THE ETBNING STAR, AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY fIICKMBEB 6, 1871.



WANTED KNOWN—That James W. j "Wallee, Timber Merchant, Custom- \ hou^e-street, is prepared to supply with diß- ' natch every description of Building Timber, , Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, House Blocks, j Shingles, and Falings, at the lowest Market ■ ratesj ! TTT ANTED KNOWN THAT J. IT. j V*^ SYMONDS. Hairdresser, has RE- | /ED from 46, Queen-street, to the | vises immediately opposite the Southern j )ss Office. . „ jSj g xhe cleanest attendance in New j ;aland. Every customer, clean Towel and •^rushes. WANTED— A Fiv-t-elass JEWELLER ; highest waged given.—Apply to J. . (1 IeXANDEE, ilanufiicturinp Jeweller, foot of ] Weileslej-street, opposite the United Service j Hotel. -YYTANTED TO SELL—SOO boxes Clay W PIPES, each throe gross ; and one ton of first-class TOBACCO, at Haebis' Caven dish House, Shortland-street^ WANTED— 500 MEN TO DINE at the AMERICAN RESTAURANT, Wel lesley-street East. I intend giving the work ing classes of Auckland every luxury in season for the small charge of 6d per meal. The 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. &OLDIE is prepared to Supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials includ ing Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood, Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. WANTED— Men for the Kaipara Rail way to call at Herbert H. Smith's, High-street, and get ono of his Improved Patent Portable Smoke-consuming OVENS, which are acknowledged by all to be the Best 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 will find these Ovens will render cookery a much more bearable, pleasnnter, and cooler occupa tion as the heat is enclosed, and they can be placed outside. Illustrated 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! WANTED— 1,000 Dozen ALE BOTTLES ' at the Albert Brewery; highest price giTgn. 1 MAA D-OZSN BOTTLES WANTED.— J_OUl) WIL!iAiiS & Co.,Victoria Bre'very, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, /^OOD TAILO ElS,—Apply immediately \X S. gfcosTBES, City Clothing Mart. M ATA WAI GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ-CRUSHING COMPANY "(REGISTERED).—Wanted, a Mining Mana ger for the above Company. Applications with testimonials to be sent to the office of Mr. Robert Hoeke, Davis's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland, on or before SATURDAY, December 16, 1871.—Auckland, December 4, 1871. - FOB SALE. THE BUSINESS of an HOTEL in a good neighbourhood, doing a. fair trade. Rent, £2 per week ; £75 cash required. Applyt° A. W.FLEMING, House and Land Agent. 1, Shor!land-street. 1710R SALE—A Milch GOAT aud KID.— } Apply to Star Office. -T7IOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and Jj several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat-builder, Custom-house-street 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, 3 ft. French Burr Stones, Dresser, Smutter, &c—For par ticulars apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, 39 Victoria-street. - TO CARTERS, EXPRESS OWNERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET—A Three-stalled STABLE, with hay-loft, rent 6s, or single stnlls 2s 6d per week.—Apply to R. Bartiey, near Gas Works. _^ TO LET —A delightfully situated Residence of 7 rstoms, with every convenience, within five minutes' walk of Queen-street. — Apply to F. G. EWJNGTON. TO LET—SHOP adjoining Menzies1 Vic toria Hofel, Victoria-street. —Apply R- Baird, Victoria-street. TWO Gentlemen can be accomodated with BOARD and RESIDENCE in the most healthy locality in town ; Wo minutes' walk from the Post"O3ice. Terms very reasonable. -rCliff House, corner of Moore and Hobson etreets. — A NYONE acquainted with the person or .___ residence of A. HILMAN will, on leaving information at the office of the Inverness G-old Miuing Co., be thanked and rewarded for their trouble. BAOED AND RESIDENCE for two gen tlemen in a private family, in Upper Queen-sh-eet.—For address, apply at the office of-this puper. LOST— A Black Lice Juck.-t in the Albert Barracks on Saturday last, a reward will bo paid to the finder. —Apply "A.A.8." office of this pnper, LOSTin Queen-street, or at the Bank of New. Zealand, seven ONE POQND NOTES nud Four SOVEREIGNS. Any person;bringing these to Mr. Hobne, Vafle's Buildings, will be liberally rewarded. ———_-_ .—: FOR SALE, /^OOD TAJ3LE POTATOES, I \JT' 4s a bag. Bags free, in lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. /V-LL Debts due to us must be paid r-\, on or before 30th December next, or they will bo lianded over to a solicitor; aud all claims ngaiiist us must be sent in on or before 15 th proximo, or they cannot be aoknowledged. „'•. ''■ ", LILEWALL & KATTIUY, n ' At the Stores of Andekson & Co. Queen-street, Koy. 31,1871,



-Va. TJIOR SYDNEY AND S*^^^^v Jj MELBOURNE, jjggjg^g^ U.S., N.Z., &A. M.S.S. LINE. The splendid steamship < N E V A D A,' 2,143 tons, J. JH. Bletlien, Commander, will be despatched from Auckland, for the above ports, on or abont WEDNESDAY, 6th December. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE. ,rw^ fYV'ERLAND ROUTE V/ TO ENGLAND. ■SBEaß£te«&— THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAM SHIP LINE. 208 HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NE"\V YORK, AND LIVERPOOL, Okdzr Contract with tuts Nrew Zea.lanj> GOVERNMENT For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship 'NEVADA,' i>,143 Tons Register, J. H. Blethen, Comman der is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, THURSDAY, the 23th December, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. i~K^ Q TEA ME TO MEL &M>gigS v O BOURNE, Tj||||j|K^^ Via SOUTHERN PORTS. THE SPLENBID STEAMSHIPS OF McMECKAN, BLACKWOOD & CO.'S LINE WIM- BE DESPATCHED TO MELBOURNE (CAIMKG- AT Ali SOUTHEEN POETS), EVERY FORTNIGHT, Alteenatblx by the 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 HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. f ~W^ A USTKALASIAN ftiy^^S. AY STEAM NAVIGATION REGULAR MONTHLY j™ unTlIF^ FIRST-CLASS STEAM LINE IK™™"*™*^™" BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, & MELBOURNE. Transhipping to any Australian port by the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COM PANY'S STEAMERS. The Splendid Steamship 'CITY OF ADELAIDE,' D "Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports on SATURDAY, 23rd inst., at 2 p.m. For or passage, apply ~^wjk OTEAM TO THE The p.s. 'GOLDEN CROWN* "■•E^^™™™ will sail as under :— From Auckland : Wednesday, 6th December, 10 o'clock morning- Thursday, 7th December, 11 o'clock morning Leave Takaku : Wednesday, 6th December, 4 o'clock afternooa Thursday 7th December, 4 o'clock afternoon Fares—Saloon, 7s. 6d. Steerage, ss. -, , HTBAM TO CORO g^M^^Ss. J^ MANDEL. — A Regular *ra||jigf|RS^ Trader^ Carrying Passengers aa4 ■' 'I I'"*l"™* arg°ROYAL' ALFRED,* Captain Farquhar, will sail as under :— From Auckland to Coromandel. Wednesday, Cth December, at 10.30 o'clock morning Thursday, 7th December, at 10 o'clock morning Fuom Coromandel to Auckland. • Thursday, 7th December, at 1.30 o'clock afternoon Freight,.™, perton. /"^j^TO^ TT 0R THE THAMEB* A CARGO BOAT EVERY DAY FROM AUCKLAND. The p.s. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2.' Captain Sbon, will leave this week as under— Friday, Bth December, at 6 o'clock evening Also, the P . %ladybowen; Captain Adams, will leave as follows :— Thursday 7th November, at 6 o clock evening J MORTON, Cochrane's Buildings, • - Fort-street. Auckland. ""->i . TpEGULAR STEAM S&m^gi^S. JIV COMMUNICATION WITH i|||||||||V^>THE BAY^OF ISLANDS.- The p.s. ■W»ft • DUKE OF EDINBURGH' '"From^Xuckland'to'Russell-Every Thursday, 4p.m. From Russell to Auckland-Every Saturday, 1 p.m. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith and Walkbr, No. 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; A. Vilcoq, Russell; or, to L. C. Goffb. Waitangi. . __ "17 O R TATTRANGA, ffiife&^Sfc^v V POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, m»SK> "WELLINGTON, LYTT ELTON, ffi^SHßCi AJTD DUNEDIN. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. ' E E E E A,' M Carey, Commander, will leave for above ports THIS DAY (Wednesday), 6th instant, at 2 p.m. For Freight or Passage^appl^to & _ Agesnts. ■~^T~Z TP O R TARANAKI, dUl^ii^Sv. JJ NELSON, PICTON, WEL- LYTTELTON, AND }$2j£*Ml&aZr PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.a. 'PHCEBE,' H Worsp, Commander, from Onehunga, immedi ately on arrival cf the ' Nevada,' from Honolulu. For Freight or Passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. -=r~_.-i TTOK EAbT COAST, 'A&f^fV J_ TOLOGA BAY, AND POVERTY WjtitSJSS? The Schooner • METEOR,' J. Trimmer, Master, will sail as above THIS DAY (Wednesday), 6th instant. v . ' M. NICCOL, Agent. December 6,1871. -^ii^v T? ou LBVXJKA > EIJL j/>/?_*A^. Should Sufficient Inducemknt i iiuTii i Offur. The -fast sailing Schooner 'A R a O' will sail as above on SATURDAY next, 9th inst. For freight or passage, apply to „,__,._ M. NICCOL, December 6,1871. Agent. r=T2>* T? 0E LONDON Jj direct. Jh yja£^~l The ONLY VESSEL on tue BERTH. ; The Al Clipper • COUNTESS OF KINTOEE,' 788 tons, G. G. Pbtherbridoe, Esq., Master, will sail j early in December, if not previously full. First-class apcomrcodation for passengers. fNTsTeerage passengers will be booked after the 18th instant. , , iFor freightorpassag^eapply to rHAN & co _ | • Agents, Sbortland-street.



iTKJk. TmLA.GSTA.FF FEEIi I. '^^^^^» SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME TABLE NORTH SHORE FERRY BOAT?. Commencing on Monday next. New Wharf. Old Wharf. Auckland. 7 a.m. 7.10 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 5.40 a.m. S.-15 a.m. 9.10 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 0.40 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 am. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 12 noon. Ip.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 pm. 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. G p.m. 5.10 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. (i. 10 p.m. 6.80 p.m. SUNDAY. 9 45am 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. " 6 pm. lp.m, 1.30 p.m. (Last trip Sunday). G.lO p.m. 6.30 p.m. NIGHT BOAT. Every night (weather permitting). North Shore. ' Auckland. 7.20 p.m. 8 p.m. 10.30 p.m. 11p.m. Tickets available for both ferry boats. Fa.rbs.—Day, weekly, 2s 6d; day and night, weekly, ss; single tickets, night. Is; returns, nighty Is Co. HOLMES J3RO». r^n>-%. '/COUNTESS OF KIN /tyyf&|V \j TORE,' FOR LONDON. "*%& MfylaS* All Accounts against this vessel must ■"s-Sa&SE**^ be rendered in duplicate at the office of the undersigned by Noon on THURSDAY next, the 7th instant, otherwise they will not be recognised. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. 'piOUNTESS OF KlN "Mj|ylg~l NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. A Steamer will leave the Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY next, the Bth instant, at 2.30 p.m., convey ing passengers on board. The balance of passage money must be paid by Noon on THURSDAY next, the 7th insant, at the office of the undersigned. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ' fYHILE,' FKOM LON- The above vessel having reported a{ 3ls^E^^the Custom-house, Consignees ara requested to Pass Entries, Pay Freight, and take delivery of goods in terms of Bills of Lading. Goods' impeding the ship's discharge will be landed and stored; at Consignees' risk and expense. Bills of Lading to order must be presented at the office of the undersigned for endorsement. OWEN & GLI AH AM, Agents. mHEATUB EOTAL. Manager Mr. J. P. Hydes. GENUINE SUCCESS of those Talented Artistes MISS CLARA STEPHENSOX and Mb. BURFORD. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Dgc. 6, The entertainment to commence with Buckstone's great Drama, FLOWERS OF IHE FOREST. Ishmael. the Wolf .. .. Mr.Chas. Burford. Cynthia, the.Zingara .. Mis 3 Clara Steplienson. Lemuel Mr. Thorpe. The Kinchin Mr. J. P. Hydes. Starlight Bess Miss Flora A nstead. Thursday—Miss Stephenson in Burlesque. Fit, One Shilling. Stall, 2s. Dross Circle, 3s.



THE Auckland District Wesleyan Sunday Schools' Tea Meeting will be held in Pitt-stveet School-room, THIS (Wednesday) EVKX IXGr, .December 0, at 6.30 o'clock. After Tea there will be a public Meeting, at which addresses upon subjects of interest will be delivered by Ministers (now attending the District Meeting' and other friends. During the evening various pieces of music will be rendered by the scholars. Admission, Is. Gd.; children Is. RH Olt A L BOCI E_ T. The new Society's year commences on December 1, and tickets aro to be had at Messrs. Upton's, Queen street. The attendance of all performing members is ■particularly desired at the practices for the approach ing Concerts. Tickets of admission to the orchestra will be issued only to those attending punctually. Applications for membership may be left at Mr. Connell'3 oflice, Shortland-street, or at Messrs. Upton's. W. H. CORNELL, Hon. Sec. GO AND SEE nn|HE MAMMOTH SEA LION AT THE i OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.



FANCY BAZAAR! FANCY BAZAAR! AUCKLAND COLLEGE. The Bazaar in aid of the Funds of the College Cadet Company and Athletic Sports Club will be held in thft College, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 7th and Bth December, commencing each day at 3 o'clock. Dramatic Entertainment by the Pupils in the College Theatre, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Signer Nostebli has kindly undertaken to exhibit his Wonderful Troupe of Marionettes—The Witch's Cave, Post-office Grand Panjaudrwm, &c. The Rifle Band will be in attendance. Admission to the Bazaar—Sixpence. H.WHiSEjHra'ta SHORTLAND HOUSE, CHRISTMAS BALL. Mrs LEWIS'S BREAKING-UP FAREWELL BALL is unavoidably POSTPONED till TUESDAY, 19th inst. EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIA TION. The Annual Meeting of the above will be held in the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on WEDNESDAY, December 6, at 8 p.m. Full attendance requested. Business : Election of Ofl&cers for the ensuing year. Hob. See. mO CARPENTERS & JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of an Hotel at Coromandel. Plans and specifications may be aeon at my office until December 9, when the tenders are to be deliveredat 12 e'clock^ _, M Architect. m O PAINTERS. Tenders will be received, until noon on THURS DAY, for Painting the s.s. ' Star of the South,' accord ing to specification to be seen on board. Apply to the master, F . HOLMES. Auckland, December 4,1871.



A. Jt REGIMENTAL ORDERS. Auckland, sth December, 1371. Par S of Regimental Orders of 30th ult. is cancelled, and the following detail of Officers and »on-com missioned Officers for duty onthe itifle Range is sub stituted for the present month : — From Daylight till 9 a.m. Dec 6—Capt. Yon der Heyde and 1 A on-com missioned Officer No. 2 Co. Dec. 9.-Lieut. Somerville and 1 :Non-com. Officer No. 4 Co. - „ Dec. 13.—Capt. Morrow and 1 Non-com. Officer No. Dec. 10. -Ensign Gatland and 1 Non-Corn. Officer Dec. 20.—Capt.' Batg'er and 1 Non-com. Officer No. Dec. Ensign' Harrison and 1 Non-Corn. Officer No. 2 Co. Dec. 27.-Capt. Yon der Heyde and 1 Non-Corn. Officer No. 3 Co. Dec 30.—Lieut. Somerville and 1 Non-com. Officer No. 6 Co. From 4 o'clock p.m. till Sunset. Dec. 7.-Capt. Batger and 1 Non-com. Officer 1m o. Dec. 14.—Lieut' Phillips and 1 Non-com. Officer Dec. 21.~Lient. Matthews and 1 Non-Corn. Officer Dec 28. Ensign Hassan and 1 Non-com. Officer No. 3 Co. By Slimed) J- McCONNELL, Lieut, and Adjutant Rifle Brigade.



■jl/rOTJNT EDEN RIFLE BANGKE. TIME TABLE FOR ENGINEERS AT 400 to 600 YARDS RANGES. Thursday's, 9 to 11 a.m. Alternate Tuesdays, daylight to 9 a.m., commencing on 12th instant. . Alternate Fridays, 4 p.m. to sunset, commencing on 15th instant. The ISO to 300 yards range can boused as heretofore, subject to the above reservations. J. M. DARGAVILLE, Capt. Commanding A. V. Engineers. Auckland, December 0,1871. rULEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED at 12 e'clock noon on SATURDAY, 9th December, and remain closed until WEDNESDAY, 13th De cember, when a DIVIDEND will be payable at the Company's ottice, Shortland^reet^ TOTHILL> Legal Manager. Auckland, December G, 1871. _ THAMES GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will CLOSED from noon on SATURDAY, December 9, until noon on WED NESDAY, December 13, when a DIVIDEND will b» payable at the Compj^^gjgjgg^grt. Secretary. Auckland, December 6,1871. A LL NATIONS GOLD MlN ±\. ING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will be Closed THIS DAY, at 18 o'clock noon, and remain Closed until 12 o clock noon on FRIDAY, December Bth, when a DIVI DEND of Six Shillings per share will be payable at the Company's Office, Manager. Auckland, December C, 1871. n OLDEN BELT GOLD MINING \X COMPANY (REGISTERED;. N»tice is hereby giveivthat all Shareholders in this Company can have Shares allotted to them in the Matawai 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 tills date to Mr. Robert Home, Davis's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. W . L. REES. December 4,1871. JOHN O'GROATS GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (3rd) of Ten Shillings per Share hw been made by the Directors, payable to the undesigned at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, December 21st, ISTI. Iv. A., >V HxXii'j Secretary. December 4,1871. MONTHLY SHAKE LIST, (Revised to November 2, 1871), May be obtained at E. Wayte's, Stationer, Quoen street. Clients may obtain them gratuitously on applica tion at my office. j. TONaON GABUCK> Sbarebroker Bhortland-street, Auckland, November 2. 1871. SUMMER DRINKS ! SUMMER DRINKS! DEAWN FEOM THE GENUINE American, Ice Cream and Soda Water Apparatus Imported by the Proprietor of the U.S.N.Z.&A. FIOJIT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, At an Immense Cost, THIS BEING- THE ONLY ONE IN AUCKLAND. .'..■.: ■:: | rpHB Drinks manufactured by this famed I apparatus are extensively used through out the world, and particularly recommended as being the most wholesome and refreshing of all DRINKS, the Marble Fountain supply ing Beven different flavoured Drinks. The", above being now in working order, the pro prietor Bolicits the patronage of the Auckland, public; and from the high estimation in which it is held in other countries, needs only a trial to confirm that opinion in this city. Drawn, cola and sparkling from the Fountain, *" AT THREEPENCE PER, G-LASS. The proprietor has also placed another apparatus at the Fijian House, Wharf, where the public would do well to give the \ same a trial, as such cooling and refreshing j Drinks cannot bo purchased in any other part j of Auckland. The c rinks are made from j the pure juice of the Fruit and genuine I Cream. The cream can bo flavoured to suit ; the most fastidious taste. Note the Address— U.S.N.Z. AND A. FRUIT DEPOT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AND AT FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAILY, ! ONE SHILLING-. ,



NEW GOODS ! vr.BW. DRAPERY. j^-EW CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED— titeW SUMMER GOODS -rrBW DRESS MATERIALS -VTBW GRENADINE BRESSES ■'VJE W MUSLIN DRESSES -VTE W BILK JACKETS •\r E W BLACK lILIB VTKW LACE SHAWLS vrBW SUMMER PRINTS VrEW MANCHESTER GOODS T^TEW HOSIERY T^TEW OLOTHIN& vr EW TWEED SUITS YTEW TWEED TROUSERS jyj-EW TWEED TROUSERS t VESTS ■VT E W WHITE SHIRTS IVJ E W HATS VTEW OUTFITTING -VTEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.



H. ATKINS begs to invite attention to the abore Goods, whi«h hare been selected with great care, and marked 15 per cent, below usual prices. H. A. would also invite special attention to a beautiful Stock of Grenadine Dresses (in all colors and stjj.es), at Is 4|d, well worth 2s per yard ; also to Dress Materials, from 6Jd per yard; also to a large Stock of Black Silks, fully 20 per cent under value ; also to Blade Lace Shawls, from 5s lid to SOs each; also to a case 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 Stook of Long Curtains, Quilts, Sheetings, &o. j H. ATKINS (Latb Hay & Honbtmaj*).



qT. MTJNG O CAFE. CHARLEifcANNINGr would beg respectfully to intimate to hU numerous friends and customers that he has OPENED an sstablishment in St. Mungo Place, Queen-street, immediately opposite the Bank of New Zealand, where, in addition to the Bread, Biscuit, and Con fectionery Business, he has OPENED ST. MUK9O CAFE, and having secured the services of an experienced Cook, he hopes to merit a continuance of tnat conn dence and support so liberally accorded to him for the past sixteen years. To the Ladies of Auckland and suburbs he would also beg to intimate, that he has been enabled to set apart a Complete Suite of Rooms for their accom modation. * ... ~ C C. would take this opportunity of inviting the attention of tht public to his plain and fancy B [SO CITS, viz. : "Water Biscuits Captains Saloon Lunch ditto Abernethy Biscuits, plain Water Crackers Ditto, original rscipe Duke of Edinburgh (lunch) Soda Biscuits Picnics Wine ditto Mixed Biscuits Dessert ditto Arrowroot ditto Cracknalls Briar ditto Lemon Dropa Almond ditto, English Italian Macaroni Ratifras, Rusks Biscuit Powder. The above Biscuits are packed in tins from 21b. to 181b., and are made under his own immediate superintendence, and, being thoroughly kiln-dn>:d, are warranted to keep dry an* criap during the longest voyage. Jellies for invalids madfe fresh every day and always on hand. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



FIRE AND LIFE. Capital — ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, St. Vihcent Place, Glasgow. Directors, Chairman, Alexander Crum, Esq.,of Thornliebank. H. E. Crum Ewing, Jun.,Esq., Merchant, Glasgow. Hugh Brown, Esq., Mauufacturer, Glasgow. Bichard Kidston, Esq. (Messrs. A. G. Kidston and Co.), Glasgow. James King, Younger of CampsU, Esq., Glasgow. James Kirkland, Esq., Glasgow. Charles Randolph, Esq., Shipbuilder, Glasgow. John Moffat, Esq., Ardrossan. B. S. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs. Wm. Milne and Co.), Glasgow and C«ylon. Manager—Frederick J. Hallows, Esq. Consulting Physician—Dk. P. A. Simpsok. Auditor—J. Graham, Esq., O.A. Solicitors—Messrs. Towers-Clark, Robbrton, AH» Ross. Bankers-The Clydesdale Bahk. Achjkw—P REE C E AND GRAHAM, Shortland-street, Auckland. . _ ■ T^- O T I 0 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.-.-i At the Goal Yard—Screened Coal .. 24s per ton Unscreened ditto.. 22s „ Slack ditto .. 17s „ From the hulk ' Cantero" .. ..20s „ By order of the Board of Directors. J. A. GILFILLAK, Secretary. Auckland, December 1,1871.



T>EST SCEEENED BAT OF ISLANDS COAL. DELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY OK SUBURBS (Loose or in Bags) AT REDUCED RATES. Apply to . HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7, Queen-street. December 4, 1871. O HI E T. S. PLAIN and DRESS WHITE SHIBTS BOYS' and YOUTHS' Do. . ~ CRIMEAN SHIRTS, in Wool and Silk, ■ •: AT W. BATTEAY'S, 66, QUEEN-ITEEET. TT A T S. The Newest out in Felts and Straws. NEW PARISH AND DRAB SHELLS, JUT ... ' "' NEW ZEALAND HOTJSEV 66. QUEEN-STREET. mHE very Newest, Cheapest, & Best GENTS' SUITS, COATS, VESTS, AND TROUSERS, In Tweeds, Does, and Black Cloth, AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 06, QUEEN-STRHET, W. BATTBAY'S (THAILOEING. &EW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Cut and made in the most recent fashion, AT W. EATTBIY'S, 66, QUEEN-BTREBT. <T)r A SACKS Prime Table POTATOES, FOR SALE, AT 68. A BACK, DELIVERED. JAKINB k WIIOOX, Durham-street.



Auction Salee. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. The subscribers will hold a sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c> at their Rooms, Fort-street, on übove day, a; II o'clock, removed from Symonds-street. Also an excellent Rosewood PIANOFORTE, Collaid & Coin rd. SAMUEL OOCUJAANE & 80S, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, DESIRABLE FAB MS AT LAKE TAKA PUNA. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Re oms, Fort-street, on Monday, December 11, at 12 o'clock, UF AE M S at Lake Takapuna, varying in size from 60 to 138 acres. Terras.—One-third cash; balance may remain on mortgage at 8 per cent, per annum. For plans and further particulars apply at the Rooms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, ALTEN ROAD. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, TH \T Desirable Eight-roomed Family RESIDENCE, situated in the Alten Road, and now occupied by Captain Fairchild, at & rental of £52 per annum. The property is held under a lease, of which about nine years are unexpired, subject to an apportioned annual rental of £4 2s. Cd, stg. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. ■■ :_■.! .'. The subscriber* hare rereived instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, Decem ber lit, at 12 o'clock, mHB TOWNSHIP of NOETH X AUCKLAND, CALLAV'S POINT.—That Valuable Suburban Property situate at North Shore, containing over 30 acres, and known as 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. Btrtet, with the buildings theron erected. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers* ■ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The subscribers have received instructions from Mr. John Ebenezer Whit*, t© prepare for the sale, at his residence, Shelly Beach Road, cm an early date, of HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD -FURNITURE, 4c, ; &c, &c. Full particulars in a few days. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THE subscriber begs to inform hig friends aud the public that he has enlarged the Corner Auction Mart, Queen aud Wyndham-streets, and having taken one of those New Large Brick Stores opposite the HERA.iD:Omce, he is now prepared to receive, store, andsell Colonial Produce, Furniture, and Merchandise of all kinds," on' terms advantogeo'us to vendors. A liberal reduction made .on outdoor sales. Accounts, as.usuaL promptly settled. ■ GEORGE SIBBIN", Auctioneer, Land and Commission Agent. nTJMMEB FASHIONS. O The MISSES MILNE Have now open a Well-assortod and Fashionable Stock of MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS Feathars, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Laoe Mantles and Jackets, Silks and Dress Materials A ckoi«e lot of Fringes and Gimp Trimmings. 37, VT YNDH AM- STREET, Corner of Aibert-street.



T^TOBWIOH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Etabushed 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Oapmali, £550,000; Established 1821. .'.', '. ;..' ,' . ______ si* v :• -. • ~*lvf ;| .;• ,;- ■;. .' • . ■ '. ■■. :■'* J •'•'•■> >■ ■= " ' -:-' I Prospectuses and full particulars on ap plication to -. • GhEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector & Agent, Shortland-streefc. ,"VT O T I C E. BUTCHER BUSINESS: Mr. Bark begs to take this opportunity to thank ■ lib customers for the many favours he has received for th« last number of years, and U> inform them that h» has now resigned his businessnn fovour of"Mr." iTT iouii)?, whom he can confidently recommond to supply them with a first-rate artkle. Queen-street. Auckland, Ist December, 1871. WITH reference to the above, Mr. Youn'u bega to assure the customers of Mr. B»rr, and the public generally, that he will spare no trouble to supply them with a flxst-rate article, at moderate prices. Queen-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1871. ■ ' _... . 7, '.',.■.' ."''. ; . ;■;. :;•::'■ :.: :, r;i -..';.. QQ AND. SEE.:. THE MAMMOTH SEA LIOST AI TBB* . i OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.