SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. Florinda, brigantine, lOC tons, C. Brophy, from Melbourne

DEPARTURES.

Hero, s.s., Logan, for Sydney and Melbourne St. Kilda, s.s., Flowerday, for Wanganui Sapphire, H.M.s., Murray, for Tauranga and

Wellington Clyde, schooner, Slmlze, for Atiu Island Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

PerTaupo: 100 cases Hines 5-star brandy.—E, and If. Isaacs.

Per Florinda, from Melbourne

S coils wire rope, 65 cases wine, 10 boxes tea, 530 cases kerosene, 501 mats sugar, 9 baskets bottles, 16 packages tobacco, S3 half-chests tea, 1 case castings, 9 p legs, pump material, 300 half chest tea, 235 boxes do., 25 chests do., and -10 tons cargo for Napier.—Owen and Graham, agents. 600 cases kerosene, Owen and Graham. k53

EXPORTS.

Per Hero: 27 bales flax.—E. & IT. Isaacs.

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

The s.s. Hero left for Sydney and Melbourne to-day, soon after noon. There was the usual crowd on the wharf to soc her cast oIF. She took a .small general cargo, and the following passengers:—Saloon to Melbourne: Lieut. Yon Erhardt and 21 Naval Cadets. Miss Edwards. Saloon to Sydney: Mr and Mrs Sullivan and family, Mr F. Sarscw, Rev J. R. Selwyn, Mi ami Mrs Seccombe. Mr Cart-wright, Mr and Mrs J. Hyott md 2 children. Mr Sevens, Mrs Gillies, Miss ftillics, Miss E. Gillie. Mi-and Mrs Wtlkins

and family, Mr N. Folcli, Mr Master, senior, Mr Master, junior. Steerage to Melbourne: Mrs Budlej", Mr Joseph Lewis, Miss K. Turner, Mr Beuter, Mr Kruer, J. Mattress, 1). Patumie, T. Kins. Bcllhouse. Steerage to Sydney: C. Damorsly, W. Cussom, A. Young". .Mr and Mrs Guise and child. G. Uutledge, Mr and Mrs Spinn ing and child, Mr McDowell, W. B, Cullew, Mr Winsla.de, Mr May, Mr and Mrs Vine and 2 children, Mr J. Lawman-, Mrs and Mrs Boak\ Mr Roberts, Mr Mnlir, Mr W. Punch, Miss M. Brad}', Mr and Mrs D. Reid and children, Mr Simmonson, T. Taylor, Mr Silva, D. Slack, S. Gills, H. Fox, Mrs McGibbon, S. Vascord.

ARRIVAL OF THE FLORINDA.

The brigantine Florinda arrived from Mel bourne this morning, with a general cargo and the machinery for the pump to be erected by Messrs Jones and Wan- in connection with the new Dry Dock. She left Port Phillip Heads on the 10th October. Had light castor!;.- and south-oast winds the greatel- part of the pa -s-i'.rc. Made the Three Kings at 11 p.m. on Tuesday. lla/1 fresh f .ivourable'breezes down the coast, doing the 220 Miles in3o hours. Passengers: Mr Wilson and son, Mi-McLcO-1.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

LOSS OF A MAN OVERBOARD

At 7"55 on the 10th Oct. Gustav Greenland, a native of Sweden, one of the A-B.'s of the Flor inda fell overboard while drawing water on the lee side of the poop. It was raining and blowing a fresh breeze ironi the rt.K., ship f^oing 8 knots. The man, at the time he fell, had sea boots and oilskins on, so that he was totally un able to make any effectual efforts to keep him self afloat. The'mate was keeping the watch at the time, and, on seeing the accident, ordered the helm to be put hard down and a life buoy to be thrown overboard. These orders were car ried out promptly, and the captain, who was :,.-. bed at the time of the alarm, immediately came on deck, and ordered a seaman aloft, on the topsail yard to keep the struggling man in sight, if possible. This man, in a few minutes, and before a boat could be. lowered, cried out that Greenland was sinking. The vessel was now going full sail in the direction of the drown ing man, and it was no use lowering a boat. The spot where lie was seen was reached, and nothing could bo soon of him, so after waiting p t ;me time, the ship was laid on her course {•.gain.

The p. b. Anne Milbank has been laid up for painting and cleaning. This useful little boat lias run over one hundred trips without rftqtiir ing any repair. Her place in the run to Mihu rangi was taken by the s.s. Lilly this morning.

The cutter Sovereign of the Seas, Captain Wilson, will leave for Cook's Group to-morrow in ballast. She. goes on a trwiing venture on ownev's account.

A portion of the cargo of the Europa is to be transferred to the barque Martha for storage, till the seat of the leak in the former vessel has been ascertained, and the defect repaired. The schooner. Queen, after a few days de tention from contrary winds, left for Hokianga, last evening, with a general cargo. The attention of our readers is directed to ad verlis'-'nisnts in our shipping columns, relative to the. steamers, Matau and La Buona Ventura.

The man-of-war, Sapphire, loft yesterday after noon for Tauranga. From thence she proceeds to Wellington, where his Excellency the Gover nor, and family will go on board, and the vessel will return to Auckland.

The fine fore and aft schooner, Minnehaha, came into harbour yesterday afternoon from Tinmru, with a cargo of oats and wheat. She has had a tedious passage of 1G days. Captain Modley, of the barque Europa, adver tises that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew without his written authority.

The General Government steam yacht Stella is expected in the Manukau from Wellington to-night with Sir George Grey and the rest of the Auckland members of Parliament on board.

The cutter Tay leaves Onehunga for Raglan immediately. Mr P. Clark of Onohunga is the agent.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of Now Zealand—Buyers, £18. 5/, (•olonial Bank (ilOs paid up)— Buyers, 31/; Sellers, 32/6.

South British Insurance—so/; buyers, 58/; sellers, GO/. N.Z. Insurance—Bos/, 80/; sellers, 82/6. K.Z. Loan and Mercantile — Buyers, 90s/; sellers, 52/ (new). Union Sash and Door Co. (new)— Buyers, SC/. Union Sash and Door Co. (double)— Buyers, £9 5/. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 15. Crown Princess—Buyers, 5s ; sellers, 5/9. Waitekauri—Sellers, 9/fi. ■ Bismarck—B/; buyers, 7/0. Union Beach—Sellers, 70/. Tokatea—Buyers, 10/; sellers, 10/0. JOSEPH NEWMAN Chairman.,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :—

For Thames, to-morrow, at 3.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Avgyle, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Aitutaki, per Sovereign of the Seas, this day, at i p.m. For Tairua, per Dream, this day, at A.SO p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Itowena, to-morrow, at I p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Ma.taka.na, Manga wai, Waipu, etc-., per Annio IVlilbank, on Saturday next at 10 a.m. For Napier, Gisborne, and Southern provinces, per City of San Francisco, four hours after her arrival from Kandavrt For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Wellington, on Tuesday next, at 10.15 a.m. Late letters will bo received till 10.30 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on Monday, Gtli inst., at i p.m. (Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

CULDSIIT—KUNST—On the 31st October, John Janios Culbert to Sophia Ellen Knnst, both of Auckland.

DEATH.

PERHOT—On November 1, at the residence of lii.s parents, Union-street, Charles Louis, the youngest son of Francis and Ellen Pcrrot, aged 2 years and 7 months.—Dunedin papers please copy. The funeral will leave his parents residence, Union-street, to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," "and "The Echo."

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1876.

For ihr. cause th.-.t 1.-.cks nssistnnce, 1 or the wr-.ji.u; tli;:t ucuil:. ruJiatance, 1- jMfc iuturc in ih.J tlist.mce. A:.I the—,.."l th.:t w,;c::udo.

The Reception Committee resolved to-day upon a monster ovation in the Theatre lloyal to-morroAv night, and the presenta tion of an address there, in honour of Sir George Grey and the Auckland members who fought with him during the protracted .ses sion just ended. The uncertainty pre vailing regarding the time of landing, rendered tin's programme necessary, and although some were favourable to a banquet, it was considered that an entertainment of that kind practically excluded the great mass of the people, who have shewn, a deep interest in the political struggle. The choice of evening for the proposed pre sentation is designed to make the ovation what it should be, one by the masses of the people, and we doubt not that the reception given to the returned champions avjJl be marked by that enthusiasm and earnest manifestation of public approbation dear to the hearts of men lighting in an unsuccessful but righteous cause. It is intended that beauty shall grace and give brilliancy to the occasion, and for (his purpose the dress-circle will be reserved for those who are accompanied by ladies. We are sorry to notice in this morning's "Cross" a very dirty, paragraph, stating that difficulty was experienced in getting subscriptions to defray the expenses of the reception. The statement is utterly false. No one has yet been soli cited for sixpence, for the very simple reason that the question of expense never cropped up until this morning, when the form of demonstration was determined upon, and the gentlemen present at the meeting of committee immediately guaran teed all cost, Avithotit any appeal for outside aid. The presentation takes place at half past seven o'clock to-morrow night, when the ample accommodation of the spacious building witt probably suffer the greatest strain it has yet undergone.

Oxe of our morning contemporaries with a mixture of bathos and misquotation assures its readers that Abolition has" quietly fallen" like "the gentle dew descending unfelt upon the green and tender herb." Anyone who believes this must lie as green as the herb spoken of. The fact is up to the present nothing at all has fallen, or des cended either, and matters remain in the statu quo ante. What really has happened is, that Mr. Header Wood has been tele graphed to by Mr. Whitaker, respecting certain necessary preliminaries, but matters remain exactly as formerly, until Mr. Whitaker's arrival. Mr. Whitaker visits Hawkes Bay in the first instance to intro duce certain changes there, and will then proceed to Tauranga to endeavour to settle the Kaimai question. From Tauranga he will come on to Auckland with the object of entering upon the oilice of chief-under taker of Provincialism. Meantime, the Provincial officers remain in possession of the offices, and the Work proceeds as here tofore. The position of matters is this : The " Provincial Appropriations Extension Act, 1876, extends tlie ordinary provincial appropriations to the 31st day of December, 187G, and authorises the Governor, for the purpose of giving effect to this provision, by warrant under his hand from time to time to empower such persons as he may think lit to sign and issue any instrument, warrant, or authority, that may be necessary under any law or ordinance which may be effected by the operation of the Act. The General Gov ernment estimate that it will take at least two months to wind up the Pro vincial Institutions, and substitute new machinery under the Abolition Act, and meantime it is necessary that the ordinary institutions of the province such as the ItwuttiQ Asylum, Hospital, &c, should be

maintained. In pursuance of this the General Government have telegraphed^ to Mr Reader Wood requesting- him to sign cheques and necessary documents until the end of December. The Financial Arrange ments Act authorises any member of .Parliament to act in that capacity Avithout being liable to disqualification. Mr Wood simply discharges the duty in pursuance of his oilice as Provincial Trea surer, and with the view of averting any awkward hitch in the management of local affairs.

Simultaneous with the occurrence of very dull times in Blenheim, the little capital of Maiiborough, forced up into excessive pro portions by public works expenditure, is breaking" out into a state of sponta neous combustion. From our Southern telegrams, readers will perceive that the second attempt has proved more successful than that a few months ago, and Blenheim has conllagxatcd to the tune of £25,000, which means the destruction of something like half the town. Proportionately to size, it has now whipped Chicago, and Blenheim may rest on its laurels. Insurance business must be very profitable in that quarter of the colony. ' It would be a nice calculation to estimate how many hundreds of years will be necessary to recoup the various offices from premiums taken in Blenheim for the hauls recently effected by that in teresting community.

TiiF. question of ;i free public library for Auckland lias been revived in connection with the disposal of the valuable collection of standard works owned by the Provincial Council. A bill "was introduced into the General Assembly by Mr O'Rorke, vesting tin1 library in trustees until such time as it: could l>e transferred to a governing body appointed by the city of Auckland, under " The' Public Libraries Act, 1S«!>." An application was also made by the .Secretary of the Auckland Institute for the bonks, guaranteeing to make them available for the public as part of a free public lib"::;1. I.' established by the Institute in 1888. The Hon. i>r Pollen, with bis usual ovcrllowing affection for our city, O])po,sed the bill in the Legislative Council, asserting that " the mode of dealing "with the library proposed in the bill was of all others the worst. This library belonged to the people of the province of Auckland, and the l>iJt proposed ill effect to give to a small section of that people that which belonged to the whole." A more puerile objection was never raised against any measure. If the collection of books is to* be preserved as a library, it must find some fixed resting place ; and what centre so appropriate, as the chief city in the province? or what guarantee to the public so good as that provided by the " Public Libraries Act, 18(59," which secures such a library for all time to 11h' people at Jargn, irrespective of 1 heir claims to citizenship? The great Public Libraries of oilier cities—particu larly we might instance!haf of Melbourne— are'the common resort of f.hosI.' intellectually inclined, and a blessing to the whole colony, but especially to settlers iVom the country making flying visits jo the city, and to the strangers and seafaring population passing through. The Colonial Secretary, after entering this protest against the transfer of property belonging to the whole province into the possession of a section, proceeded, very logically, to say, with reference to Mr Cheeseman's application on behalf of the Auckland Institute, that "if any change were required to be made out side of the Legislative provision which had already been made (vesting Provincial Libraries in the Education Boards through out the Colony), he was of opinion that such a proposal as was made in the letter just read, to devote at once these books to the purposes of a free library under the auspices of the Institute, was ono that would commend itself to the acceptance of the Government and the approval of the Council-." In the face of this opposition, the Bill was thrown out, and the library becomes for the present vested in the Board of Education. Recognising, as we do, the great public service rendered by the Auck land Institute, and the munificence of the few gentlemen who were instrumental in securing the erection of a noble Museum and Institute building, we should regard the vesting of the Provincial Library in that body, under proper guarantees, as a most satisfactory mode of disposal, were it not that we believe an infinitely better one is presented under the provisions of the Public Libraries Act. The Institute "would, we believe, do its utmost, to fulfil the purposes of the trust so far as its funds permitted, but apart from the commonly recognised danger of placing public property at the disposal and under the con trol of a private corporation, over which the people have no legal control, it is doubtful whether the revenues of (.lie 1 nsiif ufe would enable it to manage the trust in a way calculated to give the people the full ad vantages of a free public library ; and assuredly it cannot hold out any pros pect that the institute's funds will suflicc to extend the library to the propor tions desirable in a great public literary collection. There are 3000 costly works in the Provincial Library, value at least. £1000, which would form the nucleus of a splendid free public library for the city, if the rate payers chose to take advantage of it by bringing the Public Libraries Act into operation, and levying a penny rate for its maintenance. Unquestionably the oppor tunity should not be lost. At its meeting yesterday the City Council resolved to make application for the library, and we trust the Mayor will be successful in impressing the Government with the justice of the citizens' claims upon this property.

We publish to-day ji full report of some of tho more important matters of [nib]it interest discussed at the meeting of the City Council yestcrdy.

Some extensive changes in the ownership of land have taken place Avithhi the last few weeks in the district of Upper Mahu rangi. The extensive Hat on the Kaipara road, comprising lo'OO acres of untilled, swamp, and bush land, lately belonging to Mr Isaac Gwynno, has been sold at the price of 25s per acre. Yesterday the free hold property known as liurlingham Farm, comprising (>2O acres of grass and fern land, closely adjoining the above, was sold by its late possessor, Mr. J. King, through Messrs Cochranc and Son, to Mr. Kcogh, a retired Indian Officer, at a substantial iigurc, on dit, £1100.

To the Editor : .Sir, —Will you please in form me through, the medium of your ex cellent paper the date on which the ship Brodick Castle left England, also that of her arrival in Auckland '.' and oblige, yours, Nemesis. [The Brodick Castle arrived in Auckland on the 24th March, 1876. She left London on the 7th October, 1575 ; had to put back to Falmouth on the 20th October, and finally left Plymouth on the 14th December.—Ed. E.S.]-

In the R.M. Court, Onehunga. before li. C. BarstowEsq., R.M., John Hughes, who was brought up on a charge by the police, of indecent exposure on the railway plat form at Onehunga, when the train was leaving on the 26th ult., having pleaded guilty, was sentenced to two months impri sonment, without the alternative of a line. A domestic servant, named M. Palmer, after the evidence of three witnesses was taken pleaded guilty to stealing wealing apparel consisting principally of ladies underclothing to the value of £5 from her master, Mr H. 0. Dunsford, of Mangere, and was sentenced to four months' imprisonment.—Anne Burns, an insane person, on the testimony of Drs. Zinzan aud Koss, was co.nimj.tted tg the Asylum,

One of the Auckland mcmbe.is has brought up the following copy of the_ Peti tions Committee's report on the petition^ of E. McManus, sentenced to a month's im prisonment for absenting himself from his master's employment. The lad, whose place of residence is unknown, may obtain the certified copy of the petition upon application at the STAR office :— " E. McManus, the petitioner, states that he was apprenticed to one W. L. Roth, and because of his absence from the service of his master, he was on complaint sentenced by certain justices of the peace to one month's imprisonment with hard labour, lie prays for enquiry into his case, and sum relief as the House may think lit. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has suffered, wrong in being sentenced to a mouth's im prisonment with hard labour for absenting himself from his master's service. And the Committee direct the attention of the Go vernment to the fact that two justices of the peace [Messrs. W. C. Daldy and C. O'Neil] inflicted a penalty for an offence which does not appear known to the law. —THOMAS IvKLLY, Chairman. Counter signed, William Fitzhekrkrt, Speaker."

The pursuit of science in the East Coast appears to be surrounded with many diffi culties. Lately, Mr. Edgecumbe, of the " Bay of Plenty Times," became the pur chaser of some peculiar remains, which were believed by some to be those of the head of "a Moa, and they were accordingly sent to the colonial Museum for examina tion by a gentleman who is supposed to be learned in the natural history of the niegatharium, and other extinct species. The remains of the supposed Moa arc found to be " very like a whale," the .savants of the colonial Museum Imving pronounced them to be those of a calf-lish of that

species.

It was resolved by the Acclimatisation Socictv yesterday that a certain number of pheasants, sparrows, and larks should !>e shot, at intervals, for the purpose of under going a post-mortem examination, so as to enable the Society to ascertain with some certainty the proportion of grain and insects eaten by these birds. Records will be kept of the state of the crops, which will be com pared and summarised at intervals. The Primitive Methodist Bazaar, in New market Hall, was much better attended last evening than on the previous occasion, and we learn that the hall was attended by about 200 visitors. The takings at the several stalls amounted to ,-£32 S3 SAd, which in addition to the £20 17s <Sd of Tuesday, makes the gratifying sum of £53 Cs4Ad. This evening will conclude the bazaar, "and at the close, the remaining goods will be auctioned.

The picked elevens of the Auckland and North Shore Clubs will play a cricket match in the Domain ground on Saturday next. The wiekefw will be pitched at two o'clock. The match is looked forward to with much interest by the admirers of this line old English game. The Auckland team will be selected from :—Messrs IJlackefct, Hlunden, Cotton, Abrahams, Garland, W. Philson, Kent, Browning, Council, Mow bray, Lankham and Leggett.

[•'our paintings, making a pretty series for the drawing room, are being exhibited by Messrs Phillips ami Son for a few days. The paintings are in oil, and by Mr. Albin Martin, who is an able art critic as well as ■in artist of considerable powers. The scenes arc of New Zealand, and have an historic interest.

There was a muster of seventy, at the usual monthly parade of the Otahulm liille Volunteers on Saturday. There are 02 at present on the roll of the corps, and the members bid fair to increase. The Band

also is improving both in numbers and efficiency. In view of the present warlike state of affairs in Europe, I would advise all the young men of the colony to join the ranks of the Defence Force of their country while there is time, for we do not know how soon, or how suddenly their services may be required.—Cokiib.spokdkxt, Otahuhu.

A meeting of (ho members of the Domain Hoard was held yesterday, but no business of immediate importance was before the Board. A letter ojf complaint was read from Mr Baird, respecting the overflow of water in a path, and calling the attention of the Board to the matter. TltO Hoard agreed to supply Mr Baird with the necessary drainage pipes ; find complainant to do the earth-work himself. Nothing had been done by the sub-comniillee about Mr Brighton's lease, it was therefore resolved that Mr Brighton be called upon to pay up his rent without delay. The sub-eoinniit tee of entrances to the Domain disapproved of a carriage-way being made from (.lie Crafion-rnad into the Domain, as it would cost too much money. The Board approved of 1.1 io decision, and adopted the report. Mr Stovin applied to the Board to allow his sons to lisli in the Domain ponds, but the application was not entertained, A report was received from Mr Chalmers res pecting the ruinous condition of the scats in tin; Domain, and the unseemly subjects of iinartistic carvings on the trees. Messrs Mit ford aiul ileale were appointed to see Chalmers on the matter of complaint. The monthly accounts were passed, and the meeting separated. The contract for opening up a gravel pit at lLemuera, for the Roinucra Highway Board, has been let to Mr. iiodpath at JOd per yard. An inquest will be held to-morrow niorn ing at 10 o'clock at the Asylum to ascertain the cause of death of Jane Evans one of lli j inmates which took place yus tor. day.

A new panoramic entertainment, entitled "The Mirror of England," noticed at length in the Stai; of last evening, will lie unrolled and explained on Monday evening next in the Theatre Royal, under the attractive title of " Sweet Home."

The Excelsior Lodge in Sheridan-street lias considerably rovivefl of Lite from its apparently languishing condition, and last night the lodge was well attended, and the officers as follows were installed by Bro. Booth, L.1)., assisted by Bros. Syms and Worms :—W.C.T., Bro. Greon ; W.V.T., Bro. Whitecombe ; S., Bro. Salt; F. Sec, Bro. Porteous ; T., Bro. Moore; C., Bro. Maynard ; M., Bro. Spiers; 1.(1., Bro. (Jibbs ; 0.G., Bro. Clark; A. See., Sis. Salt; D.M., Sis. Moore; Ii.U.S., Sis. Booth; L.H.S., Sib. Chambers; P.W.C.T., Bro. Cornish.

The Plimsoll movement has extended to Melbourne, a petition having been present ed to the Victorian Assembly from a num ber of seamen and engineers of steamers, praying that the House Avill pass a bill for the better preservation of life at sea.

Poking the monkeys with a stick is thought rare fun by children who go to the Acclimatisation gardens. One of these in teresting animals lias lately died, and it is reported that his death lias been caused by ( the annoyance he received from the above cause. Owing to this, the Society yester day debated the propriety of putting up a notice that anyone interfering with the animals, or exhibits, Avill be prosecuted. So boys snd girls must oe careful.

At the meeting- of the Synod yesterday a dis cussion took place on the question or enlarging and improving the New Zealand Hymnal. It was pointed out that frequent changes in the hymnal might Imlvc disastrous results in alien ating some chuMh members, and creating con fusion. A petition was presented by Colonel liaiUtam from St. Peters, Hamilton, praying that the use of "Hymns Ancient and Modern" might be authorised. It appeared from the remarks made that the' New Zealand Hymnal is out of print, and Messrs Collins refuse to print any more. The resolution in favour of improve ment and enlargement was agreed to with a proviso, that in the event of the General Synod failing to comply with the request, at their next general meeting, they be requested to terminals the copyright of the present hymnal, A com mittee was appointed to bring the matter before, the General Synod, and suggest additiojia] hymns..

Tlie bank balance to the credit of the Acclimatisation Society is at present £290 14s.

At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday, Mr. J. C. Firth made- an interesting statement as to the preparations which had been made for the reception of the Calif ornian salmon ova expected by the next mail steamer. The fish houses and boxes, CO in number, were ready, and the ova if received safely could be disposed of at once on arrival, lie himself would sec that no delay was caused. In the corres pondence which had taken place on the subject, something had been said as to the possibility of a certain sum being charged for the ova. With regard to this he had the fullest contidence in their agents in. California doing what is right. Mr. Firth alluded to the danger attending tranship ment at Kandavu, but if the steamer did not come direct of course that peril would have to be undergone. He had telegraphed to the Gltristchurch curator to be ready to receive the ova, and it was more than likely that gentleman would come to Auckland for the purpose. Pie had also telegraphed to Mr. Wlii taker, asking that the steamer Hinemoa might be permitted to convey the 100,000 Christchurch ova direct from Auck land to Lyttelton. Mr. Firth's statement was well'received by the members, who were evidently of opinion that their chair man had been very energetic in the matter. The German naval cadets who arrived by the barque Johan Cesav left by the Hero to-day, for Sydney. During their short stay in Auckland these young fellows, with Lieut. Yon Errhardt, have made many friends by their unassuming demeanour, and good breeding. A great many of these accompanied them to the boat.

Great Firs in Blenheim

«Q35,Q00 Worth, of Prepsrty Destroyed.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

BLENHEIM. (Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. A TREMENDOUS fire occurred at two this nwning. E wart's Hotel, Telegraph Office, Post Oflice, Court House, Government Buildings, Litch field, draper, Masonic Hotel, Club, Carter and Tait's stores, Litch licld's grocery, Hustwich, druggist, Hunter, jeweller, Augustus' shop, (empty), Lewis, fancy goods, " Marl borough Press" ollice, Wood, watchmaker, Laurence, general store, Warner's old shop, Rogers, solicitor, Campbell, painter, Smith, tinman, and two cottages were all burnt to ashes. The value of the property destroyed is estimated at £25,000.

LATER.

The Insurances.

3 p.m. In addition to the above list, Kyle's (cabinetimakcr) shop and 2 residence? (cottage) were destroyed. The origin of thu iiie is a mystery. It was discovered by several persons, who saw the <• 'litre of the Government buildings in a blaze.

A strong wind from the west carried it across the square, igniting Mr Augustus old shuj) (in the roof thence along High s i reet.

For some time the brigade'hoped to stay the lire at Lawrence's, but it crept round, and burnt the cottages beyond. Messrs Campbell's, Taylor's, Robinson's, and Tivct's properties were saved with great difficulty. Meantime the lire worked from Augusta'h to the gap near Rodger's.

No In.-]]) could ho given except carrying things out. On the western side the fire beat back, igniting E wart's hotel. The hall and

stables were saved

The Bank of New Zealand had a very narrow escape. It is charred "all over _ Every place named is cleared away, only a few chimnies standing.

INSURANCES.

The aggregate losses of the insurance companies arc : New Zealand, £2,800, Na tional £1450; Imperial, £2,400 , Standard, £INSO';J South' British, £12,350; Victoria, £l")(;0; Norwich, £]'2. r)0; Batavia, £<);")(); Liverpool and London,UJSOO; total, £lf>,4]o. The several losses arc estimated as double.

The telegraph is camped in a tent a Seymour Square.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Dr. Home, and E. Isaacs, Esqs

.) ustices.)

AI.ONK IN HIS INFAMY

John I'Yrgusson, a solitary and disfigured drunkard, was lined "is. and costs.

lathes' <ii:akkki,s.

A RICH GAsl-

Agnes Falconer, a ruddy - faced woman with a cheerful bar, was charged on the complaint of Elizabeth Hinds with spitting in her face, putting out her leg with the object of tripping her up, and using jilthy and disgusting language towards her. Elizabeth Hinds deposed she was the complainant in this case. She lived in Abcr cronibie-strcrt, close to the defendant, who was "an awful sort." On Saturday morning last Agnes Falconer began at her. About six o'clock in the evening, she went for a bucket of water, and Agnes Falconer put out her leg, and tried to trip her up. She did take no notice, but did return to her house, and while she was passing, Agnes Falconer did call her names, such as was scarcely fit for publication, Dr. Home ; What wore the names ? Write them down.

Witness : I can't; I'm no seholard. From that time 1 ill ten o'clock Agnes Falconer was continually at her. The constable in attendance, having taken down the language as dictated to hint by the complainant, was about to hand it to Mrs. Folconer, when that good lady exclaimed ; " It's false ; it's a lie !"

The Clerk : You don't know what it is yet.

Defendant : Oh, yes I do ! I tell you it's a lie.

In cross-examination by the defendant, witness said the row first began on Friday evening about a flannel petticoat which she (witness) had had stolen from her yard. She did not call Agnes Falconer any bad names, nor threaten to " wallop her hide oil"."

Anne Bradfield deposed that she lived in Lorne-strect. Tlie commencement of tlie roAV was on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, when the defendant began abusing he* sister. She dropped it fora time, and then began again when her sister Avent for water in the evening, between six and seA'en. Witness saw defendant spit in her sister's face, and try to trip her. She also said her sister was not lit to talk to a married woman, as she was a. bad woman, and got her living other

ways.

In cross-examination by the accused witness stuck to her statement.

This was the case for tlie prosecution

The defendant Avent into the box for the purpose of giving her version of the story. It was on Friday the complainant came to her house.

The Court :We want to hear what toolc place on Saturday. Defendant maintained it was on Friday ; but at last told her story. She said about six in the evening she was exercising her ordinary duty of ironing, when Elizabeth Hinds bounced into her house and said "You wretch of a bad woman, if you say that again I'll, beat your life out." She turned round just as she was, with an iron in one hand, and a dress in the other, and then said "Beat me in my own house ?" Elizabeth then foiled, out « Qk you. m"Ctch

of a bad woman, if I catch you out of this I'll murder you." Complainant (sotta vocc) : Dear ! dear ! Defendant went on to say that since tnat she had gone in bodily fear of complainant, "and there was only a board between them." Elizabeth Hunter was called for the defence, but as she iTegan her statement by saying she knew nothing about it, she was ordered'to stand down. Ellen Robinson said she lived in the same yard, as the parties. On Saturday she heard them having a disturbance, and Agnes Falconer was using the foulest language, and calling Elizabeth Hinds very dirty names. The defendant here said she had called the witness, but she had turned rather against her (laughter). Only yesterday she shad heard her say she would swear a*lic against her to get her three months. Witness denied this in toto. John Falconer, the husband of the de fendant, said there was nothing at all took place on Saturday. He was in the house from five o'clock, all the evening, and he was certain his wife did not abuse the complainant. The occurrence took place on the Friday. Their Worships ordered ihe accused to be bound over to keep the peace for three months, her husband's bond of £5 being accepted as the security. This was all the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(■Before I!, C. Barstow, Esq., KM.)

In the following cases judgments for plaintiffs were given as under :— C!lias. Dnndsfe v. Rich. Hill—Claim, M los ; board and lodging: costs, £1 Is fid ; (Mr Beal for plaintilf). Messrs Rushbrook and firidgeman v. .James Innes—Claim, £1 (is Id ; goods ; costs, SX 19s Gel: (Mr Thorne for plaiutilf, who had paid the amount into Court, but not the fees). Joseph A. Barber v. Thos, 11. Nicholson, claim, £21 ss; cash lent; (Mr Thome for plaintiff) ; Mr i lees George, agent, proved the claim ; costs, £3 Us. Morton Jones & Co. v. Goo. Cotlis—Claim, £12 9s 8d ; goods; (Mr George for plaintiff) : costs, £2, r)S. Thos. Usher v. Thomas I parson—Claim, £0ios; promissory note ; cost;;, xss.

ADJOUICUSD CASKS. T.he following cases were adjourned until the Kith inst. there being no Court on the Oth, being the birthday of the Prince of Wales:— S. B. Colls V. Donald McGregor—Claim, £10; commission. John Duffy v. Robert French- Claim, £1 5s Od ; share of fencing.

ROBERT 3IACUONALD V. WILLIAM MCMILLAK. Glaim, £1117.4. Defendant, a young man, denied the debt; it was all a mistake. He had been in business as n blacksmith at Pakaranga jointly with -A.. Whisker jun,, but he took to drinking, and the business went to the bad. They parted, andhe left his tools behind him in payment for what he might owe for food and lodging. He considered that all was settled, when, to his surprise, he was summoned for the amount of £11 17s. He had done no work since, and could, not pay. He was supported by his mother. Plaintiff deposed that he was a stranger to defendant's circumstances, or he might have acted otherwise.

No order was made,

KAKNKST K. HILL V. THOMAS LUPTOX. Claim, £oi:!s2d.

In this case, plaintiff, who is a farmer at Epsom, sued defendant for a quantity of green oats, and for grazing his horses. He had fre quently applied I'or the money, but defendant exhibited the utmost indifference in the matter.

Defendant did not deny the claim. Judgment for plaintiff, costs 18s.

KOCKRT M. DONALD V. 11. ,). COUPLAND,

Claim, fl->\) Ms. J.lr. itees for defendant, consented to a pay rncnt of £2 per month, costs £1 5s Gd.

.IA.MKri OJJCKSON V. SAMUEL COOPKR. Claim, £1 12s (id, damages. Mr. Brassey appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Itees for defendant.

Mr. Brassey explained the particulars.

Abraham McKay deposed that he was em ployed by ihe council to see that contractors put up proper boardings around works in progress. He saw defendant with his cart on the 27th Sept. run against, the barrel, which rolled over and broke the lamp. He immediately informed the contractor of what had happened. He certainly could have avoided tkc accident if he had exer cised ordinary ciire".

Samuel Cooper deposed that lie was a driver of considerable experience, and was driving round by liic Waitcmata Hotel to Mr Allender'.s store. A long piece of planking was projecting from the top of a barrel, on which was the lamp. The plank caught ihe wheel, the horse shied, and over wont Ihe barrel, and smash went the lamp. Mr Gleeson came up and asked him to ropair the lamp, lie said he would do so it he would let him have the lamp so that he might sec lor himself.

To Air Brassey :He did not run away. Stood his ground, lie did not hold a kerosene tin up to plaintiff's nose. His horse was a gentle one. To Mv Ltoes : He promised to pay for the lamp as he had stated, and would have done so, or have replaced it. J aim's Ulecson. contract or, deposed that he was employed on the day in question in doing a con tract for the City Council (plan produced). De fendant was very careless in driving. He asked for compensation, when defendant treated the matter lightly, and oli'ared ltim a tin, which would, with ii penny dip, reflect a double1 light. He LkCliovcd defendant offered him a biscuit tin. >.'o doubt it was a.joke, but it would not do for him. IK: bought a new lam)) that evening for 12slid, and that with the amount of the barrel, 20s, made the claim of £1 12s Gd ; which was low cueugh. Tiie drawing of the hoarding was pntin, and caused much amusement, as the barrel could not be distin'gushed from the lamp.

George Hayes, a carter Of 2-5 years experience, believed t hat' the accident was the result of care lessness.

Counsel haying addressed the Court, his Worship considered there was next to no case, and plaintiff was equally culpable in leaving the lump iv such a dangerous place. His mind was i'ullv made up on the matter. J\fr. Brassey said if such was the case, he woidd submit to the ruling of the Court.

Judgment for defendant, court costs, 15s Gd. GKOKCK BHADBURN V. TUOMAS.VESEY. Claim, £2 10s. Mr. Brassey for plaintiff, Mr Thorne for defendant.

In this case the parties resided in Freeman's Bay, and liad quarrelled. The claim for the balance of a mangle was therefore prefeiTed. The defendant, who was really Mrs. Vesey, did not deny tre claim, and had put in a set-off of £2 7s. on the claim, with Bs. costs into Court, which she considered was the proper amount. The difference therefore was but ;3s.

Mr. Lodge asked il the trifling difference could not be arranged, instead of taking up the time of the Court in examining live witnesses.

The matter, however, could not be settled by the parties, as plaintiff disputed the set off.

Mr. George JBradburn then jjave evidence, from which it appeared that Mrs. Vesey and Mrs. Bmdburn had been on close terms of in timacy, but had fallen out, but he knew nothing of engaging Mrs. Vesey to assist in nursing Mrs. Bradburn during her confinement in August. Mrs-. Bradburn deposed that she engaged a Mrs. Hammond as nurse, but she disappointed her, and Mrs. Vcsey same in and out; she did too much ; she obtruded, herself ; she did not want her.

Mr. Thorn: Who was your nurse ? Mrs. Bradburn: Dr. Bayntun. Mr. Thorne: Be careful, that could not be. Mrs. Bradburn: Well, Mrs. Vesey came in and out.

Mr. Tliorhe: Did not Mrs. Vesoy wash the baby ?

Mrs. Bradburn: Oh, yes, but I did not want her to do it, I knew enough of Mrs. Vcsey's character.

Here a stormy altercation followed, which was checked by his Worship. Mr Thome said that it was unnecessary to cast a slur on Mrs Vescy's character, as she had becnleading a respectable life, andnothing wrong could be proved against her. Mrs Anne Vesey then gave evidence, in which she stated that she had boon sued for the mangle, and she had put in a set-oil;" for attendance, nursing, washing, etc. She was called up by Mr Bradburn on the night of the 23rd August. He went furDr Bayntun, and witness attended upon Mrs Bradburn for fourteen days. JJr Bayntun and two other witnesses having given evidence, his Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for £1 Os 6d; each party to pay their own costs,

Reception of Sir George Grey.

A special meeting of the Committee ap pointed, to make arrangements for the re ception of Sir George Grey and other Auck land members was held m Mr. J. T. Boylan's warehouse, High-street, at 10-30 this mern mg ; Mr. Boylan in the chair. There was a large attendance. Mr. J. King, secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were con firmed. The Chairman read a draft of the pro posed address to Sir George Grey and other Auckland member* who have worked with him during the session just ended. The address was unanimously approved of. After some discussion, it was decided to hoxd a public meeting at the Theatre Royal, at 7.30 to-morrow evening, for the pur pose of according a suitable ovation to Sir George Grey and those Auckland members who voted- with him in, the \mmn just / e.n4ed.» -

Mr. Cosgrave undertook to see the pro prietors and lessees of the Theatre Royal to request their consent to the proposed meeting. _ A letter was received from Mr. Dcnapscv., offering the services of the Hibernian l\_jis| to play on the occasion. Ihc oiler wtfeSj' cepted with thanks. A sub - committee was appointed to proceed to Onehnnga this even ing to acquaint Sir George Grey with the decision arrived at by the meeting, and hand him a copy of the address. The meetrhg decided to reserve the dress circle portion of the Theatre Royal for the use of ladies. It was unanimously decided that Mr. Boylan be Chairman of the meeting on Friday evening, and present the address. It was also resolved that Mr. Prime move, and Mr. Masefield second, a vote of thanks to those Auckland members who voted with, and helped Sir George during the session. After discussing some other details, tho meeting adjourned. After the meeting, the > ucrctary tele graphed to Mr. Hardington, of the Manukau Hotel, requesting him to wire a message as soon as the Stella is signalled, in order that arrangements may be made for the sub- Committee to go out to meet Sir George Grey.

CITY COUNCIL.

YESTERDAY (Continued).

THE BHQHAM-GOLDIE CAS]'

Titk Mayor : I beg to move the adoption of the Councillor Maseflcld seconded.

Councillor 1 Jickson: I beg to move as an amendment,that Councillor Goldie be authorised to employ a solicitor to take such steps against Inspector Jjroham as may. be necessary. Councillor Goldie : Councillor Goldie? Councillor Dickson : Inspector. It's the simi larity of names. Councillor Cosgrave: Well, I think you are snubbing Inspector Broham. Councillor Dickson : Gentlemen, Inspector Goldie fills the duties of a disagreeable office, and he may not be as popular with many people as he might wish. Attention was drawn by Mr Ifalliday to the Police Station, and more to save trouble, Inspector Goldie goes to that place which is a public building, and in order to facili tate matters he asks permission from the oflicer in charge of the station at fio time, to go and examine the plac?. He gets permission, and then goes to examine the nuisance, but without taking the closet to pieces, buthe takes a screw driver to see where the defect exists, intending of course to replace the fixtures. His brother Inspector, or perhaps I ought to say another Inspector, finds some one in the office : he hears indirectly that Goldie is there ; lie does not go to him, but sends for him, and we know the lan guage he used, and the manner in which Inspec tor Goldie was treated, because Inspector Broham does not deny that. I think most men in Inspector Goldie's place would have knocked him down, and it would have served him right f i£ he had. Councillor Cosgrave : Knocked whom down- Inspector Goldie 1 Councillor Dickson : Xo. Inspector Broham. Councillor Cosgrave: I don't think he would be able to knock Inspector Broham down. Councillor Dickson : 'Well. I think I would back him to do anything in that way. If these rules and regulations were framed to prevent people infringing the law it is our duty to back Inspector Goldie. in the discharge of his duty. If lie had gone against a man in the ordinary way, he would have brought him up to the Police Court, and got him lined and perhaps sent to Mount Kden. I think Inspector Goldie should be empowered to summon Inspector Bro ham in the ordinary way, and the expense should be borne by the Council.

The Mayor; Who seconds Councillor Dickson's resolution"? (after a pause). No one seconds it, and it falls to the ground.

Councillor Brett: Though lam not inclined to go as far as Councillor Dickson, I think it is a pity that there are so many on the Sanitary Committee, because it is impossible to upset its decision when it comes before the Council. I think the Committee were exceedingly lenient to Inspector Broham. I tell you honestly, if J had known it was coming to this, I should have supported Councillor Prime's moiion that the matter should have gone to the Defence Minister for inquiry. I did ex pect when I saw the names of such gentlemen as Councillors Waddell, Maseiieid, and ethers on that committee, that a different result would been arx-ived at. I hope it will be a lesson to Mr. Broham in'future. v

Councillor Dickson :It is no caution. He has sent an insulting letter.

The Mayor: I may say that tke Sanitary Com mittee came to that conclusion on very good grounds. *" The motion was put, only Councillor Dickson voting against it. The original motion was agreed to.

The Mayor: Do you wish your vote recorded t Councillor Dickson : Of course. The Mayor : Well, I only thought perhaps you mightn't care about it.

Councillor Waddell : According to Mr Bro ham's letter there was no nuisance. If a map goes and causes annoyance for nothing.he ought to be bundled out of the window.

STREET LEVELS.

His Worship the Mayor moved, and Councillor Cosgrave seconded, That the levels in Anglesea stre'et be now adopted. Councillor Dickson: May I make one remark about street levels generally. It seems to me that hitherto they have been kept in a very loose manner in the oflice here. " You adopt a level, and the plans are left in this oflice, but there is no mark to shew that any particular level has been adopted. Any other surveyor coming in after Mr. Anderson may fix it just as he likes.

The Mayor: I cannot'agree with you, Council lor Dickson, because I shall write across this plan in a way that cannot be marked out, and will sign it as Mayor, that such a level was adopted on a particular day.

UARBOUU HOARD VACANCY.

The Mayor: I beg to move that Councillor Maseiield lie nominated for the vacancy in the Harbour Board. Councillor Holdship is per fectly prepared to resign his seat on the Board, as soon as his successor is appointed. lam sure Councillor Maseficld would be a very useful member.

Councillor Cosgrave: I beg to move that Councillor Dickson be nominated. I think ws should have practical men in the Board. He is a carpenter, and should be acquainted with the Harbour Works. I think he would give a good deal of satisfaction.

Councillor Goldio seconded the motion. He was a contractor, and therefore should know something about Harbour works.

Councillor Brett: I shall support the nomina tion of Councillor Dickson because it has been stated that the Harbour Board will have no one else but Councillor Maseiield.

Councillor Prime": I am sorry there should be this discussion, because wo are entirely in the hands of the Haxbour Board. If you were to nominate the mayor, they could refuse to re ceive him.

Councillor Cosg rave: Why shouldn't they have him ?

The Mayor; Order, please, .Councillor Cos grave. Councillor Prime : They simply say they won't. They have the power', arid you will see they will use it.

Councillor Bret! : You will see they have not. The nominations were put. For Councillor Dickson, 3, against i; for Councillor Masefielu, i, against 2.

Councillor Mascflcid was declared duly nomin ated.

DEVIATION IN WATERWORKS CONTRACT,

On Councillor Dickson's motion coining on, The Mayor said : I regret I must rule that I cannot allow this to be put in its present form. Councillor Dickson ; Before you rule, I beg to ask leave to amend it slightly* so that it shall' not conflict with the Act."

The Mayor: I cannot allow it to be moved at all, therefore I cannot allow it to be amended. Councillor Dickson : Perhaps the Council will allow me to move the suspension of the Stand ing Orders.

The Mayor: You may do that. The clause says the usage of Parliament is to bo followed where not otherwise provided for. You cannot go outside the Act.

Councillor Dickson: I beg to mpve the suspen* sign of the Standing Orders in owler to amend this.

Councilor Goldie seconded

The Mayor: If the Standing Orders be sus pended it must bo by the unanimous vote of the Council.

Councillor Dickson: Well, it will simply Scare time, Mr. Mayor, if this thing- is done now. Because if not, I shall stick to it until it is dene. Had I known the Viet, I should have had it pro perly prepared at last meeting-. Councillor Isaacs thought it would be better to give notice of the motion. The motion for suspension of the Standing Orders was put when the votes were equal. The Mayor : I give my vote against it, there fore the Standing Orders are not suspended. Councillor Prime : I think Councillor Diekson has attained his object, because, Mr. Mayor, I presume you will not sanction any alterations after the opinions expressed. Councillor Brett: It may be very well for the present Mayor, but the next may act differently" We do not know but that Councillor 6olaics^#i!< be the next Mayor ! .*■.-:• 1 ft, STREETS COMMITTEE. His Worship: I beg to move that the reffihrt of the Streets' Committee bo adopted. The Com mittee recommended that preliminary to works in Upper Nelson-street being commenced, the levels of Wellington-street should be notified. They also recommended that the levels of Anglesea-street be fixed, as prepared by thQ plans of th) City Surveyor, Councillor Pick.3oll; I fceg \q m.QYy W3

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1876.



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