The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 104]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



BTEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. —l ,k npHE Steamer lll|||SSl> ' WILLIAMS ' Will leave Queen-street Whaue : Wednesday, 11th May, 11 o'clock a.m. Will heave Gbahamstown : 1 Tuesday, 10th May, 3 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, 11th May, 3.30 o'clock p.m. Return Tickets issued for one week al Reduced Rates. The steamer ' Clyde' will Tender the ' Wil liams ' at Grahamstown. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. r^W^k '"pOYAL ALFRED, ISllfi^^' from AUCKLAND to SHORT TIME TABLE. Fbom Auckland : Wednesday, 11th May, 10 o'clock morning Fbom Gbahamstown : Tuesday, 10th May, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 11th May, 5 o'clock afternoon Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES. rWyV^ {TjUKE OF EDlN j||||||^^ BU BG H. Leaye Auckland : Tuesday, 10th May, 6 o'clock evening Wednesday, 11th May, 7 o'clock evening Feom Geahamstown: Wednesday, 11th May, 12 o'clock noon. Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred.' S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR THE THAMES. ■~WJk njIHE p.s. jfjjjllf^^ 'ENTERPRISE No. 2/ Captain Scon, for Thames on Wednesday, 11th May, 7 o'clock evening Friday, 13th May, 8 o'clock evening HOLMES BROS. STEAM TO TAURANGA. I~rv4v rnHE swift and commodious ™"«EPS «TAURANGA' ■will (weather permitting) leave Queen-street "Wharf for the above every WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, returning from Taurwnga for Auckland every THURSDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clock. W. J. HURST & CO., Agents, Queen-street. THOMAS WRIGLEY, Agent, Tauranga. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. Jllllllg^ 'STAR OF THE SOUTH/ W. Bendall, Commander, will leave for Napier about WEDNESDAY next. For Freight or Passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. FOR WANGANUI. .*~k/k fIiHE s s. ]|if|pjS^ " 'keeka; J- Batn, Commander, will leave for the above port THIS (Tuesday) EVENING. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE, ?.(i Agent. — »i. ___ _ FOR lilE FRIENDLY ISLANDS (And Fijis, should sufficient inducment offer). '=~Pt's\ nP H-^ A1 CliPPer Schooner & m£. ' IIERY cross,' Captain G. Shoet, will aail as above, on EY>r freight or passage, apply of ti. J. EDMONDS ; Or, to the Master, on Board.



EGTTLAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. I*LV»^ <^w J B M .'i S.S. "fla^Kv^ (XT TJ 13 A i T J-^^JffiSESf^ Jj J4 U , Captain Logan, is expected here about th< 4th June, and will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne five days after her arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO., Agents, Auckland Or to, LEDGER & FRANCIS, Agents, Grahamstown, Thames Queen street, Auckland, May 4,1870. CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL ION, AKAROA, OTAGO, AND THE BLUFF. THE s.s. 'LORD ASHLEY,'from Queen street Wharf, immediately on arrival ol the Californian steamer. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, TeANSHIPPINO- TO ANT POET IN THE AtTSTEALASIAN COLONIES. •Vi mHE A. 8. N. Company's &4||jgs|s|»N. _J_ Steamship t AUCKLAND/ 850 tons, 150 horse power, B. Paddle, Commander, will be despatched on or about MONDAY, the 16th May. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. FIRST SHIP. FOR LONDON DIRECT. WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON THE 23ed INSTANT. -sq-^.-* npHE beautiful Clipper Ship J&lll ' MALLAED,' Captain W. Andbew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, is now fast filling up, and will ail sharp on above date. This vessel has made the fastest passage of the season. Has first-class Saloon accommodation for Passengers. Apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. FOR LONDON. nnHE Magnificent Iron Clipper /N^if^JK X Ship 'INFLEXIBLE,' Al at Lloyd's, 990 tons, Wat. Lyall, Esq., Commander. This fine vessel, now on her first voyage, has the highest obtainable class at Lloyds. All except two of her Saloon Berths are engaged, and she has most excellent accommodation for a limited number of Second Cabin passengers. As a large part of her cargo is engaged, she will have quick despatch. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Agents. Apr:l 15, 1870. WINTER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE v T)EG to announce that they have OPENED JD their WINTER STOCK of MILLIN ERY, consisting of Millinery and Straw Bonnets, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, in felt, velvet, and straw, of the Latest Styles, Ladies' Dress Caps and Head-dresses, a choice lot of Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, for the mir, &c. ; Ladies' and Children's Jackets, in velvet, velveteen, sealskin cloth,and waterproof ;weed, all sizes ; Furs, in grebe, sable, and ;rmine, and a general assortment of Drapery md Hosiery. 37, Wyndhain-street, April 29;



TN consequence of the Proprietors having decided not to make any alterations in the Premises occupied by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., they beg to infcrm their Friends and the Public that they have now ready their First Sliipment of Fashionable WINTER GOODS. According to the latest Silk Velvet Jackets at 395., Parisian Fashions, Velvets which is very little more are everywhere la mode. In MESSRS. than the prices that are order to meet the demand being paid for Cotton or for this, the Richest of all Q # NASH & CO. Velveteen Jackets. In ad- Materials, G-. NASH & dition to the stock of Jackets Co. have imported, direct, OTTFFN-STREET an^ •^-ail^es on hand, any Velvets that will enable ' ' style will be made up on the them to defy competition. Next THB Nkw -Crrr Music Hall. Premises > a»d Ladies cau As a proof, they respectfully select the quality of invite inspection of their Velvet tliGy may prefer. New Millinery, New Dresses, New Clothing, New General Drapery. An early call is respectfully invited by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., 230, Queen-street, next the City Hall. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS & CO BEG to inform their Friends and the Public in Town and Country that they are now prepared to show their WINTER STOCK OF DKAPERY & CLOTHING, Consisting of — DRESSES, MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS, CLOAKINGS, BLACK SILKS, BLACK SILK VELVETS & VELVET MANTLES, BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES, And other Household Furnishings, HOSIERY, GLOVES, "WOOLEN FANCIES, And a variety of other Goods too numerous to particularize within the limits of an Advertisement. MEN'S WINTER CLOTHING Is Well Assorted, and in full Supply, R. B. S. and Co. desire to say they make no " Sham Puff," but guarantee a FIRST-CLASS ARTICLE at the 1^ OBSERVE THE ADDRESS :— E. B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. COOMBES & JOHNSTON 62, QUEEN STREET, NEXT CHAPMAN'S. IN\ CAMPBELL, TAI L O 11, QUEEN-S TMR E E T, BEGS 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 to his Stock of TWEED CLOTHS, &c., and is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to hJT" at prices that ill defy competition - '



SELLING OFF! TN A FEW DAYS LEGITIMATE SEALING OFF, OP HI IMMENSE STOCK OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, &c, &c, &c, WILL BE MADE BY HI. FTJGATE, No. 70, QUEEN-STEEET, OPPOSITE THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. STOCK IS NOW BEING TAKEN, AND THE SALE WILL COMMENCE IN A FEW DATS, When full particulars will be given. In the meantime, H. FUGATE would draw attention to the fact that he really means SELLING OFF! And the SALE will be THOROUGH and LEGITIMATE, and NOT GOT UP merely for the purpose of PUFFING! ALL ARTICLES WILL BE MARKED At Prices 25 per cent, less than English Cost, and MUST BE DISPOSED OF, As H. FUGATE is positively GOING OUT OF THE BUSINESS. CITY CLUB HOTEL, SHORTLAND-CRESOENT. Pbopeietoe — Roland Campion. rf^HE proprietor of this establishment begs to notify to his many patrons and the publio 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. ■■ ALEXANDRA HOTEL, . Corner of Chapel and Durham-streets. ADAM ORR, Peopbibioe (Late European Hotel, Castlereagh-street, Sydney). First-class Accommodation at Moderate Charges.



WANTED— A Strong Active GIRL, between 12 and 15, to mind a Baby. —Apply at once to Mrs. Corcoiun, Grey hound Hotel. WANTED— A General SERVANT.— Apply to Mrs. M. Niccol, Drake street;. GAME WANTED.— Partridges, Phea sants, &c, bought by J. Riddel (lato Norris & Co.), Licensed Dealer in Game Auckland Wharf. Arrangements for season made. WANTED— Private BOARD and RESI DENCE for Ttto Gentlemen, within ten minutes' walk of the Post Office. —Apply, stating particulars, to X-, Stab Office. "pUNNERS WANTED.—Good Wages XX given.—Apply at the Evening Star Office. WANTED— The Admirers of the Fine Arts to inspect Montague's Stock of First-class PRINTS, from some of the most celebrated Paintings. WANTED— Everyone who cares for his or her personal appearance to call and buy Montague's Large Assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, of all sizes. WANTED — 10,000 Persons who have had their Likenesses taken to call and inspect Montague's Splendid Collection of PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. WANTED —10,000 Persons who have Photographs of their Friends, to call and inspect Montague's Splendid Collection of PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. WANTED— The Public to know that Montague has on sale at his Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, 250 ORNAMENTAL VASES. WANTED— The Lovers of Music to know that 500 First-class CONCERTINAS can be obtained at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, Cheap. WAITED— The Ladies of Auckland to come and purchase at Montague's Fancy i-*zaar, 5,000 Choice. TOILET ORNAMENTS. WANTED— The Ladies of Auckland to call and inspect Montague's Splendid Assortment of Modern WORK-BOX M.S. WANTED— 50,000 Children to purchase the Stock of TOYS at Montagu Fancy Bazaar. WANTED— 50,000 Children to purchase the Stock of DOLLS at Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WANTED— Purchasers for 50 GILT MIRRORS at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED it to be Known—That the Public can be supplied with 10,000 ELECTRO-PLATED FORKS and SPOONS, at Moderate Prices. WANTED to SELL, Cheap -10ft. Sheets of Corrugated Iron, Galvanised Iron Water Tanks, from 100 to 500 gallons. Also, O. G. and half-round Spouting, Ridge Caps, &c., at A. Smart's Galvanised Iron Works, Victoria-street (opposite the Greyhound). BOARD and RESIDENCE in a Private Family, for two Gentlemen ; terms easy. —For address apply Office of this Paper. AUCKLAND AGENCY, DISCOUNT, AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED), INCOR PORATED UNDER THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES LIMITED LIABILITY ACTS OF 1860-8. Cafitali, £10,000, in 500 Shabe3 of ' £20 Each. THE above Company make ADVANCES on General Merchandise, Discount and Purchase Bills, and undertake every descrip tion of Commission business. The Company make temporary Advances on valuables and plate. The Company Advance money on two householders' guarantee, and take re-payment by weekly or monthly instalments. For further particulars apply to the manager. ALBERT E. COHEN. 131, Queen-street. 11 TONEY ADVANCED, with or without IVI personal security, in sums of £5 to £500, by the Auckland Agency, Discount, and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, 131, Queen-street. EVERY ONE can obtain money by apply ing to the Auckland Agency, Discount, and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, 131, Queen-street. f)r to £'600, advanced on householder's JjO guarantee, and repayment taken by weekly or monthly instalments by the Auck land Agency, Discount 3 and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, 13L, Queen* itreet.