The Evening Star.

Vol. L—No. 69.]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1870

[Price One Penny.



NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COBNJSH 07 S YMONDS STEEET AKD KABANGAHAPE SOAD. Private Entrance : Symonds-street. LIST OF PRICES: iHf-ARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S IVL PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle Martell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle , Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, 4s 6d per bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbleton Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle I 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 Bbands. 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 t Claret, (2nd quality,) 3s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 5s per bottle Ale and Porter, (best brands) Is 3d per bottle. __ __ i _.: — made by taking a dozen of the above. Teems Steictlt Cash. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR. SCOTIA HOTE L, HOBSON-STREET. JH. PIKE, late of the Mauku, begs to in • form his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and trusts that by keeping the best of liquors, &c, to merit a fair share of their support. Travellers arriving by steamers can be ac commodatod with either single or double beds. Moderate charge. J. H. PIKE, Proprietor. January 8, 1870. -J . mOM NUNN'S CELEBRATED 1 COCKTAILS, To be had at JAMES'QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL, Cobneb op West Queen-stbeet. ALEXANDEE JAMES (late Stewart of the N.Z.S.N. Company), Proprietor. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. A. J. begs to inform the public that he has first-class bed and sitting-rooms. " EDEN VINE HOTEL, & UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, AD JOINING THE TOLL BAR. fi WILLIAM GALBRAITH most respect \ T fully returns thanks to his friends and jjl. the public generally for their past favours, and begs to inform them that he has reduced the |i PBICE of wines and spibits, without reduc- H" ing the quality, for which he has hitherto been jj| famous, and they may now rely that there is none to be had cheaper in the city for the best brands of case Brandy, Gin, Cordials, &c., and 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 ; also Blood, Wrfflfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bass' Ale, Is 3plper bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. M L FAIR MEDIUM ENGLISH ALE Is PER \ " BOTTLE. Terms : Cash. Auckland, January Bth, 1870. ANCHOR HOTEL, 1 QUEEN-STREET, /> JUNCTION of Wakefield-stree., Upper 5 f. I Queen-street, and Grey-street. F. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, f



UNITED SE R VICE •• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOKE, QUEEN-STEEET, TWO DOOBS EEOM WELLESLEY-STEEET. TX7INES AND SPIRITS of the first quality, by the single bottle, or in any quantity that may be required. BASS'S NEW BREW ON DRAUGHT. MASONIC HOTEL, PRINCES-STREET. BILLIAEDS! BILLIAEDS! rt HIS HOTEL is now complete, with one * of Thurston's best BILLI AJtD TABLES. The room is in charge of a thoroughly practical hand, and the proprietor trusts that with civi lity, combined with ease and cleanliness, to merit a fair share of public patronage. Good accommodation and good Stabling. S. BROWN & CO., OB u.e -ue -"id Court House, Queen-street), ' WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND FAMILY GROCERS, BEG to call the attention of Hotel-keepers, Country Storekeepers, and Families to the great CLEARING-OUT SALE at a large reduction:— 200 dozen English Bottled Stout (different brands), 10s. 6d. per dozen 100 dozen Colonial XXX Stout (best quality, warranted), Bs. 6d. per dozen 100 dozen English Bottled Ale (best brands), from lis. to 12s. per dozen MarteU's Pale and Dark Brandies, 48s. per dozen Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 48a. per dozen Jamaica Rum, 30s. per dozen Dunville's Irish Whiskey, 365. per dozen Scotch Whiskey, 365. per dozen Old Tom (best brands), 335. per dozen Holland Gin, key brand (full size), 535. per case of 15 bottles Half-cases Geneva, key brand, 295. per case Champagne, 48s. per dozen Good Port, 265. per dozen Superior Old Port, 30s. per dozen Good Pale Sherry, 265. per dozen Superior Quality, 30s. per dozen Bernard's English Ginger Wine, 265. per dozen Bitters of Great Variety, 18s. per dozen Claret, 245. per dozen. BULK : Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 21s. per gallon Martell's Pale and Dark Brandies, 21s. per gallon Dunville's Irish Whiskey, 19s. per gallon Scotch Whiskey, 19j. per gallon Jamaica Rum (best quality), 18s. per gallon Fine Old Port, 12s. per gallon Pale Sherry, fine flavoured, 12s. per gallon. tgSir Families supplied with all kinds of groceries of the best quality, and at a reduced price. CITY CLUB HOTEL, SHORTLAND-CRESCENT. Peopeietor—Roland Campion. '"PHE 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.



EXPIRATION OF LEASE. THE UNDERSIGNED will Sell, at their Premises, 230, QUEEN-STREET, the remainder of their SUMMER STOCK OF GOODS, including the greater portion of their General DEAPEEY AND CLOTHING-, At such prices as cannot fail to give general satisfaction ; and in order to show that this is a Genuine Sale, and not one of an ordinary character, they have announced the following Notice, compelling them to vacate their Premises the first week in April!— " Brunswick Buildings, Auckland, January 10, 1870. « DEAB Sirs, —Mr. Morrin and myaelf beg to give you notice that we shall require the Premises you now occupy belonging to us, on or before the first week in April next. It is our intention to build of stone, and remove the wooden building. We give you tins long notice that you may have no trouble in making arrangements for removal. ' "I am, dear sirs, yours truly, "STANNUS JONES. " Messrs. G. Nash & Co.. Queen-street." The undersigned also wishes to inform the public that several Cases of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, ex Helenslee, are just being opened, and in consequence of the above notice, they must be disposed of on or before April next. Q&- NOTICE THE ADDRESS— JMIBSSIE&S. Gk HASH &c 00, 230, QUEEN-STEEET. IST. CAMPBELL, TAILOR, QUEEN-STEEET, F>EGS to intimate to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED from Wellesley street to QUEEN-STRET, opposite the Market Reserve ; and also, that he has added largely tn liia .«+/__._- ~t nwtm.v.n rrmTira *— . — -t Is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. COOMBES & JOHNBTOS, A.TTQT^T.AJsnp-:m_aixe_ ox_o__?_E_:iisrc3-, 62, QUEEN STEEET, NEXT CHAPMAN'S.



SINCE JANUARY 27th, IS7O. 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 Retail 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 0d) No. 2FineTea 2s 6d No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full fla- $ vored) 3s Od V ** No. 4 Fine Selected, fine & flavored 3s 6d ) Twopence per lb Discount allowed on 61b and upwards of No. 2 Tea ; and Threepence per lb on 6 lb and upwards of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. G-ENEEAL GEOCEEIES. 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 v Boat or Carrier free of charge. Goods delivered. All Articles guaranteed to be of Good Quality. jgT Note the Address— EEENCH & Co., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Established 1860. J. M. FEENCH, Matsa ______ JEWELLERY ! JEWELLERY!! JEWELLERY 1!! _ SSHAPPERE, Practical Watchmaker and • Jeweller (late of Hokitikn), 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 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. SHAPPER.E, Opposite Thistle Hotel, QUEEN-STBEET, Ai}osLA~t. N.B. —Watchmaking and repairing in all its branchee, ',',.'_,' J



W. G. HARRISON & 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 Shirts 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 ARRIVE 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 ■ARRIVE 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 Shirt 3 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. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. , T A M E S - B.'XB AN C IS, J IMPORTER, _46$Q-een-street, Auckland. ; *>.



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND EETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. D~A EBY TAKES this opportunity of thanking the 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 public 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 Operbdttlt 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 on the pi .B_*es(. IN CASE—GENUINE BRANDS;' ' Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 0 per bottlp Martell's ... ... ... 6 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... 30 „ Champagne, Jacquesson's 5 0 ~ Champagne, J acquesson's, pints... 3 0 ~ Claret, St. Julien ... 3 0 „ Townsend's Barsaparilla... 5 0 „ English Cinnamon Cordials 2 0 „ Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands... 13 „ * # * Assorted Cases of the above made VLf for Families or Picnic Parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur« chasers. Terms strictly Gash VICTOEIA HOTEL, Victoria-street, I THE Undersigned, have much pleasure , in informing my friends and the public at large, that I nave taken the above Hotel, in Victoria-street. JOHN MENZIES, Proprietor, I Late of City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. : — | EICHAED MOOEE WINE AND BEER MERCHANT. j Burton Ale lis. per dozen. i Best London Porter 9s. 6d. per dozen. R. M., has a supply of the finest Ports t« be procured in London. COTTAGE OF CONTENT, VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accommodation for travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Stabling for over forty horses. W. JEFFERY, roprietor. NOTICE. rTIHE BUSINESS of the PEOPLE'S' TEA X WAREHOUSE, hitherto conducted by Mr. French, at 41, Victoria-street, vail, on and after this date, be conducted by J. MOORE. No. I Congou Tea ... 2s. per lb. No. 2 fine Tea 25.6d.d0. No. 3 rich Pekoe (full flavored) 3s. t No. 4 finest selected .. 35.6 d. do. And all other Goods cheap accordingly. Orders from the country "Will be punctually attended to, and sent to boat freo of charg*. Note the' Address— j. M-'obe,yl- ;r* .. 41, VICTORIA STREET, and NEW .-' NORTH ROAD ,y . .•; .. .-■'., ' ■ <-V ■^■^•:»^m



ALEXAIfDEA HOTEL, Corner of Chapel and Durham-streets. A DAM ORE,, Pkopbietoe (Late European Hotel. Caatlereagh-street, Sydney). First-class Accommodation at Moderate Charges. COLD LUNCHEONS Sixpence. I HE LUNCHEON BARS of the AUCK- I LAND HOTEL are now OPEN. Chop Steak Plate Cold Meat Pork Sausage Pork Pie Fried Fish Sausage Roll Ham or Beef Sandwhich # Mince Pie With Potatoes or Bread, and Glass of Ale at any time during the day. Note the Address: AUCKLAND HOTEL, Queen and High-streets. E. HAYWOOD, Pkopeietob. January, 1870. Best-rant onen n» --___ f-o-i l- to a. NEW ZEALAND DISTILLEEY WHISKEY, Also, SPIRITS or WINE and GENEVA, Regular Shipments to follow. N.B. —The duty on the ahove is only 6s pei gallon. First Shipment Just Landed, 50 TONS FIRST-CLASS FLOUR. TEA. 200 half-chests Finest Kaisou Congou. MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S DUNEDIN ALE. In hhds., barrels, and kilderkins. SANDIMAN'S PORT AND MISA'S SHERRY. A Choice selection of these Celebrated Wines in stock. BRAND Y.—Martell's, Hennessy's and Otards's, in case and bulk WHISKEY.—IsIay, Campbellton, Sacel Kirk liston, and Dunville's RUM.—Lownde's and Hooper's 80 to 40 o.p GENEVA, Old Tom, Liqueurs, Ginger Wine, Sarasparilla,- and Raspberry Balm WINES—Ports, Sherries, Champagne, Mo selle, Hock, Clarat, Cawarra STOUT.—Blood's and Botlrwick's ALE.—Jeffrey's, Arrol's Sacel Brewery Paper Bags, Tea Paper, Malt, Hops, Castor Oil, in bulk, Soap Powder, Mustard, Tar taric Acid, Blue, Sago, Crosse and Black well's Sauce, Holloway's Ointment, Pick les, Porter Corks, Arrowroot, Salad Oil, Keillor's Jams, Vestas, Baking Powder, Carbonate Soda, quarter-Sardines, Soda Crystals, Soda Water, Bottles, Smith and Willsfood's Stoves, Galvanised Nails. To arrive, per Alice from London, 100 i barrels Hall's blasting powder 20 do. boxes do. sporting ditto SAMSON, FRASER & CO. Auckland, 14th January, 1870. VENETIAN BLINDS CAN BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, SHOKT-AND-STIt-ET, Of any dimensions, in any number from one to a hundred, within a given time, of the Best Quality and Reasonable Pbices, And sent to all parts of New Zealand. MH. BUSBY, Sole Proprietor^ practical • Blind Maker, and Wire Worker, many years established at City Road, London, manu facturer of every description of Window Blinds, and ornamental Wire Work. Old blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. . *■ VENETIAN HOUSE SHOBTIANij-STBEBT, Auckland.