The Evening Star.

Vol. lI—No. 312,]

AUCKLAND, MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1871.

[Price One Penny.



l_S__f-*_%_s__* NOETH SHOEE EEEET. TIME TABLE OF THE P.S. «BALL A ROOKH.' From I Fl"°m North Shore, Prom Auckland. I North Shore, Old Wharf. New Wharf. 7.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. For Auckland 845 „ 9.0 „ 8.30 a.m. 930 „ 10.0 „ 11-30 „ 10.30 „ 11.0 „ 4.50 p.m. 11.-10 „ 12.0 noon 6.0 „ 12.40 p.m. 1.0 p.m. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ 2.30 „ 3.0 „ I From Auckland 3.30 „ 4.15 ~ ! 11.0 a.m. 5.0 „ 5.30 „ 4.15 p.m. 6.10 „ 6.30 „ 5.30 „ At low spring tides the Old Wharf only. On Sunday, the first boat from North Shore is at 9.30 a.m. ; from Auckland, at 10 a.m. HOLMES, BROS. *#_^__&- QTEAM TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. PROM AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWN : Tuesday, January 10, 1 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, January 11, 2 o'clock afternoon FROM GRAHAMSTOWN TO ADT'KLAND : Monday^ January 9, 5.30 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, January 10, 6 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, January 11, G. 30 o'clock evening S. HAGUE SMITH. jMwi_. Sg__ss&Q3 TTIOR TAURANGA. The Cutter ' MARY ELIZA,' D. Sellars, Master, will sail on THIS (Monday) EVENING, 9th inst. M. NICCOL, Agent. January 7, 1871. TTIOR TAURANGA DIRECT. The regular trader 'TAURANGA,' 0. Moeller, Master, will leave as above THIS DAY (Monday), 9th inst. For freight or passage apply on board. mRIP TO H.M. S.- 'GALATEA.' The steamers ' ENTERPRISE No. 1' & ' LALLA ROOKH' will leave the wharf EVERY HALF-HOUR for H.M.S. ' GALATEA,' when opened for visitors. HOLMES BROS. TO EXCURSIONISTS. A STEAMER can be obtained at any time, on the shortest notice, prepared to take excursionists to any place in the har bour, on application to HOLMES, BROS., North Shore. STEAM TO WHANGAREI AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS. J THE p.s. 'SAMSON,' will leave— opl^"FoE Whangabei L /' Every Friday. W-J EAVES WHANGAREI POR AUCKLAND Every Saturday. Fob Tahbanga Tuesday next, at noon. Leaves Tauranga for Auckland Wednesday next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE THORNE, Jun., Agent, Shortland-streetj or, * E. CAFFLER & CO., Agents, Whangarei,



to 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 Poatmaster-Q-eneral 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 C/ill be from Port Chalmers on the Ist an "_" from Auckland on the 7th of every month, Z com mence from Port Chalmers on the Ist of April next. The Service will be performed by the Powerful Side-wheel Steamers the 'NEBRASKA,' 2143 Tons Register, < N E V A I) A,' 2143 Tons Register, 'DAKOTA,' of 2153 Tons "Register, all built in 1865, under official supervision, and classed extra Al at American Lloyds. For Passenger accommodation these vessels are unsurpassed by any afloat. Perfect ar rangements have been made to connect with the Pacific Railway, and with the magnificent lines of steamers running between New York and England. Passengers will be booked right through. First-class fare, from all ports in New Zealand to England, including the use of the celebrated Silver Palace Cars over the American Continent, will not exceed £85. Second and third-class passengers will be taken at proportionately low rates. Return tickets at a reduced rate will be issued, and passengers will be allowed to remain over at any aud all ports and stations called at. The contract time between San Francisco and Auckland, and vice versa, is 24 days. Passen gers who may desire to proceed right through will reach England within 40 days from Auck land. Every exertion will bo made to make this the popular passenger route. Arrangements will be made to connect in , New Zealand with the intercolonial steamers, so that Australasian passengers may be con veyed right through at a slight increase upon New Zealand rates. Fuller particulars will be given in a futuae advertisement. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & Co., Agents-in-Chief for New Zealand at Auck land, for the United States, New Zea land and Australasian Steam Packet Line ; DRIVER, STEWART & CO., Agents for Otago., JOHNSTON & CO., Agents for Wellington ; MILES & CO., Agents for Lyttelton. November 26, 1870. yyxsM*> «-_r-'»*.__r' *!.-._-__i Jt_©.*S3-B__S___r FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, OTAGO, AKD BLUFF. CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The s.s. ' AIREDALE,' WILL leave for above Ports on TUES DAY, 10th inst., at noon. For Freight or Passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Queen-street, Auckland; or, to LEDGER & FRANCIS, Grahamstown, Thames. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYT TELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. The powerful s.s. 'TARANAKI,' E. Wheeler, Commander, on TUESDAY next, 10th inst., at 3 p.m. COMBES & DALDY, Agents. X7IOR SYDNEY. CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader ' CONSTANCE' will sail on TUESDAY next, 10th January, 1871. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. ,



AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies). The s. s. ' WONGA WONGA,' due on the 11th January, 1871. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Jill FOR LEVUKU, FIJI. TO SAIL ON SATURDAY NEXT. THE Favourite Clipper Schooner ' KAURI,' T. SnEPiiERD, Master, will sail for the above WEDNESDAY next, 11th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Customhouse and Commission Agent. 1, Lower Queen-street, Jan. 2, 1871. TTIOR LONDON DIRECT. The fine new composite Clipper Ship ' CITY OP AUCKLAND,' 860 tons register, William Asuby, Esq., Commander, having jus<; made one of the fastest voyages from' London, will receive prompt despatch. She is fitted with every modern improve ment, and offers more than usual inducement to all classes of passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., . Agents. High-street, Auckland, December 12, 1870. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. CHEISMAS PRESENTS. THE Largest Assortment of FANCY GOODS and TOYS ever exhibited in the Australian Colonies, now on sale at Mon tague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, Auck land, consisting of — 500 Work Boxes, from 3s 6d each 500 Writing Desks, from 3s 6d each 100 Ladies' Companions, from 2s each 500 20-key Double-bound Concertinas, from 9s each 400 Lustre Ornaments, from 12s 6d per pair Cruet Stands, 4 bottles, from 10s each Ladies' Bags, from 3s each Fancy Bags, fr< a 2s each Fancy Purses, from Is each Flower Vases, from 2s per pair Albums, from 2s each Gold Earrings, from 12s 6d per pair Also, 10,000 other Articles, comprising—Toys of all descriptions, Wax Dolls, Crying Dolls, Model Dolls, Wood Dolls, Gutta Percha Dolls, Puzzles, Lotto, Bricks, Ninepins, Parlour Croquet, Lawn Croquet. Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Services, from 30s. each Plated Goods and Cutlery, of every description 50 cases of Novelties, just unpacked, ex ship 'Titnaru,' from England ; the whole of which will be sold at cost price PERAMBULATORS, 30s. each. l^g°NoTE the Address : — MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. KOMCB OF REMOVAL. HERBERT H. SMITH, Patent Portable Smoke-consuming Oven Maker, has REMOVED to those more convenient pre mises at the back of Mr. J. C. Morrin's, Grocer, and opposite Mr. J. Rout's Store. Persons applying at Mr. J. C. Morrin's will be shown through. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens made and re paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting fixed, and Machinery repaired. NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and AUCKLAND—leaving the Whau at 8 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 5 p.m. Parcels carried. . Mr. F. Phipps ha 3 been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. November 4>, 1870.



CASH PALACE. The great secret of how to become rich I have heard Many folks talk of, and call it absurd ; Now the mystery I'll reveal, and time will soon prove What I advertise is truth, and the whole truth, by Jove! Make your way to the CASH PALACE, and there you'll 4 soon find That quality and cheapness are fairly combined ; From a needle to an anchor you'll find we don't stick ; We defy competition, 'cos we don't give any tick. So if our list of prices you will for a moment peruse, You'll say you never purchased a cheaper penny news. An advice I will give you ere my rhymes end — Pay a visit, before Christmas, to the Poor Man's Friend. IS IT POSSIBLE ? IS IT POSSIBLE? IS IT POSSIBLE? Is it possible to buy 1 lb best Tea in Auckland for 2s ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a large bar of Soap for 7d ? * Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb of Corn Flour for 6d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Price's full weight Candles for Is ? 1 J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best English Vinegar at 3d per pint ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a good blue Shirt with linen back for Is 6d ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Washing Soda for lid ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Hobart Town Jams at 7d per tin ? 1 Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Crimean Shirt, all wool, for 4s ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a pair of boys' Trousers for 2s 9d ? 1 J l J Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Meat Dishes from Gd each ? ** Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Plates at 2s Gdper dozen ? 1 Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Dinner Plates at 3s Gd per dozen ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Pudding Basins from 3d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Egg-cups at Is Gd per dozen ? " Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a Porcelain Lamp (complete) for 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tumblers at 4d each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Gold Cups & Saucera at 10s 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy White & Blue Cups & Saucers at 8b 6d doz ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 dozen Wine Glasses for 3s ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Colonial Cheese for 6d lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good Tweed, all wool, for Is 4d per yard ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy good lined-faced Collars for 6d a box ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy a bottle of Pickles for 8d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Starch for 5d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 1 lb Bacon for 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possiblo to buy 1 lb Cocoa and Chocolate for Is 6d ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Mugs from 2s 6d per set ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy assorted Nails at 3d per lb ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Water Bottles at Is 6d ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Shoes at 9d per pair ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Socks at 6d per pair ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Castor Oil at 8d per bottle ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Flooring Brads at 2d per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy two cakes Blacking for lid ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy 150 pairs of Blankets at 8s per pair ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Chamber Utensils at 2s each ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy Bottled Fruits at 9d per bottle ? Yes ; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to buy best Coffee at Is per lb ? Yes; at the CASH PALACE Is it possible to make Chaistmas Presents these bad times ?—Yes; when you can buy a box of Toys for 3d at the CASH PALACE, H. P. COHEN T)EGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that it is possible to obtain any of the above-mentioned Articles, and several other kinds, too numerous to mention, at equally low prices, at the CASH PALACE. - N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to; a liberal allowance made to Wholesale Buyers. ■ NOTE THE ADDRESS— CASH _PA.I__AO_E QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Montague's Fancy Bazaar, and three doors above Boggie 9 the Butcher.



UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOES PROM "WELIiESLEY-STREET. 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, MarteU's Pale or Dark Brandy. The above at 4s per bottle, or 42s per dozen, assorted 5 half-bottles, 2s. Martell's or Hennessey's case """j . Brandy 5 6 | Dunville's case Whiskey 4 6!o Bernard's case Old Tom 4 6f W Gin, JDKZ 5 0 S Ditto (small) ... 3 Oj « 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 ... 43 O 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 1 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... 5 0 Blood & Dawson's Stout ... 1 3 ... 14 0 Tennant's _ Bass's Ale ... 1 3 .. 14 0 Jeffrey's EdinburghAle,pntsl 0 ... Jl 0 BASS'S ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE & RETAIL WINE & SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF STMOND-STREET AND KARANQAHAPE ROAD. PRIVATE ENTRANCE : SYMONP STREET. LIST OF PRICES. Spibits and Wines Bottled on thh Premises. MARTELL & HENNESSEY'S PALE BRANDY, 4s. per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Mar tell and Hennessey's Dark Brandy, 4s. per bottle ; small bottle, 2s. Greenless and Calduell's Campbelton Whiskey, 4s. and 4s. 6d. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. per bottle j small bottle, 2s. Jamesou's Dublin Whiskey, 4b. and 4s. 6d, per bottle; small bottle, 2s. Rum, 3s. per bottle ; small bottles, Is. 6d, Old Jamaica Rum, 4s. per bottle. Amontillado Sherry, ss. per bottle ; 60s. per dozen. Sherry Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot« tie; 445. per dozen; small bottles, 2s, Old Tawny Port, ss. per bottle ; 58s per dozen. Port Wine (very superior), 4s. per bot tle ; 445. per dozen ; small bottles, 2s. Port and Sherry Wine, 3s. per bottle ; 345. per dozen. In Case—Genuinh Bbands. Hennessey's, Martell's, and Hine & Co.'s ss. Ocl. per bottle. Three Dagger Associated Vineyard Brandy, ss. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z., 4s. 6d. per bottle. Geneva, J.D.K.Z. (small), 3s per bottle. Old Tom, 4s. Od. per bottle. Dunville's Whiskey, 4s. Od. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2), 6s. per bottle. Champagne (No. 2, small) 3s. per bottle. Claret, 4s. per bottle ; 365. per dozen. English Ginger Wine, 3s, per bottle . 30s. per dozen. Townsend's Sarsaparilla, ss. per bottle. Australian Wine, 3s. 6d. and 4s. per bottle (8 different brands). Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is. 3d. per bottle ; 14s. per dozen. Terms :—Strictly Cash.—No Exception ■ i. • j — ro'L f. ': '■ ■ ' 'J j SAMUEL E VINSON, PROPRIETOR.