THE EVENING STAR, MAY 2, 1871.



JjKjfc. S AN PRANCISCO Tpj^lSS^ AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINK 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 of the through route, apply to fl. M. JERVIS. Agent. itK^v T>EGULAR STEAM firSjSjifcfl^S^ -tV COMMUNICATION WITH SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI. (Transhipping to aDy port in the Australian , Colonies by the A.S.N.Co.'s»teainers.j The- A.S.N. Co.'s s.s. 'JAMES PATERS ON,' 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 Agent. -lv HAN FRANCISCO, THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE. Undbr Cohtract with the New Zealand Government. The first vessel of this line will be despatched as under, the 'NEVADA,' 2,146 Ton* Register, J. H. Blethen, 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 on the 13th May; Lyttelton the 14th; Wellington the jteth, and Auckland the 19th, for San Francisco, calling at Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to ' -HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. k^.4*v TPOR WELLINGTON, -C LYTTELTON, & OTAGO. BlEBB&BnEm Carrying the English Mail. The Splendid Steamship 'NEVADA* will be dispatched from Auckland, on or about WEDNESDAY, 3rd May. Fox freight or passage apply to HENDERSON ft MACFAJRLAN&



rk<4*v .QTEAM TO THE K-5 THAMES. ifinHß^ TIME TAB LE. The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWK ' Will sail as tinder;— From Auckland. 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 Graham stown. Tuesday, 2nd May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 3rd May. at 4.30 o'clock afternoon Thursday, 4th May, at 5 o'clock afternoon Friday, sth May, at 5.30 o'clock afternoon J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. ,—i^ j± "TVT" O T I O P dS^sSS 'ROYAL ALFRED,' is LAID UP for a few days to Clean and Paint. EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. •ijk^ TTIOE TAEANAKI, «®Pl|nß^ X 1 NELSON, PTCTON, WEL- TdSOflL^iAS* LINGTON, LYTTELTON AND *&-jiiiiSfesiS«. PORT CHALMERS. Under Conpract with the Government to DISTRIBUTE THE MAILS PER 'NEVADA.' Booking Passengers through to Westpart, Greymouth, and Hokitika. The Fast and Powerful Royal Mail s.s. •phobbe; Captain Worsp, will leave Onehunga Wharf imme diately after the arrival of the 'Nevada' from San Francisco. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., _ Agents. High-street, May 2,1871. -i*k&v T7l O R WANGANUI ?IBSk\|^s. JP AN]D WEST COAST PORTS. The s.s. 'so?, iilda; Captain J. Flowerday, will leave the Wharf, One hunga, on WEDNESDAY next, at 11 a.m. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, _ Auckland; Or, ALFRED BARNES. Onehunga, Agents. -"^ZtL J?™ HOKIANGA.. J) U fffi^ The Clipper Schooner WSS&- 'lIEAL D,' on THURSDAY NEXT, May 4th. For freight, &c, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. TTIOE KAIPAEA /j^^^\ -L; (Delivering cargo at all stations). *Sgllu*L_ Tlie Fast aJld Favourite Schooner ~~' 'AUBOE A,' 53 tons register, Jos. Brain, Master, will sail as above on SATURDAY next, Cth inst. M. NICCOL, Agent. May Ist, 1871. -^^ T?OK TATJEA.NGA /k ji >J|V -■- DIRECT. al U MM^fj ''l' lle favourite cutter 'MAEY,ELIZA,' D. Skllaks, master, will sail as above TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING. M. NICCOL, Agent. -*%k%. T^OR TAURANGA /i^^^v Jj DIRECT. Saffij&*f The Clipper Schooner "«»*»«=**'■ ' MERLI3S",' Captain Moller, will leave for Tauranga, TO-MOR MORROW (WEDNESDAY), afternoon. For freight or passage apply to CAPTAIN MOLLER, on Board. 'NEVADA' LUNOHEON. A LIMITED number of TICKETS at 2a. 6d. each for the admission of Ladies to the Gallery, will be issued by the Hon. Secretary to those gentlemen who have taken tiokets for the Luncheon. J. HIGHLEY, Shabet;-?oe:eb,



n CASES of French MERINOS, in all shades and colors, just opened, Is 5M per yard, at J. COSGrRAVE AND CO. 3 CASES of Ladies' Black Cloth JACKETS, just opened per ' Caduceus.' J. COSG-RAYE AND CO. 5 CASES of Superior WINCEYS, at 7^d per yard. J. COSGRAYE 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. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 5 CASES of Plain and Brocaded POPLINS, in all shades and colors. J. COSGKAYE AND CO. -| C\ BALES of BLANKETS, to be sold LA cheap to suit the times, from 7s lid. J. COSGRAYE AND CO. IAA DOZEN of Men's Crimean SHIRTS, JLyv Large Size, 2s 6d each, a great bar gain. . J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 A CASES of Gentlemen's HATS, in all -L \) the new shapes. J. COSGRAYE AND CO. I £7 CASES of DRAPERY and Men's LO I CLOTHING, opened this week, at J. COSGRAYE AND CO. £ A PIECES of WATERPROOF CLOAK t)\J ING, two yards wide, at 2s. lid. per yard. J. COSGRAYE & CO. 7 CASES of LADIES' VELVETEEN JACKETS, exquisitely trimmed, from 6 3 .11 d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 2 CASES of SATIN DRESS CLOTHS, beautifully finished. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 3 CASES of BLACK SILKS, just opened, per ' Caduceus,' from 3s. 6d. per yard. J. pOSGRAVE & CO. 2 CASES of BLACK SILK VELVET 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. 3 CASES .of CHILDREN'S CLOTH, 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 EOIAL 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's and Burroughs Watt's best tables. . PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on the premises. Night Porter in attendance. N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. W. WOOLLJDY. March 14,1871.



I\TEW WINTER DRAPERY AND -L~ CLOTHING. QOEEN-STEEET HOUSE. R. B. SHALDERS AND CO. Beg respectfully to invite their customers and town and country public to purchase their Winter JJresis at their Establishment, where they may confi rm ? rely v on,. reiving the very best article at the lowest possible living profit. The following, from an almost endless variety, a r 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. L-nudren s Jackets in various materials iur Dress and Cloak, Trimmings, Ladies' Clouds, etc. Several Novelties in Fancy Wove Goods Dress Winceys, Plain and Fancy bkirts. Sheetings, Stays, Hosiery, and Gloves L he Manchester department is well supplied with Counterpanes, Sheetings, and Towellings t lannels 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. B. B. S. and Co. desire to assure the public of their continued adherence to their old principles of fair dealing, and confidently appeal to their long past ex perience (now 19 years] as a sufficient guarantee for future confidence. KB —Country orders promptly and carefully ex- Observe the address : R. B. SHALDERS AND CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET 3 ]Sf O T I C E. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. The Offices of the Electric Telegraph are This Day REMOVED from the Post-office, Shortland-street, to the CUSTOM-HOUSE, FORT-STREET. Public Office for the reception of Telegrams on the Ground Floor. ALFRED SHEATH, District-Inspector. Auckland, April 29,1571. mENDEES FOR UNIFORMS. TENDERS are required for Making 60 Suits of Uniform (more or less), and 60 Twenty-round Pouches ' and Cap Pockets (more or less), for the Auckland Volunteer Engineers. Each Tender for Uniforms : must be accompanied by samples of Cloth, and all Tenders must be sent in to th« undersigned' from whom full particulars can be obtained, on or before : FRIDAY, the sth instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. The" lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accented J. M. DARGAVILLE, Captain Commanding A.V. Engineers ■ May 1,1871. ... Auction Sales. TO-MORROW, ;so&wil* WEDNESDAY, MAY 3,/ CORN EXCHAHi , APPLES, PEARS, AND; . . GEO. W. BINNI: Will sell by public auction, at-the ■ • ,' ' To-morrow (Wednesday), May 3^ mHE BALANCE of thj " JL ' Bella Mary,' consists, 150 cases Apples . ,-.:.- is. jj; j -83 cases Pears ' - • •-,<■..*> -38 bags O;v.-.y.-;. Terms at Salt



HAY & H O NE T MAN announce that they will forthwith RETIRE FROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return their thanks for the liberal support accorded^ during M;he past seven years. FINAL SALE. H. & H. are determined to realize their entire ___•'"' -T> x [ -il *^ Stock without delay, and will do so at a great saori _jf\^_s>fgO fico to effect their object. pra^ttiZ^Jy c Stock is well known to be one of the most valu- ' • able in the city, .and comprises a large selection of VS?SE^PhSKJ 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 inst. Balance of Stock, after the Sale will be sold at auction by > v MESSES. C. ARTHUR & SON. ______ • The LEASE of PEEMISES, FITTINGS, &c., to be disposed of. HAY & HOJtfEYMAN.



Auction Sales. -. v j WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. RIMMEL'S PERS EMERY. L. D. NATHAN. & CO. W . sell by auction, after the above, on account, of g whom it may com corn, 1 CASE KIMMEL'S PE R7TJMERT, \ JL more or less damaged. ( WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. ' # TOBACCO, MATCHES, &C, &C, &C. L. D. NATHAN & CO. Will sell by auction, after tna above, O1 S-BOXES MOUNT BERNARD, /V .1 tens 4 J-boxes Orion, tens v cases Bryant and May's Patent, Safety Matches &c, ■Sec, &c. 1 ..." - ; ■ THURSDAY, MAY 4 TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND COUNTRY BUYERS. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. _ TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. ALSO, THE DRAPERY STOCK OF A COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. W. G. HAB R I SON & CO. Have received instructions to sell by auction, at their ■Warehouse, 7, Wyndham-street, on Thursday next, 4th May, at 11 o'clock, .-,"-., ,»* , ' . A N EXTENSIVE A SSOETMENT Xl. of GENERAL DRAPEBY, to.close consign ments; Also, tho Drapery Stock of a Country Stoi'c keeper. Term 3 : Liberal "at Sale. ' ..



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