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LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

ESTB UCTIVBNESS OF PHEASANTS.

ALEXANDRA, (per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. A large number of cattle are arriving from rto King country for sale. The pheasants are a great nuisance to the DS A regular sentry-go is now kept by C%'es to protect their crops. An amateur concert was held here last •M to aid the Catholic Church. It wag a success—upwards of 100 being present.

The Opening of Ohinemuri.

MOANANUI CONCILIATED.

INTERVIEW WITH TE HIRA

MERE KURU HAS GIVEN IN.

TELEGRAM FROM THE NATIVE

MINISTER,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Tiro steamers are running daily to Ohine inuri. A special of the Advertiser writes that the great talk is postponed until Thursday, and v expected to last the week. The breach with Moananui has been

I healed, and his accounts will be gone into to-day. Yesterday, Mr Mackay was engaged in settling with Te Hira's people. The old man himself did not come there, as the re las been no direct transaction between him - self and the agent of the Government; but lis nephews, who are heavily indebted, shewed no wish to obstruct or re pudiate. Te Hira sat with a few friends on the other side of the river, and I went over to see him, and introduced {he subject of the opening. He said he did not want to give up Ohinemuri, as it was the last place which he had for himself. The "Eaihana" would be fixed on lands outside Ohinemuri, and as to any which could not be disposed of in that way they would give the produce of Ohinemuri, the timber, anything, but would not let the soil itself go. He said also, that the total of the ' 'Eaihana" had been made to mount up to a large sum, because the prices of the coats, shirts and other things had been greatly increased.

Returning to the place of meeting, Mr Mackay read out a telegram in Maori to the natives, of which the following is a transla tion :—Napier, November 16.—Friends—I liave a great deal of business to attend to. I shall not be able to visit Hauraki at an early date. You and Mr Mackay had better conclude your talk (business) which you «c engaged in, because 1 have business to attend to in all parts of the Island. I send this notice for you to read to the natives. -Donald McLeax."

Our reporter says in speaking to the natives he could not help seeing that they Tere in a stare of great perplexity and {rouble. They were amazed at the total of their indebtedness. They have been living lice pleasant lives lately and have never thought of the day of reckoning, and are now stonished when pulled up sharp. The na ives, I speak more particularly of the section ho have hitherto opposed the opening, are tttured to think that the soil they almost I wship must go, and yet cannot clearly see sj other way of escape. They will attempt try subterfuge and will propose every kind / compromise ; and here it is that the greatest dangers lie. If the hills were given ip and? the lands which might be cultivated retained, we might not be much better off. If abundance of gold, were found the question would be settled, and the plates soon pass into the hands of Europeans, but if, as in the case of theHikutaia block, no gold is found, then the flats would still remain closed against the Europeans. In speaking to the natives, I found that the idea of some kind of compro mise universally prevailed. They hardly blew precisely of what kind, but some agreement which would obviate the necessity «f their parting with the ownership of the land.

Several Thames residents sre visiting Ohinemuri. Everyone is surprised at the few natives left, and the Bmall number of young men and children in comparison with old men.

Te Hira's nephews are all strongly in favour of opening, and have received large Mms of money lately. Mere Kuru has also given in. The steamer Scotchman, with grain tran shipped ex Endeavour, has left for Auckland. The annual election of officers of the Sir Walter Scott Lodge ended as follows :—Rev. •• Hill, worshipful master; Mr. Airey, deputy master; Mr. Murray, substitute Jsster; Mr. Lowe, senior warden; Mr. wnt, junior warden; Mr. Carpenter, Usurer; and Mr. Watson, secretary. A W celebration will take place on St. «bew's day. j«b anniversary of the Shortland Wes t* Sunday-school was held last night, l*n addresses were delivered by the Rev. ■^srs Crump, Oliver, Laishley, and Davis.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

TflE STRATHNAVAR SALVAGE CASE.

WELLINGTON

(From our Special Correspondent.) „ This day. .The Strathnavar case is to come on on Monday next in the Provincial Council, as a wmporary Supreme Court;. The evidence of •Ins case is looked for ward to with considerable toterest, both sides being confident. Each Egrets that the other could have been so or so blind as to move the fflaohinery of the law in the matter. Madame Goddard and company will per orna on their way back from Dunedin, and intend visiting Wellington again, thinking it 6°od for another night or two after the hand «ome way it turned out while she played

Mr Holloway is here. £ me J?ost condemns the appointment of Mr

Arrived— Taranaki, from the North.

THE OWNER OF £14,000 WANTED.

SIR JAMES FERGUSSON'S LAST

OFFICIAL ACT.

°HINESE CHEAP LABOUR IN OTAGO

REMARKABLE DROWNING CASE

OTAGO GOLD YIELD,

Portions of the wreck of the

KAITUNA,

DUNEDIN.

(From oar own Correspondent). T , This day. Ue Northern escort yesterday brought J!?*a 95860zs Sdwts sold. Cromwell heads |s,Jst with 32770Z3. o j A*e Customs authorities instruct masters L t Bels bound Northwards to keep a good oJf for the schooner Kaituna, now 30 di J lO? 1 Akaroa to Oamaru, supposed to be Tested off Banks' Peninsula &nfi mes are made for a man named Ci 1 j? whom property worth £14,000 has v wit.

i*Jars liS£, l!is?j|sri */' j-Alt was the last official act if his Ex°cel ÜberStbn. 8 CaUS6 Ws ear^

eJToffuMe? c cora«\ pnced at the Clinton week tfeft Mataura and Clutha Railway this Tn the i! m!V™ expected to be at work on the contract during the summer. WesSliL a hbr°r riS bein * empl°yed On the westtrn light lines, owing to the difficulty European. One large contract Tening UP by the Chinese on Friday n JJ e s-8- Wallabi was moored in the Moly imm\t t? ai*anS?*». a very few feet w£ i, ?, ank- Her Mr Morton, who had been spending the evening ashore, was returning, about a quarter to 12 o'clock m company with the steward. Whilst crossing the gangway from the shore to the steamer he stumbled and fell into the water, clutching the steward in his fall, and dragging him in. The steamer was not more than five feet from the shore. The steward got out without difficulty, but could iind no trace of his companion. Search was made next day, and the bedy of Morton found under the stern, about fifteen feet ftorn the place where he had fallen in. Morton was thirty years of age, and leaves a wife and three children. He had insured his life in the Government office, about a month ago for £1,400, but paid only one premium when the accident happened. JVr Sargood's new factory, opposite the railway, will be the finest building in the colonies. It has a frontage of 120 feet to High-street.

LYTTELTON.

'From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Arrived, yesterday, James Hannell, from Freemantle ; Ladybird, from Duuedin.

The deck-house of the schooner Kaituna was seen 30 miles off the coast. All hopes of her safety are now given up. There is no doubt now that she has added another to the list of those sea casualities, the distressing details of which will never be known, as the crew must have all perished. The Kaituna left Havelock, timber-laden, bound to Oamaru, on the 30th September. During a heavy gale she put into Akaroa ; left that port on the 12th October, and was not after wards heard of.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The time of Sir Donald McLean's depar ture is not yet fixed.

THE APPOINTMENT OF MR BOWEN.

LYTTELTO3ST. (From Press Telegraph Agency.)

This day.

In reply to the remarks of the New Zea land Times, regarding Mr Bowen's appoint ment. The LylteUon Times considers such an attack from papers so largely the property of Mr Vogel, and essentially his mouthpiece is of extraordinary significance. It is in a position to state that Mr Bowen in relinquish ing the civil service for a political career retires altogether from the former, therefore there is no resemblance between his case and Mr Gisboine. The Times congratulates the colouy on the appointment.

CRIMINAL ACTION AGAINST THE AGENT OF THE COMET.

SPLENDID FIRING OF PORTOBELLO

COMPANY.

DUNEDIN. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr Hawthorne, rector of the High-school, is dangerously ill, and there are very slight hopes of his recovery. He has been suffering since the 9th inst. from inflamation of the lungs. Criminal proceedings have commenced against Mcllroy, of Christchurch, re the barque Comet case. R. B. Harden, sworn, said he never authorised the accused to act as his agent. The Portobello Company has fired for choice of district representatives. An excellent score was made by Volunteer Dick son, 97 ; McCarthy, 94 ; and three others over SO. "

THE RELEASE OF THE HYDASPES SALOON PASSENGERS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —I see by your useful paper that the saloon passengers per Hydaspes are coming up to-day. Is there one law for the rich and another for the poor in this country ? By Jove, it seems like it. First the ship is re leased, and now the saloon passengers, as though the crew were not liable to carry any disease. Why, sir, they are the very people, for do they not, in the exercise of their duty, go all over the ship, and the saloon passen gers too if they like. But the immigrants are obliged to keep to their own part of the ship, according to the rules. Now, sir, I ask you in all fairness, why should the single men be kept there in idleness, when there has been no sickness amongst them ? They have not been allowed to mix with the others, and so I should think they are not so likely to carry the germs of any disease with them as the crew. But, sir, it seems there is no money interest at stake, like the ship ; nor are they considered of so much importance as saloon passengers. But in a few years hence some of them will be better off, I pre dict ; but that is not the point. I maintain they have as much right to their release as the crew or saloon passengers, and if they are not dealt with the same, I shall consider there is one law for the rich and another for the poor.—Yours, truly, Immigrant.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.)

TRAVELLERS TO EDEN. James Walker, Frederick Scott, and Daniel Hicketty were charged with drunken ness, and fined 10s each or forty-eight hours in Mount Eden.

MERELY A SQUIB. John Clarke was summoned to answer for a breach of the bye-laws, by lighting a squib at the corner of Grey and Wakefield-street on the sth instant.

John pleaded guilty. ........ «. Mr. Inspector Broham said that the offence was committed on the evening of the sth of November. , , His Worship said that defendant was liable to a fine of £5. The young lad said he was very sorry. He did not think there was harm in keeping up Guy Fawke's Day. His aunt asked the Court to be lement towards him. He was a very good lad, and had been quietly brought up in the bush. His Worship : How much pocket money does he get? His Aunt: Sixpence a week. Mr. Broham consented to withdraw the charge. The charge was therefore withdrawn, his aunt payiDg the costs, 6s. 6d., being thirteen weeks pocket money. ON THE WESN& SIDE. George Cook, omnibus proprietor, appeared in answer to a summons charging him with driving a 'bus at the corner of Symonds street and Karangahape Road, and hindering another vehicle driven by one James Gard ener, from passing on the legitimate side of the road on the 12th inst. Mr. Joy appeared for the defendant, and pleaded not guilty.

Cotrt *S S T WaS Hkely t0 occuPy the Court some time* counsel consented to a remand until to-morrow. U3Batea ™ a

THE WAKEFIELD-STEET FIRE CASE. of S 1 i? 6mSi ey aPP? ared ag^ on the charge of wilfu ly and maliciously setting fire to pre mises m Wakeneld-strJet, ou the aSd

Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecution Mr hroham ontiie part of the police. Mr Heskeih and Mr Meyer, solicitors for prisoner.

Mr Hesketh m addressing the Court said that he and his learned friend were prepared to meet this charge and would prefer making some remarks in this Court rather than in a higher Court, should the prisoner be com mitted. Mr Hesketh then referred to the suspicious circumstances oE the case, and he especially touched upon the mysterious old gentleman (o whom it was alleged the prisoner made some observation.

His Worship asked if that old gentleman was present.

_ Mr Hesketh replied that that venerable individual was invisible] to this Court. He stated further that it was said that the fire originated in the shed, and there was little doubt but the fire did originate in or near that spot, but it was for the prosecution to shew that the prisoner was implicated in the origin of the lire. That the fire originated in the shed depended entirely upon the evidence of Avery, who left his cottage about five o'clock, and soon after his return at eleven o'clock the fire broke out. Another small matter in reference to Avery's evidence should not be passed over, namely, the ring ing of the bell by Avery, when another wit ness said that he did not hear the bell, but first observed the reflection of the fire, and hewas only fifty yards off. Here was an evident contradiction, and Avery was not at all clear aa to whether there was or was not a fire in the cottage on that night. He then touched upon the books which had been left with Mr. Woodward, which would seem to indicate that the fire was premeditated. Jdc thought if the books had not that meaning the Court might close its eyes to that fact altogether. It was done openly. There was no false representation about it, nor any thing unreasonable. It was a circumstance, but in looking at it reasonably it vanished altogether. It was unreasonable to suppose that prisoner would leave his books tnere had he intended to fire the premised. Mr. Hesketh then noticed in succession the various points in the evidence, and dwelt especially upon the basket of crockery, and considered that Smith was mistaken in his identification of the basket, and he could call evidence to shew that the basket referred to was taken out by Hasaell, the carrier, on the 2Sth, which was taken to Malarn's house, but, singularly enough, Malam had not been called to give evidence in this case, he then spoke of the cask and cases left in the Maiket, and submitted that they were not removed under surreptitious circumstances, but removed op-nly some time betore the fire for puip;js*s of business. Had prisoner intended to have burnt the premises he would surely not have been so inconsistent as to have entered tnosa goods in his stock book, and have shown the en tries to Mrs Woodward.

His Worship remarked that, it seemed that Mrs Wood waul was somewhat uneasy about receiving the goods, and to satisfy her Kems ley shewed her the book with certain eutiiea in black and red, which nlie did not appear to have read, but which Kemsloy told her related to the goods, and that she need not be alarmed.

Mr Hesketh continued : It was singular that when Mra Woodward spoke to prisoner about the goods saved, that ke was able to give a clear mid eatlislattury answer, and if he could answer Mrd Woodward se coqclu sively, he coiud answer tha Court in an equally satisfactorily manner upon those goods. We considered that Keiusley was light in enteiiag those goods iv lira book which he sent to the market, where he evidently intended to open a branch store. He regretted that the list of the goods did not bear a date ; but why should he do such a mad thing as to put the prices againßt the articles, if he had no idea of selling them in the market, and of ascertaining the profit they would Lear, which he understood was fifty per cent? Those goods wore not on ttie premises on the night of the lire, and by charging himself with them he gave the Insurance Companies credit for them, aud had acted fairly and frankly. He would prove distinctly to the Court that there was no intention to defraud, by putting Mr Meyers in the box, if necessary. Counsel then referred to the evidence «f Mr Adean, a witness who had busied himself in passing the ruin, i» making his estimate, but which was of no material importance. 'Ihen, according to old sayings, some were born with silver spoons in their mouths, while others were born under unlucky planets. The prisoner, therefore, might be termed unlucky in going to the Whau on that particular evening to fetch his wife and family, and it was unfair because a lire broke out on that night, that an imputation of so serious a nature should be made against the pris oner. He could bring abundant evidence to shew that Mrs. Kemsley was in a delicate state of health, and that the going to the Whau was not a fancy notion, but essential under the circumstances. With respect to the removal of the goods in the hogsnead to the Whau. fie was anxious to meet the Court fairly, which was the only circum stance which calls for a definite answer. He would on this head make one or two sugges tions to the Court. It was stated that the cask contained lamp-shades, which it was proved the cask did not contain. He believed that prisoner did not inform Smith that they were lamp-shades, for the cask would certainly have baen opened, and the decep tion discovered. Mr. Hesketh proceeded to comment at length on other portions of the evidence, especially that of Smith and Har rison, the former of whom had told Mr. Meyer that he had be.en offered £100 to give evidence on the other side.

After a few remarks from the Bench on the suspicious circumstances of the case, the Court adjourned for half-aa-hour. On resuming, depositions having been read over, his Worship said that the cask was a great stumbling block in prisoner's way. The evidence of the Woodward family might have been perfectly correct, as he believed from the evidence that the cask .was put there after dark. Tiie chopped sl.raw and the matches, which the prisoner himself alluded to, was remarkable. Mr Hesketh said he should not, therefore, bring forward any evidence for the defence, which b.3 would reserve.

The Court exonerated Mr. Malam, of the Whau, and Mr. Woodward, of Auckland, from any connection with the late fire. The prisoner was ordered to be bound over himself in £600 and two surities in £300 each to appear at the next sitting of the Criminal Court to take hia trial upon the charge of arson.

This was all the business,

CONVENT OF ST. MARY'S.—EXAMIN ATION DAY IN THE SCHOOLS.

The yearly examination of the pupils of the Select and Orpkan Schools, in connection with the above named Institution, took place to-day. Favoured by the fine weather, there was a good attendance of the Mends of the pupils ia both schools, and the proceed ings passed off most successfully. The insti tution is well known as one of the most useful in Auckland. Although in con nection with a convent, the schools are established on a liberal religious basis, and among the pupils are to be found children of various denomina tions Ihe management is of a very efficient kind' The nuns are indefatigable in their different spheres of usefulness, while Dr Croke, Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland, and the clergy, are constant in their atten tion to the well being of the convent. Aa is well known the grounds are extensive and well laid out, due regards being had to use

and ornament the position—on the brow of the hill overlooking Freeman's Bay from the West, is one of the healthiest in the neighbourhood ; and the building itself m the judicious arrangement of the-interior with its splchnid ventilation constitutes a most desirable home for children. The pro ceedings to-day were under the presidency of the very Rev Father Fynes, V.G., assisted by Fathers Walter McDonald, Paul, and Simpson. The examination of the orphan school took place in the morning, and that of u,he select school in the afternoon. In the orphan school some of the pupils were little mites of children, and their general intelligence was most surprising. The ready way in which they answered all the questions propounded by the man who examined thorn was evidently the result of careful teaching. Father Fynes presented the prizes, congratulating teachers, and pupils upon the proficiency displayed. In the select school, the knowledge 3hown was more advanced. Here also the room was decorated with vatious works of arb executed by the students. Most of these showed signs ot considerable talent. We regret that the necessity of time and space com pels us to give such a short report. The ful lowing were the programmes gone through : —

Solo, Miss Canning. Vocal duet, "O Sainted Mother," Misses Halstead and Byrne. Catechism class. La fille dv regi ment, Misses Minstti, A. Bryne, Lynch, S. i ''Sullivan. Ist. class : Domestic economy, science, history. Corn Flower Waltzes, Misses Curtis, Ed wardes, Eubic, Eodgei-3, Minetti, Corcoran. 2nd class : General know ledge, biography, natural history, grammar. Chorus, " I'd mourn the hopes." Overture (Mozart): Misses Halstead, O'Suilivan, Canning, Minetti, Wendel, Christopher. French dialogue : Misses Lynch, Byrne, K. Cannicg, and Corcoran. ?.3rd class: Ceograpny, spelling, politeness. Quad rilles : Misses Smith, Byrne, Walker, O'vSuUivan, Christopher, A. Walker. Vocal solo, " I'll follow thee," Miss Halstead. 4th class : Common subject?, arithmetic, recita tioa. Vocal duet, '■ Hymn of the Moravian mins," Misses Byrne and Edwards. sth class : Eecitation, reading, subject lesson. Gipsy chorus from Weber. (Here followed the distribution of prizes.) Chorus, "God biess the friends we love."

Programme of the Orphan School :—Sing ing, address, Ist and 2nd class, catechism ; 3rd clats, reading and spelling ; 2ad class, reading and spelling; Ist clats, readin", grammar, geography, domestic economy, singiug, recitation. God save the Queen.

THE EVENING STAR. wmyrecp^Y NOVEMBER m 1874.



COFFEE 1 — Brown, Barrett,, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strung. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'fa -Kzceiaior Coffee deserves preference t"> any Coii'ue on account of puricy and distinctness of flavour. Nott: tho brand, hold at almost every g ocery es blishmeut in town and province—Advt. Shortt's 11' ifi-ovrtwi Saloon, thn c doors below the G/eyhouod Hotel. >:irst-cIaES Attiiiitiou, Civility, and CieanlU'fcse —[Ai>vt,]



TO A\TEI), a General Servant for * ' Epsom.—Apply to K. Waters, CjnfectiOLer, Queen-stieet. WANTED, a Genral Servant ; to I washing.—Apply Alexandra Hote:, Chapel-streei TJ6TASTBD, a respectable Girl V? abi.ut ](j, to asfist at Housework.—Ap.ly to Mrß Holland, thiid cottage Gratton Koa,d. \7n"ANT;VL>, a respectable person to r t t>k-« charge of two children ; or.c who hus po objection to travelling.—Apply at Mrs florae's, lop of Grej-stiuet, between 1) and 12 o'clock. \ XTaWTED, a Kurse Girl a'out 12 j v or IS ye&XB '>f "€« ; rerereßecs required.— Applr to Mrs JP. A. Philips, Brighton lion-o, VVuke field-stre-it "V^T'AN'iED, by a steady Young V v M.in, s, situation aa butcher ; thoroughly compfctent in oil bianchea of the trade— Adurcss A B C , OiliCu of this paper. ]v: UJ-.SE'viAID Wanted.—Apply to -L.^4 Mrs Johnson, Alien Itoid OTTANTED, an active lad to make 1 V himself useful in Shop — Apply to T. and H. Cooke. 148, () if en street. WANTED, by a respectable steady jnan a Situation aa Cook in an hotel.—Apply by letter to A.B , oliicu of this paper. WANT£D, two Boys; references required.—Apply to H. X. liayden, Cordial Manufacturer, \Vak«fteld-Btrott. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply immediately at the Auckland Hotel, jtiigli strcet. WAITED, a Waiter for a country Hatel. — Apply to H. S. Meyers and Co., Queen-strtet, Auckland. T%J ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at ? V the Greyhound Ciotol. WANTED to T ET ; a Cottage pleasantly situated in Parnell.—Apply to Mr Davis, Domain Hoad. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a Cook—Apply Aurora Hotel. ANE'SD to~LET, a Small Store, 24 x 20, suitable for a workshop ; corner of Albert and Durham-streets Kaquire on the premises. WANTED, a General Servant for Waikato ; good wages. —Apply to D. Bloom, Queen-street. WA^TSD, a General Servant.— Apply early at "Wheeler's Boarding Houss, Coburg-street. WANTED, a competent Draper's Assistant.—Apply E. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite Kew Market, Queen-street. WAITED, two limber fctackers ; must bt> thoroughly competent.— James W. Waller W'AJN'XED, a roan competent to work vertical saw ; also, a man accustomed to work about a Bush .Saw-mili.—James W. Waller. WANTED, a respectable Youth.— Apply to M. Marks, next City Hali. WANTED, a General Servant for the Waikato.—Apply to^Mrs Buck, Parnell, TIT ANTED X SOW, that 'J. y ¥ MORBiSOK' fa prepared to execute ull kind of AsphaUing at reasonable prices.—Address Star office. ANTED, 100 gross Wine Bottles ; highest price given. —Cruickshank and Co. WANTED, a good Machinist; none other need apply.—George Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED KNOWN, that the undersigned has alws-ys on hand—Best cut and uncut Virewood ; also, Newcastle Coal, at his yard, Wellington-street.—F. Connolly. WANTED, by a widow, a Situation as l;une to ; an Invalid, —Addrsss "Beta,." Post office, Auckland. WANT; iTkNOWJ^, that Ford, » P Potter & Co are veiy busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call esily in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. WANTED to BELL, a handcart. —Apply to H. Christopher, Qaeon-street. A~~T the PANTHEO-' you~cln~ get a good 'Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s. —Ford, Potter, and Co., ThoPantheon, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL, 50 Printed Muslin Dresses, fast colours, at 7s 6d each ; First Choice Josephine Kid Gloves, Ss 66 per pa<r ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks ; bent Kid Boots, 7a 6d per pair, at W. Eyre's Enniakilleii House, Victoria-street.



WANTED, a few Apprentices to the Millinery and Dressmaking.—Apply to M. and C. Milne, Cheapside Howe. I US/ANTED, a General Servant.— * - Apply ofli;e of this paper. W'AB'ED, a Plumber and 'fin worker --J. H. Witheiord, Newmarket. i . W3NT&D to LIT, a newly-built Cottage, containing six rroms, near tha corner of the Vta -klin «mi Ponsonl-y Roads. —Apply Jaa. Jauknsan, Nelson-s'-reet. O^/ &NTfcD, Carpenters to work at « -■' tie Onehungaand Maugeraßridge —Apply to Martin Bonaher, Contractor, or at ihe "Wharf, Auckland ; or at the Bridge Orehunga. WAIS'TED, a supply of new Potatoes ; 150 daily, to be delivered at the Kyber Pass.—Apply to C. Burton, Parnell Bakery. W* ANT ED, a General Servant — Apply to the Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, between 12 or 13.—Apply Mrs Solomon, brick house, Hobson - street, near Wellington street. IXTANTED KNOWN.-Fow Pell r w ing at S. Cr.omVea' City Clothing Mart, 20 000 yards SYDNEY TWEED (slightly damaged by water), at 2s lid ancl lij lid per yard. < W" is NT ED, by a respectable Young married Woman, a baby to wet nurse.—For address ap;ly to Stak cilice OJ ANTED, 3 sharp Lads to learn * V the b-isine.« of Ship Builders, a rare cha\ce for good boys.—Apply, not later thau 10 o'clock To-inoirowCTliuigdsy), at Hacniford's Kegistry, High sireet, T"KTAKTED, a Squarer.— Apply to Mr \ t McLeod, at the Governor Brown Hotel, until 9 a m. to-morrow. WAN 1 ED, a Wheelwright accus tomed to dray work ; al«O, an aotive youth as Striker lor smith's shops.—Apply to Cousins and /.tUin, "Victoria Sttara Carriage and Wheel factory WANTED, the Public of Auck land to know that STRAW BE RBI E'< and ORKaM W the flnfst quality>.ean be obtained at Mason brothers, Parnell Nursery. \\T ANTED, the public to call and » ¥ examine our sp'ci.il lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3-i (id ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's TJrili Wire hrim, Is Od. A. large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Duk-s, Oxfords, Knowsley, <hir)io, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Kord, Potter, aad Co., ihe Pantheon, Queen street WANTED N O"W X THAT R. CHAI,M ER S, PLUMBED AFD GAS FITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced !;u'iness in Upper Q.uoen-street, two doors above (♦, Stalnes. Every descrip'ion of Plumbing, Oa^fltting, Zirc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift ,-nnd Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. First-class work guaranteed. W7A.IV TED ISOWS, that D. Goli>it- is prepared to supply all kinds ©f Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, 1 oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse ttlocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood i'elloes, Shafts, Ircu bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest maiket price, at his \ard , Cugtom-house atreot. \jif ANTED, Everybody to know *i? tfcit W. S. JONES, S,vldier, Queen-street, is appointed Solo Agent, for EHiinan's Celebrate?! Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A <;erta.in euro for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Soros of every kind. Second consign meat vet Jubilee ju.vt opened. • TO7AETM) KNOWN, that at J. ■ '■•' g. Cw.lt.y's. Junction of Grey and Queen r,tve«t,, BesooVo Tuilcririg Kstablishment, naav be had the btsi fitting Trousera in Aucklund, at 25s ; hun dreds of p..trims to thoose from other garments at equally low prices. TOTANTED KNOWN.—The under -7 :.' signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Cut and TJncut V.'ooii. Vnnla : Between Fort andCustom honse-stre ;t, neit Isa*")s' bonded Store. W. & G. WINBTON73. 'AJNTJBD, the general public to » v know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-sireets, has on sale :—J/ewcaitle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Brick:;, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-l^rk Shafts, Spores, aid Red-guru Celloßß, .-"fee., <^c.. always on hind. A ar pesupply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand \p t i A N'T ifi D, 6UO tons of Old V v Brass, Copper, Icon, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Kat;3 ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clotniug, &c, at BATTYK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market. Queen-street. Auckland. —S. Moss. Manager NEW SUMMER G-OODS, unrival led Patterns at the CITY HALL.—The Pro prietors having imported Enormous Shipments of Drapery and Men's Clothing for the Reason, are now offering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can be purchased in any of the Wholesale Mouses of Auck and Let the public crme and judge for themselvts. WANTED to LET, a five-roomed floufe in Hackett-stroet, Dedwood ; rent 12 a week.- Apply to 0. Duckenfild, firewood Mer chant, Grey-street. A~TTF.D KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Eoj-al Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, <fee, continues to give the gieatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. >Ole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 253 ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; 'Jalatea and Bac Coats, from 20s ; Sliding Habits, from 503 ; B^ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 4Cs. — Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Qneen-street ANTED X JN U W N THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical "Watchmaker, Ac, Upper 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. WANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON" is an Industrial Exhibition, and shews what can he done in the wav of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price thau usually paifi for ready-made Garments. — Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street " %]£T ANTED, to call special attention v * to our 15s Trousors to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoriiucrhly wtll shrunk. -Jford, Potter A Co, The Pantheon, Queen-stivet. WANTED KNOWN, that a * * tamble slaughter is now being perpetrated in "Wakf-fiehl-: treet in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement. —Garrets Brother?, Dublin House, "Wake field street. LOST, on Tuesday Evening, between Graham-street and the Drill-shed, a Govern ment Bayonet Scabbard, No 1585 —The 'finder will greatly oblige by leaving it at the Sstar office. AUCKLAND HAEMONIC SOCIETY. Practice fur performing mrmhera and Orcheptra of above Society, TO-MOKROW (Tnursday) EVENING at 8 o'clock, at Y.MCA. Kooms, when a full and punctual aitenoance is requested. E. H. JAGGAE, Hon. Sec. AT the CUT HALL you can purchase a Fashionable Straw Hat for 63. "VfEW ZEALAND FEBNB. HANDSOMELY-BOUND BOOKS OF FERNS Collected and Mounted by T. ORANWELL, PARNELL. Extract from Letter rh:cs:tvtbd by T. Crin wkil. —"The collection of ferns shewed m^ were correctly named and beautifully preserved "— J. D Hooker, F.R S.L.S.; Royal Gardens, Kew, London •' The book is exactly the kind of thing to choose for a present." — Hew Zealand Htrald. " For a drawiog-roora table no more tasteful orna ment could be fouud."— Southern Gross. All Ferns mounted by T. Crakw»xl bear bis name and address. May be obtained of Champtaloup »nd Cooper. Upton and Co.. Wayte, Oranwell and Co. or of T. Oranwell, Parnell.



I "%Kf ANTED to FELL (cheap), T * White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, *c. N,B - Biphest price given for all kinds of old .vletal.— ALFRED SatAKT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. T3 EE D & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND (provincial handbook. I Officers of Lodges and Societies are earnestly re quesf.'d to send in the fullest information possible repavding •iheir Justitalions, names of offlcars, times and place* of meeting, *c, for publication in the Almanac for J875, now in the press. Intending Adv,rtisers should send in their an nouncements without delay. Special attention is drawn to the fact that Advertisers nances only will be included in the classified Business Directory and Advertising Index in tha work. S O B 8 A Lgg*E, -aJ 2,900 acres of LAND about 25 mile! from Auckland, on the Frith of the Thames. 3,000 acres os, first-class Land easily cleared. 1,900 acres heavy Timber land. A good speculation for an enterprising family. Price, £1 per acre ; half-cash balance on mortgage.—Apply to James Harper, Ohaupo, or to 'I ho mas Hunter, Sharebroker, Auckland. 13AILWAY SLEEPERS. The undersigned is prepared to give the biphest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed orundressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply to F. ARCHARD, near .Railway Station ; Or, Mechanics' Bay. "nETONPORT HIGHWAY LJ D I 8 I £ I C I. Mr Thom*s Wit. Seaman has been appointel Collector of Kates for the above district, in place of Mr W. 8. Atkin, resigned. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. November 18,1874 TO LET, atf Newmarket, a Com modious f^hop fit! el up with every conveni ence, Shelves, Counters, Drawers, Gas, &c , Dwelling House, attached, lately occupied by Mr Taita, Chemist, next door to the Post Office. Kent Low. Apply to Mr Angus, P. 0., Newmarket. A good opening for a Tailors, no* yet established in 3sew market. Or Mr A will treat with any one for his own business and connect the two shops into one large double shop 3 feet wide, which with Dress making, &c, adced to the Drapery, would make a splendjd business place. AO POOND EEWAED. Stolen or Strayed from my Paddock. Richmond on Sund*v last-A Bay Filly, 'J years old, black points The above reward will be paid if delivered at ivy shop, Victoria-stteot JOHN" MVXWBLIi, Butcher. __ KLA S r~lT YOLCNTJSER Ow EN TGIN"£ERS. . The Monthly Inspection will be held THIS EVJBNING at the DrilKhed, at 730p m. Muster at tin Market Square. Uniform : Full Diess, Arras and Accoutrements. By°rder J. F. SAUNDERS, Secretary. IVJOTIOE —Mr Montague Marks, -i-^l of the Forthern Club, is requested by Mr Davis, of tte Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel-street, to call and pay all arrears connected with Board and Lodg iLgs. etc , incmrud by hini,otheiwiseli gal proceedings will be taken. P O X "8 A L E a~STKAM CRANE and Derrick attache?—perfectly new. The Crar.c lifts 5 tons, turns entirely round in either direction, travels on the rai.s 3ft 6in guage\ and has Derrick apparatus to alter the radius. The whole may te worked by steam or hand. All the motions are under the control Of the driver. Photographic view may be seen at the office of the undersigned. Delivery to be taken at "Wellington. JNO. BROGDEN & SON. Albert Barracks, November 16, 1874. ■QCABD AED *ES' BEX CE.— JO One or two single Men could be comfortably a rcommodated at res sonaKe terms.—Apply Mrs Day, West V.'illow House, Albert street. One mmutea walk frcm Union Bank. AlToir LAJND HoKTIO UL TURAL SOCIETY. THE SUMMER EXHIBITION OF THE AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Will be held ia the CITY HALL, QUEES-STREET, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, When upwards of 150 Prizes will be offered for public competition. Schedules of Prizes, Rule*, &c, can be obtained rom Messrs E- Wayte, and Upton and Co. ; or on application to the undersigned at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street. b ' T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. I S A A C S, © PLTTMBEB, GASFITrEK, AND WHOLESALE TINSMITH. All kinds of Brass work re-bronzed and re-laquered. Estimates given for all kinds of work connected witli the trade. HIGH-STREET, Near Vulcan Lane, Auckland. ■VTEW ZEALAND RSFOKM XX LEAGUE. On FRIDAY EVENING next, the 20th instant, at 730 o'clock, a Lecture will be delivered at the Mechanics' Institute, by H. H. Lusk, Esq., on the following subject:— " Why Should the Provincial System be Abolished f> F. G. EWINGTON, v Secretary. OW JN O^ uNEHUiN&A HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment List of this District is finally settled, and lies for inspection at the office of the Boaid' Queen-street, Onehunga, where the rates must be paid forthwith to the Collector, J. D. jackson. GEORGE CODLIN, Chairman. Onehunga, 17th. *« ovember, 1874, OTNGING- FOR THE MILLION. A POPULAR, SINGING CLASS (On Hullah's System) Will be opened on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 25th instant, at 7.30, in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, BY MR THEOPHILUS COOPER. Terms for the Oourse, 203 ;, or Quarterly. 53 Tickets may be had at the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr Cooper having successfully conducted many large classes in London, h'ipes to make the present class an effective and useful one, and will cp»re no pains to produce this result An early application for tickets is indispensible, as^ only a limited number are now disposable E. COOPER, Sscretary. AT the CITY H ft. LL you can pur chase Black Silks at 256d.259d,35, and 3s 6d pc yard, free from jute, they are imported direct from the Manufacturers ;'also choice Jfancy Silks from 28 6d per yard. TA U E A N G A. TO COMMERCIAL MEN, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hall in the heart of Tauranga TO BE LET on moderate terms by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HENSHAW, Tauranga. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade, is 2<l s. bushel (ba.s to be returned) Apply to W. X IKB V, corner.of Queen and W'akefield-streets AT the CUT JHAIL you will see the Largest dtock of Oilclotns, latiiaa and Coir Matttuss. Brussels ami Tapestry Carpets ip £ew Zaitt&ud; all reduced to cost price. Must be cleared. Good Oilclovh, for passages, at Is H per yard.



OTANDARB INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRJE AND MABINE. Head Oitioe—Pß.rßrcns3-sTB.Em;, Dttkedih. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERIJNG DIRECTOKS: James Anderson, Esq. George Young, Esqy James Cuile, Ksq. L. 'J honsinaii. fitq. David Baxter, Esq. Cr. F. Keld, Esq. The Hon. James Paierson. ■ Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehouses D wellicg-houssa, &a, at current rates. The Company will also take Kisks on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either on valued or open Policies, on the most favourable terms. ~ ~.. . . Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Asseciation Insurer, will participate in the Profits of the Company. GEO. W. BItfNEY. Agent for the Province of Auckland. ON SALE by the Undersigned :— Pickles, Morton and Whybrow's Salmon, 1 and 2-lb tins Jams, Peak's. Peacock's, and Hawkins ( Tart Fruits, Peak's, Peacock's, and Hawkins Salad Oil. pints and half-pints Castor Oil, pints and half-pints Starch, Colman's 4 Malt, pale Suffolk Tea, half-chests and Boxes Prpserved Meats Candied Peel Confectionery Beef, in casks Hams and Bacon. G-80. W. BINNET. N~ SALE by the Fndersigned:— Crushed Oatj Barley "Wheat, prime milling and fowls Maize Brai Pollard Barley Dust MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. THE PICK OF CAMPBELLVILLE. 10 ALLOTMENTS^ABBAGE-STREET SWAMP ROAD. TIpBE Jnibscribers will sell at tKe X Land Mart, Fort-street, en Monday, 23rd lnst, at 12 o'clock, CAMBFLLVILLE—Lots No 2, 3, and 6, section 3. nearly one acre each, 132 feet e*ch to O'Conneh street, having a good aspect, commanding a splendid view, ana Omnibusses passing close to the property every 20 minutes. » Also, 10 Allotments on the Cibbfcge street Swamp Road, adjoining Dr Nicholson's and Mr McElwam s properties, and being lots 1 to 10 of the subdivi sion of Allotment 18, section 5 suburbs of Auck land. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", Auctioneers. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, At 11 o'Clock. SHIP'S STORES, HERRINGS, CANDIED PEEL, AND GROCERIES. E. & H. ISAA.CS HATE received instructions to sell by auction on Friday next, at 11 o'clock sharp, The following items SHIP'S STORE 3, &c.:— 17 cases Preserved Meats, each about lOOibs 18 barrels Prime Irish Pork, Beef, and Suet (In first-class order and prime Meat) Salville's Ale, Claret, Port and Sherry Wine Oatmeal, Preserved Potatoes, Split Peas <iiC, &C., &C. Also. Washing Soda, Fine Salt, Whiting Figs, Saltpetre 6 mats Prime New Dates, to land ex Hydaspes 5 cases Candied Peel 25 casts Moir's lib Fresh Herrings. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. ONE-TREE HILL RESERVE, Etc , Etc., Etc. B. TON KS CO. HATE been instructed to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Monday, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, The following Properties :— The One Trea Hill Keserve, containing about 110 acres, for a term of .fourteen years A Paddock of 26 acres or thereabouts, fronting the Onehunga Road, situated between the Hospital Keserve (at the Royal Oak) and the One-Tree Hill Reserve, for a term of seven years. Further particular Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, ETC., At the Residence of Mr J. W. Sjiith, Cook-street near Nelson-street. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr J. W. Smith to sell by auction at his residence, Cook-street, on Thursday, the 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of His Household Furniture, Pianqi forte, <s>c, &c. Terms :-^-Cash. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. HANDSOME COITAGE PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT PARK ROAD. npHE Subscribers bave received in -- structions from Mr Firth Wrigley, to sell at his residence, Park Road, Hewmarket, on Thursday, 19th in&t, at ll o'clock. His HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Handsome Rosewood Pianoforte, by J. Brins mead and Son ; Pier Glass, Engravings. Loo Tables, Fenders and Fireirons, Curtain, Poles Gun Case, Hand-sewing Machine, oarpets, Cniffoniier, Barometer, Floor Cloth, bofa, Tables, Shower Bath, Kimu Bedstead. Chest Drawers. Toilet Tables, Washstands and Ware, Mirrors, J?ngli3h Cooking Range, Forca Pump, Cooking Utensils. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. CORN EXCHANGE. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES* IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. MURPHY BROTHERS, GRAHAMSTOWN. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 25th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whole of the Stock -in -Trade, Ac, belonging to the above Estate, consisting of GB.OOKETES PROVISIONS > • IRONMONGERY &C, *fee, , &o. Removed, Ijo Aucklandifor convenience of sale. Terms at Sale.