The Evening Star.

Vol. L—No. 299.]

AUCKLAND, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



NORTH SHOEE FERRY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S 'LALLA ROOKH.' i From | From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. i . 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. I 1.0 p.m. 1.80 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ ! 11.0 a.m. 50 „ 5.30 „ 415 p.m. 6.10 „ I. 6.30 „ 5.30 „ I ■At low spring tides the old wharf only. On Siindaj, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. STEAM TO THE TEAME S, THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. PROM AUCKLAND TO RKATrAMSTO"VVN : Saturday, December 24, 3 o'clock lv.ormng anci 1.80 o'clock afternoon (twice thi3 day) PROM fHJAHAMSTOWN TO ATTCKIiANB : Saturday, December 24, 8 o'clock morning and 6 o clock evening (twice this clay) S. HAGUE SMITH. DTEAM TO THE THAMES, THE p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. PKOJT AUCKLAND TO TAIIAHT7 : Saturday, December 24, 8 o'clock morning FROM TAEAEU TO AUCKLAND : Saturday, December 24, 2 o'clock afternoon S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mundle, will leave — Foe Weansabii Every Friday. Leaves Whangakei fob Auckland Every Saturday. Foe Taueanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Taueakoa foe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEOKGE THORiNE, Juu., Agent, cihortland-sfcreet; or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. "pOR KAIPARA Delivering Cargo at all Stations. The Regular Trader 'TWILIGHT,'' W. Meiklejohn, Master, will sail as above on \VEDi\EsDAY next, 28th inst. M. KICOOL, Agent. December 24, 1870. A USTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- Ji\. 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. 'JAMES PATERSON' & Sabdebs, Commander, will be despatched °n I'HUKSDAY, 29th December, at noon. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent,



T^XOURSTONTOTiIB HOT SPRINGS. JJJ On TUESDAY, December 27 (clay after Box ing-Day), THE p.s, 'ROYAL ALFRED' will leave for the HOT SPRINGS as above, at 9.30 o'clock morning, sharp. FARES, 55. ; Return Tickets S. HAGUE SMITH. EXCURSION TO THE KAWAU, BY permission of Sir George Grey, X.C.8., who, with his usual courtesy, has kindly consented to open the house and grounds to visitors. The P.S. ROYAL ALFRED AND P.S. DUKE OF EDINBURGH will leave the Wharf, Auckland, for the abov^ named beautiful Island, on MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1871, at 9.30 o'clock morning. Fares, ss. Return tickets. _uK^|k "UIXCUESION IEIP TTOfl|ffivVV> i'() THE HOT SPRINGS AND K'.VWAU, ON BOXINfi DAY. FAKE, RETfRN TICKKTrt .. VIVE STTnyr,rX<;* The Favorite and Commodious Steamship 'LORD ASHLEY/ ;"<OO tons, ir. .). C. An-dkku, I'oimnamlev, will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 0 a.m. sharp, returning from the Kawan ;it .'! p.m., and the Hot Springs at 4.30 p.m. git" Refreshments on board at ordinary rates. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. i~K^. T^XCTJESION TEIP. iffll§pl^ol> KKTURN TICKETS AT SINGLE FOE SOUTHERN PORTS, EAST COASTWISE. The s.s. 'LORD ASHLEY' on TUESDAY NEXT, 27th instant, at 4 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Auckland; Or, LEDUER & FRANCIS, Grahams town. rpHii 'GALATEA. jTfo/J^/fiOvi* The Steamers ' LALLA ROOKH,' and TE R PRISE No. 1' Will run to the 'GALATEA' THIS DAY and CHRISTMAS DAY .Sunday;, being the only days the ship will be open to the public. Fares, Is. there and back^ BnOTHBBg> Proprietors. /^HEISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EXCURSION TICKETS TO SOUTHERN POETS. CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. Fir*t and Second-class EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS will be issued at SINGLE FARES, available uutil end of January, 1871, per s.s. ' LORD ASHLEY,' for Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, 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 & MAOFARLANE, .Agents, Auckland ; or, to LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown. TjiOß LEVUKA, DIRECT. The Clipper Bi'Jgautine ■MAGELLAN CLOUD,' Captain Mailleb, is now receiving Cargo at the Queeu-street Wharf, and will sail on or about the 27th in3t. For Freight or Passage, npply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Agents; or, to THE CAPTAIN, On Board.



THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with the Honorable the Postmaster-General of New Zealand for the conveyance of Mails between San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelfon and Port Chalmers, and vice versa, the dates of sailing ■.Vill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an i from Auckland on the 7th of every month, I com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the ' N E BRAS X A,' 2143 Tons Register, < N E V A I) A,' 2143 Tons Register, •DAKOTA, 1 of 2153 Tons "Register, all built in 1565, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Llojds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any alloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent lines of steamers riinuii g between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. First-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 j:orts and stations called at. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who nmy desire lo proceed right through will reach England within 40 daya from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger route. 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 Isew Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chiof for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. PO R L O N D ON. 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. j-jiOR LONDON DIRECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship ' CITY OF AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Ashby, Esq., Commander, having just 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 to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. A DECIDED BARGAIN. TO NEW-COMERS.—4O Acres of lint Bush LAND, well adapted for Farn purposes ; price £25. There is a good supplj of Flax on the Land.—Apply to "B, BTAh Office. An early application will oblige.



QASH PALACE. The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove ! Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll soon find That quality and cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. So if our. list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christmas, to the Poor Man's Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a lar^c Lav of Soap for 7d ? ' ° Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? '' Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to bnv host English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? 1 ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good bluo Shirt with linen back for Is fid? ' * ' Yes; at the CASH PALACE la i( possible to buy ] lb Washing Soda for l.',d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobarfc Town Jams at 7d per tin ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? 1 - Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s Od ? 1 * l J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Meat Dishes from 6d each ? J • Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s Gdper dozen ? 1 in Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Dinner Plate 3at 3s Gd per dozen ? Yes ; ab the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins frorc 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is Gd per dozen ? * ° Yes; at the CASH PALACE- Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? J Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucers at 10s Gd doz ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy While & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possiole to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s? 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for Gd lb ? 1 ' b Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all woo.l, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for Gd a box ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a, bottle of Pickles for 8d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? Yes; afc the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb C'.jcoa and Chocolate for Is Gd ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mucs from 2s 6d per set ? ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d perlb ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE^ Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to biiy Shoes at 9d per pair ? 1 " Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at Gd per pair ? _, . Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible (o buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? 1 " ' X Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? 1 * Yes; ufc the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? • l Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits afc 9d par bottle ? , „ P * l Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? 1 . Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to rna'-e Chaistmas Presents these bad times ? —Yes; wheii you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN BEGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. N.B.—Couuiry orders punctually attended to; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale Buyers. NOTE THE ADDRESS— O A. S H PALACE QUEEN-STREET, Offlosile Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie, the Butcher,



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & EETAIL WINE AJSTD SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN -STREET, TWO DUOBS FEOM WELLESLET-STEEET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PBE MISES s---London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Rum, Jainieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Duimlle's Old Irish Whiskey, Greenless & Caldwell's Oampbellton Whiskey, Mavtell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted; half-bottles, 2s. kartell's or Hennessey's case "1 . Brandy *. 5 6\g Dunville's case Whiskey .., ... 4 6! "o Bernard's case Old Tom ... ... 46 [ W Gin, JDKZ 5 OS Ditto (small) 3 0J * Wines— Per bottle. Per dozen. s. d. s. d. Amontillado Sherry ...5 0 ... 60 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 5 0 ... 60 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and Sherry ... 2 0 No. 2 Champagne... ... 6. 0 No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Clarat 4 0 easo 36 Q Ginger Wine ... ... 3 0 All Cordials 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Biood&Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's it Bass's Ale ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... 11 Q BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, COIINER OF SYMOND-STKEET AND KABANGAIIAPE BOAD. PKIVATE EJNTIUNCE ; SYMOiN TJ> STEEET. LIST OF PRICES. Spiiuts and Wines Bottled on tub Pbemis.es. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. ptfr bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Campbeltou Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. DiinviUe's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4?. and 4s. 6d, per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. Amontillado Shern", ss. per bottle ; 60s. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot* tie; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, 5.*. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. P«.rt Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; Bmall bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. In Case —Genuinb Bbands. Hennessey's, Martell's, aud Hine & Co.'s ss. Od. per bottle. " , Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, 5». per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), Gs. per bottle. Champagne (N"o. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 363. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend's Sarsaparilla, os. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. 6d. and 4s. per bottle (S different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; 14s. per dozen. Teems :—Stjuctly Cash. —No Exception. SAM UE L IS;V Ifc S ON, PROPRIETOR, .«5