ADVICE TO WORKING MEN.

From the San Francisco Nevjs Letter

We think we know something about labn&r, if eighteen hours a day of work $f thought means anything. True, / iis mental work, as the saying goes • c we are not strangers to what is

nmonly called hard work. We know what it is to follow the plough day after day, and whistle to the merry music of the birds, our only companions. In the sultry days of the long Summer we have toiled in the harvest fields happy as a clam and healthy as a iish. "We know something about "log-rolling," not in a political sense, but as one inured to using the woodman's axe and an adept in rafting. These, and other matters pertaining to hard work, we " know like a book." In the destiny of things we have risen above them, and the pen has superseded the plough. We bow to the dictates of Eate, and do our work now as we did then, with out murmur or complaint, knowing that in the end all things come out right. There are hundreds of young men in California to-day searching for work, genteel or laborious, and perhaps unable to find it, or else, passing through the mill of experience, and mourning over their lot in life as a hard one. Our younger brothers are men of education, many of whom no doubt have been reared in the lap of luxury, and rebel against the destiny which consigns them (temporarily) to the vicissitudes of this life. But a growl against Eate is unworthy the intelligence and dignity of man. We must take the world as we find it, and make the most of it. As to those whom we are addressing, we would say quit the streets of San Erancisco and strike boldly for the country. If you cannot leave by railroad or steamboat, " foot it," as great, noble, and heroic souls have done before you. In the struggle humanity will bear you up, encourage you in your weary tramp, and succor you in your hour of need if you are true to yourselves. Take the first job you can get, no matter what that may be, work with a good and cheerful heart, be economical, tem perate and industrious, aud there is no power on earth which can hinder your slow but sure advancement to wealth and distinction. Our sturdy farmers and business men of the interior are eager to employ good reliable men, and pay them excellent wages. Where there is a will there is a way, and the true man will adapt himself to circum stances, making himself useful in what ever avocation he is called upon to fill. California is a remarkable school of life, and not one of her eminent men but has been " through the mill," as we say in our terse vocabulary. Strike, then, for the country, you intelligent young men, resolve to do right, fight your way through with hopeful heart and aspiring soul, and we warrant your success in life. At times the News Letter may be a little cynical and bitter towards its fellow creatures, but away down deep in its heart there's a warm cord that binds it in loving sympathy for the welfare and happiness of mankind.

CASE OF SHOOTING BY A JUDGE.

The San Francisco Bulletin, December 1, reports : —" At half-past 3 o'clock this afternoon, Charles de Young, of the Chronicle, was walking on the east side of Montgomery street, from Cali fornia street toward the Chronicle business office, in company with John M'Combe, money broker, when Judge Delos Lake, who was standing on the inside of the sidewalk, sprang upon him, precipitating the whole force of his body upon him. He struck at him several times rapidly, but without effect. He then raised his cane as if to strike him. They both struggled for a moment, when De Young freed himself from Lake's grasp. For a moment they stood eyeing each other, when Lake drew a Derringer pistol. Upon that De Young closed with him again, and grasped his right arm to prevent his shooting. They struggled for a moment and fell, De Young under. Lake all the time had his pistol in his hand, and was endeavour ing to point it at De Young's head He alternated this endeavour by pounding De Young over the head with the pistol. De Young was unable to resist except to endeavour to prevent Lake's shooting him. The struggle lasted perhaps 30' seconds. No one in the meantime interfered, as lookers on were chiefly anxious to get out of the way of flying bullets. Finally Lake discharged his Derringer. The ball grazed De Young's scalp, inflicting a flesh wound, causing blood to flow freely. Lake then continued to pound De Young, clubbing his Derringer for the purpose. Several persons then sprang m, and tore Lake off from De Young. Lake was arrested, and De Young was accompanied to his office by a large crowd. The ball w.iich Lake fired V- ok effect in the thigh of E. D. —-v/heeler. "Wheeler was taken to his room. The cause of the attack is found in the many reflections on Judge Lake in the columns of the Chronicle, and more particularly the recent articles drawn forth by the Casey libel suit. Lake was taken to the office of a magistrate immediately to give bail. Lake's statement is that his intention was merely to give De Young a sound caning, but seeing him go down into his pocket for his pistol, he (Lake) drew; that De Young then threw up his hands as a signal that he was unarmed, when he (Lake) closed in upon him.

Pie says he did not not intend to shoot him, but that the Derringer exploded accidentally."

The Bulletin of the following day reports :— " Lake was arrested, and officer Seybold, who aided iv arresting him, determined to enter a charge of assault with intent to commit murder ; but District-Attorney Byrne objected to this, declaring that it was no more than an assault with a deadly weapon, with intent to commit a bodily injury. This was therefore accepted at the • time, ana Mr. Byrne and F. C. Edwards j became Lake's securities in the sum i of $1,000 for his appearance before the ! police court for examination. Satur day, when the time for the case to be heard came, Judge Lake was not pre sent. Mr. Louderback asked that it be passed for a short time, which was done, and then as Judge Lake did not j appear, he moved the Court to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. Judge Sawyer objected that the accused is a judge of greater power than himself, and he did not wish to order his arrest. Mr. Louderback insisted that they were dealing with the accused, not as Judge Lake, but as a citizen accused of crime, of a felony, and that as that court was a place for equal jus tice, he did not think any favouritism ought to be shown in the present case. Judge Sawyer said if Judge Lake was not in attendance at noon he would order a bench warrant to be issued for his arrest. At noon Judge Lake was present, and was informed of the action of the Court. He said he would have to leave the city for a few days ; was going to Stockton, and although for obvious reasons he desired an early examination, it would be necessary to ask for postponement. Judge Sawyer said he could see in this case no reason for asking an increase of bail unless it was to produce some effect on the minds of the community. If Judge Lake would promise to be in attendance a week from next Monday, at 9 a.in.j lie should unhesitatingly permit him to go. Judge Lake declared that he would be in court at that time."

THE EVENING STAB,, WEDNESDAY, EEBKUABY 14, 1872.



We observe by advertisements that Mr. B. W. Dyson, so long and favourably known in the drapery trade, is about to relinquish the business, and conse quent upon the expiration of his lease, will, for the remainder of term, hold an unusually cheap sale, and solicits an early call to secure bargains : [Advt. J



WANTED, a General Servant, libera wages.—Apply slating yg'erences, to i'H.," at the office of Miis nanpr, . WANTED, a Man to Groom, gard . and milk; a married man ) efenf d.— Ireland Bros., Vnlcnw Hin*. nr p rmufe. WANTKP, a ¥ouu W iVlan lo .v k ffll make himself useful. —''pply to B Waters, Confectioner, Queen street. "ANTED, a middle aged Person, as General Servant in a single Gentle man's house ; must hare satisfactory re ferences. —For address apply at Star Office. WANTED, a Lad to make himself gene rally useful.—Apply to Mr. A Pol» lock, Butcher, Queen street. WANTED, a Strong Youth.—For address apply immediately at the Office of this paper. -TTANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith.—Ap- V V ply at once to Quinn's Shoeing Forge, Albert street. W^ANTEDTa Married Couple, aa Cook and Housemaid, for the Bay of Is lands. —Apply at once to Lewis Bros. W "ANTED, a Gunner for the Coromandel Mail newspaper. — Apply Coles', agent, Upper Queen street. WANTED to Purchase, Six Month's Pullets —Bramapootra, Cochin China, Dorkings, Spanish, and Hamburghs.—Apply for particulars at Star Office. WANTED, a Thomas's No. 2 Sewing Machine ; a good price given for a good article —Address " T.K.," Star Office. WANTED, a four or five roomed house in the neighbourhood of Auckland, if with a paddock preferred.—P.P. Office of this paper. ANTED, a respectable Girl, as General • Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Tanner, Nelson street, three doora from Cook street. ANTED"," a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Anderson, Beresford street. ANTED^ Furnished Bedroom, with attendance, in a comfortable Cottage. Terms must Ye moderate. —Address Z., office of this paper. ___ ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri.— James W. Waller, Timber Merchant, i Custom-house street. WANTED, a Eespectable Young Woman to act aa Barmaid, also to attend to house work if required. —Apply at Victoria Hotel between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. WANTED to sell 527 Pigs Heads at 4£d per lb., from McConnell & Co., of Christchurch, Provisions Curers, and of first class quality; 80 Cases of Apples afc Ten Shillings per case, afc H. Watts', Market Place. :- ANTED, a General Servant. —Apply to Mrs. Atkinson, Nelson street. WANTED to Purchase, a stanch and quiet LADIES' PONY.—Apply to G. Lbndeuji, at Meara' Stables, Queen street. WANTED to Sell, the Lease, Goodwill, and Furniture, of a FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT, doing a large business, in the best position in Grahamstown. —For par ticulars, apply to J.J., Official Assignees, Insurance Buildings. ' ANTED, two good Pattern Makers. — Fraser & Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. 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. PHOTOGRAPHIC BUSINESS FOR SALE.—PRICE £50. IN the heart of the City, Capital Invest ment. —Apply at once by letter, addressed "J.," office of this paper. No. 1338, E.C. T ODGE of Instruction, Parnell, THI3 I 1 EVENING, at 7.30. W. &. SBALEY, Secretary.



WANTED, 6 or 8 Girls, for shirt work, and to learn the making up trade genarally.—Apply to Mrs. Smith, at Smith and Higgins's, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that D. 0-OLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broac 3 Timber, Houseblocks, Post.?, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Q-uir Laths, Shingleß,&c.,&c., at the lowest makert prices, at, his Yards Custom-house street.. T^XNTED Known that Holdahip and Co W are compelled to clear out during the present month their very large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom-house street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain greaj bargains. ANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Under clothing and B;iby Linen, at an immense reduction, at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street, opposite the United Service Hotel, who is relinquishing the business. ANTED— £OO Men to DINE afc the i American Restaurant, Wellesley ' street Easb I intend giving tho working | classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea* i son for the small charge of 6d per Meal: The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, ioints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hovirs, charge, 6d-' 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 street, and opposite the United Service Hotel. Bottles b"ottlesT7 botFlesTT"! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedell & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. r}-| f\ f\f\f~\ TO LEND, in sums of oWJLUjUUIJ £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street. LOST,— On the 7th inst., between Hobson and Wyndham streets, a Gold Ring, with Blood Stone. —The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mr. Haebisox, Tobacconist, Queen street. TO LET, a Detached House of Nine Rooms, near the Auckland (late Wesley) College. Splendid view; rent low.—Apply to S. DAVENroBT, Karangahapc Road. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or three Gentlemen can bo accommodated with Board and Residence in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate. Apply Mrs. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. MATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE ASSOCI ATION:—The next Election of Candidates -will take place on February 14 and following days. Comic and Serious Voting papers can now be had obtained at Habbis's, Cavendish House, Shortland Crescent. LOVERS' BANKING COMPANY.— Drafts for Acceptance —unlimited supply. Drafts now obtainable. Meeting of directors, February 11 : at Habris's, Cavendi-sh house, Shortland Crescent. TO BE LET. A COMFORTABLE Family Residence, Grey street. Rent moderate. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, a Fishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also, several Ships' Boats. —Apply to J. ClAbe, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. CHARCOAL! CHARCOAL! FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers Apply at the Eagle Foundry, High street. ON SALE, TIN PLATES, Charcoal and Coke, Black Iron Charcoal. E. & H. ISAACS, Fort Btreot. PIANO FOR SALE. NEW, by Bord of Paris, full com pas?. — R. Baibd, Victoria street. HIGH SCHOOL,SYMONDS STREET, (Opposite Government House.) APEN AT 10 A.M. AND 2 P.M. Teems : Under 10 years, ss. per month, or 15s. per quarter. Above 10 years. 6. Bd. "per month, or 20s. per quarter. Any number of pupils in excess of three belonging to one family, FREE. J. M. FRASER, C. M. Master. ""AUCKLAND TEMPERANCE BAND." npHE Entertainment in connection with the _L above, ■which was postponed from Feb. 8, ■will take place TO-MORROW, February 15, in the CITY HALL. The same programme will be gone through, the gentlemen of H.M.S. Blanche having kindly consented to appear again. Tickets issued for the Bth will be available. Prices of admission—Reserved Seata, 3s. ; Front Seats, Is. 6d.; Back Seats, Is. JAMES CARLAW, Secretary. AUCKLAND EIFLE BRIGADE. /CADETS of No. 3 Company A.R.B, will Kj Parade every FRIDAY EVENING at 7 o'clock, in Albert Barracks. By order. WM. THORNE, ' Hon. Sec. A.R.8.,N0. 3. CITY MEAT BAZAAE, MABKET SQTTABE, QUEEN BT. WILL open on FRIDAY, 16th inst. Conducted by your old friend MESSENGER. "~SKATING. SKATING. mHE AMERICAN SKATING RINK OPEJN EVERY EVENING, at the CITY HALL. Admission, Is. Skates provided. To any one who will show a larger stock of Auck land-made Quartz, Greenstone, and Mosaic Jewellery, , within six months, I will give a rewardof fifty pounds. I also challenge New Zealand for style and beauty. Two thousand pound worth of Colonial-made Jewellery always on hand,— F, H. Lewjsson, Qneen street. —[Advt.]



JUST OPENED. GOOD QUALITY BLACK GLACE SILKS, 3s. lid. per yard DITTO DITTO, WIDE WIDTH, 4s lid. per yard. " The Above are Splendid Value." SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, Damask Table Linen, Calicoes, Flannels, Towels, and a General Assortment 'of Manchester Goods, of good quality, and , the best value in Auckland. 200 PAIRS* BLANKETS, 7s. 6d. per pair, Below present value. SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Reduced in Price. SUMMER CLOTHING, At Reduced Prices. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN. CONQUERING HERO GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registered).' NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A CALL, the First, of One Shilling per Share, has this day boon made by the Directors, due and payable at the Office of the Company on or before the 23rd inst. Pro* prietors of those Shares on which previous Calls bay* been paid will receive credit for the respective amounts out of the above Call. R. K. BABEB, Manager. Insurance Buildings, Auckland, February 9, 1872. » SHOTOVER No. 1 GOLDMIN ING COMPANY (Registered.) NOTICE is hereby given that all Shares on which the first cnll of two shillings is not forthwith paid, will be advertised as liable to forfeiture under the provisions of the Mining Companies Amendment Act, 1870, By orders of the Direct ors, THC3. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. Auckland, February 10, 1872. SIR WALTER SCOTT GOLDMINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COM PANY (Limited). A CALL (the 3rd1) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the undersigned, at the office of the Compan)', Shcrtland street, Auckland, on or before Feiday, March 1, 1872. F. A. WHITE, Secret aiy. (~^\ O P P E R-P LATE and Lithographic Printing executed at the Evening Stab Office. THE Directors of the Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited) beg to notify that in consequence of a sudden and enormous influx of water in the mine, they will bo unable for a time to' make any further delivery of Round Coal at the loading ground after the the 14th instant.' Slack Coal will be dclivei'able in any quantity that mny be required at the present rate of Seven Shillings per ton. By order. J. A. GILFILLA.N, Secretary. 7, Queen street, Auckland, February 6, 1872. NOTICE TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC., TOMATOS! TOMATOS! TOMATOS! HORSE RADISH, SMALL PICKLING ONIONS, CHILLIES, AND GARLIC. THE undersigned ai*e Purchasers of Small as well as Large Quantities of the above, at NELSON, BROWN, & CO.'S SAUCE FACTORY, FOBI STBEET. (Two doors from the Custom-housa Hotel). PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, AT KEANE &JENKINBOFS PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA STREET, EAST. /"^USTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Stab Office. T^T OTEAM TO COROMAN REGULAR TRADER. REDUCED FREIGHTS TO COROMANDEL. Ihe p.B. CHALLENGER will leave as follows :— Wednesday, Februai-y 14 —Grahamstown for Coromahdel, 9 a.m. ; Coromandel for Auckland, at noon. Thursday, February 15 — Auckland for Coromandel, at 2 p.m.; Coromandel for Grahamstown, at 8 p.m. Fares between Coromandel and Auckland, 6s. and 4s. J. MURRAY.



! tfs-jfc^S!**^ *R A- V 0F ISLANDS. ;, •>\if\' 'M i J-^ i^«fej|s^»^p Tlif favovii r. 11 <» lavonio p.s. COMEKANG. Captain Ciieisp, will leave Auokland for Russell THTS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. For freight, &c., apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Agent. T>OYAL ALFRED FOR 4L..i-\%. -Lb COBOMANDEL. p-■■•'■.'.' .■"'• Auckland to Cobomandel. Thursday, February 15, 2 p.m. COROMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Thursday, February 15, 7 p.m. Fares—Cabin, 8s; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. /X L T) EGU LA R WEEKLY pl^l\ JLV STEAM COMMUNICA /ssK|k>i TION WITH WANGAREI (calling at the Hot Springs, Kawatt, and Omaha, each way) . The p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as follows :— From Auckland. Monday, February 19, 1 o'clock afternoon. Monday, February 26, 5 o'clock afternoon. Feom Wangabei. Tuesday, February 20, 4 o'clock afternoon. Tuesday, February 27, 8 o'clock evening. HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. «- OTEAM TO THE THAMES <^Jj|\i^jSv^ Carrying Passengers and Cargo The ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under — Wednesday, Fcbruai-y 14, 12 o'clock midnight Friday, February 16, 5 o'clock evening Also, p.s. 'LADY BOWEN,' Captain Adams will sail as under : — Thursday, February 15, 12 o'clock midnight. J. MORTON, A gen!. Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street. Q EGULAR STEAM COM \ *"k,3k -Li MUWICATION WITH sv>^'£v^ THE BAY 0F ISLANDS< The ps DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, at 4 p.m. From Kussell to Auckland —Every Satur* day, 1 p m. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith and Walker, No 8, Insurance) Buildings, Auckland ; A VilcoQ, Russell; or to L G Coffee, Waitangi. -pi OLDEN CROWN FOR O-^- VJT THE THAMES. MAP>:., —— ..w.-y^.i^.v..:,^ Time Table : Leaves Auckland—Erery Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 11 o'clock forenoon ; every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock morning. First Sunday of every month, 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 in. First Sunday of every month, at 4 o'clock afternoon. Fares—saloon, 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. Light Freight, Bs. per ton ; sheep, Is. each. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. -j> TTILAGSTAFF FERRY Jjggg||gT.iME Table Nokth Shoee Fbkry Boats. EVERY DAY: HALF-HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7-20 pra 8 pm 10.30 pm 11 pin Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. -r, milE PASSENGER LINE OF M#gv JL PACKETS. f£bpe&r jroE 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 proruj.'; de spatcb, and sail in February. Her cabin accommodation is unsurpassed. For freight or passage, apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. *, AUSTRALIAN STEAM -£*• NAVIGATION Co's f^fJfO^REGULAR MONTHLY il|li|sisiii» Fikst-class Steam Line be« t.ween Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, Transhipping to any Australian Port by ttie Australian Steam Navigation Compatvy's Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walkeb, Commander, will leave this "for above ports, on or about the 28th instant. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agefck OVERLAND ROUTJB. TO ENGLAND. 2|Jiy|S^ The United Status, New Zealand, and Australian Mail Stßawship 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. BupBXS, Cow, mander.is appointed to leave Aucklan^ j Honolulu and San Francis^ on h- j Anderson, macf^ane, I



"PRINCE OT? WALES THBA.TBB.J JL: Lessee .. .. Mi: U. !N JoSfBS. /..^ ANOTHER NEW BGSLESQUE. : Lust Week of the . . f ZA.VISTOWSKI 9IBTJEHS. Now Burlosqno! S"ew Bai'leequs! KEJNILAVORTH. New anil Beautiful Drosses, Splendid Scenery, Mr. Williams; Mechariionl Effects, Mr. Solon. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING-, FEB. 14, The performance will commence with the petite Comedy of THE DAY APTEE THE WEDDING-. Col. Freelove ... ... Mr. B. N. Jones. Lady Elizabeth Freelovo Mr?. W. Hill. Mrs. Dayw ... ... Mrs, E. N. Jones. To conclude with the historical Burlesque of j KENILWOETH. Or, ye Queen, ye Earle, and ye Maydene. T A M B' S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J S. MACFARLAWB, I Agent. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, ELECTION OF OFFICE lIS. THE following gentlen .. have been nominated to fill the offices of'the Mechanics* Institute for the ensuing year ;— •.. • President: W. L. Rees, Esq , Dr. J. Rv Nicholson, M.P.C ; P. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor. Vice-Pre3idents : Messrs. W. L. Eces, Wm. Swanson, James George, F. J. Moss, i Dr. J. R. Nicholson, P. A. Philips. Com*- i mittee: Messrs. Thomas L. White, W.1 j ,T. Cawkwell, F. J. Moss, T. Cooper James Brown, Robert Cranwell, William White, A. A. Smith, C. H. Mclntosh, J. H. Burns, F. Whitaker, John Diddams, F. J- Farrell, J. Siveright, John Reid, Jagg;:"vr, Snell, Or. M. Reed, A. Gavan, Willcwx. Treasurer: R. McKay. From this list will be chosen one President, two Vice-Presidemts, twelve Members of Committee, and one Treasurer. The Election will take place at the annual meeting on Thursday Evening, the f<J2nd instant. Two auditors will be appointed at the meeting. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. Capital—ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, Bt Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors: Chairman —Alexander Cbum, Esq, of Thorn liebaak 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 Moffafc, Esq, Ardrossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Wm Milue and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Frederick J Hallows, Esq j Consulting Physician— Dr P A Simpson Auditor—J Graham, Esq, C A Solicitors— Messrs Towers-Clabk, Roberton, and Ross Bankers —The Clyde3dale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shortlandstreefc, Auckland, T^TORWICH 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, Yaile'sßuildings. §,ttctioit J§>aU& At* th« Proper*? is LET, sad posJ^fea ;-. '■ f . I* ■*. «Lu^ i .n. I i&UIw. PA I 8, ---i • . I "'• ' ■" V- *u??i- in- ms bahs : W T^ IT /^ A '^ T^- ' { . ' TO-MOBEOW. APPLES, PLUMS, Ac, FROM .NELSON, At 2 o'ci>ook. . B. TONKS & CO., WILL sell to-wnrrow, at 2 o'clock, ]GO Cases AppW, Plums, &c, &c, jusfc landed, ox Taranaki from Nelson in 3pleudid condition.



[ PRICE ONE L'L^Ai / j^taOCLAJS, V*_ti Hubs, .;jfcs__*ai ' ' j3ll .-. J1 .; v,! .V . A' • £ ' '. L" ■.: *•■ ,'" : ■ . I ;•- "• ' \ v LTFK, .'.'■■ ' ■■'■'. '.';>tri' ''■ rpCKNT PIxACE, H". ■;.'• ■• si i'un Ksa Mefofafttif ;•.'.'••■■• . ■ - ,ra& <J SMSkan - ■'. ■ ■ ■ . :'■'■:•■-. &3as§6w * THUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. GENERAL DRAPERY MANCHESTER GOODS FLANNELS, BLANKETS CLOTHING SHIRTS &c,, t&c, &c. W. G. HARBISON & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell-by auction, at their Warehouse, 7, Wyndham street, on Thursday next, 15th February, at 11 o'clock, A Large Paved of the above Goods, juafc landed, ex Oaduceus. Terms at sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. 1870-1871. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs. Necmegen and Moses, to sell by auction on Monday next, the 19th inst., at eleven o'clock, The following UNREDEEMED and OVERTIME PLEDGES— 1870. 2063—April 25—1 Gold Chain 2061— ~ 25—2 Salvers and Table Cloth 4027—August 1~0. F. Gold L. Watch and Diamond Ring 4028— „ I—Gold Brooch, Links, and five Buttons 4004— „ 3—Microscope and Enema 4549— „ 24— 2 Table Cloths, 2 Sheets, and 5 Spoons 7087—December 22—12 Silver Teaspoons, 4 Table Spoons Ladle and Tongs 7088— „ 22— 1 Gold Bracelet 1871. 141—January 21—Coral Bracelet 142— „ 21—Silver Knife and Fork 143— ~ 21—Gold Bracelet 278—February 11— Gold Brooch 504—March 22—Pin, Ring, and Gold 537— „ 27—0. F. Gold Geneva Watch 009—April B—Handsome8 —Handsome Pearl Pin 662 — „ 15—Gold Brooch and Ring 683 — ~ 19—Chain, Locket, Ring, Card Casa 711— „ 22—Gold Geneva Hunting Watch 716— „ 22—0. F. Gold Geneva Watch 720 — ~ 24—Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 747— „ 29—Gold H. Geneva Watch and Chain 823—May 10— O.F. Silver Geneva Watch 826— „ 10—Gold Ring and two Pins 828— „ 11—Locket and Keeper 844—,, 13—0. F. Lever Watch 868— „ 18—Gold Ring 872— „ 18—Ring 881— „ 20—Silver Geneva Hunting Watch 896— ~' 22—Keckligee and Locket 947— ~ 31— 1 Diamond Ring 971—June 3—Gold O. F. Lever Watch and Chain 976 — „ s—Diamond5 —Diamond Ring .1018— „ 15—0.F, Geneva Watch 1019— „ 15—Silver "Cup 1032— ~ 17—Silver Lever Hunting. Watch 1062— „ 24—Gold Ring 1066— „ 24—Sleeve Links , 1074— „ 26— S. H. Verge Watch 1123—July 4- S. H. Lever Watch 1128— ~ 4— 4 Silver Teaspoons 1136 — Jtuy 5— 1 O.F. Gold Lever Wetch and Gold Chain 1216— ~ 20-Box of Tools, Verge Watch, Miniature and Cross 1229— „ 22—Gold Locket 126 C- .. 28—Gold H. L. Watcji, Greenstone, •.»J H Ziiugs x-i_ ~ ..- 29—s. H. Lever Watch 753 -April 27—Gold H. L. Watch and Chain ■ 672— „ 18—Jewellery 1021—June Ift— 2 Gold Brooches. 1 Scarf Pin, 2 pair Earrings, 2 Lockets', 1 Chain ■ • 5 Buttons, 3 Rings 308-Febrnary.l6-12 Forks, 12 Spoons, and Keeper 380— ~ 28-12 Forks and 8 Spoons CSO—April 18—Quadrant and Book 23—3 Books, Album, and Surplice 795—May . G- 1 Cramp '$51- „ 31— 1 Tel-iscope 953— „ 31—Scales and Kni/e 995—June 10—Lot of Tools 1001— „ 12- 6 Tools 1035- ~ 17—Field Glass 1050— „ 21—Stock Bits and' 4 Tools 1129—July 4— 2 Jackets and Toilet Set 1162— ~ 10—13 Planes 750—April 2!>— Tools 717— „ '22—Tools 1206—July 18—Fishing Rod and 2 Reels • 1049—June __•*- 1 Table 396—March 2— 1 Clock 670—April 18— -2 Decanters, 2 Candlesticks, Snuffers, Tray, 2 Stands, Jacket and Shawl 1 674— „ 18—China Cushion 2122—June 6—Night Dre>-; and Baby's Robe 2108— „ 10—Suit 2171— ~ 10— 2 Sheets, Coat, and Shawl 8242— „ 16—Silk Skirt 2355— ~ "26—Shawl SDl4—July B—Skirt and 2 Frock 2521— ~ ' B—Petticoat, Frock, and Jacket 2597— „ 13— 2 Vests 2044— ~ 17— 2 pairs Moles 2711- „ 22—Coat 2715— „ 26—Skirt, Petticoat, and Jacket 28S0—August 6—Coat 2915— „ • B—Boots, Frock, and Shirt 2969— ,; 12—Coat 8028— „ 17 -Trousers 8062— ~ 19—Coat 3065— ' 21—Suit 3209—September 2—Bae I 3349— „ 15—Bundle of Clothing 3371— „ 19—Skirt 3372— „ 20-Blanket s 3&7G- „ 20—Trousers 33S_— „ 20— Coat, Trousers, and Boots 3474— „ 30—Coat and Vest 3401—October 3—Coat and Boots 3000-*- „ 12- 2 Singlets and Cloth 3661 •— „ 10— Cloak and Sheet 3695— „ 19—Silk and Moria Dress 3725 - „ 21—Coat 375E — „ ■ 24—Jacket and Trousers 5773— >, 25—.Dress Piece of Merino 3774- „ 25—Coat 3776 — „ 25—Jacket and Cap 3888—November 4—Silk Dress.