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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VI, Issue 518, 20 July 1850, Page 2

PREPARATORY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, AUCKLAND.

TI/TR. S. KEMPTHORNE receives into his family a limited number of Young Gen- *■*-■- tlemen, to educate with his own sons. The Course op Instruction includes the Elements of Latin, Greek, and French ; English Reading, Writing, and Composition : Arithmetic, Geography, and other usual branches. The Mathematics, including the Elements of Euclid, Algebra and Plane Trigonometry, will be taught to the elder boys. The Terms (payable quarterly in advance) are for Boarders, under 10 years of age, £30 per annum ; above that age, £36 per annum. Day Scholars from £10 to £16 according to age. (In case of Brothers, a reduction will be made.) A Quarter's notice is required, previous to the removal of a Pupil. There are 2 Vacations ; — one of 5 weeks at Christmas, and the second of 3 weeks ttt the end of June. - To accomodate the friends of Pupils at a distance, arrangements are made for keeping them during either Vacation. The System pursued, is that of sound, moral, and religious training upon the prin* cjples of the Church of England ; habits of diligence, activity," and general usefulness, are inculcated. The Locality is exceedingly healthy and pleasant, adjoining the Government Domain, and overlooking the Harbour, and is a retired spot, though at a convenient distance from the Town. Reference may be made to the Parents of the Children now in the School. Victoria Cottage, Auckland, July, 1850.

S. ROBINSON,

IN TENDERING his most grateful thanks for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon him since his commencement in business, begs to apprise his friends and the public generally, that he will close his present business on or about the 31st August next. In order to clear out before then the Stock has been carefully gone through, and every article re-marked to a price that must convince any one and all that an opportunity like the present rarely occurs for purchasing cheap and useful Goods. Willis Street, June 26, 1850.

Wellington Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute.

PUBLIC SALE.

MESSRS. BETHUNE & HUNTER will sell by Public Auction, at the Exchange, on TUESDAY next, the 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock . — , SUNDRY MERCHANDISE as per Catalogue, to close various consignments. The goods will be on shew the day before sale. Exchange, Wellington, July 19, 1850.

THE Committee have much pleasure in announcing that they have made arrangements for Lectures to be delivered in the Hall of the Institute as follows: — JuK 25 — Mr. Justice Chapman. Aug. B— Mr. Fox. „ 22— Mr. Mantell on Zoology. Sep. s—Mr.5 — Mr. Marshall on Phrenology, in J» XJ J> JJ Oct. 3 — Mr. Marshman on Astronomj'. „ 17— Mr. Fitzgerald. „ 31 — Mr. Marshman on Astronomy. Nov. 14 — Mr. Woodward on Banking and Currency. „ 28 — Mr. Hart on Terrestrial Magnetism. Dec. 12 — Mr. Robeits on Electro Magnetism. Admission to Members (upon production of their tickets) and Ladies — Free. To NonMembers — Is. each. Doors open at seven, to commence at halfpast seven o'clock. Gilbert Pickett, Hon. Sec. Wellington, July 10, 1850.

Large Sale of Dry Firewood, &c.

MESSRS JAMES SMITH & CO. are in- - structed by James Tame, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, 24th July, 1850, at his Wood-yard, Pipitea, (near the Police Office, and between the residences of Major Baker and Robert Waitt, Esq.,)

WITHOUT RESERVE, 250 Cords well-seasoned Firewood, in small lots to suit purchasers Also, 2 ton» Clean Wheat Straw And, A Large Powerful Cart Horse The above collection of Firewood will be positively sold without reserve to the highest bidder in lots suitable for private families. Sale to commence punctually at 12 o'clock. Terms Liberal. Wellington, 20th July, 1850.

For Sale.

SEVERAL DAIRY COWS and Heifers near Calving. Apply to Peter Tutching. Happy Valley. Wellington, July 12, 1850.

CARD. C. NATION, Surveyor, Hutt Bridge. July 10, 1850.

ON SALE,

12 hhds. and 13 quarter-casks United Vineyard Brandy 5 hhds. B.P. Rum, 4 hhds. E.I. Rum 14 do. and 15 quarter casks Geneva 6 do. English Gin 4 quarter casks Scotch Whisky 80 cases Geneva 15 hhds. Burton Ale, Nos. 2 and 3 5 hhds. and 5 brls. Thome's London Porter 10 do. Abbotts London Stout 20 do. and 10 brls. Abbotts Strong Ale 15 casks single strong Scotch Ale, 4 doz. ea. 20 do. double do. do. do. 4 „ „ 50 quarter-casks pale, gold, and brown Sherry 10 do. do. do. old Port 10 cases Port, 10 cases Sherry, 3 doz. ea. 40 do. Claret, (Margaux and St. Julien) 20 do. Sauterne, 8 cases Muscat de Lunel 12 do. Marsala, 10 cases Hock 300 boxes Window Glass, Bxlo to 18x24 2 cases Looking Glasses assorted 24 crates Earthenware, 300 Milk Dishes 6 casks Glassware 4 bales 36-in. Grey Domestics 1 do. 30 and 36in. Madapollams 4 do. Navy Sail Cloth, Nos. 3to 7 1 do. Duck, Dowlas, and Osnaburgs 2 do. Wool Packs, large and small 8 packages Clothing, Slops, &c, shipped by Messrs. Silver & Co. 2 cases Hosiery, 1 case Tailors' Trimmings 2 trunks London made Wellington Boots 4 cases very superior Saddlery 2 tons Rock Salt, 3 casks Saltpetre 1 case Cream Tartar, 1 case Rochelle Salts 2 cases Isinglass, 9 cases Stone Blue 10 bags Rice, 1 bale Lines and Twines 1 case Snuffs assorted, 2 bags Wine Corks 4 carrotels fine new Zante Currants 1 case Perfumery j6 tierces Alum, 12 casks London Vinegar 8 casks Whiting, Black and Green Paint 6 bales Stationery, 5 cases Books 1 Iron Safe, 2 kegs Printers' Ink 40 casks Roman Cement 12 casks useful Ironmongery, 10 kegs Nails A quantity of Iron Piping and Guttering 10 Water Casks &c, &c, &c. BETHUNE & HUNTER. Exchange, Wellington, 4th June, 1850.

On Sale.

VAN Diemens Land Flour, in 2001b Bags Taranaki Flour, in 1001b Bags William Hickson & Co. Wellington, July 20, 1850.

ON SALE. PAMPANGA.and white Sugar Loaf, and Crushed do. Black Pepper Belmont Sperm, and Mould Candles Robinson's best Soap Oakum, Sail Twine Turpentine, Paint Oils White Lead in 28lb and 561b kegs Grey Calico, 12-4 Blankets Cart Harness Bar, Bolt, and Hoop Iron Paris, and London superior velvet Hats. Ale and Porter " Abbotts" and *' Hooper & Co's" Nelson Wines. —

Pale and Gold Sherry in 1 and") 3 doz. cases ( RutherDo. do. in quarter casks 5 ford Old Madeira in 3 doz. cases j Drury & and casks j Cos. Old Port Wine in quarter casksj Sparkling Champagne and Moselle Claret in 3 dozen cases. Sj irits. — Cognac Brandy, Pale Gin West India Rum &c. &c. &. William Hickson & Co. Wellington, July2o, 1850.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. July 17 — Schooner Fairy, 10 tons, Dogwell, from Wairau. Passengers — Mr. Wells and man. July 18 — Schooner Rapid, 15 tons, Porter, from Wairau. Same day — Ship Wooibridge, 516 tons, Coppell, from Newcastle.

DEPARTURES. July 17 — Schooner Emma Jane, 8 tons, Brown, for Waikanae,

IMPORTS. In the Catherine Ann — 2 cases, 25 cheeses Master, Agent. In the Salopian — 138 bushels maize, 2 tons, potatoes. Hervey, Johnston & Co., Agents. In the Governor Grey — 2 qr. casks wine, 2000 feet sawn timber, 250 sheep skins, 6 barrels pork, 1 keg lard, £ ton bacon, 3 hhds. ale, 15 packages baggage. . In the Fairy — 1§ tons potatoes. 5 cwt. flax, 50 sheep. Master, Agent. In the Rapid — 50 sheep. W. S. Loxley, Agent. In the Queen — 160 bags flour, 25 chests congou tea, 96 mats sugar, 216 cheeses, 9 coils rope, 6 mats dates, 50 boxes candles, 7 anchors, 81 camp ovens, 2 hhds. loaf sugar, 2 pieces piping, 1 crate earthenware, 1 package carriage springs, 10 cases fruit, Order; I box apparel, W. S. Loxlev ; 2 cases apothecary's ware, 1 case drugs, 20 half chests congou, 14 bags coffee, Order ; 1 case hardware, R.; 1 case candle moulds, 53 bags salt, 1 guitar, 6 cases groceries, § chest tea, Order ; 6 packages hardware, J.E.W.; 1 case stationery, Lyon. Passengers — Mr. and Mrs. Henson and child, Mr. Turner, Master, Cole. Hervey, Johnston & Co., Agents.

EXPORTS. In the Governor Grey — 1 ton sugar, 2 cases gin 1 qr cask wine, 4 qr. chests tea, 2 cases tobacco, lvton salt, 1 bale calico, 1 bale slops, 1 case starch 2 barrels, 2 bales blankets, 2 barrels beer, 1 bdl. scythes, 7 cedar boards, 4 chests luggage, 4 brls. cement, 11 tons flour, 4 hhds. ale, 1 coil rope, 2 bdls. cloth, 1 bedstead, 1 hhd. ale, 1 bag flour, 1 bag, 1 case seeds.

Sydney Shipping. H.M.S. Fly, Captain Oliver, arrived at Sydney on the 9th June, having left the Isle of Pines on the 29th May.