absconded in consequence of quarrels among the children themselves. He found the Orphanage cleanly and comfortable, and every necessary attention given to the children. He left the child in. the care of the sister hood.

His Worship was glad that the result of Mr Broham's investigation had proved satis factory, as he should hare beon sorry had a wrong impression got abroad respecting an institution which was of so much service to the poor.

INTER-PROVINCIAL CRICKET MATCH.

Contest at Wellington To-day.

Auckland Won First Innings.

SPLENDIP WELLINGTON SCORE IN

SECOND INNINGS

(FROM OUR SPECIAL COMItHSPON DENT.J

WELLINGTON.

This day. The day is glorioiis, with a little wind. Cabs met- us at the wharf when we arrived.

Three cheers were given for the Auckland team.

Booms had been engaged cat the Empire Hotel, and every courtesy was shewn. The wickets were prepared carefully, the turf being very good, close, but bad out fielding. There were about one thousand persons present, and great interest was manifested in the match, which was announced by placards in all directions.

[Per Anglo-Australian Company.]

The weather is splendid. The ground is in good order.

Auckland -n on the toss, and put Welling ton in. The game commenced at 0.40.

Robinson started bowling Wood, who commenced receiving and playing steady. A maiden over was made.

Sweete was called to bowling at the other end. J. J. Salmon was receiving, and played a maiden over.

The first run was made by Wood, with a cut to slip. Sweete followed with another maidon. Wood hit Robinson's third ball to the off, and was well held by Yafces.

One wicket down for two runs. Evans cut the first ball to long slip for one.

Salmon hit one to slip for two runs off Sweete's over. Salmon hit one to off for two. Both men were bowling well on the ■wickets. Evans made a run off Sweete's first ball. Salmon was then bowled out clean. Two wickets down for eleven runs.

Jacobs slipped one with a Cambridge poke to centre, and Evans one. Robinson's first ball took Evans' bales for a total of 13. W. J. Salmon got a leg bye. Jacobs hit Sweete's ball for three, but Robinson's first ball took Jacobs' wicket.

Four wickets for 20 runs

Marchant cut the first ball into Mumford's hands at point, making five wickets for 20 runs.

Knapp was run out in trying for two. Six wickets for 27.

Auckland was fielding splendidly. Salmon hit R,obinson for a good two. He was playing steadily, but slipped Sweete's second hit into slip's hands (Lankham). Seven wickets for 29. Betts, a loft-hand player, sent the second to square leg for 1. Dees made a pretty hit from Robinson for 3.

Sweete's first ball took his centre stump, making eight down for 34 runs. Betts commenced hitting wildly, and was bowled out by Robinson's third ball ; 9 wickets for 35 runs. Sweete'a second ball bowled out Flanagan; 10 wickets for 35 runs, all the Wellington team being out. The following are the scores :— J. J. Salmon b Sweete 7 Wood c Yates, b Robinson ... ... 1 Evans b Robinson ... ... ... 3 Jacobs b Robinson G W. J. Salmon c Lankham, b Sweete ... 8 Marchant c Mumford, b Robinson ... 0 Knapp, ran out 0 Dees b Sweete 3 Betts b Robinson 2 J. N. Salmon, not out 0 Flanagan b Sweete 1 Extras 3

Total ... 35 The Auckland team then went to the wickets, Mumford and Bollars leading. Bellars drove Evans first ball for two, and the second to mid-wicket for one. After a few more balls Bellars skied one of Merchant's, which was caught by J. A. Salmon. One wicket down for ten runs. Dufaur took Bellar's place to Marchant's bowling, and commenced playing very care fully.

Two maidens followed in succession, and both batters appeared in good form. After a few runs Dufaur was stumped out by W. Salmon. Two wickets down for 18 runs. Mumford skied Evans' second and w&s caught by W. G. Salmon. Three wickets down for 21 runs. Alpe and King now occupied the wicketa. King hit to square leg for three. Evans' third ball took Alpe's wicket ; four wickets for twenty-five. RMarchant's second ball took King's wicket, the ball going in off his pad. Yates and Cotton succeeded the two last players. Yates hit Evans first for three, and Cotton wade hits for one and two, but in hitting wildly at Marchant's bales was beautifully stumped by W. J. Salmon. Six wickets for 33.

Robinson, who succeeded him, retired to Marchant's first ball. Seven wickets down for 33. Sweete followed Robinson and took Mar chant's last ball which nearly took him. Yates hit Marchant's third straight for one.

Sweete held Merchant's next sending it Well over his head for two. Yates made the prettiest hit of the day forward for three. Evans's fourth ball took Sweete's wicket. Eight wickets for 42 runs, Auckland followed, and commenced by hitting Marchant to leg for three, and then dipped Evans for one. Yates followed with a drive for two, and ]hen for one. : l, mt-fter Buckland had obtained two ones, VuJ&rßr*^ 17*?a clrive for three ' and th<m sent £rZ ,' fir^olean into the bowler's hand, and /\vel\ketyd. Ninewicketsfors3. 1* -nWaata, the last man, went in and skied «b iira^all, which was caught by Marchant w slip. Auckland out for 53. Wellington fielded splendidly. The first innings was finished at 12.15. ,An adjournment for lunch then toak place,

j The following are the scores :— Bellars, c. J. A. Salmon, b Marchant G 'Mumford, c W. G. Salmon, b Evans 3 Dafaur, st. W. G. Salmon, b Marchant (J Alpe, b Evans j King, b Marchant ... ..." "," 5 Yates, c and b Evans ... ... , ]\. Cotton, st. W. G. Salmon, b Marcharit ?, Robinson, c Marchant 0 Sweete, b Marchant \\ 2 Buckland, not out ... .. '"' g Lankham, c Marchant, b Evans ~, 0 Byes, Wides, &c, ~, ." 7 Total ANALYSIS OF BOWLING.' ATJCKIANT). Eobinson, 45 balls, 13 runs, 3 maidens, 4 wickets. Sweete, 42 balls, 19 runs, 4 maidens, 5 wickets. WELLINGTON. Evans, 72 balls, 22 runs, 5 maidens, 5 wickets, 2 wides. Marchant, 70 balls, 25 runs, 3 maidens 5 wickets. Wellington went in for second innings at one o'clock with aA. Salmon and Flannigan batting to the boAvling of Sweete, who led off with a maiden, and itobinson one at the other end. Flaunagan was caught at mid-wicket by Dufaur, bowled by liobinson. One wicket down and no runs. J. J. Salmon cut one mid-wicket for a single, and slipped a single off Eobinson. lie rose Sweete for a single, and skied one to off for two. Robinson's left hand was not to be trifled with, and Sweote put on the pace tremen dous. J. J. Salmon hit one mid-wicket off Sweete and was run out.

Wood coming in stood up to liobinson, holding his third ball, and sending it to on for 2. -

J. A. Salmon got his first to square leg off Swecfcc, and tlieu two to mid-wicket. Wood covered point for 2. G. A. Salmon sent Sweetc to square leg for a .single. £ Sweete now gave way to'Buckland. Robinson put in a shooter, to which Wood succumbed. 3 wickets for 22 runs.

Salmon hit Robinson to leg for one. Evans slipped one and Salmon got a good two to square leg. The next ball took his wicket; four wickets for twenty-seven. Jacob's now took the bat. Three mairlons had now been bowled in succession by Buckland

Evans hit one to raid-wicket, which was cleverly run. Jacol)3 made a good hit to long stop for two, and slipped a single. Jacobs skied one, but Buckland missed the catch. Jacobs was run out. Five wickets for 34. Two byes were obtained off Eobinson. The fielding was very sharp. W. Salmon made a mcc slip for two. Evans gave a good cut for two, both were making a fine stand. W. Salmon hit for three off Robinson and Evans stole a run but had a narrow escape. Salmon made a splendid cut for one, fol lowed by another. Sweeto was storjping in fine style. Salmon gave a swipe for two off Buckland, then for one. Evans followed with a cut for two. Sal mon skied for two. Sweote and Lankham again began bowl ling, the others getting slack, Salmon and Evans knocking them about anyhow. A hit to Salmon off Sweetc and a bye for two were obtained. Salmon gave the next a hit for one. The fielding was good. Salmon gave a magnificent off hit for four, and a beautiful slip to Evans. The Aucklanders seemed tired. The batters were aggravatingly cool. Two byes were run, and a run to Evans. Salmon cut for two off Lankham. Evans made the nicest cut of the day off Swecte, followed by a beautiful draw. Salmon then gave a hit for threo. The excitement became intense, and the hopes of Wellington increased. The score how stood at 80. Salmon sent a ball from Robinson amongst the people in the pavillion for two, and a hit to stop. Sweete's bowling was getting wide, three byes wci'e made. The Aucklandors wero evidently getting puzzled. Another change was made, Buckland sent to bowl, when Salmon was run out, after scoring 29. Six wickets down for BG.

The Latest.

(From Our Special Correspondent.)

4 30 p.m. The Wellington men are out for 120. Auckland has a hundred to get. Bellers has made a score of 13, and is not out the second innings.

PARNELL ELECTION.

THE POLL TO-DAY,

The election of two members to serve in the Provincial Council for the electoral district of Parnell took place to-day. This district, although not very extensive in acreage, when compared "with many others contains the largest population, except the city constitu encies, the Thames and Newton. The last census returns gave the population, 35G3; area,'sß3; electors on the roll, 512. The candidatesSto-day were three in number—Mr Reader Wood, Mr Tonks, and Mr Caleb Wood. The first two were the farouritea from the start, but under the ballot system there is always considerable uncertainity, especially in the case of three candidates for two seats. It was felt that there was a possibility, in the event of the f riends;of Mr Tonks and the aristocratic Wood being negligent, that those of the butcher Wood might prove the victors over one of the other two candidates. The at tempt to induce Mr Hesketh to stand for one of the seats having proved abortive, and the like having happened in the case of Mr Kissling, it was supposed that Messrs Reader Wood and Tonks would have had a walk over; but the day before nomination a requisition to Mr Caleb Wood upset pre vious calculations. The friends of all the candidates were most active, and cabs were rattling up and down the hills to and from town at frequent intervals throughout the day. A. good many plumpers were given we believe, for "Caleb" by his friends, and several who would not vote for him or for Mr Reader Wood believing him to be a decided opponent of the present Superintend ent gave a plumper for Mr Tonks. The remarks as to the orderly and quiet manner in which the election was conducted at City East and West, and almost through out the whole of the elections which have preceded them may be repeated as to Paruell. Whatever may be tlie opinions entertained of the merits of the ballot as opposed to open voting— one thing is certain —secret voting is most conducive to orderly elections. The small number of informal papers tended by voters shows that they understand the details and know how to exercise the privilege con forred in aitfntelligonfc manner. A low sweep stakes were got up and beta made as usual

for small sums, Messrs Header Wood and Tonka being the favorites, )mfc Caleb not without backers. The result which, bad been somewhat anxiously looked forward to, was finally announced as follows :— (J.'Kii Pitjkon Express.) v- ■■■■••;■■■ Tonks ... ... ... ... 226 miSS R. Wood ][ 2-2-ilT^ C. "Wood ... ~, I'2'>l® ma

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

IMPORTANT MINING NEWS

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. Hawking and Sly were brought up charged with stealing £55 worth of specimens. The evidence of Charles Lawlor, manager of Spencer's battery, was to the effect that both the accused had been several times at the battery getting s'uff crushed, and a receipt of which had been found iv Hawkins' posses scssion, was produced. It was in Lawlor's writing, and was a memo, of stone crushed.

The gold purchase case has been remanded till Thursday. The Bright Smile cleaning-up to-day will not be finished before evening. Will have about 1200 ozs,

The drive on the reef through the Queen of Beauty ground has readied the City of London south boundary, who commence driving on Wednesday. The lode is of im mense sizo, and formed by the junction of No. 2 and cross reefs.

Caledonian.—There is no improvement in No. 1 reef, which has been cut out by No. 2 in No. 4 winze, and a drive from No. ?• winze.

The Mount Pleasant lodged 2 ozs 13 dwts 12 grs gold from a trial crushing. Sales of City of London are reported at 25s 6d ; Black Angel, 25s ; buyers Caledo nians, £12; Bright Smiles, Ga M ; National Insurance, ISs.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Southern Cross sailed for Auckland at nine o'clock this morning. Passengers— J. S. Macfarlane, Goldsmith, Kolly, M. P. Turner, Graham, Marshall, Mynolit, 'Bend ing, and 140 sheep, Hunter and Nolan* The Vincent arrived at three this morning.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

WELLINGTON

This day. Telegraphic communicaton lias been estab lished, with the outer signal station, also the Lunatic Asylum and police station. Several crews have gone into training for the Wangamii regatta.

The master builders are considering the demands of the journeymen in a conciliatory spirit.

The painters havo finally determined to strike to-night for 2a a day day extra. An order has been made fur the discharge of the Tapscott prisoners to day.

CRICKET MATCH AT ELLERSLIE.

[Per Pigeon Expkbsh

Ellerslie, :5.20. The cricket match North Shore v Parnell is now proceeding. The following arc the names of thoso composing the teams : —

North Shore: Rees, Thome, G. Dacre, Nolan, Ward, Waterhousc, Fletcher, Leg gett, Wynyard, Whitakcr, Bras.sey. Parnell—Blundell, Bell, Riesling, Mow bray, Newbury, Abraham, Ruddock, Brooks, Brooks, Mills, and Davis. North Shore, in the first innings, has scored 51, with only four wickets to go down. Seventeen runs were made in one over off Newbury's bowling. The following is the score so far :— Whitakcr, b Mowbray ... ... ... 7 Leggett, c Nowbury 10 Wynyard, c Newbury 23 Rees, c Bell .. ... ... ~. 3 Extras 8

TO THE MINISTERS OF THE VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS IN AUCKLAND AND IN THE MATTER OF THE EARLY-CLOSING ASSOCIATION. Per favour of the Editor of the Evening S'XAR.

Rev. and Dear Sirs, —I have been induced to address the following remarks to you on the above subject, believing, as I do, that the simple objects of the association have only to bo brought more immediately under your notice to enlist on its behalf your warmest sympathy and cordial support, and also with the firm conviction that it is a great social question affecting the best interests of a large portion of his com munity. I am -well aware that the min isters of different denominations came cheerfully forward to address . a public meeting on the subject some time since, and I am sure would do so again if asked ; but at the same time I. cannot help thinking that the promoters of this movement had a right to expect that you would have come to the front unsolicited, and have given your best efforts in a work of true philanthropy. In our native land and in the neighbouring colonies ministers of religion have done so ; from the bishop to the humblest clergyman they have considered it their privilege to be foremost in a cause bearing directly on the in terests of their own congregations as well as the general public. If the long hours continue the assistants leave their hom«3 about seven a.m. to be at business by eight. The estab lishments profess to close at eight p.m., which would land them at home about nine : these are the hours from Monday to Friday. On Saturday the hour of closing is 11 p.m., which makes it often past mid night before the assistants reaoh home. The result of this is that many of them are ab solutely physically unable to attend a placo of worship on the Sabbath. . These are facts which I challenge any one to disprove. Allow me to ask two simple questions : —1. What is this man's or this woman's life worth to them ? 2. Is it, or is it not, the work of the true philanthropist to use his best endeavours to secure a better state of things ? Knowing all these facts if you do not use the great influence you possess to consummate the reformation the Association seeks to effect I trust that every passing zephyr that fans the faded cheek of prema ture decay in its onward course through im measurable space may ascend before the throne of God and there bear witness against you. You cannot be surprised if the seats of those so engaged are vacant in the congre gation, and how can you blame them if they steal forth to embrace the only opportunity they have of enjoying the balmy breeze of heaven, and stretched on the green sward should say— This turf shall be my fragrant shrine, My temple, Lord, that arch of Thine, My censer's breath the mountain airs, And silent thoughts my only prayers, X say under such circumstances you dare not blame thorn if they prefer to worship their Clod in tke beauties of that glorious; nature.

winch He in his kind creative wisdom has made our common inheritance. " There are degrees in everything and shades in a coal." And so there are in slavery, and on this point allow me to remark that if Wilberforce and Ins noble coadjutors had shrunk from their self-imposed and arduous task, theclank of the chain of theunemancipated negroniight at the present time form part of a chorus of unmutigated wrongs calling to heaven for vengeance. You cannot be in ignorance of the gi-pafc social reformation effected by early dosing in other cities, and of the part taken by your brethren in this matter. They have convened public meetings, which have been attended by thousands, have written pam phlets and tracts, and delivered lectures, which have been printed and circulated by the association ; have called their congrega tions together, and specially addressed them on the subject, and in a hundred other ways have influenced the public against the vicious practice of late shopping. Pardon me if I have written strongly on this subject ; I feel strongly upon it, and sincerely hope that the association knowing they have a good cause, and that they are treading on ground that has been well and safety trod beforo them, will persevere in spite of every obstacle, ever bearing in mind in all their negotiations with their fellow men that " kind words are more than coronets, and simple faith than Norman blood,"—I am, &c., Ax Emki.oykk.

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JQHEISTMAS GIFTS. PTANOS.-A. Fine-toned Zeigler Piano in rich Walnut ca-e. Also, a Debain. They will be sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from j37 gnine's. Harmonium, full compass, 12 guineas and 28 guineas, with 10 stops. May be seen at Webb'h Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Second- hand Pianos from 10 guineas, by Broadwood, and a Cottage C-3, 8 octave, in rich walnut, £30. gOYAL EXHIBITION. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, NOV. 29. DURING THE EVENING MISS MINNIE GOURLAY in her Novel and Charming Musical Sketches. " Who'll Buy my Pretty Mowers ?" " Military Style,' "I'm Glad to See You, Boys," &c. N.B.—The Royal Exhibition for Sterling Merit, combined with Novelty, is unsurpassed by any class of amusement in the colonies. rpilE HAIRLESS HOESB, " CAOUTCHOUC." This far-famed EQUINE WONDER AND POPULAR CURIOSITY Arrived recently in the s s AVellington, and WILL BE ON EXHIBITION In Vacant Premises at the CORNER OB' WEST QUfiKN STREET (Opposite the Telegraph Ollice), THIS DAY (Saturday), NOVEMBER 29 Arid following week. Open Daily from 3 till 5, and from 7 till 0 p.m. ADMISSION : Ladies and Gentlemen, Is ; Children, Cfl. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessees .. .. Messrs Collier & McGowan. TO-NIGHT, NOVEMBER 29, LAST NIGHT OF THE DRAMATIC SEASON. STARTLING PROGRAMME. The Nautical Drama of BLACJC-KYED SUSAN. To be followed by the C O R S I C A N B It O T II E 11 S. To conclude with the CHAMBER O X DEATH; Ok, The (lamuler'b Fate. £Sr REMEMBER ! LAST NIGHT ! ! piIINOE OF WALES THEATRE. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT ■ro MTSS BESSIE VIVIAN (TENDERED BY THE GARIUCK CLUB), OX WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. THE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT To their Conductor M R. J. B R O W N E, Will take place at tho C H OrH A L n A L L ON MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1. PROGR A M M E. Part I. Selections from " Stabat Mater "—jßossin Part 11. Selections from " Creation "—Haydn Part 111. Operetta, " Robin Hood and his MerricMen " — Birch Admission, 2s Gd ; Gallery, Is Cd. Special Terms for Schools and Families. Tickets obtainable at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services, To-morrow, 30th November. Edwardes stroet—Morning, at eleven, Mr Smith ; evening, at half-past six, Rev. C. Waters. Sheridan street, eleven, Rev. C. Waters; six, Mr Booth. Newmarket, half-past sis, Mr Hayter. CHRISTIANS' MEETINQ house, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning, at II o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer." Evening, at half-past 0 o'clock, to preach tho." Gospel of the Grace of God." TTNITED METHODIST PREE *J CHURCH.—Sunday Services at, the Pitt-street Chapel, by the Rev. G. H Turner. Moruing: Divine Care. Evening : A Choice Flower from the Garden of Inspiration. 'JILTE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine -^- Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW: Subjects—Morning : AVater-Milk—Wine. Evening. Lectures on the Apostles ; No. 2—Jude. pONGrREG-ATIONAL CHAPEL yj ALBERT-STREET. —Morning Service, 11 a.m , Rev. W. J. Williams, of Coromandel. Evening Ser vice, 03.0 p.m., Rev C. J. Crump, of Thames. N.B.—Although the Albe.i-stroet Chapel has been sold the Church will retain possession of it for wor ship for the next six months. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—P. H. Cornford, Pastor. Subjects of Discomse TO-MORROW. Morning, The Dishonour of Religion. Evening, Joyful Expectation of Christ's Return. Times of Service—Morning, 11 o'clock ; Evening, 6 30. WESLEY AN MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY. ySERMONS in aid of the above will KJ be preached in all tho Wesleyan Churches TO MORROW (Sunday). The Annual Meeting will be held in Pitt-street Church on WEDNESDAY, December 3. Chair to be taken by J. C. Kiuth, Esq., at 7.30. Collections on behaif of the Funds. (CHORAL HALL.—Sunday Services \J at 11 a.m. and 630 p.m., November 30. Morn ing: The Disciples Commissioned to do Christ's Great Works. Evening : Good Templarism and its advantages. Those who are not Good Templars are invited. THE Animal Gathering of the Auck land Wesleyan Sunday-schools will be held in High-street Chapel, TO-MORROW, November SO, at three o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs Messrs Cinmp, Carr, Dewsbury, and Reid. A Collection in aid of the Schools' General Fund PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. T^IVINE SERVICE will be'con- XJ ducted TO-MORROW :— ST. ANDREWS.-11 a.m., by Voiy Kov. J Elmslio.M.A. 0.80 p.m., Rev, J, Ross, Ws, JAM:ES'B,,=.if am,, by Rev, X, Boss, CSO p,m., by Vevy Rev, J, EimsHe, M,A.| Nortli Shoi'o and Lake tat tUo Visual hdttta Isy Rev S. sl. Mftonieel,



DUKE OF MAT! THOROUGH HOTEL. ; AMERICAN BOWLING SALOON. WANTED KNOWN that a valuable PRIZE will be GIVEN to the HIGHEST SCORER (between 29th November and 13th December) at the game of Ten Pins. TO LBT.-A nea^t Eour-roomed J- Cottage to Let in Wakefield street. Wanted, a , Boy.—Apply 52, Queen street. Inp HE ANNUAL EINTEETAIN !,~ tt> m:enT °f t«e OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COMPANY will take place on WEDNESDAY, December 2, 1873. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 p.m. ELECTORS OF NEWTON. IVJE WILLIAM SHANAGHAN ™ T J re 4vests the favour of your votes and interost on TUESDAY NEXT. A CHANCE NOT TO BE MET WITH EVERY DAY. rrO LET, the Commodious Shop and -A- Dwelling-house known as Vause's General Retail Store, at the (Jovernment Wharf, Onehunga Apijly to G. Vause, on the premises. THE Largest Assortment of Eeal Jet Bracelets in New Zealand to select from, at F IT. LEWISSON'S, Opposite Union Bank. PHI VATE BUBSOHIPTION BALL. PAR NELL HALL. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, at 8 o'Olock. GRAFI'ON ROAD HIGHWAY DISTRICT HHENDERS are required before four -■- o'clock p.m. on Wednesday next, 3rd December, for certain Works in the abovo district. Specifications can be seen at tho Secretary's office, 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. November 23th, 1573. ON SALE, Pure Bramha Eggs.— Close Bros., Queen street. SALAD SETS. SALAD SETS.— A Great Variety from One Shilling each, at H arris's Cavendish House, Queen-street. AUCKLAND MARKET. FENTON'S SATURDAY'S MARKET PRICE LIST. HPIIE following quotations are for JL first-class Goods only :—Best Potted Butter, Td per lb ; Fresh Butter, Sd per lb ; Cheese 6Jd ver lb ; Pure Lard, Sd per lb; Prime Auckland Bacon, i<i large or small quantities, Cd per lb ; Hams, 7d per lb ; Canterbury Bacon, in large or small quantities, 9d per lb : Canterbury Hams Od per lb ; Superior Dairy Fed Pork, pickled, 4Jd per lb ; Pigs Jawls, 8d lb ; Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth, 7d per lb ; Superfine Silk-dressed Flour, 5011 i for 7s, 71b for Is ; Bath Chops, 4£d ; Brown Sugar, -Id per lb ; Bright Yellow Sugar, 4jd per lb; Crushed Lump Sugar, CM per lb ; Good Family Tea, 2s per lb ; Superior Pekoe flavoured Tea, black or mixed, 2s Od per lb; Prime Coffee, Is 3d per lb; New Jams, 7d per tin ; Tomato Sauce, large size, Cd per bottle ; Captain White's Oriental Pickles, Is 3d per bottle; French Plums, 2-lb jars, 2s 6d each; a T«ry superior sample ; Muscatel Raisins, new, Is per lb; New Pickles, per Od bottle ; Light Blue, Sd perlb ; Dutch Anchovies.ls per glass barrel ; Bristol's Sursaparilla, 4s 3d per bottle ; Eggs, 10d por dozen.—Penton, Provision Merchant, 55, Auck land Market ; first corner from Queen-street en trance. TTNITED METHODIST FEEE \J CHURCH. FANCY AND USEFUL BAZAAR. BpABKEI HOUSE. Will be OPEN THIS DAY (SATURDAY) from 2 till 5 o'clock, and from half-past G to 10 o'clock. H A Brass Band will be in attendance, and Solos on the Harmonium will bo rendered by Mb Lambert. Admittance, Is ; Children, Half-price. CRICKET CLUB. A MEETING- will be held at the XJL Suffolk Uolel, Dedwjod, TUIS (Satu-day) EVENING, 20th inst, at 8 p.m . for the purpose of establishing a Cricket Club in Dedwood. A. TOWNSHEND, . Secreta:/ pro. tern. HTHE Insurance Offices will close on MONDAY, the Ist December, being St. Androw's Day. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven Rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. LOST, in the Choral Hall, on the night of tho Licensed Victuallsr's Ball, a Carbuncle out of Bracelet. —Any person finding the same will greatly oblige by returning it to Miss McNamara, Mechanics' Bay. A PINE LOT of Fresh Oysters, at 0d per boltlo.— Murray's Oystsr Saloon, Wynd ham streot. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE. ME J. W ALL EE, Timber Merchant, Onehunga, has been appointed Agent for this Oompany^for the Onehunga District. Mr WALLER is prepared to ro eivc proposals for both Fire and Marine risks. Lowest current rates j prompt scttlnments. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. 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, Ate, 42, Queen-street. PUBLIC NOTICE. ON and after Monday, the Ist of December, 1873, Messrs Feank Quick & Co. will run a Coach from the Whau Hotel for Auckland, via Mount Albert, at S o'clock every morning; leaving the T Tnion Bank, Victoria street, every after noon at 5 o'clock, returning by Mount Albert also. Fares, Is each way. FRANK QUICK & CO., Proprietors; JOHN THOMPSON, Manager. November 25, 1873 AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. RE-BUILDING 100 FEET OF QUEEN-STREET WHARF. TENDERS will be received at this office until Noon of TUESDAY, the 2nd of December, 1873, for Re-building 100 feet of the Queen-street Wharf, in tonne of plans and specifica tions to be seen ai this office. Tenders to bo endowed " Tender for Rocbuildiftß Qttsett-stroet Wharf. WIIiLUM. C DALBY, CJjSkimni&v



A UOKLAND AND NOETH ■*-*- SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after MONDAY, "December 1, IST3, a Ferry Service will RUN BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND WOODSIDE (STOKES' POINT), as follows :- WEEK DAYS. Leaving Auckland— Leaving Woodside — 8.0 a.m. 5.30 a.m 11.15 „ 11.45 „ 2.0 p.m 2 30 p.m. 5.30 „ Q0 ~ SUNDAY. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 5-30 ~ 6.0 „ Also the following Extra Trip from North Shovo fc learing Victoria Wharf at 7.45 a.m. for Auckland, ADDITIONAL NIGHT TRIP. Auckland— Victoria AVhavf— 8.0 p.m. 5.30 p.m. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. k&h F OE POVERTY BAY •****»^r Wanderer Will sail for Gisborne on TUESDAY NEXT, the 2nd December. For freight or charter apply to H. M. SHEPHERD, Agont, 2S, Queen-street. AUCKLAND HARMONIC SOCIETY. THE FIRST GRANT) CONCERT Of this Society will tako place in the MAGNIFICENT NEW ODDFELLOWS' lIALL, LOBNE STREET. ON TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 2. PROGRAMME: Part I. Selections from the " Messiah." Paut 11. Tarious Glees, Madrigals, and Solos, including the BEAUTIFUL HUMMING CHORUS. The Committee confidently hope that as the profits of this Concert are to be devoted to the Howe-street Home for DESTITUTE CHILDREN and the LADIES' BENKVOLENT SOCIETY, the friends and patrons of these charitable institutions will kindly render all tho assistance they can to further the object in Tiew, every pains haying been taken to make tho CONCERT ATTRACTIVE and SUCCESSFUL. Tickets, 2s, may be had of any of the Booksellers, and at the offices cf the Daily Southern Cross and Herald. Children between 0 and 12 years, half-price. An early application is most desirable. A MEETING- will take place at the •t\- Occidental Hotel on Friday Evening next for the purpose of Forming a Tattersall's Club to Regulate Betting, &c. All Members wishing to join arejrespectfully requested to attend. 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 oiiico. TO SHIP CARPENTERS & RIGGERS. SENDEES are wanted for the J- Supply and Erection of a pair of Shear Poles at Mechanics' Bay. PRASER & TINNE. TO CARTERS. required for Road Metal •*- from Saccombe's Browery to Princes-street.— Apply on the Works, Princea-street. TO CARPENTERS & SHINGLERS. fPENDEES will be received by mo JL for Shingling and Repairing Cottage in Wynd yard-street until THESE AY next, at 12 noon. JOHN CHURTON, House and Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. TENDERS are invited to sth December for Erecting a Villa Residence. Plans and particulars. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, Queen-street. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. THE following Members are warned to Parade in undress uniform at the Gun-shed, at 8.30 a.m., on TUESDAY NEXT, 2nd December, to proced to the North Shore to fire for the Govern ment Gunnery Prizes, 1872-3 :- Gunners Couway, Evitt, Goudie, McMaster, Kelly, Rogers, Pennalagon, Priestly, Watson, and Whiteside. E. H. FEATON, Captain Commanding A.V.A. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (Limited.) THE First Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders in tho FijT Banking and Com mercial Company (Limited) will be held at tho Temporaiy Office of the Company, Shortland street, on 18th December, 1873, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business : To Elect Directors Any Candidate for the office of Director will require to give seven days' notice of his intention prior to tho Meeting, by newspaper advertiiement. A. WARDROP, Sec. pro. tern. Auckland, 2Gth November, 1873. TO AMATEUR MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. FOE SALE, a splendid 4-inch Lathe, by Fenn, of London (quite new); com plete with Slide, Rest, Patent Scroll, and Drill Chucks ; Circular Saw, Bench and Saws, Patent Twiss Drills, Wood, Iron, and Brass Turning Tools, &c, &c, at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. TECHNICAL CLASSES. THE Students of these Classes are Jnformcd that from this date there will be a Recess of Six Weeks, as the Hall is required for tho Exhibition. Due notice will be given of their starting again, when Prizes will be offered for competition. R. T. TALBOT, Secrrtary. November 29, 1873. Y?-| f\ REWARD.—Lost or mislaid, <X^ J~ V-'several weeks past, Three Bank of England Notes of One Hundred Pounds each.—The above reward will be paid to any poison giving such infor mation as may lead to their restoration.—Apply to Stewart & Appleby, West Queen street. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2. HANDSOME MOTTLED KAURI CHEFFONIER, LARGE MOTTLED KAURI CHEST DRAWERS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the shop, two doors above tne Carpenters' Arms Hotel, Grey-street, on Tiiv. day December 22, at 11 o'clock, * ' * The HOUSEHOLD „ FURNITURE, comprising handsomely-carvedv Mottled Kauri Sideboard Engravings, Stuffed-Seated Chairs, Loo Table' Screen, Glassware, Largo Mottled Kauri Chest Drawers, Washatands, Dressing Tables Half Testor, Mottled Kauri Bed3tead, Pajliivsaes. Mattresses. Single and Doublo Bedstoiwk Betiding, Moat Safos, Kitohpn Utensils,' SAMUEL GOoSaTjJB AND SON,