THE EVENING STAIf, APIUL 13, 1871.



rK^ ,Q A N FRANCISCO AND OVERLAND TO THE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. UNDER COIn TRACT EOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' 1,550 tons, H. CißAixorß, Commander, will com mence the Service from Sydney for San Francisco, calling at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION, connecting with the 'CITY OF MELBOURNE' at FIJI, will leave AUCKLAND, on the oth MAY, at NOON, and every 28th day succeeding this date. For full particulars of the through route, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. ,n- v_. T?OR SYDNEY AND ! t^^^^V J_ MELBOURNE. .-Ja_*__B__r^Transhipping to any Port in the " Australian Colonies, by the A.S.N. Company's Steamships. The Californian, New Zealand, and Australian Mail Steamship 'CITY OF MELBOURNE,' 1,550 tons, H. Grainoeb, Commander, expected, and will leave SIX hours after arrival. For Freight or Passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. 3*s^ ]\T O T__l C E. jsl§jj£. 'Q,UEEN BEE' will take her final departure for London, on SATUR DAY MORNING next. A Steamer will leave the Wharf, at 10 am., of that day, and will take off passengers. All accounts against the vessel must be rendered in duplicate at our office, by Noon TO-MORROW (Friday), and balance of passage money be paid at same time. There is still room for 4 Saloon, and 4 Steerage Passengers. BROWN, CVMPBELL & CO., Agfmts. April 13, IS7I. ~.=zr%rx Tj^Oß SYDNEY. ■^mTivw—ff c 'avol"^e regular trader Tgm&9as ' NO YE LT V,' on or about WEDNESDAY, 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. TjiOß LEVUKA, FIJI. /_£«_?v£'*» •*-*le ne Schooner ■wiSßuw 'KATE GRA JS T' will positively sail as above on SATURDAY next, 15th instant. Her cabin having been lately altered and enlarged, she has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to MUST & CO. April 12,1871. T7l OR TAURANGf-A /rss&-|>V t? DIRECT. Jl^Wf^^ The regular trading Cutter ''«__&_• 'MARY ELIZA,' Captain D. Seixars, will leave as above TO. MORROW (Friday), at noon. M. NICCOL, Agent. TTIOR TAURANGA /*JW|a\ JJ DIRECT. •*4__|___ The Regular Trader ■<WH_SSP < TAURANGA,' C. Mollek, Master, will leave as above TO-MOR ROW (Friday) AFTERNOON. pRINCE OF "WALES THEATRE. Lessee B. N. Jones. Stage Manager J. P. Hydes. TWO DRAMAS TO-NIGHT. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Apbii. 13, The performance will commence with the Beautiful Domestic Drama, in Three Acts, of DEARER THAN LIE E. Concluding with the Transpontine Drama, of GALE BREEZELY; Ob, the TALI! OF A TAR. FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, Benefit of Mr. McLeod, author of the Lucky Digger, under the dis tinguished patronage of the Freemasons of Auckland. SATURDAY—The BATTLE OF SEDAN, being an epitome of tbe Franco-Prussian War. LOOK OUT FOR "THE SIN AND THE SORROW," The Management have much pleasure in announcing that they have succeeded in engaging those Celebrated Artistes, MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE and MR. W. HOSKTNS, who will shortly appear. BATtT^ THIS STONE, from its durability, thc'l-.r-r. dimei.S'.ons of blocks'^obtainablo (the rock beirg very sound), and iho moderate cost at which it euv bo worked, is now boing largely used in Australia. New Zealand, and other British Colonies. 11, HAS ALSO BEEN ADOPTED fit Bio eh JftMiro, for Public Buildings, Bridges, and c.h?i vwi-ks connected with the Rio improve**.ents ; al«> MkJ the- Government Offices at Auckland, Nev. ■piand. THE COST OF LABOR oh it in London is a? imdor: Per foot super., sawing, ljd. ; plain work, 3d.; plain circular, 4^4.; straight moulded, Bd. ; circular moulded, Is.; plain sunk, Cd.; oircular sunk, 3d. ; straight moulded sunk, Is. ; circular moulded sunk, Is. 4d. THE MODERATE COST at which it can be supplied, its desirable color, regular quality, fineness of texture, ard the small expense at which it is worked, render it an effective and economical Building material. TESTIMONIALS relative to the quality of th<, Stone, from the most eminent Architects, Huildo.K and Contractors, and the prices at which it can be delivered alongside at any Poet, will be furnished on application t# Messrs. RANDELL & SAUNDERS, STONE QUARRIES, BATH.



FORMATION OF RIFLE RANGE. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 3rd April, 1871. TENDERS will be received at this Office untit Noon of MONDAY, the 17th instant, from persons willing to Contract to I'orm a RIFLE RANGE at Mount Eden. Flans and Specification, and Form of Tender may ha seen, and further particulars obtained at the Public Works Office, Emily Place, Auckland Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Forming lfle Range." HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. Harbour Office, Auckland, April 5,1871. TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, the 14th April, from masters and owners of small craft willing to undertake the Lifting, Cleaning, Repairing, Painting, and Re mooring of the BUOYS in Tauranga Harbour. For specification of work and other information, apply at the Harbour Office, Queen-street Wharf. I. J. BURGESS, Chief Ha rbour Master. •\TOW LANDING-, EX ' CADTJ 1M CEUS,* FROM LONDON. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, 500 bags, each 1 cwt., of Fine Salt 500 bags, each 1 cwt., of Coarse Salt 300 cases Hennessey's Pale Brandy 20 qr.-casks ditto ditto ditto 50 qr.-casks Rum, R. W. P. & Co., 34 o.p. 20 qr.-casks Rum, Lownde's, 34 o.p. COMBES AND DALDY. April 4,1871. NOTICE. THE Undersigned has secured convenient offices at the Insurance Comtanx'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, Granams town. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. EOYAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET WEST rnllE above favourite Hotel has been en- X tirely remodelled and enlarged at consi derable expense, and visitors to Auckland will find in it a want much desired, viz., that of a FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL HOTEL. The BILLIARD ROOM, which is the finest in New Zealand, is fitted up with Allcock's and Burroughs and Watt's best tables. PLUNGE and SHOWER BATHS on th« premises. Night Porter in .attendance. N B.—Thames Papers filed regularly. W. WOOLLKY. March 14,1871. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS BOYAX HIGHNESS THE DUKE OP EDINBURGH AND HI3 EXCELLENCY SIR G. E.J|BOWEN T) H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGKRAPHER, % CORNER OP QUEEN AND WELLES LEY-STREETS. AUCKLAKD. ICE! ICE! ICE! G. GLEDHILL, MINERAL WATER MANUFACTORY, Wellesley-street, BEGS to inform the public that he he has added the manufacture of ICE to the business ho ha% hitherto been carrying on, and is prepared to supply hotels and private families with this delicious drinking cooler, either wholesale or retail. Customers dea ing with G. G. for all ,the articles he manufactures will find themselves liberally dealt with. ICE! ICE! ICE' AUCKLAND CEMETERY AND GENE RAL STONE WORKS. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, having resumed the trade, is prepared to execute orders for every kind of STONE WORK. Designs and prices forwarded to the couutry and ad joining provinces on application. Address :— AUCKLAND STONE WORKS, I Corner of Victoria and Barrack-streets.



THIS DA V, AND THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WE SHALL SELL EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR WAREHOUSE AT COST PRICE!!! TTTE have invariably made it a rule since we commenced business in New Zcnland to SELL GOODS at COST PRICE during the CHRISTMAS AND EASTER HOLIDAYS, and we shall adhere to that principle during our stay in Auckland, baring a large ship ment of Good.-" in the 'Cadneeus,* purchased, for cash, by our home buyer, from a retiring ~ '/ manufacturer. j THE GOODS ARE NOW LANDIN6, It will be a decided advantage to all classes to make purchases of the Cheapest, tße most Exi ensive and Fashionable Stock ever shown in the City of Auckland. J. COSGRAVE & CO., DBAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



j'MPOETANT NOTICE WITH REFERENCE TO W. RATTRAY'S CHEAP SALE. SILKS AIS'D MANTLES. W. RATTRAY begs to inform his customers and the public generally, that he has REDUCED the Price of the whole of his Valuable Stock of FANCY SILK DRESSES AND MANTLES TO HA.LP-PRICE. THE SILK DEPARTMENT COMPRISES— BLACK SILKS Of the best Lyons manufacture. COLOURED SILKS In all shades. MOIRE ANTIQUE In all colours. BROCADE FIGURED And GLACIE In great variety. BLACK SILK VELVETS Lyons make. IRISH POPLINS By the celebrated manufac turers, Pirn Brothers, of' Dublin. THE MANTLE STOCK COMPRISES - RICH BLACK VELVET MANTLES RICH BLACK SILK MANTLES BLACK CLOTH JACKETS Rielily and fashionably trimmed. COLOURED CLOTH JACKETS ASTRACAN SEAL AND VELVET PILE JACKET- 3. W. BATTBAT ANTICIPATES THAT THIS SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE WILT. G*AT*33 AX IMMEDIATE CLEARANCE OP THE WHOLE STOCK. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, BIIORTLAND-STREET, XVT It A. T TRAY'S C-il EA P SA L E OF CLOTHING, F UIV - ISHING, CAP PETS, AND GENERAL DRAPEKY, XOW GOING ON AT 26 AND 28, SHORTLAND-STREET, At*'CKT.iAND. 'BUS TO THE WHAU. E. PHIPTS HAS made arrangements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and AUCKLAND -leaving the Whau at 9 a.m., and from Union Bank, Auckland, at 4 p.m.-— on and after the Ist March. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps has been apnointe.l Agent for the salej of the Eveki*tc, Stab at the Whau. DAZAAE OMNIBUSES. Time Tabm*. Leave Auckland for Onehunga—B a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Leave Onehunga for Auckland—B a.m , 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Howick 'Buses.—For Auckland, at 8 a.m., and for Howick at 3 p.m. A night coach leaves Onehunga at 6.30 p.m.; from Auckland at 11.30 p.m , when steamer in harbour, otherwise at 8.30 p.m. Bait and Livery, Auokland and Onehunga Stables. Horses Bought and Sold on Commis sion. Horses taken to grass by the week, mouth, or year, on good feed. H. H. HARDINGTON, Proprietor, Queen-street. NOTICE. NIGHTMAN. A. FLETCHER BEGS to inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice, to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen-streot ; Mr. Everson, Cale donian Hotel, Symonds-street.



EASTER GIFTS! SPEOIA T. NOTICE HEINEIOH KOHN JWELIMI, &c, QTJ_!_!2<r-ST_EET, T)EGS to draw the attention of the public to a quantity of EASTER PRESENTS! (received ci mail), specially selected for this season of tho jear. These Goods will be found unsurpassed in beauty, design, and worifjrmnship. To meet the times, and to place it within the rvach of everyone desirous of making presents, H.E. has determined to dispose of these goods i at the smallest possible margin for profit. NOTE THE ADDRESS— lIEJNRICH KOHN, QUEEN-STREET LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT, CHEaAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN TOR GOOD COLONIAL PEGGED BOOTS. JUST arrived, a large quantity of Ladies' Best Kid Boots, from Bs. 6d. Maids' Kid Boots, from 4s. 6d. A Large and Well-assorted Stock of Chil dren's Boots, from 2s. Easy Style of Boots and Shoes Made to Order on the Premises. Repairs Neatly Executed, at a Price to Meet the Times. Note the Address : — B__,TJ_3 BOOT, 203, QUEEN-STREET, TWO DOOBS FROM MABK3' LOAN OFFICE, AND Op osite J,, and J. Dickbt. 0. BROOKES. H. SMITH, VICTORIA-STREET, TWO DOORS ABOVE WOOLEY'S ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, IS SELLING, EOR CASH— IAA CASES APPLES, AT 2d. Ll/V 20 casas Baking Pears, at V 2 d. 60 Wairoa Cheese, at 4Ad. 10 Canterbury Cheese, at od. 7,000 dozen Tahiti Oranges, 8d per doz. Matches, plaids, per gross, 6s. Good Honey, 7d. per lb. Prime Bacon, 8d per lb. 10 kegs Prime Wellington Butter, Bd. per lb. TO BOOT AND SHOE MAKE fiS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW HO ARE begs to inform the above , that he receives shipments by every stean.er of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. BILLIARDS. A N C H OB H O T E L, QUEEN-STREET. THE NEW BILLIARD SALOON attached to the above Hotel, is NOW OPEN. Genthman desirous of a quiet game, will find this room suitable in every respect; Fbiyats Enthance.



I'll >p -.-^..^,-_ rT — BBB , Auction Sales. MONDAY, APRIL 17. EXTENSIVE BUILDING CONTAINING aIBOUT 50.000 FKKT TIMBER. IN THE ALBERT BARRACKS. The subscribers hare been favoured with instructions from Major Tisdall, to sell, at the Albert Barrack.-*, on Monday, 17th inst., at 12 o'clock, mHAT LARGE BUILDING, ontaining about 50,000 FEET TIMBER, U Rooms, all lined and ceiled, -18 Windows, 4 Bripk Chimneys, 8 Fire-places, 0 Doors, and 2 Stair cases, with the foundation, of dressed Scoria Stones, *c SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON. Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THE subscribers have been in stracted to prepare for the sale of the valuable Household Furniture, Pianoforte, Article? of Vertu, etc., the property of David Nathan, Esq.. at his re gidence, Waterloo Quadrant. Catalogues and further particulars in a few days. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SOJf. Auctioneers. g '" ii. * j _____ Xp-W 2EALAiND INSURANCE COMPANY. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Offices of the Company are REMOVED tP their NEW PREMISES, No. 1, NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE BUILDINGS, ftueen-atrest GEORG i V. PIERCE, Manager. DBAT & MILLER, SHARE BROKERS, _c, Vtjxcan Lane. HERBERT WOODHAM, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BENT AND DEBT COLLECTOB, At Mr. Larers, (Three doors above the Herald Office,) WYNDHAM-STREET. AUCKLAND GRAMMAR _-jL SCHOOL. The loflowing MASTERS are required for the above School:— An English Master, at a salary of £300 a-year A Commercial Master, at a salary of £250 a-y_r A Junior Master, at a salary of £200 a-year. Applications to be sent in to the Secretary of _c Grammar School Board, not later than noon on Fri? day, the 14th April. By order of the Board. R. J. O'SULLIVAN, Secretary, SHORTLAND HOUSE, AUCK LAND.—Mm. Lewis's Young Ladies' Boarding and Day School. The Easter Vacation terminates «m MONDAY, the 17th April, 1871. FRENCH DRESS SHIRT MANU. FACTORY. CD E L' EA U, Moukt-stebbt. , 7 doors from the Globe Hotel, Corner of Mount and Wakefield ■streets. LEFT ytiterday, with a person in the Al bert Barrack Reserve, a PARCEL, cor taining Running Pumps, Tights, Ac.—The person will please leave them at the Stab Office for me, and oblign John Barron. WANTE D-S HARES "vi the Caldonian Gold Mining Company Long Drive Gold Mining Company Tokatoa Gold Mining Company Gas Company Union Sash and Door Company. Clients can obtain gratis a revised share Hat, as also the latest mining news at toy office. J. TONSON GARLIC X, Ba*rebro_9». Sho' ..laud-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1871. WANTED — Bank of New Zealand SHAKES. mining. Belfas.,9 Caledonians Inverness Long Drives Nonpareils Thames Tookoy's Young American MARTIN SHOLL, Queen-street. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed: at the Evening Stab Office, with neati ess and despalch. COMFORTABLE LODGINGS for On* or Two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs. J_*- EIN9, Pitt*. V9it, the housa next the Chapel.