The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 106.]

AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1870.

[Price One.JPenny,



—— _ STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. —i l rpHE Steamer _j||||§^^ 'WILLIAMS' ' Will leave Queen-street Wharf : Friday, 13th May, 10.30 o'clock a.m. , Saturday, 14th May, 10.30 o'clock a.m. Will leave Grahamstown : Thursday, 12th May, 4 o'clock p.m. Friday, 13th May, 4 o'clock p.m. Saturday, 14th May, 4 o'clock p.m. Return Tickets issued for one week at Reduceel Rates. The steamer 'Clyde' will Tender the Wil liams ' at Grahamstown. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. -la <~p OVAL ALFRED,' TgJjElS^fram AUCKLAND to SHORT ___B____m LAND TIME TABLE. From Auckland .- Friday, 13th May, 12 o'clock noon From Grahamstown: Thursday, 12th May, 5 o'clock afternoon Friday, 13th May, 5 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. -l^v <_p|UKE OF EDIN- BURGH.' Leave Auckland : Thursday, 12fch May, 8 o'clock evening Friday, 13th May, 9 o'clock evening Saturday, 14th May, 3 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstow_: Friday, 13fch May, 8 o'clock morning Saturday, 14th May, 8.30 o'clock morning Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred.' S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR THE THAMES. rW^^ mHE p.s. l|||||g§> 'ENTERPRISE No. 2/ Captain Scon, for Thames on Friday, 13th May, 8 o'clock evening HOLMES BROS. P. S. < WILLIAMS' ,~Wjk "TTTILL leave Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY MORNING next, at 10.30 o'clock, carrying the Native Lands Court for OHINEMURI. Tlie p. s. ' CLYDE' will leave Grahams town at 3.30 afternoon, with Passengers, and return at the termination of the Court there. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS. lTlfN^v npHE swift and commodious dsHgißif 'TAURANGA' will (weather permitting) leave Queen-street Wharf for the above every SATURDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clock sharp, returning from Rtissell for Auckland every TUESDAY, at 4 | A.. W W. J. HURST & CO., Agents, Auckland; A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russell. *'** Shippers are particularly requested to send their goods down one horn1 before the advertised time of leaving, to prevent delay. Bonded goods cannot be received after 2 o'clock.



FOR THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS AND FIJIS. r^rr3> -» FTIHE Al Clipper Schooner Jf|f|§^- ' FIERY CROSS/ Captain G. Short, will sail positively as above, on FRIDAY next. For freight or passage, apply of S. J. EDMONDS ; Or, to the Master, on Board. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. STEAM TO SAN FRANCISCO. OALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. »*, * rpHE Splendid Steam Packet 3|§||§^ ' 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 ipply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Queen-street, Auckland, May 10, 1870. REGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. -Ay. mHE s.s. ||I||||^> 'HEEO; Captain Logan, is expected here about the 4th June, and will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne five days after her arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO., Agents, Auckland ; Or to, LEDGER & FRANCIS, Agents, Grahamstown, Thames. Queen street, Auckland, May 4,1870. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Port in the Australasian Colonies. ,-*k-A. rfIHE A. S. N. Company's s4k|^l||Sw JL Steamship MMM^mT 'AUCKLAND,' 850 tons, 150 horse power, B. Paddle, Commander, will be despatched on or about MONDAY, the 16th May. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. FIRST SHIP. FOR LONDON DIRECT. WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON THE 23rd INSTANT. rpHE beautiful Clipper Ship Wfgj^r * MALLARD,' Captain W. Andrew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, is now fast filling up, and will sail sharp on above date. -his vessel has made the fastest passage of the season. Has first-class Saloon accommodation for Passengers. Apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. FOR LONDON. -~jTX-* rpHE Magnificent Iron Clipper JK-& «INFLEXIBLE,' 0 Al at Lloyd's, 990 tons, Wm. L_a__, 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, and she has most excellent accommodation for a limited number of Second Cabin passengers. As a large part of her cargo is engaged, she will have quick despatch. BROWN, CAMPBELL _ CO., Agents. April 15,1870.



IN consequence of tbe Proprietors having derided not to make any alterations in the Premises 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- ~ ~ Silk Velvet Jackets at 395., Parisian Fashions, Velvets v.liioh is very little more are everywhere la mode. In ME-tfSRS. f than the prices that are order to meet the demand being paid for Cotton or for this, the Richest of all Q-. NASH & CO.. Velveteen Jackets. In ad- Materials G. NASH & dition to the stock of Jackets Co. have imported, direct, 2^ QUEEN-STREET, and Mantles on hand' any Velvets that will enable style will be made up on the them to defy competition. Next THE New City Music Hall. Premises > and LadLes can As a proof, they respectfully select the quality of invite inspection of their j 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. quz__n-street house. R. B. SHALDERS & CO I>EG to inform their Friends and the Public in Town'aud Country that they are now y 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 X_Cs^7V3s_3_3T UVIIKTO- HPZR.OIFI'X' ! WXST OBSERVE THE ADDRESS:— E, B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. COOMBES & JOHNSTON, G2, QUEEN STEEET, NEXT CHAPMAN'S. HSr. O -A-ZMZIP IB E LL, TAILOR, QUBEN-S T*|R BET, OEGS to intimate to his friends nnd the public that he has REMOVED' from Wellesley street to QUEEN-STRET, oppc?i'o the Market Reserve; and also, that he has added largely to his Stock of TWEED CLOTHS, &c, and is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to Mm at prices that will defy competition



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUE E N- STREET, two doors from WELLESLEY-STEEET. 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. Proprietor — Roland Campion. 'TPHE 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. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET AND KARANGAHA-E ROAD. Private Entrance : Symonds-street. LIST OF PRICES: MARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle . Martell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, 4s 6dper bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, 4s 6d per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 3s 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 Brands. Hennessey's and 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. Terms Strictly Cash. SA M UgE L~~EV IN SO N, PROPRIETOR^



WANTED.— A Situation as HOUSB; KEEPER required by a Respectable Married Woman; a Good Plain Oeok.— E.R., Evbnin_ Star Office. WANTED— A Respectable LAD.—Apply to P. A. Philips, 50, Queen-street. Character required. WANTEfi^A Strong Active GIRL, between 12 and 15, to mind a Baby. —Apply at once to Mrs. Coboobab, Ghrey hound Hotel. ■' WANTED— A General SERVANT.— Apply to Mrs. M. Nhjcojj, Drake" street. S^i AMI WANTED. — Partrfdgss, Phsa. VJT sants, &c, bought by J. Riddbl (lato Norris & Co.), Licensed Dealer ia Gam* Auckland Wharf. Arrangements fcr season made. WANTED— Private BOARD and RESI DENCE for Two Gentlemen, within ten minutes' walk of the Post Office.-—Apply, stating particulars, to X., Stab Office. RUNNERS WANTED.—Good Wag* given.-—Apply at the Evened. Stab Office. WANTED— Tho Admirers of the I_n# Arts to inspect Montaoub's Stock oi First-class PRINTS, from some of the most celebrated Paintings, WANTED— Everyone who oaree for hits or her personal appearance to oall and buy Montaoub's Large Assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, of all sues. WANTED — 10,000 Perrons who ha~f had their Likenesses taken to vail and inspect Montague's Splendid Collection cff PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. ANTED —10,000 Person* who _«▼» Photographs of their Friends,.to eaU and inspect Montaoub's Splendid Collaetton of PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, ■ - |- ■ ■ n - .■ -i ■ - -.. ,■■--. ■-~.— i— -i .—,.-, ,■■ ■■ W-.i1,. WANTED— The Publio to kno-f thai Montagus has on eale at his Fanoy Bazaar, Queen-street, 250 ORNAMENTAL VASES. '■■■■ - ■» '■"-• ■■ ****& WANTED— The Lovers of Musio te know that 500 First-class CONCERTINA. can be obtained at Mobtagub's W*aaj, Bazaar, Queen-street, Cheap. WANTED— The Ladies of Auckland to come and purchase at Mowtagdb _ Fancy _-*zaar, 5,000 Choico TOILB3? ORNAMENTS. ' WANTED— The Ladies of Auckland te call and inspect Montagus's Spleidnl Assortment of Modern WORK-BOXES. WANTED— 50,000 Children te purohru* the Stock of TOYS at Mon_a«v t Fancy Bazaar. WANTED— 50,000 Children to punka* the Stock of DOLLS at Montagus'* Fancy Bazaar. WANTED— Purchasers for 50 GILT MIRRORS at Montagus'** J*nt? Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED it to bo Known—That tho Public can be supplied with 10,000 ELECTRO-PLATED FORKS *nd SPOONS, at Moderate Prices. ANTED to SELL, Cheap -10ft Sheet* of Corrugated Iron, Galvanised Iron Water Tanks, from 100 to 500 gallons. Also, O.G. and half-round Spouting, Ridge Caps, &c, at A. Smart's Galvanised Iron Woiks, Victoria-street (opposite the Greyhound). BOARD and RESIDENCE in a Private Family, for two Gentlemen; terms easy' —For address apply Office of this Pape* NOTIOI. Tl/TESSRS. MUST & CO., of Queen-street, Jyk Auckland, and Grahamstown, Thames, are AGENFS for the sale of R. HALITS CABIN BISCUIT. May 5,1870. ' ■— "■ i.w i■» mum us ,js*sL3suiß*w*a-********wßa*MWMsSßT^wMswo^^ TO BE LET, ! THOSE Commodious STORES, created 09 the site lately oeeupied by Mesws. Combes & Daldy, in Queen-street. Uso, tho BONDED STORES, with entraneo ftw* Fort-street.—Apply to H. M. Jbbvis, Fort* street. WINTER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNJB BEG to announce that they have OPENED their WINTER STOOK of MILLIH ERY, consisting of Millinery' and Stray Bonnets, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, in felt, velvet, and straw, of the Latest Styles, Ladies' Dress Caps and Head-dresses,;* choice lot of Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments; for thf hair, _o.; Ladies'oand Children's baskets, in velvet, velveteen, sealskin .loth, and waterproof tweed, all sizes; Furs, in grebe, sable, and ermine, and a general assortment of Drapery and Hosiery. 1 37, Wyndham-street, April 29j ...