SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

SUtf-STST: This evening, 6.4S SKIN-RISE: To morrow morning, 4.42 HIGH WATER; This evening, T. 3 ; to-morrow morning, 7.25

ARRIVALS.

H.M.s. Basilisk, from Tauranga Go-ahead, s.s., put back disabled Clenvtis, brig, from Newcastle Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Russell Clyde, schooner, from Wangarei Whynot, ketch, from Cabbage Bay Leah, cutter, from Tanranga Agnes, cutter, from the Waikato

The Fairy, from Hokianga, brings the following cargo—l 9 hides, 24 do, Lewis Bros ; G do, 4 bags wool, Must and Co ; 1 ton wool, Lewis Bros.

The Fiery Cross cleared for the Barrier to-day, and the Morning Light for Ttussell. A barque is signalled inside Tiritiri as we go to press.

H.M. s.s. Basilisk arrived in harbour this afternoon from Tauranga.

The Whynot brin<? 18,000 feet timber for MrD. Goldie.

The s.s. Go-Ahead, which left theManukau for Taranaki yesterday, put back this morn ing disabled.

The brig Clematis brings a cargo of coals for Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane.

The Magel'an Cloud, from Bussell, brings a cargo of junk timber.

Captain Farquhar, late of the Royal Alfred, has, we are glad to learn, been appointed to the command of the A.S.P. Company's s.s. Star of the South. The appointment is a very judicions one, and cal culated to increase the popularity of that vessel with passengers.

COMMERCIAL.

HUNTER AND NOLAN'S REPORT,

Horses.—There has been continued ani mation in the market, and the supply, althongh so largely augmented lately, is still unequal to requirements, particularly those adapted for quick work. The number sub mitted for sale by auction at our yards, on Friday last was not nearly rso large as the previous week, but still considerably over the average. The competition was good and ptices were firm. We quote hacks from £12 to £lfl ; light harness horses from £16 10s to £24 2s 6d.

At Mr Snodgrass's sale on Saturday there was a very large attendance ; bidding was of the most spirited character, and high prices ruled throughout, particularly for the well bred stock. Dairy cowsrsold from to £6 5s to £11 15s ; yearling heifers £2 5s to £2 18s each ; yearling bull £11 ss. At Newmarket there was a fair muster of cattle, and with the exception of dairy cows the demand was spirited, and many pressing wants remain unsatisfied. Some store bullocks from Wangarci attracted con siderable attention. Fat beasts were not sufficiently numerous for trade wants. Good animals were keenly competed for, and prices had on the whole an upward tendency. We quote yearlings, L 2 ~>s to L 3 ; weaned eclvea, 30s, 32s ; two-year-old steers, L 4 7s fid to L 4 17s Cd ; three-year-old steers, L 7 to L 8 12s 6d.

Sheep suitable for the butcher were penned in limited numbers, but no stores offered. Fully last week's prices were obtained. Shorn wethers soßl from 18s to 28s 3d ; merino wethers from 13s to 14s; fat lambs, 13s to 24s fid each.

Pigs were yarded in increased numbers, and were well competed for at from 2J,d to 3Jd per lb. live weight;

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

•Business done this day :— National Bank, 50s ; buyers, 50s. South British Insurance—42s ; sellers, 425. National Insurance, 21s, buyera, 21s ; sellers, 225. Moanatairi, 50s. Una—Sellers, ss. Watchman, Bs. Coliban, 4s.

Auckland Gas—Buyers, 10s. Caledonian—buyers, £13 10s; sellers, £14. Crown Prince, (contributing) 20s, 19s ; buyers, 19s 6d. ; ditto (paid up), sellers, 20s.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow

at 9.30 a.no. and 5.30 p.m. Eor Russell,per Morning Light, to-day, at 5 p.m. For Coromandel per Challenger, to-morrow, at 1.30

p.m. Tor the undermentioned places, per s.s. Phcebe, on Saturday, 22nd instant, as follows : For India, China, Mediterranean ports, Continent of Europe, America, &c, at 5.30 a.m. For the Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Southampton, at 0.30 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 7 a m. For newspapers, at 5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, on Fri day, 21st inst:, at 5 p.m. ForLevuka; (Fiji), per Star of the South on Saturday

next, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Ladybird on Monday next, at 10 a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Ocean Wave, on Monday next, at noon. For .Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Ladybird on Monday next, at 3 p.m. (Signed) 8. «. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

Bree-Balnkavis— On the sth November, at St Peter's, Caversham, Otago, by the Yen. Arche deacon Edwards, Miles Reginald, enly son of ths Rev. K. N. Bree, of All Saints', Auckland, to Louisa, second daughter of Lieut.-Colonel Bal neavib, Sheriff of Auckland, and grand-daughter to the late Lieutenant-General Henry Balneavis, C.M.G., and K. U., colonel of the 65th Regiment.

DEATHS.

Dundass.— On November 20, at his residence, Lower Queen-street, Charles, the beloved son of Charles and Emma Dundass ; aged 17 years.

The funeral will leave his late residence, to morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation. Russell. —On November 19, at the Provincial Hospital, Mr Charles Russell; aged 38 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.9 Davy.—On November 20, at his late residence Seafield View, John Davy ; aged 34 years. The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow, at 2 o'clock p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance,

And the good that wo can do

A Provincial Government Gazette was issued tliis afternoon announcing the assump tion by John Williamson, Esq., of the office of Superintendent, and the resignation by Messrs 11. 11. Lusk, W. J. Hurst, and J. Sheehan of their offices as members of the Provincial Executive.

As will be seen from another column Mi- Ralph Keesing has acceded to a requisition inviting him to stand as a candidate for City East.

Mr Cheeseman has been requisitioned to stand for Newton, and as will be seen from another column he lias acceded to the request.

A singular game of cricket will be played at the North Shore Cricket ground on Satur day afternoon. Mr W. L. Rees, with Messrs Thome and J. Nolan, as fielders, undertakes to try conclusions single-handed against an eleven consisting of Messrs Gcrrard, Atkin, VV. Burgess, Webb, Wells, R. Niccol, H. Burgess, Cochrane, W. Niccol, B. Duder andE. Burgess,

Among the sinsof tlie churches the deadliest is the means they take to gather money. Wo arc told that the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light, but we'll be hanged if the children of light don't know a thing or two in the way of collecting money that throws the other people into the shade altogether. We refer to the system of selecting the prettiest girls among theirjwhole community and pend ing them forth, two and two together, lambs indeed among wolves, but lambs so devilishly fascinating in their little ways that the wolves durst not even growl before them. We were to-day—and it is now quite an ordinary occurrence —subjected to this terrible ordeal, and we admit it with sorrow and shame, like Tssacher, we bowed our shoulder to bear, and became a servant to tribute. But what could wo do ? They were two of the sweetest, prettiest faces we ever saw; with love and loveliness glancing wickedly from their eyes, and through their dainty little gossamer veils smiled out the prettiest little pouting lips, in nil tie world just as if they were only made for kissing. .Hardly a word did they speak, but gliding in like two little airy fairy visitants from another and a brighter world into these realms of devils and inkpots, they presented the in evitable little book ruled hi that usual way cross ways and up and down. What could we do ? What did we do '! Refuse ? Not if it had been the last-shilling between us and death. We dared not. We could not. We paid our sovereign like a man, and we felt happy in doing it, and those sweet bewitching smiles with which they bowed themselves away seemed an abundant reward for it all. But really this will not do ; and we call on our fellow citizens to join in the crusade. For our selves we vow that the first pretty girl that calls upon us in the future for a subscription we shall kiss her if we are to hang for it. We give deliberate warning, and we ask our fellow citizens to give delibe rate warning too. We know of no other means of self-defence ; it will be at least pleasant if it is not effectual. So now, ladies, come on. We are ready.

We have an idea. We want revenge on those National Insurance people. They have treated us wrongfully. They have deceived and disappointed our intending investors. They have 1 avc taken our money and kept it for several months, and have paid no interest for it. They have laughed at us in their sleeves. They have stuck their tongues out ;it tin: side of their mouths. They have put their thumbs to their noses, and extended their fingers at us. They have pulled down their under eye lash and asked us did we see an}' green there? They have asked us if our mother knows we're out. Let us be equal to them. They want to keep all the shares. Let them keep them. They have opened an agency here. They want our patronage. Let us patronise them. Lot us insure all the rickety old buildings with them, and then lotus spontaneously combust, This will be spoiling tho Egyptians, Let us do it.

Mr .Tunics Morton lias written in reply t° the. statement of a I-fydaspes immigrant pub lished in our is:sne last evening. lie holievos t,)i:ifc noiio of tho immigrants need be nut of employment if they chose to take work wherever they can get it. He Hays that on the arrival of an immigrant ship lately h<! proceeded to{tho fnnnigrants' barracks, and offered a penny per yard for digging ovor a garden wiLli a guarantee of two thousand yards, and a probability <>f further employ ment. Three or fonr big brawny-looking men wore lying about tho room, yet not one would undertake the job, A notice was pinned up in the barracks without eliciting any response. A man sonic years re sident in the colony subsequently under took the work, find is making good wages at it. We are quite of Mr .Morton's opinion. ' There is ample employment for all men able to use a spade, and if the 'Hydaspcs immigrant who made complaint yesterday would go out through the suburbs and offer to dig over gardens, cut firewood, &c, he would not, he may rest assured, remain long idle. Newcomers often seem to experience difficulty in realizing the fact that, however much improved their circumstances may be here, still they must work, and work hard too, if thoy desire to succeed.

Some time since wo published an enquiry received from Oamaru respecting agricultural laborers and the possibility of obtaining a hundred from Auckland. In reply to a tele gram we to-day received the following : — " Diflicult to get parties to combine till har vest near. "Wages expected to be fifty shillings, and found ; plenty of work. What would it cost to bring them down ? I low could they be bound ?'

To the Editor : Sir, —Knowing that the columns of your paper are at all times open to expose the wrongs that need resistance, I venture, with your permission, to point out one of them, contrasting it firstly Avith one of our social rights. Tf we wander up our streets in the evening after six o'clock we find that the drapers have, one and all, betaken themselves from Imsiness, thanks to the exertions of our Drapers' Early Closing Association, some to spend the evening with their families, some perhaps accompanied by a loved one are enjoying a walk, inhaling fresh air with the perfume of sweetly scented flowers, which now bloom so profusely, or perhaps to cultivate the mind ?—than what more noble exercise. But let ns inquire how the vendors of tea, sugar, and other table delicacies spend their evening, and we find that although a number of the Vest houses do close at six p.m. there are other (would be) respectable grocers, who I presume employ labour, re main open for business until eight, nine, and even ten o'clock of each day. Now it strikes me, Mr Editor, that the youths in such establishments are even more deserving of leisure than a knight of the quill or of the yard-stick, inasmuch that while the intellect of the grocer's assistant is probably taxed to the same extent, his muscular abilities arc also called into requisition, and demand proportionate relaxation. The arguments adduced by the Drapers' Early Closing Association—who I am glad to know have been successful—will apply to the grocers, and if only those of them who remain open considered a little more the health of their employes, and were unanimous as to the hours required for business (say from eight a.m. to six p.m.), they would no doubt obtain better service and be as well in a pecuniary point of view. Hoping that abler pens than mine will be lifted on behalf of these over-wrought members of the com munity, and apologising for occupying so much of your valuable space, I have, &c, Sympathy. The polling at the Thames resulted as follows :—Brown, 720 ; Swan, 710 ; Car penter, 597 ; Bagnall, 504 ; O'Haire, 316 ; Hopcraft, 274 ; Mitchell, 237 ; Otto, 94 ; Leydon, 02 ; Graham, 3. The first four arc therefore elected. Mr Graham had with drawn from the contest some days before the poll, which fact probably accounts for the small number of votes recorded in his favor. Mr Gourlay's royal exhibition was well attended yesterday, and the various interest ing curiosities were greatly admired. The vocal and instrumental associations were exceedingly gratifying. Saturday will con clude this excellent exhibition,

The following is the rota of attendance at the Petty Sessions Court on Tuesday :— Colonel William Henry Fenny, Messrs. Samuel ISloomfiold Ludbrook, liobert Baillie Luslc, Thomas Macffarlane, Joseph May, James Scott McKollar, George Manners Mitford, Henry Douglas Morpeth, David Limmond Murdoch, Laurence David Nathan, Joseph Newman, George Burgoyne Owen, chairman, John R. Nicholson. It is gratifying to observe that the fame of our local industries is extending to the cities of the Southern provinces. The 3unedin Guar dian says : —There seems to be a great demand for these useful articles in Dunedin just now. It is only a few weeks since Mr S. Bird, of Walter-street, received the first consignment from Auckland, and ,-1 ready he has sent a fresh order to Mr Williams for another shipment. The Olago Times says :■— The kauri gum (ire kindler' invented by Mr Williams, of Auckland, appears to be a very useful acquisition to the domestic household. It it; so simple in its action that a child can use it with the greatest safety. One piece, three inches long, it is slated, will boil a quart of water, cook a chop or steak, and also | act as a powerful disenfeetant in the sick room. The inventor claims for it the ad vantage of being an invaluable treasure for the digger, carrier, and last, but not least, the bachelor, " for whom it saves a world of I trouble." Mr Bird, grocer, of Walker-street, i is the agent for Dunedin. ' We have received a letter from " Jem j Bark" on thp Onehunga election; but it is ! altogether too severely personal for our ; acceptance. We do not see why the three candidates who are now before the electors : should not be run honourably and on their > merits ; and whatever effect it may have at i other times we do not think that such per sonal attacks gain votes or contribute in any way to good results in an election contest. Says the special correspondent of the Mel bourne Argus :—-"' A Fijian planter once' gave me the following account of how he | was once placed in a painful position: — 'One of my foreign labourers came to me j one day and asked me if 1 would be angry if he ate all the mountaineers he killed. Of Course I wanted them all killed and eaten, but being a Christian, and feeling that as a I representative of civilisation and culture it was my duty to maintain my position as the superior ot this untutored .savage so as to bo in some sort an example to him and his countrymen, 1. gave him distinctly to under- i stand that if lie clio.se to amuse himself by shooting all mountaineers who appeared upon my estate he must be careful that he did not eat them in my presence.' The meeting of Newmarket Literary Asso ciation was well attended on Tuesday even- j ing, a very animated debate took place on the comparative value of gold andco.d. MrMcColl sketched out the origin, discovery, and pur j suit of gold in various countries, with the ! advantages to the district in which the gold was found by its attracting population, &c. Mr Witheford pointed out the most pro | mincnt Uses of coal under the heads of hunt, foice, and light, arguing that coal was a necessity, ami gold a convenience, with foreign local illustrations on the subject. .Mr ITosford's benefit entertainment last night at the I'iincc of Wales Theatre was I a complete success, which must have been | pleasing to this talented actor who has done so much to deserve it. The '" I'oacher's Doom" was rcnd<rod with much spirit, and exhibit:<! a passing phase, of English social ; life which we trust will never be ru i vived in New Zealand. The players were up |to their work, and the "Poacher" and his I associates were well represented. Mr Hesford and the two ladies, with Robert, were thelife of the piece. Missßusheaa "Jiachiel" and A'isa Vivian as " Kannie" were excellent. Mr Armstrong was encored in his famous song "Shabby Genteel." Songs, duets, and nigger dances followed, and then walked forth the Giant to'Vlhe infinite amusement of the audience. The giant was a first-rate make-up, and the [song was very telling with its local hits, especially those on the recent election and the early-closing movement :— "There's small Johnny Peera, he Will open, wliat euros hf>, Whilst hu can but tuko a late penny ; And poor little Mose.i, The sad fact tliscloscH, That a clothier may be but a zany." This touch was received with a great burst of laughter, and alluded, we presume, to two gentlemen who keep their doors open and shutters up every evening until a late hour. Mr Hoggard was admirable in the golden shoe dance. The singing of Miss Vivian was greatly applauded. This lady appeared to great advantage last evening, and was several times recalled. We must not omit to specially notice the admirable perfortnanco of Mr Clinton in hia bone bolo, which elicited a double encore. The horizontal bar feat was a marvellous performance, and the negro sketch was lively. Mr Hesford came before the curtain, and in a neat speech thanked the audience for their kindly patronage, and announced that Mrs McGowan and Miss Busche, the popular favourites, would take their benelit on Friday evening. The committee of the Mechanics' Institute solicit further subscriptions in aid of the Fine Arts Industrial Exhibition. On and after the Ist January next a mail service, twice a week, is to be established between Auckland, Stokes' Point, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, Puhoi and Wark worth. This will be a great accommodation to settlers on the line of route, and is calcu lated to ba of very general benefit. Wo remind readers and pleasure-seekers that those two excellent actresses, Mrs McGowan and Miss Buschc, will take their benefit to-morrow evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and should have a full house. The bill of the play promises that very interesting drama, appropriately termed "Milky White," with all its rustic songs and country associations. The performance will be under the distinguished patronage of the Superintendent, the Mayor, and a com pany of ladies and gentlemen. A meeting of the committee of the Cattle Show department of the New Zealand Agricultural Society will meet to-ifiorrow (Friday) at one o'clock, at Seeats' British Hotel, to which meeting the collectors are requested to attend. The Good Templars of the Pioneer Lodge will meet this evoning in the Choral Hall, at half-past seven, for general business. The Wanganui people are before the Aucklandcrs in the game of quoits, which is now among the leading amusements of that district. Our quoit players this season appear to have fallen into an inanimate con dition. Two meetings have been called, but the members have not answered. We hope the third call will meet with a favorable re sponse. Having undergone the full penalty of the law, and after lifteen days' slow starvation, two head of emaciated cattle were sold yes terday at the Newmarket Pound for £9 10s. A full meeting was held last evening in the Sheridan-street Chapel, and excellent speeches were delivered by Messrs Atkin and Hemus, sen., on the advantages of Good Templarism. The new Lodge, named the "Excelsior," after Longfellow's poem, was then opened and eighteen mombers initiated.

A well-attended meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Ball Committee was held this afternoon at Sceat's British Hotel. Mr D. Page in the chair. There were several ten derersfor supplying the supper, &c, of whom Mr Chas. Burton, of Parncll, was the suc cessful one, and an excellent spread may be looked for at his hands. The champngne and other wines and spirits will be supplied by Messrs. Hurst and Co. The arrange ments have, up to the present time, pro gressed most satisfactorily, and the all'air promises to be most successful. The evening of the 27th is fixed upon for the event to come off. The body of the unfortunate man, Fred erick P.obinson, drowned in the Manukau on the 17th inst., has not yet been recovered. Constable Green, of (Inehunga, and others have dragged the harbour daily since the occurrence, but so far their efforts have been unsuccessful. It is quite possible that the body has got into the channel and floated out sea, in which car-:e it may never be re covered. A meeting of Good Templars is to be held at Newton this evening to decide what can didate that body will support m the forth coming election. It is believed their choice is likely to fall on Mr Cheeseman who is { announced as a candidate, and will address ; the electors at an early date. "It is said the reason why Mr Joseph May dill not present himself for nomination at, Eden was, through some error he entiiely j mistook the day appointed, and that his non appearance was solely owing to this accident. Mr Henry Ellis made his speech last even- j ing to a small body of the electors of City i East at the Mechanics' Institute, and ex pounded his political views. Mr B. Cass occupied the chair, and introduced the speaker of the evening. Mr Ellis reviewed I the doings of the Council during the past t | session, and spoke of his own labours in con j nection with social and political progress. ! A vote of confidence was passed in favour of the candidate, and a vote given to the chair man. The meeting then separated. We notice by advertisement that the effort to raise funds towards a fine art and i industrial exhibition is likely to be success | fill, still funds are wanting which w:'l i doubtless be forthcoming. The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce will be held on Mon j day next, at three o'clock, for the purpose of j receiving the report of the committee and for other business. The Volunteer who left his rifle in a ditch near Hobson-street, and who, in consequence, j has not attended drill since, may have the same restored to him by applying at the olfice of the Star. The owners of the cattle and sheep which took prizes at the late Agricultural Show at Newmarket are going to have them photo graphed. The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce wil1 be held on Mon day n.i\-t for the purpose of receiving the re port of the committee, amending rules, &c. The members of the Auckland Harmonic Society will hold their usual weekly meeting this evening in the large room of the Chris tian Young Men's Association. Sacred selections from the "Messiah" and various glees will be performed. Members are re quested to be in attendance preparatory to the grand concert of the 2nd December.

INTER-PROVINCIAL CRICKET MATCH.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL RFPOJITERJ

[BY ELECTEIC TELEGRAPH.]

CHRISTCHURCH.

Last evening,

Play was resumed at half-past eleven, Barker and Dickcnson continuing the Can terbury innings.

At first it looked like knocking off runs, but Barker was run out for thirteen, and Dickenson shared the same fate after making seven.

Others did not stay long, Loughnan, the tenth man, being caught by Robinson oil" Sweete's bowling.

Their innings totalled 72. Auckland, witli eighteen to the good, re sumed the batting, with Boilers and Alpo to the bowling of Fuller and Corfe. After ten runs had been made Bellers was caught at wicket for three off Fuller's bowling. Dufaur then joined Alpe, and the play was steady Alpe made good hits to square leg and off, and shortly after was bowled out by Fuller, of the Telegraph, showing twenty-one runs, with two wickets down, tothelastman.

Mumford took the vacant place and wicket. The bowling now was good.

Dufaur made a fine hit to off from Fuller for three.

Both men had got thoroughly settled to work when luncheon was called.

Afterwards the rain prevented play till half-past three.

During the interval some betting took place on the result, Auckland being slightly favourites. The flay had been declared a general holiday, and in spite of the weather there were a large number of spectators, in cluding ladies.

Much good feeling for the Auckland men was evinced, and there was a wide spread opinion that a defeat would do Canterbury as much good as a victory would.

The Auckland game being resumed, J. Fowler, underhand, took Fuller's place. The wet weather made Corfe bowl wide, and several runs were got in this manner.

Both batsmen continued to play steadily, and singles came gradually. When the score had risen to 45 Fuller wont on, vice Corfe, but Mumford hit his iirst ball to the leg for two. This was followed by another for four by Muirford, and 50 went up. - This caused another change, Dickcnson being substituted for J. Fowler, but without success, a fine leg hit obtained for three by Dufaur being the only immediate result.

Two overs, after Loughnau supplanted Dickenson, and it was evident thab the Canterbury bowling was collared. Runs kept coming. Dufaur once narrowly escaped being run out.

The fielding all the time continued good, Loughnau, Maples, Cojterill and Ollivier bsing conspicuous. Mumford hitting to leg cuts very pretty. At sixty-five Mum° ford was bowled out by Fuller by a ball which broke. From off his innings fifteen were obtained, and it was a good dis play of genuine cricket, not a chance being given. He was warmly cheered on return ing to the pavilion.

Yates was the next man in, and at once began scoring by putting FuHer through slips for two, and cutting him for single. Corfe by this time had gone on at^Lough nan's end, the opposite to that at which he had before bowled.

An appeal to the umpire as to a supposed catch from Dufaur was disallowed.

Fast bowling and parting slows by E. Fowler were tried, and this time the change was. effectual, Off the third ball Pufaur

gave a chance to the -wicket-keeper, and by the list lie was clean howled by Jones for twenty-six. Dnfatir played a patient and painstaking innings, and bis total, 27, was clearly and judiciously hit np. Clayforth came next, and got to work at once with drives of three and four off slows, a short run. He fools of the latter one hit, which was one of the finest during the day, driving the ball over the bowler's head. Fuller at this time was bowling well, several maidens being sent down in succes sion ; and when the score was at eighfcy-Hve he clean bowled Clayforth for six.

Robinson fo nowed. Yates now got we 1! on one of Fowler's slows, and punished it for four. Eobinson began with quiet steady play, singles coming by degree. A piece of indecision in running here nearly cost Yaces his wicket. Shortly after wards, Avhen the score was up to ninty-five, Robinson sent one smartly back to Fowler, but it was a bumble, and the umpire gave not out, after great cheering from Canter bury. Runs now came fast, and at twenty minutes prst five a cheer frozn Auckland greeted the elevation of "00. The game wan now a treat to witness, the fielding sharp, bowling on the mark, and the batting was true and cool. At one time an ovei Throw or two indicated impatience of Canterbury at the steady defence of Auckland, but the symptoms of disorganisation quickly disappeared when Yates, after playing in beautiful form for twenty-nine, without giving a chance, sent one back to the bowler, Avhich was secured with avidity, leaving the scores at 115 with six wickets down.

Sweete followed, and played, strange to say, steadily, making G singles and 1 double from Fuller, who was still pounding away as well and as straight as ever. At six o'clock Robir^on let go at one from Fuller, which went under his bat and pros trated his leg stump. He was at the wickets nearly an hour for eleven runs, and played the prettiest cricketer's innings of the match, seven wickets for a hundred and twenty-one. The rest soon told. Cotton, Buckland, and Lankham finished the innings for one hundred and thirty-three Sweete scored one to cover a [joint taken. Cotton was again not out with a score of six. The innings was not over till twenty ppsfc six, so Canterbury will go in to-morrow with 151 to get. Great surprise wa3 manifested at the form shown by our team. A dozen of the Christchurch cricketers say they have never seen better batting on their field. They admit they held us too cheap. Auckland are favourites at two to one for this and any of the other matches. Whether they win or lose the team have acquitted themselves admirably. The runs were made by sterling steady play, and without flukes. Mumford, Dufaur, Yates, and Alpe came i'l for an ovation. The following were the scores : —

CANTERBURY.

Finish of First Innixiss. Barker, run out ... ... ... ... 13 Dickinson, run out ... ... ... 7 Loughlan, c Robinson b Sweete ... ... 2 Fuller not out ... ... ... ... 0 Extras 11 Total 72

AUCKLAND.

Second Innings. Bellers c Fowler, b Fuller ... ... 4 Alpe b Fuller ... ... ... ... jo Dnfaur b Fowler ... ... ... ... 27 Mumford b Fuller... ... ... ... 15 Yates c and b Fowler ... ... ... 29 Clay forth b Fuller ... ... ... (', Robinson b Fuller... ... ... ... H Swete c Dickinson, b Fowler S Cotton, not out ... ... ... ... (j Buckland c Cottercll, b Fuller 0 Lankham c Fowler, bFuller 1 Extras ... .. ... ... ... 1G Total ... 133 Bowling Analysis.

CANTERBURY.—FIRST INNINGS.

Robinson, 92 balls, 22 runs, 3 maidens, 4 wickets, 1 wide. Buckland,' 24 balls, 13 runs, 1 maiden, no wicket, 1 wide. Sweete, 70 balls, 23 runs, 9 maidens, 4 wickets.

AUCKLAND.—FIRST INNINGS.

Fuller, 152 balls, 3S runs, 17 maidens, 5 wickets. Dickenson, 112 balls, 42 runs, 11 maidens, 2 wickets. Fowler, 3G balls, S runs, 3 maidens, 1 wicket.

AUCKLAND. —SECOND INNINGS.

Fu.Her, 193 balls, 47 runs, 25 maidens, 7 wickets. Corfe, 104 balls, 16 runs, 13 maidens, S wides, no wickets. J. Fowler, 32 balls, 5 runs, 4 maidens, 2 "tickets. Dickenson, S balls, 4 runs. Loughnan, S balls, 3 runs, 1 maiden, lwlde. E. Fowler, SS balls, 42 runs, 2 maidens, 3 wickets.

Splendid Play by Canterbury

The Christehurch team have commenced splendidly this morning. They have at the present time only two wickets down with a score of 5S runs. The excitement is intense.

2p.i». Barker and Ollivier were the twof£rst out. -£$&<?'.<ux,': *v - Cotterill and Fowler are rioW iiij and the score stands at 90.

Four Wickets down for 94 Runs.

Immense Excitement.^

3p.in.< At two o'clock Cotterill was caught by; Alpe at long stop, and T. Fowler was caught: at point by Cotton. The score now stands at 94.

The game will be resumed after luncheon. 3.30 p.m. The game is resumed. There is immense excitement.

Fowler, who made such a stout resistance, is a noted player having scored 100 in a single wicket match against the All England^ Eleven in Australia, one of the best games ever played.

The Latest.

4 p.m.

Dickenson just bowled out by Sweete. Six out for one hundred and twcnty-f|ye, Corfe aud Fowler are still in.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

Mitford, Esqs., Justices of the 1W i \ T>RUNKEXNEKS ' / 1A George Johnston was lined 5s ami i"^ for this offence. aucl costs KU/.AI'.ETH JANE HART This woman, a well-known inebriate w brought up or the eighth ti.ne ch '^ under the Vagrancy Act with h ' g** habitual drunkard,' p n d havine n! $~^ lawful means of employment VlS*le Prisoner said if the Bencli would * ■ her she vould go right away f'ol^ country. J urn the The B^nch remarked that the unarm* on old offender, and a little imSl^ 3 might bo ot assistance in helping ] lei t form her habits, and cause her to fee tl? /'•" was to her advantage to lead a soVrlifT * law' m°nthS> im Prisonraen^'itli h ard . - A BCTKACTOHY APPRENTICE. A fine, full grown youth, was chaw^ with absenting himself from his 3* service, and refusing to work, hebri* apprentice. inS an Mr Brock appeared for the master n t a youth, and stated that the master wiqJn ling to take the youth back, and '^ him according to the spirit of his indent,, and the lad possibly would acquiesce S he was made aware of the fact that his reffi would render him liable to three nJSf imprisonment Ith hard labour The lad promised to be good", and would comply, and go back to the bake-house He was accordingly discharged _ Francis Bergan was charged Mith nerfect ing to contribute towards the support of It neglected step-daughter, Elizabeth McCm? Mick an inmate of the Xewton Industrial School, he being in a position to do so Defendant said he was willing to assists far as his means would allow ; he would con tribute hrlf-a-crown a week, which w« accepted. TIW

SUPERINTENDENCY ELECTION.

DECLARATION OF THE POLL -TTTTQ DAY. " Uh

The official declaration of the poll taken at the several..pol!ing places in the province on the Gth inatant was made at noon to-davhv H C. Brlneavls, Esq., principal BeturniJ '■ Officer, on the hustings outside the Me° chanics' Institute, the gross numbers being as follows : — Dargaville, 2440 • Luslc, ISI7 ; "Williamson, 2029. After g careful scrutiny he had deducted from Mr Dargaville, G9 ; from Mr Lusk, 27 ---and from Mr Williamson, 9S. ' This made the members stand thus- —Bar gaville 2371; Lu.sk 1700 ; Williamson 2h.il. Majority for Williamson over Darga ville, 400 ; and over Lusk, 1041. He had therefore to declare John Williamson to be duly elected Superintendent of the Province of Auckland. (Cheers.) Mr Williamson on coming forward was re ceived with loud aud prolonged cheering.' He said he thought he could understand those cheers, and it afforded him much gratifica tion to see them giving vent to '" their exultation at the victory that had been achieved. He felt that be had been elected by men of all classes—not by any party, but by such electors as fairly represented the body of colonists living in the province of Auckland. He thought he was nob wrong, although he had been° com pelled to wait four years, in appealing to the electors for their filial decision regarding his deposition from that office which he had so frequently held. He had accepted a high oflice under the General Government, but found that it would disqualify him from representing the people in the General As sembh, anil from becoming a candidate for ■ the position ti which he had now been elected for theiifthtimejhe therefore resigned his office rather than be deprived of his right of appeal to them. They had given him ample proof of the justifyableness of his con fidence iv returning him to office by a larger majority than ever before. It was now seventeen years since he had been declared • by Colonel Balneavis' predecessor Superin- = tendent of this province. He hoped . ■with the assistance of a Council, composed of members chosen by themselves, to.be able to do more than he had ever before done, or his predecessors had found themselves able to do. for the ad- . vanccnient of this province. He -would not detain them, but thought that before he put on the harness he ought to make soina remark on the conduct of that election. He would be sorry to give utter ance to anything to raise party-feeling, but he was sure they would unite with hini in thanking the gentleman who had preceded him as Superintendent for his speech at the agricultural dinner the other day. Mr Gillies had said there that at any rate one great public good had resulted from his adminis tration—law and order had been estab lished—law and order—that implied that before' must have been anarchy and con fusion, for which they were iudebted to the amiable, benign, and considerate sway of the administration that had retired. (Laughter.) They knew how to appreciate that— at least he did. It was necessary to preserve perfect quiet in a sick chamber, pud they had all heard that the province was dying. It was not quite dead; but the undertaker had been called in to measure its coffin, and it was to be finished within two years. They had, however, sent for the old family physician, and it would be his duty to restore it to health and strength equal to that possessed by other pro vinces of the colony. Since his election he had received a few kindly admonitions. He , was admonished about gathering around him the party he had formerly had—about being/ X careful how he divided the remaining loaves'* I and iishes. i'et he had looked in va^fojLv ! any comprehensive' advice' >nifs%onMft ,x \ the ,-comkict of ■ the important' affair^ l lofJhis province. To those who had mider-;N { taken to admonish him he would reply' that "; ( -lie intended to do as he had formerly done i —that he would gather round him the men most likely to advance the interests of this province. He no doubt would displease' some who might ask him why he had done |^ this or overlooked that, but he %&£s. too great respect for the moral of the fable about the old man and iM the donkey to endeavour to please all. "He:^" would not - attempt to do so, but would try to do his duty in such a way as would secure for him their confidence when he had to resign his trust. He A thanked them sincerely for the honour m :they had done him, and he trusted that those provincial institutions which had .j been so much decried would outlive mo3t of them1. He thought his eleotion showed that the body of the electors felt that they were not prepared to do without wovincial ~.•> institutions. He had been cflled the nominte of a party, but "fife, was proud to say that amongst those ■who had taken an interest in his election \v,as the founder of provincial institutions, , "too was.'still anxious to promote the pro-:,.: ofj the province. After a brief vincU- i catiisn of'the old identity Mr Williamson •' -* . asajm thanked the electors and concluded -£f aW|l loud applause. ] ,|r .. Mi* Daruaville, who was received with dieting,, said that the speech he was going { J tovu&ke would not be so intcrc.^iug as vthti * .

THE EVfittlNG STAB, TaTTRSDAT, NOVaMßfift 20 1873



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