THE EVENING STAR, MARCH 8, 1871.



nEAND VOLDxN"TEEE BALL, \JC to be given by the Volunteers and Citizens of Auckland in honor of the Colonial Representatives, will be held on completion of the Prize Firing, on or about the 14th inst., under tho patronage of Lady Bowen ; the Honorable Donald McLean ; His Honor the Superintendent, T. B. Gillies, Esq.; Lieut.-Col. Harrington, Inspector of Militia and Volunteers, Committee. Major Gordon Mr. R. D. McLean Major Tisdall Col, Balneavis Capt. Carey Major C. Heaphy, V.C. Capt. Batger Capt. Machelf, A.D.C. W. Taylor Capt. B. J. Daveney Capt. Rees Hon. Dr. Pollen Capt. Clark H. H. Lusk, Esq. it Capt. Featon Gustave Yon der Hyde, Esq. I Dr. Hooper H. Hampton, Esq. Lieut. Morrow John Williamson, Esq. Lieut. Isaacs Jas. Russell, Esq. Lieut. Nathan James Farmer, Lsq. Lieut. Whitson Geo. Johnstone Esq. Cornet May W. McG. Hay, Esq. Cornet Motion Wm. Mornn, Esq. P. A. Philips Gentlemen's Tickets, 21s. ; Ladies' Tickets, 7s. Gd.; to be obtained of the Secretary, or any of the Members of the Committee. w . T . SNELII> Lieut., Hon. Sec. SOCIETY OE AETISTS. The Exhibition ©n MONDAY, THURSDAY, and 1- FRIDAY, will be open from 12 to 0 p.m., and from I 7to 10 p.m. On other days as usual. I ' * J. BABER, Chairman of Committee. $4 *• _j_ -riBEEMASONBr. The Waitemata Lodge of Instruction will ELECT the OFFICERS for the ensuing year at their MEET ING on THURSDAY EVENING next, at the Masonic Hotel. , The attendance of Masonic Brethren invited. By order pf the W.M. ALL WHO DESIRE pENEEAL G-EOCEEIES Of th» best quality, at the lowest price, should call at THE JUNCTION STORE, 252, QUEEtf-STREET, AUCKLAND. In consequence of the present depression, the proprietors of the People's Tea Warehouse, lave re solved to supply as under, f ?r cash :— Best Oatmeal, 3d. lb. Soap, from 7d. per Bar Best Rice, 3JI lb. Salad Oii. 9d. per bottle Sugar, from sd. lb. Matches, 9i. per dozen Mould Candles, sid. lb. Blue, Is. per lb. Starch, 6d. lb. Sperm, F. W., In. per lb. Tobacco, 4d. per cake, or 3s. lOd. per lb., and other articles too numerous to mention. COFFEE GROUND ON THE PREMISES, and packed in air-tight canisters, from 1 lb. upwards at Is. 4d. lb. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. , Good Useful Tea, la. Gd. No. 3 Rich Pekoe, full lb. flavoured. 3s. lb. No. 1 Controu Tea, 2*. lb. No. 4, finest quality, 3s. No. 2 Fine Tea, 2s 6d. lb. 6d. lb. F. and Ct>. never had a better selection of fiMt-class Teas, imported exprcaaly for their retail trade, which will give satisfaction in price and quality to all who favour them with their orders. 2d. per lb. discount on the 6 lbs. of No. 2 Tea, and 3d. per lb. on the 61bs. of No 9. 3 and 4 Teas. < Ffcouß and Bran at Mill Prices. f Quality of all articles guaranteed. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered. Remember the Address— PEENCH & CO., EAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland, Corner op • • Wakefielp-street. establi hep iB6O. QUEEN-STREET WHAEE. R. MOORE, WINE, SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. THE PUBLIC AND SHIPPING- SUP PLIED WITH WINES AND SPIRITS OE FIRST QUALITY. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey Pine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Pine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curacoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine > BURTON ALE, lis per dozen ) PORTER, 4s per gallon; in boittle, 9s v 6d per dozen ,J The Trade supplied with hhds. and qr.-casks. R. M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD • PORT, of the finest quality thatcan be had in London. TO BE SOLD—A LARGE MARQUEE. —Apply at the Star Office. FOR SALE.—One of GROVER AND BAKER'S SEWING MACHINES, in good working order. Instruction will be given to the mircbaser if required.—Address, D.A., Post Office, Newton.



THURSDAY EVENING. nBAND MOONLIGHT \JC CONCERT. Second Series. IN AID OF THE AUCKL A ND HOME FOR WOMEN, AND | HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN. UNDER PATRONAGE. A CONCERT in aid of the above objects will beheld in the Albert Barracks, TO-MORROW (THURS DAY) EVENING-, the 9th inst. COMMITTEE. Dr. Pollen Colonel Balneavis J. M. Dargaville, Esq. Thomas Ilussell Esq. H. H. Lusk „ It. G. Wood „ W. H. Kissling „ Joseph Browne ~ Robert Walker „ 0. M. Quintal A. Gilles ~ a. P. Pierce „ A. W. Fleming „ Captain Dalrly T. M. Stewart „ A. Rose Edward Isaacs ~ Geo. Thorne, jun. „ William Bell, jun. „ G. B. Owen „ A. Heather ~ James Stewart,C.E.„ Captain Ashby William Rattray „ J.Mowbray „ "W. Haskayne.Tones,, L. A- Nathan „ J. P. Dv Moulin „ AY. C. Wilson „ G. Yon der Heyde „ Henry Isaacs . „ H.N.Brc\ver,H.M.C.„ Thomas Hill, Esq., H.M.C. PROGRAMME. 1. March, " Treasures of Home."—McComish. 2. Quadrilles, "Bohemian Girl."—Pearson. 3. Selection, Opera, "II Trovatore." —Verdi. 4. Polka, " Eclipse." -Keonig. 5. Waltz, "Mabel."—Godfrey. (J. Galop, " Galatea." —McComish. 7. Chorus, "From our Home, Gracious Lord." 8. Quadrilles, " Uhlans."—Godfrey. 9. Polka Mazurka, " Harvest."—McComish. 10. Galop, " Spirit of the Ball." God Save the Queen. Gates open at 7 30. Commence at 8 p.m. MILLION PRICES—ONE SHILLING, at the Gates GEORGE THORNE, Jun., W. BELL, Jun., Joint Hon. Sees. THE FINE ARTS EXHIBITION -VTTILLbe OPEN on THURSDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS, from 7 to 10 o'clock. BY APPOINTMENT TO niS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND HIS EXCELLENCY SIR G. P. BOWEN. -p H. BARTL ET T, ' PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLES LEY-STREETS, Atrc__AND. LOCAL INDTTSTEY. WILLIAMS'S BLACKING. CHAELES WILLIAMS BEGS to return his sincere thanks to those who have so liberally supported him in this new Auckland m anufacture. Having now completed machinery for the manufacture of Ivory Black, C. W. will be able to make a truly superior article in any quantity, and at reasonable rates. Merchants, storekeepers, and others are most respectfully solicited to give this blacking a trial, which will not fail to give every satisfaction. All orders will be promptly attended to. Ivory Black or Animal Charcoal, of superior quality, on sale in any quantity at Williams's Blacking Factory, Elliott and Wellesley-streets, Auckland. TO BUILDEES AND CONTEAC TORS. TENDERS will be received until noon on THURS DAY, the 9th March, 1871, for the ERECTION of Sawmill, Engine House, Boiler House, Chimney, etc., with all necessary excavations, at Te Kopuru, Wairoa River, Kaipara. The plans and specifications may be seen, and all information obtained, on application to J. A, WALKER; Or, J. SHEPHERD, United States Dining Rooms. Queen-street, Auckland, . March. 3, 1871. N.B.—The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ccepted. rnHAMES GOLD MINING- COM- X PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED on TUESDAYnext, at 12o'clocknoon, and will remain closed until FRIDAY, at noon, when a DIVIDEND of THIRTY SHILLINGS per Share will be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. ROBT. SOMERVILLE, Secretary. Auckland, March 4, 1871. "CISTATE OE G-EO. TTJEEELL. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Creditors in the above estate are requested to SEND IN their CLAIMS to the undei signed on or before the 30th inst., for the purpose of declaring a DIVI DEND. THOMAS MACKY, Trustee. DAVIS & BROOKING, Sharebrokers, Legal Managers, Commission and General Agents, Rent and Debt Collectors, 6, Wyndham-street, Auckland. MARTIN H. BURRELL, North Shore, will give instruction to Masters of Vessels desirous of learning NAVIGATION. Terms, £5 ss. for the course of study. N.B.—A free passage will be given in the Ip.u. 'Devonport.'



EST A B LIS HED 1S 59. /Q \ //*'/\<p\ / **^ / \ \ 204/ O /QiJEENy A 206 j HO U SB, j BAHNETT & LEVY, PEOPEIETOES OE THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT, nr>EG to inform their CUSTOMERS and j tho GENERAL PUBLIC that they are still keeping up the REPUTATION of their HOUSES, by selling the best articles at the | lowest possible prices that they can be sold at, and in order to meet those DEPRESSED | i TIMES, intend to sell at the following low 1 PRICES: — j SUGARS, from 4Jd. to Gd. OUR BEST TEA, at 3s. (season, 1871,) which has always given universal satisfae. tion, is mixed with all rarest teas obtainable. OUR NOTED TEA, at 2s. 6n., is mixed with the finest Green and Pekoe, not to be equalled in AUCKLAND. GOOD STONG FAMILY TEA, at 2s A REDUCTION made on 61b. parcels and upwards. , AUCKLAND SOAP,-JHrg.- 9 t biu%.sd-____... MELBOURNE, WELLINGTON, and DUNEDIN SOAPS, 9Jd. and 10Jd., large bars. FULL WEIGHT SPERMS, Is. per lb. FLOUR, best quality, Gibs, for Is. PICKLES, 10.1. per. bottle. BEST SCOTCH OATMEAL, 3d. per lb. TIN MATCHES, 2d. per box. PLAID MATCHES, guaranteed, 9d. per doz. PEARL BARLEY, 4d. per lb. CORN FLOUR, equal to Brown and"Poison's, 7d. per lb. lib. tins ADELAIDE JAMS, 74<J. per tin ENGLISH MARMALADE, 9Jd- per tin. BEST CAROLINA RICE, 3£d. per lb. BEST CAVENDISH TOBACCO, 4d. per cake, or 3s. 7d. and 3s. 9d. per lb. STOREKEEPERS, COASTERS, AND WHOLESALE BUYERS, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES. ALL GOODS CAREFULLY PACKED AND DELIVERED FREE WITHIN TWO MILES OF AUCKLAND. lg|f Note Our Address-— BARNETT & LEVY, 204 and 206, QUEEN-STEEET, WHOLESALE AND EETAIL GROCEES, NEXT TO THE THEATRE ROYAL; AND OWEN-STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN. FARMERS' PRODUCE BOUGHT.



OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. (^AFE open from nine o'clock a.m. until J twelve o'clock p.m. First-class Billiard Fnloou, with a new Aecoce & Co.'s Tabic. EDW AR D PERKINS, Proprietor. OE IE NT A L HOTE L, Qtrfe-N _TB_-T, JOSEPH TR I MBE LL, Proprietor. Wines and Spirits, first-class brands. Good Stabling. B ILL I AED IS. A N C II O R~H O T E L, QUEEN-STREET. THE NEW BILLIARD SALOON attached to the above Hotel, is NOW OPEN. Gentlemen desirous of a quiet game, will find this room suitable in every respect. PRIVATE ENTRANCE. J. ABBOTT;, /~N R O C E R, &c, Corner of Hobscr. and Victoria-streets. CHAELES G-SEY, /CONFECTIONER, _c ~ \j SIIORT„ANT>-3TR_ET. Balls, Pienic3, and Pleasure Parties supplied at the shortest notice. J. LEV V, TAILOR, WELLESLEY ■ STREET. (five doors prom queen-street). Gentlemen waited upon at their own re sidences. MES. M. JOHNSTONE, M.I LL IN ER, D R ESS MAX ER, AN D Bft A IDE R, SItORTLAND-STHEKT, AITCKLIXD, Next. Door to Winks & Hall's. GUINNESS'S XX DUBLIN STOUT. TEN Hogsheads of the above, just received direct from their celebrated Brewery, I now offer for sale at 4i per «allon (in quantities of two gallons or more), or 9s per dozen, \>y JAMES OLDHAM, Wine and. Spirit Morcliant, High-street, Auckland. or M A J O R, WHOLESALE AND" RETAIL GROCER, Corner ok Weeleseey and Cjtapex-streets. FRENCH DRESS SHIRT MANU FACTORY. CD E LEA U, • Mount-street. . 7 doors from the Globe Hotel, Corner of Mount and Wakeficld-strcets. G-EOEC-E BLACK, ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT MANUFACTURER, eet.esley-st.eet, six doors from Queen st. Trade Supplied, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J O H N HOWELL, BOOTMAKER, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. Opposite Mr. Hopbs', Draper. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE undersigned begs to inform his friends and the public of Auckland, that he has REMOVED from 94, to 180, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Thistle Hotel), where he will carry on the business as here tofore. NOTE THE ADDRESS— EDWARDS, HAT AED CAP MANTJEACTOEEE, 180, QUEEN-STREET. January 24, 1871. N.B. —Hats of all kinds Cleaned, Blocked, and Renovated. 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 BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. MININGr NEWS. NOTICE TO CLIENTS. I HAVE completed arrangements for ob taining Latest and most Reliable Infor mation relative to the Gold Mines, New Finds, Crushings, &c. Telegrams will be posted up at my office immediately on arrival, for the benefit of those transacting business with me. J. TONSON GARLICK, Sharebroker. Shortland-street, Auckland, 4th March, 1371.



Auction Sales MONDAY, MARCH 13. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 18 70. B. TONICS & CO. Have been instructed by Messrs. Neuhegeh and Moses to sell by auction, at their Marb Queen-street, on Monday next, the 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, rpHE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED JL PLEDGES :— No. Daie. Ma re J l 1535 26— 4 Silver Forks, 2 Spoons, and Sugar Tongs 1618 31—Box and Blotting Pad April 2011 22—4 Silver Spoons' and 1 Fork 2064 25—Diamond Ring May 2699 30—Gold Ring Juno 2726 I—S.L.H. Watch and Chain 2765 3—O.F.S.L. Watch and Gold Pin 2825 6—Jewellery 282S G —Lot of China and Cushion 2867 S— W. and Nugget Ring 2914 10 —Carpenters' Planes 2930 11—Telescope 2932 11—Gold Brooch 2951 11—8 Planes and 5 Took 3010 15—1 Ring 3072 18-Si Geneva Hunting Watch and Chain 3101 20—Flute 3192 25—S.L.H. Watch and Chain 2300 25—Bracelet, Brooch, and Earrings 3231 27—S.L.H. Watch July 3354 2—Gold Chain 3359 2—Gold Pin 3364 2—OF S.L. Watch 3404 5-Gold Ring 3444 6— 1 pair Epaulettes 3468 7—Gold Ring 3476 8— W. and K. Ring 3524 9-O.F. Gold G. Watch 3538.' 11-1 pair Gold Earrings 3594' 13—1 Bracelet 3598 13—3 Coals and Concertina 3610 15—Silver Watch and Chain 3G45 15—Gold H.L. Watch and Gold Chain 3650 15—Diamond Pin 3734 20—Sextant 3789 22—S.L.H. Watch 3792 22—0. F. Geneva Watch 3829 23—0.F.5. V" I h and Chain 3883 26-Gold ( . : .,m 390(5 27—2 S] . .as 3983 30—L(' ..' i Carpenters' Tools 3997 80—f. Geneva Watch Align ! 4022 1 U.F.S.L. Watch-and Chain 4050 2 Gold Brooch 4093 ; -Gold Ring 4113 S—S.L.H. Watch and Gold Chain AY.-1 5-Gold Pin 41ai G—O.F.S.L. Watch 4161 G—Gold Brooch and Greenstone Ear riv. m L 172 8 -G1,.! Ring 4177 8 U lazier's Diamond 4192 B—O.F. Gold G. Watch and Chain 4193 8-O.F.S.G. Watch 4232 10—1 Bassoon 4244 10—1 Chronometer 4246 11—1 O.F. Silver Verge Watch 4259 11—2 Gold Rings 4293 13—S.L.H. Watch 43C6 13—S.L.H. Watch and Gold Chain 4403 17—Gold Coin 4464 20— H.G. Watch 4520 23—S.L.H. Watch 4521 23 -Gold Chain and Ring 4524 23—Gold Pin 4527 23—Gold Pin and Studs 4528 23—Silver Tea and Coffee Service 4529 23—Gold H. Lever Watch, Chain, and Charms 4536. 23—8-day Clock and Glass Shade 4540 23—8 dozen Plated Forks and Spoons 4542 23 —Gold Keyless Watch . and Gold Chain and Seal 4236 11—Revolver April 1956 19—Bundle of Clothing 2103 29-Embroidery August 4457 20—1 Blanket 4616 27-1 Blanket 4634 29—1 Coat 4654 29—1 pair Boots 4688 31—2 Dresses. Table Cloth, and Sheet Sept.' 4802 s—l Dress 4855 7—l Coat 4SSG 7—l Dress 4566 B—4 Shirts 5143 20 — 1 Flannel, Trousers, and Bools 5219 23—Cloak, Shawl, Petticoat, and Frock 5279 28—2 pairs Boots' 5332 30—2 Jackets and Muff. October 5349 1-2 Vests 5374 3—l Coat 5375 3—l Coat 5380 3—l Silk Dress and Jacket 5455 7—l Coat 5521 10—Coat and Trousers 5523 —Boots 5592 13—Trousers and Vest 5654 15 — Boots 5716 19—Boots 5753 21—3 W. Shirts and Shawl 5772 22—Boots 5865 26—Blanket 5566 .26—Cloak 5889 27—Boots November 5971 I—Coat and Vest 6042 4—2 Coats and Vest 6093 7—Trousers and Vest 6209 11—Boots 6251 12—Trousers 6256 12—1 Suit . 6280 12-1 Shawl 6281 14-Coat 6287 14—Muff and Victorine 6338 15—Trousers and Frock 6339 15—Jacket 9398 18—Coat, Shawl, and Cloak.



Auction Sales TO-MORROW. AT ARTHURS' AUCTION MART. BY AUCTION, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON PRODUCE— Potatoes, Onions, Cheese Butter, Oatmeal, Flour, Wheat, Beef Pork, &c. 10 kegs Superior Butter GROCERIES—Jams, in tins and jars. POULTRY, &c—l German Canary and Cage, 1 St. Helena Canary and Ca^e. FRIDAY, MARCH 10. PADDLE STEAMER 'CLYDE. L. D. NATHAN AND CO. Have received instructions to sell by auction, at their Stores, Shortland-street, at 12 o'clock precisely, en Friday, the 10th instant, THE Well-known Pad die-steam ship ' CLYDE,' 27 tons. 30 horse-power, as she now lies alongside the Wood Wharf. Terms : One-third cash ; two-thirds J»y approved stamped promissory notes, at three and six months' date, bearing 8 per cent, interest. TUESDAY MARCH 14. SUGAR, TEA, &c, &c, &'o. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. The subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 14th instant, at 11 o'clock, £A MATS MAEEITIUS STTGAE, fj/U 4 chests 'Gustav' Tea 1 hhd. Sherry 1 case "Wax Vestas 1 box Tobacco 2 tins Fine English Soft Soap 250 Empty Bags &C, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MARCH 14. WATER WHEEL. The subscribers will sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 14th inst., at 11 o'clock, ALAEG-E Substantially - made WATER WHEEL, 21 feet diameter, 3 feet C inch buckets. Now in pieces, and ready for tran shipment, with ironwork, etc., complete, comprising Shafts, Wheels, Drums, Pedestals, Pipes, Bolts, etc., etc., complete for erection. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. FURNITURE, ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, - &0. The subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, iff, on Wednesday, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock; A N ASSORTMENT OE HOUSE, J-JL HOLD FURNITURE, etc., etc., together with a few Superior Engravings, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. L. D. NATHAN & CO. Have received instructions from Messrs. Keesing, Doitsh, & Keesino, to sell by public auction, at an early date, A LL THOSE VALUABLE EEEE- J___ HOLD PROPERTIES in Queen-street, now in the occupation of Messrs. KEESING, DOITSH and KEESING, being Lots 3, 4,5, and 6, of the subdivision into lots of Allotment 1, Section 4, of the City of Auckland, with all the BUILDINGS thereon erected. Lots Nos. 3 and 4 have each a frontage of 20 feet to Queen-street. The extensive Drapery Stores of Kebsing, Doitsh. & Keesing are erected-thereon. On Lots Nos. 5 and 6 substantial Buildings are also erected, and these allotments are immediately in the rear of Lots 3 and 4, divided from them by a lana leading into Shortland-street and the City Club. All these premises are well known, and were erected at a large outlay. Plans may be seen and particulars obtained at our office, Shortland-street. Intending purchasers may inspect the Premises from 10 to 12 daily, when the Proprietors will giv every facility for inspection of the Property. FOR SALE, THAT beautifully-situated MARINE RESIDENCE, at the North Shore, now in the occupation of Mrs. Shepherd, con taining seven rooms. The allotment has a frontage of 75 feet by a depth of 110 feet. For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, rnHAT FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, in Napier, X 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 Province. For pariievilais, apply to the Proprietor, G. H. SWAN, . Napier; or, to E. & H. ISAACS, Fort-street. AUCKLAND CI3MF.TERY AND GENE RAL STONE WORKS. TAMES H. BUCHANAN, having resumed fj the trade, is prepared to execute orders for every kind of STONE WORK. Designs and prices forwarded to the country and ad joining provinces on application. Address: — AUCKLAND STONE WORKS, Corner of Victoria and Barrack-streets.