THE EVENING STAR, MAY 13, 1871.



j^^^ BAISr8 AlSr :FEANOISCO AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LlisE OF STEAM PACKETS. UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF ADELAIDE,' 1,550 tons, will leave Sydney for San Francisco, callin at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION, connecting with the 'CITY 0? ADELAIDE' at FIJI, wi leave AUCKLAND, on the 3rd JUNE, at NOON, and every 28th day succeeding this date. For full particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS. Agent. IT' 03* SYDNEY AND X? MELBOURNE. g)jggjjgjg£lEßsr Transhipping to any Port in the Australian Colonies by the A.S.N. Companj 'a Steamships. The Californian, New Zealand, and Australian Mail ' Stamship 'WONG A WONG A,' 1,500 tons, J. Steuart, Esq., Commander, expected on FRIDAY, the 12th instant, will leave Six hours after arrival. Passengers will be booked for above ports at the ©ffice of B. M. JERVIS, Agent, Auckland. uis^ TTONOLTTLTT, SAN EMK^IrS. -CJL FRANCISCO, AND OVER I™33jyK^^LAND TO ENGLAND. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA STEAMSHIP LINE. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship 'N E V A D A,' 2,146 Tons Register, J. Hi Blethen, Esq., Com mander, will be despatched from Auckland, for Honolulu and San Francisco, on SUNDAY, the 21st May. 43TThe Second Boat, the 'Nebraska,' is ap pointed to leave Auckland, for the above ports, on FRIDAY, June 16. For freight, passage, and all particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. .jtb^kv P°B TARANAKI, K^^^S. J? NELSON, PICTON, WEL- T3ffl&|K£> LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND JfcOBSSOsZia POET CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. .;.:;;.. « TARANAKI,' E. Wheeler, Commander, will leave for the above Ports, on TUESDAY next, 16th instant, from the Wharf, Onehunga, at 7 a.m., the Bluff, at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents' 6r, A. BARNES, Onehunga. •"ttl. T?OR LONDON DI /J^^^Sv. JD BBCT. 'O AD IT CE US' Will positively sail for London on SATURDAY, May 20th. > , OWEN *; GRAHAM, Aseita,



CjTEAM TO THE "fs||*|?j|?sV U THAMES. Mm'mmnSm time table. The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWN ' Will sail as under :— From Grahamstown. Saturday, 13th May, at 3 o'clock afternoon Monday. 15th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Tuesday 16th May, at 4.30 o'clock afternoon ' Wednesday. 17th May, at 4.30 o clock afternoon From Auckland. Monday, 15th May, at 11 o'clock morning Tuesday 16th May, at 11.30 o'clock morning Wednesday, 17th May, at 12 o'clock noon J. S. MACFARLANE, . Agent. rfc*^ Q TEAM BETWEEN JWS^^^^KJ AUCKLAND AND THAMES. 'ROYAL ALFRED ' will sail as under:— Frosi Auckland. Saturday, 13th May, at 5 o'clock afteiaoon Monday, 15th May, at 4.30 o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 16th May, at 4.30 o'clock afternoon n, A ,0M TARA»U TO Ae-CKLANB. Monday, 15th May, at 10.30 o'clock morning Tuesday, ICth May, at 10.30 o'clock morninl EDGAR W. WALKER, . ■ Agent. •==s2** TTOE WANGrAREI 'Wrag^ AND MA- NGApAI. J##jfffc' The Fast antl Favourite Clipper ■ Schooner 'CLYDE,' Captain Anderson, will sail as above THIS DAY (Saturday), weather permitting. Superior cabin accommodation for passengers For freight or pr.ssage apply to ' L. D. NATHAN & CO • Or, to CAPTAIN ANDERSON, on board. lI%A t3K^ The cutter IjffipJEjS 'HERO,' Captain MeLLER, will sail for Tau. ranga, THIS (Saturday) EVENING. For freight or passage, apply on board. -=53fc|v TT ° E LBVFKA /U xz yjgs. -*- DIRECT. dM* The Brigantinc ~ ' ~*=»«~ 'S E A GU L L,' Captain Millar, w.-'l sail as above in a few days For Freight or Passage apply to ' J. S. MACFARLANE. *==^2>* T7l O E SYDNEY ftK;ls&V DIRECT. •^M}£r^> CIRCULAK SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader 'ALICE CAMERON,' on or about WEDNESDAY, 17th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. <=^3>-j. TjIOE FREIGHT OE tp, !f|js|^v -P CHARTER. <a Mjg-I The Clipper Brig T*9em*Ja& ' WAVERLEY' is open for Freight or Charter. Apply to Capt. CASTLE, v on Board. ~-|^a "p 0 R SALE. Tlie Scllooner Of Auckland, now lying in Mechanics' Bay Apply to ARCHARD & BROWN, Mechanics' Bay. A B- _ E- v- NO. 5 COMPANY. The Members will PARADE in the Drill-Shed f«T TUESDAY EVENING, for Company Drill, at •mt c iovJ JAS- DERROM, May 5,1871. . Captain. JJ O T 1 C E. CURE, RED QUEEN,~AND CENTRAL ITALY G.M. COS. (REGISTERED). DAVID PHILP, Owtomstown, Ma, 1,1871. Ma»<*<*-



pEINCE OF WALES THEATEE. Under the Distinguished Patronage of TO ?-^1 H- THEDUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G., Who has most graciously given Mr. Hosl-'ns per •c it. • i .missl<H l to use his augast name. Enthusiastic reception and brilliant success of the celebrated Comedians. MR. HOSKINS AJND MISS F. COLVILLE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, May 13, First time in Auckland of the glorious Extravaganza of HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS ; Ob, LIFE IN THE SERVANTS' HALL. To commence with the beautiful Comedy of TIE LADIES' CLUB. Miss F. CoMlle -will take the chair at 8 precisely. '.r. mr^X 8}* 018 are retiuested to be punctual. On MONDAY, the Comedy of POOR GENTLEMAN. In consequence of the great success of " THE HUNCHBACK," it will be repeated »ne evening during next week. /CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from 12 o'clock noon THIS DAY (Saturday) until 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, May 16, when a DIVI DEND wM be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. • . CHARLES TOTHLLL, Auckland, May 13,1871. anager. THAMES GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). TW7h| t^TSW™? ,BOP KS ™v be CLOSED THIS DAY (Saturday), at noon, and will remain closed until WEDNESDAY, the 17th May, at noon w£ en aprVTDEND will be payable at the Company's omce, Shortland-street. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Auckland, May 13.1871. SeCretary ' T7IUREKA HILL GOLD MINING Hi COMPANY (REGISTERED). SPECIAL NOTICE. All Shareholders in the Old Eureka G.M. Co. (now being wound up) who desire to join or become Share holders in the EUREKA HILL G.M. CO., wiil take notice that their title to exchange five (5) old shares for one (1) new share, will lapse en MONDA V, the 15th instant. J. FREAR CLARKE, Legal Manager Eureka Hill G.M. Co. Auckland, May 11, 1871. TTARBOUE BOAKD ACT. Superintendent's Office, T . . , . Auckland, May 8,1871. It is hereby notified that, in pursuance ef Section lrrt*r£ If- D Aucklan£ Harbour Board Act, 1871, on MONDAY next the 15th May, 1871, at the hour of Noon, a MEETING of the ELECTORS duly qualified for the Election of Members of the Auckland Harbour Board, will be held in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, at which Meeting three members of the said Board shall be elected by ballot, by a majority of the Electors then present THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. The following sections of the Act are published for the guidance of electors as to their qualifications, and mode of proving such qualification :— 6. Three members of such Board shall be elected in the month of May, 1871, by and out of the persons who shall have paid two pounds or upwards of port, harbour, pilotage, or wharfage dues or charges within the port of Auckland during the preceding year, or who at time of such election shall be, or within twenty eight days preceding such election shall have been, the owners or part owners, and whose names shall appear as such owners or part owners within such twenty eight days on the books of the Custom-house at Auckland, of any vessel to the extent of twenty tons or upwards. Provided, however, that in any case where such dues or charges shall have been. paid by two or more persons jointly,'or where any such vessel as aforesaid shall be owned by more than one person, only one of such persons paying or owning, as the case may be, shall be entitled to vote in respect of such payment or ownership. 7. On the third Monday in the month of May 1871 at the hour of noon, in a place to be previously noti fied by the Superintendent of the province, a meeting of the electors qualified as in the last preceding sec tions mentioned shall be held, at which meeting not less than ten electors being present, the aforesaid three members of the Board shall be elected, by ballot by a majority of the qualified electors then present, the said meeting having power to elect its own chair man, who shall have a casting vote, but no deliberative vote, and who shall decide all questions of qualifica tions to vote by causing the claimant then and there to produce receipts in his favour for the before men tioned dues or charges, or a certificate of owner-ship or other sufficient document from the Collector of Customs or other proper officer, as the case may be. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Cl ALEXANDER, Shabebeokeb, will re- I, more to No. 11, Insurance Buildings, n MONDAY NEXT, 15th inst. g



Auction Sales. MONDAY, MAY 15. THE BEACH CLAIM, THAMES GOLD FIELDS. AT RISK OF FORMER PURCHASER. The subscribers have received instructions from the Proprietor to seH by public auction, at the Land Mart Fort-street, on Monday, 15th day of May, at 11 o clock in the forenoon, ALL THAT MINING PRO t^PAnn^A 11™! 16 Thames Goldfields, known as S?«Srt « f?*l^? 1 -' c°nsistin S °f 2 men's ground, situated on the Waiotah: Spur, and adjoining the ffiSriaL 10™ th° Max:ners> R^f and the Prince SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 16. CHOICE HOUSEHOLD FURNITU.RE, PICTURES (INCLUDING «THE MAGDALENE"), &c., & c ., & c . EXCELLENT PIANOFORTE, BY 'BORD' AT WATERLOO QUADRANT. The subscribers are favored with instructions from Dr Tassell, who is leaving the colony, to sell at h'js residence, Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Govern ment House, on Tuesday, 16th inst., at 11 o'clock, BflS CAREFULLY-SELECTED L HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, all nearly new, comprising — Excellent PIANOFORTE by Bord " Drawing- 100 m Suite (walnut, green damask). Walnut Card Table, Claret Table Cover Occasional Tables, Fenders and Fireirons, Cheffonier Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs, &c; Pictures, etc., including the exquisite Oil Painting " The Magda lene, as exhibited in the late Exhibition of Art- also a choice selection of Medical and Scientific works, Bookcase, Microscope, Galvanic Battery, Atlas with over 250 Maps, Case Dessert Knives and Forks! Hand-painted Dessert Service, Bow, and Archery Tackle, Croquet Set, Tool Chest (complete), Saddle Bridle, etc. „ . BEDROOM FURNITURE, Kitchen Utensils, &C., &C., &c. SAMUEi COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. Po wi>S?&-.JS r order of the Trustee in the Estate of FRANCIS WHITE, at our Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at Noon, I.—T7<LEVEN ACRES at Korora- J.J reka Point, in the Bay of Islands, de scribed in Crown Grant. 2.—Eight Acres and three roods in the County of Hokianga, being the Motiti Islet, in the Hoki anga'River. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auckland, May 12, 1871. ' WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. IMPORTANT AND EXTENSIVE SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. The subscribers will sell by auction, at their1 Mart Fort-street, on Wednesday, 17th current,'at 12 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING- VALUABLE PROPERTIES:— CITY, Rokeby-street—Allotment, 64J- feet frontage adjoining Wesleyan College Property EDENSOR, Mount Eden- 4 large Allotments S w¥wl%sP~^ A£ otmenta > each 33 feet by 10° fee* NEWTON ROAD—Allotment No. 101, 34 feet frontage ONEHUNG&—S3 Allotments, in Cameron-street Harbour View Terrace, Queen-street, Manukau Road, and Spring-street MONGONUI—IO Allotments NEW LYNN—3I Allotments on road leading to the termini of the Kaipara Railway, Riverhead. Sale peremptory. Terms liberal. Full particulars may be seen in large placards or obtained at the Mart. SAMUEL 000HE.ATT71 <Vr) son, Auctioneers.



HAT & HOFEXMAN announce that they will forthwith RETIRE PROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return thalr thanks for the liberal support accorded during the past seven years. FINAL SALE. ■ at .' H- & -H. are determined to realize their entire Kfr^&SK^ Stock withmt llelay. and will do so at a great sacri- ; ij^^Sp^) fice to effect their object. . ■■ W&^i&r The Stock is well known to be one of the most valu- able in the city, and comprises a large selection of rr^i^rjPß NE"W GOODS for the present Season, all of which will • S-CC^^^/J^ be MAEKED DOWN during the week, and offered to the public for A FEW WEEKS ONLY, Colnmencine THIS DAY (Saturday), the 22nd inst. Balance of Stock, after the Sale will be sold at auction by MESSRS. C. ARTHUR & SON. The LEASK of PEEMISES, FITTINGS, &c.,'t<> U disposed of. HAY & HONETMAN.



Auction Sales. • WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. BY ORDEIi OF THE MORTGAGEES. ALLOTMENTS — MOUNT ST. MARY'S AND WAIKATO. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at 11 VALUABLE BUILDING- AL -1--1- LOTMENTS, situated at Mount St. Mary's near the Convent, viz. : Lot 140, 33 feet frontage to St. Mary's Eoad Lots 122 124, 150 and 151, each 33 feet frontage to London-street, and the two latter lots fronting the Harbour Lots 114 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119, each 33 feet frontage to New-street. And, Allotment No. 188, Parish of Punui, County of Waikato, containing 6 acres 2 roods 8 perches. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 19. SILVER PLATE. ABOUT 200 ozs. SILVER PLATE, Sugar Basin, Cream Ewer, Sugar Castor and ££ te&r Spoons' Forks ' &c- &c -> at auction, on Friday, 19th May, at the Mart, Port-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR, The subscriber has received instructions from the Eeg;strar of- the Supreme Court, New Zealand, to sell by public auction, at his Land Mart, corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets, on Wednesday 17th May, at 12 o'clock, A LLOTMENT 32 and Part of X3L Lot 33, of Subdivision of Allotments Nos. 4 and 5, and part of Allotment 3, of Section No. 3, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 43 feet to Park Road, by a depth of 100 feet. Also, Allotment No. 27, of Section No. 6, suburbs of Auck land, containing 6 acres 0 roods 3C perches, more or less. Also, Allotment No. 3 of Section 3,' Suburbs of [Auckland, containing 3 acres 0 roods;i2 perches, more or less Terms at Sale. . GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 RARE INDIAN PROOF PRINTS, CHOICE FURNITURE, VALUABLE BOOKS. REMUERA, OPPOSITE ST. MARK'S CHURCH, CLOSE TO NEWMARKET. B. TONES & Coi Have been instructed by a Gentleman who is leaving the Colony, to sell, on the premises, opposite St. Mark's Church, near Newmarket, on Wednesday May 17th, at 11 o'clock sharp, A PEW VERT CHOICE INDIAN PROOF PRINTS expensively framed, and not to be excelled in the Colony. A small but choice Library, comprising: Lond6n Society, 16 vols. Macauley's Works, Shakespeare's Milton's, Longfellow's, Dickens', &c, &c. Handsome Drawingroom Suite in horsehair; Tele scope Table, Loo anr; Occasional Tables, Brussels Carpet, Handsome Marble Clock, Easy Chairs, &c. Handsome Mahogany Bedroom Suite, Feather Beds, Palliasses, Cedar Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Wardrobe, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Dairy Utensils, Churn,■Po^"* '* T>J-.h, Kitchen Utensils, Patent Oven, €"■.;■ ;.J. , ... Garden Tools, Water Butts, Patent Mangle; &c., &c, &c. ' . Cards to view may be obtained of the Auctipneeri.



Auction Sales. THURSDAY, MAY 18. IMPORTANT AND EXTENSIVE UNRE SERVED AUCTION SALE OP DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESS MATERIALS AND STUFFS. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS, HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY, WOMEN'S UNDERCLOTHING-, : MEN'S CLOTHING, &c, &o. An New and Seasonable Goods, Just Landed peom the ' CADtrcEtrs.' W. G. HARRISON & CO. Have been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at the Warehouse, 7, Wyndham-street, on Thursday next, May 18, at 11 o'clock prompt, A LARGE PAECEL of the above New and Seasonable Goods, for positive unr - served sale. . Full particulars in future issue. Terms liberal. TUESDAY, MAY 23. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, UNION-STREET. S. JON E S Has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Tnesday, 23rd May, at 12 o'clock, LOTS 19 to 29 of Section 43, City of AucHand Lot 29—60 feet frontage to Union-street, 198 feet deep, with two houses thereon Lots 28,, 27, and 26, each 60 feet frontage to Union street, 193 feet deep Lot 25—30 feet frontage, with fu'.l width back, 198 feet deep, and six-roomed house thereon Back portions of Lots 21, 23, and 24 Lot 22—65 feet frontage, divided by a lane, and three-roomed cottage thereon Lots 19 and 20, having large frontages to Union street, close to sea frontage, and 330 feet deep, suitable for manufacturing purposes, having a good supply of water. The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers; Teems :—One-third cash; balance at three and six months, bearing bank interest.- N O T I C E. THE Undersigned has secured convenient offices at the Insueance Company's; Buildings, where his business as SHARE BROKER and LAND AGENT will be con ducted in future. • ■ ■ '~.., With a view to facilitate business, and also for the purpose of securing reliable informa tion, he has appointed Mr. W. Buttle as his Sole Agent at the Thames: Office, Albert street, opposite Bank of Zealand, Grahams town.. , . • .; JOSEPH NEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. LOST.—ONE POUND REWARLV X OST—A Black Retriever DOG, white on JiJ breast, steel chain on neck,-and braes plate with the name of "John B. Beeche." Any person bringing the same to Mr. Gabd neb, Thames Dining Rooms, will receive the above reward. * DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. -ftTTOTIOE is.hereby given that the partner- JL\ ship heretofore carried; qnj r |)y JoHttr Cook and Ajuexandeb MAopioN^ia), as Con tractors under, th% style of 'KCook and Mac itonald," is by mutual consent dissolved from iliia date. All accounts due to the above firm to be paid only to:.tire said John Cook or to his solicitors, Messrs; Beveridge and Ritchie. Auckland, May 11,1871.