f badly done—not according to contract, and }--- consequently defendants had boon put to 9 -much extra oxpense. Mr Porcival was examined at great length upon the contract. Mr Masefield deposed that he was sent for to inspect the work and found that the car penters' work was very well done, but the smiths' work was bad and disproportionate— defective in engineering skill. Caleb, a machinist, gave similar evidence. Mr Laishloy submitted that as his client had been put to great expense in repairing the machine the plaintiff should be non suited. Mr Jhissell held a different opinion. Mr Percival had employed a man at a cheap rate to get cheap work. He had run all over the city, to Robson, Revell, and revelled among all the other tinkers of the city, and at last found that he was obliged to go to Mr Masefield, and now souaht to deprive Shersonof his just earnings. His Worship said that the case reminded him of the man who went to the horse doctor instead of the surgeon to get his leg set. He would, however, refer to the authorities quoted by Mr Laishley, and give judgment on Friday next. This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.—Tins Day.

g§' (Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.)

BUUiN KEN'S ESS,

Geo. Pace, Joseph Simpson, and Charles Brown were subjected to the customary pains and penalties for being drunk the previous day. One of these delinquents (Mr Brown) was formerly sergt.-major of police. He pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined five shillings. VAORAXCY. Elizabeth McFaylane, alias Warrington, was charged under the Vagrant Act with frequenting public places for the purpose of prostitution. She was ordered to pay a fine of £2 or go to craol for a month.

The latter alternative was complied with This concluded the business.

PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

(To the Editor of the EvEjqNO Stab.) Sir, —In yesterday's issue of the Star you gave the subjects prescribed for competition for Provincial Scholarships. Will you alloAv me to make a few remarks on the chillies made this year on the subjects prescribed. In addition to the subjects analogous to those of last year there have been added for what is called the open scholarship, Euclid four hooks; algebra up to Surds and Indices, with one book of the iEneid of Virgil, and three books of Charles XII. Have the Com missioners forgotten that they have invited boys from twelve years of age to take part in this examination ? It is very plain that no boy under the maximum age of sixteen could make a decent appearance in such an examina tion unless very precocious. The amount of mathematics seems to be specially prepos terous. Add two more hooks of Euclid, and you have a severer test than is applied-to candidates seeking to graduate in the Uni versity of Edinburgh. A familiar acquaint ance with the mnthematics here prescribed should therefore be looked for in a youth who has completed his University course rather than in a boy to whom the advantages of two j'ears at our Grammar School is held out. The result of presenting such subjects for examination will probably be that the competition will be confined exclusively to Grammar School pupils. And I would call upon our new Superintendent to see that this farce of an open scholarship be not enacted next year. It seems to me that the subjects have boon pre scribed either by those who are ignorant of the practical work of teaching, or that they were selected with an ulterior design, viz., that of preparing for the University scholarship examination. If the Commis sioners think to elevate the standing of their pupils in this way good and well, but don't let them sail unders false colours, and call the examination a competition for an open scholarship. Let the scholarship be simply designated a grammar-school scholarship in tended to prepare for a University scholar ship. Again I might call your attention to the fact that the age of competitors is ex tended a year on this occasion. Last year the age was from 12 to 15, this year it is from 12 to IG. Last year the best scholars at the Grammar School were under 15, this year one at least of the best (I give you his name on a separ ate slip) is above 15, and there may be more. You see then how the limits suit the Grammar School, but of course it would be improper to insinuate that this is to be attri buted to anything but a happy coincidence. Mr Editor, I will conclude with asking if it be wise, not- to say just, to ignore - the in terests of schools oajTside our plethoric public institution.—l. am, r&c., Peter Mason.

PARNELL ELECTION.

NOMINATION.—-THIS DAY.

Tire nomination of monibers (two) to servo in the Provincial Council for the electoral district of Parnell took place at noon to-day at the Public Hall. The attendance was not largo.,. .. - The Returning Ofi)"or (Colonel Balneavis) having read the writ and election notioe, called upon any qualified elector to name a candidate. Mr J. Wrigley proposed Mr Benjamin Tonks as a fit and proper person to represent Parnoll in the Provincial Council. Mr Tonks had been a good member, and bad assisted m promoting the Beach road and other im provements to the district. He was a man of means and honesty of character, who would support the Superintendent indepen dently, and do his best for the interests of the district. Mr. Allender seconded the nomination. to- ar*on Inland proposed Mr Reader G. Wood as an old resident, whose name was Well known throughout the colony. He had held responsible positions with credit, and they could not find a better man. Mr Warner seconded the nomination, ob serving that it would be gilding refined gold to add anything in praise of Mr Wood. * Mr Watt proposed Mr Caleb Wood. Mr McCormack seconded the nomination. Mr Tonks briefly addressed the eUctors, saying lie had always done his duty during the time he had been in the Council, and if re-elected would do the same again. Mr Reader, Wood said ho had already given them his views at a public meeting, and it was therefore not necessary for him to make a long speech. He should follow tne example of Mr Tonks, and speak brieiiy. lhere was one point, however, which wa3 perhaps the only one, that ren dered him at all desirous of going into the Council. It was evident to him that « # provincial institutions were to be maintained much longer it could only be none by increased taxation, and this taxation <ue intended strenuously to resist. Already rSiw ."_? were pressing very heavily in'many |, p\a.ce3 where such pressure should not be felt 7 If elected he should do his best for tne mterests of the district and the province generally. Mr Caleb Wood said he should not have come forward unless a numerously signed requisition had been presented him. He was w iavoi\r of acQular education,, and appvoved

of the present Act, except the rating clause. •Ho would endeavour to assist in utilising the endowments for the benefit of education. v\r,r !m infceresfc iv immigration. Mr Williamson had always been'a great man tor populating the coifntry, and under judi cious management thero was ample room for the settlement of thousands of industrious families. If elected he should always pur sue an honest, independent course, and the electors would not regret having chosen him. Mr J. Mason asked the candidate if he would be in favour of doing away with Provincial Councils. I Mr Wood replied in the affirmative if all would agree. In Otago and Canterbury, wher there were large land funds, a different opinion prevailed. Mr Wood, in reply to another question said he was in favour of destroying t:.e presentslaughter-house and building another. At present it was in a filthy state. The youths collected together ttiore and used bad language. It was a hot bed of vice. It ought to be removed to another site. He was in favour of the separation of the sexes in schools. Or, a show of hands being called there were held up for Mr B. Tonks

MrE, ii. Wood . 32 Mi-Caleb Wood ... 15 The show of hands was declared in favoi of Messrs Reader Wood and B. Tonka. A poll was demanded by Mr Caleb Wood which will be taken to-morrow. A vote of i thanks to the Returning Officer terminated the proceedings.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand-Buyers, £1G 10s. National Bank, 54s Gd ; sellers, 553 All Nations—Sellers, 12s. i§Crown Prince—Sellers, ISs. SkMoanatairi, 50s; sellers, 50s. Bank of Tokatea— Buyers, 2s 2d. South British, 18s, ISs Gd ; buyers, 18s Gd ; sellers, 19s. Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £9. Bright Fmile— .Sellers, £G 15s. Black Angel—Buyers, 25s ; seijrs, 2Gs. Queen of May—Buyers, 4s 9d. Royal Oak, 17s, (ex div). Sons of Freedom—Sellers, £14 17s Gd. Bismarck, 345. Caledonians—Sellers, £13 Is. City of London—Buyers, 255. Thames G.M. Co.—Sellers, £3 12s Gd. , Union Bank.—Sellers, 10s. Cure—Sellers, ss.- J. FjUATt CliAitKK, Hon. Sec.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

FALSE BATTERY RETURNS

CENTRAL ITALY CRUSHING

GKAHAMSTOWN.

This day. George Sly was charged to-day with a breach of tho Regulation of Quartz Crushing Act by furnishing a false name, at his licensed battery, to the owner of ore or mineral substance. He was fined £100, and immediate execution granted. The same prisoner now stands charged with stealing

specimens

The Point Russell mine case is goiug on. The Bright Smile has declared a dividend of 10s.

Sg-The Central Italy crushed GO tons of stone, yielding 20S oza 15 dwts of gold.

THREATENED INTERTRIBAL FIGT.H

NATIVES IN ARMS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

TAUIIANGA.

This day. Native intelligence from Mata says Nga terangitihi and Tuharangi (Arawa) are in anas in consequence of Davis and Mitchell's negotiations at Lake Itotoemahana, in con nection with disputed land claims of many years standing. On ono occasion many lives were lost. A fight is now very probable. Mr Davis is endeavouring to pacify them. He wa3 formerly feed by the Ngatirangitihi to defend their interests in the Native Lands Court against the Tuharangi, and conse quently knows everything.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

THE FORTHCOMING CRICKET MATCH

AT WELLINGTON,

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

DUNEEIN.

; * This day. Dr Begg took his departure for Melbourne yesterday. The annual Taieri agricultural show is fixed for Boxing Day

At a meeting of the bakers last mght it was resolved to commence work at six a.m. and knock off at four p.m., two hours out of this for meals.

LYTTELTON.

This day. She sails with Mr

Arrived : Ladybird Vogel. The yacht Blanche is being overhauled and is fitting a new mainmast. The brig Carl was sold yesterday for £1,900 to, Capt. Mackay. Sailed: Fawn and Princess Alice for New castle, Puujaub for London. Petara Knohutuani, the oldest chief of the Eapaki natives, is dead. His age is stated to be 120 years.

WELLINGTON.

This day,

The local cricket team practised last night. A couple of the Wanganui men were present. They are good players. Betting is three to one against Wellington, and is freely taken. The ground is in splendid condition, and the weather promises well. The release of the Tapscott prisoners will be applied for in Judges Chambers to-day. No opposition is expected.

OAMARU.

This day. Flour in sacks is quoted at £13 10s ; bags, £14 to £14 10s. .

CANTERBURY.

This day.

Flour sacks, £12 Is ; bags, £12 10s to £13 10a ; oats falling, 4s 9d to 5s 3d ; (chicken), 4s 6d ; milling, 5s Gd. Green grocers—Wholesale prices of fresh butter at 7d ; eggs, Is a dozen ; fowls, 5s a pair ; ducks, 5s ; turkeys, Gs each ; good geese, 4s 6d each.

Market very quiet. Flour, £11 10s at mills. Wheat and oats very bare. Butter, 7cl; cheese, 6 jel to 7&d.

INVERCARGILL.

This day, Tho 22 Welch miaera who arrived fcoclfty wore immediately engaged to proceed to Winton.

The demand for carpenters still continues. Their wages are now 15a a day.

WANGANUI.

Tins day. lJio programme of the races ia as follows:— Produce Stakes, £60; Stock Horse, £15; Wanganui Stakes, £40; Purse, £20; Hurdle Race, £30 ; Hack Hurdle Race, £10 • Wan ganm Jockey Club Plate, £30 ; Consolation stakes, £15. The races will take place on February 11th and 12th. The second horse saves his stakes in all races.

THE EVENING STAB, FBI Da.?, NOVEMBIIft 28 lßffc



i « l eeV.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Tiro™ Barrett £Co a Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any c O ff/ o on account of purity and di.stinclncs o Ni the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.-l A.dvt establisli- TyANTED, a respectable Nurse Grey S iree? rL~APPIy t0 Mrs A' M" Wil^ms, 90, WAITRESS AVantedTTi^teld^ oil andS£, ,£„ "^v^l^S immediately next t» Jonort Saloon. ' W" ANT ED. a ' Strong Lad ac- A w ,ly IoK. U^res, \V^ NIE L), a smart Boy who can T t rule.-Apply i 0 J. Younp-, Grey street. T^TTA NT X D a good Gen oral Servant. Grey stroetAPi' ly l° **" 1 0"1' Car l)Cllters' Anus, WANTED, a Boy.-Apply Stau ofilce. J l l J Yy ANTED, Stokers and Engineersl Sweit TiJu k^, Ulo& Cftn "Wain Spongo CfloOu or Butcher ' Viclolillstre Ct. next Maxwell, \y ANTED, a respectable General T T -Apply to Mis Kirk, Grafton Road. T^TANTED, a respectable Girl as \X7"ANTED to Purchase, a good ' t Milch Gcat.- Apply at Stak ofllco. \X/'ANTED, a good Plain Conk for T * the North Shore.-Apply to Mrs Diniiin Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queefn-street, WANTED to SELL, a* Wheeler » * and Wilson's Sewing Machine in K ood working order -1 or address apply oflicc of this paper. TX7ANTED, a good Cook for the » » Hot Springe—Apply to Jackson & Russell Ty ANTED, two respectable Single v » Men to lodg.: in a quiet family. Terms moderates. — Apply Mr Barlow, Cox's Buildings Cook-stroct, Freeman's J'.ay. ' WANTED, for an Hotel, a General Servant fo nss'st occasionally in the Bar • good wages.—Apply oitice of this paper. WA NTED, Carpenters. — Apply Mr Paxlon, Builder ; or Messrs Blair and Lambert, Victoria street. YX7 ANTED, a good Salesman for T ▼ the Clothing Depuitment.- Apply to S. and J. It. A raile. WANTED, a Briekmnkor, Bearer off, and Barrow-man ; highest wage* for competent men.— Apply 'J homas Murri»y. Mr Jie.Yil'a Biick and Tile Works. Newton. WANTED, a strong Youth to deliver parcels.—A. Linalmry & Co. WANTED to Sell, two new Pour roomed detached Cottages off Upper Queen : street, on t^o 40ft. Allotments. Pi ice, £150 and ! £170; liust title in the city.-Knquiiu of Mr T.umb, ! Coal and Firewood Yard, earner of JCdw.irdes street. WANTED, immediately, a Boy who can milk.—Apply at the oflice of this paper. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SIVRJN'G UAItT ITAItNKSS at Prices to jrncr tub timbh. -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. L FOESTKR & SOX. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to supply ail kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, -"hafts, Iron bark£]and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prico, at his Yards, Custom-house street WANTED, 100 Working Men to Dine at the London Dining Rooms, Victoria street. V. W. Ma/ktek, 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, Cd ; Board anclLocUng, 15s per week; Good Beds, Is. F. W. MARTEH, .Tun., Proprietor. TO BOOKFOLDERS AND SEWERS, WANTED, an experienced hand.— Apply to J. V. leighton, Bookbinder, and Account Book-manufacturer. High-street. WAINT;.B-l>, Purchasers for Grains at 4d per bushel.—Apf/I/ cifccombe>& Son Great Northern Brewery, KyUer Pass. WANTED, a good General Servant.—' Apply at Crown and Anchor Hotel, West Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN,lhat A. DRUMMOND has Opened a Marine Store in Chancery Lane, and lie is now open to purchase all kinds of Metal, Old Iron, Eags, Bones, Bottles, Cast off Clothing, and Canvas, old Rope, at his premisee, Chancery Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to "Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evening Star office). N.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; C, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, 4c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED, Purchasers for 3000 Heart of Kauri Railway Sleepers, slightly under Government size; suitable for first-Uaas fencing.—Apply to Archard & Brown, Mechaiics' Bay. [ WANTED KNOWN, that T. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Cqal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, UncU, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mite from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. j WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. FOUND, on 18th inst., in WeL'ing* ton street, a Bay Pony, with two whiteiegd — The owner can liavo same by paying expenses and applying to Thomas Parker. Baker, Wellington street, If iiofc claimed within 14 clava tiw nuO.YB Vrtll bo mh\ \$ defray expenses,



\y^. NTfID, Tenders for Supply ol 7 V Pcnria for the current year for the Karang* hape District Board. -Jceph Warren. -pi O RRWAI?D.—Loat or mislaid. CW JL V/scvcra; w. eks past, Throe Bank of Enplane" -Notes of One Hundred Pounds each. — The above reward will bo paid to any poison giving gnch infor mation us m-iy lead to their restoration.—Apply tc Stewart & Appleby, West tjueeu street. j OS T, a Letter containing a Go ~~r..Jr.ernment Cheque (payment stopped) addressed to William Rockloy, Albert Barracks. 'Die finder will be rewarded on returning sumo to the Colonial Store, Albert Barracks. rjUIE HAIRLESS HOESE, " CAOUTCHOUC." This far-famed EQUTNE WONDER AND POPULAR CURIOSITY Arrived yesterday in the s s Wellington, and WILL BE ON EXHIBITION In the Vacant Premises at the COENEKOF WEST QUREN STItEET (Opposite the Telegraph Office), ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21), Aiid following week. Open Daily from 3 till 5, and from 7 till 0 p.m. ADMISSION: Ladies and Gentlemen, Is ; Children, Cd. FOR, SALE OR LEASE, A COM WAIT A BLE Cottage, with -£-*- largo Garden, in St. Muiy's Itoad. FOR LKA.SU, lirilomart House in Eden Crescent, from Ist Jimuary next. It. AS] [TON & SON. TO CARPENTERS & SHINGLERg. nPENDERS will be received by me ■A. for Khinglir g and Repairing Cottage in'Wynd yard street ui.t.l TU E-:E,\Y next, at 12 noon JOHN CIIUiITOX, House and Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. A MEETING- will take place at the X^- Occidental Hotel on Friday Evening next for the purpose of Forming a Tattersall's Club to Regulate 15eUing. &c. All Members whlilng to join are^rcspoelfully mjucßtud to attend. A "O O E SALE, Lp^- The Yilcht RIPPLE, 8 tons. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. TATJJUNGA to tub HOT LAKES AND NAPIER. cor,r; & co.s ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. T.vuiiAXOA and Natiki: Timk Tabi.k. OUIWARIiS : LEAVES Booking Offi cc, Tauranga Tuesdays at 0.30 am., arrives al Ohineinulu same afternoon ; leaves Ohincmulu Wednesday morn ing, arrives at Tanpo same evening ; loaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening. Leaves Tailliinga fridays at G. 30 a.m., arrives at Ohineinntu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Satur day morning, anlves Taupo same evening; loaves Taupo Tuesday n.drain;;, uiriving at Napier Wednes day evening. BOOKING OFFTCE: MASONIC IJOTKL, TAUKANCA. .C s. Fares to Ohincmulu 10 Fares to Taupo (Tanuacharura) 2 10 Tlirougli Karos \ 10 A great reduction mado on return tickets. II ANN ON & CO., Pnoi'urKToits. [ESTAULTSHED 18G4.] (~\ STEPEENSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, " EXHIBITION BRAND " " EAOLE URAND" " C Jt O W N V. R A. N D," Are to bo procured at all respectable Ofiookrs and StorekkiU'BßH throughout the Provinco of Auck and. D. STEPHEN. SON k CO. WYND II A M .S TUX ET, A U C X \. A >' D. JCOSG-EAVE & CO., • having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP TITEIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRIN > GOODS, Ex Fontcnaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSaRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. TILE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, AVarps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plaiu and figured) J. COSGRAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, strippijL. ch.ef.ked n,n.d figured •jfilriYwan, &c, &c., in all the new shaueff PRINTS Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates BatiMts, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, &c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts aud Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glass Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin. &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &o. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts. Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods-, &c., Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, D'->e, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits. &c. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley buits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits ' Boys' Galatea buits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fanc7, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimeaa Bhirts, full sizes ; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen,and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Tics, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs &c, &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to presorve thoiv character ha THE CHEAPRH' HOUSE IN THE TBADE And will (JELL tlieir present STOCK at trns www. roiWTfvf.K mwMi



[J>O VA L EX If I BITIO N. TUTS (FitJDAY) EVENING, NOV. 28, GEA.NT) FASHIONABLE NIGHT, ' Under the Distinguished Patronage and in presence of (JArr. MORESBY & OFFrOERS OF ILM.S. . BASILISK, > Admission on this occasion, 2a ; Juveniles, llalf-piicc. Chairs Numbered imd Reserved may be secured at the Hall during the day. ' In the course of the evening Mus Gourlw atid Mrs '- Miukiis Uouklay in New Songs, Duets, Sketches, &c. Carriages may be ordered for 10 o'clock. SATURDAY from 2 till 5 p.m. Special hours for Schools and younger branches of families. piIINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessees ~ ~ Messrs ( oilier & McGowan. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, LAST NIGHT OF THE DRAMATIC SEASON. STARTLING PROGRAMME. The Nautical Drama of BLACK-EYED SUSAN. To be followed by the CORSICAN BROTHERS. To conclude with the CHAM BJO R O V i> EAT II ; Ok, Tub Gamih/ek's Fati;. ICST ] t EMEMB KR ! LAST NIOIIT ! ! pKINCE OE WALES THEATRE. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MISS BESSIE VIVIAN (TENDERED BY TflE GARIUCK CLUB), ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 3. AUCKLAND CHORAL S O C I X I Y. THE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT To their Conductor M R. J. B It 0 W N E, Will take place at the CHORAL HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1. r R 0 f i R A M M E. Part I. Selections from " Stabat Mater "— lios.iin Pakt ir. Selections fiom " Creation "—Haydn Part 111. Operetta, " Robin Hood and his MerrieMen "—Birch Admission, 2s Gd ; Gallery, Is Od. Special Teiins for Schools and Families. Tickets obtainable atMessis. Upton and Co.'s. EDUCATION RATE. AUCKLAND CITY WEST. ~M~OTICE is hereby given that legal -L^ proceedings will be taken against all persons liablo and who have not paid the Education Rate beforo Satuaday, the Cth of December J. MOGINIE, C, Wvndhamstreet, TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH. FANCY AND USEFUL BAZAAR. MAR XE T HOUSE. : Will be OPEN THIS DAY (FRIDAY), from 2 o'clock till 6, and from half-past (J to 10 o'clock ■ also, on SATURDAY. A Br.«s Band will be in attendance, and Solos on the Harmonium will be rendered by Ma L.vmukrt. Admittance, Is ; Children, Half-price. TO MR CALEB WOOD. SIR, —"We, the undersigned, Electors of District of Parnell, beg to request that will allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidato for election to the Provincial Council, ajid we undertake to use our utmost endeavours to secure your return. We are, Sir, yours faithfully, P. Vaughan J. Burns J. Watt W. Robinson F. H. Eyre M. Hogan P. Herbert - J. Tudehopo G. Mason W. Grace W. Mason W. McConnor B. McDonald W. Speakman D. Powell J Connor O. Mahon H McHurack G. P Priestly G. Alderton .1. Kilts, jun. 0. Sanders R. Church M. Lydons E. Hynes R. Williams R. Bryan B. E. Turner A. Kirkwood J. Webber W. Steele J. McConnell J. Horn W. Crass J. Grace P. Gearon M. Bourke R. Davies H. Dunn _.., W, Bowdcn___ _ "W. Thomson [R E P L V.] Gentlemen,—l have much pleasure in complying with your request to represent the District of Parnoll in the Provincial Council, and shall, if elected, en deavour faithfully to serve the interests of the district to the utmost of my ability, and promoto the welfare of the province. X am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, C. WOOD. ParnellitNovember 27, 1573. TO SHIP CARPENTERS <fc RIGGERS. TENDERS are wanted for the Supply and Erection of* a pair of Shear Poles at Mechanics' Bay. FRASER & TINNE. FARM FOR SALE. THE Farm of " Green Haie," near Howick, containing 202 acres of Good Land, enclosed, subdivided into Paddocks, and laid down in grass. A. considerable amount has been expended in tile-draining and permanent improvements.— Apply to J. M. &" J. MOWBRAY, Land Agents, Ace, 42,-Qjicen-street. FURNISHED Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or withont board, in a healthy good situation. —For cards of address apply at Star office. PUBLIC NOTICE. ON and after Monday, the Ist of December, 1573, Messrs Frank Quick & Co will run a Coach from the Wbau Hotel for Auckland) via Mount Albert, ut 8 o'clock every "morning; leaving the trnion Bank, Victoria stroet, every, after, noon at C o'clock, returning by Mount Albert also, Fftpes, lsoachwfiy. PRANK QUICK & CO,.



i\\ IC 0K- TAR A N /VK '. 'w-V'S.^^ -&- NFLSW, I'TCTON, WKL jflaJfiiAa*^LlN TG'J?ON, LYTTKLTON, AN]) VSfo&ai&amJSte, I'ORT OHALMKII-5. The N.Z.F.S. s.s. Company's s.s Wellington, M. Carey, Commander, from tho Wharf, Onchunga, on MONDAY next, December 1, at 1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBE 3 & DALT)Y, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onchungii; Or, p. S.LEDJEI?, Grrhamstown. TO LET. — A neat Four-roomed -*- Cottage to Let in Wakefield street. Wanted, a Boy. —Apply C 2, Queen street. HpHE ANNUAL ENTEETAIN- J- MENT of the OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COMPANY w-!l take place on WEDNESDAY, December 3, 1573. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 p.m. ELECTORS OF NEWTON. ME WILLTAM~SHANAG'HAN -LiJ_ requests the favour of your votes and interest on TUESDAY NJEXT. A CHANCE NOT TO BE MET WITH EVERY DAY. HpO LET, the Commodious Shop anil -*L Dwelling-home known as Vatjsk'h General P.et.vl Store, at the Government Wharf, Onchunga — Apply to G. Vause, on tho premises. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD.— Lost, on Sumlay, a Plain Gold Locket, in Brighton's Gardens or the Domain.—The Under will rweive the above reward by returning the same to Wrjkutlutt, Queen street. npi-lE. Largest Assortment-of Real -fi- -Jot Bracelets in New Zealand to select from, at F 11. L"EWISSON\S, Opposite Union Bank. FOUND, yesterday, a Purse contain money.—Owner can have it on applying to this office describing it, and paying coat of advertise ment. PRI VATE SUBSCRIPTION BALL. PAR NELL HALL. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, at 8 o'Clock. GRAFTON. ROAD HIGHWAY • DISTRICT are required before four -B- o'clock p.m. on "Wednesday next, 3rd December, for certain Works in the above dishict. Specific itions can be seen at the Secretary's office, 31, JS'ew Zealand Insurance Buildings. STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Cuairman. 28th, 1873. ON SALE, Pure Brainha Eggs.— Close Bros., Queen street CjALAD SETS. SALAD SETS.— Ks A Great Va."ety from One Shilling each, at Ha; Jib's Cavendish House, Queen-street. CITY CLUB HOTEL. ItACES!II A C E S ! ! MELBOURNE CUP SWEEPSTAKE. THE Prizes in the above Sweepstake will lie paid over on Friday evening next, at half-past eight o'clock, when subscribers are requested to attend. H. N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. r\ a v i r ~ i o 5t O L S O N'S T O M A T_O 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 tho manufacturer's name stamped thereon and pass the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TIIADE MAEK to be Eegistered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1566," 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 tho name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known . el. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. J^ CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE AUCKLAND TUEF CLUB CUP Will take place on the Evening of General Entries 17lh December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON Tnu NEW ZEALAND CUP Will bo drawn on the Evoning of the 20th December Tickets- 20s each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will be drawn on the Evening of the 29th December Ticket—2os each. On this night tho prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New Zealand Cup will bo paid over. Books open on the Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup and Ellerslio Handicap. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP HYDASPES. 25 cas&s Three-Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy. Price, 8s (id per bottle ; 90s per case. 20 cases " Chateau Lafitte" Claret, 90s per case. 20 cases Lormont L, COs per cat". ~ Ordinary Clarets. 30s to 50s. ■:.-,-.\ " Punch Brand," Havannah Ci^ara.' 20 cases Jno. Gillon's Lirno Aiicr; vV-.i'dial, in stone bottlos. : jff" TEE c"T>3 i YoS'l* -H2Tt^." .. "S" c\t*;L-i itlcluird JDavies' Sherry. Jno. Fallen' 3 Albnry White *«ul lied Colonial Wine. The Ytaat of Sherry and Port fffiac bottled expressly for the holidays. Epernay and ])o Laage ffils i'U;f,\-r, P.B. It.-tu do Vie trcs Violii! i*.li., -<Uvi..:>Uvtcll'» Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in cast;. Adgostciii antl Jellnar's Bitters. Onlner's Eye-opener. EDWAED PERKINS, Proprietor. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. EABTHWOBK APPROACH TO PBEEMAH's BAY. Harbour 'Board Office, Auckland, Nov. 20, 1573. HPEN-DERS will be received at this JL office until TUESDAY, the 2nd December, 1573, at 12 o'clock noon, for forming an Earthwork approach to tho Reclamation in .Freeman's Bay, in terms of plans and specifications to be sucn at tiais office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accopted. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Approach to Freeman's Bay. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. NORTH SHOSE WHARFAGE RATES. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, November 27, 1873. rTENBERS will be received at this X Office until TUESDAY, the 2nd December, 187?, at 12 o'clock, for the Wharfage Rates leviable on tho Victoria and Devonport Wharves, North Shore. Conditions and rates of Wharfage may be soon upon {tpplioation at this office. Tenders to bo endorsed "TflSdojg Ua Nffttli Shove. Wimrrago Rfrtea." WILLUM «. SApv, ■s . Mhainflatot



LOOK O U BLUE 800 T. C. BEOOKES Is prepared to serve MEN, "WOMEN, and ; CHILDREN with BOOTS & SHOES ; CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE j, IN TOWN ! C.B. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! Ladies' Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY LOW. Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP EVERY DESCRIPTION or f BOOTS & SHOES MADE ON THE PREMISES :j AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. 0. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, (Opposite the Mauket If axl) 250, QUEEN-STREET). A LL Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners Hatters, 4c , hereafter CLOSE at C p.m. (Saturdays excepted). j A UOKLAND AND NORTH mX. shore steam perry company (LIMITED). On and after MONDAY, December 1, 1573, a Ferry Service will RUN BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND WOODSIDE (STOKES' POINT), as follows :- WEEK DAYS. Leaving Auckland— Leaving Wcodside — 8.0 a.m. 8.30 a.m 11.15 ~ 11.45 M 2.0 p.m- 2 30 p.m. 5.30 „ 6.0 „ SUNDAY. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 2.45 „ 315 „ 5.30 ~ CO „ Also the following Extra Trip from North Short , leaving Victoria Wharf at 7.45 a.m. for Auckland. ADDITIONAL NIGHT TRIP. Auckland— Victoria Wharf— S.O p.m. S.SO p.m. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. NELSON EXHIBITION. \ IST EXHIBITION will be opened "^ in Nelson on WEDNESDAY, the 2Gth Not ember, of Local Industries, Fine Arts, Minerals Horticultural, and other Exhibits. Special Excursion Trips will be made be made by the Interprovlncial Steamers at very Low Fares. Tho Exhibition will remain open for four days. A GRAND CONCERT will bo given on FRIDAY, the 28th. SHORT LECTURES will be given each day on subjects of interest in connection with the Exhibits. The Committee hope to Bee a large number of visitors from the Provinces, who will receivo a hearty welcome from Nelson residents. WM, ROUT, Hon. Sec. Nelson, November 12, 1873. NOTICE, g' A. B TJ ET , GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, , • takes this opportunity of thanking tho inhabitants of Auckland and the surrounding districts for their liberal support during the last five years, and trusts, by strict attention to business and supplying First - class Articles at Small Profit, to still morit a con- . tinuance of their favors. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN QUEEN-STREET, Lately the Site of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane's and Mr J. S. Macfarlane's Stores. THE Subscribers have received in- ' structions to se)l, at the Land Mart, Fort-street on Monday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, ' The Block of Land, having C6ft. frontage t Queen-street, with a depth of lOSft., on which lately stood the premises occupied by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane and Mv J. S. Macfarlane. i Terms and particulars can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. I •;O:V::.:v/.v:..,:.;,^v • ■ ' ■■.■:■ • , , % ' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. HOUSE, SHOP, AND BAKEHOUSE, o'. HIGH STREET. CULTIVATED FARM, TE ARAL THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort • street, on Wednesday, December 3, at 12 o'clock, A Double House, Shop, and Bakehouse, erected on allotments, having 50 feet frontage to High street, by a frontage of 75 feet to a Lane. Also, A Farm at Te Arai, now in the occupation of Mr Percy, containing 120 acres, 50 acres of which are fenced and laid down in grass and crop, . 1 acre is planted as an Orchard, and contains 500 trees, all in full bearing, On the property there are a good Four-roomed Dwelling-house 1 and detached Kitchen, Dairy. StoCkysrA apfl other Outbuildings, SAMUIIy OOCHIIASfE AW SOS<