SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUN-SET: This evening, 7.19 SUN-RISE': To morrow morning, 4.50 HIGH WATER : This evening, 6.1 ; to-monow morning, i.6.24

ARRIVALS.

....". DEPARTURES.

Alice Cameron, barque, for Sydney

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

Por London City of Auckland, ship, early •tfor Sydney: Wentworth, ss*v Saturday Dor Wanganui and Wellington: St. Kilda, ss, to mtorrow The ship Wave .Queen, 853 tons, which left London for this port on October 14th, brings the following passengers :— Saloon- Messrs Gilmore (2), Melville, Carlow, Smith, J. M. Tunny, S. Tramon, Jno. M. Pegler and family (5), Geo. Williams, W. Winter ingham, Mrs Warrington, and 18 steerage passengers. The ship Landerdale, 851 tons, which left London for Auckland 19th October, came into collision off Dungeness, with the brigantine Messenger, from Sunderland, bound for Caen. Both vessels were damaged, and had to put into Ramsgate for repairs. The Saucy Lass from Napier brings 47 bales wool, 100 bags maize, 10 hides, 9 casks b#ef. The Prince Alfred, barquentine, arrived at Newcastle from the Thames with timber &c. December 2Q. The brig Albion left Newcastle for Auck land December 18th with a cargo of coals. The s.s. Phoebe, from theManukan, arrived at Sydney 24th December. The schooner Pacific, Crisp, master takes 4000 bricks and 50 bushels of lime to Russel. The barque Alice Cameron cleared yester day afternoon, and sailed this morning for Sydney. The p.s. Lady Bowen left for Mahurangi at half-past eight p.m. yesterday having on board eleven of Auckland United Cricket Club selected to play against Rodney. The schooner Succes took her departure for Napier yesterday with a large cargo of timber, &c. The barque Zanga, from this port via Newcastle, arrived at Hongkong October 24.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mail*-? will Close as Under :— For Thames, to-day, at 5.30 p.m., and on Friday, at 10 30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, on Friday, at 5 30 p.m. For Wanganui, Westport, and Greymouth, per St. Kilda, on Friday, at 10 a.m. Por the Australian Colonies, per VVentworth, at 1 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 1.30 p.m. Money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at noon For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Ladybird. on Monday next, at 9 a.m. N.B.—The receiving htter-box 'at the Southern Cross office is Closed. (Signed) S. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster. I , , ,

DEATH.

IsA.AC3.-Tn London, o.i October IS, 1873, J. Isaacs, aged B*3 years ; father of Edward and Henry Isaacs, of this city.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1874.

$ , For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the dlstanco. And fchft food that we can do

It would appear that our contemporary the Advertiser had gone considerably beyond what it was authorised to do in using Mr Walker's name for the purpose of giving some show of authority for its abuse of Mr Skinner. Mr Walker called at our office yesterday and states that prior to leaving Melbourne he was requested by Captain Templeton to bring over the balance of the money won by the Auckland and Thames representatives, in cluding £2 for Volunteer Skinner, which he now understands should have been £3. Not anticipating any controversy he agreed to do so, and upon arrival being unable to deliver the various amounts 'to the winners he gave it to the Secretary of the Thames Rifle Association, and knows nothing more of the matter. He is aba loss to understand the delay that has occurred in forwarding the prize money to the winners. Mr Walker declines to be identified with the Advertiser's assertions regarding MrSkinner's winnings, and be only regrets that he undertook to deliver any of the money, seeing the use that has been made of his name since in connection with thecontest. Having ataconsiderublepersonal sacrifice of time and money complied with a request of the Thames Association that he should accompany the representatives, he thinks he has been very unfairly dealt with in the late controversy. He also assures us that the selection of the ten men to fire in the Intercolonial Military Rifle Match was carried out solely by Messrs Hoskins and Christ'-e after it had been agreed upon by the representatives. Although thrown over by Mr Walker we notice that the Advertiser yesterday again asserts that Mr Skinner only won L 2, endeavouring, old woman fashion, to gain credence by the frequency and vehemence with which it repeats the statement. It requires an exercise of gentlemanly feeling evidently beyond what the writer in the Avertiser possesses to acknowledge and rectify an error when pointed out, and having put Mr Skinner right with the volun teers and the public we think it useless to endeavour to exact from the Advertiser a correction of what it muat now at any rate know was a false assertion.

-A subscriber requests us to inform him through the medium of our journal whether the Chinese have a tradition about the Deluge. In reply, we may state that moat Eastern nations have a tradition, but whether the ancient lore of China includes any allusion to the subject we are not in a position to state. Perhaps some of our read ers versed in Chinese autiquities will be able to supply our correspondent with the desired information. The Police Court this morning was silent, the Resident Magistrate having resolved to welcome the new year in holiday-form in an atmosphere of peace, whilst the clerk of the court goes on an excursion to a pleasant far away iuland to gather ferns, and revel in the glades of solitude, with the plea of innocence ion his lips. The inspector and officers are on the look out, for those who prefer the shadow to the sun, and will duly report their proceedings to-morrow. Mr Gourlay's exhibition of characters, museum of curiosities, works of nature and art, ballad and music was largely patronised last night, more so probably on account of its being New Years' Eve. The songs of Miss Minnie Gourlay were greatly admired. We are informed by the postal authorities that only the newspaper bags were brought into town by dray from the Lady bird yesterday, the letters having been for warded per 'bus immediately on the arrival of the steamer. The delay caused by the employment of a dray is not attributable to imperfect arrangements on the part of the Post-office, but is chargeable on the contractor. It would appear that the railway is not yet being made use of for mail purposes. Why a special train should not be laid on when a steamer bearing the English mail is signalled is a matter which still remains unexplained. The mail is in variably a heavy one, and business-men are anxious to receive their correspondence ; bo that activity in this direction would be ap preciated by all.

' The Prince of Wales Theatre last night was the scene of merriment on the reproduc tion of the much admired burlesque, and Miss Lizzie Watson, Messrs Braham, O'Brien, Riley,1 and Baker met with a most enthusi astic reception, from a crowded house. Mademoiselle Blanche and Monsieur Hamew were also loudly applauded in their clever performances. The songs and dances evi dently gave great satisfactitJ.

A correspondent makes the following in quiry;— "Sir, —Having made many inquiries as to the meaning of ' Boxing-day,. and no one being able to give me a reason for so calling it, I thought you might be ablo to do so, and enlighten not only myself but many more who are continually talking of 'Box ing-day,' when, like myself, they don't know the meaning of it.—l have, &c, IGNORANT:'" The name is a very old one, and had doubtless it origin in the custom of giving " Christmas boxes," or small presents oa that day._ This practice during the early part of the present century became such an intolerable nuisance, owing to the persistency with which servants and shopkeepers' assist ants demanded their gratuities, thattradesmen in London banded themselves together to sup press it, and an official circular was ipsued by the Government discountenancing the custom.

The Australian Bell-ringers had another successful evening in the Lome-street Hall, and carried out the programme in its true spirit. The melodies and songs were mostly seasonable, such as "Write me a letter from home," " Coming through the Rye," the "Last Rose ot Summer," and the "Green Hills of Tyrol," all of which have associa tions of a sweetly pensive character. Mr Prank Verten sang " Let me like a Soldier Fall, the "False Friend," and "When other Lips" in his masterly manner. The farce of the " Nervous Traveller," moved the whole house to laughter. At the subsiding of the tempest Mr Reed stepped forth, and sang, in his telling and spirited manner, " Auld Lang Syne," the audience and minstrels catching up the chorus with heart aud hand, which was again caught by the lads outside, who continued the strain until, the greater partof Queen and WeLesley streets were alive -with "Auld lang Syne,' to the rejoicing even of those Good Templar hearts who have for a season renounced whiskey, but who still cling with loving tenacity to the immortalmusic of the Scottish peasant who sang "A man's a man for a' that "

The members of the Auckland Naval Bri gade met their brothers of the Thames Naval Brigade, who came up last evening by the s.s. Golden Crown They formed into fours, and with their respective bands in front marched to Fort Britomart, where they were addressed by Captain Emilius Le Roy, who gave them a hearty welcome to Auckland. The brigades were then marched to Sccat's British hotel, where an ample supply of re freshments, British ale, cherry wine, and lemonade were provided, and the utmost satisfaction expressed to mine host, who being a loyal subject of her Majesty Queen Victoria, was treated to " God save the Queen !" by the brigade in a right loyal manner. The new year was ushered in with reli gious services at various city churches. The usual noisy celebrations on the wharf were also not omitted. A band paraded tho prin cipal streets at midnight, and the sounds of music and of revelling combined formed a hearty although somewhat discordant greet ing to 1874. A great treat is to be given to the children of the Howe-street Industrial Home to morrow should the weather prove favorable. The children are to go to the North Shore, a free passage being given them by the Ferry Company, and spend the day at Mr Goldie's Rosebank Gardens, which are to be thrown open to them free of charge by the proprietor. During the day they will be regaled with strawberries, &c, and Mr J. B. Russell, at whose suggestion the trips has been organised, will supply a good meal for the youngsters, including tea, cake, &c. ' Ifc is refreshing at this festive period to see that our poor little fatherlss ones are not forgotten. All praise to those who are instrumental in contributing to their enjoyment. Let others go and do like wise. At the inquest on the body of tho child Eliza Jane Martin, before Dr Philson, coroner, at the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell, last even ing, the jury, after hearing the evidence of the mother and Dr Wright, found a verdict of "Accidental death ;" at the same time they .exonerated the mother from all blame in 'respect of the death of the child. The Church, Gazelle, for January has-been issued, and contains the usual amount of well written reading matter. A child named John McDall, three and a half years of age, has wandered away from his home at Remuera, and his parents fear he has gone on to the race-course. Any person giving information respecting him will confer a great favour on the anxious parents. The child is of dark complexion, and was dressed in a brown suit with leather belt. A match between the North Shore Club and eleven from Coromandel] was played on the ground of the former Club yesterday. The home team, following upjtheir late run of success, won easily by 9 wickets. Coro mandel had very bad luckinthe first innings, the whole team going out for the small score of 3S. The North Shore put together 82. Mr Rees'score of 22 was put together in his usual dashing style. Mills, Gatland, and Lacen showed the best form on the Coromandel side. . The score of the Coro mandel second innings was 80. There is a probability of a match being arranged be tween the North Shore Club and the Thames, to come off at an early date.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE EXHI BITION.

The many interesting objects of the Exhibi tion have special claims upon the public and are highly creditable both to exhibitors and the committee in permitting an oppor* tunity of showing what the taste and in dustry of the people of Auckland can do in producing an excellent, useful, and instruc tive exhibition for the people, and one which is calculated to stimulate a spirit of honest emulation among settlers. The exhibits were not duly numbered and ticketed until this morning, so that some omissions were inadvertently made. Hence in our notice, of the beautiful wool and leather ornaments we did not give credit to those to whom credit was due. The several vases in glass cases of wool flowers, consisting of perfect imitations of white and red roses, lilies of the valley, snowdrops, tulips, and other flowers of England's spring-time, were the work of Mrs Stott, a lady-artist of Parnell. Among the leather-worked orna ments were brackets, window tops, frame of mirrors, lamp stand, card basket, and stands for ferns and wax-flowers ; also, three water color paintings, chastely wrought by Miss Richardson and her pupils. We noticed several native aprons, curiously worked by a Maori woman, and exhibited by Mr3 W. Young. In going through the exhibition we were particularly struck with the fact that the ladies of Auckland have contributed vary largely to the contents and success of the exhibition. Messrs Smart and Co., of Queen-street, exhibited a set of splendid silver dish-covers and cutlery, which attracted much attention. There was also a curious cluster of war weapons, a variety of curiosities, peculiar to savage life, and a singular mouth-organ formed of native reeds from New Guinea, exhibited by T. Butchard Esq., of X.M.S. Basilisk, Mrs Lusher's specimens of crochet

work were pretty and cleverly wrought, and especially interesting were Mr All Itew's large collection of Chinese curios, basins, dishes, shoes, chop-sticks, boxes, &c, illustrative of the ingenuity of that remarkable people. We marked a number of models of ships, yachts, and boats, especially the model of the Royal Alfred by Mr Hutchin son, and models of brig and gig by Mr F. J. Featon. Two capital exhibits by Dr Dawson will attract numbers of visit ors from their rarity and historic associa tions. We refer to a field-piece manufac tured in Stapleton prison by prisoners taken in the Peninsular War ; and to the [snuff box used by Sir John Kempenfelt, whose ; fate in the Royal George was so pathetically j sung by the poet Cowper. We saw also several ingenious carvings by Tyrolese pea sants, illustrative of the rustic manners of the simple habits of the Austrian work-peo ple. A number of pencil drawings by a lad , of twelve years, a son of Mr Robert Vaile, attracted our attention as very remarkable I productions considering that the young artist is entirely self-taught. The sketches con- •■ sist of studies of heads and animals. A beautifully executod view of a wreck at sea, and eight scenes illustrative of passages of ■ Coleridge's wonderful poem, the " Ancient Mariner." The outlines and shades of the • pictures are accurate, and prove un- I mistakably great artistic talent, which only needs continued care to ensure ultimate perfection. The series is full of promise. Eleven photographs of scenery of East Devon, exhibited by Mr Albin Martin, himself an artist, possess much merit, and remind us of pleasant hours spent at Dartmouth. Mr Eastwood also ex hibits two faithful views of the North Shore cliff, and the Manukau at eventide. The South Sea Island curiosities are manifold and extremely interesting. Mr John Sheehan exhibits a number of Maori curiosities and eight cases of imitations of Elgin marbles. Mr Reynolds, of Albert - street, shows several fine blocks of greenstone, and Mr John Leech, of Shortland-street, exhibits several splendid picture frames, beautifully gilded and artistically figured. Mr A. A. Brown has presented some richly embroidered articles by natives of Upper Soinde, East Indies. Mr Yandle, of Grey-street, exhibits a fino case of stuffed pheasants ; there is also a case of birds stuffed by Mr Noble, and exhibited by Mr Faulder ; and some very fine vases, very valuable, by Mr Kohn, jeweller, of Queen-street. Messrs Hol land and Butler show several pilasters designed and executed by themselves, also decanters and salvers worthy of special notice, while Mr John Goodall's wet and dry bulb thermometers, microscopes, tubes, and electric apparatus form a scientific study. Some fine specimens of gold-bearing quartz are exhibited by Mr Hornby.

NEW YEAR'S DAY.

Another year, that of 1874, has opened upon tho green earth with sunshine aud gladness, and free from the trammels and sounds of toil. Every place of business, or nearly so, was closed, and tailors, hatters, drapers, barbers and sweeps were preparing for the enjoyment of the new year holiday, while the printer and chronicler of news were record ing wrinkles in the face of time. New Year's Day is more especially the holiday of child hood, when nature with sunny smiles seems to say—" Suffer the little children to come unto me," and at an early hour hundreds, yea we had almost said thousands of children were duly robed for the welcome incoming of the new year, with hearts—

Daiic-hiK with delight, under frocks of white, Happy sportive hands, with posies in their hands. in prospect of going on the school excursion by water, oi joining the procession to tho musical shades of tho Domain.

SCHOOLS.

The children attending St. James' Presby terian Church Sunday-school wero enter tained to-day at a picnic at Woodside (Stokes' Point). Shortly aftor eight o'clock in the morning they mustered at the church to the number of about 250. under the superinten dence of Mr P. Mackie, assisted by Messrs Richardson, Cow, Macky, Hanna, Parker, and Misses J. Pollock, Kennedy, Campbell' Anderson, Hanna, and other teachers. The cost of conveying the party over to Woodside was kindly defrayed by Mr G. ,M. Reed. The band of holiday-makers marched in pro cession to the wharf, and embarked on board the Takapuna, which landed them all safely at the place of their destination. The child ren spent the day in romping and feasting in a large paddock beyond the hotel, where large marquees had been erected for their accommodation. The teachers and friends, of whom a large number went over, also de vised various schemes for amusing themselves, which they carried out with credit. Mr Winks, whose residence is situated near the ground, greatly aided in securing the success of the excursion. The Rev. R. F. Macnicol wis present during the day, and joined in the amusements. The Takapuna will return with the party before dusk this evening. The procession of the various local Sunday schools walked in procession, the children three abreast, from the foot of Welleßley street to tho Domain, headed by the Albert street lads, carrying the Union Jack, ensign, and New Zealand flag, in the following order, viz.: —l. Albert-street school, 220; Mr Glanville, superintendent. 2. Edwardes street, 225 ; Mr Goldie, superintendent. 3. Sheridan-street, 74; Mr G. Warburton, superintendent. 4. United Methodist and Franklin road, 250; Messrs Hemiis and Kane, superintendents. 5. Newton school, 170; Mr Wood. 6. High-street Con gregational, 130; Mr .Seabrook, super intendent. 7. Welleslpy-street Baptist, 200 ; Mr Battley, superintendent. Mr S. H. Mat thews superintended the whole of the pro cession with much credit, and the utmost order prevailed. The Mount Eden school, 80, under the superintendency of Mr Samuel Wells, met the other schools in the Domain, numbering altogether 1,174 children. The Domain presented a real holiday picture where thousands of children and adults had' assembled, but we missed the musical strains without which any day of pleasure seems in complete. We expected to have heard sweet strains from the Temperance Drum and Fife Band, but they had gone in another direction. In the centre of surrounding marquees was the Good Intent tent of Messrs Brown and Bettany, whose eatables, tea and coffee and} simple beverages were of tho best kind, and served up in the most satisfactory style. A variety of games of almost every inoffensive character was pursued with avidity by young persons, who apparently were sunning themselves or en joying their picnic, and plum-cake, under the tress in the great carniyal of the new year.

THE GARDENS.

A great number of ladies and gentlemen visited the gardens of the Acclimatization Society and of Mr Brighton. The garden of the former attracted much attention especially the silver pheasants, and other birds; the animals also, and their peculiar habits were scrutinized with interest. The flowers |in the latter gardens were greatly admired, though some were fading, and kind compliments paid to the gardener, whose fine strawberries melted like snow on a sunny mountain slope. The children of the Wesleyan denomina tion, about 400 i. number, met in tlie

paddock belonging to Mr. F. Lawry, known familiarly as the Surrey Hills Estate. The children and teachers from the High-street, Pitt-street, Parnell, Grafton and Whau road schools were plentifully provided with good things, and were enjoying themselves in real earnest as our reporter left, and tho scene was one of true pleasure. The committee with due consideration had provided against the heat, which was pledsantly tempered by a fresh breeze, by erecting large tents and awnings. Cake, tea, temperate drinks, and strawberries were to be had in abundance, and blushed like the promise of a happy New Year.

ROSEBANK GARDENS.

Many hundreds of persons turned their faces towards the North Shore this morning with a determination to spend the holiday hours among the straw berries and flowers, and share these fruits vvith genuine cream, and o'er life's lovely prospects dream. While Vaux hall Gardens and fair Willow Grove, with their retreats of harmony and love, attracted hundreds of visitors, the Maze and sports of Mr G oldie's Rosebank Gardens were literally thronged with pleasure-seekers. The excellent band of the Hobson Company, by permission of Captain Burns, and under tho able command of Mr MoComish, playe t d may lively airs and selec tions which were extremely effective by the waterside. The grounds are beautifully laid out, and the maze covers an acre, aud we understand that it cost the proprietor no less than one hundred and fifty pounds. This feature at Rosebank may be pronounced in the words of Pope—" A mighty maze, but not without a plan. The following was the result of the various events :— 200 Yards' Flat Race. Prize, £3 10s. O'Hare (at scratch) 1 Rhodes (6 yds) ... 2 J. Thomas (8 yds) 3 Atkin ... 0 T. Philips (7 yds) 0 J. Phillips (boy), (12 yds) ... 0 Atkin fell when running well. O'Hare ran through his men at half-distance, and won a good race by two yards. Splendid race for second jjlace. Maiden Race, 100 yds. Prize, £2. Atkin 1 Atkinson ... ... ... ... 2 A well-run race. Won by a yard.

FREEMASONARY.

A LETTER FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES. It may be in the recollection of some of our readers that the Freemasons of this province sent an address of congratulation to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on his recovery from his serious illness in June 1872, a copy of which was published in the Evening Slar at the time. No acknowledg ment of its reception having been ro ceived or been returned, Bro. Jenkins, tha hon. secretary, wrote to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England through whom it was forwarded, but no answer was returned. He therefore wrote to General Sir W. Knolly's, the Princes Private Secre tary in July last, and the annexed answers have been received by this mail :— " Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W., October 16th, 1573. —Dear sir,—l beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter with a duplicate of the address of the Freemrsons of Auckland to the Prince of Wales, convey ing their congratulations on his recovery from his severe illnes... I am unable to account tor the original never having come into my hands, especially as I took special pains that tho numerous addresses from Freemasons, and from every part of the em pire,|Bhould be duly registered and receive his Royal Highness'gracious replies. I can find no record of your address in my office. I foar, therefore, it may have miscarried in trans mission to the Prince when on tho Continent after his recovery. On the receipt of tho duplicate which you'have forwarded I have availed myself of the earliest opportunity of making you acquainted with his Royal Highness' reply.—l am, dear sir, yours truly,—W. Kxollys, General.—Thos. Jen kins, Esq., Hon. Sec." — "Marlborough House, Pall Mall.—Sir William Knollys is desired by the Prince of Wales to return his Royal Highness' very sincere thanks for the congratulations which he has received from the fraternity of Free *nd Accepted Masons resident in Auckland, in the colony of Now Zealand. His Royal Highness ragreta that any accidental circumstance should have pre vented his receiving these congratulations earlier, but desires to assure the members of the fraternity that in transmitting his acknowledgments no lapse of time can weaken the sincerity with which ha makes them, nor diminish the satisfaction -with which he has received this expression of kind feeling towards him from hia brother Masons in New Zealand.—To the Free and Accepted Masons of Auckland, New Zealand. October 16th, 1873."

AUCKLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.

SERIOUS ROW ON THE COURSE,

The annual summer meeting of the Auck land Jockey Club was inaugurated to-day The racing cannot be described as goodj as the fields were | very small, and the winxers in most cases anticipated. There was a large attendance of spectators, though not so large as on -the first dayfof the Turf Club meeting. About 3000 people were probably on the ground in the afternoon. From presant appearances it does not look as if Mr Kirby will realise much from his invest ment of £400 for the gate-money. Trains began running from Fort Britomart from an early hour this morning, and by eleven o'clock people began to arrive on the course. The arrangements were very complete, and,no accident is recorded. The train made several trips, and coutinued pour ing in passengers up till nearly two o'clock. The road, in contradistinction to the rail, was also well patronised. The first arrivals ware the officials, viz., gate-keepers, police, check takers, &c. These were followed by the crowd of adventurers, who regard race days as the busiest of the* year. Queer looking packages accompanied these individuals which, being divested of their covering, re vealed sundry strange apparatus connected with the bridge and ball game, rifle, Aunt Sally and other amusements highly remunera tive to the proprietor. Before the racing began the course presented a very pretty appearance, being lined some distance down with a gaily-dressed crowd. The Grand Stand was well filled, and presented in the balcony a galaxy of beauty such as is not often seen in Auckland. The upper part was well patronised by the gentlemen Mr Corcoran, of the Greyhound hotel, again catered for the Grand Stand, and the attend ance and quality of provisions was every thing that could be desired. Messrs Clarke Page Barr and Lynch had refreshment booths on the course, and the hot weather kept them well supplied with customers. Caouchouc, the hairless horse, was again ex hibited on the course, and drew plenty of wondering gazers; The first raeo was sot

for one o'clock. The band of the Royal, under Bandmaster Dillon, was in attendance during the day, and gave some excellent selections.

Wc regret to state that a very serious row occurred during the day, and caused intense excitement. All the horses entered for the Railway Stakes, with tho exception of Papa pa, were scratched, leaving him to -walk over. This gave great dissatisfaction, and as the horse was being brought in a scene occurred amongst tho spoctaators that almost beggars description. An attempt was made to jostle the rider when he approached the sadding paddock. To prevent this Mr. Hardington, the Clerk of the Course, ac companied by Inspector Broham, Constable Bullen and three or four others on horseback, endeavoured to clear the coui-se of the rabble. In doing this Mr. Hardington's horse was seized by some of the foolhardly men amongst the crowd, and in the rush Mr. Hardington was dragged from his horse, the animal rolling over him, while he was immediately trampled upon by other horsemen and also by the crowd. Mr. Hardington was shortly afterwards picked up insensible and carried into the stewards' room, where he was attended to by Dr Hooper, who was fortanately on thespot. His injuries, were found not to be serious. Inspector Broham was also thrown or rather dragged from his horse by the crowd. One man more active than the rest being detected was appre hended by the police. One of the men who took part in the proceedings was thrown down and ridden over by several of the horses. He appeared to be injured,JJbut managed to get away and was lost in the crowd. Several others were also hurt by the kicking and plunging of the horses. The riot was really disgraceful, as neither Der rett, the rider of Papapa, nor Mr Redwood were responsible for the scratching" of the other, horses entered to compete. At the same time Mr Watts, as the owner of Hatred and Calumny had perfect right to scratch his horse if he chose. Neither of the mares had the ghost of a chance against the colt, and therefore Mr Watt determined to reserve them for the Summer handicap. The scene is to be regretted as it will have the effect of pre%*~enting owners of race horses from entering them for races in this province where rowdyism is to reign supreme, and gentlemen who devote their tjmc, attention, and money to the sport are to be maltreated and illused by a senseless lot of lawless men. But for the firmness of Inspeotor Broham the result Avould doubtless have been more disastrous. Mr Hardington was removed to his residence as speedily as possible. The man in custody is believed to be the one who seized hold of the bridla and caused the throwing of Mr Hardington. He is a labourer from Otahuhu. Maiden Plate.—Of 100 soys. Distance, 1J miles. Mr Perkins' Batter, 3 yrs 1 Mr 0. McGees's Golden Crown, 5 yrs ... 2 Mr H. C. Young's Bedouin, 3 yrs ... 0 Mr J. Watt's Perfume, 3 yrs 0 Betting was 10 to 1 on Batter, whose victory was considered a certainity, Ho won easily in a canter. Railway Stakes.—Of 35 soys. Distance, 'f mile. Mr Perkins' Papapa, 3 yrs ... ... 1 Others scratched. The race was a walk [over for Papapa, all the other horses having been scratched. This caused great indignation among the crowd, who had been betting freely on Calumny as favourite. An attempt was made to stop Papapa when going into his stables, which resulted in the serious row alluded to above. Auckland Summer Handicap.—Of 150 soys added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys. Distance, 2 miles. Mr No»worthy'a Hatred, G yrs ... ... 1 Mr Redwood's Batter, 3 yra ... ~, 2 Mr Walters' Yatterina, aged .. ... 3 Betting was even on Hatred; 3to 2 against Batter ; 2 to 1 against Yatterina ; and 10 to 1 against Moonbeam. I Calumny had been scratched. A good start was effected, Hatred getting . away slightly with the lead; . Yat terina second, and Batter third. This order was maintained until the Grand Stand was passed the first time round. Going up the hill the horses were running in a ruck, and a aheei; would have covered the three. There was great excite ment amongst the spectators. On the hill Yatterina took the lead with Batter close up, Shouts were heard from all parts of the course " Yatterina has it," and five to one on her was offered. A short distance from the winning post Hatred's jockey commenced riding hard, and the mare forged ahead winning by a length, to the surprise of all, Yatterina second," and Batter a good third. Moonbeam dropped out of the race after going once round. The running was splendid throughout, and the horses were loudly cheered. The following events are to be run :— Ladies^ Purse —Of 50 soys. Distance, 1£ miles. Mr Perkins'Kakapo, 3 yr« ... •- Mr Gwynne's Flying Jib, aged ... ... Mr J. Watts' Parawhenua, 4 yrs ... Novel Handicap—Of 100s, Distance, 1J miles. Mr Perkins'Batter, 3 yrs Mr Walters' Ben Nevis, aged Mr H. C. Young's Tattler, 3 yrs " Mr J. Watts' Never Miss, 4 yrs Plying Handicap—Of 40 soys. Distance, 1 mile. Mr J. Watt's Hatred, aged, 9st. 41b. Mr J. Watt's Calumny, 4 yrs. 9st 21b. ... 1 Mr Redwood's Kakapo, 4 yrs., Sst lib Mr W. Walter's Slander, aged, 7st. 101b. Mr H. Reed wood's Batter, 3 yrs. 7st. Mr R. Wynyard's Bundarra, aged, Cat.!.!

TELEGRAPHIC.

#____.. LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS. (Prom our own Correspondent.) . LYTTELTON. ... _ , This day. Arrived—John Knox, from Sydney : and Wellington, from Dunedin.

CRICKET.

txl£ X'¥! a betweea eleven representatives of the Press and an equal number connected with the Stage was arranged to come off in the Albert Barracks to-day. One or two members of the selected teams wore unable to attend, consequently their places were filled by substitutes. The want of practice on theside of the Stage soon showed itself in their playing, and it was at once evident that the press was too much for them. Their wickets were quickly put down for a total of eleven runs. The Press then took the wickets to the bowling ofH. Lynch, jun.. and J. Cox. The former bowled with very great steadiness and precision considering his want of practice. The Press innings was carefully played, and concluded for 132. Th« Press generously changed the bowling in the second innings of thestage, settingtwo duffera to w<»;k m order that their opponents! might : have some sports

First Innings.—Stage. A___ ! Cox, lbw, b Willis / j Seymour, b and c Cook . J> Martin, b Willis ... \% f Marsh (sub),'not but '" * Verten, b Cook " ~ Lynch, H., b Willis '" \ Lynch It., b Willis [".-A J Lynch G., c Harwood b Cook ... "' 1 Allen, runout ... "„ | Cox, J., b Cook ... " 0 Archard b Willis, c Cook ... '* pi Byes, &c ['[ J | Total ... First Innings.—Press. Putman (sub.) ... <■*.(. Harwood, b H. Lynch _'.. McCleary, run out 07 I W. Hall, run out ... .. j"j I Willis, c Marsh * .. ' _ I Ellis, b ][ il a Henderson, ... g I Cook ... ... ... ' n § Donald, cH. Lynch ... (. Combs, c Martin ... ... ... ~ p Wright, cH. Lynch ... ... ][[ 11 Extras ... " „ 1 Total ... ... ... im ~^ I Second Innings.—Stage. Marsh, b Hendorson . ' '<> •** Allen, b Ellis " ." £ 1 It. Cox, c Willis ... ' ' 111 H. Lynch, b Willis ... .'." '_['_ 2 J 1 Verten, b Cox ... ""..*.* I'■-■ Hamew, runout ... ... n R Martin, b Cook ... ... n<m Seymour, b Cook n A' Oox, b Cook ... ... . qi| Archard, runout... ... . _ a'yl Extras... ... 10H Total ... . ~^ 2

ACCIDENT IN HOBSON-STREET.

SCANDALOUS CCNDUCTT OF A MEDICAL MAN. A very painful accident occurred in Hobson street about one o'clock to-day to a well known newspaper runner named Waldie, for some years a letter carrier. Waldie was 1 proceeding up the street intoxicated, and a when near the Prince of Wales Hotel his papers were blown out of his hands. Whilst endeavouring to pick them up he lost his balance and fell backwards, his leg bending i, beneath him and breaking just above the ankle. )' Mr G. M. Main perceived the accident, and at '■ once went to the unfortunate man's assist ance, and found him in a state'af half-con sciousness. He obtained the assistance of Mr Howden, who lives near the spot, and after laying Waldie in the most comfortable position possible, Mr Main proceeded in search of medical aid while Mr Howden went and brought up afv cab. Dr Hooper's residence was the first called at, but that gentleman proved to be ! • away from home. Mr Main then went to Dr Marshall's—3ome distance up Hobson-street • Ihe surgeon came to the door, and Mr Main explained his mission, and pointed out Wal die lying on the footpath, with the full force of the sun beating down upon him. He told the doctor the nature of the injury, I; and asked him to go and give his professional aid. This he flatly refused to do, asking why application had not been made to Dr. Hooper. I Mr. Main told him that Dr. Hooper was out, I and remonstrated with him on the inhumanity of refusing, under such circumstances. Marshall again gruffly refused, saying he § had quite enough to do to attend to his own § business ; he then went inside and slammed I his door ta. Thus repulsed Mr Main went 1 away with the intention of calling on Dr 1 Dawson, but fortunately niefc Dr Shepherd, who temporarily bandaged poor Waldie's leg, and accompanied him in the cab to the 1 hospital. It was found on examination by 1 Drs Philson and Shepherd that the le« was broken above the ankle in such a way °as to 1 cause surprise that a compound fracture had I not occurred. The limb was set, and tho I patient received every attention. As for '1 the conduct of Marshall it will, to many of 1 our readers, cause little surprise, bub we ff have no hesitation in saying that every person possessing a spark of manly feeling 1 will denounce it as disgraceful, and an cut rage on every feeling of humanity.

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UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA J j [Established 1837.] I PAID-UP CAPITAL .. .. .'. £1,250 000. * RESERVE FUND £400,000. '* | AEEGISTER of Shares in this, Bank is now Open at the CHRISTCHURCH ■ BRANCH, and every facility is afforded by tho Bank for the purchase of Shares in London for transfer to the said Register. \ The terms upon which Money can be transmitted for this purpose can be ascertained on application to j tho Manager, at the Bank's Offices, QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND. The last Dividend was at the rate of 13 per cent, per annum, and was paid in the Colonies on receipt of telegraphic advice of its declaration. JOSH. PALMER, Chief Offloer fer New Zealand. Christchurch, Cth October, 1873. *VT O T I C E. THE BANKS will be Closed on FRIDAY, 2nd JANUARY.



.Jl Coffee -Brown, Barrett, St, Co.'s Standard Coffee Is I both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co'- 1 J-xcelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on 1 account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note ;; he brands. Sold at almost eveir grocery establish ment in town and province.—fAdvt._f \XfANTED, at once, Tenders to T T Sink a Well —Apply to Sash and Door Com pany, Mechanics Bay. —— 1 VyANTED, a good Female Cook; 1 __T.» ' also, a Waiter.—Apply Army and Nary | Hotel, Queen street. p WANTED, a General Serva^ .., Apply to Mrs H. Gilberd, Mount Eden Boad (near Eden Vino Hotel. \yANTED, a Tailor; a good hand, £ ci to proceed South.—Apply to Mcirthur, i*.**,■ Snera, and Co.' |* WANTED, a Btrong active Youth to drive a Cart and make himself generally useful.—Apply for address, Stai. office. WANTED, a Lad.—Apply B, Beeves, Butcher, Hobion-.treat. XVT ANTED, a Nurse Girl.^-Apply 1 _"' : Mn G. S. Jakins, Anglesea - street Pougonby Road. •-,>■><■. TENANTED, in a small Family a T T * thoroughly competent General Servant.— Apply for address to Mm Landers. North Shore. TfiTANTED, Horses to Graze. First A ▼ T class paddocks and large runs at half-»-crown a week.'- I'isher and Co. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant. -J. M. McLachlan. . |j| Xtf ANTS Employment, a Book « * keeper and Accountant, either temporary or permanent, with undoubted references and testimonials, and varied experience.—Address Ledger, office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant and a Nursemaid.—Apply after 7 p.ra. to Mrs H. S. McKellar, Manukau Koad, ParnelL ANTED, a General Servant.— I Apply at the Church of England Grammar School, Parnell. ' WANTED Everybody who ara | going to the Kaces to know that the Cheapent place to purchase Every Description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Brushes, Spurs, &c, is direct from the Importer and Maker, W. S. JONKS, 154, Queen street (opposite the Old Court-house). ■ WANTED, after the Christmas 1 Vacation a resident Teacher in a ladies' School.-Apply to Mrs Glover, Upper Symonds street. . . WA NTE D, a steady Man; one who can milk and handy with a spade.— Apply Fisher & Go. MAD AMIS MOLLEE will Be commence her Music and Singing Lessons on MONDAY, January 6.—Hermitage, Prinzes-street. ANTED KNOWN, tha^ *V Business hitherto conducted by JAggf^H William, and G_corgi. Mason, Nurserymen, MrtU still be carried on by James and Willtam J&uwH nader th« -style »s fisni ef Masoh Saozhmm.