANGA' will (weather permitting) leave Queen-street Wharf for the above every SATURDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clock sharp, returning from Russell for Auckland every TUESDAY, st 4 p.m. W. J. HURST & CO., Agents, Auckland; A. VILCOQ, ' Agent, Russell. %* Shippers are particularly requested to send their goods down one hour, before the advertised time of leaving, to prevent delay. Bonded goods cannot be received after 2 o'clock. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. STEAM TO SAN FRANCISCO. OALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. ,-i^jL jrpHE Splendid Steam Pactet jffiffl^^> * Wonga Wonga,' T. S. .Beale, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, 6th June, at 2 p.m. For full particulars of the through route tpply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Queen-street, Auckland, May 10,1870.



REGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND' SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. -cjk mHE s.s. Captain Logan, is expected here about the 4th June, and will leave again for Sydney ani Melbourne fire days after her arrival. For freight or passage apply to ' CRUIOKSHANK, SMART, & CO., Agents, Auckland ; Or to, LEDGER & FRANCIS, Agents, .Grahamstown, Thames. Queen street, Auokland, •» May 4,1870. FIRST SHIP. FOR LONDON DIRECT. WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON THE 23kd INSTANT. nnHE beautiful Clipper Ship jlljl^ * MALLARD/ Captain W. Andbew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, is now fast filling up, and will sail sharp on above date. This vessel has made the fastest passage of the season. Has first-class Saloon accommodation for Passengers. Apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. FOR LONDON. X£X* FTIHE Magnificent Iron Clipper JBiv 'inflexible; Al at Lloyd's, War. IiXXLL, Esq., Commander. This fine vessel, now on her first voyage, has the highest obtainable class at Lloyds. All except two of her Saloon Berths are engaged ; she has most excellent accommodation for a limited number of Second Cabin passengers, and will take eight more single men as Third class passengers at £20 eack. As a large part of her cargo is engaged, she will have quick despatch. BROWN, CAMPBELL k CO., Agents. May 19,1870. THEATRE ROYAL, AUCKLAND. TO BE LET FOR A TERM. " This Theatre, having undergone very extensive internal and external alterations, is now one of the most elegant and comfortable places of amusement in the Colony."—Vide Press. ■ — rpiHE Stage has been temporarily widened, J_ and the ventilation and provision for lighting are of the moat ample description. The exterior has been entirely renovated, and the interior elaborately decorated. The building will accommodate between 600 and 7CO persons. The Proprietor is open to treat with any first-class Dramatic or other Company, per sonally or by letter. J. W. KNIGHT. Queen-street, Proprietor. Auckland, May 16,1870. A. G. BARTLETT, 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 f'e Public Buildings in London, to strike on a Bell of 3 cwt., Compensation Pendulum Rod, Dead Beat Escapement, best Gun Metal Wheels, Angular Wheel-work, Racks, Pulleye, Patent Iron Y-ire Lines, 6 feet 6 inches Iron Skeleton Dial, glazed with Opal Glass, and Plate 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 kiud carefully performed. Chromometerg rated by Transit Observation.



IN consequence of the Proprietors having decided not to make anj alterations in the Premises occupied by Messrs. Gr. NASH & Co., they beg to inferru their Friends and the Public that they have now ready their First Shipment of Fashionable WINTER GOODS. According to the latest ""' Silk Velvet Jackets at 395., Parisian Fashions, Velvets which is very little more are everywhere la mode. In MESSRS. than the pi-ices that are order to meet the demand being paid for Cotton or for this, the Richest of all Q # NASH & CO. Velveteen Jackefcs- In ad" Materials, G. NASH & ' dition to the stock of Jackets Co. have imported, direct, nrrTnnsr eiTTOTFT and Mantles on band > &n? * 230, QUEIiJN-fc>lJiifi±il, , , ~ Velvets that will euable style will be made up on the them, to defy competition. Next THE New Om r MUSIC Ham, Premiaes' and Ladies Caß As a proof, they respectfully select the quality of invite inspection of their Velvet ths7 may Fefer- New Millinery, New Dresses, New Clothing, New General Drapery. An early call is respectfully invited by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., 230, Queon-street, next the City Hall. ! ■ QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO. BEG to inform* their Friends' and the Publio in Town and Country that they are'now prepared to show their WINTER STOCK OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING, Consisting of — DRESSES, MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS, CLOAKINGS, BLACK SILKS, BLACK SILK VELVETS & VELVET MANTLES, BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES, And other Household Furnishings, HOSIERY, GLOVES, WOOLEN FANCIES, And a variety of other Goods too numerous to particularize within the limits of an Advertisement MEN'S WINTER CLOTHING Is Well Assorted, and in full Supply. R B. S. and Co. desire to say they make no " Sham Puff," but guarantee a FIRST-CLASS ARTICLE at the I__<_>"\7<_7"____3T X_IT7"IIWQ- _E»__=_.O_F"I i 3_ 1 ! (S- OBSERVE THE ADDRESS :— R B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. COOMBEB & JOHNSTOIS, OX J OT_E_CI__>Ta-, G2, QUEEN STREET, NEXT CHAPMAN'S. 25T. CAMPBELL, TAILOIi, QUEEN-STEEET, OEGS to intimate to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED from Wellesley street to QUEEN-STRET, opposite the Market Reeerve; and also, that he has added; largely. to his Stock of TWEED CLOTHS, &c, and is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted* -. .. ■ ' ■ ■£ to him at prices that will defy competition



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOBS I'HOM WELLESLEY-STUEET. A. MONTILLADO SHERRY,first Quality OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 1861 BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENED GIN JAMIESON'S PURE- MALT DUBLIN WHISKY DUNVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY POMERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS. A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands. Bass' Burton Ale always on draught. CITY CLUB HOTEL, SHORTLAND-CRESCENT. Pbopbietob — Roland Campion. rpHE proprietor of this establishment begs to notify to his many patrons and the public generally, that having removed from his late premises, he has NO LONGER ANY CONNECTION WITH THE EXCHANGE HOTEL. He has fitted up, at very great expense, a splendid upstairs COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT, which has been acknowledged by one and all who have seen it, UNRIVALLED FOR TASTE AND ELEGANCE. His brands of Wines and Spirits need no comment. CHI NA, GLASS, EAiITHENWAHii. STAFFORDSHIRE WAREHOUSE, LOWEB .QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. JUST RECEIVED, QA CASKS CUT GLASSWARE, assorted. 34 casks Prest Glassware, assorted d -3 | J> 65 crates Earthenware, do. pej p 9 hhds. China, do. § Impored direct from the original manufac turerd to suit the New Zealand trade, and will be sold at a moderate advance on home invoice; also, the largest display in New Zealand of the above goods, in every designs, style, and pattern. i<ggr- Licensed Keeosene Vendoe and Depot. DAVID AVEIE, STAFFORDSHIRE WAREHOUSE, LOWEB Q,UE_N-STBEET. VENETIAN BLINDS CAN BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, Shobtland-stbeet, Of any dimensions, in any number from one to a hundred, within a given time, of the Best Quality v and Reasonable Pbices, And sent to all parts of New Zealand. MH. BUSBY, tiG'_e Propriotoi-, prwti'ial • Blind Maker, and Wire Worker, many years established at City Road, London, manu facturer of every description of Window Blinds, and ornamental Wire Work. : Old blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. YEN ETIAN HOUSE •*'* i; Shoetland-steekt, Auckland.'



WAITED -Two smart LADS to sell ' Muffins.—Apply to E. &H. Peboy, High street. WANTED.— A Situation as HOUSE KEEPER required by a Respectable Msrried Woman; a <^ood Plain Cook. — E.R., Evesing- Stab Office. RUNNERS WANTED.—Good Wages given.—-Apply at the Evening Sta* Office. WANTED —The Admirers of the Fine Arts to inspect Montaguk's Stock of \ First-class PRINTS, from Borne of the most celebrated Paintings. FOUND— In Queen-street, a PURSE, con taining a Sum of Money.—The ownor can have it by applying at the Police Station TO BE LET, mHOSE Commodious STORES, erected on JL the site latoly occupied by Messrs. Combks & Datvdy, in Queen-street. Also, the < BONDED STORES, with entrance from Fort-street.—Apply to H. M. Jkbvib, Fart street. AUCKLAND AG-ENCY, DISCOUNT, AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED), INGOK PORATED UNDER THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES LIMITED LIABILITY ACTS OF 1860-8. Capital, £10,000, in 500 Shabes of £20 Each. THE above Company make ADVANCES on General Merchandise, Discount aad Purchase Bills, and undertake every descrip tion of Commission business. The Company make temporary Advances OH valuables and plate. The Company Advance money on two householders' guarantee, and take re-payment by weekly or monthly instalments. For further particulars apply to the manager. ALBERT E. COHEN. 131, Queen-street. MONEY ADVANCED, with or withe personal security, in mms of £Bfi £500, by the Auckland Agency, Discount, " Loan Company (Limited), Registered OfP 131, Queen-street. , ■ EVERY ONE can obtain money by appl ing to the Auckland Agency, Disooun and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, 131, Queen-street. ;■/-; Opf to £500, advanced on householder's X/ 0 guarantee, and repayment taken by weekly or monthly instalments by tho Auck land Agency, Discount, and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, 181, Queen - street. LODGE ST. ANDREW, 418, S.C. THE Regular Monthly MEETING of the abova Lodge will be held in the Lodge room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, on MON DAY NEXT, May 23rd instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. * J. B. PAGE, Secretary. p H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, Corner of Wellesley-street, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. C. SUTTON, ■\l INERAL WATER MANUFACTURER ITI E D E X 0 RE SOIKI) AUCKLAND. N OT ICE. AS numbers of our supporters have ex. pressed a desire to receive their papers as subscribers, instead' of purchasing them from the runners, the Proprietors of the "EVENING STAR" beg to intimate that from this forth any person so desiring can have the paper delivered regularly oa the terms below specified. ■ REED, FERRAB J; & CO. StJBSCEiPTIox—Per Quarter, ss. 6d., pay able in advance ; or, 6s. 6d. if booked. Auckland, April 32,1870. TO ADVERTISERS. THE Proprietors of the "EVEN I N»G STAR" beg, to intimate that all ADVERTISEMENTS for insertion muitbe . received ak the Publishing Office in VULCAN ' LANE, Lower > Queen-street, not later than IWO O'CLOCK on the day on-which they aro to appear.