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JTK>^ a.AN FRANCISCO ifSMglS^ AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS, UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOIT&WEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. Clhe 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 of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS. Agent. fV_A^ TTIOR SYDNEY AND ,;^^^^^N. JD MELBOURNE. United States, New Zealand. ..and Australia Steamship Line. ' The Magnificent Mail Steamship 'NEBRASKA,' 2140 tons register, due at Auckland the 30th instant, will leave for the above Ports 12 hours after arrival from Honolulu, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. jTK^v TT°^OLVLTJ, SAN -tl FRANCISCO, AND OVER- TO ENGLAND.. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA STEAMSHIP LINE; Hhdjeie Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. 'The magnificent steamship 'NEBRASKA,' '23,14.6 Tons Register, G. Wakeman, Esq., Com mander, will be despatched from Auckland, for Honolulu and San Francisco, on FRIDAY, the 10th .June, 1871. For freight, passage, and all particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. .Jskdb^ TjlOE WANG-AEEI '«^^™^™"B The p.s. «DUKE OF EDINBURGH' will leave as under :— From Auckland for Wanqarei. Monday, 29th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Monday, sth June, 7 o'clock evening Monday, 12th June, 2 o'clock afternoon Monday, 19th June, 7 o'clock evening Monday, 26th June, 12 o'clock noon. From Wangarei for Auckland. Tuesday, 30th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 6th June, 9 o'clock evening . Wednesday, 14th June, 5 o'clock morning Tuesday, 20th June, 10 o'clock evening Tuesday, 27th June, VI o'clock midnight. Calling at Omaha every trip six hours after leaving Wangarei for Auckland. EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. -=^. TpOE SYDNEY DIRECT. Jm\ CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader 'KATE' Will sail on or about THURSDAY, Ist June. For freight for passage, apply to HENDERSONcAND MACFARLANE. I



i3f>Jv T?OB SYDNEY AND apJ^^O^N. J- MELBOURNE. The Magnificent s.s. 'HERO,' Captain Logan, will leave the Queen-street Wharf as above on WEDNESDAY next, the 31st inst., at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents, Auckland: Or, R. S. LEDGER, Agent, Grahamstown, Thames. High-street, Auckland, May 27, 1871. ->-b3b-^ ISTOTICE TO CON '^^^n^N. -^ SIGNBKS PER S.S. 'HERO.' .„ _ A Sight Entry to clear tlm steamer will be passed nt the Customhouse on MONDAY MORNING, at ten a.m. ORUICKSHANK, SMART AND CO., Agents.pj Auckland, May 27th, IS7I. •i\4 Tj. OR WANGANUI Vf\!(^o\^ -^ DIRECT. 'ST. XI L D A,' Captain J. Flowerday, will leave the Wharf, One hunga, as above, on WEDNESDAY MORNING. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED ISUCKLAND, Auckland; Or ALFRED BARNES, Onehunga, Agents. gjuh^. TT 0E NAPIER. ' STAR OF THE SOUTH,' Capt. Holmes, will leave as above on TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 30. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. i-K^ QTEAM BETWEEN O AUCKLAND AND THAMES. .« ROYAL ALFRED ' will sail as under :— \ From Auckland to Grahamstown. Saturday, 27th May, at 5J o'clock afternoon. Monday, 29th May, at 0,(3 clock evening. From Grahamstown to Auckland, Monday, 29th May, at II o'clock morning. EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. iTVsJk CJTEATVI TO THE O THAMES. Ms_3M_M3!m TI M E TAI. LE. The p.st, ' ' GOLDEN CROWN • Will sail as under ;— From Auckland. Monday, 29th May, at 11 o'clock morning Tuesday, 30th May, at 11 o'clock morning Wednesday, 31st May; at 11.30 o'clock morning From Tararu. Saturday, 27th May, at 3.80 o'clock afternoon Monday, 29th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown. Tuesday, 30th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 31st May, at 4 o'clock afternoon. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. wK*^ xno«© taltranga, 'Jsk*?!StZS^ J- NAPIER, W ELLIN G -IrfWß^rp*> TO N, LYTTE LTO N, AND . , (Carrying the Inward English MaU, &c.) The s.s. « LORD ASHLEY' will leave for the above ports immediately after the arrival of the 'Nebraska' from Honolulu, due on May 30. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. -sCHtlk TT 108 FREIGHT OE >M^|V JD charter. Tt_T^t_rw.i "^le Clipper Barque 'FREE TRADER,' Apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Third General MEETING of the Shareholders of wiU be held in the Company's Office, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., to receive the Report and Balance Sheet for the year ending the 30th ultimo: to Elect two Directors in place of Messrs. C. J. Stone and J. T. Mackelvie, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election: to Elect two Auditors for the current year; and for the transaction of any other business that may be brought forward. By order* of the Board of Directors. J. A. GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street, Auckland, May 19,1871.



g &J. R. VAILE'S Stock of Men's and Boy's Clothing is Re moved for sale to the shop next to Mr. "Wayte's and imme opposite the National Mart. Set J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. Scoured Winceys, 7kl per yard. ft & Ji>?', VAILE'S Great Sale! _ Klc> l Broche Lustres, 7-kl per yard. Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. KJ. French Merinoes, all colors, Superior qualities. Is Cd per yard. S& J. R. VAILErSGreat Sale. . French Repps, Poplins, Silks, and other Superior class Dresses, at half the usual prices. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. ' . Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, 14s 9d, usual price, 30s. Qt &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. O. Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new and fashionable stvlcs, reduced from 27s (id to 10s (id. Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. KJ. Waterproof Tweed, GO inches wide, 3s (id per yard. Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. O. 40-inch Fancy Skirting, Is 3d per yard. ' Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. (O. Handsomely Frilled and Braided Skirts, Cs 9d. Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. KJ. Ladies' Stays, at half English cost. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. ', . Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, at cost price. S& J. R VAILE'S Great Sale. , TrimmecLßonnets and Hats, at less than English cost. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Fur Muffs, Ties, etc., at half price. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Wool Ties, 4d each; Collarets, Cd each; other Goods in proportion. S& ,T. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Welsh Flannels, warranted all wool, stout, and 26 inches wide, only lOjfd per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Wet Wove Calico, stout make, full 33 inches wide, 4jd _ per yard. Q & J. R. VAILED GREAT SALE, O. NATIONAL MART, Cobnee of Queen, and Wyndham- streets. STATEMENT OP THE ASSETS kJ AND LIABILITIES OF THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK ON THE 31st DECEMBER, 1870. ASSETS. £ s. d. Invested on Mortgage 20,114 5 Invested on Treasury Bills .. .. s'ooo 0 0 Interest due on Mortgage 'C 59 17 1 Bank Premises , .. 2,000 0 0 Cash on hand 5,251 17 10 £33,020 0 4 Balance in favor of Bank £(i,OG3 17 9 J-lABTLII'IES. £ s. d. Amount due 1,095 depositors .. .. 26,962 2 7 Balance , 0'.0G3 17 9 £33,020 0 4 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEARS ISG9 AND IS7O. Number of Depositors—lßo9, ,1,005; IS7O, 1,095: increase, 30. Amount to credit of Depositors—lSo9, £23 741 6s ; 1870, £26,902 2s 7d ; increase, .€3,220 16s 7d. ' Amount of interest' paid depositors during 1870, at'the rate of 5 per cent, per annum—£l,o27 4s 7d. WM. RATTRAY, Vice-President. Houbs of Attendance. MONDAY- From 12 to 2 o'clock. THURSDAY—From 12 to 2 o'clock SATURDAY—From 2 to 0 o'clock. HOUSES AT. D SHOPS ON a Comer Allotment in Grahamstown, EOR SALE, or to be exchanged for Scrip.—Apply to T. B. Hili, Sharebroker. Auckland, or, Messrs. Spencer and Co., Chemists, Grahamstown.. FJUND— A CHEQUE drawn by Thomas Bkown.—The owner can have it on application at the Star office, and payinc expenses. ... LOST— A Piece of GREENSTONE, be tween 10 and 12 o'clock To-day.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at the Star Office. . MONEY to Lend on Mining Shares — Ap ply to H. V. Stevens, Sharebroker, Queen-street.



"YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN J- ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OF LECT JRES. ..J™.,sT miUe° °r.™ ftbove Association have great tln-e..:- am0"11C1^ tho following series of Lee- June 2.- Rev. J. J. Lewis- "The Present Age, its 1 raits and Tendencies." ' ' June 30 :Mr Babton -"Some of the Larger Forms of Fossil Fauna" (with pictorial illustra tions). July 7 : Rev. Jas Cosh, M. A.-" Tlie Mutual Relations of Heathenism, Civilization, and Chris tianity." July 2S: Mr. G. M. Reed, B. A.-" Colonial Oliarac tenstics." August 4 : Rev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised!. August 25 : Rev. E. N. Buee, M. A. — " Modern Scepticism." September 1 : Rev. C. W. Rigg-" Ancient Britain, ~ . , its Inhabitants, Religion, and Customs." September 29; Rev. Wajuow Daviem, M.A.— " Love, Courtship, and Marriage." .tickets for the course, 3s eacli (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wavte, Lpton, Turrell, R. B. Shalders, the Librarian at "the 1-.00M.S of tho Association, or any of the Oommilt.ee. liie Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission to single Lecture, Cd. each person. QEEDS DIRECT FROM THE kJ GROWERS, THE BEST MEANS. OF PRE VENTING DISA PPOINTMENT. feilfe. SUTTON & SONS* SUTTON'S EEA] , INt , EN<iJjA ' KDj HOME-GROWN SEEDS A first prize Are constantly packing their _/^'SKl>/- \ GENUINE HOME-GROWS. 6 l^llt"™^ SEEDS '£° aU parts of the civilised SILVER MEDAI, M PARIS, 1667. SUTTON'S GRASS' SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS AND CLIMATES. SUTTON'S HOME-GROWN FARM SEEDS. SUTTON'S HOME-GROWN VEGETABLE SEEDS. SUTTON'S HOME-GROWN FLOWER S.EEDS. From A. K. Abnot, Esq., Masterdon, Wellington New Zealand. February 12,—"1 received a large collection of Garden Seeds from you, and it may be some slight satisfaction to you to know that they have given the greatest satisfaction. " It is, in my opinion, no ordinary testimonial to a seed merchant that he should despatch to a colony some 10,000 miles distant two or three hundred different kinds of vegetable seeds, which arrive in good condition, and, on being proved, are found to be of such first-rate, quality." Priced Descriptive Catalogues may be had on appli cation to SUTTON & SONS, or at the office of this paper All Goods delivered free to the ship's side at any English port. A reference or remittance required from unknown correspondents. SUTTON AND SONS, SEEDSMES TO THE QUEEN, READ IN G, ENGL AN D. BATH FREESTONE. THIS ' STOH E, from its durability, tho'" largo dimensions of blocks^obtainablo (the rock being very sound), and tho moderate cost at which it gsth lie worked, is now being largely used in Australia, "New Zealand, and other British Colonies. - IT HAS ALSO BEEK ADOPTED at Rio do Janeiro, for Public Buildings, Bridges, and other works connected with the Rio improvements ; also for tho Government Offices at Auckland, New Zealand. THE COST OF LABOR on it in London is as under: Per foot super., sawing, lid. ; plain work, 3d. ; plain circular, 4_d.; straight moulded, Bd. ; circular moulded, Is. ; plain- sunk, (id.; circular sunk, Sd. ; straight moulded sunk, Is. j circular moulded sunk, Is. id. THE MODERATE COST at which it can be supplied, its desirable color, regular quality, fineness oi' texture, and the small expense at which it is worked, render it an effective and economical Building material. TESTIMONIALS relative to the quality of the Stone, from tho most eminent Architects, Builders, and Contractors, and the prices at which it can be delivered alongside at any Port, will bo furnished on apx-lication. to Messrs. RANDELL & SAUNDERS, STONE QUARRIES, BATH. J^OTIOB OF EEMOVAJ, J. MACREADY, Watchmaker and Jeweller, begs „ ?F mhls numerous friends and the public ■ene rally, that he has REMOVED from Queen-street to tiie premises lately occupied by the New Zealand In surance Company, at the foot of Shortland-street and takes this opportunity of returning them his sin cere thanks for the liberal support they have accorded to him during the many years he has been in bu -" >iess and would remind them that he has still on hand a first-class seleclion of Gold and Silver Watches by the celebrated makers, Thos. Russell and Sons and also a choice quantity of Jewellery of all kinds ' Gold and Silver Watches of every description care fuUy repaired on the m—...- --.



EVENING STAR PUBLISHING OFFICE, QUEEN-STREET, NEXT SIB BIN'S CORNER. Advertisement received till 3 p.m. A GENTS FOR THE EVENING! STAR.. Mil. O. MAYS, North Sore. MR. GILMAN, PoaUOffiee, One.iiin.»a. MR. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket." MR. MIDDLETON, Stationer, Tobbaconist Farnell. rpilE "THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE "EVENING. STAR' Queen-street, (Next to Sibbins' Corner), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Reed & Tkett, Agents for Auckland. mHAMES GOLD MININa COM- -i- PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS remain CLOSED until WEDNESDAY, the 31st hist., at noon, when a DIVIDEND of FOUR POUNDS per Share will be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Secretary. Auckland, May 27, 1871. ALBERT-STREET CONGRE GATIONAL CHURCH. Minister : Warlow Davies, M. A., Topics of Discourse.-, May 28, (To-morrow) : Morning : " The Perils of Prosperity." Evening: "Enlightened Patriotism." Services to commence at the usual time. WANTED— A. Good General SERVANT. —Apply Old House ac Home, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. WANTED— A Respectable Tidy. NURSE GIRL.—For address, apply at the Stab Office. . • WANTED— A Respectable LAD, about 14 or 15, to make himself generally useful.—Apply at the Queensforry Hotel. WANTED -A Respectable GIRL about 15 years of age.—Apply to Mrs. War.' Bbanston, Grafton Road, WANTED— A First-class Moulder. Reference required.—Address "H.A.C.," Herald Office. WANTED- A,SMART ACTIVE LAD used to vvait iv a Hotel.—Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED— A good GENERAL SER VANT.—AppIy Office of this paper. WANTED —A Situation as HOUSE KEEPER ; can be well recommended. —Apply at the Evening- Stab office. WANTED -A first-class MACHINIST ; also, a good TAILOR at once.— Jas. Camp, Tailor, Queen-street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. WANTED KNOWN—That Comfortable Board and Residence can be procured at Bay-view House, Alten Road. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. WANTED KNOWN, that comfortable BOA D AND RESIDENCE can be procured at Mrs. Ellison's, Prospect House, Hobson-street, within two doors of St. Matthew's Church. Terms moderate. pOMFORTABLtG LODGT7. C. .',, Qn« or \J Two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs. Jen kins, Pitt-street, the house next the Chapel.



Auction Sales. MONDAY, MAY 29. AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FRUIT! FRUIT! ! FRUIT! ! ! Ex s.s. 'Hero,' @ Sydney. APPLES, LEMONS, OEANGBS, ONIONS, &o. C. ARTHUR, & SON Will sell by auction, at their mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 29th May, at 12 o'clock noon, A SUPERIOR CONSIGNMENT JL\- OP ERUIT, ONIONS, etc., ex s.s. ' Hero,'from Sydney, H 13tf cases Splendid Apples, assorted CO cases Pine Oranges 4 cases Lemons PA, H under in circle 47 cases Good Apples JB 40 bags Onions 40 bags Onions. Terms: Cash. MONDAY, MAY 29. BY OEDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. HOUSES IN HOWE-STREET, AND SOMERSET PLACE. The subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagees, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, _v Monday, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, A COMFOETABLE "Eive-rooaied X_L HOUSE and Stable, in Howe-street, imme diately adjoining the allotment at the corner of Howe. street and Karangahape Road, and erected on part of allotments 14 and 13, of Section No. 54, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 30 feet to Howe street. Also, A Commodious Six-roomed HOUSE, in Somerset ' Place, off Howe-street, and commanding a good view of the Harbour. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 30. AT MOUNT ST. JOHN". The subscribers are favored with instructions from the Proprietor, to sell, at the house, third from the Junction, and adjoining the late residence of J. Hancock, Esq., on the Epsom Road, on above date, at 11 o'clock, nnHE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD i FURNITURE, &c, comprising—Dining-room Chairs, Couch, Cheffonier, Venetian Blinds, Carpets, Drapery, Linen, Bedsteads, AVashstand, etc.; also a "Peeress" Cooking Stove, with large Copper Boiler attached, etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, .auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. BARLEY. BARLEY. - EX 'LORD ASHLEY.' The subscribers have received instructions to sell at the stores, Fort-street, on AVednesday, 31st inst., at 11 o'clock, IQ'yBAG-S Christcliurcli BARLEY, TLtJ i just arrived, per ' Lord Ashley,' in lots to suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Q• W A N INN, KJ PARNJJLIi. DON'T PASS. ONE POUND REWARD. LOST— A Black Retriever DOG; name- Lion, collar 1870—494—The above reward will be paid at the Occidental Hotel. "FIJI TIMES." COMPLETE FILES of the Fiji Times have / been received by the ' James Paterson,' and can be had at our office. REED & BRETT, v. Agents*^."