NEW USE FOR CATS.

A CORRESPONDENT of Land and Water writes: "It often appears to me that people for the most part are not aware of the great use cats are to us. Of course we know of tbeir use with respect to rats and mice, but do we not generally know of the invaluable help they can give us in p rG iecting from birds our garden fruit and fto*J^££ The late heavy rains this gprk^'fave given us promise of abundant strawberries, and in the South, at least, the bloom is magnificient. To keep off the birds how simple, how certain is the cosfc of a cat on a small chain sliding on a wire, and giving the animal the walk up and down the whole length of the straw berry beds. A knot at each end of the wire readily prevents the cat from twisting round the post which supports the wire, and a small kennel placed in the middle of of the walk affords her shelter and a home for her kittens. In large gardens a second cat is required, and the young ones, in their frequent visits to each other, greatly assist in scaring away birds, I have for more than thirty years used, and seen used with perfect success, this easy mode of protecting fruit, and the very same plan is equally good in keeping hares and rabbits off flower beds. After the first few days cats in no way dislike the restraint, and when set free, after a few weeks watching, they will of their own accord continue on guard. The kittens,Tnore especially, attach themselves to this garden occupation, and of their own accord become the gardener's best allies."

DOING THE CUSTOMS

A New York contemporary gives an amusing instance of how some sharp traders managed to evade the custom' 3 dues :—" Those of our readers who have heard of the celebrated wooden hams and nutmegs, referred to we believe by Sam Slick, will be amused to hear that the long-disputed question of the ' works of art' sent over to New York by the astute manager of some leadworks in England is at length decided in favour of the ' arts' to the great amusement of the public. The long .and melancholy array of tall, thin leaden statutes, all with hanging nether lips and trumpet noses, has disap peared from the Custom House wharf, where they were landed last August- The story of these statues is curious. The duty on lead is heavy, works of art are admitted duty free, so the lead works in question, by causing their consigament to be melted down into statues of Lord Brougham, escaped the duty. Four-and-twenty Lord Broughams Lave been standing all this while in a gloomy line awaiting the decision which should pronounce them works of art or blocks of metal. The ex citement had been so great that when the law had decided in favour of their artistic origin many of them were sold at a high price as curiosities and mementos of the strange dilemma into which the lawyers had been thrown by the cunning of tho Britishers." We believe that a similar trick was once served upon the French Government.

A CHECK-ERED CAREER.

Thomas Stevens is in custody in Victoria on several charges of forgery, and as he was once quite prominently before San Francisco, a sketch of HIS DAKK WAYS is peculiarly in order. Stevens first came to San Francisco in 1869, and became inti mately acquainted with many of our citizens. He represented himself as the agent of London capitalists who contemplated a steam line between this port and the British colonies of Australia. He lived in the best of style, gare generous receptions, and drew the wool over the eyes of many of our leadiug mer chants. On eday he disappeared from view, and certain parties were out about 2,500 dollars. HE GOES EAST. He was traced to New York, and Detective Lees went to that city, arrested Stevens, and returned here with him. He was indicted and convicted on one charge and sentenced to St. Quentin for three years. He served out his term, and on being released last April went to British Columbia.

HIS LAST ADTESTtTBES

In Victoria Stevens played his old game, and exhibited an account with the London and San Francisco Bank, on the strength of which he drew a draft for 1200 dollars on Wells, Fargo and Co., and 1000 dollars on the British Bank. ifter he received the money he started for Cariboo, and on his arrival was arrested and returned to Victoria, where he is now awaiting trial.

STEVENS IN AUSTRALIA

Stevens is a five, intelligent looking man, about sixty years of age, and one well calcu lated to deceive unsuspecting persons. Before his advent in San Francisco he was comicted of several forgeries, and served his time in the "bloomin'treadmill."

ffll EVENfHG BTAR/PRtPAY ATTGtTST 90, 1872.



The"origin of the phrase " Mind your P's and Q's," is not generally known. In alo houses, where chalk scores were formerly marked upon the wall or behind the door of the taproom, it was customry to put these invjials at the head of every man's account, to show the number Of pints and quarts for which he was in arrears , and we may presume many a friendly rustic to have tapped his neighbour on the shoulder, when he was indulging too freely in Ms potations, and to have exclaimed, as he pointed to the score, " Giles ! Giles ! mind your P's and Q's."



THE CUKE IS AT HAND. TTOLLO WAT'S OINTMENT. Scorbutic Eruptions, as Sore Hec-:.i cndScro'vlc? Swellings.—lt this powerful Oirtme.it be well rubb.«'. into the part. affected aU skin di:ea.e will lis s;:eed'iy overcome. It acts not by repression, but .epu'.'o.. It enters the system as salt enters meat, and ope .v.ies not locally only, but constitutionally puri-'ylog •_ ie Whole system, neutralizing all depraved humor s, aad etfec-lng a -agios! and complete cure. The P. is should be taken as r.u auxiliary to the Oint ~__Tat, I'iey are so prepared as to act in unison v/li'i ii, fac'Utating and confirming the conquest of the dl.cse. Dipihsna, UlceraisciSore Throat and Qui,u,cy.—'i.:e above complaints hive for twenty years been t_e_. s.l Wi.'a Holloway's Ointment and Pills with pe. ... success. The cures.have been so remarkable, epeet y, and numerous, that these often fatal diseases a.en_o. c ea-.li j cured by i.-ie medicines than even me common so-etnvoat, if t-keuin time. ' , fh'i Kidneys, Slosir > d G, ». el.—- In these complain is the Ointment a'-io-t acts like a charm, p:.'o -v?di"2 it is very e3.c.i.~.1y rubbed over the regions of the kidneys, which it will penctrtte and give a?mo.J immediate relief, wh'.e the Pills should be taken acco-ding to the pilatsd dii-e.iions, when the mo_t ex. ..ordinary civ c. may be effec.ed by this means. • B.d Legs, B(d L.e:,sis, Sco/alous Sore's, end €H".-.:l'-tlar &weUl".f'js.— ln such c~ses the Oinune-tv ■ o?e.?..es surely and with a rapid'.y t'.iat resembles m .gic. It shou'd be rubbed into -he pa- is affee.ea a'-:er they have been fomented wl.h lukewarm -ji.t '• The purifying and curative powers of this marvel.ous u.gdent have nc/er failed. A« old so: c, wound, or ■u '.cer always yields to its influence, and in cases oi b. a 'breasts, or milk fevers, its action is woidei.r- . Glandular swellings may soon be reduced by foLow r_ the printed directions. ... j The Action of the Heart—Dropsy. —The last named disease is commonly preceded by irregular action of the heart, and difficult respiration ; which symp.ouis are always seve.-e. and c. ergo from bad to worse na.?\s proper means oi cure are resorted to. In Hollot/.-' ■/ s un.xvalled Ointment and Pills the drop-leal pa.-.eat will ever find succour ; the present relic. deavea.-011 the use of the.c remedies is marvellous y qui }s, and perseverance in the steady appl-'Cawoa of this famous Ointment invariaby re.aU- r_. r 'wr cure. They act with such ene-gy on tne __s>-ulaiion and absorbent system that ,ne d.ojsxal ffoid vanishes, and the sufferer finds all tbe 0.j.-e.srve symptoms daily decline till nature-! health rctaf_is. Gout and l-hsu'Mc'A-mt m.~.y be cui-ad w__a _ne greatest certainty if lar;_e quantities o; the O' be well worked into tie compkining pay Is, aid __oa perseyeringly done for some .tloie. It is no y.-e CO smear it on the skin only, it must be got i 1.0 i_m system. TsJ-e as many Pills nightly as w'.l. act ..to or three tiusJes during the 24 hours; eschew the us. ex "vvffee, fend all s.i__ulanis. When these compl:.;.-? S-equejlng tne sys.em the virulence ot the co_cp_a__ i I~_?rtly seems to increase, --wa 1-i mo* o,' Youth.—Sores, ulcers, and swellings, t_____-»'-_■ cer.p.'nty be cured if this Ointment be t~.n_Su-nly rubbed all round the complaining parts 'twic. or thrice a day, keeping them covered with ' linen rag spread wi.la the same. JBTiie Pills must be taken according to the printed Sections. The blood bel.g in an impure state •perseverance is necessary, from'humane motives letters oi advice wiU be ansv/e.ed fc-T-UU-0U,./. To save carrVe, tie PHs* and Oin.ment hhoa-d be ob tained in tie n*. g-'botu-hood of t.ie su_-6.e_', and not from Ho lon-ay"s £_. b.;'-.: aeni . Both v-'i O '.i.y.i -..it r.d r._e Puis should oe used wi the fi_f& UMS:~G^<^ • Sc'dZ ! lad X I sis Co i .'-.clrd and So c Nipples Burns r/I-01-ta So.C-t'r.o..iß S.s . Ee/ ; -.n u :as:s £*£••*- Bite of Mo^qiu--' Ejs. al..s |C.v vy andS~nu-J--ies Gout bo.-c-ac....-.. Coco-b~y GL.ndular Swell- Tumours Chie^o.oot injs ?. ce'Z„ Chilb'r'ns Luiubajo Chapped Hands Piles Yaws. Corns (Soft) Rheumatism *-* There is a considerable savin;? by tak'ng the Neß--il>.'rect'ors for fie gaidance of patients in every disorder re affixed to each Pot,



Late Advertisements. QN SALE, EX COUNTESS OF KINTOEE, BY THE "UKDERSIGN'ED : — Crushed Loaf Sugar Salad Oil Taylor Brothers' Cocoa and Chocolate Colman's White Starch Colrnan's Durham Mustard, 71b and Jib tins Colman's Superfine Mustard, 71b and Jib ting 1000 boxes Candles, lib packets Brown and Poison's Corn Flour Morton's Eed Herrings Bicarbonate Soda, in lcwt kegs Caustic Soda Cream of Tartar, in 71b jars Tartaric Acid, in 71b jars Soap Powder, Harper Twelvetrees Day and Martin's Paste Blacking Day and Martin's Bottle Blacking Lea and Perrin's Worcester Sauce Split Peas, in 1 cwt. kegs Lyndon's Spades, 10, 0, and 1 2000 Wool Bales French Wire Nalis. OWEN & GEAHAM. rpo AEEIYE PEE CITY OP AUCKLAND :— Coleman's No 1 Blue Starch 50 drums Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil 50 barrels Currants 200 boxes Eleme Raisins 80 boxes Sultanas 30 boxes Muscatels 20 qr-casks Hennessy's Brandy 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy. OWEN & GEAHAM. -1* QHIP COUNTESS OF 'jM$M\ KINTORE, FROM LONDON. 'r3£k££Ss£c The above ship having reported at the Customs, Consignees are therefore requested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery in terms of bills of lading. .„.,.. Goods impeding the ship's discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Bills of Lading must be presented at the office of the undersigned for endorsement. __._.._ OWEN AND GRAHAM, Agents. ' n \* XFOB WAIKATO AND **?fm*f^x -^ wanganui. WmtSS33mit The N.Z.S.S. Company's s s St. Kilda, Captain Flowerday, will leave the Wharf. Onehunga, for above Ports, on SUNDAY, September 1, at 11 o'clock a m For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO : Or to A. BARNES, Onehunga. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION £$f*^§^l^b. co >s First-Class Steamers.—Under •^S^&*g|i-p* eno-agement to Connect with the WMim§&&!s* United States, New Zealand, and Australia Mail Steamship Line. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship Alexandra, H Grainoeb. Commander, will be despatched for above ports with the English Mail, Passengers, Etc, upon arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu, due on MONDAY, September 9. For particulars of freight or passage apply to V H. M. JERVIS, Agent. To be Let, THOSE large and commodious premises in Shortland street, known as " THE LITTLE DUSTPAN." The Stock to be taken at a valuation or otherwise according to agreement. Any persons having any claim against the Proprietor will obliee by sending in their claims on or before the Ist OCTOBER; and all parties indebted to the same are most respectfully requested to pay their accounts a* early as Possible.^^ pROBERT> Proprietor. August 30, 1872. WANTED, a Carpenter having ex perience in the erection of water-wheels.— —Apply at the Waitemata Hotel from eight to nine a m to-morrow. ' WANTED, a respectable Youth as Assistant. — Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen street. WANTED, a Plain Cook for the Hot Springs-- Apply at the Occidental Hotel This Evening. TO LET, two Eooms j unfurnished. —Apply office of this paper. •ATOW PUBLISHED, The August Number of the NEW ZEALAND PRESBYTERjANLMAGAZINE. Price Sixpence. To be had of the Publishers, Messrs Upton and Co's THE WAIKATO TIMES, ATRI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, Published in Waikato. Subscription: 35s per annum. Advertisements received by Messrs Reed ana Jirett, Evening Stab office, Auckland.



PEOSPECTUS OF THE Auckland and North Shore Steam i Ferry Company (Limited). Registered under the Joint Stock Companies' Acts. CAPITAL : £5000, in 5000 Shares op £1 each. Provisional Directors : John Leek (Chairman) W. H. Kissling John Copland G. Slbbin It. T. Ebbovn G. M. Reed Bankers: Bank of New Zealand Solicitor : W. L. Rees Hon. Secretary pro tern : G. M. Reed. THE Promoters of the Auckland [ and North Shore Steam Ferry Company are i impressed with the conviction generally shared by the | community, that the Ferry Service with the North Shore might be conducted in a manner more con ducive to the public convenience. They believe that if that convenience were more consulted not only would the North Shore be far more availed of as a place for the healthful recreation of citizens, and become the most favourite of all the suburbs as a place of residence, but such conduct of the Ferry Service would so greatly increase the traffic as to best subserve the interests of the ferry steamers. It is the object of the Steam Ferry Company to primarily consult the1 convenience and comfort of the public, to endeavour to popularise the North Shore as a place for public recreation and for residence, and through these means to increase the traffic, and the consequent dividends of Shareholders in the Company. With this object in view it is proposed to build immediately Two Ferry Steamers of a character for speed and convenience such as cannot fail to command the traffic. In order to make the basis of the Company as popular as possible the shares have been fixed at a low price, and it is° the intention of the promoters to reserve a certain number of shares for the residents on the North Shore, in the Lake District, and at the Wade, and to use all efforts to induce every such resident to become interested in the Company even though in the smallest amount. Almost the half of the total capital required having been subscribed before the proposal was brought before thejpublia, is an indication that no difficulty i* experienced in the mere obtaining of Share holders, but the promoters chiefly aim at enlisting the interest of the many in preference to the capital of the few. On the most reliable data extending over the past traffic of both the winter and the summer months the promoters of this Company are in a position to give the assurance that this project is one of the safest and most promising that have been submitted to the public, and they have every confi dence that the traffic of the past is not one-fourth part of what the traffic will become when the ferry service will be properly conducted, and in boats adapted to the trade. It is expected that one, if not both of the boats will be ready by the Ist of December. One shilling per share to be paid on making application ; one and sixpence on allotment; and the balance in calls of two and sixpence each to be paid as the-building of the boats proceeds. Forms of application for shares can be obtained from the Honorary Secretary. THE person who took in mistake from the Masonic Hall, Grahamstown, on the night of the Bazaar, an Overcoat containing a Meerschaum Pipe, will oblige by returning the same to Star office. PIT E E Brahma Pootras; dark variety. Eggs for setting from imported stock. — Somerville, Grocer, Queen street. —The Buperiority of this breed over every other imported into this colony is fully established ; unrivalled as winter layers. HORSES &CO WS.—Early Spring Grass in Domain so Beneficial to Stock. — Horses, 3s Gd per week ; Cows, 2s Od per week ; Saturday to Monday, Is 6d. Receiving yards : Top of Abercrombie street. NOTICE. IF the "Water-wheel lying in my Store, Shortland street, is not ciaimed within seven days, it wil be Sold for rent and expenses. JAMES HARRIS. Wanted. Flax Packer Wanted. WANTED, a Man who thoroughly understands and has had experience in baling flax ; good w?2es given to a competent hand. MUST & CO. WANTED, Cottage of six or seven rooms, within a month from 20th August, a short distance from Queen street. West side pre ferred.—J. P. Kino, Chemist, Queen street. WAITED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mr Samuel Brown, Shortland street WANTED, a Lady to Educate a small Family and take charge of the house hold. Reference, etc. —Confidence, Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a respectable Lad, for a tobacconist's shop.—Apply to M. Hayman, Tobacconist, Queen street. WANTED the following important fact communicated to the Ladies :■ R. W Dyson, 220, Queen street, has just received another and very Choice Assortment of Ladies' Under-clothing, Corsets, Nightcaps, and Baby Wares, including Hoods, Hats, Robes, Frocks, 'and every requisite for Infants, which he is selling at cost price, on account of his premises being let, and therefore necessitating his clearing out for the new tenant. S3T R. W. Dyson, opposite the United Service Hotel WANTED, Visitors from the Coun try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queon street, and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in Drapery, Clotliing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must be cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to another tenant. Observe : R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley treet, opposite United Service HoteL f) TANTE D,' at the Central V V Provision Store, Junction of Queen and Grey streets (late H. Waits), 1,000 pur chasers of first-class Canterbury Bacon and Hams, 6d to Sd per 1b ; Cheese, 4d to 8d per lb ; best Salt Butter (good as fresh), Is.; Ox Tongues, Is 6d each. A choice selection of new Grocery Goods and Oilmen's Stores, the best brands in the market, at only a slight advance on wholesale prices. Special care has been taken to obtain Teas of rare quality. For strength and flavor our Coffees cannot be surpassed, and are of the highest standard brand at the lowest price. One visit will suffice.—A. BETTANY. P.S.—The trade treated liberally. Williams' Fire-kindlers, 3d per dozen, or 2s 6d per gross ; Brown's Military Blacking. WANTED KNOWN, the Most Extensive Variety in Gent's Hats, just opened, at J. Cosgrave and Co. . WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any ■ of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa, Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN, that the cheapest and best made Stamps of every de scription, Presses, etc., are to be had from A. Teu irasEßo, Engraver, Wellesley street East, round Dyson's corner. : Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest ates from tbe yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. {3ole agent' for the Whau hrickrnakers, ■



Wanted. WANTED the Parents of Auckland to know that Mi-Bhabazon is the only Ist Class Certificated Teacher in town, ami that his pupils are the only ones taught to work Practice, Interest and Fractions, by seven or eight different methods, lime willjprove. Address :--Union street. T AND, DEDWOOD.—Wanted an XJ eligible site for the Dedwood Public Hall, Ponsonby road or its vicinity.—Apply to R. Vaile, Canada Buildings. I \«*-»*--<- - . WANTED, a respectable Nurse Giri._Apply to Mrs Edward Isaacs,-Eden crescent, Official bay. WANTED to Sell, 180 Canterbury Hams, at 7kl by the Ham ; 100 Pigs Jowls, 4d ; Bell and Black's 250s Vestas, 20s per gross ; the best Rice, 3M ; Raisins, 5d ; good Tea, 2s Cd ; salad Oil, 7s 6d per dozen ; and a variety of other articles. Dolls and Dolls' Heads from 2d to 2s 6d each.—Note the address—H. AVatts, General Dealer, Pitt-street, two doors above Mr. Stretton's, Bookseller. W~TNTDKNOWN, Largest Stock of Crimean, Silk, and White Dress Shirts in Auckland to choose from.—J. Cosgrave and Co. i , __ —— ■ WANTED KNOWN, a Large Stock of Ladies' Black Cloth Mantles, to be disposed of at half price.—J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, known tbat a Splendid Shipment of New and Choice Millinery and Francy Goods is just to hand at R. W. Dyson's, who is Clearing them Out at Cost Price to make room for the new tenant of the premises. fcg- No. 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley street ANTED to Sell, Seeoncf-hand Sewing Machines, at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane. A Simpson Double-action Tailors Machine, or for light leather work ; a Paragon (Scotch made) Tailor's Machine ; a Wheeler and Wilson and other Machines in first-class order. Repairs done. WANTED KNOWN, One Thousand Ladies' Straw Hats for Is, at J. Cosgrave and Cos. WANTED KNOWN,. Five Hundred Pieces of Gray Calico, at 3J per yard. —J. Cosgrave and Cos. WANTED, Mining Managers and Business People to call and see the difference between an old approved Lever Press, with steel die, and a new improved Knocking-down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Teutbnbeiui's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's corner. TT^ANTED KNOWN, the only place where Waterproof Sheeting can be ob tamed is at J. Cosgrave and Cos. WANTED, Purchasers of the Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, Waterproof Cloaks, and Millinery, at Cost Price, at R. W. Dyson S, 220, Queen street, who must clear out to make room for the new tenant. iTiT Opposite the United Service Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors. Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, the cheapest, the most extensive, and the greatest variety of Men's and Boys' Clothing in New Zealand at J. Cosgrave & Cos. KAA TOILET QOTLTS, at 5s 9d. t/UU-J. Cosgrave and Co. K(\ PIECES of Black Silk, at 3s 3d ijV_/ and 3s Cd.- J. Cosgrave and Co. fTAA GENTS' Black Cloth Sacs, at Zj\J\J 12s 9d.—J. Cosgrave and Co. Kf\f\ DOZEN of Crimean Shirts, at ZJ\J\J 3sod.— J. Cosgrave and Co. NOTICE. THE undersigned having a large quantity of first-class heart of Kauri Shingles on hand is prepared to Re-Shingle Houses at moderate prices. Orders left at " Carpenters' Arms," Grey street. Money. MONEY to Lend on promissory notes, on land or houses, and on mining and other shares ; mortgages effected.—F. W. Stevens, Queen street. Board and Residence. ST. LEONAED'S HOUSE, Parnell Rise. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. OA.KD AND EESIDENCE.— Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence or partial Board in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church ptOMEORTABLE Board and Resi- V_y dence, for one or two Gentlemen, iri a convenient and healtliy locality. Terms moderate. For refer nee and address apply at office of this paper. TJ E D LETT EE S. To Dentists and Others. GOLD and Silver Wire always on; Hand and for Sale, Gold and Silver Plate always on Hand and for Sale. Quartz from the different gold-bearing reefs. —F. H. Lewisson, ijueen street, opposite the Union Bank. ka PIECES of French Merino, OU light color, suited for the Spring '■ Season, a ! Is 7£d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. * NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Pets of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life. . , The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working Classes: ■ '*'~,'! . J 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney, and 1 other documents, are free of Stamp Duty dnd all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the days of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which .has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. 6. Residence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Office. ! 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L2,00l from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which are duly invested at compound interest, at any time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured. The fullest information can be obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief \ Postmaster, Auckland. ..., GIgBOR^ j | Commissioner I



NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BEOCHE SILKS NEW SILKS (in plain colors) NEW BLA.CK SILKS H. ATKINS TTAS JUST OPENED— A very Choice Lot of PLAIN, FANCY, AND BROCHE SILK DRESSES, In useful Colors, The nicest assortment seen in Auckland, for several years past. Also, a splendid Stock of BLACK SILKS In Glace, Gro Grain, and Cashmere. The better qualities, suitable for Jackets and Polonnaises,. are magnificent Goods, very heavy, and decidedly cheap. A GOOD BLACK SILK, 4s lid per Yard. Also, First Shipment of SPRING DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK SILK JACKETS, PRINTS, ETC. A heavy Stock of the Newest Shapes in BLACK SILK POLONNAISES AND BLACK SILK JACKETS, All New Goods, very choice, and reasonable in price. A Large Lot of PLAIN LUSTRES, From lOd per Yard. TA X .? dvili ': 8 A '■: ... ! SPRING DRESS MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ; very select Goods. HORROCK'S LONG CLOTHS, CREWDSON'S AND OTHER CALICOES, at a very small ! " : advance on cost. FINLAY'S TWILL SHEETINGS, Same price as last shipment, which were sold 15 per: cent, below usual prices. BLANKETS, 25 per cent, below present value. :■;;:.■-.} yjMATTitfj jsviOOD H3HTO j A New and Heavy Stock of BOYS' YOTTIHS' & MEN'S CLOTHING, Cheapest in Auckland. LARGE STOCK OF NEW TWEEDS, 2s 0d to 4s per Yard. H. ATKINS (liATB Hat & Hqnsxicast).



T>RINCB~Oi WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr Peter Vragnizan. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, AUGUriX 30, A GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. LAST NIGHT OF LAVATER LIST NIGHT OF "LITTLE HIGH.HEELJI.IJ BOOTS," AND THE FOUR SISTERS. The Management beg to announce that the " Jla™rd Comjan.v caanot prolong their stay l^' 1 * JYf NIGHTS, as they leave by the Nevada on Thuis day next. To-night, second appearance of the "HAZARD" AUSTRALIAN COMBINATION COMPANY, Consisting of. MR -JAMES J. BABTLJSTt MR PRANK HUSSEY MISS BLANCHE CLIFTON. Mr BARTLETT will appear in his great part of La.VAt.er in Planches Comic Drama of TSTOT A BAD JUDGE. After which T«n Minutes with the ORIGINAL HUSSEY I In some-of his Unrivalled Sketches. To condtade with the Musical Burletta of tho j POUR SISTERS, Jn which MISS BLANCHE CLIFTON will appear and sing several favorite Songs. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Programme issued nightly. Seats can be secured at Upton's. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. Education. Modern Languages- INSTRUCTION given in French or German, by a Foreigner recently arrived.— Information may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq., Head Master, Auckland College and Grammar School. SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY.— Dancing Class for Children on FRIDAYS, from 2 o'clock till 4 o'clock. Dancing Class for Adults on FRIDAYS, from 7 o'clock till 10 o'clock. Terms : One Guinea per Quarter. Notice of Removal- THE Blue School, Wellesley street, will REMOVE to the AUCKLAND COLLEGE on FRIDAY, and RE-OPEN there on MONDAY, August 19. Extensive Play-grounds and Gymnastic Apparatus for the use of pupils. The HIGH DEPART MENT of the College, and also a YOUNG LADIES DEPARTMENT, will open on MONDAY, OctoDer 7. Accommodation for FIFTY BOARDERS. Liberal and kind treatment. Moderate terms. Weekly Boarders if desired by parents. Boarders may attend other schools of the city. A detailed prospectus can be had on application at the College, or sent by post. REV. W. TAYLOR, Principal; MR CHAS. A TAYLOR, Second Master. Auckland, August 14,1572. "VTOTICE. — MrfS. G-ING-ELL'S JLN Evening Class, held at St. Matthew's Girls School-room. Hours—From 7to 9 HIG-H SCHOOL. SYMONDS STREET, (Next St. Andrew's Church), J. M. Praseb, Certificated Master. Third Quarter. Terms Ist Division (sen.) .. 20s per qr, or Is Sd per week 2nd (mcd) .. 15s per qr, or Is 3d per week 3rd „ (jun) .. 12s per qr, or Is Od per week Latin Classes no extra charge. Vacancy for one pupil boarder. Terms, £40 per annum. MADAME WINTER, R.A., Pro fessor of Music and Singing. MR. WINTER, Professor of Music, Singing, and Elocution.—For Lessons and Engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga- Uapeßoad. . ;, •'••,. .. .. ::■.. Madame Mailer, TEACHER OE SING-ING- AND PIANO, " Hermitage," Princes street Meetings- Mining. MEETING- of Journeymen Bakers will be held in the British Hotel, on SATUR DAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock. W. BELL, Chairman. Pride of Tokatea Goldmining Company (Registered). THE Half-yearly G-eneral Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Large Room, Insurance Buildings, on MONDAY, September 2, 1872, at 12 o'clocknoon. . Legal Manager. ; Auckland, August 24,1872. • r y Moanatairi Gold Mining Company ;.■••■■ (Registered). THE Transfer Books will be Closed . from noon on THURSDAY, 29th instant, and remain Closeduhtilnoon on MONDAY, September 2, when a Dividend of Seven Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Short land street, Auckland. ? August 26,1872. ; ' u r ;;..-.; : ; , Manager. Crown Prince Gold Mining Company ;; :: (Registered). NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors of the above-named Company have This Day made a Call (the 7th) of Sixpence per Share, navable at the Company's Office, Vaiies' Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 14th Septemberr, 1872. By order of the Directors, ; :. ; f • *y JAMES W. PREECE, 1 . 27th August, 1872. ' , Manager. Golconda Goldmining Company (Registered). GENERAL MEETING. A &E N ERA L MEETING- of; Shareholders will be held in the Large Room,! Insurance Buildings, Auckland, at 3 o'clock p m on MONDAY the 9th September next, when the Report and Balance-sheet, up to 31st ultimo, will be sub mitted. "-■{'; •' ' '?.',-' . J«v Byorder.oftheDirectors, McTaVi^ , j : ' -: : '• ' Manitger. • 42. Queen street, .. *V * Auckland, August 26,1872. «*s4 :, To Let. TO LET, a House and^hop containing 12 Rooms, situated in the Karangahape Road, Newton.—Apply to J. Carson; House and Land Agent, High street. /TIO LET.—Office in Port street.—• X Apply to' Samubj, CoobbAne & Sow, :



FOR SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft., one Outrigger Skiff, and o»e Open Skiff ; also several Ships Boats.-Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. _ Tj IRE WOOD, Cut or Uncut, of the J_ best quality, and at lowest rates, on sale by J. ORAIG-, Fort street. Boots and Shoe? SBLLI N O "o J»;.ji:..;' SELLING- OFF! FOR ONE' MONTH ONLY! AT Greatly Reduced Prices. T. E L_L IS 0 N TS now Selling Off his Large Stock OF BOOTS & SHOES For One Month Only, AT EXTRAORDINARILY LOW PRICES : Men's Colonial Elastic Boots reduced from 15s to lls per pail- Men's Colonial Bluoher Boots, reduced from 10s to 7s per pair Ladies' Leather Colonial Elastics, reduced from 123 to 8s i3er pair Ladies' Leather Colonial Balmoral, reduced from 10s to 7s per pair ;• Ladies' White Kid and Satin Boots, equally cheap. Children's Leather Colonial Boots, reduced from 4s to 2s Cd per pair Boys' Leather Colonial Boots, reduoed from 6s to 3s Od per pair COME EARLY AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. T. ELLIS ON, »i 78, QUEEN STREET. N-B—Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. - Tenders. Auckland and Waikato Railway. - HpENDERS are invited by theunder- X signed for the supply of TIMBER SLEEPERS. 7 ft. x 7inxs in ; all of heart wood. The Timber to the extent of not less than 75 per cent, of the whole to be :—Totara, Jarrah, Oregon Pine, Kauri or Puriri. The remaining 25 per cent, may be of Mutai (Podo carpus Spicata), or Birch (Fagus Fusca, or (Solandri). They are to be flat top and bottom, true, and out of winding ; but any extra width beyond 7 inches need not be removed. 4,000 to be delivered on Railway in Mechanics' Bay; 8,000 at Newmarket, and 10,000 at Railway Crossing at Otahuhu Road. Tenders to be sent into this office not later than the 31st August, 1872. JOHN" BROGDEN AND SONS, Albert Barracks. Medical. OOUG-H LINCTTJS of the VIR GINIAN WILD CHERRY, Highly recommended as a remedy for bronchitis' catarrh, chest afiections, asthma, etc, etc. This preparation is invaluable in lung complaints, and relieves the chronic cough of the aged. Prepared- by AICK I N , CHEMIST, Queen street. Cod-liver Cream. A palatable emulsion, containing all the medicinal properties of the best Cod-liver Oil, This is particularly suitable for those who cannot take the ordinary Cod liver OiL Medical men will find this preparation, pleasant to the palate, and anay with confidence prescribe it in cases where the stomach rejects Cod-liver Prepared by A I C E I N, -*• Chemist, THE PHARMACY, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Queen street. ME TYNDALL wishes to call the attention of patients who have worn Artificial Teetli, and have received no comfort from them, to the fact that he will remodel the cases of other Dentists at a trifling expense, and will guarantee perfect comfort, mastication, and durability. Note Address :— Mr Tvndall, Surgeon-Dentist, top of Shortland street. Toothache ! Toothache !! WILLIAMS' NERVINE, or OdOntaligic Essence, will be found to give immediate relief in the most violent paroxysm of pain.— To be had only at the Peoples' Disxaensary, 215, .Queen, street, opposite City HalL ,; . --.'., -.^j ;> Asthma! Coughs !! & Colds !! j WILLIAM S^ BALSAMIC PECTORAL ELIXER. speedily relieves, and effectually cures the various affections of the Cheat and Lungs.—To be had only at the Peoples' Dispens ary, 215, Queen street, opposite City HalL ; ;• Auctions. r i; MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. UNREDEEMED AND OVERTIME PLEDGES, DIAMOND RINGS, GOLD WATCHES, Etc, Etc, Etc. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs Neumechen and Moses to sell by auction on Monday next, the 2nd instant, at eleven o'clock,' The UNREDEEMED and OVERTIME PLEDGES as per JBvrning Stvr of 28th and 29th inst: —