I had made up my mind to go to exe cution confessing nothing. On the whole, I preferred hanging to the chance of mar rying Euphemia Garlick, now that I had found out how dear and how faithless was Edio Many men would have married out of spite, under such circumstances ; butt to me it seemed I should spite myself mj'fit in so doing. JK was glad at the prospect of being •■ ' lged; but it turned out that old Garlick . | 5 not dead. The prussic acid had been \fis own preparation ;it was insufferably nasty, causing him immense pain, but was not a bit genuine. He recovered, and himself procured my release, on condition that the marriage should at once proceed. I groaned in spirit, for the'alternative was worse than death.

A gaiu the happy fates stepped in. ¥. iss Eupheruia, whose nerves had been ter ribly shaken, confessed all. It was told to her that the compromising letter Lad been written; it was she who had philan dered with the booby Maunders; it was her own work-box which had contained the damaging document. She had made over her work-box as a present to Edie on the eve of her wedding—made it over as it stood, forgetting the one article it held. Edie had not explored its contents; but when she saw the letter in my bands she anticipated tragic resttlts if I should guess the truth, and held her peace. She even suffered herself to be wrongly ac cused for my sake and my bride's. Poor Edie!

I undeceived her. I showed her that my heart was unbroken by Euphemia's duplicity. I transfered my bride to Maun ders, and trot her father's consent. And then I spoke seriously to Kdie, and from our talk have reason to believe that tho day when Miss Jiuphemia (Jarliek be comes Mrs. Maunders, Edie and I may swell the parish register.— Tom Hood's Comic Annual.

THE DYING ACTRESS.

The following poem wna suggested by the death of E. J. This talented lady whs for yeura nn ornament to the New Zealand staje, and her early death occasioned universal regret.

Tis morn ! 'tis early morn ! The bright sun's infant beams Dispel the vap'ry mists for coming day, Peep through a window, gently kissing on c who dreams, And flit round one who's kneeling there to pray. A face, a lovely face, that dreamer's lying there, Though near-hand Death has paled its rosy hues ; A sweet form—her sister's—that one engaged in prayer, The snowy linen with her tears bedews. The dreamer wakes ! To heaven th' unfinished prayer mounts high ; The sick girl murmurs with a feeble voice— "So young! Dear sister, O! I thought it hard to die; I've had a happy dream and now rejoice. " I thought a myriad angels bore me, in their arms, Up, up all through sweet fragrant breathing skies, On, in seraphic flight, through countless heavenly charms, TiU Paradise was reached, where no one dies. " Grim Death ! A hundred times a dying scene I've played— Deathbed of the virtuous, frail and fair. And counterfeiting thus, I've moaned and sobbed and When all the time my heart was free from care. " Alas ! now foolish I, whilst striving to pourtray The flnal moment of a sinner's life, Ne'er thought that sinful I should one day take the Nor dreamt the anguish of the actual strife;" She sighs, and pearly tears course slow adown her cheek; Her eyes gaze vacant on the morning light: With sobs and utt'rance choked, her sister tries to speak; The tenant soul has spread its wing 3 for flight. With ashy trembling lips, the dying actress prays To God, to catch her soul up as it flies ; The sun, her face and form encircles with its rays ; And, with a smile, she breathes her last and dies. She's dead ! And now no more tire footlights' sickly Wilfltght her form, in gaudy dress arrayed^: She's dead ! And for her now no more the world s bold Her part is played ! Her last grand exit made ! June, 1871. Lancblot Booth.

THE EVENING -STAB, AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1871.



T*k^ T7lO E WANGANUI MaNfJ^T^. JJ DIRECT. 'ST. XI L D A,' Captain J. FlowerdAv, will leave the Wharf, One hnnga, for the above ports, TO-MORROW (Satur day), 22nd instant, at 9 o'clock. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auckland; Or ALFRED BARNES, Onehnnjja. i"K^ TpOK TAKANAKI, SSM^^^vV JD NELSON, PICTON, WEL ra^ftj^^^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND M 4 wfflff*^' PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. •TAKANAKi; E. Wiieelkr, Commander, will leave Onohunga immediately on arrival of the 'Nebraska' from Honolulu, due on the 17th instant. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents ; A. BAKNES, Onehunga ; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. ~f&k IT ° B l o n d o n J^-^^W DIRECT The Beautiful Aberdeen Clipper Slilp «A L E X A N D R I N A,' C7O tons, Al, Captain James C. Sancjstkr, having a largo portion of her cargo on board, will meet with prompt despatch. Has excellent accommodation for passengers. Apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. -=:*3>;k TT'Olt EAST COAST AND W<xl^\ JD POVERTY BAY. "SrVMj3y^ Tne Schooner *SHBS*«' «METEOR,' J. Trimmer, Master, having been unavoidably do tained by the weather, will sail on FRIDAY next, 21st inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master, on board, Or to M. NICCOL, Agent. T> EFUE9HMENTS lo bo had at the UPPER BAR of the Q.C.E. between 8 and 12 p.m. W. MILL. July 17,1871. FH. LEWISSCN returns thanks a to Mr. Buck and Howsen for the manly interest they took in his behalf, trying to get the Jewellers in Auckland to lay an information against him for getting up a Raffle, and begs to state that although it has been stopped by the Authorities he will still live to entertain his friends on a Fat Turkey that will get fat nipping the grass on top of both of them. —One who acts and professes little. F. H. LEWISSON. LENDERS will be received by the under- JL signed for a prize of £210a., for the beat device for Brooch and Earrings to match, the pattern to be such as Greenstone and QCTartz can be worked into it; or Cornelian, Green stone, and Quartz ; or Black Stone nnd Whito or red Cornelian. The gold work that con stitutes the frame must be new device and one workable, and the colours of the stones painted ; the name of the .party must be fin closed, and no pattern will be returned. Must bo all sent in by July 20. P. H. LEWISSON. pIEAFTON EC AD HIGHWAY \Jf DISTRICT. The Annual MEETING of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, TO-MORROW (Friday), the 21st instant, at 3 o'clock, p.m. STEPHEN E, HUGHES, Chairman. July 20,1871. p< LiAFTON EOAD HIGHWAY VUT DISTRICT. A Special MEETING of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute; TO-MORROW (Friday), the 21st instant, immediately after the Annual Meeting, to take into consideration the subject of Lighting.. STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. July 20,1871. DEYONPOET HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. The Annual MEETING of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Devonport Hall, North Shore, on TUESDAY, 25th July, at 12 o'clock noon. SAMUEL COCHRANE, Chairman. TO JEWELLEIiS, TOBACCO nists, OR OTHER FANCY TRADERS.- To be Let, part of those premises lately occupied by Messrs. Keesing, Doitsh, and Keesing.—Apply to J. N. Crombie, Queen-street. FOR SALE, A SMITH AND WELSTOOD'S No. 7 ENCHANTRESS COOKING- STOVE, complete and in good order, price £4.—Apply Stab Office, ' ■



pHINTJE OF WALES THE ATE B. Lessee .. .. ' •• •• Mr. B. N. Jones, Last Kiglit of the Contested Election. Last Night of Hodgson. Last Night of Mrs. Iloneybun. Last Niglit of Mr. Iloneybun. Last Night of Pcckover. La3t Night of Topper. Last Night of the IClcctlon. Last Night you will havo a chance to Vote, so Poll early. Remember, positively Last Night of the CONTESTED ELECTION ! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, July 20, 1871, Most positively tho Last Night of THE CONTESTED ELECTION. Concluding with tho screaming Sketch of A FAST TRAIN HIGH PRESS UR B EXPRESS ! Jack Delaware Mr. Hpsklns. On Friday, July 21, the performances will be under tho immediate patronage of His Honor the Superin tendent, T. B. Gillies, Esq. By particular desire, tho most successful Comedy of the HEIR AT LAW. M HERAT'S GREAT WORLD CIRCUS. CROWDED AND DELIGHTED AUDIENCES NIGHTLY. Equestrian Manager .. .. Mr.H. Cowlo. Positively LAST THREE NIGHTS of this Re nowned and Wonderful Troupe of Performers. Don't forget THIS EVENING, t)ie Grand Histori cal Spectacle, TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK ; or, The Death of Bonny Black Besh. The Great Vaulting Act is something wonderful, by Messrs. Mokkatt, Griffiths, Comiton, Euoknf. Ueuua, and Lilliputian Ciiaelik ; at one bound they fly over tho whole Stud and turn a Double Somersault in their flight. If you wish to laugh, come to the Circus and hear Hajiry Cowlf., the Versatile and AVitty Clown. Change of Programme This Evenino. To Heads of Families and the Public in general.— Come early to avoid crowding. Saturday Afternoon. — Grand Command Perfor mance, under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Bowen, and in presence of their family and suite. MILLION PRICES! MILLION PRICES 1 PIT, ONE SHILLING ! Stalls, 2s ; Dress Circle, 3s. F. J. WILLS, Agent. p I T T HALL. Owing to the inclemency of tho weather, several of tho performers are suffering from scvero colds, and the Concert of Mr. Waltek Stujibino will be POST PONED until an early day in the ensuing week. Full programme and date will appear to-morrow. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE Oi1 LECT JRE3 Tho Committee of the above Association havo great pleasure in announcing tho following series of Lec tures :— July 28: Mr. G. M. Reed, B. A.—" Colonial Charac teristics." August 4 : Rev. Jas. Cosh, M.A.—"The Mutual Re lations of Heathenism, Civilization, and Christianity." August 25 : Rev: E. N. Bree, M.A. — "Modern Scepticism." Soptemborl: Eov. C. W. Rioa—" Ancient Britain, its Inhabitants, Religion, and Customs." September 20: Kov. Waki.ow 7>avies, M.A.— " Love, Courtship, and Marriage.'' Rev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may bo had of Messrs. Chapman, "Wayte, Upton, Turrell, It. B. Shalders,. tho Librarian at the Roora3 of tho Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission to single Lecture. 6d. each person. T>EFUGE FOR DESTITUTE OLD ±\j WOMEN AND LYING-IN HOSPITAL. The PROMENADE CONCERT, in aid of the funds of tho above instUnfcionyndvertised to bo given on TUESDAY, IStli inst., at the City Hall, is unavoidably POSTPONED until further notice. A BAZAAR will be held during the present month (July).in the new Music Hall, Symonds-street, in Aid of the Funds of the Auckland Choral Society, more particularly for the formation of a Musical Library, to replace that destroyed by fire. Contributions in work will be thankfully received by the ladies under-named: Mrs. Fenton, Jermyn-street Mrs. T. Macffarlane, Mount Eden Mrs. Brown, Karangahape Road Miss Eames, Mona View Mrs. McMillan, Remuera Mrs. J. Kinder, Parnoll Mrs. Hetley, Parnell Mrs. Connell, Glonfern . Mrs. Glover, Symonds-stroet Mrs. Purchas, Onehunga. A room will be set apart for the exhibition of works of art. Intending exhibitors arc respectfully solicited to communicate as early as possible with the under- SigDefl- J. BROWNE, Chairman of Bazaar Committee. Karangahape Road, July 1,1871. OARNELL HIGHWAY • DIS- L TRICT. The Annual MEETING of tho Ratepayers will be held at the Parnell Hall, on TUESDAY, the 25th day of July, 1871, at 7 o'clock p.m. JAMES SMART. Chairman. Pamell, Bth July, IS7I A Special MEETING of the Ratepayers of the above District'will be held in the Parnell Hall, immediately after the Annual Meeting, for the purpose of consider ing and adopting a lighting rate. JAMES SMART, Chairman. Parnell, Bth July, 1871. mO BUSHMEN. TENDERS am required for Felling and Rafting Timber for the Sawmill at Te Kopuru, Wairoa River, Kaipara, not later than Noon, 29th July, 1871. Specifications may be seen and all information obtained at the Office of TO. S. GBAHAME, . Fort-street, Auckland, July 11,1871,



i^^^g^V \J TO ENO LAN D. «e23S£EaSECaa TgE UNITED ST a.TES, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STKAM SHIP LINE. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract -with the New.Zeuand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service Tho magnificent steamship 'N E B R ASK A,' 2,14.-4. Tons Register, J. Hardino, Comman der, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURSDAY, August 10. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. jtK^v T?OB NAPIEE, WEL- S^^^^Sv JJ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, ]jtffl%Pr\^ AND OTAGO. The U.S., N.Z. and A. Mail s.s. 'NEBRASKA,' 2144 tons Register, J. Haedinq, Commander, will leave for the above Porte on THURSDAY next, the 20th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. j-w^^ TT 0R SYDNET ANI) i||||jl|S>' MKLBOURNK Transhipping to any Port in the Australian Colonies, by the A.S.N. Company's Steamers. The A.S.N. Co.'s s.b. 'JAMES PATERS ON,' F. Moore, Commander, will leavs AUCKLAND for the above ports, on or about SATURDAY, 22nd July. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVrS, Agents. ■."^v^A. T>EGULAB MONTH s*^mN. XI LV STEAM COMMUNICA tffffi&fKV^TION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, jgarcggaggi SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. The magnificent . , S.S. 'HE SO, 1 Captain Looav, may be expected here about the 4th August, and will leave again for Sydney and Mel bourne four days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents, Auckland; Or, to R. S. LEDGER, Agent, Grahamstown. High-street, Auckland, July 10, 1871. . ■ -f. fK^ QTEAM BETWEEN O AUCKLAND AND THAMES 'ROYAL ALERED 1 will gall as nnder:— i From Auckland to Gbahamstown. Thursday, 20th July, at 5 o'clock afternoon . Friday, 21st July, at 5 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown to Auckland. Friday, 21st July, at 10 o'clock morning EDGAR W. WALKER, A«?ent. . _; ''; • ,-wAk QTEAM TO THE KJ THAMES. . The p.s. ' GOLDEN CROWN' will sail as under:— From Auckland. Friday, 21st July, at 11 o'clock morning Saturday, 22nd July, at 11 o'clock morning From Tararu. Thursday, 20th July, at 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, 21st July, at 4 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 22nd July, at 4 o'clock afternoon J. S. MACFARLANE, . ■ Agent. . itK^v "DEGULAE WEEKLY jK&SicPi^v JAj steam communication TMMxMS^ with wangarei. The p.s. • DTTKE OF EDINBURGH' will lewe as under:— From Auckland for Wangarei. Monday, 24th July, 12 o'clock noon. From Wanoarei for Auckland. Tuesday, 25th July, 1 o'clock afternoon Calling at Omaha six hours after leaving Wangarei. EDGAR W.- WALKER, ! Agent. I uK^ TJIOE GEAHAMS- JD TOWN AND SHORTLAND. •LADY BO WEN/ Captain Adams, will receive cargo for both places, and sail as under— Thursday, 20th July, at 9 o'clock evening For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY.



A disconsolate citizen of New Orleans puts the following question to one of the papers published there : " Mr. Edytur—That what I ■wish to ask you is whether strychnine, what the polic give to dogs, won't pizen the human being after sasser.gera has been fried ? Please put in the paper how this is, for if fried strych nine is pizen, Igo a^ain ssssingers. Yours, till pizened." It is rumoured tint the Duke of Edinburgh, on his return home, will wed a lady not of blood royal, but surpassing beauty, and vory wealthy.— Chigago Journal. The- latest puzzle for school teachors and other learned people is to read the following meaningless sentence aloud without mis pronouncing a word. The pedagogues of Aroostook county were challenged to do so and unanimously failed : " Ho.was an aspirant ' after the vagaries of the exordia's, and a coad jutor of the infragable, yet exquisite farrago on the subsidence of the italicised finale. WANTED — Immediately a NUItSE GIRL, between the age of 12 and 14 years.—Apply at the Belfast Hotel, Princes- Btrcet. ' WANTED— A Good GENERAL SER VANT ; highest wages given.—Apply at the Belfast Hotel, Princes-street. WANTED— An Ancient-looking WAL LER, whose work has stood the test of time, and whose knowledge of his calling enables him to execute his contracts with profit to himself, and not at the expense of creditors ; he must be a lover of truth.—ujpply to a Foreman of Works. WANTED KNOWN—That BOARD and RESIDENCE can be had for a Lady and Gentleman, or Two Single Gentlemen, in a healthy part of the City.—For address, apply Stab Office. WANTED— A First-olass General SER VANT for the Thames.—Apply at the Stab Office. 71TTANTED TO RENT—A Comfortable I I VyV Five or Six-roomed Cottage; within '*~ I /ifteen minutes' walk of the Post-office.— A p« ~ ,- i ply G., office of this paper. WANTED— Two or three GIRLS as APPRENTICES to work the Sewing machine.—Apply to N. Campbell, Tauor, Queen-street. -yrOTIGE,—I wpat some New Zealand ,{>| White or Red Cornelian, ot any hand some Stones, fit for making into Jewellery.— JT. H. IiEWIBSOK, opposite Union Bank. ' WANTED.— I am a purchaser of Bed or White Cornelian, it must be good and fit for cutting into Jewellery, and tho produce of the district of Auckland.—F. H. Lewis- HON, opposite the I "nion Bank. MONEY to Lend on Mining Shares.—.Ap ply to H. Y. STBVBHO, Sharebroker, Queen-itreet.



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Auction Sales. FRIDAY, JULY 21. VELVET PILE CARPET, WALNUT CHEFFONIER (MARBLE TOP), WHEELER AND WILSON'S SEW ING MACHINE, DINING TABLES, OIL PAINTINGS, IRON BEDSTEADS, WESTLEY RICHARDS' D.B. FOWL ING PIECE, REVOLVER, HARD WARE, IRON TANKS, &0., &0. AMERICAN STOVE AND UTENSILS. The subscribers have been instructed to sell, at their Kooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A N ASSORTMENT of SUPERIOR _Ou HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, etc., etc., comprising— Handsome AValnut Cheffonier (marble top), Mahogany Cheffonier, 2 Cedar Dining Tables, large Rimu glSDunib Waiter, 2 Velvet Pile Carpets (choice patterns). Wheeler and Wilson's half-cabinet Sewing Machine, in good order ; Hand Sewing Machine, 6 Oil Paintings (sea subjects), Westley Richards' D.B, Gun (in case, with requisites), 2 Revolvers, superior Double Iron Bedsteads (canopy tops and stumps), Iron Cot, Kauri Tables, Teapots, Clock, Chairs, 3 Show Glasses, Chests Drawers, Music Stool, etc., etc. HARDWARE, comprising—Aver/s Scales, 2 Floor Cramps, Padlocks, Screws, Nails, Fishing Hooks, Gridirons, Strap, Belts, Axes, Planes, Plane Irons, Syphon, Dog Collars, and a large quantity of Sundries. 5 400-gaUon MALT TANKS. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. OFFICIAL 9jVfe AGENCY. SATURDAY, JULY 22. IN THE DISTRICT COURT, AUCKLAND. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. H. N. WARNER, OFEICIAL AGENT, v W. LESTRANGE. , .. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, under Warrant of the District Court, Auckland, • at the Mart, Fort-street, on Saturday, 22nd inst., at 12 o'clock, KA SHARES in the HAZELBANK O\J G. M. CO. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . '"•; - Auctioneers. OFFICIAL |||§|j| AGENCY. SATURDAY, JULY 22. IN THE DISTRICT COURT, AUCKLAND. UNDER DISTRESS. WARRANT. H. N. WARNER, OFFICIAL AGENT, v. C. F. FISCHER. The subscribers have received instructions to sell' under Warrant of the District Court, Auckland at the Mart, Fort-street, on Saturday, 22nd inst., at ' 12 o'clock, AQ SHARES in the HAZELBANK <±«/ G. M. CO. SAMUEL COOHRANW & SON," Auctioneers. SATURDAY, JULY 22. At Half-past 1 o'clock. SELECT LIBRARY. The subscribers have been favoured with instructions from J. T. Mackelvie, Esq. (who has left for Eng land), to sell, at the Itooms, Fort-street, on above date, at half-past 1 o'clock, HIS STANDARD LIBRARY, catalogues of which can be obtained at the Rooms, Fort-street, where the books are now on view., THE SALE WILL COMMENCE WITH A Superior Magneto-Electric Machine, Excellent" Microscope (extra power), Handsome Set Carved Ivory Chessmen, Case Mathematical Instruments, 3 boxes Medallions, Magnifier, &c.; Stereoscopic Pho tographic Camera, for plates, 7x3j, with extras, complete; Silver Presentation Cup, 12J oz. Cir cumferenter and Tripod. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. SATURDAY, JULY 22. At 12 o'clock, before the Shares,' DECK PLEASURE-BOAT, 3 tons, nearly new, with sails and everything complete, in first-class order. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SQN Auctioneers. THE NEW ZEALAND COMPANY OF SHAREBROKERS, AND ESTATE AGENTS'OFFICE. RICHARD 0. LUSCOMBE, Manager. Office: 57, Queen-street> two doors from the Bunk of Now Zealand. . jfM A AAA to LEND on Mortgage of Jj\\J.\)\J\J City or Suburban Property in Bums of £100 to £2,000. ' Persons having money to lend on mortgage, mtiy plways select first class securities ait our office. As thei'e are demands for loons, others than for the sums specially advertised by us, sums of £50 to £500 can bo invested, and the lender select his own solictor to prepare the Mortgage Deeds. No charge made to the lender. THE MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COMPANY (LIMITED). West Queen- btebut, one door ebom Queejt< , > : . BTBEET. ' 'CAKTAL, £4,000. A PPLKU TIONS for S HAKES upon - tho lj\_ New lißSue can be made oti'and alter I'HFRSDAY, JuJy 13^ wiLLiAMg) Manager, Jul/12, 1671; '*_.. ' r' j



CROWN DISTILLERY, FORT BBITOMART. MALT WHISKEY, at 13a. Gel. per proof gallon, duty paid Malt Whiskey, in 1 doz. cases, &6S. 6d. per case, duty paid Pule Brandy, at 16s. 6d. per proof gallon, duty paid Pale Brandy, in 1 doz. cases, 38s. per case, duty paid Ruin, at 13s. 6d. per proof gallon, duty paid Can be had in quantities of two gallons and upwards from the Store, High-street. An allowance of Is. Gd. per gallon will be made on the above prices to purchasers of not less than a quarter-cask. Terms: Cash on delivery. Casks charged for until returned. W. J. CAWKWELI/, Tulcan Lane. N.B.—See opinions of the Press. /CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (REGISTERED). Tho TRANSFER BOOKS will be closed at 12 o'clock noon, TO-MORROW (Friday), 21st instant, and will remain closed unt'l 12 o'clock, noon AVED NESDAY, July 26, when a DIVIDEND of Three Pounds per Share will be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. CHARLES TOTHJXL, Legal Manager. Auckland, July 20, 1871. mHAMES GOLD MINING COM- X PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be closed TO-MOR ROW (Friday), 21st instant, at noon, and will remain closed until WEDNESDAY next, the 26th instant, at noon, when a DIVIDED of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable at the Company's office, Short land-street. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, , Secretary. Auckland, July 20, 1871. POVERTY AND CHARLESTON X GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). - All ACCOUNTS against tho above Company must ho lodged with me on or before the 24th instant, other wise the will not be recognised. ROBERT SOMMERVILLE, Official Liquidator. i Shortland-street, Auckland, July 18,1871. ALBION QUARTZ MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). I hereby give notice that I intend to offer myself for ELECTION as a Director of the Company, at the General Meeting of Shareholders convened for the 24th day of Julyi nst. JOHN HAY. July 15, 1871 . : A LBION QUARTZ MINING JLJL COMPANY (LIMITED). I hereby givo notice that it is my intention to offer myself as a Candidate for ELECTION as a Director of the' Company, at the General Meeting of Share holders on tho 24th day of July inst. W. LEE. ALBION QUARTZ MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). I hereby give notice that I intend to offer myself for ELECTION as a Director of the Company, at tho General Meeting of Shareholders convened for the 24th day of July inst. C. J. TAYLOR. July 14,1871. ALBION QUARTZ MINING COMPANY (LIMITED) (Late Belfast and Poverty and Charleston). Shareholders in the Belfast and Poverty and Charles ton Gold Mining Companies (Registered), who desire to take up their shares in the Albion Quartz Mining Company (Limited) will oblige by calling at the office of the Company and signing the necessary application forshar >< prior to allotment. The Directors will meet at an early date for the purpose of allotting shares. CHARLES I'OTHILL July 0,1871. Cretai7' jji'ning notice. We have engaged tho services of reliable corres pondents of known ability and experience, from whom we receive earliest information on all matters relating to the Mines. On aild after this date our telegrams on arrival will be posted in our Office for the informa-. tion of our Clients and the public. CLARIC BROS-, 13, Insurance iiuilrtings. July 10, IS7J. mHE CALEDONIAN MUTUAL X MINUSG INVESTMENT COMPANY (LIMITED).". Capital £4,000, in 400 shares of £10 each, payable by weekly instalments of Five Shillings. The shares of this Company may now be taken up. The Directors beg to call the attention of all classes to this present opportunity of increasing their means; They confidently believe that nothing has been offered in Auckland so favorable to the industrious and careful as tho opportunity of forming Companies of this description, especially as- investments in Mining Stock now may be made at low rates Printed rules of the Company may be had gratis, and all information given by the Manager. The Com pany's Office, f>7, ljueen-street, two doors from"Bank of New Zealand, is open daily ; and on Saturday and Monday evcuings from 7 to 9 o'clock. RICHARD O. LUSCOMBE, Manager. T TONSON GARLICK'S SHARE O, LIST (Revised to July 8, 1S71) May be obtained at E. Wayte's, Stationer, Queen street. Clients may obtain them gratuitously on applica tion at my office. J. TONSON GARLIck, Sharebroker. Shortland-stree t, Auckland, July 6th, 1871.