The tender of Calder and Blacklock, of Invercargill, has been accepted for 100,000 sleepers, to be delivered at Lyttelton at 3s 4J-d; and the tender of Mr Bruce, of Waimate, Canterbury, for 20,000, to be delivered at Timaru at 3s Gd.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. The s.s. Phcebe has sailed for Lyttelton. Amongst the passengers by the Dakota for Auckland is the Hon. Mr.J Casey, a pro minent member of the Cabinet of Victoria, who intends to visit Lake Taupo, and other ; >alities of interest in the North Island.

Mr Mothersill, advance agent for Madame Cora, has just arrived from Melbourne. He will visit Auckland shortly.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION.

Quotations ISth January, 1873,

The State having claimed from the Empe ror Napoleon a sum of four million francs, advanced on the Civil List at the outbreak of the war, notice has been given to MM. Pietri and Rouher that the house occupied by them would be considered as Imperial property and seized on that account. This however, it is said, was prevented by the Emperor Napoleon recently sending a check for the four millions, accompanied by orders to sell the house to the highest bidders.

In London 110 persons are crushed to death annually by the wheels of vehicles, and 2200 persons are otherwise injured by the same means.

The Boston car drivers complain that old ladies punch them in the back with parasols when they want the car stopped.

The estate of the late James Gordon Ben nett is represented to be worth ten millions of dollars. The property on Washington Heights goes to his daughter Jennette, the residence on Fifth Avenue to his widow, and the Herald and real estate connected there with to James Gordon Bennett, jr., who is obliged by the terms of the will to keep it in the family.

Henry Ward Beecher is to have aLI 0,000 memorial from Plymouth church, and one of the most sensible and every way to be commended that could have been devised— a permanent fund of that amount to be raised, the income of which is to be dcv oted to the maintenance of the Bethel and Navy Missions, which were established and are conducted by the church.

A man who has been twenty-five times in jail, ten years a drunkard and infidel, and has enjoyed the reputation of being Philadelphia's wickedest, is announced as a preacher of the gospel.

The Princess Troubeschenoff, now in her thirty-fourth year, a daughter of General Stratonevoslcoff whowas mortally wounded at the battle of Inkermann, has been exiled from Eussia, and her estates confiscated by order of the Emperor. She was escorted by Russian police to Bremen, and not leleased until she shipped on board a vessel bound for the United States. The cause of these extraordinary proceedings was that the Princess, who is remarkable for her beauty and poetic talent, had become a convert to the doctrines of free love, and after studying the subject for a long time and reading the books and pamphlets that have appeared regarding the so-called Oneida Community in the United States, she had opened a correspondence with the presi dent of that Community, and his argu ments had made so powerful an impres sion on her mind that she resolved to join his sect. She had however done more, having addressed a circular to five hundred or six hundred young ladies of her acquaintance belonging to the first families in Russia, urging them to follow her example and offering to lend them the necessary funds. The Baltic Gazette, to which we are indebted for the foregoing particulars, says in regard, to this lithographed letter of the the princess : —" It is an atrocious production. It says that the laws of matrimony are execrable, and gives extracts, from a revolting circular purporting to have been issued by one Noyes, who calls himself the president of the Oneida Community in the State of New York, United States of America."—Some of these circulars fell into the hands of the Russian police, and were submitted tothe Emperor Alexander the Second, who ordered the arrest and expulsion of the Princess.

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 other house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for public at any price. One trial is sufli ~~vJ& to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call.—Advt.

THE EV£NLNG : tJTAiI, SATTJIiDAY, JANUARY 18, 1873.



Business

Closing Pi Ices.

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Buyers. I Sellers,

Rank of New Zealand N.Z. Insurance Thames Gas Caledonian Thames Tokatea Bright Smile Cure Buffalo Otago Tookey (double) Nonpareil Central Italy Red Queen Tokatea Albon (1st issue) All Nations Bismarck Shotover No 1 Kuranui Black Angel

£17 — — .-£4810s £isr r 'Msl d S7s Cd, 90s _ _ 34s 6(1, 35s, 36s — _ 25s 23s 2Cs 15s — i 5s 2s — 2s Cd 15s Cd _ _ o — — £715s 2Cs _ 20s — 5s 8s Is Od 2s Gd 34s Gd Sos 105s, 103s — £0 — 30s 3. r >s — — Is Cd - 17s 6d 49s

D. B. ORCHARD, Secretary.



Special Advertisements. MILLINERY, MANTLES, AND DRESS MAKING. ALARQE and Efficient Staff of Designers and Workers in the above depart ments are constantly on the premises, and any material purchased from us can be made up in twenty-four hours if required. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIOKAL MAET, Corner of Queen and WyndhamHatreets.



! AUCKLAND ANNUAL -*-*- REGATTA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 (33rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY). PROGRAMME: Ist Race,—Trading Vessels (brigantines, schooners, and ketches), 2f> tons register and upwards 2nd Race.-Trading Cutters, 25 tons register and upwards 3rd Race.—Trading Vessels (any rig), under 25 tons register 4th Race.—Sailing Boats or Yachts, of any class under 7 tons sth Race.—Sailing Boats or Yachts, of any class, 7 tons and upwards Cth Race.—Sailing Race, open Boats not exceeding 25 feet overall 7th Race.—Four-oared Gigs, the property of any recognised rowing club, rowed by amateur mem bers. No housing or outriggers allowed Bth Race.—Watermen's Boats ; licensed to carry not less than G passengers 9th Race.—Ships' Gigs (merchant), rowed by bond lide ships' crews (four oars and a coxswain) 10th Race.—Four-oared Gi»s, open to all. No hous ing or outriggers allowed 11th Race.—Dingies, under 12 feet overall; rowed by boys under 10 years of age, born in the colony T. HENDERSON, Jux., Hon. Sec. fjgk fjg£ $& STEAM SERVICES. '"FENDERS are hereby invited for -*- the performance of the undermentioned Steam Services during the current year :— 1. Auckland to Mahurangi (Lower and Upper), calling at the Hot Springs. 2. Auckland to Whangarei, calling at Matakana, Omaha Mangawai, Waipu, Mangapai, and Whangarei Heads. 3. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Mangonui and Awanui. 4. Auckland to Tauranga, Opotiki, and Poverty Bay, calMng at Whitianga. 5. Auckland to Stokes' Point and Shoal Bay. (i. Kaipap.a. — From Railway Terminus at Helens ville to Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, Matakohe, Tokatoka, Whakaharahara, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Kaihu, returning the same way. 7. Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu. S. Shortland or Grahamstown to Ohincmuri. Ten ders to state the amount of subsidy per annum (1) for a service twice weekly each way ; (2) for a servico thrice weekly each way. . Tenders must be deposited not later than noon on WEDNESDAY, the sth February, 1873, at the Super- ' internment's Office, Auckland, where specifications and ! conditions of the several services can be obtained on i and after Tuesday next. I JOHN SHEEHAN, ! For the Superintendent. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1573. TENDE R S W ANTE D. HHENDEES will be received at the -L Superintendent's Office, Auckland, till noon of TUESDAY, 21st January, 1873, for the undemoted Wrouglit-iron (screw-joint) Piping :— 2 inch, about 900 feet H inch, about 2,800 feet 1 inch, about 1,750 feet T's, Bends, Elbows, Plugs, and Jam Nuts, at pc dozen. Tenders to be at per lineal foot. Deliveiy to be made at Engineer's Yard, Grahams town, in quantities as may be required, within two months from date of acceptance of tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. MILLETT, District Engineer. Janu ft ry 14, 1573. ; ON SALE, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town :— New Seasons Jams ; first-class assortment ; Knight Bros. Also, 30 tons of first-class Flour ; 50, 100, and 200. R. ARTHUR, A\ictioneer. jl/TETHODIST FREE CHURCH.— ■XJ-M- Sunday Services by Rev. G. H. Turner, at the Pitt-street Chapel. Subjects : —Morning, at 11 o'clock—The Name of Jesus. Evening, at 6.30 o'clock, —Sin and its Issues. A Camp Meeting w.HI be held TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, at the Junction of College, Franklin, and Union-streets, conducted by the Rev. G. H. Turner and others. TH E Rev. William Booth, from Lancashire, England, will conduct the Service at Albert - street Chapel TO-MORROW (Sunday) EVENING ; to commence at half-past Six. pITT HALL.—Sunday Services (Un- V>^ sectarian); conducted by Samuel Edoer, TO MORROW (Sunday). Morning The Christians' Cross His only Salvation. Evening—The High Road to Hell. HHHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine -1 Seivice at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects : —Morning —Two Worlds (visible and in visible) around us. Evening—Doing Good as we have opportunity. ST. SEPULCHRE'S PARISH. fPHE Annual Missionary Meeting JL will be held in the Church on MONDAY EVEN ING, 20th inst., at 7.30 p.m. The Bishop will kindly give an account of his recent trip to the head-quarters of the Melanesian Mission. The Bishop's Prizes and the ordinary Sunday-school Prizes will be distributed. TO LET, two Houses —one seven and one four rooms ; with gardens, water, &c— James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage|in East-street, Newton.—Apply to R. Sims, East street, Newton. BINOCULAR, MARINE, AND FIELD GLASSES, ANEROID BAROMETERS, ETC. T PEACOCK invites inspection to • a large assortment of the above useful articles, ex Agnes Muir, on the prices of which he will make substantial reduction. Also, received Steam Gauges, Thermometers, Spectacles, Magnetic Electric Ma chines, Surveying requisites, &c, &c. 11, Shortland-street, opposite Post-office Buildings. Wanted. ANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply at St. Mungo Cafe. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant. -H. Atkins. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker, to proceed to Wanganui; constant work; wages, 9s per day.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a Shoe and General Smith.-Apply to J. Scotter, Newmarket. WANTED, a good Jobbing Smith. —C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. WANTED, by arespectable married woman, with one little girl, a Situation as Housekeeper, or any similar capacity ; country pre ferred. Address-" W.Y.," Star Office. WANTED, a General Servant; good references required.—Apply to Mrs Hooper, next St. Matthew's Church, between twelve and one o'clock. WANTED, by a good Needle woman, Employment in Gentlemen's ! families, as Daily Seamstress.— Apply to Mrs Kobin son, Dressmaker, Albert-struet, opposite Mftsetttldß Foundry.



WANTED, a small Cob Horse; good action ; young; quiet in harness ; and warranted sound. -Apply by letter to Edward Smith, i Chief Post-office. i . —— WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply at the Harbour View Dining-rooms. Queon- J street Wharf. i —— — WANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16 years of age.—Apply to Mrs Craig, Mount street. WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply immediately at Victoria Hotel, Victoria street. I — | TO SAILMAKERS. WANTED, two Good Hands.— Apply immediately to AVilliams <t Co , Sailmakers, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Cook • references required.—Apply to Dr Campbell (Brown, Campbell, & Co.'s office), Shortland street. WANTED, by a respectable young man, Employment to work an engine"; 1 understands machinery ; or to make himself generally ; useful in a store or saw-mill. Writes a good hand. ~ i Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant for Grahamstown.—Apply at the Prince of Wales j Hotel, Hobson street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold smr & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. I , Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom- I house-street. Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel I Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all j ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, ! &C., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria , street. WAITED, Purchasers for New and Second-hand Sewing Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, by the addition of a large Show-room, parties having Second hand Machines to dispose of may .send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-hand Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes. Repairs properly clone. WANTED TO LET, a First-class Temperance Hotel, centrally situated ; doing a large profitable business ; present tenant obliged to leave through sickness. Furniture, Goodwill, &c., can be had at valuation.-For particulars apply to Mr S. Vickers, SO, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Housebloeks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles 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. ICiuby, junction of Queen and Grey streets, sole agent for the AVhau brickmakers. WANTED KN OWN, 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 hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. Entertainments. pHIARINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), JAN. 18. two nights only. New Acts ! New Houses ! New Pantomimes ! From this date the price of a Ticket in the Dress Circle will be 5s ; Seat on the Boxes, 5s ; Galleiy, 2s ; Boxes (containing six chairs), 30b. pBINCE OP WALES THEATRE. THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY TROUPE OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STAR ARTISTES Will have the honour of appearing for positively Six Nights Only in the'r GRAND ENTERTAINMENT OP VARIETIES ON MONDAY EVENING, 20th Inst. The Troupe, how making the toiir of the Colonies, comprises the fallowing talented Artistes : THE ANGELL FAMILY OF STAR GYMNASTS ; LOTTIE, Premiere Lady Gymnaste of the World, from the Crystal Palace, London, Agricultural Hall, and principal Theatres of London, Paris, and Madrid, who has had the honour of appearing on three occasions before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Suite, and many of the Crowned Heads of Europe, win appear, with their Brothers FRANK AND VICTOR, In their extraordinary performance on the TREBLE TRAPEZE, Their Flying Leaps, Somersaults in mid-air, and wondrous performance on the Perpendicular Ropes, never before seen in the Colonies, and un attempted by any other artistes. FANNY SARA, The Celebrated Double-voiced Vocalist, the Charming Ballad and Serio-comic Singer arid talented Imper sonator of Sims Reeves, from St. James's Hall, London. BUCKLEY AND HOLLY, The World-tenowed Negroists, Ethiopian Comedians, Champions in their original Songs and Dances. F. CLIFTON, The Genial Comedian and Vocalist, from the Principal London and Provincial Concerts. i J. HERMAN, The Celebrated Solo Violinist and Silver-toned Tenor. Pianist Frank Richardson Leader of the Band .. .. J. A. Herman Cornet J- Munyard Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : Is, 2s, and 3s. THE statement in this morning's Cross that my premises, the " United States i Dining-rooms," are for Sale is false, and was inserted I without any name attached, | ■ 0, DUNDASS.



Miscellaneous. OTAHUHU. THE Inspector of Schools will attend at the Public Hall, Otalnihn, on MONDAY, the 20th January instant, at 3 p.m., in accordance with instructions from the Board of Education, to receive information as to the requirements of the district in the matter of public education. HP HE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND ' (LIMITED.) Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862 and 1807, with power to apply for incorporation by an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand. CAPITAL : TWO MILLIONS STERLING, IN 200,000 SHARES OF £10 EACH. First Issue, 100,000 Sharks op £10 each, Of which One-third is specially reserved for the Colonies, The other Two-thirds having already been allotted in England. DEPOSIT ON APPLICATION, 10s PER SHARE ; ON ALLOTMENT, 10s PER SHARE. With Calls every three months after allotment of 10s per share until £2 10s per share is paid up ; after which no call shall exceed £1 per share, or be made at intervals of less than three months. It is pro posed that the Paid-up Capital shall not exceed £0 per share. DIRECTORS. Chairman. CHARLES MAGNIAU, Esq., M.P., o f Messrs Matheson & Co.. 3, Lombard street, E.C. Deputy-Chairman: DUDLEY ROBEUT SMITH, Esq.. of Messrs Samuel Smith, Brothers and Co., Bankers, Hull. COLONEL SIR THOMAS GORE BROWNE, 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 Go vernor of Rupert's Land, and late Director of the Hudson Bay Company. I. E. PEATHERSTONE, Esq., late of New Zealand. WILLIAM SMELLIE GRAHAME, Esq., late of Auckland, New Zealand. EDWARD BRODIE HOARE, Esq., of Messrs Barnetts, Hoarns, Hanburys, and Lloyd, 02, Lom bard street, E.C, Bankers. JOHN MORRISON, Esq., late Colonial Agent for the Government of New Zealand. i WILLIAM WHITBREAD, Esq., of Messrs Whit bread and Co., Chiswell street, E.C. IT IS ALSO CONTEMPLATED TO HAVE COLO NIAL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS IN THE PRINCIPAL PROVINCES, EMPOWERED TO TRANSACT ALL LOCAL BUSINESS. BANKERS. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE BRITISH LINEN CO.'S BANK-for Scotland. THE PROVINCIAL BANK OF IRELAND-- KOlt IRELAND. LONDON: TEMPORARY OFFICES CLEMENTS-LANE, LOMBARD-STREET. UKAD OFFICE — WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND. INSPECTOR ANT) GENERAL MANAGER — ADAM BURNES (now on his way from England). ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS. The objects of the'tormation of this institution are to extend to the Colony of New Zealand the additional banking accommodation which the recent rapid in . crease of the population and remarkable development of the mineral, pastoral, and agricultural resources of the Colony soj urgently demand ; and the intimate acquaintance of the founders with the position and requirements of the Colony en.ibles them to submit with confidence a scheme for the establishment of the National Bank of New Zealand. The Colony of New Zealand is the Great Britain of the Antipodes in respect of its Geographical position - in the energetic, prudent, and persevering character I of its population—in climate, soil, and minerals, and offers abundant opportunities for the remunerative employment of capital which, up to the present time had been supplied partly through the medium of two local Banks, and partly by Brandies of Australian Banks. | The local Banks transacting business are — The Bank of New Zealand, with a Capital I of £000,000 The Bank of Otago, with a Capital of .. £231,530 It is proposed by this Bank to take over the business j of the latter institution. The Bank of New Zealand, established in 1802, has never paid its shareholders less than 10 per cent, per annum. Besides these Banks the following have Branches in the Colony :—The Union Bank of Australia, the Bank of New South Wales, and the Bank of Australasia. The aggregate circulation of Notes of these Banks, as at 31st December, 1871, was £583,203 The aggregate amount of Deposits .. £3,509,721 The aggregate amount of Bills Discounted and other securities £4,189,820 In 18G0. In 1870. The Population of New Zea land (exclusive of natives) was 99,000 .. 200,000 The Holdings of Land were, acres.. 635,982 .. 22,774,498 The Live Stock — horses, cattle, sheep, was, head.. 2,982,043 .. 10,218,299 The Wool exported lbs. .. 0,005,880 .. 37,039,703 The Revenue from all sources .. .. •• £003,976 .. £2,224,398 The Imports, total value £1,548,383.. £4,039,015 The Exports £588,953 .. £4,822,750 The Shipping, vessels cleared outwards, 1800, 398 of 130,293 tons, in 1870, 706 of 205,407 tons. The Skipping vessels entered inwards, ~ of ..in 1870, 75u of 273,151 tons. The total value of gold exported from the Is* January to the 30th September, IS7I, was £2,191,205. or £33,020 more than the total value for the whole of 1870. The Directors are prepared to commence business forthwith, and believe that the capital to be called up can be safely and profitably employed without en croaching on the field already occupied by similar institutions. It is intended to apply to the Legislature of New Zealand, in their next session, for an Act authorising the issue of notes in the Colony, and for other general purposes ; and to make any consequential alterations in the constitution of the Company in respect of the liability ,of the Shareholders which may be reqnired to accord with the conditions affecting the other Banks now issuing notes in the Colony. Copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Associa tion can be seen at Hesketh and Richmond's, Solicitors, Auckland; A. De B. Brandon, Solicitor, Wellington ; A. W. Morris, Dunedin ; John Inolis, Christchurch; Charles Y. Fell, Barrister, Nelson. Application Forms for Shares can also be obtained from the undersigned, who will be glad to furnish any information respecting the Bank that may be required. By authority of the Board. W. S. GRAHAME, Director. Auckland, January 13, 1873. THE NATIONAL BANK OF IS! EW ZEALAND (LIMITED.) SPECIAL NOTICE. Application for the 33,333 Shares reserved for the Colonies will now be received by the UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA at their various Branches in New Zealand, who will supply the necessary " Forms of Application for Shares," and receive the deposit of 10s. per Share on Shares applied for. Should no allotment be made deposits will be returned in full. By order of the Board. W, S, GRAHAME, Plreotor. Auckland, January 18,1872.



Miscellaneous. •v/^%. fpO^ NAPIEE. star o f the South, Capt. P. Holmes, will leave as above on MONDAY next, the 20th inst., at 4 p.m. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. GOBDON & G-OTOH, 280, G-eorge 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. Fleming & Co's celebrated Printing Inks. Prompt attention to all orders received direct, accompanied by drafts or reference to Sydney houses. CHEAP PEED FOR PIGS AND POULTRY. WHEAT (slightly damaged) and FINE CANTERBURY SHARPS, at Low RATES, at COUPLANB'S PRODUCE STORES, (Old Theatre Royal.) BOARD OF EDUCATION. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. THE Session will commence on WEDNESDAY. sth February. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. COMFORTABLE BOAED AND RESIDENCE for one or two Gentleman in a convenient and healthful locality. Terms moderate.— k ,tor reference and address apply at the office of this paper. TIMBER. ON SALE at the Shed Breakwater road. Planed, Tongued, and Grooved, 9xl and lixl; also, a Splendid Assort ment of all sizes First and Second-class. Vessels loaded with despatch. C. A. HARRIS. Nov. 30. 1572. A GENTLEMAN can be accommo tJL dated with Board and Lodging in a private amily by applying to " H.E.D.," Star Oflice. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! UNLIMITED SUPPLY ! HPHESE seasonable delicacies can be J- had every day (Sundays included) at the SURII E V FRUIT GARDENS OF MASON BROTHERS, PONSONBY ROAD, And at their Nursery, P A R N E L L. STRAWBERRIES FRESH FROM THE GROUND. M A SON BROTH ER S, PARNELL NURSERY & SURREY FRUIT GARDENS. HW ATT S, General Dealer, • MARKET PLACE, Queen street, havine taken the place back from Mr Williams, with thg Stock, will otfer it for Sale very cheap, for one month. 1000 Children's Picture Books. Id, 2d, and 3d each ; 300 Copy-books, 2d each, Is 6(1 per dozen ; 30 dozen Cruet Stands, with 3 glass bottles, £s, or 18s per dozen ; 30 reams of Note-paper, only 2s per ream ; 10 dozen Hair Brooms (slightly damaged, ex Bulwark), Is 3d each ; 40 dozen of Pomades (ex Bulwark, slightly damaged), Is Cd, pots, only -Id and Gd each ; ISOgross of Dress Buttons, 2d per dozen, or Is Cd per gross ; Men's Braces, 9d ;12 dozen Combs, id, 3s per dozen ; Children's Necklaces, 2(1, 3d, and 4d each ; 1295 Salt Cellars, 2d each, or Is 4d per dozen; 120 pairs Spectacles, Is per pair, or !>s Cd per dozen ; 2000 Glass Marbles, 3a per 100 ; 12 dozen Tooth Brushes, 3d each, or -2s 3d per dozen ; Egg Cups, 2d, or Is 9d per dozen ; Cork Screws, Gd each, or 4s 7d per dozen ; Dolls, from Id 30 dozen Song Books, 2d each ;GO dozen Violet Powder, 7d per dozen ; 30 boxes of Violet Powder, with Pun's, only Gd each ; Assorted Cottons, Sd per dozen, and a large variety of other articles ; Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4d each, or 3s 3d per dozen ; Steel Watch Guards, Gd each ; Neckties, only 2d each ; Needles, 10(1 per 100 ; the Sco ,tish Psalmody, 3d each, with the notes. Dealers supplied. UMBRELLAS ! UMBRELLAS ! 1 AAA SILK UMBEELL AS, at X^V/V/V/ 7s. Cd.; 500 ditto ditto (twilled), at 12s. Cd. —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, No. SO, Queen-street. BISCUIT! BISCUIT! njIAS. F. PAETING-TON, Begs to intimate to the public generally that he has Reduced the price of all kinds of Biscuit for Cash :— Best Cabin Biscuit (retail), 20s per lOOlbs. Whole sale, from 1 ton, 5 per cent, less Plain Wine Biscuit, Picnic Biscuit, Sweet Luncheon Biscuit, Mixed Biscuit, Fancy Motto Biscuit, retail at Gd per lb Plain Luncheon Biscuit, Butter Biscuit, retail at 5 per lb. Wholesale from lOOlbs and upwards. 10 per cent, discount allowed off. Biscuits all packed in 3, 0, and lGlb tins, at 2s, 4s, and 9s per tin'; and in cases about 251bs each, for Grocers, Retail, or Family use. ! Packages charged charged at cost price, all cases ! returned if clear and sound for re-nlling, or half-price allowed. C. F. P. begs to solicit public patronage at these reduced quotations. All orders promptly attended to. STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, Symonds street, depot : 30, lower queen street, Auckland. ON Sale by the Undersigned, to arrive and arrived ex Velocidade, Margaret Campbell, Amateur, Energy, Prince Alfred, Wonga Wonga, Hero, Amaranth, and other vessels :— 2000 bags Canterbury Oats 500 tons Oamaru Flour 100 tons Canterbury Flour 100 tons Adelaide Flour 200 sacks Oatmeal 100 sacks Pearl Barley 350 sacks Pollard 300 sacks Barley Dust 50 oases Bacon 100 sacks Malt 30 bales Tasmanian Hops 20 bales English Hops (Kent, 1871) 500 sacks Sydney Maize 200 cases Hobart Town Jams 150 ~ „ „ Tart Fruit G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. NOTICE. rjIHE Undersigned beg to inform the J- public that they have commenced business as WORKING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS, AND LAPIDARIES. JEWELLERS' WORKSHOP: 69, Queen street (opposite Southern Cross Oflice). ENGRAVING & LAPIDARY DEPARTMENT, Wellesley street, East, rive doors fromDyson's Corner. PENZOLZ & TEUTENBEBG, Auckland, 9th September 18%



Miscellaneous. BA Z A A R . A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WILL IJTS HEr.D IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January^iext. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. TO GROCERS, DRAPERS, &v. TO LET, a Double-fronted Shop, with Counters, Bins, Drawers, &c, as at present occupied by Mr Phillips, Grocer, Shortland, Thames. Situation daily improving.—Apply office of this paper. TCIURNITUKE AND CAEPET WAKEHOTJSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WINKS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of English. American, and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. Those about to furnish would do well to inspect the following lines before purchasing elsewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. OAK, MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO AND WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI FCHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU, AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES. STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLxISSES (In great variety). IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STRAW PALLIASSES, BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CARPET ROOM. W. and H. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KILDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS, RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. EEPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRUMB CLOTHS, DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. and 11. having large and convenient workshop can manufacture every description of Furniture of the shortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINKS & HALL. Auctions. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. CITY AND SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Captain Steward to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20th instant, at 15 o'clock, CITY OF AUCKLAND—Lot 31, Section 48, corner of Franklin jand'Ponsonby roads ; 103 feet by 80 feet. Lot 108, corner of Anglesea street and Ponsonby road; 57 feet by 100 feet.. Alma Place-Lot 24, 33 feet to Franklin street; Lot 32, 33 feet to Ireland st/eet. ONEHUNGA—Lot 19, Section 5, Elizabeth street; Lot 23, Section 5, Elizabeth street; Lot 20, Section 5, Elizabeth street. Also, 40 acres in the Parish of MAUNGAKARAMEA, partly fenced and cultivated. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, NOON. FIRST-CLASS BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, KYBER PASS. R. ARTHUR WILL Sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, A Superior Allotment, having 48 feet frontage Kyber Pass, by a depth of about 197 feet more or less. They are to be sold by order of the Trustees in Harrison's Estate. Terms: Cash. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22. To Close Accounts. FRAMED OLEOGRAPHS, PHOTO GRAPHS, ETC., ETC. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, to close accounts, A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PICTURES, Comprising— Oil Paintings, Oleographs, Photographs, Lithographs, Engravings, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. PARIAN WARE. rpHE Subscribers will sell, at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 11 o'clock, ONE CASK PARIAN WARE, containing an assortment of Figures, Vases, and Chimney Ornaments. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 2L COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENTS IN THE CITY AND SUBURBS. nPHE Subscribers will sell, at the JL Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 27th inst., at 12 o'clock, WELLESLEY-STREET.—Two four-roomed Cottages and Allotments. CLARENCE-STREET, Ponsonby Road.—Cottage, two Allotments, and Rope-walk. Full particulars in a future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



Auctions. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. TASMANIAN PALINGS, Ex BELLA MARY. B. TO NILS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on the Queen-street Wharf, alongside the Bella Mary, on Monday, at 11 o'clock, 30,000 5-feet Box Palings 15,000 (i-feet Box Palings. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. WOOL OR FLAX PRESS, AMERICAN WAGGON. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Monday, January 20, at 12 o'clock noon sharp —on account of whom it may concern, —at Messrs. Cruickshank's Store, High-street, A First-class American-covered Waggon, com plete, with pole, &c. Powerful Wool or Flax Press. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. SALE OF VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COOKING RANGE, SEWING MACHINE, At the Residence of F. MoCkae, Esq., Gravton Road. B. TON X S & CO. HAVE been instructed by I\ . McCrae, Esq., who is leaving the Colouy, to sell at his residence, Grafton road, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, The Entire of the New and Elegant Household Furniture, valuable Pianoforte (by Bord), Choice Engravings, Eich Carpets, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Mangle, Cook ing Utensils, Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine, Baud-sewing Machine, Beautiful Marble Statuette—" Undine." XV „____« MONDAY, JANUARY 20, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION A ' FIRST-CLASS BUILDING ALLOT MENT. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF W. G. HARRISON'S ESTATE. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from the Trustees of the Estate of W. G. Harrison, to sell by pixblic auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon J That Splendid Allotment adjoining the residence of J. A. Gilftlan, Esq., at the corner of Symonds street and Kyber Pass Koad, having a frontage to Kyber Pass Road of 50 feet by a depth of 197 feet, more or less. Terms : Cash. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. TIMBER! TIMBER!! CHIARINI'S ROYAL CIRCUS. THE 22,000 EEET SEASONED TIMBER, used in the Erection of the Circu% with Fencing, will be sold by auction on Monday, 20th inst., at 12 o'clock. Terms—Liberal. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneeirl CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11 o'clock, 4 cases Bacon 5 bales Paper 20 cases Black Currant Fruits 4 cases Corn Flour 10 sacks Pearl Barley 340 sacks Oats 30 sacks Oatmeal 50 sacks Maize 2 barrels Apples 5 pockets Hops 10 casks Blacking 4 cases Epsom Salts 8 cases £-lb Mustard 10 cases B. & B. Plaids 10 cases B. & B. 250's 5 kegs Sausage Skins ISO sacks Flour. Terms at Sale. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. Ex BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 21st January, at 11 o'clock sharp, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, 83 cases Peak's Jams, 1 lb. tins 24 cases Peacock's Jar Jams 4S cases Tart Fruits Tennr: a' sr:!c. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. FOR THE BENEFIT OF AVHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL Sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex Lion, from Sydney : Howie Bros. —24 sacks Adelaide Flour Ex Prince Alfred : 4- 10 sacks Malt Also, Star Mills—9 sacks Flour -5 „ „ Steggals—3 ~ ~ Howie Bros.—4 „ „ Rogers—l „ „ Terms —Cash, CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. WIRE NAILS, GLASS, ETC. GEO. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, attlie Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, January 21, at 11 o'clock sharp, 31 kegs Wire Nails 8 cases Glass. Turing at Sale,