THE EVENING STAR, APRIL 29, 1871.



QAN JFEANCISCO l||||il|2^> AND OVERLAND TO B^mmaaGma England. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS, UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF ADELAIDE,' 1,550 tons, will leave Sydney for San Francisco, calling at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION, connecting with the 'CITY OF ADELAIDE' at FIJI, will leave AUCKLAND, on the 3rd JUNE, AT NOON, and every 28th day succeeding this date. For full particulars.qf .the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS. Agent. ,-fc,^ "OEG-ULAE STEAM §4s^g|?S_- X\l COMMUNICATION WITH nOTVllffi****^* S YDNKY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI. (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies ■ by the A.S.N. Co.'siteamers.; The A.S.N. Co.'s s.s. 'JAMES PAI^RSON,' F. Moore, Commander., will leave AUCKLAND for SYDNEY, on or about the 4th May. AUCKLAND to FIJI in May. For freight or passage apply to jjjgyjg - - '•'.-■ - Agent. -cj. QAN FEANCISCO, ANI> OVERLAND TO THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AMD AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE. Under Contract with the New Zeaxand Government. The first vessel of this line will b» dispatched as under, the «N E V A DA,' 3,1-4r6 Tons Register, J. H. BtETHEN, Esq., Com mander, leaving San Francisco on Bth April, will arrive at Auckland on or about the 3rd May; Well ington, the 7th ; Lyttelton the Bth; and Port Chal mers the 9th. On her return voyage she will leave Port Chalmers j on the 13th May; Lyttelton the 14th ; Wellington the 15th, and Auckland the 19th, for San Francisco, calling at Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. ,-la THIOE WELLINGTON, gyb&jglls^JE} LYTTELTON, & OTAGO. i______hl__ii Carrying the English Mail. The Splendid Steamship , •NEVADA' will be dispatched from Auckland, on or about WEDNESDAY; 3rd May. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON Jc MACFARLANE.



iTK-_k_ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES. ISI-i TIME TABLE. The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWN ' Will sail as under:— •■ •. From Auckland. j Monday, Ist May, at 11 o'clock morning Tuesday, 2nd May, at 11 o'clock morning Wednesday, 3rd May, at 11.30 o'clock morning Thursday, 4th May, at 12 o'clock noon Friday, sth May, at 1 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown. Monday, Ist May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 2nd May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 3rd May, at 4.30 o'clock afte mow Thursday, 4th May, at 5 o'clock afternor _n Friday, sth May, at 5.30 o'clock afterno-oa J. S. MACFARI,ANH, Agent, j dSfeifcv IST ° 1— Xc E-' mmmmm «eoyal Alfred,' is LAID UP for a few days to 'Clean and Paint. EDGAR, w. WALKER, Agent. JpQE WANGAREI. The p.s. 'DUKE OP EDINBURGH', -x 3 will leave on MONDAY next, May Ist, at 5 p.m. EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. "=^ghL XjiOß HOBAET TOWN. JjffimM^' Tke Regular Trader -^*Wa\W&o 'BELLA MARY,' Captain G. McArthur, wiU sail as above THIS DAY (Saturday), 29th inst. IfiFor Freight or Passage apply to STONE BROTHERS, Queen-street. T7l O B KAIPAEA /Y&S^IV JU (DELrvERiNO Cargo at all Jjs_wMC__p Stations on the Wairoa). rjrjjg Brigahtine 'EMMA JANE,* Captain Smith, will sail on MONDAY NEXT. : M. NICCOL, • Agent. , Custom-house-street, Auckland, April 28,1871. ■ « ,=^l TjiOE HOKIANGfA. J^j2r» The Clipper Schooner 'HERALD,' on THURSDAY NEXT, May 4th. For freight, _c, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. j MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! 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 Sir. Watehs', Confec tioner, and at E. H. Pebcx's, Wholesale and Retail Pastry Cook and Muffin Baker, Upper High-street, between Wellesley-street and Victoria-street. igg^Wanted, a few good smart clean Lads. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STHEET. Opposite Me. Hobbs', Draper. NOW LANDING-, EX ' CADU* OEUS,' FROM LONDON. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, 500 bags, each 1 cwt., of Fine Salt 500 bags, each 1 cwt., of Coarse Salt 300 cases Hennessey's Pale Brandy 90 q.r. -casks ditto ditto ditto 50 qr.-casks Rum, R. W. P. it Co., 34 o.p. 20 qr.-casks Rum. Lownde's, 34 o.p. v.,::bes and daldy. April i, 1871.



1 "I' CASES of French MERINOS, in all j ar d,ar andcolors 'ju3t °pened 'lßsid _ J-COSGRAVE AND CO. O' CASES of Ladies' Black Cloth JACKETS «J just opened per ' Caducous.' _______ J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 5 CASES of Superior WINCEYS, at 7£d per yard. J- COSGRAVE AND CO. 3 CASES of Brocaded EPINGLINE, the dress of the season, at J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 6 CASES of Ladies' and Children's Water proof MANTLES and COSTUMES, from ss. 9d. I J. COSGRAVE AND CO. £ CASES of Plain and Brocaded POPLINS, *J in all shades and colors. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. -I <) BALES of BLANKETS, to be sold L/Q cheap to suit the times, from 7s lid. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 A A DOZEN of Men's Crimean SHIRTS, .-Ly If Large Size, 2s 6d each, a great bar gam. ° j J. COSGRAVE AND CO. ;i A CASES of Gentlemen's HATS, in all x 1/ the new shapes. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 t-y CASES of DRAPERY and Men's 10 k CLOTHING, opened this week, at J. COSGRAVE AND CO. FA PIECES of WATERPROOF CLOAK *J\J ING, two yards wide, at 2s. lid. per yard. J^COSGRAVE & CO. ry CASES of LADIES' VELVETEEN I JACKETS, exquisitely trimmed, from s . lid. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 2 CASES of SATIN DRESS CLOTHS, beautifully finished. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 3 OASES of BLACK SILKS, just opened, per ' Oaduceus,' from 3s. 6d. per yard. . J. COSGRAVE & CO. 3 CASES of BLAGE.SILK. VELVET MANTLES, richly 'trimmed, London make, the newest fashion; _J. COSGRAVE &, CO. 6 OASES 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 JACKETS, in all sizes. J. COSGRAVE & CO. ry CASES of WINCEY and CLOTH I SKIRTS, richly trimmed, from 6s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. THE above favourite Hotel has been en tirely remodelled and enlarged at consi derable expense, and visitors to Auckland will find in it a want much desired, viz., that of a FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL HOTEL. The BILLIARD ROOM, which is the finest in New Zealand, is fitted up with Allcock'a and Burroughs and Watt's best tables. PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on the premises. Night Porter in attendance. N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. W. WOOLLSY. March 14,1871.



IVTEW WTNTEE DEAPEET AND -L^ CLOTHING. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS AND CO. Beg respectfully to invite their customers and town ThZ« „T?i tr7 I^l 1?,. t0 Purchase their Winter ureas at their Establishment, where they may confi -3 "l3Z?V e.ceivinS the very best article at the lowest possible living profit. ™„Tlle^ ol lowin. g ',from an almost endless variety, ar worthy of special notice :— Black Silk Velvets, Blask Velveteen Black Dress Silks, Fancy Dress Goods Waterproof and other Clothings Jackets in Waterproof Black Cloth, Melton, etc. unuoren s Jackets in various materials a ur Dress and Cloak, Trimmings, Ladies' Clouds, etc. Several Novelties in Fancy Wove Goods • Dress Winceys, Plain and Fancy bkirts Sheetings, Stays, Hosiery, and Gloves Uie Manchester department is well supplied with Counterpanes, Sheetings, and .Towellings Jb lannels and Blankets very cheap -. Mens, 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. „3- B- _ *_? Co- desire to assure the public of their continued adherence to their old principles of fair n^ g'? dCO, n nfldentl? rappealtotheirlong Past ex- FuTure CcoL n fia Vence yearsJ aS * SUfHcient «*«•»* ft* ecutedl~ C°Untry °rderS promPtly and carefully ex- Observe the address :— R. E. SHALDERS AND CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET PUBLIC NOTICE. TJB. HILL respectfully intimates to his . friends and the public in general that he has commenced business as SHARE, HOUSE, ESTATE, AND LAND JBROJKER, close to the Junction of ."West Queen and Qtjeen btreets, AUCKLAND. Parties wishing to dispose of Mining, Bank, Insurance, Gas, or other Shares, or 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. H.s study in every transac tion to gain the confidence of his patrons, and thus create a mutual benofit. 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, it is earnestly requested that in cases where he is not able to do so, that the infor mation forwarded may be reliable. N.JB.—Money Lent for parties on the best securities, with no charge to the lenders. Auckland, April 24, 1871. SMITH & HIGGINS, MILOR S, Bottom of Wyndham-street, opposite S. and J. R. Vaile's. TRY OUR GUINEA TROUSERS, made to Measure (any style). An assortment of fifty different Tweeds to choose fi'om. Gentlemen from the country leaving their orders at 10 a.m. will get their goods at 4, p.m. the same day. Trousers and Vest £1 10 0 Coat, Trousers, and Test ... £3 0 0 A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.-For Sale a . GROCERY BUSINESS, with good cash trade; 2 tp<iv« Wc?. ren t low; suit small capitalist.—!.. Williams, junction of Pitt-street and Vincent-street, 2 to 4 p.m.



HAY _ HOIETMAN announce that they, will forthwith * . . , » * '■ RETIRE JFROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return their thanks for the liberal support agcorded during the past seven years. ' FINAL SALE. . " _ H. & H. are determined to realize their entire ' fc^^ZJjSswUi© Stock without delay, and will do so at a great sacri- BJS^!?2a|§) fice to effect their object. P^ys ***__M___3«'' Tlle Stock is well known to be one of the most valu- £^!§!!'!;:'ltfl ■1 - ; ■•'.-• v abl°in tlle city > anil comprises a large selection of NEW GOODS for the present Season, all of which will ,» be MARKED DOWN during the week, and offered ' to the public for :;,,, • A FEW WEEKS ONLY, commencing THIS DAY (Saturday), the 22nd insi Balance of Stock, after .'theJSale wiH be sold at auction by MESSRS. 0. ARTHUR & SON. The LEASE of PREMISES, FITTINGS, &c., to be disposed of. HAY & HONEYMAN.



pEINCE OP WALES THEATEE. ■q t. T? n ™™the distinguished Patronage of H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G., VVJio has most graciously given Mr. Hoskins permis sion to use his august name. Enthusiastic Reception and Brilliant Success of the Celebrated Comedian, MR. HOSKINS AND MISS F. COLVILLE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, APRIL 29, 1871, Bulwer's great Play of ' RICHELIEU. Richelieu Mr. Hoskins. Julie de Montemar .. Miss Florence Colville. To conclude with the screaming Farce of i THE MAN ABOUT TOWN. On Monday, Sheridan's Burlesque of THE CRITIC ; Or, A TRAGEDY REHEARSED. NOTICE.—The public are respectfully informed that all seats reserved at Messrs. Uptons' during the day for the Prince of Wales Theatre will be strictly kept for them. AUCKLAND G-EAMMAE ■XX. SCHOOL. Head Master .. .. Mr. Farquhar Mcßae Classical Master .. .. Rev. R. Kidd, L.L.D. English Master .. .. Mr. T. E. Wyatt Cemmercial Master.. .. Mr. J. N. Flower ' Junior Master .. .. Mr. J. Anderson The Grammar School will be OPENED in the Albert Barracks on MONDAY, May 1, IS7I. FARQUHAR McRAE. Head Master. A UCKLAND EOWING CLUB. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To be held in the Albert Barracks, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 10. JUDGE—Major Heaphy. REFEREES—J. M. Dargaville, Esq. ;D. B. Crmck shank, Esq. STARTER—John Copland, Esq. HANDICAPPERS—D. Oxley, Esq. ;M. W. Atkyns, Esq. ; G. Dunnet, Esq. COMMITTEE—Majer Heaphy, V.C.; J. M. Darga ville, Esq. ; D. B. Cruickshank, Esq. ; E. Isaasc, Esq. ; W. J. Hurst, Esq. ;P. A. Philips, Esq. ; Martin Sholl, Esq. ; J. Dacre, Esq. ;L. D. Nathan, Esq. ; E L. Bucholz, Esq. ; Dr. Hartmann, F. N. Russell, Esq ; H. Brett, Esq. ; E. L3wis, Esq ; W. G. Harri son, Esq. ; and the members of the Auckland Rowing Club. PROGRAMME. , I—l p.m. : Ladies' Purse, Maiden Flat Race, 100 yards ; prize, £2 ; entrance, 2s 6d 2--1.15 : Boys under 15, Flat Race, 150 yards ; prize, £1; entrance, Is. 3—1.30,: Auckland Rowing Club Champion Cup, Flat Race, 300 yards, amateurs only, handicap ; en trance, 2s Od. 4—1.45 : Walking Match, amateurs, handicap, 1 mile ; prize, £2 ; entrance, 2s 6d. 5—2 o'clock : Bicycle Race, all comers, 1 mile ; prize, £1 10s ; entrance, 2s 6d. 6—2.15 : Sack Race, 75 yards ; prize, £1; entrance, 2s 6d. 7—2.30 : Flat Race, Members of the Auckland Row ing Club only, handicap, 150 yards ; Ist prize, silver cup, presented by the Theatre Royal Company ; 2nd prize, silver scull, surmounted by laurel, presented by E. Isaacs, Esq. 8—2.45 : Flat Race, all comers, handicap, 1 mile ; prize, £3 ;. entrance, 2s 6d. 9—3 o'clock: Three-legged Race, 100 yards, prize, £S ; entrance, 2s 6d., 10—3.30 : Hurdle Race, amateurs, handicap, 300 yards, 8 hurdles, 3 feet ; entrance, 2s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1.- Competitors must declare their colours at the time of entry, and must compete in those colors or be disqualified. • 2. Competitors must contest in trousers or long drawers. 3. Any competitor wilfully jostling another wil! be' disqualified. 4. Protests must be made immediately after the race, and in the presence of the parties to whom they refer. 5. The referee's decision to be final. 6. Sacks to be painted. 7. Three to enter in each race or no race. Admission : One Shilling. Entries addressed to the honorary secretary, at the Club Room, Thames Hotel, will be received until 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, or personally on that evening from 7 to 9. ARTHUR H. NATHAN, , Honorary Secretary. T> AZA A R OMNIBUSES. Time Tabhe. Leave Auckland for Onehunga—B a.m. 10 a.ni., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland—B a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Mowick 'Buses.—For Auckland, at 8 a.m., and for Howick at 3 p.m. A night coach leaves Onehunga at 6.30 p.m.; from Auckland at 11.30 p.m., when steamer in harbour, otherwise at 8.30 p.m. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables; Horses Bought and Sold on Commis sion. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. H. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor, Queen-street.



Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. / HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, &c, AT MOUNT EDEN. The subscribers have been instructed by W. O'Callaghan, Esq., to sell at his residence, Mount Eden Road (adjoining that of J. Kelly, Esq.) on Wednesday next, 3rd May, at 11 o'clock, HIS Entire HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Pianoforte, by "Broad, wood," etc. Also, Povltry, Saddles, etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 4. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. HOUSES IN SOMERSET PLACE AND ONEHUNGA. The subscribers have received instructions to sell at the Land Mart, Port-street, on Thursday, 4th May, at 12 o'clock, LO T 18, of the Subdivision into Lots of Allotments 18, 19, and 20, of Section No. 54, City of Auckland, with the comfortable Six roomed House erected thereon, and having a frontage of 33 feet to Somerset Place, off Howe-street. Also, LOT No. 4, of the Subdivision of Allotments Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, of Section No. 19, VMlage of Onehunga, 50 feet frontage to Arthur-street, with the Cottage- thereon erected. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. • WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. TO TOBACCONISTS. S IOCK AND FIXTURES OF THE POST- J * OFFICE CIGAR DIVAN, SHORTLAND STREET. ' •'■ ■-.■'' L. D. NATHAN AND CO. Will sell by auction, on Wednesday, 3rd May, on tha premises, Shortland-street, opposite th« Post-office, THE STOCK AND FIXTURES OP THE POST-OFFICE CIGAR DIVAN, »"» ————O——i———»——-————_—i p— mmm CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING 'VJ COMPANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED until 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, May 2nd, wheß a DIVIDEND will be payable atj the Company's . office, Shortland-street. CHARLES TOTHILL, . Manager. Auckland, April 29, 1871. THAMES GOLD MINING- COM PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED until 12 o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd May, when a DIVIDEND of Two Pounds per Share will be pay able at the Company's office, Shortlahd-stieet. f . ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Secretary. Auckland, April 29,1871. '. PHKEHINATJ GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A Ninth CALL of sd. per Share has this day been made, payable at the office of the Company, on or before May "14th. W. C. HILL, Legal Manager. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW. HO ARE begs to inform the above , that he receives shipments by every .-„ steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS * and SHOES, JMANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER,. GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, JEigft-street, Auckland.