SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER—This afternoon, 29 ; to-morrow noon- tig, 2 46 SUN- SET This evening, 635 SUN RISE—To rn Trow morning, 4.51 MOOIST'S AGE-First Qnwtoi, 9.31 p.m., 6th Nov

ARRIVALS

Jessie Henderson, schooner, from Lyttelton Helen* brigt tine, from Dunfdin Speertwe'l, &etch, f-inm Russell ■Leo cuttor, f io m Kussell

DEPARTURES.

Cororet. schooner, for Tahiti Pearl, kfttch, fo- Aitutaki Kniftfiohilda, schooner, for Sunday-Island Pretty Jane, s s, for Gisborne and Napier Pros oec'.,or. birque, for -Wangaroa 3M>gi>fe rat-e-snn. Bcho^ner. for Timansa via Kaipara Kilsinore, schooner, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

PRO.TKTED t>fPARiITrRES. For London- Flech°ro and City of Auckland, ships; and Columbus, barque—early $br Noumea—Cabarfeidh, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Star of Germany, ship, from London ; sailed Aug 21 Frank Pendleton, ship, from Gelfe, Sweden ; sailed 13th August Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town, early William Ackers, barque, from Newcastle; sailed 29th September Francis Henty, barque, from Wellington; sailed Frday, 22nd Jessica, barque, from New York ; sailed 2nd June victor, barque, from Port Gamble ; sailed 14th May lizzie Fox, from New York; sailed 3rd July Marathon, barque, from New York, early Syren, brig, from Lttelton, early (in the Manukan); Nil De'perandum, brig, from Melbourne, early sailed 22nd October MaTy Melville, from Dauedin ; sailed 21st Ediih schooaer, from Rarotonga, at once T>flunUess, Hawaiian schooner, from Levuka Belle Brandon, schooner, from Penrhyrn Island, early Kenilworth, schooner, from Noumea, early Ocean Mail, ship, W R Q F, from London; sailed 16th August Wave, brig, from Timaru; sailed October 19th Southern Cross, missisn vessel, early

f -A special charge is made for consignees' or shippers names inserted in this column.

o IMPORTS. Per Jessie Henderson, from Lyttelton—lo cases oacon, R. Arthur.

Captain Goodman reports that ho sailed from Napier on the 6th October, and on the 9th saw the Three Brothers off Hick's Bay in a gale of wind blow ing s'roßßly from N. W.. at 3 o'clock on the same day the wind shifted to S.S.W. when it Mew a hurricane until 3 o'clock next morning Last saw her at twelve o clock next day, ar>out eight miles to seaward. The barque Moneynick hauled alongside the wharf after ihe departure of the Vase* de Gama into which she discharged nearly 300 tons of her coals. The ketch Speedwell brings a cargo of coal from Euss»ll The s.s. Hawea left "Wellington on Saturday for the Manukau. £he is due in the Manukau to»morrow morning The ketch Prince Rupert was safely floated off the ffocks at Motutapu on Sunday morning i\ early all ber coal had to be thrwn out to lighten the vessel sufßcle-itly The p.s Takapuna went down last night and towed the Prince Rupert up to Auckland.,_. She is not much c aliased h* Tha barque Thames is alongside the German man of war Gazelle into which she is to discharge about 200 tons of her coal The schooner Kriemhilda left for the Islands on Saturday right; the Coronet and Pearl sailed at day- Sight yesterday morning. The following is the list of passengers by the Lady- Ibird, s s. from Sou'hem ports :—Saloon :Mr and Mrs Oliver. Mr and Mis Cooke and child, Mrs J. Brown, Mrs C. Brown and child. Mrs McMensmen, Mrs Grant and child, Mis?es "Wilson and "Dyson, Hon. Major Atkinson. Hou. Wi Katene, Meesrs Bncktand. M H.K , F Barker. C. Overton, Powell. * hannon, Hinn, Tally, G B Baker. Beale. F Alan, T. Tipton. Burghoff, Mend9!s">hn, Owen, "Wilson, J. Munro, PaiD°r, McLean, Anderson, Charieton, Collins, Gnbbin, Kevin, Staite, Dyson. Lindauer, Buckley, Hunter, G. .Baker Steerage : 16. The barque Prospector has left in ballast for "Wan garoa where she is to load timber for Dnnedin. In cor sequence of the serious illness of Captain McGillivray, C ip'ain Helande, late of the Pretty Jane, has gone commander of the s s. Llewellyn. The Rowena oroke her piston rod on her voyasre to Tauranga on Friday last. She arrived on Saturday tinder canvass. The schooner Jessie Henderson and the brigantine Helena arrived la*t night from Lyttelton and Dtmertin respectively with cargoes of grain &c. Both.captains report exceedingly rough weather on the way up, wh'ch has pro'ooged their passages. The s s Llewellyn left the w arf yesterday for the Tamaki where she will ta-e in her cattle for Levuka and sail probably this evening.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr L. W. Eaton sold to-day at his mart, the cutter "Brunette," 18 <ons register, with all her gear as she now lies at Tairua rocks. The price realised was .£SO and th* purchaser Mr Conroy.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails ■will Close as follows: — For Thames. this day at 5,30 p m For Kawau and Matakana, per Minnie Casey, on Tuesday at 10 a m For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Ladybird, on "Wednesday at 12.45 pm Late letters will be received till Ipm N.B.—Mails will be despatched to Cambridge in future on every Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 6 o'clock, in addition to the present tri-weekly service. Return mails will be received on Monday and Wednosday at 7 p m S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

BUSBY—On November 2, Edwin Arthur, fifth son of M. Horton Busby aged 30 years.—Australian and Home papers please copy.

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1875

P.-»r th* raasfl that laokn HsistsßMt rjer«j*fii'.u»iuta« i :.v. :i ,... *

Among the many lying statements put forth by the telegraphic agents at Dunedin, it was foretold by them that Mr Stout, the member for Caversham, would announce the political platform of the Opposition. The statement may have been a bow drawn at a venture, but more probably it was the outcome of that malignancy which has prompted the press of Dunedin to adopt the principle of doing evil that good might come. Why Mr Stout should have been selected as the mouth-piece of the Opposition seemed to require explana tion, for, being known as a theorist, and rather erratic in his thinking,' able man though he is, he seemed the least likely to be selected as the prophet of the party. As we observe, Mr Stout distinctly disclaims his being accepted as the exponent of the policy of the Onposition, and, as seems very natural, he asserts that being about the youngest member of the Op position he had not that honor. In fact, Mr Stout speaks for Mr Stout, and expresses Mr Stout's opinions on the best form of future government for New Zealand. As such they are deserving of attention, though not of that deference which would be con ceded to them if they came as the official declaration of the Opposition policy, Mr Stout's ideas are four great provinces feder ated. An Upper House elected by the Provincial Councils, which would be in vested with far higher functions than heretofore ; and with guarantees that one legislature should not usurp the powers and duties of the other. That the four provinces scheme may be popular in Otago, we do not doubt; but we venture to say that Separation of the islands into only two great provinces or federated colonies is that which will be most acceptable to the people of Auckland. It is, on the whole, perhaps best that the Opposition in the forefront of the general election has not presented a cast-iron policy for the adoption or rejection'of the people. The battle at Wellington was with the pro fessed " object of leaving to the people the power of moulding their own future Consti tution. The brave little band of Opposition ists have successfully achieved this, and it will be in accordance with the spirit of that struggle, if to the people is largely left the moulding of the Constitution, instead of having it autocratically determined for them by tho Opposition leaders any more than by the Ministerial majority in the House. Mr Stont's opinions are before his constituents, and seem to be approved by them. We, in the North, may deem the four provinces idea on his part a mistake, and we shall be as free as were the people of Caver sham to say our will in constitution-framing ; and our opinion is that this will be not four but two large provinces, or, saying to the South—"Youtake the right, and we shall go to the left." A few days, however, will enable us to hear the opinion of the Leader of tho Opposition, and on that doubtless our people will be invited to pronounce judg ment.

Among the mottoes, which, we under stand,are to grace the welcome of Sir George Grey to-morrow, we learn that " six-and eightpence" is somewhat conspicuous. To the non-observant of political proceedings we may state that this is the composition—6s. Bd. in the £—which the Colonial Treasurer has offered on the magnificent promises of pound per pound and two pounds per pound wherewith he sought to bribe the cities and tbe country to sell their free institutions. Sic transit gloria mundi.

Mr. William Buckland, member for Frank - lyn, Mr. S. Jackson, Mr. J. M. Dar gaville, and Mr. Thomas Morrin have to-day been obtaining signatures to a requisition to Mr. J. McCosh Clark, in viting him to come out as a candidate for the representation of City East. As is generally known, Mr. W. L. Bees is also, in the field for this electorate. The requisition was pre sented this afternoon to Mr. Clark, who re turned an answer in the affirmative. The requisition and answer appear in another column.

We have only space for the closing remarks of Dr Carr'a admirable lecture on the soul of man. " When the soul was freed from its 'clayey tenement,' whither did it soar? Where is Heaven? "Where Hell? There wero many blundering theologists who could map them out in space a3 readily as you could place your finger on the geographical position of the /Egean Sea, or of New York, with a Mercator's map before you, and tell you your celestial oc cupation, when you got to Heaveb, Would be to sit by spiritual rivet's, play on golden harps, and sing spiritual psalms for ever ; or, with heads adorned with crowns, and hands garnished- with palms, you shall swell the choirs of Heaven's hierarchy in ecstatic rapture time without end. Beautiful ndeed, and sublimely poetic, but away with sUbh delusions ! To a mind like Newton a % there will be more music in the harmonies of geometry than in ckortts-singing, for the heart will be attuned to a perpetual melody of praise ; the fathers and the martyrs will study God in himself; the men who rank with Plato, Descartes, Locke, Sweedenborg, Goethe, and Carlyle, will be studying God in the phenomena of his mighty universe, and in the problems that have baflled the psychists for ages. It is not absurd to sup pose that Heaven will be divided into societies, varying according to their several grades of intellect and spiritual greatness and goodness. Do you, yftu creedist, that never had soul enough to be an honest and truth-seeking sceptic, to think and to reason like a man on matterc that concern your eternal interest, but will accept all cut and dry, and attend with automatic regularity to your pews and prayers, while your soul is absorbed iv money, slander and all kinds of abominable uucharitablenss, expect to rise right up to the society of St. Paul, or the Reverend Seer of Patmos ? No, that mean soul of yours must grow larger and purer first, and have more of the Divine in it. If the hypocrite does not get to Mahomet's lowest hell, like the number of the beast, the word hypocrite will flame out in horrid characters on his brazen forehead, and all will see him ; his hell will be that all the good will avoid him. No need of hell fire.

There promises to be an unusual display of local talent at the forthcoming artists exhibition on the 16th inst. Mr Hoyte will make a splendid show of New Zealand scen ery ; Mr Symons will illustrate diggings at the Thames ; Mr Eastwood will exhibit the Tower of London as it stood in the days of the Tudors, with the shipping on the Thames, shewing the vast stride made between the Dast and present in the art style of ship building. The ladies of Onehunga are to exhibit a goodly show of their own fair work. Altogether the affair promises to be a great success.

As it was generally expected that the serious charge against the young man Mat thew Moore was to be thoroughly investi gated to-day, before Mr Barstow, who took his seat for the first time in the Police Court this morning, there was a great rush of the usual " loafers," otherwise idlers, at the court doors ; and when the " heroine " of the tragedy made her appearance in company with her accredited protector, the hum and bustle of the multitude became more and more intense. Elizabeth Rogers, who reached Auckland in March or April last, walked into court with the air of a prima donna, and apparently robed for the occasion. Her hair was glossy, loose, and flowing, like that of an Ophelia ; her dress rustled as she walked along, like that of Cleopatra, the splendid daughter of the Egyptian King, who won the heart of a Cffisar and finally triump hed at Rome, while her dark eyes, flashed the fire of the tragic muse. As soon as the Court consented to adjourn the bearing of the case, Elizabeth Kogers rose, and, in har mony with the twirl of her finely shaped body, for nature had been careful in the form and symmetry of the figure of this modern Elizabeth, with her right hand she beckoned her adorer, who immediately, like another Essex, bowed to the sway of her queenly hand. To attempt a description of the ele gant dress, jewellery and rings worn by this young woman would be a work of superer ogation. The people stared at this young female with the ear rings handing like golden pearls from her ears, and wondered and thought it impossible that such a lady should be guilty of tippling and subjected to a fino of five shillings and costs.

Through sonle error it was intimated through the medium of our columns that there would be an "At Home" after the concert at the Devonport Hall on the ISth instant. We believe it is intended to have the Concert only and no "At Home" after wards as previously stated.

An advertisment appearing elsewhere states that the directors of the Auckland Gas Company are inviting tenders for the purchase of 200 shares in the Company. The date to which tenders may be sent in and other par ticulars will be gathered from the advertise ment.

We understand that a vocal and instru mental concert, in aid of St. Mary's orphan age Ponsonby, will take place in the City Hall on Tuesday evening, the 23rd inst. Many of our most distinguished amateur vo calists have promised to give their assistance, and the fine band of the Hobson Company will perform on the occasion. The canse is such a deserving one that the concert, on that account alone, is bound to meet with good patronage.

In- addition to the numerous sports at Ellerslie to-morrow, a cricket match has been arranged for, cetween sides selected on the ground, wickets to be pitched at 12 o'clock. The game will be played on the race-course ground and will be open to all comers. Intending players are requested to start by the 11.30 train from the Auckland station.

In Reed and Brett's forthcoming almanac for 1876, will appear a graphic sketch of the district of Eotomahana, a part of New Zea land visited by tourists for the beauty of the scenery, the lake and its wonderful terrace formed by the invisible hand of the Creator. We notice at Pulman's photographic rooms, Shortland-street, a fine collection of photos of tbe lake scenery, taken by the artist (Mr Steele.) on the spot, which are beautifully executed, and worthy of special notice by lovers of art, and persons who may desire to send correcb impressions of the beauties of New Zealand to their home friends.

The usual weekly meeting of the Saturday night Entertainments was held on Saturday night last. Mr H. Waite occnpied the chair. Several ladies and gentlemen took part in the proceedings. Mr. Baker also gave an original comic song, entitled "The Girls up Newton Road," the chorus of which was heartily responded to by several young gentlemen in the centre of the. hall. The meeting closed at 9.30 with the national anthem.

On the Bth November, 1674, John Milton, the English poet, died in Bunhill-fields and on the 15th of the same month, he was buried in St Giles's Church, Cripplegate. The places of Milton's birth, death, and burial lie within a distance of half a mile. Milton is remembered chiefly by the many who have never read the poem as the author of "Paradise Lost," and by the scholarly lovers of human freedom, by his prose works, which contain some ot the finest thoughts in the language in relation to political, religious, and social duties.

The Anniversary Soiree and Tea Meeting in connection with the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newmarket will be held to-morrow evening. Tea, on a liberal scale, will be pro vided by the ladies, and after tea, sacred selections of music by the choir ; also, inter esting addresses by Revs W. Tinsley, W. Harris, and other ministers and laymen. A meeting of the members of the Victoria Rifles, Auckland Royal Volunteers, will be held this evening in ■ the Drill-shed for tbe purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term.

A special meeting of the Amalgamated Society of carpenters and joiners will be held this evening, at half-past seven o'clock, in the large room of the Wellesley-street Institute.

A grand Dramatic and Negro Entertain ment will be held to-morrow evening, in the Catholic Institute, WellingtOn-street, for the two-fold purpose of keeping the Royal birth day, and celebrating the fourth anniversary of the patiiotib aiid loyal Hobstin Band.

The members of the Auckland Journey men Bakers' Association met on Saturday evening at the "British." There was a good attendance of the brethren, and Mr McLean filled the chair. The private business of the Society having been satisfac torily transacted, the remaining hour was devoted to general matters and mirth aiid melody.

The two gentlemen singers of St. Mary's choir, who won the two machines at Mr Dennes' entertainment on Friday last, have acted nobly in handing their awards over to those who may need them. Mr Gradwell gave his machine to the Rev. Mr Bates to present to some deserving poor woman in needy circumstances at the North Shore, while Mr Campbell handed his machine to the Rev. C. M. Nelson for a like purpose. Those of the ladies who have tried are pleased with Dennes' machines, which are quite equal to what they were represented to be.

We are requested to remind teachers of Government schools that, through the courtesy of Mr Robert Graham, a room at EllerslieHotelhasbeensetaparbforthopurpose of a "conversazione" to-morrow (Tuesday), the Prince of Wales Birthday. It is hoped teachers will try to bo there early in the day.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

" Augur's" Opinion.

[FROM THE "AUSTRALASIAN."]

(Special to the "Star.")

DUNEDIN.

This day. With reference to the probable winner of the Melbourne Cup, " Augur" remarks : — I always thought Imperial too leniently treated, and seeing he has made considerable improvement since he ran last year, his chance of success is all the more rosy. Stirling, it is said, has been specially re served for the Melbourne Cup, and remember ing that he defeated Coldsbro' last year at a difference of 151bs, I don't see why he shouldn't do it at lGlbs yet. Imperial, in my opinion, is superior to Stirling, and there fore 1 shall not desert him on this occasion, believing that Kingsborough and Kingfisher will be found to be most daDgerous oppo nents. Kingsborough, with only lib more than he carried so well at Randwick, must be hard to beat upon a course that will be more suitable to him than Eandwick, and with two such bits of straight as in the Cup course, Yeoman will have an opportunity of getting into good 1 place without being blocked. It is said that Hales is to ride Kingfisher, in which case he will have to carry about 71b over weight, a burthen that will effectually settle his chance. Haricot is in grand form, and going splen didly, and it is thought may run very for ward, but doubt his getting home with Bst. 21bs. He has, however, improved since his last appearance in public, aid there are more unlikely things than a repetition of the Archer trick. Goldsborough's condition is so superior to that of the majority of competitors that it is quite on the cards for thi3 splendid son of Fire-works to run into place, but I doubt his ability to win, albeit there are many who entertain contrary opinions. Melbourne, notwithstanding his back wardness, will run a great horse, but I don't think he can concede 2ibF. and as many years to Imperial. Richmond, if well on that day, should cer tainly beat all other three-year-olds, and perhaps elders also. Woolomai is an animal that I expect to see run forward. Next week I shall give my final opinion of the great handicap, but I don't think I shall look furtherthan Imperial and Kingsborough.

Reception to Sir George Grey To-morrow Morning.

The public welcome to Sir George Grey, and the Auckland memberß of the Opposition, will, as announced, take place to-morrow morning, and it has been designedly arranged so that it may be shared in by the whole people. Citizens are invited generally to join the escort in carriages or on horseback, leaving Onehunga at 9 a.m. The people of Onehunga and of Newmarket have severally their own arrangements for bidding the party welcome, and the formal reception by the people of Auckland will take place under the open canopy of heaven, at the platform erected in Upper Queen-street at the junction with Wakeneld-street. Buses conveying those who may have applied for and obtained passage tickets from members of committee will start from the platform in Queen-street at 8 a.m., but citizens gene rally are expected to provide their own vehicles. THE FIRE BELLS will signalise by their ringing the arrival of Sir George and the escort at Newmarket; this being about half-past nine. It was hoped that the big guns in the barrack reserve might be obtained for the purpose of announcing the fact to citizens, and saluting the Superintendent; and Dr Pollen was applied to for permission. But the spiteful ness of the General g Government has, as was expected, thrown difficulties in the way, and the General Govern ment guns will be silent on the occa sion. It remains for the people to show whether an equivalent cannot be supplied in the enthusiastic hurrahs of the people them selves. However, the ringing of the fire-bells between half-past nine and a quarter to ten in the morning, may be accepted as the signal by citizens for assembling around the platform in Upper Queen-street. THE CAVALRY ESCORT has also been forbidden. This had been voluntarily offered by a fellow citizen the officer in command, but on application to the military authorities, approval was refused and an intimation conveyed leading to the impression that such escort to Sir George Grey will lead to the forfeiture of commis sions and disbandment of the corps. To such length does the paltry spite of every one dependent for bread and butter on the present General Government lead. However, we call on the people to show by their pre sence that they can dispense with big guns and military escort. FROM THE PLATFORM Sir George and his supporters will be es corted down Queen-street and up Shortland Crescent to the Provincial Government offices, and it is during this portion of the proceedings especially that the citizens and the public generally are invited to take part. The band of the Hobson Company and the Temperance Band will accompany the escort from Onehunga, and the procession through Queen-street. It is needless for us to call on . the people of Auckland to attend and give a welcome. It is rare that we have a leader

with no object but the public good ; and such we have in Sir .George Grey.

PEOPLE OF AUCKLAND to the front to-morrow ! and show by your presence that you recognise at oiice dis interested patriotism and feES'essness in the defence of right and liberties of the people.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

[From our London Correspondent.]

THE DEATH OF COMMODORE GOOD-

ENOUGH. Was very ttliick .felt at hoirie, .especially in naval, circles. . Religious people have also come forward to testify to. his Christian ex cellence of character. He seems" to hive been a most popular man His successor is Captain Anthony Hilry Hoskins, of H.M.'a armour-plated ship Hector, 18, now em ployed in the coast-guard service, and he will leave at once to join the Pearl, his flag ship* at Melbourne. Commodore Hoskins entered the navy in 1842, parsed his.examin ation in 1848, and obtained his commission as lieutenant in 1849. After serving three years in the Castor, 30, at the Cape of Good Hope, be was appointed, in September, 1853, to the Philomel, 8, at the West Coast of Africa, and in March, 1855, removed into the ..Britomartj 8. He continued in the Britomar'j until 1.856, , and on April 12th, 1857, was appointed to the Slaney, gunboat, and commanded her on the China station uutil promoted to com mander, Feb 26th, 185 S. On May lot h, 1860, he obtained command of the Hecate, 6, fitting at Woolwich for the Pacific, and on January Ist 1861, was transferred to the command of the Plumper, . 12, surveying vossel, also in the Pacific, and brought her to England, and was paid off in the following June. He was appointed to the command of the Zebra, 17, fitting at Sheerness for the West Coast of Africa, April 3, 1862, and was promoted from that ship to post rank, December 12, 1863. His next appoint ment was August 11, 1869, to the command of the Elipse, 6, which he commanded on the North America and West India station until the clo3e of 1872, when he brought her to England and was paid off He commanded *he Sultan, 12, attached to the Channel Squadron, from July 30th 1873, until April 26tbj 1873, since which time he has commanded the Hector. CONFERENCE OF COLONTST3. > The other day a conference of colonistg and others was held at the Charing Cross Hotel to consider the best means of colo nising New Guinea with a view to its ulti mate annexation to Great Britain. I have no doubt that the annexation is not far distant, and the action of the New South Welshmen in sending an expedition in the Chevert. will, lam sure, hasten the event. Lieuten ant Armit, who has visited New Guinea on survey work, told the meeting a good deal about the place, and ultimately it was agreed that it would be advisable to form a Colonization Society, deriving its funds from public subscription, and acting under the authority of the Colonial Government. It also was agreed that an expedition of some two hundred voluntf-ers should be organ ised, the object of the expedition being to form the nucleus of a colony in a salubrious situation, and near to some advantageous harbour in the vicinity of high land, where good water could be easily procured. For the protection of the expedition a fortified camp should be erected, and the duties of the members of the party would be to purchase from the natives land capable of cultivation, and to plant coffee, cotton, cereals, etc., from seed supplied to them ; to make roads and jetties, and also to buy from the natives the produce of the island, to be consignod in cargoes to the agents of the society for sale in England. The profits, if there be any, are to bo devoted to furthering the interest of the colonization scheme. It is proposed that the expedition should be armed for self protection, and should be accompanied by a gunboat, and that the Government should be asked to provide protection binder the British flag for the new colonists, a pro portion of the cost to be borne by the sub scribers to the expedition. An Executive Council for the purpose of drawing up laws and directing the administration of the new colony is to be selected from among the sub scribers. Just the sort of thing is this to take the fancy of adventurous youth, and were I not married and settled, Mr. Editor, I should have entered my name as a volun teer on the spot. In these days one does not often get such a splendid chance of a bib of ; romance in travel. ! IMPERIAL COUNCIL FOR COLONIAL ( AFFAIRS. i I believe the present Government have some idea on hand of a scheme for the estab lisment of an Imperial Council for colonial affairs, in which the colonies are to be re presented, so that each colony shall have a voice in the action of the Home Government on all colonial questions. It is thought that the wish for something of the kind is widely spread in the colonies, and hitherto the con servatives have shown a decided inclination to push Colonial interests as much as possible. I know nothing of the constitution of such a council, nothing more than that some scheme of the kind is talked of. Of course the colonies could not be allowed to interfere in any way in the domestic affairs of the United Kingdom, but then, on the other hand, the British Parliament would delegate to the proposed council all legislation on Colonial domestic affairs, Perhaps some of your lead ing men will be able to make some sugges tions in the matter, and I am quite sure the Conservative Government will be glad of assistance in the solution of this difficult question. Greenstone.

Boat Accident.

Abottt one o'clock this afternoon a boat, belonging to the Thames barque, put off from the waterman's steps to sail down to the Thames, which was lying alongside the Gazelle. Two hands were in the boat, namely, Abraham Table, the 2nd mate, of the barque, and Walter Aspinall an apprentice. When about three parts of their journey had been accomplished a sudden squall upset the boat, and its occu pants were sent into the water. Both rose to the surface close to the reversed boat, and, getting astride it, managed to hold on. The accident was witnessed by the crew of the Gazelle, by Harry Hawkes the boatman (who was sailing down not more than a hun dred yards or so from the capsized boat), and by Keane and Fletcher the water men, who were lying alongside the Gazelle. Hawkes, being nearest, got to the uncomfortably situated men first, but strange to say, they refused to be taken off saying they were safe enough as they were. The Germans showed themselves very smart and not more than two minutes from the first alarm a boat was manned and in its way to the shipwrecked party. On reaching the boat the Germans took it in tow and the two men who were com pletely drenched were enabled to gain their quarters on their own vessel. Had the acci dent happened later in the afternoon when the westerly breeze had increased to a gale it would have assumed a more serious aspect. We must not forget to mention that Keane and Fletcher arrived to the rescue oniy a few yards behind the man of war's boat.

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RECEPTION AT NEWMARKET.

The proposal made by a few energetic pec pie Of Newmarket to give Sir George Grey a hearty reception at that place, has been well taken up by residents in the neighbourhood, who appear to be , vicing With each other Who Can render the greater service. _ Mr McColl has undertaken the woodwork, Messrs Angus and Jenkins Will supply the calico, Mr Bishop will do the writing, Messrs Denni fion Mid Hogg have promised rop^s, Mr Webber &hd Mr Whisker are going to pros pect the country for eforgr&A'C, and Mr ~ is going to do the carting. (This blank is left for the name of some patriotic owner of a team who will volunteer). Messrs Mason Brothers and MeDonald, florists, have placed their extensive and valuable collection of shrubs and flowers at the service of the committee:' Captain Mckenzie and others havd consulted to' supply bunting. Among the various suggestions tirade by those interested in the welcome movement,- was that of presenting Sir George with some token of respect before he leaves Newmarket; but what to give him was the difficulty. A lady was interviewed with the request that she Would present a bouquet. After much urging We signified her willingness, if such a thing; was decided t6' he done, but deemed it scarcely the correct thing to give. Surely Sir George will feel repaid for his own pat riotism and constancy of purpose when he is aware of the kindly feeling that prevails toward him.

THE ELLERSLIE FETE TO-MORROW.

The enterprise of Mr Robert Grahaffi is a subject upon which a book could be written. ; Its instances have been so many, and its effects are so extensively spread over the province that it requires no publishing at our haiidd. I 1 he Thames and Waiwera Hot Springs, are the placert aWay from Auckland city with which Mr Grahalm'a name is most clorely associated. Near the city, Ellerslie Gardens must be cited as the institution which illustrates more fully than any other the large-hearted impulses which guide this gentleman in.his ventures. Both the Hot Springs and EllettiHe Gardens arealike calculated to do a large amount Osgood by affording our citizens the opportunity of an onting from the dust and toil of town life. When a capitalist selects for the investment of his money such speculations as these with their attendant benefits to the community, surely the people must feel that the promoter has n Certain claim to their patronage — a claim which they would not admit where the undertaking was a purely commercial one. It is on this account that we feel justified in making this particular reference to the Grand F£fce which is to take place at Ellerslie Gardens to-mor row, when there is a public holiday in honor of the Prince of Wales' ' Birthday. The preparations for the occasion have teen very great. The^ flower beds have been made, so far as is in the power of man, to wear their brightest aspect The heavy rains have kept the roses very late this year, but there are plenty in blossom at the Gardens, and not the leash attraction of the day will be to wander lazily round the paths and beds and admire their floral beauties. The grove of blue-gums, should the day be hot, will throw its cool and wel come shade upon the happy crowd. The fish pond, near the entrance, is now one of the most lovely objects in the Gardens. The sparkling water is rendered more coruscating by its "finny treasures," which, painted in silver, golden, and amber hues, dart hitherand thither to the boundless admiration of young and old. In the centre the spiral fountain sends up its graceful jet, the spray from which as it lights upon the water makes its surface dance and exhibit to the gazer a hundred thousand facets of extraordinary brilliancy. Pound the edges, the rustic rock-work forms an appropriate mounting of a very taking picture. The creepers and ferns have since last year obtained their mature growth, while the variegated blossoms of the gaudy ice plants serve as a golden frame to the whole. Then what joy for father and mother sitting on the seats beneath the willows to watch the gambols of Edith, Alice, or Prank on the smooth lawns or to listen to their shouts of laughter as they disport themselves on the merry-go rounds and swings. Then there is the monkey-house with its amusing inmates, the greenhouse with its radiant cinerarias and and other beautiful plants ; and the dancing platforms, where the " strings and pipes" will allure the lightly-tripping feet of young men and maidens. But the chief attraction at Ellerslie Gardens to-morrow is the pedes trianism. Mr. Graham has most enter prisingly offered £50 in prizes for the Birth day Cup Handicap, which is the name given to a series of races at 100, 300, and 880 yds., in which the highest aggregate scorers take the prizes. Twenty-nine entries were _ re ceived for this, comprising men from Ohine rauri, Grahamstown, Corotnandel, Otahuhu, Three Kings. Panmure, and other country dis tricts, besides all onr local pedestrians of note. The handicaps were published last week, and strange to say, have afforded satisfaction to nearly all the competitors. The race, as might be expected, has roused considerable interest in the city, and there have been two or three "books" made on the result. At pre sent the following are the prices which are accepted about the favorites : 3 to 1 against Saunders, 4to 1 against Ellis, 9 to 2 each against O'Hare and Hedley, and from 6 to S to 1 each against Brennan, Sheehan, Duder end McMillan. Saunders has 5 yards start in the 100 yards, 10 yards in the 300 yards, and 25 yards in the half-mile. He is quite a- new chum, having come out from England in the John Bennie, but some flar ing reports about his capabilities have been circulated lately, and he is said to have won several cups and prizes for running in the old country. He is being heavily backed by a large party, and with his liberal starts ought to make it warm for the colonials. He has had a careful preparation and looks in good condition. E. Ellis, the second favorite, is so well known a performer that there is not njuch occasion to dwell upon his perform ances. The fact that he won the Sydney Cup last year with only moderate starts from men like R. Watson, is sufficient to show that he can "travel" pretty fast. Although he is honored with the "scratch" position in every stage his class is so far superior to most of his antagon ists that he is not by any means over burdened. Added to this, he is in.excellent trim, having undergone a severe preparation at the North Shore and Ellerslie. Hediey is a fine built young fellow, and looks as much like a flier as any one in the race ; but he has had very little training, and though he may run well forward, I do not anticipate that he will win outright. When the handi cap first came out, O'Hare was thought to be thrown in, but subsequent reflection has somewhat modified this idea, and his parti sans are not nearly so sanguine as they were. However he is still backed at level money to take one of the three aggregate prizes. Duder is said to be a " clinker" at the longer dis tances, and his chance for the half-mile is considered very rosy. Besides these, Mc- Millan, Barton, Malone, Brennan, Sheehan, Russell, Jennings, Coates, Bradley, Waite, and Thompson have each their several ad mirers ; so that it will be seen the race is not set down as a foregone conclusion. Out of the twenty-nine entries it is considered nearly certain that over 20 will come to tho post, in which case the handicapper will, no doubt, feel proud of his handiwork. It will be seen in addition to the big race, the pro gramme includes a Hurdle race, Boy's race, Handicap Bicycle race, Sack Race, and Perambulator Race. The Hurdle rae« closes at 12 o'clock on the ground, while 09 other races will remain open till one o'clock. The entries will be taken at the committee tent. It only requires fine weather to ensure

a large crowd assembling Ellerslie gardens to-morrow. The trainsai every half-hour during the day, up to 4 fock. Mr Gtt" \ has engaged the splendfiand of the Hobsoi^ Company, under Bandnter McComish, to enliven the intervals Ween the races.

POLICE COURT—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barsto1 Esq., R, M., and Messrs. Beetham a Marshall, Justices

of the Peace.) J THE DROCAIITDS. HeOtor McKenzie, <p Homeric Mac, was fined 3s. and costs fojeing drunk on Satur day night. Job* MJvoy and Thos. Saun derson forfeited theiaaß. Thomas Whelan was fined 10s., he feeing drunk on the wharf yesterday bete the commencement of Divine service. " ELLTJNTHE PAIR." Ellen Conlen was Sought up for the tentfe time on a charge of runkenness. The poor creature, it appeal, was evidencing the truth of the poet'? satire, " Frailty, thy name is wornan,"|n the presence of a number of special in West Queen-street, among whom was Cngtable Shaw, who took the arm of Ellen ad led her to the station, where she reposed Jr the niglrit. Ellen said she jas indeed guilty, but ifj was the " tarnaion drink. " She had, moreover, lost theibbon and feather which adorned her hat. I The Bench fine Ellen 10s. and costs, or 4S hours. "'TIS NOT ALISOLT) THAT GMTTERS," Christie Olson, and James Gordon, were charged withcreaing a disturbance in Queen stre'e'Cy snd forciHy tearing the shining but tons off ConstableAllen's uniform and making a hole in his 2at, value 53 on the Gtla instant Mr Laishley appeared on behalf of the agents, and sail that the men were fire men, and the Visco de Gama could not have gone without ti,em, he understood the case was a very triviU one, and the agents would pay what fine thi court mignt inflict. Constable Mujville described the scenes near Corcoran's Hotel, in his own graphic manner. The men were very unequal in size, as described in Saturday's Star, and appeared determined to have a set to. He used his pereufsive eloquence, but it was vainly used ; consequently with the aid of two constables, secured the living bodies of the prisoners. Find 4s each for the offence, and 10s each the damage, and 5s each for being drunk. ON THE SPREE. Richard Spence and Elias Andrews, were charged with committing a breach of the Vagrant Act of 1866, by attempting to pro voke a breach of the peace on the 6th inst. The prisoners whose faces were strongly marked with the "gravel rash," denied being vagrants; they were merely represent ing "Heenan and Sayers," which was nothing to anybody. Mr B rob am p*id the prisoners weya really fighting in the street. Fined 20s eacl and costs. A PEI.VERSE ANIMAL. John Mullally was summoned to Court for allowing bis horse " Spark " to wander in the New North Road on the Ist inst. Mr Mullally wished to address tbe Court on the character of his animal, and its ten dency to take Hi walks abroad without leave. Mr Broham said 'ihis was not defendant's first offence. Fined 10s and costs. TOTJNG WfrJJAM. A smart young mai, named William Garrett, said to be a but»her, was charged with committing a breach -»f by-law, No. 14, by trotting round the corner of Queen and Durham-streets on the Ist Nxvember, where by the life of a child and do^ were endan gered. The defendant explained tint he could very well manage the animai under bis charge, but on this occasion, on gijrjg round the corner several little butcher bo^g shouted " another guy," and frightened his lorse. The Bench took a merciful vieiA of the offence, and fined defendant 5s and c«ts. FORGING AND UTTERING. , John Brady, a man about forty-fiveyears of age, was brought up on a charge of fsrging and uttering a cheque for £19, pnrportng to be drawn by James B. Hay, with inteit to defraud William Odium on the 2nd inst Mr Broham said that, as there were <ttier similar charges against the accused, he wrold ask for a remand. The case was then remanded until Minday next. THE SHORTLAND-STREET TRAGEDY. Matthew J. Moore, a youßg mat was charged with feloniously and wilfully killing and murdering Richard Barrett in a Ktchen off Shortland-street on the night of tie 21sfc October. Mr Laishley asked the Court for a cmand in this case, as Mr Joy was unable to^ttend in defence of the prisoner. The hearing of this case, with whtsh the public are already familiar, was accordingly remanded until Thursday next. This was all the business.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., DistricfcJudge.)

THSTDEFEFDED CAUSES.

W. H. Connell r. Charles Robinson: claim, £69 (promissory note); no appearance. — Thomas E. Fitzgerald v. G. R. Beesen : claim.* £56 (interest); judgment confessed. —Isaac Bailey v. Wm. Elder: claim, £45. 7s (rent, etc ) ; adjourned till next Court day, defendant to pay costs £3 17s. DEPENDED camses. En ward McMannsv. W. L. Roth : claim, £100, assault and false imprisonment. Mr Rees for plaintiff, and Mr Joy for the defence. In consequence of the absence of Mr Rees, the case was adjourned.till three o'clock this afternoon. :__

WAIWERA (Hot Springs).

[PER PIGEON "EXPRESS].

The Minnie Casey anived hero at 2 p.m. on ft Saturday, with the Gazelle's steam-launch in | tow. The follov/ing visitors arrived by the | steamer : — Captain Baron Yon SohlMnite, *'_, Osptain. Lieut. Bendemann, Snb-Xjieuta. 1 Wacbenhusen, Credner, Xeye, AKEietaat- Surgeon Dr Hueakev, Dr. Stndety Zoologe, Captain and Mrs But lea, Mrs E. Isaacs, Miw Lizzie Isaacs, Messrs. R: Graham, A. Isaacs, H. Kohn, Cranwell, Gardner, Layer, Fentop, Wrigley, McC>hrendell, McFarlane, Bell, Patterson, Hudson/ Mrs Weavers, Mil McFarlane, Miss McElroy, and nine o&snj,

This day, noon.: : Tits captain and officers of the German , man-o'-war Gazelle had a most eoloyabiu trip to the Waiwera. On Saturday evening a ■■■':. ball was got up in honor of tho officers, atj§| which they danced, and onjoyttd then^ilve«^| very much. On Sunday they took a nuinbe of ladies and visitor's in their steamlaun' 'up the Puboi to the German -settlemsntv;;V: jl large number of Germans %vere at fcbe sf ment and glad to meet with the oli&tia^V f. > captain and officers One made a gew lafcory speoch to the captain and/js'' .^||ji| three cheers, t» \Vhv.Ax lie auitabM^;, On. their way kick thoy. J-'- ' 'f of dogs, c;.'..-, duo :a; ' , I J&HI up the. remains of w!jafiM%"Jf«Sjn curious worm or l?-*.:ch| which J^**i< &■:.-$ him aliva. The ctjeess wiU ionfi reife M their agreeable feip to khe W^iwerw ■ '^

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOYEtoER 8 1875



THORNTON", SMITH, & FIRTH'S PRICES CUBESMT (Wholesale):— Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. "Crownßrand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton 14 10 0 15 0 0 15 7 6 T. S F. Canterbury Flour, do 12 10 -0 13 0 0 13 7 6 Seconds Flour, do 11 0 0 Sharps, do 6 17 6 Bran, do 6 5 0 .: Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable.—Terms Cash. Auckland. November 6, 1875. NOTICE TO BUYERS OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC. In addition to our STOCK of NEW SPRING and SUMMER GOODS already announced, we are now offering a number of SPECIAL LINES UNUSUALLY CHEAP :— C^~ Good All Wool Flannel, ll&d $ yard Grey Calico, 3><fd $ yard Borrock's Longcloth, 4s lid dozen Grey and Brown Derry, 9J£d yard Plain Grey Lustre, B^d per yard Plain and Striped Linen Drill, ll^d ; usual price, Is 4d Furnishing Goods of all kinds. Also, US'" Gentlemen's Light Alpaca Coats at very greatly reduced prices Boys' Washing Material Knickerbocker Suits very cheap A superior lot of Geelong Twead, Melhourne made Clothing, purchased at auction, much bejow Melbourne wholesale prices, and to be sold accordingly And General Drapery of every description, at prices to meet the times. INSPECTION INVITED. EUSHBEOOK & BEID6MAN, [Late R. Hobbs], JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Qtjeen-stkeet, Auckland. QJPRING T)RESS Q.OOBS. AN IMMENSE VARIETY op NEW DRESS GOODS, Comprising— Black and Coloured Silks Japanese Silks ' Plain-and Fancy Homespun Serges Balernos, Washing Satteens and Piques Spring Tussores, Lawns and Brilliants Prints, Swiss Muslins and Cambrics Costumes in great variety Grenadines in Plain, Fancy, and Stripes, very cheap, &c, &c, &o. A LARGE STOCK OP FANCY GOODS. Comprising all the Novelties of the Season. 100 DOZEN PAIRS OF KID GLOVES, SLIOHTLY SOILED, ONLY IS. 3d. An Inspection Invited. A. LINABURY & CO., 224 and 226, Queen-street.



It makes one shudder to think of the immense quantity of unmedicated fire-water con sumed for madiciual purposes. The liquors of com merce are absolutely devoid of remedial virtue. Luckily there I. a most desirable substitute for such excitants which never overspurs the brain or nervous system, but which imparts strength, overcomes a morbid habit of body, assists convalescence, and promptly rectifies organic irregularities. Ask or send for UnoiiPno Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.



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WORTHY t OW INSPECTION AT the JBST CITY HALL. -®B NEW DRESS GOODS - Fancy Liißtres at lljd All Wool Carmelites from 9£d Figured Japauese, IsSJd Eeal French Batiste, fa'ot colours, 34-inch wide, 9.fd Fancy frapp Cloths, lljd, wcrth Is 8d Figured and Striped Lustarines, at Is Id Cheap Line in Black Silk 4s lid, worth 7s 6d Oxford Shirting, fast colors, 7_d; worth is. m- JOB LOT LADIES' SKIRTS =m At 3s lid ana 4s lid; worth, Cs Cd and 8s 6d. IMMENSE VARIETY OP PRINTS At 4}d and 6Jd. Striped and Fancy Brilliants, Batistes, and Marcellas, from BJd per yard, very cheap goods. Muslin and Lace Curtains, 6 yards long, 3s lid per pair. Ladies' Sunshades, "Umbrellas, 4s Gd, 5s lid, Gs J.ld, Cheapest in Auckland. Striped Drills, all linen, 9kl, worth Is. HOLLOWAY & GARLIC X, CIT7 HALL, Queen-street, Auckland.



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