SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS.

Wangarei, cutter, Anderson, from Wangarei. Swallow, schooner, from Wangapoa.

DEPARTURES.

Tauranga, schooner, Moller, for.,Tauranga.

Tbe s.s. Keera, for Napier, .has been de-. tamed till 4 o'clock to-day. f| y! / The barque Bella Mary will in fll probability sail for Hobart Town onSaturday next.

The s.s. Go-Ahead, Captain Farquhar, left thtPßay bfTslarids yesterday,-at 1-pm., and arriyed in harbour at half-past five this morn ing, with the wirigY c£i;go : 34 bales flax, 2 bales wool, 1 ton gum, and some sundries. Passengers^^MessretHiekton.-Lawson, Mavey, and Sydney ; Miss Hicktbri, Miss Pulman, and Miss Gardner, and 3 in the steerage. She reports the following vessels loading : Samson, Queen, Waterlily, Mary Ann, and Gazelle. . ~, ~, ~ ~_~ . . ,

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, November 5. Friday, November 4: . Messrs. H. Gilfillan i£nd>T. B. Gillies.i Saturday!, NovenSber s;i: -Messrs. W. A. Gra feanfand T. Henderson.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :—'

For Wangarei, &c, per s.s. Godhead, this day, at 4.30 p.m., and per Samson, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Tha/nes, this day, at ,5.30. p.m., and to: morrow/ ht lOn.m and 5:30 p.m. ' ; For Russell and Kawakawa, per Comerang, to-

morrow, at 1.30 p.m. For Newcastle (N.S.W.), to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Fiji, per s.s. Auckland, on Saturday,"' sth

inst., at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Napier, and the Southern Provinces, per s.s. Lord Ashley, .on. Saturday, sth inst., at 4 p.m. Late letters iand tele grams for transmission from the Napier Station will be received at this office till 4.30 p.m

Mails for thte undermentioned places, per s.s. City of Sfelbourne, -will close|at this office on Monday, 7th November, as follows : — For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British Central and South America, British and foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe via England, at 12.30 p.m. For United King dom, via San Francisco, at 1 p.m. For Money Orders,, Registered Letters, and Newspapers, at 11 a.in. Late letters for United States of America and United King dom, bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss, ... '...., ... .Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. THURSDA Y, NOVEMBER 3, 1870.

On Monday evening next his Honor the Superintendent will address the electors of City West in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. We have not a doubt that we shall see a similar crowded building to that on last Tuesday evening, when the Honorable the Colonial Treasurer ad dressed the constituents of City East. Both these able and leading men the city " delighteth to honor," and it is sincerely to be regretted that they cannot be in duced to dwell together in unity. Into the merits of the difference we do not de sire to enter, nor to venture one word as to who was the aggressor. By being re presented by two such men the city will be honored, and we feel convinced that after Monday night there will be a similar sentiment to that to which we gave expression yesterday; and hearing Mr. Gillies expounding" his views in that lucid, manly style for which he is distinguished, the citizens will feel that it would be a public loss if such eloquence, and ability were expended on the'country boors of an outlying district. We differ from the free, trade of Mr.. Gillies, and shaU Jbxiousiy wa/ch the Jprogress. of this question until it results in the inevit able triumph of protection in our fiscal policy. But the independent mind which Mr. Gillies will bring to the discussion of any question will be a boon to the cause of legislation. We know that " party government" is a necessity

in representative institutions ; but much, as we desire the triumph of the principles jvhicH we believe to be of vital interest, we boldjibat a healthy independ ent opposition iS "a" necessity ; and that *' Her Majesty's opposition " is as much a part of constitutional government as "Her Majesty's Ministers." Mr. Gillies may not support in all respects the policy of Ministers, but his independent canvassing will be of more practi tical benefit to their measures than the unquestioning help of servile followers. And though in the " counting of noses " the Ministry may reckon one less in divi sion on certain questions, it is quite possible the Ministerial policy, acceptable though it be -at the present time, might in tbe years during which the coming Parliament will exist be better opposed tbaa supported. And great reason as we undoubtedly, have, for satisfaction with the present Ministry in itsdealings affect ing Auckland, and deep as is tbe debt of gratitude which we owe to Mr. Vogel and his colleagues for the San Fran cisco mail route, other questions might arise affecting our local interests when a sturdy audi Outspoken protest wotfld serve us better than a dumb sub. mission on which ministers could rely, but without respecting it. Members of the Government are often precluded by their duty to the colony from conferring local benefits to which their inclination might prompt, and it is possible that it might not be unacceptable to individual ministers to be openly compelled at times to take a certain course by the exigencies of an impending division. Mr. Gillies by common consent is a true and enthusiastic friend of Auck land, clear-beaded and energetic, impulsive withal, but bis impulses are tbe promptings of generous and honest instincts, and this city will never have made a greater mis take in its own interests and tbe interests of the country tban if it declines to return as one of its repre sentatives, the most faithful and ener getic, and able Superintendent the pro vince bas ever had.

There is a fountain or standpipe, or by whatever term properly designated, by the side of the Grafton Road, at the junction of Stanley-street. When in proper working condition, it is a comfort and convenience to the passer by, and to the residents in the neighbourhood. In such condition it is not, nor has it been, for some time' past. The attention of the proper authorities was directed to it, and a man told off to restore it to usefulness. Whether he has failed or forgotten, the water does not flow, and with the present state of the tanks in the district, and the hot weather, setting in, the con tinuance of this state of things is, to say the least, not creditable .to somebody. We do trust that a matter of such simple rectification but exceeding convenience, will be seen to.

We understand that an amateur per formance by the members of the Rowing Club will take place at the Prince of Wales Theatre, in a fortnight's time. The following gentle men have elected to take part in the inter tainment—Messrs. H. ". Henderson, M. Atkyns, A. E. Isaacs, A. Nathan, W. Brassey, and F. Andrews. The proceeds, after paying expenses, will be added to the club funds for the purpose of increasing their stock of boats, &c. We certainly wish our young friends every success, and havo no doubt that they will be welcomed with a bumper house. Mr. Stuart O'Brien, the indefatigable lessee of the Prince of Wales, has, we believe, kindly under taken to put them through their facings, and under his management w c have no doubt that the performance will be a highly creditable one.

As strong objection is raised by some to the practice of men ' and boys bathing in the open sea, in the' direction of Freeman's Bay and Shelly Beach, we would advise that some por tion: of. our extensive beach should be set apart for the free use of those who really should not be deprived of this healthful en joyment merely because they are poorer than others and cannot afford even the small charge demanded at the baths. By the simple pro cess of erecting boards with notice*, the por tions open to bathers, and those where bathing is prohibited, could easily be defined without the necessity of detailing off the Armed Con stabulary for the purpose.

A meeting of the Presbytery of Auckland was held yesterday in St. Andrew's Church, to consider a call from' the congregation at Whau to Rev. A. C. Sontar, to become their pastor. The proceedings took an unexpected turn, from Mr. Soutar declaring his intention of leaving the Presbyterian Communion and joining that of the Church of England. The charge at Whau was placed under the super vision of the Rev. Mr. McNiccol.

/. Cosgrave and Co. eg to inform the public that there is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. It is neces sary it should be so, as Auckland is not in the flourishing position it was twelve months ago ; it is like all goldfield cities, suffering under a recover, the working classes are more nu merous and money less plentiful. Therefore, the 2?rices of drapery and clothing must come down to suit the times. The population must have clothing suitable for an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have met the crisis, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that*haw reigned here"for years past. They are determined the people shall be clad and that cheaply ; a great chance was offered lately, the stock of a large importer of drapery was in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive and valuable sale of drapery takes place This Day. — [Advt.l

The Essay and Discussion Class, V.M.C.A., will meet at the rooms, Wellesley-street, this evening, at' 7.30. Subject for discussion : "Is it the duty and interest of England to enforce terms of peace between Prussia and France ?"..

A public meeting of the settlers along the Karangahape Road was held yesterday evening, at Mrs. Lawless' Newton Hotel, to take into consideration the desirability of the recent annexation of that district to the Mount Albert district.— On the motion of Mr. Edge combe, Mr. H. Chapman was called to the chair. —Proposed by Mr. Edgecombe, seconded by Mr. Young, and carried unanimously, " That a deputation, consisting of Messrs. Edgecombe, Hoffman, Williamson, McElwain, Boyd, and H. Chapman, be appointed to wait upon his Honor the Superintendent to. request him to erect the district newly annexed to the Mount Albert district into a separate highway dis trict."—Those present then signed a document authorising the deputation to represent their views to his Honor, and the deputation un dertook to wait upon those not present to obtain their signatures. — The meeting then separated.

THE ELECTIONS—NEWTON.

A number of gentlemen in the Newton Electoral District met yesterday for the purpose of presenting a requisition to 'Win. SWanson Esq., requesting him to allow himself to be put in nomination to represent that district. The requisition, which was signed by nearly every elector of the district, was pre sented hy Mr. Stannus Jones.

Mr. Swanson, in receiving the address thanked the gentemen presenting it, and those who had signed it, and expressed his readiness to represent the District of Newton; but at the same time stated that should any better man be brought forward he would not hold those people pledged to him who had signed the requisition, if they wished to vote for any one else. He felt flattered by the confidence placed in him, and would do his best for the interests of his constituents, as he always had done while occupying a seat in the Provincial Council. He had been repeatedly asked, whether, if returned, he would give his time to the business before him ? and he could assure the constituency that, if elected, he would, at any personal inconvenience, go down and attend in his place every day. If elected he would not shirk one day's duty there—of that they might be assured. The deputation assured Mr. Swanson that the electors of the district were unanimous in their wish to have a practical man of Mr. Swan son's calibre to represent them.—The pro ceedings then terminated

LAUNCH OF THE STEAMER NAPIER.

The new steamer Napier, intended for the Poverty Bay and Napier trade, was success fully launched from the yards of Messrs. H. Niccol and Son, this afternoon, and will leave for Napier in a few days. This beautiful little steamer will be commanded by our old friend Captain Beudall.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM

THIS DAY.

COEOMANDEL CEUSHINGS

THE NATIVE LANDS COUET

[EEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Grahamstown, 3 p.m.

The Native Lands Court is over. The question of the goldffelds blocks will be taken up next week.

The 300 lbs. of specimens from the Little Wonder, Coromandel, have given the magnificent return of 700 ozs.

Pride of the Hills (Coromandel)-157 ozs. from 70 tons.

. Flying Cloud (Coromandel) —18 ozs from ten tons.

Macdonald lease (late Great Eepublic) have 83 ozs. from 75 tons.! The Rocky Bar and Goldfinch have given half an ounce to the ton.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We are not responsible for our Correspondents

opinions.

A FOUL PROCEEDING.

To the Editor of the Evening Star,

Sir, —I beg to inform you that there is a certain party residing in the vicinity of New ton who is in the habit of keeping poultry, and allowing them, much to the annoyance of his neighbours, to wander at large. In so doing, they go occasionally and roost with others, when he comes and abuses whoever he thinks proper, and accuses them of purloining them. Now I wish to ask you, sir, is it not a pity that such people should not be punished for allowing poultry to wander at large, as well as one is liable for cattle or goats ? Or is it to say, because he is not known to be a man of capital, that he is to accuse people in any shape or form, and that they have no remedy but must put up with his insults ? I think that the sooner there is a law made to hold such people punishable for. allowing poultry to wander at large in the township the bet ter. —I am, &c,

Jemmy Ducks

UNFORTUNATE PENNY LITERATURE.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab.

Sir, —I have heard a certain writer of the a time on bis small instrument that the mono tonous effect has damaged his mental faculties and that he has gone anti-Vogel mad. I trust he may recover, but am much afraid, that the public determination to accept of Mr. Vogel and his policy will aggravate his disease. lam happy to say that no dangerous conssqusnco need be apprehended —he is quite harmless.— I am, &c, M.D.

SUPREME COURT.—In Bank ruptcy.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3. [Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight, Chief Justice.] The usual fortnightly sitting in bankruptcy was held yesterday, when the following cases were heard : — ..,_,_? John Kelly.—Mr. Hughes, on behalf ot Mr. Joy, appeared for the bankrupt. The bankrupt was an hotel and storekeeper at Corouiandel. H's liabilities were £610, of which £100 was secured. The assets were sat down at £180, made up of house and allotment at Tapu, and an acre of land at Opotiki, house, and stock of store at" Coro mndel. The insolvent passed his \ last examination, and, there being no opposition, received his discharge. Re Feb_.a_.__ez Sereleb. — Mr. Hughes appeared for the bankrupt. The Trustee's re port said the bankrupt was owner of a third of the schooner Onehunga, but the vessel not being registered, tbe vessel was sold for a debt. One of tbe partners realised, and re fused to account to bankrupt. The liabili ties, it was stated, were the cost of legal pro ceedings, and the assets were stated to be five mining interests, which were said to be worth less. No creditor opposed, and the bankrupt received his discharge. Re J. Van Breda.—Mr. Rissling appeared; for the bankrupt.—This bankrupt embarked in the flax business with a capital of £500. He expended £800 in the machinery, &c, for that business. The liabilities were set down at £30« 16s. The assets were stated to be nil. The bankrupt accounted for his insol vency by the fact that the premises in which be carried on his business were rented. The landlord had reserved to himself the right to re-enter if the rent were not paid within twenty one days after due. The landlord did re-enter and seized everything. —

His Honor said the details of this case were somewhat distressing. No creditor opposed, and the bankrupt was discharged. Re Alexander Mason Williams.—This bankrupt was a chemist in Hobson-street. His liabilities were staled to be (actual and contingent) £194 35.; his assets, £26. The bankruptcy was attributed to mining specula tions at the Thames. Amongst the assets were 161 gold mining share.', which were described in the trustee's report as worse than nothing. There was no opposition, and the bankrupt was discharged. Re Christophee David Beery.—Mr. Beveridge appeared for the bankrupt. This bankrupt was a hotel-keeper at the Thames. The liabilities were stated to be £185 _15s; the assets were set down at £114, consisting of an allotment of land at Karaka. The bankrupt attributed his insolvency to the falling off of trade at the Thames, and depre ciation of the value of property. There was no opposition, and the bankrupt was dis charged. Re Simon Lipstine.—Mr. Hughes and Mr. Rees for tbe bankrupt. —Mr. Hesketh, for the opposing creditor, said that on the la t day he asked the bankrupt for a list of the goods he had taken from Cohen's store, and disposed of. That w«s to have be<m produced to-day. The position the opposing creditor was in was, the bankrupt said " I will not, or I cannot tell you, but if you find them out I will admit them." —His Honor: Just so, it is the answer of the schoolboy. Where is such a thing. The answer is, "find out." The end of this must be that I will not allow any bankrupt to. pass unless he brings up a full, clear, and explicit account of affairs. The time of the Court and the time of the public is wasted from day to day by default of this kind upon the part of bankrupt. The Court cannot allow it to continue.—Mr. Rees :I, be lieve the intention was, on the part of my learned friend Mr. Hesketh to further ex amine Mr. Cohen—Mr. Hesketh : I am quite ready to do s \—Mr. Cohen was recalled and said that be was deficient in favor of the estate to the extent of about £640. He had admitted that he owed the estate £920, but that was under peculiar circumstances. He had over-credited the estate, but that was not allowed, and he negotiated for a settlement.— Mr. Rees objected to the line of examination taken in respect of an item of £216.—His Honor : I suppose the object of the examina tion is to get at that to which the bankrupt should have brought us without difficulty —to get through these various items at the truth. I am sorry that the Court has not plenary powers to punish by imprisoning these people who come before tbe Court with insufficient accounts. The counsel and the Court are compelled to do what the bankrupt should have done for himself, yet he came before the Court to ask indulgence and discharge from his liabilities. It was as well bankrupts should know that they had no claim whatever upon the Court until they gave the fullest and clearest statement of their affairs.

POLICE COURT— Thursday.

I (Before J. Naughton and J. Dilworth, Esqs., Justices.) Drunkenness. —James Rhodes was fined 5s and costs, or the usual alternation. Stealing prom a Dwelling. —Owen Paton pleaded guilty to having feloniously entered the house of A. Davidson and stolen various articles, value £5, and having been previously convicted of larceny at Onehunga, was sentenced to four months imprisonment with hard labor. Sheep Act.—Wm. Edgecombe pleaded guilty to a breach of this Act, in driving sheep, affected with scab. Defendant explained that a slight taint of scab had been found on one lamb alone, and that it could only have come from its being in a yard where scabby sheep may have been enclosed, a statement of which was confirmed by Mr. Lewis, Inspector of Sheep. The Bench,- though reluctant to inflict a heavy penalty in I the circumstances, were compelled by the terms of the Act to order a penalty of £5 with costs.

A general meeting of the committees for the bazaar in aid of the liquidation of the debt on AU Sainl s' Church is advertised to be held to-day, at St. Paul's school-room, for important business. We understand that Lady Bowen (patroness of the project), has been invited to attend, as also the Bishop of Auckland and Mrs. Cowie. The chair will be taken at 4 p.m. precisely. Other friends of the movement are also invited.

A splendid collection of South Sea Island curiosities, as well as some remarkably fine parrots aud cockatoos—brought up by the Mission schooner Southern Cross —will be sold by auction by Mr. Cochrane to-morrow. The curiosities are a very good lot and well worth inspection.

NEWTON ELECTION.

We learn that a requisition bearing 250 names of the electors of Newton has been presented to Mr. W. Swanson, asking him to become a candidate for the representation of that electorate in the House of Representa tives. Mr. Swanson has consented to be placed in nomination, and the address and reply will appear in our issue of to-morrow.

THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

On the notice paper of the Council for to night, there is an immense array of business, almost all of which must necessarily be ad journed in, consequence of the important debate on the settlement of the Busby claims, which has now assumed the character of a question of confidence in the Executive. Two interesting questions will be put by Mr. Phillips—one respecting the main sewer nuisance, and the other respecting a supply _ of female servants. A very important motion is also included in the name of the same member regarding an additional reservoir in the Domain, and the laying of water pipes to the city. Another, equally interesting, for the erection of a market-house in the city, stands in the name of Mr. Dyer.

MR. HELLER.

The far-famed " wonders " in legerdemain of Mr. Heller are to commence in the City Hall to-night. Without detailing the laudatory remarks of journalists elsewhere, we may repeat portion of a conversation which we overheard last night. A party of very intelli gent gentlemen from Melbourne were con versing on the subject, of whom one said, " Well, I have seen every wizard and conjuror that has come out in England and' America for the last thirty years, and (expletive) Heller is beyond all comparison the best." Another stated that he was in Melbourne for four out of the seven months during which Mr. Heller appeared every night, and never once during all that time could he obtain an entrance to the building in consequence of the crowd, if he went only at the hour announced for com mencing ; and be was informed that to the last night of the seven months the building was equally crammed. Comment on this is needless.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

A . Courageous Girl.—From Major's Creek it is reported by the correspondent of the Braidwood Dispiich of Wednesday, that a young girl named Ellen Sweeney was bitten on Monday by a brown snake oh the little finger of the right hand. It appears she^was coming along the Spring Creek road, and, feeling thirsty, stooped down to scoop up a drink in the palm of her hand. Putting her hand into a small hole of water in the race for that purpose.to her horror it was seized hold of by a brown Snake. She told the people there of the circumstance, and asking them to cut the finger off, but there being only women about the premises they were in such astute of fear that they could do nothing for her. Previous to this, however, she courageously attempted herself to cut off the top of her finger 'with a piece of broken glass. Her brother (who strange to say was bitten by a black snake during the flood, about six months ago, while engaged ground sluicing), happened to come by the house at the time, was called in, and cut the bitten part off. A doctor was at once sent for to Araluen; he : could not come up, but sent by the messenger some ammonia, which was applied to the wound aud taken internally, and this brave girl is now in a fair way of recovery. |

A Queer Verdict. —" Guilty,but we recom mend him to mercy, as we are not quite sure whether he did it," wa3 a verdict, given once upon a time by an " enlightened and intelligent British jury" against a prisoner who had been tried before them for some offence against the laws of the laud. At the Melbourne Criminal Sessions, on Monday (says the Daily Telegraph), a discriminating twelve, "good men and true," ;>ave a verdict of an exactly similar character, though not in precisely the same words, in the case of a young man named Mat hew Curthoys, who was accused of larceny as a servant. His case was this : — He was employed by Mr. John Richards, grocer, of Prahrau, as collector of orders, and while, acting in that capacity he gave an order for and obtained a quantity of goods for, as he alleged, a lady aud gentleman who were about to be married. When he was asked by his employer about payment for the goods, he said that he had paid the money to the clerk in the shop; and Mr. Richards, believing his statement, d smissed the clerk from his service, not because he thought him dishonest but on the ground that he must have been careless in the keeping of his books. Mr. Richards found that the parties the prisoner had mentioned as having obtained the goods had never lived at the address he had given, and from subsequent information he gave the prisoner into custody. The defence of the prisoner at. his trial was the statement he made to his employer, that he had paid the money to the clerk. And now comes the verdict of sagacious (?) jury. They found the prisoner guilty on the first count of. the information, which was the larceny of the 4th, and recommended him to mercy, because, as the foreman said, " there is a doubt about the books being kept properly." His honor asked, " Have you any doubt about . the larceny, gentlemen?" The foreman replied, " No, your Honor ; but there is a. doubt about the books, and the money might have been paid." The man ordered goods ; he might have paid for them; but still he is guilty of larceny! And to such men is consigned the liberty of tho subject. ,s <

THE EVENING STAB, NOVEMBER 3,1870.



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WANTED— A DRAPER'S ASSISTANT. Also, a SALESWO MAN and MIL LI NER. None but experienced hands need apply.—S. &J. R. Vaile. WANTED TO LET—A SIX-STALLED STABLE, Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street. TO LET—A Billiard Room and Table, on reasonable terms to a respectable person. -—Apply office of this paper. I HAVE This Day admitted Mr. ,R. 0. CARR a PARTNER in my Business, which will in future be carried on as "B. TONES & CO." ' " ' 'i^-—'- B. TONKS. Auckland, Novomfeer 1, 1870.



WANTED— BOARD and RESIDENCES in a quiet family by a single manJ They say the house where I am stopping'jg' sold. They want me to go away in the s.b. ' Auckland,' but out of Auckland I will not go. I gave a person a letter for a gentleman. J, have heard the letter was opened, that some of the sheets were taken out, and something wrote in that has set him against me. This gentle man said I was sent for, and that I would not come. I. most solemnly declare, in the pre sence of my God, that I never received one letter or message in my life from him. I bg. lieve the creatures are going to send my pre. serits back, without offering them to me, and some they are going to keep themselves. I want a place where my bed will not be wetted or damped, and no drug put in what I eat or drink. They say they do not wish their»race> disgraced. Then,lsuppose.upholding villainy, rascality, and persecution, is no disgrace. I will say it is very manly to persecute a poor orphan and friendless young man wikhout-a cause, so that a lot of guilty wretches might not be brought to justice.—Apply, Hbney Spaeeow (Mrs. Lawkins's), Grafcon Road.— Yes! I defy any person to come forward and say they ever gave me a letter or a message either. ' ■-- ■ '■" V [ IF You Want Good Smoked BACON for Six-pence a Pound, call at ' A ■'■■.' A. DOBNWELL'Sj • A T Quoen-Btreet/ * TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND WE5T..,,,,..,. 7TI B. GILLIES, Esq., will ADDRESS the ELECTORS of the above Ward at the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, on MON DAY, the 7th November, at 8 o'clock p.m. The Chair will be taken at 8 o'clock sharp. - SHOTOVER No.~l GOLD MINING, T COMPANY. A DIVIDEND of Two Shillings ana Six- pence (2s. 6d.) per Share will be paya T , ble at the office, Canada Buildings, on WED NESDAY, the 9th instant, at twelve o'clock.; noon. • rr The Transfer Books will be closed on MON DAY, the7th instant, at the same hour. } ~ THOMAS L. WHITE, : Legal Manager. KURANUI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). AT a Meeting of Directors held yesterday a DIVIDEND of Three Shillings per Share, was declared, and is now payable at the Com pany's Office, Shortland-street. CHARLES TOTHILL, ;. Legal-Manager. : Auckland, November 3,. 1870. . FOR SALE OR TO LET, 'J' \ SHOP and DWELLING situated mi . J\_ Owen-street, Grahamstown, nearly., opposite the Empire Hotel, known, as (i Mills's" General Store. The above to be let or Bold on reasonable terms. For further particulars apply to W. FINDLY, On the premises, or to J.J.MILLS, •Victoria-street, Auckland. N. B.—One hundred good Picks on hand for sale. Apply to J. J. M. mHE Office of the following Companies X Ims been REMOVED to HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, Shortland-street, Auckland i— Thames Gold-mining Company (Limited) j & Point Russell ditto ditto 1 '■ Star of the South ditto (Registered) - Junction ditto ditto . .■ Poverty and Charleston ditto ditto. ROBT. SOMERVILLE, Manager. Auckland, Navember 1, 1870. HELLER'S WONDEES. OPENING NIGHT 1 f\ PEN IN G NIGHT! CITY HALL. THIS (THURSD-AY) EVENING THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. MARVELS !-MUSIC —MYSTERY!!!; 35., 25., Is. Plan of seats at Cuoksey'sg Music Warehouse. To commence at 8. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. mO THE PUBLIC—In consequence of JL the great success of the renowned GIANT CHANG, and" at the request of many influential resi dents, Messrs. Stuart O'Brien and Lord have effected a re-engagement for SIX NIGkHiS LONGER, when he will appear EVJiKX EVENING, in conjunction with the beautiful. KIN FOO, and the DRAMATIC COM-; PANY. :;-;'Y;\;";'; CHANG aud the Pretty KIN FOG will also appear at the CITY HALL, EVERY AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, holdi^ their usual Levee till 5 o'clock. .■ Admission One Shilling- 'M Principals aud Teachers of Schools liberally dealt with. Tickets obtainable for Schools at 3d. each. Early application must be made a* tbe Box Office/ V; :: ■'.".' ?®f Remember-Chang for Six Afternoons at the City Hall. ! Chang Woo Gow at the Theatre for Six kl | •'-■<• i 3 , . Nights. TO-NIGHT, ' AAA OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. AND AN AMUSING FARCE.