SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

STJN-SET: This evening, 6.40 SUN-KISS: To morrow morning, 4.48 HIGH WATER : This evening, 0.12 ; io-raorecyw morning, 0.53

ARRIVALS.

laranalri, s.s., Wheeler, from Southern ports Go-ahead, s.s., from Wan-anui

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

X. Lo"don : r onntess of Kintore, ship, on Friday; City of Auckland, ship, early i>oi Sydney : Phoebe, s s., early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Sl£ mm- er of the w »vc, ship, from New York, via Wellington Ferndale, barque, from London. Sailed August 12 • Byro, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed Sept. 27 Hn?dostan. ship, from London. Sailed September 26 Waverly, brig, from Adelaide. Sailed October 27 Chile, ship, from London. Sailed August 10 Naworth, barrue, from Liverpool. Sailed August 19 Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town, early Rita, brig, from Sydney, early Ocean Wave, schooner, from Chatham Islands, early Harriet Armytage, barque, from Dunedin H.M.S. Basilisk, from Tauranga Ivanhoe, schooner, from Lyttelton

The s.s. TaranaM, Captain R. Wheeler, arrived in the Manukau this morning. Pas sengers :—Saloon : Mrs Jones, Mrs Clark, Mrs Wilson. Mrs Horton, and four children, Messrs Clark (2), Horton, Monckton, Wil son, Palmer, Passmo?e, Macbeth, Scotland, and nine in the steerage. Passengers by the ship Countess of "Kin tore, for London, must be on board at four p.m. on Friday next. The Taranaki and Go-Ahead, from the South, arrived in the Manukau this after noon.

COMMERCIAL.

CALLS. Queen of the Thames G.M.C., Is ; November 15

Result of the Poll.

The following is a summary of the returns received, up to the present time :— 0 4) 1 I 111 Auckland 741 050 380 Alexandra 17 39 11 Aratapu (Northern AVairoa .. 4 01 1 Bombay 34 12 7 Cambridge 37 10 10 Coroiiandel IC2 111 35 Devonport, North Shore .. 30 14 40 Gisborne (Poverty Bay).. .. 14 43 5 Hamilton .. .., .... 40 46 7 Henderson's Mill 23 3 3 Helensville 40 10 0 Howick 48 27 28 Hastings 11 7 3 Hokianga 8 8 2 Huia 11 3 12 TCaukapakapa .. .. .. 5 17 10 Kawa Kawa 27 21 2 Mahurangi Heads .. .. 20 10 2 Maketu 3 4 0 Matata .. .. .. .. 0 4 0 Matakana (Upper) .. .. 0 20 12 Mangapai .. .... .. 9 21 26 Mangawai .. .. .. .. 2S 9 14 Mauku C 7 41 Mercer 4 2 2 Mongonui 14 3 It Ngaruawahia 19 19 10 Newton .. , 73 95 13 Newmarket 51 79 38 Opotiki 29 C 8 7 Onehunga 121 89 31 Otahuhu .. .. .. .. 79 57 32 Papakura 74 2G 32 Panmure 42 24 35 Petoitoi, Hiverhead .. .. 5 5 11 Parnell .. 35 117 32 Puhoi 14 4 °1 Port Albert 5 17 33 Pukekohe 25 27 34 Pokeno .. 1 5 2 Rangiriri .. .. .. .. 1 3 1 Eaelan 32 1 0 Russell 14 3 7 Stokes' Point 11 4 4 Shortlanrl 591 313 393 Te Awamtttu 26 28 13 Tauranga 102 42 17 Wangarei Township .. .. 30 59 59 ■Wangarei Heads 8 12 17 "Waipu 1 1 101 Waimate 16 C 10 Wangaroa 10 15 7 Whakatane 6 9 1 Weti .. 22 18 12 Warkworth 14 33 15 "Waitangi Falls 4 6 1 Waiuku 31 27 53 Wairoa 9 5 29 "Whau 8 47 7 Total 2853 2447 1753 Majority for 'Williamson 406

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

MAJLB WILL CIiOHK AS UNDER :— For Thames, this day, at 5 30 p.m., and To-morrow at 10.30 a.m. and ft.l'.O \t.m. For Kapanga, per Challenger, this day, at G p m. For Russell, per Golden Isle, to-morrow, »t 9a.m. For Wangaroi, per Clyde, to-morrow, at 11 n.m.

N.B.—Mails for the TTnilcd Kinedom, via Southampton and Brlndisi, Indin, China, &0., will bo despatched per Taranaki, on Monday, TTtli inst. If a Mo direct opportunity offers supplementary mails will "be forwarded. (Sißnod) S. B. Bjms. Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, and the Morning News

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1873.

For the cause thut lacks assistance, Foi"the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance),

And the good that we can do

Wo understand that Mr Charles O'Neill has been requested by a large nmnber of electors to represent the Papakura district in the "Provincial Council, and that he has consented to be nominated. Mr O'Neill visited this district on Monday last, at which time there was no one in the field to oppose him, but we tmderstand that he is determined to contest the election.

The Magnet Troupe, under the manage ment of Mr E. Clair, gave one of their entertaining performances on Monday last, at the Parnell Hall. Tb.e attendance was good, and the programme satisfactorily gone through.

The Albert-street annual soiree was held last evening in the little church, and tea was provided at six o'clock, to which a laige number of friends and visitors sat down and fared sumptuously. The Chairman, J. C. Firbh, Esq., made an excellent speech on the good influences of Sunday-schools and the laudable work of teachers. Mr Glanville, whose continued exertions are well known in connection with Sunday-schools and church music, read the annual report, which showed that the school was in a satisfactory position. A report of the branch school in Chancery - lane was read by Mr. Champtaloup, and commended the teachers and scholars for their regularity and attention. The average attendance appeared to be about forty children. The financial report by Mr. Matthews was pronounced to be very satisfactory. Captain Daldy, in his speech, referred to their pastor, the Bey. Warlow Davies, who, he was pleased to in form them, was improving in health. This announcement was received with cheers. Several addresses were delivered on subjects connected with Sunday-schools by friends of the cause, and the meeting terminated in the usual way.

One of the prominent local questions of the day is undoubtedly that of a water supply for Auckland. A mass of correspondence from rival engineers in favor of conflicting schemes appears from day to day in the columns of the press, and few, if any, non professional readers can possibly judge adequately of the merits of the several plans propounded. Every citizen knows that a good supply of pure water is greatly needed and that the work of supplying such a city as this ought to be profitable, or at least, self-supporting ; but however this may be the question has been discussed for many ycai's without much practical result. If any mem ber of the Provincial Council now being elected, or of the City Council, can bring forward and carry a motion that will settle the matter satisfactorily he will earn immor tality, or at all events ought to be sculptured in stone over an ornamental drinking foun tain to be placed in a central part of the city with an inscription thereon commemorating his good work in this important matter. Will any newly-elected M.P.C. or City Councillor seek to have his name thus per petuated ?

An alarming spectacle was witnessed this morning in High-street in the form of a woman, who was helplessly drunk after a night's carouse, with her face covered with dust and blood. The woman has for some time been holding the position of housekeeper to a mechanic in Upper Durham-street. She was led with much difficulty to the police station, and will appear before his Worship in the morning.

We understand that it is intended to nomi nate Dr. Walter Lee for the representation of Onehunga irfithe Provincial Council, and Mr John F. Marie Grace for the representa tion of City West.

The only business at the Police Court this morning before his Worship the Mayor, was the disposal of three drunkards, who were §ned 108 each or 48 hours,

A holy-evo tea meeting and entertain]rent will bo held this evening in Sheridan-street Chapel. Tea will be on the table at six O clock, and at seven a lecture on " Our Popular Amusements " will be given, inter spersed with appropriate music and singing.

The Good Templars of the Auckland Pioneer Lodge will hold au ordinary meeting to-morrow (Thursday) evening in Cook-street hall, when the usual quarterly subscription will be payable.

. Mr GonrTay, with characteristic energy, has determined not to be behind in endeavor ing to add to the amusements of the holiday, and to-night interesting additions will be added to the great exhibition in the City Hall. At eight o'clock this evening Mrs Gourlay will sing the famous Jacobite song "(Jam ye b^ At hoi" and the celebrated " Swiss Jodel song," and Miss Gourlay wi'l give in her charming style "The Kindly Greeting, and the characteristic sketch " Military Style," with side-drum accompani ment. Visitors will also have the pleasure of promenading the exhibition end inspecting the marvels of art and nature under the inspiriting influences of music and song. We may state that not the least entertaining portion of the entertainment is the music, presided over at the pianoforte by Mr Corbet, and whose choice selections evince much taste and arc executed with remarkable ability.

John Matheson, committed to the Whan Lunatic Asylum some months ago, made his escape from that institution on Monday afternoon ; and was re-captured yesterday at Ofcahnliu by Constable Gamble, and taken to his old quarters. It is rather a singular circumstance that nearly every fugitive from the Whan goes to Otahuhu.

We arc glad to wofcice that our paragraph of Saturday last recommending tlie removal of the debris from the pavement in front of the lately destroyed premises has attracted the attention of the authorities, and that the clearing commenced yesterday. " A word in season how good is it !"

The indefatigable manager of the Prince of Wnlos Theatre, desirous of closing the loyal holiday in the most agreeable manner, will give a grand extra night, and will pre sent the highly interesting play of " Colleen Rawn," from the famous novel of the gifted but unfortunate Gerald Griffin, a young Irish poet, who while he lived wanted bread, and when he died received a stone. This piece is full of Irish life and humour, and had a lengthened run of :>7-~> nights at Asfcloy's Theatre sonic twelve years aco. The Irish jigs and characteristic songs arc moat amusing, and serve greatly to heighten the fun of the piece. The whole will con clude with that highly comic production from the pen of Donoghue, entitled "Nan, the Good-for-Nothing." Holiday-makers may with certainty anticipate a great treat to-night at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and may thus loyally and fitly terminate the birthday of the Prince of Wales.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM THE WAIKATO.

TAWJIIAO'R SON AT ALEXANDRA

ALEXANDRA. This clay. To Tawhiao is still here. Major To Whorof arrived here last night. Two natives, Horowai and Tauwharo, liavo just been arrested for stealing a saddle from the Government stables here some time since. Saddle-cloth found on them. This day, 3.2.1 p.m. Tv Tawhiao has just left here for Pokcnui. Tawhiao himself is expected here; shortly. The two natives, for stealing cattle, wore discharged for want of evidence.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This (lay

The personation cases came on for hearing at the Police Court to-day. The first on.so taken was Henry Roach for personating Edinond Clcary. Mr Tyler for the prosecu tion, and Mr Mac Donald for the defence. In the commencement of the case Mr Mnc- Donald took a technical objection to the evidence, showing that there was nothing before the Court to prove that the election had taken place. He read authorities show ing the necessity that the writs should be in evidence. Mr Tyler replied. The Court then adjourned for an hour and a-half to allow the Magistrates to consider.

On reassembling it was decided that the writ was necessary, and adjourned the case till to-morrow week. Seven other cases were adjourned on the same grounds.

The Al cut into tha footwall of No. 2 reef to-day. Two feet of quartz tested from the lode was found to be auriferous.

The Bed, White, and Blue crushed 4 tons for :}oz Sdwt.

The Bright Smile are getting good gold near No. 2 winze. They will take a week yet to get into woi-king order from this winze. The lode is 14 feet wide.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEVAT.

(From our own Correspondent. 'jsQ^

POVERTY BAY POLLING

LARGE MAJORITY FOR DARGAVILLE

NAPIER,

This day

The s.s. Rangatira arrived from Poverby Bay this evening. The result of the poll for the Superintendency is : — Dargaville , 43 Williamson ... ... ... 14 Lusk ... ... ... ... 5

Only sixty-two voted in all

DUNEDIN.

This day,

Mr Frederick Evans reports that another large and influential Insurance Company is being rapidly formed here, the present, (Standai'd) not meeting witk popular favour. It is supposed neither will float, and eon sequoiitly the National are m greater demand.

AUCKLAND CRICKETERS IN THE SOUTH.

(From our Special Correspondent.)

NELSON,

This day.

The Wellington arrived at twelve last night after a (mo passage, but a head wind and heavy swell. Nearly all the team wore sick.

All are well this morning, and had a fine throe hours' practice.

The Nelson fellows think they will get licked.

They say Christchurch will put us through.

We have telegraphed to Wellington to playfto-raorrovv, but Hartmann, the manager of the N.Z.S.N. Co. will not stop the boat till the evening for a match,

The Canterbury Races.

(From Our Special Correspondent)

CHRJSTCHUKCH

This day. The races yesterday were well attended, and tho weather was beautiful. His Excellency the Governor and suite arrived in time for the first race. The course was crowded and the interest very great when the beil rang for the iirst event, the Maiden Plate, of 100 soys., with a sweep stake added of 10 soys. each ; second horse to save bis stake. For all horses which had never won a sweepstake or plate of the value of 25 soys. previous to starting. Weight for ago. Distance, 1-Jj- miles. Mr Nosworthy's b c Defamer, 3 yrs., 7st. 71bs 1 Mr W. C. Webb's eh c, by Malton, out of Ada, 7st. 71bs 2 Mr tledwoods's br. f. Batter, ;;! yrs., 7st. 41bs 3 Six were coloured on the card for this event, but Marl of Tynne, Malton, Revoke colt, and Traitor were scratched, leaving three to go for it. The Ada colt made tho running at the start, Defamer second, and Batter third. After a few hundred yards had been run Defamer resumed the lead, with Ada colt second, Batter still being in the rear guard. At the quarter of a mile Batter had closed on the Ada colt, and took second place, and at the turn into the straight run the horses were as follows:—Defamer, 1 ; Batter. 2; Ada colt, 3. After a few strides of the home stretch had been gone all were finishing, and the Ada colt came away with second place, but was unable to deprive Defamer of the lead, which he held till finishing a good winner, with Ada colt 2 ■ Batter 'A. Time, 2min. 4S)sec. Butting at tho start placed Defamer as the favourite. Fhkk Handicap of 50 soys. added to a sweepstake of 5 soys. each. Distance, one mile. Mr Redwood's br c fvakapo, 3 yrs, (5 st lOlbs 1 Mr Nosworthy's b m Hatred, (i yrs, 0 st -libs 2 Mr P. Campbell's eh g Exile, ages, Tst 12 lbs 3 Mr Studholmo' bo Wee Lad. 3 yrs, Gst ■libs ' 0 Mr Newitd's br li Phantom, 5 yrs, 7 st... 0 Mi.l. 11. Dennis' Alice Gray, 4 yrs, Gst 1211 m 0 Mr it. Gallet'sbk g Brogden, 3 yrs, Gst 0 Tin's race was looked upon as a certainty for llativd, but Kakapo had a number of frieirds. After a false start, in which several of the horses took a good gallop, they were got away to a good start, "Hatred leading, with Kakapo close up, the rest in a ruck. On coining into the straight Kakapo began gradually to creep up, and ultimately headed Hatred, the mare doing all she could to hold tiie lead. Kakapo's jockey was determined to Force the running, and a capital race neck and neck between the colt and Hatred en sued, terminating in Kakapo winning by about a length, tho rest straggling. Time, I mm. 4Usec. GAN'rrciiRUUY Gup, of 250 soys. added to a sweepstake of 15 soys. each. Distance, 2£ miles. Weight for age. Mr Nosworthy'a bk f Lurline, 4 yrs., 8 st 0 lbs ... l Mr Redwood's eh c Papapa, 3 yrs, 7 st 21bs 2 Mr ft, Ray's bg Tarnbourini, 5 yrs., Ost Gibs 3 Mr Dolamain's b c Temploton, . r! yrs, 7 st 2 lbs ... 0 Capt. Hutchison's be Karl of Lyimo, 3 yrs., Tst 21b ... ... ... .. 0 This was the great event of the meeting. In the outset the race was considered a good tiling for Tainbourini. Lurline got ofi' with a capital start, Papapa having the worst of it. Malvina went away second, and held place till well round. Tainbourini made an effort and got second place, but could not stand the pace-., Papapa taking it in the run home. Lurlino had it all her own way. Ultimately they finished as above, Lurline winning by throe lengths, and there were two lengths between Papapa and Tainbourini. The rest had been beaten oil. Time, 4min. Sscc. Lurline was the favourite at starting, though somo fancied Papapa owing to the lightest weight. Betting was even on Lurline; 3to I. against Papapa, and 4to 1 against all the others except Tainbourini. Railway Plate of 50 soys. Entrance, 5 soys. Weight for age. Distance, lh mile Mr Nosworthy's b. m. Hatred, 0 yrs., Ost. 41b 1 Mr Redwood's b. f. Parinza, 3 yrs, 7st., 131bs 2 No Gentleman also ran. Mr Noswoithy was declared to run with Hatred. A very good start was effected, Hatred taking the lead, closely followed by Parinza, No Gen tleman coming \ip close. Parinza ran a game horse, and was a good second.

Hack Rack.—The Hack Race was won by the Butt.

This Day's Racing.

The weather to-day is glorious and tho attendance on the course was very large. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Fer gusson and suite, arrived just before the first race and were loudly cheered as they drove on to the course.

Tho first event was the DEIIBY STAKES, of loOsovs., with a sweep stake of lOsovs. Colts, Sst 101b ; fillies, and geldings, Sst 51b. Distance, .H miles. Twenty-five subscribers. Redwood's colt Papapa, 3 yra ... ... 1 H". Campbell's colt Castaway, 3 yrs ... 2 Dclainain's colt Tcmpleton, 3 yrs. ... 3 Webb's colt Revoke, 3 yrs. 0 Nosworthy's colt Traitor, 3 yrs. ... 0 Nosworthy's colt Defamer, 3 yrs. ... 0 Gillett's filly Dolly Varden, 3 yrs. ... 0 Webb's Revoke, colt, and Redwood's colt Teranga were scratched. Papapa was the favorite. Betting even, 2 to 1 against Traitor, 5 to 1 against Castaway. Papapa made the running, and was never headed, winning by half a length. Defamer and Traitor took second and third placo half-way round, when Castaway went up and took second place. On entering tho straight running she was two lengths astern. Sho closed up rapidly, but failed to get nearer than Papapa's quarter. Time, 2min. 40sec.

The supporters of Lurline offered last night to run against Papapa on Cup terms, but Papapa'a backers were not on.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

NAPIER.

This day. There is a lai-ge ship in the bay supposed to be the Harding, ninety-five days from Christiana.

It is reported that the Bank of Australasia will shortly open a branch here.

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Court, of Appeal opened this morning. Tenders have been called for the erection of the new Government offices. The Horticultural Show will be held on Thursday next.

The cricketers have chosen men fori practice to play tho Auckland eleven. Seven will be ultimately choaen here, Wanganui supplies the otner four. The Auckland team car>not play till the 29bh.

The Governor's yacht has just entered the heads from the Capo of Good Hope. Arrived—Tho llesult, ship, from New- Castle, v.'ith a thousand tons of coal.

DUNEDIN.

This day. The Southern and Northern escorts have brought down 12,500 ounces gold.

The rille match between Port Chalmers and Dunedin Naval Brigades resulted in a srictory for Duuedin.

The turn-out of Volunteers on the Prince of Wales' Birthday was discreditable in point of numbers.

The subject of much comment is tho de mand for immigrants per Lady Jocelyn. There arc a great many more applications than people to fill them.

Tho Standard Insurance Company pub lishes a long list of directors.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

Or, Home Jottings v,y our London

CoiiREKrONDENT

London*, September 5

The last Brinclisi mails were delivered in London oil the evening of the 2nd inst., and the letter of the Wellington correspondent, dated July Ist, appeared in the Times of the 3rd mat. He Rives a very satisfactory account of the colony, and says that its only want is labour, and that you could readily take and give abundant employment to twice as many immigrants as arrive at present. His remarks are cb icily statistical—l mean founded on statistics -and arc not therefore very interesting. Touching upon native affairs,he says that they remain in .slain quo, and quotes Mr T. B. Gillies to show that the threatening of the Waikato meant nothing more than a possible " scrimmage," and adds that the settlers in that district at the date of his writing were perfectly satisfied with the action of the Government and the stops taken for their defence and safety. The Dailt/ Teleyraph, of the 3rd inst., takes a different view of the state of the colony, whence its information I know not, and says that the native difficulty presents numerous difficulties ; and that the Maori King, so called, is an " anomaly." Here is the Tele graph's article in full : —Fresh troubles, it is said, threaten the growing prosperity of New Zealand. A murder was committed, and the murderer, a Maori, took refuge in the territories ruled by the Native King. He was spurred on to this step by the issue of a proclamation offering a reward for the production of himself and accomplices, alive or dead. For some time his Maori Majesty was not disposed to shelter the fugitives, but at length he was persuaded to protect them, and, with striking frankness, he intimated his intention to the Colonial Government. Of course the first thought of the settlers was that war would ensue, and that an ex pedition would be sent to enforce the man's surrender. But the colonists do not seem to relish the notion of more bush fighting. Perhaps they rely upon some change in the conduct of the "Maori Court," and think that the King will be prevailed on by his subjects to yield up (he criminal. Although the sons of a once famous chief, WiHiam Thompson, have joined the King, other in fluential leaders, seated on the East coast, have no only refused to support his decision, but have Urged him to remove all cause of quarrel by a prompt surrender. The best symptom in the case is that no apprehension is felt by the Government or the more ex posed settlers. The power once possessed by the Maoris has greatly diminished. After the collapse consequent on the Inst war many of them found it more profitable to lease than to retain their Jnnds, and thus gave substantial hostages to fortune. Some of the most turbulent districts are now • the most contented. Nevertheless, the Colonial Government may not be able to stave off an appeal to arms. Their confidence in a peaceful solution is reported to be great • but manifestly, even the indifference too strongly felt at all times by the Middle Island settlers, who have no natives in their midst, will not be proof against repeated pro vocations. The Maori King is an anomaly, and it is a pity well-meaning philanthropists ever invented him. If he could be made a means of keeping order, fostering reasonable progress, and conducting the relations be tween the Maoris and the European popula tion ho might be of some tise as an a^ent in bridging over a transitional period. As it is he mainly serves the purpose of encouraging impracticable notions among the natives, and thus his existence tends really towards the extinction of his race by bringing it into conflict with one incontestably stronger. The colony is now beyond the reach of Maori hostility, which, although it might inflict much suffering and considerable loss, could not uproot tho foundations of European sway. The King may strike one more blow at his adversaries, and destroy frontier settlements. But in the end his people would bo fewer than in the beginning, and the white man more firmly fixed than ever. For the sake of the Maoris we may hope that patience and good management will prevent war, since its issues must materially advance the moment when, from natural and adventitious causes, the noble savages of New Zealaud Avill fall into the category of extinct race",. The appointment of the Rev. T. Jackson i Smith to the incumbency of St. Peter's, Qneenstown, Otago, is announced. On the third instant the usual quarterly communication of the United Grand Lod»:e of Free and Accepted Masons of England was held in the Temple, Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-street, when, in the absence of the Marquis of Ripon, and Earl Carnarvon Dr Robert Hamilton, District G.M. of Jamaica, presided as G.M. The chief business con sisted in tho reading of addresses of con dolence on the death of tho late Earl of Zetland, from tho Grand Lodge of Scotland and tho Grand Lodge of South Africa. I have not had time this mail to touch upon several subjects of great interest, con spicuous amonest which are the respective conditions of France and Spain. The first exciting adulation by her extraordinary and successful efforts to pay off the German indemnity, and anxiety as to how sho will set about the payment of the interest, and the establishment of a sinking fund. The movements of the Bourbon party are also causing suspicion, and many persons look for a sudden violent movement in favour of Henri Cinq. The Pope all the time is pray ing for the Count de Charabord, who he knows will be a stout pJly on the throne of France. Then there is unfoifcunate Spain, torn by t 'adless factions, reminding one somcwhjr Jjbf Jerusalem during the siege by Titus, with CarJists, Republicans and insurgents of several kinds she is in deed in a wretched strait ; and here a«ain tho prayers of «his Holiness are for Don Carlos, whoso accession to the throne of Spain would be the signal for the suppression oi all civil and religious liberty, the enjoy ments of which the country was only just beginning to feel. Then the unveiling of the ' statue of liberty at Berlin by the Emperor William and the triumphant reception of Bismarck has given rise to many whispers regarding future aggression on the part of Germany. i

PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.

ANTICIPATIONS.

Tirr. morning opened with a calm blue sky

the early sunshine rested on the mountain

sides ; the trees were tinged with golden hues

full of lively choristers, and all nature as far as the eve could reach seemed to bo in favour

of n people's holiday in honor of the elde v son of Queen Victoria, born on the 9th day o November, 1841. As the morning advanced, here and there in the suburbs the smoke from a score of chimneys curled up gracefully above the trees into the stilly atmosphere. The Volunteers, both young and old, were to lie seen at cottage doors polishing up their rifles and brushing up their jackets, some of which had lain by, for a month. We observed one young lady, beautiful as a fairy, tiiirming her new holi day hat with daisies and a moss-rose, in imitation of nature. We then heard sounds of music from the gathering volunteer Lauds

in and about the city, and the young would be soldiers tripping hither and thither in a.]l the outer glories of citizen soldiers. The shops were all closed, with perhapsafew neces- j sary exceptions. The drapers were unani- { nious ill their early attachment to the early ■ closing movement, and were true to the letter. I Facilities for the enjoyment of the yji .nicely*■ holiday were amply afforded sufficient to satisfy every taste and please every mind. Those who felt disposed for passing a few hours in retirement over some favourite poet, while the little ones prattled and rolled on I the grass, could revel in such fanciful luxu- j ries in the quiet shades of the Domain ; and j those who preferred the companionship of \ birds and flowers could walk in the open gardens of the Acclimatization Society pud 1 luxuriate in the waim breath of the refulgent summer day. Those persons whore instincts lead them like ducks'co, the stream had opportunities of floating to the North Shore to the primitive locaTity of Stokes' Point, the canaan of strawberries md crerm. The Good Templars could he accommodated with ginger beer and lemonade to any extent, wholesale md reta^, with the privilege of basking on the green border of some lazy creek, ponderng over Lord Lytton's treatise on the water cure, and watching the reflec tion of the blue heavens in the gliding cur rent. The gardens and surroundings of the city offered adequate opportunities for the real enjoyments of the first holiday of summer. There can be no doubt about the beneficence of an occasional holiday. Shakespeare in one of his memorable plays speaks of being in a holiday humour ; and Charles Lamb, the quaint humourist, testified to the existence of a holiday-rejoicing spirit. And we believe, from close observation, that the de gradation of the lower classes of the old country, and the social miseries to which they arc reduced, are due in a great measure to perpetual bondage with out the inte; mitting summer pause, when the heart can beat ?n unison with the freedom of Nature and the fresh breeze of health fan the cheek. Holidays are good in their physical and Locial in fluencea, pmol long may the people of the color'es cherish them as incentives to in dustrial enterprise, sobriety, and self respect ; and noAv for the birthday sports, etc.

VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

Shortly .after 9 o'clock the Barrack Green presented a very lively and picturesque appearance as Volunteers and civilians came on to the ground to take part as actors or spectators in the tleview. The muster, as will be .seen from the numbers enumerated holow, was not so large as on some previous occasions, but consideiiug the variety of counter attractions present elsewhere the numbers were satisfactory, and the several military movements through which the men were put were done upon the whole very creditably. In the Cavalry Corps one or two of the horses appeared unused to drill, and whilst the firing was going on gave some trouble to their riders in keeping rank, a fault which time will no doubt remedy. Major Gordon acted as Brigadier-General, and the infantry were formed into two bat talions under the command of Captains Der roin and MeConuell. The Auckland Cavalry, under Captain Isaacs, mustered 23; the Artillery, Captain Featon, L! 5 ; the Engineers, Captain Dargaville, 40 ; the Royals (with band), Captain H. Burns, GO ; the High landers, Captain Mowbray, 30 ; the Auck land Riiie Brigade, under Captain Morrow, 35 ; the Hobson Company and Victoria were amalgamated under Captain A. Burns, and mustered 45 ; the Otahuhu Company, under Captain Gordon, showed 50, with band. At half-past nine o'clock the several corps were told off and formed into battalions, the Cavalry leading, the Artillery coming next under Captain Featon, and the rest in the order above mentioned. The battalions were then wheeled into line and formed open order. The order was then given to load with blank cartridge ; a feu dejoie was then fired. The royal salute and three hearty cheers for H. R.H. the Prince of Wales were then given. A march past in column at 100 paces inter val then took place, which was very well done and elicited encomiums from the spectators, several of whom had evidently been in the army. The battalions then changed front, and marched past at quarter distant columns, the Engineers marching in excellent order, due probably to the good training by their officers and Sergeant-Major Ilaslem. The men then formed front, returned to their respective grounds and were dismissed.

The ground was well kept during the review by Sergt.-Major Waiuhouse, 'assisted by a detachment of the Auckland Constabu lary under Sergt. O'Connor. The only contretemps which occurred was that a pri vate of the Cadets fainted in the ranks, and had to be taken to the rear by his comrades. He, however, soon recovered.

At one o'clock the Royals with their Band mustered at the new Market, where there was a good muster of the Navals, Ofcahuhu Company, and other Corps, of whom a large portion proceeded to the North Shore for the purpose of having a sham fight.

NORTH SHORE.

From an early hour to-day it was evident that the '' other side" of the water woiild receive the public patronage to an extraordi nary extent, and even the morning boats were well filled with passengers bent on breathing the sea breeze and strolling on the beaches of the North Shore. As announced by us yesterday excursion boats were running to Stokes' Point, and though a little rnisad^ venture rather threw the company out, and prevented them from fairly testing the popularity of Stokes' Point, still enough evidence was afforded that this will yet become a favourite resort for pic-nic parties. It appears that the " Enteipiise," which had been told off specially for that service during the holiday, had been in some way or another got up on tho beach dmhig the night on the top of high water, so that she was not to the front at 9 o'clock to take the trip announced. However the manager of the company had '

the "Devonport » rapidly undev^wT^ at a quarter-past nine she steamed ft- a large number of excursionists to L? 1 Point. In her second trip at + eH was crowded, but some arrangemJ? 1./ \ taking over furniture to Cl . made the previous evening, nccessitlfr being taken off again, and consideS £ er satisfaction was caused to intending rT Is gers for Stokes' Point. However liff**' Captain Casey's steamer Gemini tookT ly gen for the Point on her way to ifi^ and a very large number in this wit ad' conveyed in default of the Perry Or J Vere being up to time. Considering the diffipa,ny thus thrown in the way it iTsnr!* what a large munber of people rnanagft find their way to Stokes' Point, ami V clear if that district is only treated i W spirit of fairness that it will become not. V a most popular and delightful outlet to yy /ens bent on holiday keeping, but becoml" also one of the best contributors to th* ceipts of the Ferry Company. re'

NORTH HEAD. But the excursion trips to Stokes lv L had no effect on the crowds thronmil,, ?* Avhat has hitherto been spoken of m%, North Shore. The boats to Flagstaff w Devonport were groaning under tl • burthens, and the military bands and S taiy uniforms gave an animation to tl, scene not often witnessed. The Ot->kiil Company with its fine band playing sni,? stirring strains passed over in the forenoon and .about halt-past one Captain Burns f the Royal Company, who has taken , great interest in the getting up o f * military "spectacle" at the North Shore accompanied by his men and a W number of others, passed over and as we go to press the military pageant wia with all the pomp and circumstance of glorious (mimic) war is proceeding i n | presence of an immense concourse of specta tors. Altogether the several North SW districts have had to-day probably a lareer population than ever before since the place has been trodden by the foot of the white man. THE DOMAIN. That ever favourite resort of holiday makers—the Domain—was well patronised Beneath every shady tree a pleasant family party was gathered, and afc frequent inter vals picnics of larger dimensions. Up fl three o'clock upwards of ICO persons had paid for admission to the Society's gardens and many more were expected between thai hour and sundown, when the birds go to roost and the gates are closed. The gardens are now in full iioral beauty, and the bouquets sold at the entrance at Is each found ready purchasers. The young rooks were epecially objects of curiosity to the children. These birds (lately imported) have divided themselves into two colonies, one founding its home in the gardens, and the other in Mr Turner's paddock, near the- Mauukau Road, and in both cases they are a thriving and prosperous community.

NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL ANNUAL CATTLE SHOW.-THIS DAY.

Piiesidsxt : His Honor the Superintendent. Vrcr.-Pr.FsrDEXT. Mr "WHliara Goodfellow. Treasurer. Mr William Woodward. Mr Joseph May I Mr Edward Bovey Hon. Eveiy Mac Lean j Mr Alfred Buttle" JJr William Cirdencr Mr Jlobeii Benf JM r .T. Balnbridge Mi Charles Sliiplierd MrThos. Wor:in Mr -Andrew Anderson, Mr M. Tatlob, Secretary. The attendance at the Cattle Show was very good considering the counter attractions, and the distance of the exhibition from town. There can be little doubt that the receipts would have been treble if the show had been held in Auckland. The exhibits in some respects were not equal to what we have seen, in former years, and other defects were noticable, which were tracable to the mismanagement of the committee, both in regard to their niggardly and narrow-minded arrangements, and the holding of the show at such a distance from the city. With the exception of two or three members the com mittee was quit.fi unequal to the duty en trusted to it, and but for the exertions of these gentlemen 'the affair must have been a greater failure th^in it proved. If the exhi bition had been (held at- the new Market hou so in the ciliy instead of Mr. Buck laud's paddock, loetween two and three miles away at JN'ewmarket chosen in spite of the representations of the Market Committee, who offered their suitable and commodious building for the , purpose, backed up by eotsideraMe press ing on the part of the luspector, tlie re sult would have been very different. That in this particular the committee made a mis take is very evident. Where such_ an eligible place in the heart of the city might have been obtained it certainly does seem follj t on the part of the bucolic minds who preferred a suburban paddock at suck a dis tance from town. We give below a list of the prizes awarded, but are compelled to hold over our comments on the show until to-morrow. Mr. McConiish, with an excel lent band, was on the ground and played various selections during the day. ITw judges gave satisfaction. HORSES. —T.UO ROUGHBRED CLASS. Judges—Messrs G. J. Austin, G. Selby, aud j T. Belcher. I Sec. I.—Entires. Sledmere, bred by Sir Tatton Sykes, Major Waimsley. (First prize.) Totara, 5 years, R. Farmer. (Second prize.) j Sec. 2. —Entires, 3 years and under. I Two years old, sire Dainty v\. Walter. (First prize.) Two years old, sire Ravensworth, J. Watt. (Second prize.) Two years old, sire Rattan, D. H. Lusk. (Third prize.) Sec. 3.—Makes. Lady Bird, J. Watt. (First prize.) Una, Buckland. (Second prize.) Sire, Fisherman, W. Walters Sec. s.—Ftllies, 2 years and under. ( , Two years old, sire, Day and Martin, J. Watt. (First prize.) Sec. G.—Colt or Filly, yearling _ Colt, sire Dainty Ariel, A. Buckland. (IW prize). Filly, Novice, R.. Wynyard Heavy Draught Class. , Judges—Messrs D. Thompson, W. Pau'jaud W. Crowther. Sec.l .—Entires. Honest Tom, Wallace Brothers} (F irsl prize.) Four years old, J. Wheeler. (Second prize.) Auckland, Wallace Brothers Sec. 2.—Entires, 3 years and under. _ Young Nobleman, J. Bainbridge. (FjrsG prize.) Sec. 3 —Mares. . Four years old, in foal, W. Motion, (Wf Prize.) i*j Six years old, by Major, Brown and W>st bell " ' ~ fj;^. Four years old, A Buckland ' t-'<--\ .Aged, in foal, F. Lawry =s T~J> Five yers old, T. Goodfellow < fig Sec. 4.—Fillies, 3 years and undeiv: ? Three years old, J. 0. Seccomber. (FiTStl ■ prize.)

THE EVENING STAft, WttONKSDAY, NOVfiMBBU 12 187S



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