The Evening Star.

Vol. lI.—No. 522.1

AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1871.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



THE AUCKLAND MANUFAC TURED WORKS OF ART, NOW ON VIEW AND FOR SALE, At the Establishment of 'If. h. lewisson, > QUEEN-STREET, ARE UNEQUALLED in the Southern Hemisphere for Excellence ofWorkman a ship, Artistic Designs, Purity of Gold, and Harmonious Blending, and are well worthy the inspection of the Auckland public. Amongst the choicest of these Gems are— BROOCH aud EAREINGS, made from White Cornelian found at Tapu Creek, and mounted in pure Gold, which makes a beautiful set, well adapted for a wedding r present. GREENSTONE and QUARTZ BROOCH and EARRINGS, cross emblem, and de signed for miniature at the back. This set, for workmanship, could not be ex celled by the best house in London. GENTS' SIGNET RINGS, Quartz and Greenstone, forming the handsomest article of that description ever turned out of a New Zealand workshop. These articles alone are worthy of inspection. SHIELD BROOCH and EARRINGS, Green stone and Caledonian Quartz. This is decidedly the gem of the season, the lapidary work, as also the gold mounting, being very chaste. MASONIC SOLITAIRES (Square and Com pass) ; the only set ever made in Greeu stone and Quartz, and the finest specimen of lapidary work in New Zealand. BROOCH and EARRINGS, made from black stone found at Mair's Island, which takes a beautiful polish, and when, as in this set, inlaid with rich Quartz and set in Thames Gold, forms a pleasing contrast. Twenty HANDSOME GREENSTONE c BROOCHES, all different patterns, the designs of which cannot be excelled. Twenty QUARTZ BROOCHES, cut from the richest and finest quartz that could be c procured, of different patterns and hand somely mounted. A Large Stock of GREENSTONE EAR. RINGS, all patterns and sizes, tastefully mounted in Thames Gold, from 25s to £5. Twenty-five pair of Handsome QUARTZ EARRINGS, of various designs. About one hundred GREENSTONE DROPS 5 and MERES, all cut from the best stone. t Forty CALEDONIAN DROPS, mounted and unmounted, cut from one of the finest specimens ever taken out of that claim. Every shareholder should take this oppor tunity of obtaining a memento of that d far-famed mine. Thirty Gents' QUARTZ DROPS, from all the leading claims on the Thames Goldfields. Twenty-five QUARTZ LOOKETS, different designs, for ladies' and gentlemen. Ten GREENSTONE LOCKETS. Twenty GREENSTONE and QUARTZ CROSSES, of different designs and superior workmanship..,. ■ .. Five MASONIC EMBLEMS, made from Greenstone and Thames Quartz, and • which form very handsome ornaments for the watch chain. 9 Thirty Plain Substantial Leaf BROOCHES, made from Thames Gold, which, for variety of design, cannot be surpassed. f Fifty Diggers' Colonial GOLD RINGS, dif ferent patterns, rery substantial. , A Large Assortment of Ladies' Colonial GOLD RINGS, leaf patterns. Twenty-five QUARTZ PINS, from different claims. 1 Ten Handsome Gents' Mosaic SCARF PINS, in Greenstone and Caledonian Quartz, forming the most tasteful design ever yet produced. Twenty Sets QUARTZ and GREENSTONE STUDS, LINKS, and COLLAR BUT TONS, which, for variety and beauty of design, are not toSbe equalled. Twenty Colonial-made ALBERTS, some of the handsomest patterns in Auckland. Two Hundred pairs Latest Fashion EAR . RINGS. A Small Choice Selection of ENGLISH JEWELLERY, consisting of Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, &c, &c. The whole forming the FINEST COLLECTION or COLONIAL JEWELLERY IN NEW ZEALAND. Colonial Gold Alberts made to order; highest price given for rich Quartz ; Thames Gold purchased; Watches and Clocks of every description repaired ; satisfaction guaranteed. Jewellery repaired and made to order in any design that can be executed in any other part of the colonies. The enterprising proprietor will take great pleasure at any time in showing ladies or gentlemen over the factories who are desirous of inspecting the different processes which these beautiful articles undergo before reach ing perfection, either in the lapidary or jewel lery-manufacturing department. All goods marked in plain figures. F. H. LEWISSONS,! WHOLESALE & RETAIL COLONIAL JEWELLER, | QUEEN-STREET, { Opposite the Uni&n Bank, and next door to Cater, bootmaker. <



UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS : 28, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND rnEA, COFFEE, CHOPS, AND STEAKS j always ready. DINNER from 12 to 3 o'clock. BOARD AND RESIDENCE-£1 pee week A Night Porter kept for the convenience o: those arriving by late vessels. A Smoko-room for Boarders, &c. A. BYBES, PROPRIETOR. NOTICE! M. SHEEHY (Late in the. employ ofj P. Dabby, Thistlt Hotel T>EGS to .intimate to his friends and thi public generally that having taken over the \ ALEXANDRA HOTEL CHAPEL STREET, it will be his endeavour, by strict attention tc business and keeping the best Liquors, to merit their patronage. Comfortable accommodation for Board anc Residence. TERMS MODERATE. PLYING SCUD DINING ROOMS. fnHF Proprietor having made his fortune I selling crockery in Turkey, lives now only to try and get as many friends around him in his old ago as possible. No blowing. He means to give them a good Breakfast foi 3d. A splendid Dinner, consisting of every des cription Soups, Roast and Boiled Meats, Pies, Puddings, and Pastry, for 6d. A good Tea, 6d. Beds Is. Note the address. —Four doors from Copland's Thames Hotel, Queen-street. Q. C. E. » S H OJRTL AND-STEEET. mHE BEST WINES and SPIRITS, and HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALE, always hand. Q. C. E. RESTAURANT, SHORTLAND-STREET. BREAKFAST... ... Bto 10 a.m. Dinner (five courses) 12 to 3.30 p.m. Tea,., 6 to 7 p.m. ALL MEALS, Is. W. WALKER,} - R. ROACHE, \ heaaee»' Competition the spirit of trade. J. EDWARDS, "VT atal and military CAP MAKER & HATTER, 180, QUEEN-STREET. ' J ESTABLISHED 1859. ' I



R. HO BBS'S NEW. ADVERTISEMENT. FOB THE SPRING, 1871 R HOBBS ~—~ ~ Has lately purchased some very large parcels ol NEW and SEASONABLE I)'KAPERY and CLOTHING, much under value, and has deter mined during the coming Reason to give tlie public the full advantage of his purchases, b;y selling them all at a SMALL V OFIT. CHOICE GOODS In DRESS STUFFS of all kinds. A large and very cheap lot of White and Unbleached CALICOES and SHEETINGS of all kinds Prints, Hollands, Ticks, Derrv, and a very large Stock of HOSIERY of all kinds, A large lot of Ladies' and Girls STRAW HATS at low prices. A really good Stock of Men's and Boys' CLOTHING of a superior description, at very low prices. R HOBBS would remark that he has one of the Largest and Best-assorted Stocks of DRAPERY and CL' 'THING to select from, and would invite the public to inspect the same. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Queen and Wakefield-streets, Auckland; Ist September, 1871. FOR SEVEN DAYS ONLY ! REGARDLESS OF COST. IN CONSEQUENCE OF MOBEY'S LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT BEING about to be REMOVED to the premises lately occupied by Mr. S. Brown, neat Montague's Bazaar, Queen-street, the whole of the STOCK now on hand next Theatre Royal MUST J3E SOLD IN SEVEN DATS, Commencing THIS DAY (SATURDAY), when bargains iv tho following may bo secured :— Lot b. d. I—Ladies'White Longcloth Chemise, trimmed ... ... ... ... 2 £ 2— Do. do. do. well trimmed ... ... ... ... 3 13 3 — Do. do. do. very superior ... ... ... ... 5 11 4— Do. do. do. unbloached calico ... ... ... 2 3 5— Do. do. Night Dresses, trimmed ... ... 5s lid, 6s lid 10 C 6— Do. do. Drawers ... ... ... 2s Gd, 3s lid 5 11 7— Do. Night Caps ... ... ... ... ... ... ... IS 8— Do. Slip Bodices ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 S 9—A lot of Infants* Shirts ... ... ... ... ... 9d to IS 10— Do. Children's Shirts ... ... ~. ... ... l g t 0 111 11—Infants' Night Dresses ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 11 12—Children's Drawers ... ... ... ... ... ... Is lid to 3 6 13—A large variety of Baby Linen 14—Infants' Hoods, from ... ... ... '..■' i^-mp ... 111 15— Do. Satin Hats, from ... ... ... ... ... ■ ... 4jj 16— Do. Cashmere Cloaks, richly braided ... ... ~, ... 12 6 17 —French Merino Pelisses, richly trimmed ... ... ...' ... ... 8 11 18 —A lot of trimmed Hats, from ... ... ... ... ... ... 211 19—A lot of English trimmed Bonnets, from ... ... ... ... ... 4 11 20—Ladies'White Skirts, braided ... ... ... ... .„ ... 5 11 21—Ready-made Dresses, Skirts, Crinolines, &c, &c , equally chrap 22—1 case Boy's Knickerbocker Suits, all sizes, at ... ... ... ... 411 23—1 case of Astracan Jackets, for Ladies and Children... ... ... ... 7 9 24—2000 yards Remnants of all kinds at half-cost. With a Variety of Fancy Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Blondes, &c., all-to bo cleared oil previous to removal. For the time above specified ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND (CASH) RETURNED to all purchasers to tlie amount of £1. MOREY'S, NEXT THEATRE EOYAL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. NEIL CAMPBELL, TMII 111 CLITIIII QUEEN-STREET (OPPOSITE THE MARKET RESERVE), FJEGS to announce to the public that he has received a SUPEEIOU STOCK of WINTER TWEEDS, and can execute all orders entrusted to him at prices that will defy competition.



: CITY bin ie i 1 80, Queen Street. r j r I j 'SAMUEL COOMBES T)EGS to inform his customers and the Public, that in addition to the READY MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, he j hrs ADDED that of MEASURING and MAKING ON THE PREMISES, having engaged the services of an EXPERIENCED CUTTER, Of many years' London and Colonial experience. r —•**~■"*■ 3 . Gentlemen favoring him with their ORDERS ) I way depend on their being WELL t J EXECUTED, and at J PRICES I MUCH BE LOW ' what has been CHARGED '. GENERALLY IN AUCKLAND. ! i S.C. has JUST OPENED a LARGE LOT ov TWEEDS FOB THE SPRINU & SUMMER TRADES. TERMS :-CASH. City Clothing Mart, 80, QUEEN STREET.



AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. EXCHANGE AUCTION MART, QUEEN-STREET. rpHE undersigned takes this opportunity of returning thanks to their friends and the pub lic in general for the support accorded to them since they commenced business. Having leased the whole of the commodious promises known as the EXCHANGE AUCTION. MART, whicb, from its central position in Queen-street, offers to vendors of Household Furniture and other Merchandise requiring a large space to display them every facility for their disposal, either by public auction or private sale. In addition to the usual auctioneering business, free goods can be stored at moderate rates, for which insurance can be effected. SALES by AUCTION for the future will be held every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. All kinds of goods received and catalogued on the days previous. Special arrangements can be made, satisfactory to vendors, for the management of out-door Sales of General Merchandise, Furniture, &c., &c. Prompt payment of accounts, sales with moderate charges, and vendors can depend on the market value being obtained for goods consigned for sale at auction or otherwise. H. L. COHEN & CO., AUCTIONEERS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, EXCHANGE AUCTION MART, Queen-street, Auckland. NOTICE. THE Undersigned has secured convenient offices at the Insurance Company's Buildings, where his business as SHARE BROKER and LAND AGENT will be con ducted in future. With a view to facilitate business, and also for the purpose of securing reliable informa tion, he has appointed Mr. W. Buttle as his Sole Agent at the Thames: Office, Albert street, opposite Bank of Zealand, Grahams town. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. NOTICE. I HEREBY give notice that I have NO FURTHER CONNECTION with the firm of W. J. HUNT & CO. A. W.FLEMING. A. W. FLEMING, STOCK AND SHAREBROKER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 50, QUKEN-STREET. NOTICE ! NOTICE! ! NOTICE !! I THO CARTERS and Others, you will save I Your Money by calling at Howie's Little Produce Store, top of Upper Queen street, for Maize, Oatp, Hay, Bran. Potutoes, &c, &c. R. HOWIE. YOCNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OF LECT JBE3. The Committee of the above Association have great pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec tures:— September 20: Rev. WARLOW Davies, M.A. ---" Love, Courtship, and Marriage." Rev. 0. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). Tickets for tho 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. Gd. each person "FIJI TIMES." WE have roceivod FILES of the Fyi Times to August 19, by the * Strathnavor.' REED & BRETT, Agents.



EDINBURGH-CASTLE HOTEL, TAP 0' SYMONDS-STREET. WE hae a' kinds of-"Whisky from Glem livat, sac clear, That ne'er gaes a headaohe to the sax bawbee _ , g^r, We hae Gin, Rum,- Shrub, and ither nick nackets, , > For them wham the clear stuff their brains set in rackets. • We hae fine Yill frae WHITSON, also frae LYELL, Giugerbeer frae the GLEDHILL, and ither ilk whiles We hae Tea, Bread, and Cheese, alias We!sh Rabbits, Ham, Eggs, and Red Herrings, far wairsh ...... tasted .gabbita- , If at ony time, ought else should be wanted,-: We'll raither send for it than see freeas. dis appointed, . Z . N.8.--We still hae the fast trotting mare, and in '•• ~• ; ' ■■- .v.) ■_-■ Z. ' ..,:-,- The best of condition, and sound wind and . limb; ■ •')., ;.■-■■. .;- • ~..,_. She'd a match t'other day, but then the deil's in -it, . j .;-" .• '■ tU ; : She did her half hour in just twenty minuet** The shade that she raced with and won.io a ■ canter, ... ;/. ;;_. _• Was rode by, and owned by, poor old Tatn" O'Shanter. * ~..._,.;' I think.after.this, I'll he a man of renown, ;, For I can lie better than the Man About Town. This celebrated Mare is let for 7s. Gd. par - ''-'■'.' .' :''' .: ■■ day.- , ; , ;''., •;.:,:_ Hi FULLER, Proprietor. HILL, FENTON & HULBERT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL " HAT & CAP MANUFACTURERS, ST. MUNGO PLACE, Queen-street (opposite Bank of New Zealand), AND._ VICTORIA-STREET, NEXT THE ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, . AUCKLAND, j ,Z t) t, Hats and Caps op Evert Descbii'tion Mabi! to Oedbb* . J Tl /TESSRS. H., F. & H., in commencing . ■•*■ business, would simply remark that nothing but First-class Material and Work manship will be used in the manufacture of their goods, and from their extensive experi ence in Melbourne in connection with the above trade, they are enabled to suply an article suitable to the requirements of every gentleman entrusting them with an order. TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS. riIHE undersigned, having commenced busi? iima. RECEIVING and FORWARDING AGENT, solicits the patronage of Consignees and Shippers, of Merchandise, &c, and feels confident that the carp and attention he will devote to their interests, together with mode' rate charges, will merit approval. "' N.B.—Entries passed and goods promptly forwarded. '*, J. G. FREER, Office on tho Wharf. ; : JUST ARRIVED, v-'l-'IA. EX ' BELLA MARY,' FROM HOBART -TOWN,.':'. _Z*4b KA AAA ONE-YEAR and Two-year-old o\),\)\j\j Quicks, Apple Trees, Plum Trees, Cherries, Pears, Gooseberries alid Red Currants, Holly Trees with Berries, Lily of tbe Valley, Choice Assorted Jellies, Raspberry Viflegar, Bottled Fruits, Onion Seedj Seed Peas, Beans, Parsnip,, Garlick, Rye, Wh#*< Seed Peas, &c. r \ ._ , •_.. . iife »•_ ■_ ■:■ ' r ■' . H;-- L I P S C Q.-il&:7&miu-i<,6 :■'::•'■ '... ' ■' #«b_U_A .J ■' . V.tIO 130, QUEEN-STREET.. ','■'. ; f ■ ■-. ' ' mHE "THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the J OFFICE OF THE " EVENING STAR" Queen-street, .?■■ : ■: I j ■ M A.' ■' ! .:■' (Next to Sibbins'Corner), immediately on the arrival of the Steamer ■ ■ 'fifoin the Thame^; 1 '": ! :■ :&__■■. -. <:;: ;i!tr.i.' •■■■ '' Reed k Bi^'iJMj^^«^S^««3