The Evening Star.

Vol. lI—No. 323.]

AUCKLAND, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NOETH SHOEE FEEEY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'LALLA ROOKH.' From From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland 8.30 „ 9.0 „ 9.20 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11.30 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.40 „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ 12.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ g.30 „ 3.0 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ ; 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ I At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. 5 from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. QTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. FROM AUCKLAND TO GEAHAMSTO'WN : Saturday, January 21, 3.30 o'clock afternoon Monday, January 23, 4 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, January 24, 4.30 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, January 25,4.30 o'clock, afternoon TEOM OBAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Saturday, January 21, 9.30 o'clock morning Monday, January 23, 1030 o'clock morning Tuesday, January 24, 11 o'clock morning Wednesday, January 25, 11 o'clock morning S. HAGUE SMITH. FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND TARARU. 1 MHE p.s. I < GOLDEN CROWN ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf, Auckland, TO-MORROW MORNING, at 10.30 o'clock (sharp), and will leave the Thames at 4 o'clock, AFTERNOON, for Auckland, and will continue to run regularly EVEEY DAY at the same hours until further notice. Fares :—Cabin, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, 4s. Return tickets (Cabin), 12s. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' Captain Mundle, will leave — Foe Whauhaeii Every Friday. IJEATug Whanoaeei toe Auckland Every Saturday. LOS I A TIE AN'tf A Tuesday next, at noon. Lea yes Tatjbanga toe Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-streetj or, E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei. FOR FIJI. A USTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- J\_ TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. , The s.s. ' JAMES PATERSON' will leave Auckland for Fiji on or about the 7tb.fprox. Ipr Freight or Passage, apply to A " H. M. JERYIS, .<^,. Agent. mO EXCURSIONISTS. A Steamer can be obtained at any time on the shortest notice, prepared to take Ex cursionists to any place in the Harbour, on application to HOLMES, BROS., North Shore.



THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NOETH PACIFIC TRANSPOR TATION COMPANY of San Francisco having entered into a contract with the Honorable the Postmaster- General of New Zealand for the conveyance of Mails between San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton .and Port Chalmers,, and vice versa, the dates of sailing V T/ill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an 5 from Auckland on the 7th of every month, £ com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service- will be performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA/ 2143 Tons Register, 'NEVADA,' 2143 Tons Register, ' D A X O T A,' of 2153 Tons Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Lloyds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent lines of steamers running between New York and England.. Passengers will be booked right through. First-class fare, from all ports in New Zealand to England, including the use of the celebrated Silver Palace Cars over the American Continent, will not exceed £85. Second and third-class passengers will be taken at proportionately low rates. Return tickets at a reduced rate will be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any and all ports and stations called at. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire to proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will be made to make this the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in ilew Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line; DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. TmOR SYDNEY. The Favorite Regular Trader 'KATE,' on SATURDAY next, the 21st instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. T7IOR LONDON DIRECT. To sail in the first week of February. The fine new composite Clipper Ship 'CITY OP AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, Captain Wilmam Ashbt, now rapidly filling up, will sail early in Feb ruary. Accommodation still left for a few Cabin and Second Cabin Passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. High-street, Auckland, January 16,1871. BILLIARDS. ANCHOR HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. mHE NEW BILLIARD SALOON attached X to the above Hotel, is NOW OPEN. Gentlemen desirous of a quiet game, will find this room suitable in every respect. Private E:;.-:-:.":i2.



NOTICE. THE BLTJE POST DINING -BOOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A LL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING C. DUNNINGHAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel CRITERION HOTEL, COENEE 01' HOBSON AND COOK-STEEETS. DANIEL PAGE (Late of the N.Z.S.N. Compaq,) TTAS much pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken the above favorite Hotel. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMI LIES. N.B. —The Bottling Department in con nection with the above establishment is now open. BRANDS—AI. NEIL CAMPBELL TAILOR & CLOTHIER, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. T)EGS to return thanks for past favors, and also to intimate to his friends and the public that he ha 3 received a large assort ment of SUMMER GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him ai prices that will defy competition. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HERBERT H. SMITH, Patent Portable Smoke-consuming Oven Maker, has REMOVED to those more convenient pre mises at the back of Mr. J. C. Moeein's ; Grocer, and opposite Mr. J. Rout's Store. Persons applying at Mr. J. C. Morrin's will be shown through. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens made and re paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting fixed, and Machinery repaired. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW. HOARE begs to inform the abort . that he receives shipments by every steati.er of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS. LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN H~O W E L Li BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STKEET. Opposite Me.' Hojjbs', Draper. . . H. WATTS, MARKET PLAGE, HAS FOR SALE— 1 fin" cAs E S FR U I |T, APPLES AND PEARS, 41b. for one shilling. KIDNEY POTATOES, 201b. for one shilling. ONIONS, 51b, for one shilling



CASH PALA OE. The great Becret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove! Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll soon find That quality and cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. '» So if our list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christmas, to the Poor Man's Friena. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE ? _IS IT POSSIBLE"? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Com Flour for 6d ? Yes j at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE 1 Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? . Yes; at the CASH PALACE ) Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for l^d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE j Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers»iFor 2s 9d ? " x . Yes ; at the CASH PALACE • Is it possible to buy Meat Dishes from 6d each ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates ab 2s 6d per dozen ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE I 3 it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s 6d per dozen ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is 6d per dozen ? " Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE 1 Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cup 3 & Saucers at 10s 6d doz ? Yes 5 at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE , Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE I Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE • Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all wool, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6da box? Yes; at the-CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pickles for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? ' Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Cocoa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possiblo to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE j Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE , Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE I Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ?& Yes; at the CASH PALACE • Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? I Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ?! Yes; at the CASH PALACE . Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? ■ Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possiblo to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? 5 3%. Yes; at the CASH PALACE T Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? « - . Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ?: Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to make Chaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you can buy a box 0 Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE. H. P. COHEN T)EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the ■ CASH PALACE. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to; a liberal allowanoe made to Wholesale 1 - Buyers. NOTE THE ADDRESS— • O ASH PALACE QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Loggie, the Butcher. i



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & EETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, OUE EN-STREET, TWO DOOBS EBOM WELLESLEY-STREET. Lv BPIEITS BOTTLED ON THE PEE-* MISES:--London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Eurn, Jamieson's Pure Malt Dublin Whiskey, Dunville's Old Irish Whiskey, Greenless & Caldwell's Campbellton Whiskey, Martell's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted 5 half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case . Brandy 5 6N§ Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 4 6("o Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6f B Gin, JDKZ 5 0 S Ditto (small) 3 OJ Wines — Per bottle. Per dozen. s. d. s. d. Amontillado Sherry ... 5 0 ... 60 0 Old Tawny Port Vintage 1861 5 0 ... 60 0 2nd quality, Port & Sherry 4 0 ... 42 0 Pint bottles, 2nd quality, Port and Sherry ... 2 0 No. 2 Champagne 6 0 No. 2 Champagne (small) 3 0 Claret 4 0 case 36 0 Ginger Wine 3 0 All Cordials .... ... 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Biood&Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's & Bass's Ale ... 13.. 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburgbA4e,pntßl 0 ... U 0 B A S S 5 S A'-L.B ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. \ NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & EETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMOKD-STREET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD, PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMOND STEEET. LIST OF PEIOES. Spieits and Wines Bottled on tSb Pkemises. MAETELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BEANDY, 4s. per -bottle; small bottle, 2s. Martell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and CalduelTs Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Jameson's Dublin Whiskey, 4». and 4s. 6d. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. . Eum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d. Old Jamaica Eum,..4s. per bottle. Amontillado Sherrr, ss. per bottle j 60s. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s. Old Tawny Port, ss. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle f. 445. per dozen j small bottles, 2s.' Eorfc and Sherry Wine," 3s. per bottle ; ' "345. per dozen. In Cask—Genuine Bbands. Hennessey's, Martell's, and Hine & Co.'a ss. Od. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyar.d Brandy, sb. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.E.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3b. per bottle 30s. per dozen. Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Ss. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. 6d. and 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; 14s. per dozen. Tsbms :—Stbiotit Cash.— No Exception SAMUEL EVINSON PROPEL3TOB, \ _3