CAN THE ETHIOPIAN CHANGE HIS SKIN?

A correspondent of the Norfolk Journal, writing from llich Square, North Caro lina^ relates the following : — /we have near this place the most por and mysterious living curiosity ever

.own in this or any other country. It is a case which might justly attract the attention and study of naturalists to ac count for so strange a freak cf nature. A negroboy (born upon the plantation of Mr. John Devsraux), whose parents are fer fectly black, was, at the time of his birth, also black, and remained so until about eight years old, when, without sickness or any other apparent cause, white spots began to make their appearance upon those parts of his body hidden by clothing, and continued to spread until he was about eighteen years of age, when he be came perfectly white all over, except his face and hands, these retaining their natural black color. About this time white spots appeared first upon his hands, which have continued to grow larger ever since, and will no doubt in a few years more entirely cover these members, mak ing him a complete white negro instead of the '• spotted negro" by which he is now generally known. The negro is frequently met upon the public roads, and a more frightful object in the shape of a human being was never seen, his whole face being alternately interspersed with large blotches of black and white. He is now about twenty-two years old, and has enjoyed re markably good health, never having been sick a day in his life, except a few chills, which are common to all persons on the Eoanoke. Hundreds of persons of this vicinity can vouch for the above facts, and the negro himself can be seen at any time.

A WILD WOMAN.

GEBHAETSVILLE, PA., IS VISITED BT A WILD

WOMAN OF THE WOODS

Gebhaktstille, Somerset county, Penn sylvania, claims the sensation of the week. It has a genuine simon-pure wild woman, almost as nude as was Eve after the fall, for she wears only an apron of leaves, sandals of bark, and a necklace of tea berries. Swift as a doe, people have rarely been able to see her features distinctly in her visits to the neighboring farm-houses and outskirts of the village; yet those who have seen her declare that she is far from uncomely in person and countenance. Her oval face is set with keen black eyes, and framed in long masses of Sowing black hair; and with her tall, slender figure, she has the air of the queen of the forests. Like most women, she has a great dread of men, and bounds away over fences and fields when ever one attempts to approach. Yet she is consistent, and avoids in like manner too great familiarity with womjn. i'or children, however, she seems to have a great fondness, as was exemplified only a few days past. While passing near the house of a farmer she espied a little girl three or four years old, playing in the road. Crouching, she crawled behind a fence until within a short distance of the child, then with v bound cleared the fence, in the next moment seized the screaming little one, and was away at the top of her speed. The mother hearing the screams of her child pursued, screaming yet more loudly. Her husband, attracted by the ories of both, hastened to the chase. The wild woman, finding herself encumbered by the weight of the chiid, dropped it and escaped. The latter was uninjured, with the exception of some scratches, which no doubt are attributable to the long nails of the strange denizen of the fields and forest.

THRILLNG SCENE IN A MENA GERIE.

At Emly, Ireland, a short time ago, there ■was a performance ofatravelling menagerie owned by aMr "W hittington. A little boy, son of a publican named Fleming, residing in the village, was playing round the cage where some bears were kept. The child having incautiously thrust his hand through the bars of the cage, one of the bears seized it and lacerated it in a frightful manner. The arm, from the elbow, had to be amputated, and the doctor gare no hope of the child's recovery. The boy's father, on hearing of the occurrence, procured a gun, and, proceed ing to the menagerie, shot a fine bear dead, and caused another to escape. The villagers collected, and becoming enraged, attacked the boxes and caravans of the menagerie, smashing a number of them to pieces. On Friday seven were brought to Tipperary in custody, charged with riot and assaulting the proprietor of the menagerie. A correspondent of the Dublin Express says that on the accident to the child becoming known the people collected, in large numbers with stones, empty bottles, and sticks, and smashed several of the boxes in which the beasts were kept. They then commenced to attack the proprietor, beat him, and blackened his face and eyes. The seven men arrested have been taken before the magistrates and remanded.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1872.

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TOY BOOKS! TOY BOOKS! AT THE MAEKET PLACE, Queen-street. 1 HAO PICTTJEE and Story JLm\J\J v 7 BOOKS, Id. each 500 Picture and Story Books, 2d. each 000 , ~ „ 3d. each 500 Untearable „ „ Cd. to Is. each Dream, Conjuring, Conundrum, Copy Song, and Books of Fate, 3d. New Sheet Songs, 3d. each Rimmell's Perfumery, Cd., 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, Cd. per box / Black Neckties, Gd. ; Elastic Belts, 9d. to Is. . Mens' Socks, 6d. ; Handkercheifs, Cd. Ladies' Stockings, Cd. to Is. Hair Nets, 6d to Bd. ; Ladies' Coronets, Is. Boot Laces, 4d. to 6d. ; Belt Buckles, 4d to Is. Assorted Earrings, 6d. per pair Scotch Pebble Brooches, Is. Cd. ■ Kings and Pins, 6d. Black Brooches, Is. and Is. 6d. Black Earrings, Is. Hair Brashes, Is. Gd. Combs, Cd. ; Tooth Brushes, Cd. Purses, 6d. to Is. ; Scissors, Is per pair Stay Busks, three Fasteners, Gd. Corkscrews, Gd. to 9d. ; Egg Boilers, 8d to Is. Children's Boots, 2s. and 2s. 6d. Children's Socks, 3d. to Bd. Boys' Caps, Is. ; Slates, Id. and 2d, Stationery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, and Toys. J. WILLIAMS, (LATE H. WATTS). Hawkers and Shopkeepers supplied in small quantities to retail.



WANTED, a good Flax Baler for a Mill near Riverhead. —Apply to Ryan, Bell, & Co., Vulcan Lane. W "ANTED, a Cook. Apply to Mrs. Reader Wood, Parnell. ANTED, Tenders to build a Brick Stable. Tenders close on Saturday. — Apply to G. Cook, Hobson Street. _ ANTED,"a Draper's Assistant. —Apply between 8 and 10 a.m. at J. M. McLachlan's, 214, Queenxstreet. ANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply Greyhound Hotel. W~ANTED, a smart active Lad. Apply to W. Paul, Grey-street. ANTED, a Male Cook; also a steady Man to work in the garden and make himself generally useful. Apply Manukau Hotel, Onehunga. XNTED, immediately a good Machinist for the Tailoring Trade ; also three good Tailors " good wages given. No other need apply, JAMES CAMP, Tailor, 184 Queen street. , W "ANTED, a General Servant, for Re muera ; good references required.— Apply to Mrs Thomas Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED, immediately, Stone Masons. Apply to Messrs. Jagger & Packer, Firewood Dealers, Freeman's Bay. W~ ANTED, Six First-class Tailoresses; the beet wages given, — Apply to S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen, street. ANTED, a thoroughly good general servant. Apply S. CooiißESy, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen>-street. A.NTED,—A Situation as Housekeeper to attend on one or two gentlemen. —Apply at the Star Office. ANTED, a General Servant, for a small family. References required.—Enquire, for address, office of this paper. ANTED,—B,OOO to 10,000 BOTTLE 3, at,(he Albert Brewery, Queen street. ANTED^"Good Midde-aged fVoman as General Servant, Apply at the Flagstaff Hotel, Forth Shore. 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, a general Servant.—Apply for address to M. Niccol, Custom house street. ■ ANTED,—A General Servant. Good wages.—Apply at the National Mart. OTTLES BOTTLES!! BOTTLES!!! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedell & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. ANTED, —A Nurse Girl; also a General Servant.—Apply at 91, top of Grey street. W ~~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. ANTED, 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. COALS! COALS I! WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, at lowest rate?. —Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen streets. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supplj all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broac? Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood- Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gun- 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. XT7 ANTED Known that Holdship and Co VV are compelled to clear out during the present month their vory large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom-houae street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. 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 per Meal: The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, joints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hotirs, charge, 6d: GMITH AND HIG-GINS, TAILORS, WYNDHAM STREET. TO BE LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed House, with all convenience, in Pitt street, SAMUEL COCHRAnE & SON. MONEY TO LEND on firsUclass free hold security.—Apply to Mr Connell, solicitor, Yailc's Buildings, Wyndham street. FOR SALE, or to LET, a Blacksmith's Shop, with tools, doing a good business. Apply H. Partington, 30, Queen street. FOR SALE —A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cnea p t —Apply to J. Clabe, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or (hree Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residenco in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate. Apply Mrs. Ellison, Prospect Honse, Hobßon-street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. /"COMFORTABLE BOARD and Residence \J corner of Hobson and Durham streets, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. Terms moderate. AN_ person found Trespassing on the Engine House of the Fre Brigade or interfering with the plant will be prosecuted. B A. ASHER, Superintendent. TO SHIPPERS AND SHIP-BUILDERS. —The undersigned has on hand a quan» tity of Seasoned and Deck PLANKING, in lengths, from 25 feet and upwards. Also, Rimu and other timber suitable for Cabinet makers.—M. H. Roe, Cornwall Timber Yard, Onohunga and Auckland,



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! * H. ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING- THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS DEAPEEY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PRICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be moßt happy to offer as Discount, Pbee and without Chaege for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers to the amonnt of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lace Falls, Hosiery, Ties, Collars, or any other useful article they may select, of not less Value than two shillings. To all Purchasers of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered: Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, ar.d Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of new and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other G-oorls be altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, bufas before stated, every decsription OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING-, SOLD AT THE VEEY 10WEST PBICE IN AUCKLAND, N.B. —These Discount Goods are freely offered at an expression of the appreciation by H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on him since commencing Business. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN.



CALIFORNIAN "NEWS OF THE WOELD." ONLY 50 COPIES LEFT. REED & BEETT, sole agents, Evening- Star Office. Copies can also he "had from Manley, stationer, Queen street Harris, stationer, Shortland Btroet Stretton, stationer, Parncll* Gilman, Post Office, Onehunga Maya, Post Office, North Shore Duder, grocer, North Shore CITY ENDOWMENTS. City Council Office, January 10, 1872, NOTICE is hereby given that tho City En dowments aro now in the management of the City Council. Tenants are therefore requested to pay their Rents to Mr. J. W. Diddajis, the City Collector, till further notice. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. NO. 6 COMPANY A.R.V. THE General Hnlf-yearly meeting of the above Company will be held at the Orderly Room, Princes street, on Friday evening, the 12th inst., immediately after parade. All members requested to bo present. Business : Election of non-commissioned officer?, and other matters of importance. By order. GEORGE BULLOCK, Hon. See. SPRING VILLA, PONSONBY ROAD.— The duties of Mrs Addey's Boarding and Day School will bo resumed on Monday, January 15. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, ONEHUNGAROAD. M'ES. LEWIS'S Pupils will commence their Studies, MONDAY, January 22nd, 1872. MR. AND MADAME WINTER'S Schools, Melbourne House, Karan gahape Road. Tho young ladies and gentle men will roassemble on MONDAY, January 15th. SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY, Shortland street.—Conducted by Mrs. Harden and Miss Haselden. Studies will ro» commence on Tuesday, January 23rd instant. —January 4, 1872, FA I NT! PAINT!! FOR SALE, 5 cwt. Black Paint at 3d: pel* lb. A. DRUMMOND, Market Place. TUST RECEIVED. —A small quantity of J Silk Grain of choice kinds, and of Mul berry Seeds. —Apply to the Curator, Acclima tisation Gardens, or to the undersigned T.KI RK. TTAUXHALL GARDENS, LAKE V ROAD, NORTH SHORE. William Wells and Son have much pleasure in announcing that Vauxhall Gardens are again open to the public. Tho whole of the grounds have been rearranged, the walks repaid, and every novelty in shrubs, ficwers, and rustic architecture has been introduced. These splendjd gardens will now vie with any in the province for natural beauty of the indegonious trees and shrubs, and the luxuriance, variety,and the abundance of the plants and flowers. To picnic parties imd sohools, Vautahll Gardens will bo found especially attractive and suitable ; and every accommodation will be afforded by the proprietors to visitors of this class. Refreshments of all kinds at very moderate prices. Swings, cricket, and other amusement for young people. The proprietors beg to offer their sincere thanks to the Officers and Brethren of tho A, O.F. and 1.0.0. for their magnificent patronage on Boxing Day, and to the many hundreds of ladies and gentlemen who joined in the Fete Given by the amalgamated Societies. given oy g_^ WELLg & gON> Vauxhall Gardens. /X, T7IOR LONDON DIRECTi /sO§*c\\To sail ou Thursday, 18th Jan. The Composite Clipper Ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyds 16 years, W. Ashby, Com mander. .-,,,■. ■> j n No steerage passengers will be booked altei Saturday, the 13th inst. Steerage faro, £20. For passage apply to Captain Ashbt, or bOftr CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Auckland, January 9, 1872.



*14 "FLAGSTAFF FERRY. Jj^<f§&\ JJ ■ Table Nobth Shore «finm»r Ferry Boats. EVERY DAY: HALF«HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7-20 pm 8 pm, 10.30pm 31pm Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. m /^ OLDEN CROWN FOR IjgMk VT THE THAMES. WlmSml® MAVE AUCKLAND. Friday, January 12, 11 o'clock morning Saturday, January 13, 10 o'clock morning Sunday, January 14, 10 o'clock morning. LEAVE TABAEU. Thursday, January 11, 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, January 12, 4 o'clock afternoon Saturday, January 13, 3 o'clock afternoon Sunday, January 14, 4 o'clock afternoon. Fares—saloon, 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. _ "OOYAL ALFRED FOR «? 3k% -EL COROMANDEL AND \f^A\kh^ GRAHAMBTOWN. ft". '. ■»L'"'<'Q£ ■ Auckland to Coeomandel. Friday, January 12, at 12 noon Saturday, January 13, at 7.30 morning CoHOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Thursday, January 11, 5 p.m. Friday, January 12, 5 p.m. ' Saturday, January 13, at 12 noon Freight, 10s per ton. Faros—Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. nrnoß the thames. ■^J||f&P§^ A Cargo Boat every day from Tho ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Seos, will leave this v/ook as under — Friday, January 12, 10 o'clock evening Also, p.s. LADY BOWEN, Thursday, January 11, 8 o'clock evening 'j. MORTON, A gent. «c , I? OR TAEANiII, ZkMh. Jj NELSON, PICTON, Jfj^flSSk, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- Ss.^%-^ TO N, AND PORT CHAL MERS. Tho N.Z.S.S. Company's s.v TARANAKI, E. Wheeler, Commander, from Onehuuga, on Saturday, the 13th instant, at 11 a.m, For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onchunga. Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. 4^ . QTEAM TO WANGAREI. 4^SHJllli» DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as under : From Auckland. January 15, Monday, 7 o'clock ovening January 22, Monday, 2 o'clock afternoon January 29, Monday, 7 o'clock ovening Feom Wang arei. January 10, Tuesday, 11 o'clock night January 23, Tuesday, 5 o'clock afternoon January 30, Tuesday, 9 o'clock night HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. OEGULAR STEAM COM ■a^k&s. ±\> mumcation with 25KSKj||^.T1IE BAY 0F ELANDS, DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, at 4 p.m. From Kussell to Auckland —Every Saturo day, lpm. For all particulars apply to HAGT7E Smith and Walkeh, No 8, lusuranco Buildings, Auckland; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L Q Coffee, Waitangi. -iZ mHE PASSENGER LINE OF jfcMJ§v J- PACKETS. *£«iae^* 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. w A USTRALIAN STEAM JZLjbZfe^ -tV. NAVIGATION Co's MmEEGULAS MONTHLY FIKBT-CLABS STEAM LINE BE* TWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Coinpany'B Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, will leave this for bove ports on Thursday, the 18th January. I a For freight or passage, apply to 11. M. JERVIS, Agent. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. «&llafg_Sra» The United States, New Zealand, and Austbalian Mail Steamship Line; FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with tho New Zealand Go vernment for a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship NEBRASKA, 2,143 tons register, 1. HAEDINft, Com mander, is appointod to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURS DAY, the 25th mat., at Noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOBSON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. \ DVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, jCX. Erench, Logic, Algebra, and the higher (branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few Boarders. C. B. ANDREW, 8.A., Head Master.



TO THE ELECTOES OF THE DIS TEICT OF EODNEY. /^ ENTLEMEN,—A Vacancy being about take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by tho resignation of Heney W. Fabnall. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conduct as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. EOYAL OAK GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). AN Extraordinary MEETING- of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Pacific Hotel, Coromandel, on Friday, tho 19th day of January, 1872, at 4 o'clock p.m. Business : —To Increase the Capital of the Company. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, January 9, 1872. EOYAL OAK GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). A CALL (the first) of ONE SHILLING per Share has This Day been made payable to the Secretary, at the Company's Office, Ring's Road, Coromandel, on and after this date. By Order. W. HORNF, Secretary. Coromandel, January 9, 1872. BANK OF TOKATEA. GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED;. rTIHE First Ordinary General Meeting of ■ Shareholders will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel. Queen street, Auckland, at 1 o'clock p.m, on Saturiay next, the 13th January, 1872- By order of the Directors. A. D. McTAVISH, Manager. Auckland, December 28, 1872: PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY, REGISTERED. THE TRANSFER BOOKS will remain Closed until Noon on MONDAY, 15th January, when a dividend of One Shilling and Sixpence per share will be payable at the Company's Offices. R, HORNE, Manager. /CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEA.R HOLI- Kj DAYS. — Persons wishing to enjoy these holidays with a Roast Goose or Good Old English Roast Beef, without, the unbearable heat generally endured, should call at Heebeet H. Smith's High street, and get one 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 und very little fuel, and are to be had at the low price of 30s. Also, mothei's of families in town and country will find these ovens will rendor cookery a much more bearable, pleasanter, and cooler occupa tion as the heat is onolosed, 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,—Heiibeet 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. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. Capital —ONE MILLION STERLING. Head Office, 28, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Dieectoes: Chairman—Alex&ndeb Chum, Esq, of Thorn liebank 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, Bsq, Glasgow James Kirkland, Esq, G-lasgow Charles Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Esq, Ardrossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Wai Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Feedeeick J Hallows, Esq | Consulting Physician—Dr P A Simpson Auditor—J Geaham, Esq, C A Solicitors— Messrs Towebs-Clabk, Roberton, AND ROSS Bankers—The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shortlandstreet, Auckland. j < ■..,.. "ifTORWICH 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. GEAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions in any number, within a given time, of th< BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLI PRICES. |f£g°SENT T0 AIJCI PAEI3 O]P NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many year established at City Road, London,. manufacturer p every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND



T)BINCE OF WALES THEATEE. Lessee ... ... Mr B. N. Jones. Last Three Nights of those Celebrated Artists.. MR MOETON TAVARES, AND MISS SURTEES. Re-appearance of those successful old favorites, MR. HOSKINS and MISS COLYILLE. GRAND SHAKESPERIAN FESTIVAL ! THIS (Thursday) EVENING, Jan. 11, The performance will commence with tho Tragedy of OTHELLO! ©thello Me. Hoskins. 1ag0... ME. MOBION TATEEErf. Desde'moDa ... ... Miss Scbtees. Amelia Miss Florence Colvillc. TO-MOEEOW (Friday), January 12, The performance will commence with tlie Tragedy of OTHELLO! Mr. M. Tavares and Mr. Hoskins exchanging characters ; also, Miss Surtees and Miss F. Colvillo. SKATING! SKATING! SKATING! mHE AMERICAN SKATING- RINK -*- WILL EE-OPEN IN THE LOWER ROOM AT THE CITY HALL, ON FRIDAY, 12th Inst., And will remain open every evening. ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING, WITH USE OF SKATES. Unites, To-morrow, at Noon. MAEKET DAY AUCTION SALE. AT AETHUE'S MAET. PO IT LT R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, &c, &c Peoditce —Potatoes, Onions, Cheese; Butter, Beef, Bacsn, Flour, &c. Geocebies, (assorted). —Several small lots of Good Tea, Sugar, Jams, Preserved Fish, &c. Household Fttbnitttbe, &c Eriday, January 12. Household Eurniture, Pianoforte, Ladies' and Gents' Saddles (su perior), Saddlery, and Military Accoutrements, Books, Sporting Guns, &c, &c, &c. Upper Symonds Street. The subscribers have been favoured with instructions from Major George (who is .leaving for England) to sell by auction, at his residence, Upper Symonds street, on Friday, the 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising— VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, in Walnut, by Chappell & Co. (nearly new), Drawing room Suite (green damask), Centre Table, Lamp and Bracket, Book Case, Vases, Fenders and Fireirons, Brussels and other Carpets, Hearthrugs, Door Mats, &c., Telescope Dining Table, Cheffonier, Cane Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Decanters, Claret Juge, Tumblersj Wines, Clocks, &c. BOOKS, comprising—Swift's, Fieldings, Smollet's, and Shakespeare's Works, Webster's Dictionary, Boswell's Life of Johnson, Stephen's Book of the Farm, Youatt on Sheep, Dickon's, Disraeli's and Thackery's Works, with several othors all well bound, and latest editions; also, several very superior Illustrated Works, comprising " Guy Mannering," Songs of Robert Burns," "The Dowie Dens O'Yarrow," "AuldLang Syne," and "Tho Antiquary." CHESTS DRAWERS, Double and Single Washstand and Toilet Sets, Double Bedsteads, Feather Bed and Pillows, Blankets, Hair Sofa, Mattresses, Carpets, Bath, &c. KITCHEN UTENSILS—Cooking Stove (complete), Crockery, Table, Washing Tubs, &c, &c. At One o'Clock, Lady'p Handsome Quilted Side Saddle, with Inlaid Buckskin Seat, Safety Stirrup and Balance Sircingle; also, Pelham Bridle, Martingale. &c, two Gents' Saddles, Bridles, Military Accoutrements, Bits, Spurs, &c, Rollers, Horse Rugs, &c, Double-barrel Fowling Piece, Flasks, &c, two Guns. SAMUEL COCHKANE & SON", Auctioneers. Monday, January 15. AT PONSONBY ROAD. ri^HE subscribers are instructed by Mrs. Sop* X. pet (who is leaving for England), to sell at her residence, off Ponsonby Road (near All Saints' Church), on above date at eleven o'clock, Tha entire HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &0., consisting of— 1 Rosewood Cottage PIANOFORTE, by "Chappell," Round Table, and Cover, Lamp, Chairs, Sofa and Cushion, Easy Chair, Pictures, Two Sets White Curtains, Three Seta Damask Curtains, Blinds, Pictures, Carpets, Hearthrugs, Fender and Fire irons, Spiritbottles, Cruet Ornaments, Glassware, Knives Forks and Spoons, Dessert Service, Tea Service, Crock ery, &c, Iron Bedstead, Two Feather Beds, Wood Bedstead, Counterpane* Chest Drawers, Washstands and Wareg. Cane Chairs, Toilet Glass, Oilcloth, &c. Kitchen Stove, Cooking Uten-. ---„ sils, Table, Tubs, Chairs, &c., &0. cl [ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i- Auctioneers. c ! ■ ; ___«__ E -; FOE SALE BY PEIVATE CON TEACT, A First-class Lvtbstmeht, ONE of the best Hotels in the Auckland Province, together with the goodwill of i-j the same. »■ ■ . ~ „ The proprietor has determined to dispose or the business on account of ill»health. Terms Easy. Apply to Mr Samuel OochJ pane. Principals only dealt with )• Auokland, 7th December, 1871: