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WANTED— 500 Men to DINE at the American Restaurant, "Wellesley street Easb I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sca° son :""LJliMiiar l (' ha -'g« of 6fl per Meal; The Diiiyjpa-^HI tae very best of soup, fish, ioip 1 i ■ descriptions, and pastry or pui A Is at all howvs, charge, 6d: 7 jnib Mining Managers and Busi jr an ?P* C io call and examine the lat«3nor£ . improved Stamps and Presses at _JL- .. ' unit's, Jeweller and Engraver, foOfeirT'i lley streefc > and opposite the UmSl Hotel. i?in FTfUY^ 0 'iEND, in sums of CvlUjUUl/ £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street. LOST,— On the 7th inst., between Hobson and Wyndham streets, a Gold Ring, with Blood Stone.—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mr. Habeison, Tobacconist, Queen street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Two or j throe Gentlemen can be accommodated , with Board and Residence in a healthy part i of the city. Terms moderate. Apply Mrs. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. "J" OOK OUT FOR THE GOBLIN DRUM. LA M B'S "BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MR. J S. MACFARLANE, Agent. ■\/TATEIM:ONIA£i ALLIANCE ASSOCI jJf.L 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 Harris's, Cavendish House, Shortland Crescent. X OVERS' BANKING- COMPANY.— jLJ Draffs for Acceptance—unlimited supply. Drafts now obtainable. Meeting of directors, February 14. at Harris's, Cavendish house, Shortland Crescent. FOR SALE, a Fishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also, several Ships'Boats.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. CHARCOAL ! CHARCOAL ! FOR .SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers Apply at the Eagle Foundry, High street. ON SALE, miN PLATES, Charcoal and Coke, Black _L Iron. 'C liar-coal. E. & H. ISAACS, Fort street. PHOTOGRAPHIC BUSINESS FOE SALE.-PEICE £50. XN the heart of the City Capital Invest- X ment. —Apply at once by letter, addressed "J.," office of this paper. PIANO FOR SALE. NEW, by Bord of Paris, full coinpa33. — R. Baird, Victoria street. high school, symonds street, (Opposite Government House.) APEN AT 10 A.M. and 2 p.m. Terms : Under 10 years, ss. per month, or 153. per quarter. Above 10 years. 6. Bd. per month, or 203. per quarter. Any number of pupils in excess of three belonging to one family, FREE. J. M. FRASER, C. M. Master. LOOK OUT FOR THE " TRONTOPHILIPANOTRASOMENTO." mo let, OFFICES AND STOBAGE, AT 7, QUEEN-STREET. Back Entrance to Premises. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. TO LET, a Detached House of Nine Rooms, near the Auckland (late Wesley) College. Splendid view ; rent low. —Apply to S. Davenport, Karangahape Road. CITY MEAT BAZAAE, MARKET SQUARE, QUEEN ST. WILL open on FRIDAY, 16th inst. Conducted by your old friend MESSENGER. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. nnHE following gentlemen have been X nominated to fill the offices of the Mechanics' Institute for the ensuing year :— president: W. L. Rees, Esq., Dr. J. R iKholson, M.P.C ; P. A. Esq., Mayor. Vice-Pre3idents : Messrs. W. L. Rees, w"m. Swanson, James George, F. J. Moss, Alt 1 R. Nicholson, P. A. Philips. Com* JPlfcee: Messrs. Thomas L. White, W. fm Cawkwell, F. J. Moss, T. Cooper ''jJfriuies Brown, Robert Cranwell, William White, A. A. Smith, C. H. Mclntosh, J. H. Burns, F. Whitaker, John Diddams, P. J. Farrel'l, J. Siveright, John Reid, J. H. Jaggar, Suell, Qc. M. Reed, A. Gavan, Willcos. Treasurer: R. McKay. From this list will b.-> chosen one President, two Vice-Presidents, twelve Members of Committee, and one Treasurer. The Election will take place at the annual meeting on Thursday Evening, the 22nd instant. Two auditors will be appointed at the meeting.



TENDERS will be received at the Superin tendent's Office, Auckland, uutil Noon of Monday, 'the 19th February instant, from persons willing to contract for the Supply of RATIONS to the Mount Eieo G ol during the four months commencing Ist March pros. Forms, of Tender and .Specification to be obtained on application. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. QNEHTTNGA WHARF. rfIENDERS will be received at tho Superin- JL tendout's Office, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, the Ist day of March, prox., for : the collection of Wharf Dues, and perfor mance of the duties of Wharfinger at Onchunga, from the 15th March, until the I 31st December, 1872. | THOMAS B. GILLIE?. Superintendent. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. AT a Meeting of the Directors held This Day, it was decided that in consequence of the excessively dry season, tho Exhibition intended to be held in March next, should be POSTPONED till November. T. KIRK, Hon. Sec. Museum Buildings, Feb. 14, 1572. T OOEOUTFORIHE TRAINED CANARIES. A PUBLIC BALL WILL bo given by Jos km Thimble (pre vious to his retiring from business) to SERG-EANT-MJJOR PARDY, DETEC TIV S TSRNAHAN AND JEFFREYS, As a slight acknowledgement, of their kind services rendered during Mr. Thimble's pro prietorship of the ORIENTAL HOTEL. The Bali will be arranged to take pl.ice on SATURDAY WEEK, at Gakry Owen, Esq.'s, Residence, Barrack street. Carriages may be ordered at 10 minutes to 12, as on no account will dancing be continued after midnight. N.Ts.—Those who are not acquainted with Garry's Mansion, can obtain tho requisite information from Mr. Jeffrey, CONQUERING- HERO GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (JJegistebed). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. AC-iLL, the First, of One Shilling per Share, has this day been made by the Directors, due and payable at the Oflice of the Company on or before the 23rd inst. Pros prietors of those Shares on which previous Calls hav° been paid will receive civditfor the respective amounts out of the above Call. B. X BABER, Manager. Insurance Building?, Auckland,' February 9, 1872. SHOTOVER No. 1 GOLDMIN ING COMPANY (Kegistebed.) TVTOTICE is hereby given that all Shares on II which the Cr3t call of two shillings is not forthwith paid, will be advertised as liable to forfeiture under the provisions of the alining Companies Amendment Act, 1870. By orders of the Directors, THCS. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. Auckland, February 10, 1872. SIE WALTER SCOTT GOLDMINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COM PANY (Limited). ■ A CALL (the 3rd) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the undersigned, at tho oflice of the Company, Shcrtland street, Auckland, on or before Friday, March 1, 1872. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. lOOK OUT FOR J HASELMYER. riOPPEE-PLATE and Lithographic Phinting executed at the Evening Star Office. THE Directors of the Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited) beg to notify that in consequence of a sudden and enormous influx of water in the mine, they will be unable for a "time to make any further delivery of Round Coal at the loading ground after the the J.4H) 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. /CUSTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Stab Office. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. X, MILLER, BOOTMAKER, begs to • inform the public that he has removed from Wyndham street to Queen street Wharf, next to Mr. Compton, Grocer. T>URKE'S OTAGO BREWERY. XXX Ale, in barrel?, kilderkins, and bottle XXX Stout in bottle Ex Keera, On Sale by WILLIAMS & CO., Queen street. i^vN SALE— TXTANTED— Caledonians Thames Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions Alburnias Just-in-Times Otagos. I. PHILLIPS. No 10, Insurance Buildings.



JUST OPENED. GOOD QUALITY BLACK G-LiOE SILKS, 3s. llil per yard DITTO DITTO, WIDE WIDTH, 4s Hd. per yard. " The Above are Splendid Value." SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, Damask Table Linen, Calicoes, Flannels, Towels, and a General Assortment of Manchester Goods, of good quality, and ] the best value in Auckland. 200 PAIRS BLANKETS, 7s. 6d. per pair, Below present value. SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Reduced in Price. SUMMER CLOT H ING, At Reduced Prices. H. ATKINS, La TB HAY & HONEY. MAN. AUCKLAND HABBOB BOAED I EXTENSION OPT, QUEEN STREET i 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 speciiication to be seen at this office, will be received on TUESDAY, the 20th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Ex tension of T." WILLIAM C. DAT/DV, Chairman. ■ AYJCKLAND HARBOB BOAED. REPAIRS TO QUEEN STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, ""-. v 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 tills office, will be received on TUESDAY, the 20th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Repairs to Queen street Wharf." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. OTAGO GOLD MINING- COM PAN V (REGISTERED). I hereby give notioe that unless the Calls now due upon the following Shares in thu Otago Gold Mining Company (Registered , together with the interest and expenses incuired thereon, be paid, at the Ollice of the Company, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on or before MONDAY, the 18th day of March next, the said Shares will be liable to bo forfeited. Registered No. Names of Shareholders. No. of of Shares, Shares. Amodeo, Frank .. .. -\'?.}!' lo °718 \ 5 Bartlett, A. G 3275 to 3270 5 Buckland, John .. .. 4173 to 4177 5 Creswick, Henry .. .. Ito 10 10 ( 5353 to 5302 ) Craw ford, T. II - 2021 to 20-10 '- 34 (. 107 to 200 J Craig, Joseph .. .. 2823 to 2827 5 Day, William .. .. 0484 to 0485 2 Dunstan, Thomas .. .. {|g t0 2i)ss I Q Davies, William .. .. { 3031 to 3039) 10 Duce, John 0241 to 02-15 *' 5 Fuller, Stephen .. .. {g t01333} 4 Ferguson, James .. .. 2007 to 2070 4 Fleming, A. W 2055 1 Foster, W. M 5847 to 5840 3 Graham, Mavia T 2737 to 2740 10 Gregory, Wm 4541 to 4545 5 Gourlay, Susan .. . 447s to 4487 10 Garlick, Richd. .. i 7149 to 715° I 7 (2121 to 2125 j ' Graham & Turner .. .. 3181 to 3183 3 Harper, B. B 7051 to 7055 5 Harper, James .. .. $ ,;£} to 954 I 15 Hibble, W. G 0400 to 0491 2 Hough, Wm. .. .. 4255 to 4250 0 Hogg, Alex 3280 to 3284 5 ("3102 to 3105) Hill, Chas -; 471S to 4721 } 9 (5444 j Jack, Peter J Jo 33SC) g (u(23 to 5r20 ) to 0740^) I 0021 to 0930 I " Little, George .. .. •: 0780 to 0705 }■ 40 I 0040 to GOSO I '^1429 to 14307 Lundun, Patrick .. .. { 10 J! £ le g} 14 Lindsay, Annie .. .. 0481 to 0453 3 - Leaning, Jane .. .. 1300 to 1370 5 Lander, John . .^> 910 to 911 2 Monteith, Catherine T^ 4308 to 4402 5 ( 3208 to 3302 ) Mitchell, John .. .. { 905 to 998 !■ 10 (4200 j Martin, Peter .. .. 5720 . 1 (4730 to 4742 \ McGarry,M. E «£ » 10 13200 J McMullen, John .. .. 2215 to 2220 C ("5361 to 5309) McCarthy,Daniel .. .. ]■ 11 ( 901 j McDermot, P. .. .. 315 Cto 31G0 5 Neil, Thos. W 0200 to 0210 5 Port Nicholson Mining In- ( 1511 to 1520 ) vestment Co. (Limited).. • 3148 to 3155 )■ 20 (5910 to 5923 J 1 Ttitti-av Wm Sen 1 4753 to 4758 (_ in liatnay, \vin.,oen. .. (4221 to 4224 J Redmond, Peter .. .. 5538 1 Stubbs, J. II 5972 to 5970 5 Troy.Wm { JgJ *» 2105 j. w Tonge, Joseph .. .. 0100 to 0104 5 Taylor, E. H 119 to 120 2 Wheeler, Ewd. .. .. 122S to 1229 2 By order of the Directors. J. S. McKELLAR, Legal Manager. February 12th, ]872.



I. LEWIS BROTHERS AUK NOW LANDING, B X 0A D UCEUS, | A 9 PACKAGES BOOTS AND J_i._/^/ SHOES, coasting of— Ladies Kid D.S.E.S., fancy stitched and plain fronts; Balmorals, Clumps, Levant Men's Emperors, Lace, Balmoral, Half Welling tons Youth's Nail Boots Maids' and Children's, a general assortment Men's Albert Slippers Ladies' Kid and Velvet Slippers Ladies' and Men's Uppers 137 PACKAGES Ml APERY— j Rifle Mediums, 33 and SG inch Lion Mediums, 83 and 30 inch Long Cloths, Fancy and Navy Prints | Merinos, Alpacas, Serges, Camlets, Sattcen Cloth j Winseys, Wool Twill, Fancy Heps Waterproof Tweed, Fancy Cloakings Kob Roy and Shepherd Plaids Printed Pilot Cloths J Fancy Coatings, Navy Serges j Ladies' Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, &c. &c, &c. &c. j MILLINERY- I Ladies' and Maids' Trimmed and untrimmed Velvet, Straw, Felt, and Seal-trimmed Hats Infants' Hats, assorted Trimmings, &c, Sc. CLOTHING- Meu's and Youths' Registered Doe Trousers I Fancy Tweed ditto j Men's Reversible, Beaver, Sac, Galatea, Tommy ! Dodd, Halifax, and Walking Coats Pilot Jackets, Trousers and Vests Men's Double-breasted Suits Bedford Cord Trousers and Pants Millers' Mole Trousers j Waterproof Coats Black Cloth Sacs, Trousers and Vests Tweed Vests, &c, &c. HOSIERY— Men's Merino, Shetland, and Aloe Half Hose; i Striped Merino, Assorted, Ribbed, and Cash mere Half llo.se Ladies' White and Brown Dressed, Striped, and Plain Worsted and Cashmere Hose Plain aud Colored Socks, sizes Men's White Lambswool and Brown Cotton Half 1 rose Lawn and Cambric Handkerchiefs Imitation Siik T. X. Ties Paper Collars Oimean, Venetian, and Twill Shirts, in Men's Boys' and Youths' BLANKETS, SHAWLS, RUGS, and FLANNELS— White and Blue Blankets, 9.}, 101,11}, Medium Super Striped Hugs Queensland and Longwool Shawls Imitation Welsh and Electoral Flannels HATS AND CAPS— f Men's Twill, Cavour, Alpine, Wire, Brims, Kos sutli and Alma Ilat.l Cloth Caps, all sorts SUNDRIES - Saddles, Bridles, Spur.i, Gig, Cart, and Buggy Harness AssortedJior.se Brushes Chamois Skins Engravings, Looking Glasses, Purses Ba;,'s, J'ocket Books Combs, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushoi Fishing lane.; Port and Sherry Wines &c, ' &c\, &c. T 0 AEItI YE, PER NAOMI, 07 TRUNKS HOOTS AND SHOES, iv Gent's Almas, Watertight), Half Wellingtons, Wellingtons, Luce Boots Youths' Lace-ups Ladies' Kid, Cordovan, Plain and Fancy Stitched Boy's (Mils' and Maids', all sizes, in Kid, Cor dovan, Calf, Levant, and Lasting Alma, Watertight, Half Wellington and Kid Uppers Slippros, assorted 141 PACKAGES DRAPERY— Black and Colored French Merinos Satteen Cloth, Marl Repps, Victoria Camlets Skirtings, Alpacas, Winseys, Cloakings Shepherd's Plaid, Waterproof Tweed Victoria Serges, Fancy Tweed Broad Cloths, Diagonal Cloths Crimean Shirtings BLANKETS -9.1, 10J, llj, and 12V Witney and Super White, bound and whipped 9\ and UJ Blue Blankets Horse Rugs, Austrian Quilts Striped all over Blankets Carriage Rugs Felt Squares, all sizes MILLIN ERY, UND E H-C LOTH ING, UM BRE LLA S Ladies', Maids' and Infants' Trimmed and Un trimmed Satin, Velvet, Straw and Felt Hats, all latest fashions Mantles, Feathers Ladies' and Maids' Underclothing Infants' Robes, Frocks aud Hoods Overskirts Thompson's Patent Ladies' and Gents' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas HOSIERY-- Aloe, Shetland, Merino, Knit, Military, Army, and Brown Cotton Half Hose Ladies' Striped, White and Lambswool Hose Maids' Hose, all sizes Children's Fancy Colored Socks, striped and plain HATS AND CAPS— Alpine, Entleld, Kossuth, Cavour, Regent, Almas, Wire Brim Hats, in Black and Drab and Fancy Colours Cloth Caps, Men's and Boys' SUNDRIES - Saddles, Bridles, Horse Brushes Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Harness Meerschaum Pipes, Purses Electro-plated Ware Vestas, iiOO's, Sponges, Toys Concertinas, Looking Glasses (Sc. &c, &c. PER WILD DUCK, 7-1 TRUNKS, in Men's E.S. Half Wellingtons, and Lace Boots Boy's and Youth's Lace Boots Ladies' Kid and Cordovan Boots 4 to O's, 0 to 9s, and 10 to i:is Ivid and Leather Boots Bronze, Kid, Carpet, Prunella, and Satin Slippers 257 PACKAGES, in Ladies' Corsets, Underclothing A General Assortmeet in Alpacas, Dress Stuffs Ladies' and Girl's Trimmed Hats Umbrellas, Rugs Blankets, all sizes Men's White Shirts Boys', Youths', and Men's Crimean Shirts Hard and Soft Twill Shirts Australian Quilts, Men's and Boys' Felt Hats Hair Nets, Counterpanes, Toilets Flannels, Ties, Scarfs, Shirts Under Flannels, Grey Calicoes. ALWAYS ON HAND. A General Assortment of Drapery Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery, &c. Teas, boxes/half-chests, and chests Oils, Mustard Brandy, Geneva, Old Tom Port and Sherry Wines Moselle, Bitters Bottled Ale and Stout Tobacco, 10's and Aromatic Cigars, Vestas, Pipes Confectionery, Fancy Goods. &c., &C. ; &c. go;lden crown steam BREWERY, COENER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HOOPER AND CO., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c., beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stout, they have just completed a new model Steam Brewery, in -which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors arc anxious to maintain and extend the good reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour and aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2j; this Ale is especially prepared for family use, and as an agreeable tonic for invalids. The XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal tsrms are offered to the Trade.



..- j^aßWß**- ¥>AY OF ISLANDS. ■^V'Sv'/t\ - ■*-> . C^;: ■-■ ;':iv--- The favorite ps. I COMERANG, Captain CjrRiSP, will leave Auckland for Eusscil THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. For freight, &<\, apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Agent. ROYAL ALFRED FOR COROMANDEL. . •is:^*^ S^issa^sSSf' Auckland to Cobomandel. Friday, February 16, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, Fobruary 17, 11 a.m. Cohomandel to Auckland. Thursdiiy, February 15, 7 p m. Friday, February 17, 3 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 3.30 p.m. Faros —Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. i 4i T> EGULAR WEEKLY ol^-IX X\ STEAM COMMUNIOA /r**^\\TlON WITH WANGABEI (calling at the Hot Springs, Kawatj, and Omaha, each way) . The p.s. j DUKE OF EDINBURGH Will leave as follows: — Fhom Auckland. Monday, February 19, 1 o'clock afternoon. Monday, February 26, 5 o'clock afternoon. Fkom Wangabei. Tuesday, February 20, 4 o'clock afternoon. Tuesday, February 27, 8 o'clock evening. HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Agents. - Cj TEAM TO THE THAMES 'V^Sl^tv^ Carrying Passengers aud Cargo The ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Seou, will leave this week as under— Friday, February 16, 5 o'clock evening Also, p.s. 'LADY BOWEN/ Captain Adams will sail as under : — Thursday, February 15, 12 o'clock midnight. J. MORTON, Agenl. Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street. O EGULAR STEAM COM -. 'i:"x -LV» MUNICATION Wit II '^§os^ THE BAY OF ISLANDS, <&M$£Z&Z The ps DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell —Every Thurs day, nt 4 p.m. From Kusscll to Auckland—Every Saturs day, 1 p in. For all particulars apply bo Hague Smith AND Walkeii? No 8, Insurance) Buildings, Auckland ; A Vilcoq, Russell; or to L Q Coffee, Waitangi. C< OLDEN CROWN FOR i j?j& \JA THE THAMES. TIME Table : LEAVES AuOKiANB —Every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 11 o'clock forenoon ; every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock moi-ning. 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 hi. First Sunday of every month, at 4 o'clock afternoon. Fares—saloon; 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. Light Freight, Bs. per ton j sheep, Is. each. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. i-U T7ILAGSTAFF PERRY Table Nokth Shoee ■^fees^S? Fbeey Boats. EVERY DAY: HALF-HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7 20 p m 8 pm 10.30 pm lip in Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. .ij rnni<: passenger line of x X PACKETS. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Clipper Ship ! CaOUCEUS, D. T. Roberts, Esq., Commander (late of the Maori.) This fine vessel, having the greater portion of her cargo engaged, will meet with prompt despatch, and sail in Fobruary. Her cabin accommodation is unsurpassed. For freight or passage, apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. A USTRALIAN STE.AM JLJNA^ -OL NAVIQ-ATION Co's :oOO§^ REGULAR MONTHLY 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. Walkee, Commander, will leave this for above ports, on or about the 28th instant. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. 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. Blethpn, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for \ Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURS- ! DAY, the 22nd February, at noon. '.'*•] For freight, passage, and all particulars, i apply to j 1 HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. '



I 1 Iv^x Q TSAM T0 COROMAN ! rJfIS" REGULAR TRADER. 1 REDUCED FREIGHTS TO COROMANDEL. Ihc p.s, j CHALLENGES \ j will leave as follows : — I Friday, February 1G — Grahams town for Corotnandel, at 9 a.m. ; Uoromandel for ! Auckland, at 12 30 p.m. I Saturday, February 17 — Auckland for j Coromandel, at 11 a.m.; Coroinandel for ' Graharnstown, at 4 p.m. Monday February 19—Tararu for Coro mandel, at 9 a m.; Coromandd. for Auckland, [ i at 1 p.m. j Tuesday, February 20 — Auckland for Coromandel, at 1 p.m.; Coromandel for Graharnstown, at 6.30 p.m. ; Fares between Coromandel aud Auckland, Gi. and <ts. j J. MURRAY. PRINCE OF WALES THE\T]/aj Lessee .. .. Mr. B. N Joxes./*"^ I Positively the Last Three Nights of the J I ZAVISTOWSKI SISTERS. I Last Three Nights of the Burlesque. Last Three Nights of the Dramatic Company. THLS(Thuesday) EVENING, FEB. 15, The performance will commence with the Petite Comedy To conclude with the historical Burlesque of KENILWORTH. Or, ye Queen, ye Earle, and ye Maydmne. i In active preparation, and will shortly be produced, the romantic Drama of THE FRENCH SPY, in which Miss Christine Zavistowski will appear. • ( AUCKLAND TEMPERANCE BAND. riIHE Entertainment in connection with the _I_ above, which was postponed from Feb. 8, will take place THIS EVENING, Feb. 15, in the CITY HALL. The same programme will be gone through, the gentlemen of 11. M.F. Blanche having kindly consented to appear again. Tickets issued for the Bth. will be available. Prices of admission —Reserved Beats, 3s. ; Front Seats, Is. Gd.; Bick Seats, Is. JAMES CARLAW, Secretary. SKATING. SKATING. mHE AMERICAN SKATING RINK OPEN EVERY EVENING, at the CITY H4LL. Admission, Is. Skates provided. -VTOB.WTOH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE; SOCIETY. Capital £550,000; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars un applica tion io GEO. S. GEAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vailo's Buildings. §otction: $\\lts> FJRIDAY, FEBRUABY 16. THE subscriber has received instructions to sell, at his Corner Mart, on the above date, at 11 o'clock. A LOT of TIMBER, 9 x 1, 9 x£, 6 x 3, 3 x <L, 6 x 2, and 6xl. Also, Several Doors, Glazed Sashes, Frames, &c. Information as to where the Timbers is to be seen can be had at the Auction Mart. G-EOK&E SIBBIN, Auctioneer. ERIDAY, EEBEUAEY 16. PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS HANDSOME BRONZE CLOCK ELECTRO-PLATED WARE VASES AND ORNAMENTS CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, Ac. THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLE MAN LEAVING AUCKLAND. W. a. HAEEISON AND CO. |J AYE received instructions to sell by auc- JIJL tion, at their Wurahouse, 7, Wyndham street, on Eriday, 16th inst., at 11 o'clock, A Lot of the above Very Choice GOOD 3. Terms Cash. FEIDAY, FEBEUAEY 16. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, DRAW ING ROOM SUITE, SUPERIOR TOILET GLASS, MUSICAL BOX, THEODOLITE, FOWLING PIECE REVOLVER, ETC., ETC. fjpHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, -L Fort street, at 11 o'clock, Walnut Pianoforte, Collard and Collard Excellent Theodolite and Stand Superior Walnut Drawing Room Suite in Scarlet Damask, consisting of Sofa, Easy Chair, and Six Chairs Valuable Twist-pillar Toilet Glass (marble slab) Handsome Vases Musical Box (12 tunes) P. B. Fowling Piece Revolver, Case, &c. Loo Table, Chairs, large Sofa Tables, Desk, Arm Chairs Iron Bedsteads, Washstands Toilet Tables, &c. Also, a few lots Effects. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers



: FBIDAY, FEBEUAEY 16. I AUSTRALASIAN G.M.C. V. JOHN" ; GEMMKLL. r|IHE subscribers will sell, under Warrant JL from the District; Court-, on above date, at their Rooms, Fort street, at 11 o'clock ! u^M|^)cfo:'c the Furniture Sale), Hj wKf> Shares Inverness G.M.C y^Wml COCHEANE & SON. 11i/w Auctioneers. YICJNDAY, FEBRUARY 19. AT WYNYARD STREET. fTpHE subscribers have received instructions X from the proprietor, to sell at the Cottage, opposite the residence of the Eev. D. Bruce, Wymard street, on Monday, 19th inst., at 11 o'clock, JIIS ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNI /// TUBE, ETC., Comprising— Drawing •It Koorn Suite (Green Damask), Loo / C Table and Cover, two American Chairs, * six Dining Eoom Chairs, Carpets, "N Hearthrugs, lenders and Fireirons, Coal Scuttle, Table and Cloth Cover, Sofa and Mattress, Tumblers, Wines, Trays, &c. £.Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows and Bolster, Blankets, Counterpanes, Wash si ands, Sets Toilet Ware, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Cane Chairs, Chest. DraAvers,. Carpets, Baths, &c, Hall Oil Cloth and Mats, Kitchen Utensils, Table, Chairs, &c, &c- SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MOBEOW, AT NOON. AT AETHTTR'S MART. PO UL T R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Eabbits, &<?. Produce—Potatoes, Onions, Cheeae; Butter, Bacon, Beef, Flour, Oatmeal, &c. Groceries, (assorted) —Tea?, Jams, &c. Household Fuunitphe and Effects : — New and Second-hand, 4< Packing-Cases. TO-M0 E E 0 W, At 1.30 p.ji. EACON, HAMS, ex 'CLEOPATRA' AND LYTTLETON. E. AETHTJE TTf TILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen VV street, on TO-MORROW, 16th inst., at 1.30 o'clock p.m. A consignment of prime Canterbury Bacon and Hams" MABKED. H 40 Hams and 33. Sides Bacon MB 17 Sides Bacon . MG 58 ditto ditto Terms—Cash. MONDAY, FEBBUAEY 19. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. 1870-1871. B. TONKS"& CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs. Neumegex and Moses, to sell by auction on Monday.next, the l'Jth inst., at eleven o'clock, The following UNREDEEMED and OVERTIME PLEDGES— IS7O. 2003—Apiil 25—1 Gold. Chain 2001 — ~ 25— 2 Salvers and Table Cloth 4027—August 1— O.F. Gold L. Watch and Diamond King 402S— ~ I—Gold Brooch, Links, and five Buttons 4064— ~ 3 —Microscope and Enema 4549— „ 24— 2 Table Cloths, 2 Sheets, and 5 Spoons 7087—December 22—12 Silver Teaspoons, 4 Table Spoons Ladle and Tongs 70S8— ~ 22— 1 Gold Bracelet 1871. 141—January 21—Coral Bracelet 142— ~ 21—Silver Knife and Fork 143— ~ 21—Gold Bracelet 278—February 11—Gold Brooch 504—March 22—Pin, Ring, and Gold 537 — „ - 27—0. F. Gold Geneva Watch 009—April B—Handsome Pearl Pin 002 — ~ 15—Gold Brooch and Ring OS3_ >t 19—Chain, Locket, Ring, Card C'asa 711— ~ 22—Gold Geneva Hunting Watch 710— ~ 22—0. F. Gold Geneva Watch 720— „ 24 —Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 747 — „ 29—Gold H. Geneva Watch and Chain 823—May 10— O.F. Silver Geneva Watch 826— „ 10—Gold Ring and two Pins S2B— ~ 11 —Locket and Keeper 844—,, 13—0. F. Lever Watch SOS— „ IS—Gold Ring 872- „ 18—King 881— „ 20—Silver Geneva Hunting Watch S90 — „ 22—JTeckligee and Locket 947— „ 31 — 1 Diamond Ring 971—June 3—G old O. F. Lever Watch and Chain 970— ~ s—Diamond Ring 1018— „ 15—0. F. Geneva Watch 1019 — ~ 15—Silver Cup 1032 — ~ 17 —Silver Lever Hunting Watch 10G2— „ 24—Gold Ring 10CG— ~ 24—Sleeve Links 1074— „ 26— S. H. Verge Watch 1123—July 4 — S. H. Lever Watch 1128 — „ 4 — 4 Silver Teaspoons 1135—July s—l O.F. Gold Lever Wetch and Gold Chain 1216— „ 20-Box of Tool?, Verge Watch, Miniature and Cross 1229— „ 22—Gold Locket 12G(J „ 28— Gold H. L. Watch, Greenstone, and 2 Rings 1271_ fJ 29— S. H. Lever Watch 733—April 27—Gold H. L. Watch and Chain 072— ~ 18—Jewellery 1021—June 10— 2 Gold Brooches, 1 Scarf Pin, 2 pair Earrings, 2 Lockets, 1 Chain 5 Buttons, 8 Rings SOS—February 1G —12 Forks, 12 Spoons, and Keeper 380 — ~ 28 —12 Forks and 8 Spoons 080—April IS—Quadrant and Book 735— ~ 28—3 Books, Album, and Surplice .795—May o—l Cramp 951 — ~ 31 — 1 Telescope 953 — ~ 31—Scales and Knife 995 —June 10 —Lot of Tools 1001— „ r 12— 0 Tools 1035- „ 17—Field Glass 1050— „ 21—Stock Bits and 4 Tools 1129—July 4— 2 Jackets and Toilet Set 1102— „ • 10—13 Planes . ■ 750—April 29—Tools 717— ~ 22—Tools 1200—July IS—Fishing Rod and 2 Reels 1049—June 21— 1 Table 390-March 2—l Clock 670—April 18— 2 Decanters, 2 Candlestick1?, Snuffers, Tray, 2 Stands, Jacket and Shawl (j74 i} 18 — China Cushion 2122—Jiuie 6—Night Dress and Baby's Robe 21GS— „ 10—Suit 2i7i_ () 10— 2 Sheets, Coat, and Shawl 2242— ", 10—Silk Skirt 2355— " 26—Shawl 2514—July B—Skirt and 2 Frock 0521 S —Petticoat, Frock, and Jacket 2597— " 13— 2 Vests . 0544 }) 17— 2 pairs Moles 2711 " 22—Coat 2745— ' 20—Skirt, Petticoat, and Jacket 2880—August s—Coat ' 2915 B—Boots,8 —Boots, Irock, and Shirt 2969— ',', 12—Coat 3028— „ 17—Trousers 3052— „ 19—Coat 3005— „ 21—Suit 3209—September 2—Bag -. F • 3349 — „ 15—Bundle of Clothing 3371— „ 19—Skirt 3372— „ 20—Blankets 3370— „ 20—Trousers 3382— ~ 20—Coat, Trousers, and Boots 3474— )t 30—Coat and Vest 3491 —October 3—Coat and Boots 3000— „ 12-2 Singlets and <"" 30G1 — ~ 10—Cloak and !-" 3098— „ 19—Silk aw' " 3729— „ 21— Cop 4 3755- „ 24- ' 3772- „ 3774- „ 3770— 388.°