The Evening Star.

Vol. L—No. 29.1..]

AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, s^^

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NOETH SHORE FJIRRY. InIME TABLE OF THE P.S. M 1 'ENTERPRISE,' No. 1. I From , From I Worth Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, I Old Wharf. New Wharf. I 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland j 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. I 9.30 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ | i 0.30 „ 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 j 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ 11.0 a.m. 1 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ it low spring tides the old wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore 3 at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BEOS. .TEAM TO THE THAMES. 3 | THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBUEGH.' ———- TIME TABLE. FBOS- AUCKLAND TO aBASA-ISTOWN : hmr.dayy December 15, 8.30-6't;-ock morning Friday, December 16, 9 o'clockoiiorning j latn.day, December 17, 9.30 o'clock morning FEOM GKAHAMSTOW-T TO AUCKLAND : 'hursday, December 15, 2.30 o'clock afternoon i 'riday, December 16, 3 o'clock afterndbn ' aturday, December 17, 3.30 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. pHAMES GOLDFIELDS. The following well-known Cutter., continue oTEADE regularly between AUCKLAND Ind the THAMES, conveying Cargo at I urrent rates :— i 'GLANCE.' 'HAEEIET.' ' 'LEE.' 'COENSTALK.' : 'SEYEEN.' 'MAID OF THE 1 MILL.' M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom-house-street. «_l TO WHANGAREI AND THE 0 BAY OF ISLANDS. ! THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' ).ptain Mundle, will leave— Foe Whang-abei Every Friday. i Leaves Whangaeei cob Auckland Every Saturday. Foe Taueanoa Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taubanga toe Auckland Wednesday next. / For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., • Agent, Shor.land-street j or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. [tTEAM TO BAY OF ISLANDS. THE s.s. <G O-A HEAD' rill leave for RUSSELL every THUR3- AY, at 4 o'clock, returning from Russell 1 ' AUCKLAND every FRIDAY, at noon. S. H. SMITH. A. VILCOQ, Agent, Eussell. ?0R TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, 1 WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, f*-K), AND THE BLUFF. EXCURSION TICKETS. h —— CIRCU.__AR SAW LINE. I THE _._. 'AIEEDA.LE,' ■n Onehuuga six hours after the arrival of tt-il steamer from Honolulu* aßSengers provided with most sumptuous extra charge. •<* -freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFAELANE. , •Auckland; or, to LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown.



FOE TAEANAKI, NELSON, PICTON> WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POET CHALMEES. Excursion Eeturn Tickets, available to the end of January, will be issued at reduced rates. The Fast and Favorite s.s. 'TAEANAKI,' E. Wheeler, Commander, will be dispatched from the Manukau, on TUESDAY next, 20th inst., at noon. COMBES & DALDY, Agents ; or, ALFEED BABNES, Onehunga. AUSTEALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOUENE, (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies). THE A.S.N. Co.'s s.s. 'AUCKLAND', BSO tons, 150 horse power, F. Moohe, Commander. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JEEVIS, Agent. TTIOE SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies, by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamships. THE s.s. ' CITY OF MELBOUENE,' Now expected " Passengers will be booked for the above ports at the Office of H. M. JEEVIS, Agent A.S.N. Co. /^HEISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCUESION TICKETS TO SOUTHERN POETS. CIECULAE SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. First and Second-class EXCUESION RETUEN TICKETS will be issued at SINGLE FAEES, available until end of January, 1871, per s.s. ' AIREDALE,' for Taranaki, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttel ton, Otago, and Bluff, leaving the Manukau on or about 10th instant; and per s.s. 'LOBD ASHLEY,' for Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, and Otago, leaving Auckland about the 24th instant. Passengers by the above vessels are provided with most sumptuous fare without extra charge. Early application for Tickets is necessary. HENDERSON & MACFAELANE, Agents, Auckland ; or, to LED GEE & FEANCIS, Grahamstown. T7l O R LEVU XA, FIJI- The Clipper Brigantine 'MAGELLAN CLOUD,' Captain Mailleb, is now on the the berth, and will have quick despatch. For Freight or Passage, apply to J. S. MACFAELANE & CO., Agents; or, to THE CAPTAIN, On Board. SHIP 'CITY OF AUCKLAND,' Captain Asiiby, from London. This vessel will be entered at the Customs to-day. Consignees will accordingly please pass Entries, pay Freight, and take delivery of their Goods in terms of Bills of Lading. Freight must be paid before delivery, and Bills of Lading to order presented at our office for endorsement. CEUICKSHANK, SMAET & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12,1870.



THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TEANSPOE TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with 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 \7illbe from Port Chalmers on the Ist an "£ from Auckland on the 7th of every month, _ com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be perforuie I hy the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the •NEBRABK A,' 2143 Tons Eegister, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Eegister, < D- A X O T A,' of 2153 Tons Eegister, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Lloyds. 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. Firsfc-elass 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. Eeturn tickets at a reduced rate will- be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations culled 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 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 mny be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CBUICKSHANK, SMAHT & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line ; DEIVEE, STEWAET & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES &'CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. Xj-OE LONDON. The Favorite Eegular Trader 'COUNTESS OF KINTORE.' Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. "Will take Steerage Passengers up to2oth December next. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHEEBEIDGE, On board ; or, to BEOWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. T7.OE LONDON DIEECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship 'CITY OF AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having jus. 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 CEUICKSHANK, SMAET & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. FH. LEWISSON has received a new . MACHINE for cutting tobacco, it cuts as fine as English Shag, cannot be beat for cigarettes. ]\/TR. T. E. GILMAN, Chemist, One hunga, has been appointed AG-ENT for the Sale of this Paper. November 5,1870.



CLEARING-OUT SALE, AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES. O A S II:— rA DOZEN KEROSENE CHIMNEYS, 0U A., 3s Gd per dozen 30 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, 8., 4s 6d per dozen 60 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, D., 6s 6d per dozen _2 dozen American Shovels, 4s 6d each 3 tons Sheet Iron, 16 to 26 gauge, 16s per cwt. Bar Iron, balance of stock, 12s per cwt. \ ton Octagon Cast and Shear Steel, 6d per lb, 4 -asks Sheet Zinc, Nos. 9, 11, and 12,34s per cwt. 4 casks Putty, 2d per lb. 10 kegs l_-inch Ewbank'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.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 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 Howiek, 3 p. m. Livebt and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Field g, and others desirous of visiting the dill-rent places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 11 o'clock the same night. Eeturn Tickets from Onehunga. N. 8.. Special On. libuses will be always ready at he Onehunga Wharf for the accommo dation of pa3Sßng:crs airiving by the different steamers and oth.'? _es_«._. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. GIVIL, Hairdresser and Perfumer, late . of 203, opposite the City Hall, begs to inuirrn his customers that he has REMOVED lo more central premises, No. 121, next to the British Hotel, and opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, where he hopes Btill to merit that patronage which he has received for the past two years.



THE. "__PllJ_____l2t"U"^^_;^• • £/" •■ /■ ;.' ' <"• ; • • . ■■~:- ,-s«<f. _.:.-,,..'. , OE, " '■ I I-.* -': -•'?.■' -; se'M'SS. waist "'m§smy: • < ■ *-'" ■ * ■ FOR both Ladies and 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 an Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of.the 'Boot, causing it to fit more closely to the hollow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommended by the Medical Faculty as a support for flat feet and woak 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 combletely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of nef er losing its shape. The "FLE2..UBA" BOOT is also invaluable in supporting and training the feet of young people. Thtr" FLEXUEA" SPRING can be inserted of any strength— either light or strong —to suit all feet. .•.,.' 1 ' "'.'"" f _*?^ Observe the contrast!— * . * > I i .: , l ■ ■ i ' Fig. I.—The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The "Flcxu.a | Boot, half worn. | Boot, half worn. 1 PRI|VPER PAIR, ONE GUINEA. I | ,„ MADE TO ORDER BY M'^> ' t y :WVyB-6 ; LTON, TOP OE SHOE-LAND -STREET, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



TOYS ! TOYS! TOYS ! FOR CHRISTMAS, AT -: 11. "WATT S', MARKET PLACE, Queen-street. HAS for SALE One Thousand Dozen Toys, from Id to Is 6d ; Frogs, Popguns, Swords, Houses, Monkeys, Spinning Dolls, Birds, Boxes of Farm-yards, Churches, Soldiers, &c. Also, 50 Sets of Jugs, 3s and 3s 6d. Back numbers " Cassell's Family Paper," Id each, 9d per dozen ; monthly parts, 3d each. EL "WATTS, MARKET PLACE, Queen- street. 1 P. A A LBS- SYDNEY MUTTON, l_d 10UU 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 Lines, 5d each,' or '■ 4s 6d per dozen ; Jams, 8d and 9d per tin; Barley (for Fowls), 3s fid per bushel, or 7 lbs. for 6d ; Rose Scented Hair Oil, 4d per bottle ; Salad Oil, 9d ; Fancy Biscuits, 6d per lb.; Good Tea, 2a 6d'; American Cheese, 5d per lb.; Cofft-e, Is per 1 lb. tin ; Treacle, 4d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, 2d per dozen; Violet Powder, in packets, 6dper dozen; nutmegs, 2s 9d per lb. ; Sperm • Candles, *Is ; Spice, l_d per packet ; Likeness Frames, very cheap'; Chamber, 2s each ; white a_d gold Cups and Saucers, Is each, or llsj.er 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 -9,1 ; r_Piii- ; .Mugs,- 5d each; Pie Dishes, 6d 'to. '2s; China Milk Jugs, Is 6d ; Cream do., TOd ; Sugar Ba sins, 2s; Slop do., Is; Looking Glasses, 6d. &9d each; Kerosene Lamps, 3s &3s6d ; Pudding Bowls, 2d to 9d ; Bread and Butter Plates, Is to Is 9d; Odd Soap and Brush Dishes, 9d each; Duck Numbers Auckland and Welling-, ton Punch, Id each, 9d'por dozen ; Black Inks, Id each, 9d dozen—Bo dozen ; Likeness Ne gatives, on glass, 3d each ; 3 000 Cocoanuts, Id and 2d each, oris per dozen ; 24 bags new Potatoes, 20lbs for Is, or 43 per bag; 80 gross' Wooden Matches, 3d per dozen, or 2's 6d per gross. milE "THAMES ADVERTISER.» May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE "EVENING STAT?' Queen-street, (Next to the Bank of New Zealand), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamej from the Thames. Reed & Eeett, Agehta for Auckland.



'NE WCALEDONIA ~ .. WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & spirit ; Sa?o_E^-EJ, CORNER OF SYMOND-STREET AND X A .RANG; AHA PE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE :' SYMONPv STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spieits akd Wines Bottled on the ~"',\ '..■■■' Peemises. -l\/fAETELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE IVX , , BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; 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 ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4c and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2a. IlUm, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. _ .. )i Amonriilado 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 ; 58s per dozen. Port Wine.(very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, :■___. .--.;■ Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle; __,:__ j -.345. per dozen. --• -•_.; ■■'■ .-'■ In Case—Genuine Bbands. Hennessey's, Martell's, andHine &.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. 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, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen.. Townscnd'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, ;, . ..V T____ia:—Stbictly Cash. —No Exception. SAMUEL E TINS ON, PROPRIETOR. THE WAY TO OBTAIN . . "; SOUND HEALTH. Ist.—Cleanse the Stomach from all offensive accumulations, which so usually produce fun ctional derangement, vitiating the food. 2nd. —Purify the blood from acrid and cor rupt humors, and you will remove the causes _i. of the greatest mass of the diseases which ..: afflict so many of the human family. -: *v. •-. A REMEDY, proved by thirty jears'-ex-,.*ib perience, capable of effecting iueha'-' .o'_ desirable and important purpose,is still before.'... I the public in •- ■_' - _ ..';-w.;r ■•.■:'.■,.". !;'>_•.')-! .-: • WHELPTON'-S - ' -£ - /worse.- _ . VEGETABLE! PURIFYING^PILLS? •'v; "'-'' This famous Medicine has proved,its -value,.',,;{ _n_-»iscases of -the Head, Chest, Bowls, liver, ;£ -•> and Digestive Organs, Kidneys, &c.,; also, in; » a Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sores, and Skin Diseases, Q£ X it beiiia; a direct Purifier of■ the Blood and ~.'? other fluids of the human body. _•_ .... . rr: Sce^hai-dbilla given away by agents. ... ;.: _ H Prepared and sold wholesab and retail in - ,j. boxes, Is, Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 3s 6d each, by.G., y. WHELPTON &SON, 3, Crane Court, Fleet- ~;_,_/ street, Loncl_n; and may be had of allj *„ Chemists and Medk-ine'Vendors in the Colony ~ of New Zealand. : . ; ._:.'.■ :'i .o_ : PLOWERB. ; "".'_•.»._.?!«*, flowebs. ;, : FLOWEE_f.S;J;:;"; POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS_.:_.--._ ':cK :.-,.;. POT PLANTS.! A Una ,o'(^'' 11. ; B AIRIJ.,V''vS..^ VICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES, -f.viv.-ia HAS on VIEW f-ud for SALE, the largest \.\ \ and finest -'Collect ion in Auckland of ♦*•- ' A_ 'ff FLOWERING PLANTS, I%PO IS. Roses Cinerarias Primuias Fusehias Cafcu.o.arias _ JP.tunias ,- .„._„ Geraniums Camollias verbenas* Azalias Ehodod-ndrons Pan.ies. . ----- p &c " : &c.,; ;■-'.' .'"'; :&cl : :;/- yy • A'bonstanfc succession of Plants Will be kepi* r>:j * up duriug the ensuing season. '■" ' ~= _-='-^