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MR WILLIAMSON AND THE COROMANDEL MAIL.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star. ) Sir, —Your Coromandel contemporary is, as you doubtless are aware, an advocate of Mr Williamson's claims to the Superintendency, and as such does not scruple to make gross misrepresentations. In the issue of 2Sth instant the editor speaks of Mr John Williamson thus: "Mr Williamson is a staunch Wesleyan, and has always been so. His being member of the Church class and Superintendent of the Wesleyan Sunday school in Auckland scarcely tallies with our correspondent's charge of Romanism." Now, sir, I am quite willing that the Coromandel Mail should advocate Mr Williamson's or any other cause ; but when such a mis-state ment of facts as the one 1 have quoted in made, and the editor refuses to insert a sentence correcting the error, I feel bound as a lover of truth and justice to ask that you will bo good enough, as 1 know yon will, to give insertion to a refutation. lam not going to endorse the statement of the correspondent referred to, that Mr William son is " at heartaßomanist," but I certainly do assert, and T speak on good authority, that Mr Williamson is in neither of the instances above referred to a " staunch Wesleyan." I believe that when first elected to the high position of Superintendent of this province Mr William son speedily resigned his standing in the Sunday school, and shortly afterwards in the church ; yet he is still understood to be a member of a Wesleyan congregation, and this is the extent of his Wesleyanism. But, sir, I ask, is not John Williamson the nominee of tho Romish party, and the avowed advo cate of their policy, viz., denominational education '! Are not his leanings to that sectien of the community, and his hope of election in the "lambs"? I would there fore warn all Wesleyans and all true Protes tants, and especially those of Coromandel, not to be misled by the statements of the Mail, nor to give their support to a man who has proved himself a mere " tool " in the hands of the Roman Catholics.—l am, Sic, Protestant Elector.

Coomandel, October 30, 1873

OPOTIKI.

(From the Correspondent of the Bay of Plenty

Times.)

October IG.

A severe shock of earthquake was felt here last night shortly before midnight, lasting over two minutes, and of sufficient violence to rouse the soundest sleeper. We may expect a repetition of the shock, as it is about the time of their annual visits.

The Roman Catholics are pushing forward the work of erecting a place of worship with an energy and perseverance that does them great credit. The site is cleared, timber purchased and carted on to the ground, and to-day tenders are invited for the erection of the building. This, should it prove anything like a3 imposing an edifice as our Mr Croon's school-house, will be another ornament to our thriving little township.

October 20,

Another Bhock of earthquake was experi enced last night at a quarter pa.'st ten. It was of short duration, and not so violent at lust. The direction of the vibration was from White Island due south.

October 19

A serious accident occurred to Mr G. Forbes yesterday afternoon while riding ahalf-broken colt along Church-street. Theauimal, without any apparent cause, bolted, and, when oppo site the Royal Hotel threw his rider with great violence upon the hard gravel causeway. Mr Forbes was picked up insensible, and carriod into the hotel. Dr Knyland was speedily in attendance, and applied the usual restoratives, but it was half an hour before the patient recovered his senses. It was then ascertained that ho bones were broken, butj that the injuries were internal with the exception of a severe contusion on the left side, below the ribs. The patient was then removed to his dwelling, and, I am happy to state, is progressing favourably under the care of Dr Knyland.

October 23

Mr Sydney Crapp, District Surveyor, met with a severe accident to-day by a fall from his horse. The horse, while going at an easy cantor, shied suddenly, unseating his rider and throwing him with great violence on to the road. Dr Knyland was instantly on the spot, and rendered every assistance. Mr Crapp was then conveyed to his residence. His chief hurt appears to be a strain or wrench of the spine. Dr Knyland's report is favourable, all tilings considered. He is of opinion that a few days care and confinement to his room will go far towards his recovery. Captain Smith has obtained the contract for carting the telegraph poles, and left this morning with three teams of horses to com mence operations, so we may look forward to having a telegraphic communication with Auckland in two or three months' time.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Majxs -rt-LL Olohb as Under : •"at 51BO*** 8' tllin da 7) at S' 3° P' m "' and to-nlorrow> Fur Coromandel, on Wednesday, at 12.30 p.m. *ov 'vuwari, pcrSuinptor, to-morrow, at 4 p m. nor Wtabaagn, Taima, Tauranga, Opotiki, and .Napier, via Tauranga, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m (Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tlie future in the distance, And the Rood that we can do

The most humane Act on our statute book

■was added during the last session, and for raising his voice on behalf of the females and children in the various workshops of New Zealand Mr. Brad sh aw has been very plea-

santly deputationised in Dunedin. But

whether it is from the remoteness of our location, or the belief that things can here be done quietly in a corner, we know not, but the employers of females in factories and workshops appear to utterly ignore the ex istence of the Employment of Females' Act. Pressure on our spase this evening precludes us from giving the Act, which is a short one, in full, but we may briefly say that the Actappliesto all "workrooms where females are employed" throughout New Zealand » that it refers to the '' preparing or manufac turing articles for trade or sale," and that the third clause enacts, "No person sluill

employ any female at any time

between the hours of six in the afternoon

and nine in the morning, or for more than eight hours in any one day." It also secures

exemption from work on. Saturday after

noons from two o'clock, and on all holidays without loss of wages ; provides for vontila" tion, &c, and any person can recover tho penalty—not exceeding £no~by suing before two Justices.

Mr Dargaville, as will be seen by advertise ment, regrets that his journey North has taken up ao much of his time that he cannot visit the settlements of Pukekoho West, Bombay, Pokeno, Mauku, and Tuakau, but assures the settlers that he will take a deep interest in the welfare of their districts.

The weather being particularly fine yester day hundreds of persons of both sexes took the opportunity of paying a visit to the North Shore by the ferry-boats. Fathers and mothers with their prattling buds of promise were sitting on the beautiful green grass, whilst their happy younglings were dabbling in the sand. We noticed several couples of lovers, apparently sitting with sidelong looks of love in sequestered places under post arid rail fences, and one short young lady with golden hair appeared exceedingly happy by her lover's side, with a few straggling cows on one side and the glittering waters of the sea on the other. A large business was done in the strawberry and cream line, and on the top of Flagstaff Hill a cluster of bachelors were seated smok ing pickwicks, and discussing the merits of the three candidates. We understand that the Sunday evening wharf ministers intend to commence an anti-pleasure crusade shortly with the view of turning off the ateam, and putting out the pipes of thoughtless Sabbath breakers at the North Shore.

We are glad to notice that Mr Gourlay's exhibition in the City Hall was well-attendod on Saturday, and that the objects formed the theme of general interest. There are many features of the exhibition which we have not hitherto noticed well deserving attention, especially the curiously wrought cards made by Mrs Gourlay ; the delicate figure of Christ mas in the Australian colonies, in the form of a beautiful maiden in a mid-summer dress, adorned with roses and the fragrant wild flowers of t'ae season, standing out in striking contrast to the Christmas of old England. The two models represent youth and age, and are most characteristic of the seasons of life. We strongly recommend a visit to the Royal Exhibition to all persons of a scientific, anti quarian, poetic, or musical turn of mind, as their peculiar taste will be amply satisfied.

Tho performances of the members ofjjthe City Band under Bandmaster Impey at North Shore on Saturday afternoon were productive of great enjoyment to both resi dents and visitors. A large number of people assembled around ths cricket-ground at the outer beach, and between the game of the cricketers arid the sweet and spirited strains of the music provided a very unusual pleasure was afforded, the repetition of which from week to week will conduce greatly to the attractiveness of our pleasant marine suburb of Devonport.

The editor of a London conservative news paper, who has not yet taken the pledge, comments on the defeat of the Permissive Bill:—"By a majority of four to one the House of Commons disposed of Sir Wilfrid Lawson'p Permissive Bill. The debate which preceded this crushing defeat was spirited ; and, ao far as Mr Bernal Oaborne was con cerned, highly diverting. The House of Commons, on this subject, truly represents the English people. John Bull will not have his habits governed by Act of Parliament. If Sir Wilfrid Lawson were permitted to carry his tyrannical measure, another enthu siast might introduce a Permissive Smoking Bill, to be followed by a Permissive White Hat Bill. For Parliament has as much right to regulate the colour of a man's hat as the liquor he may drink at his dinner table.

The enthusiastic yachtmen of this city will hold a meeting to-morrow evening at the club-room, Thames hotel, for the transaction of general business, and to take prospective views of the coming season. The report and balance-sheet will be read, officers elected new members introduced, and future projects harmoniously discussed.

SjMr Gourlay has very kindly consented, at the request of the Mayor, to allow free admission to the children of the Orphan Home (Parnell and Dedwood) and of the Neglected Children's Home (Newton) on Wednesday or Thursday next.

This morning three trucks loaded with cement, with a trolley in front, broke loose on Messrs Brogdenand Son's part of the line of railway at Mechanics' Bay in consequence of the neglect of the man in charge, who failed to fasten the couplings securely. The trucks came down the line from Mechanics' Bay at a break-neck pace to .tortßntomart, the engine following and whistling alarm notes. Fortunately the workmen escaped in time, or we might have had to chronicle another sad and fatal accident.

We are informed by Mr Thomas Hopkins that the Auckland Gymnasium is now open to members in the Brill-shed, Princes-street, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday even ings ; also that a special boxing class is held on Mondays, presided over by a gentleman of known ability, so that members of the Gymnasium Club have an opportunity of dis playing their physical powers in the "noble art of self-defence."

The subscribers and friends of the Auck land Women's Home, established some two months since in a great measure through the effoits of the Itev. B. T. Dudley and a few friends, will meet to-morrow (Tuesday).even ing at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms at four o'clock, for the purpose of receiving a report and statement of accounts, and to elect a committee of management.

The master butchers of this city after due consideration have resolved to express their opinions on the approaching election of a Superintendent for the province, and for this purpose have called a meeting to be held this evening at the British. Hotel, at half-past seven.

The theatre was very well attended on Saturday evening, and the performances gave general satisfaction. " Lost in London" was well received as illustrative of phases of life in the world's metropolis. The scenery Avas fascinating, and Mr Williams, the painter, was loudly applauded as he made his bow to the audience. Mr McGowan was highly en tertaining in "Handy Andy:" MrsMcGowan, Mrs Hill, and Mr Collier were also equal to their allotted parts. To-night the sensational drama "Foul Flay," whiehappeaiedoriginally as a story in the pages of Once-a- Week, will be given.

The Parnell Croquet Club met for the first time this season on the enclosure set apart for that pui pose. The afternoon was fine, and a number of ladies and gentlemen were in attendance, and engaged heartily in the sport. The site selected is in a most delight ful part of Parnell, commanding extensive views of the far-stretching scenery.

At the close of the Rev E. N. Bree's ser mon yesterday morning at the church of All Saints' on the ministerial office and practical Christianity, the reverend gentleman offered some remarks on the financial condition of the church. I le stated that there was a debt of £250 hanging over the church, and that £20 wore needed for the placing of the two beauti fully painted windows over the chan cel—the windows which were sent as a pre sent f rom .England, by Mr Hammond's father. A resolution had been passed to the effect that he (the minister) should be asked to read a financial statement once in three months to the congregation that the mem bers might not be ignorant of their true position as a church. Mr Breo further ob served with some regret that only one-third of the worshippers of All Saints' gave to the offertory, so that the whole of the expenses devolved upon a few generous persons. He considered that there were two ways by either or both of which effectual and perma nent assistance could be given—namely, that every adult attendant should make it a prac tice, even though the donation be a penny, of giving at the conclusion of each service ; and that in families where a desire for re ligious instruction existed small sacrifices should be made, and a weekly portion of money (often spent in unnecessary gratifi cation) should be reserved for aiding the ministry of truth.

We have received the following from New market :—" Sir, — Until Mr Williamson's meeting on Friday our meetings here have expressed the opinions of the electors of this district ; but last night's one did not do so, it being a meeting of that particular tail which appears to follow J. Williamson through thick and thin. The electors of tlm district were not present in any numbers ; in fact the room was occupied by the mob, and the consequent vote of con fidence was a sham and a delusion. The feelings here are decidedly against J. AViHiam son, and the votes carried last night I can only stigmatise as an insult to those lie came to address. The election day will prove what I assert.—l am, &c, Edkn Elector."

It is satisfactory to have to chronicle another victory for the Sir George Grey Cadets over Southern Cadets in their return match with the Te Aro Cadets, which was fired on Saturday, and when the Greys won by 39 points, for which they deserve great credit, being the fourth match they have won against Southerners—the following are the scores :—Sir George Grey Cadets : Cadet Pratt, 53 ; Sergeant Campbell, 50 ; Cadet T. Hanna, 4S; Cadet Mulvaney, 42 ; Cadet Yates, 41 ; Corporal Trenwith, 39 ; total 273. Te Aro Cadets, Wellington, (per telegram), highest score 53, lowest 25, total 234.

It has been estimated that the wealth of Baroness Burdett Coutts, in the form of sovereigns, would weigh thirteen tons, and fill a hundred and seven flour sacks. The firm of Coutts and Co. now includes Lord Walter Campbell, the brother of the Marquis of Lome.

Most foreigners arc not very paibial to Scotch melodies as interpreted by the bag pipes, but the Shah has a decided ear for music. At the dinner at Marlborough House the pipers of the Scotch Fusilier Guards march round the table playing, and the Shah affirmed that it was the finest music he had ever heard.

The residence of Captain Leslie, at Wartle, Tamahere, had a narrow escape from being biirnt to the ground on Saturday mornin" last. There is at one end of the house a stove, the pipe from which passes out through the roof. It is supposed that the fire originated from a spark, or that the Bue had got so hot as to ignite the timber, which is not six inches from it, and so set fire to the roof, which was blazing fiercely when discovered by Captain Leslie, who promptly set to work to put it out by pouring buckets of water over it. We are happy to say he succeeded in saving the building ; only two or three square yards of roofing were burnt. — Waikato Times.

The execution of a Japanese for murdering three ia noticed by the Nagasaki Gazette, with the curious fact that he was incited to the crimes by a dispute about a debt of $2^ ; while it cost him double that sum to buy the sword with which he committed them.

An act of unprecedented liberality is recorded by the Times :—" Mr. James Baird, of Auchemedden, the Scotch iron master, has paid over to a body of trustees, to be called the Baird Trust, the sum of £1,500,000, to be applied to religious pur poses in connection with the Church of Scotland."

It is a fact worth noticing, says the Tablet, that while the Shah was being fOted in Europe, scattering diamonds wherever lie went, a poor priest (the Rev. Father Arakelian) was travelling through Australia collecting subscriptions for his starving sub jects in Persia.

A Jewish commission was sent out from New York to Jerusalem. They have em bodied their observations and conclusions in a report which has been published. In this they discourage all emigration to the Holy Land, and suggest the general elimination from all Jewish prayer-books of the portions referring to the hopes of Israel, in the resti tution of Palestine to the Jews, and the re building of the Temple,

The special reporter of the Dunedin Siar^ has not formed a very flattering opinion of one of the aspirants to the Superintendency of Nelson. In some; Parliamentary sketches written from Wellington, he says :—"ln classifying the members according to their Provinces I think Canterbury shows up best. There are less roughs among them. Taking the Provinces from the North downwards, who can find up to par representing Auckland besides Vogel, Wood, Gillies, Sheehan, O'Rorke, and Swanson — the re mainder possessing an influence that may be called unappreciable—six out of sixteen ? There is one man from Taranaki—Atkinson ; who hears of the other two ? Ilawke's Bay is fortunate ; it has Ormond, McLean, and Ivaraitiann. Wellington is fortunate, having Pox, Fitsdierbert, Bunny, Johnston, and Pearcc- live out of eight. Nelson has Curtis ; well, he is the smallest man in the House and the smallest Superintendent in the colony. Macandrew could put him under his arm, and walk away with him without inconvenience, as Otago could with his pro vince. There are a few gentlemanly well behaved men belonging to the province in the House ; but, as a rule, they toil not, neither do they spin - leaving all the talking nearly to the ' Bailer Lion,' the voluble member for the .South-West Nelson Gold fields.

Professor 3 301! iis agitating the subject of cremation of the doad in England. Ho not only repeats all the well known arguments in support of this disposition of bodies, but demonstrates that at the present day, when the science of hygiene lias made such pro gress, and especially in a country like Great Britain, where every inch of ground has its value, and where the population is out of proportion to the area of the soil, it should 1)0 understood that the organic principles emanating from decayed corpses both poison the water and engender endemic maladies.

The following amusing resume of the descriptions of the Shah of Persia given by the German newspapers has been com piled by the Madras Alhenceum :—" The Shall is corpulent, thin, of a noble, thor roughly vulgar mien ; tall, very short, and wears a black, remarkably variegated, entirely yellow uniform. His eyes are dim and tiery. He observes acutely, looks on everything with indifference, and wears gold spectacles made of steel. He is almost entirely b.-ild, and a conical cap of cloth con stantly covers bin luxuriant falling hair. Jle drinks madeira and clnmpagne exclu sively, and lets nothing pass his lips but water. Gentle as he )<<, he took groat pleasure in the roaring of the beasts at the Zoological Gardens, and rejoiced with hia native cruelty at the bou quets presented to him th^re. He likes nothing but a voluptuous table and the bal let, and came to Europe only in the interest of his people to learn the progress of civili sation. Towards the ladies he is in general yory gallant, severe, tender, and wild. He is 'k> years of age, born in 1843. and has been already a quarter of a century on the Persian throne, the ornament of which he has become in this short period of his reign, and in which it has been impossible for him to gain the love of his people."

A meeting of the Acclimatisation Society was held this afternoon Present : —Messrs Kirth (chairman), Macffarlane, Owen, ami Kirk (secretary). It was anuouueed that His Excellency the Governor had consented to become patron and a life subscriber. Considerable damagehaabeendonetothe birda and fish in the Domain by boys. The Secre tary stated that on Sunday th c Curator detected some lads who had destroyed the Society's property, but it appeared that the damage they had cauned was done more through carelessness than wilfully. Their father pro mised to contribute to the Society, and on these terms the lads were not proceeded against. The Secretary said he had distri buted hand-bi.'ls, offering a reward of £:"> for the conviction of any person injuring fish or birds. This action was approved of. It was stated that owing to delay in the re moval by country people of the trout which they had applied for great mortality had taken place amongst the fish, the ponds being overcrowded. This waa all the business.

We recently took a walk on the wharf with a friend that is a good ventriloquist. Two hands of one of our steamers were en gaged in rolling a cask, wheu, to the consternation and surprise of the persons engaged in performing that operation, a voice was heai-d witbiu the cask—" Roll it easy ; these plaguey nails hurt. I'd rather pay my passage than stand all this !" Holding up their hands, their visuals expanding to the size of two saucers, the two labourers exclaimed— "That beats the dickons !" The mate coming up at this moment, and unaware of the cause of delay, commenced cursing them for dilatorines3, wTion from within the cask the voice came forbh—" You're nobody; lot me out of the cask" -'What's that?" said the mate. "Why, it's me," said the voice ; " I want to get out ; I won't stand this any longer." " Up-end the cask," said the mate. " Oh, don't ! You'll kill me," said the voice. " Mow those nails prick. Look out—don't !" again said the cased-up indivi dual, as the men were turning it over. "Cooper," said the mate, " unhead that cask, and take that man out." As the adze sundered the hoops, and the head was coming out, the voice again broke forth: "Be easy now ;is there any one about ? I don't want to be caught.'- Quite a crowd had now gathered round the scene of action, when a loud guttural laugh broke forth, which made our hair stand on end, as the cask was filled with bacon. "What does it mean ?" says one. "It beats my time," said, another. We enjoyed the joke too well to " blow," as we walked off arm-in-arm with the ventrilo quist and magician.— United States Paper.

A contemporary writes as follows :—"A writer in the Pall Mall Gazelle tells us that in a short time half Europe will be out in New Zealand doing the hot springs, and studying tlis manners and customs of the antipodes. What jolly times we shall have, and, seriously speaking, the thing is quite on the cards. These pink and whits terraced fountains that now lie in solitary loveliness are destined at no distant day to play a very important pai t in the future of these islands. Once let it be understood that the grand tour is incomplete without our boiling springs, and we shall advance a pas de geant. In this particular line we cau defy competition. Our Southern Alps are grand, but the heights of the Himalays are grander. Our lakes have a thousand rivals, our earthquakes, althought sufficienty start ling for a novice are wanting, as yet at least in the elements most esteemed by sensation seekers ; Chili or Peru can beat us hollow. But our bubbling fountains, our cold, tepid and boiling natural baths, our marble terraces, sculptured by nature's hand, and altogether passing lovely, where shall we find their counterpart? They stand without a peer. Wealth, fashion, and rank, invalids, artists, and men of letters, shall yet come from all parts of the world and do homage to their marvellous beauty.

The last essay of the winter series in con nection with the Auckland debating class will be given to-morrow evening in the room of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation by Mr. B. Cas3. The subject will be "Eternal Punishment," Visitors are invited to attend.,

We notice that Mr J. "P. Saunders, one of the sufferers by the late fire in Queen-street, has re-commenced businessin Shortlaiul -street next to Mr Halliday's cabinet warehouse.

We understand that Mr Chapman, by par ticular request of the residents at the North Shore, will give one ot his wonderful enter tainments at the Devonporfc Hail on Wednes day next.

Mr La Nauze, of Auckland and Chatham Islands, has been appointed Resident Magis trate at Okarito.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SITTINGS IN BANCO.

[Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Chief Justice.] THE CASE OF ME KICHJIOND.

In the application made by Mr Rees for a rule nisi against Mr Richmond, solicitor, to shew cause for certain acts in the case of Craig and Macfarlane, his Honor gave judg ment to-day. He granted Mr Rees' applica tion for the rule only with reference to the matters concerning Mr Burtt.

BREACHES OF INJUNCTION.

QUERN AGAINST JAMES YOUNG, JOHN MAC-

FARLANE, AND J. 8. MACFARLANE,

These were actions for broaches of an in junction issued in the case of C. A. Harris v. J. S. Macfarlane, forbidding the defendant the use of the VV&itekuri creek for floating down timber.

The Registrar reported in all cases that, after taking the answers to the interrogatories, he believed that the injunction had been broken. In the case against Mr J. S. Maefar lane he believed that the breach had been made under a mistaken idea of what he had a legal right to do. Mr Rees appeared for Mr Harris, and Mr Alexander for the defendant. Mr Reea urged that the Court should deal out such measures of punishment as will deter others from be^ng guilty of such acts of contempt towards the Court. He spoke strongly of the deliberate way in which the edict of the Court had been broken by Messrs J. S. Macfarlane and John Macfarlane, but did not press the case so much against Young he being a subordinate. ' His Honor, in^giving judgment, said the

case came before the Court under unusual circumstances, inasmuch, as there was some probability, in consequence of an Act of the ' General Assembly, of the cause of litigation in this and similar cases being removed. He thought the Court was itself in some degree blameable for the light way in which the in junction had been treated. In a former in stance connected with the litigation of the series of actions with which this case was ! connected a breach of an injunction of the Court by the removal of. timber had occurred, and the offenders had been allowed to escape with the payment of costs. He might ex plain, however, that in the case mentioned one of the offenders was an aboriginal native, who, although he could not be excused an totally ignorant of the Jatv, might be presumed to know as little of the pro cesses of thb Court as anyone. His com panion, a European, could not be subjected to a severe penalty while the native wos ', lightly dealt with. The offence also was ' committed while matters between the parties j were pending, aud a heav penalty might have seriously affected the case, then sub judice. In the present instance, how ever, the rights of the parties had been finally settled by a Judge who had | come here entirely unacquainted with the ' feelings which had been provoked in the case, and therefore no excuse could be put forward in mitigation of the offence. In dealing with the case the Court had not merely to consider its own dignity, but also the right of the plaintiff, who had as much right to a writ of injunction as to an execution for the recovery of money. Persons were justified in expecting that their property should be protected, and they must not be put to constant litigation in securing the benerit of the judgments of the Court. In the first charge, that against Jarnos Young, his Honor said it had not been pressed very heavily against the defen dant, and he would order that Young shall pay the costs of the proceedings against him, and be imprisoned till the amount is paid. With regard to Mr. John Macfarlane, his conduct during the progress of the various cases had shewn him to bean intelligent and active manager, who fully understood the scope of the injunction. He therefore re gretted that Mr. Macfarlane should have perseverins;ly gone on in the use o£ the dam notwithstanding the order of the Court. He must pay a fine of £10 to the Queen, and costs, and be imprisoned till the order of the Court is satisfied.

His Honor then proceeded to comment on the case against Mr J. S. Macfarlane. He said it was very painful in a small community to have to pass sentence on a gentle man so well known in social and commercial circles. It was however shown by the Re gistrar's report that the defendant had been guilty of a breach of the injunction with re ference to the booms. He would acquit him of having authorised the use of the dams. But even supposing the defendant had in good faith told his men not to use the dams, while allowing the use of the booms, the Court must consider what the use of the booms implied, and lie thought there could be no question that the defendant's action set in motion the breach of the whole injunction. By his attempt to evade the order of the Court, the defendant had taken out timber the profit on which would amount to £1700. He was unwilling to inflict imprisonment in the Auckland gaol on any gentleman as the facilities for classification at Mount Eden were not good, and he would not do so in this case, but he mentioned it in order that it might be known that if gentlemen wilfully defy the Court he would be compelled to resort to extreme measures by the imposition of imprisonment without the option of fine, to secure obedience. Mr. J. S. Macfarlane must pay to the Queen £50, and costs and be imprisoned till the amount is paid.

Mr. Alexander immediately guaranteed the penalties and costs in all cases, and there being no other business the Court rose.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DIiUXKENXESS.

.Tames Hoyle, an elderly man, was charged ■with this ofi'cnce, but as he pleaded hard for mercy, and wanted to go by the Ladybird, he was allowed to go free. Aimie Targert, a smartly dressed young woman, wa3 fined 10s. James Pugh, a sailor, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and fined for the several offences GOs. C. J. Molloy, second offence, was fined 20s. LOST AXD FOUND. Elizabeth McCaDn, a young girl who was remanded on Saturday, was again brought up ori a charge of attempted larceny of a half-sovereign, the property of John Miller, of Smales' Point. His Worship said that he had given this case his most careful consideration since Saturday, and he thought it was possible that the girl might not have taken the money. He hoped she -was not guilty. It rniglit have been that Mrs. Mi'ler, who was far advanced in years, put the money in the box and had forgotten the circumstance. There was plenty of time, moreover, had the girl intended to have stolen it, to have done so. He could not convict upon the testimony before the Court. She must be discharged. ASSAULTING A CONSTABLE. James Coyle was charged with committing a violent assault on Constable Shiels on Saturday evening. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Broham said that he did not wish to press the charge, as it -was of a very light nature, and the lad's mother was very anxious about her boy, who had fallen into the hands of Annie Targert, who had led him astray, and which resulted in the lad's misfortune. Prisoner cried exceedingly, and sobbed loudly as his Worship lectured him on the folly of his misconduct. Prisoner vowed he would be a good lad in future, and continue ift the path, of virtue. He would stick to his dear mother through the yeara to come. Prisoner was then discharged. John Smith, on a charge of vagrancy, was also dismissed. PETER BOYLAN'S CHILDREN". Mr Moyle made an application to the Court on behalf of the children of Peter Boylan, who were left unprovided for, and unprotected. His Worship made some feeling remarks upon the melancholy nature of the case, and would see what could be done with the children in the course of a few days. The children looked healthy and were extremely clean. They had evidently been well attended to. Mr Mcyle promised to see his Worship again on the matter.

ELLERSLIE HANDICAP.

The following are the horses entered for the Ellerslie Handicap :— Mr W. Walters' b m Yatterina, aged Mr W. Walters' bin Slander, aged Mr James Watts' b g Parawhenua, 4 years Mr James Watts' bn g Skysail, 4 years Mr James Watts' b g Never Miss, 4 years Mr Henry C. Young* b c Bedouin, 3 years.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. OMEO AT THE BLUFF.

Later English Telegrams.

BLUFF.

_, This day The Omeo, Captain Calder, left Melbourne on the 28th October, at 4 p.m., and* penenced a heavy gyle. On the Ist ho ye t for 12 hours, and arrived at Bluff at 11 p Jl on the 2nd. She bilngs 25 sploon and 6* steerage passengers, and 490 tons cargo rj horses, and 130 sheep for pl} ports. Shi rails for Duncdin at 4 p.m. to-day. *

THE TICHBORNE CASE.

FAILURE OF A LONDON FIRM,

JOHX BRIGHT AT BIRMINGHAM,

LONDON.

October 25. Dr. Kinneally is indisposed. The examination of witnesses in the Tich borne case is concluded.

Mr Bright is at Birmingham. He advocates Britain's withdrawal from the Ashanteewar He is also urging the reconsti action of the Education Act.

The English cricketers left England on October 23.

The expedition against the Ashanteea to compass the Ashantee capital, has been decided on.

A Conservative candidate has been elected for Hull.

Chambord conceded all requirements to a deputation from the Right. The Monarchists to leave to the Assembly the terms upon which Chambord shall be invited to the Throne. Thiers heads the Republican Opposition against the Monarchists. McMahoa reserves to himself a right of liberty of action but resolves to stand by the Conservatives. '

SPAIN.

Dissensions have occurred amongst the Carlists.

The Minister of Marine assumes command of the Squadron vice Admiral Lobo dis missed.

GERMANY.

October 24,

The Emperor's visit to Vienna resuited in a complete political agreement between Austria and Germany. & Disturbances have occurred amongst the Turks at Laisey. British troops have left Aden to quell the outbreak. **

The telegram regarding Mr Harrison ship ment of frozen meat was misread. It should have been that failure was anticipated soon after leaving the' Heads, through the defect ive construction of the tanks, and the meat was thrown overboard. . •

COMMERCIAL.

WOOL SALES,

LONDON.

October 25.

The wool sales closed firmly. 106,000 bales were catalogued. Of that foreign buyers took 4,500.. The scarcity of stocks stimulated competition, combing pieces are lid dearer than at August sales; clothing; sorts unchanged ; lambs, half-bred, have im proved Id.

The next series wi'l be held 27th Novem ber. The prospects are favourable. Wheat market quiet.

Copper market without noticeable altera tion, but stocks, Australian copper, low. Prices, £93 to £94 10s ; quiet at £122 to £124. Tallow declined.

The rate of discount is 7 per cent. Money less in demand. The drain of gold for export has been checked. Bank reserve weak.

Consols steady

AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL.

MELBOURNE,

October 28,

Breads tuffs very dull; flour £13 10s to £14 only ; priniest wheat commands 6s 3<l; oats fairly active, full rates ; Cp^fornian barley 5s Gd; Mauritius sugars show upon recent sales a decline of 10s~; teas moving at Is 3d to Is 9d; low cougous9M to lOd; 13s to 14s, scented caper ; 13id to 13gd, gunpowder; New Kent hops sold, to arrive, at 2s 4id. The Colonial Bank has declared a dividend of S percent. Preserved-meat trade dull, owing to high prices. Brandies at Sydney and Melbourne are firmer.

At Goldabrough. the opening wool sales on the 22nd there were catalogued 7435 bales; sold, 3140. The question of draffc raised a pound per cwt. in addition to fare. Golds brough promised to remit the question to growers. Bidding opened with, great spirit. Competition animated. Greasy ranged from 7id to Is 3d. Washed fleeces, Is 6^d to 2s o^d. Offers for lots brought in close up to figures expected.

There was the most numerous attendance ever witnessed in Melbourne.

Tallow sold privately-—Mutton, £34 to £34 12s 6d ; beef, £31 to £32 los ; mixed, £30 to £32 ; superior, £25 to £2S ; leather crop, lid to lHd ; harness, 14M ; kip Is 9d to Is lid. Arrived : October 20, Hero from Auck land ; Tararua from Hokitika ; W. C. Went worth from Auckland. Sailed : October 27, Hero for Auckland, via Sydney; Zephyr for Hokitika.

SYDNEY.

October 20, Sailed : M. A. Armiston for Lyttelton.

NEWCASTLE.

October 20.

Arrived : Annie, from Nelson. Wood villo, from Dunedin. Cyrus, from Welling ton. Haversham, from Wellington. Cle matis, from Wellington. Fontenaye and Berar, from Auckland.

ADELAIDE.

October 20,

Sailed : Princess Alice, from Lyttelton; Isabella, for Wellington ; Aniherst, for New Zealand ; Frowning Beauty, Ann and Jane, and Cyrus, for Wellington.

UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS.

DR. LANG IN SYDNEY,

A BISHOP DEFENDS THE NEW ZEA-

LAND MISSIONARIES

SYDNEY,

October 28. The Governor and Lady Kobin'son left to day for the Melbourne races. They willj be the guests of Sir George Bowen. The Sydney rifles leave for Melbourne next •week to take part in the international matches.

ADELAIDE.

, October 2§ ! The wheat market is very unsettled Prices have a downward tendenoy.

THE EVENING BTAB, MONDAY, NOViiMBBE 3 187S



J^OW OPENED, EX HYDASPES, A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S, GIRLS' AND LADIES' TUSCAN, LEGHORN, & STRAW HATS, MEN'S & BOYS, DITTO DITTO, VERY CHEAP. SILK SU N S HADES, MUSLIN COLLARETTES LACE TIES Etc., Etc., Etc. GENTLEMEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING, BOYS' & YOUTHS' DITTO. A CHOICE LOT OP BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS IN VARIOUS MATERIALS & STYLES, ALPACCA COATS (BLACK & COLORED), WHITE DRESS SHIRTS, Etc., Etc., Etc. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, t\ HOLTSALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS, CIOTHIEBS.&O JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE,' (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) TTppkr Queen-street, Auckland. O-N.E,- Parties in the country favouring R. & B. with their orders may depend upon their receiving careful atten free des Patch- Patterns, &c, forwarded post NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T F. S.ATJJSDEBS, "• TAILOR, ETC., Next to Mr Haxliday's, Cabinetmaker, SHORTLAND STREET, Begs most respectfully to inform his customers and the gentlemen of Auckland that in consequence of the late fire he has taken the above premises, and hopes to have a continuance of their support. T. O O X OUT -*-* FOR THE BLUE BOOT. Q. BROOKES Is prepared to serve MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN with -BOOTS & SHOES CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN TOWN ! CB. has a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Ladies' Kid Boots at VERY LOW PRICES ! t Ij^ics'Cashmere and Lasting Boots EXTREMELY Children's Boots in Great Variety, VERY CHEAP. , EVERY DESCRIPTION or BOOTS & SHOES MADE ON THE PREMISES AT TJIE SH O.ETE ST NOTICE. 0. BROOKES, BLUEB 0 0 T, (Opposite the Market Hall) i 250, QUEEN-STREET). TO LET, a House of Ten Eooms. situated top of Grey street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. [Established 1864.], T\ ST E PHENS 0;N & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAND" . "EAGLE BRAND" ' "CROWN BRAND." • Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auck and. D. STEPHENSON & CO WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLASD. OKA SUPERIOR BLACK CLOTH jQDU SACS, 12s. 9d. i . 7 OK J.COSGRAVE <fe CO. 600 USEFUL TWEED TROUSERS ' Bs. 6d. J. COSGRAVE A CO. 500 GOOD BLACK CLOTH TROUSERS 12s. r J. COSGRAVE & CO. p A U T I O N. OLSON'STOMAIO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con- Hequence of its high reputation, som* unprincipled persons have been induced: to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon and pass the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor lias in consequence caused hi« TJIADB MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act,' 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forgo or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to A HK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and Ree that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known afofeJ. "TOfAIKATO COALS (the best in use for Household purposes). For Sale in lota to suit buyers at tho Timber i Yard Government Wharf, Onohunga. Ordero can be loft at the office. ' ' JAMES W. WALLER, Custom Ilouse-atreet, Auckland.



Cjffeo.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee si ' oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, &Co si Kxcelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coff«e on a :count of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost overy grocery establish ment in town and province.—Apyi.j