I *—" ACCOTJN'TS. *.. General, £248 43. Id. ; water- Ws:6s • endowments, £18 9s. Gd. ; work 8' .* , i?i 3s 6d ; rates and rents col- FireffS t^ive days, £588 18s. 7d. a were passed. THE > IIGHT SOIL NT7ISA]STCE f llowirg was read from his Tie 7 superintendeiit: The attention Ho» or fCtral Board of Health has again of tbe „d t0 the con hmed nuisance arising baen tl deposit of night soil at Arch Hill, {r' 101 ato in myletters of 15th Mayand 3rd Kferre .j rj-jje letter stated that notwithstand- / U' ylffortsniade by the Council to remedy M e eo f complaint the nuisance still rnued, the Inspector in his latest ts stating that the night soil had been 'eP°nently deposited "upon the surface of !f\ n d" instead of in the pits dug for that nose and that in several instances the pU fter 'had been deposited " about five 18 ds distance from the public road 1% » The report alto shewed that the S"V wa s not properly deoderised, but that there was a continual flow of liquid (nm c P^s> wk*cn created an intolerable isince. The Central Board had th ercfore "! alternative but to direct the Inspector to \ e the necessary steps to prevent any Lier deposits of night soil at Acrh Hill. It was resolved to accept Mr Bollard's offer ta tote the soil. v THE INTAKE. I letter was read from the Chairman of j^eatral Board| of Health, stating that had been made regardimg the jjjjnce arising from : that portion of the at the eastern end of Fort-street ; and Koaesting the Council to proceed without (fesy to abate the nuisance. Tie Mayor said the nuisance had been slopped- BAILWAY ROAD. A letter was read from Mr W. Smith, manager of the railway, stating that the coal ibed erected on the road way was only a tem porary affair, and that it would be removed at an early date.

WATER. A letter was read from Mr T. Whitson :— gnggested the Hospital Creek, as source of temporary supply during the summer. The letter has been forwarded to the jjaperinteadant. The business was proceeding when our re porter left.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckbam, Esq., R.M.) STRUGGLES IN THE DARK. , Tameß MeGibbon, and Alexander Camp- Hi were found prostrate and exhausted on J'unday night, being overcome in a whiskey draggle. MeGibbon forfeited his bail, and Campbell was fined 20s as he fell on Sunday.

A SINGIXG BIRD CAUGHT. Mary Storey again appeared with downcast look in the dock, on a charge of vagrancy she having been found drunk, and malting a great noise in Symonds-street on the 14th. She was singing '• Not for Joe" in a voice which reached the sensitive ear of the whole neighborhood.

Mary said she was quite drunk and as innocent as a dove. She was not aware of her musical powers. Constable Andrew Clarke deposed that he could bear Mary's siren song at a distance of three hundred yards, j'l he words were of jbarbaroud character. She was quite drunk and was being led home. Mary was about to address the Court, she had just come out of prison and was simply singing a song of freedom. If his Worship would let her off, she would settle down and sing no more.

His Worship feared she would not keep her word, and fined her 50s or fourteen days.

ALLEGED LARCENIES. Jane Gledhill was brought up on a charge Stealing the sum of £11, the property of tanas Skilton, on the 11th November.

This case, on the application of Mr Broham us remanded until to-morrow.

Mm Taylor, on remand, was charged ri stealing a boat, value £10, the pro prty of George CJarke, on the 9th inst. Mr. Meyer appeared for prisoner, and pleaded not guilty. Mr. Broliam asked for a remand, as the Tfitnesses had not arrived. Remanded until Thursday. THE WAREFIELD-STREET FIRE. John Kemsley was again brought up on a charge of wilfully and maliciously setting firs to premises in Wakefiekl-street, on the 22nd nit. Mr Meyer said that he must ask for an adjournment of this case, as Mr Brookfield was unable to appear to-day. Tke case was accordingly remanded until Saturday next. SHELLS OF THE OCEAN. Mr Edward Owen was summoned for an alleged breach of the Harbour Regulations by removing shells on the 3rd, from the beach of the South Shore, without permission of the Harbour Master to do so. Mr Owen pleaded not guilty. Mr J. B Bussell appeared for complainant, tod Mr Joy for defendant. Mr Joy characterised the case as orje of maliciousness, at the instigation of Mr Upton. Mr Russell objected to any personal allusions. He did not know Mr Upton in the <«; only the Harbour Master of the port. Mr- Russell then described the locality of Shelly Beach, and said that a number of KBpectable persons bad taken up their abode tothat locality, and in the absence of a park ™c beach was a place of public resort, and added to the value of the property *Mr Campbell, Mr Upton and others, and '% notice-board had been placed on the to shew that any persons removing *Sle, stone, or shells from the said shore tronld be liable to a penalty not exceeding ™ J and a gentleman of education had been actually seen assisting Mr Owen in taking th.°3e shells. He could prove this by two His Worship' hoped that Mr. Russell w?old not take up the time of the Court *1 ™ a long speech. Either Mr. Owen had an offence or he had not. His "Wship said it was a mere matter of fact, and scarcely worth so much trouble. He sought if an offence had been committed, "bad been committed against the Crown. (•The large board was here introduced, Waß intended as a warning to persons 011 the shore not to steal shells, stone, ' £"« ■ wood, or any part of the soil below high ■ water mark. The board created cjuite a sensation in court, which was early filled witi. the respectaole portion of lfle inhabitants of Ponsonby. Mr Joy said he was prepared to admit the hd X^ ali some bags °f broken shells or sand 03(1 been taken away without intending to «°maiit an offence. Mr Russell 3aid he would take a nominal Penalty with costs, otherwise he would not °nßent to withdraw. Captain Burgess had he could not help himself. ffis Worship : Captain Burgess don't seem ™ trouble much about the matter ; he looks Perfectly serene. He hoped gentlemen be as brief as possible if they intended '° go on with the case, resolved to go on with the case. Mr Russell then called Captain Burgess, *k°i upon being sworn, produced his autho ntv. and deposed to knowing the properties ot Messrs Campbell and Upton. The latter j> entlemen had complained that shells had P?en removed from the beach ; he then gave JMr Upton a notice (produced). He gave no au Jhority to any person to remove shells. To Mr Joy: He laid the information at the *e(jneßtof Mr Upton, otherwise he should not have known of the offence. He was "uged to bring the case by virtue of his Portion ; he had no private feeling in the th r lr u Pton was at tne expense of c ?k°ard, and he gave him permission to waioit it. Mr Upton has complained of mi* 0? 8 takiu« the shells, and was deter a- 1° st0 'J {t tmHr Worshi P remarked that if it had been the money, it would have been better in be Ju°'" ,ox :he trusted gentlemen would *■ a* bnef as possible.

Henry Mason, in the employ of Mr r amn toM th.Jfi she Us,?°™s,?°™ ia a barrow. H5

itZ°t!f r X° y V HC did not see th^ s^lls put cawM agH b? at distance he believed scribed the scene. He saw the Swimming of of iT en s °~; Md the barrow and tbe bass th P hfV arT? Upthe hiU- Mason carried the board and he carried the pole. A black l?n?«? amli George had been taldn2 shells, but they did not catch him. Mr Upton was? about being called when his Worship hoped they would not overlay the case. J Mr. Tole, Commissioner of Crown Lands deposed that the land between high and low water-mark was the property of the Crown. Mr. Joy said that Mr. Owen was not aware that he was committing an offence, or he never wouid have come into this Court cVii y then described the solitariness of t-helley Beach, where one might take a lonely stroll, and seldom meet a person, ex cept, perhaps, on a summer's day, some young lady intent upon the "Woman in White," and yet here, in this out-of-the-way district, a gentleman takes a few shells, which numbers bad done before without in terference, but Mr. Upton had resolved to make a case against Mr. Owen from personal feelings which would never have come into the Court had not Mr. Upton been at the trouble and expense. His Worship said it was almost impossible to look at this case without a smile ; it was really another version of "Much ado about nothing.'^ Still, if everybody went to the beach with a little wheelbarrow, where would be the shells in a little time ? The law was quite clear upon the matter, and had been in existence eight years. It was beyond a doubt that Mr. Owen had been

guilty of a breach of the law by removing shells from land which;did not belong to him. He should hays emptied the bags when he found he had broken the Law. He thought the expense of the board was superfluous,*^ it was the duty of everyone to protect public property,—not only for present e;ood, but for the good of those who will come after us. The Court had no alternative but to convict; but as tins case appeared to be brought for ward as a test, he should inflict but a nomi nal fine of Is and costs. The costs, how ever, were of a serious character, viz , £5 Gs.

AXOTHKR "MAGGIE NICHOLSON."

Mrs Nicholson, of West Qaeen-street, was charged with threatening to take ofF the nose and ears of Maggie Little, and to make her chignon a caution to snakes. Mrs Nicholson said it was all stuff. Mr Joy appeared for complainant, and Mr Laishley for defendant. Mr Laishley said it was a trumped-up case, got up through spite. Mr Joy said his client was a young married woman of a respectable character, to which several city tradesmen had attested. Mrs Little, a respectable looking youDg person, deposed to Mrs Nicholson's conduct, which was of a terrible nature. Mrs Nicholson : Your Worship, may I address the Court ? I'm a good woman. His Worship: You must reserve your speech for the present. Antonio Nicholson, husband of defendant, endeavoured to explain the case. It was about the children. His wife did not threaten to do for Mrs Little. She was one hundred yards away. To Mr Joy : He offered to settle the mat-

ter with Mrs Little rather thau have his nape in the paper. He had an objection to being advertised ; didn't seem to care about it. Mrs Nicholson denied calling complainant nasty names. She was a good woman. She did not threaten her. She only sang com plainant's own soDg :— Carrotty Sally, lhat lives in a' alley, Ana skips by the light o' the moon.

Mr Laishley was about to address the Court when his Worship said there was no necessity. He should call upon Mrs Nichol son to find two sureties in £10 each to keep the peace for six months. Defendant: Oh, my husband will be bound for me ; if not, I can go to gaol. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

The Opening of Ohinemuri.

Te Hira's Opinion.

GRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. An accident occured at the Pumping Association works at about five o'clock this morning, twenty-four strong iron bolts con necting the pump-rods broke while the engine was on stroke. This relieved the engine of weight and all water and piston flew up the end of the bob rod shattered, and four-inch iron pin snapped like a rotten carrot. A new piston rod will be inserted during the stoppage. Repairs will occupy ten days. The water is now up to the 400 feet level. —Tookey men have been knocked off in consequence, and it is expected to rise to 300 feet level before repairs are finished. At the Police Court to-day Charles Curtis, of the Pacific Hotel, was brought up charged with a breach of the Licensing Act Amend ment, by employing a barmaid after eleven o'clock at night. The case was adjourned till Thursday, in the absence of material witnesses and the barmaid in question. The Bright Smile has decided to discon tinue all crushing except at their own battery. The result from this is estimated to clear expenses while the company's large mill is being treated, besides a large quantity of stuff in the mine which would leave a profit if cartage expenses were deducted. The Bright Smile gold melted 227 ozs 5 dwts. The Vulcan tribute 2 ozs 7 dwts, not pay able. The tributers knocked off. At the Warden's Court the Bright Smile and Pumping Association v. Crown Prince Drainage Contribution, it was agreed that the Bright Smile be struck out of plant. An order was consented to and made for £19 6s Sd per month fov five months. ]No sales this forenoon. Buyers—Caledo nian, £5 ; City of London, 23s 6d. The latest from Ohinemuri last night says that several hapus agreed to their liabilities. On Saturday, Te Moananui's postponed theirs until to-day, and Te Eira's will be heard to morrow. Then it is proposed to appoint a delegate from each hapu to settle the matter with Mr Mackay. It is reported that Te Hira admits the im possibility of keeping the country closed, and is disposed to make the best terms he can for himself. The Advertiser says :—" All our informa tion coming from the very best sources points to the conclusion that if Ohinemuri is settled by Europeans the KiEgites will not stir or consider it incumbent upon them to take action in any way. They have already taken it for granted that <hinemuri was gone, and will not dream of provoking any danger by making a cause of quarrel of what is the affair of quite another tribe. Within the

last twelve months the communication be- Luc?!. fDemUri. and Te Kuiti has b*en much less frequent and intimate than it used

COROMANDEL.

m, This day. Ibe manager of the "Royal Oak mine reports the chamber in No 2, nearly com pleted. Jde expects to commence sinking tins week. A little gold was seen in the BtopeainNos. 1 and 2, which will be crushed. Ibe last 42 tons yielded 69 ozs 15 dwts retorted gold. The contractors for the low level have still hard ground, and no appear ance of change. _ The Emily is getting good stone from a rise on the leader, well defined, and good size. They expect a crushing at the end of the week. Tlle Bismarck find is an important one The leader is twelve inches wide, showing gold throughout the stone. The Plutus battery is going ahead, and will be finished by the end of the month. Major Keddell has gone to the 1 hames on mining busiuess. The Native Chief resumes work again to morrow. The Kapanga trial crushing yielded'B dwts to the ton.

TAURANGA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Southern Cross arrived at 7 this morn ing, after a rough passage.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

WELLINGTON,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The real facts of the snarl between the Post and Mr Halcombe are, it is said, (hat his Excellency is, though not generally known, one of the principal men in the Fielding Association ; and aa he was anxious to make a personal inspection of what he was so much interested in before leaving the colony, he wenfc up there, and Mr Halcombi? was naturally desirous to make things plea sant to the Governor, who was a director. Besides, he would go on ahead of him to see after his accommodation personally, and to do so, he had to trust the reception and tem porary care of immigrants upon landing to his deputy, who had already enough to look after. Food did not happen to be handy just at that moment, for such a largo mob of people as were landing early in the morning, but in a few hours they were ail provided — voila lout.

Those who projected an independent news paper compaiiy, have finally given it up as a bad job. The few who paid application money are to have it refunded, minus a share of the preliminary expenses. The Post again stirs the Brandon case, stigmatising the Gazelle notice of the case as grossly unfair.

Many friends of Mr Brandon regret the extreme publicity which the case has re ceived one way and another; mainly through the instrumentality of injudicious friends.

AN OLD AUCKLANDER QUALIFIES AT NAPIER FIRING.

(From our own Correspondent.)

NAPIER

This day

At the representative firing this morning, four of the Artillery qualified. Greer, SS point 3 ; Provo, S6 ; Sellars, S4 ; Renouf, S3.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Press Telegram Agency.)

Sunday. At the sale of racing stock yesterday, Fgaro was sold to T& Farmer, Hawkc's Bay, for 500 guineas. Titoki to the same pur chaser for 100 guineas, but Farmer after wards sold it to H. Prince, bookmaker, for 150 guineas. Tadnior was Bold for 250 guineas to Cotton, Dunedin. A 300-guinea bid for Wainui was refused ; 100 guineas was also ret'nsed for Hangi. Pokaka was sold to IVcGlashan for 130 guineas.

Mr de Bourbel reports of thefJiaremarket : Buyers—National Insurance, 27s ; National Bank, CSs ; South British, 48s Gd ; Standard Insurance, 8s; Colonial Bank, lls. Sellers — National Insurance, 28s ; National Bank, G9s ; South British, 49s ; Shipping Company, 29s ; Standard Insurance, 10s; Colonial Bank, 12s.

AUCKLAND DIVORCE CASE.

WELLINGTON. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

His Excellency was entertained at a fare well dinner by the members of the Welling ton Club on Saturday evening. Sir George Arney and the Puisne Judges were present as guests. The Times again strongly condemns the sale of the foreshore by the Provincial Government.

At the Divorce Court sittings to-day a rule nisi was granted for a divorce, held at the last sitting in A uckland in the case of Carpenter v. Carpenter and another. At the wool sale this morning merino mixed unwashed sold at Is ; another lot unwashed 9£d ; four bales washed sold Is.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Rosalia sailed this morning, in charge of Captasd Veal. Captain Crabbe also proceeds in her, and several of the crew were taken out of gaol and put on board in irons. The cook and steward have taken their discharge, and forfeited £50 wages, rather than go in the vessel.

ARRIVAL OF SHIP MATAURA.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrived—Mataura, ship, from London, after a passage of 90 days. She brings 40 passengers all well. She encountered heavy westerly weather in the Southern ocean. The quarter-master was washed from the •wheel and had his leg broken.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. The following are nominations for the St. Andrew handicap : Nelmes Faughaballagh ; Goodman's Kathleen aud Verbena, Leckie's Congreve ; Hutchison's Mabel : Noswoithy's Tadmar, Traitor; Pritchard's Pertobe ; Broadway's Miss Eowe ; Cotton's Envy ; Hastie's Lydia ; Coombes Fight Bower. There were sixteen nominations for the Spring handicap, including Mabel, Tadmor, Envy, Traitor, Sonnambula. The hurdle race is a walk overfor Kildare. A. H. Shurey, for many years porber for the Union Bank, Dunedin, was presented with a purse of sovereigns by his friends, on Saturday night, prior to being transferred to the New Ashburton branch. A diabolical attempt at incendiarism was made at the Registry Office, Dowling-street, occu ■'lied by Mrs Duck. An inquiry wi 1 he> heH

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day

Arrived : Ship Mataura, from London, 86 days out, all well. She has had very rough ■weather from the Meridian of the Cape. The barometer on 28th October was 2790. A man was washed from the wheel on the main deck, and had his leg broken.

THE EVENING STAR THURESSDYAM STUAHFLNK/.



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V^T ANTED. — First-class Servants , * awaiting Engagemetts Hours from ten to four. Wai-ing Room for ladies,—Mrs Coll?, Select Registry Office, Wakefleld-streft. WANTED, a Mate for the Belle Brandon.—Apply on loard. TITAN TED, a General Servant.— •'■ < Apply office of this paper. \ffi' AjS T ED, M achinists at Parker s » " London Boot F»cfory, Wakeaeld-street. • ' W _ ED, a Plumber and rJin ■o--^ er-J. H Witheford Newmarket. W^NTBD to LET, a newly-built " » Cottage, rontainirg six moms, near the corner of the Franklin and Ponsonby Roads.— .Apply Ja*. JackmaD, Nelson-sireet. "TO'ANTrf), a Painter.—Apply ™ * William Peterson, Karangahape Road. TO BOOTMAKERS.-Wanted, for -*- the country, a good steady workman —Apply to W. Jaffrey, iioatnuker, Aberc: ombie-street. WANTED to lET, in Parnell, a four-roomed House.—Ai,ply to W It Ellison, Grocer, Parnell. "TO"AJSTED, "Warehouse or Shop » V Work, by an experienced Machinist, at her own house, either in Mantles, Shiit, or Ladies' Under clothing,-Addres3 L.8., Stab office. TIT AN TED, immediatly, Apprentices ™ *tices to the Bressraaking,—Apply to Mr Winchombe, Lome-street, next door Mr Porters Store, W "ANTED, Carpenters to work at tbe Onelmnpa and Mungera Bridge — Apply to Martin Donaher, Contractor, or at the Wharf, Auckland ; or at the Bridge Orehunga. "OTANTRDj six or seven Carpenters ' » and fl;e or six Labourers. —Apply to C. Dun da?s, Cnehungi. T¥7A_nTED, a first-class Shipwright; i * also, a Boy about 35 or 10 for general work in a shipwright's yard, to proceed to Kaipara. -For particulars apply to 11. Melville, Saiales Point, Aucklnnd. ■yjf A N T B D, FOB WANGAPOUA SAW-MILLS : II cad Circular Tail Circular Stacker Slab Cutter Also, Two Handy Men for General Work. C. A. HARRIS. Britomart Road, HthNovember, 1574. WAITED' a Housemaid.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED KNOWN.-Now Pell in<? at 8. CoomVcs' City Clothing Mart, 20.000 yards SYD.VRY TWEED (slightly damaged by w.itor), at 2s lid an' 1 Aa lid per yirc). WAN i ED, a Wheelwright accus tomed to dray work ; al^o. an active ycuth as Striker for smith's shops. —Apply to Cousins and Atliin. Viccoria Steam Carriage and Wheel factory WANTED, Tailoresses and AppTentices. Constant ompJojment.—JN". Campbell, Albert-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to the tailway Terminus Hotel, Short street. WANTED, a respectable Lad as an Apir.entice to the Bakery business.—Apply to Thomas Teasdnle. WANTED, a Situation as Com panion to a Lady—Address E.A.8., effiuo of the Auckland Evening Stab. pOMFORTABLE LODGINGS for VV one gentleman at North Shore. Terms mode rate.—Apply Star office for address. WANTED, 30 good Bushmen.— For particulars, apply to H. Peclham, Forester's Arms. WANTED, an experienced General Servant : must be a good cook; no washing. Reference required —Apply to Mrs Montague, 4 doors below the Ola House at Home Hotel, WANTED, a Situation as Gover ness —Address A.R., office of the Aucklind Evening St\b. WANTED, the Public of Auck land to know that STRAWBERRIES and CREAM of the finest quality can be obtained at Mason Brothers, Parnell .Nursery. WANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baion, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. —Ford, Potter, and Co., Ihe Pantheon, Queen street. WANTPD KNOWN, that Ford, Potter & Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-scieet. AT the PANTHEOST you can get a good T-weedSuit made to Oder and warranted shrunk, at 40s. —Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. 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Junction of Grey and Queen street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, may be had the best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 255; hun dreds of patrons to choose from other garments at equally low prices. 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 Isaais' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONK WA TED IN OWN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above O. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. First-class work guaranteed. T the «JJLTY HAUL you will see the Largest Stock of Oilcloth!', Indian and Coir Mattings, Krusgeiß and Tapestry Carr.et3 in New Zealand :aU reduced to cost price. Must be cleared. Good Oilcloth, for pass&gea, at Is 9_ per yard^ WNTBD KtfOWST, that J. MORRISON fs prepared to execu'eull kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office. ANTED, 100 gross Wine Eottlea ; highest price given.—Cruickshank and Co.



WANTED, a j-oung Man, accustomed to the Grocery Trade.-H. and P. I Gibbons, Wellesley-street. WASTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner cf Qtteß_ aid Wakefield-ptreets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest ratex Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, | and Rail-Ruin Felloes, Ac. &<;.. always op hand. A | ar gesupply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hanfl .' yu A ;$. Xj_ D, 600 tons of uid * 7 Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste P?per, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c, at BA.TTYK <& CO.'S London Marine St.nve. Old Market, Queftr>-strß«t, Anckiand —S. Mosa, Manager T\TEV\r SUMMKE GOODS, imrival -L 1 led Patterns at the Cl^Y HA.LL — The Pio prietors having imported Krormous Shipments of Drapery a::d Men's Clotning for the Season, are nov effering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can b& purchased in any of the Wholesale Housfs of Auck a nd. 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JONiSS, Saddler, Queeu street. \Kj ANTED KNOWN, that The » V Pantheon is the only Hou-e in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vest?, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; oalatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Kiding Habits, from 50s; B'-ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street WANTED KNO WK THAT K. D. SYKES. Practical Watchmaker, &0., TJpper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly,, and to keep the tame in order fur twelve months. A fuil Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, 0,6 6s. WANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shews what cm be done in the way of supplying Clothing made tj rnea-ue ar.d well shrunk at a less price thac usually paid for ready-made Garments. — Ford, Poiter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street ■OT AN TED, to call special attention * * to our 153 Trousers to order, made from all wcitl Tweeds and thoroughly will shrunk. -Ford, Potter (_ co. The Pantheon, Queen-street. WANTED TO LET, five Booms un furnished. —Apply to Mrs Rountree, Milliner, &c, Karangahape Road. \/U ANTE D KNOWN, that a ** * terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated in Wakeflelrl-itrcfct in the shape of cutting down the prices ol Hoots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement.—GamU Brothers, Dublin House, AVake fiehl street. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONT3 LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade. In 2a a bushel (ba,s to he returned). - Apply to W. KIR.BY, corner of Queen and Waktneld-streets. A USTKALIAN MUTUAL PKOVIDKNT SOCIETY. Any Member of the Society who may wish to have a copy of the Fifth Quinquennial Report for 1874, shewing the fifth division of profits, can i btain one on on application at the oifice of the Society, Grey street, Wellington, or of any of the agents throughout New Zealand. By order f the Board. JOSEPH DYER, esident Secretary. Cth November, 1874. HMO Cowkeepers.—Good Fresh Grains JL ior sale at the Golden Crown Distillery, Grafton Koad. 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. HKNSHAW, Tauranga. TO Merchants and Others.—The advertiser is open to an Engagement as Ship ping Clerk ; thoroughly understands Customs busi ness—twelve years experienca. Unexceptional re ferences.—Address X, office of this paper. GOOD accommodation for a single Man and a pair of Horses. —Apply to Mr Bray, Upper Quet n-street, .Newton. AUCKLAND HORTICUL TUKAL SOCIETY. THE SUMMER EXHIBITION OF THE AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Will be held in the CITY HALL, QDEEN-STREET, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, When upwards of 150 Prizes will be offered for public competition. Schedules of Prizfis, 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. T. F. CHEKSEMA.N, Hon. Secretary. THS TEMPLAR— The adjourned General Meeting of Members of above Benefit Society will be held at the NewtonHaHTO-MORxOW (Tuesday), 17th inst, at 7.30 p.m.—S WORMS, Secr..ury. rjpEN SHIiXINGH reward —tost in A Queen-street, Onehunga, yesterday, between Blakey's and Long;ey's, a Purse, cont .inicg bill and sum of M-rney. 't he finder will receive the above reward by returning same to Mr Longley, Butcher, Queen-street, * nehunga. TEST SHILLIiNCrS BEWAED.- Lost, on Friday evening last from the steamer Lady * Bowen, a small black English Terrier Dog, answer'nsrflto the name of "Msngo ' —The fin er wiil receive the Jabove reward on returning the same to Messrs Dunning'B Store, in the Market. "XJ" O T I C E. All persons having Claims against Charles Burton, ilate of the Victoria Hotel, are requested to send them n to the undersigned within one week from date Hj__ J. M. fr J. MOWBRAY. 42. Queen street, Auckland, November 12,1874. AT the CITY HAIL you can pur chase Black Silks at 2s 6d.259d,35, and 3s 6d pc yard, free from jute, they ara imported direct from the Manufacturers ; jalso choice Fancy Silks from 2a 6d per yard. Jfi O R SALE, a STEAM CRANE and Derrick attached—perfectly new. The Crane lifts 5 tons, turns entirely round in either direction, travels pn the rai s 3ft 6in gu3ge\ and has Derrick apparatus to alter the radius. The whole may be woik> dby 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 laken at Wellington. JNO. BROGDEN & SON. Albert Barracks, November 16,1874. OABD ASD isES DENCE.— One or two single Men could be comfortably accommodated at reasonable terms.—Apply Mrs Day, West Willow House, Albert-street. One minutes walk from Union Bank.



AT the CIST HALL you can purchase a Fashionable Straw H*t fo' 63. T~H OK O UGtlß iiH L) HOUSES Wanted at the JUNCTION" HOTKL. Elegant Apartments for them. fTtO LST or EOK SALE with im- JL mediate possession, a new eight-roomed Veran | dah Cottage in Ponsoubr Koad, adjoining the 1 residence of Mr Jakins ; (?ov>d well, *c -Apply to J Carson, Stitohbury's iitiildtog ■, Queen-street; or, on tha premises. GEWING MACHI If E S I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sesring Machines known, viz.. Singers', Thomas', flowa s, Howes improved, WKelerand Wison, JSus?ey and Fillings'improved "juittle Stranger" and "Wanza.' Alirge Stock to select iron , A. printed guarantee given with each machine, ut l^rtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro perly dona. Neeoles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. PI AX\ O 3*" O & TKB AND HARMON lUiMS. Just Arrived, and on Sale, a cumber of Pianofortes by Bord, Zeigler. Debain, and other makers. Also, Harmoniums, all of which will be sold cheap. A handsome .Hughs"! Pianoforte, in walnut c-se, to be sold at coat price. Also oie for hire. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired in town or country.—F. H. WEBB, Music Saloon, Wellesley street, near Hobson-street. FONSONBT PLAGE, Grace-street. —For Sale, on easy terms, two acres of good land in cultivation. On it a Kirst-class Cottage (new). — Apply to I>. Meddins, on the ground. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRE AND MABIN'JE. Head Office —Princess-stkekt, Dunbdin. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING DIRECTORS: James .Andersm, Esq. George Young, Esq. James Cu.le, Esq. h. 1 hjn-m*n. Esq. David Blxter, Dsq. G. F. Reid, Esq. The Hon. James Paiersan. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehouses Dwelling-houses, &c, at current rates. The Company will also take Risks 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 Association Insurer, will participate in the Profits of the Company. GEO. W BIN'NEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. Jg&&^ QHIP HTDASPES' jgl^lol^:. K3 CAPT. BAJ3OT, FROM ■sF^fyjggaa notice to consignees. Delivery Orders can be obtained at our office on presentation of Bills of Lading and payment of freight. Cargo not removed from the wharf by four o clock of each day will be stored at consignees' lisk and expense. A sight Kntry to clear the ve3sel will be passed on WEDNESDAY, the 18fh inst., at 12 toon. CKUICKSRAJSK & CO, Agents. High-streei, November 16,1874. "TnTX~"~"P O R TABANAKTi fSSsas&Hc^ NELSON, PICTON, WEL <W'x^fc'e^^'TlN-!STON, LYTTELTON, AND CHAtMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company'ss s- Phoebe, IT; Worsp, Commander, from the Onehunga Wharf on WEDN K-DAY next, 18th instant, imme diately after arrival of Train leaving Auckland at 2 pm. For freight or passage applr to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. "FUNCTION HOTEL' THE HOTEL WTT/L SOON BE IN COMPLETE WORKING ORDEk. FOR SA E (cheap), Fishing Boats, Life Boats, Dirigies.- J. W. Carr, next Uas Works. A UCKLAND SAYINGS' BANK Established in 1847. Presidfnt : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Vice-president : W. C. WILSON, Esq. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday » » Wednesday ~ ~ Thursday ~ „ Friday >■ v And to receive Money only on Saturday eveninga from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 6 per cent interest is allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. Q.BATEFUL— C QMFOKTI.NG. EPjPS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural aws which govern the operation of disgeslion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flaveured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills."— Civil Service Gazette. MANTJiPACtmtE of Cocoa. - "We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs James kpps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, in their works in the ituston-rofid, London."—See rticle in Cassells Household Guide. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold unly in packets, labelled thus :— JAMES EPPS & CO., homoeopathic chemist 3, 48, Threadneedle-stkeet, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works, Diaaa Place, Euston Road, London. ABEJJDEBN POLISHED GRANITE MOUME.TS, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand. INSCRIPTIONS ACCURATE AND BEAUTIFUL. Plans and Prices Free from JOHN LEGGE, SOTTLPTOR, AbKRDEKN, SCOTLAND. BUY RECKIT T'S FRENCH BLUE, And see that each ball is wrapped in paper bearing the name of EECKITT, As its splendid quality has caused a host of Inferior imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers, Storekeepers, &c. pOALS! COALS! COALS MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, 400 TONS. Our COAL Is all kept tinder cover, bo that our customers may rely upon always getting them clean and dry. Also, Iron Tank for sale, with or without taps. JAMES BUTCHER. BBOCCOLI PLANTS, CAULIFLOWER PLANT 3, CaBK«GE pjuJUt.Td BED CABBAGE PLANTS C.UCUMBER PLANTS MiiLoi> PLANTS TuMaTO PLANTS. The 'above are our own growing, and can be had , in any quantity. A regular supply will be kept at R. BAIRD'S, < VICTORIA SEED BTOR BSj Or, Mechanics' Bay Nursery.



-pLLERSLIE GABBKNS, THE ELLERSLIE GAEDEN& ARE NOW OPEN". STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, TEA AND COFFEE, DAILST, ADMI3SIOK-SIXPENC3. ■yiCTOEJA COMPANY, A.E.Y. The Monthly Inspection of the Victoria C°mP«?y will be held to-morrow, TU^DAY Kvemng,^l7tU inst at 730 Every member is warrei to aaend in Fall Diess with Aims and AcCoU*rel^ ; l^ OM: Capt. Commanding Victoria Co., A.R.V. LOST, last evening, a White Cock atoo, with two links of a chain -The finder will receive a 1 reward on returning the same to the Freemans' Bay Hotel. TUST 4EEIVED by Xio Xoge, and «l For Sale --250 bags Canterbury Oats, 25 cases Canterbury Cheese. 25 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams.-Levi W. Eaton. "OILLIAEDS —I Match of 1,000 JO for £40 will be played at the <*°jernor Browne Hotel THIS EVRNING, commencing at ' ° ciocir, between Mr Joseph Pool and an Amateur, the #ter receiving 250 points. OTRAWBEERIES and CEEA.M! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM !! AT WILLOW GEQVE, BEACH ROAD, DEVONPOET, One hundred yards from Masonic Hotel. R. ALISON In thanking the public for their, erjw* [f «{J support last season, desires to intl™a4 : shed and further improvements have been n »ett, provision madeiov an ample supply of GRLA.ai. SWINGS, FIRST-CLASS CROQUET LAWN. UNEQUALLED CREAM ! DELIGHTFUL SHADE! r iALL~77T_^TTuIsCTION {j HOTEL. _________ f|Tj_E UN D JSJiSTG7^"^ HAS FOR SALE T O A R NDR IV E: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20oz Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Kope, best quality, H>° 3}in - Chain Cables, JtO ljin, Admiralty tete3 Anchors, from 4cwt to lO^cwt, Admiralty testea Baxter Brother's Kotal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality rarftas Christie's Double-crown iioyal Navy Canaas Gordon's Koyal Navy ■ anvas SS^ra'nd^l^caslcand drums Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Tw;ne Paints—White, green, and blacz, «c. D. H. McKENZIE, CUSTOM-HOUaiS STREET. -OAILWAT SLEEPERS. The undersigned is pr^elto give Jj}«* for Railway Sleepers, dressed °r™dressed -No C^X for landi_g. Dressed by steim at cheap rates. Apply t0 F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station: 0 Mechanics" Bay. poMPULSUiif S ALi3 AT THE CITY HALL, (LAT. A. LIKABT7RY AND Co) A SALE OF DRAPK'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, MATTINGS FURNISHINGS Of ovary description WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CITY HALL, ON SATURDAY, 24th OCTOBER, And will continue for ONE MONTH, After which the residue of the.STOCK will be sold by Tender. "^^^raUR^DXY7NOVEMBERri9^ HANDSOME COTTAGE PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT PARK ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Firth Wriglev, to sell at his residence, Park Road, Newmarket, on Thursday, 19th inst, at li o'clock. His HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Handsome itosewood Pi*noforti by J. Brins inead and Son ; Pier Glass, Engrav nps. Loo Tables, Fenders and Firtirons, Uurt*:n, P..-les Gun Case, Hand sewing Machine, arpets, Cliiffoni ier, Barometer, Floor Cloth, t-ofa, Tables, Shower Bath, Rimu Bedstead Chest Drawers, Toilet 'J ablea, Washstands and Ware, Mirrors, Knglith Uook.ng liar _c, Force Pump, Cooking Utensils. SAMUEL COCHHANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. CORN EXCHANGE. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IN THE ESTATE OP MESSES. MURPHY BROTHERS, GRAHAMSTOWN. GEO. W. BINNED WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, 19th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whole of the Stock -in - Trsde, &c, belonging to the above Estate, consisting of GROCKRTES PROVISIONS IRONMONGERY &C, &c, &c. Removed to Auckland.for convenience of sale. _ Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, ETC., At the Residence of Mr J. W. Smith, Cook-street near Nelson-street. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr J. W. Smith to sell by auction at his residence, < ook-street, on Thursday, the 19th insUnt, I at 11 o'clock, The Whole of His Household Furniture, Piano, forte, <ie, &o. Terms .-—Cash.