The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



"3&aW> NORTH SHOEE FEBRY. r) IM E TABLE OF THE P.S J 'LALLA ROOKH.' a From From prth Shore, From Auckland. | North Shore M Wharf. New Wharf. ' I 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. J For Auckland 8.45 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 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 „ j 5.30 „ 415 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the old wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore ii at 9.30 a.m. j from Attekland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. qTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. PROM AUCKLAND TO OEAHAMSTOWN : Wednesday December 21,10.30 o'clock morning FROM GRAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Wednesday December 21,4.300'c10ck afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND SHORT LAND. THE p.s. ' LADY BOWEN,' Captain Adams, will receive Cargo for both the above places, and sail as under : Thursday, 22nd December, 9 o'clock p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to ___^ J. CASEY. TjlOR TAURANGA. The Cutter 'MARY ELIZA,' D. Sellars, Master, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. M. NICCOL, .Agent. CJTEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE U BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON/ Captain Mundle, will leave— For Whanijahi;! Every Friday. Leaves Whangarei tor Auckland Every Saturday. F oh T aur anga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Tatjranga for Auckland . Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEOIiGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-street; or, E. CAFFLER & CO., „ Agents, Whangarei. QHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Excursion tickets to southern ports. circular saw line of steamers. nSUL and Second-class EXCURSION "M EN TICKETS will be issued at \:LiL FARES, available until end of £ ("J, 1871, per s.s. ' LORD ASHLEY,' Tim» Ul'/ nga ' Na Pier» Wellington, Lyttelton, ah^Ta? oamaru J and Otago, leaving Auckland .»"»ut tbe 24th instant. aS9engers by the above vessels are provided * E_}° 8t SUl?P tuous fare without extra charge. 4 v'application for Tickets is necessary. iIEJS'DERiSON & MACFARLANE, T „, A gent.s, Auckland : or, to LtLGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown.



"1 £~ Sjk ',■■'...:.: ■■;>-K!j.,--«^ O O X I IST a DA V The Paddle Steamer 'SAM so N ' is open for Charter on the above day. For terms, apply to GEORGE THORNE, .Tun., Agent, 6, Shortland-strect. The extensive flush deck of this Steamer renders her admirably suited for Pic-nic or pleasure-parties. !, IvX ::A^.-AiiA> AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies). THE A.S.N. Co.'s s.s. 'AUCKLAND', 850 tons, 150 horse power, F. Moobe, Commander, expected here about 31st inst., will leave four days after arrival. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERYIS, Agent. The fast and favorite s.s. ' P H CE B E,' HWORSP, Commander, will start on her . CHEAP EXCURSION TRIP for the Southern Ports, from Onehanga Wharf, at 9 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, and from the anchor age at 4 o'clock. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR _ TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with tho 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 Will be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an '£■ from Auckland on the 7th of every month, l com ,mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA/ 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA, 5 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, 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 Railway, and with the magnificent i lines of steamers running between New York and' England. Passengers will be booked \ right through. First-class 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. Return tickets at a reduced rate will be issued, aucl passengers will be allowed to remain over at t 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 (o 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, 30 that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuao advertisement. I CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet | _ Line: I DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., r Agents for Wellington ; . MILES & CO., P Agents for Lyttelton. o November 26, 1870. c



T7l 0 R LEYU XA, DIR EC ' The Clipper Brigantine 'MAGELLAN CLOUD,' Captain Mailler, is now receiving Carge ; the Queen-street Wharf, and will sail on < about the 27th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to ' J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Agents j or, to THE CAPTAIN, On Board. XT-IOR LONDON The Favorite Regular Trader * COUNTESS OF KINTORE. Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. TVi take Steerage Passengers up to2oth Decembe next. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. TTIOR LONDON DIRECI The fine new composite Clipper Ship ' CITY OF AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq. Commander, having jus'; made one of tin fastest voyages from Loudon, will receivi 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 CRULCKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. BELFAST HOTEL, PKINCES-STBEET. T STEWART begs to announce that he has OPENED a BOTTLE DEPART MENT in connection with the above hotel, where families can be supplied with single bottles of the best Brands at wholesale prices. LOCAL INDUSTRY. T. Stewart having secured the agency for the jale of Mr. Albert's Wine, manufactured jy himself from grapes grown on his farm, md which has been so highly recommended 'or its purity, being entirely free from adul teration, is now prepared to supply it at per dozen ... ... ... 30s. per single bottle ~, ... Ss- BELFAST HOTEL BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, PEINCES STREET. A DECIDED BARGAIN. rO NEW-COMERS.—4O Acres of line Bush LAND, well adapted for Farm lurposes ; price £25. There is a good supply f Flax on the Land.-*-Apply to " B," Star )ffice. An early application will oblige.



CASH PALACE, -~ The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove ! at Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll soon find or That quality and cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. So if our list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end— Pay a visit, before Christmas, to' the Poor Man's Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? , Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? 11 ' Yes ; at the CASH PALACE ip Is it possible to buy Ilb of Corn Flour for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for l£d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d ? •• " * Yes; at the CASH PALACE Ts it possible to buy Meat Dislies from 6d each ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s 6dper dozen ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE , Is it possible to buy Dinner Plate 3at 3s 6d per dozen ? c ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE c Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE - Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6d per dozen ? b • Yes _ the OAsH pALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE • Is it possible to buy White & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz ? Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE ' Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all wool, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pinkies for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE i Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for Gd ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Cocoa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? '■'. Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for l.^d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150-pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? :;■'■:: Yes ; at the CASH PALACE . Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s earn ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to make Chaistmas Presents these bad times ? —Yes; when you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN TTjEGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to ; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale Buyers. NOPE THE ADDBESS— CASH IP A. Xa A G ~E ; QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's 'Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie, the Butcher.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WIFE AND SPIRIT STOKE, OTJEEN^STREET, TWO DUURS PROM WELLESLEY-STEEET. 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 Irish Whiskey, Greenless & Caldwell's Campbellton "Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case "j Brandy 5 6| .§ Dunville's case Whiskey ~, ... 4 '6! _ Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6j R Gin, JDKZ 5 OS Ditto (small) 3- Oj'* 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's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's _ Bass's Ale ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... 11 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT sto:e_:__ 3 COENER OP SYMOND-STUEET AND KARANGAiTAPE EOAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STBEET. LIST OF PRICES. Spirits and Wines Bottled on the Premises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Caldueli'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, 4u, and 4s. 6d. per battle; small bottle, 2a. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. Amontillado 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 par dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 44: i. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottla j 345. per dozen. In Case —Genuine Brands. Hennessey's, Martell's, aud Hine & Co.'s ss. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 61. 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 (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen- English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend'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. Terms :—Strictly Cash.—No Exception. SAMCJ E L Pa VINS 0- N, PROPRIETOR,;