The Evening Star.

Vol. I—No. 290.]

AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1870.

[Price One Fenny.



NORTH SHORE EERRY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'ENTERPRISE/ No. 1. From From North Shove, From Auckland. Nortli Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 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 „ I From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At 16w spring tides the old wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. qTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. FROM AUCKLAND TO GBAHAMSTOWN : Wednesday, December [14,13j o'clock afternoon Thursday, December 15, 8.30 o'clock morning Friday, December 16, 9 o'clock morning Saturday, December 17, 9.30 o'clock morning FEOJI GBAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Wednesday, December 14, 8.30 o'clock evening Thursday, December 15, 2.30 o'clock afternoon Friday, December 16, 3 o'clock afternoon Saturday, December 17, 3.30 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. mHAMES GOLD FIELDS. The following well-known Cutters continue to TRADE regularly between AUCKLAND and the THAMES, conveying Cargo at current rates :— ' GLANCE.' ' HARRIET.' •LEE.' 'CORNSTALK.' 'SEVERN.' 'MAID OF THE MILL.' M. NICCOL, Aftent, Custom-house-street. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mundle, will leave— Fob Whangabei Every Friday. Leaves Whangaeei toe Auckland Every Saturday. Fob Tau.bano-a Tuesday next, at noon. Leave 3 Taubanga fob Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-streetj or, E. CAFI<LER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. DTEAM TO BAY OF ISLANDS. THE ».s. 'GO-AHEAD' Will leave for RUSSELL every THURS DAY, at 4 o'clock, returning from Russell to AUCKLAND every FRIDAY, at noon. S. H. SMITH. A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russell. "17I0R TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, •E WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, UTAGO, AND THE BLUFF. EXCURSION TICKETS. CIRCULAR SAW LINE. THE s.s. 'AIREDA.LE,' from Onehunga six hours after the arrival of | toe mail steamer from Honolulu. f -rassengera provided with most sumptuous •'We without extra charge. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Auckland; or, to LEDGER & FRANCIS, • Grahamstown.



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. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. TjlOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Transhipping to a,ny port in the Australian Colonies, by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamships. THE s.s. ' CITY OF MELBOURNE,' Now expected Passengers will be booked for the above ports at the Office of H. M. JERVIS, Agent A.S.N. Co. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND ; AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract vith the 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 wVill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an i from Auckland on the 7th of every month, l com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. , The Service will be perforate i by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA,' 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 lines of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. Firsc-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, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations called at. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 daye. Passen gers who may desire I o proceed right thriugh will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger routo. Arrangements will be made to connect in New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line j DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington j MILES &CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. SHIP 'CITY OF AUCKLAND,' Captain Ashby, from London. This vessel will be entered at the Customs to-day. Consignees will accordingly please pass Entries, pay Freight, and take delivery of their Goods in terms of Bills of Lading. Freight must be paid before delivery, and Bills of Lading to order presented at our SM iRI 4 CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870.



Til O R LONDON DIEBCT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship ' CITY OP AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having jusli made one of the fastest voyages from London, will receive 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 (o CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. Til O B LONDON. The Favorite Regular Trader * COUNTESS OF KINTORE.' Leaves about the 4th January, 1871. "Will take Steerage Passengers up to2oth December next. For Freight or Passage, apply to CAPTAIN PETHERBRIDGE, On board ; or, to BROWN, CAMPBELL & Co., Agents. pHKISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCURSION TICKETS TO SOUTHERN PORTS. CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. First and Second-class EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS will be issued at SING-LE FARES, available until end of January, 1871, per s.s. 'AIREDALE,' for Taranaki, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttel ton, Otago, and Bluff, leaving the Manukau on or about 10th instant; and per s.s. ' LORD ASHLEY,' for Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oauiaru, and Otago, leaving Auckland about the 24th instant. Passengers by the above vessels are provided with most sumptuous fare without extra charge. Early application for Tickets is necessary. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Auckland ; or, to LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown. AMAZING PACT! £,10,000 TVOBTH OP BOOTS & SHOES NOW SACRIFICING FOE ONE MONTH, AT T. ELLISON'S. T ELLISON has determined—on account of the great depression that prevails, and'in order to meet sueh —to hold a GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, at such enormous low prices never before heard of in Auckland :— 5,000 Pairs Ladies' Kid Boots, from 5 0 per pair 500 Pairs Men's Elastic side Boots, from 9 0 per pair 500 Pairs Half-Wellingtons, from ... ... ...12 0 per pair 200 Pairs Men's Bluchers, from 5 6 per pair 5,000 Pairs Assorted Children's Boots, from 1 6 per pair Ball Boots—White Kid and Marsalla reduced 25 per cent. T. ELLISON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER. 78, QUEEN- STREET, Next door to F. H. LEWISSON. N.B. —All description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises, at the shobtest notice by first-class Workmen, afe equally LOW PEIOEB. A liberal allowance made to storekeepers.



CLEARING-OUT SALE, AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES. C A S H:— rr\ DOZEN KEROSENE CHIMNEYS, OU A., 3s 6d per dozen 30 dozen Kerosene Chimneys, 8., 4s 6d per dozen 60 dozen Kerosene Chimneys,, D., 6s 6d per dozen 12 dozen American Shovels, 4s 6d each 3 tons Sheet Iron, 16 to 26 gau^e, 16s per cwt. Bar Iron, balance of slock, 12s per cwt. J ton Octagon Cast and Shear Steel, 6d per lb, 4 tasks Sheet Zinc, Nos. 9, 11, and 12,34s per cwt. 4 casks Putty, 2d per lb. 10 kegs I^-inch Ewbank's Nails, 20 per cent, off list 100 C.S. Pit, Cross-cut, and Circular Saws, 25 per cent, off list 6 kegs Soft Soap, 4£d per lb. 1 casks Amber Resin, 12s per cwfc. 6 dozen Cricket Balls, Is 6d to 5s each 5 sets Stumps, 5s per set Iron Bedsteads Tinmen's Tools, Builders', and General Hardware 1 Church or Fire Bell, &c, &c. S. HAGUE SMITH. BAZAAR OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga—Onehunga and Auckland Station. Time Table. Leave Auckland for Onehunga—B a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays,, at 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland —8 a.m., 10 a.m., (Return Ticket), 12, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. On Sundays, 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. A 'bus will leave Auckland for Onehunga every Sunday at 8.30 p.m. Howick for Auckland, 8 a.m. Auckland for Howiek, 3 p. m. Liveet and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Q-old [Fields, and others desirous of visiting the different places of amusement, a Night Omnibus will leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return at 11 o'clock the same night. Return Tickets from Onehunga. N.B. Special Oniibuses will be always ready at he Onehunga Wharf for the accommo dation of passengers airiving by the different steamers and otk\ f yestsl*. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. GIVIL, Hairdresser and Perfumer, late , of 203, opposite the City Hall, begs to inform his customers that he has REMOVED to more central premises, No. 121, next to the British Hotel, and opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, where he hopes still to merit that patronage which he has received for the past two years.



UTHIE "FLBZUBA;" 08, SPRING WAIST BOOT, FOR both Ladies and Gentlemen, gives an elegant appearance and symmetrical form to the foot, improving the shape of the instep, with increased comfort in wearing. Its chief feature is an Elastic Steel Spring inserted in the Wai3t of the Boot, causing it to fit more closely to the hollow of the foot than the ordinary Boot. It is highly recommendedby the Medical Faculty as a support for flat feat and weak ankles, while at the aame_ time it im proves the appearance and develepes the shape of a well-formed foot by its surpassing elasticity. It is also completely successful in remedying uneven wearing, and possesses the important ad vantage of never losing its shape. The " FLEXURA" BOOT is also invaluable in supporting and training the feet ot young people. The " FLEXURA" SPRING can be inserted of any strength—either light or strong —to suit all feet. igg^ 1 Observe the contrast!— Fig. I.—The Ordinary I Fig. 2.—The " Flexura1' Boot, half worn. | Boot, half worn. PRICK, PER PAIR, ONE GUINEA. MADE TO ORDER BY W. BOLTON, TOP 0 E SHORTLAND- STREET, Near St. Paul's Church, Auckland.



TOYS ! TOYS! TOYS ! FOR CHRISTMAS, AT : ■ H. WATT S\ MARKET PLACE, QUEEN-STEEET. HAS for SALE One Thousand Dozen Toys, from Id to Is 6d; Frogs, Popguns, Swords, Houses, Monkeys, Spinning Dolls, Birds, Boxes of Farm-yards, Churches, Soldiers, &c. Also, 50 Sets of Jugs, 3s and 3s 6d. Back numbers " Cas3ell's Family Paper," Id each, 9d per dozen ; monthly parts, 3d each. H. WATTS, MARKET PLACE, Queen-street. 1 KAA LBS. SYDNEY MUTTON, lfd IDUU per lb.; Beef, 2£d per lb ; 400 lbs. Biscuit at l|d per lb. ; 500 lbs. Figs, 8d per lb., 6d per lb. by the box; Fancy Soap, large tablets, 3d each, or 9d per lb. ; Brown Windsor Soap, 2d each ; Good Family Soap, at 8d and lOd per bar; Blacking, 2d per tin ; Clothes Lines, 5d each, or 4s 6d per dozen ; Jams, 8d and 9d per tin ; Barley (for Fowls), 3s 6d per bushel, or 7 lbs. for 6d ; Rose Scented Hair Oil, 4d per bottle ; Salad Oil, 9d ; Fancy Biscuits, 6d per lb. ; Good Tea, 2s 6d; American Cheese, 5d per lb.; Coff c, la per 1 lb. tin ; Treacle, 4d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, 2d per dozen ; Violet Powder, in packets, 6d per dozen; nutmegs, 2s 9il per lb. ; Sperm Candles, Is ; Spice, l|d per packet ; Likeness Frames, very cheap ; Chamber, 2s each ; white ar.d gold Cups and Saucers, Is each, or lls per dozen ; white and blue do., 9d each, or 8s 6d per dozen ; plates, 2d to 6d; Wine Glasses, 3d each; Hot Water Goblets, 4d each; Glass Butter Coolers, Is to Is 9i ; Pint Mugs, 5d each; Pie Dishes, 6d to 2s j China Milk Jugs, Is 6d ; Cream do., lOd ; Sugar Ba sinets; Slop do., Is; Looking Glasses, 6d. &9d each; Kerosene Lamps, 3s & 3s 6d ; Pudding Bowls, 2d to 9d ; Bread and Butter Plates, Is to Is 9d ; Odd Soap and Brush Dishes, 9d each ; Back Numbers Auckland and Welling ton Punch, Id each, 9d per dozen; Black Inks, Id each, 9d dozen—Bo dozen ; Likeness Ne gatives, on glass, 3d each. fTIHE " THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE " EVENING STAR,' Queen-street, (Next to the Bank of New Zealand), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Reed & Bbett, Agents for Auckland.



NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & KETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOBB, COENER OF SYMOND-STKEET AND KAEANGAHAPE EOAD. PEIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STKEET. LIST OF PRICES. Spirits and Wines Bottled on th» Pbemises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greeuless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottl* ; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4c. and 4s. 6d. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3a. 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 por dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot» tie ; 44«. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. In Case —Genuikb Bbands. Hennessey's, MarteH's, and Hine & Co.'s sa. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d.per bottle. Genera, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. 6d. per bottle. "Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. 6d. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Ciavet, 4s. per bottle j 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3b. 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. Tebms :—Strictly Cash. —No Exoxixiok. SAMUEL EVINSON, PROPRIETOR. EAGLE BEASS FOTLN-DBY. TO ENGINEERS, PLUMBERS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. J KELLY and CO. having started BRASS . FOUNDING and FINISHING, are prepared to supply the public at prices never dreamt of in Auckland. Plain Braes castings, Bearings, and Rudder Bands, Is. 3d. per lb., and upwards; Fontaionemoreaus Metal, stronf and durable, lOd. per lb., and upwards; all kinds of Cocks and Bells, Gasfit tings, Ship work, Rowlocks, Caps for Carriage Axles, Ornaments for Horse Harness, Knockers for Doors, and all kinds of Brasswork rant and finished to order in the shortest notice. All at astonishing low prices. At J. Kelly and Co. will cast everyday, there will be no delay for jobs wanted, and as they hare had 25 years' experience in their several branches, they guarantee a good article. — Note the address, J. KELLY & CO., Top of the same yard as Brown, Barrel t, and Co., High-street, Auckland. N.B.— Old Brass, Copper, and Tin bought, or taken in exchange; Highest prices given, FLOWEIIS. FLO WEIiS. FLOWERS, POT PLANTS! POT PLANTS ! POT PLANTS! R . BAUD, VICTORIA-STREET SEED" STORES, HAS on VIEW and for SALE, the largest and finest Collection in Auckland of FLOWERING PLANTS, IN POiS, Ttoses Cinerarias J Primulas ° Fuschias Calceolarias Geraniums Camellias verbenas Azalias Rhododendrons Pansies &c., &ci, ::: &c. A. constant succession of Plarits^will be kept up during the ensuing season.