CORRESPONDENCE.

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CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEER.- DALTONS V. BLUNDERS.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sir -As ibis is a public and private mat tec be good enough to insert same in jour dependent journal. I came across a person -o (Ihv that is connected with the Karanga liare "Highway Board, who informed uiethat there was another hitch in their affairs, viz., a row between contra, tors and engineer. Any expense arising out of such row will ot course tome out of our poor ratepayers' pockets, to rectify matters, or otherwise be involved in extra heavy legal expenses, through the non professional abilities of the engineer—l mean a go-called one. It appears- (and I am well informed on the subject)—that the contract for this Road Board was completed, and ot eouiso =the contractors naturally enough ap plied tor payment, when the so-called engi neer, after a little time, refused to give a certificate of completion of the works in; question. The contractors (who were not ignorant men in knowledge of reading &c, said, " We will soon make you pay, and dearly too." I interpret this-as the Board will be sued, and ultimately have to pay for the ignorance of their so-called engineer. It would also appear that this clever engineer gave the contractors a plan to work from that was found out afterwards to beuseless, or at any rate impossible to carry out in execution However, to unravel the mystery of tins gr«at plan, two gentlemen, viz., Messrs Daltons, were applitd to, to look into the matter and decide between contractors and engi neer. Messrs. Dalton at once proceeded to the field of operations, and commenced a survey of the ground in dispute, from which they made a plan, and there found out the " ginger-beer"-l beg pardon-I mean the engineer was utterly wrong, his plan being worthless, ho having pot hold of a wrong sec tion or level, or-something of that sort, for I am no engineer, and, what s more, don t profess it (like many others), so can t give you full particularsdf-Lheengineeringblundersj out, 1 do know the plan in question was an imaginary made one, for I bear this clever engineer was never on the ground till after the work was commenced, so I can't see how he could get up a correct plan, and expect men to carry out the work.properly, when he him aelf was to blame in givh.g the contractors an impracticable plan in design. It seems strange, but yet true, when there are any engineering or surveying blunders to be tested, it is invariably the Messrs. Dalton who are culled upon to report on or set makers and men riglit. This is the fourth or fifth job I bear they have proved the ignorance of the engineer. So much for our so-called Auckland professional men —this speaks for itself. Look at the Government surveys in spected by them found to be all wrong—vide in O'Neill v. Kelly's case. Why not give puck men as the Messrs. Dalton, who are thoroughly efficient and qualified in the profession, the work of the Board, and then we should have good walls, and spend less money? I can't help stirring when I see both public and private money wasted to try and educate or patch up the Board's engineer. I can't, sec it is anything else. I like to see fair play, which is'bonny play. Mr. Editor, you must excuse my long letter, but as I cannot shut my eyes to this wanton waste, I plead as an apology for troubling you.—i am, &c, A Ratkpayeb. Newton, November 14, 1871.

THE OPERA.

To the Editor of the Stab

g IU —Will your correspondent "A Constant Visitor " kindly inform me at which opera house, rithcr at home or abroad, he heard the " Somnambula" opened with an overture, also if atthesame iime and place, he heard asinger, who was indisposed, compelled to take his or her part because there was no other fittest to fill it.—l am, &c, Justice.

THEATRE ROYAL.

IK this neat little theatre the play of " The King';; Eivai" was again performed last evening to the intense satisfaction of those present! After it, the comedietta of "Nothing to Wear" was enacted by Miss Colville and Mr. Hoakins in their usual inimitable manner.

THE EVENING STAft, AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1871.



T iIOQ-JSRS is requested to call at ?amuel i.■ ( G-hrane's Auction Mart, to-morrow. ~\ f " j; W. PEARCE—A letter for you at ':■ i ; !iis oilice. WANTED— A Blacksmith's STRIKER. Apply immediately to C. Gr. Quick, Elliot-street. WANTED— A BOY to ma'<e himself generally useful. —Apply at the Anchor Hotel. WANTED TO LET. — Furnished APARTMENTS, very pleasantly situated in Symonds-street, corner of City Road. ~... WANTED— J. H. Snow to send some of his " fancy and cheap patterns" to his wife and two children at Nelson, instead of reserving them for the " Young man with the black moustache," &c. WANTED— 5,000 Boys at H. Watts's, to Buy 4,380 Cocoanute, 2d, 3d, and 4d each; all bad Cocoanuts changed. 300 Mutton Hams, Is and Is 3d, or 3d per lb. 60 oases Oranges for sale. WANEED— 2 or 3 BOYS.—Apply to E. H. Peecy, Baker, Barrack-street between Wellesley and Victoria-streets. WANTED— A NURSE-GlßL.—Apply to 91 Grrey-street. WANTED— 500 MEN TO DINE at the AMERICAN RESTAURANT, Wel lesley-street East. I intend giving the work ing classes of Auckland every iuxuiy in season for the small charge of 6d per rn^al. The Dinner includes the very best of Soup, lish, iToiiitf., pf various descriptions, and Pastry or Puddtht*. Meals at all hours.—Charge 6d. rsl _ TTIIANTED KNOWN—Two Gentlemen j YV'< can be accommodated with Board and resid|nce in a private family, and within ten minule's walk of the Post-office. Terms moder ate.—Apply St. Andrew's Cottage, Nelson street. WANTED TO SELL—SOO boxes Clay PIPES, each three gross ; and one ton of first class TOBACCO, ut Haukis' Caven dish House. Shortland-streec. , WANTED— Good<r NEEDLEWOMEN ; also, an APPRENTICE for the machine or tailoring.—Appiy to li. L. POSBE- M£BKIB, Wellesley-street."



«-v s a. i^wYERLAND ROUTE V/ TO ENGLAND. '®™=35ST THE uj^tjjd STATES, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAM ship line. for honolulu,"san"francisco, new york, and liverpool Ondbr Contract with the New Zealand governmkhi For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship 'NEBRASKA,' a 14-3 Tons Register, I. Harding, COEimsm ~~w~ZT T>EGULAK MOJNTH ffefeS^-K' LV FIRST-CLASS STEAM (^^^^ >LINE BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, & MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any Australian port by the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COM PANT'S STEAMERS. The Splendid Steamship ' CITY OF ADELAIDE,' D Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports on or about SATURDAY, the 25th inst. For freight or passage, apply^.^^^ Agent. -W QTBA M T O THE ~Lk£^^S. JO HAMES. 'GOLDEN CROWN* will sail as under:— From Auckland : Thursday 16th November, at 11 o'clock morning Friday '7th November, at 11 o'clock morning Saturday, 18th November, at 10 o'clock morning Leave Takaru : Thursday 16th November, at 4 o'clock afternoon Friii ay 17th November, at i o'clock afternoon Saturday, 18th September, at 3 o'clock afternoon Fares Cabin, 10s. Steerage, ss. -k<v TTiOR THE THAMES. f|Si3si> A- CARGO BOAT EVERY DAY Jj^sggjgjgi FROM AUCKLAND. 6PS ' ENTERPRISE No. 2,' Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— l Friday, 17th November, at 10 o'clock evening. Al 3 o,thep. S , LAT)yßowEN)) Captain Adams, will leave as follows:— Thursday, 16th November, at 0 o'clock evening ,T. MORTON, Cochraae's Buildings, Fort-street. Auckland. ~K^ T>EGTJLAR STEAM dM^^^s. JLX communication with >f||yilS^>THE BAY OF ISLANDS. .•*««« TJie g •DUKE OF EDINBURGH' will leave as follows :— Fkom Auckland to Russelx. EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o clock From Russfxtj to Auckland. EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at 1 o'clock. For all particulars apply to HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents, No. 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russel ; Or, to L. C. GOFFE, Agent, "\\aitan«i. •~*K^ "OEGULAR WEEKLY Si^^^ss^ CV STEAM COMMUNICATION W||&y|\^WlTH WANGAREI. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH.' will leave asunder :— Fkom Auckland For. Wanoarbi. Monday. 20th November, 1 o'clock afternoon Fkom Wanoarei for Auckland. Tuesday, 21st November, 2.30 o'clock afternoon Calling at the HOT^GSjg JA»J OMAHA. ■ . ; i■ ' ■ Agents. TT<OB NEW YORK Jj DIRECT. FORWARDING PASSENGERS »=*"' , THROUGH TO LIVERPOOL. The Beautiful Clipper Barque •ALICE,' O. A. Windemer, Coma-<uider, will leave Auckland for New York, about the i.Uh inst. First-class accommodation for Cabin passengers. Saloon passengers can be booked through to Liver pool for £65, transhipping into stp.amers at New York. For further particulars, apply to ROLPH, STERRY & CO , Agents. xq-fci TTIOR LONDON /N&l^v Jj DIRECT. %|y|jiet The ONLY VESSEL on the BERTH: The Al Clipper ' COUNTESS OF KINTORE,' 738 tons, 0. G. Petherbridoe, Esq., Master, will sail early in December, if not previously full. I'irst-class accomirodation for passengers. No steerage passengers will be booked after the 18th instant. . For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents, Shortland-tstreet. =^2^i TjlOU TATJRANG-A. Tw-lrJrw" The Cntter ■"sJjsJgsjjSjSESP 'HE R' O, Captain Moller, will leave for the above place THIS EVENING. TTIOR FREIGHT OR /tJ^IV Jt? CHARTER. slfe The Schoone ""S**-0^ «COLONIST,' 43 tons register, carries 80 tons dead weight. M. JTICOOL, Agent. November 6,1871. *V ACIIT EOE SALE. V/lfcS i^Jk^ Tlle Yacht >^*«|*r^ ' QUIVER,' '^>SVS^L*.-J^' 5 tonS) mos t substantially built of Heart off Kauri, coppered, and well found.—Apply to B. J'ONKS & CO. TJpHE owners of the Screw Steamer _1_ ' JANE' hiving determined to dispose of her by tender, hereby invite TENDERS for the purchase of same, to be sent to the oflices of the Undersigned, by 12 o'clock, MONDAY, 2(lth inst. She is now on the Xortli Shore beach for public inspection SAMUEL COCHKANti & SON. nHORTLY will be PUBLISHED, . "THE NEW ZEALAND HOMOEOPATHIC GAZETTE." Edited by F. A, Hartnann, M.D. Applications for advertisements may be n.ade at J. A. Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 63, Queen street. JOHN KIRKPATRICK, Shaeebuokee, Insurance Buildings, Auckland.



riAG-LT & POMPEI'S ROYAL \J ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, November 16, IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA. II Count Almaviva .. Signor Leandro Coy Doctor Bartola .. Signor Simone Grancu Don Basillio .. .. Signor Enrico Dondi j\g aro Signor Francisco Tournene Capitano di Guardia .. Signor Francisco Benso Fiorello .. •• Signov Pietro Favas Berta Signora Luigia Tournene Kosina bignoia Augusta Cortesi Friday Evening, Nov. 17- NORM A. In order to give the Gentleman Amateurs, who have | kindly volunteered to sing in the Choruses, an oppor tunity of further rehearsal, the production of FAUsI is"POSTPONED until MONDAY, Nov. 20. Saturday Evening, Nov. 18-LA SONNAMBULA. Signora Toubnerie, who has recovered, will appear as Teresa on this occasion. Monday Evening, Nov. 20-FAUST. Packet* of 12 Subscription Tickets to the Dress Circle at £3135. 6d. 24 Tickets, Stalls, £4 4s. To be obtained at the Box Office, Uptons', Stationers, Queen- j S Prices of Admission.—Dress Circle, 10s,; Stalls, Cs.; Pit, 2s. , The Box Office opens everyday, at 10a.m. Pit—TWO SHILLINGS. PHRENOLOGY.— Mr. T. Wright, Phrenologist, . will discontinue his practice in •vuskland after Saturday, November 25th. Address : Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Wellesley street Hours of attendance from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday evening. Charges Moderate. pHRBNOLO G-Y ! ONEHTJ3STGA. A Phrenological Lecture and Entertainment will be Kiven in the Onehunga Institute on Saturday, ISovom ber 18 by Mr. T. Wright, Phrenologist. Lecture to commence at half-past 7 p.m. Numerous illustrative diagram*. Examinations of public characters at tne close of lecture. Admission :-Front seats, Is. ; Back seats, Gd. X B—Any wishing private examination can arrange with T. W. before or after the lecture. AL BER T-STRRET SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Anniversary of this School will be celebrated on SUNDAY, November 19. Two sermons will be preached. In the morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Kov. B C Butland, Thames ;in tho evening by the Key. Warlow Davies, M.A. In the afternoon there will be a Children's Service or Song, interspered with Readings from Banyan's Pilgrim's Progress, offerings will be taken on behalf of the Albert-street and Chancery-street Sunday-schools. The Annual boireo will take place on TUESDAY. November 2a. A UCKLAKU ROWING CLUB J\. ATHLETIC SPORTS. SECOND SERIES. To be held in the ALBERT BARRACKS, ON 'THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, IS7I. Full particulars in future advertisement. GEO. H. ILETOHER, Hon. Sec. pTs II O P~ P A TT ESON. •V Public Meeting will be held in the Choral Hall, Syraonds-street. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 16th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the purpose of originating a"3!ishop Patteßon's Memorial tuncl, for the support of the M.-lanesian Mission, and for the expression of opinion on the labur trade of tho South Pacific Islands. The Bishop of Auckland will preside, and several Clergymen and Laymen will address tha Meeting. Admission Free. By order of the Standbier Committee. f COIDEtfTAL GOLD MINING COMPANY (IJEGISTERKP:. Notice is hereby given that a Call (the Hccond) of One Shilling per' Share in the capital of the above named Company has This D*y boen made by the Directors, payable here on or before JUhSDAY, tne 21st November instant. Office : 49, Quoen-street. Legal Manager. Auckland, November 13, 1871. riOKOMANDEL HARP GOLD \J MINING COMPANY {REGISTERED,. ' A Call (First) of Twopence (2d) per Share upon tho Capital of the 'Company has This Day been made by the Directors, payable at the Company's Otiice, iNo. 42. Queen-street, Auckland, on or before the 30th inStant P. McTAVISH, Manager. or A TONS BONBDUST, EX 'MARY CAMPBELL,' From Queensland, For sale, at £5 per ton, bags included. GEORGE THORNE, Jus., & CO., Fort-street. The Newest out in Felta and Straws. NEW PARIS AND DRAB SHELLS, AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, <M, QUEEN-STREET. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital — ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, St. Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors. Chairman, Alexander Crum, Esq.,of Thornliebank. H. E. Crum Ewing, Jun.,Esq., Merchant, Glasgow. Hugh Brown, Esq., Manufacturer, Glasgow. Richard Kidston, Esq. (Messrs. A. G. Kidston and Co.), Glasgow. James King, Younger of Campsie, Esq., Glasgow. James Kirkland, Esq., Glasgow. Charles Randolph, Esq., Shipbuildar, Glasgow. • John Moffat, Esq., Ardrossan. D. S. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs. Wm. Milne and Co.), Glasgow and Ceylon. Manager—Frederick J. Hallows, Esq. Consulting Physician—Dr. P. A. Simpson. Auditor—J. Graham, Esq., C.A. Solicitors—Messrs. Towers-Claiik, Robehton, and Ross. Bankors The Clydesdale Bank. Agkntk— V REECE AND GRAHAM, Shortland-street, Auckland. rriAILORING. MEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Cut and made in the most rocent fashion, AT W. EATTRAY'S, : 60, QU E EN-S TREE T. NOTICE.— The Business of the Market, to be disposed of, not having time to attend both places. A good chance for a steady married couple with a little 'money. The Goods Can be taVen at cost price, or the Shop, with all the fittings, at about one-half cost. Rent very low, us part is let to q.good tenant. The place is suitable for a large Wholesale Business, being fitted with shelves and the gas laid on. -■*■ Apply to H. WATTS, Market Place, Queen trcet.



rpHE very Newest, Cheapest, & Best (3-ENT'S SUITS, COATS, VESTS, AND TROUSERS, In Tweeds, Does, and Black Cloth, AT I NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, W. EAT TEAT'S nT. MUN Q O CAFE, k CHARLES~CANNING wouId beg respectfully to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that ho has Ot'ENBD an establishment in St. Mungo Place, Queen-street, immediately opposite the Bank of New Zealand, where, in addition to the Bread, Biscuit, and Con fectionery Business, he has OPENED ST. MUI&O CAFE, and having secured the services of an experienced Cook, he hopes to merit a continuance of that confi dence and support so liberally accorded to him for the past sixteen years. To the Ladies of Auckland and suburbs he would also beg to intimate, that he has been enabled to sot apart a Complete Suite of Rooms for their accom modation. , . C C. would take this opportunity of inviting the attention of the public to his plain nd fancy [SO [JITS, viz. :— Water Biscuits Captains Saloon Lunch ditto Abernethy Biscuits, plain "Water Crackers Ditto, original recipe Duke of Edinburgh (lunch) Soda Biscuits Picnics Wine ditto Mixed Biscuit 3 . Dessert ditto Arrowroot ditto Cracknalls Briar ditto Lemon Drops Almond ditto. English Italian Macaroni Ratifras, Busks Biscuit Powder. The above Biscuits are packed in tins from 21b. to 181b., and are made under his own immediate superintendence, and, being thoroughly kiln-dn>:d, are warranted to keep dry and crisp dunug the I longest voyage. , , Jellies for invalids made frnsil every day and always on hand. i — — — FOB SALE —The Unexpired Lease of five years of those large, commodious, and centrally situated premises known as Shortland House, in Shortland Crescent, occupied for the last nine years by Sirs. LEWIS, as a Boarding School for Young Ladles. . ~ These premises arfi well known, and are admiraoiy adapted for the purpose for which they are now used, or for a Private Boarding House. Possession can be obtained at Christmas. For further particulars ap^ply to^ & House and Estate Agents, No. 28, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. a H I 11 T S. PLAIN and DRESS WHITE SHIRTS BOYS' nd YOUTHS' Do. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, in Wool and Silk, AT \V. HATT RA V' S, CO, Q U EEN-ST R KJST. WANTED KNOWN—thai D. OOLDIB is prepared to Supply all kinds of Timber ami other Building Materials includ ing Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, K»ils, Hardwood, Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custoin-housc-street. WANTED— Men for the Kaipara Rail way to call at Ukubeet Ji. Smith's, High-street, and get ono of his Improved Patent, Portable Smoke-consuming OYEINS, which are acknowledged by all to be the Best and Cheapest Ovens ever invented, as they require no»etling and very little fuel, and are lo be had at the low price of 3()s. Also, mothers of families in town and country will find these Ovens will render, cookery v .auch more befirable, pleasunter, and cooler occupa tion as the heat is enclosed, and they can be placed outside. Illustrated Price List of Patent Ovens and Wrought Iron .Ranges Bent post free to any part of the colony. -HERBERT H. SMITH, High-street, opposite Bout's, and back of J. <J. Morrin's. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. WANTED KNOWN—That Comfortable BOARD and RESIDENCE can be procured at Mrs. Ensox's, Prospect House, Hobson-street, within two doors of St. Mat thew's Church. Terms : reduced from 25s to 21s per week. A Furnished Bedroom to Let, for a dingle Gentleman either with or without board. —Address X W. office rf this paper. rnWO Gentlemen can be accomodated with J_ BOARD and RESIDENCE in the most healthy locality in town; two minutes' walk from the Post Office. Terms very reasonable. —(Jiiff House, corner of Moore and Hobson street s. WANTED, GOOD TAILORS,—AppIy immediately S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart. iaaa DOZEN BOTTLES WANTED.— JLUUU Wilmams & 00., Victoria Brewery, Queen-street. FOR HIRE—A Large Bound MARQUEE 33 feet in diameter, with Pole, Rope, Pegs, &c, complete, sufficiently large to accom modate 150 persons. Parties requiring the above, can have it erected . for them. —For further particulars enquire of Williams and Co., Tent Makers, Queen and Fort-streets. —October 13, 1871. T^OR SALE—A Large English-made NET Jj New Tanned, Corked and Leaded, Com plete. — Apply to Williams & Co., Ship- Chandlera, Queen and Fort-streets. —October 13, 1871. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Soiling Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Clake, Boat-builder, Custom-house-street T7IOR SALE—Two Iron WATER TANKS, JJ with fittings complete.—Apply offio of this paper. mO LET—BEDROOM and PARLOR, X Furnislied or Unfurnished. Very plea santly, situated in Symonds-streer, corner City Ro 1( d. mIMBER. TIMBER. Preparing for Stock- JL taking. To be sold very cheap—lso,oo J feet of Timber, in quantities to suit purchasers. —Apply to Union Sush and Door Company, Mechanics' Biiy. LOST-- A Black and Tan-colored Terrier DOG.—Ten Shillings reward will be paid to anyone returning same at Sash, and Door Company's office. j LOST —A White Curly Poodle,! answers to the name o " Tiny."—anybody bring ing the same to Mr. A. E. Isaacs, Fort-street, will be rewarded.



TT A V & H ONEYMAN have disposed of their Stock, Lease, Sittings, <tc. to Mr H. ATKINS (who has had the management of their Business for the Last two years, aud solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on them. H. & H. can with confidence recommend Mr. Atkins to their customeis, as from his large ex perience in the trade, and thorough knowledge of the requirements of this market, combined with superior taste and judgment, they feel assured that every satisfaction may be guaranteed to their late patrons. The Stock has been sold for Cash, at a Disc^ int off Prime Cost of 40 per cent., and the Goods (io their knowledge) an being reduced in a proportionate rate. N-8.-A.ll accounts due to Hay and lioneyman may be paid to Mr. Atkins, m H E STOCK OF DR A PERT AN D CLOT HI N Q-, PURCHASED FOR CASH ! FROM ■ *. HAY & HONEYMAN, AT A DISCOUNT OF 40 PER CENT. O*F Pjume Cost, Hns been re-marked, and ia now offered at the HEAVY REDUCTIONS. ALSO, JUST OPENED, A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW GOODS, Comprising STew Dress Materials, Silks, Lustres, Brilliant Prints, j Twilled Sheetings, Quilts, Calicoes, Borrocki'* Long cloths, Table Linen, Flannels, Blankets, Matting, &c. A NEW STOCK OF CLOTHING, Shirts, Scarfs, and General Outfitting; Hosiery, Silk Umbrellas .Tosephine Kid Gloves, Haberdashery, &C, &C, *C Good Black Silks, 3s lid: Colourad Silks (U ya<-ds), 39s Gd the dress; Horrocks's Longcloth (yarrf wide), sjd; Gents' White Kid Gloves, Is 6d; 40 dozen Ladies' White Cotton Hose, reduced from Is per pair to 6d per pair, or 5s 9d per dozen. All other (toon* equally cheap. Note.—The Stock purchased from Hay & Honey man, amounting to upwards of £2,000, will be sold at 40 per cent, discount. All New goods during the ale 16 per cent, below usual prioes. H. ATKINS I (LATE HAY AND HONEYMAW K§ib



A TJCKLAND PIFLE ASSOCIA- ! A. HON. | Principal object—The Encouragement of Rifle Shoo ing amongst the Volunteers. Subscription-- Not less than One Guinea per annum. ! Members are now being enrolled, and a Meeting will shortly be called for forming the Association. Gentlemen desirous of joining will please, to send their names to any officer commanding a company of Volunteers in the Auckland District, to the office of the daily papers, or to the undersigned. J. M. CLARK. Sec. pro tern. j Auckland, 16th October, 1871. NOTICE O F EBMOY AL. j J. H. SYMONPS, Hairdresser, REMOVED from 40, Queen-street, to the premises immediately opposite Southern Cross Office. N.B.— The cleanest attendance in N.Z. Every customer, clean Towel and Brushes. N°- x c R WILLIAM FRANK BUCKL.VND bpgs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has this day recommenced business as SITAREBROKER and GENERAL AGENT. Office—Fort-street, Auckland. November 1, 1871. TESTATE OY HENR? ALSTON, S W DECEASED. All persons " l ving claims against the above estate are requested i leave particulars of the same with me, and all ■ sons indebted to the estate are requested to ay their accounts to me, at the office of Mr. W.M. Thoene, Solicitor, 63, Queen-street. JOSEPH GRANT, Executor. mO CARPENTERS & JOINERS. Tenders for House at Coromandel to be delivered at my office on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at three o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. Shortland-stroet. mO BUILDEES. The Tenders for House at North Shore, to be delivered at my office, on MONDAY, the 20th inst., at 4 o'clock. JAMES "WRIGLEY, Architect. me IBON FO U JST DEE S. Tende?'s will be received up till SATURDAY, the 18th inst., for Foundry Work for the Caledonian Gold Mining Company. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the I mpori.il (*ovn Gold Mining Company, Grahams town, or at the office of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company, Auckland, where tenders are to be delivered. NOTICE OJ? REMOVAL. CHAELES PAIN BEGS lo intimate to bis friends and the public generally, that lie lias K.E MOVKD In:* place of business from Victoria street J£hsl. to Upper Q.uee-streeb, opposite tho Army and Navy, and while thankiug them for past fiivoiv, will endeavour to merit a 1 continuance of their support. OHAELEB PAIN, AajticuLTUJiAL Implement Maker and Oxkjbiuii Smith. N.B. —Horses carefully shod. November 1, 1871. O E A-B A T H I N G. THE SOLID ROCK BATff, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt "Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea-bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on all sides, assures the pleasure of a Bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldest swimmer. Tickets for one year £110 Ditto Children under 12 £0 10 0 A Single Hath £0 0 8 An allowance itirsde on Family Tickets. Eor Ladies only, from 10 till 12 each day, Sundays ex cepted. For Tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen-street. Auction Sales. TO-MORROW. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. At Noon. ARTHUR'S MART. POULTE V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, a well-bred Pointer Dog, an English Blackbird, Ac. PRODUCE -liobart Town Potatoes, New Sydney and Auckland Potatoes, Oats, Maize, Cheese, Butter, Flour, Oatmeal, First-class Bacon, &c. GROCERIES-Jams, Tea, fipes. &c. Port and Sherry Wine, Stout, &c. HOUSEHOLD FUBJsT. g lE, &c. O-M SROW. AT CORNER M At 11 o'clock. . . MA RKET-DAI SALE OF CE E3 PRODUCE FURNITURE, and SUNDRIES GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17. TUMBLERS, AMERICAN-CUT NAILS, RIM LODES, AND GENERAL IRON MONGERY ; PAPERLIANGING-S AND GLArS IUMBLERS. E. & If. I AACS Will soil Uy auction, at. their Store, Fort-street, on Friday, November 17, at 11 o'clock, rpHE FOLLOWING- &OODS, B. to close various consignments before the end of the year ;— Casks containing Ciii. 2-bolt CP Rim Locks, Civ. real Patent Kirn Locks, and a general assort ment of Hammers 5 packages con tain ing Maul Kings, bright-faced ] Smiths' Slodgo and Hand Hammers, assorted Sizos ; Carpenters' best bright Claw and Floor ing Hammers, Soz. and 240z. Rivetting Hammers JJitckagea containing Anglo-American Pickaxes, assorted, slt>. to 7 lb.; Grubbing Mattocks; ' ... Carpenters' Axes' and Adzes, Hatchets, and Ca.t tstor;! Trowels) Me.i;- uring Tajpe.s, Brass Tupa, four .fold Ilules, Cards ol knives and Scissors 5 kegs best American-out Nails, 1^- in. iiud 2 in. • 1 Case. Scrubbing Brushes,, well assortetL, • ■; 1 case Plated Table and Chamber Candlesticks 1 case Cabinet-makers' Chair Webbing, assorted 10 bales well-assorted Paperhaugings 1 case Paper hangers' Scissors 10 casks Tumblers, assorted, cut and moulded, various sizes. Paperhangings Withdrawn



Auction Sales. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. ! HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, EDEN i CRESCENT. j The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th inst., at 12 o'clock, PTIHAT Comfortable Family EESI- B DENCE in Eden Cre%ce.it (adjoining the pro perty now occupied by Mr. J. Philips), erected on a substantial stone.foundation, with a slate roof, con taining five rooms and a detached Kitchen at back. Tue V re hold Allotment has a frontage of 37 feet to ; Eden Crescent, on which is a Well and Pump, ensuring i a constant supply of water. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ; Auctioneers. Li: MONDAY, NOVBMB.ee'. 20. The subscribers havo been instructed to sell, at their Land Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, BLTNKBOjSNY FARM, consisting . of 350 acres of the most fertile soil in the Papa kura Valley, all fenced ; about 250 acres subdivided into twelve paddocks, with sheep-proof fences, with a plentiiul supply of white clover and grass, and a never-failing stream of pure water winding through the property, the remaining 100 acres being bush, which supplies first-class cattle feed. The DWELLING-HOUSE contains six rooms, also detached Kitchen and Diningroom, thoroughly finished, papered, lined, and ceiled throughout, with verandah. All lately erected, and for comfort and conve-iipnce all that can be desired. The Garden in front is planted with trees and shrubs, and: enclosed by a wire fence and accacia hedge. OUT-BUILDINGS consist of Laborer's House, Dairy, Carpenter's Shop, Harness-room and Store room ; also, Coach-house, Cart-house, Good Stable, substantially floored with blocks, and a large Hayloft above ; all recently erected, and in excellent condition. The stream abounds with trout and other fish, and on the ban! s is a large supply of flax, game being also plentiful, : :. This desirable property, only seventeen miles from Auckland, presents an opportunity for obtaining a highly cultivated farm rarely to be met with in this province, the auctioneers' instructions being positively to sell. Intending purchasers, by calling at the rooms, will be afforded an opportunity for viewing the pro perty. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 -- ; ■ v.i r\ A T A L O G- U dE \J OF SOTEETOJK ENGLISH-MADE •-; - JEWELLEEY, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, , &.C., &c, &c.,,;,,,.'; Being the Balance of the Stock, ' FOR POSITIVE UNRESERVED BALE, At the Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 21st inst., at 11 o'clock. Lots. ■..■■■:-.•; I—l Gold Ring, pearls and garnets - 2—J ditto 3—l ditto 4—l ditto _--. -6—lo solid Gold Rin 6-1 Gold Ring 7— 1 ditto, torquoise ; -, B—l oitto, torquoise and garnet 9—l ditto, pearls and emeralds 10—1 ditto, garnet 11- 3 ditto 12-1 ditto * 13—1 ditto , 14- 6 ditto 15—1 colored Gold Locket . .->■.-• 16—1 ditto ditto 17 1 ditto ditto 18—1 ditto ditto 19—1 ditto ditto 20-1 ditto ditto 21-1 brUit Gold Locket 22—1 dittoditto ~ ... r : 23-1 ditto ditto '".'', '■' " ■ 24—1 dittoditto ;>- : 25—1 dittoditto . n 26 - 3 ditto ditto 27—1 Gold Scarf Pin 28—1 ditto 29—1 ditto 30 1 tiitto 31—1 ditto -i -32—1 ditto 33—2 Gold Keys 31-4 Gold Keys 35—1 Scimitar and Key 80—1 Gold Seal Key 37—1 ditto 38-1 ditto 39—1 Gold Cross, pearls 40-10 Gold Wire Rings ■; .->■= »'r 41-1 Gold Cross 42-1 Gold Brooch 43—1 Gold Compass . ■ i 44—2 Silver ditto 45- 2 Gold Swivels "^ - 46-1 bright Gold Pencil Case :,■■'. I 47—1 ditto ditto 48—3 dittoditto " 49—1 Gold Brooch (pebble) 50—3 ditto . -.. ; - p 51-4 Gold Swivels. ■ -: .• ■. ;: . j fi. 52—SJdoz. Small Rings 53—4 Gold Rings' 54—1 set Gold Studs ... -<. .-. 55—1 dittoditto - . ! ■ =. i\\*& 56—1 Gold Collar Sfeud - '■ «* »*' 57- ] set Studs and' Sleeve-links 58—5 Gold Collar Studs 59—1 dittoditto . 00- 1 ditto ditto ' " ■ -, 61—1 dittoditto _ '-- '■.:,.-ji.si:_c.ov -62—1. set Sleeve-linifs ■"• -■ -'- "-&■ CO?:*;-Mf^S 63—1 pan- Gold Earrings ! d^:a~l7 • >:■.■■■;'rnh 64--1 ditto ditto •. . ~.' :, , ■~..-, A (55- 1 ■ dittoditto •■: i. ...-;. -U ..oJr.;..^.* 66—1 dittoditto "':■:.- -y ■'.-:u*n* '~ 67-1 Colored G old -Brooch .•■•■■ »;:-::' ::•;?*•<* 63—1 dittoditto : ir :.. , ~.(>]<; 69—1 pair Gold Earrings 70- Gold Necklet and-'Pendant ■ 71—1 bright Gold Bracele; -...;-.■•;•< i: 72—1 dittoditto • ■■■•.-■,■; ■ 73—1 ditto ditto . 74—1 Open-faced Gold-Lever Watch 75—1 Gold Lever Watch 76—1 Gold Hunting ditto 77—1 Silver Hunting Duplex "Watch . ~, ; ■ 78-1 dittoditto i <='• 79—1 ditto ditto . ;'..■ ';u.:.;P-jyi SO—l dittoditto 81—1 dittoditto . i 82—1 Silver Hunting English Lever '-' 83-1 dittoditto 84-1 dittoditto - • • 85—1 Silver Pocket Compass- I 86^1 Colored Gold Chain ■-■- - " 87—1 ditto Albert ■ •'" 88—1 bright Gold Chain-. - •-• —< *' 89 -1 ditto Albert 90—1 dittoditto - 91—1 Colored Gold Brooch tjt 92—1 dittoditto ■ 93—1 dittoditto .'v 94—1 dittoditto ' i*9 • 95—1 ditto ditto 96—1 dittoditto - ,-' ■ ; 97—1 dittoditto 9S— 1 dittoditto 99—1 bright Gold Brooch 100 -1 dittoditto , 101—1 dittoditto ' 102—1 dittoditto . :?c 303-1 dittoditto 104—1 dittoditto .-.: '■'- 10.1-1 ditto ditto 10i.i—1 Gold Brooch 107—1 ditto . • \ ; ;;{j: US—l Silver Lever Watch, open face 109—1 ditto ditto, hunting ■ 110—1 Colored Gold Albert 111—1 Bright Gold Brooch : . . ■••" 112—1 dittoditto - • ,-,,,.•. 113-1 dittoditto 114 -1 Brooch 115-1 Brass Cylinder JEseapoment Clock. . : : •-■ 110—1 Brass Pendulum Drum ditto •; . ' + 117—Two Bronze Ornaments , , » US—l Gilded Timepiece 119-1 Circular Oak ditto «^ 120—-1 Bronze ditto. ~,• \ 0 tbaiii UA i 1 121—1 Ebony ditto ' »fi»nr.wf sft3« 122-1 TVlarbie ditto ' /! • 123—1 Handsome Ormolu French Figured lime piece and Glass Shad '< . 124-LARGK PLATE-GLASS SHOW-CASE SAMUEL COCHKANE & SON, AucUoneeH