Printed for the Proprietors, Heed, Fehear & o*i B by Frederick Street, at the Printing Office, ■ "Wyndhaui-street, and Published by the Propria- M tors at their Publishing Office, Vulcan Lane, l>:fl the City of Auckland, New Zealand. ■ SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1870. I

THE EVENING STAR, APRIL 16, 1870.



R. BORTHWICK & Co., HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTERS, HOBSON-STREET, Opposite the Prince of Wales Hotel, HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Shipping interest of Auckland that thoy have commenced their business in its various departments at the above address. They specially beg to refer to the following Tcsti lnonials :— " ' Storm Bird,' s.s., " February 28, 1870. "I hereby cert'fy to having used on several occasions, for coating of the bottom of my vessel, the Paint known as Borthwick's Prepa ration, and that I And it to last longer and to be far superior to that known as Peacock's Patent. " P. DOILE, "Master s.s. ' Storm Bird.' " To Mr. R. Borthwick." " New Zealand Steam Navigation " Company (Limited), " Wellington, March 16, 1870. "Dear Sir,—l havo much pleasure in cer tifying that, having frequently had occasion to make use of Borthwick's Patent Anti-fouling Composition for the bottoms of iron vessels belonging to the JNew Zealand Steam Naviga tion Company, I found it much superior to Peacock's Patent in keeping off marine shells and other fouling matter, more particularly so when put on under your superinlendence, and aho in the case ofthe s.s. 'Ranga'ira,' that several patches of your own particular com position stood eleven months' test quite as well, if not better, than that patented in Melbourne. —I arri, &c, "FRED. RENNER, "Master s.s.'Rangatira.' "Mr. Bobt. Borthwick, _ Auckland."



SINCE JANUARY 27th, 1870. ON JANUARY 27,1870, FRENCH <__ Co. informed their friends and the public that the business of the PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, previously conducted at 41, Victoria, and 252, Queen-streets, "would, after that date, be conducted only at Junction Store, 252, Queen-street. They now beg to inform their friends and the public that they have not transferred their Business to Mr. J. Moore, or appointed him their Agent to Betail their Celebrated Teas, or given him any authority to copy their Advertisement. The Proprietors of the PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE are still giving the same excellent value in Teas, for which their Estab lishment is so-celebrated. TEAS EOE THE MILLION. No. 1 Congou Tea 2s od^| No. 2 Fine Tea 2s 6d | No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full fla- I $ vored) 3s Od J- _. No. 4 Fine Selected, fine flavored 3s 6dJ Twopence per lb Discount allowed on 61b and upwards of No. 2 Tea ; and Threepence per ft on 6 lb and upwards of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas ' GENERAL GROCERIES. We will give satisfaction in Quality and Price to all who may favor us with their orders. Orders from the Country carefully packed and promptly executed, and sent to Boat or Carrier free of charge. Goods delivered. All Articles guaranteed to be of Good Quality. 4_»" Note the Address — EEENCH & Co., FAMILY GEOCEES, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Established 1860. J. M. EEENCH, Mawagek. NOTICE. mHE BUSINESS of the PEOPLE'S TEA JL WAREHOUSE, hitherto conducted by Mr. French, at 41, Victoria-street, will, on and after this date, be conducted by J. MOORE. No. 1 Congou Tea ... 2s. per lb. No. 2 fine Tea 2s. Cd. do. No. 3 rich Pekoe (full flavored) 3s. t No. 4 finest selected .. 3s. 6d. do. And all other Goods cheap accordingly. Orders from the country wall be punctually attended to, and sent to boat free of charge. Note the Address— J. MOOEE, 41, VICTORIA STREET, and NEW NORTH ROAD NOTICE! NOTICE! SELLING OFF the entire Stock of Mihi nery, Drapery, Ladies' Under-clothing, and fashionably-made Morning Wrappers, UNDER COST PRICE. Commencing. This Day. For Three Weeks Only. At MRS. FORD'S MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT, 216, Queen Street. Millinery and Dressmaking done on the premises on the Shortest Notice. NO MONOPOLY. T. D A L TON, IN returning thanks for the liberal support of the inhabitants of Onehunga, also thanks Mr. H. Hardington for his kindness in trying to run him off the road. But it can't be done at the price. It would take six Pablos before lhe •wilsucceed.



W. HAT WARD'S WELL-KNOWN CHEAP BEDDING-, UPHOLSTERY, and FUENiTUKE WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA STREET, A few doors from Queen-street. FUNERALS FURNISHED. CITY DV E "W OEK S, Established 1864. EDG-AE & Co., SILK, COTTON, AND WOOL DYERS CLEANERS, &c. Receiving Office—lß, Shortland-street (above New Post Office Works—Grey-street. Parties waited upon for orders, on leaving address at either of the above places. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and well Pressed, for 6s per Suit. Light Colored Suits Cleaned and Pressed, ss. per Suit. All other Wearing Apparel Cleaned Dyed, and Hot Pressed, and got up in a Superior Style, hitherto unequalled in Auckland. _W OBSERVE THE ADDRESS. TO COUNTRY BUYERS. OVER 100 TRUNKS AND CASES FOR SALE. 8. D. S. D. Gent.'s Elastic Sides ... 8 6to 15 0 Half Wellingtons 12 6 —14 6 Youths' Lace Up aud E. Side 5 6—12 0 Boys' Bluchers 3 6—46 A large quantity of Ladies' Kid ... ' 4 6—oo Children's of all kinds, from 16 — 0 0 J.EO U T , HIGH STREET. "W. G. HARBISON & CO., WYNDHAM STREET. Now Opened and for Sale, 2 BALES IM. WELSH FLANNELS 2 ditto Saxonies 1 ditto Scarlet ditto 4 ditto Fancy Shirtings 2 cases Crimean Sliirts 2 ditto Chambrays 2 ditto Angola Winceys 3 bales Tapestry Carpets 1 ditto Hearthrugs 3 ditto Jute Carpets 2 cases 4-4 Floorcloth 1 ditto 5-4 ditto 1 ditto 6-4 ditto 1 ditto Carpet and Leather Bags 2 bales Blankets Also 3 crates Assorted Plates 3 ditto Jugs 2 ditto Assorted Dinner Ware 2 ditto Chambers 2 ditto Mugs 20 cases Bath Bricks TO ABRIVE PER 'ISMAY'— 3 crates Cups and Saucers 3 ditto Toilet Ware 2 ditto Ewers and Basins 8 ditto Dinner Sets 1 ditto Tea Sets 2 hhds. W. and G. Chinaware 1 cask China Breakfast and Tea Sets TO ABRIVE PER 'HUASQUINA'— 4 cases Men's Mole Trousers 2 cases Men's Tweed Trousers 8 bales Blankets, red, white, and blue 3 ditto Winceys 2 ditto Calicoes 8 ditto Flannels 3 cases Shawls 2 ditto Waterproof Tweeds and Cloak ings 5 ditto Fancy Shirtings 2 ditto Crimean Shirts 1 ditto Quilts 1 ditto Window Hollands, white and buff 1 bale Door Mats 1 ditto Felt Carpet 1 ditto Matting 1 ditto Coburgs and Lustres 1 ditto Brown Hollands 1 ditto Cambric Handkerchiefs W. G. HARRISON & CO., Wyndham-street. J. M. MCLACHLAN, 214 Queen-street, BEGS to infornpthe public of Auckland that he has just added largely to all Departments of his Stock of general Drapery. It will now be found replete with the'latest Novelties in BONNETS HATS TRIMMINGS RIBBONS FANCY DRESSES HOISERY, ETC- J. M. McLACHLAN, Four Doors] from the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre,



TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED would particularly call the attention of Buyers of CLOVER SEEDS, &c, to the Shipments of Of SEEDS. These Seeds aro imported direct from Messrs. Peter Lawson & Son, the quality of whose Seeds is so well known that comment is unnecessary. The following are the Prices : — s. d. WHITE CLOVER 1 3 per lb. RED CLOVER 010 „ COW-GRASS 1 3 „ ALSYKE 1 6 „ RAPE 0 6 „ TIMOTHY 0 9 „ TREFOIL 0 5 „ T. & S. MOBEJN, IRONMONGERS, IRON MERCHANTS, AND SEEDSMEN, CANADA BUILDINGS, Queen-Street, Auckland, MUSICAL. MR. J. HYDE PARKER, Pianist and Professor of Music, WHILE returning thanks to his Friends and the Public for their constant pat ronage, begs to assure them all 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 —Cucksy's Music Saloon, Queen street ; or, Mr. Pareer, Grafton-road, next Fossett's Store. JEWELLERY ! JEWELLERY !! JEWELLERY !!! SSHAPPERE, Practical Watchmaker and • Jeweller (late of Hokitika), begs to in form the inhabitants of Auckland that he has OPENED those central premises, opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, and by strict at- i tention to business, moderate charges, and a well-assorted stock of most fashionable goods, hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address : S. SHAPPERE, Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. N.B.—Watchmaking and repairing in all its branches. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. TAMES B. FRANCIS, IMPORTER, 246, Queen-street, Auckland. H. H. WEIGHT, TjIAMILY GROCER AND PROVISION DEALER, Princes-street, Ohehunga. GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE. Agent for Evening Star & Netv Zealand Herald. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. EX HERO. IIWO HANSOM'S PATENT SAFETYS 1 Double seated Buggy (New) 1 Single ditto ditto (little used). EX CITY OF MELBOURNE. 40 Cases Sydney Oranges 30 ditto Brown Bora, fears 10 ditto Apples EX TAURANGA (SCHOONER). The Entire Cargo of Oranges from Tahiti. Superior to any Shipment this Season. F. WILLIAMS, Wholesale Fruit Warehouse, High-street. MFFFINS! MUFFINS !! MUFFINS !!! E. H. PEECY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PASTRY COOK, CONFECTIONER AND MUFFIN BAKER, Upper High-street, Between Victoria and Wellesley-Streets. EH. P. begs to inform his many Custo • mers and the Public generally, that the ".1 uffin Season having commenced, he is pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. The only ENGLISH-MADE MUFFIN or CRUMPET in Auckland is to be had at the above Address ; or at Mr. Waters', or Mr. Bowen's, Confectioners, Queen-street. I



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND EETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. p. d~a eb y ■■■- mAKES this opportunity of thanking the L public for the liberal patronage he has re ceived for the last 12 years in business, and begs to inform them that he has opened a Wholesale and Bottle Department, adjoining Mr. D. Caley, Baker and Confectioner, and next door to the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, where he intends to offer to the pubHc Wines and Spirits of the best quality, at the lowest possible prices for cash. LIST OF PRICES. s. d. Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy 4 0 per bottle Dark Brandy 4 0 Green and Calville's Whiskey ... ... 3 6 „ Campbelltown Whiskey... 3 6 „ Dunville's Whiskey ... 3 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 6 ~ Amontiledo Sherry ... 4 6 „ Fine Old Port Wine ... 3 6 „ English Ginger Wine ... 3 0 „ The above are all bottled ou the premises; IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS; Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 0 per bottle Martell's 5 0 „ Geneva, J.D.K.Z., large... 5 0 „ do do small 3 0 „ Old Tom, Booth & Burnett's 4 0, Dunville's Whiskey ... 4 0 , Champagne, No. 2 ... 5 6 „ do do pints... 3 0 „ Champagne, Jacquesson'a 5 0 „ Champagne, Jacquesson's, pints... ... ... 3 0 „ Claret, St. Julien ... 3 0 „ Townsend's Sarsaparilla... 5 0 ~ English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 „ Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands... '13 „ * # * Assorted Cases of the above made up for Families or Picnic Parties. . Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. Terms strictly Cash EICHAED MOOEE WINE AND BEER MERCHANT. Burton Ale lis. per dozen. Best London Porter 9s. Gd. per dozen. R. M., has a supply of the finest Ports to be procured in London. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES —Auckland 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 Howick, 3 p. m. Livery and Bait Stables. 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 different places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 11 o'clock the same night. Return Tickets from Onehunga. N.B. Special Omnibuses will be always ready at the Onehunga Wharf for the accommo dation of passengers arriving by the different steamers and other vessels. DENTISTRY! DENTISTRY j MR. T. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, from Mossrs. Arnold's, Fleet-street, London, and late of Smythe & Trafford, Dentists, Sydney, desires to inform the Inhabi tants of Auckland that, having commenced practice, be may be consulted daily on all diseases of the teeth. Children's Teeth carefully Regulated- Artificial Teeth, on Gold, or Pink Vulcanite, from 10s. per tooth. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. Willow Cottage, Wakefield-street, near Queen-street. npHE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform the •*• Public generally that he has established a SAW MILL IN CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET, Where he is prepared to carry on in the above line, and hopes through strict attention to business to merit a share of support. B. BLAKEY, Proprietor, N.B.—ln connection with the above will be carried on a Block Manufactory. Great care will be taken to use the very best of material. February 15, IS7O. B. B. ITANNAFORD & CO., Land, House and Alining Agents, Rent and Debt Collectors, Registry for Servants. Cash advanced on approved security. ' Office, —High-street, Auckland.



NOTICE. TAMES WATSON FAMILY GROCER, 193, Queen-street. Late of J. W. Shaw's. p.g,—Families waited upon in Town 01 Suburbs, and all orders punctually attendee to. JOHN HOWELL BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 184, Queen Street. All work done on the premises, and guaran teed first-class quality. ADOEN W E L L, FAMILY BUTCHER, Queen Stbeet. Shipping and Families Supplied. PHOTOGEAPHY. G. A. STEEL, BEGS respectfully to inform his numerous friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken those Photographic Rooms ovei F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, corner of Vulcar Lane, Queen-street, and trusts by producing first-class portraiture, combined with a strict attention to business, to merit a fair share ol their patronage. W. G. HARRISON & CO., COMMISSION, SHIPPING, AND GENERAL AGENTS, . Wyndham-street. Licensed Custom House Agents. C. SUTTON, MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURER, EDEN CRESCENT, AUCKLAND. pi WILLIAMS, WHOLESALE FRUIT WAREHOUSE. HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite L. D. Nathan's back entrance.) pHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS- C. A. ZAMBRA, 93, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. Three doors from Wyndham-street. T> H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, Corner of Wellesley-street, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, AND JEWELLER, 82, Q U E E _S" - S T R E E T. I*^o arrive per ' Kate "Waters,' from London, a very Superior STRIKING TUHRET CLOCK, Manufactured expressly to order, with all the Modern Improvements used in Clocks for the Public Buildings in Loadon, to strike on a Bell of 3 cwt., Compensation Pendulum Rod, Dead Beat Escapement, best Gun Metal Wheels, Angular Wheel-work, Racks, Pulleys, Patent Iron Wire Lines, 6 feet 6 inches Iron Skeleton Dial, glazed with Opal Glass, and Plato Glass Centre for Illuminating at night: the whole arranged and perfected with every Modern Improvement tc 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, fee, &c. Repairs of every kind carefully performed. Chromometers rated bj Transit Observation. AUSTRALASIAN IJSURANCE COM COMPANY. Chairman : The Hon. James Graham, M.L.C. Vice-Chairman : The Hon. W. J. T.Clarke, M.L.C. Directfrs : Hon. Edward Cohen, Commissioner of Cus toms for Victoria. Hon. Alexander Frazer, M.L.C. J. Macßain, Esq., M.L.I. T. B. Payne, Esq., J.P. Secretory : E. L. Montefio-s, Esq., J.P. Actucii'y: G. E. Cowey, Esq. The above Company1 are open to accept FIRE, MARINE, and) LIFE RISKS at the Lowest Current Ratas, through their Agent, V. J. HURST, Quen-street, Auckland.



EDEN VINE HOTEL,| 1 UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, AD JO) NIJq til THE TOLL BAR. WILLIAM GALBRAITH most re.be ot . 1 fully returns thanks to his> friends ami S the public generally for their past favours and "I begs to inform them that he has REntTCEfoTH], m price of wines and spirits, without reduc. ing the quality, for which he has hitherto been famous, and they may now rely that there |, 1 none to be had cheaper in the city for the best brands of case Brandy, Gin, Corrlials, &0.,-ajid I also his Whiskey, which has hitherto spoken for itself, will not be found wanting on the present ■ occasion. Port and Sherry Wine from 2s 6d per bottle ' to Brown, Campbell and Co.'s full flavoured' crusted, 12 years' old Port 6s per bottle j aled Blood, Wolfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bass' Ale, Is 3d per bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. FAIR MEDIUM ENGLISH ALE IsPEB BOTTLE. * Terms : Cash. Auckland, January Bth, 1870. NEW CALEDONIA j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE ANJ) I SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET AND *_*ARA*_.GAH__J_ ROAD. Private Entrance : Syinonds-street. ! LIST OF PRICES! | MARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle Martell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle . 1 Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, I 4s 6d per bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle Jamieson's Dublin Whiskey, 4s 6d per bottle | Jamieson's DubHn Whiskey, (2nd quality) • 3s 6d per bottle Dunville's Whiskey, 3s 6d per bottle Rum, 3s per bottle Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle I Sherry Wine, (best) 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (2nd quality) 3s per bottle Port Wine, (best) 4s per bottle '',*.' , j 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. d. Terms Strictly Cash. j SAMUEL EYINSON, v. i PROPRIETOR. SCOTIA HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. JH. PIKE, late of the Maiiku, begs to in- '■'_ • form his friends and the public that be { has taken the above Hotel, and trusts that'by < keeping the best of liquors, &c, to merit a fell share of their support. Travellers arriving by steamers can be" _!■ commodatcd with either single or double beds. •' Moderate charge. J. H. PIKE, Proprietor. January 8, 1870. •i.OM NUNN'S CELEBRATED ',* 1 COCKTAILS, | To be had at ■ '* JAMES'QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL, j Corner of West Queen-street. ALEXANDEE JAMES . (late Stewart of the N.Z.S.N. Company)? ' ] j Proprietor. i Wines and Spirits of the best brands. A. J. begs to inform the public that he ha* first-class bed and sitting-rooms. COTTAGE OE CONTENT, • U VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accommodation for travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Stabling for over forty horses. W. JEFFERY, roprietor. STERLING SILVER Tea and Coffee Services, Salvers, Fish Covers, Ac, Tea and Table Spools, FOR SALE, I V AT H. KOHN'S, j Queen-street. ♦