The Evening Star.

Vol. lI—No. 347.]

AUCKLAND, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NORTH SHORE PERRY. mIME TABLE OF THE P.S. j X 'LALLA ROOKH.' From From North Shore, From Auckland. North Shore, „ OH Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. Eor Auckland 8.30 „ 9.0 „ 9.20 a.m. 9.30 „ 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 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.10 ~ 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.10 p.m. 6.0 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. I On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. j from Auckland, at 10 a.m. . HOLMES, BROS.



,Ai&&r*&A, THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAM PACKET LINE. THE NORTH 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 will be from Port Chalmers on the Ist and from Auckland on the 7th of every month, to com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performer! by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA,' 2143 Tons Register, ' N E V A DA,' 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons Register, ill built in 1865, under official supervision, snd classed extra Al at American Lloyds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels ire unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with Ike Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent line, of steamers running between New York aid England. Passengers will be booked light through. First-class fare, from alljiorts in New Zealand to England, including the use rf the celebrated Silver Palace Cars over the American Continent, will not exceed £85. «cond and third-class passengers will bei wen at proportionately low rates. Return Wets at a reduced rate will be issued, and lingers will be allowed to remain over at ".and all ports and stations called at. The Wntracfc time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen- Pj> who may desire 1 o proceed right through Wlreach England within 40 days from Auck _%! Tei7 exertion will be made to make totho popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in with the intercolonial steamers, passengers may be con !J«1 right through at a slight increase upon J Zealand rates. mi particulars will be given in a future *Waement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART &C 0.,. Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck and, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line j DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington; Miles & co., 2 6,1870 Agent8fOrLytfceltOn'



CRITERION HOTEL, CORNEB OF HOBSON AND COOK-STBEETS. DANIEL PAGE (Late oe the N.Z.S.N. Company,) TT.AS much pleasure in announcing to hi friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken the above favorite Hotel. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOP FAMI-" LIES. N.B.—The Bottling Department in con nection with the above establishment is noM open. BRANDS—AI. NOTTOE.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIPJT STO-RE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOES PEOM WELLESLEY-STKEET. SPIRITS BOTTLED ON THE PRE MISES :— London and Plymouth Un sweetened Gin, Booth's Old Tom, Old Jamaica Rum, 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 ; half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case Brandy 5 6 J Dunville's case Whiskey ... ... 4 6.-g Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6(& Gin, JDKZ 5 0 £ Ditto (small) 3 0J 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 10 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Blood & Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's & Bass's Ale ... 1 3 .. 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinhurghAle,pntsl 0 ... 11 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT.



MUNN'S MAIZENA, mHE finest preparation of CORN FLOUR manufactured. Far superior to any English make, which it has entirely superseded in Australia. Fresh Shipments just landed. B. TONKS & CO., Sole Wholesale Agents. THE EAT-KILLEE! ! THE. EAT KILLEE ! ! THE only sure REMEDY for destroying RATS in Auckland is WHITLAW'S AMERICAN RAT DESTROYER. This Paste is Poison to Rats and Mice without fail. One trial will satisfy anyone who is troubled with such vermin. To be had ONLX" at my Establishment, Pitt-street. The Poisons imported from Home are use less on account of the sea voyage. My RAT DESTROYER does NOT contain any PHOS PHOROUS. Manufactured at my Laboratory, Pitt-steeet, Auckland. ggg" Note the Address— THE EED GLOBE LICET. Sold in boxes at 6d., Is., Is. 6<i< 2s 6d. Sold wholesale at the above prices less 25 per cent, for cash. "jl/TR. T. R. GILMAN, Chemist, One hunga, has been appointed AGENT for the Sale of this Paper. 6.1870.



THE BLUE POST DINING- BOOMS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A LL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING. C. DITNNINGHAM, Late Steward of the Governor Browne Hotel. FEUIT! PEUIT !! PEUIT!!! mHE Undersigned has for Sale, ex • James J_ Paterson,' from Sydney, 95 CASES CHOICE APPLES & PEARS Also, First-class POTATOES on hand, at the lowest market prices. . N.B.—All Goods delivered free of charge. Teems : Cash. H. C A N~H A M , HldH-STBX^I.



jJ||M TO THE THAMES. IHE p. B . 'ROYAL ALFRED. TIMETABLE. l i,fl!KlAß T0 GBAHAMSTOWN : B S ruai 7 20 > 3-30 o'clock afternoon Mil 6 aT* 21 > 4 °'clock afternoon gj" February 22, 4 o'clock afternoon \ ■ I* QBAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : U February 20,10 o'clock, morning l mmmary 21, 10 o'clock morning m February 22, 10 o'clock morning S. HAGUE SMITH.



FROM the DRAPERY TRADE. :_P3E^x§x a xxMEXXii >uA.aBL asr xtrovaccE. Having determined to retire from business —having made arrangements to go into the country —takes this opportunity of thanking his customers for the liberal support awarded to him during the time that he has been in business in Auckland, and now begs to announce that, in order to make a SPEEDY CLEARANCE, he has determined to offer the i Whole of his Large and New Stock of Drapery and Clothing AT CLEARING OUT PRICES. The PREMISES will be CLOSED on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 16th and 17th instant, to prepare for ~ The SALE to COMMENCE on, SATURDAY, 18th inst. The Sale will be a bona fide one, and, as R. H. is desirous of clearing out the Stock as soon as possible, the prices at which goods will be offered will satisfy the public that the above is a genuene announcement. The PREMISES (with the Good-will, which is second to none in Auckland,) will be LET for a term of seven or ten years. Principals only treated with, and every assistance and recommendation to an incoming tenant. Eor further particulars apply on the premises, to R. HOBBS.



THE LITTLE DUSTPAN. NOTICE. SELLING OEP! SELLING OPE ! GIVING UP BUSINESS. TO THE NOBILITY, GENTRY, HOTEL PROPRIETORS, PRIVATE FAMILIES, AND PEOPLE ABOUT TO FURNISH. HENEY PEOBEET Begs most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has decided upon giving up business, and go into the Country for the purpose of Farming : therefore, he submits the whole of his Large and Well-selected Stock of CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, AT OOS1J? E»DEtIO3E3. He does this, believing that it will be better for parties to select the goods they may require at Auction Prices, without the incon venience of attending an Auction Sale. H. P. takes this opportunity of again thanking his numerous friends and the public generally for the very liberal support received during the nine years he has been in business in Auckland. TnE Peemises to Let, oe cor Sale. Auckland, February 10, 1871.



NOTES ON DIPTHERIA, By F. A. Eaetmann, M.D., LATE Physician to the Norfolk and. Nor wich Homoeopathic Hospital and Dispen sary, Member ol the British Homoeopathic Society, &c. To be had at J. A. Pond's, 87, Q,ueenstreet, and C. W. Sanders, 215, Queen sticet, Homoeopathic Chemists, and G. Chap man, Queen-street. | WATSON'S BOOT & SHOE FACTORY (top of shobtland-steeet). EVERY description of Ladies' and Gent's Boots. Repairs promptly «««»♦■•«•>■'



STEAM TO WANG-AREI AND MANGAPAI. SPECIAL TRIP. REaATTA! REGATTA! REGATTA ! THE s.s. 'GrO■A HEA D' Will leave the Wharf, Auckland, THIS DAY (Saturday), 18th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. H. SMITH. SAN FRANCISCO AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. , : Under Contract with the Government of New Zealand for a Monthly Servioe, carry ing the European and American Mails. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' H. ■ Gbaingkeb, Commander, will leave the Queen-screet Wharf, carrying the English Mail, at 2 p.m. on TUESDAY. 7th March, 1871. For full particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. February 14,1871.



CBOWN DISTILLERY! COLONIAL INDUSTRY!! CawkwelPs AUCKLAND DISTILLERY. mHE following are SOLD ONLY IN BOTTLE:— WHISKEY 3s. per bottle BRANDY 3s. 6d. „ ENGLISH ALE Is. ENGLISH PORTER... Is. Iggp" Every article guaranteed genuine at the PEINCE AETHUE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. WALTER DJDLEY, PROPRIETOR.



PATRONISE LOCAL INDUSTRY. OVENS! OVENS! OVENS! HEEBEET H. SMITH'S ]>ATENT PORTABLE SMOKE-CON SUMING OVENS are acknowledged by all to be the best and cheapest in the colony. Prices from 30s upwards. tgiT Note the Address—HlGH-STREET, opposite Rout's Store, and back of J. C. j 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 mooiiinery repaired. - 1871.