j^jjjSS"" has beTn delivering political HS?ftmlh of France. L> 9 to bounces his belief that a Be <^rentiß meant for France. ..MiV"", ,^-t e has been ordered to leave fa^JSer immediately. foW uUU «rote a friendly letter to Mar- Hi flFop/ e w, respecting the withdrawal o^^rsvisi* 8 Valz in the interesta °* M- *■ . Republic. e Frenw r agkan appropriation for />,JiXrPalace of St. Cloud. ffmoress has mooted a proposition Th?, ™L of the Women's Association ¥.St at Berlin. The Queen of Wur- 1 a the Queen of Soxony, the Princess *"" nd the Grand Duches of Baden have to attend. Ffjg Emperor has postponed his proposed Government have paid Alsatiars jy two millions sterling for war injuries.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

/Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) 1 OVERDRAUGHTS. fitty FeatoD, and John Flood were char jwith being diunk last night, and fined, 20s and the latter 10s or the alter iire of imprisonment, ™ THE BARBER OF EDEN". bhn Thakaberry, who for the last four y'rf has occupied _ the position of Vjjf.dresser to the inmates of Mount ■M, was introduced into Court this jjrDing on a charge of drunkenness, 'S to the amusement of the public, while in U state, playing leap-frog and turning j,p ß y-turvey in Durham-street, prisoner meant no harm by his antics, it «s merely exercise after some weeks' con tinent at the Mount. gjs Worship inflicted a tine of 20s and jostJ, or 4S hours. prisoner bowed and chose the latter Jternative. . "my boat is on the shore." John Taylor, on remand, was again brought upon a charge of stealing a boat value £10 j, the Prince of Wales' birthday, the property of George Clarke. Mr Meyer appeared for prisoner, and pleaded nob guilty. John Olsen, sailor, remembered leaving a dingey belonging to the schooner Heather Jell opposite the cutter Dawn at twelve o'olock on the the 9tb. He missed the boat in the evening of that day. The owner was George Henry Clarke, and its value was £10. Arthur Keightley, of the cutter Dawn, aw the prisoner on the 9fch instant loitering jbont the Dawn. He asked for the loan of ledinsy, which was made fast at the stern. He replied that he could not, as he did not Jtnow to whom the boat belonged There were three boats fastened to the Heather Sell. He then took the white dingy with nt leave of any one, and he pulled away icross the stream.

To Mr Meyer : He furnished prisoner with some pieces of wood and a few spikes. He was not aware that prisoner had any business on the Dawn. He was mate with Taylor on tbe Southern Cross. Prisoner said something about oysters, but lie could not remember distinctly what lie aid,

Serjeant Henry Martin deposed that he wrested the prisoner on the 12 inst, on the present charge. The dingey was brought to him by a lad who found it drifting down the habour.

To Mr Meyer: Prisoner did not deny laving been afloat in the dingy ; bat said, farther that another person was with him, a »ilor who had been working on the Falcon, hot who had not been seen since.

Mr. Inspector Broham said he waa sorry lie lad who found the boat was not present, tot if it was necessary for this witness to spear he would ask for a remand.

Mr. .Meyer objected to a remand, and ad liessed the Court for the defence, arguing 'it although prisoner took the boat there i no felonious intent.

flis Worship referred to a number of par id cases, but in the present instance there fid not appear to have been any intention of liealing the boat. He had suffered about a week's imprisonment and he had suffered* jutly. He would be discharged, and his Worship hoped it would be a lesson to him. LTJNACY.

A man was charged with being of unsound Bind, and upon the medical testimony of Dr Kenderdine and Dr Kennedy was committed for a time to the Hospital, as there appeared to be a probability that the patient might be restored to mental health in a few days. COOK AND LAMB. George Cook again appeared in answer to a charge of drawing a 'bus at the corner of Symonds-street and Karangahape road, thereby preventing James Gardener from passing on the right side of the road, accord to law, and the customs of our forefathers, from the time of King Alfred. Mr Broham conducted the case, and Mr Joy appeared for defendant. James Gardener deposed that he was •Imosta stranger in this country, aDd was now a coachman in the employ of Mr James i lamb i and drove one of that gentleman's ' 'bosses. He was returning from Newmarket, •ad defendant was just before him ; he tried to get past on the right hand side, but Mr Ceok would not allow him to pass. He con foned to prevent him passing, and shook his tog whip in a threatening attitude. He 1« afraid Cook would thrash him; he «ied as though he meant it. He was %d to walk in consequence. His con j*was so bad that Mr Clayton expostu *l with him, but to no purpose. *o Mr Joy : He was behind Cook, or he «oulcL not have been cooked by him in that fy, nor would he have put up with such >«>oe. He had only been in Mr Lamb's "uploy a week. He was not a skilled coach ■ton; he was considered a steady hand. The {^position 'bus was in the middle of the road, when he wished to pass, Mr Cook drove ™the right and hindered him. Mr Frederick G. Clayton, wholesale batcher, deposed that he got into Mr Lamb's tow for the purpose of going into town. Mr Chyton then described the numerous petty toaoyances to which complainant was sub jected. He even drew his 'bus across the fo*d. He remonstrated with Cook for his Unseemly conduct towards Lamb, when Cook fasok his whip at witness in a very threaten tog manner, but of which he took little notice.

Sergeant-Major Pardy was examined as to j«e boundary of the city, and shewed that •he spot where the fracas took place was kyond the limits. Mr Joy addressed the Court for the de duce, and expressed his regret that the case ™ Cook and Lamb should so often be brought forward. His client was a quiet driver as witnesses could testify, as well Mr u ayton, he would call Mr Jordan. . Joseph Jordan, another driver, deposed jtoat he was the coachman on the opposition ,"aB. He saw the two busses in the distance j? Symonds-street. They were both travel jHS at a moderate pace. Cook was first, ji^b was next. He could not speak posi tlVely of the case in dispute. He had got * good way on the road at the time. He «maelf did nothing to hinder either. He "*s always up to his work. •ttw "Worship wished to know if anything 1 the kind had been brought aeainst Mr. , **t Joy Ba id Beveral charges had previously O^ged against his client, but they had j^d in amos (; mysterious way. ft r°ham said they were brought under c Wrong Act, and as some time had elapsed, Hig "w^ w*tfldrew the charge against hio*. »ta orsnip said that it wa3 evident there a great feud between those Bus proprie »taJ a?^ Bucll men must k® made to un(ler- c ohbV c interest of the public must be CW ed ai* weU as "their pockets. Mr Jttaft ai^ no doubt spoken truth in the en.n He hoped that Mr Cook's good •c would teach him the folly of such con »aud that these gentlemen in future

would be more courteous in their manner. Mr Cook must pay a fine of 20s and costs.

EDUCATION RATE. A number of cases where persons had been summoned for non-payment of the education rate, were adjourned until next week. This was all the business

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

THE RIFLE COMPETITION.

The Opening of Ohinemuri.

TE MOANANUI MORE FRIENDLY.

KOPUA. HARBOUR REPORT.

THE BARMAID CASE

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) ... . This day. Mining matters are verj dull. Much regret is felt that Hopkins, Hazard and McLeod, three of the best shots, failed to qualify in the list of competitors for Colonial firing. The scores yesterday were as follows :— Fenton 93, Grant 87, Shepherd, 79, Hicks 79, Bayldon 77. The three first are iiijle hangers, the latter belong to No. 3 Company At the Police Court to-day, the auctioneers assault case was adjourned. An irregularity was discovered yesterday at the rifle competition. At 200 yards, the bull's-eye was discovered to be above regula tion size, and a protest was entered against the scores of all who fired prior to the dis covery. It was found that a target six feet by six was substituted for one six feet by four, and the centre was one foot larger than Government regulation. rlhe officers in .charge are blamed for not exercising more care. It is possible that competitors Mill have to fire again.

The Advertiser correspondent writes that Te Moananui and his people have got over their sulkiness, and settled all their accounts satisfactorily. One native who received over £1000 cash, asked for a small cheque to make it eleven hundred even money. The natives are quite prepared to give the hills and country at Ohinemuri, but want to keep the flats.

Trouts are reported to be numerous at the head water of the Thames. One was shot by Maories in a pool near the main river a fuw days ago.

Messrs VVright and Etrington's report on the Kopu harbour says it has eighteen feet of water within 15 yards of the shore. The river is two thousand feet wide, the rise of the tide (eight feet) making a depth of twenty - six feet close to shore. The bank offers every facility for the conduction of a quay to run parallel with the river with the same depth of water for a mile. Open flat to ShortJand. The are no engineering diffi culties whatever, and little or no cutting or rilling. With a bridge over the Kauaeraii£;a a road could be opened at once. The valu able nature of the Kopu as a harbour was not previously appreciated.

The Naval Erigade competed to-day for places in the compelitive list. There was some splendid shooting :—Armstrong, 92 ; iN'ewdiek, 91 ; Brown, 88 ; Sykes, 87 ; kelson and Grundy, 84; Kemp, No. 2, 84 ; Gordon, 79 ; Kobinson, 77 ; Clarke, 77. Few more still to fire.

At the Police Court to-day, the case against Mr Curtis for breach of the Licensing Act in employing a barmaid after 11 p.m. was with drawn.

Some amusement was caused by the assault case, Pulleine v. Binney, both auctioneers. After hearing the evidence, defendant was fined Is without? costs. The case arose out of a disputeMregarding Murphy Bros.' goods. The Loyalty has a fair show of gold in the winze to-day. Sales-City of London, 26s 6d|; City of York. 9s. Buyers — Otago, 6s 6d ; Calf (paid), 7s, new, 4s 3d ; City of London, 265 ; City of York, 7s.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

There has been a temporary discharge of some hands in the Union Beach mine, as they can get no more stone at present, until the lower Jevel is further ahead; will start immediately on the new shaft. A lecture last night by Mr Stewart, on the transit of Venus, was largely attended. Collection good for cemetry improvement. The Bismark leader has an average of 14 inches wide. Gold is seen at each breaking down. It is an important find. Tbs Plutus battery is making great pro gress. They will have the fires under the boiler next week. The Plutus winze is down to the traur^-ay level, and open up all the mines. The tramway is nearly finished.

TAURANGA.

This day. Another meeting was held re the opening of the Mechanics' Institute on Sundays, last night, when it was decided by a majority of one to opsn. Much feeling is shown on the subject, and another meeting is desired by the opponents of the measure.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

PEOTEST AGAINST SIR GEORGE ARNEY'S DEPARTURE FOR AUCK LAND.

INCREASED CITY KATES IN WEL-

LINGTON.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent).

This day.

The Post last night says :—" We cannot allow it to pass without a protest against the action by the Chief Justice, in leaving his proper place as President of the Court of Appeal, for the purpose of going to Auckland to administer the necessary oath to the new Governor. The proceeding appears wholly unnecessary and extremely objectionable. There is not the slightest necessity for swearing in the Marquis of Normanby at Auckland. There is nothing whatever to prevent the Luna being sent to await the arrival of the Hero at that port, and bring his Excellency either direct, reaching Wel lington before Sir James Ferguason had left Auckland. Obviously, the scab of Govern ment is the proper place for the ceremony. Why it should be deemed advisable for Bir George Arney to meet Lord Normanby at Auckland any more than it was for him to receive his predecessor at Hokitika, we alto gether fail to perceive." In conclusion, it says, "there is no valid reason why Lord Normanby should not be dworn in at Wel lington, and we utterly disapprove of the important interests at stake in our highest Court of law being subordinated to any other considerations." Considerable dissatisfaction is expressed at this years rating. The assessor went on the principle that as rents had gone up very much since last year, rates should be raised proportionately.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

The acclmatization of brown trout was bo successful that the Proviacial Government have proclaimed four rivers open for fishing in December, January, and February next. Fishirjg licences at £1 are to be issued. The Waitaki, Shag, Kakanui Island Stream, Water of Leith, and Fulton's Creek are thrown open under these licenses. John Parsons' house at Weatherstone was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Insur ance, £500. ;.::: The dearth, of labour U excessive. The

tender for the erection of public baths. Ihere is a dearth of news in shipping. «,1 ePromw?ll B°ld yield, as already tele-

CALIFORNIAN MAILS FOR NEW ZEALAND.

SAILING OF THE HERO FOR AUCKLAND.

HOKITIKA,

(From our own Correspondent.)

mi This day. Ihe steamer Wonga Wonga, is not an nounced in the Melbourne papers as loading having sailed for Auckland. °

The Hero left Melbourne for Auckland via Sydney on the 14th inst. She will p.obably bring on the Californian mails for New Zea land.

The mail steamer Mikado is announced to leave Sydney for Auckland on the 21st inst.

Mr Hoskings and Miss Colville will shortly visit Auckland.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

- This day. George Eendall, carrier, was drowned while crossing the Waipoie liver with a load of timber.

Mr Dickson, of Porfcabello's, score was 27 at 200, 24 at 400, 24 at 500, and 23 at 600. The Artillery competed yesterday, the scores being—Lieut. Muir, 90 ; Gunner Muir, 87 ; Gunner Adams, late of Toko mairiro, 83.

The evidence in the Comet case shewed that Mcllroy, when negotiating with the men, was part owner of the vessel then under treaty, and fer sale to a firm for whom Mar tin acted as agent. Mr Bathgate, in dismissing the informa tion, said the complication arose from Mar tin not conducting his business in a proper way, and Mcllroy, under the circumstances, was justified in thinking he was his agent. There was a scene in the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon. Messrs Barton and Stewart, counsel, had a disagreement during the hearing of a case in which they were engaged. Mr Mansford, the presiding magistrate, interfered, saying Mr Barton had been precipate. The latter re tori ed that the Bench had no right to interfere, and asked for an adjournment of the case to allow his client to gefc another solicitor. Mr Mansford refused, whereupon Mr Barton left the Court, declaiinghe would neverconduct another case while Mr Mansford piosided.

WANGANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

The Wanganui Rifle? fired for choice of representatives, with the following result : — Churton, 95 ; Collard, 92 ; Sommerville, 91. Five more scored over 80 and an average of 70.

NAPIER.

(From our own correspondent.) Ihis day. Sailed : Augusta, brigantine, for the Thames, in ballast.

The Luna is still in port, waiting for Mr McLean, who left for his station last even ing.

Another still more stormy meeting of Stuart and Co.'s creditors yesterday, broke up without effecting anything. An impression prevails amongst the creditors tbat thu estate is able to pay 20s ia tke pound.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Arrived : Ship Waitara, from London, with 56 passengers, after a voyage of 82 days. All are well. She brings some valu able stock.

The Taranaki searched the coast from the North, and the Ladybird from the South, but saw no signs of the Kaituna, schooner. All hope is gone. Madame Goddarcl goes to Dunedin first, and then plays at Christchurch.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.) This day. Henry Wright, lats Sergeant of the Armed Constabulary, was brought up yesterday on a charge of embezzlement. Col. Lyon, Major Tuke, and others were called as witnesses. He is charged with appropriating £8 ]9j, being proceeds of a money order given him to collect. He was committed for trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court, to be held bere on the first of April next, when he will also appear on a charge of forgery.

WELLINGTON.

(From Press Telegraph Agency.) This day. The following is an extract from a te'e gram sent by Dr. Featherston to the Minister of Immigration, giving a list of the last immigrant ships that sailed in October, as foilowa : The Dilharee, with 370 ; Ihrerene, with 200 ; Warwick, with 240. For Auck land : Berar, with 360 ; Humbolt, with 390. For Wellington : Galbraith, with 140. Fer Nelson, 320; Wild Deer, 300 for Otago ; Acheron, 200, for Taranaki ; Angelsey, 200, for Nelson. For Canterbury : Avalanche, 320 ; Lady* Jocelyn, 530 ; Waimate, 370. Total, 4010hou1s.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The box plan of Madame Goddard's first concert was opened to-day. A double num ber of seats in the dress circle was applied for, and within half-an-hour every seat in the circle was engaged.

The ArtilleYy fired for district represen tatives with the following results : Lieut. Muir, 91 j T. Muir, 87 ; Ady, 83.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Tararua has arrived with English dates to Novembsr 10, and Australian to November^ 12.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The ship Auckland, from Glasgow to Dunedin, is passing. Reports all well.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

(PER TARARUA.)

THE WAR BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN SETTLED.

DISRAELI UPON THE COLONIAL POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT.

(Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Agency.)

LeNDON, November 5 to 10.

The result of the elections in twenty-three States, gives the Democrats a majority in the next Congress. The Press consideis this a condemnation of Grant's administration, and against his re-election to the Presidency. In the Senate forty Republicans, thirty-three Democrats, and for House of Representatives, 111 Republicans, and 181 Democrats. Mr Gladstone in a pamphlet entitled "Political Expostulation," addressed to the English Roman Catholics, challenges them in •justice to themselves and country, to demonstrate how Papal obedience can be reconciled with civil allegiance.' The bankruptcy is announced of Abraham Depas.

Meibour* 16^ steamer has sailed for

r? f Ve? ,hund red and forty bales of New /.ealand hemp were sold at good prices. It is reported that there will be no war between China and Japan, China agreeing to pay the .Tapenese a hundred thousand taels ta leave Formosa.

Archbishep Manning has written, in answer to Mr Gladstone's pamphlet, affirming that the decrees of the Vatican are unaffec ted by the civil allegiance of Roman Catholics, which is as pure, true, loyal as that of any subjects of the empire. The civil allegiance of every Christian, he adds, is limited by conscience. Mr Disraeli, at the Lord Mayor's banquet, dwelt upon the contentment and solid pros perity in the country, and revival in trade. The revenue was fully realising anticipation. The poli.-.y of the Government was to consoli date colonial possessions, and establish an identity of interests with the mother country abroad. There was a general desire to main tain peace.

Madrid, November 9. Don Carlos and staff have arrived at Hendayne, France. Spain demands their internment. A later telegram says the re ported entry to Hendaye is contradicted.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

[Per Tarartja.]

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF MEL-

BOURNE WITH THE CALI FORNIAN MAIL.

A PROPOSITION RESPECTING FIJI

. Melbourne, November 12. The race meeting was financially, and in respect to attendance, the most successful held at Flemingfcon. £000 alone was realised on Cup days. Haricot's victory was good for the rim/, and saved many. Melbourne won tha Flemington plate, 3 miles, beatirg both Goldsbrough and Diver. Gaslight won the Oaks. — Governor Bowen. has received six months' leave of absence. He pro ceeds home as soon as Parliament rises. —Dr. Tracy, after a long lingering illness, has died.—Blondin has been very unfortunate as regards the weather. Monday, during the squall, his tent blew down.—The RevT J. T. Walker is elected Moderator of the Wesleyan Church.—The Marquis of Normanby and family leave Brisbane to-day for Syiney, en route for New Zealand.— Victoria won the cricket match against IS Adelaide cricketers by 18 runs —The City of Melbourne arrived three daya early, and made (he passage from Kandavu in three days four hours.—Two failures are reported —Henry Millo, timber merchant, and Wil liam Mitchell and Co., brewers, Richmond.

SYDNEY, November 14. The correspondence relative to Fiji is published, and shows that Lord Carnarvon made a proposition that four of the Austra lasian colonies, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and New Zealand, should to gethercontribute£4.ooo annually towards the cost of governing Fiji. The Assembly, by a majority of three rejected the motion to grant the lato Chief Justice a gratuity of £700.—A disturbance occurred at Ipswich betu-een the Roman Catholics and the Orangemen, owing to a lecture on "~1 he Monk that shook the world." A free fight ensued, and the police cleared tha hall.

SIR GEORGE GREY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sib, —I see that your unfortunate friend of the Cross is becoming alarmed at Sir George Grey's iatention to ask the electors of Auckland for a seat in the House «f Repre sentatives. I believe that Sir George would supply a want that his been felt by those who have opposed the present Govern ment, in fact, the leading men of the Opposi tion could afford to drop their personal jealousies and agree to form a party that would be determined to put an end to what was well described last Session as the present personal Government of the colony. Sir George Grey's presence in the House of Representatives would be the " Notice to quit" of a certain class of men. I mean the honest twenty who always voto with the ministry. I think the Editor of the Cross had better think twice befora he commits the paper to oppose Sir George Grey.—l am, &c, Elector.

November 19, 1874

THE SPARROW V. THE BANK.

An action for damiges—not heavy—is, we understand, set on foot, by a few of the most prominent cocksparrows and their mates, who have been justly aggrieved on account of unlawful ejection from their homes, without previous warning. The indictment contains several counts. Firstly, " That some person or persons unknown to them—but supposed to occupy apartments in the Bank —did, on or about the 17th instant, with malice afore thought, forcibly eject us from our premises, being lessees of such from the Parent Society (the Acclimatization Society, of Auckland). Secondly, That the said premises have been ostensibly shut against us, causing great inconveniences to us, our eggs, and little ones. And we lay damages at the price generally got about Christmas for eggs —viz ,2s Gd dozen—l 72 dozen eggs, with all faults, if any, at this rate." We further add that it is our intention to take possession again as soon as possible, and if we cannot get in any other way, we must go through the wire grating. We, there fore, warn any who may in future attempt to trouble us, that the concentrated beaks of our race here located, shall resent to the death any such efforts to extinguish us. We shall commence building to morrow, by sunrise, on. the site of the late massacre, and are already calling for tenders for the work, and after consultation with our Society in Princes-street, we will accept the lowest of them.

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Every description of JPlumbing, Gasfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epurcd. First-class work guaranteed. "WANTED KNOWN, that D. * V Goldie is prepared to supply all Mnds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Rashrs, Doors, Mouldinps, Broad Timber House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts Tron bark and Blno Gv.m Laths, Shingles, &e.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his lard , Custom-houae street. TETANTED, Everybody to know * * that W. S. JOKKS, Raddle-, Qneen-atreet U appointed Role Agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal 'Embrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep. A certain euro for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. TI/'ANTFD KNOWN, that at J. * 8. CeßtTtY's. Junction of Orey and Qneen street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, roav be had the best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 25s ; hun dreds of patrons to choose from other garments at equally low prices. TX7ANTED 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 Port and Custom house-street, next Isasos' Bonded Store. TV, & G. WINSTONE. TKT ANTED, the general public to ,™ * know that W. KIR?Y, corner of Queen and 1 Wakefield-streets, has on sale .-—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. &c, *c. always on hand. A ar gesup ply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at B ATT YE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager NEW SUMMHSK G-OODS, unrival led Patterns at the CITY HA.LL.—The Pro prietors having imported Enormous Shipments of Drapery and Men's Clothing for the Season, are now offering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can be purchased in any of the Wholesale Houses of Auck and. Let the public come and judge for themselves. WA VTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle, Sheep, *c, continues to give tha greatest satisfaction te 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. -Sole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED to FELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Plousrbs, &o. „ N B — Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaL—ALPRiID SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANT ED KNOWN THAI' K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &c, 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, £0 6s. WANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated in Wakefiold-street in the shape of cutting down the prlfir 8 of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld-street. JyJ"EW ZEALAND FEENS. HANDSOMELY-BOUND BOOKS OP PBKNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. Extract from Letter rkobived by T. Crak •wkll. —"The collection of ferns shewed me were oorrectly named and bftantifully preserved "— J. B. Hooker, F.R S.L.S.; Boyal Gardens, Kew, London. " The book is exactly the land of thing to choose for a present."— New Zealand He.rald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Gross. All Ferns mounted by T. Cbinwkli. bear bis name and address. May be obtained of Champtaloup Co. Cooper, Upton and Co.. Wayte, Granwell and and or of T. Oranwell, Parnell. *" „



Q I T T HALL. MADAME HOLLER'S GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 23. Admission, 2s. Tickets may be had of Messrs. Wayte, Upton, and Turrell, Queen-street. E i E L E ASSOCIATION. The Third Annual Meeting of Members will be held THIS EVENING, the I9lh November, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, at which the Prizes won at the late competition will be presented. A.™ RE } Ho*-SaC3 pBED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AFD PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK. Officers of Lodges and Societies are earnestly re quested to send in the fulle?t information possible regarding their institution?, names of officers, times and places of meeting, *c , for publication in the Almanac for 1875, now in the press. Intending Advertisers should send in their an nouncements without delay. Special attention ig drawn to the fact that Advertisers names only will be included in the classified Business Directory and Advertising Index in the work. PUBLIC FEALTH ACT, City Council Offices, 18th November, 1874. Notice is hereby given for general informatien, that Section 20, Public Health Act. 1572, provides that fiom and after June 1, 187S, Earth Closets shall be | Compulsory, unless Water Closets with proper drains, 1 communicating with a main drain, are already in existence, or provided, GEO. GOLDIE, Officer under Health Act, 1872. T>AETNEhSHIP DiiSuLVED. The Partnership between Frederick Abchard and John Brown, trading as AB.UH.iIiD & CO., of Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, Coal and Firewood "Healera, will expire on the 12th flay of Decemter next, and after that day each of the said Partners will cvry on business at Mechanics' Bay aforesaid in his own separate account. Mr Charhs Hasdisg, is hereby authorised to collect all DEBTS due to the firm of Archard and Co., which must bo paid before the 20th December proximo. Dated this 17th day of November, 1874. FREDERICK ARCHARD. JOHN BROWN. Witness :—John A. Claeke, Clerk, Auckland. PAJiTNBRSHI P. Wanted, as Partners in an established Foundry, now casting two tons per week, a Pattern Maker, 81-cknriith, and Moulder, who could advance £500 to £1000 each, asd take the charge of their several departments. The Foundry is the only one in the district, and is situate in the vicinity of thiea work ing Coalmines, eight Quartz Batteries, Kauway, Tramways, Shipping, &c . <£c—Further particulars, apply liox2B, P. 0., Greymouth. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tcndew are invited up to Noon of SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for Alterations to a Building in West Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-stieet. UPWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO LET, in Upper Syrnonds-strest, a Gent's Kesidence, adjoiaiog the one taken by the Collector of Customs ; at present occupied by J. W. Preece, Esq. ; possession early in .December. — Apply on the premises till the 3rd December, WOOL PACKS, ex Hydasper, Bass'a No 4 Ale, in hhda Dunedin Ale, in hhds Yellow Soap Geneva Paper Bags ON SALE BY JOHN REID, COMMERCE-STBEET. mEACHEES' ASSOCIATION. The usual Monthly Meeting will be held on SATURDAY, 21st inst, at 2 p m. at the High School, Symonds-street. Business-To arrange for Annual Meeting and to consider what steps can best ba taken to ensure the sufficient Training of junior 'ieachers.— HENRY WORTHINGToN, Secretary. TO LET, at Newmarket, a Com modious shop fitted up with every conveni ence, Shelves, Counters, Drawers, Gas, <sec, Dwelling House attached, lately occupied by Mr Taits, Chemist, next door to the Post Office. Rent Low. Apply to Mr Angu3, P. 0., .<■■ ewmarket. A good opening for a Tailors, not yet established in New market. Or Mr A. will treat wiih any one for his own business and connect the two shops into one la>ge double shop 3 feet wide, which with Drets maJdnt?, &c , added to the Drapery, would maka a splendid business place. ANB POUND REWAED. Stolen or Strayed from my Paddock, Richmond, on Sunday last—A Bay Filly, 2 years old, black points Tha above reward will be paid if delivered at myshop, Victoria-street HN Butcher> im o R SALE, a STEAM CRA.NE and Derrick attaches—perfectly new. The Crane lifts 5 tons, turns entirely round in either direction, travels on the rails 3ft Oin guage), and has Derrick apparatus to alter the radius. The whole may be 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. BOAED AJSD EES DENCE.— One or two single Men could be comfortably accommodated at re.sonable terms.—Apply Mrs Day, West Willow House, Albert street. One minutes walk from Union Bank. T\flfiW"~Z EALAND R EEOKM ±\ LEAGUE. On FRIDAY EVENIKG nfxt, 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. G. EWINGTON, Secretary. QIiSCxIJNG- JfOR liiiS MILLION. A POPULAR SINGING CLAS3 (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*3ourse, 203 ; or Quarterly. 5s Tickets may be had at the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr Cooper having successfully conducted many large classes in London, hopes to make the present class an effective and useful one, and will »p*re no pains to preduue this result. An early applicatien for tickets is indispensible, as| only a limited number are now disable. R \ Secretary. A< T the CITY HALL you can pur- J\. chase Black Silks at 256d,259d,35, and 3s 6d pc yard, free from jute, they are imported direct from the Manufacturers ; Jalso choice fancy Silks from 2a 6dper yard m J. TJ li As N Gr A. TO COMMERCIAL MEW, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hair in the heart of Tauranga TO BE LET on moderate terms by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HBNSHAW, Tauraaga.



T>OYAL A L BEET LOYAL I-V ORANGE "LODGE, NO. 2. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in th? Lodge-room, Wellesley-street, on FRIDAY EVaNIN^, the 20th iast,, at 7.30 o'clock. Visiting members invited. By order, W.M. AT the CITY HALL you can purchase a Fashionable' Straw Hat for 6d. EEVOLVER to be sold To-morrow the 20th, at S. Cochrano and Son. EOR SALE, at the Haymarket TO-MORR>W (Friday), at 11 a. tn., 24 Pure bred Spanish Fowls, Jor which several first-class Prizes have been awarded. __ TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage.— Apply to Mr Rodgers, Grey-street. LOST, by a working Man, this morning, between Grey ar,d Queen-str'ets, a PTJRSK containing a sum of Money.—The finder will receive a reward of 53 on returning [the same to this office. ~7n^ "O 011 WANG AN UI i&Emdsßi9- eSS St. Kilda, J.", Flowbbbay, Commander, from Ohehunga on S A.TXJSD iV next, 21st instant, at 0 a.m. For freight or passage apply to , '; COMBES « O4LDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BaKN£S, Onehunga, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. VICE - REGAL SCHOONER YACHT 'BLANCHE,' THE Subscribers have been favoured with instructions from HI3 EXCELLKNCY SIR JAMBS FERGUSSON to sell, at their Rooms. Fo:t-s.trect, on Wednesday, 2nh instant, at 12 o'clock, His Excellency's fcchooner Ya-ht ■ BLANCHE, 03 Tons Register, Built by Robertson, of Ipswich, in IS6S, and classed *1 for 13 years, with ali her Working, fapare, ana Storm Sails, Gear, Furniture, .Boats (3), Anctiors and Chains, Tanks, etc., etc, She was thoroughly refitted in Cowes in 1873, when she received a new outfit of Sails and Gear to last her for some years. _ The Cabin is most handsomely aad commodiously fitted up, without any regard to expense. The vessel belongs to the itoyal Yacht equaaron. The above affords an opportunity for securing a first-class seagoing yacht, which perhaps may never occur ajjain. Also, Seine, Trawl, and T.aoiaiel Net?, extra Barome ters, etc. On view after arrival; meanwhile further particu lars may be obtained irom SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24. CORN EXCHANGE. To Close Consignments. WHEAT, BARLEY, BRAN, AND MAIZE. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 24th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, 100 bags Fowls Wheat 400 b3gs Bran 174 bigs Barley 111 bags Maize • 3 cases Bacon and "Hams 63 bags Poili>id. , Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE ARTHUR'S MART. npo B3 SOLD BY AUCTION, JL POULTRY of all kinds. PRODUCE—Wairoa Cheese, Wangarei Butter, Can terbury Hams, Birley, &c, &c. GROCERIES—Tea, Suijar, Kice, fie, &n. j house hold furniture & effects. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. THE PICK OF CAMPBELLVILLE. 10 ALLOTMENTS, CABBAGE-STREET SWAMP ROAD. THE Subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 23rd lnst, at 12 o'clock, CAMBELLVILLE—Lots No 2, 3, and 6, section 3» nearly one acre each, 132 feet each to O'Connell street, having a good aspect, commanding a splendid view, and Omnibusses passing close to the property every 20 minutes. Also, 10 Allotments on the Cabbage-street Swamp Road, adjoining Dr Nicholson's and Mr McElwain's properties, and being lots 1 to 10 of the subdivi sion of Allotment 18, section 6 suburbs of Auck land. w ___ i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, -, Auctioneers. t? FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, At 11 o'Clock. SHIP'S STORES, HERRING?, CANDIED PEEL, AND GROCERIES. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE 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 lOOlbs 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 Peis «c, &c, &c. Also, Washing Soda, Fine bait, Whiting Figs, Saltpetre 6 mats Prime New Dates, to land ex Hydaspea 5 cases Candied Peel 25 cases Moir'a lib Fresh Herrings. 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 Com Exchange, on Wednesday, 25th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whole of the Stock -in - Trade, &c., belonging to the above Estate, consisting of GROCERIES V PROVISIONS IRONMONGERY * &c, &c, &c. | ■ ■ / Removed to Auckland Jor convenience of *ale. Terms at £?»10. .