the present Directors being deposed forth with, and replaced by men in whom they have confidence. It is by conduct such as the present Directors are guilty of, that many of the best mines have been forced into the hands of the official agent. I am, &c, An Unfortunate Victim.

BOAT HIRING TO CHILDREN

r--^ To the Editor of the Evening Stak. diH, —My attention having been called to an article in your issue of Saturday, in which my name is freely mentioned, allow me to say you have been misled ; and the persons wh supplied the information know well they were " bearing false witness against their neighbor," and I call upon them (I suppose the men you have named) for proof, or an acknowledgment of their baseness. I have, &c., J. W. Care.

January 15, 1872

[Our correspondent should be precise. He should tell us wherein we were mis led. Does lie deny the charge ? Dogs ho say that he did not lend a boat to six little children ? Does he say that he did not receive a shilling from them in payment ? Does he say that the children did not drift out into the bay ? Does he say that a person didnotswimoffand rescue them from imminent death P If he does so, then let him call on us for proof, and the three parents of the children whose lives he jeopardised, Messrs Thorogood, ii'vans and Eyre will confront him. Mr Can need not think by this vague parrying to better the case ; and unless he is prepared to disprove the statements he had better keep silence, and let the public forget his conduct.—Ed. E. S.]

EXECUTION OF KELLY IN DAR LINGHURST GAOL.

TEBEIBLE SCENE.

The last dread sentence of the law was carried out yesterday on Thomas Kelly, a prisoner who, while serving a sentence of seven years in Parramaijta gaol for robbery at Deniliquin in 1866, attempted to murder Mr Wm McLaren, superintendent of stone-masons in the gaol. The particulars of the crime as disclosed in the evidence adduced at the trial were to the effect, that at about five minutes past 9 on the morning of the 10th August last, a number of prisoners were breaking stones in one of the yards of the gaol. M'Laren picked "up a piece or two of stone and said, " This is too large, chaps, try and break them smaller." He then wheeled round to go away, when prisoner Kelly, who was known as a man of very violent tem per, raised the hammer he was using and struck M'Laren a violent blow oq the head, felling him to the ground. Prisoner repeated the blow after poor M'Laren had fallen ; the second blow was administered cm his right cheek ; the blows were given by prisoner raising the hammer with both hands over his shoulder when striking. M'Laren said, 'Oh! my God,' after the first blow, and then fell. Two of the prisoners secured Kelly, and the warders came up and removed him. M'Laren's skull was broken in, and ac cording to the testimony of Dr. Pringle he was for many weeks in danger of his life. Prisoner was tried for the attempt at mur der, on the 13th November last, at the Central Criminal Court, by Sir Alfred Stepbenson; was found guilty, and sentensed to death. A few minutes past 9 yesterday morning prisoner Kelly, a man of about thirty years of age, five feet eight inches high, and of rather dogged expression, appeared, and in company with Father Carroll knelt down at the edge of the trapdoor, and prayed for some minutes. He seemed very pale, but answered the responses very audibly and kissed the crucifix. Prisoner then rose and said, " I wish to let these gentlemen present know that I die innocent, as innocent of the crime of attempting murder as the child unborn. M'Laren aggravated me; lam going to be hung for taking my own part." He was proceeding to speak further when the hangman Bull and his assistant Frank came forward to pinion him, his arms "being already corded. At that moment Kelly jumped forward and made a des perate attack on Bull, the hangman, and kicked him severely in a very vital part. Bull was obliged to retire, apparently _in great agony and incapacitated.from taking further part in the proceedings. Bull's assistant, an able-bodied young fellow, then jumped forward and tried to secure the prisoner, who thereupon caught hold of the clergyman, saying, 'I'll not be hung; Ido not deserve it.' After a desperate resistance, prisoner screaming and strug gling violently, and shouting out that ho was dying for nothing, the cap was at length adjusted. Fears were then ex-f that the rope was too long. After instruction had been given by Captain , Chatfield and Mr fteed. the rope was altered, prisoner in the meantime being held down by several warders. The clergy man had retired apparently greatly overcome with emotion ; and the prisoner was at length pushed on to the trap-door, still lying, but strug gling and screaming '-I'll not be hung." "When this somewhat difficult task had been performed by the warders, the bolt was soon withdrawn, and the prisoner swung from the beam. Through the struggles of the unhappy man before the trap-door was let down, the rope had be come turned round, the knot twisting to the front, the noose not closing, but being several inches above the windpipe. For ten or twelve minutes the doomed man struggled, kicked, and breathed convul sively. Twice the assistant-executioner adjusted the rope, and attempted to pull the noose tighter, which was at length accomplished, and the struggles ceased about ten minutes after the drop had fallen. — Sydney Empire,

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUAB/Y 15, 1872.

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I Prince of Wales Theatre. * I IMOKDAY) EVENING, X SHYLOCK T ODGB WAIT EM AT A, 689, E.O1 The Eegular Monthly Meeting of the above will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS DAY (Monday), at 7.30 p.m. By order. BKOUGIITON, Secretary



I PORTLAND CEMENT. Now Landing, ex ' Hero.' B A E E E L >S CEMENT. .STONE, BROS., Queen-Street. January 15, 1872. FOR TAUFANGA DIRECT. jKr4K riIHE Clipper Schooner «^OE\ -I. DAUNTLESS ■£MLsM&^'i^ sail as above at 7 o'clock this 2«^Sfflgssiss evening. LOST, this morning in Shortland street, a Gold Albert Chain. The find or will be rewarded by returning it to the office of this paper. WANTED, a Smart Active Lad, to assist in dining»rooin, sharp.—Royal Mail Hotel. WANTED, a Good General Servant im mediately.—Apply at tho Old House at Home Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a General Servant. Apply at once to J. Levy, Tailor, &c, next door (o the Theatre Royal, Queen-street* TTTANTBD,—A Middle-aged "Woman to V V take charge of a house and two children.—Apply to Mr McGtteney, corner of Duke and Oxford streets, Newton. ANTED,—A Pattern Maker.—Apply at the Eagle Foundry, High street. ANTED, a respectable Girl to act as Barmaid for tho Thaniec Good references required ; best wages given.—For particulars apply at once to 11. L. Possen eskie, Clothier, Manufacturer, Wellesley street, Auckland. WANTED, a smart, active LacL Good references required- — Apply im mediately to H. L. Posseneskie, Clothier, Manufacturer, Wellesley street, Auckland. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS.— Wanted a smart Young Man.—Apply to S. Henson, Bootmaker, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, Lessons in Step-dancing.— Address J.T.W., Auckland Hotel. WANTED, Furnished Apartments for a Lady and child.—Address E. 8., Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Young Woman, to act as Barmaid.—Apply at the Victoria Hotel, between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m. ANTED, a few good Bricklayers.— Apply to John Simpson, Insurance Buildings, at 5 o'clock This Evening, or 8 o'clock To-morrow Morning. ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Under clothing and Baby Linen, at an immense reduction, at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street, opposite the United Service Hotel, who is relinquishing the business. Prince of Wales Theatre. mUESDAY, January 16, " Two Eoses" and JL " Serious Family." \K/ ANTED, a good General Servant.— VV Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED by a respectable Man, Board and Residence in a pi-irate fomily.— 8., Evening Stie office. WANTED Purchasers fo»the Rifleman's Telescope, a marvel of cheapness} magnifies 13 diameters ; achromatic, portable, and neat; distinguishes target marks clearly from 400 to 600 yards, in case, lie.—T. Peacock, Shortland street. WlL.NTED,~a~Draper'9 Assistant.—Apply betweeu 8 and 10 a.m. at J. M. McLachlan's, 214, Queenvstreet. ANTED, Six First-class Tailoresses ; the best wages given. — Apply to S. Coojibes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Quoen» btreet. WANTED, a thoroughly good general servant. Apply S. Coosibes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen*street. ANTED, a General Servant, for a small family. References required.—Enquire, For address, office of this paper. W^alTted^B^oooTo 10,000 bottTes^ at the Albert Brewery, Queen street. ANTED, 6 or"8 Girls, for shirt work^ and to learn tho making up trade genarally.—Apply to Mrs. Smith, at Smith and Higgins's, Wyndham street. W "ANTED, a general Servant.—Apply for address to M. Niccol, Custom house street. ANTED,— A~General Servant. Good wages. —Apply at the National Mart. Prince of Wales Theatre. mUE9DAY, JANUARY 16, Patronage of X Officers of H. M. S. Blanche. ANTED—?OO Men to DINE at the American Restaurant, Wellesley Btreet East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea» son for the small charge of 6d per Meal: The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, joints of various dfescriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supplj all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broa<? Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Guir Laths, Shinglesj&c.j&c, at the lowest makert prices, at his Yards Custom-house street. WANTED 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 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 Btreet, and opposite United Service Hotel. WANTED, Mining Managers and Busi ness people to call and examine the latest and most improved Stamps and Presses at I. Aiexandeb's, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite the United Service Hotel. WANTED Known that Holdship and Co are compelled to'clear out during the present month their very large stock of limber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom-house street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. O>~l d r\f\f\ T0 in sums of d^jL\J)\J\J\J £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street.



NO. 5 (VICTORIA) COMPANY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. i • _______ ; TTNTIL further orders, the Members o ; *Ly the above Company will Parade even Tuesday morning, at 5 o'clock, and Thursday at 6 p.m., in the Albert Barracks, fo skirmishing drill. j Blank Ammunition will be served out or j Thursday Evening next. After the Parade i j special rneetiug of the Company will be hek i in the Drill Shed. By order cf the Captain Commanding. THOMAS C. SELF, Color-Sorgt, Secretary. AUCKLAND RIFLE BRIGADE. TUB Mount Eden Rifle Range will, by permission of the Officers commanding Nos. 2, 4 and 6 Companies, bo reserved for No. 3 Company A.R.8., on Wednesday morning next, 17th instant. W. Q-. HARRISON, Officer Commanding No. 3 Co. WANTED 100 MEN for the Auckland and Drury Railway to call at Her bert H. Smith's High street, 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 13 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. P.S.—For Sale, Cheap, a second-hand Smith and Welstard No. 8 Penes Stove. TO BE LET.—The well-situated Business Premises, 44, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. Apply to F. L. PRIME, Or T. H. HALL. TO LET, at Flagstaff, North Shore, a Cottage, close to the Beach. —Apply to Ja3. McEwek. TO BE LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed House, with all convenience, in Pitt street, SAMUEL COCHRAxE & SON. NOTICE. IIAKEN from the end of the Queen street . Wharf, on the 30th December, 1 Case, iddressed John G. White, Parnell. The person or persons who took it away will Dlease return it to Elliot and Anderson, JJueen street Wharf. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated vith Board and Residence in a healthy part »f the city. Terms moderate. ApyVy Mrs. Allison, Prospect House, Hobson-street, wo doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. HOMFORTABLE BOARD and Residence" \^J corner of Hobson and Durham streets, •pposite Governor Browne Hotel. Terms noderate. A NY person found Trespassing on the £jL Engine House of the Pie Brigade or nterfering with the plant will bo prosecuted. A. ASHEB, Superintendent. jl /TONEY TO LEND on firsUclass free- LVJL hold security.—Apply to Mr Connell, olicitor, Vaile's Buildings, Wyndham street. CIOR SALE, or to LET, a Blacksmith's C Shop, with tools, doing a good business. Lpply H. Partinoton, 30, Queen street. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, heap.—Apply to J. Claee, Boat Builder, Justom-house street.! POR SALE.—A Farm of Forty-nine Acres, situate in the Titirangi District, with a rontage to the Manukau. There is a good Dur»rDomed weather board House, lined, and brick chimney ; substantial Cow-house, Itable, Fowl*house, &c. Good.'sized Orchard, rell stocked with fruit trees —Peaia, Apples, 'lums, Peaches, Figs, Cherries, Vinos, and trawberries. About two acres of ploughed md, twelve acres of grass in three paddocks ; he remainder partly cleared and part heavy ash. The greater part of the boundary fence iewly put up. There is a good run for cattle. -Apply to B. Tonks & Co. CO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. °1 ENTLEMfiN,—A Vacancy being about "** to take place in the representation of your lectoral district in the General Assembly by he resignation of Hebby W. Fabnall. Esq., have the honour to announce myself as a lundidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by ly course of conduct as your representative to istify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. CTAUXHALL GARDENS, LAKE V ROAD, NORTH SHORE. William Wells and Sok have much ileasure in announcing that Vauxhall hardens are again open to the public. The rhole of the grounds have been re»arranged, he walks re-laid, and every novelty in shrubs, lowers, and rustic architecture has been ntroduced. These splendid gardens will now ie with any in the province for natnral leauty of the indegenious trees and shrubs, ,nd the luxuriance, variety,and the abundance if the plants and flowers. To picnic parties end schools, Vauxahll hardens will be found especially attractive ,nd suitable ; and every accommodation will >c afforded by the proprietors to visitors of his class. Refreshments of all kinds at very uoderate prices. Swings, cricket, and other miusement for young people. The proprietors beg to offer their sincere hanks to the Officersand Brethren of the A,O.F. .nd 1.0.0. for their magnificent patronage on 3oxing Day, and to the many hundreds of adies and gentlemen who joined in the Fete ;iven by the amalgamated Societies. W. WELLS & SON. Vauxhall Gardens.



CALIFORNIAN j "NEWS OF THE WORLD. > ! ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT. REE I) & BEE TT, sole agents, Evening Star Office. Copies can also be had from Manley, stationor, Queen street Harris, stationer, Shorlland street Stretton, stationor, Parnell Gilman, Post OfOcc, Onehunga Mays, Post Office, North Shore Duder, grocer, North Shore THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH llaye For Sale, SACKS, suitable for Potatoes, at 10 . pei dozen. January 11, 1872. YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY, WELLTNGTON-STItEET". MRS. BARNES' Pupils will resume theii Studies on Monday, 22nd January, 1872. MR. BRABAZONS SCHOOL, UNION STREET. BUSINESS was resumed on MONDAY, Bth January. Asa further proof of the soundness of Mh. Bkabazov's instruction, one of lu3 quondam pupils obtained first prize in Arithmetic in his division at the late examina tion at the Grammar School. Mr. B. being the only Jst Class Certificated Teacher in town, and having had thirty years' experience, is thus enabled to guarantee a sound Education in Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and English. A few years more will expose to public view th<i ehallowncss of the instruction given by the inexperienced, uneducated, and uncertificated teachers :>f Auckland. N.B. —The Night School is attended to four evenings in the week. Time—7.3o to 0 o'clock EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, ©NEHUNGA ROAD. MRS. LEWIS'S Pupils will commence their Studies, MONDAY, January 22nd, 1872. qHortland house seminary, O Shortlfind street. —Conducted by Mrs. Harden and Miss Haseldon. ■• Studies will re» commence on Tuesday, January 23rd instant. —January 4, 1872. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOESON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. ADVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, French, Logic, Algebra, and the higher branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few Boarder?. C. B.ANDREW, B. A., Head Master. TOY BOOKS! TOY BOOKS! AT THE MARKET PLACE, Queen-street. 1 ClC\Cl PICTTJKE and Story _L» \J\J\J BOOKS, Id. each GOO ricture and Story Books, 2(1. each 500 ~ ~ ~ 3d. each 500 Untearable „ ~ 0(1. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, M. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each RimmeU'a Perfumery, Gd., Bd., and Is. Pomades, Bd. to Is. ; Fancy Soaps, 2d. and 3d. Violet Powder, Id. per packet Boy's and Men's Collars, all sizes, Gd. per box Black Neckties, Gd. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to la. Mens' Socks, Gd. ; Handkercheifs, (id. Ladies' Stockings, Gd. to Is. Hair Nets, Gd to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to Gd. per dozen ; Belt Buckles, 4d. to Is. Assorted Earrings, Gd. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Gd. Rings and Pins, Cd. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. Gd. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brushes, Is. Cd. Combs, Gd. ; Tooth Brushes, 6d. Purses, Gd. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to Od. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. Gd. Children's Socks, 3d. to Sd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d. Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE 11. WATTS). Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail. ■Tjv TjlOR TAURANGA. •fjSfc-]nß\ The favorite schooner MmM» TAURANGA, ' D. SEtLABS, Master, will sail for the above port THIS DAY, at 4 p.m. For freight or passage, apply on board, or to M. NICCOL, Agent. January 13, 1872. /K. BAY OF ISLANDS. /^t^^^\V The Favourite, p.s., «^|y|y&ft COMERANG, Captain CnniSP, will leave Auckland for Russell on Wednesday, January 17, at 4 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Agent. S. STEPHENSON, Agent Russell. /X i Cj HIP CITY OF AUCK KJ£j&y >O LAND, CAPT. ASIIBY, £$l^|g\FOß LONDON. To sail on Thursday next, 18th Jan. Half-cabin in the Saloon, and four berths n the Steerage still to let. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Auckland, January 15, 1872.



,-14 TTiLAGSTAFF FERRY *£s^ Jj i^f&*W Time Table North Shoke *&&&& Ferhy Boats. '' KYE R V D LV : H ALF-HO URLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7 20 p m 8 p m 10.30 pm Upm Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. *«* m fj^ O R T A SANA XI, issMk -T NELSON, PICTON, uGßfe^ WELLINGTON, LYITEL. \~$M-™&$M~ TON, AND PORT CHAL MBES. ThoN.Z.S.S. Company's s.\ TARANAKI, E. WnKEiER, Commander, from Oncliunga, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 1 p.in, For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onohunga. Or, R, S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. i/^Nk Q TEAM T0 WANGARET. 3£g§Ss^ DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as Tinder: From Auckland. January 15, ATonday, 7 o'clock evening January 22, Monday, 2 o'clock afternoon January 29, Monday, 7 o'clock evening From Wangaret. January 16, Tuesday, 11 o'clock night January 23, Tuesday, 5 o'clock afternoon January 30, Tuesday, 0 o'clock night HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. V *, f^i OLDEN CROWN FOR £O.§H THE THAMES. '%t-'fe^'s^ LEAVE AUCKLAND. Tuesday. January 16, 9 o'clock morning. Wednesday, January 17, 11 o'clock morning. LEAVE TAHARU. Momlay, January 15, 4 o'clock aftornoon. Tuesday, January 16, 5 o'clock afternoon. 7 Wednesday, January 17, 4 o'clock afternoon, Fares—saloon, 7s Gd ; steerage, ss. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. m TJOYAL ALFRED FOR C>-"% -A-*/ COROMANDEL AND *m& M&» gr *4 hamsto wn. Auckland to Coeojiandel. Tr.osday, January Ifi, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. CoitOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Monday, January 15, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. Freight, 10s »er ton. Fares —Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. « QTEAM TO THE THAMES yy*^*f\*\>^ Carrying Passengers and Cargo Tho ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leavo this week as under — Monday, January 15, at 12 o'clock midnight Wednesday, January 17,12 o'clock midnight Friday, January 19, 5 o'clock evening. Also, p.s. LADY BOWEN, Captain Adams, will sail as under— Tuesday, January IG, at 12 midnight Thursday, January 18, at 12 midnight. J. MORTON, igonl. Coclirane's Buildings, Fort street. |3 EGULAR BTEAM COM -1 fi\%. -£*> MUNICATION WITH 'SSsp&'flScwS*' Tho p 8 DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, at 4 p.m. From Russell to Auckland —Every Satur* day, lpm. For all particulars apply to Hagle Smith and Walkrb, No 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell j or to L Q Coffee, Waitangi. HPHE PASSENGER LINE OF >&Mfc X PACKETS. *&Msm* FOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Clipper Ship CADUCEUS, D. T. Roberts, Esq., Commander (late 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 USTRALIAN STEAM jLJb<^ -£*- NAVIGATION Co's *|oyR^REGULAR MONTHLY $&&SJBsißs£B» Fiest-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 leavo this for above ports on Thursday, the 18th January. For freight or passage, apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. !&&2&s£3Ss£aiF 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. Tho magnificent steamship NEBRASKA, , 2,143 tons register, 1. Harding, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURS DAY, the 25th inst., at Noon. For freight, passdgo, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



T)EINOE OF WALES THEATEE. Lessee Mr B. N. JONES. In consequence of the Immense Success of , tho Ccinbina.ion, the Management have in duced ME. M. TAVAEES to extend his Engagement, and in conjunction with Mr. William Uosinys, Mrs. TavareS, and Miss Florence Colville, will appear i during the week, in Tragedy and Comedy, I supported by Mr?. Walter Hill, Mrs. B. j N. Jones, Mr. B. N. Jones, and the Best Dramatic Company in the Southern Hemisphere. THIS (Monday) EVENING, Jan. 15. J Shakespeare's Comedy of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shy lock Mr. M. TavabeS. TO-MORROW (Tuesday), JANUARY IG. Under Distinguished Patronage, and by Special Desire. THE TWO ROS ES j AND THE SERIOUS' FAMILY. fc i . . ,_ j PUBLIC NOTICE. SIGNOR DONATO, THE WORLD -RENOWNED ONE-LEGGED " DANCEB. THE great one Coven Garden Theatre sensation, ISG-A, who has been received in all the principal theatre 3in tho world as the Greatest Novelty of tho age, having had the honor of appearing before all the crowned heads of Europe, and has been especially patronised by H.R.H. the Duke of Edin* burgh, the Emperor of Russia (Alexander II), Emperor of Austria (Francis Joseph), Queen Isabella of Spain, the Pasha of Egypt, has arrived, and will shortly appear. SKATING! SKATING-! TITESSBS. HOWELL AND HAZZARD, -*-*-*- In introducing the above Popular American Entertainment, Solicit the patronage of the Auckland public to the SKATING EINK, AT THE CITY HALL, EVERY EVENING, AT 7.30 O'CLOCK. Admission : Is. Prince of Wales Theatre. rTIUESDAY, Januarj IG, under the distin- X guished Patronage of Captain SIMPSON and Officers oi H.M.S. Blanche. A P PLIC A.TIONS for tho appointment of J\. Pilot at the Kaipara Harbour will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until Monday, the 22nd January instant. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO LINE. Tenders are invited for Supplying about 600 Cubic Yards of Stone suitable for pitching a sea embankment. Tho stones are to be laid down in Mechanics' Bay, in positions that will be defined by stakes Further information may he obtained on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY WRIGG, C.E. Temporary Public Works Office, Shortland street, January 11, 1872. "VTORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. i : ! SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. I FIRE AND LIFE. Capital —ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, St Vincent Place, -Glasoow. Directors: Chairman—Alexander Crum, Esq, of Thorn licbank H E Crum Ewing, Jun, Esq, -^Merchant, Glasgow Hugh Brown, 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, Ardrossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Win Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon 1 ' 1 I 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 -I Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shortlandstreet, Auckland, Prince of "Wales Theatre. ; nEAND PATRONAGE NIGHT, \ \JT Tuesday, January 16, " Two Roses " ' and "Serious Family." !



VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian r.lind Manufactory, Shortland-strcet, of any dimen sions in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. Ug|p"SENT TO ALL PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years ! established at City Road, London, manufacturer ot ; every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna j mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. Ruction Sititti Tuesday, January 16. * , . | N - _ ■■•■■ T1 jf ■ ''" ' X '* • '-. p!. l- k ■•: •-. / Ar# i '.■; £> * ;' • Friday, 3 anuary 19. The subscribers will sell at their mart, on Friday, 19th inst, at 12 o'clock, THE Schooner GLEANER, 12 tons ; in , thorough good sea-going order ; and all requisites. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. To-morrow, Tuesday, January IG. KEESING'S GITT AUCTION MAET. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF CLOTHING-, BLANKETS, HATS, CAPS, &c.,&c. HENRY KEESING, Jtjn., WILL Sell by auction, To-morrow, 16th inst., at 11 o'clock, Tweed, Cloth, Mole, and Duck Trousers Black Cloth, Tweed and Doe Coats Vests, assorted Flannel and Knitted Singlets Crimean Shirts, various Travelling Bags, Cravats, Leggings Hats, Cap?, Shetland Pant 3 Grey Blankets • &c, &c, &c- Without Reserve, to clear the premises. COEN EXC HANGE. Tuesday, January 10. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, &c, &c. a W BINNET WILL sell at the Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock, on Tuesday, the 16th inst., A Lot of Household FURNITURE, Kitchen Utensils, Iron Bedsteads, &c, &c, No Reserve. Tuesday, January 10. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. L. D. NATHAN & CO. XTTILI' sell by auction, at their stores, Shortland street, on Tuesday, 16th inst, at 11 o'clock, 12 PACKAGES, consisting of— MEN'S and'BOYS' BLUCHERS, WATERTIGHTS, and SPRINC* SIDE BOOTS MOLE TROUSERS BELTS, DRAWERS FLANNEL, HATS, WADDING Etc., Etc., Etc. Terms :—Cash. No Reserve. Tuesday, January 16. TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, SEWING MACHINE, KITCHEK RANGE, POULTRY, ETC., Removed to Mart for convenience of sale, from ;j the premises of ajgentleman leaving for 1 ± the South, ! /CONSISTING OF — Parlour, Drawing* VJ room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture. 1 Also, at 2"30 o'clock, | The Balance of a Stock of Wines, Spirits, &C? ! E. AETH T7 E, I Auctioneer.