r Lee offered a pound to the first man who hit If the target, which announcement was received with a "cheer, and increased excitement was manifested. In addition to the target prac tice a couple of shells were fired at zero in quick time to burst a short distance from the gu,n and show the effect they would be likely to have on an advancing foe. At the conclusion a shot each was fired by the officers, Captain Featon and Lieutenant Devore, and also one by Major Tisdall. On visiting the target it was found that several holes had been made, and .most of the party having brought away mementos in the shape of shot and pieces of shell, the order " form the order of march" was given, and the gun was brought to the Naval-shed at the North Shore, and there left for the use of the second detachment, -who are to tire on Tuesday next.

ADJOURNED PETTY SESSIONS.

This Day,

(Before J. May (chairman), T. Cheeseman, and G. B. Owen, Esquires, Justices of the Peace.) The Court of Petty Sessions, adjourned from the previous day, was resumed, and the following cases were disposed of : — I OBTAINING GOODS 3Y FALSE PRETENCES. Chas. Ramsay was charged with obtaining by false pretences money and goods to the -value of £4 7s from Mr William Eose, hotel keeper, Shortland. | On the application of Mr Broham the accused was remanded until the 2nd Decem ber, to be dealt with by the magistrates at the Thames. i ALLEGED ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. ! Edward Lodge, Paul Jones, and Andrew Grattan (on bail), appeared on remand from the previous day charged with assaulting Constable Satchwell in the execution of his duty on the 24th instant. Mr Joy appeared for tho defendant. i Constable Satchwell deposed that he arrested Lodge for being drunk and dis orderly in Shortland - street, when the defendants interfered and assaulted him. There was a large crowd of people—no one came to witness's assistance except a man named Wells. Witness was struck by Lodge several times, and was shoved about and ill-used by the other defendants. ! Mr Joy cross-examined the constable in <order to show that he was not so badly used as he tried to make out, and except in a legal sense was not assaulted at all. Witness said that at least seventy people were present. I There was a row. Dont's know if Wall knocked Jones down in the gutter or not. i There was a marine there from the man-of- < war. He was very drunk. There was I another man-of-war's man who was not so ■ dmnk. Jone3 demanded of witness to let go \ Lodge. Witness refused, and Lodge struck Mm. Did not call on the by-standers for assistance. Jones and Lodge were brought ! to the station by witness, and Walls and Grattan-was taken afterwards.

John Wall, who said he was not in any employment at the present time, and lasppened to be in Shortland-street on the evening of the 24th, corroborated Satchwell's testimony as to his bf»ing interfered with by the defendants, who compelled him to re lease his prisoner. Witness went to the constable's assistance, and the defendants then tried to " hammer" him (witness). Jones struck him.

By Mr Joy :I am not in employment. I have money of my own. I Jive at the Grey hound. I had a drink with defendant that day. They forced me to drink. They asked, me. I went to the Q.O.E. for a glass of beer. I. did not swear the previous day I was watching and following Lodge about all day. I had noticed him drinking that day. I had not got my eye upon him particularly. I did not knock Jones down into the gutter ; he was so drunk that he fell. I pushed him because he was trying to "hammer" Satchwell. Did not hear the constable ask for assistance. I do help the con stables sometimes. I did assist a man to gaol previously, but not by putting my knee in the small of his back. Grattan struck the constable. He was very noisy and rowdy, and did his best to hammer me and the constable. He said "hammer the b- ," meaning me and the constable. This was the case for the prosecution. Mr Joy then addressed the Court for the defence, \irging that the constable's testimony was not that of truth.

Mr Abbott, Thomas Peters, and Thomas Jarvis having given evidence in favour of the prisoners, the Bench considered that the charge against Grattan had not been proved, he would therefore be dismissed ; but in re gard to the other two prisoners the charge was established beyond dispute. The Bench would inflict upon them a fine of £2 each, and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment. LUNACY. The Bench, on the medical testimony of Dr J. H. Hooper and Dr Bayntun, com. mitted a young man named John Finley Child to the Lunatic Asylum, he being of unsound mind. This was all the business.

AUCKLAND CITY WEST ELECTION.

NOMINATION DAY

The nomination of five (5) members to serve in the Provincial Council for the electoral district of Auckland City West took place at noon to-day at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, Wellesley-street. There was a large attendance. Colonel Balneavis, the Returning Officer, having read the writ and election notice, called upon any duly qualified person to name a candidate.

[A request that the proposers and seconders should not make speeches was agreed to, aa m Oity East.] Mr W. Marks proposed Mr W. Swanson. Mr Maseßeld-seconded. Mr T. L. White proposed Mr Boy lan. Mr Asher seconded.

Captain Casey proposed Mr Patrick Dignan. Mr Jerome Cadman seconded. Mr P. Darby proposed Mr T. Macrcady. MrDingwall seconded. Mr Stannus Jones proposed Mr F. L. "rime. Mr Grey seconded. I Mr King proposed Mr Burn. Mr Carr seconded.

Mr Black proposed Mr D. Go] die. Mr ■f robert seconded.

Mr Allan O'Neill proposed Mr W. Kirby. Mr Staines seconded. Mr Bartlett proposed Mr Coupland. Mr tousens seconded. Mr Swanson said ifc was quite true that he nad not intended to stand as a candidate, but being pressed he had consented after some hesitation. He should ask no one for a Vote. He had no committee, and should wave it to his friends. It had been pro- Posed by 300 electors that the five old mem bers should stand again, but if better men came forward he would resign, and they would get a better marf^and he would have ,<\^ re me- In reference to Education \oS£erß he 3aid the question must be grappled j*ai. If the money could be got from en <wttvments so much the better, but the money «ÜBttegot. He was not in favour of the cnurches interfering with secular education. « the churches had done their duty in il} o Ea(rt the present cry would noi; be raised, vAUflronhaa been left subject to loathsome

diseases, and had to be washed like .sheep buck was not a proper state of things. As to u he police there were only 31 o f them, and s ur ei y the Superintendent and province could manage them They must be a set of cripples if they could not. He had employed more men himself and had no difficulty, lhere might have been some mistakes f v ,\u Th£ mes ' but that was the tault of the officers. He was quite willing to let matters stand as they were, but if Mr Williamson applied to have the police handed over he would get them. As to immigration lie was favourable to the encouragement of settlement in the country, but it was absurd to settle penniless men on land. He was in iavor of giving away land to those already here on condition that they occupied it. M to waterworks, he would like to see some definite plan adopted. Mr Seccombe offered to give a supply for a certain sum. Why not try this V It was worth £1000 to find , out whether the supply was there. The i great object in the Council was to assist the Superintendent to make the little money they had to go as far as possible. He did not think Provincial In stitutions were going to die out as soon as some other people said, and if they did the province would still have to bear their bur , clens. The work would be worse and more expensively done. If returned he would do his best for them. There was one asset trom the old Supreme Court House site which could be devoted to education and ■ some £20,000 could bo raised on it, and there were other odds and ends. The matter of utilizing the Three Kings and some other endowments rcste 1 with the Goneral Govern ment. He was in favor of the Permissive i -Bill, which had the support of most of the moderate drinkers. Respectable- houses would not be touched by it, only the bad °nes- Jt was bad policy to try to go the whole hog" against all publicans, many of whom, were good citizens. Mr Boylan said he wa3 one of the "bunch of fives." Their conduct for the past four years was before the public, and the electors would choose with their eyes open. All public questions had been fully discussed and decided upon by them in the face of the public. The relief of the city debt and the Harbour Board had been dealt with by them. As to the Education Act, it ; could not be worked in the bush. Schools already in operation should bo open to inspection and receive assistance. He did not approve of the Education tax. The proposer made the mistake of copyin" an old .Nelson Act which had been con demned. The Act was bad and unworkable. Some means must bo found to raise money for education, and a rate could only be sub sidiary. As to the police, he was in favour of their being under provincial control. As it was now, if you wanted to make a com plaint against the Inspector, where could you go to ? The force was efficient, which was no doubt owing to their having a good Inspector. He did not remember what action he took on the Permissive Bill, but whatever it was it was conscientiously done, and he should do the same again. He could not express an opinion on the Improvement Commissioners powers until he thoroughly understood the question. Mr Dignan said he took the requisition which had been presented to him as an ex pression of the opinion of the electors. As new members had been found, the electors could elect them if they thought proper, but all who were satisfied with his past conduct and chose to re-elect him, he should be proud to serve. The Three Kings, Parnell, and other endowments were not under the power of the Provincial Council, being in the hands of the General Government.

& Mr Macready said he should not have come forward but for the largely-signed requisition which had been presented to him. His past couduct was known to them all. He had endeavoured to serve the city and province to the best of his ability, and if elected again would do the same. He had always been diligent in attending the Council, and did not, like the Mayor, go home to bed some times and leave them to fight out the battle, which relieved the city of £33,C00 of debt. He was in favour of an education rate by a sliding scale.. He wa3 opposed to denomi national education. He would assist City East to get a site near the barracks for a public school on lease at a nominal rent for ninety-nine years. They had not the power to give tho land.

Mr Prime said he could not speak of his past deeds for so long a time as those who had preceded him, but he had endeavoured to do his duty, and would do so again if elected. He had supported Mr Dignan's motion to provide for education by taking five per cent of j the general estimates. If a sliding scale were adopted the expense of valuation and collection would be too great. The £1 tax was iusufficent; means must be got elswhere. He was not in favour of deno minational schools, but did not see why existing schools should be shut up. As to the water question he believed water could be got without going very far for it, and. that next session a bill would be passed on the subject. He was not in favour of opening public houses on Sunday. If elected again he should esteem it an honour, and would do his duty without fear, favour, or affection. Mr Goldie said he was a new man, but there was no reason why that should be an objection. It was honest, possessed com mon bense and independence of character. Ho was in favour of secular education. Religion was too sacred to be taught in school; it should be taught at the family altar. If there must be a household tax it ought to be very small, payable by instal ments. He was in favour of the police con trol remaining as it was. He was not op posed to Mr Williamson. He should act independently. If elected he would do his best, and if called upon would resign.

Mr. Buhns said he was opposed to the Education tax, and to the police being.under local control. He had been tried, and proved that local control did not work well. The police was efficient as it was, and should not be disturbed. If elected he would give attention to everything before voting, and would attend to his duty. He would gain nothing by going into the Council. He would not go there to seek for place or pay. He was in favour of secular education. He did not approve of the tax, but if the. money could be raised no other way it must be enforced. If elected he would do his duty to the best of his ability.

Mr Kirby said he hoped he should get a better hearing than he got last night. He was opposed to the Education Act, and Mr Boylan was the only old member who ought to be returned again on that question. He (Mr B.) ought to be at the head of the poll. He was in favour of the national system of education as in Ireland. He had always paid 20s in the £, and had as much right as any psalm singer in Auckland to come for ward as a free and independent mem ber. He had had the nightmare last night (laughter) in consequence of the row and uproar, but now he got a fair hearing. He was in favor of the police re maining as they were. He was not in favour of the Permissive Bill. Nobody had a right to say " Kirby you shan't have your glass of beer " if Kirby liked to have it and could pay for it. He did not approve of a drunkard and. would not trust him with a cwt. of coals. (Laughter.)

Mr Grace said other members bad opposed tho education rate besides Mr Boylan, and

Boylanby WaS nOt C°mCt in s ™glinSout Mr Inl reply to questions Mr Kirby said he was bpW YOUr 4. -° f men of Property and means being sent mto the Council. The poor man (Oh™ ? S tt t0 Set I'l'* beer on Sunday, orwn™ -Si n6VCr sent away a poor man money Wlthout coals because they had no

Mr Coupland said he could not refer back to h ls political conduct as he was a new man, but he had been asked by a large number of persons to stand, and had done so. He did not care for political honors, and would nuke no promises, but if elected would do tJie best he could for the interests of the constituency. He was in favor oLiTn pd!\ Cati<??' but ™ul(l not ex atL A% { n ? Was i^roduced as the word of God, apart from all sectarianism. He was opposed to opening public-houses because of God's law, not on" account of any Good Templar movement He was in favor of utilising all school endow ment land, of a property tax, and of economy the collection of rates could be done by Road .boards at a small expense. On a show of hands being called for there were teld up for— Mr Swanson ~, ... ~_ 71 Mi Boylan ... ~, go, Mr Dignan . '" (J4 MrMacready ]\\ r )8 MrCouplaud * 45 MrvJoldie ... ,„ " 44 MrlirW '" "" ';q Mr I'rnne 37 Mrßirns ' on ' • • • • 1 t«| **V f Theshov of hands was declared in favor of Messrs Swanson, Boylan, Dignan, Mac ready, and Coupland. A poll wis demanded on behalf of the mo,row U ' Whioh WiU t;ik° l jlaCo to"

A vote of flunks to the Returning Officer terminated the proceedings.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done tlia day :— National Bank—Buyexa, f>2s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 445. National Insuravtc—lSs Gd; buyers, 17s 0d ; sellers, IS:. Caledonian, £13,; buyers, £12 15s: sellers, £13. Crown Prince—Selcrs, 10s 3d. Ditto (paid up), 19i3d, 19s (id, 19s. ljuccn of May—Bu^rs, 4s Gd. Black Angel—Sellers 275. Bismarck—Sellers, 3:ij ; buyers, 35s Moanatairi, 50s ; sellers, 525. Pride of Tokatea—Bujers, 2s. Royal Oak—Buyers, 203 /sellers, 20s Gd. Cure, 4s Gd. J. Fetah Claijke, ___________ Hon. Sec.

Tig EVENING BTAU, WEDNESDAY. NOtEMB^B 36 UW.



. £ oflr;'■;•—Brown, Burrott, & Co. \ Standard CofTeois both delicious and strong. Drown Barrett, &Co a excelsior Cofiee deserves preferences to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every gioccry establish ment in town and province.—lAnvr. WANTED, for an Hotel, a Genera] Servant to ass'st occasion; 'ly in the Bar • good wages.—Apply oflice of tips paper. WANTED, Carpenters. — Apply Mr S..xton, Builder; or Messrs Blair and Lr rnbmt, Victoi.'.a street. TE7 ANTED, a good Salesman for » V the Clothing Department.—Apply to S. and J. It. Vailo. WANTED, a Situation as Clerk or Book-keeper in a mercantile firm in town or country. Good references from last emplojors — Address "South," Evenixo Star office. WANTED, a smart Boy who era ride.—Apply to J Young, Grey street. WANTED, a Brickmaker, Bearer off, and Barrow-man ; highest wages foi competent men.—Apply Thomas Murray Mr Bovd's Brick and Tile "Works, Newton. WANTED, a good Man Cook for Phcenix Hotel, Wanganui, from seven to eight to-night, Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a strong Youth to deliver parcels.—A. Linabury & Co. WANTED to ,Sell, two new Four roomed detached Cottages off Upper Queen street, on two 40ft. Allotments. Price, £150 and £170; best title in the city.—Enquire of Mr Lamb, Coal and Firewood Yard, earner of Edwardes stroet. WANTED, a strong Boy—Apply to F. Shaw, Jun., Vincent-street. WANTED, Tenders for Supply of Scoria for tho cu-rent year for the Kavanga hape Dist ict Board. —Jo:eph Warren. WANTED, Six Timber Makors.— Apply at once Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, immediately, a Boy who can milk.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a smart intelligent Lad, for an office, who has a good knowledge of book-keeping.—Apply J. Smart & Co. Queen-street. WANTED, a Female Servant.—Apply to Mr H. Gilberd, 8, Wyndham street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Waters, Epsom, or 82 Queen-street. WANTED, Female Servants for town i and country, at wages ranging from 10s to 14s per week. Good places.—A Ploughman and an apprentice.—Haunaford's Registry, High-street. ANTED, 100 Working Men to Dine at the London Dining Kooms, Victoria street. F. W. Mabteb, Jun., having returned from Fiji begs to inform the public that he has again taken the above Dining-rooms, and hopes by giving Meals of the best quality, combined with cleanliness and comfort, to merit a fair share of public patronage. All Meals, 6d ; Board andLoding, 15s per week; Good Beds, Is. F. W. MARTEft, Jun., Proprietor. WANTED, Pour Carpenters.— Apply Mr H. Pitt. Builder, Devonport. J WANTED, a Boy to make himself useful at the residence of Mr F. L. Prime, Angleses-street. — Apply at his office, Insurance Buildings. TO BOOKFOLDERS AND SEWERS. WANTED, an experienced hand.— Apply to J. F. Leighton, Bookbinder, and Account Book-manufacturer, High-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Grains at 4d per bushel.—Apply Seccombe & Son Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. • WANTED, two good Coat Makers. —Apply J. C. D. Bowden, Shortland- Greacont. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply at Grown and Anchor Hotel j West Queen«streei



WANTED Immediately, a good Cook must be a sober and clean man.- Apply to Thomas Powell, Blue Post Dinin •hoorns, Victoria-street. "WANTED, Purchasers for SOCK ~«i ~Heiut of Kauri Railway Sleepers, slight! Si ao yeln,mont size ; suitable for Wclas Bay Archard & Brown, Mechanic; T^TAISTED the Butcher, Baker AiirWnmii Tl"' ?Vnler- Dairyman, and others o ™ ™ ) ts- vicinity to know that the undorsignec IS n, N^ SS t at Prices t0 MEE'-r me times SftfiSSSS^ next Union Bank> Auckland L. FORSTER <S- SON. XX7 ANTED KNOWN, that A. Ch-Lrv 1*^ 1™0^? '] aB opCnod a Mavine Store in kSM P w'nn d TlieiSMW opento Purchase all n f f'Ltl • ' ? W Irol1' Kags> Bones> bottles, Cast- ChanceryLana e lKl °ld *°pe ' AMs Pre We e that D. t,-'™v, Goldtf. is prepared to supply all kinds of £Sw T^ n Ot^ Cr BuildiD f? materials, including TOnH« S?°/ S'^? ulding 3- Broad Timber, House Wb S> ails' Hardwo°d felloes. Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the street *" PriCe at his Custom-house WANTED KNOWN, that «« nn n 011? WILTjIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evmiwj Sim- offlcc). N.R-Umbrellas Re-covered. "WANTED KNOWN—Highest <i\ •o,Prifi, e Kivon for all 01(1 Metals. On Sale (cheap) Ploughs ; (i, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, rumps, Faints, &c , &c, at A Ifred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. W" ANTED KNOWN, that J. . , „ WATT is prepared to sujiply Wood and Coal at followintr prices for Cash :—Ti-trco Wood, Uncut 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street^ Mechanics' Bay. "WANTED KNOWN.—The under „' ™ signed have always on hand a largo supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut honoF'i f OO'l- rYar(li:: Bctwcc» and Custom, house. Btreet, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTONE. Tj^OUND, or. isth i^t7in~Welling- JL ton street a P.a, -p on with t, v , &_ f) REWARD.—Lost or mw ak f cW J- v-'se\er:i 1 weeks past, Three Bank of KnglaiiJ Notes of Ono Hundred Pounds each.—The above reward will be paid to any person giving such infor matien as may lead to their restoration.—Apply to Stewart & Appleby, West Queen street. A MEETING- will take place at the -£x. Occident 1 Hotel en Friday Evening ntxt for the purpose of Forrc'n^ a TattersaH'a Club to Reftu ate Betting, &c. Members wisb'ig to join lire re.".p^'ctfi lly reiiursteil to attund. LOST, on Sunday last, in Mr. Brighton's Garden or the Domain, a Plain Gold Locket. Tho finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Mr.. Batitletr's, Queen-street. TiO TAILORS.—Wanted two good General Hands.—J, F. Saunderp, Shortland* street. PROSPECTUS OF THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. To be incorporatsd under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000, In 100,000 Shaues'of £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares. Deposit ; Five ShtlKntrs per Share on appl'cation ; Five Shi I 1 ings on allotment; and TenSJi'Higs in Four Calls of Two Shi!'inj,.i and Sixpence, at inteivr's of three months. Provisional Directors : William Hepburn, Esq. (Messrs McLandreas, Hep" bum & Co.) James Anderson, Esq. (Messrs Anderson & Mowat) Oeorge Young, Esq., Jeweller The lion James Patorson, M.L.C. James Curie, Esq. (Messrs Park & Curio) Basil SievwKght, Esq. (Messrs Siovwi <3ht & Stout) David Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxter & Co.) The Hon. Matthew Holme.i, M.L.C. Andrew Mcfarlano, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlane) David Campbell, Esq. A. J. Bums, Er,q. G. F. Reid, Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Scoullar) Robert Haworth, Es:q. (Messrs JR. & T. Ilaworth Donald Eeid, Esq.. M.H.R- Carl Steinhoff, Esq. Alexandor Ronnie, Esq. B. Bagley, ICsq. Bankers: Tho Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs.- Siovw.ight and Stout. Interim Secretary : Charles Reid. Tho success which has attonded tho establishment of the existing Insurance Companies in New Zealand ; the large and increasing field for Insurance offered by the progressive Increase ot buildings throughout th» Colony, and shipping on the Coast; aid the growing desire evinced by the public to support Local Com panies, furnish sufficient proof that there is ample room for the cstabli'.hinent of a purely Colonial and bond fide Company of Local Shareholders. The Standard Firk and Mar ink Insurance Company has therefore been established, and the Provisional Directors have decided that the following shall be distinctive characteristics of the Company :— 1. A rcal'y Colonial and National position, to be secured by an equitable distribution of the Shares over the whole Colony. 2. An interested body of Shareholders, to be secured by the utmost care being exercised in allotting Shares to persons known to be insurers and bond fide trader^ ; and S. Careful and economical management. The promoters believe that an issue of 60,000 Shares will, for some time to come, meet all the purposes of the Company ; and they puvpose that of this number 3i),000 Shares shall be set ap^rt for allotment over the Northern Provinces The Directors have unanimously decided to place themselves on an equaUty with other applicants ai to the allotment of Shares. Applications for Shares will be received by Geo. W. Binney, Queen street, Agent for Province of Auckland, and deposits to be lodged at the various branches of the Bank of New Zealand throughout tho Colony. N O T 'I C E. THE Time for receiving application for Shares is Extended to THURSDAY, Nov ember 27. W. LODDER, A.S.P. Co. TO LET ON A TERM, •TIHAT Comfortable Twelve-roomed A Residence known as CLIFF HOUSE, situate at Sniale's Point, Lower Hobson street, at present occu pied by Mr Charles Canning. It has a superb view of the iiarbour ; is in perfect tenantable condition ; and as a Family Residence or genteel Boarding-house can not be surpassed. Apply on the premises from ten to twelve ; or, to George Samuel Graham, Norwich Union Office, Vaile's Buildings. GOOD TEMPLARS. THE Auckland Pioneer Lodge will meet for the despatch of business at the Now Temperance Hall, Albert street (hitherto known as the Albert-street Congregational Chapel), To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at 7,30 punctually. WM, COLEMAN, Hon, Sec, H.E,—All the Officaw ate i'eriuested to ivttcml si 6.80 G'fcloek.



XpUKNiaHED or Unfurnishec -^- Apartments for three or four Young Gentlemen with or without binrd.—Addrcrs, Turner street (tw< minutes' walk from Queen street). HpEN SHILLINGS EEWABD. --- Lost, on the ISth inst., a Dark-brown Pony branded T.P. on slioulder.—Any r/3i:;on defying tin same r'tcr tins date will be prosecuted. Portland House, Ilobson street. ■POR SALE, a Yacht, 7 tons.—Foi -*- Etldrers apply Sta ti offlco. TfOE SALE, a good substantial Stone J- Six-roomod Hou.;-, with large allotment; healthy situation, Ne;irtown.—Apply to H. Pertintt ton, Queen-street. NOTICE. S. A' B V E T » GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, takes tr ;s opportunity of thanking the inhabitants of Auckland rid the surrounding districts for their liberal support dv Ing the last five years, and trusts, by strict attention to business and supplying First class Articles at SmaH Profit, to still merit a con tinuance of their favors. pRLNCE OF WALES THEATRE. FIRST APPEARANCE THE PEARL VARIETY TROUPE. (Amateur and Prof.-sional). GRAND COMBINATION. NOVEL AND IMMENSE BILL OF FARE FOR THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, November 2C. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Come One ! Come All ! and bo hot miss this Grand Treat! Song? Jigs, Dances, Hornpipes, Sketches, Negro 1-oolishments, Songs and Dances, Funny Scones from Africsßurning Shore, Heels, Farces &c ■> &c, &c. MIS 3 BESSIE Vl\x\N IN NEW SONGS. KW DON'T FORGET TO-NIGHT J. HESFORD, Manager. gOYAL E XiH I B ITIO N. ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. GREAT SUCCESS. a lim'teS 15-—T n order to Prevent overcrowding only - •"•u -"nber of tickets will be s<«u<: I. PK^AY EVENING, FASniONABLt, , .__ ' tt i „ D SELECT NIGHT, Under the ).-«...^ CAPT. MORESBY & OFFiP °f BASILISK. 0F n.W.S. When the former Price of Adtr'ssion v. :il b<, for th><s occasion only. '"iltned CHAB VCTERISTIC CONCERT. Reserved Chairs may be secv~d at the Hall during the day. SATURDAY from 2 till 5 p.m. Special hor i-s for Tchoo's and yornger branches of farr'l'es. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. THE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT To their Conductor M R. J. B R 0 W N E, Wj'l take place at the CHORAL HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1, PROGR A M M E. Part I. Selections from " Stabat Mater "—T->sshi Part 11. f elections from " Creation "—Haydn Part 111. , Operetta, " Robin Hood ard his MerricMcn "—Birch Admission 2s Gi ; Galleij-, Is Gd. Special Teims for Schools and Families. Tickets obtainable at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. Publ'c Works' Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, November 25, 1873. ALTERNATIVE TENDERS are -£*- invited for the F-'ction of New Departmental Oflicei for the General Government, in CONCRETE or TIMBER. General Conditions, Specific .tions, and Draw'ngs may be Lcen at the Office of the Colonial .Architect, Wellington, aid at the Public Works Oilices, Auc! land, Clnistchurch, Duned'n, Nelson, and Invert-v-;i', on the c .Ivel of fie f vst mafl after the Ist of December. Tenders cddie^srd to the Hon. the MVster for Publ'.c Works, and ln.-rkcd outside "Tender for Public Offices," w!'\ be reo'tved at the Office of the undersized up to Noon of Saturday, the 20th day of December. Telegraphic Tenders similarly ade'-ersed and marked will be received, H presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that WiLtten Ten ders in due form are lodged at the office of a District linji'Hoer by the s;.me hov.r. The lowest or any Tender not neeessruly accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonir 1 Architect. j^URNISHED Apartments for -■- Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or without board, in a healthy good situation.—For cr.rds of address apply at Stah office, AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. EARTHWORK APPROACH TO FREEMAN'S * BAT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Nov. 20, 1873. HTENDERS will be received at this 1- office until TUESDAY, the 2nd December, 1873, at 12 o'clock noon, for forming an Earthwork approach to the Reclamation in Freeman's Bay, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Approach to Freeman's Bay. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. MILLINERY & DRAPERY. WE beg to inform our numerous Mends and Jthc public generally that our premises in front of the Market-house being now complete, we will commence business on SATURDAY NEXT, and solicit a share of your patronage and ' support. : . JAMES COOK. MRS C. CLAYTON. PUBLIC NOTICE. ON and after Monday, the Ist of December, 1873, Messrs Frank Quick & Co. will run a Coach, from the Whau Hotel for Auckland, via Mount Albert, at 8 o'clock every morning; - leaving the Union Bank, Victoria street, every after ' noon at 5 o'clock, returning by Mount Albert also, i Pares, Is each way. i FRANK QUICK & CO., Proprietors; JOHN THOMPSONr Nevertibor" SSj|iß?S, '""!



yi LL Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, Hatters, &c, hereafter CLOSE at Cp.m. (Saturdays excepted). TAr L O E AND HABIT M A X E R. J. C. D. BOWDEN Bogs to intimate to his old customers and the public generally that he has again commenced business in city, and solicits a share of their patronag Address—Shortland Crescent, nca St. Paul's Church. VAUXIIALL GARDENS, North Shore. npilE Proprietors of these beautiful , , G, rounds b°S t0 thank their numerous friends for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds will be again opened for the season on the Anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday. To those of our Iricnis who have visited them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements !iave been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them that for Pleasure-seekers these grounds afford every facility for gratification. There are Flowers in profusion pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance' Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game at Quoits, for which ground has been prepared specially Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to be had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will have a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS "& SONS, PROPRIETORS. gT RAW BEE RIBS STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, W .J O1BI« SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf. • R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal ffrtJfnprSl^i? received, begs to inform them lie has Rft-OPLNED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his btrawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having dcS SSgimS. euaWed t0 guarantee CREAM A first-class Croquet Lfavn for the use of Visitors. NQT J C E TJI H. HAMMOND, Butcher, -*- • Shortland-bireet, begs to thank his friends and le public for their past favours, and to inform them ?ii i 4 1!ls <lisl)oSed of his business to Messrs Hellaby Brothers, and he hopes that the same patronpge hitherto accorded him will be eiven to his successors.—November 8, 1873. ]$ O W~L A N D I N Gt, 25 cases lib. Salmon °0 „ Red Herrings 50 ~ Cirrants 50 „ New Eleme Raisins, .. AT whol E sl"ll ETT&levy'^ o v c c & importers, * x '^ TREE T, ON SALE, Pure Bram- Close Bros., Queen street. -"ggs' — PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ]sn— ZEALAND. IN virtue of the authority vested in me, I hfireby svnmon the Generpl. Assembly of the Prcsbyteripn Church to meet at AucHand on the sth day of December next, in St, Andrew's Church, at seven o'clock p.m. JOHN ELMSLIE, M.A., Moderator. November 22, 1573. FOR SALE OR LEASE, A COMFORTABLE Cottage, with l?\- go Garden, in St. Ma' ye Road. FOR LEASE, Britomart Hovse iv Eden Crescent, from Ist January next. H. ASHTON & SON. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH BAZAAR. THE Bazaar will open To-morrow (Thursday), 27th, at 2 p.m., in the Market house, and wl'l confnue Iriday and Saturday, 28th and 29th. ITouv3 of opening from 2 till half-paat 5 p.m.; and from half-past 0 til 10 p.m. FIVE SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, last night, between Brighton and Syniond-street, a Gold Brooch.—Any ono bringing the same to W. S. Jones, Saddler, • Queen-street, will receiro the above reward. BOARD OF EDUCATION. PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE Examinations will be held at the Office of the Coard in Wyndham street, beginning on Tuesday, ICth December, at 10 a.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. EDUCATION RATE. AUCKLAND CITY WEST. NOTICE is hereby given that legal proceedings will be taken against all persons liable and who have not paid the Education Rate before Satuaday, the 6th of December J. MOGINIE, 6, Wyndham street. LOST, a large Newfoundland Dog. —The finder wll be rewarded by returning the same to Portland House, Hobson-street.j CITY CLUB HOTEL. RACES! RACES!! MELBOURNE CUP SWEEPSTAKE. THE Prizes icthe above Sweepstake will be paid over on Friday evening next, at half-past eight o'clock, when subscribers are requested to attend. H. N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. SOCIAL GATHERING at Mount Albert, on the Grounds of A. K. Taylor,, Esq., on THURSDAY, November 27, 1873, for the piirpose of paying-off the remaining debt on St. Luke's Church. Tea on table at 6 p.m.; at 7.30, Musical Selections and Readings. Tickets can be obtained fron Mr. Upton and Mr. Wayte, Queen-street. Cobb & Co. will put on 'Busses to start from the Union Bank at 5 p.m. Fares : One Shilling each way THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. ' TO BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS. SPECIAL attention is directed to First-class Baker's Oven and Materials, erected on lot No. C, to be sold on account of whom it may concern. GRANT & MOHTOH, AuctioaeGrs*



THURSDAY NOVEMBER, 27. AT MARKET-HOUSE. UNEXPIEED TERM OF LEASE OF TWO HOUSES AND COTTAGE In Wellesley-street, on Allotment 29 Sec tion 31, City of Auckland. GRANT & MORTON XT AYE received instructions to sell oVr by auction at the Market-house, on Thursday, ■iith mst., at 12 o clock noon, The ITdexpired Term of Lease of the above allot ments, with the Buildings thereon, now occu pied by Messrs Smith, Surfett, ami Odlam. Terms cash. CORN EXCHANGE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. G. W BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, 27th No vember, at 11 o'clock sharp, 130 sacks Wheat 100 sacks Duncdin Pollard 10 cases Hams 10 cases Rolled Bacon 6<"o sacks Grave and Mclntosli's Flour 10 sacks Canterbury Grass Seed 7 toos Chatham Island Potatoes 30 kegs Butter 240 sacks Sydney Maize 1 ton Bacon 50 cases Bell and Black's Vestas 20 „ Currants 22 „ Elome Raisins 25 „ Morton's Jar Salt 25 ~ Morton's Pickles 28 „ Whybrow's Pickles 50 „ Morton's Table Vinsgar 10 ~ Sardines 12 „ 100 boxes Price's Belmont Candles 20 cases i-lb. tins Confectionery 10 „ Hb. tins 50 „ Colman'a Wliito Starch 20 ~ Sultana Raisins 2 „ Jordan Almonds 10 „ Figs 10 „ Whybrow's Salad Oil 10 bales Tasmanian Hops. , Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. CORN EXCHA NG E. Fob the Benefit op Whom it May Concern. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction ai the Corn Exchange on Thursday, 27th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, 340 bags Sydney Maize More or less damaged by Sea "Water : 8 sacks Anderson and Mowat'a Flour 43 ~ Rakanui Flour 11 ~ J. Anderson Flour 47 „ Grove & McTntosh Flour 4 „ J. Anderson Flour 12 „ J. K. Anderson Flour 10 „ Pollard. Without Reserve. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. SALE OF CITY ENDOWMENT LEASES. THE, MARKET-HOUSE. BY ORDER OF Ti* r!ITY COUNCIL. GRANT & MORTON LJ AYE received instructions from the City Council to offer, by public auction, at the Market-house, Auckland, on Thin sday, 27th day of November, at 12 o'clock noon, The LEASES of the following Valuable City Endowments for a term of Fifty Years :— SECTION 31 : LOT I—Corner of Queen and Wellesley-street subdivided into three Allotments, two with a frontage to Quocn-strcet of twenty-three feet six inches each by a depth of eighty-two feet and one fronting Wellesley-street twenty-two feet. LOTS 4 and 5, subdivided into four Allotments, having a frontage to Queen-street of twenty two feet each by a depth of one hundred and four feet. LOT G—Corner of Queen-street and Entrance to the Market-house, subdivided into two Allot ments, having frontages to Queen-street of twenty-two feet each by a depth of ono hundred and four feet. The Auctioneers desire to call special attention to this sale as being a rare opportunity for procuring safe and profitable investments. Plans on view at the City Mart and City Suveyor'9 Offico, where further particulars and conditions may be obtained. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28. ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT PIANO-" FORTES. GILT MIRROR, DINNER SERVICE, BLOOD'S STOUT, HOUSEHOLD FUR. NITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-3treet, on Friday next, 28th inst., at 11 o'clock, Excellent Cottage Pianoforte, in Rose wood Case (by Moore and Moore); Walnut Cottage Pianoforte (by Bur ling and Burling), Gilt Pier Glass, Six Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs, Velvet Pile Carpet, Hearthrug, Wal nut Inlaid Chess and Occasional Tables, Oak Arm Chairs, Loo Tables, Handsome Velvet Pile Table Cover, Dinner Service of 72 Pieces, White and Gold China Tea and Coffee Ser* vice, Wine Glasses, Tumblers, Half- Testa Iron Bedstead, Mattresses, Palliases, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Hair Mattress, Iron Cot, Washstands and Ware, Slipper Bath, Chests Drawers, Mirrors, Double Per . ambulator, Patent Knife Cleaver, 2 Shop Fronts; Also 4 case 3 Blood's Stout Patent Windlass (12 in. frillers). SAMUEL COOHRANB ft SON, ' Auctioneers,