SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

..r; ■/';, .JeiStng, 6.58 ■'-•'.■/• •',...-''. ...;''/'('■:-.pSiia evening, a81*; to-morrow, ■ -,'•> i:TO'*THE THAMES. ' :i-.. •:.-■:.-:u'- . —fi'iiterprise No 2, at six o'clock;; 4 .(,.7.:.-. •■■ $ •:• :•:'!*;! Bojs* Alfred, at teno'clock /"■; •/''•■ : ? "'• < i&KßrvAis.! '■" ; . ;';.::- : -. p h ■u-i:-. -.1 .W: : ; j| |rpm Sputhern DOTta ''^-•'■''.' 3Vivrsftn '■•.:■;. ' -\^;r.ce|or, fro^ Mongofur V, : , *'• '.' * '■•■•■.■.■.■.i':v ; .. ( - ,-r i ,ji^iHvf*6'ny Newcastle...•, .»' '. ... OEPAitTIJREk.;,: , ' ".; ;>:.■.:".iv.v Ctrss, s-';is., Sellaxs, for TattrWnga itfluaWj st;l-.c«j:ie- iiw Norfolk Islstjia• V:■•■ ■- -'! - ■!•■' i§. '•; :}s!w, •*.-..'{' JW^rday, for W^pganju , 4; | ' ..XCTED DEI»A^TtJRES. --'•■.-?;i?»v'/ ..^ [4?: Ivanhde, sc&SMjner,"this day v-. .;• •> ■-'■•■ ,|iil >hcebe,.S3.:, 2SthinH/ -; •";.•-?!• •■::•'. . a: Koweria, s.s., to-day -r ';t " - :-' -■ ;-•.!■■ • ■'-/t -Nebraska, jmail steamer. ins t \l ■ tv ,ii-..t« Mercury Ejay, and Tauranga': :j ■-.'■•:. \l-1,-&.5.,j 2nd December ' \- Lcii(li,-!i ■ ;fy of 'Auckland; ship, :7th Dec.; &issi. y> * '■'■'■'■ i] in December , . ~ . F-.- ru.i. ;• Melbourne: "Wonga Woriga,-s.s., xlk \- :!•:■ Hero, s.s., 19th December.-1 ■ >!■:!• ;• ■•'o. 8 v, ■.'..'-•:. ' '.^r'doilla, barque, early.,,-,.. . >.'<>. '••■-■ i-..rts,''- via Napier:' Dacbtah, mail : ■~'.--i-'-'-- '. ''■'•■■''■ Ist prox "-\ :'".''.'jj. ... ." -' '' "' Vj'sSELS EXPECTED. , ' '. .- .._,-. ; , r .. -- ,- ,^ e> -from Liverpool. Sauea stn ~^* ■;■■'.■ '' from New York, via Melbourne; ■ ;- Hi'v" Vr".. "jlyjuly-1 ■■":':~ > .'■ ." :" ' <;- *-* \^ii^ "ifcaV,.' i»ip,,'fiom London. ;Sailed 22ua "«-*■■ '...;: »:■. imer/iVom Honolulu . .. f ~.'....:,.,, .. .irotttliOndon. Sailed 4tb^«P'- , '•iv'^' r • . liPiWrn London. Li»aing '■'i^" 1. - ,-^ ••6m Lan'don." Lo^^^S t ...,-^j. - ocr, from MeJJxrtuno _," ,-. ~v' jirom ~-i ~ % ' faer, from Levufife^,^ t * :'-',•, ! . .. hooner, fromSydn^cV y ~' v , . feftOni Tahiti •'-> : imports. ' - rr, . >.-.;, '■■■■- M®b,'Eroyd ; i 2 'do, order ; ... v- lEeinpthornej Pros3er,i;iand O•• •• ■ ones ; 4 bags, . Withen; < ; ;.: • ;. Walters ;" 2 keg 3 bitter, "ooffefe, Browii, Barrett* Co; : ■■ ' k<A^y 4 . caaka, Collestftr^ pi . , - . boxes,.! coil 55^re, Telegraph ; • . ,-• >2 boxes goldj" Bank of New J'i ~•: "^ases, 7^o.cU-^r Combes and -' -v'--' ■'■■■ :/' jcwj .oaffn :i.:;i Wi^^i'ings 46 bundles flax, ' \ ;: - . xjlenger 'will leave at teri ;/;-;'kt\^' ■:-.: >/,. ' ti MaCrosatooklierdeparture .. ; ?■. pn Saturday after '■:■■.■■ •: ~;:»\e v Ffowning Beauty, Captain ~I; > ~.-,-,/ -, j(J>Jfi> Saturday evening from n. v '■ ■ !th.?3isO tons coal consigned to - ■ erson & Macfarlane. She left j . ..-.v ,- , :.tiie Bth instant. :• '■- •• :- ■... -,: (CBT^,- lCaptain Worspi/arrived in -v >.••:: j^sterday morning'from'the ■ i. • s^lththefollowuig'passengera: .- lma,n: Sipioji, 3"onea^ Walters, - H '~: : Ui^^utts, Henderson, Bucholz, .- t.vW|hnsley, Newman, Geasner, ' . j^e^ Weaton,; Master.Weston, pweni varrived^on Saturd«y from _ t .-id/Wfgill leave again this afternoon. -i^r^iV Ff*ac^aec^ist3 of 22 bales wool, „,-:.•,. .t ; 3^^36gni, Rolph «j Co.; 37 •:i'..-■•.> *: •.■• d-. 10.-Diirialw^jiahtme, Cruick : ■ ; ooner'lyanhoe" left '"" - MSpb^-sendersaa>?ia3 ...entered *.-l|spi^f: 5 Shei- Mil v leave 1 to tttK- '~'■•'*""' -, , - the' Manakau at morning for Wan- Wy 'Heads. ' l*assenger^— piessrs W. Brewer, Me Hl# WjCleghorn. > ._^ r <^ y ,-r .;•■■

COMMERCIAL.

j ' ■ H^Suif are the Cw~£ om 3' returns for 3 the jP^3B2 'li/rlld; :;■ ■v.&rmJL 18a Ts^^rcflw; shipping ( ;. «v !;>?^4s Mj^-armaTOiß^je^iSs . gold ) ; x* ->v /22. 6s; pilotage arid po*K. c har#©s, .::;h(; ;.i: lia^-Total, £4;489 6s BdV^r -

!'■'■' '■'.'-"■ ' Jj2jttp-'"'■ MINING. f V'; -"> 'vU^RMT:fen the current calls and dividends ' ' iJß&wpsnl** named below :— IBn ~ .. 00 6 Nov 2C ■ILjSagle .. 0 0 2 Nov 20 \-.■■■■ .■ - ■■■■■' wm: : ....":-.:. ol o Nov 27 I > < ■ jftßtoce .. 0 0 6 Nov 28 I - ,< ..".MfiAel Tunnel. 030 0 Dec 2 >■■> i;ln*Hahd .. O!-l 0' Dec 2 i j.amahal v . .. 0 0 2 Dec 2 ! >iii'h-Deycin.. ■■••.. : o 0' 6 ■ .—Dec ■ 2 j v fiewJ ~ .. 00 C \ Dec 2 <*:■■ ", Ship '-'..' .. &=A-*~ J ~' Dec 4' "- -r". "iSiJ^nfe^^r-^Tr 0 6 Dec 9 \• ■ .".'■ ar^S^^" 010 Dec 10 ! h - - isGaaja 1: -^ 05 0 Dec 14 i i.i.... nOxifi \ ••■9.° ? D, ec 80 :^ . - I' >- r - • Qrahomrayn,(26tli November j s '•' "■-'"'; -•ftndiiniilw'JEl. Home's pmce, Queen streetj "tjv--C-,'"• d hooni9w",vNovember/. '.v. ; fl'.','. ■ ' ,nd. Qra%tofe)wn, 27th November ■: ■: ■ mpanj^lßfficfii Queen street, 3 p.m., 28ti an Pftbi^QMpany's ofiice, Queen street | ■ *■••'.. -jd,2p; I.&?s^7tn;Novemb'et ■' '•■V- •■■■'' »c<3pv«riioj|pprovroo Hotel, £.\ip)sl&n£L,d,'p.va.'j ".; Gwernor Browne Hotel, Auckland, ' ',- • Sfe;lfonpnl»er >•> r ;-.;.. w(; : 7:<!i L -;. V Coiipany's, office, Vaile's Buildings, *M)lijPfefi29th November jSfflldings, "VVyndham street, Auckland, WffP^dmpany's office, 44, Queen street, ySSth November ttrWSamstowß, 2nd December IfflHrainy/S office, Insurance Buildings, gbl^ember, 2 p.m', Stw^Hetel,1 Newtofa,3'p<in*.j 10th Dec. office, . 4/4 . Queen atree.t, «8 a li«l*-^town, 12tli DeceJmber --■ , asM':'--"rßmmt Co-operative ffiuildingSodiety, &£s?' «m "VVyndham streebj; 7.3^, p. m I7{ii

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

i,:".-■-. .■<>':,.,■ r. m-d'B Vvta&i-^": '■■■'' .ff V ! \O-!":J" .. t ; - ;.., iday, at 5.30 p.m.,. and to-m6rrow, ' > V ,'■' •■ . -J&S.IS p.m. ' , . -.' .. ij ■ to-naorro\^ at 9.16 a.m. : '»;• "- .* Aer yincent, thls.d^ at .4.30 p.m. : I ' v,> k' ; ' >*: is Wftngarei,* and Mangapai, per Challenger, " '•'• -;-■< 'it 4;30;p.m.' "■ -';'i ;- '■' '■ '-1 '•• ai -~'... tl and Southern provinces, per .Phoebe, pn " ' t'-'"- r#- 28iii inkt,, at 11 a.m. 1 *■ v. r'. "4le,^^- Glenhuntly, ■on Wednesday, 2?ih '' '■'"- ' • • ft~%&Wm'' '■■■■■ I V ;s;i toaafiii' on Thursday, 28th Inst., as under— " •• ■ SriChS^tslancU. British Columbia, United i: : -'I . "■ ■■■•'-,-." •'fKimerica, British Central, and South •> 'i'-.';-;■•"•• - WSB&WL and Foreign West Indies, and ;,', - .|foiiK»pe via England, 10.80 at a.m. 1 V s*La Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 1;' _ ;i - -Aimgy girders and registered; letters »nd - , ~., at ft am. i ' ;' ' ■ ite letters for United States of America . -t--: ■ ted K&gdom," bearing a late fee of 6d in r W&---;'-:> --■'- WtMlpostage, will ba received at this c a-a§^^ KasiKnaW'the Mall Agent on board - - ''*li^SttiSlo;tiiai.fl'of sailing. ■-• ■■,■<-!■ Jtost-office has been removed '•'imufaort Brltomart. 1 the receipt of letters and papers SS«fcaJ-Mr. Sharland'a, Chemist, Short- Southern' Cross office, where /Sdi posted until permanent arrange- X&m tat Mie accommodation of the depart &^K» S- B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

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fe are Cash Pur s? %9,.Bheep3king. Tallow/ wool, M > w&to rates. - ',- "■[■ ■■' ' ,- i; f rf c- JTH^N & CO;, I '* k^^^W STftBETI;■ Storekeepf apoiWffice), Auckland aer as. fai /; * \ • nablei**^ V ,^ idle:" «l-- .•""3F/-V.-.1 .■ •' .. '■■>','■:■'

MARRIAGE.

Darby-Carrison.-Oii. Nov. W, at » r»'™»» Church, bytheKev. Mr NaA Edward Darby, of Belfast, Ireland, to Elizabeth CarriLOn, Kent, Eng land.—Melbov-ne papers pie.* c copy. ..

DEATH.

O'Connbr.—On Nov. 25, Julia, the beloved w:fe of Garrett O'Conner, afteif along and painful illness. . The'furiefal will leave the Hospital, To-morrow, 26th Nov., at 4 p.m. Melbourne and Sydney p.-.pers please copy.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1872.

For'the cause that lacks aaslstarce, For the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

We have pleasure in giving insertion to the following. We can. hardly think, that any practical;,action however/will.fee taken in the proper organization of a system for the suppression of fires unless it is expected that somebody's friend will get the billet of commander-in-chief •:*—Sib,—^ln reading your leading article of the 23rd..inst. I noticed some very just remarks respecting the late fire, and more especially regarding the organization of an efficient fife brigade. There must be but one opinion amongst us as to the fact that a great deal of the damage done at the late fire might have been pre vented. If there'was an amount of disgrace ful apathy shown oh the one hand, there was an equal amount of misplaced energy an d unintelligent effort on the. other. A small quantity of water would have prevented ,fhe burning of thai splendid building; the ruins of which now stand as a disgrace'to the city. The lesson inculcated by the late fire is the necessity .ofrhaying a.well-disciplined body of nieri acting in" concert in conformity with a pre-arranged plan under the orders of an enlightened chief, and with a view to ap- Vomplish by co-bj)erative wh^t can never be effected by unmethodical efforts, however powerfully employed or enthusiasti cally directed!, We know it is much easier to enforce the'necessity of atfire brigade then to point out with certainty the way in which it is to be established- Local jealousies have to be removed and; people; taught to unite for a common purpose who, have been accustomed,to .act in favor of isolated objects. The volunteer system has many admirers, and has, worked,well both in Nelson, Wellington, and'ifaneduV and''many other places !m the colony. The volunteer ia supposed td'ibe a< grade! Higher than the, mercenary fireman. He does; not work for pay, but for the pleasure he feels -in protecting the lives ■afid property, of hip felljOW-tdwnsmen. There is ; an amount x>i l energy and eiithusiasm found in a body of volunteer, firemen that is rarely,found among those who expect to.be paid, foij, their services." These valuable qualities/ when, directed by an enlightened and exper^need chief, will work wonders. There is not a mu^h grander sight than the turn-but of a volunteer fire brigade. At the first alarm of firb every man is at the post;

;a^sifi^Whim ; at a few moments' noticjj the 'jSre:;iftachine3 are rolled to the scerifeojj ganger with incredible expedition jjad/lers ;afe p|ao9rrto the burning building-, to^ienable the inmafes-to escape,- or the -fireriien*to'aS»« -cend. the blazing: "roof; buckets', are forijKi; coming to cjash w^eri-whete small'quantities may..be, deenfed;use|si; axes are ready to cut aipwn any Vd'ange^pus fragments, and hoolts#6 reach thb*s<£parts which it^would. m difficult to reach if a building is found to Be in the w&y^&f^be^suaMW^^ by relays of men, so long as there is work to be done or danger Jjpv, be, Sudtw l-nresume, wai not -the case "at tlie * late" hre, '*ov_ wfij. was the gear taken; away ;t *!"][£.,is of littk consequence 'whether the volunteer -or paid i system be adopted in,/ Auck land, so that an efficient flr,e brigade be &t piice formed. The volunteer plan is sup • p.oSed to be characterised by spirit arid enthii siasiji, and the other to be more,*—-^ 016 , discipline and control.. r^~ is urgent, and ! there is ■ 1-*l)Jie, *ime to :w»!. ste m .^ r8 u 'ina !ab pilli"the merits or, demerits of differ ent systems, the town must be prepared to support the brigade. I would advise that a brigade be formed and I vested in the City cio»jo-oii-_~.rT; .all w/vr-lrincr expenses paidbv T° U state, I ln ,yow-Ba D er t^t ti ■costj to keep, up the Insurance, Companies brigade is something like '£600 per year. Thef Insurance Companies here are aw,«,. - f low tli'e^Bunedin fire brigade is supported. The i^ftfs,tn£r,e'pay a.yearly subscription to the City Council,', according to the amount of risks they hold. ' The Dunedin brigade is limited to thirty members, including officers, and not a fireman in that brigade receives a cent for his. services as firemen; The duty of fire I inspector is vested in the Commis sioner of Police, who, I think, is the proper, person for' that office. I would suggest'that his Worship the Mayor, call a public meeting at an early date, and I ven ture to say that a good brigade will soon be formed. Surely there are plenty of, stout and willing hearts in Auckland who would bej ready to join in such a noble cause, .and^ I, say with you that a hook and ladder com pany be at once formed. ', But before that i can be done the hook and ladder carriage must be procured for the purpose of practice ; a carriage such has they have in Nelson, Dunedin, and Ballarat, where the machine was first made. ; I-wonld strongly advise the City Council to procure one as soon as possible ; such a carriage as the above consists of a great number of valuable appli ances these are a number of iron grapplings with chains for pulling down burning build ings, a box with lamps to furnish light on extraordinary occasions, saws and axes for cutting wood, a number of hand hooks averaging from twelve to sixteen feet long, and a number of small ones to remove rubbish ; spades, crowbars, and picks, and a "jumping sheet into which persons may fall -with safety from burning houses; also twenty-four leather buckets, the same as used by the London fire brigade. There is another machine which is of much greater importance, which is a hose keel. This machine stands on two wheels six feet high, with drum in centre, and is capable of winding up from six to eight hundred feet of hose, all coupled in one length. Above the wheels stands a fine lamp ; white light in front, and a red one behind ; a box in front for branches, washers, and many other things necessary ; also a place in front for two hydrants. This keel lias the advantage over all others. Six hundred feet vt i»v»~ —_^,J_« ■"oTtwo* minutes. One,' tWo;"bi #"moffe*"Tengtli3 can be taken off at will, as the case may require. The cost of hook and ladder carriage is £160; hose-reel, £45. If you think these few remarks worthy of your notice I shall feel obliged and beg to remain, yours truly, Joiin Thomas. The members of the Auckland Quoit Club did not meet on Saturday to compete for fl™ n,M-/.p. m-^ --_i~ s -<-cr-omj secretary s neglect in not advertising the match. It will come off on Saturday next. Messrs Cargill and Andersoh, at a late meeting of the Otago Waste Lands Board, purchased 20,000 acres of land in the Bengor, Burn, and Teviot districts. The hon. Dr Pollen advertises for tenders for the execution of certain works in the Mahttrangi district. The Lodge St. Andrew, No. 418, S.C.will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the Star Hotel, at half-past seven. A Seamen's Mutual Benefit and Protection Society was established on Saturday, and the rules and regulations drawn up. The nexi meeting for the adoption of the rules is announced for Thursday next, at the Thames Hotel. Mr George Eraser has been appointed official auditor of accounts of the official agent for the mining district of the Thames Goldfields, in the place of Mr T. Ritchie, who resigned. The Auckland Horticultural Society will hold its proposed exhibition of roses, plants in pots, window plants, cut flowers, fruits, and vegetables in the City Hall on Thursday next, when a band will be in attendance. The only candidate who was proposed to represent the Pensioner settlements in the Provincial Council, in the place of the late Mr Freer, was Mr W. Kelly, of the East j. Coast, and on Saturday, at the hustings, this f gentleman was duly declared elected. r The by-law for the prevention of cattle I straying within the city will be confirmed i by the Council at its sitting on Monday next. 3 Tne penalties for the infringement of the law . are severe. 3 The Registrar of "Friendly Societies has 3 received and duly registered a manuscript of * the by-laws of the Good Intent Lodge of 1.0.0. F. Manchester Unity. I The debris under Webb's (building broke 1 put on Saturday evening, but the flames were . soon extinguished by a supply of water from 3 Mr Firth's well. From observations made to-day the fire appears entirely extinguished. 2 A sweepstake rifle match was held on f Saturday afternoon at the butts, Mount V' ;Edeh;'between fifteen volunteers. ; A similar i match will take place on Saturday week be - tweeh the members of No. 2 Company. The i range on Saturday next will be in the hands i of the Victoria Company. r': A correspondent complains that he has been made the victim of a hoax, He says, that observing an advertisement in Saturday's Meralct, stating that. thi*ee men and two boys were required for farm work he applied,, and was sent to Mr Pilkington, at West Tamaki, a'distance of nine miles from': town. Qn j teaching ■ there he was; told thai; the farmer was in town. He walked back and found ' the gentleman at Mr Paul's, the butcher, I when he was told that all he required was a r strong boy for- milking.' Our correspondent . is very indignant at /having to suffer for a j little bit of high-falutin'. i To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco l and cigars, if they would only visit Mrs j Sharped heat little .American Tpbacco and s Cigar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they ! may purchase the same cheaper than in any ". Other house in the city.. j No inferior goods keptin stock; would not purchase such; for i :the public at any price. • One trial,ia suffi s 'cien't to guarantee a continuance of custom. i, ,Cftve,a,,call.— Advt. • r--4'<^ I

A TGtv aafi accident haftpeiifd wst^vda^ i rVuttlW^a. the daughter of Mr tlormau. j ■mdlofi'®'.th; Alexandra Hotel, ParAoU it ftv T i£»s-3 thai s^ne v.af? v-"-yJI" wra;'T r' W jo-l tes .vluflr on« «tf : ..tlieii? i^iJitmg sot mv. t, I. r .•'.'.•;.■ ■■■■■'o ruaiiod cat in her terror and ■.." iv; IMr Lynn's" gwden. This gen tleitum, observing !.' " peri»« £at onoe *iwv^ l,er in a tarre riat tLut V*» hM«ly: He siiv-eseded in t-stuignisluiiK ifivs wcs. "V; fche poor littte thitg h^ tfcen d»a.Uu^ hands A oasc o¥iiß4-üßimg iiriar»e- «J«n« <JMS t':.,, loiicyfJonrt to-jxwjrs'o^V. M.: bTeenawdj,^ "the richest mm in New Zealaiid," i» to_ b> indicted rs » " common ntiis&ee.' H«s "^ L:- cnnp-jUetl the cwrse of 'bringing him before a jury. We awtaeipate that Mr Gi-aenaway %vill mak-3 svn fajge'nious d^cueo, and as Mo has been chwt o«gii»oor hiimali his ftxplauation of the »torf«* ~,^. »</; ,vith the long pole will be exceed ingly intoroalitig. As tho case, if flxiccess fvilv proved fco-raorrtw, w-i!l result in fcne richest man in Now Zealfc«>." being com mitted Eor.triftl afc the Supi-exn.^ Court,, wo lpay

•mioiua&a an extenairc .j jit*? ot l«gai wuent on the unsavoury'case, torwt areiiottc.juppc^e that the gumea!a!wiiilße so,^W« "aJ£ Greenaway uses on a wet'day to facilitate his drainage operations Will be produced in evidence, but we deem it absolutely necessary that he should have'it in orcfer to give ocular

demonstration to the bench ofhis engineering skill in the removal of sewage- A cadet corps is in course-of formation for the districts.of Dedwood ipd Richmond. The boys have been drilling for the last two or three months at the Ponaouby Academy, under Sergt.-Major Molloy,.and promises to do him; that credit which sinilar efforts have created. At the last drill the bugler and fifer were elected by the boys, and no doubt, if they are enrolled, the corps will prove ot great benefit to the neighbourhoods where so many youths can be gathered and save them coming through the town.

Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather, a considerable number of per sons availed themselves of the opportunity Ijetween the showers of visiting the Surrey gardeW, belonging to Messrs. Mason, and indulging in a share of strawberries and cream, which are to be had in abundance in these beautiful gardens.

The inquest relating to the late disastrous fire will be held to-morrow at two o'clock, when, we believe, a satisfactory account oi its origin will be given, and that the fire was the result of an accident.

Some fine exhibits of kauri gum were shown on Saturday afternoon in the stores of Messrs Walker and Co., which are to be forwarded to the 0 hristcluirch Exhibition, and from thence to the Exhibition of Vienna.

The public meeting at Otahuhu for the election of a school committee will be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall this evening. At the close of the forenoon service in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, yesterday, the Rev. D. Bruoe intimated that when in England he had ordered an organ to be built suitable for the requirements of a colonial church. He did not order the instrument Ytwjui i LVr-*/•**»•■£»♦■ 'i• Ati/I»ow jj», <j!bnrch. hut he have the first offer of it. He had called a meeting of his office-bearers and they had resolved to accept of the organ. There was no principle involved in the matter; the congregation had already adopted the mode of praising by the aid of instrumental music, ancf the question was simply one between a good instrument, and a better. He believed the office-bearers had acted .wisely *~ ~»°oi» ---i. to erecs the organ m St. Andrew s Church, and he hoped the members of the congregation would show by their actions that they willingly acquiesce in the decision of their office-bearers. The organ has, we believe, been landed from the Queen Bee, now in the harbour. It is » superior instru ment ; it was built under the gratuitous superintendence of an experienced builder, and those who heard it played previous to its being shipped write in glowing terms of the solemn grandeur of its tone. St. An drew's congregation are to be congratulated upon the acquisition of such an aid to their service ,of song, and it is to be hoped that the friends of the church vill give a cordial and practical support to th 3 office-bearers in : this very laudable enterprise. The sum of £30 will ha handed over to the Committee of the Independent Order of Oddfellows' this evening bj Mr P Doran, the manager of the Auckland Ercelsior Minstrels, for the benefit of the widows and families of J. Waiteand'B. Taylor, this sum being the net proceeds of the entertainment given au the City Hall on Monday list.

The Postmaster, we heai, has engaged the premises lately occupied by Mr Eattray m Shortland-street for the receipt and dispatch of mails and for carrying oa the business of the several postal departments, including the issuing of money orders and matters con nected with the Savings' Bank. The necessary alterations will be immediately proceeded with.

A literary and musical entertainment is announced for Monday next at St. Matthew s School for the purpose of augmenting the library for the young. The bill of fare as shewn in another column is of an attractive character, consisting of reoitations, original and select balln<la, a llo ta, and solos. The musical department will be under the,super-. intendence of Mr Joseph Browne, organist of St. Matthew's.; We believe the concert will be such as will realise the expectations of the projectors. . I j

Mr Louis Haselmayer (says the Melbourne Telegraph) has manual dexterity in other ways than in sleight or''hand, for there is on view in Messrs Lee and Kaye's window, Collins-street, a small tfWe-faPj not moi-e^ than 18in. across, composed of 12,018 pieces of English, American, and New Zealand woods. This clever., piece of mosaic work shows marvellous patience aud dexterity on thepart of the constructor. The Melbonrhe Telegraph might Mye added that this clever piece of workmanship was manufactured by Mr A. Seuffert, the cabinetmaker, of Elliott street, Auckland, and disposed of by him ,to Professor Haselmayer. . ! I

The returns of the sales of the different sewing machines, during the year 1871, show the Singer machine to be by far the moat, popular of air in the market, the number sold being 181,260, put 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.tpersons needing them,, supplied" 2,427, Singer machines against 517 of all otjier 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.] Mr J. H. Johnson, of Napier-street, writes to say that the accident lie met with was not while loading, a dray, but while he was walking over a, portion of t^ie wharf where one of the planks being rotten, his leg went through the wharf, He is progressing favourably ; ■■

UNKNOWN.

about thirty <■ .:av<.:::tv'< "v, ;.;./.,., it itoes : Sffited thi^iout vv- tb good oruerv chair reos takes by-.Mr X*^*-^^^^ | ,i khe previous meeting ?£ -J^n Jrf \ .. c t3ie annual meefcjug.in -aso. He said that the mine w*k n g.x,, ■:;..• -that he oud tbe other l"™*™ w?m houert ..i* r rwt the wbuJ >JJ hems? properly wot'iceu, iwi n? n«n ot*j wtefl for tin" good of the cidHfyatiy, *■' •Unfed that biicw had becv from <> tu.seven ,vt or Rpcciuewß trJwn iVwt as stated by the W mSSr to Dv P«kw, or that ■« uwionatiy Sad any mo] ;e i* wising I. delay cruufaing at the "Xii Ite^aiKiuirt battery. The reason why crushing Ji.au not bbeii started withhi a v«^k or so ot the

of -mart/ dc-sc-ibwl ir, bbc directors' repot* as of payable onality «-ouM not i>-'e prmj for crushing. He concluded by sa>mg that he would refrain from expressing any opinion, "*"*(? t}je relative merits of different batteries, ■Se -NeV^talfertattery, ■' -Hi. clos^g remark was, " that if it had *c* been for the agitation in Auckland crushing would have been begun before now." Mr O'Brien, a director, said that he could not understand people making a noise when there was no cause for it, and objected to statements being made in the^papera^with out proof. He could bear out the statement of the previous speaker that the mine was being fairly worked. . ... Mr Snowden, a director, stated that ne frequently visited the mine, and very re cently saw some very rich specimens taken out frvhich were now in ■ the managers custody. He believed, as far as he knew, there had been nothing like tampering .wtia. the specimens, or unfair clealmg of any kind. On being questioned, however Mr Snow den admitted that although it had been de cided at a meeting of the Board to crush at the Nil Desperandum some three weeks since, the resolution had never been acted on because Messrs Barry and O'Brien ab stained from giving any assistance in carry ing the resolution into effect., .Mr Barry had on°several occasions said that he would prefei crushing at the New Zealand battery. Mr Joseph Bennett contrasted the glowing reports issued by the directors ami mine manager in September with the statement* now made by Mr Barry. How could a man holding the position of Chairman of Director* sign his name to a document, and publish it, knowing the same to be false, which it musi be if what Mr Barry had just stated be true Why did not he, when he found out thatth< 100 tons of quartz would not pay for crushing inform shareholders of the fact ? There was no alternative but to accept the printed re port and believe we had a valuable property, or take the extraordinary statement of Mi Barry, and come to the conclusion that th< mine was a poor one. , Mr T. L. White said that he consider^ the so-called explanation of Mr Barry tht most evasive and unsatisfactory he hac k»p«, Wr,l. Ha (Mr Barry) had msistec ' and so forth, but had left untouched th< main questions to which the meeting demanded straightforward replies, viz..: whj ' did the directors not redeem the promise ' made at the annual meeting to crush within a week or so when they Could hare done sc ' with ease by connecting the mine with the Nil Despp-ranauzuJl^ttoT • {MUI wnytlie mia€ manager was allowed to put some five cwt. oi ! specimens among the general stuff? The 1 meeting had heard from Mr Snowden that it 1 would cost about six shillings per ton more to crush at the New Zealand than at the Ni] 1 Desperandum battery, and yet Mr Barry failed to give any reason whatever for his strange unwillingness to proceed with the ; crushing. He had the audacity to say that '' they would have started crushing last week if ! it had not been for the agitation in Auckland.': What could the meeting think of a man who deliberately told them in «*<">* ««,{, ■i,»tftraid trample on «~- interests because his own 1 sensitive feelings Tvere hurt by legitimate ■ agitation. On Mr, Barry's own admission he had been guilty of great apathy to say the least, and had not acted for the good of the shareholders generally. , Mr Moss was clearly of opinion that the : directors should at once resign. It was i evident that they could not work in unison, and did not command the confidence of the "t shareholders ; and whije this state of things > continued it was idle toexpect payable results ; from the mine. He was, glad that the ineet-j ing had been called to afford the directors an opportunity of Explaining matters, but lie 5 must say that after hearing those gentlemen 1 he felt more convinced : than ever that; 1 inokler to allay the prevailing uneasiness; E it would be better for them to.resign forth -3 with. He trusted that the^would have the - good taste to do so, and not force the share- T holders to call ah extraordinary meeting. 1 : Mr Barry, said he would not resign, and he defied anybody to cast a stain 6n bis s character. He had been earning an honest 3 living at the r New Zealand Battery, but that c was no reason ,why wrong motives should be s attributed to him for , not crushing at thje c other battery. r -:'V.';I v .!i;^: V' J',s oI^ li'-v« J 1 Mr O'Brien also declined to tender iiis

resignation. i ■■■■'...- /.•<..• i<] .... ; ! Mr Snowden said; he for one was quite willirfg to resign. nHe believed the directors could have had'fuM& in ; hand in' place; of ma&ing a call ;•and personally hie T*ra,n;bed to crish three weeks>agp.' ■■' ■■■■;■■ •■ Mr TJpham quoted frbiji the annual 'report a!nd ; criticized, the varib'us items ,'seriatini, contrasting them with the unsatisfactory' /statements of Mr Barryi i who he .thought was iinfit for his'position. He thought that, a man who; coiilai'sigii:his name to a report which he now' confessed .'" top glbwing," and who icould; shew such contempt for the interests of the company twas quite unworthy; of confidence. In his.opinion the directors,, would resign atonc'e if they'had'a spark of manly feeling in them. oa I < Some desultory discussion followed when,' finally, ' the;, foUowing resolutions ;rwere . adopted iUjnanimoiisly :.— —' ',i ' ' ; t; ' " That in the opinion of; this meeting it is expedient that, "the whole .of the directors should resign! "' ,• J V , r , r , . y . : "That a copy "of-the above resolution be forwarded to the legal 'manager at i ;Coro nlandel to be laid before 'a meeting of'the Board with the least possible delay." E :iflJThat the whoje of the jsp^sittTens 'bnr^iand be at once deposited ,in uone; or other?oj the banks for, safe custody." .., , ! ]Before^^^ separating it'^&.s(..^explained-to the shareholders thiat ,sh'6u,lii ; : the direptor^, not resign the resolution: passed on. Monday last to call an extraordinary meeting would !be carried into effect., : r. .: ;The meetingthen closed.i!..i,,jp..( no • r still \

,'Hovr many-unfortunates nare fallen in ■who was also a veteran "bachelor. '^f6s half, bo many^ madam, aB have fallen i» loTe V ir&» his tf»ty,reply*, i

V Mr-.--. >» T> ~,,.,:::'-": ' er3 ,{ u ] o r>cni r-f Y^rms. a-, r :-: AueA '• ' *■ ''••■'' '. , ; so large «a ..-^ '"_.,>,. , v ,_ t ~l ;, . \._,ik of. thy f,o be Mgrtitcci.!, 'i^l"''_.'," jUioiapij ■A-iiu";3si'1S ! op&ratio 3U»<r^rttJ;ri " a-' :1"; ■'*.;'' .^ .'i.r ~,-:,, d ■a'truly i-vV'^.;^-;' -;• ■• ' n^S'tifl h'rfeßteHS. .^/J--,J<;ii^y *' f ,;.. ai ,i ,actinc; was i Liu. " Q.«fvf'" ?SS" St&is? • ■ oicL" was beautitmlj; rcdattere^j "^ V |,;,., .i er have-bcfan more grftntt^r, ftloliu^. >~,-i : V ; E ;^«a» behalf of her infaiH^ •»;; -^ '■',■ .. . '~., Yj,-rt/' wa« luttif > ''Hff Signova Coy both Hang ami -■ -' ~* ; j h?-f- her vyi'^-j l^JirA^T'vplboth bient^ ! •*&• - Iffer^;- wS ~f- auets

pure." Both&ese artists ;^re re C ■was highly successful. ■61gu«f^r-«~—^—^aa. Pollio" He sang the ffi^g^Sffi fervour 111 hi* Share of the duet ah. Spo tardi," in his aril" Va, crudele c a and Flavius, by Signor Benso. Ihe chorus was ver^effective, and the whole opera, ran Try smoothly. The enthusiastic bursts of Ippbmse which greeted the performers during its progress showed the appreciation of the audionc? of their great , Mi{.. JIRJ Zelman's conducting added no little to the success of the opera. This evening the Opera Company return to the Choral Hall, and the world renowned and splendid opera of Meyerbeer's, " L'Africaine," willbe produced for the first time in Auckland. This opera is divided into five acts, and the scene lays first in Portugal, and afterwards on the eastern Sast of Africa. The plot refers to the levotion of an African queen towards E Lrepid discoverer; Vasco, an^hom he has brought home <*ptive in proof of his discoveries. He m f ?"?'" Peking the hand of the daughter of his king, and the affection is reciprocated. A o ™l however, in the shape of Dor,.Pedro, £ sent to follow up the discoveries he has aireaay ma le beyond the dreaded Cape, but, through mmm S seeks the deadly atmosphere of the In stormy realms here on liign ' Dwells love, ne'er more to die.

The cast is as follows :—Portugese :: Don Pedro, Sigiior Dondi ; Don Diego, Signer Tournerie : Don Alvar, Signorßenso ; Vasco Mr j!e. Kitts ; First Sailor, Signor Favas ; Second Sailor, Signor Serafinoj; Anna, Sienora Tournerie; Donna Inez, Signora Coy. Africans: Nelusko, Signor Coliva ; Chief Brahmin, Signor Dondi ; Second Brahmin, Signor , ; Third Brahmin, Signor Serafino ; Selika, Signora Zenoni.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before P- A. PWH ?o -,85i1., K-M.

DRUNKENNESS,

A drunkard was fined 10s and costs; another forfeited his bail.

Eliza Lestrange, an old offender, was charged with having been drunk and dis orderly. She was also charged with making use of obscene language. .. The Court fined her 20s and costs for the first offence, and for the second £5 and costs, or the alternative of three months' imprisonment. ALLEGED BREACH OF THE PAWNBROKERS* ACT. Mr Morris Marks appeared in answer to a charge of charging the sum of tenpence in excess of interest allowed by the Act upori a.jpledge belonging to one George Saunders. ; The case was withdrawn. '. ._ : PETTY LARCENY. John Noyer, a v boy about 12 twelve of age, was charged with stealing a box of figs; valued at 4s 6d, the property of Messrs Ewen and Co., grocers, Queen-street..., It transpired that the little fellow was persuaded to commit the act by an older boy. In discharging the boy his Worship re commended his father to give him a flogging; VIOLENT ASSAULT. I Andrew Heavy was charged with violently assaulting John Ryan by striking him over ,the head with an iron bar. ! The case has been adjourned since the 12th, inst., in cons&t[uence of the injuries received by the prosecutor. He' was, how ever, so far recovered to-day as to be enabled to appear, although his head was bound ]up with surgical bandages. , ,< i Inspector Broham now stated that he had just received a message from M^c Beveridge, j asking him to postpone the case. ■ ! Thb hearing was adjourned until ThUrstlay next. LtTNACY.

A female residing at Freeman's Bay was ordered to be conveyed to the Asylum for medical treatment, upon the testimony of prsM. B. Nicholson arid Hooper. ■ i .it > . This concluded the business. ! j

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., District;, Judge.) ' ~!■■ ! The following civil cases were heard before the Court,,anddisposed of as.under ':-— , ' JOHN BERRY V. MATTHEW EDGAR. , ■ Claim, £47 10s 7. ■ I - This was a claim for the balance of an ac count for work done, which had been pre viously heard in this Court;. •; . . I His Honor considered that thei i^aintin had not made put his case.—Nonsuwe^;. i JAMES PALMER, V ERITEST R; iJILL-' Claim £20, for goods sold an<? delivered to the defendant. Judgment for plaintiff wiih costs,. Defended Cases. GEORGE E. G. JACKSON V. THE MURK** HILL GOLD MINING CO. ;.. wrr -\JU i ':, mTI: appear^ for plaintiff; ,: Mr Eogan for the defendant. ~ £■ 1 The Vaintiff (Captain Jackson) deposed 1 that he V was a minfng speculator, and wa

engaged "by tie above company on the sth of August last to proceed to Coromandel to connect a tramway with>attery, and prepare for the crushing, at a'saliary of £4 perweek ; and that he remained there until the duties which he had undertaken were -fully earned. :: out The work was to have been done in four weeks, but as that could not be done m that time, he received verbal instructions to continue in his position until the work was completed. He, then rendered his account for £26, having already received £10 on account^ 'His account , was paseed by the-; directors oh; the 16th- October,, at their Williams, ci airman of the ' Board of Directors, stated that he remen^ bered: Captain Jackson being engaged fojc s t month to do the work of connecting^ trau way with the battery, but he objected^ his retention after the month ; but, .»_lk ,- .}a|kson was also a director he did not inter ferfeter McTavish stated that he was legal i manageroof the company ;at the gme Jtofo , plaintiff was employed m snpervismg fte iaying down of the tramway; he knew further that he-was looking after the interests of the company, but he told him he was doing so at niroiynffisk, but he had no power to dis ,hamepiaintifF,>nor,could.hegeta^directors meeting to cliscontlnu<»-lils_s«a=Eic«s i -_ r —__-,-s—-^ Mr Appleby a director lof 5 the com ■nany andgave similartestimony to that of the l4ast witness, buthe soldhis shares immediately after the last meeting, and ceased .to be a director. He, however, while a director, .approved of the plaintiff's continuing on the Mr Rogan contended that the plaintiff had •failed to make out his case, as Ke-had pro secuted; the work entirely oh his own responsibility, and therefore he., could not reasonably charge the company wUh the five weeks beyond the stipulated four yeeks. Mr J. B. Russell, in supporting '^plaintiff's full claim, shewed that the plaintiff's ser vices had been rendered, and that Captain Williams and other of the directory assented to Mr Jackgon's continuance, whci was em ployed there with the full knowledge of all the directors. J - £,"" His Honor said there was no de^ubt but that plaintiff was entitled to the moilth, and the directors had shown great negh/gence in not taking prompt measures. ' The^ should certainly have dismissed him, but<as they continued to receive reports fromjiim and did not dismiss him judgment mnst.be for -the plaintiff. .j^; f ,;.;, ; ■;,.•.. : . / TliO>l4S WALLIS V. PBIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD - MINING COMPiIWY. i • ■.•••; Claim, £50 damages. ; ■_• Mr for the plaintiff. Mr vy; L. JRees for defendant. , . [Left sitting.] H

TELEGRAPHIC

FROM OUR OWN CORIiBSTOjroJtNT.

GBAHAMSTOWN. ,Tjif o:i:j i This day, 1.14 p.m;

The result of the week's crushing in ths^ Caledonian is 200 ounces—93.from 15Q tona ; quartz, and 107 ounces from 158 tons gg* ings ' . The British claim has crushed 15 tons: for 9 ounces.7 -"'••■? ■"■ " '■•' •• -• ■ i '• .■■'; ■ TJle-i»rapK"a3gel: "ttcE in-! gold • starea ai-e rising in consequence! At fire o'clock yesterday afternoon a boy named Frederick Moore-Tpas kicked "in thg head by a horse, and his skull fractured over/* the rgiht temple." Two^iiorsea had" strayed; into his grandmother' garden, and while in the act of driving them out one kicked him with both'hind legs, and he fell insensible to the ground. For some hours the boy's life was despaired of, but to-day hopes aie enter tained that he will recover. . ■ .

COROMANDEL.

This d*y. ; The crushing of the Tokatea yielded 360pz. 5 dwts. of retorted gold. :■. . , .":r:

TAURANGA.

This day, 0.50 p.m,

The s.s. Southern Cross arrived at 9 p.m. last night. She will leave this; evening for Opotiki, weather permitting, A meeting was held \ on Saturday evening for the purpose of establishing a flour mill in the district. A provisional commitee was formed for carrying out the object of the :ineeting; I." SliT MOIT

NAPIER

■ ■ ' BffliT This day. The Nebraska left ■ liei-e for Auckland at half-past two yesterday afternoon. k;

CORRESPONDENCE.

FIRE INSPECTORS

(To the Editor of the Eveninc* Star;), Sir, —To correct some exaggerated state ments, I have ascertained that Mr Asher, was originally appointed lire inspector by the Superintendent; that Oli the Corporations Act coining into existence the appointment devolving upon the Mayor, he submitted Mr Asher's application f oj4 confirming ap pointment to the City Council, who recom mended that both Mr Anderson, City Surveyor^ and Mr Asher beappointed,;which was done. On the appointment fof -i-Mr Matthews by the Insurance Companies to the command of their brigade, an application was made to appoint him a fire inss: Horalso, but as no'reason was shown that h^#«s<su perior in ability to those already appointed it was not deemed advisable to appoint more "generals ;" and as it \\oyr appears that the Companies' brigade pay more attention to in sured interests, it is as well he was not ap pointed, as d. peradiLOccupyingthat position requires to> loojs. after general not. particular interests, the natter of the'dispute at the fire so magnified amounted to the 'Mayor, at the request of the Fire Inspector, informing the,captain of Mr Matthews' engine that the inspectbrs were "tHe persons duly^l9S(>rised at fires to take the command and responsi bility of directing-matters j afterwards the Provincial Government Turncock came up and said b« was/in- charge of ,the water. Under which King; •Beruzoni?—Yours, &c., "Mkciivxmcna <>■»■- -■■-■■■■■• ■,-■--■ ■ .■

Mr Seed was a. passenger by the s.s. Phcebe, which .arrived, .in the,, Manukau,yes terdayl The Secretaryof Customs haajcome to Auckland with the view of, enquiring officially concerning the late fire, and- of re ppr^iiig upon matters generally in; connection i with. office . acconinioaati,Qn for the various department of the General Government,

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|Ijf| |OOS&EAVE W CO. "■j'ylK j ArenowSelling-t^ S'|M - ;•„,,* Good Stout Gtey i .^.licp,;|^3id -;Q\ Best Scarlet Flanjiei, lightly. damaged,/»t.ls -^ '' 40 dozen Towels,j^;\4Jd'eaoh : . .%,, ■■ % :;72in. GJrej^Sheetbi^,! at i<o '< :|2{n. White Sheeting, at Is ■■■: 'Heavy Welsh Flannel, at Is -Msrl Grenadines, St B^d -.; ■■ ~ I S'-ffil I ■ '■ : Printed-Delaiha,-at=24d-. v ■. ~ mtiMK m»»j .-i-.-. White Toilet Quilts, from G's lid* - " ]"' Linen Huck Towling, at Cid 20 dozen Ladies' Stays, at Is 6d ' "\yhite Cotton Hose; from a-fd I (i, L^ite Marsella, 9.Jd , Long Lace Curtains, from 4s 9d 50 dozen Parasols, from Is 3d each ' ' •• Musin Curtains, C yards, from 4s lid; p ( er, pair. 1 ::-:.•:■.,, .;.,;, ;j mie M»H fig A J3*-&~— «-^E iamrTT CT JT J1 ■ / 1.11 .f ; !.' .:,'!; ,i '.) '! c.i i - •liioi . rpHE BEST MOLE I^IJSEES; in New Zealand dan be bought at'J. COSGRATE



ANDCa'SatCs/lld. OPEC IA L GIB CU L A E.; j Last and Clearing-out Sale of DRAPERY and CLOTHING before the Finai Closing of our Premises, will continue during -the month of November. f A Large and Well-assorted Stock to choose from, and . thev whole will be offered at an Immense reduction from former prices. SN.'Bi-i-The Stock: has been; REMOVED from the Wakefield-street Shop into the Qvieen-street Shop for convenience of sale. White and Grey Calicoes, Flannels, , bite Cotton Hose, and a very large assortment /of Children's Socks:---*- — _,„ _ Boys' and Men's Clothing, White Shirts, Under Vests,' Socks, Braces, Ties, &c, at a Great Sacrifice, i 1 ): E. HO^BS, ! WHOLESALE & EETAIL,' DRAPER, UPPER QUEEN STREET, 11| Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. IN consequence of .the, i late fire, SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, Shortland street, is about to be REMOVED, to make roomfcrl;he'Gfeneral Pdst-omcei 1.. 1 U . ; i; ■ Previous to removal, the Stock will be offered at REDUCED PRICES for TWO WEEKS ONLY, and intendin; purchasers will find it to their advantage to -•naka.an-earJK.caJL 2k—otzm=» wxii ta, ~_ -. Agent. Shortland street O»te Rattray's), November 25, 1872. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S m- HOLES ALE..PRICES CUBKBNT^:- Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown s Brand," per ton of 2;0001bs. .. . .. 19 0 0 , Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton 10 0 0 Seconds, per ton .. ••_••__■:: T 0 0 Sharps, per ton- -^jr^r "' 0 13 Bran, per DUShel Of 201b n Q fi Oats, per bushel ■.. ,'«•'•• „ o « Fowl Wheat per bushel •■ •• •■ °6 ° Wharf Mills, November 15, 1872.



. . tms -^ony ig fully established; unrivaUed' as f rom^OTd ta^wfaaUa S3T Grwi BrtWn «8 soon as J \ i | u -^.^- ,; .._... — . •■ Agent, Xter layers. . arrangements can be made. Vroprietor," Friday and Saturdfly mornmfS.



Office', WyAdh»iAi-BU:eet, 'xniu^-vyivy-u. w^, r „ ifew Zealand :— • f Saturday, November i 3, 187?.