ANOTHER FIRE AT THE NORTH SHORE.

I^ySTKBIOUSjCIRCUMSTANCES. i nnfc yesterday afternoon in a j W»-*__* Supation of Mr. Howard, J* * Road, Devonport, Ited °n. ; Iv destroyed the building. ft toward had left the house if. $ Tee children in charge of a servant li^^Ses that the fire broke out W^ £"fence, and she put it V * two subsequent occasions Be * V hours of two and four o clock mP *J"j£ out in two separate parts of tle/ir« bro d w hich she extinguished. fle hfu' m t four, according to the girl's A"" t the fire broke out again in a lower taWS instead Of trying to extinguish it, room, mZ, ny i a a the furniture out, and left pf J52 * A gentlemen named Clark, *•_*her what she was about, when 0 J£j thatithe house was on fire, and as * «M not stop it, she was getting out the *•• « She said she had seen a suspi- about the premises, and *h rdescription, the man was taken into &l but as it was clear that he knew fi'of the lire, he was discharged. The C portion of the furniture was saved ISL cottage was entirely destroyed. It 1 nanred for £200 in the Imperial Fire See office. On Monday, the 16th tthe staWe on the same Premises was on and was put out. Subsequently, Mr Lfcrong inspected the premises, and left nsafe, but strange to say within a half hour after he left a fire broke out a second and reduced the stable to ashes. There fttle doubt but that these fires are the U of some evil-disposed person.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE AMERICAN CIRCUS. w great American Circus continues to m. its popularity, and to attract hun ds of persons, who take pleasure in wit ling feats of horsemanship and trapezian ujels. The pavilion last night was sfortably filled with visitors of various . from the puling school boy to the grey ed man. The great vaulting leap over number of horses in full speed, led by the umpion Leaper, was truly astonish , • and his performance of the ijie somersault was accepted with pis of enthusiasm. The tumbling pplete in their way, equal if not superior flthe various other representations were unything of the kind ever witnessed in jieity. The afterpiece was lively and in jesting, and elicited bursts of applause, i evidence of the acceptable character of Bcircus, we may state that the juveniles variably get into a fever of rapturous ex jemest, and whistle, and screech with vengeance, which shows their earnest js3. This afternoon, at two o'clock, a mid of young persons were anxiously siting for admittance, and the circus was peedily filled by families and members of ie rising generation, who frequently ex ited their gratification at the sights in secession that passed before them.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. On Monday evening next, the members of sold Garrick Club, with their laurels of spast still green in memory, will give a imatic entertainment at the Prince of ilea Theatre, under the patronage of the lckland Volunteer Fire Brigade. The wick Club, after & lengthened repose, has tn re-organised, and includes within its tie the best local dramatic talent in the

]. The proceeds of Monday evening will jjided to the society's funds, which, owing ilack of refreshings showers of patronage i poesy, have nearly dried up. The fea i of Monday evening's performances are striking and attractive. Who that has ■wanned over the beautiful song of "Ben l" will not go and see Johnston's fine ftct; nautical drama, founded upon this ■ ing ballad ? The very names of the Kters have a winning rusticity and a ■of pastoral music in them; Mary, m, Colin, are names which have long m consecrated by the muses. We |::e that Miss Maggie Knight and a Campbell will appear the first as iiosome Mary, the second as the tender ed Alice, who sings to sturdy Ben Bolt, Don't you remember sweet Alice, Ben kit." -Mr J. C. Williams will represent linben Rags, and we guarantee that Thomas ihis life-like acting, and lively sense of ie ludicrous, will be as interesting as in ijsagone. Messrs Smith, Odium, Carle an, Castro, Worthingfcon, Scott, and Hare, i various characters, will add greatly to the access of this dramatic adaptation of a opnkr song. The other performance nfl.be the "Pride of the Village." iffiested by Washington Irving's sketch Oder the same title, but very different in its instruction and results. This piece was ritten some years ago by the author of My Pretty Jane, " and possesses many iicate touches of pathos and humour. In c interval between the two dramas, Miss aggie Knight will amuse the audience with feral songs and dances. The programme a good one, full of promise, and should raid sustain the character of the club, ffle it does honor to the immortal name of rid Garrick.

MR. BEAM'S CONCERT.

_ Tuesday evening next a complimentary Krt will be given to J. H. Beale Esq., actor of the Auckland Choral Society c members. Mr Beale is a gentleman mown both as a composer and musician, Ibis tribute of appreciatory esteem is table to the society and encouraging to conductor. The programme which «fl in another column i3 a sufficient totee of the genuine and high-class char *of the contemplated concert, which, 'I'ttess will be largely supported. The ('Nome promises overtures and choruses "■the works of eminent composers.

OUR REPRESENTATIVES.

He Editor: Sir,—Mr. Kelly, M.H.R. 'uuranga, amuses his constituents by Ss that the provincial revenue is spent j^Pally in the city and suburbs. I should «him to point out where the provincial is spent in the city, and if it is nob *%the reverse? That the citizens are f«d of their own revenues for the support JWri-cialism and expenditure elsewhere. W> do the publicans, auctioneers, Police K| dos; nuisance licences, and revenue m from the city go to but into the pro- Si chest. At least they do so in Auck -3 bnt at Dunedin they are justly and wmately taken by the city where they are SJ; Here the citizens are heavily taxed Wm shilling expended in the city, and to mortgage their endowments to raise ? ey to improve the city in place of using owa revenues. The* only institutions jr* receive a share of provincial expen se chargeable against the city are the H Hospital, and Asylum, and these insti- C°B would be a fair charge against the JP»s revenue of the province, apart from jjjPovttnents, which, in a few years hence, }!j?aterially help to the support of our J«al and Asylum. Mr. Kelly's nonsense j/'nswer a purpose, but it will not mislead |p here, who know that very little of i^cial revenue benefits the city.—l am,

%fcLAND STOCK AND MINING LOCATION'S REPORT.

8* done to-day: ---'& rt*^ Zealand-Sellers, £18. 2!?^ank-Sellers, 70s. feal Bank-Sellers, lis. \ fiS Sellerß» 625. 6d. Cts? tlßh Insurance-Sellers, 50s. im, T e Ferfy Company—Buyers, 15s. Hj Gold Mining- Company—Buyers,

OiW-!s?ndoQ-Selle-s, 265. Bs. fc kr ßuy ers > 4s. cd.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TE AWAMUTU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. It is a great gala day here. The Cambridge and le Awamutu Volunteer Cavalry corps were inspected by Col. Lyon. The whole are under command of Major Jackson. Col. Lyon complimented the troopei-3 on their efficiency. A large number of visitors were present from all parts of the district. Horse races take place this afternoon.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

CRUSHING RETURNS.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Bright Smile crushing is improving. There was no retorting to-day, the company having only a small force working, arranged to run the month.

The Loyalty will clean up after the trial crushing from the shaft; on Monday. The reef is proved to be 25ffc. wide, and is ex pected to average Gdwts. from this trial. The Lord Nelson crushed 100 tons surface stuff for 14ozs. They are sending 50 tons of stuff from the main workings now to the mill.

The Golden Calf start crushing 12 tons from the new reef on Monday, and expect 100 ozs. gold.

The Old Whau is cleaning up to-day, and have 177 ozs. of amalgam from 111 tons

stone,

The Long Drive Co, will retort this even ing, and will have a fair return.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

THE "POST" ON MR VOGEL'S

BORROWING.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Post last night endeavors to show that the frequent and rapidly recurring demands made by the Colony upon tbe English money market are seriously injuring the credit of the| Colony, and quotes Westgarth's finan cial circular in support. It says :—" This is now being experienced in the gradual depre ciation of New Zealand 4i per cents. They were first issued in last January at 9S ex accrued interest, they are now under 96 ex interest, and apparently still declining under the"pressure of a full market." The Post says the news now to hand shows almost conclusively that Mr Vogel cannot even attempt to float the loan itself. The market will have none of it. All he can do will be to take advantage of the power of mortgaging the loan by the issue of short-dated deben tures. These he may be able to get taken up (at a piice) by the Banks or large firms, who will be content to bide their time until these short-dated bills have to be met. In London we can scarcely doubt he will suc ceed, but it ,will be at a price which will in volve enormous ultimate loss to the Colony. Mr Vogel's financing will result in ruin if it goes on much longer. The City Council is about to make pre parations for the proper reception of the new Governor of New Zealand.

The Times shares are improving. A large lot were sold at par during the last day or two.

THE WOOL CLIP IN NAPIER.

NAPIER A MUNICIPALITY,

NAPIER,

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

There are now 3000 bales of wool awaiting shipment at Port Ahuriri. The William Cundell will be .he first ship. She will pro bably sail in a fortnight. The Wool crop is estimated at 10,000 bales. The season is a fortnight earlier this year. Four ships are chartered to load wool here, the William Cundell, Helen Denny, Queen Bee, and Celestial Queen. Rain has fallen, but not enough. We are anxiously awaiting a proclamation by the Governor declaring Napier a Borough under the Corporations Act. An action has been commenced by Lydia Phillips, an immigrant by the Bebington, against the captain and surgeon of that ship. Damages laid at £500. The requisite notice was served yesterday. The Star of the South left Wellington for Napier at 7.30 last night, and is advertised to leave Napier for Auckland at 10 a.m. on Monday. The schooner Atlantic sailed for the Bay of Islands last night. The Start, cutter, leaves for Mercury Bay tonight. John Hall ofdeer in oharge of the tele graph has been promoted to the head office in Wellington. Mr A. R. Eva, succeeds him.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

The preliminary survey in connection with the much needed line of Telegraph between the Signal Station at Otago Heads, and Port Chalmers, is being made by the Government.

COROMANDEL.

(Erom our own Correspondent.) This day.

The manager of the Tokatea reports :— " There is not much news of importance to forward. I have not been working on any of the specimen patches ; but got 25 lbs. of picked stone from the rise in the Siege of Paris level, and can see a little gold in the stope betwten No. 3 winze and the mam reef under the floor of No. 2 level. The Harbour View has 130 ozs. from 121 lbs. of specimens and picked stone.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. A meeting of the shareholders of the Titanic Steel Company was held last night. The chairman, Mr Speeding, said the share holders, on first taking up shares, were led to believe they would only have to pay t6 10s a share, but now they found the action of Mr Smith, who founded the company, has repudiated, and the shareholders were called on to pay £10. Owing to the large number of shares taken by some who were unable to do this, the directors now stated that Mr Smith had no authority to act in the way he had done, and could not uphold his action. The deposit money, when applied for, was refusedf Shareholders had received summary notice to pay £10 per share, and had to appear at Wellington on certain days between December the 11th and the 18th. A motion was carried, that unless compelled to do so, the shareholders will pay no more calls. Seeing the action taken, it was resolved to telegraph to Mr Stout, at Wellington, to apprise him of the action taken, and request him, while in Wellington, to watch the interests of shareholders. Colonial hams, Is 2d to Is 3d ; English, not much in demand at Is 4d to Is 6d ; beef, do 9d ; cheese, best quality, very scarce at lid to a shilling.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Mr O'Shea reports flour low in stock £13 5 to £14 10a ; oatmeal, unsaleable, *__> to *zo, bran Is 4d to Is 4£d ; wheat,, milling, none; chick wheat, 3s 9d to 4s; oats milling, none; low feed, 4s 9d to 6s»; barley^ feed 4s 9d to 5s 3d. Hams, scarce, Is 2d to Is 5d ; baoon, Is 2d to Is 3d.

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND CLUB V. NORTH SHORE CLUB,

(Per Star Carrier Pigeon.)

t wt . *x.■ n. - EUerslie, 2.30. p.m. *v -_?, ato£ 18 being P]aye(ithis afternoon in the Ellerslie Garden's ground, and the greatest interest is excited as to the result It is not thouhgt that the North Shore have a very powerful team, and therefore their opponents are slightly the favorites at start ing. A w capital wicket has been selected, and the game has just commenced. Strange to say nearly all the competitors are present The day fine and the gardens look more sublime than ever. The attraction of the match, the foot-race, and the sale proved sufficient to bring out a whole lot of people who appeared to enjoy themselves very much.

3.10 p m." Buckland and Rees tossed for choice of innings. The former won, and elected that. Auckland should go in first, and without loss of time, Davies and Garland took the bat to the bowling of C. Dacre, from the pavilion end, and Caldwell from the other. Davies soon began to score, and tho cricket at once became very lively. At 3 o'clock the game stood— Davies, not out 10 Garland, not out ... ... ... 4 Byes 2

3.30 p.m. Davies, after playing well for 18, was caught by Swanson at mid-off one wicket for 32 runs. Cotton next man. Swanson bowling instead of Caldwell, and Rees vice Dacre. 3.45 p.m. Davies, c Swanson, b Rees ... ... IS Garland, c Ryan, b Rees ... ... 23 Cotton, b Rees ... ... ... 3 Buckland, b Rees ... ... ... 0 Blunden c Swanson, b Rees... ... 2 T. Philson b 1 White and J. Philson in. Wides 3. Total 6 wickets for 50 runs. The following have entered for quarters mile flat race :—O'Hare and Donovan (10 yards penalty), McDonald, Kerr, and Kelly. 4 p.m. The race terminated as follows.: —Dono- van, 1 ; Kelly, 2 ; O'Hare, 3. Won by five yards. Ihe race created considerable interest. Mrs Whitaker presented the prizes. 4.30 p.m.f? At the land sale by Mr B. Tonks, lot S4 was sold to Mr Avey at lis tier foot; others passed. QQ The stiawberries and cream nere are first class. 4."45 p.m. White, c Thorne b Rees 0 •J. Philson, b Rees ... 5 Jackson, st Dacre ... ... .. 0 Hargreaves, not out ... ... 1 Wides 3 Total 50 Z Yates was absent, Ree. took all the wickets. . The North Shore are now in. Burgess, b. Cotton, 0. Rees and [Ryan now at the wickets. Game very interesting.

THE EVENING STAR. RATTTPn^



WANTED, two or three /rood General Servants.—Apply Mrs Courtayne, Claremont House, Princes-street _ -1 \ -_-__ W" ANTiiD, a young Girl for light house work, caif keep at home if wished for. —Apply at 41, Grey-stteut, nest Carpenters^Arms. WANTED, a first-class hand for the Wholesale Clothing Department —Post Pox 117. __ WANTED the Public to call and see the PRIZE FRUIT now on exhibition a* Willow Grove Strawberry Gardens. North Shoro. WANTED, a Macbinest for One hunga.—For address apply Stab office. WANTED, a strong iad.—Apply to G. W, Hardwick, Grocer, Shortland Cresent. WANTED, a Plumber and Gas Fitter.—Apply to R. Chalmers, Upper Queen-street. WANTiiD, a good Broadaxe Man and timber Makers.—Apply at Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street, at 8 o'clock a m. to-morrow. W~XnTED, a good Cook and Laundress, at Miss Lucy's, Registry Office, Victoria-street WANTED, a respectabla Lad. — Collins Bros, Wellington-street. WANTED, by an elderly gentle man, slightly infirm. Board and Lodging ; moderate.—J. H., Stab, office. WANTED, by a man and his wife Situation ; the wife as Laundress, and the man as General Worker.—Address B.T , Star office. ANTED, a Girl about 12 or 13. Apply to Mrs Hough, corner Drake and Grahame-street. ANTED, a first-class Cooper for a Brewery in the country.—Apply to R. Whitson and Sons, Queen-street. ANTED, everybody to know that J. Wendel's Sparkling Summer Drinks can be had anywhere in Auckland at 2d per bottle.— Bottles must be either paid for or returned. WANTED to SELL, a TabirpTano. Price £8 ; in good order.—Apply to this office for address. _ WANTED 'to PURCHASE, a quiet Pony puitable for children.—Address, stating price, A.8.0,, Ev_njbg Sta-r. office. WANTED, good Carpenters for Wharf work.—Apply to John Taylor, con tractor, Qneen-street Wharf. WANTED, a Message Boy.— Apply to D. Fort, Bootmaker, Sh.rtland street. WASTED to LET, a small Shop in Parnell, with Fittings; good position.— E. J. King. WANTED to be LET, at Epsom near Onehunga, a good-sized four-roomed Cottage, with lean-to, watei-Jtank. and garden, with out-houses. Rent, 8s per week.—Apply at the School next door. WANE ED to LET, a five-roomed House in Arthur-street, top of Franklin street. ' WANTED to LT*T, a Eurnished Bedroom, with or without board, in a plea sant localiy ; no other lodgers, and no children.—For address apply office of this paper. ANTED, a two, three, or four roomed Cottage, near town, with immediate possession.—Address "A," office of this paper. WANTED Everybody to call and eat the Largest Strawberries of the season, at J. G. Brown and Cos, Sydney Fruit Dep6t, Queen street. WANTED to SELL immediately, as tho owner is lenvlng Auckland, a comfor table four-roomed Cottage in excellent order. This nroperty is situated in the city, and has a good well of water, and freehold allotment. Price : £170.-J, M. LENNOX. WANTED, everybody to call at C. Woodward's, Auckland Market, to buy the best Bread at 3jd per loaf ; thirteen to the dozen. WANTED the public to know that L. H. GREEN will have in the Market For Sale on Saturday, a choice Collection of pot Plantß and Cut Flowers. Orders taken for a splendid Collection of annual plants, including some of tee rarest kinds in cultivation ; also he will have for sale a fine sample of Potatoe Onions. WANTED, Dairies of good Fresh Butter ; highest price given.—Apply to Mr Fowler, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, Upper i ueen-street.



■ .- J ~™-^--»«mn l r.... ___m. _~. _„mm. YLTANIED. a Driver ; only sober patoitoi men need a PPxy— Apply to F. Winter, Pa- W ANTED, 12 CARPENTERS.-Apply to A. R. Watso*, Builder. VXTANTED, a General Servant — T V Apply to Mrs E. Norman, Waterloo Quadrant.. WANTED, a General Servant; references required.—Apply Mrs H S Meyer, Eden Crescent. W ANTED^ Furcbasers for » » Preserved Ginger, wholes-tie anrt retail, at reduced pricts.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. WILiL IA M PLUMERIDCrE » * (opposite and Stevens, Onehunga). has on hand about 20,000 Cauliflower, Brocoli, Cabbage Plants, arc Come and see them gr.w ! All warrant=d. Alway a suppl/ on hand. WANIED K^OWN, tbat J. MORRISON is prepared to execute uU kind !of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office. WANTED, a respectable Youth as an Apprentice to the Drapery ; also, Young Ladies as Apprentices to the Milinery. —E. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite New Market, Queen-street. Wi NT SD to LET, a newly-built Cottage, containing six rooms, near the corner of the Franklin and Ponsonby Roads. —Apply Jas. Jackman, Nelson-street. TO" ANTED KNOWN V f THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &c, Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly v 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. NEW SUMMKR GOODS, unrival led Patterns at the CITY HALL.—The Pro prietors having imported Enormous Shipments of Drapery and Men's Clothing for the Season, are nov offering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can be purchased in any of the Wholesale Houses of Auck and. Let the public come and judge for themselves. ANTED JirmWN, t_u-tT~D. Goi/die is prepared to supply all kinds oi Timber and other Building ___terials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,&c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yawl , Custom-house street. WANTED to SELL, tbree good Boats, very cheap.—Apply to Mr R. De Thiery, High-street. ANTED to HELL (cheap)", White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, <_c. N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.—AL.'ltKD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED, the Public of Auck land to know that STRAWBERRIES and CREAM of the finest quality can bo obtained at Mason Brothers. Parnell nursery. WANTED to SELL,Cbeap, a well finished Two-roomed Cottage and Nuthouse, CUremont-street, Kyber Pass, with Freehold Allot ment, 33 x 08. Price £80.—Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street WANTE D, to call special attention to our 153 Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk, -i'ord. hotter & Co. The Pantheon, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, tbat at J. S. Cob_-y's. Junction of Grey and Queen reet, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, may be had the best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 25s ; hun dreds of patrons to choose from other garments at : equally low prices. WANTED, a first-class female Genral Servant for a gentleman's family ; good wages to one with ability and cbaracter.—Apply office of this paper. rf^j. ym <y^» AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR IRON PIPES. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, November 27, 1874. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, tho Ist December, at noon, for supplying and laying Iron Water Pipes from the 1.-iilwuy Station Point Britomart, to the Queen street Wharf, on terms of specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. _~ Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Water Pipes." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman, ft UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR WH ARE AT WOODSIDE, STOKES' POINT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, November 27,1874. TENDERS will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 15th December7~-t—Noon for the Construction of a WHARF at Stokes' P-int, North Shore, in terms of Plans and Specifications to be seen at the' Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Wharf at Stokes' Point. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman- Auckland, November 28,1874. Tp| I ST R I C T ORDERS. The Volunteer Force of Auckland will parade in Full Dress, with Arms and Accoutrements, at the Drill-shed, on MONDAY MORNING next, the 30th inst., immediately after the discharge of three rounds of Artillery, which will be fired from the Albert Bar racks, in order to participate in the Public Reception of His Excellency, the Most Noble the Marquis of Normanby, the Governor of the Colony. As Monday next will be declared to be a General Holiday, advantage is taken of that circumstance to insist upon a full attendance of all ranks, and the more particularly that this Parade will be deemed to be the Corps Monthly Parades for December next, in accordance with the Voluuteer Regulations. WILLIAM GORJ);pN, Major, Commanding Auckland District. T7TCTORIA COMPANY, A.R.V. The Members of all rank are warned to attend the Parade ordered by the Officer Commanding the District, on MONDAY MORNING _e.vt, 30th inst, in Full Dress. Three Guns will be fired as the signal (to assemble. The Parade is imperative By order THOS. C. SELF, Color-Sergt. 4 ucklandnavalbriga.de All members of the Brigade to wear black neck-ties on parade. ' Notice is called to District Orders. E. LeROY, CAPTAIN A.N.B. • November 28,1874.



WANTED to BELL, 50 Printed Muslin Dresses, fast colours, at 7s 6d each ; First Choice Josephine Kid Gloves, 8s 6d per pa>r ; Blue Linen for • Butcher's smocks ; beat Kid Boots, 7s 6d per pair, at W. Eyre's Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. W'A MTED KNOWN, that illi man's Celebrated Koyal 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, Kp_»ins, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, aud Cuts of every kind. First rate local testimonials may be seen on application, role agent for Auckland, W. S. JCNiSS, Saddler, Queen street. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHrJBCrc.-Sunday Services.-November 29 — The Key W". C. Oliver will preach in the morning at 11, and the Rev A.. Reid in the evening at C 30. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH.—Morning- Consecration Evening —Liberality v. Niggardliness ;by Key G. H Turner. BAPTIST OHUROH, Wellesley strfet. P. H Cornford. Pastor, i-übjects for November 29. Morning— Goa's Work in Man's Salvation. Evening —The Wise Man. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects—Morning : No 11—Daniel's Last Pro phecy. Evening—Why stand ye here all the day idle? NORTH SHORE PEESBYTER IAN CHURCH.—Divine Service will be con ducted To-morrow forenoon at the usual hour. ALL SERVICES—Lome-street, November 29. Morning—Education of Character. More Suggestions to parents, teachers, and children. Evening—The existence of Evil in a world governed by infinite love. RIMITTVB METHODIST CHURCH, Eflwardes-street — Sunday Services. November ?9. The Be? W. Tinsley will Pre?.eh In the Morning, 11 o'clock ; also in the Evening at half-past six. O STONEMASONS AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited by the Mount Albert District Board for the Construction of a Bridge across Oakley Creek, New North Road, with Approaches, &c , com plete. Plans and s.ecifications can be seen at Mr Barber's office, on WEDNESDAY next. Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned not later than 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 9th December, 1874. The lowest of any tender not necessarily accepted W. J. SUITER, Chairman. TV]"ORTH SHORE.—-To let, a well -LN furnished Cottage, six rooms, with every con venience ; beautifully situated. Also, a Four-roomed Cottage.snearthe Beach.—Apply R. and R Duder, Devonport Store. T~ES SHILLINGS REWARD. —Lost, a Cow brindle on legs and brown on points of ears and muzzle, branded A.C. on one side. —Any person detaining same after this notice will be prosecuted.—Apply to George McCaslen. T7IRE.— Two of Tann's celebrated JU Iron Safes on sale, to close consignments — K. and H. Isiacs. HpWO respectable Working Men JL can be accommodated with Bo»rd and Lodgings at moderate terms in a private family—Apply W. Beaumont, Tinsmith, Hobson-street. N~EWTON" EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT. The School Committee will meet at the Newton Academy on TUKSDAY, December 1, to hear and consider claims for _. sumption from Payment of Edu cation Bate, 1574. TT A. C. B. S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, NO. 81. The usual Quarterly Meeting of the above-ramed Branch will be held in St Patrick's Hall, on VVEDxsHS- D vY next, 2nd of December, at 8 o'clock pm. Business—The ordinaly transactions of the Rranch; the payment of contributions and the nomination of officers for the next six months BENJAMIN HAMILL, Secretary. N.B.—To facilitate the business of the meeting the Secretary will attend from 0 30 o'clock in the Recep tion Room at the rear of the hall to receive contriDU tions ■VT . O T I C E. Th« Offices of the General Government will be CLOSED on MONDAY next, in order that the several Officers may be present to receive his Excel lency the Governor on his landing. By command. EDWARD L. GREEF. A UCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. The Members of the Sir George Grey Cadet Corps are requested to parade at the junction of Queen and AVydham-streets, TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 230 p.m., in order to attend the Funeral of the late Cadet Bridges. Uniform only. The various Bands and Volunteer Corps are res pectfully invited so attend CHARLES A. TAYLOR, Captain Commanding. npO EDWIN CARE, TIMBER JL MERCHANT, AUCKLAND. Sir,— Having charged you publicly with stealing a Pro. N ote out of my cash-box, and now finding that such charge was made by me in error, I take this opportunity of apologising to you, and expressing my regret that such charge was made. THOMAS CRAI^. Auckland, 25th November, 1874. IN reference to the "above, will Mr Carr infotm the public how his firm became possessed of the Pro. N ote, and how disposed of ? If not I will, at a future date. THOMAS CRAIG. p ROSPECTTJ S 0"F THE. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. The object of the Company is the supply of wholesome Meat to shareholders andjeonsumers at less than can be done by private establishments, FOR CASH, or guaranteed short accounts. The nominal capital of the Company is £4000, in 4000 shares of £1 each. 10s of which will only be called up. Arrangements will be made to secure suitable business premises and an efficient manager. Credit will only be given to Shareholders, and only to the extent of the value of shares held, thus providing against the possibility of bad debts. The saving thus effected will, it is estimated, be sufficiently large to pay 10 per cent interest on capital invested, and a bonu* of 10 per cent to consumers ; and good wholesome Meat at a less price than can be done on the credit system. > o shareholder will be allowed to hold more than 100 shares. Above 1200 shares have a^eady been disposed of. As soon as 2000 shares shall have been subscribed for, a meeting of shareholders will be held, and directors chosen. Jiarly application necessary, as business will be commei ced with the Dew year. The 10s will be called up in monthy instalments of 2s 6d each. A list of shareholders can be seen at A. Dornwell's office, Queen street, from whom allfurtherparticulars may be obtained ; also, the proposed rules of the Society. Extract of a letter received from the Co-operative Society, Whangarei :—" With reference to the progress of the Society T may state that it has rather exceeded our most sanguine expectations. We have been desirous to see the s>stem inaugurated in Auckland, where a sort of head central store should be established."—(Signed) J T. R*ybtj-n The Secretary of the Mahura.gi Co-operative Society writes wi h regard to that Company —" It is at present and has been doing well. It has brought down prices 20 per cent, and the most liberal of the former storekeepers has reduced his . profits con siderably, but has done more business in con ssqueDce." A Shareholder writes: —" I fully believe in the system and feel confident where properly and economically managed there can be no doubt of its success " A ge.tleman connected with the Wel'ington Co-operative Butchering and t)..ttle Dealing Society writes ;—" It will prove a great success, and similar companies will eventually be established in all the large provincial towns T_e Secretary of the Com pany some time ago started a Co-operative Bread and Biscuit business on the above system, which has not only been the means of reducing the price of bread, but also of making many of our old established men retire from business.



pRE*.T AMBPICAN CIRCUS. MARKET RESERVE, Market House. Still continued Success of this truly CLEVER COMPANY. Another Tremendous Programme. TO-NIGHT (Saturday) EVENING, November 28. New Fearless Scenes of the Arena To-night ! Obampion Lcapers ot the World To-night! Astounding Bare-batktd i-iders To-nijiht! Matvellous Tumblers To-night I Extraordinary Double Somersaults in Mid-air To-night! New Afterpiece To-night! Doors open at 7.30, cammence at .8. THuMAS L. KING, Agent; pRINCE OP WALES THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING NOV. SO. Under the t'atronage of The Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade. RE-ORGINISATION OF THE GARRICK CLUB. GRAND BENEFIT NIGHT. Two-act Drama BEN BOLT. MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT IN SONGS AND "DANCES. Concluding with the two-act Drama, THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE. Miss Maogie Knight in both pieces. Dress Ckcle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. pHORAL HALL. TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 1. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT Given by the Members of the AUCKLAND CHOEAL SOCIETY TO J. H. BEALE, E-.Q, Conductor. PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture, " Zampa" (Herold) Chorus " Russian Hymn" newly arrived, (by J. Bar_by) Duet (Vocali, "Tha Manly Heart" (Mozart) Quartette (Two Violins, Viola, ard Violincello), " Haydn's Hymn to the Emperor" (Haydn) Song. "Home they brought her Warrior dead"— Miss Lindsay Overture, " The Poet and Peasant" (Supp6)-Mi Beale and family Sour, "An Angel Clad" (Mozart) Double Quartette (Vocal), " The Sea hath its Pearls" (PiESuti) March and Chorus from " Tannhauser" (Wagner). Part II Overture, "L'ltaliana in Alttien" (Rossini) Part Sonp, " Lake and Waterfall" (1 home Song, " The Night dark< i s in" (TopLffe) Choiuß, " Hail, ye Initiate" from " Zauberflbte " (M ozart) Song " Thou art so near, and jet so far " (Reichart) Grand Tuo Concertaute (Violin, Violincella, and Pianoforte), "Les Inseparables" (Lemoine and Louis) Duet (Vocal), " O'er Shepherd pipe, and rustic dell" (Ualfe) Chorus, "Ihe Anvil Chorus" from "Trovatore" (Verdi) Doors open at, 7.30, Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets, Reserved Seats, 3s. Second Seats, 2s. T BANKS.—Messrs Alison Bros. re*urn their sincere thanks for the prompt and energetic as-istance given at the fire on their pre mises on Thursday evening last. TO LET, at Newmarket, a Com modious shop fitted up with every conveni" ence, Shelvi s, Counters, Drawers, Gas, ace., Dwelling House attached, lately occupied by Mr Taite, Chemist, next door to the Post rffice. Rent Low. Apply to Mr Angus, P 0., r ewmi»rket. A good opening for a Tailor, nor yet established in Isew market. Or Mr A. will treat with any one for his own business and connect the two shops into one large double shop 30 feet wide, which with Dress making, &c, adced to the Drapery, woula mak« a splendid business place. TEOjNMONGET and hard -L WARE.—CLEARING SALE of Stock on Pre mises, 52, Queen-street. No Reasonable Offer Re cused. Premises to Let. Few Days Longer. Balance a t Auction. FOE SALE, 40 Head of Superior Fowl.—Apply at Maurice's Temperance Hotel, South Road. __^ npo GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS. The undersigned. Trustees of Mr J. C. Morrin, will receive Tenders up to noon of the 7th December, for the Lease of Premises (Queen-street), Good-will, Shop fittings, and Stock, to the value of about £2,000. Full particulars to be obtained on and after Thurs day, the 3rd December. The lowest of any'tender not necessarily accepted. The connection is one of the very best in Auck land. Tenders to be left on the Premises now occupied by J. C. Morrin. HENRY ISAACS. THOS. MORRIN, B. TONKS, TN THE ESTATE OF J. C. JL MORRIN. All Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to the Trustees, or their Appoiutee, at tho Shop, Queen-street. T. MORRIN, ) H. ISAACS, f Trustees. B. TONKS, J Queen-street, Auckland, Nov. 27,1874 ON SALE by the Undersigned, now landing ex Merlin, XQva. New Plymouth .— 500 bags Maize 100 bags Sharps 2 tons Bacon. GEO. W. BINNEY. nHAURANGA. TO COMMERCIAL MEtf, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. The largest and most commodious Hall in the heart of Tauranga TO BE L_T on moderate terms by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HKNSHAW, Tauranga. rO LET, a comfortable five-roomed Hoase in CobUTg strett; with rooq well. Rent, 15s. —Apply to H Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. <r~V O LET, a four-roomed Cottage, East New- X ton.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. FOR BALE, a Piano (by Collard and Col!ard\ in Rosewood case ; quite new —Apply at the Star office FOR SaLE, (Cheap) — Two first-class Houses, containing seven rooms each, situated in Upper Pitt-street.—For particu lars, apply to E. W. Morrison, Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahape Road, Newton. TjT~ T. HERBERT, DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, QUEEN -STREET. The L*dies are respectfully informed that E.T.H., late of the Thames, and formerly of Auckland, has OPENED oppoite the New Market. Those of his acquaintance and tbe public R.ner»lly, to whom he has to thank for their former support, he would aik for a continuance of their favours. Mrs H«hbbrt, so well kn: wn in Auckland will superintend the Millinery Department, and having Opened with an entire New Stock of MUlineTy, JDress Goods, and General Drapery, the Ladies may rely upon the first of fashions, and vjsrV tow mhcbs. Inspection ifiVitedi



PR O DU CE FRESHLY GATHERED FROM THE GaRDEN OF EDEN. Many thanks to those who have supported me in my endeavours to bring the consumer and the pro ducer face to face, and I earnestly s< .ieit a continu ance of their patronage. Cabbages disposed of after 10 p.m., same as last Saturday night. W. F. M. HOULTON, __T No 41 Statx. City Market. SEWING MACHINES ' lam now agent for all the old-establhhed and best Sewing Machines known, viz.. Singers', Thomas', Howes Howe'simproved, Wh elerandWison, tvussey and Pillings* improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza. A Urge Stock to select fron A printed guarantee given with each machine, U- '-ertaking to keep it m order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HKSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. T tbe ulrY H&LL you can purchase aFashionable Straw Hot for 6d TUN 01 lON GOLD M USING 0 COMPANY (REGISTERED ) Creditors of the above Company are required tc come in, and Prove their Debts at tha District Court. Auckland, on the 21st day of Oecember next. Any Creditor not so comins in shallbe excluded Irom the benefit of any distribution made before his debt shall be proved. ROBERT SOMMERVILLE, Liquidator. Auckland, November 24, 1574. mHE CO-OPERATIVE MEAT "'** SUPPLY COMP ANY (LIMITED). There are 1,800 Shares applied for. It is requisite to have 2,000 Shares before a meeting is called. Business to commence with New-Year. For further particulars, apply to A. DC'RNWELL. ■VT O T I C E. The BANKB will be CLOSED on MONDAY 30th instant (St. Andrew's Day). TUST OPENED BALL DRESSES, GRENADINES AND MUSLINS. A. H. DIETHLEM, SIOSTLASB-STEEET. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, GLEN BURN. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 1-ecember 4, at 12 o'clock, LOT, 90, of the subdivision of Lots 12, 14, and part of 13, a subdivision of original Allot ment 12, Section 12, GOiiNBUIiN. suburbs of Auckland, with the COITaGE thereon. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. SELECT LIBRARY OF 500 VOLUMES. THE subscribers bave received in stra'tions from a Gentlemen who is ;e*virgthe Colony to sell at tha Rooms, Fort-street, en Wednes day next, at 11 o'clock, A LIBRARY consisting of about 800 VOLUMES, all intt-restiog and instructive woiks, among which are twenty wel;-b und volumes of the ••lUutratcd London News' in ci nsecutwe numbers, and a very large edition of Hogarth's Wcrks. Catalogues on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1. CITY MART. TO GROCERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TBADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the City Mart on Tuesday, , Ist December, at 11 o'clock, A Largo Parcel of Teas Sugars Provisions Oilmens Stores &c, &c, &o. Terms at Sale. ; TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1. THE Subscriber bas received in structions from JAMES SMART, Esq, To sell by auction, HIS VALUABLE FURNITURE, (Not required at his residence at Woodside). SALE ON TT7EBDAY, DEC. 1, At his House, SYMONDS-STREET, NEXT ST. ANDBEW'S. Catalogues and Cards to see Furniture may be had from the Auctioneer on Saturday and Monday. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. The Subscriber has received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Corner Mart, on Tuesdayj December 8, at 11 o'clock, IQK FORFEITED SHARES IN JL _7«J THE NORTH SHORE FERRY COM PANY (LIMITED). Information may be obtained by application to Mr Heath, Secretary of the Company, Vail.'s Buildings, or to GEORGE SIBBN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. UNDER BILL OF SALE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, PIANO, by B'oadwood and Sons WALNUT hUITE in green lep. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. - FREEHOLD PROPERTY, VICTORIA-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Monday, Nov. 30, at 12 o'clock, 50 feet frontage to Victoria-street, with buildings thereon erected. A SPLENDID BUSINESS SITE. CORN EXCHANG SUGAR, SUGAR, asd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, from Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Messrs Joshua Bros. & <'o, to offer for sale by public auction, on arrival of the barqae Otago, 10,286 mats Sugar "> From the Yarraville _0 cask- Golden Syrap > Sugar 'Refinery. Sam pies now on view at the Booms of t_e Auction?