Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1869.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 14, Issue 731, 1 November 1869, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1869.

Ball.—A Tradesmen's Anniversary Ball takes place to-morrow evening. A Tricycle, we learn, has been manufactured by Mr M'Leod, coachbuilder, of this town. Tenders, receivable up to this day, are invited by Mr A Peters for the erection of a six-stalled stable. Mr Weston, the member repreresenting Waimarama in the Provincial Council, has resigned his seat. The Plon. Mr. Gisbqrne and Col, Gorton were passengers by the s.s, Wellington on Thursday last, en route for A-ickland. Cobb & Co.—This morning a daily line of coaches will commence running between Napier and Waipawa, lea\ ing both places at 8 o'clock e\ery morning. It will be seen by advertisement that Mr B. Warnes has for sale a quantity of bricks and firewood, just to hand per Why Not, ketch, from Wellington. Gold Export.—The total amount of gold exported from New Zealand from the l.vfc April, 1857, to the 30th September, 1869, was 4,832,339 ozs., of the value of £18,769,519. The English Mail.—According to the time table of New Zealand steam mail services for the month of November, the next European Mail is due at Hokitika on Wednesday next, 3rd November, and at Wellington on the sth. As the word " Napier" is carefully excluded from the aforesaid document —not for the first time either—we cannot form the remotest idea when the Hawke's Bay portion will reach its destination.

Napier Debating Club.— At 8 p.m. on Thursday last, 28th October, a meeting of persons desiring to institute this society was held in a room connected with the Odd Fellows' Hall. Mr Marshall was voted to the choir, and the inagural address, was delivered by Mr JVlorice. The lecturer, in an able and interesting speech, explained the objects of the society, and showed the advantage, resulting from its institution in a community so destitute of the ordinary public means of intellectual recreation as Napier. Ar the conclusion of the address the names of those willing to join the society were taken, and the next meeting was fixed for the 11th November. The meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

Customs Returns.—The customs! returns for the quarter, ending fchej 30th September last are so far satis,! factory that they show over the! whole Colony an increase of ,£13,4921 as compared with the corresponding I quarter of last year—the totals be J ing as follow 30,1868 ] £191,608; 5ept.30,1869, £205,100,1 Rifle Match.—A rifle match be J tween 10 men of the Napier RiflJ Club and 10 of the 18th Regt. took place on Saturday last at the military range, terminating in the defeat of the civilians by 41 points. The weather was very unpropitions, J strong north-west breeze prevailing throughout the day; and the shoow ing, consequently, was anything but good, except in one or two cases, rh© I highest score made being 35. The Weather on Thursday anil! Friday was intensely hot, but tbe-j afternoon of the latter day wa-i showery. Saturday morning was overcasf; with showers in the evening. Yesterday was wet ami disagreeable; and heavy rain fell during the night. This morning, as we go t<x press, is overcast and showery—offering but a discouraging prospect to holiday-seekers. The nun lias, been of great advantage in the. country. Book and Pattern Post.—Alteration, of Rates.—The following rates of postage chargeable on book packets and pattern parcels ported ii\ New Zealand for places within the Colony, the Australian Colonies, In, dia and China, and the United Kingdom, come inro force this day, Monday, Ist Nov.:—Not exceeding Id ; exceeding Joz. and not exceeding 2ozs, 2d; exceeding 2ozs. and not exceeding 4ozs., 4d ; exceeding4ozs. and not exceeding |db., 8d;l exceeding |lh. and not exceedinglib,, Is 4d; for every additional Bozs. or fractional part of Bozs., Bd. [

The Front.—We believe that} despatches were received from Colj M'Donnell on the afternoon otj Saturday; and though we have! no official information as to tlieirl tenor, we may say that it is rumored' that they were to the effect thatsoQj Waikato natives had joined lU'Don-j nell in pursuit of Kooti, whom thej native prisoners reported as havingl only some six followers left. Nti fighting had taken place, but it Lsj not likely that Kooti could hold long against such odds hs are now itf the field against him. Provisions were obtained with great difficulty j our men having to go fourteen miles! for potatoes, and carry them to tha camp in bags. The above are the current rumors, and we give thens for what they are worth. We regreti to hear that a lad of this town, abouß fourteen years of age, named Leonard Goldfinch, who accompanied Henara to the front, was killed one day last week bv a fall from his horse.

Auckland.—Our files by the s.s Rangatira are to Friday last.—Tin nomination of candidates for th< Superintendence" took place on th( 28th ult. Messrs John Williansoi andT. B. Gillies the candidal.es —Dr. Pollen and Mr Henry Elli having retired. The show ofhuncli was declaredin favor of Mr William.; son, and a poll demanded on behalj of the other candidate.—The gold! field news continues encouraging.-! The price of live stock continue much the same as at last dates. Wj have no space for the reports in thij issue. Mr Hunter, auctioneer, haj joined the firm of Carey and Gilles —His Excellency the Governor ana Mr M'Lean had visited. Kaipara.-f Flour has fallen to £,1 6. per ton. |