THE EVENING STAR, AUCKLAND, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1871.



TFE PARLIAMENT OF 1871..; 1 The lndependcKtot ihe 14<h instant,contains a IfJTLsr* a- soripuve ot ll.e various n.eiu bers of the P'-eeen. P..Lament. We extract those relating to Auckland men. Anna vlrumque cano.—Vina. r-*>- „ monßuua, i'U -.eize upon the time Jg%_J ./ .members* of the House to perpetrate a . * 1"*«t, '-i - down the list of these our noble seventy- Ana, . n^ *=* TteirH^t points of -character and weaknesses will aJ&£ them in order due, the Speaker first must ~ Sp «vtf well named, as full of sound aud empty as With^J<?rfect gentleman, whose bands become him ThoS'members often grumble at " that everlasting Theneolark, who comes from Franklin, and at least For ffiS^&uvance <<It's a' richt mon, we're 0-eigh«'nes nest-retrenchment and free trade Sineb °Un* ed out for his district only Sixty Thousand The^e, £^»?g££ Y^^iX- h *: W - n Irishman I note. Who "blabber, would be happy if you'd tread Ne^he^Snian M'Leod, the-member for the Whopped into existence, and goes jumping all his Macjherson, J., a soldier, who but seldom wastes his breath; .. . v Then J Munro, a silent man, of whom I little know, Except tS he's despondent- and his name is J. o'N^lof o'he.=itating0'he.=itating speech, a sound well meaning man. „ « O'Rorke who in committee sits beneath the Speaker's And° when anyone wants snubbing is most certainly Then Swa"son;'not a polished man, but sensible and And honiter than whom is not within the Chamber And f Vogei; -Now, oh Muse of mine, thy sweeping Eretou^t^k of* Julian song dost venture to Singa how %t thrice ten hundred pounds lie took a And°r3ed°Uke a conqueror with captives back to (Romans Now Zealand, here I hint) and Rome will soon grow rich— •- i'.l;„-,*-. ,*-,-+_.• That is if Rome avoids a grave in Speculation s ditch, V Hope lighteth all;" let's hope the best,, and cheer AlttJSb-SwIto^™t^"' Joiih in the Andrwiffiamson, of Auckland; with his deep and SnggesuConhe' churchyard, the charnel-house, and And b°Reader Wood, of pleasant speech, whose And^otr^Sf been a true-blue Last comes the Clerk, with gown and bands, and Greenwood with the mace „\r„_A •«„«, And Messengers in blue and red, who flit about the TheSerks and extra Clerks, the whom you scarcely For"Xy^are either Majors, Sabs, or Captains one Aud^my task is over, and I've only just to add, : That the Session's almost over, and for one I m very So sing 'we dulce domum, pack our boxes and go And telTto our constituents ". What tnings are clone in Rome." j ME. N. M. MONTGOMERY is requested to call at JSo. 25, Insurance Buildings, * Queen-stnet, at once. ME. ROBINSON who sold aii Alb'on to Swetb, Scott & Co:, is requested .to call to morrow morning at their office, Vulcan lane, Auctlau'd." WANTED -A : NUBTE GlßL.—Apply $*-, 91, Grey street ANTED KNOWN THAT J. H. SYMOIS'DS, Hairdresser, Ims.BE MOVED from * 46, Queen-street, lo the premises immediately op-oaitfi the Southern Cross Office. ■ ■ •" - N.B.—The cleanest attendance in New' Zealand. Every customer, clean Towel and Brushes. WANTED, ai or,'c7A.~ A good Active BOY; ' reference required.—Apply tn A. L. Pa-^cmsl-ie, AuC;l. Had Clotlijug Mainiafactory, Wel!< sley-snvet. WANTED, immediately—Two good TAILOEESSES, constant employ ment.—-Apply to N. OaMPBRLL, Tailor, &•.;., Queen-street. -1? TTANTED-A BARMAID and also a- VV G.neral SERVANT for Grahamstown. — Apply at once at the Market Hotel. Highest wages given. - \{\ ■ '.'TED—TVo General SERVANTS. \ . k> accompany ii small family to the No :h Siioiv for the summer season.—Apply, at fie _.V.i" Oili.o. _, . XT7 AlS'i^D—A GOAT; a'good milker.— VV Apply " X,"'care of Star office. "TTTANTED —A Ehvt-cIass'JEWELLER ; YY highest wa_es given—Apply "to J. Alexander, Manufacturing Jeweller, foot of- Weljeelej-street, opposite tlie United Service HoteL ' ''""_' ___ _ c " WANTED— A SMITH.—Apply at the : Chapel-street Foundry. WANTED TO SELL—SOO boxes Clay PIPES, each three gross ; and one ton of first-class TOBACCO, at Harms' Caven dish House, Sliorfcland-streen. I WANTED- 5,000 Boys at H. Watts's, to Buy 4,380 Coeoamits, 2d, 3d, and 4d each; all bad Cocoanuts changed. 300 Mutton Hams, Is and Is 3d, or 3d per lb. 50 cases Oranges, 10 tons Old Potatoes for gale. ANTED KNOWN—that D. GOLDIE is prepared to.Supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials includ ing Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood, Felloes, Shaft?, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Latba, Shingles, &c, &c, at tbe lowest market prices, ... at his Yards, Custom-house-street. WANTED— Men for the Kaipara Rail ,-wa.y to call at Uehbeuv H. Smith's, . High-street, 'and get. one. of hie Improved Patent Portable Smoke-consuming OVKINS, wbicl>Mve acknowledged by all to be the Best and (Weapest Ovens ever invented, as they require no setting,and very little fuel, and are to he/had at the low price of aOs. Also, mothfers of families iv town and country will find tthese Ovens will render cookery a much more* bearable, pleas-inter, and cooler occupa tion p.s the heat is enclosed, and they can be placed outside. Illustrated Price List of Patent Ovens and "Wrought Iron Ranges sent post free to any part of the colony — Herbert H. Smith, High-street, opposite Rout's, and back of J. 0. Morrin's. ' BO'ITLES ! BOT'J LES! BOTTLES ! TTINTED -I,oooDozen ALE BOTTLES V\ ' at the Albert Brewery ; highest price given. LOST— A Maltese Silver BROOCH, circu lar hoop shape ; a reward to the finder. -Apply to " A.A.8.," office of this paper.



Jn^V (fvTEELAND EOUTE \J TO ENGLAND. "* THE UNITED STATES. NEW ZEALAND, A--, aUßTHalj ia MAIL STEAM ,IP LINE. FOR HONOLULU, «^l- KAN ciSCO, NEW YORK, AND^ ERpooL Onuzr Contract with T**, New ea . lank OOVERNMKNT • For a Four-weekly Mail Se-- Vi _ The magnificent steamship '•BBBEASK A,' •-» 14 . Tons Register, I. Harding, Corama. , der is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on FRIDAY. Ist December, at noon. K-nr freieht passage, and all particulars, apply to for .reign . P^^^jj-^ MACFARLANE. ~"I7~T t?OFv SYDNEY AND sM>^|^V JP MELBOURNE. j|[j|j||ggsi U.S., N.Z., &A. M.S.S. LINE. The splendid steamship 'NEVADA,' 2143 tons, J. H. Bletuicn, Commander, will be despatched from Auckland, for the above ports, on or about WEDNESDAY, 6th December. For freight or passage apply to S HENDERaON & MACFARLANE. f~K^^ A U STEAL ASIA N WtmH^s£> -*£*- STEAM NAVIGATION JBairaH COMY.'S REGULAR MONTHLY FIRST-CLASS STEAM LINE BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, & MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any Australian port by the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COM PANY'S STEAMERS. The Splendid Steamship 'CITY OP ADELAIDE,' D Walker, Commander, will leave this for above porta on WEDNESDAY; the 29th inst., at 11 a.m. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JEBVIS, Agent. fTK^ DTEAM TO MEL i||||SS^ Via, SOUTHERN PORTS. THE SPLENDID STEAMSHIPS OF MoMECKAN, BLACKWOOD & CO.'S LINE wlll be despatched to melbourne (Calling at all Souther* Ports), EVERY EORTNIQHT, Alt innately by th:. East and West Coasts. This Service will be commenced by the Steamship 'ALBION,' 800 tons, John McLean, Commander, leaving Auckland about the middle of December. Freight and Passengers booked to all ports. For particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. -Vx^bK. -Q TEAM TO CORO- I^^^^V O MANDEL. £_S22®Bsg__Z A Rf.gular Trader, irw-rm~ Carrying Passengers and Cargo. TheP' S' 'ROYAL ALFRED/ Captain FAJMjtJHAR, will sail, as under :— From Auckland to Coromajhiel, Tuesday, 28th November, at 1 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 29th November, at 2 o'clock afternoon Thursday, 80th November, to Thames .-ports Friday, Ist December, at 3 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 2nd December, at 8 o'clock morning FKOH COROMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Tuesday, 28th November; at 56 o'clock afternoon Wednesday,* 29th November J [Li , Thursday, 3 th November, at 8 o clock evsning Friday, Ist December, at 7 o'clock evening Saturday, 2nd Dscember, at 12 o'clock noon Freight, 10s. per ton. Fares.—Cabin, Bb. Steerage, ss. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. -. T QTBAM TO THE f^^^^^Ss, O !5' • THAMES. '^COtDEN CROWN' : -^^ will sail as under >- Fba^m Auckland: Tuesday, 28th November 9 o'<^J^«am Wednesday, 29th November, Jl o lock morning Thursday. 30th November, 8.30 o clock morning Friday, Ist December, 12 o clock noon Saturday, 2nd December, 10 o'clock morning Sunday, Brd December, 10 o'clock morning Leave Tararu :, Tuesday, 28th November, 6 o'clock evening Wednesday, 29th November, 4 o'clock afternoon Thursday,' 30th'November, 6 o'oldck evening Friday! Ist December, 5 "o'clock afternoon Saturday, 2nd Docember, 3 o'clock afternoon - Sunday; 3rd December, 6 o'clock evening A FARES-Cabin, 7s, gd. Steerage, 6b. - X CTJ II S I O N. FROM COROMANDEL TO TARARU,, ( ON THURSDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 1871, ST. ANDREW'S DAY, The p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED' Leaves Coromandel for Tararu on THURSP A.V, 30th Novemoer, at 7.30 o'clock morhing. Leaves Tararu for Covonifindel on THURSDAY, 30th November, at i o'clock afternoon. ■ Fares;^ Return Tickets-. Saloon .. LOs, .*■:"_: f:v;St^erage .. 7a. ~K^ TpOU THE THAMES. IsiS§__lK_Ste A CARGO BOAT* EVERY DAY J%flspj_g£r FROM AUCKLAND. The p.B. •ENTERPRISE No. 2,' Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— Wednesday, 2''th November Friday, Ist December ~ t*•ii fl _______■ I' i "..' ■-,■■ Al3O, the p.s. 'LABYB'WEN,' Captain Adams, will leave as follows :— Tuesday, 28th November, at 9.30 o'clock evening ; Thursday, 30th November J. MORTON, Cochrane*. Buildings, Fort-Street. Auckland. i-V-i'i T>EGULAR STEAM ipySStf^^^s. X\) COMMUNICATION WITH *frjffnn&jE^_> THE BAY OF ISLAN DS. j ,*^™il^^"*^ The p.s. i « DUKE OF EDJNBL ECU ' i ■ ...'..-.*. j will leave as follows :— From Auckland to Russell. * , ; EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o clock i. i From Russell to Auckland. EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 1 o'clock. For all particulars apply to HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agenti, No. 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; A. VILCOQ, Agent, Russel ; ' L. d. GOFFE, Agent, "ftaitangi,



rK^ T>EGULAK WEEKLY tv STEAM COMMUNICATION ¥m_y_vv^> With wangarei (calling at the £gjlSgßooim Hot Springs, Kawau, and Omaha each way). The p.s. . 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH" *ill leave as follows :— From Auckland. Monday, 4th December, 8 o'clock evening. Monday, Hth December, 4 o'clock afternoon. Monday, 18tn December, 9 o'clock evening. Tuesday, 26th December, 6 o'clock afternoon. FitoM Wangarei. Tueday 28th November, 7 30 o'clock evening. Tuesday' sth December, 12 o'clock midnight. Tuesday, 12th December, 7 o'clock evening. Tuesday. 19th December, 12 o'clock midnight. Wednesday, 27th December, 8 o'clock evening. weane, y, HAGUE SMITH & WALKER. _th_4k_ T? O R TARANAKI, «_2®kP§^ __D NELSON, PICTON, WEL £s3__l___2L»LlNG'rON. LYTTELTON, AND ,_BI .I'lm'Mlf^poßT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Com_a_,.- S . B . AA s 'TARANAKI,' E. Wheeler, Command ~ from on ehunga, WBr) _ NESDAY next, 29th inst., * n o \\ ock0ck am. For Freight or Passage appi. , M or , R. 8. LEDGER, gj^own. ."K^ TjILAGSTAFF 1 . Tiß y' SPECIAL NOTICE. . TIME TABLE NORTH SHORE FERRY BOATS. Commencing on Monday next. New Wharf. Old Wharf. Auckland. 7 a.m. 7.10 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.40 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 9.10 a.m. 9 30 a.m. 9.40 a.m. 10 a m. 10 a.m. . 10,30 a.m. 10.80 a.m. 10.40 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.30 a m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 12 noon. Ip.m. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Sp.ni. 2 p.m. 2.80 p.m. 2.80 p.m. 3 pm. 3 p.m. 3.80 p m. 3.30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.10 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 6.10 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6p.m. 6.10 p.m. 6.30 p.m. SUNDAY. 9.45 a. w. 10 a. m. 10.30 a. ni. 6 p.m. Ip.m. 1.30 p.m. (Last trip Sunday). 6.10 p.m. 6.30 p.m. NIGHT BOAT. Every night (weather permitting). North Shore. Auckland. 7.20 p.m. 8 p.m. 10.30 p.m. 11p.m. Tickets available for both ferry boats. Fares,—Day, weekly, 2s 6d: day and night, weekly, Gs; single tickets, night, Is; returns, night, Is 6d. .HOLMES BROS. tj16.11! SYDNEY. i^WJsJxv The favorite regular trader 'ALICE CAMIiRON' Will sail as above, on WEDNESDAY, 29th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. i T?OB LONDON ysJwfV JJ DIRECT. %Odf^ The ONLY VESSEL on the BERTH, The Al Clipper «COUNTESS OF KTNTORE,' 738 tons, C. G. Path e*BRI doe. E«t_., Master, will sail early ih December, If not previously fulL First-class accoinrrodation for passengers. No steerage passenger*1 will be booked after the 18th instant. For freight or passage apply to . L. I). NATHAN 4 CO., j,.- ; ., Agents, Shortland-ntreet. T? O E SALE. yj^J&jfe\\ The Fast-sailing Favourite Schooner ;_*S*fe ' MERLIN,' built by Mr. H. Niocol, in May, 1870 : 41 ton register, carries 75 tons, on a draught of 7 feet; well found in anchors and chains, sails, &o. For further partiou Urs, apply to M. NICCOL., November 18,1873. A Llj claims against the A^^KV -^- Brig 'ALARM' must be sent tub ?dßci± into the office of the undersigned _^A__i______\ before 12 o'clock noon TO-MORROW, ■^SSSO9O or they will not be recognised. RYAN. BELL & CO. November 28,1871. /CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J COMPA.NY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from noon on MONDAY, 27tb November, untiV noon on THURSDAY, 30th Novemt.r, when a DIVIDEND of FIVE POUNDS per Stoi'e will, be payable at the CompariVs offic'fe, Shortland-street. ¥' CHARLES TOTHILL. Legal Manager. Auckland, November 21, 1871. MUTUAL MINING INVEST. >fENT COMPANY (LIMITED). The Half-yearly General Meeting of this Company will be held on MONDAY, the 4th December next, at 8 o'clook p.m., at the rooms of the Young Men'« Christian Association, Wellesley-street. The Transfer Books will be olost-d, and no subscrip tions received after 2 o'clock on that day, | , By Order of the Directors. / RICHARD CARTWKIGKT, Secretary. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAT-HAL — ONE MILLION STERLING, Head Office, 28, Si\ .Vinoe'xt Place, i Glasgow. Directors. Chairman, Alexander Crum, Esq.,of Thornliebank. H. E. Crum Kwing, Jun.,Es(_., Merchant, Glasgow. Hugh Brown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow. Richard KiJston, Esq. (Messrs. A. G. Kidston and Co.). Glasgow. James King, Younger of Campsie, Esq., Glasgow. James Kirkland, Esq., Glasgow. ' Charles Randolph, Esq., Shipbuilder, Glasgow. John Moffat, Esq., A.rdrossan. D. S. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs. Wm. Milne and Co.), Glasgow and Ceylon. ''51 >" :' '■. . - '£ ■j- 1%1 '- -J ii A;*'-.;' |■;*'-.;' Manager—Frederick VJ. Hallows, Ess. Consulting Physician-rDi.. P. A. Simpson. Auditor;-J. Graham, Esq., ©.A. Solicitors—Messrs. Towers-Clark, Rorkrton, and Ross. #• Bankers -The Clydesdale Bank. ti- •-...:: a- J. ■■■: .. J, - Aoents-P REE C E AND GRAHAM, Shortland-street. Auckland. J A _£• * The Adjourned Meeting of the above Order, for the passing of the Revised Bylaws, will be held in the Court-room, THIS DAY, tbe 28th inst.*, at7.3op.m. A full attendance is requested. By order of C. R. 0 UO..RTL AND HOUSE. JO ' ' OHRISTMAS BALL. MUSIC HALL, SYMONDS-STREET, Deo. 13,1871. Former Pupils and Friends, may obtain Tickets (6s each), for the?above Ball, at ehortknd Houie, befoie the 13th Dec-mber, 1871. 1 [\l\l\ D°2BN BOTTLES WANTED.— li/UU WIINAMS& Co., Victoria Brerery, Queen-street.



CAGLI & POMPBI'S ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. November 88, DUN JASQCALE. Don Pasquale .. . - Signor Simone Grand! Dr. Malaiesta .. .. Signor Krancisco Tournerie Ernesto Signor Leandro Coy Notario "ig.or Francisco Benso Norina Signora Augusta Cori»si Wednesday Evening, Nov. 20- IL TKOVATORE. Thursday Evening, Nov. 30-LUCIA DI LAMMER MOOR. Friday Evpning, Dec. I—LAST NIGHT OF SUB SCRIPTION SEASON—SAFFO, after which the 2nd Act of LA SONNAMBULA. Box Office, Uptons', SUtioncrs, Queen-street. Prices of Admission.—Dress Circle, 10s.; Stalls, ss. ; Pit. 2s. The Box Office opens everyday, at 10a.m. Pit-TWO SHILLINGS. POPULAR PRICES. REDUCED PRICES AT THE STALLS, REDUCECPRICES ATTHESTALLS, REDUCED P RICES AT THE ST AL LS, FIVE SHILLINGS. riAGLI AND POMPEI'S ROYAL \J ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. SATURDAY EVENING, December 2, LAST NIGHT OF THE OPERA, AND BENEFIT ov SIGNOR CAGLI, ou vhich occasion will be given Mozart's immortal work, O N GIOVANNI. "Mox plan now open. mHE A T.ija ROYAL. Lessee ~ .'. ;. Mr. Walter Dudley. THIS (TUESDAY) EVEEi-j.Gr, Nov. 28. Second time in Auckland of the BeauU.,i Comedy, entitled THE FOLLIES OF A NIGHT, Or, The Masquerade Ball. The Duke de Chartres .. Mr. L. Booth. Dr. Druggendraft .. .. Mr. Walter Hill. Pierre Palliot ..-' .. Mr. J. P. Hydes. Deßrissac .. •• Mr. Glover. M. Le Dugard .. • • Mr. Thorpe. Servant .. •• •• Mr- Starke. Duchess de Chartres .. Miss Flora Anstead. Mademoiselle Duval .. Miss Jessie Raymond Concluding with the Burlesque Extravaganza, on.itled YE HONEYMOON; Or, if yeu have a Wife rule a Wife. Great Preparations for St. Andrew's Day. On Monday, December 4, Miss Clara Stephenson, Mr. Charles Burford ami Miss Kate Burford will appear in a New Drama. Pit, One Shilling. Stall, 2s. Dress Circle, 3s. A UCKLAND RAWING CLUB J\_ ATHLETIC SPORTS. POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, 1871. SECOND SERIES, To he held in the ALB EB T B ARRA CX S ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1870. Commixtbb : ———— Judoe : —-——» Rbtereb i Starter: Handicapperm : —i PROGRAMME :— Ist Raoe: MAIDEN PLATE ; 100 yards. Prire, £3 ; entrance, 2s (XI. 2nd Race: FLAT RACE, for boys under 16; IJSO yards. Prize, £1 ; entrance, Is. 3rd Race: FLAT RACE, Handicap; 300 yav.l.. Silver Cup, value £-4 ; entrance, 2s 6d. 4th Race: WALKING MATCH ; 1 Mile. Prize, £2 ; entrance, 2s 6d. sth Race: BICYCLE RACE; 1 Mile ; open to all Prize, £2 : entrance. 2s 6d. 6th Raoe: FLAT RACE, Handicap; 200 yards. Prixe, £2; entrance,' 2. 6d. 7th Hace : SACK RACE. Prixe, £1; entrance, 2s Cd. Bth Race : FLAT RACE: 880 yards ; boys under 16. Prixe, £l 10s; entrance, Is. 9th Race : FLAT RACE, Handicap ; 150 yards : Members of the A.R.C. only. Prixe, Silver Cup ; entrance, 2s 6d. 10th Race: THREE-LEGGED RACE. Prize, £1; entrance, 2s 6d. 11th Race : RUNNING HIGH JUMP. Prize, £1 ; entrance, 2s 6d. 12th Race : FLAT RACE, Handicap ;:. % Mile. First prize, £2 ; second, 10s ; entrance, 2s Od. 13th Race: STEEPLECHASE, all-fours: 100 yards; over 6 Hurdles 12 in. high; catch weights-. Prize, £1; entrance, 2s 6d. Htbßace: HURDLE RACE, Handicap : 300 yards* over 10 hurdles * 3ft, high. Prize, £2 ; entrance-* 2s 6d, . .".".'! ,' 16ih RaO«l POIE LEAPING.. Prize. £1 ;. eßtrftfl.ee,. 2s 6d. 16th Race: FLAT RACE,: tfapdiC-P ; 1 Mile. First prize, £3; second, £1; Entrance, 2s 6d. r RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Competitors must declare their colours at the time of entry, and must compete in those colours or be disqualified. 2. Competitors must contest in trousers or l«ng drawers. 3. Any competitor wilfully jostling another will be disqualified. :•, 4. Sacks must be painted.. 5i Protests must be made immediately after the race, and in the presence of the parties to whom they refer. ©. The referee's decision to be final. 1 7. Three to start in each race or no race. 8.- A tenth of the net proceeds to be devoted to charity. , . „ Night of entry, Wednesday, 29th instant, from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Post entries, bearing post mark of the 29th, will be received up till noon on Thursday. Entries may be left at the Thames Hotel, addressed to the honorary secretary. N,B.~The magnificent Band of the A.A.V. will be in attendance. • GEO. H. FLETCHER,; Hon. Set. JL # *R IITASONIO BALL. At a Meeting of Masons held Last Evening, at the Masonic Hotel, it was resolved " That a Ball should he given at the end of the year." All Brethren are invited to attend at the Masonic Hotel, on TITES- DAY, 28th instant, at 7 p.m., to form a Committee to carry out that resolution. WILEIAivI SNELL, ) Joint Sees.. WILLIAM BULL, Jun., f pro tern. YOUNG MEN'S CtIIUSTIAN ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the Auckland Young Men's Christian Association will be held on FRIDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Rooms of the Associftion, Wellesley-street, to which the attendance of the public is earnestly invited, , Programme: Annual Report will be read. The adoption of the Report will be moved in an Address by the Rev. E. N. Bree, seconded by Rev. C. J. Buller Paper will be read by W. L. Re_», Esq. Paper will be read by the Rev. p, H. Cornford. Paper will be read by the Rev. Warlow Davxes. The Engagements will be interspersed with appro -sri*te selections of Music. Subjects of papers to b« unmmced. «,_--_«_« r: Jt. B. SHALDEBI, go*. See.



mHE very Newest, Cheapest, & Best GENTS' SUITS, COATS, VESTS, AND TROUSERS, In Tweed*, Does, and Black Cloth, AT NEW ZEALAND BOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, W. KATTEAT'S TT A T S. The Newest out in Felte and Straws. . NEW PARIS AND DRAB SHELLS, "*- AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 06, QUEEN-STREET. o H I R T S PLAIN and DRESS WHITE SHIRTS BOYS' and YOUTHS' Do. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, in Wool and Silk, AT W. KATTEAT'S, 66, QUEEN-STREET. mAILO R I N G. FEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, and made in the most reoent fashion, AT Mr. RATTRAY'S, G6, QUEEN-STREET. i^|N SALE— TTTANTED— T'-Vdoninns Thames Thames Caledonians Bright Smiles Tookeys Moanatairis Alburnias Otagos Central Italys Nonpareils Bright Smiles. Contial Italys. W. J. HUNT, Sharebroker. No. 10, Insurance Buildings. 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 la!'en at cost price, or the Shop, with all the fittings, at about one-half cost. Rent very low, as part is let to a good tenant. The- place is suitable for a large Wholesale Business, beiu<_ fitted with shelves and the gas aid on. Apply to H. Watts, Market Place, Queen treet. , • ~~ FORSALE, A GOOD SAMPLE POTATOES (picked), in lots to fuit purchasers. J AKIN S & WILLCOX, Durham-street. ON SALE, BATONS Good POT ATOES, upset price Z U £-, in lota. t&. suit purchasers GEORGE SIBBIN. T^TORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000 j Etablished 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Oapkai. £650,000} EfITIBLWHED 1821. Prospectuses and full partioularf on ap« plication to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector & Agent, Shortland-street. .(, ■ )". r, i '~' T«- O T I C E . WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has this day recommenced business as SHAREBROKER and GENERAL AGENT. Office—Fort-street,. Auckland., November 1,1871. TO THE ELECTORS OE THE NORTHERN DIVISION.. GENTLEMEN,—A vaomey having occurredin the representation of your district in the Provincial Coun cil, through the resignation of John Mitchell Murray, Esq , I beg to offe.jmyself as a Candidate for election, ana, if returned,-will do my utmost to forward your interests. , ..... I am, Gentlemen, Yonrs obediently, -.. . ~..[_ HENRY WARNEFARNAI»L. q E A-B> A T H I N Gt. THE SOLID ROOK BATH, 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 serv>>us, as well as to tho boldest swimmer. Tickets for one.year ... ... ~£llO DUto Children under IS ...--ii.:. ... £0 10 6 ASingleHath ..... .. ..,,. •• £0 0 8 An allowance made on Family Tickets. For Ladies only, from 10 till 12 each day, Sundays ex ceptbd. For Tickets apply to , -, * HENRY KEESING, JUN„ . 58, Queen-street. TWO POUNDS REWARD. LOST— A Gold Diamond RING between Queen-street and Wellington-street. Tho tinder will reoeive the .above reward on return ing it to Me. Haywood, Auckland Hotel. LOST, on Sunday afternoon, in Symonds •treet, between Mount Eden '1011-bar | and St. Sepulchre's Church, a Gold BRACE LET. Tbe finder will be rewarded on bringing the tame to Mb. Hobbrtok's, next to Mount I Eden Toll-bar,



NEW GOODS! •vr J_ W DRAPiiRX. "Vf EVV CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED— vrEW SUMMER GOODS ...... S ajBW DRESS MATERIALS j ■\TEW GRENADINE DRESSES T^rE W MUSLIN DRESSES. ' "... 1 T^TE W SILK JAC KE T.S i : ■ ~ 'i.' ' ::* » i -■ . A.A TyjEW BLACK SIL KB VTEW LACE SHAWLS! VTEW SUMMER PRINTS! A i -VTEW MANCHESTER GOODS.) -VT EW HOSIERY "VTEW CLOTHING ■VTEW. TWEED SUITS "VTEW TWEED TROUSERS VTEW TWEED TROUSERS A TESTS -VTEW WHITE SHIRTS XT E W HATS VTEW OUTFIT ItL'iriaß VTEW GOODS IN ALL DEFARTMENTS. H. ATKIBTS bege to invite attention to the above Goods, which hare been selected with great care, and marked 15 per cent- below usual prices ■ ■ *, : : ; ,:. : j* ,' .J' H. A. would also invite special attention to a beautiful Stock of Grenadine Dresses (in all colors and styles), at 1$ 4jd, well wprth 2s per yard} also to DreßS Materials, from 6fd pe. yard; also to a large Stock of Black Silks, fully 20 per cent under value ; also to Black Lace Shawls, from 5s lid to 50s each. also to a case of Ladies' Cambric Handkerchiefs, fine goods, from 6s lid per. dozen; also to tbe Clothing Department, which i« well stocked with New Goods} also to a New Stock of Long Curtains, Quilts, Sheetings, &c. H. ATKIN S (Late Hat & Honeyman) .



Auction Salei. . , .... , , .. ..... ■-...,, i...;J,i*. ..^, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. AUCKLAND ROWING- Cttfß ATHLETIC SPORTS, ALBERT BARRAOMSi A DMTSSION, EREHTIbN OF il BOOTHS, and PROGRAMME, to be sold liy auction, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock. B. TONES & CO., Auctioneers. Thursday, november 3d. house And shop, durham-street. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, 30th Inst,, at 12 o'clock, rj .HAT y a ]liable FREEHOLD PJRO, _l_ PERTY, situate in Durham-street, opposite th* City Mission, consisting of a comfortable Mjr-roomed House, large kitchen, with an'excellent ShV>p*_.-front, nil faithfully built, and well-finished.* Al.o, & Four roomed Cottage, with-every convenience, good yard, &c. The allotment has a frontage of 31ft. 6la. to Durham-street, in the occupation of Mr. 1L PenzhoJ-.. SAMUEL COCtIRANEI & SON, '...:'.' , ;.. Auctioneers.... , _•• * i. ■"-*"■■'•■■■":; :;.'.■;: ■"" \ ; ■ % (_Jp_ft_!Pi ■•■- i w. * ?~'i %A WW- I'M VT WFs 'T R if .4 * V * .11 ..(J. iM. j...f ,&»• ._. O J- A. - . '-.'..* A.* ■-i-t-' * THE subscriber begs to infoirm &is friends aud the public th_.t he has enlarged the Corner Auction Mart; Queen and Wy-idham-Slreets, and having takea oris of those New Large Brick Stores opposite iK-Ugriild Offioa; be-is now prepared to rece'Ve,-atoM, and sell Colpni^ Prodn<M^ Fntaitnre, and Merchandise of all kinds, on terms advantageous tovendoVs A liberal reduction made oh outdoor sales. Aoootmts, as usual, promptly Mettled. ' • .GEORGE SIBBIIT, Auctioneer, Land and ConraLsioa Ageet. Bu&*mm-*xmmKwmwmm&um!n&mMammmmmmmmmmmm^mm********* QTTMM Eli f' n E A* S.-H^O JSjS. The MISSES MILNE .^:;«JA Have now open a Well-aisorted and Faslilonable Stock of MILLINERY and:BTRAWGQOI>S ft £ Feathers, Flowers, Lace Good* ....-,'/.:,> Head-dresses, Drew Caps '" Silk Jackets, in the latest shape* .At .-.,. p Also, Law Mantles and Jacket*, Silks and Dress Materials >i"0-ea-»'ixl *i A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimmings. 3?., WYIfDH AM• S T Rls s|» .^ { . ' Cornerof Alberfettrtet.. .-^;' JS/t . ryff ll"-!'.'1 "... '■ ! I '■":'■ M...''',t/lj I .-,.". ' CRICKET. CROQUET. *:! - -.: A.-rAi-A'i v^tX9"flT A LARGE New Stook of ORIOKIT Bafci, j Stumps, Bails, Gloves,. Leg I Guards. Best London-made Sets 'of .CROQUET, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lawn Billiards. Sets Bowls, 'Quoits, FootbaUs, EepGin^^'tioti, Foils, Masks, Gloves, &c, at n. > T " H. rBNDELOf r4 IRONMONGER; 166, QUBBK'-STB*B.E;T.J,f Jiff F: O --'.W: i I S?J|A4-sfe«B, \ A.-A a ,-. Ii <J>: ? At -:: lif 5 SjiJ !J|l 60 cases ORANGES, Chaap 10 oases Canterbury CHEESE ~":?"' 20 cases MiUMS. : y: y.i h. smith's;: 2 Al PROVISION ST.OBS. ~...j , ~.J; . *. ;■•..-- Market Place. < *_.T D 4l V 0N PORT HI GHWJIT district. ••'.'; ";;\a ja!a ' The Assessment Roll of the above district, for the year endinz 30th June; 1572, has been deposited at Mr. William Newman's, Baker. Devonport, for the Inspec tion of ratepayers, and a Meeting of the Trustees will be held at the Flagstaff Hotel, Devonport, on FRI DAY, the Ist December next, at 5 p.m., for the pur pose of hearing appeals (if any) against the assessment. f Dated 30th October, 1871. __, _LL,„ 4 H.KICCOL, ' Chairman. 'WANTED. - ; yftM GOOD TAILO3S,--Apply immedMaly S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart. —r- — . i . ' ill ll' '»■' ii ■.I. 111 !■> TO LET—SHOP adjoining Men*ies' Vie« toria Hotel, Victoria-street.—Aipply R. Baibd, Victovia-fctreet. '" -' TO LET-BEDROOM land PARLOR, Furnished or Unfurnished. Very, plea s-intly, situated in Syuidrids^street, coro&rOity Kond. -■'■' '" • i ■ii. ai - :'••- '"> ■ FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing-Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. CiABE, Boat-builder, Custom-house-street :_i , . ■>A. .jitdi bss TWO Gentlemen can he accomodated ,f ith BOARD and RESIDENCE in tta^^ost healthy loculitv in town ; by© t ns.tol* &n lk from the BostO'fice.. Term^y^EN^n^le' —Cliff House, corner of Moore and BfM9*' - streets, ky/.^ ' ' * ••'-" — "THE MARTYRS OF A SERMON, by A M.A., is now priwfyga.