The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 416.]

AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



*?&#*> ■ NORTH SHOEB EEKRY. TIME TABLE OF THE PS 'ENTERPRISE No. I.' From Shore. From Auckland. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 845 „ 9.5 9-30 „ 10 .0 10.30 „ 11.0 " H-80 „ 12.0 noon 12.45 p.m. 1.10 p.m. 1-30 „ 2.0 ~ 2.80 „ 3.0 3-30 „ 4.1 0 ; f-30 „ 5.10 , 6-30 „ 6.0 ;; On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore ia at 9.30 a.m.; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. -A *^J& fgA. ..*'\X-3'ri.'' .i.?z7zi The Steam Launch 'Tjl A I R T. ' OPEN TO CHARTER, BY THE DAY OR NIGHT. Apply to Mr. J. W. Pearse, on board. Correspondence or Telegrams, if left at tho Evening Star Office, will receive prompt Attention. Aia Dispatch Boat, her speed is unequalled. Terms:—£3 per day, or £15 per week. Special arrangements made for a longer period.



NEIL CAMPBELL Tailor and Clothier, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKRT RESERVE. "OEGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he has received a large assort ment {if WINTER GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition.



£5 0 0 REWARD. Welleslet-stbeet, a few doohs above Dyson's, THE AMERICAN EESTAUEANT. SOUP, Joints, Vegetables, Pudding or Pastry, charge 6d ; Tea or Coffee, with Bread and Butter, 3d; Soup, with Bread, 3d. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. LEWIS KELLY. NOTICE. •'-*-• NIGHTMAN. A. FLETCHER ' T>EGS to inforn the Public that, he is / _D prepared, on she shortest notice, to ) Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen-street ; Mr. Everson. Cale donian Hotel, Symonds-street. FRENCH DRESS SHIRT MANU FACTORY. CD E L'EAU, MpUNT-STBEJST, , 7 doors from the Globe Hotel, Corner of Mount and Wakefield-streets.



"VTEW WINTER DRAPERY AND •L-l CLOTHING. QtTEEN-STREET HOUSE. ' -R. B. SHALDERS AND CO. and^coZrv fW- p iDr ite their customers and town DmmK& b K»^to purchase tjieir Winter dentlV rely L .>-Shm^ nt where they m W co»fi loSp^i^lf^K6 beSt artiClC at the wo^hVofsSl no«ce?- alm°St emUeSS Varle*' ar Velvets, BlaA Velveteen Mack Dress Silks, Fancy Dress Goods Waterproof and other Clothings S» \ n Waterproof Black Cloth, Melton, etc. Children s Jackets in various materials *ur Dress and Cloak, Trimmings, Ladies' Clovds, etc. Several Novelties in Fancy Wove Goods £32? Winceys, Plain and Fancy &Klrts Sheetings, Stays, Hosiery, and Gloves me Manchester department is well supplied with counterpanes, Sheetings, and Towellings Flannels and Blankets very cheap Men s, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, in Suits Coats, Vests, and Trousers Shirts -in Crimean, Melton, Cotton, Twill, etc. Hosiery, Inverness Capes Waterproof and Overcoats, Ties. Collars Under Wear, Hats, Caps, etc. on?«™3 *nA Co' desire t0 asßUre the Public of their continued adherence to their old principles of fair dealing, and confidently appeal to their long past ex- F«tt^L D fl 0d WenL yearS, " * S"ffio,ent ecuted'- C°Untry °rderS prom Ptly and carefully ex- Observe the <*lddfi*sg&» "■■ tOO£__ » R. B. SHALDERS A|ND CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET 2



ALL WHO DESIRE Q.ENERAL GEOCEKIES Of the best quality, at the lowest price, should call at THE JUNCTION STORE, 262, QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. In consequence of the present depression, the proprietors of the People's Tea Warehouse, have re solved to supply as under, for cash — Best Oatmeal, 3d. lb. Soap, from 7d. per Bar Best Rice, BJI lb. .Salad Oil, 9d. per bottle Sugar, from sd. lb. Matches, 9d. per dozen Mould Candles, s£d. lb. Blue, Is. per lb. Starch, 6d. lb. Sperm, F. W., Is. per lb. Tobacco, 4d. per cake, or 3s. lOd. p«r lb., and other articles too numerous to mention. COFFEE GROUND ON THE PREMISES, and packed in air-tight canisters, from 1 lb. upwards at Is. 4d. lb. TEAS FOE THE MILLION. Good Useful Tea, Is. Cd- No. 3 Rich Pekoe, full !»• _ m flavoured. 3«. lb. No. 1 Congou Tea, 2s: lb. No. 4. fln<st quality, 3s. No. 2 Fine Taa, 2s 6d. lb. 6d. lb. F. and Co. never had a better selection of first-class Teas, imported expressly for their retail trade, which will give satisfaction in price and quality to all who favour them with their orders. 2d. per lb. discount on the «lbs. of No. 2 Tea, and 3d. per lb. on the 61bs of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. Flouh and Bran at Mill Prices. Quality of all articles guaranteed. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered.'' Remember the Address— PEENCH & C 0., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-gTHEET, AUCKLAND, CORNER OF WAKEFIEIiP-STREET. Established 1860.



PUBLIC NOTICE. TB. HILL respectfully intimates to his . friends and the public in general that he has commenced business as SHARE, HOUSE, ESTATE, AND LAND BROKER, close to the Junction oe West Quekn and Queen btbeets, Auckland. Parties wishing to dispose of Mining, Bank, Insurance, Gas, or other Shares, cr to Pur chase or Let Houses, Farms, Building Allot ments, &c, &c., may rely on their interests being carefully and judiciously attended to, as it will be T. B. JJ.'s study in every transac tion to gain the confidence of his patrons, and thus create a mutual benefit. All properties placed in his hands, either for Sale or to be Let, will be personally': inspected by him, where practicable; and, to prevent disappoint ment» J* i» earnestly requested that in cases where he is not able to do ao, that the infor mation forwarded may be reliable. N.B.—Money Lent for parties on the best securities, with no charge to the lenders. Auckland, April 24,1871,



READY-MADE CLOTHING. W. RATTRAY TTAS OPENED DURING THE PAST WEEK A Very Large and Choice Lot of Men's Paget Coats Men's Duke of Edinburgh Coats Men's Chesterfield Overcoats Men's Real Macintosh Coats Men's Inverness Capes Also *j A Splendid Lot of J MEN'S TROUSERS AND VESTS. V These and all Goods recently to hand are marked at THE GENUINE CHEAP SALE PRICES.



W. RATTRAY, NEW ZEALAND ,HOUSE, 24 & 26, Shortland-street. MUEEINS ! MUEFINS ! MUFFINS ! EH. PERCY has much pleasure in • informing his friends and the public generally that he has commenced the Muffin Season, and trusts that by strict attention to business, civility, and a superior article, to merit a continuance of past favors. Remem ber his are the only English Muffin and Crumpet made in Auckland. N.B.—-To be had at Mr. Waters', Confec tioner, aud at E. H. Pehcx's, Wholesale and Eetail Pastry Cook and Muffin Baker, Upper High-street, between Wellesley-street and ictoria-street. ljg~vraated, a few good smart clean Lads.



CEOWM" DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PUEE WHISKEY, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid. Also FINE PALE BRANDY, at 15s. per proof gallon, duty paid. Can be obtained, in quantities of two gal lons and upwards, at the Store, High-street. Terms—Cash on delivery. Kegs charged for until returned. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. YOCJNO MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OF LECT JRES. The Committee of the above Association have great pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec tures :— - May 26: Mr. W. L. Bees— 'Siege of Paris." June 2: Rev. J. J. Lewis—" The Present Age, its Traits and Tendencies." June 30 : Mr. Barton—"Some of the Larger Forms of Fossil Fauna" (with pictorial illustra tions). July 7 : Eev. Jas. Cosh, M. A.—" The Mutual Kelatlons of Heathenism, Civilization, and Chris tianity." July 28: Mr. G. M. Keed, B.A.—" Colonial Charac teriatics." August 4: Bey. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). August 25 : Eev. E. IST. BifiEE, M.A. —"Modern . Scepticism." September 1: Eev. C. W. Bigg-" Ancient Britain, c . v o2 Beligion, and Customs." September 2, : Key. Warlow Davies, M.A.— _~,-., "Love, Courtship, and Marriage." Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, E. B. Shalders, the Librarian at the Booms of the Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures wiU commence at 7.30 o'clock Admission to single Lecture, Cd. each person. J^* o t r, .'■';" o"■ c. CUBE, BED QUEEN, AND CENTEAL ITALY G.M. COS. (REGISTERED). a JPV - J' F E'f? ?05 r'/ UK" is authorised to act as my Agent in Auckland for the above companies at the branch office, corner of West Queen-street. "DAVID PHILP, ©rabamstown, May 1,1871. L<*al Man*gW"



EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS . IN THE BUSINESS PREMISES* I HE GREAT SALE OF $ TO C X (To avoid the expense of further removal) WILL COMMENCE THIS DAT. TjlOR convenience of sale, and to effect a speedy clearance, the STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOFS' CLOTHING Has been REMOVED to premises IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE NATIONAL MART, And the Stock of Millinery, Mantles, Under clothing, &0., has been brought on to the ground floor. Particulars in future issues. S. & J. R VAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OP QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS.



R. WILLIAMS, GENERAL AGENT, WEST QUEEN STREET, (One Dpoit ebom Queen-street, Auckland.) R. WILLIAMS "VTOTIFIES that he has opened the above JJN Office for General Agency Business, and he will be prepared to conduct cheaply and well, the following departments :— House Letting and Rent Collecting.—The latter on a very small weekly charge. Debt Collecting.—Tradesmen intrusting R. Williams with their accounts may rely that noj incivility will be used to customers, and all monies will be handed over upon receipt. Employment Agency.—Every attention will be paid to this department, and employers and employees may rely that no trouble will be spared to secure their wishes. SHARES BOT3GHT AND SOLD. General Commission Aoencs-. OCCIDENT A L HOT EL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from niue o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcook & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. • , J. HIGHLEY, SH A R E B R O X E R, QtfEEN-STREET. J— — ; ■ DRAT & MILLEE, SH A R E BROKERS, &(.., VULCA :•:__.-... i. ■,



17 °t S? S of ?*>*&, MERINOS, in all peryarttr °lol' S 'JUSfc °Pened' ls s *d __________J 1 COSGRAyE AND CO. 3 CASES of Ladies' Elack Cloth JACKET S just opened per ' Caducous.' J L COSGRAVE AND CO. X OASES of Superior" WINCEYS, at 7i-d »v ' per-yard*.'— * __________ CO. Q CASES of Brocaded EPINGLINE, the V dress of the season, at _________J I COSGRAYE AND CO.. /? CASES of Ladies' and Children's Water 0 COSTUMES tm __ J-COSGRAVE AND CO. C CASES of Plain and Brocaded POPLINS " in all shades and colors. ' : J. COSGRAYE AND CO. "(0 BALES of _ BLANKETS, to be sold ±/J cheap to surf the times, from 7s lid ____^ COSGRAYE AND CO. 100 *^ EN of Bfe^Bto^Tn SHIRTS; ii/ r Large Slze ' 2s 6dS a great bar , J-COSGBAfE AND CO. 1 A CASES of Gentlemen's HATS, in all -*■ v the new shapes. __ J. COSGRAYE AND CO. IK7 OABES of J)RAPERY and MeS ±0 l CLOTHING, opened this week, at J- COSGRAYE AND CO. Pt^S E3 of WATERPROOF OLOAK tI\J INO, two yards wide, at 2s. lid. per yard. r ■ J. COSGRAYE & CO. 7 °tSS™^ LADIES' VELVETEEN 6 lidS' exq»isitely trimmed, from J. COSGRAYE & CO. 9 CASES of SATIN DRESS CLOTHS, /J beautifully finished. J. COSGRAVE & dfo. q CASES of BLACK SILKS, just opened, O per Caduceus,' from 3s. 6d. per yard J. COSGRAVE & CO. O CASES of BLACK SILK VELVET fy MANTLES, richly trimmed, London make, the newest fashion. ._■ _ . J. COSGRAVE & CO. 6 CASES of MILLINERY BONNETS, the newest and latest style. , J. COSGRAVE &CO. 8 CASES of LADIES' TRIMMED HATS ' J. COSGRAVE & CO. Q CASES of CHILDREN'S CLOTH, O VELVETEEN, and WATERPROOF I JACKETS, in all sizes. J. COSGRAVE &CO. »y CASES of WINCEY and CLOTH I SKIRTS, richly trimmed, from 6s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO



BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS BOTAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH HIS EXCELLENCY SIR G. F. BO WEN AND THE EARL OF PEMBROKE. "D H. B A R T L E T T, PHOTOGRAPHER, COBNER OF QUEEN AND WELLES LEY-STREETS, A V C X LAj'N p. ROYAL MAIL IOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET WEST THE above favourite Hotel has been en tirely lemodelled.and enlarged at consi derable expense, and visitors to Aucklaud will find in it a want much desired, viz., that of a FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL HOTEL. The BTLLIARD ROOM, which is the finest m New Zealand, is fitted up with Allcock's and Burroughs and Watt's best tables. PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on the premises. . ... , , .' Night Porter in attendance. N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. WfWOOLLEY March 14,1871,



QUEEN-STREET WHARF. K. MOORE, WINE. SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. THE PUBLIC AND"SHIPPING SUP PLIED WITH WINES AND SPIRITS OF FIRST QUALITY. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Ton* Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Cura<;oa * Maraschino <~.-, Cherry Cordial '~/'. Cherry Brandy '.',.. Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock. Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, lis per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon; in botttle, 9i 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds. and qr.-casks. R. M. has on sale a small.quautity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. AUCKLAND CEMETERY AND GENE. RAL STONE WORKS. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, having resumed the trade, is prepared to execute orders for every kind of STONE WORK. Design* and prices forwarded to the countiy and ad joining provinces on application. Address:— ■'".■'■ -/■■ AUCKLAND STONE WORKS, Corner of Victoria and Barrack-streets. LOCALINDUSTEY. WILLIAMS'S BLACKING. CHARLES WILLIAMS BEGS to return his sincere thanks to those who have so liberally supported him in this new Auckland w anufacture. Having now completed machinery for the manufacture of Ivory ■'Black, C. W. will be able to make a truly superior article in any quantity, and'at reasonable rates. Merchants, storekeepers, and bthers are most respectfully solicited to give this blacking a trial, which will not fail to give every satisfaction. All orders will be promptly attended to. Ivory Black or Animal Charcoal, of superior quality, on sale in any quantity at Williams's Blacking Factory Elliott and Wellesley-street, Auckland. DR. C. F. FISCHER'S HOMOEOPATHIC INSTITUTE.



MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS, HAVING succeeded Dr. C. F. Fischeb in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Mo'rhing, from 9 till 1; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN II 0 W E L L, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. Opposite Me. Hosbs', Draper.. SMITH & HIGGINS TAILOBS, Bottom of Wyndhatu-street, opposite S. and , ( J. R. Vaile's. mRY OUR GUINEA TROUSERS, made i to Measure (any 6tyle)i An assortment of fifty different Tweeds to choose from. .... . ■■ ■■ ■ , Gentlemen from the country leaving their orders at 10a.miwill get their goods at 4p.m. [he 6ame day. , • ■"'■ . » . , Trousers and Vest £1 10 0 Coat Trousers, and Vest ... £_ q q