The Evening Star.

Vol. It.-—No. 419,]

AUCKLAND, MONDAY, MAT 15, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



NOKTH SHOEE FEEEY. mIME TABLE OF THE P.S. X ' ENTERPRISE No. I.' ,—, From 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. The Steam Launch * Tjl A I B Y. ' OPEN TO CHARTER, BY THE DAY OR NIGHT. Apply to Mr. J. W. Peaesb, on board. Correspondence or Telegrams, if left at the Evening Stab Office, will receive prompt attention. As a Dispatch Boat, her speed is unequalled. Terms: —£3 per day, or £15 per week, i Special arrangements made for a longer period. NEIL CAMPBELL Tailor and Clothier, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE. BEGS 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 WINTEB GOODS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will, defy competition. £5 0 0 RE-WAR IX Weedesley-stbeet, a few doobs above Dyson's, THE AMEEICAN EESTAUBANT. SOUP, Joints, Vegetables, Padding or Pastry, charge 6d ; Tea or Coffee, with Bread und Butter, 3d; Soup, with Bread, 3d. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. LEWIS KELLY. NOTICE. NIGHTMAN. A. F L E T C H E B > BE GS to inforn the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice, to Empty Cesspools &t the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotek. Queen-street ; Mr. Everson, Cala doif motel, Symonds-street. _£di : -—- NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN H Q W E L L, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-BTKEET. Opposite Mb. Hobbs', Draper.



•VTEW WTNTEK DKAPEEY AND -Ll , CLOTHING. QC7EEN-STREET HOUSE. R. B. SHAIDBBS AND CO. Beg respectfully to invite their customers and town ?v.»« T?i- r? r gal>lic to Purchase their Winter Dreas at their Establishment, where they may oontt dently rely on receiving the very best article at the lowest possible living profit. The following from an almost endless variety, a r worthy of special notice :— Black Silk Velvets, Bla3k Velveteen Black Dress Silks, Fancy Dress Goods Waterproof and other Clothings Jackets in Waterproof Black Cloth, Melton, etc. Children s Jackets in various materials Fur Dress and Cloak, Trimmings, Ladies' Clouds etc. Several Novelties in Fancy Wove Goods Dress Winceys, Plain and Fancy bkirts, Sheetings, Stays. Hosiery, and Gloves Ine Manchester department is well supplied with Counterpanes, Sheetings, and Towellings Flannels and Blankets very cheap Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, in Suits Coats, Vests, and Trousers Shirts in Crimean, Melton, Cotton, Twill, etc. Hosiery, Inverness Capes Waterproof and Overcoats, Ties, Collars . Under Wear, Hats, Caps, etc. R. B. S. and Co. desire to assure the public of their continued adherence to their old principles of fair dealing, and confidently appeal to their long past ex perience (now 19 years). as a sufficient guarantee for i future confidence. N.B.—Country orders promptly and carefully ex ecuted. Observe the address :— B. B. SHALDERS'A,"ND CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STBEETi ALL WHO DESIRE Q.ENERAL GEOCEEIES Of the best quality, at the lowest price, should call at THE JUNCTION STOEE, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. In consequence of the present depression, the proprietors of the People's Tea Warehouse, have re solved to supply as under, for cash — Best Oatmeal, 3d. lb. Soap, from 7d. per Bar Best Rice, 3*d lb. Salad Oil, 94. per bottle Sugar, from sd. lb. Matches, 3d. 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 GKOUND ON THE PREMISES, and packed in air-tight canisters, from 1 lb. upwards at Is. 14d. lb. TEAS FOE THE MILLION. Good Useful Tea, la. 6d. No. t Rich Pekoe, nill xt b", r, m flavoured, 3e. lb. No. 1 Congou Tea, 2s: lb. No. 4, finest quality, 3s. No. 2 Fine Tea, 28 Bd. lb. 6d. lb. P. and Co. never had a better seleotion of first-class Teas, imported expressly for their retail trade, which will glvesatisfaotion in price and quality to all who favour them with their orders. 2d. per lb. discount on the «lbs.- of No. 2 Tea, and 3d. per lb. on the 61bs .of Nos. 3 and 4 Teas. Fioira and Brak c at Miuc Prices. Quality of all articles guaranteed. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered.! Kemember tin Address— FEEJSTOH& CO., FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, COBNBR OF WAKEFIEIP-BTREET. Established I860.: PUBLIC NOTICE. TB. HILL respectfully intimates to his .' friends and the public in general that he has commenced business as SHARE, HOUSE, ESTATE, AMD LAND BROKER, eloie to the Junction op West Queen and Queen bteeeis, .Auckland. Parties wishing to dispose of Mining, Bank, Insurance, Gas, or other Shares, or to Pur chase or Let Houses, Farms, Building Allot ments, &0., &oi, may rely on their interests being carefully and judiciously attended to, as it will be T. B. H.s study in every transac tion to gain, the confidence of his patrons, and thus create a mutual benefit.' All properties placed in his bands, either for Sale or to be Let, will be' personally inspected by him, where practicable; and, to prevent disappoint ment, it is earnestly requested that incases where he is riot able to do so, that the infor mation forwarded may be reliable. N.B.—Money Lent for parties on the best securities, with no charge to the lender!. Auckland, April 24 .1871.



READY-MADE CLOTHING. W. RATTRAY TTAS OPENED DURING- THE PAST WEEK A Very Large and Choice Lot of Men's Paget Coats k Men's Duke of Edinburgh Coats Men's Chesterfield Overcoats Men's Real Macintosh Coats Men's Inverness Capes Alio A Splendid Lot of MEN'S TROUSERS AND VESTS. These and all Goods recently to hand arc marked at THE GENUINE CHEAP SALE PRICES. W. RATTKAY, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 24 & 26, Shortland-street. MUEEINS ! MUEFINS ! MUFEINS! EH. PERCY has much pleasure in • * informing his friends and the public generally that he has 6ommenced the Muffin Season, and trusts that by strict attention to business, civility, and a superior article, to merit a continuance of past favors. Remem ber his are the only English Muffin and Crumpet made in Auckland. N.B.—To be had at,Mr. Watebs', Confec tioner, and at E. H. Pbbcx's, Wholesale and Retail Pastry Cook and Muffin Baker, Upper High-street, between Wellesley-street and ictoria-street. iggI"Wanted, a few good smart clean Lads. "VOTING- MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OK LECTURES. The Committee of the above Association have great pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec tures :— May 26: Mr. W. L. Bees— 'Siege of Paris." June 2: Rev. J. J. Lewis—" The Present Age, its Traits and Tendencies." June 30 : Mr. Babton—"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. Q. M. Reed, B.A.—" Colonial Charac teristics." August 4: Rev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). August 25 : Rev. E. N. Bb.ee, M.A. —"Modern Scepticism." September 1: Rev. C. W. Rigg—" 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. JUST OPENED, U.S.N.Z. AND A. FRUIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank op New Zealand). A GENTS FOR THE EVENING STAR. MR. DUDER, Grocer, North Sore. MR. GILMAN,-Post-Office, Onehunga. MR. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. MR- PHIPPS, Whau. MR. MLDDLETON, Stationer, Tobbaconist Parnell.



EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS IN THE BUSINESS PREMISES. THE GEE AT SALE OF STO C X (To avoid the expense of further removal) WILL COMMENCE THIS DAY. TjpOß convenience of sale, and to effect a speedy clearance, the STOCK OP MEN'S AND BOFS' CLOTHING Has been REMOVED to premises IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE NATIONAL MART, And the Stock of Millinery, Mantles, Under clothing, &c, has been brought on to the ground floor. Particulars in future issues. S. & J- R VAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WYNDHAM STREETS. E. WILLIAMS, GENERAL AGENT, WEST QUEEN STREET, (One Dooe feom Qtteen-stbeet, Attckxand.) E. WILLIAMS ""VTOTIFIES that he has opened the above JLi Office for General Agency Business, and he will be prepared to conduct cheaply and well, the following departments : — House Letting and Rent Collecting.—The latter on a very small weekly charge. Debt Collecting.—Tradesmen intrusting R. Williams with their accounts may rely that no| incivility will be used to customers, and all monies will be handed over upon receipt. Employment Agency.—Every attention will be paid to this department, and employers and employees may r«ly that no trouble will be spared to secure their wishes. SHARES BOUGHT AND SOLD. Genebai Commission Agency. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. CAFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Saloon, with a new Alcook & Co.'s Table. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. 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. T. 0* WKWELL, Vulcan Lane.



n CASES of French MERINOS, in all shades and colors, just opened, Is s|d per yard, at J. COSGRAYE AND CO. 3 CASES of Ladies' Black Cloth JACKET S just opened per ' Caduceus.' J- COSGRAYE AND CO. 3 CASES of Superior WINCEYS, at; TJd per yard. ■ J. COSGRAYE AND CO. 3 CASES of Brocaded EPINGLINE, the dress of the season, at J. COSGBAYE AND CO. 6 CAS]!!r 0/^ adics' nnd Children's Water proof MANTLES and COSTUMES, from os. yd. J- COSGRAYE AND CO. SCASES_of Plain and Brocaded POPLINS, in all shades and colors. J- COSGRAYE AND CO. 79 BA™ of BLANKETS, to be sold JL/W cheap to suit the times, from 7s lid J- COSGRAYE AND Co! 1 A A DOZEN of Men's Crimean SHIRTS, ±1/1/ Large Size, 2s 6d each, a great bar gam. 6 J. COSGRAYE AND CO. 1 A CASES of Gentlemen's HATS, in all -L V the new shapes. J. COSGRAYE AND CO. "I £7 CASES of DRAPERY and Menu's ±O i CLOTHING, opened this week, at J. COSGRAYE AND CO. KA PIECES of WATERPROOF CLOAK f t\J ING, two yards wide, at 2a. lid. per yard. J. COSGRAYE & CO. 7 CASES of LADIES' VELVETEEN f JACKETS, exquisitely trimmed, from 6s. lid. J. COSGRAYE & CO. O CASES of SATIN DRESS CLOTHS, /O beautifully finished. J. COSGRAVE &t!0. 3 CASES of BLACK SILKS, just opened, per ' Caduceus,' from 3s. 6d: per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 2. CASES of BLACK SILK VELVET MANTLES, richly trimmed, London make, the newest fashion. J. COSGRAYE & CO. 6 CASES of MILLINERY BONNETS, the newest and latest style. J. COSGRAYE & CO. 8 CASES of LADIES' TRIMMED HATS. J. COSGRAYE & CO. 3 CASES of CHILDREN'S CLOTH, VELVETEEN, and WATERPROOF JACKETS, in;all sizes. J. COSGRAVE & CO. ry CASES of WINCEY and CLOTH I SKIRTS, richly trimmed, from 6s. 6d. J. COSGRAYE & CO BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EOTAI HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH HIS EXCELLENCY SIR G. F. BOWEN AND THE EARL OF PEMBROKE. T) H. BARTLETT, ' PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLES LEY-STREETS, A V 6 X I AN D. v EOYAL MAIL HOTEL^ VICTORIA-STREET WEST. THE above favourite Hotel has been en tirely remodelled and enlarged at consi derable expense, and visitors to Auckland will find in it a want much desired, viz., that of'a FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL'HOTEL. ' The BILLIARD ROOM, which is the finest in New Zealand, is fitted up with Allcock's and Burroughs and x Watt's best tables. ,■:>■:. PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on th« premises. Night Porter in,attenctarrf\ : N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. W. WOOLLKY. . March 14,1871. j |- ' '



QUEEN-STREET WHABJ?. R. M 0 ORE, WINE. SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. THE PUBLIC AND SHIPPING; SUP PLIED WITH "WINES AND SPIRITS OF FIRST QUALITY. MA RTE LL' S PALE AND BEOWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey . . Fine Old Irish Whiskey- Browning's Celebrated 01$ '$om Geneva Gin Fine Old Ruin, 30 o.p. Curacqa 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 Red 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 that can be had in London. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE. Tailoring Department. W. RATTRAY HAS JUST OPENED a MAGNIFI CENT STOCK of New "Winter Tweeds and Coatings. The Making-up Department is under the Management of Mr. WRIGHT, who is admitted to be the Best Cutter in the Pro* vince, the Material and Workmanship being of the Very Best Description. W- R. confidently invites the attention of Gentlemen to this Branch of his Establish ment. W. RATTRAY, 24 & 26, Shurtland-street, ; AUCKLAND. V L O CA L INDU S T ifc Y. ' WILLIAMS'S BLACKING. CHARLES WILLIAMS BEGS to return his sincere thanks to those who have so liberally supported him in this new Auckland w 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, storekeeper's, and others are most, respectfully solicited to give this blacking a trial, which will not fail to give every satisfaction. AH' orders will be promptly attended to. Ivory Black or Animal Charcoal, of superior quality, on sale in any quantity at WilliamsV B&cKra;-3?actor,y Elliott and Wellesley-street, i^ucii^S. : : *''^:'f:'M<: -— DR. 0. F. FISCHER'S HOMffIbPATHIO INSTITUTE. MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS,' HAYING; succeeded Dr. C. F.-FisoHEßin his Practice, is at home for Consultation —Morning* from 9 till 1; Evening, 6 till 8. 215, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THE CITY HASH.