The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 246.]

AUCKLAND, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. THE STEAMER ' WILLIAMS' WILL leave punctually at the advertised time, as follows : — AUCKLAND : DAILY, at 10.30 o'clock a.m. TABABU : DAILY, at 3 o'clock p.m. H. M. JERTIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBUEGH.' TIME TABLE. PBOM AUCKLAND : Monday, Ootober 24, 4.30 o'clock afternoon TBOM TABABTJ : Tuesday, October 25, 10 o'clock morning And following days. THE p.s. 'LALLA ROOKH' WILL call at H.M. s. 'BLANCHE from 2 o'clock p.m. until sundown TO-MOREOW (Sunday). October 22, 1870. THAMES GOLDFIELES. THE following well-known Cutters continm to TRADE regularly between AUCK LAND and the THAMES, conveying Carg( at current rates : — ' GL ANCE.' ' HARRIET.' ' LEE.' «CORNSTALK.' 'SEVERN.' 'MAID OF THE MILL.' M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom-house-street. STEAM TO WANGAREI & MANGAPAI, THE s.s. 'GO-AHEAD,' /CAPTAIN FARQUHAR, will leave the \J Queen.slreet Wharf on THURSDAY next, the 27th met., at 6 p,m. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' CAPTAIN MUNDLE, will leave Fob Whan&abei Every Friday. Leaves Whangabei toe Auckland Every Saturday. Fob Ri v s's tf x l Every Tuesday. Lbaveß Russell fob Auckland Every Thursday. For freight or passage apply to GEOEGE THORNK, Jun., Agent, Shortland-street: Or, • E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. STEAM TO THE FIJI ISLANDS. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANI'S LINE OF STEAMERS. MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, / AND THE FIJIS. THE 4.5. N. Co.'s s.s. 'AUCKLAND', %K(\ TONS, 150 horse power, F. Moobe, Jt»U Commander, will be despatched for "el'ytson or about SATURDAY,'the sth at, 3 p.m., returning to Sydney and Melbourne via Auckland. For Freight or Passage, apply to '" H. M. JEBVIS, Agent.



TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FKOM THB CUSTOMHOUSE HOTEL, FORT-STREET. TjIAMILIES will find this Establishment JP the Cheapest and Best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is 6d to 2s 6d best quality, 3s per bottle. Old Port, Is 6d to 2s 6d, best quality, 3s per bottle. Fine Flavored Sherry, Is 6d to J j - -i; bast quality, 3s per bottle. English Ginger Wine, 2s 6d perbotl-e. English Grange« Wine, ditto ditto. Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s per bottle. Best Claret, 2s per bottle. Cherry Brandy, and Cherry Cordial, 3s 6d per bottle: Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle. Holland Square Gin, 2s 6d do do. Holland Full-size, 4s do do. Old Tom, best brands 3s 6d do do. Scotch Whisky and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s 6d do do. Hennessy's andMartell's Pala Brandies, 4s per bottle. Best Sparkling Champagne, 5s per bottle. English Bottled Stout, Is per bottle. English Bottled Ale, Is per bottle. A liberal discount allowed to wholesale lrchaseis. The j>roprietor begs to assure his customers at all the goods are of the best quality, and not approved of, the money returned.



MESSES. G. H ASH & CO., i DBAPERS AND CLOTHIEBS, TJiTE ON HAND A TV KLL-ASSOBTED STOCK OF MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING The whole of whicli mey are now Selling at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. rJ?HIE3 "FLBXUBA;" on, SPRING. WAIST BOOT, FOE. both Ladies and G-entlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the ' foot, improving the shape of the instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief feature in an Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Waist of the Boot, 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 flat feet and weak ankles, while at the samo time it im proves the appearance and developes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpasning elasticity. It is also completely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad i vantage of never losing its shape T The '< FLEXTJRA" B.OQT is also invaluable in supporting and training the feet of young people. The " FLEXURA" SPUING- can be inserted of any strength—either light or strong —to suit all feet. ftf Obmye the contrast !— Fig. I.— The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The " Flexura" Boot, half worn. j Boot, half worn. PRICE, PER PAIR, ONE GUINEA. MADE BY W. B 0 LT 0 N, TOP OF SHOBTLAND-STEEET, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WIJSTE AND SPIRIT STORE. QUEB^-STREET, TWO DOuBS FBOM WEL L KSLE F-STKE BT. 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 POMEEANZEN GERMAN BITTERS, A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands. BASS' BUftTON ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT.



EIGHT MAN IN THE EIGHT PLACE. CASH PALACE, QUEENSTEEET THREE DOOES ABOVE LO G GIE, B TJTCHEK. SOLE PROPRIETOR— H. F>. COHEN. JTHE LONG-LOOKED-FOE COME AT LAST. A S BANKRUPTCY is the order of the clay, H. P. COHEN has leased th( CASH PALACE, to Sell in it all the Bankruptcy Stocks, so that the Working Classes may be able to purchase a Large Stock of Good PROVISIONS IRONMONGERY, CROCKERY, DRAPERY, and various kinds of othei Useful Articles, from a Needle to an Anchor, for very little money. H. P. COHEN respectfully invites the Public to inspect the following Goods now on sale, viz.:— 150 DOZEN DINNER PLATES, at Bs. 6d f per dozen 10 HALF-CHESTS FINEST TEA IN THE PROVINCE, at 2s. per lb., usually sold by grocers at 3s. ...... , : ■ ; ; 175 FRYING PANS, Is. 8 KEGS FINEST POTTED BUTTER, 9d. per lb. 150 DOZEJST BOWLS, 3s. per dozen. 6 HALF-CHE3TS GOOD FAMILY TEA, Is. 61. per lb., usually sold afc 2e. 6d. 5 KEGS PRIME SALT BQTTEE, 6d. per lb. 10 SIDES OF VERY GOOD BACON that he will'gire the Public cut of " Tur Love and Affection," afc Bd. per lb. 20 Q.UARTER-CASK3 VINEGAR, at Is. Gd. per gallon. m;.- . ■ ' ■ . it-1'! ■;■..■;;•; ;J •'■:' ♦~ . i ,'...'■ J 01 Don't Forget the Address— ; . C A.': S BL PA. L A O E . QUEEiV-STEEET. '



FOR SYDNEY, Forwarding Passengei's to all Australian Porte, CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader •CONSTANCE,' ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. FIRST VESSEL FOR LEVUKA, FIJIS. THE SCHOONER «MERLIN,' MYATES, Master, will Bail as above, on . MONDAY next, 24th instant. For Freight or Passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. Customhouse-street, October 19, 1870. FOR LEVUKA AND NANDI BAY, FIJI. THE schooner ' SEA-GULL,' CAPTAIN LOWRIE, will sail for the above ports on WEDNESDAY next, the 26th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to 3. S. MACFARLANE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Fine Ship • A B O U X I R , ' QQ A TONS register, Al at Lloyds, Captaia O t/U Lanoiands, having the greater part of hex cargo engaged, will "meet with quick despatch. Has excellent accommodation for Passengers, and carries an experienced Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents. High-street, Auckland, October Ist, 1870. FOR LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader •COUNTESS OF KINTORE.' For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGKE, , . , On board; 0r,.t0 BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. H. FUG ATE, "RED BOOT," No. 70, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). .1-, HF. has now en Hand, Immense Stock of LADIES' AND GENT.'S BOOTS AND SHOES Of every description, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H. F. Warrants all Articles, jold by him at the latest importations from England, op newly made in the colonies.; i gOT Always on hand, a large, assortment of CHILDREN'S BOOTS & SHOES Of every Description. A liberal allowance made to country. Store keepers and Coasters. " ; ••)' ; Boots and Shoes of very description, Made on the Premises. Please note the Address— > ; , H. FIT G ATE, "RED BO OT," 70, QllMN.^TßJil^';' (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand). Red Boot painttd oa tt» Windtw.