and Son ; round potatoes, D. Hay; custard i marrow, G. Warburton; capsicum, E. Fiske; water melon, J. P. Sinclair. Extra prizes: Seedling dahlia, E. Lippiatt; ' yucca filamentosa, Hon. J. Williamson ; collection of stocks, W. Warburton ; extra collection of balsams. AMATEURS ONLY. Culinary Vegetables.—Tomatoes, Ist prize; Mrs. Little ; peas, Ist prize, S. Harris ; kidney beans, Ist prize, S. Harris ; carrots, Ist prize, F. H. Ibbetson; parsnips, Ist prize, T. Parr ; beef Ist prize, F. H. Ibbet son : cabbage, 2nd prize, F. H. Ibbetson ; onions, 2nd prize, F. H. Ibbetson. Egg fruit, extra, S. Harris. Frults, —Black grapes (grown under glass), J. Hillman; white grapes (grown under glass), Ist prize, J. Hillman.| Dessert apples, Ist nnd 2nd prizes, J. Jones; culin ary apples, Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Jones. Desert pears, W. Gentles, culinary, J. West wood, Collection of apples, Ist prize, J, Jones. Collection of pears, Ist prize, J. Jones. Extra quinces, J. Jones.

ELDORADO GOLD MINING COM PANY.

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.

An extraordinary meeting of shareholders in this company was convened to be held this at three o'clock, at Mr F. A. White's office, Shortland-street. The object of the meeting was to con sider an offer to purchase, or amalga mate with the claim known as the North Devon. Further business consisted of the disposal of forfeited shares. The meeting lapsed for want of a quorum.

QUEEN OF THE THAMES GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The annual general meeting of the share holders of the Queen of the Thames Gold Mining Company (Limited,) was called to day at two o'clock, at Mr Hunter's office, Insurance Buildings, to receive the directors' report and balance-sheet, and to elect direc torsj; also ah extraordinary meeting at three o'clock to pass a rule empowering directors to deal with forfeited shares.

Mr Thomas Hunter in the chair,

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

The directors' report was read, which was of a favourable nature.

The balance-sheet, to March 25, shewed : Receipts, £459 15s 9d ; expenditure, £387 8s ; leaving a balance at bank of £72 7s 9d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted.

It was moved by Mr Thomas Morrin, seconded by Mr John Wilson j[and carried, " That the retiring directors, Messrs Hun ter and Beetham be re-elected.

It was resolved that the directors be empowered to sell or otherwise dispose of any shares forfeited to the company.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Cricket Match.—Auckland v. Thames

The Horticultural Show.

Crushing Returns

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day,

The cricket match, Auckland v. Thames, commenced this morning at ten o'clock. It has been raining heavy all day. At the Horticultural Society's Ex hibition there was a good show of fruit, flowers, and vegetables, but the attendance was poor owing to the bad weather. Tookey.—Lowe's tribute obtained 251bs of rich specimens to-day, and there is a good show in the face of the lode. There are five hundredweight of specimens in hand, which it is in tended to crush to-morrow. 10 Wade.—A crushing of 18 tons stone for number one tribute yielded 13 ounces of gold. St G-eorge.—A small crashing has yielded 9oz. lOdwt. gold. The. Pumping Association's ma-! chinery is working satisfactorily.

LATEST PROM COROMANDEL.

Destructive Flood.

COEOMANDEL

This day. ■

A heavy flood occurred last night. Both Cadman's dams were broken, and the Kapanga road was flooded, and water was washing through many houses. No other damage was caused.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

4___~ fPER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAPH COM

PANY.J

Mr. Whitaker declines to join the

Ministry

Prosecution against the Captain of the Glenlora.

WELLINGTON.

This day.

It is understood that Mr Whitaker refuses to accept tbe leadership of tbe Ministry in the Upper House. * The Government armourer reports favourably on the Malvern coal for smelting purposes. Arrived.—Eangatira. She sails for Napier to-day. Sailed.—Anne Melhuish, for New castle. The G-overnment intend to prose cute the captain of the Glenlora for alleged breaches of the Immigration .Regulations during the last voyage of that vessel.

NELSON.

Yesterday. lhe races took place to-day. The weather was showery, and the at tendance poor. The Handicap Hurdle .Race was won by Dick Turpin. The Turf Club Handicap was won by Malvina. Peeress ran in this race, and was loudly cheered. This day. The s.s. Wellington has arrived from Auckland.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day

The Iron Sand Ordinance for the Wellington Company Avas read for the second time yesterday in the Provin cial Council. i.

Sailed, yesterday,at noon: Welling ton, s.s., for Nelson.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day.

The Southern Cross has sailed for Hobart Town; P.C.E., for Newcastle ; Harriet Armitage, for Hongkong. The late, takes 116 passengers, including the Eev. Mr Peebles and Dr Quinn.

GREYMOUTH.

This day. SB*At an adjourned meeting of the Coal Company to-day an amended pros pectus was adopted. The capital is to be £40,000 in £5 shares. The object is to lease and work the Grey Coal mines, to lease a railway from the mine, and to purchase or charter vessels to carry the coals. A large number of shares have been taken up.

A new weekly paper, called the Grey Weekly Press, was issued to-day.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations of the Auckland Stock and Sharebrokers' Associa tion for March 27 :— Thame. Gas (call pd), 42s Gd. South British Insurance, 31s 6d. Tokatea, 30s. Otago, 18s, 183 Cd, 19s, 20s; buyers, 18s, sellers, 19s 6d Albion (firct), 90s. Caledonian, £16 ; buyers, £16. Moanataiari, 31s. Pride of Tokatea, 2s 3d. Central Italy, 6s. Invernees, 7s.

D. B. Orchard, Secretary,

The firing for the medal presented to the Auckland Troop Royal Cavalry Volunteers by E. Isaacs, lieutenant commanding, took place this morning a. the range, Mount Eden. There was a very good attendance, and con sidering the thick weather and the drizzling rain which fell the firing was good. The medal was won by Farrier Scotter, who shot exceedingly well. It is satisfactory to see this branch of the service again coming to the front, for the members not only attend their out-door parades, but muster well at their evening drills.

TH__. l J3VBftW& tito&j THTTaSDAY, MAaOH 27, 1873,



Special Advertisements. WINTER OF 1873. SAND J. R. VAILE • wil! hold their First Show of WINTER MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, DRESSES. DRECS MATERIALS, CHOICE FURS, FANCY GOODS, ETC., ETC., ON SATURDAY NEXT, the 29th Inst. The MILLINERY and COSTUME DEPART MENT win be found especial1}' woithy ot attention, the Stock bein-r 1 rge and replete with new effect. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. Ttf. d L A C H L A .N, 218, QUEEN STREET, (One Door from Wellesley street.) BARGAINS JUST OPENED. £ s. d. 3 b les best Tapestry Carpet, 4s 6d, 4s 9d to 0 4 11 1 case Musical Boxes, with latest improve ments, from £3 10s to .. .. 12 12 0 20 pieces Very Best China Matting, l_yds. wide .. ..018 2balesFelt Squares for Carpets, all sizes, from .. .. 017 9d WINTER GOODS IN ,'..! MILLINERY, DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING, DAILY OPENING. mo THE LADIES OE AUCK . LAND. NOW ON VIEW AND FOR SALE AT MONTAGUE'S FANCY BAZAAR,' A SPLFNDID ASSORTMENT OF Point Lace, Braid, Cotton and Patterns, Ber.Vn Wool Work, Cushions, Slippers and Banner Screens, Lades and Ch'ldren's MarseF.a Dresses for Brp'.duig Smol-'ng Caps, Tassels, Fi^oze^e, <_c., &c, _c. THE LARGEST VARIETY IN THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES. BERLIN WOOL .. 6d. DOZEN. A SITUATION as Morning Governess, or Assistant in a school, required by a Lady competent to teach.—Address, "E.D.," Stab Office. A LADY residing in Karangahape Road wiJl be glad to give instruction in Music and Singing; terms moderate.—Address, "Music," Stab Office. TO LET, a good eigbt-roomed House, situate at Parnell (now occupied by Mr B. Tonks). —Apply John Churton, Vulcan Lane. FOUND, a Canary. —The owner can receive the same by apply.'ng at D. Steven_on and Co.'s, Wyndham-street. LOST, on Saturday last, a Grey Overcoat, between Fr'anklyn Road and the Supreme Court. — The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office. r\ I lETON SHOOL-HOUSE, Alten v J Road, conducted by Mrs Shayj_e'Geoß-e. The Second Quarter of the Year will Commence on TUESDAY, April 1. Tebms pbb Quabteb: £ s. J>. In Senior Clapc-room 2 2 0 In Junior Class-room .. .. .. 110 0 Under 7 years of age .. ~-..110



ABOX, addressed "Mr John I Bent," having been left at an Hotel, the fidr.-". of which has been lost, the pos.essor will grctly oblige by communicating same office of this p^per. EOE SALE, one first-class five-pull Beer Engine, Counter, and Bar Fittings, com plete. —Apply to J. Poulter, Auckland Hotel. FOUND, a Seal, in Victoria street. —Apply to John Rule, Prince of Wales Hotel, Hoi: on street. CANTERBURY HAMS. FOUR CASES Green's Best Hams just arrived, and on Sale (AATiolesale only) by ROBERT LUSK. 31, Queen street, March 25, 1873. A PRIVATE TUTOE is wanted two Boys, p.~ed respectively ten and seven years..—Apply to Mr McCrae, College and Grammar School. Y/antrd. WANTED, in a small family, a good General Sei -ant.—Apply Star office. WANTED, a good Kitchen Man. —Apply at Moyle's Wharf Dining Rooms. WANTED, a Furnished Eoom with fire-place in the Vicinity oj At. Matthew's Church, by a married couple.— Addrees, stating terms, " Alpha," office of this paper. W" ANTED, a respectable Youth to asci-t in the Clothing Shop.—Apply to G. W. Friend, 142, Queen street. WANTED, a General Servant for AVaikato ; one who understands cooking.— Apply at the A-my and Nay/ Hotel. WANTED, Apprentices to learn Drec3 and Mantle Making.—Apply to, Mrs Johnstone, at Mrs Ada'r's, Symond-street, opposite City Road. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Stevenson, Wellington-street. WANTED, by a young man, Em ployment for self and small c.pital.— Addres, " A.R.8.," Stab Office. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply at this office. WANTED, Employment by ran active stro.g young man, in an office, store, or shop ; good references.—Apply to R.A , office of this pr.per. , WANTED, a Boy about 1£ or 16 years ; one accustomed to the butchering preferrrd. Good wages given.—Apply office of ths paper. WANTED, a respectable Young Man about 10 years old, to drive a baker's cart and make Hmself generally useful.—Apply at the Parnell Bakery. WANTED, a stout active Lad as Apprentice to the Bread, Biscuit, and Con fectioner/brsiuess.— Apply by letter, in own hand writing, to X.Y., Kerala office. WANTED COPYlNG.—Employ ment at home Copying M.S., Law Writing, Sermons, Circulais, Music, &c. Terms moderate.— Addr 's A.8.C., Star office. WANTED, a Third Steward for s.s. Taranaki; one accustomed to the work. None but a steady man need apply.—Apply on board^ WET NURSE.— A young and healthy Woman, ar<ed 21, whose infant, bom three days ago, has since died, \vi" accept of a Situa tion as above. Reference permitted to Dr Norton, Hospital. WANTED, a Carter.—Apply at Bede" & Watson's Brewery, Mount _den. WANTED, a useful Man Servant for indoor and outdoor work ; he must understand gardening. References required.—Apply to Mrs Beckham, between ten and twelve a.m., Grafton road. WANTED, a Boy about 15 or 16. —Apply to G. AVi'Mamson, Tobacconist, Queen street. GOODS ON COMMISSION. WAITED, by a Gentleman, Samples of Goods of any description to Sel^ on Commission.—Letters address'd to D.V., Star' office, will receive prompt attention. WANTED, two Boys for the Boot trade ; one about 15 and the other 17 years old.—Apply Garrett Bro ~ Boot Manufactory, Wake field street. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Iron Ploughs, 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets; Galvanized Corrugated Iron, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Boy to fly at a Machine.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED, immediately, a Book binder to proceed to Napier. Good wages and constant emploj Jient to a steady young man.— Apply at the §tar office. WAIN TED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Samuel Vaile, The Firs, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a stout Lad; one able to milk preferred.—Apply A. W. Gladd'nr, Cabbage Tree Swamp Road. !____ WANTED KNOW N.— Prices Reduced. Singer's New Family Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing Machines.—M. A. Aldrich, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of custome' _ who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs ALDRion has adopted a method of time payment to suit them WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, Dew and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little AVanzer, the best Machines f their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed., NeedJes^ Oil,ar.d Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. ■•', WANTED KISOWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock ©f First and. Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. " " JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED KNO WN, that Hold s^ip & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchan',,: and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. « _tead]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 D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe 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, a Yards, Custom-house street



Drapery. | BOW SHEWING. NEW A U T_.U M N GOODS! XT ATKINS Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, Consisting of INEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW TRENCH MERINOES NEW FRENCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEW WATEIRPRQpF TW.EED MANTLES NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS, ET C, ETC., ETC. H. A T X I N S Also invites attention to his Large Stock of MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of SHEETINGS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, LONG CURTAINS, TABLE LINENS, TICKS, HOLLANDS, Etc., Etc., Etc. SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLAIN SHEETINGS (all widths), EXTRA LARGE TOILET QUILTS, 19s. Cd, Worth 26s (Splendid Quality), 9-4 BLANKETS, 16s Cd Per Pair, Worth 21s, 150 PAIRS OF LARGE SIZE EXTRA SUPER BLANKETS, at 30s and 32s Per Pair, Cannot be bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these p. Ices. WHITE FLANNEL AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, At ls Cd perjyard, worth 2s Cd. NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels were purchased at a discount several months ago, so that there is no advance on these Goods, • notwithstanding the great advance in the Home prices. THE LARGEST STOCK, And at the LOWEST PRICES, Of the very best makes in LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, "i ;.i LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS, WET WOVE, FINLAY'S, AND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A BALE OF DOUBLE-WIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches wide, lid per yard by the" piece, Nett Cash. NEW GOODS OPENED IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A Large Stock of Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits. Men's Galatea, Paget and Sac Coats, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, &.., &c. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong West of England, &c, Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys' wear. H. ATKIN S, r'L,\ LATE HAY. AND HON_Y„_N)I '1 ' ■ h y v -A- :



Miscellaneous. JTEW ZEALAND HOUSE. TO THE LADIES OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. I respectfully beg to intimate that I am Showing my NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS Comprising ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON In VELVET, VELVETEEN, AND CLOTH MANTLES, OPERA AND WATERPROOF TWEED CLOAKS, Tho New. Shades of Color in the various DEESS MATERIALS, Everything New in FANCY SILKS, Extra Qualities in BLACK SILKS, A Novel Selection of Wool Goods, REAL LACE COLLARS AND SETS ; In shoit, all classes of New Goods for'ihe Season. W. EATT EA T, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen street, Auckland. TO LET, for a term of years, a Farm of forty acres and Homestead at Epsom. For particulars apply to ■ i. ■■ ■ ■. >. SAMUEL COCHPANE & SON, Fort-street. New.Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted. Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b, 81b, and 60)b tins Peppers, black ard white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards ; Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell'S and Bengal, in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp 3 Chocolate. French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do . do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Baby's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS AVVNDHAM STREET. AUCKLAND PORTLAND CEMENT A FRESH CO-^SIGNMEGT OF PORTLAND CEMENT, FIRE BRICKS, FIFE TILES PLASTER OF PARIS, KEEN'S CEMENT, And all Kirds OF BUILDERS MATERIALS ALWAYS ON HAND KEANE & JENKINSON. PLASTERS, SLATERS, iET C, Victoria street East. SADDLEET. THE Undersigned has Just received ex Warwick a Splendid ohipment of the i above, comprising— Saddles. Bridles (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig. 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe ant Clothes Brushes j Thongs, Leggings, Po^e Chains, and i '' IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART i HAMES, All of which will be sold at *he i Lowest Cash Prices. I More to Arrive per Edinburgh Ca stle. | W. S. JON ES, i SADDLER, HARNESS^MAKEB, & IJ_-oß__-jt. * 154, QUEEN STB|_S_T. :



Miscellaneous- STEANE'S TONIC WINE, AROMATIC | BITTERS, AND SARSARARILLA CAN B E OBTAINED AT CRUICKSHANK & CO.'s, Wine and Spirit Merchants. High slreet, Auckland, March 26, 1573. TO PLUMBERS AND SLATERS. TENDERS are required for Roofing a House in Parnell.—Apply at my office, Shortland street. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. TO INVESTORS.—It is often diffi cult to find a good Investment, or good and safe Interest for Money. — The undersigned offers advice, which his long experience in I.ordon and the Colonies qualify him to give.—F. W. Stevens, West Queen-street. EOR SALE, a' Eive-rooined House in S; aonds street, £300.—Apply to J, Churton Vulcan lane. EARLY CLOSING. ON and after the 31st instant the Establishment of Messrs Hill & Fbntok, Hat Munr'acturers, wi"' close at Six p.m., Saturdays excepted. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! £2 per thousand. Delivered from Johnson's Brickyard, North Road. REGISTER ! REGISTER ! ! ELECTORAL VOTING PAPERS. PERSONS desirous of placing their names on the Electoral Roll can now obtain the necessary Printed Forms at this office. Price,- Id ! each. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. "KTOTICEis hereby given that the J-^ HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of this BANK will be held in the Banking Hou-e, in Auckland, on THURSDAY. the 24th day of APRIL next, at Noon, for the propose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the half year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting.. By order of the Board of Directors. D. D. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 21st March, 1873. rjIHE NATIONAL BANE OP NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS, IN 200,000 SHARES, OF £10 EACH. First Issue, 100,000 Shares of £10 Each. DIRECTORS: CHAIRMAN: Charles Magniac, Esq., M.P., of Messrs Matheson & Co., 3, Lombard street, E.C. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN : Dudley Robert Smith, Esq., of Messrs Samuel Smith Bros. -.Co., Bankers, Hull. Colonel Sir Thomas Gore Brow je. K.C.M.G., formerly Governor of New Zealand. Sir Charles Clifford, formerly Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand. Alexander Grant Dallas, Esq., late Governor of Rupert's L nd, and late Director of the Hudson's Bay Company. I. E, Featherston, Esq., late of New Zealand. William Smellie Grahame, Esq., late of Auckland, New Zealand. Edward Brodie Horre, Esq., of Messrs. Barnetts Hoares, Banbuiys, and Lloyd, 62, Lombard street, E.G., Bankers. John Mou-ison, Esq., late Colonial Agent for the Government of New Zealand. William Whitbread, E_q., of Messrs Whitbread and Co., Chiswell street, E.C. AUCKLAND LOCAL DIRECTORS: Reader Wood,. Esq., M.H.R. Joseph Howard, Esq. The Bank w: I*. be opened i 1 Auckland for general banking pmposes; the keeping of Current Accounts ; the granting of Cash Credits ; the receipt of Deposits on demand and for fixed periods; the discount of Local Bil's; the negotiation of B^'s of Exchange on England, the Australian Colonies, and other parts of the world. '■■■•'] Drafts are issued upon the Bank of England, on the Australian Colon!-s, and upon the Bank's Agents in Scotland, Ireland, &c., atcuirentra.es. DAVID HEAN, . Manager. Auckland, March 26, 1873. rrTIIE NATIONAL BANK, OF j NEW ZEALAND ■ | (LIMITED.) Capital...TWO MILLIONS STERLING. A Branch of this Bark vtAl be opened at Auclr.'aud for general busine s render the management of David Her.n, Esq., on Wednesday, Aprß 2. ADAItf BTJRNS, Inspector and General Manager. Wellington, March 21,1873. THE NATIONAL BANK OE NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED.) • Notice it hereby given that application is intended to be made to .lie General Assembly, at the ensuing session thereof, for leave to bring in a Bill, to be •intituled "An Act to incorporate the Shareholders of a certain Banking Company ca? led the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), and to enable the said Company to carry on its business and issue Notes in New Zealand," and that the object., of such Bill wi 1! be to incorporate the shareholders of the said Company by the name of "The National Bank of New 1 Zealand (Limited)," with perpetual succession and a common seal to enable the Company to sue and be sued in their corporate name, to issue promissory notes in New Zealand, payable to bearer on demand, and to carry on by means of a branch or branches in any part or par;s of the Colony in New Zealand the differ ent kinds of banking and other business specified in the memorandum of association of the said Company, bearing date the fourteenth day of August, One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two. And notice is hereby given that copies of the said BL". W:ll be deposited in the Private Bi'l Office within fourteen days from the commencement of the session Dated this twelfth day of March, One thousand eight hundred and seventy-three. , ' BRANDON & QUICK, Solicitors for the Company.



Miscellaneous. pHORAL HALL GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MISS CARRIE EMANUEL, AND MR ALFRED ANDERSON, Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Sir George Arney ; II Comte Guiseppe Lovera di Maria, Commandante j Marquis La Via, Second in Command; and the Officers in of H.I.M.S. Vettor Pisani, who wi'l be present on this occasion ; Capt_ Challis, and the Officers of H.M.S. Rosrr.O ; Hi Worship, the Mayor, &c, &c. The Concert will take place on SATURDAY EVENING next, March 29. MISS EMANUEL will be assisted by MONS. DELIAS and other Artists. js_r Particulars in future issue. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received at our office till Noon on SAT-JRDAY, 29th inst., for the Erection of a two-storeyed Br'lding at Henderson's Mill. Plans, _..., on application. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. TWO or three youn_? Men can be accommodated with Board and Residence by applying to Mrs Chapman, York Terrace, Grey street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen. Healthy and convenient situation. —Prospect House, Hobson street, above Wellesley st eet. Terms moderate. pOMEORTABLE Board and Resi \J dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. BAZAAR. A BAZAAR in aid of the Presby li. terian Church (in course of erection) in Coro mandel will be held in the beginning of Ap.il. Mrs McNicol, St. James' Manse, and Mrs Reerf, North Shore, have kindly agreed to receive any Articles which Ladies or Gentlemen in Auckland may be good enough to contribute towards this important object. Auctions. TO-MORROW, AT 1 O'CLOCK. CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS, WANGANUI BUTTER, Ex Taranaki and Go-Ahead. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, To-mon-ow, at 1 o'clock p.m., Ex s.s. Taranaki, 9 packages Cnterbmy Hams and Bacon. Ex s.s. Go-Aher,d, 9 kegs Wanganui Butter. Terms: Cash. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY — Eowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons. Also, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, two Spanish Hens, and a superior Pointer Dog. PRODUCE-100 bags Potatoes, 20 bags Onions, 4 ton. Flour (good), 10 bags damaged Flour, Canterbury and Auckland Bacon, Wanganui and Auckland Butter, Cheese, Beef, Apples, Pumpkins, Pie Melons. GROCERIES -New Se?son Jams (X.8.), &c, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. TO-MORROW. THE Subscriber will sell, at the Corner Mart, at eleven o'clock, for the benefit of it may concern, 50 kegs Prime Butter 10 tons Flour 2 tons Oatmeal 6 tons White and Yellow Sugar 150 packages Tea 3 tons Soap Keiosine, Candles, Jams 12 cases Pears and Sundries. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MARCH 23. IRON TANKS, BOAT, SHIP FITTINGS, MEDICINE CHEST, Ex Durham. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Friday next at 11 qjclock, on the Queen street "Wharf, alongside the Durham, . . 23 Iron Tanks 1 Boat, with 8 Oars, Redder, &c. 2 Life Buoys 6 Cork Belts A smaU lot Choice Wines Ship's Passenger Fittings Medicine Chest. CORN EXCHANGE. FRIDAY, MARCH 28. PIANOFORTES! PIANOFORTES! GEO. W. BINNEY TT7ILL sell by public auction, at * the Corn Exchange, on Friday, March 28, at eleven o'clock sharp, TWO PIANOFORTES. Terms: Cash. MONDAY, MA.RCH 31. CUSTOMS ALLOTMENT, ONEHUNGA. THE Subscribers have received in structions from H. S. McKellar, Esq., Collector of Customs, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mavt, Fort street, on Monday, 31st instant, at twelve o'clock, The Lease for a term of 14 years of Lot 9, Section 201 V'Uage of Onehunga, being the site of the late Grstom-hou.e there. ■ • - y SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORI:JW, MARCH 28. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, To-morrow (Friday), 28th inst., at eleven o'clock, . . A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Couches, six Hair-seated Chairs, Cane Chairs, Loo Tables, a number of large Fiji Mats, Revolvers, Tables, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, and Mattresses, Blacksmith's Vice, Ironwork, *~ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneers. • . 7 ,