THE EVENING STAR, AUCKLAND, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1871.



WANTED —An Experienced COOK.— Apply to Mrs. Mackkady, Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED —An active Man, or handy Youth, accustomed to nursery work, nr apt and willing to )e m ; also, a good Lad.—C. T. j Vises, Mount Hobson Xursery, Kemuera. i WANTED —A General Servant to go to Tauranga.—Apply to Mrs. John Kinder, Church Grammar School, Parnell. -TTTANT-K'D TO LET — A Six-roomed \Y J-J,^ SE, situate at Brighton, Parnell. Appi"\sr- /jl Office' ■t-TT ANTED—A G-eneral SERVANT, also YY a NURSE-GIRL, for an hotel; highest wages given.—Apply Stak Office. -TTTANTED—By a lady living in Newton YY Road, a General SERVANT.—For particulars apply to Mrs. Colls, Upper Queen street. •v-TTANTED — A General SERVANT.— YY -APP^J rs- LitWis, Jennyn-street, near Wynyard Pier. WANTED -A Good MACHINIST, Two Apprentices, and a few Needlewomen. —At Mr. Breda's, top of Shortland Crescent. TfTTANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASE - YV Dissolving; Views and Lantern Slides, instructive subjects.—Address "Rex," Stab Office. WANTED —A General SERVANT.— Apply to F. D. Fenton, Jeruiyn strcct. ANTED-A first-class MACHINIST, at once.—Apply to J. Camp, Tailor, 184, Queen-street. ttt ANTED, by a respectable middle-aged YY person—a situation as Housekeeper. Apply Mr. Eyre, Viotovia-street. WANTED— A General SERVANT.— Apply to Mrs. .KiMOTT, Swiudou Villa, TJupcr Union-sl.reet. WANTED— A First-class Female COOK; reference required.—A pply at Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock morning. WANTED TO LET—Two of the choicest and best Beach SiSbs at Coromandel, suitable for any kind of business.— Apply to Messrs. A. l). McTavish & Co., Auckland; or to T. Douglas, Coromandel. WANTED KNOWN—That Holdshipand Co. are compelled to clear out, during the present month, their very large stock of Timber and other Building Material*, from their Yards in Custom-houau-street. An early call and Cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. WANTED KNOWN—That James W. Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom house-street, is prepared to supply with dis patch every description of Building Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, House Blocks, Shingles, and Palings, at. the lowest Market rates. . WANTED KNOWN THAT J. H. SYMONDS. Hairdresser, has RE MOVED from 46, Queen-street, to the premises immediately opposite the Southern Cross Office. . _ jj q Xhe cleanest attendance in New Zealand. Every customer, clean Towel and Brushes. ■ WANTED— A First-class JEWELLER j highest wa-es given.—Apply to J. Alexander, Manufacturing Jeweller, foot of Wellesley-street, opposite the United Service Hold. ' . WANTED TO SKLL—SOO boxes Clay PIPES, each throe gross ; and one ton of first-class TOBACCO, at Habbis' Caven dish House. Shortland-street. WANTED- 500 MKN TO DINE at the AMERICAN RESTAURANT, Wel lesley-Ftrcel Esist. I intend giving the work ing classes o\' Auckland every luxury in season for the small charge of 6d per meal. Iho Dinner includes the very best of Soup, Fish, Joints, of various descriptions, and Pastry or Pudding. Meals at all hours.—Charge 6d. WANTED KNOWN—that D. GOLDIE I is prepared to Supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials includ '.■■■•' Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, •unblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood, Felloes, eimfo, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shinies. &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, v ■ .« V lints, Custem-house-street. X t r ANTED— Men for the Kaipara Bail- YY way to call ab Hbrbebt H. Smith's, Uigh-stveet, and get one of his PatenL Portable Smoke-consuming OVEWS, which are acknowledged by all to be the Beet and Cheapest Ovens ever invented, as they require no setting and very little fuel, and are to be had at the low price of 30s. Also, mothers of families in town and country wi 1 find these Ovens will render cookery a.much more bearable, pleusanter, and cooler occupa tion as the heat is enclosed, and they can be placed outside. Illuitrated Price List of Patent Ovens and Wrought Iron Ranges sent post free to any part of the colony. -Herbert H. Smith, High-street, opposite Rout s, and back of J. C. Morrin's. BOTTLES ! BOTTLES! BOTTLES! \\T ANTED -1,000 Dozen ALE BOTTLES \ V at the Albert Brewery ; highest price given. 1 AAA DOZEN BOTTLES WANTED.— IUUU Williams & Co., Victoria Brewery, Queen-street* WANTED, f^OOD TAILORS,—AppIy immediately XX 8. Coombes, City Clothing Mart. TO CARTERS, EXPRESS OWNERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET—A Three-stalled STABLE, with hay-loft, rent 6s, or single stalls 2s 6d pe^ week.—Apply to R. Babtley, near Gas Works. TO LET—A delightfully situated Residence of 7 rooms, with every convenience, ' within five minutes' walk of Queen-street. — Apply to F. G. EwrNGTON. TO LET—SHOP adjoining Menzies' Vic toria Hole], Victoria-street.—Apply R. Baibd, Victoria-street. rnWO Gentlemen can be accomodated with .1 BOARD and RESIDENCE in the most healthy locality in town ; two minutes' walk from the PostO'Bee. Terms very reasonable. —Cliff House, corner of Mooi'e and Hobson rtreets.



i"*K>^ TJ'OE SYDNEY AND jd^^^V JC MELBOURNE. U.S., N.Z., & A. M.S.S. LINE. The splendid steamship ' IN E V A D A,' 2,143 tons, J. H. Blethen, Commander, will be despatched from Auckland, for the above ports, on or about THIS DAY (Thursday), 6th December. For freight or passage apply to BENDERaON & MAOFARLANE. •TV^Aj. /^VERLAND ROUTE \J TO ENGLAND. i*®*^®** 3 *** THE UNITED STATES. NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAM SHIP LINE. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL, Ondsr Contract -with the New Ze\land government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship 'NEVADA,' a,143 Tons Register, J. H. Blethen, Comman der, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and ] San Francisco, THURSDAY, the 28th December, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. T-TI QTEAM TO MEL- IJ BOURNE. 'rlllliireSr Via SOUTHERN" PORTS. The Splendid Steamships of McMeckan, Blackwood and Co. s Link Will be despatched to MELBOURNE (Calling at at-l Southern Ports), EVERY FORTNIGHT, Alternately by thb East and West Coasts. This Service will be commenced by the Steamship •ALBION,' 800 tons, John McLean, Commander, leaving Auckland about the middle of December. Freight and Passengers booked to all ports. For particulars, apply to P HENDERSON & MACFA.RLANE. ,-wa. a TJSTRALASIAN sLs^^PSv j£\_ STEAM NAVIGA.i'I <N froiaaa^o^coftiY.'s rp;gular monthly £§2lm!g&^a* FIRST-CLASS STEAM LINE .jnr .», BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, & MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any Australian port by the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COM PANY'S SrEAMERS. The Splendid Steamship ' CITY OF ADELAIDE,' D. Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports on SATURDAY, 23rd inst., at 2 p.m. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JEBVIS, Agent. "-"7" QTEAM TO THE ■^Nllk^v THAMES. ]|j|||^|gf The p.s. 'GOLDEN CROWN' MftßiiriTarrr—' will sail as under :— FuoM Auckland: Thursday, 7th December, 11 o'clock nioruiug Friday, Bth December, II o'clock morning Saturday, 9th December, 10 o'clock morning Sunday, 10th December. 10 o'clock morning Leavb Tararu : Thursday, 7th December, 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, Bth December, 4 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 9th December, 3 o'clock afternoon Sunday, 10th December, 5 o'clock evening F* res—Saloon, 7s. 6d. Steerage, os. ~w a. QTEAM TO COEO jiM^^^N. Jo MANDEL. — A Regular tjspjs£PfSX^. Trader, Carrying Passengers and "'" '""™IB arS°ROYAL' ALFRED, 1 Captain Farquhar, will sail as under :— From Auckland to Coromandel. Friday, Bth December, at 12.30 o'clock afternoon From C'oromandel to Auckland. Thursday, 7th December, at 1.30 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 9th December, at 1 o'clock afternoon From Coromandbl to Geahamstown. Friday, Bth December, at 5 o'clock afternoon From Graiiamstown to Coromandkl. Saturday, 9th December, at 10 o'clock morning Freieht 10s. per ton. Fares—Cabin, Bs>.; Steerage, ss. 8 ' * J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. ~^yT~As XpOE THE THAMES. 4^^^^^X: A CARGO BOAT EVERY DAY FROM AUCKLAND. The p.s. « ENTERPRISE No. 2.' Cajtain Scon, will leave this week as under— i'riday, Bth December, at 6 o'clock evening Al3o, the p.a. 'LADY BOWEN,' Captain Aniws, will leave as follows:— Thursday, 7th November, at 6 o'clock evening J. MORTON, Cochraae's Buildinjrs. , ' Fort-street, Auckland. T-vIZ T> EGTJLAE STEAM .pi^^^V XV COMMUNICATION WITH '^^^^IHEBAY OF ISLANDS.-The p.s. .^r^M^m , D xJKE OF EDINBURGH' will leave as follows :— From Auckland to Russell-Every Thursday, -Ip.m. From Russell to Auckland—Every Saturday, 1 p.m. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith and Walker, No. 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; A. Vilcoq, Russell; or, to L. C. Goffe, \\ aitangi. i-W^ TjIO-U TARA.NAKI, dh^^^V JD NELSON, PICTON, WEL- LYTTELTON, AND jV.wfii'lli ' ' ' CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. 'PHCEBE/ H. Wobsp, Commander, from Onehunga, immedi ately on arrival of the ' Nevada,' from Honolulu. For Freight or Passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents : A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. ,-K^ -piLAGSTAFF EERKY. l|||j|£||^^' SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME TABLE NORTH SHORE FERRY BOATS. Commencing on Monday noxt. New Wharf. Old Wharf. Auckland. 7 a.m. 7.10 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 8.40 a. m. 8.45 a. m. 910 a. in. 9.30 a.m, 9.40 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10,30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 10.40 a.m. 11a.m. 11 a.m. 11.30 a m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 12 noon. 1 P-m. 1 p.m. 1-30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. 3 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.10 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 5.10 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6p.nr. 6.10 p.m. 6.30 p.m. SUNDAY. d. 45 a.m. 10 a.m. . 10.30 a.m. 6 p.m. Ip.m. 1.30 p.m. (Last trip Sunday}. 6.10 p.m. 6.30 p.m. NIGHT BOAT. Every night (weather permitting). North Shore. Auckland. 7.20 p.m. 8 p.m. 10.80 p.m. 11p.m. Tickets available for both ferry boats. Jarks.— Day, weekly, 2s 6d; day and night, weekly, 5«; single tickets, night, Is; reton*j£g^y S|J OS U^T T?OB LEVUKA, FIJI. I^^^^. Should Sufficient Inbucement The fast sailing Schooner 'A R G- O' will sail as above on SATUBDAY next, Otll inst. For freight or passage, apply to ..„-,,-„;,, December 6,1571. Agent.



r^Ti^-i. ' riHILR,' FHOM LON- poy ijjUMH&a The above vessel having reported at I»*Srf^^^the Custom-house, Consignees are requested to Pas 3 Entries, Pay Freight, and take delivery of goods in terms of Bills of Lading. Goods impeding the ship's discharge will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expen-.e. Bills of Lading to order must be presented at the c of the undersigned for endorsement. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. '/COUNTESS OF KlN ■w^*l^\ ToßE>> ¥0R Lo*iDoN sly yjrfl All Accounts against this vessel must '»»*'**' be rendered in duplicate at the office of the undersigned by Noon THIS DAY (Thursday), the 7th instant, otherwise they will not be recognised. L. D. NATHAN & CU., AKents. I—JT '/-^OUNTfiSc! OF KlN jMmsXjiu NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. A Steamer will leave the Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY next, theßth instant, at 2.30 p.m., couvey ing passengers on board. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. mHEATJ&E EOYAL. Manager Mr. J. I\ Hydes. MOST CHEERING SUCCESS of that talented young Australian Artiste MISS CLUtA STEPHENSON, who will appear To-night, by special request, sup ported by Jlk. CHAS. BURFORD, Jn the screaming Burlesque of LA SONNAMBULA. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Dec. 7, The performance will commence with the Drama, in three acts, entitled THE CRIME OF MIRIAM ! Miriam West, an orphan Miss Clara Stephenson. Scumley Mr. Chas. Burford. Dance Miss K&te Burford. Concluding with LA SONNAMBULA Alessio Miss Clara Stephenson The Very Mysten'nns Count Mr. Chas. Burford The Great Amina .. .. Mr. J. P. Hydes. Othftr characters by the Company. In preparation—The benutiful Classical Extrava ganza, with everything new, Scenery, Properties, Costumes, Ac, entitled IXION! The Scenery, Mr. Perriman ; the Music, Mr. Lord ; the Properties, Sir. Smythe ; the Mechanism, Mr. Solon. Ixion .. Miss Clara Stophenson Minerva Mr. J. P. Hydes. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COM PANY. SIGN OB CAGLI has the honor to announce that, in compliance with numerous requests, he will give a series of Three Concerts in the Choral Hall, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, Dec. Uth, 12th, and 13th, when the following programme will be performed :— FIRST CONCERT. Pakt I. ROSSINI'S "STABAT MATER." Pakt 11. DONIZETTI'S "DON PASQUALE" SECOND CONCERT. Part I. «> O U N 0 D' S MASS. Part 11. Du^-'S^o"!^^ / Sivnora Polli QUARTETTE IS " BlGOL E rtO"||g^ R C o % ati v Signor Coliva Overture by the Choral Society. ( Signora Zenoni Tkio IN "Lucuezia Bokuia'1- Signor liosnati \ Signor Doudi. SIGNOR CAGLI is gratified to be able to say that lie will be assisted by the full strength of the Band and Chorus of the Choral Society. Prices of Admission : -Tickets for the three Concerts, reserved seats, £1 Is. ; tickets for one Concert, reserved seats, 10s. ; the gallery, Is. Box office and plan open at Upton & Co.'s. N.B.—Members of the Choral Society, on producing their member's ticket to Messrs. Upton & Co , can receive tickets for SIGNOR G-AGLI'S series of Three Concerts at the reduced price of 16s. pHORAL SOCIETY. The new Society's year commences on December 1, and tickets are to be had at Messrs. Upton's, Queen street. The attendance of all performing members is particularly desired at the practices for the appruach ing Concerts. Tickets of admission to the orchestra will be issued only to those attending punctually. Applications far membership may be left at Mr. Connell's office, Shortland-street, or at Messrs. Upton's. W. H. CONNELL, Hon. Sec, — AUCKLAND COLLEGE. GRAND FANCY BAZAAR In Aid of the Funds of the CADET COMPANY AND ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING-, Dec. 7, And TO-MORROW (Friday), Dec. 8, Commencing at 3 o'clock. College Theatricals. The Witch's Cave. SIONOB NoSTEBBI'.S MARIONETTES. Thb Grand PaNJA.l3Dl.ium. The Post Offick. Macuc Lantern, etc., ktc. The "RIWLH BAND will be in Attendance. Admission to the Bazaar—SIXPENCE. QIIOKT LA N D HOUSE, KJ CHRISTMAS BALL. Mrs LEWIS'S BREAKING-UP FAREWELL BALL is unavoidably POSTPONED till TUESDAY, 19th inst. GO AND SEE rnHB MAMMOTH SEA LION AT THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Cxabe, Boat-builder, Custom-house-Btreet FOR SALE —A First-class BILLIARD TABLE, with fixtures all complete.— Apply at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street. FOR SALE CHEAP—The MACHINERY ofa small Flour Mill complete, tf It. French Burr Stones, Dresser, Smuttcr, &tv— For par ticulars apply to T. TnoMr3OK, Grocer," 39 Victoria-street. BAORD AND RESIDENCE for tsvo gen tlemen in a'private family, in Upper Queen-street. —For address, apply at the office of this paper,.



T ANDING, EX • CHILE,' FROM LONDON— 100 casks Tennant's Ale 100 casks Blood's Stout i 50 cases Dienhard's No. 2 Moselle, quarts and pints 100 cases Hennespy's Brandy 25 qr.-casks Port and Sherry Wine "* 20 ditto 30 o.p. Rum 220 packages Groceries, comprising New Fruits, Sardines, Salmon, Lobsters, Oils, &c. H. S. MEYERS & CO. Queen-street Wharf. IVTORWIC.H UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000} Etablishkd 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CAPISiX, £550,000; ESTABLISHED liWl. Prospectuse» and full particulars on ap plication to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector & Agent, Shortland-street. CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J COM.PA.NY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED at 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, 9th December, and remain closed until WEDNESDAY, 13th De cember, when a DIVIDEND will be payable at the Company's oflice, Shortland-street. CHARLES TOTHILL, Legal Manager. Auckland, December 6, 1871. rnHAMES GOLD MINING COM- X PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from noon on SATURDAY, December 9, until noon on WJiD- N'ESDAY, December 13, when a DIVIDEND will be parable at the Company's oliice, Shortland-street. ROBT. SO.MMCRVJLLE, Secretary. Auckland, heuu.uber 0, 1871. A LL NATIONS GOLD MI.N- J\. .ING COMPANY (REGISTERED;. The Transfer Books will be Closed THIS DAY, at 12 o'clock noon, and remain Closed until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, December Sth, when a DIVI DEND of Six Shillings per share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street. CHARLES TOTHILL, Manager. Auckland, December 6,1871. ri OLDEX BELT GOLD MINING VX COMPANY (REGISTERED;. Notice is hereby given that all Shareholders in this Company can have Shares allotted to them in the Mntawai Gold Mining: and Quartz Crushing Company (Registered), in accordance with the arrangement for amalgamation, on payment of the Call due on the Golden Belt Shares, and on application within 14 days from this date to Mr. Kobert Home, Da vis's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. W. L. BEES. December 4,1871. MONTHLY SHARE LIST, (Revised to December 5, 1871), May bo obtained at E. Wayte's, Stationer, Queen street. Clients may obtain them gratuitously on -^plica tion at my office. J. TONSON GARLICK, Sharebroker Shortland-street, Auckland, December (5. 1871. TU" 0 T I C E. 3UTCHER BUSINESS. Mr. Bahk begs to take this opportunity to thank his customers for the many favours he has received for the last number of years, and U> inform them that he ha 3 now resigned his busineatin fovour of Mr. J. ioung, whom he can confidently recommend to supply them with a first-rate article. Quten-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. WITH reference to the above, Mr. Young begs to assure the customers of Mr. Barr, and the public generally, that he will spare no trouble to supply them with a flrst-rate article, at moderate prices. Queen-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. T>T O T 1 C E. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date, the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follow, viz.: — At the Coal Yard—Screened Coal .. 24s per toil Unscreened ditto.. 22s ~ Slack ditto .. 17s „ From the hulk 'Canterol ~ ..20s „ By order of the Board of Directors. 3, A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. Auckland, December 1,1871. TVEST SCKEENED BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. DELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY OR SUBURBS (Loose or in Bags) AT REDUCED BATES, Apply to HENKY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen-street, December i, 1871. QTJMMEE FASHIONS. The MISSES MILNE Have now open a Well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Sfflw and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Trirniaiugs. I 37, W V -N r DHAM-3T EEJB T, Orner of Albert-street.



NEW GOODS ! IVJ E W DKAPiKY. MEW CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS JUST OPINED— "VT E W SUMMER &OODS I^TEW DRESS MATERIALS "VJEW GRENADINE BRESSES ■VJE W MUSLIN DBT.3 SE S "VTE W SILK JACKETS NEW BLACK SILKS "Vr E W LACE SfJ AW L S "VT XV SUMMER PRINTS "VJEW MANCHESTER GOODS ■VJ E W HOSIERY AT E W CLOTHING VTEW TWEED SUITS "VJ E W TWEED TEOUSEHS M-EW TWEED TROUSERS & VESTS ■VT E W WHITE SHIRTS ■VT E W HATS VT E W OUTFITTING ~VTEW GOODS IN ALL DEPAETMENTS. H. ATKINS begs to invite attention to the above Goods, which hate been selected with great care, and marked 15 per cent, below usual prices. H. A. would also invite special attention to a beautifui Stock of Grenadine Dresses (in all colors aud styles), at Is 4jd, well worth 2s per yard; also to Dress Materials, from 6f d per yard; also to a largo Stock of Black Silks, fully 20 per cent; under value ; also to Black Lace Shawls, from 5s lid to 50s each; also to a caae of Ladies' Cambric Handkerchiefs, fine goods, from 5s lid per dozen ; also to the Clothing Department, which is well stocked with New Goods; also to a New Stock of Long Curtains, Quilts, Sheetings, &c. ! | H. ATK IN S I (T,,\ti? Hat & Hokbtman). I i, T i A LL Debts due to us must be paid i jljl on or before 30th December nert;, or they will be ! handed over taa solicitor ; and all claims against us I must be sent in on or before 15th proximo, or they I wnnot be acknowledged. ' ULEWALL & RATTKAY, • At th« Stores of Akhkbson & Co. Que«u-street, F«t. 31,1871.



nT. MUNG 0 CAFB fI CHARLES~6aNNTF# would beg respectfully to intimate to hi 3 numerous friends and customers that he has OPENED >v establishment in St. Mungo Place, Queen-sire* immediately opposite the Bank of Sew Zealand where, in addition to the Bread, Biscuit, and Con fectionery Business, he has OPENED ST. MUNaO CiF E ; and having secured the services of an experienced Cook, he hopes to merit a continuation of that conn dence and support so liberally accor.lsd to him tot j the past sixteen years. J To the Ladies of Auckland and suburbs he would I also beg to intimate, that he has hen enabled to set apart a Complete Suite of Rooms for their accom modation. C. C. would take this opportunity of inviting the atteniion of the public to his plain aud fancy BfSCUITS, viz.:— Water Biscuits Captains Saloon Lunch ditto Abernethy Biscuits, plain Water Crackers Ditto, original recipe Duke of Edinburgh (lunch) Soda Biscuits Picnics "Wine dita Mixed Biscuits Dessert ditto Arrowroot ditto Cracknalia Briar ditto Lemon Drops ) Almond ditto. English Italian Macaroni Ratifrns, Husks Biscuit Powder. The above Biaauitg are packed in tins town £«"'>• '•'-■ | 181b., and are made under his own immedjalu superintendence, and, being thoroughly kim-iu-v.d., are warranted to keep dry and crisp during the longest voyage. Jellies for invalids uiadt fresh every day and always on hand. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL k) INSURANCE COMPANY. 6'IEB AND LIKE. Capita r. — ONE MILLION STEELING. Head Office, 28, St. Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors, Chairman, Alexander Crum, Esq.,of Thornliebank. H. E. Crum Kwing, Jun.,Esq., Merchant, Glasgow. Hugh Brown, Esq., Manufacturer, Glasgow. Richard Ki'.lston, Esq. (Messrs. A. G. Kidston and Co.). Glasgow. James King, Younger of Campsie, Esq., Glasgow. James Kirlcland, Esq., Glasgow. Charles Randolph, Esq., Shipbuilder, Glasgow. John Moffat, Esq., Ardrossan. D. S. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs. Wm. Milne and Co.), Glasgow and Ceylon. Manager— Frederick J. Hallows, Esq. Consulting Physician—Dr. P. A. Simpson. Auditor—J. Graham, Esq., C.A. Solicitors —Messrs. Towers-Clark, Roberton, and Rosa. Bankers -The Clydesdale Bank. Agents-P REE CE AND GRAHAM, Shortlaud-street, Auckland. a v i v t s. PLAIN and DRESS WHITE SHIRTS BOYS' and YOUTHS' Do. CRIMEAN" SHIRTS, in Wool and Silk, AT W. HA T TEAT'S, 68, QUEEN-STRKET. [ fTIHE very Newest, Cheapest, & Best GENTS' SUITS, COATS, TESTS, AND TROUSERS, In Tweeds, Does, and Black Cloth, A^ NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, W. RATT RAT'S H A __T The Newest out in Felts aud Straws. NEW PARIS AND DRAB SHELLS, AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, (M. QUEEN-STREET. rpAILOJRINGL TEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Cut and made in the most recent fashion, AT W. BA.TTfiA.Y'B, 66, QUEEN-STREET, mO CARPENTERS & JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of an Hotel at Coroniandel. Wans and specifications may be seen at my office until December 9, when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMES WKIGLEY, Architect. GO AND SEE mil E MAMMOTH SEA LION AT XHK OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Auction Sales. TO MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SA.LE. POULTE V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Canaries, &c. PRODUCE- Potatoes (new and old), Oats, "Barley, Butter. Cheese, Bacon, Hams, Beef, &c. GROCERIES—Tea, Sugar, Jams, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS- Mangle and Washing Machine, &c. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, ALTEN ROAD. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, i'ort-street, on Tuesday. 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, THAT Desirable Eight-roomed Family RESIDENCE, situated in the Alton Road, and now occupied by Captain Fairchild, at & rental of £52 per annum. The property is held under a lrasfi, of which about nine years are unexpired, subject to an apportioned annual rental of £4 2«. (id. stg. SAMUEL COOHRANE &, SON, Auctioneer".



Auction Salss. TO-MORROW. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11. DESIRABLE FARMS AT LAKE TAX A PUNA. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Laud Booms, Fort-street, on Monday, December 11, at 12 o'clock, U FARMS at Lake Talcapuna, varying in size from 60 to 138 acres. Terms.—One-third cash'; balance may remain oa mortgage at 8 per cent, per annum. For plans and further particulars apply at the Booms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, * Auctioneer*. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11. TWO HOUSES, NELSON-STREET. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at thp Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 11th instant, at 12 o'clock, rpWO Comfortable Four-roomed I HOUSES, in Nelson-street, two doors from Wellesley-street, containing four rooms each, lined, papered, and finished throughout, with the allotment on which they are erected, 30ft. frontage by 291 links in depth, and on which is a well of never-failing water. SASMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. BY ORDER OF THE REG-ISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. ON BEHALF OF THE MORTGAGEES. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 12th Decem ber, at 12 o'clock, ALL those Valuable FBEEHOLD PROPERTIES in the Waikato T)Utrict, xlz. :— Lot 1.—50 acres in the Parish of Ta lplri, Banks' County, being Allotment If o. 325. ; Lot 2.—50 acres in the Parish of Kirikiriroa, Banks' County, being Allotment No. 54. Lot 3.—60 acres in the Parish of Komokorau, Banks' County, being Allotment No. 68, al»o Allotment No. 327 in the Town of Hamilton East. Lot 4.—50 acres in the Parish of Pirongia, County of Butland. being Allotment No. 194. Lot 5.—50 acres in the Parish of Pirongia, County of Rutland, being Allotment No. 253. Lot 6.—80 acres in the Parish of Pukete. County of Waikato, being Allotment Nos. 124 and 125. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Jackson and Russell, Solicitors, or to SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12.1 A FARM AT KAUKAPAKAPA. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 12th inst., at 12 o'clock, A VALUABLE FARM of 99 acres, CJL at Kaukapakapa, situated about four.;wiles from Riverhead, on the main North Road to Kaukapakapa, and wtll known as the District Post-office, and about three miles from the Railway. There are 60 acres, well-fenced, subdivided into paddocks and laid down in grass, and a portion planted with very choice fruit trees. The Buildings consist of a six-roomed House, Barn, Piggeries, Fowl-house, Stockyard, &c, and are now in the occupation of Mr. Weir. And, adjoining the above, a FARM of 08 acres. Also, At PORT ALBERT, Two Farms, one containing IOiJ acres, the other 49 acres, on the main rofttt t» Mangawai and Mahurangi. SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Auctioneers. : "if 1 v WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. The subscribers have retfefved instructions >to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, JDecem bcr 13, at 12 o'clock, The township of noeth AUCKLAND, CALLAN'S POINT—That Valuable Suburban Property situate at North Shore, containing over 30 acres, and known an North Auckland, with the Large Brick House, and all buildings thereon erected. TAKAPUNA.—7G acres, being allotment No. 152. CITY OF AUCKLAND.—Part of Allotment 4, Section 17, 20 feet frontage to West Queen street, with the buildings theron erected, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The subscribers have received instructions from Ml1. John Ebenezer White, to prepare for the sale, at his residence, Shelly Beach Road, on »tt early date, of HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C, &C, &C. Full particulars in a few days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THE subscriber begs to inform his friends aud the public that he has enlarged th« Corner Auction Mart, Queen and Wyndham-slreeta, and having taken one of those New Large BriCSf Stores opposite the llerai/dOflice,he]B nowprepMed to receive, store, and sell Colonial Produce, ««"£«* and Merchandise of all kinds, on to vendors. A liberal reduction msde on <hk " sales. Accounts, as usual, Pr°s|^ sjrWßX, ' Auctioneer, Land and C«BJ»»w'#