THE EVENING STAR, FEBRUARY 20, 1871.



.-v TjiOK NAPIEE. jJBBs» 'STAR OF THE SOUTH,' r ntnin Holmes, will leave for the above port on TIJESPAY, the 21st Instant. Will call at Poverty Bay, should sufficient induce -111611 ' For freight or passage, apply to J. S. MACT.&RLAJN'E. CHALLENGE. THE Captain of the ' Sumter' has again been gassing about racing against the 'Severn'round Tiri Tin. The owner of the 'Severn' is now, as he has always been, pre pared to make a match for from £1 to £50 a-side ; vessels to start at onoe, night or day ; time allowed for tonnage as per regatta regu lations, or the 'Severn' will allow seven minutes. TpXTRNSIOTsT OF SEWER IN Hi ALBERT-STREET, AND BRANCH SEWER IN DURHAM-STREET. City Board of Commissioners' Office, Auckland, 13th February, 1871. TENDERS are invited for the above works, and will be received until noon on MONDAY, the 20th Fepian"lnd specifications may be seen at the office of thEooh y ten Oderer will require to deposit the sum of £30 (in cash) as a guarantee for the fulfilment of his The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. By order of tho Board. pA< pmLIPSj Chairman. LODG-E WAITEMATA, No. 689, E.C.— The Regular Monthly MEETING will be held at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, THIS DAY (Monday), 20th inst., at 7.30 p.m. By order.—J. Bbouohton, Secretary. MINING STOCK WANTED, WANTED TO PURCHASE— Thames G. M. Shares Nonpareil Wnitemata Tookey Lorn? Drive Caledonian Belfast Inverness Gaß, Insurance, and Bank of New Zealand Shares. ALEX. SAUNDERS, Stock and Share Broker, Queen-street. WANTED— A GOOD HOUSEMAID.— Apply Royal Mail Hotel v Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hooper, Oiiiiir, and Co's Celebrated Bottled Stout and Light Bitter Ales, recommended by the Faculty, can only be had wholesale at the Golden Crown Brewery, Wellesley-street East. The trade and families supplied. WANTED TO PURCHASE—A Good SEWING- MACHlNE.—Address 8., Stab Office. WAN l ED—By a Young man, .a SITUA TION in a Store.—Apply, " W. W.," Stab Office. WANTED— By a New Arrival, a Situa tion as BOOK KEEPER.—Address, ' Qtteen Bee," Stak Office. TTTANTED—A Young GIRL, to nurse, W and make herself useful.—Apply at Mrs. Tomiins', Onehunga. WANTED— A Situation as HOUSE MAID in a gentleman's family.—Ap ply at the Stae Office. WANTED— An Engagement as GOVER NESS, by a young lady "J. M.," Stab Office. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Eyening Stab Office, with neatness and despatch. WANTED, nnWO or three BOYS to run the Eyefing 1_ Stab. Good boys can earn from 15s to 2os a week. * ONE OR TWO GENTLEMEN can be accommodated with PRIVATE BOARD and RESIDENCE, near the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Newton Road. Terms moder ate.—Address A. 8., Evening- Stab Office. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for a Single Gentleman, in a private family. Ad dress, M.D., Stab office. BOARD and RESIDENCE for a gentle man in a private family, in Upper Queen street.-For address, apply at the Stab Office. LENDERS are required for CARTING X GUM, OIL, TALLOW, &c, to the ship 'City of Auckland' from the stores of Messrs. Combos & Daldy and S. H. Smith. R. T. EBBORN, Queen-street Wharf. Auckland, Feb. 20, 1871. TO SHAREBROKERS AND DEALERS IN MINING SHARES. OELIABLE MINING TELEGRAMS Mi will be received at the OCCIDENTAL aOTEL, daily, at 10 o'clock a.m., 3 and 9 °.dock p.m., and will be posted on the Bulle hii for public inspection, large room, or Cafe, uetoted to dealers, afternoon and evening. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. MISS SMITH--A LETTER for you at the office of this paper. CUMON CON WAY—Please to call at NJ Messrs, Schapp & Ansenne's Office.



QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. CLEABING- OUT SALE SUMMER DRAPERY. R, B. SHALDERS & GO. Have determined to CLEAR OUT their STOCK of SUMMEE DEAPERY AND CLOTHING-, AT GREAT REDUCTIONS. No Sham ! No Pott !! REAL BARGAINS TO BE HAD. A Quantity of EEADY-MADE CLOTHlNG adapted to the Season, MUST BE CLEARED OFF. An Early Call is Invited. j Country Orders promptly attended to. Observe the Address — E. B. SHALDEES & CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET. PATRONISE LOCAL INDUSTRY. OVENS ! OVENS !- OVENS ! EEEBEET H. SMITH'S 13ATENT PORTABLE SMOKE-CON SUMING- OVENS are acknowledged by all to be the best and cheapest in the colony. Prices from 30s upwards. ® Note the Address—HlGH-STREET, opposite Rout's Store, and back of J. C. Morrin's, Grocer, Queen-street. Parties visiting the manufactory can inspect every article. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens made and re paired, Gasfitting and Spouting fixed, and machinery repaired. 10th February, 1871. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE undersigned begs to inform his friends and the public of Auckland, that he has THIS DAY 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 AWD CAP MANUFACTURES, ---180, QUEEN-STREET. January 24, 1871. N.B. —Hats of all kinds Cleaned, Blocked, and Renovated. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, mHAT FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, X Hawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL j" splendid Billiard Room, Sample Rooms, 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, s\ G>~H. SWAN, C I /''_^s Napier; or, to JX---Ha!. & H. ISAACS, / ) Fort-street. s^ J. -J^ —I , ( NQ'f'ES Off. DIPTHERIA, "^By F. la/Kabtmann, M.D., T ATE Physician to the Norfolk and Nor ) 1 wich Homoeopathic Hospital and Dispen sary, Member oi the British Homoeopathic Society, &c. To be had at J. A. Pond's, 87, Queenstreet, and C. W. Sanders, 215, Queen stieet, Homoeopathic Chemists, and G-. Chap man, Queen-street. mHE "THAMES ADVEETISES" 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 & Bbbi;, .'. o -.^u Tor Auckland.



CHARLES SUTTON, SODA-WATER, T EMONADE LJ AND CORDIAL MANUFACTURER, Edeh Cbesebt. Ginger Wine Quinine Wine Townsend's and Buchan'a Sarsaparilla, ON SALE. LOCAL INDUSTRY INSTITUTION. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. rr A VENETIAN BLINDS, 340 Gauze 00 U Wire Blinds, 270 Perforated Zinc Blinds, for which orders are wanted imme diately. Wire Work also made when the MEN are UNEMPLOYED. Apply to the MANAGER, M. HORTON BUSBY. I 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 has received a large assort ment of SUMMER GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition. NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and AUCKLAND—leaving the Whau at 9 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 4 p.m. on and after the Ist March. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. NOTICE. T. DALTON 7s"OMNIBUS. FARES, Is.; RETURN TICKETS, Is. 6b. THE first and only legitimate opposition 'Bus on the Ouehunga Road ; the first to lower the fares and keep them low for eigh teen months. All that is required is a little more patron age. J. Dalton trusts to give the public the benefit of riding cheap on the most enjoyable road in the conntry for a long time to come. N. B. —I think it has been pretty well proved that I am not to be run off with impunity, thanks to the Onehunga ladies and gentlemen. Leaves Onehunga at 9 a.m. and half-past 2 p.m. Leaves Auckland Hotel, Queen-street, at half-past 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. No connection with any other 'bus. No extra charge when steamers are going away.



OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard f?aloon, with a new AiiCOCK & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. OEIENTAL HOTEL, QTJEEN-STKEET, JOSEPH TRIMBELL, Proprietor. Wines and Spirits, first-class brands. Good Stnbling. BILLIARD 8. ANCHOR HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. mHE NEW BILLIARD SALOON attached JL to the above Hotel, is NOW OPEN. Gentlemen desirous of a quiet game, will find this room suitable in every respect; Private Entrance. J. ABBOTT, /-^ R O C E R, &c, Corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. CHARLES GEEY, CONFECTIONER, &c, Shobtland-stbeet. Balls, Picnics, and Pleasure Parties supplied at the shortest notice. DR. C. F. FISCHER'S HOMCEOPATHIO INSTITUTE. MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS, HAVING- succeeded Dr. C. F. Fischer in his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Morning, from 9 till 1 ; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. E. G-. T E N N AN T, SURGEON, CHUBCH-STBEET, ONEHUNGA. EG. T. will attend at Mr. Gillman's, , Chemist, daily betweenJlO and 11 a.m. aid give advice gratuitously. STEVENS & CO., -jl /T USIC WAREHOUSE, Queen Stbeet,; (Next to the Daily Southern Cross). H. CUCKSET, 11/T USIC WAREHOUSE, CITY HALL, QITEEN-STEEET. JAMES CAMP,| m a i l or, & c, Junction of Grey and Queen Steeet. J. DAVEY, TAILOR, &c, Late of Albert-street, HAS REMOVED TO 61, QUEEN-ST., Next Bank of New Zealand. J. LEVY, mAILOR, WELLESLEY - STREET. JL (TIVE DOOE3 EEOM QUEEN-STREET). Gentlemen waited upon at their own re sidences. MES. M. JOHN STONE, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, AND BRAIDER, Shoktland-stkeet, Auckland, ; Nexfc Door to Winks & Hall's. CROWN DISTILLERY, FORT BRITOMART. PURE WHISKEY, at 12s. per gallon, duty paid. Also FINE PALE BRANDY, at 15s. 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. JOHN G E E V, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFEC TIONER, Queen-Stbeet. T ARGE Assortment of English and Co- I 1 lonial Confectionery always on hand. Storekeepers and the trade supplied on liberal terms. Note the address : — JOHN GREY, Three doors jbelow the United Service Hotel, Queen-street.



GKEOEGE BLACK, ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT MANUFACTURER, WELIESiEX-STttEET, sis doors from Queen-st. Trade Supplied. MES. EEEVES, TXRESSMAKER, Newton Road, Symonds-stkeet, sg^s" Next door to the Newton Stores. N. B.—Ladies waited on at their own resi dences by the day. 0. MA JOE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, COBNEB OF WELLESLEY AND ChAPEL-STREETS. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. Opposite Me. Houbs', Draper. FRENCH DRESS SHIRT MANU FACTORY. CD E L'E AU, MoUNT-STEEfiT, # 7 doors from the Globe Hotel, Corner of Mount and Wakefield-streets. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. T W. HOARE begs to inform the above fj . that he receives shipments by every steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. WATSON'S BOOT & SHOE FACTORY (TOP OF SHOETIjAND-STEEET). EVERY description of Ladies' and Gent's Boots. Repairs promptly executed. EVENING STAR PUBLISHING OEEICE, QUEEN-STREET, NEXT SIBBIN'Sj: COENEK. Advertisements received till 3 p.m. Auction Sales VALUABLE PEEEHOLD PEOPEETIES, QUEEN-STREET. L. D. NATHAN & CO. Have received instructions from Messrs. Keesing, Doitsii, & Keesing, to sell by public auction, at an early date, A LL THOSE VALUABLE EEEE HOLD PROPERTIES in Queen-street, now in the occupation of Messrs. KEESING, DOITSH, & KEES ING-, being Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, of the subdivision into lots of Allotment 1, Section 4, of the City of Auck land, with all the BUILDINGS thereon erected. Lots Nos. 3 and 4 have each a frontage of 26 feet to Queen-street. The extensive Drapery Stores of Kebsino, Dojtsii & Keksino are erected thereon. On Lots Nos. 5 and G substantial Buildings are also erected, and these allotments are immediately in the rear of Lots 3 and 4, divided from them by a lane leading into Shortland-street and the City Club. All these premises are well known, and were erected at a large outlay. To Capitalists and Business Men this Sale presents an opportunity of acquiring property which is not often to be met with. It is on the best business side of Queen-street, and occupies the most central position in this City. The Auctioneers believe this to be, with out exoeption, the best investment in New Zealand. Plans may be seen and particulars obtained at our office, Shortland-street. ntendii purchasers may inspect the Premises from 10 to 12 daily, when the Proprietors will give every facility for inspection of the Property.



Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. BY ORDER OF THE CURATOR OF INTESTAT ESTATES. IN THE ESTATE OF — FLETCHER OF MONG-ONUL The subscribers have received instructions from John Williamson, Esq., Curator of In testate Estates, to sell, at the Mart, Fort street, Auckland, on Wednesday, 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, in the Estate of — Fletcher, of Mongonui, deceased, iOAA A A FEET JUNK TIMBER -LOU.UUU squared, and now lying some at Mongonui and some at Orewita. Also, A number of Jacks, Wheels, Blocks, and Tackle &c, &c, &c. SAMOEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. BY ORDER OF THE CURATOR OF INTESTATE ESTATES. IN THE ESTATE OF —. FLETCHER, OF MONGONUL The subscribers have received instructions from John Williamson, Esq., Curator of Intestate Estates, to sell, at the Mart, Port-street, Auckland, on Wed nesday, 22nd hist., at 12 o'clock, in the Estate of —. Fletcher, of Mongonui, deceased, IOA AAA FEET JTJNK TIMBER, JLOUjUV/ V squared, and now lying some at Mongonui and some at Orewita. Also, A number of Jacks, Wheels, Blocks, and Tackle, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 2. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD MARSH WILLIAMS. The subscribers have received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of Edward Marsh Williams, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, March 2nd, at 12 o'clock, 1 A\O ACRES 03? LAND J-.TCJ-O in the County of Hokianga, situate at the confluence of Manaia Creek with the Wai tangi Eiver, Bay of Islands, with the Dwelling house and Outbuildings thereon, subject to a mortgage of £700. Also, 5 Acres of LAND, situated at Waitangi, Bay o Islands. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, THURSDAY, MARCH 2. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. GO ALLOTMENTS AT TARARU. The Subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagee, to sell at rthe Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, March 2nd, at 12 o'clock, in one lot, £A ALLOTMENTS IN THE OU Township of Tararu, at the Thames, con taining 5 acres and 15 perches, and situated near the Tararu Hotel Terms: One-half cash, balance by approved Xiromissory note at four months, bearing Interest. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. H. WATT S, MARKET PLACE, QUEEN-STREET. HAS for sale —50 boxes of Nelson Pudding Apples at 2M per lb., 24 sacks of the best Potatoes, ?0 lbs. for Is or 3s per 112 lbs.; Barley for fowls, 33 6d per bushel of 50 lbs.; London Blacking, 6s 6d per gross ; Box blue, lid per lb. or 9J by the 7 lb. box ; Clothes' Pegs, 2d per dozen, or 7a 6d box of 5 gross j Blue Mottled Soap, lOd per bar ; Napier Soap (large bars) 9d ; and Household Soap, 7d per bar; Bottle Salt, 6d ; Hobson's Extract of Soap, 4|d per lb. packets ; Corn. Flour, 6d per lb. ; Figs, 6d per lb.; Plaid Matches, 6d per dozen ; Tobacco, two sticks for 6d, 3s 3d per lb. ; Mustard, 8d i-lb. tins; Lemon Peel, Is 9d per lb.; and other articles too numerous to mention. The best; Vinegar, 6d per bottle, or Dd per quart, 3s per gallon ; Clothes' Lines, sd; full weight Candles, Is, or ll^el by the box. Dealers supplied. MARTIN H. BURRELL, North Shore, will give instruction to Masters of Vessels desirous of learning NAVIQ-ATION. Terms, £5 ss. for the course of study. N.B.—A free passage will be given in the p.B. ' Devonport.' FOR SALE, ONE of GrROVER AND BAKER'S SEWING- MACHINES. —Apply to Mr. F. Smith, No. 152, Queen street. NOTICE. MR. W. M. CHAPPELL is authorised to CANVAS for ADVERTISEMENTS for the Evening Star. EEED & BRETT, Proprietors. mHE FIJI TIMES. The Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the sale of the " Fiji Times" in Auckland. Advertisements received and - forwarded by the earliest opportunity. REED AND BRETT, "ETINIHG S1AB" OPIFCJC, IIVKBN-aXBEET.