1 S, n A a Superintendent who had not his own j fitness to attend to more than that of the I J %ince were among the things that were * < TJrpri' Affairs had been neglected for T Tears, and lately the Eduction Bill I A raised such a dust that people forgot *1 fact that Auckland was behind hand in 1 !{p race with the other provinces. The xt Council must do more than the last, "ho had enabled a feeble majority just to rrv on the red-tape system. He would t sit another four years to listen to such "widish folly and solemn waste of time as I h a d done, but would rather resign. If the JUt men were put in the right place this mild be amended. It was the fault of JL province that larger quantities of waste lands were not already settled upon. So supinely had the province acted that the General Government itself had stepped in t 0 facilitate settlement on the provincial lands, and it was owing to some difficulties with Dr Featberstone, which were now being overcome, that this had not been as yet fully carried out. Having quoted some statistics (which were listened to rather impatiently L t ke audience) Mr Ellis proceeded to say that under proper management the affairs of Auckland would greatly improve. He thought if proper remunerative work were found for the provincial officers, it were better to have them double than reduced. Mr Keesing said he came forward in no rain spirit. He had been asked by a large number of electors to come forward, and had responded to the call. He was a property holder, andlwould protect the interests of property, as property holders might be called upon to "fork out" before long. He was at a disadvantage, as a new man to politics, but what they required was to have their affairs well looked after, and to elect members who wouldbringtheirbusiness abilities to bear on the business of the province. He was a supporter of Mr Williamson's policy, believ ing it to be a good one. The Education question, he believed, would be equitably settled next session. He was in favour of secular education, not thinking it right that the teacher should have religious control over his scholars. He was not in favour of opening public-houses on Sunday. He was against opening them for even an hour, which some people advocated. At present the city was kept in an orderly manner. He thought those who wanted beer on Sunday could get it on Satur day night, put it in a bottle, and cork it up for Sunday's use. (Laughter.) He thought the authorities ought at once to set about getting a water supply for the city. He was averse to the larga scheme of expending £150,000, at present at all events. The in terest on this would be £10,000. He be lieved the expenditure of a few hundreds on the Domain ponds would give a good supply. If the ponds were cleaned out the beautiful springs underneath and in the vicinity might be utilised and a temporary if not permanent supply would be obtained. The city had already heavy taxes to pay, and people should be careful not to incur too great an expenditure, or they would find themselves heavily taxed, and in a very bad position. The water question was an im portant one, and care must be taken that an expenditure was not incurred which they could not pay. He was in favour of the city being divided into wards. Mr Beveridge asked if Mr Keesing would close the public-houses on Sunday or his (Mr Keesing's) Sabbath day? Mr Keesing said Sunday, not Saturday, ] Mr Dargaville said he hoped ill would remember the eloquent speeches which had gone before, but he did remember Mr Keesing's reply to Mr Beveridge. That question was not in good taste, but the answer was an honor to Mr Keesing. He (Mr D.) had already given his views in a |8 leral way on Education as he found it was safer to speak generally than to go into details. One was so apt to be caught tripp ing, but he had now few enemies, and could speak more fully. The result of the Education tax had fallen greatly short of what was expected of it. It was a failure, only £7000 were realised Tvhereas 20,000 were required. He did not believe the sliding scale would answer, for the expenses of valuations and collection would absorb everything. The sliding scale would be no better than the £1 tax, and he would not vote for it until fresh means had been tried. The province had bona fide claims against the General Government for £30,000. This was admitted, but the pro vince did not press properly for payment. The late Superintendent brought forward the claim so late last session that Mr Yogel said he cold not deal with itthen. He believed Mr Williamson would be more successful in this matter, and he (Mr D) would go in for Impounding the whole of the fund for Educa tional purposes. That would provide for two years. The poll tax was more equitable than a house tax, for every man had a poll, hut every one had not a house, and people who lived at the Club paid nothing. But without resorting to taxation at all they could provide for two years, and when that was over the land endow ments would be productive of revenue which could be devoted to Education. They should seize all the lands they could and. apply them for educational purposes. He was in favour of secular education, and of the Police being under the control of the General Government. There were other minor matters to which he would not now refer as his views were well known". He thanked them for the kind reception they had given him. (Loud cheers.) Mr Hurst said he agreed with the view of the last speaker as to education, but did not see how the amount of the claim spoken of could be obtained until next session, He was in favour of the sliding scale, as oiiginally proposed by the Provincial Council, rather than the uniform tax. He was in favour of the police remain ing as it was, as the Superintendent had ample control over them. He had endea voured to serve the electors to the be3t of his ability in his past, and would do so in the future. He had been one of those who assisted to relieve the city of its debts. One of the most important questions was immi gration. They did not want poor people, but farmers of small means who would come out to settle on the lands. In this matter he Would cordially support Mr Williamson. This was the only province that had not an immigration agent at home. Dr Feather stone's interests centred in Wellington. la this matter Mr Gillies had taken an active pwt; and had, with the aid of the General government, been in communication with Mr Parnall on the subject, but in con sequence of some difficulty Avith Dr Feather stone, the matter had been delayed. If elected he would do his best for the interests of the Auckland province. He could assure those present that he had gained nothing pecuniarily by taking office in the Provincial government, on the contrary it had been a loss to him ; so much so that he had almost Wade up his mind that under no circum stance would he take the same office again. (Laughter.) , W reply to a question, Mr Philips said he j f be in favour of the Improvement ss*oQers Providing a site for a public for City East. "i!'rjs>» show of hands being called for, 40 **£ held up for Mr Philips, 19 for Mr 16 for Mr Ellis, 8 for Mr Keesing, &1 for Mr Dargaville, and 10 for Mr Hurst. The show of hands was declared in favour of Dargaville, Phillips, and Luak.

I Mr Ellis demanded a poll, which will be , taken to-morrow. | A yote of thanks to the Returning Officer , terminated the proceedings.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

ANOTHER HAUHAU VISITOR,

ALEXANDRA

mr -r-r This day. ihe Hauhau Kawhia Chief Tapihana, who gave us so much trouble here sometime ago, is now in the township on a friendly

Tapihana is waiting heie to see Mr Mackay, who is away at Piako and returns on Thursday.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

THE PERSONATION CASES

GRAHAMSTOWN.

. This day. J-ne personation cases are on for hearing at the Police Court. The first case is against Henry Kingsley. alias William Gibbs, for peisonating William Gibbs, of Waipipi. It was adjourned on the application of the pro secution for seven days more. Bail was reduced to self and one surety of £50. ~. c case of Richard Kerr, for personating Michael Curie, is now on. The line of de fence is that the defendant went to the booth to vote for his mate (and that he stated so when questioned) under the im pression that he could do so.

Missouri.—The crushing has yielded 13 ozs 9 dwts.

The Queen [of Beauty has lodged 29 ozs making the total yield for the fortnight 533 ozs.

Caledonians, £13, buyers, £13 j Black Angel, 24s Cd to 255; buyers, 24s Gd ; Crown Prince, paid 20s; buyers, 19s (3d ; Ruby, Gs.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

PERSONATION CASE AT CORO

MANDEL,

COROMANDEL,

This day. There was no appearance of the informant in the personation case, and the accused was discharged.

TAURANGA.

This day.U I_"A public meeting on Saturday night de cided to apply to the Native Minister for a reserve at Judea for a park. The Government paddock at Te Papa is considered too small.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Prices Current report that.no arrange ments have yet been made respecting a branch steamer to connect with the Mac gregor at Kandovau. Stocks of bvandies in bulk, in bond, have increased. Sugars are higher ; teas heavier. The promoters of the Sugar Refinery have communicated with the General Government asking assistance to the undertaking, but received no reply.

DUNEDIN.

This day. The new woollen factory will be started at Kaikara.

The new Scotch church was opened yester day.

Tenders have been called for the construc tion of the Green Island railway. Messrs Brogden are to receive a bonus from the General Government if the Clutha railway is completed within contract time. The Mayor has proclaimed Monday after noon a holiday on account of the cricket match.

NAPIER.

This day.

A block of agricultural land, partly timbered, in the Bay of Plenty, with the best hot-spring in the disttict, has been leased by the Government for 21 years. Hone Te One, a friendly chief at Oatea, is about to hold festivities on the occasion of the opening of his new house. Tawhia has requested his sister Tira to be present with forty followers. The circum stances is regarded as significant and indi cating improved relations.

INTER-PROVINCIAL CRICKET MATCH.

{FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

TO-DAY'S MATCH AT DUNEDIN,

RAPID FALL OF OTAGO WICKETS,

Dunedin out for 77

DUNEDIN,

This day,

The team arrived early this morning. Cotton and King missed their passages at Lyttelton. Play commenced at 11 o'clock. Dunedin won the toss, and went in first. The weather is splendid. Sweete commenced bowling, and Mears put one leg for two and another fox one. Robinson then bowled a maiden. Mears made one off Sweete, and two ofi Robinson, and an over. Both men were playing carefully. Sweete next bowled, a maiden, which was followed by Robinson. The next ball (Mears), was clean bowled out by Sweete ; one wicket for six runs. Allen was then sent in, who put his first in the slips for one, and then another clean over the bowler's head, which was well fielded, one run only being obtained. Sweete's third ball took Allen s bails with a beautiful ball } two wickets for eight runs. McDonnell then went in ; Robinson bowled another maiden. McDonnell then cut from Sweete for one, but succumbed to the next ball, three wickets for nine. Macfarlane now came up to the scratch and took Robinson' 3 last ball, which he carefully blocked. - , Lambert, who had been in some time, looting round for a slant, at last made a run off Sweete's last ball. . *•• A leg-bye was then run, making the score eleven. >r Rol.iuson bowled another maiden to Mac farlane, who then put one to leg for two. Lambert picked up courage and played Sweete's first ball over the bowler s head for three, and Robinson's first for a couple, and another to square leg for one, and then re ceived a maiden from Sweet. Macfarlane now put Robinson's first away for three. Lambert played the other three carefully.

Mccfarlane followed his example and played a maiden, and Lambert another, Macfarlane another. Lambert then retired from Robinson's second ball for nine. Four wickets down for 24 runs. Downes then went in, and sent his first for three.

Macfarlane put the ball to leg for one, and retired with Sweete's second ball, making a total of six, five wickets for 2S runs. _ Garwood came to the rescue, the Dunedin ltes looking rather blue, while Auckland became proportionately hilarous. Downes skied liobinson's first, which was well held by Yates, making six wickets down for 2S.

Clarke now handled one willow, and Gar wood the other.

Three balls were disposed of safety. A leg-bye was run off Sweete last"ball. Clarke put his first ball to the on for one, and another to the off for one and another. Runs were coming very slowly. Garwood hit one hard to long leg, but was mulled by Dixon. A leg-bye followed. Garwood put Sweete's last to long leg well in the air, but was again pulled by Auck land,

Clarke poked one between the wickets and ran off.

Garwood, who evidently meant work, put another to long leg for two, and followed by a single to the off and another to the on. Buckland next went to the bowling and did a maiden.

Clarke drove Sweete's first for two. Garwood sent Buekland's first to the on for two, and then a single in the slips, and Sweete's first to leg for three, and single to leg from Buckland's second, and a couple off Sweete's last.

Buckland's next ball took Clark's stumps, seven wickets for 53.

Thompson took Clark's place and blocked his first three balls).

Lankham took Sweete's place at the bowling, and Garwood put it clean over the fence and obtained four.

Thomson poked one for a single and Gar wood a single. Garwood cut Lankham's last for a couple. ■ Sweete went on again. Garwood sent his last to leg, but was beautifully fielded by Yates, and no run was obtnined.

Thompson sent Buckland's last to Ion" off for two. &

Robinson took Sweete's place and bowled a maiden, and Bnckland another. Robinson sent another and Buckland another to Gar wood, who sent Robinson to leg, and ran for four, one short, and another over fence for three.

Sweete now went at it again, puttin» on great speed, and the second ball clean bowled Garwood, who exhibited fine play, making three runs for 70. Eight wickets were down.

Rhodes took Garwood's place. Thomson made two off Buckland's first. Sweete bowled a maiden, Thomson then stole one off Bnckland. Rhodes sided his next, which was cau«ht by Alpe, 9 wickets for 73. Glenn, tho last man, now went to the wicket and played a maiden off Buckland. Glenn got another off Sweete. Thomson followed Sweete with another. Thomson sent Buckland's Hast to long off" for three, retired for ten runs before Sweote's last, making a total score of the Dunedin first innings 77. The adjournment for luucheon then took place.

THE TAMAKI ELECTION.

[PER PIGEON EXPRESS.]

St. John's College, 4.30 p.m

The polling for West Tamaki district took place at St. John's College to-day. The figures at the close of the poll were : '

Pi ey burn Kerr

Majority for Reyburn

Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicicras and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co. s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any cofl'ue on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—[Akvt.

THE EVENING BtAB, MOSrfcAf, HO vEttß dffi, U iSW.



WANTED, an Engineer.—Apply i at this office. J WANTED, a steady Man to milk and make himself useful.— Apply J.E., oflice of this paper. WANTED, a strong Youth to deliver parcels.—A. Linabmy & Co. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply to if. Shaw, Jun., Viucent-street. WANTED, an active Lad to assist at French Polishing and make himself useful in a shop.— T. & H. Cnoke, Cabinet-makers, &c, 148, Queen street. WANTED at once, a steady Carter up to Irs work.—F. G. Clayton. WANTED, a Girl about 1G years of age as Nurse Girl,—Apply Mr Stebbing, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Queen-street. 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, corner of Edwardes street. WANTED, 100 Working Men to Dine at the London Dining Rooms, Victoria street. F. W. Marter,, 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 and Loding, 15s per week; Good Beds, Is. F. W. MARTER, Juk., Proprietor. WANTED, a Good Female Servant. Apply Mrs Waller, Onehunga. WANTED, a Good Stableman.— Apply Hardington's Bazaar. WANTE D to SELL, a few 100 ft. of T. and G. Board, 6ft, 9xl, and Cx J, seasoned.—Pulleng, Alexandra Hotel, Durham and Chapel-streets. WANTED, a Child to Nurse, by a vesp'ctable motherly person, four miles from town. —Apply office of this paper. WANTED, an Entering Clerk for a Wholesale Warehouse; one having a knowledge of tbe drapery preferred.—Apply, appli cant's own handwriting, Box 82, Post-office. WAFTED, a Thousand Visitors to call at the Willow Grove Strawberry Gar dens, North Shore, beyand the Devonport Store. WANTED, Two Men for a Brick yard.—Apply Thomas Murray, Newton Brick and Tile Works. WANTED, a sharp Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply David Gmbb, K&r&n gahape.Road.



WANTED, Tenders for the wLf ™ of a Rough Building, 30 x 20, at Newton Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr ha i if'?,' f-i'^r r> Q upfcn-street, where Tenders can be kft until Monday, 24th. at 4pm THOMAS FAULDER. WANTED, a "Female General ▼ * Servi_l-;;J_ APPIy for artdre-s at Star office. "W A N T E D, a Nursemaid handy T I with her needle—Apply for address Even ing Star office. TXfAISiTED, a Eoy to make himself » * useful at the residence of Mr F. L. Prime, Anplesea-street. - Apply at his office, Insurance Buildings. TO BOOKFOLDERS~AND SEWERST fTTT ANTED, an experienced hand.— * " Apply to J. F. leighton, Bookbinder, and Account Book-manufacturer, High-street. VAT AJN TE D, for Coromandel, a * » respectable Girl as General Servant j good wrges given—Apply to Mr Adair, at Me Arthur, Shera, & Co. 's. TIT ANTED TO BENT a five or six * » roomed House with two or three acres of land, a few rHles from town no object. Rent not to exceed £52 per annum.—Apply by letter, "L.L.," Star office. WAIN TED, Purchasers for Grains at 4d per bushel.—Apply Seccombe &Son Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. TKTANTED, two good Coat Makers V —Apply J. C. D. Bowden, Shortland- Crescent. WANTED, Purchasers for 3000 Heart of Kauri Railway Sleepers, slightly under Government size; suitable for first-class fencing.—Apply to Archard & Brown, Mechanics' Bay. TX7" ANTED KNOWN, that D. ' * Goi.dtk is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, ."hafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wclleslcy street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to "Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evening Star ofllce). N. B.— Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; G, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED, Improvers for Dress making Department. — Apply at R. B. Shulrfers'. pAEPENTERS WANTED imme- Vv diately for Tairua. — Apply before 11 o'clock, 25th inst., at Messrs Preeco & Graham's, Vailes' Buildings. ■OOTJND, on 18th inst., in Welling- JL ton street, a Bay Pony, with two white legs.— The owner can have same by paying expenses and applying to Thomas Parker. J'uker, Wellington street. If not claimed within 14 days the above will be sold to defray expenses. LOST, on Saturday, between Dnr ham street and the Thoatio, a Lady's Prunella Boot.—The finder will please return same to Mrs McGowan, care of Stau oflicc. LOST, a young Magpie. —The finder en returning the same to Mr Clayton, Chapel-street, will be rewarded. LOST yesterday evening, in Brighton's Gardens or the Domain, a Gold Locket, with red stone in centre.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it this office. X?-j f\ REWARD.—Lost or mislaid, oi'-JL VJ^se\eral weeks past, Three Bank of England Notes of One Hundred Pounds each. — The above reward will be paid to any person giving such infor mation as may lead to their restoration.—Apply to Stewart & Appleby, West Queen street. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, Princes street, opposite Northern Club.—Apply to Mr i Partington, near the Bank of New Zealand. TO BE LET, on very terms, a Furnished House : fit for a Boarding House.— Apply to Mrs Braithwaito, Symonds street (near St. Sepulchre's). FURNTSHED Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or without board, in a healthy good situation. —For cards of address apply at Star office. HI ATTS, General D ealer • Old Market, Queen-street, has for Sale—loo Fiji Mats, 5s each ; Fiji Matting, passages or stairs, Gd to Sd per yard, 50 sacks of Good Maize, 15s per sack ; Jugs and Basins, only 5s ; small Plates, 2d each ; large plates, 5s Cd per dozen ; Dinner Sets o' 10S pieces, price £5; Meat Dishes, from Is; Pint Mugs, (id each ; White Starch, 4d per Ib. by the packet ; Black Lead, Cd per lb.; Price's Candles, lljd by the box ; Kciller's Conversation Lozenges, lUd by the tin ; Good Tea, 2s per lb., G lbs. for lls; Spanish Juice, Is 4d per lb , 12 lbs. for 15s ; good Jams, 7s 4d per dozen ; inferior Jams, Cs per dozen ; Colman's Mustard, 5s 3d per tin of 7 lbs.; Currants, 5d per lb.; Matches, 7s per gross ; Cigars, £3 10s per 100. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. RE-BUILDING 100 FEET OF QUEEN-STREET WHARF. HHENDERS will be received at this jL office until Noon of TUESDAY, the 2nd of December, 1873, for Re-building 100 feet of the Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and specifica tions to be sefin at this office. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Re-building Queen-street Wharf. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. tpIJI G-OVERNMENT Z0 PER CENT DEBENTURES. ISSUE OF £15,000. The Fiji Banking and Commercial Company, Limited, acting for the Government of Fiji, invite Subscriptions for £15,000 Debentures, bearing 10 % interest, with a currency of five years, principal and interest being payable in Fiji or Now Zealand, at the option of the purchaser. The above Debentures are issued under the Public Loans Act, 1872, the proceeds being required for the retirement, as provided by the said Act, of an equiva lent amount falling due in December next. The comparatively small amount of the Fiji public debts, the punctuality with which the interest on Fiji Government Debentures has hitherto been paid, and with which the Debentures heretofore issued hare been taken up when due, the suppression of the insurrection and the establishment of the authority of the Government, and the probable annexation or establishment of a Protectorate by Great Britain justify its agents in commending these sucurities to the investing public. Each Debenture will be issued for the sum cf £100. :Tenders marked "Tenders for Fiji Government Debentures," addressed to the undersigned, will be received at the Office of the Company up to 12 o'clock on Saturday, the 13th of December next. By order of the Board of Directors. A. WARDROP, Sec. pro. torn. Auckland, 14th November, 1873.



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessees Messrs Collier & Co. NOTICE.—AII Aocounts against the above Firm must be rendered on or before WEDNESDAY NEXT, at Ba.m. pRINOE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessees.. .. Messrs Collier and McGowan. THIS (Monday) EVENING, Nov. 24, GREAT BILL! STREETS of LONDON ! STREETS ov LONDON ! ! STREETS op LONDON !! ! Thrilling Sensations. IRISH BOY AND YANKEE GIRL. JJOYAL EXHIBITION. CITY HALL. ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. TO THE PUBL TC OF AUCKLAND. Mr GOURLAY, in returning his sincere tlrnks for the liberal patro.age bestowed during the last four weeks, and notwithstanding the heavy expenses attending this really extensive Exhibition, begs to announce that arrangements have been made for a Second short Season, when the price of Admission will be ONE SHILLING ONLY, thus giving all classes of the community an opportunity of witnessing the STARTLING WONDERS OF NATURE AND ART FRIDAY EVENING-FASHIONABLE AND SELECT NIGHT, Under distinguised patronage, when the former price of admission v. 11l be resumed for this occasion only. Open Daily from 2 till 6jp m., and evening 7.30 till 10. BILLIARDS! "BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING Have imported one of ALCOCK'S TPJZE BILLIARD TABLES, And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVFRNOR BROWNE HOTEL. Board 15s per week Board and Residence .. .. .. 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 2-ts per week Good Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGHAM & KING, PROPRIETORS. NOTICE, g A. B U E T , GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, takes this opportunity of thanking the inhabitants of Auckland and 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 Sma'l Profit, to still merit a con tinuance of their favors. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. THE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT To their Conductor M R. J. B R 0 W N E, Will take place at the CHORAL HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1. PROGRAM MT. Paut I. Selections from " Stabat Mater " — Rossin Pakt 11. Selections from " Creation "—Haydn Part 111. , Operetta, "Robin Hood and his Metric Men "— Birch Admission, 2s Cd ; Gallery, Is Gd. Special Terms for Schools and Families. Tickets obtainable at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. LOST, on Friday cA rening, November 21, between the Junction Hotel and Moore's Royal Oak, a Gentleman's New PANAMA HAT, with Sma 11 Black lie inside.—The Under will be rewarded by leaving the same at Gwynne's Prince Alfred Hotel, Epsom. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEW ZEALAND. IN virtue of the authority vested in me, I hereby summon the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to meet at Auckland 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. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THHE Undersigned are prepared to -i- make liberal CASH ADVANCES on WOOL, FLAX, GUM, &c, consigned to their correspondents in London or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. /CAUTION OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, som« unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his. TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known abel. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. EARTHWORK APPROACH TO FREEMAN*S BAT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Nov. 20,1573. rpENDERS will be received at this L ollice until TUESDAY, the 2nd December, 1873, at 12 o'clock noon, for forming an Eai thwark approach to the Reclamation in Freeman's Bay, in terms o' 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. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. THE Postponed Firing of the Bat tery will take place at the North Shore on TUESDAY NEXT, 25th inst The following. mem bers are warned for duty* to parade at the Gun Shed at 8 o'clock a.m. sharp : Quarter-Master Sergeant Featon, Sergeant Hatswell, Corporals Geddes and Hamilton, Bombadier Mann, and Gunners Davies, Isaacs, Hood, Harden, and Nome. Uniform, undress, E. H. FEATON, Captain commanding A. V. A.



REQUISITION. TO JOHN McELWATN, ESQ. SIR,- —We, the undersigned Electors of the District of Newton, request you to allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in the ensuing election, and we pledge ourselves, in case of a contest, to vote and use our influence to secure your return. Young Warren John Ellyett H. Partington George Peace Walter Grahame John Sinton J. M. French C. W. Wilson R.V.Ellis William McSkinning S. P. Brown James Miller James Riley Francis Mackenzie Arthur Bettany Joseph "\\ arren James Williams William Winstone Read Wykes AVm. J. Patterson James Young Thomas Keightly Frederick Blade D. McPherson F. Gribbin James Finnerty George Mapestone George Stanton John Sime ~\V. H. Simcs Ebenezer Wood John Waddell D Goldie Thomas Salt John S. Welsman W. Donald Jamer McGregor F. Walker S. Jones James R. Nicholson Samuel Wormes E. M. Smith Edward Boucher R. Stevenson J. Cornish W. Gregory F. G. Ew."ngton James Phelan t ' BT. W. Doonin T. Ward ©George Sinton W. Matthews S. II Moulden J. K. Harris W. Karrell H. Ridings J. Wedgewood Boon P. Crow W. 11. Butler J. B. lloyes William Hogg J. Wilcox F. Row Josepii Grant I P. F. M. Burrows Henry Hurst Charles White T. Holder Ambrose Coad Richard Smith i Geo. lioyd And 30 others. [REPLY.] Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure in complying w.'.lh your request to repre ent the District of Nevv.on in the Provincial Council, and shall, if elected, en deavour faithfu'ly to serve the intere ts of the district (of which 1 have been a resident for many years) to the ■ utmost of my abi'Hy, aud promote the welfare of the ■ province. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient seivant, JOHN McELWAIN. TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY WEST. MR KIRBY will meet the Electors of the district at the Young Men's Christirn Association Rooms, l'o-MORROW EVENING, at half-past seven, to exprers his views on the questions of the day. Electors are invited to attend. W. KIRBY. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE PEARL VARIETY TROUPE, Consisting of THE LEADING AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL TALENT Available in Auckland, Will give a GRAND VERSATILE AND COMIC CONCERT In the above Theatre on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Noy£hi;er 20. NEW FEATURES ! NEW FUN! Further particulars To-morrow. J. HESFORD, Manager. EO "DND, a Sum of Money in Vincent street.—The owner can have the same by apply ing to Mrs Jennings, Nelson street. AUCKLAND TO THAMES. The p.s. Lalla Rookh Tuesday at, 10.30 a.m. Thames to Auckland, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumb zns, Gas Fitteks, and Brass FiNisiraKS, &c, HAVING- relinquished Business at the Thames, beg to intimate to their •friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masetield's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. tMakers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Lights, cither enamelled or bright. Estimates givenor all classes of Work. BEE HTDASPES. JUST ARRIVED, And for Sale by E. P E R KINS. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, 25 cases three Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy For Sale by case, 90s ; or Ss Cd single bottle. LIQUORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BOTTLED FOR THE HOLIDAY. CHEAP COALS. NEWCASTLE COAL, Albion.and Clematis, delivered in town at 40s per ton by the load in bulk, or at ship's side 37s Gd for cash. J. CRAIG, Fort-street. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. FINE ARTS AND IND OS TRIAL EXHIBITION. rpHE Committee of the Mechanics' -a- Institute having no power to appropriate its Funds for the purpose of the approaching Bxhibition to be held during the Christmas and New \ear's holidays, appeal to the public to aid them by sub scriptions. The following have been received :— A 8. dO Auckland Harbour Board 10 10 0 T. Morrin 5 5 0 J.L.C 2 2 0 J. C. Firth 550 L. D. N. aud Co. 2 2 0 J, Webster, Hokianga.. .. .. .. 2 2 0 J. C. Luckie 110 W. Lee, M.D 110 Walter Grahair 3 110 Samuel Coch re re and Son .. .. .. 110 Charles Coldsbro', M.D 110 Wm Swanson 100 Edwd. Perkins 100 C. L. Joy 110 E. Porter and Co. 110 Upton & Co 110 John Morrin .. ~ 100 Michael Corcoran 10 0 W. Kirby 100 M. O'Sullivan 110 M. McDermott 100 J Smart and Co. 10 0 V. W. E. Dawson, M.D 110 D. Goldie 110 J. W. Waller 110 C. A. Haris 110 Holdship & Co 110 Jas. Sivewright 110 Joseph Tonge ~ ~ 100 Sums under 20s , 810 6 Wm. CHAPPELL, Secretary. W. SLOANE, Treasurer. Office of the Exhibition Committeo, Vulan Lane. Q . N SALE, Ex Adieu, from Sydney, 1,200 B\GS MAIZE GEO. W. BINNEY. MHO BAKERS & OTHEES, ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Ex Dunedin and Hazel Homb, 50 tons Meek's Flour 51 " Pratt's Flour 30 •" T. Anderson & Co.'s Flour 30 " Anderson & Mowatt's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY.



SOU ■ BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE! HUUANCE COMPANY OF NEW - ALAND. THE Directors of this Company have made a Call of Five Shillings per Shire on the Shares of the Company, payable on the lGth day of December, 1873, to A. Boardman, General Manager, at the oflice of the Company, Queen street, Auckland, or to the following Agents of the Company at their respective Offices: — J. Diummond Macpherson, Esq., Christchurch Messrs W. & G. Turn bull & Co., Dunedin Mes~rs W. & G. Turnbult & Co., Wellington Messrs Morrison, Sclanders & Co., Nelson Messrs Routledge, lienn-dy & Co., Napier L, H. Chilwsll, Fsq., New Plymouth. By order of the Board. A. BOARDMAN, General Manager. November 21, 1873. TOTAL ABSTINENCE .j SOCIETY. OPENING FESTIVAL of the New Temperance Hall (late Congregational Chapel) Albert street, will be held on TUESDAY (To-morrow Evening). Aucuiuai.d Cx/TtK, Esq., in the chair. Tea on the table at half-past C o'clock. Speeches by Ministers and Friends, with musical selections. J. W. CARH, Hon. FOJi SALE, a good substantial Stone Six-roomed House, with large allotment ; healthy .situation. Near town. —Apply to H. Parting ton, Queen-street. ON SALE, Pure Bramha Eggs.— Close Bros., Queen_street BOAR D AND HE SID ENO B for Gentlemen or Families ; civility and attention may be relied on. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs John Lepine, Onehunga (opposite S. Furley's). LOST, a Cheque drawn by J. W. Waller in favour of Rice for £5 13s lOd ; pay ment stopped.- -Fimier will receive 5s reward on leaving it at Mr Waller's office, Custom House-street- TO LET or LEASE, a Four-roomed House (lined and papered) in Victoria Quad rant, with a good garden and well.—Apply to Mrs Hunter on the premises. \ LL Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, Hatters, 4c, hereafter CLOSE at 6 p.m. (Saturdays excepted). THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. SALE OF CITY ENDOWMENT LEASES. \ AT THE MARKET-HOUSE. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. GRANT & MORTON XT AYE received instructions from the City Council to offer, by public auction, at tha Market-house, Auckland, on Thursday, 27th day of November, at 12 o'clock noon, The LEASES of the following Valuable City Endowments for a term of Fifty Years :— OSECTION 31 : LOT I—Corner of Queen and Wellesley-street subdivided into three Allotments, two with a frontage to Queen-street of twenty-three feo 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 fact 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 one hundred and four feet. The Auctioneers desire to call special attention to !}his sale as being a rare opportunity for procuring safe and profitable investments. Plans on view at the City Mart and City Suvoyo'r'g Oflice, where further particulars and conditions may be obtained. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS, ONEHUNGA. THE Subscribers have received in structions from I. Hurst (who is leaving the province), to sell, on Wednesday, 26th inst., at twelve o'clock, His Comfortable Dwelling-house, at Onehunga, containing Four Large Eooms, commanding a most extensive view of the Manukau Harbour and Heads, and erected on two allotments situated near the Blockhouse, and havimg a frontage of 67 feet to Mount Pleasant Road. On the property is a well, in which thera is always an abundance of water. SAMUEL COCHRANEAND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. OILMEN'S STORES, SUGARS, TEAS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, To morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 5 tons Company's Sugar 20 casks New Currants 6 casks Loaf Sugar 30 casks Pearl Barley, each 1 cwt. 60 cases Jam, K. B. 20 cases half-pint Salad Oil 20 cases half-pint Castor Oil 200 boxes Sperm Candles 16 cases Quarter Sardines 3 cases Vermicelli 10 kegs Split Peas 50 bags Bice 20 cases Eagle Pickles 10 cases C. and B. Pickles 10 cases Warranted Pickles 10 cases London Pickles 10 cases Morton's Pickles 10 cases Cornflour 10 kegs Carbonate Soda 10 kegs Cream of Tartar 5 casks Sulphur 110 qr. casks Vinegar |20 cases Table Vinegar, Morton's and C. & B . 20 cases Confectonery 20 cases Colman's Muatard TEAS: 150 half-chests New Seasons, 'Craigforth' 64 half-chests Congou, * S. Robertson.' TO-MORROW, TUESDAY. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. LEVI W. EATON IT A S received instructions from -I Captain Robertson to sell by auction alongside brig Albion.Queen-street Wharf, To-morrow (Tuesday) at 12 o'clock, " 1 Long Boat, remnants of warpa.