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AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CItY OP MELBOURNE/ 1,550 tong, IT. Grainger, Commander, will com mence the Service from Sydney for San Francisco, calling at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION, connecting with the 'CITY OF MELBOURNE' at FIJI, will lnavo AUCKLAND, on the Cth MAY, at NOON, and every 2Sth day succeeding this date. For full particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS. Agent.



-jUs^v QTEAM BETWEEN IO AUCKLAND AND THAMES. NUT -i rlhm ■hrft^H The p.S. 'ROYAL ALFRED* will sail as under :— Auckland to Geah.uistows, Thursday, 27th April, at 11 o'clock morning Thames to Auckland. Thursday, 27th A pril, at 4 o'clock afternoon EDGAR W.WALKER, Agent. ,-W a, O TEAM TO THE kJ THAMES. JlEai&SSmBSm time tau lc. The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWN ' Will sail as under :— Auckland to Gratiauktown. Thursday, 27th April, at 5 o'clock afternoon Grahamktown to Auckland. Thursday, 27th April, at 10 o'clock morning Thursday, 27th April, at 9 o'clock evening J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. rv^^k Tfi OK WANGAEEI. The p. 9. 'DUKE OP EDINBURGH1 TO-NIGHT (Thursday), 27th inst, at 10 o'clock. FDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. '=?&k T? Oli lIOBART TOWN. The Regular Trader 'BELLA. MARY,' Captain C. McArthur, will sail as above on SATUR DAY next, 30th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to STONE BROTHERS, Queen-street. A NNIVERSAEY OP ALBERT XA_ STREET CHURCH. SUNDAY NEXT, APRIL 30. Three Sermons will be preached; in the morning at 11 by tho Key. J. Cohh; in the afternoon »t 3 by the Rev. J. J. Lewis; in the evening at half-past Cby the Rev. AVarlow Daviek, M.A. ANNU> T _, MEETING on TUESDAY, May 2. I ~ ~



pEINCE OF WALES TIIEATEE. Under the Distinguished Patronage of H.B.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G., Who has most graciously given Mr. Hoskins permis sion to use his august name. Enthusiastic Reception and Brilliant Success of the Celebrated Comedian, MR. HOSKINS AND MISS F. COLVILLE. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, APRIL 27 1871 The beautiful Play, in 5 acts, entitled ' LOVE'S SACRIFICE. Matthew Elmore .. .. Mr. W. Hoskins Margaret Elmore .. .. Miss violence Colville. TO conclude with the laughable Farce of MY TURN NEXT. Dress Circle Plan may be seen at Messrs. Uptons' where seats can be secured. FRIDAY—HEIK AT LAW. SAT URDAY—RICHELIEU.



n CASES of French MERINOS, in all shades and colors, just opened, Is skl per yard, at l J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 3 CASES of Ladies' Black Cloth JACKETS' just opened per ' Caducous.' J. COSGIiAVE AND CO. £ CASES of Superior WINCEYS, at 7sd *J per yard. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. O OASES of Brocaded EPINGLINJS, the 0 dress of the season, at J". COSQRAVE AND CO. 6 CASES of Ladies' and Children's Water proof MANTLES and COSTUMES, from ss. 9d. J. COSG-RAVE AND CO. 5 CASES of Plain and Brocaded POPLINS, in all shades and colors. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. ICi BALES of BLANKETS, to be sold LhJ cheap to suit the times, from 7s lid. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 A A DOZEN of Men's Crimean SHIRTS, L\)\J Large Pize, 2s Gd each, a great bar gain. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 A CASE.-J of Gentlemen's HATS, in nil J-U the new shapey. J". COSGRAVE AND CO. 1 pfj CASKS of DRAPERY and Men's ±O I CLOTHING, opened this week, at J. COSGRAVE AND CO. j~A PIECES of WATERPROOF CLOAK ?J\J ING, two yards wide, at 2s. lid. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. ry CASES of LADIES' VELVETEEN i JACKETS, exquisitely trimmed, from Ga. lid. J. COSGRAVE & CO. CASES of SATIN DRESS CLOT US, beautifully finished. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 0 CASES of BLACK SILKS, just opened, t_) per ' Caducous,' from 3s. Gd. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 2 CASKS of BLACK SILK VELVET MANTLES, richly trimmed, London make, the newest fashion. J. COSGRAVE & CO. f* CASES of MILLINERY BONNETS, Xj the newest and latest style. J. COSGRAVE &CO. 8 CASES of LADIES' TRIMMED HATS J. COSGRAVE & CO. O CASES of CHILDREN'S CLOT If, O VELVETEEN, and WATERPROOF JACKETS, in all sizes. J. COSGRAVE & CO. ry CASES of WINCEY and CLOTH i SKIRTS, richly trimmed, from 6s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO EOIAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. THE above favourite Hotel has been en tirely remodelled and enlarged at consi derable expense, and visitors to Auckland will find in it a want much desired, viz., that of a FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL HOTEL. The BILLIARD ROOM, which is the finest in. New Zealand, is fitted up with AllcoeU's and Burroughs and Watt's best tables. PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on the premises. Night Porter in attendance. N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. W. WOOLIiBy. March 14, 1871.



pOMPLIMBNTABT LUNCHEON TO THE C VPTAIN AND ©PJPICEBS OF THE AMERICAN STEAMER 'NEVADA/ To inaugurate new Mail Service via San Francisco COMMITTEE. Captain Daldy (Combes and Daldy) T. Henderson, Esq. (Henderson and Macfarlanc) Thos. Russell, Esq. (Whitaker and Russell) A. Heather, Esq. (Owen aud Graham) Geo. Dacre, Esq. (Must and Co.) James Farmer, Ksq., M.L.A. D. B. Cniickslianl;, Esq. (Cruicksliank, Smart, and Co.) W. C. Wilson, Esq., New Zealand Herald J. B. Braitliwaite, Esq., Manager of Union Bank of Australia L. I). Nathan, Esq. (L. I). Nathan and Co.) K. Isaacs, Esq. (E. and 11. Isaacs) J. M. Shera (Ale Arthur, Shera, and Co ) Wm. Morrin, Esq. T. M. Stewart, Esq., Manager Bank of New Zealand W. H. Joucs, Esq., Manager Bank New South Wales A. G. Millar, Esq. (Victoria Insurance Company) John Williamson, Esq. M.L.A. Jno. Roberton, Esq. (J. Roberton and Co.) Franz ScherfF, Esq. L. Bucholz, Esq. —. Lewis, Esq. (Lewis Br»s.) B. Tonks, Esq. (B. Tonics and Co.) Stannus Jones, Esq. Jas. Allen, Esq., Evening News Jas. Clark, Esq. (Arch. Clark and Sons). W. J. Vance, Esq. Samuel Cochrane, Esq. M. Niccol, Esq. D. Burn, Esq. I. J. Burgess, Esq. Tickets : One Guinea each, to be had from the members of the Committee, or from the lion. Sec. The 'Nevada' is expected to arrive on or about the 3rd of May. J. M. DAKGAVILLE, Hon. Sec. Auckland, April 25, 1871.



,-kJL "pEGTJLAR STEAM MO#\ It COMMUNICATION WITH SYDNEY, AUCKLAND, & FIJI. (Transhipping to any port in the Australian Colonies by the A.S.N. Co.'s iteamers.) The A.S.N. Co.'s s.s. 'JAMBS PATERS ON,' F. Mookb, Commander, will leave AUCKLAND for SYDNEY, on or about the 4th May. AUCKLAND to FIJI in May. For freight or passage apply to H. If. .TEEVIS, Agent. iTKJ^ DAN FRANCISCO, M^^\^ AND OVERLAND TO y§SjJjJK±!»™^ ENGLAND. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government. The first vessel of this line will be despatched as under, the 'NEVADA,' 2,14rG Tons Register, J. H. Blethen, Esq., Com mander, leaving San Francisco on Bth April, will arrive at Auckland on or about the 3rd May ; Well ington the 7th; Lyttelton the Bth; and Port Chal mers the 9th. On her return voyage she will leave Port Chalmers on the 13th May; Lyttelton the 14th; Wellington the 15th, and Auckland the 19th, for San Francisco, calling at Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON <fc MACFARLANE. ~itK^Kv "I?OR WELLINGTON, ip^^^^Jj LYTTELTON, & OTAGO. eiBBB&EBSm Carrying the English Mail. i The F^ndid Steamship 'NEVADA' TSmaffflffiSSfiS 1 AHCkland ' °n °r about Fw freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



MUFEINS ! MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! EII. PERCY Las much pleasure in • informing Iris friends and the public £»cnerally that be has commenced the Muffin Season, and trusts that by strict attention to business, civility, and a superior article, to merit a continuance of past favors. Remem ber his are the only English Muffin and Crumpet made in Auckland. N.B.—To be had at Mr. Watebs', Confec tioner, and at E. H. Pekcjt's, Wholesale and Retail Pastry Cook and Muflin Bakor, Upper High-street, between Wellesley-street and Victoria-street. jggf Wanted, a few good smart clean Lads. TV AZA A R OMNIBUSES. Time Table. Leave Auckland for Onohunga—B a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland—B a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Howick 'Buses.—For Auckland, at 8 a.m., and for Howick at 3 p.m. A night coach leaves Onehunga at 6.30 p.m.; from Auckland at 11.30 p.m., when steamer in harbour, otherwise at 8.30 p.m. Bait and Livery, Auckland and Onehunga Stables. Horses bought and Sold on Coninria sion. Horses taken to grass by the week, month, or year, on good feed. H. H. HAftDINGTON, lYc-i'i-i (or, Queen-street. ■



■\TOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN -L ASSOCIATION. The Committee of the above Association have pleasure in announcing the following LECTURE, as the lirst of another Winter Series. FRIDAY EVENING, sth MAY, At ha^-pust 7 o'clock, A LECTURE will be delivered in the Rooms of the Association, AVellesley-street, by HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT. Subject: " Our Province." The course will be duly advertised, and tickets l'eady for sale (3s. for the course of 10 lectures, bearer and lady), on Saturday next; single lectures, Gd. each. NOW LANDING, EX < CADU CEUS,' FROM LONDON. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, 600 bags, each lewt., of Fine Salt 500 bags, each 1 cwt., of Coarse Salt 300 cases Hennessey's Pale Brandy 90 qr. -casks ditto ditto ditto 50 qr.-casks Rum, R. W. P. & Co., 34 o.p. 20 qr.-ca3ks Rum, Lownde's, 34 o.p COMBES AND DALDY. April 4,1871. WA NT E D—S HARES in the Caldonian G-olrl Mining Company Thames Gold Mining Com puny. Tokatoa Gold Mining Company Tookey Gold Mining Company". Belfast Gold Mining Company. Bank of New Zealand. 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. Shetland-street, Auckland, April 15,1871.



HAY & HONE IMAN announce that they will forthwith f RETIRE PROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return their thanks for the liberal support accorded during the past seven years. gQy^^TT-i FINAL SALE. H. & H. are determined to realize their entire Stock without delay, and will do so at a great sacri fice to effect their object. The Stock is well known to be one of the most valu able in the city, and comprises a large selection of NEW GOODS for the present Season, all of which will be MARKED DOWN during the week, and offered to the public for A FEW WEEKS ONLY, uommencing THIS DAY (Saturday), the 22nd inst. Balance of Stock, after the Sale will be sold at auction by MESSRS. 0. ARTHUR & SON. The LEASE of PREMISES, FITTINGS, Ac/to" ba disposed of. HAT <& HONEYMAN.



Auction Sales. FRIDAY, A PHIL 28. EXTENSIVE SALE OF WINTER CLOTHING-, HOSIERY, AND DRAPERY. JO. & ir. ISA IC3, Have received instructions from the Importers to sell by auction, on Friday, the 2Sth April, at 11 o'clock prompt, the following Seasonable Assortment of Clocking, &c, packed in 38 cases and bales, com prising— O CASES WEST OF ENGLAND hi TWEEDS 1 case Men's Cut Beaver Trousers and Coats 3 cases Men's Black Cloth Coats, Vests, and Trousers 2 cases Men's Fancy Doe and Steel Vests and Trousers 3 cases Men's Drab Leamington and Millers' Mole Trousers 2 cases Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth and Fancy Doe Trousers 1 case Blue and Fancy Beaver Reversible Sac Coats 2 bales Grey Lfnscy and Scarlet Flannel Drawers 1 bale Urey Junipers and Blue Serge, in half pieces 2 bales Men's and Boys' Cotton Stripe Crimean Shirts 2 cases Waterproof and Carpet Bags 1 case Large Size Woollen Cravats, best goods 2 bales Grey Calico and Roll Jaconets C cases, comprising Men's Super Strip ITalf-hose, Stout "Worsted Half-hose, Child's Socks, Nos, 1 to G, Cloth Caps, Neckties, Handkerchiefs, Belts 3 cases Ladies' Velveteen, AVaterproof, and Black Cloth Jackets, modern shipment and latest fashion 3 cases Ladies', Girls', and Maids' Winter Straw Hats, latest fashion &c, &c, &c. A)so, on account of whom it may concern, 1 case containing 1.10 long-wool Clan Scarfs, 100 Wool Squares, all more or leas slightly damaged. The whole of the above goods are well suited for the country season. Terms at Sale.



' ■' I NEW WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. * " ' R. B. SEALDEBS AND CO. Bog respectfully to invite their customers and town, and country public to pureliaso their Winter. Dress at their Establishment, whore they may confi dently rely on receiving the very best article at the lowest possible living profit. ■ The following, from an almost endless variety, »v worthy of special notice :— , Black Silk Velvets, Blask Velveteen Black Dress Silks, Fancy Dress Goods AVaterproof .and other Clothings I Jackets In Waterproof Black Cloth, Melton, etc. Children's Jackets in various materials Fur Dress and Cloak, Trimmings, Ladies' Clouds,' etc. Several Novelties in Fancy Wov?.Goods Dress Winceys, Plain and Fancy Skirts, Sheetings, Stays, Hosiery, and Gloves -i \ The Manchester department is well supplied with ' Counterpanes, Sheetings, and Towellings Flannels and Blankets very cheap Men's, Boys', and Youths* Clothing, hi Suits • Coats, Vests, and Trousers ' Shirts in Crimean, Melton, Cotton, Twill, etc. Hosiery, Inverness Capes Wiiterproof and Overcoats, Ties, Collars Under Wear, Hats, Caps, etc, R. B. S. and Co. desire to assure the public of their continued adherence to their old principles of fair dealing, and confidently appeal to their long past ex perience (now 19 years) as a sufficient guarantee for future confidence. N.B.—Country orders promptly and carefully ex ecuted. Observe the address :— R. B. SHALDERS AND CO., 200 & 202, QUEEN-STREET TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW. HOARE begs to inform the above , that he receives shipments by every steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOO^ S and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &o. Melbourne Agency, 12, Hieh-streefcj Au1L.1..:!-j,



Auction Sales. FRIDAY, APRIL 28. 250 VOLS. BARE AND CHOICE BOOKS. B. TONK3 & CO. Are instructed to sell, on Friday, at 11 o'clock 9£|A VOLTJ MES BOOKS, ~ ~. SprapjWiiK-Hnme'a History of England, (assells ropular Educator, Tennyson, JnpoJdsby Legends, Cyclopedia {MooveYi. Herodotus, Buffon's JSatural History, Cruden's Concordance, Tacitus etc., etc. "'' SATURDAY, APRIL 29. LIMB JUICE CORDIAL, AND RAISINS. The subscribers have received instructions to sell at their mart, Fort-street, on Saturday, 2!Jth April, at 11 o'clock prompt, | OA CABFS H-TLLAN'rt Celebrated LOl' LIME JUrCE COEDIAL, encli 1 dozen 28 boxes very line Valentia Raisins. SAMURL COOIIK'ANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 4. i BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF CITARLTiS CLARK. A BOUT Eighty Acres of LA.NII Xll_ part of Allotment So. 9, Parish of Hikuiungl, County of Marsden. SAMUEL COCHRAKE & SON. . . Auctioneers.



1 ■ E. 3VJKKB" 3i CO , , ■_ "- L 0 0A jj IF p U $*w P; * ■/;; C i:C- A 2LE'S- ■W'l .L *"*.I.A;:SI.O:','V: A T7CKLANDREGCMBNTRIELE X3l volunteers. no. 5 company. A Special General MEETING- of this Company will be held in the Drill-shed immediately after Inspection Parade on FIHBAY EVENING, 28th inst., for the purpose of electing an Ensign, in accordance with the 13th Clanse of the Volunteer Act, 1865. JAS. DEREOM, Captain. April 24, 1871. AUCKLAND GEAIMAE SCHOOL. Head Master .. .. Mr. Farquhar Mcßae Classical Master .. .. Key. 8., Jiidd, L.L.D. English Master .. .. Mr.• T.:B. Wyatt „.,- w > Cemmercial Master.. .. Mr. J. N. Flower > Junior Master .. • • Mr. J. Anderson The Grammar School will be OPENED in the Albert Barracks on MONDAY, May 1,1871. - FARQUHAR MoRAE, u«tu* Master.