Mr J. B. Russell appeared for Mr Lamb, Mr Joy, L.L.8., for Good, and Mr Beveridge for Martin.

George Jeffrey proceeded to give evidence and stated that since the last hearing he had visited the creek between Riverhead and Heiensville in company with Dalton. He and Dalton went into the creek, and after an hour's search Dalton trod on a skin, which he pulled up from the bed of the creek, which was rolled up and tied with flax. It was the skin of a strawberry cow. A large stone (produced) was bound in the hide. It was at a distance of two hundred yards from the place where the beast was said to have been killed.

James Dalton corroborated the evidence of the last witness. He recognised the bide as that which he assisted in taking off the strawberry cow. He had no doubt about it. Martin oast it into the creek. He helped to hide the hide. (It was here suggested that the informer Dalton deserved a hiding for helping to hide the hide; andth? t the prisoners ought to have hied away with it where Detective Jeffery could not have eyed it.) John Lamb deposed that he had seen the skin, and he could swear that it once belonged to his strawberry cow. He was not sure that his cow was branded.

His Worship suggested that owners of cattle should inspect their stock periodically, and brand them, and keep a registry of such brands.

Alexander Lamb, son of John Lamb, deposed that he knew all his father's cattle intimately, and he was well acquainted with the strawberry cow, and had missed her since the 18th October. He had seen the skin, and knew it as that of his father's lost cow.

His Worship said that he was disposed, on he_ring the previous evidence, to dismiss the, case, but upon the fresh evidence to-day he regretted to say that he must send the case to the Supreme Court. The depositions of the witnesses were then read over, and the prisoners were committed for trial at the next Criminal Sittings. The defence was reserved. TRANSFERS OF LICENSES.

A transfer of license was granted to Alfred George Pullen from Michael Sheehy, for the Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street, Auckland ; also from George Thornton to Samuel McPherson for the Royal George, Auck land, before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M and William A. Graham, J.P., Mr Beckham stating that applications for transfers of licences should always be made before a full bench of Justices of the Peace at the Petty Sessions.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

THE CALEDONIAN MINE.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day. The Caledonian pumps are fixed, and are now placing rods and have resumed work in No. 4 winze. There is no perceptible change. Golden Crown.—llo tons stone yielded SS ora. melted gold. They got a few nice specimens in the hanging waU leader to day.

Kuranci.—ll2 ozs. 8 dwts. of gold have been obtained from a crushing of only 160 tons during the fortnight. Waiomo.— The first lodgment of 12 ozs. has been made.

Old True Blub.— l o z. 17 dwts. of gold were obtained from a trial crushing. At the Police Court James Dick, remanded last week, suffering from delirium tremens, was brought up charged with obtaining money under false pretences by issuing a cheque on the Bank of New Zealand, where he had no funds. He was committed for trial.

The market is recovering. Caledonian, £14 10s ; buyers, £14 10s ; Bright Smile, £6 ; City of London, 16s ; Crown Prince (contributing), 28s Gd to 19s Cd ; Nonpareil, 7s ; Moanatairi, 45s ; Watchman—Buyers, 8s 6d; Golden Calf (double), buyers," 9s ; Bird-in-Hand—Buyers, 10s.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Fish Curing Company is successful; excellent samples are produced, and meet with good demand. The plant and operations is to be increased. The manager goes to Auckland for that purpose. The Southern Cross sailed at 8 a.m. The Opotiki returns are all for Dargaville. - The leading article in the Star of the 4th of November has created great excitement in Tauranga. It is exactly according to public opinion here. The police tyranny is becoming unbearable, and numerous in stances of officious interference are daily increasing.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Per A_glo-Australian Telegraph Company.)

WELLINGTON,

This day. The Opposition have defeated the Pro vincial Government on the Loan Appropria tion Bin. f or public works, and thrown out the Bill. There was a thin attendance of members, and the Bill was rejected by a majority of three. Both papers condemn the action of the Opposition as utterly factious, and say that if We^.ingfcon presents another Loan Bill to the Assembly its chance of pass ing will be small indeed.

The Provincial Executive this morning placed their resignation in the hands of the Superintendent. He refused to accept it. Mr. Pharazyn endeavoured to introduce a motion to the effect that the Council would favourably consider the Appropriation Act for £50,003. The discussion was cut short by the Superintendent proroguing the Council.

NAPIER.

This day. The Lsetitia sailedfor A- >land yetterday.

DUNEDIN,

This day. The man Briggs, who was assaulted with a spade by Kate McDonald, died in the hospital last night of injuries. It is not thought that it was maliciously done. The Diocesan Synod closed last nio-ht A meeting of the Masonic Hall Company last night resolved to wind up the company the directors having disposed of the hall. Merchants and mercantile men resolved last night to form a Fire and Marine Insu rance Company in Otago, with branches throughout the polony ; capital, one million, in one hundred thousand shares of ten pounds each, 50,000 to be issued immediately.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. The Governor holds a lev^e in the Pro vincial Council Chambers on Wednesday. • The Times publishes a circular from Auck land regarding the Fine Arts Exibition, the . inviting exhibits or donations to —Exhibition in December. sweeps drawn last night at Tattersall's 2_w a slight alteration in the value of horses W the Canterbury Cup. The value of ths

sweep is £11S 15s. Lurline, £42 ; Tam bourini, £2G ; Earl of Lynn, £18; Papapa, £14; Malvina, £14; Templeton, £14; Traitor, £12. For tho Derby Castaway, Revoke, Colt, and Defamer find highest figures.

CRICKET.

A trial match between the Interprovincial team and a sixteen got together by Mr V. E. Rice, was played at the ".Barracks to-day. The weather was beautifully fine, and the ground where the wickets were pitched, thanks to the efforts of a few of the players last night, wasfin>eryjdccent order. The'out fieldingwas very rough. The sixteen took the wickets first, and succumbed very quickly to the destructive bowling of Mr Buckland. Robinson trundled the ball from the other end and althougn not credited with many wickets very few runs were made from him. Three of the sixteen who had faithfully pro mised to play did not put in an appearance, and Mr Rice refused to fill up their places. The match from this cause was shorn of much of its interest. The whole of the team were out for thirty-two. The fielding of the eleven, considering the rough ground was good, Mr Clay for his catch at short slip was very neat. After lunch the eleven took the bat, King and Mumford inaugurating proceedings. Almost the first ball from Connell was cracked to i square leg by the former for six. At three o clock the score stood as under :— THE SIXTEEN. Whitaker b Buckland 4 Taylor b Buckland 4 Connell b Buckland 0 Baker b Buckland G Aitken b Robinson 0 Davies b Buckland 0 Swanson c Lankham, b Robinson ... 2 Garland b Robinson ... 3 Choyce c Alpe, b Kobinson 2 Alderton b Buckland 0 Mason c Yates, b Robinson 2 Thorne, not out 0 Caldwell c Clayforth, b Buckland ... 1 Eyes 9 33 THE ELEVEN. A. King b Swanson 12 J. Mumford, not out .. 3 R. J. Yates, not out ... ... ... 4

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST

Or, Home Jottings by our London

Correspondent,

London, September 5 THE ASHANTEE WAR.

England seems doomed to be for fever em broiled in some squabble connected with liar colonies, and at present the war office is getting some little employment and experi ence in preparing for the Ashantee expedi tion. The late attack of this warlike nation upon our forts, although gallantly and suc cessfuly repulsed, was only the first war note given out by King Coin Oalealli. Since that period latest advices from the gold coast inform us that the Ashantees are preparing vigorously for war, and that a rumour having reached them that the British contem plate offensive measures, they are making fresh levies, strengthening their positions, and making preparations to resist alladvances towards the interipr. The British forts are situated on the seaboard, and every one knows that in tropical countries the low lying lands next the sea, are invariably the most unhealthy. The dreadful nature of the Climate at Cape Coast Castle is so well known that I need not describe it, and it is believed that the awful mortality which prevails there amongst the European garrisons is largely aggravated by the lack of proper sanitary arrangements. Between the gar rison and the town of Coomassie, the capital of the Ashantee country, there lies a belt of dense forest, but inside of this the climate is said to be most healthy, the soil to be extremely fertile, and the land densely populated. The Ashantees are essentially a warlike nation, and number about 200,000 righting men as far as can be computed. This sounds rather alarming, but, although brave and well-drilled these warriors are armed with nothing better than seven and sixpenny " trade " muskets, and these will be of slight avail against modern breechloaders. Only one or two Europeans have had the good fortune to visit Coomassio, and there has been no instance of any person having done so of late years. TlKiie, how* ever, Avho have seen it describe it as a well built, clean, and orderly city, the inhabi tants as industrious, the King and grandees living in good style, and furniture and plate in abundance. Gold is supposed to exist in fabulous quantities in the interior, and natives are frequently seen in possession in large nuggets. The natural products of the land are of great value also. As may be im agined such powerful neighbours cannot be trifled with, and the Government have deter mined very properly to read the Ashantees a severe lesson. With this viewan expedition will leave England in about a week's time to act on the offensive, and capture the capital and dictate terms to the King. The ultimate idea is is of course the opening up of an in calculably valuable country for purposes of trade. I'm afraid the climate will scarcely permit of European labour, otherwise the "Ashantee Diggings" might shortly be an accomplished fact. There has been some discussion as to the best man to conduct an expedition of this kind, and many opinions leaned towards Colonel Gordon, better known as "Chinese" Gordon, whose suc cess in China in organising native troops you will remember. This specialty was of great moment, as the bulk of the work of the Gold Coast Expedition must be done by native troops, backed by an English reserve in case of necessity. At last, however, the choice has fallen on Sir Garnet Wolseley, who you recollect con ducted the Red River Expedition with so much success. There has been a perfect rush of volunteers of all kinds to serve in the Expedition, and I believe a careful and judicious selection has been made. Colonel M'Neill, who distinguished himself so much in New Zealand, and afterwards in the Red River Expedition, goes second in command, and the Assistant Military Secretary will be Captain Henry Brackenbury, R.A., a noted military writer. Captain M'Calmont (17th Hussars), is appointed aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief. Major Baker (18th R.,) Capt. Buller (60th R.,) and Capt. Huyshe (Rifle Brigade) have been appointed to the charge of the Adjutant-General and Quarter master General Departments. The two last named were "Red River" men, as was also Mr Irvine, who goes as controller. Be sides this staff some twenty officers have been selected to organise the native levies to be drawn from the tribes under the British protectorate. Amongst these are to be found such names as Lieutenant-Colonel Evelyn Wood, V.C.; Major Home, R.E.; Major Russell, 13th Hussars; and Lieutenant Maurice, R. A. The general and his staff depart without any troops at their heels. As soon as they arrive at Cape Coast Castle they will set to -work to muster their native levies. These will be drawn from the Fan tees, driven on the coast by the Ashantees. Of these there will be no difficulty in raising .12,000 or 15,000 men. The Hussars from the Lagos district will, however, furnish the

best levies, and will man the field artillery' consisting of a battery of tweh'e-pound howitzers, and will form the native engine^ company, under Major Home. Any quantity of the best class of arms and ammunition will be taken out to arm these levies. It is expected that these niggers, well armed and officered, will very soon show the Ashantees that they have made a serious mistake in attacking the British. A kind of reserve of two battalions of British troops has been told off, however, and will follow Sir Garnet so as to arrive at the Gold Coast at the time he is ready to march into the interior, and if required they will follow him without delay. The expedition will start for the interior about the first of the new year.

METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENTS. The fiat has gone forth, and Northumber land House is doomed. That old landmark is to be destroyed to make way for the con struction of a street from Trafalgar Square to the Thames Embankment, and the Duke of Northumberland is to have compensation to the tune of half-a-million of money, a fair sweetener for the loss of a mansion which was of no earthly use to him. The duke is also to remove and retain the fixtures, amongst which is "the lion" with the t:iil, so conspicuous and so well remembered of both Cockneys and country cousins as a relic —though not a very ancient one— of the past. _ One cannot but regret to see the de struction _of Northumberland House; but the building is certainly no object of beauty, and the new street is terribly wanted.

THE EVENTING- BTAU, SATURDAY, NOVEMBIBU 8, IOTB.



Coffee..— Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co. s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coff»e on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.— Advt.l



TyANTED, a Eurnished "Bedroom ,V * _. within five minutes' walk of Queen street — Apply RJ.p. Star otlice. TX7ANTED, a Smart Lad for an w ▼ oflice.—Apply to If. Home, Shortland see t XVT AN T ED, an active Girl as -~/,, Ge)ler»l Secant.—Apply to Mrs Haslett, Waterloo Quadrant. WA N T E D, Half-ton Carrots.— Bradley & Co , Durham street. \*7 AN TED, for the Newton Brick t~ and Tile Works, One or Two Good Hands °nnn tllU Mllkill S an(l Burning of thicks, at per TXT ANTED, Employment by an TV active, steady young man ; can drive, keep hboks, &c—Apply "Brown," Staii oflice. Y\7" ANTED, Purchasers for Grains - Txt at 4(1 I,or bushel.—Apply Seccombe & Son, Oreat Northern Brewery, Kyber i'ass. YXTANTED, a respectable Boy.— » " Apply Isidor Alexander, Queen street. WANTED, for James's Steam Fu7. ititiire Warehouse, Wellington 4 CABINET-MAKERS, 1 UPHOLSTERER. Constrnt employment to good hands.--Apply to the bteward of the s.s. Wellington, Onehunga. WANTED, a Body-maker and Wheelwright; also, an active Youth, as Ap prentice to the Blacksmitliinfj.—Apply to (lee and Fotter. WANTED, a good General Servant; also a Nurse Girl.—Apply Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, Sawmill Hands.—Apply Holdship and Co., Custom-house street. WANTED, by a Wirlowel with two children, a Working Housekeeper.-Apply S., STAROflin. WANTED in the country, by a well-educated respectable married Lady, with out family, two or three Children to Board and Educate. Terms moderate. Good references. —Amrlv S.B. Siak oflice. J * ' WANTED, Two Young- Active Men as Laborers. —Apply Ireland Bros. WANTED, for Dunedin, First » » class Dressmakers.—Apply on Monday, 10th inst., fromß.3Cam. to 10 a.m. to Mr A. R. llay, at Mr Henry Somerville's, Lower Albert street. YK7ANTED, two good Coat Makers ™ ▼ —Apply J. C. D. Bowdcn, Shortland- Crescent. WANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady accustomed to Dress-making ; thoroughly competent —Address A.N., Star oflice. WANTED, Purchasers for 3000 Heart of Kauri Railway Sleepers , slightly under Government size; suitable for first-class fencing.—Apply to Archard & Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a Dressmaker for Napier.— - Apply to Mr Robinson, at A. Clark and Sons'. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c , &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. ANTED, a Smith.—Apply at Cousins Atkins Carriage and Wheel Factor/. WANTED KNOWN, that A. DRUMMOND has Opened a Marine Store in Chancery Lane, and he is now open to purchase all kinds of Metal, Old Iron, Bags, Bones, Bottles, Cast off Clothing, and Canvas, old Rope, at his premisee, Chancery Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, -"hafts. Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., <_c., at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grooer, Parmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPRING CART HARNESS at Prices to meet this times. — 133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. L. FORSTER * SOW. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.-—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. W~ ANTED KNOWN.—ThTunder 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. 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.—Umbreßas Re-covered. NOTICE.~The Entrance -to the Catllo Show is by tho J»on (Hte at the Toll-bar,



REQUISITION. TO G. M. REED, Esq. Q^T?, —We the undersigned Electors *-J of the Distiict of Takapunabeg to request that you will allow yourself to be placed in Nomination as a Candidate for the Provincial Council in the ensuing election ; and we pledge ourselves, in case of a contest, to use all our influence to secure your return. We are, Sir, Faithfully yours, H. Niccol James Harris James Holmes Thomas Bond Wm Buchanan Q X "\y Brassey W. C. AVilson A. Goldie R. Sommerville W. L. Rees W. S. Cochrane "W. Daldeish John Hay H . M. Jen-is M. Niccol ii Worthington 1-red. J. bomerfleld Edward Wells James McEwen Richard Dunne A- Gavin Charles Bailey John Wyles Titos. Poynton Alex. A'ison, jun. P. Nolan John Patterson Geo. Banks A. Mackay p. Hall William Duder Andrew Beveridge John Leek George Fraser Alex. Alison Thomas Craie- Edward Wood George S. Graham. To Messrs. H. NICCOL, JAMES HOLMES, AY. BUCHANAN, VV. C. WILSON, and other Electors signing the Requisition. fIENTLEMEN.-I have much VJ pleasure in accepting your invitation to become a Candidate for the representation of "Takapuna" Electoral Distiict in the Provincial Council, and if elect-d 1 shall to the utmost of my ability endeavor to faithfully serve the interests of the district and promote the welfare of the province. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, G. M. REED. VICTORIA AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents, are now prepared to accep t on behalf of the Company Risks upon every descrip tion of Properly and Merchandise throughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vos;els and Cargo to and from aU parts of the world. Losses in Marine Department can be mi'dc payable either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are in 2.0, Queen-street. HENDERSON &: MACFARLANE, .Agents. • L_-k XpOR POVEBTT BAT. 'IsgkjfiSxS. Tlie Schooner frnMßiM Rover. WW leave for above on WEDNESDAY NEXT, 12th inst. For freight or parage apply to M. NICCOL, A'tenti, Custonihouse-itreet. >1 Jp O R SALE, IJm The Yacht RIPPLE, 8 tons. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ... rpHE S.S. ROWbNA, ;^l_-J><&;. ■*■ Captain A MoGnuciOH, leaves ?M&B\ BVss>- here ;it 4 °'<;1o<:k p.m. on MONDAY MMl^««_r NKXT> for B.iv of islends, Wanga- roa, and Mongo'nui, calling at Ohoie this trip only. No Cargo taken on board .-titer 2 p.m. on Monday, CRU3CKSHANK & CO., Agent?. NOTICE —Any one taking in rnsi take a Black Lace Shawl from the the Odd fellows' flail, Lo-..ic-street, on Tuesday night, the 4th Novmber, will much obl'ge by reluming it to Mrs Mart'i, top of Hobson-street. TO VA INTERS. —Wanted, two Good Brush Hands. —C. Leßoche, Kyber Pass. TO BUILDERS & JOINERS. TENDERS are invited until 4 p.m. of THURSDAY, 13th November, for the con struction of Seats to the new Free Methodist Church. Specification may be seen and Tenders left with Mr James Coupland, 20S, Queen-street. TENDERS will he received in |this office ritil 12th instant for the Erect'on of Platforms and P.'at.fo-m Fencing at per hundred feet BM, to be erect d i>n> where between Auck'and and Onehunga inclusive. J. BROGDEN & SON. November S, 1873. TO LET, in the Alten Road, a House of Six Rooms ; nice view.—Apply to Mr Prime, Exchange. TO LET, a Corner Shop in Queen street. Fit for any Business ,- rent 36s per week. —Apply to Mr Leers, Queen street. GO9D TEMPLARY. STAR OF NEWTON LODGE. MEMBERS of the ahove Lodge are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of Sister Penk's Husband, which will leave his late residence back of Stir Hotel, Newton, at 3 p.m. To-moivow (Sunday). JOSEPH WARREN, W.C.T. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. CoUier & Co. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, NOV. 8, Last Night but One or tub Season. ARRAH-NA-POGUE! Concluding with the Burlesque of ALADDIN. Immense Bill for Monday !—Prlnce of "Wales' Birthday. ri I T T HALL. WILL SHORTLY CLOSE THE GREAT MAMMOTH ROYAL EXHIBITION OF NATURAL CURIOSITIES, MECHANICAL AND SCIENTIFIC WONDERS, AND WORKS OF ART. PRINCE OP WALES' BIRTHDAY. Special Notice ! The Exhibition will be Open on the above occasion from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. ADMISSION: TWO SHILLINGS; Juveniles, Half-price. N.B.—Parties residing in the country are respect fully informed that owing to the magnitude of this Exhibition it can only visit the principal towns. W.GOURLAY Proprietor, M. CORBET Acting Manager. »T, M, WW .. ~ ~ Musical »irecter.



CHRISTIANS* MEETING HOUSE. Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning, at 11 o'clock, to attend to "The Apostles' Doctrine, the I Fellowship, Breaking of the Broad, and Prayer." Evening, at half-past (i o'clock, to preach the " Gospel of the Grace of God." TTNITED METHODIST EEEE iJ CHURCH.—Sunday Services at tho Pitt-street Chapel. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects : Morning—Posthumous Immortality. Even ing—Lights and Shadows of the Christian Life. pHORAL HALL.—Sunday Services \-J at 11a.m. and 0.30 p.m., November 9. Morn ing—The Thrones that James and John Wanted. Evening-(To Young Men especially), on the Course and End of Judas Iscariot, the Money-getter. .____ ALBERT-STREET SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. THE Anniversary of the above Schools will be celebrated TO-MORROW (Sun day), "November 0. Theßev. Alvx Bbiu will preach in the morning ; the Rev. J. ROTiBItTSON in the even ing. In the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, a Service for the Cb'V-en will be held, to which parents and friends are invited. On TUESDAY, 11th instant, there v..'1! be a TEA. MEETING at 0.30, and afterwards a Public Meeting, J. C. Firth, Esq., in the chair. Several friends will be prerent to give addresses. Tickets for the Tea, is 0d each ; may be had of any of the Teachers, and at the doors NE VVTONH A IAJ. — I)i vine lervice is held in Newton Hell every Lord's Day morning at It o'clock, and in the evening at G. 30. Mr T. Smith will preach in the evening. AUCKLAND MARK ET. BENTON'S SATURDAY'S MABTCET PRICE LIST. THE following quotations are for first-class Goods only :—Best Potted But'.er, 7d per lb ; Fresh Putter, Sd per lb ; Cheese, Gkl per Hi ; Pure Lard, Sd per lb; Prime Auckland Bacon, in large or small quantities, (id per lb; Hams, 7(1 per lb ; Canterbury Bacon, in laree or small quantities, Od per lb : Canterbury Hams 0d per lb ; Superior Dairy Fed Pork, pickled, 4.1 d per lb ; Pigs Jawls, 3d Hi ; Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth, 7d per lb ; Superfine Silk-dressed Flour, 501b for 7s, 71b for ls ; Bath Chops, 4£d; Brown Sugar, -Id per lb ; Bright Yellow Sugar, ■1M per lb ; Crushed Lump Sugar, GAd per lb ; Good Family Tea, 2s per lb ; Superior Pekoe Flavoured Tea, black or mixed. 2s Gd per IS; Prime Coffee, ls3d per lb; New Jams, 7d per tin ; Tomato Sauce, large size, Od per bottle ; Captain White's Oriental Pickles, ls 3d per bottle; French Plums, 2-lb jars, 2s Od each; a very supcr'or sample ; Muscatel Raisins, new, ls per lb ; Whybrow's Is ew Pickles, per Od bottle ; Light Blue, Sd per lb ; Dutch Anchovies.ls per glass barrel'; Biistol's Sarsaparilla, 4s 3d per bottle.—Kenton, l.wlsion Merchant, 55, Auckland Market ; first cover from Queen-street entrance. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. TH E Eirst Exhibition for the present season wiT be held in McNeill's Paddock, Newmarket, adjoining the Agricultural Er'iibition, on WEDNESDAY, November 12, when pr*TC3 will be awarded for PLANTS IN POTS, WINDOW PLANTS, FERNS, ROSES, CUT FLO WEES. NATIVE MEDICINAL PLANTS, FRUITS, AND CULINARY VEGETABLES, &c, &c, &c. A specious Marquee will be erected for the occasion. Entrance from the Kyber Pass Boad and New market. A Band will be in attendance. Refreshments can be obtMr>od on the ground. The Exhibition will open at 1 p.m. ADMTSSTON —ONE SHILLING. T. KIRK, Honoiary Secretary. A LL Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, Hatters, Ac., hereafter CLOSE at 0 p.m. (Saturdays excepted). B. CROCKER, VICTORIA STREET (NEAR 110 BS O N STE E E T), BOOTMAKER, IN returning thanks for the very liberal support accorded him in the past, begs to say that he is still prepared to supply a really superior article in any style of finish at a veiy reasonable price. November 7, 1573. A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital £50,000, in 5,000 shaees of £10 each ; £4 Paid on 3,213 Shares, leaving 1.757 Unallott-d Shares now held by the Company. Directors. WilMam C. Daldy, Chairman John S. Macfarlane T. Morrin T. Russell J. Y. Stevenson At a Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company, keld on Monday, November 3, it was unanimously resolved, —That the Directors be instructed to offer the unallotted shares to the public at a premium of Ten Shillings per Share, or £4 10s, to enable the Directors to purchase two or three steamers suitable for the Coasting and Island Trade of this port. In accordance with the above resolution, applica tions for shares will be received until noon, Novem ber 17, at the office of the Company, £1 to be paid on application, £1 on allotment, and the balance, £210s, on the Ist April, 1874. Intending applicants may obtain the Balance-sheet up to 31st October, and every information respecting the present position and pro spects of the Company from the Manager. The Directors of the Auckland Steam Packet Com pany have, with inferior and unsuitable boats, smaU capital, and bad tinifs at our mines, been successful; and could have previously paid dividends, but con sidered it more prudent to use the profits for exten sion of business. They have now paid a dividend of 5 per cent, for the half-year ending October 31st, 1873, and with every prospect of continuing to do so. Having sold the Comerang and Eoyal Alfred the Directors desire to extend the Company's operations with better and more suitable boats, and invite the public to enable them to carry out this object by subscribing about LB.OOO more Capital by talcing up the unallotted Shares. After payment of dividends, and interest on over draft, and writing off a large sum for depreciation, nett profits in 18 months, since the Company was started, are L 5,864 6s Gd &-r45.G per cent, on the paid up Capital, and 50.6 per cent, for the same period with out including the dividend. There are several aspects of this Company to which the Directois invite attention. Ist. It will pay good interest for capital invested, as shewn above. 2nd. Good steam communication will largely benefit the commerce and trade of the province. 3rd. If the public of Auckland do not enter on this enterprise with spirit and determination the Island trade and Interprovincial trade must fall into the hands of a more enterprising people. 4th. Are the Auckland people not as capable of carrying on steam enterprise as those of the other provinces ? By order of the Directors, WILLIAM LODDER, Manager Auckland Steam Packet Auckland



TfjXTRAOI-DINARY CHEAP LINE OF NjErw dres^s mat e]rh3[a;l.s. TO BE CLEARED THIS WEEK, 2,000 jjYARDSfcfNEW, JDRESSIMATERIALS.gj 4}d per yard. 11. ATKINS Willjoffer This Week a Remarkably Cheap Line of SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, at 4^l per yard. Good Patternsand Fair Quality, suitable for Children and Young Ladies' Dresses, equal in appearance to Goods sold at three times the price. H. ATKINS Has Opened an Immense Stock of NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, PLAIN LUSTRES, MUSLINS, GRENADINES, BLACK SILKS, PRINTS, Ere, In all Styles and Fabrics, in all Qualities and Prices, suitable for t present and coming H. A. will show this season THE LARGEST STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS IN AUCKLAND, AND DECIDEDLY THE CHEAPEST. UPWARDS OF 25,000 YARDS DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy, Figured, and Piain Goods, Prints, Muslins, &c., &c, to select from. UPWARDS OF 500 PIECES NEW PATTERN PRINTS (Very Choice Goods) to select from. UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS BLACK SILKS In Glace, Gros Grain, Cashmere, and other makes. Positively better value than 11. A. has ever had in Stock. A Really Good Silk at 3s Cd : a Superior Silk at 4s 11 d per yard. LADIES' BLACK SILK JACKETS, A Nice Assortment of New Goods. Also, a Stock of f-ILK JACKETS (last year's), 30 per cent, reduction. A LARGE LOT OF BLACK LACE SHAWLS, Bought Cheap, and to be Sold at a Discount. A Good Silk Lace Shawl, 10s Cd to 245.. A SHIPMENT OF MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of Finlay's Twilled and Plain Sheetings, Toilet Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, &C, of the same makes and qualities as always kept in stock. FINLAY'S SHEETINGS (ALL WIDTHS), At a Reduced Price. TOILET QUILTS (LARGE SIZE), Best iv Auckland, 19s Od. In Reserve Stock, 30 to 40 PIECES FINLAY'S TWILLED SHEETINGS, To be Sold at Wholesale Prices by the Piece, Also, in Reserve Stock, A LARCE QUANTITY OP TOILET QUILTS, To be Sold at Wholesale Price by the Quantity. A SPLENDID STOCK OF LONG CURTAINS, Good Quality Long Curtains, 7s lid per pair. Just Opened, UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS SUMMER TWEEDS. GOOD TWEED FOR BOYS WEAR, 2s lid to 3s lid per yard. SUPERI R TWEEDS, 4s Cd to 4s lid. NEW GOODS IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT In Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, <_c.,|&c LARGE STOCK OF OUTFITTING In Shirts, Hosiery, Collars, &c. BOYS COLLARS (WEST END & DUX), 6d per dozen, best quality. NOTE.—In every department New Goods, and the prices of every article fair and reason able. EL ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeyman.



aTRAWR E R R I E S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORTH shore, on beach road, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to tho Public for the liberal support he lias hitherto received, begs to inform them lie has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-cla«s FRUIT. Having a large dairy, lis is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A iirst-eliss Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. BOILING BEEF AND MUTTON of primest quality. Meat, 2d and .'ld per lb. ; Boiling Pork, 4d ; Roast 1 'ork, 5d ; Lamb, from 2s l!d per quarter.— A. Dorn- WELL, FOR SALE.—AII kinds of Fancy Birds, (.'ages of every description made to order.—E. Robinson, opposite Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street. TO LET, a House of Ten Rooms, situated top of (iroy- street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. npO LET, the House in Pitt-street, -a at present occupied by Mr Upton.—Apply to Upton and Co. TO THE EMPLOYERS WHO NOW CLOSE AT SIX O'CLOCK. Til E Early Closing Association trust that no respectable house will be induced to return to tho late hours on account of the conduct of Mesrs. Pearse and Levy, as every effort will be made to bring Public Opinion to bear upon the question. A Public Meeting is about lo be called by the Working Mm to pass resolutions expressing sympathy with the Association, and drcla.ing their intention to withhold their suppoit from s-hops that keep open after six A house to house c-invr.ss will also be made by Members of the Association to solicit the co operation of the Ladies. Thanking you for the support aV-eady accorded, and trusting for a continuance of the same, we pledge our selves to use every legitimate means to secure tho desired object. I beg to remain. Your obedient servant, WM. J. HAVES, Hon. Sec. HHHE BANKS will CLOSE on on WEDNESDAY, l.th inst., in honor of the Prince of Wales' Birthday. NOTICE.— If the party who left a Bundle of Clothes with Mrs Joseph Clarke, Edwardes-street, does not call for the same, they will be disposed of to pay expenses incurred on them. MRS JOSEPH CLARKE, TO AMATEURS & OTHERS.— The Prince of Wales Theatre can be let for Amateur Entertainments, &c., after Monday next — Apply to Colli eh & Co. TO LET, a desirable Family Resi dence, newly painted, &c, containing eight looms, in Karangahape Road, Newton.—Apply' to Cartwright <_ Son, 20, Shortlind street. TO LET, an Eight-roomed House ; water laid on, with range, copper, garden, &c. —J. Cater, corner of Cook and Hobson streets. TO CARPENTERS. TENDERS are invited up to four o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 11th inst., for Repair ing Store in Queen street, for C. Greenway, Esq. Specification and particulars, Queen street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. AUCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. A SPECIAL Meeting of the Com- CJV. mittee will be held on SATURDAY EVEN ING, Nov. S, in the V.M.C. A. Rooms, at 7.30 p.m. J. W. CARR, Hon. Secretary. NOTICE. FH. HAMMOND, Butcher, • ShortUnd-street, begs to thank liisf riends and the public ior their past favours, and to inform them that he has disposed of his business to Messrs. Hellaby Brothers, and he hopes that the same patronage hitherto accorded him will be given to his successoig —November S, 1573. PALCUTTA SWEEP at the W OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, to come off MONDAY EVENING next, on the Melbourne Cup. Every man draws a horse. BOOTS! BOOTS! PLEA RING OUT SLAUGHTERING PRICES ! LAST FORTNIGHT. On account of the bad state of the weather for the last month we are determined to give the working class a chance by a Extending our Sale for One Fortnight Only s. d Men's Best Watertights (own make), reduced to 12 0 Men's Best Bluchers, ditto ditto.. .. .. 8 1 Men's Best Balmorals, ditto 12 C Ladies' White Boots .. .. ~ „. 4 0 Ladies' Kid Boots, from _ 6 Children's Leather Boots 0 i) All other Boots equally Reduced. Be ik Time and Secure Your Bargains ! NO PUFF NO PUFF ! itSTNote the Address— GARRETT EROS., DUBLIN HOUSE, Waketield STREET, AUCKLAND. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND RESL DENCE, REMUERA. WITHOUT RESERVE. . THE Suhscribers have received in structions from Mr Robert Paul to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, the 17th inst at 12 o'clock, " "' His Valuable Suburban Freehold Property, situated at Reniuera, close to the residence of D. B. Cruickshank, Esq.—comprising 6 acres and 2 perches of rich soil, substantially fenced and subdivided into paddocks, on which are erected a comfortable Dwelling-house, containg seven rooms, dairy, pantry, &c, _c , stable, cow-shed fowl-house, barn, &c. The Ground is thorouughly drained, and laid down in good pasture, kitchen, and flower gardens. The view of North Shore and Harbour cannot be surpassed in the neighborhood. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, ; Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13. PACIFIC HOTEL, COROMANDEL. nPHE Subscribers have received in JL structions from the Proprietor to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursdaj, 13th inst., at PACIFIC HOTEL, Coromandel, containing Four Parlors. Dining-room, Bar, Commercial Room, Nine Bedrooms, and Large Ball-room, with the two Allotments, on which it is erected, held under lease (having about 20 years unexpired ). SAMUEL CQCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers.