The Evening Star.

Vol. L—No. 294]

UOKLAND, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1870.

[Peice One Penny.



NOETH SHORE PEEET. hIME TABLE OP THE PS 1 'ENTERPRISE,' No. 1. - . From From North Shore, From Auckland, j North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. j For Auckland 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 030 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.30 „ 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. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 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. qTE A M TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. TEOAT AUCKLAND TO GEAHAMSTOWN : Tuesday, December 20, 10.30 o'clock morning WecluesdsiyDecember 21,10.30 o'clock morning PKOM GRAHAMSTOW2T TO ATJCKLAND : Monday, December 19, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, December 20, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Wednesday December 21,4.30 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mundle, will leave— Foe WHANBABII Every Friday. Leaves Whangaeei foe Auckland Every Saturday. Foe Taubang-a Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taueanga toe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jvx.\ Agent, f-Jiorthmd-street; or, E. CAFi<LER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCURSION TICKETS TO SOUTHERN PORTS. CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. First and Second-class EXCURSION BETURN TICKETS will be issued at SLVGLE FARES, available until end of January, 1871, per s.s. ' LORD ASHLEY,' for Tanranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timara, Oamaru, and Otago, leaving Auckland about tbo 24th instant. Passengers by the above vessels are provided witinnost sumptuous fare without extra charge. Early application for Tickets is necessary. HEiN'DERSON & MACFARLANE, -Agcnte, Auckland ; or, to LLDtililt & FIIAKCIS,- Grahainstown. "DOXING DAY. The Paddle Steamer 'SAMS ON' is open for Charter 011 the above day. l^or terms, apply to GEORGE THORNE, Sum., Agent, 6, Shortland-strect. The extensive flush deck of this Steamer ren<lor3 her admirably suited for Pic-nic or Plea3uve-partie3. ~"X „ -\ - % STEAM TO KELSON, WESTFORT, - GREYMOUTH, AND IIOKITIKA Direct, from the manukau. THE s.s. 'GO-AHEAD,' M- Cahex, Master, will leave the Wharf, U|ieluuigu, on TUESDAY, 20th instant, at floon. , For height or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMTIH.



FOE TARANAET, NELSON, PICTON' WELLING'-ON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Excursion Return Tickets, available to the end. of. January, -will be issued at reduced rates. The Fast and Favorite s.s. 'TARAN A X I , ' E. Wheelkr, Commander, will be dispatched from Hie Manukau, THIS DAY, Monday, 19th inst., at 5 p.m. COMBES & DALDY, Agents ; or. ALFRED BARNES, Onehunga. T^OR SYDNEY. The Favorite Barque 'ALICE CAMERON,' TO-MORROW, Tuesday, 20th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. T7IOR LEVUKA, FIJI. The Clipper Briganline 'MAGELLAN CLOUD,' Captain Mailt.eh, is now on the the berth, and will have quick despatch. ■ For Freight or Passage, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Agents; or, to THE CAPTAIN, On Board. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND • AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract vith the Honorable the Postmaster-General of New Zealand for the conveyance of Mails between San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttclton and Port Chalmers, find vice versa, the antes of sailing . Till be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an ; from Auckland on the 7th of every month, i com .ffience from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will bo performe I by tbe Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the ' N E B E A S X A,' 2143 Tons Register, < N E V A D A/ 2143 Tons Register, < D A X 0 T A, J of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1860, 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 Railway, and with the magnificent lines of stramers running between New York and England. Pussengers will be booked right through. First-class ftvr&, 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 ii 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 io proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this tho popular passenger route. J Arrangements will be made to connect xn New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New- Zealand rates. . Fuller partiuulars will be given m a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Cbief for New Zealand at Auck- I land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet. Line; " i DRIViiR, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES &LCO., Agents for Lyttelton. , November 26, 1870.



FOR LONDON. Tho Favorite Regular Trader 1 COUNTESS. OF KIN TORE.' Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. "Will tuke Steerage Passengers up to2oth December next. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBPvIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. T7l O R LONDON DIRECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship ' CITY OF AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Asrby, Esq., Commander, having jusj made one of the fastest voyagos from London, will receive prompt despatch. She is fitted with every modern improve ment, and offers more than usual inducement to all classes oi passengers. Foe freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. BELFAST HOTEL, PEINC E S - S T 11 E E T. J STEWART begs to announce that he has OPENED a BOTTLi!) DEPART MENT in conned i n with Hie above ho' ul, where families can be eupplie.l with single bottles of tho best Brands ufc wholesale piico.«. LOCAL INDUSTRY. J. Stetvaut having secured the agency for the sale of Mr. Albert's Wine, manufactured by himself from grapes grown on his farm, and which has been so highly recommended for its purity, being entirely free from adul teration, is now prepared to supply it at per dozen ... ... ... 30s. per single bottle ... ... 3s. BE LEAST.HOTEL BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, PEINCES STREET. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES--Auckland and ' Onehunga —Onehunga and Auckland Station. Time TabliE. . 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 4i p.m. Leave Onehunga • for Auckland—B 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. ' LrvrcitY and Bait Stabies. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Fields, and others desirous of visiting the diflerent places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at ii o'clock the same night. Return Tickets from Onehunga. . ~, ■. , N S Special Om libuses will be always ready at he Onehunga Wharf for tho accommo dation of passenger? airiving by the different steamers and otli<,f Tess-sls.



CLEARING-OUT SALE, AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES, C A S H:— r A DOZEN KEROSENE CHIMNEYS, t/\J A., 3s 6d per dozen 30 dozen Kerosme Chimneys, 8., 4s 6d per dozen GO dozen Kerosene Chimneys, D., Cs 6d per dozen 12 dozen American Shovels, 4s 6d each 3 tons Sheet Iron, 16 to 26 gauge, 16s per cwt. Bar Iron, balance of slock, 12s per cwt, h ton Octagon Cnst and Shear Steel, 6d per lb, 4 casks Sheet Zinc, Nos. 9, 11, and 12,34s per cwt. 4 casks Putty, 2d per lb. 10 kegs li-inch Ewbank's Nails, 20 per cent, off list 100 O.S. Pit, Cross-cut, and Circular Saws, 25 per cent, olf list 6 kegs Soft Soap, 4£d per lb. 1 oas!is Amber Resin, 12s per cwt. 6 dozen Cricket Bulls, Is Gd to 5s each 5 sets & tumps, 5s per set ]ro:i Bedsteads Tinmen's Tools, Builders', and General Hardware 1 CLurch or Firo Bell, &c, &c. a. Hague smith. FLOWERS. FLO WE KS. FLOWERS. POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS! R . B A IRI), VICTOErA-STREET HEED STOKES, HAd on YXIiVV and for SALE, the largest aud finest Collection in Auckland of FLOWERING PLANTS, IN PO IS. RoseS1 ' Cinerarias Primulas Fuschias Calceolarias ■ t>otuuias Geraniums Cnmellias verbenas Azahas Illiododeudrons Pausies &c, &c, &c. 4 eoiisLivnt succossißii of Plants will be kept up during tho ensuing season. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. GlVrij, Hairdresser and Perfumer, late . of 20J, opposite the Oily Hall, be^s to inl'i'HU ins uustomew that he has REMOVED to more central premises, No. 121, next to the Briiish Hotel, and oj.)po.ite Messrs. T. and S. Mori'iii, where he hojus still to merit that palroiiiigo tvhich ho has received for the past tWO ) fdV3. IJI Jf. LIiVVISSON has received a new J . MACHINE for Rutting tobacco, it cuts us line ns ISuglish Bhug, cannot be beat for cigarettes,



' TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! FOR CHRISTMAS, AT H. "WATT S', MARKET PLACE, Queen- street. TTAS for SALE One Thousand Dozen Toys, XX from Id to Is 6d; Frogs, Popguns, Swords, Houses, Monkeys, Spinning Dolls, Birds, Boxes of Furai-ynrds, 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. " H. WATTS, MAR XE T PLACE, Queen-STitEET. 1 TiA LBS- SYDNEY MUTTON, l£d iOUU 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 tablet*, 3d each, or 9d per lb. ; Brown Windsor Soap, 2d each ; Good Family Soap, at 8d and lQd per bar; Blacking, 2d pur tin ; Clothes Lines, 5d each, or 4s 6d per dozen ; Jains, Sd and 9d per tin; Barloy (for Fowls), 3s 6(1 per bushel, or 7 lbs. for 6d ; Rose Scented Hair Oil, 4d per bottle; Salad Oil, 9d ; Fancy Biscuits, 6d per lb. ; Good Tea, 23 6d; American Cheese, 5d per lb.; Coff c, Is per 1 lb. tin ; Treacle, 4d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, 2d per dozen; Violet Powder, in packets, 6d per dozen; nutmegs, 2s 9d per lb. ; Sperm Candles, Is; Spice, l|d per packet ; Likeness Frames, very cheap ; Chamber, 2s each ; white and gold Cups and Saucers, Is each, or lls per dozen ; white and blue do., Od each, or 8s 6d per <!.-/■•■■ ; plates, 2cl to Gd; Wine Glasses, S i ouok; Hot Water Goblets, 4d each; Glass BuUar Coolers, Is to Is .9d ; lint Mugs, 5J each; Pie Dishes, 6d to 2s; Chiua Milk Jugs, Is 6d ; Cream <!>>., lOd ; Sugar Ba sins, 2s; Slop do., Is; LooUingGlasses, (sd. &9d each; Kcroaene Lamp-. 3a & 3s 6d ; Pudding Bowls, 2d to9d ; BmsJ ahdUiiMci- Plates,'la to Is 9d; Odd Son;) and Brush Dishes, 9d each; Back Numb v& Auckland a: id Welling ton Punch, Id or. ii, 9d per dozer.; Black Inks, Id each, 9d dozen—Bo dozen ; Likeness Ne gatives, on glass, 3d each ; 8,000 Cocoanuts, Id and 2d each, or Is per dpzju ; 24 bags new Potatoes, 2'Ji; jj for la, or .1: per bag ;80 gross Wooden Mutches, 3d per dozen, or 2a 6d per gross. r nil IS "THAMES ADVERTISER" X May be cMained at the OFFICE OF THE " EVENING STAR,' QUEEN-STUEET, (Next to the Bank of New Zealand), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Reed & P>eett, Agents for Auckland.



::■••■' OE, SPRING. WAIST BOOT, FOR both Ladies and Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the foot, improving the shape of (he instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief feature is an Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the lioot, 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 ilat feet and weak ankles, while at the same time it im prores the appearance and developed the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. It is also completely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of never losing its shape. . ■ . The "FLEXURA" BOOT is also invaluable in supporting and training tho feet of young people. The " FLEXURA" SPUING can be.inserted of any strength —either light or strong —-to suit all feet. I" ;V '; ■ fiUJJT Observe the contrast! — ....,.; ■■.; '..,1 ■■■:■■■■.'■; '.. ■ . !?•;■•' " ■ ' : Fig. I.—The Ordinary Fig, 2.—Tho " Flexura" Boot, half worn. .; ~ i Boot, half worn. PRICE, PEE PAIR, ... ... !' ONE GUINEA. '■■■■' j MADE TO ORDER BY ,".' - "io . W. B'OL'jT OR, TOP OF S H OET LJA ND-STR "S EI, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland. . i -.Hit ' •..!'■ •■- ' - i



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOJBE, CUE E.N.- STREET, TWO DUUES FHOM WELLESLBT-STEEBT. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE MISES :—London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Rum, Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Dunville's Old Irisli Whiekey, Greeuless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Kartell's or Hennessey's case "") , Brandy 5 6| £ Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 4 6! "o Eernard's case Old Tom 4 6j W Gin, JDKZ 5 0| S Ditto (small) 3 Oj h Wines — Per bottle. Per dozen. s. d. s. d. Amontillado Sherry ... 5 0 ... 60 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 5 0 ... 60 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and Sherry ... 2 0 No. 2 Champagne... ... 6 0 No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Claret ... 4 0 case 36 0 Ginger Wine ... ... 3 0 All Cordials 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Biood &Dawson'sSiout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's is, Bass's Ale ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Jeffrey's EdmburghAle,patsl 0 ... 11. 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT CORNER OF SYMOND-STUEE L 1 AND. KARANQ-AHAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spieits and Wine 3 Bottled on the Phemises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Daik 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 ; s.naali bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4c and 4s. 6d. per buttle; small bottle, 2g. ■ Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Hum, 4s. per bottle. 1 . Amontillado Sherry, sb. per bottle ; 6Js. : per dozen. \ Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, sp. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. . i. '.:.-. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2a. :■ Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle; 345. per dozen. ■• ■ Is Case —Genuine Bhands. ;; Hennessey's, Martell's, andHine & Co.'s ss. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, 5». per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. Champagne (iS'o. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per'bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend's Harsaparilla, 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. Teem?.:— Strictly Cash.—No Exception. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR.