maker, to make^Superintendenta and mem bers just as he and his satellites liked, tut he had he.cv. disappointed ar:d felt sore. If elected he would act ns he always had done for the benefit of his constituents bik! the province. He approved" of the Education Act and belie red genera tions yet unborn would, live to bless it, but it might perhaps be amended. He ;;vould, if elected, give a fair support to Mr "William son. If elected and a majority of electors did not approve of his conduct he. would resign when called upon, or even if a respect able minority asked him.

A show of hands wns called for, and de clared in favour1 of Mr Kerr. A poll was then demanded by Mr Eeyburn which will be taken on Monday next.

PIGEON MESSAGE.

Wf have received the following message per pigeon from Riverhead to-day : Monday was a very rough day. The Eclipse started for .Auckland, and was obliged to return, and this morning left a few minutes to nine o'clock, disappointing so me passengers, two of whom rode round to Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM THE WAIKATO.

THE NOMINATION

NEWCASTLE.

This day. The nomination of candidates for the Waipa is just over. Four were nominated —Messrs Henry Byron, John Knox, T. H. Mabin, Hungerford, and Roche.

The show of hands was—Byron, 22; Knox, 6: Mabin, 13; Roche 2.

Mr Knox demanded a poll, which takes place on tho 22nd.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

THE SPECIMEN-STEALING CASE.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day. The specimen-stealing cases are on for hearing before the Justices to-day. The first case was that of John Hawkins, charged with stealing £75 worth of specimens belong ing to the Dauntless and Sink-to-Puse Com pany. Catherine Gleeson, a woman who lived with the accused as his wife, deposed to find ing a bag of specimens in March la3t in a manure heap, and afterwards some specimens under tho verandah, both of which she brought into tho bedroom. He threatened to cut her throat for touching them. He took tho specimens afterwards and went to Golden Hilltoget some mullock, which he put into a bag with the specimens. He put the specimens into a kit and weighed them, and mixed them with mullock. Next morning she noticed the stuff gone. On the morning of the election she turned round upon accused on account of ill-treatment. Prisoner knocked feer down at Parawai when she had not spoken to him. The quarrel was about another woman. When she came home she communicated with the police. She wanted to bring him to justice after he struck her.

Charles Btinter, carter, deposed having carted a bag to Eaithby and Muir's for prisoner.

William Hope Muir produced a register hav ing crushed stuff for Hawkins, said to come from the Pride of Somerset claim, of which he represented himself owner. The stuff weighed 126 lbs. and produced 70 ozs. of amalgam, when molted yielding 30 oza. C dwts. of gold. Ho purchased- it for £77. The case is now proceeding.

The Alburnia trials yielded 36 oz. lSdwts. The Bondigo Independent has obtained G ounces.

The Hazelbank tribute crushed six tons for ti yield of 17 ozs. 13 dwts. 12 grains. The Crown Princo has started driving on No. 3 reef, which shows gold.

COROMANDEL. RESULT OF THE POLL.—MR. CADMAN ELECTED.

This day. The election in going in favour of Mr Cadman.

The Challenger is expected from the Thames with forty men for McLcod. Chaiies Stevenson, forpersonating William Kelly, has just been given into custody by one of Mr Cadman's check clerks. The poll closed, Cadman, IGO ; McLeod, 107.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

THE AUCKLAND CRICKETERS IN

THE SOUTH

(From ouv Special Correspondent.)

I CHRISTOHUItCH. This day, 1 p.m. There is a splendid change in the weather. Tho day is clear, with gentle breezes. South plays instead of Moore, for Canter bury, and Dixon and King do not play on on our sido. The ground is in fine order. Canterbury won the toss, and sent Auck land to the wickets.

Play began at a quarter to twelve with Mumford and Dufaur batting to Fuller and Dickenson's bowling. There wero few spectators? at the start. The Governor is expected on tho ground at three o'clock.

At one o'clock three wickets were down for seventeen runs. 2.30 p.m. All the Auckland men are out for a score of ninety. The team batted well all round. Alpe scored 17; Robinson, 14; Cotton not out, 14 • Swete, 10 ; Buckland, 10. Tho fielding of tho Canterbury men was very line. Tho attendance is more numerous.

(Erom our own Correspondent.)

NAPIER.

This day. A prospectus has been issued to-day by Carlile and Co., of the Rmo&e's Say Herald, for a newspaper to be published shortly in Poverty Bay antagonistic to the Standard, to be called the Poverty Bay Herald. The object of the promoters is presumed to be on behalf of Messrs Orniond and McLean, to work up a feeling against the Auckland Provincial Government, and to obtain tho annexatiorilio' Poverty Bay to Hawke's Bay.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

LYTTELTON.

, This day. -h rhe case against the captain of the Pun \~>7~ ?as r°3Ume<l to-day. Mr Cowlishaw ~ -"-Q£b in the strongest terms against the - v^ve^ ° Magistrate and others sitting, they °o^^ Immigration Commissioners. A long argument ensued, aud the justices roso and

!?!—_-_j_*_jjjj|jjgjggg»^^ quitted the Bench, leaving the R.M. alone. Further arguments ensued, and ultimately the Magistrate agreed to adjourn the case to Chrigtchurcb. After the adjournment tho Bench recorded eonvictioua in two cases, £5 each. Witnesses costs were allowed, but not professional costs. Notice of appeal was given.

NAPIER.

This day. *■ The prospectus of a new journal, to be published in Gisbome, lias been issued. It comes out on the first of January, will be entitled the Pororii/ Hay Herald, and is to be bi-weekly, the same size as the Mawke's -Bai/ Herald.

WELLINGTON.

This clay. Arrived—Schooner Cambria, from Aucb land.

DUNEDIN.

This day. A town hall is to be erected at Lawrence. The Times to-day has a leader on tho number of accidents by machinery in New Zealand compared with England in pro portion, and suggests that a bill should be brought into Parliament regulating the employment of work-people at places where machinery is used. Last week four persons were admitted into the hospital through accidents, and two died. Wool has begun to arrive at the Bluff for shipment.

SALE OF CANTERBURY RACING STOCK.

LURLINE SOLD FOR 750 GUINEAS

CALUMNY 550 GUINEAS,

CHRISTCHURCH

This day. Mr Nosworthy's sale of racing stock took place to-day. Tbe Governor, Captain Fer gusson, and the Superintendent wore present. The principal sales were Lurline (winner of the Canterbury Cup of 1572 and ' 1873), bought by Mr H. Redwood, of Nelson, for 750 guineas ; Calumny, purchased by Mr R, Ray, of Canterbury, for 550 guineas ; De famer, by Mr L. Waller, of Canterbury, for 170 guineas ; Hatred, by Mr E. Ray, for 300 guineas; and Malice, by Mr 11. M. Campbell, of Canterbury, for 220 guineas. The total sum realised was about £3000.

WESPORT.

This day. The Comerang is in the river from Ngaka whai with 100 tons of coal. She will return to Ngakawhia to-morrow, weather permitt ing, thence to Nelson.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held at the offices this afternoon. Present : Messrs W. C. Daldy (chairman), Philips, Isaacs, Williams, Yon der Heyde, Stevenson, Eaton, Fraser, Casey, and Niccol. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were confirmed.

LETTERS

A letter was read from the Chief Harbour master complaining of obstructions to Vic toria wharf, which was referred to the Wharf Committee.

A sum of £42 was voted for sails for the pilot boat.

In answer lv a request From Moasra 11. Niccol and C. Bailey it was resolved to re fer to the Endowment Committee the ques tion of leasing the point North Shoro. The Tariff Committees report was read, recommending a tramway on the Victoria wharf, and other alterations to the wharves North [Shore. It was agreed to lay tho tramway. NEW T. Captain Casey moved, and Mr Niccol seconded, " That the Harbour Engineer be instructed to make an estimate of a new T, say 120 feet long by 35 feet wide, to bo built on the east side of Queen-street wharf, say 95 south of the Queen's warehouse, with a spare crane to be erected thoreon."

It was finally resolved that the matter be referred to the Works Committee to roport thereon at the next meeting of the Board. This was all the business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING.

REPORT. Business done this day:— Bank of New Zealand, £10 10. National Bank, 495, 59s ; buyers, 495. South British Insurance—Buyers, 45s ; sellers, 475. Auckland Gas—Sellers, £10 ss. Caledonian, £14 ; buyers, £13 10s i sellers, £14 ss.

Crown Prince—Sellers, 17s Gd. Bright Smile, £6 sa, £6 7s Gd; buyers, £6 ss. ; sellers, £G 12a 6d. National Insurance, 225, buyers, 21s. sellers, 22s Gd. Pride of Tokatoa—Buyers, 455. Red Qnoen —Buyers, 2s. Una—Sellers, 7s. Watchman—Sellers, 9s. Exchange—Sellers, 15s. City of London—Sellers, 275.

THE EVENING STAU, TUESDAY, NOYEMBBU 18 1873.



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'a Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co.s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—Advt.] WANTED, Tenders to Supply a Supper for the Licensed Victuallers' Ball, to bo held at the Choral Hall on Thursday, 27th instant. Particulars to bo had on application at Sceats' British Hotel Tenders to be sent in on Thursday, 20th inst. ; lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A Meeting of tho Ball Committee will be held at the British Hotel at 1 p.m. on Thursday next, for the pur pose of considering Tenders. D. PAGE, President. WANTED, seven Female Servants for town and country; three Nurse Girls ; four Boys able to milk ; Female Houpekeeper ; three Single Farm Servants able to milk and plough.— Hannaford's Registry, High street. WANTED KNOWN that Fly cagos and all kinds of Fancy Paperwork' is made by Mrs La.uha.nok, Elliot street. Orders promptly attended to. TO PRINTERS. WASTED, a Good Jobbing Hand for tho Telagraph, Napier ; constant em ployment.—Apply to E. IT. Grigg, Manager of the Telegraph. WANTED, a Wood-turning Lathe. Apply two doors below the Globe Hotel. Wakefield-street. WANTED, a little G-irl to mind a baby and make herself generally useful.— —Apply to Mrs Montague. WAITED, a Young Girl about 14 .years old, to nurse a child.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED to Buy a Good Second hand Weighing Machine.—Apply ut onco'to Jas. "Watson, corner of Durham and Chapel street.



"V^T ANTED, a Mnn to work at the At L Circular-sf.w Bench.-Apply to Cousins and TO'ANTED, a Messenger Boy for " - this office.—Apply to the Publisher. ""OCT" AJfTEB, n respectable General ." , . Sen-ant for the "Waikato.—Apply on Tues day, between the hours o! eleven ana three, at 71, Cook street. "VXfABTED, a Cooic for steamer ™ ™ Southern Cross.- Apply at once on board. "TO"ANTED, a respectable Young * Man us Shopman.—Enquire of Mr William son, Tobacconist, Queen street. •TOT ANTED, a respectable Lad. tt\ , , References required.-Apply United Service Hotel immediately, ~ ~ g33&_ \%T ANTED, Apprentices and Im -7 ™ pvovora to the Dressmaking.—Apply innno cuately to Mr Baxter, Grocer, Newton. WANTED immediately, two Men to represent Parnell in the Provincial Council.—Application to he made to the Electors in the Parnell Hall. TENANTED, two Carpenters.— » V —Apply Devonport Store, North Shore. WANTED, a Boy about 14 years old to work in a.garden. — Apply at R. B. Symons's, Victoria sheet, at 10 a.m. on Monday. WANTED to Purchase, the Free hold or Lease of a Store ; Waikato preferred. Apply at the office of this paper. TK7AHTED, Purchasers for Grains » ? at 4d per bushel.—Ap]>ly Seccombo & Son, Great Northern Brewery, K.yber Pass. WANTED to Sell, two new Four rooined detached Cottages off "Dppcr Queon-street, on two 40ft. Allotments. Price Li (JO and LISO : best title in the city, -Enquire of Mr Lamb Coal and Firewood"Yard, corner of Edwardes-street, TO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. \XT ANT E D immediately, Four * Good Hands : wages, 0s per day for plain work. Also, Two First-class Caulkers. Apply to IT. NICCOL & PON, North Shore. TXT ANTED, two pood Coat Makers. ' —Apply J. 0. D. Bowden, Shortland- Crescent. TIJ" AN TED, Purchasers for 3000 »» Heart of Kauri Railway Sleepers, slightly under Government size ; suitable for first-class funcinpr.—Apply to Archavd & Drown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goi.djf. is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, Pbaft.s, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac., &c, at thu lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to knew that the undersigned aro now supplying their strong durable SPItING CAET HARNESS at Prices to mt__ tdk times. -133, Queen-slreet, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne L. FOESTEK, & SON. WANTED KNOWN, that J. at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, Ms per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, llails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low ratos.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN that J. Thoms on has taken those premiscslately occupied by Mr Webbo, Painter, corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. All orders in the House-paint ing lino will be punctually attended to. N.B. — Writing and Graining to tho trade. WANTED KNOWN, that A. DRUMMOND has Opened a Marine Storo in Chancery Lano, and ho is now open to purchaso all kinds of Metal, Old Tron, Rags, Bones, Bottles, Cast off Clothing, and Canvas, old Rope, at his promisee, Chancery Lane. ANTED KNOWN—Highest Prico given for all Old Metals. On Salo (cheap), Ploughs ; 0, 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Bluo Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that « V JOHN WILLIAMS (lato of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to Wyndham street (nearly opposite tho Evening Star office). N. B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. FOE, SALE. FOR Salo, a Yacht, 7 tons; price £10 In first-class condition, and complete and ready for sea. —Apply for particulars at Star office. T BATHEE FOR SALE. s. d. A Choice Samp'e of Southern Kip .. .. 2 2 English Kip, from 2 G GRINDERY. Heel Tips 8s Cd and 10 C Toe and Heel Sprigs 0 4 Screws, per great gross .. .. .. .. 10 6 Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts Hairs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals 3 0 Men's Water Lights.. • 5 0 Women's Kid Job 2 0 J. ROUT, High-street. ON SALE, Pure Brarnha Eggs.— Close Bros., Queon street. T OST on Sunday morning, from a -*-~l Paddock at Newton, a dark Bay Horse with white face and off hind foot white.—The finder will be rewarded by retnrning it to Mr George Boyd'a Newton Pottery. Any person detaining tho horse after this notice will be prosecuted.—Nevembor 10. FOUND, a Purse, containing a sum of Money. -The owner can have the same by giving description and paying expenses on applying to the Star office. HP HERE is a Letter for Miss R. -«- Taylok, from Oxford, at this oflice. HPO LET or SELL (owing to re -*- moval to our new premises), the SI-op at present occupied by Messrs Blair & Lambert, Grocers, corner of Victoria and Queen streets, Auckland.—Apply as abo TO LET, a Dwelling-house in the most healthy and cheerful part of Queen street. Rent moderate.—Apply to Mr F. Farley, Grocer, Auckland. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP \ No. 3920, 1.0.0. F. M.U. A.D. I A SPECIAL Meeting will be held ' in the Lodge-room, Lome-street, on TUES DAY EVENING, 18th instant, at oight o'clock p.m. : Business important. By order of the N.G. i E. BROPHY, P. S, i



T H A N X S I npHE "Widow and Children of JOHN . , P^AWFORD, whr) (liofl s , J(Wl:nls on the 20th oi last month by bursting a blood vessel, return heartfelt thanks to those benevolent friends who so generously rendered pecuniary assistance when aid was roost needed, and pray that such kindness will be more than repaid by the Groat Father of all mankind. pE S HTDAB PE 8. JUST ARRIVED, And for Sale by E. PER X I NS, OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, 2:> cases three Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy lor Sale by case, 00s ; or Ss Gd .single bottle. LIQOURS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BOTTLED FOR, THE HOLIDAY. FOUND. HP HE Gentleman who left his Bilk -H- _ Umbrella in the Ponsonby 'Bus on Saturday Evening last can liavo same by calling at Star oflice. HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHO LIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. npi-XB usual Fortnightly Meeting of iL the Auckland Branch, No. SI, of tho above Society will bo hold at St. Patrick's Hall, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, November 39th, 1873, at half-past seven o'clock. A. JACK, Secretary. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH BAZAAR, THE Committee having decided to hold their Bazaar on the 27th, 28th, and 20th instant, in Markot-houso, in soliciting Subscriptions on behalf of the above, respectfully request that con tributions in money or articles of any kind be forwarded as early us possible to the undermentioned ladies :— Mrs Turner Mrs Parker Mrs Coupland Mrs Graham Mrs Major Mrs Warren Mrs Tiigg ' Mrs Hemus Mrs Watorhouso To our Country Friends—Eggs, Butter, B.icod, Cheese, Fowls, Vegetable!-', Strawberries, Plants, and all kinds of Produce will be thankfully received at Mr < "upland's Store, Queen-street. N OTIC E. IF Thomas Wright, late of Coro mandel, docs not call at J. Russell's Boarding Establishment, Coburg street, land take away his box and contents, tho sains will bo sold in fourteen days from this date to pay board and expenses. AUCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. OPENING FESTIVAL of the New Temperance Hall (late Congregational Chapel), Albert street, will be held on TUESDAY EVENING next, 25th inst., A. Cla.uk, Esq., in the Chair. J. W. CARR, Secretary. MEC I f ANICS' INSTITUTE. FINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. rpHE Committee of the Mechanics' JL • Institute having no power to appropriate its Funds fur the purpose of tho approaching Exhibition, appeal to tho public to aid them by subscriptions. The following have been received : — & s. d. Auckland Harbour Board 10 10 0 T, Morrin.. .. .. .. .. ~ ,0 5 0 J.L.(J 2 2 0 J. C. Firth 5 5 0 L. I). N. and Co 2 2 0 J.Webster, Holdanga 2 2 0 .). C. Luckie 110 W. Lee, 51. D 110 Walter Graliamo 110 Samuel Ooeiiraue ann moii .. .. .. i t o I Charles Goldsbro', M.D 110 AVm Swanson 100 Edwd. I'urkins 100 C. L. Joy 110 Wm. CHAPPELL, Secretary. W. SLOANE, Treasurer. Oflico of tho Exhibition Committee, Vulan Lane. AUCKLAND DISPENSARY. NOTICE. SUBSCRIBERS and Friends are k_? respectfully informed that tho Collectors will wait on them during tho present month for their annual contributions, and earnestly solicit a liberal support to this necessary and truly philanthropic institution. On behalf of tho Committee R. B. SHALDERS, lion. Sec. in EW MARKET ALMANAC, 1874. AVERTISEMENTS for tho above must bo soufc in as early as possible to J. H. WITHEFORD. ALL Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, Hatters, &c, heroaftor CLOSE at 0 p.m. (Saturdays excepted). COBB & CO.'S TELEGtSAPHIq LINE OF MAIL COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 0 a.m., for— s. d. 8. d Otahuhu .. .. 2 6 Point Russell .. 16 0 Papatoetoe .. 4 6 Ngaruawahia .. 30 0 Papakura .. 6 0 Hamilton .. 35 0 Drury .. .. 7 0 Cambridge .. 40 0 Leave Hamilton every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m., for— Ngaruawahia .. 6 0 Papatoetoe .. 30 6 Point Russell .. 20 0 Otahuhu .. ~ 32 6 Drury .. .. 27 6 Auckland .. 35 0 Papakura .. 28 6 Leaves Hamilton, at 8 a.m., for Alexandra every Tuesday and Saturday ; leaves Alexandra at 12 noon for Hamilton, to meet the Coach for Auckland, every Monday and Friday. Parcels forwarded to all parts of the Waikato, and must bo paid for before leaving the office. Wo don't hold ourselves responsible for any parcels value ovor £5. " DAILY TIME TABLE, ye Auckland every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 6 a.m., and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m., for Otahuhu Papatoetoe Papakura . Drury. Leaves Drury every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, at 12 noon, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 o'clock p.m., for Papakura, Papatoetoo, Otahuhu and Auckland. Leave Auckland at 3 p.m. for Otahuhu Papatoetoe Papakura Drury Leave Drury at 7.30 a.m. for Papakura Papatoetoo Otahuhu Auckland Coach leaves Riverhead for Helensville every Mon day and Wednesday, at 1. p m. ; and leaves Helen ville for Riverhead every Txiesday and Tlmsday, a 9a.m. Carriages, Buggies, or Saddle Horses can bo hire for all parts of the province. Booking Office :—Elliott-street. C a. QUICK, Proprietor. H. MOFFLIN, Manager AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. | RE-BUILDING 100 FEET OP QUEEN-STREET WHARF. rpENDERS will be received at this X office until Noon of TUESDAY, the 2nd of December, 1573, for Re-building, 100 feet of the : Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and speciflca- I tions to be seen at this office. j Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for Re-building j Queen-street Wharf. WILLIAM C. DALDY, I Chairman.



N 0 T I C E. Tf H. HAMMOND, Butcher, -*-- ■ Shortland-street, begs to tlvak his friends and tfco public for their past favours, and to inform them that ho has disposed c-.{ his business to Messrs. Hollaby Brothers, and lie hopes that the same patronage hitherto accorded him will bd given to his successors.—November 8, 1873. BRANSTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brass FINISHERS, &C, XTAVING- relinquished Business at -£—!_ the Thames, bog to intimate to their friends, and the public generally that they have commenced operations in MasettelcVs Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. On Rand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public at LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Lights, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given or all classes of Work. GOOD TEMPLARISM. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Sheridan-street Chapel, TO MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, at halOpast seven, when addresses will bo delivered by Messrs Hemus, sen., Carr, and Atkin, after which a new Lodge will be opened. KS. \l B WA I* D.—Lost, a Gold *-S Locket with choral front.- -To be left with J. Ayres, Jeweller, Albert street. TENDERS WANTED for Cleaning Out a Mill Dam. Apply before 4 o'clock on Saturday, 22nd inst., at the Freeman's Bay Mills. .November 17, 1573. ELECTION NOTIC E. _____ DECLARATION OF IJIE POLL. T HEREBY give notice that the Declaration of the Toll for the Superintendent's Election will take place at Noon on THURSDAY, the 20th inst., at the Principal Polling Place, Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEA VIS, Returning Officer. Auckland, November 17, 1573. TAMAKI ELECTION. MR KBEH will address the Electors of Tamaki on THURSDAY EVEN ING next, at 7 p m., at Pammire Hall; and on FRIDAY at the same hour, at the Congregational School, Remuera. TO JOHN GORDON, Esq. SIR, —"We the undersigned Electors of the District of Pakuranga hereby request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Candi date to represent this district in the ensuing Pro vincial Council. (Signed) P. R. Clause, W. T. Bassett, C. A. CVlvoi-t, M.E.C V.S , a»d fciwnljr. live otiiers. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in acceding to your request, and shall, if elected, serve yon and the province generally as faithfully and disinterestedly as I have done for the past five years. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, JOHN GORDON. REQUISITION. TO G. M. REED, Esq. SIR, —"Wo the undersigned Elector of the District 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 wo pledge ourselves, in case of a contest, to use all our influence to secure your return. Wo arc, Sir, Faithfully yours, H. Nlccol James Harris James Holmes Thomas Bond Wm Buchanan . G. E. W. Brassey W. C. Wilson A. Goldie R. SommorviHe W. L. Rees W. S. Cochranc W. Dalgleish John Hay H. M. Jervis M. Niccol H. Worthington Fred. J. Somcrflckl Edward Wells James McEwen Richard Dunno A. Gavin Charles Bailey John Wyles Thos. Poynton Alex. Alison, jun. P. Nolan John Patterson Gco. Banks R. Mackay P. Hall William Duder Andrew Beveridge John Leek George Eraser Alex. Alison Thomas Crate Edward Wood George S. Graham. To Messrs. H. NICCOL, JAMES HOLMES, W. BUCHANAN, W. 0. WILSON, and other Electors signing the Requisition. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in accepting your invitation to become a Candidate for the representation of "Takapuna" Electoral District in the Provincial Council, and if elected I 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. |TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY EAST.g Q.ENTLEMEN, I beg to inform you vJ! that lam a Candidate for the honor of again representing your interests in the Provincial Council. 1 am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, 11. ELLIS. TO THE ELECTORS OF PARNELL. QJENTLEMEN,— The writ for the election of two members to represent your interests in the Provincial Council having been issued, I beg to inform you that in accordance with what I believe to be the wishes of a large number of the constituency, it is my intention to seek the honour of re-election. In doing so, permit me to assure you that I have no personal or selfish ends to serve, but that I shall continue honestly, and faithfully to further tho welfare and advancement of your district and this province. I ltuve the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, B. TONES. Parnell, November 14, 1573. TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY EAST. THE Returning Officer having This Day notified that the NOMINATION for MEMBERS to represent you during the ensuing Council will take place on the 24th ItiST., I take the earliest opportunity to inform you that I am a CAN i DIDATE for your Suffrages. I am, Gentlemen, Your obodient Servant, W. J. HURST. Novembor 14,1873. NOTICE. THE Time for receiving application for Shares is Extended to THURSDAY, Nov ' ember 27. I W. LODDER, A.S.P. Co.



WSJ *■-:* ■* ... i ,*, . .■„■«*. '* - j..^ i,- , ' pRINOB O"F "WALES THEATRE. GRAND AMATEUR PERFORMANCE, Under Distinguished Patronage. TO-MORROW ( Wedxksday) EV EN ING, NOVEMBER 19. BENEFIT OF MR. J. II ES3?O RD. THE GIANT! SQUIBS. CRANKS, BREAKDOWNS, SONGS, LOCALS, HORNPIPES, JIGS, SKETCHES, JOKES, Etc., Etc. pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessees G. W. Collier and Co. BENEFIT OF MRS LACHLAN McGOWAN AXT> MISS LIZZIE BUSCHE, Under the immediate patronage of T. B. Gillies, Esq., Superintendent, His Worship tho Mayor, J. Williamson, Esq., J. M. Dargaville, Esq., and H. H. JLusk, Esq., &c., &c , POSTPONED TILL FRIDAY NEXT In consequence of the inclemency of the weather. To commence witli the Comic Drama of MILKY WHITE. To be followed by a MUSICAL MELANGE. Tho wholo to conclude with the Charming Comedy, in one act, entitled THE YOUNG WIDOW. Q I T T H A L L. LAST WEEK. ROYAL EXHIBITION will Positively CLOSE on SATURDAY NEXT. Vocal and Instrumental Concert each evening. Open from 2 till 5 p.m. and evening 7 till 10. ADMISSION: TWO SHILLINGS; Juveniles, Half-price. TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND TEACHERS. On SATURDAY NEXT tho Exhibition will be open from 12 noon till 5 p.m., when Scholars and Juveniles will be admitted at reduced rates. N.B. —All Accounts to be presented not later than SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. The Exhibition opens in Wellington on or about November 30. JjUJI GOVERNMENT 10 PEE CENT DEBENTURES. ISSUE OF £15,000. Tho Fiji Banking and Commercial Company, Limited, acting for tho Government of Fiji, invite Subscriptions for .£15,000 Debentures, bearing 10 % interest, with a currency of five years, principal and interest being payable in Fiji or New Zealand, at the option of the purchaser. The above Del: sntures arc issued under the Public Loans Act, 1872, the proceeds being required for the retirement, as provided by the said Act, of an squh-a jent amount falling duo in December next. The comparatively small amount of the Fiji public debts, the punctuality with which tho interest on Fiji Government Debentures has hitherto been paid, and with which the Debentures heretofore issued lutvu imu icn.v-,1 UJ/ ~..v.. mud, ure suppression Of tho insurrection and the establishment of the authority of the Government, and the probable annexation or establishment of a Protectorate by Great Britain justify its agonts in commending these sucuritics to tho investing public. Each Debenture will be issued for the sum of £100. Tenders marked "Tenders for Fiji Government Debentures," addressed to the undersigned, will be received at the Office of the Company up to 12 o'clock on Saturday, the 13th of December next. By order of the Board of Directors. A. WARDROP, Sec. pro. torn. Auckland, 14th November, 1573. EW A V T E • Has just received, per Mail steamer, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LETTS'S DIARIES FOR 1874. E. W. being solo agent for Messrs Letts, Son & Co. in this part of tho colony is in a position to offer their popular Diaries at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen or Families ; civility and attention may be relied on. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Lepine, Onehunga (opposite S. Furley's). pOMFOETABLE Board and Eesi \J dence for two or three Gentleman in a private family, in a healthy, good situation; ten minutes' walk from Queen-street. Terms: 25s each for two* occupying one room ; 30s for single room.—Address Star office. mo LET or SELL, a Marine Resi -&- dence at Home Bay, Dedwood. Situated con veniently for bathing, boating, and fishing, &c. Rooms large, and House in good order. The grounds are well laid out with fruit trees, shrubs, and flowers Busses running to and fro. A purchaser will be treated with on easy terms.—Apply at Masefield's Foundry. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. npENDEKS will be received until the ■B- 21st instant for the Supply of 250 Cubic Yards Road Metal, broken to 2} gauge, and dolivored in measurable form at Onehunga Railway station. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Contractors' Office,, Barracks, Auckland, November 17, 1873. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. npENDERS will be received until the -S- 21st inst. for the Erection of a Carriage Shed at the Auckland Terminus. A deposit of one per cent on the amount of Tender must accompany the same. Plans and specifications may be seen at this office. JOHN BROGDEN & SONP. Contractor's Office, Barracks, Auckland, November 1-1, 1573. jgTRAWB E E R I E S STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. WILLOW GROVE, NORTH SHOK.E, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yards of the Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPEJSTED those Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Bods since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a largo dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. A ttrat-class Oroquot Lawn for tho use of Visitors.



TO LIT, a House of Ten Booms, situated top of Grey street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, or TO LET, a comfort able Six-roomed Cottage in St. Mary's Road.— Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. "TJk "pi O R SALE, j|^*J|k^ -=- a fore-and-aft Schooner of 50 "T/l^mjftXV tons BM., nearly ready for launching : ■©S3SV3?%» length of keel, 50 feet: lenpcth overall, <&&t'jg%Sgse. r.Sfeet ; beam IT, feet 3 inches ; depth of hold, f! feet S inches ; copper-fastened ; draught of water, when loaded, about o feet. For further particulars apply to STONE BROTHERS, Queen-street. pAETIMGTOFS BISCUITS. REDUCED PRICES : Cabin Biscuits ISs per lOOlhs. All kinds Fancy ditto .. Cd per lb. STONE BROTHERS, Agents. ON S "a L i", at the Stores of the undersigned, 100 CASKS WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT. STONE BROTHERS, Queen-street. PARTING-TON'S SUPERIOR BISCUITS, On Sale by his Agents, STONE BROTHERS, Queen-street. f) N SALE \J at tho Stores of the- Undersigned, ex lato arrivals— 150 J-boxea " Two Worlds" Tobacco, 10's Toa Sugars Currants Eleine Raisins Sultana Raisins Price's Belmont Sperm Candles Do Eoubalx'a Sperm Candles Brandon's Sperm Candles Coarse and Fine Salt &c,- &c, &c.; And all descriptions of Partington's Celebrated Biscuits. STONE BROTHERS', Q UEEN- STREET. LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is prepared to serve MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN with BOOTS & SHOES CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN TOWN ! C.B. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! Ladies' Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY LOW. Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BOOTS & SHORES i,MADE ON THE PREMISES shoetel ™kn oti cc. O. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, TO.MORROW, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19. CITY MART. TO TRADERS AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON TXAYE received instructions to sell ■Z-JL by auction. To-morrow (Wednesday), Novem ber 10, at 11 o'clock, 12 cases StovirJ*s Pickles 10 „ Crosso and Blackwoll's ditto 10 „ half-pint Salad Oil 10 1,, Lea and Perrin's Sauce 10 „ half Sardines 10 ~ Vinegar 10 ~ Corn Flour 10 „ Plaid Vestas, B. and B. 10 „ Crown ditto 5 ~ Keillor's Confectionery 2 bales Grey Paper Bags " 100 mats White Countor Sugar 200 cases Kerosene, Devoe's 20 cases WhitoStarch, Colman'a 6 cases Soap Powder 50 half-chests Tea, James Wilson 25 half-chests Tea, Rachael 25 half-chests Tea, Hannali Nicholson 25 boxes Gunpowder Tea. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20. CITY MART. BOOTS ~~ SHOES. JUST LANDELVEX HYDASPES. GRANT & MORTON TTAVE received instructions to sell -*-*- by auction at their Mart on Thursday, 20th November, at 11 o'clock, ' 35 trunks BOOTS, just landed, ex Hydaspes, comprising— Men's American Nailed Boots Men s Best Calf E.S. Men's Best Balmorals, peggod Women's Best Kid E.S. Boots Women's Levant E.S. Boots Women'sPrunellaE.K. Boots Maid's Prunella E S. Boots, 1-2 Children's Kid E.S. 0-9, 10-13 Women's Patent and Fancy Slippers, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. Friday, november 21. householiTfuriture, Bto-, Etc., Etc. rPHE Subscribers will sell at the ■*- Mart, Fort street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A ho^eV^S^l £, £c SEPUL SAMUEL COCHEANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY,. NOVEMBER 20. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HPHE Subscribers have received in -*- structions from the Proprietor (who is leaving the colony) to sell on the premises, corner of Cook and Hobson-streets, on Thursday, 20th instant at leven o clock, ■ ' * The J£?OLE °f tho HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising—Carpets! Easy Chair Papier Maclne Table, Chimney Glass. Loo Table and Cover, Chairs, Curtains, Fender and Fireirons, Hearth-rug, Arm Chair, Time Piece, Glassware, Platedware, Double-wooded Bedsteads Feather Bed, Mattresses, Pallias ses, Bedding Bimn Chest Drawers, Marble £?P Toilet Glass. Washstands and Ware Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c. »_»»"». SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers.