The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 385.]

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1871.

fPRiCE One Penny,



NOETH SHOEE FEEEY. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. 'ENTERPRISE No. I.' j From North Shore. From Auckland. — ——-^———. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.45 „ 9.5 „ 9.30 „ 10.0 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 11.30 „ 12.0 noon 12.45 p.m. 1.10 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ 3.30 „ 4.10 ~ 4.30 „ 5.10 „ 5.30 „ 6.0 „ On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. QJTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED. TIME TABLE. KIOM AUCKLAND TO G-EAHAMSTOWN ! Tuesday, April 4, 3 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, April 5, 3 o'clock afternoon Thursday, April 6, 3 o'clock afternoon FEOM GRAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : Thursday, April 6, 9 o'clock morning S. HAGUE SMITH. T)OSITIVELY FIRST SHIP FOR _L LONDON. The Al 13 years Clipper Ship 'QUEEN BEE,' Captain E. G. Dent, is now receiving Cargo, and will sail in a few days. Has first-class acccommodation for twenty passengers in the Saloon ai d sixteen in the Steerage. Early application is necessary to secure passages. Apply to BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO., Agents; Or to Captain E. G. DENT, On board. March 29, 1871. itfj REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICA TION WITH FIJI. SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI, Transhipping to any Port in the Australian Colonies by the A.S.N. Co.'s steamers. The s.s. ' JAMES PATERSON' F. Moore, Commander, -will leave Auckland for Fiji on or about Bth April. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, ''. Agent. NOTICE. THE BLUE POST i DINING-ROOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A £L MEALS AT ONE SHILLING C. DUNNINGHAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STJBEET. Opposite Mb. Hoses', Dra er,



ALL WHO DESIRE Q.ENEEAL GEOCEEIBS Of the best quality, at the lowest price, should call at THE JUNCTION STORE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. In consequence of the pkesent depression, the proprietors of the People's Tea "Warehouse, lave re solved to supply as under, for cash :— Best Oatmeal, 3d. lb. I Soap, from 7d. per Bar Best Rice, 3Jrt 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. per lb., and other articles too numerous to mention. COFFEE GEOUND 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. Gd- No. 3 Rich Pekoe, full *"• _ flavoured, 3s. lb. No. 1 Congou Tea, 2s: lb. No. 4, finest quality, 3s. No. 2 Fine Tea, 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 6 lbs. of No. 2 Tea, and 3d. per lb. on the 61bs. of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. FiOUR AND BHAN AT MILL PRICES. Quality of all articles guaranteed. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. Remember the Address— FEENCH & .CO, FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA "WAREHOUSE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, Corner of "Wakefield-stbeet. EsTAnti lIED 18G0. CROWN DISTILLEEY, FOET BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid. Also FINE PALE BRANDY, at 15a. 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. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. "YrENETIAN, WIRE GAUZE, and PER FORATED ZINC BLINDS made of any dimensions, in any number, and Wire Work in all its branches. Sent to any part of New Zealand. Wire Cloth for Miners' Davy Lamps, and Flame-proof Helmets, for the Fire Brigade. OLD BLINDS RENOVATED. M. HOETOIS" BUSBY, Manufacturer. SMITH & HIGGINS TA ILOBS, 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 from. Gentlemen from the country leaving their orders at 10 a.m. will get their goods at 4 p.m. the same day. NOTICE OE REMOVAL. THE undersigned begs to inform his friends and the public of Auckland, that he has REMOVED from 94, to 180, •QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Thistle Hotel), where he will carry on the business as here tofore. NOTE THE ADDRESS— EDWARDS, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 180, QUEEN-STREET. January 24,1871. N.B.—Hats of all kinds Olenned, Blocked, and Renovated.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. TN CONSEQUENCE OP COOMBES &!>J()HNSTON DISSOLVING PARTNERSHIP, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THEIR STOCK SHOULD BE SOLD, And they bare decided to hold a SALE FOR ONE MONTH, RATHER THAN SELL BY AUCTION. THE PRICES . WILL BE SUCH THAT THEY CANNOT FAIL TO CAUSE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. This will be an opportunity seldom to be met with, as the Stock is the NEWEST and MOST FASHIONABLE CLOTHING STOCK IN AUCKLAND. THE SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1. ALL ACCOUNTS NOT PAID by the Ist of May, will be handed over to a Solicitor for Recovery. 80, QUEEN-STREET NEXT BARTLETT'S, WATCHMAKER.



p R E A T SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. CLEARING-OUT, REGARDLESS OF COST, IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. T. SHORT.



QUEEJST-STEEET WHARF. R. MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. THE PUBLIC AND SHIPPING- SUP PLIED WITH WINES AND SPIRITS OP FIRST QUALITY. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom G-eneva 0-in Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa 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 Ked Wine BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon; in botttle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds. and qr.-casks. R. M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality thatjcan be had in London. CKOWN DISTILLERY! COLONIAL INDUSTRY!! Cawkwell's AUCKLAND DISTILLERY. mHE following are SOLD ONLY IN BOTTLE :— WHISKEY 3s. per bottle BRANDY 3s. 6d. „ ENGLISH ALE Is. ENGLISH PORTER.., Is. {SIT Every article guaranteed genuine at the PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. WALTER DUDLEY, PROPRIETOR. LO CAL INDUSTRY. WILLIAMS'S BLACKING. CHARLES WILLIAMS BEGS to return his sincere thanks to those who have so liberally supported him in this new Auckland id 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 others 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. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, mHAT FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, i Hawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL;" splendid Billiard Room, Sample Kooms, and every convenience for carrying on a first-rate Hotel business. The present Pro prietor is retiring from the business. The Hotel does the largest business in the Province. For particulars, apply to the Proprietor, a. h. swan, Napier; or, to E.&H. ISAACS, Fort-street.