LECTURE ON COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE.

The Rev. Thomas uddle delivered t interesting and-, n&tructivelec .^ ship and Carriage" last evening, inThe Pitt-s+reet Wesleyan School-room. The attendance was not so large as was antici pated, owing to Fthe inclemency of the weather. The proceedings were opened by smging and prayer. The chair was occupied by J. L. Wilson, Esq., who., in a few appropriate remarks, introduced the lecturer .Lhe rev. gentleman was received with great applause. He said that, viewing the meet ing, and from what had fallen from the lips of the Chairman, he was filled with very peculiar feelings, reminding him of the n>ht of time and the onward and rapid march of human life. He was assured that there were many present who were initiated into connection with Christ's Church on earth by the solemn sacrament of baptism administered by him and whom he had the pleasure and'joy of knowing had grown up, and are now walking in the fear of God. The subject was generally looked upon as one of a laughing sort but he considered ]+ ont! not to be viewed' non sensically, rrat as a most important and practice.! matter, the right use of which was calculated, to raise man to a higher moral elevation, and the lessons to be learned in this field of thought would be everlasting in their results in the formation of our spiritual character. He chose the subject, that he might have the opportunity of im parting to the young people some practical advice, which, if used by God's grace, would redound to His honor and glory. He said it might be asked, Why occupy their time with such a theme ? Have the young folk of the present day to be pushed on, and every effort used to cause them to consider the subject ? No, not that; but it is the duty of every minister of Christ to hold up a warning hand, and by his power persuade, and in a matter so vast and momentous, seek to lead mankind to choose the right, and be rightly happy here, that it may be well with them for ever. The lecture was divided into several questions or heads. The first ques tion, "Ought we marry?" was asked, and answered in a most masterly manner, completely undermining the various de moralising systems of the present day that set at defiance the laws of God and man, and would uphold to us a system the practice of which would place us far below the brute creation. The bachelor was a person, he said, of very little use to society —a person who knew not how to be happy and enjoy life ; and the lecturer drew a por trait of a member of this unhappy fraternity so life-like, as to call forth loud and con tinued applause. The days of court ship -were happy ones, and nothing ■upon this part of his subject was left untold by the lecturer except the way to go about it. The parents who sold the affections of their children came in for some severe strictures : selling their child ren^ body and soul for filthy gain. The lecture teemed with thought, and the illus trations from life were so good and true that although the address occupied nearly two hours in delivery the interest never nagged. The Pitt-street choir gave four pieces of music specially prepared for the occasion, and fell upon the ear with such effect that it was difficult to restrain the demanding of encores. At the close a vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer and the choir, and the benediction was pronounced.

MARCHESA GARIBALDI

Thk Red-Shirt Hero's Second Wife —

Mystery and Romance

[Milan Letter to the Boston Advertiser.]

Near Como is a palatial villa, with forest like grounds, which is one of the many villas belonging to the father of Garibaldi's second wife, the Marchesa. He has refused 750,000 francs for this Villa dell' Ormo, but it is said he will take a million if offered. In it and on its vast grounds was held the Como industrial and agricultural exhibition of this season, which event gave me a chance to see the building. The villa has some superb halls in it, and the grounds are very large. A gentleman who sat next me the other day at a dinner party gave me a little bit of a romance about the Marchesa Garabaldi, as the second wife of the famous Italian General is called. I had heard that she was the wife of Garibaldi's son. "Not at all," said my dinner-table com panion, a Milatese Count, who knew all about the strange affair; "she is the second wife of the General himself. She left him the day after the wedding, and they have never met since."

I looked all the questions I was dying to ask, upon which he added, with a laugh and a shrug, as if he knew more than was proper to tell at that moment : "No reasons were ever given on either side." The subject was dropped but it recalled to me a strange story I had heard some years ago of a second marriage of Gari baldi's, and which served well to join on to the unfinished or broken link that my dinner acquaintance had given me. I'll tell it to you as it was told me, and you can join the two links or not, just as you please. It wa3 at least a dozen years ago. The lady was young, titled, rich, handsome, and fast. No name was given me. She conceived a desperate passionate admiration for the famous " Liberator of Italy." She was young enough to be Garibaldi's daughter, and he was posing then, as he has always, for the inconsolable widower—the celebrated "Anita," his wife, who accompanied him through many of his adventures, and whose sad death has been so often and so touchingly described, is supposed to be the only love of Garibaldi's life. Never theless, the marriage took place between the General and the young Lombardy March esa. But, sad to relate, on the wedding day, after the ceremony, Garibaldi received information, with undoubted proofs, of the immorality of his young bride. Why had he not been told sooner ? I cannot tell you anything but the simple story as I heard it. When the newly - married pair were left alone Garibaldi told his young wife what he had heard, but added, "If you will say you are an honest woman I will take your word." " But if I cannot, what then ?" asked the Marchesa

" We must part for ever this very moment, replied Garibaldi. The young woman turned, left her husband of an hour, and never saw him again. It was said that the stories against her character were false, and the young girl though gay was innocent. But her pride was so wounded at the charge being made by her husband at that moment, and in such a peremptory manner, that she scorned to justify herself : his want of faith in her dispelled her illusions and broke the charm of her love.

I saw the Marchesa Garibaldi at one of the regattas on Lake Como early in September 1870. She is about 35 years old, I should think; a handsome but coarse looking woman; she has fierce, defiant eyes, dark skin, heavy dark hair, parted on one side ; thrust through the thick braids at the back was an oxodized silver sabre, placed in the same way that the Trastevere tortoise-shell daggers are worn in the hair. She was dressed very simply in a seta cruda, or raw silk costume, anq. round hat with cock-of-the wood's feather.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations for to-day:— Thames Gas Company, 34s Gd. Alburnia— sellers, 655. Albion—sellers, 97s 6d. Pride of Tokatea, 2s 3d, 2s 4d. Nonpareil— buyers, 15s. All Nations, 26s ; sellers, 265. Bismarck, 27s 6d, 2Ss 6d. Caledonian—buyers, £12. D. B. Orchard, Secretary.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS.

Two drunkards were brought up this morning, charged with being drunk, and fined 10s. each, or twenty-four hours' impi'isonment.

WINDOW SMASHING.

Lewis Kelly was charged, under the Malicious Injiiry to Property Act of 1867, with maliciously and wantonly smashing two panes of glass, valued at 165., trie property of Frederick Marter, on Valentine's day. Frederick Marter deposed that he took a restaurant lately occupied by Louis Kelly, in Victoria-street, and yesterday, about three o'clock, prisoner knocked at his door, which was opened by his son, and staggering in he asked for some things which belonged to him on the premises. He allowed him to come in and take them. When he got inside de fendant began to abuse him, and called him all sorts of opprobious names. He then got a screw-driver, and tried to scratch his name off the glass; he then attempted it with a square, but as he could not succeed he swore and committed the offence.

Frederick Marter, jun., corroborated the statement of his father.

His Worship asked the prisoner what he had to say to the charge.

The prisoner said that he was the son-in law of the complainant, and went on to say that Mr Marter had tried to ruin him, and caused disturbances between him and his wife, and that he provoked him to smash the windows.

His Worship remarked that he might have had provocation, still he must not be allowed to commit these offences with impunity. He was liable to two months with hard labour for such conduct. He must pay 25s and costs, or go to Mount Eden for seven days. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.;

LATEST FROM THE THAMES.

KURANUI AND GOLDEN CROWN.

CRUSHINGS

ALLEGED ASSAULT UPON A BAILIFF.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Ktjrtoui.—The crushing for the fortnight has yielded 429 ounces of gold. It is esti" mated that 300 tons of stone have been put through the battery.

Golden Crown.—Eighty-six tons of stone have been crushed, including a considerable proj)ortion from No. 2 reef, which is poor. The yield was 93ozs. 13dwts. of gold. Goldex Crown Tribute. —A crushing of

eighty-six tons of stone has yielded 2740zs 17dwts of gold.

West Coast Tribute. — Hamilton's tri bute has had a crushing of 15(5 lbs of stone and the result is 15 oz 13 dwt of gold. At the Police Court to-day James Senior was charged with assaulting two bailiffs by turning them out of his house. The circum stances under which the assault tool? place

were that a seizure was made for rent, and it was alleged in defence that Senior had only taken the place of Archer, the former lessee, who was really responsible for the rent. The question of title arising the Court dismissed the case as being beyond its juris diction.

TAURANGA.

This day.

The Vincent sailed for Auckland to-day. She has been detained under the Mount since Wednesday. The Leah has arrived from Matamata. She tried to put into Motiti for Mr Douglas, but could not do so owing to bad weather.

Rachel Smith, a Western girl, made 300 apple and flour barrels during a recent week, and had time to attend the fair besides. To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco and cigars, if they would only visit Mrs Sharpe's neat little American Tobacco and Cigar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any ether house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for the public at any price. _ One trial is suffi oient to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call. —Advt. Db Bright'sPhosi'HODYNE. —Multitudes of People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy Phosphodynb (Oxonic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained. iCrif Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosnhodyne as imitations are abroad ; and avoid purchasing sirgle bottles, the genuine article being said in cases only.

Mtia ®ffis£fi& mAii, satit^jday, mbi&tt xur v, isn.



Special Advertisements. nHEAP LINES OF DEESS \J MATERIAL, Snecially adapted for wear during the warm months P of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7Jd White Marcella, from Bid per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, lOjd per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, Cd per yard Plain Alpacas, sjd per yard. S. & J.~i7~VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Quec» and Wyndham streets,



I>EVONPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL. A PUBLIC MEETING-of Bouse -*~»- holders is invited to be held on MONDAY EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, at the District School House, North Shore ; at which the members of the School Committee will pledge themselves to accept the nomination of any five householderselected, and to place them in the position now occupied by the Committee. N.B.—This method is found to be the only one available in terms of the Education Act. HOBSON RIFLE VOLUNTEER COMPANY. HMHE Monthly Inspection of the -* above Company will take place at the Drill shed, Princes street, on TUESDAY EVENING, the ISth inst., at half-past seven o'clock. Full-dress Parade. A. BUENS, Capt. Commanding. TO DRAPERS.—Wanted a good Clothier. —"W. Rattray. LECTION O FrlTclll)~OL COMMITTEES. The Board of Education have appointed a Meeting of the Resident Householders of the Educational District described below, to be held at the tiir.e and place specified hereunder, for the purpose of electing a School Committee : - DEDWOOD EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT.-Com prising all those lands situate within the boundaries of the Dedwood Highway District, as proclaimed in the Provincial Government Gazette, No. 48, date the 24th August. 1868. Meeting for the Election of District School Com mittee, to be held at the Spring Villa School-house (Mr Addv's), Ponsonby Road, "on TUESDAY, the 18th February, 1873, at half-past seven p.m. TTNPEB METHODIST FREE tJ CHURCH.- Sunday Services by Rev. G. H. Turner, at Pitt-street Chapel. Subjects: Morning- Christian Fidelity. Evening- The Water of Life. rpHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine -I- Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects: Morning—What are you doing for Christ? Evening—Tekel; weighed and found wanting. MAIZE, ex Wonga Wonga, in small lots, at :5s per bushel. GEORGE SIBBIN. FOE. SALE, HOUSE of nine rooms ; lofty, well ventilated. Best part of Parnell. Terms easy. -Apply X., Star office. TO CONTRACTORS. fJIENDERS will be received on or X before 4 p.m. of FRIDAY, the 21st February, for Works to be performed for the Grafton Road District Board: Excavating and Metalling Regent street. JAMES BABER, C.E. "XTEW ZEALAND FISHERIES DRIED SCHNAPPER. SALT TURBOT, MULLET, AND KING FISH. We are now prepared to supply the above, which are acknowledged to be far superior to the imported s in any quantity. B. TONKS & CO., AVholesale Agents. REFORMATORY. IT is proposed to establish, under the auspices and protection of the Provincial Government, a KEFOKMATOKY for the Province of Auckland. As such an Institution will receive only the younger criminals and those convicted of Vagrancy it will not interfere with any other Home or Refuge for the destitute and neglected of the population. Contributions will be most thankfully received by the Ladies who«e names are under, or at the oliices of the daily papers ; such contributions to be lodged in the Savings' liank until the Institution can be com msnced on a very moderate scale. MRS. NOLAX, Pitt street. MRS. J. B. RUSSELL, Upper Queen street. MRS. R. F. McNICOL, Wellington street. MRS. H. H. ELLIS, Grey street. MRS. R. ARTHUR, Hepburn street. MRS. SAMUEL VAILE, Karangahape road. MRS. CORNFORD, Vincent street. A grant of ,€2. r)0 has been made by the Provincial Government, with au allotment of land for building. BAZAAR IN AID OF SIR GEORGE GREY'S CADETS. THE BAZAAR will be continued on SATURDAY (T-ODAY) commencing at two ABMISSIOS-FEEE. The Articles unsold, consisting of a variety of Needlewcrk (suitable to families), Ornaments, <fee., will be re-marked and disposed of at reduced i'uioes, The Arti^ery Volunteer Band will be in attendance. CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. WIDENING AND RAISING FIRST AND THIRD CAUSEWAYS BK\ ■ .I) ANN'S BRIDGE, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. j Superintendent's Office, Auckland, February 4, 187;'. j npfrNDERS for the above Work are -A- invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 17th inst. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and forms j of Tender obtained, at the Public Works Oiuoe, ■ Crescent Chambers. Shortland-street. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. , i SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE | INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Share holders of the South British Fire and Marine in surance Company of New Zealand, will be held at the Company's Office, Queen street, Auckland, on MON DAY, the 24th day of March, 1873, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering the propriety of increasing the Capital of the Company, by the creation and saJe of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd clause of the Company's Articles of Association. By order of the Board of Directors. i y A. BOARDMAN, I Manager. i Auckland, January 30, 1873. ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. ri ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce ; vX that it is my intention to offer myself as a : Candidate for Election to the office of Superintendent ; of this Province at the approaching General Election. : In the meantime I shall take early opportunities of visiting the various districts of the Province with a view to communicate to the Electors such information as they may desire to obtain from me, as a Candidate for their suffrages, on matters relating to the local aud general interest of the Province.—l have the honour to be. Gentlemen, your obedient Servant, ' J. WILLIAMSON. AttcWapd, January 7,1878.



I PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). A N Extraordinary Meeting of Share ■CJL- holders is hereby convened to be held in the Large Room of the New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings. Quepn-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 3rd March, 1573, at 12.30 p.m. Business : To authorise the disposal of forfeited Shares, and to amend, alter, or revoke, if nece'sary, the whole or any of the existing Rules for the Manage ment of the Company, and to pass new .Rules in lieu thereof. ROBERT HORNE. Legal Manager. Auckland, Sth February, 1573. FOB SALE, one Whaleboat, 80ft —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom house street. Wanted. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Attrora Hotel. WA NTED, immediately, a Second Cook for Golden Crown.—Apply on board to R. Riordan, Providore. WILLTAM CEOCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, En eland ; arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED, a jrood General Smith. Apply to A. McMillan, Vulcan lane. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY. WAJNTED, Quarrymen.—Apply to Owen Jones & Co., Fort Britomart. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs Atkins, Beresford street. WANTT'D, a light Second-hand Sydney Dray. —Cruiokshank & Co. WANTRD, an intelligent Tad. about 15 years of acre, to :evve in ii Tobacconist's Shop.—Apply to Mr Hyman, Queen street. WANTED, a Gentleman to join the advertiser in a Lucrative Ajrency nnd Insurance Business. Must understand Book-keeping. —Address. "Ledger," care of UrTON, Stationer Queen street. WANTED, a Boat-load of Ti-tree Firewood. —Apply 27, Grey street. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines of 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. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. 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 Oilice : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house-street. Auckland Sash. Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton i Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown ' Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, "VVhangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDTE 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, ah Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KISOWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government "Wharf, One liunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED, immediately, a good Geiural Servant in a family residing within five miles of Auckland ; references required and good wages given.— Apply at the office of Mr H. H. Lusk, Shortland-street, Auckland. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS, ANT) TlLES.—Wanted Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the 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. Kiri'.y, junction of Queen and Grey streets, sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. Miscellaneous. TO LET, immediately, a Shop with fixtures in Queen street. Well adapted for a Drapery. Boot & Shoe, or Tailoring Business.—Apply at the office of this paper. TO BE LET, for a term of years, an Island within ten miles of Auckland, 400 acres good soil and Residence. Apply to JOHN ROBERTON & CO., Durham street. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Apply, for address, office of this paper. BOARD AND RESIDENCE BeUu View llo'.it.e, V'rc-nt-street. Entrance also from llobson-street, a few doors past the Criterion Hotel OTAGO GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited.) A CALL (the thirteenth) of One jOk- Shilling (Is) pur Share has this day been made by the Directors, pa) able to Mr J. S. McKiSLiiA.it, Manager of the Company, at the oliice of the Com pany, No. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day March, 1873. J. S. McKELLAR, Feb. 11, 1873. Legal Manager. GORDON & GOTCTT, 280, George street, Sydney, N.S.W., Printers, Brokers, News and Advertising Agents. Miller and Richard's Extra Hard Metal Types. Presses and Printing Materials always in stock ; also, Messrs A. B. Flemish & Go's celebrated Printing Inks. Prompt attention to all orders received direct, accompanied by drafts or reference to Sydney houses. GRAND ORANGE LODGE OF JNEW ZEALAND. rjPIIE Adjourned Meeting of the -&- above Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, Karangahape road, on MONDAY, 17th inst., at half-past seven p m. Visiting Brethren of the R.A.P. Order are invited. By order of the G.M. W. J. SUITER, Feb. 13, 1573. Hon. Grand Sec. PORTLAND CEMENT. a FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF POET LAND CEMENT, FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, PLASTER OF PARIS, KEEN'S CEMENT, And all Kinds of BUILDER S' MATERIALS ALWAYS ON HAND. KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERERS, SLATERS, ETC., ■ Victoria street East.



Drapery. j i I U S T OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK t OF SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance on Woollen and Cotton.Goods) at LESS THAN THEiOLD PRICES. H. ATKINS. THE BALANCE OP DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. TN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. ! i | i ! A fFEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE | .1 Al THE JOB P E I 0 E S. H. ATKINS, I LATE HAY AN t> HONEY MAN \ I



Drapery. T COSGRAVE & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions now making to the present premises, and to make room for the largely increased Winter Importations now purchased in the Home markets, will; from and after SATURDAY,' FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In order to Clear . THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena dines, Paris Organdies and Jaconets, Travelling Dress Materials, Printed Cambrics, Calicoe Carpets, Mattings, Marseilles and Toilet Quilts, All-wool Damasks, Blankets and Flannels, Gloves an<i Hosiery, Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, and a Magnificent Assortment of Millinery, Shawls, Mantles, and fancy goods. THE GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY AND OUT FITTING DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF All the Novelties in Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hand kerchiefs, Silk, Merino, and Cotton Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Dressing Gowns, Coats, Trousers, and Vests, Bags and Portmanteaux, Black Silk, Drab Shell, Felt, and Straw Hats. N.B.—Purchasers are respectfully requested to inspect these Goods, as the reductions will be found on examination to be genuine. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS. Miscellaneous. A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK ESTABLISHED 1847. PK ESI DEN T: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Vice-President: WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is open daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Evenings from 7 to 0 o'clock. Any sum from Is. and upwards received, for which b per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. R. CAMERON, Accountant. 190 and 192, Queen-street. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Loan of One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1873. TENDERS are invited for a Loan of £100,000, to be raised.upon the Securities named ;., !i::«l under the provisions of "The Auckland HaiisOur Docks Act, 1571," on Five per Cent. Debentures. The Securities are Freehold Harbour Endowments held under Crown Grants, Debentures, Interest, and Sinking Fund being a first charge upon, the Revenue of the Board. The Debentures will be issued as follows:— £25,000 on the 10th day of July 1373, 1874, 1875, 1876, to be re-paid by Sinking Fund of One per Cent. Interest and principal payable either in London, Australia, or New Zealand. Tenders to be sent to this office not later than the Ist day of luly, 1873, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed — " Tender for Auckland Harbour Board Debentures." Further information, together with copies of Acts and Lithograph Plan of Auckland Harbour, shewing Endowments, may be obtained on application to this office. W. C. DALDY, Chairman. PRIVATE BOARD AND EBBI DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen street. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX MARGARET CAMPBELL, FROM OAMARU. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 18th inst., at 11 o'clock, 120 sacks Anderson & Mowet's Flour 48 „ J. K. Anderson's „ 50 \, R. Anderson's „ 140 „ Oats, More or Less Damaged by Sea Water, Terms at Sale, j



Auctions. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, "FEBRUARY IS. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, atthf Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 18th itv.t at, eleven o'clock, 200 boxes Prices Belmont Candles 10 cases Morton's Salad Oil 20 cases Whybrow's Pickles 4 cases Colman's Cornflour 5 cases Keillor's Confectionery 20 cases Morton's Black Currant Fruits 10 cases G. &B. Assorted Bottled Fruits 48 cases Peak's Jams 26 cases Tart Fruit 23 bales Tasmanian Hops 20 kegs Woollongong Butter ISO sacks Dunedin Flour 68 sacks Sharps 158 bags Flour, each 501bs, 147 bags Flour, each lOOlbs. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18. B R UNSWICK MART. TRADE SALE OP DARK HAWAIIAN SUGARS. B. TON X S & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday, at eleven o'clock, HEIA—IBI bags Dark Hawaiian Sugar THH— SS do do do do E3 —71 do do do do EMP — G5 do do do do The above small shipment comprises grades well suited for brewers and bush purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. CORNER OF QUEEN AND "WAKEFIELD STREETS. CORNER OF WELLINGTON AND UNION STREETS. CORNER OF NAPIER AND UNION STREETS. CORNER OF DRAKE AND UNION STREETS. CORNER OF UNION AND SALE STREETS. HOBSON STREET, UNION STREET. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, MOUNT ST. MARY. THE Subscribers bare received in structions from Mr Thomas Campbell to' sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE CITY PROPER TIES, Viz:— QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS.—Allot ment No. 1 of Section No. 36, City of Auckland, situated at the corner of these two streets and adjoining the business premises of Mr Richard Hobbs, having frontages of 131 links to Queen street and 120 links to Wakefield street. As a Business Site this is, without exception, the most eligible that can be obtained in Queen street, being situated in the most central and rapidly improving part of the city, and in close proximity to the New Market-house. For an Hotel the position cannot be surpassed. HOBSON STREET.—Allotment No. 23 of Section No. 25, City of Auckland, situated in Hobson street (immediately opposite West Queen street) ; 50 links frontage by 300 links depth from the street to the Harbour. Now leased for an un expired term of about six years. On the property are erected several Cottages. WELLINGTON AND UNION STREETS.—The corner Allotment, situated opposite the Catholic Literary Institute, in Wellington street; being j portion of Allotment No 1 of Section No. 44, City of Auckland having frontages of 141 feet to Wellington street, and 137 feet to Union street. UNION STREET.— Allotment No. 9, Section No. 44, City of Auckland ; 70 links frontage to Union street, and 110 links to Napier street. A good site for a family residence. NAPIER AND UNION STREETS. -Corner Allot ment opposite the Robert Burns Hotel, being portion of Allotment No. 31 of Section No. 43, City of Auckland ; 194 feet frontage to Union street, and 206 feet to Napier street. DRAKE AND UNION STREETS.—Allotment No 14, Section 41, City of Auckland ; 115 feet frontage to Drake street, and 60 feet to Union ctreet. . . „ . UNION AND SALE STREETS.—Portion of Allot ment No. 12, Section No. 41, City of Auckland ; 306 feet frontage to Union street, and 52 feet to Sale btreet. The Auctioneers would beg to call the attention_ ef Capitalists and others to the above Properties, having been specially selected by the late Mr John Campbell as the most commanding positions in the various parts of the city in which they are situated. And immediately after the sale of the above A comfortable five-roomed HOUSE, situated in Dublin-street, Mount St. Mary's, erected on Lot 36 of the Subdivision of Allotments 14 and 17, Section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, 33 feet frontage by 100 feet deep. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. — MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. COTTAGE AND GROUNDS, ONEHUNGA. HPHE Subscribers bave received in- J- strur.tions from Mr George Washington, who is about to leave the Colony, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 17th inst., at 12 o'clock, HIS COMFORTABLE FIVE-ROOMED VERANDAH COTTAGE, Two-stalled Stable, Store-room, AVask-liouse, Fowl-house, Piggery, out Kilcren, Store, &c, &c., as erected on Lot S, Section 7, Onehunga, comprising one acre all fenced, with !>■•■'« nntl rails and live hedge, and planted with ova-100 fruit trees, all now in full bearing. Also, 10 acres on the Mount Smart Road ; and BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, Eastern portion of Allotment 60 ; and Western portion of Allotment 96, Parish of Waitakeri, County of Eden, containing 96 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. IMPROVED FARM AND HOMESTEAD, AT PAPATOITOI. THE Subscribers bave received in structions from Mr David White, Jun., who is leaving the province, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, Feb. 17, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE FARM, situcted at Papatoitoi, on the Great South Road, containing 521 acres, 241 acres of which are fenced with a post and rail fence ard live hedge, and subdivided into paddocks, andare now under cultivation, and on which are erected a new five-rooiied House and Stable. The property has a large frontage to the Papakura river, and to two saltwater creeks, wnich boats drawing from Bft. to 10ft. can navi gate. The property will be sold in either one or two lots, to suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auciioneers.il BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY Limited). NOTICE. ON and after this date the Price of Coal at the Company's Loading Ground will SIXTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON. By order of the Directors. J. A, GILFILLAN, Secretary, Auckland., Feb. 12,1873. "