■B^tbat Sir James Fergusson has ''WLMtPPlmch. for popularity, and cannot ■■■V mJ: secnred it. On arrival at the 'iKdIK JiencV, who was accompanied W^Arney, Knight, the Bishop of Mir^if Pollen, Sir Donald McLean, ■''■^ L'dent, Capt. Fergusson, A.D.C., BffTTohn, and Major Campbell, was Sf 1 i his Worship the Mayor., Mr. Wtiid "X Tewn Clerk, and several H|» I ijjg Corporation, and by Captain HK^hainnau and members of the |m,l/, Sgard. These gentlemen formed B^ 01 joffii the wharf to the B where a laige number of M^' ' representing the mercantile and B^frests of the city and province were Bffforship &c Mayor here Pepped B«1 and made a short farewell speech on •'iff the citizens of Auckland. He said V tied the suddenness of the departure, B^tcircumstances should have arisen to V t his Excellency being present at the Bt of his successor,' He regretted also BI dv Fergusson was not there to receive w parting expressions of regard. He flj the words he was uttering would not Hi ken as a mere form ; but would be B fed a8 a genera^ ebullition of good feel- Viod as an emD°diment °^ the public Bt at losing their late Governor. In BLjon, he wished his Excellency good Bind God-speed. (Cheers.) Bs Excellency replied that he thauked ■Ithem very much for their courtesy in Bog oQ B0 Bh°rt noti°e to in such numbers Bio honour to his departure and wish him B,mced. He regretted as well as they Boklig&tion he was under of hurrying Bf, Circumstances had arisen which made Bo»tter °* necessity that for the sake of Bpablic convenience he should leave before BW^ 1 of his successor. It had been Bgged that ne snould take leave of the B»y in Auckland in preference to any other 1»{ in order that he might be present at the Bgiiration of his successor, and contribute Hindering his advent to office easy and Bill. But he had found that instead of Bring Wm ne should hinder him by his JMjnce: henca his determination to B>t once- -^c n°t nec(i the present Bifestation to assure himself of their ■Lrosi'jy and kindness : ever since he had Bgiatiie colony he had experienced every B^eration. To the public men of the Bay he was very much indebted for the Biteo66 he* had received from them in ■piistering the duties of hi 3 office. It aßbeen a pleasure to him to watch their dis jHgested efforts for the good of the country, Ui he thought New Zealand had good Imjoa to be proud of them. He had among Molasses found the same uniform kindness. Hfeedid not approve of his going about in a ISai-official way as he had done, but he B^t it was the only way of ascertaining B tme re luirements of the colony. He jKted to see a speedy development of the B>t material wealth with which Providence igliblessed New Zealand. No man born in Htcolony could have its interests more at Hart than he had, and no opportunities or B^its that he possessed should be wasted |jj|sahe had it in his power to farther their

Bnneement. mnjs Worship the Mayor here called for ;s||te cheers for his Excellency Sir James Hgasson. The call was responded to with ;;-%, and supplemented by three cheers for My Fergusson and family. 3jiir James said he had a word more to say. Wm had known his noble successor H2O years. He had sat with Hin the House of Commons, had Hfed him when Governor of another Bpny, and he could say with confidence Ht he believed him likely to prove most Hal to the advancement of the colony. Hfelfc sure that he would receive a hearty flcome. He called upon them to give He hearty cheers for the most noble the Hc[uis of Normanby. This having been Bonded to, his Excellency embarked on mki the p.s. Devonpori;, which was in Hjness to convey him to the big Mail [Bier which was already fretting, with full Hu up in the harbour. '%c volunteers made but a poor show among "jgcrowd on the wharf, only the officers insenting the various companies, and a >,«members of the Hobsons, and some half- Sjpten of other corps being present. At Ueonclnsion of his Excellency's speech, the By formed a guard of honor, headed by a Huof musicians made up of the several1 Mbteer bands under the direction of Band- Qmter McComish, the band playing the Optional Anthem. As the steamer moved Hiyfrom the wharf the band struck up with BvSne old Scottish air of " Auld Lang Hie," which was exceedingly effective, and jHnldhave been far more so had it not been Bthe discordant strains of an old fiddle Wyed by an aged man known as "anti aPted Bob," who was most enthusiastic in mh style, and caused much amusement Htubg the crowd of spectators. ■ii large crowd of spectators on board the fydispes loudly cheered his Excellency as »moved away. As the ferry-boat drew ■fflgaide the Mikado the Artillery fired a Ke-regal salute of 18 guns from the Break «)ter. Several gentlemen, in addition !B>moßt of those already mentioned, accom- his Excellency off to the steamer. :.;j»tlu'a a few minutes of his Excel ■Py and Buite being received on board, i^ognns were fired as a starting signal, and isjw Mikado began her voyage to San Fran- Hoi and New Zealand was left for a few days JB>?nt a Governor.

ELLERSLIE GARDENS.

|wffAND cricket match will be played at the |«Pens to-morrow between the Auckland |B«orth Shore Clubs. This is really the PWirand contest of the season, and great |Hpt is taken in the result. The follow- H,f M the sides :—North Shore : Rees, |^P»i Nolan. Thorne, Waterhouse, Fletcher, ft Brassey, Swanson, Dacre, Dacre. |Wj*nd Cricket Clab : Yatcs, Buckland, MX**> Garland, Cotton, McLean, Philson, Mr^ing, Russell, Blunden, Coates, Phil- U'". At three o'clock a quarter-mile flat flhu 1° 8 run for substantial prizes pre ;Sl~ °y Mr R- Graham. All are to start |HPBQratch with the exception of winners W^'ertised races during the last twelve ■?7> vbo will have to put up a slight Wrp- In addition to the cricket match OTHtool; race there will be sold on the green ■fcuni foot race aix building allotments in ■"^eralie township by B. Tonks and Co.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

fee Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) J'l •"JDGMRNTS FOE PLAINTIFFS. •5 aUoran v- Richard Carr.—Claim, lj^ -Wright v. William Kennedy.— IjJjV*Daily Southern Cross" v. James &-Claim, £7. Mr. Eogan for the 55 Mr- J> B- Rus^ll for the de" VitoZi * ls case was resumed, and had jgjtfed when our reporter left. m cases on the list were adjourned.

SUPREME COURT.—Yesterday Con tinued.

JN BANKRUPTCY.

fci-.-- "*HhH9nor s^ George A. Atney, Knight, Chief Justice.) 4th. „ D AVm BuRKSIDE. Sin 8? 6 °.! Davi(i Burnside, who filed t^ledT • m c °nsequence of damages S tig ?plaßt Wm in aa action for seduc i^'^ 0001' tlie cbief Justice commented ifiia yuP°n fc!»e Bankrupt's conduct, lejufyjP^arication under examination. %c» ? ' h, e tho«ght, awarded exemplary %ni)t a °rder to mark their sense of the Wiaigv The girl's character was JUI '■ *nd her father was now dead. * erifi* 1*? denial of the act it "•«« the bankrupt had perjured

himself. He would order that his certificate be suspended for two years. He George Thorne Junr. The hearing of the case was resumed The trustee, Mr Jones, again reported complain ing of the obstacles placed in his way by the bankrupt. Hs said "Delays have conse quently arisen, and I am no further ad vanced m the winding up of this estate than I was months ago, and the estate has had to suiter those necessary expenses of rent and clerical assistance which are inseperable from the estate not having been wound up. I have to remind? this honorable Court that the bankrupt, within a short time of his bank ruptcy, realised the great bulk of his assets leaviDg but little to be collected or realised upon ; and the residue which I have been able to collect from his debtors, and from sale of the small stock remaining in store when the Provisional Trustee went into possession, altogether about L 6,000, will leave bnt the small dividend of about 3s 4d in the pound for the creditors." Mr Waymouth explained how the state ment of accounts submitted by bankrupt had been made up. Mr McCormick objected to it, and after an unsatisfactory discussion the case adjourned until to-day at 1.30.

THIS AFTERNOON.

In the Supreme Court this afternoon the bankruptcy case of George Thorne juar. was called on again for heaving, but id was ad journed till Wednesday next.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Inverness tribute has 52 ozs. 14 dwts, from 20 tons stone.

The Queen of Thames has got into a good class of country in drising from the shaft. They have let a new contract to-day, and expect to cut the Bird-in-Hand with twenty feet more driving. The melted gold from the Junction tribute weighed 67 ozs. 16 dwts. No sale 3 ; buyers, Golden Calf, 10s. 6d. The Golden Calf is getting nice quartz in a drive towards the main reef, in the bottom level, supposed to be the No. 1 reef.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Royal Oak managersjreports| .',Bolbs specimens during the week from No 2 leader. Also a few specimens from No 1, and the general stuff is looking well. Bismarck got a little gold in the stone this morning. The leader looks well. The Three Brothers got gold in the low level yesterday. The upper levels are show ing gold freely.

j||The Harbour View tributers are crushing 12Slbs specimens at the Whakaroa battery. The Kapanga cut two new leaders yester day in the shaft at 250 feet. The Royal Oak got more specimens this morning, one first-cla3S atone (12 lbs.) show ing good gold.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Mr Kelly M. H. It., addressed the electors last evening. He denounced Proyincialism as another word for the neglect of the out districts. The money was principally ex pended in Auckland and suburbs. When the question of abolition wa3 before the House, nearly all opposing the measure were Provincial Government members. He re ceived a unanimous vote of confidence.

The Plutus battery got steam up, and everything works well. The numing to bring water is tho main job.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER,

This day. (From our own Correspondent.)

The Pretty Jane, hence, for Poverty Bay and Auckland on Monday last, arrived at Poverty Bay on Tuesday. While entering the river in charge of the pilot, the force of the tide swung a ship on a reef. On finding the water nearly up to the fires the pilot beached her. She is now having a new plate' fixed, and will probably sail for Auckland to-day. The railway was opened to the Spit yester day. 1 1 The line from Hastings to Paki Paki is expected to be opened in about three

weeks

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A MOSGIEL FARMER.

SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN

OTAGO

ITALIAN OPERA FOR NEW ZEALAND

DEATH IN A CLOSET.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

A presentation has been made to Mr Young, of Palmerston, in recognition of his gratui tous and valuable services in the cause of Acclimatisation. A fatal accident oocured yesterday morn ing to Mr Robert Young, a farmer of Mos giel, while bringing into town a load of oats in a dray drawn by three horses. At the time of the accident he was walking behind the team when something started the leader, a young horse, causing it to shy. The others started off. On attempting to stop them Mr Young was thrown down, and the wheel passed over his body. The weight of the dray was nearly three tons. Youn S' who retained consciousness, only lived about an hour afterwards. An accident on the Clutha line occurred yesterday. As the engine was bringing trucks, earth-laden, for reclamation pur poses, William Lake, fireman, in unhooking the toll rope, got his foot m a fork of the crossing, and was unable to extricate it. The trucks came on crushing it into a pulp, and rendering amputation necessary. Arrived: Freetrader, barque, from Hobert Town, after a run of six days. _ Alfred Anderson, R.A.M., has received a private letter that the Itahan Opera Com pany has broken up at Melbourne, and that Tambourini Coy, fcignor Dondi and others kre combined to make a tour of New Zea land. Anderson has been offered the posi * Hety° Makeham died suddenly in the closet of Wain's hotel on Wednesday. The Dunedin City Council has completed arrangements for purchasing the water works %£ eCal JSol w- declared last nigh. There was a good attendance, but little business! There is little speculation for Monday's meeting. The of Can terbury horses is disappointing to book makers. Th 3 following are the weights:- Cup—Tambourini. 9st 71b ; Castaway, Bst 101b ; Traitor, Bst 71b; Flying Dutchman, Bst 71b ; Templeton, Bst 51b ; Yatterma Bst; Atlas and Mabel, Bst; Peeitobe,7st 13 b , Right Bower, 7st 101b; Spntsail, 7st 91b; Tripoli and Wainui, 7st 71b : Ngaro, Rangi, and Guy Fawkes, 7st 51b ; Somnanbula and Hercules, 7st 31b; Belle, 7st 21b; East LyTne and Tui, 6st 121b ; Boomerang Bath. xZm Ala (gelding), and Medium, 6st 101b ; Sthltn and Sp/ay (filly), 6sfc 91b; Seabird, 6st 71b ; Bobby Burns, 6st 61bs ; Merryman, fiat • Captain Cook, sst 121b. At a meeting of the City Council last night S to private coaaumer. did not ezeeed 12s 6d per thousand.

Office^ 016 haS be6n aPPointed Oity Health

The induction of the Rev. Mr. Lindsay Mackie, as pastor of First Church, takes place on Wednesday, December 9th

HOKITIKA.

(From our own Correspondent.) an, ah. This day. J he Alhambia has arrived from Melbourne with the same dates as per Mikado.

PROVINCIAL DIFFICULTIES IN WELLINGTON.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. A hitch has occurred regarding the Thorn don reclamation. The contractor has been unable lo get the usual advances upon the work performed, not because of the want of money in the Provincial chest—for there is plenty. It appears that the hitch is a legal one j the auditor declines to certify if pay ments are made, on the grounds that the Appropriation Act does not sanction those particular payments required. The local loan society was prepared to advance all the funds necessary if required, but owing to £.n informality the offer is useless. It also appears that there is a flaw in the Crown grant, and the Superintendent is not able to give a valid title to land if sold. Operations on the reclamation are likely to be hung up.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Wheat, good milling, is readily saleable at 5s 6d ; medium to inferior, 4s Gd to 5s Bd. Oats continue very scarce, good milling, 6s ; feed, 5s 6d to 5s fld. Barley, malting, us to 5a 3d ; inferior, 4a Gd.

"GAZETTE" EXTRAORDINARY.

THE STJPERINTF.NDFNT'3 VI9IT TO

EUROPE,

Shortly before going to press we have to hand a Provincial Government Gazette Ex traordinary published this day. We greatly regret that the hour precludes our giving a full digest of its contents. These are in facr the correspondence, telegraphic and otherwise which passed between the uperintendent and the General Government withjreference to the recently contemplated visit of His Honor to Great Britain with the object of appointing local agents for emigration and special settle" ment. The first telegram is with reference to permission for the duties of Mr Tole as Crown Lands Commissioner being performed by deputy, to which the Secretary of Crown Lands replies evasively, but in a manner evidently accepted as a refusal. The third telegram, dated 12th November, from the Superintendent, states the inten tion of bis Honor to proceed to Great Britain, and asks for the delegated powers to be given to Mr Dignan. No. 4 telegram of 14th November is from Dr Pollen, declining, and stating that " The Government cannot recoguise any necessity for your proceeding to Great Britain for the purpose of promoting immigration and the formation of Special Settlement Associ ations." Telegram No. sof tthe 17th Novem ber acknowledges receipt, and then follows a very lengthy and a very able letter from the Superintendent, of date 21sb November. In thip, Mr. Williamson, while expressing his intention of abandoning the project for the present, defends the wisdom and neces sity for special settlements, showing that with such objects the Provincial Council had passed resolutions, and the Waste Lands Act had been passed. Eefers to the character of the immigration heretofore, the small amount of actual settle ment, and the total departure in this from the original intention of the framers of the Public Works and Immigration scheme; quotes the 57th clause of the Act as specially framed for the Superintendent to appoint duly qualified persona to act as agents on behalf of the province in promoting such immigration, and in the formatiou of Special Settlement Associations." The Superintendent also refers to Mr Vogel'a being cognizant of the intention, and asserts that he knew he " would have received the benefit of Mr Vogel's cordial assistance while at home." We regret that we have time for only this hurried glance at the correspon dence, to which we shall refer at greater length again.

FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED.)

The ordinary annual; meeting of Share holders of this Company was held this after noon in Shortland-street, to receive the Direc tor's report, andj to appoint three Directors and two auditors. F. Whitaker Esq. in the chair ; who declared the meeting duly con stituted.

The chairman then read the first report of the directors ending 30th September lasfc which was adopted. The report was encouraging, the balance sheet shows that the preliminary expeuses have been small, as also has the expeuditure on bank premises; and the profits of the company, though not large, must be con sidered under the circumstances as satisfac tory. The directors propose to carry over the balance at the credit of profit and loss to the next account. Eeceipts, £5,112; expences, £3,027 18s 3d. The report and balance-sheet were unani mously adopted. Messrs Whitaker, Gillies and Stone were re-eJected directors, and Messrs Battley and Buchannan- auditors, at a salary of £5s 5a per annum.

A vote of thanka to the chairman closed the meetirjg.

THE Evan ING STAR. PPJnTvwnTOßWT^^ff^



COFFEE! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'« Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference t-- »uy Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Hold at almost every g ocery ea blishment in town and province —Ai>vt. Shobtt's H'lr-octtino Saloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel. Fjrst-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness—[ADVT,] WAFTED, a first-class hand for the Wholesale Clothing Department —Post Box 117. WANTED, a General Servant — Apply to Mrs E. Norman, Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale and retail, at redaced prices.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. WANTED, a Girl about 12 or 13. Apply to Mrs Hough, corner Drake aad Grahame-atreet. WANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply to G-. W, Hardwick, Grocer, Shortland Cresent. WANTED, a good Broadaxe Man and timber Makers.—Apply at Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street, at 8 o'clock a m. to-morrow, WANTED, a good Cook and Laundress, at Miss Lucy's, Kegistry Office, Victoria-street WTED, a respectabla Lad. — Collins Bros, "Wellington-street. WANTED, by an elderly gentle man, slightly infirm. Board aud Lodging ; moderate.-J. H-, Stab office. WANTED, by a man and his wife Situation ; the wife as Laundress, and the man as General Worker -Address B.T , Star office "ANTED, a first-class Cooper for a Brewery in the country.-Apply to K. Whitson and^Sc^^ueeßj^treet; WANTED, for Napier and Tau raunea Coach Line, a Blacksmith, used to she me and coachwork ; also a Waggoner. Only first-clas Kneed apply. References 'required.-App£ tc , Dignan «d Amstrong, 25 and 26, Inaursnce Build ngu.



\X7 ANTED the Public to call and ■win n Se° t}L e PBIZE FRXJIr now on exhibition at W lllow Grove btrawbeny Gardens, North Shore. "^^TANTED, everybody to know » » that J. We-\del's Sparkling fummer Drinks can be hsd anywhere in Auckland at 2d per bottle — Bottles mu>t be either paid for or returned. TXT ANTED, a respectable and intelli » » gent Boy for a Solicitor's office; must be able to read and write well.—Apply, statine age and I other qualification., in own handwriting, to Lex, Stab \ office. TXTANTED to SELL, a Table Piano. » » Trice £,8 ;in good order.—Apply to this office for address. TX7".ANTED to PURCHASE, a * ' quiet Pony suitable for children.—Address, stating price, A.8.C,, EvssiSG Stab offlca. WANTED, good Carpenters for Wharf work. —Apply to John Taylor, con tractor, Qneen-street Wharf. WANTED, a Message Boy.— Apply to D. Fort, Bootmaker, Shortland stieet. TXTAfcTED to LET, aTmall Phop " » in Parnell, with Fittings; good position.— E. J. King. WANTED to be LET, at, fcpsom near Onehanga, a good-sized four-roamed Cottage, with lean-to, water|tank. and garden, with out-hoiue.'. Rent, Si per week.—Apply at the School next door. bg-ANEHD to LET a five-roomed * » House in Arthur-street, top of Franklin street. VTf ANTED to L^T, a Furnished * * Bedroom, with or without board, in a plea sant Inciliy ; no other loduers find no children.—F6r address apply office of this piper. ry ANTED to HEL , Cheap, a well ' ' finished Two-roome Cottage and lyuthouse, Cliremont-street, with Freehold Allotment, 33 x OS Price sCSO.— Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen stre*t WANTED to .-I-LL immediately, as the owner is le»vlcg Auckland, a comfoi table four-roomed Cottage in excellent order. 'J'his property is sir.u-.tad in the city and has a gooi we 1 of water, and frenhold allotment. Price: £170.—J, .M LEIVNOX. WA-TED, 1000 visitors t.o call at Willow Grove, North Shore The Straw berries and Cream are unequalled in the colony.} VJJ7ANTHD, everybody to call at *'" C. Woodward's, Auckland Market, to buy the best Bread at 3£d per loaf ; thirteen to the dozen. BAULK TfMBER wanted—Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Biy. WANTED the public to know that L. H. GREEN will have in the Market For Sale on Saturday, a choice Collection of pjt Plants ana Cut Flowers. Orders taken for a splendid Collection of annual plants, including some of t) c rarest kinds in cultivation ; also he will have for salt a fine sample of Potatoe Onions. WAK TED, Dairies of good Fresh Butter ; highest price given. — Apply to Mr Fowler, opposite Army and Kavy Hotel, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Klliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on Bale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, XUes, Iron-birk Shafts, Spokes, and Ued-gam Kelloea, *c, Ac, always ou hand. A ar gesupply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand W ANTED KNOWN, that a *" ter.iblo slaughter is now being perpetrated in WakcHeld-ftreet in the shape of cutting down the pricrs of Boots and Shoes, as will bo seen by adver tisement.—GarrtU Brothers, Dublin House, Wake flold-street. WANTED KNOWN, that at J. S. CoiiLKv's. Junction of Grey and Queen street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, may be had the best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 25s ; hun dreds of patrons to choose from other garments at equally low prices. WANTED KNOWN, that Ford, Potter & Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Plea3e call enrly in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City 1111, Queen-stteet. WANIED, to call special attention to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wosl Tweed 3 and thoroughly wt-11 shrunk. —iford. Potter <& Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. "VT O T I C E. "Wanted immediately, three good Drivers; good wages given —Apply to Mr G Walton, near Queen's Hotel, Queen's Redoubt WA^ED, To let or For Pale, with immeditt* pocsession. a new eight roomed Verandah '\ttage in Poiisonby koad. adjoining the residence of Mr Jakins ; good well. *c. — Apply to J Carson, Queen-street; or, R. Laing. Roprmaker, PonsonDy l.oad. WANTED, a Nurse immediately.— Apply, Greyhound Hotel. U T ANTED TO LET, a four-romoed Cottage in Cook-street, Auckland.— Apply to J. Cater. \\f ANTED to -ELL (cheap), * * White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also. Pumps Paintß, Plou.hs, *c NB - Highest price given for all kinds of old -etaI.—ALKKB.D SaiAttT, next to Blue Post Victoria street WANTED KNOWN THAT K. D SYKES, Pb.aotio\i. Watchmaker, *0., TTpper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly and to Keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. NE W STJMM r H Gr >O I.)S, unrival led Patterns at the CI'Y BALL—The Pro prietors having imported Enormous Shipments of Drapery and Men's Clothing for the Season, are nov offering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can be purchased in any of the Wholesale Housfs of Anck and Let the public ccme and judge for themselves. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Bro&d Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his lard , Custom-houne street. WANTED to SELL, three good Boats, very cheap.—Apply to Mr JR. De Thiery, High-street. WANTED, a first-class female Genral Servant for a gentleman's family; good wages to one with ability and character.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant ; references required.—Apply Mrs H. S. Moyer, Eden Crescent. WASTED to PUECHASE, in Kyber Pass or near town, a cheap Freehold Allotment. —Apply, stating dimensions, locality, and terms, to " Carter," Stab, office. WILLIAM PLTJxVIERIDGB (opposite Plemming and Stevens, Onehunga) has on hand about 20,000 Cauliflower, Brocoli, Cabbage Plants, <sc Come and see them grow ! All warranted. Alway a supply on hand. WAN iED KiVOWN, that J. MORRISON fa prepared to execute ull kind of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Stab office^ ■ WANTED to LET, a newly-built Cottage, containing six rooms, near the corner of the Franklin and Ponsonby Boada.—Apply Jas, Jackman, Nelson-street.



WANTED, the Public of Auck-1 land to know that STRAWBERRIES and CB.EA.M of the Brest qualHy can be obtained at Mason Brothers, Parnell Nursery. 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 andCustom house-streot, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED to SELL, 50 Printed Muslin Dresses, fast colours, at 7s 6d each ; i First Choice Josephine Kid Glovos, 3s Cd per pair ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks; best Kid Boots, 7a 6d per pair, at W. Eyre's Enuiskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &0., at BATH YE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED X NOWN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBES AND GASFITTEES, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Que«n-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every descrip-ion of Plumbing, Gaafitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epiired. First-class work guaranteed. WAITED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Ac, continues to give the greatest satisfaction ts all who use It. It is a ce'tain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate loc»l testimonials may be seen on application. !■ Ole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Sarldler, Queen street FENTONS CENTRAL STOB-ltS,; AUCKLAND MARKET. IMPORTANT AND GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC. F. V E N T 0 N Being desirous that the public may have and enjoy a jolly and happy Christmas, invites every one to inspect his Magnificent Stock of NBWFROIT- and other luxuiies suitable for the coming festivities Our price* as usu 1 will be 'he lowest in Aurkla"d Terms: Csh New Vale* tin* R-isins 6■lb ; n«w Kle-ne EUisins Glib; ne* stonel«s« Suliana. R»isins. 6*ll lb ; Muscatel Kaisina. !0d lb; pc» currants 5d to (id lb ; flour, 2d lb ; Cindie-i Perl, Is 6d lb ; Krench Plums, in gl»ss jars, Is lb ; Figs 91 Jb ; Jor.ian A mowls, 2s 8d tb : Paper (shell Almonds, Is lb ; new Date 3, 6.1 In ; Bottled Fruit*, la eich ; Spice, I packet ; Calves-foot Jelly. 2s 6d bottle ; JOseuces, 8d Dottle ; Lollies, lOd lb ; Koiller's rtundee Lollies, Is 3d lb : John Saindi'sSco'.ch Jam, 9d tin : Marmalade, 9d tin ; English Cordials ; large plugs of Aromatic Tobacco, Cd each ; Havannah Cigar*, _d each ; splendid Tea. 23 lb ; real Mocha Coffee. Is 6.1 lb ; rich Jamaica Sugar, 4d lb ; Cocoa and ' hocoiate, all mukers, 5d packet; Patna Rice, 3d lb ; Pickles, 7d bottle. A la'ge supply of Canter bury flams, Is lb. Our supply of Oanterbmy Bacon, Cheese, Butter, and Eggs will be sold at very low prices. Co!m9n'sSt!<rcu, 4d lb ; Blue, 0 lib; Hard •<r>ap, Cd bar ; Sardines, fld tin ; SaUd Oil, 6J i bottle ; Cistor Oil, (jjd ; Tomato cauca, large. 4(1 bottle ; Soap Powders, 0d dozen ; < ondensed Milk. Cl tiu ; Arrowroot. 01 lb ; Patent Knife Boards, Cd each ; Safety Matches, 4|d dozen ; Corn Flour, 8d lb ; Fancy Biscuits, 8d lb ; Treacle, 4d lb. TO DAIRY FABMKKS AND OTHERS.-F.F. is a cas-h purchaser of any quantity of first class Bacon, H;ims, Cheese. Butter, Lard, Kggs, &c , &c. 150 Empty Butter Fiikins FOE, SALE. HpO STONEMASONS AND JL OTHERS. Tenders are invited by the Mount Albert DNtrict Board for the Construction of a Brioga across Oakley Creek, .New North Road, with Approaches, &c , com plete. Plans and specification* can be seen at Mr Barb-r's office, on WEDNESDAY next. Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned not later than 4 p m. en WEDNESDAY, 9th December, 1874. The lowest of any tonder not necessarily accepted W, J. SOITER, Chairman. rp END E E "FOR DEAINAGJ3 WORKS. QUEEN AM) vVAKEFIELD (JTaEEIS. Time for Becsption of above will be EXTENDED until NOON of AViDNESDAY, December 2. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent' Office, Auckland, November 27,1874. Tt is hereby notified that the Offices of the Provin cial Government will be CLO3ED on MOND^Yriext, the 30th instant, being St Andrew's Day J. WILLIAMSON, Superinte adent. NORTH -RORff.—To Tet, a well furnished Cottage six rooms, with every con venience ; beautifully situated Also, a Kour-roomed Cottage, near the Beach.—Apply It. and 11 Under, Devonport *tore. LC^T, tbis morning, between Pitt street and Wakefi Id-street, a red-covered Note Book ; name 8 Hooker written inside —The finder will be rewarded l»j leaving the same ac this office. L<; ST, yesterday, at tbe Nortb Shore, a Baby's Bootee.—Finder will oblige by leaving it at this office. L< ST, between Bailey's Stables and Government House, a BAG- containiDg sun dries—The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same wilh th. groom at Government House. qiEN SHILLINGS BEWARD. ■ —Lost, a Cow brindle on legs and brown on points of ears atid muzzle, branded A.C. on one side. — Any person detaining s:me after this notice will be prosecuted.— Apply to George McCaslen. FRE. —Two of Taim's celebrated Iron Rafes on sale, to close consignments. — w. and H. Isaacs. I*WO respectable Working Men can be accommodated with Board and Lodgings at moderate terms in a private family.—Apply W Beaumont, Tinsmith, Hobson-street. NEWTON EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT. The School Committee will meet at the Newton Academy on TUEBDAY, December 1, to hear and consider claim* for Exemption from. Payment of Edu cation Rate, 1874. T^J" O T I C E. REMOVAL OF THE AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDUE WORKS. We, the undersigned, in returning thanks for the liberal support received during the last twelve years, beg to inform our friends and customers that baying completed the erection of our extensive Works at Richmond, comprising all the latest improvements in Plant and Machinery, we are now in position to supply our various brands of Soap and Candles of the very best quality at prices which defy competition. WARNOCK BROTHERS, AUCKLAND SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Kiobmond, Cox's Creek. OFJICK—DuRHAM-STRTiET, Next door to Messrs Koebrton & Co. FOR SALE, a Box Mangle. -Apply No 16, Abercrombie-street, next Domain Stables. AT tbe CITY HALL you will see the Lirgeat Stick of Oilcloths, Indian and Coir Mattings. Pruaseis and Tapestry Carpets in New Zealand ; all reduced to?,cost price. Must be cleared. Good Oilcloth, for passages, at Is 9d pc yard.



pRE&T AMERICAN CTBCUS. ' MARKET RESERVE, Market House. Tremendous Success of the New Programme, which will be repeated THIS EVENING. FASHIONABLE NIGHT THIS (FPwIDAY) EVENING. Grand VAULTING OVER A PLIGHT OF HORSES by tho Company to-night, led by the Champion Leaper of the World, Who will perform that astoundintr and difficult act of throwing a Dcmble Somersault in mid-air, over a number of Horses, being the only man in the world capable of performing this wonderful feat. TO CONCLUDE WITH NEW AFTERPIECE. To-morrow Aftornoon (.Saturday), at two o'clock. Grand Fashionable Mid-day Performance, f.»r the convenience of Schools and Families, and people residing in the c .untry. Special a d fcelect Pro gramme arranged for Juveniles, in whMi the whole strength of the Company will appear. Doors open at 2 o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s Children halt-price to all pans of the House. Doors open at 7.30, c imnence at 8. THOMAS L. KING, Agent. /IHOEAL HALL. TUISDAY EVENING, DEC. 1. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT Given by the Members of the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY TO J. H. BEAL"E, E Q . Conductor PROGRAMME. Part I Overture, " Zampa" (Herold) Chorus " Russian Hymn" newly arrived, (by J. Barnby) Duet (Vocal), "The Manly Heart" (Mozart) Quartette (Two Violins, Viola, and Violincello), "Haydn's Hymn to the Emperor" (flaydn) Song. "Home they brought her Warrior dead"— Miss Lindsay Overture, " The Poet and Peasant (SuppO)—Mr Beale and family Song, "An Angdl Clad" (Mozart) Double Quartette (Vocal), '• The Sea, hath its Pearls " (I'iasuti) March and Uhorus from " Tannhauser" (Wagner). Part 11. Overture, "L'ltalianain Algien" (Rossini) Part bong, " Lake and WaterfaJl" (Thorne Song, "The Night darkens in" (Topliffe) Chojus, " Hail, ye Initiate" from " Zauberflo'te " (Mozart) Song " Thou art co near, and yet so fa.r " (Reichart) Grand Trio Concertante (Violin, Violincella, and Pianoforte), " Les Inseparables " (Lemoine and Louis) Duet (Vocal), " O'er Shepherd pipe, and rustic dell (Balfe) Chorus, " The Anvil Choius " from " Trovatore " (Verdi) Doors open at 7.30, Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets, Reserved Seats, 3s. Second Seats, 2s. T)EINCE~ol rWALEs"THEA.TRE. MONDAY EVENING. NOV. 30. Under the t atronage of The Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade. RE-ORGINISATION OF THE GARKICK CLUB. GRAND BENEFIT NIGHT. Two-act Drama BEN BOLT. jriSS MAGGIE KNIGHT IX SONfiS AND TJAKCES. Concluding with the two act Drama, THE PRIDJE OF THE VILLAGE. Miss Maggie Knight in both pieces. Dross Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. (\ N S -v L E ' by the Undersigned, now landing ex Merlin, ro«u New Plymouth .— 600 bags Maize 10U b^gs Sharps 2 tons Bacon. G-EO. W. BIN NET HP A U X A JS T Gt A. TO COMMERCIAL MEV, THEATRI- C vLS, AJSD OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hall in the heart of Taurantja TO BE LtT on moderate term* by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HKMbHAW, Tauranga. TTOITii'B ART UNIOJS. PKIZES to b« DRAWiV at Me«srs Upton and Co.'s, on TUJISDaY next, Ist December, at half pa 4 o'clock. AN" Open-air Service will (0.V.) be held on noxt ?abba>h Af teraoon at 3 o'clock near Soppett s Mill. Subject—" Two Questions to John Bunyan." HPHE UNDEESIGNED HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozs Coppering Mails and Felt Wire Kope. best quality, lj to 3Jin Chain Cabl-s. f to ljin. Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to lOjcwt, * dmir&lty tested Baxter Brother s Royal Mavy Canvas G jurock Canvas, extra quality ( hristies Double-crown Roy.il Navy Canvas Gordon s Royal Navy Canvas C Iza Oil, in casks and drums f aim Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drams Stockholm Pitch and T*r, best quality Resin. Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—White, gieen, and black, <Sfcc D. H. McKENZIE, Custom Ho use-street ON SALE By the Undersigned : Pickles, Morton and Whybrow's Salmon, 1 and 21b tins Jams. Peak's Peacock's, and Hawkins' Tart Fiuits, Peak's, Peacock's, and Hawkins' Salad Oil, pints and hair-pints Casioc Oil, pints and half-pints Starch, Colman's Malt, pale Suffolk Tea half-cheats and boxes Preserved Meats Candied Peel Confectionery Beef, in casks Bams and Bacon. GEO. W. BINNEY. FO& SALE, a Piano (by Collard and Collard). in Rosewood case'; quite new.—Apply at the Stab office. FOR S*LE, (Cheap) — Two first-class Houses, containing seven rooms each, situated in Upper Pitt-street.—For particu lars, apply to IS. W. Morrison, Rising Sun Hotel, Karangabape Road, Newton. "P T. HEKBEBT DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, QUEEtf-^TREET. The L»dies a>-e respectfully informed that E T.H , late of the Thames, and formerly of Auckland, has OPENED nppcite the New Market. Thnse of his acquaintance and the public generally, to whim he has to thank for their former support, be W'nild a.<k for a continuance of their favours Mrs Hkubsrt, so well kn wn in Auckland will superintend the Millinery Department and having opemedwith an entire New Stork of Millinery, kress Goods, and General Drapery, the Ladies may rely upon the first of fashions, and ■frsuV tow riuo es.



«"k*. fWERIAND EOX7TE ««I£T^ \J TO EUBOPE VIA SAN AND MEW YORK. ITbe Australasian Steam Navigation Company under- Contract with the Governments of New Souttt Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails.] The Steamship Cyphrenes, 2,500 tons. Thomap Wood, Commanjdfir, expected on Thursday. 24th proximo, will sail for the above ports six hours after arrival. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to Igent DEWING MACHINES I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz..-. Singers', Thomas, Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wh-eler and Wison, Nusscy andPillings'improved "Little Stranger" and"Wanza ' A Urge Stock to select fron A printed guarantee given with each mach'ne, ut "srtaking to k«ep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro ! perly done. Neeoles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. MHH PULMA.N" begs to sincerely thank the people at th» Noith Sh >rr who so kindly assisted in preserving her property from tbe late fire. PC DR-APBRB AS< STAJNT — -»- Wanted, two smart Men of business — Apply to E. W. Lyson, Queen-street, opposite the City Hall FOE SALE, 40 Head of Superior Pnwl.-Apply at Maurice's Temperance Hotel. South Road. MYSTIC LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No 4.-An Arch Chapter P-^pie Meeting in connection with the above Lo-^ge wilt be heldm the V M C.A. Rooms, on KhIDAY KVEN ING next, at 7.30 p m. Visiting Brethren of the A P. order are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. AT the 01 i V HALL you can purchase JV'Jhionible Straw BC*t fo' 6 JUNCTION Q< »LD MIMNG COMPANY (REGISTERED ) Creditors of the above Company are r-qn-e t> come in. and Prove their D,M< at th I >i.-trict C urt, Auckland, on the 2Ut div ..f ■«c mimr n. it au. Creditor not so comin* in shillbe txolwiert irom th« benefit of any distribution maae before vis debt »h -il c prove . EOBER x tOMMERVILLE, Liquidator. Auckland, Novembar 24, 1874. PRIZE BEEF.—A Prize Bullock will be killed this Evening, fjr Inhibition to morrow. A. DORNWEGL, Queen-street. -vr o T I c c. The BANKS will be CLOSID on MONDAY 30th instant (St. Andrew's Day). TXJST OPENS BALL DRESSES, GRENADINES AND MUSLINS. A. H. DIETHLEM, Shortland-street. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1. THE Subscriber has received in structions from James Smart, Esq., to sell by auction, , His Valuable Furniture, not required at his residence, at Woodside. Sale on Tuesday, Ist December, at 11 o'clock, at his House, Symonds-street, next St Andrew's Church. Catalogues and Cards to see the furnitare may be had from the Auctioneer, on Saturday and Monday. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. ELLERbLIE. UNRESERVED SALE • OF ALLOTMENTS ON THE GROUND, AT THEBB O'CLOCK. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by R. Gjiahait, Esq., to sell on the ground at Bllerslie on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Lot* 84, 56, 71, 72, 208, and 209. "WITHOUT BESBRVE. At three o'clock, on the ground. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. BY ORDER .OF THE BOARD OP EDUCATION. ONE-TRBE HILL RESERVE, Etc., Etc., Etc. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Monday.' the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, The following Properties :— The One-Tree Hill Reserve, containing about 110 acres, for a term of if ourteen years A Paddock of 26 acres or thereabouts, fronting the Onehunga Road, situated between the Hospital heserve (at the Royal Oak) and the One-*ree Hill Keseive, for a term of seven years. Further particulars at Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANG SUGAR, SUGAR, asd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, prom Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY HA^ received instructions from Messrs Joshua Bros. & <-o to offer for sale by public auction, on arrival of the barqne Ota<u, 10,286 mats Sugar > From the YanaviU* 40 casks Golden Syrup j Sugai HefUeiy.