The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No 143.]

AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



STEAM BETWEEN AUGXAND AND THE THAM3. ~V^^&>v rpHE Steal* l||l||||^ !>- «WIHAMS' Will IE AYE QueEN-STBEET7hABF ?TJNCTTT ALLY AT THE ADVEBTISD HOTTE : Saturday, 25th June, 10.30'olock a.m. WILL LEAVE GBAHA3TOWN : Saturday, 25th June, 3.3 o'clock p.m. Return Tickets issued fc one week at Reduced Rates. The steamer 'Clyde' will lider the ' Wii liams' at Grahamstown. H. M. ERYIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE TB.MES. "~K^4s*v (T) OYALALFRED,' _P™ap^y'A'/'tv' AUCKLtfD to SHORT- JjxV.iN U* TIME TABL From Attcklai : Friday, 24th June, 7 o'clock ening Saturday, 25th June,.7.30 deck evening Monday, 27th June, 9 o'cloclight Tuesday, 28th June, 10 o'clo< night Fbom Gbahamsotn ; Saturday, 25th June, 1.30 o'ook afternoon Monday, 27th June, 8 o'clcclnorning Tuesday, 28th June, 9 o'cloclnorning Return Tickets issued fc one week at Reduced Farea. STEAM TO THE TAMES, -.i < -|~>k v X ED F E DI N- Leave Atjckl/d : Saturday, 25th June, at 12 dock noon Fhom Gbahamsttn : Friday, 24th June, at 5 o'clct afternoon Saturday, 25th June, at 5 o'ock afternoon Return Tickets issued i One week al Reduced Fares, and availab' for the 'Royal Alfred.' S, HJtUE SMITH. FOR THE THMES. *»il jl fT^HE p.s. t||p|B^' 'ENTEREtISE No. 2,' Captain Seoit, "will sail on Friday, 24th June, at 8 o!ock night. Freight Bs. per ton, payal on delivery. HOMER BROS. FOR SYDNEY DiEOT. CIRCULAR SAI LINE. rpHE Regular cader i|Mw 'CONSTNCE,' on THURSDAY, 30tli inst. For Freight or Passage applto HENDERSON & MAOARLANE. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM B.VIGATION COMPANY'S LINE OF SEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBURNE, Tbanshippino to ant Pot in the AtrSTKAiABIAN COLOIEfI. _, V. rpHE A. S. 1 Company's SjMSscpi^s. _J_ Steamship ■sssasilas&ii ' AUCKiND/ 850 tons, 150 horse power, Cieles Buck, Commander, will be despatold on TUES DAY, the 28th' instant. For Freight or Passage applyo H. M. JBVIS, ■ .' Agent* E£G 'TatV v' MONTHLY STBM COMMTJ" Sr^rfjfrlx BETWEEN JJCKLAND, fc /{&*&%, AND MELBOURNE. .-ii mHE FavoritaSteamsbip Captain Logan, is expected hfe about the 10th July, and will leave agai- for Sydney and Melbourne five clays after hr arrival. For freight or passage apply i CRUICKSHANK, SMAtT, & CO., Agecp, Auckland ; Or to, LEDGER & \RANCIS, Agents, Grahqnisiwn, Thames. Queen-street, Auckland, June 17,1870.



FOE TATJRANGA DIRECT. r= qj-2 > -> nnHE Clipper Schooner Mw^ <tauranga,' Captain Moli/eb, will sail as above, on SATURDAY, the 25th inst., at 12 o'clock. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on Board. FOR LONDON. TO SAIL POSITIVELY ON 25th JUNE (THIS MONTH). i -^ nnHE Magnificent Iron Clipper '/jl^^K -L Ship 3HB& 'INFLEXIBLE,' Al at Lloyd's, Wm. Lyall, Esq., Commander. This fine vessel, now on her first voyage, has the highest obtainable clas3 at Lloyds'. All her Saloon Berths are engaged; she has most excellent accommodation for a limited number of Second Cabin passengers, and will take six more single men as Third class passengers at £20 eacfe. As a large part of her cargo is engaged, she will have quick despatch. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Agents. FOR LONDON DIRECT. .« H U A S Q U I N A' (Captain Lowden) . 'r~*sjSk rPIHIS Magnificent Clipper ii^l*\. JL Barque, 428 tons, Al at ■^mffivpp*fr' Lloyd's for 14- years, and built ■'sSSllSSfcfts' by special survey, will leave for the above port ON SiTURDAY, 16th JULY. Can. accommodate a few FIRST-CLASS PASSENGERS, and has first-rate steerage room. For freight or passage, apply to ; OWEN AND GRAHAM. June 21,1870. ■IMPORTANT! I 25?. QUEEN-STREET. ! FRENCH & CO, /■^AN, vifcb confidence, reccommend their 2s. r -2s. 6d.,—35.,—35. 6d. Teas for Family Use. The 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d are a fine combina tion of many rare Black Teas, selected with, great care to suit their Family Trade; and being more economical in the using than Teas roffered at lower prices, render them especially worthy the notice of large consumers. Twopence per lb. discount allowed on 6 lbs. " and upwards of the 2s 6d Tea, and threepence per lb. on 6 lbs. and upwards of the 3s and 3s 6d Teas. GENERAL GROCERIES. S. D. Sugar, No. 1 0 5J per lb. Sugar, light brown 0 5 j, Sperms, FW 10 „ Moulds, Auckland 0 5| „ Soap, from ... ... ... 0 8 per bar All articles in the trade at the lowest price. PROVISIONS. F. & Co. invite special attention to their Prime POTTED BUTTER of superior quality, which will be sold at prices to give satisfaction to purchasers. FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, &c. FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, &c. Quality of all articles guaranteed. ' Licensed to sell Kerosene. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered *#* Remember the Address — '■ FRENCH & Co., FAMILY GftOCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 2 52, QUEEN STRE.ErT, (Corner of Wakefield-street), AUCKLAND.: Established 18.6 0. PORT AND STARBOARD SIGNAL LAMPS Signal Lamps, plain . Copper, Brass and Japanned Cabin Lamps Ditto, ditto, ditto Binnacle Lamps Ship Chain, from 3-16 to 7-16 Hand Lanterns, assorted Iron Wo ye Wire, from 24 to 42 inch Bird Cages and. Meat Safes Deed Boxes, Sponge Baths Children's Baths, Enamelled Ware Counter Scales and Weights, &c. ;. , J. T. BOTLAN, ' High-afctet.



IN consequence of the Proprietors Laving decided nol to make any alterations in the Premies occupied by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., they beg to inform their Friends .and the Public that they have now ready their First Shipment of Fashionable WINTER GOODS. According to the latest ~~]B\Xk Velvet Jackets at 395., Parisian Fashions, Velvets which is very little more are everywhere la mode. In MESSES. than the prices lhafc are order to meet the demand being p;;id for Cotton or for this, the Richest of all Q # NASH & CO., Velveteen Jackets. In ad- Materials, a. NASH & * ' dition to the stock of Jackets Co. have imported, direct, QTJBBN : STRBET> a"d Mantle 3on lmnd > Velvets that will enable ' style will be made up on the them to defy competition. NexttheNew Crrr Music Hall. Premises ' ard LaclieS Ca* As a proof, they respectfully select the quality of invite inspection of their • Velvet they may prefer. New Millinery, New Dresses, New Clothing, New General Drapery. An early call is respectfully invited by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., 230, Queen street, next the City Hall. NEIL CAMPBELL, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE MA BRET RESERVE. -QEGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he has added a large assortment of Winter Goods to his Stock, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition.



VICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS ! JUST LANDED, PEAS, 14 varieties BEANS, 7 varieties ONIONS, 4 varieties &c, &c, &c. VICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES. E. B AITID, MANAGER. THE PORT OF CALL. W. I7O~GGIE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUTCHER, QUEEN-STBEET, IN returning thanks for the liberal patron age accorded to him by the public of Auckland for the past eighteen months, begs to inform them that, having made EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS to his premises, he is enabled to supply them AT HIS USUAL LOW RATES. AN EARLY CALL IS REQUESTED. JUST LANDED, Ex ' Bella Maby,' ONI O N S, splendid sample OATEN HAY, excellent quality POTATOES, Hobart Town Seed. On Sale at the TICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES. R . BAI RD, ••:;.:; Manages. TO STOREKEEPERS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, AND OTHERS. J . W, HOAEE BEGS to inform Storekeepers and others in the Trade that he receives shipments by every Steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c, which will be found 20 per cent, cheaper than any firm in the Colony. MELBOURNE AGENCY, 12, Hi&h-stbeet, Auckland. NOTICE. MESSRS. MUST & CO., of Queen-street, Auckland, and Grahamstown, Thames, are AGENTS for the sale of R. HALES CABIN BISCUIT. May 5,1870.



GLORIOUS NEWS. mHE BEST DINNER IN THE COLONIES Can be obtained at the S H OR TLAND-STREET Q. 0. E., Consisting of — SOUP FISH JOINTS POULTRY GAME PASTRY English CHEESE, and SALADS of all kinds, AND A GLASS OF THE BEST ALE, ALL FOR 2s. From 12 till 3 o'clock daily. COME AND TRY. LIONEL PHILLIPS BEGS to inform the inhabitants of One hunga and vicinity that he has purchased theVßusiness lately in the occupation of H. H. Wbigtit, Family Grocer, Princes-street, and trusts, by supplying GROCERIES at a small profit, to merit a share of their patronage and support. Please note the Address— L. PHILLIPS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, Pbinces-stbeet, Onehtjnga. MUSICAL. ME. J. HYDE PARKER, Pianist'and Peofessob of Music, WHILE returning thanks to his Friends and the Public for their constant pat ronage, begs to assure themall 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. Pabkeb, Grafton-road, next Fossett's Store COALS !. CO ALS ! ! IVTEWCASTLE COALS, ex 'Duke of j\ Edinbnrgh,' DELIVERED in any part of Town, at 355. per ton. Terms strictly Cash. Apply to W. KIR BY, Junction of Grey and Queen-streets.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STO.RE, QTJEEN-STREET, TWO DOOTtS PBOM WELLESLEY-STREET. 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' BTJIITON ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. £1,000 REWAED! "VTTILL be paid to anyone who can buy cheaper than at H. FUGATE'S. ; This is indeed MURDER! to sacrifice Goods at such prices ; and persons losing this opportunity of purchasing deserves to be sent to MOUNT EDEN STOCKADE. Every Man, Woman, and Child in Auckland should come at once. While this Sale is going on every article in BOOTS AND SIIOES must be sold, as H. FUGATE is retiring from business. All that you are requested to do is to inspect the Stock, and try to get the £1,000 REWARD ',' , Offered by H. FU GATE, « KED BOOT," No. 70, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). THORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT. : : ■ £ s. a. SUPERFINE FLOUR, Silk- Dressed (Crown Brand), per ton of 2000 lbs 1* 0: 0. Fne Flour, Silk Dressed (TSF Brand,) per ton ... ... ... 12 0 0 Seconds, per ton ... 10 0 0 Sharps, per ton ••• 8 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201bs ... ... 0; 1 b ' N OTIC.E. WH. FORT ' S CHEAP "bedding, upholstery, AND FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, MATTRESSES RE-MADE. CHAIRS, C UCHES, &c, RE-STUFFED And prepared with- dispatch. 1 Small profits and Quick Returns. Please note the address— W. H. FORT, S^SHORTLANDSTItEE 1'



r : A CASES SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, TO BE HAD AT ENGLISH PRI CE S. NOTE THE ADDRESS— "" RED BOOT," ZEC, FTJO-ATB, 70, QUEEN-STREET, • Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. ANCHOR HOTEL LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, , QUEE In -S TBEIT, A. FSASBE BEGS to inform Ms Friends and the Publi« generally, that in connection with tha above, he has for Hire, OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, SINGLE. & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, SADDLE HORSES, &c, And hopes by strict attention to business, ■with civility and Moderate charges, to merit a share o£ Public Patronage. April 28 1870 FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER. . SELLING OFF ! ; SELLING- OFF ! THE GREATEST BARGAINS IN JEWELLERY that can be got in. Auck land for many years to come. Fifteen Per Cent. Retuenbd ! ' Qome and Judge yds. YoubseliVES. Business Hours : From 9 to 3. T. A. HICKS, ;, ''. : JEWELLER, ETC.,' VITLCAIMANE. N.B.—The whole stock of Jewellery, 'Fittings, and Business, to be SOLD CHEAP No reasonable refused, as the business must be closed. LONDON & DUBLIN dispensary! PITT STRR ET, AUCKLAND. -;"} 0. WHIT LAW, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Newton and surrounding suburbs that he. has opened the above Establishment, and trusts that by strict attention to business to meet with a fail1 share of public support. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED Without Freezing the Gums. PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS Accurately Prepared at all hours. TRY WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED AMERICAN VERMTFUGE, With POWDERS,.for expelling Worms in Children ; price 25., including.Powders. . \ ( GREAT CURE. Hundreds of Children in the neighbourhood of Newton have been relieved of from eight to tMrty Worms within the last'three weeks. TRY C. WHITLiW'S AMERICAN HOREHOUND PECTORAL, A Certain Cure for Whooping-cough, Colds, Asthma, Influenza, &c. Also, C. WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED VEGETABLE CATHARTIC PELLS, • A Sure Remedy for Headache, Indijestion, t and Stomach Complaints, PREPARED SOLELY AT THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT, j ' N.B.—C.W. having had fifteen years, i perienced in London, Dublin, and New York, trusts that this fact will be a sufficient guara« tee that all prescriptions entrusted, to him wU bfe accurately dispensed. ;••] |^g° Please Note tjlio Address— PITT ST R E E*T, AUCKLAND NiZ.