SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tttptt w atttr 1 This Afternoon, 7.41 HIGH WAliLlv— | To-morrow Morning, 8.1 SUN SET.—This Evening, 6.36. SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.56. MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 2nd Nov., 11.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Orari, ship, 1015 tons, Mosey, from London Stella, Government steam yacht, from Welling-

•on (in the Manukau) Victoria, barque, from Newcastle,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Valparaiso—Abernyto, barque, early For the South —Wellington, s.s., Tuesday; City - of New York, s.s., six hours after arrival For Norfolk Island: Southern Cross, Mission

Vessel, 6th November. For Coromandel—Argyle, s.s., Mondays and

Fridays For Wangarei—Argyle, every Tuesday For the North—lona, s.s., every Monday

IMPORTS.

Per Orari from London: 21 bales.—Propriet or N.Z. Herald. 3 cases, 1 bale.—Owen & Graham.

ARRIVAL OF THE ORARI WITH 250 IMMIGRANTS.

The ship Orari, whose advcnthas been anxiously expected during the last fortnight put in an appearance at six o'clock last evening, just enabling us to announce the arrival in out second edition. Her number was not made out before she rounded the Heads, but the hoisting of the Health Ofticor'a flag at Victoria Mount was a pretty sure sign of the identity of the ship. Dr Philson did not visit the Orari last night, but Captain Burgess who was piloting her in exercised the discretionary powers vested in him, and after receiving the Surgeon Super intendent's report brought her up the harbour and anchored her off the wharf, thus giving the friends of those on board complete assurance of the ship's freedom from disease. Dr Philson made the official inspection under the Immigra tion Act this morning, and the result was in the highest;' degreo satisfactory, the state of the passengers' health bcingfexceptionally goad, and the ship's condition reflecting the highest pvaiso on Dr Andrew, Captain Mosey, and the ofticora. The Orari, in addition to her immigrants, brings a cabin full of saloon passengers, who all arrive in good health. Their names appear elsewhere, only one death is reported as having occurred on the voyage: James Moran, a nominated immigrant, died of consumption last month, leaving a wife and two children to mourn his loss. Two births occurred. Miss Stewart, the matron, gives the female iimnia-rnnis an excel lent character ; they certainly look a superior sort. The Orari brings only.a small cargo, owing to her 'tween decks being occupied by the immi grants. She is consigned to the Now Zealand Shipping Co. From the appended report fur nished to our representative by the Captain, it will be seen that herpasaage has been prolonged by contrary winds experienced at leaving England and in the neighbourhood of the North Cape:—July 13—Loft Gravosond. 16th —Cleared the Channel. Had light northerly winds to the trades, which were also light, and were lost in 14° N. From thence fresh southerly winds to the equator, which was crossed August 16. Fresh southerly trades to 21° S. on 25th August; thenco all strong easterly winds to the meridan of Greenwich, which was crossed Sept. 9in 38' S., and the meridan of the Cape of Good Hope on the 16th. Had only very moderate winds while running the eastings down on the parallel of 15° S., with almost continual snowy weather. Got cir first run of the passage off Tasmania, doing fiO miles in two days. Passed the South Cape if the island on 10th October, and have beat all the way up from there with N.E. winds and fine weather. On 18th October picked up a life buoy with ship's name washed off leaving Newcastle, in blue letters only. Cut off the outer covering, and found LOTTERY, LONDON, painted be neath. The health of all on board has been very good, and there has been only one death. Spoke the following ships:—Altcar, Cape Horn, British Sceptro, Times, Westbury, Glenhuntly, anrt Lady Octavia. Also sent homo n mail on August 2Clh by Italian barque Liqua Biauca. The immigrants were lnn'e 11 hi.-? afternoon and accommodated in the Barracks.

The Oraii wiis built at Palmer's Yard, Jarrow, last year, and this is her socoiul voyage. She i.s a powerful-looking vessel witli lnaicnificynt linos and good proportions. Hex- length i.s 201 ft; beam 34ft; and depth of hold, 20ft. She has a full poop 50ftlong with a capacious saloon, splendidly fitted up in mahogany teak and maple. Slip lias acoomodation for 21 passcntfoi-p. Her "Iwccn decks are lofty and well adapted for carrying im migrants. Officers' berths are on the maindeek. Several interesting concerts and entertainments have taken place on board during the passage. We understand that complaints have been made respecting the conduct of one of the minor officers and a lady in a responsible position on board, but from whatlwe can learn, the afFair'has been of an innocent, though indiscreet character. Complimentary addresses have been presented to the Captain and doctor. BIRTHS. „ 30th.—Mrs Kelly, of a daughter. September 11th.—Mrs Smith, of a son. DEATH. October dth.—John Moran, of consumption. PASSENGERS. Per Orari, ship, from London : Saloon—Mrs Archer, Mr W.*B. Quigley, wife, and family, Mr Crispian Eliz, Mr S. R. Smith, wife, and family. IMMIGRANTS. Families.—Bee, Stephen, Phcebo, and Thos. ; Body, Edward, James, and Sarah A,; Bertlos, James, Saiah, Emma, and two infants ; Chard, Charles, Martha J., Edward and Alfred; Cal lagahan, Patrick, Eliza, and John ; Clark, Wil liam and Ann • Dixon, John, Sarah J., and child: Dixon, Joseph Mary Ann, Eliza J, Florence, John William, and Joseph T.; Hoskins, Samuel and Eliza; Halliwell, George, Ellen, George Edward, Martha A., and Fred; Hyndman, Robert, Ann, Mary, and Robert; Krulooat, August, Ann, and infant: Kelly, Jos., Mary G., Mary H., Jos. A. Ellen B.; Meyer, Herman McLauri, Albertlne, Wilhelmina; Millar. William, and Ann ; Mona ghan, Patrick and Catherine: McCaffcrty, Ddward, Noppy, John, Ellen, and Mary; Meadly, William and Martha; Muldoon, John «nd Bridget; Ninky, Rudolph, Gertrude, Carl. Herr man, and Ann; Poole, William and Jane; O Ryan, John and Mary; Rousham, Robert and Esther; Sheffield, John and Emily, Richard, Thomas, Mary, Marion, and John; Smyth., Patrick and Mary; Thompson, William, Jane, Francis H., Mary E.; Garry, Daniel, Ellen, Hugh J., Maria.

Colonial Nominated.—Barclay, Peter, Jane Janet, Catherine, James, and Thomas; Bore ham, Charles, Phoebe, Alfred A., and Frank- Gray, Henry, Sarah A., Arthur George, Ada T., Walter Hy., Minnie S.; Honeyburnc, James, Sarah, Wm., Hy., Chas., Mary J., Thos. Jas.; Matthews, Alex., Lizzie, Rose A.; Moran, James, Sarah, Francis, and Margaret; Murray, Robert, Mary, Isabella, James, Jane; Smith. Josiah Harriet, Angel, Joel, Amy, Cecil, Sydney, Weir, Archibald and Janet.

Single Men.—O'Ryan, Dennis, and John, Andrew Digby, Bidle Charles, Brady John Blackburn James, Bradley, Tbomas, Brown Allen, Boosnahar Patrick, Blackman George, Caville Edward J., Clarke J. P., Cox William, Craig Robert, Daly James,. Pcnnis George, Doak John, Dawkes William, E#an Daniel, Flannigan Robert, Glacken Wm., Gallag'her-tOwen.Goonan John and Henry, Harper Samuel, Hall Charles, Harvey Joseph, Hannigan Thomas. Hall J. W Haton Alfred, Hyland James, Horsew-ell Robert James Syd., Jackson John, Kmeadas Peter Kennedy Michael, Toohy James, Litten Alfred John, MoEnke David, Madder Charles, McGulph Alexander, Munro Duncan, Hahoney Daniel Macquire Charles, McGrath Patrick, McDonald James, McVeigh Henry, McCann Patrick, Morti mer John, Mullan Joseph, Malone Patrick Minogue Michael, NolanHThomas, O'Connor John, O'Connell Thomas, O'Shea James, Owen Arthur, Renehan Pat, Itiordan John, Russell James, Rumble Mark, Robinson John, Ryan Denis, Shannahan John, Smalley George, Thomp son John, Todd Wm., Thomas Henry, Tynan John; Wiseman Robert, Walsh Michael West John, Smyth Henry, Jeffrey Wm., Kearney John Casey Nicholas, Ch.ard Alfred, Thompson John Wm.

Colonial Nominated. Moran Wm., Patrick and Richard: Hyland James, Forbes John David, and Robert.

Single Women.—Mayer Caroline, McCafforty Isabella and Sarah, O'Ryan Catherine, Johanna Mary, and Ellen, Casey Catherine and Mar garet, Cooke M. A., and Mary J., Ellis M. A^ lusher Sarah, Gallagher A. and Mary, Harniani Mary, Hyndman Margaret, Haskard Many., Hudson Henrietta, Jared Elizabeth, Jeifcrct Jane, Mclrema Ellen, McMoitow Mary, Rosa Mary, Smythe Mercie, Stewart Madeline- (Ma tron), Smythe Mary, Toohy Bridget, Flannigan. Eleanor, Goonan Kate, and Mary, Walsh Cath erine, KearneyHonora, Thompson^.T. Colonial Nominated.-Gardner Jane, Hy land Catherine, and Jahc, Carter Margaret an v"i child, Forbes Jane, Priscilla, Igoe Mary, Doyle Sarah, McGrevy Susan, Clarke Helena, and 2 children, Mitchell Mary, Ami, and Clara, Patti son Amelia, Whitton Eliza, and Sarah.

CLASSIFICATION. The following are fcho classification and nation alities of the of the immigrants by the Orari •— Trades: Miners, 2 ; ploughmen, 5 ; general labourers, 15; farm labourers. G2; gardeners &>• farmers, 2 ; butcher, 1; shepherds,3; coachiian' 1; joiners,!; carpenters, 9; baker, 1- shoe makers^; miller, 1; plumber, 1: general smith 1, blacksmiths, 3; brushmaker, 1; weaver 1 • compositor, 1. Single Women: General ser' vants, 27 ; dairymaids, 3; farm serv. n f« 2 • laundry-maids, 2 ; housemaid, 1: nuran' 1'• machinist, 1; cook, 1; housekeeper 2-^4' maker, 1: total 41. Nationality * EnKl&h 118 • Scotch, 26; Irish, 111; Poles,f." Gen Sang 10- Americans, 7. Male adults, \27 •' female ad nit =;' 84: male children 32 ; fe^e'iild?™, lofmife Soadulte! B xnfaDts > 5 : total, 279 solSs,

t J h Th™nt^ nfe f<L Na? ierfor Auckland via The s.s. Go-ahead left Gisborne for Auckland Bheepm- yestorda y' wi«* 182 bales wool and 200 6 kTno4 B' mao> arrived at Waneanui yesterday,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day. The Wellington sailed for Nelson and Auck land about 2 o'clock yesterday. Passengers :— Mesers. Austin, Hammence, Pallett, Rickett, Rowe, Hagoman, Mr and Mrs Jamieson and family, several M.H.R.'s, and 12 in steerage.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr. Alfred Bucklaxd's Weekly Report.— At Remuera on Thursday last, dairy stock were in usual numbers, and rather dull of sale, but without alteration in value. Store cattle pleuti full, and in steady demand at late values. Fat cattle in full supply; 157 head penned, mostly of good quality; prices lower, 2s 6d the lOOlbs; sheep abundant; last week's values barely main tained ; 900 sold to the trade. Lambs numerous, but in steady demand at late values. Pigs, generally of small size, and sold more freely than for several weeks. Fat calves were plentiful, and lower in price, 5s to 10s each. Prices given were: For fat cattle, 26s to 30s the lOOlbs.; fat sheep, 21cl the lb.; lambs, 10s to 16s each. Messrs Hunter ,vnd|Nolan RErqHT: Horses: We sold hacks, £6 15s to £15 ss: light harness, £10 to SKi 10s. Cattle : Beef has been firm, and for top sorts there has been a slight upward tendency, particularly for light weights well fatted. ' We'sold dairy cows, from £6 to £9 10s ; store cows, from £i to £7 ; yearlings, from £2 10s to £3 12s Cd; two-year-olds, from £1 12s 6d to £5 17s 6d; three-year-olds, £7 10s to £9. On Tuesday at Newmarket, shorn sheep sold from 2}d to 2;{d per lb: in wool, 3d to 3ld. ' The Waikato " Times" says that monthly sales of stock, are, in fufc i re, to be held at Cambridge, commencing next Tuesday.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails WILL Close as Ukdbr :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Kowena, tins day, at ■! p.m. Fo,r Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago, per Stella, tins day. at 1.30 p.m. For Wtiiwcra, Malmrangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, etc., per Annie Milbank, on to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, Gisborne, and Southern provinces, per City of San Francisco, four hours after her arrival from Kandavu For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Wellington, on Tuesday next, at 10.15 a.m. Late letters will be received till 10.30 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-ahead, on Monday next, at 3.15 p.m. For Xiipicr and Gisborne, per Southern Cross, iion Tuesday next, at 3.15 p.m. ■ (Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmastor.

The Facts of the Case aro that during tho last quarter of a century, maladies involving bodily prostration or a deficiency of vital power, all affections of the sensitive organs, kidney and bladder complaints, broncliial troubles, sleep lessness, indigestion, and the nervous ailments to which the "feebler sex aro especially subject, have invariably yielded to tho operation ot Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps—the purest, safest, and best article of its kind in use. rrn Mark Twain ox Bad Musicians. — The musical public and general readers are cautioned not to purchase Wcston's Wizard Oil and Magic Pills without carefully examining the outside wrapper—and be sure that tho Avords "None Genuine without flic Signature of tho Proprietor, Fkaxk Westox, Sydney, N.5.W.," are engraven thereon. Any other so-called preparations ot mine, are unauthorized by me, and calculated to mislead the public—Signed, Frank Wcston. Sole Agents: Kcmpthorne, Prosser alicl Co.— Price, Half-a-crown.

BIRTH.

PORTER—On the 3rd November, at her resi dence, Symonds-strect, the wife of Mr. Richard Porter of a son.

MONT ROSE—On November 2, at; her residence, Hobson-street, the wife of C. O. Montrose of a a daughter.

DEATH.

GOLDTE—On November 3, at his parents1 resi dence, Shcridan-streot, George, infant son of Thomas G oldie, aged I months.

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

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1876

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A J^l^"(^■()^' telegram states that Mr Thomas Kelly, who did duty as Govern ment whip last: session, is to receive the ap pointment of Undor-Secrctary of Immigra tion, vacated by C. E. ITaughton. Of course this must be a canard. So pure, so good, and unimpeachable, as wo have heard, is the present House of Representatives ; so inca pable of tampering with members, the Ministry ; how could this thing be ? When a bill was introduced to disqualify repre sentatives from accepting office under the Government,honorable members said it was shocking to suppose such a thing possible. That distinguished brother whip, Vincent Pyke, declared that the virtue of the House itself was the best safeguard against corruption. And Mr Button improved the occasion at a later stage of the session by moving the abolition of all disqualification legislation, because a virtuous peo >lc must produce a pure legislature, and not ling else could. Persuaded by these saintly senti ments, and their indwelling consciousness of virtue, the members shelved the bill, and now alas, if Thomas Kelly were to break the self-eomplac-jnt spell, at tins early stage of the Parliament, who could say " I am not like unto that publican." Tn the annual patching-up of the law relating jo disqualification, a maudlin sentiment among the inure independent member*, appealed to by political adventurers and billet-hunters, lias invariably pre vented the enactment of effective measures for the preservation of Parliamen tary independence. Theoretically, Mr. Button's ideas, that national purity will keep the Legislature pure, are all very well, but practically they are simple bathos. Con stituencies, however independent, may be sold like bullocks by time-servers, who by misrepresentation gain their temporary con fidence. The best preventatiye of wrong doing in the Legislature differs in no respect from that adopted for offences of less serious moment. National purity is hedged by a complicated machinery for punishing rogues, and, in the nature of things, we shall constantly hear of conniption in Gov ernment until every act that tends to the demoralization of the sufnemc Council of the Colony, charged with the protection of the rights and privileges of the people, is made the subject of severe penalties.

IT 39 impossible to gather from Dunedin telegimns what course the Convention called for the 10th will pursue, or in what way it is expected to aid in averting "the evils which Abolition has, in the opinion of a large section of the people there, forced upon Otago. A Press Agency telegram states that Mr Mucandrew remains in possession of the provincial offices, and that the} General Government desire him to continue the administration until the County Board has been elected, probably about the middle of December. 'The disposition of the General _ Gov ernment is evidently a conciliatory one. They desire to secure a peaceful fraternization of the new and old systems without any violent rupture. If by politic negotiation thoy arc successful in securing this result, they will merit some credit for their diplomacy. Mr Macandrew at present holds aloof, and will probably be governed in his future policy by the decision at which the Convention may arrive. That body has to face a dillicult task, and a clear Jicad will be requisite to guide it safely through its deliberations. From Dunedin papers, we gather that Karl Carnarvon's telegram positively affirming that Abolition cannot he disallowed, has proved a severe blow to the hopes of the party. Any violent resistance of the Act, in the face of such an expression of Imperial Will, is felt to be a very grave step, and the chances now favour the belief that nothing will be done by the Convention beyond the record of a strong protest against the des truction of those representative and local self-governing institutions under which Otago has reached its present state of prosperity. (From a telegram received late this afternoon, since the above was written, we learn that the "Otago Guardian" ad vocates a much more vigorous and revo lutionary programme. And a reliable message from our oavii correspondent says the article is "inspired." If this is really the case, serious trouble is brewing, the end of which no man can froesec.)

THE RECEPTION TO-NIGHT.

The hoards of the Theatre Royal to-night will give ])lucc to a drama diHering- from those which have hitherto attracted citizens to that Thespian hall. At half-past seven o'clock, Mr J. T. Boylan will take the chair, and present to Sir George Grey an address expressive of what the people of Auckland think and feel with reference to the great straggle which he and those acting- with linn have made for purity of administration ivad goyermneat by the people. But the real reception will rest, not with the committee or those on the platform, but with the public. No elaborate preparations have been made. Nothing in fact has been done to influence the minds of citizens in favour of the demonstration. All that the committee have undertaken is the appointment of a time and place, when face to face, the people may meet representatives who, a few months ago, were chosen to fight Auck land's battles in the colonial legislature. It is for the electors to say whether they are satisfied or not ■with the manner in ■which, that trust was fulfilled. In opposing the gift of the Provincial Council library to the city of Auckland the Hon. Dr. Pollen recently said :—" It would be a very great mistake to suppose that opinions formulated by mob orators, for noisy public meetings packed to indorse them, represented the sentiments of the people of Auckland, or that those men who were leaders in such proceedings wore the representative men of

of public conscience and common sense amongst the people of Auckland, which will make itself heard in the right time. At present the sounding brass drowned it, and it was inaudible in the din ; but if any one supposed that it had no existence, they would be greatly deceived." ' We hope the "still small voice," whoever he may be, will be at the theatre to-night. If the •■'still small voice" is an admirer of the patriotism and public spirit of the Honorable Dr. Pollen, it is so still and so small that no one has yet heard it. To night is its opportunity. Dr. Wallis, too, we observe in to-day's "Cross" —making use of what is no doubt a popular cry, the increase of members' honorariums —speaks of the Auckland members as "Sir George Grey's tools," and of Sir George Grey him solf as more conspicuous for obstinacy than for wisdom and statesmanship. We under stand that he will be present to ventilate those views to-night, so that no one shall say that this, in the complimentary language of the Colonial Secretary, is a " packed and noisy meeting." The weather appears un favourable, ' but that will not, it is hoped, prevent a large attend ance, including a full representation of that fair section of Sir George Grey's admirers, who have not before had an oppor tunity for taking part in any great political gathering. The reserve of the dress circle lor citizens accompanied by ladies will give them a splendid vantage ground, from which to witness the presentation, and hear the repiy of Sir George Grey, and other speakers who' may address the meeting. Sir George Grey has promised a full exposition of the political situation, more particularly re lating to the prospects of this province.

The s.s. Stella does not receive a very high character from those who came up in lie" this morning. Her best speed was only 8 knots, and her Jlittings arc anything but good. The hull, however, is well built, and the engines arc strong. Her slow rate of speed is attributed to the foulness of her bottom. The cost of the Stella, inicluding expenses of bringing out, was about £18,000. The cost of the Hinemoa was about £27,000.

A large number of clergy were to be seen anjo.ng the crowd which was on the wharf yesterday to witness the departure of the Hero. They had come to take leave of the Rev. Mr Selwyn, who left to-day for Sydney.

In consequence of a gale of wind blowing at the Thames, the S.S. Durham is unable to make the trip to Auckland, and Mr. Edwards has placed the Lalla Rookh on the Thames line to-morrow, so that pa.sscn.gers shall not be disappointed.

The Duke of Edinburgh lias written to Mr Coppin from Besika Bay, Dardanelles, consenting to become patron of the Aus tralian Musical and Dramatic Association.

The prospectus of the Wellington City Tramway Company Limited is published. The proposed capital is £40,000. The promoters estimate that tho annual re ceipts will be £18,000, and the promoter,') guarantee a dividend of ten per cent for the first year, and oiler substantial security that it shall be paid.

A wonran at Stomway, who resided all her lit"-; in a little thatch hovel, died at the age of 115 years.

Recently in Collins-street .Melbourne, a block of land which the Me Mr Bntninn purchased originally for .€<>o, realised no li-ss linn £14,000. Another city section originally bought for £o, has sprung up to the enormous value of £3G',000.

Wilson's Colossal Roman Hippodrome was recently attended in Melbourne by 5000 persons.

The "Paten Mail," lately reached its first anniversary, and in his congratulatory article the editor Kays: —"'What shall it profit a man if lie gain the whole world and Jo.sc his own soul ?' mid ivo hold that an Editor has ti Soul and a Conscience as well as any other man. If not, the .sooner we join the Lost Tribe the better."

•\ theatre is to bo erected at Oamarn

Under tlie heading of "A (Gratuitous Insult," a West Coast paper Hays the " Wellington Post" for having denounced tlie local J.l'.'fl ;is "duflers."

The fashionable London correspondent of the " Argus" writes : —An old lady <>f my acquaintance, who tells me everything, was taken to see a young lady's wedding trous seau. The dresses were splendid, and all necessaries to match. " l!ul where," s;iid she, "is the underclothing ?" "Ladies do not wear underclothing now, madam," said the milliner, "the dresses are too tight to admit of if. They wear suits of wash leather." And snix enough there were three chamois suits of "dittos," fitting close to the frame as any glove.

A new bank manager was sent up to Mastcrtoi) the other day. Before leaving Wellington the now man invested in a clean shave, a shovel-crowned hat, and a coat of ;i decidedly clerical cut. Altogether he looked the High Church parson to perfec tion. On his arrival at Masterton he went to look ii]) arcspectod customer. Eying the supposed clerical gentleman out of the window the customer informed him that he had lately been presented wifh a sou ami ben- whom he hoped "your reverence will have no objection to baptise, after service on Sunday." The new comer looked aghast. " Ik that part of a bank manager's duty at Masterton V" he asked. Mutually satis factory explanations followed.

The cricket-ground in the Domain has presented a lively scene between six and seven o'clock every morning, for the last week or two, owing to the number of candi dates for pedestrian honouws at the forth coming athletic festival at Ellerslic Gardens! assembling there to take their " breathers," or training spins. Nearly a dozen active limbed young fellows migl.it have been seen thus employed yesterday, and their per formances were the subject of eager discus sion among a numerous body of interested lookers-on. It is evident that the prizes will form the bones of some spirited conten tion

Michael Gatcly, tlie Melbourne hangman, was recently sentenced to tbrec years hard labor for assaulting a carter who refused to him a pipe of tobacco.

At the meeting of the Synod yesterday, a resolution was carried, instructing the Com mittee appointed to make suggestions to the General Synod respecting the improve ment and enlargement of the New Zealand Hymnal, to select. 150 hymns more or less from "The hymns ancient and modern," and " Church hymns," with the name of the tune, and the number, in the book from which it is taken. The list is to be forward ed fc* tine General Synod, and if that body (ipcline»! to act, then the hymns are to be printed for the use of the Auckland diocese, and any other that may be disposed to co operate." A resolution was carried in favour of the Maori laity being represented at the meetings of the Synod. Theatre goers arc reminded that the Theatre Royal will be opened to-morrow evening at million prices when the renowned bicycle performer Mdlle Franzini will make her first appearance. This lady's skill and daring in this particular branch, are said to be unequalled by any living competitor, and some of her feats are described as com bining a gracefulness and mastery which excite the wonder and admiration of spectators. Mcllle Franzini -will be assisted by Miss Jessie Raymond, and the Theatre Royal Company.

It is notified in our advertising columns that the partnership hitherto existing between Messrs Pierce Lannigan and. Martin Danaher has been dissolved.

At the meeting of the Synod yesterday, t]ie cemetery trustees and two members of the Synod were appointed to confer with Mr Wlutaker, on lus arrival in Aucklaiul, oil tUe subject pi a. n.q^v c^iwutevyi

The quarterly meeting of the Star of Newton Lodge members, was held last evening, when the report of the Secretary was read and passed. The following officers were then installed by Bro. Goldie, D.D. ; assisted by Bro. Brooking G.W.S. ; and Bro. Green, namely—Bio. J. McGregor; Bro. C. Parker ; Bro. Burton ; Bro. W. J. Gcddis ; Bio. Brown ; Bro. Nicholson ; Bro Walker; Bro. Gregory; Bro. Wadding ham ; Bro. McCanl; Sis. Grcetham, jun. ; Sis. Devonport; Sis. Greethain, sen.

A Thames grocer, Mr J. F. Hansen, advertises : " l<'or Sale, by private contract, the Thoroughbred Ministerial Hack "Billy Rowe," now browsing in the Government pastures. Has travelled this season in the mud of the Piako Swamp. Was harnessed to the Chariot of Centralism ; dragged his owners through the Sea of Disqualification, and landed them safely on the terra fir-ia of indemnity, purified and whitewashed. Carbolic Soap, (Jd; Chlorideof Lime, Is.

The judges in New Zealand when thoy sentence criminals to be Hogged, limit the punishment to two whippings of twenty live Jaslies. They order these tilings differently in Melbourne, where a convict named Trevarrow, for an indecent assault received two whippings of iii'ty lashes.

The "Waikato Times" furnishes par ticulars of a serious accident at Kihikihi, to a man named George Williams, avlio was employed in sinking a well for Mr Cowen. Williams was down the shaft, •sonic 47 feet deep, and had just sent up the last bucket of stuff, having- struck water, and in his excitement forgot to properly close the hooks to which the handle of the bucket was fastened. The man at the top wound up the bucket, and just as he stopped the windlass the loaded bucket fell to the bottom. Williams. avlio is in full possession of his mental faculties, says lie saw the bucket coining, and as he stood to one side thought of seizing his spade to break the fall of the bucket, and stooping to reach it was struck on the back of the neck. There is no wound, but as the whole body is paralysed from the middle of the neck downwards, the spinal cord must have been injured. -Dr Wadding ton lias been in constant attendance on him, but his case is beyond hope. The paralysis is complete, the voluntary nerves deriving their power from the spinal cord having ceased to act, those only deriving their power from the brain, such as the respira tory organs and the action of the heart being in force. Williams suffers no pain, but is gradually sinking. He is a widower, and his children are in England, with the excep tion of his eldest daughter, who is on her way out to the colony to join her father.

To the Editor : Sir, —Permit me to call attention through your columns to a remark made hy Mr Tonka, M. H. It., whilst occu pying the chair at the late supper of the Licensed Victualler's Ball. Mr Tonks there stated in his speech that he "unfor tunately" wss a member of the (Jcncral Assembly. If Mr Tonks considers Mich .a misfortune, 1 should advise the electors of City West to request him to resign the position. Our Mayor should esteem it an honor to have been selected to represent 1 lie peopß Vours&c, A. Kkk.vandkz, Rail way Terminus Hotel.—-[The report referred t<> 'by our correspondent is misleading. What Mr Tonks really said was : —" For it is a misfortune to have to leave a place like Auckland, and reside four or five mouths in Wellington, and have to work hard from eleven'o'clock in the morning often until two or three o'clock the next morning.—Ed. E.S.]

A prosecution under Bradshaw's "Em ployment of Females Act," lias been com meheed in'Dnnedin.

The St.v: supplement of to-morrow will shine forth at eventide, with its wonted effulgence, shedding stanza after stanza, and unveiling a series of tales and sketches which will be read with special interest. Without going into detail, we may briefly state that the contents of the Supplement beam with poetry, wit, and general intelli-

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The Temperance Variety Troupe have published their weekly programme for to morrow evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association. We notice thai the popular Drum and Fife Hand will be in attendance, and perform some favorite airs. Messrs Doran, Mettam, Chapman, Sceats, Whitcman, Keesing, Robb, I'arkhurst, Drown (the popular elo cutionist) will take part in <lie entertain ment, and Miss Ash will sing the " Happy- Village Hose." A Melbourne telegram states that it is expected that a dozen horses will start for the Derby. The latest betting for the cup is 10 to lon the Held. Sterling is not going so well.

The leaves of the scented gum, eucalyp tus citriodora, put in a box with clothes and papers at the Palmer, were found to be a complete preventive of cockroaches and other noxious insects.

The members of the llobson Company ami its Band, Will moot for monthly inspection this availing, a£ tlio Drill-shod, at the usual hpur. Alltcr parade, the baud will march to thcQuoeu strcct wharf and play several operatic selec tions, such as " Let me Like a Soldier Fall," and

" Madame Angot" quadrilles, recently com posed by Bandmaster McUomisn.

The Pioneer Juvenile Templars will hold an open lodge meeting this evening, in the Wellea loy-slreul Lodge-room, at seven o'clock. A good programme has been prepared, including two Spelling liecKon the Templar principle.

The bazaar in favour of the Primitive Metho dist- Chapel, Newmarket, was favourably attended last evening by a considerable number of visitors, and a large number ot: articles passed from the hands of the stall-keepers. The ladies were extremely busy with their smiling solicitations, and were successful in adding £7 5s 7d to the sum of £.3(i (is M,already gathered. The surplus goods passed beneath the hammer, and brought an addition of £12 is (3d to the chapel exchequer, making the picturesque total of £74 liisod. A low pounds are yet to be added from without, which will bring the grand total ill) to something like £SO. The Primitive Metho dists of the quiet district of Nowinnrkct are to be congratulated on the success Of their under taking, and thanks are especially due to the several ladies whoso united exertions have been throughout most praiseworthy.

Mr. Darrell, practical tailor, who has had many years experience in London and Melbourne, an nounces by advertisement that lie has opened in the tailoring business in Albert-street, corner of Wyndham-strcet. where he is prepared to sup ply citizens and sea-i'arillg men with all kinds of clothing made to order on the premises; material and lit guaranteed.

The -weekly parade of the Artillery Volunteers took place last night in the Drill Shed, instructed by Sergeant-Mai or Hydes. The men were atton vc, and went through their performances with laudable success. Captain Burns, in addressing the men at the close ot the parade, stated (hat the company would meet at tho Grey-street Junction Fire-bell, on Sunday morning, at ten o'clock, for the purpose of attending Divine service, members to bo in full-dress1 uniform, led by the company's efficient, band. We are glad to notice that the Artillery are likely to revive a custom among Volunteers which cannot fail in beneliccnt issues. This company also will leave Auckland by the first train for Mescer on the Prince of \Valcs Birthday, having arranged with Mr Macdonaldfor free passes to andfro.

Pitiable Class of Destitution.

INQUEST AT THE LUNATIC ASYLUM.

A COEOKER'S inquest was held at the Lunatic Asylum this morning, before Dr Goldsbro', M.D., and a jury, on the remains of Ann Burns, a patient, who was admitted on the Ist instant, and died a few hours afterwards.

The following' evidence was adduced :— Timothy Lowry, chief-keeper of the Aiick laucl Lunatic Asylum, deposed that deceased Avas admitted on the Ist instant. She had to be lifted out of the carriage. She was a perfect cripple in her legs. She was ad mitted at 3.30 p.m., and died between 5 and (> o'clock in the afternoon. She was dying when she was admitted.

Sydney Margaret Hamilton, matron, deposed when deceased was admitted she appeared to be dying.' She waji in a ieu.rM QQMitiOR q|. ueglegt,

and had a tepid bath to cleanse her. She ' received every comfort and attention, but was unable to swallow any food. She oame from Onehunga. She was nearly dumb. She was sent here because she had no other place of shelter. Her mother died on Friday week, and her brother was too poor to maintain her. Her age was 26 Aicken, M.D.J F.R.C.5.1., de posed : I am Resident Physician at the Auckland Lunatic Asylum. At 3.30 o'clock on the afternoon of the Ist instant a constable brought in the deceased in a prison van. She was lying on the floor of the van upon some hay or straw, bhe presented all the appearance of a dying person. I got a man to carry her upstairs, and she was placed in a bed in the ward. Deceased was covered with vermin, and her clothes had to be destroyed. Her body was hi a most dirty condition. She was apparently dying when she was admitted. The cause of death was exhaustion. bhe was idiotic, but I am not aware whether or not she was deaf and dumb. I examined the body and found some external marks ot violence on the chest, made by the nails ot deceased. Her legs were bent and entirely useless. There were no other marks ot external violence. I made no post mortem examination. I did not consider it neces-

sary. ~ , . ~ The jury brought in a verdict to the effect tliat Ann Bums died from "Natural Causes, i.e. Maniacal Exhaustion.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) PRISONERS OF WAR. The following prisoners, who had fallen beneath tlie powerful influences of "Al cohol" and "Long John," were brought into court, and subjected to the below mentioned penalties:—

JOHN HANCOCK. This young man was fined 5s and costs. TILLY JONES.

This young woman pleaded guilty to a second conviction, and was lined 10s and

costs.

ELIZA'S WELL-KXOWX FAC*

Eliza McGinn was brought up on charges of drunkenness, and with attempting to bite off the ear of her husband, Owen McGinn. Eliza said she had occasion to do what she did, as Owen had s*vorn he would poison her, and it was quite time for a woman to tarn about, and wheel about, and "do just

so. Owen McGinn said his wife was an awful character, and lie feared for his life. Patrick McGinn gave evidence as to his sister-in-law's excitable character. He went for a constable at midnight. She bursted open the door, and his brother had to run for his life.

Mrs McGinn (to her husband) : Now, Owen, did not you knock me down? Owen : Yes. Mrs McGinn : Did not you tie my hands behind me V Owen : Yes.

Mrs McGinn then addressed the Court at length, urging her innocence, and stating she "had two good anus, and could work; she had spent souls years in Mount Eden, and had had enough of it.

His Worship :, 1 see you have been con victcd G'4 times.

Eliza : Oh, yes ; but if Owen will pay my passage to Christchurch, I'll be off like a shot, and will trouble Owen no more. Mr. Owen McGinn paid lie would pay her passage with sublime pleasure. Eliza: Then, by heaven, I'll go by the next steamer.

His Worship thought the best way would be to make her find two sureties in £20 each to keep the peace for three months'. Eliza: By faith, your Worship, and where in the name of goodness am I to find 'cm, at all.

Constable McGrath : Come along, you must do it.

DEXTEKOUS BESSII

This remarkable person, known by the name of Elizabeth Diedrick, and whose small alcoholic oii'cnces outnumbers the days of the year, was again introduced to answer to three charges : —

1. Elizabeth was drunk. 2. Elizabeth used obscene language. 3. Elizabeth smashed James Mooney's windows.

Prisoner replied in the affirmative to the three charges, and was lined £5 or three months for the second case, and 4s, and 5s (id costs, or one month for the third offence.

VERY NATURAL,

William Burton was charged with allow ing his cattle to wander in Carlton Gore road on the 27th ult.

Mr Burton said the cattle got out without orders. His lock was broken.

His Worship recommended a new lock, which would cost 2s (id, and fined defon dant, os and costs 5s (id.

"STOW «, ALEX."

Alexander Craig was charged with kick ing his Avife Letitia on various^ parts of the body, on the evening of the 27th of Oct.

Prisoner acknowledged his oll'ence, but was very sorry.

Sub-Inspector Partly intimated that prisoner, who was a labourer, was inclined to drunkenness ; lie had also a predilection for breaking down fences.

Prisoner said he was a man of property, although comparatively a stranger in Auck land.

The Court ordered defendant to be bound over in his own recognizances, in a sum of £20, to keep the pea«£ for six months, and to pay costs.

FALSE ORDER

Thomas Gapper was charged with utter ing an order for the sum of £5, purported to be signed by John Brennan of Onehunga, on the 2nd inst, with intent to defraud. Henry Ncuinagen, deposed that he was a pawnbroker in Qnecn-street; he knew the prisoner by sight, but not by name ; he called at his place of business yesterday afternoon and asked him for the loan of £5 o» his Savings Bank books (one of the Post Oince and the other the Auckland Savings Bank). The name of John Brennan was inserted in both books ; and said the books represented £140; but upon. totting them up he made the amounts £80. His suspicion was thus aroused. He also knew that the prisoner was not Brennan. He said he would advance the money on an order, and he was to call in a quarter of an hour, leaving the books with witness. He saw Mr Cameron, the manager of the Savings Bank, in the meantime; he supplied him with the proper form which lie iilled in. The prisoner signed it on his return to his shop as John Brennan. He had previously seen Brennan's signature at the Savings Bank, which bore little resemblance to the genuine signature. He induced prisoner to go across to the bank, when Mr Cameron said that prisoner was not the real depositor^. Prisoner said : " No, that is not my name," and they all went to the Police Station, when the Inspector handed him over to the police. Richard Cameron, manager of the Auck land Savings Bank, deposed to the Bank book as being that of John Brennan, of Remuera, who had £27 to his credit. The signature on the order was not that of the depositor.

John Brennan deposed that he was of Remuera, bnt was now residing in Chancery Lane. He Avas a labourer, and had accounts at the Savings Banks. The books he believed were his. He knew the prisoner He knew the.prisoner as Tom Gapper ; he Ayas very drunk yesterday, and avus told that he had ordered Tom to get the money He was only told so, as he Avas too drunk to know much about it. He did not think prisoner had committed any offence ; he did not remember signing an authority for pri soner to draw money on his account. He left Ins books in charge of Mrs. Kavanagh. (Prosecutor made a piteous appeal for prisoner, aud the evidence was only got ttom Witt with the gm.vteat diilkuHy.}

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that prosecutor had been influenced by prisoner's associates, and he was determined to screon him if possible. Detective Jeffrey arrested prisoner on the E resent charge, when he said that Brennan..^ ad given him the book for the purpose? I getting some money ; presently he said tC, [ Jim Kavanagh gave him the hooks, and : asked him to get as much money as he could on it. Kavanagh denied it, and accused prisoner of stealing the books. The depositions werefthen read over, and the prisoner was committed for trial. POLLY AND MAGGIE. Margaret BUrrell was charged with put ting Mary Murphy in a state of bodily fear, by threatening in a loud voice to put her under the turf, and plant a Shamrock on her grave. Mr. Tyler informed the Court that the storm had subsided into smiles.

The case was withdrawn. This was all the business,

CABLEGRAMS.

[PEESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

A Father Murders His Three Children-

SYDNEY, this day.

A woodsplitter named Luchford murdered his three sons at Penrith, cutting their throats.

Arrival of the Stella.

deception of Sir G-earge G«ey and Auckland Members.

THE Government Steam yacht Stella arrived at Onehunga from Wellington this morning, bringing Sir George Grey and several members of the General Assembly. Captain Fairchild has furnished us with the following report:—'Left Wellington at midnight on Tuesday, landed Capt. Bailey M.L.C., at Picton on Wednesday at six <%in. At 5 o'clock the same evening landed Major Richmond, M.L.C., and the liev Mr Andrews, M.H.R., with wife and family, at Nelson. At half-past eleven tlie .same night sent a boat ashore at Totaranui with Air Gibbs, M.H.R. Arrived off Manakau Heads at 8 o'clock thjs morning; crossed the Bar at half-past eight, and made fast to Onehunga wharf at half -post ten. Theioilow ing were the passengers for Auckland :— Sir George Grey, K.C.B. ; Mr J. A. Tole, M.H.R.; Mr Devreux, Mr Thos Henderson, Mr Johnstone, Miss Ridings, Master Pritt, 10 Armed Constabulary, one Auckland constable and wife. The Stella kad head winds and squally weather all the way up. She returns to Wellington at ten o'clock tit is evening.

The Sub-Reception Committee, consisting of Messrs Herapath, F. L. Prime, and Dr. Lee, went out to Onehuugji last evening in expectation that the Stella would arrive last night. Finding, however, that there was no possibility of Sir George Grey arriving until this morning, the Sub-Com mittee returned to town. They again went out this morning at about 8 o'clock. The Stella readied the wharf, between ten and eleven o'clock, and she was at once boarded by the Reception Committee, accompanied by Mr. J. D. Jackson, and other Onehunga residents. Mr. J. D. Jackson met Sir George Grey in the saloon, and after a few preliminary remarks, read the following address :

" To His Honor the Superintendent. " May it please, your Honor :—The Trustees of the Town of the Onehungu District desire to meet you with a sincere and hearty welcome on. your return to this Province, of which they sVill consider you the trusted and honoured Super intendent.

We have watched with the greatest interest the proceedings of the session of the Assembly just closed, and desire to assure your Honor of the grateful admiration we entertain for your unflinching endeavours to secure, in the changes of the Constitution now taking place, a proper recognition of the rights and liberties of the people: and, though unsuccessful in most of those endeavours, we note with pride that you have not been daunted either by taunts or calum nies, but have held a straightforward course, undeterred by the efforts of your opponents or the lukewarmness and desertion of some who should have been your supporters, and that any want of success has not been because you were outdone in honesty, talent, or patriotism, but simply by the material force of numbers.

To tho.se representatives who have ably and consistently supported you in your late efforts we tender our hearty thanks.

We believe we are expressing the feelings of a Aery large majority of the residents of this town and district, and again offer you a hearty welcome, wishing you long life, and more success.

J. D. Jackson, Chairman of the Town of Onehunga Board. Sir George Grey, in reply, said he was extremly gratified afr this mark of confi dence from the people of Onehunga. He fully reciprocated the kindly sentiments expressed in the address, but hoped he would be excused from making a fcnnil reply at present, as he would send a written reply at the earliest opportunity to the Chairman.

Mr. F. L. Prime then stepped forward and welcomed Sir George Grey in the name of the Reception Committee on his return to the province of Auckland, The other members of the Sub-Committee also Avished Sir George Grey a hearty well-

come.

The party then proceeded to the Mami kau Hotel, where the copy of an address to be presented at the public meeting' this evening was handed to Sir George Grey. A few minutes was spent in conversation while the carriages were being prepared. When these were in readiness, Sir George Grey and Mr Tole took their seats ill the first carriage, the Sub-Committee in the second, and other gentlemen in the third. Preparations had been made at various points along the road to welcome the party. At Newmarket, a festoon o< flags was to be stretched across the street, from the Public Hall, but the very heavy doAvwpour of rain prevented anything being donci The party reached town about twelve o'clock, when" Sir George Grey was driven to the Star Hotel, where lie was shortly afterwards, waited upon by Mr R. Wood, M.H.K., Mr Rees, M.H.R., Mr J. T. Doylan, Chairman of the Reception Committee, and a few other leading citizens.

Sir George Grey, in the course of conver sation, intimated his intention of giving at the meeting to-night a fufl and clear statement of the recent proceed ings in Parliament, and an exposition of the political situation, more particularly in its bearing upon this province. The arrangements ior this erening are as folloAVs :—

Sir George Grey and the sub-committee to be conveyed from the Star Hotel, Albert street, to the Theatre Royal in a carriage drawn by six horses, comprising the best turn out from Mr. Crowthcr's Avell-known

menage. The doors leading- to the dress-circle and body of the hall Avill be thrown open at 7 O'clock precisely. Members of the General Assembly and the Reception Committee will bo admitted to the stage by the gateway near the end of the building, m Victoria-street. Ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them will be admitted to the dress-circle. The Committee are endeavouring to mate such arrangements as will prevent the prf J sibility of confusion, and will enable thok present to be comfortably seated. Two policemen will be present, to prevent disturbance.

The address to Sir George Grey, will be submitted to the meeting for adoption, after which Sir George Grey will be introduced

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1876



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