A WARNING TO MINERS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —I note in your issue of yesterday the report of an alluvial gold discover}' between Mercury Bay and Whanganiata, East Coast. I happen to know something about it. It is adjoining my place at Tairua, and I would inform all your reader there is nothing in it to warrant a rush at present. . We have been aware for some time, I myself have found the colour there, 4Ki on several occasions it was in quartz, and requires great outlay even to pros pect. Some, no doubt, will have a lively recollection of the " Clippem rush," three or four years ago. However, if parties will not heed this caution, they must go prepared to encoun ter a rough, country, where few stores exist, no work to be found, and have plenty of money in their pockets to pay expenses. And, weigh this well, should they hit upon a Caledonia, must not forget it is outside the boundary of the goldfield, on native land like Ohinemuri, and can not get protection. Yours faithfully, Geo. S_ Graham. January 26, 1872.

ABOUT THE FARMERS' LEAGUE.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir,—Mainly, Mr H. S. Andrews' letter of last evening is good; perhaps only rather too verbose. He agrees with me that tariffs are wrong, but despairs of their abolition. Here I differ. Certainly the alleged wrong must first be demon strated. The principal element in my notion of that which the daily secular newspapers often call the millenium, is, the total extirpation from our world of all wrongs, effected gradually by the agency of true men, not unaided, and by the in strumentality, chiefly, of discussion. Only be it ours to put ourselves into union with that agency and to ply that instrument, and— nil desperandum. Look at the re cent marvellous progress in the British Parliament! I am; &c, W. E. S.

WASTE OF WATER.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —As water is so scarce in Auckland, I think it behoves us to prevent waste. I tried at four o'clock this morning to get a bucket of water at the stand pipe at the junction of Grey and Queen streets. I came down to the Exchange Hotel and could hear from there the rush of water in the urina! at the back of the British Hotel, if that had continued all night the water thus wasted would have supplied a hun dred families.

I am, &c,

Nemo.

THE REGATTA.

Several crafts have put in an appear ance to-day to be rearly to compete in the Regatta on Monday, and their crews are busily engaged in putting their vessels in trim prior to the race, for which the}' will enter. The Kenilworth, schooner, has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Regatta Committee for the flagship, and will be moored in the fairway opposite the wharf. The Golden Crown will cruise about the harbour, follow ing the racing boats to Tiri Tiri, Light house, leaving the wdiarf at 10 o'clock. The Royal Alfred andComeraug will both steam about the harbor during the day re turning at intervals to the wharf, from 9 30 a.m. This evening the entries for the various races will be taken at Mr J Cop land's Thames Hotel, the rendevous of Regatta Committee, and all desirious of competing in the races should present themselves for the purpose of entering their vessels. The right of charg ing for admission to the end of the wharf has been let to Mr Page, of the Criterion Hotel, and seats will be provided by him, to accommodate 500 persons in order to command a good view of the re gatta.

ESCAPE FROM MORMONISM.

A "WOMAN STEALS HER OWN CHILDREN. Nearly four weeks ago an intelligent English lady arrived in this city from Sacrcmento, where she had resided for two or three years. Her history is simple, but it tells the depth and silent power of maternal love : —" Once a happy and con tented girl in her happy horne —a town of ' Merrie England,' our true heroine dwelt. In that British town the priest of Mor monism appeared. Many were they who listened, and a few followed after him to share the promises of the Western Israel. Of these infatuated persons one was that angel of the household, the young girl here mentioned. Our young convert joined the caravan with her fellow prose lytes for the weary journey. She had be come a Mormon in all the strength of her soul, and believed in the new dispensation. On the way to America the same false preacher was with them from Liverpool to Salt Lake, and on the way he married her, and a true and honorable wife she became to him. But later the husband, tiring of the gentle helpmeet, must need obey the great commandment —polygamy. Another wife and then a third in quick succession •, but at this, the only one en titled to that sacred title rebelled, and was driven out to occupy a separate hut. She had two children, and asking these as her port-on, promised to leave the place for ever. Did she get her little ones ? On, no. But from that wicked place and the treacherous husband she went to Cali fornia. During these last four weeks, the mother made hasty visits to her neglected cbiilren and craved them over and over again. In this she has often failed. Then thelourts were appealed to with partial sucTess. The adulterer is indicted for his criiCes, an a now awaits trial and certain pujishment. Without money, now Mrs Ofidld sees the chances ofobtaimng her two boys growing less every day. and she must retnrn to home in Cincinnati. Not, how ever without one more effort, and so yesterday this preserving woman went afoot to Brigham City, silently crept through the streets, eager, anxious, now full of hope, now sickening with despair,

lest detection overthrow the work she had to do. God was the guardsman of this enterprise. She found her boys asleep, and waking them up, it was but another moment until this strangely united family were away in the solitude hurrying from the dark places they shall never know again. That journey hither to Corienne was a flight to be remembered. Here again, in the dead of night, not waiting for repose, the mother and children left on a western freight train for California — that State whose laws are adequate to shelter the weak, and whose people will notneglect thoseneedy but honest fugitives from Mormonism. — Corinne Reporter.

THB EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1872

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1 TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until Noon on TUESDAY, the 30th inst, for Building a Slack and Foundation for Hawkeswood's Foundry, Hobson street. Apply to C. HAWKESWOOD. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. X MILLER, BOOTMAKER, begs to 9 inform the public that he has removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wharf, next to Mr Compton, Grocer. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs. Rfadt.r Wood, Brighton, Parnell. TO WELL SlNKEßS.—Tenders wanted for sinking a Well.—Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Chapel street. W" ANTED, a good second hand Gold English Lever Watch, J.; Howden, Watchmaker, Queen street, Auckland. WANTED, a competent Waiter. —St. Mungo Cafe. WANTED, a Good Machinist, at once. Also three Tailoresses. Apply to J, Camp, Tailor, 184, Queen street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.— Apply imme diately at tho Coach and Horses Hotel, Queen street. WANTED, a smart Lad, for the Butchery. Apply to R. Sandall, Wakefield street- W^ANIED, a General Servant, for a Hotel in the Waikato; references required ; good wages given.—Apply to D. Blooh, Market Place, Queen street. WANTED, a Good Cook.—Apply at Porter's Dining Rooms, Queen steet. ANTED, a Good Plain Cook ; also, a Competent Housemaid. —Apply at once to Auckland College, Upper Queen street. W~~ANTEDi a"General Servant; comfort* able home and good wages. —For address, apply A.8,, at this oflice. "\T£T ANTED, a Servant Girl, in a quiet VV family.—Apply to Mrs. Lilly, Napier treet, near Franklyn street, Freeman's Bay L _ . ANTED, a General Servant.—For addres, apply to M. Niccol, Custom' , house street. * ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Under clothing and Baby Linen, at au immense reduction, at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street, opposite the United Service / Hotel, who is relinquishing the bnBJneBS. TT. ANTED, a good General Servant. — VV Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED,—B,OOO to 10,000 BOTTLES, at the Albert Brewery, Queen street. •OnrANTED, 6 or 8 Girls, for shirt work, W and to learn the making up trade : genarally.—Apply to Mrs. Smith, at Smith ( and Higgins's, Wyndham street. ANTED—SOO Men to DINE at the American Restaurant, Wellesley street East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea* son for the small charge of 6d por Meal: The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, ioints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: AN TED "KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of • Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broac 7 ( Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood \ Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gurr 1 Laths, Shingles.&c.&c, at the lowest makert prices, at his Yards Custom-house street. ANTED Known that James W Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street, is prepared to supply with dispatch every description of Building Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, House Blocks, Shingles, and Palings, at the lowest market rates. WANTED, Mining Managers and Busi ness people to call and examine the latest and most improved Stamps and Presses at I. Alexander's, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley Btreet, and opposite the United Service Hotel. ANTED KNOWN that Mining Com* panics' and Business Stamps of all descriptions are made in superior style, at the shortest notice by J. Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. COALS! COALS I! WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part, town, at lowest rates.—Apply to ,{;- ' W. KIRBY, M Coal Yard ;■*■ Junction of Grey and Queen fag BOTTLES BOTTLES!! EOT. —WANTED, in any quanl Beedell & Watson, Wyndham strey'y Clanricarde Hotel. WANTED Known that Holdship am: . are compelled to clear out during 2m ■■■•>■ present month their very large stock Timber and other Building Materials fror.;y their Yards in Customhouse street. An :' early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. WANTED 100 MEN for the Auckland and Drury Railway to call at Her bert H. Smith's High Btreet, and get one of his Improved Patent Portable Smoke - consuming OVENS, which are ac ■ knowledged 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, pleasanter, 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, 0. Morrin's. PA-For Sale, Cheap, a second-hand Smith and Welstard ' No. 8 Penes Stove.



PRINCE OE WALES |TIIEATRE. mUESDAY NEXT, 30th JANUARY. Grand Complimentary and Farewell BEIEFIT 01" MR. MORTON TAVARES! On which occasion Mb. Hoskins and Miss Colville Have kindly volunteered tlieir valuable servicep. THE SKATING RINK WILL RE-OPEN AT THE CITY HALL, on TTTEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT. A LADY is desirous of Adopting a Baby, not more than a fortnight old. — Com munications by letter, address S.J.W., oflice of this paper. mO MILKMEN, GRAZIEBS, ETC— X 60ozs. of best Cabbage Seed, for GO;?. Gathered in, three weeks ago. Warranted. Sow, green-stuff quick, after shower—Apply at Stae Oflice. LOST, between Eden Crescent and tlie Theatre, Gold Eye Glasses and Silver Brooch. Finder will be rewarded. —E. and H. Isaacs. LOST, near the Solid Bock, on Thursday, a double gilt Eye-glass, with chain attached. —Any person bringing the same to the store of Mr. J- T. Boylan, High street, will be rewarded. COMFORTABLE BOARD and Residence corner of Hobson and Durham streets, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. Terms moderate. B~~OARD AND RESIDENCE.-—Two or three Gentlomen can be accommodated with Board and Residenco in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate. App'y Mrs. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson-street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. BOARD AND 'RESIDENCE,~For~a' limited number of Gentlemen, in a private family, in one of the most retired, spots in the city, in tho vicinity of Upper Queen street, 5 minutes walk from the Banks. For card of address apply at Office of this paper. FOR SALE, a Bakery in Lower Queen street, doing a first-rate cash business. —Apply to M.. S. Leeks, Accountant, 49, Queen street. PIANO FOR SALE.—One of Bord's Paris Pianettes, full compass, beautiful .one. —Apply R. Baird, Victoria street, next he Union Bank. FOR SALE, or to LET\ a Blacksmith's Shop, with tools, doing a good business, ipply H. Partington, 30, Queen street. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, .heap. —Apply to J. Claee, Boat Builder. Custom-house Btreet. Prince of Wales Theatre. THE LADIES' CLUB will meet on MON DAY EVENING. vVHAU GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). A CALL (the first) of Five Shillings per 0_ Share has this day boon made by the )iractors, payable on 14th February, 1872, it the Company's Oflice, Shortland street, Auckland. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Manager. Auckland, January 26, 1872. MEDICAL. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. A. M. WILLIAMS BEGS to inform his Friends and Patrons, that he has Removed his Dispensary Vom Hobson street (where be has been for ;he last six years) to 215, Queen street, opposite ihoCity Hall. December 22. IMPORTANT NOTICE. THE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Dk. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti* cholera Powders, is prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemißtand Medical Herbalist, 65, Victors street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS. THE Annual Inspection of this Corps will take place in the Albert Barracks on TUESDAY EVENING next, the 30th inst., at 7 o'clock. Parade quarter before 7. (Signed) J. M. DARGAVILLE, * %in Command.;,v*. 'i^ii-.-.i.' "y ■/ ■■'', .fi ')-7 AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. NO. 1 ROYAL COMPANY. THE Members of the ab<?ve Company are requested to attend a Special Parade on MONDAY morning at half-past six o'clock in the Albert Barracks. The Annual Inspection of the Company will be held in the Albert Barracks, on Wednes day Mornin* at half-past 6 o'clock. Membsrs d' the Band to attend both parades. N Every member absent from the inspection will be liabl' to a fine of Five Pounds. JOHN HOWELL, , Captain. 1 Januar- 27, 1872,



ALBERT STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Minister: WARLOW LAYIES, M.A. SUNDAY, JANUARY 28tit, 1872. (D.V.) Morning : "The Pentecostal Baptism." Evening : The concluding lecture of the series on " The miracles of our Lord," being a summary of the whole. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. CONFUSION having arisen in consequence of the Provincial Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School, I beg to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the In stitution in Upper Queeu street, formerly known as Wesley College, in which studies wero resumed on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst, J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. DEVONPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL. THE ANNUAL MEETING of House holders will be held in tho School Room on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the 31st inst., at 7 o'clock, for tho election cf a School Committee for the current year. J. N. CROMBIE, Chairman. January 25th, 1872. BRITOMART PRIVATE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. IN consequequence of a delay in the com pletion of Fittings, See., the above School will not be open uutil TUESDAY" NEXT, January 30th, 1872. Hours : i'past 9 a.m. to 12, and from 1 to 3 p.m. C. R CHOLMONDELEY SMITH, Principal. Prince of Wales Theatre. SHERIDAN'S BRILLIANT SATIRE, "THE CRITIC." MESSRS. W. & A. KENNEDY, Saddlers and Harness Makers, BEG to inform their friends and tho public, that thoy havo disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Mr. W. S. JONES, and solicit for him a con tinuance of the favors so liberally conferred on them. (Signed) W. & A. KENNEDY. WITH reference to the above, W. S. JONES would respectfully add that it will be his constant effort to execute all orders with despatch, and in everything to give entire satisfaction, so that a continuance of public support, so long bestowed upon his predecessors, might be accorded to him. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 15 4, Queen Street. WATER FREE ! TTTE have been requested to intimate that the following wells have been kindly placed at the service of the public during the continuance of the drought, Mr. Clare's, Ireland street, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay Mr. Baird's, Auckland College Mr. Layers', Wyndham street; ontranco, Mill's Lane. DEDWOOD HIGHWAY BOARD. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. ALL rates due since the first July last, must be paid without further notice. ___.11 rates unpaid on the 20th February will be collootcd through a Solicitor. THOS. JENKINS, (Building Surveyor), Collector to the Board, Pitt street, Auckland. January 27, 1872. -VTORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIEE INSURANCE . SOCIETY. Capital £550,000 ; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL ■>"* INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. .Capital —ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Oepice, 28, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors: ' n—Alexander Ceum, Esq, of Thorn i _■*__ i ? i 'i Ewing, Jun, Esq, Merchant, 1 .y . x>fown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow Richard Kidston, Esq (Messrs A G Kidston and Co), Glasgow James King, Younger of Campsie, Esq, Glasgow James Kirkland, Esq, Glasgow Charles Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Esq. Arctrossan 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 Ross Bankers—The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shortlandstreet, Auckland.



! n * "D E G- A T T A. W#^- Thep.B. LADY BOWEN Will leave the Queen street Wharf for the Flagship at 9 a.m. on Monday, and will con tinue to ply during the day. 1 M. NICCOL, Hon. Sec. January 27, 1872. n OLDEN CROWN FOR SJjA I3T THE THAMES. Jg:-«SAfe^^ TrAr-R Table : Leaves Auckland—Every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 11 o'clock forenoon ; every Tuesday, at 0 o'clock morning; every Sunday at 10 o'clock morning. Leaves Thames—Every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 4 o'clock afternoon ; every Tuesday at 5 p.m. ; every Sunday, at 4 o'clock afternoon. Fares—saloon, 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. Light Freight, Bs. per ton ; sheep, Is. each. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. 7 Q TEAM TO THE THAMES Vl«^yl^^ Carrying Passengers and Cargo 10 P ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave next week as under— Wednesday, January 31, 11.30 o'clock night. Friday, February 2, 5 o'clock afternoon. Also, p.s. LADY BOWEN, Captain Adams, will sail as under — Tuesday, January 30, 12 o'clock midnight. Thursday, February 1, 12 o'clock midnight. J. MORTON, A gen!. Cochraue's Buildings, Fort street. /X i T> EGU LA R WEEKLY p£>t\ ■**> STEAM COMMDNICA- WITH WANGAREI (calling at the Hot Sptitngs, Kawau, and Omaha, each. way). 1 DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as follows: — From Auckland. Tuesday, January 30, 9 o'clock morning. Monday, February 5, 12 o'clock noon. Monday, February 12, 6 o'clock evening. Monday, February 19, 1 o'clock afternoon. Monday, February 26, 5 o'clock afternoon. From Wangarei. Wednesday, January 31, Ll o'clock morning. Tuesday, February 6, 5 o'clock afternoon. Tuesday, February 13, 10 o'clock night. Tuesday, February 20, 4 o'clock afternoon. Tuesday, February 27, 8 o'clock evening. HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. -,"*k* CITE AM TO COROMAN REGULAR TRADER. "REDUCED FREIGHTS* TO COROMANDEL. Ihe p.s. CHALLENGER will leave as follows: — Monday, 29th January—Grahamstown for Coromandel, at 9 a.m.; Coromandel for Auckland, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 301 h January — Auckland for Coromandel, at 1 p.m. ; Coromandel for Grahamstown, at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, 31»t January—Grahamstown for Coromandel, at 9 a.m.; Coromandel for Auckland, at 1 p.m. Freights, 7s per ton. Fares : Cabin, 6a * Steerago, 4s. J. MURRAY. T>OYAL ALFRED FOR 3. *%--! 'A -LA; COROMANDEL. &_Ws_h , —: 'yAssssi^AS? Auckland to ooromandel. Tuesday, January 30, 1.30 p.m, Wednesday, January 31, 2 pm. Coromandel to Auckland. Saturday, January 27, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 7 p.m. Fares—Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. -_"_<-_ T?OR TAHITI DIRECT. »\ -P SAyydx The Clipper Schooner •wßafeaa&w QUEEN, W. D. Veale, master, will sail as above in a few days. For "freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. O EGULAR STEAM COM -_ %%^ lAj MUNICATION WITH f^mf^. THE BAY 0F ISLANDS ' ' £&__■_____ Tim n q sisass,^mm». J- ue ps DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, at 4 p.m. From Russell to Auckland—Every Saturo day, Ipm. For all particulars apply to Hague Shim and Walker, No 8_ Insurance Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L G Coe_.ee, Waitangi. -~ mHE PASSENGER LINE OF nmk^ packets. <*AJzM& FOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Clipper Ship CADUCEUS, D. T. Roberts, Esq., Commander (lato of the Maori.) This fine vessel, having a portion of her cargo engaged, will meet with prompt de spatch, and sail in February. Her cabin accommodation is unsurpassed. For freight or passage, apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. A USTRALLAN STEAM AXJbZk^ x3l NAVIGATION Co's REGULAR MONTHLY 4^^^^^T First-class Steam Line be« tween Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Company's Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports on Saturday next, 3rd February at noon. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERYIS, Agent. LOOK OUT FOR MR. AND MRS. TAVARES' FAREWELL BENEFIT.



n. * rnHE regatta day. WMsSSma' The COMERANG I Will cruise about the Harbor, leaving the ! Wharf at 9.30, 11.30,1.30. ! Fares :—ls. REGATTA DAY. January 29, 1872. « . milE GOLDEN CROWN j o^ael^^K ■*- wiN Cruise about the I Harbor, following Racing ! Boats, to Tiri Tiri Light i House. Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. ! Return Tickets, 2s. Gd. each. The ROYAL ALFRED will steam about the Harbor, leaving the Wharf every two hours, viz., 10 o'clock, 12 o'clock, and 2 o'clock. Fares, Is. REGATTA DAY. /> x k mHE ps. jsyfe\ -*- DUKE 0F EDINBURGH £^*jk|s?\\ Will make an Excursion Trip to e*j&y§jsgl|jg» Lake Takapuna on MONDAY MORNING, at 9 o'clock sharp ; returning at half-past 5 o'clock, affording an excellent opportunity for picnic.parties. During the day she will cruise about tbe harbour, leaving the Wharf on her first trip at half-past 11 o'clock, calling at the wharf every two hours. 114 T7ILAGSTAFF FERRY. *MiV_ -E Jffi§M& Time Table North Shore EVERY DAY: HALF-HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7-20 pm 8 pm 10.30 pm 11pm Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BROS. ' . ■}~,. TjlOE HOKIANGA. '{''•'"! '■''■'" The Regular Trader *&««*» MARY ELIZA, C. F. Mann, Master, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY next, 31st instant. M. NICCOL, Agent. January 27, 1872. 1\ T^ 0E TAURANGA. jtiaNOrVs '-^he favorite schooner Jiyii?- TAURANGA, D. Sellaes, Master, will sail for the above port To-day, Friday, at 4 p.m. For freight or passage, apply onboard, or to M. NICCOL, Agent. January 25, !1872. /i, . TjlOß SYDNEY DIRECT. $m\ x i f^-feSo^ Schooner AMATEUR 239 tons, 11UGHE3, master. This favorite vessel will have immediate despatch as above, uio3t of her freight being engaged. For freight or passage apply to G. W. BINNEY, Agent. EOR NAPIER, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, AND Jgf-fi^. OTAGO. U.5.,N.Z., & A. M. S. S. LINE. The Spicndid Steamship NEVADA, 2,143 tons Register, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on or about WEDNESDAY next, 31st inßtant, For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. -JS&BmM*&S& The United States, New Zealand, and Australian Mail Steamship Line. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Go vernment for a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship NEVADA, 2,143 tons register, J. H. Blethfn, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURS DAY, the 22nd February, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. SPORTS AT ONEHUNGA ON MONDAY NEXT, 29th JANUARY, 1872, Iv a Paddock in rear of the Royal Oak Hotel. THE ONEHUNGA BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Stewards: — Richard Kelly C. C. Fleming James Patterson John Donovan Robert Bilkey Programme : — I.—Flat Race for Youths under 17, 150 yards. Prize, £1. 2.—Pony Race, 1 mile. Prize, a Saddle and Bridle. 3. —Flat Race, 200 yards, for all comers, handicapped. Prize, £1 10s. 4.—Hurdle Race, 300 yards. Prize, £1. 5. —Boys' Race, under 14, 150 yards. Prize, 10s. 6. —Hack Race, 1 mile. Prize, a Saddle. 7. —Running Jump, for distance. Prize, 10s. 8. —Three-legged Race, for all comers, 300 yards. Prize, £1. 9.—Pony Race, handicapped, H miles. Prize, £5. 10.—Flat Race, |-mile. Prize, £1 10s. 11.—Sack Race, 100 yards. Prize, 10s. 12.—Walking Match, 1 mile. Prize, £1. 13.—Trotting Match, 2 miles. Prize, £2. 14 —Wheelbarrow Race, 300 yards. Prize, 10s. j 15. —Running High Jump. Prize, 10s. j IG.— Old Woman's Race, heats, 100 yards. I Prize, £-chest Tea. I 17.—Hack Race, handicapped, 1£ miles. I Prize, £4. 18.—Irish Jig. Prize, 10s. 19.—Boys' Sack Race, under 14, 100 yarcb. Prize, 10s. 20. —Horse Race, for all comers, handi capped (should funds allow). Prize, £10. N.B.— Entries to be made on the ground. ' Sports start at 10 a-m. Bharp.



p,ITY H A L I FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. YON HARTMAN'S GRAND HISTORICAL MIRROR OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR WILL BE EXHIBITED ON SATURDAY, 27th Inst., MONDAY, 29rn, TUESDAY, 30ru. Lecturer: Mr. Lancelot Booth. Admission: — Reserved Seats, 3s; Par quette, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at !'. PRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. B. N. Jones. INCREASING ENTHUSIASM To witness the Wonderful Performance of SIGNOR DONATO, The Renowned One-legged Dancer ; and Mr. Hoskins and Miss Colville. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, January 27, will be presented the elegant comedy, entitled A MORNING CALL. SIGNOR DONATO'S BOLERO, With Spanish Matador Clog Dance. To conclude with the Laughable Farce of A CONJUGAL LESSON. AUCKLAND ARTILLERY VOLUN TEERS. GRAND AL-FRESCO MOONLIGHT CONCERT AND DANCE, Under the distinguished patronage of his Honor the Superintendent, his Worship the Mayor, Captain Simpson, and Officers of H.M.S. Blanche, Majors Gordon and Tiedall, on SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 27, IN the ALBERT BARRACKS, In aid of tho Artillery Band Fund. PROGRAMME. Ist Part. 1. Grand March—Laßosse—E. Migetti. 2. Overture —Fieur D'Or—L. Couturier. 3. Watz—Pepele—Zelman. 4. Grand Operatic Selections —Marat ana. 5. Watz—Ada —H. Farmer Walace. 6. Galop —Neufchatel—Massen. 2nd Part.—For Dances. 1. Polka—Delhi. 2. Polka Mazurka—Edith. 3. Schottische —Summer's Night. 4. Quadrille —Lurline. 5. Waltz —Reigning Beauty. 6. Polka Mazurka—Caiet. 7. Galop—St. James. God Save the Queen. Admission —One Shilling. H. G. PAYNE, Hod. Sec. Prince of Wales Theatre. MR, HOSKINS, MISS COLVILLE, SIGNOR DONATO, and Prince of Wales Dramatic Company, on Monday. AUCKLAND DISPENSARY. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Subscribers to the Auckland Dispensary, will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, on TUESDAY, the 30th day of January instant, at 5 o'clock p.m. JOHN BUCHANAN, Hon. Secretary. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. TO BE SOLD by auction, at 12 o'clock noon, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, new and second-hand ; Kitchen Utensils, Books, Sewing Machine, Boots, a few superior Opossum Rugs, a good Gold Watch, Silver Watches, a Double barrelled Gun, Revolver, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. AVEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. AT HOBSON BRIDGE BREWERY. By Order of the Trustee, BREWER'S PLANT, STEAM ENGINE, TANKS, CASES, HORSLS, CARTS, Etc, Etc., Etc. THE subscribers have been favored with in structions from the Trustee, to sell at the above Brewery, on Wednesday. 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE PLANT, Steam Engine, Pumping Gear, Horses, Harness, Spring Carts, Drays, Empty Casks and Hogs heads, Ganbrees, Tubs, Taps, Weighing Machine, Tuns, Boilers, Tanks, Winch, Malt, Hops, Bulk Beer and Porter, See., &c., &c. Office Furniture, Safe, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEE. i STOCK-IN-TRADE, GOOD WILL, AND LEASE OE PREMISES OE MR BENJAMIN NICHOLAS MANLEY, BOOKSELLER, &c, Queen street. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell by auction on the premises, Queen street, on Thursday, February 1, at 11 o'clock, unless previously disposed of privately, AH the STOCK-IN»TRADE, Goodwill, and Lease of Premise*, as held by the Moi t gagee ; also, the Fixtures of the above named Bookseller and Stationer. N B —The undei-signed are prepared to re ceive Offers for the purchase of the Stock and . premises, either together or separately, till day of sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,