what belonged to Moses, tb^ugli I hope ere many weeks are past the law, not the Regatta Committee, will give a just deci sion by ordering the party who now holds the cup to give the same to him who is fairly entitled to it. I am, &c,

Thos. C

Parnell, February 9 i

A ROMANTIC CAREER.

Mysteries of the English Coukt —A Former Favorite of Queen Vic toria's Second Son.

From the New York Sunday Mercury. Attached to the royal household of Eng land, under the immediate supervision of the Mistress of the Eobes, six years since, was the charming daughter of a landed country gentleman named Bruce. Isabella Phillippa Bruce was about twenty years of age, and beauiiful as Hebe. Eose bloDniing cheeks and love-languishing eyes, added to a Grecian profile, recalled the heads of Canova. She was a blonde, like the Queen of Love, and, like her, possessed a superb form. In the Sum mer °of 1860, this creature disappeared from the conrfc. It was notorious that she had many admirers, of whom some of the more favored wore her picture. It, was also hinted that the Koyal Sailor Duke looked on her with unmistakable admira tion ; but until the date of her sudden departure the breath of slander had not dulled the mirror of her fair fame. Then, however, Eeynold's newspaper connected " a beautiful young lady of the court" with the second son of the Queen; and that the young lady's disappearance and the royal scamp's prolonged cruise, found their common explanation in this circum stance. The scandal blew over without obtaining much credence beyond the " radical " readers of the somewhat un scrupulous paper referred to. Circum stances, however, have lately arisen in this city by which can be traced the his tory of Miss Bruce subsequent to her absence from the Court of St. James. About the middle of August, 1860, a young lady arrived at the Lord Warden Hotel, at Dover, by the night train. She was accompanied by her maid and had a large quantity of baggage. Next mo ning a young gentleman arrived at the hotel and sending up his card was ushered into the lady's presence. During the forenoon two other gentlemen arrived, and at 12 o'clock a wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Church. That evening Mr. and Mrs Frederick F Wake and her maid crossed the Channel to France and pro ceeded to Paris. During their sojourn in the Gallic capital Mr Wkae received large remittances of money. The couple lived in comparative privacy, and seldom min gled with the guests at the Hotel de Lille et d'Albion, where they resided. To have been so soon married Mr. and Mrs Wake "were a remarkable cool couple, and the lady seemed to regard her husband with ill-concealed contempt, seldom accom panying him in the streets, or otherwise manifesting pleasure in his society. In the Spring of 1866 this frigid pair received a largo sum of money, accom panied by an intimation that the United States would be a desirable home for them. As if neither of them had any will of their own, the couple took passage to New York, where they resided for eight months on the most unhappy terms, occupying separate apartments, and otherwise com yirlinq,- *immseire.s like^, a thoroughly estranged couple. During a visit fd^a^ gara Fails Mrs Wake formed the acquain tance of a Mr and Mrs Dixon, of Chicago, and was in the habit of accompanying them in walks and excursions in the neighbourhood. The Dixons were much fascinated with the English beauty. She wa3 so melancholy and so gentle, so con siderate, aud so obliging, yet with that piquancy, that engaging manner which so often turns the heads of susceptible good for-nothing men. To John M. Dixon her eye was that of a repentant Magdalen, with the half-smothered smile of a Venus Aphrodite. Calm and beautiful as the young swan, she proved a dangerous com panion for the Chicago man, who soon began to think and dream more of her than of his young wife. Mr Wake was surprised, when one morning during their sojourn at Niagara, his wife expressed a wish to reside in Chicago instead of New York during the approaching autumn and winter. Her word was law, and they removed to the Garden City. A wonderful transfor mation came over her in the Western city. From being moody and reserved, she was full of vivacity, and her face when in company was wreathed with smiles. Her beauty became dazzling, and her form was erect, graceful and statuesque as that of the antique Diana. Mr and Mrs Dixon were her warmest friends, and in their society " Her talk was like a stream that runs With rapid change from rocks to roses ; It slipped lrom politics to puns, It passed from Mohammed to Moses." A decree of divorce from a Chicago Coart soon separated them. Since then the poor victim has led a wretched and dissipated life on his income, regularly reported from England. Isabella went to reside at the Sherman House when she procured her divorce, without any osten sible means of paying for her board. She never asked her late husband for a farthing, and exactly how she contrived to live in luxury or what she proposed to do in the future, passed Frederick's compre hension. The plot, however, unfolded when it was known that Mr J. M. Dixon was also applying for a divorce from his wife Julia. The decree was granted, and the marriage of Isabella to Dixon followed, The court butterfly now burst from the reserve which had characterized h/?r since her slight mishap, and flaunted Mr -41 the pride of a full-blown Venus. ~**L husband and she lived unhappily C^ether. His habits were those of a mid- Jft'ght rioter, and Bella was chagrined to discover that her charms failed to keep him by her side. Meantime she numbered among her visitors and sympathisers a handsome bachelor, named Fuller, who regarded her with feelings akin to adora tion. He knew all the particulars of her divorce, aud had also contrived to pump the divorced and dissipated Wake, re specting the history of his married life in England. While in his cups that unfor tunate wretch freely confided the whole story, and of the influence that induced him to marry her in Dover, together with the spicy particulars respecting her and the Royal Sailor Duke. Possessing this

precise information, Fuller's power over Bella will at once become mani fest. He advised her to procure a divorce from Dixon. He offered to pay the expenses of the decree and to product the requisite testimony ; and when once free, he offered to marry her himself. To all of which Bella smilingly assented, and sometimes clasping her hands called him her " preserver" and her " darling," and other honied terms of endearment. It was soon ascertained that Mr Dixon had not the slightest objection to her procuring a decree, provided he was not bothered nor put to expense, And so Mason Fuller laboured like a beaver in. working up her suit, paying the fees and expenses, and receiving the lady's smiles as a reward. At the same time she was playing a most perfidious part towards this young man. While she received his addresses, and allowed him to spend money in procuring her legal freedom, she was secretly favouring the atten tions of a pretentious Englishman named Walters, who had served in a cavalry regiment in Britain, and fought during the war in this country. His picture represents a tall, robust John- Bull-iooking beef-eater, with black mut ton-chop whiskers, a fierce moustache, Roman nose, formidable teeth, and a chestprotruding like a trumpeter pigeon's. While enacting this double dealing the fair Bella was

" Bej ond all contradiction,

The most sincere that ever dealt in fiction."

The evening after the decree was in her possession, Mason Fuller and she sat up till two o'clock in the morning, picturing the happiness that would be theirs after their nuptials. They both agreed that it would be advisable to absent them selves from Chicago while their union was solemnized, and during the honeymoon ; and in order that suspicion should be allayed, it was arranged that she should leave the city the week previous to him, and wait at Detroit, where the marriage was to take place. Accordingly, her baggage was quietly despatched to the station by a paid agent of Fuller's, and the lady herself departed on a night train. Two days after he was surprised to receive from her a letter announcing her determination never to .see him again, alleging that he had in an un manly manner pried into the history of her early life. He was astounded, and at first he imagined that the excitement of her divorce suit had produced a tempo rary aberration of her intellect. Losing no necessary time, he at once started in pursuit, and in Detroit mcceded in identifying her at a "hotel under the protection of a gentlemaa who signed himself Captain Walters, and with whom she had started next morning for the East, Fuller was puzzled beyond measure ; but he still adhered to his idea of temporary insanity, and followed in hot pursuit. At the Osborn House, Rochester, he again struck her trail, and still the names were Mrs Wake and Captain Walters. In New York he ran the pair to cover in an hotel where they are at present sojourning; now, however, they designate themselves " Captain Walters and wife1" Fuller tried to force himself into the lady's pre sence without success —her huge bearded Cerbeus was too formidable a guard ; but he proceeded to the office of a well-known lawyer, and related the facts of the case as given above, desiring toknow if he had any legalresourcatopunish the falsefairone under the aggravating circumstances. JL? was advised to let her severely alone. MrWher^ppmn^ *£b V~ °JHI 11,.. his narrative neither extenuated nor spoke in malice. He was a large Sufferer by the Chicago fire, having neither deeds nor in surance, and he now regards the fate that kept him from marrying the beauty of St. James' particularly auspicious. Mr. Fuller relates that he observed Bella.in gorgeous attire in a Broadway window en gaged in watching the triumphant entry of Alexis.

THE EVENING STAR,, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1872.

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WANTED, a Strong Youth .—For address apply immediately at the Office of this paper. r,. TANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith.^Ap- V V ply at once to Quinn's Shoeing Forge, Albert street. W "ANTED, a Married Couple,, as Cook and Housemaid, for the Bay of Is lands. —Apply at oiace to Lewis Bros. WANTED, immediately, a Housemaid.—■ Apply Pobtee's Dining Rooms, Queen street. "ANTED," a Butcher's Hioy.— Applj to R. Reeves, Hobson street. W "ANTED, a Runner for the Coromandel Mail newspapei-. — Apply Coles', agent, Upper Queen street. WANTED, a SMITH.—Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Albert street. WANTED to Purchase, Six Month's Pullets —Bramapootra, Cochin China, Dorkings, Spanish, and Hamburghs.—Apply for particulars at Stab Office. WILNTED, a Thomas's No. 2~Sewing Machine ; a good price given for a good article. —Address " T.K.," Star Office. WANTED, a four or five roomed house in the neighbourhood of Auckland, if with a paddock preferred.—P.P. Office of this paper. ' WANTED, a respectable Girl, as General Ser-vant. —Apply to Mrs. Tanneb, Nelson street, three doors from Cook street. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family. For address apply to Mr. R. Hale, Baker, Parnell. "ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Andeesox, Bercsford street. W "ANTED, Furnished Bedroom, with attendance, in a comfortable Cottage. Terms must be moderate. —Address Z., office J of this paper. ANTED, BuyersTfo7*MottleTKauri — James W. Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. WANTED, a Respectable Young Woman to act as Barmaid, also to attend to house work if required. —Apply at Victobia Hotel between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. to sell 527 Pigs Heads at 4£d. per lb., from McConneil & Co., of Christchurch, Provisions Curers, and of first class quality; 80 Cases of Apples at Ten Shillings per case, at H. Watts', Market Place. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Atkinson, Nelson street. WANTED to Purchase, a stanch and qaiet LADIES'- PONY.—Apply to Or. LBNDarM, at Meara' Stables, Queen 6treet.



WANTED, two good Pattern Maliers.- Fhasee & Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. WANTED, a thorough General Servant. Eeferonee required- For address apply at the office of this paper. rpHREE good Farm Laborers can find JL constant employment at Three Kings. 15s. and found. A. Dobnwell. WANTED KNOWN that Mining Com* panics' and Business Stamps of all descriptions are made in superior style, at the shorte3t notice by J. Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. ANTED, G or 8 Girls, for shirt work, and to learn the making up trade genarally.—Apply to Mrs. Smith, at Smith and Higgins's, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN" tha'tD. GOLDTe is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broac 1 Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Eails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gutr Laths, Shingles,&c.,&c, at the lowest makert prices, at his Yards Custom-house street. "T^ANTED Known that Hold"ship~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 Custom-house street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. WANTED, Buyers of Ladies' Under clothing and Baby Linen, at an immense reduction, at R. W. Dyson'?, 220, Queen street, opposite the United Service Hotel, who is relinquishing the business. W" ANTED—?OO Men to DINE at" the American Restaurant, Wellesley street Easb I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea* son for the small charge of fid per Meal: The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, ioints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: WANTED, Mining Managers and Busi ness people to call and examine the latest and most improved Stamps and Presses at I. Alexander's, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite the United Service Hotel. BOTTLES B^TLES!! BOTTLESTT! —WANTED, in any quantity, a*; Beedeli & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. O)~t f\ f\f\f\ TO LEND, in sums of d*>±\J)\J\J\J £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharobroker, 37, Queen i street LOST, —On the 7th inst., between Hobson and Wyndham streets, a Gold Ring, with Blood Stone.—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mr. Habbison, Tobacconist, Queen sti'eet. nnO LET, a Detached House of Nine Rooms, X near the Auckland (late Wesley) College. Splendid view; rent low. —Apply to S. Davenpoet, Karangahape Road. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence ia a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate. Apply Mrs. Ellisox, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. IY/TATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE ASSOCI -IVI_ ATION.—The next Election of Candidates will take place on February 14 and following days. Comic and Serious Voting papers can now be had obtained at H abris's, Cavendish House, Shortland Crescent. LOVERS' BANKING COMPANY.— Drafts for Acceptance—unlimited supply. Drafts now obtainable. Meeting of " directors.^ebruWy 1 A^t HAPWs, Caven dish house, Shortland Crescent. ■«- ~,:. TO BE LET. & A COMFORTABLE Family Residence, . Grey street. Rent moderate. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. CHARCOAL ! CHARCOAL ! FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers Apply at the Eagle Foundry, High street. T7IOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and JD several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Clabe, Boat Builder, Custom-house Btreet. ON SALE, TIN PLATES, Charcoal and Coke, Black Iron Charcoal. E. & H. ISAACS, : Fort street. PIANO FOE SALE. NEW, by Bord of Paris, full compass. — R. Baibd, Victoria street. NOTICE. NO THOROUGHFARE in Symonds street from Mount street to top of Wakefield street and Karangahape Road until further notice. By order of the City Engineer. REILLY & CO., Contractors. HIGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS STREET, (Opposite Goveknaient House.) APEN AT 10 A.M. AND 2 P.M. Teems : Under 10 years, ss. per month, or 15s. per quarter. Above 10 years. 6. Bd. per month, or 20s. per quarter. Any number of pupils in excess of three I belonging to one family, FREE. J. M.FRASER, CM. Master. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. THERE will be Divine Service, with short sermons, in this Church, on the WED NESDAY EVENINGS in LENT, at seven p.m. An Offertory will be made at the close of each. Service. CLEM. WINTER) „, , , J. S. McKELLAR j Churchwardens. THE Directors of the Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited) beg to notify that in consequence of a sudden and enormous influx of water in the mine, they will be unable for a time to make any further delivery of Round Coal at the loading ground after the the 14th instant. Slack Coal will be deliverable in any quantity that may be required at the present rate of Seven Shillings per ton. By order. J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary, 7, Queen street, Auckland, February 6, 1872,



AUCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. ALL persons desirous of joining the nc Naval Brigade are respectfully request© to meet at the Thames Hotel THL (TUESDAY) EVENING, February 13, a 7.30 sharp, JOHN COPLAND, Chairman. AUCKLAND EIPLE BEIGADE. ' No. C (CITY) COMPANY. /COMPANY DRILL every TUISDAI \J EVENING, till further orders, .at 7 p.m sharp, in the Drill-shed, Princes street. This notice to apply to Cadet Company also By order. GEO. BULLOCK. Hon. See. CONQUERING HERO GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registered). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A CALL, the First, of One Shilling per Share, has this day been made by the Directors, due and payablo at the Office of the Company on or before the 23rd insfc. Pros prietors of those Shares on" which previous Calls liav» been paid will receive credit for the respective amounts out of the abovo Call. R. K. BABKR, Manager. Insurance Buildings Auckland, February^ 1872. SHOTOVER No. 1 GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registered.) NOTICE is hereby given that all Shares on which the first call of two shillings is not forthwith paid, will be advertised :is liable to forfeiture under the provisions of the Mining .Companies Amendment Act, 1870. By orders of tho Director?, THCS. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. Auckland, February 10, 1872. SIR WALTER SCOTT GOLDMINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COM PANY (Limited). A CALL (the 3rd) of One Shilling per Share has this day been mndo by the Director?, payable to the undersigned, at the oflice of the Company, Shrrtland street, Auckland, on or beforo Fiuday, March 1, 1872. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. T A M B'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. pOPP£R- PLATE and Lithoobaphic Feinting executed at the Evening Stab Office. OTAGO GOLD MINING COM- V\yy [REGISTERED;. I hereby give notice that unless the Calls now <lue upon the fol'-^*lng Shares in the Otago Gold Mining Co — '"(V, together witli the interest and e*[ono but principalso.."' bo piUfl- at the otlice of the _ ' w"' --oct, Auckland, m or before . ~ - -■ i.the said Shares NPTswrr-. Kc^iStel-od'" No. Names o^:lY? Wers- f.°- of °f Snares. Shares. Amodeo, Frank .. .! {^ io:>7lß} f Belcher Thomas - ~7<i7 io 2751 I -2', uluaiui, ±nomis .. .. (2111 to 2120 t Bartlett, A. O. '■ .. .. 3275 to 3270 5 Buckland, John .. .. 4473 to 4477 5 Oreswlck, Henry .. .. Ito 10 10 i 5353 to r,x>2) Crawford, T. H -' 2021 to 2040 > 34 ( 107 to 200.1 Craig, Joseph .. .. 2823 to 2527 5 Day, William .. .. G484t0G455 2 DuMtan. Thomas .. .. g'|j to 2!) SB} C Davies, William .. .. {^ to3C3o} 10 Duce, John .. .. .. 0241 to 0245 5 Fuller, Stephen .. .. {gg tolßßß} 4 Ferguson, James .. .. 2007 to 2070 Fleming, A. W 2955 1 Foster, W. M. .. .. r>B47 to 5849 a Graham, Maria T 2737 to 2740 10 (Jregory, AVm. .. .. 4. r.41 to 4.145 5 Gourlay, Susan .. . 4478 to 4487 10 Garlick,Richd {ggSSS} » Graham & Turner .. ... . 3181 to 3183 3 Hopkins, George .. .. 7031 to 7035 f> Harper, B. B 7051 to 7055 5 Hamilton, C. N. M. .. {J|^ tol4oJ} 3 Harper, James .. .. { fl £ to 9SH is Hibble, W. G 0490 to 0491 2 Hough, Wm. .. .. 4255 to 4259 5 Hogg, Alex 3280 to 3284 5 ( 3102 to 3105) Hill, Chas .. - 4718 to 4721 V 9 (5444 j Jack Petor (3882 to 3380) <, Jack, leter .. .... .. | r )723 to 5725 ) 8 f<!734 to 0740 s! I (1921 to G930 I Little, George .. .. ■■' 0780 to 0795 V 40 ! GO4O to GOSO I V1429t0143Gj Lundun, Patrick .. <.. {^ to J7 j. M Lindsay, Annie .. .. C4SI to C4S3 3 Leaning, Jane .. .. 13G6 to 1370 5 Lander, John < .. .. 910 to 911 2 Monteith, Catherine .. 430S to 4402 5 ( 3180 to 3189 ) Mason, George .. .. 4 1940 to 1948 ]■ 8 (260 j ( 3298 to 3302 ) Mitchell, John .. •• i 995 to 998 '- 10 (4200 j Martin, Peter .. ■;.: 5720 i (4739 to 4742% MoQarry.M.E. .. \. JgS°g«H 10 1.3200 J McMullen, John •.. .. 2215 to 2220 0 (53G1 toSSOO') McCarthy, Daniel .. ~ -,' 3290 I n ( 901 j McDevmot, P 3150i031G0 5 Neil, Thos. W 6206 to G2lO 5 Port Nicholson Mining In- ( 1511 to 1520") vestment Co. (Limited).. \ 3148 to 3155 26 (591Gt05923J Kattray, Wm., Sen. .. {g^gjß 10 Kedmond, Peter .. .. 5838 i Stubbs, J. H. .. .. 5972 to 5976 5 Troy, Wm { 5413 t0 21°5 } 1C Tonge, Joseph .. .. OIGO to GIG 4 5 Taylor, E. H. .. .. 119 to 120 2 Wheeler, Ewd 1228 to 1229 2 By order of the Directors. J. S. McKELLAR, Legal Manager. February 12th, 1872.



JUST OPENED. a s ■ it GOOD QUALITY BLACK GLACE SILKS, 3s. lid per yard - DITTO DITTO, WIDE WIDTH, 4s lid. jior yard. " The Above are Splendid Value." QUILTS,' LONG CUR TAINS, , Damask Table Linen, Calicoes, L • Flannel?, Towels, and a General Assortment ■ of Manchester Goods, of good quality, and the best value in Auckland. \ 200 PAIRS BLANKETS, 7s. 6d. per pair, Below present value. .SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Reduced in Price. \ SUMMER CLOTHING, i At Reduced Prices. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONBYMAN. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. Capita! — ONE MILLION STERLING. llead Office, 28, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors: Chairman—Alexander Chuji, Esq, of Tkorn liebank H E Ci'iim Ewing, .Tun, Esq, Merchant, Glasgow Hugh Brown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow Richard Kidston, Esq (Messrs A G Kidston and Co), Glasgow James King, Younger of Canipsie, Esq, Glasgow James Kirkland, Esq, Glasgow Charles Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Etq, Ardrossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Win Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Frederick J Hallows, Esq Consulting Physician—Dr P A Simpson Auditor—J GriunAM, Esq, C A Solicitors—Messrs Towers-Clabk, Robebton, and Ross Bankers —The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shortlandstreet. Auckland, B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE ON SALE, EX CADUCEUS XI and late arrivals, Rice, 561b. bags', 1 ewt. kegs Sardines, \ and \ boxes Split Poas, 1 cwt. kegs Patent Groats 'iiif^ -Pickles Salad Oil, pintY7:£ a P ints Castor Oil Anchovy Sauce Light Thumb Blue Currants, 1 cwt. cases Candles Corn Flour—Munn's, Brown's Jujubes, 71b. tins Stareh —Colman's White Cocoa and Chocolate —Epp's, Taylor's Candied Lemon Peel Muscatel Raisins Barcelona Nuts Rennets, English Dried Maize Tobacco, 10's, Navy Teas, v-chests, chests, boxes Sole Wholesale Agents for Munn's Corn Flour, Neal's Sauces, Pickles, and Chutney, Napier Soaps. B. TONKS & CO. -J-v -pOB SYDNEY DIRECT. ■fJaMjrvN The Schooner MmgM 'AMATEUR,' will sail for the above port on THURSDAY, the 15th instant. Has room for a few tons cargo. For freight or passage apply to G. W. BINNEY. -tl* QHIP CADUCEUS Aj|<f||\ kJ FROM LONDON". «^^ NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. Captain Roberts will not be responsible for any Cargo after it leaves the ship's tackles. -T*. Cj HIP CADUCEUS j|N|k )O FROM LONDON. ."j^^r^a NOTICE. Captain Robkbts will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by his Crew. •T^k*. OTEAM TO COROMAN REGULAR TRADER. REDUCED FREIGHTS TO COROMANDEL. The p.s. CHALLENGER will leave as follows: — Tuesday, February 13—Auckland for Coro" rnandel, 1 p m.; Coromandel for Grahams town, 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14—Grahamstown for Coromahdel, 9 a.m. ; Coromandel for Auckland, at noon. Thursday, February 15 — Auckland for Coromandel, at 2 p.m. ; Coromandel for Grahamstown, at 8 p.m. Fares between Coromandel and Auckland, 6s. and 4g, J, MUREAY.



| B*9 "DAY OF ISLANDS. Tl>o favorite p.s. CO ME RANG, Captain Cußisr, will leave Auckland for Russoil on Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. . For freight, &c, apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Agent. KOYAL ALFRED FOR COKOMANDEL. I y. . , . i ...\ I TP»««wsfliß#«fii Auckland to Cokomandel. Wednesday, February 14, 1 p.m. COROMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Wednesday, February 14,7 pm. I Fares—Cabi;i, 8s ; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. Ay , T) EGU LA R WEEKLY }^vf\ JL^ STEAM COMMUNICA- M-fS^^ TION WITH WANGAREI *£gg&gSg&*' (C.VLLTNO AT THE HOT Sphtxgs, K.ywau, and Omaha, each way). The p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as follows: — From Auckland. Tuesday, February 13, 6 o'clock evening. Monday, February 19, 1 o'clock afternoon. Monday, February 26, 5 o'clock afternoon. FEoar Wangaeei. Tuesday, February 13, 10 o'clock night. Tuesday, February 20, 4 o'clock afternoon. Tuesday, February 27, 8 o'clock evening. HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. « OTEAM TO THE THAMES Carrying Passengers and Cargo The ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under — Wednesday, February 14, 12 o'clock midnight Friday, February 16, 5 o'clock e/ening Also, p.s. 'LADY BO WEN,' Captain Adams will sail as under : — Tuesday, February 13, 12 o'clock midnight. Thursday, February 15, 12 o'clock midnight. J. MORTON, Agenl. Coehrane's Buildings, Fort street. O EGULAR STEAM COM i "JvSs -L»> MUJSIOATION WITH v?£'?''Vv \ TIIE EAY 0F ISLANDS > 4s£S&i£^£ The ps DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, at 4 p.m. From Kussell to Auckland—Every Satur* day, lpm.. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith / and Walkeb, No 8, Insurance Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L G Cottee, Waitangi. a /GOLDEN CROWN FOR Lji% *Jt THE THAMES. Time Table : Leaves Auckland —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. MACFAELANE, Agent. 4.1& TjILAGSTAFF FERRY yj-i^^^.TiME Tabt/h: _Shoee EVERY DAY: I ™ I NIGHT BOAT, tvery night, weaV^-i perndtfia:*. North Shore Auckland 7 20pm 8 pm 10.30 pm U pm Tickets available for both ferry boats. . HOLMES BROS. -i 4 npHE PASSENQ-ER LINE OF 'M?IIIn packets. "w^^^ 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. m A USTRALIAN STEAM «l3s<&^ J\. NAVIGATION Co's ffIQ^EEGUJLAB MONTHLY 4§sg£g|§g&E» First-class Steam Line be« tween Auckland, Sydney, and Melbouene, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Company's Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports, on or about the 28th instant. For freight or passage, apply to 11. M. JEEVIS, Agent. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND. 4ESmscMfl£» 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. Blethfn, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on TTTttus*. DAY, tne 22nd February.^ ftv n - For freight, pas' xl^ JiOiTAL. |7i aPP 1? t0 -rrom B . HENPEESC. .on.



I PRINCE OF WALES THE^RE. Lessee .. .. Mr. B. N .Tone, ANOTHER NEW BURLESQUE. Last Week of the ZAVISTOWSKI SISTEES. New Burlesque! New Burlesque! KENILAVOETH. New and Beautiful Dresses, Splendid Sealery, Mr. Williams; Mechanic^ Effects, Mr. Solod. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING-, FEB. 13, The performance will commence with the petite Comedy of PERFECTION, Ob, THE LADY OF MUNSTER, Kat3 O'Brien (with songs), Miss H. Grainger. To conclude with the historical Burlesque of KENILWOKTH. Or, ye Queen, ye Eavle, and ye Maydene. WANTED to Sell, the Lease. Goodwill, and Furniture, of a FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT, doing a large business, in the best position in G-rahamstown. —For par ticulars, apply to J.J., Official Assignees, Insurance Buildings. /^USTOM.HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Stak Office. FOR SALE, a Fishing Boat. (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and. one Open Skiff; also, several 3'iips'Boats. —Apply to J. Claee, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. SKATING. SKATING. mHE AMERICAN SKATING RINK OPEfc EVERY EVENING-, at the CITY H4.LL. Admission, Is, States provided. TVTORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. "GENERAL DRAPERY MANCHESTER GOODS FLANNELS, BLANKETS CLOTHING " SHIRTS &c,, &c, &c. W. a. HARRISON & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Warehouse, 7, Wyndham street, on Thubsdax next, 15th February, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of the above Goods, just landed, ex Cadueeus. Terms at sale. 5*"""<l J"T"! f~'~\ '** *"^ »T~»""> ... eg? . . $OO T S A* -"NT &V '& IT f\ "i? a " ! ... .£<j» ... WEDNESDAY, EEBSUARY 11 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. AT EARANGAHAPE ROAD. rPIHE subscribers have been instructed to X. sell at the residence of Mr Cyrus Haley, Karangahape Road (near the Toll-gate), on above date, at 11 o'clock, The ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNI TDRE, &c, &c, comprising:— Table Cover, Round- Table and Cover, Set Ivory Chess Men, handsomely carved, with Fanny Stand, Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Skin Mats, Bronze Fender and Fireirons, Coal Scuttle, 1 pair Damask and 1 pair Muslin Curtains, Cornice ditto, 4 Cane seated Arm Chairs, Cushions, Music, Books, Ornaments, Indian PicJfetires and Views, Kerosene Lamp, Clock;■' Metro* nome and Tuning Fork, Stationery, Bust, Microscope, one pair Ostrich's Eggs and Stands, Globe, Telescope, Handsome Chinese Basin and Jug, &c, Opera Glasses, Cruet Stand, Spirit Stand, case Knive3 and Fork?, butter Coolers, two Mugs, &c, &c. Suporiar Double Iron Bedstead ( Canopy top, with Curtains), Feather Bed, Bair Mattress, Oval Dressing G-lass (marble slab), single Iron Bedstead, Iron Cot and Mattress, single Bedstead, Feather Bed, Carpets, mats, Toilet Ware, Damask and Muslin Curtains, v -rna ment, Tables and -Toilet Q.~- - trunks, Portmanteau, Box confe Clothing, Towelling, &c. I Kitchen Utensils, Carpenters' Tools, Box Screen, Tubs, Crockery, Meat Q' ' Trays. Sink, valuable W-"' Dog House, &c. ~e ß. ******* At Twelv, A few Lots Very' S new, com^ TORM POWDERS, ' .... aßsQorJtl to, be incomparable for E-w' » i»—bilk aim^ti i,, f ..,^ ■Jol— „ 21—Coat 5E— „ 24—Jacket ami 3*rouser3 n— „ . 25—Dress Piece of Merino M-- „ 25—Coat ' '6— „ 25—Jacket and Cap "■■-■■■ - *3—Nov9mber4-r-Silk Dress.