The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 66.]

AUCKLAND, FRID

MARCH 25, 1870.

[Price One Fenny.



NEW CALEDONIA • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, COKNJJB OF STMONDS STREET AKD KABANGAHAPE EOAD. I Private Entrance : Symonds-street. LIST OF PRICES : MARTELL'S AND HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s per bottle I Martell's and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s .; per bottle , Greenless and Colville's Cnmpbleton 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 ijamieson's Dublin Whiskey, (2nd quality) 3s 6d per bottle I Dunville's Whiskey, 3s 6d per bottle I Rum, 3s per bottle I Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle Sherry Wine, (best; 4s per bottle !f Sherry Wine, (2nd quality) 3s per bottle •*■ Port Wine, (best) 4s per bottle I 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 j Geneva JDKS, (small,) 3s per bottle I Old Tom, 4s per bottle I 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 i Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 5s per bottle I Ale and Porter, (best brands) Is 3d per bottle. I deductions made by taking a dozen of the above. Tebms Stbictly Cash. SAMIT JS t &t^:n^m^nw- PROPRIETOR. SCOTIA HOTE L, HOBSON-STREET. I T H. PIKE, late of the Mauku, begs to in- J • 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 commodated with either single or double beds. Moderate charge. 8 J. H. PIKE, Proprietor. January 8, 1870. TOM NUNN'S CELEBRATED COCKTAILS, To be had at ! JAMES' QUEEN VICTOEIA HOTEL, Cobneb of West Queen-street. ALEXANDER JAMES (late Stewart of the N.25.5.N. Company), Proprietor. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. A. J. begs to inform tho public that he has first-class bed and sitting-rooms. EDfcN VINE HOTEL, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, ADJOINING THE TOLL BAR. WILLIAM GALBRAITH most respect fully returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for their past favours, and begs to inform them that he has reduced the FBICE OF WINES AND SPIRITS, without I'eduC ing the quality, for which he ha-j hitherto been 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 I also his Whiskey, which has hitherto spoken for ! itself, will not be found wanting on the present occasion,, Port and Sherry Wine from 2s 6dpor bottle, ■: to Brown, Campbell and Co.'s full flavoured, crusted, 12 years' old Port 6s per bottle ; also i Blood, Wolfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bass Ale, la 3d per bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. FAIRj^KDIUM ENGLISH ALE Is PER Tf n BOTTLE. -*& Teems : Cash. , Auckland, January Bth, 1870. ANCHOR HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, I TUNCTION of Wakefield-street, Upper |,\ »J Queen-streot, and Grey-street. f . F. WILLIAMS, Proprietor.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND EETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STOEE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOBS PEOM WELLESLEY-STREET. \\T INES 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! BILLIARDS! | HIS HOTEL is now complete, "with one ' of Thurston's best BILLIARD 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., (Opposite the Old Court House, Queen-street), WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND FAMILY GROG*"" 1 j-vjurr t ■ , v .. r,. -_~, JLJCountry Storekeepers, a"nd Families to the great CLEARING-OUT SALE at a large reduction: — 200 dozen English Bottled Stout (different brands), 103. 6d. per dozen 100 dozen Colonial XXX Stout (best quality, warranted), Bs. 6d. per dozen 100 dozen English Bottled Ale (best brands), from 11s. to 12s. per dozen Kartell's Pale and Dark Brandies, 48s. per dozen Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 48s. per dozen Jaiiaiea Rum, 30s. per dozen Dunville's Irish Whiskey, 365. per dozen Scotch Whiskey,,36s. per dozen Old Tom (best brands), 335. per dozen Holland Gin, key brand (full size), 535. per case of 15 bottles Half-cases Genera, 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 : Heunessy's Pale Brandy, 21s. per gallon Martell's Pale and Dark Brandies, 21s. per gallon Dunrille's Irish Whiskey, 19s. per gallon Scotch Whiskey, 19 i. per gallon Jamaica Rum (best quality), 18s. per gallon Fine Old Port, 12s. per gallon Pale Sherry, fine flavoured, 12s. per gallon. ggf Families supplied with all kinds of groceries of the best quality, and at a reduced price. CITY CLUB HOTEL, SHORTLAND-CRESCENT. Pbopbietob — Roland Campion. r T^HE 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.



EXPLRATIOIf OF LEASE. rpHE UNDERSIGNED will Sell, at their PrJuises, 230, QUEEN-STREET, the remainder JL of their SUMMER STOCK OF GOODSf including the greater portion of their General DEAPERY ANJ CLOTHING, At such prices as cannot fail to giv.e general satisfaction ; and in order to s'wvr that this is a Genuine Sale, and not one of an ordinary chararaer, they have aimouuced the following Notice, compelling them to vacate their Premises the fir|t week in April!— " Bituwoicffßuildings, Auckland, January 10, 1870. " DEAR SIBS, —Mr. Morrin and myself beg jto give you notice that we shall require the Premises you now occupy belonging to us, on ofrbefore the first week in April next. It is our intention to build of stone, and remove the woollen building. We give yon this long notice that you may have no trouble in making arrangeiuen t a for removal. * I am, dear sits, yours truly, |. * "STANNUS JONES.' "Messrs. G. Nash & Co., Queen-street." I The undersigned also wishes to inform fchejp'ublic that several Cases of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, ex Helenslee, are just being opened, jit id in consequence of the above notice, they must be disposed of on or before April next. '■ j TjlE ADDRESS— MESSRS. QvJ^^-S^ &; 00., 230, QUEEN-STREET. _ », , , ~t IST. CAMPBELL, TAILOR, QUBENjSTBEET, QEGS to intimate to his friends and the public that he lias REMOVED from Wellesley street to Q.UEEN-STRET, opposite tho 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. uoombeb & jusmro% CLOTHING-, 62, QUEEN STREET, CHAPICAN'S. SINCE JANUARY 27xn, 1870. W. G. HARRISON & CO., A N JANUARY 27^70, FRENCH & Co. WYNDHAM STREET. U informed their frioi^k! /he public | D ¥QR g that the business of the PEOPLE b .LEA | __.„_ nr axtxtpt a WAREHOUSE, previously conducted at 41, Q BALES IM. WELSH FLANNELS Victoria, and 252, Queen-streets, would, after & 2 ditto Saxonies that date, be conducted only at Junction Store, 1 ditto Scarlet ditto 252 Queen-street. They now leg to inform 4 ditto Fancy Shirtings their friends and the public that they have 2 cases Crimean Shirta not transferred their Business to Mr. J. MooitK, 2 ditto Chambrays or appointed him their Agent to Retail their 2 ditto Angola Winceys Celebrated Teas, or given him any authority to S bales Tapestry Carpets copy their Advertisement. J <Jjtto B earthrugs The Proprietors of the PEOPLE'S TEA ,j ditto Jute Carpets WAREHOUSE are still giving the same 2 cases 4-4 bloorclotn excellent value in Teas, for which theiv Estab- 1 ditto o-4 ditto lishment is so eelebi^ { g£ J*^ Leatherßags TEAS TOR THE MILLION. 2 bales Blaul^ o No. 1 Congou Tea 2s Ot!) m 3 crates Assorted Plates No. 2 Fine Tea ... 2s Gd ( o a ditto Jugs No. 3 Rich Pekoe (full ila- U 2 ditto Assorted Dinner Ware vored) 3s od^ 2 ditto Chambers Twopence per 1b Discount allowed on Oil) 2 ditto Mugs and upwards of No. 2 Tea ; and Threepence 2 0 cases Bath Bricks per lfe on Blb and upwards of Nos. 3 and 4 ; Teaß< n-i?rc-pPAT TmrOPFRTT^ to ARRIVE PER 'ISMAY'- G-HiNERAL QROCERIEb. 3 crates Cupg mul eauoeM We will give satisfaction in Quality and 3 (^tto toilet Ware Price to all who may favor us with their orders. 2 ditto Ewers and Basins Orders from the Country carefully packed s t^tto Dinner Sets and promptly executed, and sent to Boat or \ jjtto Tea Sets Carrier free erf charge. Goods delivered. 2 hhds. W. and G. Chinawave All Articles guaranteed to be of Good \ cask China Breakfast and Tea Sets Quality. WNole the Address— TO ARRIVE PER 'HUASQUINA'— FRENCH & Co., 4 cases Men's Mole Trousers ». . -.rTTTr -i-» /-■»/->( t-i -n 2 cases Men's Tweed Trousers FAMILY Gr li O<J I'j 11 ib , I s bales Blankets, rod, white, aud blue THE PEOPLE'S TEA. WAREHOUSE; :^ ditto Winceys 2 ditto Calicoes 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, jj aifcto pi ivm els Established 1860. 3 cases Shawls 2 ditto Waterproof Tweeds and Cloak- J. M. FRENCH, Manageu. p ■ i»g» o '. .. 5 ditto Fancy Shirtings ' ~ ~ ~ ! 2 ditto Crimean Shirts JEWELLERY ! JEWELLER! ! ! 1 cUtto Quilts JEWELLERY !!! 1 ditto Window Hollands, white and buff SSHAPPERE, Practical Watchmaker and 1 bale Door Mats # Jeweller (late of Hokitika), begs to in- 1 ditto Felt Carpet form the inhabitants of Auckland that he has 1 ditto Matting OPENED those central premises, opposite the 1 ditto Coburgs and Lustres Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, and by strict at- 1 ditto Brown Hollands tention to business, moderate charges, and a 1 ditto Cambric Handkerchiefs well-assorted stock of most fashionable goods, -\y. G. HARRISON & CO., hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage, j Wyndhain street. Note the address: J~~ " ~~~ S SHAPPERE CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. Opposite Thistle Hotel, JAMES B. FRANCIS, IMPORTER, N.B.—Watchmaking and repairing in all . its branches. 246, Queen-street, Auckland.



ALEXANDEA HOTEL, Corner of Chapel aud Durham-streets. A DAM OR R, Peoibibtoi (Late European Hotel, Castlereagh- street, Sydney). First-class Accommodation at Moderate Charges. COLD LUNCHEONS SIX PEN OV.. f HE LUNCHEON BARS of the AUCK i LAND HOTEL are now OPEN. Chop Steak Plate Cold Meat Pork Sausage Pork Pio Fried Fish Suusago Roll Ham or Beef Sandwhich Mince Pie With Potatoes or Bread, ami Glass of Ale at any time during the day. Note tho Address: AUCKLAND HOTEL, Queen and High-streets. H. HAYWOOD, PnOPBIETOK. January, 1870. Eesturant open as usual from 12 to 3. NEW ZEAJ^TI^VT'-r^ Arso, SPIRITS ot? WINE and GENEVA, Regular Shipments to follow. N.B.—The duty on the above is only 6s per gallon. First Shipment Just Landed. 50 TONS FIRST-CLASS FLOUR. TEA. 200 half- chests Finest Eaisou 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 slock. BRAND Y.—Martell's, Hennessy's aud Otards's, in case aud bulk WHISK tuY.—lslay, Campbellton, Saccl Kirk liston, and Dunville's RUM.—Lownde's and Hooper's 30 to 40 o.p GENEVA, Old Tom, Liqueurs, Ginger Wine, Sarasparilla, and Easpberry Balm WINES—Ports, Sherries, Champagne, Mo selle, Hock, Clomfc, Cawarra STOUT.—Blood's aud Botlnvick's ALE.—Jeffrey's, Arrol's Saccl Brewery Paper Bags, 'Tea Paper, Malt, Hops, Castor Oil, in bulk, Soap Powder, Mustard, Tar tarie 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 Crys' als, Soda Water, Bottles, Smith and Willsfood's Stoves, Galvanised Naiis. To arrive, per Alice from London, 100 i barrels Hall's blasting powder 20 do. boxes do. spoiling ditto SAMSON, FBASER & CO. Auckland, 1-lth January, 1870. YE NE T1 A N BLINDS fi.VN BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, S UOIIT T. A 3 n -ST RE I3T, Of any dimensions, in any number from one to a hundred, within a given time, of the Best Quality and Reasonable Pbicjss, And sent to all parts of New Zealand. ,\ yf H, BUSBY, Sole Proprietor, practical l\l • Blind Maker, and Wire Worker, many veavs established at City Road, London, manu facturer of every description of Window Blinds, and ornamental Wire Work, Old bliuds cleaned, altered, repaired aud painted. VENETIAN HOUSE Shobtxand-stheet, Auckland.



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOBE, QUEEN-STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. P. D AE B V ''HAKES this opportunity of thanking the i. public fov the liberal patronage he lias re ceived for the last 12 years in business, and begs t,o inform them that he has opened a Wholesale and Bottle Department,, adjoining Mr. D. Oaloy, 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 PEIOES. s. D. Martell's and Hennessy's Palo Brandy 4 0 per bottle 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,, Aniontiledo Sherry *... 4 6 „ Fine Old Port Wine ... 3 6 „ . English Ginger Wine ... 3 0 „ The above are all bottled on the pretties. IN CASE—G-ENUINE BRANDS: Hennessy's Brandy ... 5 6 per bottle Martell's 5 0 „ Greneva, J.D.K.Z., large... 5 0 „ do do suiali 3 0 „ Old Tom, Booth & Burnett's 4 0 „ Dunville's Whiskey ... 4 0 „ Champagne, No. 2 ... 5 6 „ do do pints... 30 „ Champagne, Jaequesson's 5 0 „ Champagne, Jacqueason's, pints... ... ... 3 0 „ Claret, St. Julie"n ... 3 0 „ Townsend's Sarsaparilla... 5 0 „ KnaUuL n;*v.^«~.-%« r\ —w«-« ■■<*- — -. —• bottled, best brands... 13 „ *** Assorted Cases of the above made up for Families or Picnic Parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. Terms strictly Gash VICTORIA. HOTEL, Victoria-street. 1.-tiil . ' I THE Undersigned, have much pleasure in informing my friends and the public at'large, that I have taken the above Hotel, in Victoria-street. JOHN MENZIES, Proprietor, Late of City Club Hotel, Shortland- street. • EICHAED MOOIIB WINE AND BEER MERCHANT. Barton Ale 11s. per dozen. Best London Porter 9s. 6d. per dozen. 11. M., has a supply of the finest Ports to be procured in, London. COTTAGE OK CONTENT, VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accommodation for travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the liest brands. Stabling for over forty horses. W. JEPFERY, ;•> ; ' roprietor. NOTICE. .■'[ IHE BUSINESS of the PEOPLE'S TEA. J_ WAREHOUSE, hitherto conducted by Mr. Fkbnch, at 41, Victoria-street, will, on and after this .date, be conducted by.J. MOORE. No. I Congou Tea ... 2a.i>erlb. No. 2 line Tea 25.6 d. do. No. 3 rich Pekoe (full flavored) 3s. i , No. 4 finest selected .. 3s. Gd. do. And all other Goods cheap accordingly. Orders from the country will bo punctually attended to, and sent to boat free of charge. Note the Address— • .•' J\ MOO HE, 41, VICTORIA STREE|»" and NEW ITOItTH ROAD.