One of tho speakers complained of mem bers not being permitted to go behind the counter and take any book they may think /ifc, and instanced the Public Library in Mel /bourne. Even admitting for argument's sake, ' f.hat the Mechanics' Institute is a public library, \ which another speaker said it was not), I may tnention another case, viz., Brown's Free Library in Liverpool, the largest institution of its kind in the world, where anyone, be he prince or peasant, may enter and remain as long as the library is open, but he is not permitted either to approach the shelves, or to take a book out of the reading-room. But these are merely matters of detail, the principal object ia to attract the public and this can only be achieved by thoroughly reforming the Institute, and enlarging its collection of standard and eui-rent literature. Without intending to be personal, I think one cannot fail to be struck with the want of ■" public generosity " which prevails amongst the leading " lucky" men in Auckland towards her philanthropic societies. Witness that eyesore, St. Paul's Chursh, languishing for a coating of paint! the Choral Society's Hall passing through the ordeal of fire, and mortar ! so with the Mechanics' Institute, and the Museum ! Let it not be said of Auckland :

11l fares the land, to threatening ills a prey, Where wealth accumulates and men decay.

Apart from the purely local questions dis- Ousied by the meeting last evening, aD institution like the Mechanics', in these days of telegraphs and railroads, has a special claim tajson the practical sympathy of what I may term a necessai'ily democratic community. I have lately returnod from the vicinity of the theatre of the most momentous war that the world (in modern times) has ever seen, and if any further proof was requiied to demonstrate the practical utility of national education, we surely have ifc before us there in the most palpable and lamentable form. It has become a matter of history, that whereas the knap sacks of the German soldiery were found to contain maps of the French territory in which they were struggling, those of their Gallic rivals carried billets doux from sweethearts and wives ! Even the officers, when taken prisoners, confessed their ignorance of where even Berlin or the Shine lay ! Here we have *' the triumph of mind over matter:" a Moltke and a Bismarck laying in the dust the finest, but most ignorant army in the world! While apologising for trespassing on your valuable space, permit rue to add that the true remedy against the spread of revolutionary principles amongst our labouring men is to give them access (by public reading-rooms) to such authors as Adam Smith, Gibbon, and John Stuart Mill, from whom they will learn the reasons which account for the downfall of the older empires of the world, and upon which the prosperity of those of our day undeniably depend.

I am, &c,

F. H. Teoxtp.

STREET NUISANCES.

To the Editor of the Evening Stae. Bib, —Will jou again kindly urge upon the powers that"be the necessity of putting a stop to the practice of sitting on the door steps of the various Bhops in Queen street, to the great annoyance of the inmates and the passers by. A set of " hobble-de-hoys" take up their position on the door steps of Mr. Page, the photographer, and indulge in cursing, swear ing, and every description of filthy language. Last evening, a neighbor reproved them, and and requested them to "move on," but in stead of doing so, they gave him impudence and would not go. Unfortunately the police •re rerj seldom to be found when wanted, so that a ** night's lodging " was deprived these night wanderers.

Trusting the junction of Rutland and Queen streets will be a little lets frequented by this class of the rising generation, and more by the police,

I am, &c., An Auckland Native,

THE SHARE MARKET.

MB J. M. IBNMOX'S EBPOET,

The share market continues quiet. My sales comprise Caledonian, £16 10i. ; Thame3, £5 5i.; Pride of Tokatea, Bj. Closing Buyers— Caledonian, £16 ; Thames, £5 55.; Tookey, £9. Sellers—Caledonian, £1610s. ; Thames, £5 7s. 6d. j Pride of Tokatea, Bs.; Nonpareil, £3 10s.

THE SHARE MARKET.

CHAELE3 BTTBTON'S EBPOET,

Mr Chas. Burton reports a quiet market. Caledonians — sellers, £17 ; buyers, £16 ; Thames, £5 5s to £5 7s 6d j All Nations, £5 15a; Pride of Tokatea, 8s 6d; John Bulls, 3s ; Tokatea, 45a to 47s 6d.

THE EVENING STAR,, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872.

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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 pound*. I also challenge New Zealand for style and beauty. Two thousand pound worth of Colonial-made Jewellery always on hand.— S". H. Lewisson, Qneon street. —lAdvt.l Ladies in want of general drapery, underclothing, and baby wares should inspect the stock of such goods in the show-rooms of E. W. Dyaon, 220, Queen street, where they are being sold considerably Under value, consequent upon the early termination of the lease of the premises, and the contemplated retirement of the proprietor.—[Advt.] WANTED, a few Bushmen ; also a good Cook. — Apply to Schapp and AySBNKE. "ANTED immediately, a G-eneral Ser vant ; also a Nurse Girl, —Apply at the Old House at Home Hotel, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. ANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply at the office of this paper. "ANTED, a Boy, to make himself generally useful. — Apply to M. MoDebmott, Victoria- street East. fj>-| POUND RE WARD.—LOST, in OWJL Queen street, a Linen Purse with drawing string, containing £6 10s.—Any one returning the same to Jambs Baiit, Wake field street will receive the above reward. LOST, on Saturday Evening last, in Queen street, a Purse containing a small sum of money.—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to the office of this paper, IInENDERS WANTED, Labour •only, for iJL TURNING about 400 Balusters to a Design, CUTTING 40 Cusps, 40 Spandrils, 40 Pendants, 3 Finials, &c. Design to be seen and Tenders lodged at the office of Mr. Hendbbbobt, Architect, 59, Victoria-street. THE Undersigned intends leaving for Syd ney and Brisbane by the 'City of Mel bourne.' Any business clients may entrwst him with will receive his.best attention. J. TONSON GARLICE. February 23, 1872. TO MILKMEN AND OTHEES.. TO LET, at Reniuera, 16 Acres GRASS LAND, fenced, with a Four-roomed House, Kitchen, and Dairy, now in the occu pation of C.F. Gaus.—Apply for terms to Mr. G. P. PIBEOE, New Zealand Insuranoe Buildings; -• - ;>: ;-



WANTED, an Active Lad, to assist in the Diniag-room. — Apply Governor Brown Hotel. WANTED, a Female General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. Mitfoed, Parnell. Reference required. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply" at Porteb's Dining Rooms, Queen street. WANTED, a good Ge^aTlTemale Ser vant. Wages 15s. per week. Apply at the Offioo of this paper. ANTED^ a Cooper. Apply R. Seccombe and Son, Great Northern Brewery. W '"ANTED, a Cutter, from 6~lcTlo tons, to supply Green Flax to Lucas' Creek Flax Mill.—For particulars, apply to Feaseb AND TINNE. WANTED, Whisky and Old Tom Bottles —W. J. Calkwell & Co., Vulcan Lane. TTi ANTED, a General Female Servant. VV Apply to Mrs. Gaelics:, Mount _lbert, or Eraser's Buildings, Shortland street, Auckland. C~~ TtyIIALL TO-NIGHT.—Now, Ladies, make baste to say a kind word to Mabib Dttret on this her farewell. ANTED, _ General Servant. Apply to Mrs. WaymotJ-H, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. 1 OAA GOOD and USEFUL MOHAIR DRESSES, --v" 2s. lid. per Dress.-.T. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED, a General Servant. Apply immediately to Mrs. Andebson, Beresford street. J COSGRAVE & CO.'S Monster Sale of Drapery, • : and Clothing is now on. ANTED, to Borrow £700, on First-class Property, freehold. —Apply to J. B. Geaham, Solicitor, Vaile's Buildings. /T (~\ f\ CHILDREN'S CASHMERE PELISES ; O\J\J Beautifully Embroidered, 7s. 9.- J. COS GRAVE AND CO. WANTED, 100 or 200 shares in the Harbor View Claim, Coromandel.— Apply at the Stab Office. THE Largest Stock of Boys' and Youths' Clothing in Auckland, to be sold at Half-price.—J. COS. GRAVE AND CO.^ __•_ . ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri.— James W. Walleb, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. A WIDOW LADY can receive into her private family, Two Young Gentlemen. Terms, £1 per week each.—Apply to Mrs. E., office of this paper. •7KA ALL-WOOL TABLE COVERS; Chahi I U\J Patterns, 5s lid.—J. COSGRAVE & CO.; 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 street, and opposite United Service Hotel. WANTED to Sell, the Lease, Goodwill, and Furniture, of a FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT, doing a large buiiness, in the best position in Grahamstnwn.' —For par ticulars, apply to J.J., Official Assignees, Insurance Buildings. 7A PIECES of CHINA MATTING; Plain and • v Checked ; yard wide ; 9Jd per yard.—J. COS GRAVE & CO. ANTED, 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. C A PIECES of SHEETING ; 72 inches ; at 1b per wU yard. -J. COSGRAVE &, CO. QA PIECES of BLUE SERGE ; all wool; suitable «*U for Ladies' Dresses ; Is. 3d. per yard.—J. COS GRAVE & CO. TT7 ANTED Known that Holdship and Co VV are compelled to clear out during the present month their very large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Customhouse street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. CAA LADIES* and CHILDREN'S HATS, Cd. each. tfsJKJ J. COSGRAVE & CO. 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. KA PIECES of FRENCH LLAMAS; all wool ; O\J in all Colours ; Sid- per Yard.—J. COS GRAVE & CO. r/KA MEN'S TWEED COATS, 10s. 6d. ; reduced I OVJ from 25s.—J. COSGRAVE k CO. O~~ITY HALL TO-NIGHT.—It's no use, Dadda, old Boots or not, I want to see Johnny Hydes To-Night. enn PIECES of HORRACK'S LONG CLOTH, sjd. OUU per yard.—J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED— POO Men. to DINE at the American Restaurant, Wellesley street East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea* sort 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 ho_rs, charge, 6d: OA DOZEN MEN'S FELT HATS, Is. each.—J. -v GOSGRAVE AND CO. WANTED, Mining Managers and Busi ness people to call and examine the latest and most improved.Stamps and Presses at I. Alexandeb's, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite the United Service Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE -' is prepared to' supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood- Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gun; Laths, Shingles,&c.,&c, at the lowest maker t prices, at his Yards Custom-house street. ON SALE, TOBACCO, 10'S AND POCKET PIECES Tinplates, Coke and Charcoal Iron Black Charcoal. E. & H. ISAACS, Fort street. QBSE B V E D V S O N'S ADVEETISEMENT, Page 3, Column 5. " i! JTONSON GARLIOK.i • Shabebbokeb, I Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866;



CITY HALL TONIGHT. — MARIE DURET, the great Auckland favorite. 1 A A MEN'S NAVAL SUITS ; all wool; 19s. Cd. -L\J\J per Suit.—J. COSGRAVE AND CO. poslale, PASTRY COOK and CONFECTIONERY Business at Grahanistown, doing a fair business.—Particulars at Sextie's, Shortland street. r\C\f\ DOZEN MEN'S CRIMEAN SHIRTS; all wvU wool; at 3s. lid.—J. COSGRAVE AND CO. BOTTLES BOTTLES!! BOTTLES!!! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedelx & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. IAA PIECES of GREY CALICO; stout make ; 3|d. 1W J. COSGRAVE AND CO. fj-l A AAA TO LEND, in sums of di,lAJ 9 \J\J\J £500 and upwards., Also, several smaller sums. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street. i KA DOZEN of LADIES' STAYS, from la lid.-J. OKJ COSGRAVE AND CO. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or three Gentlemen can be 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, AN ENORMOUS QUANTITY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, to be Sold less than Cost.—J. COSGRAVE AND CO. FOR SALE, a Fishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also, several Slhips'Boats. —Apply to J. Claee, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. FOR SALE, a Drawing Room Harmonium, Walnut case; eight stops and knee swell; a splendid instrument.—Apply at the Stab office. A MAGNIFICENT VARIETY of GENT'S TIES, SCARFS, COLLARS, UNDER SHIRTS, DRESS SHIRTS, and SILK do., to be Sold Cheap.—J. COS 3-RAVE AND CO. i? 1 r\r\f\ T0 one Shilling MARIE 3WXUUU DURET plays To-Night at ;he City Hall. jyjfi POUNDS REWARD. Whereas several robberies of fruit and flowers have lately been committed from my garden, I hereby offor the above reward upon conviction of any of the offenders. I'l LAURENCE D. NATHAN, I-arangabape Road. PEELIMINAEY NOTICE. A SPLENDID opportunity will be imme diately offered to those desirous of obtaining allotments on the Tiki Road.—Full particulars can be obtained from Mr. R. Jones, Coromandol; or, S. Coelirano and Son, Auctioneers, Auckland. NO T I C E. THE Gentleman who was anxious to see Mr. John P. Jebvis can receive inform* ;ion of his residence by applying to WILLIAM McLean, Fishmonger, Queen street Wharf; >r to Aiexandub McMillan, two doors :rom City Mission, Albert street. AUCKLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Auckland Educational Society will be hold on MONDAY, the 4th March, 1872, in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Associa» tion, Wellesley street, Auckland, at 7.30 p.m., to receive the report of the Directors for the past year, and on other general business. J. MOGINIE, Secretary. mo LET. OFFICES AND STOBAGE, AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back Entbance to Pbemises. Apply to HENEY GILFILLAN, Agent. AUCKLAND CO - OPEEATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT ' SOCIETY. NOTICE. THE Adjourned Meeting of persons inter ested in the formation of the above Society will be hold at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wellesley street, on MONDAY, 26th February, at 8 ( o'clock. Business: to receive and consider the rules prepare d by the preliminary committee, and i to take other steps for forming the Society. JOHN BATGER, " Secretary pro. tern. COROMANDEL HARP GOLD MINING j COMPANY. NOTICE. SHAREHOLDERS are requested to take notice that they are liable to be tried for all calls and expenses due, and remaining un paid after seven days from this date, and their shares forfeited. By order of the Direotors. P. McTAVISH,, Manager. ; ; 42, Queen street, Auckland, 23rd February, 1872. PEIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD.MIN ING COMPANY (Eegisteebd). THE First Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Mechanics' Institute on MONDAY, 4th March, 1872, at 12 o'clock noon. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, elect two Auditors, and consider such other business as may be brought before the meeting. 'SS ' .;./ R. HORNE, . Manager. ; Auckland, 23rd February, 1872s omnia JAMES BUTCHEE, CARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared! cj i and delivered from ships on the shortest J notice. . !,u > -, , t PAXIAST SUPPLIED. |



JUST OPENED. GOOD QUALITY BLACK GLACE SILKS ■ f'i .".; ■; ; .. ; ;3s. lld.'periyard DITTO DITTO, WIDE WIDTH, 4s lid. per yard. " The Aboye are Splendid Value." - - *' V '" -\im' -""' "L> '•■* *'''" 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. i _______ 200 PAIRS BLANKETS, 7s. 6d. per pair, Below present value. SJCM.-MBE DRJB.Ssi.MATERIAL3, Reduced in Price. SUMMER CLOTHING, At Reduced Prices. . XL ATKINS 5 _ . LATE HAY & H()NE YMAft. #%| NO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE BRIGADE. COMPLIMENTARY BAXLTO CAPTAIN CLARK. IN consequence of the uumber of Tickets issued by the Committee for this Ball, it will bo held in the DKILL SHED, Princes street, instead of the PARNELL HALL, as origina ly intended. HERBERT T. HASLEY KNIGHT, Hon. Secretary. AUCKLAND HARBOE BOAED. REPAIRS TO QUEEN STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, -"'' Auckland, 10th February,. 1872. mENDERS for Repairs to the outer T of ,JL the Queen street Wharf in terms of plan and specification to be seen at this office, will be received on TUESDAY, the 27th inßtant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to bo endorsed, "Tender for Repairs to Queen street Wharf." WILLIA.M.C. D4XDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HAEBOE BOAED EXTENSION OFT, QUEEN STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 10th February, 1872. mENDERS for Extension of the T at the JL Queen street Wharf'used'-by the Thames steamers, in terms of plan and specification to be seen at this office, .will be received on TUESDAY, the 27th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tbnder for Ex tension of T." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. A PREMIUM OF FIFTY POUNDS (£SO) will be awarded for the best Design for a New and Permanent Hospital Building for Auckland. Designs to bo sent in to the ■ Siip9rintendenfc, not later than MONDAY, the 25th March, 1372. All necessary information may be obtained on appMcation at the Superintendent's Office. HUGH ,3. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. -PAR.NELL; IJISTRICT^sMaB?: C .': TO SCORIA MASONS AND CARTERS. TENDERS will be received until noon of TuEBDAY,27th instant,for Building Scoria and other Retaining Walls, Filling in Ground, &c, at Parnell. Plans, &c, at the office of Mr. KeaX9, Architect /Ipsurance Buildings. I I.' J. M. DARGAVILLE, ~ , .. Chairman. IMPORTANT NOTICE. THE most inveterate' case of Diarrhoea, Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using Db. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti-cholebaPowbehs, as prepared and sbldA b^; H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. MESSRS/ W. W A. KENNEDY, I ?* ' Saddibes and Haewess Makebs, "■* ; :i BEG to inform their friends and the public, that they have disposed of their business at No. 154, Queen street, Auckland, to Me. W. Sr JONES,- andt solioit > for him fit con tinuanco of the favors so liberally conferred on them. (Signed) W. & A. KENNEDY. L IA*X OQ i\ ii i"i':l\\'Y: :A JI/.;' 'jl'yi'-J-f'c'iXi' 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 beatowedrupon his predecessors, might be accorded to him. W. S. JONES, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 154, Queen Stebet,



iTj^XPIEATION OE LEAS I RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS B, W. DYSON Is now offering his Stock as under: — : FANCY DRESS GOODS, Much below cost prices. , GRENADINES and MUSLINS (New and choice), , j At cost prices. LADIES' UNDERDERCLOTHING, Under Importer's prices. ' SHEETINGS, TERRY and other QUILTS, At cost prices. BABY LINEN, SATIN HOODS, and HATS, Below cost prices. FROCKS, ROBES, PELISSES, everything for Infants, Considerably under importers' prices. TABLE anp CRUMB CLOTHS, ... At cost prices. FANCY SILK DRESSES, Much under cost prices. LADIES' and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, Very much under cost prices, MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, and HATS, At cost prices. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, Below cost prices. MEN'S and BOY'S STAW HATS, Is. lid., worth 4s. BLACK SILK DRESSES, splendid goods, Under importer's prices. HOSIERY and FANCY GOODS, Very cheap. ' JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES, 2s. Cd. per pair. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OR SOLD liV AUCTION. E. W. DYSON, 20, QUEEN STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel. piTY ENDOWMENTS. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. BY ORDER OP THE CIT"S COR PORATION. All those Pieces or Parcels of Land, with the Buildings thereon erected, enumerated and described in the Sehedulo hereunder written will, on Friday, the 15th of March next, at 11 0.m., bo offered for Lease by public auction by Mr.GSibbin, Auctioneer, at his Rooms, Queen street, Auckland. SCHEDULE. Section 31, Lot 12, having a frontage to Grrey street of 51 feet, and to Cook street |58 feet; upset yearly rental, £50 ; term, 21 years. Section 31, Lot 27, having a frontage to Albert street of 47 feet, and to Wellesley street 104 feet; upset yearly rental, £30; term, 21 years. Section 35, Lot 1, fronting WaVefield street 45 feet, and Mount street 100 feet, four cottages erected thereon ; upset yearly rental, £30 ; term, 21 years. Section 35, Lot 10, fronting Symonds street 44 feet; upset yearly rental, £10; term, 21 years. Bection 35, Lot 18, frontage to Mount street 46 feet, to Symonds street 44 feet; upset yearly rental, £10 ; term, 21 years. Section 35, Lot 18, corner allotment front ing Mount and Symonds Btreets, 113 feet; upset yearly rental, £15; term, 21 years. Section 51, Lot 12, containing 3 roods 21 perches, frontage to Hopetown street 253 feet; upset yearly rental, £10; term, 21 years. NOTICE. rTIHE SKATING- RINK will be CLOSED for TWO NIQ-lITS, and will EE-OPEN on MONDAY EVENING- NEXT, at the ugual ime and place. ■ - -~k«* OTEAM TO COROMAN REGULAR TRADER. REDUCED FREIGHTS TO COROMANDEL. . lho p.s. . CHALLENGER will leave as follows :— Saturday, 2 ith February, Coromandel for Graham stown, 6,30 p.m. Monday, 26th I February, Graharustown for Co/omandel, 8 a.m. ; Coromandel for Auck land, noon. Tuesday, 27th February, Auckland for Coromandel, Ip. m.; Coromandel for Grahams town, 6.30 p.m. : y Wednesday, 28th February, Grahamstown for Coromandel, 8.30 a.m. ; Coromandol for Auckland at noon. Thursday, 29th February, Auckland for Coromandel, 1 p.m;; Coromandel for Gra hamstown, 6.30 p.m. Fares between Coromandel and Auckland, 6s. and 4s. J. MURBAY. hO4 nP HE PASSENGER LINE OF JfcfiiSK^ X PACKETS. niflfflrr: FOR LONDON DIRECT. Oj '~: i: ;• ■•■■__■. oru titiJ :;'. <{ia<l o!o The favourite Clipper Ship , ,: : caduceus, ' ';-:;;'' ; D. T.: Roberts, Esq., Commander (late of the Maori.) r This fine, vesael, having the greater portion of tier cargo engaged, will meet with prompt despatch, and sail in February. Her cabin accommodation is unsurpassed. For freight^ or passage, apply to Ji. D, NATHAN & 00.



j /X . qPECIAI TRIP, | /^f|fc§i|\- FOX THE THAMES. 1 The p.s. ! ENTERPRISE No. 2. , Captain Scon, will receive cargo on Saturday, from 10 a.m., and sail as above at 10 a.m. on Sunday, 25th inst. JAMES MORTON. ■ m OLDEN CROWN FOR e^JMIk THE THAMES. "^^^^^^^gr Time Table : Leates Attokland—Every 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.m. 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, Agenfc. D EGULAR STEAM COM -1 'V.-X JLV MUNICATION WITH THE BAY OF ISLANDS, ~*mfes!Ho&ss*e The ps DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell —Every Thhurs day, 4 p.m. From Kussell to Auckland—Every Satur* : day, lpm. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith AND W Alices, No 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L G Coefee, Waitangi. 1 , CjTEAM TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS AND ftfW'MSs THE THAMES. The fine p.s. COMEEANG Will leave during the present month as follows:— Auckland fob Russell. Every Wednesday, at 4 p.m. Russell fob Auckland. Every Friday, at 4 p.m. Auckland foe Thames. Every Monday, at 1 p.m. Has superior accommodation for passengers, and is the best Cattle Beat on the coast. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. February 16, 1872. "OOYAL ALFRED FOR * c _ti COROMANDEL. Auckland to Coeomandel. Monday, February 26, 1 p.m. COROMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Saturday, February 24, 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 12 noon. COBOMANDEL TO GEAHAMBTOWN. Monday, February 26, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Fobruary 27, 8 p.m. Grahamstown to Coeomandel. Tuesday, February 27, 7.30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 8.30 a.m. Fares —Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. j% T> EUULAE WEEKLY ra^Sv Xi STEAM COMMUNICA /sffpISSTION WITH .WANGAREI (CALLING AT THE HOT Springs, Kawatt, and Omaha, each way) . The p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as follows : — Feom Auckland. Monday, February 26, at 5 o'clock evening FEOM WANaAEEI. Tuesday, February 27, 8 o'clock evening. HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agenta. <%a Tj^LAGSTAFF FERRY j||i||^TiME Table North Shoeb -yjfifcauw^ Feeey Boats. EVERY DAY: HALF-HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 720 pm 8 pm 10.30 pm 11pm Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. 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. Blethfit, Com* mandler, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, TO-MORROW (Sunday), the 25th February, at 4 p.m. punctually. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENUERSON & MACFARLANE. iJ TjIOR NAPIER, WELLING 4*Vgk JC TON,LYTTELTON,AND U.'S.,N.Z., & A. M. S. S. LINE. The Splendid Steamship NEBRASKA, 2,143 tons Register, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on or about Tuesday the 27th instant. : For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. A USTRALIAN STEAM *Jjv3k J\. NAVIGATION Go's class Steamers. Under engagement to connect with the United States, New Zealand, and Australian Mail Steamship Line Sydney, and Mel bouene. Transhipping to any Australian Port by 'the Australian-Steam Navigation Company's -Steamers. The splendid steamship , CITY OF MELBOURNE, .X With the English Mail, Passengers, &0., will be despatched for above ports, upon arrival; Nebraska, due on the 26th inst. , ; , For freight or passage, apply to "' H. M. JERVIS, Agent.



MOUNT ALBERT. X: MORNINGSIDE SCHOOL ENTER TAINMENT. OK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2G, 1872. \ - • '" - • '•'. j TTOOALand Instrumental Music from 7.3.0. V to 9. Hoffman on the Piano. Dancing 9 to 12. Hoffman Pianist. Admission :—•' ; Entertainment, Is j Dancing Is ; Full Tickets,;' 2s. —A. K. Taylor, Chairman. Should the weather be unfavourable, tho* Entertainment "will be held the first fine even ing following. P SINCE OF WALES THEA.TRE Lessee .. .. Mr. B. N Jokes. THIS (Saturday) EVENING-, FEB. 23.>/ Last Appearance of PROF3SSOR LOUIS HASELMAYER TO-NIGHT. Last Night of the Birds and Mice, Last Night of the PIANO SOLOS. Last Night of the Magical Deceptions. The Evening performance will conclude with-. the GOBLIN DRUM, with the EXPLANATION. ' - ■ : ■■ i-i Prices of Admission: Dress Circle, *■ ss.;* Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s. The " Pauline Medley," composed by Pro feeaor Haselmayer, and arranged for the Piano, on sale at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s, Queen street. mHE "CARNIVAL OF VENICE," X played with a Clothes Brush on tho Piano, at tho Prince of Wales Theatre To night. piTT HA.LL. THIS SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, POSITIVE FAEEWELL COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO , hua M R. J. P. HYDE S. SIGNOR DONATO'S FAREWELL TO AUCKLAND. Song and Dance, " Love amongst the Roses,"" Signor Donate : THE NAVAL BRIGADE MINSTRELS Have kindly volunteered their services. MISS FLORA ANSTEAD'S Positive last appearance in Auckland. HARRY EMERSON'S ... Olio of Oddities.- MR, J. P. HYDES' : { ) Farewell Entertaiment and Speech. SIGNOR DONATO, The World's Wonder, in his tmlj astounding Performance. CITY HALL TO-NIGHT. The Celeste of the world, M A.EI B D URE T, En route for Honolulu, has kindly given her valuable services for the Benefit of; >~% J. P. HXDES. ;., ~/ MARIE DUR E T Will appear in one of her Greatest:, > Delineations. ,■•■-■ ■ ■ ■. • i Admission—Ome Shilling^} Front Seats, 3g" Body of Hall, 2s. ■VfORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE. IN SOCIETY. CAPiTiX, £2,300,000 j Established 1808. NORWICH UNION,FIRE INSURAIfaEs 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 Ofpice, 28, St Vincent Place,' 1* Glasgow. Dibectoes: Chairman —Alexander Cbum, Esq, of Thorny liebank ," H E drum Ewing, Jun, Esq, Merchant, Glasgow Hugh Brown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow ~ Richard Kidston, Esq (Messrs A G Kidstpu and Co), Glasgow James King, Younger of Campsie, Escfo Glasgow . James Kirkland, Esq, Glasgow Charles Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Esq, Ardrossan \i :.' x D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Wm Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Fbedbbick J Hallows, Esq Consulting Physician—Dr P A SimpsojT Auditor—J Graham, Esq, CA- Solicitors—Messrs Towers- Clabe:, Robebtof, and Rosa : ....-' m) ] Bankers—The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PßEEOE AND GRAHAM, Shor tlandstreefc, Auckland. .: ■WEDNESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY. C 6 M F ORTA BLE H6TJsi£a SYMONDIS STREET. '~'. THE subscribers have received instructions to.sell at theiLand Mart, Fort street,'on WEDNESDAY, 28th February, at 12 o'o|oof. A Comfortable cight-robmed House,'Sftr : Symond's street, with the Allotment t \ , (44: frbritttge), ou which it is erected. Held under a.leasa having about 11 ,; years to ranvni SAMUEL CQOHEANEJ '&'"&s% A»ofcionoer».