June 3, 1871.]

THE EVENING STAR



FURTHER REDUCTIONS. \ ■ rin mini ißiian ______m__*____w________________ STOCK MUST BE REALISED WITHOUT DELAY.



.^hK^ TTIOE COBOMAN- S^^^^N. Jj DEL, TAPU CREEK, AND TITOEyiKS^ GRAHAMSTOWN. The p.s. 'LALLA ROOKH' will leave for the above places (carrying Passengers and Cargo), on MONDAY next, June sth, at 11 a.m. HOLMES BROTHERS. itk^^ Tr 0E kaipara x^mmmma _ challenger » will leave as follows: — Helensville every Monday night, arrive at Wairoa every Tuesday morning. Wairoa every Tuesday night, arrive at Helensville every Wednesday morning. Helensville every Wednesday night, arrive at Otamatea every Thursday morning. Otamatea every Thursday night, arrive at Helensville every Friday morning. _W The ' Challenger' will commence her trips on TUESDAY NEXT, 6th June. HOLMES BROTHERS. XT2ht -CIOESTDNETDIHECT. Ji!Tilw CIRCULAR SAW LINE. '^aSWBsSas 7 The Favorite Regular Trader 'KATE' Will sail for the above ports on TUESDAY next, the 6th June, 1871. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE. fl I T V HALL, \J QUEEN-STREET. ORPHEUS ETHIOPIAN TROUPE (Amatetxr). Under the Distinguished Patronage and in Presence of ' SIR GEORGE and LADY BOWEN, the Superintendent and Mayor. For the Benefit of the Asylum for Destitute Old Women and Lying-in-Hospital. ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1871. Admission :—ls., 25., and 3s. YOUNGr MEN'S CHBISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES. The Committee of the above Association have great pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec tures :— June 30 : Mr. Barton —"Some of the Larger Forms of Fossil Fauna" (with pictorial illustra tions). ' July 7: Rev. Jas. Cosh, M. A.—" The Mutual Relations of Heathenism, Civilization, and Chris tianity." July 28: Mr. G. M. Reed, B. A.—" Colonial Charac teristics." August 4 : Rev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). August 25 : Rev. E. N. Bree, M.A. — " Modern Scepticism." September 1: Rev. C. W. Rioa— ** Ancient Britain, its Inhabitants, Religion, and Customs." September 29: Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A.— "Love, Courtship, and Marriage." Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, R. B. Shalders) the Librarian at the Rooms of the Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission to single Lecture, 6d. each person. &jOH ©a CQ from the wWyu > By a Brace of L t> N A j_ I Q S. COPIES to be had at the Evening Star Office. Price :—One Suilung. TO LET. TO LET—A First-class HOTEL in Auck land, with immediate possssion if re quired ; no agents need apply. —Information, with particulars, can be had by applying to John Menzies, Victoria Hotel. June 2,1871. DR. C. F. FISCHER'S HOMOEOPATHIC INSTITUTE. MR. CHARLES W, SANDERS, HAVING succeeded Dr. C. F. FiSOHER in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Morning, from 9 till 1; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, j OPPOSITE THE CITY HALIu I



Auction Sales. ' MONDAY, JUNE 5. OVERTIME AND UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1870-71, CONSISTING!- OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS (ALBERTS), RINGS, EAE RINGS, PINS, CLOTHING, &c, &c, &c. B. TONES & CO. Have been instructed by Mr. M. Marks, to sell by auction at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, June 5, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING UNRE DEEMED PLEDGES': -IS7O. July 30 2601—S Watch, Ring, Locket, and Butter Knife Aug. 5 2650—0 F G Watch, Duplex Sept. 24 3476—G H L Watch, by Ehrhardt „ 24 3477-Gold Pencil Case „ 24 3478-Gold Ring „ 2D 3539—G01d G Watch Oct. 1 3565—2 Gold Pins and Set of Studs „ 1 3500—Plated Mug „ 4 3007—6 dozen Knives „ 6 3624-Gold Ring „ C 3637—G01d H Lever Watch, by Westnip „ 3 3590—G01d Brooch „ S 3678—G01d Brooch „ 12 3726—G01d Chain „ 13 3747 —Gold Brooch and Ring ~ 13 3750—G0?d Ring „ 18 3804-Gold Lever Watch and Gold Chain „ 20 3826—G01d Ring „ 21 3851—Silver Lever Watch and Gold Chain „ 22 3866—2 Gold Lockets, Chain, Earrings, Vel vet Jacket „ 24 3890—Gold Chain „ 24 3899—Silver Hunting Watch „ 24 3905-S Watch and Gold Chain „ 25 3925—G01d Lever AVateh „ 25 3932—pair Stirrups and Box of Doctor's In struments „ 28 3981—S Lever Hunting Watch Nov. 1 4050— S Lever Hunting Watch „ 2 4065—S Lever Hunting Watch „ 5 4105—Quadrant „ 7 4120—Silver Watch „ 10 4171 -Gold Ring „ 10 4172—Silver Watch and Gold Albert „ 10 4181— Gold Ring „ 12 4210—Silver Lever Watch „ 12 4220- S Lever Hunting Watch and Albert „ 12 4231—Silver Watch „ 12 4232—G01d Likeness Brooch „ 14 4241-Gold Scarf Ring „ 14 4242—G01d Ring „ 15 4253- 3 Silver Medals „ 15 4255—Lady's Gold Ring „ 15 4268—S Watch, G Chain, Charms, Ring aud Silver Bouquet Holder „ 15 4269—G01d Watch „ 17 4298-Gold Verge Watch (English) ~ 17 4300—pair Gold Earrings „ 17 4302—G01d Pin „ 18 4309—Silver Lever Watch and Gold Albert „ 19 4320—G01d Brooch „ 19 4321 -Lady's Gold Ring „ 21 4832—Opera Glass „ 22 4374-Silver Lever Watch „ 22 4376—pair Gold Earrings „ 24 4393—Silver Watch and Gold Chain „ 24 4894—G01d Piin „ 24 4406—25 ICnvcs and Spoons, 4 Gold Pins, etc. „ 25 4421—1 pair Gold Earrings „ 25 4422—01 d Gold Geneva Watch and G Chain „ 28 4453—Silver Lever Watch „ 28 4458—Spyglass, Shawl and Ring „ 28 4459-Silver Lever Watch ~ 30 4478—6 Silver Tea Spoons „ 30 4479—2 Gold Alberts, Broad Earrings, Gold Lever Watch and Diamond Ring July 27 2549-Gold Chain Aug. 11 2770—Silver Lever Watch „ 31 3081—Gold Loskets, Charms, etc. „ 31 3180—Hair Albert, Gold Mounted „ 13 2807—Dress and Petticoat ~ 15 2228—Bundle oi Clothing Oct. 3 3589—Suit of Clothes and Hat Nov. 5 4115—Cloak, Frock, etc. Dec. 23 4798—2 Sheets and Chemise Jan. 3 49—Black Coat „ 7 120—11 Pieces of Underclothing and 2 Remnants „ 12 197—Pair Boots, etc. ~ 20 303—Baby's Dress and G Ring „ 25 378—Coat „ 30 420—Cloak and Petticoat - ~ 31 451—Bundle of Clothing, an 2 Silver Watches Feb. 8 550-Coat and Shirt ~ 11 600—Piece of Forfar „ 14 036—2 Hats „ 15 645-Black Shawl i „ 15 649—Overcoat „ 15 050—Great Coat „ 22 725—Pair Knitted Curtains „ 22 727—Bundle of Clothing „ 23 743-Tablecloth „ 23 744—Pair Linen Sheets „ 23 750—Coat, Trousers, and 3 Vests „ 25 800—2 Dresses and Jackets &C., . &3., &C.



O &J.K. VAILE'S Stock of Men's and Boy's Clothing is Re moved for sale to the shop next to Mr. Wayte's and inime opposite the National Mart. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Scoured Winceys, 7Ad per yard. S<fe J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Rich Broch^ Lustres, 7M per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . French Merinoes, all colors, Superior qualities. Is Od per yard. Q &J- R- VAILE'S Great Sale. JO. 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. ■ S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Rale. . Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new and fashionable styles, reduced from 27s 6d to 10s 6d. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Waterproof Tweed, 00 inches wide, i 3s 6d per yard. O &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. JO. 40-inch Fancy Skirting, Is 3d per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Handsomely Frilled and Braided Skirts, 6s 9d. Set J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. Ladies' Stays, at half English cost. &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, at cost price. S&, J. rTvAILE'S Great Sale. . Trimmed Bonnets 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 Tie.?, 4d each; Collarets, 6d each; other Goods in proportion. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. Welsh Flannels, warranted all wool, stout, and 26 inches wide, only lOijd per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Wet Wove Calico, stout make, fidl 33 inches wide, 4Jd per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S GREAT SALE, . national mart, Corner of Queen and Wynd ham-streets. FOR SALE, A HOTEL. THE Balance of a Lease of a first-class Hotel in Auckland, having about five years to run. The purchaser will have the option of taking the Stock, Furniture, and Fixings, as they now stand, at a valuation. No agents need apply.—lnformation, with particulars, can be had by applying to John Menzies, Victoria Hotel. Jvne 2, 1871. BATH FREESTONE. THIS' STONE, from tts durability,- the*large dimensions of blocks^obtainable (the rock being very sound), and the moderate cost at which it can be worked, is now being largely used in Australia, New Zealand, and other British Colonies. IT HAS ALSO BEEN ADOPTED at Rio de Janeiro, for Public Buildings, Bridges, and other works conneoted with the Rio improvements ; also for the Government Offices at Auckland, New Zealand. _ _ THE COST OF LABOR on it in London is as under: Per foot super., sawing, ljd. ; plain work, 3d. ; plain circular, 4£d.; straight moulded, Bd. ; circular moulded, Is.; plain sunk, 6d.; circular sunk, Bd. ; straight moulded sunk, Is. ; circular moulded sunk, Is. 4d. THE MODEKATE COST at which it can be supplied, its desirable color, regular quality, fineness of texture, and tho small expense at which it is worked, render it an effective and economical Building material. TESTIMONIALS relative to the quality of tho Stone, from the most eminent Architects, Builders, and Contractors, and the prices at which it can be delivered alongside at any Port, will be furnished on application to Messrs. RANDELL & SAUNDERS, STONE QUARRIES, BATH. COMFORTABLE LODGINGS for One or Two Gentlemen. —Apply to Mrs. JEN KINS, Pitt-street, thehouse next the Chapel.



Auction Sales. MONDAY, JUNE 5. HOUSE IN SYMONDS - STREET. PROPERTY HOWICK BEACH. T-he subscribers have received instructions t6 sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, sth June, at 12 o'clock, ACOMFOETABLE Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated immediately above .the residence of T. Russell, Esq., off Symonds-street, with the unexpired lease of about 10 years of the allotment on which it is erected, subject to an annual rentel of £4 sterling. Allotments 2, 3, 4, 5, C, and 7, section 6, of the Village of Howick, containing 'over 1 acre, with a Cottage thereon erected, nearly new. 167 acres, Parish of Maraetai, known as Okaroro, part bush, part fenced and in grass, with three-roomed House thereon. Northern portion of Allotment 7, Parish of Karioi, containing 120 acres. \ Western portion of Allotment 79, Parish of Ivarioi, containing 74 acres- Lots 54, 55, and part of 53, of Tauraroa, containing 200 acres. SAMUEL (JOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. M'.ONDAY, JUNE 5. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE STRONG. The subscribers have received instructions to sell at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the sth June next, at noon, I—9 ACEES 2 EOOBS AND 28 hJ PERCHES, more or less, situated in the Parish of Pakuranga, in the County of Eden, and eing lot No. 40b of section No. 1 of small lots near the village of Howick. 2—All that piece or parcel of Lan situated in Queen's County, in the Province of A lcidand, com prising lots 31, 32, 33, and 34 of section T\ 15, in the Township of Wynyardton. SAMOEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 5. FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, AND FREE HOLD ALLOTMENT, MOUNT ST. MARY'S. The subscribers have received instructions from Mrs. W. Mason, who is leaving the Colony, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, sth June, at 3 2 o'clock/ THAT Neat and Well-finished Four roomed COTTAGE, situated in Dublin-street, Mount St. Mary's, erected by the late Mr. W. Mason, of H.M. Customs, for his own use, and a detached room, painted and papered, out-houses, etc. ; with the freehold allotment on which they are erected, having a frontage of 33 feet to Dublin-street, and on which there is a good well of water, with pump attached. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JUNE 6. VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, Seyen Octaves, Three Unison Oblique, with Patent Erard Pedai, in Handsome Walnut Case, by Zeigler, of Paris. HOUSEHOLD FUENITURE, &0., &C. • AT EEMUERA. The subscribers will sell at the residence, immediately opposite the Episcopalian' Church, on the Remuera Road, on Tuesday next, 6th inst., at 11 o'clock, nnHE Entire DBAWINa-EOOM, JL DINING-ROOM, AND BEDROOM FURNI TURE, with a very Superior Pianoforte, seven octave, three unison oblique, with patent Erard pedal, in Walnut case, by Zeiuleb., of Paris : Dinner Prr vice, Table Linen, Cooking Utensils. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



Auction Sales. THIS DAY. EX 'NOVELTY.' AT FOUR O'CLOCK CO BOXES of the Celebrated Thin ly O Skinned ORANGES, marked Y. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, JUNE 6. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX 'KATE,' McKINNON, MASTER, FROM SYDNEY. B. _T ON X S & CO, Have been instructed to sell, on Tuesday, June 6, at 11 o'clock, on account of whom it may concern, ex ' Kate,' McKinnon, master, from Sydney, T.T.—l A GUNNIES, eacli 2 MATS 1 \J SUGAR 17 mats, much damaged s 3-20 mats, slightly damaged J.R. & C 0.—12 gunnies, each 2 mats Sugar 15 mats, much damaged 9-24 mats, slightly damaged. MONDAY, JUNE 5. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Will sell by auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the sth inst., at 12 o'clock noon, ALLOTMENTS 22, 23, 24, and 25, subdivision of suburban lot 4, section 7. situate in Albert-street, Newton, with Dwelling-house, etc., erected thereon. Also, ALLOTMENTS 43, 44, 45, and.46, subdivision of lot 3, section 16, suburbs of Auckland, Remuera. MONDAY, JUNE 12. NATIVE RESERVES. The subscribers are favoured with instructions from Major Heaphy, Commissioner of Native Reserves, to Lease for a Term of Twenty-one Years, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 12Ui June, at 12 o'clock, the undermentioned property, viz. ; AUCKLAND— PAET OF ALLOTMENT 4, of Section 12, near Mechanics' Bay, having a frontage of about 118 feet to the Strand (as trenched out on the ground), and containing about 25 perches, at an upset price of £7 per annum. pNEHUNGA— of Allotment 11, of Section 20, near Roe's Wharf being Lots 1, 2, and 5, having frontages each of about 33 feet to Princes-street, with a depth of 66 feet, at an upset price of £3 each ; No. 6, having a frontage of about 99 feet to Princes street, at an upset price of £5 ; and NO3. 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, having frontages each of about 66 feet to Harbour-street, and extending back to the sea, at an upset price of £8 each per annum. Plans can be seen and conditions learnt at the Rooms, Fort-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ~ BOARD AND RESIDENCE. J "RUSSELL'S Private Boarding Estab , lishment, Upper Q.ueen-street, is now removed to the centre of the town for con venience of old friends (to Cobnrg-street, Barrack Hill,j?above the Theatre Royal, Queen street, between Victoria and Welleslej-Btreet East, latterly occupied by Mr. G. L. Ridings, known as Albertland House) ; the premises being extensive, newly papered, painted, and fitted up in a superior manner, ■mth every comfort for visitors, having private parlours r-v T'milies. The situation is healthy, being iv lovvii and country, from its high situation^ Reduced terms for Permanent Boarders, and Day Boarders moderate.



JTK^b. Cj A N FRANCISCO Ipffl«||S^ ANT) OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. TBE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OP STEAM PACKETS, UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND ' AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Pack«t '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 fall particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JESVIS. Agent. ;TK^ IDEG-TTLAE STEAM A*> COMMUNICATION WITH SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI. S-S' 'JAMES PATERS ON,' F. Moore, Commander, will leave AUCKLAND for FIJI, on or about the 3rd June. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Accent. ft^v TJONOLTJLU, SAN K^^^^V -OL FRANCISCO, AND OVER- TO ENGLAND. TBE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND' AND AUSTRALIA STEAMSHIP LINE. Uhder Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship 'NEBRASKA,' 3,146 Tons Register, Isaac Hardino, Esq., Commander, will be despatched from Auckland, for Honolulu and San Francisco, on FRIDAY, the 16th June, 1871, at 2 o'clock p.m. For freight,3pas3age, and all particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. fW^ QTKAM BETWEEN k5 AUCKLAND AND THAMES fiSTS^nSWfaSia The p.s. * ROYAL ALFRED' will sail as under :— From Auckland to Grahamstown. Saturday, 3rd June, at 4.30 o'clock afternoon Monday, sth June, at 5 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown to Auckland, Monday, sth June, at 10 o'clock morning EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. r^^ QTEAM TO THE IfiMiSlii^sS^ THAMES. ijplliiils^r TI ME TABLE. Xh9 P,S' ' GOLDEN CROWN ' Will sail as under :— From Auckland. Monday, sth June, at 2 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 6th June, at 2.30 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown. Saturday, 3rd June, at 4 o'clock afternoon Monday, sth June, at 6.30 o'clock evening Tuesday, 6th June, at j7 O g cleckev^g ANEj Agent.