The Evening Star.

Vol. I.—No. 202,]

AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1870.

[Price One Penny.



—l a. p. TEAM between AUCK gA^W^v D LAND and THAMES.— Ts^s£jlS__> 'The Steamer e^sl-^Si WILLIAMS' will leave punctually at the advertised time, as follows :— Auckland : Thursday, Ist September, at 4 o'clock p.m. Saturday, 2nd September, at 10 o'clock a.m. Grahamstown : Friday, Ist September, at 9.30 o'clock a.m. Saturday, 2nd September, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. Return tickets issued for one week at re duced rates. The steamer ' Clyde' will tender the ' Williams.'—H. M. JERVIS, Agent. _. jl CJTEAM to the THAMES. OF EDINBURGH.' TIME TABLE. Fkom Auckland : Friday, 2nd September, 3.30 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 3rd September, 4 o'clock afternoon. From Grahamstown : Thursday, Ist September, 1 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 3rd September, 10 o'clock morning 1 10-k rpHE p.s. «aLfe|He^ X ' LADY BOWEN,' AiljHvcS^ Capt. Adams, will sail as under : Thursday, September 1, for Grahamstown and Sho'rtland, at 11 p m. Saturday, September 3, for Mahurangi, at —For freight or passage, apply-to J. CASEY, Wharf. «» , pjTEAM TO WANGARET. (sAm>e|Pln. —The fast, and favorite s.s. i||pJi|^> 'GO-AHEAD' t—3—J^-^—mm Captain A. Fahquahar, will leave as under : Fhom Auckland — Saturday, 3rd September, 12 o'clock noon Thursday, Bth September, 5 o'clock evening FIIOM WnANGAUEI — Friday, 9th ' eptember, 6 o'clock evening. For freight or passige apply to S. HAGUE SMITH, "Auckland; D. COLE, Mangapai ; •T. MONRO, Junr., Marsden ; J. S. RUST, Whangarei. -W A. /CIRCULAR SAW LINE g^M>£PN v \J OF STEAMERS.—FOR Tjillll^^ TAURANGA, NAPIER, -^^----^ WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND OTA GO.—The s.s. 'LORD ASHLEY' from Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY NEXT, September 2, at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage apply to HEN DERSON & MACFARLANE. -£-*_. TTIOR SYDNEY. IMm. jc JMIM^1 ciecxjlar saw line- The Regular Trader ' KATE' on WEDNESDAY, September 7. — For frright or pas.iatre apply to HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE. QUEENSLAND GOLDFIELDS. FIRST VESSEL FOR, GLADSTONE DIRECT. TT. H E well-known favourite /^^j^K J_ Clipper Barque 'KATE,' Capt. W. Cooper, will be despatched positively on WEDNESDAY, 7th September. Immediate application is necessary to secure berths.—Apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Auckland. LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown. STEAM TO THE FIJI ISLANDS. rV-,^. A USTRALASIAN STEAM r^'flrK A NAVIGATION CO.'S i.i MR OF STEAMERS. MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, AND THE PUIS.—The steamship ' AUCKLAND,' f3O tons, 150 horse power, P. Moobe, Com niander, is expected here on the 2nd Septemr bey from Sydney, and will be despatched fol Hup Fiji . landing passengers at the principa Isl|inils of the Group, and allowing time lor Jfcoumsts to enjoy the trip, and for business \ftnen to negotiate transactions for extension of Mir trade with these Islands. ' On or about From To y stli Sept. Auckland Fiji's 13th Sept. Fijis Auckland 20th Sept. Auckland Sydney and Melbourne. Return Tickets to Sydney during the Metropolitan Show, will be issued at one fare and a half. Freights.—All certified unsold exhibits conveyed to the Metropolitan Show will be returned freight free. f For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. l JERVIS, Agent. j



FOR NEW YORK DIRECT. A^i fT. H E Magnificent Clipper 'S ANTON,' J. G. Moore, Commander, 511 tons register, AA 1 at Lloyd's, will sail for New York on the 15th September. This vessel has excellent accommodation for Cabin and Steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to MUST and CO., Agents outwards. J|EW C J T V IT ALL, QUEEN-STREET. SEWING MACHINES FOR SALE, OR LENT ON HIRE. SHOWROOMS, UPSTAIRS. GENERAL DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, WATERLOO HOUSE, 220, QUEEN-STREET. THE UNDERSIGNED has just received Shipments of— NEW BLACK AND COLORED SILKS J AND SATIN NEW BLACK SILK & LACE JACKETS I NEW HATS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &c. NEW HOODS, SA'J IN HATS, AND BABY WARES LADIES' CLOTHING, CORSETS, &c. together with every description of GENERAL DRAPERY, including all the Late t Novelties in FANCY GOODS, PARASOLS, COLLARS, TIES, &c.,&c. The above Goods are now on Sale, and, on account of the present depression, I have determined to offer the whole of these New and Fashionable Goods at and under the WHOLESALE PRICES, and with confi dence respectfully'solicit an inspection. R. W. DYSON, OPPOSITE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL. ROYAL HOTEL, OFFICIAL B V, NEAREST ACCOMODATION HOUSE FROM THE SUPREME COURT. HOT LUNCHEON, with ENGLISH ALE or PORTER, during the Sittings of the Supreme Court, ONE SHILLING. • Free Counter Lunch. THE WAY TO OBTAIN SOUND HEALTH. l s (_ Cleanse the Stomach from all offensive accumulations, which so usually produce fun ctional derang merit, vitiating the food. 2nd. Purify the blood from acrid and cor rupt humors, and you will remove the causes of the greatest ma?s of the diseases which afflict so many of the human family. A REMEDY, proved by thirty .'< urs' ex perience, capable of effecting such a de.-irable and impoiiant purpose,is still before the public in WHEi.:* '.'ON'S VEGETABLE PUn-U^TING PILLS. This famous Medicine has proved its value in Diseases of the Hal, Chest, B >\vls, I iver, and Digestive Organs Kidney-. &■*.-, also, in Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sor s,and . i.in Diseases, it beim.; a direct Purifier of the Blood and other fluids of the human body. See handbills given away by agents. I Prepared and sold wbole3ala and re! ail in boxes, Is, Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 3s 6d ea h, by G. WHELPI'ON & SON, 3. Crane Court, Fleet street, London; and may be had of all Chemists and Medicine Vendors in the Colony |of New Zealand.



MESSRS. G. NASH & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, TTAVE ON HAND A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF MILLLINEBY, and clothing, The whole of which, they are now Selling at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. SELLING OFF!!"! SELLING OFF!!! IN consequence of the extraordinary pressure of the times, and to meet the unusual depres sion in business, E,XC!I3:^.T2,3D BECK, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, Has determined to CLEAR OUT his Stock at COST PRICES. The Stock in hand consisting of Watches, Bracelets, Earrings, Rings, Clocks, and every description of useful and ornamental Jewellery, to the value of several thousands of pounds, is, therefore, offered t> ths public at COST PRICES. An early visit is invited. The Newest Patterns in Brooches, &c, expressly manufactured to the order of the advertiser j for the Auckland Market. BROOCHES, EARRINGS, WEDDING RING*, LADIES' RINGS, SIGNET RINGS, JET JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, WATCHES, SCARF PINS, BRACELETS, STUDS, CHARMS, GREENSTONE ORNAMENTS, &c, &c. DIAMOND RINGS, DIAMOND BROOCHES, DIAMOND PINS, DIAMOND BRACELETS, DIAMOND SCARF RINGS, DIAMOND NECKLETS, LOOSE DIAMONDS. RICHARD B E C X , JEWELLEE, QUEEN-STEEET. NEIL CAMPBELL, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. "QEGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he has added a large assortment of Winter Goods' to his Stock, and can execute aU orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. THE SALVAGE GOODS OF PATTERSON, RAY, PALMER, & CO., OF MELBOURNE, DAMAGED DURING THE LATE FIRE AT WATSON, SCANLAN, & CO.'S STOBE, Will be offered for sale at J. COSGRAVE & CO., DRAPERS, QUEfcLN STREET, ON TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. NO OFFER REFUSED, AS THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD.



UNITED SERVICE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIBIT STOJaE. QHEEN-S T R E E T , TWO DOORS FROM WELLESLEY-STREET. A MONTILLADO SHERRY, first QuaUty OLD TAWNY PORT, Vintage 1861 BOOTH'S LONDON UNSWEETENED GIN JAMIESON'S PURE MALT DUBLIN WHISKY DUNVILLE'S BELFAST WHISKY GREENLESS & CALDWELL'S CAMP BELTON WHISKY POMERANZEN GERMAN BITTERS- A large and most varied Stock of WINES and SPIRITS of the Beßt Brands. BASS' BURTON ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. » G. HOLDSHIP & CO.'S _M__ STEAM 9 ■*• MILL, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET, AUCKLAND. aH. & CO. having completed the erec . tion of their Machinery, can with confidence invite the attention of intending purchasers to the following articles, viz., Timber of various qualities, lengths and sizes, from 6s. per 100 ft. upwards Half-inch Lining, Ceiling and Boat Boards Matched Flooring, Lining and Ceiling Rusticated Weatherboards Moulded Architraves and Skirtings Mouldings of various sizes Sashes, Doors, Shop Fronts, Shutters, &c. AU kinds of Joiner's work made to order House Blocks, Shingles, Palingsj &c. Materials complete, supplied for Houses to any given dimensions for country sutlers, shipment, or otherwise. Cash Purchasers will be liberally dealt with. HOBSON'S BRIDGE BREWERY LYELL BBOTHERS i~IAN now supply their SUPERIOR BEER in any quantity to Hotels and Private FamiUes. Orders left at the Brewery, or their OFFICE, DURHAM-STREET WUI be promptly attended to BAZAAR OMNIBUSES—AuckIand and Onehunga —Onehunga and Auckland Station. 3rk 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—B 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 Uowiek, 3 p. m. Livkry and Bait Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. For the accommodation of passengers arriving late at night from the Gold Fields and others desirous of visiting the, diffe. . places of amusement, a Night Omnibus .:*._ leave Onehunga at 7 p.m., and return al ...3. o'clock the same night. Return Tickets iisgsffl. Onehunga. N.B. Special On, libuses will be al ~sge. ready at the Onehunga Wharf for the accol _JR®j dation of passengers ai'riving by the di r *©.£= steamers and other vessels.



GREYHOUND HOTEL, corner ot QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. AUCKLAND. MICHAELCORWRAfI, PROPRIETOR, IN returning thanks to his friends, visitors, and the pubUc generaUy for their past sup port, begs leave to draw attention to the extensive IMPROVEMENTS recently effected in the premises by the hands of the most experienced designers and decorators in Auckland, which have rendered this well-known Hotel FAR SUPERIOR to any other in this city, and equal to the best of the far-famed Hotels of Melbourne and BaUarat. THE BAR Has been fitted up in a gorgeous manner, and in size and convenience is unrivaUed; and visitors calUng there will find themselves, aa heretofore, waited upon with the utmost civility and attention, and will he suppUed with articles of the best and choicest quahties and descriptions. N.B.—Hot Water always in Rbadin_m_. THE PARLOURS AND BEDROOMS Require only to 'r visited to be appreciated; and M. C. can appeal with confidence to the testimony of previous visitors, who TriU bear him out in asserting that the arrangement* cannot be exceUed. THE BILLIARD-ROOM AND THE ADJACENT BAR Are fitted up with the best Tables and the most approved appUances, and are undet? skilful management, which haa always afforded satisfaction. ;''.". M. C. trusts by a continuance of attention and civUity, combined with care in supplying none but First-class Goods, to merit an in crease in the favours hitherto liberally bestowed on him, and hopes, that the GREYHOUND HOTEL May be recognised as THE FIRST HOUSE IN AUCKLAND* To which pre-eminence it shall be his en deavour to raise it. MOURNING. J. M. M OLACHLAN 214, QUEEN-STREET, (Near Theater Rotai), HAS now FOR SALE at PRICES MUCH BELOW the regular figure, for CASH, a Splendid Assortment of jWtournmg <&oofcs, BOUGHT CHEAP AT AUCTION. Black Silk, 3s. lid., -worth ss. Black French Merino, 2s.- 6d.; worthftkK / Black Crap. Cloth, 25., worth;3s. . \ Black Cqburg, Is., worth Is. 6d. •,.,-,- Black Alpaca Lustre, Is., worth Is. 6d. Black Crape, an assortment "\ Black Crape Trimmings, ditto fb g Black Crape Bonnets, ditto A \\>A Black Crape Falls, ditto J Black Josephine Kid. Gloves, 3s. 6d. . "Colored Kid ditto, stitched, Is.Hid. And every other article necessary for a complete Mourning Outfit. N.B.—Mourning orders made up on the premises, at the Shortest notici, J. HOWDEN, ■, WATCHMAKER, &c, QUEEN-STREET, HAS just received per s.s ' Hero' a magnifi cent assortment of WATCHES AND JEWELLERY of every description and make. . The Advertiser specially, draws attention to the New VISIBLE ESCAPEMENT WATOH,,' requiring no key to either wind up or let the hands : price, £4 10s. -.. A fine selection of Silver Watches, suitable for Youths, from 50s. upwards. _ . The latest designs in Brooches Earnnge, , and Nic'-'-Nacks. _•,■--'*"-',. £ Every , iription of Watches, JeweUery and sir 31 Machinery Repaired on the Premises- : -' i] »-; .J ■"' ,;..;, HOW D E X , JEWELLER, Ac, 86, ~~ EN-STBEET, AUCKLAND.