■Bright Smile.—The company is retorting to-day after a fortnight's crushing. The re sult, notwithstanding the stoppage of the battery for nearly throe days, will amount to 7CO ozs. gold. Queen of Bbauty.—This company is re toviing, and will have 300 ozs. gold.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Southern Cross sails this evening. The Times has an anonymus letter attack ing the Star correspondent about Hori Ngatai.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Pbk Anglo-Aubxralian Telegram Company. 1

DUNEDIN

This day. The Journeyman Bakers' Association have Tesolved, after the 16th of June, to make the wages for fore hands at 65s ; second hands 555; and the hours from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., with one hour overtime.

FREEMASONRY.

The meeting of Freemasons which was held at the Freemasons-hall in Latrobe-street, last February, has resulted in the adoption of a form of memorial which is now in course of signature. It is prepared in quadrupli cate, and is addressed to the heads of the E., I, and S. Constitutions. In it are set forth the desirability of forming a Grand Lodge of Victorian masons, and the matter-of-fact statement is made that such an institution can only result from the independent and un assisted action of those who desire it, for it is recognised that it is ultra vires for existing Grand Lodges to "suggest, acquiesce, or assistinthe formation of other Grand Lodges." The memorial, then, viewed in this light, is a formal notice, phased with masonic courtesy and in terms of fraternal respect, announcing the intention of the signatories to carry out a certain line of conduct. The reasons why this step is taken are very briefly stated. A very great deal more might have been given an explanation and support of the course pur sued. After announcing that a D.G. Lodge under the English Constitution, and two P. G. Lodges under the Irish and Scotch Constitu tions respectively were at present in existence in Victoria, it proceeds to give reasons why one governing body would be superior to the dividend authority which at present «xcer cises control. Such an anomaly as the re jection of a candidate under one constitution, and his acceptance under another, would bo avoided. The unnecessary establishment of new lodges would be done away with. The delay in cases of appeal and other matters of importance are lightly touched upon. The condition of the state of affairs in Victoria ■which it is sought to alter is instanced by the Buppositious case of there being three Grand Lodges each in England, Ireland, and Scot land. After having thus given notice of in tention, the signatories "earnestly desire and confidently hope for recognition" subse quently to the formation of their Grand Lodge. This very important movement, which has been so long talked about, has, then, at last taken practical shape. However long may be the delay, no one can doubt the issue. It concerns the interests of the entire fraternity in this country ; and their 59 English lodges, 15 Irish, and 6 Scotch lodges must feel its influence. The great modern precedent and justification for this step is to be found in the proceedings which resulted successfully in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada, and no stronger arguments can now be ad vanced than were used then. The want of harmony in action and in working, resulting from the growth of lodges hailing from the Grand Lodges of different countries, is calcu lated to perpetuate local and national feelings and prejudices, and is a primary reason for the necessity for one government and one ystem. Another point which has been used with great force, which does not receive much prominence in the memorial under notice, is the manifest injustice of lodgee in this coun try being required out of their limited means to contribute to the accumulated funds of Grand Lodges, in addition to having to sup port District and Provincial Grand Lodges. Again, the claims for masonic assistance which occur in this country are frequently made by brethren emigrating from the mother country, while instances of masons leaving this for England in a position to require such relief are rare, if they occur at all. Th c Grand Lodges " thus doubly bax the fraternity here, by transferring to these shores claimants for masonic benevolence, at the same time that they are receiving from us a portion of our means for affording that assistance." The movement, having now been fairly in augurated, must be discussed in masonic circles throughout the length and breadth of thia land. Our contribution to it is to give it publicity among the initiated, with whom it has a special interest. We anticipate very little diversity of feeling on the subject throughout this country; nor, if wise counsels prevail- should there be anything like opposi tion at home. ~ ,'.'...' v

The Australasian chapter of It. A. Masons was held at the Masonic-hall on the evening of the29fchult., when the following companions ■were installed, Companion James being the installing officer, viz.— Companion J. L. Strnd wick, M.Z. ; Companion W. J. Lande, H. ;' Companion Chapman, J. The ceremonies being over, the remainder of the evening w»g plaasantly and sociably spent.— Australasian Mketc^er.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations for June 7 : South British Insurance, 42s 6d ; sellers— 42a Od. Caledonian, £16 15s; buyers—l6s 10s; wllers, £16 15s. Black Angel, 31s. Red Queen, 2s. Golden Calf, 6s 6d. Moanatairi, 39s 6d ; buyers—39s 6d. H. B. Abchaed, secretary.

THE PEMIER'S PRIZE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir.—Knowing you to be a lover of fair-play I beg to ask your advice on the following subject. Our worthy Premier has very kindly given a prize of twenty pounds to be fired for by the Volunteers of Auckland. Now I,believe that there are many first-class shots (among them some of this year's Provincial representatives) in the names sent into the office as intending competitors. I ask you, Mr Editor, if you think it at all fair to allow men who have won somany prizes of late with such excellent scores to compete on a level footing with 2nd class men. Again, look at the state of the rifles ; it so happens that those very men (the Ist class) belong to com panies who have new rifles. When I say new rifles I mean those issued in '69, with good grooves and in good condition, not like those of the Engineers, Scottish, and Hob sons, which are more like the old smooth bore " Brown Bess" than rifles. Leaving any suggestions to your own sense of justice, and trusting I have not intruded too long on your valuable time and space.—l am, &c, 2nd Class.

[While we quite approve of the practice of efforiag prizes specially for second and third

class marksmen, to the exclusion of more skilful shots, we think in such cases as the one alluded to by our correspondent the prize should unreservedly become the pro perty of the highest scorer. Our marksmen do not become proficient without persevering practice, and to deprive them of the advantage which their own industry and attention have secured would not only be a manifest injustice, but would afford encouragement to those who neglect practice, trusting that modified con ditions will enable them to carry away as many prizes as their more industrious com rades. The question of superior rifles is another matter, and of course one section of Volunteers should not be placed at a dis advantage by being compelled to compete with inferior weapons. Any contending com petitor by arrangement with some non-com peting comrade may easily remedy this.— Ed. U.S.]

THURSDAY'S MEETING.

Sm, —The meeting reported in your paper last night developed a train of thoujfrfc in my mind of which peace at any" price is the sum and substance. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the intelligence of Auckland that a railway to the seat of war was a necessity. Is the war (sic) the cause of the railway scheme, or the result ? Mr Gillies tells us a railway will stop a.H. future disturbances. So a disturb ance makes a ra^'way, and a railway puts down a disturbance, similia smiilis curanlnr. No doubt a large expenditure will take place, and will give employment to many worthy individuals, and I should be the last to tkrow any obstacles in the way. But why not look the thing fairly m the face and say, "We can't have a war, let us have a railway ?" Five thousand navvies would be better, and do far more to develop the resources of the country than ten thousand soldiers. The Maoris don't want to fight, and we don't wish to kill them ; and there will be no dis turbance, and the Lord wHI giro us poace in our time because we have no one else to fight for us. —Waikato.

THE EVtMNTG BTAK, SATURDAY, JTJNE 7,15?3.



Special Advertisements. THE German VOLKSLIDER (new) by 30 instrumentalists at the Popular Concert on MONDAY. Also, Overtures from " Tan credi" and " Semiramide." TTJST OPENED, EX PARSE E, TWO CASES LADIES' & CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, FROM Is. 6d. EACH. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham|street». BOY STRAYED. — A boy, five years of age, named Laurence William Nel son, a half-caste, who has only been in town a few hours from Kaipara, is missing. He left Mr D. Sheehan' s residence, Hobson street, this morning, and has not since been seen. He is dressed in a dark grey tweed knickerbocker suit. Any information will be thankfully received by Mr D. Sheehan, Hobson-street. Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that G-entle men's Clothes are C!cined. Dyed, and Be paired, at the shortest notice, at MARK SIMPSON'S Tailoring Establishment, Wyndham street, almo.it apposite the Evenino Star office. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply C. Canning, Confectioner, Queen street. WANTED, a Labourer to Dig, &c. Apply 8., office of this paper. WANTED, two Painters; none but first-class hands need apply.— Mf. H. Butler, E~st-street, Newton. WANTED, a JNurse Girl.—Apply at once at the Masonic Hotel.JPrlnces-street. WANTED, to Sell, a 14 horße power Portable Steam Engine.—Apply to Mr B. Monk, Sash and Door Company. WANTED, a Billiard Table.— Apply, statingprice, &c, A.Z., Star office. WANTED, an active Lad who can milk and drive : one from the country pre ferred.—Apply to Mrs Brissenden, Epsom. WANTED, to Dispose of a light Buniness. Small Stock; to be taken at a valuation. Terms Cash.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a Q-eneral Servant; references required.-Mrs B. H. Stevenson, North Boad, near Newton Toll-gate. WANTED, a good Bootmaker. — Apply to H. Austin, Bootmaker, Onehunga. WANTED, a Top Sawyer.—Apply sharp, J. W. Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house.street. WANTED TO SELL, a Cottage at Glenburn. containing 5 rooms ; beautiful situation, overlooking the Ha.V)our ; good wall, with rump , tank for rain-water; garden full of fruit trees The allotment has a frontage to two streets.— Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. i WANTED, Pegmen and Rivetters.; -Apply to G. Henras, Newton Boot Factory WANTED to Sell, a Six-roomed House in the Grafton Boad.— Apply Star offl . WANTED to Let or Lease, that well-situated SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE situated in Queen-street, with delving fixtures, and gas-fittings complete, next door to the United Service Hotel. Established in the grocery business 13 years —For further particulars apply to Jas. Watson, at Brown, Barrett & Co.'s, High-street. ANTED, by a young lady accustomed to children, a Situation as Nursery Governess.-Address A., office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut frfd Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Cus tomhouse street, next w WANTED KNOWN that I have now so reduced the price of Sewing Machines that no one can afford to be without one I have new Hand Machines for sale at £2 10s, £3, £5, ana Vulcan Lano. __^_____ ANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Iron pinnvhi 6 7 and 8 feet »h«et«; Galvanized Smart's, next; Blue Post, Viotoria-»tre«t.



WANTED, a Situation as Clerk or Book keeper.—Address, "E.A.G., office of thia paper. WANTED KNOWN THAT W LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account-book Manufacturer, Has REMOVED from Victoria street East, to "Wyndham street, next door übovo the Evening S/<w office. WANTED KNOWN that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Ketail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, aud at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office: Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street. Auckland. Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Nowton. Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown. Timber Yard, Ceromandel. Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep'J vater for loading. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Dpors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Pails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market pee, at his Yarcs, Custom-house-street. WANTED KNOWN.— Pricks Deduced. SINGER'S NEW FAMILY NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES —M. A. Aldbich, Agent, Shoitland- : street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a difficulty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Aldricti has adopted a metltcd of time payment to suit them, C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Meetings- ONEHUNGA.— WAIKATO RAILWAY. A PUBLIC MEETING will be, held in the Choral TJa", Onehunga, on WED-' NESDAY, June 11, at 7 o'cluck p.m., for the purpose •f ur^'ng on the General Government the prompt Completion and Extension of the Wai kato Railway. W. EABTVVOOD, Ckairman Onehunga District Board. ~& X •&• PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP NEW ZEALAND, IRISH CONSTITUTION. THE Quarterly Communication of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room. Masonic Hotel, on Monday Evening, June 9; at half past 7 o'clock. All Master Masons may attend. By order of the P.G.M. JAMES C. DOULL, P. 0.. Secretary. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT.) A MEETING of the Batepayers of that poilion of the dishict situated between Emt utreet and Newton Road will be held in the Yovk Hotel, on.TUESDAY EVENING next, at half-prst 7 o'clock sharp. Business :To dLcuss im portant matters to be brought forward at the next Annual Meeting of the whole distiict. NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Eesi dents of the Remuera, Newmarkat, and Mount Eden Highway Districts will bo hold at the School room, Newmarket, on MONDAY EVENING, .Tune 9, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the purpose of t. king step 3to petition the Assembly to Extend Ra'lway Communication as speedily as possible through the Waikato District. J. Y. STEVENSON, Chairman Remuera Highway Board ; HUGH H. LUSK. Chairman Newmarkat Highway Board; CHAS. TOTHILL, For Chairman Mount Eden Board. June 7,1873. CHEISTIANB' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning, at 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer. Evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, to preach the " Gospel of the Grace of God. THE NEWTON KlßK—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects: Morning -The Supreme Allegiance Even ing— Co-work«r< with God. CITY HALL (Unsectarian Sunday Services), conducted by Samuel Edgor, BA. June 8: Morning—The Cultivation of the Heart (by desire). Evening —The Materiality and Degrees of the Future; or, Beyond the Veil of Death (by desire). BAPTIST C H UEci, Wellesley street.—The Rev. W. Jones, of' Thames, will preach in the above place of worship TO-MORROW (Sunday), morning at 11 o'clock, and evening at 6.30 o'clock. TTNITED METHODIST FEEE V CHURCH.—Sunday Services by the Rev. G. H. Turner, at the Pitt-street Chapel. Morning—Soul Life. Evening—The Recognition of Fiiends in Heaven. SPECIAL SERMONS will (D.V.) be I preached in the Sheridan-street Chapel on SUNDAY, June 15, in the afternoon at 2.30 by the Rev. Dr. Hobbs, from Sydney ; and in the evening at 6.30 by Jonas Wood ward, Esq., from Wellington. A collection will be made at the close of each service to aid the Chapel Fund. The public are respectfully invited to at- I tend. NOTICE. DIVINE SEEVICE is held every Lord's Day in the Newton Hall. Morning, at 11 o'clocK; Evening, at 6.80 o'clock. All persons earnestly invited. Mr Ewington will ■ preach To morrow Evening, No Public Collections. MOUNT EDEN SCHOOL ROOM.-The Rev. Dr. Hobbs (from Sydney), will preach in the above place To-morrow (Sunday) Morning, service commencing at 11 o'clock. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardes-street.—Sunday Services. — TOMORROW (Sunday), June 8. Rev. C. Waters will preach (D. V.), in the morning at 11, and the Rev. Dr. Hobbs, from Sydney in the evening, at half-past six. TENDERS. ffIENDEfiS for Sundry Works for JL the Mount Eden Highway District will be re ceived up to 7 p.m. of TUESDAY next, instead of MONDAY, on account of Public Meeting of Rate payers to be held at Newmarket on MONDAY EVENING. ALBERT BEETHAM, Chairman. TO GAS-FITTERS. rpENDEES will be received by the JL ; undersigned for the Gas Fittings required in the New Oddfellows' Hall, Lome-street. Specification at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. jA "VTOTICE TO CON fv^. XV SlGNEES.—Consignees are in- ' •^flfeSKv\ formed that the Will commence discharging on MONDAY MORN- | ING-. — Please Pay Freight and Present Bills of Lading at Queen-street Wharf. MASTER, Agent. f\N SALE, by the Undersigned : — i Malt, English and Colonial Hops, Tasmanian and East Kent i Sausaee Skins, in kegs • ■ i . gcrim, 72-inch, and 45-inch ; , ,1/ii/ff; Sail Canvas. GEO. W. BINNEY.



Entertainments. QHO RA L HALL. MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. ' MONDAY NEXT, JUNE 9, 1873. PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture—" Semiramide," lios.tini, (18) Song (Gentleman Amateur)—" Rhine Wine Song," liaychn Song (Mrs Mitchell)—"Dream, Baby, Dream," V. Grabid Instrumental—" German Voltislieder" ! Duet—"The Fairy Wand" (Mrs Mitchell and Gentle j man Amateur, Wallace > Glee—"Mynheer Van Dunck" March—"Der Schleswig HoMeiu," Gumfl. Part 11. Oveiiure—" Tancredi," Rossini Song (Mrs M'tchell)—" The Danube River," Aide' ■■ Solo, Pianoforte—(Lady Amateur) '• Duet (Mrs Mitche" and Gentleman Amateur—"The Sin' Ing Le son" Duet, Clarionette—" Swis- Airs with variations" Song (Gentleman Amateur) Waltzes—" Formarchen," Gung'l NATIONAL ANTHEM ! During the Interval Promenade Refreshments, &c, provided in the Ant-Room. Admission, Is. OTAHUHU PUBLIC LIBRARY. A LECTURE will be delivered on '' THE INFLUENCE OP COLONIAL LIFE ON THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CHARACTER," G. M. REED, Esq., 8.A., ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 187 3, IK THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Admission, Is. pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE Lessee Orlando Mazzolini. EXCELSIOR STAR VARIETY TROUPE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, June 7, IMMENSE ATTRACTION. MDLLE. LAURA and the BROTFTERSFRANCONI, in addition to their Transept Flight, will do their Great Baloon F"ght. passing through a paper balloon in their grand flying leap. 1 THE INFANT WONDER, 5 years 'old, will appear : does all Loyal's tiicks. The One-legged Gymnast w'll appear To-night. Dress Circle, 3a; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. H. W. CULLIMORE, Leader of Orchestra. Doors open at half-past 7 ; to commence at 3 o'clock sharp. God Save the Queen. POPULAR CONCERTS, (Jhoral Hall, MONDAY. Moonlight Nights! One Shilling. QHOKAL SOCIETY. The next AT HOME will take place on THURS DAY, 12th inst. Admission, 2s 6d. Tickets from Mr Upton. Honorary Members' Half-Yearly Tickets may bo obtained on application to Mr Upton. R. H. STEVENSON, Hon. Treasurer. MRS. MITCHELL will appear at the Popular Concert on MONDAY EVEN ING. Miscellaneous. MEMOEANDUM, All Competitors for "The Premier's Pilze" will apper.r on the Rifle Ran^e, in Any Dress, on TUES DAY MORNING npxt, at 9 o'clock. WILLIAM GORDON, Major, Com. Auck'and District. Auck'and, June 7, 1873. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. TH E Company will muster To- Mor.KOW Mohning (Sunday), at tei o'clock, at the top of Grey-street, to attend Divine Service Jn St. James' Presbyterian Ohurch. Uniform —Fi-11-dress, with side arms only. JOHN MOWBRAY, C.pt. Commanding. Auck'and, June 7, 1873. AUCKLAND MAEKET. OPENING SHOW. City Council Offices, June 8, 1873. THE New Market will be Opened on FRIDAY, the 20th June instant, at noen. A Show of Farm, Dairy, and Garden Produce, , Oruamontal Shrubs, Seeds, Local and Colonial Manu factures, and any other Articles if space allows, will be held inside the Building during the day, and a Promenade Concert will take place in the evening. The co-operation of Producers, Importers, and the General Public ii earnestly requested. In order to "ensure the success of the Exhibition. Certificates (with money prizes added, if the funda at the disposal of the Committee will allow) will be awarded for all objects of sufficient merit. Entries will be received by the Market Inspector at the Market until noon on Wednesday, 18th instant, fkhk ; after that time and until 10 a.m. on the day of the Show on payment of a fee of Two Shillings. Admission to Show and Promenade Concer Is ; CW'dren, Hulf-priee. F. BRODIE, m • Town Clerk. THE ONLY "SEASONABLE" ORANGE is the TAHITI. jpHAELES TEOY, who came to VV Auckland six years ago,—Your Sister (Mrs Theresa Sprake) is anxious to know where you can be ' found.—Address by letter, Post-offlce, Auol rland. NEW SONGS, DUETTS, GLEES, at the Popular Concert, Choral Hall, on MON DAY EVENING. One Shilling. ONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R O.j DiEE, Shortland-street. ~ • ■ MONEY TO LEND, from £25 to £3,000, on first class securities, at current .rateß of interest.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, 42, Queen-street. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. Selected, by. Mr Wkbb, when in London. ' To be disposed of at prices which must command a ready sale. To be seen at Fitznell House, Wcllesley street, near St. Matthew's Church. N.8.--A very fine 7-octave . Ziegler's PIANO, In Walnut Case. 014. Pianos taken in exchange. Instruments thoroughly Repaired, Regulated, and Tuned in town and country, by . . T. H. WEBB. G X EEWAED.—The above Eeward (Si/V is offered for any information as will lead to the aireit of John Giuaa, Jately discharged from the' ship Edinburgh Castle.—For particulars of appearance apply to the Master or Mate, or Sergeant Baker of tko Water Police.



Miscellaneous. TO THE ELECTOES OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,— In pursuance of the announcement made by me when consenting to become a Candidate for the office of the Superintendent of the Province of Auckland that I would take an c.rly opportunity of laying my views before you, I have now the honor to state that for some years past I have looked upon the Provincial Government as costing more money than it was worth, and this view I have repeatedly ex pressed to some members of the Provincial Council without being shown by any of them any reason to cause me to alter or even modify my belief. My opinions as to the desirability of getting rid of the Provincial Government of Auckland have lately been strengthened, as I feel perfectly satisfied that the good derived from its operations are not at all commensu rate with its costs, and as I am quite convinced that nearly all the work done by the Provincial Govern ment could be done better, more economically, and with greater satisfaction to the ratepayers through the instrumentality of local boards and local institutions than by a Superintendent resident in Auckland. In addition to the expense that would, in my opinion, be saved to the country by the work of the Provincial Council being done by local road and other boards I believe that these boards world work more harmoniously with the General Government than the Provincial Government has hitherto done : and as opening up the country is the undertaking of greatest importance to the colony the best method of getting the work done rhould most certainly, in my opinion, be adopted without loss of time. And as regards the goldtields I entertain no doubt that the people on these fields could wianpse their affairs v-.ithout the intervention of a Superintendent not resident in their neighbourhood, and that their local representatives could deal better with the Supreme Government of the Colony than a Provincial Government. With reference to the desirability of having the railways pushed on quickly of course T entirely connur, and with regard to fostering the establishment of native industries I presume I need only refer you to my actions during the last few years. With regard to the present Government I believe it to be the most able Government that New Zealand ever had, and I fully expect that if the Government receives f from the forthcoming General Assembly that support to which I consider them entitled, the native diffi culty and all other obstacles to the government of the colony will disappear I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. S. MACFARLANE. Auckland, June 5, 1873. TO V THE ELECTOES OF THE DISTRICT OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS AND MONGANUI. Gentlemen, -I have the honor to offer myself as a Candidate for Election to the seat In the General Assembly vacated by Mr McLeod. I have resided in New Zealand for about thirty years, and may be known to many of your community ; but as I have never occupied any politicial or public office, you may desire to know the grounds upon which I ask your support. Allow me then to state that I ask your votes in belief that you will consider that my lengthened ex perience in business matters, coupled with my know ledge of local concerns, will enable me to form a correct judgment of what measures I should support in the Assembly as being likely to bo beneficial to your district; and I take leave to solicityour attention to the fact that I have ever been ready to_ promote and encourage all those undeitakings and industiies calculated to advance the prosperity and wealth of the colony; in short, while many have Deen counsel ling the establishment, of new industries, I have in a great many instances created most useful and valu able institutions. With regard to the present Government, my views are most favourable to the policy which they have inaugurated. I consider tho Government essentially one of progress, and I believe that the great schemes of public works and immigration are of incalculable value to the whole colony, as being the best means for promoting settlement of population, as thereby se curing peace. But though I so highly appreciate the value of the schemes referred to, I do not assort that in the carrying out of the same serious mistakes hare not already been made, many of which would possibly have been avoided had the Government received more cordial support and assistance from the Assembly, as I consider that much valuable time was lost, and the energies of the Government distracted or paralysed by Opposition, which had the effect of impeding and delaying the business of the count:/, one ot the many Public Works so delayed being the Railway from Kawakawa Coal-mines to deep water. I trust you will pardon me for asking you to keep in view, when deciding for which candidate you will record your votes, that any member sent to the Assembly who is likely to be antagonistic to the present Government, or favourable to the Opposition, will, in my opinion, most seriously injure your district and the country generally. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. S. MACFARLANE. WHITE EOSE QOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered).— Sile of Shares Forfeited through non-payment of the 3rd Call of One Shilling per Share, duo on the 12th day of February, 1873. To be sold at auction, by Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son, at their. Mart, Fort-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 16th June, 1873, at 2 o'clock p.m., the Shares forfeited, as above, by the following persons:— Share, *gSE,** Walter Booth 335 .. 1,160 to 1,500 James Crawford .. .. 50 .. 7.451 to 7,500 Gerald Fltzmaurice .. ..78 ..fCto'"^ James Atkinson Fryer (in trust) 100 .. 431 to 530 ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, June 5, 1873. JBSTO PElfffiJ THIS EVENING, AND FOR FOURTEEN DAYS; ONLY! Come Early and get the First Pick of Bargains ! J; N. NEWBOLD having • received no eligible offer for the whole of his Stock in one lot, but several candidates for the Good will, Fixtures, and Part of the Stock, he has now decided to SELL OFF his STOCK at COST PRICE for FOURTEEN DAYS, after which the, Shop will be CLOSED for ONE DAY to prepare the balance for Auction In Lots. The flrit lot offered at Auction will bu the Fixtures, Goodwill* and Tenancy. J. N. NEWBOLD. FROST'S RUBBER STAMPS. OEDEES will be received at the Evening Star office for Rubber Stamps of any sice or pattern. These Stamps may be used for Printing on Paper, Linen, Wood, Glass, or any even surface. They are much cheaper than any other description of Stamp. Specimens may be seen on application to EEED & BRETT, Sole Agents. TjISTABLtSHED 185 9. PIANOS. PIANOS. THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOFFMAN'|S . ACADEMY OP MUSIC, 38, ShOETIAND-STREET. ■''' ''■ :' Pianos; and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from £14 to £125. Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one year after purchase, free of charge. Instruments of ever/ description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. "P I J I. ADYEETSEMENTS and Subscribers' Names for the Fiji Times left sit the office of this paper will receive prompt attention. REED & BRETT, Agents. pOMFOETABLE Board and Eesi. \\s donee in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell, For address apply to " 8.,\ Star office.



To Let. TO LET, with immediate possession, two Floors, 78 feet in length, in a new Brick built Warehouse situated in best part of Qusen street, and near the Wharf. For further particulars apply to J. HIGHLEY & CO., Auctioneers, &c., 26, Queen street. TO LET, in Hardinge street a Five (s) roomed House, with kitchen.—Apply to John Ogilvie, Grocer, Drake street. TO LET ON LEASE, Af ARM of about 80 acres of Rich Land at Kaukapakapa, Seven-roomed House, Out-buildings, and ill conveniences. Stock, Furniture, &c, &0., can be had at a valuation. Rent low to a good tenant. Apply to G. W. BINNEY. TO LET, a Bed and Sitting-room, furnished.—For address apply office of this paper. ~ MONDAY, JUNE 9. CITY MART. TEAS, SUGARS, OILMEN'S STORES, &C, &G\, &C. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Monday, 9th June, at 11 o'clock prompt, 20 J-chests Choice Congou, Adelheid, No. 96 20 do do, Helen Morris, No. 32 20 do do do, No. 34 40 J-chests do, Onward, No. 24 50 boxes Jylland's, No. 7 100 do do, No. 40 GO casks Honolulu Sugar 60 mats White Crystal do 50 bags Dressed Hice Oilmen's Stores, &c. Terms Liberal at Sale. MONDAY, JUNE 9. THE Subscriber bas received in structions to sell, at the Corner Mart, on Monday, 9th June, at 11 o'clock, in trade parcels, 200 Congou, ex Resolution, No. 171 Also, 50 boxes Fine Tea 28 chests, ex Peter, a well-known Tea 74 J-chests Plato, Ne. 43 Also, GO i-chests Congou, various but finest brands Also, ICO bags Maize, ex Vincent, and 20 Best Wairoa Cheese 100 bags White Sugar. Samples of TEA at the Mart. Terms at Sale. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JUNF 12. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ALLOTMENTS IN MECHANICS' BAY. fyilE Subscriber has received in structions from the Auckland Harbour Board to Lease by Public Auction, on Thursday, the 12th;'day of June, at 12 o'clock, 10 Allotments, Nos. 4 to 13, in Mechanics' Bay, with sea frontage of 50 feet, by a depth |of 130 feet, for a term of 14 years, and 1 Allotment, No. 14, In Mechanics' Bay, with a sea frontage of 88 feet, by a depth of ISO feet for a term of seven years. Plan, Draft of Lease, and Conditions of Sale may be seen at the office of the Auckland Harbour Board. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JUNE 10. Ex HERO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. ./i GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 10th June, at 11 o'clock, sharp, 3 half-chests Tea (Helen Malcolm) 9 boxes Tea (James Wilson). Terms: Cash. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JUNE 10. .. "• ' TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, June 10, at 11 o'clock sharp, 10 cases Taylor Bros.' Cocoa 25 „ Whybrow's Pickles 25 „ Morton's Pickles 25 „ „ Jar Salt 25 „ ColmanV Starch • '■ 25 „ Durham Mustard 8 „ Bell & Black's Vestas 10 „ Colman's Blue 10 casks D. & M. Blacking 8 cases Colman's £-lb Mustard 20 „ Morton's Bottled Fruits 10 „ Morton's Black Currant Fruits 4 „ Colman's Corn Flour 10 bales Tasmanian Hops 80 cases Peak's 1 lb. Jam 84 Peacock's 1 lb. Jams 100 „ Hawkins' Ilb do ♦ 6 „ do 21b. do 14 „ do Tart Fruits : 10 „ Candied Peel : ■ 10 „ Orange Peel 2GO bags Dressed Rice i 20 half-chests Tea (Victory) ! 20 „ Tea (Helen Malcolm) 20 „ Tea (Laura) , 50 boxes Tea, Laura !60 „ „ Victory • 60 ■„.., ,„ . w ,.ffr . .■; Si'! .i ■!.>•■■•.-.':. - • 400 sacks, Bran| ; 10 '• cases McCohnell's Hams and Bacon i 4 „ McConnell's Hams 200 sacks Wheat i 80 sacks Onions. . i, . . 800 sacks Potatoes. ■ | i ' Terms at Sale. , "MONDAY, JUNE 9. TTYO FARMS AT MOUNT ALBERT. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 9th June, at 12 o'clock, 2 Valuable F ' at Mount Albert, being Let I No. 60, containing S4£ acres, and Lot No. £4, , containing 02 \ acres. fferjns: 25 per cent, cash ; greater part of balance of pwcuase money may remain on mortgage for S years a 8 per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer*.



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11. MAGNIFICENT SUBURBAN VILLA SITE, HOBSON'S BAY. COTTAGE AND LARGE ALLOTMENT, ST. GEORGE'S BAY. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Wednesday, June 11, at 12 o'clock, A Splendid Suburban Villa Site at llemuera, ovei looking and close to Hobson's Bay, containing about 2J acres, commanding a magnificent viuw of the harbour, and enjoying at all times fresh air and pure water, and within five niiuutus' walk of the Parnoll 'busses Villa Residence and Large Allotment in St. Georee's Bay Road, at present occupied by the Misses Meurant. The above must be sold to close Trustees'accounts, and are well worth attention, such properties becom ing daily more difficult to obtain. THURSDAY, JUNE 12. AMERICAN SHIP, POLAE STAB. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TOMS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Captain P. Stetson to sell by auction, on or about the 12th June, The American Ship POLAE STAR, 819 tong American Register, built at Medford, Massa chusetts, in the year 1852, re-coppered in May, 1872, and classed 5-6ths 1.1 (Asterisk) ; French Veritas for 5 years from May, 1872, as she now lies at anchor in the Waiternata. Full inventory may be inspected at the office of the Agents, Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane, or at the the Auctioneers. Terms:—Cash on the fall of the hammer. MONDAY, JUNE 9. UNREDEEMED & OVERTIME PLEDGES, 1872, 1873. . GOLD WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, PINS, BROOCHES, LOCKETS, EAlt-RLNGS. Etc., Etc., Eto. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr L. H. Neumegon to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Monday next, the 9th inst., at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES .— No. Date. 1872. 440..March 23..0 pen-faced Gold Geneva Watch and Chain 675..May 6..G01d Ring 737.. 18.. Silver Hunting Lever Watch, Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, 3 Chains, and Locket 904.. Jun« 14.. Set of Studs 930.. 18.. Silver Snuff Box 93C. 19..G01d Pin 044.. 21..G01d Ring 955.. 22..Silver Hunting Lover Watch and Chain 965.. 24..G01d Brooch 997.. 28..0 pen-faced Gold Watch, Chain, Lccket, and Pencil Case 998.. 28.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch, and Albert Chain 1014.. July 1.. Gold Ring 1022.. 3.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1043.. 5.. 1 Pair Ear-rings 1048.. 0.. 2 Ladies' Gold Riugs 1054.. 8.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch 1062.. 9..G01d Brooch 1083.. 12.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1088.. 15.. Do do do do 1059.. 15.. Gold Watch, Ring, Pencil Case, and Cash Box 1096.. 15.. Gold Pin and 2 Rings 1101.. 10.. Open-faced Geneva Watch and Gold Ring 1134.. 20.. Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 1137.. 22.. O pen-faced Gold Geneva Watoh 1181.. 27..G01d Ring 1209.. 31.. Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch 1225.. August 2.. Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 1236.. 5.. Open-faced Silver Verge Watch 1254.. 7.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and Silver Chain 1257.. 8..G01d Chain 1258.. 8.. Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch 1269.. 10..G01d Hunting Lever Watch and Gold Chain 1281.. 12..Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 1357.. 24.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1384.. 29..G01d Brooch 1397.. 31.. 2 Silver Spoons 1400.. 31..Silver Match Box and GoldLooket 1411..Sept 2..G01d Ring 1423.. 3.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and Chart 1441.. s..Silver Hunting Lever Watch and Albert Chain 1449.. 0.. Gold Albert Cafci and 2 Pair Sleeve Links 1450.. 6.. Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch 1459.. 7.. Silver Lever Hunting Watcn 1500.. 12.. Gold Brooch and Ear-rings 1541.. 19.. Open-faced Gold Lever Watch 1551.. 21..Set of Studs 1619.. Oot 5.. Gold Pencsl Case 1644.. 9.. Open-faced Gold Lever Watch 1651.. 10.. Wedding and Keeper Ring 1660.. Diamond Ring 1684.. 14..G01d Bing 1689.. 15.. Medal 1690.. 15.. 1 dozeach Silver Table and Silver Tea Spoons 1692.. 16..G01d Brooch 1726.. 21.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1745.. 23..Silver Lever Hunting Watch and Albert Chain 1753.. 24.. Pin, Studs, Ear-rings, and Swivel 1771;. 28.. Gold Albert Chain 1777.. 28.. Gold Hunting Lever Watch 1797..N0v I..Silver Hunting Verge Watch 1806.. "' 2.. Open-faced Gold Geneva. Watch 1825.. 5..2 Sets «tuds, Scarf Ring, Geneva Watch> Chain, and Ring 893.. June 13..Stock Bits, Plough, and Irons 980.. 26..Field Glass 1005.. 29..Kit of Tools 1049..Ju1y 6..S Tools 1072.. 11.. Brace and Bits 1241., August 5..2 Candlesticks 1315.. 16.. Quadrant 1316.. 16.. Pipe and Keeper 1319.. 16.. Streoscopic Camera 1396.. 31..Timepiece, 15 Forks, and 2 Knives 1437.. Sept 4.. Quadrant 1524.. 17..9 Stamps 1580.. 26.. 12 Tools 1591.. 27.. Concertina 1720.. Oct 19.. Telescope 863.. March 7.. Dress and Trousors 2934..August 2..Coat 3598 ■. Sept 12.. Counterpane and Sheet 3649.. 14..Rug 3681.. 16..5i1k Dress 3682.. 16.. Frock and Table Cloth 3690.. 17..Monkey Jacket, Vest, and Singlat 3812.. 23..8und1e of Clothing 3839.. 25..Dress, Skirt, and Petticoat 3903.. 30.. Coat 3910.. 30.. Monkey Jackets and 2 Shirta 5099..Dec 19..Bundle of Clothing 5161.. 24.. Coat Boots, and Jacket 5221.. 28.. Trousers and Vest 5230.. 28.. Frocks 6248.. 30.. Volunteer Coat and Trousers. 1873. 94.. Janry 6.. Coat, Vest, Shirt, and Singlet 119.. 7..Silk Jacket 127.. 8.. Skirt, Jacket, and Frock 142.. 8.. Trousers and Vest 249.. 14.. Coat 295.. 15.. Suit 327.. 17.. Skirt and Jacket 356.. 18.. Trousers and Vest 360.. 18..White Petticoat 387.. 20.. Boots 412., 22.. Suit, Shirt, and Boots 464.; 24..3 Coats 491.. . . 25 ; . Bundle of Clothing 606.1 27.. 2 Sheets and White Petticoats 665.; Feb. s..Petticoat, 3 Drawers, and Toilet Cover 748.. 10.. Dress 783.; 12.. Coat, Jacket, and Kobe 454.;Janry 23..Counterpane 1872. , : ■ ,: . 2878. '. July 31.. 3 Blankets 3949.J Oct 2.. Suit Co4.iFeb 1.. Counterpane 2420. i July 6.. Rug 3926.;0ct I..Dress, White Petticoat, and Lace Shawl 3941.. 1.. Trousers and Vest 4016.. 9.. Pillow, Vest, and Night-gown 4149.. 18..Table Cloth 1-4262.. 24.. Trousers ,4280.. 25..8und1e of Clothing 1 4354.. 30..4 yards Damask 4363.. 30.. 2 Dresses and White Petticoat 4371.. 30.. Coat and Shirt 4500..N0v 8.. 1 pair Damask Curtains 4541.i 12.. Suit 4581..' 14.. Blanket and Rug 4618.. 15..2 Cloaks 4715.. 22..Velvet Cloak 4977. .Deo " 0.. Skirt and Jacket f036.. 14..Volunteer Suit and Coat.