SUMMARY FOR ENGLAND.

The twenty-eighth session of the Provincial Council was opened on the 18th inst., at the Council Chambers, by the Superintendent of the Province (T B. Gillies, Esq.), who delivered a long address on a variety of topics of public interest. He had hoped that the late session of the Colonial Parliament would have been distinguished by some definite steps being taken to place the powers and revenues of the province upon a more clear and permanent basis ; but he regretted to safcOH bey°nd a small concession in finance no "o"V<gress has been made towards the attainment of this object. For the future the charge against provincial revenue for postal services and for the salaries of auditors will cease, and the result will be a gain to this province of between £3,000 and £4,000 a year. He congratulated the members upon the prospect which now exists of the opening up, at no very distant period, of railway communication with the Waikato on the one hand, and the Kaipara waters on the other The promise made by the General Government last year for the expenditure of £15,000 a year during four years in opening up, by roads and other public works, the country north of Auckland will, it may be hoped, be carried out with greater energy durinor'the ensuing year; and if the local knowledge and services of the Provincial Government officers be taken advantage of for this purpose the result cannot but be largely felt in im proving the prosperity of ourmore inaccessible districts, and giving increased stability and permanence to our settlements. He regretted that he was unable on this occasion to con gratulate the Council upon a further increase of prosperity upon the goldfields. The Coro mandel district, althought at present suffering from a- certain amount of depression, has, during the past year, been largely developed, and holds out the prospect of becoming a most important source of wealth to the com munity. The interests of both sections of our goldfields had received a large amount of attention from himself and his Executive throughout the year; and, although the serious falling off in the revenue derived from gold duties had prevented all their appropria tion for goldfields' worts being carried out, every effort had been made to execute such undertakings as seemed most essential to the progress of the field. He regretted that the lands of the Upper Thames are still shut against the enterprise of miners. There had, however, been considerable progress made in the work of acquiring blocks of land in the! neighbourhood of the present goldfield ; and his Honor was disposed to think it probable that within the next year a large extension of mining operations might take place over land the property of the province.' His Honor alluded to the success which had at tended two works carried out upon the Gold fields during the past twelve months, and referred at some length to the continued failure of the Colonial Parliament to deal with the Education question, and with the conviction that, with the diminished re sources of the Provincial Government, the increasing need of education could not pos sibly be supplied. He had caused a compre hensive measure on the subject to be pre pared, which would be submitted for their consideration.

The Agricultural and Horticultural Ex hibitions were opened on the 6th instant; the former in the Barrack ground, and the latter in the Drill-shed. The Agricultural Show exceeded the most sanguine anticipa tions.

The Horticultural Show was not equally successful, as it was held at too early a date for a large and full display of exhibits. The exhibition consisted of a variety of orna ments made of kauri gum, a large quantity of cut native flowers, indigenous plants, and mosses. Also, a very fine colleotion of divers ferns, given by Mrs Gillies. At the farther end of the same division were some kidney and other kinds of potatoes ; also, carrots, turnips, triopoli onions, beans, ra dishes, green cross lettuce (weighing about 2£ lbs each), cabbage, turnips, peas, arti chokes, and "Rawlinson's Telegraph" cu cumbers, 18 inches in length. The middle table was devoted to ferns and geraniums, and the remaining section to various fruits, lemons, oranges strawberries, loquats, and gooseberries, all of provincial growth. The general holiday in honor of the Prince of Wales on His Royal Highness's birthday was favourable and most propitious for lovers of pleasure. Shops of all kinds were closed, and business suspended. The Volun teer Review passed off successfully and with credit to the Volunteers. The Engineers, Scottish Rifle Brigade, Ist Royals, Victoria and the respective Cadet Companies, mustered at the Albert Barracks early in the morning. The Artillery met at the depot, outside the Barrack gates. The Naval Brigade and its Cadets at Fort Britomart, and the Hobson Company in Hobson-street. After a few preliminary manoeuvres the different companies "formed fours" at half past ten, for their march to the review ground at the Domain, headed by the Artillery Band, who played several marches at the start. The review passed off with great eclat, several thousands of persons being present. The long anticipated possession of a market house in Auckland is on the eve of being realized. The laying of the foundation stone, which took place on the 11th hist, in the Market square revived the long cherished hope, and ere many months have passed the citizens will have a market-house, if not of the most imposing character at least of a kind admirably suited to the requirenjjflats of the people, affording a central point to which Bupplyand demand in agricultural,produce may converge, and which will unquestion ably be regarded as a symbol and bond_ of union between town and country. After due honour had been given to the event by the inspiriting strains of martial music, and all present had shaken themselves into place and assumed the attitude of solemnity be coming the occasion, his Worship the Mayer (P. A. Philips, Esq.,) laid the foundation Btone. Thia was done with a massive and neatly phased silver trowel manufactured for the yM/P&e by Mr Henrich Kohn, jeweller of Qufefeff-street. The building to be erected by the City Corporation will cost the sum of £3,500. * The past month will be long lemembereo. for its calamitous fire, which resulted in a loss, it is estimated, of £50,000 worth of pro perty. The fire broke out a little before midnight on Tuesday, the 19th inst., and for destructiveness is unparalleled in the annals of Auckland. The Custom-house, Post office and Provincial Government offices, together with the stores of Messrs Scherff, Bucholz, and another building, were all destroyed. They were built about five years ago at a cost amounting nearly to £25,000, a sum of £5,000 extra was afterwards expended upon them. lhe total losses to the Insurance offices are estimated at about £15,000, while the value of the property destroyed by tois disastrous conflagration is estimated, in round numbers, as something like £»2>WO. An enquiry concerning the fee was held v. the Insurance Buildings, on the 26th instant before Dr. Philson (coroner) and a jury of fifteen, when an open verdict was returned as to the origin of the fire, with a rider ex pressing disapprobation of the custom ot using candles in stores where flax is kept.

The Kaihu Flax-mill, containing ten tons flax and five" tons tow, was entirely de stroyed by fire on the 7th instant. The mill, we learn, was uninsured. The men were all at work at the time of the outbreak.

A fire broke out at three o'clock, on the 15th instant, ill a • detached house at Wai - tahi creek, occupied by John Bartlett, mana ger of the Manukau mine. The house was completely destroyed in a few minutes, and but few household effects were saved.

A serious accident occurred on the 2nd inst, to Joseph Hart and John Smith, miners, who were working in the .Manukau mine. Hart was killed, and Smith received a severe wound in the right arm Another accident occurred on the 3rd inst. in Wakefield-street, Auckland, which resulted in the death of a fine horse, the property of Mr Baine. The animal stepped on some rotten boards nearly covered with grass, on the top of an old well, fell in, and was drowned. A man named Hading, employed in the Waiuku flax-mills, on the 6th inst., was partly drawn into a j machine, and had his hand and arm frightfully mutilated. He was at once taken to Auck land Hospital, where he still lies. A poor man named Nelson, aged 65, was accidentally drowned from the wharf on the evening of the 12th inst. A lad named Burton, on the general holiday, was sitting with a companion on a knoll in the Domain, when a Volunteer put his rifle to his shoulder in a careless manner, when it exploded and blew off the end of the boy's right hand middle finger, and the charge lodged in one of his thighs. The lad was taken to Dr Philson, who found it necessary to amputate the wounded finger. A little girl, the daughter of Mr Gorman, of Parnell, was dreadfully bxirnt on the 24th inst. Her clothes caught fire, and she ran into the garden in a state of alarm. Mr Lynch saw her, and extinguished the fire by wrapping a mat around her. She is slowly recovering. James S. Birdwood was killed on the 22nd inst., at the works of the United Pumping Association, Thames, by falling a depth of 100 feet. The deceased was a son of Judge Birdwood, of Madras. There have been many entertainments and meetings of a social character during the month, and upon an average the Choral Hall and Prince of Wales Theatre have been well attended. Madame States and Signor Orlandini have been amusing the citizens with their superior vocal abilities-m several grand concerts. The Lyster and Cagli opera troupe are at the Choral Hall at present, and are appearing every night in some of the grandest operas of Donizetti and Verdi. The Auckland Dramatic Company is dispersed for a season, but they will return again with the dawn of the new year. Mr and Mrs B. N. Jones left our shores for Sydney by the. Hero. Mr Jones intends, we hear, to procure a dramatic company in Sydney. Mr Harry Kelly was also a passenger by the Hero- to Sydneyi where he intends organising a min strel company. . : We continue to hear good accounts of the crops in agricultural districts, and the rains which have fallen during the past week upon our patches of garden ground have thoroughly penetrated the surface of . the earth, and under the genial influences of warmth and moisture the progress of vegetation is very remarkable. The beans, peas, and other garden productions are looking healthy, and judging from present appearances we may anticipate rich yields. The coming year will open with the Auck land races, when mucn good sport may reasonably be expected. The stewards and promoters of the sports selected some time ago an excellent piece of land by the " Harp of Erin," Ellerslie, for the express purpose of shaping it into a permanent race-course. The returns of gold from November Ist to November 26th from the Thames Goldfields are 8,877 ounces 17 dwts. 6 grains, from 6,640 tons, 1 cwt., 90 lbs, crushed stone, and the returns from Coromandel from November Ist to Noveinber26th are 1,036 ounces 3 dwts. from 955 tons 1 cwt. crushed stone ; being an increase of 1,030 ounces 15 dwts. and 6 grains over the returns of the previous month.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

Arrivals. —November 19, Helen Denny, stiip, Peters, from Greenock. , Departures. —November 2—Nevada, mail steamer, Blethen, for San Francisco. November 18—Countess of Kintore, ship, Bradclick, for London. The ship Countess of Kintore took her departure for London with a full cargo, valued at £38,500, and the following passen gers : —Messrs K. Masetield, W. Dexter, J. Salmon, D. FitzGerald; Mrs Eogerson, Messrs W. Eogerson, C. Rogerson, D. J. Rogerson ; Mrs Matefield ; Messrs E. T. Masefield, R. W. Allison, C. Malcolm. . The fine iron clipper ship Helen Denny arrived in harbour from Greenock on 'the 19th November, after a passage of 108 days. On the voyage an able-bodied seaman was washed overboard in a gale. His name was John Kelly, aged 19 years. . , , The ship Celestial Queen is loading at Lyttelton for London. , On the arrival of the Helen Denny at Lyttelton from this port, she will be laid on the berth for London. • .... ■. The ship Halcione left "Wellington. for London on the 26th November,

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

•YESTERDAY. ; ; . The Council met at 3 o'clock. . ~', V After prayer, . ...:■;_ n'Ai The Speaker announced the receipt of a message from His Honor the Superintendent, notifying the election of Mr. William Kelly for the Pensioner Settlements, .oiinnwi ■-'■•■■ The minutes of the previous, sitting were, read and confirmed. ':.:■;'.."■" /'-.' ~'.,;,,• : PETITIONS.': . . : iJ ■ '■ V Major Stoney presented a petition from, certain electors of the Northern Division;, with reference to the sub-division; of-that electorate. REPBESENTATION BILL—SECOND BEADING; On the motion of Mr. Sheehan, the second reading of this Bill was postponed until next sitting day. EDUCATION BILL—SECOND HEADING. • :_, ■;. Mr Lusk moved the second reading of this Bill. After a lengthened debate extending till nearly eleven o'clock, the second reading was carried. Further business of. minor im-i portance was transacted, and Council; ad-; journed. - ; ' ■ '''''''. .'-,■ "■''. '■'■.'■

The returns of the sales of the different sewing machines, during the year 18711, show the Singer machine to be by far the ,most ooßular of all-in the market; the number,, soldbeinglßl,26o, out of a total of 610,194 of twenty-five different patterns., It appears, too that the Chicago Relief Committee, which undertook to furnish sewing machines to persons needing them, supplied 2, 427 Singer machines against 517 of all other kinds. This preference | for the Singer machine is due to its intrinsic superiority, and seems likely to be maintained against all competition.— New York Sun. [Advt.] Barham (Tom of Ingoldsby) wai at dinner where they were telling an inren tion for extracting the ink from pkrehment and reducing the parchment itself to pure gelatine. " Good," said Barham "now:.* man may not only eat bis words, but; hii deed»r-: ! SSii^Lltf^S

ONEHUNGA POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

(Before Pv. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) r . THE CASE OF INDECENT CONDUCT BY A SCHOOL-

MASTER.

The re-hearing of the case of Henshaw, the schoolmaster summarily convicted of indecent conduct towards certain girls, pupils of his school, was set down for hearing to-day. There was as large ah attendance of spectators asifh'e very insufficient accommodation of the Court would admit. Before the case was called on Mr Sheehan said he had an applica tion to make :—viz.: To ask that the case should stand over.to another day, as he (Mr Sheehan) was compelled to be at the Pro vincial Council to-day. The hearing of the case would occupy some hours, as he should have to cross-examine all the witnesses at some length in justice to his client. Any day which might suit the Court would be convenient to him ; but he thought there would be no possibility of getting through the case to-day.

The R.M. then adjourned the case until next morning. .

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

LA TRAVIATA

There was again a good attendance at the Choral Hall last night. On this occasion Verdi's grand opera of "La Traviata" was produced, and the performance will long re main in the rememberance of those who heard it. Every one knows the plot of this magnificent opera, and it is quite sufficient to say that the performers acquitted them selves admirably. Signora Bosisio was the Violetta. Her rendition of this character was admirable. Her true dramatic instinct is shown particularly in the scene: where Violetta, upon her apparent desertion of Alfredo, meets him at the .house of Flora Bervoix. The situation ia most dramatic, and the music illustrates it in a masterly manner. Signora Bosisio's portrayal of Violetta's despair when obliged for her oath's sake to tell Alfredo she no longer loves him, is very fine, and the climax of her admirable acting is reached when he throws the purse at her feet. Signora Bosisio also manages to soften the inevitable morbid effect of the death scene, and says the touching farewell to life, " Addio dei passato," with infinite pathos. The scena, " E Strano !" terminating with the brilliant "Tempore libera," was met with enthu siasm. We are glad to observe that both our morning contemporaries have changed their opinions with regard to this young lady's extraordinary talent, as they now endorse the views we first expressed and still hold regarding her. Her performances last night were such as to justify all that we have said in her praise. Not only in the elegance of light comedy, but also in deeper tragic emo tions does she substantiate her claims to the position of a dramatic singer of the highest class Signor Rosnati sang in the duet, " Parigi o caro," with great expression and skill, and both artistes were applauded to the echo. The tenor was also very effective in the scene where he denounces Violetta to the crowd of pleasure seekers in the salon of Flora Bervoix. Signor Coliva appeared as Germont Giarcio, and sang and acted that thankless part extremely well: The romance " Pure siccombe un angelo" was given with both deli cacy and expression while nothing could have been finer than than his " Di Provenza." In the latter he was loudly encored. Signor Benso was the Gastone.; Signor Favas, the Dottore ; Miss Bateson, the Flora Bevoix, and Annira was' ably represented by Signora Tournerie. The accompaniments were giyen under Signor Zelman's directions with extra ordinary delicacy. At the close of the opera there was a rapturous recall for Signora Bosisio, when she was absolutely showered with bouquets, and the fair vocalists had in fact more than she could conveniently carry away. The performance to-night will consist of Bellini's grand opera " I Puritani," in which the prima donna Signora Coy will appear as Elvira.

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AUCKLAND QUOITING CLUB. MEMBEES of the above are in formed that the first competition (of three) for the Medal, presented by the President of the-Club (Capt. Johnstone) will take place on'the Grounds, Albert Barracks, on SATURDAY next, at four p.m. sharp. All intending competitors will please send their names to the undersigned on or before four p.m. ■FRIDAY, 29th inst. N.B.—None but bona-fide Members will be allowed to compete. By order. JOHN BROUGHTON, Sec. Tj LAX FOE SALE.—Salvage from JJ the Fire. . J. CRAIG, Fort street. ORIGINAL EIFLE MATCH on Saturday next; open to all comers.—For par ticulars, see Neir Zealand Herald of Tuesday test. PUBLIC-MEETING. THE Batepayers of Auckland are respectfully invited by the Ratepayers' Associa tion to attend a Meeting to be held at the Mechanics' Institute on FRIDAY EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, in order to take steps in connection with the proposal to force Water-works on the Ratepayers. WILLIAM EYRE, Sccretaiy to the Ratepayers' Association. PRICE—ONE SHILLING. REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC HOUSEHOLD GUIDE, STRANGERS' "vADE MECUM Fob 1873. WE beg to intimate that we are engaged in the compilation of an Almanac for he Province of Auckland for the year 1873, which will be issued early in December of the present year. Without reflecting on any previous productions in this special field of literature, we believe that we can produce a work that will meet the wants of the residents in the city and province to an extent not yet attained by any local Almanac. It is not our wish to define the points on which our Almanac will base its claims to supersede other local Almanacs, but we feel confidence in promising that it will find its way into more households and oflices, and more nearly attain to the correct ideal of a Provincial " Book " Almanac than anything of the kind that has yet been sub mitted to the public of Auckland. T'le information contained will be extensive and carefully/compiled, and the literary portion of the work will be executed in a manner that will satisfy the most fastidious, while our extensive and varied assort ment of new and ornamental type, and the advantages of our steam printing machinery will enable us to produce a volume that for neatness and cheapness is not likely to be equalled in the district. We can therefore confidently recommend this Annual as affording the best advertising inediuwi. Although the first year of issue the numerous agencies and correspondents of the Evcnhuj Star will provide a medium for bringing the work immediately into contact with residents in every part of the province, and, as far as may be practicable, in other parts of the colony. Mil. H. Ridinos is the only person authorised to coJ'ect advertisements. REED & BRETT. Evening Star oflice, Sept. 20, 1572. Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant for Epsom.—Apply to Edward Waters, Queen street. WANTED, a first-class Cook.— Apply Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson street. WANTED, a General Servant for a small family in the suburbs.—Apply Waite raat;i Hotel, Auckland. | A GOOD-BRED SLUT and Pups for Sale.— Addre.a office of this paper. WANTED, by a Gentleman and his Wife, Board and Residence, where no other lodgers are kept, and within fifteen minutes' walk of Insurance Building. — Apply, stating terms and locality, to "Q," office of this pa»er. WANTED, a smart Girl for a Restaurant. —Apply", office of this paper. WANTED, a good PJain Cook.— Apply to Mrs A Ifred Buckland, Newmarket. WA NTED, an experienced Genera Servant; also, a Nurse Girl.—Apply a Montague's, Fancy Bazaar. WANTED, a Female Cook ; also, a Boy, who iwill make himself generally usesul.—Apply at' the Commercial Hotel, Shortland sWeet. TX7.ANTED, a Milliner.—Apply at T T , the National Mart, S. & J/ fi. Vaile's. WANTED, an efficient Machinist to work a Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machine ; good wages given.—Apply immediately to Mrs Clarkson, Waketteld street. WANTED KNOWN,' that the \indersigned has on sale a large stock of well assorted Timber, Planed, Tongued and Grooved- and rough, in first and second-class. Timber yards : Custom house street; and the Shed, Breakwater Road. r further particulars apply to Mr. Geokok Gilchrist ; .or C. A. Haiuun. Auckland, September 9/1872. 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. Cpn-, tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All-orders to foe addressed to W. KmuY, junction of Queen, and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmak'ers.' WANTED the public W lsnow that all the New Season's Novelties for Ladies and Babies now open at R. W. Dyson's New Premises, 130, '.Queen-street, next Messrs. Morrin's, Ironmongers.'' WANTED,; .Brandy /Bottles,—T. Fish, Chemist: the Auckland Pharmacy, Princes street. . ~ ._,, ~, ~ WANTED; KNOW N, , that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timber and other Building Materials, including, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and BWe Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest • arket prices, at his Yards,'Custom-hou3e street. 'Y^RICKETING SUITS on hand, or V,^ .made to .order, at the; City Clothing Mart, No; 80, Queen-st: eet. .in josaifi li ': ; ANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and RetaiJ Timber ■ jierclianls and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any '■of their establishments* > • ,\ ■,■.,,. <_■. , ! iHeadpfflce,: Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom "" I >house street, Auckland ' J •"• ■ Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill ajod Timber Yard^B.each, Grahamstown ■ Timber' Yard. Cbromahdel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. WANTED^ by; a; young Jady aged 18, a Situation as 'Companion to a lady ; has no lobjection to the Thames or country.—Apply to H.E.D., office of this paper. .. _ , ~, OSJCTANTED, Purchasers for Cut and ■ ■■■▼!▼ Un-cut Firewood; delivered at lowest rates. —W. and G. Winstone, Castom-honse street. WANTED known, Unrivalled Black Silk Dresses at 3s 6d per yard are to be ■ obtained at Dyson's New Premises, 130, Queen-street TtTANTED, Purchasers for beat W Newcastle Coal; delivered at lowest rates.— \y. and O. Winston?, Custom-liousa atrtet,



j Entertainments. !Q Jl OR AL HALL. LYSTER and OAGLI'S ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPA NY. Dikectors .. Messrs. Lysteb and Cacili. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, NOV. 27, Bellini's Grand Opera, I PURITAN I. Elvira .. .. .. Signora Tamburini Coy. THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 28, Pacini's Grand Classical Opera, , S A F F O. With the Grand Temple Scene,, painted by Mr John Hennings, of Melbourne. Saffo Signora Zenoni. Climene Signora Eiboldi. FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 29, Bellini's Pastoral Opera, LA SONNA MB U L A.": : Box Office open at Upton & Co's, Queen street, where Subscription Tickets can be obtained and Seats secured. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 10s ; Upper Circle, 8s ; Stalls, ss; Gallery, 3s. Notice.—To suit the convenience of subscribers tickets in packets of six can be obtained at the Box office. MASONIC PICNIC. A MAJ3ONIC PICJSIC will be held XjL on SATURDAY, the 30th November inst., for the purpose of Celebrating St Andrew's Day. The p.s. Devonport will leave the Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY MORNING, at 9 o'clock. Tickets can be obtained from the W.M.s and Officers of the various Masonic Lodges in Auckland. JNO. MARSHALL, Secretary. November 25,1872. D A Z A A E A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WILL BE HELD IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January next. : Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. AUCKLAND HOBTICUL TURAL SOCIETY. A SPECIAL HORTICULTURAL EXH IBITION Comprising Roses, Plants in Pots, Window Plants Cut Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables, Will be held in the r CITY HALL, Q v eek-str eet, I ON THURSDAY NEXT Novembkr 28. XW A Band will attend. Doors will be opened at 1 p.m. and closed at 0 p.m. Admission—From 1 p.m. to C p.m., One Shilling . C p.m. to 9 p.m., Sixpence. T. KIRK, Honorary Secretary. EX NEBRASKA, T ARG-E American Pea Nuts for _Li PLANTIiVG. H. LIPSCOMBE, Tasmanian Seed Warehouse. FRENCH POLISHING. "pi T. PETTY, Trench Polisher, -*-^» Upholsterer, &c. Any of the above work done for the trade, contractors, or private families,- at their ownl residences or otherwise.—Address, Mrs Petty, Milliner and Dressmaker, Hobson street, one door from Victoria street. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT, THE following resolution, passed at a meeting of the Board held on the 21st ihst., is published for the information of the Ratepayers of the above district:— ' ','.'. " Resolved—That from and after the Ist December next ■ no ratepayer be allowed to graze more than four head of cattle on the waste knds of the district on payment of the usual fee; and that the Ranger be directed to impound all Sheep, Goats, and Pigs found running at large within the district. HENRY NICCOL, j [ Chairman. ' .'."'. ■' ' - j ! ! i \'\ . ' : ' DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. HHENDERS will be received until 4 JL pm. of Saturday next, 30th inst., from persons willing to Contract for the Screening and Carting of Road Metal and Shells from the gravel pit or beach to such place or places within a radius of three-quarters of a mile, and in such quantities as the Board may direCt" HENRY NICCOL, Chairman. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. . Superintendent's Office,' Auckland, 18th November, 1872. £T is hereby.notified that Tenders in writing will be received at this office until twelve o'clock noon on MONDAY, the 9th day of December proximo, for the Lease of the Education Reserves specified in the schedule hereunder. Tenders to be made separately for the lease of each lot, for the several terms of seven, fourteen, and twenty-one years, commencing from Ist January, 1873. ~._■- j \ : ■ .T - * THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. SCHEDULE, i Suburbs or Auckland. —Remuera. Section. Lot. a.r. v. 10 ;. , 192 ~.';. 0 2.16 16 193 0 1 38 10 194 0 2 12 . 16 195 0 318 16 196 1 0 28 10 197 0 3 36 ; 16 • 198.: :■< 0 328 : 16 199 0 215 , ;16 203 ■-'■ o]2 13 . ,16 201 0 2 7 I 10 -. ... I.i!.- ■.' > 202 ); I ,0.29 . 16 203 ( 0, 2 29 ' .10 204 Q 3 10' 16 i, . 205 . , • .0 2 4 16 20(5 ~. . 0.2 11 16 207 0 2 8' 16 j. ; 216 0 2 9. 10 223 10 0 16 236 12 0 16 237 , 8 1 24 Town of Onehunga. 35 23 ' 61 18 40 14 : ''■ 2-0 0 46 .15 , 1.0 17; i ~ 16 16 0 1 21 46 17 0 1 14 47 16 3 1 28 48 • ' 6 2 0 0 Small Lots near Otahuhc. 43 2 3 38 44 OIT fii ■ • 4 3 20 Village of Panmube. 2 , . 36 and 37 2. ,8 20 2." -: ■ 43 •"■' ' : 4 187 ■ 2 45, 63") 2 64, 71 > .500 2 77.78J 8 1 , 02 25 •I1 :■. :- ft n,n f n x & •> osu



Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND HARBOR BOARD. EXTENSION OP TIME FOR RECEIVING MODELS OP VESSEL FOR I'ILOT SERVICE. Harbor Board Office, Auckland, November 22, 1572. THE time for receiving Models and Specifications for Vessel for Pilot Service is EXTENDED until the 3rd day of December, at j eleven a.m. ! All models to be returned if required, except those approved of. W. C. DALDY, Chairman. City Council Offices, Auckland, Nov. 20,1872. NOTICE is hereby given that the following Regulation,"made on the 18th inst., will be confirmed by the City Council on Monday, the ICth December next, namely :— " A Regulation, made under the authority of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1867. 13th Sche dule> Part X, Subdiv. 2, Sec. 73 : ' For appoint a place for the Disposal of Nightsoil and other offensive.'" F. BRODIE, ; Town Clerk. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a New Legislative Council Chamber, the Enlargement of the House of Represen tatives, and Alterations and Additions to the old Legislative Council Chamber, at Wellington. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the General Government Agent at Auckland ; the Post - office, Nelson ; the Public Works Offices at Christchurch and Dunedin ; and at the office of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Invercargill. The Plans and Specifications may be seen as above after the Ist of December. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Noon on TUESDAY, the 31st day of December next The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W, H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. November 23,1872. MBS. F O ED. (Late op Queen-street), MILLINER, &c, UPPER QUEEN-STREET (Late Russell's Boarding House). Wedding and Mottkning Orders Executed, Ladies' own Materials made up. pV^A DUKE OF EDINBURGH OUH TIES, worth 2s Gd; being sold at Is 6d at the City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. TANN'S NOTED FIREPROOF SAFES! SAME as Saved Messrs Bucholz and Co.'s papers at the late Fire, Three for Sale, to arrive per first ship from London, now due. E. & H. ISAACS. PHEAP BOARD & RESIDENCE, KJ wakefield street. . W. McNASSER, Proprietor. PTJ R E Brahma Pootras ; dark variety. Eggs for setting from imported stock. — SoMSitTiLiE, Grocer, Queen street. — The superiority of this breed over every other imported into this colony is fully established ; unrivalled as winter layers. DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. " THE Assessment List 1872-73 is deposited for inspection by the Ratepayers lit the Dedwood Store, Mount St. Mary's Road. Objections will be heard at Mr Addey's Scheol - h'onse, Ponsonby Road, on Thursday, the 2Gth December next, at seven o'clock in the evening. STANNUS JONES, Chairman. Dedwood, Nov. 25,1872. / 4ji.iT ,R A W B X ERIE S! O STRAWBERRIES ! STRAWBERRIES ! VAUXBALL -GARDENS, 'I ~-•, ME^H Sl'H;i. y : /VT ■; For Pic-nic Parties' and Pleasure-seekers this, place of amusement stands unrivalled on the Shore. .' ~ O(~\ QAS E 8 ASS O E TED 4\J GERMAN TOYS, direct from Vienna, Now LAnding ex Queen Beb. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Shortland street. MONEY TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, on Land, on Houses, on Mining, and other Shares. Motgages effected.—F.. W. Stevens, Queen-street. • ■ • | TOOK! LOOK! LOOK! STRAWBERRIES & CREAM. R. ALLISON Begs to announce that he has opened the WILLOW I GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, where visitors to the North Shore will nhd welcome shelter from the sun, and 'Unequalled Fruit combined with Prime Cream. itST Only.One jHundred Yards from New Wharf, Beach Road.- ir' v - "DOSES! ROSES! BOSES!! Now ready for Sale a choice lot of ROSES in POTS ; also on view now and during the season, STANDS of ROSE BLOOMS, from E. Lipmatts's unrivalled collection of over 300 .varieties, affording intending purchasers an opportunity of choosing those they like and ordering plants for delivery in autumn. R.JAISD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Next Union Bank of Australia.. TEATHEE FOR SALE. Sydney Kip '..".. .. Is 6d^t« 2s Od 1 SouthernN.Z. .. V...0 .. 0 3 0dto2s2d I English •• 2s6dto3s6d Cerrugated Iron, 6, 7, and 8 feet. J. ROUT. WOOL PRODUCE, &o. THE Undersigned will make Cash Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned o their care for shipment to England. \ ' LVD. NATHAN & CO., i SHORTLAND STREET, I ;!:' UfOuui ' . ;. ■-~. . NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ; ■, ■ ■ i ; ' J . . , j i OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS STORE, HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, i 57, QUEEN-STREET. , J. HENDERSON, IN returning thanks to his friends and customers for past favours, wishes to inform th«m' that he has REMOVED to the above address, and1 respectfully solicits a oontinuano» of their liberft] ■ patronage, • ■■ ; ---'^



Miscellaneous. FOE SALE, one Outrigger Skiff and one Open Skiff ; also, several Ships'.Boata. —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custoiri-liouse street. ME F. W. CTJLLIE (late Of Mel bourne), Pianoforte Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned, toned, and regulated. Terms for tuning, 2s 6d.—Ajjply to Mr J. E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. J-_ J AUCKLAND, 206, QUEEN-STREET; .; .-r, x>arry s name's, and Colonial. D- Stephenson and Co., )LESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS aVyndham street. Auckland. ANDING EXBULWAEK AND ROBERT HENDERSON, 5 cases Nutmegs, very fine 5 cases Mixed Spice, Fanoy Car 2 bales Cinnamon 2 bales Cloves 10 casks Carraways A-i-xJoomDes' UJearing Sale, No. 180, ■ Queen-street, opposite ]>arbyV Thistle Hotel, a lot of Boys' and Youths' Coats, at 4s Cd each, veiy slightly damaged. ..••'? ;; i pOOMBES' Guinea Silk Dust Coat; \~J the correct thing for the Season.—At the City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. POOMBES' Summer Drill Trousers/* y~J at 4s Cd ; the cheapest and best Summerwear. 4- City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. . ~, a0 POOMBES' Tropical Hat ior 2aM; VJ is light, cool, and comfortable.—City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. ...:." tIJ POOMBES' Panama Hat is strongly V/ recommended.—City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. pOOMBES' Silk Shirts ; the most V_y comfortable and cleanly Summer wear for Gentlemen.- City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street pOOMBES' Crape Scarves and Ties V/ in all colors; are exceedingly light Mid elegant. —City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. • ' '- GENTLEMEN'S Shirt Studs and Links in great variety, at the City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. AVERT Large Stock of Grents' White Shirts of the best make, now opened out at the City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street.' AT COOMB ES' City Clothjng ; "Mart, Bathing Drawers from Is 6d upwards; a Choice Assortment. FO E SALE. V ; 1 VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR A SMALL ° FAMILY. '■ ■ ; --; FOE .SALE, a five-roomed House, beautifully situated, near Mount St. Mary's. and possessing a magnificent view of the city. Bus running past the House every twenty minutes. The Cottage is nearly new, well finished in every particular, with 50ft. frontage and 66ft. in depth. For further particulars apply to Mrs Hale, at the Cottage; or at the office of this paper. Terms moderate* n o ti c c. ,;,:;; THE Office of the "Lucky Diggers' Gold Mining Company " (Registered) has been REMOVED from Coromandel to 7i, Queen street, Anckland. M ; S . LEERS, Manager, ~ TO LEGAL MANAGER^ " OPTIC E Plans of G-oid; Mines: quickly and correctly drawn, en, reasonable;,, termS' ' • CHARLES PALMER,; T ir Draftsman, Shprtland-street; and at "Wayte's, Queen-street., TO LET, a first-class Billiard Eobm. —Apply Q.C.E. Hotel. , ~, , TO BRICKLAYERS. HpENDEES Wanted, immediately, JL for Building a Furnace. Plan and specification may be seen at C- H'aavkeswood's, Staffordshire Ilonr I Works, Hobson-street. Labour only required.; j j / TO LET, a six-roomed Cottage Bai^pp, room, &c, in Alten. Pypad, coHuiianH-!. ing a splendid view of the iHarbauni .and; ,-; Domain. —Apply office of this paper. ■1"'1 ■'■' ' - ■' ! :— l4oii —;.''' ;' *i O SHIP-LOADS of ShmingVTies j JU just received' at the City Clothing !Mart, ;Np. 80, Queen-street. QTEAWBEEEIBS AND CEEA.M! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! 1,. ——. : : ■ ■ . ■ N a. '/] ■ Now open with unlimited supply of this delicacy. •■*• ROSEBANK NURSERY, North Shore.' r__——- .■___l_——l. "■'•'"* For Sale. -^ fionoo FEET oood SECOND-CLASS TIMBER FOR SALE CHEAP well assorted), in lots to suit buyers. ; I ;. JAMES W. WALLER/ J>noJi ■ ■ ■ •■ ■ ■ ' Custom-house street. -j j—3 — ~i —j —T rUCKLANB EL kC i S.d JANUARYT"& 2, 1872. ", ,T. ~ ~" AUCTIONS. TO-MORROW,NNOVEMBErRr 28,! daBDwJ AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. . . DAMAGED BY THE LATe'fIRE. SPERM CANDLES, HERRINGS, SPLIT PEAS, T.D. AND CUTTY PIPES, &c, •■■ &c.- &c. ■ •'- ; E. & H. ISAiACl''^ WILL Sell by, auction,- t&t» s t>hfir * :Stores, Fort-street, To-niorrpw (Thursday), ;■ 28th inst., at 12 o'clock, , ;;;J ;:;,;;"^,"^ The following Goods, no reserve: Goods td ; .be:ya cleared immediately after Sale:— . r -:•:! :^: 60 boxes Price's Sperm Candles : ' ;." 10 cases Whybrow's Herring, in tins • :.;'.';, 120 cases T.D. and Cutty Pipes - • : . -3 cases Day & Martin's Paste Blacking ■ • f» Sundry Packages Starch, Split Peas, Fancy " Soaps, Hair Oil, Nuts, Scrubbing Brushes.;; 9hamoiß Bkinß. t Tobaoco/&b;r&cV " fnir* i n.