SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND

The schooner Meteor will soil for the East Coast and Napier on Monday ncx».

COMMERCIAL.

Evening- Star Office,

Tuesday afternoon. Messrs. Samuel Cochranc and Son sold at their room, Fort-street, this day, by order of John Mowbray, Esq., trustee in the estate of James Mackay, jun., and W. H. Taipari, Allotment No. 434, township of Shortland, on which is erected the Thames post-office, for £40, purchased by Dr. Pollen ; Allotment Mo. 57e, township of Shortland, on which the Thames Hospital is erected, £15, Mr. HoniiS being the purchaser (for the Thames Hospital). The properties held under mortgage by the Bank of Australasia were not disposed of. —Four-roomed cottage and school-room, Karangahape Road, Newton, brought £190.

Messrs. 0. Arthur and Son quitted at their sale of produce to-day, as follows : —Potatoes, 2s 6d to 3-> per ewfc. ; onions, l|d to l.|d per lb.; quinces, l£J ; pears, lid to 2d ; Wairoa cheese, 5d ; oatmeal, 2hd.

There was a fair attendance of the trade tit the sale of groceries to-day, by Messrs. E. and H. Isaacs. The bidding was very dull, and only a small lot of goods were quitted.

Mr. L. W. Eaton sold by auction, to-day, apples, 2jfd to 2jd per lb.; grapes, 2h& to 4Jd per lb.; onions, l£d per lb.

Alessra. S. Coehrane and Son sold at their stores, on Friday, the furniture of A. Abra ham, Eeq., when ihe following prices were obtained, viz.: —Rosewood pianoforte, £20 ; drawing-room suite, £20 ; walnut ccutre-table, J..'(5 10s ; sewing machine, £11 5s ; escretoire, £5 lf>s; Chinese book-case, £10; aneroid, £1 17s Gd ; microscope, £1 7s fid ; chests of drawers, £1 12s to £2 12s fid; folding chair?, 20s each ; muslin curtains, 14s io 25s per pair ; side-saddle, £3 2s Gd. Also, this tiny, at the residence of A. LaseoUes, Esq., Mount Eden : Drawing-room suite, £33; walnut centre table, £6 ; Pembroke tuble, £2 ; musical box, £4 15s j concertina, £3; daven port,, ,L 7 10s ; canterbury, £2; kerosene lamps, Is Gd to 2s esich ; coalscuttle, £1 13s; Brussels carpet, 3h 8d per yard ; grate, fonder, £5 2s Gd and £4j each; sewing machine, £6 5s ; book case, £4 ; easj chairs, £2 10s to £3 12s 6d ; brass bedstead, £8 ; wardrobe, £5 ; marble top washstand, £3 5s ; toilet glass, £2 15s ; Leamington range, £4 2s Gd ; &c.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will clo3e aa-under :— For Thame3, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-

morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Tauranga, to

morrow, at 11 a.m. For Wanganui, Westport, and G-reymouth, per

St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki and the Southern Provinces, per s.B. Raugatira, to-morrow, sth instant, at 10 a.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson Station will

be received at this office till 10.30 a.m., and

at Onelmnga till 11.30 a.m. For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, to-morrow, at 11

For New Hebrides, per Aquila, on Thursday,

6th instant, at 9 a m. For Sajmnga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per

Lalla Eookh, on Thursday, 6th instant, at

10.30 a.m. For Tauranga, Napier, and the Southern Provinces, per Lord Ashley, on Thursday, 6th instant, at 3 p.m. Late letters and

telegrams for transmission from tho Taiv

ranga Station will be received till 3.30 p.m Mails for the iindcrrnentione*! place?, per p.s

Wonga Wonga, will close at this office on

'Thursday, 6th instant, as follows : — For money orders and registered letters, at

5 p.m. For newspapers, at 8 p.m.

For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England and United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 8 p.m. Note.—Post-offices have been opened at North Oinauharo and Tryphena, Great Bamei". N.B. —Supplementary Mai s for the above mentioned places will be made up on Friday, 7th instant, at 1 p.m. As the windows will not bo open for sale of stamps on Good Friday, the public are recommended to purchase their stamps before 8 p.m. on Thursday, up to wbicli hour they may be obtained at this oflico.

S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

Tins following ia the rota for attendance of Magistrates at tho Police Court for the week ending Saturday, April 8, 1871:—

Tuesday, April 4 : Measra. Bectliam and Clark. Wednesday, April 5 : Messrs. Daldy and Day-

gaville. Thursday, April G : Messrs. Dairs and Dil worth.

Friday, April 7 : Good Friday. Saturday, April S : Messi'3. J. A. Giiljllan and Gillies.

The Evening Star. TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1871.

The citizens have reason for congratu lating themselves on the result of to day s election of members of the City Board. Perhaps two more suitable

members could not, havo been elioson than i ho! wo Commissioners Mint hare to-day been unanimously elected by the citizens. Mr. Hampton is known as a Commissioner, and he has been one of the few members that have re flected credit on the City Board. Painstaking and intelligent in the discharge of his official duties, he has not mixed himself up in the discredit able scenes that have given the Board such notoriety ; while his resignation in anticipation of the coming in force of the Corporations Act, has invested him with a character of really representing his constituents, to which not one of the sitting members can lay claim. If those members do not follow the example of Mr. Hampton, it is simply because they are afraid to go before their con stituents, and in the most craven spirit, take advantage of a foolish clause in the Act, which retains them possession of their seats at the Board in its transition into a Municipal Council. As for the new Commis sioner (Mr. Tonks), his accession to the Board will be a real benefit. His business habits will be a welcome aid to those who go to the meetings of the Board to transact business instead of "Billingsgate," and his occupying a seat there will probably induce others to look on the City Board or the Municipal Council as a legitimate object of honourable ambition. There is every reason for satisfaction with the proceedings of " to-day. There was a much more numerous attend dancc of citizens than has usually constituted the election meetings in conned ion with the City Board, mani fest hag an awakening interest in city poliiics. While the Commissioners elect are an evidence that that interest is of a healthy character, and that citizens really feel a desire for the respectability of the civic authority and for the right regulation of the affairs of the city.

A special meeting of the Auckland Naval Volunteers will bo held in the Drill-shed this evening, at 7.30 o'clock, when matters of importance will be discussed.

As an illustration of rural literature, we have seen nn information sworn before a Magistrate in the country, and on which a prisoner was charged in a Court not a hun dred miles from High "Street. In reading the charge from the information I he look of blank dismay that overspread tlie countenance of the officer charged with this portion of the temple of Themis was a. picture to be remem bered — the abrupt stoppage that resulted, arising from the following passage: "When he struck me in the fa.cc with his fist, I made a prisoner of him, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided."

Among those; who have secured places of business in the splendid building of the New Zealand Insurance Company, we observe Mr. Newman. His sharcbroking and land-agency business he has removed thither, and we have no doubt that the additional convenience to his constituents afforded by the new premises will contribute in no inconsiderable degree to the extension of his business relations.

A number of people assembled at the Bar racks jester.liiy afternoon, when Messrs. Harris and Hewitt took n spin round the course. A number of amateur races were afterwards got up, and a good deal of amuse ment created thereby.

An extraordinary meeting of tho share holders in the Sbotover No. 1 Gold-mining Company will be hold in (lie company's office, Canada Buildings, at three p.m. on the 21st instant.

My. Joseph Newman, sharobroker, lias re moved to premises in the New Zealand Co.'s buildings.

Messrs. Carey and Grilles advertise for ton' dcrs for painting the s.a. Keeva.

The sale of loofs and shoes advertised by G-eo. "ST. Binney wi'l. take place to-morrow at the preni'scs lately occupied by Mr. 11. 3. Smith.

The return cricket match between " One hunga United " and Pamnuvt) will be played on the Onehunga Reserve on Easter Monday. The ground is ia fine order, the situation de lightful, and shoulJ the weather prove favor able there will, doubtless, be a very large gathering of people from Ihe surrounding dis tricts. Most of the cricketing talent of this part of the province will # bo on the field on that day.

Mr. Bartlett, the photographer, yesterday l-eceived an autograph letter from the Earl of Pembroke, according to him the patronage of that young nobleman. This is, we believe, in conscquenco of Mr. Bartlett having execuiod a serie.fl of photographs for the JLo"l during his stay in Auckland.

Mr. Thomas Hancock has appliedunder the Licensing Act for a transfer to Henry Kane of the licence hold by him for the Captain Cook Hotel, Kyber Pass Road.

The office of the Auckland Gas Company has been removed to the Wew Zealand In surance Company's new building.

All claims against the John O'Groats Gold Mining Company must be sent in to the office of Mr. C. J. Stone, Queen-street, on or before the 9th instant.

Intending competitors in the forthcoming Easter Athletic Sports will do well to re member that the time for receiving town entries will positively terminate to-night ; those bearing to day's postmark will be re ceived up to Wednesday morning by Mr. Charles Hillsden, at the Occidental Hotel.

Tenders for the formation of a riflo range at Mount Eden will be received at the Superin tendent's office up to noon of I-113 17th inst.

The Thames G-oklmining Company will pay a dividend of £2 per share to-morrow.

CITY BOARD ELECTION.

EETUKN OF MESSKS. TONKS AND HAMPTON.

At noon, to-day, the election of two members, for the West Ward No. 1 and Kast Ward No. 3, caused by the resigna tion of Messrs. Sccats and Hampton, took place at the offices, Canada Build ings. There was a good attendance of ratepayers, and Messrs. 33. Tonks and Hampton, were returned without opposi-

tion

Mr. M. O'Uobke, .Returning Officer, called the ratepayers to Dominate a per son to fill the vacancy in East Ward No. 1.

Mr. W, H. Killing proposed Mr. I{. Hampton, lie said that that gentle man liad previously held office, and had done so with credit.

Mr. O'Eorke said lie did not know whether Mr. hissling was a ratepayer.

Mr. Kissling said lie was informed that lie had paid rates

The roll was examined, and Mr. Tuss linsr was informed that lie was a ratepayer

Mr. Kissling- continued, and said that Mr. Hampton had only resigned in consequence of a. petition being signed calling upon all the members to resign. He now came forward again to fill the office, and he would therefore, without further remark, propose Mr. Kobert Hampton as a fit and proper person to represent the electors of East Wai'dJNo. 1 in the City Board. Mr. 11. Honus seconded the nomina tion, tie said that Mr. Hampton was well known to them, and had proved himself a highly, respectable of the Board, lie had been very regular iv his attendance, and everyone was satisfied with his conduct. Ho had, therefore, much pleasure in seconding the nomination. i The ItETUiiNJtNG Officeh then deelaifcd Mr. Hampton to be duly elected. / The meeting then proceeded to elect a member in ti>e place of Mr. ■'. Scents, who had tendered his resignation to the

Board

Mr. T. B. I .'ill said tl>a^, although a petition had been in course of signature requesting the members of the Board to resign, it could scarcely be expected that they should do so. All the work of the Board had been done by them, and there was a probability-of a Corporation shortly, there was some chance of their getting a little honor. Ho was glad to sec so many ratepayers present, as it showed that more interest was being taken in tlio City Board. He was pleased to sco a new man coming forward. J here was a great responsibility upon the members of the Board, and he believed that the Corporation, if worked in its entirety, would prove more expen sive than the present Boai'd. After some further remarks lie proposed Mr. B. Tonks as a fit, and proper person to repre sent West Ward JNo. 1.

The nomination was seconded by Mr Babtley.

iS ro other candidates were brought forward, and Mr. Touts was declared duly elected.

Messrs. Hampton and Tonks returned thanks.

Mr. Tokks said he had no personal interest to serve in going into the Board, and the ratepayers might be sure he would do his best for their interest.

A vote of thanks was awarded to Mr. O'liorke, who, replying, spoke of the orderly manner in which ail ihc&e elec tions had been conducted.

POLICE COURT.—Tuesday.

[Before W. C. Daldy and J,

M. Durgaville,

Esqs., Justices.] DaXTHKESTKESS. — Six persons for fh-sl offences, one for n sscond offence, and cue for being drunk and disorderly, were punished in the usual manner.

Dog Nuisance Act.—James Ferguson wa3 charged with allowing a dog to go abroad with out a ticket, and not appearing, was fined Is and costs. D. Q.uinne and J, Q-uilding, charged with the aamo offence, were discharged on the request of Mr. Broham, who stated that the dogs had been immediately registered.

iViu.NjcirAL PoMCE.—Thc following wore fined for allowing cattle % stray, W. J. Jenn ings 10s, J. Guilding Is, I). Quirme, Is. W. McDonald Is, and W. Burk, sp, J. Redshaw for being away froiri his hrfrso in tho public street, was fined 5s and coats.; IT. Robinson G-. Robinson and W. Corney charged with not having the name painted on their drays, pleaded in vuiu that tho names were chalked, and were fined ench 5s and, costs ; Martin Cleary and"D. Bell, chiirged Ivith the same olfence, and pleading that the drays had been just bought, were discharged. Licensing- Act.—W. Dudley pleaded guilty to no! haying the lamp ;at iiis hotel, tho Prince Arthur, lighted} au& was fined ss. and costs. —J. 11. Pike, of the Scoia Hotel, was charged by Constable Furlong with having his house open at 10.14 p.m. Mr. Joy for the defence. —Constable Furlong deposed to the circum stances which were corroborated by Special Constable Cane.—C. B. Anderson gave evi dence for the defence, from which and the ad mission of tho eousUblo, it appeared that the clock in the bar showed it to not be 10 o'clock. —A nominal fine of ss. and costs was imposed, with a caution.

TURUATKNtNG- LANGUAGE. -J. McOlusky was charged with having used threatening language to Jane Calkin. —Mr. J. B. Russell asked for an adjournment, on account of the compulsory absence of complainant, who ro sides at North Shore, the ferry-boat^ not hav ing arrived, owing to the strong wind blow ing. Adjourned till the 12th inst.

AssatUjT.t—W. Curtis was charged by Johii Lamb with having assaulted liim at Hiverliencl. —J. Larab deposed that prisoner had come to his place very drunk, ordered him off -when prisoner throw hh bundle down and struck plaintiff on the forehead.—J. Lamb, juri., cor roborated the previous evidence. The Bench expressed their intention of inflicting suoh a penalty as would deter drunken persons in the out-districts, where there is no police protec tion, from taking tho law into their own hands, and sentenced prisoner to a fine of £5 and coats, or one month's imprisonment with hard labor.

EASTER ATHLETIC SPORTS.

As the Paster holidays nro drawing near, the excitement in anticipation of the sports to be held in the Albert Barracks is increasing. Every afternoon at four o'clock, at which hour the champion pedestrians—Harris, Hewitt, and Bird—take their exerciso,-hundreds of spectators of both sexes, all ages, arid condi tions, assemble. The Barracks is daily the scene of friendly contests between amateurs excited to pedestrian competition, by a desire to follow iii the graceful steps of Hewitt and Harris. It is a subject for congratulation that the .advent of these gentlemen has in duced the desire for, and the practice of, pedestrian exercises, which cannot but be productive of great good. We understand that one or two amateur races are arranged for this afternoon at four, and this will, no doubt, prove an additional attraction. We can S3}', from personal experience, that it, is very well worth the trouble of walking that far to witness the performances of the cham pions, which, even in training exercise, is superb. Host Perkins, with his usual liber ality, has given a prize for an additional race, which will prove of great interest to the youngsters of Auckland. The rane is for boys, natives of New Zealand, under the age of 12 years, 200 yards. The Committee of Management are making strenuous efforts to get the sports up in such a style that they cannot fail to be interesting. The expenses attendant on the getting up of these sports are very great., and it is to be hoped that the public of Auckland will appreciate the efforts made to please them, and muster in large numbers on Easter Monday and Tuesday. There is to besVGrancl Stand and Refreshment Booths ; the course will be roped in for the convenience of the runners, and every accom modation will bo provided for the competitors. The Baud of the Rifle Volunteers will be pre sent on both clays. We are requested to state for the information of intending competitors, that the entries for the races close at 9 o'clock on Tuesday next, at Mr. Perkins' Occident a Hotel.— Herald.

MINING ACCIDENT.

An accident, which was at one time thought very serious, took place at the Dauntless and Sink 1,0 Uise mine, about seven o'clock on Sa turday evening. One of the men, named John Elge.y, wa9 sloping above the main level, in very safe ground, where it is thought he had taken away too much of the leader with out timbering, and the consequence of this was a piece of dirt from the hanging wall fell, and struck him on the hip. It maimed him severely for some time, precluding his removal to the hospital, but this morning.he was car ried there by his mates', and Dr. Lefcherbridgo again saw him, and pronounced that no bones were broken, and that in a very short time ho would be all right again.

SHARE REPORT.

Notwithstanding the rain, a good number of shares have changed hands. I have sold Whaua at 20a., Otagos at 155., Thames at ;Sl6 10s. ex div., Central Italys at 12s. Unas at 20s , Tookejs at db7 to £7 7s. 6d.— J. Newman.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[ We are not responsible for our Correspondents'

opinions.]

NICHOLSON V. NICHOLSON.

To th<j Editor of the Evening Star. Sin, —There are one or two points in the letter of your correspondent Dr. J". R. Nichol son, M.P.0., to which it is my duty to refer. lie says " that in no single instance has ho ever attended a patient of mine being mistaken for me," to this I beg to give a most unqualified denial; indeed at the present time lie is attending a boy whose father went or sent to him in Symonds-Htreet, thinking I had removed there; and 1 will prove this to the satisfaction of Dr. J. R. Nicholson'a confreres by the evidence of the boy's father. The messenger he sent to me after the mistake occurred, the elergyinuu of the church to which the father belongs, and other unprejudiced witnesses, two of whom heard the father, admitted his mistake in my presence laat even ing.

On the other hand I declare- that I never faiew that Dr. .T. R. Nicholson, M.P.0., had but one patient of his own in Auckland, and that I have heard of his having but three. How could he, indeed, practice in this city, when after leaving Paruell (where he resided for a few months on his arrival) lie was employed many miles away at Ararimu, and there devoted those great faculties which have so astonished medical Europe (vide the continental papers, and H. Wa'ker) in doctoring tho natives, and performing the duties of post master for the district F—Alter an interval Dr. J. E. Nichol son, M.P.C., commenced practice in Onehunga, but apparently with such poor success, that ho mainly devoted his time, I will not 6ay to ' dabbling in politics," but to saving this ungrateful province. In reference to the " atignia," which, however, I confess L do not feel, let me ask Dr. J. R. Nicholson whether he addresses Surgeons Ken derdiue, Hooper, Stratford, and Stockwell, as Mr. ? or did he co style me in the draft adver tisement he sent for my approval ? I greatly regret that I cannot learo anything to the honor of your correspondent; how can I when he does not honestly confess to the truth ? when ho mnkes a, to me, surprising as sertion, which ho did a few days ago, and directed me to a mutual medical friend for corroboralion, which gentleman flatly contra dicted him in my presence, and tho presence of one of my legal advisers. In conclusion I notice (per Daily Southern Cross, April 3) that tho only friend and col league who writes in Dr. J. R. Nicholson's favor is Mr. Watts, the druggist, and I cannot help expressing my opinion that considering tho well-known caueo of friendship subsisting between them, it would have beon more prudent for that confrere had he confined himself exclusively to " pharmaceutical chemis try."—l am, &c,

Mark B. B Nicholson, H.U.0.5., England, L.A.0., London, and formerly Surgeon Superintendent in H.M. Emigration Commissioners' Service

Emily Place, Auckland, March 4, 1871.

THE EASTER SPORTS.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab,

Sir, —In the programme of sports for Easter Moncfay and Tuesday not the slightest

mention is made of the fine old English game, wrestling. Several first class West of England professors are at the present moment living in Auckland; hundreds of others living in (he country, who would all flock to the Albert Barracks if wrestlinsr formed one feature of the entertainment, perhaps it is not too late even yet to include it amongst the sports.—l am &c, Wrestitkr. April 4th, 1870.

THE EVENING STAR, APBIL 4, 1871.



GEOItGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer & Commission Agent, COBWER OB QUEEN & WYNDHAM-STBEETS. A GENTS FOR THE EVENING BTAR. MR. DUDER, Grocer, North Sore. MR. GILMAN, Post-Office, Onehnnrra. MR. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarkot " MR. PHIPPS, Whau. MR. MIDDLETON, Stationer, Tobacconist, Parnell. ( x



WANTED to rent, for one or two years, a SHED, sufficient to hold a buggy and two horses, near Lower Queen-street. Apply, stating rent and place, to O. X , Evening Stab Office. WANTED— A STYLISH MILLINER ; must be thoroughly competent; also Iro assist in the shop, if required.—Apply to : Mrs. Fohx>, Milliner, Queen-street. WANTED— A G-ooa SERVANT.—For address, apply Stab Office. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING- of every description is executed at the Evening- Star Office, with neatness and despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that Hooper, Olltff, and Go's Celebrated Bottled Stout and Light Bitter Ales, recommended by the Faculty, can only be had wholesale at the Golden Crown Brewery, Wellesley-street East. The trade and families supplied. MRS. DR. PEIRCE requires a respectable young person as Servant, to accom pany her to England. References required. Apply pei'sonnlly, between the hours eleven and twelve o'clock, at Dr. Pjtirce's, Newton. April 3, 1870. WA NT E D—S HARES in the Caldonian G-olrl Mining Company Long Drive Gold Mining Company . Tokatea Gold Mining Company Gas Company Union Sash and Door Company. Clients can obtain gratis a revised share list, ns also the latest milling news at my office. J. TONSON GARLICK, Sharebroker. Shortland-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1871. WANTED — Bank of New Zealand SHARES. MINING-. Belfasts Caledonians Inverness Long Drives Nonpareils Thames Tookey's Young American MARTIN SHOLL, - Queen-street, k _ , L LOST, at about 5 o'clock last evening, in the Harangahape Road, a small Black and Tan English TERRIER PUP, having a piece of red cord round its neck. Anyone bringing it to the undersigned will be re warded.—J. Bhowne, T£arangahape Road. ST. SEPULCHRE'S CHURCH.—Diviue SERVICE, during Passion Week, EVERY EVENING, at 7 o'clock, when the Bishop of Auckland will preach on the events of the week. DRINCE OP "VVALTCS THEATRE. J7 Lessee .. .. .. .. .. B. N. Jones. Stage Manager J. P. Hydes. WILLIAM TELL! WILLIAM TELL!! WILLIAM TELL!!! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Apeii 4 AKOTHEE DRAMA. The performance will commence with the Romantic Drama in Three Acts, entitled WILLIAM TELL; Oil, THE HERO OF SWITZERLAND. To conclude with the CROWN PRINCE. Plan of Dress Circle at Messrs. Uptons', where seats may be secured. Carriages ordered at quarter to 11. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at S o'clock punc tually. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. A UCKLAND NAVAL VOLUNTEERS. A SPECIAL MEETING of the above Company will bo held in the Drill-shed, Britomart, THIS EVENING, at 7.30, to tnko into consideration matters of great im portance to the Company. All members to come in uniform, as none but members will be allowed at the meeting. E. LEROY, Lieut. CoinmancVng. April 4, 1871. NOTICE. nnHE Undersigned has secured convenient jL offices at the Insurance Company's Buildings, where his business as SHARE BROKER and LAND AGENT w l' be con ducted in future. With a view to facilitate business, and also for the purpose of securing reliable informa tion, ho has appointed Mr. W. Buttm as hi 8 Sole Agent at the Thames : Office, Albert street, opposite Bank of Zealand, Grahams town. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ]\f O T I C E. To PREVENT MISTAKES, which are at present of constant occurrence, the public are requested to notice that there are two medical men in Auckland named NIOHOLSOjST, namely, Majik E. B. Nichol son, of EMILY PLACE, and John R. Nicholson, M.P.C., of Symonds-street, and late of Onohunga, who has recently commenced practice in this city. IN reference to the advertisement • appearing in the morning papers, signed John R. Nicholson, M.D., commenting on the above, I beg to tell that individual: First, that his remarks are deliberately untrue ; second that it is not customary for English members of the profession to hold a Scotch degree of doctor, in which he rejoices, unless they have been previously "plucked" at homo. MARK E. B. NICHOLSON, M. iI.C.S., England ; L.A.0., London ; and formerly Surgeon-Superintendent in H.M. Emigration Commis sioners' Service.



d3>___v S TEAM To THE l^^g^^^ THAMES. *■* *E*e3£_____i TIME TABLE. ~ The p.g. " ' GOLDEN CEOWN. 1 From Auckland. Wednesday, stli April, 10 o'clock mornini? Thursday, Cth April, 8 o'clock mornine Friday, 7th April, 10 o'clock morning—Good *Vf i Saturday, Bth April, 10 o'clock morninjr lay Monday 10th April, 8 o'clock morning-East*. Monday s Fbom Thames. Wednesday, sth April, 4 o'clock afternoon Thursday, Cth April, 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, 7th April, 4 o'clock afternoon- Gnnrl t?,.-i Saturday, Btli April, 2.b0 o'clock afternoon y MOlMonday th APfU' * °'Cl°ClC aftenio°a-East er J. S. MACFAELANE, : Agent. « , ttior taea~nXk? -rj^Uwb*!^ J- NELSON, PICTON A\rr» vllO^ WELLINGTON (Calling at Wan 40£mm£^ ganui should inducement offer) The Screw Steamer ' RANGATIRA ,' F. Rennkr, Commander, will leave the Manuka* for above Ports, TO-MOKEOW (Wednesday) jSi sth, at 12 o'clock noon. "esaayj, A pnl For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY Agent* • Or, A. BABNES, Oinluinga: ' -iTKJ*. SA N FRANCISCO f<_ifrf2FC\>v AND OVERLAND TO EATG W^l,,^ LAND The Californian, New _sg!_gggaf?3—s_» Zealand, ana Australian Mail Line of Steam Packets, under contract with the Government of New Zealand for a Monthly Service, carrying the European and American Mails. The Splendid Steam Packet 'WONGA WO N G A,' J. Steuart, Esq., Commander, will leave the Queen street Wharf, carrying the English mail, at 2 p!in. oii F*r full particulars of the throughroute apply to H. M. JERVIS, March 17, 1871. Agml ■^fak TT ° KAIP AR A -W^rV -*- (-Delivering Cargo at at.l JjJi'Jyjij?\S& Stations). ■=svA_2i_*s£-- rjij ie Schooner : 'MERLIN,' M. Yaies, Master, will sail TO-MORROW (Wednes ay), sth April, 1871. M. NICCOL, Agent. -=^lJv. TTO R TAURANGA /jX^m^ J- DIRECT. _tHI sIlsS The regular trading Cutter ■J"-L.AxC_ -Hi 111/t t\ j Captain D. Sellaus, will leave as above TO MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING. M. NICCOL, Agunt. 'SSfck TT 0E EAST COAST, aS_P|V J- POVERTY BAY AND NAPIER. JtJf—BiK-!! The scn9oner 'meteoe; J. Trimmer, master, will sail as above on MONDAY NEXT, April 10. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Or to the Master on Board. -=^J* TflOß LBVUKA, FIJI. J)wmffi§&' ie ne Schooner 'KATE GEAAf will sail as above on or about TUESDAY NEXT. Her cabin having been lately altered and enlarged, she has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to MUST & CO. April 3, 1871. A LBEET BAEEAOKS: EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, April 10th and 11th, IS7I. On which days it is intended to hold a GRAND CHAMPION ATHLETIC SPORTS MEETING-, In which Messrs. HARRIS, HEWITT, AND BIED WILL COMPETE. FIRST DAY—EASTER MONDAY. PROGRAMME. Ist Event.—loo yards Maiden Flat Race, in heats; Prize, £3 3s ; Entrance, 2s Cd. 2nd Event.—lSO yards Handicap Flat Race ; all coiners ; for Theatre Royal Gold Cup ; entrance 2s Cd. Messrs. HEWITT and HARRIS will compete. 3rd Event. —1 mile Handicap Flat Race ; all comers; Prize, £3 3s; entrance, 2s Cd. A. E. BIRD at scratch. „_ 4th Event.—loo YARDS BETWEEN HARRIS AND HEWITT. sth Event.—2 miles Handicap Bicycle Race ; Pi* £3 3s ; entrance, 2s 6d. . ~ Cth Event.—44o yards Handicap Flat Race ; Goia Cup ; entrance, 2s Cd. Messrs. HEWITT and HARRIS to compete. •< 7th Event.—2 miles Handicap Walking Match ;a" comers : Prize, £3 3s ; entrance, 2s Gd. Bth Event.—l-mile Maori Flat Race; Prto. w'• no entrance. 9th Event.—3oo yards Handicap Hurdle Race, over Hurdles 3ft. Cm. In height; Prize, £3 3s; en trance, 2s 6d. Mr. HARRIS at scratch. SECOND DAY.—TUESDAY. .. Ist Event.—3oo yards Handicap Flat Race,; W» Cup; entrance, 2s Cd. Messrs. HEWITT and HABRIS to compete. t 2nd Event.—2 miles Handicap Flat Race; rrae, £3 3s ; entrance, 2s Cd. A. E. BIRD at scratch 3rd Event—loo yards Flat Race, for competitors over 14 stone weight, for a Trophy ; entrant 4th Event.— " Occidental Oxft," Silver Watch wj Guard. 200 yards Handicap Flat Race: i W: under 12 years of age, natives of Auckiw" entrance, Is. „_!„ sth Event.—l mile Handicap Bicycle Race; rrm £3 3s ; entrance, 2s Gd. •»«■„,«!. Cth Event.—2oo yards Flat Race, between Mesa* HEWITT and HARRIS. ....«, 7th Event.-150 yards Flat Race, for boys under years ; Prize, £1 Is, 2nd 10s ; entrance, is. Bth Event.-4 miles Walking Match; Prize, jw" entrance, 2s Cd. l ■ n ,g 9th Event.—44o yards Handicap Hurdle Race, o» Hurdles 3ft. Cm. in height ; Prize, *3 *i. trance, 2s Cd. Mr. HARRIS at scratch. The Splendid Band of the Auckland Battalion B*e Volunteerswillbeinattondar. \ V , Entries will be received by Mr. Charles Hillsde n,, the Occidental Hotel, tip to Tuesday, April*. '-^ until 9 p.m., at which time the entries will close, entries and handicaps will appear in the nemvv of Thursday, Cth inst. cnrts to The gates will open at 12 o'clock noon. bP orw commence at 1 punctually. Admission to the Ground : One Shilling! CM? and Schools half-price. „__.. Awnt. CHARLES UILLSDEN, Ageni" A LADY is desirous of meeting «•} another to live with her. Must fi on herself. Terms low.—Address *>• *• EVEVitfa Stab Office.