t]]] ),,ii,im»»*;imiM*mvi*i!Huivw»swiyi!,T7f--y;<,- rl j-,.. . H . ■ ~, ~., (reply to the request of tho Prince of Mon tenegro, to be allowed to enter into action against Turkey, the Russian Government had advised him on no account to depart; from neutrality. This morning the Times publishes > t a letter from Vienna, amplifying and con- V-ming its telegram. It seems the Prince of Jtiootenegro wrote toPrince Grortsohokf'ff'^at ny following; the wishes of the great powers in maintaining neutrality he iYirectly im perilled his throne and b:, s life. Prince Gorlschakoff submitted t> l 0 letter to the Em peror of Russia, who directed Gortsohakoff to reply to the Prinze of Montenegro to face courageously hir, present difficulc position, and on no account to abandon his policy of neutrality, -and at the same time expressing a hope that hia situation would improve. Toe Prince of Montenegro answered that he woulo. follow the Czir's injunction. A despatch states that there is a Chinese ■riot in Malacca, and troops have been sent to rrestore order. The examination of the Greek sailors for complicity in the Lemme mutiny is suspended for the present, at request of the Earl of Derby, the English Foreign Minister. Fully 2500 persona were present at the noonday meeting of Moody and Sankey at Philadelphia to-day. The subject of Moody's *ddress was, "The Promises of God." He spoke of the certainty of all promisi s made in. the Bible being fulfilled.. Mrs Knchel Gordon and three children, aped 12, 10, anrl eight years, at Cincinnati, ■were burnt to death in their dwelling, ten milea north of liising Snn, Indiana, last Saturday night. Archbishop Ledochowsky's imprisonment ■will expire on the 3rd of February. The Koman Catholics of Germany propose to jjiye him a grand reception in the Bishop's ptdace on his release. From to-day's papers we glean the follow ing :-There is but. litcle doubt that Egypt contemplates the coticraeat and annexation of tbe whole of A) jyssima.

St. Valentine.

TiTjS is Saint Valentine's day, and the v>indowa of the Auckland booksellers are full of what are termed " valentines," some pretty, poetical, and sentimental, others absurd, vague, and uncomplimentary. The Queen-street, •windows to-day are so many appeals to the weaknesses and frivolities of youth. The works of the historians, story tellers, and poets are withdrawn from public view during the passing of the valen tine mania. Macaulay, and Dickens, and Tennyson, with their wealth of thought, poetry of feeling, and beauty of imagery, give place to the sixpenny sheet of nonsense, sometimes ornamented' with an emblem of spring, under the leaves of which is found a little Cupid, in a rude state, with a silver bow and arrow in his hands1, ready for parade, and which has a meaning for thousands of inexperienced hearts. The couplet; under one of these valentines was murderous in its intent, and enough to frighten the maid of all work, for whom it was intended. Little Cupid tilth hia dart, Aims a; Sally 't little heart. Another displayed the sweet old verse, written by the author of "Cherry Ripe," who lived in Devonshire and was a village parson. TThe rose is red the violet blue, The pink is sv ect at cl so are yon, And bo is he that ('ends you tiiis, And when we meet we'll hava * kiss. JViy valentine. Shocking, but quite natural, Robert Herrick, even for a parson. The blacksmith poet of Bideford did the came thing in other days:— My Molly dear, believe ire true, Yonrpoet Bt."cksinHi doat* on you And rain would lri^s thoso lips.of thine, My pretty, D pvon Valentine. The fnurteentb day of February indicates, es pecially in England and adjacent islands, the bursting forth of spring time, when the young year wears its mantle of green, o'er hung with a thousand blushing flowers ; also, the time of the pairing of the birds —the minstrels of nature —who form an orchestra of music among the leaves, where the honey suckle twines, and the primrose peeps. Few persons, however, know anything in particu lar about the good St. Valentine or the origin of Valentine letters. We purpose therefore, to npaak of the froliekaome, fair-haired boy, Valentine, who was born of humble parents in the year 120, 8.C., in a lowly anode on the sacred banks of the Tiber, at the curve of the river in its sweep towards the base of Monte Pincio, near to the city cf Rome. His father, Valentine, the elder, was one of those industrious glass-stainers, whose calling con stituted so large a portion of the trade of the eternal city at the time. The boy, in hi 3 youth, according to the latest discovered MSS. found in the Vatican, in as remarkable manner as Evelyn's Diary was found in 1818 by the librarian of the City of London Institution, was a shepherd boy ; a life which Shakespeare eulogised and George Pox loved. Valentine, therefore, like the son of Jesse, might have watched the flocks in the still moonlight by the seven hills of Home, and in his solitary haunts, like Horace, might have written his early valen tines. It would appear that Valentine's shepherd life led to studious habits, and in duced a pious disposition towards God and nature, and subsequently led to his being made a bishop. We are not acquainted with the particular studies of Valentine as this part of the MSS. appears to have been des troyed in some unaccountable way; des troyed, it was thought, by a sister, who wanted something to light the fire with, and in her thoughtless haste took this portion of the MSS. as lire kindlers were not then in use. Valentine, however, must have passed, through a course of discipline, unless, like Thomas A'Becket, he was suddenly transla ted from a pugilist to a divine. With all his seriousness of disposition, however, if priests were serious in those days and self-denying, as the Franciscan friars, Valentine was spor tive and sociable, and smiled, not unfavour ably, upon the pretty daughters of JtJome. He was not allowed to marry, of course not, that would never do, and so he contented himself in a state of priestly celibacy, and wrote sly love-letters to the girls, and sent them by a Roman soldier to the trembling recipients of inflammable sentiments. We see in this con duct that human nature was the same two thousand years ago as it is in Auckland this leap year, where young girls sond similar epistles to young bachelors. In thisunpo.nted intercourso (it was before Rowland Hill's penny postage system) the amorous Valentine was stopped by a lady suporijr, who got possession of one of Valentine's letters, and about which there was a great hubbub in Rome. The discovery was made on the 14th of February. 98, B.C. Poor Valentine had to suffer and do penance for his misconduct, and was never permitted to write any more letters to the girls who drank of the: Tiber. The poor fellow had to go through a daily punishment barefooted, and to live upon bread and treacle for twelve Months and a day, and, it is said, he bore his sufferings with exemplary patience and worthy a Saint. Bis letters in the Vatican library at Rome were duly labelled "Valen tine's Letters," and remained there for ages, but in course of time were missing, which W»3 a great loss to the students of human nature. They at length, in a mysterious manner, found their way into the famous library of Alexandria, where a great number of them were burnt at the time of the siege of that city by Juliu3 Cissar. !>t, Valentine lived until his fine sweeping beard became as Write as Alpine snow ; still he maintained "is Heretical opinions in relation to the fair Be*, and occasionally wrote letters in his old jjge to the Bisters. Valentine's end was as tragicaj as that of Socrates, the teacher of Athen^Jftit with a difference. The philo eSeath was forced upon him, whi;e f k£~~* was thought by some, died W a broken heart. Others asserted that he

I committed suicide after the fashion of many of the nUI liomans; A Small silver arrow sum found iir : . tJ-e tiiirfdle of Ins heart after & 8,, d,f RtiV Gibbon in his " Decline and ualJ). iioither memions St. Valentine at)i: tin* circmnstances of his departure. Tradi tion, however, intimates that Valentine in folding a letter put a silver pin in his mouth and accidentally swallowed it xipon the point of being discovered at his old habit by a higher bishop, consequently he cliedv Some cil Valentine's letters wore said to be as fall of fire as those of Abelard srnft Heloise, or Pope has given n , false rendering of those epistles. Mark Twain thinks that AbsWd and Heloise were not the taosfc innocent of "Innocents Abroad," but thp American humorist did not know those innocents, and could only write from hearsay. The only fragment of the famous Valentine letters in existence ia that found a few years ago by, we think, Mr Piozzi Smith, the antiquarian of the Great Pyramid in the British Museum, and which was thus turned into modern English hy Martin Tuppcr :— " "When Luna doth shine Wai's Valentine For his C-ir.:line. When comes ilia breeze Tin ou«h eons*i>erry trees, Then under the pino W>iits Valentine. rlhi)ti, comt, my sweet, Ccme out mitl meet Your Valo.vtine. " But do not toil Your m ther, tsjy girl, Or it. will, bo 'a fearful anil, ■Ana rooiiks at H t"etor'a will ring the knell Of v alemino." Peter Finn, in bis " History of Prison Birds'' (Cunningham's Edition), considers that. Valentine v.as a Tipperary boy, who settled in London at, the time of Quepn Mary, and established himself, in Seven Dials as a bird catcher. In Fagan's "Chronicles of St. Giles," however, we learn that this mau's name was Valentine O'Eeilly, and that he was harped at Tyburn for burglary. The story of Valentine and Orson is a mere fic tion, arid in no way connected with the author of the famous letters, who was un questionably a Bishop of Rome. On Satur day next, in the supplement of the Evgnikg Siar, we purpose publishing a number of rejected valentines left at our office, which have not been called for, and which may amuse some of our sentimental readers.

Australia Shipping.

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M>le?>tjrxe.— An-iveo1 on the 3rd., Ethel. Sailed on the 4lh , Botavia. Newcastle.—Sailed on the 3rd., Scag for Auckland.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

ME CETAKLTS WREaTI EIGH'3 PAEIIXG PEnFORMaNOES

This fnvemito representative of t!-.e dramrs of t will appear at the Prince of AV rale.s Themro in two more plays bcfoic m»kihsj his final exit fom Auckland. The drama ot thin evei irq in which Mr vv heatlsiph will aipeir in the leaui g character, will b-- "Kerry; or Night and iViorrjiiig.'' (ierald J'f-sinond, a jounu officer, v.iil ho rcpt'tscated y Mr Col Ur, Dr Mfllish will bo hit off by Mr dearie, tho uuihor and irilic, iv a piv.ner manner Mr Liiwroi cc will c.-x!.ibitthe r, ilitsryacdsociHlpecu liarltieaof Colrhsm an officer in Coldstrearn Ouafds. Mis- Buschi- will delineate Blanche, andMisa Njo w.ll appropriately aEßUina the Wji.so,. em't-B of" Kite. The pretty eonurijt-tta of a " Regular Fix" will follow, With Air Vihcaileiph as Hugh De jj.os ; to I conclude vilh the lavoiite comic drama in one net, entitled the "Debut-iine," which h»s het'n so mucli anmii-rd on previous occasions. Tho scenic i.hwira uouß are by Thornton, tto dramatic artist. To morrow evtning, thK favouiiteplav of the "Octo loon ■' will be prfoinud in which tho whole s'rengthof the comp.-ny will be broiu-lit imo active rcf|uii>ition. BT.ONPIN. The wide y renowju-rt ftf, JSiondin was hnrjrrcd on f'aturdty eveningl, with the larveat assem-'laga th*t has snr'oui.d^d him in - ucitla.'.d, not la s it was s.*id. linn 5..-yen th. ma: d penons, aud, altogetbui this was the grandest nigi.t of the Bl.ndin season ; not that lilonnm himself performed extra work, but °wing to the splendid addition to ihe fireworks, con sisting cf ihe double reio!ving suns, th.) gitinii pyramid, the Malte.-e Cross, and thu flpry pigco-'c Thest representatiOLS were ie»lly beautiful aim com manded a tliower of apj.lau-«. This whs Blonuiu's lust appna;ai,ce and on cc c l.dinp frem the high rv pa he bid his friends and patrons a. silei.t fareweil, " Sattjkba'v night." " The Satnrd»yi.jght,"among the 'I emplars.urdor Ihe pus dtrcy of &>i: C. X Andrew?, vr*s success ul and will attended on Saturday evenirur last. The ballads sv^ng <m the oaasion vera "Houew,nd Bound." b> iho Tenoi l»r ba.^s, Mr. Marst<-.n. ' Hail John Barleycorn, by Mr. MacKune. 'Write me a letter irom Hcnm" It Mr. Murter, and a humourous ditty by Mr. Cash. Miss Jei.-ie Woods, the "JenLy L'.ud '' of the orcier, s»ng ' fctrange's ' and '" I ct:mot sing the oia song," r/, rs n O rner aLd airs Mur&toO «.jsj, amused the auoience in line-manner.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon in the chambers, Cuuaria Buildings. Present: His Worship the Mayor, in the chair ; Councillors Prime, Buchaoan, Daldy, Btetfc, Yon der Heyde, and Hoiciship. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. His Worship said that as the English mail had arrived he would not detain the meeting loDg, as he intended to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday afternoon. He would also state that his Excellency the Governor was expected on Thursday, and he hoped coun cillors would join his Worship in giving him a welcome at the station, the hour of his arrival would be hereafter known. He might also state that the Fire Brigade worked admirably the other evening at the fire. LETTERS AND APPLICATIONS. A letter was read from Mr Henry Probert, of Sbortland-street, asking leave to erect a signboard over his place of business, which was granted. A letter from Mr H. S. Meyers, respecting contemplated alterations on his premises, on the motion of Councillor Holdship, seconded by Councillor Buchanan, "That the request be granted, subject to certain conditions." Councillor Prime moved an amendment, "That the matter be handed over to the Streets Committee to report upon." Councillor Hurst asked if he might pass a resolution to abolish the building regulations altogether. His Worship said that he could not accept Councillor Hurst proposition. It was finally resolved to let the matter stand over until the matter on Wtdnesday.^j GAS. His Worship said he had received a report as to the prices of gas, and without going into the report at present, he might state that the price of gas was reduced 15s per annum per lamp. ACCOUNTS, The payment ot the following accounts were ordered : —City Council account, £396 la 2d ; endowment revenue, £326 15a Id ; endowment loan, £230 ISs Id. Total, £953 14s 4d. Statement of Funds :To balance in Bank, £314 3s 3d ; cash in han.d, £250; accounts ordered to be paid, £396 Is 2J. Total, £168 12s Id. City accounts revenue account, £480 15s 3d ; accounts to pay, £326 15s Id. Total, £154 4d. Special rate account, £J 72 2s 4d. City Endowments Loan Account: Balance, £763 9s 2d ; accounts to pay, £230 18a ; balance, £532 11s 2d. Waterworks Account : Balance to credit, £1,747 128 7d. TENDERS. The tenders for channelling Upper Queen street, and Wellington-street, were then read as follows ; Messrs Jones and Ware, £175 10d. ; Ferrell and Hewett, £281 18s. B. Berry, (informal) ; Burns, £179 ; Thomas Lupton, £170 18s Sd; George Stallard, £227 ; A. L. Wilson, £208 ; Jumes Burke, £203 2s ; D. McCarthy, £166 10s. lOC. Councillor Buchanan moved, Coucillor Hurst seconded, and it was carried, "That the tender of Daniel MacCarthy be ac cepted." The remainder of the business was post poned until Wednesday at half-past two^ until which hour tho meeting} was ad jcuraed.

THE EVENING STAB,, MONDAY, ttEBRtJARr 14, 1876



Mrs Stratford, accompanied by her son, leave in the City of Sail Francisco to-night with the intention of joining her friends in Canada, Mr Jones, the well-known Manutati p.harehoJrler, returned to the city by the Hero having come through via San Fran cisco, after a proloDg«d stay in England. \%J ANTED, a smart|Youth to ride v t for Butcher's otders ; ono acciutommed tj the work jnv-fev) cil —W, J: MessMW.r, yuiiferi-^treet, \&/ANTED, by a respectable young 5 v person, a Situation as Housemaid, or in any other Ii -l.t employment.—App y by letter to H.A., Star office. \>y ANTED to Let, a Cottage with '' '•-' five toots, ai d a crood we'll of water. — Apply to M- Jns lit id Eden Terrace. WAITED, a respectable Lad to rule for orders, and to make himself gene rally useful.—Apply at Graf ton Eonrt Store. \\J ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Vv on Tuesday or Wednesday morning to Mrs McCosh Clark, Kemuera. «7 ANTE D, a respectable Girl for * * Housework ; reference required—Apply to W. Partridge, Trbacconist, opposite ; hiatle Hi.tel, WANTED, two smart Boys about 14 years of age.-Apply to George Gledhill, Wcliosley street. TK* ANTED, a Pantryman for the s.s. v W Haw or — Apply on bonrd. T¥7ANTED to Sell, the Fire Kindler »V Business —Apply on the Premises, Albert- Btrett, Auckland ,; good reasons given for selling. \kj A NTE.D, a situation by an active " Young Man. Spf-alm French, and accus tom el fo the Wholesale I'aper Trade; him a thorough kiuiwlp(lj<« of book) eepm». and would be gln.il of cvi ni:'g fmnlnyment.—Further particulars, acldreiS GB, at this office. 117 ANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply V •<• at "Wailemata Hotel. ANTED, a good Laundress to tilcp a family's washing.—Apply at Monta gue's Frnc.v Bazaar, Quccn-atrcct. 'OC7 ANTKD, a Clicker; none but a '*' '•' Rood hand need apply. Constant worV. — Garrett Brother's Dubiiu Uoot Factory, Wakeilold street, Aucklanil. \I7ANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply to " » Mrs Waters, Epsom, or to 82. Qnccn-st.TCOt. "O7" AN 'I ED, Tenders for the erection » "•' nf n fonr-roomrd Cottage, lnlionr only.— Arply to Mr Baxter, Grorcr, corner of Ni-wton !(o»d, \ft/ ANTED to Sell, cheap, a large " ■'' Double Fly-Whed, suif-Llo fr a Wo. d Turner.—Apply to *W. Short, Wood Carver, &c., botloin of Gri-y-stivet. ANTED, immediately a General S'-rvant; hijrh wages to i»ood Cook and Laundress; reierences.—For address apply at this offlco WANTED, two Gentlemen Lodgers in a private family.—All particulars given on application to AP. Pot-t-ofiicp, P.ivn-11 ANTED, a Pair of Sawyers,— Apply to Geo. Iloldthip and Co., Custom hoTi'-e-styc-.t. WA N-TED to Sell, the N 0 KHTNA P Suits to mraanrc from 403; Trousers nnd Vf-sta from 255; and Trousers from l. ris; all well shrunk.— Ford, Potter and Co WANTED, a Bullock i river and two Men to Cut firewood.—A j p'.y to M. If. Roc Onehung'i. \AJ ANTED, several good General ' ;: Serv.'intß, ulso Ilausemaia for tho country. —E TTenry'.-i }u-gintry Otliee. WAMMTED to LET, the Villa Residence *'n WeHinetmi-stree'.. containint; s'-ven rooms, I .!e in tho occnpa'.i'm of Mr G Crnfck ehank. Th- grounds ure i>i ely lr.it out. an<t plantfjd with frnit Rilrt praams- ial trees ; tlicrc is iilso a larpn paddock The hou-o cominiiuls a liiie viuw of the FligstiifTann Harlour — Applw ti Mr Win. Aitkeo, or Mr V T/. Prime, Insuram c Buildings. S)U AJNTKD, a respectable Boy — v V Apply to J. Howden, 'Watchmaker, fc-hort -I'ind-srreet. W.AiNTED, four good Carpenters. — *vply V-. J. Matthews, »t Building opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel, QueKn-3treet. WANTED fo Let. a House in Haidinge-street.—Apply to Mr ThO3. Craig, Gruhiim-strciK ■■.. A N T E D to Let, within two minut s' walk of the Post-nflice, Unfurnished lloom?, nnd a large room suitable for public purposes. Mply C B . Aucklfn d \hj ANTED, immediately, an indoor "» Appsertice to the Boot Tr tie. Must ho trustworthy, willing', and active.—J. P. Jiidltius'o3, liobsnn street, Auckland WANTED, ten Navvies; also, a Kongh Carpenter.—^pply at the Breskwalor WANTED, a good Booldceepcr; local reference* required.—Apply !■}' Utter up to 20!h instant to A Z.. Post-ofllee, Auclilaud. " A NTED, a Girl about 14 years of ape for housework.—Apply to Mrs Leys. choridan-streot Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a General Servant — Apply to Mrs Waddell, Kewton Bakery. WANTED, a GeneralServan^raust be a good plain Cook and Laundress.— Apply to Mrs P. D. Yongo, The Po])lars, Orakei Ro«.d, liemuera. Eeferences required. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress. Reference required.—Apply to Mrs G. W. Binnev, Upper Queen-street, between G and 8 p.m. AN T E D to Sell, 3 000 Con demned Sleepers, and 2.000 Posts-heart cf kauri. Can be delivered at any part alonjt the Auck land and Mercer line,—Apply by letter lo E. Boyle, Papat.ura ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. Thfi above is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £150.—For Jurther par ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland street, Auckland. WANTED Everybody to Know, that in consequence of the extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear th« whole of my remaining Hummer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting1 prices. Ladies should eail early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Rome of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise the one thousand and oijo bargains to be obtained.— E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-street. I close at 6 o'clock. Mako your purchases before that time, and encourago the Early Closing. W ANTED KNOWN, Cheap ' v Drapery st D. McPherson, Karangahape Road. vc.wton. An immense variety Prints, >• us lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Ribbons. I.aoe. Collars, Tiea, Millinery, and Hosiery at fcelling-off I'rices. WAITED, a Female Servant.— Apply 59, Queen-street. y/,-: ■ AN* ED, by an active young Man "'■ a situation as Traveller for a Brewery, as C'.nvass^r and Collector, or in any light outdoor employment. Wapea not bo much object as an out door situation. Good references. Security given if required.—Address " Colonial." Star Office. TIT ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines * V to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, st a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM. LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOW N, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Adiirees Newton Road. V,:-j -■ ANTEiQ KiMOW.^, that B. "' V Goldie is prepared to supply" all kinds of Timbor and other Building materiala, includitg Saiihea, luoors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blouka, Posts, Bails, Hardwood J'elloea, Shafts, Iron- Barfe and Blue Gum Lath 3, Shingles, 4c, &c, at the lowest market pri^ard , Cualum-bousa street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch W A^ N T~ E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by bujing direct from "W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street,



I^TANTED to Let, a Eoom suitable ." v for a single maa, —Apply Prince Arthur Hotel, Ilobson-stiret. . WANTED to Purchase, VoAmteer Ln.nd !-cr;p. — Apply immediately stating price toß.g ;' o 10. rosi.-.inco. I^JA-NTED to Let, a Furnished If V jKeora, Rii table in' two friends or a married flotiple, wHh or wi.luu'. Uoaid. —Apply tut address i.t this Oiii'jd< WA-N'riiD " M " to meet me in the la-ie, Occidental Hotel, at half p-.st nin-\ _ W"d NTED, 10,000 People to attend at tho Clearing-ottt Sale of Boots, which will ho given at-pric-'R to suit tho d(ji)re»focl titatoof Iho times.—Garrott Bros., Dublin lioot Factory, Walce lii-jd street, Auckland ; and Devou-Btreet. Now l'Jy month. _ A YOUNG- Man, a new arrival from homo, who has been for the Usfc two au<3 a half Toats In a large Beifsist house, would bb glud to f;ive his services for a nominal consideration. -Address, SEL ANYONE who will give such in formation to the undersigned as will lead to the conviction of the person or persnns who msli ci u'jiy Broke tliePonsonby Baptist Chapsl Windows, on Friday or Saturday last, shall bo suitably rewarded, —V. G. EWING'I'UN. ANTKD Known, where Cheap Iron and BiueH Ciastings can be had with diipalch, and at asti llisliincr low prices:-Ship Dumps, 1h 'ffl II) ; Rudder B nds, Uovc-tail Platon, (it lieal Br.iPß Work, Is fid %i 11.; Iron OasUngß, Sash Weights, 15s cwt; Fire Bais LOB >& cwfcj Ship Callings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (donbln and single purchase), Plough JVlPtais, Pipcp, Grates, Slovo Mainlti, all propordona loly cheap at ,T. KKLtiY'S Freeman's toy Foundry. U ighest price g yon for old Iron and brass, OTANT-ED, a steady Man; refer •' "* encea required I—Apply at Cosmopolitan Hotel. WAN TED Known, large Cooking Apples, 4d $ lb, 3s fld for 12fts; Plums, Gd $ Hi; 20 cases of Greonßa«-o Piuir.s, only Gd ijf) lb; Dried Apploa, 'lll>a for la.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. ANTKD, Wanted, Wanted to Bell, 4fi doz°n Ladies' Josephine Kid Glov<is, 1/G pair, 2 pair for 2/0: 20 pieces of Mut-lins, only /(! yard by iho 12 yards ; Silver Drfgsßuttons, ,'5 sjflcloz,, 8 dozen for 1/;' lot of small Ila<s for children, only /(j earh ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/0 $ dozen ; 30 boxes of Essorted colours of liuche Trimmings, /land /S per j'M'd ; lot of Ladies' Woikboes irom 5/ each ; Child ren's Poclict Haiidlttrchicls, 15 for 1/.— H. Watts G> neral iJcaler. Piit-stre"t For One Month!!. English WalnutP, 01b. for 4/0; Tea Trays, G/and9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, 0 pipes, with a sialk 1 yard long, for 0-1. yhj AWT F. D, 500 tons of Old v V Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Load, Muutz Metal, Waste Paper, C^nvan, Bi^vinK, Uope, And h;»ts ; also, Bottles, C&at-otf (-)oiMug, •c' a B iI'TYE ii CO.'S London ?.s.i).riao Ktoro' Quick's Buildinijs, Elliott-street, Auckland.—B. Mo3R, Manasrar ITS/ANTEH, the General Public to V? know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), lms commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, ■»here he hopes to meet with Mich support sis his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers Khali command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Impairs, dyeing, and cleaning, fn all ita branches, executed at the shortest notice. h-RO OM E D HOUSE. To I/F.T or for SALK, on e>sy terms, a 7-roomed House, FRKEIIOLD, sliumcd in Colhngwoods.ioat, close to thu Ponsonbv lioad, with a Hub view of the lii»rhrur:*nd City. The ground is CGx 100 feet and rilMited with fruit and oihr treeß. There is Out house, VVill, Pnmp, and Tank. To a Piu-eliaser hnl iMHhcun lomiiin nt current uitcnsHt, or may bo paid ull" weekly on the. Land Socitty principlo. Appiy for particulars to PUBLISHER, Hr- k oilice FUR N 1 SHED Apartments or Board and Loduinß ; romfoittblo home at modtr.ite mtcK.— n p)il)-'nHxt Mr Wright's, Oolljrfe Will, half wiy upldfuh*);d hide. LET, on a term, or will sell, a I. six-roomed comfortable. OottajfO, at present occupied by J. })avin, K.srj , of Metfm lirogd"!) and Soiih, aituiiti* in Wynyard-street, opposite to my own r-'Kidence —Ap])ly by letter only to Ueo. S. Graham, Norwich Union Fire Oflicc r|H) LET, large Brick Stores in .!_ Durham-Street, lately occupied by Mr Buelc laiifl. Good well on Iho premises —Apply to J. M. mid J. Mowl.nvy. Land AsenlH 42, Queen-Htreet T^OK M '. LbT, three detached Cottages I on a largo allotment a Rood investment; a KOOd Pix-rooincd Cottage, with 4 acres volcanic land ; (JottagßM fr. in 4 to 8 rwras. Also, To Lei — fc'ivn mnrai'il Mouse, Symonds-street; ■i-roomeil Houce, Dublfn-Btr«fit — H Partingtun, Houso tiid Laud a Kent, r>7, Qiuen-Htreet. •1^ O GARPENTEBSi ij Tenders for labour only are invited up to 4 o'clock on TUKSD ;Y, 15ih instant., for Erecting Two-storey Premisei in T Tppnr Queei.-s reet. Pla-.a and piuticnkis at my offico. '£. B C-MKRON, Architect, High-street. HpTo BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Buikling in Custom House-street. Plans, <vc, m<w be seen nt my Office, fchortland street. until THURSDAY, iho 17th instmn, when the Tenders ai o to be delivered nt four o'clock. .TAMKS WEIGLEY Architect. TT NIT X D NEW ZK A LAJS D U MEtV-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. A General MeetinEf will bo held This Evening, at 8.13, at tho British Hotel COLIN McINTOSfI, Chairman. rjTjSMPLAE BENEFIT SOCIETY. a Special Mpcting of the above Society will bn held in tbe. Congregational Scboolroom, Newton, on Tuesday, ifitli I'ebruary. All members requested to attend. Business of importance.—James Cox, Secre tary.—Auckland, 12th February, 1870^ FOR SALE, cheap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built House of 5 rooms, with detached wash-houße and good freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OP IRELAND, No. 149. A meeting of the above Chapter will bo held at, the Protestant Hall, Newton, on Wednesday next, 10th February, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Election of Officers, kc. By order of the S. E.G. "PACIFIC MAIL .^'VC'^v STEAMSHIP COMPANY. N OTIC E. The magnificent AI Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Has been detained by Government until 12 p.m. this MONDAY, 14tn instant. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. *H\^ "I^OR SYDNEY AND %#VtI&- JS- MELBOURNE. Wst&JsJ&iBlSP Tno fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Haptain Logan, will leave the Wharf as above on THURSDAY, the I7ih February, at 2 p.m. . All outward cargo must be shipped, and export entries passed, by 11 o'clock on Thursday forenoon. For freight or passage apply to CKUiCKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, February 14, 1876. -piDER ! CIDER ! ! cIdERTT \J DEVONSHIRE CIDER! The undersigned having made arrangements for a regular supply of flrst-clas-s Cider, begs to intimate to my cuftomers and the public generally, that the First Shipment is now to hand, and am now pre pared lo supply it regularly, iv buttles only. For price and particular", apply to GEOHUE GLEDFIILL. . Wellesley-street. rf^iROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the seventh) cf One Shilling per Share, hat this day been made on the capital of the above named Company, payable to the .Secretary, at th< office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, oi or before the 16th February. 1876. .. . • H. W. HEATH, Secretary. i Aucklana, 31st January, 1870. .



PPJNCE OF WALES THEATRE. X Last Two Entertainments op MR. GHA.RLES "WHEATLEIGH! Commencing THIS EVENING. The L°ssoe. 11. J. Pc Lias, hereby intimates that die above celebrated artlstu will appear, at the express flcsir" i.f * nuttliiif of influential citizens, on Monday and Ttwsday evenings next, in special programmes, arranged expreESly for the occasion. THIS (MOKDAY) EVENING, KERRY; Or, NIGHT AND MORNING. A REGULAR FIX. TII E DEBUT ANT E. Tickets at Upton ani Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45. Til D. DAVIES AND COMPANY Hi* WILL NOT APPEAR AT ONEHUNGA TO-NIGHT, AS ADVERTISED. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN 1 ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. LECTORE, In Att> of the Abqvk Socikttes, by Sill GEO. GREY, X.C.8., IN THE CHORAL BALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 18th instant. Subject—" Tho Australian Colonies and New Zealand." T'clrets, 2s and Is, at all ihe Booksellers. . . • I APENING CERVICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFOIiD-STREET. Sunday, February 20th :— Moriiim? Bervico—Conducted by Rev. Wablow Da vies, M.A. Evenlns? Service—Conducted by Ebv. A&exander Reid. Sunday, February 27th :- Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. Db. Wallis. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. Laisiilev. Thursday Evening, March 2nd:- OONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth :- Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Mac- NICCOL (?). At the close tho Lord s Supper will bo udminiHlered. Evening—"A Service of i'raise," with address by Rev. \V. Tinhlkv. SUNDAY SERVICE? to commence id 11 «.'"<■> «»<* o.ao p.'ni. The Offerings in aid of tho Building Fund of the New Ohureh. LIFE AND TIMER OF WILLIAM THE SILKST, PRINCE Ob' ORANUE. On TUESDAY EVENING, 22nd instant, at the Tonng Men's Chrisiian Association, Mr. F. G. FWINOTON will give a Lccmrc on this thrilling ana important nnbjcot, iv aid of tho Mount Eden Sunday School. He will describe Pints, Conspiracies, Battles, Singes, Riots, Massa cres Martyrdoms. Sea-liKbts and the Miraclfs of Cruelty inflicted on Dutch Protestants by PMilip 11 of Spam. "To extenuate would be base, to exaggerate Im possible His good that the world should not forget low much wrong ban been endured by a single harm less nation at tho hands of despotism, and in the Baorednuiueof God."— Motley. ~,,„., „ Time, 7.30. Admission, (id. T. Leigh White, Esq., iv the rhair. ~ , . ~ A larKe Map, specially prepared, will illustrate tho Lecture and show the track of the Patriot Army. An efficient Choir will sing, " Our Fathers ttiey were Valiant Men." ME. BATGER'S Second Lecture (explanatory) on "The G-eat Pyramid," next THURSDAY, at 8 p m., .St. David's Schoolroom, top of Symonds-Ktroet. Admission by ticket, or la. WO XXIN G MENAS HORTICUL TURAL EXHIBITION. The above Exhibition will be held in the Temper ance Hall. Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 10th instant Doors at 1 p in. At 7 o'clock Sir George Greywill present the Prizes to the tucccFSful competitors for the best kept and most productive Vegetable Garden. Admission, (id. . Intending competitors are requested to send in Ihtir names, with the number of Exhibits they intend to show, to L. H. Grem, Seafielu View, or to tho Secretary (D. Goldie), on or before Monday next, tno HUi iiis'ant All Exhibits must be delivered at the Hall, Albert-street, not iater than 10 o'clock on tho morning of Show. T O. O. F., M. IT., A. D. JLo AS^ A SOIREE and BALL, to Civ «. J. celebrate (he Anniversary of tlw fZ&VfP/Tb! 1" Loyal Fountain of Friendship tS^yiOi 5,4 aR Lodge, No. 3020," will take plaoe in A r , "the Lorne-Vtreet Hall on MON r',l, ,■' ' ,; DAY, February 28. Tea on the a 'able at 7 p-m- J~~'__''/_ ' v"_^JZ2?mL Dancing to commence at 9.30 p.m. Tickets may be bad from the following Com mittee :— P.O. Mahon N.G. Heigh way P.G Millar G.M. Godwin P.a. Mills Bro. Meldrura P.Q. Eogers Bro. Peace Bro. Forder. NEW CALEDONIA. HOTEL, SYMOND S-STREET, And Coener of Kaeangahape Road. Case Brandy Cany brand), 5s ppr Viottlo Schnapps, large, 4a 6d ; small, 2a 6d per bottle Geneva Giu, large, 4s; small, 2s 9d „ , Old Jamaica Rum (proof), large, 4s; small, 2s ditto Jamaica Rum, 3s ; small, Is 6d ditto English Bottle Ale and Porter, from 1s 4d to Is 6d AVintS and Spirits at equally low prices. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. QTRAWBERRIES and CKEAM, of O tho finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parnell Nareeiy. PARRIEK PIGEONS for Sale.— v 7 Apply at the Stae Office. m I M B E ~~R. The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, are elling1 their largo and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. Sawctast given away in large quantities. Bring your own bags. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Establish kd 1855. Head Master—Jas. Adams, 8.A.., Member of the Convocation of the London University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Mister—Mr JC. Hoyte. Botany-Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the Head Master. School duties resumed Monday, January 31. BEKDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, Ik Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship, any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautijul. $£■ Plans", andjPrices.FßEE from JOHNfiLrEGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



"I?LECTION OF AUDITORS. ' J}j City Couniiil Office*, AuckUnd, February 12,1576. Tn pursufmco of the Municipal Corporations Act. 1807, and tie Amendment Acta thereof, f. sir,' ,T4in* Tones, E-quirk, Mayor find & ■ turning Officer of < the City of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will bo held on WED:O,fc>L>-L..V. '.he Ist day < of M;n oh next, f r the .Return of TVO qualified y persons to net as AUDITORS of the City of Auckland. Candidates will require to he Nominated before < Saturday, thn ]9th itistant, Bnd any person desirous t of nominfttiiig a Candidate shall deliver to me at .his t ollice, before 4 p.m. on the rt y next precedl-g the Nomination D,iy, a Nomination P.iper, signed by not less than three persons duly qualified to vote at the said fleotimi, ;«ul also by the puison named therein as a Candidate. ivoiniuaiion papers can be obtained on application to the Town Clerk. B . TONES. Mayor-and'Ectiirning uflicer. TpiLECTION OF ASSESSOES. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 12,1876. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act 18C7, and the Amendment Acts thereof, I, Benjamin Tohtcs, Esqcbe, Mayor and Returning Officer ol the City of ' ucWUnd, do hereby trive notice that an Election will be held'on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of March next, for the Return of TlvO Qualified Persons to ac.i as ASSKSPORS of thn City of Auck land. Candidates will requiie to be oominitcd before Saturday, the Wihinstunt, and any person desirous. ' of nominating a Candidate shall deliver to ma at this nflke. before 4 p>m. on the day next preceding th.o Nomination Dap, a nomiuntlon paoer signed by not IeHS than three persons duly qualified to vote at tlae said Election, and also by the perton named therein as a Candidate. Nomination Papers can be obtained on application to the Town Clerk. a TOB rKB. Mayor and Returning Officer. • TO OWNERS, BUILDERS, CON TKACTORS, AND OTHERS. Town Clerk's Office, February 7, 1876. Informaiion with reKpect to Water Mains, enabling , persoi s erecting new buildings to at once place Service Pipes can be obtained at the office ol the Water Works Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen -Btreet> P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk., Town Clerk's Offlc^^ February 14, 1876. HIS Excellency the Governor is expected in Toy m by Special. Train early on Ihnrsday morning. His Worship the Mayor will be gl-id of the attend ance at the Bcation of citizens who can make it con venient to attend. Expected hour of arrival ■wiK be further notified. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. T7OR, IMMED IATE SALE, at One | ' hunga, a Cottar ;e -with Outbuildings and one acre rich garden grown i, -with choice fruit trees. Also, two acres rich garden ground acji»ctnt. lo be sold either together or sepe irately. Apply to yLI iMINa & STEVENSON, Queen-stieet, Onehunga "IT^OR SALE, on very easy terms, at JH Ponsonby, a good 0-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x. 110 feet, jjpuly to JOHN SOPFETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOit lmm»3fliate t?ale v at very low prices, several choice Allo'nnentß at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Ho. 8, Queen-street. nnß E St. Matthew's Sunday Scbool JL Treat wi'il take place on l'hnreday next, 17th February. O'*ing to Bevei-al uufort-een cirenm- Btances, it baa '.been found necessary to alter the d-s ---tination from 5 .ake Takapuna to the DomaiD, Those who have bought tickets for the steamer "will have their money xe turned to Ihem ou api)lica'don to the persons from wihom they obtained the tick ets E N D E R S. Tenders arp. invited for the PurchaF/e of theP.s. ENTEHPEIS, B No. 1, as she now lies at the > orth Shore. Tendprs to 1 be lodged -with the tinctersigned on or before MONO/ IV, thy 21st instant. The hichest or aay tender i.ot necKsarilv accepted. H. W. HEATH, Baak Buildings. Auckland, F .bruary 9,1876. ;^.—- TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Burnett, Pi rk Butche ;pposite tlie^Thistle Botel.—Aijply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. K. ■ M A C Ii E A N, DENTIST, PRINCES-STEEET, AXTCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. RW. DYSON. NEW PREMISES, 84, Q'U,.E]E N-STREET, Five doors above Vulcan Lane. R.W.D. is now offering EXTRAOEDINARY BARGAINS IN QUMMER JJRESSES. Splendid Grenadines, from SJd per yard Trench and English Printed Muslins, some most exquisite goods, at 25 per cent discount. Tassa\i, Mopadore, and Japanfse Silks, a large assortment. Is 11 Jd and 3s3d; usualpiices, 3s 9d and 4b Cd. One of the best assortments of Black Silks ever offered in Auckland, fully 20 per cent, under value. JUST OPENED : A very choice parcel of Infants' Worked Robes, Gowns, Hoods, Cloaks, and Babyware generally. Ladies' Niphts, Embroidered Skirts, and Under clothing generally. A considerable Overstock in this Department, and consequently an Unusual Reduction has heen made throughout. English-Trimmed Bonnets and Ladies' Hats at English Cost. TJntrirnmed Straw Hats for Ladies and Children, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at half-price. CARPET AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT An Entirely New Stock, bonght at a considerable discount, and offered accordingly :-— Superb Tapestry, Brussels, and Kidderminster Carpets, from 3s lid, instead of 4s 9d. Patent Felt Carpets, from is IOJd, instead of 2s 4d. Passage Floor Cloths, all widths, 20 per cent, dis count. Carpets planned and made to order. Some very cheap lines in Lace and Muslin Curtains. R. W. DYS ON, Gehebal and Fanot Djbapeey Wabehoube, (Next Waters, Confectioner.) BUY, REOKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT AS its Splendid Quality has caused ajbost <•* Inferior Imitations, Sold by all respectable <*■



NOKTH SHOKE.—To let, a fur nished Villa Residence, ard a four-roomed Cottige; also Furnished Apartments.— Apply B. K. Puricr HoMsn A sent. IVjEW ZiiiALAJSO INSURANCE X™ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up ana invested £210,000.' insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by eteaniers and sailing vessels Bisks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PBOMPTLY PAID^ GEO. P. PIVJKCE. Manapnr. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. EX HERO, FROM: SYDNEY. L. W. EATON. \Sr7ILL sell by auction at his. mart, ** To-morrow (Tuesday), 15th instant, at 11 o'clock, 40 ciaes Oranges 40 cases Itipsioae Apples 40 c ises Green do 45 cases Pears 8 cises Pine Apples 2 cases Pas.-ion Fruit Also, Nelson Apples and Plums WEDNESDAY, lGm FEBRUARY. TO RAILWAY CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS IN THE IRON TRADE. A BARE OPPORTUNITY. GEORGS THOMAS HAS been favourned with instruc tions from Messrs BBonDKN and Sons, to sell by auction, on Wednesday 16 h February, at his new store, Brandon-stieet, Wellington The following Goods, samples of which are new view at the store. Said to comtnenre at 11 o'clock, and adjourn to lunch at 1 o'clock: — 547 Grubbers ) Tn ln L. tn mii . 38 Spiking Hammers I 20 b .rrela Patent Fuse] Purchasers 1 Vice bench 0 12 cwt White Lead 3 cwt Patent Dryers 5 sets Boring Tools 2 cwt Chain 4-cwt Anvil 1) 17 cwt U y ails 6 do 3" do 8 do 2iV do 7 do 2" do 100 feet Hose 666 Picks ~\ 1 Glue Kettle 4 doz Shovels ' ™ 10 cwt Smiths' Tools (steeled) g 72 Graf ting ToMs S t Spring Whittle g IG£ cwt Blister S eel 3 fljr do Sheer do J1 70 do ociagon do 1 "3 6 do C*st do m 196 Hammers (all steel) £ C£ tonsß»r fron m 20 sft Cross-cut Saws "o 20 iy.lt do.do " 32 7f 0 Pit do j m 3t Bft do do I •£i 6ft do do J /i.V Grow Bars 0 double-pointed Picks Chest Joiners' Toolst 5 JJ. uule Blocks 0 Three-foM do 1 Leading do The auotioneer wo'jld specially call the attention of contractors to th«j above sale. For further particulars apply to GEORGE THOMAS, Auctioneer and General Merchant. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. TO FARMERS, SHIP OWNERS, AND OTHERS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on the Queen-street wharf oh Tuesday next, 15th, at 11 o'clock, 11 Large Square-ship Sails, in good order. Wo Ei-serve. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, At 11 o'Olock. BY ORDER OE THE MORTGAGEE. CUTTER 'GAZELLE.' GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at his mart, by order of the mortgagee, on Tuesday, 15th February, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Cutter 'GAZSLLE,' 24 tons register, as she now lies in E'reemau'a Bay, nearly new, having been built in Ooehunga in September 1804, in lirst-class order, well iound in Eails, gsar, anchors, chains, &o. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Ex Wellington, Hawea, &c. (\(\ CASES Nelson Apples, 8 cases vJ*v/ Nelson Plums, Matigape Apples, Onions, Potatoes, Maize, ilour, Uran, 4 kegs Whangarei Butter, io Wairoa Cheese, Beef, Hams, 3 cases Gil mour's Bacon and-Hams (cloth), 4 do Green's do, £0 caees Holroyd and Kennedy's Jam (new). R, A R~T~H U E Auctioneer. B. TONKS.j [ft. C. CAER' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. ALLOTMENTS IN KYBER PASS. B. TONES.* CO. HAVE been instrncted by Mr B. Macdonald, to sell on Wednesday, February 16, at 12 o'clock, . 13 of the Choicest Allotments in Kyber Pass Estate Lot 43, corner of Kyber Pass Road and Mount Eden Road Lot 2, corner ef Kyber Pass Road and Auburn streeti Lots 44. 45, 4G, 48, 28, 29, and 30, Mount Iden Road Lots 32. 34, and 35 Auburn-street Lot 60, Eden Place. Many of these Lots are well situated for BuainesH, the neighbourhood being well populated. Terms very liberal. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, OLEOGRAPHS, LARGE-SIZE CHIMNEY GLASSES, IN ELABORATELY - CARVED FRAMES. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE to announce that they have been instructed by the importer to dispose of by auction, st their Booms, Port-street, on Wed nesday next, February 16, at 11 o'clock, SIX CASES of the above named Goods. Full particulars in Monday's issue. NOTE—The auctioneers are authorised to state that the pictures are copies of the most eminent artists in oil painting. On View on Monday, Tuesday, and day of sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. BOOKS ! BOOKS ! BOOKS ! GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq., to cell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, the 15th inst, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his magnificent and well-assorted Library, removed to the Mart for convenience of sale, consistirg of—the latest and best edition f" 1; f h" Standard Works ef.''" be."* ••■■■■ i.^dsomely bou"-" splui^iJ order, comjbris'- complete series of ?' Chambers, n ■ ..'■■■ Miliop- , *■ o.