SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS.

Lord Ashley, s.s., 296 tons, Andrew, from Taurang and Southern Ports. At the Thames. W. C. "VYentworth, barque, McDonald, from New castle.

IMPORTS.

Pers.s. Lord Ashley, from Southern ports : 3 cases snuff, Nathan ; 2 enses, 1 bos, 18 cases cheese, 46 bags bone?, Henderson and Mac f'ar'ane j 1 cask, Nathan ; 50 boxes candle 3, Phillips ; 150 bags flour, 1 raoizfl crasher, Bin ney ; 18 packages, Lust ; S3 bags meal, fiO do. pollard, S. Jones ; 20 hhds. ale, Eraser ; 2 pkgs., P. A. Philips; 3 cases .drugs, Komp thorne; 1 case, Smallficld ; I4D sacks malt, 126 do. oats, 100 bags wheat, order; 142 do. oats, Binney; 4 oases chicory, Stevenson; 2 bags pepper, Barrett; 176 sacks oats, order ; 76 do. wheat, 32 do. rape seed, 1 ease, Russell; 111 sacks flour, Jakins"; 100 do. oats, order ; 1 bag seed, Baird ; 62 sacks oats, order; 20 oases cheese, 40 sacks oats, Jones; 1 trunk, St. John ; 2 pkgs.-, IT. M. Customs ; 1 box, 1 cask, 1 hhd., Cruickshank, Smart & Co. : 10 eases, Daveny.—Henderson & Macfarluae, agents. The s.s. Lord Ashley will leave for the Southern ports on Saturday at 5 p.m., instead of Friday, as previously announced. The Circular Saw Company's s.s. Lord Ashley, Captain Andrew, arrived in harbour at twelve o'clock last night. She left Port Chalmers, on Friday, February 21-th, at 5 p.m. Arrived at Timaru on Saturday, 25th, at daylight; landed mails and passengers ; uuaßle f:o "work c-ivgo, on account of liep-vy sea setting in. Loft for Akaroa at 6.30 a.m. Arrived at Akaroa same evening, at 3 p.m. Left Akarca, for Lyttelton, on Sunday, 26th, at G. 30 a.m. Arrived at Lyttelton at 10.30 a.m. same day; filled up with grain, for Auckland, but, owing to wet weather, was unable to leave Lyttelton until Thursday, March 2nd, at 10 p.m. Arrived at Welling ton on Friday, 3rd, at 5.30 p.m. Left Wel lington, for Napier, on Saturday, 4th, at 5 p.m.; fine weather. Arrived at Napier on Sunday, sth, at 6 p.m. ; thick weather. Left Napier, for Tauranga, on Monday, 6th, at 1.30 p.m.; fine weather, wind N.W. Rounded Portland Island at 8 p.m.; rounded the East Cape on Tuesday, at 7 a.m., strong breeze from N. W. ; passed White Island at 5 p.m.; arrived at Tauranga on Wednesday, the Bth, at. 6 a.m.: left again same morning at 10.30 a.m., fine weather; came through TTolo in the Wall at 5 p.m.; pas.sed Cape Colvillo at 9.30 p.m., and arrived at the Queen-street Wharf at midnight. Passengers : —Saloon :Hi 3 Honor the Superintendent of .Auckland, Dr. and Miss Maun sell, Mrs. and Miss Bray, Miss Blanford, Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Brett, Messrs. Morrison, Mackey, Howell, Vercoe, Fernandez, Edgcumbe, Haig, Cook, Reilly, IJaywood, Raine. 12 in the steerage. The Ashley brings a full cargo of grain and general merchandise. The cutter GHimpse seems to have had a very narrow escape of being lost on her recent trip to Napier. Messrs. Levin and Co. re ceived the following telegram from Captain Croucher last night:— " Spit, Napier, Friday, 2.30 p.m. Just arrived at Napier. Lost Government boat overboard ; broke sis stanchions ; smashed in the hatches ; lost the galley and companion top ; had three feet of water in the hold ; three of the seamen were washed overboard, but were fortunately re covered. Advise shippers that the cargo is damaged. I have noted protest, and will hold survey, land cargo, and repair vessel. — Hawke's Bay Herald, March 6.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : — For Thames, thi3 day, at 5.30 p.m., and to morrow, at l(X30 a.m., 3.30, and 5.30 p.m. For Opotiki, per Opotiki, this day, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, via' Thames, to-morrow, at 3.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Comerang, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, to-morrow, at 3.30 p.m. For Wangarei Head 3, &c, per Duke of Edin burgh, on Saturday, 11th instant, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Napier, and Southern Pro vinces of New Zealand, per Lord Ashley, on Saturday, 11th inst., at 4 p.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Tauranga station, will be received at; this office till 3.30 p.m. For Taranaki and the Southern Provinces of New Zealand, per s.s. Phcebe, immediately after the arrival o£ the s.s. Wonga Wonga, from Honolulu. For the Australian Colonies, India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports,' Continent of ISurope, United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so ad dressed) and United Kingdom, via Marseilles and Brindisii Jper s.s. Wonga Wonga, six houi'3 after her arrival. S. B. Bras, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court Top the week ending Saturday, March 11, 1371: — Friday, March 10 : Messrs. Pierce and Porter- Saturday, March 11 : Messrs. Ritchie and [Taylor. •

BIRTHS.

Peahce.—On March 2, the wife of Mark Poarco of a son. Card.—On February 20, at Lower AVairoa, the wife of .). Thuistan Gard, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

McMillan—Clark. —At thoresidence of the bride's father, on Wednesday morning, March S, by the Rev. Jamas Cosh, Chavlus Cookman, second son of the T:ev. C.ibson McMillui, of Dublin, to Jessie, youngest daughter of Arohbald Clark, Esq., M.H.E., llemuera.

The Evening Star. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1871.

The total annihilation of the London Times, which was effected yesterday at the hands of the livening News, r. ill be contemplated with regret by the admirers of the former journal. Long has ib held the foremost place in journalism, but it is fallen—fallen to rise no more. Never since the world began, nor for a thousand years be fore, has there been such an exposure of "an exhibition of ignorance," and the " flippant, ofF-handed way" of treating a subject, as in that fearful enstigation which the editor of the jEvenim/ News yesterday administered to his brother-journalist, the editor of the Times. It has been felt by many that " flippancy" exactly describes the style of writing peculiar to the Times, and the " ignorance" of that journal on matters of public interest is sufii ciently notorious. But from that grovelling tendency so prevalent to row with the current, manifested in deferring to great names, few there are that have had the courage to muzzle the Thunderer. If the editor of the Times " had," as our contem porary says, " only taken time to re flect," he would not have made such an ass of himself; and he has only himself to blame for the deserved ex posure which he has received. Wo shall be curious to see in what way the Times will take the castigation, for the editor of that journal need not suppose that in his usual " flippant way," he can pooh pooh the allegations of the Mveninr/ News. The subject on which the Times was treating, when that journal so provoked the ire of the Evening News, was the New Zealand Question. That mis guided journal had the audacity to ex press its satisfaction at the prospects of New Zealand, and especially arising from our noble scheme of colonization. It saw light breaking, and cheerfully anticipated the dawn of a happier day for New Zealand. And to the " dismal" spirit that wails perpetual Jeremiads over the impending ruin of the country, there must have been some thing peculiarly galling in the follow ing cheerful view of things, as taken by a journal that exerts an influence never known to journalism save that of the Times. " It is really quiterefreshingin these times of alarm and trouble, to turn to a subject of unqualified and even mar vellous pleasantness. The New Zea land Question, but a few months ago so full, of embarrassments, is no longer any " question" at all. It has been removed from the list of our national difficulties, and the home country and the colony have now before them an uuruiiled prospect of amity and progress." " Bettor thoughts have come over the colonists, and that is all we can say." " Before long we shall probably learn the direction taken by the schemes of the colonial authorities, and it will be a real gratification to find a project in which the mother country and the colony can cordially co-operate. At present the; prospect is most encouraging, and we refer to it with the more satisfaction as an example of the completeness with which troubles may disappear and case be substituted for embarrassment." " Wo need only say this, that affairs are looking well enough now, and that the Imperial policy, though it might have been open to misinterpre tation, equld not have been ill-con ceived."

" The best garrison we can send them is a garrison of permanent set tlers ; the best aid we can give them against the natives is assistance in the work which will turn prowling savages into industrious subjects. These will be engagements of mutual advantage, and will serve effectually to link the old countiy and its colony together." These excerpts will serve to show the light in which the prospects of New Zealand in connection with the colonization scheme are viewed by the greatest organ of public opinion in England. After the doleful vaticina tions to which we have been treated as to the reception which the new pro posals for lifting New Zealand out of the Slough of Despond would meet with in England, such a deliverance from the London Times is opportune. We are not of course to suppose that that journal is so well informed, neither so influential as the Evening News, still as the delusion under which the Times Labours is a pleasant one, and one in which all the sensible people of New Zealand participate, we do trust that our local contemporary will stay his hand and spare the Times any further humiliation. Enough to have silenced our local morning papers, slain Vogel", and " dismally" squelched the San Francisco mail route ; he should be merciful in his strength, and have pity on the Times,

Our rabclrivers still require something more to produce Uie caution necessary in our more crowded thoroughfares, and if the police would make an occasional example, good would result to the public. About noon to-day, as Mr. Field, botanist, of Newton, was crossing from Vaile's to Sibbin's corner, one of these fearless Jehus was coming up Queen-street at a slapping pace, and without drawing rein, dashed round the corner of Wyndham-street, striking Mr. Field on tho chest with the shaft of the vehicle, and causing about as narrow an escape from serious injury a.s was possible. The driver never paid the least attention to what, had occurred, but continued on his way with the utmost, indifference. As Mr. Field knows the name of the man, 1 lie police would confer a real benefit on tho citizens by taking the mailer in hand. Wo are requested to state that it is the Waitemata Lodge of Instruction which will meet this evening, as advert.isel in our paper yesterday, not the Waitemata Lodge, which meets on the third Monday of the month. A singular caso came before the Chief •Jus tice yesterday. A settler at Opoliki was charged with a " felonious attempt to kill and murder himself" (to commit suicide). The defence was curious. The prisoner said he asked a native if he murdered his son. The native laughed. The man Hew to his greater enemy drink, lay on his back, put his revolver between bis knees, and shot himself in the side of the head. A meeting of Mr. I. Phillips' creditors was held yesterday i fternoon, at his store, Queen street. The trustees reported thai they h&d called the present, meeting to take its advice regarding the recovery of certain goods bonded by the insolvent, and which tbe keepers of Die bond refused to give up. It appeared that subsequent to bankrupt's declaration of insol vency a consignment of goods had arrived from Sydney per the Hero, and to secure his foreign creditors the goods had been bonded in the name of the shippers. The trustees contended that the insolvent having accepted for the goods, became the virtual owner of them, and had no right to place them out of tho estate. It was generally believed that Mr. Phillips—who, probably, had acted for tho best—had made an error in judgment, and that the goods should be recovered at law. With a view to this end, the following resolu tion was moved by Mr. Thos. Weston, and seconded by Mi1. Brown, "That with respect to all goods bonded by Mr. Phillips, the trus tees take legal advice thereon, ami in accord ance with the same institute legal proceedings for their recovery." It was also resolved that steps be taken for the immediate winding-up of the estate. We are informed that it is the intention of the Right Reverend the Bishop of Auckland to hold a confirmation service at St. Peter's Church, Onehunga, on Tuesday evening next, the 12th instant.

POLICE COURT.—Thursday.

(Before J. O'Neill and Gr. 13. Owen, Esqs., Justices.) Drunkenness. —J. Tyler, G-. Williams, C. McCarthy, B. W. Lcggett, J. Marks, and A. Ryan were punished in tho usual mannor. Assault.—Charles Wrightson was charged by Elizabeth Wrightson with having assaulted her on the Bth insC. The prisoner was ordered to find two sureties of £10 each, and his own bond in £25 to keep the peace for three months. —Andrew Mac^eady was charged by Alex ander Lyon with having assaulted him. —Mr. Joy for the prosecution ; Mr. Wynn for the defence.—Alexander Lyon deposed: I am in the employment of Low and Motion. On the 19th February I was in the kitchen. The prisoner was there, and asked me what lies had I been tolling about him. I said I had told only the truth. He then.struck me. He followed mo out and again struck me. I then struck him with a stick. He struck me two or three times with the stick produced, and I fell stunned, and my head was severely cut. Mr. Motion then took me up to Dr. Aicken's who dressed my wound. I returned to" work for two days. On tho Wednesday following, my head was so painful that I was removed TO the Hospital. I have since been under iVr. Philson's cure. I was in the Hospital 13 days. I still suffer fr\>m the effects of the blow. —, Cross-examined by Mr. Wynn.—James Daley corroborated the previous evidence which was also corroborated by Mr. Motion. —Thomas Aicken, rcsidentsurgeon at the Lunatic Asylum, deposed to having examined the wound, which had evidently been given by a Hint instrument. The wound was not immediately dangerous, but might have become so.—T. M. Philaon, Provincial Hospital surgeon, deposed that the boy was taken to the Hospital on the 23rd. Ho waa labouring under symptoms of erysep elas arrising from a Around in the head. It presented appearances of danger on his admission. —The prisoner was sentenced to one moiith'a imprisonment with hard labour.

THE RIFLE CONTEST.

We had thought that more interest would have been manifested in the progress of the Colonial prize-firing than has yet been shown. The distance from town is doubtless the main cause of so few being found at the rifle-range, and excitement in the city during the day with reference to the progress of the conflict, which might hare been expected, at least as great as during Races or Caledonian Games, is scarcely perceptible. The difficulties yes terday of obtaining access to the shooting .ground, owing to the lack of means of convey ance on the route, lias been to-day partially removed, and several 'buses have been doing a good trade, giving an improved appear ance to the scene of contest. In our issue of yesterday we gave the result of the firing up to 1 o'clock, at which hour the competitors retired for dinner. After dinner the next match was commenced. This was the judging distance prizes. The rules for this firing were :—l. At such dis tances, not exceeding 600 yards, as may be appointed by the officer hi command of the fiVin" parly. 2. Fivo shots in the whole to be fired by ' each competitor, who will judge hi 3 own distance. 3. Target 6x6 feet, centre 4 feet, buli's eye, 2 feet. 4th. Position, any. sth. Maximum points, 20 ; no prize will be given for ales 3 score than 13 points. The prizes were as follow :—First set: Ist prize, £10 j 2nd, £0 ; 3rd, £8 ; 4th, £7 ; sth, £6.—£40. As will b\ seen from the above, the men were taken all over the field, judging their own distances when fii-ing. Some capital shooting at this stage was also made, as will be seen by the score below. The distances at which the men fired were—327 yards, 210 yards, 540 yards, 365 yards, and 190 yards. Cap tain Burnett, of the Thames, took the fourth prize of £7. This at least is some thing—but not much. The highest score that could have been made was 20—he made 17 — the winner of the first prize only made another point. The whole thing was very closely and very splendidly contested. Goldie, the champion, was, comparatively speaking;, nowhere in; this match, only scoring 16 points. There were several ties at 17, but Ciaiggie having made- a bull's-eye at the longest range took precedence. Barnett made a centre at longest ran^e, which put him in fourth place. MeKenzie, Buchanan, and Taylor, each made an outer at longest range, and they fired oil' ties ; McKenzie made a bull's-eye, which gave him the eighth place ; the others made—one a miss, the other an outer. Of these prizes we are glad to record the fact that three were taken by the North Island. The following is the score : — Score. Total. Martella 34434 18 Milne 44334 18 Cruiggie 24434 17 Barnett 34334 17 McKenzie (Otago) ... 43244 17 Buchnnan (Taranaki) ... 34244 17 Taylor 34244 17 Goklie (Otago) 44233 17 Gallery 31234 16 Morrow 23344 16 Douglas 24424 16 Mclntjsh 24244 16 Wales 44224 16 Chamberlain 44043 15 Eeid (Otago) 34233 15 Wilson 44043 15 Christie 34233 15 Welsh 34044 15 Wood 43044 15 Greer 44024 14 Thompson 44024 14 Gray 04334 14 Coylo 43034 14 Grey 24044 14 Eowe (Thames) 44024 11 Tomlinson 43034 14 Anderson 24404 14 Adam 04224 12 Kcnouf 03224 11 Stevens 24024 11 Bentou 23033 11 Cummins 24023 11 Leary 34004 11 Lloyd 32024 11 Sto-iebridge 04024 10 Allen 04023 9 Cunningham 03204 9 Sandford 03204 9 Brown 24030 9 Keeil'e 03033 9 Kent 22023 9 McKenzie (Rangatiki) ... 04004 8 Chicken 04004 4 Bell 22003 7 Mellsop 03004 7 Buchanan (Otago) ... 30003 6

THIS DAY.

The Colonial eoiupetiton was resumed this morning, at the range, One-tree Hill. The curly part of tho morning looked very unfa vourable for rifle-shooting, but very shortly afterwards it cleared up; the sun came out bright and warm, and the weather was every thing that could be desired. The men -were mustered at tho Drill-shed at 8 o'clock punc tually, under the command of Colonel Har riug'on, and notwithstanding the then threat ening aspect of tho weather they at once pro ceeded to tho butts. The same officers were iv charge as on the previous day, and Lieuten ants Whitsou and Somerville, and Ensign Hassan and Cornet May were sent to the butts in charge. The firing commenced with tho third set, which included prizes of tiie value of £9. The first stage was at two hundred and three hundred yards, five shots at eacli range, maximum, number of points 40; no prize to be giveu for a less sesro than thirteen points ; no trial shot al lowed. Tlic prizes valued for the firjt stage were the same as those in the first sot. Tho firing made at tho 200 yard range was extremely good, some of the Auckland boys making excellent shooting, Tleid, of Otago, put iv his bull's eyes several times in succession; and the two Auckland men in (he second squad also made several bull's-eyes. A.t the 300 yards' range the shooting was not so steady, although Read and some others Southern men a3 well as Morrow made very gotfd firing. The shooting of Adams and .Read up to this distance was splendid, mak ing bull's-eyes or centres every time. Unless they mule 25 points at this range they were not qualified to shoot at the second stage. Tho following is the score at tho 200 and 300 yai'ds' range of the first stage.

Corporal Adams ... ••• 28 Private Reid... 27 Lieutenant Mellsop ... ... 27 Sergeant Thoinpsn ... ... 26 Corporal Buchanan ... ... 26 Private Craggie ... ... 26 Color-Sergt. Chamberlan ... 25 Lieuienant Morrow ... ... 25 Sergeant Douglas ... ... 25 Private Chrisle 25 Corporal Wood ... ... 25 Sergeant Taylor 25 Sergeant Chicken ... ... 25 Lieutenant Goldie ... ... 21 Private Greer ... ... 24 Private Keefe 21 Lieutenant Leary ... ... 24 PriTMfe Grey... " 24 Private Tomlinaon ... ... 24 Private Gray 24 Lieutenant McKenzie ... 24 Captain Barnett 23 Private Milne 23 Captain Wales ... ... 23 Private Wilson ... ... 22 Private Bell 22 Lieutenant Sandfoi'd ... 22 Private Gallery ... ... 21 Private Anderson ... ... 21 Private Bentou • ... ... 21 Private McKenzie ... ... 21 Lieutenant Rowe ... ... 21 Private Martella 20 Corporal Renout ... ... 20 Sergeant Cummins ... ... 20 Lieutenant Welch. ... ... 20 Private McTntosh 20 Corporal Stonebridge ... 19 Private Coyle ... ... 36 Lieutenant Stevens ... ... 16 Private Kent... ... ... 16 Sergeant Brown ... ... 14 The thirteen qualified men then proceeded to shoot the 2nd stage of tlie match. At the 400 yards range good firing was made especially by Morrow, and Adam. At the 500 yards range Adam, and Morrow again scored well. The three highest scorers were Adam's, 16 ; Morrow, 16 ; and Craiggie, 16 ; so that Monow whose score at the two ranges was 31, stood an excellent chance of winning one of the prizes.

THE LATEST.

At the 600 yards range Adams and Craiggie were leading when our reporter left. For four shots Craiggie scored 14; Addauis 12. Morrow missed his two first shots, third hulls eye, fourth outer.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN COEHESrONDENT.]

THE THAMES.

THIS DAY. RICH SPECIMENS PROM ALL NATIONS. MORE BEING TAKEN OUT. CALEDONIA RETORTING-.—looo OZS. GOLD. SHARES HELD AT £100. SHARE MARKET. 2 p.m. The 411 Nations have grassed 601bs. of rich specimens this morning. They are now taking out more splendid stone. Caledonia retorting—looo ozs. of gold on the fire. Shares sold at £100, but are now held back. Otagos have been sold at £1. All Nations. £6 10s. • held for £7. Unas, lGs. \

THE LATEST.

3 p.m. The Caledonia have lodged 870 ounces in the Banlt, 511 of which was from 65 tons of stone.

THE EVENING STAR, MARCH 9, 1871.



TEN POUNDS BE WARD. nnHE above reward will bo given to any per _l. son giving information leading to l.he CONVICTION of the person or persons who CUT the rope attached to Uio winch working alongside the ship 'City of Auckland.' R. T. EBBO RN. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer & Commission Agent, COTINER OT? QUEEN & WYNDHAM-STKBETS. REGISTER! KEGUSTEII! TjiORMS OF CLAIMS TO VOTE MAY BE II A D AT IHR OFFICE OF THIS PAPER. PRICE ONE PENNY.



iTTTTTJO has kept constantly at work all ■\\ through the bad timed Two Working Jewellers making up Colouial Jewellery ?— Why, .17. IT. LEWIB3ON. WfiO li:ig kept' constantly at work two Workmen cutting Greenstone and Thames Quartz ?—Why, P. lE. LEWISSON. WHO has the largest and only assortment of Quartz Brooches, Earrings, Pins, Studs, and Slee o Links?— Why, F. H. LEWISSON. WHO has always ou hand Quartz Speci mens for" sale ? — Win, P. H LEWISSON. WHO has the largest assortment of Green stone Props, Earrings, Breast Pins, Stusd, Sleeve Links, kc, &0., &o. ?—Why, F- H. LEWJSSON, Manufacturer of Green stone and Quartz Jewellery. WHO can't pay his debts, having over stocked himself -with Colonial Jew eller ?_Why, F. H. LEWISSON. Then come and help him out and give him a turn, if you have any mouoy. Highest price charged and abatement made.



TO CARPENTERS. rpENDERS are required for a BUILDING _|_ by 12 p.m. on the 10th inst. For particulars apply at the Nejv Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street. Auckland, 9th March, 1871. mHE "THAMES ADVERTISER" May be obtained at the OFFICE OF THE " EVENING- STAR," QtTEEN-STREET, (Next to Sibbins' Corner), Immediately on the arrival of the Steamer from the Thames. Reed & Brett, Agents for Auckland.



WANTED-A MACHINIST.-Apnh t n Mr. Higgeks, Wvndham-street. | WANTED-A Smart Active LAD^S 10 yenrs old. —Apply ( 0 J & t Dickey, Ship Chandlers, Queen-st. Wharf. WANTED-A GENERAL isERV^" v ... „ -^PP^/f' M]f- I(>«ot T) '• S^indon Villa, Upper Union-street, next door to St James' School. WANTED— 'General SERVANtI^ " at the Stab Office. Pl ly WANTED KNOWN-That Comfctaul BOAR]) ami EESU/ENCE can hi procured at Mrs. Ellison's, Prospect. House Hobson-street, within two doors of St. Mat! tiiew's Church. WANTED KNOWN, that iToo^n OmiFF, a>-d Co's Celebrated Bottled Stout and Light Bitter Alps, recommended by the Faculty, can only be had wholesale at Ui e Golden Crown Brewery, Welleslcy-styeet East. The trade and families supplied. WANTED-The public to know that PRINTING- of every description i B executed at the Evening Stab Office, with neatness and despatch. "VY^ANTED - Bank of New Zealand MINING. Belfasts Caledonians Inverness Long Drives Nonpareils Thames Tookey's Young American MARTIN SHOLL, Queen-street, MINING STOCK "WANTEd!"' WANTED TO PURCHASE- Thames G. M. Shares Nonpareil Wnitemata Tookey Lons: Drive Caledonian Belfast Inverness Gfas, Insuvnnne, and Bank of New Zealand Shares. ALEX. SAUNDERS, Stock and Share Broker, Queen-street.. ri II ALLEN GE. WEST END CHESS CLUB. The Members of the above Club offer to PLAY a Friendly Match w Ith any Chess Players among the gentlemen now in Auckland from the Southern Pro vinces competing for the Colonial Rifle Prizes. Communications to be addressed to the undersigned; JAMES MORTON, Secretary. Coch":ane's Buildings, Port-street. EAGLE HOTEL, Cobnkk of Albert and Dxteham-stbeets. I A change of late has taken place, Which I shall briefly mention, — A change which nrnet concern you all, So give me your attention. . Its not a change of Government — Though this is sometimes legal — The change is iH Vie Hotel, which The people call the Eagle. If into Albert-street you go You cannot fail to find it, It has a very spacious bar, And cosy rooms behind it; And what is more the house is kept By Rogers, whom you know well, For he it is who !ept for yeai's, The famous Greyhound Hotel. TO SUIT THE TIMES—BEER AT \ 4d. A PINT. W. L. EOQ-ERS, Pbopeietob. LOCAL INDUSTRY. WILLIAMS'S BLACKING. CHARLES 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 Pactorj Elliott and Weilesley-streets, Auckland. FOR SALE. THE STOCK and FIXTURES of my Tobacconist Shop. F. H. LEWISSON. Auckland, March 8, 1871. -wa. T?1 O E TAUEANGAj w|llk^ ton! Iyttelton Eak Laeoa, MmM&t TIMARU, AND PORT CHAL MERS. • ■ 'LORD ASHLEY' Will leave Queen-street Wharf, on SATURDAY, P 11th instant, at 5 p.m. \ For Freight or Passage apply to \ HENDERSON & MACJFARLANE, Agents, , Grahamstown, Thames. —2>* THIEST VESSEL FOB Jt- levuka, fijis. ySSHisiJSs* The Fast and Favourite Schoone ( 'STRATHNAVB ».' 60 tons register, R. Mackay Master, will *" above on or about SATURDAY, IStta tost. For Freight or Passage apply to VTCC oI., M- x Agent. Custom-house-street, March 8,1871.