The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 107 ]

AUCKLAND, FRIDAY, 13, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. —W A^ nn^--^ Steamer «|J|^> • WILLIAMS' Win ieavk Queen-street Wharf : Saturday, 14th May, 10.30 o'clock a.m. Wiix, ieavb Grahamstown : Friday, 13th May, 4 o'clock p.m. Saturday, 14th May, 4 o'clock p.m. Return Tickets issued for one week at Reduced Rates. • The steamer 'Clyde' will Tender the Wil lianlS>iltGralmmStoWH:M. JERVIS, Agent. P. S. 'WILLTAMS' —v^A. "TTTTILL leave Queen-street ||i||^> Wharf on SATURDAY MORNING next, at 10.30 o'clock, carrying the Native Lands Court for OHINEMURI. The p. s. ' CLYDE' will leave Grahams town at 3.30 afternoon, with Passengers, and return at the termination of the Court there. | H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. n i '"pOYAL ALFRED/ TglpllS^froi-n AUCKLAND to BHORT TIME TABLE. Fbom Attokiand : Saturday, 14th May, 10 o'clock morning From Grahaitstown : Friday, 13th May, 5 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 14lh May Keturn Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' S. HAGUE SMITH. 3TEAM TO THE THAMES. -yk 'T\UKE OF EI)I N- Leave Auckland : Friday, 13th May, 9 o'clock evening Saturday, 14th May, 3 o'clock afternoon Monday, 16th May, 4 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown: Saturday, 14th May, 8.30 o'clock morning Monday, 16th May, 9.30 o'clock morning Tuesday, 17th May, 9.30 o'clock morning Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred.' S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR THE THAMES. l|l|jpl2}> "'ENTERPRISE No. ?,' Captain Scon, for Thames on Friday, 13th May 8 o'clock evening HOLMES BROS. STEAM TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS. i~V\^4>v nn^-'1' swift and commodious w&ZmmßSrmm < TAUR ANG A' ■*!<*• Xwelther permitting) leave Queen-street Wharf for the above evexy SATURDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clock sharp, returning from Russell for Auckland every TUESDAY, at 4 p.m. W. J. HURST & CO., Agents, Auckland; A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russell. *** Shippers are particularly requested to send their goods down one hour before the advertised time of leaving, to prevent delay. Bonded good? cannot toe received after 2 o'clock*



AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Tbanshippinq- to any Poet in the austhaiasian colonies. —« jl rpHE A. S. N. Company's J_ Steamship sMs^MisSa ' AUCKLAND/ 850 tons, 150 horse power, B. Paddle, Commander, will be despatched on or about TUESDAY, the 17th May. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. FOE THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS AND FIJIS. mHE Al Clipper Schooner -itfPJ^ ' FIERY CROSS,' Captain G-. Short, will sail positively as above on MONDAY next, May 16. Passsngers taken at a reasonable rate. For freight or passage, apply of S. J. EDMONDS ; Or, to the Master, on Board. REGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND' SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. liflll^ 'H be o; Captain Logan, is expected here about the 4th June, and will leave again for _ Sydney an-1 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. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. STEAM TO SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. -ljl mHE Splendid Steam Packet 3Jjg§|^' ' Wonga Wonga,' T. S. Bealb, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, 6th June, at 2 p.m. For full particulars of the through route ipply lo . CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agent 3. Queen-street, Auckland, May 10, 1870. FIRST SHIP. FOR LONDON DIRECT. WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON THE 23bd INSTANT. -%-jl rnHE beautiful Clipper Ship J|i|||; ~ 'MALLABLY Captain W. Andrew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, is now fast filling up, and will sail 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. ,zq-~k~L npHE Magnificent Iron Clipper /Msf-"2>V JL Ship JHil 'INFLEXIBLE,' Al at Lloyd's, 990 tons, Wm. Lyaii, Esq. Commander. This fine vessel, now on her first voyage, has the highest obtainable class at Lloyds. All except two of her Saloon Bertha are engaged, and she lias 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. Aprl 15,1870.



■ TN consequence of the Proprietors having decided not to make any alterations in the I Premiss occupied by Messrs. G. NASH & Co., they beg to inform their Friends and the Public that they have now ready their First Shipment of Fashionable WINTER GOODS. According to the latest" " ~ Silk Velvet Jackets at S9s., 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 £ # NASH & CO., Velveteen Jackets" In Materials, G. NASH & dition to the stock of Jackets Co. have imported, direct, QUEEN . STRE ET, a"d MantleS 7 Velvets that will enable ' style will be made up on the them to defy competition. Nbxt THK New City Musxo Hall. PremiseS ' "* As a proof, they respectfully select the quality of invite inspection of their Velvet they 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 DRAPERY & CLOTHING, Consisting of — DRESSES, MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS, CLOAKING 3, BLACK SILKS BLACK SILK VELVETS & VELVET MANTLES, BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES, And other Household Furnishings, HOSIERY, GLOVES, AVOOLEN FANCIES, And a variety of other Goods too numerous to particularize within the limits of an Advertise m c nt MEN'S WINTER CLOTHING Is Well x\ssorted, 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 LOIT^BST X*l^7"3:3XrO- jE»IE3LC>3F iX'3C 1 ! «®° OBSERVE THE ADDRESS :— R B. SHALDERS & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. i COOMBES & JOHNBIOS, G2, QUEEN STEEET, NEXT CHAPMAN'S. IST. CAMPBELL, TAILOE, QUEEN-S TXjR E E T , BEGS to intimate to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED from Wellesley street to Q.UEEN-STKET, 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 him at prices that will defy competition



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOORS PROM WELL ESLEY-STIIEET. A MONTILLADO SHERRY, first Quality OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 1861 BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENED GIN JAMIESON'S PURE MALT DUBLIN WHISKY DUUVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY POMERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS. A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands. Bass' Burton Ale always on draught. CITY CLUB HOTEL, SHORTLAND-CRESCENT. Peophietoe — Roland Campion. r¥^IIE 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. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET AUD KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Private Entrance : Symonds-street. LIST OF PRICES: MARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle Mai'tell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle . Greenless and Colville's Canipbleton Whiskey, 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 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) 43 per bottle 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 JDKd, (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. Teems Stbictly. Cash. SAMLgEIT^EVINSON,' PROPRIETOR.



WANTED.— A. Situation as HOUSE KEEPER required by a Respectable Married Woman; a Hood Plain Cook. — E.E., Evening Stab Office. GAME WANTED. — Partridges, Phea sants, &c, bought by J. Riddel (late Iforris & Co.), Licensed Dealer in Game Auckland Wharf. Arrangements for season made. 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 PHOTOGRAPHTO ALBUMS. WANTED— The Public to know that. Montagus 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. WANTED— The Ladies of Auckland to come and purchase at Montague's Fancy .-azaar, 5.000 Choice TOILET ORNAMENTS. WANTED— The Ladies of Auckland to call and inspect Montague's Splendid Assortment of Modern WORK-BOXES. WANTED— 50,000 Children to purchase the Stock of TOYS at Montagu 1 Fancy Bazaar. WANTED —50,000 Children to purchase the Stock of DOLLS at Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WAN T E D—Purchasers for 50 GILT MIRRORS at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED it to be Known— TbiX 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. . NOTICE. MESSRS. MUST & CO., of Queen-street, Auckland, and Grahamstown, Thames, are AG-ENFS for the sale of li. HALES CABIN BISCUIT. May 5, 1870- . TO BE LET, nnHOSE Commodious STORES, erected on X the sito lately occupied by Messrs. Combes & Dam>y, in Queen-street. Also, the BONDED STORES, with entrance from Fort-street.—Apply to H. M. Jeevis, Fort street. AUCKLAND AGENCY, DISCOUNT, AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED), INCOR PORATED UNDER THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES LIMITED LIABILITY ACTS OF 1860-8. Capital, £10,000, in 500 Shabes op £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 oa 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 ! ALBERTS. COHEN. 131, Queen-street. MONEY ADVANCED, with or without personal security, in sums of £o to £500, by the Auckland Agency, Discount, and , Loan Company (Limited), Registered Oflice, 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-' to £o00," advanced 'on householder's Q guarantee, and repayment' taken by weeKly or monthly instalments by the Auck land Agency, Discount, and Loan Company (Limited), Registered Office, l£l, Queen street.