SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Lone Star, schooner, l.*>B tons, Clark, from Adelaide. Comcrang, p.s., .1. Chrisp, from Bay of Islands.

DEPARTURES.

Hero, s.s., 760 tons, T. Logan, for Sydney. Taranaki, s.s., 250 tons, "Wheeler, for Taranaki and South. City of Auckland, 700 tons, W. Ash by, for London. Herald, schooner, *"5 tons, McKenzie, for Hokianga. Gazelle, brig, 200 tons, P. Brent, for Newcastle.

IMPORTS.

Per schooner Lone Star, from Adelaide.— 175 tons flour, 1100 bushels wheat, 20 bags bran, J. S. Macfarlane.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Hero, for Sydney: 10 quarter-casks whiskey, 10 octaves whiskey, 99 cases, Brown, Campbell and Co.; o tons flax, Stone Bros.; 2 boxes gold, Union Bank of Australia; 25 bags grass seed, R. Baird; 7 boxes gold, Bank of New South Wales; 2 boxes gold, Bank of Now Zealand; 198 bales flax, 80 bales tow, 18 ingots lead, 18 ingots zinc, 1 cask ships' lamps, 6 bales rugs, 8 kegs nails, 4 cnsks brass metal, 27 bags gum dust, 2 packages sundries. —Cruickshank, Smart and Co., agents.

The brig Rita, Captain Edwardes, cleared at the Customs to-day, for the Thames.

The brig Gazelle, Captain D. Brent, sailed for Newcastle this afternoon, in ballast.

The ps. Comerang arrived from Russell this morning, with a cargo of gum, fruit, coal, horses, cattle, &c. Passengers—Messrs. Smith, Lundon, Odlam, Davis, McLeod, Lusk, Hargreaves, Smith, Mrs. Hargreaves and family (4), Miss McDonald, Mrs. King, Miss Hickton, Mrs. Upton and 2 children, and six in the steerage.||

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

The fine steamer Hero, Captain Logan, will leave the wharf for Sydney this after noon with general cargo, 11 boxes gold, and the following passengers : — Mr. aud Mrs. Owen, Misses Owen, Mr. W. Rattray, Misses Rattray, Mr. J. C. Stone, Mr. A. VVardrop, Earl of Pembroke, Dr. Kingsley, Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Stone, Miss Stone, Miss Walker, Mr. "Williams, Mr. and Master Bennett, Mr. J. D. Hill, Mr. Walker, Rev. Mr. Ibbetson, Mr. Coupar, Mr. and Mrs. Poore, Mr. Walker.

DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

This fine ship got under weigh this morn ing, at nine o'clock, and dropped down har bour v«ith a light S.W. breeze. As she left her moorings, three cheers were given by the crew of the Queen Bee, and heartily responded to by those on the City. After rounding the heads, the breeze freshened, aud before morn ing we have no doubt the City will be clear of the land.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to

morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Fiji, per Albert, this day, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotik', per Tauranga, this day, at 5 p.m. For Russell, &c, per Comerang, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Taranaki and the Southern Provinces, per s.s. Rangatira, on Saturday, Ist April, at noon. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson Station will be received at this office till 12.30 p.m., and at Onehunga till 1.30 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Napier, on Saturday, Ist April, at 5 p.m. Telegrams for transmission from the Napier Station will be received till 5 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per s.s. Wonga Wonga, will close at this office on Friday, 7th April, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1

p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for the United States of America and the United Kingdom, bea-ing a late fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 1 30 p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Note.—Post-offices have heen opened at North Omauharo and Tuipana Bay, Great Barrier. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

Thb following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, April 1, 1871:— Friday, March 31: Messrs. T. Ritchie and A. K. Taylor. Saturday, April 1 : Messrs. H. H. Turton and I James Williamson. I

The Evening Star. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1871.

This is the last opportunity which we shall have of urging the duty of registration of the names of intending electors. To-morrow after noon the roll will be closed, and the neglect ful will be left lamenting. There has been some remissness in filling up the forms of ap plication, and many who meant well will be classed with those who have been wholly indifferent; and not only those who have not sent in applications, but those who suspect that they have blundered, should take ad vantage of the last remaining opportunity for having their claims correctly recorded.

Another enormous mass of gold has been unearthed, and fresh attention will be at tracted to tho Ciiledoniau claim at the Thames. The depression of shares was but of short continuance, and, as will be seen from our correspondent's letter, the prospects of the mine were never brighter. This is a matter in which the whole district should re joice, for the influence of one such grand re sult of enterprise as that exhibited in the returns from this claim, cannot fail to have a powerful effect in attracting attention from places beyond our shores, and in developing the whole golclfield.

It has been said that " there is nothing in a name," but the two Doctors Nicholson of this city must have discovered that there is a great deal in a name, and that an immense amount of inconvenience and confusion may arise from similar professions being associated with similar patronymics. In Ballarat, just now, there are two candidates for legislative honors, both rejoicing in the name of" Jones," and one of them, for distinction, is known even among his supporters as " Rogue Jones." As neither of our local practitioners has acquired the notoriety of the Victorian politi cian, the same sobriquet would not apply, but the advantage of some distinguishing appella tion is unquestionable. In another column it will be observed that attention is drawn to the confusion made by patients in the names of the two medical gentlemen, and their difficulty in knowing the tother from which. We trust that our readers will observe that while Matthew and Luke are not enrolled as disciples of Eseulapius, the practice of medi cine is carried on in the city by Mark and John.

We arc sorry to see that the Whan 'bus is about to be discontinued. This conveyance has been a great convenience to settlers, and its continuance cannot fail to have a great effect on the development of that district. We still trust that an effort will be made to secure greater encouragement to this venture, as its discontinuance will unnoubtedly have the effect of stopping any such enterprise in the same direction for a long time.

The p.s. Golden Crown brought up from Thames last evening 2000 ozs. gold for the Bank of New South Wales.

The p.s. Royal Alfred will resume her trips to the Thames on Friday (to-morrow), leaving the wharf, Queen-street, at 6.30 p.m.

The anniversary tea-meeting of the Mount Eden, Sunday-school was held on Tuesday evening in the school-room, Mount Eden. Tea was provided at half-past 6, and the room was comfortably filled. In the absence of the Rev. P. 11. Cornford, whose ill-health pre vented his attendance at the meeting, Mr. Outen took the chair. After devotional exercise Mr. Brooks read the secretary's re port, which gave a detailed account of the school work for the past year. It appears from the report that the school was progressing favourably, and that teachers were all work ing amicably together. Mr. Fitness then read the treasurer's report, which was anything but discouraging. After singing a hymn the chairman called upon Mr. F. G. Ewington to address the meeting. That gentleman having spoken on " Our Work," was followed by Mr. S. Matthews ou " Anything," and Mr. H. Cornford on " The Teacher's Witness." Another hymn was sung, after which Mr. F. Battley spoke on "Bible Teaching," Mr. J. T. Garlick on " Regular Attendance at School,'' and Mr. S. Wells made an earnest appeal for funds and twelve more teachers.

The Lone Star left Adelaide on the Ist in stant, and Port Victor on the Bth. Had strong breezes throughout.

The following anecdote will show that our French neighbors have not regarded the sacking of London as an improbable event: —A well known English General having visited one of the French military schools, and having been asked to name a subject for a military memoir, gave them the "Advance upon London from the South Coast." Instantly, as though by magic, pens were scratching away at every desk, seemingly in a race against time, for the subject was knewn by heart. The number and nature of the villages to be passed through along the various lines of road, the accommo dation each could provide for men and horses, the positions affording means of defence, and the steps to be taken for forcing or evading them, were all known.

The Medical Press and Circular calls atten tion to the apathy or indifference which exists in country places of having the damp, sepul chral air of churches locked up during the six clays of the week improved by heating before the congregation assembles. We have known persons pre-rlisposed to thoracic affections suffer severely by sitting in the cold churches throughout the morning service. All we can say is, that when the temperature and condi tion of the atmosphere of churches is ne glected, it is an essential of great moment overlooked, and that persons coining to wor ship are thereby made to suffer, not through incaution on their part, but owing to utter carelessness on the Bide of those who should know better.

A letter has been addressed to the Under- Secretary of the Colonies, calling attention to the slave trade in the South Seas. It is signed by Lord Alfred Churchill, Sir T. Fowcll Buxton, four members of the House of Commons, and the Secrelury of the Aborigines I'rotection Society. They are satisfied that "the trade in Polynesians requires to be very firmly dealt with by Her Majesty's Government." They print a letter from Mr. Robert Short, of Melbourne, in which that gentleman says, that at Fiji the trade in human beings "is carried on now on c scale of unprecedented magnitude, ac aompanied by circumstances of great atrocity."

The Independence Bidi/e has published the names of 3,000 French officois interned in Germany who have expressed their con currence in the protest against a Bonapartist restoration which has already been published. It announces that numerous further adhe sions are daily received, but the German authorities having prohibited this political demonstration on the part of their captives, it refrains from publishing any additional signatures, as this might expose the officers to harsh measures.

The taking of the United States' census, now nearly completed, has brought to light some curious specimens of given names. A man in Illinois has five children, who have been christened Imprimis, Finis, Appendix, Addendum, aud Erratum. In Siuythc County, Virginia, a Mr. Eluiadoras Sprinkle has called his two sons Mrytlo Ellmore and Onyx Curwen, and his six daughters Memphis Tappan, Empress Vandalia, Tatnia Zain, Okeno, Moletre, Og Wilt, and Wintosse Emmah. The great number of persons surnamed Sprinkle in that county is given as the excuse for these extraordinary names.

THE FUNERAL, OF CAPTAIN GUILDING.

A vehy large concourse of people have assembled as we go to press, in prepara tion for joining in the funeral obsequies of the late Captain Guilding. There is a very largo muster of Volunteers of the various companies, and of the Masonic brotherhood, with their regalia. The throng of citizens which has also assem bled to pay the last tribute of respect shows the estimation in which the de ceased gentleman was held. The funeral procession promises to be one of the largest seen in Auckland for a long time.

POLICE COURT—Thursday.

[Before J. O'Neill Esq., and Dr. Kendernine,

Justices.]

Drunkenness. —Two drunkards were pun ished in the usual manner.

Dkunk and Disoedeely.—Kate MeManus and Mary Robinson were each fined 20s and costs or to be imprisoned 48 hours.

Vageancy.—Bridget Curtis, charged with beinsz; an idle and disorderly person, was sent, to gaol for a fortnight. Letitia Hughes, an old offender, and Ann Paulgrave were imprisoned for three months. Richard Jones, on the evidence of Detective Ternahan, was proved to be an idle and disorderly person, and to hav^been caught ou the previous day in the act of stealing, and was sentenced to a similar penalty.

Assault.—The adjourned case of assault in which Donald Stewart, master of the Onward, was charged by Eliza, a native of Bau, with continued assaults, and cruelty on the high seas. Messrs. Bes-eridge and Brookfield for the prosecution; Mr. Tyler appeared and asked for any adjournment for eight days, on the grounds of the absence of a material wit ness. After considerable debate between counsel the application was allowed, and de fendant was bound over to appear in eight days, in his own bond for £200 and two sureties of £100 each.

THE THAMES.

THE CALEDONIAN.—I3,OOO Ozs. EXPECTED.

THE MANUKAU NEW REEF,

INVERNESS CRUSHING*.

THE ALBURNIA SPECIMENS

BALLARAT AND RISING SUN

-GOOD REPORTS

THE CURE

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

The p.s. Lady; Bowen is just leaving for Auckland, aud, in the absence of telegraph communication, I forward you the latest news by letter. 1 he Caledonian is really better than ever. The reef is increasing in size, and the gold visible throughout. Shares have been bought up readily at £100. There will be no difficulty in lodging from 12,000 13,000 ozs. by Saturday night, and I expect the dividend to be the same as last. The new reef in the Manukau is looking splendid, and over five ouuees to the ton is expected. It is believed that the reef will be found in the Cure ground, and shares have been en quired for. Several parcels have sold at Bs. to 10s. The find in the Star of the South is not so good as was reported. The specimen takeii out is about 5 lbs. weight, not very rich.

The new manager in the Alburnia is turning out very good stone, some nice specimens being met with occasionally. The crushing looks well for a good return. The Eallarat and Rising Sun is looking splendid, and a handsome return is certain. The Inverness crushing is still going on, and looks well for two ounce 8 to the ton. The Nonpariel have had a good crushing. Retorting will commence on Friday.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE IMPERIAL CROWN.

Wc arc sorry to have to record another fatal accident which occurred last night in the Imperial Crown. A man named William Formau (lately working in the Tweedside claim) was employed running the trucks in the forty-foot level, and from what we have heard, must have slipped in pushing the truck into the cage, aud fell a distance of sixty feet. Dr. Croft was on the spot shortly after the acci dent occurred, but his services were of no avail, as death must have been instantaneous.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST SOIREE.

A soiree was held last evening in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Shorthand. The chapel was quite crowded, and we presume that the proceeds would go a considerable way towards the purpose to which they were to be devoted—namely, the liquidation of the debt. Mr. J. Manners presided. After tea, the meeting was addressed by the Rev. S. Wilson, Rev. J. Buller, and Rev. C. Watters. Mrs. Watters then spoke for some time on suitable topics, and the meeting was brought to a close by a few remarks from Mr. Kernick.

RETURNED DIGGERS.

We understand that a number of diggers who left the Thames during the receut rush to Queensland returned per s.s. Hero, aud express their disgust at the chase they have had in search of a will-o'-the-wisp auriferous region. One of the unhappy rovei-3 sold ten scrip in the Caledonian just before his departure for £10 each, aud other mining interests at equally ridiculous figui-es, whereby he reckons his loss at some £3000, besides loss of time and expenses of travelling, which in Austra lian districts is an important consideration. In company with others of the returned miners ho now expresses his belief that, taking it altogether, there is no better place than New Zealand, and it will be long ere he is again induced to travel on such a fool's errand.— Advertiser, March 29.

ONEHUNGA.

In the Resident Magistrate's Court, on Wed nesday, before C. Mellsop, Esq., acting Resi dent Magistrate, Captain Symonds, J. Paton, and J". Kerr, Esqs., J.P's, the following cases were heard :—

Ejectment.—Berry v. Taprell. —This was an action to obtain possession of certain pre mises in Onehunga.—Mr. Brock appeared for plaintiff, aud Mr. Keetley for defendant.— John Berry deposed that he was the owner of allotments in Onehunga occupied by defen dant. He held a mortgage of a lease. In the first instance the interest fell into arrears, and he then purchnsed the pro perty through the Registrar of the Supreme Court. After that he took possession, and stayed one night in the house. He afterwards heard that the defendant had broken open the house and retaken possession.

The keys still remained with the plaintiff. Defendant has occupied the premises ever since without the plaintiff's lease. The deed signed by the Registrar and attested by A. Brock was put in. In answer to Mr. Keetley, plaintiff said he got possession about four years ago by going in, as there was no one there. Goods were in the house, which ho put out.—Mr. Keetley argued that it had not been proved that the property occupied by defendant was the same referred to in the deed produced, which was based on a mortgage deed, which was not produced ; also, that, the defendant was a married woman, and her husband ought to have been joined with her. —The Court gave judgment for the plaintiff possession to be given in one month. Norris v. Dines.—Claim, £2 os. 3d. Settled out of Court. Norris v. Lucas.—Claim, £2 18s. 2d. Settled out of Court.

THE EVENING STAR, MABOH 30, 1871.



The following is the total quantity and value of the cargo of the ship City of Auckland, "which sails for London to-day : — Gum —3799 cases and bags, £ s. d. 456 tons 13 030 0 0 In bulk, 9£ tons 236 0 0 Wool—323 bales, 96,570 lbs. 5,936 17 6 Oil —73 casks and tanks, 9 tons 1,370 0 0 Leather—39 bales, 24,804 lbs. 1,291 17 6 Cotton—41 bales, 15,848 lbs. 900 0 0 Cotton Seed—50 tons ... 274 0 0 Cobra—7 tons 105 0 0 Phosphate—in bulk, &c, 66 tons ... 264 0 0 Tallow—49 casks, 16 tons ... 340 0 0 Butter—25 casks, 25 cwt. ... 100 0 0 Gold —8 boxes, 11,765 ozs. Odwts. 6grs 45,880 0 0 Sundries— 1 case cabinet wood ... 100 0 0 4 cases china ... ... 95 0 0 1 boat" 40 0 0 9 packages ... ... 50 0 0 3 cases plants ... ... 15 0 0 4,537 horns 12 O 0 7 cases metal, 3 tons ... 12 0 0 1 case paper screens ... 5 0 0 2 pieces (20ft.) timber... 5 0 0 2 case3 curiosities ... 5 0 0

£70,066 15 0



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FTIHE "THAMES ADVERTISER" 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 & Drett, Agents for Auckland, mII E 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. Complete iiles received by the James Paterson. REED AN D BItE TT, "EVENING STAR" OFFICE, Queen-street. REGISTER! REGISTER! T7IORMS OF CLAIMS TO VOTE MAY BE DAD AT THE OFFICE OF THIS PAPER. PRICE ONE PENNY.



WANTED —A person of middle age, to take charge of two children aged 7 and 6, or a person with one child.—For address, apply to Mr. Jameson, Carpenter, Wellesley street. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Evening- Stab Office, with neatness and despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that Hooper, Oj__t, abd 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. - : WA NT E D—S HARES in the Caldonian Gold Mining Company I Long Drive Gold Mining Company Tokatea Gold Mining Company Gas Company Union Sash and Door Company. Clients can obtain gratis a revised share list, as also the latest mining news at my office. J. TONSON GARLICK, Sharebroker. Shortland-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1871. WANTED — Bank of New Zealand SHARES. "MINING-. Belfasts Cr.ledonians Inverness Long Drives Nonpareils Thames Tookey's Young American MARTIN SHOLL, Queen-street. A LADY is desirous of meeting with another to live with her. Must wait on herself. Terms low.—Address E. A. C, Evening Star Office. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. .. .. .._._. Jones. Stage Manager J. P. Hydes. TWO NEW PIECES. COMEDY. COMEDY. DEARER THAN LIFE. WHO SPEAKS FIRST? THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, March 30, The performance will commence with Byron's Comedy, of DEARER THAN LIFE! To conclude with the delightful Comedietta, WHO. SPEAKS FIRST? Plan of Dress Circle at Messrs. Uptons', where seats may be secured. Carriages ordered at quarter to 11. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock punc tually. Trices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. NO. 2 COMPANY, A.R.V. AN IMPORTANT MEETING of the Company will be held THIS (THURS DAY) EVENING, 30th instant, after parade. By order. W. E. MANN, Hon. Sec. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, THAT FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, Hawke's Bay, known as the " EMPIRE HOTEL;" 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 Provinca. For particulai s, apply to the Proprietor, G. H. SWAN, Napier; or, to E. & H. ISAACS, Fort-street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE—A 5-roomed COTTAGE, with Schoolroom attached, 28 feet frontage by 100 feet.—Apply to Mrs. Pearson, on the premises, two doors from Newton Hall. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned, at his Mart, Fort-street, until 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 3rd proximo, for several Works to be done in the above District. Specifications may b-j seen, and all information obtained, on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE, Chairman. T)EDWOOD HIGHWAY RATES. Mr. Jenkins, the Collector of Rates for the Ded wood Highway District, will attend at the office of Mr. R. Vailb, Canada Buildings, from 11 a.m. to 2 o'clock p.m., on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATUR DAY, and MONDAY NEXT, to receive Rates. Any Rates unpaid after MONDAY, April 3, will be imme diately handed to a solicitor for recovery, without any further notice. E. OWEN, Chairman, Trustees Dedwood Highway District. March 27,1871. pHONETIC SHOR TH A N £>. Mr. W. MITCHELL intimates that he has com menced the formation of Classes for INSTRUCTION in PHONOGRAPHY or Phonetic Shorthand (Pitman's system). Terms on application. The superiority of Phonography over every other system of Shorthand is universally admitted, and, from its beauty and utility, is daily becoming more established in popularity.— Camberwell Cottage, Bath-street, Pamell.



Lfib__s. S TJEAM TO THE SpSijHSjtSNs. N-5 THAMES. rMt^SmWST TIME TABLE. The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWN.' From Auckland. .Friday, 31st March, 10 o'clock morning Saturday, Ist April, 10 o'clock morning J. S. MACFARLANE, March 28, 1871. Ageilt* "Tn-Gk QTE aIvI~TO~TH_ *SfS?lO^^ KJ THAMES. *sl_l§«i__§~ Hie powerful p.s. 'CHALLENGER' will leave DAILY, as follows, carrying light freiehf and passengers : b From Auckland : Thursday, 30th March, at 5.30 o'clock p.m. Friday, 31st March, at 5.30 o'clock p.m. Saturday, Ist April, at 5.30 o'clock p.m. From Grahamstown : Friday, 31st March, at 12 o'clock noon. Saturday, Ist April, at 1 o'clock p.m. HOLMES BROS. -JkK__„ TT'OR TARANAKI X 1 NELSON, PICTON, ANT) WELLINGTON (Calling at Waa b_____——— ganui should inducement offer). The Screw Steamer ' RANGATIRA ,' F. Renner, Commander, will leave the Manulcau for above Ports, on SATURDAY NEXT, April Ist at 2 o'clock p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALLY, Agents • Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. ,-KJfe. TjlOR PO VB RT _ BAT "^^j^^S. JP AND NAPIER. _EaNs_*#__i The Fine s.s. 'NAPIER,' Captain W. Bendall, will leave for Poverty Bay and Napier, on SATURDAY EVENING, April 1. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent ; Or, to CAPTAIN BENDALL, on board, iTK^ SI A N FRANCISCO Ijiffi^SsV^ AND OVERLAND TO ENG, pMm^lVO^* LAND The Californian, New _3E_3^___3 Zealand, ana Australian Mail Line of Steam Packets, under contract with the Government of New Zealand for a Monthly Service, carrying the European and American Mails. The Splendid Steam Packet 'W ON G A WO N G A,' J. Steuart, Esq.., Commander, will leave the Queen street Wharf, carrying the English mail, at 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 7th April. For full particulars of the throughroute, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. March 17, 1871. -^T2kk THOR KAIPARA /t^^lV —- (Delivering Cargo at all JfwA l>»K\_*» Statioks). XaaZS***—**--™. fpj je g c i 100ner 'MERLIN,' M. Yates, Master, will sail on SATURDAY, Ist April, 1871. M. NICCOL, Agent. March 30, 1871. *==T|** TT 0:R LEVUKA. /_pJr^r*Os**» ie Clipper Topsail Schooner 3ttg^|> 'JENNIE DUNCAN' "Will sail for above place on MONDAY, April 3rd. Excellent accommodation for First and Second-class Passengers. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. (PROWN DISTILLERY, \J AUCKLAND. The CROWJS DISTILLERY has fully established these facts —that Spirits can be distilled in Auckland equal in quality to those imported, tliat they can be produced at a cost to give a large profit • (even selling, duty paid, at a price equal only to the duty on Foreign Spirits),—and that there is a ready sale and a daily increasing demand for the products of the Distillery. At the same time, it has become obvious that ad vantage should be taken of the present excellent and abundant harvest to lay in an ample stock of grain, at a minimum cost; that a large quantity of Spirits should be made before next summer, the season least favourable for distillation ; that a large stock should be placed in bond to improve by age—the only want to render the Spirits unexceptionable; and that the Plant should be enlarged by an additional Still, and other minor improvements, especially with a view to make available the Sugar Beetroot, which can be grown to so much advantage in this Province, and produces an excellent spirit at a small cost. In order to attain the greater success which the fully carrying out of this plan would ensure, addi tional Capital is required, and this it is intended to raise by extending the present Proprietary, and thus affording to those who have expressed a wish to partake in the undertaking an opportunity of doing so. With this view it is proposed to register the Com pany under the Joint Stock Companies Act, with a nominal Capital of £20,000, in 4,000 shares of £5 each. Of these, 2,000 will be taken as paid up by the present Proprietors as the value of the Plant and Business; 1,000 will be sold so as to raise £5,000, and the re maining 1,000 Shares will remain the property of the Company, available for raising additional Capital should such a course be hereafter deemed advantage ous. Thus the whole of the Capital to be raised win be used for the promotion of the efficiency and tne extension of the business of the undertaking. The amount on the Shares now offered will be re quired to be paid up as follows: -10s. per Share on application, 10s. per Share on allotment, *1 PeJ Share on the Ist of May, £1 per Share on the Ist oi June, and £2 per Share on the Ist of July titaA. Particulars, and an order to inspect the Distillery, may be obtained on application to Mr. Cawxwew* Vulcan Lane, to whom applications for Shares wj be made. ... As soon as a sufficient number of Shares are aPP'I?" for, a meeting of the Shareholders will be held v* order to complete the arrangements for the Corny!*** No application will be entertained unless received before the 2nd of April, 1871. I^T O T I O B • To PREVENT MISTAKES, which are at preset of constant occurrence, the public are requested w notice that there are two medical men in AucKia* 1 named NICHOLSON, namely, Mark E. B. Nichol son, of EMILY PLACE, and John R. Nicholson M.P.C., of Symonds-street, and late of Onehireg*'. who has recently commenced practice in this city- \ — I'BUSTOTHEWHAIJ. FE. PHIPPS regrets to find that the . traffic on this road is not sufficient to cover the expenses incurred in running 'Bus, and that he 'will be obliged to discon tinue the same after SATURDAY next. E. E. PHIPPS-