SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUN-SET: This evening, 7.1S BUN-RI8E: To morrow morning, 4,52 HIGH WATER: This evening, 7.30 ; to-morrow morning, 7.5).

ARRIVALS.

Jiowena, s.s., from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Amaranthe, schooner, for Lyttelton

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

X or London City of Auckland, ship, early »r Sydney: Wentworth, ss, Saturday lor Wanganui and Wellington: St. Kilda, ss, to morrow

IMPORTS.

Per Coronet : 260 bales cotton, 13 tons cotton seed.—Owen and Graham, agents.

EXPORTS.

rer W entworth for Sydney and Melbourne: bydney—lo bales flax and tow, J. R. Robert; 2pkgs furniture, Cranwell; 3 eases, McArthur s™Sberas 72 bags fungus, J. Reid. For Melbourne—2 qr-casks wine, Ryan, Bell and Adelaide—ls cases tomato sauce, Olson.

The ship City of Auckland will sail for London at two o'clock on Tuesday next. Intending passengers should secure berths at once.

The following passengers will proceed by *ne Wentworth which leaves for Sydney and Melbourne on Monday next:—For Sydney : —Saloon : Messrs Cobley, Hiron, F. Hiron, VV. McMillan, J. S. Morris. Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Master Matthew, Henry Ernest Ambrose, Michael and Gertrude Fletcher. Steerage : Mrs M. Wilson, Master S. Wilson, Miss Jane Smith. For Melbourne: Mrs Morrall and two children ; Messrs B. Cr&n well, J. E. Lewsham, H. D. Pender, G. Downie. Streerage :B. Garland. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Russell this morning at 5 a.m. with a cargo of 150 sheep, a quantity of gum, wool, hides, &c, and 23 passengers in the saloon and 7 in the steer age. The Rowena left the Bay of Islands at 12.30 on Friday, and had a good run. She passed the schooner Ruby and the cutter Dido, both bound for Auckland, off the Sail Rock at 11 o'clock last night. The Rowena called in at the Kawau on her return trip. Ten witnesses in a case of sheep stealing to be tried at the Supreme Court next week were among the passengers. The Atalantic barque (American whaler), left Mangonui on Ist January for a three-months' cruise. The schooner Amaranth yesterday took a a cargo of timber, &<?., from the Manukau to Lyttelton.

Calls.

BIRTH.

Hewitt-On December 31, at West-street, Newton, the wife of John Hewitt, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Moore—Lynch.—On the Ist January, Adam Moore, youngest son of Mr A. Moore, of Auckland, to Ivate, fourth daughter of Mr T. Lynch, of Parnell.

DEATHS.

jAMrESO>r.-0n January 2. 1874, William Charles Browne, only child of William and Alice Jamieson junior, aped ten months. Lindsay—On January 3. at Mount Albert, Herbert, son of W. Lindsay, aged 3 months. The funeral will leave his father's residence at 2 0 clock, and will be at Mount fd«n Toll at ii o'clock. Friends please accept this intimation. Skeltok—On January 3at the Pah Kami, Onehunga, Ann F-liza, the infant daughter of John Thomas and Ann Eliza Skelton.

The funeral will leave the father's residence Symonds-street, To-morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'clock. Friends please accept this intimation.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1874.

———* For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance.

And fchft o-nod that wo can do

We have just seen a telegram from the Honorable Mr O'Rorke, a3 Speaker of the Provincial Council, addressed to the C!erk of Council to-day in the following terms :— " Omit my name from pay abstract in future." Although this is what might have been expected from those who know Mr O'Rorke, yet it will afford no less general satisfaction. There was nothing in the debate relative to the speakership which could be regarded in any way as committing Mr-O'Rorke to non-acceptance of the salary attached to the speakership, and certainly no pledge was given or asked on the subject. Mr O'Rorke was elected speaker despite the feeling entertained by some that simeny in public office was objec tionable. This fact shows strongly the con viction entertained as to that gentleman's thorough fitness for the office. And now his action is all the more graceful and becoming when being entitled to the emoluments he waives them. Of course, should it so happen during his tenure of the Speakership, that Mr O'Rorke should cease to be a member of the General Government, there will be but one feeling, that it will be only right that the usual salary should bo re-attached to the Speaker's chair.

We have been requested to insert the following:—"To the Editor: Sir, —Permit me .to correct a slight inaccui'acy which appeared in your yesterday's issue respect ing the Sabbath-school picnic excursion at Stokes' Point on New Year's Day. The marquee, which is the property of the St. James' School, was erected by the teachers on; the property of Mr. Howard, closo ad joining Mr Hall's, and the provisions were provided in the usual way by the conductors of the Sabbath-school. But this circum stance in no way lessens the indebtedness of the visitors to Mr. Hall. That gentleman was awaiting the excursionists on the wharf, and from that hour till the departure his care and attention and assistance were unabated. He and the members of his family were present during the day, encouraging the enjoyments of the little people, and in his beautiful and picturesquely-situated ▼ilia he had spread a most sumptuous table, at which he and the ladies of his family most hospitably entertained a large number of the adults of the excursionists; and the hearty rounds of applause and cheers' again and again given by the children and teachers for Mr Mrs and Miss Hall were expressive of appreciation of their kind attention. . I am, sir, One who was Present.

Mr J. Burton, of Parnell, has forwarded to Mr Graham, the Relieving Officer, a large sackful of bread for distribution to the poor. This will be a most acceptable gift, for not withstanding the general prosperity of the place there is a considerable amount of dis tress and destitution in pur midst. Mr Gra ham has on his books nearly three hundred persons, including. many deserted wives and children, who are in receipt of rations. If all bakers,; confectioners, butchers, and other dealers in the necessaries of life, who can afford it, will follow Mr Burton's good ex ample they will do a great amount of good in one of the best ways possible. At Mr Graham's hands only the really deserving will obtain relief, whereas in private hands it is to be feared assistance is often given to importunity rather than desert, and this from no fault of the giver. The Auckland people are proverbially charitable. The Relieving Officer can testify that there is much distress and that such donations as Mr Burton's will always be thankfully received and properly distributed. * J

We have this morning seen six solid silver cups at the shop of Mr Beck, jeweller, of Queen-street, of a beautiful description and well adapted for Volunteer or yacht prizes. The cups were manufactured to the order of Mr Beck by a noted firm, we be lieve, of Bristol. They are richly chased with illustrations of Rangitoto and other scenes from the pictures of our local artist (Mr John Hoyte.) They arrived by the Wentworth, are very beautiful in every re spect, quite a speculation on the part of Mr Beck, and well worthy the inspection of connoisseur? of the art.

The interesting performances of the Variety Troupe were repeated last evening in the Prince of Wales Theatre to a full house, and the performers were quite equal to their parts. Miss Lizzie Watson was charming in her character songs and delicate acting. Mr Braham was unique ; Alick O'Brien was good ; Master Baker was good ; Madame Blanche was perfect in the trapeze, and Moils. Hamew was capital in his beetle flight, and altogether the entertain ment was pleasing. We may add further that this evening performance will positively he the last as the company will leave on Monday next for the South. The members of the Variety Troupe have done what they could during their brief stay in this city to interest and amuse the general com munity, and whenever they return their presence will be welcomed jby a large num ber of the people.

The monthly inspection parade of the Volunteer Force of this district for the month of January, 1874 will be held in the follow ing order :—Tuesday, 6th, 7.20 p.m., Artil lery and Victoria Company and Cadets ; Wednesday, ~th, 7.30 p.m., Engineer, Scot tish and Hobson Companies ; Thursday, Bth, 7.30 p.m., Nos. 1. 2. 3. 4 A.R.V. • Fri day, 9th, 7.30 p.m., Naval Brigade and Cadets ; Monday, 12th, 4 p m., Auckland Troop, (with carbines), Domain ; Monday 12th., 7 30 p.m., Engineer Cadets, Rifle Bri gade and Sir George Grey Cadets ; Wednes day, 14th., S p.m. Otahuhu Rifle Company ; Monday, 26th, 2 p.m.j Otahuhu and Howick Troop, with Carbines and swords, at Howick.

A purse containing a considerable sum of money was picked up in the neighbourhood of the Domain on Thursday evening. The owner can have the same by describing the purse and contents on applying at the Police Station.

Judgment Wils given by his Honor the Chief Justice yesterday in the case of Duder v. Richmond, for the plaintiff, with costs. A decree was also issued in the case of Bank of New South Wales v. George Thome, jun., compelling the defendant to render a just account of certain moneys advanced to him by the plaintiffs, and also to make over to the plaintiffs any goods or bills of lading he might be in possession of.

Tho s.s. Worltvrorth, which has been de tained in consequenco of the holidays, will leave on Monday afternoon at two o'clock.

Ah ! wo said so, we felt sure of Mr Punch's company to breakfast this morning, and he came with his tenth contribution at the pro per time. The delicious morsels of rij)e fun were most agreeable between plates of reel strawberries and vases of fresh roses. Who would be without PinicJt in the morning, with his sparkles and dewdrops, and Mild flowers so acceptable and so refreshing to the spirit, and which makes fragrant the passing hours ? l'un<'h to-day, like Pharoah's golden Cars is laden with good tilings, is as varied as Joseph's coat of many colours. "A new year's ode " is stamped upon his brow, and then a faithful record of the races follows, with touching way-side incidents and col locpiies of sportsmen. Then comes the knotty question, from one whose features will be recognised. Then the new year's vision of the diggers, and Tomkins' pretty capers, which the artist lias forcibly illus trated in a series of highly artistic views. But hold—the tea and toast are getting cold ! and little fingers are diminishing the strawberries, and we lay Mr Punch on the sofa until we have finished breakfast. Take him up, friends, and enjoy his genial and in spiring company.

As neither James nor Mary has called for the lost letter referred to in our issue of Tuesday last we give it gratuitously to the public as another illustration of the Romeo and Juliet period of life. .James addressed his intended as "dearest sister" because she is a good Templaress. "I was sorry you were not at the lod«e last night ; there was such fun. I saw Harry initiated, and he wore a most serious face, and indeed I believe he was serious, for he looked parson like, as if he meant it. Dearest, sweetest, purest, tell me what time you are going to the party ; the thought of going with you is as delicious as a midsummer nights-dream. What time shall 1 meet you ? I cannot go by myself. I will order a cab so that Aye may be cosy together and not exposed to the envious gaze of the world. Wear your beau tiful white dress that night, sweetest, as yon l»ok so winning in it, and it seems to reflect the purity of your own charac ter, lily-white like. Besides there will be a dance in Lome-street Hall, and I should die were you to have a partner other than your devoted Jemmy. Dearest, love liest, beautifullest of all Eve's daughters, pardon me for going home with poor, lonely Annie last night. Poor thing, she has no beau, and she was so grateful, as the tears stood in he eyes, sighing, ' Happy Mary, faithful Jemmy.' Would that I—and the pretty spinster fell into my arms. Let me know at what momentyou willbe ready to go to lodge next lodge night, and we will leave early, as soon as Brother C— has delivered his speech and the choir has sung the ' Grvs tal Spring.' The moon will then be up, beautiful, bright Luna; and then, my sweet, we will steal away and unburden our hearts to the evening zephyrs. I want to whisper of our future, and when Annie, poor girl, is near, we are compolled to bo very circum spect and reserved. Brother Alf is back again, bother him ! but perhaps he won't interfere with us; he has his chum Harry to keep him company. I intend to dance with you at the party, my sweet, for I can't bear to stand up with that little sprat of an Esther H that I danced with before. 'Tis abominable, but (she is about to take lesson?, and of course she will improve. Kate is .very good at the piano, but she is terribly out of humour since Tom went away to the Bay of Islands. Mary Jane went away by the Lady Bird, and good riddance. I did not|likeher, she was such a little upstart,'and so proud in her little hat, feathered up over those unbecoming rolls of hair. She got very cheeky lately too. I believe she envies our. happiness and moonlight walks; but never mind, dearest, sweetest ; to me youfare a fountain of perennial joy. Your eyes are stars, your walk like the roe in the dewy march of morning, your voice like the summer winds, odorous and refresh ing, and' your symmetrical form the embodi ment jof youth and beauty. Miss W is going to invite Charley F to the party, and she I presume will be lost in frills and flounces, just to minister to Charley's love of finery; but, however the girls may be dressed they will not equal the seemly and characteristic white of my darling Mary who is all the world to me. My candle is nearly out, and my pen falters in my hand as I write of my love in white. Answer this sweetest, purest, loveliest, light of my soul and stay of my life, and say you will bo faithful till death, to your adoring captive, James R . To Miss Mary .

! _ A lady recently excused herself from join ing the Lawrence Templars on the grounds that she was " very anxious to have the plea sure of a glass of wine with Sir James Fergus -80». ° The members of the Auckland Naval Brigade will meet for church parade to morrow morning at fifteen minutes past ten, at the Market-house, under Capt. Le Roy! Members of the Thames Naval Brigade are invited to attend,

Messrs Brogden and Son have issued a new and excellent time-table for trains on the Auckland and Onehunga railway, which will, we are sure, give satisfaction. The time for accomplishing the distance has been reduced from forty-five minutes to thirty two minutes, including all stoppages. Four trains will run down and up on week days and six on Sundays. There _ will be market trains for the convenience of persons attending the weekly cattle sales at Newmarket and Remuera, and for per bringing produce into town, for which return tickets at single fares will be issued. Special trains will run to connect with steamers ar riving at or leaving Onehunga, and passenges' luggage will be put on board the vessel free. These changes indicate a desire to meet all wishes, and to make the railway supply the requirements of the trade be tween Auckland Onehunga as effectively as possible. We hope to see a hearty response on the part of the public, and the traffic |in crease to such proportions as will obviate the Eossibi'ity of our lirst line being pointed at y croakers as a proof of the unprofitableness of railway in New Zealand.

In another column will be found letters from Dr. Marshall and Mr Main respecting the case of VValdie. We have only to add that Dr. Marshall stated to us personally, in explanation of the expression "most anx iously engaged with a very critical case," that he was employed at the time of Mi- Main's visit in compounding medicine for a child at Newton which was ill with croup.

It is announced that the City Hall doors will be closed after to-night, so that this will be the last opportunity of visiting Mr Gour lay's great mammoth display. The figures, the strange mummy, and the Scotch Dwarf, who first saw the light of day through a Scotch mist on the top of Ben Lomond, 3191 feet above the level of the sea, and where he first learned to sing " Willie brewed a peck o'maut," will appear. There will be a change of [programme this evening, consisting of music, ballad and comicalities worthy of Dean Ramsay.

Are the Domain Board authorities in ignor ance of the fact that the footway from the upper end of the Domain across the bridge over the creek has been cut off by the for ihation of the railway, and that at the present time this thoroughfare can only be made available by scrambling over the line. A plank with hand-rail ought certainly to be thrown across the railway cutting at the point indicated, which is just at the mouth of the tunnel and near a line spring of water, the access to which is now very in convenient.

A rather curious place for a promenade whs chosen for a lover's walk the other day, namely, through the Domain tunnel from the Newmarket end towards Parnell. On the young couple emerging into daylight they were acoo.sted by a railway official, who, in choice vernacular, upbraided them for their folly, saying if any accident had happened he should be " sacked," and that he would have to report the matter to his "boss." The young gentleman gave his name on a pressing invitation to do so, and the official stated he shoulil report the matter &b head quarters. There can be no doubt that the practice of walking on the railway (and especially through the tunnel) is most dan gerous and must be stopped.

His Honor the Chief Justice gave an im portant decision in the case of McArthur Shera and Co. v. McKellar, in which was contested the right to charge ad valorem duty on goods per Endymion, for which a sight entry had been passed prior to the enactment oftheresolution which brought the new duties in force. His Honor said "it was most con sistent with the general objects of the Cus tom Duties Acts to hold that tho perfecting of the entry constitutes entry for home consumption (where the entry i 3so in tended), that the entry for home consump tion is not passed until the entry is thus perfected, and signed by the Collector, and consequently that by section 20 the duty leviable on the goods comprised in such entry i 3 the duty chargeable on goods of the like sort under the Customs Act or Acts in force at the time when such entry so perfected and signed is passed by the Collector. The amount of duties payable will be deter mined more generally by the time when the importation of dutiable goods is completed by the passing of the appointed entries, rather than by the time when the importing ship first came within the waters of the port of entry, lie was of opinion that the plain tiffs were rightly charged with the duties imposed by the Customs Tariff Act, 1873. Judgment would therefore be entered fer the defendant with costs.

The Treasurer of the Orphan .Home, Par nell, acknowledges with thanks a donation of one pound forwarded by Miss Frodsham towards a Christmas treat for the children of the Home.|

A gentleman who has known Victor and Lottie from childhood has received the intel ligence of their marriage, which was per formed at the Episcopalian Church, Ballarat, by the Rev G. W. Torrance, on the 30th day of November. The lovers had been en gaged almost from childhood, and learned the art of gymnastics—which has become to them a lucratiye profession—in the fields east of London. The twain passed as brother and sister in the gymnastic world ; but Aye in Wyndham-street knew that Victor was none other than Richard Samuel Potter, son of Mr Inspector Potter, of the General Post office, Sfc. Martin's le Grand, and that Lottie was Charlotte Emmeline Armstrong, daugh ter of Thomas Armstrong, civil engineer, who used to sport in the meadows of the New North road, Islington. But they are married, and it is all over now.

The Rev. Robert McKinney, of Mahurangi, will conduct divine service at the Presby terian Church, North Shore, to-morrow, Sun day morning.

The inhabitants of Onehunga wiU hold a meeting on Monday evening next at the Choral Hall to receive the report of the com mittee on reserves.

We notice that the wonderful and beauti ful hairless horse will be exhibited to-night and during the evenings of next week in Ms old quarters in Victoria-street at a greatly reduced price of admission. Sunday services to-morrow at Newton Kirk, Rev. Dr. Wallis. Morning, "The Anxious Enquirer Directed j" evening, Lectures on the Apostle, 7. "Andrew?" United Methodist Free Church, sermons, morning, by the Rev.. W. J. Williams ; afternoon, Rev. R. P. Macnicol. Lorne street Hall, by Samuel Edgar, 8.A., morn ing " Thoughts for the New Year ;" evening, "Joseph, or Prosperity in Life." Services at the usual hours. Morning and evening at Wellesley-street ' Baptist Church, Edwardes-street, Newton Hall, Cook-street Christians Meeting-house, and Sheridan ■treet Primitive Methodist Chapel. Greymouth, like Auckland, has lately had to draw lots for a Mayor owing to the equal division of votes in the Council. This style of election is rather humiliating we should im agine. It would be fairer to give all mem bers of the Council a chance by putting their names into the hat.

The ? continued opening series of the Methodist Free Church Chapel, Vincent fltreet, will be conducted, to-morrow morning and evening by Rev. Mr Williams, from the Thames, and in the afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. Mr Macniool. We hope to see a good congregation on both occasions.

The Hobson Company of Volunteers will hold a Church parade to-morrow. Ihe [ members and band muster at head quarters J at 10.15 a.m. |

Lome-street Hall was crowded again last nicdit by lovers of the music of the bells, and the programme was passed in the usual faithful and melodious manner. Mr Verten and the Lynch family met with an enthusi astic reception. To-night being the last of this delightful entertainment the farewell chimes will be rung out by the minstrels, whose sweet strains will huger long m the memory of citizens. The members of the Lynch family and Mr Verten depart for the South on Monday next with the eood will of citizens. Their- stay has been brief, only some three weeks amongst us, but during that brief period their really delightful entertainments have added very considerably to general amusements, and helped us over the bridge between the old and new years ; and on parting we say suc cess to the Australian Bellringers.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Per Anglo-Austrailian Telegram Company,

WELLINGTON.

This day,

Canterbury flour, £11 10s to £12 ; Oamaru, £13 to £13 10s for best brands ; oats, badly harvested, are offeiing at 4s 3d to 4s 6d ; good milling wanted at 4s lOd to 5a Id ; wheat, milling, none in the market. The last sale of Canterbury was 5s ; Oamaru, 5s 4d ; bran, Is ; oatmeal, 24s ; butter Bd.

HOKITIKA.

This day,

The polling for the Westland Superinten dency so far is, Bonar, 472 ; Kennedy, 342 ; White, 210 ; Hoos, 49. Bonar's election is certain.

NAPIER.

This day. Mr A. Graham, an old settler and run holder, died suddently this morning. The Telegraph was published yesterday the same size as the Auckland Star. Timber is scarce, and vessels from the North are anxiously lookod for.

TURF NOTES.

(By our Special Correspondent.)

The Jockey Club may be congratulated on having given the public at least one decent day's racing. The aspect of affairs was so gloomy on Thursday that it seemed very pro bable that the meeting would die an un natural xn-emature death. The disgust of the spectators was very great, and showed itself unmistakably in the scanty attend ance of yesterday. There were not above 800 on the ground when the racing commenced, and even the bulk of those seemed by the way they walked about among the booths, &c, regardless of the course, to have gone out for an outing in the country than to witness the racing. An agreeable surprise was in store for all. A capital afternoon's sport was presented to the few who had assembled to witness it. The Epsom Plate, one of the new races introduced to "give Kakapo an opportunity of showing the Auckland public what he is capable of," was a success every way. It brought a good field to the post; was pro ductive of more lively speculation than any race, bar the Turf Cup of the season ; it afforded a splendid race, four of the live being all in it in the straight, and fiually it answered its purpose as regards Kakapo in the most unmistakable manner, the colt after lying back for three parts of the way, shooting a la Gladiateur a distance from home and winning easily at the finish from Slander and Black Eagle, the latter of whom ran very gamely. Before these notes appear he may have further distinguished himself in the Free Handicap.

The Ellerslie Handicap, though reduced to a match between Parawhenua and Yatter ina, excited great interest, and each horse had plenty of admirers. The betting on the race was of a very singular character. Although every one at first wished to be on the former no odds were to be procured by the partizans of Mr Walters' mare. Just before the start the tide of favoritism turned, and although Mr Watts' gelding was nominally favorite it is a question whether the weight of money was not in the other direction. " Vat " stayed the longest, and won an interesting struggle by two lengths, the victory of the rose and white stripes being hailed with shouts of satisfaction by the crowd.

The Thames Plate brought out Hatred and Papapa, but at weight for age over two miles Mr Watts' new purchase, high-class animal as she is, stood no show when it came to the pinch against Mr Redwood's Derby colt, who did not evince many signs of the lameness which is said to have appeared after his winning the Turf Club Cup. The Selling Race was won in good style by Ben Nevis, who was purchased by Mr Redwood for a "century." We are sorry to see old Ben going out of the province. He would be a far greater loss were he not a gelding, as his breeding and powerful conformation would have rendered him very valuable for stud purposes. Miri, who seems to be a veritable jade by the way she ran, was put up but did not provoke a genuine bid. In reference to the fluctuations in the betting on the Ellerslie Handicap a matter crops up which does not reflect much credit upon the official, whoever he is, whose duty it was to see to the pub lishing of the "cards of the races." Cor rectness has always been considered a pro verbial attribute of these necessary assistants to the enjoyment of a day's sport. Yester day the attribute was conspicuous by its absence. To start with, the Epsom Plate had been made a mess of, and appeared in a patched up shape on some card's and in a wrong shape on others. In the Provincial Maiden Produce Stakes the distance was put down as 2 £ miles instead of IJ. In the Ellerslie. Handicap, on the other hand, it was printed IJ, when the correct distance was I^. The. weights of Ben Nevis and Flying Jib in the Selling Race were aU wron«. The penalties .of winners were not attached to the horses names as should always be done, and finally there were [no numbers prefixed to the entries. There may be other mistakes, but my memory does not serye me further. This is defect iv the arrangements which is so serious that it merits the utmost publicity being given to it. The Ellerslie Handicap betting shows what mischief mistakes of this nature occasion. Numbers of people backed Parawhenua on the supposition 1£ miles was the length of the race. These persons were completely taken aback on hearing that the "distance was half-a-miie further, and several of them having a wholesome dread of Yatterina's staying powers immediately did all they knew to get out of their money. This was productive of the charge of favoritism at the close. It is to be hoped that this kind of thing will not have to be commented on again. lam glad to see that) my yesterday's remarks on the prospects of Auckland racing were endorsed by a large number of sporting men. My readers will bear in mind that the entries for

the Jockey Club Derby 1874 and the Cham pagne Stakes 1874 close to-night at eight o'clock.

Chanticleer.

AUCKLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.

SATURDAY.—THIRD DAY.

Fixe weather carried tho meeting through to the end. The attendance this afternoon was larger than yesterday. Over 1000 people were present, the Grand Stand being again well patronised. The course was very hard, and did not look at all promising for hurdle racing. The dust was very troublesome, and water-carts would have proved a godsend. Prior to the racing the proprietors of games drove a good trade. The caids sold very badly, owing in some degree no doubt to the little dependence placed upon them after the mistakes of yesterday. The Free Handicap only obtained four acceptances out of the twenty-three entries, and much disappointment was felt, as it had been looked forward to as likely to produce a good field. The contents were : Hatred, 9st 91bs. ; Slander, Sst; Ben Nevis, 7st 31b. ; Black Eagle, 6st 71bs. All were backed. Hatred and Slander, however, for most money. The sport altogether was not up the mark of yesterday. Handicap Hurdle Race—of 60 aovs; en trance 6 soys ; h. ft. Distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 ft. 9 in. To start at 1 p.m. Mr JNiinmo's b g Skysail, Bst. lOlbs. ... 1 Mr Kirwood's bl g Sultan, lOst. 7lbs. ... 2 Mr J. McGeehan's br g Nero, 9st 0

Betting 2 to 1 on Sultan. They got away to a good start. Nero rushed past his horse, and stumbled over the first hurdle. He went a stride or so after, aud then came down. The horse got up and went on in the race without his jockey. The other two continued in com pany, but Sultan refused at the second hurdle, thrice giving Skysail a lead of two hundred yards. This advantage was increased to a quarter of a mile by second refusal of Sultan. Skysail went on, and takiqg his leaps in good style won by the length of the straight.

"(PER PIGEON EXPRESS)

Hack Hurdle Race—of 15 soys; entrance

1 soy ; weight 10 stone or over. Distance once round over 4 flights of hurdles. Post entries. To start at 1.45 p.m. Kavanagh's Count... ... ... ... 1 Wynyard's Main Royal ... 2 Lillyman's Tom Tit 3 Kate and Dolly Varden also ran. Betting was even on Count, who was strong favor ite, and won easily. Selling Hurdle Race- of 50 soys; en trance, 4 soys ; welter weights for age. Selling conditions and allowaaces the same as in Selling Race, second day. Distance, 1^ miles, over 6 nights of hurdles. To • start at 2.30 p.m. Mr J. McGeehan's b g Nero, aged—£so — red, white, and blue ... ... ... 1 Mr Wynyard's b g Sam, aged—£2o — blue and white stripes ... ... ... 2 Mr Kirkwood's bl g Sultan, aged—£3o— allhlack 3 Nero was the favourite, and had backers at even money. The race was well con tested, and won by only half a length. Free Handicap—of 50 soys, with a sweep stake of 5 soys to acoeptors only. Dis tance, If miles. To start at 3.15 p.m. Mr Walter's Ben Nevis, 7st 31b 1 Mr Watts' b m Hatred, 9st 91b 2 Mr Standish's Black Eagle, Gst 71b ... 3 Mr Walter's Slander, aged, Sst ... ... 4 Only four of the twenty-thiee horses that entered accepted. All these came to the scratch. There was a capital race between the first three horses. Black Eagle went away with the lead, but was collared on passing the Grand Stand the first time, and the positions taken which were main tained till the close of the race, which finished well with Ben Nevis first, Hatred close up, and Black Eagle a good third. The following races were to be run when our first pigeon left.: — Hack Race— of 15 soys ; post entrance, 1 soy ; catch weights; once round. To start at 4 p.m. Consolation Handicap—of 30 soys ; en trance, 2 soys; to be made immediately after the Free Handicap; distance, 1 mile. To start at 4.45 p.m.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Befoire Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M. DRUNKENNESS. William Shingleton was drunk last night in Vulcan Lane, and this being his third of fence was fined 20s and costs. DISOBEDIENT SEAMEN. Alexander Murphy, John Gartnall, Michael Cochran, John RusseU, Richard Scudder and John Duffey were charged under the Merchant Shipping Act of 1854 with continued and wilful disobedience to lawful commands on board the ship Hindostan on her passage from London to Auckland. Prisoners pleaded not guilty. These cases were remanded until Monday in order that witnesses may be present on both sides. ■"■■■ ALLEGED LUNACY. ' James McDonnell was charged with being of unsound mind, having been examined by Drs Kennedy and Stockwell, but as his in sanity might only be temporary, and supposed to result from excessive drinking, he was remanded until Monday next. This was all the business.

THE EXHIBITION.

Yesterday being a holiday a large number of visitors went to see the Exhibition, and appeared to take much interest in the nume rous exhibits. We walked round the inner haU, which contains the mechanical and en gineering curiosities and inventions, and noticed particularly to the left on entering a quantity of strongly made sash-lines, and three-quarters-of-an-inch rope and other coils of various sizes, manufactured by Mr J. Isles, of Howe-street. These were of a beautiful white colour, and well woven. Close by were a variety of sewingmachines, exhibited by Mr George W. Heslop, of Vulcan-lane, who has worked hard for the success of the exhibition. The English made lock-stitch, called the "Britannia," we were in formed, can be learned in an hour. This machine combines all the latest improve ments which no other machine possesses, and will do hemming, quiltipg, cording, binding, braiding, stitching, and other kinds of work with neatness and dispatch. The hand machine is termed a perfect gem, and is known as the " Tom Hood," after the author of the " Song of the Shirt," which can be had with or without a table. Mr Heslop's machines occupy considerable space in the machine department, and are really worth inspection. S. Brown and Co., of 51 Victoria-street, exhibit some capital cast-ironside ovens, which for ordinary house hold purposes possess many advantages over other kind of ovens. A number of ranges, cutlery, tools, aad other implementa are also on hand by this pushing firm, Robert Neq

exhibits a quantity of coloniajtfSv chutney and mushroom ketchup^}' paste and New Zealand sauce, all n .,! labelled. Several models of yachts o cc_' the next corner, with one of a yacht &|p course of erection by J. Waymouth, f or jj Street, of Dunedin. Tho Sparkle and En ei re-appear like faded memories of the b!S Messrs Porter and Son's own goods occupy large space in this part of the exhibition L' are very interesting, and reflect credit on tt enterprising company. A quiet nook of con* is devoted to Williams' firekindlers ahdpj* blacking, which are neatly exhibited ben J a. splendid show-card in a magnificent W which indicates in gold letters, *

Williams's kindlers forget not to use, And Williams's blacking for shining your shot. Herbert Smith also displays a portaU amoke-consuming oven. The model _w. by Messrs. Wright and Herrich, of P arn s of their patent Belf-acting clamp mountl wire tramway, expressly designed for ju Coromandel goldtield, and succesafuli, applied at Nelson, is an object of specij interest. Messrs Fraser *nd Tinne exhibit, variety of lubricators ; also, sample. rJ wrought iron durable fire-bricks, formed d I Waikato clay, and a quantity of Tarinifc steel sand. Stovin'a patent triple-actio. grinder and amalgamator, described sonn time since in the Evening Star, is useful mj interesting. Messrs Holland and Butlet shew specimens of hematite paint and ott the former being a pure peroxide of iron, anj tho latter from the Collingham district »' the province of Nelson. The specimens c( cement by W. Hurrell are commendable, aj_j might be turned to good account. Amom the model engines one made by John Marl'i in his leisure hours (he being an apprentice to Messrs Fraser and Tinne) deserves espa. cial notice as the production of a studioj. young man. We also looked at a very neat engine and boiler manufactured by Mr John Clough, machinist, of Albert-street, a yen: creditable performance; also a model ofj, twelve-horse steam engine, which drives al Mr Partington's biscuit and flour machinery modelled by Mr Charles Partington, the younger. The beautiful valveless donkey engines in this department are admirably constructed, and work the fountain in tht institute hall. The large drawings of the United , Pumping Association have b?en added ; the drawings by Mr Hilton, throngl the kindness of Mr Errington, chief engineer of the association, and attracted much attention. The exhibition is creditable to the industry of citizens, and we trust Hi result will be of service to the institute.

DR. MARSHALL'S EXPLANATION.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —At the time that I was requested to attend Mr Waldie, who had the misfortune to break his leg on Thursday last, I have simply to state that I was most anxiously engaged with a very critical case. I sug gested that Mr J. H. Hooper might be able to attend to Mr Waldie because he was the nearest surgeon.—l am, &c,

E. H. Marshall, M.D., M.R.C.S.E., L.M,

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir, —I perceive that Dr. Marshall, in the morning papers of to-day, furnishes an ex planation of his singularly unprofessional conduct on Thursday last, in the case of the unfortunate man Waldie—viz., that "he was most anxiously engaged with a very critical case, and suggested that Mr J. H. Hooper might be able to attend to Mr Waldie, because he was the nearest sur geon." To simplify matters I will recount what took place between Dr. Marshall and myself :—ln calling at Dr. MarshaU's he opened the door, when I said "There's a poor fellow lying down the roadway who has broken his leg, and I have called to let you know." Ho replied in a very offensive way, " Why do you come to me ; Where's Hooper ? Go to Hooper ? " I replied, " Dr Hooper is not in, ami I came on to you." His answer, accompanied with significant gestures, was, " I've enough to do to attend to my own business : if men choose to get drunk and break their legs that's their busi ness." Ultimately I got him to come to the street gate of the house, where I pointed the man out to him lying on the pavement, in the hope that the sight would induce him to go to the injured man's aid. It was of no avail; all I could extort from him was, "Go for the police; they're the best people to get under such circumstances." I was so indignant at the man's whole bearing and language to me that I replied : " Why should you speak to me in that manner ? What wrong have I done to you ? You are a medical man, and I have only performed a simple act cf humanity in letting you knoAvof the accident., I have done my duty; do as you please now." He only rejoined : "I am not angry with you^" slammed to the door, and I -went away. The door of the house was wide open during our dispute, and I saw no other per son about. If Dr MarshaU was engaged "with} avery critical case," it was scarcely the thing to waste his time attending the door and alter cating with myself in front of his house under such circumstances. He certainly did not suggest Dr. Hooper's services in the way he uses the phrase ; neither did he, directly or indirectly, make the slightest allusion to being professionally engaged at the time.— I am, &c,

G. M. Main. Nelsoaj-street, January 3, 1874.

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/CAUTION. L S O N'S TOMATO SAUCE, connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, somn 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 has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public arc cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known abel. THE JANUARY NUMBER OP THE NEW ZEALAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS IS NOW PUBLISHED. To be obtained of the Publishers. PRICE—3d. chief posT-omacK, acckland. Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, to-day, at 5.30 p.m., and on Monday next at 10.30 a.m. For Coromandel. on Monday next, at 12 30 p.m. For the 'Australian Colonies, per Wentworth, this day, at 5 p.m. For registered letters and money orders, at i p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Ladybird, on Monday next, at 9 a.m. For Wanganui, etc., per Clyde, on Monday, at 11 a.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, Opotiki, and Napier, vl» Tauranga, per Southern Cross, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bisa, Chief Postmaster,



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